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Show 7 Lis is your corner. Make use of it for information on questions which are puzzling you. It will be a pleasure and privilege to answer care- Jul y and promptly all questions submitted to me, except those seekin- med-j ical advice. Names and addresses of business firms cannot be printed here, but will be sent if a self-addressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request. re-quest. Tor a personal reply send stamped envelope. Questions must be limited to two, and name and address must accompany each letter. All communications com-munications are held strictly confidential. ir,rAd,resS letterS ver Plainly with Pen and ink, to Helen Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake City, Utah. In requesting poems and songs, the correct title, die first line, or the author is necessary in order to find them. 7 Dear Miss Brooks: This is the first time I have written to you, but hope I am welcome to your corner. I am a girl of fourteen, brown eyes, brown hair; am I old enough to go with boys? Please publish the song, "On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine." It Is old, but dear to me. Wishing you success, I remain, A UTAH FRIEND, You are very welcome. (1) No, dear, I do not think you are old enough to go with boys, by about two years. You will be much happier and better satisfied satis-fied two years from now, if you forget Rbout the boys and just be happy in your school work and other interests which work for your improvement mentally men-tally and physically. There are manv things a girl of your age can and Bhould be doing to fit herself for the future years when you have outgrown childhood. child-hood. BILL, Tooele, Utah. The poem, 'Xit-tle 'Xit-tle Brown Jug," follows, but have nol been successful in finding "Pa, Ma and Me," and "Wild Rover." LITTLE BROWN JUG Wy wife and 1 lived all alone In a little log hut we called our own. She loved gin and I loved rum; I tell you what, we had lots of fun. ChoruB Ha, ha, ha! You and me, Little brown jug, don't I love thee! Ha, ha, ha! You and me, Little brown jug, don't I love theel 'Tis you who makes my friends and foes 'Tis you who makes me wear old clothes. Here you are, so near my nose, To tip her up and down she goes. The rose Is red, my nose Is too; The violet's blue, and so are you. Yet I guess, before I stop, I'd better take another drop. Dean Miss Brooks: ' Would you please answer some questions ques-tions for me? I have read many useful use-ful answer in the paper. (1) Please give me an Indian name and symbolwhich means something like "keep going." (2) I read In one of the answers about sending money to the movie stars to get a photograph of them. How much do they usually require for one? What ; is the address of Richard Barthelmess? Thanking you and wishing you bushels of success. BROWN EYE 9, Grantsville, Utah. (1) How would you like the names Iyopta, meaning, "To make progress." or Ekolela, "Continue to go up," or Hande, meaning "To keep on," (2) Dp not Bend less than 25 cents for a photo. Sometimes these artists send their photo but be prepared to wait some time. Richard Barthelmess' address is in car of Inspiration Pictures. 505 Fifth Ave.. New York City. Sorry but two an-j ewers are all I can give at one time. 1 Send the others at another time and I gladly answer them. Dear Miss Brooks: Will you please print the words of the songs: "The Old Oaken Bucket" and "Where the Silvery Colorado Wends It's Way?" Thanking you, I remain your friend. NELLIE M.. St. George, Utah. Following are the words to "The Old Oaken Bucket." Your other song can be had in the music shops, so cannot print it here. The price is 40 cents and I will be glad to have it sent to you if you wish. THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view. The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled wildowood. And ev'ry loved spot which my Infancy knew; The wide-spreading pond, and the mill that stood by it. The bridge and the rock where the cat-i aract fell; The cot of my father, the dairyhouse nigh it, And e'en the rude bucket that hung In the well. Chorus The old oaken tucket, the Iron-bound bucket. The moss-covered bucket, that hung in the well. The moss-covered bucket I hailed as a trppsurft. For often at noon, when returned from the field, I found it the source of an exquisite pleasure, The purest and sweetest that nature can yield. How ardent 1 seized It, with hands that were glowing. And