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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

Tight-lipped and white with fury, Dora
watched the havoc which this unttmely intru-
sion had wrought. Digging her nails into her
palms: How could he? How dare hep" was
her enraged thought as the sublimely uncon.
scious Jerry-using his 6sh fork for the salad
gave slangy, drOn account of their labOrs
with the truck.
Nor did the fact that the Seymours seemed
to find him thoroughly amusing appease her.
ALI during dinner and later, when the eight
Of them settled down to two tables of BRIDGE
she was so Infatuated that the delicately savOre6
courses tasted like sawdust and she couldn't
remember trumpS.
wait here. I want you to spend the night"
she told Mona. and no sooner had the door
closed On the gay farewells Of her guests than
she broke into the bitterness Of tears.
Humbly, entreatingly. like . dog that has
been whipped. Jerry followed her and Mona up
the stairs.
Gosh, Babe. I'm sorry. Honest didn't
mean to spoil your party. Gee. thought We
had a swell evening. I sOrta liked those Sey-
mourS, too. never dreamed"
ono" sobbingiy. "yOu never do" Dora nung
him rs Mona. gently but firmly pushed
him into the hall.
Mona closed the door upon his hurt. be.
wildered eyes.
Don't be an idiot" she said briskIy. "Jerry
made the party. He was the hit Of the show"
But Dora was not to be soOthed.
you'd have thought her life had been
ruined" Mona commented to Aunt Martha the
next day. ST don't know what's come over
Doda. She's Disconnected and restless and IS
for poor old Jerry, she actually seems ashamed
of him"
Aunt Martha rose briskiy. She tied the
strings Of pink Sunbonnet underneath her
chin: # a.,.
81 don't guess there's nothin' the matter ex.
cept she got rich too fast. Black magic, they
call this oil money, and black magic some.
times think it is. the way it has OF MAXIM =
plumb idiots out Of people. reckon" with her
wise smile, "its high time looked I'm on Miss
Doda."
When she looked she found her lying ON q
lounge in the sun ROOM spent. inert With sWOl-
len, dark-rimmed eyes.
"Oh, Aunt Martha, was hoping you'd come.s
she said, and when Aunt Martha had gath
cred her to her ample bosom she sobbed oue
the story.
Patiently. with her rOughened palm strOktng,
Continued OF SirteeRth Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09

OR long while now, Dora--or Oo0a,
as she vas called-had been moody
and disquieted. She was q pretty,
supple thing with crinkly hair and
- dimpleS and the enviable type of
figure which can stand any amount of calories
without taking ON q single, annoying pound
She had q long, low sports car and an up
to-the-Second house with patio and tiny
sunken garden, conferred by a fountain on the
edge of which q chubby green bronze Peter
Pan sat and played his pipes throughout the
day.
Pan and the house and the smart car were
one and all the gifts of Jerry Parsons, the
numbering young giant whom Doda had taken
for better or worse on fragrant moon-touched
night 10 Junes or so ago.
In those years, when all the treasures she
had now were the unrealized dreams OF her
heart, life had seemed fascinating game TO
Doda. There had been things TO wish for then
Jerry slept beside her in the darkness. Hooked
rugs and Ginning clock A dozen thlngs-a
hundred things and Jerry in the midst Of them,
gentle, awkward numbering with his mlnstrel
ha-ha and his touSeled hair.
In those days when life had been like an
Overbrimming cup, Doda had felt plying
tenderness for the lonely. Especially for Mona
Richards, who was her best friend and who had
been going with that selfish Tom Andrews year
after year-hopelesSly hoping for the proposal
which Andrews never made.
1T isn't fair. Some people, like Mona, have
% little. And some people, like me, have so
much" she observed one day to Aunt Martha,
whose cheeks were like peonies and whose
wisdom was rs tOOthsome IS her pies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-09
-And the TalezIs Supposed
to Be Written Especially
for the Wite Who Thinks
SheFeeLs a LittleAshamed
of Her Husbands Bad
Manners.

