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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
CONFIDENCE IS
BANK KEYNOTE
CBy STAT Co. 1spondenD

fBy Star Co 4SpOndentJ
HARLTNGEN, Oct. "A bank
failure is something 1t takes a
community years to rim down and
hurts it UNNECESSARILY, said B. M.
Holland, president Of the Valley
state Bank, in voicing a plea be-
fore the Lions Club Thursday for
confidence in banking around
which the commercial structure OF
this country is built.
He scored those who peddle un-
founded rumors about banks, de-
claring that these stories spread
because no one takes the trouble
10 investigate them before repeat
ing them.
Action Of other bankers in hurry
ms their currency TO the aid OF
two sound institutions IN e VAL
lev was Landed as fine evidence OF
one bankers faith in another.
The few dollars an individual
might lose II a bank crash really
were to occur are nothing COM
pared with the effect on business
life OF a community in which such
a run occurs, he declare,
Banking Is built on confidence.
he said. and IL false and sometimes
malicious rumors ri TO be needed
hv everyone without investigation,
the institution will be undermined.
Mr.. Holland. who is chairman OF
the committee which worked to-
wards bringing the Texas-Okla-
homa district Kiwanis col 'ention
to the Valley. thanked the Lions
for their support and said that
their aid would be necessary in
furnishing transportation % the
delegates when they come in 1892.
Misses Ruth Graham and Donna
Y,ou Gilmore entertained with song
dance numbers with Miss Josephine
Pollard at the piano.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
DITTMANN

An era OF United States history
which was filled with an abundance
Of picturesque and exciting Incl
dents will be portrayed by The
C~onquering Horde" Richard Arlen's
latest starring picture, at the Dit
mann Theatre today.
Richard Arlen is stalling IN the
picture. playing the role Of Dan
McMasters. The government secret
service agent who tracks down the
guilty leader OF the "carpet-bag-
gers and brings him 10 justice.
Nay Wray Is the pretty and high
minded owner of one OF the finest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
RIVOLI-SAN BENITO

The sky l. the limit for ability;
America is still the land OF OPP
portunity for a poor boy. depres-
sion or no depression: that Is the
theme OF "Skylinc." the Fox pic
ture. directed 5y sam Taylor with
Thomas Meighan. Maureen O'Suli-
van, Hardie Albright. Myrna 10y
ana Donald Dillaway in the prin-
cipaI roles, which comes TO the
Rivoli Theatre, San Benito, to-
morrow.
Meighan portrays a successful
builder Of skyscrapers. who gives
the boy a job and later discovers
him to be his son. but does not
dare reveal the fact to him.
Albright appears as tn boy and
Miss O'Sullivan as the girl. To-
gether they furnish one of the most
fascinating romances ever brought
TO the screen. according to critics.
Showing for the last times today
Charlie Ruggles in his first starring
role The Girl Habit"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
4QUARTER OF
BILLION ASKED
FOR u. s. NAVY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2-A1-Au-
thorization by congress of a $780,
COX. 600 naval construction program
Is TO be sought In December by the
republican chairmen Of the last
senate and mouse naval committees.
This disclosure came toda7 on the
heels OF Senator Borah's approval
Of President Hoover's move to re-
duce federal expenditures by slash
ing six destroyers off a replacement
program OF eleven.
The plans were discussed between
Senator Hale OF Maine and Rep
resentative Britten Of Illinois at a
closed conference yesterday In the
senate naval committee rooms.
Want Navy Approval
II was decided that since con-
greSs Is charged by the conStitu-
tio.. with providing adequate ma
thorities should be summoned for
questioning as 10 the needs Of
the navy, PARTICULAR with refer
ence to building up to the London
treaty limits.
One stipulation was, however,
that the naval general board n
the ranking admirals in the navy
department must approve the pro-
gran before any definite drive
would be made to secure passage
of the measures at the coming
session.
A tentative outline Of the pro-
posed legislation calls for the con-
struction under the treaty OF the
remaining tonnage in aircraft car
riers; $4,000 tons in mall gun
cruisers with or without flying
decks; and a complete replacement
OF the destroyer force Of 10000
tons, or about 100 destroyers within
the next five years.
Adams Meets Hoover
Under the disarmament treaty,
the United States Is allowed $4,000
tons in aircraft carriers. The heavy
has one Of 1890 tons under con-
struction and plans to dispose OF
tie 1880 ton experimental T
rhr Langley. With the Saratoga
e. Lexington, each Of 80 go tons,
f66r Of about $4,000 tons a be
constructed at a cost OF S25.OOO,OOO
each.
In the meantime, Secretary Ad-
az conferred today with his naval
chiefs in an effort TO find methods
by which Mr.. Hoover's demand for
a s6l .000. 900 reduction in expen-
ditures might be met. The navy's
budget estimate for the next fiscal
year amounts to $40. 900, 900 and
Mr.. Hoover desires it be reduced to
$40, 000, 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
INHERITED

