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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Loves Awakening
Iary a Queen?-Madge Is An Agog Fhen Prince Georges
Asks for an fnferrierr With "Mory's Cunrdianr'
Adele Garriso

OPENED my lips In protest
against the retaliation I knew
Mary was planning against
Princess olipa. or T~ransvania. then
closed them again tightly. This "in-
ternational romance as Harry Un-
derwood fs~cetiousiy had dubbed the
pairing off OF Dina with Noel and
Mary with Georges, had progressed
10 n point from which X must pro-
coed I'm M direction or the other.
/ thought I could see the inevi.
table end OF the affair." hoped that
II would send the two scicns or row.
atty back to their fathsrlands-and
! was sure that before tho affair
eliminated there would be- clashes,
determinations and suffering. But
three OF the quartet were head
strong and ruthless. Only one, and
that m Noel Veritren, had my real
sympathy. and i felt that he needed
a lesson first learned by the cave
man, triteiy typifisd by the old line
concerning a faint heart and a fair
lady and M true fin this modern are
m II evar had been.
So I made my reply to Mary a
promise that ] would call her an she
wished. and an admonition 10 10 10
sleep. Then thoroughly exhausted
by my strenuous day, 4 tucked her
UP and going back to my own couch
fell asleep. I'VE NJ i was wonder
Ing Just how far the girl meant TO
30 In her desire 10 punish Dina and
Nosl. Would ahs actually engage
herself TO Prince Georges when har
heart was 20 entirely Noei'n2
The answer came speedily to me.
IL was the very next afternoon that
! noticed a decided change In Mary's
attitude toward tho Prince. whose
identity she did lot yet suspect. She
always had held him distinctly at N
distance despite her airy testing with
him. had been prettily and adroitly
battling. But when he appeared with
his usual proposal FOR a drive. there
was d ~softening CT her manner. IA
touch OF pretty appeal TO his 1ucR-
ment which ! saw With q wry smile
was like q heady wine 20 the admir-
Ing soung Prince.
Another thing i notsd- FOR tho
drive Mary g0uned herseif I'm tho
new sports costume which she. in
her thrift OF the Summer. had saved
for very special oc~czsions- Her
shoes. stockings ana hat we're also
the best her ~wardrobs possessed. and
she carried the bag Lillian had given
her.a proceeding most unusual for
Mary upon an ordinary drive
As I saw them 20 down .as drive
] commented 20 myself dryiy that
Mary was armed for conquest. ana II
was not surprised when upon their
return Prince Georges escorted her
10 the steps with an unnistakabls
air OF possession.
"Ah. Mrs. Graham he SAID.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Lives and Loves of
Great Stage Beauties

to her that the heights OF heaven.
had been scaled.
John Gays "Beggars Opera" was
Mt that time receiving the piaudits
OF London and the Dublin manager
about 10 assemble m Irish company
had been IN despair OF finding
among the meagre talent available
In Ireland. one whose beauty and
charm would make Polly Peachem
convincing dramatic fare.
And here was his Polly singing for
tu'pence in a dingy booth,
So Peg stepped into her first
theatrical role. She became an i'm
mediate success and enjoyed on a
small Dublin scale the adulation she
was later to receive in London.
Once there her success was as
meteoric as II had been in Ireland
Peg had a quality that held audi.
ences spellbound. The following
season Peg beams a member OF the
Drury Lane Company IN which
David Garrick. a retired wine dealer.
was chief player and adored matinee
idol. He fell madly in love with
Peg and following a fervent court
ship they established curious
household. mad. gay. erratic.
Once when Garrick had addressed
her fondly in the presence OF q
group OF friends, and called her
queen OF his heart, she replied AYE,
queen Of many hearts. but legal
mistress OF none"
Came the inevitable break, ex-
change or ~anathema ana return OF
gifts. Removing her possessions to
the last ribbon. Peg fiounced out TO
a house IN Teddington where she
was Joined by her younger sister.
who later married the second son Of
the Earl OF Cholmondeley.
Naturally. Pegs break with Gar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Peg Wellington,
Toast of Old London.

