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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

The vagabond sings MS song the
long summer day through. The
white dust Of many a winding road
has known his footsteps and he has
passed strange waysides. His lips
nave known the redness OF wild
fruit and the GOODNESS Of struggling
brooks. He may travel many miles
or he may drift only to adjoining
woods. For the vagabond Is eternal
and universal.
Summer makes vagabonds OF US
all. The white, stern days Of winter
call forth the energetic possibilities
within US, but we mellow in the
summer. The road that passes the
doorway and is only a roadway in
the bleak cold. beckons and allures
us around its bend in the summer
time-just TO see what's there. And
since there are hundreds Of such
roads. it's plain as day that one
does not have to 60 many miles
from home 70 travel. to explore, to
rest. TO hunt. to fish, to play golf.
to swim. or enjoy any one Of the
dozens Of vacation attractions that
we can find in "our own back yard"
at home in the Valley.
Vacations Short
Most of our vacations are short.
The individuals are rare who can
afford to spend days travelling to a
distant point before they begin to
enjoy the delights Of their vacation.
The length and breadth of this
Valley hold, from foaming surf to
border picturesqueness, enough ma
tive attractions TO afford a vacation
Of delight and pleasure, If one will
only begin and end properly.
AS for what to do in the Valley
who to ask but Beth Garrett al
Mercedes, publisher Of the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Tourist. She tells
you where to go, how to 60, and
what TO do after you get there.
Shes the vacation guide for all
these suggestions which she has
both seen and done, and her cam
era furnishes many an interesting
snapshot Of Valley scenes.
Suppose a busy Valleyite only has
a week for his vacation. 1t he'll
pack his car with provisions and
HE himself up the highway through
San Benito. Harlingen, La Feria and
Mercedes. he'll be we'll on the way
toward an interesting and delight
full journey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

settlements around these ranch
headquarters. There was constant
danger OF Indian raids and bandits
plundered the country at various
intervals. Weddings for which the
tr~ousseaus and priest would be
brought from Monterrey, and later
Camargo. and Matamoros; and
formal Lalls attended r. guests
from these same cities. occasionally
relieved the sterness Of life.
In the Civil War this road again
became important 10 Brownsville
from Roma. For IL was down the
river on steam boats or either side
IN OK carts that most Y the cot
ton sold by the Confederacy 10
England was smuggled into Mata-
moros and thence TO English boats.
In the bandit trouble OF 1916. and
the Great War the Military Road
took on international significance.
The Posts at Fort. Brown and Fort
Ringgold were enlarged. and small
Posts established along the Old
road.
Here's another trip-up the old
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

favorite fishing grounds Of the
people Of the Valley. You can spend
several profitable days OF pleasure
and enjoyment at Guerrero, fish
ing. sightseeing. exploring the hills
and arroyos, where sulphur, iron,
salt and coal abound.
AS one travels over this old
Canine Real he might occupy the
time in picturing life along ii as
IL was lived during the first hun
dred years or It's making:
From bits cleaned here and there
the imaginative person can piece
together the history of life as lived
along the Canine Real during its
first hundred years Of making. A
few fines homes were built; the
ruins OF these may be seen along
the way today. Grand ladies and
gentlemen from northern Mexico.
people Of education and culture. ac-
customed to luxury, came TO brave
the hardships of pioneer life in the
Rio Grande Valley. Their nearest
neighbor might be the d~isinheritea
son Of a Virginia planter. or a
Remittance Man from England.
Groups OF poems and Indians m lie
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

way Is first designated In early
Spanish grants. can only be pieced
together from fragments Of old alb
stracts. wills and private cores
pondence. AS grants were made and
ranch headquarters established
along both sides Of the river. a part
OF the natural duty OF each new
owner was TO build a road connect
ing his place with others on each
side. These roads were scarcely
more than a trail. cut "a many
instances through the de-sest
growth. and suitable only for travel
by mule and OK carts. following al
ways the line OF the high-water
mark. AS 1t came to be a definite
highway it was called Canine Real
which literally translated means
ROYAL Road.
All of these facts touch upon the
interesting and romantic history OF
border points which the Valley va
cationists may explore, without going
far or staying long.
Historic Mier
There's historic Mier. seven miles
down in Mexico from Roma, famous
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

az almost any time to see several
hundred soldiers in full regalia.
Their dress, stature, and deport-
ment tell a story all their own.
The customs house, new library.
curio shops. old market and vari-
Gus cabarets lend their share or col
orfulnesS and interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

military road, the Oldest highway
in the Valley and one of the state.
First travelled nearly two hundred
years ago 1t has been an important
highway under five different gov
ernments. and has played a part
In three great wars. Countless revo-
lutions. bandit and Indian raids
have added tragedy to its history.
For those with a dash OF adven-
ture about their nature. a trip up
this old road offers glorious oppor-
tunities. Starting at Fort Brown.
in Brownsville. II leads up the Rio
Grande TO Fort Ring gold, a distance
OF a little more than a hundred
miles. and from there another hun
dred miles to Laredo.
The old Military road today winds
through Mexican villages built while
the United States was still a Brit
ish colony. by churches nearly a
hundred years old; ruins OF what
were once the fine ranch homes o.
wealthy sons and daughters Of
Spain.
Paved and Graded
Most OF the road between Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

