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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21

WV ELL, Dtar-. Madame vii be
w hack IN the shop in another
w.sk. and won Helene ana
] r. two harry little girls. OF course.
we've enjoyed being bosses and hav-
- al the authority. but Il hasn't
been a simple Job at all. and things
do run snoothes with Madame's
guiding hand around.
However. We are glad she man
aged 10 set away. and she writes
that she's having a wonderful time.
even though every once in = while
she has a panioky moment about the
shop. I'm sure shell be pleased with
the way things ran. We've made a
lot Of sales. and ! think we've kept
all the customers happy and sat.
!sfied.
It's all right 10 re able 70 loaf on
fhs sunny sands and just enjoy ones
self, and / certainly do envy Madame
and Pam and all the other lucky
people the opportunity 70 get away
end play. But there's also a lot IN
tive Joy and satisfaction az a sob wei
dene. ! used 10 think that was just
a lot OF bunk. and all the sayings
shout work being good for the soul.
etc. were invented by people who
dien't know what the four letters
W o r h meant. But there's really
a lot in IL. Helene and ! feel proud
OF ourselves. We've cor-e TO the
conclusion that we've got a place in
the world. and that. even though
were Just cogs IN a wheel. were
SOMETHING.
Whocpee. don't I sound like a
little mnraliz.r. And Just watch
how quick your little Oracle would
reNal In luxury II the opportunity
came her way. How Id enjoy my
4 breakfasts in bed. my morning tro,
Yin the park. my afternoon tea
dance. and an evening of gaistv.
on. boy. Ia stop talking about the
10Y 81 work then. Id proha Div
saiye any conscience BY SAYING that
Id done my share Of work and had
well earned my Daytime.
Helene and I had the ask az
picking sat a dress 60 serd Madame
TODAY. She wrote and said she was
running short n clothes though we
didn't sec how that WAS nox~jhlel
and Was soing 70 depend on Us 10
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the boys legs and tried TO push him
toward his bed. He didn't move
iot.
III we can't push him back to thu
bed" declared Hand. lets puxh thG
bed TO him." In vain did they Strive
10 bulge the heavy bed.
ct can't be done." sighed Yam.
Lets throw the blankets over his
shoulders ard keep him warm
They're tucked In under the mat
~tress." remarked Mi. The only
thing 10 do IL 10 tell his mother"
That's I'll" broke In knarf. Tell
HE mother. why didn't I tank ~
that sooner?'' You didn't think of
that AK adj" cried the others.
knarf didn't hear them. lie was
already IN the sun-parlor whera
Franks mother was watering the
flowers. Knarf. who was not more
than an inch high. sprang up On
the handle OF the watering can and
shouted up: Frank ~ leaving hts
bedt'
Ny, my" said Franks mother to
herself. imagining she heard a buzz.
ing IN the flowers. "a bee has gotten
in. I shall have 10 have the screens
repaired" NO, no. it's not a bee
~ I.rr MAIL EIUlLfQ Nl% ttth4OW
in evaporation. cant you hear
me2"
Where ~ that bee-' cried Franks
mother, peerinR under the watering
can. at this knarf leaped down into
the window-hox and piuckinE two
tiny petals from "A violet. waved
them behind hts neck. at the same
time crying aA loudly aH Tie could.
"Buz-z-E-zI' Convinced that he was
a bee. Franks mother started after
him. He leapcd deity aside and ran
down the nall. with Franks mother
in pursuit.
Hell surely sting poor Frankie"
she cried in distress. Up the stairs
darted Knarf. across the nursery
and then 20 the door Of his masters
bedroom, where he squeezed himself
IN through the keyhole.
Its a good thing Franifie ~ I'M
bed" his mother said. He can pull
the 70 owe his head before that
nasty bso stinRs him" She hur-
riedly opened the door. There she
found her Frankie. almost out nf bed.
do you want 10 get stunB" &C.
claimed his mother. quickly purti~~
him hack into bed. Frank lr
terribly disappointed.
"Oh. he's stunE ALREADY @
Knarf. and rh= ahadaur@ ianELS1 ana
laughed
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the boy friend ~ 10 dish out gossip,
changes boy friends pretty often.
you may have observed. Fer"
says the boy friend. ~ that's the
kind OF girl she Is. my personal life
will probably be put on the mat
tomorrow for someone elss's edit.
cation. Id better grab my hat and
rUn"-and Re does.
Ard what Is uore. he In bored.
he Is glad 10 escape from such
small chatter. What does ne care
IL ths S-rl friends boss was seen
having lunch with a very attractive
laty-who was not his wife? It's
rot his BUSINESS.
And Is lie supposed &, be ell
sgoE with interest because the girl
friends girl friend mas just had a
spala with her boy friend? He
doesn't care a. all
a girls got to have r. hefte- line
than gossip TO held q mans interest.
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Some Odd Facts

