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New Britain herald., 1928-09-17
HEENEY, MEENEY-


BY Vernon f. Hill
"Heeney, meeney, miney, mo-"
Thought Tunney as the gong said
Co..
He counted Tommy out just SO.
Like us when we were kids, you
know.
Oh, who took Tunney's heavy blow?
Twas mighty Heeney (mighty
Slow.
But did he holler? Oh. dear, no,
Unless it was to ask for mo-.
He tried to stand up toe to toe.
And took some awful sockA you
know,
He'd never be the one to crow
But when We thought him lying
Round leven." said the radio.
Twas then the referee said "Whoa!
l guess I'd better stop the show"
Said Tunney-"Well, told you
Heeney, Meeney, Miney, Mo-"
New Britain herald., 1928-09-17

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-17
OF Man Adam, An His ChiIluni

OF Man Adam An His Chillunl
Liza: "Ah suttinly likes sojers.
Nah sweetie is a gunner in de dis
tillery.", ,.. -...-..
Mandy: Me too, gal! Nah man
is private in de infancy"
Gene Butler
Now we have the difference be-
tween the sexes:
Men are knight-ed: women are
lated.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-17

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-17

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New Britain herald., 1928-09-17

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Hork At Hosalia3s hsvaaao1. Ttoss
eousss; ochults's nswsssso1A eetrsses
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

hanging bank. through the forest g
tall arrowheads. around the thickec
OF underwater shrubs and into the
through the pale green water. NO
sooner did the children step into the
meadow than a dozen tiny prawns
sprang out OF the grass.
Come. Join our dance." they er-
claimed.
And they fitted into the shaft ~
light. dancing around and around.
Their little legs moved so swiftly
that they shone Xix wisps OF s-vers
But / can't dance,'' cried Mi.
Nor a l." cried Yam and Flor
and Hamid.
Nor can T." cried Knarf.
"Tut-tutlr' assured the prawns.
1T IL nothing. We will teach you.
You have only TO kick your legs and
twirl round and round"
Mil tried IL and fell all OF a heap.
Flor succeeded no better. HGmldI
and Yam, who were girls and should
have learned al once. failed utterly,
As for brave knarf. he turned o.
somersault and landed in n bush. Y
Excellent" shouted the nrawns
gleefully. You are lighter than
sunbeams. But do not stop. Dance.
dance"
There was a sharp swish n the
water. A row OF pointed teeth
glistened in the sunlight and I've
prawns abruptly vanished down a
huge mouth. Pancho Pike. The
hungry pickerel. turned tc NOD pleas.
antly 70 the startled reflections.
Really. a most tasteful dances
ne remarked. showing his teeth.
But y reflections took 10 thetrl
neels without looking behind.
Copyright. 1873. Newspaper FsanIrs serrir.. lu-H
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

clock was somehow out Of place.
So they hung Il little old-fash-
Toned picture in the room to keep
the clock company-oh hopelessly
old-fashioned the picture is. "A
little girl. with her fair hair down
her back and a red cape on. feed
ing a flock OF chickens. and a
funny little puppy barking his
head off in the background.
After the old-fashioned picture
had come TO keep the clock COM
pany. what should appear in the
room. but some gay lowered cur
tains. quite OF the old-fashioned
kind. Then somebody brought a
~footstool home and somebody else
found a fire screen and now they
are looking for a motto to put up
owe the door. And the first
thing they know they are going TO
have a regular old-fashioned home.
with gaiety. good cheer. and unas
Stunning comfort.
Dangerous place 70 visit. that
place. the first thing you know
you will be using thin bread and
butter and 1894 cake and find
yourself being comfortable and
enjoying your tea-dear. dear. that
will v do.
You can't look mysterious and
baleful under such circumstances.
can you?
But the little lonesome house
isn't lonesome any more. anyhow
II Is friendly. cheerful and com.
forting.
! think the cuckoo Is delighted
Il wonder IL he really is.
Copyright. 1928. Newspaper FEATURE ssrvfes. In,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

