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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
Quotations

I have e many Librarians wor-
ried because boys and girls take
out cheap and ridiculous melOdra-
matte stories. but " is a great deal
better for them 70 read trash than
not 10 read anything.
Prof. William Lyon Phelps
The most delightful association
with people comes when you use the
river for the morning face wash and
the woods for a living room.
Ruth Bryan Owen
TO the doctor the only thing thft
Is important Is tomorrow and whh1
1t may bring to the little sum ~
knowledge we have. "
DIR. william y. Mayo.
Capital punishment is a relic
Of savagery based on ignorance.
false assumptions and the desire to
retaliate.
Lewis f. Lawes. warden Of Sing
Sing prison.
AT the sound or the first bullet
one is overcome with a certain
enthusiasm.
Paul Won Hindenburg-
We were not crooked enough TO
forecast what the crooked liquor
traffic would do.
Robert T.. Corradini. exccu-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
Having and Giving

A literal Interpretation of the scriptural command to
give as we have prospered has been demonstrated in the
gift of Sen. James Couzens of Michigan who has offered
a million dollars for the care of the poor in the city. 1t is
only right that he should be given the praise that his &C
ton deserves.
But his generosity in no means lesseSs the social
responsibility which others. with less means. bear to-
wards their community giving. Society today is a CO.
operative affair. No man can live to himself alone. And
no man can shirk his share Of duties and be the right sort
of citizen.
The woman who dropped a farthing on the altar,
when the people were bringing their gifts in the temple at
Jerusalem, you may recall, won high praise. Not because
her fraction of a cent would clothe the needy and feed the
hungry. But because "she had done what she could =
Sen. Couzens' gift is tremendously magnificent but it in
no sens, lessons our obligations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
Daily Health
Talk

Another chemical substance OF
which little has thus far been said,
but which Is Of the greatest i'm
p~ortance in the human diet, Is salt.
Salt Is a mixture Of sodium, n OF
the basic elements, and chlorine. The
chemical is sodium cforide. Sodium
Is also found in substances much US
ed in cooking and in medicine. For
example. baking soda is sodium BIZ
carbonate.
IL has been estimated that the
average man takes in about one
half ounce OF sodium chloride every
DAY. In the body, sodium salts ere
found In the blood and in other
fluids. "A lower concentration OF
sodium salts is available in the mus
cles and in the organs. The amount
OF salt in the tissues IS regulated 70
some extent by the amount Of water
available. II the amount Of salt TAX
en- into tie body is reduced, there is
a corresponding decrease in the
amount OF salt and water in the
tissues. II n takes much salt, ne
finds himself developing a great
thirst. so that the balance between
salt and water will be maintained.
IL Is generally believed that a
human being needs less salt after
40 years Of age. and there Is some
opinion TO indicate that salt may
influence the blood pressure. caus-
ing II to increase. This is not, how
ever. established.
AS n grows older his appetite
may become jaded and he viii find
himself attempting to stimulate the
jaded appetite by eating foods more
highly seasoned and more greatly
spiced. This tendency may cause a
person after middle age to consume
more salt than he would otherwise
take.
one Of the uses Of the chloride
element of the salt is TO provide the
hyrochlo-ic acid which is secreted
by the cells OF the stomach as an
aid to digestion. Various diets have
been developed free from large
amounts Of salt. but before one
undertakes any unusual diet OF this
character. he will do well TO consult
a physician and make certain that
the diet Is adapted to his particular
needs.
Another mineral element OF great
importance is iodine. Iodine Is parti-
cularly associated with the func-
tioninF OF the thyroid gland. The
amounts required in the human body
are very small and are easily avail
able In the form Of seafoods and Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

plants raised in territories where the
soil Is rich in this substance. There
are. however. many districts In this
country in which the vegetables and
plants are grown In soil that is very
poor In iodine: for example. the
Great Lakes district and the Pacifi-
northwest.
In such territories, seafood Is not
a common article OF diet. Hence.
physicians advise particularly that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
PREFER THE COOLER

