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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-25
Home Making Helps
BY WANDA BARTON

be the children can make the little
cakes or N candy for the spread.
which always adds materially TO the
fun. Save spools and candy boxes,
which make excellent trains on occa-
sion. while cigar boxes are splen-
did for dump carts. Pastcboard
furniture has its appeal. especially.
If IL can be painted with water
colors or W crayons. Tns dolls
patchwork quilt will keep little girls
busy for long periods just learning
10 sew. a clothes basket boat may
line, and II may be rugged with a
sail also. II is the homemade toys
that can be made over and altered
to fill the need OF the moment that
give the most fun. This Is the ex-
p~erience OF NEST mothers and with
forethought the playthings may be
saved from the various sources and
treasured for just these dull rainy
days.
Two or three cheap low
can be used for houses and stores.
while a few Old shawis or pieces Of
old curtains make partitions. with
the aid OF a few pins and a bit OF
string IL We mothers will only help.
the gloom may be effectively taken
cut OF rainy days
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Advice to Girls
zeal = y LAURIE:

NEAR ANNIE LAuRlE;
~ /. When a boy asks you q
question similar 10 the following.
when may ] see you again." is
II right for me to invite him to
come and see me at my home?
2. When n boy comes TO e you,
what might be some or the ways
IN which you could entertain him?
3. II you 20 with a boy quite
steady Is IL proper to thank him
each time that he takes you TO q
dance or show. ETC.. when you so
out with him about two days OF
each week?
OLGA: 1. OF course. II - correct
" 10 extend the invitation. ?.
Any topics OF interest to the young
man may be discussed. Movies. the
theatre. sports. bookNany subject
which is interesting - you both.
There are really no set rules govern
ing entertainment The more spon-
taneous. the more enjoyable And
do try and not be stilted. ;. II is
always good form 10 tell the young
man you have enjoyed yourself.
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A Fashion Models Diary

GEENs TO me that some people,
are born with all the luck.
Others, like myself. have TO
! Mod along with occasional bright
xpotn 10 enliven the monotony OF the
\ working days. But ! shouldn't say
that for sometimes ! do set the best
breaks a girl could have. But. when
! sec the debs and young matrons.
rh ratronfxe the shop. coming in
cav after day and buying clothes
and ciothes-well. ] wonder what
other interests. II any. they possibly
can have IN life. stll and all. l
.uppose 7 should be tickled. for "
thew didn't buy clothes. Gracie
wouldn't have q nice JOB. so that's
that!
Mr.. van Brewster. n OF the
lovasiest things In the world. came
Tearing in today n ceclared she
didn't have a thing 20 wear. Poor
rhlld, She must have umpsteen
closets simply bullying with clothes.
h,st she's a regular little Oliver
twist. More Is her constant cry.
rnd she always demands something
4 dsfferrnt. Usually she's hard 20
rteaEe. but today I didn't have \ bit
4 ~ trouble. She wanted a suit. X YOU
piease-.something that ~ warm
enough, yet not 10 heavy. Ncu Know.
oracle. sort Of a between--seasons
thing. il YOU get what l mean.
. did. and brought out the latest suit
Madame has designed
When / walked in \ gave one
look. one delighted little squeal Of
low. and Oracle knew she made an-I
other sale. ! didn't blame neT IN the
least. for II Is stunning.
les a beige hroadcloth ensemble,
xrsrh A matching crepe blouse. The
.lsrt has inverted pleats that are
/ heid down nv embroidered trisnsles
~ heavy six. The coat 10 cut on
~. cardigan style. but IL banded
WITH seal around the neck and bot
fom and cuffs. To carry With u
there Is an adorabls little muir. As
MI
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-25