Paved and Graded
Most OF the road between Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20

vile and Relampago has recently
been paved; there are several other
small portions Of paving between
there and Rio Grande City. but
where 1t isn't paved much OF 1t Is
graded, and though undeniably
rough In many places Is a deligh :
full road to travel in dry weather.
However strangers had better be-
ware after a rain.
AS one nears Rio Grande City the
appearance OF the country changes
completely The roe@i leads over a
range OF low hills. Jungles OF cacti.
a riot Of yellow. orange and red
blossoms contribute their exotic
loneliness; and all OF this beauty
is enhanced by the mauve and
purple haze OF the hills IN the
distance and the mountains Of Mex
leo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-20
A Trip For n Week

At Mercedes veer to the south, a
flve-mile drive, and you arrive at
Thayer. Cross here TO Rio Rico for
a little recreation and dancing, and
good food. Back, then, on TO Meal
len. Veer again to the south to old
Hidalgo, four miles, and across TO
Reynosa, Mexico, and again enjoy
dancing and good food, and wonder
fully managed cafes. Or firing Of
these, visit the ~century-old church
on the plaza, the ancient buildings,
the old cemetery and other spots
made famous in the history Of
Texas and Mexico. At Reynosa are
the ruins wrought by Zachary Tay-
lor's army in its victorious march
to Monterrey.
Back again across the bridge at
Hidalgo, through McAllen to Mis-
sion One has, by this time, made
much Of a whole day. But II not
tired, go or up the highway to Rio
Grande City. IS miles from Mission,
spend the night there and next
morning get UP early. visit Fort
Ringgold. founded 1548, where
Grant, Lee, Davis. Sheridan, SOL
diered. Or visit the Grotto OF Our
Lady Of Lourdes on the hill, over
looking Rio Grande City. and then
back 70 the highway again, and on
to Roma. IL miles away, passing
through quaint Mexican villages
more than a century old. nesting
IN the purple haze at the feet of the
eternal hills. En- route to Roma
turn TO the right at the sign Of the
Petrifsed Forest. drive four miles
through the virgin Wilderness TO
the Aills Of petrified trees. Then
back TO the open road aoain, and
on TO Roma. founded 1854. quaint
est village on the border. See Roma
and then across the bridge to San
Pedro. eat here, and then on to the
ancient city OF Mier, founded March
5. 1749, scene of one Of the most
heroic battles In Texas war OF ide-
pendence. Spend half a day at Mier.
and then, If the urge Is still
upon you. you may 60 on down TO
Ceralvo. sixty miles from Mier, and
then YOU r in the most wonderful
section Of north Mexico. and in one
Of the most beautiful cities in'the
AtRGL4AN. 0OOQ LONC4 dCCOIIltlQ06~
tons are 10 be found here for small
parties not exceeding fifty people.
Ceralvo was founded In 1926 and
buildings erected in that year by
the S%paniards are still standing.
Spend the night at Ceralvo, drive
out to the mountains and enjoy a
full day and then back to Roma.
cross here and go on up the high
way TO zapata. ancient capitol city
Of the Carrizo Indians Cnow ex-
tinctl. Cross here and drive TO the
sulphur springs a mile from the
bridge head. and then to Guerrero.
Mexico. at one time the proudest
city Of the border. Founded In 1854
on the banks Of the Salado river, a
beautiful stream full OF gaspergou
and channel cat fish. It's water
walls. two miles from the bridge
head ali ZaData. are awe-inspiring
and wonderful, and worth your full
time to visit. These falls are the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

Recent events give further proof that a man may be wet and respectable.-( Boston Transcrpt)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
Predatory Animal Control.
Anchorage Times.)

