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Smyrna times., 1930-08-13
SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO AS
REVAMPED FROM OUR FILES
ITEMS ABOUT SMYRNA FROM
SMYRNA TIMES. AUG. IL, 1880
Notes of Marriages, Deaths, Real
Estate Deals and Matters of In
terest of Half Century Ago

tine Smyrna Times has started
10 look back over its files and tell
what happened around the correspond
ing date of this issue. half century
ago. We hope to make this a regular
weekly feature. If it does nothing else,
it will call to mind people and events
of that day that should be interesting
to the present generation. We hone
our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
erly sought and read-Editor)
Boot and Shoe Factory-We are
glad to learn that the Boot and
Shoe Factory in the johnson
Building is about to resume opera
tions. A gentleman from Philadel-
phia (Mr. William w. Crocker).
who has been spending few
weeks of leisure in our midst, per
ceiving the marked advantages of
Smyrna as manufacturing CEN
ter, has arranged with Mr.. w. It.
johnson, one of our young bust
ness men, to manufacture with
view to the wholesale and iobbing
trade. We wish these gentlemen
good speed in the renewal of their
enterprise, and the success which
well directed effort in so valuable
a business merits.
Then and Now-The business in
terests of Smyrna of twenty-five
years ago and the past few years
are frequently brought in contrast,
very often to the detriment of the
latter. Our leading manufacturing
interests then were carriage build
ing and leather making. Of late
years the capital has been divert
ed in other directions, and without
stopping to enumerate, we nave
the calculation of one of our citi-
zens, noted for good judgment and
accuracy, that our manufactured
products now amount to 100000
per year, while at the former per-
iod it figured up only $4,000. This
does not look much like a retro
grade movement.
Some of our fruit curing estab-
lishments in consequence of the
rush of fruit caused by the rapid
ripening have found themselves
deficient in labor. The canning
establishment of John H. Hoffeck-
er and the drying house of Messrs.
Barker and Gilman at Clayton
have both been reinforced by help
from down the road. These es-
tablishments use from 400 to 500
baskets daily. There is complaint /
this year with the operatives of
the factories that the flesh adheres
to the seed of the peach to a much
greater degree than usual.
Smyrna times., 1930-08-13
A Riddle

A Riddle
Why is an Easter egg like a
joke? They both get cracked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
GET WASTE OUT
OF YOUR system
Danish Constipation at the
Start with Kellogg's
ALL-BRAN

Look out when you wake up tired
and stay tired. Beware Of head
aches, unpleasant breath. These ara
usually the first symptoms Of con.
stipaticn.
The trouble is that your intes.
final system is clogged. You have
eaten too many bulkless foods. Bu
you can clean your system safely
II you start at once to eat Kellogg'g
ALLBRAN.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is a cereal
that you can eat naturally. It sweep.
the ~intestines clean of poisonous
wastes. Far better than habit,
forming pills and drugs.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Is guaran,
teed. Just eat two tablespoonful
daily-recurring cases with every
meal. You'll like its crispness and
flavor. Your system will benefit BY
its rich store of iron and healthful
elements as well IS by its roughage.
Ready-to-eat with milk or cream.
Delicious with fruits and honey
added. Use it in cooking. Recipes
are on the package for mullins and
griddle cakes. Sold by all grocers.
Served by hotels. restaurants and
~dining-cars. Made by Kellogg in
Battle Greek.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Missouri Pacific
Man Is Promoted

Promotion Of A. M. Harris, until
recently commercial agent for the
Missouri Pacific lines in the Rio
Grande Valley. to division passenger
and freight agent with headquarters
at Eldorado, Ark, effective July /.
was announced today by A. p
Waldron, executive general agent.
Mr.. Harris has been located IN the
Valley since November, 1925. and
his promotion comes as result Of
his untiring efforts to serve the Rio
Grande Valley.
: Succeeding Nh. Harris as COM
me-cial agent is G. #. Strong, who
was assistant chief clerk in the
freight traffic department with
headquarters at Houston. Mr..
Strong is not unfamiliar with the
Valley as he was chief clerk to the
executive general agent and travel
ing freight agent Tor several years
before going to Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
GANG DEATHS
LIST NO AZ
Body Of Italian Found On
River Bank Dead From
Bullet Wounds