"Where's the top Of the morning."
the top OF the morning. demanded
knarf.
FAN you have To do" responded
the rooster very knowingly. els to
ret TO one or the stars. Then ycu
merely spring of and there you
are"
"But how DO we Get to m 90
the stars7'
At this the rooster suddenly
strutted off. saying. Pardon mes
I have 70 count the eggs before they
are gathered up. Then II have Cen
pick a quarrel with the neighbor'a
rooster. You see. ! am very busys
Why don't you speak 10 the OWL
It's n very wise bird"
They found the owl fast asleep in
n hollow trunk. They raped on The
bark. who's there7 Hoo? Hoo?'
he exclaimed IN . s1rly veice. foa
he didn't Ike &C. be wakened I'm ths
daytime.
"How DO We get 70 the top or ths
morning. Knarf asked.
We'll" IL anew cred syon stenl
from q spinning top 70 n top-hahl
from m tcpIhat tn a. houeetop. from
N honse-top 10 ths top OF the world
and from the top q The wsrId. ~.
I'm snly enc step to tins top Cf the
marninK."
Aren't the steps too blg fer USE
asked the shadows. VINO were onlrs
m inch high. The owl didn't answer
This was scarcely edd IN ~ was fast
asleep again.
"Humph." exclaimed Knarf. X
don't think ~ ever saw the top ot
thu morning. IL goes out only ar
night"
"It must Be Car away sighed
Yarn.
"The top OF the morning IT,
away" echoed Flor.
And yet N is spoken OF every
day" added Mi.
cssyrisht. is1p. KrwBBEDsr Tsaturs Service. fnr.
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ing may BE- all right IN the movies.
but rnsn don't want it I'm real life.
We have q dread OF scene and the
girl who enotes all the tine Is cur
idea OF something 10 be avoided
SO. II I were girl and felt that I
simply couldn't be natural and had
20 be acting all the time. I'D 70 I'M
Tor light comedy roles. The Light
touch goes q lot farther with n man
than tragic heayinzs- A tragedy
queen viii socn find that her audi.
encs has twindled 10 her reflection
In the mirror.
It's the girl who knows how 20
laugh with a man who can have rs
much OF an audience as she wants.
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TTAVE you ever watched the development
Of a butterfly? If you have, you must
A often have compared the emergence of
the moth from its cocoon to the gradual process
of growth in human beings. Both are natural
phenomena deserving of note. But ask any
young man in love which Is the more interesting!
There is a drabness about the moth that is
not discernible in the sweet girl of fifteen. She
is, it is true, quiet, reserved, for she has not yet
found her gaudily painted wings. In her cocoon,
she is a petulant child, victim of every whim
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incident in the days activity. Change its appear
ance and the time spent at the same table will
Undue you with a sense Of well being that serves
as a mental tonic.
What could be more inspiring for the daily
identifying routine than an array Of interesting
looking bottles, boxes and jars, filled with the
most effectual preparations for your particular
need?
In this day Of inexpensive grandeur. clever
and beautiful containers may be purchased at
small price, and, when they are matched to the
general scheme of the room, the dressing table
becomes the high-light of the boudoir.
Beauty preparations purchased in large
quantities may be put into the jars used on the
dressing table. Its daintiness then will not be de-
stroyed by bottles and. jars of various shapes,
sizes and colors.
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and fancy. But once she has found her bril-
liant raiment-once she has left behind her all
traces of the moth-she is q scintillating butter
fly of rare wonder.
Like the butterfly, she is l~ight-winged, elusive.
She fits among the fragrant flowers, ~alighting
only upon those that take her fancy. IL requires
patience and good humor TO catch and hold her.
But once caught, what a prize! What a frag-
ment Of charm and color and gaiety!
Watch well your butterflies, oh seekers after
youth. They will bear ensnaring.
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A good nose and throat douche should
be used night and morning. For full
details concerning treatment send a
repeat question.
NJ. w. Q.-What IS n good, safe
bleach Tor superfluous hair?
A.-Peroxide is generally effective,
but Is apt TO prove drying TO the
skin. For further particulars send a
self-addressed. stamped envelope and
repeat your question
tire from any kind OF a strain? VIII
glasses help me?
Allow can i gain weight?
A.-You are probably I'm need az
eyeglasses and ! would advise you
10 consult an eye specialist for an
examination.
2.-Proper diet and deep breathing
are helpful. "A good tonic IL bcne-
fetal. For full particulars send a
self-addresSed. stamped envelope and
repeat your question.
YOURS TRULY" Q-What Is
Raynaud's disease?
2.-Is IL contagious7
A.-This II a ~ci-culatory disease
resulting In gangrene OF toes and
fingers.
mo.
L. NJ. p. Q.-Could an enlarged
thyroid gland be the cause for loss
,of weight. nervousness and trembling
hands?
A.-Tes. IL would be wise 10 con.
suit your doctor for treatment.
c. X. Q.-Do you advise treatment
for corns and bunions?
What should a person eat II
troubled with anemia?
Ayes. For further information
send a self. addressed, stamped en-
yelope and repeat your question.
a.-Plenty OF fresh fruits and vege-
tables. beef Juice and liver. Regu-
lar exercise. fresh air and plenty OF
sleep and rest are all essential in
overcoming this condition.
Copyright. 1884. NsxspspsE Fsatufs ss-ies. Inc
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When We Have Universal Health We'll Have Civilization
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
BY Max Trell
The Shadow-C Children Co ira
Search Of "The Top o.
The Morning."

