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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
BROOKSIDE GROUP
TO PRESENT PLAY

Brookside Players. newly organ
tied club. vii select play and cast
at meeting at Tuesday night at
the Brookside community house. ID
ward Green Of Butler university, a
member of the Civic theater guild
will test voices. The date for pres
entation Of the play will be an
nounced later.
-Four new members Of the organi-
cation are Misses Thelma Adams
Lulu Banks, Mary Alice Burch and
Tom Scanlon. Joseph Kettery of
the Technical high school faculty
will preside.
The next regular meeting will be
held Feb. 10 at the community
house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
MATINEE MUSICALE
TO GIVE PROGRAM

Active members of the Matinee
Musicale will present a program,
arranged by Mrs. Simon L. Kiser,
at 8 Friday at the John Heron Art
Institute.
Mrs. Robert I. Brakeman and Mrs.
Kiser will preside at the tea table
during the social hour following the
program. They will be assisted by
Mrs. Harold Robinson, Misses Lu-
ellie Stewart, Ida Belle Sweeney,
Caroline Richardson, Gertrude Free,
Gertrude Whelan and Clara Lou
Weber.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
GOODBYE ITCHING SKIN

Soothing, healing and tremendously
efficient, invisible zemo brings cool
relief to Itching Skin. Even where
skin is raw and peeling, thousands
have found that zemo quickly re-
stores comfort. It helps smooth away
blenishes and clear up Pimples,
Rash and other annoying itching
skin and scalp irritations. Keep
clean, antiseptic zeno always on
hand. Use it freely. 1t is safe. pleas
ant. S5c, 60c and 500. Sold every
Observation-Disclosures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
SALARY CUT PROPOSED

Slashing salaries of all public Of
ficials by one-third Is the tax solu-
ton offered in bill introduced in
the senate by Senator william "
Doogs Oem., Perry and Spencer
effective for two years. The cut
would be made July /, 1891, to two
thirds Of the salary received Jan.
/. 1891.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Y. w. c.. A. to Hold All-City
Membership Meeting Friday

More than $50 reservations for
the annual al-city membership
meeting OF the Indianapolis Y. w.
Q. A. Friday night have been made
through the membership Office. Miss
Florence E. Lanhana, executive sec
rotary, has announced that all res
ervations must be in not later than
10 Friday morning.
Hostesses for the tables at the
dinner will be directors and the
staff, Assisting hostesses and wait
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Card Parties

Protected home circle will give a
dance and card party at $3.50 Fri
day night at the Modern Woodman
hall, S22 East New York street.
Women of ST. Patrick's parish
will hold a card party at $3.50 on
Friday at the auditorium, 946 Pros
pect street. Miss Katherine Walsh
- chairman.
Alfarata Club of Alfarata coun-
ell will hold card party Friday at
the hall, North street and Capitol
Gvenuc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
RELIEF FUND GROWS
Red Cross Drive Total Is
Near $4,000 Mark.

With $1,747 in subscriptions re-
ceived in the last twenty-four hours
the American Red Cross drive in
Indianapolis for the relief Of
drought sufferers reached SIG, 19S. 46.
The drive quota is $4,000.
Contribution of 5000 from the
Grand Lodge, F. & A. M, of Indi-
ana, and $10C donations from E. M.
Costin and the D. A. Lubricant,
Inc, aided in boosting the total
amount near the $4,000 mark.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Heavy Toll in Albania Quake

TERANA, Albania. Jan. 29-An
aerial survey Of the Albanian
Greek frontier revealed today the
extensive damage caused by a
strong earthquake in the region.
Three persons were known dead.
many were injured and hundreds
Oh buildings were reported RACED.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Ex-sENAT0RS TO MEET

Van Mugs to Speak at Meeting Of
Legislative Association.
Members Of the Indiana Ex-Sen-
ators' Association win meet at 5
Feb. 4 in the Claypool. A dinner
at viii follow the afternoon
session.
The address of welcome viii be
given by Frederick Van Mugs. for
rner state senator and former
United States district attorney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Leaves $1,000. Estate

