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Show - Dear Mtss Brooks: " We have been an interested bun eft of readers ami would like to ask a few questions ourselves. l) Is it proper for a boy from 13 to 13 years to. go out riding with a glr? (2) Is tt proper to ' keep up a correspondence with a glrlT WILD BILL. Calgary. AUa. Canada. And my little corner has reached yoo, away' up In Canada. I extend a most hearty welcome and greeting. But even for you I cannot advlae going out with girls or taking them out riding, as15.a steady diet, at the ages ot IS and There are years ot study ahead of boys and girls ot this age, and having an engagement to take a pretty girl out driving has a tendency to detract from mental concentration on such prosaic, but highly necessary subjects as the studying ot "readin' an' wrltln" an' rlthmetla." (2) Should the girl correspondent happen to ba aa old school chum or old friend, an exchange of letters occasionally would ba a vary splendid Idea Theodore Roberts BEST BOOK jiE ...t . oirwk on the library lived a butterfly, and who of Ue. was Just tePP,n 0UJ below. ahelt n on the broad bj td W. i- - but Lltt,e ad-fonly one who took tt He looked about the He moat foo one was In Bight ieeo mistaken. W there It was again I "I tell U the best book to read," aald I Little Boy looked at the books Un the of lease that reached around the was the of the room. lea, it I xbey were quarreling. Le a much handsomer binding r(0. ... 4"'1" nitA near -- - on nf rourtfl most popular." be the of a BU ' ' - tell the worth old book an said binding," ,y ou are where you belong, on the noor, rou are full of wise saying, but so. old no one ever looks at theui these days. Every one knows thetn." Out from the case leaned a red book. "Ton seem to forget that people wish to be amused," It said, "and When they open my cover they begin to laugh. I am full of funny sayings and Jokes, so you all can stop your quarreling, for I am the most popular book here." Little Boy stood listening. He was afraid the books would all tumble out, they were so excited, when out from a book Jumped a llttre girl and, bowing to all the books, she said, "I am ashamed of you! The Idea of quarreling about which is the most pop- ular!", "Don't you know that there are all sorts of people in the world and that they all like different books? If they didn't, there would be only one book and then where would you be, for you must know that grown-up- s and children all love to read about me." "It Is Alice," said the clock. In a soft voice to Little Boy. Little Boy had never had a playmate; he began to smile. "Alice," he said, "do come and play with me. Perhaps we can catch the butterfly." Alice turned around. "Oh, I can't" she replied. "Don't you know who I am? I have to be in the story or there wouldn't be any. I am 'Alice In Wonderland.' Did you never hear the 4 V ?f ' , Iff . . The veteran character actor, Theodore Roberta of "movie" fama, was born In San Francisco mora than fifty yean ago. Ha began his Stag career as toon aa he finished the schooling. He was appearing In Broadway productions when he was Induced to enter the motion pictures, and ha has come to be known as "the grand old man of the movies." Mr. Roberts (s six feet one Inch tall, weighs 245 pounds. His hair, originally sandy, now is snow white. His eyes are blue. r Nwppr " Wonderland.'" worn cover as It slid out of the little way to be better heard. the book that la best loved, rare of that" Just hear that old book," said ht new one leaning far out of Jase. "Why, my dear old book, fre as as the hills, fe a story that makes people sit night to read." ami as iaise as is your mma- Bald a real leather binding," book. Tou are flo Not a word of truth In you. bra. real true things from people ran gain knowledge when read. I am the most popular here, I am sure you will all ve facts, talk," said a shrill oodness, hear It and another book leaned out so tumbled oh the floor. K ha," laughed the other book, A LINE By John 0' CHEER Kendrlck Bangs. CHEER UP t?'EN though your place In life fJ ts small Don't let your you. hi cheer forsake thought It worth while after an To make you: Md since none can deny you're nere There must be something- - to you. some good clear. lad ! purpose, It Is n" workimr throuarh toi thought It worth while, after an. 9 by McClurt Newspaper 1 Syndicate.) ' Whats in a Name?" , dike cance; your luclr? FLORENCE