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The Washington times., 1931-10-22
Clearance of MEMS WEAR!

1 Boys $29.95 Bicycle;
70 1n.. '''". .'''' ''P"1'O"
4 Mems $8.95 Sheep-lined
Coats NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -. .'$O'SO
2 S12.5O Moleskin Coats. sheep ~
lined ,................ .$o.SO
8 $50 HOrsehide Leather Coats,
lined ................ .~AO
1 S. Backgammon Sets;
reduced to ................. .$l
Is $3.50 ChamOis Golf Gloves:
pair ................. .Sl.SO
1 $40 KrOydOn Ace Spoon;
reduced to ................$ .$O.SO
1 $18 Suede Windbreaker; .-..
Capeskin lined. .......... .$l2.95
$40 White Wool Coat Sweater;
size "a. SOiled d......... .$5.9S
5 sets $50 Wilson Clubs;
4 irons to set. ..$9.96
81 to S1.55 Pajamas; sizes
A, B, c, d D................:.SSc
$4.95 Blanket Robes; all sizes .$2.S5
csc and 35c Fancy
Socks .19c, 6 pairs 81
$1.5O SeaIpax Athletic Union
Suits ................... .OSc
S1.6O NainsOOk Union Suits;
size AZ 2...............' .'''~A
2 So. so Refs LOng-sIeeVe Suits;
size AZ. 4S................. ......"'''$A
2 SIS Superior Union Suits;
size 40. ........ ''%"'OV
S1,65 Discontinued Phoenix
RayOn Athletic Union
Suits. Broken sizes. ....2 for 81
% IS Sample, Silk Mixtures and
Cotton Satin Pajamas. =. .$2.SS
"a 25c DunhiIl Benzique Lighter
Fuel ,................ ..l5c
Main FIOOr-The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1931-10-22
Friday Clearance OF
UPHOLSTERIES

IL pr. S9.95 ParOma Lined
DraperieS .................$ 1850
4 pr. $l9.95 Italian Lined
Draperies ...............$A|.So 81
$50 yds. 59c Velour Fringe
Valanclng ...............' .OSc
so S1.69 Imported India Print;
2x2h yds.. ...............$l SLAB
50 81 to S1.S9 Sample Window
Shades, as is. s................4 .4Sc
100 Soc to 85c Sample Sash
Curtains, pr. ...'.. ..'..''' 'OSc
Is prs. 1896 Rust Damask
Draperies, valance style. .$1.95
IS Csc Chinese Embroidered
SCarfS .......'.. .40C
Sixth FlOOr-The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1931-10-22
Friday Clearance of Fancy
Household Linens
at u Price

35-S395 Fruit-of-the-LOOm Sheet Sets. $1S5
25-S3.49 Linen Damask Sets; pieces $!'6S
29-49c Cocktail Napkins very smart ....6 for $lSS
11-SSc Linen Luncheon Cloths; reduced :.."-t lOc
3-S1O95 Beautiful Linen Luncheon Cloths $59O
16-59c Turkish Towels; heavy quality, lOc
65-29c to soc Fancy DOies priced lOc
2-S595 Fe Table Cloths; reduced 1926
11-$195 Attractive Organdy Bedspreads 29c
1O549c Lovely Linen Napkins, now priced - 1Sc 5s
12OO-39c Solid Color Turkish Bath Towels. ......l9c
27-s1 Hand Embroidered Linen Scarfs now soc
72-25c Tiny Tots Towels; reduced 1Oc
54-$1.69 $1.29 Table Scarfs. .49c
7-Sl29 Jnbleached Muslin Mattress Covers 59c
5-$1.59 Comfort COvers protect comfort Use
246 for $295 Fet CutwOrk Napkins, 6 for 81
11-49c Linen Luncheon Cloths: reduced TO 1Oc
The Washington times., 1931-10-22
56 Mems Sheldon
Fancy OvercOats
$21>95


