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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

One authority tells US that there are twice as
many children Of school age killed in accidents as
die Of any one disease. This is really appalling!
What can be done to lessen this harvest Of life
and limb?
We see "Safety-First" signs everywhere.
They are put up by the health authorities in every
great city. They are seen In street cars, sub
ways and in buses. The Red Gross and the State
do much in this line. Attempts are mac. to
educate the people so that they will exercise
every care to avoid accidents.
st. Louis has introduced into its schools n
system of safety education for boys and girls.
The result has been that rs per cent of the usual
number of accidents to children have been pre-
vented. Every city should follow this noble
example.
According to the National Safety Council,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

A IL sorts Of wholesome green
~ vegetables al be passed OFT
~ on the family IL they come
to the table as relishes. not
as worthy salads or boiled green's.
or course. II means good splicing. but
q number OF desirable vegetables
otherwise ignored. a be prepared in
this way and be really enjoyable as
well as good for you. Especially y
there's much eating OK meat and
potatoes.
Here are a few which can be pre-
pared quickly with the few fresh
vegetables that are available at this
time:
Cauliflower Relish.
/ cauliflower.
1 bunch celery.
4 green peppers.
4 onions.
/ teaspoon celery seed.
2 teaspoons salt.
u teaspoon dry mustard
/ cup vinegar.
] teaspoon lemon Juice.
Cut the celery into small sections
and cut up the cauliflower into small
flowerets. Then place With the
chopped peppers in a large sauce
pan, add 2 quarts Of boiling water.
sailed. and cover. Let stand over
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ j am a girl fifteen years of
age.and I'm deeply in love with a
boy. He doesn't seem TO care for
me. He's fifteen years old and I
never see him out with other girls.
Do you think / should wait for him
or forget him?
DESPERATELY IN LOVE.
DESPERATELY IN LOVE:
IL The boy evidently shows a great
deal more sense than you do. He
knows he Is far too young TO go out
with you or any other girl, and X
would be good for you TO be as sensi-
BILE as he Is. Enjoy your youth,
make the most OF 1t. for il viii all too
soon pass and you will have 10 face
the serious responsibilities that life
brings TO all OF us. So Just forget
such foolish fancies and havs good
times with nice young people OF your
own age and interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE
NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ am a girl eighteen years old.
/ have been going with a boy I
like for quite some time. Lately. he
has been going with another girl
because he thinks I am fond OF
someone else. Please tell me how I
can let him know that l really like
him only. BLUE EYES.
DLUE EYES: II you have siver
II the young man reason to be
lieve you are fond OF someone else
YOU cannot very well wonder az o.
blame him FOR his attitude. But Il
his belief is erroneous tell him he 1:
mistaken. II there Is reason for hi:
attitude assure him there IS nothing
serious about Il. that Il Is just ar
ordinary friendship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

intend TO wear q dazzling array OF
flashing jewels. The two just don't
get along together. II you like the
red nails and r planning 10 wear
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

In stormy. slippery weather. there
are numerous accidents. People go.
with lowered heads. maybe under
umbrellas. They dash around in
front OF street cars and automobiles.
without stopping to make sure Of
eafe passage.
on the street. In the store. in the
factory. or right at home any 2 OF
US Is liable to have an accident.
When n is over-tired. or absent
minded. il is very easy 10 make a
mlsstep or 10 do the thing which
wouldn't be done II the mind were
alert TO every move.
Some persons seem TO stumble
moro easily than others. How can
we develop our power OF co-ordina-
ton? IL is we'll that children when
they are young have gymnastic ex-
ercises. ONE form OF games or dane
ing. some form Of exercise thai will
train body and brain, 10 work to-
rether. What we can "poise" Of the
body is developed in this manner.
Fhese things influence the good
health OF the child Perhaps fewer
accidents would happen IL all could
he taught poise. ~alertness and the
Importance OF what we call safety
first"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

IL and SAYS she's going to save 1t
until she has a very important date.
Hurry UP and get here. Pam. I'm
trying TO saw the clothes I'm sure
you'll want to buy.
Oracle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
JANiS"M MEMORY
PROVES BITFAWTY
A Kiss of Farewell, Promises of Love-Thats the Last
Sight or Word Which Alice Has Had of the Hero
of observation-disclosures
By A

