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Everyday Psychology
Psychometry.
Copyright. 1927
By DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.

Scientific psychology has lot of
poor relatives which 1t will not claim
A great many laymen suspect that these
relatives actually are. or should be. rec
ognized as legal members OF the pSy-
Geological household.
One of these poor relatives is known
by the name Of psychometry. No one
knows how long it has been paraded be-
fore the world as a system for gathering
information. 1t seems to be first cousin
to clairvoyance, black magic, and &C.
cultism, all of which are hoary with age.
They came in when man was just be-
represent the first random mental
movements that dawning intelligence
instituted in search of more knowledge.
Psychometry is, of course, a Supersti-
ton. But 1t might make good parlor
game some time when the evening dragS
and sensible conversation begin to bore
the guests.
Those who practice psychometry are
specialists in history. They are able,
they say, to pick up almost any COM
mon object, and by merely touching it
tell the whole history Of that object.
A really good pSychometer can take
any photograph and tell co the char
acter of the one who sat for the photo
graph. Or he may take a rare coin
and by merely handling it tell you where
it has been during the rounds Of its
circulation. Some can even go so far
as to tell you the names Of prominent
people who once owned 1t.
Valuable as all such psychometric
information Is, 1t pales into in
Significance as compared with the
art ca of diagnosing diseases by
merely touching the sufferer. At one
time there Uere a great nanV such
experts in the world.
There are, of course, many other
things which psychonaetry can do. Just
take hold of or touch the object of in
quiry, let you Imagination wander. and
entertainment or information ca will
come without effort.
Copyright 1920
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Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

September 81, 1875.-The Board of
Health tonight adopted the following
report Of its committee on ordinances:
"First, that whenever domestic animals
are found within the cities of Washing
ton and Georgetown at large beyond
the Enclosures and control of their own
ers, such creatures, under the law passed
by Congress and the ordinances OF the
Board Of Health, should be taken up
and impounded as provided by the
Board Of Health.
"TFat the large droves of cows driven
about the streets Of the eastern sec
ton, where improvements are now 60
Ing on, IN such careless and needless
manner that they wander over unfln-
ished streets and over footwalks, fin
ished or unfinished, in utter disregard
OF work being done or Of the damage
that they do, are to be considered at
large In the judgment of your commit
tee within the meaning Of the regula-
tons OF the board pertaining to this sub
ject and should be taken I'D and i'm
pounded accordingly.
Second, the committee are Of the
opinion that, since the Board of Health
is clothed with the authority under the
act TO provide government for the Dis
trict OF Columbia, approved February
81, 1871, section 26, ito make and en-
force regulations to prevent domestic
animals from running at large in the
cities OF washington and Georgetown
they have the power to make and en-
force regulations with regard to the
herding and grazing of domestic animals
upon public reservations, streets, ave-
nues and alleys in the cities of Wash
tngton and Georgetown. in so far as
such regulations are necessary to ac-
complish the end proposed in the words
quoted in the organic act.
Should 1t be found necessary, the
board may make regulations prohibiting
entirely such herding and grazing, and
when the necessity named exists then 1t
becomes the duty of the board to make
such regulations. So far, however, the
board has not undertaken to make them.
ut may not be advisable to make
them at this time, but when the board
finds 1t necessary to do so, its authority,
in the judgment Of the committee, is
ample"
A large crowd, composed mostly of
ladies, gathered at the Analostan Club
boathouse this evening to witness the
clubs weekly regatta. The four-oar
crew, consisting Of Showers, stroke;
Cumberland. three; White, four, and
Brown, bow, was victorious over the
six-oar crew by a boat length.
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sent for him a few days later and ex-
planned that he had demonstrated
courage of high order, and that had
hoped to see some spark of aggressive
ness in him that would warrant a pro-
motion.
"He eventually became one of most
trusted assistants and valuable aid
in the success Of the business. He adj
mitted that his wife had provoked him
and thus caused him to arrive in a
militant mood the day he talked back.
He gave her credit for his rise.
"If a man thinks he is right, eX-
pect him to exhibit the courage Of his
convictions and say so. Many sub
ordinate has held a mediocre position
because he was afraid to assert him
self. They may have ideas in the back
Of their heads which might revolutionize
a business. Fear of boss or the risk
of ridicule has kept many men from
attaining the things of which they are
capable"
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Protect Your Hands.

