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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

which crowned II were set in the
center Of an open space where the
sun beat down mercilessly. Around
the Acropolis have been planted
great groves OF pine trees and ii is
planned 10 set out even more OF
them. Although these are not the
trees Of ancient Greco. they are YER
dure. and they relieve effectively the
~harreunesS.
Modern Athens IS growing and de-
velopiag at a proG.gious ate. New
buildings seem 70 spout overnight.
Many OF these new hrilci-ss were
built hy civ!c-minded phiiA,L1ropists.
and presented to the Sjty. The city
is also doing much 10 uncover and
preserve the ruins OF its ola c!vliiza-
ton, although this work has been
postponed so long that many valu-
able antiquities have been removed
by foreign collectors.
The edges OF Athens are "scrubby."
The poorer classes live in these
suburbs. But despite the fact that
they are poor. their homes. glimpsed
from the streets as M walks along,
are quiet and calm. There Is none
OF tho tumult. the arguing and noise
which n generally associates with
the poorer sections OF a city. There
are no wild children dashing at ones
legs. no screaming mothers. The
Sums" atmosphere is not there.
In fact. all the people OF Athens
appear Enthusiastically sedate.
Even the children impress one with
their seriousness, their air OF learn
Ing. the way they greet and treat
strangers. They appear less like
children than they do like dininu.
tive adultsi
Although European dress Is the
rule in Athens. occasionally a coun-
try-nan Will come I town and
wander the streets. He adds a
bright touch OF color with his round.
fezlike cap. his loose. k~nee-length
trousers. wool stockings. tasseled
slippers. and cape.
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name ana q lot more i never saw
Jerry mad like that before. ! was
scared. but / couldn't forget thai
name cause he called Babe thai
more than once. and IL sounded So
so-mad.lks a name-you know
what ! mean. Mums?"
Too Much for Mother.
] nodded. ] was past speech just
then. and Junior hurried on with his
impassioaed defense OF Jerry.
AN then. Jerry stopped being
mad. an he was terrible scared. He
said you'd never. never let him take
care OF me any more. II you knew
about IL. He was all funny looking,
white around his nose and mouth,
! thought he was Roin' 10 die or
something. He said I'd never heard
him say anything Ike that before,
and has I'd never hear him say IL
egain. and ne made me promise
wouldn't remember Il and eve
would say IL. But ] couldn't keen
the promise not 10 remember it
Junior explained naively. because
the words we've so queer and 80 mad.
like. But ] never did say IL till TO
day. and now I've broken my promise
10 Jerry"
I saw that the tears were very
near the surface. and ! did not want
their complication in the problem be-
fore me.
But you won't break IL again.
I'm sure" ! said s~oothingly. But
tel me. did you say a little while
z that Jerry asked you not 70 tell
me about his saying the words?"
Yes" Junior answered. winking
rapidly. but past the emotional
danger point. He said IL wouldn't
90 anybody any good TO tell. IL /
never said the words again. But he
said II ! eve forgot and said the
words and you asked me where I
got am. then ! was 10 tell you. And
then he said il would be time for
him 10 pull UP stakes and run away.
for you'd let me see him again.
That isn't true. is II Mother"
Trying Not to Cry.
His face was twisting with the ef.
fort not to cry. and / answered him
promptly.
mo dear. we won't say anything
70 Jerry about this. III shall he your
secret and mine and Roderick's-un.
less-did anybody else. Grandpa or
anybody. hear you say the words?'
Il don't think So" Junior said
slowly Grandpa was reading. and
the radio was going loud. and-and
! didn't say 'em very loud. But ]
Just had TO say something 70 him,
! was so mad"
And then what happened?'
asked casually.
Then he said. Gee. Mammy's
baby can cuss some. can't hep and
then he grabbed for the cars. and
grabbed for EN- back, and ! guess
when / tugged at them. one OF the
cars scratched him. for I heard him
say ouch and then he hit me. and
then I hit him. and then Grandpa
caught US each by the collar and
then you came in. You know the
rest"
Yes. Junior" / said, 81 know the
rest. but before / say anything more
TO you about IL. ] want 70 bring
Roderick in here. I've talked 10 him
and / don't think he is angry now
any more than you are"
NO. I'm not mad" my small son
returned. Out"
There was a reserve IN his voice
which troubled me as I left him To
sc after Roderick. There still was
latent hostility between the two bows.
I realized that and wondered with
misgiving whether ! might not have
10 resort. after all, 10 the bizarre ex.
pertinent Of letting the two small
boys fight out their antagonism in a
miniature boxing arena.
Continued Tomorrow
! 00'S'isn'' 1850. Newspaper Feature ssrTiss. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
The Stars Say
For Wednesday, January 8.
By CENEvIEVE KEMBLE.