By United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 29-An estate of
more than 100000 was left the
family of the late F. Edison White,
president of Armour g. Co., who fell
to his death on Jan. Is, according
to his will on file today in probate
court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29

ficials of any Institution n1ain-
tanned by public funds TO use IN
diana mined coal. II the cost does
not exceed by 10 per cent the price
asked for other coal. was introduced
by Representative Edwarrs H. Stein
Dem. Green).
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
BLackheods Go Quick
Bv This Simple Method

There is a simple method that makes
blackheads go as IL by magic. Get two
ounces of Calonite powder from your
drug store, sprinkle q little on a hot,
wet cloth. rub briskly over the affected
parts, and in two minutes, you will find
every blackhead dissolved away entire
ly.-Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Kotex is highly absorbent; perfectly hygienic;
il Is shaped to fit comfortably.

WHY do you suppose our
w outstanding hospitals,
stated by famous surgeons,
make it point to specify Kotex?
There's more than one reason!
In the first place, it is hygieni-
cally safe. In the second place,
it is amazingly absorbent-and
that is vital for all surgical pur-
poses. ActuaIly--think of rhis-
Kotex is FIVE times as absorbent
as the hnesusurgical cotton! Each
one of its delicate layers is aquick.
complete absorbent in itself.
Adustable-tbdts important
These layers of Celiucouon (not
couon) absorbent wadding can
be removed, readjussed to indi-
viduaI needs. That makes a LOT Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29
Business Meetin0 Set

Gamma Phi Alpha sorority will
hold a business meeting tonight at
the home Of Miss Doris Bruce, 1903
pleasant street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29

Rho ZetG Tau to Meet
Rho zeta Tau sorority will meet
at 8 Friday night at the home Of
Miss Ruth zorniger, 1851 West
Twenty-eight street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-29

difference not only to hospitals
but to you.
Because it is so absorbent and
because it absorbs scientifically
mot justin one concentrated area.
but all over) Kotex naturally stays
soft. Another thing it can be
worn on either side with equal
professionalism sides are absor-
bent.
Hospitals need the best. So do
you. Safety, security, good health
demand it. Why should you be
content with anything else when
you can buy Kotex everywhere?
AT all drug, dry goods and de-
pertinent stores. .
You ask for it by name.
SimSiy specify Kotex.
xotex Company, Chicago. I
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03

gance smacks of Empress Eugene
and her court. Don't throw up your
hands and vow never to wear these
hats. until you've tried one on
You'll find they do wonders for
profiles.
Time was when a wool dress
was a sports dress. But today,
while wool remains the most sat-
isfactory OF all fabrics for general
sports wear. 1t Is judged the smart
est OF all fabrics for any daytime
occasion. Tailored street dresses
are Of wool crepe, or perhaps a fine
worsted with a twill weave we
might be tempted TO call serge. were
IL not so supple and sheer. Such q
dress. ideal for early fall wear
without a coat is sketched today. II
is in sable brown "Dorotheen." one
Of the finest of the sheer worsteds.
The contrasting collar and cuffs
are OF Peau d-ange. the new satin
which has no lustre and therefore
Is twice as ~flattering as the shiny
variety. When really cold weather
comes. such a dress as this will be
found Just the right weight for in
doors.
Much more elaborate types Ct
wool dresses are seen. made for
formal luncheons. bridge and af-
ternoon affairs. Contrasting silk or
fur, fine lingerie collars and cuffs.
or perhaps most interesting Of all.
fine hand-drawn work In the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
FALL COAT FABRICS
SLENDERLZE i

ably will cling TO Persian lamb or
other flat furs.
The lines Of these new coats land
dresses too r not casual at all.
They fit the figure carefully.
Scarves. If used, stay in place ana
do not fly in the breeze. Goats are
so precisely fitted and fastened
that they resemble suits. Sketched
today Is one Of the suit coats,
In black CherkeSSa trimmed in
Persian lamb. the same f~lat-curled
texture Of the fur echoed in min
iature by the curly weave OF the
fabric. Cherkessa proves warm
enough In the coolest winter winds
and yet. as the fapric shows al
bulkineSs is eliminated. Fine fur
Is shown against beautiful fabric.
designed In a coat whose simplicity
Of line proves the most perfect OF
backgrounds for any womanis per-
sonality.
They say that the new hats. dip
ped down over the right eye and
showing most Of the left side OF
the hair, are responsible for much
OF this strengthening Of the sill
houette. and putting II out at the
! elbows with a quaint air OF ele-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
SIX CYLINDER
CARS FAVORED

