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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
The Meanings Of Girls NameWat They Stand For And Way
LORRAINE

WHERE Lorraine originated is dif-
w ficult TO say. That particular
form has 10 chronological history.
But Il is possible that II Is the mod
ern outgrOwlh Of the names arising
from the old Roman 'lares." the little
twin gods who presided over the
household and were decora ted with
wreaths on festival days
The special feast of the lares was
on the 22nd of December and II was
Immediately followed by that OF a
feminine deity called Lara. Larunda,
Larentia, Laurenlia or Acca. Lau-
rentia, who was termed in old Latin
good mother" II was she to whom
prayers were made that no good
slave might depart. (What a com
fort her presence would be to the
modern housewife-)
When Greek mythology came In.
poor Laurentia was turned into a
lymph whose chattering annoyed
Jupiter 10 such an. extent that he or
dered her tongue cut out and sent
her 10 the lower world in charge Of
Mercury. But be that as fl may, her
name was popular among Roman ma
irons and existed in various forms
Lorraine is generally regarded as the
French Interpretation Of this popular
name which slipped over the border
from italy.
Jade is her talismanic gem. il will
bring her health. riches. long life.
and happiness, according TO the ex-
travagant promise OF the Chinese.
Monday is her lucky day and one her
lucky number.-Copyrigh 1920. by
The Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
META

A 1IONG the feminine names which
"a The Teutonie language has given
to the English speaking world Is
Meta, charmiugly simple. and closely
related 10 our own popular Margaret
It also means pearl and has all the
Significance associated with the more
generally used name.
As MctC che name first appeared
during the time Of klopstock's sway
over The lovers OF religious poetry,
It gained grear vogue then In Ger
many and soon spread 90 England
where 10 reigned IS n favorite until
the taste for even more simple names
routed 10 in the last century. In Dem
mark. where the Semlrlmis OF the
North has domesticated il, it is called
Meltc and Laret- IN the literature
OF that country particularly the bal
lad lore. it appears as MetelilI. or
little Margaret
Even the modern German Jews use
it and call Sc MarialiJ The most
curious form is the Irish Vread, for
which we have no equivalent.
The pearl which she represents is
Nets tali5manic gem. IL promises
her beauty and charm and radiance.
Many admirers and a happy marriage
are others Of its gifts Monday is
her lucky dayy and seven her lucky
lumoeE,- Copyright, 1929, BY The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

Then the horse must step lively"
said Jack.
''Tll do my best" returned the Saw
Horse, cheerfully.
Tip grssped the end Of the branch
that served as tail to the Saw-Horse,
and called loudly: -Get-upr'
The horse started at a good pace,
and Tip followed behind Then he de-
cided they. could 90 faster, so he
shouted: ''Trotl'
Now the SaW-Horse remembered
that this word was the command TO
90 as fast as he could; SO he began
rocking along the road at a ire
mendous pace, and Tip had hard
Work-running faster than he ever
had before in his life-to keep his
feet
Soon he was out OF breath. and al
though he wanted to call "Whoa-''< to
the horse, he found he could not get
the word out OF his throat. Then the
end Of the tail he was clutchinE. be-
ing nothing more than q dead
branch, suddenly broke away. and
the next minute the boy was rolling
in the dust OF the road, while the
horse and its pumpkinheaded rider
dashed on and quickly disappeared In
the distance.
By the time Tip had picked himself
up and cleared the dust from his
throat so no could say ''Whoat" there
was no further need Of saying Il, for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

it has in itself no character Of en-
nifty against the laws religion or
tranquility Of Musselmems and as the
said states have never entFed into
any var or act Of hostiity't a gainst
any Nehemiah nation. IL IS declared
by the parties. that no pretext aris-
Ing from religious opinions shall ever
produce an interruption OF the nar-
mouy existing between the two coun-
tries signed Joel BARROW agent
Nov 4. 1885
O. What system Is used for aeor-
Ing points in Olympic eoutestaf n X.
A. The system used IS. Seven
points for first place. five points for
three points for fourth; two for fifth
place and one for sixth place
O. How many EynaT tribes are
there in the United statesf g. L T.
A. The bureau OF census has 10
statistics on the subject. but q gypsy
Mathematician claims that there are
about $500 tribes in this country
@ What foreign countries nay
American citizens enter without hlT-
lnE TO secure passportsf y n i
A. The only country TO which an
American citizen may 80 at the pres
ent time without a passport is Canada
II Is, however. necessary 10 secure
a passport TO- 90 20 St Johns Nova
Scotia
q. Last January planted 200
When Is Ike proper time to plnnt
chcztnuts and hickory nutHf ,. H
A. The forest service says that
chestuulz and hickory nuts should Be
stored iu cool. moist sand during the
winter and planted IN the spring
Only 50 20 Is percent OF these nuts are
fertile
q How msay strings has planet
2 ".
a This differs. but the usual nun
n. . +. IL
strings in the bass
(Anv reader can get the answer TO
any question BY writing The Herald
Information bureau. Frederic J.
Haskin- director, Washington. D. G
This bureau cannot give advice On
legal. medical and financial matters.
Il does not attempt 90 settle domestic
troubles, nor 20 undertake exhaustive
research on any subject. Write your
question plainly and briefly. Give
fun name and address and enclose
Two cents in stamps for return post
agel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