OR long while now, Dora--or Doda,
as she was called-had been moody
and dtsquieted. She was q pretty,
supple thing with crinkly hair and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

Alice to come home he was ter
ribly depressed, but he came
down to the train with an arm
fu Of roses-he'd learned that
from the American girl-and Of
the strange cloying sweets you
get in the bazaars, and he
kissed Alice goodbye right be-
fore everybody! And he said he
was going back TO England To
visit his people and he would
just take a run over TO New
York and Alice must be ready TO
come back with him. Alice shed
a few romantic tears and she
said, yes, she would be ready,
and from that hour to this
Alice has never heard one word
from the romantic young man.
She has written and written,
and on his birthday she cabled
him. And did he reply?
He did noti
So now Alice has gone to
India to look for him-her
Uncle is going with her so, of
course, il is all right.
wonder If Alice will find the
romantic young man and If she
does what then?
Will she marry him and spend
the rest of her life running after
him?
wonder about that, too.
casyriEhL 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Ins
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

2.-What is the remedy for exces.
sive salvation?
A.-Usually due to q nerve disturb
ance. Try using hot water com.
presses under the arms for half hour
daily 10 check the symptom. Improve
the health and the nerves will bene.
fit.
2.-Since the trouble Is usually due
70 some gastro-intestinal disorder,
correct the diet first OF all. Also be
sure 10 keep the intestinal tract
clear.
MRS. j. r. c. .o.-Is dandruff
contagious?
Awhile not exactly contagious,
care should be exercised. Never use
another's brush or comb. Keep the
hair and scalp Immediately clean by
careful shampooing and rinsing, and
use a good hair tonic occasionally.
y. II. Q.-What should a young
man OF Is. 5 II. s in. tall, weigh?
How can ] increase my weight?
Ale should weigh about las
pounds.
Build up your health and you
viii increase in weight as well az
benefit generally.
cOpyrigal 1880. NsSSpIEsf Feature Ssr,ies. Ise
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

rs. All you have 10 do In slide
through the middle az the earth and
pop, you're III China"
Where do YOU find the place Ia
slide through"
Dir. Punch didn't stop 70 explain.
As soon rs / reached China Ne
continued. II wen 70 the Emnernrs
palace and knocked on the front door.
is the Emperor In?' 7 asked the but
Ter. what's your name7' asked the
butter. Mr.. Punch 7 said. Ah.
Mr. Punchi Come right in. The
Emperor In shaving himself. He loft
word you were to be shown in imme.
diately and treated with especial CON.
~sideration. Please. Sit down m that
big comfortable ~easv-chair with tho
thick cushions. His Majesty viii
hurry right down Thank YOU /
said I'm a little hungry. Gould
you serve me n snack uf something
while I'm waitinE?' OF course said
the butler. III be only too glad"
With that he bowed and walked ont.
returning the next instant with q
huge platter on which were TWO
geese a dozen boiled carp, A roast
Dis. pumpkins and other trlfles."
And did y eat IL all?" the
shadows asked eagerly.
Mr.. Punch sighed. ALAS. some
thing Unforeseen happened. Just a.
was about 10 put y " the geese
in my mouth a little something rolled
past mo on the floor and rolled out
cf the door. I thought nothing Of m.
But the next instant ~ rushed the
butler and cried: Something terrible
has just happened" What ~ it2' I
asked. The Emperor has lust
shaved his ear off and now he can't
lind H. AZ this I rushed out Of the
door to find IL. On and on 7 ran, for
u was lust ahead OK me. The faster
ran, the swifter II rolled. 7 chased
II for three weeks until this morning
found myself home again"
Mr.. Punch paused. lie seemed 70
be awaiting IN question.
And what happened TO the enr7'
they asked brcathlesSly. III was tha
question ne was waiting for. Just
As he la about to omen his mouth.
however, Judy cried sternly from 10.
low: Punch, Punch. come down
here r. once. For three weeks Won
have been asleep i'm the corner col.
Letting dust and now when L need
YOU TO help me clean the house YOU
are nowhere n ~ found.'
The shadows gaZed NJ Mr.. Punch
inquisltlvely. But m was not 10 ba
found. He had disappeared dowa
- hts rooms below the peep show
stage.
Hum" said Knarf. as they walked
away. ITS all a story anyway. r
don't believe lie ever went 10 China.
Besides there isn't any Chinese en-
percr."
And he was right. There isn't.
cnryrEht. 1880. Newspaper Feature ssrrlrr. I--
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

NHE is vexed, she is aggravated, is Beauty.
- For she has just discovered that Love is a
symphony that il sometimes out Of key; that
the stars, hndled by tenderness sometimes grow
din. Some there are who would be unhappy,
but Beauty is disconnected and angry at her
discovery.
Of course, Beauty knew that there would be
little riffs in the House of Love, little %quarrels,
and perhaps angry words. But Beauty always
thought that even were she at fault, HE would
cast himself at her feet and abjectly ask the
boon of her forgiveness. And Beauty would
demur, would make demands, and then would
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
Some Odd Facts

