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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-03
Conquers Cold to
Become a Bride:

A disturbing cough and redeemed
nose, on the day she should appear
to best advantage! How lucky that
certain compound will rout cold
in four or five hours! A simple
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

Gracious. there's nothing left but
shells. These people have forgotten
TO fill It. This l. than ] can
bear"
standing upon his perch he called
out ut the top OF his voice. How
dare you forget 10 give me ny
seeds? don't like to be too yer
with them" he told the shadow.
clever. IL you don't come at once"
he cried again. "I1l Dor find others
who can take care OF me-"
Just then the little real-children,
who were sitting near the cage,
looked In 20 zee what made the
canary sing SO loudly. Quick" no
screamed. don't stand gaping MT me-
Run and bring me my food ana
water" At this little FranS stuck
his finger in the cage and the canary
flew at * In anger. his wings Tut
tering wildly. He made such a TODD
that the children's mother hurried
in.
''Oh, you mustn't annoy Dickie."
she exclaimed. HE doesn't like IL:
let him finish his lunch"
Finish he exclaimed. Il can't
ever begin. Can't you q i have
no seed7' Dinah. who didn't. Of
course. understand n word or what
the canary was saying, happened to
glance into the feed-box. "Dickie
has eaten all his food. mother
"Then please give him some
more" mother told her. With that
Dinah filled the box.
That's better" cried the canary.
somewha more gently. But don't
ever let this happen again. YoRs
see" no said TO the shadow-chiidr@5
you have TO scoid them occasionally
10 make them mind"
she didn't mind you" exclaimed
Knarf.
She didn't hear you scold hers
said Flor.
But did m her mother told hers
added Mi.
csDyrisst. is2s. Esrspspsr T.a,urs Service. Ina
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

and would like to know n they are
detrimental 70 my health and how7
A.-Too high heels are bad a. they
throw the body weight In such n
way N to produce strain.
q. r. o.-How much should a
Girl aged 20. s u. 5A inches tall
weigh. also q girl aged IL. s II. "a
inches taIlf
Ais white bread more ~fattening
than potatoes?
ais once q week too often to
shampoo the hair7
A.-They should weigh respec.
lively about LIS and lis pounds.
mo.
3.-No.
r. p. Q.-Is II possible 10 inherit
q discontinued nature?
2.-Can q nature Of this kind be
cured or helped In anyway?
Ayes.
AL would suggest that you prac.
tce self-control. Self-control must
be cultivated and does not come over
night Be patient and make up your
mind not to let things upset you.
Persist In this attitude and you will
soon find that you are able 10 On.
troll yourself TO q great extent.
Copyrisht isfS. Newspaper Fsaturs servie.. the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
BY JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

TNRASE the dropping lines from the face and
~ you defeat the physical marks Of age. for
all lines OF youth are firm and point up
ward.
The mouth. with the exception Of our eyes,
Is the most expressive feature we have, and since
all the facial muscles that control expression are
conferred around the mouth, I'm going to give
you an exercise today, which. if followed faith
fully. will either erase or prevent undesirable
lines.
The two most important muscles governing
the expression Of the mouth, lie between the
lower lip and the chin. The other facial muscles,
used when we smile. laugh. talk. kiss. sneeze, or
in any way change our expression. have their
headquarters close to the mouth When these
muscles become tired or weak they relax.
thps FaIiing iD+o pag1ipc iinaa .h,t 49, 49,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

"HERE r a number OF pests
that invade even the most
carefully kept homes. and IL IL
often a problem to know how to deal
with them. Good traps will usually
take care Of mice. but they must be
properly baited, set near the mouse
holes. and carefully smoked after
frequent use. A bit OF firm cheese.
a tiny bit OF smoked bacon. or a
toasted cheese cracker are most ef-
fective as bait.
Many houses seem to DE fire.
quented ny ants. The first stem in
getting rid OF these pests IS the re-
moval OF all substances that attract
them. Place foods IN glass or pot
terry containers. Sweets and meats
are their especial attraction. The
s OF ~repellents such as camphor,
napthalene flakes. cedar oil. and
powdered mothballs will sometimes
effect the cure. Sometimes a sponge
placed in n deep pan wet with sweet
ened water Will attract and when
loaded set under boiling water and
destroy them in this way. The most
effective method Is poison. which
may be used II there are nc pets
about. A syrup poisoned with arsen-
ate or soda which the ants carry to
their nests. destroys not only the
carriers but those in the nests as
well. The formula is a pound Of
sugar dissolved In a quart OF water.
to which add 125 grains OF a~raenase
OF soda. and then cook a few min
utes. strain and cool. Wet the
sponges in this and use as directed
Follow the ants 10 the source Of en-
trance and set the basin with the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
Winning New Youth with Facial Exercises

