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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

UNOR'S matter-of-fact state
ment that his father would have
hit Harry Underwood IN the same
manner as Junior had hit his cousin
Eoderick. II he had tie same provo
cation. made me completely change
my line OF argument with him. |
wasted no time On correcting the
atrocious slang in which he couched
his statement. And | abandoned in
contiaently the example Of adult be-
havior ! had set up before him.
Suppose you tell me about Il.
Junior. Just as II happened" / said
auietly. Remember. | am depend
ing on you 70 speak the truth. You
are my honorable boy. you know
loved the way he Strengthened his
shoulders and threw his head back,
looking steadily at me as he did %.
] gave him no hint Of any softened
mood. and put up my hand as he
opened eager lips to pour out his
tale.
Just a minute" l said. You
know OF course. that no matter who
Is TO blame for this both you and
Roderick ought to be punished in
win way wi hNAEGAAAiAH AAA1N -RA
are gentlemen and fighting In a
hldy's home"
Ny small sons reading has been
~ mewhat catholic. and his answer
was ready.
Yes. we ought TO have gone out
side. but Roderick-
II want YOU 20 wait here alone
for A few minutes before you tell me
anything | said. Try To remem-
Der everything just as II happened
before you speak. VIII you do that?"
"Yes. Mother" His tone was very
Eubdued. totally unlike the which
had shrilled Il won't shake hands. II
70 his grandmother. but ! knew that
my victory was noI vet o He
believed firmly that his cousin was
primarily 20 blame for the alterca-
ton they had staged. and he wished
10 have hat fact recognized before
ia proceeded TO "A discussion OF his
own fault.
Madge Interviews ROderick.
'-Then goodbye. dear" | stopped
and kissed him. II will be back In a
Jew minutes"
Goodbye" His tone was medita-
tive. and | knew that he already had
begun 10 so ove the affair as had
asked.
I closed Ia door after mo and
went swiftly down the corridor 10
Dicky's room. Dicky answered my
rap and gestured humorously toward
the figure OF Roderick sitting stiffly
upright nv the drop light and look
ing at a book which IL was plain he
was not reading.
go into Fathers oom for a few
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

AVE you ever stopped to think of the ybirds that flutter
in and out Of your heart? And each one trying to con-
vince you that her song is the sweetest?
There's tho" peacock! True. she has no song, but she has
beauty and pride and-her heart il as avarcious as her beauty
is blindingi Then, there's the nightingale. whose sweet song at
tracts you. but whose pride in her voice stills the love in your
heart.
Then there's the swami Stately, graceful, but, oh, so self
ishl For a time you think the daring Of the eagle has won your
heart, but when you find that her thought Is for herself alone,
the quest goes on. Until you meet the dove! Then you find an
the qualities for which you've been searching and your heart
cans ! 2 ner IN loves own langnage-and your search Is rewarded
by her shy Acknowledgements OF her own love.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

tall?
A-They should weigh respective
~ IFS and 163 pounds.
.
NJ. r.. NJ. Q.-Are yeast cakes
good for the blood?
A.-They are helpful in correcting
constipation.
CONSTANT READER. Q.-what
shall ! do 20 reduce? / am fifteen
pounds overweight.
A.-Eat carefully and take some
regular exercise daily.
n. a. y. Q-Whnt Id Vol advise
for bleaching superfluous hair?
what DO o suggest for cur.
ing dandruff?
A.--Fresh peroxide Of hydrogen.
frequently applied. viii bleach the
hair. thus making Il lees conspic.
uous, and, u Is Contended bv some.
peroxide Will retard the hair growth.
81 would advise shampooing the
hair once a week and using a good
stimulating ointment.
MISS G. L. c.. O.-How can I RI.
luce a large abdomen?
Ar you lose weight In general
your abdomen will become smaller.
Diet and exercise are both advisable.
81 v. Q.-What causes SINAI
white spots 70 appear on the back
or my hands?
A.-This IS due 10 lack OF pigment
and nothing can be done 70 remedy
this. condition. However. paintinE
the spots with a mild solution OF per.
manganate OF potash will make the
spots less noticeable.
Copyrisat. 1890. Newspaper Feature B5ylcs. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

to appear in the faces of those.
fay too young TO have had enough
of hfe's burdens TO account for the
wrinkled state. Lack of drinking
water. fresh fruit and fresh vege-
tables all have a major part in
most wrinkled conditions.
Milk and cream, as well as olive
oil. included in the diet. will help
supply the needed oils. The add
ton Of fresh vegetables and fruits
will aid digestion and elimination.
both largely responsible for the
outer condition.
And now to offer some local
aids hat will help to free the skin
of these MISUNDERSTANDING blem-
ishes.
Avoid the use of soap and hot
water during the restoration treat
ment- Not because either Is harm
full under ordinary circumstances,
but soap to be cleansing must be
slightly drying and hot water re-
moves the surface film Of natural
oil from the skin which, in a
wrinkled state. usually is already
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Helpful Hints