PITTSBURGH. 80 Helen Killian
and Mildred Bender we're arrested
on one of the recent hot DAYS for
shoplfting- Taken before Detective
Inspector Boyd. they we're met with
the question: How would you like
TO think It over in a ceE?" Fine"
spoke up Mildred. Its awful hot
outside and cells ought to be nice
and COOL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

NINE sWEEPERs . n

On Sept. I. 1917, British Destroy
ers sank four German mine sweep
ers off Jutland. near the scene OK
the famous battle OF Jutland-
The British lost no ships in the
encounter and her losses were
small.
On this date also the United
States Export Board disc proved
Of a plan to release grr ! In Dutch
cargo ships held In New York har
Dor.
A report was circulated from p
trograd on this date that Cav
Nicholas had taken UP n l4-Nom
apartment in an old-fashioneo
house I'm Tobolsk. Siberia
The French advanced three-quar-
tiers or IN mile in the Hurtenisc
sector. sweeping the enemy before
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

you waltz"
He crossed the room 10 a radio
cabinet Norma had not noticed.
turn Of the dials and strains Of
dance music burst on the air. "A
nasal tenor was singing 70 saxo-
phone accompaniment. The words
sounded raucous-more ribaid than
they were:
"Just a blue-eyed blond
Who happened to be fond-of
me-eei"
Turn II Off" Chris spoke harsh
ly and Rev. Littleiohn complied
with a shake Of his head.
.. ms like We don't get any
thing but that heather jazz most Of
the time." no said with a sigh
There's good music they could
play II they wanted to-"
AT that moment Mrs. Littleiohn
- reappeared. She carried a small
black volume.
Here II II. Henry
They had waited only a few min
utes. though II seemed longer. Rev.
Littlejohn took he book. opened II
and Strengthened his spectacles. He
coughed.
"You young folks come forward.
please" he said. lapsing into what
was evidently habitual ~phrasing.
Marks hand on Norma's arm
guided her into the glow Of the
lamplight- They stood directly be-
fore the minister. Chris moved 10
Norma's side and Bradley Hart
took his place opposite.
Rev. Littleiohn coughed a second
time. His sharp glance from one
TO the other seemed to ask, Are
you ready?" Then. without pre-
amble the sonorous words began:
Marriage is OWNED that the
home ~ a sacred institution God
has ordained that a man shall leave
his father and mother and cleave
unto his wife"
The words rolled on To Norma
they seemed without meaning. She
was aware dimly that what was
happening was TO change the en-
tire course or her life. Here she
was beside Mark. II was 70 be
Mark and her forever now. Or was
the whole thing a fantastic dream?
Would she awake I'm a moment and
i1d that none OF this was real?
There was a pause. She heard
Rev. Littleiohn's voice again:
"You will answer now as I pro
nounce the words TO you. Do you.
Mark Travers. promise 10 take this
girl As your lawful and welded
companion through life. 10 love
and to cherish in sickness and in
health. in fortune and In adversely
and. forsaking all others. to cleave
until her and her only till death
do you paTt?"
II do"
Norma thought Marks voice
sounded odd. She darted a quick
glance upward. Suddenly she real
lied Rev. LIttlejohn was addressing
her.
And do you. Norma Kent. prom
ise 10 take this man n your lawful
and welded companion"
IL was over Norma was IN
Marks arms and he was kissing
her. The others were laughing.
talking gayly. Little Mrs. Little
john had come forward. She smiled
and said something Norma did not
hear clearly. Brad Hart was de-
claring his right 10 kiss the bride.
Everyone seemed so happy. Why
had Norma been afraid? Why there
was nothing to be afraid of The
world was beautiful and good now.
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GUILT Va a Lips
@Io5l BY NA\SSEPVlcE INC.