signifying flourishing, be separated from its quaint diminutive Flora, meaning flowers. Flora in mythological legend was the goddess of the flowers, and the festivals of Flora or Floralia were oihrtPl In the first burst of spring. Fin later times, the name Of Florus was formed from that of the goddess, and is memorable as that of the proc urator whose harshness drove tne Jews to their last rebellion. It is believed that the feminine Flora came from this. There Is a church at Florence of Saints Flore and Lucllla, but otherwise the first Instance of the name is Spain, where the unin Roman-Gothi- c Count Julian was of daughter happy called by the Spanish diminutive Florlnda, and thus caused the name to be so much detested that, while Spanish ballads call her La Cava the wicked, her Christian name was only bestowed on dogs. A Spanish maiden martyred by the Moors brought Flora Into better repute. It became Flore In France, where .It was adopted as a romantic epithet, and from there it found Its way to Scotland. In the Gaelic, It Is heroine spelled Florie, as the Island of the '45 wrote herself. Florentla was a natural product, and named a feminine saint martyred In Diocletian's reign In Gaul. The prevalence of the name Florence. In England, seems to have been FLORENCE, IffThe Right Thing " J FACTS about our nam; it's history meanings whanca h was cJerrJedj signifi- MILDRED MARSHALL ""T Bf I MART Right Time i9 and" ludtf SERVANTS ft .. mina nil own V. . ui-I - PERE U a certain type of person no thinks, always, that bnuq.ua-en rudeness, to the servants of sMends thows familiarity with the the world. Let us hope that P Pm""s are thoae rf chance get who have bad about little chance with those who know how S slwuM be dona that they ar f ho have never had servants of F ami have had few friends nominal servants among their to p Sometime, jpasloiig. m unfortunate-r- e women who have to servants always Jia.ye have overbearing attitude toward the of their friends, Wt always that they with their ! ln gossip wants. . in the big due to so many English girli being born in the Italian city of that name. Deeper and dearer honor his been given to It by Florence Nightingale. Many flctltlonal heroines hare borne the name and Us derivatives. Blanche-fleumeaning white flowr, la one of Its forms, and was bestowed on Sir Trystan's mother. Versions, particularly romantic, are found with Arlosto's two heroines, Flordespina (thorn flower) and Flordlllzl (fleur de lys). Florence or Flora, used by the Irish peasantry, become Flnghan or Flncen. Florrle and Flossie and perhaps even Lora, are purely American diminutives. The carnellan Is Florence's talls-manIts warm, bright color la gem. said to dispel timidity and give courIt likeage, vitality and animation. wise brings good luck to the bearer To dream of It howof the name. ever, signifies impending misfortune, Florence's lucky day is Saturday, and 1 Is considered her lucky number. ( by WhnUr Syndicate. 1n.) r, lc 0 Could Not Digest the Wire! The contents taken from the stomach of a large East African crocodile re- cently shot in Tanganylkan territory Include some curious and gruesome relics. Apart from antelope hoofs, tortoise Bhells and porcupine quills there were a large number of metal bangles such as are worn as bracelets and anklets by native women, beads and a The strand of long Btrand of mire. wire solved the mystery of the disap-pe- a ranee of a native boy. The lad was In the habit of gathering wood along the river bank and tying up his faggots with a bit of wire. The wire cord found in the crocodile's stomach was only too sure an indication of the fate of the unfortunate boy. 0 for Stamps. writing letters while Msurice was busy with car. Presently . auntie was street his called to the telephone, leaving writtable. Returning materials on the missing, she found postage stamps ing! Maurice had been told that to was ready pot a stamp on a letter it to "gain her search for the stampa auntie remarked: "Oh, pshaw," to which neurit. sld: "Why. what's tht mat- terT On being told of the missing stamps, he said: "Why, I stuck them on my street car, so it would 'go,'" end there they were plain to be seen. New Use of overbearing haughtiness and one of ostentatious friendliness, that the well-bre- d man or woman assumes to bis friends' servants. And It is really only the outward manifestation of a kindly consideration to others, whatever their