Mistress: The last maid I had
was too fond Of policemen. Mary.
I shall expect you to avoid them.
New Maid: Don't worry about
that, ma'am. / 'ates the sight of
'em. My fathers a burglar. -
Passing Show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
Ask Citrus Info
Staff Correspondent.)

SAN BENITO, Oct. Prom far
away Argentina has come a letter
from a man interested in citrus
growing.
DR.. Pedro Diaz Colodrero. Ciudad
de Corrientes, asked for the name
Of a publication carrying facts
about Valley citricuiture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02

The United States Is the only
country that produces cornstarch
in appreciable quantities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

4 I the Ford Offices in Dearborn. il was explained, Mr.
~ Ford's activity is the expression Of a longtrli desire
to do something tangible for The farmer.
Mr.. Ford has always felt that The farm could gam 4
great deal by maintaining a closer relation with industry.
II was said. mot only will the farmer he able ID sell his
produce for industrial uses. but he can take a leaf from
the book Of industry in the matter Of mass production and
efficiency. No ordinary farmer can afford to experiment
with things like this. IL i too big a proposition. But Mr..
Ford has the money and he has the inclination 10 do So
Industry can gain much BY a close relation with agri-
culture. also"
When times are slack and men arc not needed In indus
try it may be possible that they can be used on the farm.
This is all predetermined. Of course. Mr.. Ford does not
know exactly what will come out Of all his work-al his
experimenting. He merely wants 70 spend his time and
his energy In a sincere attempt 10 better the condition 81
the farmer.
Henry Ford has II tractors Al work in The fields u his
experimental farm at Macon. The field fences have all
been torn down. leaving only the boundary fences. This
gives an opportunity for large-scale operations, for the
fields are nearly all "mie-squarc.'
Collective farming is a phrase that has lately become
familiar 10 the farmers and other residents Of The neighb0r-
hood. They have heard the phrase before. IN connection
with the great Soviet program Of farming. Now they are
seeing II worked out in front of their eyes.
II Is literally in front OF their eyes. too. They st there
those who are unemployed-all day long on the steps
Of John Cowman's store watching their neighbors work.
And they all have their own ideas about what D. going On.
From the steps Of the store one can see far across the
fields. Over in the hollow on the farm formerly owned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

