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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-07
New York
Letter

NEW ~YORK.-Those who go In
fof superstitions and hoodoos have
been getting out their statistics
since the tragic death OF Helen
Walsh, beautiful Follies girl, who
was fatally burned in an explosion
aboard a yacht
Il seems that just two years ago,
there was a 18th" tragedy among
famous and beautiful chorines- The
devotees Of the eerie IN fatalities
decided that there would c a
plague or evil endings for some time
thereafter. due 10 the influence OF
the numeral 13-but there wasn't.
In fact, considering the thousands
OF lovely girls who have come and
gone; considering their tempta-
lions, their disappointments and
their varied experience, surpris-
ingly few have figured in misfor-
tunes Of any sort.
The 18TH BY the way. was the
lovely red-haired Peggy Davis. who
drove her coupe owe a cliff not far
from Nice. France. she had mar
rsed David Townsend, a wealthy
young American.
And the first was a little dancer.
Lois Davidson, who died from IN
fluenza. She was In the same troupe
as Bert williams. the popular col
ored comic Of williams and walker
fame. who died not long afterward.
Johnny D0oley, O well-knoTn
clown. was ~rehearsing just a short
time later when he stumbled and
fell into the orchestra pit. dying q
few days later. There did seem to
be some sort Of ink about that
particular time
Since I first came TO Manhattan
the fantastic sandwich men and
women have been among my IA
vorite street characters. ! have
never tired OF watching the silt
walkers and the midgets and the
automatic man and the fellow
whose shirt lights up and all the
rest OF them: ana always i have
wondered about the persons who
played these bizarre roles.
But Just the other day I learned
for the first time about the man
who has been largely responsible
for their presence in the thorough
fares.
His name is Ed Allen, and for
many years he was q vaudevlliian.
OF late years he has been going in
for street advertising novelties. He
turns loose fat locking agents and
skinny looking ladies'; fellows
dressed as rubes and as slickers-
Through the streets Of the city run
trucks that suddenly turn out TO be
calliopes.
The toughest sandwich fob, II
seems. is that OF the fellows who
have to carry about huge heads and
bodies, while perambulating along
on the inside. Some OF these out
fits weigh % pounds or more.
Which means that there must be
frequent rest periods.
Carnival folk register az such
places and are usually willing to
take a street strolling job. Several
ex-circus giants and fat ladies have
standing applications on file. But
for some reason the street crowds
like their freaks tc be under canvas.
They invariably prefer some gro
tes1ue imitation.
Which reminds me that a new
cop in the Broadway belt arrested
my favorlte st,t walker the other
day for fear that he would fall over
and hurt someone. The judge. OF
course, Immediately dismissed the
case and advised the cop not to be
so Scarv.
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Ia q, LIPS
I BROOKMAN
Author OF
MAD MARRIAGE"

