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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Internal Cleanliness an Important Factor in Longevity
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
David Meets "a Strange Little
Waterman.

waterman
~ AVID laid down hls fishing
side CIR the bank 10 get a
better look at tha great hig spider
that seemed to No. struggling with
something ca the surface of tha
pond
''oh. dear. You silly thing David
exclaimed. How in the world did
you get al tangled up In. whatever
it-is2''
He reached for M stick but when
ne turned around again. the strug'
Cling spider had disappeared under
the water.
well OF all thingss" exclaimed
the ~astonished David He could see
the spider down under the water
busily fnssing around some water
weeds. Whatever II was, has pulled
that spider down under the water so
he could eat"
Just then the spider appeared on
the surface Of the water. She turned
herself upside down. her head dam
Cling In the water and right there
before pavid's eyes she actually
yanked a big white air bubble out or
the water and quicker than II takes
10 tell XXI. she turned and darted down
under the water again.
-She makes her own bubbles"
David laughed. Goodness. wish
SQueedee was here. He'd mighty
soon"
sooner thai that laughed VA
merry voice and the little elfin David
had wished for hoped upon the bank
beside him. 'tSn. YOU are trying ND
learn how Mrs. Water Spider builds
her tents. are your If that's what
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
BY Wanda Barton
In the Trail of the Vacation.

In the Trail of the Vacation.
XYACATIoNs are much to D.
W desired. especially by thoss
who work hard and unfor
tunately have but the usual two
weeks OF freedom. perhaps three Il
they take IL at their own expense
To people who can go when and how
they wish. Il does not mean as much
For the week-enders there is variety
in trying various places. but the
strenuous effort OF going and com
ing does not give much rest Ano
sunburned faces and shoulders on
Monday mornings. during the sea
son. indicate over exposure to tn
sun In the effort to acquire quickly
the becoming coa or tan without
regards 10 its after-effects.
The after-effects On delicate skins
that 60 unprotected. even without
dreaming the face well before sud
denly facing the rays. Is a sallow
ness and tOughenlng OF the skin
around the yes. Eose and mouth
where tiny lines form. Also an
increasing growth Or downy hair
which nature puts forth as a protec
ton against a repetition OF the harm
done. A coat or tan brought about
by a painful burning Is hardly worth
the price.
Now for another vacation after
math. There IS among most people
a restlessness and dissatisfaction
with home and business surround
ings upon return from a vacation
and II Is often hard 10 understand.
The truth is being in harness stead
lily for months, we have not realized
the many things we would like to
have different and when we are
brought face TO face with them. af-
ter time to think. they strike us IN
all their ciearness Of detail. We are
fun OF new vigor TO attack the prob
lens and while the spell Is upon US
is the time to do so. But most OF US
after being irritable and unhappy for
a few days slip back into the old
groove and soon lose the power TO
battle with the condition.
Another bad thing in making d
culations for q vacation Is to come
home broker Most every one does
II. We don't begin TO save In time
for the outing and have not enough
for the extras" Frequently We
spend more on the preparation for
things we v use.
Another OF disturbance r.
often the water. so II Is wise 20 drink
distilled water until you gradually
grow used to the local drinking wa
ter. Also eat the simplest food for
a day or two until accafnated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
He Isn't to Blame? Well, Then, Who Is?

him anyway What do any OF
as know about anyone except
what we see on the outside?
"I'm going over to prison and
see Billy. 7 like him. ] don't
care if he is a thief"
Well, don't like him. myself
II don't like him at all. | sup
pose We ought TO feel sorry for
a rattlesnake because he was
born a rattlesnake and can't
help it, but somehow | don't.
I don't like him. | don't want
10 be where he is and to save my
soul / cannot be sentimental
about him. wonder If ! am
very cruel and very narrow
minded and very hard-hearted-
what do you Think
Copyright. 1873. Newspaper Festurs sernes. tho
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Seen on shave.

Another i0nE-felt want "a been
answered with the introduction or
tiny collapsible umbrellas. So small
that you can stick them In your bag.
they come In bright colors. They
are certainly worth investigating.
A number or raincoats are appear
ing that are 20 stunning that the
owner would wish for rainy weather
all the time. One model is or a rub
berized kasha. trinity cut and belted.
looking for all the world like a we'll
tailored soldiers %overcoat. feminized.
OF course. Another. a bit more femi-
nine. Is OF rubberized velveteen. This
comes in a number OF different
colors and styles.
Now we find q new material. Or
rather q new development. or combi-
nation OF two old fabrics. Net
spotted with chenille is used for
evening wear. both for scarfs and
for the dresses themselves.
You will also find II easy 10 dis
cover that extremely low d~ecolletage
viii be the order Of the evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
"Why are you honest, anyhow?

