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The Washington times., 1932-05-04

Just a few warm spring days,
and all the women who haven't
been playign golf rush out to
join the addicts who have been
at it most of the winter. And
both the newcomers and the
old-timers need something to
play in. The golf suit that did
for the colder months is too
heavy, and last years golf
clothes in most cases don't
look right, or are worn out,
so there's a rush downtown to
get outfitted again. Of course
the classic golf costume of
knitted suit is preferred by
some women, but others like
a spectator sports frock of some
sort that is suitable for active
play, or a dress that is a COM
bination, and that can be
worn for other things all sum-
mer.
Surfaces Are Rough
There's almost no end to
the choice you have in clothes
suitable for sports. The knitted
things are so different that
you'd scarcely class them with
the knits of other years. They
are lacey, ribbed, in novelty
weaves, and made as variously
as their patterns. The boucles
are also quite varied, with lacey
and other patterned weaves, or
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

knitS, and then there's ratine,
which looks like boucle made
of cotton, but really has some
rayon in it too, evidently. 1t
might be called a new version
of boucle with a fashionable
dull surface. And then, of
course, there's the whole list of
lighter weight fabrics, but for
now We will stick to a discus
sion of things for immediate
wear.
A New Ratine
The two-piece dress sketched
is Of this new ratine, and as
you can see, it too takes a
number of stitches, or designs
in it's making. 1t is in an
open, meshy weave, but the
yoke top is even more open,
as if it were crocheted. This
clever little yoke has a laced-up
effect, and you can get other
similar frockS with a surplice
yoke top. Two kick pleats
give the necessary fulnesS
to the straight skirt, and
the sweater top has rather
short cap sleeves. This clever
little costume comes in such
smart pastels as peach, pink,
blue, and others as well as
white. And it is only $5.95.
Another bargain is the an
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

The only drug which has the
action Of reducing weight is thy
roid extract.
Warnings against the use OF
thyroid for this purpose are
common, but in small doses
for a short period-it does no
harm to a person who has no
evidence of thyroid disease.
Weight reduction does not
start until about four days af-
ter beginning to use the thy
roid extract. Usually the thy
roid extract causes a feeling Of
nervousness and muscular trem-
bling after it has been taken
two weeks, and its administra-
ton should then be stopped
for at least a month. Weight
reduction will continue for a
few days after the thyroid has
been stopped.
Thyroid extract is a powerful
drug having a very exciting et-
feet on the heart and circula-
tory system, and, in my opln-
ion, should not be taken except
ON the advice and under the
observation of a physician.
1t reduces weight by Stimulat-
ing the basal metabolism-all
the nutritional proceSses-and
hence increases appetite. The
reducer should, therefore, be
careful to stay on a reduction
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
THE MURDER OF THE NIGHT CLUB LADY SS STORY By Anthony Al
How Thatcher Colt Solved
a Spectacular Crime

brightly and she nodded her
head vigorously.
"Oh-thatl I suppose Eunice
heard. Well-we did have q
tiff. But it amounted to moth.
ing. Christine thought Lola
was investing some money In
a wrong way. But I didn't
know anything about 1t. Come
to think of it, Christine made
a remark that seems queer
now! 1 told her not to worry
about her money; she would
have to see Lola about 1t. And
she said something about she
would-if Lola lived that long,"
WAS that alp"
eyes. She got to crying and
went in her room and shut the
door. After a while she came
Continued on 2nd Comic PGss)
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CORA dress with jacket sketched,
for it costs a dollar less than
the ratine. 1t is q complete
dress, with separate jacket, the
jacket having short sleeves.
The double-breasted effect Of
the jacket assures its popular
ity, and the wide reverS make
it easy to wear. There's a
scarf on the dress that may
be worn outside the jacket. if
you wish, and the large but
tons are metal. OF course you
can easily see that the jacket
would be grand over other sum.
mer dresses, as well as with
its own. This costume comes
in rather vivid paStels, green,
rose. medium blue.
SpOrts-Like Leather
But can you resist the clever
little sweatc- costume with
suede jacket? It is in the
most stunning color combina-
tion, brown skirt, orange suede
jacket, and white sweater and
scarf with orange and brown
stripes. The sweater is in q
lacey, open weave, with v neck,
and short sleeves held tight by
ribbing. The zephyr knit skirt
is plain, as it should be, and
the jacket has tiny epaulette
effects to give shoulder width,
one small pocket for golf tees,
and brass buttons for Swank.
It's yoke makes it fit unusually
well, and it's the new short
length. The same sort of a
costume can be had in shades
of blue, too. It is $3.50 for
the three pieces.
For the name Of the store
where you can find these
dresses, write Miss Laville, en-.
closing q seIf-addreSSed, stamped
envelope, or call District $3.50,
extentiOn 199.
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When Manners
Are Correct
By MRS. BEECKMAN
Callint Cards

