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Show m W' . t V THE PROVO POST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1922 THE PROVO POST Provos Popular Newspaper Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday by THE POST PUBLISHING COMPANY 125 West Center St. Phone 13 Entered at the Postoffice at Provo, Utah, as Second-clas- s Matter. Editor and Manager NEPHI C. HICKS Terms to Subscribers: $0.20 By carrier, per month 2.40 By mail in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming (in advance), per year All other states POSTS SWORN CIRCULATION, 1838 COPIES THE CHRISTMAS SEALS The Utah Public Health Association, which is in charge of work in the state, depends annually upon the Seals to secure its funds. This is the Christmas of the the sale all of which is expended in the state for only source of revenue, advance of the tupreventive and educational work against the berculosis scourge in Utah. That there is actual need of such work was demonstrated during the past year, when the traveling clinic went into most of the counties of the state on an investiin all sections. While the general cligating tour of conditions matic conditions in Utah are excellent, among the best in the exist here United States, it is a fact that such tuberculosis as does were either s largely native, that is the afflicted persons a not fact is born here or have lived here for many years. It who have people that the majority of cases are imported, orofarethis dread disease. to themselves cure come to Utah in an effort Health AssoPublic Utah work of the A large share of the which Health as the known Crusade, is ciation is devoted to what methods are taught proper is work among children in which they breathing and such exercises, proper their food, proper of eating kindred things as go to make for good health. Tuberculosis finds children most susceptible to its advances and correspondingly children respond most readily to treatment for its eradication. The funds derived from the sale of Christmas Seals are deout, voted to such educational methods as will eventually stamp The in Utah. exists as tuberculosis or reduce to a minimum such Christmas cause is a general one and for the common good. Thesent out at mail Seals are intended for use on all packages and man as a well as Christmas time, being a pretty ornament for the reminder of the cause for which they stand. The splendid work of the health clinic now being conducteda in this city should commend itself to the people of Provo with to enlist the support of every significance of sufficientanimportance to the white plague. end citizen who would put anti-tuberculo- sis : DISASTROUS FIRES 7 a mark on the clock face Every time the minute hand passes at least one more fire has broken out somewhere in the United States There are 1440 minutes in each day, and an average of 1500 fires occur in that time a little more than one every minute. to Carelessness caused 547,500 fires last year, according of Fire Underwriters. fjgufgs given by the National Board one picks up of late has warning newspaper Almost? every tVic dangers of fires. Consecutive, evening papers a VxoadVirvesA . sensational reports of Oregon conflagra tions. A few days before that a disastrous school fire was reported. And these fires are expensive expensive beyond the limits of restoration! For they claim, too often, a tremendous toll of human life. In the fire at Eugene, Oregon, a mother and six children were burned to death. Another child and three adults were severely burned. The fire was the result of carelessness, the mother pouring gasoline instead of kerosene on a sluggish blaze. Late reports from Astoria, Oregon, tell how a conflagration swept sixteen blocks, the entire business district, causing a loss estimated at between ten and fifteen million dollars. One man was reported dead and another missing. When the school house burned at Covington, Georgia, two children were killed and 38 injured. Seventeen of the injuries might have been seventeen deaths had not the teacher heroically stood and dropped them from a window 20 feet to safety. The loss from the' fires in the United States every year averages $2.10 for every man, woman, and child. Then there is an enormous indirect loss impossible to estimate accurately. These fires, reports the National Board of Fire Underwaters burn up wealth amounting to more than the combined value of all the gold, silver and copper mines and oil wells in the country. Truly useful patrotism therefore lies in saving this money for your country and yourself. Special precautions should be taken right now during the cold, Christmas season for more fires occur at this time than any other. Make sure that stove and furnace drafts are tightly closed before 'leaving the house or retiring. Do not allow a stove to become red hot. Make sure that no inflamable material is discarded behind the furnace or hot blast. And do not pour kerosene on a fire if you value your life. Moreover in decorating your Christmas tree use electric lights if possible. Candles are extremely dangerous. So dangerous in fact are the open, unprotected flames that it was rumoured in Salt Lake that the fire department had placed a ban on the use of Christmas candles. Fire Chief W. H. Bywater has permitted the use