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same day after day, but women have
way of being way up or way down in
energy. You fell so fine for few days
that your work flies off your fingers.
you go home at night and help get din
ner. go out and dance, and get up the
next morning feeling grand and do the
same thing-perhaps take long walk
or shop for hours. Then all of sudden
you find yourself with an attack of
indigestion or a cold.
You think you get indigestion because
you have weak lungs or a delicate
throat, when the truth is that you
get sick simply because you have eX-
hauSted yourself.
ANY girl who works for a living is
bound to get too tired from time to
time. But what you can avoid is the
sort of nervous, excited energy which
makes you go on and on like mad for
several days. If you could make your
days more even, you'd find you had
fewer colds and less Indigestion. The
next time you have either one or the
other. just stop and think whether it
wasn't brought on by your being over
tired, rather than by something you
ate or from bad air you breathed.
When you are rested you can eat al
most any food without indigestion, and
when you are not tired you can go out
in any weather without catching a cold.
Girls having problems in connection with
their work may write to Miss woodward. in
care of this paper, for her personal advice.
(Copyrght, 1917
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go and dance? It's her own health and
future she's playing with. But maybe
she isn't even doing that
Shes perhaps a vigorous girl with
lot of physical energy and not much
head piece, and 1t drives her frantic
to set at a desk Shed make a fine
gardener or chauffeur, but she doesn't
get a chance to do that work. so she has
to get rid of her energy in dancing.
How is a girl who can't afford a golf
or tennis club going to get exercise in
city except by sweeping the floor or
dancing?"
What am trying to tell you is that
this business of going out or staying
home is a matter of temperament. 1t
has no relation to getting ahead in
business.
have the notion that having fun
doesn't interfese with good work. You
should have some fun. But If you do or
If you don't. it won't make much differ
ence in your career provided you do
whatever you do with moderation.
A doctor said the other day to a
friend of mine. You're not sick. You
only do everything you do too much.
You work too much. You eat too much.
You exercise too much. You smoke too
much"
Men usually go ahead very much the
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LITTLE BENNY


MY sister Gladdis and Harvey came
around last mite mad at each other
again, Gladdis saying it was all Har-
veys fault and Harvey saying o yes,
of corse it was my fault, naturally it
was my fault because its always my
fault so how could it be otherwise? I
dident wunt to go to the dance in the
ferst place, but you argued and bullied
and threatened me into going. in other
verbs you forced me to go, he sed.
But 1 dident force you to dance all
mite with horrible blond viper. did I?
Gladdis sed, and Harvey Sed, Yes you
did. because you spent all mite dancing
with an awful specimen with stove
polish hair.
He kepp on insisting, Gladdis sed
Could 1 help 1t? she sed. and Harvey
sed, Yes. you could, you could CT
banged him with the puntch ladle on
his misplaced shoe shine. Or you could
of chewed off his lapel instead of rest
ing your dammisk cheek agenst it, he
Sed.
It's too late now to try to be funny
the fact remains that I was forced into
dancing with him by his unavoidable
insistents, while you delibritly of your
own free will sought out that unSpeek-
able blond time after time in the most
shameless manner, Gladdis sed, and
Harvey sed. For Peet sake go easy with
the whip. The leest could do was try
to drown my sorrows, even in perox-
ide, he sed.
Your conduck was absolutely unfor-
givable. Gladdis sed. and Harvey sed,
Well Ill tell you something about that
so called blond. She had a decided
black mustash, and you know how
wimmin with mustashes effect me, so
now you have a site ideer of what
you drove me to, he sed.
o Harvey I'm so sorry, know mus
flashes on wimmin make you positively
seasick, o I'm so thawtless, Gladdis sed.
And she kissed him lot of times and
then went downstairs with ma to see
the new rug in the frunt room, and
pop sed. I say, Harvey, did she RELY
have a black mustash?
Her skin was as smooth as baby
parade. She was the SWEETEST natural
blond I ever saw, Harvey sed, and pop
sed. Then honors are even.
And they started to smoke cigars
and tawk about different subjects such
as politics.
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Everyday Psychology
EgocentricitY.
BY DIR. JESSE ". sPRowLs.

