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VXT Z home-loving O~ccidentals
WV are usually slow 10 accept
Oriental food. We don't
understand It's preparation. so gen.
orally say we do not like II. q rather
poor excuse for our ignorance. IL
we could carefully investigate. be
willing to taste and try the foods,
we might wake up TO the a c thai
wa have been missing a whole GOT
OF good things. Some dishes. OF
course, are prohibitive because or
the lack Of proper ingredients in this
country. but many transplant sue
cessfully.
Rice. for instance. 50 frequently
badly cooked in America begins and
ends many Oriental meals-and IL IL
always well cooked. So II we learn
TO cook rice properly we have made
a long step towards mastering the
staff OF Oriental cookery. If the rice
should be soggy and glutinous or
have a bone" In II the dish. OF
which II Is perhaps q part. Is sure
to be ruined.
Oriental Rice.
Wash the usual cupful OF rice.
then put It into q saucepan with
three cupfuls OF water. boil for
twenty-five minutes then drain and
pour on cold water and wash the
rice until all the milky water IL
gone. wash In several waters until
the grains seem to stand apart. then
let drain. When drained set in the
owe 70 dry Off. stirring II frequently
until IL Is ali as evenly dry and
separate and flaky as pop corn. This
Is Oriental rice.
Greek Lamb Stew.
Lamb In the meat OF the Orient
and It IL cooked In many different
ways. Take q pound OF fat lamb
and cut into small pieces. put It
into d hot frying pan and let Il cook
in its OWL fat. turning the pieces so
that they brown evenly. Add two
minced onions TO the meat and fry
ten minutes longer. Add two sliced
tomatoes and a quart OF string beans
hat have been strung and slit
lengthwise. once. Melt together for
five minutes then add three cupfuls
Of stock. a teaspoonful of salt. a
saltspoonful OF red pepper. two
tablespoonfuls Of olive oil, and cook
gently for twenty-five minutes, when
the beans should be DONE. Serve hot
with rice prepared as already d.
rected.
Doimas.
II you have no grape leaves In
which to wrap your dolmas. cabbage
leaves win do as well. Let them
simmer for five minutes then drain
them. Fry two tablespoonfuls Of
pine nuts In n tablespoonful or
oil When golden brown lift from
the pan and crush them. Chop fine
four onions. six sprays OF parsley,
and fry them In the oil. When they
are cooked. but not brown, add one
and q half cupfuls Of finely minced
raw lamb. and a half cupful OF the
boiled rice. Return the nuts to the
mixture and cook all together for
five minutes. stirring well. Now
add q cupful OF stock. salt and pap
per, and cook until the moisture in
taken up. about fifteen minutes.
Now spread out the drained cabbage
leaves. there should be sixteen OF
them. and place d spoonful OF the
meat mixture on each. Fold one
point 70 the center and roll tightly.
Spread three or four cabbage leaves
on the bottom OF the pot and put
in the dolmas. inverting a plate over
the top to keep them In shape. Pour
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Pleasing Voice Is a Secret of Charm, Says Miss udd1esto
Advice to Girls
BY Annie Laurie
TEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
IL ! am q boy in my late teens
and need your assistance greatly.
A young girl whom I am greatly
interested in and who onc showed
great affection towards me. has
suddenly become DISTINGUISHED. I
find / am deeply In love with her
and would like to have your ad.
vice as TO how TO regain her az
fections. Thanking you.
HOPEFUL: Evidently the young
II lady has taken advantage Of the
fickleness OF youth and found other
interests and other companions,
Hopeful. All I can suggest Is that
you try TO win her attention and in
terest again. Knowing her better
than i do. you will have TO work
out your own salvation. You might
try taking her to shows and dances
and keep her interested. IL this
fails. and she doesn't care for your
company. I'm afraid you'll simply
have 10 forget
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He won't want 10 see me" she
said. $50 you get out. and HI beat
II back Phone me in time for us
TO get over here and meet you"
Noel was so absorbed IA his own
troubled thoughts that he did not
see me until ] touched his arm. His
lac was so sad and troubled that
my throat CONSTRUCTED IN pity. but
his eyes lighted and he smiled wanly
as he saw me.
Dear Mrs. Graham" he said with
the touch OF formal courtesy which
always charmingly invests his man
ner. "thls is so good or YOU"
Good 10 myself you mean" ! said.
laughing. for | was determined 10
ignore his patiently tragic mood. ut
isn't often l have q chance to dine
with a charming young man. and !
am delighted at the opportunity
and as curious as a child. Where
are we going. or haven't you de-
cided?"
He flushed at my praise and STAN
mered his answer. although he had
II ready.
Setting the Scene.
why. I thought you might like
to go down to that place over On the
bay where you chaperoned us once
a long time ago"
/ remembered with a catch OF MY
breath. BY 'us'' he meant Mary
and himself on one Of their rare out.
ings before Philip Veritzen had put
his ban upon their companionship.
That any place which held memories
or Mary was dear to him. I saw,
and I also knew that the restaurant
with its veranda tables overlooking
the bay. while one OF the few ell
season resorts. was not likely TO be
crowded on this crisp. but lovely
Autumn evening. We should have
seclusion for our talk in a beautiful
setting TO the accompaniment of a
delicious dinner. which i was sure.
however. would not be appreciated
by the boy who was waiting for my
approval OF his choice OF restaurants.
IT love that place. Noel" I agreed
heartily. and he escorted me to his
waiting a and drove me skilfulIy
but silently to the doors OF the
restaurant
With careful consideration he
kept our conversation upon imper-
sonal topics until every course save
the last had been served. lie ate
but little. and I felt a bit guilty at
my own appetite, although he
seemed shyly pleased at my appre-
citation OF his order. But when
everything except our afte--dinae-
coffee had been cleared away he shot
a swift glance at the empty tables
near us. assured himself that no
n could hear him and then spoke
tensely:
Mrs. Graham. ought a man 70
marry n girl he doesn't love be-
cause she loves him and he doesn't
want to hurt her?"
CONTINUED Tomorrow
ccpyr'Fhi. 1919. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
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ANNIE LAURIE:

IL / am a young girl seventeen
and have been going with a young
man n year my senior. He Is
more like a brother THAI q lover.
He makes me wear sensible
clothes and doesn't want me to be
a modern flapper. I sometimes
think I love him. and then again
/ don't think so. ] just feel like
n sister TO him. but do not care
10 go with any one else. He Is
one OF those kind Of boys that be-
lieve IN one steady girl. and not
in every Tom, Dick and Harry.
He does not go with any one else.
and expects me 10 do the same.
Tell me II you think that ] could
be happy with him. as he has
asked me 10 marry him. He has
told me he loves me. but he shows
II more than words can tell. He
kisses me in front OF my parents
and Is all that a lover could be.
Please tell me what to do.
IRENE: As dong as you n so
n undecided. i really don't thinl
you love the young man. Why mo-
wait a while until you are absolutely
cure before you agree TO an engage
ment.
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GOODNIGHT
STORIES
BY Max Trell
By Max Trell -
The Shadow Children Explore
the Bottom of the
Mediterranean
Mediterranean.

Ar ~, Flor, Hand. Yam and
Knarf--thc five little shadow.
49, children with the turnedl
about names-were I'm far-off Spain,
with their little masters and mis-
tresses. The city they were In wa1
Barcelona which. IL you look mt \
map. you will see is on the edgel
OF the Mediterranean. What IL tho
Mediterranean IL In A great seal
almost as biz as an ocean with
water as blue as the sky on a beau
tiful Spring day.
Naturally the real children wen
sailing on the Mediterranean. and
their shadows, who accompanies
them everywhere, went along. The.
instant they reached the water thd
shadows turned into-can yoq
guess? They turned into water rd
Elections and ven exploring alonA
the bottom OF the sea-
(which way shall we got" askeJ
Knarf. They we're al sitting on Z
bit OF ~water-rock. Up above wers
the children. IN ca little boat
Lets 60 this way" suggested
Hand.
.No. let's 70 that way said Flor.
"Oh. yes. that way Is better than
this way" said Mi. who. being|
Flor's twin. always agreed with him.
Lets 70 the other way" put ial
Knarf. Yam looked up towards ths|
surface. Lets stay Ut the top n
she declared timidly. She neveri
liked TO do anything that might bs|
dangerous. None OF them heard M
for at this moment o. little fish
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
The Home Kitchen
By JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON
Culinary Echoes from The Orient.

