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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
A Fashion Models Diary
BY GRACE ~THORNCLIFFE
A Real Dress Rehearsal.

lind / tell you about the new
show that Madame Is dress
ing? II ! neglected TO tell
you all about Il. II Is because we are
al worn out with the whole affair.
Of course when we saw the job fin
lshed and the clothes actually worn
on the stage we al felt better. But
n was hectic while il lasted. You
zee. the producer II one OF the q
artistic men Of the theatre, then he
has a designer who is also very
clever. And they b0th have distinct
and individual ideas. Then the play
has two leading ladies. both stars
and they each have their " ideas
about what is what for professional
elothes. Every day the arguments
went on and we We're all drawn into
The controN ersy. Bickering. tears.
cuarrels resulted over every design
and our place was thoroughly dis
organized. But as the show is such
m important and h man pro-
ducing IL SO famous II means a lot
that Madame's name and establish
ment should figure on the program.
We had ever SO many new and good
customers from the last two shows
we dressed and 80 II really is worth
the effort in the long run. But the
arguments are very distressing and
wearying.
You know when men really have
vood ideas about clothes they seem
"a he SO much better than those 81
the fair sex ibid I hea someone NUT
Ter about the unfair seN?L Anyway
both the producer and the stage de-
signer had some splendid ideas for
evening clothes but their stars
couldn't see them al all. And 50
A was only two days before the
opening that the evening tr0cks did
really get completed. The actresses
really believed that we used their
ideas. put we didn't Neither OF
them are too young any more and
they had picked such Juvenile. posi-
lively rirlish roles. their clothes had
20 express them definitely.
The play Is a very amusing COM
"A and shows the result OF success
and good fortune to a group OF peo-
Die who appeared dedicated TO the
simple life 1t was funny 70 see how
quickly the ideals and tenets Of a
lifetime were dropped and how soon
Injury entered into the simple ex-
sstence OF the little groups A-d in
= plav IL IL the women who 20 to
extremes and adopt al he things
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03

Those licenses were taken out
and paid for-and never used.
And in the majority Of cases,
it's the bridegroom who says, Eek
cuse me, please. ! can't get mar
ried this week" and not the bride.
Ten years ago. licenses were re-
turned. sometimes. but Il was usual
ly the bride who changed her mind.
Nowadays IL is the groom
Well girls. what do you think OF
that2
What VAS that old proverb we
used to hear when proverbs were
still the fashion?
You can lead a horse 10 water.
but you can't make him drink"
The man used TO do all the lead
ing and once in a great while a
woma mustered UP courage enough
TO say no. at the very steps Of tbs
altar.
She never loved the man. and she
never really wanted to marry him
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nique Of having their cake
and eating IL. too. may also
be expert in handling a common
home problem: How can one have IN
the combined living-and-dining room
n table that doesn't take up much
space. yet will comfortably seat from
two to ten persons. when. II and as
needed? And. oh. yes. II must have
a low visibility In any case. because
the living room isn't terribly large.
and the table shouldn't dominate the
place.
An answer has come from some OF
the manufacturers Of fine tables who
are making them on the accordion
plan. You a fold them so that a
table quite huge in use Is merely
a narrow shelf on legs when showed
against the wall. Leaves collapse
m~ysteriously into the interior az the
table. or expand TO three ~ six or
more IL YOU will.
And the ever popular gate-leg Ia
Bile. This Is rather decorative. even
when closed and against q wall. II
In a desirable acquisition in the nv-
ing room that is not too crowded
For those who al fuss about
huiIt-ins there il the novel bench and
table in a cupboard. very quaint and
attractive for the informal living
room. II can be built against any
section Of the living room wall. AMI
when not IN use. what YOU see u a
shallow cupboard extending about
five and a half feet from the floor.
and about four feet wide. f. Osted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Lillian Offers An Explanation OF The
Complicated Chinese Situation.

