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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23
Helpful Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE

nEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ ! am q girl in my late teens
and an deeply in love with a fell
low four years my senior. He
loves me and ] love him but there
- only n thing stopping US from
marriage; he is OF q different
religion than i profess. He asked
me to turn for him but my father
and mother object TO Il. But I
told him ! would think II over. I
didn't see him for a long time
until about q month ago at a party.
and he had q girl friend with him.
but he didn't speak 10 me. IL
seemed rs X he never even knew
me. But he saw my girl friend
one evening and said how much
he loved me and asked why IdiAn't
call him UP. But ] didn't cali him.
/ saw him AZ q dance q few nights
ago and he didn't speak either. Do
you think It best for me 10 forget
him7 BROWNIE.
BROWNIE: I would advise you d
IL forget this young man. "A diff
ference IN religious. beliefs IN no
easily ~reconciled. as you have n
doubt already discovered for your
self. I really believe you viii fin
your happiness in forgetting him an,
making other friendships. ] am glal
you did not telephone him. There 1
NJ need for you to do So; it Is 70
him TO call you and ask your par6cl
for his discourteous behavior.
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"Get Ready Quickly"

It'll let you know" I said as 1
went upstairs. But secretly I de-
cided that we would all be in the hall
ready 10 start before / gave the
word for the car to be brought out.
With Philip Veritzen somewhere in
the offing. I had no desire to loiter
on q Kingston street. The sooner
the quaint old town was behind me
the better ! should be pleased. Even
II ! were right In my surmlse that
he was not trying TO see me. was,
indeed, evadlng ar encounter. !
wished TO run no possible chance OF
meeting him on Mary's account.
So when ] reused Lillian and Mary
I asked them TO get ready quickly,
but not to come downstairs until
they were al ready 10 step into the
car. Then, with my own outdoor
things on. I went down and paid my
accounting with Mr.. Train and Mr..
Hasbrouck. telling them nonchalant-
ly that my friends would not be
ready for several minutes yet. When
they appeared almost on the heels
OF my words I expressed astonish'
ment at their celebrity. and Mr.. Train
hustled out for the car.
And then we were OF, speeded BY
cordial smiles and hand wavings. or
what ! fervently hoped would be an
uneventfuI last lap of the journey.
Lillian had made nc inquiry during
our hasty leave-taking-she II always
thoughtful not to distract anyone's
attention IN any time Of stress-but
when we were well away from the
city she put the question which
knew was nearest her heart.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23

HE only oma who succeeded
in giving Louis XIV the ep-
pearance OF a great king for at
least one day was Marie Anne de
lNesle de IA Tournelle. later Duchess
de Chateauroux.
And 'magnificsntly" beautiful she
really was. Unusually tall, utterly
desirable. 1.-the and graceful. so pleas
sngly diEnif!ed. so witty. even in her
gestures and bearing, that her beauty
and youthful charm were unrivalled.
But there was nothing grandoise or
/ severe Ia this beauty. IL was rnutin-
J Gus. zlluring. sparkling. enchanting.
/ Among its rarest and most personal
I charms were a complexion so white
and pure that IL glowed. two large
eyes. blue and ~bewitching. a child-like
T. smile and the most mobile OF express
sions. passing in quick transition
I from passion to malice, tenderness 70
Eaiety. mockery 70 pity. Add 70 these
charms a pair OF bright red lips. for
( ever dewy and fresh. lovely fair hair.
/. and the art OF fascinating without
. effort.
Madame de Ia TourneIe's brilliant
wit never Inundated her listeners.
. AIAs LlAU4AA MEA GAaAS NFA6 nANAEa
with irony, they were hurled so dain-
tily that one forgot the sting. II
was almost as though her wit sprang
straight from the heart. What won
der that such a woman stirred the
courts imagination as voc as she
made her appearance
A picture OF a lovely womani Yet
beautiful and ambitious as she was.
she disappeared at the axe OF twenty.
seven, after much suffering. con.
WINGED that she had been poisoned.
Yet by whom and for what reason
no one has been able TO ascertain.
Are you proud OF your arms? AS
YOU dance OF an evening are you
conscious that against the black Of
your partners Goa your arms make
a picture OF loveliness-rounded.
white. graceful? You a have
beauty OF form. grace OF gesture.
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She Got a Man.

les Il you the one tells always my
Mlnna TO bring jogerfy every day
you tel Minna a Jogerfy she shall
bring?'
Before Teacher could reply the lit
tie Whirlwind spoke further
My sister, Katrina, she got nc
jogerfy. and got a man.
III got no Jogerfy-and I got a
man.
You got n joEerfy-and you no
got no man"
With a wild triumphant laugh the
Whirlwind blew out OF the door and
the door slammed.
Teacher bought Minna a geography
with her own money.
I wonder how many "jogerfys''
poor Sally has? Perhaps she has too
many and that is why she ~ looking
SO earnestly-for a "A
What do you think2
Copyright. 1850. SraIPa5r Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23

Helps
BY ROSS
Gire Her q Garden Basket.

