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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

The Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce Is sending a check to the
postoffice departr cnt for a copy
Of the plans and specifications Of
the new $4,000 federal building
here. These plans will be kept on
file In the office here, SO that
Brownsville people interested may
look at them, including Valley con-
tractors who may wish TO sea the
specifications and look over the
r>1onS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
Butler To Retire

QUANTICO. va. July 28-{F-
Mai. Gen. Smedley d. Butler plans
70 retire on october I. he definite
" announced in accepting a bronze
tablet fro the Veteran Marine Corps
legion last night.
Friends Of Gen. Butler said he
had purchased a home in Philadel-
rhia and probably would move into
II after q lecture tour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
Road Work Begins

CORPUS CHRISTI, July Psf
Boosters Of the proposed Corpus
Christi winter garden. hard-surfac-
ed highway were to organize here
tomorrow TO work for the highways
designation. Nueces. Jim Wells. Du-
val. zavalla. McMullen. La Sale
and Dimmitt counties were to be
represented.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
CITY Gets Space

Brownsville will be given space
again this year in the booklet issued
every year by Critchfield & Co, Of
Chicago. showing the number 81
industries and stores in each city IN
the country. A letter has been re-
ceived at the chamber Of commerce
here from the company seeking in
formation along this line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
Hosiery Mill May
Establish Here

A hosiery mill is in prospect for
Brownsville.
A letter from the owner and
operator Of a mill in Mississippi to
the chamber Of commerce in
Brownsville states that he Is plan
ming a similar mill here, and will
arrive soon to investigate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
Methodists Open
New Church Work
Especial to The Herald.)

PORT ISABEL. July 28.-Mem-
hers OF the Methodist church will
meet here Wednesday afternoon
to break the ground FOR a new
church building. Services will begin
nc s O'Clock with the Rev. 4. A.
Potts In charge.
On the program are Rev. @. d.
owen. pastor of the Port Isabel
Baptist church. Rev. Potts, the
mayor OF Port Isabel OF his repre-
sentative, representative Of the
Port Isabel Co. Mrs. Mabel Hick-
man. +. II. Trimble. architect and
Rev. o. G. Grove, presiding elder
OF the Brownsville district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
Gambler Fined

Heavy fines were imposed on SIX
gamblers when tried before Judge
a. A. Browne or the city corpora
ton court Tuesday morning.
Officers headed by 1t. Of Police
J. Il. Armstrong raided a house III
West Brownsville early Sunday
morning. arresting the men and con-
~fiscating several hundred doll.b
found on the gambling tables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
DO-X Lirnbers Up

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 28--fPl-
The seaplane Do-X came out OF
drydock todag. flew owe the city
and came down TO an anchorage in
B~otafogo bay.
The ship is scheduled to start for
New York over the Pan-American
airways route on Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

AMARILLO. July 2B-F- SIN
unconscious. RFll Elston. -. son of
Judge Frank ElstOn of Carson coun-
ty. today was unable % give MS
version or the shooting which fol-
lowed his flight from an Amarillo
dance hall Sunday night. At the
time of the shooting Elston was
being pursued NV twO Amarillo Off
GERS. both Of whom deny firing a.
him
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

AUSTIN, July 70. Up r.. r.
Finley. u. S. livestock statisticianl
in A report issued today said Texas
this year has one OF the largest
lamb crops On record. the increase
being the heaviest OF the Is west
crn range sheep states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

Observation-Disclosures, Germany,
July %. tPp-Dr. Hugo Eckener,
commanding the Graf Zeppelin on
her Arctic cruise. notified the Zeppe-
lin works by radio today that the
big dirigible had landed briefly in
the bay off Hooker island, Franz
Josef land.
atmospheric disturbances made
radio reception difficult, but ii was
said that the landing took place
early last night and the Graf and
the Maligin exchanged mail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

Asbestos. which comes from ser
uentinev rock. and which IS said 20
~ the Oldest material on earth
remains unchanged. regardless Of
volcanic activity or earth pressure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
City Briefs

Genuine Mexican dinners at
postoffice Cafe. Adv. 2
We have a few vacant cottages.
Del Mar, Inc. Adv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28
To Hear Specialists

