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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Winifred Black on the Problem of the Molly-Coddled Boy
GOODNIGHT
r
knarf Improves His Spelling,
But Not I'm a Way 10
His Liking.
BY Max TreIl

NoMETIMES It n . misdeed that
- gets you into trouble. But
more oftsn IL Is Just a little
word. IL In n pity that II should
30 so-for words were not made 60
cause t~roubls-buI 20 II IA. Knart.
the little Hhadcw-boy with the
turned-about name. didn't balisvs Il
nc first untIl-but you must read
the whole story.
How do you spell cat3" Knarf
asked n day. Mt, Flor. Hand
and Yam-the other. little shadow
children-looked UP IN surprise.
Anyone can spell that" they re-
piled.
II don't want TO know how 20 spell
that-but cat" repeated Knarf. OF
all the shadow-children, Hand knew
the most. So III said promptlyf
Cat is spelled cat. cat" Nil. Flor
and Yam nodded I'm agreement. But
Knarf. after looking thoughtful for
q while. remarked: II think Cat In
spelled with "a XII"
with a 'k'!' exclaimed the others.
That's impossible"
Nevertheless, knarf persisted. 1T
is spelled with a 'k.' It's kat. cat"
he concluded. "When a cat IL small.
it's n kitten. isn't it7 And you don't
spell kitten with "A e. do your"
Despite the example, the others
still held that kna-f was wrong. Ey
and by. he cried: IF you don't b
lieve me. Ill prove X by the dir-
tlonary."
The dictionary. however. was such
a thick book that Knarf couldn't POS
sibly open It. A. chance would have
Il. the realchIldren's books were
lying on the TABLETOP II was morn
ing and they were getting ready
for school and Knarf rummaged
around until he found his master
Franks speier.
On turning the first page. q cloud
OF dust rolled out OF the book and
Knarf fell 10 sneezing. sitting him
self down on the page the better t.
do %. At this instant. the real-chii-
dren trooped In and before he could
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
The Charm of Entertaining
In the Simple Manner

"HE art or entertaining in the
home Is n that should be
studied. We. who have simple
homes and children growing up. are
necessarily restricted In formal en-
tertaining. Though we may be
financially able 10 do all that we
wish In this line we still may have
the small place. Indifferent help.
many duties in running the home
and caring for the children that
hinder Us But ideas Of entertaining
have changed with the times, that
Is why We need TO look about and
study them.
Teas have become one OF the most
delightful forms OF entertaining. and
also n OF the cheapest. For once
convenience and economy work to-
gether. Four to six. the accepted
hour. finds an attractive tea table
with plates OF thin bread and but
ter sandwiches. maybe with Jam or
cheese Filings. two or more varie-
ties OF attractive cookies. or very
small tea cakes and tea A tea tray
holds the singing kettle. a caddy the
tea, little pitchers Of cream. sugar.
cu1 uisuSe cl sifCcu iemon. lnlS Is
the extent OF the refreshments
whether for is OF so. A few candies
OF an unusual kind may be added.
but r. not a necessity.
Two capable friends pour" two
or o pretty daughters pass tea
and sandwiches. This leaves the
hostess to welcome her friends at
the door. Conversation and tea are
tina amnaa~apfa nffaraI 10 ana hos
two or more friends who win sing.
play. or entertain In some other sim
pie way all right. but do not have
a program. II IL not expected and
would be boring. People come and
go as their time and engagements
permit There il no tormality. but
Just general visiting and chatting
with friends and meeting people who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Loves Awakening rs s.. .;.: : s::. .
The Family Bids Goodbye to Marion and Wonders
1f Her Eldfion.
BY Adele Garrison
AIRY UNDERwooD's non
sense always banishes any
threatened unpleasantness.

