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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 pricted here, but will be sent if a self-addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request. Questions are li mi ted 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 Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City, Utah. My Mother Wn n Lady Two drummers sat at dinner In a grand hotel one day; While dining- they were chatting In a Jolly sort of way. But when a pretty waitress Brought them a tray of food; They spoke to her familiarly In manner rather rude. At first she did not notice them. Or make the least reply; But one remark was passed That brought the tear-drops to her eye; And facing her tormentors. With cheeks now burning red, She looked a perfect picture As appealingly she said: Chorus "My mother was a lady, Like yours, you will allow; And you may have a sister, Who needs protection now. Ive come to this great city To find my brother dear, And you wouldn't dare insult me, sir, If Jack were only here." It's true one touch of nature, Makes the whole world akin; And every word she uttered Seemed to touch their hearts within. They sat there stunned and silent. Until one cried in shame: "Forgive me, miss, I meant no harm; Pray tell me, what's your name?" She told him; and he cried again: "I know your brother too; We've been friends for many years. And he often speaks of you, He'll be so glad to see you, And if you'll only wed, I'll take you to him as my wife, For I love you since you said:" Chorus When in Salt Lake be photographed at Monro Studios, 267 So. Main. Advertisement The following songs and poems have been received during the past week, and I wish to thank each one for their Jtindness in contributing them: The Ship That Never Returned. When You Wore a Tulip. Be Home Early Tonight My Dear Boy. When the Green Leaves Turn to Gold. Utah Carol. My Mother Was a Lady. After All. Poor Little Joe. She Was Bred In Old Kentucky. A Man Was the Cause of It All. These songs and poems are on the requested and To-Be-Pound list: Christine Leroy. The Dying Girl's Message. A Dream. William O'Reilly. We Have No One to Care -for Us Now. When the Factory Whistle Blows, or I'll Whistle and Wait for Kate. O, What a Pal is Mary. The Little Mohee. Roll Out, Heave Dat Cotton. The Two Orphans. Lorena First line: The years creep slowly by, Lorena. I Was Only Teasing. The Star and the Flower. Old Rustic Bridge By the Mill. Unknown title, first line: Come Ned, Won't You Join Us? Dear Miss Brooks: There are several places that I consider con-sider Interesting anr there are several things I consider interesting, but 1 think there is no place or thing as interesting in-teresting and helpful as your little corner, "Between You and Me." Perhaps Per-haps you think me foolish to say this, but I honestly mean It. I have been reading your corner for a long time and now that I have some questions I would like answered I thought I would submit them to you as I am sure of getting satisfactory answers. (1) What is a good and harmless way of reducing reduc-ing when you think you are overweight? over-weight? I am fifteen years old. (2) I have a friend who is fourteen years old and she would like to know how-tall how-tall she should be and how much she should weigh. I told her I would ask you, as I would be sure of getting a correct answer. Thanking you very much in advance and wishing you success suc-cess in your work, I remain, MAE FLOWER, Montpelier, Ida. No, no, not foolish, my dear. Far be it from me to think so. How could I doubt your sincerity? And I hope every one who submits their questions and problems to me has the same confidence which you express, in that they believe the effort to give a correct cor-rect and satisfactory answer Is conscientiously con-scientiously performed. It is a great privilege to bo of service to each of you. (1) Diet and exercise is the best method of reducing, because it is a perfectly natural and normal method. meth-od. If you are not much overweight, perhaps all that would be necessary would be for you to eliminate, In a reasonable amount, fat, starches and sweets from your diet and substitute more green and cooked vegetables and unsweetened fruits. All sorts of outdoor out-door exercises and sports which are available and possible, should be Indulged In-dulged in. Lacklngt plenty of these It Is a splendid Idea to form the habit of doing some exorcise each morning upon rising, such as the following: Stand erect with heels together, bend forward from waist and touch floor with finger tips. Also the sittlng-up exercise which consists of placing hands on hips, lower body to squatting position and rise to standing position. (2) The average height and weight of a girl fourteen years old Is S feet, and 09 pounds. Calif. Either of the preparations you mention are very satisfactory, although al-though the first mentioned is, I believe, the better of the two. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been very much Interested In the corner, "Just between You and Me," for a long time, but I have never ventured to write to you before. Would you answer a question for me. What relation is a man to the daughter of his nephew or niece? Wishing you success and happiness to all the boys and girls, I am, A. A. M., Preston Idaho. Why hesitate? You are very welcome wel-come I assure you. The song is quite correct I am sure. Thanks so very much for your trouble. Your question sounds like a "How old is Ann" puzzle, but I am Inclined to think he would be plain great uncle, would he not? Dear Miss Brooks: As this is the first time I have ever written to your corner, I hope I am welcome. I certainly enjoy reading, "Just Between You and Me." Would you kindly answer these questions. (1) Would you please publish some good names for a girls club. (2) Is It proper for a girl to Introduce a young man whom she has never met, but talked to many times, to her girl friends. I am sending a poem thavf was requested some time ago by some reader. Wishing you loads of success, very sincerely, RED LIPS, Logan, Utah. Indeed you are welcome, my dear. (1) " A girls' club" is rather indefinite. Red Lips. I might suggest a name for a sewing club, when "you might have in mind a club devoted to the study of literature, art, music, etc. What would you think of the Busy Tic-e Club, Sub Rosa, or Inter Nos. Then there are the Indian names, Tami, meaning, busy oneself; Imagaga, to enliven, en-liven, cheer, amuse: Hiheya, to gather in one place. (2) After having talked Aith a man many times one could feel mff Iciently well acquainted to introduce intro-duce him with propriety. I am grateful Dear Miss Brooks: This Is my first attempt to enter your busy Corner. Will you answer a few questions for me? (1) Is It proper and Is a girl at the age of 15 years, old enough to go to public dances and is It proper to have boy friends at this iige. (2) Will you publish the song, The lessons that I learned at Mother's Moth-er's Knee. Wishing you oceans of success, I remain. A PROPER WAY SEEKER, Mt. Pleasant, Utah Always glad to do my best dear. (1) No, I do not consider It proper nor wise for a girl of fifteen to attend public dances. She should have boyfriends, boy-friends, yes, but not in the sense of going with them steadily to public auairs. (2) Your song may be had in the music shops, my dear, therefore I cannot print it here. Dear Miss Brooks: (1) What does "Jay Walking" mean. (2) What day of the week did August 24th, 1!'02 come on, and what was the local weather report for that day? I thank you very much and hope to remain, re-main, a loving friend, BROWNIE BEE. Heber, Utah. (1) This peculiar expression is rather difficult to elucidate. One definition for "Jay" is, an Indifferent actor; a stupid, chattering fellow. Therefore as used in this sense It pertains to the one who walks indifferently about the streets, or one who walks on the left side of the street or crosses the street Indifferently, not following an established estab-lished rule or custom. There are other Interpretations of this expression, but Dear Miss Brooks: Will you please publish the language of the stamps, Also can you tell nie the meaning of Althea, a name. Yours truly, ALTHEA, Wyoming. Sending the song did help mo greatly, great-ly, and it will give great pleasure to the one desiring it I am sure. Thank you. (1) You will And the "Stamp Flirtation" In the last isBue of your paper. (2) The moaning of Althea Is "Truth." Dear Miss Brooks: 1 I, like many others, am a constant reader of "Between you and Mo." Now I would like to know if you will please let me enter your corner. (1) What will cloan taffotft and nieasiUlnn dresses? dress-es? Thanking you In advance. I remain, re-main, JUDY, Tooele, Utah. If It were possible to correctly define It, the foregoing