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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29
A Fashion Models Diary

WONDERING BLUE EYES
rYnNnEPING Rifle EYES:
By GRACE THORNCLIFFE.

II ZAP YEAR-weli. not by n
calendar. but leap year for me.
none the less. We're going TO
spend the New Year holidays al a
Winter resort. and I'm going TO leap
right into the Winter sports and try
to pretend that a skiing costume and
a glorious holiday like this IL not
a new adventure TO me. That IN.
I'm going to pretend hat I'm not
afraid TO leap through the air on a
pair OF skis-for ] want Billy 10
think I'm q good sPortswoman.
And I've made all my advance
preparations to give that impression
The manner In which a girl dresses
~ a Winter sports resort is lndi-a-
tive OF the spirit that she brings
with her Madame. who has spent
countless seasons at St. Morits- maze
q great poin; Of this as she Helped
me to select my costume. She said
that at such resorts almost more
than anywhere else. IL Is important
for a girl to choose a smart costume
and then forget about it. There Is
no way to register bad taste more
quickly than by being conspicuously
dressed I'm clothes that are inappro-
pirate. lacking warmth and practical
variability Making an ostentatious
show OF an extensive wardrobe she
also stressed as vulgar. Then she
cieveriy explained how couturiers
have planned costumes this season
that give one an unobtrusive change
from a warm, trig costume for active
sports wear 10 one that Is In keep
ing with the atmosphere OF the
lodge when tea-time or the bridge
hour arrives. This liz a simple mat
ter OF removing one or "a number
of sweaters and revealing a dark.
Immediately tailored crepe de Chine
shirt tina. has been worn beneath.
The rest of the costume. even 10 the
broad-toed boots that everyone is
wearing. remains the same. An
other point TO be remembered is that
sweaters or Jackets do not extend
below the normal hipline.
Madame selected my costume OF
q navy suede cloth. for both navy
and black In this fabric. as wen as
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disease the function of the KID
neys is disturbed. No longer can
it eliminate what The doctors call
the nitrogen products the urea.
uric acid and ammonia If the
disease canno he relieved quickly.
there must be q material reduction
in the taking Of foods rich In nitro
gen These are the meat dishes
chiefly
II is necessary hat the life OF the
patient be SO regulated that the de.
mand for protein food will be at a
minimum. In short. the patient must
not indulge In much physical ex-
ercise.
In an acute attack. there may be
dropsy. or swelling Of the tissues as
an early symptom. Fever. more or
less severe. is usually present. Sick
ness at the stomach and vomiting are
usual symptoms
There is dull pain over the region
OF the kidneys. In the small OF the
back. This may not necessarily be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29

IN hts sleep and u cant stay hers
much longer. go ] want yol 70 boil
me and get Il yer with"
II the Google wss surprised be-
fore. II was a~stonished now. But
do you know what II means - ret
bcilec and eaten? There won't -
anything left OF you when ! zee
through
"Oh. thereM I've enough az me left
to go home. I expect My master
doesn't pay much attention TO me
anyway. lie won't notice the diff
ference"
So the Google Get the tin-soldiar
and the king down, and told them
not 20 run Off as they'd 20 into TIE
pot IN a minute or two. Their 40
took hold OF Knarf-
Let him go. LET MIN goF' the other
! shadows cried Knarf, however,
turned about and gave them n Fly
wink ar much a. 20 say, Now yuHf
you wait and sc what happens"
The next insran he dropped into III
steam.ng water. which dubbed
merrily.
"Ha-ha. now youu boil my little
beauty" And with that the Goggle
sprinkled a pinch OF salt and a dash
or pepper into the Dot The 10 stirred
the water a bit with a long wooden
ladel. Finally * lifted out a spoon
full TO taste.
Hello" cried E1arf. sitting I'm tho
spoon. lie wasn't the least bit boiled.
Nobody can bon "a shadow. There's
nothing TO ~ 10 boil.
Nothing can describe the Goggie's
establishment.
Get hack there" II commanded
wTathfully. Instead OF needing q.
knarf sprang lightly upon is nose
which made II snaeEe 50 hard that
not ONLY Enarf but the tln-soldier.
King Fat-Wat and ari the other
shadows We're blown right back int
their beds.
Copyright. 1850. ~ NsrE9t9er Fr-tuFs sr-~trw. ~.
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Stories
By Max TR ELL.