TTARRY U-NDERwooD's non.
sense always banishes any
threatened unpleasantness.
Dicky tried TO look ressntfuliy dig.
nifisd ct his friends gibinE. but
failed and laughed instead
"Now that you've done your one
good deed today" he said. "suppose
you get back TO cases How early DC
we have 10 start?"
I knew that the matter OF Edith
Fairfax's weekend invitation was
not settled-only postponed for the
present-but / a glad 10 accept
the truce. Dicky's query had been
put 10 his friend. but Mr.. Underwood
waved a lanEuid hand In my dirsc.
ton.
There 10 the capable chatelaine,
who. according to Lillian. has charge
Of all arrangements"
Then Wen ret under way a few
minutes after midnight" DIcky
growlsd-
"It's not that bad I said. s'bui
We've the whole length OF the Island
10 AnN<As WV A0AA nAAAG anu RAOO
ably that OF Newark TO 20 through,
70 say nothing OF Al the smaller
towns. and Marion wants to ret 10
the school ~ early In the afternoon
an possible"
How far II the school from Jersey
City7" Mr.. Underwood asked.
sixty miles" I returned. "Bu'
you needn't set that speculative look
IN your sye- We've got 10 allow fol
possible breakdowns or accidents
and we've planned TO start m soor
an it's light enough TO zee the road
GENTLE IRONY.
"Ycu remember the old woman
VINO told thu Fifth avenue traffic
COP that she always allowed hersei,
time 10 fall down twice when shs
creased u street and wanted TO kno~
II the red agnh would stay thai
iongy' Dicky-s grin IT Harry Under
wood. with q Edelong malicious
glance at me. pointed tho aiiuston
But thxs's no use kicking. dearly
beloved brother. IL the ons havs
decided 70 start nc daylight we'd bet
ter roll in and get sors sleep. kca
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

is responsible. Sometimes heart or
kidney trouble may produce swell
Ing. Consult your family doctor for
a thorough examination.
H G.. Q.-What causes prickly
heat7 10 It harmful In any way?
A-Hot weather and easily irri
tated skin produce this symptom.
Keep the parts clean and . a good.
antiseptic busting powder. No,
r. NJ. Q.-what should a girl Of
nineteen. 5 r.. . In. tan weight
2--What aus eye strain7
A.-Shs should weigh about i2r
pounds.
2.-Muscle strain, poor vision. dis
ass OF the eye Have the eyes care
fully examined 90 that definite treat,
ment may be advised.
cspyrisht. 1919. Nswrpspsr naturs R~vtss. fnA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

LET me out! mari.
stir. his master Frank ssixed the
speller, clapped It shut and strapped
IL TO his other books
"Let me outlet me outT' shouted
Knarf. trying to squirm out from bs-
tween the covers. which pressed
heavily down upon him But his
master didn't hear him As for Mi.
Flor. Hand and Yam. they pulled
and pulled. but he was held mucn
too tightly.
"I'n Eat out nc the spelling les
son." Knarf consoled himself. Alas
for his hope. Frank did not so
much as glance at his spelling book.
though his spelling was too wretched
for words.
Rnarf noaned An despair. re was
10 uncomfortable sandwiched BE-.
tween the pages. He was getting
stiff from lying On one side With
a great effort, he managed TO turn
around Imagine his chaErin 10 fltl
himself now spread out fiat on thS'
word "cat" spelled o-a-t-
All day long he lay Ike that
right on the word "cat" seeing moth
Ing. knowing nothing. but ths word
"cat-"
It wasn't until late I'm the evening
long after dinner that Knaff was
set free. And even then ~ was only
by accident. for his master Frank
neglected his books completely. He
tossed them on the table. The strap
came loose and they tumbled 20 thu
floor. raining on poor Knarf I'm N
manner terrible 10 behold.
Attracted by the noise. Cora. the
cat. approached TO sniff him. But
Knarf wouldn't sven look at her.
And really. you could hardly blame
him.
csp5rirhL issB. Newspaper Fs4iHFs SERIES. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
A Fashion Models Diary
By GRACE THORNCLIFFE.
She Discusses A Stunning Suit of Beach PdjanIas.
to be without . boss
nv for three weeks. Helene ana

"YErRE 10 be without q boss
!" for three weeks. Helene and
are "a run the shop. We've
really had q very busy season %
n needs q rest II wasn't easy TO
make hsr see Il that way. not only
hecause she's % terribly conscien-
tiouss but because she really loves
her work. Even now. her n says
she's going for three weeks. we o
believe her. She'll probably DO back
A half that time. and even then wen
he gettang wires every day and long
distanoe phone calls. sc that we can
assure her e~verything's going well.
I'm sure well get along all right
or course. IL won't be an easy as IL
A when Madame's here But no
body In Indispensable know that
when mother leaves home for a few
days she always thinks that the
household viii just collapse. that no.
b6dy will get anything TO eat. and
that life viii just stand still until
ehs returns. ! think she's always
tust a little bit surprised and disap-
pointed when she returns TO find that
everything has III very smoothly
without her capable management
on course. the tolhS MISS hAoA4cA 80
ribly, and Helene and I will miss
Madame. We're really terribly fond
az her, and she's very good 70 us.
But I'm quite confident that bust
mass viii 60 on aa usual n she
won't find the shop n bankruptcy
when she returns.
We've had the Frandest time out
ssttinr Madame for her trip. She's
really quite a sturning-looking per
son. even though she's not a fapper.
Tier figure Is one hat many a young
deb has envied. and her complexion
a just peaches and cream Helene
and I get very angry at her because
re dresses so conservatively. It's
fhe most difficult thing in the world
10 make her wear a bright color. She
has a passion for navy blue. blacks
nd dull browns. She avs she
Doesn't like old m who try 70
look young. It's 50 silly. because
no one would eve think Madame
wa~ A day over thirty.
Well. anyway. We did make her do
acme stepping for her vacation. She
took some really stunning light
clothes from the shop. And then Just
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
ROmances of the
Worlds Great
Lovers
By COZETTE DOUGLASS

