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splendid time. II nothing more hap
pens We'll beat old Phil down there,
but whether we get Noel away before
he drives IN the gate Is on the lap OF
the gods. But II he should come while
were in the house all Is not lost save
honor. I've doped out a plan"
"'Doped.' is probably the right
word" Dickv growled. But 90 on.
Shoot the works. I'll let YOU know
when you get through whether /
approve or not"
who's talking to your" his friend
demanded. Speak when you're
spoken to. me lad. Here's the low
down. Lady Fair. AS soon as you
and the Dicky-bird are out OF the
car I'll drive II through the back
ward. the other side Of the barn and
head her UP toward that back way
through the woods. Ill throttle her
down and keep her running while
you're In the house. That way we
won't have TO have any noise start
ing. You'd better get your father
up. II he isn't on deck already. Don't
have him dress; then he'll be able 70
give the air OF a gentleman disturbed
al his slumbers when Phil arrives.
I'll bank on that diplomacy OF
his to keep old Phil puzzled and &C.
cupied while Katherine and you and
Dicky get Noel out OF the kitchen
door and rush him up to the car.
Don't show any lights II possible X
cept the night lights you always
keep. See that your window shades
are drawn tight and turn on only the
dim. shaded lights. Katherine will
have everything ready for Noel.
won't she?"
She said she would" ! answered.
Then it's done" Mr.. Underwood
commented. and IN his tone wa the
admiration we all feel for Katherine's
efficiency. The only difficulty VIII
be Noel's reaction when he's Weakened
and learns what's up. There's where
youN come IN. Lady Fair. D!cky,
don't let Noel see you until you're
ready 20 start. You can keep a gen
eral watch 10 see that nobody else
OF the family starts anything IN the
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"Your Brutal Husband

Your thought was eminently cor
rect Mr.. Underwood said as he bent
70 the switch key and sent the big
a on rs way again. You naturally
surmised that he meant what he aid
when he told YOU TO shut UP and sit
still But. child. when you've sum
mered ard Wintsred with that bird
as long as ! have you'll learn that he
chirps many a time without having
any idea what tune he's on. III you
take my advice you'll go back TO
sleep after I've answered the ques-
tons YOU probably don't care TO ask
on account OF your brutal husband"
Her brutal husband will land one
on your nose in another minute II
you don't keep your trap shut"
Dlcky declared. but there was no
more rancor in his voice than in that
OF hts big friend.
"Ye-ah7 And how many Of his
brothers7" Mr.. Underwood drawled.
Then went on talking 70 me as II
Dickv had not spoken.
We're almost at the turn 70 Riv-
erhead. Lady Fair" he said. less
than a mile away. We've made
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
By Josephine Huddleston

Naturally oils are the solution TO
the problem. and I've seer hair that
really was too harshly treated and
baked far too long. respond In a
most pleasing manner 10 the consis-
tent and intelligent use Of oils.
In cases OF extreme dryness. even
dryness not due TO permanent wav-
ing, olive oil proves effectual. We've
talked about this before IN the col
umn. and / merely mention IL again
IN case you've forgotten. II Is best
20 literally soak the scalp and hair
with olive oil and then bind a heavy
towel around the head and let the
oil remain on for several hours. over
night L YOU can conveniently 60 so.
The oil should be heated slightly be.
fore application. and IL you will
use one-third castor oil 10 two-thirds
olive oil results viii be far more graf
flying.
This use Of oils neceSsitates more
or less laborious shampooing TO in
sure complete removal, but. and this
IS a splendid plan. II you sort OF 20
into hiding for a few days you
needn't be too careful about remov-
Ing all Of the oil with hat one
shampoo.
I've found that two or three lather-
ings Of a good shampoo leaves just
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IN New worry.