Here one OF the world richest men. king or
the most stupendous industrial organization in the world.
is endeavoring to prove to the farmers of the country that
their methods have been wrong and their markets made
quate. Born and brought up on a farm in Dearborn
Township. this mechanical minded genius has always cher
ished the notion that he could produce crops BY an easier
me,ncd and tor more diverse purposes than have ever been
utilized.
Now he has acquired several thousand acres Of land in
an ancient agricultural settlement in the northeast corner
OF Lenawee County. and he has begun the work Of expert
mentation that he thinks will revoluhonize the business Of
raising crops.
dilemma of the farmer lies in the matter of providing new
uses for farm products. Too large a share Of the farmers
output has been used for food and little or none of it is
used for industrial purposes.
For a long time he has talked about his plans for Great
ing new uses for farm crops and for some time he has con-
Quoted experiments on his farm al Dearborn. he thinks
he might be able to raise crops that will furnish the raw
material for automobiles and perhaps for a multiplicity of
other industrial products. He has devoted much Of his
land. for instance. to raising cantaloupes-not for the mar
ket. but to make industrial alcohol for use in his factories.
Rumor has 1t also that he will raise goldenrod for rub
Der. In this field his associate and friend, Thomas Edl-
son. has conducted experiments for many years. 1t i pre-
dicted that the Macon farms will be used for the growing
Of goldenrod. but thus far there is no evidence Of it.
The truth Of the entire matter is that Mr.. Ford thinks
something should be done about this farm situation" He
is merely cropping around for some sort OF a solution. He
has the money. the time and the inclinaion-and he Is
using all three.
Ii was last November that the farmers Of that section
were startled and aroused by the activities of a mystic =
rious land buyer who gave the name Of Charles King.
MIR. King had been there before two or three years ago -
and has promised to come back soon and close a lot Of
deals for the purchase of farms. He did not come
back then. however. and It was not until last November
that he actually began TO pay out money.
The price ranged from about $50 to $50 an acre
and the man seemed to have his mind made up in advance
as to the price he would pay. AS soon as an agreement
would be reached he would make a down payment. some
times $500 or $1,000 in cash.
DUMORS spread through the surrounding territory.
Some OF the rumors spread to distant towns and
cities and a great many inquiries were made at the
Ford office. Then Mr.. Ford's connection with the en-
terprise was established. and residents discovered that
the new owner had bought tractors and a good deal Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

TyHlS Is one Of his many hobbies. HE tells his .execu-
tves. those with whom Ne comes into close contact.
that he Is endeavoring to discover some Of the hidden
truths Of agriculture.
He tells the farmers Tie same lhing-when he meets
them on the road or in the village store. He talks freely
to them-tells them what he hopes to accomplish. how he
intends 10 do It and what he thinks Of tractors. corn cures.
maple syrup and the back 40 on the old Conklin place.
Mr.. Ford thinks nothing at all Of jumping into a ditch
to show The workmen how 10 dig. He often does il. Or
else he will take an ak away from a wood cutter and swing
il for half an hour or more. He never shows any signs
of fatigue afterwards.
Farming" said Nh. Ford one day. ought 10 be run
more like industry"
HE was standing On the porch ~ TIE house that furnishes
a headquarters for the Macon Telephone Company.
was brought up On a farm and | learned a good deal
about II. always figured It was too hard work for what
was accomplished and was interested III saving labor "
much as possible. But | was more interested in other
things. 50 | left the farm.
Now It seems to me that the farmer ought to work
closely with the manufacturer. The two ought 10 use the
same methods and ought to help each other. They should
work together much better than they do"
Iagazine-rrtnted in LII 8 Al
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

cred il had once been a school. So he bought the store
and Is making arrangements to have II torn down soon. IN
the meantime he j. trying to buy the telephone exchange
building across the street. 10 be used as a store.
When he has rebuilt the schoolhouse ~ II was 100
years ago Ne will install a teacher and hold school there
If the school board j. willing. Thus far they are All In
favor Of the plan. All the buildings near the store have
been bought and will be torn down-giving The school a
wide expanse Of lawn on every side.
Over on the corner is an old blacksmith shop run by Il.
A. Bailey. Ii Is a picturesque establishment just as 1t Is
a real old-time smIthy. But Mr.. Ford learned that " had
once been a Presbyterian church and he is eager to acquire
il and re-establsh It as a church building. He has bought
an old wagon works, and will establish The blacksmith shop
there.
The old Richard Pennington UNDERSTANDING nearly a
third Of a mile back from the corner occupied ny tie Cow
man store-is being restored to its former bnlianoe- Ii
Is to be a museum for antiques. gathered for Mr.. Ford IN
the surrounding country.
"A crew Of 20 men has been working for two " three
weeks soddine the immense field that surrounds thr Pen
nngton place. II Is to Be a show place. Eventually he
whole village Of Macon is to be restored 10 I'D oId-time
condition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

