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of line and color had to be fol-
lowed 10 gain the fullest grace and
charm from such accessories; that
a woman with a long thin neck
could give it a more rounded and
attractive line by wearing the
choker type of beads and that the
short thick neck could be slender
lied by ornaments that fell into
long oval or pointed lines.
! had thought of these details
however as subtle aides to beauty
and charm rather than as the char
acter-changing, beauty destroying
things they can be II carelessly or
unwittingly selected.
This fact was brought home to
me when l had those photographs
taken while wearing a pearl choker.
A choker that in itself is a rather
beautiful strand Of perfectly
matched pearls.
Worn by a woman who has a
rather longish neck and a bit too
thin, that very same choker would
have shortened the long lines and
rounded out the thin contours.
Placed around my throat, which il
only of average length and inclined
to roundness, my neck became
SQUAT, my cheek bones spread out,
my face became hard. I'm not eX-
aggeratinE one bit not only the
pictures but the plates were de-
stroyed-and quick, too, you can
bet.
Long, dangling eardrops, which
are very popular just now, turn the
long, slender face into hawkish,
sharp lines. So watch for that.
and IL your face is rather more
oval than is usual or your lose q
bit longer or larger than the aver.
age, choose hoop or button ear.
rings. If your face is wide, the
long earrings and a strand Of beads
that fall at least four inches below
the base of the neck will slenderize
the face.
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Planning a Dinner Party
Without Maid Service

is chosen with easy service IN mind.
In this direction too, a great and
helpful change has occurred. We
used 10 eat SO much more than we
do nowadays. Memories OF food
economies during the war. faint
though they be. did leave an impress
sion. which. added TO the dieting fads
OF recent years. have made a sweep
ing change in our food tastes. Even
at formal parties. one no longer sees
a procession Of endless courses. At
least seven used to be the ~rule--to-
day there are less. And the average
dinner party which IS served with
the aid OF one maid n none. is ade-
quately planned with only four or
five courses. Also. the decline OF
wine-drinking in the home has dis
pensed with a troublesome though
pleasant observing the right
variety OF wines with the right
courses at the right temperature.
The chief item to consider in CIV
ing a dinner party without a maid IS
the selection OF the menu. Dishes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
A Fashion Models Diary
By A ~THORNCLIFFE
She Rares Abouf a Bathing Suit.