the ones who haven't the right Of
entry. But they don't need TO be
IN evidence when they settle ac-
counts with that messenger"
shivered as 7 grasped her sleeve
and shook III.
But. Lillian. we can't let a mar
20 TO his death like that. Yet how
a we get hold OF him7"
She did not answer for a few sec
onds. but raised her head in an atti-
tude Of listening Then as a rotor
car which we had heard humming
down the road. came nearer and
turned into the farmyard. its sound
almost overhorne by the clamor Of
excited young voices. she smiled az
me and spoke three words.
There's YOUR answer"
Continued Tomorrow
cooyrShL 1881. By Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
For Thursday,
June 4
BY CENEvIEvE aEMBLE

Those whose birthday II Is are on
the eve OF a very important year.
with excellent prospects and unfore-
seen advantages in store. Change
should be wisely decided upon and
new projects. Correspondents may
bring benefits and the personal con-
facts much profit and pleasure. A
child born or this day should be
brilliant. ingenious. cultured and
ambitious. and should attain splen-
did position in literature. finance.
business. science. arts and be a social
favoTite,
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"A Widow at IS

Dolly was born Dorothea Payne
Her home was in Hanover County,
Virginia. her father a wealthy
Quaker. Even as q child, II was i'm
possible 70 visualize the impish Dolly
as a demure. gray clad Quaker
maiden. She was gay and irrepres-
sibly cheerful. II was after the Revo-
luton that John Payne moved 10
Philadelphia And although Dolly
didn't know II. this decision TO move
10 the thriving city was the first OF
her great moments.
In Philadelphia the Paynes mixed
only with their Quaker friends and
took no part In the gay life OF the
city. But Dolly was much enthralled
and intrigued by the dances. gay
parties and assemblies about which
even quiet little Quaker maids
heard so much. Dolly longed for
fashionable. gay clothes and amuse-
ment and yet when her family told
her she was TO marry John Todd. q
young Quaker lawyer. she did not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Home Makins HELPS
BY A ROSS
Some disappearing Tables.

glass doors may Re exposed or dis
creetly curtained with some har-
monious drapery- Come mealtime
the doors are opened and a spring
releases a long narrow table and on
either side a bench OF corresponding
length. These drop into place and
car he clamped against the doors
which they form a hack rest. Ia
bic and benches have five legs. easy
to clamp into place and easy 70 col
lapse when benches and table are
later swung back into the cupboard.
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- IN the Lires Of
OTGdt NiOmGntS - Great People.
Dolly Madison - Her Grace and Charm Still Lire
ALICE ALDEN

popular widow. And 90 they were
married Oh September is. 1884. and
Dolly's great life had commenced.
AT last Dolly Madison became mart
Of the great life that she had 40
covetously watched. Receptions. par
ties. important people. all this was
a her new world. She enjoyed n All
until a lew Administration sent the
Madisons hack TO Montpelier. Viz
GINA. where Dolly queened ID over
me beautiful colonial place. And 40
time passed until the great Jeffer.
sons inaugural. the first Democrat
TO Re inaugurated IN the Federal
city. And 40 the Madisons came ~
Washington. with James Madison A.
Secretary Of State and Dolly moving
In an even more exalted world.
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that they had always and
frowned upon. while the men light
10 keep their simple habits. And 20
we had 10 gown the actresses In very
decorative clothes. while they wanted
organd5e and ruffles. When we did
complete the show everybody was
correctly dressed and we all breathed
again.
One OF the dresses made quite a
sensation and we have seen IL copied
in countless smart places. II Is OF
sheer white crepe with a flare set
into the sides and back-leaving the
front quite simple and less circular.
Dead white gardenias are used in
wreath form 10 outline the lovely
decoiletage in hack.
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can be applied to mans attitude
toward his health.
We can only be assured Of good
health when we can conserve the
energies of the body. respect is
demands and treat IL accordingly.
The body is similar 10 n machine.
II will run perfectly when all the
parts are functioning.
IL some OF the parts undergo wear.
the amount Of work must be less
ened. Traces Of albumen in the
urine. high blood pressure. low blood
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Dolly Madison

