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Show THE PROVO POST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1922 THE PROVO POST Provos Popular Newspaper Published Tuesday and Friday; Evenings by THE POST PUBLISHING; COMPANY 125 West Center St. ( Phone Entered at the Postoffice at Provo, Utah! as I - NEPHI C. HICKS 13 , Second-clas- s . Matter. Editor and Manager Terms to Subscribers: j By carrier, per month and Nevada (in advance, per year. In Wyoming; mail Utah, Idaho, By - All .other states ? POSTS SWORN CIRCULATION, 1838 COPIES DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION. This is your corner. Make use of it for your information on questions that are puzzling you. It will be my pleasure and privilege to answer carefully and promptly all questions submitted to me. Your questions must be 2.40 limited to two, and your full name and address must accompany each letter. 3.00 For special information send stamped envelope. 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. V- Dear A democracy renews and perpetuates itself through its schools. Every man, woman, and eh'ild worthy of the name American should give, therefore, willing and substantial support to the schools of their native or adopted land ; confident in the be- lief that the privileges they enjoy are Hue largely to the teachers of this land ; to whom no sacrifice has been, nor is, too great that men and women shall be taught to carry on the ideals of the founders of this Nation and the social practices that have prothese ideals. gressively developed in harmony with" There is no greater blessing to democracy than an educated people; no greater menace than an unsound scheme of education or failure of the latter to offer free; and unlimited opportunity for the training and education o'f the masses into the possession and enjoyment of the privileges which an enlightened democracy assures its people. Outstanding among these privileges is ademeans the Posquate preparation for the business of Jiving. ofThat technical skill and session of a strong body and a clean mind, ones job or method, of information needful for Ahe conduct of and directive oneself in association with his fellows, of judgment intcllicncG people, nor should Surely no less than this is the right of our schools. If this is its be the effort of the Nation to give through a more command must true then education now and in the future such a solid and dependable support than it has in the past. For better-built more and program of education will be costly. It will mean in laborashop, schoolhouses ; ample and useful; equipment a teaching mean will all it above and tory, and recreation rooms; staff with a better understanding of ithe motives that move men and women in the conduct of modern affairs. J HOME ECONOMICS TAUGHT TO GIRLS. interest in tD a' representative of the teaching for farm girls, according United States Department of Agriculture who visited several of studying the European countries this summer for the purposework for women progress of agricultural and abroad. . In the public schools attended by rural girls the work is called to meet agricultural home economics, and is especially designed attractive life the needs of the farm home and also to make farm by showing its advantages and national importance. Aside from the regular schools for girls of all ages, there are also traveling schools that offer short courses in home economics, councilor, who works and each province has its women. and the girls"; among The most important of the higher schools in this field is the Evonomics, near Superior Normal Institute of Agricultural Homeschool stands was Brussels. The large tract of land in which the woods and well as as a includes farm and presented by the King fViiq who mostlv farm arG Belgian qf me scnooi, pupils gardens. dividfield the work, heavy girls, do the work of the place, except in household instruction theoretical 'Time between their ing sciences and practical work, such as cooking, laundry work, house cleaning, sewing, care of stock, butter and cheese making, gardening, and care of farm and household equipment. In order to make the conditions similar to those on ordinary less time for farms, the hours of work are long and there is much are taken to have recreation than in schools in this country. Pains the equipment similar to that likely to be available on the usual Belgian farm. Each of the bedrooms in the dormitory has a different type of furniture and decoration, and the girls change rooms every few weeks, so that by the time they have finished the course they know from personal experience the advantages and disadvantages of the various types. The graduates of this school are expected to return to their farm homes with a deeper appreciation of the possibilities and attractions of country life, a love of the farm in spite of its many arduous duties, and a better knowledge of the management of their own homes and of community activities. Belgium is showing especial home-economi- home-economi- cs cs home-economi- cs "V Mias Brooks : I have become very interested in reading I the paper. Perhaps you could answer a few for me (1) Can you tell me some-- I thing that will make my hair thicker and e grow better? (2) What will remove and blackheads ? (3) Can you tell me and how may overcome bashfulness? A QUESTIONER, from Idaho. Read instructions at head of column, my dear, and when you send name and. address will send you the name of a splendid hair tonic and also answer your second question. In (3) By not being conscious of self. other words you must not be afraid someone will criticize what you say or do, but act your own natural self. You