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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

"A sho' huff good dog" said Uncle
Eben, very seldom finds an owner in
dis neighborhood OATS worthy of him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

@. When an army is on the move
can carrier pigeons be rsed2-B. H.
A. Carrier pigeons must be trained in
each new locality for period Of from
three or four days to two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

tribes live. The search is for white
child said to have been held by the
natives a score of years before. They
find the villageS They are captured
but you saw the picture last night, so
why try the hopeless business OF tell
ing how it was" Why not, instead,
stop to consider a minute the wondrous
art that has so magically transferred a
distant span of earth in its full native
content to a screen before which we
sit, partaking-actually partaking-
the savage adventures of natives in
South Africa.
Think OF the genius of conception
that went into this show! Then stop a
minute before the monumental equip
ment that had to be transported more
than half around the world, mindful
of loss that could not be replaced so FAR
from base, of other misadventure that
could not be repaired. Think of the
heroic temper of those picture-m
managers, actors, and the other hui
man whatnot involved in this produc-
ton before which we sit In such ease
and comfort-save the mental dis
tress of going along to share the haz-
ards of the story!
A great business organization, repre-
senting vast sum of money, elnbodying
every possible kind OF precaution against
disease or the actual hazard of putting
the picture across. 1t is astounding to
contemplate. Just for the sake Of
amusing the populace. Not alone that,
for, in spite of itself, the "populace" gets
the effect of travel, of study, OF getting
acquainted with the other half-gets
expansion and enlargement or it's bor-
ders, in spite of itself, so to speak. I'd
like to say something about those actors
and that director. Van Dyke and Harry
Carey and Duncan Renaldo and Olive
Golden and Mutia Omoolu and Edwina
Booth. But you can read, ~ well as
can. However. while saying word here
and there about the new generation
and the alarming young folks" just re-
member Edwina Booth. If that girl
had been 100 years old, she surely
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

has done for SUIT
fering humanity.
Madame Curie
has FEVER de
scrihnd in her ow
words. the moment
vi the discovery
OF radium. which
was In 1900. but il
Is not AT all diff
cult to attempt a
description OF the
incident that
marks the zenith
0f a = 3 u $
career.
Marie Sklodow-
ska came from
Warsaw TO Paris
10 study chemistry
and physics. Pri-
walton and want
" ere her COM
p~anions. but moth
ing deferred her
from her goal OF
achievement. She
was practically a
tanitress at the
Sorbonne IN order
to atte a the
classes gratis and
sec liza Ia hArnfnvsrY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

when she met Pierre Curie. professor
III chemistry and physics. she learned
OF a force o powerful. driv-
ing than any she had ever encoun-
tered in her studies. They married
and quietly planned 10 devote their
lives and their knowledge TO human
ity. rather than to achieve financial
success. Their experiments were
carried out In a rambling shed. poorly
heated and indifferently lighted
The Curies followed with intense
interest the experiments Of Professor
Becquerel. prior 70 his discovery OF
a phosph0rescent substance COM
posed of uranium and uranium potas-
SUM s~ulphate. from which a weak
Photographic result had been o5-
tanned. showing the presence OF a
penetrating radiation.
Soon after Becquerel's momentous
discovery. Madame Curie began a
systematic examination Of various
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Seen on Fifth Ave.
By LOUISE DUNTLEY

Taking our first steps this sea
son Is going 10 be exceedingly in
teresting from the standpoint OF lew
footwear. There need be no uncer-
tainty X n is only acquainted with
"a few az the rules which fashion au-
thorities have recently made. The
T-strap is being discovered as a
most interesting type for wear with
ankle-iength evening dresses. If
one wishes. these may be or "A con-
trasting shade. Street costumes
show a preference for footwear of
navy blue. black and brown. IN well
en- beige. trimmed with fine lines az
darker shades. The .ime-h0nored
combinations 81 brown and white
and black and white are again ex-
pected 70 appear i'm the sports
arenas. both for active and spectator
sports wear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Has a Way With Him

