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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
HOW A QUACK DOES HIS SPADE WORK

We heard a broadcast claiming that medical diathermy will cure most ailments due to rheumatism, gout, lum bago and etc. We were deeply interested because a mem-
 Der of our family has suffered three years with pains in legs .-. I sent a letter to the (let us call it)
 Health Building Institute explain ing the case, and they sent rep resentative to demonstrate the ma- chine. He explained that when |applied to the affected part the ma chine produces an internal heat
 which inducts the blood to cir culate more actively in the veins. He diagnosed the case as simply due to poor circulation in the legs. Also he said that if it is not at tended to sciatica may result or q collapse of the veins which may
 make amputation necessary. You may well imagine. Dr Brady, how
 we felt when we heard this. Eut
 he told us the condition is still Durable. only we must decide quick
 ly whether to rent or buy the ma- chine. The price seems eXorbi- tant but that would be second ary consideration if it cures -. /. (P. G.)
 So far as the application of dia- therny is concerned apparatus at | least as efficient as such use re-
 quires may be bought outright for approximately the sum this faker
 would soak the gullible people for
 a months rental!
 Notice how the quack machinery I works.
 First. the renegade physician or the trick doctor" who has just
 come by the title as aristocratic
 gentlemen used to come by the title of Colonel" down / south, another bird of his Heather and clinic" "institute," certified med ical specialists" or certified health
 builders" Then the impersonal firm or corporation buys some time on the air, from gyp radio listen to the program the chances in and these hooked suckers must racket is to be a going one.
 Notice how the representative" sent by the fakers threw a scare
 into the poor simple dupes. He
 made the aches in grandpas legs
 pretty. serious, and when they
 still hesitated to hand over their loose change he added the threat that unless they shelled out in a hurry Gramp would be stumping around yelling for expensive new n ,,tificio1 1ipahc I should pay no particular at tention to this inquiry were it not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
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Go down street and make en in- spection tour of the shops. You are going to be surprised at the num- Der of things children can make for Christmas gifts.
 Get materials in as soon as you can because the days are flying and little fingers do not work any too fast.
 From ten cents up there are simple embroidery pieces to be done, either in gay colors or white. Ask the authority in charge of the fancy work department to show you the lazy-daisy stitch, A whole flower can be worked in two or three minutes because a petal con- sistsl of nothing but a caught loop. The thread used is a triple strand. or even more, of fine mercerized cotton. Children get. tired of long jobs and the ''lazy daisy" is the answer to their impatience to get things over and done with.
 Just Right for Aunty. Two tiny squares of white linen, one embroidered on top, sewed to- gether sides and an end like tiny pillow slip, hemmed on it's open ends, make a hot-dish pad. A oAaaAO OL Pdo01llB 10 ShPPC0 W. tween. No fastening necessary. The padding can be .-ken out and the slip washed.
 Or instead of flowers, buy couple of initials already printed on a Sort of mosquito netting. Show Lois how to haste each to the material, go over and over the initial with her colored or white thread, then remove hastings and pull out the netting threads'' one by one until presto there is sym metrical and high toned initial worked right on the cloth. Easy? Very.
 If Aunt. Martha has her dishes served and not put on the table she won't use hot pads. Let us see then. She'll probably like "best linen" bag for soiled table mats and best napkins that cannot be profaned in the soiled-linen drawer. Plain green or blue P. K. makes smart bags, or any rough finished cotton. A big initial on its side gives it value.
 Ideal For Little Girls.
 Tn the handicraft shops perhaps you can find a "bead rack" a little gadget on which several strands or special string are stretched a la violin and by up-and-down weav- ing with needle, thread and bright beads, gay bracelets or chains can be made. These make very nice gifts for little girl friends. The racks are about fifty or seventy five cents, but once bought the ex- tra expense of the beads is nega tive and each gift costs little in Do e,iV, v1l. and easy to follow. And in the same shops you can find innumerable tricky wooden things just waiting for coat of pink or blue paint. There's the paint, too, the kind that dries in fifteen minutes. Also little gay stencils or transfer pictures to be put on extra and make the little box or corner bracket look like a real hand painted job. Get the boys at these.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13

