davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

natural shyness wears or. however.
and meeting IN the center or the
square groups OF eight or ten couples
begin 20 dance. Music i provided
b. shepherds flies or pipes.
After awhile a~c9uaintances are
struck up between the participants.
although most az them have already
made up their minds Us TO their fu-
ture life-partners.
In the afternoons the groups break
ND and couples are seen stroliinE to-
gether arm IN arm. This Is equiv.
alent TO an engagement announce
ment. The marriage market Is over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Mock Turtle SOUP

Mock Turtle Soup
Calf's head or 5 lbs. knuckle veal
9 onions.
] small turnip.
n cup diced carrots.
IA cup celery and leaves.
. whole cloves.
s whole aIlspice.
/ lemon. sliced thin.
2 large tomatoes.
1 tablespoon salt.
. tablespoons butter.
3 tablespoons cooking sherry.
III cup flour.
- teaspoon pepper.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

" \ ~
rnander of all
tn e American
forces in France
during I h e
World War
Warren Per
shing is a stu
dent in Yale
He's q years
old and he is a
senior. III e
doesn't o W
what he wants
to do, after he
graduates.
But one thing
hn dnar knnur
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

0NAA@aAA "a
told me. If all
or some Of these
suggestions are
followed. hey
cannot be other
wise than help
fui 10 the suf-
ferer from a bad
skin.
| had spoken
of the remark
able output of
o n e American
s~oapmaker. This
firm produced
and sold last
y { q r $4,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
By WINIFRED A

40 Army life for him.
No West Point--no parade
~ ground. no Benny Ravens
in his young lifei
Not for Warren Pershing, son
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

n TOT long ago talked with the
owner of a beauty parlor."
- She Is an unusually intelli-
gent person and | was much i'm
pressed BY her common sense
views regarding the skin.
I want my readers 10 have the
benefit of what this good woman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Modern Sons Choose
Their Professions
Refuse 10 FoIolC ia Fathers Footsteps

Pershing's Boy Doesn't Want 10 Be a Soldier-Hop
Different, Says Winifred Black, 10 the OIden Days
When Trades We're Inherited for Generations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
For Friday, February ID.

"HE astral testimonies for pro-
~gressive and prosperous condi.
ions are uppermost in this
ANY, planetary chart. There is
ever promise OF growth. expansion
an ratifying financial returns in
b. 80. especially in new under
ri : and plans. and the auguries
H. ,ersonal happiness. prefermens
a NJ rnsperlty are definite, TX H. 4
tia. Tor pushing vigorously toward
hlg1 goals m. position and prestige,
although these may entail some
abrupt upheavals or unforeseen read
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Words Of The Wise

Some men, imagining them
selves possessed with a divine
fury, often fall into toys and
trifles which are only puerili-
ties. Dryden
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Bags Hold a Wealth OF Interest
For the Fashionable

ME bag holds a wealth OF inter
Ct f0r the smart woman who
realizes how much this acces-
sorry contributes TO the effectiveness
of each costume. Today wei are
showing three bags or varied themes,
all q which. however. express late
fashion thought. The first IN IN satin
suede envelope with an exquisite
mounting Of gunmetal pearls-for
the dressy afternoon ensemble. Pearl
and Beauyais embroidery On q fallle
silk bag Is embeilished hv m gold
mounting and chain. Designed FOR
evening w The g0od-I0ukinE.
practical. everyday bag Is last shown
In a monotone tweed fabric mounted
lon N novel bone frame.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

There are few mortals so in
sensible that their affections
cannot Nv gained by mildnesz.
their confidence b. sincerity,
their hatred by s.orn or neglect
Zimmerman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
nEAR NANCY LEE:

nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ ! am very much in love with
a young fellow n year my senior.
He tells me he loves me also But
because he ~ not OF my birth my
friends think I shouldn't so around
with him. III I do ] lose them. as
my friends. My mother does not
mind my going with him. Please
tell me II / should continue going
with him and lose my friends. or
stop and keep my friends.
BLONDY.
DLoNDY: Do you intend to shape
your life on the advice or your
friends and do you also expect "a
spend your existence with those same
friends? IN not. YOU should utterly
disregard their remarks and 40 as
you choose. The main thing n that
your mother approves Of the young
man. She In the only one whose
opinion really matters
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

