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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-08-29

day picking berries.
Lawrence and Ralph King were in
Comertown Thursday.
Eller Strand was in town Friday.
Harvesting is about completed in
the Comertown vicinity. Wheat is
yielding about IL and Is bushels per
acre.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1929-08-29

Mrs. Don Losing and children Wis
lite Mrs. Sam Stratton Tuesday.
Miss Edith Engebretson returned
home Saturday after visiting sever
al days with Myra and Montana
Bucklin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
Color an Important Feature of
the Modern Bathroom

AZ they are situated In an alcove.
The tubs r placed quite low. so
they are easy to step IN and out VI.
while for heavy people who are
rather uInid In these wide tubs there
IS a rail at the back. set into the
wall I'd assist one In rising. one
may also use a rubber tub mat to
prevent slipping. Some tubs are set
tiush with the floor like a tank or
pool. some even having a step dow l..
But they are the exception rather
than the rule.
The toilet bowl of n vitreous
china Is favored because IL Is so easy
To keep clean. IL will not stain,
which is another consideration when
We hesitate on account Of its added
cost. The new seats. resembling
mother-of-pearl. are very attractive.
and IL seems almost too bad to cover
them with the cane chair hat comes
to slide right owe and conceal the
toilet. The seat lifts off the chair.
80 that IL need not be constantly
moved.
Every large bathroom should have
q small dressing table. Frequently
a semi-toilet must be made there and
tns little necessities In the drawers
r called into use. Glass towel
rods are superseding all others, while
glass knobs hold bathrobes and other
garments Rubherized silk curtains
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
VIE uitra-mOdeTn bathroom Il
getting an almost undue share

getting ar almost undue share
of attention from decorators.
NaIl-cOvering designers and up-to-
date plumbers. In a recent lecture
an interior decorator advanced the
idea that the ideal bathroom should
be black IN order 20 bring out the
beauty or the flesh Llnts. We whO
have enjoyed the appealing cleanli-
ness Of the all-white bathroom can
not altogether agree with his senu-
ments.
We greatly admire the colored por-
celaln tubs. bowls and toilets. We
also approve OF silver and cold-plated
faucets that require no cleaning.
Matching borders with white tiles
half way up the walls are attractive
and easily cleaned. Upper walls are
being covered with metal tiles. rough
plaster that Is waterproufcd. or a
bathroom paper. chintz or linen. also
waterproofed and glazed so that IL
may be wiped down on cleaning days
without damage 10 it, surface or a2-
pearance.
Brass pipes are beins used. and.
though they are a bit more exFen-
sive TO install. they last lmmeasur-
ably longer. The pipes are concealed
from the layman's eyes. but they are
so arranged that the plumber may
reach them readily without tearing
out walls and partitions In any way.
Most Of the tubs are built In today
in the new type OF buildings. No
exposed tubs with legs are 10 be
seen. Generally they are against the
wal on two. sometimes three. sides
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14

