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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08
Household Hints

This Is the time OF year when the
problem OF house ventilation de-
serves a good deal OF consideration.
II one remains In the house for a
number OF hours. the increasing stuff
fitness OF tbs room 10 unnot.ceable.
And. sver though the house may not
seem particularly warm 70 YOU, and
you may Ne unconscious or a gather
ing potpourI OF odors from the cook
ang that has been going on. remem-
Der 10 ventilate the house every few
hours Put on a sweater, II neces-
sary. and open the windows long
enough 20 completely change the air
You'll feel better and warmer-and
che house will have a clean. fresh
scent.
When selecting flowers Tor table
decoration avoid varieties that are
heavily scented. II there Is M room
A the house that We wish 20 keep
free OF a heavy odor. X IS certainly
thke dining room. and when the room
becomes warm. the scent % food
minxiinK with the scent Of flowers Is
apt to become oppressive.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08
on Fifth Ave.
by LOUISE

Strolling the Avenue these DAYS
n really has 70 look az the calendar
and recall the condition OF the Their
mometer 70 be certain or Just .he
season or the year and the geograpa.
ical location. While some shops are
showing q preponderance or white
costumes and pastel frocks, linen
pajamas and great beach hats OF
rough straw with curious peaked
crowns, another shop may Be dis
playing late Winter fur coats. and
still another showing tricky jacket
suits for early Spring wear in town.
II has been said that all the world
meets on this great boulevard CT
the great American city. and Il does
seem that. as tar as fashions are
concerned, the seasons are here
united as well. Those who are bound
for Southern cruises are eminently
interested In the ieAt wooden en-.
sembies. coats and frocks that are
meticulousi- tailored with a wealth
Of interesting sartorial details. such
as finely laid nieats and ornamental
tuckings. withai retaining their in
herent simplicity Coats. belted
slightly. lared AZ the bottom. and de-
veioped cf lacy or loosely woven stay.
~ homes are Car from neglected by
fashion. For them there are new
ccA.s of spcngv woolens. warm
trough 20 wear during the late
Winter months. yet light enough In
weight 20 be 81 asset during the ap-
preaching Spring. Then there are
dciectable new sunday night dresses.
jarketed and shotr-sleeved. and all
occasion frocks also endorsing ex-
pensiFe simplicity by RrtisticalIy ar
ranged and decorative. though IN.
nhtrusire se~arlnVs. landings. pin
tlcks and grouped p.eats. IL As. In
deed. an adventure TO explore the
Avenue these days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

gTV HE February sisters are in fine form just now. In case you
don't know whom we mean, we would like TO tell you that
their names are really Snow and Rain. Never thought Of
them as sisters or even people did you? Well they really are and
with this knowledge perhaps you viii learn to like them quite we'll
Snow Is q beautiful blonde with long golden hair, SO pale that
~ Is almost white. Her eyes are blue, such bright lights come from
them, that sometimes they sparkle like icicles- Snow is slim and
wlllowy. She looks like a goddess OF the frozen North. Rain is
a brunette. Her hair Is dark and curly. Her eyes are impid
pools OF inky darkness, and she is bright and smiling. Hers Il The
healthy, wel-formed figure Of an athlete and altogether she is a
delightful being These are the two sisters that % many OF u are
apt to find a nuisance during this season. Isn't il nice though 10
know that they are really two beautiful girls and that they are a.
useful and necessary a. they are lovely? And isn't II 20 much
easier to build delightful pictures about the elements rather than
to keep unpleasant notions about them?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

be quacking away like a good fell
low TO this very hour.
But no-he didn't want to stay
In the little shallow pond, placed
there especially for him and his
brothers and sisters.
In the daytime the keepers
watched the wild duck and wild
geese. and saw that they played in
their own back yard. and swan in
their own duck pond
But IN the night when the crowds
were gone and the keepers were
asleep in their homes. what did this
particular duckling do but gather a
group OF his friends and start
stepping out 10 see the bright
lights or what must seem like the
bright lights to a duck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

