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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-02
OUR CHILDREN
~ ANGELO PATRr.

Undernourishment Is serious mat
ter. IL, means that the growth of a
child has been checked, and that can
not happen without serious conse-
quences to the future usefulness and
ultvnate happiness Of the child When
an expert child doctor says that the
child Is undernourished and ought TO
follow . special order of living, diet,
exercise, sleep and bathing, obey him
as you would the law and the Gospel.
But-and would have you consider
this most seriously make sure that the
doctor Is child doctor and one who
knows his field. Every child who does
not measure up to the health charts
requirements is not undernourished
| Human beings vary widely In height
and weight and in relative height and
weight.
Inheritance has something to do
with this. The temperament Of the
child has q lot to do with it. The
peculiar processes of digestion and as
similation have more to do with it. II
is wise to regard the doctors who
specialize in the health Of children, but
1t Is wiser to interpret the rules and
modify them to the needs of the child
in question. 1t Is the old, old story
OF common sense.
There are children who cannot eat
eggs without great discomfort. Instead
of forcing eggs upon them, give them
other food and say no more about It,.
It is more than likely that when their
bodies need eggs the children will eat
them. But If by battle and tears you
associate eggs with great unhappiness,
deep distress, that child will eat no
eggs while he has power to resist them
The same thing is true about the
quantity of milk that child must
drink All healthy children need milk.
and It is seldom indeed that child re-
fuses to take 1t. But all children do not
want to drink quart of 1t, nor should
they be asked to do so. II they ask for
four glasses of milk day. let them
have it, but do not force it upon Them
After they have had reasonable
amount Of food they may not be able
to digest any more-and food means
milk as well as potatoes.
Some children are made positively III
by cod liver oil. One little boy was I'M
derweight according to the standard
scales and his mother thought that a
tablespoonful of cod liver oil three
times a day ought to fix him up. He
lost each meal with promptness and DIS
patch, but his poor mother, cheered on
by the health idea, persisted in admip-
istering the nauseous dose until the
child took to his bed and the child
specialist came to his rescue.
The health charts and rules are gen.
Civilizations. They serve useful pur-
pose in calling attention to the health
Of the children. but nobody claims that
they are the last word. They are but
the first. Study them and use them
only as they apply to your child. IN
derweight may mean good health: it
may mean serious illness. Ask the child
specialist before you make out sched-
ule of diet and medicine.
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never felt better in their lives, and are
prepared to give the eggs rolling such
as never was witnessed in the historic
old grounds. Each has been training
for a fortnight and appears to be ship
shape.
] Crowds are beginning to fill the
huge Enclosure. Among those occupying
eggside seats are Mr.. and Mrs. Blk of
r street and the three little Bliks. The
Loots of Wisconsin avenue have arrived
with the six small LootS and are wav-
ing to friends.
THE Marine Band has just entered,
headed by Capt. Taylor Branson. Capt.
Branson is nodding to friends and the
trap drummer is shaking hands with
private policeman. I see Elmer GlutZ,
the champion egg roller, approaching
the microphone. Just minute, folks,
and I will have him speak to you. Here
he is. Let me introduce Master Elmer
GlutZ. Say hello to the folks, Elmer"
Elmer says: well, folks, I never felt
more like rolling than do today. My
arm is far more accurate than it was
last year and have more confidence
in the eggs. Egg rolling is no longer
a sport for the Simon-pures, but has
become an art, or a science, If you
please, requiring agility of hand and
keenness of eye.
When I started egg rolling, two years
ago. was but 3 years old. During the
past three years 7 have improved to
an astonishing extent.
ut is important, of course, to have
the right-shaped eggs. I use nothing
but Rhode Island Red eggs. This, OF
course, is matter of personal choice
Some well known rollers prefer Plym-
outh Rocks or Leghorns. My eggs
are chosen carefully. first for their
bouncing qualities and second for their
sturdiness. Candy eggs are barred by
the rules, and the use of china, nom
breakable egg IS sufficient to disqualify
q contestant, with the possible expulsion
from all future egg-rolling.
Il desire at this time to thank my
host of admirers and to assure them
that I will do my best to deserve the
confidence they have reposed in me. In
conclusion, let me say, May the best
boy win thank you.
Nov, ladies and gentlemen, you have
just listened to little Elmer Glutz. In
a few minutes the fray will begin. The
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n IlOSt VI 1ktblC
folks is now marching up the path
leading to the field of contest. They
are singing, How beautiful are the
birds and trees They are friends OF
the contender, and he is visibly touched
1.-THE champions mother is now ap-
preaching and asks her famous son ii
he has a clean handkerchief. Very
soon the egg rolling will begin. The
sky is overcast and threatens rain. This
will be point in favor of the con-
tender, because Elmer GlutZ is not a
good mud egg roller. He rolls best on
sunny days.
1.-THE crowd Is becoming restless and
is begging for the battle to begin. A
lady is calling, Come, come, let's see
the num- There will be moments
delay until the rollers examine each
others eggs. Loaded eggs are not per-
mitted, as every one knows, although
it is whispered that some unscrupu-
louS rollers have INDUCED in the nefari-
Gus practice Of using 6-ounce eggs.
I'VE understand that both boys will
continue to roll until they get hungry
The prize for which they are fighting
today is brand-new volume of Robin
son Cruso.' There Is side bet of IL
all-day suckers or lollipops and dish
of ice cream. The loser will receive an
ice cream soda as his share Of the
purse.
"It won't be long now. Here we are
ready to start. The referee Is patting
both boys on the head. Elmer Glut2
rolls the first egg. May the best boy
win"
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Bow.Legs: Becoming Colors.

