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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Cultivate Your Voice

pleasant frame of mind which spells optimism. The voice that is high and sends out it's sounds in irregular jerks tells the stranger that the owner has a nervous tenn perament subject to hysteria.
 When we speak calmly, in even tones, we are bound to register a sort of dignity which is essential to charm. This does not mean that our tones should become nonoto- nous. On the contrary, the woman who reserves her emphasis to show spirit is more likely to have her emphasis recognized when desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

back to it at the completion of each exercise. We will call this position 1.
 Position 1. Stand erect with the head up and the chin thrust slightly forward. The shoulders should be back, the chest pulled up (not pushed out, as is commonly suggested.) The arms hang, re- faxed, at the sides. The feet should point straight ahead, the heels being separated by about six inches,
 Exercise i. Raise the arms until they are even with the shoul- ders (position 9. Turn the palms of the hands upward (3), then make six-inch circle with the hands, keeping the arms stiff. Turn five times forward and then five times backward. Repeat ten times. Return to position 1.
 Exercise 2, Position 2. Turn palms down (4). Inhale while raising the arms slowly until they come to a 45-degree angle (5). Exhale while bringing them down slowly to position 2. Repeat ten times. Position 1.
 Exercise 8, Position 2. Put hands at the back of the neck with the ends of the middle fingers touching lightly (6). Fix the eyes upon a spot about five and half feet from the floor. Keep the head up, the neck bent backward, the eyes fastened on the selected spot. Exhale while bending forward slowly from the waist CD. Slowly come back to position 6, then bend slowly backward without moving the eyes (8). Repeat ten times. Position 1.
 Exercise 4, Position 2. Let the left arm fall to the side (9). The right arm is raised straight up and held close to the head (10). Let the left hand slide down slowly toward the knee, while the right arm curves over the head until the fingers touch the left ear (11). Come back slowly to position 2 and reverse. Repeat ten times. Position 1.
 Exercise 5, Position 2. Stand with the feet about eighteen inches apart. Rise on the toes, keeping
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(To Be Continusd.)
CottonGoods for Summer

&EOM present early indications,
 we are to have Summer of
 cotton frocks. The modern woman leads a busy life and couturieres tell us she demands not only style in her clothes this year, but comfort as well. This, perhaps, is the reason we have begun a re- turn to wash frocks after the years of wearing only silk in Summer.
 Linen is coming back into vogue. Dull shades which are so appropri- ate for the street frock are among the new offerings. One sees such attractive colors as cocoa brown, reseda green, Dutch blue, steel gray and purple, made up into simple tailored frocks. A few large pearl buttons are added as trimming or the new pearl buckle is often noted.
 Printed voile is again quite as popular as in the days when we wore leg O mutton sleeves. This season, however, voile becomes a fabric as appropriate for town wear as on the beach at the shore. The difference lies in the color. Town wear demands. more con servative shade and style than when the frock is fashioned for the gay atmosphere of a resort. White, tan, blue or gray figures are print ed on a dark background and the frock livened by an attractive em- broidered collar and cuff set. Vivid stripes or checks are some times seen, but they are tempered by a dark background.
 Those delightful summery af- fairs which we pack into our vaca- tion trunks are indeed glorious this season. Evening frocks of chiffon or taffeta, afternoon ap- parel of tailored severity or of the new silk or cotton crepes, and the morning clothes are as colorful as one might wish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

"Stand erect with the Head up and
 chin thrust slightly forward. The shoulders should be back and
 the chest pulled up, not pushed
 out as commonly supPosed." again before dinner, and AGAIN just before retiring.
 For the first few days 1t will take ever bit of moral courage you can buy, borrow, beg or steal to get through them. You'll ache and hurt until you'll think there are seven million little devils stick ing you with red-hot pitchforks. You won't wonder whether or not you'll live-you'll hope to good. ness that you DON'T.
 A hot bath after your last ex. ercising at night will sooth the pains somewhat and help to re- lieve the stiffness. But the best cure of all is to work the stiffness out by keeping at your exercises. This takes about three or four days.
 You should begin to lose weight after the first week, and then three times each day will he enough to do the exercises. An other week, or possibly two, and they may be cut down to twice A day. Continue on this basis until the desired weight is reached. Thereafter once each day, upon arising in the morning, should be sufficient to keep your weight at the desired place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

