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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13

CRUDE liked
PITTSBURGH. Sept. II Up
An increase Of Is cents q barrel In
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
FLORIDA GAS
PACKING TEST
ISPOSTPONED

SAN BENITO, Sept. r. Valley
interests watching Florida e~peri-
ments with preservation Of citrus
fruits In alright tanks filled with
inert gases must walt another year
due to the fact that air leaked In
and ruined nine car ads OF fruit.
w. J. Howey of Howey-in-the-
Hills. Florida blamed uneven ex-
pansion due to summer heat for
leaks in the compartments. He had
built three great steel upright
tanks with supposedly hermet-
cally sealed Joints where the steel
plates were joined. Into these huge
bins something less than nine solid
cars OF oranges and grapefruit
we're packed. The f'r was with
drawn and inert gas took Its place,
the tanks being sealed April 8. 1t
was stated that the citrus industry
was to be revolutionized by the
sealing and preserving process and
the experiment was watched with
great interest.
The theory upon which the ex-
pertinent was based was that bac-
terra would not have an opportuni-
ty for developing In the atmosphere
OF the steel containers after the
oxygen had been pumped out and
certain lethal gases substituted. II
II proved a success, fruit could be
marketed every month Of the year.
Something went wrong with the
first tank early In the summer. Air
had oozed In causing displacement
OF the preserving gases so that de-
cay had already set IN.
A short time later the same con-
c.tion was reported in the other
tanks but II was decided to try
the experiment again next year.
Sealing with acetylene torches
along every seam Is being consider
ed the most economical and con-
elusive method Of insuring really
alright chambers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
New Tomatoes
Are Approved

SAN BENITO. Sept. ~ = The
Marglobe and Break o. Day. two
wilt-resistant tomato varieties de-
veloped within the last few years
by the u. s. Dept. Of Agriculture,
have won the approval If growers.
It IS indicated In a bulletin just
issued by that department.
The Marglobe Is popular with
Gamers. Break o. Day Is a little
earlier than Marglobe and is des-
tined 10 become generally used In
the south. the department says.
Il Is excellent for the table.
Many suggestions were CLEANED
from experiences Of successful
growers. The bulletin includes the
following topics: soils. crop rota-
ton. varieties. seed sources. meth
DDS OF sowing seeds. hotbeds.
coIdframes. growing plants. pre-
narinr land. fertilizers. field plant
inc. cultivation. irrigation. stalking
and pruning. insects and diseases
and gathering and preparing the
crop for market.
Comics OF Farmers Bulletin 1888
= ma be obtained free BY writing
"a the office OF information. u. s.
Dept. OF Agriculture, washington,
ID. C..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
Greenwood Speaks
At Kiwanis Meet


PHARR. Sept. Paul Green
wood. attorney or Harrington. made
the principal address 20 the Pharr
Kiwanis club recently q its lunch
con- The program was IN obser-
vance Of National Constitution
Week and J. Lee Stambaugh was
In charge or arrangements.
Greenwood briefly outlined frame
work OF the federal constitution
and discussed its purposes and func-
tons. The speaker reviewed the
duties imposed upon various SER
vice groups and individual citizens
In observing principles and funda-
mental laws.
Pres Tom Hartley and X. y.
Scott reported on the convention
Of the Texas-O Oklahoma district
held recently at Oklahoma City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
BRITAIN May
ABANDON FREE
TRADE POLICY

LONDON. sept. II. F}-1he pos
sibility that the emergency gov
eminent would abandon it, free
trade policy In favor Of . protec-
tive tariff as . further means Of
dealing with the financial problem
was foreseen In political circles to-
day.
Encouraged by the Developments
of the last few days, protectionists
we're OF the opinion that the ball
already was In motion and some
went 80 far as to say that q tariff
policy would be adopted within the
next three months.
Move Certain
The Daily Mail said 1t was able
TO announce 1t the government
was certain TO make such Q move
before the end OF the year. Prime
Minister Macdonald and Secy. OF
Dominions Thomas were credited
with expressing favorable opinions
and even Chancellor Snowden was
said TO have realized TIT he must
modify his free trade views.
The political Developments ir
recent days hive all been pointing
In this direction" the paper said
and decisions which have beer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
Negro Gets Death

