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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03
CITY MAN ROBBED BY
BANDITS IN. OWN A
Insurance Collector Loses $50, Watch
and His Automobile.

anu his AuNOAAAOOAlCs
Taken for a ride in his own car,
Paul Bridges, "a, of 134l East Min
nesota street, insurance collector,
was robbed of $50, a watch and his
automobile late Monday, he in
formed deputy sheriffs.
Bridges said he found two Ne
groes, both armed, in the rear of
his car when he entered it in the
1900 block, Cornell avenue.
He said the gunner forced him
to drive to Thirty-fourth and En-
erSon avenue, where they forced him
from the car and fled. The car later
was found several blocks away.
In addition to the money, Bridges
said the Negroes obtained a watch
valued at $45.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03
LEOPOLD is 30 TODAY
Crown Prince of BelgianS Observes
Birthday at Brussels.
IL limited Press

BIZ Jnlted FFoSS
BRUSSELS, Nov. 3.-Crown
Prince Leopold of Belgium, who as
a slim boy of IA fought in the
trenches during the World war, OBJ
served his 30th birthday today.
AS has the prince of Wales, Leo
pold travelled all over the world
after the war as a goodwill mes
Senger. He visited the United States
in 1919 and South America the
next wear.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03

10 avoid any opportunity for anti
Fascist public demonstrations
against the Italian statesman.
Therefore, Grand may be brought
to Washington quietly. foregoing
the gala reception in New York.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03
Trustees Must Buy Coal for Poor

Township trustees must purchase
Indiana coal for poor relief under
a Interpretation of the 1881 statute
given DR.. John H. Hewitt, state I'M
employment director, by Attorney
General James M. Ogden.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03
REVIEW IS DENIED IN
BAN ON COAL NAME
High Court UphOlds Baltzell in
Pocahontas Ruling.

By Times SpeciQl
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. B.
The United States supreme court
Monday refused to review the fed
eral court action whereby George
Harvey andl several other Indian
apolis retail coal dealers were en-
joined from using the name "Poca-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03

Earthquake TremOrs Rock Algeria
ALGIERS, Nov. 3.-Strong earth
quake tremors were felt throughout
Algeria late Monday, causing panic
among the natives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-03
FEAR HOSTILE GREETING

Foreign Minister Dino Grandi May
Avoid New York Welcome.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Foreign
Minister Dino Grand of Italy may
arrive in New York this month
without the display of ticker tape
and the parade through Broadway
with which distinguished foreigners
usually are welcomed.
The state department is anxious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14

2316 F ST. NV.
ROOM kitchenette and bath S27. so & $50 90
Walking distance Of Munitions and In
terror Bldgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14

:, WANTED-APARTM
WANTEp-BY COUPLE WITH ONE CHILD.
unfurnished apt in private home by July
1; must be reasonable and near school;
describe fully. Address Box 387-R, Star
THREE OR FOUR ROOMS, KTTCHENETTE
and bath, near park or with grounds where
q child can play; reasonable. Address Box
2o2-M. Star once.
TWO ROOMS, KTTCHENETTE AND BATH,
atractively furnished apartment in well
kept building; southern exposure; vicinity
18th and Eye; desired by gentleman with
unquestionable references. Address Box 10
8, Star once.
MOTHER AND EMPLOYED DAUGHTER
desire two rooms. kitchen bath and perch
apartment at very reasonable rental. Adj
dress BOX lis, Star once.
FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR SUMMER;
two, OF. three pea ro2ms; mcin1lLGyn 54tn g
once lie
THOSE HAVING FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
niShed apartments for rent now and during
the Bicentennial celebration, please cali at
Room sol WASHINGTON Bldg. bet and $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
SUMMER RATES.

Desirable apartments, I room, closets and
bath; 2 rooms, Kitchen and BATH close to
u. 8. Capitol and Union Station.
See resident manager, 4i2 Srd st.. ne.
Lin. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

COOL, NEW SUBURBAN APARTMENTS, $40
rnonthly-Three large rooms and BATH. Mre-
place, oil heat and all modern conveniences;
electricity included large grounds with
shade trees and shrubbery; porch across enc
Baito Boulevard, in exclusive residential
section; 2ta miles from d. @. line; schools,
stores. car and bus service. owner ". 2.
WILSON, 2642 18th st. NV. Gail Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
Observation-Disclosures.

