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QAlU Va NOA1os
This Is why the quality OF the
voice depends largely upon the gen
eral health OF the individual.
II you have followed my past sug-
g~estfons for correct breathingp you
win find the following exercises n
same with the exception OF lighter
and less deliberate inhalations and
s~xhalations.
All faults Of voice r caused by
abnormal muscular action. and the
one important requirement for a per-
feet tone in relaxation.
Exercise Lie flat on the back.
limbs stretched to their full length
and arms lying relaxed ut the sides.
Inhale slowly. but deeply. Then ex-
hale slowly until the breath Is ex-
hausted. Using only enough force
to make a family audible "sh.
After breathing in this name
twenty-five times, stand erect. with
the weight OF the body resting on
the balls OF the feet. chest up and
head tilted back slightly. Repeat
the breathing exercise twenty-five
times. While p%racticing II Is well
10 concentrate on how softly n
easily one can exhale. rather thar
how long or how loud n can make
tha "sh."
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GOODNIGHT
STORIES
By Max Trell -
The Shadow-C Children Explore
the Bottom of the
Mediterranean.


MHIJ. Flor. Hand. Yam ana
Knart--the five little shadow
Avn children with the turned1
about names-were in far-off SPAIN
with their little masters and mis-
tresses. The city they were In was
Barcelona which. IL you look mt n
map. you will Q is on the edge
OF the Mediterranean. What is the
Mediterranean? II IN n great sea
almost ms big as an ocean with
water as blue as the sky on a beau.
tiful Spring day.
Naturally the zeal children weny
sailing on the Mediterranean. ant
their shadows. who accompanied
them everywhere, went along. The
instant they reached the water the
shadows turned into can YOU
guess? They turned into water re-
Elections and went exploring along
the bottom OF the sea
(which way shall we got" asked
Knarf. They were all sitting on a
bit OF water-rock. Up above e
the children. in a little boat.
Lets 20 this way" suggested
Hand.
"No. let's 20 that way" said Flor.
"Oh. yes. that way A. better than
this way" said Mil. who. being
Flor's twin. always agreed with him.
Lets 20 the other way" put IN
Knarf. Yam looked up towards the
surface. Lets stay at the top"
she declared timidly. She never
liked to do anything that might be
dangerous. None OF them heard -
for at this moment N little fish "A
mn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
The Home Kitchen
By JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON
Culinary Echoes from the Orient.