VT was but for a fraction OF a
second that Prince Georges
- stared in establishment At
Charles Owen. Then the poise
WHICH. though youthful. Is his by
royal birth and training. came back
to him. and averting his gaze he
asked Carolyn for a dance. Mr..
Owens hand. clenched at his side.
relaxed and he crossed the room un-
hurriedly to Marion. the only one
not dancing. for Noel had jealousy
claimed Mary the moment she had
finished her introductions. Mr..
owen danced beautifully and
Marion's animated lace showed that
he was talking entertainingly as
well, but / noticed with mounting
excitement that he never lost sight
Of u Prince Georges tall figure,
and that he also was watching.
Princess Dina with q look at first
bewildered. then sardonically en-
lightened.
AS for the young Transvanian
princess she had eyes for only one
person. Noel, with his dark head
bent devotedly above Mary's brown
curls. At first she saw no one else.
and when at last Mr.. Owen did come
within her line OF vision. / was glad
that his eyes were upon Prince
Georges at that moment. for she
gasped IN dismay and her hand flew
10 her throat. The next instant.
however. she had recovered herself.
and I heard her pleading n sudden
choking sensation to Ronald's solicit
tous inquiries.
My curiosity was near the boiling
point. OF course IL was plain that
Mr.. Owen knew both Prince Georges
and Princess Dina. though the
latter's "bobbed nose" had delayed
his recognition or her. And that
they both recognized him was equally
patent Buff I read Alright the
expressions on all their faces. each
one Of them wished TO pretend non
recognition. the royal par because
they did not wish 10 disclose their
identity, and Mr.. Owen because
recognition would entail something
unpleasant-the unconsciously lei
acing stare OF Prince Georges had
told me that Mr.. Brixton's half
brother was very much anathema 70
our scion OF royalty.
The dance came to an end. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
BY n BARTON
Raising Forers for Holiday Time Makes a Most Charming Hobby.

pots must be broken away and over
the opening. pOtsherds are placed 20
provide ample air and good drainage
for the roots. There must be
warmth and moisture in the air e
make the orchids prosper. The roots
are placed in Sphangnum Moss
shredded with sandy leaf mold
They are planted high In the pots
The lady slipper is one Of the most
satisfactory OF the terrestrial vari.
cites.
Those who have tried raising seed
gardens in window boxes find tina;
the morning glories. selected seed,
and the nasturtiums make very dec.
orative plants for nursery window
use especially.
The Leptosyne Stillmani makes an
excellent house plant which Is deco
rative and comes into blossoming
early In its growth. Sow the fluffy
seeds in a shallow pot about two
months before blossoms are desired,
using just good garden soil. When
the plants sport two real leaves
transplant them TO separate small
pots and when they fin these thew
are ready TO be moved into larger
pots 10 attain their maturity. Usu,
ally a four-inch pot. For the best
Winter blooming keep II in a temper
ature above fifty degrees. The house
variety has brilliant yellow flowers
The large mignonette grows vel
In boxes and gives large spikes OF
blossoms II kept well watered. Pick
the blossoms carefully as they ma.
ture. so they do not exhaust the
plants. South and east windows are
best for flowers. though some vari
cites thrive in west windows. The
north windows are cold. dark and
forbidding and are no good for the
success OF the indoor garden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

Mr.. Owen brought Marion over TO
me.
Tell me-" he said, who Is the
tall man with Carolyn, and the young
queen with Ronald who looks as III
she were going to say OFF with her
head at any second Their faces
are 50 familiar to me. and yet i do
not recall having met them"
His easy laugh as he described
Eleanor so faithfully-for our royal
young neighbor did look distinctly
sulky-would have lulled my sus-
picion OF him had / not seen his hand
again clenched. with the fingers
digging into the palm. I watched
that hand from a corner OF my eye
as I answered him.
THE young queen'-you really
have hit her off wonderfully-is Miss
Eleanor Lincoln. a young neighbor
OF ours. while the young man is Mr..
George Jackson. down at the sea.
shore for the Summer and Autumn.
He dabbles in real estate ! believe.
as does everybody nowadays who
isn't writing a play"
The hand relaxed again a. ne
laughed dutifully. That he was
much relieved at the unfamiliar
names I guessed. even as I surmised
that his own would probably be
strange to the ears OF Princess Dina
and Prince Georges.
mo. I've never met them" he
said Strange. isn't IL. how one
gets the impression OF having met
perfect strangers"
Yes. indeed" I countered. But
you must meet them at once. They
are most charming. both OF them"
Ronald and Miss Lincoln came I'D
TO me Is I finished. and I presented
Mr.. Owen TO a suddenly naughty,
though perfunctorily courteous young
woman Then he was introduced 10
Mr.. Jackson. each man glancing
swiftly at the other and then a.
hastily averting his eyes. They
moved away from each other as soon
as they could without appearing
rude. and meticulously avoided one
another the rest OF the evening. But
Princess Dina drew me out of the
room at the first opportunity.
"Ohi Mrs Graham" she saId
breathlessly. her face relaxing from
the naughty composed expression
her will had fixed upon Il. who
Is hat man7 Owen can't be his real
name"
Continued Tomorrow
Copyright. 1873. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
The Stars Say
For Thursday, Nov. Is.
By CENEVIEvE KEMBLE.