black and white cotton dress, lin
gered in the background.
"Oh. yes" Mark went on eagerly.
we've got the license. Here
lie pulled a folded document from
his coat pocket and held II out to-
ward the parson. we just got
1t over at the courthouse"
HUM" With a shrug Rev.
L~ittlejohn accepted the marriage H.
cense and studied il thoroughly
When he looked up he asked.
which or you IL II wants to be
married."
SIN Travers." Mark told him,
"and this Is Miss Kent. We-we're
the ones. This is Miss Saunders,
Rev. Li~ttlejohn. And Mr.. Hart
They're here as witnesses. Will
you-ahem-go ahead with the cere-
many now?"
The Rev. Henry Littleiohn re.
adjusted the spectacles on his nose,
Strengthened back and sunk his
hands into the pockets OF his coat.
Il say as we'll tell you. young
man." he began ~pompously. that |
don't approve OF couples running
off and getting married In the mid
die OF the night I'm against It'll"
He eyed Mark. then Norma sternly.
you folks don't look as bad as
some Of EN-. Can't tell IL you've
been drinking. You don't show II.
That's a rule ! make." The parson
emphasized his words with a raised
finger. Its a rule OF mine never
10 unite in holy matrimony fool
girls and men that scarcely know
their right names because they're
full o. bootleg booze"
"But. Rev. L~ittlejohn. 7 assure
you"
It's all right" The minister
lifted a restraining hand. II said
you don't look as bad as some OF
them. I'm willing to give you the
benefit OF the doubt. It's the looks
az the thing that's bad. young man
Come on over here closer 10 the
light Ill marry you all right
MAJ" he glanced around toward his
wife. ma. get me the marriage rit-
ual. will your"
The subdued little woman across
the room murmured a flurried an
swer and disappeared.
before she returned Norma had
- time TO glance curiously about
the room. IL was obviously the
parlor. There we're the plush up
holstercd sofa and arm chair that
every self-respecting parlor 20
years ago must boast. There were
the crocheted lace "tidies" pinned
over the backs and arms or chairs
Are you ready. sweets?"
Marks voice. low and rich-toned.
Mark looking az her with adora-
ton. Suddenly Norma was blinded
by a hot film before her eyes. Crop
ingly she Put out a hand. II found
its way 10 Marks coat sleeve and
the rough wooden stuff was com
forting. Still blinded she raised her
head. smiling.
"Of course I'm ready
Chris spoke then. Pent-up emo
ton told In her voice. You're
you're awfully lucky. Mark No "a
ever had a lovelier bride."
Bride? Why. Norma hadn't
thought OF herself as a bridei II
seemed outlandish. Brides wore
white satin and snowy wells. They
breathed the fragrance OF orange
blossoms and carried bouquets.
There should be music. solemn and
beautiful music. Herself a bride?
Oh. II couldn't be-
Mother seems to be taking her
Rev. Littlejohn commented.
You folks like some music while
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
LAURA LOU
BROOKMAN
Author OF
MAD MARRIAGE"