There Is no reason for the hands to
look old. No matter what aIH q woman
Is, no matter how hard she works, she
,JiIf can keep her hands smooth and
white If she tries. I know a woman
well iton her COS whose hands have
the smoothness of those of girl 10.
She does her own work, she looks after
a small garden, she has brought up
several children. But she has never let
her hands shoy the amount OF work
they did.
The only secret is protection. Every
woman VINO works needs several pairs
of working gloves. Very good quality,
long wearing rubber gloves ,.t can ,.s De
They can also be bought as cheaply
as 20 cents pair; but it is luck how
long these will wear. I've had cheap
Pairs do me months, others leaked
after one or two days. But the more
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The serious side of most men is US
ually on the surface. Men whose pro-
fessional aspect toward life is expected
TO be serious must of necessity be stern
at least from an external viewpoint.
Police magistrates returning to their
chambers frequently chuckle over re-
marks made in the courtroom, which,
at the time, had to be regarded with
judicial dignity.
The late Judge Macdonald was one
of the most amiable persons. A keen,
shrewd observer and student Of the I'M
fortunate brought before him, he dis
pensed justice with real human under
standing. His gray eyes often twinkled
at some humorous remark by witness.
He was none the less efficient because
he had a sense of humor.
The general manager of q large Or
SANITATION took fancy to one of the
male employees who occupied a small
Office by himself at the far end of a
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livers cut into small pieces. Cress gar
nished the platter Of tomatoes and
liverS.
The hot bread was quite different
date mullins served with new clover
honey. There was plenty of coffee. of
course.
This was the recipe for mullins: One
cup white flour, sifted with three tea
spoons baking powder and three-quar-
terS teaspoon salt. Add one-quarter cup
sugar and one cup graham or entire
wheat -four. Mix one cup sliced dates
through this mixture. Beat one egg,
add it to one cup milk. Combine mix
lures, add one-quarter cup melted but
ter. Beat until smooth. Pour into well
oiled muffin tins and bake In hot oven
(425 degrees) for 20 to 80 minutes.
If Nancy had been serving dinner. she
might have. used pie for dessert. Write to
her, care of this paper, inclosing stamped
Self,addressed envelope, asking for her new
leaflet on Pastry"
tCopyrig1t. 1927
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I serene and with an aristocratic nnien
which made her valuable when the
wild grace of her first youth passed.
and Anna G., who seemed never to lose
the taut lissom quality which endeared
her to fans.
1t may seem strange have concen-
trated on friendship today, but in this
hit-and-misS colony, this ome-and-go
group, friendship is a rare thing.
The successful band together. They
give fat dinners, wear fat jewels and
discuss their fat salaries.
Then there is the brotherhood Of the
non-arrived. 2>=cy talk good talk, still
have idealS and hopes.
When they succeed they join the
aforementioned ranks, for appearance
with the non-arrived would count
against them.
This is Hollywood, where nothing sue
ceeoS but success.
Copyright, 1929, by North American News
paper Alliance.)
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Bargains.

