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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
Loves Awakening
b Adele Garrison
--By Adele
Lillian Is Stirred to the Depths By the Letter She Receives
from Samuel BrirtOn.

"HERE was that in Llllan's face
which made me turn my eyes
away with the feeling that
she would not wish even so old a
friend as I TO see what was written
upon H. Unreasoning fear and loath-
ing were in the gaze she was direct
ing at one OF the letters which Just
had been brought TO her In the mail.
and | marveled at her betrayal or
emotion for her poise is usually un-
shakable. My wonder increased
when she spoke. for her voice q
faint and tremulous. unlike Lillian's
crisp. clear accents.
"Madgei' Just my name and
nothing more. But there was "A
direct appeal in the almost whispered
word. and / wheeled swiftly and
crossed TO her.
Eyes, dear girl, what IN it?"
She put UP her hand and clasped
mine so tightly that IL was like the
grip OF a crippled person clutching
at another for support
You believe in presentiments,
don't your she asked.
For a wavering second hesitated.
She 50 plainly was waiting FOR an
affirmative answer that ] feared 10
give II and add { the mysterious
terror which seemed TO have her in
its grip. But she knows me o well
for either denial or evasion and l
shamefacedly voiced a weakness OF
which she was well ware
Yea I am that idiotic." I adj
mitted. "or rather. the moro foolish
part OF me is. My common sense
tells me that what | think are pre-
sentiments. fulfilled are simply coin
cidences."
She made an impatient gesture
who Is mentioning common
sense?" she queried- That has
| nothing TO do with IL. But ! am on
my knees TO you for every time I've
laughed when you've felt that some
thing was going TO happen. I'm pay
ing for It now with loan shark In
tarest."
she lifted the letter which had SC
uueerly affected her and slapped II
| smartly across her palm.
"If I haven't lost my memory" she
said. "this letter IL from an old asso-
ciate of-Tom's-who caused us a
great deal OF trouble. And ] have
the uueerest feeling--l eve expert
enced anything like II before-that
something terrible Is coming TO me
through him."
/ could not keep the amazement
from my eyes and voice For
| Lillian, OF all people. the sanest.
mos, poised woman I know. to be
| affected IN this way by the mere
sight OF a letter was unthinkable.
| The troublesome superstitious streak
In my own mental makeup forced a
query into my consciousness as TO
the possibility OF some impending
tragedy in Lifian's life being
heralded by the MISUNDERSTANDING
letter.
But I realized hat / must give no
hint OF that terrified query to my
friend. Instead ] schooled my voice
70 matter-of-fact accents.
"I should think the quickest way
TO find out what is in the letter
would be TO read t." I commented.
She threw UP her head. and ! saw
that I had aroused her. perhaps
pricked the pride she always has had
in her own poise.
THANK you" she said with q
touch OF irony. "In just do that
little thing. VIII you excuse me?''
! / responded to the perfunctory
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NANDWICHES are especially
W. popular for porch teas. IL Is
~ a good idea TO have a list OF
filings at hand TO vary the sand
witches II the same guests are enter.
tanned frequently. The different
kinds OF bread may be chosen as
liked, always "A day or so old. and
the crusts neatly trimmed off. Bos-
ton brown bread should be cut rather
thin. be well buttered. then spread
with cream cheese mixed with
chopped nuts. whipped cream 20
tighten and soften the cheese. and.
II the bread is carefully toasted and
the filling spread on while II Is hot.
81 II very delicious. This kind should
be served as soon as ready. Soften
the butter by whipping with a little
cream for spreading so II does not
break the bread. Where lettuce II
used wash. shake and wipe, or press
away. the water. Chill and II Is
ready for use.
Chicken Liver Filling.
Boil the needed number Of chicken
llvers. hearts. and the tender parts
OF the gizzards. Chop fine, then mix
10 A paste with heavy mayonnaise.
Add salt. pepper. a teaspoonful Of
worcestershire sauce. a dessert
spoonful or chutney and a s~altspoOn-
ful Of sugar. Mix 10 a smooth paste
and spread on whole wheat rounds.
Cover with a very thin layer OF cur
rant ielly. or smooth applesauce. put
on the top slice. u In tour pie
shaped pieces and garnish with a
stuffed olive.
Tomato and Liver Filling.
prepare the liver paste as already
directed then spread the top and
bottom slices and lay a slice OF fresh.
firm tomato in the middle h a has
been dipped in sharp French dress
ing. Rye bread is good with this
filling.
Savory Cream Cheese Filling.
Soften a fresh cream cheese with
q little whipped or plain cream. add
a little cayenne pepper. salt, a tea
s~poonful each OF sugar and onion
Juice. and a heaping tablespoonful OF
chopped chives. Lay up on rye
bread.
Carrot Sandwiches.
Boil eight young carrots. after
scraping, and when very tender
drain and mash them. ADD a gen
erous lump OF butter. pepper. a niue
sugar. salt, a little SIS
and a tablespoonful or chopped
chives or nasturtium seeds. Butter
whole wheat slices with white
m~avonnaise made without mustard.
md snread with the carrot paste.
Minced Corned Beef Filling.
Mince fire good flavorea corneu
hseg enough 10 make a cupful 2 a
b.lf add TO II half a cupful OF
Chopped c~howchow. a little red pep
49, 4 teaspoonful OF Worcestershire
a,,ca i teaspoonful OF sugar. and a
ta~b,osnoonful OF white mayonnaise
- hind the paste. Use the mustard
tbat comes in the chowchow and
My thoroughly. Lay UP on "hite
bread. E;I;rr
Pon a tender young cnicken ana
when done free from the zones ulc
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Mothers-in-Law Simply Cannot Be Considered in Bulk
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
A Fairy Tale That's Almost
True.
by Blanche Silver

