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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Your Baby and Mine
BIZ MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.
What the Scales Tell.

When a mother is with the baby con-
stantly, she is often deceived as to his
weight. The baby may look well, may
even seem to look fatter to her when
in truth he isn't gaining an ounce.
Usually. when the mother appeals to
outsiders. they try TO comfort her by
saying, "Oh, she's just small-boned," or
that other red herring, She's probably
getting taller!"
If a baby is small-boned, she was
also smaI-boned at birth and her gain
would go on steadily from birth, no
matter what her bony framework. AND
If the baby were really getting taller.
she would also be getting heavier.
Whether it is bony or fatty growth, it's
bound to increase the weight. SO
mothers should turn deaf ears to those
moth-eaten excuses, and make up their
minds that If the baby isn't gaining
weight every week or every month,
something is wrong somewhere.
Mrs. NJ. r. H. isn't listening to any
such comforting excuses. Here is what
she writes:
MY baby is seven months old and
only weighs IA pounds. Every one
says she is fat enough, but 1 am not
satisfied for I know she does not weigh
enough for her age. She won't take
more than eight ounces Of cows milk
daily, and though l nurse her. know
I do not have enough nourishment for
her. can tell she is hungry.
She was big baby. weighing
eight pounds at birth. Then she began
to lose weight. She is happy child.
can sit alone and pull up to things, but
she has no teeth.
Shall I wean her and put her on
the bottle altogether? What else should
she be having to eat at this age?"
You are right not TO disregard the
story the scales is telling you so clearly,
The baby has gained only six pounds in
gains nine pounds. Three pounds is a
vital matter when babies are young.
Begin weaving Immediately. 1t is
probable that when baby is entirely on
bottles. she will not fuss at taking the
milk We offer two leaflets that should
be helpful to you at this time. One of
them is called How to Figure Sweet
Milk Formulas" and the other How to
Wean the Baby" If you will send me
self-ad3ressed, stamped envelope I
shall be happy to send you those.
Four foods should be in the diet Of
a seven-months- old baby Orange juice
once daily Cereal twice daily at the 10
o'clock and the o'clock feelings
Vegetables in soup, or sieved once daily.
Possibly hard-cooked egg yolk three
times week, sprinkled over the daily
portion of vegetables. Those are the
first-year foods which should be intro
'duced into the baby's diet beginning
with orange juice at the third month,
cereal at the fourth or fifth month and
vegetables and egg yo.k at the sixth
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Flip Sticks Close to Master.
This much at least is very clear:
You II not forget il taught by rear.
Old Moi her f7afnr

Farmer Browns Boy had so much to
see that was new and so strange to him
that he spent much of his time on long
walks. trying to get acquainted with
the little people in feathers and fur,
whom he had never before seen, and
usually Flip the Terrier was with him.
Flip was quite as interested as his
master and raced this way and that
way. poking his inquiSitive little nose
into bushes and under rocks and get
ting wildly excited every time he found
something of interest.
Early one morning he and his master
set out for a walk, and, as usual, Flip
raced far ahead. Suddenly turning, he
came back even faster than he had
gone ahead Plainly he was in hurry
and it was equally clear that he was
a scared small Dog. Had he had any
thing but stub of a tail it would
have been between his legs. The in
slant he reached his master he crept
in close to the latter's heels and Far
mer Browns Boy saw that he was
trembling.
Now. what have you found to give
you such a scarce" demanded Farmer
Browns Boy, looking all about. but
seeing nothing to cause such fright.
II haven't seen you as scared as this
since you surprised Buster Bear, and
Buster isn't anywhere about here"
OF course, Flip couldn't tell him. He
wagged his stump of a tail and looked
very apologize, but refused to leave
his masters heels. Farmer Browns
Boy tried to send him en- ahead, but
it was useless; Flip simply refused TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

