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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-20

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-20

Why are all states entitled to have
two United States senators, regard
less Of their population, while the
number Of representatives is appor-
toned according to the number of
residents in the state?
Because the Constitution provides
that each state shall have two SEN
ators, and it also provides that the
representatives shall be appor-
toned among the several states &C
cording to their respective popula-
tons. These provisions were the re-
suit of one of the famous compro-
misses in the constitutional conven-
ton, between the delegates from
,the small and large states.
What causes dew?
It is the moisture deposited in
minute drops upon any cool surface
by condensation Of the vapor Of the
atmosphere: formed after hot day,
during or toward night and plentiful
IN the early morning.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
FOOD PROBLEMS
BY SALLY MONROE.
Canned Fruit Salads.

Salads made with canned fruit. give
delicious variety to the regular Winter
assortment of available salads.
A very attractive peach or pear salad
is made in this way: Drain halved pears
or peaches. Make some gelatin-any
fruit flavor is good, and gelatine fla
vored with ginger ale is also good. When
the gelatin is cold and about to harden,
pour it into the core cavities Of the
fruit and allow it to harden. A most
interesting color effect can be gained in
this way. Red centers in peaches, for
instance, are most attractive. If you
use lemon or orange gelatin, where
there is less color contrast with the
peach or pear, place maraschino
cherry in the center of the gelatin be-
fore 1t hardens. Serve on lettuce with
or whipped cream dressing.
A delicious peach salad is made by
filling the core cavities of drained
canned peaches with chopped cherries,
walnuts and marShmallows.
Cream cheese balls rolled in chopped
nuts are also delicious in the core cavi-
ties Of canned peaches, and they are
even better in the core cavities of pears.
Minced sweet red and green peppers
are delicious piled into the core cavity
of drained canned pears. These should
all be served on lettuce, with some sort
OF dressing
Canned cherries, for delicious salad,
are drained and nut meats are inserted
in the pit cavities. Half dozen cher
ries are then arranged on each plate of
lettuce,
Evening star., 1931-12-26
DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX
Are the Young Men of Today More Fickle Than
Those of the Past?

- EAR MISS DIX: that the
OF today tickle?
with girls breakdowns because the
- young whom they betrothed broke of the
ments Listen the radio will Miss So-andS
requests that Lover, Come to
Why You Like Do number and the personal
columns Of the full Of that Come back Heart
broken" Or I'm Forgive
Miss what as the there many
heartbroken girls going into declines? ONE OF THEM
Answer Men tickle than they used to be-
recall the old fahess land
thing constant And theme Of all the odfashoned
Tilted maiden pned yellow
melancholy
THINK the trouble with the girls taking the seriously
thinking that little joying that has matrimonial
tenions will let
and most men will talk sentiment into sh-k ear that but
the
of asking the girl his
That because he fanc
he thinks the girls expect of him.
nfalbe sign of being in love with woman when
the question good language and when he
WEIGH on their bargains
telling knows boy who
~ with
it in his in love with her he
half All OF which
is tommyro.
talking
full matter with
stomach trouble tuberculosis they got that them
selves. DOROTHY
wright
Evening star., 1931-12-26
N A TU r E , S
C. H IL D r E N
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.
EYED ELATER,
AiauS oculatuS.

THOSE large, black white-rimmed
eyes give you start. They look
so real you cannot believe they
i are just velvetlike spots In
some Of the species they emit a
greenish light. The ladies in Cuba have
been known to carry them about with
them, fastened to a little chain. The
light is phosphorus and comes from the
eyelike spots.
They are a large family, and are
known all over the United States. Some
of the click beetles, swapping beetles or
flip jackets, as they are variously called,
may be found wherever you go. The
eyed elaters are the largest of all the
beetles in this family. They are mod
estly dressed in black and white, and
have often been referred to as pepper
and salt" beetles. The two large eye
spots are on their backs, and the true
eyes are on each side Of the head at
the base of the antennae. They have
strong wings and fly about great deal
in the Spring and early Summer when
trying to find a location to their liking
in which to settle large family.
The children are wire-worms and
grow to be inches long. They have a
preference for old apple trees and the
under side Of leaves. For two years,
and sometimes three, the wfre-Shaped,
hard-bodied worms live on the roots
of plants and grass. They move about
on their three pairs of short legs On
the last segment of the body is a
stumpy, wartlike process.
In the early Fall they make them
selves comfortable in cell closer to
the surface of the earth. In this room
they complete their growth, but remain
in this location until the following
Spring
If the beetle clicks himself and lands
on his back the first thing he does is
to play dead. After while, when he
thinks he is safe. he will fit a curved
Evening star., 1931-12-26
LITTLE BENNY
BY Leg PAPE.

