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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
Washington Letter
By HERBERT C. PLUMMER

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Joseph Jefferson
Mansfield, representative in congress from the famous
gulf coast district of Texas, is not superstitious. But
there is nothing on earth that could induce him to
burn a stick Of sassafras wood.
The numbers 10 and % hold no terrors for him.
He never heSitates to walk under a ladder any old
tine-even on Friday. the thirteenth. Whole droves
OF black cats may cross his path with impunity.
But to burn a piece Of sassafras wood-never. No
matter If the weather goes 40 degrees below zero.
in explanation Mr.. Mansfield says that in his
early boyhood just after the close Of the Civil war,
coffee in West Virginia, where he then lived, was re-
garded as a great luxury. 1t was as scarce as cook
ing stoves, which none but the rich and the near rich
could afford. The principal table beverage of the
countryfolk consisted of a tea made from the roots
of ~sasSafras trees.
There was a persistent superstition in that section
OF the country that bad luck would certainly follow
those who would burn or otherwise destroy sassafras
trees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

Who am I? Who has been in &C
tual control Of my country since
1923? Who was my wife's grand
mother?"
What were the wars between
Rome and Carthage called?
Who wrote Mrs. Wigs Of the
cabbage patch?
Fort the preaching Of the cross
is to them that perish ~fooliShness;
but unto us which are saved it is
the power Of God" Where is this
passage found in the Bible?
Tcday's Horoscope
Persons born on this day are
moody. They need much love az
affection G3N
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17
READ THIS FIRST:


The plot concerns some weird
noises, beneath a supposedly haunt
ed house, in Byford Moor. One day
Brown, a romantic young clerk,
heard a rough-looking fellow say to
another: after her! And-if she's
troublesome - don't be particular
what you do to her!" Brown trails
the girl to the haunted house and
disappears. His companions, Ru-
pert and Charlie, with a laborer,
named Ted, out of work, try to dis
cover the mystery Of the house end
why the girl is there. Rupert re-
turns to the inn, where the three
are staying. One of the conspir-
atorS, Simon Brill. is there.
(NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-17

The New York Times makes this headline con-
Ehution to mixed metaphors: Traffic Lights To
New York. This, we presume, will make
bvers beehive themselves.-Mobie Register.
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In Wise for a Girl to marry
Hoping That Lore VIII
Come Later On?

me and am sure I could have
everything, as he il rich and
travels much. He Is well-edu-
Gated. though I am not. But he
saws travel IL q wonderful edu.
cation and that I would learn
much that way.
"He wants to marry me right
away, have known and gone
with him nearly a year. and he
still wants me, / think, though
/ have been mean to him OF late
ard I think he may cease to
care for me.
DO you think a girl should
take a chance of learning to- love
an older man who is wealthy
Do you think / could learn to
love him? am sure he would
be wonderful to me.
Deep, intense affection gives
happiness to marriage. To wed
hoping love may follow In taking
too desperate a chance. playing
fast and loose with your own hap.
piness and chat of the man you
marry. When you really fall in
love you will know it. Does this
answer your question as to
whether you shall marry the
young man you like but are not
sure you love-the young man
who cannot support a wife?
The question then narrows
down to whether you can be
happy IL you marry a middle
aged man" who your parents APP
prove and whom. your letter
shows. you admire and like and
respect very much, although you
are not yet actually in love with
him.
You do not mention his age. /
conclude, however, that there Is
a difference of 20 years or more.
, That Is considerable difference.
doubt whether you and he couh@
find each other companionable
for long under the circumstances.
Can you imagine yourself con-
tentedly breakfasting and dining
with him day after day for life
time? II not, you would be
wretched married to him. Don't
misunderstood me. There have
been happy marriages between
May and November. II there is
enough love, it can bridge the gulf
OF the years. But you are not
sure you love hina; so wait! You
need not make up your mind TO-
day or tomorrow. Do not permit
yourself to be rushed into this
marriage.
When you have the chance, ex.
plain the truth to this older man,
OF whom you are, suspect, more
fond than you realize. Ask for
six months in which to decide
definitely. Stop being mean to
him--that never pays! Go about
with him when you can. If you
learn to love him within that time
and you MAXWELL and good!
But do not marry him in hope
that love will come afterward.
You are entitled to love. Do not
marry until you like and love the
man, who asks you to be his
wife. That is only fair to him
and to youi
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
BY Lucy Lowell

