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Show 1 his is your corner. Make use of it for your information on question that are puzzling you. It will be my pleasure and privilege to answer carefully care-fully and promptly all questions submitted to me. Your questions nitnf fie hm- lied to two, and your full name and address must accompany each letter. For special information send stamped envelope. All communications will el-ways el-ways be held in absolute confidence. All letters should be addressed very plainly in pen and ink to Helen Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City. W , - 1 Dear Mips Brooks: I read your corner every time it come out in the raper and enjoy ii very much. I would like very much to entt-r your corner corn-er If 1 may. 1 1 I have been until lately 1 corresponding with a boy, and all at once he quit writing and I havn't heard from him I since I found out tha: his mother wouldn't ; let him write any more. 1 am going to ! viatt with some friends soon that live in th tu?ne town he do. Do you think it would be proper for me to call him on the phone when I arrived in the town? We both thounht quit a bit of each other. (2, I am pom with a boy now and I have been until thi summer then he quit proing with me and went with another izir t h:t was just visftinir here. When she went home he started eoinp with me ac&in. Do you think it would b alright tor me to vro with other boys if they asked me? Thanking you in advance. Wanda, Idaho. (1) Perhaps his molhtr thinks her boy is too younjr to be corresponding or going regularly with girls, and don't you really think you are, too? I think, dear. I would let him call you. or write you. You do not wish to force yourself into his family, fam-ily, or cause his mother to dislike you do you? If he wishes to. he will find a way to see you or write you. Be "just friends" with all the boys yet a while, Wanda. You will be so glad you did when you are a little older. I will kkeep your envelope and maybe may-be you will write again later. teinx anprr with her brother if he doep not her to go to th dance each time, if she knows die U welcome, when her brother. )b taking another girl? How old should a rul b before the groe t a dance, chow or imrty: with a boy? (St Would plead tell me th; . name of a good face powdr. Thanking you, A FRIEND, Vtah. (1) It U i vory unusual brqfther who aks h! later to go even? time be from to a d& or )Bewhr, my dear, io I do not think you hould be angry, but very happy that lKa takes you most of the time and don't for'aSM U let htm know you think it very nice for him to do o. (6) At least ixten, girlie. (3 1 There ar so many roally rood face jwwd-ers. jwwd-ers. that it i more a queatlon u to which one ajrrecw with your particular akin. When you find one which gore n smoothly .end do not irritate your kin, that it the one for you. If you will aend me your name, I will teli you a very reliable line of tiiiHt preparations. Read instructions at head of column before writing asain, won't you. My Dear MUb Brook: I am a stranger in "Your Corner" but am Ktrangera welcome too? (1) I am seventeen, Miss Brook, and I don't know how to act Rround boys, to make a hit with them. Th crowd I Ko with are just out for a good time, and usually the eirla talk aoft and even put their arms around the boy' necka. Now M ss Brooks what kind of a girl do boys, juwt M the ace of 16 or 17, like? Sensible or MARGIE Ton en talk about your love affairs, Here's one I must te 11 to you ; A1! nltrVrt lonp hey pit upon the stairs, He holds her elose and starts to coo : Chorus My little Marjrie, I'm always ttiinkinjr of you. Margie. I'll tell the world I love you Don't forget your promise to ire, I have bought a home and ring and everything, every-thing, for Marp-ie You've been my inspiration, tays are never bin: After all Is scid find done, There ts really only one. "h ! Marjrie. Margie, it's you My little you. You can picture me most every night, I can't wait until they start; Everything he says just seems all right, I want to learn that stuff by heart : Dear Miss Brooks: You have helped others out in their difficulties dif-ficulties so I am writing to see if you can help e. fli I have a bad habit of chewing my finger nails. Please let me know how to stop. Please print some information about the English poet-prophetess. "Mother Ship-ton." Ship-ton." also some of her prophecies. Hoping you fan help me out remain with loads of success to you in your good work. A BOY FROM PIXIE O ) It seems to be much easier to form bad habits