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If you haven't tried Frye. .Bruhns Baby Beef you have missed some thing, friends!
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-31

Excellent line of Columbia records at Sylvia's. Newest of hits.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-31

Mrs BrooksAten of New York offers S6000 for national anthem We'll that Hand of the free" line is rather out of date.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
loves Awakening ' s.. s;s,. ; ~s.. :: :
Mddge Suspects a Catch in The Receipt Samuel Brixfon
Demands Of Lillian for The Returned $50, 600.
BY Adele Garrison.

n LILLIAN did not put out her
hand 10 take the check and
IL receipt which sam Brixton
was holding out to her. But with q
movement anonymously deft and
Quick for so large and %unwieldy a
man he laid the papers In her lap.
and then stepped hack. looking at
her appealingly. But ! "a sure l
caught a CLEAN OF alert watchful'
ness back OF the appeal.
For several seconds Lillian let the
rapars rest in her lap while her
ewes searched Samuel Brixton's face.
Twenty thousand dollars" she
rppeated at last. That is a large
sum, Sam. / die not understand
from-Tom-that h sum involved
was that large"
AS always there "a the hesita.
tiou before speaking the name OF
the husband Of whom she had moth
ing hut cruel. sordid memories. and
/ realized anew how nerve-racking
this interview was with this stirring
~ those memories which for years
had been mercifully buried.
"It wasn't hat large" Mr.. Brixton
said promptly. But OF course there
.s interest for all the years since
You are entitled I o that. you know.
and Helena viii not feel that ! have
etoned fully unless that Is included
in the sum-. r..-
81 am entitled to nothing. Lillian
ssId with a sudden ~fierceness. stress
inr the If I accept this
proposition OF yours IL will only he
eH1s Nc W4nn
a 10 receive the money.
..That, OF course is W 10 you.
Ar Rrixton said. and ! saw MS eyes
watching the papers in he- lap. AS
~ inpeiled by his gaze she lifted
first the check and looked at II. and
then. laying II down. took up the
paper he had designated as a receipt.
and began reading IL.
Something in Samuel Brixton's
YES. fixed upon Lillian's face.
warned me that In the receipt" she
was reading lay the real reason for
this interview.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
The Stars Say
For Friday, Dec. IA.
Nv CENEVIEVE KENIBLE.

/" ODAY'S astral activities assist
to many tortuitous conditions
- and events which may lead 10
progress and substantial place in en-
ployment. lator. industry, as well as
trade and commerce. But this sue
cess viii be met in the established
lines rather than in new undertake
ings. The outstanding events OF the
day will concern the personal affairs,
which are likely TO assume the I'M
expected II not sensational In this
respect beware rash and impulsive
moves
Those whose birthday II Is MAY
. for a year OF generally lively
and satisfactory conditions II they
stick to the established lines and
postpone new UNDERSTANDINGS. So
cial, romantic or other personal
relations may develop sensational
angles. Be circumspect in these. A
child born on this day may be clever
and versatile. with promise Of sue
cess in many directions. IL may
have a spectacular career or may
probably have some marked artistic
skill.
To truths house there 10 o single
door, which is espeTience.-BGynrd
Taylor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Scalp Massage Essential with Shampoo

Nof the hair. The hair feeds on ex
cess circulation and 50. TO get its full
share OF nourishment. excess circu.
lation NUT DO brought 10 the cells
and ducts that feed the hair.
Then that long rinsing caused my
hair TO be fluffier and glossier than
II had been for many a day Then.
too. II was tens days instead OF a
week before I needed a second
shampoo.
lf YOU wash your hair az home
and haven't a shower. that you can
stand under for five minutes TO thor.
oughly rinse your hair. get one Of
those rubber tubes with a spray at
tachment. They cost very little and
with them II IS so easy TO remove
oil trace OF soap.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Helpful Hints

