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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Your Baby and Mine
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.

The left-handed person Is just Is
adept, just as skillful In the use Of his
left hand as most Of us are with our
right hand. His handicap" becomes
such solely in the eyes Of society that
is largely right handed and therefore,
manufactures its eating utensils, its
play apparatus, its tools for writing
and cutting and working for right
handed people.
II the child Is really left handed, we
should be broadminded enough to see
that it Is something he cannot help.
His motor equipment Is the opposite of
the right-handed person, therefore,
forcing him to use the right hand han
dicaps him as much az forcing the
right-handed person to CO.. 2n-4y use
the left hand He can use MS right
hand, as we know, out only with an
effort. Each motion must be thought
about. Learning does not SO readily
become automatic.
reader asks, us it due to training
or to natural traits that child Is left
handed, and is it wise to try TO correct
this tendency"
The position Of the motor centers in
the brain causes left handedness With
the right-handed child the centerS are
on the left side. and with the left
handed child they are on the right side.
There would certainly be no left-hand-
ed children or adults If training had
anything to do with it, for the right
handed parent just naturally offers
things to the child'S right hand and
corrects any early tendency to use the
left hand. Up to a certain age all ba-
bies are ambidextrous. They tend to
use both hands, seeming equally happy
with toy in either hand. At later
age, however, the child develops right
handedness. He changes the toy from
the left to the right hand. Not so with
the definitely left-handed child; no
matter how often toy is placed in his
right hand, over to the left 1t goes
Because this Is a natural trait, it is
obviously an injustice to the child to
compel his use of the right hand. What
! does it matter? One determined father
wrote me Of the long line Of punish
ments re had bestowed upon his luck
less left-handed offspring, hoping, I
suppose, that I would pat him on the
back for his diligence and ingenuity.
Instead, l thought him a petty tyrant,
entirely lacking either good sense or
Judgment. Why shouldn't a child be
| allowed to use the left hand If that is
the most convenient Of the two? II is
| just our silly conventionality which in
sists that every one must do exactly as
every one else does, even to spooning
I'D our food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Invoice of Pet Dishes

sandwiches and fruit salad with cheese
biscuits and without mayonnaise.
Another man asked that no creamed
vegetables be brought to him, while an
other asked for mashed potatoes with
more butter and richer milk whipped
into them. CThere'S many good cook
who falls short in making fluffy mashed
potatoes-potatoes that must be beaten
with a wire whip or fork to make
them right and with goodly lump
Of butter and hot milk
Another inquiry disclosed the fact
that q certain man would like every
Winter meal to begin with soup and
Another man admitted that desserts
didn't interest him-he was fond of
meat and vegetables and preferred 10
fill up on them, but hated to refuse
dessert when It was already prepared.
Another husband said that he want
ed dessert or a sweet OF some kind even
II IL was no more than dish Of raisins
or figs or dates, but to him the meal
was simply unfinished II there wasn't
dessert.
You would be surprised II you knew
that great many women simply don't
know what their husbands like best
especially JIlt IluSDdIlOS 1idpHcIl 10 De
patient or reluctant TO find fault.
There Is another way TO find out.
Always notice what he orders when he
is at restaurant with you for dinner
Now shall we have recipe of some
mans favorite fritter, pie or cake?
Pineapple fritters may be served hot
gprinkled with powdered sugar as deS-
sart or hot, unsugared, as meat ac-
Compartment. They require one and
one-fourth cupsful flour, two teaspoons
full baking powder, one-fourth tea
spoonful salt one beaten egg and two
thirds cupful milk. Sift dry ingredients
together. Add milk and beaten egg
Beat till smooth. Drain the liquic
from Canned pineapple slices and dir
into the fritter batter Fry in deer
fat until a golden brown, drain or
brown paper and serve very hot. They
may be kept hot for while by put
| ting them in a covered dish and SET
! ting in the oven. You will find thai
they look rather like doughnuts anc
so are a delightful surprise served with
I lamb or beef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

be able to help some pet charity by
sending it to thrift shop or a salvage
shop carried on for the benefit Of such
charity. There are many Of these
that have sprung. up comparatively re-
Gently. Those who have unwanted
things donate them instead Of money.
Persons who seek antiques patronize
these shops, as frequently in the accu-
mutation they find just what they are
looking for. Some one cast 1t aside.
Persons of small means many times find
in these shops just the needed articles
and at sums within the range of their
purses. The charity prospers by the
sales. It is enabled to carry on" better
by getting the gift of your unused and
unwanted articles.
Another way to make the most OF
your unwanted things Is to put them to
new uses. Rugs can be made from rags.
Underwear can be made from silk frocks
too worn to be used "aS is" know of
one group of women who met once in
two weeks and salvaged something each
time. One woman made an attractive
luncheon set from an old linen frock
that was good but out of style. A
length was transformed into a refec-
tory cloth and the smaller pieces into
napkins and doilieS.
A mahogany cabinet for records was
transformed into magazine cabinet in
a home where many magazines were
taken. 1t could have served well as an
adjunct to linen closet, for the napery
would be easily accessible on the shelves
with dustproof doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Trim Ankles.