"ALK about extravagance-'
Helene bought a bathing suit
today. No. she's not going
South. In fact. she won't be
able 70 use Il for months. Her K
PLANTATION when ! questioned her
about her investment was that she
simply couldn't resist tire suit X was
50 darling, and. after all. she would
need one next Summer.
Well. I'll agree that the suit abe
selected is exquisite. but I can never
quite see buying things so far In ad-
vance. I always need 81 much AZ
the moment that 7 can't afford 70
buy ahead for next season.
I will say. however. hat the
cunning bathing suits being shown
for Southern wear now are really
irresistible and that the choice il
probably far wider than IL will be
during our W Summer season.
Helene's suit is adorable and
really becoming. She's so smitten
with II that she can hardly wait for
the warm weather 70 roll around.
It's a two-piece Jersey model. with
cunning wide panties. and Is very
new in that Il features q removable
wTap-dround skirt. It's color scheme
IS particularly attractive-it's carried
out in cream-white. red and black
A modest V-neck at b front gives
no hint OF the deep suntan back.
Helene says she'd Ike 70 give n
beach party az our apartment and
have everybody come in either beach
pajamas or bathing suits. She saws
Il could really be a very clever party
W. could serve frankfurters cooked
over our open fireplace. and fix UP
the apartment 10 carry out n at
mosphere OF an exclusive Summer
resort.
| However. I've put nav foot down
on IL ever though I will agree that
il could probably be q very success.
full party. ! have no intention q.
going out and purchasing a beach
/ costume Just 50 Helene Will ave ar
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They we're The Three Blind Mice
mice twho had no tsils). although Il
was plain they couldn't see why they
said II.
With that they were pushed right
up 10 the trap which was al set.
They certainly were II grave danger.
At this moment knarf uttered an ex-
clamation or dismay.
What's the matter?" demanded
King Rat.
why. there's no cheese in the
trap. You can't make US 20 into n
trap unless there's cheese IN IL. You
find a trap upstairs without
cheese in H."
That's 50" agreed the mouse who
once freed the lion.
Hes right" added a mouse stand
Ing next 10 il. Ii happened 10 be ths
mouse who was considerate enough
not 10 stir on the night before Christ
mas. III never saw a trap that didn't
have plenty Of cheese in it,"
Hum. nat makes 1t harder" ad-
mitted King Rat. pulling his
whiskers. What are we going 10
do about it7 We have no cheese
here. Where will we get some7"
~ know" said Knarf promptly.
"Where7"
Upstairs. in the pantry"
Are YOU sure it's there"
knarf. and tire other shadows.
nodded eagerly. Wen get X FOR
YOU" King Rat was hesitant. Sud
denly he burst into a Fly laugh. "Oh,
you're clever ones. 7 suppose you
want 20 escape from us"
'Oh. no We don't" said Knarf.
Every well. you can get the cheese
but I'm sending three OF my mice
along with YOU 70 be sure 70 bring
you back
He selected three mice. And the
shadows were delighted with tho
choice because-can you guess who
they were? They were three blind
nice
The rest a. the story doesn't have
10 he told. They were safe in their
beds five minutes later.
coayTiEat. 1880. Newspaper Feature ssrvies Ana-
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Helpful Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE
4 ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
- I am a fairly good-looking
girl. I am considered popular at
school. ! like a boy who 10 one
year my senior. He liked me for
a while. but now he does not speak
TO ne. / crave his friendship very
much. The reason we fell out" Is
because ! went out with his best
boy friend. Ny problem Is how
10 get him back?" / thank you.
BLUE EYES.
DLUE EYES: AS yours is but a
- school friendship I cannot see
why 1t should be taken 80 seriously.
It Is only where there is a definite
understanding that any objection
can be made when q young lady
goes out with other than the man
whom h has indicated she takes
seriously. II you fee so very badly
about things. why not write a frank
little note OF apology. II this Is not
appreciated the young man Is sadly
lacking IN manners and breeding.
and IS surely not worth bothering
about.
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nHARY squeezed my arm at my
lAU promise that nobody should
I'VE get her." and / felt that she
comprehended the silent am
Z plification OF that promise which was
;n my mind. But there was no op-
p~ortunity for more words upon the
I subject OF Philip Veritzen's oppres-
sion. even II either OF us had wished
10 utter them. for the boys were
dancing up and down with impa-
thence az our hardness in coming 10
their picnic fire.
Nuns Juniors voice was al.
most a wall, everything will be
spoiled IL you don't hurry"
Mary shouted her young brother
reproachfully. II thought YOU said
you were starved. You don't act
very starved 10 me-"
Don't II" Mary retorted. Watch
me: I'm a hungry panther, and I'm
coming TO eat everything up"
She advanced toward them in a
succession Of little leaping runs. and
/ noted, as I had lone SO often be
fore. the 1.-THE grace OF her move
ments. The boys squealed with de-
light as she pounced upon them, and
for the next few minutes we ate with
the wonderful appetites and apprecia-
ton OF those who have spent hours
in the open air. while ! mentally
echoed Roderick's wistful query when
we had finished the meal and were
packing up the picnic things in the
smallest possible compass for stow
inE away in the bottom OF the r
do we have 10 go back, now he
asked. and there was in his voice
more than the ordinary wish OF a
small bow 10 prolonE an enjoyable
outing. There was the realization
unconscious. perhaps-of tho woods.
experiences. which he had missed
and with a little tug at my throat !
resolved 70 make up those things 70
the child as much as ! could while
he was with us. .
.sArust we. Mums2" Junior chimed
in perfunctorily. with the inevitable
desire Of a child 70 snatch az any
chance to prolong a pleasure. But l
knew that my o was too familiar
with family customs 10 have any
hope OF staying longer.
juniors Secret.
Eyes. we must hurry hack. now"
I told them firmly. ''but you know.
were going TO have two more won
derful trips mex week. looked at
Junior significantly.
Ooh, yes. ! know. the Christ
nas-" he clapped his hand over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
Seen on Fifth Ave.
BY LOUISE T

