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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

that the league council provides
the same machinery for c~onsulta-
ton as is provided under the
n~ine-power pacific treaty on which
the American government Is sig
natory.
At first hesitant to accept the
leagues invitation to sit with II
because OF Japan's failure TO con-
sent. the state department moved
gradually toward its decision to
participate.
China, through its Washington
legation, announced its willingness
for the United States TO join in
any league action.
Proffers Rebuffed
Following reports that Japan had
fatty rebuffed American proffers
TO help preserve the peace through
the Geneva organization, Sec. Slim
son conferred at length with Am
bassador Debuchi. The latter later
recommended to Tokyo that 1t give
consent to this governments par
ticipation in any league action.
While there has been no official
comment on the subject, II has
been made clear informally at the
state department that the United
States would not associate itself
with the application of any league
sanctions.
State department officials look
on a present application Of the
Kellogg-Briand treaty as merely a
method Of establishing a limit, the
violation OF which would mark the
offending nation as the aggresSor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
KIDS CIRCUS
PLANNED FOR
VALLEY FAIR

AoPCCAh4 W 4no 14CL
HARLINGEN, oct. i6.-Boys and
girls Of the Valley are going to have
an opportunity to take a real part
in the biggest kids circus and
ranch show combined. ever staged
in the whole country. John r.
Floore. secretary-manager Of the
Midwinter Valley fair. announced
today. Floore stated thai arrange
ments have been completed with
Ross and wagner, well Anown out
door showmen, to organize q man.
moth kids circus company, using
boys and girls from every town in
the Rio Grande Valley, for two
performances at the fair this year.
This will be an unusual oppor-
tunity for every boy girl who
has a horse or pony ID who can
ride. There will be chance for
those who can do tricks on horse
back, for those whose horses are
trained TO do tricks and for dozens
Of boys and girls who sit well on a
horse and "a ride at a trot, canter
and gallop and just tide.
Anyone who Is interested n TAX
ing part In the kids circus and
ranch show sh Id communicate
with ]. King Ross at the circus
general headquarters in Alamo.
Application blanks will be provided
to everyone who is interested.
Special acts are planned and
costumes assembled and according to
announcements made today from
the circus headquarters, this show
Is going to be one Of the most ex-
citing and colorful exhibitions Of
any fair. Many ' rises are already
in training and some outstanding
child riders will be seen In the
arena. as well as some Of the Ross
and Wagner riding exhibitions.
Applications are alreadv being
received from boys and girls who
want TO take part in this big Valley
wide circus and ranch sh-w and
from the interest already manifest
it appears that the kids circus is
going to prove to be the greatest
OF all the numerous attractions at
the Valley Midwinter fair this
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
ON WAR-PATH

PHILADELPHIA-No Indian is
going to get tough with him, John
Birch vows. He assured a jrdge be-
fore whom he was hailed that the
Indian. a wooden n at that, at
tempted 10 hit hin with a bunch
OF wooden cigars as he passed a
cigar store. In defending himself
Birch broke up the wooden redman.
He denied having swallowed any
thing stronger than one-half OF one
per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
PRECEDENT FAvORS
LONG

WASHINGTON. Oct. 10. Up
Ample precedent exists for the posi-
ton OF Huey p. Long Is retaining his
post as governor OF Louisiana after
his election to the senate.
Half a dozen senator's in the past
are shown by records at the capitol
20 have continued serving as COVER
nor OF their states after being
chosen for the senate.
Sen. Robert M. LaFollette of Wis
conSin. father Of the present senator,
chose to continue as governor more
than a year after his election to the
senate and nearly a year after lis
team began.
Others who did likewise were
Sen. Johnson. republican. California
former Sen. David B. Hill. Of Neu
York: former Sen. Hoke Smith oi
Georgia: former Sen. James L. AL.
corn. Of Mississippi. and former Sen.
Philip Allen. of Rhode Island.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
COPS ROPE GATORS

what strange duties may befall the
lot OF policemen. as three Of the
local cops have fornd. Very early
In the morning thev received a
call from Richard p. Grossenheider
that two alligators had broken out
OF a pen in the rear OF his home
and wer wandering about the
neighborhood. The policemen grab
bed ropes and after a struggle sue
ceeded in roping the gators much
In the fashion Of a cowhand roping
a calf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
OFFERS SELF FOR 500

