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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

Most men possess huge contempt
for the detective ability Of fhe p#,ice
and nurse q confident helief that II
Il were put up to them they would
solve any mystery In Jig time.
On Long island lives a man who
not only believes that Sherlock
Hnlmes was slouch compared 70
him. but. who gets In some active
practice. II crime Is committed in
his locality ne makes bee.Iine for
the Police STATION and starts In 10
help the department The police
do not relish his interference. but
they've got to humor him because OF
his influence.
But this man proved to be too good
detective tlne day ne called al the
station 10 see II there was anything
doing and was told Of a motor car
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24
"Look me over. will your Does any.
body see any signs Of It on me2"
CHAPTER XII

The new Methodist church of Red
Thrush, Iowa. was an established fact.
Mr.. Tolliver. his eyes carefully shield
ed behind the padded glasses. had
preached the tender sermon which
served both to dedicate the new
church, and to bid farewell to his
parishioners. for the general confer
ence was to convene the week follow.
ing. He had accepted the mandate, of
the church, and planned to live In re-
tirement until some work of different
nature could be found for him. or, as
he said. until the Lord chose to bless
the means used for his restoration.
He continued In close correspondence
with new surgeons, the best and the
most expensive the Middle West af-
forded.
On this day, the, twins had gone to
college. Eddy jackson came in his
car and took them and their new bags
to the train, after which with Ginger
he drove slowly back to the parson-
age which would be her home for a
brief fortnight longer. Ginger did not
know just what was TO become of her
and her father, bur Ginger didn't care
They were always taken care Of, would
always be. And there was the rich
munificence Of the home for the blind
at their command. although of this her
father still knew nothing. They would
remain with Miss Jenkins In the par.
sonage until after the conference. and
then go for what they called visit
to Helen and Horace for while. I'M
til they could decide upon the best
plan FOR the future.
The one interest Of Ginger herself
was to remain in Red Thrush as long
as possible. Her address. as treasurer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

She Flashed From the Secretion Of.
Her Corner by the Stairway Just
In Time to See the Can Grocer
Press Fervent and Unmistakable
Kiss Upon the Delicate Lips OF
Miriam.
Of the parsonage home was too broad
ly disseminated now to be lightly
changed. and all of her arguments
were based on that great fact.
All the enthusiasm, and the non
chaIance. and the farewells were over
Ginger and Eddy sat alone In the liv
ing room of the did parsonage rather
still, little depressed with their
alOneness In the small den on the
left, beyond the curve OF the staircase
they could hear Hirams low voice.
talking to her father. while they s0ried
and packed old manuscripts. ready for
removal from the house that had been
their home for four years. Miss Jen
kins had gone to her room. to weep
over the departure of the twins Gin
ger had seen her go. with relief Miss
jenkins weeping depressed ter 10 the
deepest extreme.
swell it's all over now" she said
duly. "Helen's hurried. the twins are
gone. and father and ! are fired
"Oh. nonsense. Helen is well OF
and very haIpy. The twins will he
home for Christmas. and your father
will get better church than Red
Thrush"
.Eddy--" Her voice sank to
whisper. "Do you think he will ever
see again? 10 you think even the
most expensive doctor In. the world
can cure him?"
.Wiy. of course ne will see again
didn't all the dociors say the same
thing. that II was Just nervous and
mental reaction. and In time" 81
Its long time. though. Very
Tong.
you're SO impatient. Ginger Bui
that's because you're young"
A luick loud knock al the door
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

FLORESTON SHAMPOo-Ideai for use ~
connection with Parker's Hair Basam. Makes inc
hair soft and fluffy. so cents by mail or At drug
gists Hiscox Chemical Works, PatchoguefN- Z.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

lovely colorings which attract first.
These include such alluring hues as
cornfiower blue, the new aqua tone,
haze pink. apricot. lavender and violet
tints, yellows, warm browns. lively
beige shades. firebrand red, bright
navy and a whole host of exquisite
pastels not mentioned here. which
leads one to conclude that whatever
the tone or tint Of the frock or coat.
it can be and should be topped with a
matching felt hat. Also these gay
felts add freshenIng touch Of color
to midwinter furs.
Many interesting things are being
done with felts. They are being
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24
RICH FURRED TWEED ENSEMBLES;
PASTEL COLORED FELTS IN LEAD