CONROE. Sept. i2-P- Isiah
Edwards. negro. charged with muir
der in the Staying OF Constable Tom
Beyett, was under death penalty
today.
A jury In district court yesterday
convicted him and assessed the ex-
IRENE penalty.
Beyett was fatally wounded Aug.
s. while taking Edwards and an
other negro to Jail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13

fBy Staff CORRESPONDENCE
SAN BENITO. Sept. 12--Opera-
tons OF the Valley courtesy a are
TO be extended to cover this entire
section. according to Mrs. Lura
Brown. formerly OF San Antonio.
She visits newcomers. secures in
formation about them for local
merchants. invites them to visit
local business houses and furnishes
pastors with the church affiliations
OF the new citizens.
Welcomes from city and chamber
OF commerce officials also are ex-
tended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
rurrR HOLIDAY

Two little bows 'Tere talking. one
said 70 the other: Aren't ants
funny7 They work and work and
never play"
"0h. I don't know about that"
said the other. Every time I 20
m = picnic they are there."-Tit-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
Valley Man Leaves
For Notre Dame

PHARR, sept. f2-George Lang
ford. Jr.. who has been emplovef
for some time bv the First National
hank o. Pharr. has been elected an
instructor IN Notre Dame UNIVERSITY
and left last week to take 10 his
new duties as Spanish professor.
Yanrford Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Ceorre Landlord Of McAllen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
Arson Charged

ARCHER CITY, Sept. ~. Up
Arson was charged against Ed
Sughrue after his arrest here to-
day in connection with the burn
ing OF an Archer City residence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13
More Than Two Million Votes Cast in Booster Club Popularity Contes

bAkeu III "a ld1b - lUlIS ulhhC IN
t1riff policy inevitable"
May Resign
Whether Mr.. Snowden would be
willing to gather a tariff measure
was considered doubtful and IT was
supposed that he would resign
rather than identify himself with
the adoption OF the protectionist
system by the cabinet. leaving
Neville Chamberlain as the logical
candidate for the Job.
Mr.. Chamberlain. health minister
IN the government, in a speech at
Dumfries last night warmly advo-
Gated such u change and said un-
less the people had a tariff soon
they would not be able 70 live.
He secuted the idea OF N ten per
cent tariff. advocated by some. and
said IL must be higher u prevent
foreign goods entering the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-13

the price OF Pennsylvania crude of
was announced here today BY lead
ing purchasing agencies.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
BLAME LIFTED
FROM D. A. R,

If an overgrowth of weeds has
obscured the last resting place of
DR.. William Brown, physician
general to the Revolutionary
Army and personal physician to
Gen. George Washington, blame
for it may be placed upon the
shoulders of the caretakers at
Pohick Cemetery, where he is
buried, and not upon the Susan
Revere Hetzel Chapter, D. A. r.,
it was asserted today.
The grave was discovered sew
eral days ago by Herbert Blunt,
of Fairfax, who said it could
hardly be seen because of the
overgrowth.
. A relative of DR.. Brown today
said the body was removed from
it's original resting place in 1922
by the D. A. r. chapter, which
had placed an adequate marker
over the spot.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
DOCTOR SPOTS
PHONEY $40

DR.. Ernest Farley, a pharmacist
O. 1901 Georgia Ave. N. W., last
night detected a counterfeit 500
bill handed him by customer" ="
When he told the customer
that the bill was spurious the
man grabbed it back, ran out of
the door and jumped into a wait
ing taxicab.
The driver of the cab was later
picked UP by traffic police, after
DIR. Farley had furnished police
with the license number. The
driver said he had dropped two
occupants of the car at Fourteenth
Street and Park Road.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

NEW YORK, June 24.-Late
next March a whopping big g.
year-old will carry featherweight
Jockey down the homestretch at
Aqua Caliente to a purse of $780,
900 and the plaudits of the en-
tire Hollywood movie colony and
so 900 lesser mortals.
A Derby Winner?
The jockey will be wearing
green and gold halves (jacket, OF
course), green sleeves and cap.
These are the colors recently
granted by the Jockey Club to
Mrs. AL Jolson.
Then Mrs. Jolson will throw
her arms around Mr.. Jolson's
unblackened neck and become as
nutty about racing as he is. And
the family will be united in the
ambition to breed and send TO
the track a Kentucky Derby Win
ner.
These at least are the dreams
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
It's JoLson s Dream, This
A Derby Winner

of the arch-conspiratorS, AL Jolson
and Johnny Donovan, as they
mark up their programs in Nick
Schenck's box at Aqueduct, where
Mr.. Jolson is now playing a long
string of consecutive matinees.
The 2-year-old that is to effect
the former Ruby Keeler's con-
version is Cimarron by Hand
Grenade. and according to the
truthful and knowing Mr.. Dono-
van, he is "a grand-looking SON.
of-a-racehorSe."
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Montgomery County
Budget Is Approved

