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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
The Stars Say
For Thursday, April 10.
By CENEVIEVE KEMBLE.

A DAY OF excitement and prob
- ably friction and unrest is
forecast from the stellar mu-
tations OF this day. although there Is
the prospect OF the breaking up OF q
longcongested condition which ma
clear the way for future substantial
progress Nonetheless. II Is admon-
ished that funds should be handled
conservatively, and speculation and
possibilities OF litigation avoided.
Loans and extravagance should also
be summed. rs rash and impetuous
moves would complicate matters.
Calm and cool elaboration might Off
set difficulties.
Those whose birthday Il IN may be
called upon TO meet some perplex-
ing conditions during the year,
which may best be manipulated by
restraint. cool Judgment and wise
d~eiiberation, rs friction and tunult-
uous conduct would prove perilous.
Speculation. extravaganza and liti.
CATION should be Stunned. There IL
some promise OF future progress by
the removal OF some old obstruction
or congestion.
A child born on this day should
be diligent. patient and persevering.
but may complicate its affairs by a
tendency 10 rash and impetuous con.
duct. as well as extravaKance and
speculation.
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Answers TO Health Queries

~. r. o.-My eyes are enlarged.
due to Eoitre. Had goitre removed
but my eyes r still enlarged. will
they V be normal?
A-Yes. but will take some time.
Mrs. ". =. o.-what should q
woman 2s years old. 5 II. 5 inches
tall weigh?
2.-Would IL be wrong for m tuber-
cular mother to nurse her child?
Abs pounds.
Yes.
X. c. OWN quinine medication
cure malaria?
Ain most cases. See your doc
tor.
v. II. GLOW can I cure indI-
gestion?
A.-Eat simple food and avoid con-
stipation.
Q. ~. o,-whst causes eczema?
A-Faulty diet.
"a. RI. M. o.-what causes q baby
TO have sites?
A.-Sties may be due to some in
testinal trouble. See your doctor.
p. M. Q.-What would you advise
for a nervous breakdown?
A.-You require a thorough physi.
cal examination including the teeth,
tonsils and urine. The intestinal
tract must be made to function.
Change Of scene and diversion are
essential. Sleep. rest. fresh air,
gentle exercise. with good and
proper care you will feel yourself
again.
1880. Newspaper Tsaiars ssrrirs. Inc.
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lpany them. They are less construct
ed IN the matter OF hours during
which they may be considered ap-
propriate. too. than in years gone BY.
Many or them are appearing in tall
ored versions with a fiared off-the-
face brt.n to be worn with daytime
prints and crepes. The large picture
models. usually banded and bowed
with ribbon, are OF course, the per-
feet frame for the afternoon gown.
Some OF the lacy straws are being
adapted TO models that fall In line
with the sports mode. While black
IS an outstanding color In this type
q hat, colors and pastel shades are
also important.
That one may expect to walk down
a flower-strewn path ~ prophesied
ny p recent footwear displays. The
floral motif. 50 important in printed
FABRICS, has influenced the designers
OF footwear. One Of the shops tina.
Ia q reputation for being constant
ly alert 70 the newest recently
displayed slippers with hand-sewn
floral motifs OF kid worked out in
combinations OF pastel tones in
sstralak. Another interesting fea.
ture was remarked BY lizard In leaf
motifs applied as tipping. strap and
quarter trimming in natural coiors
on patent leather and kid. The same
idea Is repeated on evening models
where astralak appears on slippers
In gold or copper.
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'footbrake. then shifted the gear
lever from first TO e and re-
leased the emergency inch by inch.
We glided backward 80 easily. even
around the curve. that | found my
self enjoying the experience. as |
10 any new motoring angle. But
when we had turned around at the
foot OF the hin ana were headed once
o for Kingston / let the a out
along the level road In q burst or
speed which I would not have dared
before.
For I had just remembered that
Mrs Hashrouck had said her hus-
band would accompany the private
detective II he got away before seven.
II the man were a reckless driver,
as I surmised. and struck that Icy
stretch along the mountaInside at
full speed-could I ret TO the
Trains home in time TO warn Mr..
Hasbrouck by telephone Of the dan
ger on the road?
CONTINUED Tomorrow
Copyright 1850. Newspaper Feature ssrViss. Ins.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Seen Along Fifth Avenue
By LOUISE DUNTLEY