The mind is not always in the
same state: being at times
cheerful, melancholy, severe,
peevish. These different states
may not improperly be denomi-
mated tones. Lord Kames.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Goodnight
Stories
BY MAX TRELL

I wish \ had q house
To carry an about me.
For when I'm far away from home
My house must do without me-
Shadow Sayings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Helpful Advice
to Girls
Nv NANCY r.

nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ VIII you kindly tell me the
best way TO ask a boy 20 my house.
The girls I 80 with have all had
boys 70 their house ! hate 10 ask
them what 70 say to the boy. but
still I can't think OF what 10 say
10 him. Would you kindly Tt me
know as soon ~ possible. A. I'm
waiting very patiently.
CHERTE.
THERIE.-Perhaps you could per
" suade your people TO allow yoJ
TO have a little party? IL would Their
he quite a simple matter 20 ask him
TO come TO your home as you
are having a little evening and fee,
that IL would not be complete or sue
cessful without him. Ut IN not how
one touches an invitation, but the
sincerity that counts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

Study i the bane of boyhood,
the ailment or youth, the ill.,
diligence on manhood, and The
restorative Of old age.
Lander.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

c~aB5Ilsht- 1881. by NsrIp.I-r FeaisF, ss-ic.. Ia
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Three Minute Journeys
By TEMPLE MANNING
SaTuiero-"The Marriage Market

MM OST Americans lever heard
W. OF sarajevo. Serbia. until If
AWA tnnn vaara arn when Arch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

Nothing is anything more IN
just than an ignorant man who
thinks nothing done properly
unless he himself has done It.
Terrence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

II II 70 live twice when you
car enjoy the recollection Of
your former life. Martial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

Logic is TO teach Us the right
use of our reason or intellec
tual powers. Watts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

BY superior capacity and ex-
tensive knowledge "a new man
often rises 20 favor.
Addison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18

piled Hays, and he stalked out.
''I'll lay 1t up to my OUTFIT Wall, 80
long. See you soon, one way or another"
He went out Jim heard few sharp
words pass between Smoky and Hays,
and then silence
Next day he went back to work on
the new barn. A subtle change In Hank
Hays augmented his suspicion OF That
individual, Jim let him alone.
Herrick was around as usual, inter-
eSted in every detail of the building.
Hays had gone off with the cowboys
across the valley TO put them upon
some job there. which was no doubt a
ruse to keep them away from Limestone
Springs. where most OF the stock
gra2sd. And the day had ended with
out one glimpse OF Helen Herrick.
At breakfast the following morning
Hays surprised jim.
was the Herrick girl out yesterday"
he inquired.
Didn't see her"
You didn't say what kind Of locker
she was"
"oh, that" laughed Jim. Il forgot or
didn't think you were interested"
Wal. I'd like to see her once before
our deals off here"
Hays had his wish fulfilled next day.
He was at work on the new barn. on
the far side from where Jim was occu-
pied, when Miss Herrick came down
with her brother Jim stared as II his
eyes deceived him. An English riding
habit was known to him only from pic
lures She looked queenly. Jim did
not look at her face. Besides, he wanted
most to see the effect upon Hank Hays.
That worthy's hawklike head was erect.
but Jim could not see the telltale eyes,
Hays stood transfixed.
Herrick and hisesister walked toward
Jim's side OF the barn.
Good morning." she said. Bernie
told me how you shot bob-no, jack
rabbits-from the saddle. / want to
see you do that And I want to learn
how VIII you show me?"
I'D be pleased. Miss Herrick."
me?"
I'm at your service"
Wall, you'll oblige me by riding with
my sister when 1t suits her." said Her
rick.
Yes, sir" returned Jim, gazing across
at the statue-like Hays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
ROBBERS RoosT
BY ZANE GREY