Originally $35
FleeceS, tweeds and worSted back
fabrics. Grey, brown and fancy
blues. Single and double
breasted. Regular. short, long.
second FIOOr-The Hecht Co.
70 Pairs Mems
Hanan Shoes;
Originally $12.5O
$7.85
Low shoes. Black and tan calf.
Black and brown kid. Broken
range Of sizes.
Second FIOOr-The Hecht Co.
Mems HOleprOOf
"AutOgart" Hose
CSC
3 pairs, 81
Discontinued patterns Of SOC
graCe. You don't need garters
when you wear these socks.
The Washington times., 1931-10-22
Friday Clearance of
BOYS WEAR

IS Boys 81 Flannelette
PajamaS .0oc
80 pairs csc Fancy Golf
Hose, pr. .lUc
$50 prs. 85c Warm Winter
Gloves .................. .0Sc
81 pairs $1.69 Warm Wool
sweaters $1
40 prs. $3.75 College Style
LOng1eS ........$ .$Z.90
81 $7.95 Jr. Boys Winter
OVerCOatS ................. .$0.S0
so S2.95 Mama and Character
Is S4.95 Large Size Dolls;
priced ................... .$2.S5
20 So Ball Bearing Roller
skates ........... .$1.OS
10 $1.5O Rubber Tired Pedal
cars .....'$A
Second FlOOr-The Hecht Co.
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even gives them a push with the tip of
his very supple tail or uses a foot in
the disappearing stunt.
Again you see. this amazing creature
in new role He is a great Splinter,
rushing about the market place. He
has his whole family clearing up all
decayed vegetable matter. He belongs
to the carrion and scavenger beetle
family and is great friend of ours.
Should he be disturbed while at his
task, he lifts his tail in most menac-
ing manner. If you do not know he is
bluffing you are sure he is about to
stab YOU Not bit of it. He cannot
sting any one. but, truth to tell, he can
squirt vile-smelling fluid for some dis
lance. The insects flee from 1t, and
they have just cause.
The family is a large one. Three
thousand species of rove beetles are
found in North America About 20
species are very large. They are more
than an inch long, dressed in dull
cinnamon brown, with row of square,
blackiSh spots along the center of the
abdomen.
They have long, inquisitive antenna
and six long, spine edged legs which
have a claw on each foot. Their wings
are long and transparent. They tuck
away under the short wing cases in a
marvellous manner. When in use the
hard, short wing cases are held straight
up. The eyes are compound and the
jaws strong and efficient.
The children resemble their parents
Whole families are often seen busily
engaged in getting their food. The
family as rule seeks seclusion under
the bark of trees.
They are sociable creatures, and seem
to get along very nicely with any insect
which joins the food-hunting crowd.
They have members in their family who
are self-invited guests of the ants and
term1teS. At first the hosts object to
their company. but later they are &C
cepted and stay for long visit. What
persuasive tactics are brought to bear
upon the host do not know. 1t may
be little spraying again, but We do
know they are allowed to remain.
They are not fighters as rule, but
they can put up the greatest bluff. The
agile tail is raised and flashes about.
The wing cases fly open, and when the
threatening creature approaches his en-
envy one look in his eye seems to be
enough. Then the warlike look disap-
pears when the enemy is routed and
a peaceful, busy rove beetle is again
gathering food.
Should more aggressive enemy call
his bluff, he turns and fees from him.
copyright, 1881
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Attractive Edgings of Petals