Taffetas are having their day.
literally and figuratively speaking.
Although we have become quits
,,aed now 10 the soft rustling Of silk
trait Is waited from brilliant ball
rooms and floats through moonlit
Gardens. IL IS a sound that has not
heeu heard during the shining hours
for many seasons. Taffeta is a fab
,.ie that belongs definitely 10 the
Snring mode or 1880 and is fashion
ing many Of the smartest afternoon
fro~ks. Although plain blacks and
Tarlx blues are frequent. many
models implant their current fashion
authority BY scattering small. multi
~olored flowers over the dark
rounds. Dresses OF this type en-
aorse the draped silhouette by the
manner in which they are swathed
~nnut the hips, and again by a
Sraned neckllne. Generally fitness
q imposed below the knees and the
hemline Ia even at the ankles. One
81 the popular little Jackets that
~each only to the hips and is de-
e1oned Of either taffeta OF soft vel.
Vet completes an ensemble that is
both smart and new.
. hats OF lacy straw and
horsehair braids r making an un-
nsaallv early appearance this Spring.
pefinitely feminine and delicate. they
nre distinct compliments OF the
ruffled dainty frocks that accom-.
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WHERE'S an awful lot in the handbag, even
when it's empty. For a really smart hand
bag will easily lend distinction 70 even the
plainest suit or outfit, providing. Of course, that
it is appropriate to the outfit with which it is
carried. The bag-and-shoe ensemble note is
being strongly stressed this season. especially
with daytime clothes Of the more tailored vari-
ETY.. The fabric bag is gaining in Importance,
judging from the number imported recently
from both Paris and Vienna.
For a more concrete study Of the shoe and
bag situation we refer you to the sketches that
this article. The first is of an ex-
tremely good-looking bag developed, in tan calf
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pointed out. The queen might not
care TO have u see her"
We can make believe we're cats
all We have 20 say is: Meow.
please give Us some milk. Your
Majesty"
This seemed 20 b. IN very good idea.
All the shadows practiced saving:
Meow, meow" several times and
decided at last that II the queen ala
not look too sharp she might easily
mistake them for pussy-cats.
With this they set out for London.
The forest continued on both sides
as thick and as dark as ever. Now
and then they heard a rustiinE OF
leaves. or the cracking On a twIK,
but they paid no heed 10 II.
II wonder what Robin Hood is7's
said Flor after they had gone a little
ways
1T sounds like the name or m
bird" Nil said. thinking ~ Robin.
NO" said Knarf. Its the nana
Of the brother OF Red Riding Hood"
But Red Riding Hood never had
a brother. She only had IA grand
mother" said Yam.
Then II must Be her rrand.
mothers name. and this IL the forest
n lived in when the wolf"
AZ the sound OF wolf Yam uttered
a little exclamation or alarm. The
next instant there was IN sharD
cracking OF twigs and out from the
forest sprang a group Of men in
peaked hats with feathers. n bows
and % Before they could RIM
Off. they were all caught.
"W-who are you?" Knarf said.
We're Robin Hoods men," thev
said. Now you're our prisoners
We're going 70 take you TO Robin
Hood"
Tomorrow: Robin Hood.)
Isso. Newspaper Tssturs ssrv,e. In.
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Sergeant Just stepped out to the
registrars office and looked at the
applications for marriage licenses,
and there, sure enough, was
daughters name.
Daughter had applied for a license
~ marry John Smith. and John
smith had applied for a license 70
marry daughter
The police went TO John Smiths
address. and John told them just ex-
Hctiv where daughter was staying
while she waited for the legal three
DAYS 70 be up-before be and daugh-
ter could be married.
And that was that
No. they would not tell Mother
daughters address. Daughter was
safe and sound. and daughter didn't
want 70 sec Mother and IN a couple
Of DAYS more daughter would be Mrs.
fnhn Smith. and that-as FAR as the
Sergeant was concerned-was that,
I wonder what Mother did about
itY
she cried, OF course. but when she
was through cryinE-did p call up
joni Smith and tell him what she
thought OK him?
/ hope not.
John Smith may not be anybody
In particular. They say he has
neither money. nor brains and not
50 very much character.
But he dances as a fish swims.
and he drives a car Ike an expert
and he has the cutest way Of singing
YOU ever heard-what else can "a girl
like daughter want?
Daughter Il eighteen. She knows
her own mind. poor child. or she
quite sure she knows her own mind.
or course. daughters mind doesn't
amount 10 20 very much-jusr vet.
Daughter. between you and me. Is a
good deal OF a goose.
She's rather pretty. and rather
good-natured-but dear me, what
daughter doesn't know about men
and the rent on apartments. and
salary day. and what 10 do when the
baby has Group IN the night and the
doctor is too busy 70 come. and how
10 get out of an easy-to-rent fiat
without paying the last month'a IN
stallment-no. daughter doesnt know
a thing about any Of these little az.
fairs.
Daughter isn't interested IN such
unlmportant things. Daughter ~ IN
terested IN the newest picture play
and the last Jazz record. and the very
latest thing IN sport hats; and oh,
daughter IL so deeply interested in
John Smith.
She thinks John Smith IL too won
derful for words.
Well. maybe he is-to her.
He certainly does not create much
OF "a fluster IN his own particular
world. but what or that. daughter
understands him and nobody else
does.
Well. I wonder what daughter win
really think or John Smith Just one
little year from today7
And ] wonder n Mother viii be
missing" when Mrs. John Smith
feels as II she'd really like 10 see
Mother aEain2
What do you think ?
Copyright. 1850. Newspaper Feature Service. Ire
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Goddess of Love and Beauty.