Never let lemon pIps 20 down the
sink. II the waste-pipe Is narrow or
old-fashioned. Pips swell when damp
and n few will easily cause an
obstruction.
A teaspoonful OF vinegar added 10
the lard used for frying prevents
food from becoming too fat.
\ ~ "
Before washing ebony brushes rub
the wood thoroughly with vascline:
this will prevent the ammonia or
soda water from spelling the ebony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Words of the Wise

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CONVERSION 20 long a. ne ~ ca-
padre ri loElhg something oe-
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
GOODNIGHT
o r
knarf Is i'm Mischief Again,
This Time Trying 20 Rlde
u Submarine.
BY Max Trell
TT WAS just like Knarf to want

IT WAS just like Knarf TO want
TO DO different from Nil. Flor.
Hand n Yam. the other little
shadow-children with the turned.
about James Naturally. then. Il
served him right when ne got into
trouble.
The real-children and their shad-
w set ont one afternoon for the
sailing-pond IN tho park. II wasn't
a sailing-pond for big saIIboats but
for toy s~ail5oats. The children were
carrying one.
Everybody vas very happy. for
wasn't II a fine thing "a be able TO
sail A boat even though IL ~ no big
Eer n a hat? The shadows skipped
All around their masters and mis-
tresses in sheer Joy. They even
turned s~Omersaults. stood on their
heads, leaped over walls. They
might have frightened the real-chil-
dren Af1ad they noticed Them. For
tunately they didn't. Hardly any,.
one ever notices shadows.
BY and by they reached tile sail.
ing-pond. The boat was set in the
water. given a push and sent skim
ming TO the middle OF the pond.
Then the wind puffed the little
white sails and blew Il hack I'd shore
again.
"H0orah." shouted the children.
"Hoorah-rah-rahi" echoed the shad-
ows IN their silent shadow-language.
Then Hand got an idea. Let's go
sailing ourselves" she suggested.
Shadows. you must know. are
lighter than air. They're lighter than
anything. In fact. they weigh nothing
az all. Moreover. they can make
themselves as small A. peas. or tho
rubber on the end OK "a pencil. They
could easily ride as~passensers on n
toy sailboat.
All the shadows were delighted
with Hands suggestion except
Knarf. lie wasn't delighted with
anyone's suggestions but his own.
Besides he noticed at this very mo-
ment that his master. Frank. seemed
I have his own boat. which he was
taking out or his pocket Franks
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

The worst thing about a boil i the thought
that others will follow. They almost never come
singly. There are ONE special varieties Of boils.
Ii is not for instance, to have a boil
IN the ear. This is a very cruel experience.
| have noticed that aural boils, that is ear
boils, are frequent in the Spring Of the wear.
Persons who indulge during the Winter in late
hours. loss OF sleep, midnight suppers and other
midnight diversions are prone TO a 'let-down"
afterward- No matter what the cause may be.
just as sure as your powers Of resistance are
lowered your system Is ready TO pick I'D any
infection that may happen along.
Bolls are caused by some form OF germ.
The skin Is never free from germs, although it
Is so constructed as to be a pretty reliable cover
ing and protection TO the underlying tissues. ANY
injury, such as a scratch or a hard rubbing Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

The only reason lines occur on the face
more quickly than on other parts of the body is
because the tissues and muscles are more delicate
there and are used more than was intended by
their comparatively fragile construction.
One who does a great deal Of laughing de-
velops laughing lines that run from the wings Of
the nostrils to the corners of the mouth. And yet
it is possible to have a CHEEKY countenance with
out encouraging laughing lines. Frown lines. as
well as lines around the eyes. frequently are
caused as much from eye-strain as they are
from worry and annoyances. Deep concentra-
ton is a matter for the mind and not the mus
Giles of the forehead. If we will only train our
selves we can concentrate just as deeply and far
more comfortably by not screwing up our fore
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Some Odd Facts