quick to the white-pebbled bottom it fell, Then soon, with the emblem of truth overflowing. And dripping with coolness, it rose from the well. The old oaken bucket, the Iron-bound bucket, The moss-covered bucket, arose from the well. How sweet from the green, mossy brim to receive it. As, poised on the curb. It Inclined to my lips! Not a full-blushing goblet could tempt ! me to leave it, Tho' filled with the nectar that Jupiter sips. ! Pear Miss Brooks: j I would like you to anflwer the fol-! fol-! lowing questions for me. (1) When a eoy takes you to supper should you i thank him for It? 2) What should a I girl do If a boy got angry because she wouldn't kiss liirn good night? BLUE EYE'S, Whitney, Idaho. I am compelled because of lack of 1 epace to limit my answers to two questions, ques-tions, and I will gladly answer your other six, if you will submit them at a later date. No, do not thank him. Bimply say yon onjoypd the supper vry much. (-') Do nothing an-1 say nothing my dear, and be very glad you discovered dis-covered what sort of a boy he was. To j not grieve over having lut a friend (?) And now, far removed from the loved habitation, The tear of regret will Intrusively swell, As fancy reverts to my father's plantation, plan-tation, And sighs for the bucket that hung In the well. I The old oaken bucket, the Iron-bound bucket, The moss-covered bucket, which hangs in the well. Dear Miss Brooks: This is the first time I have written, and hope I am welcome. Would you please answer a few questions for me? (1) What is Mae Murray and Wm. S. Hart's address? (2) Tell me some proper ways to treat a girl. PESTERN from Utah. ' I welcome you. (1) Wm. S. Hart's address is Wm. S. Hart Co., Bates and Ellis Sts., Hollywood, Calif, and Mae Murray, Metro Studios, Hollywood, Calif. (2) The proper way to treat a g-irl is to treat her properly. That is, treat her as you would like to have another an-other young man treat your very own sister. Do not seek the society or friendship of a girl for whom you have' not the greatest respect, and then show j her the consideration and respect duel her. A girl who does not appreciate such treatment is not worthy of your! attention. Show her every little atten-; Lion and courtesy which Increases her oleasure, comfort or entertainment. When it Is all summed up it means, be i gentleman at all times and in all places. The friendship of a sweet, refined re-fined girl is a wonderful thing, and such a girl has every right to expect only the most courteous and gentlemanly attention. Dear Miss Brooks: i I am getting more interested In your corner and I am glad that I have joined. I have heard that Rodolph Valentino has quit the movies and has gone to France. Is this so? If this is so, why did he quit the movies? Your friend, BLUE-EYES, Logan, Utah. I am glad to know you are interested, and I also hope being benefitted, by ; becoming one of us, Blue-Eyes. I really cannot say whether Rodolph Valentino Val-entino has gone to France or not, but I do know that he is not making any pictures at present, because he Is sue-ing sue-ing the company with whom he had a contract for his next picture, for breach of contract, which will hold up his pictures pic-tures for some time to come. Dear Madam: I am pleased with your pleasant corner cor-ner and am going to ask some Important Im-portant questions. (1) What la the lucky month and day of a boy whose birthday is In April, and what does it mean the lucky month and day? (2) Is it right for a boy to write to girls who put their names In these corresponding corres-ponding companies? DAREDEVIL, Charleston, Utah. (1) There really is no such thing as a lucky day or month or number. Some are superstitious and think they are "lucky" in certain ways and at certain times, hence these "birthday readings." For April, Tuesday Is said to be the lucky day, June and July the months (2) It may be all right to correspond with the girls If you wish to do so. As I can answer but two questions this time you may submit your others at a later date, but be sure you Bend your name, so I may send the answer personally. This is the first time we have written to you for advice. We have a few questions ques-tions we would like you to answer for us If you will. (1) Is it proper for girls sixteen years of age to keep company with boys, age eighteen and twenty? We have been going with them over a ! year and they have treated us royal, and they haven't gone with any other girls since they have