The tentative budget of $1,1S4,-
383.28 as submitted last week by
the Montgomery county commits
sioners for the 1881 levy, was ap-
proved last night by the executive
committee of the Montgomery
County Civic Federation which
met at the National Press Club.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
COW STOLEN

CLEVELAND, June 24.-Police
had an idea that cattle-rustling
may be on the increase again af-
ter William Wright reported that
o COW valued at $50 had been
stolen from his rear yard.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

Saturday the Fourth of July everybody exceptional
opportunity weekend vacation Automobile owners
especially appreciate this additional day as affords them
chance greater distance and vacation trips
this always best to have the car in F1FSI
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Special Notices


SEVENTH STREET. SAVINGS BANK
Dividend No. 80
The board of directors has declared the
usual semi annual dividend of $500 per
share. payable June 30. 1881, to stock
holders of record at the close of business
June 20 1881.
JOHN M. DEMARCO. Cashier.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Get the Car Fixed Up For Your Fourth of July Week Trip

CLASS CONDITION.. small repairs to motor tire
the saving of precious moments route returning from
Fourth of July weekend the capable
Experts announced below preparations!
Don't put off until tomorrow what have fixed today
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
WASHINGTON TIMES

BUSINESS OFFICE. 1917 q ST. N. W.
RATES DELIVERED BY CARRIER IN
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
The Washington Times daily is delivered
by carrier: at 10 cents per week: daily
Times and Sunday Herald Is cents per
week: daily Times and Herald daily 20
cents per week: daily Times and Herald
daily and Sunday 70 cents per week.
The Washington Herald daily and Sun.
day ls delivered by carrier at 10 cents per
week: daily only 10 cents per week. and
Sunday only 10 cents per week.
RATES BY MAIL
Payable in Advanced.
Herald Only. Times Only.
! month -. 8, SO ! month -. s. so
7 Sear WSr'n' .... 49, SO $50 W9R'ns gesr ' go
Herald or Times
Sunday Only. and Sunday.
B months -. 1.25 months .:ss42 80
g months ... 2t60' 9 months ~. 0C
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Business Opportunities

FOR sALE-General store with groceries.
meats. fruits and vegetables in the most
attractive and growing suburb of Washing
ton: invoice, SO 900: sell at invoice. j. G.
Abbott. Falls Church. Va.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

loring work guar. 1911 G NE. At. 3155
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Sunday OnIw,

Sun1HY UuIys
I month ere. s so
B months -. 1.26
y months 80. $50
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

To be sure along with all the other
sports ... golf, tenniss swimming, etc.
And all of it in delightful mountain
setting of cool breezes blowing and
crisp nights and mornings The Adj
rondacks, favorite meeting ground for
youthful lovers of the great outdoors,
are just few hours ride from New
York City...Have it all settled when
the time comes. A free booklet that
will be a big help to you is "A Summer
Paradise. Here are $50 pages of maps,
pictures, descriptions and rates. Write
or call for it at Delaware s. Hudson
Railroad Corp, or use the coupon
below.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

BATHS for obesity and Battle
Creek reducing treatments Pot. 472l.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Announcements
LOST AND FOUND
PERSONALS

EXCELLENT RUB refined only. For appt
call Dr. Della Ledendecker. WE l12O 3O25 o
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

TECTIVES-Reliable confidential Ad.
vice free. Op. day-nght 900 M. ME. 419S
The Washington times., 1931-06-24
Is1A 4 A@N1 y IN - IL
In Advanced

Herald OF I1mSB
and Sunday.
month ....a&96
3 months .:s 30
q months $500
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

MASSEUSE-Graduate nurse, healthy. col.
ored: educated. musical; speaks French.
German; refined white only. POT. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

SUMNER camp for children 6-14 The
Blue Heron. North Beach Park. P. o.
North Beach. Md. Experienced teachers.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

roadhouse for sale or rent
easy terms. Apply
1434 PENNSYLVANIA AVE,
Baltimore. Md.
The Washington times., 1931-06-24