why fellow who knows what he is doing and takes a keen.
almost chldlike interest in doing it, In fact. he d very
much like a boy with a new coli. Mr.. Ford Is 6S.
He walks 50 rapidly that even his huskiest employees can
not keep up with him. AT hrst the farmers would ENJOY
the privilege Of talking 10 the richest man in the world.
They wanted to tell him things about this country in which
they had spent their entire lives and in which their fathers
and srandfathers had been born.
They soon discovered he knew a good deal about the
land himself, and he took a great deal Of pride in his
knowledge. They also found him 10 Be a very tough
old codger."
One day Nh. Ford came upon 4 gang Or men moving
hay on one Of his fields. He watched for a few minutes
and then stepped up to a young man who was handling a
scythe.
Could | borrow that scythe for just a moment. pleased"
Mr.. Ford asked.
The young man handed il over very politely and stepped
back 10 see what would happen.
Mr.. Ford took a few trial strokes. htched his shoulders
in his characteristic manner. ran his finger along the edge
Of the scythe-and then started 10 work. He took long.
even strokes. rhythmical. easy and effective.
He worked for 10 minutes OF moTe-then handed the
scythe to the farm hand-and walked past the villagers
10 his luxurious automobile.
They looked AZ each other for a moment and then one
Of them slapped his thigh.
well. II that don't beat the Dutch.
Mr.. Fond seemed 10 ENJOY the
experience immensely. III fact.
N@M - h. seems to enjoy II all. he
often spends hours tramping about
M##M#Z&&#$&& the rlara ike any other farmer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03
Henry Ford's Mysterious New Hobby

he Detroit motor magnate, at 68,
has taken over 5000 acres OF
Michigan farm land and begun
to experiment in q lavish way,
trying to teach old dirt farmers
a few new tricks by finding a
new use for the over-supp|y Of
farm products, thus increasing
demand and solving farm relief
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

"HE latest and perhaps the greatest OF all the
= hobbies Of Henry Ford. i. now being worked out
in Macon Township. Lenawee County. Michi-
gan. As miles from Dearborn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

by Lou Collar the men are
burning brush. pulling siumps
and laying tile. TO the east
a fleet Of tractors n IA work.
Seven machines are chugging
back and forth-alI IN one
huge field. They run at top
speed and the picture u a
strange one in that quaint.
conservative community.
AT four O'Clock the men are
relieved from duly-all But
the tractor men. who work un-
iii six. AT the stroke w four
huge trucks dash up 40 the
groups Al work. The men
Jump in and the trucks take
them 70 the Old miIl-lhe
headquarters of tn PROJECT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

r. IN > Of cars are
parked there-work-
men cars-and AS soon
as The trucks disgorge their
human freight the men run To
their cars and start for home.
II il a small replica VI a
Ford factory.
The old mill itself II one NJ
the most interesting points Of
the entire development. II was
bought BY Mr.. Ford nearly
two years ago and has been
entirely restored. Mr.. Ford
has bought MI tile old machin-
cry and has equipped the mill
for actual service. II was both
a sawmill and a gristmill in the
old days. and will bc used for
these purposes again.
Mr.. Ford found Y little she'd
in the rear OF the Cowman
store. II piqued III curiosity
because Of Tho unusual con-
struction and IVY finally d.scoy-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

Of the residents had been hired at a base wage Of s.
a day and new men were beng put u work almost
every day. Things were indeed beginning to happen.
Mr.. Ford i deeply interested in the project-so
II was u distinct shock 10 some of tie farmers 81
the neighborhood to see him tramping across his
ncwly-acquired fields IL ; O'Clock IN the morning.
Here was no sickly millionaire. lie is a rugged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03

Mr.. Fond seemed 10 ENJOY The
experience immensely. IN fact.
h. seems 10 ENJOY II all. tie
often spends hours tramping about
the place. like any other farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
MAYBE

Jones-You must find that impedi-
mont in your speech rather inconveni-
ent.
Bones--Oh, n-no-no; everybody has
his p-pecularity. S-st-st-stammering
Is m-m-mine. What's yours?
Jones-Really, I am not aware that
| have any.
Bones-Do you s-st-st-tir your tea
with y-y-your right hand?
J0nes-Why, yes, Of course.
Bones-Well, that's y-y-y-your PIP
PECULIARLY; m-most p-p-people use q
t-te-te-teaspoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Questions Puzzle

Are you positive" demanded coun-
sci, shat the prisoner is the man who
stole your carp
"Well," answered the witness, II
was until you cross-examined me. Now
I'm moi sure whether l ever had
car at ALL"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
To Keep the Missus from Bakin'