LOS ANGELES.-Jam~S Walker
has put himself on the slave mar
ket. Out OF work and IN debt to the
extent OF 500. Walker Is offering
to sell his services for that amount
for n year. He Is an experienced
chauffeur. gardener and bookkeeper.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
HONG AND CYR
TO LET COURT
SETTLE AFFAIR

BATON ROUGE, La, Oct. 16. R9-
Louisiana's gubernatorial revolution
apparently . going TO be decided by
battles purely legal.
Gov. Huey z. Long, the besieged,
rested his armed guard OF state
highway police today following the
announcement Of his lieutenant
governor. Paul N. Cyr, chief pre-
tender 10 the executives chair, that
ne would leave the matter 10 the
courts.
Cyr Avoids Trouble.
Cyr. who voluntarily took the
governors oath at Shreveport and
demanded that Long abdica.e be-
cause Of his recent election 10 the
u. s. senate, said last night he had
mo intention of going to Baton
Rouge TO start trouble"
He made the announcement in q
campaign speech at Alexandria Che
Is seeking election To IT, governor
ship in the next voting) and added
he was going TO abide by decision Of
the courts because I am : law abid-
ing man."
The third claimant to the COVER
nor's office. Walter l.. Aldrich, un-
employed resident of Shreveport.
who took the oath after Cyr and
he. too, would file an custer suit
against Long. remained silent 20
day. He previously said he was COM
Ing here to take possession Of the
office.
Meanwhile. there was an open ses-
son on the office Of lieutenant COVER
nor.
Alvin .. King OF Lake Charles,
president pro tempore OF the state
senate, was on the payroll as lieuten-
ant governor after Long had Cyr's
name struck off as he laid claim TO
the governorship. But he was only
one OF those who said the Job was
theirs. He has taken the oath.
I's Open Season.
l.. D. Smith Of Benton claimed ne
had as much right TO the office as
King and also took the oath TO be-
come "one 0s the lieutenant COVER
nors." z. II. Reed. q Shreveport gro
xceryman, remarked that times we're
DEs0rt Of hard" and that he also ex-
'pected to take the oath for lieuten-
ant governor because "the third
governor ought to have a lieutenant
governor"
Cyr is seriously continuing his
denunciation Of Long and his plans
for filing his custer suit. At the
capitol Long called the situation a
comedy Of modern politics"
Yesterday Long said his fear OF an
Invasion of his administration by
Cyr, should the chief executive leave
the state. now was gone. "Cyr," he
said, lis out"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

About 20 per cent Of Chosen's
54.432.l0 acres is under cultivation.
japan owning nearly one-half of
the titled land.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

dies silk garments. The ladies or
Brownsville win find that this con-
Germ renders the most expert ser
vice on fine dresses and ladies'
silks. as they are skilled In this
work.
Garments that are properly
cleaned win wear longer, for the
process used by this nee livens
the silks and woolcns. and makes
them wear-resisting. Thus q gar
ment they clean not only looks
better. but comes back without
any disagreeable odor. The man.
agement assures their patrons Of
satisfactory work and reasonable
prices. Their patrons include many
prominent people Of this section
who are regular customers at their
establishment.
We are pleased to give the
American Dry Cleaners and Dyers
prominent mention In this indus
trial review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

The Merchants National Bank Is
M Of the strongest, and most reli-
able financial institutions In south
Texas. Established In 1908, II has
for % years employed a modern
system of finance. and is equipped
to render service In all departments.
commercial. saving. trust. and
safe deposit. A hearty welcome
awaits you at their counters.
The service offered by the mod
ern financial institution. Is a far
cry from the banking service that
was available In ancient and med
feval times. III we roll back the
scroll OF bank history only 50 far
as the Rothchild era. We find that
banking consisted only Of making
loans and accepting deposits.
However. today we find there Is
probably no other business, which
Is so absolutely essential to the gen.
eral welfare Of the community In
which II Is established. The Mer-
chants National Banks knowledge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