This morning pop came down to
brekfist and ma said, Willyum, the frunt
room is full of wimmin in anser to my
advertisement for a maid in this morn
ings paper, my goodness there must be
at least IL of them of all the ages and
sizes Of the rainbow, I'm sure don't
wunt to face all those wimmin.
You don't need to, an occasion of this
sort calls for a bizzness man, in other
werds somebody with executivaeability,
III step in there and soon narrow them
down to 2 or 3 for you to choose from.
pop said.
And he went in the frunt room, me
going with him On account of not wunt-
ing to miss anything, and there was so
many ladies in there they dident have
enough chairs to sit on, and as soon as
pop went in one of them jumped up
saying, I'm the ferst, I was the ferst
one here.
Being big fat one with little thin
voice, and another one jumped up say
ing, How can you utter such brazen
lie rite to me face and me here full
minnits ahead of you?
Being little skinny one with gold
tooth in front. and lot of the other
ones started to all tawk at the same
time saying diffrent things like, Whats
the differents who was here ferst this
aint no race, I was here before either
one of them anyways, I've got very good
references, mister, came here in anser
to your ad, mister, can I see you for a
minnit, mister, I cooked in my last
place 10 years but the family died.
Making fearse noise, and pop held
his hand up, saying, Ladies, ladies, just
a moment If you please, now Id just
like to say a werd, ah, what wunt to
say Is, this reminds me of story, per-
haps you'd like to hear it, ah, unfor-
tuneately I cant remember the detales,
excuse me minnit please and III go
and look 1t up.
And he quick went back in the din
ing room again, ma saying, Well, have
you narrowed them down alreddy? and
pop saying, I wouldent wunt to make
mistake and narrow them down to the
wrong 2 or 8, perhaps you'd better see
them after all.
Wich ma started to do, saying, You
men certeny Iced an easy life.
Wich we do.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
NANCY PACE
Service Is a Gift for Young
Girl to Offer.
By FLORENCE LA GANKE.
Copyright, 1919
By FLORENCE La GANKE.

Mrs. Lacey had received an invita-
ton to the Nancy Page Club party,
which was to be held at Nancy's home.
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
mo. thank you. I don't believe SO.
Lois is coming over early. l am hoping
that Ann, Joan and Peter will get alopg
as nicely as they usually do. Baby Sue
will sleep, am sure, during most of
the party. Anyway, everything is 60
ing to be simple. Thank you, just the
same, for Offering"
well, don't forget, I am ready to
help any way at all if you need me-"
Evidently Mrs. Lacey kept on think
ing about ways of helping, for on the
day of the party her own daughter,
Claire, came over at l o'clock. Peter
Page junior and Joan squealed with de-
light when they saw her.
Mother sent me over, Mrs. Page, to
play with the children this afternoon.
We thought we would 60 over to get
Andy. After that We want to make a
snow man. May we?"
Indeed, you may. Get into your
wraps, buckles. Claire, perhaps you
can help Peter into his snow suit"
Socn the children were ready. Nancy
Evening star., 1931-12-26

also have a number of freckles 1 dis
like. Could you help me, please? OBJ
Ject to cream as a powder base since 1t
has a tendency to encourage hair
growth.
Your kindness will be indeed appre-
ciated. Sincerely, PRISCILLA M. D.
Answer-Avoid soap and water when
your skin is dry and scaly and use an
oily cleansing cream and good skin
food cream or colo cream to massage
the face The following oil may be
used regularly: Two ounces oil of
sesame (oil sesamurn) also known as
benne oil or teel OIL Is grains powdered
benzotn, Is drops of alcohol. Add the
benzoin to the oil drop by drop and mix
we'll, then add the alcohol. Leave a
thin film Of the oil on the skin over
night. Use mild skin lotion and a
milky foundation cream such as milk of
almonds for your powder base, although
a thin hir: of pure cold cream makes
an excellent foundation for your type
OF skin. The condition of your face
may be due to incorrect methods of
caring for your skin or due to internal
trouble. Build up your health In gen.
eral See that your diet is we'll bal
anced and that you drink sufficient milk
each day. Include fruit and green
vegetables IN your menu. Avoid con-
stipation. If your skin does not i'm
prove with the local treatment, consult
your physician. Your beauty problem
may be form of skin trouble known
as fish skin, alligator skin, keratosis or
psoriasis. The cocoa butter will not
darken the skin, and the cold cream
will not encourage the growth of hair
on the face if you choose a reliable
brand. For the freckles use the white
of an egg beaten with two tablespoon
fuls of oil of sweet almonds. Apply it
to the freckles and allow it to remain
on the skin half an hour or more. You
may leave it on the skin overnight If
you wish. In the morning remove it
with your cleansing OIL Apply your
skin lotion and foundation cream and a
light dusting Of face powder of the cor
rect shade. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Revers Used i'm Form of Collar
BY MARY MARSHALL.
- TRICTLY speaking, 1t isn't collar.

