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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
AM v
nEAR NANCY LEE


y am a girl IS years OF axe.
This is my question:
1 like two bows very well. but
one is so-anuch the opposite az the
other that IL IA hard TO choose be-
tween them. The first is ITS years
also. He is an average looking boy
and well built. He ranks among
the first In his class scholastically
and takes part in all school and
class activities. Most az an. ne is
the perfect gentleman. He treats
every girl as he would like another
boy 20 treat his sister. He Is not
the peter" type. He is said to be
a "woman-hater." but ! know he
isn't. This Is because he shows
little or no sentiment or emotion
AS 10 his feelings. which only makes
AZ hard for me 20 know whether Tie
likes me or not.
The second H. one year nav Junior.
He ID or the ''shiek" tyne and very
Eood-lookinE. He dresses well and
has "A very remarkable Tine" He
is very sentimental ard has a good
personality but seems 10 lack the
intellect OF the other. I do not
know which 70 choose. BILLIE.
OLLIE: As one OF the young
II men has given you no indication
OF his feelings for you. I fail 10 SEE
how you car be worried over making
a choice. III would be better. 7 think
for you 10 choose other friends.
am sire that IA friendship with ths
brilliant. young nan would H. de-
liEhtful. especially III you could man
are 70 keep a sentimental note out
OF IL. As for the other boy. Y hope
that he Is more interesting than the
description you give ~ him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

n EcENTLY we referred to the
slight dry hair condition
which frequently makes its
appearance after the continued use
Of rinses. I've since discovered that
these rinses are very apt to make
l1he hair quite dry unless this condi-
lGion in anticipated and guarded
against Therefore. ] think a little
additional information on the subject
n advisable.
Chemically speaking. most pre-
pared rfnses are harmless 10 the ac-
tual structure Of the hair unless
used excessively without preventive
treatment. But used. week after
week. without precautionary steps
2 suddenly discovers that a harsh.
dry condition arrives most unex-
pectedly. Also, that ordinary pre-
rinse treatment doesn't solve the
problem.
Some months ago I went in for
reddish lights In the locks on a con-
slstent basis. meaning that instead
az having q rinse only or special &C.
casiong, ] had one each week. Re-
suits were most satisfactory until a.
few weeks ago. At that time I
seemed to have difficulty keeping a
wave in my hair. The finger wave
stayed in beautifully for a day or 50
then, presto. II was gone. This in
spite of a new. successful permanent.
Ny hairdresser and I then decided
TO alternate the color rinses with one
OF vinegar water. Vinegar water
brings out the lights In the hair. you
know, but not 50 prominently as an
actual tinting does.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01


Equal parts OF castor oil and olive
oil were heated and massaEed into
my scalp and that which was left
was poured over the ends Of the
hair. We bound a towel about my
head and let the oil re- in on for
two hours. then rinsed II with
very hot water. A final cleansing
was needed as we used a mild soap
shampoo. My hair looked better and
felt better than Il had for a month.
The wave stayed in nicely for its al.
lotted time.
Before going for my next sham
poo and wave set. however. I poured
a liberal amount az olive oil over my
hair the night before. Massaged il
into the scalp thoroughly and then
bound a bath towel about my head
and let II remain N until morning.
Then / shampooed my hair and hied
myself to my hairdresser.
I'm not having any more color
rinses for a few weeks until my hair
regains its normal texture. which II
is doing rapidly. And. when ! do
return 70 their use I'm going 70 fol
low the plan or saturAting my hair
with olive oil the night before. I'm
quite sure this will prevent my hair
from becoming SO dry again.
Those OF you who are using pre-.
pared rinses to brighten your hair
viii do well 10 take this precaution-
airy olive oil treatment the night be-
fore shampooing for by this plan
I'm quite sure you will avoid undue
dryness. II you don't. you may have
the same trouble ] did unless an ex.
c~eptionally oily condition exists.
The normal hair condition. how
ever. reacts as outlined III my case
and prevention Is better than the
longer process OF correction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
The Stars Say
By CENEvIEvE KEMBLE
For Sunday. February !