VACATION time. 1t seems to me.
II not wholly an interval to BE-
filled with relaxation and arnuse-
ment. II must have those. Of
course. or the purpose OF It fails
the purpose Of resting the body
and refreshing the mind.
4 once watched . famous artist
at work on q painting. He would
busy himself with his brush for
what appeared q great while, and
to me the work he was doing
looked exactly right; did not DO.
lieve it possible that any change
could bring about Improvement.
But every now and then he
would move away from the canvas
ana view what he had done across
the length of the room( and after
every such viewing he was quite
likely to scrape away something
or paint in something else. And
then i would have to admit that
the picture was more convincing,
more true to life.
The artist moved back from his
work to Obtain perspective: too
close contact destroyed this and
upset his true vision.
: And this is what vacation
should be to US: the opportunity
~of establishing lost perspective.
The round of daily living crowds
upon us; hurry, worry, all the
thousand and one things big and
little we have to meet each day
obscures our vision OF life az a
whole; we cannot see the forest
for the trees and we get lost in
masses of detail worn out by
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81 MARIE PAULErTE

II pleases me 50 much, and I do
hope it pleases you to see. this
charming Princess silhouette be-
coming more and more popular
every day.
It IL one Of the most graceful
styles ever designed.
The one I've selected will suit
the woman Of average full figure.
1t Is especially designed to keep
the silhouette slender.
Note the pointed treatment how
It breaks all the width through
the waist and hipllns. The long.
WASTED bodice II nodded with but
tons down the back to detract from
its width. Becoming round neck.
line has youthful flat rundown
collar.
The circular flaring skirt dips its
back hem in graceful new manner.
now so fashionable for afternoons.
Sleeves are fitted with darts below
elbows.
1t IL navy blue satin crepe made
of the reverse side with buttons
covered with shiny side OF crepe
with smart lingerie touch noted in
ecru lace collar.
It's yoursl Two hours time!
And a few yards Of material, and
this Partisan dress will make you
center Of admiration. Style No.
S135 is designed In sizes is. 1S, 20
years. So, 50, 40 and ~ inches bust.
Printed silk crepe in rich plum
tones with collar Of finely pin
tucked maize organdie, il most at
tractive for vacation wear. Flow
cred organdie is another fsscinat.
ing idea.
Black crepe satin with collar in
eggshelI shade silk crepe, purple
crepe Elizabeth, self trimmed,
black Chiffon georgetts crepe in
sun.tan beige, satin crepe in beige
shade, and bottle green canton
crepe are ideal selections.
In the medium size, it takes but
81 yards 3s-inch material with n
yard 35-inch contrasting.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
FASHIONS
FANCIES

Blazing away amongst all OF
the colorfuI Jacket costumes Of
the seasons are found the striped
blazers Of light and dark blue, red
and black, green and white
stripes. When made with terry
cloth Innings they are excellent
for wear over a wet bathing suit.
Clipping q birds wings IL q
cruel deed, but when you clip the
felt which goes to make your
chapeau, you find you own q
most distinguished piece of head.
gear. These hats Of clipped felt,
which look as If they had designs
etched upon them, are made up
into adorable, little cloches with
flexible brims.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
ADVENTURES
OF RITZY
ROSALIE

