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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
BY Maria Jeritza

1T Is refreshing to hear that
= the fashion of extreme slen-
derness has had its day.
Curves are once more coming
into vogue.
OF course, the standards of
beauty have never changed, so
far as authorities on health and
art are concerned. The proper
tions of the Venus de Milo have
remained classic standard
throughout the ages.
But during the last few years,
women have sought to attain a
straight-line, flat figure which is
not really natural. This meant
extreme reducing measures which
have lead in countless cases to
digestive trouble, weakened nerves
and even risk of consumption.
After all, Is the boyish figure
when carried to the point of
angularity, beautiful? Certainly
it does not count for health or
happy old age.
Miss Gertrude Ederle. with her
fine shoulder and chest develop
ment, and sturdy, well-deve!oped
muscles. is a model Of graceful
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through a distinctly erotic phase.
Research among primitive races,
however. is showing that their
dancing Is essentially siren.
uOus exercise in physical rhythm
and that it largely originated as
a means Of keeping the body fit
to perform it's necessary func-
lions, and proved so efficient that
1t had a positive survival value.
Miss Elite Rout and her hus.
band, r. A. Hornibrook. of
New Zealand-wives and hus-
bands seem to have different
names in that cOuntry--made
this discovery among the Maoris
and some of the West African
tribes. They have based a new
system of physical culture, CEN
tered in abdominal rhythmic
movements, on these character
istic dance movements Of primi-
tive peoples.
The system begins by recogniz,
ing that native dancing Is chiefly
composed of rhythmical move
ments of the pelvis, and TO the
eyes OF travellers Is so individually
connected with sex that II has
@sen hastily assumed to be in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
Primitive Dancing For Your Health
property

which their life and property
ultimately depend.
Rhythmic exercises cause the
primitive to sweat freely and
stimulate his abdominal organs,
to complete evacuation, so that
he never suffers from that bug.
bear Of modern civilization-intes.
final stasis. or constipation, with
its consequent poisoning of the
muscles and nerves.
If abdominal muscles are toned
up their owner does not suffer
from constipation, but he cannot
properly exercise these muscles
without exercising all the others.
This is the reason for and orr
gin of the uch-maliSned dance
movements known as the "danse
du Ventre' and "danse du der
riere."
Primitive man also knew that
primitive movements. rather than
Jerks" gave the best results,
both in achieving coordination Of
movement and in stimulating the
proper function of the human
drainage system, for his energy
was thus expended economically
and less strain was put on the
heart.
Stretching and contracting of
the muscles, exercising OF the
lungs and vibration of the en-
tire system were all provided for.
Much of the technique of mod
ern massage is based on the prtn-
ciples of primitive exercise. Un-
fortunately this native physical
culture is dying out. and the
races are dying out with 1t.
There is a demand for a com.
mon sense physical education
based on the importance of the
physical culture of the abdominal
and pelvic regions. with the per-
feet muscular control that 1t In
sures.
This demand may prove the
starting point of a great popu.
lar revival in physical fitness.
This in turn may lead to a racial
revolt against many of the dis
eases of civilization, which are so
largely due to the breaking of
biological rhythns and the physi
illogical anarchy that results.
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another and take their slaves
with them just as they could
take any other goods.
3. GEOGRAPHY. The Adriatic
Sea bounds Greece on the west
and the Aegean Sea on the east.
4. BUSINESS. The steel plants
owned by Andrew Carnegie formed
the nucleus of the United States
Steel Corporation in 1901.
5. MANKIND. Until recently,
China was ruled by its thinkers.
s. HUMAN NATURE The late
Senator Palmer, Of Michigan, has
left a bequest of 100000 for
the creation of n school Of home
making and mothercraft.
7. GENERAL SCIENCE. The
purpose of the root of a plant Is
to obtain a firm grip or foot
hold for the plant, and to at.
tract and carry to the plant the
liquid matter constituting its
food.
8. LAW. A ward whose prop
erty has not been managed with
due care and diligence by his
guardian may call the latter
to account after attaining his
majority, if the court has not
already done SO.
9. CIVICS. The competitive posi-
lions in the United States Civil
Service amount to 100000.
10. ART. Ferdinand Boil Q616-
s0) was the favorite pupil of
Rembrandt
II. MUSIC. Cesar Franck
Q822-90), the eminent French
composer, was second only to
Bach in the creation of mag
nificenG music for the organ.
IL. HEALTH. Milk causes
more epidemics than water does.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

