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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

WnaC OF II.
Your mother missed saloon
stories, tool don't believe your
father ever took her to a saloon
in his life, did he; and when he
knew a lot of tough people, he
kept them away from your
mother.
That's why he loved her, be-
cause she wasn't tough"
Any girl who'll drink and
pet" a have invitations to
parties, and when she gets the
party she isn't Mary or Jane at
all, she's just another peter
another poor, silly creature
to be dragged into the gutter
and forgotten.
Let her have her wild par
ties-that's what she likes, do
you really think you'd like that
sort of thing?
You've just met the wrong
sort of men, that's all; and what
you want to do is to keep away
from their parties and the first
thing you know one or two of
them will wonder about you,
and think about you, and begin
to hope that maybe there are
decent, modest girls in the
world who won't sell their en-
tire lives just for one or two
drinking parties.
Did you ever go to one Of
those parties, my dear?
| don't believe you ever did
if you'd ever seen one, you
wouldn't be SO crazy to be in
vited.
Don't you know, my dear
girl, that any man who loved
you will knock another man
down who tries to get you to
drinking?
Oh, yes; I know that's old
fashioned-but it's human ma
ture, just the same.
Now, look at Tommy.
Tommy's the best-looking young
fellow l know, and he's a gay
boy, too; a dancer, and what he
himself calls a Stopper"
Tommy has a dozen girls, and
they call him up on the tele-
phone, and they come after him
in their roadsters, and they write
letters to him, and Tommy has
lots of fun with them, and he
wouldn't give the pairing of his
fingernail for one of them-no,
not for one.
And Tommy went up in the
country, and, what do you think?
He's fallen in love with a little
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
BY ANNIE LAURIE
r ANNIE LAURIE:

3G<A4S LA 14G
~ I've been going steady with
a boy that l love, for about a year
and a half. Wen call him A. I've
been in love with another friend OF
mine, We'll call him B, since
we were both small children. Later
I went steady with B. I love B
more than ! do A. Then he didn't
seem TO care for me any longer.
So I gave him up for A. who loves
me dearly. Now 5 is starting to
show his love for me again. We've
been going out together, for the
past two weeks. Annie Laurie, do
you think that I should give up A
for 3? l am sure Of AS love for
me. But I'm not sure of BIS. But
! love B more than ! can tell.
A is not my type. / know that
I could get along better with B
than A. Please tell me what l
should do. WONDERING.
WONDERING: If your heart tells
w you that you love "B" the best
my dear, he is the one for you
However. why not wait awhile until
you are absolutely sure of yourself.
AS it is now, you r quite undecided
and you might make a %grievous mis-
take. Take your time. and don't act
hastily, for you might make a mis-
step which would make you miser
able all your life. Good luck to you
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
VIII you please tell me what
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
Loves Awakening 's s.. s;s: s ~s.s q .
Led by Harry Underwood, The Family Council Decides to SET
u"Tieer TRAM"
BY Adele Garrison

A1OEL VERITZEN shared my
amazement at Harry Under.
woods announcement that
there would be nothing to hinder
the batting Of the tiger trap"
saw this by his widened eyes, fixed
upon Harry. But when l looked al
Lillian I saw that she was smilins
comprehendingly at her husband
and knew that she had fathomed his
plan.
"Elucidate, Harry" she babe him.
laughing. You don't want an as.
cension record around here this
morning"
Its very simple" her husband
retorted. You've all heard Of stak.
ing out q deer or a young buffalo
In a trap. SO that a tiger. seeking
his prey, would be caught by his
W greed. Well, that's what l pro-
pose doing. I'm going to get Mary,
Dina and Georges under the same
roof. with the Underwoods and the
Grahams as guards, and then stake
out one of the three as a decoy."
mot Nary Noel's voice rang
out imperative1y.
Don't mock my chivalry, boy!'
Mr.. Underwood's facial muscles
twitched into a grin. Neither Mary
nor Princess Dina. Prince Georges
will be the victim OF whom we can
quote, The bleating Of the kid ex.
cited the tiger"
Noel was on his feet. his face
strained and resolute.
II haven't any idea what your
plan IS, sir" he said respectfully.
but l do wish to ask one thing of
you. II there's any danger to Prince
Georges in this. I want to take his
place. Can't it be arranged 50 that
these men would think ! was the
nan they wanted?"
He was so earnest and SO boyish
In his gallant gesture. which we all
knew to be as sincere as his own
loyal soul. that no one Of US facing
him had the impulse to smile at his
naivete.
That's awfully white Of you.
Noel" Mr.. Underwood said, but it
simply couldn't be done. However,
with my plan there'l be a mini
mum Of danger to the prince, and
We'll have mighty good chances OF
rounding up the lads who are play
ing this little game. If we can only
get our hands on one or two of
them, the danger is practically over.
Getting caught Is the last thing
they count on. or their royal master
in Trees, either"
Lillian put the question which I
knew was as close to Noel's lips as
to mine.
This under one roof business
that you're planning. 1t will have
to be a big one to house all Of us.
Where"
He bowed mockingly to her.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
Three Minute JOURNEYS
By TEMPLE AIMING
Serajero, Birth place Of the Worlds Latest and Greatest Var.

