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Show ?VA THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH, UTAH This is your corner. Make use of it for your information cm questions that are puzzling you. It will be my pleasure and privilege to answer carefully and promptly all questions submitted to me. If a more detailed answer than can be given in these columns is desired, send a stamped envelope and it will be given prompt attention- - All communications will always be held in absolute confidence. ' . , All letters should be addressed very plainly in pen and ink to Helen Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City. , - Dear Miss Brooks: I read your list in the paper every Friday night so thought I would come to you for help. Can you give me ten reasons why columbine should be a national flower? WAITING, Manti, Utah. I do not know as you would exactly Bay the following were reasons why the columbine should be a national flower, but they are reasons for recommending its cultivation. It is afltong the most beautiful and popular of all hardy plants; it can be used to advantage in half shady places; there are thirty different varieties; it docs well in almost all climates; for its profusion of showy blossoms; for its delicate foliage; its graceful form of blossoms; its rich variation of colors and last but not least it is beautifujfor rockeries. I hope this will (3p you though I find I have given only nine reasons. Perhaps you can furnish the tenth. , By JOHN DICKINSON Dear Miss Brooks: I have been reading your corner 1 and as you have helped - others thought may be you could answer my questions. When walking along with a boy is it proper for the girl to take the boys arm, or the. boy to take the girls arm? Also, when two girls are walking with one boy should the boy walk between the two girls-When an engaged girl is embroidering her linen should she put her initials as they now are, or as they will ba after she is married? Thanking 1 you sincerely, I am, yours truly, LUCILE, Cove, Ore. A girl should always take a boys arm, never the reverse. A boy should never walk between two girls, but on the side which will afford them the greatest protection from obstacles and danger. The initials of a girls maiden name should always be used in preparing her trousseau. SHERMAN BSERVANCE of the Fourth of July In celebration of the winning of American Independence naturally That the suggests two thoughts: nations of Central and ' South America are also free and independent and that America set the example. When the American congress adopted the Declaration of Independence It was not only announcement to the world of the independence of the original thirteen colonies, but also, a prophecy of the forthcoming dependence of most of the Western Hemisphere. So there are many Independence Days on this side of the Atlantic. v l. Mexico celebrates September 16. It was on that day In 1810, that Miguel Hidalgo, pastor of jColores, rang his church bell and proclaimed independence to his flock. For ten years his head was to be seen on a spike on a corner of the I'Alhondiga de Oranaditas in Guanajuato and independence was not secured until 1821. I The Central American countries celebrate September 15. Guatemala declared independence on that date in 1821, the other countries following ' Its example soon after. In South America Venezuela deposed its royal j governor April 29, 1810. July 6, 1811, Bolivar brought about a formal declaration of independence and a Republican constitutional form of government So Venezuela observes a holiday on each of these days. i Chile celebrates September 18. In 1810 it organized a government when Napoleon tumbled Ferdinand VII off from the throne of Spain, j Other South American countries celebrate Independence day on the following dates: Argentina, May 25; Bolivia, August 6; Colombia, July 80; Ecuador, August 10; Paraguay, May Peru, tfuly Uraguay, February 28. Brazil dates its Independence from September 7, 1822, the date of the separation of Brazil from Portugal, though the nation did not become a republic till the revolution of 1889. That is why Brazil will celebrate a century of Independence by an international exposition to be opened this coming September. This centennial exposition will be held in Rio Vie Janeiro. It will open September 7, and con- -' tlnue until March 31, 1923. Rio de Janeiro Is a city with more than a million people. It is most picturesquely situated on the Bay of Guanabara which is dotted with islands and surrounded by mountains. Its odd name River of January comes from the fact that January 1, 1531, Martlm tAffonso sailed through the gateway dominated by d bay Bugar Loaf Peak into the almost and thought It was the mouth of a mighty stream. Several years ago when the authorities decided to Improve and modernize Rio de Janerio, this plan included the condemnation and removal of nearly 600 small buildings in order to construct a wide avenue, known as Avenida Rio Branco. It extends-nortand south a distance of about a mile and a half, and is 110 feet wide. Rows of Pau Brazil, the species of tree from which the republic derives its name, occupy the center, the aides being u6e for traffic. This