TAKoMA PARKS ROOMS, TIfzD R17sf
pIeekiast alcove, piano. first moor heautif1i
nome. ooz5 lst NV, corner Van Buren,
7l3S 9TH ST. N.W.-ATTRACTTvFLY mp.
nlsneo; rooms kitchen, bath; iarge shSSv
grounds: porch: june is to Oct. /: aduits
uPTOWN- ATTRACTIVE. EXCLUSIVE
~ tuui corner. One and two rooms, kitcks
tornac 1912 $3.50 s~S ~ Sso' Evs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
NEW BUILDING.
sis 18th ST. NV.

One and two rooms, kitchen, dinette, dress
Ing closet, shower bath. radio outlets; free
Frigidaire. Rents. $3.50 to $50 so month.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
THE JEFFERSON.
10th AND NJ SITS

One and two room, bath, k.t.
apis, fur. for housekeeping;
maid service; day, week Of
month. Potomac $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14

OVERLOOKING LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
Frigidaire-Current Free.
$77.50-Cozily furnished apartment con-
sisting Of reception hall. large living room.
bed room. dinette. kitchen and tiled bath
with built-in tub and shower.
e95.00-Beautifully furnished front apart
Tnent. consisting Of large reception hall, ufi-
usually large living room with Murphy bed,
aed room, dining room. kitchen and bath
With huflt-in tub and shower.
i s7.55,s " See. Na=SSs-. Ma soS5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14

1882 WISCONSIN AVE. NV.
Corner building. room, kitchen and tiled
bath, $3.50; 2 rooms, kitchen and tiled
bath, $47.50 and SIS. Frigidaire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
THE BENNETr AFT,

THE BENNETT APT,
1892 2ist ST. NV.
3 rooms, reception hall, kitchen and bath;
all outside rooms; Frigidaire on house cur
rent; newly decQrated; 1880 per month.
1926 14th st. Realtors. North 0002.
ROYDEN, r NEAR 18th ST. NV
] large outside room and bath. $50. 80
{ large front rms, rec. hall, X, bath. 1880
Electric REFRIGERATION. See ManaKeR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-14

LTv. RIM, BED RIM. K. 2. AND PORCH.
18th and su e5o 9 Sts SST I, up e. , ASc
G stS NV. Phone National siO2. On the
edge Of beautiful Pot1mac PARK: within easy .
srdS the n Ws HoSse and
trail Government departments. Completely
furnished hcusskespinE apartments insiHd
fans, table silver and linen; also hotel rooms
with bath. BY day. week or month: Here is
economy. No dogs or cats or wild parties.
THE WALLRAFF-2 BED ROOMS. LIVING
kit bath sn me CA avail III
home; living dining room. bed room. bath,
kitchen with sink and Electrolux; will ac-
mer rates. Col. sz7e. - - 800
ATTRAcTTVELY FURNISHED BUNGALOWS
sdts only e asn Esho
MIRAMAR APT.-2 ROOMS. DINING AL
s;Cnys;niSsSnsss downtown location. Phone Ma
NEAR. ooNdREssToNAL. LIBRARY = lat
Gs c1sln st. sdSs: rooms Etcnsn and bath
MONMOUTH, 1913 q NV, APT. 7ii-WTTL
foE Simmer or onsT
ssSe kvF sgH.:q 10 aoSs AP
Ing: close to bus and car line. l5s
40 81, s.E.--ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR; 2
gSndsy IL SfFsT ss6 csis furnished
204 FLOWER .AVE.-2-ROOM APARTMENT.
modern; shade. Call Sunday or after.
1881 LAMONT ST. NV BED ROOMS,
living room. kitchen and bath: completely
furnished: gas, cleo. phone furnished. is
$50 18th ST sE:-COMpLETELY FUR
nished rooms, modern bath; linen. dishes.
e esssTs: Isss as nsat desire
r eT =. HfYysa
. rooms, 3 exposures. all comforts and con-
venienees for hskpg. Apt. sos, Dist. $685..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Local Man s Nephew Voted
President of Guatemala
Following Heated Election

