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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Rx RICHARD NIAssoCk

NEW YORK R)-From an emf
nence Of books. rising above the
mists Of patriotic fervor and a
tional lealousies, America saw in
1929 the bloody European battle
fields Of IL years ago.
In fiction the year was largely
one Of war stories. based on the
only too real experiences Of their
authors. And out OF these were
elevated the major successes of the
publishers twelve-month, "All Quiet
on the Western Front and "A
Farewell 10 Arms"
The phenomenal reception &C
corded the simply effective account
OF a German foot slogger's fate IN
Erich Maria Remarque's novel may
have been partly responsible for
the big parade Of books that wound
I'D with Ernest HemingWay's equal
" unadorned yet impressive story
Of an American ambulance driver
in Italy and his love for q nurse.
Youth, however, had TO share its
h-lors with the masters. OF the
latter. James Branch Cabell, Ellen
Glasgow. Joseph Hergesheimer,
Theodore Dresser and Mrs. Edith
Wharton are but a few who exer-
cised their perennial talents.
Nor was there any apparent
sl~ackening Of the mystery solving
pastime TO which a monument vas
lifted in the Omnibus OF Crime"
Europe. too. as usual sent ver n
large proportion OF its output and
also as usual a European, Thomas
Mann, was decorated with the
Nobel prize in literature.
Dut observers Of a nations read
Ing tastes look upon the mounting
list OF non-fiction titles as the most
significant marker of a peoples in
tellectual growth. And here phi
losophy and science have risen to
a place secondary only to biography,
Of which there never has been a
more voluminous exploitation.
While a large group was reading
about Henry VIII. Calvin Coolidge,
Queen elizabeth. Alfred Z. Smith.
Benjamin Franklin and Mark
Hanna, others were initiated into
the mysteries Of mind and matter
by such as Able Dimmet, John
Dewey, Walter Lippman and Sir
James Jeans. the author OF The
Universe Around Us"
All OF this reading has resulted
in the publication Of more than
$500 titles in one year with the
peak not yet in sight. And much
Of this perusal Of the printed page
Is, no doubt, a result Of the book
cub stimulus. without mention OF
which no summary of 1929 would
be quite complete.
For the book selection contro-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
our

There can be no further doubt
about the star who has become de-
finitely tie most romantic person
atty upon the screen-for Joseph
Schildkraut in "the Mississippi
Gambler" the Universal produc-
ton which ol-ns at the Queen
theatre today. unequivocai.y cs-
tablishes his right TO the title.
In a picture the very essence Of
which Is romance and romantic
drama. Schildkraut carries a glamor
both Of personality and OF portray
al which marks that particular
type OF part as pre-eminently be-
longing TO himself alone. AS the
Mississippi p.-';et ga-.bler OF a few
decades ago, he is at the same time
the villain and the hero, and equal
ly beloved as both.
II would seem at first difficult
for an actor to achieve the sym
pathy OF the audience in a part
which makes him trim" the hero
ines father in a poker game; yet
Schildkraut does exactly that. He
carries his audience completely
with him no matter what he does
and. since the story Is replete with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Mrs. Pauline Morrow
Buried in San Eenito
Cr-r-laf % The Terafdl

SAN BFNITO Jan 17-Mrs. Paul
fne Morrow. who died in Deming,
New Mexico. was buried here Thurs
dav afternoon ct 500 2. N. after
funeral services held at TIE home OF
her mother. Mr5 y. A. Mabry. FORM
erlv Mrs. Elsie Carlton.
Mrs. Morrow was operated on ten
DAYS ago. and although apparently
recovering. suffered q relapse ana
died two DAYS ago.
"A sister. Daisy Carlton. was with
her in Dcmilg at the time Of her
death.
She was well known In san Benito,
having lived here for q long time
after the Carlton family had moved
10 town from the Brown Tract.
where they first resided when COM
ing 10 the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

versy, with the club on one side
and a publisher on the other, was
a lively development Of last
springs tempest over Joan LowelTs
Cradle Of TIM Deep"
Subsequent Incidents. like the
triumph oil Miss Radcliffe Halls
Wei OF Loneliness over the CEN
sors; the award OF the Pulitzer
prize to Miss Julia Peterkin for her
negro character study. Scarlet
Sister Mary after another book
had been seriously considered. or
the curious gossip and confession
novels, we're unable TO -pprOach
il as a literary sensation.
But altogethe- they helped make
1929 a year Of entertainment and
amusement for a hterate America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
COWBOY BAND
TO VISIT VALLEY
Famed Simmons Musicians
In Harlingen
Feb. 10
Especial TO The HERALD