which strikes the bell with Z bone.
In the highest compartment is 1lg-
ure OF Christ Each day at noon a
I procession Of apostles passes before
Him while cock perched above ap-
pears. flaps its wings and crows three
times.
q What Is the sky made Off Y.
A. The earth IS surrounded BY a
gaseous medium known a. the atmos-
phere- This atmosphere Is At least
100 miles in depth and It's total
weight is about five quacrillion tons
1t is divided into layers and the low
est layer that IS next o the earth
supports not only the weight OF the
layer above IL. but all other layers as
we'll A view 81 this atmosphere and
the space beyond IL gives what is
known as our sky.
O. Did president wilson use this
e1preEsiont without the dottinE OF
an 80 or the crossing Of a 81 IN re-
gard to his wishes Concerning the
league Of nationsf l. X. o.
A. This expression was used Dy
senator HitchcocE- President Wilson,
however opposed any important
changes In the covenant
O. Where are most OF the camerns
and camera supplies mades L. N.
A. Rochester. NeW York is the
center Of the camera industry" man
ufacturing more cameras, photo
graphic film and kindred supplies for
the Photographic art ard business
than any other city in the world
O. What f. the meaning Of the *
preston as Maine goes, 80 goes the
nntionf- +. L. c.
A. This refers TO the national
election in Noremb=r- Tor many
years Maine was the only state hold
ing state election il September.
Both parties made a Tremendous ef-
fort TO make a good showing in this
election, both Tor the psycho-oei END
effect and because it was an index 90
the effect OF party arguments upon
the Independent vote
O. Did the United States ever en-
Ter Into a treaty iu which Il stated
that Il was not n Christian Hutionf
n. II.
A This would no- be an exact
statement IL is true thar the United
States negotiated q -reary with Trip
oil inf17s6. Article il OF which read.
AS the government OF the United
states Of America is noI IN any sense
founded on the Christian religion; as
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

tons during the Spanish war. In
Cuba this required service prior 70
the surrender Of Cen Toral on July
II. The pension bureau SAYS that
there is no law granting a pension
for service only in Cuba, but the act
Of June 5. 1920, makes very liberal
provisions.
O. What WAS the first street in
Plymouth. AIassuchuscttsf c. G.
A. Leydeu street. which merges
into Water street and goes down 70
Plymouth Rock and was the first
street built By the Pilgrim fathers
O. Please describe the strassburE
clock. l. :. h.
A. This wonderful clock is 80 feet
high and IS feet at the base. 1t is
arranged TO show sidereal time. the
day OF the month. the fixed and NOV
able feasts. the day Of the week. and
the time Of day. one part contains a
model Of the planetary system. an
other globe showing the phases Of
the moon There are movable figures
which iu turn strike the quarter hour.
An infant strikes the bell with q
rattle, the second a youth; third an
Old man; fourth, a figure OF death,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

