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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-06
At the Movies
ELTINGE THEATRE

When John Fox, Jr., penned hid
immortal romance Of the Kentucky
Mountains in Civil War days, 1.-THE
Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come, !"
he gave to posterity one Of the
finest historical novels ever written.
This favoritc story has now been
brought to the screen retaining all
the wealth Of color and romance Of
the original story, and adding the
beautiful pictorial effects, marvellous
drama and splendid acting Of Rich
ard Barthelmess and 4 cast Of
stellar players. The picture comes
to the Eltinge for today and Tues.
day.
''The Little Shepherd, Of King
dom Come" is the absorbing tale Of
homeless mountain boy, and Of
the amazing and unexpected I'D.
ventures which befell him. It ID Z
fast-moving and thrilling picture
that grips the audience from start
to finish, and it provides Barthel.
mess, one Of the screens finest &C.
tors, with perhaps his best roles
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-06
CAPITOL THEATRE

Based on the widely-read story BY
Arthur Somers Roche, "Come To
My House," daring version Of So
phisticated society, will be. shown q
the Capitol Theatre for today, Mon.
day, and Tuesday.
Olive Borden has the stellar role
in the production and Antonio Mo-
reno plays opposite Miss Borden.
Others in the excellent cast arr
Doris Lloyd, Ben Bard, Cornelius
Keefe and Richard Maitland.
Alfred E. Green, who directed the
picture, has caught all Of the atmos.
phere Of q modern smart set and
under his direction Miss Borden has
displayed new angle to her work
in q powerful dramatic portrayal Of
girl who is torn between the love
OF two men.
In keeping with the locale Of the
story, the production il done on Z
lavish scale with gorgeous settings,
beautiful gowns, lovely girls and
scenic beauty. The exteriors for
the picture were taken ct Catalina
Island where an enormous eet Tor !
yacht club was built
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-06

Santa Barba News country isn't going to the dogs
wne majority still reads the last chapter first to see
It the story turns out right.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-06

The first essential for becoming young intellectual
is an allowance from dad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Helpful Hints

A shallow fryinE-pan. or an ordi-
nary pan with o much fat tn ID.
Will splutter grease ove the whole
stove-but not IN "a pinch or two OF
fine salt Is placed In the pan before
use.
IL blankets. after being washed
and dried. are beaten with an ordi-
nary carpet beaten. the wool Will
be light and soft.
What do you do with old umbrella
ribs? They can he used for a variety
OF purposes. They are usually OF
good steel. and by suitable grinding
and handling make neat gouges for
some purposes.
They also make good cleaners for
the wooden stems Of pipes. A twist
ing movement readily removes quite
a lot of condensation products.
China or glass can be touEhened
by placing in cold water. bringing
very slowly TO boil and leaving in
water 70 cool. When 50 treated II
Is claimed that hos water will never
crack II.
III your fingers are fruit-stained,
soap your hands thoroughly before
you let any water touch them. II
you wet them first. you will find Il
difficult to get them clean.
Cream OF tartar will clean white
kid gloves that are only slightly
soiled. When really dirty. rub them
with a piece or flannel dipped IN
benzine and finish off with bread.
crumbs.
When making cakes and puddinss
IL should be remembered that a
tablespoonful OF gelatin dissolved IN
n little hot milk makes a substitute
for three eggs.
Grease can be removed from the
hair by washing IL in warm water
to which a teaspoonful IF borax has
been added.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07