Whenever you read Of q bargain
picked I'D by some alert collector or
dealer it should remind you that a
| treasure somewhere in your home may
be somebody's bargain one day too. i
will be If you do not find a profitable
| market for it.
There are two reasons why rare
books, manuscripts. autographs, paint
ings, antiques and like things are picked
up for the proverbial song" The first
reason is that the possessors do not
recognize their value. The second rea-
son is that they do not know where to
sell them in order to obtain full value or
top price.
We know Of one woman with some
valuable furnishings who could not sell
them at home for a fraction of their
value, because their existed no market
for them Instead of accepting a need
less sacrifice she awaited a favorable
time of the year, shipped her stuff to a
reputable auction firm, and realized
handsomely on her things.
It is obvious that painting by
Rubens is more likely to fetch a good
price in New York, Chicago, or Los An
geles than it would in Big Horn or Las
Vegas.
There are recognized markets for most
Of the finer things one is likely to own.
Any one with fine pieces OF antique fur
nitiwe can get into touch with the
proper facilities for marketing them
simply by following the news OF, the
sales and by studying the periodicals
Devoted to such things.
It is suggested to women with first
editions, rare autographs, or similar
things that it is easier to get an idea OF
value by asking how much such thing
would cost to buy than it is by inform
ing dealer, collector, or museum that
you have one to sell.
There are located in several Of the
large cities galleris and auction rooms
that are nationally famous. Those are
the proper places in which to dispose OF
valuable possessions.
The FAN always witnesses renewal
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Lemon Raisin Loaf,

Sift one and three-fourtfs cupfuls of
wheat -four with three teaspoonfuls of
baking powder and one-eighth tea
spoonful of salt. In another bowl beat
one egg light and to 1t add one cupful
of cold milk. Combine the two mix
lures and add one cupful of small seed
less raiSins and the grated rind of one
lemon. Scrape the batter into creased
pan measuring about 4 inches by 71a
inches on the bottom, and at least 212
inches high. Bake for 80 minutes in
a moderate oven
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The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

TO be blamed for. The employee never
indicated by word or gesture that the
boss used him as an exhaust for his
over wrought nerves.
Strong, virile men respect those who
exchange blows, especially when they
are verbal punches. The executive head
of a nationally known institution said
to us only recently: You see those
young fellows who occupy the junior
executive chairs. Each one of them
is where he is because he isn't yes
man. All the rest are men who be-
lieved that 'yessing' was the best policy
in dealing with me.
For many years I watched a GER
tain man in this Office. He was the
sole support of large family, with the
result that he nursed his job. kept out
of trouble and let well enough alone.
Apparently. he feared that IL he dis
agreed with me he would lose his job,
which, Of course, was not the case.
lone morning he came to the office
as usual. I don't know whether he had
had an argument with his wife or not.
but he was in an aggressive mood.
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BEAUTY CHATS BY EDNA KENT FORBES

expensive kinds are sure to wear. Use
these for dishwashing, scrubbing, laun-
dering, busting. Nowadays it is pos
sible to do most heavy housework with
out soaking the hand-dishes are
washed with a hose, clothes soaked
clean with soap flakes, floors scrubbed
with long-handled brushes and mops.
For silver cleaning and furniture pol
ishing, leather gloves are best; for
sweeping, light cotton gloves; for gar
dening, regular heavy canvas and
feather gardening gloves. This means
an equipment of four pair. But is that
so bad? The best workmen require a
competent outfit of tools. Gloves are as
much part of the houseworkers tools
as a broom and brush.
If the hands need treatment. smear
them with cream or lard while you have
the rubber gloves on, and let them SOAK
is q good way to cure ridged nails.
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Lessons in English
BY W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused: Do not say, Il
cannot be swerved in my course" Say,
"Swerved from =
Often mispronounced: Bisque. Pros
nounce bisk, as in at" -
Often misspelled: Circuitous; note
the ui
Synonyms: Dependency, melan-
choly, detection, sadness. gloom. rs
Word study: Use word three times
and it is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
Gay. Today's word Primitive; pertain
ing to early times: original; primeval.
ut was the primitive instinct of self
preservation
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Straight Talks to Women About Money
BY MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN.

of interest in such sales, and this is
an excellent time to etablish contact
with prospective markets if one contem-
plates selling. Women should be care
full to ascertain the reliability Of any
firm or gallery to which they consign
valuables, and they should take care to
insure themselves against loss or theft.
They should give definite selling direc-
lions, and those directions should be
SO worded as to protect their interests.
Some ones bargain is often some
ones loss. and loss that might have
been avoided had value been investi-
gated and sale been less restricted,
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NANCY PACE
Date Mullins Are Nancy's
New Hot Bread.
By FLORENCE LA GANKE.