At one Of the frst smart dances Of
the Autumn a well known young wom-
an, famed for her good looks, her money
and her good taste. wore q dress that
any girl might copy at home.
Yet It had all the SAVIOR and flavor
of Paris-indeed. 1t came straight from
one Of the great dreSSmakers there. II
had all the freshness and allure Of
modern youth.
lovely shade of green. Right here a
word Of warning. The girl TO whom
green is not becoming should never
attempt 1t. II can be the most deadly
unbecoming color in the evening i'm
aginable, but II can also be quite lovely
A little makeup helps a lot in making
it becoming. of course: but even 50,
some girls had best leave 1t alone.
The distinguishing detail of the dress
in question was an edging of petals
that swished and frilled about the feet
in the most beguiling fashion. They
were cut with raw edges Just big semi
circles, one Tapped over the other. all
stitched together through the middle
to make ripping sort of ruche.
This fril, or ruche. or whatever you
wish to call it, might be made of
georgette or chiffon. The half-circles
should then be cut double, so that they
frou-frou effect; and. indeed, they
might be of four thicknesses.
They may be Of matching color or Of
different shade of the same color.
On dress of black satin they might
be of three thicknesses, two Of black
with white layer sandwiched in be-
tween. On a brown dress two layers
might be of a very light brown with a
dark layer in the middle.
(Copyright 1917
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THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE

Here are lovely slenderizing lines for
The matronly figure.
You'll love the new skirt cut with its
clever diagonal lines to reduce hip bulk.
The croSSover bodice has applied band
trim that is very effective and becom-
ing, besides producing fiat line much
appreciated by the larger figure.
A patterned crepe silk is an excellent
medium for this model. Plain blending
sha3e crepe is used for bands and bow.
Lace is use for the tiny vestee.
Style No. 3l73 is designed for sizes 36,
81, 40. AZ. a., as and 48 inches bust
Size IS requires yards of 39-inch
material with u yard of 39-inch con-
traSting and = yard Of 3-inch lace.
Fashioned of black crepe satin, it's
stunning with white vest.
Dark green patterned sheer wooden is
lovely with eggShen crepe used for the
tiny vest.
For 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.
Don't envy the woman who dresses
well and keeps her children well dressed.
just send for your copy of our Fall and
Winter Fashion Magazine.
1t shows the best styles of the COM
ing season. And you may obtain our
pattern at cost price OF any style shown.
The pattern is most economical in ma
terial requirements. II enables you to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

brew two tableSpoonfuls of black tea in
one-hah pint of boiling water. Cool
and strain it through double cheese
cloth. Brew sage tea in the same way
Mix these two teas together and add
two ounces of bay rum. Place in a
large bottle and apply after the sham
poo two or three times week. It may
take several months before YOU notice
definite results. If your hair is pre-
dominantly gray. however, this mild
stain cannot restore the dark brown
color; only a hair dye can do that.
Another preparation that darkens
gray hair is made of sage and sulphur.
1t IS obtainable at any large drug store,
and directions for its use are given in
detail with the bottle II is also a
harmless compound. provided no metal
lie dye has been added.
In the meantime give your hair ex-
cellent care. never neglecting the daily
massage and brushing. If your hair is
dry, give IL a warm-oil treatment before
the shampoo, as lack of nourishment
will cause it to turn gray. Won't you
please send stamped. self-addreSsed en-
velope with request for my leafiet on
the care of the hair? l feel sure that
it will give you still further help with
your problem. LOIS LEEDS.
(Copyright, 1912
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31


Very slowly, hop at time and then
wait, Peter Rabbit approached the
bramble- tangle in which sat the owner
of the pair of soft eyes that had so
shyly watched him and that had seemed
to him so filled with admiration.
I'm Peter Rabbit" said he. Don't
you think it would be nice to be ac-
quainted?"
The little lady said nothing, but the
soft eyes said yes. so Peter drew bit
nearer.
II think you must be stranger in
the Old Pasture" said he. II never saw
you here until last night"
Did you see me them" asked the It
tie lady whose name was Molly.
Il saw your eyes," replied Peter.
'They are wonderful eyes
Molly dropped them modestly.
do you live in the Old Pasture?" she
asked.
Il live not far away" said he. az
visit the Old Pasture often"
This was true, and net quite true
He had visited the Old Pasture often,
but not for long time.
"It seems like very nice place." said
Molly.
ut is and it isn't" replied Peter.
do you know that Reddy Fox and Mrs
Reddy live here?"
Really" cried Molly, in pretended
fright.
Really" replied Peter, nodding his
head. But If you know where they
live and keep away from there, there
isn't much to fear from them: for they
don't like brambles, and there are
plenty of those in the Old Pasture I'll
be glad to show you all the safest
places"
THANK you" replied the little lady
Rabbit, who already knew all of them
and the quickest way to get to each.
THAT will be splendid. How big and
strong and brave you are!''
Without knowing it, Peter pulled him
self out at that
oh" said he, modestly, ct am able
to take care of myself. Has Old Jed
Thumper discovered you are living here
yet?"
DO you mean the big, cross, gray old
Rabbit" asked Molly.
Peter nodded.
Il see you know him. He thinks he
owns the Old Pasture 1t is a wonder
he hasn't tried to drive you out before
now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
Fashions of Today
Old and New.
BIZ MARIE sHALMAR.