can do this only Associate with your by constantly trying. friends as much as possible, and endeavor at all times to mix with them do not always be a listener but take some part in what- ever is going on. questions pim-ple- , The leaves all sear and brown, Come drifting gently down, Alas the dear old year is growing old ; The hills in splendor dress, A flaming gorgeousness Of colors riot scarlet, red, and gold : So may my Autumn days, With colors all ablaze, In beautys loveliness my life array; When chilly frosts appear, Though withered, brown, and sear, May I be beautiful though old and gray. its cant do Some men like to parade so well that when they . anything else, they parade their virtues. Nobody should try to work beyond his capacity, but how many men do you know who work up to their capacity? You could never make a slim princess believe there is any such woman as a stylish stout. Probably nothing in the long run proves more than a marriage of convenience. keep yourj home warm apd cosy with a ORIGINAL HOT BLAST HEATER I 7 'HE health of your family depends upon properly heated rooms warm floors. The maximum radiation, low base heat, air tight construction, and Hot Biast Combustion insure even temperature in all parts of the room at all times. i t Epos. Co Taylor THE BIG DEPARTMENT STORE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT Who Wants to Buy; te your corner for some didnt know whether they just put it in the paper and gave it the name or whether there really is a Miss Brooks who answers puzzling questions. I want o ask two questions and would like very much for you to answer them. (1) What sort of a costume would you suggest wearing to a public Halloween dance, and what color material to use. something that is not very common and not very expensive. (2) How can a girl make herself popular at the ' dances with boys. I am. BOBBY FORD. Am. Fork. Well, you see, Bobby, there really is a person who answers your questions in the very best way she know3 how. (1) I have had sent to you a book which will give you some splendid ideas about fancy, inexpensive costumes, and hope it pleases you. (2) My dear, to be popular you must be pleasant, agreeable, entertaining and natural other than this I cannot tell you. A great deal depends upon your personality, and I cannot tell you what you might lack or what talent you might have with which to develop a personality. Just be a sweet, happy, carefree girl and do not fret as to whether or not you are popular with the boys. If you do, this very faet will detract from your popularity. ervamt? Earns $8.75 every three months. Will turn over all earnings to you. Absolutely no expense to (you after payment of purchase price of $480.00. $100.00 Shares of Stock in the Utah Power & Light Company now being offered for sale. You can get five of these $100.00 shares for about $480.00. Then you will be entitled to receive $8.75 from the Company every January TJie stock which is being sold is PREFERRED Stock. The Company has never failed to pay dividends on its Preferred Stock apd it has paid the dividends every three months, without a break, ever since the first sihares were issued over nine years ago. and October not only this year, but next year, and the year after that, and right along year after year just as long as you keep your' shares. 1, April 1, July 1 1 Desr Miss Brooks : I cant remember the titled or the first lin to one song, but I believe the title to the other is "Shenandoah. Miss Brooks, am I asking too much of you if 1 ask you for the words to two more songs ? The names are In the Baggage Coach Ahead," and The Sinking Titanic." You dont need to bother about the words to the one I couldnt find the title to, as I am unable to remember the first line or the title. Wishing you all kinds of .luck in your work, I remain as before, N. J., Clear Lake, Utah. I find the poem The Titanic and it will appear in the next issue of your paper. I am unable to locate the others you wish, but perhaps some of our readers will have them and send them to us. By the time a mdn learns something about an automobile time to buy a new one. Those Long Winter Evenings t J By ALF OSMOND AUTUMN t A GIRL FROM IDAHO, (1) No. mdeed you are not too old for curls, Curl the ends of your hair and either fasten it close to the head in the back and let the curl3 hang loose, or braid it a few inches, Fasten with barrette in either case, and ar- ( range the front in any style which i3 becoming. (2) If you will look in your paper of date about Oct. 7, you will find the words to the song Margie. I think this must he the one you refer to, as I do not find one entitled Marjorie. (3) The following are books Blue ycu can make no mistake in reading : Red Rock, Little "Caleb West, Bird, Minister and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. (4) Why, surely. All your friends will enjoy your dancing, I am sure, and graceful and artistic dancing is an accomplishment no one j need be ashamed of, but rather be very proud two or three mnes of, but he very careful gest. besides waikm dear, and do not abuse your talent. Are you taking lessons ? If not as you should do so, and if you are especially When a girl b talking to a boy and . girl friend comes and talks too, who should fcifted in this art, cultivate it. offer to go first? If the boy didnt go steady with either one but went occasionally with Dear Madam : I have been very interested in Just Between each, which girl would it be proper for him to take home? (3) Is it proper for a girl You and Me, and I would like to have you to go for a car ride with some boys she didnt answer a few questions. (1) How would you know, if they, with some