HNHE astrological forecast for this
day Is not considered a pro-
pitious n for the general trend
OF events. There are adverse as
poets for those in the employment OF
others. and the financial outlook IL
hazardous for al interests. In fact
there may be sudden losses through
speculation, disaster or even through
personal extravaganza or foolhardi.
ness. All funds should be rigidly
safeguarded. There Is the possibility
or an abrupt change or journey, with
results not OF a profitable Character.
Those whose birthday il is may
prepare for a year in which TREY
should conservatively and fruraly
handle their funds II they would be
free from financial loss. Specula-
ton and rash investments as well as
personal extravaganza threaten. En-.
ploynent is also in jeopardy and an
Improbable and abrupt change is
imminent. Guard the affairs against
fraud and treachery. A child horn
on this day may be inclined 10 be
restless. fond OF change, especially
in employment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

MM IRTHFUL curiosity was my
" chief emotion as ] put my
49, a down to Juniors lips at
his request TO hear the ''nawful
name" which he had said he had ap-
piled TO Roderick during their quar-
rel. But there was no mirth in me
when my small boys voice faltered
out the epithet no had used. / had
expected one OF Katie's wildly fan
tastic phrases with perhaps the ad.
hilton OF a "damn"-the reason for
several disciplinary sessions with my
small son for whom the word has
strong attraction.
But the highly profane epithet,
slightly tinged with obscenity which
Junior whispered into my ear, petri-
fled me. for / had fancied my guar
d!anship OF him 10 efficient as 70
preclude his hearing such language.
j surmised that Jim and the TIGERS.
father and son. could USE distinctly
vigorous and Rabelais.an language
when they chose. but / always had
trusted them not 70 say anything be-
Tore Junior which hey knew ! would
not want him 10 hear.
Junior" / exclaimed the matter
% AAA1 AAAAA Az A0ANTsA ia AAAtC
Issue whore I'D you learn such
words a. thcse?"
HIedxs Forces n Confession
DO : nave TO teli3" he asked, lift
Ing his s&ce from ny shoulder and
looNing 81 ne with anxious eyes. Il
promised Eot 70 tell unless ! had 70.
Bur II ! have TO, I can
! steeled my heart against the I'M
pulse 10 let him keep the secre he
evidently wished TO preserve.
I'm afraid you must. Junior" !
said.
We'll then. II was Jerry Ticer."
I felt suddenly cold. The uncouth
but lovable son OF u nearest neigh
Dor had always been idoliZed by both
Marion and Junior and we had
trusted the children implicitly with
him. NV voice was sharp with anxi-
ETY. as ] put the next question.
do you mean that Jerry talks like
that when you are with him.
'Oh. no. mol Mo-" Ny small
sons voice was hysterical with de-
NAL. Jerry never. talks bad.
and he always scolds me IL / say
damn He always says: Now. you
know. Junior. your ma wouldn't
like that" His imitation OF Jerry's
drawl was lud!crously faithful. Il
rever heard him say this but Just
one time and then he was trying 10
get .Bahe' and Min harnessed up"
he rolled the names OF Jerry TIGERS
spawned old nags unctuously under
his tongue. for 10 him they are the
steads Of Araby-"and Babe was
acting up something terrible. and
Jerry was scolding her. and she
stepped on his foot, and he hoped
up and down and called her that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
"Out of Tune" With Life!
Winifred Blacks Topic Today

mother with a kindly air Of
weary understanding, and she
calls her mother with a queer
condescending twist of the lips
"Mo."
/ don't think she knows she
calls her mother mo" when
she's in these strange moods. /
believe she thinks she's calling
her MA" But mo" it is, and
by that sign we all know that
Mary is being grand" and
world weary, and we look at
each other and sometimes we
sigh, and sometimes we smile.
It all depends on whether we're
in a mood" ourselves or not.
For you see we are all more
or less like Mary ourselves
after all.
Copyright. 1880. Newspaper Fsaturs s.riss. In
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GOODNIGHT
r
The Shadow.C Children Are In
viied TO Follow the Swal-
lows South.
BY Max Trell