rick also provided tho occasion Ser
her withdrawal from the Drury
Lane. Covent Garden became the
scene OF her triiHnphs for three
years during which the public posi-
lively adored her. Then back to
Dublin for another midseason.
Here misfortune was 10 befan in
the guiss az even greater honor. She
received notification one morning
that the Irish Breakfast Club tom.
prising tho most important mem
bers OF the nobility had made her
chairwoman- This delighted Peg.
since the honor was unprecedented.
but It Infatuated the mass OF her
theatregoers-who considered IL an
indication OF snobbery. the gallery
gods. real a~utocrats OF the theatre.
set up rtoung nj a performances one
night and Peg was forced to fee
the stage and Dublin.
Al a benefit for fellow players. in
1887. when Peg was snacting the
part Of RosaliEe. tragedy fell
Ga8o4 QOGDAy lgFTlD4h p%CMu3& IL
came with such u~nheralded sudden
ness. Half way through the per.
Torrance Wellington noticeably fall
tered in her lines. In succeeding
moments. a. her speech became
more i~narticulats. the audiences grew
tense and restless. Then with a cry
the last she would ever utter
Wellington fen TO the stage stricken
with paralysis. She was removed 70
her home. AL OF London mourned.
Three years later. the final curtain
fell on Peg Wellington who was
no saint. but q good-hearted impul-
Eve sinner whose frailty has been
forgiven in admiration OF h o r
virtues"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
A Fashion. Models Diary
BY GRACE THORNCLIFFE
She Discusses "a Angora Sports Costume.

MOLLY. what n week this has
besnl Madame has been TAX
ing inventory. It's an annual
event and always prccedes our sale
OF the closing seasons models. I've
been there long enough to be &C.
customsd TO II. but each year seems
20 be more Of q rush than the n
before.
To make II worse. Helene has had
a bad cold and while she has come
IN every day. Madame insists that
abe take everything very easily. so
she hasn't been OF much help 10 us.
We have n certain number or Gus
toners who belong 10 the cid arts
tocracy. They're rather nice middle
aged ladies who in their youth were
the cream Of society and the debu-
tnntes Of thelr day. Now most OF
them are living in old parts OF the
town. on very small incomes. and in
their dreams OF bygone DAYS.
They GENE around annually 20
Madame's salcx-for they really r
sales. At that Tina Of the year they
buy enc or two Of our most conser-
vatlve models 20 last them until rext
year = sale. 4Hc1 10 aWNC1 yin d-Abs
and 90 easily pleased. that Helene
and I love helping than choose their
w~ardrobes-
One of therf-a dear cid lady
wants Us 70 come 20 tea some day.
She wants Us 30 see her first W
ning Eown-which she has preserved
I'm camphor and which shes very
sentimental about. or course were
going. Shed be terribly hurt IL wa
didn't and anyway ] love listening
10 her. I'm sur she was the most
popular girl Of her set IN her day.
Madame was very sweet TO-DAY.
she said Eelene and I had been 50
helpful during the Hg rush that she
was Koing 20 let rs choose one OF
the sale models n q gift from her
for cur very own.
chose something thar I've always
wanted % owr-but j always need
10 many other things that I never
could afford Il. It's a Winter sports
costume. OF course / don't gener-
ally GO North for Winter sports. but
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

moist and sogEy. m offense TO the
sight and q stencil to tho nostriIs.
and I wouldn't leave II lying around
where other people couldn't escape
contact with IL.
IL I had q taste fer chewing to
bacco. Id. 90 out and buy some, IN
stead or m~u-ching ths end or a
harmless cigar Ike a COW engaged in
chewing It's cud-
wouldn't 70 calling on my best
girl with my mouth rinFed IN n
damp halo ~ tobacco. my teeth vel
lowed. my breath announcing 10 the
world the number OF cigars I'd wor-
RED. and then expect her TO get an
popped Up over a nice smelly kiss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

fort and his convenience and his
happiness were the only things
to be considered.
But isn't it a little cruel 10
bring him up to think that he
can do just as he pleases, when
ever he pleases, and then turn
him loose into a cold, cruel
world full Of people who are
equally determined 70 do as
they please when they please?
What's going to happen to
little Darling then?
! ask you.
There were great deficits in
the old-fashioned idea Of dis
cipline, but after all it did have
its good points-didn't il?
Again. ask you.
Hark-do | hear a clamorous
answer?
Copyright. 1879. Newspaper Feature Service. ina.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
The Stars Say
For Thursday. Feb. IL.
By ~CENEvIEVE KEMBLE.