in cold water to cover the plate and
boil gently for one and a half hours
Serve hot
Curricd Bananas.
Peel and slice an onion very
thinly. brown II lightly in n table,
spoonful OF butter. sift in a level
tablespoonful OF curry powder. add
a half tablespoonful more butter and
rub smooth, pour In q cupful OF good
chicken broth. stir and blend and
when Il SINNERS add a quarter cup
full OF grated cocoanut. and a grated
raw apple. Simmer until the apple
Is dissolved and the cocoanut Is
tender. Blend a tablespoonful Of
brown flour with d little water and
stir into the sauce and when smooth
add six halved bananas. cover
closely and cook for ten minutes
gently. The bananas should be very
ripe and mellow. then they will cook
very quickly. Serve I'm the center
OF a rice ring OF q hot dish.
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Three Minute JOURNEYS
S,redish Dinner-Something 70 Renember Forerer.
By TEMPLE MANNING


especially those
inclined TO be epicures or
gourmets. have something to
look forward to II they have not
vet been guests at a formal dinner
In Sweden.
The most distinctive feature OF n
Swedish repast Is the sm~orgns-bord
sandwich table,. v~ariously described
as a ~'super-super hors d'oeuvre." a
miniature delicatessen store. and "a
deliberate attack on all the rules OF
diet. To count calories while feast
ing al a smorgas-bord would require
the services OF an expert accountant
equipped with several high-speed
adding machines.
The ceremony or dining begins
with all the guests grouped about a
small. heavily laden table at one end
Of the dining room The men take
precedence. With email glasses
raised high they bow deliberately to
their host and cry "Skal" as they
toss down preliminary portions OF
schnapps. The ladies' do not indulge
IN this appetiZing beverage. neither
do they partake OF the very sweet
and surprisingly potent Swedish
punch served at the conclusion OF
the dinner.
Next. plates are laden with an.
chovies. caviar. cheese. picked her
ring, sardellen. cold meats OF all
sorts. sausages Of every description,
baked mushrooms. spiced pickles OF
many kinds. and several varieties OF
bread. including always the large.
erayish-brown unleavened cracker
disks called knackebrod. which are
p~rofuseiy spread with butter and
eaten nj every meal.
American tourists who expect to
visit Sweden this Summer should
manage by hook or crook 10 secure
an invitation to a formal dinner In
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lhey Jumpen ON INC Eisn DaC&1
"Is there anything to be seen
here?" asked the shadow-childrenl
'Oh, yes" replied the little fisf
There's lots or water TO be seen.I
'Of course" they agreed w
can see that. IL there anythin
else?"
"Oh, yes" Il said. there's a goolI
deal to be seen this way and tina
a and the other way but . ="
But what?" IA
m. . but my mother told ri
never to 70 there"
"VVhy not?" asked Knarf.
Because" replied the little fif
because my mother says it's dangH
GUS" At this Yam immediate
sprang back to the surface al
stayed there, looking up into ii
face OF her little mistress who
turn, looked down into the wate
The others remained below.
Don't be afraid" Knarf assur
the little fish. well see that not
Ing happens 10 you" Then they a
jumped on its back and II SWAN oI
with them. They saw the watek
gardens and the water-trees ard III
water-castles and the wnter-glad4|
where schools OF fishes were plat
ing. The sunshine sparkled In TIL
water. which was even bluer thu
1t was above.
You see." said Knarf. to the littH
fish. "it isn't dangerous mt all. In IL
"Oh. no." replied the little fis1
brightly. mot at all. not at all.
Just az he said this, On big fish
swirled out from behind a clump oI
water-shrubs and gobbled up the lid
tie fish In the twinkle OF an EYE
Mi. Flor. Hand and Knarf sprana
back to the surface as fast as thed
could.
was II d~angerous?" asked Yam
The shadows shook their heads.
1T was az safe as you'd wish. /
said Flor.
But not for the little fish," added
Mi.
Copyright. 1898. Newspaper Feature SERVES. Irey
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Answers to Health Queries
A. r Q.-what Is the cause Of a
red and shiny nose?