Information was received here
today by w. K. Edmundson OF
Brownsville that his nephew, Gen.
Jorge Ubico. was elected president
OF Guatemala Tuesday.
The election was supposed to
have been held Feb. IA. but the
election date was moved up.
Gen. Ubico was the only candi-
date in the ace who favored for
eign capital and who was friendly
toward tourist traffic from tho
United States. Mr.. Edmundson said
today.
The local man plans TO move to
Guatemala City in the near future
with his family, and will probably
hold a political position.
Gen. Ubico was educated in Ma
drid. when his father. Arturo Ubico.
was minister to Spain. and shortly
afterward he became OF age moved
to London when his father was
transferred as minister 70 Great
Britain.
After several years in London.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
GOLD BRICK IS
net RESULT OF
HOLDUP TODAY
Washington Mail Clerk
Is Slugged Into
Inconsistencies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12zP1-A
daring holdup Of a mail truck car
rying registered pouches IN the
Union station here early this morn
ing was announced by postal Of
ficials today as netting the rob-
bers nothing but mutilated cur
rency.
The sacks, stolen after a mail
clerk had been beaten with lead
pipe, contained only old bills cut
In half for shipment 70 the treas
ury department.
Police and government operatives
were at work in many portions Of
the capital and watching its out
skirts In an attempt TO apprehend
the holdup men.
The treasury department said
the other halves Of the mutilated
hills had been received here in a
previous mail shipment.
The robbery occurred between
Continued on page 2l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

Gen. UbIco moved to washington,
ID. c. with his father and mother.
"One reason he is friendly to-
ward foreign capital and foreign
trade is because or his early train
ing In Europe and the United
States" Mr.. Edmyadson said to-
cay. He Is extremely well-educated
and learned military tactics in both
America and Europe"
Arturo Ubico. the father. was
minister To various countries and
for many vars was vice-preSident
Of Guatemala. which position he
filled at the time of his death sew
eral years ago.
Guatemala is a day and a half's
air journey from Brownsville, is
the largest Central American re-
public. and adjoins Mexico. II has
a population OF approximately g.
600. 900.
The country is air-minded. the
local man explained. and 90 per
cent Of the mail carried Is carried
by plane. Even the small. isolated
towns have airmail connections. The
majority Of passengers travelling
about the country travel by air
plane.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Valley Irish To
Hold Meeting
Friday

Am important meeting uf Val
ley IrLShmen rs ND be held at the
Ill Jardin hotel Friday night at ~
o'clock 10 determine definite plans
for the 81. Patricks Day celebra-
ton March II.
The announcement was made by
Jn0. C. Tanning. manager of the
Capitol theater here, and who .s
An active charge or the celebra-
ton.
We have been receiving re-
sponses from all over the state"
Mr.. Tanning said today. "Appar-
emily every Irishman in the Val
ley will he present. and we do net
doubt but that the celebration viii
be a decided success. I have re-
ceived letters from Irishmen In
every Valley town. and even from
some IN San Antonio. Fort Worth
and Houston
The meeting Nv to Nv Valley
wide. and Mr.. Tanning has ar
ranged for a meeting room III the
Fl Jardin hotel. He urged that
all who can possibly attend be
present. as final and definite plans
are 10 be completed Friday night.
-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
ORANGES
TO BE PICKED
Federal Inspector Advises
Immediate Picking
Of Fruit

Sour oranges on trees in private
yards in the Valley should be pick
CT and destroyed Immediately. ac-
cording to M. II. Ford. in charge
o4 federal inspection forces In the
Valley.
Mr.. Ford stated that a large
number OF sour oranges were OF
trees in various Valley towns and
that they should be cleaned UP now
because the weather was becoming
warmer and fruit fly larvae might
become dangerous % Valley or
chards.
Mr.. Ford revealed that several
larvae had been found in fruit in
Matamoros.
Valley orchards are now almost
free or the dreaded Morelos fruit
fly. but extreme care must be taken
To keep them from spreading dur
ing the warmer weather now IN
sight.
He pointed out that all Valley
trees must be clear OF fruit by
March ] anyway. and that IN would
he advisable 10 eliminate the sour
oranges now.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
SHOTGUN SLUCS
WOUND VICTIM
Houston Man Recovering
From Automobile
Atta-k I.

HOUSTON. Feb. 12-P-Joseph
r. Navarro. So year old prominent
Italian business man who fell last
night in his home before a blast
Of shotgun slugs fired from an au-
tomobile outside, was recovering to-
day.
A sawed off shotgun was found in
a ditch in front of the house. Po-
ice had II examined for finger prints
and said several clues were being
traced.
Navarro told police he was sitting
in the front room or his home read
ing when he heard the first explc-
sion. Glass struck him on the face.
Il jumped up and turned in the
direction Of the door. There was
another shot and 7 was hit In the
side. ! did not see anyone"
Navarro stated he knew OF no rea-
Vol why any n should want to
shoot him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Southern Pacific to
Try Cent-a-Mile Rate