CHICAGO. July 1-tP-The body
Of a man who died Of bullet
wounds, was found on the bank Of
the Des PLANES river today near
Riverside. He was apparently an
Italian. and police believe ne was
a gangster, making number a. on
the growing casualty list OF the
years gang wars.
The man had been dead about
ten hours. His body was clad III
dark trousers and white shirt. He
wore grey cap and tennis shoes.
Because Of the tennis shoes and
cap the Riverside police suggested
the victim might be RED" Bolton.
notorious west side saloon keeper
and gangster. who wears such garb
in the summer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
international &C.
Talks World Crisis

PARIS, July 1.-P9-The next
congress Of the international
Chamber Of Commerce was defin-
itely fixed today for May 4 to 8, at
Washington, ID. c., by the council
Of the chamber. It was announced
that this action was taken after
adoption Of resolutions at a Friday
meeting regarding solution OF the
present world crisis.
The council urged that all gov
ernments take all possible measures
to encourage international exchange
Of products. and urged the Bank of
international Settlements and Bank
OF Issue 10 do everything possible
to avoid excessive accumulations Of
gold and to facilitate cheap money
and free movement Of capital. The
world crisis was attributed TO over
production and reduced consump-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
PORT FETE TO
Be ELABORATE
Plans Perfected for Three
Day Celebration AT
Point Isabel

Everything Is In readiness for the
big valley-wide deep water port
celebration to be held at Port Isa-
bel on July 4th, 5th and 9th. Ac-
Eording TO the statement OF the
committee in charge, this promises
10 be the biggest and most elabor-
ate celebration ever held in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley, begin
ming ON the morning OF July 4th
with the cupboard motor boat ace
on the bay.
Over Is Of the speediest crafts In
the Valley have been entered and
lovers Of this sport are promised
some OF the best and fastest out
board races ever witnessed here.
There win also be inboard motor
races. cat boat ice and surf races.
Water Polo
In the afternoon there win be
the water polo game between teams
representing Hidslgo and Cameron
counties; swimming races, fancy
diving and many other attractions.
The Valley League baseball game
at $3.50 between San Benito Saints
and the Brownsville Broncos prom
tses 70 be q ha~rd-fought battle.
Friday night q gorgeous fireworks
display on barges anchored In La
guna Madre viii be the climax OF
the day. This feature will be in
charge OF I A. Tedder Of San Be-
nito.
July 5th is the day OF the free
barbecue and preparations have
been made for feeding a multitude.
In the afternoon the first heat Of
the much-talked rattlesnake catch
ing contest viii take place. A large
Nlipment Of monster rattlers from
IN Fernando Mexico, has already
rived. The second and last heat
this contest viii be on Sunday
Keznoon.
Bands To Play
Other attractions that will take
place daily during the celebration
viii be the water polo games. swim
ming races, fancy diving, free &C
robatic acts, and numerous attrac-
tons.
Music viii be furnished BY the
San Benito Municipal Band, the
Harrington Municipal Band, and the
Twelfth United States Cavalry band
Of Fort Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
new BUSINESS
SEEKS VALLEY
Requests for Data On
Industrial Sites
Flood Chambers
Lspecial ID ~he Heraldl

-
HARLINGEN 1ly Financial
reports shown the excellent con-
dition Of the Valley, the assurance
Of Valley ports and passage Of a
tariff bin which protects Valley
products have combined TO slim
ulate much interest in this section.
Strong interests In the east and
middlewest recently have been flood
ing Harlingen and other Valley
bankers and business men with re-
quest for information concerning
the industrial possibilities OF the
Tip Of Texas"
AS the result II was learned from
authoritative circles that a cotton
weaving plant, az least one more
cannery and a meat packing plant
are virtually assured. These in
dustries, y IS commended, will at
tract others.
IL is in the canning industry that
Harrington business men expect the
quickest and largest growth. Rates
on tin and cans, IL is asserted, are
low enough 70 attract more and
larger ~canneries 10 the Valley where
their plants could be operated for
longer periods than perhaps any
where else in the country.
Several efforts have been made
heretofore to organize corporations
to handle excess cotton in the Val
ley by converting It into cloth. II
Is reliably reported now that a
new effort IS being made TO form
such n COMPANY ana that promoters
are amply financed and determined
70 carry forward their project.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
KIWANIS CLUB
MEET ENJOYED
AII-Kiwanis Night Finds
Heads Bowed All Over
United States

