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to Rebel When Friends Own You-Winifred Black
Smart Simplicity Of the Evening Mode
Formal Gowns Depend More
on Material Than on Actual
Trimming for Effect.
BY Marie Marot

"HE day Of gaudy trimming
seems to have been put into
the limbo of forgotten things.
Evening gowns were never so
gorgeous, nor so stunning in
their severe simplicity, as they
are today.
Exquisite materials fashion
most Of the gowns now seen,
and the princess line in modified
form has returned to an estab-
lished popularity.
Moire, particularly, has had a
re-birth for evening wear. Some
of the loveliest gowns seen this
season are fashioned Of this ia
vorite Of Victorian days How
ever, the soft taffeta MORE is
50 much more adaptable to the
modern figure that it is much
used, rather than the stiff, I'M
yielding MORE of our grand
mothers day.
The gown illustrated is Of the
softest of yellow taffeta MORE.
The closely moulded bodice is
hidden by the soft hip drape Of
the skirt, which stands in a
double fold and draws the skirt
to a hustle effect in the back.
The skirt is rather closely
moulded to the figure and is
open down the center of the
back from the knee. The open
ing, however, is hidden by a
huge bow and trailing ends of
the material.
This is not a gown for a short
plump woman, rather it takes a
graceful figure. But it is I'M
doubtedly one of the loveliest
yet seen.
Bows, by the way, have a firm
hold on the hearts of the de-
signers, and they are being
shown as the sole decoration on
most every type of gown or
blouse. Even fIrs and coats are
not exempt from the bow trim
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04
Exercise to Develop Poise and Balance

L~verse by raising the left hand and
right foot Repeat with each foot
five times.
All stretching exercises OF this
kind must be followed by relaxing
exercises 10 relieve the muscular
strain involved. One or the simplest
methods OF achieving this physical
relaxation after exercise IS TO stand
erect with the feet about 16 inches
apart. then let the entire body droop
forward until the fingers are on an
even line with the toes. Then shake
the body all over gently until the
taut muscles relax.
Follow this by a short. brisk walk
around the room. adopting a per-
fectly relaxed attitude similar TO
that OF the reel OF an intoxicated
person.
OF course. such exercises cannot
be expected to work miracles the
first time. AS I have told you so
frequently. only time and persistence
will accomplish permanent results.
But you will be surprised at the
feeling OF relaxation. and the notable
difference in your carriage after a
few weeks Of these exercises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04

HHIJ. Flor. Hand. Yam and
1914 Knarf-the five little shadow
children with the turned
about names-had more fun sailing
On a ship than their masters and
mistresses. For while the little
real children had to stay on deck or
In their stateroomS TO keep from fall.
ing into the water. the shadow chill.
dren could 20 where they pleased
and 10 one ever scolded them or.
for that matter, even noticed them
During the day. when the sun
shown brightly. they were obliged
10 stay near the children. being care
full always 10 get as FAR from the
sun as possible. But once the chill
dren were asleep, they were free 10
10 wherever they had a mind 10.
Sometimes, however their adventures
turned out differently from what
they expected
Look" cried Rnarf, pointing to
one OF the tall ventilators on the
deck. I've found a slidlnE-chute."
Nil. Flor. Hand and Yam. who had
just been walking on the outer raj.
ing. ran 70 investigate.
Where do you suppose Il leads
tor" asked Knarf.
ITO the rudder." replied Hand.
'Oh. no." exclaimed Flor" Tt
leads TO the compass"
THE compass" Mil cried. 'the coIsa.
pass j. at The other end OF the sha u.
1t must lead right TO the engine"
II think Il leads into the ocean,"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04