And now all at once our most popular criminals are turning
out TO be the sons of rich man-vcry rich men, and in this last
instance, the sons of distinguished men and women high in the
social world.
Whsper-it doesn't surprise me- a bit
Whenever / see a poor, little rich boy sneaking round the
world with a tutor at his heels. wonder Why he doesn't poison the
tutor and grab a pair Of overans and a disrtputahle cap and start
out and make a place for himself somewhere, somehow, sometime
And the poor things who have to be coddled ana nodded and
taught how to play-those playing teachers always send me almost
into Mysteries just to think about them-m II an honest boy with
all his five senses had 70 be taught TO throw a ball or to catch one
and not faint while he was doing IT,
Money-why it's often nothing but a handicap 70 the right kind
Of a boy.
If | had an interest in a young lad, I'd rather see him tumble
out into the world and made 10 sink or swim than would to see
him with a swimming teacher at the side Of the boat watching every
move the poor, hampered thing tries TO make.
know a boy who had a drunken father and a mother who was
nothing too much, and he and his brothers and sisters went 70 a
charity home to be brought up. When he was sixteen he took his
younger brother and made a home for him in town. They both
went to work. and neither of them can read Shakespeare and they
couldn't recognize 4 logarthm if they met one putting a latchkey
into the door of the flat.
And one of them went wrong and will never be much, but the
other is on his good, sturdy dependable feet and he's going 10 make
a 60 of it-not in spite of the poverty Of his youth, but because Of
il, for he's a goodlooking chap ard has a way with him. And if he
had been q rich mans son the girls and the bright lights would have
made a fool Of him long. long ago.
Don't pray for money when you're praying for happiness for
your children-lt doesn't always bring the right results-does it?
Copyright ICES Newspaper F~fue Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
UnearnedW ealth!-Doe It Handicap the Right Kind of Boy
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
knarf Pays Ardent Court To
the Queen of Hearts.
BY Max TreIl

MIL. Flor. Hand and YAM
the little shadow children
A with the turned-about III
were watching their ccmrade,
Knarf. busily dressing rs though for
a party. Shadows, my dears. go TO
parties as well as you. as you may
readily see for yourself by looking
behind or before you the next time
YOU 60 TO one. However. IL was
after midnight and Knarf was not
going with his master. Frank. He
was going alone.
Where are you going?" the others
asked knarf.
knarf looked very secretive.
II have an appointment with the
Queen he said. Thereupon w gave
himself n final pat and floatcd out
through the keyhole. Eaten UP with
curiosity. Mil. Flor. Yam and Hand
determined 10 follow him.
He must be going To see the
Queen OF England" exclaimed Yam.
'Oh, no. it's the Queen OF Bel
GUM" said Hand.
Il think. it's the Queen OF Sweden"
declared Mi.
IT'S the Queen OF Spain" cried
Flor.
Just then they saw Knarf spring
onto the back Of a passing moth and
flutter away over the chimneys.
They hailed another moth and went
fluttering after him. In and out az
the rock stops. across the moon.
around church spires and weather.
vanes went Knarf. Then his moth
swooped down into a bright street
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hudFi EttW away on n WON
and stopped In front OF n lighted
window. while knarf hastily deS
cended.
"Good-evening. Your HIghness."
they heard him say. How does
Your Highness do?" He was pressed
up close 10 the window and was doff-
ing his cap and bowling p~rofusely.
will Your Highness take a walk
with me?" But no one answered
knarf. A disappointed look cams
over his face. Mil. Flor, Hand and
Yam crept up to the window. There
they saw Knarf's Queen. She was
a Queen OF Hearts and was printed
on a card Her Majesty razed
haughtily in front OF her without 20
much as noticing poor knarf.
Ill told you she wasn't the Queen
OF England" said Flor TO Yam.
Nor the Queen OF Belgium said
Yam 10 Hand.
Nor the Queen OF Sweden" said
Hand TO Mil.
Nor the Queen OF Spain" said
Mil to Flor.
Just then Knarf turned around and
saw his companions. At first he was
embarrassed. but soon he began 10
Sigh.
she would have come with me X
we had been alone. Now nothing
will make her leave her place
No sooner did he say this than
the storekeeper put his hand in thu
window and drew out the whole pack
Of cards.
Where is Your Hlghness golng?"
exclaimed Knarf.
But she didn't say a word.
II think" said Hand slyly. Her
Majesty Is Just playing n game"
CupyriEht. las. Newspaper Feature Srrrlrs. ia.-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
The Stars Say
For Saturday, Dec. 8.
By CENEvIEvE KEMBLE.