Ny numerous letters from readers
who are worried because Of bulky
ankles indicates that an article on that
subject will be of interest. 1t is quite
true that nothing detracts more from
the beauty OF the legs than awkward
ankles, where large deposits Of flesh
have been allowed to accumulate. The
excess fat not only makes the ankle
unattractive, but it detracts from the
beauty Of the entire figure.
Fortunately it is perfectly possible to
remove this excess fat by faithful ex-
ercise and daily massage anu kneading.
But the exercise must be consistent
and regular, and it is essential that
milady does not become discouraged,
for while results are certain to come,
it sometimes takes two months before
there Is any noticeable change.
The following exercises are very ef-
fective toward building the shapely,
trim ankle which does so much toward
making the entire figure attractive.
First, stand on tiptoes and stretch
upward until every muscle in foot and
ankle responds. Continue this exer-
else while counting up to 100. Every
day, both night and morning, practice
walking around the room on the tips
of your toes as long as you can bal
ance. Then sit down and give the leg
a vigorous shaking from the knee.
Second, stand erect, hands on hips,
heels together. Rise on toes, inhaling
slowly. Bend knees, sinking thus TO a
half-squatting position and exhaling
Slowly straighten knees and legs, in
haling as you rise, until you are stand
ing on tiptoee Hold position for 10
counts and then lower heels. Repeat
20 times.
Third, sit erect on chair, knees
crossed, and extend one foot, toe point
ed. Describe a circle with the toe thus
bringing all foot muscles into play. Do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
BY MISSIS PHYLLIS.
no you really know what good things
to eat your husband likes best?

to eat your husband likes best?
New things have come into vogue
since you started cooking, new things
are on the market. there are new ways
Of cooking. And that isn't all. Some
times you have got so far away from
those first nebulous days of married
life that you really scarcely remember
what your husband likes best. Per-
hapS there Is child or two or three
and you have been so busy cooking
things that the youngster may eat that
you have fed the father up on corn
starch pudding when he'd like to get
his teeth into an honest-to- goodness
apple pie.
Now, there are several ways TO find
out Just what pleaSeS him most. Some
day, at least two hours after q meal
(no man wants to talk about future
meals when he has just consumed a
present one), ask him point blank Just
what sort Of thing he likes best and
doesn't always get.
One woman who asked her husband
got this list: Raisin pie, hot ginger
bread. spice cake without icing, stewed
tomatoes with okra, baked beans, Sauer-
kraut with wieners and dumplings.
Another woman got a wider range of
things and perhaps more exotic: Boiled
fresh salmon, French fried onions,
pineapple fritters, jelly tarts, caviar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Hash Cakes.

Two cupfuls chopped cooked meat.
one cupful mashed potatoes; two table
Spoonfuls chopped green peppers, two
tablespoonfuls chopped onions, one
fourth teaspoonful salt, one-fourth tea
spoonful paprika, one egg or two yolks.
four tablespoonfuls -four and four ia
blespoonfuls fat. Mix the meat, pota-
toes, seasonings and egg. Shape into
SIX cakes and sprinkle with the flour.
Heat fat in frying pan, add and brown
the cakes. Any leftover gravy can be
heated and poured over the cakes after
they have been placed on the serving
platter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Salad.

Serving six. Six hard-cooked eggs,
two tablespoonfuls chopped pickles.
three tablespoonfuls chopped celery, one
tablespoonful chopped onion, two table
spoonfuls chopped pimento stuffed OIL
ives, one eighth teaspoonful salt, one
eighth teaspoonful paprika, one-hali
cupful salad dressing and six pieces
lettuce. Cut the eggs in halves length
wise. Remove and mash the yolks.
Add the pickles, celery, onion, olives,
salt. paprika and three tablespoonful
Of dressing Roughly refill the cases.
Chill Arrange on the lettuce and top
with the remaining dressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

this first with right foot and then
with left.
Fourth, place q brick or large book
on the floor. Stand with balls of feet
on brick or book, letting heels hang
over. Lower heels to floor. exhaling.
Rise on toes. Repeat 10 to Is times at
first, increasing the number when mus
cles become accustomed to the exercise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
DUMPLINGS.