CaAIub N8FUS
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I expect to be graduated
from high school in June, and
I am wondering how I should
have my calling cards printed.
Would you advise Mary Eliza
beth Jones, Miss Mary E. Jones,
or Mary E. Jones?
A READER.
None of these forms is the
one that I would suggest. You
should have Miss on your visit
ing card: and you should either
spell out your middle name or
omit it. For abbreviStions are
not in good form ON visiting
cards. So the form Of your
name should be either: Miss
Mary Elizabeth Jones or, If you
prefer, Miss Mary Jones.
And don't have the cards
printed. q. they must be en-
graved. 1t costs very little to.
have a plate made, and the
cards are engraved from this
plate. I suggest that you ask
your engraver to show you the
form of engraving called
Shaded Antique Roman" This
is the most popular style now,
and very lovely it is, especially
for cards for young people.
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Your Health and Diet
By Logan Clendening, M. ID.

diet while taking it in order to
accomplish results. If the ap-
petite is given full rein while
taking thyroid extract, no
weight reduction will be ac-
complished.
HOLLYWOOD EIGHTEEN-DAY
Eighth and Ninth Days
Breakfast is the same all l8
dayS-haH of a grapefruit with
out sugar and slice Of butter
less toast, washed down with
one cup of coffee, containing
one teaspoon of sugar and one
teaspoon of cream.
Seventh Day
Luncheon - One-half grape
fruit; two olivess toast; coffee;
two eggs, boiled or poached;
one-half head lettuce, tomato,
dressing.
Dinner-One-half grapefruit;
two olives; two lamb chops;
broiled; six slices cucumber;
one-half head lettuce, dressing;
tomato; toast; coffee.
Eighth Day
Luncheon-One-haf grapefruit;
fruit; one lamb chop, broiled;
one-half head lettuce, dressing;
toast; coffee.
Dinner-Two eggs, boiled or
poached; IL asparagus tips:
dish spinach; one-haf grape
fruit; toast; coffee.
Ninth Day
Luncheon - One-half grape
fruit; one egg; toast; tomato,
dressing; coffee.
Dinner-One-haf grapefruit; !;
one egg; toast; tomato, dress
ing; coffee, .
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z opened contracting with
One No Trump. A passed. Y
made q somewhat desperate
take-out of Two Spades, upon
only three and one-half prob
able tricks as declarer. B over
called with Three Clubs. Count
ing his assistance for spades
with care, z found six and one
half probable tricks, and did
the proper thing by bidding
Four Spades. Had he not done
so the bidding would have died,
as no other player was anxious
to bid higher. 1t is important
to bid game for your partner
when able to do so without Spe-
cial risk. Many games and
slams are missed scoring be-
cause the strong hand does not
assist to its limit. Four Spades
held the contract, undoubled.
B made an opening lead Of
his singleton heart. AS Ace
won the trick. It was apparent
that the Deuce must be a single
ton, so A returned the lead; B
won the trick by ruffing with
his Ten, showing that he either
held no more spades or that he
still held the Queen unguarded.
B felt that possibly he might
win a trump trick upon a finesSe
in case he reserved his @ of
spades. One glance at dummy
showed that B could not pru-
IDENTIFY lead diamonds, so he led
his J Of clubs; dummy's Ace
won the trick.
Dummy's K Of trumps was led,
dropping BIS long Q. The de-
clarer's K of hearts won the
next trick. Y returned the 10
Of diamonds; B covered with his
j; dummy's Q won the trick.
rs @ of hearts was led, winning
the trick, and upon it the de-
clarer discarded his only remain
ing club. Thus far the declar-
ing side had won five tricks; the
defenders had won two tricks.
There remained six tricks to
play. The declare trumped dunn
my'S last club. Then he led his
two remaining trumpS, pulling
down both Of AS spades, but
leaving long trump in dummy.
Dummy's Ace won the lead of
a low diamond from the declar-
ing hand. rs last diamond was
led, and the trick was won by
B. The thirteenth trick was
won by dummy trumping a dia-
mond, giving w 10 tricks total,
and game.
Tomorrow the hand shown be-
low will appear: think how it
should be bid and played.
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Advice to the Love|orn
By Beatrice Fairfax

