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The Washington times., 1933-08-11

Mr.. Editor:
When I read some of the dis
NAL yawps of "ill-treated" fe-
males who have run the gamut
of human emotion, want to get
a large bed slat. What do these
females want? They go through
a paradise of emotions-they
know cosmic romance, not once,
but several times-maybe many
times. Their feet tread the gar
dens of delight, but when a
checkmate comes they count up
the shrunken alimony and
yodel their woes, usually against
the last poor lover who has gone
broke and was reported in
Shanghai. They never stop to
weigh against the cash box that
they have known love, tender
ness, the breath of flowers, the
benison of music, soft daWns
to the music Of birds, scarlet
sunsets with stars smiling down,
all the beautiful parade of life
when cupid holds hands. Mil
lions of women, starved of every
thing that paints life on a big
canvas, wish they could have
even a glimpse. But not these
yowlers. No, if you pointed out
that they should balance the
romantic against the material,
they would merely send for an
other highball-and cry in it.
Myself, I am a spinster of 38,
homely. No man ever looked at
me. OLD MAID j. P. F.
Dear J. P. F.:
What a pity, since you put
such a high value on romance
and love, that you have never
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
The Rhynnin8
Optimist
BY ALINE MICHAELS

The Clock
The clock, across whose face
time moves,
Knows more than all the rest
Of fears and hopes, of hates
and loves
That battle in my breast.
The rugs, the tables and the
chairs
Seem needless and aloof,
Oblivious to my joys and cares,
Although they share my roof.
But, ah, the clock and have
gone
Through days of grief and pain,
Through nights so long it seemed
the dawn
Would never come againl
And we'll I know the clock still
keeps
In golden memory
That hour it brought when all
life's deeps
Were bright with bloom for me!
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
TRY THESE RECIPES

butter and cream. Cook until
thick and add soaked gelatin.
Stir until dissolved. To the
crabmeat add lemeon juice.
Remove sauce from double
boiler, let cool and as it
thickens add crabmeat and
pimento. When slightly thicker
turn in macaroni; before it
hardens whip mayonnaise
slowly into entire mixture.
Pour into wet ring mold, let
CONCEAL. Remove on crisp bed
of lettuce, decorate surface
with diced cucumbers. Serve
with cole slaw in center Of
ring with sprigs of parsley or
water cresS and radishes or
gherkins.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Bridal Shower
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

OCdI mis-. beeCk11ld11s
We have been having quite
a serious discussion as to
whether or not married women
are invited to bridal showers.
I can see no reason why, if
these women are friends of the
bride, they should not be in
vited, and have decided to ask
you for your advice.
Thank you for your opinion
on this subject, and may I COM
pliment you on your excellent
column? A.
I agree with you. there Is
no reason why married Friends
of the bride-to-be should not
be invited to the bridal shower.
IF they are close friends Of the
bride-to-be, I see no reason why
they should be penalized for
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
When Manners Are Correct

graved or embroidered or other
wise marked before the we'd
ding marked with the initial
or initials of the bride-to-be'S
maiden name. But this is en-
tirely a matter Of the girls
choice, and perhaps she asked
that the initial of her name
to-be be used. This is the best
plan always when we give
things Of this kind before the
wedding. to ask the bride-to-
be what her preference is as
to the marking.
2. The brides It t e ID a n t
comes to the brides home well
in advance of the hour set for
the marriage, to see if there
are any last minute details
about which she can be of ser
vice.
8. The bridal attendants
meet at the brides home and
go from there to the church.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