I put n pot OF water
Upon a reddish flame.
I left IL gsily boiling
Until the evening came.
But then. alas. ~ boiled away,
sighed; "Oh, what a shane!"
Shadow Song
"HE tln-soiIier anc King Fat
Wat we're in N bad FIX. They
were On the point Of being
thrown into a huge pot OF stramIng
water and served for dinner.
II was the fsTocious Google. a Curl
Gus animal with three ayes and cork
screw horns. who was intending to
eat them. Mi. Flor. Hand. Yam
and Knarf-the shadow-chlldren
with the turned about names--gazed
nj them in alarm. 10 frightened
were they that they could not utter
a word. all except Yam. who kept
saying "Ugh-ugh"-which u
really n word after all.
How do you think youu tasts
best7" the Google sid gieefuliy 10
the tin-soldier. do you want to be
well done. or lust scalded like a new
OAl4OAa
II don't want 70 die like an onion"
the tin-soldier cried. trying 20 shoot
off his musket.
Very well. then. In boil YOU till
you're tender" Tx was Just or the
point OF letting him fall. when
Knart found his tongue. Don't do
H. want 10 be .irsr'"
You can imagine how surprised
they ali were 70 hear this. Ever the
Google. who was used 20 surprises on
account OF It's extra eve which per-
mitted II TO see things "a sood deal
sooner than they actually happened
and which generally kept " from
getting surprised. turned 10 s.-rr at
him. You moan that . want 10
be boiled before these two gentle
men,"
That's what ne said Everybody
heard him.. King Faf-Wat broke In
eagerly You'd better Get US down
at once"
The shadow-hoy nodded MIA head
yes. that's what I aid I want ycu
% boil me first I'm In q hurry 10
get hack. y "A INV master stirring
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pronounced. but this region shows
tenderness on pressure.
The chronic form Of Rright's dis
ease Is q difficult condition to treat.
IL lasts for years and the diet must
be regulated carefully all OF the time.
In The acute attack. milk NAV be
he only safe protein food to give.
Even this may he too rich in protein.
Your physician will have to decide
the matter Of diet In every case.
Water should be frAely admins
tered. Sugar. cereals. Cruel. and
possibly bread. NAV be taken In the
arute attack.
ButfermiIk and oatmeal are some
times given. " milk II well borne,
Il win supply all the n~ourishmeut
needed. II should be or average
richness. not SKINNED. From one
and q half 10 two pints should be
given daiiv.
After n or two days o { this diet
other toods are usually added grad
ually. Cereals with cream are given
twice dailv. and bread to the extent
OF five or six siices. with preserves
and unsaited butter MAJ be In
-luded In the diet
Cooked fruits especially baked
apple or stewed prunes. are usually
well borne. Orange juice and other
fresh fruit fuices may oe given.
Since the Juices OF meat seem TO
contain elements harmful In this
disease. broiled and roasted meats
and meat soups are TO be avoided.
Boiled meat Is 10 be preferred.
Oysters are OF low protein content.
So are salmon and some other fish.
except cod and shad. and they may
be taken in moderation. The yoik
OF egg. potatoes and green vege-
tables should be included. Tea and
coffee may be taken in moderation.
The bowels should be kept open
and the skin active. Frequent baths.
gentle exercise. war; climate and
mental poise r helpful.
Let 10 be understood that am
making general observations. The
personal treatment and advice of
your doctor are absolutely essential.
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Phil Verifsen CaPitulafes-Pride ana
Sfubbornness Flee az He Takes His
Son, Noel, and Mary to His Heart