But I was far too excited now 70
20 to sleep. although Dicky was 80
insistent upon my cuddling down in
the blankets that 70 please him 7
again feigned slumber. l knew that.
Dicky-like, he was ashamed OF the
manner he had used toward me. and
was trying 10 make amends. So ]
docilely rested against him and did
not open my eyes. even when. after
an eventless passage over the east
end roads. the car slowed down and
turned into the farm gate.
Wake up. Madge." Dicky said.
shaking me gently. Were here.
And there isn't a light except the
one upstairs in the hall we always
keep. What do you SUPPOSE
That Katherine IS very much on
the Job" ! returned. And then. ms
Dicky was helping me out we heard
the prolonged ring OF the telephone
Just inside the door.
.Ver!tzen. I'll lay three 70 one"
Mr.. Underwood said. We'll. at least
he isn't here yet. You two get in
side as quickly as the Lord will let
you. and I'll rush the car UP back
OF the barn where I told you. And
for Pete's sake hustle"
But I found myself torn with ap-
prehension as Dicky hurried me up
the steps az the farmhouse. Suppose
that the shrilling telephone did not
have Philip Verltzen az the other
end. Suppose something had hap
pened 10 Mary,
Continued Monday
Copyright. 1859. Ss~ppspG Feature Service, fne
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70 remember something, uttered am
exclamation OF dismay. You won't
enjoy 1t. YOU won't" she said.
You'd better turn right back TO your
farm. You're not going TO enjoy
your visit at all"
But the cheese2' IL sighed
You'll lever get I'll"
The other shadows wanted TO know
how she knew. and she explained
that she had read all about Mr.. Coun-
try Mouse and his city cousin. BY
this time. however. they had reached
the city houses house. Mr.. City
Mouse himself. spying his country
cousin out OF a corner ar the cellar
window. hurriedly fetched him inside.
Are you sure It's safe 70 come
inT" AZ asked doubtfully- The shad-
ows don't seem 70 think 50. They
saw they've read
Nonsense" said the city u
Wen 80 to the pantry az once.
There's a big cake az cheese waiting
for us"
Don't Co." Hand warned again.
liz was too late. They disappeared
into the pantry. Here the country
mouse was delighted TO discover "A
huge cheese. and, being hungry from
the long journey. eyed II with great
satisfaction
Have as much OF Il as YOU
please" his cousin invited. 1T all
belongs 10 me-
My. aren't YOU fortunate % live
IN the city where you can have -
much cheese and all the other fine
things in this pantry"
The city mouse stroked his whf=-
kers. Yes. I am much more fortu-
nate than YOU. But do start or the
cheese. ] know you're hungry"
Just AZ the country mouse began
~ nibble the cheese there was IN
swish IN the air and Z its horror
IL saw the cat coming down upon
them. Away II fled. out through tbs
door and hack on the road - the
country. too frightened even no
glance behind. A little way down
the road n met the shadow-children
again.
You were right" L said II
should never have gone nj all. I'm
much better of in the country"
And before they could ask Il 70
explain II had disappeared.
C~opyTishi. 1850. NswrpaDer Feature Servis. rns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
A Fashion Models Diary
Despite a "Saring Streak" Oracle Manages The Purchase of
a Dainty Business FrOck.
Bv A THORNCLIFFE

MYTH great ceremony and aol-
w emnity Billy and ] Offered
our bank books 70 each other
tonight for careful examination. II
was a proud moment. for we had
both kept promise and made a
deposit IN our savings account. Just
As we had said a few nights ago We
would do. The little house with the
frilly kitchen curtains and the def
blue pottery seemed absurdly nearer
absurd because there must be many
more such deposits before II will he
a reality. Anyway we We're immensely
pleased with ourselves and decided
10 60 70 "a theatre TO celebrate. And
I absolutely refused 10 let Billy get
the most expensive seats that he
could buy. He has always insisted
tha when he takes hts fiancee q the
theatre that 'the best is none too
good" However. I told him that Id
much rather see that extra money
20 in the savings account When we
are both working and trying 70 plan
for q future IL does seem rather
short-sighted for US 10 spend money
extravagantly on entertainment.
I'm going 10 start trying 70 apply
some Of Letty's practical ideas OF
budgetinE. The stories she told about
her economies in the early days OF
her were humorous. but
an inspiration. nevertheless. She
has certainly had compound inter
est on her win OF those days.
And the outcome OF the evening was
that Billy and ! had n OF the pleas
ATTEST times that we've enjoyed IN
weeks. IL was a real lark.
After very careful figuring on
my cash IN hand after going
70 the savings bank I discovered
10 my JOY that ! could still az.
ford a new frock that I needed
10 wear at the shop. Ny day
time wardrobe was looking sadly
neglected. and II does take 80 many
things for warm weather when 2
must appear neatly dressed all day.
every day. I think I made a sensible
selection. and I know I made q fash
ionable me. The dress Is ~ heavy
black crepe. tailored type. and
with short sleeves that will be cool
and comfortable. There are neat in
verted pleats IN the skirt. which is
set on a yoke Of geometric design.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
R~eawakening r.
By Adele Garrison

