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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
MAS GIFT PROBLEM By
RECIPES FOR
COCONUTS

Of the three kinds Of COCO
" nut-shredded in pack.
ages-moiSt-and the southern.
or milky, in cans-each has 3
special usefulness. The dishes
illustrated here show each to
it's best advantage.
COconut Cup Cakes
One cup shortening.
Two cups sugar.
One cup milk.
Two and half cups flour.
Four teaspoons baking pow
der.
Whites Of seven eggs.
One teaspoon vanilla.
One-fourth teaspoon salt.
Cream the shortening. sift the
sugar and add gradually to the
shortening. Sift the flour three
times with the baking powder.
and add to the mixture alter
nately with the milk. Beat the
egg whites stiff, adding the
salt. Fold into the mixture,
and add the flavoring. Bake
in small tea cake tins and frost
with boiled frosting, covering
with shredded coConut while
the icing is soft.
Silver Lake House Cream Pie
One cup sugar.
One and a quarter cups flour.
Two teaspoons baking pow
der.
Two eggs.
Three tablespoons m lied
butter.
One,fourth teaspoon salt.
One-half cup milk.
Sift the dry ingredients. Beat
the eggs and add the milk.
Combine the mixtures, add the
melted butter and bake in two
layers for II minutes at 400
degrees F.. When cool split
and put together with the fol-
lowing filling:
Filling-Scald one pint milk,
and add a few grains of salt.
Mix three tablespoons sugar
with three tablespoons corn
starch and dissolve in one-half
cup cold water. Add an egg
slightly beaten. and stir into
scalded milk. Beat constantly
and cook until thick. Then stir
in one cup Southern coconut.
Our arms embrace quite an
important item in the fashion
world this season, for seldom
have sleeves received such
varied and original treatment.
Characteristic of this mode is
a coat of brown herringbone
tweed. without collar. but
with huge deep cuffs of brown
shaded aStrakhan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
Simplicity for Evening
Washington Times 15c Practical Pattern

An evening gown which grace
fully interpretS the new femi-
nine spirit in fashion, is deVel-
Oped in. lowered fabric. 1t
faVorS the long. uneven skirt
and moulded bodice. The mar
row belt is decidedly tailored,
one of fashions newest Wh!ms
on formal frocks.
Design 1901 would be charm
ing made of flat crepe, satin,
velvet, MORE or chiffon. While
prints continue in popularity
amon~ smart women, many
plain colors are seen, particu-
larly. shades of green. red, vel
low, blue and the favorite black,
A jeweled ornament fastenS the
belt in front.
May be obtained only in sizes
&c, ID. 20, "a, Sc and 38. Size
1G requires ga yards of 40-inch
material.
No dresSmaking experience is
necessary to make this model.
The pattern has ample and
exact instructions. Yardage is
given for every size. A perfect
fit is guaranteed.
Patterns will be delivered
upon receipt of FIFTEEN
CENTS 15c) in coins carefully
wrapped or stamps. Be sure to
write plainly your NAME, AID
DRESS, STYLE NUMBER and
size wanted.
The NEW WINTER FASH
ION BOOK is FIFTE IN
CENTS, but only TEN CENTS
when ordered with a pattern.
Address all mail and orders to
The Washington Times. Pattern
Department, 243 West nth St.
New York City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

horrid place. halfway between ankle and knee in the
'front.' she GIOriette and Gerte alike is
are worried!
The Fashion mags have the news Of their lives
They're screaming it as loud wellbred mag can
THE NEW LINE" EXTRAORDINARY! THE
NEW LINE" And that dreadful word that GlOrette
and Gerte have been dreadng, expecting and hoping
against cOrSetS-REAL4 cOrSetS. 1t has been
spoken! Right after the word Zine" Not in ten
years have the star reporters OF Fashion been so
a.fume. So fused and frantic. With joy.
BOnnetS are new. too; but they have been coming
on gradually. that already used to the
OpenfaCed peau the hat that gives GlOrette such
an honest look. Right off the face though some
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

