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The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-01-09
Chapel Hill Chaf

(Conttnued from first pogeJ
cal Education in New York, has
sent me the latest issue Of his
periodical, the To1on Cr1er. An
article on the lyceum circuits
Of hundred years ago leads off
with d letter from Ralph Waldo
Emerson in response TO an in
yitation 70 speak al Waltham,
Mass, in 1840.
II am willing 10 come to Wal
than" ," wrote the eminent es-
sayist and philosopher, "on the
date you suggest and lecture
at your Lyceum for the five
dollar fee that you offer, but |
think you should also give me
four quarts Of oats for my
horse. y
The Waltham committee
agreed 10 add the oats TO Emer-
sons fee
Young Pat Winston displayed
originality in the solution Of his
Christmas present problem. At
least, ] never before heard of
anybody else who followed the
same program. He got nearly
all Of his presents at the post
office g got postcards for
Grandpa" he said, because
he's always using 'em. | got
stamped envelopes for Mother. |
got air-mail stamps for Betty,
so her letters can get to US
faster from San Francisco. But
Carolyn doesn't write much, so
| got her a handkerchief at
Miss Beppy Branson's shop
Yes, virtue hath It's reward.
Sunday after Sunday, in all
kinds Of weather, ! have seen
Robert Il. House walking past
my house on his way to conduct
Bible class at the Methodist
church. The class gave him a
fine Dunhill pipe for Christmas
present.
| lent somebody some of my
p. G.. W0dehouse novels and
short stories. Who the borrow
er was | can't remember, but TO
whoever it was | address this
prayer: please return the books.
And, if anybody has lent me any
books, ask that he let me
know so that | may hunt them
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The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-01-09
Trash and Garbage Collection

Beginning next week, the
municipal truck will collect trash
and garbage from Chapel Hill
homes and places Of business
once week, on Tuesdays When
warm weather comes the twice
a-Week schedule will be resumed.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-01-09

Society in Charleston Christmas
week. The other speakers were
Judge Robert w. Winston and
the Governor of South Carolina.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1931-01-09
Graham's Speech in Charleston

President Graham spoke at
the meeting of the New England
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
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The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Nothing sends our hand to an aghast
mouth over the flight of Time so GER
tainly as to get yourself into last years
gown! Man has nothing to do with that
SO far as his clothes are considered. Time
for Jack is much the same from year to
another. Same old scratehy Il have n mans
the plain old coat (if the line from chest
to waist varies by so much as n quarter
Of an inch it is headlines for Beau Brum-
NELL and all the big boys get either w0r-
ried or agog), same chapeau of the same
material, same buttons down the front Of
him, same old pockets, same shoes that
weigh a tom, same tie that wrinkles a
trifle brighter one year than another
that poor Jack may not die Of ennui and
colour-st lack, he knows
not the breath-taking swoOp that Fashion
gives a lady, from 1929 to 1881! Some
of the staid and too.busy-to-be-bOthere
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Jacks think it just As we'll without that
excitement, but some l know who frankly
envy Jill a little of the delirious whirl of
change Of Fashion" some of the Fl dis
traction that really great change his
dress would give a man! A change for the
better in grace and comfort.
But we were talking about Jill, not
Jack. If you haven't given away that
rineteen-twenty-nine dress, Lady Jill, get it
out and get it on. IF now you are really
fashiOnable you will be a little plumper,
and last years seams will most probably
show the skin through. Belt down around
the hips! A skirt no longer than a seven
year.olTs! How naked a lady's legs do
loOkI Did they look so then, only two
short years ago? Better give it away in
a hurry for some thrifty little mother to
make her twelve-year-Old a frOck with.
For now it is only a laugh and a horror.
Only two years! Thank the Goddess of
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Beauty. the Lady herself does not change
that much in two years!
What a funny feeling is this sensation
of distress, surprise and shame over the
things and the clothes that we one time
thought wonderful and the "last word.
Over the things, I say, as well as over
the darling foibles Of Fashion. That lover
even, who once was so dreamed over. He,
too, down the long passage of time, some
times not so LONG, shows in the dim
ness there-somewhat amusing. The stories
we used to writel Everyone who writes,
and has the courage fOOlishness to
turn back the pages, grows red all over
at the reading Of some of their early
efforts. Think we, II DARED to try
to sell that!' Could ever have ad-
mired HIMw ''Did ever wear that and
think it SWEET"
Times a kidder!
NELL BRINKLEY.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Your Health
and Diet
By Logan Clendening, M. D.