marriage two years before Alicia
lived abroad and her husband
boasted a title Ho was Count Jules
Dc Lautrec. "A Frenchman- The
count and countess lived in a his
toric chateau where the plumbing
and heating equipment were almost
rs antique and uncomfortable -
the much admired furnishings
Alicia was two years older than
Mark
That's another thing that burns
me upi" he grumbled- When
Alicia and Jules were married Dad
turned over s250.0o0 In cold cash
for what they call a dowry. $780,
O00t Say-what wouldn't We do
with that?"
ITS because dowrles are the Gus
tom I'm Europe" Norma told him.
And your parents must have liked
the Count You know what your
Father thought about mel It's be-
OF me they feel the way
they do"
That's no reason at ALI They
don't even know you"
But they know I worked for
my living. And I haven't any fam
lily. They know that much"
well. we won't argue about II.
Let's 10 back and see II the mail
has come"
Ti7ey turned back. The clerk nc
the Inn reported there was nothing
for MI. or Mrs. Travers.
For the next three days Mark
spent q good share or his time on
the golf links. Occasionally when
he was with Norma he was brood
ing and moody. Something seemed
to worry him. Could IL be aboHt
money! Mark had had more Z
s1400 when they came to Blue
Springs two weeks ago. Everything
was expensive here. but t1400-!
II couldn't possibly be gonei
She tried to question him about
this. found him impatient. even
ross
Thursday night they did not Join
the dancers after dinner. Mark
had been on the links with Hal
loran all afternoon. He said some
thing about a little game with the
boys"
You don't mind. darling?" he
inquired as an afterthought
mot In the least"
How she did mind later when.
alone. she looked out on the moon
drenched lawn and heard the
melancholy. signing windt She was
In their rooms Too proud 20 lot
others know she was spending the
evening alone she had gone I'D
stairs Immediately after dinner.
The little game" could not last
forever. Norma looked at the
clock. II was 1880.
She tried 10 read. An hour later
she bathed. got into gown ana
negligee and curled I'D on IL
davenport BY one o'clock she ex-
tinguished all but n single lamp.
turned down the covers and got
into bed.
She had not been asleep when
nearly two hours later the scratch
OF n key I'm the latch aroused her.
Mark az last
The door opened. Pale and a.
shcveled. her young husband stood
on the threshold The girl gave
him one startled look sat up and
cried:
MARX What's happenedr-
(To BE Continucd)
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She did not even bother to 20
downstairs to breakfast.
Just before noon there was n tele-
phone call. Marks voice came over
the wire saying he would meet her
for lunch at one. Yes. they'd been
around the curse but II was going
to take a while 10 clean up and set
back to the Inn.
Norma was looking very attrac-
tive and very sweet when she met
him in the lobby. She wor her
gray travelling suit with gray
pumps and the saucy. Uplifting
hat that had come from Fanchon's.
With Mark was Clint Halloran.
one OF the members or the sour
some. Until two days before Mark
had never seen Halloran- Now ap-
parently they were the best OF
friends.
Mark introduced his bride and
the three went in to luncheon to-
gether. AT the table the talk was
all OF golf. HaIloran was amazed
10 hear Norma did not play.
you'll have 70 have lessons" he
assured her. Its a great game.
Nothing like IT, Golf keeps you
tit"
That. so Norma had noticed. was
the favorite argument or devotees
OF half a dozen sports. Men and
women told her they played tennis,
golf. POLO. rode horseback and
swan ito keep it," To keep III for
what? she might have asked since
none or them seemed 10 have any
occupation other than their endless
games.
Perhaps the girl was envious be-
cause Halloran and the other
golfers had kept Mark from her for
two entire half days. At any rate
as the luncheon progressed she de-
cided she did not like Clint Hal
loran.
Mark. on the contrary. seemed to
find him most c0mpani0nable.
Halloran knew friends Of Marks.
had been at school with Ted Pat
terson who. said Mark. was his
closest friend. IL seemed odd that
Norma had never heard Patterson's
name mentioned before.