Seventy-five Brownsville KiwaniS
members and their wives gathered
last night at the Matamoros cafe
to take part in an interesting pro-
gram in o~bserv--ce Of All-Kiwanis
night.
In keeping with the program
carried out all over the United
States at exactly 7:30 o'clock all
stood for one minute in silent pray
er, the time being taken care for
50 that all stood al the same time.
The prayer was for the betterment
Of humanity. Following this. the
club sang America, led by G.. w.
bennett.
Secretary w. A. Rasco opened the
meeting by reading the minutes Of
the previous meeting. humorously
dwelling upon various members.
President Sam Perl delivered a
talk on Kiwanis objectives and club
activities. speaking at length.
Miss Louise Wick sang several
songs, accompanied by Paul Ken
nard at the piano.
Mr.. Rasco then spoke on the his
tory or the KiWanis club. carrying
It back IA years 10 its beginning
In Detroit. Mich. He said that from
a small beginning In Detroit the
club had spread to 1900 cities with
a total OF more than 100. 900 mem
bers. He explained the object Of
Kiwanis night. and told OF the ma
tional meeting now in session In
Atlantic City. He terminated his
address. the principal talk Of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Kingsford-S Smith To
Start on Final Leg

NEW YORK, July 1-P-Scua-
dron Leader Charles Kingsford-
Smith went TO Roosevelt Field to-
dsy to inspect his ocean-flying
Southern Cross. preparatory 70 an
early takaoff tomorrow FOR a two
day flight 20 Oakland, Calf. the
terminus u a two-year round-the-
world air journey for him and his
staunch old plane.
A stop viii be made at Chicago,
and early Thursday morning he will
take off for Oakland.
While Kingsford- Smith was ms
pecting the plane and attending to
business affairs today, his crew,
Evert Van Dyk. John Stannage and
J. Patrick Saul, were guests on the
private yacht OF Anthony II. O..
Fokker, designer and manufacturer
Of the Southern Cross.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Kiwanis Official
Guest at Harlingen
Especial 70 The HeraId)

W AAAC I4CAuB0N
HARLINGEN. June 30.-A large
and enthusiastic crowd turned out
here Monday night to celebrate
Ladies Night" of the Kiwanls club
as a part Of a nationwide observ-
ance OF the day by clubs in all
sections of the country.
The principal speaker was Curtis
Clark. Corpus Christ. lieutenant
governor Of this Kiwanis district.
He read a message from Horace
McDavid. international president Of
Kiwanis. and talked briefly on the
aims and accomplishments OF the
organization.
Toastmaster al the banquet was
Rev. s. T.. Bachelor. pastor OF the
Harrington Methodist church. The
only other speaker was Homer Max
well who reviewed the national and
local history OF Kiwanis.
"A musical trio played
throughout the meeting. Other
features on the entertainment pro-
gram we're songs by Mrs. Jack Cary
and the firemen's quartet {.
Mrs. Cary was accompanied az the
piano by Mrs. Jennings. who has
lust returned from an extensive
trip. Attendance prizes were won by
Mrs. Tyre Brown and G. z. Wun-
derman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Morrow to Mexico

Ell PASO. July 1.-P- Dwight
w Morrow. United States Ambas-
sador TO Mexico. en- route TO the
City Of Mexico. today was in con-
ference for several hours with
members Of the international com-
mission to rectifv the boundary line
between the United States and
Mexico.
The ambassador refused 70 be IN
terviewed after the conference.
He viii leave at l D. m. aboard
President Rubio's special train. sent
to Juarez and placed az Ambas-
sador Morrow's disposa. bv Fernan-
do de Ia Cara. special represent
alive Of the president of Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

