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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this ques-
ton: How much are 5000 children worth?"
II you have. your answer must have been some
thing like this: Not very much, If we accept as IN
oicative Of value the bland eQuanimity with which
Americans view the appalling annual slaughter of
these innocents.p
A recent survey shows that during the last year
5000 children between the ages Of l and Is years we're
killed by automobiles in the speed-crazy United
ton, we're snufhed outl A chnd's life sacrificed rvery
hour and three-quarters, every day in the year.
In addition to the number killed last year. there
were nearly 10000 injured. many being crippled for
Me-blinded. p~aralyzed, disfigured. approximately
400 children struck by automobiles. or hurt in some
other manner by these machines. every day in the
year. Every three and a half minutes, somewhere in
the United States. a child injured by this deadly ter
rible Juggernaut Of modern times-the automobilel
But because these accidents. fatal and otherwise.
occur in widely separated sections of the country. the
great majority pay but scant attention Many never
stop to think at all until she fearfulness Of the slaugh-
ter comes to their own homes and snatches away a
precious boy or girl.
And now, Just a word to the automobilist: The next
time there flashes through your mind the idea OF
taking a chance" with your car, won't you hesitate
lust a moment and consider the tragic figures here
with presented? You don't want to be responsible
for any such tragedy: you don't want to have a part
IN 1t. even though held entirely shameless. BE care
ful. always.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
Studying Highway Question

Today street and highway building absorbs a larger
percentage OF the tax dollar than any other item ex-
cept schools.
The United States Chamber Of Commerce, through
committees. is studying the proper relationship Of four
chief sources Of highway finance-genera revenues,
special property assessments. special taxes against the
highway users and highway bond issues.
They will endeavor to determine when bond issues
are justifiable and the best means Of redeeming them,
how gasoline taxes should be applied, what the prop
erty owners contribution TO the highway past his door
should be. the proper relationship Of the federal gov
eminent to the highway program and other important
questions.
The improvement OF secondary roads 10 open up
the back country and relieve congestion on main high
ways is a question Of outstanding Importance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
The Sooner the Better

A peace loving world viii hail with approval Inc
decision Of the allied nations to withdraw the army
Of occupation from the Rhine not later than June
1880. The worlds approval would be even warmer II
the withdrawal were carried into effect Immediately
For whatever good purpose a Rhenish occupation
served in 1918, there is no real necessity for such &C.
cupation now. It's only result can De continued re-
sentiment and misunderstanding. No good purpose
can be served by a standing insult 10 100000 people
and q standing army Of alien soldiers on American
soil would be no more obnoxious 70 the American peo-
pe than the presence Of the army OF occupation on
the Rhine Is OF the people OF Germany. There Is
enough III feeling in Europe now without augmentins
Il By a truculent military gesture. An early with
drawal Is a wholesome service to Europe and all the
rest Of The world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

Today. throughout the country,
the public schools are in full blast
or about ready to begin their work.
All the mothers win have had busy
days getting the school clothing
ready. Some Of the fathers will be
growling-pretending. Of course
because the bills are so big. Any
how it Is a lively time.
What about the teachers? Are
they in good health and ready for
the years ordeal?
TO my mind, the teacher Is in
many respects the most important
member Of children Not only
the matters which r strictly edu-
cational, but their health. morals
and social qualities = left to the
teacher.
We have a right to assume that
the boards Of education will per-
form their duties and select the
teachers with the greatest Of care.
The laws control the educational
requirements that licensed teachers
must meet.
But there are certain intangible
qualities which should be born with
each OF us. DO your teachers pos
sess them?
Make the acquaintance or the
teachers in your community. Help
to make IL pleasant for them. Show
them that you appreciate the bur-
dens they carry and intend 70
stand by them in their worthy ef-
forts.
One OF the first essentials in the
makeup OF a successful teacher. Is
the possession Of good health It is
this thought / had in mind when
I sat down 10 write this article.
The teacher owes It to herself and
to the school, TO guard her own
health She will tell the children
how to be well and strong. she must
practice what she breaches.
The fresh air, sunshine. walking,
setting up exercises, simple food
and abundant sleep, are just as i'm
portant for her as for her pupils.
She should make sure her eyes are
in good order. IL glasses are need
ed they should be worm
The exactions OF school life are
very trying. There should be re-
Taxation and entertainment for the
teacher. just as for everybody else.
she should not be criticized II she
gets them In a proper way.
The light and ventilation Of the
school room are expected TO be
taken care of by the authorities.
They should see that they are per-
feet as may be.
The lunch hour must be the time
Of taking real. neutrality-suspicious.
food. "A nut sundac or a tiny sand
wich i no proper substitute for real
food.
Think OF these things, dear teach
err.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

