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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
.EAR NANCY LEE:

~ 1 am a Junior in high school
and I've been "sneakinE out with
him for several months. My folks
objected 10 him al first because
he has gone steady with a girl
who is now away AZ school. The
other day Il was decided that /
could 70 with him. but now he
pays most OF his attention 20 my
girl friend who vas brought up
with me and stays at house.
He used to like me the best but
my friend persuaded him her way.
LONESOME.
n ONESOME; No doubt. now that
- there is no more need for sub.
terfuSe and intrigue. the affair has
lost much OF its attraction for the
young man. After all. he is only
treating you as he treated his other
girl friend and his conduct didn't
seem so reprehensihle then. did it,
So now there is really little you can
do except to take your medicine with
n grin and make IL do you good. AS
70 the boy. surely in your heart Of
hearts. YOU must know that he ism;
worth bothering about.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Helpful Advice to Girls = = By NANCY LEE

drinks. coffee and tea can easily be
prepared in advance and arranged
on a table with stacks of plates. cut
lery. serviettes. etc. Many people
use papier mache plates at these in
formal affairs. or course. II you are
entertaining only a small group. why
then you could serve them at the
table. But for a large number Of
guests. the buffet system is the best.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Words Of the Wise

To be just TO any opinion, IL
ought to be considered not ex-
clusively from an opponents
point Of view, but from that OF
the mind which propornds il.
Mill.
IL is a rule in games of
chance that "the cards beat all
the players" and revolutions
disconcert and outwit all the in
surgents. Emerson.
Of all the sad words OF tongue
or pen,
The saddest are these: eft
might have been
Whittier.
Greatness appeals TO the fu-
ture. Emerson.
The supreme happiness of
life i the conviction that we
are loved, loved for ourselves;
say, rather, loved in spite of
ourselves. Victor Hugo.
The foundations of our pub
lie morality must be laid deep
in public intelligence and viz.
tue. Curtis.
We love women a little for
what we do know Of them, and
a great deal more for what VIC
do not. Marvel.
Brevity may be the soul Of
wit, but 1t u very far from
being the soul of truth.
Holmes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

enables many an individual lacking
in these requirements TO survive.
Study OF the factors in nutrition. OF
the diseases that attack man. and
Of the methods OF prevention against
disease. permits the survival Of mill
ions who must have died under the
conditions Of a century or two ago.
Prior TO the invention Of the
microscope. man worked in an era
az darkness. In his struggle for
existence. he could not combat his
invisible foes - the germs. the mi
crobes. the bacteria. which attacked
him from h dark.
Bullets have slain thousands OF
men. but bacteria have slain their
tens OF thousands The invention
OF the microscope revealed these tiny
organisms. BY means OF the mi
croscope. man learned that com
municable diseases and infections
are brought 10 the body by tiny
germs. After their discovery. II be-
came necessary 10 study and clas-
sify these various foes OF mankind.
This work has progressed steadily.
Modern science has found means
10 make the body resistant TO GER
tain diseases. This has been OF
greatest value in the prevention OF
disease. In consequence. there is
marked decrease in the mortality
rate Of all nations OF the world.
Medical progress is clearly seen In
studies OF smallpox. cholera. typhoid
fever and diphtheria. We are on the
verge OF still greater knowledge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

fered TO have Helene and I stay with
her over the weekend. We are not
going to take many clothes. as the
house Is a quiet one-there are two
adorable youngsters - but I have
managed 20 get together IN smart
outfit for golf. IL is a dress and
jacket affair. 20 that on Sunday. al
lunch and tea. | shall leave the
jacket of and be an nice and fresh
TN "a nice white frOck.
The jacket Is a short-sleeved af-
fair or light weight wooden In a deep
shade Of reddish brown. The frock In
or white crepe De Chine. very simply
but smartly made. with brown but
tons finishing the novel sleeve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
The Home Kitchen