Probably no medical test
ever adopted has been SO wide
" discussed by the laity as
blood pressure. Nearly every
body over 30 knows what his or
her blood pressure Is, and is
elated or depressed as a result.
There is probably no equally
popular subject except the gold
standard and the stock market,
about which so many totally
erroneous ideas are held.
It may clarity matters to re-
member something Of the his
tory of the procedure. The
first blood pressure determine
tions were made in the labora-
tories Of physiology.
An Ancient Experiment
Strictly speaking, the first
was made in a farm yard on a
mare by o minister Of the gos-
pel-the Rev. Stephen Hales.
This was over 100 years ago,
but very little attention was
paid to his reports. Some Is
years ago, however, physiolo-
giSts began to determine blood
pressure readings with instru-
ments not unlike the ones we
, have now. Their work was
mostly done on animals.
It was not until about the
beginning Of the present century
that the instruments were per
fected so that they could be
used conveniently on human
beings. And it was only about
20 years ago that the custom
of taking blood pressure read
ingS became a familiar routine.
The Method Used
The method consists in wrap
ping a collapsible rubber bag
around the arm. This bag is
connected by two rubber tubes,
first to q bulb by which it can
be distended or collapsed, and
second, to a gauge which will
measure the amount Of pres
sure in the bag. The gauge
may be either a mercury col
umn or a metal spring.
To obtain the blood pressure
after the bag is in place on the
arm it is blown up by the bulb
until it obliterateS the pulse
at the wrist. The air is then
let out of the bag until the
pulse can Just barely be felt.
This point obviously indicates
the amount of pressure the
heart exerts to keep the blood
circulating in the blood vessels
in other words, the blood
pressure. What it is can be
seen by reading the pressure
recorded on the mercury col
umn or the dial attached to the
armband.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
The Marry-Go-Round

I'd DC GeTTlDle CdJdClySTn! W1C0
broken hopes, shattered dreams
and all sorts of wreckage in its
wake.
A lot of women are born capa.
bic and efficient, and a lot Of
men are born sweet and beau
tiful and timid and spinelesS-
and these make perfect mates.
OF course, it is hard to en-
vision a strong, fine, intelligent
woman gazing tenderly down
into the eyes of a sweet, adoring
man and calling him her dear
little helpmate. But, after all,
If a woman MUST have a ca
reer of her own, why shouldn't
she be satisfied with a second"
as a husband
That is much fairer than
taking a potentially fine, un-
standing man and insidiouSly
running him by making life too
soft and easy for him. For, next
to canned fish, nothing is so
easily spoiled" as a man. Take
him off the ice of hard work,
and put him in the sun of ease
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Bv ERICH MARIA REMARQUE
Contract Bridse
"The Official System"
By E. V. SHEPARD
Play Them Straight
By e. V. SHEPARI
Play Them Straight

in the lead. A should have
dropped his 8, stating by his
play Of an unnecessarily high
card that he wished B to lead
back clubs; instead Of doing
that A played the 2.
It is insufficient to have bid
a suit; when your partner leads
a winning card of your suit you
must tell him by your play
whether you wish him to con-
tinue leading your suit or to
shift to another suit.
Partner Is Deceived
A had twice deceived his part
ner: first by leading the highest
missing card Of partners hearts,
followed by the lowest missing
card Of that suit, thereby deny.
ing holding more Of that suit.
Next A had by his play Of the
lowest card Of his own suit di-
rected his partner not to lead
another club. The inference ap-
peared clear to B: his partner
must be able to trump the third
round of hearts, so B led back
his ace in expectation of defeat
ing the contract two tricks. OF
course z trumped the lead:
pulled trumps, then discarded
his losing club upon US estab-
lished diamonds, fulfilling his
game contract.
Many otherwise excellent play
ers neglect elementary rules. To
successfully cope with the nicer
points of the game students first
must automatically observe all
primary rules.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
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The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Shopping