4 THOUGH this day may be
"A predicted as a very lively and
enterprising one with many
projects assuming unusual activity.
yet there are certain planetary con-
figurations that do not Justify the
presage Of satisfaction. The finances
are under an unfriendly Jupiter. az.
flicted by its solar as well as lunar
aspect There may be unwonted call
for funds or INDUCED extravagances
or speculative hazards which make
for thwarted efforts. There may be
new opportunities and fresh agree
ments. but In all be conservative and
wary as TO finances.
Those whose birthday II Is may
prepare for a year of splendid ac.
tivity. with new connections and
good opportunities in new directions.
but in all the finances are In jeopardy
and call for conservatism and calm
Judgment. A child BORN on this day
may be keen. vigorous and enter
prisinS. but this very aggressive ten
dency may defeat its financial sue
cess unless calm judgment be used.
The horoscope 10 the map of
mans Secret WiH--fhe terrible, all
rerealing ground plan of his orcn
eternal purposes.--J. C. Johnston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
ROmances of the Worlds
Great Lovers By cozETTE DOUGLASS
Elisabeth Barren Brorning and Robert Browning.

returned home where she remained
for a week. Then with her maid and
a little dog. she Joined her husband
and crossed to the Continent. Her
father never torgave her. and her
letters to him were returned un.
answered. But the owe which
Robert Browning gave her must
have compensated in some
for the loss Of her fathers affection.
When they were travelling. and she
could not walk. Browning carried
her.
They finally settled In Florence.
Italy. where they remained until
Mrs. Browning's death.
The story OF their courtship Is one
OF the loveliest ever known. Brown.
ing's constant visits 70 her. the
flowers with which he kept her room
filled. his unflagg1ng devotion. the
letters which they exchanged. all tell
a story OF noble love and devotion
which has eve been equailed. Il
Is told that she refused his quit once
with all her will. but against her
heart" and yielded more for his sake
than her own.
B%rowning's devotion TO his wife IN
n OF the most beautiful stories
ever read He never left her side. In
one OF her letters to a friend Mrs.
Browning wrote: Surely nobody was
ever so happy before"
Only her death ended the
between these two great souls. and
one wonders II IL ended there Brown.
ing never returned to Florence after
his wife's death. devot.ng himself to
the education OF their son. II il not
TO be wondered that they both at
tanned the heights OF fame they did.
having such a background OF mutual
respect. love and affection TO guide
their every love.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07

A MONG h sOrdid circumstances.
IA OF so many other romances.
that OF Elizabeth Barrett
and Robert Browning rears itself
like a lily in a farmyard. So beauti-
ful. so noble. so majestic In Its sub
Unity that the names OF these two
Will live. perhaps. when others have
persisted.
Delicate almost from the very day
OF her birth. the circumstances OF
her life. and the deep crushing grief
which she suffered. when her favorite
brother was drowned. still Elizabeth
Barrett found beauty and solace In
literature. and this II was tina even
tually led TO her marriage to Robert
Browning.
The daughter OF q mar who on
principle objected to the marriage OF
his children. II seemed hat Elizabeth
would end her days q spinster. But
such. however. the Fates had not
decreed.
In lS44 Elizabeth Barrett pub
lished a volume OF poems. which
contained a striking allusion to the
poetry OF Robert Browning. Her
cousin. John Kenyon. also a friend
OF B~rowning's. encouraged him to
write to Elizabeth and express mis-
qualification. This ne did. and thus
started a correspondence which
ended in a meeting. and developed
into love.
Even the fact that she was a con-
nrmed invalid. and six years older
than himself did not deter Browning
IN his suit. Gradually Miss Barrett
was encouraged TO disobey the un-
reasonable mandate OF her father
and on the 18th OF September 1916
they were secretly married in St.
Marlyebone parish church So afraid
was Elizabeth Of her father that she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Loves Awakening
Lillian, Near Collapse, Sfeels Herself for the Dreaded
Lnferrien nth Samuel Brirfon.