n. II ~ a IS the cause OF q
red and shiny nose?
A--Poor circulation. indigestion
and constipation are usually con-
trlbuting factors in such cases.
Sometimes II is associated with
catarrh. IL this Is the case special
treatment Is ~ecessary
r. III. Q.-What II me to
keep my mouth open while sleeping?
/ have had my tonsils and adenoids
removed.
A.-This may be due 10 nasal
sary II this Is the case.
J. NJ. Q.-what do you advise for
ulcer OF the stomach? Can II be
cured?
A.-Speciai diet and medication In
necessary in order TO effect a cure.
Buttermilk is usually given. For
fun particulars send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
II. X. Q.-How a fiat feet be-
overcome?
2.-What causes night sweats7
3.-What causes the roof or the
mouth TO become white7
A.-This condition car be remedied
by wearing the correct kind OF sup
ports.
2.--Sometimcs this condition Il due
to serious trouble with the lungs.
IL would be advisable to have your
lungs examined for absence or
presence OF tuberculosis.
3.-This condition may he due to
Vincent's angina or canker sores.
For any further information send a
self-addressed. stamped envelope and
repeat your question.
copyright. 1879. Nsxspa,sr Feature Services. M
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tons Oh sOlCU.
This ~ why the quality OF the
voice depends largely upon the gen.
eral health Of the individual.
II you have followed my past sug-
gest1ons for correct breathing. you
win find the following exercises the
game with the exception OF lighter
and less deliberate inhalations and
calculations.
All faults Of voice are caused by
abnormal muscular action. and the
one important requirement for u per-
feet tone ~ relaxation
Exercise Lie flat on the back.
limbs stretched to their full length
and arms lying relaxed at the sides.
Inhale slowly. but deeply. Then ex-
hale slowly until the breath is ex-
hausted. Using only enough force
to make a family audible "sh."
After breathing in this name
twenty-five times, stand erect. with
the weight OF the body resting on
the balls OF the feet. chest up and
head tilted hack slightly. Repeat
the breathing exercise twenty-five
times. While p~racticing It Is well
TO concentrate on how softly and
EASILY one can exhale. rather than
how long or how loud q can make
tha ''eh."
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Seen on SHAVE.
By Florence w. Ross.

Endorsed by smart women on the
Riviera and carried to America by
leading designers, the beige and red
combination will be seen here in
Spring and Summer costumes. Judg-
ing from window displays on the
Avenue this color marriage bids fair
TO outrival in smartness even black.
White still leads the fashion parade
for formal evening gowns. At the
opera recently off-shades OF this
color In satin. flat crepes and chif-
ions. we're found 10 outnumber any
other color by thres to one.
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because OF a letter which came to
ME from Toronto. I suppose there
have been cases there as there have
been Ia other parts OF North Amer
lea.
The severity OF the symptoms
leads always to consultation with
the family doctor. On this account
II Is unnecessary for me TO make
any statement regarding the treat
ment.
I am glad TO say that many OF
the patients l have known about
have recovered. II is necessary to
be conservative. however, because
any Inflammation OF the brain IS
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there are remedies for other beauty destroyers,
but it il one that only you can administer.
The peculiar characteristics Of the normal
speaking voice are not fixed and Interchangeable,
but are influenced by every condition that
spiritually. Therefore, if the voice 10 nasal,
weak, harsh, high pitched, muffled, or in any
way faulty, do not despair, for it can be entirely
"made over"
A perfect tone Is possible only when the body
is properly poised, the breathing normal, and
when the mucous membranes which line the
lungs, throat, mouth and other organs are In a
healthy condition.
In a healthy person, this membrane is hard,
firm and smooth, thus producing q clear, even
tone. However, improper diet and deficient &C
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
The Stars Say
For Friday, Feb. %.
Nv VExfpy y

ny OL4tE stEtE hENfDLC.
Quits and perplexities seem
to reign on this day. judging
by the affliction OF the planet
ruling bargaining. ceiling. gambling,
and business activities generally. In
these there may be friction, delays,
change and uncertainty. But In all
that pertains TO the purely personal
relations. or to art. amusement, or
those businesses catering to the
home or 20 women, a very benign
state OF affairs may prevail. The
energies should be concentrated on
these.
Those whose birthday II 10 may
prepare for a most favorable year In
personal affairs. In all that pertains
to art. culture. amusement, social,
domestic and affectional concern.
but in more sordid activities delays.
change. doubts and risk are presaged.
A child born on this day may be
clever and accomplished in all max
ing for social and artistic skill ard
graces. but its disposition may be
variable. uncertain and may need d.
rection intolinesof probity and honor.
When the mind Is in a state of
uncertainty, the smallest impulse
directs 10 10 either side.-Terence.
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some substantial home. but this
warning should be borne in mind:
Remember that the smorgas-bord
merely is a preliminary to the meal
proper. The novice is loath to leave,
for he can imagine nothing 70 fol-
low which could be half so palatable;
but I'm the course OF time. after he
has sampled most OF the dishes and
helped himself several times 10 those
he likes best, be begins to blush at
his capacity.
When appetites finally begin 70
lag. the watchful host and hostess
lead the way to the dinner table.
whore a formal meal OF many
courses, not unlike those served in
other lands. IN spread.
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IS q uuIInASS OF StunOr WHICH Was
never experienced before.
In some cases there may be con-
vulS.ye attacks. Later on 1t may be
observed that the eyes do not focus
or they appear crossed.
Sleeping sickness Is an obscure
sort OF ailment Sometimes II Is ex-
tremely difficult TO determine that
II Is really an attack OF encephalitis-
The doctors have difficulty IN decid-
ing whether the symptoms are due
10 tumor OF the brain or hemorrhages
into hat organ. There have been
cases where Il was first thought the
patient had been poisoned.
/ am speaking or sleeping sickness
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BY ROYAL s. COPELAND, NJ. d.
United States Senator uuM New AUIk-
Former Commissioner Of Health, Aet1 York Cit