NPRING Is also a season OF reso-
- lutions. with the first tang of
warm. verdant earth there
arises q firm conviction that this
year It's going to be a glorious gar
den-everything flourishing I'm a
weedless. insectless perfection.
Satisfactory gardening Is not only
A matter OF perennial watchfulness.
but also involves the assistance OF
tools-at the right time. How often
a fine intention Is thwarted because
hasn't at hand all the tools
needed. and going hack several times
somewhat duils the edge OF energy.
The best garden insurance Is 10
keep all needed equipment in one
container-and one SO light that
carrying II about is no burden. The
shops contain many types OF well.
fitted garden baskets. and what
could be a more delightful gift TO the
gardening friend? But IL ~ also
possible to do a homemade Job that
will be quite satisfactory.
A wicker basket OF any kind al
shape In the first essential-round,
with n long handle. or even an or.
binary market basket IL should Be
lined, however. with some fabric
that can be stitched-oilcloth Is the
most practical. and this can be
sewed to the basket with stout cord
50 that the edges lit snugly. How
ever. before sewing the lining TO the
basket small strips OF the anne fab
ric can be stitched on In little bands
TO serve as containers for the va
rious tools
What these tools shall be depends
on the ambition OF the amateur
rardener--s sturdy trowel. cultiva,
tor. pruning shears. a short SHARP
knife are the essentials. Beyond
this there are any number or special
garden tools that may be selected
But whatever articles are selected
should have their place in the
garden basket-verything available
at the time needed.
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Seen on Fifth Ave.
Bv LOUISE DUNTLEY

Lounging p~ajarnas are taking a
broad interest sn the silhouette.
Trousers are in most cases volum-
inous-that Is. below the knees-and
give the impression OF a wide skirt.
II would be difficult TO say Just how
far they are going IN extending their
hemlines. but already the hens OF
some trousers would measure almost
two yards for each leg They are
especially graceful when created Of
the soft silks that are the favorite
fabrics Of this costume at present.
One bewitching suit displayed By an
exclusive shop was OF a seft apricot
silk, flecked with gcA. The coat was
cut away in front and rounded off
with three peplum ruffles. the edges
OF which were hemstitched. Com
pletirT the idea was O. double pep
ium, cut with restrained fuilness. set
on across the front OF the trouser
w~aistband. When the coat fell away
IN front these little pepluins forbade
any suggestion OF lack OF decoration.
The trousers offered an example of
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES idea and
were quite simply finished with a
tailored narrow hem NJ the bottom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23
Fate Takes a Hand As the Trarelers
Start on the Last Lap Of Their
ErenffuI Journey

Yes, Harry said to phone him
from Englewood."
THAT ought TO give him plenty OF
time 10 deal with the sleuth hound
Harry's wife commented, and then
we heard the unmistakable sound
OF n blowout.
OH / groaned. but Mary's voice
caroled reinsurance.
Look. Auntie Madge." she said.
If II had to happen where could you
find a better placer"
/ followed her gesturing hand and
saw that we were almost opposite
a garage whose door stood ~invitngly
open. I drove my car inside at once
and heard a snothered, dismayed
exclamation from Mary as ! did so.
Then Llilian's voice said softly:
Don't turn your head. Mary has
Just dived under the blankets. Don't
give her away. Phil VeritZen Is
standing we there"
Continued Tomorrow
c1pytEhs. 1880. Ns~sDsr~ Fssturs ssrvics. Inc
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Sorry for Her.