Editor Fl Paso Herald
IL A RECENT article IN these coils.
/ the writer gives some beauty hints
for men in responses 10 a demand
for same. This last week ny Monte
negro army OF readers have q good
many Of them asked me 70 devote a
article 90 the well dressed man and
what they scould wear IN the comeinE
fall and winter seasons. Vile my own
judgement along these lines is not
TO be sleezed at without a handker-
chief. sin and all 1 took the trouble
TO consult q exclusive Sd avenue
tailor. cleaner and dyer before
wrote this article and the advice give
in this article is his opinion combined
with mine and certain should ought
10 be correct
We viii begin with the correct
morning attire as pretty near so per-
cent o. men gets up At that time OF
day. II the man is a farmer and has
got TO milk the COW, they should
ought TO wear white wash goods and
be sure and t. ze apail along II they
have got TO curry z horse they should
come their own hair first before they
leave the house and then Use a cif-
ferent comb and brush on Rover. The
correct costume for curryiug a horse
IS q suit OF some material like velour
that the hair can be picked off OF
easily and hob nail boots so as they
viii be no chance Of slipping and
stepping on the equine's foot
Husiness Mans Morning Wear.
Tor the business or professional
man the proper outfit for morning
wear is a Prince Albert coat ard vel
vet trousers and Bull Durham shoes
The shirt md tie can be Of some
Turkish blend which can be mild as
long IS It satisfys.
Short men might look kind OF funny
in the above garments and IL Is o. K
for them TO wear a sack suit which
can be obtained for say 1880. but
the penditure Of $500 dollars extra
viii get you a extra pair OF trousers
which przctics3E. doubles the life Of
the suit pr6Vfded you don't wear
both pairs a. once. If you had
a suit OF fiannels this sumner they
can be used FOR underwear when the
weather justifys such actions. II q
shirt iB torn they should be a collar
Of same kind with it and the cuffs
should ought 10 be buttoned as they's
nothing that distinguishes the slowly
dressed man from the dude so much
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
ALEXANDRIA

A LEEANDRA IS a famous name Il
4 is a feminine version Of the title
OF the nlustrious conqueror.
Alexander the Great II was popular
IN all the countries through which
the peerless Alexander swept. and for
years after his triumphant passage.
all male children were called after
his name. Alexander WAS a favorlts
name IN Greece The Maccahean Jews
used IL, and a marty-red pope made Il
a revercd name In Italy
The feminine was brought TO Scot
land by Margaret AerheliuE. Who
learned 90 At the Hungarian court
where she was born and reared
AleNaf Alexandra and Alexandria
are several OF It's forms Alezia is
often found as q Woman's name in old
records and accounts OF the Middle
Ages.
Alexandra is widely popular IN
Germany and Russia. as wen as in
The other continental nations. IL has
seldom had much vogue in England.
except as q feminine given 70 perpet-
uate the masculine Alexander where
there have not been sons 20 carry on
the title bur curiously enough. IL Is
a favorite In this country.
The splendid ruby is Alazaudru's
ta-ismauic gem. IL Is fitting that this
emblem OF courage and accomplish
meut and bodily visor should be her
stone Thursday is her lucky day aud
six her lucky number Copyright,
1870. b. the Wheeler Syndicats. Inc-l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

swim we shall probably reach the
other side"
The Saw-Eorse at once began TO
wiggle its legs, which acted as oars
and moved the adventures slowly
across the river TO the opposite side.
So successful was the trip that pres
emily they were climbing wet and
dripping, up the grassy bank
Tips trouser-legs and shoes were
thoroughly soaked: put the Saw
Horse had floated so perfectly that
from his knees up ths boy was en-
tirely dry. As for the Pumpkinhead,
every stitch OF his gorgeous clothing
dripped water.
THE sun viii soon dry US" said
Tip; "6nd, anyhow. We are now safely
across, in spite Of the ferryman, and
can continue our journey"
Il didn't mind swimming, at all"
remarked the horse
Nor did J." added Jack
They soon reEained the road Of yell
low brick, which proved 70 be a con-
tinuation OF the road they had left
on the other side and then Tip once
more mounted the Pumpkinhead upon
the back OF the Saw-Horse-
IF you ride fast" said he, the
wind viii help TO dry your horses
tail and run after you. In this way
we all viii become dry in a very
short time"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