In cold water to cover the plate and
boil gently for one and a half hours.
Serve hot
Curried Bananas.
Peel and slice an onion very
thinly, brown II lightly in one table,
spoonful or butter. sift in a level
tablespoonful OF curry powder. add
a half tablespoonful more butter and
rub smooth, pour in a cupful OF good
chicken broth. stir and blend and
when Il SINNERS add a quarter cup
full OF grated cocoanut. and a grated
raw apple. Simmer until the apple
IL dissolved and the cocoanut Is
tender. Blend "A tablespoonful az
brown flour with n little water and
stir into the sauce and when smooth
add six halved bananas. cover
closely and cook for ten minutes
gently. The bananas should be very
ripe and mellow. then they will cook
very quickly. Serve in the center
OF a rice ring on a hot dish.
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Va ~
wv are usually slow 70 accept
" Oriental food We don't
understand It's preparation, 80 gen..
orally say we do not like It. q rather
poor excuse for our ignorance. II
we could carefully investigate. be
willing TO taste and try the foods.
we might wake UP to the fact that
we have been missing a whole lot
OF good things. Some dishes. OF
course, are prohibitive because OF
the lack OF proper ingredients in this
country. but many transplant sue
cessfully.
Rice. for instance, so frequently
badly cooked in America. begins and
ends many Oriental meals-and II is
always well cooked. So IL we learn
TO cook rice properly we have made
a long step towards mastering the
staff OF Oriental cookery. III the rice
should be soggy and g~lutinous or
have q bone" In IL the dish. OF
which IL Is perhaps a part. IL sure
to be ruined.
Oriental Rice.
Wash the usual cupful OF rice.
then put II into a saucepan with
three cupfuls of water. boil for
twenty-five minutes then drain and
pour on cold water and wash the
rice until all the milky water ID
gone, wash In several waters until
the grains seem TO stand apart. then
let drain. When drained set in the
oven to dry OFF. stirring II frequently
until II Is all as evenly dry and
separate and flaky as pop corn. This
is Oriental rice.
Greek Lamb Stew.
Lamb Is the meat OF the Orient
and ii In cooked In many different
ways Take q pound OF fat lamb
and cut into small pieces. put II
into u hot frying pan and let II cook
in its own fat. turning the pieces 50
that they brown evenly. Add two
minced onions to the meat and fry
ten minutes longer. Add two sliced
tomatoes and a quart OF string beans
that have been strung and silt
l~engthwise. once. Melt together for
five minutes then add three cupfuls
Of stock. a teaspoonful OF salt. q
saltspoonful OF red pepper. two
tablespoonfuls OF olive oil. and cook
gently for twenty-five minutes. when
the beans should be done. Serve hot
with rice prepared as already d.
rected.
Dolmas.
III you have no grape leaves In
which 70 wrap your dolmas. cabbage
leaves will do as well. Let them
simmer for five minutes then drain
them. Fry two tablespoonfuls OF
pine nuts In m tablespoonful Of
OIL When golden brown lift from
the pan and crush them. Chop fine
four onions. six sprays OF parsley,
and fry them In the oil. When they
are cooked. but not brown. add one
and a half cupfuls OF finely minced
raw lamb. and q half cupful or the
boiled rice. Return the nuts to the
mixture and cook all together for
five minutes. stirring well. Now
add q cupful of stock. salt and pep
per. and cook until the moisture Is
taken up. about fifteen minutes
Now spread out the drained cabbage
leaves. there should be sixteen Of
them, and place q spoonful OF the
meat mixture on each. Fold one
point to the center and roll tightly.
Spread three or four cabbage leaves
on the bottom OF the pot and put
in the dolmas. inverting a plate over
the top to keep them in shape. Pour
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Having inhaled and exhaled fifty
times. you are now ready for the
second exercise. Still retaining the
standing position. inhale deeply and
slowly-then while exhaling. utter a
soft hum until the breath - ex-
hausted. Repeat twenty-five times.
The third exercise may be prac-
ticed whenever you find time. as IL
does not require any specific posi-
ton. II merely consists OF inhaling
slowly and humming softly while ex-
haling. Move about the oor in m
exaggerated relaxation walk. remem-
boring TO hold the chest and head
up. Hum softly the words OF a song
you are familiar with so that you
are mainly concerned with the soft
ness and quality OF the voice. rather
than having TO give attention to the
tune.
II Is the well modulated and clear
voice that suggests desirable moods
and pleasing personality. rather than
the harsh metallic. or choked voice
that registers hatred. anger. fear
or jealousy.
In my next article I will give you
some exercises designed TO strength
en- the facial and mouth muscles
These are to be used in conjunction
with the exercises given today.
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rs there anything 10 be seen
here?' asked the ghadow-children.
'Oh, yes" replied the little fish
There's lots OF water to be seen"
"Of course" they agreed Nv
ear see that. Is there anythln
else?"
'Oh, yes" Il said. there's a goo
deal to be seen this way and tina
But what?'
q. . but my mother told me
nev TO 90 there"
"Why not?" asked Knarf.
Because replied the little fish
because my mother says It's danger
GUS" At this Yam Immediately
sprang back TO the surface anc
stayed there. looking up into the
face OF her little mistress who ir.
turn. looked down into the water
The others remained below.
Don't be afraid" Knarf assured
the little fish. well see that moth
Ing happens to YOU" Then they all
with them. They saw the water
gardens and the water-trees and tho
water-casties and the water-glades
NnGAD c(AAOO41 Va AAlnCS NGlO pay
ing. The sunshine sparkled In the
water. which was even bluer thar
1t was above.
You See" said Knarf. to the littl
fish. 1T isn't dangerous at all. is ity'
"Oh. no." replied the little fist
brightly. mot at all. not at ALL
Just as he said this, a big fisl
swirled out from behind a ciump O.
water-shrubs and gobbled up the lit.
tie fish in the twinkle OF an eye
Mil. Flor. Hand and Knarf sprang
back to the surface as fast n they
could.
WAS II dangerous7' asked Yam
The shadows shook their heads.
1T was as safe as you'd WISH
said Flor.
But not for the little fish," added
Mi.
Copyright. 1898. Newspaper rsaigrs Services. Inc.
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The Stars Say
For Friday, Feb. p.
By CENEvIEVE KEMBLE.