CNHE met him in 1ndia-nce chap-good looking, oh, awfuny
good looking, and something about him, don't you know. Well.
she really couldn't forget him, that's all.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
BY JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON

YEVHE other afternoon, in a swanky tearoon, my attention was
drawn TO a beautiful, attractively dressed young lady, who,
- despite her lovely clothes, seemed to be a bit out Of tune. For
some time l could not figure what a wrong with the picture. then
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
WHEN MIND AND BODY
FAIL TO COORDINATE
Ii Is Important TO Develop Coordination and Poise
Particularly in Children, Not Only for Health
but for Accident Prevention
By ROYAL s. COPELAND. nj. ID.

UWNFH GLdIts tHaNOI ITUW e TUE.
Former Commissioner OF Health. NeW York City
A CCIDENTS caused by automobiles are increasing rapidly You
~ have only TO enter a hospital to find the large number who
are there recovering from some automobile casualty. Every
nexspaper has the sad stories Of accidents. accidents from many causes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

there are thirty-four non-fatal accidents to every fatal one. We are
glad it isn't worse, but this means that out of thrty-four accidents
many victims will be crippled in some way or other, and some of them
a~an
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

IHIHBS mamd Was unHkIHR aDout something eIse-maybe.
American girls, frank, independent ready 10 laugh at everv-
thing. Yes, they even laughed at love, or pretended to-
And once a widow from Simla with a dozen scalps at her belt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
Love S Reawdkening
The Story sf'a Wife's Triumph Over Jealousy.
BY Adele Garrison.


Robert SarOin, Once MGdIy in Lore tcifh Lillian, Is Revealed
as The Sender Of The Mysterious Express Package.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
Words of the Wise

Good IL no good, but II il BE-
spend,
God giveth good for none other
end. Spencer.
7 an rich beyond the dreams
OF ~cUGrice. Moore.
He i now fast rising from
affluence TO poverty.
Mark Twain.
Thought ~ deeper than Az
speech:
Feeling deeper than all thought.
-CY1Rch.
Early ideas are not usually
true ideas.
Herbert Spencer
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

I'VE There are augurles or OBJ
stacles. Illustration. disagree
able and abrupt change, and hints OF
sinister or singular intriGues. IL Is
a day for circumspect and wise
actions
Those whose birthday II Is may
have a year calling for wisdom. dis
erection and fine acumen in order to
overcome obstacles and trials. Hold
ing the ground rather than new ven
lures Is recommended. a child born
on this day should be given early
schooling and training 70 fit 1t TO
surmount obstacles In life. Friends
will assist IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

jewelry. But this, too, IS governed by your size and personality as
well as by your taste in selection. A small, petite girl frequently is
charming in tailored clothing, but she would be completely lost under
an array Of heavy bracelets, necklaces and rings. Tailored trinkets Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

finer design, however. would keep
the balance OF her ensemble perfect
and so be an added charm.
Never. never, eve paint your
finger nails a vivid hue when you
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

Answers 10 Health Queries
NJ. h. r.. Q-What is the cause
tf excessive per~spirat!on under the
arms?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09
For Monday, February 10.

MONDAY'S astrological forecast
lAE - not a favorable one
I'VE There are augurles OF OBJ
wt,,r~- er,ru.r,ffon Hfuauraa-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

Copyright. 1889. Newspaper Feature Service. Iss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

MMlJ, Flor. Hand. Yam and
W. knarf-the five little shadows
XV4 with the turned-about nameA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-09