HARLINCEN, Jan. 17.-Accord-
ing to arrangements completed
Thursday, the famous original Cow
boy Band viii visit the Valley in
February, appearing at Harrington
under the auspices Of the Valley
d-Winter Fair Association. The
definite date has not been set, but
in al probability the band viii play
at the auditorium Feb. 10.
The Cowboy Band is comprised
Of students OF Simmons University,
but Is a separate organization IN its
own right, being incorporated IN
. der the Jaws Of Texas. The band
consists Of almost 100 pieces, only
so or 60 coming to the Valley, and
these being the musicians who have
been with the organization from
two to four years.
II IS regarded as the outstanding
amateur band in the country. and
frs renuted to have appeared IN
more concerts and programs through
out the nation than any except the
larger professional bands. I'm adj
dition 10 the music. a number OF
enter ming acts viii be presented
It is aid that Madison Square
Gardsl and several vaudeville cir
cults have offered the band inticlng
contracts.
"A European tour y contemplate
ed for the coming summer months.
10 be conducted under the auspices
W the United States steamship
lines
For two wears the Cowboy Band
has Been We official organization
for the West Texas Chamber Of
Commerce. They also comprised
The official hand or the Texas dele
ration at tho inauguration of Presi-
dent Hoover. the first inauguration
VI Governor Dan MOODY. az the
rneeting az the Confederate Veter-
ans. and " The official band OF the
Abilene Chamber ~ Commerce,
the Southwestern Cattle Raisers as
ISOLATION. and cl Simmons Unlyer-
Sitv.
Definite announcements pertain
ing To the date ar their Valley ap-
nearance win hc disclosed later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Spears Heads West

MINNEAPOLIS. A..nn.. Jan. rs
-P-With the University Of Min
nesota making last minute efforts
TO keep him as head football coach.
Dr.. Clarence w. Spears started to-
day for the west wi the offer
Of an S1l 500 annual salary as
coach at the University Of Oregon
awaiting him. He was lected zach
al Oregon at a meeting Of the In
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
2-DAY COUGHS
END OVERNIGHT

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
STOP THAT ITCHING

Apply Blue Star Ointment to relieve
Skin Irritations. Itching Skin or the Itch
OF EeEemie conditions. letter. Ringworm,
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
RIYOLr-sAN HENTTo

Hilarious approval follows the
slap-stick couT Of The Aviator. .
the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone all
talking picture, which began Its
3 days engagement at the Rivoli
Theatre, San Benito. last night.
Edward Everett Horton heads the
all star cast which includes Patsy
Ruth Miller, Johnny Arthur, Lee
Moran, Edward Martindel. Arm
and Kaliz, Kewpie Morgan. Phillips
Smalley and William Norton Bal
ley. The picture Is based on the
successful stage hit OF James Mont
gomery. The screen sdaptation Is
by Robert Lord and Arthur Caesar.
Roy Del Ruth direc' I.
The Aviator" concerns itself
with the fate OF a staid author. who
suddenly finds himself hailed as
the author OF a book on wartime
flying experiences - courted By
ladies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
p MOW1E \
HSlDEllGHTS
CAPITOL