A VERY active and progressive
n day Is prssaged BY the inter
esung lunar transdts. Mars
win stimulate 70 high endeavor and
Saturn Will incite the grit. determi-
nation. ~persistency ana industry TO
carry through the initiative inspired
by the fiery planet. There should
be excellent return for initiative and
hard work. the luninaries sextile
promising position. preferment end
favors for those IN authority. 1t is
a time for approaching these and
elderly persona
Those whose birthday II - are as
sured OF d year or progress. reccgni-
ton for labor and stsaGfastness, and
r encouraged TO approach superiors
ard elderly persons or institutions
fer the just reward for their diligence
and fidelity. A child born on this
day may be faithful and enterpris-
ing. qualities which may insure SIS
and substantial position in
life.
Farse itself 10 nothing. Bat fhe
satisfaction Of hariEg honesfl,
dsserred 10 ia ersr,fhine.
Glen Buck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Home Making Helps
Old Hearts for Ne,c.
By Wanda Barton

"HS Is a real Valentine party.
In the silver heart shaped invi-
tations the guests are asked to
come as "valentlnes"-lovely or
comic is left to their own decision.
This IS an all-paper affair. for It
can be worked out SO much more
attractively in paper. The entrance
fee to the party festivities IL broken
hearts. Two chubby cupids. with
bags OF them. furnish the hearts
for the grabbing. and the matching
ones OF course are the partners.
Decorations may be as elaborate
as desired. the paper ~garlands and
lanterns. flowers. silver moons and
stars. cupids and fairies. are all in
place. The guests may be seated for
the supper. One way Is 10 have small
tables. a valentine table IN the cen
ter. from which the sweets and bon.
bons are served. tho notices and
souvenirs. and Il should look like
n real valentine. lace paper edging
and all. Red, white and silver are
the colors. A great big heart pie
filled with souvenirs in the center.
a tellis-like cage over the table
formed. perhaps. OF rose covered
bamboo uprights. and garlands. the
peak surmounted by a paper cupid.
The cakes may be white frosted with
red decorations. red ~jellies. creams.
candies. and red foods and sauces in
as far az they can be- Cover the
table with white. with a deep fall
fringe OF red. me red heart IN the
center and al the c0lorful fancy
sweets attractively placed.
A favor dance Is another Jolly IN
novation. The cupids appearing with
the favor trays and the couples
rapidly changing partners. the ladies'
doing the "favoring." Such dances
move rapidly and cause a lot Of good
humored rivalry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

q o1IIaxe VI nabbled blurb-
I'd give my tongue d rest once IN
u while. and. Incidentally. give the
other fellow q chance TO do bis bit
for the cause Of conversation. And.
II ] wanted 20 mako an impression
On a man. babF5iing 10 the very last
thing Id do
The Eirl who manages 10 look as II
she could drop pearls OF wisdom II
abe wanted to-but doesn't want 20
makes much more Of q lift with a
man than the girl who keeps her
tongue In motion al the time and
c~onfesses with every word she Ut,
tiers that she has nothing 10 say.
A man never calls a second time
on q Girl like that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Miss Mary tells me that her uncle
II not al home"
mo. he returned TO the city this
afternoon" 7 said. for Dicky, still I'm
the bad humor resulting from our
little clash or ths evening before.
had gone back 20 his work a day
earlier than he had intended doing.
Then, you r Miss Mary's
guardian.-or should 7 see her grand
mother ! would like 70 speak to
some n in authority"
Sounds a IL he were q cop who
wanted 20 put me in a reform
school," Mary commented ~gleefully.
and ! saw Prince Georges eyebrows
contract slightly wen ms he laughed
ut ner sally. He was taking himself
most seriously, and I guessed that
her flippancy had annoyed him for
the first time.
II am mt your service" X told
him formally with N mirthful vision
or what Mother Graham would say
should abe be confronted with this
youth upon the erranc which i
guessed was his "Shall we 60 into
the ifnrary2-
That's the ticket Mary said.
catching at his arm. Come on
1gtA A0l So ~ ONEE WILL
But Prince Georges drew mway
from her grasp and looked nc her
with a~stonishmert I'm which dIaplaas-
urs was distinctly discernibie.
Surely you realize" he raid,
that It would not DO fitting for you
70 bs present at this interview"
Mary pattsd his arm nm she niRht
that OF a puzzled child.
"Ohi George, act your age" she
a~dmonished- you'll be sixty some
time. but you're not there yet. And
remember we're I'm the United States
OF America I'm the year nineteen hun
dred and twenty-eight. not back In
the Middle Ages. Come on into the
library and spill the dirt 20 Auntis
Madge II you've set your heart on
H. but II you think I'm not going To
have a ringsIde seat. you've got IA
couple or more DOZEN deep thoughts
coming. that's all"
Her face was so lovely ana win
some ~ aha lifted 10 70 his, that I
wondered he did not Etoop to kfra
her. ! think ne was very near to do
ing II at that. He was clutchfnF
wildly NJ HIS vanishing dignity. NJ
hs Of what was the decorous
and proper procedure NJ thlH crisis ln
his affairs But he looked I'm Mary's
laughing eyes ard yielded
The Queen must be obeyed." he
said ana something IN his voice gave
me an odd littls thrill. Strange
things were happening IN these
troubled times. liz was not without
ths bonds ~ possibility. Our little
Mary I led the way 70 the library
with pulses absurdiy q~uickensd-
Continued Tomnrrow.)
cssTrishf. ir7s. Es~spsrss TsrfzEs Services ine
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