What would be the result II Tex
as. biggest state in the Union.
should be divided into five states,
IS suggested BY Congressman John
c. Garner Of Uvalde, Tex, veteran
Lone Star scion and the Democratic
.eadel In Congress?
This map presents a suggested
division, alone the lines proposed
oy Representative Garner. The
boundaries, however, are not his
own as Garner has refralned from
suggesting definite boundaries. con-
filming himself for the present 70
the principle involved.
The map gives a clear idea Of
Texas great size and its wide di-
Tersity OF products. They range all
the way from mining, cattle and
sheep in the west 10 grain and oil
IN the central portions and cotton.
corn, timber, rice and sugar in he
south and east IN the extreme
south, near Brownsville, are citrus
groves and winter truck farms.
The worlds largest turkey pro-
ouaing region is around Cuero,
TEX. southwest az Houston. Each
fn4' turkey farmers drive them 10
market IT. droves, Just as cattle are
driven.
Fisheries form an important in
dustry in the cities bordering on
the Gulf OF Mexico.
Texas nov grows more cotton
five million bales) than any other
state the principal producing re-
gions being in the Houston and
Sar Antonio areas.
Division into five states would
give the people 10 United States
senators. instead OF two as at pres
ert. Il would also necessitate
changing every United States flag
BIZ the addition OF four stars. The
states estimated population is s.
GOO 600.
IN population. Texas ranks fifth
amur.g al the states. being exceed
ed only - New York. Pennsylvania,
Illinois and Ohio.
Representative Garner saws that
the consent OF Congress- would not
De necessary. as Texas was grant
cd authority. upon It's admission 70
the Union 81 years ago. TO form
rcv states 81 convenient size. not
exceeding four in number and in
addition t. the said State Of Texas"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

evening. by defining each letter in
the word Kiwanis, saying that they
stood for Kindness. Initiative. VIII
Anticipation. Neighborliness, In
dustry, and Stability.
Following the program members
danced In the Matamoros cafe TO
music furnished for the occasion.
An elaborate banquet was also
served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Shreveport Realtor
Apparent Suicide

SHREVEPORT, La, July 1.-tP
The body Of Albert c. Steere,
president Of the Shreveport Real
Estate board and a leading sub
division developer Of this city. was
found with a bullet wound through
the head at his home In South
Highlands. The coroner's verdict
was apparently suicide"
Steere's body. clad in his bathrobe
and bed room slippers, was dis
covered by an attendant in his
private garden adjacent to his
dwelling. A pistol from which the
shot had been fired, was found
nearby.
Friends said he had suffered
heavy financial reverses during the
past year and appeared depressed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
San Benito Resaca
Stocked with Fish

Especial 70 The Herald.O
SAN BENITO July Riggs Rob-
ertS and several other fishing en-
thusiasts dumped several thousand
bass and brim in the local resaca
this morning. The fish came from
the hatchery at Brownsville.
1t Is hoped to stock the resaca and
make It a popular fishing pool.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Mexican Government
Nips Revolution Plot

MEXICO CITY, July f-P-The
government announced that . plot
similar TO that by which Chihuahua
"a involved last week. has been
frustrated in Guadalajara. The coup
was averted when plans OF the
leaders became known. The in
~stigators have been arrested, the
report said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

BUDAPEST-P-The Count q
Pooder, who claims to be the las
lIneal descendant OF King John
Sobeieski of Poland. was recent.
discovered living here In poverty
An attorney is trying to get him
pension from the Polish govern.
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

sTOKYO-tP-A correct" q
entation OF Madame Butterfly"
was given in the Imperial theater
here with native artists singing the
roles In their own language for the
first time on any stage. The
American roles were sung in En-
glisl by Europeans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Valley Growers To
Destroy All Culls

Especial % Inc Herald
SAN BENITO, June 30.-FoIlow-
ing disclosures that sale OF inferior
produce. some OF It bought BY ped
dlers from Valley growers, shippers
and farmers Of this section are
planning a campaign for destruc-
ton Of all cuils Immediately after
inspection. II is commended that
sale OF produce that has been thrown
out already has damaged the veg
etabie market TO some extent In
the state. Every possible step Is
planned TO prevent q recurrence
OF such a situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

The cost OF light has decreased
SO enormously that as much light
ban be purchased today for one
bent as a hundred years ago for
.ne dollar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01

Variations In altits les OF II. 900
feet are found In Colorado. the
lowest point being 3400 feet above
sea level and the highest, 14.402.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was relative
~ high owe the great central val
leys this morning. while shallow
flows" prevailed at the some time
overf the far southwest and over
the lower Great Lakes. There was
considerable cloudiness over the
eastern half OF the country at the
morning observation, but precipIta-
ton during the last "a hours was
mostly light and widely scattered.
BULLETIN
First figures. lowest temperature
last night: second. highest yester-
day; third. wind velocity at 8 a. N.
fourth. precipitation II last %
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-01
Shall Texas Be Cut Up Into Five States?