There are now 521.147 Boy Scouts
In the British Empire.
Camels and pigs are said 20 be the
only animals that cannot swim.
Three ships which have spent four
months whaling IN the Antarctic
have arrived az Hobart. Tasmania,
with cargoes worth $4,000. 900.
Kings in the earliest davs were
merely the fathers OF families" and
the word liz derived from the same
source ar "kln."
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LOn some NOLlcIs QeHeuAAu@ SAA4cl1
upon Just how evenly the surplus
weight is distributed. But il the
new pounds happen in the wrong
spot. the entire figure IS thrown out
Of line.
SO for che overweight oma the
pineapple and lamb chop diet should
he INDUCED in for a week or ten
days. ut which time the weight will
no doubt be normal Then III =
weather v II kept on sweets. fats
and starchss. the newly lost pounds
will not return so quickly. If, how
ever. You find them creeping back.
return TO the diet One day each
week. This should be sufficient to
keep the weight down 10 normal.
The only timo to so on any
trick" diet. such as the pineapple
and lamb chop. Is when only a few
pounds are TO be lost and can be
accomplished In a week O ten DAYS.
The pineapple and lamb chop diet
follows:
For breakfast eat two slices Of
pineapple (either fresh or cannedl.
two slices or toast and either tea or
coffee.
For luncheon, one or two broiied
tAAAA 1AA9HGt W FAANGG ~ HAfANMANkNH
two slices or toast and whatever
you wish to drink.
The dinner In the same as the
luncheon menu.
A pound each day should Re lest
after the fourth day az this diet.
Eating between meals Is taboo
unless. OF course. you get hungry.
than an apple or a glass OF orange
Juice may be taken. Since the pine
apple and lamb chop diet is for
quick results. however. the pounds
will be more easily lost ~ no food
10 taken between meals.
Women who have more than
five or six pounds TO lose should
not use such a diet an the one
above, but n that has been
especially prescribed by a physician
for their particular needs.
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Loves Awakening ' :.: .:s.: : s:.. : .
Madge Determines TO Go Through rith Her Plan 10 Hare
Edith As a Weekend Cuesf.
BY Adele Garrison.

ISOLATION necessarily wa a close and
almost daily one had made me wish
frequently that Dicky had taken hig
loss and v tried 10 put the mag.
azins on a paying basis.
Lillian spoke abruptly when we
had threaded the busy traffic lanes
leading from the tunnel.
I'm terribly thirsty. Harry" she
said. land I'm sure Madge In. too.
Stop and get us "a soda az the next
clean-lookng place. that's "a dear"
CamoufiaEe.
] opened my mouth 10 protest that
I wished nothing. then closed IL
again. for ! guessed suddenly shat
the request was camouflaEe. LILLIAN
does not car for Eodas ordinarily.
but ! knew that Mr.. Underwood IN
getting them would be absent from
the car for several minutes. thus
giving her an opportunity 10 speak
20 me unhesrd BY him.
Haul you out the whole foun-
tain" Harry said. and when three
blocks farther on he drew up the
a and went into a drug store Lii
lizn turned 10 me and asked
a~nxiously.
sure you want TO DO this. E4rl7'
] knew what she meant. knew her
theory that ! should not yield 10
Dlcky in the unreasonable demands
ne osten made But in this parrIc-
ular instance my conscience was
troubling me. I really had been
rather cavalier 81 the matter OF this
invitation. and ] felt that I must
make amends by saslng Edith par
sonally and urging her TO come 10 us.
I'm sure ! must do H." I told her.
smiling, but she evidently interpreted
my tone arigaf, for she merely
said. That's that, then" and spoke
40 nor untn we drew UP in front
of the building in which the offices
o. the art magazine are housed
fConfinued Tcmorrpw.l
c-r-rrsl. iFN. @rwErnp1r Fsnt1gs taRr1rt. fnc-
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send her a dinner dress. Didn't
give Us any further idea ar exactly
what she wanted except the color.
IL had 10 he black. I think It's
probably a test 70 see IL we know
anything about picking gowns for
individual types.
Well. I dnn't see how she can
have any kick about the one ne
sent. It's black. OF course. and a
lace. The skirt Is IN two tiers with
graceful panels at the stde-back
But the Saiffy touch = the cape.
which comes from the shoulders 10
the vaistline and has a large flat.
tering tulle ruff around the neck.
Helene and I We're both diving "a
c~n x but since that was TN.
no~slels the mex best thing = "a
nave IL belong I'd Madame.
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of Us, Old and Young, Need Diversion-Dr COPELAND
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
By Max Trell
knarf Succeeds in Keeping
His Master, Frank,
i'm Bed.

