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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
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The best thing about cleanliness is it's universal quality. Rich or poor, everybody can be clean who wants to.
 It is a fact that given facilities, it isn't a superhuman task to have clean underthings daily. You hon. estly don't have to be a millionaire to accumulate enough things to have a change. And it doesn't take more than a few minutes to rinse things out. Silk ones don't always have to be ironed!
 You young things who are rush. ing to work by a. m. know this.
 One of America's biggest assets make. And most of you know the daily washing habit pretty thoro- oughly.
 It is to the older women that want to speak. The more years put in working, the more scrupulous wous you should be about your ap- pearance, your daintiness. The de- plorable thing is that it so seldom works that way. You get tired more easily, appearance doesn't mean as much, and you are likely to over- look the necessity of the daily change of underthings that every well-gromed woman should insist upon.
 The second thing should like to speak of is the need of the use of shields in your silk dresses, and your winter wool ones, though that is looking ahead some time now. Shields serve a tremendous func- tion in keeping your clothes fresh and yourself meticulous. Given two pairs of shields you can alternate washing them nightly, along with your gloves, sox and under things. Once you get the habit of daily change, and insist on it for any length of time, I have a conviction that a certain resolve will take shape in your minds. That is, .'I'll save until I get enough money to have several changes of all of my under things!
 It IS fully as restful as a vaca- tion, honestly. If over the week. end, or one given night each week, you could get all of your things cleaned and fixed for the whole week. you will face each day with confidence you have not had be- fore. the assurance that you your self are fresh and pleasing, that allls right with your word. It is a re- solve worth considering. It makes essentials more important than luXuries or pastimes, and that Is a lesson worth learning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
YOUR CHILDREN
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Mothers of eight-or-nine-year-old children are inclined to think that dawning independence should be encouraged at the expense of tdisci- plinc.
 know mother who seems to be determined to ruin her boy for this very reason. T want him to cultivate will" she asserts firmly when her relatives renonstrate and tell her that she'll be sorry some day. Then she goes on to say that men nowadays have to have little push and iron in them to get along.
 I'm tired of seeing boys kept under their mothers thumbs until they cannot move without asking permission. When they get that habit. they go through the world asking everybody's permission. l want James to be one of the people who give permission
 Avoid Self-Indulgencc
 We'll, have a life-sized picture of son James fifteen years from now giving permission to nobody in the world but himself. for he is doing that already.
 Much as believe in self-expres- sion, think my friend has 1t all wrong. Self-expression does not mean self-indulgence and. as it happens, James does not choose to express himself in any other way.
 One evening he was told passive ly that he'd better go to bed. It was ten o'clock.
 'I have something to finish," said James cannily. guess he knew the magic effect of that alibi for eti- dently his mother had been reading up on the harm of interrupted im- pulse and had voiced it in his pres- ence. Oh, what dangerous thing a little knowledge is!
 '.Very well, James," was all she said. We left at twelve and James was still dawdling at nothing.
 Another time he said he was go- ing to a movie.
 (which one?" asked his mother.
 "I, don't know, I'll see when l get down town. Maybe I'll go some place else. Just give me a dollar"
 The dollar was handed over and the boy slammed the door to go out and express himself. His mother sighed with admiration. "He knows his own mind. nevtr interfere"
 Any mother who allows her chill dren to disregard home rule is lay ing up trouble for somebody some time. I hope 1t won't be for the state.
 Discipline can go along very nicely with self-expresison. With out it, the latter must be called by another name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
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,with the girl who had worked with Corrinne in the bargain basemenf. It seemed like long, long walk back to the living room, although 1 1t was such few steps. Jack and Sue both acknowledged the gay greetings of those who called to them, but Barbara's head with its spun gold hair was high, her purple eyes were cold. She walked like a princess who had been wronged. When the group reached the hv- l ing room Jack closed the connect ing door and slipped the bolt through.
 '"The convention isn't open to the public" he announced in a dry voice. Then he handed the stone which he had been carrying, to Madeline. T think that you came for this" | But Barbara's tongue was re- leased.
 l "Oh. hate you, Jack Thornton. I despise you! You didn't let me see who you were up there. You just kept still and how did l know any better than to give you the ring? thought there was a mixup and a man was sent, even if Clifford had said the girl would be there at that time. All I was to do was to hand it over. How did I know it wac some thing wrong was doing?"
 ''When a transaction is made in the dark there cant be anything very right about it," Jack answered
 ''But why did Clifford ask me to do this for for Sybil?"9
 ''He asked you to do it?" There was new interest in Jacks tone.
 "Of course he did. Let me gel Jean. He'll help me. He knows all about it. He was with us the day Sy- bil and Clifford were married
 Then she stopped as though she had said too much.
 "Then Clifford is married to Sy- bil?" Harry asked in a steady, even voice. She's in the family now" Taking on a lot of trouble, aren't you?" Madeline, munching sand wich, looked up to say.
 | '' T. think you had better tell us your story, Barbara" Jack suggest ed. Harry, will you call Jean? He has right to be here. And it will be easier for us all if you don't hold back any of the details"
 Barbara refused to talk until Jean came. Then she fell into paroxysm of weeping, which left her looking like golden-haired doll in blue l td1feta CreSS, with 1ace WnOSe paint had run into splotches.
 "I had the number of this Becker guy" Madeline offered. T thought he was going to marry me. Yes, believed it. Wouldn't think l was ever that dumb, would you? But thought it would be nice to get in with folks like the rest of you are Sure, I even planned the dining room furniture. Golly, how he must have laughed at me! And when found out that he was just playing with me Well. I said he'd have to pay for it and pay like blazes. He didn't have any money. Nothing but lot of bad debts. So he got that ring for me. And then. of course 1t went back, for it was stolen. And after lost my job I made up my raind I'd get even. l had some let ters from him, you sec"
 She started to laugh hysterically then opened her pocketbook, and produced an envelope. Want tc hear it?"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

