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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-05-01
IN TWO PARTS-PART ONE

WHEN they spoke of Arthur Proctor.
w other men would often say (among
W themselves): with a wife like that
of course he keeps out of trouble"
Other women, meeting him on the
street, would say. Hello, Art! How's
Helen?"
These two points of view suggest how
easy it was for Arthur TO be a model
husband. No conscious effort whatever.
Helen Proctor, beautiful. gracious,
and pleasantly talented, filled Arthurs
imagination as a hand fills an under
sized rubber glOve-nOt a wrinkle to
spare for emergencies. The others of
her sex, being tentatively made in
Helen's image, commanded respect, but
that was all.
On her side, Helen was so obviously
in love with Arthur that the freebOOt-
ers of Tyson Ridge by common consent
left her out of their speculations. To
tell the truth, Tyson Ridge was sadly
in need of the Proctors, unchanged,
just as Providence had delivered them
to this excluSi 'e suburb. For here
flourished like the green bay tree q
group of households most of which
had been founded in the first years of
the fapper decade. Here, to quote a
sermon once delivered at the Commun-
ity church, youths postwar rebellion
was growing in the shelter of demon
alizing prosperity toward a cynical and
unregenerate middle age"
Except for the Proctors. They were
the anchors of convention. They raised
the average of responsibility to a fair
level. Their friendship was a moral
guarantee and their presence at a party
an almost perfect alibi. Jealous hus-
bands trusted Arthur. suspicious wives
rejoiced in Helen's security.
For the lack of ten just men, Sodom
and Gomorrah were destroyed by fire
Tyson Ridge was preserved by two in
nocents.
Such, at least, had been the happy
situation of the Proctors for eight
years, during which Helen bore anc
brought up young Charles to the in
dependence of school age. She had
looked forward eagerly to this great
moment in the life of modern young
wives, when they are able to shed the
maternal cocoon and launch upon their
second girlhood.
No doubt husbands will come in time
to recognize more generally the critical
character of this period and to prepare
for it. Helen began to show signs
of a vague and unreasonable discon-
tent. She took Arthur to task for the
most trifling things.
For instance, she seemed to notice
for the first time his habit of holding
his eyebrows high and his mouth slight
ly open when he listened to an in
teresting conversation.
When other people were around, she
signaled him about it or kicked him
furtively. Trivial incidents in their
social life seemed also to annoy her
One night, for example, Bessie Stuart
who always got tight at parties, sal
on Arthur's lap. He didn't know quite
what to do with his hands, and wher
Bessie kissed him he looked like a
hunger striker in a straitjacket being
fed by force. But he managed to grin
more or less cheerfully when the others
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-05-01
TREATING
DIABETES

by starvation alone is merely to de-
prive ones self Of foods which are
necessary for the proper nourish-
ment of the body. Naturally II no
sugar is taken into the system there
will be none to excrete. A book
describing DR.. Stein allenfel's meth
cd OF treating diabetes with "EkSip"
sent FREE to any diabetic. Write,
sending stamp. M. Richartz, Inc.
Dept. 607.-220 w. And ST., New York.
Nine years at same address.
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BAKERY SUPPLIES
IBHRF OVERS. used an reb1ilt' al
sizes. Prices range from SIS and up.
BRECHEr g. RICHTER CO., 200 N. and st.,
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SUFFERERS Of Heart Disease, Angina
Pectorts, High Blood Pressure. Paralysis,
Kidney complaints, I Will advise you free, how
to get quick and lasting relief, without drugs.
r. ". Walden. 152 w. 42nd ST.. New York. N. Y.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-05-01

FOR SALE-at all times old and young
hounds. spotted and black, tans. BEN HAM
Buckner, Mo.
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preserve in a woman the charm and
health of youth. 1t contains no HARM
full ingredient. This splendid herbal
tonic is sold by all druggists in both
fluid and tablets.
Write to DIR. Pierce's Invalids Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, if you desire free nedi-
cal advice. For l0c DR.. Pierce viii
send you a trial package of tablets.
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Too Good to Be True &@&A
By Ronald Mhnar

published by special srrsngement with The
Chicago Tribune Syndicatee
Copyright. 1880. By Ronald Millarl
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1930-05-01
Retdin your 9ood Rook
How frequently a woman thinks, Am
zAH1 1orc ~ IJ~-v

study she devotes
to her ooksl
That's natural. A
woman hates to
think she is grow
ing day by day
less charming and
attractive. DR..
l E R c S
A VORITE
PR E RIP
TON helps to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19