~ nee upon a time. long, long
ago. there lived in a certain
kingdom a poor girl named
Jayne. Everyone who knew her
loved her very dearly for Jayne was
good and kind TO everybody and
never was too busy TO stop and help
one IN distress.
One day az Jayne was on her way
TO town In search OF work-fOr
Jayne and her mother were very.
very poor, and Jayne had 70 30 out
by the day 10 work-she found a wee
little field mouse with his tiny foot
caught In a trap. He was crying
bitterly and Jayne ran out and
quickly lifted the spring o. the trap
and rubbed the aching foot.
II thought | was too small 70 be
caught In "a trap he sQueaked after
thanking Jayne for her kindness.
"You have saved my life and its
yours any time you may ask II. TX
ever you should care To see me, just
call 'Kee-wee.' three times and III
find YOU" and away the wee mousie
scurried under the weeds.
Just as II so small a fellow could
help me-" unused Jayne and on she
went to the town
Soon she came across "a great big
gray spider trying TO pull away from
a crow. He was crying bitterly and
Jayne talked 20 Mr.. Crow until no
dropped the spider and flew away
There, you have saved my life"
laughed Mr.. Spider merrily. True
I'm one Leg less. but I can soon grow
another. III ever you are In need az
a friend. don't forget me-" and limp
ing on his remaining legs he dis
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Fl HOME KITCHEN
BY JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON
Sandwiches for august Porch Teas.