of carol candles, howeever, provided simple precautions be taken to prevent fires. According to the chief's statement, people are allowed to display candles in their windows to attract carolers if they are placed in tin or pie plates and the curtains tucked agu-contaiiie- d . back. The suggestions for the prevention of Christmas fires in Salt Lake might well be followed locally. Make sure that nothing inflamable is within the reach of a flame which might be fanned by a draft from an opened door. Reducing Christmas fires tc the . greatest possible minimum. EAT AT Emils Cafe REGULAR DINNERS From 11 :30 to 7 :30 40c and 50c Special T-Bo- ne Steak 75c V SHORT ORDERS Half Block North of Fountain Phone 820 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 limited to two, and your full name and address must accompany each letter. 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. Dear Miss Brooks : I have been very much interested in your corner and would like to ask you a few questions. (1) What is the Nobel Prize? To whom waa it awarded and what for? (2) If a boy should take a girl home which should say goodnight first, and should the girl thank him for bringing her home ? JUNIOR. Utah. (1) This same question was answered recently and I gladly reprint it for you. (1) The Swedish scientist, Alfred B. Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, died in 1896, bequeathing his fortune, estimated at $9,000,000, which should yearly be distributed to those who had contributed to the benefit of mankind to the greatest extent, during the year immediately preceding, under the following classifications : (1) For the most important discovery or invention in the domain of physics : (2) In chemistry; (3) In physiology or medicine; (4) For the most distinguished literary work of an idealistic nature; (5) For the most effective work in the interest of international The value of each prize is on an peace. average of $40,000. The last year on record is that of 1920. C. E. Guilleaume, a Frenchman. was awarded the prize in physics ; Prof. A. Rough, a Dane, in medicine; Knut Hamsun, a Norwegian, in Literature ; M. Bourgeois, a Frenchman, in Peace. There was no prize awarded for Chemistry for that year. The following Americans have been awarded the Nobel prize during former years : T. W. Richards, in chemistry, 1914 ; A. Carrel, in medi- but she seems to have no sense. What would you advise me to do, as I have reached the limit. I will ask the other questions next time. Wishing you the greatest of luck, I am, BUCKY ONEIL. Arizona. (1) I have read your letter with interest. I hope my advice may prove of value to you. and with this foremost in mind, I advise you to at least finish high school. You will still be young enough for a "areen career. and no matter how great your talent is for this or any other profession, lack of education will always be a serious handicap to your advancement. Pursue your studies still further, if While the actual offer of a job possible. naturally gives you a just reason for feeling that you have talent, and may seem alluring to you, yet it takes much more than the abilities you mention to become more than a mere extra in a wild and wooly picture. The person you talked to should be given credit for at least giving you fair warning that advancement depends your largely upon whether or not you escaped the grim reaper in your first picture, shouldn't he? I always marvel when I see a picture such as you have performed in, just how any of them escape, but I suppose you feel just as sure of performing your stunts perfectly, as those who perform the less hazardous ones. (2) If the limit has been reached, something MUST be done, I have been laboring under the imsurely. pression that a man was very much pleased when he was spoken to thusly. But I suppose it DOES become tiresome after a time, and she should at least vary her mode of paycine, 1912 ; Woodrow Wilson, in peace, 1918 ; ing you compliments. She also seems to have Elihu Root, in peace, 1912 ; Theodore Roose- no idea of the fitness of things," as to time velt in peace, 1906. (2) If your friend has and place. But really, Bucky, I imagine it is escorted you to a party or any place of amusethe very fact that she sees it does embarrass ment a mutual expression of having enjoyed you that she persists. The only thing to do the evening is all that is necessary, and your is to avoid her as much as possible, or better friend should not tarry too long after return- still, dont let it embartass you, by taking it as a joke, and give her tit for tat that is, ing home. Say good night as he leaves. answer her in like manner but be sure to be Dear- Miss Brooks : gentlemanly about it. This would be good I ha-vread your corner every week in the practice for your part on the screen, to Gunnison Valley News, and have received much act as you do not feel, and feel as you do not good advice from it. Will you please answer not or am I mixed a bit in that? a few juestions for me? (1) On what day did Nov. 29, 1896 fall, also Oct. 13. 