TSO be e ced into a marriage with
a man whom you have never
seen ~ould be q frightful
tragedy 10 a girl OF today. But some
times II has worked out splendidly.
as 1 n the Ease Of Emile. niece OF the
Empress Josephine OF France.
The Comts de Lavaletts was aide
de camp 70 Napoleon. and he and
Josephine decided that II would be a
good thing for him TO marry Joseph
ines niece, Emile. who was al the
time In school Accordingly. against
the protests Of Lavalette. Napoleon
escorted him TO the school which
Emillis was attending where Lava,
lette proposed and "a told that the
wedding would take place In eight
days.
On the day assigned. the wedding
took place. and two weeks leave OF
absence "a granted Lavaletts for a
honeymoon.
Contrary Z expectations. the wed
ding was q most happy one. After
the restoration OF the Bourbons to
power in France. Lavalette was i'm
prisoned and condemned to death.
Emile tried In every way possible to
obtain a pardon for her beloved hus-
band. but failed Visiting him one
day she persuaded him 10 change
clothes with her and initiate her
walk. He did 50. and then. taking
her handkerchief. he held II to his
face as though bitterly weeping and
passed through the prison gates.
Emile remained In the cell and
after a month became insane. Lava
lette made his escape from France,
but six years later was pardoned and
returned for his wife. She was per-
manently insane and obtaining her
release. Lavalette spent the rest Of
his life IN caring for her.
A short romance. but a sweet
-sweeter still FOR the devotion which
marked Its close.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

today-and just In time. for she goes
tororrcw-we got some gorgeous
hands IN horror when Helene sug.
coaxed her TO try a pair on, and she
was secretly 60 pleased with the ar.
feet that she took them.
They're stunning things OF orange
and blue plaid. And they'll look
lovely over her bathing suit. she
has a darling handsnna to match and
a chic straw beach hat
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

/ don't believe Georges
mother would have recognized
him-not il she had stood within
two feet Of him. His whole ex-
preston changed. He wasn't
her little George Porgie at all,
he was George, the ~two-fisted
male, and not all the coddling
and spelling and fussing she
could possibly think of could in
jure him. or change him in the
least.
| wonder that our boys ever
grow up to be men at all, the
way we fuss over them and
spoil them and flatter them one
minute and boss them the next.
| saw Georges little cousin
going to school yesterday In the
rain. Georges little cousin lives
with his Aunt Sarah and Aunt
Sarah thinks there's nobody in
the world like him
Little Cousin was carrying his
Aunt Sarah's umbrella to school.
Cousin was crazy about the
umbrella, he wasn't using it to
keep the rain off. but he was
crazy about it just the same.
BY some unknown procedure he
had turned it deity inside out,
and stuck 1t by the handle in
the mud, and the inside-out UNI
brella made the incest little
round race track you ever saw.
Cousin and four or five other
boys were rolling marbles around
the track, the rain was pelting
down and their feet sloshed in
the mud and they whooped and
yelled as the marbles rolled.
When Cousin got home, Aunt
Sarah probably began to wonder
what on earth had happened to
the umbrella. OF course Cousin
hadn't the faintest idea and
knows that he had nothing to
do with 1t. What? A good
little boy like Cousin turning
his aunt's umbrella inside out?
Why the very idea
Maybe it's a good thing We
,an't e around corners some
Zines, don't you suppose 1t Is!
rshtshl iss. Ss~sosDsr Fsaisrs ssrsiss. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Some Odd Facts

The iocusts eaten by John the Bap-
tist were probably not insects. but
the fruit OF the carob tree. the dried
pods OF which are the locust beans
sold as food for cattle. The carob
tree Is sometimes called the honey
tree. from the sweet pulp contained
IN its pods while they are fresh.
A woffler Is n man who repairs
scales and weighing machines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