66HHURRY. hurry . it's time
I'll to 20 hurry
Nil. Flor. %Ianid. Yam
and Knarf-the five little shadow.
children with the turned ! abou'
names-hastened 70 the window.
The voice came from the garden.
They could see nothing except a few
birds in a tree.
Hurry. hurry"
IL was one OF the birds. a swallow
10 be exact. and it was calling 10 its
companions. who came gliding 10 the
tree from all directions. III was "A
cold. cloudy day. Winter was tn ths
air. The swallows seemed TO h get.
ting ready for something unusual.
They chirped sharply and glanced
about In quick. ervou twists.
What are they I'D such A hurry
about?" Mil wanted 10 know.
They must be late" said Yam.
Hmm. late for WHAT" asked
Knarf. No one seemed 10 know. -
knarf called through the window
Hello. there. what are you in such
a~ hurry about?' He received no
answer. Ii was as In they hadn't
even heard him. which was quite
likely. as shadow language is 70
markable for its stiffness. Moreover.
the window was tightly shut.
Lets 70 out Hand suggested.
50 out they went. squeezing them
selves through a crack an shadows
can so easily do. once out in the
garden they gave a little spring and
found themselves beside the swallow.
Hurry he called by way oil
greeting.
"WhereT" Knarf inquired.
'To the South. It's time 10 leava
III you don't hurry ii will get too
cold. Then you won't be able 70 -
at ALL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ ! have a boy friend who II
sixteen years old and has been go
ing with a girl about the same age
for a short time. OF late she
doesn't ever want 10 talk 10 him.
although he Is in love with her as
a friend. What ! would like to
know is whether there isn't some
way in which 10 bring these two
friends together again as happily
as they were before.
WAITING.
WAITING: When you are a little
w bit older you viii discover that
the way OF the peacemaker Is beset
with obstacles. not the least OF which
is. very often, the ingratitude of
those one tried 70 help and their re-
sentiment at outside interference IN
their affairs. III the girl does not
wish 10 talk to the young man there
be some reason for IL that she
not wen wish TO confide in you.
II they really care for another. II
should not be at all surprised 10 find
that tEere has been a reconciliation
without the aid OF a third party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

It. Not the poor lowly urchins singing for the
pennies thrown to them, or the goodies handed
70 them-but lovely girls with no other thought
but their own happiness and the happiness they
might bring to others By the beauty of their
voices.
So am passing my thoughts along to you
IN the hope that they viii cheer you and carry
you through the rough places Of the coming year,
as ! know they will me. And to the carol singers
who brought me such cheer. I'm wishing happi-
ness and the great Love that will crown their
unselfish efforts at happiness-bringingi For
Love could never pass by such as these!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

her feet are going at all-she's
looking up in the air at the
clouds, and oh, what lovely
castles she sees up there. Castles
of silver and gold with windows
trimmed with carved ivory and
marble courts, and fountains
leaping in the moonlight, and
tropical birds all red, and
orange, and snowy white, and
tropical foliage. too. And little
silvery tinkling streams and calm
pools of clear water. Oh, what
doesn't Mary see when she looks
at the clouds-dear Mary, and
while she's looking up she trips
over something and down crashes
the Castle, for poor Mary.
And then she talks about her
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

TOE &c 4 diplomat
On Monday you and Mary
will maze the best time in the
wor.j, Laughing your heads off
a nothing and thinking how you
like each other. And on Tues
day Mary will pass you in the
street with a cool nod as if
she'd just heard of you, and
that's al.
No, there's nothing serious the
matter, Mary's Just out Of tune.
When Mary gets out of tune,
she's grand" oh, empowering
ly grand, and noble-she doesn't
know common, everyday people
at all.
She doesn't walk into a room
ike a person, she sweeps in like
a Queen. She doesn't see where
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Some Odd Facts

In the new Polytechnic Women's
Institute. built off Portland street.
London. at a cost OF 81. 900. 900. there
Is a huge hall. which can be used
as a gymnasium. with apparatus
which sinks into the floor when not
wanted. or a ballroom with a dis
appearing fountain. There is also a
fiva-fon screen. which can be raised
10 divide the one hall into two.
Ostrich hunting in the southern
mart OF the Kalahari Desert has been
given an added impetus by the find
Ing OF seventy diamonds OF excep-
-ionaI quality in the crops Of two OF
the birds killed there. ostriches in
thjs district formerly roamed in the
vicinity OF Namaquaiand. where rich
sIIuvial diamond deposits are believed
10 exist. and included the gems in
their Diet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