To stay after school every afternoon
for "A week IL a very grave punish-
ment for q little boy.
Just then knarf, realizing that
staying after school concerned him
quite as much as IL did his master,
sprang onto teachers desk. de.
termined 10 find the name "a the
fifth continent which, 10 tell the
truth he had no knowledge or either.
Come back. come back" ahontad
the other shadows in dIsmay.
Without listening 10 them. ne
squeezed between the pages of n
large geography book, took a rllmpsr
81 the map and hastily crawled cut
again. Then he stood on the edge
OF tEs desk. right under teachers.
nose. and shouted with al his might:
ASIA"
stop that Whispering exclaimed
teacher angrily. supposing that the
faint buzzing noise she heard near
by came from one Of the front-seat
pupils "ASIAF repeated Knarg.k
who saw that Frank apparenuhf
didn't hear him At this Instant
teacher. angler than ever. rapped
her ruler SFDartly On the desk. Alaz
that was not alt IL came down Iuat
~ Hmartly on the mDerfin~nr
shadow. who was thrown flat On his
tare-aE flat as a be-
but Frank. who fancIed he heard
something. though ha didn't know
from whom or where, cried brightly.
Asa And that's how Frank
~ poor knarf-lnarned their les
soni
e'0snfh- 1879. Hs~s7a7sF Tssrurs s-r-sss. Inc
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not answer. and I saw Marion'a beau
tlfui gray eyes change from appeal
70 wonderment, and then to hostile
disappointment But they softfned
Immediately when Lillian turned To
me with a little smile and said:
Wen leave the decision 70 Auntie
Madge."
l knew that ths victory was
Marion's. for Lillian already was
aware OF my opinion. and / cut short
the child's suspense AZ once.
i decide for Ronald" i said
promptly. He may write and tele-
phone and call"
Marion started toward me, but
checked herself al the first step. I
knew that In il had been some other
favor than n involving Ronald
Brixton she would have flung her
self ut me and Rugged me ecKtatI-
caliy. But she did rot wish her
mother or me to see how high "a val
uation she put upon the permission
given her.
Thank you both 30 much" she
said sedately. May ! 70 and tell
Ronald and Carolyn now They are
anxious to hear"
"Of course. run along" Lillian
said But when the door had closed
behind her my friend faced me with
tragic eyes.
My baby has gone. Aadge." che
said. This n just the beginning"
"Of course IL is" ! said. Put
please don't act rs 4, the wedding
march was sounding in your ears.
The boy hasn't asked MarAon's hand
I'm marriage. You know ! don't think
you need ~ plan her trcusseau for
another fortnight"
felt - In | were touching a real
grief brutallT. but I knew that she
must not IT, permitted 10 brood fool
ishlv over a perfectly natural request
on her young daughters. and I felt
justified ia my crassness when the
tragic lines n her face relaxed and
she smiled, though ruefuliy.
"Iu try 70 be reasonable" size
said. Cons on down. We've cot 10
take al CT MaTion's traps over 10
school with her"
TO BE C~onfinued.l
CSrysiEkt. Ia. AsE4St2sF k-atsss Service. Inn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
Seen on 9Th Ave.
By Florcnce w. Ross

The ensemble Is undoubtedly the
most important note In this seasons
fashions. From sports. through
daytime street and dress. to Informal
and formal evening-all are shown
and stressed Lavish use Of fur.
Sharp and decided color contrasts.
and-m0st important Of all-the
shortened coat are featured. BY the
latter ! G all the coats that do
not cover the hem OF the frock.
This included a whole range OF
length. from the snort or f~inger-tip
jacket TO the three-quarter and
seven-eiEhths, and including many
lengths In between.
For Winter resort wear the short
Jacket costume and the cape coat are
IN favor. One smart ensemble dis
played by a prominent New York
couturier Is OF loosely woven tweed
IN shades OF beige. with a blouse Of
delicate green crepe silk. The coat
Is lined with the Same silk.
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TWO "sKOTCH" FRIENDS.
Loves Awakening Ts s,. sss. s ~... o. .
Lillian, Reluctantly Reaiising Her -Baby" Has CroUn Up,
Grants Ronald Permission 70 Cell on Marion az School
BY Adele GarTison-
r SAW Lilian's Iips tighten y

TIT SAW Lillsn's lips tighten a.
Marion craved permission TO
TASK her something and I
knew tina she surmIsed the question
had something to do with Ronald
Brixton. But her response was
prompt and kindly.
'Of course. sweetheart." she said.
What l. it?"
"weu-you-see-it's Ike this"
Marion was stammering and her
cheeks were ~crlmsoning. Mrs.
Barnes II Rwfully strict about any
body coming to call on the girls
boys. j mean a boy has 10 have
special written permission signed by
a mother or a father. and. more than
that. II must be given to Mrs. Barnes
personally by one OF the parents b.
fore he can Get past this front door
or telephone a girl"
Yes, I know that, Marion Lillian
said. Those are the regulations OF
any good school"
Marion nodded. swallowed hard
and began again:
Almost all the girls have boys on
the favored lst-brothers. COUSINS"
AcSs WITCH elAote1 you 4 cLleGn
Der Dr.. Barnes saying that the way
the cousins multiplied after a girl
entered school was one OF the mar
wells Of the ages"
Lillian's one a dry, amused,
and her young daughters flush
deepened.
But I haven't anybody Al an
she went on bravely. -znd-Ronaid--
ID coming down 20 see Carolyn once
In u whle-and he wanted me 10 ask
you In you'd write him permission 10
See me also when he comes. and 10
telephone me. and he wants 20 write
TO me INK In "a while. too"
She tumbled the words out IN hur-
ried staccato fashion. with her eyes
fixed pieadingiy upon LIilian's. I
found myself holding my breath as
I waited for my friends ans~er. It
was 50 natural and so ingenious a
request that I felt Lillian must
grant H. 4 refusal would be a grave
mistake.
For perhaps ten seconds Lillian did
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
The Stars Say
For Tuesday, Jan. Is.
By %cENEvIEVE kENfBLE.