Too strong q soap washes away
the oil Of the skin. Then II 10 left
unprotected and 10 sure to smart and
burn in consequence.
After bathing the skin must be
thoroughly dried Moisture will
leave the surface liable TO chapping.
The use OF powder after bathing
has a scientific foundation. II guar
ans nerfect dryness OF the skin.
A baby should not be left in WET
garments Immediate attention II
important. ecause without IL the
skin will chafe and chap.
Petroleum oil has its uses as an
application to the skin OF the body
after bathing. II should not be used
on the face. but In quite all right IL
apply elsewhere. IL II soothing and
protective. too.
II the baby's skin Is pimply 10 may
be due TO heavy clothing. causing
excessive perspiration. This In likely
TO aus q rash tc appear.
Another cause for skin eruption II
wrong feeding. The milk mixture
may not DO right. or the milk Itself
may not be acceptable. II isn't
bad idea 10 change the milk supply
II the skin Il not clear. This simple
thing may solve a problem
Nothing is sweeter or more appeal
ing than a clean. smiling baby. To
have II attractive ths skin must be
perfect. and no effort Is too great tc
make this possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

and plays with people. instead OF
moping in the corner. waiting for an
opportunity TO start talking about
my business.
I'd watch other people and listen
TO them and ind out what they did
and thought
I'd try 70 learn something OF other
businesses than my WI BY talking
with me In various lines OF work.
I'd widen my interests as much as
possible. for the man who knows
nothing but his own particular field
Is a pretty dry stick.
He IL far from being a social asset.
and he doesn't cut much ice where
wa girls are concerned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Answers to Health Queries

K ~. OIL am troubled with
constipation. what do o adviser
A--Eht simple. w~ell-cooked food.
Avoid foods unduly rich In fats and
starches. Drink plenty Of water be
tween mems. Send self-addressed,
stamped envelope for further partic.
ulars and repeat your question.
s. M. Q.-What causes n pain
nea the heart when a deep breath Ia
taken7
2.-What causes the feet to swelli
A.-This may be due to u little IN.
digestion. Your diet should be cor
rected and the intestinal tract kept
clear. For details send q self-ad.
dressed. stamped envelope and repeat
your question.
2.-Perhaps a ~circulatory condition
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

II anyone cornplimented me on INV
dress I wouldn't say with a bored
and affected air: Yes. IL Is rather
nice-and especially for the price. ]
picked Il I'D ut Madame So-and Sos
for a mere two hundred dollars"
And IL anyone admired my hat.
wouldn't brush the remark aside
with a casual: well, OF u !
didn't need II. But IL was such q
bar gain-oniy s45-that l simply
couldn't resist IT," IL j were q bar
gain hound who could scent q
mzrked-down sale across the width
Of TIE city. I'd admit II freely and
profit thereby
Economy Il no sin and skin with
the hands no drawback in the eyes
Of the man looking Tor q thrifty
mate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

more anxious the mother il to give her whole
being to It's welfare.
Nothing IL more important than the care of
the baby's skin. You know how sensitive your
skin is-how it suffers in cold or extreme heat.
You know how it feels TO have the skin chapped.
Strong soap will turn every sore spot you have
into a flame Of fire.
Washing the baby il a real art Some moth
ers 20 about this matter with all the confidence
in the world. But others, poor souls, are in u
fever Of fear that the baby may fall or be in
jured In some other way.
But 1t is not my purpose today to describe
the bathing of the child. All ! wish to say about
this is to point out the Importance Of selecting
q soap that does not irritate the skin of your
baby.
We differ I'm our reactions TO drugs and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Advice to Girls
ANNIE LAURIE:

~ win you please help ne solve
my problem.
Almost two years ago nj high
school I met a boy n year my
senior. We are In our late teens.
/ like him. and he has told me he
cared for me Hs went away about
a year ago and we corresponded-
This Summer no cana to see me.
bringing with him his two best
chums- We went driving, and
when we returned and they were
leaving he asked me to kiss him
goodnight I refused because or
the presence OF the others. II
hurt his feelings terribly. and since
he has seemed cold III Was
wroEg am willing TO make
amends. Please tell me n i am To
blame. UNDECIDED.
UNDECIDED: I think you acted
- In quite the w1sest and moe
proper manner. my dear. II this 4
the only reason that his feelings ar
hurt. simply ignore the happening
II. however. you said something tina
did hurt him. then II In your plac
to apologize
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

