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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23
Negro Confesses To
Being Ex-Convics

Vigilance OF Cameron county
officers was again rewarded Tues
day when a negro arrested at La
Feria recently confessed that he is
a convict. escaped from Arkansas
penitentiary at Little Rock.
The negro, who has been passing
under the name Of Lee Allen. said
that his real name Is Henry Clay
ton. and that J } escaped from the
penitentiaTy in 1925. he was SEN
fenced TO five years In 1923 when
convicted Of anslaughter.
Cayton Is the tenth escaped con-
vict captured IN Cameron county
in the past year. The arrest was
made by deputies r. L. Longoria
and E. NJ. YZnaga.
Arkansas officers have been noti-
fled, and r coming for Clayton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23

tiary officials praise him unquali-
fiedly.
As for the convicts, 10 10 agreed
that they actually love him.
When he announced O series Of
lectures. they were eager TO leave
their cells In q body 70 listen-not.
it seems. that convicts generally Ike
lectures, but IN this instance all felt
sure the doc would be interesting. OK
at all events. they proposed to pay
the compliment Of making him
think so.
II Is not SO often men In stir"
pay compliments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23

All buses operating in Salvador
arc American-made.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23
In~terdependence Of
Mexico-U. 8. Shown

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 23.-tP-El
Universal. commenting in settle
ment Of the Laredo situation. saws
the effect on business in both Mexi-
co and the United States produced
by closing Of the Mexican consul
2sS - the American city showed
plainly that the two nations are to
q great extent dependent OF one
another commercially.
The newspaper praised the atti-
tude CT the State Department at
Washington and said the American
governments note 10 the Mexican
foreign office constituted a "elear
reputation and public diSauthori-
zation" Of the past Irregularities"
in the Texas city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23
Free Chemicals

AUSTIN. Jan. 23.=P-The ad-
ministrative council or the Univer-
sity OF Texas has adopted N reso-
luton petitioning Texas congress-
men 70 use their influence to eiimi-
nate the tariff On al' apparatus.
chemicals and other materials used
for scientific purposes In American
universities and colleges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23
Has Queer Trade,
Hunts, Shoots Catfish
land 1t Pays Dividends

er and more certain method than
attempting to catch them with a
night line among the numerou,
stumps and concealed logs that are
found where "cats" abound.
Barnes can follow the devious
water trails among shaggy root
and cypress with the skill OF q
pilot taking a liner out Of New York
harbcr. He has also mastered the
difficult art Of shooting beneath the
water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23

The cost OF living in Germany
Is more than so per cent higher
than before the World war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23
TEXAS
Scores 1OO%
in Health Test

MATURE controls all the func-
~ tons Of our digestive organs
save one. We control that; and q
lot Of trouble it causes.
Children suffer when thsy don't
observe regular bowel habits. Breath
becomes fetid; tongue coated; eyes
dull. A host Of ailments; bilious
ness, feverishness, lack OF appetite
follow If we neglect this warning
that q child's bowels need help.
In such cases, California Fig Syr-
up never fails to help by the prompt
opening Of clogged intestines. The
first spoonful does that; and relieves
the common symptoms Of constipa-
ton. Successive doses help tone
and strengthen weak stomach and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23

bowels; improve appetite; encourage
digestion and assimilation. Inafew
days, a child Is well happy and
bright again
The way children improve when
California Fig Syrup In used, u the
best proof Of its merit. Here's an
example: Mrs. VIM. /. Pisper, l043
DrelG Avenue. San Antonio, says:
Elaine was bothered with consripa-
ton several years ago and | decided
to give her California Fig Syrup.
IL made such u difference IN her
that | have used il since then for
every little upset. II helps her
digestion; regulates her bowels:
keeps her strong and energetic. I
arm sure il is one thing that helped
her score 1908 physically, il q
recent health test here"
The pure vegetable product,
endorsed by doctors for 90 years,
alwsysbears theword California.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-23