l. LITERATURE. Who was an
cient Rome's greatest orator?
2. HISTORY. Who was the first
European to see the Pacific Ocean
from American shores?
3. GEOGRAPHY. What per.
centage Of the hydroelectric power
Of the United States is produced
in the South?
4. BUSINESS. What Is meant
by run" on a bank?
s. MANKIND. Which Jewish
holiday celebrates the deliverance
OF the Hebrews from slavery in
Egypt?
6, HUMAN NATURE. What is
meant by "platonic love-?
Z. GENERAL SCIENCE. Who
discovered radium?
8. LAW. Why Is 1t necessary
to specify the date OF payment in
a promissory note?
8. CIVICS. How long will our
forests last at the present rate of
consumption?
10. ART. Who was Americas
foremost etcher?
IL. MUSIC. Which F'rench-com-
poser was the greatest representa-
tive Of the musical impression.
lists?
IL. HEALTH. why Is the pro-
lection of the mouth against dirt
and disease one of the first essen
tials OF good health?
Answers to Yesterdays Questions
l. LITERATURE. According to
ancient fable, the Greek gods dwelt
on Mt. Olympus.
2. HISTORY. The bred Scot
Decision is the celebrated opinion
handed down by the United
States Supreme Court in 1857
that shareholders could migrate
from one part Of the Union to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
Too Long Delay
May End Love,
Says Author

OJ ASA ~ u I'LL SS~~
600 YOU'VE really sold this
~ tearoom" exclaimed Juliana's
friend regretfully. looking about
the enchanting place Juliana had
made so homelike. yet so allur-
ingly different"
Yes-isn't 1t wonderful effer-
Vesced Juliana. Two Jumps?
More lemon?" as she refilled her
friends teacup.
But are you sure you will have
no regrets?" persisted her friend.
"You have made such success
of the tearoom, Juliana. Are you
sure you will not miss the indie
pendence Of making money and
the intoxication of success-and
New York? You know, South
Center is a tiny place. Can even
Tom make amends for the bust
ness career you're giving up?
Couldn't he come here instead and
build up a practice in New York;"
Juliana laughed.
MY dear, the new career I'm
taking up can be pursued just
as well in South Center as here.
I've proved now that l can
make a success of business.
have proved that if ever 1 should
have to do it. / can earn my Nv
ing. But I'm not going to let
this tearoom or any other career
swamp my happiness as Toms
wife.
tom has built up his practice
down there in the primitive
mountain country where he's
needed. My career from now on
Is going to be that of Toms
wife.
I'm his letter today" Juliana
added. switching the subject
from careers, she says he has
started a hotbed Of violets for
me, so that / can have violets
all winter. Isn't that heavenly"
And Juliana's blue eyes shone
rs brightly as her golden hair.
The problem Juliana solved by
selling her tearoom is one that
faces many modern young WON.
en-. Is it worth while to post
pone marriage for the sake of
a. career? When one or the
other must be sacrificed, which
merits first consideration?
Statistics from Child Mar.
riages." by Richmond and Hail.
tend to prove that modern girls
are to some extent postponing
marriage for careers. In countries
where there is a wage demand
for the labor of girls, they marry
later in life than in countries
where this demand does not ex-
ist."
In other words, modern girls
enjoy earning their living suf-
ficiently to induce them to post.
pone marriage for a few years so
that they may continue to enjoy
the independence of being wage.
earners.
Does this tendency among girls
to succeed at self-supporting work
before marriage add to the rich
ness. usefulness and enjoyment
of life for them?
Is there danger that through
postponing marriage they may
finally give up all thought Of
marriage? Can a successful ca
reer without marriage give. a
woman the best that life has to
offer? Or do women need a sat
isfying, full, emotional life through
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
LIBERTY LIES
AT FINGER
ENDS