"A LTHOUGH there are certain
~ testimonies OF activity IN bust
ness. publishing and industry.
with large corporations and old insti-
tutions. under benefits. yet there IL
a Marian configuraLon limiting Of
much friction. strife and inharmony.
With this dlsintegrating force in
check. there Is good prospect Of
much gain and many benefits. esre-
clRliy with old-eStablished concerns.
Those whose birthday II u ma
look for n year OF gain and advance
mcnt. with benefits from corpora
tons. elderly persons and old instl-
tutions. Fut a tendency to quarrel.
undue agErcsSivenass. litigation and
gambling would iaopardiEe these good
augurtes
A child born on this day may have
much qualification for and
Advancement. but a tendency toward
rash. impetuous and i~Ii-Soverned
conduct may defeat these prsrS-
poets. IL should be given early dis
c!pline In self-Sovernment
Discussions. Like suiGii streams al
first begun. nseen the, rise, but
gather as they run.-Carfh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
Advice to Girls
By Annie Laurie
NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ lis II correct for a Girl 10
hold a mans coat while he puts II
on no matter what age or where
they happen 70 tie?
What should a girl say when
her boy friend introduces her 10
someone else as "his sweetheart"2
3-Do sou consider ID owe when
a young nan shows hts 'afteC-
tons" only when be Is alone with
the girl?
We thank you sincerely IN ad-
vance.
INoUISITIVE AND CURIOSITY.
yNQUISITIvE: II is absolutely In.
Il correct for a girl to hold a mans
coat. unless he be elderly or a
cripple.
lin the first place. the young
man should never Introduce the girl
ID this manner. Ii h decidedly bad
form The correct acknowledgment
ID any Introduction IL How DO YOU
dog"
al certainly do. For II T. dis
tlnctly bad form 70 make any public
demonstration or affection. or course.
the young man should show con
s~ideratIun and courtesy 20 the young
lady In public. but he l. not expected.
nor Is 1t eve In good taste. TO parade
ones affection 70 the SAFE OF all and
sundry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
Home Making Helps
by Wanda Barton

are In general use and come IN all
the pastel cOlOrs. as well as with
floral patterns. The looking glasses
are In frames that are uninjured ~
water. and two cabinets for nee1i-
cines and for tOile; articles are quite
complete. The soap and toothbrush
holders ara In cOlored china 10 match
the bowl.
Bathroom rugs are "a variety.
Rugs that slide on the tiles aTs
rather a end 10 the less sure
footed. Soft rubber mats before the
tub are liked BY many better than
the usual mats OF terry cloth. The
borders and initials OF the large tow.
els may match the tile or tub. The
shaving coat for men is OF colorful
terry cloth made like a dressing
gown. and II Is very handy to don
straight from the bath.
The dainty green bathroom IL very
attractive for general family use.
Where there are several in home or
apartment, individual choice OF col
ors TO correspond with the bedrooms
to which they are attached may be
planned. The rose-colnred room ap-
peals perhaps more strongly than
the pale blue. which Is a bit colder
in hue. Rooms OF black and white.
black, purple and lilac. or done in a
futurist combination OF colors. ap-
zeal TO extremists
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14

and tends to keep the teeth white
and cleaning.
For those Of you who MA have
bridge work In your mouths. IL Is
essential that you rinse the mouth
frequently with a good antiseptic
m0uth wash. Food particles find
their way under the bridge work and
ferment. thus laying the foundation
for all sorts OF unpleasant mouth
diseases.
Also for beauty's sake. visit your
dentist promptly whenever anything
like a cavity appears. This IN addi-
ton to your regular semlannual
visits.
II after applying your Iipstick your
teeth appear 10 have a yellow or
Grayish cast. when you know they
are white. the shade OF the rouge Is
probably at fault. Some shades OF
red bring about this peculiar change
IN color in the teeth. So far I have
not been able 10 work out any defin-
lie rule governing this fact. except
10 know that IL Is true. Therefore.
as 4 remedy. all | a tell you is TO
experiment with lighter or darker
shades or iipstick until you find one
that doesn't bring about this particu-
Tar effect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14