or If I should act as If moth
ing unusual had happened. OF
course, I've done nothing wrong,
so he can't hate me.
WORRIED"
BY all means, act as if moth
ing had happened unless he
mentions your lack of enthuS-
iasm at the party, and then
you might explain that you
aren't as good a mixer as he
is but that you liked the friends
he introduced you to, and hope
to know them better sometime.
In the meantime, try to over.
come your shyness by going out
more, meeting all the people
YOU can,
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
The Rhymins
Optimist
BY ALINE MICHAELS

If Dust Could Speak
If it could speak, this dust
whereon we tread,
All, who can guess the words
that it might say;
The glimpse it might reveal Of
towns long dead,
OF tabled isles, Of nations
passed away?
One grain tossed hither down
the years might be
A fragment of a petal Of
rose
That cleaned on Helen's breast
in rivalry
With the fair Trojan's bos-
om'S stainless SHOWS;
Another fleck might be from
that curst gold
Which Judas gained in pay
for Paradise,
And still another memories
might unfold
OF lotus blooms and Cleo
patra'S eyes.
What would it tell Of happiness
and tears,
II 1t could speak, this dust
blown down the years?
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CHAPTER 10


Had Christine any private
income?"
"Oh, yes. she 'was rather
wealthy in her. own right
that is to say, I believe she
viii bel mean she would
have been in two more
months"
"She was coming into an
ipheritanceP"
"YeS-of about a million dol
lars, I believe. There was some
thing about her father having
left her money of which she
was to come in fun possession
when she was % years old"
Now Colts line Of questions
swerved sharply.
do you know of any love
affairs?"
''NOne."
"She had admirers"
'Yes. But I think she took
none Of them seriously-that is
what she always told me-"
WAS this because of a dis
appointment in love?"
ST know nothing about that.
She did not confide in me-"
Nov. Mrs. Carewe," resumed
Colt. II want to ask you if
you know of any person who
would have any reason to wish
for the deatf; of Lola or of
ChriStine-or who would bene-
fit from their deaths in any
way"
Absolutely none," declared
Old Mrs. Carewe.
who will get Lola's inherit
ance now?"
Ill At Ease
The mother shook her head
unhappily and supposed she
would, but she did not know.
And she knew nothing of
Christine'S affairs.
"Did you ever know Christine
to quarrel with anyone?"
The old woman gave Colt a
quick, uncertain glance; then
her eyelids covered a tell-tale
expression and her fingers
twitched at her handkerchief.
"No--not really" she sighed
0t last.
"Are you Sure?"
"YeS."
GAS a matter Of fact, didn't
she quarrel with you only this
afternoon?"
The old lady's eyes opened
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TOngue-Tied at Party

TOngue-Tied at Party
Dear Miss Fairfax:
am a girl of 18 and deeply
in love with a young man, sew
eral years older, who is very
popular and a good mixer. He
seems to like me very much
and last night took me to a
party given by some Of his
friends whom L didn't know
very well. I was so shy and
self-conscious that I hardly
spoke to any one, while my
boy friend was the life Of the
party. What I. want to know
is if I should write and say
I'm sorry for acting SO silly,
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advance, you will not have one
uncomfortable moment. If the
pains have begun. they are
stopped in seven minutes!
No woman need be a martyr
to periodic pain. One Midol tablet
will convince you. 1t can't harm
you, for it is not narcotic. All
drug stores, Simply ask for NidoA
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
How Does
an Actress
Manage?

