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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25

Oh, of course there are a few men who would rather work than
eat-geniuses can't live without working.
] suppose if you shut up Thomas Edison in a luxurious castle
on the Nile, or on the Rhine or on the Hudson, either, he'd die in a
week unless he had some WORK TO do-hard. exactnG work, too. it
would have 70 be.
And there's Henry Ford. Can you imagine him spending the
rest Of his life going to the races and finding new brands Of ciga-
He'll work as long AZ he lives and when be stops working he'll
stop living.
But the average everyday man works because be has to work
or 20 TO the poorhouse.
And somehow I can't believe that the average woman is very
different.
Now there's Mary Jones-she could do without working-but,
IL she did without it, she'd have to do without new frocks and she
wouldn't be giving any Christmas presents or any birthday pres
ents, either, and the first thing you know nobody would ask her 10
any parties-and Mary doesn't care for homework. so she gets her.
self a good job downtown and she and George live in a nice little
flat and have a nice, comfortable, neat little home-if you can call
IT a home, with Mary gone most of the time. and they're putting
SO much a month away for a flvver-and why shouldn't Mary have
a fivver, she and George, If they're able TO earn together?
Marys good in business and not sc very good at housekeeping.
Does she work because she has to?-wel, not exactly. She could
stay at home in a little dark flat and pinch and save and shop
and not know what to do when she really needs a pair Of new shoes.
But why should she do these things when she can step downtown
in n neat little business frock, do n neat, interesting days work and
have nothing but the new radio on her mind?
Most business women are into il because there's nobody to be
in business for them-yes, | believe that. some Of them are in bust
ness because they like it and most Of them are in business because
they want TO send little brother to school or take the right care Of
mother when she needs il, or put something II the bank for that
rainy day that's always Just ahead Of even the most prosperous
of Us.
Yes, Miss Anderson, I think you're right. most women work
for q living because they want TO Nve-the way they want 20 live.
And If that isn't their business, who's business Is tt ask you!
CgJHshL Iss. Newspaper Fam' Service Ina
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25

terday. They're simply going down
ID the corner To play hOp-snotch-s I.
"Of course" kHarf echoed any-
body can see that!'
AZ il turned out. however. all the
shadow-chIldren were mistaken. for
the real-chiidren after walking for
quite awhile stopped at last In trent
or "A theatre.
Were going 10 the movies. ws-ra
going 70 tho mOviesF'' shouted
hnarf. "Didr d tell you so?' You
didn't M ALL" said the others. ''well,
i meant TO-" ne insisted.
IL was very dark inside the
theatre. Nil, Flor. Hanid and Yam
mis- didnt go for knarf. however.
tie was the most inquisitive shadow
In the world. and must no exnlorfnr.
Stay here pleaded the ofhsrs-
You n get into trouble" Without
listening 10 them. he strayed out inrr
tha aisle and peered around. Tha
first thing that caught his faurv
was the screen on which al this varv
moment Felix. the cat, was engared
In an exciting fight with an eia-
pant hnsrf hurried forward. to 10
as near 10 the screen as possible. Tor
- was extremely curious 10 ama
what was going a happen. 10
spranE upon tins stare and baldfv
rushed Up 10 the very edge oslhe
screen.
No DOT did he reach this snot
IMAM both Felix and the elephant
noticed him. for you must know that
they themselves were shadows. too.
and could naturally notice all other
shadows.
What are rou doing hcre7' CRIED
rfllN. Eo away" snortsd the eie-
plant. can't YOU see that every
one ~ watching - s@e what we 40
and no one Ia tbs least interested
in your"
Instead Of being deferred hv thi..
Knarf foolishly Jumped into fhe
screen itself and started rtInninr
around In great excliamsnt. Imma.
dlAteiy Felix and the elephant raced
after MIN, While the children In the
audience rocked with glae. for AZ
was most amusing to zee An cat ana
A. elephant chase a Httle bov- ~,
suddenly arrived on the scene from
no place at all. But Nj, Flor. Hand
and Yam saw NJ ones that fh~ u-'l.
bow was Knarf
Come back lulu1 DaDN -t onga.fs
they shouted In CONSERVATION. At
this very moment the elephant
caught KHarf in hia trunk and WITH
ore tremendous swing. hurled ham
back INTO the audience.
"Ha-ha-haha-ha." Laughed the
children.
"Humph." exclaimed Knarf,
pumping down with a thurnp. ~
don't think it's funny M ALL
CusgnEhL 1879. k~~Isassr FratlFs E~rirs. IL.
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Helpful Hints
A knottei thread pulled toward
the needle viii unravsl instantly.

