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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
BY ROYAL $. COPELAND, M. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
Former Com missioner Of Henlth. Ael0 YORK CT

yEyHERE is an old saying, frequently quoted
nowadays: Take care of the pennies and
the dollars viii take care Of themselves"
That is the admonition of prudence.
| shall not attempt 10 discuss the social or
significance of thrift Personally, l
believe in it. But ! do wish to impress upon you,
If | am able. the importance of taking care Of
the trifling ailments, the little illnesses, the com
monty overlooked defects of the body.
Serious disease is almost always the result
of neglect. | do not refer TO immediate recent,
occasional neglect I have in mind the long con-
tinued failure To give attention to some minor
We don't know much about cancer, certainly
as regards its cause. But it is perfectly safe 70
say that a person in perfect health will not be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
Seen on SHAVE.
By Florence W. Ross

Crepe de Chine Is the medium for
stitched sports hats which many
shops are displaying for Southern
resort wear or early Spring. These
naLs are in bright colors. such as
rose and light green. Grosgrain and
shiny satin are other materials
which will be employed for Spring
millinery.
At a recent wedding OF prominence
the bridesmaids wore red velvet
gowns OF b~ouffant tendencies. These
offered striking contrast 10 the
brides costume OF ivory white satin.
Whether or not this idea viii take
hold no one can say. but is novelty
Is not its only attractive feature
Shorter length nIghtEowns. timld-
~ introduced a few weeks ago. are
fast gaining favor. Instead OF reach
Ing to the ground this new type OF
nightgown comes just below the knee
and is completely covered when
worn under a neglgee- An attractive
innovation.
While white stin takes the lead
IN ultra-formal evening modes. a few
novelty colors are creeping in Blue
violet shades and slate blues were
especially In evidence at the Opera
last week. sponsored by a few very
smartly Eroomed women.
The year round character Of the
printed dress has been repeatedly
empha<ized by New York shops, but
somehow the idea never actually
caught on. Now. however. printed
dresses-maInly dark prints fcatur-
inc tiny patterns-are being worn
under fur coats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
By Max Trell
Inc Shadow-C Children Mar
rowly Escape From the
Goats Beard.

Az III. Flor. Hand. Yam and
knarf. the five httls shadow
children with the turned
about names. liked Paris. whore they
were visiting with the little real
ch.ldrsn-their masters and mis-
tresses. They liked Paris because
thsre were 70 many new things IN t.
seen and 50 many interesting things
70 IN.
Let's &C. exploring" cried Knarf.
who was very eager 10 10 of.
"Sh-h.' cautioned the others. The
children are En.rE out walking a.
soon as they have their lunch and
Wen All 20 out with them" krarf
hastily looked rur cf the window
Il glad he said. that the sun -
shining
You NAV net attach much !nrnr-
lance 10 knarfs remark about the
sun. Ito the shadow children. huw-
ever, it was exceedingly important
The brighter the sunshine. the clear
err. sharper and brighter did they
feel. Just zee COR yourself how live
~ your ~ shadow appears on a
bright day.
In a few moments the children fin
ished their lunch and. putting on
their hats and coats. started out for
q walk. accompanied hy their French
S~overness. Bye and bye they reached
. fine. wide avenue. lined with trees
and hordered ty "A park. The street
was ~ wide that though II was
thronEed with automobiles. they
could scarcely NV heard.
This Is the Champs-Elysccs." an
nounced the ~governess. pronouncins
II. "ShahrZeleezay."
What does II mean7" asked the
children. 1t means the Elysian
Fields. n very. very beautiful place
which the ancient Grecian heroes
loved"
All at once Enhrf exclaimed: Lets
70 FOR a ride on thatI" Mi, Flor
Hand and Yam looked. That WAS a
little cart drawn by a goat. "How
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

~ I am a girl in my teens ard
have gone with a boy friend for owe
a year. He Is two years my senior.
lie says ne loves me. but every eve
ming when he ome ove he starts
talking about the bows ] have gone
with before. and asking why they
never come YER He keeps this up
all evening. Really. ! love him and
would do most anything 10 be able
20 keep him. but this gets tirsSome.
listening 70 the same thing evening
after evening. Is Il because he II
jealous or because he thinks 10 fun?
WORRIED.
WoRRIED: From you letter. !
w should say that the Young
man IA rather nl-bred and al a loss
for anything else TO talk about. why
not drop him for awhile ard let him
wonder What's the matte-7 Some
times ths VIII work wonders, es.
recially a& he would then realize
hat YOU don't want TO listen 10 a
psrrot conversation that proves bore
some and monotoncus-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