EREEDOM-what is it?
II Everybody talks about it.
every one seems to want e eff
l only had a little more free.
dom from the responsibility ]
might accomplish so much" ''H
could be free of anQoyances-
petty things-always getting in
the way Of happiness" IF l..
rowmindedness. misunderstand-g
ing"
You hear these things: your:
friends say them; you say them .
yourself. And yet e.
Who binds you to RESPONSE
bility? Who wastes your time
and effort on small unimportant
things? Who limits you by what,
others say and do? $.
Isn't it you, yourself?
It's q failure to ses life as a
whole. a splendid. sweeping thing !
of breadth and depth. that makes
a single object-a responsibility
loom large and appear as an
obstacle to progress. There Is
no responsibility that can hold
you from the upward way u
you will put It in its proper
place and see that it remains
there.
The small annoyances that
seem to crowd so close that you
can't move because Of them are
bothersome only as you give
them importance. You get In a
rut-get to thinking that every
detail is significant-that 1t must
have your best attention and
effort-and you waste yourself
It's astonishing how many things.
will take care of themselves II
let alone. =
As for interference of those
around you-that, too. is unim :
portant. although many bellows
that it does create bondage.
One Of the big lessons life
teaches is to rise above that.
to be so sure of yourself that
you can have no apprehension
Of others opinions.
Emerson said: cit is easy in
the world to live after the
worlds opinion; it is easy in
solitude to live after our own.
But the great man is he who,
in the midst Of the crowd. keeps
with perfect sweetness the in
dependence Of solitude.
The independence of Solitude!
That Is freedom.
But freedom. like the King
dom OF Heaven. IS within you.
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and women shall live together in
pairs, and that girls shall become
wives and mothers. Natures in
tent satisfies our own deepest
wishes and longings. So do not
be rnisled, in considering the prob
lem of whether to postpone mar.
riage for the sake of your work,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

Some OF US have one-track
minds. We become greatly In
terested in our work which re-
suits in our weekly pay envelope.
And this Is as 1t should be.
But sometimes ambition and
concentration on work crowd out
all thought or wish for romance.
Mother Nature intends that men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

whether rich or poor, including
royalty and youthful milionaires,
are training to be self-supporting.
Fortunes sometimes vanish over
night-you never can tell. But
the woman who can earn her
living is insured against poverty,
slavery to vice and despair.
II can earn my living II I wish,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

I" Charleston, /"
for instance
that are not
only graceless
and even gro
tesque, but SO
unhygienic as
to be positive.
ly harmful.
The trouble
is that, view
ed historically,
we a re too
prone to re-
gard dancing
as a means of
pleasure and q
spectacular art,
which had It's
origin in relig-
ion and Ssad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
By Chas. A. L. Reed, MD.

WHETHER you are or are not
w a dancer you must be in
terested in all exercises that re-
late to your health.
There are certain dances-the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

by teaching any one of four
languages" laughed certain
young heiress. Besides, think
1 could earn my way dancing"
What she said Is literally true,
but fortunately she Is earning
her way instead as happy wife
OF an English peer, and mother
of his four lovely children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

happy marriage, in order to enjoy
full measure Of content and peace?
1t may be worth while for girls
to think little about these ques-
tons in planning the future, while
they are at the outset Of LIES ad-
venture and journey.
The butterfly life is not any
longer in vogue. Nearly all girls,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

by the pleasure you feel in earn
ing your own money and enjoy
ing little luxuries you may have
to forego after your marriage. Be
content to begin simply, living
on your husbands salary and
gradually help him and yourself
to prosperity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

The east coast Of England IL
rapidly being eaten away by the
sea. The town Of Dunwich lies
beneath the waves, and Holder
ness is fighting a losing battle. =
A half million people live on the
desert lands OF the Sahara.
Big game animals are increas-
ing in the National Parks. Elk
have multiplied to such an ex-
tent as to make necessary
special open season in some of
the parks, during which q limited
number may be killed. :.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

