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Show f .11 U- , ,1 1 .niiiii I r 1 : ' ' " Dear Header: This is your corner. All (jucslions submitted will be cheerfully cheer-fully and carefully answered, except those Reeking 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. ((ticHlions are limited (o 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 lino, 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 1515, Jjenr Mli'H IJrookn: U tin v ru'l'rt ymr c.rimr tur Hull,.- I In.- ;i ml Iin 1 I' 1 ',' In' ' -mini; W.- hope. v.' ..! ' in'!-:i l,ol li.-r If iv auk Honrs 'I m I a 11, I li wor'ln to 1 in- ri,ri,- or "I WImIi I Kliw" ami "; Voo-,l lit .Mini;?" W hut art ll.: In lent 'laii' i.lM? 1m l.lil:i - - - 1 M y w! ' 1 a. -li.-.l up" to he? Will llolol;.; Vnl.T.Tlno toi'l bin photo to an.'o.i'i who v. l.-.; one? WIkMiik you v.oi.o.t of mi. :, we are, yoni M Klneei elv, TiKtT;:iK, i:.m;i: ami I ' i:.- 1 1 1 Ma. If you will stli.l a HLamped, mpll enne'l envelop?, ulrla, I will send you the two HoriK.i you mention. (2) A few of tha lateHt .lanee IiHh (ire hh followH: "Old King Tut;" "Vf", We liave No I'.aria-(111 I'.aria-(111 h;" "you've Cot to '? .Mama Kvery Nil;!.!;" "Harm; Cooil"" I don't think It is. (I) At preheat 1 hellev.) Ro.lolph Valentino is In Europe, no yon could hardly Bend lo him for his photo, lie nan l.ci'ii louring the country with, his wife and when he finished he expected expec-ted to bo to Europe, returning In time for lila cane in October. Thank you Kills. Dear Miss Brooks: I have H;nt In a song or two but have never aked any questions, but I think that you give some (splendid advice. I have read In your corner all about the "petting problems,' and also read the interesting letter of "Just a Questioner," Ques-tioner," and to a certain extent I think she is right. Of course there are exceptions ex-ceptions to all rules and the so-called "petting," can be carried too far. But Just for a few oung people to get out and "pet" a little bit, or In other words exchange a few hugs and kisses and mean no harm is, according to my own idea, all right. For one thing some people's natures are of the sort that they crave affection. Do you think it a sin for a young person whose nature is of that kind and who has a clear conscience to crave affection and not get it? We owe a lot to ourselves, and as long as our conscience is clear and our moral character is above reproach to ourelven, I think "petting" Is all right, JUST A READER, Lockerby, Ut. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been a constant reader of your corner for several months and It has helped me In many ways. I have never written to you before, but I riave two questions which I would like to have you answer for me, if you can spare the time. (1) How is a grlrl supposed to act in order to be a real pal, with her boy friends? Also: (2) Do the boys get a bad impression of girls if three go to a public dance unescorted, unes-corted, if they act quiet and well-mannered? Thanking you in advance, I remain, GRAY EYES, Oakland, Calif. We are glad to welcome another California Cal-ifornia girl to our corner. (1) If you vant to be a real pal to your boy friends, you will have to interest yourself your-self in what interests them. If they are baseball fans, then you will have to be a baseball fan, too; if they like to hike, you too, should take an interest inter-est in hiking: in fact, make their likes your likes, their interests your interests. inter-ests. And it should not be a superficial super-ficial interest If you really are not interested in baseball, if you want to be a real pa, you will have to study it until you understand it and do like it. If you are not this sort of girl, but the homeloving kind, not interested in outdoor out-door sports, then I wouldn't advise you to try to be this kind of a pal. (2) les, I think they are apt to get a wrong idea of girls who do this. Public dances are not the best place for a girl to go anyway, and if girls go there unescorted and unchaperoned, they are apt to cause unpleasant ' remarks. I would not do it. When in Salt Lake be photographed at Monroe Studios, 267 1 o So. Main. Advertisement viti.i. ...i.ii; v.iLy, ll all. HON'CS AND 1'niJMS RECEIVED The following hooks ttml poems have been received during the past week, tind I wish to thank each one for their kindness In contrlbullng them: sonus 1 : kc 10 1 vi': Just Set a Light. Jealous Lover llmwn by tho Weeping Willows.) Jletter Than Cold (Three Wishes.) Down Where tho Morning dories Twine. In the Sweet Itye and Bye. The Pardon Came, lilo Nlghls. Sweet Clover. It Kg U EST K I) SONUS AND POEMS: These songs ami poems are on the requested ami To-Be-l'ound list: Honolulu Kyes. Those Days Are Over. Itosie. California Joe. Whoa. .Mule. Whoa. There's (inly One Pal, Afler All. While the Band Is Playing Dixie, ami I'm Humming "Home, Sweet Home." You Know 1 Love You. I Cannot Be Your Sweetheart. I Wish I Was a Little Btrd. Dea r Lit! le Boy of lllne. Call Me Back to Your Heart, Pal of Mine. When You Left the Red River Valley. Only a Pansy Blossom. Only to See Her- Face Again. Ileal- ltobiii I'.ll Be True. Co and Leave Me If You Wish It. (Poem) An old Man's Thanksgiving. I'iom-er Poem. Quito a number write me they do not receive an answer to their letters. Every letter whleh reaches me. with name and address enclosed, is answered. I Therefore, If you do not