davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

green lettuce. red pimento and vari-
colored relish has been quite too
much for the 'colorists" OF the
Village. who threaten to adopt the
tinted sandwich as their national
dish.
The three blushing inventors Of
the vogue, being addicted TO pun
ming. insist that they misunderstood
the word diet for dye it"-and
hence ~. Anyway. there 1t is.
Which reminds me that. IL you've
never heard 1t before, the good Earl
Of Sandwich, who invented this NOR
sci in the first place, was SO addicted
TO Stumbling that he wouldn't leave
the gaming tables. When his SER
wants came 10 him. he said -. "Oh.
just bring me a slice Of meat IN a
piece of bread"
And now half the drug stores
couldn't survive without them.
And speaking OF ~eating-as who
doesn't now and them have IL
from some of the observing walters
who serve large numbers OF women
shoppers in the swanky Madison
Avenue belt. that they just can't
understand what's coming over the
women folk"
1t seems that the noontime and
the teatime ciearet habit has turned
the dear ladies into the sloppiest OF
diners.
When a group OF three or four
leave a table. "it's Just a mess Of
black and gray from the ashes they
have smiled. And they never try Ia
clean them up or put them In ash
trays.
Male diners eve were half 50
untidy. even in the old days when
they had beer and harder liquor
with their food.
An old-time waiter all but wep.
upon my shoulder the other dav.
why monsieur" he BEGAN. sits
terrible. They begin to light ci9ar-
cts as snon-as they sit down Thew
smoke all through the luncheon and
generally for some time afterward.
"A man would not dare make such
a mess. I've asked a lot If mer
about II and thew said thew thorgh'
that me were heater because they
were house broken by their wives
but that their wives probably be-
| came careless when thev found thai
someone else had TO do the work. A
man will generally he content with
a clear or one ciparet. Women often
srnoSe all the way th-ou0h their
-rr~'. Ivhtirg up another one al
each course"
GURERT SWAN
Copyright 1850, NEA Service, Inc)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

READ THIS FIRST
Elanda Lee, 20, auburn haired and
pretty. after four years singing over
an Atlanta radio station, goes 70
New York with WWBC, a rldio
hook-up. She meets Suwanee Col
lier. ukulele player. and, scorning
jazz, is not so keen about the hand
some star. Gregory Du Pont ii.
son Of the owner Of WWBC, takes
her out. Carmel Provost. a society
girl, is jealous OF Elanda, because
she wants both her job and Greg.
Elanda lives with her friend Dixie
Durkin. former chorus girl, and her
husband and baby.
Carmel, at the studio 10 hear her
sing her first solo, realizes she will
have to pretend friendship. She
invites her TO a beach party. She
also invites Zinnie Confrey, Greg'S
old fiancee. But her plans TO show
Elanda up fail. The crowd likes her.
Dixie IS worried about Elanda being
so high hat. She buys some new
clothes. and declares her emancipa-
ton. Bang buys theater tickets and
insists the girls doll up and go.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
Chapter IL
"Oh, no Bang, you 60" Elanda
protested.
But Bang shook his head:
Nope. ! don't look swell enough.
You two girls doll up like a million
dollars and go. I'd feel like infidel-
ity II I went out with my wife look
ing like that. I'd imagine I was
with another woman
Suddenly Elanda felt sorry for
poor, good ola Bangl He was small
and thin and certainly not roman
tic-to her. No wonder he didn't
want 10 90 out with Dixie In all her
fine feathers.
You're a darling she told him
when Dixie skipped into the bed
room. Whatever do you suppose
has got into Dixie ell Of a sudden?"
oh" he shrugged indifferentiy,
II suppose she Is Just fed up. She'll
get over il. Let her blow OF steam
If she wants to. She's too young
to be tied down as she is. I don't ap-
prove Of it, either. You take her
out and show her a good time once
in awhile. tn do her good"
Elanda looked incredulous.
Bang, aren't you ever the least
bit jealous Of DiXie?"
Il should say not! Why should l
be? She married me and she Is the
mother OF my baby. I trust her
implicitly. Dixie is full Of the devil.
But she's got sense"
Il just kissed your husband on the
cheek" she told Dixie when she
went into her bedroom. Il think
he Is the nearest thing to an angel
in masculine form I've ever
seen"
yes. the old stick-in-the-mud.'
Dixie said i%rrevelently. Kiss him
all you like. Maybe it'll wake him
up"
Why. Dixie Durkin." Elanda sat
down on the edge Of the bed in
surprise. whats going on IN this
house?"
Nothing - yet Dixie answered
enigmatically.
They ate a hasty meal which
Bang prepared-Dixie having an
nounced that if he wanted anything
TO eat he'd have to get ii himself.
He got 1t with the utmost good ma
ture and called them from their
dressing.
Even prima donnas have 10 eat.
I fried some chops and cut up and
fried those potatoes you had left
over, Dixie. Slip on the rug and
come in and have a bite with me-
When Dixie and Elanda LETT the
house they were a pair to make any
one turn around and take a second
look. Dixie was in her lip stick red.
a new close fitting Partisan black
hat high off her forehead and wear
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
The Once Over
CUSTOMS CLERKS AS BOOK CENsORS
Copyright. 1890. by The Associated Newspapers
Rx Il I PHILLIPS