GGVWONT parlor1" said
And the only walked in but simply ranl
For the maid had subconsciouy
charm wherein strangely entanged
that there easy way forget.
And what is this elusive thing called
would like Beautiful
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

and social prestige would all
for the priceless possession called charm"
Charm would of necessity include pleasing pesonone
that radiate endness kindness cleanliness
fulnss opetuness natuaness sincerity and intelligence
It takes all of those ingredients
the web of
crudtes of youhfuness fall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

that with little of Lies experience takes
the LOOM And other qualities that into the making of
this fascinating web Cupid
and adds his her web really completed
element-LOVE-o her ire
sistible
An enchanting bewching thing
Il is WEB HER CHARMS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

exercises that reduce the size Of
a stout woman will also add
flesh to her over-slender sister.
Do you wish to increase your
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

right degree of flesh-neither too
little nor too much. 1t may
sound like a paradox, but it is
quite true that the Same virorous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

beauty as well as of health and
strength. Let US be glad that
modern fashions are swinging
more to her well-developed ath-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

letic type.
If you develop your muscles by
exercise, proper nourishn1ent and
rest, they will take on Just the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

only the value of sunlight but
also that OF maintaining undis.
turbed the rhythmic cycle OF
nourishment and drainage on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09

decent. For this, these investiga- (
tors tell US. there Ia no justifl.
cation.
Primitive peoples know not
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Marvellous Ancient StOne-Craft

THE Pyramids Egypt according modern scholars
between the years B. and ASA B. Co. in
suy fitted together that the naked eye cannot detect
the points of Junction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-09
This Day in Our History

THE great fire Chicago place October g. 1911 Inc
ragged before under control 1t
have blessing because it made room
for newer, better Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
MURDER RATE IN
 CHICAGO DECLINES
First Six Months Show 30 Per
 Cent Fewer HOmiCideS

Chicago, July 1 P>-Sharp down. ward trend in the murder rate in Chicago and Cook county is shown in figures made public today by Coronor Oscar Wolff.
 While the first six months of the year saw some of tho ctiy's most sensational cases, actually there were 30 per cent fewer murders committed than in the same period in 1925.
 A general decline in the number of deaths by violence is shown in the report. Where there were 260 between January and July a year ago, there were 219 this year. Of the 1925 slayings. POP were desig- mated murders, by the coroner's juries. while o fthe killings so far this year, 15S have been termed murders.
 Most Of the deaths by violent means were caused by bullets and the coroner's report listed 36 of the killings as 'iustifable" and one as accidental.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
5 Navy Officers Attend
 Submarine Training Glass

New London, July 1 LP-Fifty-fve navy officers Of the United States navy today entered upon a six months intensive course in submar- inc tactics at the navy submarine school at the submarine base here. At the completion of their course the officers will be certified as qualified to command and operate submarines. and will be assigned to duty with the undersea fleet.
 The class is one Of the largest to enter the submarine school in re- cent years. The submarines Ot. O-2, O-S, s-1, s-S, S-49, and $50. the latter a sister ship Of the ill., fated Sol, have been assigned to the school as training ships. Con- mander F. w. Scanland is in charge of the school.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
Statues of Missionaries
 To Be Set In Cathedral

New York, July 1 LP}-Bishop Will liam T. Manning announces that eight statues to be set up in the nave of the cathedral of St. John the Divine will represent mission aries of various denominations who were famous in the religious life Of America.
 Among the missionaries chosen are:
 John Eliot, "the apostle to the Indians" q CongregationaIist who did missionary work in Massachu- setts.
 Roger Williams, founder of the state of Rhode Island
 Bishop Samuel Seabury of Con- nicticut, first bishop of the Episco- pal church in the United States.
 The statues will be about feet high and almost 50 feet above the floor of the nave.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
FRENCH FRANC IS
 DROPPING LOWER
Tumbl0S To New Bottom Price
 of S0,9O This Morning

Paris. July 1 LP)-The French franc today dropped to another low record, being quoted on the Bourse at S6.9O to the dollar and 179.30 to the pound.
 Bourse circles were inclined 10 at tribute the slump to the uncertain faith in the new Briand cabinet. the cooIness with which the recent min isterial declaration was received and the persistent signs Of conflict in parliament over the pressing finan- cial situation in France.
 The shake up in the Bank oC France, with talk that the govern ment is still considering the Use or part of its gold reserve 10 repatriaty paper francs now held abroad. also has had some effect on the situation. This is apparently true despite dec larations that the substitution of M. Robineau as governor or tho bank by NJ. Moreau. in no wise jusufcs fear that there will be a radical change in the policy Of the institu- tiCn.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
ART INSTITUTE ROBBED
Detroit Policeman Frustrates Rob- bcrs Who Get Away With Only S75,000 Persian Rug.