The John Arthurs were the house
guests of the Pages. They came Friday
evening and were leaving late Sunday
night. On Saturday they all had gone
to the country club for golf and dinner.
After that they had taken long ride in
the cool of the evening.
This ride, the out-of-door air and
the restful sleep had given them a real
appetite for Sunday breakfast, so they
sat themselves down with enthusiasm.
Nancy started with well chilled canta-
loupe. Then came crisp cereal with
plenty of cream.
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Home Dressmaker and Pleater
By MARY MARSHALL.

ings, gloves, bag, ETC., would you ad-
wise EMMA.
would advise one of the new rust
red hats, and with this you might select
warm brown leather shoes with bag to
match and stockings and gloves OF a
duller tone of brown. Or you might
select a blue hat with rust-red ribbon
trimming and have black shoes and
bag with gun-metal stockings and gray
gloves.
For the new suit or dress you should
have one of the new boutonnieres,
made from thin leather, felt or cloth.
This weeks circular gives pattern and
directions for making them, and If you
will send a stamped, Self-addresSed en-
velope to Mary Marshall, care of this
paper, copy will be forwarded to you.
Copyright. 1927
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Hungarian Goulash.

Cut two pounds of round steak in g.
inch squares. Roll in flour. Brown
well in hot fat with four medium-sized
onions cut in slices. Pour on one cup
full Of boiling water. cover and COOK
slowly for about one hour, or until the
meat is tender. Add one cupful each
of peas and tomatoes, season with salt
and pepper, and cook for Is minutes
Serve hoA
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7 o o III containing
several scores of
clerks. The SUBJ
ordinate became
fond of his chief,
who was heartily
diSliked by most of
the employees. The
boss was a gruf,
unyielding sort of
fellow, whose SUI
prene joy seemed
to be "baWling
out" others. Out
side the Office he
was q club "cut-
up"
While liking the
e m p loye men
toned, h e w a S
careful to conceal
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FULLNESS OF SKIRT OF THIS JER-
SEY DRESS IS INTRODUCED By
BOX PLEATS STITCHED DOWN
NEARLY TO KNEES. PEEATS ARE
PRESSED SO AS TO GIVE NEW
FLARING EFFECT.
gressive pleater and find out what new
tricks he has to Offer
The straight side-pleated skirt that
remained in favor for so many years
Is not particularly smart, but there are
many ways of pleating skirts so as to
produce the new f1aring silhouette that
is such an important part of the new
mode.
Wide box pleats are used in variety
of ways, often mounted on yolks so as
to keep the necessary slender line about
the hips, and often they are pressed
out at the bottom in such a way as 10
give the new flare.
"I have selected a navy blue suit for
Autumn. I am medium dark, with
gray eyes. not much color, and do not
use rouge. What color hat would you
suggest? What color shoes and stock
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BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

with the effect of silhouette In light
Thus it is thrown on the face of one
sitting before such a dressing table
Sometimes such exquisite bedroom fur
niture is of a metal, sometimes of choice
wood.
Although modernistic furniture does
not as a rule accord with other pieces
except of its kind, this has the adyan-
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thought need be paid to any part of the
design, for it is all covered, with the
exception of the rim around the head
board. This may be Of stock molding
placed over heavy fallboard. The es-
Sential thing is to have the mattress
and springs very comfortable.
The room in which the bed as shown
is placed has pale-green woodwork and
walls, a fawn rug. ivory silk gauze
glass curtains, apricot taffeta overdrap-
cries trimmed with lavender binding,
and the spread and bed upholstery is
of apricot ground Powered chintZ, the
run of headboard and feet being painted
lavender.
(Copyright. 1920
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Cocoanut Wahes.

Sift well together three cupfuls of
flour, four teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der, two teaspoonfuls Of sugar, and half
teaspoonful Of salt. Add two beaten
eggs. two cupfuls of milk, four tea
spoonfuls of melted butter. one cupful
of shredded cocoanut and beat well.
Cook in hot, well creased waffle iron
and serve with strip or honey. ~
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Home i'm Good Taste
BY SARA HILAND.