tell you what to use to soften
the water in this case. Wash
ington water is considered fair
" soft, although I have noticed
that many of the best hair spe-
cialists here use some kind Of a
softener.
Now for the shampoo! One
should have plenty of hot water.
and a good supply of towels
placed on a radiator, so they
will be warm when you dry your
hair. A hand spray for the
basin or tub will be an excellent
help in rinsing the hair.
For the normal or dry hair,
and certainly before and after
a permanent, it is wise to give
yourself a hot-oil shampoo.
Purchase an oil made for this
purpose or use equal parts Of
castor oil and olive oil. Heat
it and after brushing the hair
free from dust, separate it at
the scalp and with small pieces
of cotton, apply the oil to the
scalp. After the scalp has been
covered, rub the remaining oil
through the strands of the hair.
II the hair Is long, wind it
around the head.
Now wiring a turkish towel
out in hot water and bind it
around the head. When it is
cool repeat the process until you
think the pores are thoroughly
open. You are ready for the
shampoo.
Rinsing.
Weather you make a liquid
shampoo of soap or use one
already prepared, 1t should be
deluted. Spray the hair first
with warm water and then
apply the shampoo. Get a
rich. creamy, lather. Repeat
the process if the hair Is very
dirty and rinse under the spray
until you are SURE NO SOAP
REMAINS.
Dry the hair with the hot
towels, massaging the scalp with
the fingers held firmly against
the head, moving the scalp.
Drying the hair in sunshine
is recommended unless the hair
has begun to fade or grow
gray.
Those who have permanents
should set the hair with their
fingers before it is dry and put
q net over it. Those with
naturally curly hair may do
the same.
A bit Of brilliantine on the
fingers or the palms Of the
hand will add luster if rubbed
lightly over the hair.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

1IC11 1dCC1' al GCA VIC bCNoAAAS
better acquainted, we we're sur
prised to find that the indi.
vidual in question possessed a
nature quite opposite to what
we had supposed.
There are those, in fact, who
deliberately refrain from re-
vealing their real selves when
they are troduce d to a
stranger. They pose, in other"
words; they put on" in order
to create a certain impression
and sometimes they set out to
make it as disagreeable as pos
sible.
Men often do that, although
women are also offenders. Men
seem to think that to look
austere and foreboding enhances
their prestige and makes people
respect them. Sometimes they
practice an abruptness that
amounts to discourtesy. Or
they make themselves unap-
proachable or otherwise use
some sort of defense in order to
frighten people away.
Women usually do not play
such tricks on men, but often
they do it when meeting other
women. They put on the
Ritz" as vulgar parlance would
have it. With an overbearlng
manner, together with boastful-
ness of speech, they hope to
put the other woman in her
place."
True worth, however, never
rested upon such flimsy show.
off foundations. It is bluff
attitude that is discovered sooner
or later as further personal con-
facts follow. Then the fraud
tends to lessen respect and af-
lection rather than to increase
it.
What we all should try to do
is make the first impression a
true picture of what we really
are and of what we rally want
to be remembered by.
The first impression, espe-
cially since it always is so pro-
nounced, should be as good as
we possibly can make it. Then,
when people get to know us bet
ter, they are not disappointed,
nor are they called upon to re-
arrange their concepts of what
we actually stand for.
For instance, don't use the
words and flowery phrases in or
der to suggest education. Don't
dicuss events, books and the
seasons plays unless you are
familiar with them and have
definite opinion to offer. Don't
spend money lavishly just to
make an impression. Guard
against extremes in dress.
Neither be overbearing nor too
timid.
In short, don't pretend in any
shape, manner or fashion. Sim
ply be yourself!
Nothing can possibly be more
charming than naturalneSs.
This is trait easy to acquire if
we but allow our true selves to
come to the fore and give up
trying to be something which
doesn't fit our personalities at
all.
But people will, of course,
continue to pose in one role
or another. Therefore we should
withhold our judgment of them
until we know them longer and
have met them several times.
DIR. Bisch's Daily Diet Hint
Shell fish GRABS, Holsters,
shrimps, oysters and clams) are
not specially indigestible. Oys-
ters digest Chat is leave the
stomach about as quickly as
does lean beef; crabs and lob
sters as does pork. Shell fish
decompose rapidly and this is
why they do not agree with
some people. Absolute freshness
is essential.
Copyright, 1888. King Features
Syndicate, 1nc.)
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

Gloucester Ring
S ounces marcaroni (short).
l tablespoon gelatin.
u cup cold water.
2 egg yolks.
/ teaspoon salt.
Few grains cayenne pepper.
2 tablespoons butter.
/ cup cream.
1 can crabmeat or lobster.
i tablespoon lemon juice.
/ minced pimento.
u cup mayonnaise.
Cook macaroni in boiling,
salted water until tender;
drain. Soak gelatin in cold
water five minutes. In double
boiler make sauce of egg yolk
slightly beaten. salt, pepper,
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Proper Cleaning and Care Needed
If Desired Lustre and Gloss
Is Obtained
BY LISA DUMONT