Lois planned her schedule for four meals day. The first one was at seven in the morning, the second at noon, the third one at in the after- noon and the evening meal at half past E. This allowed Ann to have a nap during the day and to be in bed for the night by 6 o'clock.
 The cereal was served in the morning and at supper. The veget- ables which were allowed were spin- ach, carrots, string beans and peas. These were all sieved as were the cooked fruits. such as prunes, app pies. Orange juice. milk and a half teaspoon of cod liv-r oil were as in-i evitable in each days meals as the coming of the day itself. And on this carefully prepared food, served at regular hours baby Ann thrived and grew.
 Child Care is the subject Of II lcafict Nancy Page will send you oiI receipt of a stamped, sclf-addresseti envelope. Write to her, care of this paper.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

shall say? Six-thirty?" | She told him 6:3O would be right Swinging around and setting down the telephone, Gypsy began to plan a campaign of activity. She was anxious that the dinner for MT Harrison should be just right Gypsy had the greatest admiration and respect for the aged lawyer. She had seen him occasionally since the first day she had gone to Jim's office and each time her original | impression had been strengthened. She had, furthermore. a feeling that Harrison was her friend. The whole house must be spot less. There was the menu to plan. Gypsy decided to have the dinner served on the porch if the day was warm. She telephoned to Cora and arranged to have the weekly clean ing done next day. Then there was a session with Matilda. nasty sur- vey of food supplies, a trip to the | market.
 When she came in from the trip down town Gypsy took off her hat and surveyed herself in the hall mirror. It occurred to her she needed a shampoo. She went to the telephone and arranged for an appointment at Louise'a
 'I'll have shampoo" Gypsy told herself. land a finger wave and manicure. I'll wear the printed chiffon tomorrow and want to look my best" She hurried through the rest of her list of tasks to be on time for the appointment at the beauty parlor
 Gypsy arrived promptly. There was a wait of several minutes and then tall girl with mass of jet black hair led her to 8 curtained booth. Louise's shop was the most expensive in Forest City. The walls and curtains were green and the furnishings green and ivory. Forest City's society always had its hair done at Louise's.
 The tall girl worked dextrously with soap and water and rinsing sprays. She rubbed Gypsy's head with pungent lotions. Then she pressed the wet hair into waves. and pinned them in place. Finally she bound the girls head with a thin cap.
 "Now come this way" She di- rected Gypsy to a vacant booth and adjusted the hair dryer. For half an hour the girl sat before the scorching electric heat before the operator reappeared and snapped off the current.
 The droning buzz of the hair dryer died. From beyond the cur tained wall of the next booth woman's voice rose.
 "But have you heard about Jim Wallace?" the voice was saying. He's going to leave his wife!"
 (To Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
SISTER MARY'S
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 Nutritious Food, deliciously cook ed and invitingly served. is only one of the homemakers numerous re- responsibilities. Consequently, short cuts in cooking which do not sacri- flee any of these essential factors are always welcome and practi- cable, The grill" "club" and ''blue' plate is one of the most prac- tical of these short cuts and in many instances makes for economy as well.
 Originally these grill plates with partitions to keep foods separate were made exclusively in a blue patterned ware. but now they may be purchased in a variety of makes and patterns of china as well as glass.
 Any type of meal can be served Zen grill-plate." Company lunch cons, oven dinners, vegetable plates, top-of-the stove and broiled meals are most attractive and save steps and washing and time when served on a compartment plate.
 As in planning all meals, the combinations for grill-plates should be carefully thought out and chos- en with regard to color, shape and texture as we'll as flavor and food value.
