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Evening star., 1929-12-04
Straight Talks to Women About Money
By MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN.

morrow about the various kinds or
types of small loans.
Dividends.
If YOU own a stock that pays a 6 per
cent dividend, Is it the same in amount
regardless Of the price Of the stock?
That's the question score of women
have asked me after watching their
stocks "sell of" or decline in price.
We have explained to some inquirers
the facts, and we think they are worth
every woman's while If she has stock
that pays percentage dividend.
Let us assume that you buy stock
at 500 per share. Your stock. we will
further assume, pays 50 in cash and 6
per cent in stock.
Following a series of market breaks
your stock sells at $50 per share.
Its cash dividend is declared regu-
larly and remains constant. The stock
dividend becomes per cent of so rather
than per cent Of 100.
In other words. your stock dividend
amounts in cash, were 1t sold, to $3.50
instead of $6.
The dividend is paid on the price Of
the stock at the time the dividend is
declared. If the regular meeting of the
directors called to declare the dividend
occurred at an unfavorable time mar
ketwise, one would then receive the
smaller dividend, although the rate of
the dividend would be the same.
Conversely. of course, one is benefited
by rise in price of stock that pays
percentage dividend
If the price rises on the stock, one
receives 6 per cent Of the higher
amount, which, of course, represents
more than 6 per cent of ones original
Investment.
For example, If one buys a stock at
40 paying 6 per cent in stock, and 1t
rises to 80, ones per cent return actu-
ally amounts to IL per cent on her orig
| inal investment.
Cash dividends remain the same until
changed by the directors of company
Thus a stock paying SO may pay that
amount whether the stock sells for $50
or 500 a share.
When buying a stock. consider It's
yield based on the price it will cost you
to buy it. That is the way to Judge the
earning power of a stock
And before buying too hastily, look UP
the record of a company to ascertain II
it has paid dividends regularly as well
as generously.
Evening star., 1929-12-04

A raglan sleeve coat LnSC Is easily
slipped on over heavy tweed suits is
favorite of boys of 6, 8, 10 and IL years,
sketched in style No. TAT, because it is
comfortable as well as smart.
Active boys who spend most of their
time in play out-of-doors, must be
comfortably attired.
The tailored neckline with notched
collar is of especial interest worn open
during the mild weather. In extreme
cold weather, 1t can be buttoned snugly
to neck. Sleeves are loose toward wrist
and finished with applied band trim
ming. Because most boys dislike wear
ing gloves, the designer cleverly placed
the inset pockets diagonally, so the
little hands could easily be slipped into
the pockets on cold days. The belt
marks the normal waiStline. It is
equally smart worn without the belt
and typically English.
Brown camelS hair is light in weight
and ever so smart and made at a tre-
mendouS saving.
Midnight blue chinchilla trimmed
with brass buttons is splendid for the
younger boys.
Homespun in diagonal weave in red
dish brown coloring, tweed In beige
and brown tones, dark green tones in
plaided woolen, and tan velvety woolen
popular suggestions that are serviceable
for everyday occasions.
For a pattern Of this style, send IS
cents in stamps or coin directly to The
Washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty ninth
street, New York.
We suggest that when you send for
pattern, you incloSe 10 cents additional
for a copy Of our new Fall and Winter
Fashion Magazine.
Evening star., 1929-12-04
LITTLE BENNY
By LEE PAPR.

My cuzzen Artie was at our house
yestidday and after suppir we was in
the living room and pop was smoking
and thinking, and Artie sed, Hay Ben
ny, how about game of parcheezy9
Like fun, sed.
Well then lotto then, he sed, and I
sed, No and not lotto either.
Aw come on, he sed. and I Sed, Go
on yourself, play it by yourself, whose
stopping you? Am I stopping you? I
sed.
Well who wants to play by themselfP
Artie sed, and I sed, Well who wants
to play with you?
Well well, pop sed. Can it be that
member of this family is suffering
from indigestion? he sed.
Meening me, and I Sed, No sir, and
pop Sed, Well then why the correct
imitation of hard shell crab with an
acute cramp?
Because G wizzickers, pop, I told
Artie I wouldent ever play with him
agen, and neither ! wont, sed.
Well, of corse its a grand thing to
be man of your werd in this waver-
AlB WcIlu WIlcIC ILlCI ooy OAiO bAAAlS
and do others, pop sed. Its strong
man who can put his foot down and
keep it down even though it goes to
sleep on him. Who knows, in days to
come you may be an empire bilder or
a rich landlord. And yet, on the other
hand, the very strongest men are strong
enough to change their minds on the
proper occasion, in other WerdS to go
back on their Werd If they find they
have made a mistake. Now OF corse
Artie must of done something very SER
ious to you to induce you to deliver
such an unqualified ultimatum, pop
Sed
Sure he did, it was fearse, I sed, and
pop Sed, OF corse it was. and yet,
strangely enough, the other fellow often
has his own side of the story wich by
some miracle sometimes makes sentS
Now just what did Artie do to lou?
he sed.
forgot now, but know it was a
fearse trick, I sed, and pop sed, Yee
gods and insignificant fishes, if you 2
young devils aren't playing a harmless
game together within 2 minits I'm go
ing to play a harmful game with one
OF you Untitled Stop the Slipper.
Proberly meening me, and 1 got out
my card game of Famous Characters,
at least being my own ideer anyways.
Evening star., 1929-12-04