When the mother Is doing her
own work and must take care OF
herself and her baby too. there enter
many problems. She must comb her
own hair and get ready for the
street. besides getting the baby ready.
Before she puts on her own hat,
heavy coat and gloves. II is easier
to get the baby ready for the outing.
This is a mistake. To wrap up
that tender youngster in coat. hood.
leggings and mittens and then 10
leave it ten or fifteen or even
twenty minutes. while she is making
her own toilet Is utterly wrong.
On giving II serious thought. you
can see why. The child Is sure TO
perspire freely. With its hot gar
ments. plus the heat Of the house.
the infant will nearly roast The
consequences l. that the sweat pours
out. causing the intimate garments
10 become damp.
What happens when the child Is
taken out into the air7 The sur
faces will be chilled. Of course, due
10 the evaporation OF the moisture.
No doubt many a case OF snuffles
can Be traced 10 the lowered resis-
lance caused by repeated experiences
ike AHlS-
The tender skin becomes chapped
and chafed by reason or the pro-
cedure. AL In all 1t - bad practice.
The mother must make her own
preparations for the street before
wrapping up the baby. This may be
a bit awkward and unless the good
woman keeps cool mentally she will
perspire physically. Then she runs
the danger Of exposing herself TO the
evils I have suggested may attend
the infant.
But II she prepares her hair. puts
on her hat and is all ready for the
outing with the exception OF coat
and gloves. Il will take but e moment
to apply them. This will permit
taking the child out-of-doors almost
Immediately. That Is the way II
should be.
or course, I need not point out
the Importance Of ample coverings
in bitter weather. Make sure they
are chosen with reference to the
Thermometer.
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ling with q fork to help, a dozen
after dinner coffee spoons. and a
sugar spoon.
These are the bare needs for a
family of four. In solid silver they
would require quite an ~appreciable
outlay but for good plate the cost
would be far less.
Now Is to wear. Good plate will
last with reasonable care from five
10 eight years before 1t needs replat-
ing. When replated 1t renews its
life for another three or four years
at least. During this time one may
slowly accumulate solid silver to take
its place when the children are grown
or the family income has increased
so that more formal living is
demanded.
AS TO the choice OF patterns In the
plated ware. there are copies Of al
most all standard patterns TO be seen
in solid silver, the simpler patterns
being more like the real thing.
II the silver is put into a stout box
after being wrapped in tissue. and a
small piece OF camphor gum IS
tucked in with the silver. IL will hold
its brightness a long time after being
cleaned.
1t also saves plate TO be very care
ful what sort OF polish Is used in
cleaning IL. A well recommended
creamy paste is best with soft cloths
and a soft chamois for polishing.
Washing in hot water with silver or
white soap and drying with q soft
towel daily IS the right way to care
for IL, being sure IL Is not c~arelessly
piled so that IL gets scratched and
shabby looking.
Expensive silk lined cases r not
a necessity and add 10 the cost ma
terially. Make douhlc-faced cotton
flannel bags for the silver will keep
IL bright and in order. Silver should
be carefully cleaned and counted at
least once a week. II this is done II
cleans much more readily and never
gets so furnished that Ii takes ex-
IRENE measures to bring IL back TO
its original brightness.
Each season there is q new crop OF
servers OF various kinds, some useful
and handy TO have. others but a
duplicate or nearly so OF what you
may already own. 1t does not pay
to invest in them. The long cheese
knife is more generally useful than
the SCOOP. which is only suitable for
serving Edam or pineapple cheeses.
The knife IS WIDE enough 10 serve
the soft cheeses without disaster 10
tablecloth or mat. The Jelly spoon
Is more convenient than a teaspoon
for its particular purpose. as IL is
wider and has a better cutting edge.
The ordinary soup spoon can be
used but II is not handy with a bouil.
Ion cup, so II possible a dozen OF
these spoons may be added in plate
without serious outlay. Salad forks
having one broad tine may double
/ FOR ice cream forks If necessary. but
| spoons should accompany them II a
sauce Is used.
1t is no hardship 10 have a well set
table az plated ware without inviting
unkind criticism. And IL its use
means more money for a needed
vacation. we hail its advent and shall
not weep because * is not hall
! marked solid.
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Loves Awakening
The Heart Story of a
Sfeddfdst Woman
Marion Helps TO Clear the Coast for a Family Conference.
BY Adele GarriS