Students of human nature, be they
ancient or modern, have generally re-
garded personality as structure OF
some sort In other words, they have
been searching for personality Blue
prints. Following the prints, they have
erected all sorts of psychological struc-
lures called types, personality types.
Perhaps the most interesting OF all
their structural concepts is that Whlch
goes under the name of egocentricity-
that which has something to DO with
centerS of interest and influence.
What are the signs of egocentrlclty?
What are the earmarks of an egocen-
trio? Of course. it's easy enough to say
that an egocentric is one who regards
himself as the center of his social cir
Gle But that description doesn't say
much, for every one is sometimes OF an
egocentric.
Real egocentricity doesn't show up
until one is in the neighborhood OF 40
Selfshness, which is often mistaken
for it, shows up any time.
Some psychologists assume that ego.
centricity is best known in terms OF
thanataphobia-th fear of death. The
egocentric spends the better part of
bis time trying to block, Illustrate and
minimize the inevitable.
Every wrinkle. every gray hair. every
superfuous ounce of weight, every ex-
tracted tooth. every birthday-these
are the little things which call atten-
ton to that fearful elimination called
death When you find some one wor-
rying over such things, you may say
that his personality is formulated on
the pattern of egocentricity.
However you should assume that
egocentricity has many centers. There
are many interests which the egocen-
trio uses as his starting point.
Copyright, 1879
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The wrapped front movement OF this
smart plain fat crepe silk dress is par
ticularly kind To mature figures. 1t has
a marvelously SHINING effect.
The trimming band of the softly fall
ing rever adds a smart trimming note
in contrasting shade. The attractively
shaped sleeve cuffs repeat the color Of
the rever trim.
Style No 1855 is designed for sizes
36, 80, 40, AZ, A and As inches bust
Again for smart wear patterned
crepe silk with plain blending trim is
especially serviceable.
Patterned and plain creepy wooden are
also very smart for general day occa-
sions.
Size 36 requires asa yards of 39-inch
material with e yard of 27-inch con-
trasting.
You will see one attractive style after
another as you turn over the pages Of
our new Spring Fashion Book.
Styles for children or the miss, the
matron, the stout-and a series of
dressmaking articles. 1t is book that
will save you money.
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.
Be sure to fill in the size of the pat
tern. Send stamps or coin (coin pre-
ferred). Price of book, 40 cents.
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Ny Neighbor Says:

You should wash and clean
thoroughly spinach, dandelions or
beet greens, lettuce and celery as
soon as delivered. Then cover
with a clean cloth and put where
it is cool. They keep longer and
are ready to use at a minutes
notice.
Camphorated oil scattered
about in places frequented by
ants will soon exterminate them.
Shin of beef makes a good beef
a la mode. Cut it up the same as
for a stew, brown the pieces in
hot fat, then add water; cook in
a pot, the same as for pot roast,
and serve with gravy. Meat thus
Drowned retains its juices, and
this adds greatly to the flavor of
the dish.
To prevent eggs from spatter-
ing over the stove when frying.
sprinkle a little -four into the
grease.
Soaking bacon in water for
few minutes before frying will
prevent the fat from running.
(Copyright, 1e31)
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insured. This may not mean extrava-
gance, for almost every household has
some set that is an heirloom. Such a
set should always be supplemented by
another one of the homemaker's per-
sonal choice.
If one wishes to be able to have one
set do for any color scheme there are
two kinds of sets that lend themselves
to such plans. One of these Is the
plain white set and the other is the
gold and white. 1t may be said to
start with that plain sets should be of
fine ware, for in them the tone of
white is Of great Importance. Shapes
of dishes are also significant, since 1t
Is by these two features, color and
shape, that beauty is found.
Decorated table services may be
costly or cheap Some of the hand
painted china is enormously costly,
prices for a single piece mounting to
three figures. In these articles the
ware is of the highest grade as well
as the decoration, both combining to
lend beauty. The colors give the key
note for table decorations.
Decorations that have more than
one hue are adaptable to color schemes.
Green and white accord with various
schemes. The hue indicates an i'm
mediate note of color, but it is one
that harmonizes with all others. Pink
is a favorite color and one that is
dainty to accent in table furnishings.
However, it is wise to see that some
other color is included In the decora-
tions Monotony would cramp the
hostess in serving meals. if she must
always have the scheme pink, or green
and pink. since green goes with every
color
There are grades of tableware which
depend solely upon decoration to make
them presentable. Cheap ware Is
given such beauty as it has through at
tractive patterns. When buying see
that the designs are actually good.
Avoid poor decoration, especially on in
expensive wares, for such articles are
not worth buying. Many cheap sets
with good decoration are to be found.
2COpSrights LOLA J.
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Rabbit in Sauce.