CHE shook hands with Rev. Little
john. She kissed Chris. AZ
last. with Marks arm about her
waist. they were out into the night
again. The quartet walked down
the narrow brick walk "a where the
roadster waited. Mark seated Nor
ma and took the wheel. Chris and
Brad Hart clambered into the rumy
Bile seat. NJ
"Here comes the hride," warbled
Hart In "A lnsty bass a. tha heavy
roadster pulled away from the curb
ing. The rest OF his ballad was lost
In the rush OF wind and droning OF
the motor.
Norma sat stIll end close 70
Mark. Presently she asked In q
small voice:
"Where-where are we going
now?"
Travers was guiding the roadster
with one hand. Tho other arm en-.
circled Norma securely.
TO the Marlboro. Going 10 cele-
brate. aren't we? Going 60 have
the wedding support"
II was not. however. at the pala-
tial Hotel Marlboro where they
dined. Half way 10 that hosiery
the dazzling electric signboards OF
Bills Barbecue" doomed into
sight. Cat-calls from the rumble
seat caught the attention or the
pair In front
Hey. listen. you love birds,"
Brad Hart called do you know
that In your enthusiasm over matri.
mony you've forgotten that the
bride and maid or honor haven't
had a mouthrul of food since noon?
Maybe you two car live on love but
Miss Saunders is nerishing 10
food. Let's stop at Bills and orddv
the best in the house. Ny party.
old top, Bits sandwiches are bet.
ter than starvation-."
True enough. none on them had
eaten. They left the car and went
into the brilliantly lighted pavilion.
No tables here but high stools BE-
fore a counter. Brad Hart became
an expansive host. Re called the
proprietor INV his first name. v
dered quantities OK b~arbecUed
chicken served In split buns. cold
slaw. hot coffee and a sticky pastry
desert. Norma could not eat but
she smiled az toasts 20 the bride
were drunk in ginger ale. She
laughed with the others. agreed
that probably never before had
there been such a wedding supper.
1t was well after midnight when
they left Bits. There was less
talk during the rest or the journey.
Chris Saunders was deposited az
her doorstep. Hart rode down town
with Mark and Norma. left them
al his club. Fifteen minutes later
the bride and bridegroom had
reached the Marlboro.
They were shown 70 a suite 81
rooms quite the hsndsomest Norma
had ever SEEN Tire dapper until
formed beIlbcy accepted Marks tir
and withdrew. They heard the
door close.
Norma did not look up. She was
aware Mark was beside her though
he neither spoke nor touched her.
"A long moment An infinity which
passed IN "a fash Suddenly hts
arms were around her. Swift kisses
smote her checks. Norma could
feel Marks heart beat. The girl
caught her breath FOR sheer happI-
ness.
"Oh. Mark"
She lnt herself sink into the tur-
5ulent embrace.
Go BE Continued)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
SIGH CRUELTY,

CINCINNATI. Aug. 25.-Ross "
Davis, applying In Domestic Cclr
for divorce. charged his wife with
extreme cruelty. He charged tina
his wife once broke down a door
he had locked himself behind 70.
protection. After beating down the
door. she beat him. Davis saws. or
-four separate occasions. Re alleged
he was cut when his wife struck
him and broke his eyeglasses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

Pretty NORMA KENT. 20-yenr-
old secretary In "a law Office. aces
MARK TRAtERs for the first
time when together they rescue %.
puppy from downtown trnfic I'm
Marlboro. middle-wcxfrrn metrop-
oils Norma declines to tell Trav-
ers her name or where he car see
her again.
BOB FARRELL, young lawyer.
asks Norma 90 marry him and she
refuses. though she IN fond Of him
as n friend. Norma takes the
puppy TO the shabby apartment
she shares with CHRISTINE
SAUNDERS. D. fcnrs Chris In
falling I'm love with her married
employer. BRADLEY HART. pro-
priefor Of nm advertising agency.
Norma inserts nm advertisement
about the puppy I'm n newspape
lost and found column and the
nrst person 60 answer IL Mark
Trnvers. He tries % make n ate
hut Norma declines his Invitations.
A small hoy comes to claim the
puppy md takes "a home.
Norma receives telephone calls
from Trnvers but ignores them.
She goes for n drive with Bob
leaving Marlboro. Two days later
she meets Trnvcrs on the street
and goes 20 lunch with him. This
IN the beginning Of n whirivind
rourtship. Norma inds herself
hcad-over-heeis In love but thinks
she must send Trnvers away he
cause Of some secret of the past.
Chris knows this secret declares
AZ Norma loves Travcrs all else IN
unimportanf.
Mark II invited 90 dinner ne the
apartment. Norma II there. max
Ing preparations when n caller
arrives. He tells her ne IN Marks
father and demands her AFFAIR
with his son shall end. In the
midst of n heated speech Mark
appears. Father and son quarrel.
The elder Trnvcr~ declares that
n Mark mnrrics Norma he will
dtsown him. Chris arrives and
Marks father departs nngriiy.
Mark begs Norma 90 marry him
nj once. ifter some hesitation
n agrees The couple set on
with Chris md bradley Hart for
the town of Woodbury. TN the next
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