NV is @L44lErl were well
w and happy. everything was
fine for Mi. Flor. Hand.
Yam ard knarf-tha five little
shadow-chlldren with the turned
about James When. however. they
We're III. the poor shadows fretted
away indoors. and then they wers
very Disseminated. indeed.
IL happened one day that little
Erank-knarfs maSter-was taken
with = cold and forced 20 remain in
day" said his mother. "Otherwisa
you viii surely become worse and
have 10 stay in bed for a week.
Ard ! won't be able 70 90 TO school.
mother? NO. you won't even DO
able to 80 10 school"
Now Frank didn't think this haR
r. bad ms he ought. and he de-
termlned. as soon az his mother
should turn her back. 70 leave his
bed and thus make himself sick Tor
a week. Knarf viewed this intcr-
ton with alarm. Tor he had no mind
At all 20 stay az home FOR "a week,
particularly a. IL meant lying at the
foot OF his masters bed. Therefore
when. the moment Franks mother
turned her back. the bad Frank
started 10 slip out OF bed, knaIt
shouted at him.
GO back. 70 hack Frank. who
never noticed his shadow and Ger
tainly didn't hear him. simply slipped
farther and farther out Of bed. As
soon as knarf. started TO shout. Mi,
Flor. Hand and Yam ran IN.
We've rot 10 put him back" ex-
claimed knarf. Lets push him
back" cried Flor. They all rraspaa
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always beat me 20 the check When
/ went 10 see a siri / wouldn't taks
her a half-pound box OF candy.
I wouldn't pretend that ] didn't
care for the theatre and suggest the
movies instead. Just because I was
too mea TO part with the price OF
theatre tickets. ! wouldn't taxa her
into a drugstore and ask Il she'd
Ike "scnethInE 10 drink fore
stauing the possible order az the
hot sundzs or banana split that
would cost a little mere.
II ] could afford q taxi. I wouldn't
affl.ct a gsrl with a tedious ride IN
the trolley. or subway. and u I
sent her flowers ! wouldn't buy
them on the street. partly wilted.
but cheaper BY one-half- II ]
couldn't bear 20 do thirgs right. I
wouldn't do them at ell.
Nobody loves q tishtw7d.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21

We are all firmly convinced that the ex-
tremely angular figure is of the past and that
curves are definitely established. BY this / don't
mean that the plump figure Is fashionable. but
the bones must be well covered, and the flesh
evenly distributed over the entire body.
When the figure is in proportion, our pos
ture improves, and since posture means the way
W. stand, walk, dance and lounge, or the position
of the body at all times, it is readily understood
how very important these two things are in at
tanning or retaining a graceful figure.
We can't all be beauties and SO win a place
among those famous for face and features; but
we can keep our bodies in proportion il We are
willing TO give ourselves over 70 a little effort
for a few days.
The pineapple and lamb chop diet is a splendid
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21

Lhristmas rolls around.
The fact is, We need diversion. We need a
change from the ordinary routine of life. In
deed, we need frequent changes. I say in all
reverence, that the Sabbath has a significance
beyond the religious one. 1t is 2 day of diversion
OF course, do not mean by this that it need
be made a day Of celebration and riotous living.
That Is not the sort Of diversion I have in mind.
But ii is intended TO be a day different from
the other six days. 1t should be a day Of relief
from the monotony Of existence.
| cannot speak too strongly about the need
for diversion. 1t is absolutely essential to make
provision for regular and frequent changes from
the routine of life, no matter how agreeable
that routine may be.
There is nothing so depressing, so nerve
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21