The challenge was unmistakaole.
and Philip Veritzen promptly took
up the gage she a flung at him.
Il never do things by halves.
Mary" he told her. smiling. When
! yielded TO the uryings Of my own
heart and the words of this charm.
ing special pieader' he bowed TO
me-"and asked Jour forgiveness
and Noeis. I banished the past as
! hope you are soing 10 do. ] still
hope to make " yvu the most bril-
liant Veritzen star-I shall take
especial pride In training my future
daughter. and shall try to have
your routine a little less rigid. But
! see that your aunt agrees with me
marriage would hamper you In
this preparation. as II certainly
would hamper Noel In his career as
a composer"
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nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ am a young nan q eEr
OF age. and don't dance or like 10
attend parties.
can't eem 20 meet any nice
girl. no matter how hard / try.
All the girls ! ever met al parties
we're OF a rough type. ] have been
told there are no more angels left.
so I am considered out ~ the pic
ture. Please tell me II my ad.
visors are right. end. II not. how
can ! meet a girl that will give a
fellow inspiration TO accomplish
what he has set as his goal and
career Thank you.
A REAL FELLOW.
A REAL FELLOW: There arr
"A ever so many girls who a b
classified I'm the extensive category
between the rough type" that yoL
describe and the angels" for which
you banker. i would advise you K
seek until you find a nice. sensible
girl who approximates your ideal
There are many such fine girls a
good way to begin Is 10 be discreet
IN the choice OF your boy friends
and remember the old adage. Birds
Of a father
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1.-The cases o nearly as fem
mime and attractive In appearance
as the smaller ones. the large cases
being available. almost without ex-
ception. in only a plain silver finish.
OF course. they would be frlghtfully
expensive II done in enamel. and
this may account for the plainness
Of their finish. Many Of these COM
pacts resemble the old 'turnip" type
Of watch which our grandfathers
once displayed 60 proudly. although
they = somewhat thinner.
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"HERE was that In Philip VERT
zeu's rich voice as he asked
Noel and Mary for forgiveness.
which suddenly disarmed my fear OF
him, and my enmity against him.
When q man as strung-willed as the
great producer finally surrenders TO
remorse and atonenient. there Is
something 30 thorough. so-almOst
abject about IL. that rancor against
him gives way 70 vague compassion.
II was q lonely old man with hands
o~utstretcned to his son. who too
before Us with no vestige about him
Of the arrogant figure which had
b~rowbeaten Noel about his mothers
ring.
But Noel's face al first did not
relax its grimness, and his figure
wal still as erect and stiff as a SOL
dier's at attention. as he turned with
q Questioning look toward Mary.
Patiently II was not the boys W
wrongs OF which he was thinking.
but his fathers v~ituperation against
his beloved and the shameful espIon-
age to which he had subjected her.
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objected to the
blacksmith. 10
the bookkeeper
said. ives. Joe.
| love you
dearly, but we
will have to
SO they
waited.
IT h o book
keeper Uas not
a bookke
then. She was
just a pretty
girl of sixteen.
living af home
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Home Making Helps
By ELEANOR ROSS


<<n HIS new year I'm going to
plan the budget" said the
Young Husband. firmly,
"and I'm going to begin where you
usually finish off"
Sure enough. the Young House
Keeper had poised her pencil over
the beginning Of the las; column
"Amusements. Charity. In~cidentals g
Like most women. she had quite
naturally oeguu her budget hook
with the essentials-Ren.. Food. then
Clothing. and whatever was eft
would fill thu last group.
Blu. l notice" her husband
Mined cut 10 her. that what wipes
all our careful planning Is that
'TrR last column. II isn't the food
A. reni hal puts Us in the red.
Were aot squandering much Of our
income on that But It's the unex-
pec.ed expenses
Look here" AID ne turned over
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Mary lForgiyes

shall always be glad TO remem-
Der that II was Mary. high-spirited.
l m pulsive. generous Mary. who
flashing on Noel an ineffable look OF
loving reprcach. gTasped his hand
and carried him along with her 10
his father. Somewhere In that rush.
in the clasp OF that loving. urging
hand. Noel's bitterness vanished. and
when Mr.. V~eritzen's hands reached
out and took rs boys. still clasping
Mays tightly. into his. | knew from
the look upca the faces Of both men
tina; the barriers were down between
tneE.
They stood thus for a .ong second
or two. hands clasped tightly. eyes
meeting steadily Then Mr. Verit-
zen withdrew his hands and. putting
one arm around Mary. and the other
across Noei's shoulders swung them
around 70 me
Here. children" he said. 'Is the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29
Some Odd Facts