MIX kept in a large shallow basin
will remain sweet longer than IL
kept In a deep Tar.
A little water at the bottom OF a
pan when roasting a tough chicken
will help make IL tender.
Ordinary table salt Will set colors
In material that has started 10 run
Old isle or silk stockings make
excellent d~ust-cloths IL several are
padded together.
To make the crust ot bread n rich.
golden brown, wet the top with milk
before IL Is put into the ven
Soup desired 10 be kept for a sec
ond dinner should be brought TO the
boiling point and then set 70 cool.
A sink which has a strsiner and
stopper will hold water and saves
bothering with a dish pan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Three-M Minute Journeys
BY TEMPLE MANNING
Vierring Rio de Janeiro from the Harbor, a Sight Worthy Of

w 10 DE JANElRO has right
* fully been called n OF the
IA most beautiful harbors OF the
world. Not only one OF the most
beautiful. but one of the best: for
II Is not only large. IL I'm well pro-
tected-
The Beauty OF Rios harbor IS due
IN n great measure to the way the
mountains r Use from the waters
edge until on the western side. at
least, the harbor appears almost o
huge crater.
The open hand a be used TO
illustrate tho topography OF the
country surrounding Rio de Janeiro-
Open your hand and spread your
fingers wide apart. The palm OF the
hand may be called the harbor.
Each finger becomes a valley ex-
tending back from the waters edge.
while the spaces between the
fingers are the mountains.
The tops OF many OF these noun
tains are used as picnic grounds and
for outings BY the people OF Rio.
In many cases a pavilion or reS
taurant forms the centre or attracs
ton.
Probably the best known or all
the mountains around Rio Is Cor
covado. or TO translate. The Hunch-
hack. From Its peak one is bic to
see the entire city stretched along
the waterfront and meandering back
into the valleys between the noun
taIns. Rising out OF the bay. Tar
below, is the famous Sugar Loaf.
mat peculiar up-juttinE rock lorna
ton which can be reached only by
means OF an aerial cable-car which
swings precariously over the waters
OF the bay.
At night the scene II particularly
beautiful. Peering over the balus-
trade which surrounds the observa-
ton platform atop Corcovadc. n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

unable to make out the type with
out glasses. But. yet. after all. what
a blessing they arel With we'll
fitted lenses we can continue to the
n OF life to read the finest print.
We can sew and do our tasks as well
rs WI did in early youth.
or course, the Y troubles I have
mentioned may not require glasses
for their correction. Simple treat
ment may overcome them Some
times redness and sickness OF the
eyes may come from catarrhal con
ditions Of the nose. But more likely
there ~ a~stigrlatism or some other
form OF y defect which requires
correction.
IL you are in the slightest doubt,
consult a specialist who win test
your vision. He viii see II the eye
muscles are In perfect balance. Per-
haps there IL nothing wrong, but IT
will be a relief to be sure about II.
Swelling OF the eyeiids. crusts in
the eve lashes. sticking together in
the morning. redness OF the eyeballs
and lining Of the lids-all these may
be overcome by getting rid OF the
strain. You will look better and
feel better TO have these unsightly
defects remedied.
You must not forget hat your ef-
~ficiency and temper may suffer from
eyestrain. II you are not working
as well as you used 70 and are I'M
aocountably cross and Grabbed, think
OF your eyes. The whole trouble
NAV center there.
You are unwise indeed % 20 with
GU glasses merely because OF your
prejudice against them. A bia OF
this sort does no credit 70 you To
pinch your feet because you can't
bear 10 wear the right number In
shoes. or 10 20 without glasses when
they are really needed-what can we
think OF you?
The way 10 save the eyes and TO
make sure they are 10 serve you al
ways. r. q care for them now.
Neglect at this time may cause you
sorrow IN the future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Words of the Wise

He that will believe only
what he can fully comprehend
must have a very long head, or
a very short creed
He gives nothing but worthless sold
Who gives from a sense Of duty.
Lowell.
Our actions contradict each
other 80 amazingly that II Gem,
Impossible that they cdn hare
come from the same shop.
-Chdrror.
One L. led astray alike bv
sympathy and coldness. III
praise and by blame.
Goethe.
Il IS always safe to learn. even from
our enemies; seldom safe 10 ven,ur.
to instruct. even our friends.
-colion.
There IL this ~ common De.
fDeen the ltves Of ordinary ,ren
and OF saints, that fhry MI
aspire TO happiness; they direr
only In the object phere then
place 10. Pascal
IL Is the nature Of a great
mind TO be calm and undis-
turbed, and ever 10 despise in
juries and misfortunes.
Seneca.
Oh. the love Of q mother, love with
none can forsetl HUGO.
Would you know the qualities
q nan iS Icckin1f Examine
those OF mitch ne boasts.
DE Se1ar.
I am indignant when I hear
something abused, not because
rudely or ungracefully framed.
but simply because il II modern
Horace.
We lose eertsinties whilst We seek
uncertainties. -Piautus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