The two men left golf 70 talk OF
other individuals who were IN
known to her. AS they talked even
Mark seemed almost a stranger. He
was discussing school pranks.
sporting events. places and people
who meant nothing TO Norma They
were all familiar enough 70 Clint
Halloran- Both men laughed fire.
quently. Oh. they were having a
great time.
Their table was the one Mark
and Norma favored regularly-at
the side OF the dining ROOF near
the right wall. Sunlight and air
reached them from south as well
as east windows. Marks CHAIR
stood 50 that his back was toward
the center OF the room
"A shadow lowered over the table
for an instant Norma raised her
eyes. nodded
who was that who just passed?"
Mark wanted to know.
The girls lids futtered family.
mir. Stone.- she said. He's just
come in TO lunch"
Halloran turned his head
"Stone?" he repeated. Don't be-
lieve I've met him."
Hes from Marlboro" Mark ex-
planned. Hollis Stone. Relative or
mine in a way but we don't @
much OF him. What was that you
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MARK told her how excited his
- mother had been over Alicia's
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we're saying about Aqua Cal
iente-r"
Norma did not hear the rest. Was
Hollis Stone keeping a watch over
everything she did? Until the end
OF the meal she was preoccupied.
AFTER Halloran left them Mark
- and Norma went outside to
linger in the lazy afternoon sun. II
was the hour when the Inn was
at its quietest- Those with plans
for an active afternoon had disap-
peared. Others were reading or
resting.
Norma's discordant mood van
ished. With Mark beside her every
thing was as II should be.
Feel like strolling over town."
he asked. There's nothing to do
sround here"
Norma agreed. As she swung
into step beside him she said. you
know. Mark. we've been married
almost two weeks and you haven't
really told me about your family.
Those people you were talking
about TO Mr.. Halloran we're all
strangers 10 me. All I know is that
you have a mother and father and
a sister"
well. you married me-not the
family. Oh. they're all right as
families 90. ! supposed What is
there 20 tell you about emf"
TELL me about your mother"
Three fine appeared be-
tween Marks eyes. II thought I'D
have a letter from her by this
time" he admitted. Cant under
stand II. Mothers always been d
good scout about coming through
with the old cash roll when II
would do the most good. Fact Is.
I've been expecting a check ever
since / telegraphed we were here.
Maybe itll come in the late mail
today"
There was a pause.
do you suppose it's because OF
me You haven't heard from herr"
Norma asked slowly. 81 mean get
ting married In such q hurry"
well. what OF that? Had the
right to get married II we wanted
TO. didn't WEI Oh. I suppose Dad
blew up and said n lot 10 give
Mother the wrong impression but
she ought 70 get over that He
will. all right"
IL was almost the first time they
had discussed Marks fathers oppo-
sition to their marriage. Always
before the youth had scoffed at
Norma's oncern.
"You haven't told me what your
mother looks like.- she reminded
him. You're like your father.
aren't your"
The young man grimaced- In
Iooksl Alicia's like Mother" (She
knew Alicia was his sister.) Not
tall but taller than you are.
Mother has gray eyes and her hair
used 10 be almost black It's gray
now. She fuses a lot because she's
lost her girlish figure. Tries to diet
but she never does. She's terribly
proud that she used to be q Ran
-
young set carries on Just the same
she's a good scout. You'll be crazy
about Mother
"Oh. or course" But what n she
going TO think Of me? the girl was
wondering.
MARX told her how excited his
- mother had been over Alicia's
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may result In great advancement
for humanity.
Vitamin ID In the form OF con-
~centration, such as vioSterol. in the
form Of irradiation, or in the form
OF certain foods, Is not a panacea
for the diseases or mankind. II has
not been established that it will
prevent the common cold or that
u will cure anything but ricketts,.
It does have definite -ects on the
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blood and on the human body gen,

