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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

the face outside Mrs. TIGERS
sitting : room window came
slowly into view. / sat motionless.
Then as the coarse black hair.
lemOn-colored face and slanting
eyes OF a lower-class Chinese came
into view ! remembered the lessons
which ! had learned under Lillian
when ] had aided her IN the secret
service during the war.
Never snow surprise or fear" she
always said. but always have your
next move planned IN advance"
SO as sat with eyes steadily look
ing az the almond slanting ones
peerinE into the room. ] was rejoic-
ing that the couch upon which ! was
sitting was not backed close against
the wall. and that but a little dis
lance from its head was the swing
ing door int the tiny hall between
the sitting-room and the kitchen. /
also noted In corner OF my brain
that the couch was Oh rollers. and
easily moved.
III the owner Or the eyes was sur
prised 70 see me sitting opposite him
he showed no such emotion. He
peered into the room a. III he had
a perfect right 70 his position, and
] felt that he had noted every detail.
not only or my appearance. but OF
the rice-paper letter lying open be-
side me on the little stand.
His eyes. ex-pTessionless. beady,
but more terrifying in their blank
ness than II they had been filled
with anger. fastened themselves
HTnnn che nnnaw zoe wr~huH unon-1l ~
eternity Then slowly lifting a hand
from which I subconsciously noted
that the little finger was missing.
ne pointed with the f%orefinger al the
letter. Then he made a Reckoning
gesture. patiently directing me "a
bring n "a the window and give Il
10 him.
The eyes were 70 devoid Of express
sion. the movements Of the hand 50
mechanical. that ! had the eerie feel
ing OF watching a robot with move
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
Answers to Health Queries

n X. o-what causes one 10
sleep with the mouth open?
A.-This may be due 10 adenoids
or other nasal obstruction.
T. A. l.. Q-What is the cause Of
my legs becoming numb?
Can you advise treatment for
the relief OF hay fever?
A.-You are probably troubled
with poor circulation due TO run
down state Of health. Try 10 build
up your entire system and you will
probably notice improvement. For
other information send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
Yes. For fun particulars send
a self-addressed. stamped envelope
and repeat your question.
NJ. e. NJ. o-what is the cause
Of a sharp pain just below my heart?
2-How a | gain in weight?
Alt is possible that this condi-
ton is caused by gas due 10 faulty
diet. Correct your diet. For partic-
ulars send g self-addressed. stamped
envelope and repeat your question.
Proper dieting and deep breath
ing are the secrets. You should eat
nourishing foods and have plenty az
sleep and rest. For fun particulars
send a self-addressed. stamped en-
yelope and repeat your question.
r. T.. Q-What causes white
spots on the finger nails2
What should a girl OF -. 5 feet
8 inches tail weigh?
S-Why have I not gained weight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

ESPITE the emphasis for color, the popu-
isrity of black and white continues I'M
- abated. Black with crisp touches Of white
piqHe, lawn or batiste, the black suit with white
blouse the frock Of black and white satin. All
these are seen wherever smart women gather.
We show today sketches of black with white
at ~ best IN the form Of a suit and a frock. The
very charming ensemble is a splendid expression
Of this most attractive color combination. Ii il
OF the much liked crepe marocain-one Of the
seasons most important fabrics. Pin-tucking. a
most effective form Of ornamentation, is used
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

These are three separate sections OF
a circle. 50 that they fit as one over
a single burner. Each contains a
different food and cooks simultane-
ously. There are various sIzes-some
fairly large. but the larger saucepans
mean longer cooking. Of course The
pressure cooker Is another first aid
70 keeping a cool kitchen. This
utensil T. 50 made hat once fastened
az the top, not the least bit ~ heat
escapes The food within IA quickly
cooked because the high temperature
Is sustained. 4 pressure cooker is
fairly high In price. hut il Is durable
and Will pay for itself eventually in
preventing the diffusion Of heat in
the Kitchen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
The Stars Say
For Tuesday, May 10
By C~ENENIENE kEMBLE