started to go with us? Is it Improper to go with any other boys when you have a steady fellow and he is away from home for a time? (2) What Is the latest dance record or Bong? (3) Will you please publish the song called. "I Ain't Nobody's Baby?" (4) Is it improper for a boy to give a girl a ring for a present and Is it wrong for a girl to wear her fellow's rings? Wishing you much success in your work, we remain, BUG and DUNK, of Dixie (1) Yes, girls, the ages are all right but you should be just beginning to go with the boys. I think it much better for you to go with more than just one boy, than that you should go sLeadily with only one. Boys and girls your ng-e are going out together for just a nice, social time, and not wanting or expecting to fall in love, you should not expect or wish the attention of onl1 one boy or girl, but Just be good friends and pals with all the boys and girls for a few years yet. I am sure you would . have a much Jollier, better time together to-gether in this way. (2) Among the late dance records are "Those Star Spangled Nights in Dixieland," and "Carry Me Back to My Carolina Home," "Lost (A Wonderful Girl.)" Among the popular songs are, "Kentucky Echoes," "A Picture without a Frame" and "Blue." (o) The song requested may be had at the music shops so I cannot print it here. (4) As a rule it is not proper to accept expensive presents from bpys. To wear your friend's ring for a time 1b quite proper. of this kind. Any girl is far better ofC , without this sort of boy frlrnd who, even though only slightly acquainted inHults her dignity by asking that such a liberty be allowed him. You should be very proud of yourself in that you took such a stand. Dear Miss Brooks: I have been Interested In your corner, but have never written you before. (1) I am poing with two girls. One of them Is disagreeable and cranky. She wishes to have her own way, but sometimes she Is good. Sho changes very often and wa always let her have her own way, D you think wo should do so? If we Wwro dlaatf reaablo, too, do you think Dear Miss Brooks: I have been reading your corner and would like It If you would answer my questions, please: (1 ) Tell me the meaning of the words, Krma, Luctle and Ilclda. (2) Will you print the follow fol-low ing songs? "Though Night," and "Ain't We Got Fun?" WILD HObi;, Providcmre, Utah. (1) There are very few christian names which jeem to have any especial meaning, and Krma and R-ida do not a; pear to have. Lueile is a diminutive of Lucy, meaning. "Born fit daybreak" (2) 1 will try to find your song "Though Night" (is this correct?) 1 will send it ! direct to you if 1 do find it. Your i other song may bo had in the music ! shops, so cannot appear here. I will be glad to have it sent If you wish. Price 40 cents. Dear Miss Brooks Fleaso answer this oestlon for me. How can I earn money at home in spare time? Please publish the words to this song: "There's a Long, Long Trail." LOVING VALENTINE, Tooele, Utah. (1) It is difficult to tell what to do in a small town to earn money, but still more so when I do not know your age or qualifications. About all I could suggest is for you to start a magazine club and take subscriptions for the popular magazines. You might alno takes orders for some dependable hosiery of which there are many. (2) I will send your song to you later when I locate It. Dear Miss Brooks: This is the first time I have written you and I hope it will be a success. I am a student of a college. I am 20 years of age. Hoping that these questions ques-tions will not be of any difficulty. (1) Is it all right to put your arm around a girl in the movies or opera? (2) Is It right for a boy to go with another girl when he has a steady one some other place? Wishing you success in your work. KING LEADER, Helper, Utah. I am glad to welcome you, oh, King, but you have sent just double the number of questions allowed, bo I very kindly ask that you submit your others later. (1) No, I really do not consider it proper or all right to sit with your arm about a girl any place. You no doubt have seen others do this, what is your impression of them? (2) I see no reason why it Is not perfectly proper to go with another girl, unless of course you happen to be engaged to said "steady," then .of course it would be the wisest plan to consult the "steady." Dear Miss Brooks: I am very interested In "Just Between Be-tween You and Me," and have enjoyed the pleasing advices you have given. This is the first time I have