There war a light tap upon the
door. and ! crossed the room TO open
IL. A little premonition told me who
was standing outside. a premonltion
which was fulfilled when ! saw
Charles Owen standing in the door.
way.
Il am so sorry II I am interrupt.
ing" he said. but the tennis play
ers are involved In a dispute over a
point which they say only you can
settle. / tried TO arbitrate the
matter. but they refused my offices.
II will take but a minute or two. /
am SUR They are all willing 10
abide by your decision"
II was a plausible errand, for
Marion and Mary arc ~eternally
squabbllng over tennis points. and
when Dicky Is absent ] am their
umpire. But with my imagination
working overtime" as Dicky would
have phrased IL, | read into the mes
sage a cleverly staged maneuver OF
Charles Owens 10 get me away from
Lillian so that his h~alf-brother could
nave a few minutes alone with her
unhampered by my presence.
| was In no mind 70 let Mr.. owen
suspect my doubt OF him. however.
and ! smiled in my very best manner.
oh! those tiresome children I
exclaimed IL mean ours OF course.
not your young people," I added with
perfunctory contrition. But MARY
and Marion have more disputes than
could be found at Wimbledon or
Forest Hills. What is their particu.
lar Issue now7 | arm familiar with
them all and can send hack M. Al.
cision at once"
lie had not expected this move. I
could see that plainly. but his 70.
covery was prompt.
on never would dare 70 re.
turn without you" he said with n
smile. Besides. I'm a terrible duh
at tennis. and I'm sure l wouldn't
get the message straight. Won't Won
let me escort YOU over "a the
courts7"
Continued Tnmorrom
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

Z WONDER how many of US have been Cheat
ing" on our s~hampoos during the past few
years. In the old days when we all had
long hair the business of washing il was a job
a real one, and we sort Of put ourselves 10 il
with a will. Then came the bob and along with
it came careless shampoo habits. I'm afraid.
It's true that we shampoo our hair more fire.
quently now than we did in the ~long-hair days.
but are we actually getting our hair clean? I've
been worrying about this recently and for a very
good reason.
Roaming around town into this beauty shop
and that beauty shop. I've been getting sham
poos here and there. Then one day | happened
into a shop that I'd never been in before. And
THAT il what started me wondering about
present-day shampooing. | never had such
a rnnnnlnfn rhannnnl Ernn in the lnnr-haired
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

X does fall. 10 fell last night and
almost burnt up the rug. None OF
your stars We almost burnt up q
rug" he retorted-
'Id like 10 see II fall" said Hand
"Oh. that's easy. III make Il
fall"
Can we have the piecesT" inquired
Flor. Yam and Knarf.
Certainly" replied Mi, as he pro-
ceeded 10 push the candle with all
hts might. But rs he was only half
an Inch high and the candle stood
about six. ne couldn't bulge IL. liz
pushed again and again. Finally, I'm
disgust. he sat down under the can,
die and glared at 1t fiercely. But AT
this very moment q large drop OF tai,
low flowed over the side and dripped
down plumb on poor Nil. covering
him from head TO toes. He was m
sorry sight indeed until the otherH
managed to peel IL OFF and set him
free again Then he cried triumph.
antlv az Hand:
Didn't l tell you II was a real
falling start"
Copyright 1873. NsuspHp~r Feature ssrvlca. Ira
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
irritable and Cross?-Perhaps Eyestrain Is the Cause
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
Mil Shows the Other Shadow.
Children HIS Falling Star!
By Max TreD
X THAT'S THAR cried Yam.
wv pointing to the sky.