own. They've got this Dutchman -Or whatever he is--in Jail be- cause of writing a crazy letter. There was sarcasm in Drugan's voice. Tracy showed me that letter when 1t came he went on ''an' laughed at it. He thought somebody was kiddin' him. What else could it mean? He'd never heard of this Scurlach or his wife Tracy thought it was just a
 Gainey put in, "It might be a joke to him and be real enough to Scurlach.'
 Drusan shook his head. q don't believe it,"- he said. Ut was Joe Parrott who fired tha, shot". He went on heatedly, "If it wasn't Parrott why'd he clear out of town? He hasn't been around the theater since last night. I know because I went out lookin' for him! The cops tried to pick him up and they couldn't find him. Parrott blew. Probably realized what he'd done and got out as fast as he could travel!'
 Suddenly they heard a sigma and Drugan jumped his feet I've got to beat it." he said. 'Ir three minutes we're due to SC on."
 Gainey called, 'T'll be around to see you later" as the musician disappeared. Gainey turned to Banister who was on his feet Well, what do you think of it?''
 You mean what do I think of his story?' sS
 The other nodded.
 'Pd think more of it if ], knew he was entirely sober.,'
 "Oh, he's sober enough now Sure, he's all right. Want to hang around and talk to him some more after while?" Bannister shook his head. "Not me-" he said. "Pd rather see that girl that Bannister was engaged to-"
 Gainey screwed his face into a sardonic expression. You mean try to see the girl he was en- gagged to! Let me remind you Denise Lang is quality folks High society and all that. There's only chance that she'll even lei us. in the house."
 SOulc OH, SdlU bdHnlSIer. Let's make try. for it any how And I think you have a way with the ladies' =
 They made the 20-minute trip in taxicab. The imposing Lang residence loomed before them black and forbidding, as they stepped from the cab.
 You go first" Gainey sug- paStad ard panniSfa,. rapo tbe bell. Figo3
 ''I'd like to. see Miss Denise Lang" he said. My name is Bannister and I'm from The Post.'
 A. maid in black uniform ushered them into a small recep- tion room. A moment later sthe maid was. back.
 Miss Lang will see you,'' she said. Will you come with me?" (TO Be COntinued)
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 Who kiIlcd TRACY KING. or. e1eslra leader found dead ln his n0l1I oporlI1Ent2
 DAVID HARVESTER, auahOr, Former n11Isp1uer reporter, un- 0eEtnkes Co Ind ont. Police arc Searching for an s'unknowm blond" known Co have visited King shortly before his death. Blnnigler has seen this girl, who told him her. name yVng JULIET FRANCE. She sWore she knew nothing of the murder, but she has disappeared since.
 ! HERMAN SCURLACH. who wrote King Q threatening letter, is in jan. He also declares his innocence. ,fe. ! Bannister works on the case with J. RANDOLPH GAINEY, star reporter of the Post. In the dead nlnn's apartment Bannister picks up an d-fashioned wed. ding picture and keeps 1t. Gatney and Canister meet AL iDRUGAN, q member of Kings orchestra. Drugan declares, ~There's just one person i'm the world who had any reason to want to harm Tracy Kingw
 CHAPTER XIV
 Involuntarily the three men stopped walking. Drugan had said, There's just one person in the world who had any reason to want to harm Tracy King"
 Gainey asked quickly. "Oh. yes? And who is that?'
 Its quite a story" Drugan told them. q can't tell it all to you here. Take too long," He glanced at an illuminated clock across the street. It's hands pointed to 10 minutes past q i've got to be on the. stage in about half an hotr,'' he said Suppose you come along back stage with me. I'll tell you what I know and you can judge for yourself"
 "okay," Gainey said quickly and Bannister asserted.
 They walked another block, went down an alley and entered the stage door of the theater. A few moments later they were set tied in a dimly-Hghted corner of the cavernous back-stage quar- ters. Bannister tipped back on a kitchen chair while Drugan and GdlHey peFcn6u on dH ODJeCC Ludl looked as though it might be a east-off stage, property. Painted canvas scenery shielded them from view.
 'It all starts said Drugan, breaking into his story, .about 10 years back. Tracy King is get tin his first break in vaudeville then. He's travelin' with an act that's been on the Alympia cir cult in the smiddlewest. Not such good act out it plays good houses and in some of the big towns. Tracy's q hoofer then. Not such good hoofer maybe but still he gets by. Everything is swell until one night in Oma- Ina he takes cold. It gets worse and a week later he's fiat on his back. Pneumonia. We'll, the act goes on and leaves him behind. Tracy lands in the charity ward of 8 hospital.
 He manages to pull through but six weeks later when they turn him loose he's broke, looks like . skeleton and he hasn't got
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13