WASHINGTON. july %. tP -
The interstate commerce commits
sion Is taking full advantage of
the specialized knowledge or its
members in studying the railroad
situation as ii affects the Is per
cent freight rate increase case.
Each Of the five commissioners.
who will preside during the series
of hearings throughout August, are
specialists in at least n line
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

SAN ANTONIO. July %. -,FJ-
The entire business district OF
Somerset. 18 miles from here. was
threatened by fire early today
wnen three small residences II the
center OF town burned.
Quick action on the part or the
San Astonio fire department Am
sending a pumper 10 aid the bucket
brigade which was waging "A futile
fight against the flames probably
prevented a heavy loss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

The worlds largest single store
Of radium Is said to be held by the
Memorial Hospital In New York
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-28

OF all the bills introduced In
the last session Of congress. only
about g per cent were enacted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
MUSICAL SHOW !. TO BE SEEN AT
 CAPITOL FRIDAY
Lord Byron of Broadway Will Follow Bishop
 Murder Case

Metro-Goldwyn Mayors all-talk- ing screen romance, Lord Byron of Broadway" enhanced by songs, dances and striking Technicolor scenes, will open at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow night. The Bish- op Murder Case" will be shown for the last times tonight.
 Lord Byron of Broadway, which was adopted from the novel by Nell Martin achieves distinction in introducing to the screen Ethelind Terry, star of ziegfeld's musical comedy hit, Rio Rita" and Charles Kaley, well-known Broadway juve- nile recently featured in Earl Car rolls Vanities."
 The picture, a story of the rise of cafe piano player to vaude- vile matinee idol and his disas- trous love affairs with five show girls, was directed by William Nigh and Harry Beaumont with the dia- logue continuity in the joint hands of Willard Mack and Crane Will bur.
 Popular Song Writers
 Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, composers of "Singin' in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
50 LONG LEFTY IS SPLENDID LOT
 OF TO MF 0OLERY
Charlotte Greenwood Sup. ported by Capable Cast
 Tn Riotous Comedy

A gorgeous bit oi .cnfooiery is 50 Long Lefty" which opened last night at the Coliseum theatre and which will be shown again to- night. Tn addition to the. screen attraction, Stan n ley's Hollywood Los Senoritas,' nine pretty girls, will appear on the stage tonight in band, song and dance pro- gram.
 50 Long Lefty" is light, airy, not at all serious and yet exciting. Il is one of the best farces yet pro duced as talking picture. It is high in entertainment value, and with plenty of laughs, many of which are credited to the lanky Charlotte Greenwood, who made a hit in the role of Lefty in the stage production of this excellent com edy.
 The Vitaphone and the cameras make even more of a story of this than did the play, allowing plenty Of rapidity of movement, beach scenes with a score of pretty girls, taxi chases and riotous outdoor comedy.
 The story is strictly modern, with
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

Rain" Wedding of the Painted Doll" and other hits, were engaged to write the music and lyrics, while the dance routines were supervised by Sammy Lee, former ziegfeld dance coach.
 The supporting cast includes Mar ion Shilling, Cliff Edwards. Gwen Lee, Benny Rubin, Drew Demorest, Rita Flynn and number of oth- CTS.
 The picture leans toward the musical spectacle type but lays emphasis to plot and narrative.
 Hair Raising Time
 "The Bishop Murder Case" which makes it's final showings tonight gave audiences a hair raising good time last night It is a cleverly contrived story and convincingly portrayed by such prominent cine ma favcrites as Basil Rathbone Leila Hyams, Roland Young, Alec B. Francis, George Marion and Zelda Sears.
 Nick Grinde and David Burton jointly responsible for the direction of the all-talking thriller, have done capable job with good ma terial, for there is never a lag in the suspense and action of the exciting Van Dine story which starts off with making you sus- pect three men as being involved in the murder of Cock Robin but fools you in having the three men killed off by the mysterious bishop"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
MANAGER OF CAPITOL GRATEFUL TO AUDIENCE