Now. there is that ~graceless
nephew OF mine. Bobby. He has
gone to France. Says he is going to
study art. Well. he can call 1t that
II he likes. He will never study any.
thing really-he knows things with.
out studying them.
NO. he isn't really intelligent ar
really clever. in some things he Il
rather nor than ordinarily stupid.
but Bobby knows how 10 make a
bright place Ia the room where he Is.
mo. he doesn't sparkle or show
Off or anything-he is just there sort
Of ornamental. and comforting, and
easy 20 live with. and sweet tenn
pered and he knows when | have d
headache and what gave IL to me
and he scolds me about it and makes
me laugh-and l forget the head.
ache.
Bobby knows who I like and who
are the people / detest. And he
keeps the wrong one away from me
and brings the right ones home for
dinner.
II am a selfish old thing. I know.
but since Bobby has gone 10 France
] feel as il the fire was out on the
hearth and all the flowers IN the
room were a little faded and some
body. somewhere not very far OFF. Is
singing-out Of tune.
Now. my other nephew. John. il
worth a dozen Boobies. but do j
really care when John goes away
or wish he would come home again
till my heart aches like the tooth
ache2
Now, isn't that lrritating?"
And we all looked at each other
and thought. Yes. Il is" but we
didn't say a word.
Somehow there didn't seem 70 Be
a word to say.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

substance than ever Polonium. She
knew IL was invariably present with
the barium IN the substance which
had separated from the reduced
p~itchbiende and its constituents
And then hy means nf successive
fractionations or the chloride. that
which we now call radium was con-
centrated. The spectrum OF the new
substance was first examined by the
great Demarcay. Then other scien-
lists tested the properties or the new.
wonder substance and its definite
properties and characteristics were
noted and definitely proved And
later on medical men and others dis
covered the enormous powers or the
radium cure for various cancer and
skin complaints. And so the almost
angelic patience OF the little Polish
woman was justified. Her greatest
moment vas the property OF the
world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

Ne all sat quietly in the quiet
room together, three or four dear
friends and /.
The wind came shouting in
from the sea and the windows
ratified and even the stout oaken
door shook a little as II someone
trying 20 come in
The fire leaped on the hearth. a
fragment fire with the bark and
leaves OF eucalyptus. the strange
wood from California.
u we turned all the lights out.
but one. that glowing softly ia a
strange old lamp bought IN a bazar
in a narrow street IN the far and
mysterious East. And we listened
20 the radio grand opera. violin solos
and a bit OF Jazz.
And then came the old song:
"Robin Adair."
We didn't want 10 hear any more
when Robin had gone. Robin with
his light step and his light heart and
his merry ways. Robin who was
loved 50 dear 50 long and long ago.
Poor girl wonder tn Robin
missed her a. she missca him or did
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

everything will be all right again"
Getting inside wasn't 20 easy even
now Hand. however. had an excel
lent suggestion. She told me t0 &C
the theatre right on top OF my head.
This ! did Now my head was in
side. although the rest 0f me was
outside. Then I carefully stretched
myself out on the ground. I could
see the inside Of the theatre very
well now. Indeed. my head filled
the whole bottom part of it. with
barely enough room for the musi-
clans and the players. Behind my
ears were the balconies with their
rows of empty seats. The shadow
children now filed in and took seats
In the first row of the balcony.
Well I said. regarding the
empty stage. when Is the show GO
Inr 40 hagin7 If the players don't
Ert hack \ don't think wen have any
show AZ all." "Oh yes. We will thu
five Of them cried. well give .
"A show ourselves Ard. laurhir-
they came down NV fhe stage.
Tomorrow: IA shadow Show
CrryriEht iHIf. Nv Newspaper FnHtura EfrtIsW We.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Heart of a Wife
Or. Spencer Rereals That The Mysterious Blue Car and
HaLLana Hare Been Much in Eridence in Torn.
By 4deLe Garrison
'WHHE linss around LiIlian's mouth
etched themselves more deeply

FNTHE iines around LiIlian's mouth
etched themselves more deeply
when my father asked her how
she explained the fact that Samuel
Brixton undoubtedly engineered the
throwing together Of his ~stepdaugh-
ter. Carolyn. and Marion as class
mates at Whitney Hall. Ii was a
question which patiently startled her.
and she waited several seconds be.
fore answering.
I've mudied over that a good
deal" she said al hast. "Of course.
a baby could see that his choice Of
a school for Carolyn didn't just hap
pen. Helena is ingenious enough 20
believe Old Man Coincidence was
working his long arm overtime. but
I've suspected. rather known. all the
time that sam planned the thing de-
lberately."
But there isn't any evidence 20
connect him with the attempt 70
steal the box mons al least that
would stand up In any court Dicky
said thoughtfully.
THAT Il true" my father assented.
''but there Is sufficient 10 convince
us. | think. Suppose we see Just
how the pros and cons stand"
lie took up from the arm or the
chair a tiny pad OF paper upon
which In the intervals 81 our col
loquv he had been drawing appar.
entity meaningless lines. But all Of
US knew that he WIS following a
habit OF years and employing a
highly S~pecialfzed shorthand of his
own 70 make concrete his impress
sions az our talk and the problem
we were discussing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