V HOSE fortunate mortals who
live every moment OF their
lives with frank gest. happi-
ness and gratitude hat they are
alive. can never compute their great
moments. for 10 them life Is a sue
cessiOn OF bewilderingly beautiful
adventures. each n more thrilling
and glorious than the first. And all
who are near them. all. indeed. who
even know them. benefit from this
wonderful Joy OF living.
10 II was with Mistress Dolly
Madison. whose frank good nature.
sweetness and vivacity helped to
make both happiness and history.
Sweet Dolly Madison. II Is impossi-
be 70 hear that name without men,
tally trying 10 reconstruct a picture
OF Washington as IL must have ap-
peared In its early days. The prim
Quaker maiden. whose parties and
social graces became the talk OF the
New World. is just as fascinating a
figure. just as much alive n real.
as she ever Some there are who
never die.
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offer any argument. They had two
children. and at Is years OF age she
became a widow. Her husband died
from the plague that had swept the
city.
Dolly's next great moment came
when Aaron Burr brought James
Madison to see the lovely Mistress
Todd az her mothers house. Her
beauty and charm were the talk Of
Philadelphia and even the quiet
little Madison was interested. Soon
al Philadelphia was talking about
the romance between the great
statesman and the beautiful and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Heart of a Wife
BY adele Garrison

TT STARED al Lillian as she pro-
pounded the theory hat the
Chinese laundryman who had
brought me the message from his
countrymen. demanding Marion MS
mysterious lock box. had never
taken my refusal back TO them.
Then ! Strengthened in my chair. as
hurried. excited words bubbled to my
lips.
That explains everything. He
suddenly decided that he would not
risk returning with my refusal"
Knowing that he would be pun
ished for his failure no heavily that
death would almost be preferable. ne
no doubt did that little thing" she
returned dryly.
But" | said doubtfully. If they
ever catch him. won't they"
Lillian gave a little shudder.
Let us not dwell upon the niceties
OF Oriental retribution.' she said.
Instead. IL wouldn't be a bad idea
TO speculate on his methods for
eluding his employers. He evidently
has kept close watch Of your move
ments. waiting for a chance 70 ad-
dress this letter TO Lee Chow"
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Advice to Girls
By NANCY LEE.
NANCY LEE:

DEAR NANCY LIE:
- ! am a girl in my teens and
have been keeping steady company
with q fellow four years my SEN
Tor. We have been going together
for almost a year and suddenly ne
has dropped me. He said he
thought a lot OF me and gave me
his class ring 70 wear. I haven't
seen him for a month. Should 1
write him and return his ring?
LONELY.
II ONELY: Write TO the young man
and return his ring. And then
set about finding other friends.
Don't waste your time thinking about
such a man. he Is not worth IL or
you.
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- 49,
expectations.
People a e
prone to be neg
and care
concerning
their health. AS
= rule, they will
visit a physi-
clan only when
they have a def
mite complaint.
The custom Of
blocking t h G
barn door after
the horse has
b g q stolen"
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Go and see
him some nice.
rainy morning,
when he won't
b e too busy.
and get him to
look over his
b o o k d
whisper q few
secrets in your
ear.
There's a
man over in
England W h o
1900 mar
riage licenses
on his hands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03

r. q. What can be done for
bronchitis in a boy Of 16? He has a
rather severe attack which has
lasted for three weeks. coughing and
expectorating a great deal He loves
the outdoors.
A.-Build up his general health so
that he will be less susceptible to
the germs az colds and cough. A
good. general tonic should be very
helpful under the circumstances. For
full particulars SEND n self addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
MRS. II. r. o-Is common
baking soda. taken in moderation apt
to prove harmful?
2.-What would cause n feeling of
pressure in the ears and head2
A.-Not n taken in moderation.
However IL would be wise L. regu-
late the diet so that Il viii be un-
necessary to resort to remedies 10
relieve indigestion.
2.-This may he due 70 a catarrhal
condition or high blood pressure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Health Examinations
Forewarn Of Illness
Adrice Receired Through These Periodic Orerhauiings
Nay Add Years to Your Life, Says Authority, Urging
Semi-dnnual Visits TO Your Doctor
By ROYAL s. COPELAND, Nj. d.,
United States Senator from New York.
orneY Com missioner OF Health. Mem York Ctr.

