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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Star Lore
WHEN A GERMAN STARTED
SOMETHING
by ARTHITR nEX CARPENTER


Little did Joseph Fraunhofer. Ger
man optician. know. in 1914, when
experimenting with the prism, that
he was beginning an investigation
that IN later years would teach men
the chemical composition Of the
sun and stars. Fraunhofer had ex-
amined the spectrum OF lamplight.
and he was curious to 81 If the
spectrum Of the sun looked the
same as that Of lamplight. 1t did
not. for lie discovered. by use Of the
spectroscope. that in the spectrum
Of the sun there appeared great
numbers of strong and faint err
teal lines. which were darker than
the rest OF the spectrum, and some
of the lines we're nearly black.
Science named them Fraunhofer
lines.
More Tomorrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Old Spanish Trail
Paving to Be Voted

OZONA. Jan. 29-tP1- Crockett
county will vote again Feb. n on
its $375,000 road bond issue. The
election Of Dec. II has been ruled
illegal because Of failure to de-
signate the rate Of interest and the
date of maturity Of the bonds In
the election notice.
The issue would pave 80 miles
Of Highway SO, including the Old
Spanish Trail IN Crockett county.
In December the vote was 257 for
TO 80 against.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29

Who am I? Who is ny companion
with whom I have been reported
lost in the Arctic wastes? From
what ship had I taken a load Of
furs when I dropped from sight?
What Is another name OF the
Great Law Of England?
What are words which are pro-
nounced alike but spelled differently
and having different meanings
called7
"A friend loyeth at all times, and
a brother is born for adversely"
Where is this passage found IN the
Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Schools Face Crisis

DEL RIO. Jan. 29-lPl- Should
voters Of this school district fail 10
approve a Sl85.000 bond issue Feb.
/. Del Rio schools might under
plans being considered by author
tiles, be placed on a half day
schedule.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Ranch Fires Fought

SAN ANGELO, Jan. 29-R= A
maintenance fund OF s14O0 IS being
sought OF rancherS and farmers who
may benefit from n new county
truck being III readiness nc al
times TO make runs into the ad-
iacent country when ranch fires
develop. The truck and pump cost
s l.400 and the Tom Green county
commissioners stipulated that other
arrangements should be made for
maintenance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
THE GRAB BAG


ANY vehicle propelled by feet Is q
"yelocipede." therefore a bicycle Il
a 'velocipede."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29

COPENHAGEN Up Or. Mar
Henius. Danish-bor citizen OF Chi
cago. has been made Knight Com
mander OF the Danebroge and pre-
scented with the Danish Order 20
Merit In Gold by King Christian.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
TOday's Anniversary

On this day. in 1912, william Nc
Kinley. twenty-fifth president Of the
United states was born.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Horoscope

Todays Horoscope
Persons born OIL this day are very
enthusiastic workers and the en-
thuSiasm endures.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29
Answers TO Foregoing Questions

I. Carl Ben Eielson; Earl Borlaud,
Nanuk.
2. Magma Charta.
3. HomonymS.
4. Proverbs, xvii, IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29

Wv hen Vicks introduced
the better method Of treating
colds externally il was espe.
cially appreciated by mothers
because il avoids dosing"
which 80 often disturbs chill.
dren's delicate digestions.
Each year more and more
adults, too, have found Vicks
equally good for their own colds.
Today, the whole trend ofmedical
practice is away from needless
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-29

dosing"
Just rubbed
on, Vieks gives
off indicated
vaporswhicha are
inhaled, and, at
the same time,
acts through the
kinlikeaplaster
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
THE BEAUTY
BOX
BY Helen FOllett-

Lean, lank ladies should not
wear lean, lank frocks. They
need cross lines, not too we'll
defined. Neck lines should never
be pointed. but rounded or
square. The hem of the skirt
should be four inches below the
knee to give the body the oest
proportions. FrockS fairly loose
in fit to conceal the angles.
Tall hat crowns add to height,
as does the uplifted coiffure.
There is such thing as over
doing the straight-line stuff.
At least twice year hair that
has been bleached or.dyed should
be subjected to hot oil treat
ments the oil being applied with
a pledget Of cotton or a small
brush and left on over night.
A dyed head of hair is pretty
much like a piece of furniture
that has been painted over and
over again: after a time the
paint must be removed and a
new start made.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
Tragedy Casts It's Shadow