csenate passes tariff class allowing customs office
or seditious."-News Item)
Scene-A customs office. Felix and Gus, two
clerks, are lying on the floor looking over books.
Felix inspecting a British seed catalogue): This
flower book puzzles me. Here's a passage about Ill
les. IL says. Lilies are a rich heritage. Down through
the ages better lilies have come as man has gradually
wrested from nature the secrets Of her hidden treas
ures." What's that mean?
Gus: 1 dunno, but I'd impound it on general prin-
ciples. / don't like that reference to natures We
crets.
such stuff but we've got to think Of the women and
children. Here's one by an Italian. It's called Beau
ty Spots Of Florence"
Gus: I wouldn't pass any book with a name like
that. Those Italians get pretty personal when they
write about women.
Felix: Here's another. It's called Elizabeth and
Essex"
Gus: That's probably about the automobile bust
ness. You can let that through all right. Did you
see this? It's a novel by Manuel Kcmroff, called
"Coronet."
Felix: I used to play a coronet once.
Gus: guess it's just for musicians. Here's one
called THE Affair at Jutland." I'll impound that
without h~esitating.
Felix: Sure. The minute you hear that word "af-
fair you know it's a sex story.
Gus: What did you do about that Powys book.
Kindness In A Corner?"
Felix: Impounded 10 on the title. 1t sounded too
much like one Of them necking stories.
Gus: Here's a book called "The Life OF an Ego
ist' by a German guy. What's an egoist?
Felix: An egoist is a woman who leads a double
life. It's the same as a paramour.
Gus: Here's another, Problems of Neurosis. !"
What's neurosis?
Felix: You don't pronounce it right. It's Necrosis.
Necrosis means a collection Of off-color stories that
have come down from the time of Nero.
Gus: Ill take it home and read 1t and then i'm
pound it.
Felix: Here's one that puzzles me. It's called
"Mata Hari, Courtesan and Spy" I wonder what
It's about.
Gus: Mata Hari Is what a Japaneses commits when
he kills himself. It's the same as suicide in Ameri-
can.
Felix: But what's a courtesan?
Gus: A ~courtesan Is something you make when you
bow on entering a room.
Felix: The book ought to be all right I guess.
Gus: Why take chances? Impound anything you
don't understand and let the courts decide 1t. They
get more money than we Go.
Felix: Well whatcher say if we call it a day? We've
done our duty and kept a lot Of obscene literature
from reaching people who can't understand it.
Gus: Okay.
Curtain
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ing red earrings to match. Her shoes
were the same shade-and her hose
gunmetal and very sheer.
She contrasted perfectly with
Elanda. who was as demure as she
was deviliSh, In her lavender lace
and big lavender hat. Bang called
a cab for them and kissed Dixie
goodbye.
Remember" he cautioned her.
with his sheepish grin. you are the
mother or my che-ild."
All eyes were upon them as they
walked through the theater lobby.
Dixie showed that she was quite
aware OF the handsome man in
evening clothes who bowed slight
ly to her at the box office. Elanda
was shocked.
"Dixiel Don't smile at that man
you don't even know who he is
He looks good TO me-" Dixie
shrugged freshly. He looks like
ready cash-and plenty Of 1t. Doesn't
hep"
well. you don't need to make
yourself conspicuous Elanda an
swered shortly. He might be a
racketeer.'
Probably is" Dixie grinned
Wouldn't that be thrilling? Sup
pose he follows us home and finds
out where I live?"
The idea did not appeal to Elanda.
She thought Dixie had taken leave
of her senses. Between the acts
Dixie looked around mercilessly-
and her dark. flashing eyes were
alive with mischief and fire. Elanda
felt she might be teasing her because
she disapproved Of flirting and pre-
tended not 70 notice.
When the show was ended Dixie
said brightly:
Where TO, now. prima donna?'
Home, of course
Homer" Dixie raised her brows.
Not while I'm consciousl Not half
enough people have seen how swell
I look. We're going 10 a restaurant
and eat"
ooh. Dixie" Elanda almost walled
at her then. have you gone plumb
crazy? We can't 60 to a restaurant
without a man-dressed up like this.
That would be terrible"
Dixie replied calmly:
"All right. If you don't want to
90, you can go home But I'm going
to have something to eat. ! haven't
been in a Times Square restaurant
for years"
"Oh. I can't let you go alone. Of
course" Elanda looked 50 distressed
that Dixie laughed. But I won't
approve Of H."
Honestly. Elanda," Dixie took her
arm, you kill mel You'd think you
had been brought up in a court Of
England. You act like royalty
Well, / do want to be a lady.
Elanda stiffened. Il don't want
strange men oogling me and speak
ing to me"
"Oh, they won't speak to you."
Dixie assured her. They'll speak
10 me, I'm the one that looks as
though I'm out on the make. No one
will notice you. You look like my
little country cousin"
They started into q well known
restaurant and Elanda heard the
band.
"Oh. Dixiei There's dancing.
Surely, we can't GO in thereI"
"Oh. it's all right. Not formal.
Lots Of girls 90 III to hear the mu-
sic"
I'm not going" Elanda said
firmly
But Dixie walked right IN and
Elanda had 10 follow her.
The head waiter seated them roy
ally at a table for four. The two
somes were all taken. Elanda's
cheeks were pink with embarrass-
ment. Dixie was flushed with ex-
element.
; At a table near them sat two men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