the meat and throw the skin and
bones into the broth. Add some
celery. a sliced onion. a little parsley
four cloves. pepper and salt. half a
bay-leaf and II tablespoonful OF curry
powder TO the broth and cook u
down gently "a one-halt. Strain
through a fine sieve and set TO cool
When cold remove the grease. re
heat. and add a heaping tablespoon
ful OF gelatin powder that has
soaked in a little cold water 20
soften. Add any more seasoning
liked, strain over the chicken. add a
quarter cupful OF washed caners. and
turn into a wet mould. Unmculd
and slice with a not knife. Lay Up
on white bread buttered with mayor.
naise
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he wise Mel 1Olo the mig,
appeared and Jayne went laughing
on her way into the town.
When she reached the town. she
found great excitement amongst the
people. The King had offered a bag
OF gold TO the one who could answer
two questions that had long per-
picxed him. But IL they failed 20
answer them correctly. they were
thrown out OF the Kingdom and
never allowed TO return again.
Jayne thought OF her two friends
A bag OF gold would help her poor
mother and Jayne called "kee-wee''
three times. She felt a tug at her
foot and, sur enough. there was the
tiny field ous Jayne quickly
picked him up and told him why she
had called him.
I'm squeeze In the castle gate and
see what I can find out" squeakeAl
kee-ygee. and away he s~campered.
He crept 10 the throne where
the Good King was sitting with hiI
wise men and keeping himself out ~
sight he heard the wise men tell tbs
King the two questions TO ask hat
day. Kee-wee quickly hurried back
TO Jayne BY the time he reached
her side. the Gray Spider she had
helped was sitting on her shoulder.
Kee-wee whispered something into
Jayne's ear then he crawled into her
apron pocket and Jayne walked into
the Kings Palace.
Everyone was excited when they.
saw Jayne begging a chance ~
answer the Kings questions. but
they shook their heads sadly as they
opened the throne room door and
announced her to the King and his
Wise men.
who is II that would rather lire
tn a kitchen than n throne roOmf'
asked the Good King.
"A wise little mouse, Good King."
replied Jayne. bowling politely.
The King was SO astonished THAT
he nearly fell off the throne. But
the answer was right and the wise
men shouted their Elee.
IAN right" laughed the Good
King. Who built the first suspen-
sion bridge. Young Lady,"
Jayne reached UP and Gray SPIDER
Jumped upon her hand
Here. Good King. is the builder ~
the first suspension bridge" ard
Jayne placed Gray Spider or the
arm or the throne chair.
Needless TO say. Jayne was handed
the bag OF gold. She WIS carried
home In "A lovely carriage. She ana
her mother were given a lovely home
right next TO the palace. Any time
the King was perp,exef over any
question he sent for Jayne and she.
with the help OF her two friends.
answered them. She was well paid
for her kindness.
Copyright. 1913. Newspaper Feature E-rvi,.. Ira-
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l.. r.. @. Q.--What do o advise
as treatment for arthritis7
A.-Depends upon the cause 70 a
great extent Application OF heat
would give relief until the source
OF infection has been located when
further treatment may be advised.
For fun particulars send a self-ad.
dressed. stamped envelope and re
peat your question.
". r. Q.-What a be done for
itching piles7
A.-Piles are usually due 70
chronic constipation. This condition
must be ercom The diet must
be corrected and special treatment
Is necessary in order TO cure. For
particulars send a self-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
II. s. Q.-What should a girl
aged thirteen, s It. II in. tall weigh,
also a girl seventeen. s 1t. 8 in. tallf
2.-What will reduce large ankles
and legs7
A.-They should weigh. respec-
lively. about i06 and III pounds.
2.-Reducing the weight in gen.
eral. also walking. dancing and ex.
ercises should help.
c1pJrtEhI 1925. Nswspapw Feature ssrv1e. tina
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The Heart Story OF a
Steddfdsf WOmun

question with an equally conven-
tional assent. and she slit open the
envelope and taking out the letter IL
contained. unfolded the sheet and
read II through. She had regained
control OF herself. and she gave no
exclamation OF surprise or any other
feeling while her eyes travelled over
the pages. But l knew by my In
fallible test. the deeper etching Of
the tiny lines around her mouth.
thar the contents OF the letter were
both amazing and disturbing.
She read II twice before laying II
down. and then she looked off into
space for "a little and | guessed that
the pages OF memory were %unrolling
in Kaleidoscope fashion before her.
Restitution she breathed at last.
Restitution from Samuel BrixtonT'
CTo be continued.l
CopyrgnL 1928. NsWspapg Feature service Inc
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IN bowel complaint" the lining Of
the intestine becomes congested. II
may become actually infiamed and
sometimes liberated. The tissues
grow more and more sensitive. Then
food which contains the least pos
sible amount OF fibre may have just
enough 70 raise havoc with the dis
turbed mucous lining.
On this account IL Is a great mis-
take. in bowel trouble. 10 eat any
kind OF tough. fibrous. or otherwise
~indigestible food. II is better 10. take
no food 81 all for a whole day. IL
the bowels are running off," II
helps control the trouble to omit
food entirely.
When the pain and fever lessen.
simple feelings may be begun. Bear
in mind one rule-never give any
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
By ROYAL S. COPELAND, NJ. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner Of Henlth. Nelo YORK CitV.