A smart head has thought OF using
horsehair braid for something besides
millinery. An evening gown com
| pletely developed OF black horsehair
braid. II took first place in one of
the exclusive windows OF the Ave
nue. and gave proof TO the fact that
the idea was r. delightful one. A
bodice was fashioned OF bands OF the
braid sewn together TO form an all
yer fabric effect. The skirt was
wide and full. ruffling out proudly
in the best bouffant manner. AT once
! il was diaphanous and crisp COM
bining the attributes OF taffeta and
chiffon in one novel gown.
For a hot day al the beach a coolie
suit is the thing. There's more in
that than a facetious remark. too
A coolie suit is just what some OF
the new beach costumes are. as they
follow the mandarin design. and are
usually OF coarse drill cloth. One
shown on the venue the other day
had wide. black trousers and a cum
ming mandarin jacket OF white.
Pajamas have come cut OF the
boudoirs. dignified the drawing
$1,000 $3.50 - saw S0hAG OAA ~ 2EO
what can be done about the kitch-
enette. And in this latest move they
have kept their old habits OF comfort
and developed q few new practical
assets Several models shown for
this purpose were prepared to meet
the household duties gaily. They
were OF printed broadcloth. bright in
reds and greens. ready for practical
work with tuck-in blouses and sleeve
less boleros.
Colors are doing their best 10 warm
up costumes for Winter eports.
Bright red. all the capucine tones a
vivid green and a flag blue are espe-
cially successful in adding cheerful
warmth 10 accessories. Sweaters,
scarfs. berets. sock borders are quite
gay in Angora wool. cashmere or
knitted fabrics. With OF
black and white their contrast Is
strikingly effective.
Straws are getting ready 70 rough
IL this coming season. The new mil
linery models are evincing a distinct
preference for straws OF rough fin
ish. One that shows the influence
OF the popularity OF tweeds Is a straw
woven 70 simulate the fabric. The
brims are somewhat uneven some
times narrow on one side snd long
on the other. but generally the crown
is circled by a gay tailored band.
The "tailor-made woman" is max
ing her appearance in suits Of black.
navy, and dark-brown wooden. To
find them on the Avenue on the FIRE.
quent Spring-like days we are en-.
joying IS particularly significant.
Their early advent reveals that the
tailored suit is TO be a wardrobe item
OF special importance. and It comes
as q bit OF surprise in this femi.
nine era In this new regime they
have short jackets, just wr~ist.lenrth
and with cutaway fronts. While
string ties fastening the collars are
somewhat mannish. peplum effect,
both straight and flared suggest a
: compromise with the new silhouette.
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.EFORE attempting a formal
N dinner. be sure that you
0 have enough competent

dinner. be sure that you
have enough competent
help" cautions an etiquette book Of
pre-war days. That help consisted
OF at least three PERSONS cook.
waitress and a helper in the pantry.
The cook cooked, and did nothing
else, the waitress waited at table. and
the extra help did the little odd jobs
like stacking soiled dishes. crushing
ice. opening wine bottles.
There's much 10 be said for this
method. Service Is smooth, and the
hostess Is relatively free TO enjoy her
own party. The only obstacle TO such
pleasant management is the fact that
most families can't afford TO hire
three servants every time they want
TO give a dinner party. Indeed. even
fifteen or twenty years ago. when
there was no restriction on immigra-
ton and plenty OF eager young girls
came from Europe for domestic SER
vice here. the majority OF Americans
could not afford servants. Only one
family in every eight had any kind
OF a regular houseworker. The other
seven depended on mother - and
maybe the girls helped a bit.
But they gave dinner parties any
way. and often. although these fes-
tivities usually left the hostess too
tired and busy TO enjoy herself. To-
day. the woman who gives a dinner
party isn't satisfied with the role OF
housekeeper, cook. waitress At her
own table. She makes Il her bust
ness 70 enjoy the affair herself. and
several circumstances combine to
make this possible.
For n thing. there IS less at
tempt nowadays at p~retentious din
ner-giving. We're more simple in
our tastes. The formal dinner which
makes service at table by mattresses
obligatory isn't even attempted by
the average family. And the menu
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Some Odd Facts