At the Capitol theatre last night during the presentation of the first picture show, the motor generator system went out of commission and AS minutes were required to effect its repair. Manager Erik Paulson of the theatre is grateful to the audience for the patience with which the mishap was borne.
 There was no clapping of hands, no stamping of feet, no shouting CT calling, or making of other noise during the long period that the screen was dark he said. Only three or four persons left the the ater, and they were mine employees who had to make ready to go on the night shift. I am very thank full to last nights audience"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
'CHEECHAWKERS' WILL BE GIVEN SOUND EFFECTS
Story of Silent Picture to Be Improved and Strong
 Cast Engaged

Plans have been formulated for the remaking of The Cheechaw- kers," the silent picture which was filmed in Alaska some years ago into an all-sound production with an improved story and a cast of prominent players.
 'The Cheechawkers" depicts the Klondike rush of '98. The spec tacular outdoor scenes of the si- lent picture, such as the burning of Dawson, the ice breakup on the Yukon, the dog team races, the Abercrombie Canyon boating scene, and the sloughing of Childs Glacier will be retained and will be given sound effects.
 The Cheechawkers" will be re- made by the Alaska-Y Yukon Pictures Corporation, incorporated under the laws of the Territory and having offices in Ketchikan. The film of The Cheechawkers" is owned by the corporation which appraises it's assets as follows:
 Film to be used in the new yer sion of "The Cheechawkers," $128,- 475, and 5000 feet of negative film to be used in other productions, or for the exploitation of Alaska in commercial pictures, $15,000; the total being $l43,475.
 Citizens of Alaska own the con- trolling interest in "The Cheechaw- kers" film, and shares in Alaska Yukon Pictures Corporation, which will be sold to raise funds for the making of the sound version Of the picture, are now being offered to residents of the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

the dialogue being writer n by Broadway's famous wise-cracker Arthur Caesar, and Robert Lord the scenarist.
 Spirit of CIowning
 The plot deals in wild parties at a hotel and beach resort, the spirit of the whole thing being adequate ly summed up in the clever song written by Grant Clarke and liar ry Askt, "Clowning" The spirit oi clowning pervades the story through out.
 The plot deals in a mix-up of husbands and wives just at the time a crabby millionaire uncle comes to town with his two flapper grand-daughters, and mistakes Pat sy Ruth Miller for the wife of his nephew, Bert Roach, after having taken violent dislike to his real wife, Charlotte Greenwood, and to Patsy Ruth Miller's husband, play ed by Grant WltherS.
 Exchange Is Made
 So an exchange of husbands and wives is executed, the party hound Withers, going over into the next dccr cottage with the party hound Charlotte Greenwood, while Bert
  Roach, who likes his wives domesti- cated, goes with Patsy Ruth, who of course, simply loves to cook and sew and make a husband comfort able. These four leading charac- ters are chiefly responsible for the fun and pep of So Long Letty,'
 Claude Gillingwater plays the ec- centric uncle splendidly, while Har- ry Gribbon, as the life guard who can't swim; Hallam Cooley, the ac- tor who is trying to promote an Cperetta, and Helen Foster and Marion Byron, as the gay flappers, are excellent in their roles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
MARTHA SOCIETY MEETS

The Martha Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Ray Peterman on Glacier Highway on Friday afternoon. Members will please meet at the Church Parlors at II am. Friday. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
METRIC SYSTEM FOR TURKEY

ANGORA - The Grand National Assembly has passed law adopt ing the metric system of weights and measures in Turkey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13

Girls love to make skillet biscuits"
with a seIf-rising' flour when out camp.
Ing. It's fun to "fiop" them. It's also
fun to make them with a prepared
flour which Is so easily handled out
Of doors.
is so quickly made that the most i'm
patient appetite can wait upon 1t and
so simple that even the amateur camp
cook can achieve success. Another
point in its favor is the fewness Of
the ingredients and utensils required.
Here's all you need: three cupfuls
self-rising flour (soft wheat flour that
has the baking powder and salt al
ready properly added and blended),
three tablespoonfuls of fat and seven
eighths of a cupful of milk. If dried,
evaporated or condensed milk is used
In place of fresh, dilute according to
the directions on the can until you
have the equivalent of seven-eighths
cupful of whole milk.
First mix the fat and flour thorough
ly, either by cutting or rubbing. Then
add the milk and mix quickly. Roll
or cut, of If that is not convenient,
simply drop by the spoonful on hot,
creased skillet. When brown on one
side, flop the biscuits and brown on
the other. They must cook quickly.
This recipe will make "a biscuits, SO
let your appetites be your judge as to
how many patches you're going to
peedl
Self-rising -four is the ideal flour
for camping purposes. Time is saved
because the baking powder and salt
are already added in proper proper
| lions at the mill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Moons Phases