; get Mary out to the tennis court.
Keep her there until / come out 70
the court. After that il does not
matter. And-forEet hat / asked
you"
She nodded brightly. "Of course
she murmured. las IL happens, I
was going to DO that very little
thing. anyhow. | shan't have a game
with her again until Spring and u
wan 10 see IN ! can beat her this
afternoon. She's been winning all
this week"
The veranda door opened and shut
again and Marion danced over 10 a
window.
Georges IL going now" she said.
"In 20 down right away"
Sharing the Secret.
I waited until I saw her begin 20
play opposite Mary before summon
ing Katherine and Lillian 10 my
room. AS I locked the door Lillian
struck M hand into the palm az
the other.
Ten to one Katis's uncovered the
dope" she said.
You'll have no takers" / told her.
"Sit down and get ready TO doff your
best chapeau 70 Our h-andmaiden.
who assured me al two-minute i'm
tervals during our interview that she
was a graduate OF a detective CORE
spondencs school nit twenty les
sons"
And I wasn't there 10 hear" Lii
Ian lamented. But hurry UP and
sweep the dust. Madge. Who is
Janet Rawdon?'
Mary herself-none other" ]
returned, smiling at their astonished
faces. She's been sending that
money to herself at Southampton
and has an account in the bank
there under the name OF Janet
Rawdon."
1 outlined quickly the story Katie
had told me and showed them the
envelope and the bank deposit slip
which had proved nv little maids
story. Both Katherine and Lillian
listened attentively. but Lillian cried
out impatiently as soon as / had
finished.
"In one way the mystery - deeper
than ever" she said. The spectre
AZ a blacknailer has been laid, but
why IN the world does she want 10
pun a trick ike that2"
III think ! know. Katherine said
softly.
Continued Tomorrow
copyrishL. la. Newspaper Feature slT4-e. Inc
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ROmances of the Worlds
Great Lovers By cozETTE DOUGLASS
The Tragic Story OF Dido md Aeneas.

threatening her with war II she did
not accede to his demands. con-
structed a huge funeral pile and
stabbed herself thereon before the
gaze OF her subjects.
Another story has II that Dtdo's
suicide was caused by grief over her
inability 10 gain Aeneas' heart
Still another account has II that
Dido committed suicide because Of
her abandonment by Aeneas.
To my mind the latter story In the
more likely. as II il known she was
in love with Aeneas. and probably he
with her. but for strong political
reasons. decided that discretion was
the better part Of valor. and refused
to antagonizs the other countries by
marrying Dido.
However. theirs Is one Of the ro-
lance which have been handed
down to US as one OF the real love
stories Of the ages.
Dido's name is supposed to have
been Melissa, and the name Dido
given her on account OF her wander
ings. More modern scholars, how
ever. have translated the name dido
TO mean beloved"
After the death OF Dido, Aeneas
again started his w~anderings. Per-
haps he truly loved the poor little
queen, and wanted new scenes TO
take his mind from his love. Per-
haps he was anxious to get away
from the scenes where he had suf-
fered so intensely. Whatever the
motive. he sailed from Africa and
wandered for seven years.
Legends have II that after a battle.
his body could not be found and he is
supposed TO have been carried bodily
70 the dwelling place OF the gods.
lie was worshipped as a god end re-
ceived divine honors.
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NA lTH Katies' assurance Of dis
erection in my ears. and
claspinE tightly the evidence
OF Janet Rawdon's" identity which
she had secured. I hurried to my
o and put into my desk the
things she had given me. I wished
to show them to Lillian and Rath-
crime and get their advice concern
ing my treatment OF Mary's secret.
but not until Prince Georges left,
and ! could DO sure that DIcky's
niece was safely out OF carshot.
Georges might leave at any minuts
and Mary come dashing I'D stairs.
As ! came out into the hall again
! saw Marion doing a little dance
step outside her door.
I'm celebrating. Auntis Madgfe,"
she said My bag and suitcase are
all packed to the last handkerchief.
Every last tear has been mended
and my room Is in order. AL I have
70 do In the packing line Is 10 put
my tennis racquet IN its press to-
night and III b9 ready to start at
daylight tomorrow for school. Have
you heard from-Uncle Dicky yet?'
/ comprehended-and resented
her avoidance OF her Stepfather's
name. But / was careful not to let
her see my reaction.
He hasn't telephoned today" I
said. 81 doubt that he will. He
knows that we expect him and your
stepfather for dinner tonight, so he
probably will not phone unless some
thing happens to delay them. Con-
gratulations upon your efficiency
Do you mind IL l take advantage Of
II? I'd Ike you 10 do something
for me-"
Taking No Chances.
/ lowered my voice, for the upper
hall is an open one. and the outer
doors downstairs ! knew. were
thrown wide TO the Autumn sun
light. IL was possible for Mary and
Georges to hear ordinary tones. al
though / doubted that they would
pay attention to anything but their
own conversation. But ! was taking
no risk OF being overheard.
Marion's quickness OF perception
Is like her mothers. She lowered
her own voice 10 a murmur.
"You know Id love to do anything
for you. Auntie Madge.'' she said.
Then as soon a. Georges goes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04
Answers to Health Queries