Mustaches are said to be coming
back into favor SO rapidly that some
men are not content TO wait until
they grow one OF their own Wig
makers in the West End OF London
are finding themselves busy supply.
ing false mustaches in all styles.
There are over s0o.o 900 miles Of
submarine cables. the most impor-
tant being those which connect
Europe with America. under the AT.
lantic Ocean. But the longest cable
covers a distance of $500 miles,
from British Columbia TO the Fan
ming Islands. under the Pacific
Ocean.
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Fear or fatigue will be found 70 make t more
pronounced. Young men and women are ex-
tremely sensitive TO this difficulty OF speech,
when once it has become a fixed habit.
There is a difference between ~starnnnering
and suffering. In the latter there is q sort Of
spasm. particularly when an attempt is made TO
pronounce the explosive sounds necessary fer
naming the letters b, d, &, k, p and T.
The treatment for this difficulty Of s~tan1ner.
ing is a matter Of education. In the case Of
Young children who have no serious physical
defect, or a disease ike St. Vitus' dance or
paralysis of the muscles Of speech, it is possible
to overcome stammering through patient and
persistent effort.
to pronounce certain words, he should be thor
oughly examined to see if he has any discover
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"A LTHOUGH employment and
n some business affairs relating
"A TO the feminine or domestic
side OF life may meet with progress
on this day. Yet there are portents
OF trickery and dupAcity. which may
undermine the best endeavors unless
extreme wisdom and caution be exer-
cised. All writings should be most
carefully signed and every loophole
for Misrepresentation be circum-
vented.
Those whose birthday II IS may
look for a year Of advancement or
preferment II in the employment OF
Gthers. or II engaged IN matters per.
taining 70 the domestic or feminine
side OF life. But all matters are IN
peril from fraud. treachery or mis-
representation unless sagacity be ex.
ercised. especially in making con,
tracts or signing papers. A child born
on his day should he talented and
clever and should attain good posi-
ton and be popular in employment,
but IT may lean toward subtle or
r~nderhand rather that straightfor.
ward methods.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
Helpful Hints

In order 70 keep a lace collar from
tearing or losing It's shape. sew IL on
n piece OF white cloth before wash.
ing. The stitches should not be taken
out until it IS rinsed and dried
A boiled potato used frequently n
place OF soap viii keep the hands
soft and white.
Remove Ink stains from a dea'
table BY dabbing with cold water and
adding a little common salt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
Answers 10 Health Queries

Z. d. %. Q.-How can 7 remove
freckles from my face?
2-what should q boy weigh who
In Is years old and 5 II, 2 ms. tall?
Atty applying equal parts Of
lemon juice and peroxide 10 the skin.
2--For his age and height no
should weigh about liz pounds.
NJ. J. q. o-what should q K1rl
, OF IL. 4 II. 10M in. tall weigh?
What should q boy OF Is. 8 n.
s IN. tall weigh?
|. 3-What causes puffiness OF the
eyelids and what car DO done to or
rect the trouble7 The patient ia IL
and has had this trouble for three
years. He has had kidney trouble.
A.-Shs should weigh about los
pounds.
2-Hs should weigh about 12s
pounds.
S-This 10 usually indicative OF
kidney trouble. 4 careful urinalysis
should help 10 make a definite dag.
nosis and then proper treatment can
be outlined. Late hours and eye
Az AS RS&GA9A0 G9G1G1A
Il. NJ. Q.-what causes tiny bis
tiers on my feet at the first sign OF
warm weather?
A.-This Is probably eczema. Your
diet and elimination ma DO at fault.
For full particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
J. ". s. Q.-what In the cause
and what will clear up pimples on
the shoulder blades?
A.-These blemishes usually denote
improper diet and poor elimination.
Correct your diet. avoid too many
sweets and keep the system clear.
Sally. o.-what do you advise for
q condition where the eyelids are
swollen and puffed. ove the eyes
rather than underneath?
Any advice would be 70 have
your doctor advise you after exam
ination. The trouble may be due 10
several causes: the kidneys. possible
eyestrain. ETC., may be at the source.
Z. J. Q.-What causes the pres.
ence OF small red veins IN the nose
especially at the sides?
2-What causes small white spots
under the eyes?
A--This trouble IS caused by vari-
disturbances-the digestion is
often a factor. Correct your diet and
keep the system clear.
These blemisnes may be due 70
acne. In this case also the diet and
elimination are important.
Copyright. 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Ins.
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selection OF
jewelry aeces-
series is 20 the
b eaut a n d
charm Of every
woman.
If I never
did know how
car Q ! e y u ] y
chosen neck
a c e c a n
change the en-
tire personal
ity Of a per-
son, knew, of
c o U r S e a .
every wo m a n
does, that GER
n~rinrinlea
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him 70 gain sel~f-assurance. This
m very gradually. but IL is the
only way 10 give the child poise.
BY reciting 10 one or two friendly
persons the child is given conf
dence and he will gradually over
come the difficulty.
Both stammerer and teacher will
have TO exercise much patience. To
the young man or woman coming
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03

should be encouraged 10 overcome
the speech defect. He should never
be made fun OF or criticised. Gain
his confidence and do everything in
a sympathetic name 10 assist him
TO gain his se~lf-control.
Memorizing short poems or prose
Is a very good practice. Reading
aloud. very slowly at first. and be-
ing made 10 correct each error OF
speech and pronunciation. will help
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