struction work. that brings them
ever increasing business. Back OF
all the work they have done stands
their guarantee OF complete salts
faction, and in this section their
name has become synonymous with
a high standard OF quality.
They have the required equi I.
ment for the building OF mar dir
ferent types OF structures. and un-
derstand the various forms OF mod
ern construction down to the small
est detail. The management is also
in close touch with the sources OF
supply Of all kinds OF materials.
and are able to bring to any build
ing project Just what is specified.
Their practical experience and
business connections, enable them
TO render this complete service, 50
that owners are not subject to
needless delay. and we recommend
them highly to all OF our readers.
Their Brownsville offices are at
West First and Fronton Streets,
phone 90.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
BROWNSVILLE HERALD BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
Prepared and Compiled By T. NM
AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS e OVERS

Service, Quality and 6atisfac-
ton" have caused the patronage
Of the American Dry Cleaners and
Dyers, 1O41 washington, Phone
884. to steadily increase, and today
they rank among the leading dry
cleaners Of south TEXAS. This
reliable concern is under the cap
able management Of Messrs. b. N.
Fullen and H. p. Fullen. who have
had many years Of practical ex-
perience In this work, and always
{ to 1t that their patrons re-
ceive expert work and prompt
service.
Their plant In Brownsville Is
equipped with the most modern
machinery available. and they
handle all classes OF cleaning and
dyeing In q most satisfactory man
ner. Every garment left with them
Is given their careful attention.
No work is too difficult to handle.
and they make a speciality Of la
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

OF men, markets. commerce, and
finance. places II In an enviable
position. ard one which enables Ii
TO render q service, not alone to
Brownsville, but TO south Texas as
well, which Is unsurpassed by any
other kind OF business. Whether its
patron be a large corporation Or a
humble individual, it rigidly adj
heres TO the policy Of extending the
same courtesy. and giving the same
careful attention to any problem
offered to 1t for solution. An i'm
portant feature OF their service Is
the trust department, where expert
advice regarding investments. max
ing OF wills, trust funds, etc, Is
available.
The officers and directors are
men OF well known financial and
executive ability and OF the highest
standing In the community. It Is
. pleasure to give this institution
prominent mention In this indus
trial review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
x BANK & TRUST co.

renders . service which is un-
surpassed BY any other kind Of
business. Safe, efficient. and pro-
gressive, this financial institution
Is an important factor In u In
dustrisl progress.
The policy Of The Texas Bank q
Trust CO. Is Of accommod- lion
to its patrons. The best interests
Of It's customers are always con-
suited, and they determine the
course 1t shall follow In every in
stance, except where those inter-
ests would conflict with, or prove
a menace to the welfare OF the
community at large.
Their policy has drawn this In
stitution q large clientele. every one
OF whom Is q real friend. just as
this Institution Is q real friend to
all whom It serves. It's officers are
men Of the highest standing In the
community. Of irreprt enable char
acter and unassailable repute.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
WALKER CRAIG, Wholesale Merchants

In Brownsville, at sos Fronton,
phone 673. you will find Walker
Craig. Wholesale Merchants. They
also have houses at Mission and
Kingsville. The dealers OF south
Texas can secure here, staple and
fancy groceries OF the highest
quality, at most reasonable prices.
This is one of the most popular
wholesale houses in this section,
and the place where a dependable
line OF pure food products Is carried
in stock. to meet any and all de-
mands OF the retailers.
Walker Craig, Wholesale Mer-
chants, r leaders In this line,
and their work has received the
highest commentator. They have
won the admiration Of their many
patrons through their efforts to
excel in service, quality and cour-
tesy. Some Of the leading restau-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE VALLEY SANITARY MILK co.