This Is the first OF a series
OF short, authentic biographies
OF famous Uomen of the stage,
past and present. They are
tCritfeH by Ruth Morris. whose
sparkling, rtrid writings OF
the theatre hare icon for her
tOtde fame. The second OF the
series wiH appear in an early
issue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Does little Son love to play train Just at
dinner time and when you take one of the
chairs away from him does h lie Down on the
floor and kick and howl?
What O pityl
Can't you delay your dinner until ne is
tired Of using the chairs for cars?
Does he want to stay in the house when
you want to take him for a walk, and when the
rain Is pouring down and the wind blows and
your head aches and you want to lie down for
forty winks, does he demand the outdoor air
and keep on demanding till you drag yourself
out into the storm with him?
Well, what Of it?
He's just showing energy and initiative
and determination and what would he be when
he was a man IL You killed all these qualities
haFnra - wnu +hrna wars nTd9
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Perhaps the most trying article Of a mans
dress is the cellar. When it comes to this gar
ment there is much more involved than the mere
comfort Of the wearer. The blood vessels of the
neck are limited to q comparatively small area
They are large vessels, carrying quantities Of
blood to the brain. Some of them are near the sur
face and easily compressed by external pressure.
Already you have caught the idea / have in
mind. IL your collar Is too tight, it may cut off
y very considerable quantity Of blood which the
brain needs.
The brain cannot function as it should unless
there in a never-failing supply of the cobweb-
removing and cleansing blood stream. Grass
bloom, nothing in Nature can survive, without a
constant moistening of the roots. How can you
expect the roots of the nerves and the cells Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Ltl5 company.
What do you do at a time like
that?
What should you do?-tell
her the fairy tale, of course,
and let the visitor fdget.
To be sure the visitor will 20
home and tell her friends that
you ara making q spoiled nuis-
ance Of your dear little girl, but
you should worry about that
she's your little girl, isn't she,
and why should you consider
husband friend, neighbor or
stranger where her development
Is concerned7
These modern folk, who are
supposed 20 know all about chill
dren and how to train them, say
that when your little boy wants
70 grab a tassel and swing it at
the time when you think he
ought to 60 to sleep-you're all
wrong.
Why not let him have the
tassel and let him swing il and
20 TO sleep when he gets ready?
Good and ready.
Let him satisfy his curiosity
about that tassel, let him play
with it as long as he likes-even
IL the minister il downstairs
waiting for you and you can't
go down till little Son is tucked
in warm and snug.
What's the minister
What are you and your COM
fort, compared to the little darl-
ing's budding intelligence?
How well it all sounds.
And how nice it would be III
your child was going to live In
a world vyhern he and h;e ~,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Advice to Girls
By Annie Laurie


DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ I am a girl or twenty-five ana
! love with n man twelve years
older than l am. l know he loves
me Tor he has asked me 70 marry
him. but my parents object.
III. M. "a.
Ia NJ A.-Twelve years seems d
- big difference my dear, yet I
know many very happy couples who
have as great. II not n greater 6if.
ference IN their ages than that. III
all depends on the people. or course.
IL takes a lot OF thought before tax.
ing the step. I can see no objections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Ii | Were
A Man
By JILL

w T.
chew my cigar.
wouldn't roll
~ around from
q side OF my
m o h 10 the
other. and nib
bic the end vic.
iously as a sign
OF being wrap
ped in thought
i w o uld Mt
keep II in my
mouth until IL
b q d become
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Ii | We're
A Girl

OuLDN
try TO be a bah
ling brook.
I w o
have On rush Of
w lords to the
head. ] wouldn't
try TO cover up
my la c k OF
thoughts with a
lot OF meaning
less g~fbberish.
7 wouldn't stun
a man into In
senGbllity with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

I can use II Just as well for Tee
skating in town.
It's All angora set consisting Of a
sweater IN a moderristic design cf
black. flame and white On n dark
green background. There's a match
ing scarf, cap. gloves and socks. The
skirt Is plain dark green angora-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
DON'T SHUT OFF FREE
CIRCULATION TO A
Way Your Collar Fits May Have a Bearing on Your
Efficiency, Warns Medical Authority External
BY ROYAL s. COPELAND, M. ID.
United States Senator from New York.