Sally says she hates men herself.
Sally says men are selfish. nean and
scheming, and they say q thing,
and think another.
And just as you believe they really
like you because you , good and
honest and willing TO be poor and
willing TO help-of off they 90 with
some little nothing from around the
corner. just because the nothing gig
giles and acts excited every time she
sees "a man.
Poor sally. I'm really sort OF sorry
for her, aren't your
She's just q little bit pre-war-sh,
isn't she?
She makes me think OF the woman
who went 70 see the school teacher
in a poor school in a poor district.
There was a little girl in the school
who had no geography and she had
TO borrow Johnny's geography. and
Mary's geography. and Kitty's geog-
raphy. and she always had an excuse
for not knowing her geography les
son and the teacher asked the little
girl 70 get a geography for herself.
And the little girl always said
Yes. man" as meek as Moses. but
she never brought the geography.
And one day in the midst Of the
busiest hour OF the school room. thu
door burst open and q little bit of Z
woman with "a shawl owe her hear
fairly flew into the room.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23
Helpful Hints

"A shabby umbrella can be reno
waited by brushing with O. solution OF
ammonia and warm water.
"
"A lemon cut into slices and boiled
with white clothes keeps them white
and takes out stains.
Lemon Juice should not be used IN
cold weather by those who have SEN
sitive skin. The strong acid II in
clined TO produce instead Of remove
redness and roughness.
When preparing oranges FOR fruit
salad oak them I'm boiling water for
five minutes and the pithy part viii
come away with the skin, leaving
the fruit quite clean.
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Loves Reawakening = F"s
By Adele Garrison.

before that calamity happens. Ill.
try to relate every detail. But It
viii be a hating tale. l refuse TO
talk in traffic."
II don't care II the story lasts an
the way to New York. rust SO I hear
IL ALL" she answered. and / told them
o. the private detectives suspicious
Of Mr.. Hasbrouck and or the way the
Catskill mountain man and his
friend. Mr.. Train. with the aid OF
young Ed Hasbrouck. had outwitted
the man in the black roadster.
He'll 90 back 10 the hotel. OF
course" Lillian said. Does Harry
know about these Developments"
Yes. he's going TO watch for him
there"
Il don't envy the gentleman" LII
ian said Erimly. "Harry's a mean
hombre when he's got a mad on. and
I gather that he isn't very pleased
with this fellows behavior. i sup
pose you're going to telephone him."
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Have you heard from Harry

Have you heard from Harry"
Yes" ! gave her his message OF
love 70 her and his admonition TO
me 20 take care OF her. She was
silent for q minute when ! had fin
ished. when ! heard her voice. low
and husky.
Thank ycu. Madgs. I need that"
! was thankful for Mary's inter
rupting voice. guessed that she had
seen Liliian's agitation. and purpose
~ had struck a lighter note.
"Auntie Madge. II you don't tell
me everything that's happened since
we went 70 sleep I shall die right on
on this seat. Then you'll have 20
stop a the nearest undertzker's or
the police station. That's the law.
isn't ST."
II suppose 90. Mary" I laughed.
But we'll try 10 administer first aid
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-23
A Fashion Models Diary
By GRACE ~THORNCLIFFE
"A ColorfuL Sports Costume SoIres a Weekend Problem.