The experience of most persons indicates that tooth troubles come spasmodically. One. will, go through a period of years without encouu- tering dental defects. Then, with out any warning whatever, one will find that his teeth are becom- ing decayed. Tooth decay is termed by most dental authorities as a childhood disease, in other words, they point to the fact that most teeth are lost during the early years of life. This is attributed to the fact that the dentine of chill dren's teeth is neither as dense nor as hard as the dentine of adults teeth.
 It is likewise believed that teeth are readily affected by decay dur ing pregnancy and during periods of illness. It is because of these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
GLORIFYlNo < YOURSELF
By AIicia Hart
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Dandruff does more than mar the appearance of an otherwise well groomed woman. It weakness the hair, causing it to become dull and lifeless.
 The minute you notice the first traces of dandruff on your hair brush you should take immediate steps to get rid of it. There are special tonics which not only dis solve the flakes already there but which really get at the root of the scalp and prevent further scalp for nations. All such tonics should be used in conjunction with conscien- tious brushing.
 Part your hair in sections, sat- urate little cotton pads with the tonic, and rub it right into your scalp. Then begin bl shing upward and onward for at least ten min- utes. Repeat the treatment every night for one month and then do 1t once week.
 Certain pomades encourage growth of hair around the temples and at the crown of the head. These should be applied once a week just before you begin brush ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
IF You WANT UooD NEETH : II By DR. ]. M. WlSAN
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DENTAL CYCLES

later observations, namely that pregnancy and systemic diseases contribute to mouth diseases, that many authorities feel that the tooth can be nourished by the food we eat even after it has fully de- yeloped.
 Frequently teeth go through a period of susceptibility to decay without outward signs of body ail- ments, in other words an individ. ual who seems to be in sound health will find teeth undergoing rapid decay. If one finds that one is going through one of these den tai disease cycles, as we may term it. preventive measures should be adopted immediately.
 First of all, one should make an analysis of the dietary. Are the minerals calcium and phosphorus being provided adequately by the diet? In other words, are milk and other dairy products being eaten in required amounts? Many au- thorities recommend quart of milk a day or its equivalent in dairy products and milk dishes for every adult and child.
 Are vegetables and fruits. par ticularly the vitamin c fruits such as oranges, lemons. grapefruit. etc., being provided? Secondly, ono should have the benefit of thor ough physical examination to de- termine whether or not the body is functioning normally.
 The thing to be stressed is that if the teeth are going through . period of marked susceptibility to decay, it is an indication that some correction is necessary.
 Why wait until one has to lose all the teeth? False teeth are serv iceable and do their >work admir- ably when it is necessary to resort to them, but the natural teeth are far superior to any artificial den- ture. It is. therefore, wise to re- member that,-Prevention assures dental health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
PARIS STYLES
BY MARY KNIGHT