the prepared lash darkeners on the
market. There is an art 10 apply
ing these so that they do not look
artificial. 70 be sure. And IL means
that Q should see that your brush
Is not too wet, also that you color
only the edges Of your lashes and
eyebrow-not tint them near the
roots. 1t will take = little practice,
and be careful not to give yourself
that artificial spiked effect. but In
stead $ the darkening for what II
IL intended-to darken. not TO bead
yoslr lashes.
In general. black IL too artificial
70 use. and far better results can be
obtained with brown. Authenticated
types should use medium brown;
blondes. light brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Home-Making Helps
By Al ROSS
Some Quick Miners.

W cry often n wants to mince
finely some little blt-so small
a quantity that IL hardly pays
to u Il through the mechanical
meat chopper and spend q few min
utes taking that object apart for
cleaning afterward. Yet 10 obtain
attractive results some kind OF me-
chanical mincer Is desirabIe-a few
slashes with a knife aren't adequate.
For which purpose the old-fash-
Toned chopping bowl and triangular
knife have again been revived. It's
just a little bowl-does not contain
more than a cupful OF anything. But
IL Is exactly right for the quick
c%hopping or a bit CT parsley or pep
pers or boiled carrots or h~ard-cooked
egg. and any other vegetable.
incidentally. the neat mincing Of
vegetables will help their appear
Ance and occasionally induce young.
sters TO eat foods they otherwise
object to. Minced foods a be
mourded in all sorts OF pleasing
shapes that attract eye and appetite.
There IS a new kind Of sieve that
Is also small enough for quick prep
aration OF a little meal. 1t consists
OF a wire frame shaped to hold a
glass tumbler. and has a handle at
the side 10 grasp firmly. In this
may be inserted n colander and
strainer that fit In a moment IL
Is possible 10 make a thick, even
PURGE out OF vegetables. soups,
cooked frufts- Roiied mashed rota.
toes when forced through the colan-
der this way become rice potatoes
much fluffier In appearance than
plain mashed and more agreeable in
texture.
A few OF these mechanical mincers
are desirable for their real labor
saving qualities and also IN the in
terests OF safety. The hand and long
knife method OF chopping means a
very sharp knife. and careless cuts
are more likely than when a curved
knife fitting into a deep little bowl
IL flsed-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