.Feffectual In normalizing lips that are
either too thin or too thick.
III the face In thin and the skin
dry. with a parched appearance. a
liberal amount of nourishing cream
should be rubbed lightly over the
skin before doing the exercise.
a splendid cream for this purpose
may be made by mixing equal parts
mineral oil. lanolin and cocoa butter.
II will be necessary to melt the
lanoiin and cocoa butter before
measuring. The mineral oil should
be heated. too. and then. while all
ingredients are warm. mix them to-
gether. Then beat the mixture with
an egg beaten until a creamy con.
sistency Is obtained. The cream
should be kept in q covered glass
Jar when not In use.
When the desired results are OBJ
tanned. exercise only twice each day.
which should be sufficient TO keep
the contour OF the mouth firm
Should the muscles begin 10 sag
again. take the exercise more fre-
duently.
Not alone will lines and sagging
vanish from the face. but notice how
much o easily you will enun-
ciats and how clear and pleasing the
tone OF your voice will be.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
Home-Making Helps
by WANDA BARTON.
Kidding the Household Of Insect Pests.

sponge at that point. Red or black
ants Will succumb TO the same treat
ment.
Water bugs. croton. or cock
reaches as they are called. are hard
10 get rid OF in apartments. where
they follow the water pipes from
one apartment to another. In q pri.
vate house II Is easier. Perfect food
protection using tight containers. re
moval OF all wet cloths. prompt re-
moval Of garbage. Is the first step.
Then 60 over shelves. cracks and
crannies. with a powerful insect
powder. TO destroy nests. Then
spread slices Of potato with phos
phorus paste and lay around on
shelves. floor. and places where they
have been In the habit or coming
from. Every three days renew the
potato sandwiches. The bugs eat
the paste and die. The nests hav.
ing been broken up. the supply gives
out and as long as the poison Is
renewed and kept fresh freedom win
be gained. In a house one such bat.
tie IL usually sufficient, but In an
apartment II must be waged more
persistently.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
LINGERIE GOES PRINCESS
The Princess Silhouette, a
Standby in Formal Modes.
Takes to Lingerie.
BY Marie Nfarot

A RESUME of the after
Ia noon mode, its changes
a. and innovations, reveals
few startling facts. Things, at
this late season, are much what
they were in November, speak
ing fashion-wise. But there Is
one noticeably important phe-
nomenon on the hoizon, and
that is the prevalence, at all
times, of the princess silhouette.
Exaggerated forms of this
f~ashion-type are appearing now
in the evening mode. Ensembles
Of clinging satin are adopting it
not only for froek but also for
wrap. Modified versions of the
princess are making their ap-
pearance In the most informal
of sports dresses. And, of
course, for the elaborate after
noon costume there is nothing
quite so smart as the flattering
lines Of the princess.
A short time ago an astute
Partisan designer predicted that
lingerie, also, would be cut on
the same lines. And here we
have two attractive examples Of
his far-sightedness. For the
chemise and sleeping pajamss
posed at the left are both nodded
to the waist and faring at the
hips. Both achieve this flatter-
ing silhouette through the dis
Greet use of circular cuttings,
emphasized by wide borders of
genuine lace.
IL you are narrow Of waist
and not too-narrow Of hip take
this fashion change and hug it
to your feminine bosom. It is
worthy of note.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