Mix half pint -four. half tea
spoonful baking powder and half
teaspoonful salt. Rub in two
tablespoonfuls Of butter and one
tablespoonful lard, and moisten
with one-quarter cupful cold
water. Roll as for pastry. cut
into five equal parts and roll one
piece at a time until large enough
to cover apple. Place q pared
and cored apple In the center and
I'LL the hole with sugar. Crate a
little nutmeg over it. Draw the
paste over the fruit, pressing the
edges together, and place In q
baking pan, the rough side up.
Bake In moderately hot oven 30
minutes. Serve with a hot lemon
sauce.
tcopyriSht, 1871
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

q e T s e c rotary or
State.
For many per-
sons thought that
"Bill"-as he Is
known in Washing
ton-was slated for
this post at the be-
ginning Of h e
Hoover administra :
ton. 1t turned
out, however, that
the late Joseph p.
Cotton was given
the Job, and Castle
continued as As
sistant Secretary OF
State.
So when tn e
Presi de mt an =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Putting Articles to New Uses
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

Disposing of articles is sometimes a
GOOD way to make the most of them.
Putting fhem to new uses is another.
During the house-cleaning season it is
well for the home maker to think of
these ways. There always are articles
that 1t is dificult to know Just what to
do with. They are not used. They are
in good condition, or perhaps not too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Burning Stomach.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

In addition to these exercises, do
dance steps around the room, keeping
on tiptoes while doing them. If one
has music for these they are far less
tedious. After the exercises massage
the ankle rather vigorously, lubricating
the massage with rubbing alcohol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

good, but they are disable with little or
no repairs. They don't quite At in with
present needs. In the modern dwell
ings without attics it Is hard to know
just where to put them so that they
will not occupy wanted space. And in
apartments the problem Is even worse
II sentiment attaches to the article
then some place viii have to be found
for it; but II not, it may be just the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
By the Associated Press.

by thU ASsoclAted Pressa
NO appointment made recently by
President Hoover has met with
more general approval perhaps than
that OF William r. Castle, jr., as IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
PEANUT COOKIES.

Cream two tablespoonfulS but
ter with one cupful sugar, then
add three beaten eggs. two table
spoonfuls milk, half tablespoon
full salt and one pint finely
chopped peanuts, and beat thor
oughly. Add enough Sifted -four
TO make a soft dough, roll very
thin. place a thin slice Of citron
in the center Of each, sprinkle
with granulated sugar, and bake
In O moderate oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Chilled orange Juice.
Whole Wheat Cooked Cereal.
Eggs and Bacon.
Toast. Coffee.

Eggs and Bacon.
Toast. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Oyster Patties. Green Peas.
Parker House Rolls.
Peanut Cookies.
Tea.
DINNER.
Consornnle.
Chicken Loaf, Mushroom Sauce.
Cranberry Jelly. Stuffed Celery.
Baked Stuffed Potatoes.
Apple Dumplings. Lemon Sauce.
Lettuce Hearts, Russian Dressing.
strawberry Shortcake.
Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

MY diamond ring to his wife II my
husband shall marry after nv death.
as I hope he WILL" read part of the will
OF the. wife of Rev. Francis j. Lys Of
oxford, England, filed recently follow
ing her death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
BY HERBERT PLUN1MER.

that Reed and Castle have built homes
recently near each other on beautiful
Kalorama Hill, just a few doors above
the Hoover home, where the President
lived when he was Secretary of Com
merce.
Nearing SO years Of age, Castle was
an instructor and assistant dean Of
the college at Harvard before he came
TO washington. For two years in the
Capital he directed the Bureau of Com
munications for the American Red
Cross. In 1919 he went to the Depart
ment OF State, where he was acting and
later chief of the Division of Western
European Affairs. In 1927 he was made
Assistant Secretary of State.
He was born in Honolulu in 1878, his
father having been the last Minister of
the Republic Of Hawaii to the United
States.
The Washington times., 1931-07-21
Speed and Morals
By GILBERT SELDES

You have probably heard that according to relatVsnc
mathematics yardstck is longer or perhaps is shorter
when in motion than when at rest Some difference IN
measurement rate does And this suggests an
odd application to of propriety
In the current Folies by far the wtiest is also
the naughties 1t is the which begins, WAS drunk,
was he handsome did my mother give me hell? Even on
sober analysis the song does vulgar particularly
rough; and as Miss Dorothy Dell sings it with charming
innocence, it is altogether attractive
The Washington times., 1931-07-21
Make 1t Snappy

The reason is that the song swiftly It is actually
patter song harmless handful Of little pebbles
thrown against window because 1T s sung so fas because
seems to skim along The song done slowly en-
phatically would rock hurled through stained glass
window-and the window might be in the theater
The moral ought to be taken to heart by the dearest OIL
all the retailers dirty anecdotes If they
can't make them funny, they might at least make them
brief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Invitation to
 Young Men Asked to Attend Meeting at Central Y Next
 Tuesday