food for her baby, although she does
not pass by juicy grasshopper or
plump fly When she espies her prey
she darts upon him and gives him a
vicious stab with her stiletto This
paralyzes the victim and he is motion
less This food is placed in the room
as close to the egg as the mother can
push it, After this is accomplished,
she sets forth again. and until she
has the larder filled she does not rest.
Eight to ten spiders. flies and other
such insects may be found in the cell.
Back to her base of supplies she
goes, and, with another bod of plaster,
she returns to the little cell. With
great care she plasters up the en-
trance to her child's home and, after
this work has been completed, she goes
to work on another room. Eight to ten
rooms will be built and provisioned
before her work is called day.
(Copyrieht. 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Moderation Best i'm HOuseWOrk
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

time is the best time for performing
ones duties. 1t is the only way in
which the majority of persons prevent
themselves from getting hopelessly be-
hind and, especially in the little tasks
which are not imperative, such as writ
ing letters and other social amenities.
Delayed work is always hard work.
Perhaps this is why the adage do 1t
now" has its helpful punch. There
is an impetus to work done in its
right time that ekes away under pro-
crastination. Most or all of the irk-
someness is swept aside by this zeal.
In its place there is real joy in do
ing the things. This is proven by
every one who does a task in the fresh
ness of it or on the immediate thought
of it. It is with a sense of relief rather
than pleasure that delayed job is
ended at last.
In the face Of all these facts in favor
of doing it now, the word of caution to
the faithful homemaker about follow
ing the adage with punctiliouSness con-
tinues 10 be wise She must keep INT"
as well as faithful to the job of house
keeping.
(CopyrGht, 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Scarf Tied in Bow Under Chin
BY MARY MARSHALL.

There is new way of wearing scarfs
and it is all part of the new tendency to
make fashions more demure and more
picturesque. The new scarf is not worn
nonchalantly crossed at one side and it
Is not worn ascot faEhiop, 1t Is tied in
bow right under the chin.
1t IS an attractive fashion but one
that you may find little trying your
self: But if you have young daughter
don't forget it. Because there is some
thing about bow under the chin that
Is always becoming to young girls.
In some CT the new coats the scarf is
sewed in at the back of the collar, and
If your daughter is going to start the
season with last seasons coat then by
all means get a scarf and sew it in at
the back. The scarf should be from
four to six inches wide and at least a
yard long. The yard allows enough for
nice bow, but If you want the ends of
the bow little long then you will need
more than yard. You may make the
scarf of any soft silk, preferably in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
n A T i II E. S
C. HI X E n
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary FoleS.
CHI.
MUD-DAUBER

SHdIyDiUH
~ LASTERED houses were first
- used by mud-daubers. They
built them several stories high,
Il too. The work is eXcellently
done and each room is highly
polished within and rough gray ap-
pearance without.
This mother is a metallic blue. Her
waist is very slender. Ladies years ago
tried to initiate her figure. They found
it too painful and gave up the idea.
This huntress has four wings which are
transparent The hind wings are
smaller, ard along the edges may be
seen a row of tiny hooks. used to hook
on TO the front wings. The two pairs
act as one. Her legs are very slender
and are five jointed. The antennae or
feelerS are elbowed. She Is very ettl-
cient. Her mouth and jaws are used
as mixer, bod and spade. The tongue
does the smoothing after the plaster
is laid and it also is used for the
polishing iron.
The mother first locates her base
of supplies and then, with her first bod
of plaster, goes in search of proper
location. 1t may be behind your best
curtains, If the door has been left open
and unscreered; behind a picture, or
on the corner of it, for that matter.
She is not secretive It's the rough
surface she is after. She is trusting
soul, and does not seem to have the
faintest thought of being unwelcome.
After locating her building site, she
places her first layer of plaster for the
foundation, and makes it smooth and
firm. When she returns wish the sec
ond installment of her house the
mixture will have hardened.
The building material is a soft mud
which will turn a brown gray when
dry She mixes it with cement-salava
in her mouth.
TIE home she builds is a cell-like
structure. The rooms are about one
inch long and less than one-third of
an inch wide. After a room is COM
pleted she lays tiny egg in it and
goes in search of provisions.
The spider seems TO make the best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
NV Neighbor Saws:

Chicken fat can be used for
all kinds of cooking in which
the finest quality of butter
would be ordinarily used.
Pour a few drops of ammonia
into every greasy roasting pan
after filling the. pan with hot
water. Let stand awhile and
the cleaning will be half done.
Always use canned pineapple
in gelatin mixtures. If fresh is
used the gelatin mixture will not
CONCEAL
Grease marks on pages of
books may be removed by spong-
ing them with benZine, placing
them between two sheets of
blotting paper and pressing with
a hot iron.
(CopyriKht, 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
PIONEERS"
Humorous Tid-Bits From
School Papers.