receive an answer, an-swer, it is because you have failed to enclose a rorrpct addr ess. Letters return to me marked "t'nknown" and "Uncalled "Un-called For," Indicating the correct name or address lias not been given. Dear Miss Brooks: 1 received your reply and sure can not praise you up enough. I feel like I will always be welcome when in need and will sure call on you. I will be here for a few weeks. With best love and wishes. I remain as ever before, your little friend. BRIO!! T-EYED PANSY, Utah. Thank you, dear, a little praise helps a lot this hot weather. Dear Miss Brooks: We three girls have been reading. "Just Between You and Me." for sometime some-time and wish you to answer a few questions for us. (1) Is it proper to allow your younger sister in the parlor while your beau is there? (2) Is it proper to go on a trip witli a boy friend? Wishing you success in your work, I remain, NORMA, Utah. Dear Miss Brooks: (1) Why doesn't a lady take hold of a man's arm instead of a man taking hold of a lady's arm? (2) Is it proper after a dance or show to ask the young man in the house or stand at the gate, or would it be more proper to tell him you enjoyed yourself and tell him goodnight and leave him? Yours trulv, BETTY, Utah. Dear Miss Brooks: I have enjoyed your corner for some time and wish you would answer some questions. (1) What is the meaning of a star that falls? (2) Is it proper to accept presents from a boy friend? Wishing you all success in your work I remain, sincerely yours, MELBA K., Utah. (1) Yes, Norma, why not? (2) You do not say what sort of trip, but I hardly think so without a chaperone. Thank you for your good wishes, dear. (1) The lady should take the gentleman's gentle-man's arm, Betty never the reverse. (2) It is generally so late that you should tell the young man goodnight as soon as you reach your door, and when he thanks you for your company, tell him you have had a very pleasant evening. (1) There is an old superstition that every time a star falls someone dies. I know of no other meaning. (2) Yes, candy, books, or flowers are perfectly all right. Thank you. cozy corner and wouM be pleased If you would answer a few questions hoping It will not be much trouble. (1) Can yon tell me what will make my hall' thick and long? (2) I arn not popular with boys ami it makes me feel bad because my friends are. I go to all the dances and only dance once or twice during the evening. I arn sixteen. six-teen. Will I ever be popular? What can I do to be popular? (") What will remove re-move freckles and make your skin while and smooth? Thanking you In advance we remain your friends, BIRDIE and TOPSIE, Utah. Massaging the scalp is very good for the hair. Try to lift the scalp with the tllis of the fingers, going all over the head In this way, using both hands, until the scalp feels all warm and tlngly. Do tllis every night, brushing the hair good. Then, if you will write me sending an addressed stamped envelope. en-velope. I will tell you of a very splendid splen-did hair tonic, and also a freckle remover re-mover and skin whitener. (2) Popularity Popular-ity Is not very easy for some girls and seems to come to others with no effort whatever. There are many things that are conducive to it. among them being dress, manner, education, etc. If you keep informed on the topics of the day so that you can converse Intelligently and interestingly, know how to be a good listener when a boy wishes to talk, dress in good taste, and are bright ami vivacious and a good dancer, you should not lack partners. Study yourself your-self and see which, if any, of these aids! to popularity are wanting, and then strive to acquire them. It will take time and patience, but Is it not worth 1 the effort? You are welcome. Dear Miss Brooks: This is the first time I have ever written to your little corner, and I I hope I am welcome. I would like to ask you a question or two. (1) Tell I me the meaning of the following names: Beatrice. Gladys. Lena, Marie. CJ) Please print the song, "Ain't We Got Fun?", in the paper. Hope I am not too much trouble. I remain, GRAY EYES, Utah. (1) Beatrice means "making happy;" Gladys has no meaning; Lena is a diminutive dim-inutive of Helena, meaning "light;" Marie is a diminutive of Mary, meaning "bitter." (2) Sorry, dear, but as this song may be had in the shops I cannot can-not reproduce it here. Dear Miss Brooks: Again we bother you for more Information. In-formation. We have another cousin this time. (I) Are three cousisns too many? (2) Do we have to send a stamped envelope when we do not desire de-sire our answers directly to us? (3) is Zane Grey a man or a woman? (4) What are some of his or her books besides be-sides "Desert Gold." "The Lone Star Ranger" and "Texas Trails;" also some by Ilex Beach besides "The Rainbow Trail:" What are the names of some very rare birds? (6) Don't you print all the songs requested and why? Many, I many thanks for the answers and wishing wish-ing you happiness and success we remain, re-main, SUNSHINE, MOONBEAMS and TOOTS, Idaho. We have changed our names, is it all right? No bother, girls. (1) No, three eou-1 eou-1 sins are not too many. (2) A stamped envelope is only necessary when you wish a personal reply, or when you ask for songs, but always you should give your full name and address when you write. Will save your envelope for another an-other time. (3) Zane Gray is a