TTELENE says she'd have an en-
joyable time any place II she
0 owned the sports costume I
selected today to take with me TO
REly's sisters home next weekend
1t really is adorable. I don't know
whether wen 70 In for any active
tennis or golf while we're there. but
even IL we don't I'm just going to
wear my sports outfit. I like It so
much. And sports clothes are smart
for country wear. even II one 5ust
sits around on a veranda or takes a
stroll on a country a
This outfit Is developed in three
different and delectable shades OF
yellow. There's a gored skirt In
creamy yellow jersey worn with ~
darling ~short-sleeved jumper in a
darker yellow. and a sleeveless suede
Jacket in still a deeper and richer
tone. The jacket Is belted. A chic
little cape OF yellow jersey in a shade
to match the jumper. Is worn
with Il.
Billy says he's not going TO let me
participate in any strenuous activ-
lLlE1 nE4I NWGA[AA4E lC ID EOAlk 10 NEE
that all 7 do II rest. Wait till he
sees me al dressed up like m cham
pion won1an golfer. he won't be able
10 say me nay. Anyway, even II I
am q good little girl and sleep and
eat and sit in the sun for two whole
days. I won't be sorry ! bought my
new outfit. II will be a marvellous
costume for wear during the entire
Summer. and certainly I'll play some
golf and tennis before the end OF
the season.
7 tried my best 10 persuade Helene
to Join us over the weekend, but she
wouldn't hear OF Il. Billy's sister ex-
tended the invitation to her, too, be-
cause she knows we don't like 70 be
separated-it means leaving one Of
Us In the apartment alone. However.
Dorothy Is coming over TO stay with
Helene. and they'll have a good time
together.
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politely. would you like to buy some
eggs?"
Fresh eggs" corrected Knarf.
But the arecr said nothing.
only waved its arms Imply In the
breeze as though Il were too tired to
think about anything.
Il don't think il cares for eggs
anyway consoled Mi. as they
walked down the road again. BY and
by they met a at
do you want 10 buy a dozen
egEs?" they asked.
HIM. that's R good idea How
much are they?' she asked. sitting
down and curling her tail around her
legs. Just az knarf vas about 70
tell her there was a sharp bark and
the cat sprang off, disappearing in
the twinkling OF IN eye.
Come back" the dog won't bite
you" they urged. but she didn't.
Then they met VI frog.
Its no use asking him." Knarf
said Frogs don't eat eggs" How
ever. the rest thought otherwise and
they asked him. TO their delight hs
proved to be very interested.
You say they're in the pond ard
have jelly instead OF shells" said the
frog. That's just the sort Of eggs
/ like. III take them all" With
that they led him to the edge Of the
pond
You say they're duck-egFs7' ~
asked again. n
"Oh YES. fresh duck-eEFs." arA
swered knarf. and there they are
They all followed his finger. but
instead OF eggs they saw crowds OF
wriggling. black objects with short
tails.
"Tadpolesr" they exclaimed IN as
constituent.
knarf was abashed. but the frog
uttered gleeful crcaks. You were q
little too late. The eggs have
Matched. But I'm sure 7 would have
liked them. for they're Just the sort
o. eggs for a frog"
Copyright. 1850. Ns~Iparg Feature agv!cs. Is.
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as well as dance, n maybe play
the sax too-but Sally won't be
too fussy.
Money?-oh money would be
something-but not everything.
Brains, position, character - Sally
hasn't had time 10 think OF these
little things-not yet.
She just wants a man-like the
other girls-someone 20 take her 70
the pictures. and someone 70 say:
Gee. sally. you look swell!'
That's what Sally's friends say
about Sally.
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How Il will affect you depends upon whether you
are in proper physical condition.
On such a sweltering Summers day you often
hear the remark, at isn't the heat, it Is the
humidity that's so awful" As a matter Of fact,
the discomfort is the effect Of both heat and
humidity, plus the high pulse rate caused by both
of them.
What happens when a person is "sunstruck"
or "heatstruck"?
The heat causes the temperature of the body
to rise, as well as the temperature of the blood.
IL the heat is continued long enough the blood
vessels become paralyzed. The blood accumu-
lates in the dilated veins and lungs. The pump
ing action Of the heart is lessened, not being
The attack may begin with headache, faint
ness. weakness and dizziness. The nulse hecomes
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matte spirits OF ammonia or cam
phor. Make no effort TO pour fluid
down the throat Of an unconscious
person.
Rub the body and the feet and
hands 10 keep the circulation going.
When the patient is able to take il,
give him n cup OF hot. strong coffee
or hot milk.
Scientists are endeavoring 70 find
methods BY which to combat heat
prostration. DR.. w. J.. Mcconnell.
OF the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company. recently made expert.
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Heat Prostitution
Usually Due tt Your Physical Condition