You can't get out Of getting
up, but you can do something
about those early morning
ShiverS- something, we mean,
besides leaving the windows
closed all night. You can step
out Of bed for instance, into a
nice warm negligee-and feel
inclined to snicker at the
weather. Ask us what the
feeling iS-we each bought one
the other day!
WOOlly-LOOking
Evidently, the idea wasn't
ours alone. Lots Of other
women with a wise and know
ing air were in the negligee
departments ordering warm
and olly-looking robes. Every
kind to choose from, certainly.
Soft, spongy-feeling ones, with
the warmness quilted in;
smoothly tailored flannel robes,
more smartly styled than we'd
ever seen them: and new
materials with a velvety-like
finish, some Of them ribbed
like corduroy-you can even
see from the right-hand sketch.
Harmonious Contrast
Still, the quilted robe we
chose to illustrate is made Of
rayon flat crepe, and therefore
costs Just about $500. But we
didn't know the price when
that striking color contrast, so
beautifully proportioned, took
our eye. AS the sketch at the
left above plainly shows,
there's q deep hem of con-
trasting color that's repeated
in the collar and the lining,
with other touches on the cuffs
and pocket, and even in the
girdle.
And all the shades it comes
in are rather dark. That new
est. deepest brown with capu-
cine is the combination you'd
see if we could illustrate in
color, but we'd also like to
show you fucnSia with an or
child contrast. And the har-
mony when blue is used, and
green, and red, is simply lovely.
Man -TailOred-the Best There Is
But then, the things we dis
covered about flinnel robes are
not one bit less interesting.
We always though we'd have to
pay lots more than 81 for really
all pure wool-the very best
there iS-in a flannel robe. But
no, we found a whole rack,
man-tailored in the SmarteSt
standard fashion, for just
about that price. Double
breasted, Of course, with three
big pockets, a flat self sash
with fringe ON it. and-what
you wouldn't expect besides
bone buttons to match! And to
match the incest monotoncS-
powder blue or Copenhagen,
green, or beige, or rose or orchid.
Ribbed Like Corduroy
Maybe we've said enough
about contrast, so here's Win
ter negligee on the right. that's
all in matching color. But we
certainly haven't said enough
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

about the new materials when
we haven't mentioned Morocco
velvet. So here is that much
talked Of fabric, looking ribbed
like corduroy. And made into
a tailored robe that would turn
your eyes green if you saw it
first on anyone but yourself.
Christmas Gift"
We hadn't been shopping for
negligeeS when we were talking
about accessory ensembles the
other day, or we'd certainly
have included this quilted
broadcloth robe, with it's match
ing slippers. Aren't the polka
dots too trick? You could never
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Household Hints

Woolen articles or garments
should never be dried before an
open fire, as this tends to
harden the material.
Rub sewing machine oil stains
with lard, allow to stand for at
least three hours, and WASH out
with cold water and soap.
4
An apple added to vegetable
soup improves the flavor.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
What Do You
Know?
Questions ON Editorial Page