We still talk of Empress Eugene
fashions. Eugene hats. Eugene
dresses, Eugene wraps and Eugene
sleeves. And yet when you look present
day clothes over in a thorough way and
then look over the fashion plates Of
the days when Eugene was a real per-
son and not mere tradition, you dis
cover that there is about as big diff
ference between present-day fashions
and the fashions of Eugenie's day as
could possibly exist. Our whole atti-
tude toward clothes is different.
The ladies of Eugenie's day wore
tightly laced corsetS and we do not,
they wore half dozen full petticoats or
they didn't feel properly dressed and
they wore crinolines or hoops. We wear
smart high-heeled shoes, at least for
formal occasions, and Eugene wore
funny little low-heeled shoes that
couldn't possibly be called smart
There are a dozen other striking diff
ferences between the clothes of today
and the clothes that Eugene wore and
yet it isn't surprising. Because that is
precisely what happens when a So
called revival occurs in fashions. Back
in the 1905 there was a Greek re-
vlval. and yet if there was ever a time
when women's clothes were opposed TO
the Greek ideals of dress it was in the
DAYS when women wore buStles and
bangs. And there was a Directoire re-
vival back in 1908 or 1909 when the
only similarity between fashions ard
those of the real DirecIoire period was
the raised waistline
Speaking Of Eugene fashions and
negliges, reminds us tnas the illus
trious Engenie herself never wore them
The story goes that the only time she
possessed what ladies called wrap
pers" in those days was when her be-
loved son had the measles and she
had to sit beside his bed at night
Otherwise the proud empress Just had
no use for neglige dress of any sort.
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

mother was gray when very young. I
am also nervous type. LUCY.
Answer agree with the friends
who say that gray hair and a youthful
face Is beautiful combination But,
just the same, no one wants to have
white hair when as young as you are
We all prefer to save that beauty for
the more mature years.
Yes, Inheritance seems to pass gray
hairs on in some families. But / also
think that your physical condition may
have something to do with it. You say
you are nervous, and your weight indi-
Gates that you are from IL to is pounds
underweight So try to build up your
general health and conquer that nerv-
Gus condition. Get plenty of restful
sleep every night. and also see to it
that you relax completely several times
during the day
There are rinSes and dyes which do
not harm the hair, but always hesitate
to advise dyeing it, When hair is to
be dyed the work should be done by an
expert rather than at home. Prefer
ence should be given to the non-poison-
GUS, penetrating type of dye.
II YOU have read this department
regularly, you have seen my advice to
others on the same problem 1 feel
that the safest method is to use a sage
and black tea lotion regularly. It is
not dye, but 1t does gradually darken
hair that is just beginning TO fade, and
1t is absolutely harmless. To make it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
DOROTHY DEX's LETTER BOX
Close-Fisted Parents Who Refuse to Educate
Their Handicapped Daughter.