Most of the black hair used In
wis and switches" comes from the
inmates OF the Italian and Spanish
converts. and most OF the blonde
hair from tho heads Of Swedish.
Danish. Russian. and German
peasant girls.
The famous Cuiiinan diamond.
which was discovered in South
Africa In 1905. weighed 3.032 carats.
but owing 70 flaws II had to be cut
up into more than one brilliant:
the largest OF these Is o included
amongst the Crown Jewels Of the
Empire.
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Answers 10 Health Queries

c. c. Q.-What can be done for q
lump on the side OF the throatf
My doctor advises operation
A.-FolIow your doctors advice.
.Sweet Sixteen" Q.--What causes
ate bumps 10 appear on my skin
bathing? They are very itchy.
rThis may be due 70 hives.
self-addressed stamped enve-
for full particulars. and repeat
y56r question
tM. l.. Q.-what causes the ankles
to feel hard and swollen?
A.-May De due to poor circula-
ton. Build up the general health
and your circulation will improve.
Very Anxious. Q--Could an en-
iarged thyroid cause epilepsy In q
boy 16 years old?
2.-Would a pressure on the large
veins OF the neck cause this con-
dition7
A.-No.
mo.
Ell. NJ. Q.-what should mar OF
81. s It. 6 ins. tall. weigh?
2-Is II advisable to fast once
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TEAR NANCY LEE:


am a girl 10 years OF age and
nave been going with a boy u
years old. about 6 months. He
seems TO care for me. When ne
sees me with another boy he does
not seem 10 like n very much. but
when | am alone he seems 70 be
all right. He tells his boy friend
that he loves me. | love him dearly
He seems to re- very bashful
Now my problem Is Do you really
think he cares for me? How can
let him know that | care a LOT
for him7 My parents do not care
for ne going with him. What
must 7 dor He does not 60 with
other girls often ] need your ad-
WONDERING BLUE EYES.
WONDERING BLUE EYES:
w The best thing would be for
you TO obey your parents. Most
likely they have their very good
reasons for their objections. Fol-
one thing I am sure they would not
care 70 know that their daughter l.
worrying about a young mar al
ready. and loving dearly someons
who hides behind the protective
OF bashfulness. As he seems
only to have divulged the secret OF
his affection for you TO his friend,
and there Is no understanding he
when you. I don't see why be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29

feSsion IS a
SIS e c o n day''
disease. That is.
1t is q condi-
ton that fol-
lows a disturb
ance 6 o n G.
where else in
the body. Nine
| times out Of
ten IL comes
from an infec-
ton. from a
poison s o n G.
where in the
system.
In Br11hr's
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Then They Were Wed
latter Forty>two Years
Did Her Parents DO Right in Accepting This Sacrifice!
Asks Winifred BLACK, Telling the Tragic Story OF
the Little Bookkeeper and Her Sweetheart
Her Mother and Father Objected
By WINIFRED BLACK,

UHE big. strapning. good-look-
ing, god natured black
smith FELL in love with the
bookkeeper.
But the bookkeeper's parents
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29
The Stars Say
For Tuesday, December 80
n, CENEvgEyE KEMRIF

VERY propitious state OF
~ affairs Is the augury based
upon the trine aspect OF the
iummaries. assisted BY the propi-
tious launching OF new enterprises
by the lunar trlnc TO Neptune. Ad-
yancement and strengthened position
may be the rule OF the day. attained
b .leverness and secret agreement.
o. with secret combines or organiza-
tions. IL is q time for pushing TO
high places.
Those whose birthday II il arc NJ
tn door OF a year OF much achieve
mens and advancement. either in en-
ploynient or In the good grsces %
secret societies. combines or mergers.
or through Of subtle agree.
ment or diplomacy. II is a time for
pushing 70 cherished places. A child
bo- u on this day should attain prom.
IN M places in employment or with
y corporations. secret societies or
n ~ realms OF conspiracy or d.pio-
. z II NAY have a very Interest.
81 raree in the public eye. with
Nsch personal prestige through
sfn.que talents.
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N I'D you aver see 30 many
lovely compacts as those on
display at present? II seems
that every color. size and shape
combination possible has been
brought into use TO beartify the
containers In which we carry the
finishing touches for u beauty.
The small and large types OF COM
pacts are being displayed In shops
handling toilet accessories. ard Id
like 10 tell you about some OF those
I've seen. and. perhaps. help you
make q selection.
The only drawback to the large
type Of compact is its size. although
IL certainly is nice TO have l.pstick.
powder and rouge all in one case.
Many OF these very large compacts
have a chain attachment with a loop
az the end. which slips over the
finger. This type OF compact is
marvelousiy convenient to carry
makeup In while dancing. BUT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-29
Words of the Wise