rank or walk In life. To begin with, always greet your friends' servants, if you have visited the house often enough to know them. A simple word of greeting la sufficient. guest That Is, If you are a week-enIn a bouse, and the maid brings a letter to your door before breakfast, say "Good morning. Jane." And always thank them, simply, for services rendered. If you call frequently at a house, end the same servant always answer the door, remember a simple word of greeting then. Never ask favors of your friends' servants, either when you are visiting In heir homes or when you might be able to make a convenience of thetn at some other time. d cities, at least, appearance of friendll- McClare Nwpar Syndicate.! M to,, Informal aort on their O poyers' pnrts. In their relation as Alcohol af Acorns. especially where they have they wish ;,toasmira Up to the present time no Industrial a remanner, just as they wish use tiai been made of acorns, hut T thelr alcohol show that employers assume a dl- - cent experiments l, from them. Shelled aert-"-se- an nt fV Vj t"ul ? can be made acorns contain about 40 per cent of thelr "Payers' friend. starch, which can be readily saccharifIs a manner, between one ied and then converted Into alcohol. r,?" T1 pact the same treat-- Jewel ' , Salt Lake City Firms Dood-ntg-h- Hay-feve- r, Auntie was j r-r-- . knowing Alice told the truth, slid back into their places. The clock ticked very softly while she told Little Boy her wonderful experiences. And every night after that at the story magic hour Little Boy left his frame "No; tell it to me," said Little' Boy. on the wall to listen to the story of "I will have to go back Into the "Alice In Wonderland," for, Just Ilk book," said Alice, "but If every one all folks, big or little, he la never tired will be quiet I will tell the story." of hearing it And all the books In the big case. ( by MeClur Syndic!.) Am 'Alice in Dear Reader: This is your cortw. All questions submitted will be cheerfully and carefully answered, except those seeking medical advice. Names and addresses of. business firms cannot be printed here, but will be sent if a self --addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request Questions are limited to two. Full name and address must accompany pack letter or mo reply can be made. All communications are held strictly confidential. In requesting poems and songs, the correct title, the first line, or the tame 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 Tery plainly, with pen and ink, to Helen Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City, Utah. To BLUE ETE3. Level. Ida Thanks SONGS RECEIVED how dearly yoq love her, but be con for the song, very, very much, dear. The following- ton as and poems have tent with this for about two more Send your name and stamped envelop been received during-- the past week, years. Would it not be much better to for the songs you wish. I cannot well and I wish to thank each one for their have her And some one she might love send them without your name, can IT better before you marry her than af kindness In contributing-- them: terward? Tou can afford to wait, as On the Banks of the Brandewlne. To TOOTS. Centerneld. Ut. I wtU then and In write. Toots, If you will send a nam you will be but twentjL-ftv- e Taps. neat home two the little those years Klai Me Again. by which I can reach you. Did you can be made coxier still, and If the forget? Bird With the Broken Pinion. now turn should love think you yours Sunshine of Paradise Alley. out to belong to another, you have been When in Salt Lake be Mother o" Mine. photographed at Monro saved the greater pain. at least, because Studios, s7Vi So- - Main. Advertisement My Old New Hampshire Home. to know be to with you her unhappy Long, Long Ago. or seek happiness with another after The Cottage by the Sea. To NIG and FRECKLES, Spanish the marriage vows, would Indeed be the California and Tou. greater pain, would It not? Tour love Fork, Utah. IfPlease send name and ad seems true blue, and your plans for dress, girls. you wish your questions SONGS REQUESTED sound wonder- answered. Sorry, but please resd rules These songs and poems are on the your little sweetheart fully unselfish, but as I see It, my ad- governing this department and thereby list: requested and vice would he to Just wait a little while us both time. Mammy o' Mine. at least. What do you think?' Can save Flower of