There is for unclean hair!
you read this column yesterday you may have learned
how important consider the treatment of the hair And
today, to follow up sentiments that subject
going to give you directions for hampoong the hair right
in your own home! They very simple.
hope you have already started giving your hair and
scalp the treatment recommended yesterday The sham
poo will be effective if you have.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Send Your Queries

If you have any beauty
problems to be solved, write
to Lisa Dumont, The Wash
ingtOn Times, 1917 III st. N.
w., enclosing self addressed,
stamped envelope, and your
questions will be answered
PERSONALLY.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Diet Allows
Good Dinner

Today you will find your bill
of fare a little lean, not as fill
ing as yesterdays.
But don't give up! You are
warned to remember your exer-
else, it is most important.
You will find tonight's dinner,
however, quite husky, so you
won't go to bed hungry.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
.12-DAY DIET FOR
SKIN BEAUTY
SEVENTH DAY

0A1 v 414N n ~ @~S~~
l glass hot water, contain
ing juice of l lemon and
speck of salt.
Any stewed fruit without
seeds, sweetened with honey.
/ slice of rye bread, but
tered sparingly.
Coffee or tea, with very
little cream or sugar.
Lunch
A hot, clear soup, eaten
without crackers.
Small piece of boiled white
fish.
Generous helping of spin
ach.
stewed fruits, sweetened
with honey.
Dinner
Any seafood, with mineral
oil dressing.
I generous slice OF rare
roast beef or a rare steak.
I cooked vegetable.
Dessert, cantal upe or
watermelon, or any raw ripe
fruit, with exception OF ba-
nanas or pears.
l cup coffee, tea or a glass
of SKINNED milk.
Drink at least five pints OF
water each day. but not at
mealtime.
Keep up the exercise.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
BEAUTY EXPERT GIVES DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAPOON
Judgments From First Impressions
Are Often Misleading
And Unjust
By DR.. Louis E. Bisch

the first time is always strong and influences ones at
ttude that person markedly in the future For
We have all experienced introduction during which
the manner the Clothes the least attribute
of personalty-produced quite disagreeabe effect
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Short Hints on
Beauty

When you sit down be sure
that you sit up. It's the only
way to keep from getting
rounded shoulders, a chest that
settles to an ingrowing angle.
flaccid tummy fibers.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
The Boy Friend Is Her
First Cousin

Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am twenty-one and take
care of some children. When
my day off comes around I go
to see my aunt. She has a
son and daughter. The boy,
who is "a and my first cousin,
thinks he loves me, and always
asks me to go out with him.
I have other friends, but Il
go out with them I don't
feel happy. Some of them
have seen us together and say
it is not proper to go around
with a cousin and that one
should never marry so close a
relative. I do think a whole
lot of him, but still don't know
what to do. PUZZLED.
This is not a question for
a layman to decide. my dear.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Wedding Gift
frs. Beeckman:

Vlted to the shower!
Wedding Gift
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
/. A young lady is to be mar
ried next week. She had a
birthday last week and she re-
ceived as a gift a dresser set
marked with the single initial
of her name-to-be. Is that cor
rect, or should her maiden
initial appear on the set?
2. Does the bridesmaid stay
with the bride-to-be during the
entire preparation for the cere-
mony?
3. Does she go with her from
the house to the church, or
should. they meet at the
church?
/. It Is considered the best
form to have silver and linen
and other things that are en-
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
FreCkleS

Q.-What can do for freckles?
M. L.
A. A good bleach for freckles is
prepared by mixing equal propor-
tions of lemon juice and peroxide.
FreckleS respond to bleaching
treatments or they may be re-
moved by a light peel.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
A Soldiers Unhappy
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Lear MISS F'dAI4dA.
The young lady I loved and
hoped to marry has married
another. I have tried to for
get her, but it seems impossi-
BILE. I wish her all the happi-
ness in the world, but it breaks
my heart to see someone else
enjoying her companionship
and a home with her.
They have made their home
near where I live with my par
ents. 7 have often thought of
moving away, as father and
mother do not need my sup
port, but it is difficult to leave
them, now that they are so far
advanced in years.
You will probably tell me I
should be more sensible. Well,
I have tried to forget, but no
success. I was wounded in the
war and my face is disfigured,
which is a handicap. The ladies
I meet are kind and SYM
pathetic, but Z don't seem to
have any success with them. I
am heartbroken at times.
DISCOURAGED.
You must think me very url-
sympathetic If you could imag-
inc me telling a man who has
had your experience to be
"more sensible" You've not
only been sensible, but heroic,
in considering the happiness OF
your aged parents, and remain
ing with them, when seeing the
girl you love the wife Of another
is like pressure on a bruise.
Some girl is missing a fine hus-
band in you.
Have you consulted a compe-
tent physician in regard to plas-
tic surgery. and what it might
be able to do for your face? In
quire at the veterans hospital
in your city and get the name
of the very best surgeon. And
please go out and make what
friends you can, and don't brood.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Hair Dressing

