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Show Here's the Huge Mystery Gun That Bombarded Paris ft wigfM I 1 xSa&&iMi&?sfa u From some source uot made public the French authorities have obtained war-tim- e photographs of ''Itlg Bertha," the giant German naval gun which was used to bombard I'uris from a distance of about 80 miles The picture above snows the gun. heavily camouflaged, In firing position with the crew Btunding by Dear Mlaa Brook: - I am much IntereBted Im your "Be-tween You and Me" corner (1 Will you pleaso give the meaning of Jessie, Dee, Ersa. Theo, Louie, Delphla. Myrtle. ' (2) How do you tell a good boy from a rude boyT (3) What dieajtrnean when a stamp Is out of place or '- on an envelope? (4) What aoea It mean when a letter l written with red Ink? Thank you. From SUNSHINE AND KIlIGIIT KYES, Ut (1) Only two of your names have a special meaning, girls, and they are. Jessie, which Is a Seotch form of Janet, meaning "grace of the Lord,' and Louie, which Is a dlmlnltlve of Louisa and the feminine of Louis, meaning "fa-mous warrior." (S) Mostly by the way he acts, my dears; woulJn't you think so? (3) Stamps placed at ridiculous angles and unusual places have a spe-cial meaning according to what is termed "stamp flirtations," but the cus-tom of placing them thus Is not to be commended, as It la not good form and It also makes extra work for the post-offic- e. (4) It means only that the writ-er has not used good taste or Judgment, as brilliant colored Ink Is not consid-ered good form for social correspond-ence. Dear Reader; This is your coruer. All questions submitted will be cher-fulj- y and carefully answered, except those seeking medical advice. Names and addresses of business firms cannot be printed here, but will be sent if a stamped envelope accompanies the request. Questions are limited 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 nsme of the author is necessary in order to find them. Plexise send stamped, addressed envelope also with thes requests, so they may be forwarded directly to you. ., Address letters very plainly, with pen and Ink, to ITelen Brooks, Box 154o, Salt Lake City, Utah. SONGS RECEIVED The following songa ami poems have been received during the past week, and I wlah to thank each one for their kindness In contributing them: When the Dew is On the Rosa. I'm Sorry I Made You Cry. Stay In Your Own Back Yard. high school before you can teacht We remain, JAZZ and JAVA, Daniels, Ida. Welcome girls. (1) Very few of the names you mention have a special meaning. Clem Is an abbreviation for Clement, meaning, "mild, merciful;" James Is the same aa Jacob, meaning "ha taketh hold of the heel, or follow- - Dear Miss Brooks: Your little corner la very Interest-ing. I can hardly wait until our local paper comes each week, so that I can read It. (1) Can you tell ma how to take an Ink stain from silk crepe da chine? Tha Ink la amcared on tha front, and doea not go through tha material? I wish you all tha success In the world. Youra truly, A SUNBEAM, Panguttch, XJt. I am very happy to know you enjoy my corner ao much. Tha commercial Ink remover often proves very satis-factory, but owing to the differences In the composition of writing Inks, It seema Impossible to find agents which are effective In remdvlng all Ink apots, and In delicate colored gooda auch aa youra there la little hope of removing the stain, I suggest that first you try an absorbent either magnesia or talcum powder. Make a paste of tha powder with water and apply, rubbing It well Into tha ataln. Aa the powder becomes - solid brush It off and apply fresh. Tha r commercial Ink removera may be ob-- ( talned from your drug atore. In all cases try these out on a scrap of your r material first to aea tha effect. (2) I have only one of your aonga and ao will f hold your envelope a little tlma to aea If I find tha other. Thank you very much dear, for the aong you ancloaed. eth after; a supplanter." John, 'the Lord graciously gave; the gracious gift of God." William, "helmet or resolu-tion." (2) This Is only a slang phrase meaning something out of the ordinary or especially n l.c a (:i) I do not profess to be a fortune teller, astrologer, medium, hypnotist, crystal ball gaxer, clairvoyant, etc., etc., so will have to ask you to excuse ma from attempting a character reading. (4) To obtain a aecond class (?) cer-tificate to teach requires four years high