the arms outstretthed (12). Then, while inhaling, squat down slowly as far as possible (13). E1hale while coming back to position 2. When, you start to rise drop the heels to the floor. Repeat ten times and come to position 1.
 Exercise 6, Position g. Raise the arms over the head, allowing the fingers to touch (14). Inhale while bending slightly forward from the waist, then bend to the left, then backward, then to the right l15). Exhale. The hands will make circle when this exer-. else is done correctly. Circle to the left five times and then to the right five times. Position 1.
 Exercise ', Position 2. Place the feet about two feet apart (16). The right arm is slowly raised CID (keep the eyes on it), while the left knee is bent and the floor touched between the feet with the left hand (1S). Back to position 2 and reverse. Repeat ten times. Position |.
 Exercise. 8, Position. g.. Step forward with the right foot as far as possible (19). Keeping arms out and stiff, bend forward slowly from the waist until the right hand touches the floor just in front of the right foot (20). The left foot is raised slowly from the floor as you begin to bend forward. Both knees are kept stiff. Reverse and repeat ten times.
 These exercises are taken four times each day.
 Upon arising in the morning drink your orange juice. Then do your exercises once. Then comes your coffee and toast. Take the exercises again before luncheon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Speaking of.
 Mirrors

CPEAKING of mirrors, and
 everyone seems to be discuss
 ing the new decorative ones, we are reminded that the mirror can be made to do more, by way of beauty, than reflect our images.
 Placing a mirror at an ad- vantageous angle in a room lends an appearance of spaciousness to crowded quarters. A room which is long and narrow will register a more pleasing impression if wide, narrow mirror is placed at one side. Refecting the other side in its surface gives the pleasing illusion of 8 wide and more in- terestingly proportioned room.
 Where a hall is narrow, a long narrow mirror will reflect it's op- posite wall, again lending a widening effect.
 Place your living room mirror where it will reflect a lamp and you will enjoy the advantages of a lovely, glowing reflection. When the mirror is placed at an angle where it can reflect a group of in- teresting colors such as the corner of a chair, a bit of the book shelves, perhaps a lovely bit of colorful pottery, you will have en- hanced the decoration value of your room.
 The new mirrors are interesting for they can be had in such a wide variety of types. Over the mantel shelf the long, narrow mir TOT is often found framed in gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

Kitty saw a familiar figure standing near the curb. It waa Charlie Clarke. Her heart gave a tug of apprehension as she tried
 to evade him."
 ing in love with now. Whatll Charlie say when he hears that?"
 mYou don't understand, Mom," Kitty tried to explain between jabs at :i1er fluffy black hair. There's no sentiment between MT. Preston and me. Preston's married. I've learned that professional people don't live by rules. like him and he likes me. Does that mean we've got to fall in love?"
 ,"Well, you've always been sem sibIe girl, Kitty. I'm hoping you'll not be losing your wits over a man that has to paint pictures for his bread"
 Kitty laughed. She knew her mother was contrasting the hard working Charlie Clarke with Pres ton.
 lWDon't be worrying your head over that, you dear old Mons. You just don't understand studio life. You really couldn't under stand how lightly friendships are taken"
 "But hearts are hearts, Kitty, darling. And there's no reckoning with youth. I'm warnin' you to ba on your guard or you'll be head over heels in love with married man before you realize it. And what would the neighbors say to that? I'd have to move away. That's all"
 Kitty swung her cape over her shoulders and gave her hat be- coming little tilt Her mother walked to the door and kissed her. goodnight.
 It had been arranged that Kitty was to meet Preston at the res taurant where they were to dine. Kitty located the place without trouble and entered expectantly. She saw Preston rise from the small table, and walk toward her as she approached.
 7'How did you make it on time ?" he smiled. "You must have gone home on wings"
 q did," she returned meaningly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Luncheon at the Camp