A " auspicious rule OF the gov
IA erning planets mark this as
a day for many gratifying
and progressive conditions. both IN
personal and business relations.
There Is a sign OF successful new
projects with fine enterprise and
good management eliminating In
financial return and other seals or
prosperity. Employment. promotion
and preferments are in order and the
affairs OF heart and home may bring
pleasant denouements in many direc.
tons.
Those whose birthday II Is are in
line for a successful. prosperous and
happy year with many things
flourishing and gratifying New
projects. employment and contacts
with superiors bring benefits and
more intimate relations may unfold
many blessings. A child born on this
day may be well equipped with many
graces and accomplishments as well
as talents fitting it for and
happiness in life-
Any apparently detrimental
manifestation (of planetary forces)
indicates that the soul of the being
is moi yet able 10 respond 10 their
higher ribrdtions.-Occuh Rerietc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

he was oanished from Paris and was
given the sum or 100. 900 crowns for
his silence.
When Louis affections showed
signs OF cooling. Montespan again
had recourse to magic. but TO no
avail. When absolution was refused
the king. Montespan received the
full blame and was driven from the
court for a short time. However.
although she a displaced by Ma
dame de Maintenon. she was made
superintendent OF the queens house
hold. Apparently, her charm and
brilliance still held for her a place
in the kings heart. for he still visited
her apartments daily.
Montespan's connection with La
Voisin became known and II was
only through the efforts Of Madame
Maintenon that the affair was hush.
ed up and scandal prevented.
Also through the efforts OF Ma
dame Maintenon. Hontespan's seven
children were legitimatized.
The last years Of Montespan's life
YER spent in a Convent. The king
granted her a pension of half a mil.
Hon francs. She spent vast sums on
charity and hospitals. On her death
Louis forbade her children to wear
mourning.
Legend has II that during her last
years Montespan wore bracelets,
garters and a belt with iron points
In sharp contrast TO her earlier ex.
travagances, her table was mos,
frugal and only the coarsest OF linen
was used. She so dreaded death and
darkness that she always slept with
lights burning and was constantly
surrounded by women whom she
urged to talk constantly. so that II
she ewoke during the night she
would have no time for reflection.
A sordd. sorry ending to a life
crammed full Of intrigue. romance
and extravaganza.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

root growth. Then they should be-
brought TO the light.
The Chinese lilies. freesias. and the
Roman hyacynths are also pebble
garden favorites. Plant the bulbs
in the earth. then transplant them
into six-inch pots. six In a pot. put
them in a dark cool place until about
December first. then bring them to
the light. While In the dark keep
them well watered. In planting
bulbs avoid doing so In new flower
pots a. there Is some sort OF chemi-
cal reaction that seems to burn and
destroy the roots which always seek
the sides OF the pot IN growing.
Successful cultivation Of orchids
in the window box has aroused much
interest among Winter home grow
ers. II is generally thought that
these dainty plants are hard to grow.
but II the right varieties are chosen
they take very kindly 70 indoor
growth. Orchids demand plenty OF
air as well as water during their
growing period. and like the Cacti
when they rest need none. For this
reason the bottoms OF the flower
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
ROmances of the Worlds
Great Lovers By cozErTE DOUGLASS
Francoise-Afhenais de Pardaillan Montespan and
Louis XII OF France.