NO. The rheumatic condition
IS probably due 10 some infection or
the trouble may be merely due Ia
strain on the legs. caused BY the
arch disturbance. Be sure that
there Is no infection which may be
at the source.
3-Not necessarily. Such head.
aches may come from consultation.
biliousness. etc. Examination will
not only locate the source, but viii
also determine the necessary treat
ment.
o
VERY MUCH WORRIED. O.
How long viii II take 10 definitely
clear up common Itch? I stil have
the rash and itching and have had
the trouble about nine months7
A.-With proper treatment and
general care the trouble should be
definitely cleared up within a reason
ably short space OF time. For full
particulars send a seif-addressed.
stamped envelope and repeat your
question.
1881. D. Newspaper Fsaturs Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

hair, had neglected TO have the neck
line OF their coiffurs trimmed. The
result being a shaggy. Uneven hair
line which sort OF spoiled the other
wise perfect picture.
/ saw egirls wearing sports cos
tune Jewelry with formal dresses. I
saw young misses bedecked in PEN
dant chains which could have been
worn only by matrons who go IN for
the more sophisticated gowns. And
there were several instances where
plain. everyday handkerchiefs were
carried with dainty frocks. And an
other woman wore a pair OF clicked
stockings with a most stunning eve
ming gown
These things. OF course, are minor
deficiencies. but II really L. surpris-
ing how these little errors detract
from ones ensemble or beauty.
Another thing that impressed me
most forclbly was the feet OF the
ome present. Beautifully shcd.
they were, in gold and silver slippers
but their feet seemed unusually
large. Then 7 saw 4 young lady walk
Ing gracefully BY. little star-points OF
silver twinkling out from beneath the
hem 81 her fr0ck. which just missed
touching the floor. That seemed 70 ex-
plain the illusion or large feet For
I noticed that those women wearing
gold and silver slippers with frocks
short enough to reveal the entire
foot. suffered IN comparison with
others whose frocks permitted only
the dainty TOE and heel to show.
Therefore. ths wise woman will bear
In mind the length q her frock be-
fore DOMINIC the new. fashionable
slippers.
Remember. hat the most heauti-
ful complexion. couture and figure
won't save you Y YOU don't pay at
tention 20 the details OF your cos
tuning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

I'LL n@ RoDtmW0M @E@mO@s
isn't very sensible to net foolish X
said.
"Humph. anybody knows that
Mil said. But It's lots or fun any
way"
However. Hand had N good idea.
She thought they all ought 10 act
Robinson Crusoe. This was greeted
with delight by all the others.
'IH be Robinson CruBoe." Knarf
said.
"No-In BE-" Hand broke In. *
thought OF II first" The others
wanted 20 be Robinson Crusoe. too
all except little Flor. who wanted TO
take the part OF the parrot. He
liked that part because Il had n good
deal 70 do with eating crackers-or
at least, go he thought. "Oh, no."
Hand pointed out 10 him. the par
rot didn't get anything 70 eat for
weeks except bits OF egg-shen grass
seeds"
mo crackers?" he faItsred, much
disappointed. She shook her head.
Then ! don't want 70 be the parrot.
! want 70 be Robinson Crusoe!' And
this caused the dispute 20 continue
more and more. Finally I said:
Hadn't you better let me settle this
matter for your They wanted 10
know how I could do II. "Ill tell
you. Hand will be the parrot be-
cause she speaks the best, Knarf
win be the Man Friday. because he
can shout n loudest Yam viii ba
the Ocean. because she knows how
10 initiate the sound or the waves,
Mil will he the Island. because he's
so big. and Flor will be the Wind. be-
swiftly.
AND WHO'S GOING TO BE
ROBINSON CRUSOE?r they Mll de-
manded. \ smiled. "Why-I guess
Ill DO Robinson Crusoe myself
M0nday-The PlayJ
c~rryriEht. 1901. Ny Newspaper Feature Service. rnr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

guarding Of the farmhouse from any
attempt OF either the Chinese or the
other fellows 10 injure Il. or any
OF us. For tonight and tomorrow. I
fancy we three"-he looked at Harry
and Dicky-'and Jim oughLto be
sufficient 10 deal with anything. es-
pecially as I have arranged with the
State troopers TO watch out for any
call from Us. Wen simply have TO
sit tight until we find out whether
u suspicious concerning the pur-
pose Of the men In the blue sedan
are correct"
Then" Lillian rose and stretches
her arms above her head. what's
the matter with shelving the wor-
rles and snatching a shower and d
siesta before dinner? Ill promise to
make II as short as you please. but
| must close my eyes for n few mifs-
utes. II I'm going 10 do full Justice
70 Katle's food"
I swiftly went across 20 her. tucked
my arm In hers. and went with her
toward the stairway. tossing an al
monitIon back to our husbands and
my father, who had risen with their
usual punctilious courtesy.
Don't get 20 absorbed In talk that
you forget the dinner bell.''
We may forget all our wives and
their relations Harry Underwood
doomed. but never Katie's food. My
mouths watering already Bet we
beat you 10 the trough tor all your
timely warnings"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