Here's Map of Suggested Division of Gigantic Lone Star Empire Along Lines
Proposed by Congressman Garner Veteran Democratic Scion
The Washington times., 1930-02-10

told herself as she. walked along
the dark, quiet street a minute
or two later. I can see him
once in a while like this and
have good time with him
without hurting anybody. No.
body has to know about it,
even!
She turned her head to look
at him. He was standing be.
side his automobile, watching
to see that she got home safely.
Something that he had said
that afternoon came back to
her all at once.
Loveioy, the rottenest crea-
ture on earth. he had said. Is.
the married woman who has
little sneaking love affairs on
the side.
She stopped at the foot of
the front steps, took her hand
kerchief from her bag and
wiped her lips with it.
The front door stood wide
open, and there were lights in
the back of the house.
The new radio was filling the
big dim living-room with the
soft music of IF l Had YOU"
played by some far-away dance
orchestra.
She remembered how Steve
had murmured the words to
her that night as they danced,
The Washington times., 1930-02-10

said. "It's pink-So that's what
you were doing with your time
when you should have been
home! I asked you to get
something ready for a meal To-
night"
"I beg your pardon, you
asked Norrie to do it for you!"
Lovejoy contradicted him. so
I decided to get out Of the
house and let her run your
party for YOU"
Norrie kept perfectly still.
where have you been all
day?" Tom asked. his eyes
splitting to the Dutch clock
that hung above the sink.
I've been out gallivanting
with Stephen Oglebay," she said
jerkily. Il had dinner with him
at an inn called the Four
ChimneyS, and I just left him."
If Tom was surprised and in
furiated he gave no sign Of it
except Tightening of his
straight well-cut lips. Then he
smiled.
IF you don't believe me,
here's a comb that I took from
the women's dressing-room!"
LovejOy added defiantly. You
can look at it,"
Il knew you wouldn't mind
my going out with Steve" she
said with fire sarcastic "Uhen
you were having good time at
home"
To her utter amazement, Tom
shook his head.
Il don't mind what you do
as long as you're doing the thing
you want to do" he told her
with that quiet firmness of his.
And if you expect me to go out
and shoot Steve Oglebay, you're
all wrong"
Somehow or other Lovejoy got
out of the bright kitchen-and
after q while she found herself
wind bringing the scent of dewy
upstairs in her own gray and
The Washington times., 1930-02-10

his lips moving against the
crown Of her hat;
Il could show the world how
to smile,
IT could be glad-all Of the
while,
IT could change the gray
skies to blue,
IF I had YOU"
She knew that she meant
blue skies to Steve Oglebay,
beyond all shadow of doubt.
No man is around trying to
marry a divorced woman with
a child, these days. unless he
worships the ground she walks
on, she said to herself, and
she turned off the radio.
Who's there?"
It was Norrie Shane's voice.
She came to the door of the
living-room and peered into the
shadows where LoYejoy stood.
"Oh, it's not a burglar! It's
just II" Lovejoy sang out to
her. Il suppose I have q right
to turn off the music in my
own house. haven't II"
It was her own house, true
enough. But somehow or other,
she never had felt comfortable
and at home in it.
And yet I bought every stick
Of furniture in it, myself, she
thought, switching on the wall
The Washington times., 1930-02-10
NbX1

lights with their shades of
gold-colored silk.
Where's Tom?" she asked
Norrie.
I'VE were just having a mid
night lunch in the Kitchen"
Norrie said with her quick
smile. The men all left about
20 minutes ago-and Tom and
I were simply starved"
Tom and I Tom
and II How chummy and
domestic that sounded!
Certainly nothing could have
looked cozier than the kitchen
did that night.
Norrie had spread a yellow
linen cloth upon the table be.
tween the windows. She had
made sandwiches and a pot of
fresh coffee, and she had set
Toms pipe and tobacco jar
on the window sill beside his
chair. A queer little
shock of Jealousy went through
Lovejoy as she took it all in.
The coffee will keep you
awake all night. Tom" were the
first words that she said when
she stepped into the kitchen,
and she said them sharply.
Think so?" Tom sounded in
different,
But there was nothing of in.
difference in the long, search
ing look that he gave her as
she stood in the doorway. It
was q look that swept her from
head to foot-and under it,
Lovejoy wondered why he
couldn't see the kisses that
Steve Oglebay had pressed
upon her mouth a few min.
uteS before.
Great guns!" he exclaimed.
setting down his cup. What
have you done to your hair?"
He came across the kitchen
to her and pulled her hat from
her head.
you've had 1t dyed!" he