the meal. Fried potato chips are delicious and are easily transport ed. Buttered bread sandwiches, pickles, jam, cookies or homemade cake will fill a camping kit with the most appreciated tid-bits.
 One crowd of campers took along only bacon, beans, bread and butter, cake and ground coffee. The men fished and the fresh fish were fried with the bacon in a crude skillet over a camp fire. Coffee was made while the main dishes of the meal were being eaten by the four hungry campers. The coffee was served in tin cups. Canned milk and block sugar were served with the coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

<ITTY ran breathlessly up the N many flights of stairs to the
 dingy three rooms where her mother and Bobby were wait ing her return. With an affec- tionate kiss she pressed the small envelope containing her weekly pay into her mothers hand.
 Tonight Kitty did not stop at the kitchen door to peer into the cook pots on the wide, old coal range. She went directly to her own. small bedroom and lighted the gas. Feverishly she began to dress in'her Sunday clothes.
 'EWhat's got into you?" her mother asked in open-mouthed amazement as she watched her daughters actions.
 ''I'm going to the theatre. No need to set my place at the table. I'm to have dinner out"
 ttSince when has Charlie Clarke got so prosperous that he's squan- derin' his wages on a weekday evenin' ?" Mrs. Martin inquired.
 s''It's not Charlie I'm going with. I've sbeen invited by Mir. Preston. He has tickets for a Shakespearean play"
 Mrs. Martin drew back amazed. s"So it's that artist you're fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

1AMPING is one of the joys of Nn Summer.
 Just what to take along for the luncheon on the motor trip into the woods is a problem. Dishes that are very dainty are out of place. We are unconsciously striv- ing to get away from the routine of existence when we take to the woods, so the luncheon menu should be simple, yet appetizing.
 Raw bacon affords the fun of cooking over the campfire and is delicious for the menu. In addi- tion. to the bacon take along sev- eral cans of baked beans to add to Ehe nutriment of the main dish of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

A PLEASING speaking voice is a "A great asset. One forgets the physical shortcomings of an un- beautiful face if the speaking voice is cultivated to a lovely, well-mod- ulated pitch.
 Opinions of all of us are formed by the first sound of our voices. This is especially true over the telephone. We judge the unseen person by the voice. It is our first glimpse into the mind of a stranger, for the voice reveals many secrets.
 The pleasant voice bespeaks a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
The Household Bulletin Board

ficult to account for the money my husband hands me each week. Thanking you, CORA V.
 Since you have said your income is a weekly one. I would suggest dividing the money into parts to cover expenses by the week. Take five large envelopes and keep them in a convenient, safe. place. Mark them individually, food" rent" Tight and heat" "clothes," and miscellaneous" Divide your in- come into proportionate amounts. Place the money from the clothes" and miscellaneous envelopes in the savings bank until needed. In this way. money which Is not to be spent immediately will draw in. terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
HEAR MISS WILSON;

HEAR MISS WILSON:
 U My little daughter is going to a party next month and I would like to have a few suggestions on what sort of 'frock to make for her. I read your column regularly and know you will have a surprise for me this time. MRS. D. G. H.
 Have you looked over the lovely printed silk crepes in the shops at this time? My suggestion is to se- lect one of these colorful materials and make 1t up into a dainty one. piece frock, trimmed with rows of shirred lace. Choose your material with a small pattern for this mini ature frock and the effect will be- very pleasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
By Virginia Lynch Maxwell.