A POETIC LICENSE IS A LICENSE
YOU GET AT THE POST OFFICE
TO KEEP POETS.
A capillary Is wolly bug with a
hundred feet.
To stop nosebleed. stand on your head
till your heart stops beating.
Rhubarb is a kind Of celery gone
bloodshot.
Feudal lords lived in castles above
decayed prisoners.
A virgin forest is one in which the
hand of man has never set foot.
A deacon Is a mass of infiammable
material placed in prominent position
to warn the people.
A litre is a nest of young puppies.
Copyright. 1912
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE

Delightfully."- new ideas are engaging
our attention. Especially smart clothes
that may be worn for now and through
the Fall season is the choice of tne
smart woman.
Exceptionally lovely is today's model.
The original in a printed crepe silk in
garnet red coloring. combined with egg
shell crepe contrast.
1t has many points to be appreciated
by the woman of heavier build. Note
the fiat slimness of the hipline. The
applied band at ths front of the bodice,
carried down to meet the hip band,
gives charming heightened line. TIE
Jabot bodice friil narrows its breadth.
Style No. 1921 may be had in sizes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

| single thickness. It should be finished
with narrow hem around the edge.
The scarf Is shown here on furless
coat, but it may also be worn on a coat
with fur. This season you know fur
collars have a tendency to stald out
away from the neck and the inside
scarf is often worn to give needed pro-
lection at the front of the neck without
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Scalloped Beans.

Drain the liquid from canned or
cooked string beans and put them in a
shallow creased baking dish. Cover
with tomato sauce, sprinkle with but
tered bread crumbs mixed with grated
cheese, and bake in moderate oven
until the sauce bubbles and the crumbs
are brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

go. It was clear that he was afraid,
yet so far as Farmer Browns Boy
could see, there was nothing to be
afraid of
Farmer Browns Boy continued on to
the point where Flip had turned so
suddenly and looked about everywhere
without finding SO much as Rattle
spake, all the time Flip keeping close
to his heels. Flip was afraid. There
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

cent thought that it should be done i'm
mediately. If homemaker were to do
be too weary when the dav was done
to be able to be a good companion for
the man of the house when he has his
free hours for the enjoyment of the
home and his family.
So it is apparent that discretion
must be observed in following the pre-
cept. 1t is only the jealous housewife,
however, who needs to be reminded not
to overdo by attempting to do each
thing now" There is such tendency
to delay in almost every one, that some
reminder is advisable that the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

The purpose of the adage do it
now" is to remind one not to procrasti-
nate. 1t is not intended to spur on a
tired and a willing worker. In home
there are always so many things that
come to mind and each with a persis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Beef Sandwiches.

Make sandwiches with toasted bread
and slices of roast beef. Serve on hot
plates with hot gravy poured over the
sandwiches. and garnish with a sprig
of parsley and a pickle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04
Handwriting
What 1t May Reveal.
BY MILDRED MOCKABEE.

