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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Jones vas nofhfns II not gal
liant, but be always said the
wrong thing Mrs Browne. who
was exactly the same age as her
husband. but would not admit It.
was entertaining some friends,
Jones among them
MY husband u forty" she
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

It takes q man with calm nerves.
clear vision and cool discrimination
to stay in the oil industry
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

How do yoa ges money out
Of your husband
oh, I say I'm going back
g mother and he imm ia8o
" hands me the fare.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

In the face Of an INCREASE IN
consumption
"a Refineries ara running 160,-
600 barrels per day OF Oh LESS
than one year ago today and
az Gasoline stocks at reflneries
are EIGHT MILLION barrels LESS
than one year ago, and
(s) Crude of production ia the
United States is 100000 barrels
per day LESS than one year ago,
and
90 Fifty Thousand oil wells and
scores uf oil fields are idle to the
point Of abandonment. with no pos
sibility Of quickly Fsviying them,
and
t6) Wildcattfng IA At an sbao-
lutte standstil eveTywhere except IA
Montana and q scattered few other
points on the continent
Further insight into the askuatiou
is given BY the following fact:
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

A lot OF familiar faces are going
% be missing IN the industry when
the upswing starts. They will be
replaced BY some new faces-the
ones who are smart enough 10 grasp
the significance OF these simple
facts. These facts are not mere gen
eraiitfes Amy copy OF the OH 4
Gas Journal viii show graphio
tabulation Of crude OH production,
gasoline stocks and the other facts
here given. II is merely q matter Of
putting the facts together
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Further insight into the sstuatiou
is given BY the following fact:
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Is this good time or a bad time
70 get into the oil Industry
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Now the people Ia the industry
know better. Water invasion has
already bit the Oklahoma City pool
and with the disastrous program
Of town lot drilling It Is q certainty
that Oklahoma City pool viii 10 Off
as rapad1y as did the great signal
Hill threat" that marked Callfor-
MIA oil history. II ia reported that
one outfit alone q running a7
strings OF tools IN Just plurxing
off bottom water 10 Oklahoma City
pools
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

P aHs f0Ftheosaiag plas l0d erouna roy
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

In the face Of an INCREASE in
consumption.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Only last year we had a new
''threat;" Oklahoma City II was
readily predicted that Oklahoma
City could produce more oil than
the world could use for the next
three years.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20
To Get In
To Get Out

knocked the price Of oil back down
70 $1.s5 per barreI2
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Burkburnett- Smackover ~ Sem
Inole-where are they todayl They
can't produce enough oil 20 take
care Of the state OF California to-
day. let alone flood the world.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

Neighhor why are you paint
ing one side Of your car red and
the other blue3"
Speed Fiend tits a fine idea.
You should Just hear the wit
nessea contradicting one am
other
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

I'm elad you re SO impress
sed dear. by all these sxplana-
tions I have been giving ron
about banking and ec0nom
les remarked the young hus-
band
Yes, darling. IL seems won
derful that anybody could
know ~ mach as ypu AZ abous
money without haying any
-s
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1931-06-20

FIGURE. RAsTUs. FIGURE
Guu no you know amy
reliable rule for estimating
the cost o. livfnR7'
Yes. Take your
income and add 10 per
cent"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
DELEGATE
GETS PRAISE

LONDON. July 23.-P-Dr. Ju-
Illus Curtius, Germany's foreign
minister, expressed deep apprecia-
ton today for the part which the
United States played in the seven
power conference just ended.
1T seems to me" ne said that
I ought 70 confine my comment 70
the political views OF the German
delegation. From that standpoint
the conference demonstrated inter-
national solidarity in a manner
which va truly moving and most
promising for the future.
Into this solidarity America
IS growing ver more intimately,
not only through her objective CO.
opeeatlon now bat also through
her readiness to Cooperate in the
future"
This attitude brought warm
words or thanks from the French
premier at the end OF the con-
ference.
so far as German-American
relations IN this conference are con-
cerned. even in Paris our delegation
took every opportunity 70 make
contacts with your excellent Ameri-
can statesmen. During the confer
ence pauses I called on Mr.. Slim
son several times and ali OF us
could chat III a friendly personal
way with your representatives. To-
night we shall have the pleasure OF
entertaining them at dinner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
rk on Valley Exhibit at Word s Fair Should Get Under Way Now
Cameron Youths To
Take Short Course