TINE women whom Louis XIV
selected TO be his mistresses
were invariably women OF bril-
lance. wit and beauty and each OF
them had her peculiar influence on
the history OF the country.
Madame Montespan was the sue
cesso OF the de la valliere In the
kings tickle affections. but she at
tanned her position through the
most despicable intrigues and schem-
ings.
Madame Montespan had been edu-
Gated in the Convent OF st. Mary at
Saintes. and at the age OF twenty
she became maid-of-honor OF the
queen. Maria Theresa Two years
after entering the service OF the
queen. Montespan married the mar
outs OF Montespan who was a year
younger than herself. She was "A
brilliant and naughty beauty. but in
addition, she was also a cultivated
and amusing talker.
With all her brilliance and wit.
Madame Moutespan was a firm be
lever In witchcraft and as al this
time La Voisin, the famous French
sorceress. was enjoying great popu.
larity. Montespan became one Of her
followers. IL was from La Noisin
that Montespan received the terrible
love powders which she managed &c
give TO Louis. She was convinced
that the black mass" would aid her
In her ambitions, and therefore went
through this horrible ceremony.
In 1857 she gained her end. for in
July Of that year she became the
kings mistress.
Her husband astounded the cour,
BY openly resenting his wife's posi-
ton. and created quite a scandal
He we wen TO the length or wear
ing mourning for his wife. Finally
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

clock made by a wrinkled peasant, carved in
long Winter evenings under the cold skies Of
the Swiss Alps and well carved too, if you
ask me.
Little vines carved into the wood and
strange wide-open flowers, and on the very
top Of the clock q deer's head viii branch
ing antlers.
The clock has two heavy weights that hang
on long metal chains, but most important Of
all-is the cuckoo.
The cuckoo lives in a little house at the
top Of the clock and when the clock strikes he
pops out of the door and calls in a high clear
voice "Cuckoo-cuckoo," so that all the world
may hear. Nobody could possibly be lonely
in the house with him.
He is such a cheerful, impudent, good
natured little fellow, with his gay cry and his
FUNNY little nOintpd face and his hripht wings
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

HOUR charming arrangements for the popu-
lar console table are shown above.
In the upper left hand corner is pictured
a pointed gilt mirror over a table which has a
polished black enamel top. Brilliant square Jap
anese vases are made into lamps with shades Of
tan parchment A yellow vase contains a spray
OF bitter sweet and a contrast is given with the
cigarette box covered in antique red velvet.
Upper left a book shelf is hung over the table
and both are painted with red laquer, lined with
ivory. Yellow roses in an old fashioned white
pottery urn and the old fashioned painted flowers
done on velvet are framed in black. The Gig
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
Advice to- Girls
BY Annie Laurie.
Z ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ l am a girl in my teens.
While out with my girl friend. we
met the boy with whom she had
been going. and he introduced US
to another boy. We wen out with
them one evening. but when they
were leaving they didn't say any
thing about seeing US again.
While we were together. this other
boy made quite a fuss" over me.
but has never asked me TO so out
since that evening. Do you think
I should telephone him and ask
him TO call? Or IL / just called him
UP. would he make another '-date"7
DOLL EYES.
nOLL EYES: No. / shouldn't ad
~ wise you TO telephone nun. do!
Eyes. IL he was sufficiently Inter
ested In you, he would probably have
asked you for another date" Too
he may be bashful. but you arr
very young and I don't think you
should worry much over the hap
pening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
A Fashion Models Diary
BY RACE T~HORNCLIFFE.
She Tells of a Stunning Black and White Frock.
BY GRACE THORNCLII

0tsC ~
rrELENE is certainly nj Of the
III most enthusiastic people I
AA have ever known. When she
a. very interested IN anything she
fairly bubbles until she can spill the
whole thing on some ones synpa-
thetic shoulder. And lately she has
been picking me as the ~confidaQte
OF her enthusiastic rawlings.
Really, that girl has gone clothes
nadi Nothing new comes into the
shop unless Helene gets a positive
rave on II or them.
After luncheon-when I was par
ticularly discouraged because i
couldn't find exactly the buckles !
wanted for my slippers. she was
waiting for me in the models dress
ing room. / knew at once that
eomething was in the air. for / was
Immediately hailed by:
"Grace. you simply MUST come
up to the show room with me right
WHATS the hurry. old thing?''
.There's a new frock that just ar.
rived from Paris. and I'm so afraid
II win be gone before / can show II
to you"
That's the trouble with that girl
she's forever rushing around until
you're simply in circles trying to
keep up with her.
Well, ] went with her. and al.
though I wouldn't admit IL &c
Helene. I almost raved myself.
The gown was perfectly stunning,
what I mean. II was made OF black
duyet-de-laine. The collar was the
most scrunptious thing I've ever
seen. Il started high on the right
side, then on the left side IL ZEN in
the spgffiest ripple you've eysn seen
And the whole was edged with white
ermine.
The nodded hlpline. OF course. Eel
on the left side into a double r'cat-
also OF course. carrying ont the un
even hemline.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