body had been pulling her black hair; and she never
told lie.
You must have a bare forehead with no hair show
ing. Will it go and on. this Dame Fashion does
knowing when to stop anything she startS'
until she grows weary Of it hersef-until we pluck
our hair off fOreheads couple of inches as the
damSeS did when they all went BOtcei in old Italy?
If you have lost the youth in your face and fore
head Iady-ady the surprised bonnet is not for you.
Only Youth and charming profile can wear it, and
register.
It's the line off FROCK that YOUTH is worry
ing about. adds years and mystery to seventeen.
and seventeen SHES at years, and isn't used to
mystery" -NELL BhINhLE1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
THE BEAUTY
BOX
BY Helen FOllett-

A simple bleach for whiten-
ing arms that are discolored
with tan and freckles can be
made by combining one ounce
of Tactic acid, one ounce of
glycerine and six ounces of
rosewater. Tactic acid possesses
the same properties as lemon
juice and beats it by two
counts: it is stronger. and it
doesn't spoil. Apply at night
with pledgets of cotton.
If the head is broad at the
back and the neck thick and
heavy, the swirl couture IS
good. The excessively thin face
appears less thin when the sides
of the coiffure are bouffant.
The girl with the plump, full
countenance should beware of
fluttering side locks. The ar
rangement of the glorious
crown must be decided by the
facial features; the proper one
shadows defects and brings out
the best of ones portrait lines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
CORRECT
MANNERS
mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-
Sending Of Flowers Always
Proper

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
My friends and I have been
discussing the question of send
ing flowers. My music teacher
is being presented in a piano
recital at one of the hotels by
her music teacher. I am of the
opinion that the occasion war
rants my sending a bouquet
of flowers, and that they should
be sent to her home. I have
only known her two months,
but we are friends. Where I
have lived the sending of flow
ers was considered the proper
thing to do. My friends think
it is improper and unnecessary,
as I. have known her such a
short time, and if they are sent
at all, they should be sent to
the hotel. I am not familiar
with the customs of this city
and will certainly appreciate
your help. MARGARET.
All over the world the send
ing of flowers is the proper
thing to do" just as you say,
and 1 cannot understand why
your friends should feel that
this would not be a proper ges-
ture of friendlincss and con-
gratulations for you to make to
your music Gacher. BY all
means send her flowers, either
a corSage to her home, if you
wish to have her wear your
flowers, or a bouquet of flowers
to the place. She will be so
happy at your thought of her,
and flowers are quite the love
Hest messenger TO convey your
good wishes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

THE girls are all a-twitter, a-flutter and It's
all the line"
u Did you gentlemen realize that there was
line?-if you didn't, I'm telling that that Is
what is your little graSShOppers mind these DAYS
. it isn't anything you've done. You haven't
much of the line the street yet and that
accounts for your ignorance; but GOrette is deeply,
anxiOuSIy, rapty intimately acquainted with it! She
has had it on; in a place where YOU weren't. In the
scented messy -carpeted taffetadraped silverwaled
hush of a mannequn-haunted Temple of Fashion, or
if she's just dear Gertie, in chatery, noisy bOur
gcOise Meetin Place of styles"
And having had it and her Winterself.
with shock in a high wasted Princess frOck to her
ankles in the back and to that only half yearagO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