" OCTORS use a great many big words.
"Encephalitis" is one Of these. This word
is defined as an inflammation Of the brain
substance.
To the anatomist the brain Is known as the
"encephalon." This shows you why the term
encephalitis Is used to express inflammation of
the brain.
Even the doctors heard little about encephali-
It's until after the influenza epidemics Of 1918
and 1919. 1t was observed that influenza was
followed in some cases by certain symptoms
which indicated an inflammation of the brain.
To this disease was given the name Influenza
encephalitis-" 1t is known to the laity as sleep
ing sickness"
The way the ailment announces its presence
Is by the haziness of mind or actual unconscious
ness which suddenlv annears. The afflicted per
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Loves Awakening 's s.. s;s: s ~s..s e .
Madge Keeps a Rendezvous ,ri,h Noel to Helm Solr
Problem.
81 Adele Garrison

STARED at Mary in amazemeni
which quickly changed to com
passion as 1 saw the quivering
Of the lips which lust had voiced a
demand to see Noel veritzen.
do you think that wise. dear.
est?' / demonstrated.
WISE" she repeated bitterly. "Of
course IL isn't wise. or right, or be-
coming, or any OF the nice-soundine
words. But i can't help that.
simply must see him and you've got
20 help me-"
"of course I'll help you," I said.
my brain travelling quickly over the
problems involved. "But tomorrow.
not tonight. / shall be too busy
10 attend to anything tonight. Put
] win get In touch with Noel and
arrange a meeting with him for you
WHEREIN the morning-that will
be best. won't it,"
George wants to ride in the
morning. He has a horse for me.
but ! can put him off until the
afternoon. It's going to be hard 10
do. though. He's terribly persis-
tent"
"That ought not to dispiease you."
] said, for I had made up my mind
60 encourage the young princes
wooing in every possible way. !
knew Mary's temperament and her
obstinacy. Opposition TO this royal
betrothal would only strengthen her
determination TO 20 through with II
no matter what her heartache over
Noel. But IL she felt that we were
all anxious for her 10 marry Prince
Georges. the knowledge would be an
equally strong aid TO the opposite
argument.
"No. it oughtn't." she agreed,
dimpling. But I Ear see that he
has al the makinis or an awful
pest"
what would the prince say 4 he
could hear your" I asked with out
ward Gliding. but inward mirth at
the picture OF the spoiled princes
face II he could hear bis fiances's
chatter.
"I should care" she said non
chalantly.s But I'll run and slip
him the news about the dinner.
Hell be awfully popped up TO think
YOU trust me with him. And don't
forget about Noel"
A Furtive Exit.
was not likely 10. ! thought
grimly as / went on 10 my room and
dressed carefully for dinner with the
young violinist. Then ! slipped out
OF the house with Lillian, commits.
sioning Katherine to tell my mother
sn-law after ! had gone that i had
been summoned by a friend in need
OF me. l did not dare run the fisk
OF her cross-examination sor .ear ]
would be late for the appointment.
We saw Noel before we brought
the car 10 a stop at the Bridge
hampton station. He was striding
up and down the platform. and LIZ
liam purposely kept the car away at
the end
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TEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

IL / am sixteen years old and
arm in love with a boy two years
my senior. Ny mother says that
j am not old enough TO keep COM
pany. I see him at the show
every Saturday night. I am
deeply in love with him. 1 know
he loves me truly. He brings me
home every Saturday night. What
is your advice? BLUE EYES.
DLUE EYES: My advice Is TO
- listen TO and heed your mothers
wise counsel. my dear. II Is quite
proper for the young man TO bring
YOU home from the show. provided
that IL is with your mothers knowl-
edge and consent. Otherwise, you
are too young to be thinking seri.
ously Of love.