By Adele Carlson

she said. "And-I'm very
much ashamed OF myself"
You ought TO be- ! told her with
a laugh. feeling that must strike as
light a note as possible. You've
frightened me out or the few wits Il
possess. But drink this hot milk and
eat these crackers and Ill forgive
you"
With the glass in my hand. I
stopped TO slip my hand under her
head. But with a little exclamation.
she took the glass from my hand and
sat up.
I'm not in the last stages yet"
she said. although you surely are
justified in thinking | am. Bless
your heart. old girl. how you do
stand by and how much trouble lin
making youl IL wasn't enough TO
pile all these Brixtons on you. but i
must throw a stunt OF this sort,
But"
IF you'd use your vocal muscles
less and your swallowing apparatus
a little more Just now. you'd suit me
a lot better" ] told her GROSSLY. You
know very well that the scale OF
obligations between US Is pulled down
SO low on your side that never can
hope 10 balance H. Don't let me near
another word about troubling me
But Ill trouble you III you don't pull
yourself together 10 meet dot Brix-
tom. as Katie would call him"
I purposely had introduced Samuel
Brixton's name TO test the sOundness
OF her statement that she was her
self again. And I saw in the clear
steady eyes she turned upon me that
she would be able to bring her keen
perceptions and her trained intelli-
gence to cope with the man she
loathed.
III could talk 10 him now. II II were
necessary she said. and l saw that
she was speaking only the truth.
But tell me what you have discov-
cred about Charles Owen"
Continued Tomorrow
Copyright. 1928. Newspaper Feature Service. Ine
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07

now you I'VE II YOU rive hiAA
run a refrigerator II must.
for health's sake. be kept scrupu-
lousy clean. No matter what kind OF
a receptacle It may be. II needs clean
ing Just the same. one woman an
nounced that her refrigerator was an
iceless variety and never had 10 be
cleaned. A great. and an -inexcusI-
bic mistake. for that type ~ refriEer-
ator needs care the same as an
others
Once a week. or eve twice. every
thing loose should be removed from
the refrigerator and IL should be
thoroughly washed inside with warm
soapy water. Rinse well. and leave
the doors open for a little while for
a circulation OF air. II IL Is an ice
carrying box. The drain pipes are
easily cleaned with the long wire
handled brushes thai come cor the
A small piece az charcoal
laid on each shelf keeps the air
sweet inside by absorbing the food
odors. The refrigerator dishes. those
fitted insets OF enameled ware. occu
by little space and carry a great
deal OF food. Ordinary dishes are not
shaped for this sort OF storage and
take up needless room. These enam-
eled insets have perforations near
the tops OF the reccntacles. IA we'll
fitting cover, whether there is one
or four used. tops all these dishes.
The gas refrigerator Is perhaps the
latest 70 bid for favor. Rather "A
new idea freezing by heat. yet u is
giving wide satisfaction in homes
throughout the country. The gas
and water supply that is required is
turned off and on automatically. No
machinery 20 watch or get out OF
order.
Not only the preservation ~ food.
but the freezing ~ ice tubes and of
desserts. is possible with this type
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Words of the Wise

Our countryl In her inter
course with foreign nations,
may she always be in the right;
but our country. right or
wrong. Decatur.
hold that 70 need nothing u divine, /
and the less o man needs The nearer
does he approach divinity.
Socrates.
Fellowship IL hedUcn. and lack
OF fellowship Is hell; fellowship
Is ltfe, and lack Of fellowship is
death. -uor,is
It is not book learning youn4s
men need, nor instruction ah0ut'
this and that, but a s%tiffeninr
Of the vertebrae which Will
cause them to be loyal ~ n
trust, 10 act promptly, concrn-
trate their energies, do a thing
carry a message to Garcia"
Hubbard.
Build today. then. strong and sure.
With a firm and ample base;
And ascending and secure
Shall tomorrow find lis place.
-LonEfellow.
The clothing OF our minds crr-
tdinly ought 10 be REGARDED BE-
fore that Of our bodies.
Steele.
How does it happen that no
one is content with that lot in
life which he has chosen, or
which chance has thrown in his
way, but praises those who fol-
low a different course?
Horace.
There !. an endless merit in 4 man,
knowing when to have done.
Carlyle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07