IN THE stunning furred tweed suits,
: OF which the model pictured Is a
handsome exponent, fashion gives an
swer to the question. "what to wear"
during the in.arim when it is too late
for the all-fur coat and too early for
lightweight spring suit.
AS to practically Of a sturdy cloth
suit at this time Of the year, there
can be no question. The model In the
picture registers near If not quite up
to the perfection mark in matter of
weave, coloring and styling. It Is de-
veloped In tones Of brown and light
beige. the blouse being in eggshell
tint. 1t is colIared and cuffed in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

inverted tucks at the sides, or else
they viii be belted in, for the fitted
line at the waist enters into suit styling.
Softly fiared peplums will also indl-
cate many waistline
In addition to the popular tweeds
coverts are coming back as suit
fabric. Woolens In fancy wcaves will
also be widely employed. These will
include basket weave effects with col
ored nubs. colorfuI light frosted fab
RIGS. also light tweeds which have
heavy appearance.
The Importance given fabrics for
hats. scarfs. and handbags accents the
vogue for wooIens in bright hues.
Spring Hats Appear.
And again fashion tempts with al
Turing felts for the spring. 1t is their
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24

which is being carried into spring
silh0uettes.
The smaller pictures emphasize
those types which are not especially
blocked, deriving their Individual char
acter from the manner In which the
soft brlms are turned up with view
to achieving beeomingness to the
wearer. f
When a first" hat is not felt. then
1t is very apt to stress felt in combi
nation with straw or fabric or ribbon.
The new collections include many
taffeta hats which are handsomely en-
broidered or allover stitched in self
color. These follow the lead OF felts.
in their bright tones and pastel tints
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
"a 1870. Western Newspaper union-)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24
Coal Miner Becomes Poet

Robert Crawford, who was a miner
In. the coal fields of Scotland until
crippled at his work, has become one
of Britain's favorite poets. Some OF
his best work just has been published
in volume entitled I'm Quiet Fields"
Speaking Of Crawford, Walter de Ia
Mare said, "His poems prove once
more how amazingly real gift can
triumph over. circumstances"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-24
Mayb. /. i.n.t

Three heavenly bcuIes have been
discovered moving awny from the
earth at the rate of 4.8tIO miles a sec
ond. confirming the suspicion that fheA
world isn't as attractive as It used
to be.-Butte MONTY Standard
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
A Blonde Hair Shampoo for Children

Nbe used for the IA cleansing OF the
hair.
The beaten white OF egg must be
added just before the shampoo II
used and II should be mixed lightly
through the lemon soap Jelly. prefer
ably with q fork.
The hair should be thoroughly wet
/ before any OF the soap jelly Is
brought to a lather and the water
used should not be too hot Very hot
water has a tendency 20 make the
hair dry and so very warm. but not
hot water, IS best Do not try 10
remove too much oil and dust from
the hair with the first application Of
shampoo. letting II serve 20 loosen
rather than thoroughly cleanse.
Rinse out the first lather and then
apply the second portion or the soap
Jelly and lather this fully before f.
nally rinsing the hair.
The lemon rinse Is advisable as a
final touch for the child's shampoo
as well as for her mothers. because
II improves the color and insures
removal OF all soap from the hair.
However. I think that the strained
Juice OF one lemon added to half q
pint OF cool water makes the rinse
sufficiently strong for children's hair.
The lemon water may be permitted
10 dry on the hair or IL may b rinsed
out again ms you wish
This shampoo makes the hair very
soft and fluffy and viii keep the
clear golden tones OF blonde hair
long after they would begin 10 fade
or turn dark II II Is used faithfully.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE
z ANNIE LAURIE:

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
/ am a girl pretty well in my
teens and am in love with q boy
. little older than myself. When
he ~ In town. ! have a date with
him every night and he acts as II
he loves me. When he n away
he writes 20 me. but is very slow IN
doing so.
Although he has never told me
not TO 60 out with anyone else ]
hear IL makes him angry when ]
do. Dc you think this boy really
loves me? And do you think !
should 60 with anyone else? Why
do you suppose he IS SO slow In
answering my letter.?
BROWN EYES.
DROWN EYES: Some or Us ar,
- Just naturally poor correspond
ents. while others enjoy writing let
ters TO all and sundry. II your friend
- slow In answering your letters, ]
suggest that you arrange to com,
municate with each other once a
week. You know the average mar
Is not a great letter writer and SO
you must not conclude that IL il
lack OF interest or affection that
makes your friend so slow IN an,
swering your letters. II there Is nc
mutual understanding there should
be no anger on the young mans
part II you occasionally 20 out with
others. Whether he loves you Il
something that can only be answered
by time. But at present he Ger
tainly seems 70 be devoting himself
to you and perhaps hts occasional
letter is really quite a tribute to his
affection for you.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
~>1 Madge, HaUing AUoided
AOVO - Philip Terifsen, Is Pushed
Reawakening Presence a'] /" d cs4. 4 u.s.
BY ADELE GARRISON