Dear Miss Leeds: a. am very
bow-legged, and 1t is an awful handicap.
There are not many girls nowadays who
are bow-legged, and that makes me
feel very uncomfortable. DO you know
of any exercises for strengthening the
legs? Cd am is years old, 5la feet
tan and weigh 1917 pounds. I have
light brown hair, greenish-blue eyes and
naturally fair skin with freckles.
What colors can ! wear and how can
] remove the freckles? ANXIOUS.
Answer: 81 You are not alone In
your trouble. my dear, as many other
readers have asked me the same ques-
ton. There are, unfortunately, no exer-
cises that will straighten legs at your
age. BoW-legs should be corrected dur
ing early childhood. All that can sug-
gest is that you wear inconSpicuous
footwear-either black or brown-ard
choose dresses with an uneven hem
line. When sitting down or standing
do not place your feet together, but
place one slightly behind the other.
Avoid very high-heeled shoes, and be
sure that the heels are kept straight.
CD If you are and u feet tall
your present weight is good. Greens
and blues are becoming to your type,
especially in medium tones like Wedg-
wood, reseda and almond You may
wear bright sapphire, navy, Davy Jones,
old blue, cadet blue, blue-greens and
dark green's. Beige In rose or honey
tones, putty, cameo and sand shades are
becoming also. You may wear nut
browns and tans, peach, old rose, dull
orchid and brownish reds. Use freckle
lotion or cream to bleach the freckles,
1t is not likely that they will ever fade
entirely, but they viii become less con-
Spicuous. LOIS LEEDS,
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| and the first President never passed W
an opportunity to indulge in his love
of horses. John Adams was not par.
| ticularly enamored of horses, bui
| Thomas Jefferson had fine ones. He
rode his favorite, Wild Air, to Wash
| ington for his Inauguration, and the
| hours from ! to o'clock every day
were given over to riding.
John Quincy Adams often walked tc
| Holmead track, two miles from the
White House, to enjoy a race. jackson
was reared on the bach of a horse, "Ol6
Hickory" once paid $4,000 for coach
for his wife. Van Buren, had a car
riage Of dark olive, which was orna-
mented with brass trimmings. He al
ways insisted that they be polished until
they shone like gold.
Harrison declined to use handsome
carriage and four beautiful horses pre-
sented him by the Wings of Baltimore,
and he rode his own horse to- his in
auguration. Tyler bought second
hand carriage from Paulding, Secretary
OF the Navy under Van Buren,, and Polk
rode in "a carriage decorated in dark
olive with gold borders, The cushions
were deep crimson trimmed with lace.
The curtains were blue and red. Four
horses pulled 1t through the streets OF
Washington.
Zachary Taylor rode about the Capital
on the old snow-wilite horse that car
ried him through the Mexican War.
Pierce owned horse as blind as stone
wall, which he rode around Washington.
Buchanan paid $500 for set of har-
ness studded with Sc silver BIS in diff
ferent places. Abraham Lincoln's horses
were described by his coachn1an as be-
ing "a poor lot" Andrew Jackson bought
his horses from those sold by the Army
at the close Of the Civil War.
Grant was great lover of horses. He
had three which particularly appealed
to him. They were named Cincinnati,
Egypt and JEFF Davis. Hayes and Gar
field were not interested in horses.
Chester A. Arthur kept snowy teams
and beautiful saddle horses, while
Grover Cleveland owned team of seal
browns. Harrison and Mckinley were
content with the smart carriage and
teams provided by the Government.
Roosevelt was one of the Presidents
who loved horses. He may be classed
with Washington, jackson and Taylor.
He smashed all records by riding from
Washington to Warrenton, Va, and re-
turn, distance of 80 miles, in II hours.
Taft's rides were infrequent, and Will
son was in the saddle only a few times.
Harding went riding once in Washing
ton and on another occasion while Wis
iting in the mountains near Hagers-
town. Coolidge rode only once while in
Washington.
Across Missouri avenue from the
Census Bureau are several blocks Of old
houses. The windows frame dark faces,
and in the street colored boys tinker
witt ancient automobiles.
OAe of the houses is distinguished
from the others by a broken board
carelessly wired to the railing Of the
steps. This is numbered 81 and reads
JOHN TYLER
RESIDED IN THIS HOUSE
BEFORE HE BECAME
PRESIDENT.
AS Tyler entered Congress in 1916 he
may have lived in the house more than
100 years ago. Locking at it che docs
not hesitate to believe il.
The sign, Rooms for Ian" TIC hot-
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Lessons in English
By W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused: While author, y
"poet," lecturer" and doctor" are used
for both masculine and feminine
genders, actress" is preferred for the
feminine gender, not factor"
Often mispronounced: Applicable; ac-
cent first syllable, not the second.
Often misspelled: Mammoth; three
ms.
Synonyms: Delightful, pleasant, pleas
ing, gratifying, charming. agreeable,
refreshing.
Word study: use word three times
and it is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today's word: Inscriptions; un-
principled. HE was an INSCRIPTIONS
adyenturer"
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BEAUTY CHATS BY EDNA KENT FORBES