An acute attack may last from .
week 20 w. long as SIX weeks In
old and feeble individuals shingles
may last FOR months and even for
years.
The disease has two redeeminE fea-
lures: II children the pain Ia usually
slight or entirely absent. Secondly.
shingles seldom occur twice In the
same individual.
The exact cause On shingles iR not
known. though II Is believed 20 be
due 10 an infection. Atmospheric
changes. exposure To cold and Wet
commonly bring on the attack. Tie
disease IN believed BY some tn he "a
sign OF a rundown or fatlgued con-
dition. I often speak OF IL as the
tired mans ar tired worans dis-
ease
The treatment ~ essentially local.
Care must be taken 10 protect the
parts involved from injury and in
lection. This is accomplished bv
daily dressings with antiseptics and
soothing lotions.
The disease Is rarely dangerous 10
life. Occasionally III in followed by
persistent neuralgia pains. This is
particularly commo when occurring
in the aged.
Involvement OF the eye Is a serious,
but rare complication. When this
happens the best of skill is demanded
tn the treatment.
1t is always best 70 consult a physi-
clan. SO that all the necessary pre-
cautions should he taken His ad-
vice will lessen the pain and danger
OF complications.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

Al STATELY az silver
"a and glass IS a centerpiece now
rarely encountered. yet up TO
a few years ago il was the correct
thing for the formal dinner table.
Filled with flowers in its top vase.
the side trays containing honbons
and nuts. Il was attractive though
ponderous. and made fnr great dig.
nifty. Less formal Was the center.
piece % fruit. And h-ns,esses who
wished 10 r. amuslnriy eccentric
occasionally varied this by pliing a
huge bowl with seasonal vegetables
(which are more ~colorful than most
fruits anyway
M~odernistic tables 70 further. They
set out 10 be entertaining. not i'm
pressive. And M see all sorts OF
quaint decorative bits tO help the
gaiety OF diners. One charming ar-
rangement Is a collection ~ glass
animals which are placed In parade
formation on a cleaning plate OF
black glass. or. N black II not n9pu-
lar. then a somewhat similar effect
is obtained by using wlgite glass and
choosing animals to fit in with the
scene desired. A marine effect ~
obtained by ducks. fish. sea lions or
what you will. or a tropical effect
achieved with the zoo Of glass ami
mals-a camel. ostrich or two. vivid
tiger. Instead on ordinary glass. "A
mirror or suitable size. without frame
can be used. and give a pool-like
effect.
One hostess with an art sense land
fine kindergarten ~trainingl contrives
amusing centerpieces for her parties.
She can do wonders with A few
handfuls OF dried grass and some
figurines. A scene In the jungle. a
few figures on the edge OF a glass
lake. a couple az grotesque little
clowns slipping on a CLASSY surface
are a few Of her ventures.
And certainly the amusing instead
or the impressive centerpiece has
much 20 recommend I'd. II takes the
blight OF stiffness off the guests.
whoever they are, and sends con-
~versation off In gay directions
which is the ambition or most
~hostesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
|AM v
- By Noncg4 Lee
nEAR NANCY Z

nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ | would certainly appreciate
your answering N few questions
for me.
I was told. since l am the only
child. therefore. being the oldest
giri. that when having my name
printed or written on. say Christ
mas cards. that a Miss should
precede my name. Then again. i
have heard people say IN is out az
date 20 have a Miss In front or
ones name on their card.
Would you please tell me the
correct form?
should une have them printed or
written In Old English
Thank YOU kindly.
Sincerely yours. IONA.
IONA. Your name only should az
pear OH any card az greeting.
Your visiting cards should bear the
Miss. The cards presumably are
10 be sent TO friends and acquaint.
ances. while your visiting cards must
sometimes find their way into the
hands Of comparative strangers. who
must be apprised Of your full name
and status. The script used ON
cards depends often on the general
makeup. design. colorinE. etc. Other.
wise. the character OF the card Is apt
70 he DESTROYED by an absence OF
harmony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Great Moments
In The Lires OF Great People
BY ALICE ALDEN
Mndame Curie-Discorerer "a Radium.