A T my husbands annoyed ad-
II duration I pretended 70 waken
from the slumber I had
feigned because / feared vexing him
with questions concerning the blown
out tire which had delayed US. But
7 wished I could 60 on pretending
sleep. for / saw that the interruption
TO his nap. together with the fear OF
not reaching the farmhouse before
Philip Veritzen. had put him into one
or hts captious moods.
"Oh. Dlcky. I'm 50 sorry" ! said.
sitting up and rubbing my eyes. Did
you tell me about the tail-Iight being
out? / didn't know. I would have
watched every second, but I
thought-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
TTH the increasing use OF
permanent waves many
women find dry hair prob

women find dry hair prob
lens disturbing, and, although there
Il a natural cause for this. the fact
remains that such dryness can be
eliminated II you viii take the pains
TO do II.
Please don't think I'm opposed TO
permanents. I'm not. having just
had a new one. but with each sue
ceeding permanent I find the in
creased need or special scalp and hair
treatment.
That Is only natural because OF
the preparations used In giving per
manents and the intense heat which
must be used. We cant eat our cake
and have ID. trn. even In beauty cul.
ture. And. while Il IS undoubtedly
true hat the average permanent to
dav is far more satisfactory than the
very best one was a few years back.
this still doesn't alter the fact that
even the finest ones are slightly
drying.
Reputable permanent waver will
openly tell you this and give YOU fun
details for counteracting the condl.
ton. knowing that il is far better
70 be honest with patrons than Il Is
10 dssclatm certain facts which even
tually viii be found out anyway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
Goodnight
Stories
BY MAX TRELL

What will you have TO eat,
Mr.. Mouse?
Take anything that you please.
III take some bread
And III take some cake
And III certainly take sons
cheese"
Shadow Song.
M ~. Flor. Hand and Knarf-
W. the shadows ~ five reaI-chit
dren-were inside the Mother
Goose book one day when they met
a mouse.
Good day" II greeted. taking OF
its cap Can you tell me where my
cousin. Mr.. City Mouse. lives7''
He lives IN the city" replied Nil
promptly.
Yes. I know that. But where Is
the city? That's what lid like 10
know"
Now the shadows knew Mother
Goose-land very well from having
wandered about 50 much IN II. and Il
was no trouble at all for them 10
show the mouse the right way. In
deed. they decided that since they
had nothing better 10 do they might
Just as well accompany IL 50 that it
wouldn't get lost.
Thank you. thank you" IL kept
saying. unable 70 hide its pleasure.
You're very. very kind
Are you from the country" Yam
asked. as they came near the city
at last.
Yes. I'm Mr.. City Mouse's coun-
try cousin. "A few weeks ago ne Wis
tied my farm. But he didn't think
much or the way I lived. nor or the
rough simple food that / ate. 90
he invited me 70 his home in the city.
where he promised me cheese three
times g. day. I'm very fond OF cheese.
I'm sure I'll ENJOY the visit"
Suddenly Hand. who had been
walking along with her forhead
wrinkled. as though she were trying
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

MAIL.
"A wor m a n
w h 0 4
c 0 urs e, the
Friend Steal
err is a wo-
man.
"A man may
: I e a h )
friends wifi G,
or his daugh-
Ter or MS SIS
ter. he may be
a little tricky
" h h s
( r e n d S
m o n e Y 1900
h e m a take
his frie DIS
ioh au-axv fror,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
The Stars Say
For Sunday, July 6.
Rr %CENEVIFNE KEMBLF.

TNDAT'S horoscope j. not a
very happy one. especially FOR
those in the employment az
others. or IN social. domestic o. az
fectional matters. There Is prospect
Of strife. trpetuouE movements and
general lack % discretion and tenn
pered behavior. an M which may lead
10 regrettabie circumstances and
events.
Those whose birthday ID Il may
have a troublesome year. which may
be contributed "a by hastv words and
deeds. iii-considered changes and n
general attitude az turbulence and
dislnterration. unless ? firm resoiu-
lion is brought to hear IN defeat such
modes az sclf.und0ng. Temperance.
moderation and conservatism are en-.
Joined IN both business and all per
eonai relations
"A child horn on this dav may need
n rigid schooling and discipline IN
seif-control and moderation ~ All
things. as In may he prone 70 rest
1~essness. rowing. passionate and in
temperate demeanor. which may con-
tribute 20 q general state q unhan-
rfreex and failure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
Some Odd Facts