blood and on the human body gen.
orally. leading to improvement in
health IN certain forms OF tuber-
culosis and improper development
Of the bones, the vitamin ID may
have special value.
The all or nothing policy which
we adopt toward our treatments of
diseases. indeed toward improving
cur health, has led particularly to
overexploitation of this vitamin.
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in bigger and better men

result In bigger and better men
and finer mentalities and with
greater resistance 10 disease.
There was no ricketts, until win
dow glass vas introduced as a
factor in human civilization. VIM
dow glass prevents the passing or
ultraviolet rays and ricketts, result
ed. 1t Is conceivable that the re-
lief OF this deficiency BY modern
methods OF providing vitamsn ID
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NOW co ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XVII

MARK TRAvERS threw down
his coat and loosened his tie
impatiently.
I'm all in" he said. yawning.
ITS too late to talk about anything
now. Got to be up early to meet
those fellows at the club house."
"But, Mark. this is-it's impor-
tant-"
He had disposed OF the necktie.
was fumbling with shirt buttons.
Mark did not even glance toward
Norma.
"Nothing's so important tonight
II can't wait. / tell you I'm dog
tired"
The girl had not moved from
where she stood. She seemed about
to speak. then her lips frightened.
Automatically she folded and TN.
folded an end or ribbon on her
dress.
Suddenly. impetuously she rushed
to Mark and put a hand on each OF
his arms.
"Oh. Mark" she cried. do o
really love me? I mean more than
anyone else? Do you love me so
much nothing will ever make any
difference? II anything should hap
pen-do You love me SO much you're
sure nothing could ever make you
change? Do your"
why. sweetheart" Travers
laughed and patted her cheek. $50
that's what's been worrying you
that's what's so terribly important.
is It? OF course I love you. Now.
will you climb into your pajamas
and get ready for bed? Honestly.
I'm awfully sleepyi"
"A long-drawn-out yawn clinched
the argument. Obediently Norma
turned away and began undressing.
CHE was not awake when he left
next morning. Accustomed to
sleeping late since their arrival in
Blue Springs. 1t was after 10
o'clock before Norma sat up in bed
and rubbed her eyes. Rumpled pill
lows beside her told their story.
Mark had gone to keep his appoint
ment at the golf course
The girl arose and dressed slowly.
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Pretty NORMA KENT. 20-year-
old secretary In n ~ once. mar
ries MARK TRAvERS. son OF r..
~. THAyERs, millionaire real
estate dealer. after the father hns
worn To cut Mark on without n
penny III the marriage takes place.
Norma has known Mark only n
few weeks. did not know during
the courtship that he was n MIL
~lfonnirc's SON.
The story opens In Marlboro.
middle western metropolis.
CHRISTINE SAUNDERS. with
whom Norma shared nm npnrf-
ment. and BRADLEY HART,
Chris employer. nre witnesses at
h wedding. Before this NormE
n refused to mnrry BOB FAR
RELL. young lawyer OF whom she
In fond M n friend.
Mark sells his expensive road
sfer 10 get money for the honcy-
moon. He and Norma go 20 fash
ionnbie Biuc Springs. where the
young man takes delight fn sur
rounding his bride with expensive
luxuries- One afternoon Mark In
Norma to HOLLIS
STONE. nm old friend. II - evil
dent from the girls diScompoSure
that b has known Stone before.
She excuses herself and goes to
r. room. Mark believe. Norma
" III. She cndurcs "a day Of su~-
pense and misery. then tells Mark
y must talk 20 him about some
thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Politics And Personalities

As the price of wheat lessens the im- portance of Vice-President Crutis increases. Charley is now engaged in a determined effort to make the Farm Board reverse it's intentions to sell it's wheat holdings as the opportunity arises thereby further depress- ing the price. It is high time circumstances gave Mir Curtis the chance to be determined. His position has forced on him certain n- activity which tended to prolong the repu- tation for passivity he earned during we'll remembered social bout at the outset of his term. No wonder he emerges so briskly in the imelight as an aggressive champion of the wheat farmers which abound in Char ley's state of Kansas.
 Gossip also has played a trick of bene- fit to the Vice-President. For some time, rumors prevailed to the effect that Curtis would throw away the vice presidential nomination in l932 10 become Senator again. Then somebody said. Don't be silly. No one would be a Senator who could be Vice President. If Charley re- fuses to run. it's because be is sure the re- publican administration is doomed. and he's afraid of being retired to private life. ndt maoe peOpIe tnIDk' tOuIu MT NuftS believe the republican administration was destined to defeat in l932, And who should know better than the vice president whether it was doomed or not!
 His coming decision has begun 10 assume the proportions of great prophetic utter ance. and wiley MT Curtis will not soon end the conjecture by letting anyone know what that decision will be Recently be spent weekend at Hoovers Rapidan camp. and nobody even found out whether be and the President talked of wheat or the next campaign. Charley IS important and happy again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Too Much Patriotism

I he way of the patriot is sometimes diff fcult. A delieatessen owner who draped bis window display of bologna with the American flag was promptly dragged to court on the charge of dsrespeet for the stars and stripes. All his explanations that be tbough, the flag would enhance the worth of he sausa2es avaed him nothing
 but fine. Judging from the courts rul- ing sausa2ss have more power 10 degrade ibe American flag than rhc flag has power to sublImate sausages.
 More recently. d little girl in Baltimore public school rose when the strains of The Star -Spangled Banner" floated fainty through the window. The teacher repn- manded her for disturbing class recitation and refused to accept her explanation that she was only following the teachings of the school Soon afterwards. , lad in a canoe who attempted 10 salute flag on passing steamer tunbled in lhe Potomac River and had 10 be fished out. Just where does patri- otSm begin and end anyway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21