Automobile dealers IN italy want
finance companies, similar TO those
in this country. established there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

the back, the hair line becomes
a different matter, and II it's I'M
tidy skaters the impression OF
smart grooming that - 60 inn
portant TO modern beauty. There
fore why should we countenance
an uneven hair line that not only
gives an impression OF shiftless-
ness but which destroys the
beauty Of the neck itself?
One reason, perhaps, why 50
many women neglect this part Of
their hair Is because II takes time
and money to run into the bar
Der shop or beauty salon every
few days for q trim. And, | ad-
NIT this Is reasonably good cause
for carelessness, but il is possible
for every woman to keep her hair
neat by doing il at home, herself.
Depilatories can be used most
successfully for eliminating un-
wanted hair from the back Of the
neck. just the same as they are
used successfully for removing
hair from any part Of the body.
The newer form Of depilatory.
the paste or cream type, is
especially reliable for this pur-
pose. Because of the consistency
OF these cream ~depilatories they
are unusually easy TO apply and
remove.
Adjust your mirror 50 that you
can see the back of your neck
perfectly. then smooth a layer Of
depilatory over the area that u
married by superfluous hairs. Let
IL remain on for the length Of
time specified in the directions.
At the end Of that time, rinse off
the cream. once again referring %
the directions. Dry the skin
gently. smooth q liberal amount Of
cold cream over the back Of the
neck. let il remain on for four or
five minutes. remove the excess
cream with a soft cloth or cleans
ing tissues.
Now isn't THAT simple
enough7 1t doesn't take more
than ten minutes az the most 70
complete the routine and you will
be rewarded by a hair line that
does your beauty and your
character justice.
Heautv isn't held by careless
mesa True beauty takes not 50
much time and effort as il does
the performing or definite func-
tons at specific times. Let's all
be as neat and tidy from the back
as we are from the front.
After all, the reason why we
want 70 be beautiful Is not 20 that
we can admire ourselves in the
mirror but because we want TO
make q pleasing impression Oh
others. And. half the world sees
US from behind firsti
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

devotion for a dog TO a goldfish. but
sometimes that's the solution. Birds
and fish or several varieties can be
kept In any home. no matter how
small. with pleasure 70 the owners
and no hardship 20 the animals.
They are cheerful to watch and very
easy 10 care for, requiring a mini
mum OF attention. And although no
one has ever celebrated the friendly
qualities OF goldfish. there ia some
thing to be said for their decorative
aspects. They give life and color TO
q room. mad there's just enough pos
sibility for response 10 feeding 70
give them some interest in the eyes
Of a small person.
Birds. OF course. are on q much
higher scale rs pets. Canaries. par
rots. iove-birds are q few that keep
happy though confined within four
walls. The cheerful tr.ll OF a canary
Il a Enthusiastically on dull wintry
days. Parrots and macaws arc IN
q-uestionably decorltive-and it's a
wonder that interior decorators have
not included them more frequently
in their color schemes They come
"a red ana blue. yellow and blue. and
even pure white - providing a fine
range 70 choose from Whether their
conversation Is q cheerful noise or
an asset OF any kind Is a matter OF
the particular bird and ones preju.
dlces.
Rising IN popularity for city Iat
pets are the tiny turtles n the
decorators are not using them, but
they have some sterling qualities In
the opinion OF mothers whose young
sters aren't happy without a live
toy Turtles are sinEularly callous.
true. but they also make FEW de-
mands. Clean water and pebbles in
a shallow bowl satisfy most OF their
needs-and q bit OF simple turtle
food every few days. "A turtle does
1nf grow Sn-rn-tthlv' his i -sn
exercise Is almost minus and he does
not seem 10 care where he lives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Sound Mind and Body the Best Heritage

ing incurable through neglect and
ignorance.
These statistics are interesting to
every layman because the burden Of
car OF these tncurable mental pa
tents will fan or the taxpayer. rs
well as on the family and State.
Here. again. we see the necessity for
preventive measures 10 protect the
public health and TO safeguard future
generations
Recent research brings much OF
the blame OF crime. insanity and
failure hack 10 the home. Mental
hygienists are stressing oae great
point. and that is In most cases OF
extreme nervousness In children. in
many cases OF delinquency. In ONE
ase OF insanity, as we'll as IN al
most all cases of conduct disorder.
the trail leads directly back TO the
home and parents. They agree that
the final responsibility for the men,
tai health OK the race lies in the
home.
Fortunate is the child whose par
ents appreciate the Importance or q
good start in life. and are able 10
give him a heritage OF sound physi-
cal and mental health.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Pre-views of Spring Mode
Feature Tweeds in Many
Weaves and a Variety of
Colors.