Some persons are born to make
whoopee. Count Philibert de Gram
mont, who won fame in the seventeenth
century as a general, courtier and wit,
was one Of them.
When as the Chevalier de Grammont
he Joined the French army at the siege
Of Trino his wit and daring made him
the favorite of Turenne's headquarters.
He and a certain brave fellow, Malta.
became intimates and shared an apart
ment.
They lived extravagantly and enter
tanned gorgeously, supporting them
selves by gambling. But luck was
against them finally. They could not
even pay their maitre d'hotel.
What should they do? The ensuing
adventure adequately pictures them and
Il have it," said De Grammont. I'VE
will invite that Savoyard, Count de
Are YOU mad?" asked Malta. I'VE
have neither money nor credit"
Stupid fellow!" exclaimed De Gram
mont. "Cameran plays at quinze; so
do I. We need money; he has more
than he knows what to do with. We
want supper; he will pay for it,"
Malta vent to sleep while the game
was on. He awakened, and seeing De
Cameran losing heavily felt a pang OF
conscience.
Don't YOU know, count, that you SIM
ply cannot win?" he asked.
"Why?" asked the Savoyard.
Because we are cheating you!"
The Chevalier De Grammont inter-
posed.
your tests are ill-timed, sieur
Malta" he observed haughtily. For
my part, I am so weary would gladly
quit"
To cease play is the last thing los
ing gambler desires. De Cameran en-
treated De Grammont to continue. In
the end he lost $4,000, sum that put
the spendthrifts on their feet again.
Later by making De Cameran go
halves with him in games Wnere the
odds were In his favor De Grammont
more than repaid him.
De Grammont subsequently lived the
life Of a courtier and a galiant. AT
Paris he presumed to pay court TO Mile
de la Mothe Houdancourt, OF whom the
King was enamored. He was banlshed
from court and took refuge with the
gay and hospitable Charles II OF Eng
land
English beauties were glad to con-
sole the witty Frenchman. But he soon
gave his affections TO the incomparably
lovely Elizabeth Hamilton-that La
Belle Hamilton whose charms are pre-
served on the canvases OF Sir Peter
Lely. She became desperately enam-
ored Of him, although he had no Tor
tune and little reputation. while sne 10
her beauty added virtue and plety.
Apparently he did not wish to marry
her, for the engagement laSteo SIX
years. Finally when Louis XIII re-
stored him to favor he haStened on Tor
Paris, intending to forsake her.
At Dover he was overtaken by her
two brothers.
"Chevalier," they asked, "have you
forgotten nothing In London"
beg yoAr pardon" replied De
Evening star., 1929-12-04
Indoor Uses for Clip Clothes Pins
By LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