Just when cigarets go up out of reach it is announced
the Texas winner garden country has proven it can grow
tobacco successfully. A chance to go back to the old
homemade twist, good for chewing or smoking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
The
Once Ooer

TIL. FARM BOARD CURE-ALL-
Are you raising too much wheat?
Plow 1t underl
Is your cotton crop complete?
Plow 1t under!
Can't you sell your ships and shoes,
Sealing wax. straw hats and booze,
Iron rails and copper screws2
Plcw EN- underi
Are you loafid up with ssocks7
Plow 'em under!
No demand for shirts and socks?
Plow EN- underl
Cant you sell your corn and oats,
Rubber shoes or sable coats.
Heifers, sheep and pigs and shoats?
Plow 'em underl
Is the peach crop pretty falr7
Plow it underl
Does the pear tree bear a pear?
Plow II underl
Have the packers too much ham7
Is your cellar full Of Jam?
Still roams Mary's Little Lamb?
Plow 1t underl
Is the country full OF prunes?
Plow EN- under,
Can't Irv Berlin sell his tunes?
Plow EN- underl
Are we overstocked with rails,
Butter tubs and iron pals,
Crackers, clothes and wire nails?
Plow 'em underl
Grocer, can't you sell your cheese?
Plow 1t underl
Farmer, have you lots of peas?
Plow EN- under!
Haberdasher. is IL true
No one wants q hat from you,
Shirt or collar, cuff or shoe?
Plow EN- under!
Are the chickens laying eggs7
Plow EN- underl
Are the coopers making kegs?
Plow EN- underl
In the pond do ducklings swish2
Does the bean crop meet the wish?
Is the ocean full of fislp
Plow EN- underl
Too fast do your whiskers grow?
Piow EN- underi
every other row or so
Plow 'em underD
Have you things you cannot sell?
Do your obligations swell?
Has the cat had kittens? Well.
Plow 'em underl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

The Chicago district builds more
railroad car than any other area
in the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01

growing children receive small
amounts Of iodine in the form Of
tablets or liquid preparations which
can be prescribed by a physician ami
which have the virtue of filling the
deficiency. thereby preventing the
enlargement Of the thyroid gland,
known as simple goiteT.
The St--tue Of Liberty In New
York barber Is $50 feet high.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
WANT NEWS FROM THE FRONT

What Havana tourists are anxious
TO know as they hear OF the revo-
luton in Cuba Is whether Sloppy
Joe's has fallen yet.
A public golf links was raided
the other day for selling liquor.
Speaking of liquor at golf clubs. a
good many people golfers are COM
planning Of the lighter ball"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
DO YOU

Away back when golfers appear
ing on the street in white knicker-
bcckerS used to attract attention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-01
AND THEY SAY DEAD MEN TELL
Nh TALES

w hFthL0
The word went out to New
York's police force to bring in
Vincent Coll, gangster. dead or
alive. Police want TO ask him some
important ques7ons."-Oil City
Derrick.
ROMANCE
PERSONAL want To correspond
with a lady 80 to AZ. with car:
matrimony in view. Box D-l8. care
News-Bangor Daily News.
Free Wheeling essential.
SALUTE
knight and Lady of the air.
Soaring over land and sea.
Like two lovers, brave and fair,
Ride in royal dignity.
AS YOU fly the sapphire sea.
Or away towards distant Mars,
May you safe and happy be.
Son and daughter Of the stars.
Grenville Kleiser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-09
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