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Show Dear Reader: This is your corner. All questions submitted will be cheerfully cheer-fully and carefully answered, except those seeking medical advice. Names and addresses of business firms cannot be printed here, but win bt sent if a self-addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request. Questions are limited to two. Full name and address must accompany each letter or no reply can be made. All communications are held strictly confidential. , In requesting poems and songs, the correct title, the first line, or the name of the author is necessary in order to find them. Please send stamped, addressed envelope also with these requests, so they may be forwarded directly to you. Address letters very plainly, with pen and ink, to Helen Erooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City. Utah. Dear Miss Brooks! . i "Ll I bT bn frr Inure tt your little corner and feel like I weM like to enter also. I hope I am net to ' much bother and you will toe Pl In letting- me enter. The question I asking- is: (1) Give ten reasons whjr ttt Columbine should be our natloaa flower. Answer soon, DOLLY, P. B. Spanish Fork, Ut. Tou are not too much bother. Dollr and I am sorry I could not "answer soon" as you requested but this Is Impossible Im-possible because there are too many ahead of you. Send your name If yen wish more prompt service. (1) The following- are some reasons why the Columbine Col-umbine is a very beautiful and practical practi-cal flower: I hope they will help yo. It Is among the most beautiful an popular of all hardy plants; It oa be used to advantage In half shady places; . there are thirty different varieties; It does well In almost all climates; for Ita profusion of showy blossoms; for delicate foliage; Us graceful form of blossoms; Its rich graceful variation of colors, and last but not leaBt it Is beautiful beau-tiful for rockeries. When in Salt Laka be photographed at Monroe Studio.. 267 Vj So. Main. Advertisement Miss Brooks; (1) Should you congratulate both the bride and groom, and what should you say? (2) Could you give me the words to the song, "Just Break the News te Mother?" Beat wishes, CHUCKLES, Clear Lake, Ut. (1) Tou extend your good wishes tv the bride, and congratulates to the I groom. Tou may say to the bride,."! wish you every happiness In your married mar-ried life" or any similar phrase which expresses your feelings. To the groom you may say, "I congratulate you upoa your great good fortune and happiness." happi-ness." (2) I have your song but will you send your name and envelope for It please? It has been printed once and as our paper space for songs Is limited I would rather send It direct. Kag-ement to one's family. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been reading; your corner for some time and find It very Interesting. Would you please answer a few questions ques-tions for me? (1) What will take Ink out of percale? (2) Will you please send the wordg to the song-, "She was bred In old Kentucky?" TOUR FRIEND, Oakley, Utah. I am very glad you find my corner Interesting-, little friend. (1) The coloring col-oring matter differs so greatly in writing writ-ing inks It Is impossible to find agents which are effective in removing all Ink spots. (1) For Ink stains which are old use M teaspoonful of potassium permanganate per-manganate crystals to Vi pt. water and apply to the stain with the cork from the bottle or a medicine dropper if you have one, allowing it to remain about Ave mlnuteg. Try this on a small piece of goods first to see the effect on the color If It be colored goods. Should there be a pink or brown stain left, remove It by applying hydrogen peroxide per-oxide to which one drop of tartaric acid has been added to S teaspoonfuls. Usually fresh Ink stains can be removed re-moved before drying by soaking the spot In milk leaving it in for a day or two If necessary. Another method s to apply ealt to the spot and rub It thoroughly Into the stain, rubbing It with a cut lemon. (2) Your song is on the "Wanted" list and I hope someone some-one will have It for us. A. B. C, St. George, Utah. Thanks so very much for all the poems and songs. Have the song, "Have Courage My Boy to Bay No," so you will not need to send it. Thanks. Will make every effort ef-fort to get your song for you. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been reading your corner for some time. Have found It very Interesting. Inter-esting. I have never written before, but hope I am welcome. (1) Is It proper prop-er for a girl to speak to a boy after paBglng him three or four times a day for about three months? (2) Is It proper prop-er to call a boy on the phone and Invite In-vite him to your home? Thanking you In advance, and wishing you success in your work. I remain, D. J. L Utah. Surely you are welcome. (1) It would be quite difficult to pass one person so many times and not speak, wouldn't It? I believe In such a case It would be permissible to give him a friendly nod and a pleasant "good morning." (2) Better let the boy call you, D. 3. L As a rule boys are not so backward but what, if they want to call on a girl, they will ask to do so, and a boy usually resents It when a girl usurps a privilege which rightfully belongs toj him. Sorry, but two questions is the limit. Dear Miss Brooks: Will you please print In the paper a list of boys' names and addresses about 13 years old. Please, because I am lonesome and want someone to write to. From a Utah girl, TET, American Fork, Utah. Bend me your name, my dear, and I will give you the names of some girls and boys who wish correspondents. Dear Miss Brooks: I read "Just Between Tou and Me" every Sunday night and I have received a good lot of Information from It and I want to compliment you on your splendid splen-did answers and wondered if you wouM answer some questions for me. (1) Is Mary Plckford, Lottie Plckford and Jack Plckford brother and sistrrr? (2) Is It proper to ask a boy into the house after he has taken you home? As ever, I remain. A UTAHN, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Thanks, my dear, I am so glad you do enjoy the questions and answers. (I) Yes, Mary, Lottie and Jack are brother and sisters. (2) If It Is a late hour when you return from a party or dance j'ou should not Invite your friend !n, but If It is early In the evening It Is quite correct to Invite him In. Dear Miss Brooks: I find your corner very cozy. What Is the meaning of Dora, Iva, Bertha, Irons, Margrot, Elsie. Winnie, Minnie, Mildred, Josephine, Boulah, Ida, Helen, Lucy, Leo, Chas.. Emmett. Edith, Milton, Mil-ton, Ray, Marl, Max, Lily, Maggie, Rose, Amy. BOT AND GIRL, " Maploton, Utah. Wolcome. I find the following names and their meaning: Dora, the gift of God; Bertha, bright; Irene, peace; Margaret, Mar-garet, a pearl; Elslo, God of the oath; Winnie, friend of peare; Minnie, remembrance: re-membrance: Mildred, mild threatener; Josephine, she shall add; Ida, happy; Helen, light; Lucy, born at daybrenk; Charls, strong, manly; Kdtth, rich gift; Ray. wise protection; Max. the greatest great-est acniilinnus: Lily, a lily; Mangle, same as Margaret; Hose, a rose; Amy, belove. Send me your name and I will forward them to him, PUG NOSE. Montl'-ello. Utah. Questions Ques-tions almost Identically like yours are answered so often In this corner thnt 1 mnKt ask you to send your name and stamped envelope, so I may send them personally. Always enclose your full name in letter. Look over a few back numbers of your paper and see If you do not find your questions answered. Bongs and poems requested: Just as Tour Mother Was. When the Green Leaves Turn to Gold. The Ship That Never Returned. Over the Waves. Two Little Playmates. Poor Little Joe: While strolling one night Through New Tork's gay throng, I met a poor boy who was singing a song. My Mother Was a Lady. Be Horns Early Tonight my Dear Boy. Bongs received during the week: The Passing Policeman, or The Lost Child. A Little Child Shall Lead Them. When I'm Gone You'll Soon Forget. Beautiful Mabel Claire. I Wish I Was a White Man Instead of a Coon, Coon, Coon. The Texas Ranger. Jack Was Only a Cowboy. Dear Miss Brooks: I havs been very interested In your eorner, "Just Between Tou and Me," for some time. And now I am asking a favor fa-vor of you myself. Will you please publish the words to the poem entitled "The Dying Sailor?" Borne of the words to the latter part of the poem are: Then they listened, he la singing, "Jesus Lover of my Soul," And the winds brought back the echo, "While the nearer waters roll." Tt range Indeed It was to hear him, "Till the Storm of Life Is past." Singing bravely o'er the waters, "Oh, receive my soul at last." Wishing you success, MRS. V. M. L., Salt Lake. While I do not find the song you request, re-quest, It sounds familiar, and t will continue my search, while someone may remember the lines and send them to us. Thanks for sending the song, dear Mis. V. M. L., but I believe there is a song ntltled, "Just Before the Sun Went Down" also. Dear Miss