Girls who work In japanese mills
receive, on an average, the equiva-
lent OF $500 a month IN wages.
Japan Is now third on the list or
cotton manufacturing countries.
Great Britain leads. with America
second, while China comes fourth.
Some big confectionery manufac-
turers have as many as 1000 differ.
ent varieties OF sweetmeats on their
lists.
The whole world ~ being ran
sacked for the best grasses for golf
green's. and these are tested IN hun.
dreds of little plots In Yorkshire.
Grass seeds come from Oregon.
Rhode Island and New Zealand
among other places.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
When Jewels Spoil the Perfect Ensemble

only one ring, that is still another
story and one with a happy ending.
Short. blunt fingers are the most
difficult Of all to make appear All
traottve when rings are worn. Under
such circumstances stones should be
set in buiit-up mountings so that
they do not cover up the fingers as
much as tbs flat. broad mountings
90. Then, too, an exaggerated oval
or oblong design Is not good. for Il
comes too far down on the fingers,
making them appear still shorter.
Long. slender fingers are the per-
feet type for flat mountings and
unusual designs.
Small hands offer a problem be-
cause OF their size. So often the
small dainty hand must forego wear
ing a priced jewel simply because IL
Is proportionately too large. But If
YOU will stop TO remember that fire.
quently three-quarters of "a carat
looks as large on the small hand as
a carat and "a half does on a larger
one. II may help you to decide in IA
vor OF beauty instead OF expense.
Copyright. 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

NMarion's father. had been a tragedy
because OF the mans utter ~rascality
and the Of his devilish
scheme to keep her child from her.
and compelling her 10 divorce him.
Utterly lonely she and Harry Under
wood-another derelict" he had
dubbed himself--had Joined their
lives in a comfortable, ~conradely
marital past which held no touch OF
romance. and had been fairly content
in the Broadway atmosphere.
which had been theirs when / first
met them directly after my marriage
70 Dicky. their best friend.
Looking Back.
Then Tom Morton had died. clear
ing Lillian's name in a deathbed
confession. and restoring her little
daughter 10 her. Lillian's instant
determination 10 cast aside the make
UP and the dyed hair which Harry
Underwood had insisted upon her
using because they made her look
youthful mad been the beginning OF
the rift between the husband and
wife. Then had come Harry Under
woods in~explicable plunge into
debauchery and that final culminat-
ing drunken act OF treason which
had nearly cost Dicky's life on the
aviation field during our preparations
for the World War.
Then for nearly ten years Harry
Underwood had been. first a fugitive.
then. because OF his bravery under
an assumed name in the war. an un-
official detector Of plots against con-
stituted government. He had shown
no desire even to see Lillian, and II
was during this interval that Robert
Savarin. his name on every lip in
the artistic world. found her again.
and fell in love with her as violently
as IL he were a callow s~choolboy.
IL had been a wonderful wooing,
this az the famous artist, and l had
watched with mingled hopes and
forebodings Lillian's slow but sure
capitulation 10 IL. aided greatly. ]
knew. by Marlon's outspoken affec'
ton for her Uncle Robert" and her
demand that her mother make him
her really truly" father. Only
Dicky had staunchly insisted that
Harry Underwood. despite his sins,
was more Lillian's mate than a
"doddering ancient" as he persisted
in clubbing the famous artist.
Only I knew how near Lillian had
been to accedlng TO Robert Savarin's
urging that she quietly divorce
Harry Underwood and marry him,
and I only knew the reason for the
sudden departure OF the artist for
Europe. 1t was because she had dis.
covered that the artist. apparently
the soul OF g~entleness. was a Turk
az heart. who was jealous OF her
work. Of every man she met in a
professional way. and who, che
clearly discerned. would demand that
even her idolized daughter. Marion,
should hold a place in her heart sec,
ond 70 his.
Continued Monday
Copyright. 1850. Newspaper Feature Service. lac.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