She hung up. Snapped on the
lamp. Two-thirty. Her heart
leaped. What could have caused
Ken to call at such an hour?
Suddenly she began to shake
with a nervous chill, her teeth
chattering, hands so cold and
clumsy that she had trouble put
ting on her clothes. She slipped
into her heavy coat. Pulled her
hat on, regardless. Across the
room her own figure moved in
the depths Of the mirror; a
glimpse of a white face and
wide eyes as she let herself out
Of the door.
She WINGED at the creak of
the automatic elevator as she
pressed the button. A strange
frightening time to be going
out!
The street before the hotel
was cold and deserted and she
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
TEA-TABLE
CHATTER

More and more. the univer-
sal sisterhood is stepping along
toward individual beauty
beauty Of personality. The for
ward step was necessary, since
good looks are almost q drug
on the market. External per
fections are admirable and
women will chase after them
as long as the world wags ON.
Now they're out a1ter charm.
something that does not de.
pend upon outline Of facial fea-
lures, or what the scales say
when you step on them. The
new ambition Is aroused by the
fact that, whereas in the past
q person asked ''Is she pretty?"
he now inquiries. rs she inter
estinR2"
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
When Manners Are Correct
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman.

perfectly correct to wear a hat
if one chose, either to a formal
luncheon or formal dinner. q
agreed with the first point, but
not the latter. Please solve their
their problem and help If you
can, for they are depending on
you. ...... T. G.
Since it was decided that the
banquet was to be formal the
girls should have dressed for
mally for it. That is, they
should have worn evening
dresses and no hats. This is
the attire that is appropriate
to formal dinner-and usual
ly a banquet is a formal dinner.
And, Of course, the boys, too,
should have dressed formally.
At least, the girls should have
worn dinner dresses and with
out hats. For them to wear
sport dresses seems to me not
careful Of the compliment that
they should pay to the formal
affair.
No, it is not correct to wear
hats to a formal dinner
never. To a formal luncheon
one wears a hat and wears the
h a t, moreover, during the
luncheon. Now, indeed, often
one sees the hostess Of a for
NAL luncheon wearing her hat
also.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
OUR RHYMING
OPTIMIST
BY Aline MichaeIis-

Legacy
LIE does not leave. now he
Al is gone,
Great dover Of lands or gold,
And yet the wealth he passes
Brings blessings manifold.
For he bequeathSSan open mind,
A faith that life is just,
A comradeShip serene and kind,
A deep, abiding trust.
This Is the legacy he gives
To all who hold him dear,
For something Of himself StiIl
lives
To make their pathway clear:
And though his form has
passed away,
And though his course Is run,
His loved ones know, from day
to day.
The thing he would have
done. @
They make the choice he
would have made,
And through his legacy
They live life wisely. unafraid,
AS he would have them be.
-ALLNE MICHAELTg
(0ur Rhymlng OptlmiSt)
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
my Life to Live"

"No! You can't! You're
mine a" Mine I" "
Sweetheart, listen" Gently
he thrust her away. Holding
her hands down in her lap with
one of his own. Still he spoke
in that tense, unnatural voice.
my mother is dying" He
gulped. "She .nows it. She
asks only one thing. That I
marry Cecile. What can I do?"
No answer but her torn Sobs.
, After a moment he burst out.
Don't you suppose I've gone
over this and over it-all today
all tonight! I'm going mad, I
think! To give you up-and I
love you! God, I love you,
Ardeth. It's wicked to marry
one girl loving you the way
do! She-So little-and all.
And lying there-dying!" His
voice was tortured. "If you'd
seen her eyes when I said
would. She tried to smile
go
ooh. it's wrong!" rose her
muffled wall. "No one can live
another persons life!"
"Of course it'S wrong!" his
voice broke. But what can I
do? It's that, keeping her alive.
How can I wipe that look off
her face-to know I'd refuse
thet last thing she asked
Oh, I can't! I will have killed
her-you see that?"
(To Be Continued
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
A Thrilling Serial By the
Author of ''Marianne"
CONTINUED from Yesterday