1 wish l could answer all
your Christmas gift letters in
this column, girls and boys, but
I can't-there are too many!
At least I will answer a few to-
day, and possibly the replies
may be sufficiently representa-
tive to suggest the answer to
many similar letters-I hope so!
Dear Miss Fairfax" writes
Worrying Joe. What would
you suggest my giving my girl
friend for Christmas? We have
been going together about six
months. Would a purse or
camera be all right? I will APP
preciate anything you say
about this. 1 am nineteen and
she is eighteen. Do you think
we are too young to be going
together?
At eighteen and nineteen. you
aand your friend are just the
right age, it seems to me, to
share good times and compan-
ionship. Why should you not
go about with each other and
also with other equally good
friends.
Either of the gifts you sug-
gest, Joe. would be all right and
appropriate, as would also a
book you know she would find
interesting or any similar gift
not too personal and expensive.
Next in order comes a letter
from Anxious:
''Dear Miss Fairfax:
Il am .Oing with nice fell
low. whom l love dearly. Now,
as Christmas is coming on, I
would love to give him some
thing in gold. Will you kindly
give me few suggestions? I
thank YOU"
I have not a doubt, Anxious,
that the friend you are going
Will 40 11lACCO lCly NC1A w
you and I can understand how
much you wish to give, him
something that will express the
affection you feel for him.
But he has not asked you to
marry him, as I understand
your letter. and he may pre-
fer to remain free from the
obligation to make an equally
expensive gift to you. So you
see a costly present might en-
barrass him rather than please
him and look as though you
were trying to force him into
spending a good deal of money
on you.
On the other hand, a slight
gift would carry the message of
your friendly affection Just as
we'll and could not humiliate
him into feeling you had given
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
ADVENTURES
OF R 1T ZY
ROSALIE

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10
This afternoon I was looking
into the window of a perfume
and cosmetic shoppe, when I
noticed a strong odor of per-
fume. Finally, discovered that
1t was coming from a small
basin on the wall by the door,
where perfume was dripping
into the basin from a tiny foun-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

and tonic effect upon the
whole system. 1t stimulates
the circulation, wakes up the
sluggish skin cells and makes
them glow with renewed vital
ity. Regular salt bathing
builds up sturdy resistance
to winter ills.
The rules for salt bathing are
simple and easy to follow.
First fill the tub one-third full
of either hot or cold water.
Then pour in almost all Of a
two-pound carton of pure table
salt, leaving just enough in the
box to massage the muscles and
feet after the skin has been
thoroughly cleansed. Before
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
By Maria JeritZa

CALF has come out of the
~ kitchen and is being found
in medicine cabinets of the pest
appointed bathrooms. For this
common mineral is not only a
flavor for ioodS-it has actual
health value. being more effec-
tive and safer than a lot of
proprietary products costing
many times as much. With
the approach of winter, salt
plays an even more important
health role.
A daily salt bath eXerts a
marvellous antiseptic, curative
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10

tain above. dipped my finger
in it, and put some on my han
kie. Later I saw another girl
do the same. Clever?
Match your nails. jewels and
Frocks is the latest diCtum.
Nails have already been cOlOred
blue, green, beige, purple and
red.
(Cop,rrsni. I''' King F,atues
1NndtrAte, Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
What Shall I GiUe2 "A Question
PerpLefinc Many Girls and
BOYS as YuLetide NeGrs
By Beatrice Fairfax

THRISTMAS is event that casts its shadow many
weeks before-not somber shadow, but forethought
as to what will be the oveest, wisest thing to give
hm--or her!
Are really doing Christmas shopping earlier than
usual this year Judging by my correspondence we are
My desk is heaped with letters concerning Christmas gift
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
NOUeL SnOU Removal

Chemicals be used in New York city this winter for
the removal of snow from highways The chemical is
poured into watering CARTS which then filled with
water. 1t is then sprinkled the streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
What DO You KnOw?
ANSWERS TO TODAY'S TEST
For Questions See Comic Page

l. Germany about 1900 Lines drawn weather to
connect places OF equal temperature New York
paper editor whose famous uerance Go West young
Vest T. Six months. S. Cumberland Mountains 6.
ingOn. 7. District of Columbia. 8. Three 8
Island. 10. Methyl alcohol Ice. Spain IA
Du Maurier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
Big Bridge Shrinks