Beds with upholstered head and foot
boards are now being shown, and in the
illustration is one which is footless, but
has headboard upholstered to match
the spread and bolster.
This type of bed is unusually smart
for the guest room, for it is highly
decorative, and. because 1t would not be
used as much as another bedroom,
would be practical.
The bed itself is nothing more than
frame with headboard. simply designed
legs and box springs and mattress. No
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The decorative qualities Of light in
relation to mirrors is being realized in
manner most interesting. Separately,
each has had its distinct place in deco
ration, but the combination of the two
! is of recent origin. It is a most happy
conspiracy of both that is today being
featured in home decoration.
A hall mirror surrounded by decora-
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tive tubes of light was matter for COM
nlent upon its appearance several years
ago. The mirror which is part of
dressing table, with panels Of light
thrown from behind patterned openings,
is the quintessence of luxury in this
latest phase of its development.
The illumination escapes through the
interstices il the mirror backing work,
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The Blondes Make-IJp.

Dear Miss Leeds: % I have very
fair skin. What shade of powder and
rouge would suit me? ~ I am 20
years old, feet SIX inches tall and
weigh 1873 pounds. Should I reduce?
CD have light blue eyes and fair hair.
What colors are becoming?-E. I. w.
Answer-Q) Try an ivory or flesh
shade Of powder and light red rouge.
Use cold cream as a powder base and
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CdllCu u'III OOWu
for something. Be-
fore I could finish,
he rose from his
chair and, in the
presence of his Of
flee companions,
began to talk back.
"He became so
eloquent with his
remarks that I
ordered him from
the place. All
right he said heat
edly. I'll co.
"This was the
last thing I desired,
as he occupied a
responsible job, al
though W t h ou t
ovonl1fiUo roY1k 7
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tage of harmonizing with furniture of
other periods. When gun metal or a
dull silver finish is the material, 81
course the mode is sufficiently unique to
demand other pieces Of like design.
Another interesting development Of
glass with light behind it calls for nat
ural and not artificial light. !.
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The professional pleater is often the
best ally of the home dressmaker, and
before starting out on the adventure Of
making dresses for Autumn and Winter
an excellent plan is to go to some pro-
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ments are: Neck, IS; bust, 351a; waist,
%; hips SO: thigh, 20l2; calf, 10; an
kle, 8.-BILLY.
Answer-Greens and browns are es-
pecially becoming to your type. Choose
yellow-greens in light, medium or dark
shades. Chestnut brown, Titan brown,
nut brown, warm tan, sand, beige, deep
cream and fig are good. You may also
wear bright, medium and dark blue,
pale yellow, amber, peach, pastel pink,
bright red, rust. henna, copper red,
black. Your weight and measurements
are good. LOIS LEEDS.
(CopyrIstt, 1922
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

choose a heavy. cold-cream type of
powder. 20 You are about eight
pounds above the Average weight fer
your age and height. would not ad-
wise you to attempt any drastic reduc-
ing program at your age, but plan to
take more active outdoor exercise, like
hiking, tennis or golf, that will keep
your figure trim. Swimming Is one of
the best all-around exercises for Won
Do not pibble between meals and allow
yourself only one helping Of each dish
CD Pastel pinks, blues, yellows, bue-
greens and yellow-greens are becoming
to your type. You may also wear bright
and medium blues, navy, almond green
turquoise blue, bronzes brownish reds
peach, old rose, blue-violet. gray. cream
and black. LOIS LEEDS.
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The main dish was a picture. Nancy
had used individual casseroles and
lined each one with a strip of bacon
Then into the casserole she had dropped
an egg These caSseroles were set in
the oven until the egg was set and the
bacon was thoroughly cooked. With
his dish they had thick slices of broiled
tomatoes on which were sauted chicken
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Becoming CoI0rs.
Dear Miss Leeds: I have reddish
brown hair. green eyes and fair COM
plexion. What colors may I wear? 1
am Is years old, 5 feet Az inches tall
and weigh 127 pounds. My measure
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Decorative Qualities of Light

(Copyright, 1921