school, or units equivalent, and one year college, In Utah. I cannot say whether the Idaho requirements differ from this. I suggest that you write to the State Superintendent of Public In-struction, Boise, Idaho, for full par-ticulars. , To INEZ, Fort Brldger, Wyo. And once more a difficult one has been sent to us, for which we are truly grateful are we not, lnes? UNDERNEATH THE OLD ELM TREE I passed the lone deserted mill, And the stream by the old bridge, broken still. And the weeping willows were bending low, O'er tne moss grown banks wheri the violets grow. And the wild birds were singing theli same sweet lay That reminds me still of that deal old day. When Laura, my aweetheart, aat by me On the moss-grow- n bank beneath th Old Elm Tree. SONGS REQUESTED These songs and poems are on the requested and list: Mammy o' Mine. Titles Unknown: On the Sunny San Juan. Where the coyotes roam. Way down South In New Mexico. I left because I loved you. And this letter was to blame. A little ragged girl. Tears were In her pretty eyes. Out In the wide and woolly prairie Not far from Pueblo town. When hand In hand, Over the sound we stroll once more. Say you'll be mine. All the time, all the time. There's an missus Getting kisses In an garden By an beau. Just tell her I'm a Utah boy And not afraid to die. You know you belong to somebody else. So why don't you leave me alone? She Has Fallen By the Wayalde. Gone But Still In My Heart. Tha Old Cow Man. On the Banka of the Brandywine. Drift on Little Doggie, Drift On. My Sugar Covered Chocolate Boy. Dear Miss Brooks: I have read your corner for some-time, and have enjoyed reading it. Please may I enter with you? I have bien reading the titles of songa that have been asked for. I have one aong I would certainly like to get If you can secure it for ma. I will return the favor In any way possible. My aong la: "Just Tell Her I Am a Utah Boy and Not Afraid to Die." I am a cozy corner Cub. Summit, Utah. es, Indeed you may come In, Cub, and very welcome you are. I haven't the aong you request, but wa shall aee If any of our readers have. You are sure to receive It If they have, because everyone seems to enjoy passing the songs they hava on. In order that others may enjoy them also. old tim tree. Cruel and cold were the tales they told. That my vowa were false and my love was cold. That my true heart loved another dear, Forgetting the vows that wo whis-pered there. Her cheeks grew pala with a heart crushed pain. And her beautiful Up never smiled again, She sadly wept, where none could see, And she wept for a grave 'neath the old elm tree. She died, and they parted her aoft aunny hair, With the dew on her brow death had left ao fair. And they burled her with the birds so the flowers Could watch over her In the aoft slimmer hours, Ohl Laura, Oh! Laura, my heart'a first love, Wa will meet In the Angel's bright home above, Earth holds no treasure so dear to me, As the moss grown bank beneath the old elm Aa several have requested the aong, tree. "The Ship That never Returned," I am printing It herewith-- : THE HUH' THAT NEVER RETURNED 1. On a summer's ava aa the wavea were rippled By a soft and gentle breeze, Did a ship set sail, with cargo laden, For a port beyond the seas. There were fond farewells, There were loving Biennis. While a form was rl discerned, Tho' they knew It not, "Twas a solemn parting, For the ship, she never returned. Chorus: Did she ever return? No, she never returned, And her fate Is yet unlearned, Hut fur years and years There were fond hearts waiting. For the sUlp that never returned. 2. Said a feeble lad to his anxious mother, C "I must cross the deep, deep sea, For they say perchance In a foreign Dear Miss Brooks: Will you please answer one or two questions for me? (1) I am fourteen years old and am Indeed small for my age. I have light hair and a fair com-plexion. How would you advise me to comb my hnlr? It Is rather long and thick. (2) Docs It hurt If a girl of my age goes homo from house parties with a boy If he Is not a strangert Wishing you bushels of success, I remain, TWO LI 18. Clrantsvillo. Utah. Thank you ao much for the song, dear. (1) At fourteen the hair should be dressed very girlishly, and as you are also small I think the style 1 sug-ge-will be especially becoming. It Is a style suitable for girls from twelve to sixteen. You should, of course, ar-range the hair In a becoming manner about the face, and I could not tell you Just how, as I do not know your fea-tures, either the center, sldo parts or straight back from the face being equally popular, and If your hair Is not naturally curly, curl It on long strips of cloth, which does not Injure tt In the least, and then bring It all together In the back, low on the neck, and fasten securely with a long barrette. If one wlalies they may leave the underneath curls free and fasten top ones only, es-pecially when the hair Is very thick, (2) Yes, It Is quite all right for yout boy friend to walk home with you frorr a neighborhood party, dear. There is health and strength for me." 