One of the important questions that will receive the consideration of the members of the 1881 Territorial Legislature will be a proposal to in- crease bounties wolves and coyotes and dis pense with the services of professional hunters. The 1927 Legislature appropriated the of S15,- GOO to enable the Governor to employ a trained hunter to investigate conditions and two years later the sum of $30,000 appropriated to tnue the work of professional hunting Since 1929 there has been a growing sentiment against pro- fessional hunting, the grounds that it has not been productive of results, and in favor of increas trappers to devote more of their time to riddng the advanced that $3OOOO distributed among the Ter ritorys bona fide trappers in bounties will do to combat the predatory animal menace than the expenditure of twice that amount in the employ ment of professional hunters, and The Times is inclined to believe the argument is well founded It is something to think about, at any rate, and it is encouraging to know that numerous of the can didates whose will appear the November ballot already giving very serious thought to the question. The platform of R. c. Rothenburg, Speaker of the House of the 1929 Legislature and candidate for reelection contains this statement on the predatory animal situation: Large sums of money have been expended in hiring so-called professional wolf hunters who have attempted much and accomplished nothing. Against my protest the bounty wolves has been decreased by the Ter ritorial Legislature The only pratcal method of exterminating the wolf and coyote is by continually increasing the bounty them This has been proved not only in Alaska but also in many sections of the United States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
CANDIDATES ARE FOR FULL TERRl-
 TORIAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

Full Territorial form of government is the corner stone of the platform adopted by the Democratic candidates for the Territorial Legislature. Like George B. Grigsby, Democratic nominee Tor Dele gate to Congress, the Democratic nominees Tor the Legislature believe that the thing most needed ln Alaska is government by the people of Alaska They believe the people of the Territory ought to control the affairs of the Territory and its resources, in cluding the fisheries and game.
 Until Alaska gets a full Territorial form ol government with counties other units that VIII bring governmental authority close to the people we shall have alien bureaucratic government-gov- ernment by Federal and Territorial bureaus and agents with authority to make legislative regula- tions that are the equivalent of laws.
 So long as Alaska's 590O00 square miles are in a single governmental unit, Territorial bureau or agent is as much or very nearly so, an alien bureau or agent is the case with Federal bureau or agent Conditions different in the different sections of the Territory and the -appor- tioned Legislature is in session only sixty days every other year. Between sessions the government must be carried on by bureaus and agents who are responsible only to central authority The only way for the people to be represented in their gov- ernment is through local governments similar to those which now govern the municipalities
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
MORE POWER TO MRS. BOOLE.

Mrs Ella Boole says if both the Democrats and Republicans nominate wet candidates for President or adopt wet platforms the drys will organize a party and have their own ticket in the field in 1892 She seems to believe they will do that She believes the Republican nominee will be former Ambassador Morrow if he should be elected Senator from New Jersey, and that probably the Demo- cratic nominee will be Gov. Roosevelt.
 That is the way that it ought to be- The manner in which the Anti-Saloon League and w. c. T. U support dry candidates in whichever party they might be found is evidence that they regard Pro- hibition as the only issue that amounts to any thing They do not which party wins or loses if its candidates dry. They will support low tariff Democrat a high tariff Republican with out question if the one supported is dry. Then why not have a dry party. It would be a lot squarer than chiseng into the old parties.
 More power to Mrs Boole advocate of a dry or Prohibition political party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
THE INVESTMENTS ARE PROBABLY
 SAFE

South American uprsings are causing not little uneasiness among those thousands of Americans who have invested millions on millions in Govern ment bonds of the various countries down there. The majority of the investors are not rich by any means. They men and women for the most part who could i'll afford to lose money. They bought the South American bonds because they offered opportunity to get better returns than the interest rates paid by savings banks.
 The chances are, however, that the investments are safe It is not often that repudiaton follows
 revolution Sometimes interest payments are passed but in the end they are usually paid with compound interest There is no to believe that American investors in Argentina and Brazil will not be fully protected by the governments of those countries. And there is every reason to think that the United States will be vgilant in the premises
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
COPPER BUYING AND ITS EFFECT.

The Boston News Bureau says most of the re- cent heavy buying of copper which stayed the downward trend of the price of the metal, has been for the purpose of reducing the cost level of copper stocks on hand. Consumers had large stocks that cost eleven cents to fifteen cents pound. When copper dropped to ten cents they bought more for the purpose of reducing the average
 The consumers did this when they believed that the copper price had reached bottom They reason ed that mines would close curtai their outputs rather than to further cutthe price.
 The Boston News Bureau believes the consumers reasoned correctly when they figured that copper prices had struck bottom, but it does not agree that the heavy buying will in itself be sufficient to cause a rise in the price of the metal It believes the coper producers must further curtail the out put if they want prices to increase notwithstanding the purchases. It would be different if the con- sumers were buying metal for immediate use in manufacturing to fill orders. But when they are buying to cover usage that is not yet in sight they are simply causing a transfer of surplus own
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
Young ProspectOrs?
Seward Gateway.)