USUALLY pride myself upon
my keeping my head in emer-
- gencies. but I certainly lost IL
when / spied Philip Veritzel's Inn
cuisine and his chauffeur. Otto. in
the street Just behind me. There
was no possible reason why i
should fear my employer or evade
him, but / had done so much dodS-
a7g. physical and mental. during the
trying hours just passed. when we
had been trailed by the mysterious
private detective. that I yielded 20
the u-nreasoning panic which seized
me at sight of the car. and hurried
around the nearest corner down a
block. turned another corner. and.
after another block, another. before j
slowed down.
/ am used TO running with Junior,
90 I felt no discomfort from my hur-
RED pace. and. though l had been
conscious OF people hating 10 look
NJ me in the streets | had t~raversed.
there were no pedestrians on this
street near enough to notice the
precipitancy with which l had en-
il. ! felt vaguely as II ] a
Preached = haven in this little c
water thoroughfa-e. and ] again
slowed my pace. this time TO a u
ter. as / pulled myself together. and
considered the surprising knowledge
which had Just come 10 me.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21

q week passes
In any city of any size mat some
woman OF position and good repu-
tation "A rot caught trying to steal
something that belongs to someone
else.
They steal the queerest things
these lady thieves.
They steal diamonds, Of course. or
try to steal them.
They try 10 steal watches p
bracelets, rings and earrings. but
/ thew also steal or try TO steal pillow
cases and towels. fountain pens n
/ cheap little purses and clocks-ex.
pensIve clocks and the cheapest OF
cheap little clocks.
They steal pillows. rugs and bot
! ties OF perfumery and the girl az the
notion counte saws they steal pa
pers and safety pins and spools OF
| thread and little packages OF whale
bone.
everything" says the girl nj the
notion counter. that isn't nailed
down"
And you'd be surprised 10 see the
sort OF women who try to do this
stealing.
they're not poor, pinched. starved.
looking women at all. You coulc
understand q hungry woman u sne
slipped a few things into the sleeve
OF her shabby coat-things thai she
could sell for a few cents 10 buy
more milk for an ailing baby-but
the kleptomaniac - rarely poor.
when she's poor she's Just q plain
thief ara the detective takes her for
q nice little ride in the patrol wagon
and that is just tina
The well-to-do woman-oh. that Is
different
Entirely dieferent-she denies and
errostulates and Is very indignant
Somebody slipped y Things Mto
her bag. she says.
She cries and somebody rings up
her husband. and husband comes
down and pays for the things the
kleptomaniac has taken and thai
4 for a while-ls also-that-
But it's only for o. while.
The kelptomaniac always keeps on
"klepting."
why not?
She "a never really punished for It,
J and oh she does want this pretty
things so badly.
She wants everything she sees -
FOR herself.
She wants other peoples children.
too, and other peoples clothes. and
other peoples husbands. and otner
peoples regulations
There's nothing the matter with
her al ali. IN my opinion
She Just wants things" and she's
going to have them II she can get
them without paying for them
Money. on yes. she wants money
too, she'd take that II she got the
chance-but when shs gets u she
won't spend IT,
Grab. snatch. keep. save. hide
that's all that's the matter with a
k~leptomaniac.
And II any physician or any psy'
chologist on earth can stop an en-
vious, greedy woman from feeling
envy and greed-he a cure all the
kleptomnniacs In the world--tust o.
easy as that
And such. Gentlemen or the jury,
IS the opinion OF one plain. humble.
everyday person. How do you feel
about TT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
Home Making Helps
By ELEANOR ROSS.
rs the Piano Regularly Cared For?