= TRICTLY speaking, 1t isn't q collar
You may prefer to call 1t a pair
~ Of revers. But the dainty bit of
lingerie shown at the neck OF the
dress In the sketch answers the
purpose Of strictly speaking collar
and is easy to wear and easy to make.
The size Of the triangular revers
should depend somewhat on the neck
line of the dress. The diagonal side
that follows the line Of the neck should
extend from the point Of the v in the
front to the shoulder seam.
Before beginning your finished article
1t would be good plan to cut pieces
Of the desired shape and size from some
old muslin, pin them into position and
even of the edges Ns desired.
II you like, you may make the revers
entirely Of lace, using bands of inser-
ton mitered at the corners, with slight
ly fulled edging on the two exposed
sides. You may, If you like, combine
Irish and valenciennes insertion, and
II you have bits Of any sort of real lace
slowed away from the time when laces
were extensively used, remember that
now Is the time to bring them forth,
because the best dressmakers are max
ing use Of the finer sorts of lace this
season.
The revers may be made by combin-
ing bands Of organdie and good imi-
tation lace, or, to wear on a tailored or
sports type Of dress, you may use revers
made entirely Of white silk pique.
A very decided advantage of this type
Of neck trimming Is that it Is so easily
washed and ironed and just as easily
put back into position again. Another
advantage is that the lingerie does not
extend to the back Of the neck, where
1t might be soiled or mussed when COM
ing in contact with the coat collar,
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Baked Lima Beans,

Clean and soak two pints Of dried
lima beans over night, then boil them
for an hour in water in which they
were soaked. Melt one and one-half
tablespoonfuls of butter and add the
beans, half cupful of milk, one tea
spoonful of prepared mustard, one table
spoonful of chopped parsley. a little
pepper and paprika, one tablespoonful
of mushroom or tomato catsup, and one
and one-half teaspoonfuls of salt. Mix
gently and bake for an hour in mod
crate oven.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Everyday Psychology
BY DR.. JESSE w. SPROWLS,
Memories,


Perhaps you have some time or other
gone over your past with an unusually
faithful memory. You succeeded, in
an off moment, in raking up something
that reconstructed your own sense Of
self.
If you have ever had this experience
with your own memories, you know
what it is to entertain secret thoughts.
You have had peep into your own
unconscious mind
Freud holds that it is these secret
memories that turn out to be the ire
portant part Of all dreams. He calls
them the latent content" of dreams.
This latent content is so secret, so con-
trary to our conventionalized minds,
that even in dreams it is obliged to dis
guise itself in order to get out of the
unconscious. That is why your dreams
seem queer to you. They are made up
Of secret thoughts adorned with strange
gowns.
OF course. Freud's statement is a
figure of speech rather than an ex-
PLANTATION Of facts. But how else are
we to talk about the things we refuse
to acknowledge? Right or wrong, Freud
has succeeded in inviting a study of
that part of the mind that most Of us
refuse to recognize
(Copyright, 193l.)
Evening star., 1931-12-26
THE CARDS IN ARRAY
DISPLAYED ARE ATTRACTIVE

cone in, as they are sure to, during
the holidays.
1t cuts the good times down to a
minimum when the home maker at
tempts to put the rooms in their usual
dress too soon after this day, famed for
coming once year. The Christmas
wreaths and greens are often left up
until Twelfth Night as was once the ac-
cepted custom. BY that time their
beauty has dimmed and the family well
come the return to the accustomed ar
ragement of the rooms.
OF course the Christmas presents do
not form decorative elements but a few
days. They are put to use much earlier,
nor would they lend decorative features
for more than very short time. Just
for today, however, let the Christmas
greens plus the gifts not wanted for
immediate use continue to lend decora-
tion, and extend the gracious feeling of
Christmas feStivity.
tCopyrisht, 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-26

