The Hood County Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 7

THE HOOD COUNTY TABLET Accenting the Width Of a Narrow Room Pinafore' Jumper For the Little Tot Suggestions For Treating Cold in Head ill INSTALLMENT THREE triii and the general public failed to realize the significance of the troops. To obtain more definite proof, Captain Ben-nine, American Intelligence officer, went to Mexico City where he posed as Bromlitz, former American army officer who bad been captured in Paris alter turning By RUTH WYETH SPEAKS A Thursday afternoon tha south end of a certain dining room was as shown here in the upper sketch. The following Monday it appeared as shown below. Cupboards had been added to display china and give storage space, yet the room actually seemed wider and more spacious than before. The transformation was made by the handy man with no tools but a hammer, saw and screw SAME ROOM WITH CURTAINS OVEK WALL ANO W1NDOV SPACE FRAMED WITH CUPBOARDS SINGLE IS C1 MNDOW ilia LONG CURTAINS till MAtfES SMV SMALL ROOM LOOK Warrcm it- driver plus the aid of his willing' -helper with njeedle, thread and paint brush.

The new curtain treatment, shown in the sketch, made the window seem wider and the strong horizontal lines of the cupboards also helped to create an illusion of width. The cupboards were eight inches deep and made of one-inch lumber with doors of plywood for the lower part. NOTE: Mrs. Spears' Books 1 and 3 are full of other practical ideas for making and hanging curtains. Each book has 32 pages of pictures showing you how to modernize and beautify your home.

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So be sure your laxative contains Syrup Pepsin. Insist on Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin. Sec how wonderfully the Laxative Senna wakes up lazy nerves and muscles in your intestines to bring welcome relief from constipation. And the good old Syrup Pepsin makes this laxative so comfortable and easy on your stomach.

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A. Brandon. WET BLANKET A COLD'S ATTACK Just 2 drops Penetro Nose Drops instantly start you on the open-nose way our of colJ- And as sure as you breathe you'll give head cold miseries the air. stuffiness. This famous 2-drop way of heading off head colds' misery often prevents many colds from developing.

And remember, freeand easy breathing takes th kick out of head colds helps cut down the time these colds miseries hang on and on. Use Penetro Nose Drops. Generous Supply WNU 441 Plans Regulated Men's plans should be regulated by the circumstances, not circumstances by the plans. Livy. Help Them Cleanse the Blood of Harmful Body Wast Your kidnevg are constantly filtering waste matter from the blood stream.

But kidneys bo met i mm lag in their work do not act as Nature intended fail to remove impuritiee that, 11 retained, may poison the syatem and upset tha whole body machinery. Symptoms may be nagjdng backache persistent headache, attacks dizziness getting up nights, swelling, puffiness) under the eyes a feeling, of nervous anxiety and loss of pep and strength. Other signs of kidney or bladder disorder are sometimes burning, scanty too frequent urination. There should be no doubt that prompt treatment fa wiser than neglect. Us Doan'a fills.

Doan't have been winning new friends for mora than forty years They have a nation-wide reputation. Are recommended by grateful people) th country over. Ak trewr neighbor I 0 By DR. JAMES W. BARTON WHEN a cold in the head occurs, the first thought in the mind of many is to take a purgative and then begin to use a salt or oil solution up into the nose.

Nose, throat and lung specialists advise ihat this Very TODAY'S HEALTH COLUMN treatment of afcold is unwise and that rest in bed and leaving the nose and throat alone would give better results. Some valuable information about the treatment of colds and infections "of nose, throat and sinuses is given by Dr. Arlie V. Bock in Annals of Internal Medicine. Dr.

Bock tells "of the care of 1.667. patients with the above infections treated at Stillman infirmary, Harvard university, from September, 1935, to March, 1938. The patients were students and recent gradu Dr. Barton ates, age range being 17 to 25. The first thought in the treatment, whether or not the patient has a temperature, is putting the patient to bed.

It is because many of these patients are tired mentally and physically that the cold attacks them. Getting off their feet and getting rested saves or preserves the body's energies, particularly the reserve power of theheart. Go Easy on Sprays. The second point made by Dr. Bock is that too active spraying, inhaling, gargling of medicines produces irritation of the lining of the nose, throat and sinuses and so prolongs the course of the infection.