TRAvELERs with a "penchant
for observing anniversaries
probably will arrange their
itineraries this year to include Sera.
tevo, where a single shot fired fifteen
a ago plunged the major part
OF the civilized world into the great
est and most destructive war the
earth has ever known.
Nestled down in a verdant Balkan
valley in the heart Of new Serbia,
S~erajevo today shows little evidence
Of having been the birthplace Of a
world catastrophe. Its narrow, wind.
ing streets, lined with labyrinthine
baaars. huns with peaceful activity
and its polyglot c%itizenry carries on
the ordinary pursuits Of life with
little thought of the momentous part
they once played in the affairs Of
the universe.
Tourists on their first visit TO
Serbia probably will find more to
interest them in the rural districts
surrounding Serajevo than in the
city itself. Other than the magnifi-
cent Hursef Bey Mosque, or Begova
Djamia, there is little to distinguish
the city, INTELLECTUALLY, from any
one Of a dozen Balkan towns. But
the peasant life outside the city
gates is a thing apart.
Nearly all OF the peasant homes
consist Of two rooms each. In one
room is a big stove and oven, with
all the household pots and pans and
crockery. The other is a bedroom
for the entire family, as well as any
visitors who may be put up for the
night-eIcepting. Of course, those
who prefer to sleep on the stove.
This indiscriminate use OF a com.
mon sleeping place will seem less
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country girl, and he got his
mother to ask her to come to
town for a visit, and when one
of Tommy's friends asked the
little country girl to a wild
party, Tommy beat his friend to
something within an inch Of his
life.
Tommy is in love-really in
love-at last.
And he doesn't want to even
think of drinks and petting-
no, thank you; not for his girl,
not for the woman who is going
to be his wife.
Oh, yes; the girls are "mod-
ern," but, whisper, little sister,
the men are just as old-fash-
Toned as they can be when it
comes to the girl they really
love.
Wait a while and you'll see.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
Black Discusses the "Girl Who Doesn't Drink
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
By Max TreIl
Because of Knarf's Creediness
the Shadow.C Children Miss
Their Tea.


MM !OST persons. like you and L
V are content TO eat off a
- Chinese plate II we are for.
tunate to have one. But Mil. Flor.
Hand, Yam and Knarf-the five liz
tie shadow-children with the turRef.
about names-were doing something
far more extraordinary. They were
eating in a Chinese plate. How did
that come about? Very simply.
They fell into the plate, which con-
tanned a lovely little Chinese garden
with a little river and a bridge. and
cherry trees and a quaint house. IN
side the house was a mandarin,
dressed in embroidered black silk.
He invited them TO tea and they
were all sitting around the table in
a little balcony overlooking the
garden, waiting to be served.
What would my gracious guests
like with their tea?" asked the man
DARN. The shadow-children looked
thoughtful.
I'D like sugar" said Yam. I'D
like a spoon" said Flor. - a nice
big spoon with a long handle" added
Mi, who being Flor's twin. always
agreed with him.
I'D like cream with my tea" said
Hand. The mandarin gazed at
Knarf. who looked most thoughtful
Of all. Have you thought OF what
you would like with your tea?" he
inquired.
with my tea" replied Knarf at
last, I'D like a great big piece ot
-" He hesitated in embarrassment
as though he were about to ask for
something that he shouldn't have.
What is it your honor wishes?'
asked the mandarin again. Have
no fear to demand anything you
please" At this Knarf, completely
treasured, began again. ~ should
like a great big piece of cake" The
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