Questions ON Editorial Page
AfsSiOers to TodGv's Test
1. England. 2. Florence, Italy.
3. Darien. 4. Machine printing
form letters. S. Pale brown.
6. Lava. z. Liquid from the
sweat glands. 8. Asp. 9. OK
ford. 10. ITO forgive, divine"
Alexander Pope. IL. vinland
discovered by Left Ericsson. IL.
Harvard College founded. 13.
Defeat of Spanish Armada. IA.
Boston Tea Party. Is. Settle
ment Of Plymouth.
Copyright. 1881. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
It may cost game to deceive
your partner, just as happened
with the following hand:
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2 bid 1-Spade, starting a
rapid fire Of declarations, as
follows: A, 2-ClubS: Y, 2Dia-
monds; B. 2-Hearts: z, 2-SpadeS;
A, 3-HeartS; z, 3-Spades; B, f.
Hearts; z, 4-Spades; which
ended the contest.
Each side holds enough tricks
to go game If allowed to gain
entry; each side must lose four
tricks provided opponents pick
off their winners. A lost game
by twice violating technical
rules. He laid down the king
of hearts as his opening lead,
and held the trick: 3 played
his 8 as a come-on. Instead
Of playing his cards in regular
downward order. A led his part
ner the 2 Of hearts, whereas
he should have led the z. B
won the trick and led back the
king Of clubs, leaving 3 still
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

robe without
the mules
not when all
together they
cost less than
$6. You might
even buy a
ouple for
your friends.
College girls
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
~ Of QMeon =
the esen 'front.'"
A Story Of the Aftermath
or the World War
The Story Thus Far

enlisted when schOOlbOy tells the postwar story
Of comrades who march home when peace Is
made everything changed-themselveS most OF all Only
their friends and their memories seem real soon ale
getting his friends card game Is under
way barracks where reaches them that seenS
whom they dislike because they Deve
responsible the death Of Schroeder one OF tne.
bartender at local cafe They hasten 70 n3
Seeg and sight the night and
the trenches buried their cOnade KOsOle VINO
Mold xuecial grudge and off victor
Then the group scatters Next day they apply a
the greacOa and other supplies and fare fOtn
laden with clothes.
NOEu Continue
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

NUIICBC %
would adore AN accessory
the set and Ensemble fol
Christmas is 4ha Radroom
coming.
For names Of stores where
you may buy these robes, write
The Washington Times Fashion
Department, or call between
the hours Of 8 and IL a. m. or
4 and 5 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

get confused and wear these
mules with the wrong negH-
gee. But you'd never buy this
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
Fashion Flashes

The fox wanders in divers
ways on many Of the new coats.
A coat Of deep orange tweed,
has q huge collar Of red fox
that crosses, tucks under the
belt. and hangs down, carelesSly
over the back.
It must be new otherwise the
handbag will spoil your autumn
costume. For an afternoon out
fit there is a bag Of black gros-
grain with a design in alumi-
mum and cut steel beads. There
is a frame Of marcaSite and
cut steel.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31
BY Helen Rowland
PartTime Husbands

Every now and then, some
ardent feminist arises to point
with pride to some woman who
has made q brilliant success Of
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

It's a rare woman who can
be both a 100 per cent wife
and a 100 per cent busi-
ness Cor professionally success at
the same time. And a rare man
who can stand that kind of
woman-or bear up under that
kind of life.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

You can't have EVERYTHING
in this world. And a career and
matrimony are the oil and water
that won't mix. To successful
woman who runs a shop, an
office, a big job, or a theater,
a husband is usually only an
after thought.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Either she is going to begin
softening his backbone, vertebra
by vertebra, by lifting all the
responsibilities off Of it. Or,
when the irresistible force Of
her ambition meets the immov-
able body Of his masculine will
and self-reSpect, there is going
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Whenever I see a brilliant,
capable, successful woman about
to marry a nice, normal, eff
cient heman, I close my eyes
and shudder. Because I know
that one Of two tragedies is
about to happen.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