The most common disturbances OF
this gland Is known as Simple
Goitre." This condition Is due to a
deficiency OF iodine in the water or
food. The gland increases in size
and II not checked In its growth,
there may result serious dis
orders.
This condition il particularly COM
mon In the so-called "goitre dis
tricts." In these regions the iodine
contents Of the water ID low. AS
soon as the deficiency Is corrected,
which Is usually done by the feeding
OF iodine In some form. the enlarge
ment or the gland rapidly disappears.
In the goitre districts s~choolchildren
are fed iodine tablets. In some cities
iodine Is actually added to the NUM-
cipal water supply.
Il Il known that certain foods.
notably salmon. carry iodine. The
vegetables raised tn South Carolina
are found to be high In iodine con
tent. You should talk with your doc
tor about the feeding OF your chill
dren. particularly II they show any
signs OF goitre.
0NS@A@1 AA4O%G 4 nave mentioned.
there are other forms Of thyroid dis.
t~urbances. AL OF them require care.
full medical a and sometimes, IN
advanced cases. are only cured bv
operations.
Great strides IN the study OF
thyroid diseases have been made dur.
ing the past decade. This is par.
ticularly true In the field OF thyroid
surgery. Much suffering and physi.
cal disability have been eliminated
by a. of this progress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

He went over TO the deep water
tank. plunged in with a gay hurrah.
And when the keeper arrived IN
the morning the little wild ducks
body was floating in the water or
the deep pond-dead-
The state bird man OF Massachu-
sets says that the ducks feathers
lacked oil for some reason or other
and he wasn't used TO deep water. 40
he drowned just like any poor little
pln-feathered chicken who never had
learned 10 swim.
You wouldn't believe IL. would you?
But II is true just the same. as
true as "A whole lot OK the things that
are hard I'd believe.
IA woman I know invited two little
city boys to visit her. ON "a nice
comfy farm in a smiling valley nc
the foot or a high range or beautl-
full hills.
There was "A gay little stream that
rollicked down the hill. from far
away and what do you think those
two boys did. the second day they
were in this Eden7
Did they dam up the brook. did
they build a raft and 20 sailing on
the pond. did they roam the hills.
looking for quail or for wild straw
berries? Not they. They sat
down on the ground and said they
didn't know what 10 do-there
wasn't a picture show within ten
miles.
Not oil enough on their wings.
poor little fellows. not near oil
enough on their wings.
And the country school children ]
saw the other day who had to have
a playmaster 70 teach them 20 play
ball-and like IL.
The poor little duck isn't the only
creature who didn't have oil enough
in his feathers to keep him from
dr~owning-is he?
'coryTisht. 1891. by Newspaper Fsaiurs Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

That by his rough raillery. he
was camouflaging the hurt he had
received from his wife. I knew. real.
lied that Lillian knew II. too. when
she drew me inside her Dor and
with lips which trembled In spite OF
a tremendous effort Tor s~elf-control.
whispered tensely:
do you think he'll ever forgive
that awful thing I said TO him.
I took her BY the shoulders and
shook her tenderly.
DO you know your husband 80
slightly. them" asked. He has
forgiven you fully. already"
But he hasn't fo~rgotten?"
Gould you expect him TO forget
a thing IKE that immediately" l
countered. for I knew the futility OF
pretending 70 a woman OF Liliian's
mentality. that her speech concern
ing her husbands having mo right"
TO forbid Marion anything was not
at~rocious. But he viii forget Il. abb
solutely IN time. Il you never repeat
the offense. and do your best TO a
the memory OF your mistake today.
But above everything. don't brood
over I'll You surely have enough to
LllflA u JUST u0Ns WAAA@VA~ 4NNAAAE
on something which cannot BE- helped
now
III know Ill" she agreed. How
ever can we sleep tonight?'
I silently repeated her question. but
though / am sure she heard mid
night strike with me. she was as
sound asleep ~ Il. she told me later.
when at three IN the morning. the
telephone shriiled an imperative
message
CONTINUED Monday
coryrIrht. 1851. w Newspaper Feature SeFElce. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