Dip the pieces of rabbit in flour and
brown two tableSpoonfuls of fat in a
deep iron skillet. Add one large onion,
chopped fine, and one and one-half
cupfuls of tomato pulp and juice with
two teaspoonfulS of salt and a little
pepper and three cupfuls of water.
Cover and let simmer on top of the
stove or in the oven for one hour. The
tomato sauce cooks down and gives a
very good flavor to the rabbit A little
more thickening may need to be added
lust before serving.
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The smartest and the most wear
able sort of scarf for late Winter wear
Is the ascot, and there is every reason
to believe that it will be reigning
favorite for Spring You can wear it
under your fur coat or your fur-col-
Jared coat or suit jacket and later on
you can wear it with the coat dress
or suit made without fur.
If you want to be we'll dressed and
well protected against late Winter winds
you should own several ascot scarfS,
and if you cannot afford to buy one
you, can make it. 1t should be AZ
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.
Reducing Exercises.

Dear Miss Leeds: Please tell me how
to reduce large hips, waist and abb
domen. NJ. P. S.
Answer.-If you are overweight for
your age and height, you will find that
dieting in connection with reducing ex-
ercises will help you develop good
figure quicker than exercises alone. 1t
is not necessary to starve yourself, but
Just eat little less of each dish, espe-
cially of potatoes and breadStuffs. Next
in importance is correct posture. Hold
your figure as tall as you can, chin up.
chest expanded and abdomen in. DO
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Salt Fish Balls.

Shred piece of fish sufficient to hll
Quart bowl. Cover with water and
let simmer gently until tender. Mash
six freshly boiled potatoes while hot.
Drain the fish, pound it, then run it
through a sieve. Mix with this the
mashed potatoes and three well-beaten
eggs. Season to taste and add small
lump of butter. Drop by tablespoonfuls
into a pan of boiling hot lard and Try
until a delicate brown. Drain on brown
paper, then serve very hot.
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Cucumber jelly.

To one cupful of grated cucumber
with seeds removed add two tablespoon
fuls of vinegar and half a teaspoonful
of salt Dissolve one package of lemon
favored gelatin in one cupful Of boil
ing water. When slightly thickened,
add the cucumber mixture and bit of
green coloring. When firm, cut into
small squares. Serve on slices Of GU
cumber with mayonnaiSe. This Is deli
cious to serve with FISH.
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inches long. or somewhat shorter. about
inches wide at the widest point, and
not more than inches wide at the
back.
The newest sort of ascot is made
with a large button and buttonhole
at the front. The scarf shown in the
sketch was made from white cotton
pique to be worn with black suit or
dress. The button is black and the
buttonhole worked crosswiSe on one end
of the scarf as shown in the sketch is
done also in black The button gives
an ornamental touch to the scarf and
serves the purpose of keeping the ascot
tied securely.
Paisley, as you have doubtless OBJ
served, is coming prominently into view
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The choice of tableware, whether it
be genuine china, semi-porcelain or
crockery, is a matter to be given care
full consideration. The style and color
scheme once set must be adhered to in
pieces and in adding Access
series to go with a set. In many homes
there are several sets, and variety is
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ing on that nemlock and must have
caught my scent. / would have liked
to have seen the old fellow. l suppose
he has dropped his antlers by this time
and probably doesn't feel very bold
without them. l guess he'll be as glad
as some of the rest of us when Winter
is over. There is balsam fir over there
that he has taken bite or two from. :"
He walked over To young tree that
Peter Rabbit, not yet having learned
much about trees, probably would have
mistaken for the same kind of tree
as the one under whose branches he
vas hiding. Lightfoot could have told
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Newest Sort of Ascot Scarfs
BY MARY MARSHALL.