would doubtless be the more nearly correct one. (2) August Aug-ust the 24th, 11)02 came on Sunday, and the local weather report was "Fair." Dear Miss Brooks: In the , I see the list of old songs, and among them Is the "Drunkard's Dream," which I would like very much to get, also "The Star and the Flower," and "Falling Leaf." I've Just subscribed for the paper and do not know what the songs cost as It does not say In this paper, but I will inclose a self-addressed envelope and If you will uond them with the price, I will send you the money by return mail. Very respectfully, AN OLD LADY, 01 Years Young, Clayton, Idaho. Indeed I will, Judy, you are very welcome To send your dress to a professional cleaner would bo the better bet-ter plan, but in case this cannot be done use the following method: Get the best grndo of gasoline obtainable and immerse the garment In it. Have sufficient gasoline to completely cover It. Let It remain ten minutes, then gently squeeze, but do not rub It If badly soiled use a good grade of whito swap the same ns you would In water. Hliiso twice, as rinsing Is Just ns necessary as thouirh lining water. Ho very sure to do this work outside away from any heat or llanios. Press very carefully with a warm, not hot Iron. 1 hope tills will muko your dress like now, and if you are very careful to uho good clean gasoline, 1 nin suro It will. To J HANI 10 from Jcnnsvlllo. Thanks Jennie, yon are very welcome, wel-come, I am sure. I cannot at tills writing writ-ing be positive In my statement, but na nearly as I am able to learn, your nolor Ih about 211 hud uniunlTlcd. Ills B il , liens Is Metro fctudloH, Hollywood, I am glad to get every one of my letters, but there Is just a. little extra thrill when I get one from a girl "01 years young." What a perfectly dear way to feel about It, and I am sure you do "feel" It to a irch greater extent than If you were to Just call yourself "An Old Lady." We nro nil inclined to think simply because we have passed a certain number of summers and winters we are growing old, and wo talk old, net old, and look old. We should reverse this order and think ynunif, talk young, net young, look young and then we will Just naturally bo young. (t) I am sending two of your 'songs,' but do not havo "The Star and the Flower." I am suro some of our readers who has It will be glad to send it on for you. There Is no charge for these songs and poems, as tills is a sort of mutual pleasure .art of tills corner. It makes me happy hap-py to find n song or poem for one of you, and I nm very sure every one who contributes their bit In tills way for another's pleasuro Is also made happy. lnuir MlNfl t.trooUa: 1 received my laat answer-H nnd 1 wish to thank you very much for them. My iiui'wt Ioiih today nro. (I) rieaac jiuhllnli Ilia word to the noun cMitltlcd. "(in tho Wk.v to Waliaklo." U) Ja thcro any school In Salt Lake, or vlclnlly, wlier! they nnHiii-e n aludent n ,oh when they complete tho rourao? If bo bow Ioiik niunt you ko. VVIahhiK you buccohh, 1 am, HIIDRTV, Tooele. Utah. Very Kind you weru pIcnMcd with your ivnn. Hhnrty. (I) Sorry hut your Hon enn he had In the manic hopa, tliernfoid cannot print It. The price I" Hi) omit. May I have II sent to you? (I) 1 lovi had ll cntnlou sent to you from n liuslnoas collene. hh I infer this Ih the kind of acliool you havo reference to. A poaltlon cannot can-not he Kiinrnntoed, but every t hlu k poa-alhlo poa-alhlo Ih done hy tho school to plac I h oui when flnl.-ihod. MONTrKl.U'.lt. IDAHO How can 1 thank you for copy!!! tlve aoiij:M for me? Ahout nil I cui any la that I do auroly appreelntn tlm nianner in which ho nuiny roMpond to tho reipieata for sot.e.a and i (una. r.l.t'K KYKS, Mnntl t ' t a li . Thank a, dear, for the h iiiv. And what may I do for you'.' lienr Miss Hrooka: This In the first tints I huvo written to your happy corner. I liavo certainly cer-tainly on.loyod roadliuv your jsood advice ad-vice to t li o youim folks. 1 hops It will not bo too much to havo you answer these questions for Hie. tl) Po '0ll know what tune this aonir j;oos ly T "Hhie ltlrvls." (V.) How old do you think 1 am from my writ ins, I wish you the best of luck In your helpful work. UIIOWN KYKK, Hauler, ldnh,- WolceniB Urown Kyes, it) This sen has n melody nil Its own, I liellrva At lenst I know of no other sonu which has tlio aatua nilody. C) 1 n .lies, hut that la all - ahout 17 T Thanks, dear. |