X row that tweeds have
IN obtained a foothold on
the ladder Of fashion,
they refuse to be displaced. OF
course. they never have really
been relegated TO the realm of
things forgotten, but they were
used mostly in sports apparel
and for the rigidly tailored
travelling suit. When the manu-
facturers decided to evolve new
er and better tweeds - tweeds
that were adaptable to frocks, as
well as coats and suits, they
hardly realized that the effect
Of their creation would be so far
reaching. But it did and it has
and it will For with the new
weaves has been born new styles
inspired by the material itself.
The first showings of the
Spring styles are marked for
the number of tweed costumes
shown. One-piece frocks, suits,
ensembles, everything
conceivable in the line of wo-
mems wear is fashioned Of
tweeds. And the influence has
extended TO accessories Is well,
for one now sees tweed shoes,
handbags and hats. The enter
prising woman uses the same
material for costume and Access
series. and the effect Is, TO say
the least, stunning.
Now that cores and flares
and intricate seamings are util-
lied to the fullest extent. the
tweeds r in their glory. For
instance - the suit illustrated
at left! Developed in tan and
brown tweed. straps of self fab
ric converge in the front of
the jacket and form a tie al the
waistline. The flared skirt Is on
a yoke and contrasting godets,
cut on the opposite line OF the
material, are set in at the side
front of the skirt. a tan flat
crepe blouse is worn with the
costume, and brown accessories
complement the whole.
Whispers Of the return of the
cape have been consistently grow
ing louder until we are at last
assured that il will be with us
again. The ensemble on the
right features a full-length cape
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

lucky m1ItnIul doJuIdtlOn
~ 10 Katie. our temperamental
little maid. who had brought
everybody 70 the kitchen with her
shrieks. drew aside the apron which
covered her head and pesred with
ludlcrous coyness at her audience.
But at the sight OF my nother-!n-law
standing almost directly In front OF
her she popped back again as II she
were a mouse that had just caught
sight Of . majestic and predatory
Tabby.
Il should think you would cover
your face" my mother-in-law said
sternly. Anything so absolutely
sdiotic as this performance I never
heard. II there had been a burglar
an the basement who was threaten
ing you with q revolver you couldn't
have made more noise. II I ever
hear az you yelling like this again
Ill-Ill-give you something 20 yell
for"
The oid-fashioned parental threat
coming so lamely at the end OF her
rirade was almost too much for
Dicky's rlsibles and mine. Patiently
she had realized. rs she always does.
with much irritation. that there real
~ IS no punishment she a visit
upon Katie. who Is In reality in. the
employ OF my father. Indeed. I knew
that she would have said nothing 10
the girl II my father had remained
in the kitchen instead OF hurrying
back TO his room as soon as he found
out the reason Tor katie's perform
anCe.
But my mirth was short-lived. for
my mother-in-law swung around fac
sng me when she bad finished with
Katie.
81 think there 10 an explanation
coming from you. Margaret" she
said. and there was little difference
between her ann OF addressing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