VHERE was respectful-though
Observation-Disclosures in the eyes
Of all u little group as the
Chief. the name we all accord my
father. finished his account OF the
blue sedan's stay in Sag Harbor. and
asked US what we made OF Il.
Harry Underwood was the first 70
reply. and he did not directly answer
my fathers question until ne had
freed his mind OF a thought which I
surmised had come 20 all OF us.
"Whew!" he calculated. We call
We Chief. and we do well to call We
Chief That's an awful parody. I
know. but please delay the poisoned
arrows. But that's a nifty piece OF
work I'm br~oadcasting. getting all
that dope. and I'LL bet without ar0us-
ing the suspicions or a single native
that you were otherwise than lust
naturally inquisitive."
You do me more than justice" my
father said. smiling II simply went
~ my friend. the cashier Of the bank.
He has lived here ali his life. and he
has a very creditable secret service
N his own. II didn't take him long
20 check up on the sedan from ali
angles But you haven't answered
my question:"
"Helll" the dig mar said slowly.
II hate to be meiodramatic, but II
looks 10 me MS lf there might he an
attempted bank robbery In sag Har-
Dor"
lit has ali the earnarks." Dicky
assented- Scouting around 10 see
now the streets lie. the best al.
aroaches to the bank. and how II
looks inside"
But why should they spend n
time In North Haven't" Lillian asked.
That's a regular cul De sac, no way
81 getting back except by 4 narrow
bridge. no way OF getting off the
other end except BY that lnfreQuent
ferry to Shelter Island, and no way
OF getting off that, except BY another
tnfrequent ferry 70 Greenport9"
Perhaps 70 give the impression
that they were calling on friends in
North Haven" I said.
Go to the head OF the class. Lady
Far" Harry Underwood commented.
That's just about the ticket"
Perhaps" my father said enir-
matically. and / wondered II he had
some otner theory that he was not
yet ready to voice. But II doesn't
matter much what they did The
main object or their coming u Al
ready thwarted. The men AZ tbe
bank are prepared. The first sign
81 a suspicious movement on the part
o. anyone. whether belonging "a that
crowd or not. will be the signal FOR
a reception which / do not Imagine
VII appeal 70 them very strongly"
He smiled grimly as he finished
and Lillian. who has no awe of anv.
one In her mental makeup. put -
her hand In a whimsical salute.
-At-a-boy. Chief.' she said. For
a. thorough job, commend me ~ Won.
And where do VIE head IN from
here?"
Nowhere, for the present. ivy an
Swered, smiling &C her, except ~
keep I'D the precautions FOR tha
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08
For Monday. February 9.

M ONDAY'S ASTROLOGICAL
" forecast Is fortunate for the
growth Of the possessions.
real. personal and finances. with
much stabi,izing or the prospects Of
an independent nature. bur holds
precarious situations TOR those IN the
employment on others. Positions are
In danger and should De safeguardrd.
Those whose birthday u IS are
promised a year 81 growth. advance
ment and stabilizing On the fortunes
through personal management and
affiliations. but are IN quite hazard.
Gus aspect II under the realm IL en-.
plpyment. Possessions should tn
crease through wise effort and Judi
clous management. A child born On
this day should ~ talented. hard.
working and ambitious. but may sue
coed better on its account than
in the employ Of others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

The thyroid gland sbsorbs the
iodine contained in the blood,
iodine is converted by the thyroid
gland into other substances, par
ticularly a substance called THY
roidin." This Ii an important process.
essential for the normal operation
OF the body.
Disturbances OF this gland result
In various diseases. II the gland Is
over-active there may result an
ailment known as "Exopthalmic
Goitre." II IL Is under-active we
may have undernourishment and
ven undermining OF the constitution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

In front Of
the neck, just
b eneath the
skin, is q gland
called the ''Thy-
roid d."
When this gland
is normal in size
IL 10 not notice
able nor can it
be felt. her
enlarged 1t may
s $ u m e huge
proportions. be-
c o m ling very
c o n s cuous.
particularly up
IN ~rurallnmrinm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08