day i sufficient to keep them in a clear, healthy
condition.
Those who spend hours each day in an Of
flee or shop under bright lights, or out driving
or walking through the dust and winds will find
a daily eye wash excellent for relieving eye
strain.
A splendid wash il made by boiling one pint
of water for five minutes, removing from the
fire and adding two teaspoonfuls of boric acid
crystals. When thoroughly dissolved, allow TO
cool and it is then ready to use. Warm the eye
cup by holding it under hot water, half fill it
with the solution and hold to the eye, fitting the
head back and opening and closing the lids quick
~, so that the eyes are entirely bathed. This
eve wash will remove any dust as well as soothe
the muscles of the eyes.
Hot comnresses held over the closed lids
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
Loves Awakening
Edith, Declining Madce's Long-Delayed Week-End Irritation
Scores a Point IN O Delicate Situation.

BY Adele Garrison

I 7 caught the irony OF her last
sentence IN the slight significant
pause she made after H.
But" shs went on. Its simply
impossible for me TO think OF leav-
ing the city until much later. But
youu be in town. soon. Dlcky tells
me. Wen have lots OF chances to
see each other. III my boss and
yours keep VI too busy. Wen either
bring EN- along with us. VI leave EN-
fat"
Lillian Takes Hold.
The yelled smiling insolence OF her
made my throat construct. and accel-
Grated my pulses. For the second I
was incapable OF answering her. But
Lillian. ! knew. was watching me
closely and Immediately ! heard her
indolent throaty drawL
Nobody loves social amenities
more than T." she said with a grin.
but may ] remind this ~worshipful
company that it's getting late. and
we have q long drive IN front or us.
Also Madse and I have been driving
for hours and we are much wear.
So ! know you won't mind. Eide. n
We take for granted how mutually
desolated you and Madge are over
this weekend business. and beat il
while the beating's good How about
IL. Dicky-bird? Are you ready?"
IL Will be In a minute" Dicky re-
turned. II just have % run Up 70 the
studio . second My bags are ell
ready. you see"
He waved a careless hand toward
suitcase. bag. topcozt. hat and gloves
In patent readiness for a journey.
Mr. Underwood crossed the room and
picked up the suitcase.
III collect the tip at the car
door" he sad Come On g.rA. Hill
get the = started and you seated
comfortably BY The time the Dicky-
bird gets down. 10 long Eide. TlI
date you W for the Winter when ]
see you again"
he ushered tn out 20 the room
and / knew that with masculine
fraternity he was obeyfng some sig
IT. from Dicky ~ give him sn cpror-
tunity for n word slors with Edith.
tContinued Tomorrow
crsyrlGht. Is-p. EsssraDfr FsIs4rs EariEs. tnE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

TNARLY whispers az what new
~, modes the Spring viii hring,
N hint that the cape ensemble
viii be most popular. And what
more graceful vogue could you de-
sire'
Illustrated here + a chic new en-.
semble a q type that viii he very
much worn this coming season. The
skirt and care T az wool crepe. and
the house OF matching sllk-crope IN
chartreuse greer. The blouse Is
eunningly tucked % below the waist.
lire and flares gracefully from there
This is a charmingly feminine and
smart costume.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

Had surprised Edith Fairfax
and that a bit unpleasantly. !
saw that In her eyes as ! save
her my cordial invitation to come
out TO the farmhouse with US. What
had she expected. or wished. I won
dered-when she had realized that I.
with the Underwoods had overheard
her protest against Dicky's giving
her the necklace and earrings she
was wearing. and had witnessed her
pleased preening OF them in the mir
ror7 Had she hoped / would lose
control OF myself and treat Dicky to
an exhibition OF vulgar jealousy? I
thanked my particular little joss that
] had bean able TO present an sbso-
lutely unruffled front to both my
husband and his business partner. in
or the most trying situations
which had ever confronted me.
She had been es poised as 7 in
those first confusing seconds. With
the exception Of n flashing hostile
glance. her face had not lost its
cool. slightly amused smile. But now
she hesitated perceptbly before she
answered me. and her words were a
bit hurried. her name too feTyidly
cordial TO be quite natural.
"Ohi I'm SO sorry. Madge." she
said ia love to. I've been count
Ing all Summer on some ~week-ends
at the farm. But Ill have 70 give
up the idea The work Is 50 piled I'D
here hat I can't take . minute"
Madge IL Relieved
Her tone was subtly reproachful.
s-nd I saw q gleam or resentment An
Dicky's eyes. for he knew OF course
that her little shaft was aimed at
him. But my reaction was not
anger. I wondered II / could dis
guiss the stark relief / felt at her
decision as I made the mandarious
protest which the conventions re-
CURED
You don't mean you can't come
NJ ALL | exclaimed. and caught a
look OF mirthful approval "A Llllian's
eyes which almost upset me- why
we've been counting on your coming
10 la al Summer
II know she said. her tone hold
ing apparently genuine regret. and
I'm just ms disappointed as you are
over t."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
Answers TO Health Queries