in later Winter and Spring fashions. You
may buy charming dresses or blouses of
paisley silk or you may buy the ma
terial by the yard. To go with your
dark suit or coat you should have a
paisley scarf of ascot shape to give
Just the touch of warm color needed
for brightness on a dull Winter day.
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does that? IL she
dances so much
and is so set on
amusement. moth
ing I say will make
any difference. She
won't even read
this column. She
won't have time to.
Besides. she wants
to dance more than
she wants to make
good on her job.
So why shouldn't
she he allowed tn
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He did capture me-" responded the glib Spaniard,
'but as you see, escaped" Outwardly obvious
To the slllen glances of his companions he took
his place among them. He could afford to wait, he
told himself, and grinned inwardly at the thought
of all that gold he had buried which, day,
he would take out of Africa for himself alone But
the question was, how could he manage it? Who
could he trust? For days he pondered the thing
and then decided he would bride these blacks to
the treasure where the Wazirt would never
and it
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Searching.
For steadfast friendlinesS give me
The loyal friendship of tree
Farmer Browns Boy.

Peter Rabbit, Squatting under little
hemlock tree, heard the sound of
crunching snow draw nearer and nearer.
Peeping out from his snug hiding place
he apparently saw who it was APP
preaching and sighed ever SO little with
relief. Farmer Browns Boy" he NUT
tered, land Bowser the hound isn't
with him. There is nothing to fear
now. I wonder what he is over here
for"
Sure enough it was Farmer Browns
Boy He stopped close to where Peter
was hidden
80" said Farmer Browns Boy,
''Lightfoot the Deer was here just a
few minutes ago. He has been brows-
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Seeing the camp fires and supposed safety ahead
Esteban addressed the warriors, commanding them
to return home leaving the gold buried Sorrow
fully they obeyed, for it never occurred to them to
question the orders of their big Bwana. AS they
disappeared down the trail, Esteban breathed sigh
of relief and turned toward the camp of his own
people bursting in on the astounded Flora and the
three white None appeared especially glad
to him. Some of these fellows told us Tarzan
had done for YOU. said PEBBLES crustily. How
eome2n
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Estsban knew that he must escape from this stua-
ton quickly his false pose Tarzsn would be
soon discovered by the Wazri What would hap
pen then, the Spaniard wondered fearfully? Evolv-
ing plan, he ordered the blacks to bury the
treasure. I'VE will return for it when we have
caught and punished the thieves" he said. This
attitude pleased the warriors "Once is Tarzan
acting like himself, thought Usula Cutting across
the jungle and guessing at the probabls route of the
Europeans, next morning they luckily came in sight
Of Flora Hawkes. party
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Dancing All Night!

have a letter asking me to write
about the girl who dances all night
every night, so that she can't do her
work the next day.
Now what have 1 TO tell girl who
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Owaza a willy old scoundrel and chief guide for
Floras party, was the one that Esteban elected to
share his confidence 1t was the mistake of his life
matters later turned QUIT To the native, Esteban
made known his true identity and told the story Of
the cached gold Then he found excuse to quit
the party, taking OwaZa and dozen blacks Night
overlook them before they had finished moving the
treasure. And as they abored crafty smile played
on Owazas face. He also had an idea Why" he
reasoned risk death in battle with ivory raiders
Nihan al this gold il a. good as mine2"
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giving diet az exercise suggestions for
underweights - you will write for 1t
and remember to inclose a stamped,
self-addresSed envelope with your re-
quest. LOIS LEEDS.
Restoring Hair Color.
Dear Miss Leeds: ID Is there any
preparation I can make at home to
restore color to brown hair? az What
kind of oil Is used to close the pores
in the skin? 90 Is there any prepared
ounce seed oil?
AN INTERESTED READER.
Answer-G) The hair can be stained
or dyed. but the color can never be
restored" after it has turned gray or
white in the course of nature. Pre-
maturely faded hair that has loSa its
color through Ill health may sometimes
be restored when the health is re-
stored. however. There are hair dyes
that one may use at home, but do not
recommend home dyeing of the hair,
because it Is seldom done skillfuny. 1t
is far more satisfactory to have an ex-
perienced beauty operator apply the dye
than to attempt it oneself The sage
and black tea lotion that is used for
hair that is just beginning to fade a
little is not capable of coloring hair
that is largely gray. ~ Perhaps you
are thinking of muscle Gil made of
3 ounces oil of sweet almonds,
ounces sweet oil. Ia ounces cologne
water y dram oil of rose and l., dram
tincture of benzoin. An astringent
lotion that is not oily is usually used
to close the pores. CD Inquire at
drug store. I do not know of any such
oil. LOIS LEEDS.
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SHORTCAKE.