DEAR DOROTHY DIx-when girl had long illness
do I
being
think they should help me? xYZ
I parents you very
everything
illness should
and I'LL with sympathy that should
handicap
particular become
Perhaps when
to take the course OF study that wish DOROTHY
in with a
Of 40 She a a
dren financially we'll fixed serious
OF
asking will
trying to 1t?
regard widows bachelors?
Answer don't have Of
marry them They waiting chance
children She will prayers
you have wdove for rival advise
ioVemakng but TO the question DOROTHY
Copyrtght
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

blue of a dull shade or cream color.
Two or three OF differing sizes can be
secured to the wall in accordance with
the prevailing style of bookshelves.
II children's toys are the offending
objects usually left strewn about, toy
box can be devised in much the same
manner; that is, by using this time a
hinged wooden box set on the floor.
Even one without a cover can be used
by having a plank sawed to go on top,
and perhaps serve to hold a sofa cush-
ion made OF chintz or cretonne to look
well with whatever color the box is
painted.
If sewing is used as pickup" work
in the disordered room and is too much
in evidence when not being worked
upon, a cabinet for It can be devised
so that it will be cut of the way by
following methods already described.
Sometimes an old washstand, with its
capacious compartments, can be res
cued from the woodshed or bought Sec
and hand, painted in ornamental man.
ner. the top covered with plants, books
or pottery, and the lower part used as
a putting place" for odd bits of sewing
or miscellaneous articles, each allotted
a place in the cupboard.
(Copyright, I931)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
NANCY PAGE
Will You Have Pumpkin
Pie or Custards?
By FLORENCE LA GANKE.

Halloween means cider. doughnuts,
popped corn balls and pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin pie is usually great faVorite
with the men folks. Not only do they
want it on Halloween, but on many
other Autumn days as well.
Children fare rather sadly, at least
so they think, when they are forbidden
the same dessert as that given to the
grown-upS.
Mrs. Lacey solved the difficulty by
making pumpkin pie in regular fashion
for the adults and then baking pump
kin custards for the children. The
filling is just the same. After all,
pumpkin pie filing is nothing but a
well seasoned custard, with milk, eggs,
some pumpkin for filler and little
spice for flavor.
When Mrs Lacey made the pie for
everyday occasions she did not use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
ooh. we'll" he said.

ooh, we'll" he said.
Now, you know "Oh, well" Is an
argument you can't answer.
!. Meantime the lady on my left re-
peated, They should let the men
work.
How about the girl who has to earn
her own living and has nobody to sup
port her?" I argued.
"Oh, there aren't many girls like
that"
You who read this and who have to
go to work every day in order to get
the money for your rent will probably
be surprised at this news item. Prob
ably you're saying to yourself, wouldn't
I just love to lie around on couch and
look pretty, with some rich father or
husband to take care of me?"
1t Is not matter of whether women
ought to work They have to work for
a living. If they didn't work. they
wouldn't eat Women aren't taking
jobs away from men.
A woman used to stay at home and
make her dresses. She now goes to a
factory and makes them, or she goes
to a store and sells them. And the
world gets better clothes. Where in
the old days she stayed at home and
put up vegetables, now she goes to a
big factory and puts them up. She
used to stay at home and bake bread
Now men go into big bakeries and bake
bread. In other words, the work Is
still being done, but it is being done
outside the home instead of inside. The
Jobs are rearranged. They are done in
different places.
When you talk about mems work
and women's work you date yourself
The sensible girl takes things as they
are today and makes the best of it
without wasting a lot of longing on
things that are past. But, as a matter
OF fact, you seldom hear a young girl
talking about this. 1t is mostly old
men and old women.
Copyright, 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

ROSETTA STONE-A MISSIONARY
TO TURKEY.
Shakespeare was born in the year
1854, supposedly on his birthday.
The enraptured tourist stood on the
bank of the Grand Canal in Venice
drinking it all in.
An idiom is a person of low intelli-
gence.
A demogogue is vessel containing
spirituous liquors.
Explain the effect of heat and cold
and give an illustration. Heat expands:
in the Summer the days are long. Cold
contracts; in the Winter the days are
short.
Fish lay eggs. This is called swarm
ing.
(Copyright, 1870
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DLO A4SAL ~ OANA1O ". Burgess.