arctic box is of antique inlay and the ash tray
is in green blue crackle.
In the lower right is pictured a japanese print,
mounted on gold paper and framed in black.
Silver candlesticks contain pale blue candles, and
a japanese jar matches the blue Of the candles.
The table is covered with an antique green bro
cade, edged with gold galoon.
For the flower lover. the table in the lower
right, supports a gorgeous blue green vase filed
with laurel leaves and a few blue field flowers.
The small vase is of amber glass with pink roses.
"A circular miniature is on the wall; also a spray
Of handpainted flowers framed in mahogany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
State of Health Plays Weighty Role in Mind Disturbances
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
By Max Trel
The Shadow Children Dance
with the Prawns, but Dodge
the Climx.

AhMG SAMAhhNw
w Mil. Flor. Hamie. Yam
ana Knarf-the five water reflec.
tons OF five land children-shook
their heads.
I've haven't time" they explained.
1--WE must take care of cur
garden" added Yam.
But the garden" cried the prawn
raily. ''can wait until tomorrow.
Now is the time TO play!"
But the five little reflections
started to dig in their garden. on.
how the little land boys y girls
who are reading this story t St
wonder what strange creatures e.
reflections are, Fancy anyone p-r7
ferring work 20 play But that ls
the way reflections are. In every
thing but looks they are the exact
reverse OF land children. Even their
names are opposite. Just see for
yourself IL they aren't
The prawn looked very sad Sud
denly she began TO cry.
"You have made me very misera-
bic" she sobbed. I'VE cannot play
without partners You have spoiled
our game" And she sobbed louder
and louder.
Now there Is nothing that refec-
tions dislike more heartily than the
feeling that they have made any
living thing unhappy. So they put
by their tools and Fastening 70 me
poor prawn cried: Please. don't
weep any more, Miss Prawn. We
will play with you"
IL was an exceedingly cheerful
little prawn that darted towards the
green water meadow. with the re-
Elections close behind her. She led
them past the shadows OF the over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
Words of the Wise


A well-prepared mind hopes
IN adversely and fears in pros
perity. Horace.
We sometimes see q friend
possessed of talent, but never
Of judgment. =
La Rochefoucauld.
DO not perceive why Ne Who y
happy requires 10 Be happier.
Cicero.
The mind 10 slow IN unle.rnins il
what IT has been long in learning.
Seneca.
Judges ought 10 be more
learned than witty, more rever-
end than plausible, and more
ADVISED that confident. Above
all things, integrity Is their por-
ton and proper virtue.
Bacon.
There Is no virtue so truly
great and godlike as justice.
Addison.
enough 10 q good as a fcrSt.
Chapman.
Some folks rail against other
1olks because other folks have
what some folks would be glad
OF. Fielding.
The most completely lost OK
all days il that on which one
has not laughed.
-Chamfort
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14
Some Odd Facts

Kapok. a floss obtained from pods
or a tree in Java. is used through
out the world rs a material for life.
belts and buoys.
There is probably vegetable life
on Mars, says a Princeton astron.
omer.
Lord Nelson's famous flagship
Victory. Is being rebuilt in an Eng,
lish shipyard-
Indian fur trappers in the far
north are using automobiles TO re
place snowshoes and sledges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-14

blood that feeds the other parts OF the body.
The brain is subject to diseases the same as any
other organ.
Each organ has its own way Of showing
that it is sick. A sick brain is evidenced by dis
turbances of consciousness, by delirium or by
insanity. Watch your health to keep your
mind well~
This is well said. II Is the truth.
Doctors are more and more convinced that
arrangements of the mind are to be traced to
sick bodies. Perhaps the only evidence of dis
ease is the. fact that a mind, formerly normal.
has become deranged.
Insane asylums used to be custodial institu-
tons, that and nothing more. That is not the
case today. In every well-conducted mental
retreat, the scientific members of the staff are
STUDYING the patients. Thew are seeking to find