Hair Dressing
Q.-I would like to change
the style of dressing my hair,
but I don't know how to do
it.-P. C.
A.-Select a style from a
magazine or other illustration,
being sure that your features
are similar. Take this to your
favorite hairdresser who can
adapt it to your personality. If
it requires a different cut from
your accustomed one, a sham
poo will first be given to
cleanse the hair, thus making it
much easier to create the new
lines.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Beauty Queries
and Answers

Old Lines
Q.-My neck is yellow look
ing and is developing lines and
wrinkles. What can I do?
F. A.
A.-Apply a greasy cold
cream, massaging it in gently
and lightly. Be sure that you
massage lightly so the tiny or
gans in the throat will not be
injured. Use upward and out
ward movements. In this way
muscles are lifted and helped,
thus preventing sagging. Spend
at least minutes on this op-
Grafton and then remove the
excess cream with tissues.
Next apply a lemon base
bleaching cream, massaging in
we'll. Next apply your powder
base; keep this treatment up
and you will soon notice an
Improvement.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Wrinkles.

Q.-What causes wrinkles
and lines in the sides of the
face? A. w.
A.-Deep wrinkles are usually
brought in through aging. AS
a person grows older the skin
becomes thinner and the
muscles relax. AS the muscles
relax the cells between the skin
layers separate and lines form.
Expert massage manipulations,
cold applications, careful diet,
exercise and fresh air, along
with the proper creams will
help. Be sure to include a
skin food among your cos
metics.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

being married, by not being in
vited to the shower!
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Manicure

On getting the proper
polish on my nails they get too
hot for comfort. I must be do
ing something wrong.-E. R.
A.-You are. Don't rub the
buffer back and forth across the
top of the nail. Buff one-half
of the nail on each finger and
then go back and buff the other
half. In this way a beautiful
luster is obtained and no un-
necessary friction set up. Of
course, the most effective
method, and the easiest way of
obtaining polish on the nails is
by the use of liquid polish,
which you put on with a brush.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

Cfampeu Toes
Q.-I have trouble with
cramping in my toes, although
I am sure my shoes are long
enough.-F. B.
A.-Someti1nes short stock
ings cause cramping in the toes.
Be sure both shoes and stock.
ings are long enough.
Evening star., 1933-12-21

to your ex-guests, nor may you tel
them that the book on your own Ii
brary shelves is not their book.
Dear Mrs. Post: Since you have
written your disapproval of printed
cards of thanks is it also better taste
to write a personal note to trleno
than send ready-madc birthday care
with an appropriate verse on IL ano
some colorful illustrations?'
Answer: A birthday card would De
entirely suitable. Greeting cardS are
charming always, whether sent WIFI
a present or solely as friendly mes
sage. Even thank-you cards are proper
in return for Christmas cards or othcl
message cards for which no thanks are
really necessary. But thanK-you caros
are unforgivably rude when sent III
Acknowledgement of wedding present
Christmas present, birthday present. OF
flowers sent to a funeral or for any
personal kindness.
Dear Mrs. Post: went for walk
downtown, with a girl friend whom l
like very much. We are not engaged
am not thinking of marrying and l
am sure she's not thinking OF me-. we
looked in some of the store WINDOWS
and a set of jewelry trimming, which
lust matched her dress, attracted my
eve. I asked her if it was in gooo
taste or bad. and she said it was divine.
on my way home, went in and bought
it, and now 1 wonder if can give 1t
to her-just as if it were candy or
fowerS?"
Answer: Are you afraid she will con-
slider it a proposal Of marriage? VI
are YOU afraid of Mrs. Grundy? A lew
costume trinkets'' do not sound very
compromising, unless they were OF mucn
greater value than candy or MOVERS.
Evening star., 1933-12-21