than to overcome 1hem. does it not? Exercising will ' power is the best way to overcome a bad habit. If you seem to do it unconsciously, ask your friends and other members of your family to call your attention to it. Putting cayenne pepper under the nail sometimes helps. As soon as they are long enough, keep them smooth with a file, so there will 1 no temptation to "even" them with the teeth. (2) "Mother Shipton" was a reputed English peasant, believed to be a witch and prophetess. She was first heard of hi 1641. Among her beet known prophecies, prophe-cies, was those in which she said that "carriages "car-riages without horses shall go" and that men would be seen" in the air, also that "the world to an end would come, in 1&&1." Thanks for your good wishes Dtjtie Boy. Dear Miss Brooks: May I ask a few questions that have been DURcling me? (1) What ie- the name of the person who has taken Geraldine Farrar's place? Please give a few details. (2) Can a naturalized citizen become president of th United Slates ? (S) How can I clean white kid gloves? (4) Please tell me the name -f a reliabe bood purifier and tonic. (5) I have a habit of raising my eybrows and frowning like old Hepzibah in the "House of Seven Gables " , I do not think I am cranky or nearsighted and I do this without thinking. How can I overcome this habit? It is making mak-ing deep wrinkles which make me look near-r- twenty-five than seventeen. Gratefully yours, ISOLATION, Utah. (1) I was not aware anyone had taken .Taldine Farrar's place. She is whh the Metropolitan Opera Co.. New York City. 12) Mo, he cannot See article 2. Sec. 4, of the Constitution of the United States. (4) I do not advise on the condition of your health. See your physician. (5) Will power, my dear. You have unconsciously formed this habit but it will take concentration and practice to get out of the habit. Ask members of your fnm-ily fnm-ily to remind you when you are frowning and then resolutely try to smooth the wrinkles wrink-les out. This is your only way out, and it is next to impossible to get rid of wrinkle after they have once formed. Your third Question is answered by letter. just jolly and the "J don't care" air? a) Also Mies Brooks, when a fellow walks homo with a girl and will not go home, but stick around and talks what can sh do that wnuM make him go home without offending him Y Could she just say good night and run imo the house? Thanking you for your time and information, I am, TAM, Logan, Utah. Yes, indeed you are welcome. (1) I am glad you are not popular with the clase of boys you mention, and the fact that you think you are not, indicates you really do not ear to act tn such a manner to the boys, or wish, to be treated like they doubtlesa treat such girls. There are boys and boys, with varied dispositions as regards their like and dislikes, dis-likes, and there is a wide difference of opinion opin-ion as to what constitute a "good time" but let me tell you dear girl, that the boys and girls who act as you have described, not know what a good tune is and will know less about It as the years go by. A "don't care" air is not a good one to cultivate just be yourself. Be jolly, good natured and cheerful cheer-ful and above all be reserved around the boys, in-so-far that you impress them with the fact that you will not for one moment tolearte the slightest improper treatment treat-ment from them. You are individual, and you must have in mind an ideal of the sort of people you wish to attract to you and when you have gained such friends you have admirers who respect, love and esteem you. (2) Just tell the young man you have to go in, and then do so. Then do not go home with him again. Dear Miss Brooks : I have been reading our corner for some time and I sure think you are doing a wonderful won-derful work. This my first time visiting our corner, and hope 1 won't be too much bother. (1) 1 have had my hair cut and I have got quite a bit of hair. Can yoo tell me where 1 can sell it. (2) There is a girl whom I have associated" with for several sev-eral years but last winter I went away to school and now that I am home again we don't seem to be as good a friends an we used to be and when I go with other girls or boys she seems to draw them away from me by some means or another. When I'm standing talking to someone Bhe will come and stand right in front of me and it makes me feel very humiliated. Can you tell me what is the best thing to do or say 7 Thanking you a hundred times, I am, "TOOTS," Utah. Read instructions at head of column before writing your