Lalybirds. 50 useful for destroy
Ing greenfy ard other pests Ia the
garden. are ''farmed N England and
the United States, in this country
they are sold by the pound.
The cross on the top Of ST. Pnul's
Cathedral. London. is much larger
than 10 looks. the arms being eleven
feet long and as wide across as the
back Of a carthOrse.
Four pairs a. twins who attend a
school at Nusweii Hill. London. have
all won scholarships.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

Pasteur CAV e
to the world
the benefit of
his treatment
for the disease.
By the timely
u 5 e of his
by
no u alton
nobody ne e d
die Of the dis
at the
present time.
OF I Il o s e
who are bitten
by dogs only
about 10 per
cent develop
I h e disease.
The large ma
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
DEAR NANCY LED

nEAR NANCY LED
~ I am fifteen years old and
have been going with a boy about
two years my senior. Ny parents
do not wan me TO GO with him.
but he Is 50 nice 10 me ! can't
help liking him.
I had a party and invited all my
friends and also invited this Young
fellow. Nv mother did not say
anything. and yet she doesn't want
ne 70 70 with him. Please tell me
what 10 do. OF course. | don't
think OF love and marriage, but do
you think II IS wrong TO be friends
with the young man?
JUST Me.
lust NE: Regardless OF your age,
u II your parents do not approve o.
your friend that should be quite SUI.
ficient for you 10 cease seeing him
To invite someone 70 your home. 81
whom your parents do not approve
Is ar affront 70 them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
Words of the Wise

Love comforteth, like sun
shine after rain
Shakespeare.
Adrersity reminds men OF re-
IiCior. -Lfvy.
A woman's whole existence is
q history Of the affection.
Irving.
4 foolish consistency is the
hobgoblin OF little minds, qdored
by little statesmen and phil0s0-
Pliers and dirires. Emerson.
Our griefs how swift. our
remedies how slow.
Prior.
he tCho has put q goof finish
70 his undertaking is said I'M
hare placed O golden crotr7 ~
the tchoIe. -EusthdtiBs.
A moral, sensible, and well
bred man will not affront M.
and no other can.
-Cowper.
Nerer let your zeal outrur
your charity: the former is but
human. the latter " drive.
-B1lfCu
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The Methods
Of a Social
Climber
She "StedIs" Friends and Uses
Them 10 Step Higher, but
IL Can't Last, She's So
Curious.

By wINIFRED A

"HE Friend Stealer' is back
in town-and everybody ID
mad-not vexed. not annoyed,
Just plain old-fashioned American
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

NJ hRMA EAHAMN &AAAAE IAN~ VS.
49, through strict attention and
earnest application to the affairs in
hand. especially 70 literary pursuits
and 20 those occupations dealing with
mining, machinery. real estate and
agriculture. There Is some danger
Of subtle undermining t~reachery on
sinister attacks unless a close watch
be kept On affairs generally. New
Undertakings are particularly sub
Sect - this onslaught CT cunning or
duplicity.
Those whose birthday Il is may
rcap a good year ~ substantial re-
turns hy strict application and indus
Try with affairs in hand rather than
sn new undertakings. These have a
menace Of treacherv. dunlicity or
cunning. which may only be circum-
vented bv vigilance and close atten-
ton 10 such peril.
A child born on this day should be
talented. industrious and faithful.
but may be subject 70 subtlety and
craft in its affairs. IL should. how
ever. succeed through its own merits
and vigilance.
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way OF lights or agitated questions"
AN right. General Pershing."
Dicky said. Il have your orders
down pat. and I'm sure mein frau
has. too. Now. II you've quite fin
ished Ill try TO put her 10 sleep
again"
III you're as efficient at that Job
as YOU were In waking her up for
nothing Mr.. Underwood retorted.
you can hand yourself a cross NIT
palms"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
Advice to
By NANCY r