 If necessary, first course Of soup and a dessert can be added to the combinations suggested. How ever, the plates are we'll balanced and hearty as they are. Bread or some sort and a beverage are or course included.
 Special Luncheon.
 Baked Canadian bacon with pine apple, new potatoes in cream sauce, radishes and ripe olives. buttered buttered asparagus with pimento.
 Cut Canadian bacon into slices about % inch thick and let stand in lukewarm water one hour. Drain and spread with prepared mustard. Arrange in a single layer in bak- ing dish and sprinkle thickly with brown sugar. Cover with syrup drained from can of pineapple and one half hours in a slow oven. Baste with syrup in pan. On each siice of meat put a ring of pineapple haste with the syrup and 1T the bacon was very lean, dot with but ter. Increase heat and bake untii pineapple is nicely glaced ana slightly Drowned. Serve with rad ish and olive in same compartment
 Choose new potatoes of uniform size and cook in boiling salted Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

where we're drifting!'
 But if she doesn't know she can't be hurt. can she?" Marcia per. sisted.
 | .No one must be hurt" he said firmly: Why, this sort of thing can lead--anywhere. I see it ir court every day. Tragedies: Misun- derstandings. It's playing with fire We can't do 1t. Marcia"
 The girls face was averted. They had turned from the broad, state highway into an unpaved cross road. On either side stretched farm land with here and there weather beaten house. The dwellers in those homes were not prosperous. Fences sagged drunkenly and chickens fled of the roadster.
 Marcia looked at the surround ings with obvious distaste. T sup pose you're right she said after a pause. "l'll have to go away"
 ''But don't want you to do that There's no need for it'' ! The girl turned then and looked at him. She smiled but there was infinite pathos behind that smile. "Oh,s my dear!" she said. "It's the only way. I'll go away and you can forget me. That will be best" "Tll never forget you, Marcia. You know that"
 They rode in silence for several minutes. The frown remained be- tween Jim Wallace's eyes. Present ly the girl said, Well, it's settled. I'm going. I don't know where but I'm going away. Do just this, one Ithing for me. Jim! Let's drive to the Ledges. We're nearly half way there, anyhow. I want this last af- ternoon together to be something to remember
 Wallace glanced at the sky. The sun had been hidden from view all afternoon. In the west the clouds were darkening. tss
 "Guess we can make it," he said. q don't like the look of those clouds though
 The, Ledges was the name given to an. ancient landmark five miles west of Forest City. Jackson Creek. winding it's circuitous pathway, struggled through a region of roll ing hillsides where layers of sand stone projected, occasionally in great slabs. The sandstone had | never DcGn uSeQ fall the brownish stone surface blended with the riotous scarlet and gold of sumach and oak leaves and underbrush of dozen varieties. In spring the Ledges were visited every Sunday by scores of "hikers", family picnic parties and young men and women carrying cameras and forever taking snapshots. | There was sentimental interest attached to the Ledges too. There I was a flat rock high on the one hill side which rose taller than the others and overlooked an abrupt drop. You could faintly see the white tower of Forest City's highest building from this height. On this rock could be traced numerous in- itials carved in pairs. Sometimes the letters were surrounded by the crude outline of heart. Here and there beside such an inscription as Sally and Bob'' or Esther and John, there would be the day of the month and year. Neatly carved and framed in square at the north east corner of the rock were the letters "M. L." and "J. w." which Jim had cut there on high school picnic before ever he had had the courage to ask Marcia for a "date".
 A private road led from the main highway across field, the nearest lapproach to the Ledges. Jim swung the car into this lane, driving care- fully. The road ended 50 yards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
Y am 39!: SAY,
 BILLIE BURKE