v. 90. What should a girl II
years old weigh. who Is 5 feet, l inch
tall?
2.-How can I reduce7
A.-For her age and height she
should weigh about liz pounds.
2.-Welght reduction Is merely a
matter OF s~elf-control as regards the
diet. Exercise is. Of course, essential.
n. W. OIL am IA years old. s
feet AZ inches tall. how much should
l weigh?
A.-You should weigh about lis
pounds.
A. X. Q-How can a boy IL
years increase his height?
2.-How car blackheads be re-
moved7
Ale viii continue 20 grow until
ne II u years OF age. Plenty ar eI-
ercise and the wholesome out-of-door
life will help 10 make him grow.
Especial treatment Is necessary.
For fun particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
.. n. o--What viii remove
freckles7
2.-How many hours Of sleep
should a girl Of ia have?
A.-Equal parts or lemon Juice
and peroxide will act as a bleach
for freckles. Try using a good cold
cream after applying the preparation
which may prove drying to the skin
about 9 hours.
n. NJ. O.-Will-help e. cough
caused by tuberculosis?
2.-Wm cod liver help one with
this disease?
A.-Not familiar with this prepare
ton. therefore. l cannot advise you
about Il.
2.-Yez.
Copyrights. 1922. Newspaper Feature Service. InA
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THE story OF the tragic love Of
Dido and Aeneas. while shrouded
more or less IN the legends Of the
centuries, still has glimmerings OF
truth in connection Herewith. that
makes IL hard to believe hat they
were merely legendary people. Rather
their story leads one 10 believe that
they were real people. living and
loving.
Dido IL reputed to have been the
daughter Of a Tyrian king. Her hus-
band was slain by her brother. and
Dido fearing for her own life. fled 10
the coast OF Africa The story Is that
there she purchased from a chieftain
a piece OF land upop which she built
the city sfterw known as
Carthage.
Aeneas, too. suffered tragedy be-
fore he met Dido. After the fall OF
Troy. he fled the city carrying his
aged father on his back and leading
his little son by the hand. His wife
Creusa vas lost during the flight,
and his father dying in Sicily. Aeneas
again started his wanderings. Dur
ing a storm-supposed to have been
sent by the goddess Juno-Aeneas
was shipwrecked and cast up on the
shores OF Africa Here it was that
Dido met him.
The chieftain Iarbas from whom
Dido had purchased the ground on
which she founded Carthage. seeing
that the city was becoming prosper
Gus, laid siege TO the heart and hand
OF Dido, who having met Aeneas de-
cided that she had found the love Of
her heart. But Aeneas. whether
from grief at the loss OF his family,
or because Dido so persistently
courted him. refused her offers.
The story goes that Dido in order
to escape from Iarbas, who had been
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04
Words of the Wise

There's a divinity that shapes
our ends,
Rough-hew them as we will.
Shakespeare.
Success or failure in bust
EcSS Is caused more bV men,
fdl attitude even than by
mental capacities.
Scott.
Drudgey - IS necessary TO cal out
The treasures Of the mind as narrowing
and planting those Of the earth.
Fuller.
he not prodigal of your opin-
ions, lest BY sharing them Nth
Others you be left nifhout.
-Bierce.
Books are true Jewelers.. They
give 20 all who faithfully use
them the society, the spiritual
presence, Of the best and great
est Of our race. Claiming.
Blessed arc the jOym1EeTs.
Wills.
IA more perfect race mcarsf
4 more soulful race, a more
soulful race "A race having a
greater capacity for love.
Key.
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hand upward and raising the right
foot. Repeat five times on each foot.
Exercise No. Stake the first pos
ition outlined in the preceding exer-
else then stretch the right DOT ahead
as II taking a full step. Breathe
deeply, raise the right hand to the
ceiling, palm forward. while lifting
the left foot and stretching II out
as far as possible in front Of the
BODY. Drop arms and foot and re
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04

twelve inches apart, toes pointed
straight ahead. Shift the weight Of
the body 10 tho right foot. extend
the right hand upward as far as pos
sible, keeping the palms turned out
ward. Take a fun breath. then raise
the left foot from the floor. stretch
ing IL out 10 the back in an effort
to increase the distance between the
right hand and the left foot. Ex-
hale while lowering the foot and
arm. Reverse by stretching the left
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04