horn into cavity on the undesside of
his body. The sudden release takes
place and Mr.. Beetle again lands right
side up.
The amount of damage done by the
beetles offspring is great when the
beetles lay their eggs in newly plowed
ground. In grassy or weedy lands the
eggs hatch and the wire worms go un-
der the soil. Here they move about
Needing on the roots of the plants.
There are about $50 species known in
this country. Where wire worms are
known to be damaging a crop it has
been found necessary to do deep plow-
ing and expose the workers to their
enemies.
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-26

~LEARING up the rooms after
Christmas usually consists of
the chief decoration done on
the day after this holiday. 1t
does not include putting the
rooms in their former condition, but in
so Strengthening out the furniture and
furnishings that the rooms appear free
from tireSome disorder.
1t is unwise to attempt to put away
all the gifts and to fit them into the
places where they are to remain when
not in use. Most persons like to have
their gifts where they can be enjoyed
for few days before they become
mere articles" instead of presents 1t
Is quite possible to have the things COL
lected on some table, or the piano in
such way that festive bit of Christ
mas decoration results This spot forms
nucleus of interest not alone to the
family, but to callers, and friends who
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Baked Dish.

Put into a baking dish one layer Of
diced potatoes, one layer of diced car
rotS, one layer of diced onions, and one
can of peas. Pour over a can of to-
mato soup and add little chopped cel-
cry. Bake in moderate oven for three
fourths of an hour, or until five pork
chops are well done. Add one table
spoonful of butter and a pinch of salt
and pepper. Serve with apple and cab
Evening star., 1931-12-26
DLD A1'AA NJ oASAA1O ". Burgess

"Thundered the Grouse and Mrs.
Grouse" said Reddy. There are times,
my dear, when could almost wish for
wings, but just now do wish I had
snowshoes. Thunderer and Mrs. Grouse
have both wings and snowshoes and
this snow doesn't bother them at all.
Some folks are lucky"
Mrs. Reddy sighed. What a satisfy
ing dinner they would make" said
she.
Once more Reddy grinned. Think
Evening star., 1931-12-26
MY Neighbor Says:

Cover your rolling pin with a
lchild's white stocking from which
the foot has been cut and use a
piece of white canvas on molding
board when making pastry.
Do not throw away your Christ
mas poinsettia plant after it is
through blossoming. Cut it back
to about 6 inches from pot and
put into cellar until Spring, then
repot and 1t will blossom next
year. -...
Iodine should not be used when
it has been kept for any length
of time. This is because the al
cohol in which iodine is dissolved
evaporates rapidly and the tine
ture thus becomes concentrated
and the strength is increased. It
is best to buy iodine in small
quantities and to use it spar
inEly
TO stiffen organdies, starch
thcr, in clear, thick gum arabic
water.
(Co2yrisht. 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-26

JULIUS CAESAR WAS MURDERED
BY THE IDES OF MARCH. AS HE
WAS DYING HE LOOKED UP AND
SAID, YOU TWO BRUTES!"
The King of England has little DO
litical power. In fact, he is Just the
blockhead of the government.
Centipedes are insects that are found
by the hundreds while millipedes are
found by the millions.
Oceanica is that continent which
contains no land
Caveat emptor, caviar for the En-
peror.
The digestive juices are the bile and
the sarcastic juice.
The three principal religions of
China are Buddhism, Brahmanism and
idle worship.
The name of America is anonymous
with Liberty.
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-26
THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE

Here's charming day dress with
gay, youthful, sophisticated note in its
bright topped bodice.
1t is the much-favored light navy
blue shade that combines so perfectly
with Persian red.
While. exceedingly smart, it is simple
and conservative
You will like the new cut of the
sleeves in raglan style
And they are SO easily joined to the
bodice.
Style No 1886 comes in sizes 16, 18
years. SO, 38, 40 and ~ inches bust.
Size 36 requires Ia yards 39-inch
light material with 2is yards 39-inch
dark material
1t is very attractive in Spanish tile
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Consult Your Physician.