Why are yOu nOIleSJy hHgH
Because you want TO he
honest, or because you're afraid
you'd get caught If you were
dishonest?
There's the blind man who
lives across the road from us.
He's a poet. He writes beauti-
full things about the wind in the
trees and the little bells that he
hears ringing in the deep for
ests. silver bells with chimes
he's a kind man, the blind man
but when you talk TO him
about sunsets or sunrises or the
silver glory of the moon. he
shakes his head and does not
understand.
"No. be isn't duIl-he's Just
blind.
"Born blind-he can't help it
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Helpful Hints

Green vegetables should % boiled
In sailed boiling water with the lId
orr: potatoes with the lid on
Eggs covered with boiling water
and allowed 70 stand Cor five minutes
are more n0urishing and Ion easily
digested than eggs placed Ia boiling
water and allowed TO boil quickly for
three minutes.
Add a little vinegar 70 the last rims
ing water for silk. This does away
with any possibility OF soap being
left in the garment. often the cause
Of silk rotting quickly.
Chocolate OF oco stains can gen.
orally be removed from clothes II
they are first washed In cold water.
then have plenty Of boiling water
poured over them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Advice to Girls
BY Annie Laurie.

NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ I am a girl IN my late teens
as years. and am a senior In high
school.
I am going with a boy who went
with a girl for about " years be-
fore he started going with me. I
have been going with him for a
little over a year now and we are
practically engaged. since we plan
10 marry as soon as I gel through
school Mother does not approve
OF this boy because she thinks that
be should marry his other girl. But
be doas not love her. And we love
each other sol He has never asked
her to marry him. SO must ] give
him up for herr LILLUMS
m ILLUMS: Really. my dear. ]
~ think that * you two ~ en-
gagged. there l. no reason In ths
world why you should give him up
unless, or course. there ~ something
mere thai your letter states How
ever. ne mas shown his preferences
FOR you and declared MS love for you
BY a proposal of marriage. 30. why
worry7 Evidently he cares more fOE
you than the other girl. since ne mas
you to be his wife. There are
very few men who marry the first
girl they 70 around with. and TX Ii
no more than fair that he know
before ne definitely decides
which II the right mate for him
so take things as they are. don't
doubt his love. and good luck 10 YOU
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

he would help II II he could,
but he can't Why should we
despise him for what il not his
fault?
This man who has turned
out to be a thief, Is il his fault,
who IL to blame? Maybe his
father was a thief, maybe his
mother took money out of her
husbands clothes and hid it
away and lied to him about it.
Maybe he was hungry and
poor when he was little and he
learned to steal to get food for
himself and his little delicate
sister. How do you know what
you would have been II you had
been brought up as he was?
what do you know about
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

WAS asked the other day II
Turkish baths were reducing. I
said Nor and thereby started an
argument The lady who asked the
question had lust come from the
Turkish baths Weighing one pound
less than when she went int She
was determined that several trips to
the baths each week would soon re-
win q sylphlike figure for her.
I failed 20 convince her that day
the lost pound was too fresh in
her mlnd-but al the end OF q week
she was thinking that perhaps I was
right. She phoned me then and
asked why. despite the loss OF a
pound or so Immediately after the
bath. she was always back at her
original weight when time came for
another treatment
/ had tried to explain this to her
before. but she Just had TO be shown
The point Is quite simple Turkish
baths. by placing n in the various
sweat boxes and baths. merely sweat
out OF the system a goodly amount
OF water. Water makes an impress
sion on the scales just the same as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
BY WINIFRED BLACK

THE mans a theft
Most Of his friends have suspected
him for a long time-and now they
know.
He's going to the penitentiary and his
wife's heart is broken and his children are
disgraced.
And nobody mentions his name any more.
Not so very long ago he was the most
popular nan in town.
Young, good-looking. clever. easy going,
generous. affectionate, friendly-and all the
time he was a liar and all the time he was
q thief.
And now he's been found out-and every
body wishes they had neve- known him az all
All but one man
This man says: well, maybe he Is a
thief, maybe we'd all be thieves if we were
tempted az he was. You don't want to steal
- - -A-.AL.nn .o.Ln - ~ - AhnAr-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