Clip clothes-pinS can be put to many
more uses than that of fastening laun-
dry to clothes-lines. They can become
little aids to the homemaker in keep
ing her house in order. Some of the
ideas may prove useful to little folk
who are wishing they could make
Christmas gifts without taxing their
budding abilities. The ideas given to-
day are chosen to help out such little
folk
Clip clothes-pins make useful curtain
fasteners. They should be painted or
stained to make them appear decora-
tive. A person who is gifted with paint
and brush can put ornamental touches
to the wooden parts afterwards. Or
decalcomanias can be employed by
youngsters. After these have been ap-
piled and are absolutely dry, the en-
tire painted surface should be var
nished.
How to Use.
Two clothes-pins are needed for one
window, and there should be at least
three pairs for each set. These curtain
clips are used to fasten curtains in folds
so that they clear the window when
open at night, when rain might come
in, or at any time when it is desirable
to have the curtains parted or held
more securely back.
The clothes-pinS can be separated
and each part be used as a window
wedge. Paint and decorate them as de-
scribed. A set of three or four wedges
makes an acceptable little Christmas
remembrance
Fasten two painted and decorated
clips together with gay colored tape or
fancy ribbon and they make fine rubber
holders. Each rubber is held by one
clip, SO a pair is sure to be together
The tape connecting them is to put
over peg in some closet where rubbers
are kept Used as rubber clips, or for
slippers, these pins are very handy. 1t
may be added that these clips are fine
for stockings as well as rubbers and
slippers.
One family uses clip clothes-pins in
ornamented clips would be just the
thing. On one side of the clip letter
lieu OF napkin rings when at their
camp. So If you know of any family
who delight in camping out, or living
in very simple way at a summer cot
tage. gift of a set of painted and
in the initials of member of the fam
lily. Besides having one of these nap
kin clips for each person in the i'm
mediate family, there should be two or
more lettered Guest"
Evening star., 1929-12-04
Using Small Loan.

The small loan is nothing new but
it is something strange and even fear
some to many women. They have
learned to associate small loans with
loan sharks, and have therefore avoided
the small loan as they would serpent.
Unfortunately there is no little ground
for their fears. A good many families
have fallen into the hands Of unscru-
puIous loan sharks and suffered heavily
as a result.
Some banks took recognition of the
situation and instituted small loan de-
partments. These have served thou
sands already.
There are several things for any
woman to consider with regard to the
small loan. First of all, its possibilities,
its purposes, its costs and its uses.
A small loan will often rid one OF
pestersome dunners, satisfy their claims.
and give one peace of mind and relief
80 that she can reorganize her finances,
and get back on her feet quickly and
pleasantly.
It not only permits her to preserve
her local credit, but it preserves the
respect of her neighbors, of her hus-
bands business associates or employers.
It affords her a chance to liquidate or
nav OF debt in easy payments.
Women in the past have been both
cred by dunners, by judgments, sherih
notices, summonSeS, and the like.
The small loan often helps woman
who wishes to embark in business buy
the necessary materials or supplies. II
tides families over during periods OF
temporary unemployment. It is often
the means of enambling a husband tc
get out of a rut, and not be worried
about his family's needs while he is
securing a better position or one with
a better outlook.
Many women spend more on repairs
than the repairs are or could be worth
They are paying indirectly more fol
credit than some loan sharks charge
Because their expenses come under the
head of repairs, not interest" the!
think themselves better on.
The small loan can relieve one from
debts satisfy immediate wants or needs
and it can help one to improve he
standards of living by anticipating In
creased income. We viii say more TO
Evening star., 1929-12-04
MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE
BY MOLLIE MERRICK.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, December 4
NA.N.A.) This being the sort of day
when the village is wrapped in a peace
and quiet so thorough as to be utterly
devastating to news, it's a good time
for few vital statistics, prepared cas-
ually by a none too vital statistician.
The artistic success of 1929-"Halle-
lujah," which carried King Vidor into
the ranks Of the artists and successful
directors.
The seasons flop-"Broadway, bought
with time-wait clause. Every one in
Hollywood made the story under a diff
ferent name. Then this one became a
uper-spectacle. That's village way of
spelling flop.
The biggest nnovation-Lionel Bar
rymore's treatment of Madame X"
Ruth Chatterton's acting in it and
Willard Mack's dialogue. 1t made the
public stop laughing at talkies and take
notice.
The best Of the silent stars in talkies
Ronald Colman, who revealed his
sense of humor. probably Hollywood
helped develop it,
The biggest success from Broadway
AL Jolson, who even survived the maud
lin sentimentality and crude technique
of early talkies.
Conrad Nagel Delightful.
The butt of the village jokes-C Conrad
Nagel, really delightful chap and a
thorough gentleman. who needs some of
Colman'S humor badly.
The paramount contribution to public
entertainment-George ArliSs in Dis
raeli"
The best talkie love scene-Tom
Moore in a little picture called "Side
| Street."
The highest-priced play-"Broad-
way" mentioned before, for which $275,-
900 was paid.
|. The highest-priced novel-'Ladies'
Man" Rupert Hughes is going to Eu-
rope on the proceeds, $4,000.
The highest-priced director-Ernst
! Lubitsch, who makes about four pic
lures year, working three months on
each.
! The most versatile director-Dr. Paul
FejoS, once doctor of medicine of the
Rockefeller Institute, the inventor OF
Evening star., 1929-12-04
|DoTothyDix|
Shall
Women Join
In LoUe
Chase?
Warns
That Men
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Run AUdy
Woman's Right to Pick Out the Man With Whom
She Has to Spend Thirty or Forty Years
Is Important.