Ct. Louis broker. and John Hill.
OF Peoria. III. were the visitors.
The men arrived here Saturday
morning, and left Sunday after
noon.
They stated before departing thai
the spring crops were apparently
In an excellent condition.
Mr.. Garfit.. while here. solicited
new members for the association
he represents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
Control of Water Power by
Congress

For the first time in legislation submitted to con-
sress the Couzens measure proposing that regulation
similar to that now administered by the interstate
commerce commission over railways be extended TO
companies producing, transmitting or distributing
power in interstate commerce. There are mighty is
sues bobbing up for the edification Of the law makers
and those who are responsible for the law makers
In nation and state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

Four important northern fruit
and vegetables iobbers were in
Brownsville over the weekend. in
specting local crops and renewing
friendly relations with Brownsville
slippers and growers.
John Baldwin. st. Louis, presi-
dent Of the Western Fruit Jobbers
association, VIM. Garfitt, secretary
Of the same concern with head
quarters In Chicago. Louis Cicardl,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
RIXnLI--SAN RENITO

Tonight Is the last time Radio
Pictures smashing musical comedy
Hit the Deck" will be seen and
heard at the Rivoli Theater. San
Benito. This lavish all talking tech
nicolor film has enjoyed a record
run Of three days.
Adapted from the stage hi b.
Vincent Youmans, IL boasts a cast
OF fourteen well known players
with hundreds in support. Polly
Walker and Jack Oakie enact the
leading roles. Miss Walker. known
as the Cinderella Of Broadway. i
a former Follies star: Oakie Is
Hollywood's newest big time COM
edian. His part in Hit the Deck
seems TO have been written for him
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25
MANNEQuINS ARE SPIES

~Paris.-Mannequins for a famous
modiste r reported TO have re-
ceived an aggregate or $4,000 last
year from the U. S. Government for
tipping off" smugglers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

THE heads OF the dogs killed as suspects we're sent
to the Division Of Animal Husbandry for examina-
ton. Two proved to be positive. but recovered with
no apparent Ill effects."-New Concord Herald.
Getting them back on the right bodies was the diff
ficult thing, no doubt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

BUSINESS is BUSINESS. AS Fl SAYING GOES
"For Sale: sanitoriums; we have a number. fully
equipped with patients) New York. New Jersey and
Connecticut. Give approximate size wanted in num-
Der of patients and location. The American Hebrew.
". Y. Hebrew Magazine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

John d. Rockefeller in far away Florida expressed
great delight when notified that his exhibits had won
prizes at the New York Flower Show. We'll. II he IS
sincerely appreciative he will give his gardener a new
dime.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

Well IT'S happened A heavyweight pugilist has
endorsed a nut chocolate bar!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-25

SOLUTION OF A MAJOR PROBLEM
In choosing a name for that planet
Why fuss?
Let's settle the question by calling
It Gus"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-02

UNIQUE GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY-One of the strangest golden wedding celebra- tions ever held in Utah took place recently when Mir. and Mrs. John c. M. Barnes, above, of Kaysville, invited only those who attended the original cere- mony to attend the celebration in Salt Lake City. Besides the "bride and bridegroom" nine couples attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03
REFUSE QUARTERS
TRANSFER OPPOSED
Manor Park Citizens Protest
Proposed Temporary
Location.