Nj. II. Q.-Is II harmful to drink
too much iced tear
E. S. o.-Is II safe for one who
takes e~plleptic fits TO 20 In swim
ming?
A.-Not advisable.
T. c. Q.-What causes dark
specks 70 fly IN front OF the eyes.
afterwards resulting In a headache?
What should a mar weigh who
Is 81 years old and 5 IT. s ms. tall7
A.-You are probably troubled with
hiliousness and II would be wise to
correct your diet.
For your age and height you
should weigh about 1871 pounds
p. J. Q.-What causes swollen
ankles? What do you advise?
AIN some instances 3 kidney
condition IL responsible for the
ankles swelling. IL would be advis-
able for you 10 have a ~urinslysis
made.
A. r. OWN gall bladder and
liver trouble pains under the
breast and make one short OF wind?
What IS the cause OF a lump
under my left breast?
A.-No.
At would be advisable for O
TO consult a surgeon for an examina,
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

being tightly held by their escort And the skating was done az
a most decorous pace so that she wouldn't tire herself.
But now! Oh boy! Daughter holds her own in the races
with Brother and Brothers friends, and she wears the shortest Of
skirts, or perhaps knickers. and it's hard to tell which is girl and
which is boy. But Past or Present. they all skate toward the same
goal-Love, and even though the way is a bit different, in the
end it all ends the samei Just a matter of styles, that's ALL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
DAILY MASSAGE WILL
REMOVE FINE LINES
Josephine Huddleston Reveals Some Secrets, on the
Care and Makeup Of the Eyes, Which Will Add
To Their Charm and Expression.
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

T TNQUESTIoNABLY the eyes are our most expressive features
n and therefore everything that will increase their health and
~ beauty should be done. The treatments for identifying these
important members are o simple that five minutes or less time each
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
Advice to Girls
BY Annie Laurie
ANNIE LAURIE

hEAR ANNIE LAUIIE
~ ] am a girl In my early teens.
| have been going with a fellow for
about one year and every time / so
out with him he talks about his for
mer girl. Please advise me what to
do and say when he does that. i
thank you. WAITING.
WAITING: Pay no attention to
w him when he starts talking
about her, my dear. He IL proba bly,
trying 10 make you jealous and the
wisest thing for you TO do ~ take no
notice OF It. Simply agree with him
and tell him what a nice girl h Is.
and laugh about lift you can. And
IL YOU keep up this course OF treat
ment. he'll soon tire and stop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

yFyHE Joy Of Winter sports, and how much OF a thrill and pleas
ure we get out OF flying through the crispy air on the wings
IL OF Mercury. Of course, it's wonderful to feel that we have
wings, even though they be Of the sharpest steel-but that doesn't
detract from the pleasure one whit In fact, it adds to it!
But how different now and in Mothers day. Or in Grand
~mother'sl For then they wore voluminous skirts which swept the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
Words of the Wise

Logical consequences are th- scare
crows w fools ard nv b-srons w 49,.
men. Huxley.
W.T. w = happy and u striking
r1v on e~Tpressirg q thought.
Penn.
TX is conceivable that religion
can ~ morally useful without
being intellectually sustainabIe.
Mil.
Where tHfTmfrt has vit N,
TrrrcEf M, there tB ttr bert
oTcfoT- Penn.
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anee must be present, Q else cancer would not find its way into
the body.
Perfect health may be compared to a powerful money vault
When the modern safe is closed and locked, it will protect its valuables
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

each night prove Very restu- Cod congresses appleu q ne eyes N
the morning stimulate the muscles and tissues, preparing them for the
days work. Hot and cold water congresses are towels that have been
wrung out in either hot or cold water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24
ANNIE LAURIE:

~ I am a girl IN my teens and
go TO high school. There Is a boy
IN the same year as l am who says
he thinks a lot OF me. I used TO
consider him a very good friend. but
somehow l have lost all interest In
him and care nothing about him he
insists upon taking me home and
going 20 the show and places. / hate
TO say no. for II hurts him badly.
Should ! tell him ! don't care for
his company? ! have often tried TO
but Just can't
Thank you very much.
PEGGY IOIy.
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DOGGY LOU: or course. I can un'

l. derstand your not wanting 10
hurt the young mans feelings. my
dear. But II you don't care for his
company. the most tactful way out
u 1t Is 10 refuse his invitations. When
he asks YOU to 80 out. plead q pre-
vious engagement Do this several
times and he will probably take the
hint and cease his attentions.
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Don't Neglect Trifling Ailments

bear q relationship to serious dis
case. We must not neglect them.
II you take care OF the simple
diseases. the big ones viii take care
or themselves. You viii be putting
money In the bank OF health by act
ing on this suggestion.
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BY TEMPLE MANNING
Lnpland-The Land OF the Midnight Sun.

n AND OF the Midnight Suni WhoT
has not thrilled TO the magic
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

KTOME buying should be gov
erned by the simplest family
A4 needs. The luxuries may be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-24

IN. Flor. Hand. Yam and
K knarf. the five httls shadow
children with the turned
The Washington times., 1929-11-27

Colored glass pieces to add zeSt
to festive boards. amber, green,
royal blue, ct cetera, are in the
Washington shops. Compotes,
candlesticks, crystal for the table,
crystal prism hung, flower con-
tainers, dainty bits of crystal
iovelinesS for the autumn and
winter hostess. The prices most
modest, madame!
Usually, Madame's rings and
bracelets match, or perhaps the
ensemble effect is carried out in
a necklace and bracelet.
The modesty about ones good
points that was once an oldfash-
ioned Virture, is today a vice,
known as an inferiority complex.
Women Of good taste and good
breeding refrain from appearing
in the morning in frocks that
are suitable for a dance in the
evening.
A mirror is woman's truest
friend; it tells the whole truth,
even when it hurts.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27

For the more formal daytime
costume, nothing could be better
than the black broadcloth suit,
trimmed with Persian lamb. With
this smart outfit is worn white
satin blouse knotted at the neck
line and WaiSt-line.
X \
A bolero jacket that falls in a
flattering line at the back is one
of the new features of black
velvet evening gown. There are
points adding length and dignity
to the skirt and an inner decol-
letage of black satin.
X,
A satin blouse that would be
effective with an afternoon suit
features a shaped peplum that
achieves the snug hip-line and
high WaiSt-line. Two bows placed
above a sectional front add a be-
coming note.
The best daytime coat for the
older woman is the long one or
the one of Seven-eighthS length.
The uneven hemline for after
noon is very chic.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27
HENDERSON

Sale During Thanksgiving Week.
MRS. HENDERSON, 2O9 the
V1 La Sale, Connecticut Ave
nue. at L Street, announces a sale
during Thanksgiving week, on
ultra voguish crepes and chiffons
for evening wear afternoon
frockS and daytime d e IS e S.
Models which represent the ulti-
mate in SmartneSS and indivld-
uality. Everything included in
this sale is new and fresh from
New York. Many are being sold
at cost.
Heavy net is smart fabric for
evening wear. And charming IS
a frock with a normal belted
waist.line and a spiral circular
The hair at the back OF the
head must be allowed to grow
lust long enough to be turned up
slightly. in small ringletS, or per-
haps a miniature chignon, and
the rest must be just the right
length to manipulate successfully,
about halfway down the neck.
X
Tally HO Tavern Dinners
They're Delectable and at
Such Reasonable Pricings.
AS usual, on this page we in
"A clude place or two where
one can dine and at the same
time feel that they are getting
more than they are actually pay
ing for. This time 1t Will be
the Tally Ho Tayern-a place
that is becoming we'll known
because Of its historic background
and the delectable food served.
Among other things featured in
this delightful tavern are the
Tally Ho plate dinners-Special
Long Island duckling with apple
sauce and two vegetables for IS
cents. 1t has a very old world
atmosphere and is quite like
some OF the old world cafes.
Phone Metropolitan 8083.
A hat model from Marie Guy
is of black felt faced with black
velvet-a fabric combination that
gives a romantic and becoming
effect. One side is much longer
than the other-a chic detail in
a hat of this type.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27