If man could only harness ,he tides what work they might do. How many men have echoed thls remark down through the ages. I oday il almost looks as if this end might be achieved An outstanding hydraulic en- 2ineer. Dexter P Cooper. has an idea that possesses much merit. So logical IS his idea that an international commission has been named by he United State, and Can ada 10 investigate tbe scheme with the ob- Jectlve of ascertaining whether if carried out II would be harmful 10 the fisheries nearby the waters of Maine and New Brunswiek. The Bay oi Fundy IS 10 pro- vide the water supply. The tides in Pas,a- amquoddy and Cotseook bays will supply he energy. To understand the project one must know something about his geography. Cob,cook Bay extends into Maine just south of the Canadian border. Passama- quoddy penetrates Canadian soil north of the U $ Line Beyond both lies the Bay of iundY. he tides Tn this bay fill and empty the inner arms of he sea, By bar messing thls rise and fall engneers psrtieu- larly MT Cooper hope to provide electric power 4 system of dams and locks will separate Cob0ook and passamoquoddy from fundy and from each other When the tide IS coming in ihe locks at Pa"amaquoddy will be opened permitting the water to en- ter Cobscook will be water tight. Just as soon az the tide ebbs the gates will close and water will pour from Passamoquoddy into Cobseook through turbines These in turn will operate generators which will pro- duee electrical current, It sounds 50 simple that everyone 's ,ksptleaI Time soon will tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Padded Prisoners

They are "pdddlAng' prisoners in the Col punishment is revived as means of coping with what officials describe as an increasing spirit of rebellion among eonviets' Par tieularIy eonviets who attempt to escape are spanked until duly sore and red.
 This painful and humiating penalty has often been inflicted on young children for the same reason Authorities differ much as to whether it really diminishes their spirit of rebellion. It may induce them. however, 10 use more discretion in the ways times and places of rebelling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-21
Dial 4-2121

Disling should be fairly easy to most tele- phone patrons by this time. The new sys- tenn was insugurated so efficiently and with such facility by the Southern New England Telephone Company that the grumbles and mutterings of the de-hards are completely drowned out by the exelamations of awe and delight. And. by the way. the dial is not toy to be played with It IS part and parcel of your telephone equipment. Treat 1t as such. Accord it the proper care and it will return the favor 10 you. You will find II recording your calls accurately and speedily only 50 long ss you use il properly.
 There should be no difficulty in getting used to the new system of operating the dial phones They are in such general use throughout the country that it IS ridiculous for anybody 10 say they can't get used to the dial. What people mean when they say this is that they can't become accustomed to the new numbers. More confusion may result from this than from improper use of the dial Numbers associated with your home. your business. etc. for years and years are lost in the shuffle 10 be replaced by ones that probably bear no resemblance 10 the old familiar tones
 A good suggestion 10 hou@hoders IS 10 make list of the numbers tha, you use ire auently. Place this list near your telephone and consult it until the new numbers are as familiar as the old. Most of us will have them memonzed in d short time. Your tel
 ephone directory will inform you as to the method of securing advice and information. However, for the elucidaton of all. the oper- ator may be obtained by dang operator All toll calls are obtained in this fashion. Information operator IS secured by dialin2 ll3. Repair service is 4 and the business office IS 3-922l.
 4 word or two of eon2ratulatlon 10 the 5. N E. T. Company IS certainly m order. The magnitude of the work involved m changing an entire telephone system and m transferring il from one headquarters to another can't be appreciated by mere lay man Just imagine tbe delleacy of the work; the care with which the workers had 10 pro eeed lest they disturb the existing system. With fine precision the officials and work CTS carried on right down to the zero hour of midnight. Saturday. July l8. The sig nal was given Mayor Hayes pushed the key. The dial system was n effect That's modern magic for you. brough, about by high degree of engineering skill,