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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21

Il never belonged 10 anybody.
Everybody had a husband or a
father. or a brother-but me.
Il Just wandered around sort OF
like a stray kitten on a rainy night.
And the day after l got back
home ! heard that Stan was married
again.
I'm sorry for the girl he mar
ried-she's worrying about him now
and ] am not.
but / cried all night just the
same when l heard he was mar
ried.
II sort OF wish now I'd never gone
10 Reno. Stan would always have
come back anyhow-and now"
The woman who did not get the
divorce laughed "a strange. little
laugh, that was almost like a sob.
Isn't il queer" she said. And
I've been envying you.
Il thought o seemed so free and
happy and nothing TO worry about.
Oh. Joe Is all right most OF the time.
but he drinks a good deal and
think he is in love with another
woman and always will be.
Hes nice enough to me except
when ne meets her. and then he's
too hateful for words.
Sarcastic and critical. you know.
I wish sometimes I had gone %
Reno.
My troubles would be all over now
and as II Is there's a new kind OF
trouble every few weeks.
Sometimes IL Is money. Joe gam
bles a little. you know. and sometimes
ii Is drink. and sometimes IL is wom-
en-. Yes. ] wish I'd gone 20 Reno
and had II over"
The woman who got the divorce
put out her hand impulsively-
You stay away from Reno" she
said. Settle down in Kokomo, In
diana, or Oshkosh Wisconsin, or
Watcher. Iowa. with Joe. but you
keep away from Reno and you
won't feel like a trunk when some-
body has lost the check"
And ! thought IL was all very in
teresting and a little pitiful.
Copyright. 1880. By Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21
Is Still the Standby
Of Beauty Seekers Everywhere
IL May Be Old But IL Is Good Enough to Hare Lasted
Through the Ages and Be Recognised by Those
Who Knotr.
BY JOSEPHINE HUDDLESTON
Who KnotU.

"A THOUGH oatmeal treat
- ments for beauty troubles
are an old-fashioned remedy.
they are beneficial enough to have
lasted through the years. only to be
recognized by modern beauty cal
ture. Which means that they must
be good. Therefore. I think we'll
indulge in q few OF these treatments.
and see IL we can't clear up some
OF the oily skin conditions that I've
been hearing about.
/. OF course, we always hear more
about oily skin during Summer than
at other times. because OF the in
creased activity OF the oil ducts
during hot weather. However,
natural causes don't always meet
with beauty approval. and so we
must do something about the trouble.
] think that most OF you have
heard OF the oatmeal creams and
soaps that are on the market. and
these may be brought into service TO
your beauty benefit. The oatmeal
creams are far more recent than the
soaps are, but the basic principle
behind both preparations In cleanli-
HESS 4nCICAOACs 4 lllAlh Iudl II YOU
have been using ordinary soap for
cleansing your skin you. might
change to oatmeal soap and see IL
this doesn't help you 10 control the
oily state. If you prefer creams
though, you must use those specially
prepared for an oily skin condition,
and. although there r a number OF
these on the market. you will find
that the oatmeal creams will be more
beneficial than others. at least during
the early stages OF your efforts TO
eliminate an excessively oily con-
dition.
In addition 10 these two forms or
oatmeal for the correction Of oily
skin. there Is a paste preparation
you can make at home. and which
can be used either as a mask for
special f~acials. or, IL you prefer. il
may be used as a cleansing medium
instead Of cream or soap
The paste Is made by adding but
terrnilk TO three tablespoonfuls Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21

How can your Yam put in.
II shook its head. Il wish ! knew.
You can't imagine how disagreeable
Il Is 70 be wheeled. It's like being a
baby"
The shadows felt very sorry for IL.
for 1t wasn't very pleasant for q full
grown butterfly TO be wheeled around
ike a baby. They thought II would
be a great deal better off IL IL re-
turned 20 It's own country.
III only ! could" IL said. But I
can't move my wings any nor Be
ing wheeled around so much has
ended in making me too weak 70
fly. To make matters worse. ! have
not had a drop OF honey In days"
Wen help you move your wings
II you like" Flor suggested.
"Oh. how very kind OF you. Ill Re
delighted. Would you care to visit
my country with me? III you help
me move my wings I'll fly home
with you"
How VIII We manage it7" asked
Hand.
Just climb on my back and move
my wings UP and down"
This sounded easy enough. 10 they
climbed on its back. Knarf and Mi
other three took charge OF the other.
IAN right - start" the butterfly
cried. Up-down. uptown went the
wings. and the next instant they
rose OF the table and went flying
directly into the n~ursery-wall. which
seemed suddenly to have changed
into O sort OF dark. warm mist.
Tomorrow: Through the WALL
CcryriFht 1880. by fCwspapsr Feature service. 1ne.
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The Stars Say
For Friday, August p
Bv %CENEyIEvE KEMBLE