Oh, well, it CAN be done, Of
course. Blondin walked across
Niagara on a slack rope. But
such feats are not everyday af-
fairS-nor for ordinary mortals.
The Washington times., 1931-10-31

both matrimony and her pro-
fesSion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24

interpret the fashion Alright, care must
be exercised in choosing the very
swankiest of material and every little
detail in the making Of the garment
must be just so. Right up to the min
ute in every respect is the stunning
white outfit which Betty Compsdn,
featured Radio Pictures player. is
wearing this spring-see it In the IL
lustration herewith.
Favor Loose Weaves.
The fact that spOngy. lo0se-woven
woolens are ut" for the making of
the white coat led Miss Compson to
choose a soft open mesh basket cloth
which. as you see, has been tailored
to perfection. The wide revers. the
broad belt with buckle, the slender
izing lines. the neckpiece of fat white
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24

they be of the expensive or inexpen-
sive sort, these lovely eyeleted ba-
tistes. embroidered organizes and
Weaves Of like character have sound
ed note of sweet simplicity as none
other than quaint cottons can do. To
carry out their ingenue role in the
wedding pageant, the frocks made of
them must be tied at their waistline
with sashes of velvet ribbon or of
taffeta or satin and the hats which
top them must tune in to the same
colorful key.
In direct contrast to these unaffect-
ed frocks Of dainty sheer cottons are
the sophisticated styles for brides
maids of glamorous beauty such as
the picture sets forth. For a fashion
able church wedding this bridesmaid
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24

Is i.rrayed in costume ideal. From
the crown of her patrician head to the
tip Of her dainty silvered slippers she
Is perfect picture"-as every brides
maid should be.
While fabric elegance is made the
theme of this enchanting ensemble, 1t
will be observed that the materials for
both hat and gown answer to the call
for sheer and transparent effects. Sill
yer, blue and white is the color
scheme. The long modisf peplum
blouse cut a la princess is made Of
silver and blue brocaded chiffon. The
bouffant skirt of white tulle is COM
posed Of deep fiounces each of which
Is edged with a silver piping. Silver
ribbon trims the white tulle hat, which
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24
BRIDESMAIDS HAT AND GOWN
NOW LEANS TO SHEER EFFECTS

is very smart creation. Its wide
brim accents newest lines.
Feature White for Spring.
White registers decisively In the
spring mode. To associate white with
fashions for, summer is peren-
nial gesture but white for spring, es-
pecialIy when the entire costume Is
being carried out In all white--'tis
real news.
White is being featured in every
tempo, b. ginning at accessory touches
with the dark suit, coat or frock and
continuing until the crescendo car
ries to the point where the entire cos
tune is in white.
II one elects to be ultra In the
wearing Of white coat, IL order to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24
Bad Stomach Cause
of Bad Skin

You can't expect to have good
clear skin if your stomach is weak and
disordered.
Undigested food sends poisons
through the body, pimples appear
skin grows sallow and loses color.
But these troubles will end quickly
and skin clear up if you will start
today taking Tanlac.
Tanlac is made from herbs, barks
and roots. A tablespoonful before each
meal stimulates the digestion natu-
rally so that you can digest what you
eat. And when your stomach IS in good
shape again watch how quickly skin
begins to clear up. At your druggists.
Money back if it doesn't help you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24

fur. the white berer. and the white
shoes trimmed with wee bit of color
are all high spots in the mode.
just touch of white does not do
the trick this season. To carry tie
message of chic across there must be
lots and lots of white. First in i'm
portance is the all-white dress worn
beneath the dark coat.
The white jacket, preferably of
thin fabric-like fur with the dark skirt
is also tres chic.
It's not necessary to wait until mid
summer for the realization of your
dreams-wear white now and be
among the first to declare this vogue.
CHERIE NICHOLAS.
Ca 1891 Western Newspaper Union,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-24

ENTHUSIASM for sheer effects
II marks the trend of present-day
fashions. This mood for .airy-fairy
fiImy frocks and chapeaux is par
ticularly felt in the realm Of fashions
for the 1881 bridesmaid
Not only are silken chiffons and
laces. nets and tulles imparting their
sheer loveliness to these modes but
adorable cottons as thin and trans
parent as the weaver's art can make
them are the last word in chic. when
1t comes to gowning the brides at
tendants.
They may or may not cost kings
ransom, these simple" cotton frocks,
for some Of them are elaborated with
choicest hand-embroidery. Whether