THIS man appears to be keen
thinker. His small, even writ
ing tends to illustrate the
i scientific type. He is probably
great reader and does not
confine his reading to any one subject,
but is interested in many different
ones. His scientific trend will lead
him to look for the reason behind
things and not to be satisfied with a
surface view.
The short wide loops of his writing
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indicate great powers Of concentration,
The apparent rapidity with which ne
writes is another factor which makes
us believe he is a quick, clear thinker.
He probably cares little for impreSslng
other people and will not waste time on
unimportant details. When detail Is
truly important, however, he will in
SiSt on accuracy.
In preferring books to people he
follows the general studious type. He
probably has few intimate friends. For
these few, he is willing to go out of
his way. People may at first think him
distant and reserved, though his true
nature is a friendly one. He should
strive to show this friendliness more
often in order to broaden his personal
contacts.
The manner in which he makes his
"f's" tends to show a desire to help
others. He should cultivate this de-
sire and give of his own knowledge to
others who perhaps have not had his
advantages in life.
Eote-Analysis OF Handwriting is not
Ssstigdfors. But ali agree IT is tntsrsstir0
ADORE feature in that spirit
4, yon l ,Dish to have vour grittns
bee. care OF The Star. along NTH
2-cent stamp. It nil be either inter
a handwriting dndlnsts chart Which you
piH find an Interesting study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

SO, 80, 40, AZ, A. as and 4s inches
bust
Ciepe marocain and crepe satin are
very smart.
Size SO requires 35s yards 39-inch,
with 50 yard 35-inch contrasting and
3la yards l y Inch banding.
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.
Our large Summer fashion book
offers q wide choice for your Summer
wardrobe in darling styles for the chill
dren as Gell as the adults. Price OF
book. 10 CENTS. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-04

Copyright, 1881.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
How Many Souls?

Prof. Frederick II. Sears, eminent astronomer of Mt. Wilson observatory, has been making some interesting es- inmates concerning the inhab- itants of the universe, which run into big figures.
 First, he notes that there are about 30 billion suns, many of them immensely larger than our own, each of which may have at least one world spin ming around it, while many may have several.
 The earth has an estimated population of about two bill lion people, so if each of these suns has only one inhabited planet and these planets aver age as many inhabitants as the earth, it would mean that there are 60 quintillions of living people.
 To write this down you have only to put down a 6 with 19 ciphers after it.
 This estimate, or guess, as- sumes only the possible num- Der of people inhabitating the now visible universe. How many more suns there may be no one knows, and it is not likely that a telescope will ever be made powerful enough to discover them all.
 But taking the estimate as it stands, it refers to people now living. The number that have lived and died, and those who are yet to live and die, Is left entirey to the imagina- tion. Supposing that all have or will have immortal souls, it appears that there is little likelihood of anyone's getting lonesome in the hereafter. whatever his destination. 7
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

same thing may be said of gold.
 The public mind is accustom- ed to think of gold having in- trinsic value. This is an un- mistakable fallacy. The value of gold depends upon it's ac- ceptance by governments and by common public consent. The value of silver for many years rested upon the same basis.
 At a time when the business transactions of the world were but fraction of present day operations. at a time when in public affairs might made right. at a time when civiliza- ton was emerging from the feudal system under which a few people owned most of the property and where the great majority of people were either tenants or debtors, the establishment of the single gold standard was made to serve accumulated wealth by making the debter perform more of labor or produce more of goods with which to pay his obligation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
RESTRICT STOCK
 MARKET GAMBLING

Gambling is gambling, wheth- CT on the New York Stock Mar ket, the Tia Juana race track, in a Chicago gambling joint or by the little fellows who risk
 their nickels and dimes on policy" all over the country. Calling it stock speculation doesn't make it anything more or less than gambling. |. Many thousands who couldn't afford to lose went broke in the late stock market crash. Nobody will give their money back. Practically all of them
 gre suffering from the after eff fleets of that wild gambling de- bauch, which caused more damage to the nation in a few months than all of the race track and other kinds of gam bling does in a lifetime. So it
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

is vastly more important that gambling on the stock market be restricted, than it is to pass laws trying to stop other forms of gambling. No gambling should be unrestrained that has such a widespread vicious in fluence on the prosperity and happiness of a whole people. - Rocky Mountain News, Den yer, Colo.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
TEN YEARS OR so AGO
From the Hyder Alaska Miner
 May 25, 1921