THE lunar transits for this day
show the probability OF a sud
den change in which the quick
ened energies and spirit OF initiative
are assured the prospect Of a fairly
remunerative elimination. There
will be a splendid stimulus 10 adven-
ture, original work and high pur-
pose. but there should be no loop
holes for misunderstanding or fraud
in the signing of napers OF writings.
Those whose birthday il is may
expect a year Of beneficial change
with prospect OF high adventure and
enterprise with the faculties and
forces well stimulated 70 achieve
ment. The financial outlook Is good
hut be careful IN signing all manner
OF writings and contracts. A child
horn on this day should be enter
prisinE. constructive and ingenious
IN advanced ways and should affair
a secure place and an interesting
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

49, nv
seemed happy
enough in the
neat little rooms
the poor house
for
them.
They knitted
and e m broid
cred, and on
sunny days they
sat out in the
poor house gar
den and talked
together in the
soft Spanish
that was their
naflNn fnnrnn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

races pay nom
age to the sun.
but this practice
was carried on
in cultured
Egypt.
Ancient rec
ords tell that
I h e father in
law of King Tut
issued a decree
that all other
gods were 10 be
I 0 z o { I e n.
Everybody must
worship the sun
god, Ra. New
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
Mr.. TIGER Optimistic

Mr.. TIGER! Quick IN the kitchen
door"
I rushed to the door and opened
II just as he reached IL.
What? Where" ne asked reath
lessly. and ! told him OF the star
ing eyes. and OF what I had done
getting as far away as possible from
the windows as / spoke. / had an
u~nreasoning fear that the blank in
human face. perhaps now gashed
and bleeding. would suddenly appear
al another window
But MIR. TIGER was more optimistic.
he brought one fist into the palm
OF his other hand with an exclama-
ton Of delighted approval.
Well. II you hain't about the
smartesi ! ever seen. Mis- Graham"
he said. I'm bet you that you can't
see that Chink for the dust he's
kicking up"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
"HeIiotherapy" Dates
Back to the Ancients
Greeks and Romans Recognized the Healing Propertie,
OF the Suns Rays, Writes DR.. Copeland, So Take
Advantage of the Sunshine Season
BY ROYAL S. COPELAND, Nj. d.,
United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner Of Health, NeD York City.

disrepute. II is only within recent
years that the value OF the sun has
again been recognized. No longer
is il worshiped as a god. but its
therapeutic and strength building
properties are recognized by all.
sun baths are exceedingly popu-
lar and have greatly aided IN lower.
ing the number OF childhood dis
eases. In the treatment az ricketts,.
the value Of sunlight cannoi be over
estimated. Even though the diet
may he somewhat deficient in vita
min d. the presence Of abundant
sunlight VIII prevent or cure this
disease.
II has been known for many years
that the rays OF the sum-. on passing
prlved of many OF their curative
values. Within recent years win
dow glass has been manufactured
which is believed 10 eliminate this
objection.
The rays OF the sun are OF the
greatest value when uninterrupted
in their passage TO the body. Ii is
for this reason that Roller. in
Switzerland. and many other spe-
cialists in tuberculosis. have recon-
mended the exposure OF tubercular
children 10 the direct rays OF the
sun.
These children are allowed 10 run
around in the sun, scantily clad. and
constantly exposed To its penetrat-
ing rays. This custom Is continued
all through the Winter months. II
IS most amazing 20 see these chill
dren. almost unclad. running around
in the deep snow.
The results obtained have heen AZ
most miraculous. Much credit must
be given TO our good friend. the sun
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

after taking cod liver oil for three
months?
A-This may be due 10 an injury
2-You should weigh about 121
pounds. This is about the average
weight for N Of your age n
height. A few pounds above Of be-
low the average is Of little or no sig
~nificance.
3-Continue taking cod liver oil.
NJ. J.. It. Q-What will reduce a
slightly %protruding abdomen?
Airy reducing IN general.
Bending exercises q helpful.
A. Z. L. Q-What should a girl
Of %. ; feet 3 inches weigh?
2-How can I reduce weight?
A-She should weigh about 125
pounds. This is about the average
weight for one OF this age and
height as determined by examina-
ton 81 a large number Of persons.
2-Reduce the amount az food
eaten al each meal and eat only AZ
meal times. Eat very sparingly Of
starches. sugars and fats. Get reg
ular systematic exercise.
MISS A. c. II. Q.-What fruits
should be avoided by a patient trou-
bled with acidity?
A-Most fruits become alkaline IN
their final reaction in the system.
however each case is different and
should Re treated accordingly. For
further particulars send a self-ad-
dressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
Copyright. 1891. b. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
Heart of a Wife
BY 4deIe Garrison