1897? Dear Miss Brooks : I am writing you to know if you will please (2) I waa born in July, what are my lucky months, days and colors? (3) Can you judge send me the copy of the song The Baggage the first line is, One dark by my writing how old I am? Wishing you Coach Ahead success in your work, stormy night, as the train rushed onward. If you cant find this song, please send me the JUST ME, SWAMPY. Yes indeed, I will answer your questions. one Break the News to Mother. I am Swampy. (1) Nov. 29, 1896, fell on Sunday, sure you can find one or the other. I will be and Oct. 13, 1897, on Wednesday. (2) Your very pleased, to get it. Im sure glad to get the lucky months are supposed to be February and suggestions you give me. I sure do appreciate September, your day Monday, colors green and if- - I feel welcome to write you because you russet, and your jewels emeralds and black write such nice letters back. Hoping to receive onyx. (3) I can guess, but I wouldnt care one song or both I remain your true friend to bet on its being correct. About twelve BROWN EYES, Utah. how nearly right am I? Thanks, Brown Eyes. Am sending you the song "In the Baggage Coach Ahead, but will Dear Miss Brooks : have to send the other later, if it can be found. I have been very interested in Our Cor-nefor some time, and 1 have decided you Dear Miss Brooks : me with two very puzzling juestions. could very interested In your corner and 1) I was born on the 10th of March. 1906 would like to ask a fw Questions. What is what is my lucky day and what day I born ConstanceTalmadare'a age, her address, and U on ? (2) What can I do to make the boys she married ? dance with me? Outside of the ball room JUST BOY. they treat me very nice, and are very sociable, Welcome as can be. Just Boy. Constance but when I am to a dance they never dance is twenty-tw- o years old and can be with me, although they are still sociable. I Talmadg do not think it is because I am not a good addressed at the United Studios, Hollywood. California, and Ill break it gently she is dancer, for I can dance as well or better than or was. I understand she is seeking several girls with whom they always dance. amarried, divorce and may have gotten it by this time. Thanks, Miss Brooks, for this time. I will eome again, if I may. Yours truly, CURLEY, Tooele, Utah. One of my readA QUESTIONER. ers has kindly contributed part of the aang Welcome to our corner. Surely you may which ' some again. . (1) You arrived here on Sat- some she thinks is the one you asked--- 4yr time I ago. it and hope is, perhaps urday and your lucky day is said to be Wed- someone else will send the rest of it. We nesday. (2) This IS a puzzling question to will hope so, anyway. be sure. Just why they should not ask you AFTER ALL. to dance, when they treat you nicely elseYou've been crying now I can see ; is indeed where, strange, and I am afraid you are about the only one who can pubble it out. Dont deny it now, come to me. Though the skies are gray and clouds hang I can only suggest that you be pleasant and low. agreeable and improve your dancing atill Dry those tears away, dont you know Dearie more. If you dance well it would seem that Chorus Just the reverse would be true, for almost After the night time theres always a bright iveryone enjoys dancing with one who dances time. well, and they would therefore show you that Shadows must fade and die ; even attention, though for any reason they did not show you attentions at other times After the showers theres sunshine and flowers To prove that the storm has gone. and places. After the yearning for someones returning. MRS. HEBER D. LOWE, Franklin, Idaho: Tear drops will cease to fall. the sorrow a fairer tomorrow, Following is one of the poems you requested Afterfinds us after all. lome time ago. The Joy Longfellows poem, is not recited to music, as far as I Famine, Miss Brooks : lave been able to learn. Your other poems will Dear I have enjoyed your column and the last appear soon. I would be very glad if you would poems. LITTLE BROWN BABY publish one entitled, The Old Settlers Story," Little brown baby wif spaklin eyes, or tell me where it could be found. Very Come to yo pappy an' set on his knee. What yo been doin, suh makin san pies? respectfully, N. C.. Colo. Look at dat bib yous ez duty es me. I regret that I find no poem by the' title Look at dat mouf dats merlasses, I bet. Come hyeah, Maria, an" wipe off his hans. you mention. Are you quite sure this is the Bees gwine to ketch you an eat you up yet. correct title? You see it is necessary to have Bein so sticky an sweet goodness Ians ! either the title, the first line or the author. Without one of the three it is very difficult to find a poem. Perhaps some one will re cogLittle brown baby wif spaklin eyes. Who's pappys darlin an whos pappys chile? nize this one and send it to us, as so many have kindly done. Who is it all de day nevah once tries Fer to be cross, er once loses dat smile? JULIA, Logan, Utah : Thank you so much Whah did yo git dem teef ? My t yous a for your kindness and thoughtfulness in sendI scamp Whah did dat dimple come fom jn yo' chin? ing us the song. It HAS helped, you may be SURE. Pappy do know yo I blieves yous a tramp ; dis Mammy, hyeahs some ol straggler got Dear Miss Brooks, in ! (I) Could you tell me what Clara and MarLets thow him outen de do in de san. garet mean? (2) Why do some people act We do want stragglers roun hyeah ; indifferent when you talk to them sometimes. Lets gin him 'way to de buggah-ma- n ; (3) Could you tell me how old