\ments to determine the effects OF
heat on human beings. These tests
were carried out with persons con-
fined in cork-lined heat chambers.
DR.. Mcconnell explains how the
pulse rate acts as q barometer. BY
this al an expert III tell whether
the heat sufferer In near the danger
point. AS heat and humidity In.
crease the circulatcry organs try TO
keep the temperature constant. The
blood Is pumped to the surface by
the heart and the skin becomes
flushed. As the struggle within the
body increases. SO does the pulse
rate increase.
II was found that 90 degrees Fab.
renheit. when the air IL saturated
and still. l. the highest temperature
TO which the body can safely adapt
! Itself. With n brisk wind blowing.
IS degrees is the highest safe tenn
perature. The most suitable condi-
lions for working are from 40 10 rs
degrees. This data made Il possible
10 predict how human beings react
TO certain temperatures. Means
were suggested for combating the
hot weather perils.
Answers 20 Health Queries
,. A. 9. o.-what IL the cause OF
bad breath?
A.-May Be due 10 decayed teeth,
diseased tonsiIs, or constipation.
which is the most frequent cause.
T. s. o.-whst is good for re-
moving sup~erfluous hair?
A.-Ths electric needle. But Il
must Be employed BY an expert
r. S. o.-How much should a girl
OF ls years. s IT. tall weigh?
About IIa lbs.
A. 3. o.-what would me
to shiver and Always feel cold?
A.-Poo= circulation would cause
n 10 shivsr and always feel cold.
Build up your general health and
your circulation will improve.
r. n. s oS-Hcw can ! reducs7
A.-Weight reouction Is chiefly a
matter OF self-control al regards diet.
Eat sparingly OF starches, sugars
and fats.
r. Fl. r. o.-what would you I'd.
wise for Bright's disease?
A.-Anyone suffering with this
disease should be under the care OF
a doctor.
K. r. c. o.-what would yku al.
wise for dry eczema?
A.-Psy particular attention 70
your diet. For further particulars
send a self.addressed. stamped en-.
velope.
Copyright. 1859. Ns~splpsr F.s,urs Serves. Ine.
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him, don't you
know, and she
would be aw-
fully pleased If
his hair was
curly, and she
would really be
thankful if he
had nice eyes.
IL would be
quite a help to
n a. e m a
4 o o d dancer,
too, you know,
one of I n e s E
c h a ps wit h
wings in his
heels. And If
he could sing
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Eleam OF skin for your arms. Prac-
tice OF special plastique movements
for grace. exercises for firmness. spe-
cial care Of the skin. And they are
such an important part OF woman's
charm. Make them beautiful-keep
them beautiful!
II you would have a face that PEG
pie love 10 watch. remember that II
n the heart. the kindness. the hap
piness shining through that appeals
70 the world. And practically speak.
Ing. uplifting thoughts give uplift-
ing faces-heip 10 keep q firm con-
tour. instead OF dropping lines. tired
eyes and deep lines Of unhappiness.
In your walking. standing or sit
ting. don't forget your feet. The
slovenly. unbeautiful moving or plAc-
Ing or setting OF feet can spoil an
otherwise charming posture. Unedu.
Gated feet, ] call them. so begin TO-
day-learn 10 use your feet beauti-
fully, and see how much more lovely
your legs will look-how much more
sure your poise.
Selahi
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MRAYBE IL does sound a trihe far-fetched,
W. but just the same a gown is rather like a
Avn building. For both depend for their sue
cess on the foundations. And so it is, that in
this era of princess line and moulded silhouette,
we have learned that the undergarment must be
more than a thing Of beauty. IL must help the
dress assume a ~faultless line. A foundation
garment of net or lace Is so cut that it offers
a maximum Of support with q minimum Of ma
terial or superiuous detail, while often it is
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The Stars Say
For Thursday. April "a.

"HE lunar aspects for this day
may be taken an fairly neg
alive IN their operations. much
depending on the amount Of personal
initiative and persistency, qualities
which may be spurred 10 action by
the favorable Saturnian ray. assist
ed by the force OF Uranus In stress
Ing novelty and adventure These
may b. responsible for fresh oppor-
tunities followed UP by diligence and
determination. but an adverse posi-
ton OF Jupiter may initiate against
financial profit. Conservative and
safe use OF funds is enjoined.
Those whose birthday Il Is may be
assured OF a year Of om opportu-
nifty. with fresh leads into new lines.
but these must be pursued with
strict application and earnest effort
in order to reap worthwhile profit.
Much depends on individual deter
mination, assisted by a conservative
and safe use OF the funds. Finances
are in jeopardy unless ~judiciously
handled.
A child born on this day should be
original. inventive, ingenious and
Woodworking, but should be trained
In the wise use OF Its substance.
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TEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

2HAAh
~ I am a girl OF seventeen and
would X TO know II II IS proper.
while taking an evening stroll with
a boy. II the boy puts his arm
about the girls waist. should the
riri respond by putting her arm
shout his waist? Thanking you. /
am. < -
~ K: You have your doubts about
He the wisdom Of such conduct
This Is proved by your letter 70 me
please discourage such behavior. Il
YOU would know happiness when you
are older and be more able 10 appre,
cate real affection. II the boy thinks
anything OF you at al. he vii
respect your wishes and feel proud
fhat he knows such q well-bred and
dsgnified young LADY.
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list, IOCeen or refnOVe the cIoth-
Ing and sprinkle or sponge the
body with cold water. II possible the
patient should be put into a bathtub
or cold water. making sure that cold
~handages are applied TO the head.
After this keep the body cool and
the extremities warm. IL the feet
r cold, and they usually are. then
heat should be applied as soon as
the cold bath Is over.
Should the patient be conscious
let him inhale either ammonia or
camphor. or he may swallow water
containing a few drops Of the aro-