IA, my goodness Why did ! make such
resolutions for the New Year? Here it ID
not the end Of the month and I've broken
every single one OF them?
thought they were just the grandest things
In the world 10 resolve for this year. and | knew
that | had done each and every single one Of
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particulars send a self-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
r. M. o.-What would cause nzl-
pftation OF the heart. causing trenb-
ling. and swelling of the ankles7
Could these symptoms he caused hy
some thyroid condition?
A.-PossIbly. although the heart
may be responsible. Careful exam
ination viii locate the exact source
and then definite treatment can be
advised.
s. s. Q.-Whst will improve the
growth OF my hair?
2-What is the cause Of a bald
srot on a young persons head.
Would diseased tonsils be respcs sible
IN any wav?
5.-What will clear up coastipa-
ton?
A.-Careful si-mpoolng and rims.
Ina and the use az a good hair tonic.
May Be due TO the general
health. this II r most important fac
NA - 49, 1BAlAANANAA va VIII mar anu
skin. Improve your health and keep
the scalp Immediately clean.
3.-Natch your diet and take all
the outdoor exercise possible. For
fun particulars send a seit-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
c. g. Q-Nhat causes my heart
to rutter and 40 times 20 skip q
beat-f am troubled with Indigestion
and neFvousneSs7
A-Both conditions YOU mention
would I've ant 10 cause the heart
symptom. Correct your diet and build
up your general health-For fun par
ticulars send q self-addresred. stamp
ed envelope and repeat your question.
Copyright. 1922. Newspaper Posture Service. Inc.
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WOULDN'T eos.
sip.
There may b
q few small
m / q d g a men
who enjoy hear
ing all the lat
est dirt" about
the crowd. but
tina
man doeEnt
like 70.
r h Q sir
whose idea Of
4 q z q Z tanning
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
Ii | Were
A Man
By JILL

WOULDN'T be-
a tightwad.
I o uldn't
b old on TO
every penny 50
closely that -
s~queaied. and
never e q
more than the
least amount
possible with
out a desperate
: gle. /
wouldn't let the
~
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for regular stops.
Certainly this is the ease with the
human machine. Not alone does the
body require these periods or rest.
but the brain and nervous system
demand them.
/ have seen many a friend III
mine grow stale by too close arpli-
cation 10 his work. IL 10 indeed
trne that IAN work and no play
make Jack n dull hoy"
What are you doing 20 vary the
menotony OF your LIE? 10 you
20 OUT 10 lunch with a friend occs-
sionally? DO YOU take n walk In q
part OF town? DO you walk in
the woods or 90 into the attic 20
see how things are there7 Whom did
sou last 20 TO the theatre or a movie?
do YOU ever hear a preacher other
than your own? How many times
= month do you tssts other peoples
f1od?
il YOU are ~ he alert. energetic.
enthusiasts. Astounding in health
and vigor. YOU must have diversion.
You must have a change or thought
and scene. These things are essen
tel 10 your good health and long
LIE.
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them at different times, and they only made me
SO blue and miserable. And | DID mean 30 keep
them! But oh, dear! it's 20 hard!
They simply take wings and away they 20!
But anyway, I'll keep the resolutions in mind and
try my very best to live up to them for the rest
of the time. And I can't do more than that So
here's hoping
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
LOSING 4 FEW POUNDS
BY SENSIBLE DIETING
Miss Huddleston Recommends a Weeks Trial of the
Old Pineapple and Lamb Chop Combination for
Women Who Are Slightly Overweight.
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLEsToN

- re doubt You " all exhausted listening to the many wars of
losing weight, but today I'm going back to the pineapple and
= lamb chop diet because know that If you want to lose a few
pounds II > great hurry, you can do 50 without injury to the entire
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
Words Of the Wise

Is h. devil aver laughs. 1t muss Be
at III. h~yPoeri,,s. They are the great
eat duPes he has. -colloa.
Believe mr, every man has his
secret sorrowE. which the world
knows not; and oftentimes we
call a man cold when ne is only
sad. Spencer
IT'S the bHBincBs or little
minds 20 shrink. but he EhOse
heart 10 firm. and chose con
science approves hB conduct.
ntH pursue his principles Ento
death. -PdtHe-
He who every morning plans
the transactions OF the day, and
follows out that plan, carries a
thread that viii guide him
through tbs labyrinth Of the
most busy life. Hugo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
NOTHING so DREARY
AS LZFE''S MONOTONY
Nerves Become Ragged, Tempers Totter Under the
Strain and Bright Brains Are Dulled by the
Steady Grind of Existence Unrelieved by Play.
BY ROYAL s. COPELAND. NJ. ID.