his hands. "Herrsck was expectin'
money last stage"
After supper Smoky was the first to
break silence:
Boss. now Wall Is back you can make
up your mind about what I'd like to dc"
Jim, listen to this: Smoky an the
other fellers, except Brad, want to make
a clean sweep with this next drive. What
you Think"
Clean Herrick out?" asked Jim.
"Thet's the idee.'
Jim pondered a moment.
It'd be harder work, but save time,
and perhaps our bacon as we'll. These
cowboys are going to find out pretty
soon that the cattle have thinned out.
If Smoky drives a couple thousand more
it'n be sure to be found out, sooner or
later.
See thar boss Wall sees it Just as
do Tn res plenty OF water along the
road an feed enough Let's make
it one big drive"
wal. it'd mean leavin' Star Ranch
sudden" cogitated the robber chief.
Shore. An thets good"
But don't want to pull out Of here
sudden" declared Hays.
why not. If we get away with 10, 1000
head?" Queried Smoky, astounded.
Tibet 10000 won't close the deal
/ m on.
''What've you got up your sleeve,
Hank?"
"Thets my business. Yours Is drivin'
CATTLE
you mean to rob the Englisher?
Hank. don't be a hawg!"
Hays, If you'll excuse me, Tn think
ing Smoky talks sense" interposed Jim,
quietly.
MY minds made up. Wen stick to
our first idee. You fellers make drive
after drive, goin' slow :. thet'n give
me time"
"Ahuh. So you'll risk goin' agin' the
whole outfit" interrupted Smoky, with o
curious gaze at his superior
wal, yes, II you put it thet way re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
INSTALLMENT XXI.

INSTALLNTENT XXI.
IT YULLO. here you air. waited
s 8 $ e. ''' ss,. sac too. a%'.,
short cut down." replied Jim.
''I seen Barnes an had word with
him. So your trip come of all rightP
You shore made them blacks step"
TT wasn't as pleasant a drive as
you'd imagine" returned Jim, darkly.
"Haw! You must be one OF them
wornan-haters. Outside of tibet
side of it, what happened to jar you?"
Nothing 70 concern you or your
outfit. Smoky saw me yesterday before
I got a line on him He ducked off the
road. At Grand Junction nobody paid
any more attention to me than I'd eX-
pect."
"Ahuh. Thet's good" replied Hays.
and going over to the pack beside his
bed, he rummaged about to return with
a packet, which he slapped down upon
the table
There you air, Jim. On our first
DEAL"
The packet unrolled and spread out
bills of large denomination.
Whats this for?" queried Jim.
Quick action Thet's how we work.
Your share. Smoky fetched it"
Jim did not care to give the impress
sion that he was unused to this sort
of thing. Straddling the bench, he sat
down to run through the bills.
Five thousand six hundred" he said,
as II to himself, and he slipped the
money inside his pocket. Much obliged,
Smoky. Now I'll be able to sit in a
little game of draw"
Jim. amt you got any news at alp"
oil
with your ears an eyes shore would
pick up somethin'."
Miss Herrick fetched Wells Fargo
package to her brother" rejoined Jim,
slowly.
Then it's come" said Hays, cracking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18

The couple moved OF toward Che
open yard, where mounted cowboys
were leading out saddIed horses.
IT seen her, JIM" Hays said, as If
the event were epic. "She walked right
by me-"
What If she did, Hank2"
"Nothin'. What was she sayin' to
youp"
"It seems Herrick told her about my
shooting jacks from my horse. and she
wants to see 1t DONE"
You're goin' ridin' with her? !. :.
The luck of some menl"
Hank. shall tell Herrick you'n 20
In my Stead?"
NIX, much as I'd like to. can't
hit iumpin' rabbits"
Hays hung around the barn, mostly
idle, watching the valley, until the Her
rickS returned. The COWBOYS brought
the horses down. Whereupon HAYS sb-
ruptly left. And he did not come back,
From that hour he bacema an elusive
man.
That day ended Jim Walls carpentry.
On the next he was summoned early
after breakfast to ride with the Her
ricks.
Under the stimulation of this girls
inspiring presence Jim gave an exhibit
ton OF swift and accurate shooting that
surpassed any he had ever accom-
plished.
"Marvelous!" she exclaimed.
Helen, he's bally good shot," de-
clared -errick.
That night Hank Hays evinced slight
but unmistagable symptoms of jealousy.
occasioned, perhaps, by Jim's report of
killing Is out of Is bounding Jack rab-
bits. Happy Jack, wide-eyed and loud
voiced. acclaimed Jim's feat as one In a
thousand
Air you tibet good frontin' q man
who you know Is swift" drawled the
robber chief
Jim stared. Hank, I'm not so good
then" he replied, slowly.
wal, somebody1l try you out one Of
these days." added Hays.
II daresay," he rejoined, coolly, and
sought his seclusion. He refused to let
that linger in his mind. Something else
haunted him. His slumber was troubled
(To be continued.)
Cardiff, Wales, has reduced teachers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18