We'll, anyway l want to help these good
mothers, and If there is anything ! can say to
widen their knowledge or help to solve their little
problems ! shall be happy. I know, too, that to
aid them in the care of their babies will be the
thing that will make them happy.
What shall we discuss today? Suppose we
confer together about what to do with babies in
order to protect them against the cold.
Not long ago ! had an interesting letter from
a Pennsylvania woman complaining about the
short socks and bare knees Of young children.
She says it is a shame to permit children to 20
about blue with cold. Of course, she is right.
But it is not about the older children we are
to talk today. That subject we will discuss on
another occasion.
What is the proper way to dress a baby for
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where 1t wants to. I'm through"
"MortgageP What on earth did Elizabeth
mean? What mortgage? Who held it? For
now much? When, where. how. and what?
Elizabeth laughed.
When Elizabeth laughs she throws back her
mead, and somehow she looks pretty when she
does that-sort of pretty and young and c~arefree,
and that's the way | ike to see Elizabeth look.
"You goose" said Elizabeth, IL don't mean
a real mortgage on paper. with signatures and
witnesses and things ! mean a human mort
gage.
wants TO boss.
"My doctor bosses me, and my lawyer bosses
me, and my cook bosses me, and my chauffeur
bosses me, and my friends-oh, they just simply
hose mo 70 daath I,pn hnrad end Ttn mad and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-04
ANNIE LAURIE:

NNEAh 8-N-NL0
~ l. How old should a girl be
bssore she should go out with men!
Nv parents are not hvinS, so l
work for a private family. nave
q lovely room across the hall from
the kitchen.
>. Is Il proper 10 entertain my
how friend in my room whhe l put
nv hat and coat onF
Z. L 20 with two boys and they
s-a very jealous IL n another.
thew want me 10 so steady with
,bsu and 1 like them both. What
shall l do! bhO"
EYES: Really. there Is
ID no set age at which a girl be
gins 10 have men friends. OF course.
Eighteen is more or less accepted as
tba proper age for a girl TO com'
mrnce her social life.
:. Hardly proper. IL might De as
veil 10 let him wait for Q outside
while there Is probably nothing
wronE IN the action. ii might be mis-
construed
Il Just pay no attention 70 the
jealousy and he friendly toward then
both. In time YOU probably vii
meet TIE man. and then all thi:
viii fade into oblivion.
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Advice Girls
Bv Annie Laurie

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ What DO you think OF a boy
vno would kiss a girl. against her
-, CURLY.
TURLY: I think he's a boor and
~ a cad. and you would be much
better off If you would strike hls
name from your list Of friends.
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By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

A WELL-PROPORTIONED body is Of no
IA value to the individual unless one carries
it in a manner to show its beauty. Slump
ing down in chairs and on touches, walking along
with hunched shoulders and dropped chin, GER
tainly are not postures to reveal any Of the SYM
metry or beauty Of the figure that almost every
body is trying to achieve.
In today's article | am going to give a few
simple exercises conducive to balance and poise.
Exercise No. 1-Stand erect with the knees,
hips and chin back, chest raised and arms hang
ing relaxed at the sides. Without lifting the
heels, sway forward until the weight of the body
and with head thrown back raise the arms, keep
ing the palms turned forward, high over the head.
Then stretch the body upward and forward as if
trying to reach the ceiling, stretching as far as
Tx a. l;rt;,- +Ln h1,Is ero~ tLS f1o1r
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DRESSING BABY FOR
THE WINTER OUTING
DIR. Copeland Points Out the Danger in the Practice
of Young Mothers Who Keep the Fully Clothed
Youngster Waiting While They Dress
By ROYAL S. COPELAND, Nj. d.

Unted STATES Senator rom New York.
Former Commissioner OF Health, NeD York City
A BABY with a wise mother is a fortunate baby. Every good
~ mother desires to be well informed, as well as wise in the appl-
- cation Of her knowledge Every mother IS good.
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Of course, there must be an abundance of coverings to keep out
the chill of Winter. l doubt if many mothers fail to provide such
garments. The chief fault l have to find is with the time these gar
oa aDniad
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"BOSSY" FOLK TAKE
JOY OUT OF LIVING
When No Longer Allowed to Choose Own Acquaint,
ances, Dictate Dinner Details or Order Out the
Chauffeur, "HOuse-C Cleaning" Time Is at Hand.
BY wINIFRED BLACK

<kKNTELL," said Elizabeth. I'm going to burn the mortgage to-
w morrow. 1t has bothered me long enough. I've paid my
debt and paid it and paid it. and now I'm through. and
I'm going to be free, and the mean old mortgage can go-welL any
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dropping the arms to the sides Repeat ten times
Exercise No. STAND erect with the torso stretched to its full
height. head up. arms hanging relaxed at the sides and the feet about