! him soundly. and with difficulty
kept annoyance out OF my voice m
! answered him.
II think you need sane advice
more than any person ! know" I
said slowly. looking Mt him steadily.
will you forgive me IL / talk very
plainly TO you and ask you some
pertinent-rather impertinent-ques.
tions2"
His brown eyes, the possession Of
which any girl would have envied
him. held the expression OF a be-
wildered collie which suddenly sees
a familiar face.
Invites o Scolding.
Don't you know that you can
say anything you like to me?" he
said fervently. and I smiled q bit
grimly.
II shall take full advantage OF
that permission" I told him. First,
wen clear a few cobwebs away. You
have no right to marry the Princess
Dina IL would be unwise n you
loved her. A. you don't II would be
unthinkable. even IL she loved you.
which she doesn't"
was watching him narrowly. Most
modern young men would have BE-.
trayed @ touch OF chagrined vanity
at this information. even though Il
meant release from an unwalcome
troth. But there was nothing save
ecstatic relief in Noel veritzen's
eyes.
"oh. Mrs. Graham" he breathed.
How"
How do / known" finished.
smiling as he stopped abruptly. "You
might employ those overworked
words feminine intuition for want
Of anything better. She not only
doesn't love you-although no doubt
she Is firmly convinced Just now that
she cannot live without you-but she
really Is In love with the young man
whom you know rs George Jack
son."
His face Swallowed at that name.
and tbs relief II had mirrored was
tinged with bewiiderment.
II Is also masquerading?" he
asked. adding with quick apprehcn-
sion. Who Ia he then7"
others name and title slowly.
King Of Trees.s Then with auics
fierceness. Does Mary known
yes. Mary knows I answered.
understanding the fear which had
sprung into his eyes. the dread that
his beloved would be daxxled BY the
young princes rank and romantic
setting. ! was trying TO plan the
best way Of obeying Lillian's man.
date ana telling him u Mary's en-.
g4gsment. when q lifting voice which
held q note OF panic sounded from
the vcranda outsids:
"Ohi not here. GeorEesi I didn't
know we were coming here"
CONTINUED TornDrr0w.)
ovp5rfsAl isfs. Ne~spscsr resfnrs SERIES. fre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
THE LIVES AMI LOVES OF
GREAT FAC u
Fanny Abington-Who Rose from London's
"Vinegar Yard to SfardOm.

lFanny married a royal trumpeter, a
Mr.. Abingdon. with whom she found
bliss short-lived and far from sweet.
With a characteristic gesture she
dismissed him on a pension.
Insulting Notes.
Garrick. envious OF a rival man
agement's success. lured her away
20 Drury Lane-and probably re
GREETED IL for the rest Of hts life.
Arlington was o much In the public
eye TO risk her employment by a
rival management. but with the tenn
peramental actress n the Drury
Lane. there was never a comfort.
able or assured moment. Having re-
leased their tempers audibly. the
manager and his star would return
to their homes and dispatch heated
and insulting notes to n another.
These vituperative letters have
passed into literature as some OF the
o amusing ever psnned. The
harangues OF Florenz ZieRfeld-who
stands supreme today at writing or
~telegraphing caustic complaints 10
his actors-are gentle. flattering
misSives compared to the docu-
ments that passed between Garrick
and Abingdon.
One OF fanny 8 most successful
roles was her creation OF Lady
Teazle in The School for Scandal"
IL is interesting TO note that after
its first performances the piece wa
conceded a failure. That. however.
was merely because OF a poor Sir
Lucius. When the play was repeated
later by Garrick with Fanny In her
best role. Il was cheered into i'm
mediate fame and Immortality.
Fanny tried IN retire In 1877. but
was unable TO. The public loved her
and clamored for her return. Her
eventual retirement did come a few
years later. She lived quietly there
after In rooms in Pail Mall. seldom
going to the theatre-no trace OF the
dame of fashion in the retired
actress who wanted only the peace
that had been denied during her
hectic and brilliant life. She de-
veloped a quiet. charitable nature
and was even heard 20 r. n few
kind words for her old enemy, Gar.
rick. She died in March, 1915. n
OF the most picturesque. erratic and
amusing actresses the world has
ever known.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
The Stars Say
For Saturday, Feb. %.
by CENEvIEyE REMBLE.

mM AJOR planets are In power
" full operation on this day. be-
tokening high aims and
great enterprise pushed to crafty
ing conclusions by indomitable viii.
perseverance and hard labor. The
energies will be under high stimuli.
but well held to dependable manipu-
iatioI by the restraining and respon.
sible figure Of Luna, trine Saturn.
There Is need OF this. since- there
are certain a TO employment
and as to subtle underminings or
treacheries in transactions with
large interests Personal affairs
also give concern.
Those whose birthday IL II may
prepare for a year Of great ambi-
tons and highly stimulated initia-
tive pushed to the goal by resolution,
~persistency and answering hard
work. This viii be required TO Off
set some from subtle and
sinister oppositions an well as fric-
ton in dealing with those IN places
Of power and authority. Employment
Is In jeopardy. Home affairs annoy.
A child born on this day may sue
coed through perseverance and hard
work.
Blessings erer tcGif on rirfuous
deeds, and though late, a sure re-
scard sueceeds.-Congrere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
Seen on 5thAve.
Bf Florence w. Ross.