By a vote of 121 to 32, taken at a meeting, the men who are out on strike from the Pre- mier and tramline decided to remain out.
 A proposition made to gen. eral manager Pitt for wage scale on which they were will ing to go back to work was re- jected, MT. Pitt standing by the original cut made at the mine, which leaves the wages higher than are paid in other camps at the present time.
 An agitation is on foot for the establishment of a hospital in Hyder. A meeting was held in Pioneer Hall Friday even- ing, with E. R. Stivers presid- ing w. s. Orr as secretary. ; The meeting was addressed by Dr. w. Darcy Chace, who has had a wide experience with hospitals, in the north, and also by other citizens. A committee consisting of Oren F. Hill, Mrs. P. R. Bachus, D. w. McLeman, A. Frazer and w. 5. Orr was appointed to canvass the town and devise ways and means for the con- struction and maintenance of a hospital and report at a meet ing to be held later.
 Marius Pederson and Albert Johnson, who are working on their Bayview group IS miles down the canal, came up this week for supplies and said work so far done has shown ore even beyond their expec- tations.
 A deal of considerable im- portance has just been put through in New York by Pat Daily, he having interested capital in the group of seven claims on the Marmot owned by Wm. Frazer. The property has been taken over on a long, time bond, with substantial cash payment down.
 Paddy Mcdonnell is prepar- ing to reopen the roadhouse at American creek, IA miles up the Bear river from Stewart.
 w. l.. Balch has sowed the first lawn in Hyder, using a grass seed mixture he secured in Seattle.
 A clay tennis court has been constructed near the residence of J. A. Hall and we may soon expect tournaments between the Hyder and Stewart tennis 
 Hyder's first ship launching will take place soon. Dr. Hawes cruiser, which was built up in the woods handy to timber, was hauled down to the water front Sunday by tractor power and when the engine is installed will be in- to the waters of Port land Canal. Verify, the camp 
 The picture show put on in Pioneer Hall Sunday by E. E. Coffyn delighted more than 100 people.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER

This newspaper not ed in any with any stock brokerage firm other establishment associated or interested in the sale of mining shares and publishes formation relative ing development that not be- neved to be in full accord with fact
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

For Identification purposes, a name and adress tag, to be inserted in tiny envelope and fastened inside the wrist of a glove has been invented.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

It is certainly good sports manship for both parties to keep national chairman who are on the outs with most of the rank and file.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

Two Arkansas men who killed each other as the result of an argument over a passage of scripture have probably got ten it straight by now.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

Genius is more common among men, according to d psychologist. But he rather spoiled it for the men by add ing, so is idiocy."
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Changes a Display Advert sing for weekly issue must be presented not later than the Wednesday evening preceding the day of issue Saturday. insertion will delayed until the follow ing week
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
Just for Fun

Lady Astor says having a husband is a full time job. And how about being one?
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

How cordially we dislike those people who criticize us ''for our own good'!
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

Twenty-nine distinct cutting operations are possible with a new electric circular saw de- signed for home workshops.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

The most powerful X-ray ap- paratus in the world, million volt machine installed at the University of California, is ca pable of penetrating an inch of lead.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
INTERESTING NOTES

Playing cards for children 70 teach them musical terms and their meanings and uses have been invented.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

N. Louis Lumiere, is reported to have invented a metal film which is said to be more dur able and resistant than ordin- ary celluloid.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
Origin If the Gold Standar l From the Mining Congress
 Journal

Silver as commodity never did have any large value. The
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

Ole Buck says that by keep ing filled with bran, sour milk, carrots, spinach and other things recommended by the health faddists you will have no fear of death. On the other hand you will welcome it.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16
Historical Dates Next Week

May IT Mississippi River
 Flood. 1927 Is War Draft Bill
 Signed. 1917 19 Mexican U. s.
 Peace 1849 20 Lindbergh Hops
 Off. 1927 21 Lindbergh arrives
 In Paris. 1927 22 Shevouth, Pente-
 cost-Jewish 23 s. Carolina Be-
 comes State. 1788.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-16

Wrecked Motorist (opening his eyes) "I had the right of way, didn't F."
 Bystander: "Yeh, but the other fellow had truck"