The moon has no light Of its own
to give out but shines entirely by re-
flected light. Its phases depend on
its position relative to the earth and
the sun. When 1t is between, or near
ly between, the earth and the
sun, its unilluminated side is toward
the earth and then its phase
is new. A week after this, the moon Is
in the south when the sun is setting,
it's western half is Illuminated and
its phase is first quarter. In another
week the moon is at it's greatest an
gular distance from the sun, and the
full moon rises as the sun sets. the
whole face Of the moon turned toward
the earth being illuminated by the sun.
A week after this, the moon is In the
south as the sun rises, with it's east
ern side Illuminated and the phase is
third quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
SAVE THE EYES
7. Fred Andreae, Secretary
State Board Optomttery
House Lighting

We need more natural light
in our homes. Sunlight in adj
dition to being nessary to life
itself, is health giving light
and there is no more effective
death to disease germs. Too
much shade about the house
tends to make it damp. UNI
healthy and prevents the nat
ural light from entering in as
large quantities as it is advls-
able that it should.
Trees and shrubs should not
be planted about the house so
that in later years they will
grow to shade the building
itself. We say that we plant
trees to have the house cool in
summer but the temperature OF
the air entering the house is
determined by the temperature
of the air near the ground sur
rounding the house and If the
trees are so planted that they
shade the GROUND about the
house and not the house itself
you will have the combined
advantage of cool breezes and
the healthful sunlight.
The practice of curtaining
windows from the top is wrong
for best results are obtained in
seeing when the light comes
from above and if the quantity
of light entering the room is
too great for comfort it is bet
ter to cut off surplus from the
bottom of the window, leaving
it unshaded at the top. Try ii
some time and note the in
crease in visual comfort.
The supply of natural light
into the homes should be unob-
structed. We are well inform
ed on the necessity of fresh ali
in our homes; sunlight is even
more essential and should be
welcomed into every room
The present day tendency OF
building homes with fewer and
smaller windows in wrong
This was probably brought
about by the increasing heat
ing costs because of the colo
which enters the rooms around
and through the windows. This
should be offset, If necessary
by using double windows" but
by all means have plenty Of
natural light.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Chinese Bride Wears Crown

The wedding ceremony in China
varies with the locality, but, general
~ speaking, 1t is rather prolonged
affair, sometimes lasting two days.
More attention seems to be paid to the
selection of the day than anything else
and many things are taken into con-
sideration before the date is finally
fixed. The day must be a '1ucky"
one. There is no giving and taking
or making Of any pledges or promises.
That is all taken for granted. In
most Of the provinces red is regarded
as the essential color for the wedding
garb and veil with gorgeous crown
and a lot of gewgaws. The two-day
period is given up largely to feasting,
but during the whole proceedings the
bride does little but look on. The rule
Of feminine propriety requires that
she should preserve modest silence
throughout.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Better Breakfasts

Goldfish Flakes in Cream Sauce:
Flake one 10-ounce can of cod
fish cakes in large rough pieces,
using fork. Drop into hot deep
fat, 800 degrees, and fry until
brown. Drain and serve with
sauce made by melting two table
spoons of butter, adding two table
spoons of flour, and then gradu-
ally adding one and one-half cups
of diluted evaporated milk and
cooking until thick. Add salt and
pepper and one teaspoon of lemon
juice. This may be served on
toast.
If the hot beverage happens to
he coffee, here's hint. Buy it
in cans marked vacuum packed"
and you'll get its full flavor and
aroma. For when coffee is ex-
posed to oxygen its favor and
aroma escape rapidly. but an air.
tight vacuum packed" containsr
keeps them in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
L GOOD WIFE HEAVENS
GIFT TO MAN