Looking toward Summer sports, one finds these new
silks standings crepe standings, the new embroid-
cred and printed silks, pongees. new boucle weaves
and bizarre printed beach silks-play the smartest
parts In all the sports events.
For the woman who makes her own clothes, these
sports clothes become simple matter-it.is merely
matter Of deciding upon the fabric, the pattern and
taking advantage of TIE Cutting and Fitting Service
minimum charge, $500, that leaves ones garment
pn-htted all ready to sew up. All are found on the
Second Floor-the silks ower-priced than in years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
CUBAN REVOLT
IS BELIEVED
LOST CAUSE

HAVANA. Aug. 17-Pl-Its prin-
cipal spirits behind bars. Cuba's
week-old revolution was viewed by
the government today as nearing
the stage of a lost cause.
Pres. Gerardo Machado concen-
trated his attention and armed
forces on Santa Clara province
where veStigeS Of deSiStance lin
gered. He will spend two or three
days more there using his influ-
ence to have the rebels lay down
their arms.
Gen. Mario @. AIenocal. one time
president and reputed head Of the
movement; Col. Carlos Mendieta,
veteran Of the war Of independence
and a little band of men who left
Havana hoping 10 strike swiftly
and surely az Machado's power.
came back yesterday as prisoners
Of war aboard the gunboat Fernan-
dez GuevedO.
The slender figure OF Menocal
was erect as ever but new lines
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
KWWG
1.-THE VOICE OF THE BORDER

Monday Afternoon
1903 .45-News TasneS from The
Brownsville Herald.
3:45-4:i5-SpaniSh Musical
4:l5-4:45- Old Timers Club"
featuring Northern Star Twink
lers'
4:45-5:OO-K. W. W. G. Birthday
Party
5:O0-5: 30-"Herman''
5.30-5. 45-Studio
5:45-6: 00-Your Spanish lesson
conducted by Attorney Rafael Cow
an.
6:OO-6:l5-Base Ball Scores
6:15-6:30-Port Isabel Hour
6:3O-Sign Off Uuntil $50 Tues
day Morning
Tuesday Morning
e:30-l0:00-Free Ticket Request
Program
l0:00-l0:3 0-Organ Recital BY
Paul Kennard
l0:30-l1 :O0-House Keepers Chat
With Vivian
1I:OO-1l: 45@Oasis Club Orchestra
1l:45-ll:50-Worl Book Man
ll:50-l2 :00-Studio
l2:O0-Time Service & Weather
Forecast
MISUNDERSTANDING
12:30-Sign Off Until $3.50 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
Butler Balks

CLEVELAND. o.. Aug. IL GPl-
Mai. Gen. Smedley ID. Butler OF the
marines might be said to be grow
ing radio-shy. If his actions before
the annual convention OF the Ohio
American Legion are indicative.
Gen. Butler. called to address TO-
200 Ohio le%gionnaires, strobe to the
dais. Spotting a microphone. he
rlared at il. arms akimbo. and said:
Il don't like that thing"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
Launch Nation Wide
Surrey Of Dialects
Associated Press Photo

determine the definite linguistic
reasons for the many names for a
single object. In the United States
it is common for the same object
TO have different names in differ
ent localities. 1t Is also true that
a certain name may have a quite
different meaning. according 10 the
place In which il is used"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
War Against Stun Sections of American Cities is Suggested in Report

were in his face. The Soldierly
shoulders Of Mendieta were bowed.
as though the weight or the skin
cape that covered them were too
much. All were ragged. dirty, weary
unkempt and unshaven.
In Santa Clara. the men who
took the field at their call went on
with the fight but army head
quarters and the president himself
expected little more time would be
needed to quench the revolt there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
Building Program
To Furnish Work