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. II. Rl-
The railroad world today centered
its attention on the announcement
here BY the Southern Pacific COM
pany that it would try out a pas
senger fare rate of one cent q mile
on its lines in seven western states.
T. w. Clapp. general passenger
traffic manager said experimental
sales would be held February 20
and February q. Round trip tickets
on the cent 4 mile basis will be
sold on those days. Clapp said. and
will have a return limit of midnight
Tuesday following the Friday or
which they are sold.
Travel bargains should be as &C
ceptable 70 the general public as
merchandise bargains. Clapp ex-
planned. and by applying modern
merchandising methods o. low
| prices ard mass oreration travel
AAould be stimulated.
The regular rate per mile Is ; IL
reltS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
WILLIAM WEEMS
DIES COMBE

HARLINGEN. Feb. l2.-William
Zachery Weems. ~. A pioneer resi-
dent OF the Rio Grande Valley, died
at his residence near Combes at 6
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
Mr.. WeemS was a former county
commissioner OF Cameron county.
and has been "a resident Of this Sec
ton for % years. coming here from
Brazoria county. Texas.
He retired from politics and be-
came known as one Of the most sue
ceSSful farmers In the Valley.
He A. survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Jack Werrel. Chenango. Mrs. John
Allen Hart. Beaumont: one brother,
John III. WeemS. Angleton: three
children. w. z. Weems. Jr., Houston.
Mrs. William Weems Baldridge. Har-
lingen: Mrs. III. ID. Jackson. Harlin-
gen: and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be- held
Thursday afternoon i'm Harrington
under the direction OF Thompson's
Mortuary.. Interment will be in
the Harrington cemetery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
England Swept BY
Raging Storm

LONDON. Feb. i2-P-One OF
the most violent gales on tho winter
blew over England and adjacent
seas during the night. The wind
reached a velocity 0f 80 and 60
miles frequently and occasionally
blew more than 20 miles an hour.
The channel was lashed into
furious waves which seaman esti-
mated t0 ~ 30 feet high. Channel
steamers suffered some damage and
many arrived at ports hours late.
The Bemridge lifeboat searched
for six hours last evening for 4
small unidentified vessel seen earl
ier drifting i'm the channel. no
returned unsuccessful and it was
feared the small vessel was lost.
Many trees were uprO0ted and
chimneys and roofs damaged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
DEATH CLAIMS
MISSIONS DAD
John J. Conway, First Cit.
izen, Dies AT Home
Wednesday

MISSION, Feb. l2.-The Father
OF Mission is dead.
John ]. Conway, II. who laid out
the city OF Mission In 1907 and who,
with a partner, put In the first
irrigation pump In the upper VAL
ley, died at his home Wednesday
curing the early hours Of the morn
ing.
Burial services were 10 have been
held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Mr.. Conway arrived in the Rio
Grande Valley in 1907 from Min
neapolls. and stopped at the old
Oblate Mission. on the Rio Grande
four miles south OF what is now
the city Of Mission.
IN company with J. M. Holt, the
pioneer builder constructed the
first irrigation plant and put in
the first canal and pump in the
upper Valley.
In 1908 he started the develop
ment OF the Mission townsite. and
has since been know as the Father
OF Mission.
Funersl services were to be con-
Quoted by the Knights Of Colum-
bus. and were TO be from St. Paul's
Catholic church. Interment will be
IL the Laurel Hill cemetery.
All stores. business houses and
offices were closed in honor OF
Missions first citizen.
He IS survived by his widow: two
daughters. DR.. Nellie Conway and
Mrs. Maurine Murray. both OF CAL
ifornia: four sons. Roy r. OF Mis-
sion. Capt. Myron Conway. who
acted as escort 10 War Mothers in
France and who. with his family.
is in France rc~in connection with
work there. JolIn, Jr.. Of Reward.
N. ]. and William Of the University
OF Minnesota: three sisters. Mrs.
w. T.. Bertram. Minneapolis. Miss
Mayme Conway. and Mrs. Kate
Johnson. Wisconsin; one brother.
w. j. Conway: and several grand
children.
He died OF heart failure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17-F-
Secretary Hyde today informed the
senate there Is 40 prohibition In
the drought relief compromise
against using the loans for the
purchase of food and clothing by
afrmers "If necessary I'D effect the
purpose Of crop production and
agricultural rehabilitation
The agriculture secretary's tele-
gram from Louisville was in re-
spouse TO the BOrah resolution ask
ing his Interpretation 0f the $20.-
000, 1000 drought loan fund COM
promise, nearing IA vote In the
senate.
A while before Vice President
Curtis had the Hyde message read.
Democratic Leader Robinson had
declared congress could BE- charged
with inefficiency liz Az failed GAP pass
the remedial measure. He was RE-
plying To attacks on the compromise
from within his own party ranks.
An attentive senate heard the
agriculture secretary'S in~terpreta-
ton. "a quorum call having brought
many absentees I'd the floor.
The Hyde statement began with
an assertion that the proposed
funds were not intended FOR the
purchase Of food and clothing.
However. the conclusion said
there was no prohibition against
the borrowers using the funds fnr
that purpose. if necessary.
The secretary upheld the on
tention Of Senator's Robinson and
Caraway, democrats. Of Arkansas,
who have accepted the compromise.
Senator Borah. republican. Idaho.
and other republican independents
and some democrats are fighting
the compromise on the SIS 600, O0n
Red Cross APPROPRIATION which was
voted BY The senate. only 20 meet
stiff opposition I'm the house.
The 500 900 fund dealt with
by Hyde today IA "A substitute roT
that appropriation.
Senator Morris. republican. Nrh-
raSka. at the conclusion OF the
reading said sit sounds Ike tho
Wickersham report"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Cannon's Son Is
Convicted In Cal.