The ten hit songs featured in
The Love Parade" can be said to
come "out of the night" Victor
Schertzinser. who wrote the ten
songs Or The Love 'arade" does
his composing in his home high
above Hollywood-at night.
II is his method to work on his
music It night. laboring through
the dark hours and sometimes past
dawn. All his musical compositions
have their inception while he Is al
his desk, workir : only with pen and
paper. Later he develops his melo-
dies on his violin, fills in the har-
monies at his piano and works out
his orchestratic:S at the pipe organ.
It was just such a procedure that
was followed c-mposing OF such
numbers from The 10 : Parade"
as Dream Lover" my Love
Parade" "Nobody's I lg IL Now"
and seven other popular hits.
Maurice Chevalier, jeanette Mac
Donald. Lupina Lane and Lillian
Roth hee C stellar .ast OF prin-
cipals in The Love Parade" the
feature attraction at the Capitol
theatre. Sunday. opening with a
midnight matinee Saturday.
The Love Parade Is the story or
the affaires d'amour Of a queen Of
a mythical kingdom, played By
jeanette 'facDonald. who falls IN
love and marries a prince. Maurice
Chevalier. Their comical marital
life. the troubles of a pril.ce con-
sort and general life in the palace
form the background for this rollick-
ing musical romance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Condition Of Wreck
Victim Unchanged

HARLINGEN. Jan. 16.-Mrs. M.
Fl. Hewitt. Of Olmito. injured in an
automobile wreck meas San Benito a
few days ago, will be confined 70
the Valley Baptist hospital several
days yet. hospital attaches state.
She did not rest 50 we'll Wednes-
day night. but her condition is still
not considered serious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Merchant TO Gotham

Especial n The Heraldl
SAN BENTTO, Jan. lid
Downs. prominent San Bcnito mer-
chant. left for New York Wednes-
CAV "a business connected with his
store. He win do his buying in
New York and will return around
the first ~ February.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17
Neff to Be Speaker
Especial to The Herald.)


SAN BENITO, Jan. 17.-Pat NJ.
Neff. former governor Of Texas
will be the special guest and speaker
at the third annual stag dinner
birthday party Of the Valley Boy
Scout Council. at San Benito. jan
uary 81, according TO an announce
ment by w. w. HouSewright. San
Benito banker, in charge OF ar
rangements.
A brief report on 1929 activities
will be made by o. 4. Van Berg OF
Mercedes. president Of the council
and the election of officers for 1896
Will complete the business portion
Of the meeting. The balance Of the
time will be given over to a unique
and interesting entertainment pro-
gram in celebration Of the Coun-
ellis third birthday.
The meeting will be attended BY
$50 Of the leading citizens of the
Valley and will be addressed by
Pat NJ. Neff and j. p. Fitch, re-
gional Scout executive.
Cooperative buying societies IN
Germany have a total membership
OF approximately 10000, 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

War provided the background for
"All Quiet on the Western Front"
by Erich Maria Remarque (left)
and "A Farewell 10 Arms" by
Ernest Hemingway (center), high
spots in 1929 fiction. The sea cast
up The Cradle of the Deep" by
Joan Lowell fright.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

Cooperative buying societies IN
Germany have a total membership
OF approximately 10000, 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-17

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New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
SCHObER SPEAKS 0N. TARIFF RATES
Says American Rate Will Not
 Affect Relations

Paris, April 29.-P-Chancellor Schober of Austria, who is in Paris as a guest of the French govern ment, said today that the American tariff would have little effect upon Austro- American commercial rela- tions, which constantly are increas- ing and expanding
 He said. however, Ion the other hand the tariff walls of Austria's inn mediate neighbors are delaying the economic redressment of Central Europe"
 Mentioning briefly the plan Of Aristide Briand, French foreign min- ister, for a United States of Europe" he said that one of the pre- liminary steps to which Austria would agree, would be formation of Central Europe into an economic union on the lines of the old Aus trian empire, but without any politi- cal aspects.
 He said that now that the Hague conference had swept away the last of the reparations uncertainties, Austria probably would seek a new loan of $100,000,O0O in which Amer ican bankers would be given an op- portunity to participate.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
ESSAIING THE MCORMICK
 VICTORY