Due to the keen response of steel the effects of heat
and cold the Delaware River Bridge between Philadelphia
and Camden contracts with the colder weather and horens
Some six eight inches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-10
Mothers ...Watch
ChiIdren'S COLDS

TOMMON head colds often "settle"
~ in throat and chest where they may
become dangerous. Don't take q
chance - at the first sniffle rub on
Children's Musterole once every hour
for five hours. =,
Children's Musterole is just good old
Musterole, you have known so long, IN
milder form. =.
Working like the trained masseur, this
famous blend of oil of mustard, camphor,
menthol and other ingredients brings
relief naturally. Itpenetratcs and stlmu-
lates blood circulation, helps to draw out
infection and pain.
Keep full strength Musterole on hand,
for adults and the milder - Children's
Musterole for little tots. All druggists.
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New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
NO LONGER A QUESTION

Refueling while aloft is a develop ment in aircraft which the U. s. Army has brought to it's highest per- lection. Of course, back of the feat lies not only the trick of refueling while in air, but the stamina of the men and the perfection of the en- zines are other accessories. The three. then-refueling while aloft. men, and engines-have combined to chronicle such a marvellous feat as that turned out by the Question Mark.
 Still aloft, the Question Mark is travelling further than aircraft ever did before. But it is folly to think that the difficulty of travelling say 12.o0O miles in such a machine has been solved. It is one thing to re- main aloft over restricted territory and be refueled at intervals. com- pared with flying an equal distance in a straight line. especially over sea. It can be done, no doubt, but the difficulties are considerably greater.
 The Question Marks feat. how ever, means practical progress of a most amazing kind. The Army aeronautical division is cock of the walk in the aircraft science.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
25 Nears Ago To-day

The American band has elected the following officers: President. John Barry; secretary, William Shell ton: treasurer, Frank Zimmerman; leader. Harry A. Littlehale; assist ant leader. Anton kyseck; manaker. D. W. Williams.
 A hearing was held last night on the petition of Landers, Frary & Clark for permission 10 lay spur track across Elm street Tn an- swerlng questions. President C. F. Smith said the two branche. Of his company employ 1.40o hands and needs the best shipping facilities it can obtain. At present it must haul all shipments to Whiting street. a mile away. at heavy expense. There was no opposition to the petition.
 Despite the cold spell. the select men have received fewer applca- tions for relief and fuel than at past times. so the city seems 10 be pros porous.
 The Junior Mechanics drum corps has elected the following officers: president. Fred Bacon: vice prcsi- dent, NJ. s. Clerk: secretary, Charles Eppler: treasurer, William Keller; trustees, Walter Foster and M S Clark.
 Building Inspector and Fire Mar shal Andrew Turnbull said today that if he finds hc has the power 10 do SO he will order that all local amusement places be equipped with firenroof curtains for tho stages hut he has beon informed he has not this power. The great Iridduos theatnr fire in Chicago is causing . tightening all over the country.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
THE PAN.AsiERICAN DOVE

The days of disputes. wars and colorful revolutions on the Western Hemisphere seem over. Pan-Amer- icana, spurred to good deeds and a hopeful future by Uncle Samuel. seems intent to usher in the better day of universal peace and brotherly love in the Americas. And 70 We fin4 that 20 nations south of the Rio 0rands and extending all the way down to where the high winds con- stantly roll around Cape Horn have signed the Pan-American peace pacts. This conference will go down in history az having accomplished the greatest steps forward in concili- ation and arbitration" Secretary Kellogg declared at the closing plenary session of the Pan-Ameri- can Conference on Cancellation and Arbitration. This was handsome compliment to the conference, its aims and achievements. Every mem- Der except Argentina, which was not represented at the conference. signed the treaties, 13 appendlng reservations.
 The two multilateral treaties sign ed are declared to be the most ad- vanced ever adopted by the nations of the world.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
Observations On he Weather