IN QUITS and ~perplexities seem
to reign On this day. Judging
by the affliction OF the planet
ruling bargaining. selling. gambling.
and business activities generally. In
these there may be friction. delays.
change and uncertainty. But in all
that pertains 10 the purely personal
relations. or to art. amusement. or
those businesses catering to the
home or to women. a very benign
state OF affairs may prevail. The
energies should be concentrated on
these.
Those whose birthday II Is may
prepare for a most favorable year In
personal affairs. in all that pertains
to art. culture. amusement. social.
domestic and a~ffectional concern.
but in more sordid activities delays.
change. doubts and risk r presaged.
A child born on this day may be
clever and accomplished in all max
ing for social and artistic skill and
graces. but it's disposition may be
variable, uncertain and may need d.
rection intolineso or problty and honor.
When the mind Is in a sfcfe of
uncertainty, the smallest impulse
directs IL To either side.-Terence.
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some substantial home. but this
warning should be borne in mind:
Remember that the smorgas-bord
merely is a preliminary to the meal
proper. The novice Is loath TO leave,
for he a imagine nothing TO fol-
low which could be half so palatable;
but in the course OF time. after he
has sampled most OF the dishes and
helped himself several times TO those
he likes best, he begins to blush at
his capacity.
When sppetites finally begin to
lag, the watchful host and hostess
lead the way 10 the dinner table,
where a formal meal OF many
courses. not unlike those served in
other lands. Is spread.
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Loves Awakening ' s,: s:S: s ~sy. q .
Mndge Keeps a Rendezvous ,uith Noel TO Helm SoIpe nj,
Problem.
BY Adele Garriso,

STARED at Mary in amazement
which quickly changed to com.
passion as ! saw the quivering
Of the lips which Just had voiced a
demand to see Noel veritzen.
do you think that wise. dear
ast?" ! demonstrated.
"WiseI" she repeated bitterly. "Of
course IL isn't wise, or right, or be-
coming. or any OF the nice-sounding
words. But ! can't help that i
simply must lei him and you've got
20 help me-"
"of cours I'll help you." I said.
my brain travelling quickly over the
problems involved. But tomorrow,
10 attend TO anything tonight. But
] WIN get In touch with Noel and
arrange a meeting with him for you
-~when-in the morning-that will
be best, won't it7"
George wants to ride In the
morning. He has q horse for me,
but I can put him off until the
afternoon. It's going TO be hard 10
do, though He's terribly persis-
tent" :,
"sThat ought not TO displease you"
] said, for / had made up my mind
TO the young princes
wooing in every possible way. ]
knew Mary's temperament and her
obstinacy. Opposition TO this royal
betrothal would only strengthen her
dissemination to 20 through with IT
no matter what her heartache over
Noel. But IL she felt that we were
all anxious for her 70 marry Prince
Georges. the knowledge would be an
equally strong aid TO tho opposite
sNo. It oughtn't." she agreed,
dlmplInr. But I can see that he
has all the makn's Of an awful
pest"
could hear your" ! asked with out.
ward Gliding, but inward mirth al
the picture OF the spoiled princes
face IL he could hear his rances's
"I should care" she raid non
chaiantly. but I'll run and slip
him the news about h dinner.
He'll be awfully popped up TO think
Won trust me with him And don't
forget about Noel"
A Furtive Exit.
7 was not likely 70. ! thought
rrimly as i went on 10 my room and
dressed carefully for dinner with the
young viollnist. Then ! slipped out
~ the house with Lillian. commits
sioniny Katherine TO tell my mother
sn.law after I had gone that ] hac
haeu summoned by a friend in need
~ me. I did not dare run the iisk
IF her cross-examination sor :ear ]
would be late for the appointment
We saw Noel before we brought
cha car TO a stop at the Bridge
hamnton station. He was stridinG
IN and down the platform. and LII
ian purposely kept the car away III
the end
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because OF a letter which came TO
me from Toronto. | suppose there
have been cases there as there have
been ia other parts OF North Amer
lea.
The severity OF the symptoms
leads always TO consultation with
the family doctor. On this account
IL is unnecessary for me 70 make
any statement regarding the treat
ment.
I am glad to say that many OF
the patients l have known about
have recovered. 1t is necessary to
be conservative. however. because
any Inflammation OF the brain IS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
z ANNIE LAURIE:

IL I am a young girl seventeen
and have been going with a young
man one year my senior. He is
more like a brother than q lover.
He makes me wear sensible
clothes and doesn't want me TO be
a modern flapper. I sometimes
think I lore him. and then again
] don't think so. i just feel like
a sister to him. but do not al
90 go with any n else. He is
one OF those kind Of boys that be-
1ieve in one steady girl, and not
in every Tom, Dick and Harry.
lie does not so with any one else.
and expects me 10 do the same.
Tell me IL you think that ] could
be happy with him. as he has
asked me TO marry him. He has
told me he loves me, but he shows
II more than words can tell. He
kisses me in front OF my parents
and Is all that a lover could be.
Please tell me what to do.
IRENE.
IRENE: AS long as you r so
l. undecided. / really don't thinl
you love the young man. Why no
wait a while until you are absolutel,
sure before you agree to an engage
ment-
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there are remedies for other beauty destroyers,
but it is one that only you can administer.
The peculiar characteristics Of the normal
speaking voice are not fixed and Interchangeable.
but are influenced by every condition that
spiritually. Therefore, if the voice is nasal,
weak, harsh, high. pitched, muffled, or in any
way faulty, do not despair, for it can be entirely
"made over"
A perfect tone Is possible only when the body
is properly poised, the breathing normal, and
when the mucous membranes which line the
lungs, throat, mouth and other organs are in a
healthy condition.
In a healthy person, this membrane is hard,
firm and smooth, thus producing a clear, even
tone. However, improper diet and deficient &C
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Seen on shave.
By Florence w. Ross.

Endorsed by smart women on the
Riviera and carried to America by
leading designers. the beige and red
combination will be seen here in
Spring and Summer costumes. Judg.
ing from window displays on the
Avenue this color marriage bids fair
TO outrival In smartness even black.
White still leads the fashion parade
Tor formal evening gowns. At the
opera recently off-shades OF this
color In satin, flat crepes and chif-
fons. were found TO outnumber any
other color by three to one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21

- . UuIIIItSs OF oLAVUI WIaIIU VIZ
experienced before.
In some cases there may be con
vulsive attacks. Later on IL may be
observed that the eyes do not focus
or they appear crossed.
Sleeping sickness Is al obscure
sort OF ailment- Sometimes IL Is ex-
tremely difficult 70 determine that
it is really an attack OF encephalitis-
The doctors have difficulty in decid-
ing whether the symptoms are due
TO tumor OF the brain or hemorrhages
into that organ. There have been
cases where ii was first thought the
patient had been poisoned.
I am speaking Of sleeping sickness
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Pleasing Voice Is a Secret of Charm, Says Miss Huddlesto1
Advice to Girls
BY Annie Laurie

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ ] am q boy in my late teens
and need your assistance greatly.
A young girl whom ] am greatly
interested in and who once showed
great affection towards me, has
suddenly become disinterested. !
find i am deeply In love with her
and would like to have your adj
vice as TO how TO regain her az
fections. Thanking you.
HOPEFUL.
HOPEFUL: Evidently the youns
II Lady has taken advantage of the
fickleness OF youth and found other
interests and other companions
Hopeful. All / can suggest In that
you try TO win her attention and in,
tereSt again. Knowing her better
than ! do. you will have to work
out your own salvation You might
try taking her TO shows and dances
and keep her interested. IL this
fails, and she doesn't are for your
company. I'm afraid you'll simply
have to forget.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Answers to Health Queries
A. r. Q.-what is the cause Of a
red and shiny nose?

A. r. Q-what Is the cause Of a
red and shiny nose?
A.-Poor circulation. indigestion
and constipation are usually con-
tributing factors in such cases.
Sometimes 1t Is associated with
catarrh. IL this Is the case. special
treatment Is necessary.
r. III. Q.-What causes me to
keep my mouth open while sleeping?
! pave had my tonslls and adenoids
removed
A.-This may be due 10 nasal
catarrh. Special treatment is neces-
sary II this is the case.
j. NJ. Q.-what do you advise for
ulcer Of the stomach? Can it be
cured?
A.-Special diet and medication is
necessary in order 10 effect a cure.
Buttermilk IL usually given. For
full particulars send a self-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
IL. X. Q.-How can flat feet be
overcome?
2.-What causes night sweats?
3.-What causes the roof OF the
mouth to become whittier
A.-Thls condition can be remedied
by wearing the correct kind Of sup
ports.
2.-Sometimes this condition Is due
10 serious trouble with the lungs.
II would be advisable TO have your
lungs examined for absence or
presence OF tuberculosis.
3.-This condition may be due 20
Vincent's angina or canker sores.
For any further information send a
self-addreSsed. stamped envelope and
repeat your question.
Copyright. 1879. Nsxspspsr Feature ssrvies. fne
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nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