avenue also serves as a connecting link between sections of the bay. x Along Avenida Rio Branco stand many r - Of capitals business structures, hotels, plants, and office buildings. At approximately the hnlfway point of the Avenida the electric street car system of Rio de Janeiro centers. Avenida Rio Branco will unite the two sections of the exposition grounds. The several areas designated for exposition purposes lie along or near the water front. The site where native or Brazilian products will be exhibited is a plot of ground having water on two sides ; and from this plaza a street extending along the water front to the Monroe Palace, one of the citys most beautiful and commanding structures, has been desig- - nated as the "Avenida do Nacaes (Avenue of Nations), along which will stand the official pavilions of foreign governments. By far the largest area available for exposition purposes is that lying at the opposite end of the Avenida Rio Branco, in the vicinity, of the new docks and warehouses, where large exhibits, such as machinery and locomotives. And abundant space. In a general way, Brazil will endeavor to show ' the world some of the vital Influences that have made the country grow and prosper. The exposition win reflect agricultural development, progiess In fishing, and mining; the growth of mechanical Industries; transportation progress on land, rivers, and along the coast; postal .and telegraph services; the work! of Brazilian artists and scientists ;' the development of .commerce; and the production and conservation of foods. The United States is to be represented. Plans for Its participation have been completed by a special commission appointed by President Har- V' 14-1- 23-3- land-locke- cafes,-newspape- stock-raisin- , g, ' . . h l V 3O3T&B0 JB? ding to arrange for official exhibits exemplifying American progress in science, Industry and commerce. 8even government departments, interior, commerce, agriculture, postofflce, . labor, war and navy and the United States shipping board, have prepared exhibits. Twenty-liv- e nations will participate in the celebration, which is regarded of peculiar interest to the United States because of the fact that Brazil has already participated in eight expositions in this country. Congress appropriated $1, 000,000 to defray expenses of participation by the United States In the exposition. The State department will have charge of the expenditure of this fund. Out of it a permanent building, costing $350,000, has been erected on the Avenue of Nations to house the exhibit to be sent by this government After the close of the exposition this building Is be converted into a permanent embassy for this government. The exposition hullding will be two stories In height and of granite construction. The upper floor will be devoted to reception rooms and the lower floor to departmental exhibits. Preliminary to Brazils achievement of independence is the reign of Dom John. He arrived in Brazil as prince regent in 1808. In 1815 the colony was raised by royal charter to the rank of a royal kingdom along with Portugal and Dom John then beet me King. John VI. When Dom John came over he brought royal treasures in the form of art and books to save them from Napoleon. He founded an academy of an, a museum of natural history, libraries and educational Institutions. He fostered Industries and opened ports to trade. But he was not wise In political affairs, outlived nls popularity, and returned to Portugal, in 1821. King John left as regent Dom Pedro, his son, who became the champion of the Brazilian cuuse against the Portuguese reactionaries who desired to reduce the kingdom to its old colonial status. The home government demanded his return. The people asked him to remain. He remained. A few months later in Sao Paulo a letter was delivered to him from the Portuguese court. In a burst of anger he tore off the Portuguese Insignia, drew his sword and shouted the historic words, Independence or Death ! The scene has been immortalized In a painting called The Cry of r yplranga. Actual independence ' was quickly achieved by overcoming hostilities on the part of the Portuguese garrison and fleet. The most prominent of the political events of the first reign under Independence Include these, according to Langworthy Marchant In the bulletin pf the Pan American Union: First In order is the fusion of all pnrtles Into one In support of the newly installed head of the nation, Dora Pedro I, Constitutional Emperor and. Perpetual Defender of Brazil; then follows the convocation of the Constituent Assembly for the purpose of establishing a constitution; later, the violent dissolution of the same assembly by the Emperor, because it .proposed to curtuil bis privileges and establish a virtual republic; then In swift succession the arrest and banishment of the parliamentary leuders, among them the Illustrious Jese Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva, who goes down In history with the title of Patriarch of the Independence ; the promulgation of the-constitution of the Empire by Dom Pedro Primeiro a most liberal document, notwithstanding the extraordinary circumstances In which It was promulgated; the Republican