determine the exact cause and then
definite treatment can be pre-
scribed-
RUTH. Q.-I am q girl aged
twenty-none, five feet three inches
tall. What should i weight
A.-You should weigh about le3
pounds.
"A READER" Q.-What causes
excess saliva in the MOUTH
A.-This Is often due To hyper
acidity or the stomach. Rinsing the
mouth after every meal with soraek
alkaline solution will give increased
comfort.
JOHN r. @. Q.-what do you
advise for deafness caused by
humps?
A.-See a nose and throat spe-
csalist.
NJ. l.. -. Q.-What will promote
the growth OF iiy eyelashes?
Airy applying one per cent
yellow oxide OF mercury ointment TO
the lashes every night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

fidy. when she had believed she had
discovered II.
Chatty wrote out her resignation
and laid 1t upon Mr.. Van Nuys' desk
when he was out TO lunch. Other
girls might admit they were in the
wrong when they were not, to keep
a good job. but not she! She was
riRht-always riglt. The truth
never hurt anyone. OF course, this
time It didn't happen to be the
truth. but 1t was no fault OF hersl
She had thought her tale Of David
was the truth. And that made 1t all
right to tell. in Chatty's mind
She explained 1t al very calmly to
her mother.
Il couldn't do anything else!" she
defended herself from the unuttered
accusation in Mrs. Chatterton's
eyes. Il thought he was stealing. !
told my employer, as a loyal en-
ployee. what I saw and heard. He
said I lied to him! Consequently, !
have resigned!"
Mrs. Chatterton looked obviously
at her daughter.
You said what you ~thought-not
what you knew. Did he ask you If
you knew it?"
Chatty paled a little. How had
mother guessed that? That vas one
little point she had conveniently
forgotten" to tell.
mo. Of course mott" she answered,
quickly.
But Mrs. Chatterton knew it was
the truth.
Il have told you many times be-
fore" she said. slowly. that you
talk too muchl You always did.
Even as a little girl you talked too
much. Noy you have talked your
self out Of a fine position. What
are you going to do?"
IN get another one!r boosted
Chatty. There r plenty Of jobs.
! am a good p. B. x. operator"
Can you get a good job without
a letter of recommendations" asked
Mrs. Chatterton.
Chatty hadn't thought Of that
Mr.. Van Mugs would hardly give
her a letter
I got this n without a letter."
she stated. Again she conveniently
forgot" how she obtained the posi-
ton, through the intercession Of
Mrs. Van Nuys.
4 hope you car get another" an
swered Mrs. Chatterton. IF I were
you / would make the apology he
demands, and ask for my resigna-
ton back"
III starve tlrstl" cried Chatty.
The days -ere long-long and
blue. Chatty was at once conscious
OF a difference OF the attitude of the
Office force toward her. Yesterday
she had been ole OF them; today
she was an outsider, one who was
going. She remembered Agnes,
creeping red-eyed about the office.
crushed with despair-Agnes, whose
job was forfeited because Chatrv
couldn't keep her knowledge 70 her
sell. because she had looked at q
diary not hers to read.
Billie was shocked and stunned
Billie Langenau loved her erratic
and chattering little friend. She
mothered Chatty a great deal dur
ing those hard dr.. They talked Il
over. endleSsly. Billie offered to do
anything; to 90 to Mr.. Van Nuys.
70 plead for her. to tell Darid about
i and have him 60 to Mr.. Van
Nuys, but something inside Chatty
forbade.
She might be a talker, a trouble
maker, q chatterL but she would
mt be a tin horn SPORT Shed take
her medicine. Shed get another
job. Shed show the office whether
she was wrong or mott
Her one comfort. beside Billie
was Bryant. Bryant was wholly Oh
her Sic. He believed her side N
the story-or i'd he did. He COM
forted her. took r for long drives
lie offered roadhorse evenings and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