this stimulation, and the whole length
of the hair will be CLOSED for days be-
cause there will be less dryness through
out. Any fine oil will answer for such
scalps, The scalp covered with dandruff
needs a heavier oil than the dry one,
and it will soften the dandruff much
better If the oil is very warm. An anti
septic such as sulphur added to the oil
will help the condition also. Warm
crude oil in which some sulphur is
added until ponade Is formed would
without expert knowledge. Cover the
pillowcase with an old Turkish towel
to keep the oil from staining the pillow
There is no reason for any Of this
preliminary to the shampoo If the scalp
is healthy and secreting normally, so
the hair is not too dry and carries
natural sheen no matter what the color
may be. The oily scalp will not require
an oil massage unless there is the con-
dition of dandruff, and then 1t should
have the same treatment as suggested
here for any scalp that is affected by
dandruff.
Esther K. M: Flaxen blonde hair al
ways becomes darker as children APP
proach their teens; and the light hair
such as you have changes to a light
shade of brown, with very little vitality
in the coloring. You are fortunate to
have yours retaining the glints In the
shades, and since there is some ten
dency to the reddish tint, 1t is certain
your hair will be very attractive If left
to its natural coloring. The streaks of
light and dark shades are temporary
and due. to the changes going on at
present.
Anxious j.: lam sorry, but do not
know where you could sell switch of
gray hair.
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The Sidewalks Of Washington
By THORNTON FISHER.