next letter. Toots. (1) Se)lin hair just now is a very difficult thing to accomplish, ac-complish, but if you will send your name and stamped envelope I will give you some ddresses where you might sell it. (2) Y'our friend seems to employ very rude tactics in attempting to draw your friends away from you. J believe you had better have a con-fidential con-fidential talk with her. and see just what re-fons re-fons she has for acting in such a manner. You will at least have an understanding, and will know better how to conduct yourself toward her in the future. Dear Miss Brooks: I am interested in "Between You and He." ".v I hope you will answer my questions. (11 How much should a girl of thirteen weigh and how tall should she be? (2) What grad,. should she be in? (3) There are some boy and girls in our community who are from fifteen to seventeen years old. Should they go car riding without a chaperone? (4) Do you know the words to "Better than Gold." My mother heard one of the stanzaA twenty years ago and would like t know the other two. so if you would print the song I would be very much obliged. ( .- , My hair is black and my eyes are grayish-green. What colorn would look good on me? I am always friendly friend-ly with boys and I sometimes play football and baseball, as my brothers say I am a good kicker and thrower. Do you think it is alright for me to play baseball and foot, bail? Yours with love. TOM-BOY, Idaho. (1) The average girl of thirteen should be about ,r, fe.t UI1 and weigh about 100 pounKr- (21 The c-Vhth grade. (31 No my dear, it in not. advisable to go car riding alone. No, I do not know the poem, but wilt get it, sr. you may look for it in the paper soon. (lit Biues, grays rose, yellows or greens. In f&i-t if your skin ie clear, you can wear almoet any shade well. (6i Yes. dear, by all means play football and baseball with your brothers broth-ers and be friendly and a good pal to your brother's boy friends. Such a (iirl of thirteen thir-teen ie a joy to know and see. How I wish there were more like you I Dear Miss Brooks: I have been a reader of your corner for lorne time, and at laM have decide to write. I have a fjuestiun I would like to have you answer. O) I was born in Dcce.-nber. What is my lucky day and color? Thanking you in advance DIMPLES To one born in December. Thursday is saw! to te their lucky day and gold, red and green their colors. The fiower is the guldcnrod. Dear Miss Brooke : I have always been very interested in your corner. I only have one question to ask. il) Did Marjorie Daw play in The River's End ?" Yours truly DAIRY', Garfield. Utah. Yes. Daisy. Marjorie Daw did play in "The River's End." Dear Miss Brook6 : I certainly do enjoy reading your section -ery week and hope you will answer a few "-stions for me. (1) While visiting in another an-other town last summer, I associated with -vo tKivs. The one always came after me i he most, so naturally I went with him the moot, although I really liked the other the bet. I did not ' to see the one I was with least before I came home. He told my friend he would like to write to me. but Is afraid I don't want him to. Would it be out of the v.-ay for me to write first just to show him hat I would be glad to hear from him? The of my home town don't care for me at -'!. but the others seem to like me quite well. (2) Do you think it terribly out of place to et a boy walk home with you that you have ir,er seen before, if he acts perfectly decent, dec-ent, and you don't allow any liberties? (3 t have been bothered with pimples on my ,-h'n all summer. 1 have gml health. What tvnuld you advise me to do ? 1 thank you hnii wish you success GERRY, Manti, Ut. You could do a gTeat many things far worse than to write to your friend, although It is never wue for a girl to do anything what-,-ocver which a boy may interpet as invrtinp his attention. The Individual, the circumstances, circum-stances, time and place govern all such th'nsrs to a great extent, and so what the i-irl has to have in mind is to govern her '.r.d.:ct in all these things so that she may have no regret tn any way. It is not so much what we do. a it is the way we do it l tie motive behind the set. This answers m'jr second question nlso. (3) Send me a ,'eir-adriresed, stamped envelope and I will It'll you a preDarntion which think will remove re-move your pimples. r.cr MWs Brocks: '11,1 it tbe first time I have written to .ti. 1 think it is very nice to have scme-i:. scme-i:. to answer our tiuc.-t ion. May 1 a-;k a b.w al-o? (It Hiis a girl any occasion for |