~ UNDAYs horoscope IL a fairly
inausplcious one. excepting for
acme minor activities relating
70 spiritual o secret matters.
Affairs may lag and meet With frus-
traitor. the physical condition may
be depleted or depressed. and mental
attitudes and affairs may not be pro-
ductive. Be careful with writings.
Thoss whose birthday IL is are on
the eve Of a year eeset with diff
Guilty and Illustration. There may be
tenacious Obstacles depressed men,
tal and physical conditions. although
diplomacy or strategy may assist
ever bad places. But be careful with
eli mznnsr Of writings, and shun
litigation. A child born on this day
should be sober. studious and reti-
cent. probably prone 10 gain its ends
hy secret or subtle influences or wis
DOM
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

MM ONDAY'S astrological fore
W cast Is for a very important
and eventful year. with sud
den change OF far-reaching influence
on the affairs and the life. This may
be in connection with new projects
or adventures. and should bring
gratifying results. but are under the
peril Of rash or reckless impulses,
which should BE- vigorously depressed.
There also may be ON minor per-
soral friction.
Those whose birthday Il r. may
lock for a very important year. With
sudden change. new undertakings
ard environment all OF which should
bring excellent success II a tendency
to rash and impulsive grasp OF the
situation be- controlled. Haste and
precipitancy would be hazardous %
excellent prospects. A child born on
this day should be brilliant. ingeni.
Gus and resourceful. and should at.
tain good position. all Of which may
be negatived by a proclivity TO rash.
impulsiye and q~uarrclsome conduct,
a trait which should be disciplined in
! infancy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

TTAVE you ever watched q healthy youngster enjoy his nice,
hot cereal? Of course you have And hasn't the memory
Of his chubby little face and ingenious smile remained with
you to lend a ray Of sunshine on even the gloomiest day? And
hasn't II made you feel sad. too, that any little child should ever
know the pangs Of hunger and feel the pinch Of want?
1t is wonderful to reflect how much love and tender dcvo-
ton each small child represents. And all the dreams of its mother.
all the fond hope Of the proud papa are conferred in the child, the
child that is some day to repay them for all their loving care.
Surely the most fortunate and happiest humans in the world are
the young couples with their firstborn BARNS To them the world
IS liz with q blaze Of glory. Their hearts are glad because they
have found the coping stone Of the mansion of life, which is love.
Wouldn't ii be wonderful ii life could flow along for u un-
disturbed, # gref and trouble were not here to shut out the sun
OF happiness III we could always enjoy pleasant days full OF
gaiety and delight But the scheme Of things says otherwise and
we all Of US must take our share of sunless days. And SO isn't
il good that the days of childhood are generally fair and fine ?
That youngsters can play and froie without a thought of what
is to come?
The kingdom of childhood $ 8 realm where each and every
one of US may be a ruler.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

A TOGETHER. IL looked very
IA suspicious for tine goose. Mi.
Flor. Hand Tam and Knarf
the shadows-couldnt help
thinking that 4 had stolen the black
sheep's bag OF wool. You see. the
black sheep started out early in the
morning with three bags az wool
one Cor the master. one f0r the mas
ter's wife. and thB third tor the little
boy who lived down fhe lane. As
chance would have tt. thR third tag
OK wool trr TX may have been the Sec
Ond XXI firstl was Etdian
And just as the shadows and the
sheep were searching ell over for Al.
along came the goose with a heavy
bag over IFS shoulders.
What have you got there" knarf
demanded sharply.
I've eot-er.-h'm-"
"-Er-h'm-tnafA no answer"
Hand broke In. why doE't YOU an-
sner properly"
I've rot KIM bag"
"Yes-a haE. tha sheep said. but
what's In the bag
Here eNe goose became very upset.
Kt uuacked I'm hst. and hlinked. and
tried to hide its head. Tx even made
a dart ahead. Nil. Flor and Yam
grasped its legs and held Il back.
TITS no use your trying 10 get away"
they said. You've & 10 tell US
what's in the bag7"
But I can't. j can't the Eoose
protested What's In the haE -
longs 70 me
H. AZ fun of wcoI7'' the sheep
asked.
But the goose wouldn't answer. It
didn't shake ifs head. and Nh didn N
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
The Ideal Way 70 Live

] beg Of you not to permit YOUR
eff and your family 70 be housed In
stuffy rooms. The ideal way to live
Is 70 have your home SO well heated
that you can have every room ven.
tilated By having at least one
slightly open window.
There is nothing in the world 50
good as fresh air for man. woman
and child. Next 70 eating. Il il the
most important factor in insuring
good health.
Dress yourself warmly enough so
hat you can enjoy the fresh air.
Build up resistance TO disease bv
getting out-of-doors and breathina
the right kind OF air indoors. every
day. every night. For the sake or
your health do this. and get proper
exercise while YOU are doing II.
IL isn't necessary TO sit in n
draught. ard YOU shouldn't. There
are shields and other devices 70 d.
rect the currents OF air 70 the cell.
inE. Give thought to the problem
and you can work out some plan OF
your own to get fresh air without
chill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