IT has been the effort Of the
medical profession to stimulate
interest in periodic health ex-
aminations. There has been a re-
Spouse to this demand. but not at
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flight for his life. Harboring him
with the utmost secrecy for a few
hours. giving him some food and a
little money. these r all he could
reasonably expect from any IN of
his countrymen living hear here. Yet
he has been able 10 live so far. or
Jul deductions concerning this mes
sage are all wet What's the
answer Has Jim missed n eggs
or chickens lately? No. he wouldnt
because this place is SO well
guarded. What bou the neigh
hors7" II
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extend down one side Of the skirt and flare in a
circular movement which lends the necessary
width to the skirt edge. The belt is of self
material. With this type of dress is worn the
sport gilet also depicted. II is of dark brown
and vivid yellow plaided flannel. 1t is sleeveless
and is belted with the material.
Beach wear IS going TO be smarter than ever
this year. Colorings are perhaps a trifle more
subdued. but there are new and very novel
designs. The beach suit depicted shows a wide
brown pajama and the tiniest of tiny boleros, of
dark brown shantung, over a bathing suit Of
hand-knit. pale green and dark brown wool. This
is the type Of costume that will be in frequent
evidence along the beaches this Summer.
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One can neither protect NOT
arm himself against criticism.
We must meet ii defiantly, and
thus gradually please il.
Goethe.
He that has no friend and no
enemy is one of the vulgar, and
without talents, power, or
energy. -Lavater.
Eloquence is the transfer
ence OF thought and emotion
from one heart to another, no
matter how il Is done.
Cough.
Nothing gives more OF SYM
pathy to the voice than real
goodness. -Bautain.
Peaceable times are the best
to live in though not SO proper
TO furnish materials for a
writer. Addison.
He who proposes to be an
author, should first be a student.
Dryden.
Nothing Is too high for the
daring mortals; we would storm
heaven itself in our folly.
-Horace%
All truth undone becomes
unreal. Robertson.
The secret Of influence is
viii, whether good or bad.
Robertson
Time, which deadens hatred.
secretly strengthens love.
Richter.
Let US remember that Justice
must be observed even 70 the
lowest. Cicero
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Too Well Guarded

I nodded. for I knew better than
TO interrupt her train OF thought.
and she went on. emphasizing each
point with a tap of her doubled
right forefinger into her left palm.
He violated his loyalty TO Lee
Chow TO come 10 you with that
threat. because he knew that Lee
Chow was a friend 10 your family.
But he vas impelled by fear. When
he failed. the fear became a GER
tainty. He well knew what punish
ment would be his for failure. and
there was room but for one thought
in his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., al
though he realized. no doubt. what
a weli-nigh hopeless thing his
chance for safety was.
IF the organization 70 which he
belonged when Lee Chow was here
is now 50 powerless that il could
not protect him when these others
demanded his services. il certainly
could not aid him materially in his
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03

VTTELL, for goodness sake
wv are bridegrooms more tickle
than brides?
Just ask the registrar who lives
nearst you
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
LiIian's Theory

But where a he have llved?"
I asked, b%ewildered. There are no
Chinese in this section since he
moved away
Instead OF answering. L|illian
cupped her chin I'm her palms. with
her elbows resting on her knees. her
invariahle attitude when thinking
"a a problem. and I leaned hack IN
my chair. waiting quietly until she
should look up again.
The 0rientals, especially the
Chinese. rarely do things singly."
she said at last. They hunt in
rival packs. We knew. in the DAYS
when Lee Chow was guarding Hugh.
that he belonged 20 some mystic
organization with many ramifica-
tons. and that he vas the object
Of unremitting persecution from a
hostile organization. From what
this man said 10 you when he first
came TO emand the box. did you
not gather hat he was working for
this gang OF highbinders only
through fear, and because he did
not know where Lee Chow was?"
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you must flap your
Wings Rnarf was saying q the
sea-gun whom he was teaching how
70 dance. The sea-gull was listen
Ing very attenttvely- Aii. Flor.
Hand and Yam-the little shadow
children we're listening toe as was
the fIddler-crab. The fiddler-crab
was playing the fiddle. M a good
fiddler-crab should. even though II
may SOUND extraordinary 70 YOU
The trouble was that the sea-guli
wanted 10 eat the fiddler-crab In
stead OF listening 10 its music. But
knarf was determined 20 save II.
That's why he was teaching the sea-
gull to dance He thought II might
forget about the poor fid~dler-crab.
First your left foot. then your
right. then flap your wings"
knarf continued This time the sea-
gull did exactly 49, the shadow-boy
said. II put out its left loot. then
it, right and finally Az flaFped tin
wings. Strange 10 relate. the in
slant Il started Tapping its wings
Il flew off Away IL went. sailing
off into the clouds and they soon
lost sight OF Il.
Now run for all you're WORTH
Knarf cried to the fiddler-crab. who
instantly dropped it's fiddle tno. 7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
The Stars Say