Shifting OF favor among low-pric-
ed passenger car buyers from four
to SIX cylinder automobiles Is def
initely indicated by registration
figures for the year-to-date now ap-
pearing in leading automotive trade
magazines.
Complete returns for the first five
mon>ls Of the year reveal leader
ship IN passenger car sales having
gone 70 a six. Chevrolet having
titled 3U3 ITO ears in the period as
against the 29l,774 fours titled b.
the largest four cylinder car manu-
facturer.
The trend is significant in that
1881 is the first year TO see a six
cylinder a leading all other makes.
Although Chevrolet also occupied
first place in registrations several
years ago, the record then was made
with the old four cylinder Cheyro-
let before the changeover to a six.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03

have been under investigation for
months.
The year 1891, according to a re-
port Of the committee Of IL. began
with commercialized vice greater
in volume and more brazenly open
than at any time IN the last IS
years"
The federal government In recent
months has been unusually active
in prohibition enforcement. Half q
dozen large breweries which were
presumed 70 be supplying a large
part Of the city with beer, were
raided in July. One brewery in this
number had an estimated value OF
more than one million dollars.
Beer Is Trouble
The city's gang-gunning Is gener-
ally ascribed TO the war over beer
territory" and "muscling IN" prac-
tees in the numerous rackets which
persist through failure OF racke'
victims to complain and prosecute
The murder OF little Michael Ven.
gall six days ago has done more
than anything in recent years x
crystalline public sentiment behind
an energetic campaign TO drive gans
killers from the sidewalks OF New
York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
STANLEY DOES
GOOD GRATING
Local Transfer and Storage
Firm Handles Many
Large Jobs

Expert Grating Of household goods
and machinery Is the speciality Of
the Stanley Transfer and Storage
Co, Fifth and the NJ. P. tracks.
The firm, headed by z. L. Stanley,
has numerous recommendations
from companies commencing ID on
the manner in which IL crates ex-
pensive furniture.
Il believe my firm IS better equip
ped to handle grand pianos than
an. other in this section" Stanley
states.
In addition 70 its Grating service,
the company maintains a regular
moving business in the city. Satur-
day evening II moved The Fashion
and other recent Jobs include the
telephone company and the post
office.
The firms phone is $50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
Eureka Offers
Special Price
On Linen Suits

Linen suits are being cleaned
and pressed for 40 cents during the
warm summer months by the
Eureka Cleaners and DyerS, 1917
Elizabeth street. This special offer
is proving a boon during the sum-
mer months and many are taking
advantage Of IT. according 10
Michael Sauber, manager OF the
concern.
The Eureka Is one OF the Oldest
and best established firms IN The
city.
Our existence depends upon the
quality of our work" Mr.. Sauber
states. and We have been here a
long time"
To secure the Eureka delivery
service phone 1882.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03

fabric itself, distinguishes these
formal wool dresses.
Perhaps Ii Is our climate. hot
yesterday. cold tomorrow. and to-
day mostly i~n-between, that makes
the American woman so devoted
10 her suit. Made OF the same
fabrics as coats but often chosen
In lighter shades OF brown. green
or rust, these suits hold the hon
ors and o many points for
their wearers. One drawing shows
a Typical suit in Winterbeige Kon-
ia. ii 'inguiShed by its traverse
weave and the fact that its finely
nubbed surface So!tens every col
or in a wonderfully flatterng man.
ner. These colorful suits are IN
variably trimmed with contrasting
fur. In the suit sketched, dark
mink Is shown against a light beige
fabric.
With sleeves flaring az wrist or
elbow. gloves must behave, and
quietly back TO fitting the hand or
wrist. thus emphasizing slender
lines. Gloves. with this return 20
dignity. even take or darker col
orings and should match the dark
est note in the costume harmony.
AT last the stores have found q
way to make the buying OF Access
SORES easy. Most OF the better
shops are using a special gadget
called the ensemble guide which
is attached to the garments IN
ready-to-wear departments. In II
is a sample OF the material and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
CAFE
is OLD FIRM
If You Want Food After
Midnight, This Cafe
Has X