A VERY propitous state Of az
IN fairs. In business as well as
An personal affiliations. may be
presaged for this day. judging by
the planetary CONGREGATIONS. En-
rlovnent, new ventures and finances
are under a fairly stimulating and
fruitful aspect. encouraging to specu.
Iation as well as investment and
fresh undertakings. There may be
acme petty anxiety concerning
eapers or letters. giving rise 70 vexa-
nous or impulsive speech or acts.
Those whose birthday IL Is may
for a fairly prosperous and
progressive year. with employment.
new projects and finances flourish
snr. Investment and speculations
should thrive. but there may be
small anxieties regarding letters or
urritinxs. But this should not justify
anrry and Impulsive words o. acts.
A child born on this day may be
clever. ambitious and generally ca
nable in employment. where II should
find favor and rise 70 good position.
IL should be generally popular and
attract the attention Of those In
authority.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21
American Influence.

The American occupation Is re-
sponsible also for a marked change
in the buildings was going to say
Improvement but there is consid-
cradle contention about that. Most
OF the old houses. especially those OF
the planter class. are massive stone
affairs, having long grated windows,
flat roofs with heavy parapets and
inner courts. or patios. wooden
buildings have been interdict In Ha-
vana since 1772, which puts Cuba a
good ways ahead OF this enlightened
country Of ours. Even the houses
OF the poorer class are OF brick. most
OF them one story high.
Havana IL famous TOR its prone
nades and drives as well as its pub
lie gardens. Along the harbor front
at the East runs the Paseo de Paula.
On the north side. along the sea. is
a speedway and pleasure drive
known as the Malecon. The Prado
Is another noted promenade and
drive which runs along the water
front.
OF course, the American influence
Is greatly felt in Havana, but the
native Cubans have refused to per-
nit this country to dictate their
police regulations so that n may
gamble a little and drink a little
without breaking any laws. There
are English language newspapers in
the city and OF course. others in
the Spanish language
American money has been poured
into Havana literally since the Gu
bans took command of their own
country and 1t became. In fact, what
was the battle cry Of 1888 Cuba
Libre." And a good place It is to
visit.
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Loves Reawakening
M0dge Returns TO The Hotel to Find That Edith Had Lost No
Time in Phonng Bcky and-as Madge Suspects-fntorm-
ing Him of Heritzen's Munifcent Floral Gifts.
By ADELE GARRISON

NHE telephone operator was
most apologize and patiently
anxious. as I stepped to her
switchboard in answer { her request
70 speak TO me. 1 was annoyed by
the disregard OF my instructions.
which she apparently had mani
Tested. but. according 10 my usual
custom. I reserved Judgment. and
let no hint OF my ~displeasure show.
rs I answered her:
Yes. Miss Hicks. What is it?"
Il am so sorry" she beg n. con.
fusedly. About an hour ago a
lady called for your apartment. !
told her hat you had given orders
no m was 10 be disturbed. but she
E1id that II would be all right when
you knew. for she was Mr.. Graham's
business partner. and something had
arisen which made IL imperative that
she talk TO him. She was so Insist
ent that, finally. ! gave in. But I've
been SC worried ever since"
Don't worry n MORE" ! ad-
all right. You did exactly the right
thing"
always shall be proud OF that
smile, and my carelessiy complacent
tone, for l was so shaken with anger
by her revelation that ! felt as II
my knees would buckle under me.
] held myself in rigidly. however.
until | entered the apartment. for.
~ Mary were awake, | had no desire
10 have her witness my wrath and
chagrin. But the apartment living
room was empty. and. rushing across
TO my own room. / locked the door
behind me, and for a few minutes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21