I am by my I know hes hidin erroun' hyeah right neah. writing ? Buggah-mabuggah-macome in de do, BEAUTY, McChmmon, Idaho. Hyeahs a bad boy you kin have fu to eat. The meaning of Clara is bright" and of Mammy an pappy do' want him no mo, Margaret, a pearl. (2) There are various Swaller him down f'om his haid to his feet I reasons my dear girl. Sometimes they are Dah, now, I tought dat youd hug me up close. weary and do not wish to talk, or they may Go back, ol buggah, you shant have dis boy. be too to be interested. (3) No. I have no busy He aint no tramp, ner no straggter, of cose ; idea. pappys padner an playmate an' joy. Dear Miss Brooks : to yo' pallet now go to yo res ; Will you please answer the following quest you could alius know ease an cleab tions for ms? (1) Should you take a mans i :ies ; hat or ask him to take off his overcoat when WIsht you could stay yss a chile on my breas he calls? If so, what should you say? (2) Little brown baby wif spaklin eyes I When a person says, Im certainly glad I Paul Laurence Dunbar. met you, what should you say? (3) What is the correct way to use the napkin? t4) What Dear Miss Brooks : I have only read one list oi your ques- hand should the fork be held in and should tions and answers, but think them really line, the knife and fork be left on the plate when passed for a second helping? (5) Do you know snd am gal to ask a few myself. (1) I am the words to the song that goes, Sailing Away 16 year cM I tan ride a horse, handle a gun Out of the Bay, Went the Big Ship Titanic? sr a rM perfect ease. My home is in Arizona. Last simmer a motion picture com- Thanking you in advance, I am, SMILES. Utah. pany made part ot a play near where I waa should take the young (1) you Certainly 1 staying. After showing what I could do was given a job in a minor part. I did all mans hat and coat, unless there is a hall right. This fall I started in the second year tree or Tack, in which case he removes them high school at Phoenix with a desire to finish and places them there himself. Simply say, (2) A smile high school, but a few days ago I received a May I take your coat and hat? letter from the same company offering me a and a quiet "thank you, is all that is neces(3) Partially unfold napkin and lay Job in a picture which will begin soon. I had sary. (4) The fork is held in the a talk with one of the men and he said very It across your lap. likely I would .be advanced as I got older, right hand to convey food from the plate to The knife and fork should be if I was not killed in the next production. May the mouth. side on the plate when passed for left side by I please have your advice on what to do? (2) There is a girl in Phoenix who every time I a second helping. (6) No, I am net familiar R. Beet her, in company or not, always tells me with the song mentioned and de not what a handsome devil I am, and it greatly The poem, The Titanic, was in the last Is ewe wziharrassee me. I have tried to ahake her. of your paper. JEWELRY is the gift of a lifetime often handed down from generation to generation as price-11 less heirlooms. And here you find the gift that will fulfill hei every desire. Heres everything in gifts from the most inexpensive to the finest of gems in an attractive variety that makes selection a pleasure. Anderberg Inc. West Center, Provo 36 e r" lp n, n, 14 Large Hotel Staffs. Six of the largest hotels In New York city, under the control of one company, employ r10 cooks, nearly 1.000 waiters, besides an average 3.000 extra waiters for banquets, all, they have 0,200 employees, representing over twenty trades and several professions. iHis Grouch. Australian Bird's Many Names. the As song has It, we are only poor shrike The Australian Admitted, weak mortals, after all. Is about six Inches long, I object to What Mr. said Grumpson. collar and a ts the v.Itn below, with a of persons number white tlirout, black lieutl ami who partly no otherlarge' means of visible support eaUeil tbe draw fat salaries for telling ns Low black tail. It is sometimes flycatcher and It has weak we are. Birmingham Age-Halso a variety of French and new Latin aid. names. Light Heart Goes With Innocence. Is the gay companion Df Innocence; and when Innocence goes, they soon trip off together looking for something younger. Sir J. M. Barrie. woman at Willesden, called to speak regarding the character of another, declared: She Is most awfully so. London respectable awfully Light-heartedne- ss N'V V ' thick-heade- d rich-yello- jet-blac- black-breaste- w k d ot r Awful. Ornaments. said Uncle Eben, men, thinks dey Is doin de community a favor by dressln up an standln on de comer where folks kin look at em." A Tit-Bit- s. Some Washington Star. i .Vi NV J Im workine for Xmas cfetf Winter When my old friend Santa Wan to get busv With orders for millions of For sleigh bells and windmills toys to make a man dizzy In letters from good girls and boys; When his helpers were swamped and quite fairly snowed under With dollies and wagons half done Then Santa said gloomily, Now how the . ; thunder By G-olIy- Oh Joy! ! rowdJ Hes the one! some helP with the rush, so bleak. 1 ma3dng 2ive you? Sh-h-- mVor p d f WhHuj3h ! hl RntUTm11Jr0U 016 Imake yoU tecret next week! " this Mnt of the Presents hat he Ill greet with glee, Ask Your Dealer |