2.-What is the remedy for exces.
sive salvation?
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
OBITUARY

w. T. Blocher, youngest son of
Judge and Mrs. w. f. Blocher was
born in Celina, Ohio, May Is, 1854,
and departed this life February 20,
1880, at the age of rs years, 3
months and 25 days. His father
was a soldier in the Union army
during the Civil War and was killed
battle in 1864 which left him m
orphan boy in his eleventh year
After that lie made his home with
an uncle who was farmer and
with whom he lived and worked for
FIVE years, attending school three
months each winter.
After leaving this uncle he went
to Celina and took up the printers
trade. He served his full appren-
ticeship under Mr.. A. p. ]. Snyder,
then came to Dayton in 1873 and
worked at his trade in the job de-
partment of the United Brethren
Publishing House. Tn 1881 he was
advanced to the position of foreman
Of the House In 1893 he was fur
ther promoted to the superintendency
Of the printing and estimating de-
partment. He was connected with
this establishment about 25 years.
For the last eight years he was
employed BY the Merchants National
Bank Of our city where he was the
genial and cordial custodian " the
safety deposit boxes IN which ca
pacity he served unti' the time Of
his death.
On September Is, 1886, he was
married to Miss Elizabeth Butterfield
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
WILLIAM L. BLocHER

The funeral services of William +.
Blocher who died February 20, 1890,
were held at the residence February
22nd and were in charge of Rev.
Brewbaker. The body was then
taken to the Masonic Temple, where
It lay in state with i guard of honor
from the Knight Templars, from
1000 a. m. to 2 u. m. His pastor,
Rev. Fred I. Dennis, =. u, of the
First U. 3. church, preached sn
eloquent sermon and referred feel-
ingly to the one who has left u.s..
He was followed III Rev Charles
Brewbaker IL d, Ndlo reaa the
touching sketch of df. l3oeAet 4
life, which Mr. Rtaz4seg lssssi tvst4s sssasi
The services were sseaed With The
beautiful Scottish Rite ring service
when Mr.. ]. f. Edward Dohse trans
ferred to the widow the Masonic
ring won BY Mr.. Bloeher. Among
the many relatives from. out Of tie
city were Mr.. and Mrs Henry Hayes
Of Bellefontaine, Ohio. Mrs. Hayes
is the sister Of Mr. Blocher.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
MR.. WILLIAM BLocHER

It was with the deepest regret
learned of the passing Of Mr..
William Blocher. I had known him
for more than 40 years. first met
him when he lived on Tecumseh
street; | was sitting in surry di-
rectly across the street from his
house. He came out and gave me
cherry good morning. asked nv
name and d few other questions and
a friendship began that I cherished
throughout the years. In the last
few years ! had friendly chats with
him Almost daily. as lie walked BY
the Main street engine house going
e his woriSs The conversation
nearly always ended up by saying
something about Paul Lawrence Dun
bar, whom ] know he gave such
great encouragement and financial
assistance. Paul wasn't able to get
his first book until Mr.. B,ocher came
to his assistance, and all through his
cary struggles he was his constant
inspiration and guide.
It had to be this first help that
brought this budding genius later to
the attention Of Judge Dustin. Prof.
Isandis Of Ronebrake Seminary. Dir.
Tobey of Toledo, Father Neville,
James Whitcomb Riley and others.
We who knew him watched his star
ascend until he was crowned the
greatest poet of his race. No one
was more interested ia Paui's achieve
ments;no friend grieved more sin
cerely at his untimcly death. This
lite testimonial is written By one
who knew both intimately and well.
May their spirits ever bask in the
sunshine Of an eternal day.
Sincerely,
RANDOLPH J. TAMs.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
From Dunbar's Ode 70 Ethiopia.

Blocher, knowing Paulss great ability.
offered to finance it for him and the
first book came out in due time
and was named lOol and Ivy
Few of the thousands OF people who
have read the works of Paul Law
renee Dunbar, the greatest Negro
poet known, that he was started on
his road to fame by Mr.. Blocher,
as his native modesty, kept him from
taking about it and he would give
the credit to Paul. + knew them
both, and am firmly convinced that
II Mr.. Blocher had oot financed the
first volume, that Paul would never
have achieved the position he occu-
pied in the literary field, perhaps
would never have had any Of his
fine poems published. No one can
estimate the pride felt in Paul than
By his aged mother and MIR. Blocher.
When, recently. Mr.. Blocher was
promoted, he was ready and waiting,
and We who are left to mourn his
loss, but are glad to have known and
loved him.
A FRIEND.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
4 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE
WILLIAM L. BL0cHER