ground oatmeal until a rather thick
but thoroughly moist consistency re-
suits. This should then be thinned
out with lemon Juice until the paste
spreads smoothly.
II you want TO take a series OF
facials to correct the oily condition.
the following method Is best.
Cleanse the skin thoroughly. using
warm water and oatmeal soap.
Rinse all trace OF soar from the
face and then. without drying the
skin. smooth a liberal amount OF the
buttermilk. oatmeal and lemon Juice
paste over the face. A bit OF gauze
that has holes cut into IL for the
eyes. ose and mouth. should then
be pressed into the contours OF the
face and fastened 50 that the Paste
doesn't crumble off as IL begins to
dry.
When completely dry. remove the
mask and rinse the skin in clear
warm water. then cold. The treat
ment should be finished OFF with an
ice massage.
i think that those who are suffer.
ing from an aggravated case OF oily
skin viii find that six OF these treat
ments. one taken each day. will
show a marked improvement in the
condition OF their skin by the end
OF the six days. Then. one daily
cleansing. in which the paste Is
used on a clean wash cloth instead
or soap. should be sufficiently strong
to finally clear up the trouble.
II oiliaess Is slight the mere wash
ing Of the face with this paste once
each day should eliminate II within
a short time. The finish treatment
or rinsing in warm and then cold
water. and the ice massage should
be used with either method.
You win find this paste bleaching
as well as corrective for oily skin,
but in severe cases OF tan Il is adj
visible TO use the mask, and to
moisten IL at least once after IL has
dried SO that quicker results are
obtained. When the mask dries out
just pat a little buttermilk over the
gauge until the paste has absorbed
enough TO become wet again. Then
let IL dry out a second time.
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Overcome ..Acidity."

They contain considerable amounts
OF acid. although not as much as
lemons do. They possess citric and
phosphoric acids. with a trace OF
malic acid.
The fruit acids are not to be
dreaded because they do not turn the
system acid. They are eliminated
from the body as alkalies and really
serve 70 overcome what Is commonly
called "acidity."
Grapefruit was native 10 China
and other parts OF Asia. IL In grown
in the West Indies. as well as IN
Oriental tropical countries. The
fruit Is comparatively new 70 the
United States.
The citrus fruits industry in this
country has made rapid strides In
the past few years. Florida and
California produce the largest guam
tity. Even in very dry sections these
fruits are produced. irrigation pro-
viding the necessary moisture.
The Bureau or Plant Industry has
for several years given particular
attention to the propagation or cit
rus fruits. New methods have been
worked out for improving all OF
than
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Discovered


I stood still in the centre OF the
living o for a second or two.
scolding myself out OF the panic
into which her absence had sent me.
/ had not thought 1t possible for
Mary to leave our apartment or that
Of the Underworld voluntarily when
she knew how carefully we were
safeguarding her. Yet IL was not
like her to 90 to the Underwood
apartment when she supposed. as ]
know she did-that everyone was
asleep over there.
/ could have no computations,
however. and / knew that. Lillian,
at least was awake. II. indeed. she
had returned from her shopping trip.
] hurried to the door and across the
hall 70 the Underwood apartment
and rang the bell.
Lillian opened the door, and at
sight OF my face. said before ! could
voice my fears:
Mary is here. Everything is all
right. Come in-and see our turtle
doves"
She murmured the last words from
the side OF her mouth, and i fol-
lowed her into the living room. She
gestured 10 the window. where, at
opposite sides OF a daintily spread
breakfast table. Mary and Noel were
eating-a lttle-and gazing souifully
at each other-much.
CONTINUED Tomorrow
Copyright. 1889. b. Newspaper Feature ssrviee. Inc
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let myself loose In one Of those
storms or anger which are some
times an imperative outlet for over
charged emotions.
Edith Fairfax must have tele-
phoned 10 Dicky almost Immediately
after talking 10 me. An hour ago."
the telephone operator had said. and
IL had been little more than that
since ! had told Edith that l had
given strict orders to the operator
not to call the apartment before /
came back. Edith apparently had
acquiesced in my dictum. and yielded
her previously expressed determine
ton TO talk to Dicky and tell him
to come down to the office to help
her with the accumulated work.
But she must have had her tongue
in her cheek. even then. and /
clenched my fingers at the madden
ing thought that she probably even
now va laughing sardonically 70
herself at the way In which she had
flouted me.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21