A knotted thread pulled toward
the needle will unraval instantly.
To improve boiled bacon. add Q
teaspoonful OF vinegar. two cloves
and q little powdered nutmeg TO the
water.
To remove coffee or tea stain.
from delicate material. brush the
marks with glycsrlna. Rinse in luke
warm water and press on the wrong
side.
A slice OF lemon added 20 stewing
prunes improves thu flavor consid-
erably.
Felt weather stripping. which Il
very inexpensive for temporary use.
stops up all cracks through which
the cold wind seens.
In PAINTING a chamber floor. II thu
Dashboard Is painted the same color
as the floor. there viii be no danger
OF soillng the dashboard when the
floor Is being cleaned.
The odor OF onions can bs removed
much more quickly by the use al
cold water than BY the use Of warm
A cork stuck on . kettle cover will
prevent burns on fingers when lift.
ins cover IN a hurry. They can be
fastened on easily and neatly with
q piece OF picture wire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25

The foundation or health Is laid In
What the adult ~ to be
depends to u very considerable eK-
tent upon the al given The infant
Never forget this.
In one talk with a well informed
person the mother can learn tbs sim.
pie rules OF hygiene. When they are
applied to the upbringing OF the
child. all will so well.
Improper feeding IL a common
cause for failure OF development
The breast milk may lack the grow
ing elements Or III IL Ia fed from a
bottle. the food given the baby may
not be prepared properly. What
may seem Ike a triflinE change IN
the method OF feeding. may start the
child on the road TO health.
All the time | am telling you about
the dangers OF infections. Just as
localized or general Infections may
impair the health or adults, 80 they
may undermine the health Of "a baby.
Tuberculosis. abscess OF the ear.
pus conditions or the kidneys.
chronic bronchitis-any one OF these
and others may be responsible for
failure OF growth. Chronic stomach
trouble Is anotheF factor OF impor-
lance.
Every baby should be weighed
regularly. A record should be kept
and thu greatest care used 10 make
sure there IN satisfactory growth.
At birth tho average baby weighs
about ~: pounds. The healthy
child Is likely 10 treble In weight
during the first year. reaching
twenty or twenty-one pounds on the
first birthday. Unless there II n
gain OF at least four ounces a week
after the first week. you should look
for a reason.
The most rapid growth In during
the first twelve weeks. The slowest
growth usually ~ during the period
between the sixth and ninth months.
Wasting Is a bad sign. II you do
not observe the proper increase in
weight and appearance OF the baby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
ROmances of the Worlds
Great Lovers BY cozErTE DOUGLASS
Irene, the byzantine Empress.

However. Irene still continued 10
reign for five years longer. She pro-
posed 10 the emperor Charlemagne.
and according to some authorities.
her proposal was accepted. The
marriage. however. did not take
place. The chancellor OF the empire
took II upon himself tn break off the
match and the empress was seized
and banlshed-
IL Is said that the last days Of her
life were spent in poverty, as she
was forced to earn a living BY spin
ming Some say that she WAS sent
to a However. she lived
but q ear after her downfall.
Her zeal In restoring to the church
the images which had been banlshed,
and her rebuilding Of the monaster.
les which had bssn destroyed.
placed her high in the thoughts OF
the people. and she has been given
place among the saints OF the
Greek Church.
Perhaps. not the sort or q romantic
romance one usually hears. but the
story OF the ambition which used
love a. = stepping stone 10 It's goal.
places II among the historic
romances-
she must have been the possessor
OF q strong personality. whose
dominating characteristics could not
be denied. This n proven BY the
fact OF her first step. that or marry
In. the emperor. for even IN those
days when anything was liable to
happen there was a wide gulf be-
tween the Athenian orphan and the
emperor. Perhaps IL was her beauty
which attracted the emperor, IN fast
IL must have bean. for there was
nothing else TO warrant his attrzc-
ton. And IL does seem cclncidertal
that her life ended as II began, liz
poverty and distress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25

you will find them very effective and
more easily used than the paste
bleach.
Lemon juice is splendid for bleach
ing out stains from under and around
the nails. Ths finger tips may be
dipped into the juice. or an range
wood stick with a bit OF cotton
wrapped around the end may be
dipped In the lemon juice then rubbed
over the area 70 be bleached. III the
stains DO not respond 10 ths lemon
juice. a paste may DO made OF
powdered pumice and peroxide. Rub
this over tho stains. then rinse the
hands IN warm water.
Brittle nails are often q Sign of too
much acid in the system If you
have this condition TO any degree q
physician should be consulted. IL
how evar. the nails remain brittle and
have a habit Of breaking and split
ting. 4 liberal amount Of olive oil
should be msssaged into and around
the nails. Allow IL % remain on
overnight.
Ragged edges and hang nails
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
Loves Awakening r, s.. "i;.. s %s.. = :
Otchy ProPidotes MGdge's Annoyance by Playing Santa Claus
10 The Entire Female Contingent.
Adele Garrison