Evangelist John Moses Baker
Baltimore, Maryland
There is nothing on earth that
we cherish,
And nothing a husband loves
more,
Than the Wife that was given
to help him,
In trials and temptations
sore.
When conflict and trial sur
round him,
She then is a comfort and
stay;
And clouds that are dark gath
er DER him,
Her smile quickly drives
them away.
In sorrow and anguish, what
comfort
Comes from her watching
and care.
No battle so fierce and no
danger
Can keep her away from
him there.
She will stand by when all
others forsake him;
Keep brave and true till the
last;
And in life's darkest hour will
comfort
Until clouds and storms are
past. J..
She will always be sweetest
and dearest,
OF any on earth he hold dear,
Her voice will always be
sweetest
Of any he ever will hear.
At last, when life's journey is
ended,
By her dead side he will lie
down to rest;
And in heaven she still will be
with him,
Forever and ever the blest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Petulance Displayed by
Central American TT

A curious tree known as the
"iangry tree" grows in Central Amer
lea. This tree, which is a species Of
acacia, grows to the height of about
ten feet. At night the foliage of the
tree curls up into strange coils, and
If the tree is then touched, all the
smaller branches begin to shake just
as If the tree was thoroughly an
noyed, S. Leonard Basin writes, in
st. Nicholas Magazine.
The angry tree was first noticed by
some prospectors. In making a camp
for the night, these men spread a
blanket over a branch of the tree,
which had curled it's foliage for the
night. At once the branch began to
shake in most uncanny way, and
at the same time most pungent
odor was emitted. This was so pow
erful that the men were simply forced
to move their camp to another po-
sition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
PUBLIC SALE
nE
A U TOM OBILES

A TOM BILES
The undersigned will sell at
Reynolds Garage, near Row
landville, Md, on
SATURDAY, FEB. 81, 1881
at 10000 a. m.
The following machines.
which are being sold for stor-
age and repairs, the terms of
sale being cash.
1927 NASH COACH
Motor No. 474O1. Serial No.
R47749.
FORD MODEL T ROADSTER
Motor No. 13664732
These machines are adver-
t1sed in compliance with the
Maryland State Laws. CHAPTER
All, Acts 1924, Sections "a and
90, and a clear title is guar
anteed.
WILSON REYNOLDS ,
Fisher Anctioneer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13

Edscin +. Hill an increase of &c.
100000 over the number made in 1929.
More and more people are coming
to realize the value of telephone serv-
ice in both their business and social
affairs. Almost constantly additional
facilities are required. Contemplated
extensions and improvements to the
telephone system in this area during
the year will involve gross expendi-
lures of $16,648,OOO.
Company officials estimate that
80, 300 telephones will be added to the
system in 1881, as compared with a
net gain of approximately 1880 in
1880. On the first Of the year. there
were about 651,3O0 telephones oper-
ated by the companies in this area.
Major projects included in the pro-
gram for the year which will provide
employment for the companies install
lation, construction and operating
forces include outside plant consist.
ing Of additional pole lines, exchange
and toll circuits, aerial and under
ground cable and conduit, and miscel-
laneous items, $6,491, 900; telephones,
private branch exchange systems and
other equipment on the subscribers
premises, $5,13O,OO0; switchboard and
central office equipment additions,
$3,369,000, and land, buildings and ad.
ditions, $1,65S,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
CLUB ENDORSES CENTRAL
lied ALMSHOUSE

Resolved: We, the Woman's
Club OF Elkton, Md, endorse
the bill for a Centralized Aims
house and Infirmiry for the
aged and chemically sick of
the Eastern Shore; the above
institution to be located at a
point accessible for the nine
counties on the Eastern Shore;
and provide adequate accom-
Odations. The Infirmary to be
in charge of a Medical Officer,
assisted by a Graduate Regis
tered Nurse.
We pray the Maryland Legis-
lature will not overlook the
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