Due 10 IFS 24-hour service over a
long period OF years. the Texas
Cafe. located on the Market square
has become a landmark in Browns
vile.
Anyone seeking food after mid
night naturally thinks OF the Texas
Cafe.
The restaurant. perhaps the Old
est in the city. serve reasonably
priced regular meals in addition 70
short orders.
A veteran organization OF cooks
and walters has been built I'D By
the cafe dur ng its long existence
on the Market square an conSe-
quently gives prompt, efficient ser
vice.
After midnight. the Texas Cafe Is
headquarters of the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
BY r HALE
NEA Service Writer

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-When
you choose your fall coat. look first
at its fabric. and the chances are
you'll find it one of the surprising
ly new weaves that have a distinctly
rough and curly appearance, yet
whose surface Is really quite flat.
1t may be called by some queer
Russian sounding name-Cherkessa.
Mirak. Charda or Konja-but it's
almost sure TO be one Of these new
hubby, curly weaves.
There are many delightful dis
coveries 10 make about these new
weaves. In the first place, With al
their rough appearance, they are
50 soft and clinging that they
definitely slenderize your silohu-
cite.
The new coats are cut very SIM
ply and. even when quite full. fall
IN slender almost straight lines.
All trimming and furs are placed
above the hip-line. and sleeves are
widened to emphasize the slender
ness or waists and skirts. Fur Is OF
the long-haired variety II you
want 10 be flattered. or II YOU are
the svelte. tailored type. you prob
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
/ DATA
SUMMARY

B~aronetric pressure was moder-
ately low this morning from the
Canadian northwest southwark over
the Rocky mountain and plateau
regions, and relatively high over the
balance Of the United States. Show
ers and thunderstorms were rather
numerous IN the southern half IF
the country during the last "a hours
Temperatures continued near the
seasonal average.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03

color OF the coat. suit or dress
When you take this sample 70 the
accessory departments I'm the store
you will find. already assembled.
specially bought hats. bags ann
shoes to match or contrast with the
very color in your coat OF dress.
Altogether. the new fail clotnes
are fun and choosing them o game
OF playing I'D your best points ny
careful study OF line and color Ana
this years fashions give every
woman a chance to change anu
enhance her personality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
Wrecker Service
Given by Court
House Garage

Anything from a puncture to a
complete motor overhaul. that IS
the motto of the Courthouse Gar
age, l047 Madison street.
When you get into trouble on
the road. call No. $50 for wrecker
service.
The Courthouse Garage main
tains one of the most complete
services in the city. Whether you
want your windshield wiper or your
motor overhauled. IL can be done
at the Courthouse garage.
The concern also handles tires,
accessories. gas and oil and offers
service on batteries.
J. r. Garces Is manager OF the
establishment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
BY a Harrison

NEW YORK. Aug. 3-Rp- New
York. Big and Polyglot, always has
had crime, but only In recent years.
however, has violence threatened to
set out Of control. Since 1917, when
there were l08 homicides, through
1880. when there were BIC, there has
been an almost interrupted increase
IN killings. For the first seven
months Of this year the homicides
numbered 200.
Inere Is no agreement among the
several law enforcement agencies as
TO the cause OF what all admit TO
De an alarming growth OF organ
led crime. Many say it is prohibi-
ton. Others say 1t is not prohibi-
ton, but rather the failure to en-
fcrce prohibition.
Special Squads Called
Whatever tn cause, the situation
In New York City today is such that
special squads OF police officers,
ariaed with powerful pump guns. are
patrolling the streets. day and night.
Patriotic societies and social agen-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
DAIRY HANDLES
QUALITY FOODS
Independent Firm Stresses
Al Products In Bid
For Business

A high quality line OF fresh dairy
foods Is kept By the Independent
Dairy, new Brownsville business To-
Gated on washington street opposite
the postoffice.
Quality IS emphasized by this
dairy in all OF It's lines. Among
the goods handled by the concern
are ice cream. butter. eggs. cottage.
cheese. package cheese, buttermIlk.
milk and cream.
The business has a home con-
structed especially for handling
these foods. featuring a good system
OF refrigeration.
The diary is so interested in
maintaining its high quality Of
foods that IL requests any goods
not found strictly Al be returned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
Barreda Store
Handles Many
General Lines