do this it is important above everything else to guard complexion beauty keep ones skin temptingly fresh and smooth.
 "For years I have used Lux Toilet Soap regularly. It leaves my skin amaz- ingly clear and soft"
 At 3o Billie Burke has just signed up for series of motion pictures in Holly wood! She will find the actresses there, like the stage stars, are devoted to Lux Toilet Soap. Actually eos of the 6l3 i'm portant ones use this fragrant white soap to guard complexion beauty-regularly!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

Baby Ann was one year old. She was a cunning little thing with curly hair, dimpled fingers and sunny enough to the physician who had helped her through the first year. It had been a hard one. Only patiences tenderness and painstaking following of the doctors directions had brought her where she was. That, was why Lois followed the diet list implicitly. She had learned that the doctor knew what he was talking about.
 Ann had the following foods in her menu list: Well-cooked cereal strained through a sieve if coarse cereal was used milk: strained fruit pulp: strained vegetables; baked pos tato: toast. and egg yolk. NE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
Skirt Through Plaited Boomers
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Of course you'll include this smart lpajama dress in your new wardrobe. It's a beauty. The skirt is clever ly cut. The plaited fitness falls so gracefully that 1t gives the appear Iance of a skirt.
 The bodice is youthfully flattering with its cross-over applied band col lar with plaited jabot ends. It's the newest Paris has to offer for tennis, golf or hiking. Style No. 163 is designed in sizes IA, 16, Is and 20 years. The 16-year size requires 3A yards of 39-inch material with 5-8 yard of 35-inch dark and % yard of S-inch light contrasting. Pique, linen, mems striped silk shirting. pastel washable crepe silk and shantung are smart for it's de- velopment.
 Our large Fashion Magazine shows the latest Paris styles for Spring and Summer for adults and children. Also instructive lessons in sewing
 Price of BOOK 10 cents.
 Price of PATTERN Is cents in stamps or coin (coin is preferred). Wrap coin carefully.
 Send your money and order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
QUITE AN HONOR

"What's the matter, sonny? Why are you crying?"
 "I saw building on fire and went and pulled the fire alarm"
 "Well, now" that's nothing to cry about. That was noble accident.
 ''No, it wasn't. The building was lily school."-Answers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

ter until tender. Serve in a we'll made cream sauce and sprinkle with minced parsley before sending to the table.
 Arrange four or five stalks of cooked asparagus in a neat pile on each plate and place a band of canned pimento across each pile half way between heads and thick end of stalks. Pour over melted butter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
Famous stage Beauty declares MO zvONs0N needs
 look Her age

r REALLY am 3o years oldl" says Billie ! Burke. "And I don't see why any woman should look her age.
 "We on the stage, of course, must keep our youthful freshness. Youth wins and holds the public as nothing else can.
 "So one must be wise enough to keep this charm right through the years. To
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

Come on, Sue. We want you" Jack told Sue as he met her at the foot of the steps. Anyone in the living room?"
 Just Harry and Corrinne and Madeline Smith,"
 Barbara gave a little gasp and Sue wondered again what she had to do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
TOMORROW'S MENU.