hhG @A0AAAA
66THE top Of the morning to
you" said the milkman 10
India the cook.
Nit. Flor. Hand. Tam and Knart
the five little shadov-children with
the turned-about names-who were
listening. turned to each other I'm
surprise.
whats that?" asked Tam.
1T must be something high" TO
Piled Mil and Flor. the twins.
Suddenly Knarf exclaimed: Let's
climb itt''
That's al very we'll Hand
answered. "but first you must find
where II is."
That's easy" he retorted. "It
must be right outside the door. TIA
morning out. you know" At this Inc
looked outside. However. though
they saw IL was morning plain
enough, they could find nothing OF
the top OF the morning.
"HeIls." Knarf shouted 10 On morn-
inE-Elory on the ton of a high wall.
where's the top q the morning.
EFT Just PASSED here "a moment
ago." replied the flowers. III YOU
come back early tomorrow morning,
you'll surely meet it.'
Just then they met a lark. can
you tell Us. please" asked Hand.
where to find the top OF the morn
inE7"
You 20 straight up and turn ~
your left. It's sure 20 be there right
behind the big gate"
WIN you take US upT" Knarf I'm.
quired-
I'm sorry. I'm late for break
fast already. I'll take you up to-
morrow"
"Cockadocdle-do-the top of the
morning to yeu." crowed the rooster
mt that moment. The Ehadow-chil-
dren fastened yer
do you know how we can reach
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craft" This definition would surely be called
"high-brow" by most of us-wouldn't it?
Well, anyhow, we need not worry over what
Webster says about civilization. I'm going to
give you a better definition. That is, I'm going
to recite to you what a writer says about il.
Let me quote:
Civilization is q rather difficult term TO
define, but generally speaking, it represents the
condition of an orderly society in which the OBJ
~jectives, ministering to health and happiness, are
within the reach OF practically the entire popu-
lation."
Then, to make sure he is understood, the writer
continues: "A civilized government Is primarily
concerned with the prosperity of the people and
its best maintenance under given conditions of
health and physical efficiency"
These are the words of a great man-Dr.
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IL [ Were
A Man
By I'LL

WOULDN'T keep Up . steady
flow OF cussing mt the other
fellow when i was driving a
ar.
When a girl goes out for q ride
with q man she expects some other
form or entertainment than a con-
slant bawling out OF all the in
competent fools who should never
have been allowed TO take out
drivers licenses.
II another machine tucked IN
front or me I Wouldn't inquire peev-
ishly- What's that bird think he's
trying to do. enyway?" II the man
In front refused TO turn out, i
wouldn't fums and swear under my
breath. and when he finally let me
pass. yell at him hastily. How much
OF the road do you need. anyway"
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; tanglements with you and Mary,
they would always have felt them.
selves defrauded. But II things work
out an i hope. they will 70 hack
cured. immune. ready to make each
other happy. For / believe that sub
consciously they care for each
other"
Noel Braces Up.
Noel's eyes twinkled. the first and
most welcome indication that his
mood had lightersd.
Then Mary and i might b
dubbed attacks Of mental measles
and mumps?" he said.
Exactly" ! returned. and I want
both attacks TO be hard onss, with
c-onvslescence n bit drawn out. Then
We shall be sure OF immunity. And
the whole thing rests uron your
shoulders. You must SEQ that Dina
tires or an adoring but typically
American sweetheart, while ut the
same time making Mary believe that
you are infected with the same long.
ing for court life which is affecting
her. Can ysu do this7"
He squared his shoulders. and
looked at me steadily.
Il n DO anything no said
simply. IL I car win Mary"
1T viii - difficult for you" II
said Il am afraid Mary herself
win make II hard She wants 70 see
you tomorrow morning. and I have
promised hsr to ask you TO come
ever 70 the house"
ITO sss mel he repeated. and 7
saw his fingers ciench the edge Of
the table.
Tangled Threads.
But I arm not gcirE 20 let you do
It." I said quickly. -Shs does not
know that we are dining together
tonight but I am going 10 tell her
when I set home that you asked me
70 dine with ycu that you might tel
me CT your engagement 7 shall be
mendacious enough TO let her I'm
zgine that you = quits happy, and
7 want you 20 tell me ncw that you
do not think IL wise 20 sec her"
"T-T-hars 20 send her On message
Ike that" he said tremulously.
"but I am IN your hands absolutely
He repeated the words I had given
him. and hen leaned back fin his
chair As II spent
-You are taking n lot ri troubie
for ms. Mrs. Graham" ne said CRATE
fully.
This i'm less than nothing I naid
enphaticaiIy. and ! am sure In n
few weeks you and I viii be enjoy
tnE d little dinner OF celebration
over the fortunate outcome IL this
'intsrnztcnal romance " Mr.. IN
dsrwood calls a."
He smiled with an effort.
II hope -. I arm sure" he said.
but willis the prince and princess
may 70 hack home cured. there In
one person who cannot be changed.
Have ycu forgotten my father?"
tCcntinued Temnrr0w.]
c-rraghL. is-s. Es~sss7<r Tsallrs SERVES. Ina
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IL nearly rzrl
into another car.
/ wouldn't blame
" on the other
driver. A girl
expscfs n .
escort TO drive
easily and take
annoyances
OF the road good
naturally.
The man who
grouches about
everything and
cant take his
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DO pacing up
and down the
fleor. wringing
my hands and
sobbins that ne
didn't love me
ary more
w n Q n n q
kissed IN o. i
" o neither
. w O o n with
pie 8 nor
rage with dis
pleasure. ia kiss
him harE E~nf.
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soon as Mrs. van Brewster saw ~
she wanted it-and Tor Gracis Is
left to pine. for | had hoped that
no y would buy Il and Madame
would let me have IL later on. But
that's the way OF life, Some people
have AL the luck.
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Words Of the Wise