the shadows listened Just az we'll
when the clock strikes eleven oil the
figures will start TO move"
The shadows looked at the clock.
IL was iust five minutes TO eleven.
Five minutes later the clock
struck. II struck in "a curious man
ner. The shadows noticed that OF
either side OF the clock were TIVE
bells. Two little figures struck these
bells with heavy hammers eleven
times.
Then from behind the clock cams
the tinkling music OF other bells.
This was the signal. Instantly the
figures on the top row began %
march. II was a parade. After tbs
paEe-boys with the trumpets CANT
men with banners. then soldiers,
judges. dukes. lords and finally two
knights on horses with long lances.
One or the knights was struck by
the lance and toppled off the horse
just as the bells stopped.
"All overt shouted Knarf.
'Oh no. the second row goes now"
said III others. Sure enough the
bell-music began again. this time
playing q lively dance and the men
twirled round and round. never get.
ting orr their one foot, nor taking
their hand from their hip. Finally
that music stopped too. and 50 did
the dancers.
Now It's All overg" cried Rnarf.
And 80 certain "a he that he
sprang upon the tower shadows can
springD and sitting himself down on
one Of the bells. peered down at the
figures Just to see IL they were alive
OF not.
Come back!'' the others called n
alarm. 1T may not be over yet.
Something IL liable 70 happen.
"0h no. it's ali over. I'm sure
Of It."
Alas FOR Knarf. The very instant
these words left his mouth, down
came the hammer again. Bang. Right
down Oh him 1t came, making him
flatter than-hm.m, nothing can b
flatter than a shadow 60 he couldn't
have been any flatter. But he didn't
enjoy IT, Oh no. you may be sure
Of that
togyrigHt 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
A Lesson in FOrtitude
Winifred Blacks Topic Today

isn't complete yet, Il takes q lot
Of time. I am going TO build
my rock fireplace now and then
] will be happy.
I know nothing about laying
up q stone fireplace. but ] am
going to try Il, ] am nearly
Observation-Disclosures and pretty
good at all.
We have q wonderful view
Of the Monte Vista Valley. can
see thirty miles and more.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Irwin Chatfield.
Box 162, Tujunga, Cal
There now. how's that for
good sense and good courage,
and the right kind of a heart?
I'd rather have that woman
for a friend than a whole regi-
ment of nice pretty pussy cats
dressed in fur from head to
heels.
But the worst Of il is
haven't the address OF the little
girl ION the desert" maybe she
will see this story and write and
send it to you. I'd like to pass
it along to half a dozen people
who are interested In her, and
her bright. happy, intelligent,
courageous way Of living.
Don't you hope so too?
iste. Nswspsps Feature ssrviss. tna
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
The Stars Say
For Saturday, January l8.
By GENEVIEvE KEMBLE

IN lively and interesting condi-
tons are presaged BY the rul-
ting planetary configurations
holding sway on this day. This will
bear rule in the domestic. social and
affectional realm as well as in bust
ness affiliations. A general spirit OF
enterprise and initiative should dom.
lnate the affairs. although II IS urged
that some precaution should be used
ia the employment OF others lest 20
sitions develop hazardous angles.
Sign all papers cautiously.
Those whose birthday n is may
prepare for a lively and eventful year
IN both business and personal asso-
cations. AL affairs will be under
the high impetus OF enterprise and
constructive effort. although there
Is on peril attending employment
and as well there should be precau-
ton IN signing all writings and con-
tracts. "A child born on this day
should DO lively. enterprising and
progressive n business and should
also have many Graces and accom-
plishinents fitting him for popularity
and ucces I'm his personal life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
A

band who had given his
wife carto blanche 70 dec
crate their new apartment looked
puzzled at the sheets OF rough plans
she was showing him. Looks like
a cage 10 me-"
80 It IS" she smiled brightly.
For q macaw."
But we haven't got q macaw."
We're going TO have one In our
new apartment" she explained. MIR.
Collins has the most marvellous ideas
for a living-room color scheme-it's
going 10 be a combination living
room and sun-parlor with tropical
plants and. he says. a blue and yell
low macaw would DO the perfect
finishing touch"
II seemed rather childish 10 MIN.
said he, but all right. IL that was
what she wanted. But. when they
were finally Installed IN their charm
ing new home. IL was this same
skeptical husband who found most
enjoyment in the live decorative
item.
Pets and flowers give life 70 any
room-and II is too bad that there
are 30 few thai ear be kept 81 a
home. Certainly, a city apartment
places limitations N ones taste for
pets. It's cruelty 10 keep big doggy
dogs in q city Elat-not everyone has
the taste . the u-se for he toy
dogs. Nevertheless these objections
plus the Job OF caring for a dog
weigh little with tho small boy or
girl who has his or ner heart set
on something live to play with.
Bringing stray cats and dogs home
Is part OF a child's pleasant adven-
ture-and a mothers dread. How
can you Explain the impractical as
poets OF housing e dog in a city
apartment to an eager hopeful who
promises TREMENDOUSLY with a sus-
pIcion OF tears) TO feed and exercise
and wash his dumb protege regu-
larry?
1t may seem difficult 10 divert the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