SWEDISH MASSAGE. hours 9 to 8.
Shepherd 1910 (Silver Spring 159-WI. .
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-24
BUSINESS RESISTS
FURTHER RETREAT
Ability of Trade to Hold Recent
Gain Now Being Called
Significant.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpeclaI Dlspatch to The Star
NEW YORK, January 24.-The abil-
ity OF business to hold the line is be-
coming impressive, and Is far more
significant than its failure to make
any spectacular gains The Resistance
10 further retreat has been evident in
practically every indicator since the
middle OF December-in steel. coal. cleo
trio power production; in merchandise
carload1ngs, and particularly In buiIdinr
contracts. says the Business Week in
its report covering the week ending
January "a
Commodity prices and stocks have
likewise shown a persistently narrow
range OF fuctuation, and on the posi-
tive side the bond market has made
a fairly good recovery from its slun1n
IN the last quarter of 1880. The in
dex of general business activity has
held above the Hindenburg line of rs
per cent of normal for six weeks. with
slight upward drift. For the week
ended January II. the index settled
at 1914 per cent, against 8O.3 in the
preceding week and 963 per cent in the
corresponding week last year.
All this is the more striking because
IL mas come without any evidence of
large-scale action by central banking
authorities to check deflationary finan-
clal forces and hasten recovery. BUSH
ness Is now obviously beginning to
realize that it has to stand on its own
1eet and make the grade by its own
initiative and energy, and is rallyinp
ltS forces, with real leadership. to the
deIense OF established standards of
hVlng upon which its future depends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-24
COMMERCE BUREAU
INCREASE IS URGED
Trade Group Heads to Ap-
peal to Senators for More
Funds.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, January 24.-Declaring
that IAN emergency in connection with
the appropriations for the domestic
commerce work of the Department of
Commerce requires attention from lead
erS In trade association work." a cam
paign seeking an increase in the budget
for this work has been launched by the
executives of five leading trade asso-
Citations. Letters have been sent to
more than 100 trade associations in
manufacturing and distribution fields
asking that an appeal be made to Sen
ators in favor of increasing the ap-
preparation for the domestic commerce
activities
The communications were signed by
Charming E. Sweitzer, managing direc-
tor OF the National Retail Dry Goods
Association; Robert Miller, Associated
Grocery Manufacturers Association;
irving S. PAUL, Institute of Carpet
Manufacturers of America; w. S. Hays.
National Gift and Art Association, and
Roscoe c. Edlund of the Cleanliness
Institute.
1t is pointed out by these executives
IN their letter that in submitting its
appropriations estimate for the coming
fiscal year for domestic commerce work
the Department of Commerce asked fer
an increase of $250,000. This was cut
by the House Appropriations Committee
TO net increase of $4,000.
The letter charges that this was done
for no other reason, apparently, than
to make misguided gesture of econ
only' a poorly timed move cutting down
on vitality necessary work when it is
more needed by business and business
men than at any other time in our his
tory.
1.-The present appropriation for the
domestic commerce work of the Depart
ment of Commerce" the communica-
ton continues, lis less than the annual
budget of many trade associations 1t
seems almost impossible that this could
be true, but it is.
"The matter is closed, at least tenn
porarily, as far as the House is con-
cerned, but this appropriations esti-
mate goes before the Senate Subcom-
mittee on Appropriations and we think
that this Is one time when American
business should speak up in its own
behalf.
I'VE have the right to expect and to
receive help and cooperation from the
government. This domestic commerce
work Is recognized as the one big source
of helpfulness. In our opinion, this
work should be expanded and developed
to keep pace with the necessities of
American business and we believe that
this is especially true at the present
time, due to existing conditions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-24
EASIER LOANS URGED
TO HELP BUSINESS
Character, Past Performance and
Present Prospects Called Vital
Recovery Factors.
BY JOHN H. VAN DEvENTER.

1t has been said that money is the
lifeblood of industry and business. 1t
looks as if both of these have been
suffering from impeded circulation,
judging by the congestion of funds at
the money centerS.
Dollars have been piling up in our
financial institutions, whose business it
is to receive dividends and deposits and
send them out to work. AS a result,
money is cheaper than it has been for
many. many years. But try and get it!
There is money in abundance for the
big. strong business institutions that do
not need it. Most of them have their
own cash reserves of record size, built
up during four and half years of
prosperity.
One can negotiate a loan if he goes
to the bank with bundle of gilt-edged
securities under his arm for collateral.
But try and get it on character or on
the prospects of your business!
Mergers and consultations have not
yet brought us to the point where the
moderate-siZed or small manufacturer
or merchant can safely be diSregarded
as prosperity factor. Collectively, they
represent large part of our total of
business done. The gradual elimination
OF the old personal banking idea
which has accompanied the concentra-
ton of funds in the larger, centralized
institutions, with their rigid credit pol
icies, has not helped the little fellows
of today, who may be the big fellows
of tomorrow.
Finance has great responsibility
facing it at this time, since it controls
this lifeblood of business If it is going
to live up to its responsibility and aid
our business recovery, it must find some
way to serve the man whose chief COL
lateral is character, past performance
and present prospects.
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