n y the face of serious illness. the average man
becomes meek and admittedly helpless. As
he gazes upon the suffering and weakness Of
the patient, he realizes how little he knows Of
things which bring comfort and help TO restore
health.
Most of US know little enough about how to
choose our own food. A man may know every
thing else and yet not know what he really ought
to eat. If called upon to make up a diet for a sick
Suppose you were dealing with a person past
middle life, suffering a violent bowel disturb
ance: What would you advise?
To have regular intestinal action, a healthy
person must eat some foods which contain fibre.
Every farmer gives his animals "roughage," the
chief source of which is hay. 1t serves to supply
the brush-like materials which sweep the lining
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unstrained food TO the victim OF
bowel disturbance. whether acute or
chronic. Every fruit. vegetable and
cereal should be run through a fine
meshed sieve. This husks,
fibre and other substances which
would Irritate and further in1ame
the bowel lining.
Almost any fruit or vegetable can
be given II II Is treated in this man
ner. During the period OF recovery.
when appetite is fitful. Il will make
II a lot easier TO nourish the patient
II there Is a variety from which 70
select the food. Straining the food
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
ANNIE LAURIE.

~ About seven months ago I
met him. AS he lived Out or town
he asked II l would correspond
with him. l agreed and before he
left he gave me his fraternity ring.
He wrote 70 me when he got back
and ! answered II. But I have re-
ceived no answer "a yet to that
first letter OF mine. Should l write
him a note asking why he doesn't
write? My mother saws that I
shouldn't. LONESOME GAL.
Y ONESOME GAL: Your mother 1.
- right in telling you not to writ,
again. As long as the young mar
hasn't answered your first letter
Wait awhile and see whether he re
plies. as II Is his place to answer
your letter.
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All children should have had the privilege Of intimate association
with O garden, a barn, o stables, in some corner Of which are kept
pet rabbits.
his cherished memories of green p1vacies" under the shrubs where
the turtle was tethered. of sunsets. CT snowstorns and icicles and open
fires in Winter.
How dsjointed and varied our memories ire Of home and child
hood-yet how intensely vHdi Whether a home be rich or poor,
elaborate 0 r simple, there should breathe from i the indefinable aura
Of love and understanding which emanates inevitably from happily
mated people bound together by an intense interest in this place where
their life is developing, bent on keeping il serene and sweet.
Each member Of the family has his or her contribution to make
toward this desired end Of home happiness.
One dscordant, inharmonous member can seriously mar the
result
Children should be trained early in promoting home atmosphere.
They must be taught gerfleneSs and consideration and to subordinate
their own exuberance of spirits and childish selfEhness to it.
a house il not a home. Furnishings cannot make q home.
Atmosphere is the only thing that can convert wood, brick and
mortar into that localized, halowed place which we all instinetively
recognize Is a home the moment we set foot aero the threshold. N,
Bring up your children in the real home atmosphere IL VIII
remain their greatest asset through life.
Nothing will they be more grateful to you for than that, especially
in this modern day and age.
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to Girls
BY Annie Laurie

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE.
~ am a boy nineteen years
old. and have been going out with
a girl about the same age for about
three years. She IS very old fash
toned. viii not even let me kiss her.
The other night I took that privil-
eye without her consent. now she
said I either have TO marry her.
or else she Will eve speak 70 me
again. I like her a lot. but I
think we are both TO young 70
marry. Please tell me what you
would do II you were me2
WORRIED.
WORRIED: I think you should
w apologize to the young lady Il
she objected 20 your actions. Wor
RED and let 1t go at that.
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Words of the Wise