H ENDER duck can be served
thai way II a simple rule is
shserved-ample cooking in
q moderately hot oven. The nicely
Drowned duck has deceived many a
young ~housekeeper who wonders
why the choice bird didn't turn out
tender. but the chances are in such
a case that the cooking has been in
adequate. Allow twenty minutes per
pound for a duck. with an added 20
20 80 minutes for good measure.
Duck should be washed thorough
~ and a little baking soda can he
added 10 one OF the waters before
the final rinsings. A stuffing Is inn
portant and the right kind VIII bring
out a delicious flavor. Fin the bird.
sew up openings. tie wings. neck
and legs 20 body and place IN a
rooster with just enough hot water
10 cover the bottom. Basic frequent
" with it's own juice. and IL desired.
add the juice OF an orange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Masculine Inconsistency

4
II ! had possessed any strength.
l should have felt remorscful over
the ruse / had used. solely upon
katharine's account. but in my
present state or mind. I cared for
nothing in the world save assur-
n c OF safety from the Chinese
who had so sorely frightened me.
Has he-has he-gone?" ! asked
family. looking UP at Dicky.
Yes. darling. he's gone- Don't
talk" my husband said. with his
hand over mine. Then with true
masculine inconsistency. he de-
manded:
WHAT brought you down here.
anyway"
CONTINUED Monday.l
Copyright. 1881. by Newspaper Feature Serfce. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

an age of ignor-
ance concerning
the diseases of
mankind.
OF course
here e m a i
m a n diseases
which have not
as yet been con-
quered by mod
ern science. But
research labora-
tories every
W h e in the
world r work
ing on I h e S e
prohlanae
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
With the Chinese Accounted for, M0dge
Faces the Necessity Of "ErPIaining'
to an IrGfe Husband.

you and she know that this-you're
always settling things yourselves
without calling any aid
From drate. beeg. strong men. /
suppose Lillian gibed. as IL she
had no anxiety for me at all. But
beneath my eyelashes / saw her face
drawn with anxiety and knew that
she "a not only trying 10 quiet
Dicky's fears but 20 sidetrack his
inquiries concerning my errand 70
the farmhouse. until she could man
age things so that he would not
imagine ] had deliberately deceived
him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Answers to Health Queries

c. T. OIL am a girl OF IS and
have had diabetes for about four
years. Two months ago the doctor
discovered that l am tubercular as
well. Would the latter he a result
OF the former.
A.-No. although your system was
probably run Town due 10 the dia-
bette condition. This naturally low
cred your resistance. Follow your
Doctors advice and judgment.
MRS. G. F. OIL have a tight
feeling I'm my chest-have had my
tonsils removed. would that be a
possible source OF the trouble?
A.-Have your chest examined
che trouble may be due 10 a nervous
condition. but II would be wise 70
make sure so that definite advice
and treatment can he outlined.
ADA. Q-Do YOU advise injec-
tons for prevention OF colds?
2.-Why do / catch cold 30 very
easily?
very satisfactory.
2.-Lowered physical vitality.
fatigue. poor ventilation. loss Of sleep
and any act which lowers the re-
sistance will prepare the way 10
colds.
Copyrights. 1881. BY Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Perfectly All Right.

I heard a smothered exclamation
and almost at once he came racing
around to the front OF the house.
stopping short at the sight Of me
standing in the shattered window.
What the" he began angrily.
but there was fierce protecting anxi-
ETY. in the anger. and / thrilled to IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
nEAR NANCY LEE:

NEAR NANC1 LIE:
~ ! am a girl In my teens. DO
members OF the opposite sex prefer
tall girls? I am only five feet and
my girl friend is five feet four.
but she IS the one who gets all the
dates. She Is not better looking.
Why is II she gets them all and T.
get none? VIVIAN.
VIVIAN: BY no means Some OF
the most admired OF women and
famous beauties. too have been quite
short Many men prefer the petite
type. There are many quite tiny
screen stars who are popular be-
cause Of not despite their stature.
See 10 IL that you keep your little
figure perfect and don't put on
weight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

From the very beginning Of his
tory, man has been engaged in a
desperate struggle TO maintain his
supremacy. Darwin coined the ex-
preston survival OF the %fittest."
BY this he meant that only those
who are adequately provided with
strength and resources to live can
hope TO survive.
BY means OF the great advances
made in science. modern civilization
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