1 - 80! auInOE4l4SS.
The report shows that cancer clinics and hos
rital beds arc far below the needs of the COM
munity. Th4 city authorities have promised, not
only a new hospital for this work. out also that
lWenty-slx OF the city hospitals shall carry cancer
clln.cs. There will be increased facilities in
cancer divisions in existing hospitals. A chief
VIII ne appointed to direct the entire work Of
cancer control in the city.
Inc Welfare Council reports that cancer is
growing steadily as a cause of death. In one
year there have been $500 such deaths. One
oeaIn out OF ten j. caused by cancer.
There are at present %, 900 cases in the CITY.
Inc figures show that for cancer patients only
S5S hospital beds have been available in an the
hospitals Of the city. These beds are nearly An
required Tor lncurable cases. Yet all cancer
patients need hospital care at some time ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

"HE Winter ensemble fills a big
need in milady's wardrobe.
II IS perfect for wear on the
occasional mild Winter day
when she tires OF her fur or other
heavy outer garment.
The model illustrated today con
sists az a tan tweed coat-the fash.
ionable three-quarter length-with
raccoon collar. The clever sweater OF
tan with a m~odernistic design III
brown IL worn with a brown broad
cloth skirt. The sleeves ofthe coat. too.
are edged with O brown broadcloth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Furthering the Fight to Control Cancer

( These are suggestions which apply
n every city and every county IN
North America. I speak OF them be.
cause I want 10 encourage you 10
talk with the authorities in your
home. We must work together all
over the world TO cut down the in
creaSinE nraValanca OF cancer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

NO me the loveliest part of the holiday season
was the revival OF the old custom Of
carol singing. And I've felt that | must
give you a picture of the h~appiest group of girls
1t has been my JOY to see for a long time.
Forgetting self and all else in their earnest
desire to bring happiness 10 the hearts Of others.
there they stood, singing the old songs which
OF centuries ago and reviving thoughts OF happi-
ness which the first Christmas brought 10 the
hearts of mankind. It's a picture that is so
etched on my memory that I shall never forget
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Helpful Hints

In warm weather keep cheese
fresh and sweet by wrapping IL IN
a cloth wrung out OF vinegar and
water.
When making lam. n a little
butter or margarin Is first melted
IN the preserving pan. the fruit will
not stick.
= small lump OF sugar added 70
green vegetables when they boil i'm.
proves the flavor and retains the
color.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

That's the way Mary always does when
she's a bit out of sorts.
Mary's a darling. she really Is, but you
have to understand her to know that. Mary
has a heart as big as her body, and she's no
body's fool, either. if you'll ask me-but dear
me how queer she is.
Mary can't get a tune to save her life and
if anybody else gets the tune for her, Mary
can't keep It, she just goes wandering off up
to hear her.
Now Mary is a good deal like her voice,
she can't keep in tune either. She'd give you
the dress off her back, she'd take off her
shoes and hand them TO you without another
ing man she knows, and tell him what a darling
you are.
to the matinee and insist on buying the tickets
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

3. No project for obtaining fuller
and more accurate death reports.
= No encouragement il the max
ing OF a%utopsies.
5. Laboratory facilities for aiding
diagnosis are lacking.
s. Machinery for combating fraud
ulent treatments for cancer II pro-
vided. but should be more actively
operated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

quite the flavor OF Athens-the cen
ter OF Greek culture and civilization.
To the average person. Athens
stands for all that was fine and won
derful In antiquity Let US visit IL
today.
Athens Is fortunate. Its monu.
ments-monuments 10 its old glory
are so situated that they still doni-
nate the scene. The Acropolis still
towers over the city-as IL did az old.
Within recent years. however, Il has
taken on a new aspect. For years
and wears. its slopes were hare.
barren ground and the temples
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