Almost anything needed about
the home can be purchased at the
Antonio Barreda general store on
jefferson street.
The firm which caters 70 year
around trade handles dry goods.
clothing. furniture. hardware,
paints and other general articles.
Many people have found this
store handy as they a keep all
OF their accounts in one place.
This general store obviateS the ne
cessity or scattering accounts "
several places in the city.
The store Is well manned with
caDable clerks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
IN THIS

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Aug.-Police-
man George Freeze was hot. despite
his name. Imagine his surprise when
he saw walking down the street
Michael Elroy dressed up in a win
ter overcoat with the thermometer
lowering around 80. Freeze had a
suspicion that El-oy was a bit malmy
due TO the heat. He took Elrov 10
Jail and they investigated. They
found that he had purchased the
coat al a sale. Elroy went on his
way a free man. but p-udently
carrying his coat on his arm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
JAIL HIS ONLY HOME

SEATTLE. Aug.-John Mindefour.
IA. Is In jail. but he isn't In for any
crime. Hes In because he's the man
nobody wants" The old fellow lost
his Job recently and turned 70 MS
relatives for shelter. Only one sister
remained. in Wisconsin. but she was
raising a family and she was Having
financial difficulties. So Minder-
hout appealed TO police for shelter
They gave him n home I'm the iail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
DIDN'T MIND III

PITTSBURGH, Aug. - Dan
Schaeffer was robbed recently. but
it didn't worry him much. He Is an
attendant at an ice station and one
day. with the thermometer reading
So degrees. a negro bandit held him
IT'D. Tie forced Schaeffer into the Ice
house. where the Thermometers
lowered around 30 degrees. The BAN
cit made away with $50, but Schaef-
fer kept cool. .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
1881 Vice Reported
Most Bruzen in Years

cies have petitioned city, state and
even federal officers 70 break the
gang gun rule.
Commissioner Mulrooney believes
that stringent laws TO restrict the
sale Of firearms would go far to re-
duce crimes Of violence. He has ur-
ged that such legislation be passed.
New York has approximately 49,
900 policemen. In such matters as
routine policing. this force always
has been considered adequate. The
city has. however, a population
which. in the main. resents rigid
enforcement such as might be de-
manded In other cities. There are,
for example. by police figures. So
600 speakeasies here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
Mason Transfer
Holds Contracts
With Good Firms

The Mason Transfer COMPANY.
HOS Adams street, is one OF the
eldest transfer companies in
Brownsville. II IS an established
firm and holds numerous good
contracts.
II holds the Missouri Pacific
contract for pickup and delivery
Of freight at the depot. This Is a
contract that can be held through
good service.
The firm also maintains a gen.
eral pickup and delivery service
throughout the city. Packing and
Grating Of furniture and machinery
is done by Mason.
Dirt contracting Is another line
with the concern.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
tssSS$%%%HMHl SIN REVIEW 70VYREE%M
FIRMS AAI OOOANHOO INV nSRMEl


For Eas. Texas: Partly cloudy
tonight and Tuesday with scatter
ed thunderStorms near the coast.
Light to moderate TO south winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
AS USUAL

First explorer: All, here Is the
skull Of a woman.
Second: How can you tell II Is
the skull Of a woman7
First: Can't you see the mouth
Is oren2-Pathfinder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
TIDE TARIE

High and low tide at Port ISa-
bel Sunday. under normal Meteo-
Biological conditions.
High ........7:02 a. m 6:37 .. m.
Low ........I2:42 a. m. 2:22 D. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
BULLETIN

CFirst figures. lowest tempera-
ture last night: second. highest
Yesterday: third, wind velocity at
8 a. m: fourth, precipitation II
last "a hrS)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03

The largest coral reef in the
world IS in Australia. II Is n
Great Barrier reef. 1000 miles long
and 80 miles wide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
Taxi Dance Halls

There are taxi-dance halls cater
ing to between $4,000 and $4,000 men
and boys each week. and giving en-
ployment TO several thousand host
eSses." or dancing partners. Prey
ing bondsmen, shady police court
lawyers and even magistrate courts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-03
RIVER FORECAST
Flood Present 74-Hr. 24-Hr-

There will be no material change
in the river during the next "a 10
AZ hours.