shocking when 1t Is explained that
the Serbians do not disrobe before
retiring.
Serbian rural homes usually are
surrounded by fruit trees, and the
interiors IRE kept spotlessly clean.
The usual diet is cheese, bacon. dried
fish and, especially, cabbage. Fresh
beef is a rarity, but an abundance Of
delicious young lamb is to be had.
Sucking pigs are roasted whole over
open fires, a delightful meal Of meat
and tomato hash is served in almost
every home. and the adventurous
epicure need have 10 fear Of being
disappointed from the astronomical
standpoint.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
Words Of the Wise.

The passions are the on7y
orators that Arrays persuade:
they are. as it Uere. a natural
art, the rules of Uhich are in
fGlHbIe; and the simplest man
NTH passion is more persuasive
than the most eloquent 1Uithont
it. La Rochefouc1nld.
Only fools are unable to sup
port that crushing load which
we call gratitude. -Labiche.
There is no short cut, no patent
trGntrodd, to UiSdom. After all
the centuries OF inUentionythe
souls path lies through the
thorny u~i1derness rhich must
be trodden in solitude, uith
bleeding feet, Nth Sobs for help.
as it "a trodden bJ them of
old time. Eliot.
Necessity hath no law.
Feigned necessities, imaginary
necessities are the greatest coz
enage man can put upon the
Providence of God, and make
pretences to break known rules
by. Cromwell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
The Home Kitchen
BY Alice Lynn Barry.
d teaspoon salt.
u teaSDOOn vanilla.

Z bOooPOOi Ndlilllds
Beat egg yolks slightly. add sugar,
salt. vanilla. and milk last. Pour
into a double-boiler and cook slowly,
stirring constantly. When the mix
ture becomes so thick that it coats
the spoon, remove al once anC
strain into a glass dish. If the Gus
tard should begin TO curdle, place the
container in a pan Of cold water and
beat the mixture rapidly with ar
egg-beater.
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prude or old-fashioned in anything-but that
one thing.
Are there no fellows who care for girl IN
less she does drink? One who would like a
good time, emitting the drinking? 1t seems
not to me-.
/ guess I should have been born in 1776
Probably l wouldn't have been satisfied then.
But l do love the right kind of a good time.
Would you at some convenient time answer
this for me? Id appreciate it very much.
JUST A GIRL.
Well, Just a Girl, you're asking the ques-
ton that all the girls are asking
And-whisper, it's the silliest question in
the world, but somehow, l don't blame you for
asking it.
L. tLs Gr=t =I-cc The .;<l uLa daesn,t dr;rl-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

Other 1reSh vegetables ana fruits.
1t must be recalled that heat de-
stroys this vitamin. Really, it is not
so much the heat, as it is exposure
to the oxygen Of the air. So in cook
ing these vegetables, they should be
kept covered. The vitaminS in acid
fruits. like tomatoes, are not af-
fected by heat.
Unless there Is a never failing
supply OF foods that carry vitamin
c, there will be paleness of the skin,
loss of appetite, loss Of weight, or in
a child, failure to develop physically.
No doubt the rapid action Of some
debilitated persons may be traced to
this defect in the diet.
There is a popular idea that GER
tain foods are likely to bring on
rheumatism or make 1t worse. One
which is frequently referred to as
unsuitable to take when there is a
tendency to rheumatic complaints is
the tomato. l disagree with this
theory. In my opinion, tomatoes.
apples, oranges and similar fruits
are helpful to the rheumatic patient
and not harmful.
1t is certainly true that nobody
can expect to have good teeth with
out having the proper otet from in
fancy onward. The essential minerals
and vitamins must be considered in
taking food. 1t Is not enough merely
to satisfy the appetite.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

NJ DIV that we have the main
points Of our new Spring Q 8
tunes all planned, we must
give some attention to u acces-
series. In fact, accessories have be-
come as important as the ensemble
itself.
We have illustrated for you today
three OF the newest Spring bags. The
drawing at the top shows a smart
navy calf-skin bag with an interest
ing metal frame. This would be
lovely for use with your tailored
suit.
In the center Is a dressier model
Of black antelope-which is always
in good taste-trimmed with a deli
cate m~arcasite ornament.
And then there is the roomy sports
bag of brown calf-skin trimmed with
tricky triangle patches in tan. The
top and chain are of metal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