'T'd have been here earlier if Nom hadn't begun her little dirge of warnings. Mom's terribly fearful about me dining with 8 strange man."
 "Do you consider me a strang- err" Preston asked, surprised at her frankness.
 "well, no. But you're strang- CT to Nom. She's never met you. That's what she meant"
 "Then we'll exchange family in-- troductions without delay" he sug- gested lightly. "I'm meeting Mrs. Preston after the play. I've been wanting her to know you. Oh, yes," he added, when Kitty showed her surprise. "I've been telling Marion all about you. But we've come to dine," he suddenly inter- rupted. "We'll miss the first act if my fair lady doesn't select her dinner" .
 Kitty accepted the menu he proffered. But she relied on Preston's judgment in his sugges- tions. The panorama of moving figures about the softly carpeted place was delightful to Kitty's un- accustomed eyes. Preston watched her drink in the atmosphere of the place, wondering bout her thoughts.
 She scarcely touched her food, so absorbed was she in the fascin- ating conversation Preston of- fered.
 It was after eight o'clock when they left the restaurant and hur- ried to the theatre nearby. Then, like a flash across her path, Kitty saw a familiar figure standing near the curb.
 It was Charlie Clarke.
 There was no doubt that he was looking for someone.
 Kitty's heart gave a tug of ap- prehension as she tried to evade him. .
 Preston was guiding her care fully through the crowd of gor- geously gowned women and men that loitered in the lobby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Bki|gg Hq7ze
My Secrets of Charm
By Josephine Huddleston.
 (Famous Model)

HEREWITH giving list of exercises that the best have 6 reducing know they will make the pounds
 away if Is faithful to ones creed In using them lost pounds than like to admit As told busy taking of pounds and these the exercises using. Y,
 standing position the thing consider This position before starting such exercises should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
By Mrs. Mary D. Wilson.

D EAR MISS WILSON:
 Could you please tell me
 how to overcome the odor of paint in my refrigerator? I paint ed the inside of the lower part and then enameled it two months ago. The odor is still evident.
 MRS. H. V. s. Moisten some powdered charcoal and set 1t In the refrigerator. The charcoal will absorb all odor and keep the refrigerator sanitary. HEAR MISS WILSON: U I have an excellent tooth pow der recipe which I would like to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

make into a tooth paste if I knew what to use to keep the paste moist. Since you have given 50 many valuable suggestions may I hope for a solution to my per sonal problem? MARTHA B.
 Add enough glycerine to the pow der to make the substance into a thick paste. Glycerine does not evaporate like water or oil and will keep the paste soft and smooth for an indefinite period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
The Third Woman

TOWARD PRESTON. artist, while Strolng through side
 street in Greenwich Village makes the acquaintance of
 through whom he Kitty Martin the boys elder sister The artist impressed with Kys beauty and Suades her for his magazine The girl infoay studio til explains his strictly friendship understanding to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

WHEN the boudoir and the dressingrocn are
 w combined in most small apartments, the lighting arrangement should bs given careful atten- ton, that the dressing receives adsquats illumination at night we'll during the day Here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

HEAR MISS WILSON:
 U am asking for a simple plan of keeping a budget for my home. am a newlywed and find it diff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

l cup rich milk,
 hard-boiled eggs (chopped fine),
 Season to taste,
 A little Parmesan cheese. bread in butter Place crab meat mixture cover with fine sifted bread crumbs which browned in oven. Sift little Parmesan e each canape and heat in oven. Serve very slice of lemon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

ENREE crabmeat from small paper-ke bones Let simmer in little milk until heated. Saute butter and onions. Add flour and then slowly add milk,
 hardboed eggs and seasoning. Mix together and crab meat. Fry side of six round slices of
Evening star., 1924-05-22

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half price Cavanaugh, Apt. o16. after s. on
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HELP MALE
Continued.
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE
WANTED-AGENTS.

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DINING ROOM SUITE, colonial nsk 10
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PERSONAL.
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SUITABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TUBER-
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YOUNG LADY wishes girl under 20 years Of
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Wonderful French method used. DR.. Della
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The Star requires from advertisers
IN this coIansn references and q de-
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Star Office ~
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CAFE OR TEA ROOM, 14th st. NV: good
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SITUATIoNS-DOMEsTIC.
Contfnues
PERSONAL.

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