Of course, ~ MS silly 10 Ike 2
mead waiter because he bows and
smiles and rubs his hands a. IL he
had spent his whole life~waitlng
for you and you alone. or you IN
company for that matter. q appear.
But. after all. we do like him bet
ter when he acts as II he suspected
that the young man Of the family is
the Prince az Wales in disguise. and
that Papa In ak least general man
aEer of the Rockefeller League
Yes. that's the way THE old
fashioned head waiter used NJ make
IT, feel. NO matter how humble and
unimportant we were.
And we liked it-what's the use OF
denying tive loved II.
And we came home. and talked
about the Boul Niche and the Rue
de Ia Paix. and the food. and the
nice manners.
Then. ell Of a sudden. there was a
change. a terrible and depressing
change.
The food may nave been just the
sama-hut. somehow. Tx didn't taste
right. Ky cost lust twice VA much.
and TX didn't taste half a. good.
The waiter had "a crouch. He
hated you. and he didn't take the
least bit Of trouble 70 hide that some
what unpleasant fact.
And there were extras on the bill.
and when you asked about them. he
didnt-speak English. and all you
could do was TO pay and make UP
your mind you'd never see that par
ticular waiter again III you had To
49, - AM-aA 4n m~I @mH
corn-meal mush and fried hnminy
like Mother Used 10 Make.
And the manager NJ the far-famed
cafe. did he rub bis hands and smile.
and bow you out? He did not.
And Il got on your nerves-it did
And YOU and Uncle Hiram and
Aunt Bella and all the rest Of the
folks crossed Paris off your list
just ike that,
And Paris has walked M.
The restaurants are half empty.
the shops are not crowded with
those dreadful Americans. The
bouievards look like Paris and mot
like Broadway.
And that. Messieura III Madames.
ID rather nice ia "A good many differ
ent ways. isn't itg
Maybe some of our own proud and
naughty entertainers will take a leaf
out o. the French Book. and be real
nice 10 Us when they cash our
checks.
Perhaps the Wroud Hotel Clerk
Will condescend TO smile again as he
did once. when the Brev0ort and
the Aston and the old Holland House
made uB feel grand and dlstin-
Euished and important the minute
We opened the door KIT had someone
open III FOR Tia. and walked into what
we conscientinusly called the
foyer"
Who knows
C~oryrlFnf. 1891. b Nert7srsr Feature Series. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
A Fashion Models Diary
n - ACT ruOnNrI TEr
A Skiing Erenf Reveals The Arf o. Granting . TarOr.
Bv GRACE THORNCLIFFE

MM ADAME : excuses for spelling
Ia are 60 transparent .ney
49, ere amusing. Sometimes II
seems more as though she were an
indulgent mother than = generous
employer. It's the clever way she
has OF spelling" US that Is so charm
ing, but Helene ard I know her so
well that we see right through her
~subtcrfuges.
Today she was near the telephone
when Helene refused IN marvellous
invitation to &c TO Montreal for "a
few days or Winter sports. she pre-
tended that she was greatly annoyed
az Helene for refusing without con.
sulting hcr-a { though she. was
really delighted that Helene had
been firm in considering her respon-
sibility 10 the shop.
Then she proceeded 10 scold
Helene, saying that she had often
discussed with III the publicity value
or having ms appear at certain gath
erings QUILTED tn clothes from the
shop. With this H. her excuse she
insisted that Helene accept the invi-
taIicn and TO on this gorgeous hnl-
iday. Before she had finished she
would have made Helene feel that
Helene was doing q favor for her.
And what a delightful way to grant
a favor! It's an art. Although
Helene understands perfectly that
Madame really wanted her 10 have
the trip. Madame was successful in
making her feel perfectly comfort
able about going.
Immediately Madame set about
planning her skiing costume. she
selected "a suit or black-woclen with
~geornetric insets or dark red ana
light red, 20 give the costume "a bit
Of gay color. The same color ap-
pears on the tight heret. the cuffs
OF the gloves and trousers and the
scarf. which has a red band crossing
the chest This gives the scarf the
effect Of = jabot. and also keeps II
from blowing back in the face when
one IL sailing along over the crisp
snow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