man. (4) Following are some of his books: "Wanderer of the Wasteland;" "Tales of Lonely Trails;" "To the Last Man;" "The Mysterious Rider;" "The Man of the Forest;" "Tales of Fishes;" "The Desert of Wheat;" "The U. P. Trail;" "Ken Ward in the Jungle;" "Desert Gold;" "Riders of the Purple Sage." Some by Rex Beach are: "The Spoilers;" "The Barrier;" "The Ne'er Do Well;" "The Net;" "The Winds of Chance:" "The Auction Block;" "Oh, Shoot!" (5) Bird of Paradise; Golden Pheasant. (6) It would be impossible to print all the songs we receive. If we did, there would be room for nothing else. Thank you for your good wishes, and you have chosen pretty names, girls. Dear Miss Brooks: I read the letter from "Just a Questioner Ques-tioner from Idaho" and since you have invited replies, I just wish to state briefly what I think of the writer of said letter and the subject matter alluded al-luded to therein. I am surprised that any girl of mature age and mind would write such a letter In years to come (and she will not have to wait very long) she will look back with regret re-gret upon such actions; and if mother hood should ever fall to her lot, I think she would never wunt a daughter of hers to follow such a course. Good boys love good girls, and never try to take undue advantage of hugging and kissing promiscuously until they havt that right. There may be young men of the stripe she alludes to, who take such liberties, but after all is said and done, they have mighty little respect for a girl who allows such loose and unbecoming privileges. I have been through the mill and I know what boys think 'of that class of girls. Never would they want her for a wife; never would they want her for a true companion, com-panion, with ideals so low and shallow. I think this is sufficient. I have briefly touched upon the subject at hand and have tried only to say what I know to be true. "DAD." We are very glad to hear from a man on this subject, and one who from experience knows whereof he speaks. Dear Miss Brooks: I have just started reading your corner cor-ner and thought the answers you gave to the questions were so good that I would seek your advice. (1) If you were going to study music what instrument in-strument would you play the piano or wind instrument and what kind? (2) "What occupations would you take aviation, engineering, farming or mechanical work? Yours trulv, JUST ME! Utah. Well, "Just Me," you have given me - rather large order to choose both your musical instrument and your vocation, vo-cation, but far be It from me to refuse to at least make an effort to help you. If you feel no special aptitude for any particular musical instrument, and simply wish to learn to play a little for your own pleasure, it seems to me I would choose the instrument most easily and quickly learned. The ukulele, uku-lele, guitar, or mandolin, perhaps take less time to master. than any other. (2) If you are farming now, why not stick to it? Farming is a wonderful occupation occupa-tion and a farmer is much more looked up to than he used to be. Not knowing know-ing your age, nor whether you are fitted for any of the other avocations you mention, I should not like to advise you, but if you care to tell me more about your circumstances, etc., I shall be glad to do what I can to aid you. Dear Miss Brooks: AVe have been very interested In your I find your corner very interesting. This is tlie first time I have written to the corner and would like to ask a question or two. (1) Can you tell me where I could get the story entitled' "The Case at Seven Acres," by Mada-leine Mada-leine Buchanan. The story appeared in Mother's Magazine and Home Life a couple of years ago. Thanking you A READER. Gunnison, Ut. The story entitled "The Case at Seven Acres" has never been published in book form. The two magazines you mention as having printed it in 1017, have been consolidated, and if you will write them at Chicago, you might possibly pos-sibly be able to obtain the numbers oj tiie magazine that contained it, cut they are not to be had here. , cropper. (7) It will never become a pest because it is a biennial. (S) It perhaps places more nitrogen in the soil than any other plant, and is a splendid fertilizer in that respect. (2) As this has appeared in our columns before, 1 am not repeating it, but have forwarded you a copy. You are welcome. wel-come. Will you please answer the following? follow-ing? (1) What is going to be the most popular color this summer? (2) Are high heels to be worn much? Well, dear I am sending you a birthday card. Your friend, MISS B. E. T., Idaho. (1) Lavender is the most popular, I think (2) Both high and low are worn low for the street mostly. Lovingly. Please answer these questions for me, as 1 need them immediately. (1) Give seven reasons why the sweet clover ia a good weed. (2) Give seven reasons why you think the columbine should be made our national flower. The an-swer an-swer to the latter question appeared some time ago but I have been unable to locate it. Thanking you in advance, I remain, A TRUE ADMIRER. Utah. (1) Here are eight reasons given me by a prominent florist here, as to why Bweet clover is a good plant he insists very emphatically that it is not a weed: (1) It is good forage. (2) It makes a splendid bee pasture. (:t) It is a good cover crop. (1) Splendid for alkaline soil. (5) Splendid for impoverished oil. (6) It is a very heavy producer or |