Revolution of 1821 in Pernambuco, which was repressed by Dom Pedro in a way which raised up against him the . deep, resentment of the Brazilians and led to his abdication April 7, 1831. A curious Incident in connection with the abdication of Dom Pedro Primeiro was his appointment of Jose Bonifacio, the exiled Patriarch of the Independence, as the guardian and tutor of his son, Dom Pedro Segundo, whom he intrusted at the age of five, with his baby sisters, to the loving care of the subjects with .whom be had quarreled. . Dom Pedro Segundo was proclaimed Emperor of Brazil by a joint committee of Senators and Deputies amid the joyous shouts of the whole population. A regency of three members was constituted, and Jose Bonifacio was invited to assume the personal guardianship of the Emperor. Dom Pedro was declared to be of age at fourteen and assumed personal direction of public affairs. It was not until 1845 that all the provinces of Brazil were united in peace. An outstanding event In the political evolution of Brazils century of independence is the abolition of slavery, by two successive steps, under the auspices of Dona Isabel, daughter of Dom Pedro Segundo, when serving as Tegent of the Empire. The first decree was signed on September 28, 1871. By this decree slave mothers bore only free children. The finnl abolition of slavery was effected by Dona Isabel on May 13, 1888. After the abolition of slavery, the old Conservative Party began to disintegrate very rapidly, Its members going over to the Republicans. Gen. Benjamin Constant Botelho de Mngalhaes, the chief exponent of the Positivistic doctrine, was president of the military college. Under his patronage a plan - was worked out among the higher officers of the army, with the assistance of the chiefs of the Republican Party, for the deposition .of the dynasty and the proclamation of the Republic. The revolution declared itself on the 15th of Npvember, 18S9, and a provisional government was organized under the presidency of Gen. Deodoro ga Fonseca. The last imperial cabinet, headed by the illustrious Viscount of Ouro Preto, finding Itself powerless to act, simply ceased to exist with the arrest of its members. The Imperial family were . . banished. Says Hello Lobo, Consul General of. Brazil In New York: "You Americans are proud of having given the world a lesson in democracy which still endures, and it was Indeed admirable, for It shaped the destiny of the whole continent and became the source of widespread inspiration. Jamestown, with Its first elective., assembly, the stirring events which took place in fmleeittjenie Halt, the vote, freedom of speech, frial by jury ail the guaranthese the world tees of civil and political llfe-fIs deeply indebted to you. Brazil did not forget this after she threw off the colonial yoke; although we were governed by a liberal King who, above the crown, placed the nations will, your example gnve us strength. As during the Incumbency of Pedro 1, the regency, and Pedro II this practice of government remained unchanged, so, when the Republic came Into existence and, thereby, the' federation, our liberal tradition was already established and universally respected. Although burrowing its Constitution In 1889 from the United States, Brazil did not flatter your political' wlsdnm.by gopylng it "entirely. With a Charter which for more than half a century had found Its Inspiration In the most liberal or . . principles of the English Constitution similarly a source of Inspiration to the Constitution of the United States Brazil, In its Republican and definitive force of government, found at last Its natural pattern. Dear Miss Brooks: Would you please answer this question which I have been trying to get for sometime. I would (ike to have the address, of one or more film producers. Thanking you for your trouble, I shall be your friend, HELEN S., Utah. I am not just sure whether you wish the addresses of film producers or motion picture producers. Eastman Kodak Company, whose a4dress is Rochester, New York, are producers of most of the films used. lTW Universal Film Corporation, 1600 Broadway, New York City; the Metro Pictures Corporation, 1540 Broadway, New York City, ami the Yitagraph Co., Ine--, 469 Fifth Are., New York City, are all big producers of motion pictures. 4rt f, should a left handed person put their knife on? (2) When a young man is walking down the sidewalk with two girls would he walk between them or on one side? (3) When a boy asks to take you some place and you dont care to go with him what kind of an excuse could you have so that he will not come back again? I thank you. ELIZABETH E. B., Richfield, Ida. Place your knife on the left side because it would be extremely awkd ward for a person to hafe his knife on the right hand, just as it would be to reverse the situation with a right handed person. There seems to be some question in regard to which is the proper position for a young man to take when walking with two girls. Several good authorities claim that he should walk on the side where he can best protect the girls, but I find the preponderance of opinion Is that he should walk between the girls, where He can protect them equally; so I think I