AAN' III A~y 1
Besides that Il scattered the shadows
tn four different directions. The
firernen lay on the ground and diAn'r
utter n word. They sail lookwa @s
stiff az nails.
The shadows picked themselves umL
IL was no nse trying TO move tho
f~ire-engfne- IL was lying on HH Wm6@
and couldn't be righteh.
"Humph. I'll put out The fire witty
out a." said Knarf. running into tho
kitchen. The others followed him
Just an me raid that they found the
fire. IL was under the tea-kettl@
which happened TO be standing on
the gas-stove. The flames burned
against the bottom ar the kettle and
came licking along the sides. causing
the poor kettle 10 hiss ana steam
through its spout while it's cover
ratified dreadfully.
How will you put II out?" they
called TO him. He was already stand
ing on the stove. as ebp|s 60 thu
flames as he could get.
In answer he filled his checks with
air and went-poufi
IL was "A hard blow. but ~ dh1H't
blow II out. Again he filled hin
cheeks with air and went-poufg
The flame burned az Hereby as ever.
For the third time he filled hiw
cheeks with air almost until they
burst and then went-POUFl
And tust as he did 70 along cams
linda, the cook, and said: MY, my.
the water An boiling" and turned ceG
the flame.
But Knarf scarcely noticed her.
"Hoo-rah, ! put out the fire." he
shouted. feeling tndescrihahly proud
Of himself.
And then they MI we1t back Co seq
X the ~fireengine was FiKhtsd yet.
II was The real-children had come IN
and set IL back on It's wheels for &c
was nothing but a. toy fre-enR1n@
and the firenen were nothing but
nails.
Copyright 1889. Newspaper Feature Service. Is-.
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Dodge the Worry Habit
It's the Forerunner of Poor Health

told. Il she in danger Of q return
attack?
A:-No,
entire tongue 70 be covered with
hlisters?
A.-This may be dus 10 hyper.
acfdity. For further particulars send
self-addressed stamped envelope.
n. H. o-what would you advise
for constipation?
A.-Take n tablespoonful Of min.
eral oil daily, swallowed on an empty
stomach.
NJ. d. Q.-Do you advise a local
ted?
Ayes
J. n. r. o.-what do you advise
for pimples?
A.-Correct the diet by cutting
down the sugar. starches and coffee.
Eat simple food. Avoid constipation.
Mrs. L. NJ. r. Own peroxide
Of hydrogen promote the growth Of
hair?
A.-For superfluoue hair on the
face. peroxide OF hydrogen may be
used as a bleach. 1t IL COMMANDED by
some that peroxide win retard the
hair growth.
A Reader. Q.-Is smoking cigar
cites harmful for giris7
Al do not believe II IL wood for
girls.
T. J. o.-what viii the
hack OF my neck to feel stiff?
A-This may be due 20 indiFes-
ton. The Diet should be corrected.
Copyright 1889. Nssvpapn Feature sevss. Ina
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19