The man who makes no mis-
takes does not usually make
anything. Phelps.
IN there u q he'll upor earth n u ~
be found in o melancholy mans heart.
--Burton.
Certainly nothing is unnatu-
raj that u physically possible.
Sheridan.
Nothing Ia more dishonordbie
than an old man. heavy trith
years. tgh0 has no other Evidence
Of his hdring lircd except hts
age. -seneca.
The direst foe of courage "
fear itself, not tina object OF il;
and tho man who can overcome
his own terror IN q hero and
more donald.
Life ~ 90 incHrasTs disease.
Cooley.
Satire IN " sort or glass
wherein beholderr do generally
discover sverybody's face but
their own. Swift.
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If l Were
A Girl

TT WOULDN'T emcte. Y wouldn't
fancy myself rs q tragedy queen
and treat the boy friend 70
scenes If he arrived five minutes
than no had agreed. ! wouldn't
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-25
MAKE YOUR DRESSING
REAUTYAD
tumble of Odd-Shaped Bottles Has a Depressing
Effect, Says Miss Huddleston, Advising Occa-
sional Rearrangement Of Accessories.
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

changes in the arrangement and appearance Of the
II dressing table make the daily identifying routine more fasci-
"a mating. AS soon as the particular arrangement Of the dressing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-25
I Answers 10 Health Queries

ii II. ID. c. Q.-How can I get rid OF
intestinal worms?
2.-What can I do for falling hair?
~ comes out in handouts.
5.-Can nasal catarrh be cured7
A-This requires special treat
fnent for children and grown-ups.
For full particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and repeat
question.
al would advise a stimulatlEg
ointment. Send q self-addreSsed.
stamped envelope and repeat ques-
ton.
3.-Yes. IN many instances proper
treatment viii bring about results.
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OUR DUTY TO STRIVE
TOWARD THIS IDEAL
BY Right Living, Says DIR. Copeland, Every Member
of Society Should Build Up Health and Happiness
Not Only for Himself, But for All.
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND, NJ. d.
United States Senator from New York.