TUT 41dHA4f lam aAA
Knarf. the shadow-children.
Talking real-pcople's language.
you mean?" Mi asked. Polly shook
her head. That's exactly what II
mean. Talking ls tho easiest thing Am
the world. II took me no time 20
say: Polly wants "a cracker and 49,
and 49,"
And what eIse7' Yau- -anted 20
know.
HIN. i've forgotten" said Polly
.awkwardly. Then she added. You
mustn't think that / don't know 4
can hold N conversation with people,
lin quite the c~leverest parrot IN the
world"
The shadows nodded. "Oh. yes
that's what everybody says"
"Still." said Hand quietly. III YOU
know how 10 talk 30 much YOU
shouldn't forget. You've got a had
memory"
1t comes from eating too many
crackers" Polly said. I'm sick and
tired az crackers. It's nothing but
crackers crackers. crackers all day
long"
Maybe it's because you don't
know how 70 ask for anything else"
Knarf suggested. But Polly went
right on talking without taking any
heed or what the E~hadow-b0y saids
Polly wasn't speaking peoples LAM
guage. YOU know. but parrot-lan-
EuaEe which the shadows UNDER
stood very well. Parrot-languaEe IL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
DEAR NANCY LEE:

~ am sick in this hospital.
but I look forward to your column.
Perhaps you could help me | am
IN love with a travelling salesman
and whenever I mention that 10
my friends they look At each other
and laugh-please. Is IL true. that
travelling men are not faithful.
J. Z. s.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
nEAR NANCY LEE:

- Do you think II is right for n
married woman TO dress chic. or
should her clothes be more plain
and not so fancy? I am FL and
have a baby. 2. BROWN EYES.
DROWN EYES: Chic and taste in
- good dressing Is not an affair
that il influenced by the marital
state. All the more reason there Ii
for a married woman TO look her
smartest and best.
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sters. Don't let your friends influence
YOU IL you like the nan and he
likes you. 20 ahead and be happy.
It's the man and not the Job that
counts IN the final analysis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Which Boy Would You
Choose For Your Son.
W initred Black Finds Trco Young MOderHS, One Bored,
the Other VitaLly Interested in Life-4Hd Asks
You to Make Your Choice.
By WINIFRED A

THE Young Fellow Is having
the time of his life.
He's taking a trip across
he continent, and everybody on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

II. p. s.: Travelling statesmen.
- mother-in-laws and boarders
seem TO provide ample material for
vaudeville jokes and amateur joke
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
DEAR NANCY LEE:

DEAR NANCY LEE:
- ] am a girl. is. and very con.
scious when I am with a boy
friend in a crowd. / am afraid to
talk and cannot have a good time
with the rest. What would o
advise me 10 do BOOTS.
BOOTS: You are at rather a self
~ conscious age. Don't let II
worry you. While there Is no need
20 "cut-up" and be ~boisterous. there
is no reason why an intelligent girl
should not be able 10 converse in.
diligently and pleasantly with her
companions. II you have sufficient
interest in any topic. that interest
Will carry you away and quite over
come your shyneSs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

"O dwell with the gods OF Olympus To rule
over a kingdom created by love. Surely
III these are two Of the greatest experiences
that can be vouchsafed mankind. Most of US
live through them at some period Of our lives.
And il is only a pity that some of US take these
oreatntaklng, glamorous happenings 50 ngnuy-
ment period in the life Of every engaged couple.
Just now we see them everywhere. Their shining
eyes, ~ecstatic faces and delightful, absent-minded
manner betrays them. And the whole world re-
joices with them. while it tiptoes about outside
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

A.-This condition can he rene
died by wearing the correct kind Of
supports. Consult ar or~thopedist.
This condition l. due 10 in
lection. Battle with a IA solution
OF warm boracic acid several times
q day and apply ] per cent yellow
oxide OF mercury ointment az night.
However. have the eyes tested TO
nee IL glasses are needed and IL your
case Is really troublesome you should
have treatment.
3.-Locate the and treat.
mef can he advised. The trouble
may be due 10 nasal catarrh. indi-
gestion. constipation. diseased tor
sils or decayed teeth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
DEAR NANCY LEE:

nEAR NANCY LEE:
~ ! am a girl i3 and would like
TO ask you a few questions: %
Which would he the incest time
for a party. evening or late after
noon? ca What would ! serve az
luncheon (l Where should I serve
their luncheon. at the table or on
their laps? POM POM.
DON POM: An evening affair Is
n always much more CHEEKY than
m held in the afternoon. Afternoon
parties r usually bridge parties or
formal teas. A buffet supper at night
is very informal and delightful. sand
witches OF all kinds. some nice
salads. 1ellies. fruits. cake. cool
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
If You Lived One Or
More Centuries Ago!
Thousands Liring To-day Could Neper Hare Survived
the Health Conditions Of a Hundred or More
Years Back, Writes Authority
By ROYAL :. COPELAND, vi. d.,
United States Senator from New York.

WYE constantly read in the
" newspapers about the dis
coveries of new germs,
new methods Of diagnosis and new
treatments. We no longer live in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24

Fl. r. T. Q.-What Is the cause
OF c~csvulsions in a small baby?
A-rhis condition may be due to
worms. intestinal disorder or the
outset OF some infectious disease.
For other detailed Information send
a addressed. stamped envelope
and repeat your question.
JOHN II. Q.-Can flat feet be
overcome?
2.-What causes graduated Eye
lids?
Slow can / get rid OF n had
taste in my mouth?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-24
Stuffing FOE Duck.

] cup canned ap1c0ts
2 cups brcadcrumhs
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Stories
MAX TRELL-

--By MAX TRELL-
Polly. Polly. what would you eatf.
I'd eat a cracker. large and sweet.
Polly. Polly, what else DO you
need?
I need a cup or sunflower seed.
Shadow Song.
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ce0yriEht 1884. ~ Newspaper Fsstur. s.rvis.. Inc.
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6"ALKING is easy" said
Polly. the parrot 20 MIL
Flor. Hand. Yam and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
I69 NURSES TO
 GET DIPLOMAS
AZ at St Mary's and 22 at Waterbury Hospital
 Programs This Month
NOTED SPEAKER COMING

Both St Mary's and the Waterbury hospital are preparing for their graduating exercises of the student nurses. The former has class of Al, while the latter will graduate 22. Both institutions plan to make the exercises as impressive as in former years.
 The exercises of St Mary's class will be held in the Nurses home at S:30 o'clock on the evening of of Thursday, May 21. Rev Edward F. Garesche, S J., director of the Catholic Medical Mission board in New York city will be the princi- pal speaker.
 The class includes: Pierina Ab bate, Mary Elizabeth Aceto, Harriet Mary Albert, Yadvika Helena Bacz- kowski, Helen Mary Barrett, Mar garet Berry. Mary Louise Broder- ick, Mary Elizabeth Butler, Mary Catherine Campbell, Mary Agnes Carroll, Anna Bernice Clark, Alice Agatha Cyr, Ann Devine. Helen Marie Doll. Margaret Elizabeth Don- ovan, Alice Marie Fox. Helen Bernice Geiger. Mary Griffin. Mary Madeline Henion, Mary Besta Hildebradn. Ur- sula Mary Hogan. Josephine Alice Horan. Gertrude Alacoque Kirley. Julia Lillian Kitchenka, Mary Eliza beth Kitchenka, Mary Aloysit Ma honey, Dorothy Maloney, Eileen Bar bara Mccormack. Julia Teresa Me Donald, Mary Browne. McGrath, Helen Irene Mitrulevich, Catherine Anna Monaghan, Natalie Helen Mraz Eva Mary O'Connor, Helen Berna- <l laft Mar Georgianna Bernice Peters. Helen Marie Reiser, Jessie Marie Renna. Florence Agnes Boditis, Adele Char lotte Saviskas, Anna Catherine Sead- den, Julia Ellen Seger. Mildred Tresa Shea, Orma Margaret Tasinari and Lorraine Frances Tierney.
 pr M. H. Merriman of the Wa terbury hospital staff and Ellie J.. Taylor, superintendent of the schood of nurses at the New Haven hospi- tai will be the principal speakers at the graduation exercises of the Wa terbury hospital. They will be held on Friday evening. May 29 in the auditorium of the Wcmen's club on Central avenue. Mis- Lucy H. Beal, superintendent of nurses at the hos pital will read her annual report. An invitation has been extended to members of the nursing school alumnae to attend the exercises and an informal tea, which will be served at the nurses home. On We'd nesday evening. the 27th an alumnae banquet will be held at Waverly Inn. The hospital plans to act as host to the graduating class on the 18th.
 Dorothea Schuster is president of the senior class. Other officers are Elizabeth Cunningham, vice-presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11