4
WILLIAM L. BLocHER
Were the writer Of this article
asked to unite suitable headline
FOR it, there would be so many
to suggest themselves that it would
be hard to select one, because Of SO
many that could be used, but per-
haps the following wound be ap-
propriate.
A Printer That Made Good
A seIf-Made Man
William Z. Blocher, son of Judge
and Mrs. VIM. +. Bocher Of Celina
was born in Celina, Ohio in 1854
and his mother died when he was
3 years Of age and the father was
killed IN the Civil War. The elder
Mr.. Blocher founded the FIRST news
paper in Celina and it is still pub
lished ''The Standard In those
days the apprentice had to give
years of time to learn the trade. but
Mr.. Bloeher Cleft an orphan when
only lad1 finished his trade under
the careful training of Mr.. Snyder
and came out Of his apprenticeship
an expert. Coming to Dayton soon
after, he got ! position withgthe q.
B. Publishing House. They soon
recognized his ability as 4 printer
and after working at the "case'' for
sometime, he was promoted from one
position to another until he attained
the highest position IN tile large
printing department, and If ever a
man made good he did. II was there
| met him about 80 years ago when
was getting a book ready for print
ing and his great kindness patience,
and genuine interest in the work led
to an acquaintance that has con-
tinued through all the years since.
A lasting memory, Of one who was
of such kindly nature. TO have
known him was not only i pleasure
but benediction. The church re-
lations, tile great interest III his busi-
ness, the high honors he ganeid in
the Masonic lodges, ali were carried
out with the same fidelity and de-
votion, but his greatest pleasure was
with his family whom he was de-
voted and he will be greatly missed
by his wife and daughter, sister and
others.
Living Christian life was one
trait in Mr.. Blocher that gave him
great pleasure and that was his
great assistance to those needing
encouragement and the greatest Of
these was Paul +. Dunbar, the great
Negro poet. Paul was elevator boy
for some time at the u. B. B9dg.,
and, in riding with him often, Mr..
Blocher learned to like Paul and no
doubt encouraged him in his high
school work. Noticing that Paul at
times was depressed Mr.. Bloeher
asked him what was troubling him
and Paul told him that he had been
writing for some time and had
enough materiaA for book that he
would like to publish but that he
could get no one to finance il. Mr..
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
MRS. DUNBAR PAYS TRIBUTE
TO MR.. BLocHER
BY kenton Jackson

7 hold Mr.. Blocher in very high
esteem, I stated Mrs. Matilda j. Dun
bar, mother Of the worlds greatest
Negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar
He was a good Christian man ever
ready TO lend helping hand, he was
dear friend Of Paul and me, con
tinued Mrs. Dunbar.
A copy Of Oak and Ivy, the first
book young Dunbar published. was
lying on the table and Mrs. Dunbar
says it is a constant reminder Of that
never-to-be-forgotten day when the
book came off the press. Relaxing
IN her fayorite rocking chair in the
Dunbar homestead she beautifully
told Of her first experience with Mr.
B'oeher MRS, Dunbar says
'soyerfloWing WittIaenthusiasm one
noon Paul came home and asked me
il | had misplaced the papers he
told me to save. Since he didn't see
them lying on the table where HE
had left them he looked around at
tempting to discover them / thought
they were just his school papers
and put them in a box under the
kitchen cabinet.
He looked at me and said, Ma,
| am going to publish a book /
pretended didn't hear him
so he ate his lunch and went back
to his job in the Callahan building,
where he ran an elevator for four
dollars week.
"That afteroon he returned home
and again said, Ma, | am going to
publish a book. have matter.
Matter? What is matter, asked him
Those papers had on the table
are what ] am going to have pub
lished in book, said he. i'm
mediately got the papers that / had
thought were only school papers and
gave them to him.
"Pauh said, 4 am going to the
publishing house to see if | can
publishing house and see if | can
get it published, He went out the
door happy as he could be and on
to the publishing house. Paul asked
how much it would cost to have his
little book published. He was tod
it would cost him $125. Of course
Paul didn't have it and he asked
if he could pay for the printing on
the installment plan. He was told
it would cost him cash money to
get the work done.
Paul sadly came out Of the pub
fishing house, though not discouraged
It was winter time and very cold.
There Mr.. William Blocher saw him
coming out Of the house and said,
What is the matter, young man?'
Paul told him his aorrowful story,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11