BREAKFAST - Halves of grape fruit, cereal cooked with dates, with dates, crisp rye toast, milk, coffee.
 LUNCHEON - Creamed as- paragus in crusty rolls. cress and fruit salad, ginger drop cookies, milk, tea.
 DINNER-Fricasse of lamb mashed potatoes, new peas, head lettuce with Roquefort chese dressing, cream puns garnished with strawberries, milk, coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
QUICK. THE NEEDLE

Look here," said the young man to his bride of six months. most of the buttons are gone from all my shirts"
 "Well. now" replied the bride. "Fll have to buy you some shirts rext time go shopping. .'-Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

Canned asparagus from America
 Is one of Slams most popular diesh- es
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04

Send your money and order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-04
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

GYPSY 1cBRIDE, 1e-year old New York typisf, ImaExaes JIM WAL LACG tho day after she meets him @t the home of her wealthy cousin, ANNE TROWBRIDGE. Gypsy has been tilted by ALAN CROSBY, just returned from a year and a half in Paris studying art, and Wa1Iace's fiancee had broken their engage nnent to marry . wealthier man.
 Jim and Gypsy go to Forest City where Jim has thriving law prac- ttCe. Ills relatives particularly AUNT ELIEN, who. has kept house for him art hostile to Gypsy. They snub her. Aunt Ellen moves to a cottage of her own. MARCIA sLORING, Jim's former flancee, fnarries Brock Phil- lips, niillionafre's son.
 Months pass and news comes that Brock Phillips has been killed in . fall from . horse. Marcia re- turns to Forest City. She cOnsults Jim about her financial affairs and later tells him her marriage to Phil- lips was . mistake. She declares she cares only for him. Jim tries to re. main loyal to Gypsy but sees Marcia frequently. Gypsy is aware of the situation and worries. She tries to talk to Jim but cannot. One after- noon Marcia telephones Jim and asks him to meet her at tea room. He comes and they drive away in his roadster.
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-09-15


 Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D. c.
 Ny dear Sir:
 Herewith please find letter from James E Murphy and group of Aux Indians, writing from Juneau, Alaska, the peti tion addressed to the Commis- s:oner of the General Land Of- flee, in relation to the claims of !he Aux Indians to their village site, located about 12 miles north of Juneau, on the shore of Aux Bay.
 While the petition disclosed the fact that the old Aux viii lage is included in the boundar- ieS of the Tongass Forest Reser- ,ation, it may be of advantage to call your attention to the Acts of Congress which seem to con- fer the right of continued pos session and occupancy on these natives to their village sites, notwithstanding their inclusion in the Tongass Forest.
 I am informed that this old village site was occupied by the Aux people with their houses, totem poles, cemeteries, etc., in the years 1884 and 1900. These dates are mentioned because Of the Acts of Congress passed in .hose years, to which reference l. now made.
 By t'.e Act of Congress en- titled, An Act providing Civil Goverr aent for Alaska" g Stat L. 24, Geo. 8, Congress provided:
 "ThS; the Indians or other person. in said district shall not be disturbed in the possession of lands actually in their use or occupation or now claimed ty them. the terms. under. which such persons may acquire title to such lands. is reserved. for future legislation by Congress"
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-09-15
Status Of Indian Possessions Reuealed in Letter

IT, 1884, and on that day these Aux natives were actually in the use and occupation" of this village site, and their rights thereto were reserved by the Act of that date.
 The Courts Of Alaska have held that:
 "The Act of Congress of May IT, 1884, providing a civil gov ernment for Alaska, also pro vides that the Indians or other persons in said district shall not be disturbed in their possession af ary lands. actually. in tl1'ir use or occupation or now claim ed by them, but the terms under which such persons may acquire title to such lands are reserved for future legislation. by. Con- gress.' By this. provision ali persons in the peaceable pos session of lands in. Alaska. OF THE DATE OF SAID ACT, arc guaranteed the right tc ulti- mately acuuire a nerfect title to such lands through such legis- ]atioa as Congress may enacs for that purpose"
 Young V Go,dstein, D.C.. 97
 Fed. 3O3.
 Sutter V Hickman, Alaska
 Law Report. 188.
 This policy of protecting the Alaska Indians in their villages and lands continued in subse- auent Acts Of Congress, espe- cially applicable to Alaska.
 26 Stat. L. 1895, Sec. IA.
 31 Stat. L. 321. Sec. 27.
 This Act provides that:
 "The Indians or person. cen ducting schools CT missions in the District shall not be di t., e. ed in the possession e lnv l~ Ids NOW ACTUALLY IN THEIR USE OR OCCUPATION. a: I: * but nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to put i,a