ton. That II because the strings OF
q p.ano are drawn 10 a certain care
fully planned tension for the tonal
range. When some notes are out OF
tune II indicates hat the strings are
either too tight or too loose-that IL.
they are e1erting more or the wrong
kind or pressure on the sounding
board than II IS prepared 10 meet.
The pressure and resistance r both
wrong. and this may result eventu-
ally in a cracked sounding board
Then one has the famous tin-pan
rattle instead OF a musical sound
when a note Is struck. And a
cracked sounding board Is practically
impossible 10 retrieve.
A piano should never be exposed
70 sudden changes OF heat and cold.
II should not be too close 70 u radl-
ator nor 10 m window. The piano
should " in that part OF the room
whore all OF Il viii rest In an even
temperature-not too damp. too dry.
too hot or too cold. While the piano
should not be left open constantly.
especially where dust - likely TO set
tie inside. still II Is desirable that the
keys should BE- left exposed 10 some
sunlight each day. II they are kept
covered constantly they will turn
yellow soon. II there IS a suspicion
OF moths about the place put a bag
or camphor balls in the plano. Once
moths get in they may wreak untold
dama=e-for the felt on the piano
keys n an ideal home for these in
sect pests. and dislodging them Is
practically hopeless.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
AIadge Recants.

Hazily l remembered that ] had
turned almost every corner which
presented itself and had travelled a
zigzag course. but i had made no
mental notation OF street names. and
! had not the slightest idea how to
get back 10 the corner where | had
turned off my course.
IL was with a shamefaced grin
hat took Mr.. Trains despised map
from my bag and looked at It. check
ing back on the blocks I had covered
while walking along the main boule-
ward. the name OF which I had re-
membered. | had taken no notice
Of the cross streets. noting only the
number OF them which I had TO
traverse and the name OF the last
M where ! was TO turn ever TO the
street upon which the Trains lived.
There was but one thing 70 do. OF
course. and that was TO inquire OF
the next ~passerby the nearest way
back TO that corner. and / put Mr..
Trains map IN my bag with d men,
tai apology 70 hat kindly. busting
gentleman and a little paean OF
thankfulness for his efficiency.
Continued Tomorrow
Copyright lsss. NswSpspu Feature SERVES. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
A Fashion Models Diary
r. GRAFT TTTnnNrr
BY GRACE
She Discusses a Ne,p Suif.

We been longing 70 get away 70
the country for at least a week
end. OF course. II / wanted to
take my vacation now ! could. but
7 lever like early vacations. The
Summer seems so interminably long.
It's difficult, too. 10 manage a
weekend because IL means leaving
town on Friday night. and Saturday
IS generally the busiest day at the
shop. and / dislike leaving the brunt
OF the work on Helene and Madame.
However. Billy's sister was in the
shop last week buying some new
Spring clothes. and she asked me to
come out to spend the weekend with
her and to name my own date.
Now. OF course. Billy and ! are
going out to his sisters next week
end. And I'm sure Wen have u
grand time. particularly TX the
weather is nice. His sisters home is
lovely.
When we 60 I'm TO bring out to
her q suit that she ordered at the
shop. She's very anxious to get Il.
and I hope IT'S ready on time. Bily's
sister has exquisite taste In clothes
and plenty or money 10 indulge that
taste. and so she Is always perfectly
dressed.
The suit I'm 10 bring TO her Is a
dressy model OF creamy-tan leda
cloth. The Jacket buttons on m
slant and II r. collared and cuffed
in brown velvet in q rolled effect.
and. Of course. there's q belt at the
normal waiStline. A f1ared skirt
comes to just q few inches below the
knee.
Ill have 10 get busy gathering my
own clothes together for the week
end. It's only a two-dny trip. but I
must have just the right costumes.
Heigh.ho! I'm going away!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
Some Odd Facts

Ordinary air contains about 81 per
cent oxygen and IS per cent nitro
gen. the remaining one per cent COM
prising argon, neon. helium. carbon
dioxide and other gases.
BY pressing a button. the patient
In q newly-designed hospital bed can
control his position from lying down
to sitting up. and make the mattress
move up or down.
Fashionable women may lavish as
much as $4,000 a Cd on the are
and dressing OF their hair. while the
average woman spends $40 annually
in the hairdresser's parlor-
After a shark has been skinned,
somewhat like twenty by-products
are obtained from the carcass. in
Guiding glue. pigments. polishing ma
terials. animal fodder and fertilizers.
About eleven different breeds OF
pigs are reared IN England. a point
which h~andIcaps breeders In their
rivalry with Denmark. where q
standard" type OF pig has been
adopted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21