The Valley Sanitary Milk Com
pany. "All thru the Valley" are man.
ufacturers OF Grade "A" Pasteurized
Whole Milk and Cream. Buttermilk,
Cottage Cheese. Valley Brand But
te-, and Valley Hostess Ice Cream,
which are outstanding for their
purity and quality. Everything pro-
duced at their model plants at Mer-
cedes, phone 126 and Brownsville,
phone $3.50. Is pasteurized. Mr.. S. ".
Polk Is the general manager and iAr.
M. w. Boehlke Is manager OF the
Brownsville plant which Is located a.
end OF st. Charles st.
Ask you doctor. The physician PEE
scribes nourishing foods, and plenty
OF sleep. as the two important fac
tors to good health. And were you 10
ask him .or me other. he would say
pure, Pasteurized Milk, and plenty
OF II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The contractors and builders.
farmers, and people generally, will
be glad to know. that they can de-
pend upon The Frontier Lumber CO.
for Just about anything In the lun-
Der AMI building material line.
IN this review VI our onward pro-
grexs. X mfy be truly said, that this
Te,lahle concern Is q valuable ssseE
III Brownsville and south Texas. We
wish to direct your specirl attention
to their commendable activities. End
also point to the advantages OF OBJ
tanning their building material. tim
befs, and lumber Of every descrip-
ton. ion your construction projects
Before making your final purchases
let them give you an estimate m
your lumber needs. Prompt attention
Is m important feature OF their SER
vice. an tim every builder can ap-
ureciate.
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THE Ell JARDIN GARAGE

q smash-up you might have been
in, you will find that they can
take your wrecked car or truck. and
rebuild 1t in such q way, that no
n will ever know 1t has been in
a collision. II In motoring over the
highway you have been bumped by
a road hog. or q mad driver, and
the body OF your car Is dented. or
tenders bent, etc. just drive around
to The FL Jardin Garage, 306 18th
st., and they will fix 1t up for you.
50 that your a will look like new.
We take pleasure In recommend
ing the FL Jardin Garage very
highly to the citizens OF south Tex
as, as an establishment that meets
every requirement in this line. II
you desire exper. washing, g~reasing.
or the most complete and thorough
servicing for your a by skilled
mechanics, let them serve you. You
will find them courteous, accom-
modating, and highly efficient.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

This progressive concern, located
at 3O6-llth street. phone l22o. Is
the official A. A. A. garage In
Brownsville, and lures q most
complete washing, greasing. polish
ms. and general garage service. be-
ing the only completely equipped
garage for this service in the city.
They handle a fine line Of tires
and tubes, and have q 24-hour
wrecker service. Your car will be
safe in their fire-proof storage. Mr.
H. M. Brady is the manager.
The Ell Jardin Garage also fea-
lures an expert service In body re-
building. painting, and auto top
work OF all kinds. Estimates are
made free. They have equipped
their establishment with all the
latest. and most modern equipment
for the repair Of wrecked cars. and
they offerfa complete service In car
rebuilding. No matter what kind OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The covacevich Supply co. To-
Gated at i25l Levee. phone 78o. Is
an automotive supply house. special
izing in automobile supplies and
replacement parts OF all kinds. Geo.
Covacevich Is the proprietor. They
also have q complete line OF hard
ware, electrical and plumbing sup
piles. pipe and fittings OF every
description.
This well known concern buys d.
rect from the factories. selling parts
and accessories to many local gar
ages and retailers OF this section.
The high grade supplies. automo-
tive, electrical, and plumbing. han
died by this concern, are recognized
by the trade as made OF the very
best materials and or the highest
grade workmanship. Taey are ma
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The Texas Bank q Trust CO. ll23
Elizabeth, phone 40. Is one Of the
most reliable banking institutions
in this section. Its methods are
up-to-date and efficient. It's man
agement Is able, and fully COM
petent to cope with every financial
problem that may come t. 1t for
solution.
AS q vital factor in the upbuild-
ing OF Brownsville and south Tex
as, The Texas Bank a Trust Co.
ha- played . prominent and hon.
orable part. 1t Is known q q bank
OF superlative integrity one that
al be counted on always to carry
its share Of the load. in any for
ward looking and progressive move
ment.
1t employs q modern system OF
finance, which meets every require
ment OF up-to-date banking service.
1t has kept pace with the marvel
Gus progress OF south Texas, and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
WHITE & SUTHERLAND, Insurance Ascy.

