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Your Baby and Mine
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.

Mrs. @. P. s. writes: Because Of the
enormous amount of people you influ-
ence, you ought to be more careful. You
hold out no hope for the correction of
ill-Shaped ears after the first few
months. I find that the best time to
begin this is the third year. I make
band at least two inches deep to Mt all
around the head, with three inches of
elastic set in, a top to fit the head and
ties to fasten it under the chin. The
cap Is worn every night and a child
soon gets used to 1t, and 1t interferes
with nothing since it is light, COM
Portable and well ventilated. At the age
Of 80 I have corrected my own ears at
least so per cent with this appliance.
Outstanding ears are so diSfiguring that
no stone should be left unturned to try
and correct them"
Answer heartily applaud your last
statement and I am sorry II gave the
idea that no hope was possible. I still
think that the sooner this Is begun the
more effective it will be, and 1 still
think, also. that II baby has outstanding
ears, ears that are placed by nature far
out from the head, inherited from an
cestors with ears of the same shape,
that it is pretty hopeless proposition.
Try it, Of course, but don't expect mir
acles.
Right in line with this argument
am copying for you a bit from Marie
Montessori's article in the current Chill
dren, the magazine for parents (cur-
rent when this was written). 1t says:
Formerly mothers arduously wrapped
their babies in swaddling clothes to
make their legs straight; they cut
through the flesh that tied their
tongues so that they should learn to
speak; they put tight little caps on their
heads to prevent ears from sticking out,
they turned the child from side to side
lest the skull bones be malformed and
stroked and pulled babies button noses
so that their profles might be fine and
regular! Hygiene nowadays has proved
beyond a doubt that the little noses
grow shapely, the ears nestle to the
head, the legs grow straight and strong
through natures own laws and that in
reference here is not only useless but
harmful"
This is exactly what believe. think
1t makes no difference If baby always
sleeps on one side or on his tunmy, or
wears q cap or whatnot. If healthy and
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| blENVENlDO

strict conformity with Government
policy, and that no day or event is rec
ognized which does not bear the stamp
OF approval Of the United States Gov
eminent.
The display of f1age on appropriate
occasions is only one method employed
by Washington hostelries to court the
favor of the Capitals cosmopolitan
population and draw distinguished
foreign visitors as their guests.
Others even more novel and requir-
ing much greater effort and expense
are employed daily.
For instance, when a hotel is a rem
devious for Latin American oficialdom,
it requires employees who come into con-
tact with the guests to have a CONVEX
sational knowledge of Spanish.
A powerful automobile sped out of
one of the principal avenues in Wash
mgton late in the afternoon. At the
wheel was a 14-year-old boy. Beside
him sat nveried chauffeur.
Just ahead little girl was alight-
ing from a street car. An instan,
later she was rushed to q hospital Sc
riously injured.
The driver of the automobile was the
son of Sir Esme Howard, British Am
basSador to the United States. The
automobile bore the crest Of his
majesty'S empire.
Despite the fact Sir Esme expressed
the willingness and desire to waive his
right of diplomatic immunity, precedent
decreed that this could not be done.
One United States Senator demanded
on the floor Of the Senate that the
case be prosecuted. Others urged that
the parents Of the child seek damages
Every day, while the controversy
ragged, a car bearing Sir Esme and Lady
Isabella, his wife, came to the child S
home. Lady Isabella brought flowers.
A mother herself, she sympathiZed with
the child's mother. And she kept this
up until the child recovered.
The parents of the injured child came
completely under her spell. Nothing
further was heard Of the affair.
This little incident is typical of tie.
hold Lady Isabella has on those who
know her In Washington. Everywhere
she is known as the friend and coun-
selor Of all.
Not since Lady Pauncefote of Preston
has a wife of the dean of the diplo-
matte corps been so approachable and
kindly to the women who compose
Lady Isabella. Nor can the foreign
circle boast of q more energetic mem
Der.
Her activities are both social and
philanthropic. and are numerous and
varied. Always they are of a purely
personal nature.
AS wife of the dean Of the diplomatic
corps she Is forced to divide her day
and adhere to her schedule in the
sternest manner Like Mrs. Hoover,
she employs full-time social secretary,
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eggs from fellow. It's only 10 min
utes from the station and Ill be back
In hurry"
The policeman on the beat pulls
the box"
Yeah, it's me, sarg," he says I'm
little late, but I met a friend and
we had tanning bee. What. you say!
A robbery on this beat? Well. when
I get around to it, I'll investigate it.
I think Ill go over to the one-arm
and grab off a bite Of lunch. If any
thing comes up, just give me buzz
there. Oh, say, a guy told me this
morning that somebody had lifted his
gas buggy. I told him we'd try to
help him out maybe tomorrow or so.
Good-by!"
The hospital nurse: mo. doctor.
didn't give Mr.. Fidget his pills. The
girls played bridge so late I oversight.
I forgot to mark the chart, but day
or two won't make any difference.
BY the way, I'm going to take few
hours of this afternoon to do some
shopping and maybe take in movie.
Certainly, doctor, I'll be back-and
when"
The actor: You say it's $50 and
the house Is crowded. Well, let EN- wait.
Can't you see I'm entertaining some
friends. I can't throw my friends out
of the dressing room unceremoniously
Just because there are customers out in
front. Start the overture at 9 o'clock,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