} huddled in the doorway until
Ken's car shot around the cor
ner.
He did not greet her. Nor did
he get out. Just leaned over
AMI opened the door, barely
waiting until she slipped into
the seat beside him before he
started the engine again.
The girls arms chung to him
in alarm as the dark streets
reeled by. A bleak change had
come over Ken in the last few
days. The whole outline Of his
face had sharpened and some"
thing of gallant youth had been
wiped away.
She was tremulouSly aware OF
something tragic lying between
them. AWare-and afraid. Don't
speak words would bring
it out of the shadows. Words
would bring disaster.
She put out a hand and
touched the sleeve Of his over
coat as though to convince her
self of his nearness. Without
taking his eyes from the street
ahead. Ken snatched that hand
and held it hard against his
lips for a moment.
Ken, how"
"Not here. We can't talk
now. I want to look at you,"
He Steered painstakingly about
a taxi.
"But-your mother"
"She'S still alive"
Silence. 49,.
She could. only wait, anxious
eyes devouring his set profile.
A small, dark park suddenly
loomed in their path. Ken
swung the machine into the
drive. The headlights cleaned
on glossy shrubs, seeming a the
atrical green in the glare.
Then blacknesS rushed about,
them as he stopped the engine
and snapped off the current.
The watching girl could barely
make out his face by the dim
glare of an arc light some dis
"Well "'he turned to
her, speaking still in that new
tight voice, nov we can talk.
But we mustn't take long; I
have to get back. I had to see
you, though. To tell you-to
tell you-1'm going to marry
Cecile."
She sat as still as some small
stunned animal.
He drew in his breath in a
whistling sigh. "Tomorrow-at
S, in st. Matthew's Church. The
church my mother was married
in" He was painfully precise.
"Oh." Then, sharply as the
news sunk in. "Oh!"
She was crying in his arms,
her face pressed hard against
the rough weave on his over.
coat. Dreadful tears. Tears
torn out of her heart. Scalding
tears.
Don't sweetheart All,
don't " =" His husky voice
came smothered against her
hair. He had pulled off her hat,
pressed his face down on her'
head.
Madness bursting in her brain
like q flash of red light. She
had snatched his face down
in an agony Of defiance, her
words came fiercely smothered
against his lips.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
Advice to LOvelOrn
Dear Miss Fairfax:
By Beatrice Fairfax.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
My boy friend has only one
fault. He drinks too often and
too much. But when I beg him
to swear off, he laughs and says
everything win be all right when
we are married. Shall I believe
this, or do you think I ought not
to marry him? IRMA.
A man who cannot control his
appetite for drink-Still more,
one who does not even wish to-
is not q fit husband for any
woman. ] believe that every
sensible person will agree with
me. If your fiance would show
an eagerneSS to meet your
wishes now, even If he partly
failed, there might be some
hope. But since he doesn't take
the matter seriously, he would
probably drink more, rather
than less, after you are married.
I must advise you to break off
this engagement now, my dear
Ir1na, and to forget the young
man II you possibly can.
They Do Not Ask for Dates
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
We are two girl friends and
were invited to a party. We
were told to invite two boys,
and two gladly accepted. At
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

the party the boys treated u
all right, saw us home and
said they had q wonderful time.
But they never asked us for q
return date. What would you
suggest.
DOT AND DASH.
Perhaps you haven't given
them time for that return
date" or maybe they are Q
little Shy-though shyneSS Is
not a quality Of modern youth.
It would be quite proper for
you to invite them to your
homes-either Dots or DaSh's-
and have q little foursoEne
party. After that it Is reason
able to suppose they should
invite you somewhere.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
The Voice Was Ken's

She could not read, much
less settle down to sewing. I'm
possible now to work on those
precious pink things which
were to form her trousseau.
She spent the hours pacing
the small room. Five steps
brought her to the window
For the most part she sat look
ing out over the dark roofs to
where the upflung lights of
downtown painted the low-hang.
ing clouds ruddy.
+ The Christmas rush in the
stores was far removed-alien.
Strange that it should be near
Christmas. There was no holi-
day in her heart. All things
were swept away by this strain
Of waiting /" ."
Eleven. Eleven-thirty. Silly
TO wait up any longer. He
would not phone tonight.
Slowly she prepared for bed,
her hands listlesS, her heart
heavy.
She was awakened out of
troubled dreams by the shrill
peal Of the phone.
She was there, clinging to
the transmitter, speaking nerv.
ouSly, without any recollection
Of getting there.
Ken's voice coming over the
wire-such a strange, tight
voice.
II have to see you, Ardeth.
Just have time for a few min
utes. My only chance. Will you
meet me downstairs if I drive
around to the hotel?"
I'm fifteen minutes" she
promised.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
NEW FLOOR
CLEANER