shall reverse my opinion which I have heretofore given and say that a man two should always walk between girls end not at the side of one of them. This seems to be the ruling. Simply say that you do" not care to go to the party or whatever affair it may be. Your friend will doubtless, understand and not persist in his te ; ' Dear Mias Brooks: Ive been very interested in your corner (Between Youi and Me.) .1 have two questions which have been Heres puzzling., me for some time. hoping you can help me out. First Is it proper for a girl 17 years old to go with a boy the same age? Second, I had a severe cold about three weeks ago, which settled in my ears, leaving me hard of hearing. Both my ears feel like they are closing up. What would you advise me to do for them. Thanking you in advance, I am, AN INQUIRER from Utah. The fact that the boy is the same age as the girl does not make it improper for them to go together. As for the ears you' should consult a physician, or better still a specialist, if the condition continues. I cannot advise as to the physical health of my readers. Deer Miss Brooks: ' ; When a young man thanks a lady for a dance should she say Anything?? v ' L. H, Spanish Fork. It is not necessary for a lady to say anything when a man thanks her for a dance, although it would not be improper for her.! to say she had the dance. . en-lo- SALT L AKE Send to THE KNOWLTON SHOP, 09 S. Mate for everyth' ng pertaining to making of Drees-eDear Miss Brooks: Hemstitching, Plaiting, Buttons. B'tn Holes you please answer the follow-m- g . for me: 1. What will make OLDS MOBILE white finger-nail- s pink? 2. Is glyDEALERS WANTED--In Utah. Idaho. cerine and lemon juice a good bleach Wyoming. Liberal commission will end represents tire on request I not, what is? iGr nan kln A. F. TOURSSEN Distributor. you publish the words of the song Sweet Adeline?" KNOWLTON BEAUTY SHOP Everything Thanking you in advance, I am, known in beauty culture. Let us tell you about AN INQUIRER, Moroni, Utah our Creams, Powder and Hair Goods. SM S. Mala You cannot make finger-nail- s pink PLEATING BUTTONS except by the use of pink powder or paste when manicuring the nails and Acoordisn, Side, Box Pleating, Hemstitching, of course thjs does not-- leave Buttonholes. - Kid Corset Parlor. any Buttons, 40 E. Broadway,. Salt Lake City. , lasting color. Glycerine and lemon juice with rose SEE YOUR PUBLISHER water and a few drops carbolic acid well blended makes a mild bleach. Take your Book Binding any kind to your loI have been unable "to find the re! printer. Leiths Trade Bindery, Salt Lake. words of the song Sweet Adeline. Perhaps some reader may have the UTAH METAL WORKS, MTge Type Metals. song and send us the words and then we will gladly publish them. Dear Miss Brooks: I am interested in your comer for I always turn there first, to read the splendid advice you give the girls. Gould you please tell me what would be correct for a girl to say to the young man she is goinr wih. when he wants to kiss her goodnight, and not make him offended Or would it I' better to let him kiss her goodIt often happens that many women make night? eld way day after coffee in the Thank?ng you for the many good day. For this tame nacen romc people miu have learned I from corthings many of the newest things because they your ner. prefer to stick to old ways. Here is a little coffee recipe booklet that Is new and BLOND, Darlington, Idaho. has been a biff success. It's for the The correct thing to say to a young making only send a 2e stampyours for postaffe man when he is merely a friend and for sendlnff it to you. "The Way Mrs. Smith Makes Coffee" is a valuable recipe has asked the privilege ef kissing hut ' there are others equally as good. you, is that he has not shown you the 2 Fill in the lines below plainy now. nroper respect and that an ecology is due you. You should let him know at. once that you do not allow your ynnnr men friends those liberties at HELEN BROOKS DEPARTMENT all. The man to whom you are Bex 1545, Sat Lake City Utah . lv is the one who should be I enclose two cents in stamps for rea. ... . , New Way to Make Better Coffee en-rr- ef o-- allowed this I hope, my dear, that vn will nnder-atan- d that it is NOT better to let then to make the foregoing plain to him. him kiss von Dear Miss Brooks: T would like to ark yeu a few question. (1) Which side of their plots ' ; Dear Mias Brooks: . , . I hope that I will be welcome to join your cozy comer. I have a quesBUSINESS DIRECTORY tion to ask you. Do you know of a good play about fourteen girls could BUSINESS COLLEGES Play in? Their ages are about twelve to fourteen. If so, is there L. D. 8. BUSINESS COLLEGE. posible way to get it? I wish branehea. you 8ehooI of Efficiency. All commercial N. Main St. Salt Lake City. heaps of love and thanks for bother- Catalog free. ing with me. Peggy, Ephraim, Utah. Epiaenpal u you will send me your name and School for addres, Pegy, I will have mailed to ROWLAND HALL Girla. with Prices All Denomination. and full description, pla8 so you may send Write for Catalogue. Salt Lalae City for just what you wish - . turn postage on a fre copy of "The Yfey Mrs. Smith Makes Coffee" Nnms Street City State . ! |