IA. who will 20 on a scholarship
donated By the San Benito Chamber
OF Commerce, has been raising poul-
Try successfully for several years.
Last year ne made $90.l5 profit from
% hens and has also cuIled his
flock for some time.
Received Profit.
Moon, IS. won the Harrington
Chamber OF Commerce scholarship.
He made a profit OF S108.74 from
so chicks which he had Matched. He
sold the cockerels for flyers, keep
ing the pullcts for his flocks.
Joseph Frankie. Jr., IA, or Los
Fresnos, won the Brownsville Cham
Der Of Commerce scholarship. He
made q profit OF $11l.05 from "a hens
and had % pullets last fall. He has
also made a success in poultry pro-
auction and IN January or this year
increased egg production or hts
ilock OF 40 hens from 90 eggs per
bIrd IN n months time up TO 1876
eggs. This increase was due to the
building OF a mash hopper 50 as to
keep the mash IN front OF the hens
all Of the time.
Highlands representative will be
Clarence Theme, IS. one or the
winners OF the bankers scholarships
from this county. Last year ne made
$306.l0 in twelve months time for
102 hens and also has 100 chicks
which he bought late in the season.
Scholarship Winner.
The other winner OF q bankers
scholarship is Odell Morrow. is. Of
Raym0ndville. he Is a successful
cotton grower. having produced IA
bales on 10 acres last year. He made
l.160 pounds Of seed cotton per
acre while an adult neighbor made
only 600 pounds. He planted improv-
ed varieties OF pure seed.
Henry Alsmeyer. Cameron county
agricultural agent, will accompany
the Cameron county boys to the
short course. Home demonstration
club women. All girls and others
from three Valley counties Will leave
on this train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
DEATH DECISION
Be RETURNED

ALBANY. July 23-tP-Convc-
ton OF l9-year-old Thomas Davis
in district court here last night on
a charge OF Staying Leon Shook in
1928 was today expected 10 play a
prominent part IN deciding the fate
OF Clyde Thompson. twice convicted
and sentenced 70 die In connection
with the death Of Lucien Shook.
Davis punishment was fixed at
ten years Imprisonment. he also
IS under f~ive-year suspended SEN
tence In connection with the slay-
ing of Lucien Shook.
Gov. Ross Sterling issued a 90
day reprleve 70 Thompson pending
the outcome OF Davis trial.
In granting the reprieve he said
ne would not be satisfied to al
low Thompson 10 20 10 the electric
chair until the courts made final
disposition OF Davis case.
Thompson's first conviction was
reversed and remanded by the court
OF criminal appeals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
FLYING PAIR
CROSSSTORM
path CENTER

WASHINGTON. July 23.-IP-
The Llndberghs have selected an
suspicious season for their vaca-
ton air trip % the orient.
Officials or the weather bureau,
consulting records Of the north Pa
cific and the Boring sea-many Of
them compiled by J~apan-found
average conditions In late July and
early August to rank with the best
for flying In that region.
start Next Week
The trip will start next week.
The exact day Is undecided. The
route will be via Ottawa, the Ca
madam northwest and Alaska
Later the menace OF storm. fog
and Ice forming on wings. in
creases. The northern summer,
which wanes rapidly after middle
August, now is at its peak.
However. Charles T.. Mitchell,
weather forecaster. pointed cut that
in the nature Of the regions
weather. the averages might be far
from conditions obtaining this year.
In August. "one OF the quieter
months" he said there are usually
two or three disturbances over the
ocean each day. Most. however.
pass 70 the south OF the selected
course"
Weather observers believe the
greatest hazards before the fliers
lie from the subarctic Alaskan re-
gions southwest over the Bering
sea to the Kamchatka peninsula
OF Siberia and the Kuril Islands TO
Japan.
Storms OFF Course.
The Aleutian island chain. ex-
tending west and south from the
Alaskan peninsula. the path Of
most north Pacific storms. is far
10 the south OF the course chosen
over the Bering sea. On the Lind
bergh course from Nome 10 Karag-
mski island. off the Kamchatka
peninsula. the percentage OF DAYS
when winds reach gale force is less
than for the more southerly por-
tons OF the Bering sea.
Nearing the island, however, the
percentage for August-four-is as
high IN any portion or the waters.
The cratic summer storms which
lash the region begin IN late Au-
gust. AS the north's brief summer
wanes they increase In number,
severity and duration.
To the southwest. the tropical
typhoon season finds SIS height in
August. often hitting Japan. these
storms. as traced BY the officials.
touch or skirt the volcanic Kuril
chain 70 the north then dLssipate
and veer north and eastward TO
the sea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
To. Show
AIcohoI Effects