nEAR NANCY LEE:
- Would you please tell me
this: II a boy brings you a box OF
chocolates are you supposed 70
open il then or later / know
some or my friends open u when
the boy Is there. some when he has
gone. Please tell me. Yours truly.
ID. II. 81. 81.
n II. s.. 81: II would he a very
II poor show OF hospitality X YOU
failed 20 open the box OF chocolates
A gift. personally presented, should
always Be- opened at once. This gcs-
ture symbolizes enthusiasm and ap-
probation.
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AA4# Az 49, RLG MAHAM So - MN 81
ordinary cake. not shortcake-and
what a world az difference that
makes 10 the tasty diner who
wants genuine" shortcake-
Here Is a simple recipe that may
be varied by the addition ~ any kind
az flavoring-frult. or what have
YOU.
Shorteake.
2 cups -four
4 teaspoons baking powder
I teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons shortening
x cup milk
S.fr flour. baking powder. salt and
sugar together. then N the short
ening with a knife. and gradually
add the milk so as 10 form a soft
dough. Spread on two creased tins
and bake in a hot wen for fifteen
or twenty minutes. Then remove
from the oven. spread with butter
and whatever filling is decided on.
Strawberry shortcake Ear be served
with the straw berries whole between
layers. and a covering OF stiff whip
ped . IN between and on top. or
the berries. II large. may be cut in
half and covered with powdered
sugar for half an hour or SO before
being spread. Another pleasant vari-
alton Ia 70 pile the halved straw
berries between the LAYERS, crush q
cupful ~ Strawberries and mix with
stiff whipped cream. sugared TO
taste. Pile his pink cream on top
or the cake and between layers also.
IL desired.
All the fruits in season are espe-
cialiy delicious as desserts II served
as shortcake. This is also an excel
lent way OF using Up less than per
feet fruit. Ripe peaches sometimes
present a dilemma. Their flavor is
delicious. but 20 the eva the fruit ~
not attractive. Cut up and peeled.
with the marred parts discarded. al
the best features are preserved and
waste avoided.
This shortcake ma also b the
foundation az other than sweet
dishes. As n main dish. many vege
tables. meats. fish. etc. may be
served as shortcake. S~weethreads.
mushrooms, clans. shrimps. lobster.
may he cooked creamed and served
on individual rounds q shortcake. A
delicious dish for luncheon. = light
supper or late Sunday tea.
Also some q the less popular but
desirable foods may Be handsomely
disguised in shortcake and receive a
pleasant welcome. Prures or figs.
cooked and chopped. then mixed with
whipped cream and piled on a short
cake are really quite good Certainly
more cheering 70 the y than a
plebelan dish of plain prlnes stewed.
Any food piled on shortcake should
be well-seasoned. Fruits should be
az good flavor. cream lightly sweet.
ened and favored with either vanilla.
almond or fruit Juice. Meats. fish or
vegetables need additional splicing. as
the shortcake itself Is rather flat.
IT'S charm lies tn the crisp texture.
not in IT'S flavor. The addition az
curry. ginger. bay. onion or other
strong s~easoninEs IS an Improvement.
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A white crepe yoke that II cut ~
n with the kimona sleeves "A set
on the blouse IN the same pattern.
The neckline IT, plain and held in a
y point BY two black buttons. Now
that berets are being worn for lunch
cons and one the street. especially
when they are Of silk or broadcloth
II "a dark color. I decided that a
black beret would be "A chic finish
for my costume. II Is really very
successful.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

The Trio Arriue at the Farmhouse,
Apparently Well in AdUance Of Phil
Terifzen, bur a Netr Fear Grips Madge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

WYE ARE always afraid of
wv the word "hydrophobia."
II has a sinister sound, and
rsed to be the cause Of a great
many deaths. This was before
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
For Monday. July u.

NJ ' =: ::..': ~ :: go. :: =:::.'; s..: s e:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
Be Cautious
In Treating
Pet Bites
Play Safe, Yarns Authority,
for There's Danger Of Hy-
dTophobia. Prompt. Right
Treatment Is Use.
Sy r. s. COPELAND. VI. D.

U. s. Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner NJ Health
Nei0 York City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06
The Home
Kitchen
By ALICE LYNN r
Shorfcake for Dessert or Main
Dish

IF shortcake Is a favorite food in
the family II may be served up
n other ways than dessert. After
all. sh0rtcake foundation IS merely a
biscuit IN another form. II should
not be too sweet-that stamps X as
ordinary cake. not shortcake-and
what a world az difference that
makes 10 the tasty diner who
wants genuine" shortcake-
Here is a simple recipe that NAV
be varied by the addition ~ any kind
az flavoring-frult. or what have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

csusirst 1889. N-u.pau-r F.uiur. s.rris. In.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-06

Love comforteth, like sun
shine after rain.
Shakespeare.