I wish / knew how many soda
mint tablets arc sold every year.
The number must be tremendous.
IL seems 10 me that n day never
passes but ! see somebody taking
one or asking for bicarbonats OF
soda. IL Is sought 20 overcome the
~dlsagreeable acidlty by taking doses
OF a n~eutralizing agent
The vegetables and fruits carry
agents which are alkaline producing.
OF course, this is not true OF all Of
them. but Il is OF many. III YOU are
inclined 10 acidity you should make
q study OF these matters. seeking TO
regulate the diet so as TO get in a
natural way the alkaline substances
your digestion requires.
Oranges, apples and other splen-
did fruits have juices which contain
vegetable acids. But. strange 10 say.
shey are not utilized by the system
as acids. In the laboratory OF the
hb0dy they are converted into aka.
lines and have il neutralizing effect
upsn the acids developed hy the body
processes.
The fruits and vegetables possess
ether qualities besides the n to
which j have referred. They con-
tain q quantity of fibrous. indiges-
tihla material. This we speak OF as
'roughags." These substances act
in q like brushes 10 cleanse
the intestinal walls and 10 hasten the
discharHe Of waste from the body.
II the % is too well refined II
supplies nothing 10 give body 10 the
intestinal content There Is nothing
Cor the muscular walls 10 work upon
end to drive along it's course the
waste substance.
In the absence OF proper intesti-
mai action constipation is sure 10
occur. The longer the mass remains
in the bowel the greater the degree
az fermentation and the greater the
aclditv. Acid fermentation" is In
evitsbla and acidity Of the system
viii result.
tn rather an unscicntific way per-
haps | have told you how excessive
acidity originates l hope you VIII
govern your habits 80 as 10 avoid IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14

try % Impress people with ms status
a. a real herman by the luridness
or nv language
wouidn'. begin avery remark
with '-Cripes.' and punctuate everv
0thar sentence with "Hellt' No n
ohlecis TO an occasional Damn
but a steady string ar swear words
whether registering rage or used ~
A nose or merely as an unfortunate
habit. leaves the nearer cold and IN
impressed.
II ] had a temper. ia learn 10 con-
troll u without offending others. u
Id formed u had habit. I'd d.liher.
at4lv set out TO break a. and II I
wanted 20 prove my virility. I'd find
sons less unpleasant way az doing
l..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14

NJ u. Flor. Hand. Yam ard
knarf - tho five little
shadow-chIldren with the
t~urned-about names-atteuded school
A. regularly As their masters and
mlstressea. Teachers never objected
70 them-nor ever noticed them. for
that matter-as they perched on the
class room walls and watched and
listened to everything that went on.
As tar a. The children were con-
cerned. they paid no attention to
their shadows either. But they
should have. FOR shadows can be a
great help to little children-some-
times. as you will soon see.
When teacher would ask: How
much IL sO-mDcb plus so-much?"-
the shadows would Immediately
shout out: "So-andso-much"-cr
whatever tho answer happened 70 be.
However. even though they shouted
at the tops of their voices. no ona
heard them for shad0w-lanRuaEe ID
the s~tiilest language In the world.
Well lt happened ono day n this
chilren were having "a geography les
SON. Teacher sRt behind her desk
and asked questions. What are this
names M the five c~cntinants7"
North America" cried little Jim.
speaking ~ first.
"SOuth America" ssid DlnRh.
Africa" declared Rolf.
Europe Is the fourth" put II
MAY. n
And what IL the name % the last
continent?' demanded teacher. look
ing squarely at Master Frank. As
ill-luck would have n. no had been
too busy flying his kite the after
Don before 10 look into his Seogra-
ply. and had absolutely no idea
what the name ~ the fifth conti-
nent might w.. I'll DIDN'T know
no started. Teacher frowned- what
You don't know she cried. you'd
batter try % know nc once. for If
you don't. ycuu stay after school
every afternoon for n week. AZ
this Frank rrew terribly confused
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
A Fashion Models Diary
BY GRACE THORNCLIFFE.
SLn TILL iIuorlI a Smart Mem SuiI.
By A T%HORNCLIFF
She Talks About a Smart Neto Suit.