BE out-of-doors all you can After
the .ong Winter months. many a
child and thousands Of adults need
the stimulating and healing powers
or the sunlight
IL II remarkable what recupers,
tive and di~sinfecting powers lie In
the suns rays. For the well person,
for the semi-invalid and fer the bed
ridden patient the direct rays OF the
sun are life-giving. Diseases are
benefited by Il. You cannot be
physically fit unless you have Il.
Much experimenting Is going on
with certain kinds OF window glass
which enable the ultraviolet rays.
those life-giving rays OF the gun. to
penetrate. II Is well known that
ordinary window glass does not en-
able these rays to filter through. But
as yet such glass Is not in common
use because Of the expense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21

Shave the bar or lemon into
II one-eighth Of a teaspoonful OF
powdered borax. Mix the borax
through the soap and then pour one
pint OF cold water into the pan. Let
this simmer over a slow fire until the
soap has dissolved. then remove and
strain through two layers OF cheese
cloth into a clean glass jar that can
be kept sealed.
When the liquid has cooled Il will
be In jelly form and the amount will
be sufficient for four or five sham
poos for a child.
When you are ready 10 use the
shampoo. beat the white OF one egg
until II Is very stiff and add this TO
the amount OF lemon soap jelly to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21
Answers to Health Queries

A. n. Q.-Are little red veins
under the skin q sign OF cancer?
2.-What causes q pain around the
heart especially after being upset
over something?
3.-what should a woman aged
81. : It. tall weight
A.-No.
May be due to
Have your heart examined.
S.-She should weigh about Ia5
pounds.
e. +. o.-what would you advise
for pimples7
A--Correct your diet and avoid
constipation. Cut down on sugar,
starches and coffee. Eat simple food.
For further Information send self
addressed stamped envelope
NJ. n. c. GLOW ar I reduce?
A-Weight reduction Is chiefly n
matter Of self-control as regards diet.
Eat very sparingly OF starches.
sugars and fats.
MARY =. r. Q.-How can I ~~4
rid Of pimples and blackheads?
A-Correct your diet By cutting
down on sugar. starches and coffee.
Eat simple food. Avoid constipation.
p. c. Q-What do you advise FOR
a discharging ear?
A.-See an ear specialist for treat.
ment.
z. L. y. Q.-How much should n
oma aged IS. 5 It. Z inches tall
weigh?
Ais there any cure for cataract
other than surgical operation?
A-She should weigh about las
pounds.
mo.
R. L. Q.-what causes poor cir.
culation7
A.-Run down state or health.
Copyright. 1889. Newspaper Feature Service Ino
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-21

OF wool. Faster and faster he went.
until he rolled right into the kitchen
and began rolling and turnbling I'M
der the chairs and table. in and out
or the cupboard and all around the
pots and pans and sleeves and graters
that were lying on the shelves or
hanging from the wall.
Isn't this a fire gamer" he shout
ed ms he tumbled from the edge of
u frying pan on the highest shelf
down to the floor.
1T certainly S." the others re-
piled. Lets all play It."
But at this instant a curious thing
happened. The cat. which was sleep
ing I'm one OF the dark
opened n corner OF an we, and TO
her delight saw what she supposed
to be q mouse scamper1ng across the
floor.
stop" cried Knarf. tits mey'
That made no difference to the cat.
which was stlll certain IL was
mouse. and poor Knarf was obliged
10 roll and tumble now fin good
earnest. for n the al had caught
him she would have made quick
work OF him. This way and that he
lodged. Just n hair ahead or her
whiskers- In vain did the others try
to catch her by the tail and hold her
back She whtsked them or as
though they were nothing at all.
scattering them IN all directions.
Frightened. Knarf rolled and tum-
bled into the hall again and made
for his masters bedroom, with hun
cry pussy close behind him. In
through the door he went.
Safe az lastr' he cried, a., with a.
spring. he landed at the foot OF his
masters bed.
But he didn't reckon on the cat.
who sprang right after him. Alas,
instead or catching Knarf, pussy
Erasped hts masters biz toe. which
was just sticking u or the corner
o. the blanket.
And. OF course. the poor boy woke
UP with a start and blamed the cat.
though * was much more the fault
OF his shadow.
Copyright. Is5c. Ss-rpapr Feature Service. Ira.