\" HE most glamorous things in life are oft the most fleeing.
Beauty, happiness, the tinklng sound Of joyous laughter
- all these pass as swiftly as a butterfly winging its way across
the MONDAY glory Of a flower-filed garden.
There Is but one thing that can be forever with US and that
is love. But love, like a flower, must be carefully tended il it is
to blossom at its best. Love demands sacrifice. trust, ~considera-
ton. Without all these qualities il is but a travesty on true
affection. And that is why the little God Of love 50 frequently
wears a worried look for he knows that youth is often selfish,
demanding all and yielding nothing, and he fears that love will
wing away and youth will be left a'pining, only to learn. when IL
is perhaps too late, the beauty Of unsafish love.
Youth, beauty, love, what is there more exquisite than this
triumphant trinity? When Eros finds these three combined with
the gift of true understanding he knows that Love will walk with
two fond hearts along the road of life. When youth has fled, and
beauty has faded, he knows that love will still be there. For that
is the reward of true understanding and unselfish affection. It
can never disappear, and time can but give it added glamour and
sweetness. And SO, if you will but find your happiness in a love
that gives, rather than constantly demands, you will keep love for
ever with you.
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Mary Disappears


Was she laughing with Dicky also?
That was the thought which was
most maddening. But. an instant
later my knowledge Of my husband
told me that / had no basis what
W. for such a supposition. Still
Edith's audacity must have some au-
thority behind It. Surely she would
not have dared to 60 so directly
against my wishes. unless she was
very sure OF Dicky's backing in any
thing she might choose 10 do.
IL was a serpent-like little thought,
and il coiled itself deep down within
me. 70 remain there long after / had
fought myself hack 10 sanity and
composure. / forced II down firmly.
however. as l bathed my face and
rearranged my hair when i had re-
gained composure, and ! determined
to say nothing 10 Dicky OF Edith's
effrontery unless he. himself. should
bring up the subject.
A look al the clock told me that
IL was high time Mary was arising.
and / went TO her and knocked
softly. There was no answer. and
pushing the door open. / entered, TO
find her bed empty. With a little
feeling OF panic at my heart. I ran
through the apartment. but she was
nowhere TO be seen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21

Journeys
By TEMPLE MANNING
The Exodus to Hapono

1T wasn't so very long ago, as
time u measured. that a trip
TO Havana by the ordinary
American citizen was quite an event.
comparable TO a voyage TO Europe.
Then along came Mr. Flagler with
his railroad over the keys which
makes Havana just a nice ferry
ride from Florida. And then a little
later along came the Eighteenth
Amendment TO the u. S. Constitution
and the railroad was taxed 70 ca
pacity-and has been every Winter
since. because OF course. the United
States has been dry ever since 1920.
Aside from being an oasis for
Americans Havana has many at
fractions. Since the Spanish rule
was ended in 1898 Cuba has been
an up and coming county and its
chief city is well worthy Of the
name metropolis. II is just close
enough TO New York to be able TO
absorb that atmosphere and far
enough to retain its own indfvid-
uality-and its liberty. And speak.
ing Of liberty. one Of the principal
business streets in Havana is named
O'Reilly while the other re1oices in
the conservative Castilian name Of
San Rafael.
One OF the most beautiful sights
anywhere is the harbor OF Havana
as one enters. passing the celebrated
MORO, the fort upon which Spain
relied TO protect the city and around
which cling many historic and not
a few gruesome stories. This har-
Dor has been greatly improved since
the American occupation because
where formerly all the sewage from
the city was allowed 10 pollute the
waters OF the bay. now they are
free OF that scourge.
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to Keep
Grapefruit
Fresh
"A Cool, Dry Place viii Enable
One to Hare Them On Hand
Several Weeks Before
Eating Them.
By X. S. COPELAND, vi. ID.
u. s. Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner OF Health
NeD York City.
HVERYONE should cultivate a
~. taste for the citrus fruits.
A They are good for the health
They increase vigor and stimulate
kba ha1iIv fnpnfsore

Grapefruit, or
or
"~Shaddock," as
it is called in
some parts of
the world. is The
largest member
OF the citrus
a m lily. It's
smooth, yellow
rind makes ii
attractive TO the
eye. It's pecu-
liar, stimulat-
ing acid flavor
and its slightly
lit [ z tAsfn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21
Helpful Hints