"This job of bringing home the ba-
con is no joke" sighed one married
man.
NO." growled the other one, "and
on top of that l always have to stop
at the bakery and bring home the
bakin', too"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
STOP THAT COUGH!
Milford. Va

Milford, Va
81 w s taken
with a very bad
cough, that last
ed a b O ut six
m o n t h s !
couldn't get rid
of it and lost Is
pounds. / was
advised to take
the Golden Med
ical Discovery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
The Reason

II can't think why the boys make so
much fuss about Miss Smiths voice.
Miss Jones has much richer voice."
Eyes, but Miss Smith has much
richer father."-Madrid Buen Humor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Home Number

Don't you find it unlucky to live
in No. 1872"
Cant say do. l get no more
bills than my neighbors."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Motor Strategy

"Every time l honk our new hOrn,"
said Mr.. Chuggins, sit annoys my
Wife"
why do you keep it going?"
"For her own protection. If she
concentrates on the horn she won't
keep trying to drive from the back
seat."-Washingto Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Home. Without Radio.

Despite the large number of radio
sets already sold in the United States
there are more than 100000 homes
without receivers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Correctl

"When water becomes ice," said the
professor. what important change
takes placer"
Change in price, SIR"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Doctors 8 RULES
Big Help to Bowels

What joy to have the bowels
move like clockwork, every day
It's easy, If you mind these simple
rules of famous old doctor:
1. Drink a big tumblerful Of wa
ter before breakfast, and sew
eral times a day.
2. Get plenty of outdoor exercise
without unduly fatiguing your
self.
8. Try for a bowel movement at
exactly the same hour every day.
Everyone's bowels need help at
times, but the thing to use is DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. You'll
get thorough cleaning-out, and it
won't leave your insides weak and
watery. This family doctors pre-
scription is just fresh, laxative
herbs, pure pepsin and other help
full ingredients that couldn't hurt
a child. But how it wakes up those
lazy bowels! How good you feel
with your system rid Of all that.
poisonous waste matter.
Clean up that coated tongue,
sweeten that bad breath, and get
rid of those bilious headaches. A
little Syrup Pepsin will soon free
the bowels from all that waste
matter that makes the whole sys-
tenn sluggish. You'll eat better,
sleep better and feel better.
You'll like the way DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin tastes. The way it
works will delight you. Big bottles
all drugstores.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
He. Good in Second Gear

There's line in the paper on the
desk which says, "a mans love
wears out in three years." But that's
not So bad, provided his affection
settles down to esteem and respect.
Toledo Blade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
DR. w. B. CALDwELl's
SYRUP PEPSIN
ADoctOrS Family LaxatiDe
Improving With Age

II met dear little Julia, that fair
blond 1 used to so out with twenty
years ago."
II suppose she is gray-haired
woman now?"
''No, black."-Pages Gales.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13

You're a fresh thing-asking for
a kiss the first time you meet me-"
slave it your own way. Make 1t
tomorrow"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Giving Him a Start

Allow is your young cousin, the
doctor, getting en- with his practice?
B.-Very slowly. The whole family
is trying to help him out, but. Of
course, we can't be sick all the time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
The Only Way

The Only Way
While walking out with Mary
dropped right on the ground,
Asked her to wed-'cause in the house
Her brothers always round.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13

which l did. By the time I had
taken two-thirds of bottle my
cough had disappeared and haven't
coughed any since. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is good
enough for me."-M. c. Nelsoa,
Box lis. All druggists.
Write DIR. Pierce's Clinic In Buffalo, N. r.,
for FREQ medical advice, using the symptom
blank enclosed In the package OF
DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
HANDY REQUEST

He-When my father died l was
left a pauper.
Dumb Dora-Oh, wasn't 1t nice Of
him to leave you a papa in his place!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
Get n Truckl

Marjorie-YOu're II musician, aren't
your Well, come with us on our
canoeing trip tomorrow and bring your
instrument.
Harvey-All right, but I'm warning
you'll play the pipe organ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-02-13
-LEADiNG..-
| RADIO PROGRAMS

(TIme given is Eastern Standard:
subtract one hour for Central ana TWO
hours for Mountain t'mee