Araby. I shall be see now? it this you way REDDT. Salmon. Ida. Please send When Tou're Gone I'll Not Forget. very glad to hear from you again after name and address and I will then be (Answer to When I'm Gone You'll 1? have it over, may you thought Soon Forget.) happy to answer questions as best I Through the Night. can. Miss Brooks: Dear I Wish I Knew. Hers comes another "Questioner." Don't Turn My Picture to the Wall. I guess you won't mind if I ask yea We're Just Plain Folk. questions that I think Important. In the Harbor of Home Sweet Home. two I certainly enjoy reading "Between Me Prease, Mamma, Prease Kiss Tou and Me." (1) What makes a pert. so mouth son's dry that they can hardHow Much for a Bachelor? when they are talking or Te aware preapt earvls aad aalek tetaraa I've a Longing In My Heart for Tou. ly speakbefore an audience? (2) What te thaa advertheaMnte sseatiaa the aaa reading Louise. Is a becoming way for a girl of four- this Ole Olson. paper. teen years to comb or do her hair whep It Is not yet to the shoulders after tt Through an oversight, when I asked has been bobbed, and what should be BUSINESS COLLEGIS last week for the song. "A Little Child done or the "knobs" ends the with split Shall Lead Them." I neglected to state on the end of It? Wishing you happi- L. D. 8. BUSINESS COLLEGE. that this was a different one from the ness and success, I remain, yours, School of Efficiency. All eomnmlal branches. one I had asked for before. The first Cataloa free, tt M. Mala 8U. Salt lake City. "STENOO." Montpeller. Ida. line of the one my reader wishes now, U Awfully sorry. Questioner, but your ts as follows: Title. "A Little Child answers were sent to the name you enBKAUTT BINTS Shall Lead Them;" First line: "It was closed In your letter, and are now reeomblnaa or cuttlnas made UitoNa Have one bitter night in winter, the wind turned to ma marked "unknown," nur bob ar side wave. Kc powder, cream. blew fierce and cold." hence this delay. Tou are welcome I tional MaU orders solicited. Marln.Ho Beauty Shopp,. assure you, and I thank you for liking Songs have been received with only my corner, and for your good wishes. BOOKS AND SHORT STORIES the following signatures attached, and (1) There are several reasons for the I take this opportunity of expressing mouth becoming dry when one le talkAny book yoa went by mall, C O. D my appreciation for the interest taken ing or reading before an audience. PAftlfC OUUAJ Deaeret Book Co. 44 feat So. Temple In the readers' requests for songs. It Is partly due to nervousness First, Thank you. A Reader, Glenns Ferry, and "stage fright." Then, the mouth PATENT MEDICINES Ida.; Mrs. E. B. F., Wolf hale. Arts.: being open so much, the glands are exX. T. Z., Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. C. posed to the air, and this Stomach trouquickly dries Fracbalrn's Herbs for M. It., Salt Lake City; An Interested up some of the moisture. Nervousness bles, dtteaae. Satisfaction suarantoed or Reader, Montlcello, Ut.; Dixie, St. and fear Interfere with the glands dis- moneykidney refunded. 42 W. 7 8., Salt Lake City. George, Ut. charging aa much moisture .as they otherwise would. If you will hold your SONGS SHEET MU81C Dear Miss Brooks: mouth open a little bit, you will notice vnur We have been reading mrnr how quickly tt becomes dry, and people CJlNfC new and old. All kinds. Sheet STmusic by mail. COD. Beealey Music Co. S Main and thought we'd like to Join and ask who sleep with their mouth open And it few a la you proper It absolutely dry when they waken. questions: (1) FRUIT BOXES at VEGETABLE CRATES to ask your friend bark to your house People who are accustomed to speakafter being out car riding In the after ing and feel no timidity, generally noon, for the first time? What would have a pitcher of water on the stage BERRY CUPS ft CRATES! you do to a person if he was Jealous when they are making a talk of any hort notice. Salt Lake Box Jc Lumber Company. of you? (3) In what way can you win as nb doubt you have noticed. CAFETERIAS a fellow's heart? We remain aa ever length, (2) It Is quite a problem to know what your friends. to do with bobbed hair when It begins CaArteria-ra- ol and Restful Dowa Kenyon riT TWO LITTLE STARS. Myton, Ut. to grow out. However, If you are at all Lni stair. Main & ind So. St. Extra coffee free Always glad to welcome new ques clever in doing up your hair, I think If RADIO 8UPPUES