petting parties. dances and drinks
but for a while Chatty was too
miSerably unhappy to accept.
You are sweet, Bryant, dearl"
she told him. ".ou're a good sort.
But / cant-not yet. Wait until ]
get fixed in a new job and well
have some more good times"
Bryant was very happy over the
promise. Perhaps he read in il
more than Chatty Intended. But he
was very tender and sympathetic
with her, during tEo1e last Lard
days.
She watched David constantly,
and had no idea Of how much her
heart was in her eyes. But neither
did David. He did not look 40 her
at all, If he could help Ii.
Had MIR. Van Nuys told him.
Chatty wondered? Not that It
made any difference. She was 60
ing. anyway. A new telephone girl
was already engaged. She had
burned her bridges.
Chatty was too sad to look for a
new Job. as yet. Besides, in her
heart was constantly the thought,
something may happenlr What,
she did not know. A miracle-may-
be David would relent. Maybe he
would give her a job in his new
bank.
Came the time when David Jor-
Ian locked his desk for the last
time. He went around from desk
to desk, shaking hands. smiling,
happy, saying ~au revoir" to his
many friends. They crowded around
him. wishing him well. And Chat
~ sat miserably at her telephone,
wondering If he would speak to her
she couldn't stand It; II he didn't
say goodbye to her 1t would crush
her
Chatty fled to the dressing room
and stood. fearless. painting: trem-
bling. unhappy. waiting until David
left
But at his footsteps In the han,
something in Chatty opened the
door; something inside her heart
compelled her to stand In the hall
to put up both hands to him as ne
walked down its length.
Dave" said Chatty. with q
quaver in her voice. I'm sorry. Sc
sorry, you are going. And I'm
I'm sorry and ashamed I said what
wasn't so TO Mr.. Van Nuys. ]
thought-oh, I thought ii was true
And I beg your pardon. I apologize.
/ am doing what MIR. Van i'd
must do-will you forgive me?"
David looked az her tear-stained
face. lie smiled IN little. Chatty
thought 1t a dear. sweet smile-the
smile she had f7ped for, for a long
time.
Why, OF course I will" he an
swered. Come with me, m y, anc
Ill tell MIR. Van Nuys-then you
won't have TO leave"
50 David knewl
But Chatty shook her head. Some
well Of courage and grit came &c
her aid.
mo. Dave" she said. IL mustn't
stayl Im~not doing this because
Mr.. Van Nuys said I must. Tn
doing 10 because because
Chatty raised imploring eyes
Wou.dn't he help her at all?
David stood quiet. waiting.
But he waited in vain. Chatt,
had done all she could. She caught
his hand to her lips, kissed ii once
and fled.
II was over. David had left. And
she was out In the world without
him-and wiuhC a Job.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES

14%9N Ems III QLEHkES
=. M. Owl motherhood ag-
gravate curvature Of the spine?
A.-Usualiy nc.. but a would be
wise TO have an examination by
your family doctor and have him
advise you.
M r. Q.-What do you advise
for graduated eyelids?
APPLY one per cent yellow OK
ide Of mercury ointment to the
eyelids before 7 ring. re would "
advisable to consult an eye spe-
cialist.
NJ d. NJ Q.-What do rou adj
wise for dandruff2
A.-Shampoo the hair frequently
and use a good l->ir tonic.
"A. II. Q.-Wh-t Is the cause ~
excessive perspiration?
A.-Nerve stimulation Is respon-
sibie for this condition. For details
SEND a Self-addressed. stamped en-
velope and re1c.. your .Acstion.
M. w. Q.-What is the cause oI
cracking joints?
A--This condition Is due To lack
OF synovial fluid. Massage the parts
with warm cod-liver oil before re-
firing.
J. g. Q.-Is twenty-six pound,
the correct weight for a baby TWEEN
ty-six months old?
Ayes.
"a READER" Q.-What cause,
itchy feet?
A--Constipation Is often respon.
sible for this trouble. Also there \,
q form Of ringworm that sometime.
attacks the feet.
J. D. Q.-What do you advise for
inflamed eyelids?
A thorough examination vii
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
CHAPTER XXXIx