True love ID ike the appara-
ton of spiTits-everyone speaks
Of il, but few have seen IN.
LIS Rochefoucalld
Whatever yJI dislike fr or
7the- person take care 70 correct
r. yourself. -Eprrs.
Like these cool lilies may our
love remain,
Perfect and pure, and know not
any STAIN Lang.
~ the dorgsr secrs slight,
then II Is NOT sftDht. Bacon.
Love Is like the measles-we
all have TO go through il.
Jerome.
The great principle OF hzmGn
SATISFACTION Is ergagemenf.
-P1Icy.
But she never loved who
burst not venture alt.
Dryden.
The 1reCter the fool the better
the dancer. Hook.
Poor love Is lost in n MS capa-
cicus minds;
In ours IL fills I'D the room IL
finds. -Crowell.
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! egulated Life Wise
N Bright's Disease
This Is a "Secondary'' Disease, Usually Following
Dafurbance Son,e,ohere Else in the Body, Says
Ant rssiag Symptoms and Treatment
Demand for Protein Foods
h,uYAL =. COPELAND, NJ. d.
nited States Senator from New York.
Ornier Commissioner Of Health. New York Cit

APHRITIS, or Bright's dis
disease. is an Inflammation
Of the kidneys. II may be
of he acute or the chronic type.
IL is known to the medical no.
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a New Design

q NeW Design
Among the small compacts a new
size is gaining wide popularity,
although two cases are required. one
FOR rouge and one for powder. These
tiny compacts are about one inch
wide and n and one-quarter inches
long. and ~ very thin The o.
long shape is for the powder and
the round n IN for rouge. or
course the sets are matched. and
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whipcord ana -~abardine are PRE-
ferred. The trousers r cut accord
ing TO the traditional style. but are
distinguished by meticulous tailor
ing. The very short. bloused Jacket
Is made double-breasted for verve
and warmth. and the striped sweater,
socks and cap add a flamboyant bit
OF color. And under the sweater
I'm wearing a blue silk shirt-so
here's to a Happy New Yearl
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every week or or once every two
weeks. In order to reduce the weight!
Are hot epson haths reducing7
VIII a laxative taken every week or
so prove effective IN this respect!
WIZ walking bring about results?
Ale should weigh about i5l
pounds-this Is about average for
one Of this age and height. al deter
mined by examination Of n large
number OF persons. A few points
above OF below should be OF little,
II any significance.
2-No n the diet 10 properly re
stricted and the patient takes plenty
Of exercise. there should be no need
10 resort to more drastic measures.
Hot epson salts baths are apt 10 be
very weakening. II taken without
proper medical advice. II is un.
necessary to resort TO laxatives or
purgatives in order to reduce. Walk.
ing II most heafthful, and should be
helpful under the circumstances.
Mary M. Q.-what causes n fine
rash: waen scratched. little bumps
appear. and are very itchy7
A.-This is probably due 10 hives.
For fun particulars send self.
addressed stamped envelope. and re-
peat your question.
ocsyrisht. 1850. b. NswspsDr Feature SERVES. Ina
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Helpful Advice to Girls
By NANCY LEE

/ should be so upset when you are ouI
with others. Think things over
sensibiy.
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rash: wnen scratched. little bumps
appear. and are very itchy7
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cSpyrisht 1890. " ssrsDspsr F.srurs ssrvscs. L..
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N HIS new year I'm going 10
plan the budget" said the
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c. c. Q.-what can be done for q
lump on the side OF the throatf
My doctor advises operation
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ZAP YEAR-weli. not by the
calendar. but leap year for me.