'Twas a gleam of hope In a maze of danger, For her heart for her youngent yearned ; But she sent him forth with smiles and blessings. On the ship that never returned. Chorus. 8. "Only one mora trip," said the gallant captain. As he kissed his weeping wife, "Only one more trip and a bag of treasure. That will last us all thru" life. Only one more trip and a cozy cottage. That our hearts for long have yearned." But alas, poor man he sailed com-mander. On the ship that never returned. Chorus. Dear Miss Brooks: I have written to you many tlmea. You are so clever answering questions, so I am writing again. 1 hope you will answer my questions. I wish you much succens. (1) Has Kodolph Valentino a telephone? If he has will you please Bend me his phone number, and when Is his birthday? (.1) Is It all right to ha a show actor? I'lease tell me. A DANCER, Spanish Fork, Utah. Welcome again, my dear. (1) I am of the opinion that Kodolph has a tele-phone, although I must confess that I do not know the number. He Is In New York City at present, that Is, he I ha ImhI nrrnnnt 1 had of his where shouts. His birthday Is In May. (21 Yes, It la all right to ba an actor 01 actress. Why not? To MYRTLE., Vendell, Idaho. If the song you request arrives on the scene I shall forward It to you ai.d shall re-serve your envelope fur that purpose. I have no song by the title you mention. To TKIXIR. Itexburg, Idaho. I have had a catalogue of readings, humorous and otherwise, sent to you, and hope you may find therein Just what you wish. Dear Miss Brooks: We have read your busy little cor-ner and were very Interested In It and ask if you will please answer some questions for us. (1) What Is the meaning of the following names: Klten, Klman. Thaln. Lome, Clem, Kay, William, Kenton, Lynn, James and John? What Is the meaning of "Hum Dinger?" (8) What kind of nature have people who have greenish eyes and born in November? And one who has one blue eye and one half brown and half blue, born In September? (4) How many years do you, have to go to Another Oil Field Being Developed in Arkansas io J&3:c Vc7" v,--v r v sill !r,,.?f4'L ISirdseye view of South field, adjoining the famoqs Smackover field at El Dorado, Ark., in the most recently dlscoveied rich jielroleuni producing region in the United States. The Standard and others of the biggest oil com-panies have been developing the El Dorado region in the past sit months with results shown in the picture pi p lines, well derricks and storage tanks dotting the landscape. DR. ELIOT GETS MEDAL I ' IAi tllrV'i Tim Civic Forum MecJul of Honor, which wits bestowed on Dr. Charles W. Kllot, president emeritus of Hnr-vi- i rd. It wns received by proxy, but the reat educator beard the presenta-tion program over the radio at his home in Cambridge. He is the fifth to be so honored. Red Cross Window Is Dedicated m I sin aa sai ii i mi iiiiajf JJ f M 1 International. anniversary of the openlnR of the first peace On M.ij IS.tne hvcntv-foi.ri- h ,v...,.nn-- s it,.ief corp1 s of the 0. A. IU "ml the conference be lit no ,o United lh.UKl.teig f I ' " " studied itlaM window unveiled he teiitr. ( ml lf the fonioii nn(, tK(.tl.eP in 1ml! the A, , . U headquarters , t,,e nsse.nldy ., Hed Cross knlRMi Wtshlnxton. This panel, n . nJ " ; 1(K, , ,ne r,' 7 he jl S - Sr .dividual pane.H having previously is pictured above. I:;;' cear. The eemrai panei Salt Lake City Firms Te snare prmaat service and quick retarna te these adrUMMnts mentiea the naaie ti this paper. A brim's fasieai Hood dlsfnoiU. Tumors, tubar-ruloa-ehronle and aeut ihwawe sutCMsfuW ly treated. 