to find out Just what is normal human behavior.
the proper treatment Of crime and insanity. and
the failure Of melting out cure and punishment,
but OF finding the causes Of mental IN health,
so that future generations may be protected. This
is important because there Is a constant increase
in the number of people suffering from mental
ills in this country today.
AT a recent meeting Of the New York Acad-
envy Of Medicine. Mr.. Clifford w. Beers, founder
Of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene
gave the following interesting statement:
He said that there are about 400, 600 patients
suffering from mental ills al the present time, as
compared with l67 600 twenty years ago. The
number is increasing at the rate Of about 10000
a year This is o very grave problem for public
consideration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Answers TO Health Queries

Peggy. Q.-Is - reducinE-!s
II harmless? ! would like TO lose
about eight pounds. I arm ~ years
OF age. I feet IL in. tall. What should
I weigh?
Al am not familiar with the
preparation therefore cannot advise
you along these lines. III you cut
down on sweets and starches and
indulge IN systematic exercise you
should lose weight. You should
weigh about 10 pounds.
Mrs. r. L. l. Q.-What do you
advise for falling hair7 Ny husband
recently had an operation and lis
hair has been coming out ever since.
A-JThe state OF the health plays
an important part In the condition
OF both hair and scalp. The general
rules for good health coupled with a
good. stimulating hair tonic should
bring about results.
Copyright 1889. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Helpful Hints

Glycerine IS excellent for softenlng
hard water. and II added 10 the water
an which flannels are being washed
will render them soft and fleecy. A
tablespoonful OF glycerine 70 a quart
OF water will be found sufficient.
Burnt saucepans should not be
filled with soda water. as this makes
them liable 10 burn again. Fill them
with salt and water and leave over
night: the burnt particles will come
of easily.
A block Of camphor placed in each
corner OF a damp o is far more
effective than a fire TO remove the
daynpness-
To clean a greasy stove rub Il over
with a cloth dipped In a little turpen'
Zine. while II is stiA hot. and after.
wards polish in the usual way.
To clean an aluminium saucepan.
an IL with water. then chop a fair
sized stick Of rhuharh. Put this In
ard boil for W. or three minutes.
When YOU have done r saucepan.
pour the mixture into another. and
80 on. until you have frightened al
vour aluminium wear.
To clean enamel s-aucepans, sprin-
tIe lightly IN each n small portion OF
rh.arida Of lime. Fill with water and
lei stand over night Rinse well be
lore ussnS.
Tarthenware vessels and ~casseroles
rf1 iaet much longer 81 before using
taem when they are new. the outsides
ar rubbed with a raw onion. The
onion Juice prevents the vessel from
sweating" which ia not infreGuenuy
n cause % cracking when toe vessel
% heatsa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

Every time you see a girl in one Of those
new long dresses and q gorgeous coat with a
collar that comes up around her ears, and you
Just know she has three or four diamond rings
under her gloves-would you like to snatch all
her rich clothes and sparkling jewels away
from her. and be fright in the game" for
once?
Well, I don't know as I blame you so very
much-but here is a woman who feels diff
f~erently about il.
She loves life and she loves fun, and she's
having life. and she's having fun and you just
sit right down this minute and read her letter
and then tell me and your dearest friend what
you'd give for a brain and a heart and q
disposition like that.
Tujunga, Cal,
Dec. End, 1929.