tioners. Little Stars. (1) It is quite you will tie It In the back, having first proper to Invite your friends Into your curled It, and then arrange the short D I MA C1TDDI TTC And equipment write tnr cmf home. It Is always proper to be gra- curls across the back pinning them In nAVlV OVl I UU .Iom- - SchulMch ODtlcal Co. cious and hospitable, and make all your place, that you will find this rather a friends feel welcome to come to your nice wsy to do it. Or. if you cannot make BABT CHICKS home any time they wish. There Is the pins stay in, In this' way, weave CHICKS From Wblw, Ughorne. BABT will and make which scarcely anything your ribbon In and out and arrange the with, records of 161 and bethold friends so effectively as this at hair so It can be pinned above and be headed by m sides.' both on and going fast at ISc each mosphere of hospitality pervading the low tt If your hair Is too short to do ter, and June, a price anequaled, considfor home. (2) I do not Imagine I would this nicely, about the only thing you eringMay We hatch only from mar owa quality. do much of any thing, dear girls, ex- can do la to have your cut hair made asr. T. & C. Blelcken. Calistogs, Calif. - cept leave him pretty much alone. into a National Bob, or curls. To get Jealousy Is a form of selfishness which rid of the spilt ends, the best way Is Tear laeal printer handles all kla) el Mndlag, ! should not be tolerated. (3) There are to have It singed carefully. leaf dericea. Weak bntt, e. leserda. eta. ways and ways, girls, and 1 advise that BALLOONS, FIREWORKS. ETC. This Is my first entrance Into your you follow your own sweet way. If this does not affect the one you have In corner. I nave enjoyed the Information ind for Writ mind, try It on another boy, who per- from your little corner and now I hop FIlfFWnRK riAXn UftJU u. S- - Novelty Co.displays. Box tie. more a heart. l am welcome. susceptible haps has u What should you KODAK rtNISHNG say to a person when you refuse to Dear Miss Brooks: dance with him? (2) And what Is the This la my first attempt to write to proper thing to say to your partner SmmI U Yor PUm you but hope I am welcome. (1) How after the dance? Wishing you success "VELVETONE" Flnl.hlnr tall and how much ahould a girl weigh in the future. I remain, Profranlonal and Amateur Supplies BASHFUL PUG NOSE. Myton. Ut. that is 18 years old? (2) If a boy tells SALT LAKE PHOTO SUPPLY CO. a girl to write to him and gives her Tou are welcome, girlie. (1) Tou tTl So. Main St CaUInf Fre his address, and the girl writes and be ihould not refuse to dance with a boy answers, would you advise the. girl to unless you have a very good reason. U8B PERSIAN HAIR TONIC ' write again? Wishing you luck and If it Is a public dance you should not success la your work. lance with a young man unless he has KEEP YOUR HAIR SOFT AND GLOSSY BROWN ETES, Idaho. )en properly Introduced by a mutual The perfert brilliantine for sale Is Barber come are welcome and hope you Tou friend and It is not then proper to ref yoa have hair or Shop and Drur Store. a of fuse to accept his Invitation to dance. again. (1) The average height mln trouble, write girl of Sixteen Is about A2 Inches and If It la an Invitation affair It would be THE GEE CEE CO., SALT LAKE (1) Tou improper to refuse to dance with anytbe weight Is 112 pounds. should have told the young man you one present. Of course In every case SAVE FOR SUCCESS would answer his letter after he had If you are 111 or too tired to dance, this first written to you, but as you have Is sufficient excuse and you may say, SAVE AND BE INDEPENDENT already written to him first, and he has "thank you so much, but I am so very answered, let It go at that, and write tired, I feel that I cannot dance this one $10.00 a Month for 127 Months Matures 12000.00 again If you wish to do so and he has (2 In accepting a young man's Invitaexpressed a desire tor you to. Thanks, tion to dance you may say 'Thank you, IAVR WHERI IT PAY! I will be delighted to dance this with Brown Eyes. Loans on first montage Improved real you," or something similar. Tour acestate Dear Helen: quaintances vary so much In disposiFIDELITY BUILDINO a LOAN ASS'N Would you please help a stranger as tions and manner, that you cannot well Salt Lake City. Utah you have helped many others. I am uae a set phrase In these things, Judfe Building She Is 10. I love her and she vary them to suit the individual. It Is 