PASADENA, Cal, Feb. u. Up
Major Richard M. Cannon, son Of
Bishop James Cannon. Jr., OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, South.
faced sentence on charges OF vio-
lating the state labor laws. He was
convicted here yesterday. Juries IN
two previous cases disagreed. Nine
other similar cases are pending
against the bishops son.
Cannon was found guilty in JUS
tice court on y charge OF failing to
pay Mrs. Phyllis Case $33 due her
as salary for teaching in an EI
Monte, Cal. military school with
which he had been associated.
He faced a possible sentence OF
six months In the county jail. a
$500 fine, or both.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
QUEEN CONTEST
COMES TO END
Miss Esther Guerra Doria
Named Winner With
S2,771 Votes

The contest TO select a queen to
reign during the Matamoros Good
Humor carnival came to a close
Wednesday night at 10 O'Clock with
Senorita Esther Guerra Doria.
sponsored by municipal authorities.
leading all participants.
Srta. Doria was named queen.
and her coronation will take place
Sunday morning. Feb. Is. al 10
o'clock either at the Kennel club or
the Teatro Reforma. depending upon
weather conditions.
The final count was as follows:
Srta. Esther Guerra Doria. 82.T7l:
Srta. Lupe VerduEo. sponsored BY
federal officials. 35.76i: Srta. Berta
Palacios. sponsored by a social
group. 1881.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Hidalgo Awards
Audit Contract
Work t o Begin

ard the refinancing scheme within
the mex few days. according 20
Lee W. Brinton. manager OF the
Houston branch or the firm, who
has been in Edinburg the past week,
in the interest OF his bid.
The audit will give an account
ing Of Hidalgo county, over a Pc
Rod beginning January Il. 1923. and
closing December 81, 1880.
TWO provisions were made In
the bid before the commissioners
court would agree to a final con-
s~ioeration. one 10 the effect that
local people would be used In the
clerical services wherever the au-
oitors thought II was possible.
The other provision was made
by the firm after the court con-
s~istently argued that travelling ex-
penses back and forth TO Houston
should be eliminated.
Competition for Job
Countering such an argument.
Brinton proposed that II at the
end Of the audit. the commission
ers court was not satisfied in
every respect with the handling D.
tie audit. the firm would agree n
an adjustment or the entire cost.
10 which proposal the court agreed.
The awarding OF the c~ontracs
came at the end Of several weeks
deilberation on the part Of the
commissioners court and T.. G.
Couch. county Judge, who had over
Il dozen bids under consideration.
The bids were narrowed down 10
four Wednesday. and the Ernst and
Ernst bid was chosen at 4 o'clock
Up to that time bidders and lob
Continued on page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12

The Cameron county commission
crs' court Thursday heard a petit
ton asking the appointment Of w.
G. Miller as constable or the Los
Fresnos precinct but deferred ac-
ton in the matter.
The appointment would fiji the
vacancy left by the resignation Of
w. G. Oliver.
The court also passed a number
OF bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-12
Suggestion Made Hotels
Donate Free Grapefruit.

plants that I have heard from
tourists and visitors is that Valley
citizens do not 'talk-up' Valley
fruit. and charge a big price for IT,"
he continued. He pointed out that
restaurants charge from ten to
fifteen cents a half for Valley
grapefruit.
Il would suggest that hotel cof-
fee shops and restaurants set half
q grapefruit before each breakfast
customer. regardless OF what he or
she orders. with a small card ex-
planning that the grapefruit was
grown locally. was superior TO other
grapefruit. and was given without
charge in order that everyone
might sample it, he concluded.
The local chamber Of commerce
has the idea under Amusement.