written to you so I hope I am welcomed. Will you please answer a few questions for me? (1) What Is Rodolph Valentino's address. ad-dress. (2) Is it true that Mr. Valentin) Valen-tin) is sent out of the United States, if so what for? Thanking you In advance. ad-vance. I remain, PINKIE, Helper, Utah. (1) Rodolph Valentino's address Ib 7130 Hollywood Bl'v'd, Los Angeles, Calif. No, I do not think Mr. Valentino has been sent out of the U. S. You will se elsewhere in my corner an explanation explana-tion as to why he is not appearing In any picture just at present. Kanab, Utah. If you will send me your name and stamped envelope, I have your song now, and will be happy to send it to you. Dear Friend: We have been Interested In your corner, cor-ner, "Just Between You and Me," and i would thank you very much if you 1 would answer a few questions for us. (1) What are the lucky numbers, days, and colors of March 2 and 31? (2) Should you dance with one boy more tnan twice? (3) When entering a dance hall who should lead the way, the boy or girl? (4) What kind of dresses are most stylish now, a dress with trails on or one without? Thanking you in advance. WALTER and JANE, Blue Bird, Wyo. (1) Wednesday is considered a lucky day for one born in March, September and May the months and the colors pink, white, black and emerald green. (2) It Is not considered in good taste to dance too many times during the evening with the same person, but one could dance twice with propriety. (3) At any public place when there are no ushers the man always precedes the lady, and sees to it that she is comfortably com-fortably seated. In the dance hall however, you could enter side by side and proceed to seats. (4) If you have reference to loose panels of the recent nnRt. thfiv are not so DODular. The skirts are fuller and longer. As this is the limit of questions and answers. I must ask that you send your others later. Dear Miss Brooks: My brother wrote to you sometime ago and received a very satisfactory reply, so I thought I would write. I am fourteen.live on a large sheep ranch and can ride almost any horse. The harder they buck the better I like It. I wish to know If It is proper for a girl of my age to be a tomboy and slide down snowdrifts, walk fences, climb trees, ride bucking horses, shoot a six-shooter six-shooter and do many other thingn which a lively wide-awake Wyoming girl delights in. Yours truly, WYOMING GUNMAN'S SIS. P. S. Madam X wished to know how to koep a good color in the face I am sending a recipe: To give tho face a good color get a pot of rouge and a rabbits foot. Bury them two miles from lome, and walk out and back once a 3ay to see if they are stlfl there. i am more than delighted to hear from you and mrch Interested in your letter. While tho accomplishments you mention as possessing, are not considered consid-ered strictly proper in what is termed fashionable society" in the city pcr-laps, pcr-laps, they are what any girl may well he proud of. Personally, I am highly in favor of them. They are Indications j a fine, healthy, happy girlhood, ind this is what a girl of fourteen should be. One might not wlnh to have thes as their means of entertainment anc amusement for later years, ana othei accomplishments may be added later but tli e foundati-m for a wonderfu womanhood is laid, which can only b lccomplished In girlhood days. Thanki for your recipe for a good complexion It Is splendid and would undoubted lj give good resul s If followed closely, hope all my girl readers will take no Lice of this ana try it out. she would not be so miserable? (2) How old should girls bo before arolng out with boys? DIMPLES, Idaho. Sorry, Dimples, but I can answer but two of your questions, as Htated In ruloa at head of column. Submit your otlior five at later dates and I will glai'ly do my best to give ca 1 1 a f a c t o r y answers. 