It is well worth while for the con- mittce headed by Samuel Colcord ot New Yor! to emphasize in its letter to Vice President Curtis that after an investigation it is reasonable to believe that the victory of Ruth Hanna McCormick in the recent Illinois primaries was not based upon her opposition to tho World Court CT any other such eXtrancous topic.
 The victory of Mrs. McCormlck was based entirely upon the vote oi women who wanted to see a woman become d senator and, moro import ant, upan the cooperation of the Thompson-Crowc all-poWcrful po- litical machine in Chicago and Illinois.
 It requires no Einstcinan intellect to realize how advantageous to a candidate the support of such pow erful machine can be. Mayor Thomp- son of Chicago, with his hcnchmen in every precinct. did well for the lady; and MT. CrqNc, with his henchmcn in every county of the state, was equally as competent.
 It is pity indeed that such d talented lady had to gain her nomination by reliance upon d ma chine headed by the man who sev- eral years ago boastcd that he woulC throw King George out Of Chicago
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
Observations On He Weather

Washington, April 29.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy; rising temperature except on the southeast coast; variable winds be- coming moderate southeast and south.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and WedAes- day; slowly rising temperature Wednesday: moderate east shifting 10 south winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer.
 Conditions: High pressure covers the country cast of the Mississippi river. A trough of low pressure covers the Rocky Mountain districts and the Great Basin.
 Rains were reported from Texas northward. to Canada. Temperature changes have been unimportant.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness with slowly rising tenn
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
PUTTING ON CONCERTS
 NO GOLD MINE

The graduating class of the senior business with high hopes. The obj ct was to obtain profit with which pictures could be purchased to beautify the institution. It was a laudable ambition.
 Others have had similar ambitions, and the result too frequently has been about the same, particularly when the overhead, due to the en- gazing of expensive attractions has been heavy.
 The graduating class went into the concert business with a heavy haadi- cap by ensagfg talent that cost S1,500. It was a magnificent concert but to make it pay would have re- quired the sale of at least 1,0o9 aver priced tickets.
 To sell that total of tickets, or sufficiently more of them 10 fill the auditorium, would have required considerable sales efforts. The music loving public in this city-that part of it which will pay up to s1.50 for conccrt-is strictly limited. E.X- pericnce has shown that the major events in the city are patronized by virtually the same public. This pub lie may be larger than is evidenced at the first rate affairs, but if so its lack of patronage must be due to inability or unwillingncss to pay more than moving picture prices for musical entertainment.
 This city once enjoyed course Of artist concerts which were given over period of years. Only few Of these concerts yielded modest profit, and they were given up after it Was definitely shown that the local musi- 1 cal public was not numerous enough to warrant their continuance. The Civic Music Association follow ed with q season, combined with the Choral society and though there was q fine audience at the closing con cert. too much of it was paper. The last trial this year will come Wednesday, when the Mems Choral Club has its closing concert at the auditorium. The first concert of this organization was an artistic and financial success.
 While the highly artistic affairs have a hard row to hoe. the more popular affairs have comparatively easy sledding. The Trade School show in the auditorium Friday night packed the place, hundreds had to stand up, and several hundred were turned away. The Tabs, putting on q series of events, were successful in all Of thsm St Joseph's church q eek or 70 ;;Go put on an @f'air at which the net profit for one per
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
ELSIE BARTLETT GIVEN
 DIVORCE FROM ACTOR
Claims SclIldkraut Moody, Abusive, Violent in Temper and Liked
 to Humiliate Her.

Los Angeles, April 29 R>-Elsie
 Bartlett, stage actress and wife of Joseph Schildkraut, film actor, has filed suit for divorce charging cruelty. The complaint, filed yester- day, said a property settlement had been agreed on whereby Mrs. Schild- kraut will receive $2oO to s25O weekly out of the actors $500 . week salary.
 Schildkraut. the complaint stated, verbally abused his wife before guests, refused to take her out in public except to theaters and broke social engagements she accepted for the couple. Sullenness, fits of temper during which he broke furniture and constant criticism of his wife's housekeeping, dress, and nearly all of her activities were charged against the actor.
 The couple married April 7. 1922, and separated last January 12.
 Under the property settlement it was understood Mrs. Sshildkraut will receive s65.000 in life insurance, so00 weekly until July 1 and $250 weekly from then until March l, 1882.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
FEWER TROLLEY LINES AND MORE. BUSES