"HE astrological forecast for this
day is quite important. II
win be a day Of surprises and
probably abrupt and unforeseen
yisitations. some propitlous ana
others giving concern. much depend
sng on the wise embracing Of the ex-
cellent openings ana
presenting. Changes should be care
fully considered. New contracts are
in order and letters may bring good
Ssdings. Personal affairs also prom
ise much activity and pleasure as
well % profit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03
Answers 10 Health Queries

Have an examination so that definite
advice and treatment can be out.
lined.
A READER. Q-What are the
syptoms Of liberation OF the stom.
ach?
What viii remove warts?
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Stories
-Bv MAX TRELL

MAN IKELLr-
Under my window
A fiddler stood.
And played and played
As no fiddler should.
BE of. you fiddler.
Your tune is bad!"
So away he went.
As sad as sad.
Shadow Song.
KIN IRST put out your left foot
then your right foot thei
yo,, rusf Fian vou
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03

A-This disturbance Is usually
due 10 an intestinal upset. For fun
particulars send a self addressed.
stamped envelops and repeat your
question.
Copyright. 1881. ~ Sevsrap~r Feature Service. Inc.
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Words of the Wise

One can neither protect nor
arm himself against criticism.
We must meet ii defiantly, and
thus gradually please it-
Goethe.
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A-Pain and distress after eating.
belching. indigestion are among the
outstanding symptoms. II there is
any reason 10 suspect trouble Of this
nature see your doctor and follow
his judgment and advice.
2.-For fun particulars send a self
addressed. stamped envelope and re-
peat your question.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-03

II. L. o.-what is the remedy for
hiccoughs?
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He that has no friend and no
enemy is one of the vulgar, and
without talents, power, or
energy. -Lavater.
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STARED al Lillian as she pro-
pounded the theory that the
!. %LF-- r-.-l~ - "a
The Washington times., 1931-08-03
AVIATION CORP,
ERN|NGS UP

Recent improvement in operat-
ing results of Aviation Corpora
ton of Delaware, together with
approaching expansion of it's sys-
tenn. is reported.
The report for the first six
months showing a net loss of
$729.480 after depreciation, com.
pared with net loss of $685.
318 in the corresponding period
last year, reflects the benefits the
company has received from the
revision of small contracts under
the Watres bill and economies
effected.
The company showed a profit
from operations before deprecia-
tion of $39,621 in the first half
Of 1881. compared with a loss of
$983,076 in the first six months
last year.
In the first quarter this year.
a loss of 1880 from operations,
before depreciation, was reported
indicating that the company
showed an operating profit, before
depreciation, of around $49, 900 in
the second three months period,
1t is understood that the com.
pany just about broke even,
after all charge-offs, in June
The Washington times., 1931-08-03
AVERAGE CRUDE
PRICE GAINS

The average price of crude
petroleum at 10 representative
fields was higher last week at
69.1 cents a barrel, compared
with 56.7 cents a barrel the
preceding week. The average at
this time year ago was $1.4212
barrel. according to the Oil,
Paint and Drug Reporter.
Gasoline at the refineries was
also higher last week at Alps
cents a gallon at four principal
centers, compared with 1897
cents a gallon the preceding
week. and 7.09 cents a gallon
at this time a year ago. Case
line prices at service stations in
10 representative markets were
unchanged last week from the
preceding week at 1880 a gal
lon. The average a year ago
was 20.95 a gallon.
Domestic crude oil production
from January l to August l was
estimated by the above authori-
ties at 491, ,377,000 barrels
against 549.323,000 barrels in
the corresponding period of
1890.