Geofgfe mao on q PAN OF hgh ruODer Doous
and a thick ~overcoat and a very nice warm.
WOODEN hat pulled carefully down over his
eyebrows. He raised his childish hand and
waved goodbye to his mother. The door
slammed and she was gone.
George turned the corner-whoop!
Away went the wooden hat, sailing proudly
on q grand mud puddle, deep and very wet
Off came the overcoat-and in two min
utes that overcoat was waving like q banner
in the breeze.
George was wading the mud puddle. He
picked out the deepest parts of the puddle SO
that muddy water poured In at the back Of
his high rubber boots-he yelled, he bawled,
he scuffed his boots, he fished his hat out Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
liz | Were
A Man
By JILL

ID BE interested
in things outside
my business
/ wouldn't bore
people by talking
shop al ths time
and I wouldn't
dry up my brain
by thinking OF
nothing but my
work ia read
a lot and I'd 20
to tbs theatre
I'd be able TO
diec books
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
Words of the Wise

K 10 mach easier 10 DC crit
tcol than 10 De correct.
-DisrdeH.
Today % yesterdays pupil
-Frsnllin.
Patience I'm m necessary in
gredient Of genius
-Disraeli.
God gives all things 10 industry.
-Frsnklia.
Injustice In the end produces
independence --Voltaire.
No man fs I'm true health DhO
c1H NOT stand W. fhe free air OF
hedrcn, Dith his feet on Gods
free turf, and thank MS Creator
for the simple IE-Hry OF physical
existence. -Hto0inSon.
a man In an animal that
writes Homer. III
Your sole eortrbution no the sum "a
things u yourself. Crane.
Patience n bitter. but it,
fruit IN sweet Rousseau.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
If | Were
A Girl
By JACK

WOULDN'T 90
ashamed OF be-
lnE economical.
III were clever
with my needle
and knew how a
make a smart
hat or a Inodish
frock out OF a bit
Of felt or q wisp
or silk I'D be
proud OF my skill
instead OF hiding
1T a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
MOTHERS WHO SPOIL
THEIR "LITTLE MEN,
It's a Good Thing, Says Famous Writer, That Some
Women Can't "See Around the Corner" to Catch a
Glimpse of Their Pampered Youngsters at "Play."
BY WINIFRED BLACK

HEORGIE'S mama stood In the doorway.
Y Pretty little thing, Georges mama, or she would be
- pretty If she didn't look so worried all the time. She was
waiting to wave George goodbye before he turned the corner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09
CHOOSE PROPER SOAP
FOR THE RABYiS BATH
DIR. Copeland Advises Mothers to Exercise Caution
in Selecting Accessories Which Will Not Irritate
Tender Skins or Take Away Natural Oils.
By ROYAL s. COPELAND, M. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
FORMER Commissioner OF Health. NetO York Cf

r. Is d real task to take care OF a tiny baby. Nobody regrets this,
Of course. II there is one task In the world that is cheerfuly,
- happily, easily done t Is the care Of the baby. The more feeble
and delicate the infant and the more real the needs of the child, the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

chemicals. One skin Will accept certain applications and thrive under
them Another skin will smart and burn and become infamed under
the same application. On this account q soap must be selected that is
accantaha n the hahvs skin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-09

the puddle and put 1t on his head, soaked and dripping. In two
minutes George turned from a wel-dressed, over-protected, rather
anemic, rather uninteresting little boy to q wild savage. glorying in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-28
by JACk S0RDS
Central Press SDur.. Mrtiar


Max Schmelling. the German hea-
vyweight, who bears a striking IVY
semhiance 10 Jack Dempsey, demon
stratcd IN winning from Joe ScAyra
that all foreign fighters are not ncc-
essarily "~palUOkas. anu that hc, tuu.
means business i'm the scramble for
the worlds heavyweight title. Sekyra
Is not a top-notch heavy. but he is
clever and thoroughly experienced.
The tight was the Germans second
since invading this country. having
net and Knocked cut Joe Monte. oi
Boston, a few weeks before. Hc
comes here after a good record In
competition abroad. Out NJ 45 fights
he won 30 by the knockout route.
Nnich is n fine record even when
the poor class Of fighters 10 BE- met
IN Europe is considered.
tits Chief asset is a last right hand
which packs considerable dynamite.
His left. which never played much "
a part in his European fights. Nm
rapidly turning into sometime ugc-
full IL was largely with this weapon
thar he was able 70 defeat SeAyra.
Foreign heavyweiEhts have not
created much OF a stir here iu WY
cent years, but SchmeilinF may Join
FIrpo. Pauline and Heeney WI tha
list as invaders who have caused
some excitement.