- am a girl 20 years old. This
time last year I was going with a
boy a few years my senior. but IN
the Spring he stopped all at once.
the reason I do not know. I love
this boy and think he loves ne.
He goes out with other girls I am
ted and ! go out with other boys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03

MI. Flor. Hand. Yam and Knarf
the five little shadow-children with
the turned-about names-shivered in
their boots. Ttat Is they would have
done 50 II they had had bo0tH. which
they hadn't.
IL was a fine state OF affairs they
were IN. Through a mistake they
had q carried on N mouse's back
through n chink in the playrooIn
wall. deep down into the foundations
OF the house. There. ia n large room.
they found n score Of mice sitting on
their tails In front OF n rat. who was
their king. lie was u very greedy.
hungry. angry rat. You've treated
my subjects wretchedly.' he cried.
and now the time for revenge has
come" IN vain did they point out
that he was mistaken. that X was
not they who had treated the mice
wretchedly. that they were only
shadows. Far from being moved he
gave a signal with his paw. and they
were seized and hurried into another
room where in the centre OF the floor
stood an enormous m~ouse-trap.
Now We'll see how you like It."
he repeated ever mor gleefully than
before.
please DON'T" walled the shadows.
Wen make MI masters and mis-
tresses throw out all the traps IN the
house. promised Hand.
Too late" returned King Rat.
Then he turned 10 his subjects. ITS
too late. isn't it?'
Much too late" answered the
mice who had followed the Pied
Piper az Haulsn. They were quite
old mice and had seen q great deal
OF the world.
~ YOU let us 20 well see 70 II
that the cat Is locked out every
night" said Flor.
Again King Rat shook his head.
It's too late" announced the blind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03
Neck Beads
ThGtAid
ty
Nothing viii Emphasize I'M
projections More Than Care.
less!y Selected Accessories.
BY Josephine HuddIeston

TDo WISH we had Photographic
illustrations with this column
so that ! could show ycu some
pictures We took the other day 20
prove how important the proper
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-03

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
- am n girl in my teens. Last
Summer. while on vacation. I met
a very nice boy. He lived up 10
my ideals. I loved him very much.
We went III several times to-
gether and then, for no reason at
all. he got angry with me. at least
I can't see any reason. Would IL
he at all proper for me to write TO
him and ask him why he Is angry?
LONESOME.
U ONESOME. II you did nothing
wrong you are surely entitled Il
an explanation OF his conduct. II n
withholds il he is not worth your in
terest or friendship.
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Make Effort to Correct This Speech Defect Early in
Life, Advises DR.. Copeland. Don't Let 1t Be =
come q Fixed Habit. E

: By ROYAL S. COPELAND, vi. ID.
United States Senator from New York.
Lrrn nr Cam IA ireinrer AZ Henlfh Nein YnKk ~

= Former Commissioner Of Health, New York City,
~ oMETIMES stammering is brought on by some injury Y disease
>Usualy it begins early IN life, even with the first attempts t
- talk.
IL is Influenced very much hy surrounding. or By any emotion
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~Stdmmering Often a Habit!
Says Noted Health Authority -

into maturity. such q speech defect
In extremely Notifying. and the
habit. for IL Is q habit, should be
broken when the child IL young.
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8 Loves
Reawakening
The ~StoryIojIo
.-1WUe's Triumph
OUeEJealous

The Screens Expedition Is a Complete Success and the
Party Starts Back to the Farmhouse.
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opportunity OF wearing her new nur-
chase.
She'll have plenty of time 70 wear
IL next Summer.
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able physical defect.

able physical defect. Enlarged tonsls and adenolds may DING 0 u IMs
trouble. Intense nervousness and a deformlty in the nose o r throat
are often accompanied by speech defects. -.
The cause Should be ascertained and corrected. Then the chld