girl friends, came rid of a ir, riend without cau3injI her to down after her and had a fellow for her 7 j get feel badly. (2) I met a strange girl the other has (4) My boy friend who gone quite often with me, now has a girl in another town day and I would like to know how to make whom he goes to see on Saturday and Sun- friends with her. What would be the proper day. During the week he often comes up to me way to make an engagement to walk out with if I see him on the street and acts very nice her? Wbhing you success, I am, and many times asks to go home with me. MOLLY, Utah. I have been permitting him to do this for (1) Getting rid of a girl friend is rather sometime but lately I haven't. I dont think indefinite. One b not' usually bothered with its hardly fair to me or to his other girl. anyone if they pay them no attention. Most What would you suggest to do? If I decline not his invitation he tells my other friends that gny girl can soon tell when a boy does to show her attentions and should not feel I dont like him and that I think I am too wish nice to go home with him. Hoping I do not offended., (2) I would advise that you invite take up all your time and wishing you all the young lady to accompany you to a show or a dance, and then it will depend upon whether the success in the world. I am as ever, you are mutually congenial as to whether or BLUEYED DAISY, Utah Just hew long it will take to reduce will not you will be friends. depends upon just how much attention you : give to dieting and exercbe, for thb must be My Dear Mbs Brooks May I join your cozy corner, in which 1 done daily, not today and again next week. You must take outdoor exercbe. Surely you read some good advice to girls, and think it can find time to walk some, even if it is after helps one to jest problems answered. Would night when your duties are over. In a letter you please tell me when a young boy and girl to you I am sending the title of a book are introduced should the boy raise his hat or which will tell you all about diet, exercbe, ihould they shake hands T Thanking you in etc. so much better than I can do here. (2) advance. The boy should see that both the girls arrived BROWN EYES. safely home. Probably the first girl should You Brown are welcome. Yes, surely. Eyes. . suggest going. (3) It b never quite propel . should raise hu hat, but boys and girls car riding unchaperoned. (4) If youi ; friend u not ensrascd to the other girl, do not shake hands upon being introduced. HARD KNOCKS Hit im ard and see im bounce. Thats the way to test im out. Every inch and every ounce of the stuff that makes a scout needs an awful lot of lickin fore it gets its lips to stickin. Talk about the worth of wealth!. Take this recipe from me: Forty pounds of perfect health, with a will thats firm and free beats the dollars in a race for the land of milk and honey ; finds itself a better place than a castle full of money. Hit im hard ! It hurst, of course. But he needs that kind of trainin. Fifty pounds of fightin force has a way that is explainin lots of secrets of success in this livin world of action. vFifty pounds of whine or less multiplies a mans subtraction. Knock im down and see im boqnce. Chop im up to chicken chowder. Galvanize each inch and ounce with a stick of giant powder, Dear Miss Brooks I am a girl of thirteen and ny hair is 20 inches long. (1) Can you tell me a nice and pretty way to comb it? It curls quite easily but am I too old for curls? (2) Could you print the words of Marjorie" for me? (3) Could you name some good books I should read V j fancy dance for my friends quite a ioti should I let it be known in pulbic ? Wishing Miss Brooks : (1) Will you please tell all the different kinds of accidents and how can they be prevented ? (2) How can a ten year old girl earn some money. Youra in haste, BROWN EYES, Utah. (l)Goodness, gracious me, little Brown Eyes, what a tremendous question for a little girl to ask. All kinds of accidents and their prevention I Im afraid I would run out of paper before I got fairly started, so I dont believe Id better try. There are so many peculiar accidents which are occurring all the time. Perhaps you really had in mind something a little different from what it sounds to me. If so, write me again. (2) My dear little girl. I hope it is not necessary for you to earn money, yet a while, and if not, do not think about it. but just play and be happy, go to school and learn all you can so you will be strong jn mind and body to battle with the ! If you have $480.00 lying idle why dont you let it earn $8.75 j tfvery three months for you? Put it to work in Utah Power & Light Company by investing in ts Preferred Stock. Your savings will not be .invested far jiway ; they will be in plain sight The $8.75 that the Company pays you every three months is called a Toko o XT&tSa. yots. If you, have headache, backache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica DK. MILES AnthPain Pills will give you quick relief. A package of these pills in your pocket or in your shopping bag may save you hours of suffering. Your druggist sells them at pre-wprices 25 doses 25 cents. Economy package, 125 doses $1.00. ar wages shares It is the dividend. earned by your five of stock your SERVANT. This kind of a servant soon pays for itself. both safe and at work. At present price the stock pays on your money. U4 1 j Stock for sale at all our offices Utah Power orj through any of our employes & Light Co FREE BOOKLET COUPON Utah Power & Light Co. General Offices, Salt Lake City, Utah Please send me free copy! of illustrated booklet telling how Utah Power & Light Co. Preferred j Stock pays 74 on savings. Name. Address I I I |