Brooks: May I bother you again. If "Jack Ford" sends his real name and address to you and asks for correspondents, will you give him my name? I don't know for sure If "Jack Ford" Is the name, but I mean the boy who said he herds sheep and gets very lonesome. lone-some. I love your eorner very much and when the old home town paper comes I look for your corner first. Thanks very much. THE NURSE, Peoria, 111. No bother, only a pleasure to hear from you again. Tou may be sure If "Jack" sends his name with a request for correspondents, your name will be on the list of "those present." How bout it, Jack, there are several who wish to do their bit to relieve your loneliness by writing you a nice. Interesting Inter-esting letter, Can you resist their appeal? Dear Miss Brooks: There are three questions I would like you to answer when it Is convenient con-venient for you to do so. (1) Please tell me what are the necessary articles for a dresser and a dressing table (2) Can you give me the aqjdress of lady who cooks and serves at parties? About what do the charge? Thanking Thank-ing you. Miss Brooks, I am yours respectfully, re-spectfully, BE BE, Salt Lake. (1) Among the articles considered necessary for milady's dresser and dressing table are a tray, mirror, comb, brush, hair receiver, powder box, nail file, manicure scissors and buffer. Many ether articles may be added, such as Jewel box, hairpin box, pomade Jars, bud vases, candles, etc. (2) The price a caterer charges for preparing and serving refreshments for a party, depends de-pends largely upon what kind of party It la, how large, afternoon or evening, even-ing, etc., etc. I will give you the following telephone numbers and you may then tell them about what you wish and they will submit prices: Hy. l2!l-M, Hy. 26U-R, Was 4125. As your questions are limited to two, I ask you to submit your third question later and enclose address so that I may answer personally. Dear Miss Brooks: I have never written before but I hope I am welcome, I am going to ask you a very Indefinite question, but I hope I can get an answer to it. (1) Can you tell me how the modern flapper flap-per dresses? (2) How should a girl announce her engagement to her family? fam-ily? Hoping I have not taken too much space, I'UO NOSE, rieasant Grove, Utah. Tou are very woloonro, I ensure you. Two questions only are permissible, though, so please submit your third later, or if you will notice carefully you wliL, find this samo question answered an-swered many timet in my corner. (1) I am not sure we have the "flapper" proper with us now, at least she Is not eo numerous as a aliort time ago. However, the late lamented (?) "modern "mod-ern flapper" was she of the bobbed tresses, the shortest of short dresses, the lip stick, rouge and plucked eyebrows, eye-brows, and she it was who "Invented" the fashion of wearing the hat on the hand Instead of the head, We still have and always will o f course the very modern girl, the one who Is not happy without the latest and most extreme ex-treme In all matters of dress, but she Is not the flapper. There is no modern mod-ern flapper, the was Individual, never nev-er was before and never will be again. (2) Tell mother of the engagement first, and she will see that the family are Inforned of It. There Is no special spe-cial etlqbetta of announcing an en- Very few boys at or near this se-e have much of an Idea how tf) properly treat a ttlrl, it snetns. If you ilo not want k boy to kins you do not allow him to, Ulrls of fourteen sh"uM not hs attonlns; sn nltnlr of itny klrol without tiplr.gr properly Attended by older pnrsoos. find so tlier would tie no occasion f "r a buy to tak them hi-me. litrls of this nit" should he sl-tenrtlne; sl-tenrtlne; strictly to school work nnd Iikvs tlo-lr tho'iKht'i on Improvements aloiiK "II ilnos mentally mid ph siciill v-In v-In order to t.vke hii intelligent part In the aiiiial or business life of their roinrTiniilty a tt w ytuirs later oa. tirar Miss Brooks: I have been reading your eorner for some time and am very Interested In It and 1 hope you will ptve me same good advice on the follosrltiK questions ques-tions (1) I em fourteen yers old and do you think It proper for me to fo out with the boys, or Just let them take ine home? (2) What, should a srlrl do If a boy Visaed hrr and she didn't want him to? Wishing vou all the luck in the world, I remain, AN IDAHO KKlENIh Cambrldice. Ida. Tour secoafl question gives the very beat of reasons why a till of four, teen should not be going- with boys. |