The leaves of fashion are fall.
ing fast as Rosalie turns the
pages Of the latest style maya
zines. The symmetrical waffle
was used as the inspiration Of the
newest weave in pique, Rosalis is
informed by the page devoted to
sport dresses. The thought that
Cleanliness is next to goodness"
must have been uppermost in the
minds of the designers of the new
fall fabrics IL the descriptions Of
their texture are an indication.
Some are mentioned as being of
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/. When should wedding an
nouncements be sent out? I was
always under the impression that
they were sent out after the we'd
ding, and that the invitations
were sent out before the wedding
to those whom you wished to be
present at the wedding. Am !
right?
2. Should send an invitation
to my Observation-Disclosures or
should ask her personally?
3. am planning on having a
wedding breakfast for only the
immediate families, but / am hav.
ing a few out-of-town people
(relatives) and / am wondering If
It would be correct to have the
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a. nT 2 PEuh1s@s q L.ove
@ M@EFfaEs
- ~ 80 AVE- Vie for q girl
- 10y q @an IN the hope
90 - @E l-.rn - love him?
H. 80 nut Eavw IN her heart
- wurrlaEs. q Il likely
- a. 49, ths eesemony?
49, -s aussssonS that worry
- q t@Bssd 70 marry a
- @raE-sgsd naan- Here -
49, hE
- ~ EairfaE:
~n vum e~l me what to DO?
$3.50 a stSry and i need
49, s8Eeu&
- e. a farm until two
-. 50. thsa I came to the
1890 Ian almost twenty
- 60
Ks 49, q lzrgs family and
60 wr~a ~ heip. but we don't
- srsur 10y vel Things are
- ulNa1nnr a honne because my
49, aamr Ike some OF the
smnazr 50 with. but want me
e. k~p co@pany with q middle
@mw4 wwu0aEmmm-
4 hMvs gene with a number
- 49, msa- One I like, but I
Amwr kmgw wasther / love him.
- uvn ~ wants to marry me
50 ~ hnsnN q good position ana
- wauld beth have to work.
$50 wa. - married. Do you
ehEnk - would b happy that
49,
~uw shnuAa I marry the middle.
&ws1 mAn have been going with?
- 49, always been a gentleman
50 IN perfectly wonderful to
m.sL Ea has met ray parents and
49, Nks him very much and he
49, It'd thezn his intentions, which
3 fhsmk - very honorable. ! have
srtu1 - So whether he really
hss.a ~ so have been mean to
Am a. tines and run away from
80. BsEt ~ always Is nice to
-. 81 I knOw that he loves me.
-Am I carrying this too far?
WW - Always come back to
80 I an nOt sure. What shall
I -.
va has- been wonderful TO
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Make Vacations Of Value

fishes q new and clear perspec-
tive upon our regular living. After
such . period We come back with
q new sense Of values; what
seemed difficult before is as moth.
ing now since we know exactly
how to handle it.
And perhaps certain other
things we have neglected now
take on the look Of supreme
worth.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
New Taking
Device

Carrying ca q conversation by
artlftriai means f. made possible
~ an artificial lung and larynx
Whirh aperate much as do the
Rsrurzl organs employed in speak
szx- u Il possible to speak merely
- fcysainG words with the lips
BH@-~a about The tube Of the de-
Wera
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struggIing with things both real

struggling with things both real
and imaginary.
And this IL why II is 30 inhpor-
tant that the right sort Of vaca-
ton should take us far away from
affairs OF every day. We should
leave those behind forget them II
/ possible. have nothing to do with
4 them. az any rate.
For In the matter of vacations
It is complete change which eftab-
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

There no excuse for toeratng flies and mosquitoes today
when it is easy kill every last one with Fit Fit is
the ideal insectkier. Although Fit has greater per-
centage insectking ingredients, and IS deadly 20 all
household insects it is perfectly harmless to people and
can be freely and safely used in any home It's vapo will
not stain. Fit is guaranteed work money back. Fit
is made to sell at low price, but is made to high
standard of service and uniform quality On account Gifts
many superior features refuse substitutes and insist the
original genuine Ftthe Worlds largest Selling Insec-
ticide More for the money II the quart size.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
When Manners AreC Correct
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-

brides cake served at home with
coffee. just before we leave, in
the form OF 4 light luncheon, 20
that all might share In it. II.
You are right. Announcements
are mailed after the wedding, to
those who have not been invited
to the wedding, and they should
be sent directly after the cere.
mony has been performed.
2. Yes, send the formal invita-.
tions to the groom's mother and
individually to each member of
his family. AS matter Of fact,
these are the most important invi-
tations. and should be the first
ones that are mailed. You see,
the groom's parents are the guests
Of honor OF the wedding.
8. This would be gracious ana
hospitable thing to do.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

william Marconi, celebrated ttal
ian inventor Of wireless telegraphy,
has been made 4 marquis by King
Victor Emanuel.
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DEAR MRS. REEcKMAN:

111A11AAs 1AANAs ~ N4AIN
Is Il proper for four brides
maids at a church wedding to
wear gowns and hats alike. but
different in color, or can they
all have different gowns and
hats? ALICE.
The gowns of the bridesmaids
should be of the same design, but
IL you wish q rainbow effect"
they may be different shades, It
does not make an artistic effect
in the wedding picture IL you
have different designs In the
bridesmaids dresses.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
What Do You KnouO?
For Questions See Comic Page
ANsWERS no TODAY'S TEST

Balboa O. O'ConneN g. Persian. A. Confederate States
Face value g. Massachusetts 2. Lying g. Guide books
Calban TO- Didymua San Francisco Bay. H. Town
Of St Francis Of Leland Stanford University Il Part
Of Nova Scotia. Canal Zone.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
HorD Famous Model
Reaches Her Skin

Miss Betty Thatcher. well-known
artists model and noted particu-
larly for the pure beauty Of her
skin, has her own idea Of q skin
bleach. She buys no ready-made
preparation, but mikes her own"
Her recipe. In her own words, 10
very simple.
II get threo ounces Of Orchard
White from the druggist and 10
this add the juice Of two lemons.
This makes 4 full quarter pint OF
. remarkably effective and at the
same time perfectly harmless
bleach. Massaged into face, neck
and arms 1t softens and refines
rough and coarse skin and beaches
red, sallow and discolored skin to
q clear rosy white. 1t also fades
away tan and freclxles. Nothing
like this wonderful mixture can be
bought ready . "a, for hak af "A
ag % a O. N
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
DR.. Neal Warns
against Flies and
Mosquitoes
Ohio State Director of Health says
they are menace to Summer
Health and Cleanliness

ga little insect but great spreader Of disease"
says the u. S. Public Health Service, speakingof
the common house fly. Thousands ofpeople die
every year from diseases transmitted by fies!'
There is no such thing as clean fly. Every
fly is born in filth and spreads millions Of germs
over everything il touches -hands, face and food.
I Flies are known carriers of disease. Kill flies.
Kill all of them.
Do not waituntil flies become annoying. Kill
every single fly you see. One fly, left alive, may
multiply to 1900, 900 flies in four months!
Now that there is an easy way to get rid of all
insects, there isno excuse for suffering from them.
Kill flies for the babies and children's sake.
Health Investigations have proved there is twice
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

Friedrich sthamer, German am
bassador at the Court Of st. James
Of England, il q years Of age.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01
Storms Ahead

Animals prove excellent to yield
their supply Of milk cold and stormy weather ahead
Pigs usually quiet become agtated when spell OF good
weather Il about to end
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

as much sickness among babies in homes where
flies and dirt abound, as in clean and Ayless
homes. Mosquitoes, too, are winged torturers. No
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

one is safe from the blood
sucking biteof themosquito.
KilImosquitoes all of them.
Your comfort, cleanliness,
health, sometimes life itself,
depend upon 4 onstantwar-
fare against flies, mosquitoes
and other household Insects.
The Washington times., 1929-08-01

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1929-04-11
Breakfast Briefs

Garments kept in light, airy
closets keep clean longer.
Back-aches can sometimes be
prevented by raising a sink or a
wash tub.
Plan to have flowers in your
garden every month that snow is
not on the ground.
The beauty of picture depends
very much upon the way it is
framed and hung.
The secret of always having a
snow-white washing may be the
thorough rinsing of every piece.
Small electrical appliances such
as coasters, irons and percolators
last longer if they are kept clean.
Plan the meals ahead so that
the entire meal instead of one dish
is cooked in the oven to save time,
labor and fuel.
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s.vory Dressings Add Piquant
: Note to Crisp Spring Salads

sugar. This should be seasoned
with salt, a little paprika, a little
mustard and can have a dash of
Worcestershire sauce in it. A Glove
of garlic in the dressing adds fla
vor. 1t should be well beaten to
|emulsify it or well shaken in bot
tie which is used for that purpose.
An economical boiled salad dress
ing, which is good with raw vege-
table salad can be made from the
following recipe.
A tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1-2 teaspoon salt
1-2 teaspoon mustard
Mix and add whole eggs, well
beaten, 1-2 cup water, 1-2 cup vim
egar. Cook in a double boiler until
thick.
Many interesting dressings can
be made with mayonnaise as a
base. One cup of mayonnaise to
which has been added 1-2 cup chill
sauce makes good base for many
kinds of dressings. Chopped green
peppers, chopped onion, a little
chopped pimento and hard boiled
eggs chopped fine make a delic-
ious dressing for head lettuce.
Chantilly dressing for various
fruit salads can be made by adding
1 cup of whipped cream to l cup
of mayonnaise. A Tartar sauce,
which can be served with fish or
which is good for fish salads is
made by adding 8 tablespoons of
chopped sour pickles, tablespoon
capers, / tablespoon finely chop
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az w @ NJ A N S P A G. E So
Chicken Recipes
For Spring Meals