WASHINGTON. Aug. II. lPf-
Treasury officials estimate work for
100000 additional men will be fur
nished this winter and in the next
two years BY the governments $780,
000. 900 public building program.
about $780, 900 600 OF which is 70
be expended OUTSIDE of the District
OF Columbia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17
TAX SYSTEM
STUDY LOOMS
FOR MELLON

WASHINGTON. Aug. l7-lP-A
federal government financial dill
emma of growing proportions
awaits the homecoming OF sec.
Mellon.
The treasury chief will find a
lopSided budget Sagging under last
years 5000 900 900 deficit and fac
ing another III the billion dollar
class for the 1892 fiscal year.
Must Prepare Data
Between his arrival from Europe
this week and December. Mellon
must prepare for Inclusion in Pres.
HooverS opening message to the
new congress recommendation for
meeting the basic problem OF bal
ancing government expenditures
with receipts.
Before he sailed in June on the
vacation and business trip that in
Guided London and Paris confer
ences on tnter-Eovernmental debt
matters. Mellon said the treasury
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6-Pl-
Beginning in New England, home
Of the traditional Yankee twang,
scholars today launched a nation
wide survey Of the dialects that
make up the American language.
Investigators will ask 1000 ques-
tions Of 1000 different persons IN
each section OF the country to re-
cord the wide variations in what
constitutes plain English In the
today by the American council Of
learned societies. sponsoring the
survey. Results Of the investigation
will be compiled in a linguistic
atlas Of the United States
DR.. Hans Kurath Of Ohio state
university is in charge Of the sur
vey.
Visit All Glasses
People in every stratum OF So
city will be visited SO that words
Familiarity used by the farmer. old
settler, social leader. labOrer. bank
or. fisherman, housekceper. and
business man may be recorded. Civ
ing a complete cross section Of their
accustomed vocabularioS,' DR.. Ku-
rath explained.
1T has taken more than two
1T has taken more than two
mine what questions should COM
prise the QUESTIONABLE. he con-
tinued. The first part covers the
common words used in daily life to
describe such things as the home.
food. clothing. furniture. dishes
farm implements and water. other
parts deal with special or set
phrases and expressions. the use Of
singular and plural verbs and PEI
culiarities Of sentence structure.
Seek Reasons
only through a careful study OF
our dialects will it be possible to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

Mosquitoes can be killed IN their
early stages by plants that emit
small quantities OF oxygen in waite.
in which the insects breed. recent
experiments a. Cornell University
show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

The north side OF a room is al
ways the honor side among Chi
nese and the host always sits there
facing the south.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

was aware "of the defects in our
tax structure
During his absence. department
experts have scrutinized federal
finances seeking a solution. Pres.
Hoover has directed reduction in
expenditures but opening weeks OF
the new fiscal period show OUTLAWS
exceeding revenues.
The Secretary'S warning that "the
tax system must come under care
full scrutiny has received new
impetus from the internal revenue
bureaus analysis or the s6li 100000
drop in collections below 1890.
Revenue Declines
Every major division OF internal
revenue showed a decline. Reduced
income tax collections contributed
S550.000. 900 TO the total slump.
Noting 10000 persons pay 81
per cent OF the individual income
tax collections. Sec. Mellon has
stressed the danger or depending
for so large a part OF our revenues
on a comparatively small number
Of taxpayers"
Mellon and Under : Secretary
Mills have suggested the govern
ment needs a more stable revenue
producer than income taxes 50
subject TO fluctuation. "A system
based on excise taxes has been
proposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

NOU don't have to lear
Il Stude b aker Free
Wheeling-it teaches il
self to you.
Just start of driving as
you always do. And pretty
soon you'll be enjoying a
swell. sweet new sensation
that's Free Wheelingl
Ii j comes natural.
Before long you'll be
lifting your toe from the
accelerator and thrilling 10
costless gliding on merry
old momentum.
Then you'll find your
self shifting at 40 to so
from high to intermediate
and back again as casu as
pie. without using the
clutch.
Why. it's absurd. say /.
to pass up the fun and
economy Of it. now that
you can get a real Free
Wheeling Studebaker for
$845. It's the lowest priced
SIX today with Free Wheel
ing as standard equipment
engineered from tip to
tail to give you its fullest
benefits in its finest form.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-17

A total number Of 160.554 troops
served In the American army II
the wal with Spain.