The third point is the use of quieting drugs for comfort. Laxatives are not usually prescribed. By these simple measures rest in bed and quieting drugs complications were prevented and the patients made good recoveries. Some suggestions and findings of Dr. Bock and-his associates who treated these cases are, (a) that nose and throat infections would oe less common if patients could be taught to live within their physical powers or resources, (b) while weather changes and contagion must be taken into account, tension is an important factor in bringing on attacks, (c) when attack does come, keep off the feet arid don't use sprays, injections into nose, or gargles too often or too vigorously.

What to Do for Acne (Pimples) IN ONE of my- classes at high school was a boy of 15 whose face was covered with unsightly blackheads and pimples. Naturally he was much ashamed and believed that the rest of the boys thought that he didn't wash his face properly or often My -own opinion at that time was'that he didn't play baseball, football or take any exercise and that this lack of exercise was the cause of his pimples and blackheads because his circulation was poor. It was a few years afterward that I learned that most cases of acne pimples were due to gland disturbances at the age of puberty in both boys and girls. One of the most complete reviews of the "possible" causes of acne is given in the Medical World by Drs. Oscar L.

Levin and Howard T. Behr-man, New York city. They name the various causes of the past and present such as pus organisms getting into the skin, various occupations which affect the skin by blocking the openings of the oil and sweat glands, chemicals which affect the texture-of the skin causing it to lose some of its elastici, dandruff of the scalp extending face and disturbances me years hysicians oove may shoulders, and glai) occurring at and 1 after puberty. Th state that any of tl cause or' be a partial ause of acne. but that the most important single cause is an improper adjustment or imbalance of the glands.

Various forms of treatment are outlined which include cutting down on starches and sugars, eating more fruits and vegetables; keeping the intestine active; the use of vaccines, and the use of Jgland substances. Treatment of the skin itself includes use of good soap and water many times daily in very greasy skins, applying hot cloths and then removing the blackheads, opening up of pimples containing pus, and X-ray treatments. QUESTION BOX Q. Could you tell me how many units of synthetic vitamins the body will assimilate? A. Amount of synthetic vitamins body will assimilate depends upon the body weight and the tissues of the individual.

These are the controlling factors in all cases. However, vitamins are prescribed in international units and the physician looking after you will give the dosage suitable for your particular Iff f'- I bL AJi traitor to the United States. After brief interview with Van Hassek, leader of the foreign armed forces in Mexico, Benning was accvpted as a staff member. Here be strove to gain the confidence of Fincke, an enemy officer. Now continue tTHJ the story.

"Mademoiselle, now that your identity has been established to our satisfaction, you're welcome in Mexico. If your Heinie doesn't treat you as he should, my little cabbage, just you come back and report the facts to v. Mademoiselle threw her arms gratefully about Van Hassek's flabby red neck and kissed him on his cheek. Then she turned to Benning, linked her arm in his and gleefully took him out of the room. In the street Benning called a taxicab and drove to the Alameda, where he picked out a seat under a shady cypress.

"What is it you want here, mademoiselle?" he bluntly demanded. "Information," she crisply. "Naturally, my government sent me." "I should have guessed they had something like this in mind," he complained. "But why do you wish yourself off on me?" "There are excellent reasons," she answered, regarding him with a level smile. "For one thing we are both after the same information and ought to be able to help each Benning had decided that inevitably he must accept the French girl as an associate, since he was already in the palm of her hand if by caprice or stupidity she betrayed his masquerade.

4 "I'll be glad to give you advantage of anything I may learn," he told her. "But of course we must work separately." "As you please," she agreed, and said with unabashed frankness, "but at least we'll have to live together." demanded, "Why do you propose "For two reasons. First, Van Hassek thinks I'm your mistress and I want him to continue thinking that, for the time being, at least." "Your second reason?" "That," she said, looking at him again with her- level smile, "is the important one to you. Bromlitz escaped from Vincennes three' days, after you sailed for Vera Cruz." Benning sat glaring while i his mind swept to an estimate of that calamity. "Don't blame my government," Mile.

Ducos spoke up at once. "It was. wholly the fault of a stupid secretary' from your embassy who was sent to the fort to interview Bromlitz. Ah hour after he left, a guard found your secretary bound in Bromlitz' cell. Bromlitz had scaped in the secretary's clothes and1 spectacles." "You've no doubt Bromlitz will make his way to Mexico?" Mile.

Ducos smiled unconcernedly. "Not the least. But now that we understand each other, monsieur, let's find a place to live. Tonight I'd like to have you take me to the Avenida Hidalgo to dine and dance." On reporting at the palace next morning, Benning was steeled by a new determination. He- meant to play whatever risks were necessary promptly to close his mission in Mexico.