Molly glanced about In pretended
fearfulness.
oh she cried, in faint voice, 'you
don't think he would really try b do
that, do you? Do you suppose he Is
anywhere about now?"
IF he is, you needn't worry, 80 long
as am with you," replied Peter gal
lantly.
The soft eyes admired him.
1T must be nice, so very nice, not 10
be afraid" she sighed.
Peter tried to look bigger and more
important than ever.
Forget him." said he. He won't
bother you while am about. Are you
planning to make your home here?"
viii you come to see me sometimes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.


Grapefruit Oatmeal with Cream
Dreamed Clipped Beef on Toast
Bran Mullins Coffee.
DINNER.
Cream Of Corn Soup
Roast Beef Brown Gravy
Celery Watermelon Pickle
Mashed Potatoes Boiled Squash
Fruit Salad Mayonnaise Dressing
Mince Pie Cheese Coffee.
Lobster Newburg Toasted Crackers
Pickles Olives
Mocha Icebox Cake Tea.
BRAN MUFFINS.
One-Quarter cup sugar, one
teaspoon salt, one and one-half
cups boiling water, to which is
added one and one-half tea
cups bran and about two and
one-half cups pastry -four. Mix
well and bake in 81 hot oven.
Makes about Is.
MINCE PIE.
Use four and one-half pounds
of meat, one peck of apples, two
pounds suet. Spice salt and sugar
10 taste. sweet cider to moisten.
or take the parings and cores
after being carefully looked over,
cover with water and boil, strain
and use two lemons, two oranges
If cider is not used. This rule is
one-third more apples than meat.
Cook all day on the back of the
stove. Fill pie. then put in bits
of butter, a little sugar, raiSins
and small pieces of citron.
MOCHA CAKE.
One quarter cup ground coffee.
small pinch of salt, one cup hot
milk, three eggs, one-half cup
brown sugar, one teaspoon
vanilla, two tablespoons corn
starch. one-half pint thick cream.
Sponge Cake Strips or Lady
Fingers. Pour milk over coffee,
let steep 10 minutes. Strain and
add TO well-mixed sugar, corn
starch and salt. Next add the
well-beaten egg yolks. and cook
slowly in double boiler until
smooth and thick. Add vanilla.
When partly cooked add stiffiy-
beaten egg whites. Line sides and
bottom of mold with sponge. Pour
in q layer Of filing. Repeat
alternate cake and filing until
mold Is full. Chill IN icebox s or
8 hours. Add whipped cream
after removing from mold, Just
before serving. Good for Sunday
night supper.
Cccpy-ights 1873
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based on q real
idea. On tlae other
side of me sat a
foreign consul.
Directly he said.
It t h in hard
times are here be-
cause so m a n y
women work, TAX
ing positions away
from men" And
the rich lady at
m y left S a l d,
"Woman's place is
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sY Dr. JESSE ". sPxowL&
MicrnmanieS.

There IL mental illness known
among medical psychologists as manic
Oppressive asychosis Manic-depres-
sives swing more or less periodically
from spells Of extreme detection n
spirit TO spells OF extreme elation Of
spirit. They are called manics fcg
short.
This mental mslady is By no means
incurable. although relapses are COM
mon. This means that returns to and
departures from so-called normalcy
must bear some significant relation TO
normally. Let the slienist settle that
point.
one thing is significant. The more
fundamentally you study manic -oepres-
sive psychosis the more it seems that
something like il Is seen in about every
tenth normal person Of your acquaint-
ance At any rate, there are a lot OF
n1icromanics little manics) going about
in everyday life. a great many Of whom
pass for something above the average
in respect to energy and achievement.
To put IL briefly. the micromanics
are those who have the blues for day
or two, and then snap out OF them and
proceed 10 make up for lost time.
(CopyriRht. 1870