A certain old gentleman. when
ordering a new suit always stipulates
for an extra pair OF sleeves. He IS
q chess player.
IN India there are more than eight
million child wives. Of whom nearly
four thousand are under five years
OF age. Nearly $4,000 girls under
five are widows. and II is not un-
common 10 find girls who are grand
mothers at the age OF twenty-five.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
sBY Vera Winstnnurr.,

ut n conceded that slenderness is
the admirable achievement OF
the 1880 fashions. and part!cu-
larly becoming 70 full figures.
which appeared shorter and broader
in the so-called youthful styles reign
Ing for 50 many seasons.
The coat illustrated today viii be
particularly slanderlzing.
Created on fitted princess lines on
dark brown Norma cloth. its pointed
seamlnGs extending UP the front and
down the sleeves accentuate the
fashionable silhouette. At each point
in the scanning the coat IS button
holed.
The standing collar Is OF beaver,
and a tiny huff OF the same fur IA
a smart complement 10 the ensemble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

&N1E
at Kimberley. Kimberly-a
synonym for diamond"
Kimberley Is situated IN the edge
OF the Karoo-that inland plateau OF
which ] spoke in a recent article. 1t
is a flat. rattle. undressing city,
but a fascinating one, for as n
walks along its streets one cannot
help remembering that beneath the
surface or the earth at that very
spot. there may be enough wealth. in
diamonds. 10 make possible the reali-
cation OF ones fondest and most
extravagant dreams.
The deBeers mine is the most i'm.
portant diamond operation in kim
berley-if not the world. II il sit.
uated about a mile 10 the east OF the
city and as n approaches. one is
awestruck By the Big Hole from
which tons and tons of diamond.
bearing earth have been dug. An
equally interesting part OF the mine
is the pulsator house where. all day
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Puckering the Brow and Pouting Is a Sure Way to
Counterocf Al Your Efforts to Keep Facial
Lines from Marring Your Beauty
By JOSEPHINE HUDDLEsTON

N your worries and battles over wrinkles did you ever stop to con-
slider that there is no more reason why you should have lines in
your face than on other parts of the body-provided you take half
as much care to prevent them as you take time worrying about. them?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

penetrate. Under the right conditions the germ soon becomes a boil.
one may have an itching ear and q scratch brings to the part
one Q the many germs flying about in the air, D the germ LODGES
In some congested nlace, ana that terribly painful thing, a boil appearr,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

heads IS we can by looking so ferocious over what shouldn't be a diff
fcut task After all, when we frown over serious study we are
telling any casual onlooker that thinking is an effort for US.
Then, too. insufficient oil in the system frequently causes wrinkles
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Loves Reawakening The sas', Of ; gys,.
BY Adele Garrison

Madge Ana=es Roderick Uiih Her Unten,inine Outlook on
the W0y TTo Boys Should SeffIe Their Differences
and Wins a Friend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Penalty of Late Hours
Loss Of Sleep Bound 10 Bring on a Physical Let-Dorrn and lis
accompanying PAINT u Ills, Says authority.
nv ROYAL Z COPFI Ann N n
Unlied &C senatOE from 80 .York

NNLtG oLaIa oenlTUr from Now 1OTk.
Former Commissioner OF Health, Ae0 YORK Ciy.
EXTHEN you have something wrong with you, some bodily ailment
w which is so painful that you wonder il anything could be worse,
you don't feel like taking the matter lightly. Boils belong to
this class Of ailments. They are all too common.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02
Answers 20 Health Queries

G. :. Q.-What are the early
symptoms Of cancer OF the stomach?
A.-Symptoms OF indigestion, dis
taste for meat. hyperac.dity. 1t
would be wise to see your doctor for
examination.
r. j.. s. Q.-How much should n
girl aged thirteen. five feet three
inches tall. weigh?
A-She LoUld weigh about III
j. T. O.. Q-What should a boy
weigh who is fourteen years old and
five feet seven inches tall?
What should a boy weigh who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

A VISIT to South Africa would
~ be incomplete without a stop
at Kimberley. Kimberly-a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