With Colonel Bravot on the job, Bromlitz at large, and the French operative on his hands he knew he skated now on very thin ice. With Mile. Ducos he had struck a bargain. She was to keep strictly away from headquarters. He promised her any pertinent information he picked up and allotted her the task of checking on the air service.

Also she was to keep on the alert for any cancellation of military leaves to Mexico City, which would be a significant development. They set up- together Jn, an Jn: expensive suite on Jesus Maria. When they were alone in their apartment, Mile. Ducos' attitude was one of a purely professional associate. But when they were together in public during that followed, she kept up the ruse of a romantic attachment.

They had gone to the Avenida Hidalgo for dinner one evening when the French girl's covert flirtation with a bald-headed Italian officer in a colonel's uniform brought from Benning a sharp rebuke. "Doesn't it strike you a bit inconsistent, mademoiselle," he charged, "for you to pose as my fiancee and at the same time flirt outrageously behind my back while we're dancing together? We agreed that you were to limit yourself at present to finding out about Van Hassek's air service." She looked up at him and smiled as they danced, then put her lips close to his ear and spoke in a low voice. "Would it interest you, monsieur, to know that I have learned most of what we wish to know? Van Hassek's air bases are located in Tam-aulipas, and he has a total of more than a thousand planes, with more coming by ship in the near future. Colonel Boggio, if you will take the trouble to study his insignia, is an officer of the air service." JTO DECOMLM EUI THE STORT SO FAR: Colonel Flag. wiU, actini assistant chief of V.

S. Intelligence department G-2, estimated there were 200,000 European troops in Mexico poised for an attack on the United States. Both he and the Presi. dent were" powerless to act because Con- CHAPTER IV Continued By the end of a week, Benning had gained something of Fincke's confi dence together with, a knowledge of -7 1 Uo4 ii i nuinuigs ui van naaacn a nxjau- quarters at the palace. He had adopted the habit of going for a walk each evening with the Austrian, usually to the Alameda.

Benning had learned that the Aus-trian was an artilleryman, on temporary detail at headquarters be--cause of knowledge of th.e United' States. "But at headquarters, Fincke," Benning prompted, "life is not too active. Isn't it your experience that once headquarters gets its claws on an officer he's sunk?" The Austrian responded with a grunt of contempt. "I'm an artilleryman, not a staff officer," he snapped. "My battery of seventy-sevens is at Jolisco for target practice and I'm in Mexico City only until the show opens!" Benning laughed and said, "But with your fluency' in English, your chief isn't likely to part company with you when our troops head into the United States." "I've Colonel Bravot's word for it!" Fincke said hotly.

"Yes, and I'll remind him of.it as soon as he returns from which ought to be any day now." Benning prolonged the promenade with Fincke, stopping from time to time at the bar of the Gonzales near the park for Scotch-and-soda. Once the Fincke artillerist, enthusiasm was aroused, the Austrian needed little urging to talk. At first he boasted of his own guns, then branched off -into the subject of Van superiority in artillery. He painted a picture of well trained regiments splendidly equipped with the best armament. "What a wonderful show, Brom-litz!" Fincke exclaimed after he had elaborated the weapons in detail.

"Particularly when we pound their artillery to pieces with our superior ranges. Himmelcreuz! They will.be helpless in counter-battery." "Not too fast, Fincke," Benning cautioned. "We mustn'Vforget their tremendous manpower once they get them equipped." "But a million men can crush the Americans before they can get themselves ready!" "A million men, perhaps, but how can' we ever expect to get a million men mobilized in Mexico without rousing the Americans finally to action?" Fincke stopped in his tracks and his blue eyes looked gravely at Benning through their thick lenses. The Austrian lowered his voice. "That is not mere surmise, Bromlitz.

This I will tell you in the deepest confidence. One day in General Van Hassek's office I glimpsed his little map of the United States and on it are red arrows pointing in from the south, the east, and the west. I had only a glimpse before he returned the map to his desk, but I caught figures enough to convince me of a million men." Benning managed an indifferent smile and decided to close this dangerous subject. "With a million men, Fincke, a great deal might be done," he said, and added, with a glance at his wrist watch, "but it's getting late and what do you say to some dinner?" The two went to a Mexican cabaret on Avenlda Hidalgo, a favorite-spot of officers of the new regime: Benning ordered dinner and picked at his meal. Apparently he was mildly entertained by the show about him.