/ Vainly ! tried TO call 70 my ala the
conviction my Conmnn rense.
backed by Lilllan's opinion. always
has given nle-that Dlcky's admira-
ton for Ed4th's capabilities as a bus
mess partner Is untinCed by roman
tic sentiment. There had been some.
thing In his voice-or so ! imagined
when he told her 10 look at her re-
Election In the mirror, which was as
nightly provocative OF jealous con-
lecture as the beautiful gift he had
made her.
If X had NOT been for Lillian and
Harry ! am afraid the other mem.
bars OF our family would have seen
that something was distinctly wrong
with me. for I was like a person
who had received a blow, with dulled
perceptions. and slowness OK thought.
But Loyalty. skillfully. they covered
my silence. keeping UP 10 incessant-
~ the rattle or merry quips Tn which
thsy both excel that the silence or
anyone else at the table passed un-
noticed.
Santa Claus Comes.
When we went into the library for
our after-dinner coffee. DicAy drank
IAr 4f1AN anu rAfWR4 W AAE hLif
stay here everybody until / get
back" he said percmptDriiy. "I wan't
be gone five minutes.
III was nearer ten. however when
ne appeared. carrying a ~paEtaDuard
box about the SIZE cf the wrapped
parcel he had brought from the city.
lie set II down on the table. lifted
the lid. and beckoned 10 Junior. who
enthronsG on Mr.. Underwood 5
knees. was making the most OF the
hour left him before his bedtime
Come here. son. and play santa
Claus he said
It IN "A familiar role 10 Junior. tcr
both Dicky ard Harry Underwood
revsl IN bringing home ~nonsersicsl
gifts Tor the whole family which
Junior distributes with the same
pride os office that he gives 70 the
flowers and bonbons which our men
also bring home 10 Us with fatter-
inT frequency.
Our young son dashed up 70 The
table and Dicky handed him "A small
box. evidently that OF a jeweler. with
hls r. sndm0ther's nana On lr. Then
IN rapid succession Junior dlstrl
huted similar boxes 10 L.llan. 20
Katherine. 20 Nary and TO me. Re.
turning to Lillian a second time with
a box marked for Marion.
NOW look ~ the loot" Dirky Eaid
a. Junior returned iD tho table
Continued Tomorrow
ccryr4EaA. itss. AsaHsa5tr IsaI-fs sUrisa. 10
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hICKT did not keep Us waiting
long III he took advantage
OF the opportunity Harry
Underwood sdroitly had gwen him
FOR . word alone with Edith Fair
fax. he did not spend much time In
the conversation. We were scarcely
settled In the big a with the motor
idllng. ready for an instant's start.
when he appeared at the door or the
building which houses thu art maya
zine. He was carrying the bag
which Mr.. Underwood had left for
him. and with II q square package
so hastily wrapped and tied that Il
was almost falling apart. Knowing
his fastidiousness. l judged that the
parcel must hare been an after
thought, caught up and wrapped in
haste at the last moment
lie opened the door OF the ton.
eat and deposited the baE on the
floor. But he kept the box with
him M he took his seat beside Mr.
Underwood IN front. and carried IL
al during the drive-another unus-
ual proceeding for him. as he dis
likes { be bothered with the are Of
anything while travelling.
What you got there. old turnip2"
Mr.. Underwood gIbed "a Matching
OF eEgs?"
you might call IL that Dlcky
returned "a bit shortly. and the
promptness with which Harry Tn
dcrwood dropped the subject instead
Of keeping up his raiilsry as Is his
usual custom. told me that he had
caught and accepted Dicky's disin-
~clination 10 disfuss the package.
Feminine Curiosity.
OF course my feminine curiosity
occupied itself for the rest or the
journey with the mysterious parcel.
But Dlcky ~vouchsafed no word con-
corning IL. and when we had reached
the farm. he went directly TO bis
room. bearing II with him.
In the carefully casual relations
which have been Dicky's and mine
for the last year. We tacitly see to
II that We tall. to each other fire.
quently with apparent friendllness-
But when a few minutes after going
70 his room. ne appeared again. with
out the box. he skllifuliy avoided
my vicinity. Nor did his eyes meet
mine once at dinner.
How l got through the meal, I do
not know. The vision OF Edith
Fairfax decked u In the ornaments
Dicty had given her. was constant
lv before me as l. had see her I'm
the mirror at my husbands Office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
Some Odd Facts