ments directed by some super in
telligence outside. But when. as /
did not move. the reckoning gesture
was repeated. his time with an
opening wide OF the eyes in the fash
ion that a snake might employ. /
decided that the time had come for
action.
With p hand ! grasped the let
ter. with the other I picked up the
small coffee pot. fortunately a heavy
one. and hurled Ii straight at the
face pressed against the pane. I
did not wait 70 see the effect OF my
throw. although the sound or shat
tering glass told me that what Dicky
facetiousiy calls my pitchers arm"
had not failed me. But at the mo-
ment following the loosening Of the
pot from my hand. ] had thrown
myself hack upon the couch. rolled
70 the back OF IL and dropped to the
floor. With the rice paper clutched
in my hand I showed the couch TO
a position in front OF the swinging
door. and In its shelter crawled INTO
the tiny entry. al the same time call
ing through the kitchen window.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
"Over the Hill, Away
From the Poor 4ouse"
Hand in Hand, Like Two Naughty Children, These
Foriorn Old Women Ventured Forth 10 Once again
Glimpse the Romance OF Their Youth
BY WINIFRED BLACK

6<NvER the hill, from the
poor house"-they es-
capped the other day. two
forlorn old women.
They were over 10. both OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
Words of the Tise

-
We must force or minds to
the study % the watch II ne
first disagreeahf 20 "a.
johnson.
In iealossy there i'm more
self-love rhan love.
LA RochefoucAuld.
Epiturialism ia human ma
ture drurk. CyniciEm is human
nature NJ. md Stoicism Is hu-
man nature il despair.
Wilson.
I've r-t in myself, but Be-
cone portion q that around
me byron
The rAi Ios0phic mind IA ever
compelled ~ seek N reason for
! the reai.: Is Of the world.
-MartcnErn.
n believe in the resurrection
Wy TIE memory, AZ well a. OF the
BODY Hodge.
Gratitude j. the memory OF
the heart. Willis
The least error shnui5
humble, but we should never
permit even the gretest 70 dis
courage us. Potter.
Language IL the close-fTttirr
dress Of thought Trench
IA force as OF madness in re
hands Of reason has done Ann
that wa ever done IN the world
Carlyle.
The human heart refuses -
believe IN a universe without
purpose kant.
Jealousy is the injured lovers
he'll. Milton
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
For Natural InsIre

Weekly ~shampoos. daily brushing
and frequent scalp massage have be-
come a difinite part Of our beautify-
ine regimen. 80 II isn't necessary to
talk al length on the benefits de-
rived from the actual care and at
tention we give our hair-and other
than proper cleansing and scalp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ I am girl IS. I am in love
with a nice fellow and I think he
Is IN love with me. He thinks I
am III. Should I tell him the truth7
Nv father does not object 70 me
going with boys
EASHFCL BETTY
DASHFUL BETTY: Your letter
- quite plainly indicates that YOU
are a sensible and considerate girl
with these qualities present more
ahundantlv than tn most girls far
older than YOU are. And so you viii.
i am sure. agree with me. when i
ten YOU the first principle IA that az
honesty. II YOU expect people 70
he honest with YOU. YOU must d.
liver the same goods.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
Helpful Advice to Girls
By NANCY LEE

al of Us boast a line n Mayflower
ancestors and frequently those who
become citizens by choice r more
loyal than those who have had the
privilege ~ W. born here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

ana TWO wraps and 30 that wasn't
doing 80 badly.
4 wish that ] had sketches OF all
me frockz that we sold the other
night but ! am glad that I managed
70 find one or tile drawings. ~ IA
a Charming pastel satin evening
oress with "a separate. though match
ing scarf. The peplum is very tlat.
almost tier-like and there IL a very
flatterinE neCkline. There IA "A belt
and bow of velvet III robins egg and
pink. The pastel satin evening frock
ls Just about one XIX the most useful
frocks that anyone can have. as II
stands up s~piendidly for a seasons
wear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
STIMULATES CircuIation