VI LlO Llnh VI OLlSI lOOu.
Tomato juice has the same properties as
orange juice. 1t, too, contains the vitamin c..
This, you will recall, is the agent that pre-
vents or overcomes scurvy. Of course, l do not
mean the old-fashioned scurvy, although that,
too, was overcome by taking fruits and vege-
tables containing this substance.
In these modern days we insist on getting
a full supply of Vitamin c, in order that we may
escape bad teeth. Likewise, it gives US "pep"
and energy, overcoming listlesSness and laziness
and Indifference.
The juices of carrots or beets are much less
valuable than orange juice, although they possess
this particular vitamin. The juice of the Swedish
turnip must not be overlooked, because it is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
Answer to Health Queries

P. S. T. Own cigarettes harm
a young girl if she does not smoke
often or inhale?
2.-What is the result of a young
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
"OUT OF
CRIES LONESOME MISS
True Love Shuns wild Parties" Says Famous
Writer, Advising a Young Girl Who Wonders If
There Are Any Old-FashiOned Men Left.
By WINIFRED BLACK.

~ EAR WINIFRED BLACK:
You have answered SO many questions along this line that
~ I feel you would answer this one for me. Will you?
For a long time it has puzzled me just why a girl who doesn't
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
FRUIT VEGETABLE
e. BUILD HEALTH
Vitamin c Is Equally Abundant in Tomatoes and
Oranges. Says DR.. Copeland, Urging that
Young and Old Get a Full Share Of It.
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND, nj. d.
United States Senator from New York.

FORMER COMMISSIONED OF Health, NeD York City,
II n these articles we frequently speak Of the Importance of taking
orange juice, or giving it to infants. Frequently l am asked if
- there ire any other juices that will make up for the deficiencies
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

By giving the juices of these fruits and vegetables Is the only
way the baby can be supplied with the auxiliary food essential to its
good. Of course, older children and adults can get it through the
eating of tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, turnips and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

l. not left out Of everything-not everything, my dear. She's left
out of a lot of drunken parties, she misses a good many headaches
and she is out of tune with some rather rotten conversation
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ss%xE11E1E1 oooT4Ehs. 1879. Esw.paps Feature Service. Inc
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!OST persons. like you and I.
V r content to eat off a
- Chinese plate II we are for.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

VVRANELERS with a penchant1
FOR nbSeryipr yarS YfaS
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Copyright. 1929. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-21
Increase in Farm Mortgage Debts

Danlei L. Wickens ~ the farm finance specialist Of
Nne federal bureau Of agricultural economics. He
places the national farm mortgage debt at SO. 468 co.,
Wy on Jan ! 1923. Figures for 1929 are not available
TOW the Wickens figures for 1923 as compared to
ssS6O,OOO.OO0 on the corresponding date in 1925 shows
an increase Of Sl08,0OO.OOO in the farm mortgage debt
in three years.
Also the situation becomes more significant by COM
pairing the 1928 figures with the total or S7y857.O00 600
Indebtedness Jan. 1. 1920. Farm mortgage indebted
ness IN the United States is regarded in various de-
grees az q barometer on agricultural prosperity. If
50, prosperity declined to the extent Of 5000 600
from 1925 to 1928. Greatest relative decline occurred
IN the Mountain states, with the Middle Atlantic, the
West North Central and the New England groups
showing successfully small reductions.
There are Is i~nsurgent republican senators. They
are voting with the democrats to give relief In the
tariff schedules to the farmers Of America. There
appears to be a reason for their insurgency. They
represent agricultural commonwealth. They know
that the ballot Is the thing and they are fearful that
in the elections to come q year or two years hence
the farmers Of the West may turn their ballots against
the candidates of the republican party. Pres Hoover
has many problems to solve; he has a thorny road TO
travel; he inherited many handicaps from his imme-
date predecessors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-21
The Once Over
THE BRIDGE WHIST BATTLE OF TIL CENTURY
Copyright. 1929 by The Associated Newspapers)
BY II. I. PHILLIPS