Actually he was only vaguely conscious, of his surroundings. His mind was -busy Fincke's disclosures, withift piecing together of the things Van Hassek had told him. Benning' made his decision. There was the air corps yet to check, and some verification of Fincke's disclosures. That should not be difficult.

But only Van Hassek would know the broader plan of attack on the United States and Benning knew now that he must find some way to tap the Van Hassek brain, at any cost. A glance at the Van Hassek operation map might answer all questions. In some way he meant to get his eyes on that map. His thoughts were interrupted by the action of Fincke in springing abruptly to his feet. A dark, erect man in Mexican uniform paused at their table to acknowledge the Austrian's greetings.

"My colonel, I am overjoyed to see you back in Mexico!" the Austrian exclaimed. He turned to Benning, who got to his feet. "I wish, my colonel, to present our new officer, Major Bromlitz, who has reported to us from Europe in your absence. Major, our chief of service, Colonel Bravot." The Frenchman searched Benning with a quizzical glint as if trying to associate him with some vague memory. In a moment his black eyes tleared and he passed on with a stiff Benning's memory had clicked instantly on seeing the colonel.

Bravot, his chief of service, unmistakably was Sergeant Gaujos, the masque- 1 rader in American uniform on whose trail he had been camping at San Antonio. Benning had little more than settled dowj at his allotment of American newspapers the next morning than Van Hassek's majordomo, Captain Schroff, came with a summons. "Excellency directs that you report to him immediately," Schroff muttered. Benning promptly went down the tiled corridor to the Van Hassek suite. He had spent the night on pins and needles, knowing that once the Bravot memory clicked the jig was up with him.

What did this summons mean? However, he kept his aith in his masquerade. Since leaving Bordeaux he had effected those slight -changes in appearance that are the most effective masquerade. The Atlantic sunand wind had given his face a deep tan, and he had cultivated a thin mustache cut at a rakish angle. At San Antonio his hair had been rather full, now it was cropped close at the sides and the length of his head increased by a bristling pompadour. His new Mexican uniform, cut wide at the shoulders, gave his torso a different appearance from that of the civilian clothes he had worn in "Texas.

There was a catlike animation in Van Hassek's one straight eye that 7" -Ir JT Kissed Kim ardently-puzzled Benning. The peculiar smile on the general's thick lips was equally baffling. "Sit down, Bromlitz, I' want to talk to you," Van Hassek invited. "Tell me, are you very much in love?" Benning blinked at the amazing query, then smiled back with a shake of his head. "There was a young lady in Luxembourg, eh?" Benning's mind instantly picked up the Van Hassek purport and he confessed, "Yes, Excellency." "Her name?" "Mademoiselle Lucette Ducos." "And you promised you would bring her to Mexico City with your first month's pay, Bromlitz?" "Usually, in such cases," Benning evaded, "one attempts to make.part-ing as painless as possible." Van Hassek chuckled.

"But sometimes such promises come home to roost, Bromlitz." He pushed his call button and Schroff came in. Van Hassek grunted instructions. Schroff left the room to return in a moment with a woman. Ignoring Van Hassek she rushed up to Benning and threw her arms around his neck and kissed him ardently on the mouth. "Chere!" she exclaimed.

"Oh, but Henri, I couldn't wait for you to send for mel My uncle gave me a ticket to Vera Cruz and here I am!" Benning coldly received the ca ress. He saw that she was French, undoubtedly the French operative, Lucette Ducos, who had been Bromlitz' undoing. She was small, trim, and had a doll-like face, but with an intelligence in her large blue eyes that set her apart from the doll variety. A glance gave Benning his appraisal. A girl to turn any man's head, and he understood at once Bromlitz' mad infatuation for the girl.

He felt a stir of revolt at the thought of an ally from the French secret service, but promptly remembered that he had a role to play. "You shouldn't have come here this way, Lucette," hie coolly told her. I've a man's role to play here and it's no place for a woman." Van Hassek came from behind his desk to intervene. He took the French girl's elbows in his chubby hands and his voice was ingratiating. NEXT WEEK If JO WONDER she looks sweet as; pie and decidedly ple.ased with herself! This little miss, with the bows in her curls and her doll by the arm, is wearing the newest and best of pinafore-jumper fashions, and one that you should make up immediately for your own small The pinafore-jumper Is so deliciously full, below that down-scooped cut in the front, and the sash bow in the back accents its saucy flare.

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