AUSTIN. July 23. PA commit
tee from the Dallas County Wom-
ems Democratic association yester-
day asked the board on education
70 approve for use i'm the public
schools a series of colored slides
and lectures showing the harmful
effect Of narcotics and alcohol on
the human brain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
DRY AGENTS
SLAYER Held
IN INDIANA

FORT WAYNE. Ind. July rs
Rl-Four hours after he shot and
killed two federal prohibition agents
TO escape q trap they had laid for
him, George Adams. reputed Fort
Wayne ~bootlegger. and former con-
Wet, was captured by local police
early today.
Cornered on Road
Cornered on a road az the south
edge OF the city with a load OF To-
uor the agents had ordered last
night. Adams shot and killed Az
close range John y. Wilson, 40. ar
Rockwell Center. Ia. ranking spe-
cial agent in the indianapolis pro-
hibitiun enforcement office. wilson
was said BY hts companions 70 Be
unarmed.
Then, wounded In the neck and
cheek by shots from the u on
Walter NJ Gilbert, 50. special agent
from Cincinnati, Adams returned
the fire and Gilbert fell. fatally
wounded. He died an hour later
IN a Fort Wayne hospital.
Two Escape Fire
"A special federal prohibition tn
former, c. z. Green OF Portland.
Ind. and another special agent.
Oliver y. Gettle or Indianapolis.
who said Adams seemed ~ ~
crazy" dove for cover 70 escape
the fire from Adams gun. Both
were cut by barbed wire fencing
IN q culvert into which they drop
ped.
Adams made his escape and "a
vide search was organized. Local
police. tipped off b yfederal agents.
captured him without a shot being
fired early today a. ne drove I'D
TO the home here az Prank W. Ken
ierski. He was placed IN the Allen
county jail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
Flaming Oil Well
Plans

KILGORE. July %. tP--The at
tempt TO extinguish the flaming
Vitek No. ? well az Overton with
chemicals. which was scheduled for
this morning. has been postponed
until improvement can be made In
the water system.
Tests Of the water system this
morning resulted In the decision
that pressure was insufficient. n
was believed that an attempt 70
quell the fire with existing water
pressure would not bring salts
factory results.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
fame
WOULD GROW
AT CHICAGO

10y CtH1l GQfTE&pOuuGuL.1
LA FERIA. July 23.-Nurserymen
Df the Valley and others who have
discussed the matter have promised
70 donate MATERIAL for placing q
valley exhibit at the Worlds Fair
IA Chicago in 1888 and this section
should get busy right away on the
project. In the opinion OF John Clark
Of La FeTia, head OF the Valley Fair
citrus department we since rs
inception ten years ago.
Should Begin Work.
1t takes time to prepare an ex-
nibit for as important a fair as the
International exposition which viii
DC held In Chicago within the next
TWO years. ne pointed out. The mat
ter should be talked up now and pre-
partitions made TO have a worthwhile
exhibit az the fair, which will draw
thousands from all over the country.
Mr.. Clark urges that growers VINO
have made regulations with certain
crops be instructed to make q spe-
csal effort TO produce specimens
which can be exhibited at the worlds
faf. II these men concentrate on
producing large. well appearing
specimens the Valley will be able tc
show q fine collection Of products.
He pointed out that a 400-pound
pumpkin was displayed at M OF the
fairs. Special preparation produces
such attention gaining vegetables.
he says.
Good Advertising.
The Valley can get a tremendous
lot of advertising out OF an exhibit
at the fair because 10 will be seen by
prospective residents from states all
,over the country. Mr.. Clark thinks
the Valley should 60 strong on q
citrus exhibit at the fair In view
OF the wonderful citrus shows put on
by California and Florida. Mr.. Clark
says that he has been thinking about
the matter and talking IL over with
friends and acquaintances for some
time but thinks that the occasion
has arrived 70 begin actual prepara-
tons. IL is understood that a num-
Der OF Valley organizations are TO
discuss the matter. one Of them
possibly this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
MISCELLANEOUS DATA