A contract bridge tournament has just been held
In New York, with some Of the best bridge clubs In
the east competing and with the New York Bridge
Whist Club winning the Vanderbilt cup. Similar
tournaments are to be held in other parts Of the
country. II the idea gets a grip on the public we may
yet have a bridge players worlds series marked By
the presence OF brass band. cheer leaders. mascots
and loyal rooters.
one can fancy the best bridge team in Chicago
dashing onto the field to q rousing cheer from its
supporters, followed after a brief workout by the ap-
pearance Of New York, Boston. Los Angeles and New
Orleans. all fit and eager for the bridge battle Of the
century.
1899
"A long cheer for New York" calls a cheer leader
turning a back Somersault.:
Razzle-dazzle. razzle-dazzle,
Sis! Booml Bahl
Get the game and rubber
Rah! Rah! Rail-
And back across the field. from the Chicago leader
in the white flannels and blue sweater, comes:
Who are we? Who are we?
We are the leaders Of the c. B.. c.
Then a conference OF officials and team captains,
a tense moment while the teams cut for deal, the
blowing of a whistle-and the battle is on!
1nbEE MCNAQ, - JUS * 49, A~
the part Of the official announcers:
Sports Writer: who led that ace?
Announcer: Work led the ace. just a minute. !.
that wasn't Work. that was Richards.
Sports Writer: There goes the king Whose king
was that?
Announcer: That wasn't the king; that was the
queen. 1t was Mahoney's king e. queen, 1 mean.
Sports Writer: Wowl....It's trumped!....A beau-
tiful trump BY Jones. N. This Jones Is playing ?
wonderful game today.
Announcer: Brown trumped that trick Waltz.
II wasn't a trump It was a low diamond 49,. Hearts
are trumps.
Etc, etc.
After the game there would have to be some outlet
for the spectators emotions. Probably they could
scamper onto the field and tear up the bridge tables
or something.
WITH APOLOGIES TO DEAN INGE
Half a foot, half a foot,
Half a foot longer
skirts make the British dress
Industry stronger.
. .
stocks Rise Sharply Headline. Maybe 1t was
inst a matter Of etiquette and rose merely because
President Hoover and Secretary Mellon played The
Star-SpangIed Banner
President Hoover and Secretary Mellon are going
70 cut the income tax. but they're a little late about
It. Most Of us we're going to cut it this year anyway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-21
Moody for Rapid Work

Gov. Moody in his address to the Hihgway Builders
Of America, advocated the entire control Of financing
administration and construction Of permanent paved
state highways. be vested with the Texas highway
commission. stating that he was confident this was
the only way in which the highways could be paved
IN a satisfactory manner.
He not only took a definite stand in favor OF the
bond issues for state highways, but also expressed q
desire to have a complete system Of state highways
completed in Texas as quickly as possible. Further
more, financing the construction of highway paving
from the revenues derived from the traffic, by which
he meant the gasoline tax and automobile licenses
he declared 1t the only fair and just way 10 provide
revenue.
In other words. he insists that those who use the
highways should pay for the highways and their
upkeep. Fair enough. The slogan was invented In
Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania highways are
among the most modern as well as the most durable
in the world.
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well. you've got to check out
just as soon as We get through
planning what we are going to do"
Where do you want me - go?"
ITO Mother Murphy'S house. And
you must get Rosalie's room-no
matter how YOU get it-without
arousing suspicion"
Then he told her about the suit
cases that might still be under the
bed.
IF we don't get there before the
cops do" Rowdy assured her.
they'll never lay off the poor kid
no matter what we find out
Kenessa paled.
MY gawd. Rowdy. sIecpin' right In
the room where that bozo died. I'll
have a fit"
It would be difficult for a wo-
man to live I'm a room where one
OF her best friends has just muir
dered n man.
I'll tell you" he said. then,
you 60 and hold the room until
/ come. I'm coming over there
too
He ruffled his red hair III dis
gust.
"Aw. hang this mop of mine
and tbs mug. Every cop and every
crook in town knows It. I wish
was two faced
Kenessa looked thoughtful. Their
burst forth with a bright idea
Why don't you make Up? d.
your hair over black and give your
self a little moustache. ! can fl
you-Swell."
re looked pleased-then shook
his head.
L want to go and get a job in
that store and I never could with
all that goo on. They'd know it,
Well. you can get some dye and
do your hair like I do mine-ii
won't take long for it to grow out
Rowdy shifted. But nevertheless
il vas a good idea. He was SC
thoroughly engrossed with the story
by that time that he would have