4 Judge Blda.. Bait Lake. GKE GEE HAIR TONIC FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR E." Ore Gee Company, 1M Regent St., Salt City BUSINESS COLLEGES School of Efficiency. All eommrelsl branch!, t .Ulos free. 60 N. Main SI., Salt Last City. Bg AJY niNTS Hsve jrour combings or eiittlns mde Into No tinnsl bnb or lid ivm. Kc powdera, creams, Mail orders solicited. Marlnello Ueauty Sboppe, DOOKS AND SHORT STORIES RnnV? Anv buok yon want-- by mail. C, O. D DUUAJ l)M-rt--t lUN.k Co. U Kait S, Temple PATENT MEDICINES Fraehalm'a Herb for liny-feve- Stomach troo-b-kidney il. Fntlnfartion aranted or money refunded, i'id W. 7 S., Salt Lake City. SONGS SHEET MUSIC ' CnVfC m w ami old. All kindt. Shevt munir by FRUIT BOXES VEGETABLE CRATES EERRY CUPS & CRATES! l?rr;Vyr:!r:!e5!,a liort notice. Salt Box UiiiiIkt Company. CAFETERIAS TIT Kenyon Cafoterla-ro- ol and Rentful llown t"1 stiiira. Ntim at nd So. St. Klra coffee free kAnio'upFriEs R'f.'l QIIPP! IFt And equipment write for JUI I nioitue. A hulu h OpIicalCo. H Ally CHICKS IIAIIV CHICKS Krnm Whlbs lKhorns, ' healed by mn!e4 with records of 262 and beU ter, on both tries, and colng faat at 13c earh for May and June, a price unequalcd, eonmil-- I ertnsr ouality. W hatch only from our own ei'K. T. II. C. Sielcken, Cslutoaa, Calif. . f KODAK FINISHNO Send Us Your Films "VKI.V KIOSK" r'lni-hl- n Prnfrieoonril nnl Aovileur Mnpliea SALT LAKE PHOTO fcUPI'LY CO. fatal' r'ri-- e r,l So, M 'in St. ( ELI1IRAT10N GOODS. ETC. rirtworki, llalloona. Celebration Novelti-- a. Ot our price. U. 8. Novelty, Box 21&S. USE PERSIAN HAIR TONIC KEEP YOUR HAIR SO T AND GLOSSY Tli hrilibntine fr wr in Hurlwr Sltoprt nikI Drue Storrs. If you have hair m trmiW. writf THE C ECLEC)., SALT LAKE SAVE FOR BUrt'ESS SAVE AND. BE INDEPENDENT $10.00 s Month for 127 Months Mature! $.'000.00 8AVE WHERE IT PAYS Loans on first mortgage improved real tfttaic FIDELITY BUILDING ft LOAN ASS'N Salt Lake City, Utah Jorlite ftutl'lins ACCUSED OF FORGERY Mrs. M. II. Hayes, wbo in charged In New York with forgery In tlie second degree by Henry A. Murk of the reiil estate Arm of Stodditrd & Murk, who $ allege slit) forged the name of Clmrtes 1 M. Scliwnh r,n n fKi ilny note for $2.r,-- ' 000. Mr. Schwab told reporters Mint he hnd known Mrs. Hayes for twen-- J ty-flv- e years, that she wns a thorough btislnens woman, hut tlitit ulie had n authority to idgn his name. It Is re-ported that the cane, Involves other Torferles of Mr. Schwab's name total-ling MOO.nOQ, Mrs. Hayes' home is In Boston. Girls Are School Police in St. Paul m f. - . K M . f - L n Ih&tQr it , "' I'uiil Minn.. 'i' 11,11 cniilincil "" The duties of the .ch.- -l V" , ' unil fu Bth..rlty. The hoys, for in each sc. I ci.h t . s m,,(.nr. girls have taken a deep I" ' .j 'ecting children into the auditorium. a y.un m. Cur jd.otognud! shows your kind advice and Information In answer to my last questions. Already 1 And thHt I get on better. I am not so and lonely. Also, young people seem more pleacant with me, when In public. Winding you much success In your splendid work, 1 remain, sincerely, Dol.LY, Utah. Hurrah! I am mo g'.ad to know you are winning. All you hate to do Is make the necessary effort, nnd your first wl'l be the most difficult. A new world will be opened up for you boos, wherein Is more pleasure and happiness then you have ever known before, I am sure. It was dear of you to tell me about It. Your very writing Is different shows more assurance and color. To MAKUAKKT. I'aullne, Ida. I hava not the song you request at present, but shall make every effort to find It, and with this Idea In mind will re-serve your envelope to send your aong to you, should I ba successful In locat-ing It. To RO.SK, Del Rosa, Calif. Snrry. . but I cannot print your poem. What little space 1 have for poems and songs I am giving for tha old ones which my renders request. Tha sentiment of your little poem Is splendid, and I wish yo much success. I do not feel qualtf1u4 to criticise or Ju&g as to Its murlt. Dear Miss Hrooks: I hope I am welcome fn tha corner, "Between You and Me." I hope yeu will answer my question. (I) What Is the meaning of Gladys. Alllc, Agnes and Adelaide. KI.UK KVKH Spanish Fork. Utah. Welcome. Mine Kyes. ilad to give you the following Information: Allie Is a dimlnltlve of Alice, meaning "noble cheer;" Agnes means "pure, sacred, chaste." Adelaide, means "of noble birth." flladys has no special meaning. Your song can be had frem the music ahops here, and so I cannot print It for you. The price Is So cents. Thank you, again and so saach for My Dear Miss Brooks: |