Chatty's answer to this devast-
ating question was TO burst into
tears.
They were genuine tears. not
faxed.
She cried so hard and made such
a scene that Mr.. Van Mugs left the
room and sent Winnie in to her.
Winnie wasted no time in asking
questions
She led the sobbing girl out into
the dressing room, dashed cold
water in her face. sat her down in q
chair hard, and then shook her.
Snap out CT It'll" she commanded.
Whats the idea? Think you can
cry a raise out Of him? or did you
get in dutch again by talking too
much?"
II Winnie had tried to check
Chatty's tears with anger, she sue
ceeded. Chatty stopped crying with
an effort. to answer, heatedly: II
was trying to do-ohl-to do him a
favor! And he-he fired mel"
Fired you? W. 1t stick. this
timer" Winnie wondered aloud.
"No-o-o-not exactly. But-but II
I don't want to be fired I must-I
must apologize TO David JordanIv
For what?" asked Winnie. be-
wildered. i didn't know you were
on speaking terms with Dave!"
liam mott" confessed Chatty,
miSerably. Il heard him say he
was going to leave-for good-and-
and to keep 1t secret-and I saw
him copying customers names-and
! thought he was-was stealing
from Mr.. Van Nuys-and Mr.. Van
Nuys says it isn't and"
II though sol" interrupted Win
ME. That infern-l tongue of yours
Talk, talk. talk Why don't you
learn to sing or do a clog dance or
play a harp or something? Wei
60 on and apologize to him. You'll
not get another soft job like this in
a hurry"
But that Chatty would not do.
Apologize to David Jordan? Prove
TO him that &c was right when ne
tol her what a malicious gossip she
was? Eat humble pie and have the
whole office know ID?
If only she hadn't told Winnie
she might have apologized private
lyl
But she had told Winnie In her
heart grew an uncomfortable won
der al herself-did she, really, al
ways tell everything sh eknew? No,
She had told no one OF David's per.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

MAGNIFICENT PLANET
II
By Arthur Dev. Carpenter

BY Arthur Dew. Carpenter
The planet Jupiter Is the giant
OF all the worlds in the solar sys-
tenn. Its equatorial diameter is So
GAO miles less. Jupiter IS a mag
nificent object. Its mass-amount
OF matters 1864 times that OF
the earth. Though more than
eleven times as remote from the
earth than Venus, its brightness as
observed with the naked eve. close
ly rivals that world. Jupiter ls
brighter than any Of the fixed
stars. AS II requires nearly ~ years
20 complete its revolution around
the sun. IL spends about one year In
each OF the u consultations of the
Zodiac.
More tomorrow
Answers to Foregoing Questions
/. Mrs. John w. Garrett; diplo-
matte: ambassador 70 italy.
Q. George O.. Meade Union), and
Robert f. Lee (Confederate).
3. Apollo.
a. + Peter. II, Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
READ THIS FIRST:

READ THIS FIRST:
Charlotte Chatterton. nicknamed
Chatty, Is a born gossip. Her
mother. a widowed dressmaker,
through a wealthy customer gets
Chatty a position as telephone OPP
orator at the Van Mugs Co., Bonds.
Chatty, with her incessant chatter
ing and gossip. creates havoc. She
falls in love with one Of the up
and-coming bond statesmen. David
Jordan. He Is interested in her,
but when her gossip causes Agnes
Herford TO lose her position David
passes her up. Later Chatty lis
tens in on all Of David's phone con-
versations and he finally calls" her
down in front Of the office people
Chatty's girl friend. Billie LANCE
nau, a file clerk, and Winnie Tall
colt, Mr.. Vans secretary. have some
lively parties. Chatty has dates
with a newcomer to the office.
Bryant Dunning. who is married
but says his wife has left him.
Chatty goes with Bryant more to
spite David
Chatty overhears a phone CONVEX
sation. and learns that David Is
going TO leave Van Mugs and so TO
work at the Midas bank. Chatty be-
lieves David is copying the bond
buyers names at Van Nuys' and
runs TO Mr.. Van with the story. Mr..
Van knows all about It. and tells
Chatty she al apologize to David
or leave her position.
(Now 20 on with the story
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

Who am T? What vs. my hus-
bands career? RIO what. post has
he been appointed
What generals were I'm command
of the Union and Confederate forces
at the battle OF Gettysburg?
What god In Greek mythology
was regarded as the patron OF mu-
sic and poetry?
For We were as sheep going as
tray: but are now returned unto
the Shepherd and Bishop OF your
souls" Where Is this passage fourd
fl the Bible2 ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09
The Once Over
FOOD AND CRIMINALS