graciously permit him to tell her how cruel he
had been and what an angel Of gentleness she
was. But Love is not always like that. Who
would receive must give. And Caprice, who
gives heartache, who is amused at a Lovers
tears, it most astonished that Love should dare
to chide her.
But Cupid does not despair. He has seen
many a capricious inperious maiden cast the
chip from her shoulder, has seen many a frown
Of discomfort melt into a ravishing smile Of
tenderness and affection. For Love is the great
est chastener in the world. He teaches forbear-
ance, patience, forgiveness and tolerance.
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</"WO thousand dollars"
BE- The words in Harry Under
woods voice seemed 10
carom round the side hall
where he stood facing Lillian n me
with the big wooden box from the
ratskills lying between us was
thankful that neither Lhilah nor 4
had echoed them aloud. although !
knew that her brain was insln
with them IS mine was. mace one
feeble banal effort 10 postpone what
l now knew was inevitable
There's probably a mistake. Mrs.
Ccsrrove probably meant twenty
dollars and the express operator got
II mixed"
Harry Underwood laughed shortly.
considering that twenty dollars IS
prohably the high-water mark Tor a
shipment from that office IN as
many years. he drawied. i am
afraid that very interesting theory
--on't hold water. Besides this re-
ceint slim contains other details
vhich i should have given before.
cnlv your little chat concerning the
-evercreens was 20 entertaining, 4
s,r,niv didn't have the heart 10 inter
rnnt II. But-well-suppose you
iook at the thing yourself
He thrust the piece Of paper
toward lis. and ! took u before
Lillian could raise her hahd- here
49, ,hat IN Harry Urdcrwood's eyes.
concerning primitive. feral. which
- me feel that I must shield
1fuiap as far as lay within me from
@hateyer tho arrival q this box IN
The receipt was stamped with the
r-ord .Frarile" and l realized now
,Aaf the box bore the same label.
a.. a. was the name cf the shipper
uhlcl, held my ewes fascinated.
Robert Savarini
n VAS the name ! had feared. vet
half exnected TO see. Robert SaVarin.
+ha famous artist. lost 20 the world
through insanity. and hidden in the
catsklll mountain home Of his faith
mi sister. Mrs Cosgrove, Tor fifteen
wears. and then m~iraculously re-
stored 10 sanity. fame and fortune
again.
LTIian's Old Romance.
uis restoration had brought him
r,n-a Than All these. IL had brought
hack Lillian into his life, Lillian
v.hom he had b~efrlended when she
waa an eager young student n 10
whom ne had given her first drawing
tossous He had gone away 10 Paris.
"a out ~ Iillian+s life. ignorant OF
I've Wild alteration. the first love OF
romantic girl. which Lillian secretly
had given him. Ills marriage. his
S-uhseuuent unhappineSs. ending IN a
h~oken mind. his disappearance from
me artistic world-these had been
known only vaguely 70 ny friend be.
.ausa OF the troubles which had
come into her own life after tina;
first r.riish alteration OF Robert
savarIn had become only a fragrant
niefn0ry.
Her marriage with Tom Morton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
A Fashion Models Diarv
By GRACE THORNCLIFFE
She Tells Pam About One OF the NetU Printed Frocks.

~ EAR PAM:
Glad to hear you're coming
~ on 10 get your Spring ward
robe. You'll simply adore the
new clothes we have at the shop. I
think that clothes are lovelier than
they have ever been before The
fashion world seems moro settled
than II was at the beginning or the
Winter season. Skirt lengths have
finally been determined upon-for
street-wear frocks will be but four
or five inches below the knee. for
formal afternoon they descend
Just a bit more. and for evening wear
milady can 60 the limit. In fact,
az the day lenSthens SO does your
skirt.
The silhouette remains quite the
same with moulded lines and high
waists still smart. However. there
are many new gowns with modified
versions OF the normal waistline for
those women who find the longer
line o becoming.
Colors for Spring are In the high
shades, Pam / know you like that
news. because bright frocks are so
much mor f~lattering 10 you. Any
way, l think almost everybody likes
vivid colors in the Spring-they sort
OF typify the spirit or the season.
Helene bought a stunning frock at
the shop the other day. We both said
that you'd be simply mad about IL.
It's printed-by the way. prints are
the thing right now-in delicate hues
on a vivid blue background. The
print Is a tiny geometric design that
is adorable. A surplus neckline IL
featured and the bodice II quite long
wasted coming to a point at the
front. An uneven hemline. almost
ankle length. at the back marks this
frock at onc as being for formal
afternoon wear. But what Is really
70 stunning about II Is the unusual
sleeve. Huge puffs set in above the
elbow introduce q very unusual fea-
ture.
But You must really see this dress
70 appreciate the charm az it's sill
houette! Helene looks stunning la
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
Lack of Poise a Factor in Accidents, Says DIR. COPELAND
GOODNIGHT
d II
'lr. Punch "'Nisils'' the En-.
peror of China.
BY Max Tren