From London comes a new cotton
wolfe patterned In small geometric
designs. destined to become popular
for Summer wear The tendency
for designs IN be more widely spaced
does not apply TO cottons: they still
adhere strongly to all-over repeat
effects.
In the Jacket costume several In
novations have been introduced.
Checks. for instance. These were
seen on full pleated skirts with
jaunty finger-tip length Jackets.
Smart. unusual and flattering.
News Note: The tricorne hat Is
with us again. this time In a great
many novel guises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

damp little garden-and the pink geranlums, how they must be
cascading down the front of the house from the window boxes.
And the grey old city at the foot Of the hill, the white gulls, the
silver bay and the tall eucalyptus, blue and silver, as is their wont
when Christmas has laughed its way around the corner.
Violets-in the woods, sweet blue ones, family fragrant, how
they do love to hide under the damp leaves that shield and cover
therl.
Poppies in the open meadow-how they catch the sun in their
golden cups and will not let it go.
Lilacs in the convent garden, sweet ones. purple and white,
heavy with scent-so they grew in the misty garden Of Schehera-
zadel-Away back when the world was young and believed in love.
romance, quick passion and salt tears.
How is it with the little shrine at the bottom Of the old garden
Mt home? And the outdoor grill, is it still staunch and ready for
service? Hark, are those the breakers singing along the shore-and
what wild childish laughter is that in the wind.
Pshawi what nonsense.
We're in a hotel room in a great busy cfty-what do we know
or care of violets, sweet in the misty woods, or llacs fragrant in the
salt sea wind.
Letters from home--why they are magical things-arent they.
Copyright 1884,. Ssnpspsr feature Service Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
tiers From Home-What Magic and Power They Hold!
GOODNIGHT
STORIES

By Max Trell

The Prima Donna Of the Cage
Shows d Little Temperament.
IkNHY. DON'T you sing beau.
tifuIly. MFR. Canary" said
& Mij. Flor. Hand. Yam
and Knarf-the little shadow-chll.
dren- They were sitting on one OF
the perches inside the cage willis
the canary stood opposite them. lie
wasn't afraid or them ut ell be-
cause they were only half as biz as
he was.
Il sing very we'll" he admitted.
giving them a long trim just to
show how easy II was for him
who taught your" asked Yam.
my father taught me"
And who taught hlm?" inquired
Mi.
MY grandfather"
And who taught hlm?" demanded
Knarf.
Il wish you wouldn't aEk so many
questions" said the canary. II must
give a concert now At this he
perked up his head and warbled q
song. The son was all about how
hACD - wa " Ag 0AQuAQ dttANllk
the palm trees while the sun shone
70 brightly that you couldn't look at
10 without blinking.
What does a palm tree look
hke?' asked Knarf. who was very
curious.
Il don't know" replied the canary
"I've been outside a cage. I
sing about II because my father
taught me 10. Long ago, we used
to build our nests I'm palm tree
forests" The little singer preened
its wings proudly. That was be-
fore we became 50 strong that wei
made people take care OF AZ as they :
do now"
The clock struck twelve.
"Lunch-time." he announced.
Twill you have n bite to eat?"
What have you gotr" asked the
shadows
Well" he replied. hopping down
10 his feed box. II have canary seed
and hemp and . . y" All ct oncs
he uttered an exclamation az dIsmav.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22
By RUTH MORRIS