1(1) I do not bi) leve you could brln g about a very happy result by trying to bo a 3 disngreeable as you say your friend is. I believe It bettor to pay as littio attention as possible to her wViima and peculiarities. The lens attention you pay to them, the loss she will practice prac-tice them. (2) You should be at loast ( slxteeu, my dear. Dear Miss Brooks: This is the first time I have wrlttew to this corner, but hope I will not b too much bother. (1) What day of the-week the-week was February 4, 1905 and what is the lucky day, months and colors for that date? (2) Why Is It that a person per-son will dream the same dream each-time each-time they are sick? I certainly appro-' ciate and enjoy reading the letters andf answers in our corner, and want to con-' gratul'ite you tiprm your seccess. Youra witli best wishes. BLUE EYES, Wilder, Idaho, i Welcome Blue Eyes. No bother. Thanks for your kind words. (1) Feb. 4, limO came on Saturday. The Ivy ls Hated for that day, the tulip for tha month. Saturday is the day, April and August the months, and colors, blue, pink and nile green. (2) There is really no scientific explanation for dreams, scientists attributing then to natural causes, Buch as n sensation of cold may cause us to dream of snow storms and freezing; an uncomfortable position or . strained muscles causes a dream ot falling or struggling, an undigested! meal brings a dream of horrors of all sorts. One scientist defines them as being "the sleeping mental fulfillment of the unexpressed wishes or deslrea ot the one who is dreaming." Alice, Richfield, Idaho. Following lathe la-the poem you asked for a few weeks weeks ago: STAR OF THE EAST Beautiful Star, that dawned in the) Orient, Shedding thy light on the desert's loner way. Led by thy brightness, we, too, would' come bringing Our gifts, magi-like, in the manger: to lay. ' Gladly we offer our choicest of treasures, treas-ures, Seeking, with these, our alleglanco tt prove; But our gems and our myrrh, our gold and frankincense. Are offered In vain if not offered in love. Beautiful Star, that with mystical arrow ar-row Told where a King was enthroned la a stall, Oh! fair are the orbs shining nightly, above us. But thou. In thy splendor, excellest them all. Shino on in the darkness, bright herald of morning; Shine on down the ages with lustr undimmed. Still leading the way to the sweet So of Mary, Till through the wide world halIeIuM jahs are hymed. Mary B. Sleight. Dear Miss Brooks, , I have been reading "Between Yotfj and Me" for some time and consider It' very useful and Interesting. I wish to' ask you a few questions. They are- (1) I have seen Mable Eallin and Nita Naldt several times and I believe I would lik them and their looks if Mablo Balling combed her hair better (or should I say "decent!") and If Nita Naldi didn't have such queer looking eyes. Do yoia1 agree with me? I would like to know, because it may be my Imagination. (2)'r could you please tell me what are the i best kind of curlers for bobbed halrT-j halrT-j Do you think curling Irons are harmful. I to the hair? I don't find them so. X ! know I have gone beyond my limit in; asking questions but I am afraid X will not be able to write to you attains Yours very truly, H. C, Montpeller, Idaho. Well, my dear, have you noticed thai some persons always comb their hair the same way (they may vary it some. but the effect is always the same) untlSj It becomes a part of them and we canj scarcely imagine or recognUe then without this individual style of hair-, dressing. I think this is true In Mabel' I Ballin's case. Can you picture her a' j looking natural or well In a sever i Marcel wave such as Gloria S"wansoa effects? I cannot. As for Nita NaldL' poor thing, she can't change her eyes, can she? They fit in with her personality person-ality though, and these same "wickedi eyes" have played no small part In herj rise to popularity in the class of pictures pic-tures which she portrays. (2) Waxe4' paper or ordinary newspaper seems to be the best to curl bobbed hair. Yea, I do think curling Iroas harmful, unless one is very careful to not overheatj the iron and has the hair protected by an application of one of tho various? "oils." Yes, you have overreached th limit, and I hope you can find time to write again when you can submit the( rest of your questions. "Be rhotojrraphed on Yonr Birthday. Monro. ! Sludins. i.t7 1-2 So. Main. S ilt Lake. Ad? I'm very interested in your cozy corner, cor-ner, "Just Hetween You and Me." I hope you will answer my questions. (1) I was born Aufj. 1 5th. What is my lucky number, by, col firs, Mowers, months and jewel? (") What does the word "fllppplng-" mean ? TManlt I nix yovn In advance, 1 am. A GIRL. KUOM IDA (1) Tho flower for Anprust lli Is the Jasmine, mor.n iiiff, "run I at 1 1 It y." Your day in Sunday, mont hu J m mmry and, Ortobor, col rs red nnd fcroon and your jewel the Sardonyx. (?) 1 hnv often wondered myself JuM why "Miepplnjv" ft) used in the sen."-o you no doubt rtM'or to, It only Boems to be a very inodnin, vary slAngry way of exprfJiMtiff that young people are "uo-lnji together." |