Removal of the Refuse Department
Of the District from the District Build
ing to the temporary quarters over
stable at the corner of Thirteenth and
D streets southeast, as proposed by the
city's Commissioners, was scored in res
olution passed by the Manor Park Citi-
gems Association last night, which de-
clared the proposed site as being both
'insanitary and inaccessible" The as
ISOLATION members declared they be-
lieved there is plenty of room for the
Office at the Municipal Center site.
In another resolution the association
requested the superintendent OF police
and the director of traffic to make
survey of the crowded conditions at
Thomas Circle and urged steps to rem
edy what it branded as terrible con-
dition" at this point
The Board of Education was thanked,
in a third resolution, for including in
its budget an estimate for gymnasium
and assembly hall for the Whittier
School and also for an item for the
acquisition of a site for a high school
located north of Brightwood.
A letter was ordered written to the
District Commissioners containing a
list of streets and highways in this
OlSIIlCj Which, dlt OeCldlCQ III IlccO Vi
Improvement in the 1882 program.
The coming committee of the asso-
citation was instructed to protest the
coming of commercial lots Nos. IL to Is
on Nor h Dakota avenue between Sec
ond and Third streets at the meeting
on Wednesday next of the Capital
zoning Commission.
The suggestion of Mai. D. A. Davi-
son. executive officer of the District
Zoning Commission, for limited COM
mercial use of residential property was
opposed by the Manor Park Association
The association went on record as
Endorsing the estimate of Col u s.
Grant, Sd, for $45, 900 for the improve
ment of the Takoma-Manor Park Rec
reation Center.
The Park and Planning Commission
Is to be requested to undertake the i'm
provement CT Fort Slocum Park at the
earliest possible opportunity
John D. Smoot, president, presided
at the meeting whica was held at the
Whittier School. The association will
not meet again until the second Mon
day in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03
PAUL ALTHOUSE WINS
DECREE OF DIVORCE
Former Metropolitan Opera Tenor's
Suit Is Uncontested Before
Master at Reading.
BY. the Associated Press.

BY. the Associated Press
READING. June 3.--Paul S. Althouse,
former Metropolitan Opera tenor, and
native of this city, was granted divorce
yesterday from Elizabeth Brenn Alt
house, New York actress, formerly Of
st. Paul, MINI.
The decree was uncontested before the
master, Emerson B. Rasbridge, who re-
ported to the court that the couple were
married June 90, 1914. in St. Paul. and
that they have two children, Rita Mary,
II. and Pauline, 10.
The masters report said the couple
lived together happily until 1922, when
the tenor returned from a concert trip
through Australia.
Rasbridge said he found his wife ere
fused to continue to live with him and
became interested in other men," For
four years, he said, she "graciously per-
mitted him to occupy their apartment,
and this Althouse did, perhaps not quite
SO graciously."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03

of Vera Cruz, according to advices to
the capital.
All bar rooms throughout the city
have been closed and such high taxes
have been imposed on grocery stores
selling bottled liquor that 1t il reported
to be possible now to buy only beer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03

The busy bee now has a new occupa-
ton. It has proven its use as detective
to nose out liquor mash; so hive of the
insects has been added to the police de-
partment of Wichita, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03

booth, and special antenna system will allow stimuli
taneous of all three. Every essential thing is
being provided to make this station complete in
ITSELF to operate 24-hour-a-day service. To sup
plemen the work of the various monitoring stations
six test now in operation. These auto
mobiles provide the means of measuring the field
strength of broadcasters and determining their serv
ice range The complete testing units, too,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03
VERA CRUZ NOW DRY