Stimulates Circulation
Blend the bran water and soar
Jelly thoroughly and the shampoo
preparation Is ready 20 use. Use as
you would any jelly shampoo. re-
membering 70 rinse every trace OF
soap from the hair and scalp. IL
possible. the hair should ne rubbed
dry with a hath towel. The extra
rubbing given the hair and scalp
while drying aids in stimulating cir-
culation and serves as a scalp mas
sage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

a cake OF pure CASTLE soap IN small
bits and add to one and one-half
quarts OF water. This should be
placed over a low flame and cooked
until the soap is entirely dissolved.
After the bran has cooked for half
an hour. IL should be strained
through a double layer Of Eauze and
the bran water added TO the soap
jelly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

THE ancients looked upon the
sun as a god. Worship of
the sun was known long
before the dawn of the Christian
era Not only did the barbarian
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
FROM time 10 time, ! have given
directions and offered sugges-
tlons o varlous ~ of sham-

IONS Tor various types OF Sham-
poos and scalp treatments TO correct
or eliminate specific conditions that
MAJ the appearance of the hair,
Fully realizing that not everyone
Il in need OF actual corrective treat.
ments. I'm going 10 tell you about
a perfectly marvellous shampoo for
the normal hair 50 that your present
hair beauty and hair health may be
retained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
nEAR NANCY LEE

DEAR NANCY LEE:
~ ! want 70 give my boy friend
a photograph on myself. II II
proper 10 write your name on it.
or what sort or inscription would
be proper WONDERING
WONDERING: Such an inscription
w should always be simple and
diEnified. Then ID u sure to be III
good taste and viii never prove a
boomerang. Sincerely" or ''cordi-
ally" are both suitable.
DEAR NANCY LEE:
~ We are chums going with
two boys. One ~ a foreign nation.
atty. the other OF our own nation
atty. an American. They are very
nice BOYS and well liked nv every
one Should his nationality come
between US? N. ".
IN W.: III the boy Il well-behaved
~ and considerate. why should hts
nationality he held against him? Not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

NJ. e. NJ. o-What is the cause
OF a sharp pain just below my heart?
2-How a | gain in weight?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18

We must force rlr minds to
the study % th-s which II ne
first disaRreeahf 70 uS
johnson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-18
nEAR NANCY LEE:
A Fashion Models Diary
By GRACE THORNCLFFE
DAYLIGHT on The Nerg EUeqing Frocks.

ELL. we have held our grand
rehearsal for the spsb.ng
fashion show. We had the
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

84-Standard time adopted in the U. s.
 1901-Andrew Carnegie gave N. Y. City $5,20O.0OO for libraries.
 19O8-Mauretania concluded a transatlantic voyage at an av- craze speed of .24.42 knots.
 1931-sourdough Bill, who at- tempted to reach the moon via the coyote hole. route, during last Tuesdays Big Shot," returned to earth at 3:46 a. m. today, Paci- fic Standard time, U. 8. A. and F. o. B., thereby setting g new altitude record. Tough trip" he commented, as he hit out for the nearest speakeaSie.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13

Any business man who business that is really entitled to succeed if he will study his field his market his merchandise and his custo- las and then use sensible amount of newspaper ad vortising and use it SERIOUSLY.
 Newspaper advertising is proven force if prop er used Many retailers have become dissatisfied with newspaper advertising because they themselves, lacked energy and the applied intelligence to use the newspa per space to make money for them. Use of newspaper space does not require the services of expert to be successful, but it does require the application of INTELLIGENCE"
 Those poor souls who carry advertisement in the light of supporting the hometown paper and not busness-g -geter, may learn some day the lessons learned years ago by bigger business Mr. Average business man is willing to spend $50 month for ad vertisemen then forgets all about it. With intelligent thought directed, almost any form of advertising will bring dividends.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13
 Did you stop to think?
HARRIS ELLSWORTH, Editor of the Roseburg Ore.