kk0 on seei" Dicky began with
the evident intention OF
relating the old incident or
Juniors childhood. the memory OF
which annoyed me 90 much. but even
as | opened my lips 10 protest. I
caught sight OF my fathers harassed
face, and closed them tightly. He was
wildly impatient to get on with the
conference he wished with Dicky and
Harry about the safeguarding OF the
farmhouse, but he was so fastidiously
careful of the amenities that he
would not interrupt his son-in-law's
story. / knew that protests would
only delay the tale. not prevent ii,
unless ! succeeded in making nv
husband angry So 7 made no verbal
protest, only put up nv hand IN a
feigned threatening gesture against
Dicky, ard with a broad grin he pro-
ceeded with the tale.
Lis heard this saga many times. "
he began. but You two men haven't.
and it sure sheds a sidelsght upon
the suppressed ferocity Of my mild.
looking frau here. You wouldn't
think she'd be guilty OF assault and
DhAtElN EtEHN III the pubic streets.
would you? Well. just listen 70
this
He stopped. took "a deep breath a.
III 10 do fun justice 10 hiS theme and
wen on.
1T was back in Marvin. you know
where we lived when Junior was a
baby" he said. Wed been taking a
walk. and ! went In one OF the shops
10 make some purchase or other.
Madge wouldn't take Junior inside
the shop because OF measles or
num5s or h~ousemaid's knee. or
something else prevalent In the
town. so I went in alone. / didn't
come back as soon a. my son and
heir thought proper ana when he
had fused unavailingly about the
DELAY. he proceeded % cast himself
down on the sidewalks and give a
convincing imitation or another
child he had seen try the same tao.
tics with apparent success a few
days before.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

dous pace. apparently forgetting al
about me"
you can bet you didn't do any
double trot TO recall yourself TO her
remembrance" Lillian said causti
cally. You sneaked home ry another
street as II you'd never heard or q
small boy In a tantrum."
That was because ! did not wish
&c interfere with Madze's discipline
Dicky said loftily. Il never have
done that. have /. old dear?"
I shook my head with a smile,
divided as ] generally am between
evaporation and tenderness.
But" he finished grandiioquently,
Junior never has thrown himself
down upon a pavement since"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
LIIIIans Determination

II suppose that supports the old
theory. Beat EN- no before they're
three and you won't have to attend
their hanging before they're thirty"
Mr.. Underwood contributed so sober
" that l bit" and protested indig-
nantly. Harry / never beat my
child. I never" then I saw the
twinkle IN his eve ann his broad
grin and Redeemed.
Had you that time" he said. and
Lillian commented sapiently:
"Madge and I both believe I'm "A
modification or thai theory al that
I've heard her expoand II often.
But thank YOU for The story. Dicky-
bird. IL again has enlivened O day for
me. ] never tire OF hearing il. But
now. / want 10 hear something else.
Chief'--she turned TO him deferen-
tally. "Madge told me while you
were gone what had occurred. Did
you find out anything more?'
I tossed her a mental tribute She
had cut the trivial conversation
short JUST a. ! guessed II vas prov
ing unbcarabls 70 my father. And
she had subtlv challenged the de-
termination ne had expressed 10 me
or comforting only with Harry Tn
derwood and Dicky about the serious
situation which the sinister threat
Of the Chinese had brought TO Us.
Ny fathers pcise almost deserted
him.
s'why-yes-I did" he said slow
". Butt isn't necessary 70
trouble you and Margaret with IL"
Lillian rose and going over 10 him
took him by the lapels OF his coat
and gave him an affectionate little
shake, a little endearment which we
both often give him. but which I am
sure no one else would attempt In
the face or hts austere dignity.
NO use. Chief" she said flippant.
" but with a warning note Of ear
nestness in her voice You mustn't
make a stat party out OF this ccn-
ference. MadEe and l are declaring
ourselves in on IL.
Continued Monday.
'copgrifht. 1881. by Newspaper Tsaiurs Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

All ! can say is they are laying
up trouble and misery for them
selves and their families. Unless
you are built like a savage. you
cannot have good health without o
lot Of fresh air IN the house day and
right. You should make il a point
70 have some ventilation. whether
" Ia by way Of windows or doors
or Nv SorA artificial means
OF course. II you are 50 fortunate
rs 70 have q house installed with
modern ventilation. you are 20 be
congratulated. But few have ade.
uuate ventilating systems. SO that
the only means Of having fresh air
IL ~ way Of the window or door.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