United States Senator from New York.
Former Commtssioner OF Health, NsD York CITY
nfTY a few weeks ago the world was enjoying the holiday season
U u Perhaps the members of the families who pay the bills are less
- enthusiastic just now about the holiday season than they were
on Christmas morning. But they'll be happy again when another
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
Advice to Girls
By Annie Laurie
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE
- I am q girl twenty-one years
old. About q year ago ] met youEg
man about my own age. and went
with him for about four months.
Just a few days ago ] heard from
a friend Of mine that this young
man had been seriously ill for some
time. Naturally. I felt bad. and. af-
ter h~esitating awhile. decided to call
his mother and find out how he was.
Do you think q was proper for me
TO call? Do you think II would be
all right for me 10 send him flowers.
With wishes for his speedy recovery!
MARY ANN.
NFARY ANN: Perfectly proper for
IVA you to call and most thoughtful
10 send HIM the flowers. or maga-
zines or books.
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Answers to Health Queries

NJ p. Q.-what do you advise for
burning az the bottom OF the feet?
I'll have yellow spoAs before my
syes-they r not sore and the
vision 10 perfsct-whst would you
advise?
Atty bathing the feet In warm
~ater TO which a little powdered
alum has been edded. Frequent
changing OF the stockings and shoes.
the latter being properly fitted
should bring about relief. The cir
culation might also be at fault.
2-Probably due 20 hi~liousness.
Correct your diet cutting down on
sugars and rich heavy foods and
keep yosr system clear. For further
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daily check-up on the weight of the average woman Will show that the
scale f1uctuates. If the normal weight is $50 pounds one day, the
scales may give the weight as 14 or 12s pounds a few days later.
Four pounds either above o below normal may not be noticeable
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the steady grind Of existence. The best machine in the world must
have is periods of oyerhauhng. Few engines ever made could run from
New York to San Francisco without stopping. Overhauling, olng,
tuellng and repairing are necessary. The only safe way to run the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21

c. G. Q-Nhat causes my heart
10 rutter and ~ times 70 skip q
beat-I am troubled with indigestion
and nsrvousness7
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A Fashion Models Diary
BY GRACE T~HORNCLIFfE.
She Discusses a Charming Lace Dinner Dress.

VNTELL Diary. Madame will b. |
W. hack IN the shop In another
w.sL. and won't Helene ana
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-21
Ii We're
A Girl

-.T--sr WOULDN'T eos.
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. T Liilian's dictum Harry I'm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-28
SHERIFF SUED
FOR MOTOR
Matamcros Man Says His
Automobile Was Seized
And Asks Return

Sheriff w. F. Brown is he de-
PENDANT in a suit filed in the coua-
ty court OF Cameron county ; Nv
by Napoleon Gonzales, who ctstes
his residence is Matamoros.
The petition alleges that a tour
ing car belonging to plaintiff was
seized by the sheriff in March, 1929,
and that it has been Used
a service and rental car by the de-
fendant and his agents.
The petition further alleges hat
the plaintiff often has c-lZed the
defendant to return the car, but
that always he has re- -sed, and
that therefore he plaintiff is c.
titled to SIS per day for the use Of
the car. that he car has been dam
aged to the extent Of $50 from eX-
posure to the elements, th7t tires
removed were worth $50, and there
fore judgment for po3s- 81 / with
writ of restitution is sought for
damages, reasonable use of the car,
costs, and any other rel.-f, general
or special, to which the defenda-5
IS entitled.
Brown had no comment to make
on the suit.
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they went through the head they
would be flat" Hartman said that
the objection made by Leahy Fri
day, when he halted examination
Of a witness concerning the pictures
by suggesting the pictures were the
best evidence, was the best point
Of law made during the trial. He
said it showed Leahy was sane.
: w. G. Wolford speaking for the
defense argued that the evidence,
even much Of that presented by the
state, proved Leahy insane.
H. N. Graves in closing for the
state referred to three Leahy at
tOrneys from San Antonio as the