The trolley business in the small cities seems to go from bad to worse. When times are flush a large pro- portion of the populace feels so pros porous that it rides around in auto mobiles. When times tighten up. and some of the automobiles find their way to the used car marts. more people than ever before prefer to walk.
 The trolley business in the smaller cities has become business showing profit only in two months of the year. This year, it is common knowledge, the Connecticut company has shown less income than for years past.
 Hence 1t is not surprising that word has gone out that two more car lines are duo 10 bc scrapPcd, un- less at the last moment of1iclala ot
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
25 Years Ago Today

The street committee objects to the trolley company laying double tracks without permission wherever it sees fit.
 The fire board will meet for or Sanization Friday evening", It is ex- pected that the new chief and as- sistant will be named at that time.
 In all probability the final decis- ion between contract work and day labor will be given at a city meet ing.
 The cold of last night resulted in ar ice q halt inch thick that was disastrous to fruit buds. The wea- ther has seriously delayed the plant ing of the farmers.
 The second division, A. o. .i., met last evening and received le appli- cations for membership.
 The 18th an. ual reunion Of the Connecticut association Of Women Workers will be held in New Brit
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
CURING AN EYESORE. WITH \ NEW BRIDGE

Work of dismantling the, present Black Rock bridge and the construc ton of a modern span at the West Main street crossing over the New Haven railroad begins with general satisfaction throughout the city at this evidence of progress. The old bridge not only has been an eyesore for many years, but it's width has been considerably less than the re- mainder of this main artery of traf- fic. it's strength was below what mod danger has lurked in the approaches Several times automobiles have been precipitated down the embank- ments, the last instance occurring only last week. The sidewalks along the approaches, maintained by the city, have been the worst in the city.
 When Mir. Paonessa as Mayor took. the time on one occasion to make a personal inspection of the bridge he was so disgusted that from that mo- ment on there was no doubt new bridge would be constructed. AS luck would have it, the New Haven rail- road shared the mayors disgust with the bridge, it's managers drcadinS a serious accident that would involve trains and possible loss Of life. Ii was not difficult, therefore, to reach an agreement about a new bridge.
 The construction of the new span. which will require more than d month, adds 10 the city's traffic problems meanwhile. The large amount of traffic passing over this route will be detourcd via Burritt and Myrtle streets on the one side, and via Corbin avenue on the other. At the same time, Myrtle street will be made into a boulevard, which will be an advantage to the through traffic forced to use the thorough fare.
 The old Black Rock bridge, in its general makeup, dates from a time when not much attention was given to beautifying bridges; to the day when our streams were covered with ugly covered wooden structures or peculiar wrought iron affairs that today, in this age of concrete, are al most unknown. It is self-cvidcnt that the time for a new bridge at Black Rock arrived years ago. The city, by dint of happy arrangement with the railroad, obtains a hand dsome new structure at a low cost.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29

formance was more than s1,000. The Methodists put on a show at which the profit was in conformity with expectations. The Maennerchor puts on its annual May festival Friday night and there has never been cause for alarm over the finances. The Musical club has just ended the most successful season in it's career-by giving free concerts that were at tended by 1900 people packed four times into a ballroom holding only a few hundred. Other organizations that have put on successful affairs are nearly too numerous to men, tion; but it is always found that when success is written on the books the overhead was low and the appeal popular. The Lions show, though possessing high overhead, was long on popular appeal and therefore successful.
 It is easy to conclude that the circle of music lovers in the city is not large enough to justify high class concerts at regulation prices. But that is not entirely true. The percentage of music, lovers per capita here is quite as large as in
 most large cities, but the difficulty is there is not large enough popu- for an appeal. Carnegie Hall in New York is packed an astonish- ing number of times during a season,
 but there are 6,000,000 people to draw from-if not 10,000,000, if the | Weschester suburbs and northern New Jersey arc included. In Boston | the Boston symphony plays to l crowded auditoriums, but an au- thority in Boston has calculated
 that only one per cent of the popu- l lation in The Hub goes to concerts. ! New Britain we feel certain, could | also register one per cent of its population as concert goers, the
 trouble being that one per cent of | S0,000 is much less than one per cent | of several million.