Except for moderate crests over
the north Pacific coast, the Dakotas
and Minnesota, and the eastern
Gulf coast. low barometer domin-
ates this mornings weather map.
Temperatures are well above nor
NAL over the middle west. Scattered
SHOWERS and thunderstorms were
reported over Kansas. Missouri and
Kentucky and at a few stations on
the gulf coast. with q heavy fall OF
400 Inches at Pensacola.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

CORSICANA. July %. p
Charlie Douglas. whose trial for the
fatal shooting Of his sister-in-law
Texana Hall. was interrupted last
week when he was found in his jail
cell with both wrists and his
throat s.ashed. was back In county
jail today. having been moved from
a hospital last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
Child browns

GRAND SALINE. July 23.--Rl-
Johnnie Alleyn Luce, 5. was
drowned last night when she waded
into deep water az the Myrtle
Springs pool
The child had gone to the pool
to picnic with the Grand Saline
band Of which her father. John Luce,
was director. she had been wading
in shallow water while the band
was playing and apparently no one
noticed her distress. Her body was
found in seven feet OF water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

AUSTIN. July %. PA resolu-
ton requesting Gov. r.. S. Sterling
to call a conference OF governors
OF cotton producing states to dis
cuss the cotton situation and rem
edial measures was adopted unani-
mously by the Texas house today.
The date would be set by Gov.
Sterling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

Concrete lining Of canals in the
Valley Is the subject Of an article
In the July 9 issue OF the Engineer
ing News-Record by A. j. Moore
assistant TO A. Tamm. Harlingen
engineer. About $50 miles Of canals
and lateral bitches have been lined
he said. and lining OF 800 miles more
is contemplated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

A third floor will be added and
basement eliminated in plans for
the A. M. Horne efficiency apart
ments being drawn By Il. G. Love.
Harrington architect. There will be
80 rooms instead Of % as originally
planned. II IL hoped TO have the
building. which will cost about $50
600, ready IN October.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

HENRIETTA. July %. PA
grain elevator and two box cars
were burned last night WHEN fire
Of undetermined origin broke out
in the engine room OF the elevator.
The elevator contained but 500
bushels Of oats and less than a
carload Of wheat. The two cars
had been spotted to load this grain
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
Accept Wheat
For Payment

CHICAGO. July q. -P-Many
OF the International Harvester com
pany's dealers have arranged 70
accept wheat as half-payment for
farm machinery.
This was announced last night by
Alexander Legge. chairman of the
company's board. Wheat for Dec
ember delivery will be accepted &C
rs cents a bushel on the basis OF
the Chicago price, which yesterday
ranged from 81 "a 70 81 cents.
This would mean a bonus OK more
than 20 cents minus the shipping
cost.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
Bank Rate Raised

LONDON. July 2s.-Pl-The bank
rate was raised today from two and
one half 70 three and one half
per cent.
The increase IN the bank rate
vas decided upon bv the directors
Of the Bank or England as "a pro-
tective measure. made necessary
because Of the outflow Of gold
which. during the week ended yes
terdav totalled f15.1l9,704 tabout
$4,000. 000).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

A Tamm. member OF the water
duty committee Of the American
Society Of Civil Engineers. Is study
ing design or every irrigation system
in the Valley as a part Of the COM
mittee's study Of how much water
Is necessary to irrigate various areas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

SAN BENITO. July Remembers
or the Cameron County Home Dem
o~nstrat.on Council IN session here
voted their cooperation TO the VAL
lev Fair In making the 1881 exhibits
equal 70 II not superior 70 previous
ones although cash prizes have been
Withdrawn and only ribbons viii BE-
awarded.
Cash awards we're Withdrawn in
order 70 help decrease expenses In
view OF the fact that no admission
charges will be made this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
CBy staff Correspondent,