All the unemployed young men of the city will be invited to attend a meeting at the Central Y. M. C.. A. Tuesday morning, December 15 at which time plan will be sug- gested whereby unemployed young men may participate in vocational discussions, educational classes and a program of gym and swim &C., tivities without cost or obligation
 This was the outstanding an- nouncement from last nights meet ing of the Waterbury Council on Unemployment, Edward B. Tracy, president. Other reports indicated that the Salvation Army is going ahead with its p Ian to feed 150 needy children, one meal a day; attendance in activities at the Pearl street Neighborhood House has in- creased since the last meeting of the council; the Boys Club also re- ports increased activities; at the Brooklyn and North End branches of the Y. M. c. A., forum discus sion meetings have been initiated on health problems, unemployment causes and remedies, current events and such topics.
 Rev Kenneth Kingston joined the council at last nights meeting as the representative of the Water bury Ministers association. The council is made up the following men: Edward B. Tracy, president; William Johnson, vice president; Arthur l.. Purinton, secretary: Norfieet Connor and William Gar ner, representing the Pearl street Neighborhood House; Alexander Mack. Salvation Army: and the following representatives of the three Y. M. c. A. branches: Louis Shuster, Thomas Kellogg, Robert E.. Crotty, Richard Crane, Fremont Alderson, John Membrino, Walter
 A. Jarvis and secretaries. Smith and Briggs. The main job of the
 council is to help maintain the morale of the unemployed and is concerned only incidentally with problems of food and shelter which are being handled so ably by the mutual aid unemployment com mittee, headed by William M. liar ris. F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
So Hubby And Wife
 Started Program
 All Their Own
NIr and Mrs Finnel Hunter of Vine Street Furnish Comedy at City Court Man Gets Suspended Six Months Jail Sentence Fifteen Days for May and Ted

1t was one of those hypothetical questions, .sWhat should Mrs Hun ter do in case he was absent? Mrs Hunter took the affirmative in the debate and said she would positive ly he at home for if he could bring in "boy gents," she had right to entertain company also. The argu- ment reached such a stage that both decided at the same time to leave the house. Hunter claimed that Mrs Hunter attempted to pre- vent him from leaving by taking his best pair of trousers and sitting on them and also tearing his. shirt.
 'I was combing my hair when she grabbed me again and I just slapped her down." said he.
 ''Ie knocked me into the kit chen and when I tried to reach for my comb again she struck me and started to choke me-" said she.
 Mrs Hunter exhibited two dark ened optics in court. Her hus- band was given his last chance, q suspended six months jail sentence if he starts another fight over a comb, a piano player or anything else.
 May wycoff, 27, of Abbott ave- nue and Theodore ''Tut" Jackson, 23. of the same address were given fifteen days jail sentences. They had a fight early this morning. The police caught Jackson as he leaped out a window of the house carry ing two security boxes, containing about $6 in money and several re- ceipts. They were identified as the property of Mrs Wycoff's husband. l.
 Matthew Donnelly, A, of 20 Washington street was given a sus- pended jail sentence of sixty days for annoying his former wife. Mrs Donnelly claimed that her former husband has been annoying her lately by visiting her home and creating disturbance. He has a habit of walking around the out side of the house shouting names and cursing her. Donnelly ad- mitted visiting the house yesterday. He claimed that he was on his way to see his two children and as he passed near the house his ex-wife and her sister attempted to drown him by hurling two pans of water on him.
 It was intimated in the evidence that Donnelly took exception 10 Mrs Donnelly and her sister having as a broader her star witness" In the divorce proceedings. The testi- mony concerning the "star witness was excluded by orders of the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

boys from across the bridge, the Brooklyn Athletic club, stage their 43rd annual Thanksgiving minstrel show and dance.
 There will be features galore. specialties just toppling over one another in rapid succession and chorus singing by male "chorines" who know how to consider their Adams apple as. we'll as your own.
 Featuring the show will be Jim Carty of George Whites Sean dals," the greatest of 'em all. Jim Is returning to the next edition of the Scandals" 50 this will be your last chance to see him at half a dollar. Then Harry Morrissey, another former Scandals man is on the bill. Harry is also a mem- Der of the famous Elm City Four. The Phelan brothers, Ralph, Joe and Francis have a dancing and singing number that will knock you off the seat. Francis Grove, the boy nightingale will be heard and others on the big Thanksgiving bill are Michael Daly, Patrick Stack, John Boylan, John Ciarone, Rudy Hermstadt. James Kelly, John Fitz- gerald, Billy Delaney.
 George Errico is directing and the Arcadians will furnish the music for those hotsy-totsy dancing feet.
 Yes siree it's gonna be one hot diggity dog minstrel and dance to- morrow night at Buckingham hall Get out those terpsichorean teasers and click with the Brooklyns. Heh