At DAYBREAE Tip was awakened
n by the Pumpkinhead- He rubbed
the sleep from his eyes. bathed
in a little brook. and then ate a por-
rion OF his bread ana cheese. Having
thus prepared for a new day the boy
said:
Let US start at once. Nine miles is
quite q distance, but we ought TO
reach the Emerald City by noon II no
accidents happen"
So the PumpEinhead was again
perched upon the back Of the Saw
Horse and the journey was resumed.
Tip noticed that the purple tint OF
the grass and trees had now faded to
a dull lavender. and before long this
lavender appeared 70 take on g green
ish tinEe that gradually. frightened
as they drew nearer to the great
City where the Scarecrow ruled.
The little party had Travelled but q
short two miles upon their way when
the road OF yellow brick was parted
by g broad and swift river. Tip was
puzzled how to cross over; but after
q time he discovered a man in
ferry-boat approaching from the other
side Of the stream.
When the man reached the bank
Tip asked.
sideg"
yes. II you have money" returned
the ferrymans whose face looked
cross and disagreeable.
But I have no money" said Tip.
None at all7" inquired the man
None at all" answered the boy
Then I'll not break my back row
ing you over said the ferryman, de-
cidgdly.
What a nice mani" remarked the
Pumpzinhead, smilingly-A
The ferryman stared at him, but
made no reply. Tip was trying to
think, for IL was a great disappoint-
meut TO him 10 find his journey 50
suddenly brought 70 an end
i must certainly get TO the Emer-
aid City" he said 10 the boatman.
but how can I cross the river II you
do not take me2
The man laughed, and II was not
q nice laugh
That wooden horse VIII float"
said he. "and you can ride him across
As for the pumpkinheaded loon who
accompanies you, let him sink OF
EWiul-it won't matter greatly which
Don't worry about me- said Jack,
smiling pleasantly upon the grabbed
ferryman; i am sure ] ought 20 float
beautifully"
Tip thought the experiment was
worth rlal1ing, and the SsW-Horse,
Who did not know what danger
meant. offered no objections what
ever. So the boy led Il down into the
water and climbed upon its back
Jack also Waded in up 20 his knees
and Erasped the tail Of the horse 50
that he might keep his pumpkin
head above the water
Now said Tip. iustructing the
Saw Horse. IF you wiggle your legs
you will probably swim; and II you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

Nv nat II mir VIM " IL Is
" A. This nautical term applies
y 20 a wind which is the greatest
help 90 a sailing vessel. namely one
blowing in the direction the vessel
wishes 70 60
O. When and where viii the next
worlds fair he heldf H F.
A. Preliminary steps have been
taken in Detroit. Michigah. in a move
ment toward holding a worlds peace
exposition in 1922 or 1923.
a What f. the @Poets Corners'
N. r. :.
A. This is the name given TO n
space on the east side Of the south
transept Of Westminster Abbey. con
tanning tablets, statues. busts or
mpnuments Of poels, actors. divines
and men eminent in letters. Almost
all OF these memorials are TO English
men
O. Does the government issue any
badge, medal or service pension TO
soldiers who served I'm Cuba in IsQS
and 1907 p. o. =.
A The Spanish campaign medal
was awarded TO officers and men
who served in the theater Of opera
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

so happened that at this hour His
Majesty was at leisure and greatly
bored for want Of something TO do
so he ordered his visitor TO be shown
at once into his throne room.
Jack felt no fear or embarrassment
At meeting the ruler OF this magnifi-
cent city, for he was entirely ignorant
Of all worldly customs. But when he
entered the room and saw for the
first time His Majesty the scarecroW
seated upon his glittering throne. he
stopped short in amaezment.-Copy-
righred by I. Frank Baum for the
George Matthew Adams Service.
Next storys @His Majesty the
ScarccroT,- in which Jack Pump
kinhcad - questioned by the King
OF Emerald cry and e. greatly in
need OF Tips assistance. in max
Ing his answers. Does Jack make
an enemy OF the King before Tip
reioins him, or does he win the
Kings friendship Next weeks
story tells Read IL and see,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
AURELIA

OF OLD and most Distinguished
l ] Roman ancestry Is Aureiia Ii
means golden" and comes from
the Latin "aurum." the term for the
rich and much 20 be desired metal
The Aureliau sens. was an old sabine
one. occupying a unique place in early
history
The feminine Aurelia came into
vogue through the charmiugly poetic
idea Of taking the name from the
glisteninE golden spots on The cases
OF some OF the butterfly pupae 1t
represented chrysa is and what more
exquisite thought than 70 besroW IL
upon some lovely Roman maid who
should shortly develop into a beau
tlful butterfly
Since The Aurellan gems was an old
marble one. Aurelia was given in
baptism as g mark Of great honor.
The most famous woman to bear the
name was Aurelia, the mother OF
Julius Caesar Il soon became a
tavorite throughout all Italy and
spread Into France. thence crossing
the channel into England. where 10
named many a proud English beauty
and received great vogue at The hands
Of the literary genii Of the time.
The diamond Is Aurelio's talismanlc
gem Il viii bring her wealth and
Splendid mental attachments; likewise
70 viii protect here from cuutaEion-
sunday is her lucky day and three her
lucky uumber-COpyriCh 1920. by
The Wheeler Syndicate. Inc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

through their green spectacles. They
calmly followed after the green SOL
der and scarcely noticed the crowds
OF green people who stared at them
in surprise. When a green dog ran
out and barked at them the Saw
Horse promptly kicked at e with its
wooden leg and sent the little animal
bowling into one OF the houses; but
nothing more serious than this hap
pened 20 interrupt their progress 10
the royal palace.
The Pumpklnhead wanted to ride
mp the green marble steps and
straight into the ScarecroW's pres
ence; but the soldier would not per-
init that So Jack dismounted. with
much difficulty. and a servant led the
Saw-Horse around to the rear while
the Soldier with the Green WhisS-
ers escorted the pumpkinhead into the
palace. by the front entrance.
The stranger was left in a hand
somely furnished waiting room while
the soldier went TO announce him It
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
ROXANNA