and maybe I'll be able to go on by $50.
If can't, I'll let you know.
X X
The telephone operator: Oh, pardon
me. Were you ringing long? What
number, please. just minute, hold the
wire. The boy friend has just dropped
in. Now, what was the number again,
please. Isn't it a lovely day? You say
you're in hurry. Well. it's too hot to
be bothered. Why don't you send a tele-
gram? All right. cents please. Drop
dime or quarter. don't care. Pardon
me-what did you say. Gertie? No, I
was talking to girl friend. Here's your
party.
The captain of a company of troops:
Sergeant, my compliments to the col
cnel, and tell him the boys were up all
night on the line and We simply cannot
go over the top for couple Of hours.
If Company B wants to go, let 'em go.
Besides. I'm not going to fight today
until the second lcoie comes through
with that So he owes me. He's trying
to welsh on his bet, and I won't take a
chance on something happening to him
until he comes across.
~ X II
Radio announcer: It is now 9:04
Eastern standard time. The next num-
Der was to have been Rudolpho Rigo-
letti, the Italian singer. Mr.. Rigoletti
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String Beans.

With tomatoes: Cut on board some
tender string beans and cook them until
nearly done, then drain and add to
them two or three tomatoes cut fine,
and half dozen small new onions,
sliced. Cook for half an hour or SO
longer, stirring occasionally, so that the
tomato will form sauce. Add salt and
sugar to taste, and good piece of
butter, and serve. The tomato and
onion may be cooked together before
adding to the beans, if preferred.
English style: Silver some new string
beans the long way. Divide If too long.
Cook. uncovered, in plenty of rapidly
boiling water to which little baking
soda has been added to keep them a
better green, until tender. Add to a
quart of the beans one teaspoonful each
of salt and sugar. Drain, add more salt
If liked, place on hot dish, add a very
liberal quantity Of butter, and squeeze
over the whole the juice Of lemon
Place in the oven for minute until
very hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
Little Girls Fond of Accessories
BY MARY MARSHALL.

them than they do If they could do
precisely what they pleased.
Mothers realize or should realize that
the entire effect of smartness in little
girls ensemble may be ruined by too
many accessories or accessories Of the
wrong sort. Jewelry seldom adds to
the smartness of a little girls appear
ance. Handbags, If carried at all,
should be simple and very youthful.
Those shown in today's sketch are far
more attractive for the little girl than
more elaborate bags made in imitation
of the larger bags carried by their
mothers.
To wear under a light frock that
does not need slip. the new camisoles
that do up in the back are most con-
venient. II you would like copy of
this weeks circular giving diagram
pattern and directions for making,
please send a stamped, self-addressed
envelope to Mary Marshall. care of this
paper, and it will be sent to you at
once.
Copyright, 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

could take that fishing trip. He would
be doing what he enjoyed and she
would not have qualms because she had
deserted him in the hot weather,
But would he think she was tired
of him is she said she wanted to go by
herself?
Fate played into her hands, for that
evening as Roger read the paper, his eye
lighted on an advertisement of fish
ing trip. He read it aloud, rather
wistfully, and then Lois read her letter.
The result was that each one took a
vacation most enjoyable.
Lois packed her bags with care. She
knew that she would need evening
clothes for dancing with wrap. stockings
and pumps to complete the costume.
Next she packed clothes for the street.
Nearly ali her dresses We're Of small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
Potato Croquettes.

To each two cupfuls of hot mashed
potato allow one tablespoonful Of but
ter and half a teaspoonful each of salt
and onion juice. Beat together and
cool slightly before adding the yolk of
an egg. Form the cold mixture into
balls and roll in crumbs to which
chopped parsley has been added, then
into egg slightly beaten with one table,
spoonful of cold water and into plain
crumbs. Immediately before serving
fry in hot fat, a few at time, until
nicely Drowned, drain on soft paper
and serve piled in a pyramid. Gro
quotes must be so small they will be-
come thoroughly heated through in the
short time 1t takes to brown them.
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not malformed by disease or ricketts, he
will be when grown q sum or selection
Of the physical characteristics of his
ancestors.
I wonder II YOU have ever seen the
small caps tat can be bought ready
made? think T. rather useless to make
them at home, as the readymade ones
are so light and strong If one must
use them, I'd prefer the latter with soft.
strong tape over the ears instead of
elastic. And there is no logical reason
for believing that one must wait until
the third year to begin this. I'm sure
you must admit that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
NANCY PAGE
What Does One Pack for
Visit to City?
By FLORENCE LA GANKE