0O1 E4N1
food is responsible for crime. says Saliva
Army commander."-News tien).
When Jesse James held up q train
Or blew a safe or till
II wasn't due to twisted brain
Or urge to rob and kill;
His depredations many and
The speed with which he shot
Were due to this: he couldn't stand
The awful food he got.
A hold-up on the Santa Re
At night when all was quiet
Was, like as not. performed when he
Just lacked q balanced diet.
A mail train job at hour late.
A bullet through a porter.
Were happenings because he ate
Desserts ne hadn't orter."
When BILLY" also called The Kid"
SO wildly ran amuck
The victious things he always did
Were due TO faulty chuck"
He often blazed away with guns
At strangers in the streets
Because he'd eaten sugared buns
And felt his excess sweets"
One night he robbed a fast express
And murdered all the crew
Because Of starches in excess
Which he could not eschew;
He oft broke jail with flaming cats
And slew the guards en- route
Because he ate too much of fats
And had no citrus fruit.
When Gerald Chapman made us quake
With deeds the statutes ban
He lacked the vitamins that make
A normal. honest man.
His life Of dire crimes, you see.
Was due to this. they say-
He had the vitamins called b
But lacked the ones called "A"
And 50 it's been throughout all tine
Where GOOD and bad both meet:
II you'd avoid a life Of crime
Be careful what YOU eat.
All sorts Of food can take a kid
And wreck him IN his teens
And nothing makes him hellward skid
LIKE UNwAsHED SPINACH GREENsl
WATER SHORTAGE
milkmen. announcing a raise In the
give as a reason "the long dry SPELL
INDUSTRY II NORTHAMPTON
Calvin writes for the Cosmo;
A story a month he doth Epin;
Grace slaves away for American pay
Ny gosh. how the money rolls in
THE TEST
o-1s he an interesting conversationalist?
at all. He doesn't know a thing about the
lie utilities and has no opinions as to the oil stocks
the long pull.
SMILES: AS old-tashioned as a girl who play;
piano.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

It has been discovered that the new money 'aoes
which NAV account for the fact we have seen SO little
Of -Dallas News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

There are still a few ultra -conservatives left among
us. Every now and then We hear Of somebody's being
run over by a s~treet-car instead Of an automobile
Nashville Banner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

Persons born on this day are con-
sentative and cling TO the old way
OF doing things. They have great
regulations for honesty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-09

We all can and ought TO be rich. writes John Ras-
kob in a magazine. But we like the Republican at
titude b~etter-they have told US time and again that
we actually are.-Schenectady nion-star.
The Washington times., 1929-10-24

"DEAUTIFUL smooth skin is the
- great heart winner" George H.
Melford, famous movie director, thus
expresses the experience of 80 leading
Hollywood directors.
"The public certainly takes to its
heart the actress with a skin that
shows fawless-faultlessly smooth
under the terrific test of the closeup
lights" he continues. "Such skin is
a prime factor in making her a star"
The Washington times., 1929-10-24

THE next time you see tiny Olive
J. Borden, Radio Pictures Player,
NOTICE how exquisitely smooth Lux Toi-
let Soap keeps her skin.
"It..s so important for my skin to have
the special velvety smoothness we mean
by Studio skin,' and Lux Toilet Soap is
so splendid for it that am delighted"
The Washington times., 1929-10-24

9 out of 10 screen stars
keep their skin lovely this way j..
Mary Duncan, exotically lovely Fox star,
says: "A screen stars skin simply must be
silken smooth to be Studio skin That's why
am so faithful to Lux Toilet Soap"
The Washington times., 1929-10-24
N<AeSaA>.

Nine out of ten screen stars use Lux
Toilet Soap. 1t keeps their skin ex-
quisitely smooth for that most i'm
portant of all tests: the all-revealing
closeup. And all the great film studios
have made it the official soap for their
dressing rooms.
You, too, will find that this delicately
fragrant white soap keeps your skin
exquisite and smooth. Try it-today.
And use it for bath and shampoo, too.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-04-13

yards in IS hours. They were tho
run. off Of the Small and. Asbridge
farms 1t the mouth Of Apple Greek.
south Of the city. Asbridge has
about 500 head left on his farm,
many Of these litters.
The hogs shipped today ought to
gross from 4l700 to $500 car, H. A.
McNutt. the roads agricultural agent,
commente6. They are largely alfalfa
fed. Small, ASbridge and Christ
Huber. assistant to Asbridge on the
latter's hog ranch. accompanied the
shipment to st. Paul.
The Asbridge ranch suffered some
damage during the March flood. IT.
hogs and pigs were all got to high
ground and were kept out Of touch
Of the waters, but lot Of the hog
sheds and buildings were twisted
around and taken away.