Summer with her grandmother,
and all her mothers old friends
will have parties for her-and
she'll 90 hiking up Mt. Tom and
picnicking down the river, and all
her cousins will be sweet 10 her.
Lillian il going abroad with her
mother-they're going TO do the
| English cathedral towns - and
they're going to listen for the first
| English skylark-Lillian's mother
heard an English skylark down in
| the green lanes of Devon when she
was just Lillian's age, and she's
never forgotten it-no, not in her
saddest moments-the lifting rap
ture Of that song falling from the
skies like a broken string of fault
less pearls.
Jane and her brother are going
Oh q hiking trip in California.
They've been planning il for years
James brother is working on a GER
tain particular kind Of knapsack
this very minute, and he knows
every turn In the little path that's
going to take them off the high
way straight into the heart of the
deep, deep forest.
Mary il going home 70 her proud
father and her delighted mother.
Jennie and her sister have a
canoe for their Summer delight
but Katherine Is Just going home
to the hotel where Mother lives
Mother and Jim.
Jim is Mothers latest husband
rather a handsome fellow jim, and
awfully good-natured, but Kath-
crime is beginning to wish he
wouldn't be quite so af~fectionate
when her mother has gone out Of
the room for a minute.
Katherine does everything she
can to show her mother that she
isn't the least bit in the world in
love with Jim, but there's a queer,
green CLEAN in her mothers eyes,
when Katherine happens to look
rather pretty-and il makes Kath-
crime nervous. And she stammers
and hesitates and looks guilty, and
then her mother says she l. stupid
and wonders what good all her ex-
pensive education is going to do
her.
Katherine's mother Is fright
fully busy making new friends
for Katherine.
Rich friends, influential friends,
friends Sin society"
And Katherine breads It all, she
breads it so that she's thinking
of running away and going up
into the mountains somewhere and
being "A waitress at n Summer ho-
tel, and living her own poor plain,
simple life in her own poor plain
way.
Wouldn't 1t Dc rather interest
ing If she did IL?
Maybe she'd meet someone there
who would be nice to her, not be-
cause her mother Is supposed to
be rich, not because her mothers
new husband belongs to all the
best clubs, but because she is lust
nice, simple hearted, honest,
Katherine-herself.
And wouldn't that be comfort
able-for Katherine?
ccvyrisht isse. Ns~spspsr Feature ssrviss lsr.
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you don't feel that you look well IN
them any more.
Within a few days I'm going to
meet a few OF my Biliy's business
associates and / want to hook my
very best and feel that I look my
best So I've decided to splurgs In
a new evening gown. Helene say
that I'm Just as extravagant as she
II only ! won't admit It. Her theory
is that II ! hadn't seen n perfectly
stunning gown In the shop I
wouldn't have thought anything
Of going 20 the affair In one OF my
old frocks. ! don't know how right
she is. but I do now that when I
saw myself in this dress. I knew
Id never be completely happy until
I owned X.
It's very sophisticated ana stin enc
OF the simplest models I've ever
seen. It's distinction lies chiefly In
its clever cutting. Fashioned Of
white flat crepe. IL uses diagonal
seamings across the front. and the
full godets inserted In the skirt
gradually grow longer, forming a
small train az the back. Quite dec
ollete both hack and front It's mar
row shoulder straps are fastened
with tiny jeweled ornaments.
Helene says / look very tall In u
and about half my width 7 only
know hat i feel quite the woman
OF the world in II. and that I'm sure
Billy viii like II. OF course. his
liking II doesn't mean much. as
Helene says. because he likes any
thing ! wear.
I'm glad 7 bought this frock be-
cause I'm going 10 have another oc-
casion for wearing II o 20 - Ma
danes brother Is planning a fare
well party before he leaves for
abroad ut the end or the month
And 50 I would have needed some
thing new anyway!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Household Hints

Crisp lettuce leaves have a place
Of supreme importance in this salad
eating era. To have them forever
ready for any emergency In a cooks
problem, FOR the edges Of the
leaves do have a way Of turning
brown IN a most irritating fashion.
They VIII keep fresh and green for
q surprisingly long time II. after be-
ing thoroughly washed. they are
wrapped in a piece Of old linen. such
as a napkin or n strip from q dis
carded tsblecloth. Then place the
improvised bag next to the Ice In
this way they viii absorb Just the
right amount Of moisture 60 keep
them IN the green condition.
A real lemon aid IS discovered
when preparing fruit salad X a few
drops OF lemon Juice r sprtnkled
over the fruit. For instance. II apples
and bananas are being used Il IL nj.
ways distressing to have Their turn
brown a few minutes after they have
been cut. The lemon Juice. which
should be used before dressing ie
added. win prevent this undesirable
discolorancn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Loves Reawakening
ed By Roberts Amazing Plan to Leare His Wealth TO Lillian.
. WAS glad indeed that Robert

WAS glad indeed that Robert
Savarin's eyes left my face be-
lore his explosive outburst con-
corning his fortune. which he said he
wished Lillian to have. / could not
completely conceal the dlsmay which
swept over me at his announcement.
and ! did not wish him to ~ that /
was at all disturbed or even aston
Shed at what he had told me.
But I never have flogged my brain
50 mercilessly as / did during those
few seconds OF his revelation. Some
thing / knew must be done to stop
the act he contemplated. Permitting
his wife to come TO the death bed OF
a man who had loved her Loyalty and
hopelessly was n thing 70 Harry
Underwood. But having her inherit
the property OF the man who adored
her-that was distinctly another
thing.
First. however. ! must know Just
what he intended doing. and forcing
my voice to casual interest. / said
quietly:
Tell me about Il. ! think I can
qualify for your stipulation OF some
one close TO her."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19