When the housewife plans a
luncheon, chicken in some form, is
frequently used for the piece de
resistance of the meal. It is deli
cate in flavor and may be prepar-
ed attractively in many ways.
Kennewick women serve chick
en- in many different forms. Here
are few fevorite local recipes.
Chicken Spaghetti
Mrs. Robert Mackie
1-2 cube of butter
l red pepper
1 cup strained tomatoes
1 onion, size of an egg
1 package of spaghetti
Season to tast.
Fry the onion, which has been
cut in small pieces, in butter, add
pepper, finely cut, and tomatoes
and simmer until the pepper is
done. Add spaghetti, which has
been cooked and drained. Add the
chicken, which has been cooked
and boned, and simmer. Put in a
buttered baking dish, cover with
bread crumbs. Brown in oven and
serve hot.
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or those who are grading up their
herds, on problems of specific inn
portance.
A tentative meeting is being
planned for Jersey men in the
White Bluffs-Hanford community
probably to be held at noon of the
same day. This meeting is plan
ned because of the desire to reach
as many breeders in the county as
possible.
Both these dairy meetings are
forerunners to several countrywide
meetings and tours being arranged
for the coming spring and summer
months and are well planned for
the ultimate purpose of getting
dairymen in the county as whole
together so that they can see and
learn something more from the
other fellow about this necessary
enterprise. ado
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NI5

~. that fresh asparagus, ius-
Now . sr and crisp cucum-
si0us - sO; n the market, many temp
=, ' varieties OF salads can De l ar
ing w.. for either luncheon or din
ruse9w h Ion cooking asparagus, it
ssr. !, ITO - remember to use as lit
; wen a,sp as possible in order to
tie wss .e the vitamin and mineral
preseIss'o a. the vegetable. 1t is nice
s . = L in bundles with pieces OF
2 l - 90 that when it is lifted OUT
stIa ~ K kettle it can be arranged
Of u ,,. breaking the stalks.
slInou. salads of all varieties add a
paw , note to the menu and many
plqussinations using shredded cab
t0nlpf for a basis are refreshing.
s msss, ishredders can be purchased
i Is.i' will shave the raw vegetable
Tll p, fine and which will add to the
Vei y.;ng appearance of the salad.
P ps% carrots and cabbage make a
nav ,;shin0 salad, cabbage may be
a.ssrobined with raw apples, celery,
eu " either nuts or raisins or both.
~, auot he combination can be secur-
i a with shredded pineapple and
'a Rnt with salads, especially vege-
..ble' Il is the dressing which adds
r s to the housewives meals.
With With most vegetable combinations
and many fruits, a French salad
dressing Srs adds flavor. Many French
A. Sresing recipes are flat because
sbev are heavy with oil without
containing enough spices. A pala-
t t recipe is one which requires
tUice as much oil as vinegar and
an equal amount of vinegar and
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Mrs f f Reste


Cut up a nice fat chicken. Put
on in cold water and let simmer
for 1-2 hours. Chop fine 8 onions
and one bunch of celery and pars-
ley. Add to chicken. When the
chicken is done make thickening
for gravy to which a well-beaten
egg has been added.
Chicken Spanish
Mrs. Les Fine
Boil chicken until tender. Remove
meat from bones and cut In small
pieces. Cook slowly.
1 can tomatoes
2 onions, cut fine
6 garlic quarters
2 teaspoons chile powder cheap
ing)
2 teaspoons cumin seed
Let simmer until cooked quite
thick and add salt. Strain into the
chicken broth or liquid and thicken.
Add chicken and let simmer al
together for a few minutes. Serve
very hot.