Washington. Jan. 7.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and colder tonight and Tuesday: cold wave in west portion tonight: strong west and northwest winds diminish ing Tuesday morning.
 Conditions: The storm that passed over this section yesterday is now passing out the St. Lawrence valley, Father Point. Que. 29.s2 inches. It produced high winds and rain in the north Atlantic states and New England and snow in the Lake region. Much colder weather has oversprcad the northern Mississippi valley and is advancing over the lake districts and the Ohio valley. The ridge of high pressure over the interior extends from the Dakotas southeastward 10 the central Gulf coast with crest of highest pressure near Huron. South Dakota. 3o54 inches. Pressure is also high over Idaho eastern Washington and the Great Basin, Spokane. Wash, S0.4S inches
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with lower tempera- turn.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
What is i .sy>,lywsx'y

Q. what is . 'pellyws1'!
 4. t A . sotlssuial tsrua tor . tadpele.
 o what ts aaaat by 'pavy Jense Leeker"1
 A. 1t is the sailor's nams for the bottom of the sGa.
 Q. Wle was Nsptunsf
 A. He was enc of the Olympian oe1s ef Greek hytholssy. sen sf saturn and 0ps. and brother of JuD- itsS aAd Plute. When the realm ef saturn vas divided. Jupiter re- csivsd hsaven aud earth. Pluto the underworld or realm Of the dead. ana Neptune the sea. He was not satisfisd with his shsrs and con- spired with Pluto te dsthrone Jupi- ter. The conspiracy was discovered anA Jupiter condemned Neptune to build ths walls of Trey @ punish. n1ent.
 Q. Gan . whale swailew . fnans
 4. The sperm whale is capable ef swallowing . man or . man. sised object without masticating 1t.
 .. Wat does Corpus Christi Day commem mofate! .
 A. It b . festival Of the Roman cAtheAs church In henor of Euoh- arist, celebrated on the first Thurs. lay after Trinity Sunday.
 Q. What aees the 'Ds" bsfers . surname stand for?
 A. It signifies family of'' and originally indicated landed estates. therefore arietocfacy.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
SKATING OPPORTUNIT

It should be gratifying to parents that the recreational advantages in the city have been improved 10 the extent that three safe skating places are now available to the young and the years too. for that matter, if they still possess the kick and the inclination 10 glide over the smooth ice.
 The skating pond atop Walnut hill. of course. is not very large. al- though the most accessible. That in Stanley Quarter park is an attractive rink" from all standpoints. while the new artificial pond provided in Willow Brook park will vie with any of the others in popularity.
 Tine recreational department of the city should be prepared to sweep off the snow from these spots should we have any of it.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-07
EFFICIENT OFFICIALS

When city officials make mess of civic affairs pubic condemnation not to overlook a certain sum total of caustic newspaper criticism. falls upon their unfortunate and bending shoulders. In view of this natural tendency to rough ride the erring there ought to be a similarly strong tendency to laud officials when they not only do their duties with unerr- ing exactitude, but surprise even their friends by setting up new marks of excellence.
 Glad we are. therefore. to step in and add a few phrases of praise to that which has come to Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis City Engineer P. A. Merriam. Street Superintendent Eugene Fasalle. and Chairman George Dobson of the public works board.
 Two Of these, the Messrs. Loomis and Merriam. we already have given few left-handed compliments when the work in connection with their apartments was under considera- lon. But 10 MT. Loomis should come
 little additional praise-he having fused to accept an increase in ,iary. A city official who does this
 hile perfectly sane is assuredly in a ass where he may feel lonesome. At least, We feel certain no others are inclined to break a leg in trying to keep step with him in this particu- lar
 Of the street superintendent we know little. never having met him because he seems to be out on his jobs most of the time. Of Chairman Dobson we can say without running risk Of chalking up boner that he must be good considering how lit- tie appears in the public prints about his depart ment of late. It was different some time ago. when the public works department got the universal razz where the building de- partment previously left off-not the present building department but the other one Of sinkinsspell memory.