Composition floorings are par
ticularly practical in the dining
room for their smooth sur
faces simplify the problem Of
sanitation.
Decorative value does not
need to be sacrificed to secure
this new aid to cleanliness for
composition floorings have been
developed to a point where they
offer an attractive alternative
to hard woods. LinoleumS,
cork composition and rubber
tiles, are made in beautiful de-
signs, plain colors and marble
lied effects, some Of them
scarcely diStinguiShable from
tile or marble. all most pleas
ant under foot.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

TN the first three days after
her return to the city Ar
deth had no word from
Ken. What meagre news she
could CLEAN from Jeanette did
little to relieve her mind. Mrs.
Gleason was close to death.
Cecile was constantly at the
apartment.
She tried to reason her fear
away. OF course she could not
expect Ken's attention at a
time like this! She must not
be petty.
At night she was afraid to
leave her hotel room lest Ken
should call her on the phone
and miss her. She snatched a
hasty dinner on her way up
from the shop, and spent the
long nights in her little aerie
perched high above the city,
waiting for the telephone to
ring.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
No. 3

Desiderio Da Seltignano, be-
tween the years 1457 and 14B5.
It is the property Of the CARRIER
Galleries, at 1910 Connecticut
Ave. N. w.
The Washington Times tDtu
publish from day to day inter.
esttng specimens of authentic
antiques. Readers possessing
genuine antiques, particularly
articles Of Colonial or early
American origin or of historic
association, are inUited to for.
tOGrd photographs and records
for publication, or notify the
Antique Editor and q photo0-
TGpher tOtH be sent.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
YOUR RULING
STAR
BY William Shwader-
THE YEAR AHEAD
For those whose birthday is

THE YEAR AHEAD
For those whose birthday is
April 8
IF today Is your birthday, dur.
l. ing the coming year you
should be mentally alert and
capable of handling any un-
pleasant or peculiar situation
which might arise. There are
advantages to be gained through
discreet management.
Important dateS-Avoid ex-
ceSses Of all kinds, take no
risks and maintain routine dur
ing April, also from June 8 to
II, July 3 to 6, September 0
to 13, october 4 to 8, October
II to November IA, December
8 to 81 and February, 1881.
Good for general affairs, make
efforts to advance your inter.
eSts from April % to 26, June
2 to 5, November 8 to IL, FEB
ruary to 4 193D. Contra.
dictory dates show two oppos-
ing influences.
A child born today should be
imaginative, sensitive and
artiStically inclined. He should
gain through writings.
Tendencies for tomorrow
april 10)-In the late after.
noon an opposition from the
Moon and Mars warns against
haSty judgment and rash con.
duct. 1t would be a poor time
to start on an important iour.
ney. Act discreetly and con.
troll your feelings.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

VXTATcHFUL eyes, with . serious envy made Of many
w mixed thoughts!
If you blessed with imagination or even have
of your thoughts to draw upon you can read
what is written in the four eyes at gaze
0ne with shining eyes swarmng ambitions envies the
other her pOse her worldly mind casual manners her
air. her experiences her makeup!
The other in spite of herself envies Missy in return
her youth her sleek freshness the natural bloom face
still infante!
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

Some old poet thinking aloud upon envy advised you
thusy envy where envy makes you yourself smaller
widening the distance between you and the object of your
wishul eyes, ''be not thine worm cried he. yet
said he again. such jealousy hurts not others but may
make thee better is good spur!''
good for La Siren to envy the freshness Of mind and
body Of Missy but not good for Missy to envy the
blase beauty Of La Siren of the casual and
clever makeup!
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
What Do You KnOu?
ANSWERS TO TODAY,S TEST
Questions on Editorial Page

Oracle Gravity: Infancy: Procrastinaon: Head:
lSSOt0SO t appoxmatey Grand singing Probably
C1644173D TO- 872; H. Monster is part man and part
horse H. Chinese official 49, Long narrow arm of the sea
bounded by high cliffs; H.
from tower calls the devout to praye 15
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN::