HARRIS ELLSWORTH, Editor of the Roseburg, Ore, News Review, says:-
 "The principal trouble with retail business as I 1t is just this: Merchants need to make just little harder effort get business Let me illustrate with an example which is definition of three we'll known words
 "An Optnist is who, when he is told the wolf is at the door, refuses to believe word of it and therefore upon opening his door thus unprepared is promptly gobbed up by the wolf
 "A Pessmist, upon learning that the wolf is at the door, believes it is to struggle further he opens the door and gives himself up to the wolf
 "An opportunist however, learns with interest that wolf is at his door After studying the situation thor oughly he lures the wolf into the house and emerges after brief interval clad in new wolf skin coat
 "The record of business failures is filled with the names of business Optimsts and business Pessimsts. You will find few Opportunists there
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13
MOTOR CARAVAN

The Seward Chamber of Com merce is laying plans for motor car caravan over the Richardson Highway this coming summer. It is said that at the preesnt time about 12 car owners have Signi- fled their intention of partici- pating in the tour.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13

A crew of men are now engaged at the quarry removing the big rocks which slid over the track, from the right-of-way.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-13
FROZE FEET

Anthony Corrigan, Birch lake out on his trap line. It is re- gently for treatment for his feet, which were frozen while he was out n his trap line. It is re- ported that he had difficulty in returning to his cabin and his feet froze before he reached there. He had no matches and could not build a fire says the News Miner.
 Haas Candy-Fresl shipment
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-02-27
Six Simple Principles
for the Argumentative

The six principles Of effective argu-
ment might be worded in many ways,
but stated in very simple terms they
are:
l. Don't try to do all the talking.
Remember your opponent wants to
talk just as badly as you do. Give the
other fellow a chance.
2. Don't interrupt your opponents
talk with a counter-argument.
8. Do not assume an argumentative.
dogmatic attitude Don't wear boxing
gloves.
4. Ask questions in a pleasant, in
quiring tone of voice during the first
half of the argument.
5. Restate clearly and fairly in a
very few words of your own the gist
of each argument your opponent ad-
vances as soon as he advances it.
6. When you reply, stick hard to the
subject. Bring out the key issue and
stick to it. Don't digress and don't
let your opponent dlgress.
In explaining the application of
these principles wish to emphasize
first Of all that the only way you can
get their full benefit is to paste them
on your mental hatband and use them
consciously, deliberately. Most per-
sons who use them at all apply them
unconsciously. And most persons who
violate them are unaware that they
are doing so. If you do not practice
them until they become a habit, you
will forget and will not use them at
all.-Albert E. Wiggam in the Amer
lean Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-02-27
Blooms for DANGER Signal

The hibiscus is the flower which is
seen everywhere in Hawaii, and it is
estimated that there are about 1900
varieties. In Honolulu punches of
flowers are to be seen at every hand.
In the Office Of the governor there is
always to be seen a great floral ball
one yard in diameter consisting of 900
blooms. These are picked and ar
ranged each day by long-term pris
oner who Is also the gardener, and this
bouquet has been there every morning
for many years. The common red
hibiscus, which grows wild, is fire.
quently made use of as a danger sig
nal. 1t is not uncommon to see a
great bunch of these flowers in the
street where laborers are at work on
the highway. The flowers are also
often seen dangling from the rear of a
truck with an overhanging load to
warn pedestrians to keep away.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-02-27
Olive Always Symbol
of Richness and Peace

The wood Of the olive tree is strong
and durable though hard to work, and
takes beautiful finish when polished.
By divine command the two cherubs
above the ark Of the covenant, and
other decorations of the first temple
were made by Solomon's workmeH of
olive wood, as were also some of the
pillars, doors and posts.
All was symbolical in that glorious
temple and no doubt the use of olive
wood was not without reference to
the prosperity and richness of which
the olive was symbol, as well, of
course, as the peace which 1t has rep
resented ever since the days of Noah.
No other oil than that Of the olive
is referred to in the sacred Scriptures,
although it is certain that the people
OF the Holy land were well acquainted
with mineral oil, which is found plen-
tifully in the lower Jordan valley.