Paris (UP)-A day dress of heavy silk, with a design of tiny flowers in gold and blue, is one of the most admired costumes of the season here. Another daytime frock of navy blue wool is much liked by the smart set. The entire front of the blouse is of white crepe finely pleated. The high neck has a bow at the collar in front.
 Better get chenille scarf, too. They come in. several shades of blue, green, orange, yellow and rose. They muffle the neck high under the chin and tive a bright, becom- ing note to the extreme simplicity of the right kinds of wool dresses.
 And what for evening? Navy blue more trimmed with touches of Ivory moire at the waist and for the accompanying cape; royal blue crinkled and stiffened chiffon with fullness at the bottom, of the skirt, moulded hips Ind a flower trim ming at one shoulder-fowers made of the same material as the gown; bright red in that new un- crushable velvet with coq feather cape shaded from bright to light red; white and sifvered crinkled crepe with touches of black velvet at the belt and for the shoulder straps-black velvet cape to com- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
WORKERS TO ATTEND SCHOOL

Fresno, Cal. (UP). Members oi the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Fresno district may go tc school when not otherwise engag- ed, area officials planned today Classes in reading. writing, arith. metic, history, forestry meteor ology bookkeeping, navigation. ra. dio, civil service aviation, auto mobile, mechanics. carpentry. and a host of other subjects, will be held under direction of army and navy officers and forest. service of- ficials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
Gifts-.Myriads of Lovely COttOns
 Arc Charming For It
By HELEN WILLIAAfs

| By HELEN WILLIAMS ~
 <, Illustrated Drcssmaking Lesson Furnished with Every Pattern
 Make it, an old. fashioned Xmas. Let your gifts be attractive and wearable. ;. ( All you need is today's pattern and a length of lovely cotton and some gay bias Einds and you're ready to start. In about two hours, your gift will be finished. And in- didentally it has the .favoured cross over slimming closure and will suit many figures.
 Sys Printed cotton dimity in yellow sAnd brown with brown binds as the Original is very smart and unusual looking. Tn tiny red and white checked ,gingham, it is also delightfully."-
 A surprise still awaits you in the small sum 1t will cost you to. make Style, No. s157 is designed for sizes, small, medium and large.
 Size S6 requires 1 If yards S5- inch material. ia BEAUTY. FASHIONS. PAT TGnlSS HI tHo rSW DooM pL tn.SA Fashions. Read how to RECAP TURF YOUR PERSONALITY <. More ways to be the beauty it Is your right to be-. See what the cinema stars; are wearing You won't want to miss the new issue It has soignee., if you know what we mean. z
 Send today for your copy, en- closing 10 cents In stamps or coin. Yhis 1O-cent investment will save Nou actual dollars on your'7winter wardrobe. Address Fashion de- pertinent.
 < send stamps or coin tcoin pre- ferredl.
 Price of book 10 cents.
 Price of pattern 15 cents.
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for the fact that havve promoted diathermy, both medical and sur gical, with all the enthusiasm the method of treatment deserves. Now I wish to warn all readers against the machinations of charlatans who seek to exploit credulous lay men on the strength of the good name I have given this method of treatment. In many instances the application of diathermy by the physician will give grateful relief to pain and soreness in such cases as the correspondent mentions, but do not believe that diathermy will sure such illnesses. If it is used at all it is but minor part of the treatment required to bring about recovery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13