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Senator and Representatives"
X
Waiter. how is the steak today?"
BOSS, I amt tasted It, The chef
says it's the way he cooks it ever day,
but I'm pussenal taste I don't know
just how it's"
X X X
well, well, old man, how are you
feeling today?"
ITO tell you the truth I never felt
better. I'd prefer saying not so hot
because it might bring sympathy, but
the fact is there isn't single thing
the matter with me at all to complain
about and there usually hasn't been
even when I have kicked"
y x *
"At last I've brought the old bus
to you to be overhauled. think you
had better go right through with the
entire job as I will not Use it until the
weather improves"
'Mr. Smith, all your car needs is a
change of oil and your Spark-plugs
cleaned and she'll run like new ma
chine"
"a cop stopped me yesterday" said
Evening star., 1929-12-04
The Sidewalks of Washington
By THORNTON FISHER.

he, "and told me to pull up to the
| curb. He says, Let me see your per-
NIT hands him my card, and he
says, DO you know how fast you was
going down this street?' I says, Ger
tainly, I know. I was going 20 miles
an hour and no faster Listen, buddy,
he comes back, you was going just IS
miles an hour. Don't try to kid me.
says, You guys are out to fatten up
your arrest record. Why pick on me?'
Believe me, wasn't going to let him
get away with it. Then he says. Buddy,
I'm going to give you q little ticket
Did anybody ever tell you you was a
fresh guy?' So he gives me ticket,
the big bum, and it costs me $25.
A friend was stopped one day last
week. He was making knots down one
of our popular thoroughfares. Behind
him came a police car. which drew
alongside with an order to halt. You
we're doing As miles down this stretch.
Do you know that?" said the cop. We'll,
maybe I was" said the motorist. I'm
fact, I wasn't thinking just how fast
was travelling. I've just returned from
Baltimore, and, driving at a fast clip
was keeping it up in the city. You're
right; I certainly was going some,
guess I'm sorry I violated the regula-
tions, for I am usually very careful
not to speed. I suppose I'll get ticket
for this
NO" said the cop. I'm going to
let you off this time. Just watch your
step in the future"
The motorist drove of. giving three
rousing cheers for the Police Depart
ment. The first offender mentioned is
still wondering why the policeman made
him show up In court.
X X X
Page Sherlock Holmes. A colored
man was driving a small car, when, for
Como IInknOuY1 rpa =
Evening star., 1929-12-04

shoes and stockings throughout the en-
tire day. In cold, damp weather when
rubbers or arctics are worn, this rule
Is especially important.
If you work away from home take
change of footwear with you so that
you can slip into fresh shoes and stock
ings during the lunch hour. The home
woman should observe this rule also.
Before putting on fresh hose give the
feet a brisk rub with a coarse, dry
towel and exercise the feet for a few
seconds, then dust with foot powder.
This simple precaution will make the
feet feel warm and comfortable Very
often the cause Of cold feet is'nervous-
ness and poor circulation. and the way
to go about remedying this discomfort
Evening star., 1929-12-04
Lessons in English
BY W. L. GORDON.

Words Often MisuSed-Do not say,
She has no help at the present time, "
to express, She has no servant, or
maid"
Often Mispronounced-Azu Pro-
nounce azh-ur, a as in at" or as in
ate" u as in unit"
Often Misspelled-Refer referred, re-
ferring. Note the RS.
Synonyms-Headstrong stubborn,
unruly, violent, intractable.
Word Study-"Use a word three times
and 1t is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today'S word: Deplete; to ex-
haust, as of strength or resources. He
was in a very depleted condition."
Evening star., 1929-12-04

son, he collided
with another car.
The owner of the
latter leaped out
and obtained the
number of the Of
Tending machine.
The colored man
hastened back to
the garage W i t h
the car. 1t seems
that it belonged to
his boss, and he
had taken it with
out that gentle
mans permission.
He placed it in the
position in which
the employer had
left If The c0ls
Evening star., 1929-12-04
Wintertime Foot Troubles.