"ELL. Diary Dear IL say
when Madame comes back 70
rule the roost. We've been as busy
ss bees and worried 70 death all the
time FOR fear we would make some
terrible mistake.
And what "A day we mad today.
Mrs. NnnderwhoOsls Is one OF our yet
customers. She buys more In a
month than some do in a year. But
how she makes Us work for a sale!
IYrst Of an. she insists on having
Madame and Madame only. walt upon
hsr. she generally Just hlgh-hats
Helene and me and VIII have none
~ US. Well. she blew IA this morn
ing and almost blew out IN the same
moment when We told her that
Nia6Ame was out ~ town. Helene
II acticaliy tat on her ID keep her IN
ne shop. | told her ia Just show
her A Few AZ d newest models and
II she dian't want 20 buy now we'd
prt reserve" on them and she
could come and collect them when
Madame returned.
@iie fiuAIN Cundescenaed TO be
COS Ned into a chair and we Iew
around 10 Get out az snAppiest
numbers Since We don't generally
wait on her, we're not exactly ac-
onaintcd with the lsdN's tastes. And
how she turned up her nose at every
thiuE we brought OUT
was almost IN tears. ! knew
Madame would ny into a tzntrum
n she heard that We let one OF her
best customers out without making
q; least q sale.
The worst part Of Y was that the
ia1v never has n definite idea 81
suw. what she wants 70 buy. or even
look al. She has 60 IA clothes
now that shed never H. able 20 wear
than All. We showed her every
thing from lingerie Up But there
VAS no pleasing her.
And then I got an Inspiration I
crce heard Madame say that Mrs
vznGegw hoosis won't buy anything
unless rs very different She sets
the styles fer her particular set and
wants the very latest. Wei. We Got
n new suit IN the other day that's
lust grand. Helene tried IL on when
L ranas in. snd Il MAS - bccoR'ne
tnat 7 vas sure II Mrs. Wander
whcoSls saw her IN 4 she wouldn't b
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able 70 resist A. And she wasn't She
Mas enrApturcd by Il. but she really
hated 10 give IN 20 US and max q
pugchase-but she Just couldn't help
u
well In II. too. It's OF black broad.
cloth trimmed win ermine-a very
regal combination. And We inveiglei
The sdy into buying = tiny srmine
barrel muff 70 so with *.
Nei-heleno and l can greet
Madame with q clear conscisrce
now,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14
Answers to Health Queries

Il. l.. X. o.-What should a boy
weigh who Is seventeen years old
and 5 feet 6 inches tall7
2.-How can I improve my circu-
lation?
3.-what Is the cause OF insomnia7
Allow can / get rid or pimples7
A.-For his age and height he
should weigh about i3l pounds.
2.-This may he done by building
up your entire system. a rundown
state OF health Is usually responsible
for poor circulation.
3.-Nany cases OF insomnia are
due 10 intestinal disturbances. con.
stipation. worry and overwoTk.
Locate the underlying cause and
treatment can be prescribed
Correct the diet. by cutting
down OF sugar. starches and coffee.
Eat simple food Avoid constipation.
r. A. Q.-Would n ervou condi.
ton cause a breaking out all over
the body7 II not. what would cause
"A rash. resembling little pimples
filled with water?
A--Yes. n trouble IN very likely
due to hives and may be caused ny
nerves. constipation, a food poison
ing. which produces irritation or
there may be a possible kidney con,
dition. For further particulars send
a self-addressed. stamped envelope
and repeat o u question.
G. C. o.-What can be done for
acidity In the system?
Avoid excessive sweets and
acid-producing foods and keep the
system clear. See the article above.
NJ. 4. Q.-Mv throat II perfectly
normal excepting when ! eat and try
to w ailow-what causes this?
A.-Haye your throat examined
there must be a source Of irritation.
CnpyrlxhL ig.9. Nssspapsf Feature s@sirs. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-14

| don't beErudga buying a girl a
package ~ ci5arettes-two or three
for that matter-but I do hate be-
Ing asked for them all the time III
a ziri must ne "A chaIn-smoker. /
think she ought 70 try buying her
own Cigarettes and carrying them
once Ia a while. No matter what
you're telling her. she interrupts
with gimme a Gig
The cigarettes may be within
reaching distancs OF her. but she'll
stu call out gimme a c!g." Girls
Ike that ought 20 keep a package
81 cigarettes strapped 70 their wrists.
where they 4 be handy.
I've got more important things 70
do n life than b q Characteristics.
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with him / find he has thought through TO logical
conclusions many important matters.
In this conversation he pointed out how many
persons Of his acquaintance suffer from the eff
fects of excessive acidity Of the system. He is
right about it. Many people do suffer a lot
from this cause.
Why is acidity so common?
There are two chief reasons:
First-We don't eat regularly of correct COM
binations of food.
Second-Two many civilized men suffer from
constipation. Almost invariably acidity follows.
Show me nine persons who are restless and
s~leepless at night At least seven or eight OF
them viii be the victims OF habitual constipation.
There is no one thing SO productive of disturbed
sleep as constipation.
The blood, If it is normal, il either neutral or
That is, it is neither acid nor alkaline. or else it Is