AAlAh nl1 W. AA1 1AA1 SO A
49, must cool II. I managed 70
ignore Katie's impertinent. though
pat comment hat Lillian "goin' do
some shakin' next few years eef she
get cheel efery time Marion 80 out
NIT a boy frendt." But the laugh
which l relievedly released as soon
as l was out OF my little maids hear
Ing. had In It a recognition OF the
truth her words had contained. Lii
Ian. sanest and most poised or
women. was acting like a child in
her reaction toward Marion's inter-
est in Ronald Brixton.
or course I realized hat much OF
her objection had its roots IN her
aversion to Samuel Brixton and the
dread OF the man which was obsess-
ing her. But l knew hat consciously
or subconsciously she would object TO
any admirer OF Marion's. and find
some flaw in him.
Marion's romantic affairs could
wait. however. The interview with
Samuel Brixton was imminent. III II
were possible ! must get Lillian in
shape to meet the man with some
thing OF her old poise and ability to
cope with any difficult situation
When I reached the library I
found her lying motionless with
closed eyes and an appearance OF
utter exhaustion. She did not move
or open her eyes as | entered the
room. and | was sure that she did
not hear me. With an effort ! kept
u~nreasoning panic out OF my voice
as I spoke TO her.
Lillian / made my voice peremp-
tory.
She opened lei eyes and looked NJ
me. and with relief | saw that In
them was the indomitable spirit
which always has mastered any
physical weakness.
II shall be all right IN a few min
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Answers TO Health Queries

NJ. r. Q.-what causes head
aches?
What can / do to avoid con-
stipation?
Slow a I reduce?
A.-lleadaches may be due 10
send a self-addressed. stamped en-.
velope and repeat your question.
Correct your diet by eating
only the simple foods. Avoid fats
and s,arches. Exercise is essential.
For fun particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
3.-Weight reduction is merely a
matter Of self-control as regards the
diet. Exercise must be consistently
INDUCED In. in order 70 bring about
result. other particulars sent upon
receipt OF a self-addressed envelope.
Repeat your question.
X. II. OWN cigarette smoking
cause pimples?
Awhile excessive cigarette smok.
ing will affect the V system.
II would have no direct bearing on
pimples or other blemishes. For
further particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re.
peat your question.
Il. W. Q.-What win strengthen
a weak voice. especially in school
and at work?
Alt would be wise 20 first of al
locate the cause OF the weakness.
Vocal lessons might he helpful in
strengthening the voice.
CoYriFht. toes. Newspaper Feature Services. inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Making Helps
BY WANDA BARTON
Don't NegIecf the Refrigerator on Cleaning DAY.

" tee y the same az with those
run electrically.
The evaporation takes place In a
sealed system Of solid metal CYL
inders and pipes. the cooling is done
by the evaporation OF a liquid which
ahSoTbs heat as IL evaporates. A
tiny gas flame does the work. The
temperature regulates itself. II
warm things are stored. the mech.
auism Immediately responds 70 the
extra demand TOR added coOlness II
you are going away turn OFF the
heat. clean the box and 70. When
you return tGrn on the heat and
freeze your ice.
These remarkable re~frigerators
come in four sizes so you 4 get
one which Is right for your family
and size Of your kitchen. Another
recommending feature, in view Of
the new desire and fashion for color
in the kitchen. is that these refrig-
orators stand forth IN four cnlors. one
Of which will surely combine with
your decorations The colors are
B.scay blue. silver gray. crystal
green and ivory tan White. OF
course. is always available.
= good refrigerator Is looked upon
as an investment and We should
choose the best when we are buying.
The easy payment system Is adapted
% nearly all varieties so that we
can use IL while paying In we do not
feei p a We clr 40 So in a lump
sum. A refrigerator ~ something
we cannot do without N more than
I'VE can the hathtnb. sink or range.
and some way or another we must
ret one. Before buying We should
take the time az visit sales places.
witness demonstrations. take home
tata and compare advantages rather
thar prices. then make your dcci.
sion To those who live in apart.
ments the choice is limited. as thew
must accept what Is already installed
but iur those rs live I'm houses. or
are buying apartments and doing
thrm over. the selection Is wide
enough IN shop about before buying
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Helpful Advice to Girls
BY ANNIE LAURIE
z ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ I am a girl eighteen years OF
age and going with a boy three
years my senior who ] think is
Nil a girl could wish for.
There is another boy I have
been out with several times hat
I Just can't forget. / have not
seen him for. sometime. but
whenever / do see him IL only
renews my love for him. l would
like TO forget him as my other
friend tells me ne loves me dearly
and IL would break his heart 20
lose me. / am very fond XXI him.
hut am not so sure-I love him a.
I should. Please advise me what
to do. WOhiiEb Nli'b-
vyToRRIED GIRL: II a girl truly
w loves a man. there IS ~ any
,ndec.sion connected with f. There.
fore, / do not think you are in love