chemical elements 10 determine
whether any Of them possessed the
radioactive property or uranium.
She found that radi0activity was
atomic property and then her road
became less twisted She began a
detailed examination of various min
erals that she had found 10 contain
uranium. She arrived at the con-
clusion that radioactive properties
must be contained In another sub
stance present ID the mineral on
tanning uranium
The experiments % Marie Curie
led her to the conclusion that pitch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

skin disturbance. The eruption
consists Of a group of small bis
ters. each about the size of a small
pea. The skin surrounding these
blisters becomes inflamed.
The blisters may form anywhere
on the body. but usually they fol-
low the course OF n nerve. They ap-
pear most commonly On the ahdo-
men. chest. neck. shoulders or arms.
Pain is always present in shingles.
II may be- slight, or 80 severe as 10
prevent sleep. The pain ~ usually
described a. dnrting. burning. draw
ing or tugging.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

hlende contained
the precious. but
unknown property
she VAS seeking.
The Austrian Gov
eminent had pre-
scented her with "A
ton OF r . s q u Q $
from the State
mandatory OF
n u ln- M
started 10 reduce
these substances
and at last extrac-
ted "A bStance
Etill m rAnin-
active than ureni-
um- She named
this Polonium. in
honor or her ma
tive Poland
II h u s Is n .
stage set In a sue
cession OF inter
esting IN not wild
~ exciting scenes
for the discovery
OF radium. Step by
step she reduced
the chloride. for
she felt that there
Il be still a
greater radioactive
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Goodnight Stories
BY MAN

too frightened 70 say a word and
disappeared in a wink.
You cant imagine how disap-
pointed + Here II was all ready
I'D see a fine show and suddenly NH
the actors and the whole audience
disappears.
Dear me-" I exclaimed. what
have 4 done
"Oh. that's nothing" Knars az.
sured me- Just get inside and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
For Saturday, February z.
By CENEVIEVE KEMBLE

TIME astrological prospects for
this day point to some variable
conditions according 20 afflict-
Inc lunar aspects. While the lumi-
uaries are in excellent position for
fortifying employment advancement
and personal preferments and dig
mites, vet there are hints of decep-
ton. fraud and irregularities. IS well
rs stubborn distractions 70 the at
salnment Of desires and ambitions.
Those who birthday II j. stand az
the brink Or a conflicting year. which
holds promise Of advancement. pre-
ferment and favors from employers,
elders or those in high places. New
~ertheiess. there may be difficult OBJ
Etacles "a overcome and there l.
menace az fraud and trickery 70 he
dealt with. A child born on THIS day
may have many talents and amhi.
tons. but may need 70 = Wei
trained and educated TO surmount
stubborn obstacles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Words from the Lips Of Wise Men

II seems 90 be nearly lmpossi-
BILE 70 be moderate. III we are
calm and deliberate enough I'd
be- Just. we're almost sure to W.
Indifferent Russell
Resemblance OF humor and
opinion. Va fancy for the anne
business or diversion. IA ground
Of affection. Collier
Nalor gives awe and promises
protection 70 those who want
heart or strength to defend
themselves. Temple.
"A moral. sensible. well-hred
man
Will not insult me; no other can.
-Cnwper.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Household Hints

For cleaning a porcelain sink or
tub. sprinkle cleansing powder over
the surface. and then shake a little
ammonia over H. Use a pad OF
steel wool and scrub vigorously.
Your sink will he snotieSs after hot
water has run of the cleansing mix
ture.
Quickly beating an eggwhlte to a
beautiful fluff Is a simple matter III
the following directions are adhered
TO. Break the eggwhitp into a plate
that has been rlnsed with cold water.
but 0 dried. Add a pinch ~ salt.
Then stand by an open door Oh win
dow while whipping The white viii
be stiff In no time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