Detroit, July i LP) -- 4 half mil lion dollar robbery of the Detroit Art institute was partially frus- trated early today when a patrol man passed the side of the build ing from which valuable art ob- iects were being lowered Three men drove away in large coach taking with them a S75,n00 Persian rug, formerly the property Of Lady Ludlow of London, England, which was a gift to the institute of Mir and Mrs. EGsel Ford.
 On the sidewalk at the end of a rope which hung from the institute was marble bust that cost S2S,- GOO. Near the upper end of the rope the police found q Franz Hals painting worth $3O,000 and three other Tnrsian rugs of great value.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
MILK PRICES UP

Oneco, July Pl-starting today
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
LONDON SEASON
 ID BE PROLONGED
Royalty To Extend Receptions
 Further Into Season

London, July i P>--Prolongation of the London season by a week or two has given the Prince of Wales opportunity to complete his plans for entertaining guests at Marl- borough House. The house will be ready by the early part of August. In his entertaining, Wales will he assisted hY his sister. Princess Mary.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
Duggan's Plane Soon
 To Take To The Air

Para, Brazil, July 1 Pl-Bernardo Duggan, the Argentine aviator, and his companions. left here today on tug for Maraca Island. near where they had to make a forced landing on the ocean some time ago when their seaplane ran short Of gas. They are carrying back oil and fuel and also material to repair the slight damage done to the plane when it came down. Duggan expects to re- sume the flight Saturday or Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
FINDS "CAL" TALKATTVE

Visitor Says Coolidge Permits His
 Visitors to Say the "Yesses And
 Noes"
 New York, July 1 R,-Presldont Coolidge is not the silent Cal" of popular fancy, but a talkative per son, in the opinion of Jacob S. Worm-Muller, counsellor to the Norwegian Nobel institute.
 MT. Muller. who is completing 8 tour Of the United States. says the president is willing 10 let the other fellow say the 'yessos and the noes. ["
 T found your president very will ing to talk" said Mr. Muller We discussed many subjects, including that of women in institutes Of high er learning, and he carried the bur- den Of the conversation,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
MURDER IN THE BRONX,

New York. July tPt-Jamcs Otto. lf. was shot and killed last night IS he walked along lonely road in the Bronx, Otto's companion. James De Eco, 16, said a man approached them and without warning shot the boy through the head. The man es- caped. Police could assign no motive for the staying.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
Gasoline Saving

DTe to >he SaT7o feature or 1a anra, you save gasoline Hf 2 Gart,Ita. Sometimes tha sa :. 2t ruT ceat.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
AWARDED pRIESTIY MEDAL.

New York. July 1 (P(-Edgar r. Smith, for many years provost of the University Of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Priestley medal for outstanding achievements in the chemical field during 1926.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01
who will act as hostress.

The present season has been notable for a record number of royal hostesses who have given and intend 10 give larger parties than for many seasons. There are no less than 15 royal hostesses in town at present. led by Princess Mary Las celles, who started the ball rolling at her town residence, Crewe House.
 The Princess Royal, Princess Louise, and Princess Arthur or Con- naught will be busy during the next few weeks at their town houses, while Lady Patricia Ramsay, better known as Princess Pat" Princess Beatrice, Lady Maud Carnegie, and the Dowager Marchioness Of Milford Haven also are entertaining ire quently.
 With practically all the American hostesses, headed by Mrs. Houghton, wife oi the ambassador, the Duchess
New Britain herald., 1926-07-01

the price of milk here will be rais- ed one cent a quart, making the price for July S1h cents, 1t was an- nounced to the milk producers of eastern Connecticut. These produc- CTS ship booOO quarts daily to Providence and Boston.