MEIJ. Flor. Hand. Tam and
NH Knarf-the five little shadow
11 with the turned-about nameA
hadn't seen their trend
Mr.. Punch. FOR a long time. MI.
Punch was a puppet. He lived with
his wife Judy I'll the little Peep-
Show-House In the children's play-
room. Punch and Judy-you must
have heard or them.
Yesterday afternoon they found
Mr.. Punch sitting In a corner of hts
little stage IL greeted them cheer
fully.
Where have YOU been for 80
long," they asked. seeing that Ms
clothes were All dusty as though
from the effects OF a long Journey.
At this he cast a furtive glance be-
hind him TO make sure no one was
listening-or more correctly. that
Judy wasn't listening.
"Sh-h. not 20 loud. Come In closer
and Ill tell you all about A.. I've
been 70 China 70 see the Emperor"
ITO China." they couldn't help ex-
claiming.
Mr.. Punch begged them ~ Re
quiet. Judy doesn't know "a thing
about IL yet" he said. "Shs doesn't
like me 70 visit emnerors when 4
could just as easily visit my grand
mother. She doesn't understand
much about these things"
How long aid II take you 10 yea
TO China?" Flor wanted 70 know.
About half an hour"
'Only half an hour
China - Just on the other side OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
The Home Kitchen
By ALICE LYNN BARRY
n,,:cE RoI:sI.s
Quick ReIishes.

IN the morning place over
the fire. cooking In the same water
as soaked in. When tender. strain
the liquid off. Place the vegetables
In a saucepan, add the seasoning and
the vinegar and lemon juice and
cook for half an hour longer. Then
remove 10 stone crooks
Celery Relish.
3 punches Of celery.
? red peppers.
: green peppers.
2 large onions.
! cup brown sugar.
2 teaspoons salt.
y teaspoon dry mustard.
"a teaspoon celery seeds.
u teaspoon cloves.
i cup vinegar.
! teaspoon lemon Juice.
Remove the celery leaves and
roots. Remove seeds OF the sweet
peppers and chop all vegetables as
finely as possible. Place in a large
saucepan, add the spices and vinegar
and let 1t come to the boiling point.
Then simmer for half an hour. Pour
into crooks and cover. leaving in a
cold place. IL IL 10 desired to keep
this for some weeks Or months, then
IL is best 10 seal the Jars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

II SuUu-HIg uWHJW UT Ut VII-V - "I9 . Wv ~FENF
display Of jewelry that spoiled the ensemble.
She was wearing a startling array of flash
ing rings which clashed with her finger nails
painted a bright red! In addition, she wore two
heavy bracelets Of beaten silver set with semi
precious stones. The effect was certainly dis
quieting-and disappointing.
1t is a wise woman who matches her jewels
and her clothing and the occasion!
Only the most formal afternoon functions
permit the lavish display of jewels and any breach
Of manners reflects on the charm and poise Of
any woman.
Therefore, the truly smart woman matches
her jewels whether they be modish trinkets or Of
intrinsic value. The heavier type Of jewelry is
splendid for tailored effects if you are Of the
type that can wear both tailored garments and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

Anup on yes, Inere WAS the rrdu-
lein-the German miss with the
flaxen hair and the sentimental
signs.
But be had never really met
his fate before.
He said so in plain English.
And he said it again and
again and when he said 1t he
gasped as if he were too aston
ished to bear it.
And Alice fell in love with
him. Oh, desperately in love.
And the young man told her
mother that he couldn't live
without Alice, he just simply
could not, and that was that.
And when the time came for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
The Stars Say
By CENEVIEvE KEMBLE.
For Sunday. February 9.

~UNDAY'S horoscope holds prom
- ise for these in employment
~ and also fosters all affiliations
OF a domestic. affectional and
cultural cemplexion- Spiritual mat
ters and secret orders also prosper.
Those whose birthday 1t is may
look for promotion. honors or prefer
ments during the year.. with purely
personal interests thriving. They
may make excellent connection with
large corporations. A child born on
this day should DO well equipped for
success, position and happiness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

She wanted to sit and think about him, his
eyes, the way his hair grew off his forehead,
the white CLEAN Of his teeth. and, oh me. the
way he danced.
And the things he said-sort Of sudden,
impulsive things, as If he couldn't help il.
And the flowers he sent her, great scarlet
pinks, heavy with perfume, and some strange
white blossoms as exotic as the musk that
Cleopatra used with her ambers, and ivory.
He'd had lots of flirtations. Oh, he had
admitted that-he admitted it freely-a little
too freely some Of the other girls limited.
English girls out from home visiting rela-
tives in the army, rosy girls with blue eyes
and the afternoon tea habit.
Little French girls with Their mamas and
their grandpapas dancing observation-disclosures
little creatures with eyes that said all kinds Of