Lois could scarcely wait until Roger
came home. A college classmate who
had been travelling for two years since
graduation was to be in New York tor a
month and wanted Lois to be her guest
at her hotel with her for a week.
Lois was of two minds. She had
never left Roger since they were mar
ried. But she knew that 1t was a good
thing for all married couples to take
occasional vacations away from each
other. II she went to New York Roger
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for the problems she Is called upon to
meet are many and complicated.
She must set the example for others
In her circle. In recent years the corps
has grown so large that the task con-
fronting the first lady" of the corps
Is tremendous.
Deans Of the diplomatic corps in
Washington have succeeded each other
rapidly since Lord Pauncefote's death.
M. Jusserand and his lady were Just
getting the reins in hand when the
war came.
Upon Lady 1sabella-who has been
in Washington since 1924-has fallen
the task of welding the broken chain.
That she has been
successful, every
one agrees.
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I " L z u " tALC
breeze each day
during his stay.
On the occasion
of q national holi-
day of some for
eign country, if
representative of
the dip1o m a tic
that country Is a
resident Of the
hotel, as a cour-
tesy to him his
flag is flown for
the day.
At such times
hotel authorities
consult with the
State Department
to make sure that
that the act Is i'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

prints. With matching or contrasting
silk coat she had the smartest possible
ensemble for the street during the hot
weather.
She took no sports clothes since such
things are out of place in a big city
Her shoes and gloves were plain and in
the best of taste. She looked the kind
of person she really was-a well-bred
lady with clothes suited to her income
ana position.
Howmuch should one spend for clothes?
Write to Nancy Page, care Of this paper.
enclosing Q stamped, self-addressed en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

One mother says:
My husband always buys his shirts in
pairs for he knows that 1t will be real
economy for me when come to make
Betty's dresses. When they are worn
out at the neck and cuffs cut them up
for dresses and boomers for her. If
had just one shirt I could not get out
both the boomers and the dress, but
having two, I can cut a whole outfit
very advantageously and not have to
use any of the spots that show weak
ness. Sometimes if Betty is not in need
of dresses will make an apron for my
self, and find that these garments al
ways wear we'll, as shifting is SO much
stronger than the ordinary cloth we use
for these things.
(Copyrisht, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

Every year she visits her native land.
She married Sir Esme while he was on
diplomatic service in Rome.
Both are devout Catholics and the
greater part of their charity work Is
along this line. They have been es-
pecially generous to all boys clubs and
societies and toward all benefits and
bazaars intended to add to their Ii
braries or gymnasium equipment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
BRAIN TESTS

Two lists are given here: the one at
the left consists Of general names-of
geographic description. The list at the
right includes proper names only.
The object Is to identify or classify
each of the proper names by using one
of the names at the left. But consid-
cradle care must be exercised in doing
this; otherwise you will have some def
nitions left over at the finish A GER
tain proper name may be the name of
a State or a river; If you use 1t rs a
State, you may cut out another State
that appears in the list.
Time limit Is three minutes.
General names. Proper names.
% state Caribbean
20 island Erie
go sea Florida
% city Delaware
go mountain Cuba
(6) river Washington
CD lake Maine
90 peninsula Ontario
Do not refer to the answer until you
have checked off the proper pairs by
putting numbers after words in the
second list.
Caribbean, sea; Erie, city; Florida,
peninsula: Delaware, river: Cuba,
island; Washington, mountain; Maine,
State; Ontario, lake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

FOR LITTLE GIRLS. CRETONNE
BEACH BAG AND PARASOL TO
MATCH, PRINTED GREEN CHECK
SILK SCARF AND BAG RED
LEATHER BAG AND BELT, Or
NAMENTED WITH LIED
WHITE LEATHER DOG. WASH
ABLE WHITE KID GLOVES WITH
DEEP SCALLOPS.
worn for protection or through sense
of modeSty. Belts we're worn before
blouses, and bracelets before sleeves.
There is certainly nothing at all new
about an appreciation of accessories if
this is the case.
That may explain the amazing fond
ness that little girls have for various
small things of dress. They would
usually wear a great many more of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
Mr.. RIGoLErT1 WAS
FINISHING A GAVE
OF HNOCHLE-

hangar till late. I guess your ships
o. k. If anything happens while you're
up, let me know when you get down and
I'll have it fixed. I'm all in. Didn't hit
the mattress till bells.
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Without Standardization what would
be the result?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