Il came out OF the shop Just In
time 20 see the performance. but o
can bet ] didn't let on ! belonged TO
the family. Madge tried a mild rea-
soning command. once. a peremptory
command twice. then she rolled ID
her sleeves and went into action.
She picked the youngster from the
ground turned him upside down, and
but III draw a thick black Veil.
Suffice II to say that the ensuing
performance was one which should
have been staged only IN a home
with curtains drawn. But il worked
Junior was too astonished 10 scream
and when his mother finished ne was
sohbinE-and docile. She walked
him off toward home at a tremen-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

we tried that for several weeks
but the dry condition failed to re-
spond getting a little more notice
able As the days passed. Finally. I
permitted ten DAYS TO elapse before
another rinse. Those few additional
days gave the oil ducts OF the scalp
n fair chance 70 work and the tex
eure or my hair soon responded.
The dry condition came about de-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
Words Of the Wise


False men are not to d. taken
into confidence, nor fearful
men into q post that requires
resolution. -L'Estrange.
What commonly prevents rs
from exhibiting the bottom OF
orr hearts 10 cur friends is not
SD mach thc disfrHst Ms have
cf them 1s the distrHst Mr have
0f o~urSclreS. N
La R0chff0urHHIf.
He that falls into sin Ia IA
man: that Rrieves nj III may be
a saint; that boasteth az il is a
devil. Fuller.
In mankind Is not found any
great crcess either OF good or
erii. La R0chcfoncnuld.
Happiness IA no other than
soundness and perfection VIZ
mind. -Antuninus.
@wm@m
Trf1ry w1s rerrr incurred T0r
nothing. Burke.
lis one thing to be tempted,
Another thing to fall.
Shakespeare.
Natural fey0cifp makes fetrey
cruel people than s~eIT-I0ve.
LA R0chef0HcdHId.
The humble suffer continually
from the folly or the great.
LA Fcntaine.
Women Herey haze a complete
severity OF demeanor eTcent
foWard those trnom they dislike.
La Roche1oncould.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

knife" y
will sit for
hours In a room
blue With to-
bacco smoke, or
in air filled with
dust.
I h g e are
persons W h o
sleep all night
long with every
window closed.
There r lots
of them. They
r e e N not ! o
know or care
hat the air is
~nnrfnrflu riln
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
Household Hints

Furniture movers. on cleaning
days. will be grateful II the casters
have been oiled. AID occasional
oilinE or the casters makes the fusS
niture much easier to move. and
housekeeping will not prove such
a tiresome task.
When mayonnaise has separated
there is only one way 10 get II to-
gether again. Start all over again
with another yolk. add a little oil to
II. and. when IL has thickened, very
gradually beat in the curdled dress
ing until II is all blended into the
new.
a handful or ccmnca salt will set
the dye IN cotton stockings.
Where electrical appliances are
concerned IL IL well to remember all
the rules regarding haste and waste.
Don't Cor instance. rush to answer
the door hell or telephone ben when
In the midst Of ironing without first
removing the plug from the iron.
The electric curling iron also sug-
gests an element OF danger in thts
regard. And not only is there q
chance that we may have mind
diverted and forget 10 return irryaedl-
ately 70 the constantly heating appli-
ance. but also consider the ever
ascending electric bill.
With dainty pastels coming into
another aso OF fashionable glory
II is well 70 remember that a O hot
iron will fade colorS- This IS espe,
cially timely. as many Of the fabrics
that we will be wearing viii be wash
able.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01

the walters.
Dresses D y
Just half what
YOU had 20 pay
for them a year
ago. and excel
lent, old fash
10 d French
m a ers all
over the place.
Well, we'll
what 4 change.
Good m a n :
ners used to be
one Of the great
attract o n I
In France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
Paris Dons :
Becoming
Cloak
Halt-EmPfy Hotels, Shops and
Restaurants Rerires the Old
appreciation OF Ameri-
can SPenders
By BLACK

NOING Down. All the prices
in Paris.
Cheaper rates IN the
hotels, cheaper rates for the taxis,
smaller tips for the bellboys and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-01
Atmosphere You Can
"Cut with a Knife"
Too Many People Are Indifferent to Fresh Air, Yarns
Dr.. Copeland, Reminding That Ventilation in Home,
Office or RecreafiOn-Plnce Is Important 10 Health
-Don't Breathe air Without Life"
BY ROYAL :. COPELAND. vi. D..
United States Senator from New York.
Former Commissioner Of Health. NeiC York Gin

1T is strange how many persons
have no interest in the sort of
air they breathe. They appear
perfectly indifferent to an atmos-
phers that you could cent with 4