NON the ecnoolboys nome lunch,
or that substantial snack de-
manded late M night. there's
nothing like a snappy. hot sandwich.
Part or a cooked roast IN the icebox
provides the ideal basis. Bread
should be toasted on one side only.
"A quick way 10 heat the meat il 10
place a slice OF inviting thickness
between two slices OF buttered bread
and press together firmly. Toast
one side, then turn the whole sand
witch and toast the other. In this
way the outer crust or both slices
OF bread will be pleasantly crisp. but
not too crackly. because the inside
Is still soft. and the meat will be-
come satisfactorily hot IN the mean
while. Place on hot plates, and put
a enerous spoonful or two OF hot
gravy on the side. Drenching the
whole sandwich with gravy is pre-
ferred by some. but Is less attractive
In appearance.)
II there isn't a leftover roast
available. then almost anything can
be converted into a hot sandwich.
providing the larder affords some
spicy accomplishments. Chopped
pickle mixed with chopped hard
boiled eggs and mixed to a paste
with a little mayonnaise, may be
the foundation. Add 70 this any
other substantial ingredient on hand.
F1aked fish-cooked or canned, will
do; or spread the bread with this
mixture. then place one or two slices
or bacon on top. Put under the
broiler and remove when the bacon
IN crisp.
II there's bacon on hand. several
varieties Of hot sandwiches are easy
70 prepare. Toast one side OF the
bread. then spread with a slice OF
cheese and top with bacon. Place
under the broiler and turn the bacon
once. Bacon and cheese should BE-
a light brown. and very tasty. A dash
OF prepared mustard with any cheese
or meat filling improves the hot
sandwich a lot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08
A Fashion Models Diary
accessories Express Bon Yoynge Wishes.
6N IFTS FOR the Bride we
laughed as we gave Lefty
By A %THORNCLIFFE
Fnsh ion0bLe

@ Its Tor the BRIDE we
laughed M we gave Lefty
our bon voyage presents.
Lefty Invited a good deal or teasing
when she said that she and her hus-
band. Bob. were sailing to Bermuda
on their second honeymoon. AZ a
matter OF fact. they have been mar
ried several years and the success
OF their matrimonial venture makes
everyone who knows them eager 10
take that trip W the white satin
aisle.
Our gifts we're OF a practical IA
ture. Instead OF great baskets az
fruit and bouquets. Billy and Helene
and I decided to recognize Letty's
weakness Cor feminine habiliments
and give her something that she
could use during her entire trip.
Billy saw to IL hat Bob was not en-
tirely neglected by giving him that
most perfect Of gifts-a w~ell-chosen
book. Helene and I decided that she
simply could not sail without a
paisley scarf 70 wear with her sim
pie linen frocks. AS a matter OF
fact. paisley Il n OF the most popu-
lar patterns for prints this season,
and II one Is not going 10 have an
entire paisley frock a fine way 70 in
troduce this fashionable note 10 the
wardrobe is by meafs OF a scarf.
Then we chose a pouch bag OF
white felt stitched in blue with two
big composition balls terminating
the silver chain that bangles dec
oratively from the frame. There are
more white bags this season than I
have ever seen. which Ia a very good
indication OF the value or this color
in the coming mode. Some are or
white reptile skins which are quite
novel and very g~ood-looking. Others
are az kid. trimmed handsomely In
silver OK an opaque composition. and
then there - the whole family Or
fabrics. linen. loosely woven wool
and felt outstanding.
Although W. had Intended 10 TED
the scarf and the bag express our
good wishes. we simply couldn't Re-
Eist "a pair or beach sandals woven
I'm an Open-work pattern on straw
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08
The Stars Say
By CENEvTEvE KEAIBLE
For Sunday, February 8.

Tvs O0AAO1f
NUNDAY's horoscope tavors al
- affairs Of q mystical spiritual
~ or secret nature. but also holds
menace OF discord and misunder-
standing In domestic or purely per-
eonal relations. This. however. does
not apply to artistic or social activi-
ties or friendship.
Those whose birthday 4 - may
have a year In which negotiations
with large corporations or with
secret bodies may flourish and bring
desired prosperity and advancement
but too aggressive measures Or I'M
petaosity may prove TO be undernin.
l1nr factors, especially TO personal
harmony and happy environment a
lchiid born on this day may be
endowed with many unusual talents
Of n business and social nature. par
la~lcularly attaining its ends by strata
gem and tact. although inciining 70
l~frascible and tumultuous impulses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-08


He came to
Boston with "a
III & x Of his
b TO : n ers and
sisters. brought
there en- part OF
the exhibit or a
great poultry
show.
IA n pecial
pond was st
aside for the
wild fowl, and
III the wild duck
had stayed In
its own pond he
would probably