E.M.H. o.-what viii cure slightly
bowed legs?
A-Consult an orthopedist.
NJ. L. o.-what should a girl OF
IA weigh?
a-what do you advise for black.
heads and pimples?
A.-Her correct weight depends
on her height as well as. her age.
2-First correct the diet by cut
ting down on sugar, starches and
coffee. Eat simple food.
q. c. A. r. Q.-what causes IN,
pleasant breath?
2-How much should n girI aged
fifteen, five fee two inches tall
weigh, also a boy aged four years,
three feet tall?
A-May be due to decayed teeth,
diseased tonsils or nasal catsrrh and
constipation being the most frequent
aus
2.-They should weigh respectively
about 1l2 and 80 pounds.
Michael. Q.-what should a boy
weigh who is sixteen years old and
five feet ten and one-half inches taIl7
2.-How can ] gain weight?
A-For his age and height he
should weigh $50 pounds.
Proper dieting and deep breath.
ing IS the secret. You should eat
nourishing foods and have plenty OF
sleep and rest.
L. L. p. Our baby had cry
stpelas when she was three months
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
on Fifth Ave.
NV u DUNTLEY.

A ripple 81 seen on the incoming
eide Of new Spring millinery. The
rlirhtly rippled brtm. achieved either
~ plsats or folds. b n OF the dis
rinruishing features Of the late mode.
II is not confined to the dressy or
more formal models alone. but is Of
n,ststanding importance In the more
tailored and sports hats For ex-
nn1nle. in the latter type q brim that
q quite plain and shallow across the
front may dip down and fold into n
rect and decorative pleat at the
sides and back. Sometimes the pleat
appears only ut one side ano agaln
al Isl used on both. Upon the dressier
hnf its influence is decided. often
being achieved by the Introduction
~ an accordicn-pieated section OF
TahrIo or ribbon. II ~ altogether
ere Of the most flattering details Of
Spring MILLINERY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Advice to Girls
BY ANNIE LAURIE
nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ I an 4 boy IN my early
twentdes. and was cut with a class
mate when We happened 10 meet
his girl friend. who Is or very high
social standing. Upon leaving her
she acknowledged her pleasure in
having met me, which put me IN
an extremely embarrassing posi-
ton. due to her social standing and
superior education. What / would
like TO know IL. what would have
been the proper thing for me 10
say when leaving her after having
met her for the first time?
c. r.
A. f.: You seem 10 have been en-.
Os barrassed not by the occasion.
which was an ordinary one. but by
the social standing OF the girl. Her
remark was that OF a young lady
who merely used the conventional
phrases put of ~politeness. All YOU
needed TO do was echo her remarks
in n few tactful words and that
would have terminated the matter. \
sure your breeding ard
education should enable you 10 meet
Of whatever social standing
on a pleasant and equal footing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
The Story of a .Wife's
Triumph Deer Jealousy

had allotted ma were UP. ! dared
not cross him
Il promise" I said quickly. and
the wild excited look left his eyes.
He lay back upon his pillows and the
nurse came hurriedly toward US.
looking Mt him searching ly.
She reminded me pleasantly OF the
time limit.
Robert Savarin opened his ayes.
1T was a wonderful five minutes"
he murmured. Thank you, and
goodbye. my dear. I do not want 70
say IL before Lillian. III simply
wave my hand to you. But ! do not
think we shall eve talk to each
other again. Will you bring Lillian
to me now. ! would like TO have
you and nobody else give her TO me
for these last blessed minutes"
CONTINUED Tomorrow
coryriEnt isse. Ns~Isapsr Feature ssrvtsa. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19

her voice Ike opals poured from
pitchers Of sweet brass. Ike amber
honey dropping in a silver dish.
The t~nexpressibls ioveiiness Of a
beautiful vo1cel
Does II not seem significant to
you that al OF the lovely women
made immortal by poets down the
ages have inevitably been accredited
with beautiful voices?
A few weeks OF conscious effort
and attention wnl assure you Of a
lovely and vibrant speaking voice
for life. II Is much more a matter
OF this conscious attention than one
Of vocal exercises. Commence by:
Determining TO speak slowly.
In not too high a key.
Practicss enunciating clearly.
Eliminating a~ffectations Of speech,
Such simple little things. and OF
such Importance Just the conscious
attention 70 them for a few weeks
or less win fix them az habits. and
you will not have TO give your voice
any further thought
A harsh rasping voice does not
carry any moro weight or assurance
than a quietly beautiful one. You
can consciously determine 10 have
a beautiful voice. and then by Just
the least bit OF effort and attention
IL VIII be yours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
BY Adele Garrison.