If a belt is worn with a jersey
jumper-the jumper is consider
ably longer than it was last year.
The slender line of the Callot
evening gowns proves the cor
rectnesS of the belief expressed
by some OF the great designers
that the straight, but with normal
waiStline, Silhoutte can be pro-
duced in ways not limited to the
chemiSe. 1t is question OF
adapting to the supreme SilhoUltte
of the day some graceful and
becoming modes which suit the
tastes and temperamentS Of dl1-
ferent types of women.
*
EveryOne'S Knees Are Covered
Now and Most Women Have
a WaistKne
Some are short, and some are
tall; some are slender, and some
are not quite as slender as
they'd like to be. But everyone
can look charming in the new
silhouette frocks, if you'll only
choose the ones that fit you.
The tuck-in blouse is a revival
of Importance.
i
Felt is still first in chic as the
fabric for sports hats and Is used
In many Of the imported modelA
The Washington times., 1929-11-27
la Rita GifF Ship

Catering to the Gift Shoppers
TOO much stress can not be
l. laid on the Importance of
shopping early for your Christ
mas gifts. Later on, the stocks
will be picked over and the
selections will not be as good. In
writing about the gifts in this
shop, am heSitating between the
Costume jewelry-lovely pieces
the handmade handkerchiefs,
decorative pillows, the exquisite
luncheon sets and the adorable
Eta" French dolls. They're all
so lovely and the prices are so
reasonable. Unique offerings for
the holiday shopper. 1910 Con-
nectlcut Avenue.
X X
Big blue plumS with stem and
leaf were favors creating excited
comment at a recent dinner. The
lazy little fly on one rounded
blue side of the fruits surface
proved to be the pull for a tape
measure inside.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27

THE sophisticates of the fashion
L world will revel in this an.
nounce ement of VanSley's-a
Thanksgiving sale extending
over the holidayS-on imports
and adaptations of imports in
evening gowns and gowns for
formal afternoon. Frocks for
daytime and really lovely i'm
ported handkerchiefs and exquisite
Christmas novelties. A VanSley
sale is unusual and we know there
are real finds from which to
make selections. 1928 Connectf
cut Avenue.
X
"Violet blue" is an exotic new
color used in many of the sea
sons loveliest chapeaux.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27

Easy To Have Your Sheerest
Stockings Mended? Rather!
livery woman, it seems has
IL had the experience of being
driven to tears when her lovely
sheer chiffon stockings developed
run. But after all you are
foolish to worry over a run or
snag when the Stelos Hosiery
Repair Service right here in
Washington to aid us. They
reknit runs in stockings and knit
goods, also repair snags - the
charges are Is cents for single
thread run and 10 cents an inch
for snags. There are three shops
to serve you. Main shop at 701
Twelfth Street N. w. Branches
at AIS Seventh Street S. W., and
1901 H Street N. w.
A tweed suit particularly smart
for the older woman is comb
nation of green, gray and black
the collar and cuffs of gray
Krimmer. A blouse of gray wool
buttons on the skirt.
&&
A Callot model for the older
woman is of black satin. The
waist-line. nodded high in the
back and accented by an enamel
buckle, slants in front to a point
below &hs waist.
The Washington times., 1929-11-27
ARpIe Tree Shop
Objects dart Modern and
Antique

MRS. MAUD ASHFORD FER
4V1 GUSON in the Apple Tree
Shop, l7O6 K Street N. W., has a
marvellous showing of lovely an
tioues from New Orleans, in read
mess for the holiday shopper.
If you have ever been in that
lovely old city and poked around
among the antique corners, you
will have just a vague idea OF
what you will find in this unique
little shop.
Note the beautiful old French
tea set-you'll adore it! Interest
ing and attractive these quaint
gifts. A shop to fill every gift
need.
When a coral crepe evening
gown decided to have its uneven
hem covered by ostrich of
matching shade, it was necessary
to tie three and four frondS to-
gether.
The Beauty of the Old Hat Is
Brought Back BY the Experts
IN This Shop.
TUST been wondering-Is this
= hat any good? Well, that
depends, but If there is any good
in it. the skilled workers in the
Castle Hat Shop--735 Eleventh
Street N. w, will bring it out.
This shop gives excellent service
in making like new the old
chapeaux meaning the hats
made over in this shop represent
the finest work in cleaning and
reblocking to fit your head. They
will suggest how your hat can
be reblocked into a new shape
and suggest new ways Of trim.
ming. There's new life to the
hats freshened up here. Clever.