Youth always dreams that there will come day when he will make stake. The one who accom- plishes that end begins by making his sacrifices early in life. year two dedicated to search ing the hills of Alaska, the creeks and valleys will bring results far quicker than small competitive business in field already overcrowded.
 There are large of low-grade placers awaiting prospecting to determine and dis tribution of values These placers worth more than the paystreaks of the Klondike. The Geo. logical Survey estimates that approximately $300,- 100000 more awaits extraction from proven ground in Alaska
 And yet there are regions 50 miles square known to contain commercial placer and only half dozen men, and they aged pioneers are dig ging holes to determine Warranting the en- trance of the dredge and other machinery.
 Only the youth of the land with tithe of the courage of the pioneers, is needed to again put Alaska in the spotlight of a gold strike. The gold is here but it is at least 20 years since strike of any magnitude has been made. That's too long time to elapse in such country this.
 One of the things Alaska needs is less young city "sckers' and lads innoculated with the germ of prospector's grit and independence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
Business the CiviliZer.
(Nation's Business for October


 It is tribute to his resourceful versatility that Dwight w. Morrow's opinions business and di- plomacy should be attended with equal interest. That he should measure the effectiveness of the service in terms of the other is altogether nat ural. At a luncheon given to a group of Rotar- ians he said:
 AS somewhat inconspicuous member of rather conspicuous business house and since then amateur diplomat, have found that the business of international understanding is being carried on by busi- it cannot be carried on by any other
 
 The conclusion gets down to the broader signi- ficance of business as cvilizing influence in human society The very exchange of goods for goods, and goods for services presupposes a basis of intelligent accord and good will.
 As MT. Morrow phrased it. When men first began to exchange, to trade bargain, instead of using force to capture what they wanted, the first great challenge to barbarsm has been made
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

Following the news that Chinese bandits had killed English missionaries comes information that an American missionary has been captured by them. Why would it not be wise to withdraw the missionaries from the bandit infested regions until peace is restored in that country?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21
Danger Ahead!
(New York Times.) )

The movement for repeal is gathering such mo- mentum as to raise the danger that the American people will not stop at the Eighteenth Amendment, but will go to repeal the other seventeen amend ments, the Constitution itself the Declaration of Independence, the landing of the Pilgrims and the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on October 12 1892
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

That Mssourian who offered $500 to the man who would kill the abductor of his daughter or 5000 to the who would capture him and bring him in so the father might do the killing himself apparently angry parent. At least he would improve upon the lawful procedure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

The Federals and Rebels in Brazil seem to have arranged a fairly equal division of time insofar as victories and defeats concerned. One day the Federas win and the next day belongs to the Rebels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

Now they are installing golf courses on ocear liners. Is the good old poker game becoming oboslete?- Detroit Free Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

The New York drys promptly said "tut-tut" to Futile, the Republican nominee for Governor (Atlanta Constitution
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

Those Chinese Reds playing with fire when they continue to shoot at American and British Naval vessels. It may be a fortunate thing for them that they are not very apt marksmen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

Can you remember away back when it con- sidered good politics to stradde the wet and dry issue?- (New York SunO
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-10-21

ership. The surplus continues to exist though much of it is in the hands of manufacturers in- stead of the producers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-08
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-08

possible md tn Linz VII b buried dsep e1ough nj
. interfere Nth culsisafion Of fhe fields & crosses
and Issued sssz2soo7 l. va-i0us kn6s Of improve
Ee1ts bonds Il TIE fiscal year ended A1E II. 1881.
@ nearly <ooooyooo more than II the preceding yea.
Il S vel for Texans 70 keep Their eyes On Texas
Developers and Texas development ever aware nde.
TIE skies o. the Lone star state The builders are II
evidence and they are making the grade. This for
the pezslnis-- This for a. concerned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-08

Texas natural les PIPE Ire p-c5-- GU @ TIE Par
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within q year Texas EzS Er . serving distant cIrse<
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rs1 West
Texas marketed eooonoo pounds Of fresh c. pre-
served fizs n 1873 and the fg crop Is an important
soz-ce CT revenue In several sections II South Texas
Its value Is expected materially TO Be increased CT
adoption O. rhe freeing process which permits dis
tanr marketing o. the easily bruised fruit
contracts for q Thousand miles 1z-inch Gas
pipe f1s have been e. starting from Moore county.
Texas Oklahoma. and Kansas natural Gas 20 Chica-o
and other cities along its route OF the hundred
million dollars estimated cost q large part vii 30 fo-
labo- With local workers being erployed rhe-eTe-