"EMPERAMENT IS a grand
excuse for temper. There have
been scores Of actresses. IN
flated with success. who have
bounced upon IL as a means for
5ustifying vanity and piqus and
otherwise leading their managers a
devilishly bad time.
But temperament has had no more
successful exponent than Fanny
Arlington. whose ability to get her
OWE way. II anything. surpassed her
art on the London stage. David
Garrick. Fanny's manager at the
height OF her popularity. declared
that his star had deviled at least
ten years OFF his life. IL a stage
hand coughed during rehearsal.
Fanny would flounce out OF the
theatre in a rage; II another mem
Der Of the company dressed more
becomingly. Fanny would not give
a performance that evening. II the
audience seemed apathetic. she
would take to her bed for a week.
No wonder that poor Garrick
writhed at the very mention OF her
name.
Born in "yinegar Yard"
The reason for IL all df one may
attribute a reason to anything as
erratic as human naturel was prob
ably Fanny's meteoric rise 70 popu.
iarity from the very lowest strata Of
life. She was born In 1881 as Fanny
Barton. a cobbler's daughter. Vine
gar Yard" where novels were peopled
with the most miserable creatures
OF London. was her playground. IL
IS no great wonder that she became
mired in its squalid humors and
ways. In Vinegar Yard" one shifted
for oneself-receiving and giving no
quarter. One fought and scratched
and yelled: or one loved. not think.
ing OF right or wrong. Not idylltc,
but life as the yard" and Fanny
knew II.
"Nosegay Fan" sold flowers and
as she grew older extended her route
10 the more affluent sections OF Lon
don where returns were greater and
@rhere fine young gentlemen tossed
compliments to her beauty. Stage
struck. she would take UP her post
near the Haymarket to watch i'm.
maculately groomed actresses going
70 and from rehearsals, and cast
languiShing glances al sleek leading
men. One ulOI ulu6s COhAiAAhb HCE
yen for the stage TO Theophilus
Cibber (son OF the famous Colley).
who owned the Haymarket. she was
rewarded with an offer 10 appear In
his mex play.
Fanny had an unusual type OF
beauty. She was pale. with a pert
snub nose, sparkling gray eyes and
n figure described by DR.. Johnson
as Elegant" The theatre public
was Immediately attracted TO her.
Plus these natural advantages.
Fanny soon indicated that she pos
eessed an inherent nare for the
STAGE. Her success was undoubted
from the moment the curtain fell on
her first performance.
Success on the stage IN London
Nuring the eighteenth century meant
the attainment OF social prestige as
well. There were so few actresses
that the great one were feted be-
ycnd the Imagination OF the prosaic
present. P~eriwigged beaus paid court
10 Fanny; the nobility adopted her:
she became the fashion Of the mo-
ment. 1t II hardly surprising that
her head was turned.
This adulation continued during
succeeding years. with Fanny visit
ing the provinces occasionally, but
Always returning to greater tri-
umphs in London. During this time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-22

NVHERE was such d~ellciously'
boyish naivets In Noel VERT
zen's question concerning mar
riage without love that I would have
been hugely amused had my a not
caught the accents Of real despera-
ton in his voice. The boys emo
tional need Of some understanding
soul was patent and my reply was
prompt.
My belief always mas been that
only a great love should be solemn
ICED by marriage" l said quietly. but
with emphasis. "But-am I wrong
in thinking you have some personal
and urgent reason for asking the
question? Can you tell me about
lit"
His naturally pale face suddenly
was crimson. and | saw that ne was
facing something innately distaste-
full to him. ! reminded myself erimly
about the old saying concerning the
relative merits OF executing q sheep
and a lamb. and resolved to spare
him az much OF the ordeal as pos
sibie.
Would 10 make II easier for your"
l asked softly. IF I told you that I
already know what Miss Jackson
asked Of you yesterday"
His fingers suddenly frightened
upon his after-dInner coffee cup. Of
unusual fragility for a restaurant.
and the next instant the handle had
snapped and the cup dropped 10 the
floor.
STEADY" I whispered warningly
as our waiter hurried over, and Noel
pulled himself together, accepted the
fresh cup the man proffsred and
gave him a courteous direction to
include the cost Of the shattered n
In the bill.
THANK YOU" the boy said crate.
fully when the man had left us
again. Then do you also know who
she really isT"
Clearing the Air.
Il have known for some time that
she is Princess Olipa, Of Trans
vania," 7 returned. lam 7 fight IN
thinking you did not know 1t until
Yesterday"
"She told me yesterday" he re
piled. then after q seconds pause
broke out impulsively.
THAT makes II 90 utterly impos-
sible. Mrs. Graham. II she were
not a princess. IL she didn't have
everything In the world, IL she-
needed me. perhaps I could make
myself do 40 she wished--eyen
Observation-Disclosures might be-
Frightening for me-"
His voice trailed away confusedly.
but ! knew that he was visionina
Mary's unusual friendllnsss TO him
at u impromptu dance on the
night OF ths Brixton visit And yet
with that prospect Of happiness
opening before him. his chlvaIry
could consider marrying another
girl because she needed" him.
felt an irritatsd impulse to smack