SAN BENITO. July 23.-when the
passenger train pulls out OF Har-
lingen Friday night. there viii &c
a number Of successful young Cam
eron county agriculturists aboard
bound for the annual. farmers short
course at College Station July p
to Aug. !.
TWO Of these, sam Moon Of Santa
Rosa, and Maurice Hance OF High
land are members OF the Cameron
county poultry judging team. Hance,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

A. w. Elmore. $40 r.. Harrison St,
has gone to Joplin. 10 attend the
funeral Of a brother. j. II. EImore.
10. who has been in III health several
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

KTLGORE. July %. R-Permits
TO drill 70 oil test wells In east
Texas counties were issued today.
Gregg county received 81 OF the
permits, Rusk, one. and Upshur,
one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

MISSIONARY. Now. in Africa
there are miles and miles without
a single school Why ought We 70
save up our pennies7
JACKIE. TO paw our fare to Afri-
ca.-Der Lustlge Sachse. Leipzig.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

tFirst figures. lowest tempera-
ture last night: second. hiehes.
yesterday; third. wind velocity at
8 O. m: fourth. precipitation 10
last "A hrs.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

Franklin o. Thompson, secretary
OF the Houston Builders Exchange,
visited the Valley this week and ex-
pressed himself as being ~favorably
impressed with the outlook.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

High and low tide at Port Isa-
bel Friday, under normal Meteo-
biological conditions:
Hfgn z.O1 q. m.
Low ssssnss.s.......... o.46 .. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

For East Texas: Partly cloudy
and somewhat unsettled Thursday
night and Friday. Moderate 70
fresh southerly winds on the COST.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

Fl. M. Mckinley Davies Is owner
and contractor on a frame residence
to cost s 1880 being erected az 1901
4. Fillmore. IL is to be Is X 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

The river will fall practically all
along during the next "A to IS
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

The per caDits debt OF Mississippi
In 1880 was $11B6
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23

"TvE TRIED EN- ALL-and it's Black Flag Liquid for me,
every timel It's priced to save me money, yet II kills flies
and mosquitoes, ants, ~bedbugs, reaches and moths like
magic"
Black Flag Liquids more powerful killing Ingredients
make il work quicker-and surer. Just close the windows
and spray the whole room with Black Flag pure, PLEASANT
smelling, stainless mist. Every last fly Or mosquito drops
and stays dead. Yet its absolutely harmless TO humans and
pets. Sold TO you on a money-backg guarantee.
This very day, get Black Flag Liquid-the safest, surests
quickest insectkiIler you ever used. And think Il saves
you money, tool c-urrsa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-23
HARLINCEN
BRIEFS


HARL1NGEN. July De. w.
Anglin. chief Of police. is in San
Antonio receiving medical treat
ment for asthma. Mackey Chaudoin
is acting chief during his absence.
The Washington times., 1931-01-23
GUILD DEMANDS
CLEAN STAGE

NEW YORK. Jan. % U.SO.
Legal censorship Of the New York
stage is inevitable If the the
atrical profession does not vol
UNFAIRLY take steps to obviate OBJ
scenity, the Theater Guild Maya
zine declares in its February Is.
sue. 1t says:
"The theatrical profession
should and probably can exer.
else an effectual voluntary con.
troll to Obviate Obscenity on
the stage. If the theatrical
profession does not voluntarily
take steps to this end, legal
censorship Of the New York
stage is inevitable"
The expression follows fast
upon decision of the League of
New York Theaters. Inc. to form
a permanent conference board
to Join with the committee of
nine formulated of playwrights,
Equity members and producers,
to suggest self-censorship.
The magazine publishes SYM
postum OF OplIl1OIlS Oh CIle lO44OW'
ing leaders in the drive for a clean
stage:
LEWIS MUMFORD-" 1 had
rather Danish the theater alto
gether, as Plato banished the
poet, than see it put under a
censorship"
REV. CHRIS STIAN F
REISNER-"It seems almost i'm
possible to find a play that is
absolutely clean, and vast num-
bers are diSgustingly vile"
H. L. MENCKEN-"I be-
lieve that complainants should
be required to post bonds and
that heavy damages should fol-
low automatically in case of ac-
quittal."