Women Among Women" should be-
 come a national slogan in this hour of recovery.
 2.-That noble movement for Mental Hygiene for Everybody" originated by Clifford w. Beers, who cured hiniseff of insanity of the extreme introversional type shows how profoundly people, can alter their whole lives and outlook, by self-discipline, especially If they have, in addition, wise psychological advice. There are not more than a thousand clinical psychologists in the United States and Canada, and II would guess not more than five or ten thousand physicians trained as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13

with gummed- tape. The tree branches are made of squares of the transparent material which are simply pinched together at the cen- ter, crushed down and fastened to the trunk with thin wire or heavy linen thread. There are five sets of branches, four to a set, the size of the squares increasing gradual ly from inches at the top to 12 inches at the bottom.
 The tiny tree fayors which cover nut or mint dish are made of F inch squares of red, pinched together in the center and pulled down through the hand to give a tree form.
 For the candlestick ruff1es, use a strip of the clear material about 10 inches. wide and 40 inches in length. Shirr it over knitting needle, replace the needle with a string, and tie the ruffle to the candlestick base.
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1. I certainly do. As an example, that in many homes girls of Is are compelled to work from 6:30 a. m. to ten or eleven at night with no pay except the privilege of a good CD home. The U. s. Department of Labor showed recently that in many occupations women average only $3.4O a week, which as Mrs Roosevelt pointed out means as many receive less than this as more than this. This was just prior to the MIRA drive. But dos mestic servants seem exempt even from this hope. Equal Rights for
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psychiatrists. We. need fifty. or two in every town of 2,000 people.
 3. Yes, strictly provided he real ly means what he says, because in
 dreams we do all sorts or wild and | silly things. The Freudians
 believe that in our dreams~ we really carry out our secret wishes. The person in our question means therefore. that even if he could carry out his most foolish wishes and imaginings, he would not lose his locicaI faculties to the extent of doing the silly thing that Is
 being spoken of. ! l(Copyright John Dille Company
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To-day,s Recipe
Cranberry Pie.

l1a cups cranberrfes
 cup seedless raisins
 F cup sugar
 l tbsp. flour.
 F cup water
 1 F cups salinas
 1-3 cup butter
 tbsp. sugar
 Wash cranberries and add raisins and 1-2 cup sugar mixed with the flour. Add water, stir and cook over low fire until syrup thickcns Mix finely cruinbled saltinas with softened butter and tbsp. sugar. Press mixture firmly in an even layer in buttered pie. plate. Pour in cranberry mixture and bake in a hot oven 450 degrees F. 15 msn- utcs. Six portions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
Hunters Brought Back
 Live Game as Proof

Lawton, Okla. .(UP)-When six local sportsmcn left recently for New Mexico. promising to bring back game. skcptical friends scof fed at them.
 When the hunters returned, they brought back a live mountain lion, about year old, and pre- scented it to the J. M. Stephens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13

r An effective centerpiece that will last for the entire holiday season Is a Christmas tree as illustrated here, made of roll of clear trans parent Cellophane. Tiny gummed stars decorate its branches and a large red or silver star is pasted on top. The tablescloth, of the same shiny material, has a center red strip which shows in contrast against the silvery tree, and clear strips on either side, the strips be- ing fastened with gummed tape..
 The tree is made by beginning with a circular piece of cardboard eight inches in diameter, as a base. This is covered first with white crepe paper and then with the sparkling transparent material. For the tree trunk use a thin stick IS inches long and about the size of a pencil, cover it with white crepe paper and fasten it to the base
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D

pertaining
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

It's a good idea to have an ade- quate supply of Christmas greens for the house. Make sure that you'll have enough holly for wreaths in the windows and to decorate the mantel. Christmas decorations aren't complete with out few sprigs of mistletoe to hang in doorway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-13
THE ETIQUETTE OF SERVING WINES
 AND LIQUORS

The fine art of serving wines and liquors at table Host obtained during the period of the with diner different the gn party" passing into the discard night Is different rom day.
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  and formulas which will who desire their suitable their dinner party ception other function.
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museum. They also brought back four lion belts. three deer hides. and other trophies.
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Today's Fashion Tip.
 Evening colors: Navy blue, royal blue, bright red, white and silver. Materials: moire, stiff crinkled chif- ion, uncrushable velvet and crinkl- ed crepe.
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