concensus among the old-tiners Is that
Glutz should win the egg-rolling con-
test, although there is plenty OF Feeble
money being wagered that the contend
er may spring surprise.
"Little Feeble exhibits snappy man.
ner Of handling eggs, and there is q
dash and verve about his gestures that
would indicate that he has a lot of
STUFF on them. The lawn is now filled
to capacity and the police are clearing
the paths
THE President and Mrs. Hoover have
now arrived on the south portico and
are smiling. The band is playing No
matter how gentle an egg may. be it is
oftentimes hard boiled The referee
is calling Elmer and Otto for final in
structions. Otto Is little pale as he
faces the champion. with a handful of
eggs.
"His mother is back of him, encourage
ing him with soothing words. She has
just said, Now you and Elmer have a
nice time and be good boys This
l. Y
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sulent vegetables and fruits. Drink six
glaSsfuls Of water daily between meals.
Avoid constipation. Take a warm
cleansing bath each night and stimu-
ulating cold or tepid bath, followed by a
hard rundown, each morning. You may
use cold cream for cleansing your face,
but be sure to wipe 1t all of carefully
and then wash your face with plenty Of
warm water and soap. Rinse for sew
eral minutes In cold water, dry and pat
on some witch hazel or other astringent.
Avoid all greasy foods, fried foods and
rich pastries. Pimples may be the re-
suit Of eating too much candy or max
ing other dietic errors. They also de-
velop from blackheads II the skin Is
not kept clean. You are a little below
the average weight for your age and
height. LOIS LEEDS.
Copyright, 1929
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

hard water. When you comb your hair
after washing IT, Is there sticky. gray
ish substance on the comb? This Is the
soap curd. II possible, use soft water
for your shampoos. Lather end rinse
your hair four to six times with pure
CASTLE soap, shaved and melted with
water to liquid. Rinse of all the soap.
Juice Of half q lemon In your rinsing
water after you have removed all the
soap. Rinse again in clear water. Ap-
ply an astringent scalp tonic to your
scalp twice week.
(2) Both your hair and complexion
troubles point to the need Of more
hygienic habits Of living. You must take
more outdoor exercise. Walk 4 miles
a day. Eat plenty of raw salads, sue
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dog wagon resting (for It was Sunday
in front Of the place and another sign
Offering TO press and repair could not
take away the dignity from tie door.
way or the grandeur from the doors
with their carved faces.
There Is no bell or knocker. We were
curious to see how the place looked on
the inside and walked into the dark
hall. It was not necessary to have a
light TO discover that 1t was very dirty.
/, We followed the handsome old baltls-
ters up through the dusk toward the
sound OF feminine laughter, and found q
pretty young Greek woman standing ct
stove gesturing with q pancake turner,
Another young matron was holding
baby. They occupied the light house.
keeping apartment on the second floor.
One OF the women did not speak Eng
lish, but her little girl did. They were
all proudly hospitable.
1t was difficult to reconstruct the
rooms as they must have looked before
the Civil War. The marble fireplaces
are guarded now by red and green pic
lures of Greek military heroes Of Greko-
Turkish wars.
Modern linoleums cover the floors
crowded with overstuffed and shining
mahogany finished furniture.
Yet John Tyler resided once In this
house. Undoubtedly some Of his numer-
Gus children slid down the walnut ban
lister.
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune. described
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Oranges and Kidney Trouble.

do you consider oranges harmful to
one who has kidney trouble? My mother
thinks that even one orange a day
makes her worse. They are listed In all
diet lists, and we love them.-H"
While oranges and other citrus fruits
are acid to the taste, this acid Is an or
ganic acid which is completely oxidized
In the body, leaving alkaline salts with
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some have been ex-
pert horsemen. 1t
Is true that since
the days Of Roose-
welt, the w h i t e
House stables have
declined in popu-
larity. However,
1t was not SO long
ago when the ride
on horseback or
the carriage spin
was a definite part
Of every Presidents
daily program.
washington was
the greatest horse
man of them all.
H / s d a r k gray
m oun /, Blueskin,
$50. I,tc fo,,nrffo
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Mint Grapefruit.

When serving grapefruit. it often
whets the appetite to prepare it in va
riety of ways. A favorite combination
is grapefruit and mint. Prepare the
grapefruit in the usual way, removing
the tough portion from the center and
separating the pulp from the skin
around the entire circumference. Place
one after-dinner mint in the center Of
each prepared half grapefruit, chill
thoroughly and serve. This combination
is particularly good for the dessert
course.
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broadcast OF
sporting events
Who knows but In
the future we may
hear something like
this:
Ladies and gen.
tlenen, we are now
on the lawn of the
Executive Mansion,
1000 Pennsylvania
avenue. Little Ell
mer Glutz and Otto
Feeble, accompan-
led by the ell
der GiutzeS and
Feedles, are about
ready to engage in
their annual egg
rolling. Both boys
DECLARE that theu
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neck of them all.
has laid aside his
fighting equipment
for q while and Is
writing a book.
It is to be called
"reminiscences Of
a Marine" and will
be his version "of
how the marines
won the war"
Gen. Lejeune re-
tired as command
ant of the Marine
Corps March 4,
after eight years OF
service. He will be-
come superintend-
emit of Virginia
Military Institute
"the West Point Of
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A Shampoo Preliminary.