23. loves me. Are we too young to get customary for your partner to thank READ BOOKS BY MAIL married? I never knew another girl you when the dance Is ended and you that I even cared for, but my heart has may answer by saying "Oh, I enjoyed READ LATE BOOKS I the dance very much Indeed." etc., etc., found the girl of my dresms now. haven't proposed It to her, but she la varying It also to fit the occasion and Magasine subscrip tlon a 'Shepard'a. Judge Bide, so different that I'm afrsld if I wait Individual. Only two questions are alBOARDING SCHOOL she will want some one else more her lowed one person at a time, dear. own age, better educated end with more money and one who dances. I've Dear Miss Brooks: ROWLAND HALL School for Clrm I wonder If you could and would loKpawonaL School of Hickeit Standard. never been to high school. She ts a place foe your MKsbUr. Boarding sophomore.'' If we do marry I Intend cate the following songs for me? The Splendid and Day Pupil. Kindersartea, Grammar, to put her clear through school. I have Drat Is "Tbe Outlaw," and the beginHut, ua the Accreditee List of Ai , almost paid for a pretty home which ning lines go: School. Apply to Principal. Salt Lake. I know she will like. I dont want her "A rider stood at the lamp lit bar. for her money because she hasn't any. Tugging the knot of his neck scarf loose. I know I am respected and I can obtain Please tell me what to While someone sang to the silver a recommend. do Tours enviously, strings In the moonlight patio." & The other I do not know the. name of i: TROUBLED. Ut. And so you think you have found the but It starts like this: ' "TheHldln' Kid from Powder River. in any quaniuy, iramea-iat- e girl of girls! And you ask ore U you ,Ain't got no lungs nor nary liver are old enough to marry. This would shipment. At prices J be s difficult question for me to de' Some says It was a blue cayuse," etc. Thanking you In advance. Sincerely clde for you. However. I have your that are right ; ; by, and I am In- yours, letter to Judge y ALICE. Ft. Bridger. Wyo. clined to think you are old enough, but Box Lake Salt I sincerely hope some one of my the sweetheart I Sixteen Is very young for a girl to know her own heart, andI readers will hsve these songs for you, X 619 So. 5th West Was. 6170 X Ilce. and If so, I will forward thetn to for your own sake ss well as hers, would advise thst yu let her know you in your envelope. ess can be set outside some place, and Pear Miss Brooks: Pear Miss Brooks: Will you kindly publish In ths psper st your next cleaning need again by I never fall to read yo.ur very Inter., how to launder organdy dresses to make pouring It carefully off from the dirt eating corner. There are two questions which will have settled to the bottom them look as near new as posalble? I of the container. Tour dress will by that I would like yoa te help m solve. ahall be very grateful for this Informathis method b as fresh and crisp as (1) What Is used to clean gray suede tion. Respectfully, J) 8om ray silk ho have ntw. If you wish te ua MRS. E. Sugsr House, TJL very bright shine. Will you please soap or soap Mr first suggestion would b for you carerully, jislng pur rinse carefully and for stiffen- tell ms what causes this shlnef Wishto dry clean it. This can be done very flskea, yoa much success la your work, I aatlafacterlly at Jiom by obtaining the ing uaeona solutloa of boras water ing tespoon of borax to on remain as ever, then (about, ,fcC graae'iif gasoline possible and "BLUB ETES," Ssndy. TJtah. This gives body and proceed to wash the garment as you quart of water. Welcome, Blue Eyes. (1) Oo to your would were yoa washing It In water, crlspness similar ( the erlglnal dress-In- g. shoe store and ask for a brush and poweleg A pur white soap, and squeete ',.'' . der to clean your suede shoes. Any ' rather thaa rub it. Kins thoroughly - To FRECKLES, St. George? Ut will shoe store which sells sud sho nca twice In clean gasoline. Oasorreckles, but when yoa- eend have IL (S) I cannot. Blue Eyea, The lias Of course ahould be used out of Sorry, nam and address I will gladly vegetable or Bbr silk has a aright geort away from flr. aa4 the garment your ahould hang eutslde for en day at eend your songs aud answer your sheen.. Ar yeare of thief Thaaks for year good wishes, dear. least. Tbe gaaolln uaed la this proa- - quest loaa 0 T . M'irKr1 Berry Cups Cratesi: &Ur Co.:: r water.ahu'prT , |