Now that most Of you have in
xnieed IN the warm weather comfort
~ having only small throw rugs on
your floors, II Is particularly i'm
rorfant that no spots are missed dur
Ing cleaning. You know those rugs
viii slip about. II also makes the
<Ioor noiishing task easier II the rugs
ere completely out Of the way. First
x-sruum the rugs or sweep them
well. then roll them up and place
+henn on a chair. During sweeping
- fhe floor the rugs r moved at
nnne with the chair and efficiency is
observed
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Care Of Grapefruit

There II great advantage in know
ing how 10 handle grapefruit. In the
home and in the retail store they
have to be kept in a cool and dry
place. They nay be kept for sew
eral weeks under the proper condi-
tons. which Is q much longer time
than most fresh fruits picked ripe
from the tree will last. The house
hold refrigerator. IL IL maintains the
proper temperature. Is a good place
for the grapefruit.
II there shows any sign OF decay.
and grapefruit il apt 10 be attacked
by blue mold rot under some condi-
tons. the fruit 80 affected should be
taken out and discarded at once.
Such decay Is very rapid in the
ordinary temperature. two OF three
days being "A sufficient time for II
70 appear.
COPYRIGHT 1880. By Newspaper Festurs Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-21
Goodnight
Stories
By MAX TRELL
Pretty. pretty butterfly.

Pretty, pretty butterfly.
Tasting every flower.
How 7 wish you'd change with me
For just one little hour.
Shadow Saying.
TT WAS the most curious butter.
fly that Nil. Flor. Hand. Yam
ana Knarf-the shadow-childrsn
had ever seen. To begin with. "
had tin wings painted a bright yel-
low with bite dots. As though that
wasn't quite curious enough already.
Il had two long tin feelers which
stuck out IN front Of its head. ana
two heels instead or legs.
The shadows met il in the rursery
last night after their masters and
mistresses were asleep. IL was rrst-
ing on the table with its wings
pointed straight up.
Good evening" knarf greeted.
Where do you come from"
Hush. you mustn't be 50 inquisi-
tive" Hand whispered.
"Oh. that's all tight" the butterfly
said. IL don't mind being asked
questions - especially sensible Ques-
tons. 4 come q n very Tine c0un"
try: It's on The o'her-side-of-the-
wall"
what's The name OF IT." Nil IN
CURED.
1T hasn't got a name" The shad-
ows were surprised. How a you
tell anyone which one IL In on the
map-' they wanted 20 know.
We always point" IL replied
simply. "Ah. what a beautiful coun-
try II is. The flowers arc every
where. What q pleasure Il II 70 fit
from one 10 the ether l wish 7 could
go hack"
"Humph. there's plenty OK flowers
out N the garden. Why don't YOU
fit among them?' Knarf asked. The
butterfly uttered a sigh Alas. I
can't fly here m / fly In my own
country. Tho air Is toe thick. Be
sides the children always wheel me
along the garden paths"
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make a real appeal TO those who
have cultivated a taste for II.
The citrus fruits, especially
oranges, grapefruit and lemons,
n exceedingly valuable foods for
everyone. They give Us the very
essential vitanins "A and Il. They
are rich also IN vitamin &. Certain
valuable mineral salts necessary TO
growth are in them. Also we find
some cane and invert sugars. which
vary in quantity from one 70 ten
Ter cent.
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The Home
Kitchen
Junket's a CrorCn-up Dessert
By ALICE LYNN r.

UNKET isn't merely a pleasant
way OF imbibing milk. II has
distinct advantages as d grown
up dessert. for its delicate texture.
flavor possibilities. not TO mention
the ease and speed OF preparation.
Junket. or rennet. to give 1t it's
technical name. can be purchased
either in tablet or liquid form. plain.
and one flavors to suit. But there are
also on the market favored junkets.
just as there are favored ~gelatines.
and one a buy in powdered form
various fruit flavors. as well as the
popular chocolate. vanilla and coffee.
Unlike most firm buildings. which
may take several hours to cook or
chill into solid form. junket solid
flies In half an hour or less and In
room temperature. II must not be
placed in the refrigerator until II
has solidified-it does not set in cold
but in a moderate temperature.
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things over.
The woman
who got the d.
vorce told her
story.
"Stan and |
were awfully in
love, you know
she said. mo
woman could
help liking Stan
that was the
trouble. They all
liked him and he
liked them all.
He was aw-
fully good 70
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Interesting Facts

Wrestling matches between women
are the latest exhibition offered to
sensation seekers in Paris.
Silver foxes and other f~ur-bearing
animals are now being bred for their
skins on over 500 farms in Germany.