EHNA&[ o HNtAA q
So many diseases are conveyed by.
the hands that you should never for.
get the Importance OF frequent wash
ing. Clean hands and clean finger
nails are a protection against insec.
ton or the skin and particularly
against boils.
Sometimes, at the very beginning.
the boil may be checked. Hot water
applications may be used. or apply.
Ing camphor may allay the inflam-
nation. a ten per cent solution az
carbolic acid In %glycerin applied 10
the sore may give relief.
In case a second boil should make
It's appearance II Is well 10 look into
your general health. Your doctor
should be consulted 10 see what is
wrong. IL may be trouble. with the
kidneys. constipation or some other
difficulty. Where "A series w boils
appear, II may indicate diabetes.
Be careful " the diet and eat
simple foods. including fresh fruit.
Especially good for such a condition
is drinking lemonade or lemon Juice
every day. Pastry should be Stunned.
a general bath should he taken
every day. Drink plenty Of water.
Get out daily into the fresh air and
sunshine. You should get enough
exercise daily 70 produce a good
sweat. There Il nothing better 10
carry off the impurities N the skin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-02

coayriEht, 1850. Newspaper Feature Service. ~.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
ANNUAL INFLUX
OF FILIPINOS TO
VALLEY STARTED

Influx of Filipino lahorers int
Imperial valley, which began tive
weeks ago, is bringing express into
Fl Centre at the estimated rate of
,,225 daily, according to o. G. Nose
by, railway express agent.
Baggage including bed rolls, sea-
bags, trunks, suitcases and cots jam
the baggage room at the express of
tice. One clearly laborer expressed
a wash tub which was packed to ca
pacity with household merchandise
and carefully covered with oil cloth.
che Filipinos come in crews from
the north and are prepared to work
in the asparagus, lettuce and other
truck gardens. Each crew has 4
leader to whom all baggage is billed.
Men at the express office collect
all the articles for each leader into
segregated heaps waiting to be
claimed by the owners.
Among the unusual names appear
my on the tags were John Trans.
figuration' and a. Disaster.'
The lahorcrs come to FL Centre
and are scattered through the val
Icy by associations having that task
in charge.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
LOCAL EXCHANGE
CONDUCTS TEST
ON GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruit from Imperial Valley
groves is coming into the laboratory
Of the Desert Citrus Exchange fol
testing to deternine the soluble
solids and citric acid. The test is
called the six to one test and
is made to determine when the fruit
is ripe enough for shipping.
One day last week owners of 80
groves submitted samples, accord
ing to Mrs Lola Hensley, assistant
to Normand Lombard, manager Of
the local exchange. On account of
the early date in the season. how.
ever, few groves had fruit mature
enough for shipping.
1t is estimated that a majority Of
the groves in the exchange viii be
ready to ship by November !. The
percentage of mature grapefruit is
expected to increase the latter part
Of this week.
The local exchange, in connection
with the California Fruit Growers
Exchange, ships TO all parts Of the
United States and is beginning to
have an imposing export trade.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
NEWS OF M'CABE DISTRICT

place Of residence From the corner
If the Eighth street and Heber road
to his ranch in Mt Signal. Mrs
Russell and her daughter, Bernice
are still with her sister in Washing
ton
Visiting Mrs. sam Parker this
week were her daughter and son-in
law. Mr.. and MR.. Willard Shroyer.
who have now madc their residence
IN FL Centre.
Celebrating the seventh birthday
, the home Of his parents, Mr. and
# Sylvin Slovak, Il party was gwen
Mrs. j. f. Slovak The following
were guests at the affair: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Provazck and children,
l.. G. and Lavina, Of Imperial; Mr..
and Mrs. Louis kncitz, Marion,
Louis and Lucille Kneitz, Of FL Cen
tro district; and clarion and Martha
~loyah.
Nj. and Mrs. Basil Spear and
children, Chrystal and Phyllis, Of
Iioltyille, visited Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Marion Spear and
family.
Visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs Herschell
Grandcy and daughter, Bertha Mae
Sunday, we're James Coin, of Jacum
ba, and Cecil McCurry, of FL Centre.
Guests Friday Of Mrs. Clyde
Ilavons were Mrs. \. Doig, her son,
Robert, and daughter, Bessie; Miss
Glennie BellcW and Miss Vera
Rogers.
Mrs. Elmer Forester and children,
Heky and Dolly, attended the meet
ing of the Social Club Of the East
ern Star at the home of Mrs. Webb
Of Imperial on Wednesday.
y visitor Of Mrs. Fred {. Smith
few days last week was her sister,
Mrs. A. W. Palmer Of San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Austin will
he at home to their many friends
in their former home at the corner
cf the Eighth street and IIeber road,
where they moved Monday. October
Is.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
/ Cook was the meeting place of the
| Five Hundred CLUB on Thursday, De
tober Q. After Il most delicious dim
ner, the following guests played
cards: Messrs. and Mesdame.
James Anderson, James Forester
/ Paul Murphy, O. 3. Johnson, keiser
{. f. Daley, Elmer Nichols and Law
ton Bishop, and the host and
/ hostess.
Walter Paine motorcd up to Des
L., i l.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15