And why do we defend ourselves 50 much?
Because we want to hide what we consider a
We want To disguise ourselves.
We want to pretend what we are not.
Or, We want TO make believe so as to seem
to be what we think others want usto be. Young
men raise a beard. so as to look older. Old men
shave off both in order to appear younger.
Children like TO wear their mothers skirts
Mature women disguise themselves in various
ways-tco numerous to mention-in the hope Of
being accepted-not for what they are. but for
what they are not
The practice of cutting off a few years from
ones age is almost universally adopted by the
female sex. Men are not immune 70 the custom
either.
People who think that their personalities
need boosting talk with a loud, gruff voice and
sometimes add fnrnhnding whiskers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

life. They are really young.
Every person OF advanced years
has a theory 10 account for contin-
ued survival. There must be many
factors. Each OF them has its place.
one important factor Is cleanliness.
] don't mean by this merely what
soap and water VIII do for you. IL
must be assumed that everybody Is
clean in person and clothing. l
refer 10 a more important cleanli-
ness-internal cleanliness.
Nobody can be clean inside II he
has diseased tonsils or teeth. pour
3ng filth into the system. Nobody
can be clean who has an overloaded
intestine. filled with fermenting
material. U~ncleanness from either
one OF these causes must undermine
health and shorten life.
Get rid OF all centres OF pus forma-
ton or germ breeding. Take into
your system food and drink that are
clean and pure and nourishing. Then
YOU NAV hope to live 10 join the
Three-Quarter Century Club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Turkish Baths as a Reducing Medium
BY JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

bone and muscle. "A good, thorough
Turkish bath will draw out on the
body approximately one pound each
time-but the weight goes right up
again as soon as one takes back into
the system the water that has been
drawn from H.
There Is only one possible benefit.
from q reducing angle. that might
accrue from a Turkish bath, and
that one ID the massage. But ia
most baths this massage il not long
enough or vigorous enough TO be or
real reducing benefit.
AS a matter OF cold fact, the ex-
tremely hot temperature OF the Tur.
kish baths makes one want TO drink
even more water than under or
binary circumstances. The system
must have Its fun quota OF water n
we are to survive healthily and
happily.
On the other hand, Turkish baths
are highly desirable from a relaxing
standpoint and are beneficial In
cases OF nervousness where the mus
Giles become tensed and taut with
strain. But when IL comes TO reduc-
ing a la the Turkish bath the loss
In weight win be only temporary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

Enrolled in that club are between four and
five hundred members. each one seventy-fivs or
older. The honorary president is ninety-eight
My father, a young man of ninety. Is the presi-
dent.
My old friend, DR.. John H. Kellogg, OF Battle
Greek, was one of the speakers. He spoke of the
evils Of meat eating and of tobacco. The hon
orary president shares DR.. Kellogg's horror Of
tobacco and urged me TO tell my readers about
a man "who lived TO be ninety-eight and never
used the vile and notwithstanding weed"
OF course / was frankly puzzled when ! looked
about only to see a lot Of those hardy old
pioneers putting at big black cigars They acted
to me as If that was their daily habit, but per
Old age il a state Of mind. / have met lots
Of grouchy, grumbling men Of thirty-five or
old. They act old and feel old and are old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
Words of the Wise.

A spark neglected has often
raised q conrd0roti0n.
-Ru1us.
N u the common wonder ~ MT
men, how among so many millions w
faces there should be none alike.
Browne.
He1ren from an creatures
hides the book or fate. Pope.
Although strength ahouIu Fal. the
effort VIII deserve praise. III great
enterprises the attempt IA enough
-Propertiuh
No one tries extreme remedies
az first. -genera
When ihe firsi baby laughed for ths
first time. the laugh broke into 4 nil.
hon pieces. and they al went skipping
about. That was the beginning AZ
fairies. Barrie
Believe me. the gods spare the
afflicted. and do not olicavs OBJ
press those nh0 are unfortunate.
-OUld
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

N0H, it's been such a wonderful time. AL,
dear, and now to think tie al overl
Oh. how hate 70 60 back 70 that dull
old office againI But you will writer And you
won't forget met And you promise 70 call me
a. soon az you come 10 town.? iii be 80 lonesome
for you and just waiting until 7 hear from you"
Tears and regrets and promises-all made
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
The Stars Say


lively conditions both in busi-
- and In personal activities
are forecast BY the interesting
lunar operations for this day IL IN
a good time for trade as well as for
all things pertaining TO writings or
Furnishings: and labor and industry
are in line for recognition. Sudden
changes or journeys are not likely to
bring benefits. Home and heart condl-
tons are pleasant
Those whose birthday II IL may
expect a lively and progressive year.
with business and industry claiming
proper return for application and
good judgment Domestic and affec-
tionai affiliations also flourish. A
child born on this day may be YER
satile and talented IN many directions
and nay succeed by Its own stability
and industry.
Experience is BY industry
achieUed. and perfected By the
sUift course OF fime-Shakespe1re.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

A. ID. Q.-What can be done for
small red veins on the limbs which
show very prominently on the sur
face OF the skin? Can they be made
less noticeable by the use or cleo
fricity?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
I Answers TO HeaIth Queries

l.. NJ. r. Q.-What Is the splitting
or blood indicative of Gould II be
due 70 anything other than r. B-E
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