THE most POLITICALLY symbolic name
in all feminine nomenclature is
Roxanna- Though not particularly
euphoniOus. il is. in its native tongue.
the most exquisite music. For Rox-
anna is really ROschana and means
dawn OF day" It comes from, the
Persian, where all the really lovely
and uncommon feminine names arise.
Through the Persian poets and
writer's &c was brought 20 France.
There It was less POLITICALLY called
Roxane. Rosine andaS Satire. as rival
heroines Of Racine, became proverbs
in France for the stately or the
languishing form OF the traEedv dame.
Roxane's connection with the French
drama strai ghtway brought her to
England where the name underwent
Anglicization and appeared as Rox-
1nna
In this country Roxanna is fire.
quently used, but all too frequently,
alas, II degenerates into Roxy. The
tragedy OF its history is the perish
ing OF the original Persian Roschanna.
which is worthy OF an Individual niche
in the history OF feminine names. so
redolent Of poetry and music is It,
The lapis- lazuu is RoXanna's tails
manic gem. 1t VIII cure her OF mel
ancholy, drive away all her worries.
and bring her happiness and laughter,
according 20 an old prophecy. Wednes-
day is her lucky day and four her
lucky number.-CopyriEh 1890. by
The Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.
Russian is the language Of the com
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11
Women's Styles Always Have Dire
Influence On Fashions For Men

TO the cleaners a whole lot OF times
too often and when he came into the
reception room all We boys blushed
[ furiousiy.
For Formal Wear.
The correct attire for a formal din
ner or dance or theater party is e
B full dress coat sliced in the tails. clean
shirt, collar in the same condition,
white bow tie, white vest cut modest
II. black trousers that comes some
where's near the It. Cor pants OF the
same materially and shoes that IL both
the same color. II the trousers Is
cut low enough it don't make so much
differents about the sarters.
The trousers should ought 70 be
held up in some ways either by a re-
liable belt or suspenders and also
they ought to have a permanent
crease on the front and back Of each
limb rather than the sides Of same.
Fine Points in Hosiery.
n regards 10 hosiery, the kind that
don't only come = way up the limb
IS rapidly supplanting the full length
stocking a specially for men over Il
yrs. OF age. The Z hose or socks as
somebody has aptly named them. can
be OF any shade provided the weak
spots is concealed. Underwear is
largely a matter OF taste Personally
! generally always wear red flanueis
faction in them specially around the
Nuletide when they match the holly
berrys and wreaths. Coiors in under
wear or any other garment however
should be chose TO match the proprie-
tors complexion For int. a blond
man that has had freckles or measles
can wear a leopard skin coat where
z brunei with tonsilitis would look
foolish in it.
Get Color Of Gravy.
When a man is invited 20 q func-
ton Of any kind a specially in the
day time. ! have found it a good rule
to follow that the minute the hostess
calls him up 10 deliver the invitation
is TO make her tell him what color the
gravy is going TO be and act accord
inEly.
The above hints Of course has moth
ing TO do with the man that is going
out 70 play on some college football
nine that afternoon. The correct wear
in that case Is a sweater with a
Ascot tie TO match, moleskin trousers
that comes 10 the knee. and enough
pads in them TO make him look
shapely, silk hosiery and bedroom
slippers Speaking about bedroom ]
almost forgot 20 mention the correct
night garb for fall and winter which
is a nightEown Of some fliufsy mate
rial like burlap or fur with cap to
match
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

Blotting paper was discovered By
accident early In the 18Th century.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-11

that I run around with has been. led
astray by the example OF someA OF
the social leaders-o the opp. sex who
you might say has went TO extremes
a specially in the matter OF evening
close For inst I know a man that
his wife is Just back from Paris and
1 seen her 1t a party one night with
a gown that was made out OF sam
Brown belt and kilties to match and
the next party 7 was on with this
couple, why the man showed up in a
evening waist coat that was cut so
low that you could see most OF his
shirt bosom To make matters worse
he wore white trousers that had been