If your scalp is inclined to be dry or
If you have scalp covered with dan
druff, begin your shampoo the day or
night before you do the actual cleansing
A dry scalp is not an unhealthy one any
more than a dry skin, but it may have
a tendency to collect tiny skin particles.
The scalp covered with dandruff is Sc
riously affected, for dandruff after a
time becomes disease. In either case
an oil massage will soften all the par
ticles adhering to the scalp so they will
come away when 1athering for the
shampoo next day.
The scalp that is dry will be benefited
by the oil. 1t will become more supple,
and the roots of the hair will share In
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seems 10 CneeT The
contender, W h G
gazes bravely into
the face Of his adj
versary. The pho
tographers an d
movie camera men
are now taking pic
lures of the prin-
cipals.
"Just a moment
there seems to be
some excitement
over by the east
entrance. oh, it's
nothing. Littl e
Edwin Wallow just
fell down and broke
one of his Easter
eggs.
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"A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
BY HERBERT C. PLUMMER.

President Hoover's decision to abolish
the White House stables marks the for
NAL passing of what rightly might be
called in this country the sport Of
Presidents.
For most Of the past Presidents have
been fond Of the noble quadruped, and
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ORANGE PUDDING.

Peal and seed oranges, slice,
put into dish with sugar and let
stand hour. Boil until thick
yolks 3 eggs, l1a cups milk, 1scant
tablespoon cornstarch, "A cup
sugar. When cooked beat till cold,
pour over orange. Make meringue
with egg whites. Serve with
orange sauce.
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.JABBY

"Runnin' q car may be expensive,
but there's times when 1t costs q lot
more Just to leave 1t standin'."
(Copyright, 1920
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One Of the best commentaries on DR..
Little's administration, says Detroit
News, can be found in the States execu-
tive budget: University of Michigan:
Requested, $4,920,852 Recommended,
81 920.852.
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Oily Skin and Hair,

OnJ 0nAAA oAiu A@AAs
Dear Miss Leeds: % What makes
my hair oily and dead-looking all the
time? I wash it once a week. (2) Why
is my face always greasy? Is this due to
my using cold cream? What makes me
have pimples and enlarged pores? am
18 years old, S feet inches tall and
weight lie pounds.
Answer. Cd The oiliness Of your
scalp and skin is due to excessive &C.
tivity of the oil glands. The dead" look
may be the result of the soap curd that
forms on the hair when it Is washed in
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st. Dunstan's College of Sacred
Music and Choir School will soon be
established by the Episcopal Bishop Of
Rhode Island, Right Rev. DR.. James
De Wolf Perry.
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The traditional egg rolling on the
lawn Of the White House was broad
cast yesterday. This event in the future
should provide an opportunity for the
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BANBURY TARTs.

BANBURY TARTS.
One cup seeded raisi11s, chop
ped fine. Mix well with / egg,
/ cup sugar, Juice and grated
rind l lemon. Make pastry Of
8 cups -four, u cup lard, V cup
butter and small pinch salt. Mix
with cold water and roll thin for
under and upper crusts. Put
tablespoon of mixture between
and bake in quick oven. IL
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MENU FOR A DAY.

MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Orange Juice.
Dry Cereal with Cream.
Omelet. Bacon Curls.
Toasted Mullins.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Bacon and Curried Rice.
Stewed Tomatoes.
Rolls.
Banbury Tarts. Tea.
DINNER.
Halibut au Gratin.
Baked Tomatoes.
String Beans.
Lettuce. French Dressing.
Orange Pudding. Coffee.
OMELET.
Six eggs, tablespoon salt, 3
tablespoons milk, l tablespoon
butter. Beat eggs very light, add
salt and milk. Have pan very
hot, put in butter and pour in
mixture. Tilt pan to allow omelet
to run to lower side, and scrape
from upper half perfectly clean,
pushing all to lower half. When
set, turn back on clean half Of
pan, brown and serve.