II i am sixteen years old and
am in love with a boy two years
my senior. My mother says that
j am not old enough TO keep COM
pany. I see him at the show
every Saturday night. / am
deeply in love with him. I know
he loves me truly. lie brings me
home every Saturday night. What
IS your advice7 BLUE EYES.
DLUE EYES: My advice Is 4
- listen to and heed your mother
wise counsel. my dear. 1t is quit,
proper for the young man TO brinG
you home from the show, provided
that IL is with your mothers knowl
edge and consent. Otherwise, yol
are too young to be thinking eerl
ously Of love.
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Symptoms Of Sleeping Sickness Are Varied

bound TO be serious and the recovery
slow.
The onset OF sleeping sickness Is
sudden. fever appears and the symp-
toms develop rapidly. You need not
be frightened IL you have a head
ache and general discomfort These
passing symptoms do not mean
sleeping sickness. AS a matter OF
fact there are so few cases there
need be no fear OF its attacking you
or yours.
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By ROYAL S. COPELAND, NJ. d.
United States Senator from New AOlE.
Former Commissioner Of Health, NetO York City

~ OCTORS use a great many big words.
"Encephalitis" is one of these. This word
Is defined as an inflammation of the brain
substance.
To the anatomist the brain Is known as the
"encephalon." This shows you why the term
encephalitis is used to express inflammation of
the brain.
Even the doctors heard little about encephali-
It's until after the influenza epidemics Of 1918
and 1919. Ii was observed that influenza was
followed in some cases by certain symptoms
which indicated an inflammation Of the brain.
To this disease was given the name Influenza
encephalitis." 1t is known to the laity as sleep
ing sickness"
The way the ailment announces its presence
is by the haZiness of mind or actual unconscious
ness which suddenly appears. The afflicted per-
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Words of the Wise

Those tCho are bdsest and, 90
experience has taught, afraid TO
venture into danger, are rery
taIkdtire aud terry fierce scith
their tongues. -TGcitns.
Chance dispenses life with
unequal judgments; she snatches
away the young; and prologes
the life of the old Ovid.
False things may be imagined. and
false things composed: but only truth
can be invented. -Ruskin.
To desire the same thing and
to dislike the same thing. that
alone makes firm friendship.
-SdIIHst.
Little deeds of kindness, little
words of love,
Make our earth an Eden like
the Heaven above.
-Osgood.
They are ss sick that surfeit too
much as they hat starve with nothing.
Shakespeare.
Mans plans should be regu-
lated By the circumstances, not
the circumstances By the plans.
-LtUy.
| expect thai woman will Be The
last thing civilized by man.
-Mcre6th.
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SIate DUG IWteu Sports Dre,s.
"HE sports frock Is always fav-
ored In the really smart world
for Spring. and will be no less
so this year. as the fashionable cos
tuns for mornings and street wear.
Smart in every detail In the frock
sketched here. II is OF slate blue
tweed. the blouse and skirt scanned
IN " and " shapes. marked with
tailored bows OF the same material.
The material Is soft enough to allow
for a soft and gracefully full circu-
lar skirt.
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HARSH TONES MAYBE
CHANGED BYEXERC ZSE
Improve Your Health and Learn to Breathe Properly
liz You Would Have a Soft, Musical Voice, Advises
Beauty Experts Outlining Corrective Treatment.
BY JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

A LOVELY speaking voice of pure and musical quality and flex-
Utility is indeed an asset to every woman. yet a disagreeable
= voice mars the beauty and charm Of the most attractive per-
ION. There Is, however, d treatment to correct this defect, lust a.
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ton Of waste matter in the body, and the work of excretion Is thrown
largely upon the mucous membrane which becomes, for the time
being, a n excretory organ. Under such circumstances the membrane
becomes thick and coarsened, producing a harsh and less pleasing
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son Is Walking along The street. and suddenly fAHs DOWN UNCONSCIOUS,
or almost so.
This attack is not like a aft" Is ordinarily understood. There
are not likely to be commissions and frothing at the mouth. There
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NH EMORIESl Oh dear, how many thoughts fly through
IAH her pretty head as she looks over the photograph albuml
Iva Scenes she has forgotten long ago: people who she
hasn't recalled for ages; good times she hasn't thought about
for simply years.
And then she comes to the pages where are pasted the snaps