The White g. Switzerland Insar-
ance Agency, located in state Ma
tional Bank Bldg. phone AIT. ! o
reliable agency. with q well estab-
lished insurance in good, strong. old
line companies. They specialize in in
surance. write practically every
form Of insurance. Z cluding fire,
tornado, automobile public liability.
and workmen's compensation bonds.
One of the most important factors
in the upbuilding OF a community Il
the adequate protection OF property.
The firm that handles insurance IS
n Of the most important assets
that q community can have. 1t Is
through the efforts OF insurance x
perts that property Is kept adequate
ly insured. and the community is
protected against home and indus
trial losses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Outside Of the value, and wide use
Of milk itself. which according to all
standards Is the nearest product 70
a balanced ration that Is knows.
its by-products r used in every
home, In the cooking and prep-ra-
ton OF every meal that we at.
The establishment that provides
q product that Is used so much In
every home. every day. should be
given a little time and thought. ami
q visit to the plant Of the Valley
Sanitary Milk Co, will convince all
Of the wisdom OF purchasing dairy
products from this well known, ana
reliable concern. Their many salts
fled patrons which are the result o.
the quality products they manufac-
ture. ~ all loyal supporters for this
progressive Brownsville. and south
Texas institution, and we are pleased
to give this concern prominent men
ton In U industrial review.
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w. A. VELTEN CONSTRUCTION co.

The w. A. Velten Construction
Co, General Contractors, have
taken an active part in construc-
ton work in Texas. Many business
and private buildings in this Sec
ton stand as examples OF their
ability as contractors and builders.
They design. build. and finance, and
offer a complete service. This
prominent concern Is now complet-
Ing the modern $4,000 plant OF The
Texas Citrus Fruit Growers sost-
citation at San Carlos. They also
have under construction for this
association, a new $4,000 project
In Harrington. which will be the
most complete In the Valley.
The w. 4. velten Construction
Co. always uses the hest materials
available. They have an efficient
corps Of assistants. and perform all
work according to the building
codes. underwriters regulations, and
methods used by masters In the
trade. This concern has built a
reputation for reliability In con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Of a fuel that Is cleaner, safer. and
more convenient than ordinary
fuels. and rs supplied &C less cost.
Brownsville residents have s2und
that natural gas Is . ver- practi-
CAL clean, and economical source
OF heat
The day has arrived. when every
one In this community can enjoy
home life. secure In the knowledge
that our days OF playing janitor TO
the furnace are over. with the in
stallation OF automatic gas heat in
the home. The engineers and Of
ficials OF The Rio Grande Valley
Gas Company are always NO your
service. IN connection with servicing
your gas-fired equipment. or rec-
ommend'ng new and improved gas
fired units.
1t Is a pleasure to give this reli-
able and progressive concern PROM
inert mention In this review or
u progress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE WHITE KITCHEN

The White Kitchen. 400 18Th st.,
phone 677. Is one Of the outstand-
ing dining rooms in this section.
and is the pride Of the home people.
The most modern and up-to-date
equipment, unequaled service, and
excellent food, place the White
Kitchen In the front rank in south
Texas. Their prices are very res-
sonable. Here Is a cafe where only
food products Of the highest quail
ity are served, and all food Is care
fully prepared under the direction
OF the south's finest chefs.
Both the exterior and interior
Of the White Kitchen are attract
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
HERALD BUSINESS
and INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
THE RIO CRANDE VALLEY GAS CO.

This industrial review OF thu on
ward progress Of Brownsville would
Be incomplete. without favorable
mention Of . great public service
company, which has kept Browns
vile In the vanguard OF progress.
and has been instrumental IN max
ing it . comfortable. happy city. we
refer to The Rio Grande Gar Co.
40 18th st.. phone 1860. one OF the
city's greatest assets. Mr.. Nike
Groom Is the manager.
Perhaps the greatest gift this
company has brought to Browns
vile Is comfort and cleanliness.
Most Of the homes and business
houses are connected with this
company's gas distribution system.
Many Of them are using gas ex-
clusively. and are doing 50 with
real economy. Natural gas has
proven q very satisfactory fuel-an
ideal fuel-with all the advantages