United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner of Health, Ne0 York City,
I In foolish beyond words to wear any article Of dress that inter-
feres with your comfort II there was no other reason than the
- misery IL produces, that would be sufficient reason for discarding
any such agony-producing article Of attire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
Tight Collar Will Slow Up the Mind, Says DR.. Copeland
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
The Shadow-C Children Discover
That the Moon is Not Made
of Green Cheese.
By Max Tren

49, ~ @@@C
of Green Cheese.
GkHS the moon really made of
Ereen-cheesa?' asked Knart.
Mi. Flor. Hand ana Yarn
the other little shadow-chii&ren
with the turned-about namss-looked
I'D mt the moon. which was fun and
bright. "It's made CT candlewax."
said Flor. Mi nodded. "Candlewax
and salt and pepper" he added. Ha
and Flor were twins 90 they never
had any trouble agreeing vita each
ether.
That's not 70 at all" declared
Hanid. who knew everything. The
moon ~ made OF rocks and earth"
rs II Just Ike the earth?' de-
manded Knarf.
almost exactly" shs replied
Knarf uttered a shout Of Joy.
"Lst's no 10 tho moonF' no *
claimed. The others stared mt him
in araazsment. How can we do
THAR"
"Oh. It's easy" no replied. point
ing to the stream oAmoonbaams that
slanted Town from the moon I'VE
just slide up"
How do you slide up?" inquired
Yam. who was n plump little shadow.
girl
BY sliding feet first" explained
Knarf. With that no gave her n
push and Up she went, although. SEQ
much preferred going to bedArN.
looked SO easy that the otherrs1
lowed her at once.
Isn't II fine sport aiding up7".
cried Knarf.
Its more than fine" replied Mil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13
E. NEW TANGLED
IDEAS OF DISCIPLINE
Winifred Black Wonders What Will Happen to Little
Darling-Who Always Did as He Pleased When He
Pleased-When He Faces an Unsympathetic World?
By WINIFRED BLACK

. oES baby feel like pounding on the table with a tablespoon
u when yeu want to ask Husband to tell you something about
the husband In the next apartment?
Let him pound--it viii stunt his individuality II vou don't
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

HEAVE you ever been confronted by the
prospect of fixing UP a room that had a
wall that seemed miles long? This fire.
quently happens in some apartments or houses
and it's a most discouraging problem to some
one not accustomed to fixing up"
The problem can easily be solved by
installing a couch from six to eight feet long.
AT each end have step book bases in the modern
istic style built in. On the top "step" of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

J. NJ. Q.-What causes a five
year-olc child TO wake up during the
night and cry for two or three
hours7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

A-Have an examination 20 To-
cate the sourcs Of the trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

Does your little cir. insist on eating more cake than II good FOR
her?-does she climb up on your lap wh.n Won have COMPANY and
demand a fairy tale right then and there mot because she's
specially interested In fairy tales, but because she does not like
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-13

symptoms 50 headache. Whenever.
YOU suffer from headache, my ad.
vice 70 you I'm TO loosen the collar.
You viii DO surprised to find how
many times relief comes IN q short
time X you do this sensible thing.
Speaking OF headaches, Il seems to
me thsre In no more annoying symp-
tom than this. IL takes your atten.
ton from your work, IL makes you
grcuchy and cranky, IL causes you
90 be miserable and takes the 10y out
Of life for your friends and family.
IL q t1ght collar In responsible for
your symptoms. for goodness sake.
change the kind and size-provide
yourself with a collar which will
leave the blood vessels OF your neck
unocmpncsxed and will permit a free
circulation OF blood to the brain.
IL you have eve thought about
~, you will be surprised 10 find how
the neck dress Of your friends varies.
some Of the ladies' you know never
wear collars. Some of the men you
know have collars which compress
the neck m a rubber band might do.
If I had to choose between n or
the other extreme. I should certainly
10 without the collar.
Bear in mind that the way your
solar fits may have a lot 20 do with
your usefulness as a citizen. I am
confident his tight collar has reduced
tho usefulness OF many a