Hens hearts ought not 10 be
set az aiHsf one another. but sci
NTH one another. and all against
the eUi thing only. Carlyle.
The Blessing Of nm active mind. when
il is in good condition. is that il not
only employs itself. but is almost sure
70 BE- the means Of giving employment
to Others. Anon.
Guard against that rdniiJ
TLich courts q compliment, or is
fed By IL. Chalmers.
Among the sources OF those in
Vulnerable calamities, which
from age 10 age have over
whelmed mankind, may be reck-
oned as one Of the principal, che
abuse of words. Horne.
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bV4Hb y VVh "4VH TT . IO"B . n Tvs
/ don't care what anyone says or does, l shan't
change my mind.
mot for one minute"
The arrogant man picked up his hat and his
stick-he's the sort of man who would carry
q walking stick. and strobe out Of the house
with his head in the air. The worst of it Is he
means it.
His wife doesn't like his mother and his
mother hates his wife. His brothers wife is
not happy with his mother and the mother is
not happy with his brothers wife.
Mother is a proud, arrogant, dominating
woman. She has a nice, gentle manner. and a
sweet, ingratiating smile-when she's talking
to men. When she's talking to women. she is
different-oh, quite different. Her tongue has
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ANNIE LAUPrE.

- am a girl IN my late teens
and have been keeping steady
company with a fellow three gears
my senior for about a year.
Sometimes when we 20 out he
acts as IL he cared for me and says
he does and the next time he may
not act as II he did. Please adj
wise me how ! can tell whether he
really cares for me or not. and IL
there is too much difference IN u
ages7 WONDERING.
WONDERING: The young man
w evidently enjoys your company,
my dear. and considers you a good
friend. Don't let silly notions spoil
a fine friendship. but treat the young
man IN a pleasant comradely way
and walt until you are a bit older
before seriously considering love.
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Feeding the Victims of Bowel Disorder

! makes II possible to have that
variety.
Frequent feeding Of very small
meals Is better than forcing the
faded appetite. With an assortment
OF broths. gruefs. vegetables and
fruits. you will OAK the palate and
provide the nourishnent essential TO
-agpya
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Therefore make your home a country home
IL you possibly can for the sake Of your children.
Children brought up in a city house or apart
ment, whose play is restricted by the conventions
and hazards of city streets or the park, are poor
in the associations which should influence them
throughout life.
Children often look back for their most vivid
memories to Christmas visits or Summer holidays
at grandmother's in the country. One doesn't
form strong and affectionate associations with
bricks and asphalt
Children should know the freedom of tn
wide spaces of a country landscape and have tn
lines and shapes Of hills and meadows built into
their minds.
The soft murmur OF a brook or the drowsy
twittering Of birds at twilight will linger in the
memory for years, available for thoughts of
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THE PLACE
FOR CHzZDRENiS HOME
Woods and Hills with Their Natural Beauties
Should Be Built Into" the Nature
of Growing Youngsters.
BY DR.. LOUIS e. BISCH.
Eminent PSYCHOLOGIST.

YydERE can be no question that the country is a better place for
children than the city.
Also that the country house is more conducive to their best
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on were offered him from the dock
yards. but he was told that he had
TO pay for the men he would need
to help him. After n weeks hard
labor. the stone was at asst returned
TO its former position. but the fine
balance II had maintained was never
regained.
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r Vera Winston,

hLEATED lace Is put TO a lovely
use in the above dress 10 intro
duce the flare motif into the
svelte straight silhouette. Used for
a diagonal shoulder cape. sleeve
jabots and a flaring skirt. its effect
Is completely lovely.
The bodice OF beige chiffon Is
fitted leisurely and gathers with de.
lightful softness into the snug hip
band which ties in a fun bow at the
right front. The result Is a delight.
ful costume for formal Summer after.
Moons.
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WHY NOT CONSIDER
RIGHTS OF A WIFE?
After All, a Woman Marries a Man and Not His
Family, So She Ought to Control
Her Own Household.
By BLACK

kEAY O." said the arrogant man.. "my mother is not going to live
in an apartment alone. ! don't care if she has a cook anC
a maid and a chauffeur or whether she does her own worl
herself. Ny mother is going to live with me or my brother and were
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OF the intestine assist IN is cleansing houghage Is equaHy I'M
potant to the human animal The brushing of the walls serves to
stimulate the muscular coats Of the intestine, producing the waveike
contractions which carry the waste substances onward and outward.
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Copyright 1893. Newspaper Feature Service. Ina
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Answers to Health Queries

l.. r. c. Q.--What do you advise
as treatment for arthritis7
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. NEE upon a time. long, long
ago. there lived in a certain
kingdom a poor girl named
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IN a granite peninsula. near.
Lands End. Cornwall. is
" poised q rock called the
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