MEXICO CITY, June 3 (P).-The
state government of Vera Cruz has sue
ceeded in virtually drying up the port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-03

sion rules and take steps to correct the offenders.
Last year, 22,45O measurements were made of 1854
of Americas 614 broadcasting stations They are
now building a master monitoring station near the
center of the country in Nebraska. 1t uses SO acres
OF land and the apparatus is capable OF measuring
with accuracy of one part in 100000. Three types
of receivers will be installed, each in shielded
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
LIONS REQUEST
LIFE SAVERS
Photos by Holn's.
Landin, Raul Guerra,

Bathers at Boca Chica beach
must be protected. it was decided
at the regular Tuesday meeting Of
the Lions club here today.
A committee. composed Of Al
ONO Foster. chairman, Ralph A.
Dunkelburg. and Hershell Burgess,
was appointed 10 work out safety
measures which they Will present
70 the club at the next meeting.
Either life savers will be stationed
along the beach. OF ropes will be
strung TO aid swimmers.
Letters will be written the Rotary
club. the Kiwanis club, and the
local chamber Of commerce, asking
for cooperation.
During the meeting routine bus
mess matters were discussed. and
no entertainment program was Of
fered.
Lionel Cara. VINO recently re-
turned from Austin where he at
tended the Lions state convention
there. reported on his trip.
When complete plans for the
Boca Chica project are completed
they will be presented to the city
commissioners at their next meet
ing, according to Bascom Cox.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
CRASH VICTIMS
REST EASIER
IN HOSPITAL
Olmito Party Hit
On Los Fresnos
Sunday

HARLINGEN, May 20-Mrs. Hugh
wilbanks, her daughter, Elizabeth.
and Furman Willis Of Olmito are
reported resting easily in Valley
Baptist hospital following injuries
received In an automobile wreck on
the Los Fresnos road Sunday after
noon.
Mrs .Wilbanks suffered a broken
arm and severe scalp wounds; her
daughter has q broken finger and
painful bruises. and Mr.. Willis has
three broken ribs. Mr.. Wllbanks
was uninjured in the wreck.
According to reports. the party
was driving on the Los Fresnos road
to a point on the arroyo. and Their
automobile was hit by another car
attempting to come into the high
way from a side road. The Wilbanks
car turned over three times and
was badly damaged.
The driver Of the other automo-
bile, said to be a Los Fresnos woman
was uninjured.
Mr.. Wilbanks is manager OF the
Eagle Pass lumber company at o.
mito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
Chi Police Capture
. ribbon Slayer

CHICAGO. May 20-(F-Police,
quite Unexpectedly. stumbled last
night upon the man they believe
to be the ribbon slayer" OF Mrs.
Mildred Helsing.
william H. Putscher. 19, confessed
the crime. He was under arrest for
burglary and vas questioned by
Deputy Police Commissioner Siege.
During the questioning Siege ac-
cused him of the Helsing murder.
To Stege's surprise. Putscher be-
gan making a detailed statement
Of how he had slain the ~l6-year-old
bride April | in her Oak Park home.
Mrs. Helsing. the youth said. re-
turned home as nc was burglarz-
ing the place. To silence her, he
snatched a hair ribbon from a
dresser drawer and drew IL about
her neck. Then he fed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
Capone Is Arrested
Again at Miami

MIAMI, Fla, May 20.-tPl-Ar-
resting "Scarface AL" Capone for
the third time in ten days. Miami
authorities altered their previous
tactics to permit the release Of the
Chicago racketeer on 500 bond. but
directed him TO appear In city court
today to answer a vagrancy charge.
The police took Capone into GUS
tody last while he was en- route 70
a boxing bout. Twice before he
had been detained for ~"investiga-
ton" once being held IN jail over
night In the campaign to cut short
his stay here. Each time he gained
his freedom by habeas corpus pro-
ceedings, but authorities announced
their determination to pursue the
so-called Chicago plan Of arresting
reputed gangsters every time a po-
liceman ees them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
Nationalist Halt
Work For Funeral

BOMBAY. May 20-tP-A partial
hartal. or stoppagt OF work. was
observed here TODAY in protest at
arrest Of nationalist volunteers who
raided the salt depots at Wadala
and DharsauG.
More than $4,000 people parti-
cipated in a funeral procession for
a national volunteer killed yester-
day while Gaming from a fast
moving electric train.
Dispatches from Horachi said
that a British police superintendent
and eight Indian constables had
been injured by a bomb explosion In
the Bazaars at Multan. Punjab.
Forty arrests were made.
The police were dispensing a mob
when the bomb was thrown in their
midst and exploded. The crowd had
gathered while the goods Of a shop
keeper ere being seized for non
payment Of the IDEAL water tax.