Judging from recent letters, Winter
seems to be here in earnest, for readers
are beginning to complain of cold feet.
''You may think I am queer" writes
one woman, but I dread Winter for
just one reason, and that is because of
my cold feet. They are cold all the
day and they keep me awake half the
night unless use an elect4e pad. May
be this is not a beauty query, Miss
Leeds, but unless you can help me I
am sure that I shall lose every bit of
beauty that I have, for who can smile
and be happy when her feet are like
two Jumps of ice?"
AS this reader is not alone in her
misery, we hasten to her aid. Only
those who have suffered the same dis
comfort can realize how very true is
her statement that beauty will flee un-
less one can have warm, comfortable
feet. Cold, clammy feet In Wintertime
need special care every day. One of the
first rules is never to wear the same
Evening star., 1929-12-04

Here they are, Diogenes!
'.Tve often wondered why you have
never owned a car
well, the fact is that I can't afford
one. We need one as badly as any
family, but If autos we're selling for a
dime dozen, couldn't buy the echo
of the horn"
X X X \
Gertrude, dear, are you going to con-
tinue work after you are married."
''Yes, it won't be a matter of having
nothing to do and not wanting to be
idle. Goodness knows I would rather
stay home and take care Of the house,
but the fact is we will need the extra
money I can earn and I will have to
keep on until Harry makes enough to
support both of us"
X X
''Willie, you will have to ask your
papa about the tariff question. He is
Evening star., 1929-12-04
One Mother Saws:

One Mother Says:
A little convalescent may be kept
happy for hours by making Families. ."
An old mail order catalogue or dis
carded magazine having pictures of
both children and adults is given him
He cuts big people for the parents and
children of various sizes and arranges
them in groups to represent the fam
lilies of his friends. Endless variations
may result from this. such as visiting
among friends or adding toys cut out
from the magazines for the paper chill
dren to play with.
Evening star., 1929-12-04

q fC1y lSC pC4
SON."
Dad, I've got
to prepare a paper
on the tariff ques-
ton. Will you ex-
plain it to me?"
My boy, I do not
know the slightest
thing about the
tariff. A high
tariff, a low tariff
or no tariff at
all will not affect
my business and
therefore I have
never taken the
question seriously.
I must admit I
know no more
about IL than the
Evening star., 1929-12-04
The NCToR WAS
STILL WARh-

ored man would have gotten away with
the explanation that he had not used
the car save for the canny owner lift
ing the hood and feeling the motor,
which was warm. This convicted the
employe.
Evening star., 1929-12-04
MENU FOR A DAY.

mEN U FUk A DAY,
BREAKFAST.
Baked Apples.
Oatmeal with Cream.
Plain Omelet. Broiled Bacon.
Bran Muhins. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Corn Chowder. Crackers.
Apple and Celery Salad.
Peanut Cookies. Tea.
DINNER.
Potato Soup.
Hamburg Steak. Brown Gravy.
Lyonnaise Potatoes.
Carrots and Peas.
Lettuce and Date Salad.
Crackers. Cheese. Coffee.
BRAN MUFFINS.
Sift / cup of whole wheat -four
with 8 teaspoonfuls of baking
powder and p teaspoonful of saIt,
and add cups of bran. Dissolve
/ teaspoonful of soda in 1 table,
spoonful of boiling water and add
12 cups OF thick sour milk and
Il cup of molaSSes. Stir the
HA4NAA AAOO IAlC OIy Hl1AGuTe, dQO
a cup of butter (melted), beat
thoroughly and bake in hot but
tered muffln pans about rs min
utes.
APPLE-CELERY SALAD.
Pool and cut into dice tart
apples and drop in cold water to
prevent discoloration (add a few
drops Of lemon juice to water),
drain, add an equal amount of
finely cut celery and a amount
of chopped nut meats, moisten
with mayonnaise to which grated
horseradish has been added in
proportion Of teaSpoonfuls to a
cup of dressing. Serve on let
tuce.
LETTUCE-DATE SALAD.
Remove stones from dates. fill
with good-sized balls of cream .or
Neufchatol cheese, place on ten
der lettuce leaves and dress with
4 tableSpoonfuls oil thoroughly
mixed with 2 tablespoonfuis
lemon juice and u teaspoonful
salt.
Evening star., 1929-12-04

Grammont, 'T forgot to marry your
sister"
He married La Belle and took her to
France, where she was none too happy.
She survived him, though he lived to be
86. She could never improve his
morals.
(Convri1ht fn2oO