WHAT'S THAR cried Yam.
VE pointing to the sky.
w THAT" replied Hand.
who generally knew anything any.
one asked her. lis a falling star"
AT this Mi. Flor and Knarf-the
other shadow-children with the odd.
turncd-about names-ran around the
garden looking for IL.
You won't find H." Hand IN
formed them.
why notY"
.It's ali fallen 20 pieces
.-Then let's find one OF the Pieces"
exclaimed Knarf.
Lets find a big piece" put IN
Yam. showing with her hands that
she wanted a piece about the siIs
or n pie.
"Even a small piece would do"
added Flor. But Hanid shook her
head. -.
att all disappeared-'burnt up"
she exnIaIned. Failing stars turn
into star dust when they reach the
earth"
"Humph." remarked Mi. what
good are your falling stars TX they
turn into dust? My Ealing ia
breaks into nice big CHUNKS.
Your falling etar.' cried Hand
IN astonishment- "Where is your
falling starr"
Hereupon Mi. who was a very dv
shadow, led Hand and the others
into The kitchen and there. stand
ing on the cupboard shelf. was a
lighted candle. There's my falling
star" announced Mi proudly.
Hand laughed loudly. Why. it's
nothing but a candle-and not even
n falling one" she Knocked.
you may call II n candle. but It's
as bright as your star and much
easier 20 find in the dark Besides
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a self-addressed. stamped ~envelope
and repeat your question.
2.-The diet should be carefully
planned. Cut down on sugar. starches
and coffee. Avoid constipation. For
details send a self-addressed. STAMPED
envelope and repeat your question.
c. 8. Q.-What can be done 10 re.
nov moles?
A.-Small moles may be removed
BY the electric needle. The X.ray,
radium and dioxIde snow have been
successfully employed. All these
methods should be applied by a ply
stefan who Is expert in their usage,
Copyright 1875. Newspaper Feature ssrTiss. Inc
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pIOL 10 UTUWU nc
My scalp tingled and giowed and
| felt as relaxed and happy as
though Id had a nice nap.
And then I went my merry way.
visiting more beauty salons. When
shampoo time came again ] found
myself remembering the wonderful
washing my hair had had and the
splendid condition my hair had been
In since the last shampoo. But the
shop WAS way downtown and ! was
way uptown. so 7 slipped into a
nearby place. And when they washed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Some Odd Facts

India accounts for only : rer cent
or the worlds production OF silk.
Learning the Bible by heart IL the
self.imposed task OF the 10000 mem
bers OF The Berean Band az Bible
Learners. The movement originated
In 1905. in Acton. London
The highest bridge in the world Is
the railway bridge that crosses the
gorge or the Zambezi just below the
famous Victoria Falls in South
Africa II is 400 r. above the water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

my hair l went way downtown and
got a real shampoo again.
Now don't think that the beauty
shops have been deliberately lax in
giving shampoos. I think rather
that bobbed hair Is SO much easier TO
wash that. unconsciously. less effort
Is being put into the ~present-day
shampoo than formerly. when sham
pooling was a real task.
There Is a very definite reason
why a firm massage before shampoo
Ing Is essential to the Life and health
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Vera Winston

18th all modes becoming
w NOR. elaborate It I. not
surprising that negligees.
always bedecked and beruffled. are
becoming more lavish than ever.
The accompanying illustration
shows 70 what degree the French
couturiers are contrivlnE elaborate
negligees. The sketch is OF s,tea-gown
OF peach velvet. II If developed on
queenly lines and only a tall girl or
woman could carry II OFF effectively.
The hustle treatment and train
effect. though difficult 70 wear, il
indeed distinctive. Instead OF the
conventional sleeve this neglieee
uses long flowing panels coming
down gracefully from each shoulder.
In striking contrast. the front OF
this negligee Is developed in a
straight-line coat effect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Y ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ This Summer I was intro
duced TO q fellow who asked me
about five times 70 go out with
him but / refused each time as l
didn't know anything about him
then. But since I've heard many
people say that he was = very
good fellow
Now the trouble IL. although he
Is very friendly he never asks me
to so anywhere with him and l
don't know why. His friend says
that since I've refused him 30
many times he Ia hesitant about
asking me.
Would Il he wrong Annie Laurie
TO ask him to my home some even
Ing.
Please don't tell me 10 forget
him as I can't ] see him every
day and I've grown TO like him a
great deal.
Please advise me as TO what I
should do about this.
WAITING.
WAITING: Why not have a few
w friends in some evening fol
bridge or a little party and include
the young man In your invitations
That would lead to his asking II h
could call. and show him that yol
did enjoy his company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

itching or actual pain in the eyes. Many an
obstinate or recurring headache comes from eye
strain. Many a case of dyspepsia" is merely
the reflex Of eyestrain. Dizziness, sickness at
the stomach, wandering pains in the head-these
are a few of the dozens of symptoms which may
be traced to the eyes.
Any one of these troubles may be met at any
age, young or old. After forty there is sure to
be temporary or permanent blurring OF vision.
The time has eome for glasses. but it Is natural
to forget this. or. at least. to wish to overlook
the fact.
Everybody breads the thought OF wearing
glasses. | know | do. | regard them a dread
full nuisance. I wish | could throw mine into
the river and never need them again.
All Of us who must have glasses for reading,
realize how Gen. George Washington felt at New
i day when he was about to read one of his last
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Helpful Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE

TO your home and give your parents
an opportunity to become better ac-
auainted. They may have formed an
opinion simply on hearsay and with
out any reason. Therefore. e that
you bring the young man in contact
with your parents that they may
have the opportunity 70 know him
better.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

And here's a secretl A girl is usually satisfied with her.
self just as she is, until she falls in love. Then she finds herself
wishing she were the most beautiful thing in the world, just so
that her Beloved would be oh so proud Of her and her beauty.
But think a btl Isn't this fooish? He loves you for Just
what you are. To him you ARE the loveliest Of the lovelyl And
the mirror magic might only wreck your happiness, for it would
give him someone who would be a perfect stranger. So don't
waste your time in vain wishing. Rather be thankful that Love
has found you and in finding you has glorified your plainness into
the greatest Beauty Of all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ 7 am a young ma with only
one arm. have been going with
a young lady whom I like very
much. At first the young lady's
mother seemed very pleased about
Il. but now she tells her that she
must stop going with me. because
II she married me and their
should be any children. they would
be cripples. know that the
mother Is wrong but ! said I would
stop but the young lady would not
hear OF this.
Kindly advise me what 10 DO.
WORRIED.
WORRIED: What q foolish idea
w The young lady Ia quite right
and you are a foolish boy 10 let such
a superstitious notion spoil your
happiness
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ / am a young girl In my late
teens. i am very much in love
with a young man three years
older than I am. My family seems
to disapprove OF my going with
him. They seem 10 think him not
the right kind OF a boy for me Tn
60 with. But knowing him as
well as I 40. J know he Is a fine
Young man.
Now my question is this:
How a ! convince my family
that he is a nice young man for /
love him and believe he loves me
as be has shown IL In a great
many ways.
BROWN EYES.
DROWN EYES: The only way
know Is to invite the young mar
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r Answers TO Health Queries

NJ. s. o-What can I do TO avoid
constipation
2.-How can I get rid OF pimples7
A.-You should correct your diet.
Avoid foods unduly rich IN fats and
starches. For other particulars send
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

IF mirrors held magic, what q world il would be! Every girl
in the world would but have to gaze into q mirror and wish
- with all her heart to appear as she willed and prestol it
would happen.
Picture the little maid gazing into the mirror and wishing
she looked as does her mistress. And there would be no more
maid and mistressl But perhaps it's just as we'll that the days
of magic are over, for there's no telling what might happen
nowadays.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
The Sugar Loaf.

first sees the Gloria. the magnificent
boulevard which extends along the
waterfront. twinkling Ike a dia-
mond necklace against the black
velvet OF the night Riding lights
wink on the hundreds OF boats at
anchor IN the harhor and far on the
other side OF the bay flashes a light
house.
Suddenly as one watches. a little
nest OF lights appear, far out toward
the ocean. Gradually II grows
larger. takes form and Is defined as
one OF the ocean liners carefully
picking its way through the harbor
traffic.
Rio-always n beautiful sight.
From Corcovado - eKquisitel At
night-insplring.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
GROUCHES TRACED TO
AN IMPAIRED VISION
Eye Trouble, in Addition, May Be the Underlying
Cause of a Dozen Symptoms of Illness and a Fall
ing Off of Efficiency-Take Care of Your Eyes!
BY ROYAL s. COPELAND, Nj. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioned OF Health. Aeio YORK city

A RE you taking care Of your eyes?
"A Fortunately, blindness is comparatively uncommon. Blu
- eye trouble of one sort or another is very, very common
Indeed, many a person is suffering from needless redness, Smartng
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

days My head was massaged for fully five minutes before one dror
Of soap o water was used: Three liberal applications Of shampoo
liquid were brought TO a full lather and then my hair a rnsed and
RTNSED until I began to wonder whether it might not be a uelLlaid