Matinee and night,
two performances
a day, even at the
time of month
W h en- m a n y
women are help
less with pain.
An actress often
must submit to
such an inconven-
ience, but does not
suffer the usual
pain. Midol blocks
all possibility of
any periodic pain
for hours at a
time Taken in
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
This and That

In the Vatican Library, the
roof of which suddenly col
lapSed recently, were 100000
printed books, $1,000 MSS, and
5000 works of art. Most Of
these were, however, undam-
aged. --.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

- DON'T MEAN this unkindly-
/ you know l rarely gossip-bur
can't you give her hint2 She is so
strangs about some things. The way
she wears her lingerie two or three
days without a change! Every one
pcrspires a little-doesn't she real
ize how easy it is to ofend2''
ALL DAY underthjngs absorb per-
spiration acids and odors. That
penetrating hint is SO noticeable to
others, before you're aware of it
yourself. Don't take chances that
may cost you romance or a job.
There's one sure way to knOw you
are fresh and sweet! Lux is made to
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Contract
Bridge
By e. v. Shepard

Finding Game on Average Hand
Hands with no long suit and
about average strength offer
more interesting bidding and
play than do the overwhelm-
ingly powerful hands, where the
only question is: Should we
stop at a small slam or should
we try for a grand Slam" The
following commonplace hand
gave each side 10 honors, with
w holding one more ace than
its share. A more favorable dis
tribution of cards gives one side
q game-going declaration. The
great interest in the hand lies
in discovering the best make for
a side, and sufficiently adroit
management of resources to
yield that game.
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HI0953
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OAJ7S4 i O2
&Q72 &KJloee3
HS2 -1 HKJ7S
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Wash this 4.minute way. One tablespoon of Lux
does one days undies :. stockings, tool Use
lukewarm water-Lux dissolves instantly in it.
Squeeze suds through fabric, rinse twice.
Wash after each wearing, forperspirationacidsleft
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remove these unpleasant acids and
odors completely, yet gently, so that
colors and fabrics are never harmed.
And it takes only 4 minutes or
less. Don't take chances! Follow
this dainty habit-Lux underthings
and stockings after every wearing.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

For Dishes
Ink in the dishpa1n, y ,eauty s,uty
yous ygors1ss Dss1' such tfiains cost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21
'o'9SF @E SUE
By Marqery Hale

"You do," Sue answered prompt ly. Hes your father and he was proud of your law record in his | office. He misses you as much as you miss him, too. Maybe even more. You have to get things patched up."
 They'll work out all right. Don't | worry your curly head about it. It's getting late. How about calling it day?"
 But Sue, as she lay in bed and listened to Jacks regular breath ing, was wondering how she could reconcile the two men. She raised up on one elbow. In the shadows Jacks face looked little older, rather tired. The gay, debonair charm that had attracted her on that long ago first day in the office was still there, but 1t had an added sense of responsibility. She lean- ed over, kissed him lightly on the tho forehead, and fell asleep won- dering what she could do to make everything all right.
 Late the next afternoon she heard car stopping in the drive. Running to the window she saw Grace coming across the veranda.
 II bought some pecan rolls q new kind that a French pastry shop is putting out" Grace told her minute later. Put the tea pot on and let's eat. I'm starved"
 over the toasted rolls she men, toned Jimmy. "He Is still infatuat- cd," she said. I'm afraid that it's even deeper than infatuation. have a hunch he's going to ask for a release--or something-and repeat his marriage vows again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21

instructor?" said this unpleasant Bobby.
 That must have been Carla." the voice replied. T don't care my self for good-looking young men,"
 eff 1t was Carla in the hall, it is certainly you every evening on the terrace with your eye glued to the telescope when the fellow swims across the lake to the crazy bar oness."
 What fellow? What telescope and what baroness. and who is crazy? believe you're crazy your self, Bobby!"
 Why, all Frauensee is talking of nothing but it's handsome Leander You're carrying innocence too far, May"
 "I believe he's in training; that interests me, of course. watch him, then, I admit. He has @ mag nificent arm-stroke, in my opinion the right arm particularly. Yes- terday took his time as nearly as could-just short of twenty-two minutes to the other side. That's pretty good. you know. When the waters a little warmer, must swim across the lake too"
 Right! I offered myself as trainer. True, I'm not swimming instructor.
 Martin was in such a rage that he felt he had pepper in his veins He drove his fingers through his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21
YOUR CHILDREN
By Olive Roberts Barton
9las2 eY MIA SERVICE .nAG:

am particularly interested in q statement sent out by the chill 'dren's bureau in their book en- titled "rhe Child From One to Six"
 Perhaps shall have room to quote the article itself. "When baby Is about nine months old, it is helpful to start giving him part of his milk in q cup.
 "I'his will make it easier for him to learn to like his milk from a cup. (When lie has reached the age of one year. however. he should drink all his milk from a cup.)
 "If he is still drinking from a bottle at this time, it should be given up. If he has been in the habit of drinking water from q cup, hc will probably learn more quickly to drink milk also from q cup.
 "He may be very stubborn. how ever, in his desire for his bottle, and even go without food for q day or two rather than drink from a Supg DuI IHt paiChtoS oIiNS e'NJ have undertaken to stop the bot tie habit, must not turn back. It Is best to start breaking the habit at a time when it will be possible to carry it throush--not. for eX- ample, when child is i'll.
 He must be offered milk in a cup with each meal. If he refuses 1t, do not offer him bottle nor coax him with sweetened milk or cocoa. He will not do himself any harm by going without milk for a few days, and life will be much simpler both for him and for his parents if this problem is solved once for all.
 Before long he will take the milk from cup. It is step back ward to give in to him and let him have the bottle he is crying for.
 Parents need to be cautioned not to allow the child to continue to have one bottle at nap-time, bedtime, or during the night. This will only prolong the bottle habit and keep him from learning to drink from cup"
 This paragraph is added:
 Sometimes 1t happens that a child being taught to drink milk from cup will refuse any milk at all (that is. definitely and final ly). He will then have to be taught in a different way"
 But-Don't Scold!
 This is q long subject into which I cannot go. But among other things the mother is warned not to talk or scold or even to look cross. The milk should be re- moved quietly and offered again at the regular time-not allowed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21
GLORIFYlNG
 YOURSELF
GO "swIMMING"-AT HOME!
By Alicia Hart
9I95z H4 NEH sERVlcE INC:

GO "SWIMMING"-AT HOME!
 On those days when you wish that you could slip into a swim ming pool, or cool green lake, or the ocean itself, and let the water smooth away the heat and tension that is all tangled up with your nervous system, take special bath. Make it rite. Of course, you will have had your regular morning shower or tub, but this bath is for relaxation as much as for cleansing.
 Cleanliness is just as closely related to charm as 1t Is to godli- ness. you know. You can't even bring up the tag end of the beauty parade if you aren't scrupulously clean at all times. A face misted with gray dirt might just as well forget to powder its nose. Mo- body cares.
 For your special beauty bath. choose warm water. Have the water deep enough and the tub long enough so you can stretch out and relax. A bath that must be taken In a cramped tub loses half of it's charm. Warm water Is SOOInlnK. DOHL LOTScI UdLu cutto. They do things to the water which soften 1t and make the perspira- tion fairly ooze from your pores. leaving them free and open again.
 There are soaps that make you think of northern winds blowing through pine forests; of little breezes skipping across old-fash- toned gardens; of lilacs that are wet with rain. Choose one of them and you will be surprised at the mental relaxation that will accom- pany your physical relaxation.
 Talcum powder is cooling, fin- ishing touch. A light powder should be chosen. Don't use one with a heavy scent. If you are us- ing perfume, try to find a talcum which does not have a perfume odor.
 A deodorant powder is always wise for summer. If your powder doesn't insure you against per- spiration odors. choose special deodorant that will.
 Cold showers will make you want to do things. They restore your energy. If you have work to do and want some enthusiasm. try them. But they are never sub stitutes for the warm. soapy. cleansing, relaxing rites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-21

hair. The pole dipped. and Pamperl swallowed a mouthful of water with most piteous results.
 Martin fished Pamperl out of the water with a jerk.
 "Please clear the gangway," he called out in a voice that was hoarse with anger. II must have room."
 At this moment, just as Martin loosed Pamperps trembling body from the belt. something happened to him that had never happened before. He was smitten by that blow that smites man only once in his lifetime. Close to him on the rail of the landing stage he saw an arm from the midday sun drank the silvery drops in a soft vapor. From this arm to his own there streamed. like a cracking curreAt of electricity, such warm tn and force that he started back.
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He might as well. He seems to be out on parole now, anyway: The odd part is that I've stopped being hurt. Since I've accepted 1t. l can stand it. Lifes queer. isn't it? Any way can remember the days when he thought I was the one he wanted. He didn't know any better then-and neither did I--so we had a good time."
 She closed her eyes for a second. The blue veins were startlingly clear on her too-white face. She looked tired.
 Sue remembered the dinner party to which she had promised to invite Natalie Webber. She might as well tell Grace about it now, she decided.
 NEXT: A plot.