A large charity is the growth
of years. the last result Of many
trials. Brooke.
A thing Of beauty Is a joy
forever: It's loveliness increases;
ii will never pass into nothing
ness. Keats.
Friendship which flows from
the heart cannot be frozen BY
adversely. a. the water that
flows from the spring does not
CONCEAL in Winter.
Cooper.
IA letter shows the mar II ~
written to, as well as the man il
i written BY.
Chesterfield
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

quite disabling
when affecting
old people.
This disease
II usually found
in elderly peo-
pie, but may oc-
U in you n r
adults and chill
dren. II is quite
rare in persons
of middle
Fever ~ the
first conspic-
uous sign. This
il soon followed
by "a localized
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Some Odd and Interesting Facts

The monument Of Charles I. at
Charing Cross. London. was once
buried. for safety-when ordered 70
be destroyed-and later was unearth.
ed and put hack In its place.
The elder was introduced into
England by the Normans as A plant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

OF medicinal virtue. and the tree
quickly established itself. spreading
all over the country.
About two hundred people. inClud-
sng clerks. kitchen staff. walters and
Mattresses. firemen. watchmen. etc.
live IN the precincts or the Houses
OF Parliament.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

m ocher sing II
In e sweet,
quavering voice
that made you
feel as if you
d q M know
W h TO
smile or to cry?
What made
the ball SO
fine?
] "Robin vas
there.
| "Wh hat made
the Assem-
bly, shine?
a. ~ "A I, :.
AInir
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
Answers 10 Health Queries

&. "A. r.. Q--Is yeast helpful in
the cure OF pellagrag
All you have pellagra YOU
should De under the care or "a com
petent physician. who will prescribe
the proper diet and medication.
Mildred =. MI. Q.-What are the
most common causes or neuritisg
2ADo you have a temperature
with nnuritis?
A.-Eecayed teeth. diseased ton
sis. infected gums. sinus infections.
and often a gall bladder disturbance.
Not as a rule
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
By wINIFRED BLACK.

whats this dull town TO me?
Robins not here.
who vast | wished 10 see?
What wished 10 hear?
Robin Adair."
"HEY sang the old song on
the radio the other night.
Why ! hadn't heard it for
years.
Did you ever hear your grand
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06

There was a little man;
He had a Iittie finger
And he had a little toe.
But he had q long nose
And he had big earS
So he ate a great deal
And lived many years
Shadow Song.
NO. COULDN'T get inside the
theatre at all. was FAR too
biz. All that would Ill IN was
the end OF my little finger. And you
cant see a show with the end Of
your little finger,
Where was Il? was in Shadow
land. You see. I had followed the
shadow-children Mil. Flor. Hand.
Yam and Knarf- I wanted 10 find
out where shadows 70 I when they
disappear. which they do whenever
a particularly dark cloud covers the
sun % I Erasped the end of Mas
ter Knarf's coat-taiIs and was car
ried directly 20 Shadowland. Here
the very
invited me 20 80 with them ~ "A
Shadowland show. which agreed
10 at once. Alas. when We reached
the theatre. we found that / couldn't
squeeze In through the door. for the
whole place was no bigger than "a
dollhouse.
The shadows had no trouble get
ting in They could make them
selves any size they pleased by sim
ply pulling themselves together. Then
all at once Knarf thought OF a
plan. The thing for you to do" he
said. lis 10 lift up the theatre and
yet in from the bottom"
Ny" gasped the otoher shadows.
AS for myself. | was astonished
too. I had never heard Of so star
Ting "a plan 10 enter "a theatre. Are
you quite sure IL won't disturb any
body" asked. The shadow-boy
shook his head. "oh no." he an
swered. you won't disturb ANYBODY
M all. They're used 10 it."
We'll. if they're used to it," 7
said. walking toward the tiny thea
tire. Il suppose there's no reason
why I shouldn't do n. ~'f if's an
extremely curious way f-ra \
picked up the theatre wasn't
at all heavy-and 10 my su' o. Use he
held the stage with ell The actors on
II scDrryinE off in all directions
The audience. too. which consisted
or shadows-millions or them.-were
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-06
nEAR NANCY LEE:

TTlTN -TE-T@I EEE-
II am a girl in my late teens.
I am very fond OF one az my old
heaus. lie seems very distant TO
me az times. At the last dance he
didn't even ask me 20 dance with
him.
Whenever he sees someone from
my town he always asks them 10
tell me hello.
At the next dance shall I refuse
IL he asks me 10 dancer DOT.
not: Yes. simply tell him that YOU
~ have promised all your dances
Be civil. but do not let the young
man think that you are at all influ,
enced by his conduct. And don'l
live III the past. there II time enough
for that when you grow old.