Mrs G. F. Crane-Your little girl re-
quires medical attention in addition to
the local scalp treatments. The local
treatments consist of frequent shampoo,
scalp massage and exposure of the scalp
to ultraviolet rays. Her hair will grow
in again as she regains her health.
Plenty of fresh air, rest and sunshine,
with sufficient sleep and we'll balanced
diet, will help her to regain her former
health and strength. LOIS LEEDS.
Miss D. j. and Mrs. H. M. D.-I have
your request for my leaflet on the care
of the hair, but you forgot to inclose your
address and stamp, so cannot mail
the material that you refer to. Please
write me again. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star., 1931-12-26

sheer wooden, with brown woolen used
for the bodice and upper sleeves
For patterS 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 Eer children we'll dressed.
Just send for your copy of our Winter
Fashion Magazine
1t shows the best styles of the COM
ing season.
1t also. shows charming suggestions
In lingerie, pajamas and modern en-
broidery for the home
You will save $40 by spending 10
cents for this book. So it would pay
you to send for your copy now. Address
Fashion Department. Price of book, 10
cents. Price of pattern, Is cents.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Dry, Scaly Skin.

Dry, oUdIy OklH.
~ EAR MISS LEFDS-It seems
that on different occasions the
skin of my face peels off, ap-
- pearing very scaly in places,
thereby causing the powder on
my face to show very strongly For
that reason, do not use much powder,
but just enough to remove the shiny
appearance I do not wish to resort to
cream as a powder base because 1 do
not feel comfortable after using it. I
would, though, like to undermine the
Evening star., 1931-12-26

E. R. U.-You may type your letters
in your immediate family and to very
intimate friends if you are sure they
do not resent this cold-blooded means
of communication. Notes to the grocer,
butcher and other tradesmen may also
be typed. But you may not type invi-
tations, acceptances, regrets, announce
ments and letters to acquaintance.
Evening star., 1931-12-26
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

source of my trouble. A friend of mine
suggested applying cocoa butter to my
face, but am quite dark and fear that
this might darEen my skin further I
Evening star., 1931-12-26
NUT SQUARE.

Melt two squares unsweetened
chocolate over boiling water, add
one-half cup melted butter and
one cup brown sugar and heat
thoroughly. Stir in the beaten
yolks of two eggs, flavor with one
teaspoonful vanilla and one-half
teaspoonful lemon, add one-half
cup -four and finally fold in the
stiffiy beaten egg whites. Pour
into shallow pan lined with
oil paper, sprinkle with chopped
nuts; bake in a moderate oven
and cut in squares when cold.
(Copyright. 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-26
Handwriting
What 1t May Reveal.
BY MILDRED MOCKABEE.
aAoG a
&n@4A u

TINE page from which this sample
was selected gave an immediate
impression of friendliness. From
i 1t We should expect the writer to
be person with great vitality
and freshness Of spirit. She probably
has a very charming optimism that
endears her to her many friends. They
would feel that no group was complete
without her and would depend upon
her to provide entertainment and origi-
nality for their gatherings.
The tall loop letters suggest she may
be somewhat of a dreamer and idealist.
She perhaps Is the fortunate type who
is seldom discouraged, but always be-
lieves good fortune to be lust around
the corner" She may not be very
practical, having little thought for the
morrow. She perhaps feels that the
future will take care of itself, thor
oughly enjoying every moment of the
present. Worry would be to her a use
less thing.
She would seem to be particularly
fitted to do social service or settlement
work. Children and adults alike would
warm to her pleasing personality. Her
sympathy and understanding would en-
able her to become an integral part Of
the lives of the people she would assist
No matter how different their customs,
she would be able to adjust herself to
them. With foreigners she might have
greatest success in making them un-
derstand the ways of their new country
Seemingly she would be gifted with
considerable dramatic ability This
could be utilized either as a. career or
as hobby. 1t might be that she
would enjoy working with Little Thea
ter" groups in a semi professional way,
but would not care to make the stage
her lifes work. She would probably be
glad, also, to donate her services for
community or church entertainments
for raising money for worthy causes
Note-Andiysis OF handwriting is not
an erdct science. according to tnorld in
restigdtorS, but all agree 1t is interesting
and lots OF fun. The Star presents the
Evening star., 1931-12-26

what perfectly wonderful appetite we
will have when We do get a dinner"
said he. There will be no hunting for
us today. but We can sleep il we can't
eat. I'm going in for another nap"
(Copyright, la3IO