Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-05
IN OUR
VALLEY
By CHARLES HALL

tween Independent merchants ano
chain stores with the right hand
while at the same time it holds out
the left for SIS. please.
Reference 10 1t is here made 10
say that as far as the engineer OF
this column can determine II does
nc. represent the sentiment OF
Brownsville independent merchants.
1t probably does not represent the
spirit Of independents. So far as
we can discover IL Goes not repres-
ont the business spirit OF the Valley
independent merchant.
Many have said they do not want
n business scrap on such a basis,
IN one independent store Of Browns
vile a representative of the move
was summarily dismissed after re-
presenting his proposition. the pro-
prietor Of that store told a repres-
sentative Of the Herald.
THERE is borne on the circular a
contradiction of the thing for
which IL is said 10 stand. 1t de-
ciares war" OH the chain stores
and presents a circular printed III
San Antonio. The Brownsville Her
az is not in the job printing bus
ipksS. but there are others in
Brownsville and the Valley. who
are. If those behind the move wish
no become the self starting crusa-
i'ders for Valley independent mer-
chants.
The Brownsville Herald today re-
fused TO print an advertisement OF
lis circular. Payment in advance
was offered. This advertisement was
refused for publication because the
agent who presented it said he could
not tell the names Of the hackers Of
the move.
The Brownsville Herald is not in
o fight for. n against chain stores.
Ii believes in business standing on
their own merits with the public.
But the circular carries inflammable
prejudicial matter and its distrihu-
tor refused to come out in the open.
And on top of that a number OF in
dependent merchants said 1t does
not represent their views.
The circular tends TO bring dis
cord to the Valley. now beginning TO
cement itself into a slogan OF all
Tor one and one for all. Local mer-
chants prefer to carry on their bus
mess battles with superior mer-
chandise and service at attractive
prices. The Herald does not wish TO
spread discord for a few blind dol
lars. II stands for something bigger
and better.
vIIISH 10 acknowledge a letter from
a Brownsville subscriber which
objects to a certain definition
which has twice appeared in the
cross word puzzle.
The letter Is signed subscriber.
Now what We want all u cash and
carry customers 10 do Is 10 sign their
names TO their letters. We like con-
structive criticism and would like
to be able to answer the writers.
The objection set forth Is that In
looking for a word meaning a female
sheep said word has twice turned
out to be ram He says Webster
declares ram TO mean the male OF
the specie. Was O customer ever
more right in this day when the
customer is always right!
There Is one bright spot in be-
tween the lines in the letter. II seems
the crossword puzzle makers maybe
have quit having us remember that
word for half a printers measure.
II always embarrassed us so when
We couldn't think Of ii. and us all
smeared all oyer with printers ink.
NVIDENTLY Harrington is going 10
get a survey for her arroyo pro-
Iect. and progress on the Brazos
Island project will not be impeded.
That is a happy solution. The VAL
Icy is going to have ports at Point
Isabel and Brownsville. and If the
HaIlingen idea is feasible and meets
with the approval OF taxpayers. who
will vote the bonds. the government
stands ready TO aid them, too.
Today Mexico inaugurates a new
president Els cabinet will be
made up mostly Of those who for
the past decade have directed the
destiny Of the sister Republic.
Mexico now has before her a road
building, both rail and concrete. and
a general development program
which in the next five years will
probably bring the outside world to
know more about her than ever be-
fore. II We are any Judge she stands
on the threshold OF an era OF pros
perity before experienced.
Americans are overlooking the
capital city TO witness the ceremon-
les. testimony OF the growing friend
~ feeling. Which reminds us that
Il VAS on the day OF Hoover's in
sueuration that the last revolution
II Mexico burst into flames. The re-
suit is that the republic seems TO
have emerged from the welding fire
more intent than yer TO establish
q government of states knit in a sin
gle purpose Of a progressive govern
ment. Progress in Mexico will bring
benefits to the Valley never doubt
that.
Chira orr Money Mess