you. I have put a line IN the wiz
Fee a purpose which only she n i
know i do not wish you 10 tell
anyone what the purpose is unless
Harry Underwood should die. But
while he lives. | want you 10 say
nothing OF our compact. / want you
TO use fifteen thousand dollars. either
of principal OIL accumulated interest.
for yourself. in memory OF me and
Of the high esteem in which I hold
you. The rest ! wish you 10 hold In
sacred trust for Lillian and for
Marion when her mother shall have
left her. VIII you do this for me
and not tell anyone? Promise me.
Promise me quickly
He was painting now. and there
was something IN his eyes which
frightened me. / heard a light
tapping Ct the door and knew that
the five minutes which the nurse
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Home-Mdking Helps
By o s


A PPEARANcD o. vegetables
IL win make many Of the good
for-you" variety more palat.
able. A carrot. In any shape except
the one nature designed for its
more appealing to childish eyes
anyway. and an assortment Of
boiled white and yellow orange and
red marbles are so tempting that
they might eve include parsnips.
A collection OF half n dozen o.
more cutters for vegetables II moi
an extravaEant outlay. to begin
with. and will last ever 50 long. And
they viii help enormously 20 in
duce captious persons to eat more
Of the wholesome vegetables.
The sharp little steel scoop car
be used 10 cut little halls OF the
raw roo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. car
rots. ~parsnips. beets. turnips. These
scoops come in various sizes. but the
quite small ones make the most Ct
tractive dishes Then. there's &c
lattice cutter. which an especially
good for potatoes. but ear also b
used for the large turnips. This
cuts the vegetable In such d way
that u resembles q waffle after
cooking.
A more elaborate device that viii
ave q lot Of time Cnot to mention
the avoidance OF waste IN the
cooked food ~ the vegetable chip
per which screws firmly 70 n table.
a turn OF the handle. and IN q few
minutes any vegetable - potatoes.
carrots. onions. turnips. parSntpe.
oyster plants pared In one thin.
long curl. which can b cooked
whole, Or broken into smaller strips
as desired. 1t does the work very
quickly. and II young vegetables
are used. they need not BE- scraped
first. Merely give them q good
washing. and then let the curly
clipper do the rest OF the work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
The Stars Say
Thursday, March 10Th.

" eventful and generally for
II trrata ara rfaazant dav NAV

A N eventful and generally for
IN tunate and pleasant day may
A be looked for judging by the
suspicious planetary ~rulership. There
Is prospect of a sudden change. re-
moval or journey or great and un-
expected benefit and aleo the accent
10 upon personal activities and
felicities.
Those whose birthday 10 IS r on
the eve OF a year OF surprising
benefits and activities. Sudden
change. substantial foundations for
good fortune and pleasant and pros
porous personal experiences are as
sured. A child born On this day may
be ingenious. original. accomplished
ana gracious and should have q
pleasant and prosperous life.
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Roberts Secret VIII

Closest OF all except her daugh-
ter and" He broke off abruptly,
and ! knew he would not let the
word husband" cross his lips. "Here
IL what 7 want you to know and to
tel Lillian when I am gone. not
before." HIS voice was suddenly
stern. IT am q richer man than
anyone knows. Half Of what I have
will provide amply for my sister and
her family. Ny sister knows and
approves my action in willing this
other half to Lillian. But she is not
to know Of &c. / can readily zee
where Mr.. Underwood might make
things unpleasant for her II he knew
about it. 80 ] have w1lled the half
Of my fortune 10 you"
Then did my astonishrnent get the
better Of my caution for him.
mo. no. ! protested. rising In my
excitement. But he pulled me down
to my chair again with an ~exertion
which / knew he must not Do per
mitted TO make. and i saw that there
was nothing Cor me to do but to
humor ham.
please, dear lady. do net inter.
rupt me again" he said almost
sternly. Remember I am-fightinE
for strength-to tell you this.
have Il all written in a letter which
my sister has promised to deliver to
you after-I-go. but this Is a
heaven-sent opportunity. ! can tell
you about IL and get your promise
to carry cut my wishes concerning
LILLIAN"
He did not wait for nay reply. but
swept on heedlessly.
You know that Lillian II not q
young woman You know how she
has spent herself and her money on
those she loves and everybody else
within range OF her sympathies.
must leave things so that IL she ever
needs money. mine will be az her
| command. The only way I can do
that In to leave Il Internationally 70