Committee points out the great need
or this. Many working people who
nave p disease are not able to visit
clinics during the day.
Inc Welfare Council reported the
following as defects in the system:
i. NO special cancer service in the
Department OF Health.
2 No cooperation OF the Health
Department and medical societies ~
special education OF physicians.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Helpful Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ / am nearly wears
old. Do o think / am too young
to nave boy friends? I can't even
90 down TO my chum's house al
night. because my mother doesn't
want mo 70 start going out nights.
In fact the only time I'm out al
night is about six O'Clock when I'm
coming home from work. Am 7
asking too much OF my mother
when ! want her to let me 70 ont
at least once in a while? Also.
she never wants me 70 20 out I'M
less I'm with her. BIRDIE.
birdie: A girl who is not yet
- seventeen should not be out AZ
night. Your mother has your happi.
ness and best interest at heart. and
50 you must not disobey her. or any
rule that she formulates. Perhans
she would permit YOU TO invite one
or two OF your friends 10 your home.
once in a while. She could then oh
serve your associates and IL they
meet with her approval i would not
be at all surprised II she allowed Won
to 90 on little outings with them.
rr,vrt-A, ,a.a -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
Loves Reawakening tn. ss', Of . we.
; BY Adele Garrison.

IHrior Explains 10 MGdge Where He Heard the "NatctuI Name"
He Called Roderick and His Mother Is Properly Shocked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07
FritterS for
Variety in
ter
The Home-Kiichen
By ALICE LYNN RARRY.

Writers. like waffles and pan.
cakes. are al their best when
served In the home. Nothing
like a good homemade fritter.
because that's the place where Il can
DO served a. It should be-direct
from . TO table with not n
moment lost Fritters can't be
cooked much in advance OF serving.
nor a they be allowed 10 stand.
They IRE delicious when hot. crisp
and light. But after standing for
even a few minutes they deteriorate.
And a moist. soggy fritter isn't quite
lit to eat.
The fat TO be used should be
heated while preparing the batter.
Any vegetable fat will do. and use
plenty OF it-enough to float three
or four fritters at a time. Heat IN a
deep saucepan-the rounded Scotch
bowl Is best-and test for tempera.
tuTe before putting IN the fritters.
Drop In a cube OF bread and IL II
Wv az AA W SEG0AA4S the lat Is NOT
enough. Do not increase heat or let
IL smoke, or the fritters viii be a
scorchy brown on the outside before
they are cooked through.
Here is a basic recipe for fritter
batter:
Plain Batter.
! Cupful flour.
2 Teaspocnfuls baking powder.
Il Teaspoonful salt.
! Egg.
] Cup milk.
Sift together the dry ingredients.
Add the beaten egg. then the milk.
beating hard until smooth.
A large variety Of fritters can be
made using this same kind OF batter.
Apples cut into eighths. bananas.
dates. slices OF pineapple that are
well drained. plums. prunes. and so
on. Any cooked or canned fruit,
however. must be well drained be-
fore using, or II will thin the batter.
Drop each piece OF fruit In the
batter, cover well with a spoon. then
lift into the hot fat. When light
brown on one side. turn. and when
Drowned on both sides. lift with a
strainer or perforated spoon from
the fat. and place on a platter spread
with paper napkins 10 drain. Serve
Immediately. but keep the platter in
"a war oven until ready. Do not
let the fritters cool of eve for a
few seconds.
An especially light fritter 10 made
by using sour cream for the batter
instead OF milk:
Sour Cream Batter.
Il Cupful flour.
l Cupful sour cream.
ID Teaspoonful soda.
II Teaspoonful salt.
2 Eggs.
Dissolve the soda in the sour
cream. Mix with the beaten egg
yolk and flour and lastly fold In the
stiffly beaten egg-wh!tes.
Cut a banana in two-inch lengths,
then in halves. Drop each section
into this batter and fry in deep fat
as usual.
Frltters may be served plain. or
with a sprinkling OF powdered sugar
Just before sending 10 the table. Or.
II desired. a separate dish OF
may be served with them. Currant.
strawberry. raspberry ar any other
Jelly or jam may he melted over hot
water. mixed with a little lemon
juice for extra tartness. and served
hot. or poured On the individual
plate with a serving OF fritters II
sent separately for each person 70
the table.
Although this simple fritter batter.
r. given for fruit f~ritters Ii may also
be used for other foodE-clams, vege-
tables Ike celery. eggplant. carrots.
or for slices OF boned fish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-07

United States Senator from New York.
Com "a scrfo,rr 40 HIN -. - -.

OHHVVd NN-Its HtNdIOT from New York.
foTmer COMMISSIONER OF Health, NeD York Ctr.
W. Will be interested in a recent report of a two-year study Of
heaNhc onclhons IN New York City. as made BY the Medical
ooclal Service Section Of the Welfare Council Of the city. As
result OF TN work, extensive plans for cancer control are now being