DEAR Mrs. BEECKMAN:
At a high school banquet
given recently for our football
boys it was generally conceded
that the banquet was to be for
NAL. Some Of the girls wore
hats and sport dresses; others
wore hats and dinner frocks:
others wore evening frocks end
nothing on their heads. Later
a discussion arose between A
and B. A insisted that it was
The Washington times., 1930-04-09
Timely Topics

The republic of Argentina
has more railroads than any
other country in South America.
Meat is seldom served IN
homes in Switzerland, except for
some special occasion.
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

Nineteen has been known to shed tears in this youth
worshipng age Forty nine-n Fortynine fasci
mating.
And everybody knows that Forynne sheds tears over
Nineteen. Whether Nineteen be fascinating
The Washington times., 1930-04-09

A BOvE is reproduced an ex-
ALA tremely interesting bas
relief, the work of a sculptor
Of the early Italian school. It
represents the Madonna
The work of art was done by
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-11-12
Teachers Institute
Was Well Attended
Supt. TheO Jensen Presented
With Gift in Recognition
of Her Services

One hundred fifteen teachers of the
rural and semi-graded schools of
Redwood county attended the fall
institute at the Lincoln auditorium,
Redwood Falls, last Thursday and
Friday.
One teacher was unable to be at
the meeting because of illness.
Twenty-eight members of the normal
training departments of the Lam
berton and Redwood Falls schools
and their instructors also attended.
Many visitors were in attendance.
Miss Anna Swenson of the depart
ment of education, st. Paul, was the
instructor. Subjects stressed were
History, Geography and Language.
A splendid spirit was displayed on
part of the teachers, indicating de-
sire for help in their work.
AS token Of appreciation for
services given, Miss Theo Jensen,
county superintendent, was presented
with a gift of remembrance by John
Zwach, president of the rural educa-
tional association in behalf of the
rural teachers, at the close of the last
session.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-11-12
Gas Proposition
Under Consideration
City Council Tables Proposal
of Municipalities Gas
Corporation

Municipalities Gas Corporation,
Minneapolis, presented a proposition
for gas franchise before the city
Council which was tabled for further
investigation and consideration.
This concern has started to build a
plant at Wahpeton, Minnesota and
has also secured a franchise at De-
troit Lakes. This is a Delware cor
poration.
Proposed gas is liquified petrol
cum, butane air carburization, phil
fuel process. According to the pro-
position the rate represented is COM
paratively lower than ordinarily, and
it is figured that it can be afforded
by anyone.
Gas should be ready for distribu-
ton one year from date of granting
of franchise according to the propos-
ed ordinance. Construction requires
about six months.
Plants operating on similar pro-
cess by other concerns are Bemidji,
Chrisholm, Minnesota and Clarinda
and Sheldon, Iowa.
The franchise as proposed,is sinil-
ar to the one granted by Montevideo
recently to similar corporation.
The City Council have had inquir-
les from six other corporations dur
ing the past year as to whether or
not they would consider gas PROPOSE
tions. The reply to each has been to
the effect that due consideration
would be given a proposition pre-
scented to the council.
Municipalities Gas Corporation
was the first to send a representative
to present such a proposition. Others
will in due course of time be consid-
cred.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-11-12

This photo shows Theo. Balko,
champion corn husker, winner of the
sixth annual Northwest Contest, as
he appeared at the scene of the con-
test, Avoca, Murray county, Novem-
Der 5.
AS result of winning this con-
test Theo. Balko received cash prize
of 500 from The Farmer, Farm
Stock and Home, sponsors of this
event, and also free trip with ex-
penses paid to the National Contest
staged at Norton, Kansas, Friday,
November IA.
In winning the championship Bal
ko established new record, a net
total 1890 pounds of corn. Ray
Hanson, runnerup, Cottonwood coun-
ty champion, was close second with
one pound less. Jay Johnson, Muir
ray county winner, placed third with
l,685R pounds.
Over a network of 81 stations, the
National broadcasting company will
broadcast the National Contest Fri
day from 1870 to 1890 o'clock. Fol-
lowing are the stations which radio
fans may tune in on: KSTP, st. Paul;
WOW, Omaha; WHO, Des Moines;
voc, Davenport; and WEMC, Super
ior.
County Agent Nate Bovee, John
Brown, John Kohler, A. w. Park,
Chas. Huhnerkoch left Wednesday
for Norton, Kansas, scene of the Ma
tional Contest.