A fondness for the small things of
dress that we call accessories is deeply
ingrained in us all. Little girls take
an interest in their handbags, parasols,
scarfs. gloves and jewelry before they
give much thought to dresses or coats.
And among primitive folk suppose ac-
cessories of dress are worn before the
dress itself.
Scientists tell us that dress was used
for ornamental purposes before it was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

Is JUST 1lIllSillIlB a
game of pinochle
with his accom-
PIANIST, and will not
be able to appear
for five minutes.
We ask you to
stand by until he
decides to go on.
At 10 or IL o'clock,
or som e W h e r e
around that time,
we will present the
Gimlet Boys"
y \ X X
Airplane mechan-
lie to aviator: ]
amt had a chance
to service your
crate, lootenant. I
didn't get to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

Where her pred
e C e Sor, Lady
Geddes, was Anglo
American to the
finger tips, Lady
Isabella is perhaps
the most complete
example of Anglo
Italian nobility.
She comes from
the most exclusive
Italian alistocracy.
In her own right
she enjoys rank
and precedence II:
the courts of both
London and Rome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

A visitor in the city writes: II
have lust witnessed hundreds of Gov
eminent employees emerging from the
various buildings. The sight has I'M
pressed me with the accuracy OF my
conviction-i. e. we are living IN a
highly standardized era. We not only
work in droves but play in droves.
We have lost that individualism cher
ished by our forbears. Our super
efficiency has impaired our initiative
and made machines of most OF US.
I could not help meditating upon this
when I saw the 4:30 throngs departing
r. c."
The subject is too deep for this
column. Every now and then some IN
dependent soul emits complaint about
the age of Standardization. If we were
not standardized automobiles would
still be the rich mans toy instead OF
selling for a dime a dozen. That our
initiative, individual If not collective,
is not impaired is proved by compare
lively recent devices provided by m
ventive minds for the convenience ana
entertainment of the masses.
Those who serve the public must. 10
a greater or less degree, submit to Svs-
TENS of standards formulated by those
charged with the administration OF
order, Otherwise. listen to the rail-
road engine driver speaking to his
friend the conductor.
well, Joe, old Number 9999 is due
to 90 now. It's 7:03. I was up late
last night with the boys In little
game, and I don't feel so hot this
.s.ar naf n -
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DAILY DIET RECIPE
CABBAGE TUSCAN.
Shredded raw cabbage, 2 cups.
Canned tomato juice, "a cup.
Olive oil, IA cup.
Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons.
Garlic Glove, /.
Salt, 81 teaspoon.

Serves four people.
Wash and finely shred cab
bage. Put the olive oil, tomato
juice, lemon juice, salt and gar
lie Glove in a wide-mouth bottle
and shake until we'll blended and
let stand one hour to bring out
garlic flavor. Then dress cab
bage with this mixture and let
it soak in dressing In ice box
two hours. Arrange on individ-
ual salad plates. A strip of pi-
mento or green pepper or an
olive or beet section could be
used as a garnish.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe furnishes much fiber,
much lime, iron and vitamins A,
B and C. Good in laxative diet.
Can be eaten by normal adults
of average or under weight and
by those wishing to reduce if olive
oil were omitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

AIlOA AlAALS' w AAoN w.
you say We knock
off a few hours
sleep and start
about 10 o'clock?"
Il don't know,
Pete, but what
you're right. My
kid was ailing last
night. C t t l n ,
some teeth. May
be we'd better take
this bunch of pas
sengers as far as
Philly and grab
some sleep there"
by the way. Joe, /"
says the engineer.
II want to stop off
at Windham juno
L.. I -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

The Moslem festival of Edid-ul- AHA,
concentrating the sacrifice of Abra-
ham, was observed by more than 800
people at Working Mosque, Surrey, Eng
land, this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25

Nine-tenths of the petroleum produced
in Rumania last year was supplied by
nine companies. representing largely
American and European capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
BY HERBERT PLUMMER.

CHoULD high official Of a foreign
~ country be a guest at a local hotel
the emblem Of his native land Is un-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
When yON1
Children Cry
for 1t

Mothers, who take one simple
precaution, are seldom worried.
With a bottle Of Fletcher'S Cas-.
toria in the house they can do
what their doctor would tell them
to do. when baby is fretful, fever
ish, colicky. constipated or stuffed
up with cold-give few drops Of
this pure vegetable, pleasant
tasting preparation. 1t comforts
Baby and soothes him to sleep in
a jiffy. It's perfectly safe for the
youngest infant. Use it freely
and as often as needed, specialists
advise. A more liberal dose is all
it takes to comfort and relieve
older children, when feverishness,
bad breath, no appetite, colds,
etc, show they need a good purg-
ing. The mark of genuine Cas-
toria is the Fletcher signature on
the wrapper. Look for it to avoid
limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-25
DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX
Suky Husband-Does Man Want Other Men
in Wife's Family?-How Much
Money to Get Married?


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