Alright be due TO q severe ca
tarrhal condition. q polypus or some
lung affection. ! would suggest that
YOU have your doctor examine you.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

meath the spell Of rose-colored vacation days.
And when the city looms in the offing and old
familiar faces come in view-vacation days are
talked over and the wonderful times discussed
and then-promptly forgotten and plans made
for the next one.
Dear days Of romance. vacation days. And
sometimes they bring the real romance TO loving
hearts. Who knows how yours will turn out?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
DEFENSE BARRIER IS
A SIGN OF WEAKNESS
Inferiority Complex Prompts the Continuous and
Tormenting Struggle to Make Believe That
We Are Other Than We Really Are.
BY DIR. LOUIS II. BISCH
Eminent Psychologist.

IN = defend ourselves In many. many ways-some Of which are
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

An some instances. X-ray treat
ments are helpful in making them
less noticeable.
Copyright. 1873. Newspaper Featurs Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
OLD AGE NO LONGER
A BUGABOO TO MAN
Keeping Clean Inside. Sane Living and a Happy
Hopeful Outlook on Life Will Offset the
RigOrs of the Years.
By ROYAL 5. COPELAND, NJ. d.
United States Senator from New York,
Former Commissioner OF Health. HeD York Citg

FEW weeks back / attended a very interesting picnic. It was
~ the annual meeting Of "The ThreeQuarter Century Club" OF
my native county Unfortunately there was a terrific rain and
wind IT, # in spite Of the weather about 200 persons assembled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

A.-This may be merely due TO the
fact that the skin Is thin and deli
cate In texture and the veins are
more or less prominent on this ac-
count. Are you on your feet a great
deal? This causes a greater tension
OF the blood through the veins and
might make them appear more no
tlceable. You might have your doctor
advise you about the treatment you
have in mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

Tall people stoop when they walk. The short ones STRAIT and
fuss and make a lot of noise
Min people wear clothes that make them look fat Fat people
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

A.-Paint the thumb with tincture
or asafoetida-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

r. NJ. I. Q.-What will prevent
q three-year-old child from sucking
her thumb
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

forty, who are really old. They act old and feel Old and are Old
On the contrary, there are plenty Of men and women, well past
eighty who are cheerful and hopeful. looking on the bright side Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

r. d. Q.-what do you advise for
scars caused by pimples?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

NJ. D. K. o.-what causes lipOma?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

Thief, maybe we'd All De thieves II We we're WUtI FD bLAN
tempted az he was You don't want to steal things. do you. but
ISN'T there something you do want to do that's jut as bad as steal
ing?
MWhy are q honest anyhow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

A.-The cause is not known.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

copyriEhs. 1919. Newspaper Feature ssrriss. rna
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

WAS asked the other day IL
Turkish baths were reducing. T
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

AVID laid down his fishing
pole and scrambled over tho
side of tha hank to get @
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17

A spark neglected has often
raised q conrd0r0ti0n.
-Rn9HN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-17
A Fashion Models Diary
BY GRACE T~HORNCLIFFE
Che Writes nf q Smart Afternoon Dress.

. MODELLED an extremely smart
afternoon dress the other day
Il hat used the sheerest Of sheer
The Washington times., 1928-07-30

of the leader. who was advancIng
upon them.
Youre quite right there. Mr.
Brennaway said the leader. But
we sfan't BE 80 poor BY the time
we've done with you.
And where the devil did you
( pick aip English?'' asked Alan.
with laugh
with the army. said the
man. e had six caiques during
the war used TO be up at head
quarters every day
The men; exhausted by their
riding through the night, had
tetllered their horses and were
squatting down. some Of them
smoking.
wei. now. what do You think
you're going to get out cf this2
Alan demanded. I've got about
thousand francs here. 4 sup
poss you've got SO men with.
you. haven't you? That works
nut at 20 francs apiece. assum-
ing you divide with them.
That's worth having on ac-
count. said the leader. But
you're rich man. Mr.. Brenna-
way. You can sign q check on
tha Ottoman bank. !"
IN 3 years of daily dealing with
officers at headquarters, the man
had acquired a certain respectful
ness Of manner which Alan was
quick to notice. Shirley saw
him CHANGING critically at the
members of the gang.
What's your name7" he raped
out.
tAndreas Abramovel. "
well. Abramovel, you seem to
have dealt with my countrynen
and you know we aren't quite
fools. re / buy you off with
check there's nothing to pre-
vent you coming here tomorrow
for another.
i've got the men here. Mr..
Brennaway. That's what they're
The Washington times., 1928-07-30
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