Heligoiand Is crumhllng so rapidly
that $4,000 Is being spent to pre-
vent IL falling into the sea The
small island is the remains OF a tract
of land which a thousand years ago
was the size OF the Isle OF Wight.
The finest opal In the world has
heen unearthed az Lightning Ridge.
New South Wales 1t is SIX and n
half inches by two inches, weighs
100 carats and combines every color
az the rainbow In shinlmerinS per
fiction.
The number OF boys born still ex.
ceeds that OF girls. the proportion
last year being one thousand and
forty-two boys 10 n thousand girls.
The record for boys was In 1919
when II was one thousand and sixty
10 one thousand.
The workers OF England spend
ESQ. 600. 1000 q year in travelling be-
tween home and work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
To Live!-Thats the Real Incentive of Women Who Work
Sleeveless Frocks Again Favored
Southern Styles Featuring
Cap Sleeves, or None at
All, for Sportswear
BY MARIE AIAROT

"HE Southern styles are the
surest indication for the
fashions which will pre-
dominate in the Summer season
And this year. Dame Fashion
has swung the pendulum back
to the sleeveless era All sports
dresses designed for Southern
wear are showing either the cap
sleeves, or else no sleeves at all.
Cardigan jackets are prime
favorites TO be worn with these
frocks, either OF the same color,
but preferably Of q contrasting
color.
Pictured here are two dresses
especially designed for the
Winter vacationist and all the
newest foibles are embodied in
them.
At the left is a charming
frock Of oyster white silk
gabardine. The cap sleeves are
banded with tucked inserts,
which are also used down one
side Of the smartly pleated skirt.
The belt, which is one Of the
important accessories these
days, is OF the material and
fastens with a smoked pearl
buckle.
At the right is a sleeveless
frock of canarv yellow broad
cloth. 1t Is made in the popular
slipover style and buttons with
pearl buttons. The inverted
pleats in the skirt give the full
ness needed. This is one Of the
most popular Of the one-piece
styles and one which is sure to
find favor, as it is "tubsble"
and invariably becoming.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
The Art of Beautifying Your Hands

should be clipped a. soon az possible
so as not TO tear tbs flesh. thus
avoiding irritation.
A paste made OF %cornneal and
buttermilk is excellent for bleaching
the hands and should be permitted TO
remain on overnight Gloves should
be worn to prevent the bleach from
staining the bed linens.
White spots on the finger nails
are bruises. caused by striking the
nail against hard objects and tie
only remedy for such condition Is to
avoid bruislng the naiiA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25

one which actually was &C
complished by the Empress Irene.
wife or Leo ~. the East Roman
emperor.
Irene was q poor Athenian orphan.
who at the age OF seventeen married
Leo then emperor OF Constantinople.
Her beauty was exquisite and abe
speedily gained the confidence and
lovs or her feeble husband On his
death which occurred in the year
$50. she was left by him a the sole
guardian OF the empire. TO act as
regent until her t~en-ycar-old son
Constantine VI, became OF age.
Then IL va that abe displayed the
sagaclty and firmIess which have
made her a figure In history.
Irene was an autccrat TO her
finger tips. and her son early chaffed
under her desDouc dictates He at
tempted to free himself from her
influence. but was frustrated and
crushed by the troops OF the en-
press. who demanded that the oath
be taken IN her name alone.
Her ambition oveIcznae her love.
and at her sons constant evidences
os wanting to throw or the yoks
which she Rad placed on hts shout
ders. she determined TO ret rid Of
him. Accordingly she ordered that
he be seized and brought back TO
thu palace at Constantinopls. where
AZ her orders. his eyesight was
destroyed. An eclipse OF the sun took
place az almost tbs identical time OF
this outrage, and seventeen days
darkness thereafter were attributed
10 the anger Of heaven at the crime.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
Advice to Girls
By Annie Laurie
NEAR ANNIE AUR

NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
- How IS the best way 10 find
out II a boy really likes you?
whats the reasonable length
ot time 20 talk over the telephone
10 a boy2
3.-There Is a boy whom / like
very much. although he doesn't know
me, and / haven't met him. and be-
ing TOO shy" 10 be introduced 10
him what should | 10 10 gain his
friendship?
4-Ntl II be appropriate TO send
q birthday card. 10 a boy friend that
/ have known for over a wear?
5.@Should I speak 20 a boy that
stood me- up on a date for a dance7
S-Nhat would you do II a boy
swore while talking 70 you over the
phone and then asked -forEivenesS7
NY boy friend Is very nice to
me until an ola girl friend o. his
comes here from another town.
When she leaves he comes hack 10
me again. WAC % you th!nk be
really likes?
Sis it proper 70 invite a small
crowd OF boy friends when there are
girls over and nothing 10 do? There
Is always n ~chaperCne there.
THREE NJSkETEERS.
TNdREE MUSKETEERS. LIZ he
IL really likes you. YOU can certain.
ly tell from his actions and ccaver-
sat!on.
c-No time limit that 7 have ever
heard. But prolonged conversations,
unless on important subjects. are
rather stupid.
S-NothinS at ali until you are
| properly introduced.
4-la Eood taste and quite appro-
pirate.
6-SPsak to him. but Go not en-
courage his friendship.
6-Any young man who ~ 80 il
bred IS 20 make usa os such an ex.
preston Is not worth considering
even as an acquaintance.
T.-It looks as Though he likes the
/ other girl.
S-QIita appropriate As long -
| you ala chaperungG.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
Making Helps
BY WANDA BARTON
What Is Your Birthstone?

EN selecting birthday gifts why not
got a ring or some bit Of Iewelry
- containing the persons natal
stone? These stones and the senti.
ment connected with them vary ~
different countries. The influence OF
the stones was believed in until early
IN the seventeenth century. a sroup
~ twelve stones were worn on y
breast plate OF tha High Priest Aaron
described ia the Book OF Exodus.
each stone representing a tribe or
Israel. The twelve stones also have
a distinct relationship 10 the signs
cf the Zodiac.
Perhaps the most famous OF magic
stones were those Get in King Solo
r.ca's rlur. which represented earth.
ar. fire and water. lie had only 10
look upon II to know everything
earthly, and many things heavenly,
IL WIS said.
Peonls born IN March are under the
Fsgn az Pisces. their ruling planet is
Neptune. their stcns the bloodstnne.
their flower the violet. The blood
stone has been reNCred as "a symbol
az MYSTIC power. and as early as
1000 n. &. II was a favoTiiO stone or
re Hebrews and Syr!ans. Il wa
eua into prayer beads. and our own
North American Indians cut the
STONE into heart shaped pieces 70
ward or evil. The stone Is said 70
1.<Stow on the wearer wisdom. couT-
age. strength, physical and mental
health.
The January child is lucky enough
20 have the garnet. a precious stone
that Is native in Montana. New Mex
500. Arizona and North Carolina.
sometimes called a Rhodolte. The
flower "a the ~snowdrop.
FEBRUARY child has the amethyst
for "A Jewel aud the modest primrose
Tor the flower. April Chlld has a dia-
mond. a daisy for the natal Flower
and Taurus its Zodiacal sign.
Emerald is the stone for May. ana
'no happier mother IN the land than
she who ear an emerald on her
hand 1uns has the agate and the
sweet honeysuckle. July the tNr-
ouo!se, symbol OF prosperity and
cheer. ans the water-lily Tor a natal
flovyer. The carnelian Il the stone
FOR August and the poppy IS the
flower. This stone Is said 10 be the
onlv one that Christ ever wore.
September the ~chrysolte, symbol OF
cladness OF heart - the chosen
stone. the morning-glory y flower.
October child has the beryl and has
a modest hop flower as a symbol
The November stone II the topa1
y flower the chrysanthemum. De-
canbsr tone IS the ruby. stone q
Charity. Dignity and Divine Power,
and holly IS the symbol.
Stones devoted 10 faith. hope,
charity and love symbols arc also
popular ana many Of the latter are
used for engagement presents. And
therA arc cutie q number ~ sN
called friendship stones that are
popular Is GIFTS FOR older people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-25
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

HINGER NAILS can make or mar the beauty
of the hands, and like all other points of
beauty, they must have their share of at
tention If you wish to appear well groomed at
all times.
If the nails are thoroughly manicured once
each week, a few minutes daily care will keep
them in perfect condition.
The hands must be washed well several times
each day with good soap and warm water, using
a stiff bristled brush. work the lather into your
hands. then rinse in cooler water and dry thor
oughly TO prevent chapping. If you remember
TO push the cuticle back each time the hands
are washed. the half moon will he kept visible.
While we don't hear so much about the half
moon. it is Just as important 10 nail beauty az
it ever was.
Tha hrffer l. h,rli- Wv ,,od