Of Dayton by the Rev. w j. Shuey,
u. d. One child was born to this
union, daughter, who is now Mrs
Helen Coblentz. Mrs. Biocher, the
daughter, two grandchildren. Ruth
and Janet Cohlentz and one sister
Mrs. Henry Hayes Of Bel1fountaine,
with host Of friends survive to
mourn his going.
Mr.. Blocher was faithful mem
Der Of the First United Brethren
church for more than fifty years
and was thoroughly acquainted with
history and growth Of the de-
nomination and its outstanding
lenders during that time. lie was a
loyal church man.
He was Also ii Mason, i member
Of The Dayton Lodge, member Of
tie Knight Tsmplars and Scottish
Rte.
Mr.. BIocher was skilled ii his art
as Il printer and was known for his
excellent workmanship in which he
took great personal pride. 1t can
be said Of him without hesitation or
reservation that he was cultured,
Christian gentleman with unsuliied
reputation and character. He was
pleasant, affbale and held in the
eighest esteem by the employees
who worked under his superintend
ency Of the u, B. Publishing House
and was beloved by all his associates
at the Merchants National Bank.
A good man, man Of superior
qualities has gone from us. How
splendid it is that he was permitted
to work until almost the last. He
vii, be greatly missed by those who
remain. especially BY his dear ones
ii home. He now claims the mansion
prepared for him by the One whom
he u faithfully loved and served.
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning Of
the bar,
When | put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems
asleep,
TOO fun for sound and foam,
when that which drew from out the
boundless deep
Turns again home.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11

Give me that material and / viii
get It published for you before the
holidays, said Mr.. BIocher. Paurs
very soul was filed with glee and
and he came home thanking and
praising God"
There is the first glimpse Of VIII
liam Blocher in Dunbar's life. The
writer listened attentatively to
Mother Dunbar as she sat and rocked
and told her wonderful, fortunate.
and interesting experience with Mr..
Biocher. Mrs. Dunbar proceeded.
Zone bitter cold morning when
heavy snow was on the ground,
knock was heard at the door,
Whi'e ! was getting breakfast. /
opened the door and IN came man
with big box and asked il Paul
Dunbar lived there, | answered,
YES sir' He asked, What is this
fellfw, lawyer, preacher, o. doe
A. y t
tor2' I replied, Neither, he is
poet | didn't know what poet
was then.
Paul came in and I showed him
the box. He opened it and first
looked at the books, then at me.
Runf 70 your life and get the girls,
| said, and in d few minutes we
stared at the books and then at me.
al, stood gasping at the books. They
And in the language Of his poem, we
had a scrumptuous time. oh! | was
50 happy. It was the first appearance
Of Oak and Ivy"
In few days Paul thought he
would sell his books where he worked
So he took them to the Callahan
building and every time he would
take passenger up on the elevator
he would attempt TO sell him a
book What is the price Of your
book, young man? asked an elderly
gentleman. One dollar, sir return
Cd Paul.
That is pretty high for such
small book, said the prospective
buyer. Ny book is inteded to esll
on merits and not on size, replied
Paul.
Tn two weeks time Paul sold
enough of his books to repay Mr..
Blocher. This young man is great
poet, said Mr.. Blocher as he re-
tanned several copies of the book for
himself.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11

The Forum is pleased to publish herewith a memorial
page the late William T., Bocher When Daytons illus
trious poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar struggling to pub
lsh his Mr. Blocher who that time foreman
United Brethren Publishing his rescue
the poet The friendship thus estab
lshed throughout the life Of the poet After Pauls
Blocher attentive Mother Dunbar
the founders Of the Dunbar Association The
demise Mr. Blocher a real friend Of the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1930-04-11
MEMORIAL FOR WILLIAML. BLOCHER
Friend OF Paul Laurence Dunbar

eio On and up our souls and eyes
Shall follow thy continuous rise;
oa fears shall list thy story
From hards who from thy root shall spring
And proudly tune their Tyres to sing
OF Ethiepias glory
From Dunbar's Ode 10 ETHIOPIA