Miss Thomas Joseph of Brooklyn N
  celebrating the ma carnations  of F. The bride Banane Rassene lace With shoulder Taisman and lilies of the valley Miss
 
 
 
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Mrs Andrew Jackson of Columbia

Mrs Andrew Jackson of Columbia boulevard recently entertained at d luncheon and bridge at her hom4. Her guests were .Mrs Fred Hodson, Mrs Raymond Bassette, Mrs Thomas Moore, Mrs D. T. Harrington, Jr., Mrs Peter Kennedy, Mrs John O. Brien, Sr., Mrs John Gaffney, Mrs Frank O'Donnell, Mrs David Hayes, Mrs E. A. Collins, Mrs John Bolger, Mrs Thomas Tobin, Miss Ann Dwyer. Miss Lila and Mollic Burns of New Britain.
 Miss Margaret Tierney of North Main street entertained at d dinner and birthday party at her home yes- terday in honr of the fifth anniver- sary of the birthdays of her two grandsons, Billie Moran, son of MT and Mrs William F. Moran of Cooke street and Mark A. Tierney, son of MT and Mrs Mark Ticrney of Shirley street. The table was prettily deco rated in q color scheme Of yellow and green.
 Mrs Frank Guilfoile of Robbins street entertained at luncheon and bridge at the Waterbury country club Saturday afternoon. The guests included: Mrs Joseph Bergin, Mrs Edward Godfrey. Mrs Joseph Reed, Mrs John O'Brien ST, Mrs George Russell, Mrs Frank O'Donnell, Mrs William Secor, Mrs George O'Con- nor. Mrs Arthur Mcdonald, Mrs William Shea, Mrs Walter Monagan and Miss Catherine Maloney. Mrs Edward Winters of Gloves terrace recently entertained at a bridge at her home. Her guests in cluded: Mrs Arthur Bowling, Mrs B. A. Collins, Mrs Walter Monagan, Mrs John O. Brien Jr, Mrs C.. c. Russell, Mrs John O'Brien ST, Mrs Frank O'Donnell, Mrs Hubert Bergin, Mrs David Hayes, Mrs Gordon Hutchin- son, Miss Louise Butler of this city and Miss Billie Halloran of Boston. Mrs William Secor of Gloves ter race recently entertained at bridge at her home. The guests included Mrs Joseph Bergin, Mrs John o. Brien ST. Mrs Frank Guilfoile, Mrs Frank O'Donnell, Mrs Gordon Hutchinson, Mrs B. A. Collins, Mrs Arthur Mcdonald, Mrs Walter Mon- agan, Mrs Charles O'Connor,. Mrs John O'Brien Jr, Mrs Joseph Reed.
 Mrs Carl Kuester of Fulton street entertained at a shower at her home on Saturday evening in. honor of her sister. Miss Cell Lawlor of Hartford. formerly of this city. Miss Lawlor is to be married on June 1st to Allen Clark of Hartford. The home was attractiyely decorated in color scheme of yellow and white. Enter tainment was enjoyed throughout the evening and Q delicious luncheon was served. The guest of honor was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those present were. Mrs Irving Tucker. Mrs Robert Marshall, Mrs Edna Tedell, Mrs John O'Leary, Mrs William St John, Mrs John Mays. Mrs R. Kuester, Mrs +. ,Bergin, Mrs Robert Carter Mrs Lester Kiernan, Mrs Nelson Squires, Mrs Edward Ikeena, Mrs Carl ,Kuester and Misses Nora Barber, Gladys Garner, Nora McCronan, Anna Healy. Molly Hutchinson, Betty Brophy. Mary Lawlor, and Cell Lawlor.