E1-T $3.50 ----WT -ET 49, --T
Former Commissioner OF Health, NeD York City.
EFF you were called upon to define civilization and to give your
ideas CT what constitutes civilization, what would you say?
The dictionary says that civilization is "a state Of social cl-
turs characterized by relative progress in the arts, science and state
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wildered and 30 thoroughly
miserable that l felt the need
OF something to relieve the sober.
ness OF our conversation. SO j
laughed lightly at his stammered OBJ
lection TO my suggestion that he
play devoted swain 10 Princess Dina
for the present
"Your fathers son should be able
to act a role without any difficulty"
! told him. 81 have lot changed my
mind about your marrying the pr!n-
cess. You are not going to take SO
absurd a step. But II you follow my
advice you are going 10 pretend TO
be her devoted admirer as long Is
Mary il engaged 10 Prince Georges.
You will also be ~ temperamental
ana American and nasterful rs you
can feiTn to be. VIII you let me tell
you my reason for asking this Of
your"
Eyes. yes" he said eagerly with a
face suddenly frightened. Il think
! begin to see"
I'VE older people In the secret" !
began. have seen for some time
that these two royal young people
are living In a sort Of Graustark-
Prisonsr-of-Zenda dream which can
not possibly last, but which IN very
real to them Just now. lou see. be-
fore the royal family Of T~rsnsvznis
visited here. Prince Georges and
Princess Dina while not sweet
hearts. were very good friends in
deed. and both were bitterly resent
full mt her mothers plan TO marry
her 70 Georges uncle. the old and
ugly king OF Trees.
Grsustarsdan Romance.
"Thsn when Ollas disappeared
upon the very day set for the return
OF the royal family 70 Transvania-
it's q long and romantic story which
she no doubt has told you-Prnce
Georges was sent secretly by Oiina's
mother 20 hunt fer her. But when
he found her, he also saw Mary. and
partly from loyalty 10 Dina. partly
because he also wished 70 sta owe
here. he reported that he could not
Lnu LH~ piAAiI@ss- Stu It's nAhArriA
managed to ret away from the ken
on his own court. But ~ can only be
a matter of time bsfore they ara
discovered. and 7 would Ike 10
hasten matters no that they would
GO back voluntarily before there In
any publicity concerning them"
Noel shivered at the word. and I
think ne visioned Mary the center Of
the pitiless glare which any person
possessing news value has TO face I'm
this hectic tine
Then you think these-betrofhals
-w1Il-haStrn matterE." he sad
IL most certainly do" 7 replied.
"rf they had gone hack 70 Trans
vania and Trees without getting
themselves into these romantic en-
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Makeup applied under artificial light may appear TOO heavy and
cclorful when viewed in daylight, SO the dressing table should be
placed near a window. If this is impossible, use an electric bulb that
gives daylight rays. This type of bulb can be used In your dressing
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Longevity" He points out the inn
rortance OF developing. early in life.
sound philosophy OF right living
and right thinking. Then. as a mat
Ter OF course. the life will be ov-
lerned in such a way that long life Is
The natural result.
But we we're talking about civilian
tion: ! have long preached the doc
trine that the purpose OF government
ts to serve humanity. II is not
serving humanity unless IL does
everything a government should do
10 promote ths health and welfare OF
all it's citizens. When Il does do this.
then, a 1 view IL. IL IS a civilized
government. and it's happy citizens
are living under the high standards
proclaimed by Or. Hoffman.
But, until health and happiness
nre. as he says. within the reach OF
practically the entire population. we
are not fully civilized. IL Is Dur duty
rs citizens TO do all we can TO arrive
-Rt this ideal condition.
After all. however. 10 have ma
fionai health Is not entirely a gov
Ornamental function. We must do
our part as units of a society that
cannot be perfect physically until all
Its units possess health.
Health Is not n personal matter
alone. Disease OF the individual
brings hardships and sacrifices. UNI
happiness and misery. 10 family and
friends and harm 10 the economic
world.
We cannot have universal health
until every member Of society has
developed m sound philosophy OF
right living and right thinking. II
cannot be considered a sound philos-
Cphy until every citizen in his per-
sonal life lives up 20 his ideals.
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Frederick l. Hoffman, the statistican Of one of the largest insurance
companies. Everything DR.. Hoffman says is worthy Of study and
confidence.
The Doctor has just written a book entitled. "Some Problems of
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mind OF his work Isn't much cf a
driver. and ten chances &c enc he'll
do his cussing alone the next time.
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Loves Awakening "A. s.. s;:.. ; ..... !. :
fndge Schemes TO Reunife Noel and Mary BY Exploding the
Craustarkinn Dreams OF the Royal M1squer1dcrs.
BY Adele Garrison

DEL vERITzEN was 20 be-
wildered and 10 thoroughly
miserable that I felt the need
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c. X. Q.-Do you advise treatment
for corns and bunions?
2.-What should a person eat II
troubled with anemia?
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A.-Tes. II would be wise 10 con-
suit your doctor fer treatment.
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k6THE top Of the morning to
you" said the milkman 10
India the cook.
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L. NJ. p. Gould an enlarged
thyroid gland be the cause for loss
OF weight. nervousness and trembling
hands?