O,c, A,4...,l.o,,o NJ D.1In,,
otIlce AlIeIa'40liS me ''.'oH
offices on the second second. Ioor ., . :"P
security r.ISU '>''i 'i'I "' Ii "", ,d
ins are ICING .iil .., W ','' ''' '',
"l'!T'''' rom p ,nis',," VI VI, % ,,v "n
81 | ne ro"trI IT, i''D'. -, :" ''''''''' It
i"''' '""'l pony
TO- eo1c ry+ro good .ommcn
80 ~ ~ ~ -
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
BOARD
COMPLAINS OF
FLOODED YARD

Complaints of the board of trus-
tees of the Central school district
north of Holtvile to directors of
the Imperial Irrigation district of
neighboring ranch, We're intro
duced at the meeting at the district
office here yesterday. School trus-
tees are to be given Il hearing upon
the matter ON Cc:ober %.
\ request by rapcherS concerning
the extension Of lateral No. 5, Al
der canal, was refused by the di.
rectorS.
Completion of the purchase Of lot
81 in lIoltvillc was announced at
yesterday 5 meeting, Harness sheds
are to be erected on the property.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
Training Classes
Open Next Week

w. W. McEuen, who will head the
training school in Scout leadership,
announces that the first meeting
will be on Tuesday, October 81, at
: clock in the high school gymnas-
ium.
The first lecture will be ON the
Aims and Obiectivcs of Scout
ing" and will be given by II. F.,
Moore, The classes are designed to
train Scout leaders and it is urged
that u large number be present to
aid in carrying ON the work Of
Scouting in the valley.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
REGIONAL MEETING
OF FARM BUREAU
HERE SATURDAY

Region No. l of the California
Farm Bureau federation, comprising
Imperial. San Diego, Orange, River
side, and San Bernardino counties,
will hold its regular conference in
FL Centre Saturday, October IS.
This is the first time in some months
that Imperial Valley has been the
host and elaborate plans are under
way for the entertainment of the
delegates.
The conference win open Satur-
day morning at 1890 in the farm
bureau office at the court house and
the first part of the meeting will
be devoted to routine business in
Guiding reports of chairman, of
counties and various officers, as
well as of the extension service.
Two talks will conclude the morn
ing program: one by w. F. Eldridge
will be concerned with the report of
the meeting at Riverside for Chester
Gray, farm bureau representative III
Washington; the ether will be by
Mrs. b. II. Schultz, state chairman
of home department work.
Luncheon will be served by the
farm bureau in the Wilson school
cafeteria and the farm home depart
ment women are busily planning a
delicious menu for the occasion.
in the afternoon constitutional
amendments affecting agriculture
as well as membership discussions
will be made The home department
delegates will hold a private con
ference during the first part of the
reporting the results at
the general meeting, that program
with a discussion, led by
s. f. Robinson, on the proposed ar
ticlos of incorporation and bylaws
of the state federation.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15

reside i'll their new home on the
! san Diego highway.
ton and all details of any trip from
!. l.. Major, Southern PaclfIc agent,
--
Phohe 966 tor Your Dressee Eoul
Ranch, lOS2 Woodward Ave. l8tt
Chrlstlah Science LectuTe-he&l'
gents OF ri Centre VIII nave an OPP
Por;umty to hear an authorized rec
,ure over ~ ; ON (lZ'ok '-4oih
when Judge Frederick {. I'M, 3, ;"
y CLINTON III, lectures tor ifSt
Ihurch OF christ, Scientist Long
Beach
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1930-10-15
PAGE THREE

his home late this afternoon. He
has been confined to the FL Centre
hospital for treatment Of his injur.
les.
Broderick was injured when a
speeding automobile eollided with u
loaded truck he was driving. The
driver Of the other machine impli.
Gated, is said to have failed to stop
to render aid. The identity of the
driver has not been discovered as
yet.