A dislikes wearing old clothes
and the feeling or shabbiness that
one has on a dark dismal day. Par
ticularly aggravating. says Henene.
is a day that starts out with all the
elements raging and then about noon
time changes It's mind. to have the
weather clear and the sun come out
shining brightly. There you are
dressed for a storm. looking your
worst. and emerging from the shop
for a luncheon appointment TO find
the world bathed in glorious sun
light
Therefore, SAYS Helene land ! knew
beforehand that this va leading to
a bright ideal, she has decided that
the only thing 10 do r. TO invest
once and for all in a smart costume
for rainy days. Her theory is that
the fashicn-conscious woman IS as
chic on a dark day az she Is or the
balmiest day or Spring or Summer.
What started Helene on this sub
ject was the fact that Madame re-
Gently received some stunning rainy
day costumes. Helene ~ trying to
convince me that I should have q
rainy day ensemble, too.
II I do decide 70 take Helene's ad-
vice / know just what costume I
want The coat OF ~waterproofed
tweed doesn't look like q rain coat ut
all. Anyone would think II was a
smart sports coat. IL has a belt
placed Mt the normal waistline. and
the sleeves are belted to match mt
the wrists. And there n two enor-
nous patch pockets that particularly
appeal to me- The accompanying
tweed hat In brimmed and very be-
coming. One couldn't feel shabby on
the stormiest day wearing this stun
ming costume.
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Of the delicate mucous membrane follows.
So long as the cold can be confined to the
nose il is troublesome and annoying, but not
serious. But very often it does not stop there.
The cold may extend to the bronchial tubes, to
the eyes and ears.
With young children, the most common acute
disease, next to indigestion and diarrhea, is cold
in the chest, or bronchitis. IL may be mild, with
little or no fever. In a severe case the fever may
20 as high as 1O2 degrees f..
The cough may be loose, or dry and most an
noying. 1t may be so bad that it is almost like
whooping cough. Care must be taken that it
does not develop into broncho-pneumonia.
A child may have diseased tonsils or adenoids
and this disability may be the cause OF lowered
resistance to disease. These things should be
corrected and not allowed to 60 on until serious
sickness results.
e. 81 .-l;ra-4ion - rat
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Constipation usually accompanies
such a condition. This should be
The general health must
be built up. Simple but nourishing
food should be taken. Regularity IN
eating Is or the greatest Importance.
Keep an even and warm temper
allure in the house. Avoid getting
the slightest chill. II is important
TO have good ventilation. but In a
way TO avoid cold.
When the patient Is able 20 do SO.
he should get out in the fresh air
and sunshine. There Is nothing more
essential than having the direct rays
OF the SUM-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Spring Colds
Guard Against Them, Warns DR.. Copeland
Much 4 being said about the ultra.

? Much Il being said about the ultra
violet ray therapy for treatment In
colds, bronchitis and pneumonia.
Many doctors are using sun-ray
lamps in these cases and seem 20
have good results. II Is TO be hoped
that for the long Winter months.
when sunshine In 1t a premium.
there will be found In the future
some practical mean OF treating
patients who need building up OF
this sort. The time Is perhaps not
far off when light car be used in a
way TO build UP health. just as sun
shine does.
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~"Suppose IL SIipped?"

But that won't need two OF US"
Mary put In. And ! have an amend.
ment to your scheme. This backing
down In the dark In going to be some
job. But you'll only 70 by inches.
50 why can't i walk beside the car
ard give you q Gee haw.' now and
then?"
You mean" 7 said. between the
q and the railing? Suppose IL
slipped, you'd be"
But II Isn't going TO-" she said
gayly.
With the reinsurance she had
given me concerning tho snow on
the roadway. / capitulated.
Needs must. / suppose" I quoted.
Get the other flashlight out, dear,
I want TO take a look at these
wheels"
i climbed out OF the a and in
spected the wheels carefully, finding
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

AaItors II bringing on tf1S condition.
After middle life everyone should
take Increasing care OF the health.
Many persons stay too much in
doors. keep late hours, live in rooms
rDf Uneven temperatures. They are
easily chilled.
The attacks Of bronchitis may re-
cur annually N about the same time
OF the Year. There is excessive
coughing and raising OF mucus and
the breathing is difficult. In aged
persons great care must be taken
that the condition does not develop
into pneumonia. The patient should
be kept warm until the doctor takes
charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09

When daugh-
did no I
{ o m o h o m c
Monday night,
a n d Mother
h a d I e
ID II o n 9 q all
o We I o w n
a b o u I h r,
Mother called
up the police.
IL took h
police just two
hours to find
daughter.
III O die
they do it 50
quickly?
"k- a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
Read a book
I'm half "a minute,
You won't know
The half that's in IT,"
Shadow Sayings.
BY Max TreIl

AAIJ. Flor. Hand. Yam and
" Knarf. the five little shadow.
49, children with the backward
names-lIked to look into books. And
II the book looked interesting they
went into It more fully. I don't
mean that they read II. Oh. no. they
actually went into TX. Being quite
flat tas all shadows arel they had RIO
trouble whatever slipping In between
the pages.
The other night. when all the real
children were asleep. they walked I'D
and down along the bookshelf-search-
Ing for n good book to look into
when they found a large thick one
living on its side az the end az the
shelf IL bore the title Robin Hood"
knarf Immediately looked inside.
The next moment he drew his head
back.
lit looks very interesting" he said
ITS a forest"
"A forest" the others exclaimed
In delight Let's 70 IN at once"
So they all crawled into the book
and found themselves, as Knarf said.
In a forest. IL was "A very thick
forest, with tall trees that kept out
most of the light.
II hope we don't get lost" Yam
said timidly as they started 10 walk.
BY and by they reached a path which
led them at last 20 m highway. Here
they found "a sign post reading; TO
London"
'Oh. let's so to London" Knarf
cried.
What for?" asked the others.
ITO see The queen And he
started 10 recite in a loud voice:
"Pussy-cst, PusSy-cst
Where have you beenf
I've been 20 London
To see the queen"
But we're not pussy-cats." Hand
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Advice to Girls
BY ANNIE LAURIE
DEAR ANNrr LAURIE:

nEAR ANN1B LAURIE:
~ I know a boy and a girl who
say they like each other very
much. and the girl Is Jealous OF
the hey, though the boy has asked
me many times 20 70 riding with
him, which I did. Would you ad-
wise me to 20 riding with him. or
refuse? I am afraid IL win cause
trouble between them II she finds
IL out.
LONESOME
II ONESOME: why interfere with
your friends and their affairs?
III the young man wishes 20 give UP
the young lady, why does he not
do SO? Until that time II would be
more honorable 10 refrain from TAX
ing rides with him. and viii GER
tainly save you a lot OF unpleasant
ness.
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nEAR ANNID LAURIE:


~ When I serve refreshments
H. IL polite for some OF the girls or
the club to come in the kitchen
and help get the refreshments
ready7 Or should just the hostess
get the refreshments ready to
serve? III the club is large, how
many should I choose to help meY
Or Is II polite for any or the girls
TO help me get the refreshments
ready? II. X. B.
Till X B-: It would certainly be
lie q good plan to designate one
or two OF your club members. espe.
cially girls who are good friends Of
yours. to assist you with the pre-
pairing and serving OF the refresh.
ments. But prepare as much as YOU
can beforehand. such as sandwiches.
salads. and cake. and then there will
be very little left 20 do. beyond the
preparation or coffee or chocolate.
"A buffet supper ~ always the best
for such an affair,
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with a brown frame and tan motifs. The other
bag Is very new, as it is made of black Jersey.
IL has q green prystal frame and carved match
ing ornament. The first shoe 10 OF blue and
white kid with an instep strap. The second of
the shoe q~uartette is of crash with dark brown
leather trimming. The spectator sports oxford
Il of beige snakeskin with a kid trim, while the
other oxford shoe is a Prince Of Wales model
of tan and brown calfskin. Brown in various
shades is first favorite as far 8 shoes are con-
cerned, while black il the most popular hue
for bags. That very fredericksburg compost
ton called Prystal is usedsfor all sorts of bags
for both day and evening wear.
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4 Successful Descent.

do you want me to 70 to the foot
OF the hill now2' Lillian asked.
Yes, please. but be sure 70 take
a position from which you can jump
10 one side IL the car comes down
quickly. ! won't start until you're
ell ready. Mary. 60 far enough with
her SO you a see the CLEAN from
her flashlight."
] waited until Mary returned be-
fore getting back into the car. And
then. while she stood watchfully be-
side me. ! put my foot upon the
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This Season OF Year, When Resistance is Lou, Colds
Are Apt TO Extend TO the Bronchial tubes
Watch Weather Changes!
By ROYAL 8. COPELAND. M. ID.

OHTEU lIdEs Ia HUM IOTK.
4 Former Commissioner Of Health, Nep York City.
y the Spring of the year colds II more common perhaps than at
otner times. This Is because the resistance is lowered to such an
extent that the wstchfuI germs, all the time present, more easily
Ealn a LODGING place in the nose or throat. Very soon inflammation
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-09
Words of the Wise.

Nothing 20 90 useless as a
general marin. -NGccHIdy.
No man can in sorrow charge
God with being unjust or hostile
70 him, so long rs he has at hand
but one blade OF grass or one
bud upon the trees.
Erery hero becomes a bore M
last. -EmsrTnn
Genius. which means tran.
scendent capacity OF taking
trouble first Of NIL. Carlyle.
The first Id,c Of history fs fAat
IL shall not dare to state nr,r-
thing which IS false. and corse-
queHtly that u shan not shrtnk
from stating onythino that u
true. -cirero
II she do frown, tits not I'm hata
or you.
But rather to beget more Low. n
you. Shakespeare.
Hdppy are people fChose dnndls
are tedious. -AoHtesQxieu.
friendship mysterious eam.r.
or the soull
Sweet'ner or life and solder oy
society," blair
NOBILITY OF birth commorI.,
dbdteth industry. Bacon