One quart -four, two teaspoon
fuls baking powder. one-half tea
spoonful salt. one-half cupful
butter. half pint sweet milk.
Take half of this and roll half an
inch thick, place in a dripping
pan and spread with butter. then
roll the other half and put on
top of the first. Bake in hot
oven. Peel. seed and slice thin
eight oranges. add enough sugar
.. .1ake sweet, place these be-
tween the cake as soon as 1t Is
taken from the oven and serve
at once.
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not depend on corset to make your
abdomen fat, but form the habit of
contracting the muscles and make them
firm and strong by regular exercise.
Here are a few suggestions.
% For reducing the abdomen: Lie
on your back in bed. Raise your head
up and rest the chin on your chest.
Slowly lower the head backward. Re-
peat slowly four or five times.
(2) For waist, abdomen and hips:
Stand erect with hands on hips. Bend
trunk to the right. Rise. Bend to left.
Repeat 10 to 20 times.
CD For hips and waist: Lie on one
side on the floor. Stretch one leg out
in front and the other behind, keeping
knees straight. Reverse the position of
the legs and repeat the exercise 10 to
20 times. The movement is like rapid
walking with big strides while lying on
the side. Turn over and repeat on the
other side. LOIS LEEDS.
CaIoric Value Of Buttermilk.
Dear Miss Leeds: ID Is buttermilk
fattening? 90 What can 1 do to de-
velop thin legs? VERA F.
Answer.--D No. Buttermilk has
about the same caloric value as skim
milk and half that of whole milk.
90 Build up your weight to the aver
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PINEAPPLE SALAD.

Arrange crisp, freshly washed
lettuce on small plates, then put
a small amount of pineapple,
cream cheese on each, sprinkle
ground walnut meats over each.
a good spoonful of mayonnaise
and garnish with cherry.
(Copyright, 1919
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DAILY DIET RECIPE

OGbJlbO MA i SNIN AIDE.
Gelatin, teaspoon.
Mayonnaise, cup.
Colo water, 2 tablespoons.
MAKES ONE CUP.
Soak the gelatin in cold water
5 minutes. Let stand over hot
water to dissolve Beat it while
cooling into the mayonnaise.
Salad can be blended into this
mayonnaise and then nodded.
Or mayonnaise can be nodded
plain and cut in squares or fancy
shapes for garnishing
DIET NOTE.
Elements furnished would de-
pend on ingredients of which
mayonnaise is made Gelatin
furnishes protein - mayonnaise
generally furnishes protein and
fat. II mineral oil mayonnaise
were used, recipe could be eaten
by diabetes and by those wish
ing to reduce.
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BUTTER CAKES.

Three cupfuls bread -four, one
teaspoonful soda, one-half tea
spoonful baking powder, one tea
spoonful salt, one and one-half
cupfuls sour milk or buttermilk.
Slit together twice the flour,
soda, baking powder and salt,
then mix lightly with enough
sour or buttermilk TO moisten
Turn out on Toured board and
knend very gently. Roll thin and
cut into large rounds. Bake on a
well creased griddle. turning fire.
ouently to insure even browning.
They will require at least min
utes on the griddle. Tear them
apart and drop piece of butter in
each cake. Wrap in a napkin
and serve piping hot. These are
truly delicious.
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The Woman Who Makes Good


uho OF
highest paid in
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MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Chilled Grapefruit,
Cereal with Cream,
Fstai,,,1aI naaf m TTpaef

Chilled Grapefruit,
Cereal with Cream,
Clipped Beef on Toast.
Butter Cakes, Orange Marmalade,
Coffee.
DINNER.
Roast Beef, Brown Gravy,
Riced Potatoes, Green Peas,
Dreamed Onions,
Iceberg Lettuce, French Dressing,
Orange Shortcake,
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Minced Beef and Pickle
Sandwiches,
Pineapple Salad,
Creole Cake,
Tea.