AT TOP: GRAY LIZARD SKIN
CIGARETTE CASE AND NECK
LACE OF SEQUIN BALLS. AT
RIGHT, CENTER: A RHINESTONE
CLIP, AND AT LEFT. A TIARA.
BELOW IS A TWISTED THREE
BAND BRACELET IN GOLD FIN
ISH ALL SKETCHED IN A
WASHINGTON SHOP.
a shorter one with graceful colored
flowers, the recipient will find that
it is indeed Merry Christmas.
4 MOTHER little more personal gift
L to bring a very particular person
tive bourdoir lamp such as the one
sketched. Of a heavenly pink, the
shade is finely pleated and the base,
which Is also pink, is of heavy china
and given a dressy touch by a little
cluster of different colored china flowers
in the center.
Recollection of varied and unusual
gifts pile upon us thick and fast-long
black ice tea spoons with a different
absurd brightly colored celluloid animal
on the end of each; beer coasters with
the appropriate jubilant decorations on
them: combs that fold in two and flt
into small handy cases: big bad wolves
in miniature sizes with the same evil
leer and lolling tongue that fright
ened the three little pigs; bronze Scot
tie" book ends; piles Of powder puffs
In a decorated cellophane case.
All Of these and many more that are
equally unusual fill the Washington
shops. All you have to do is to take
your choice, and whoever receives the
ones you choose, will know that there
really is a Santa Claus after all!
Evening star., 1933-12-21
GOOD TASTE TODAY
BY EMILY POST.
Famous Authority on Etiquette.

Dear Mrs. Post: I am very unde-
cided about furnishing by dining room.
Before we married, I read a number of
books on antiques, but every one In our
town buys sets consisting of table,
chairs, buffet. a serving table and
some of them include china closet. I
would rather have my pieces a little
different, and then, too, the sets don't
fit my spaces. I'd like to buy table
that is a copy of Duncan Phyfe and a
set of Chippendale chairs. With these
I could use a mahogany side table l
have to serve from. Perhaps we can
get another and a sideboard some day,
but there are lots of things that are
more important to me than a furniture
filled dining room. My room is medium
size, and it would not be too empty
looking But my husband has match
ing set in mind. He says, however,
that he will agree, if you are on my
side"
Answer. If I were not so thoroughly
on your side" I should have hesi-
tated to answer But there is really
no question as to the charm of the
furnishing you suggest rather than that
of a too precisely matched set. The
master craftsmen of the eighteenth
century, who have never been surpassed,
created each piece individually. Fur
thermore, each piece, to be perfect,
should precisely suit the place and pur-
pose for which you intend it.
(Copyright, 1933)
Evening star., 1933-12-21
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.
Anxiety.

4SSJs
Some Of the mental processes are
concerned with the feelings or emo
tions. Others regulate the intellect or
reasoning powers.
It's pretty hard to tell what the emo
tions are. You feel them. You do not
explain them. They seem to exist In
their own right. In exercising these
rights, they seem to enslave their
owners-the persons who have them.
They range all the way from extreme
pleasure to extreme pain.
One of the most baffling Of all the
feelings or emotions Is the one called
anxiety. The reason for this bafflement
is this: The feeling of pain or pleasure
Is mixed with the reasoning powers in
about equal proportion.
A man who had suffered long anx-
iety over the prospect Of losing his
fortune finally lost this fortune He
went about exhibiting great JOY. The
story is that he actually went into his
back yard and rolled in the grass
Mentally he was care-free boy once
more. The casual observer might have
supposed that he had lost his mind
because of losing his fortune.
The truth is, his release from anx-
iety afforded greater pleasure than
the anxiety which accompanied his
prospective loss. He had become a
free man again. He could now turn his
unfettered intellect on his situation and
begin once more to make fortune.
Copyright, 1889
Evening star., 1933-12-21
n A T i r E S
C. H LID r E N
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.
Wild Turkey.
Meleagris GalIopavo.

=
Meleagris Gallopavo.
~ EHOLD the king Of all game
x birds! He is true American.
l. who roamed the woods before
Columbus ever thought of COM
ing over, and an intelligent
bird, too. He had to be, to hold his
own against the great beasts that neigh
bored beside him, to say nothing of
the Indians with their swift arrows.
There was time when the early
settlers could buy a handsome fellow
for 10 cents. That was in the good
old days, when a dime really meant
something!
The wild turkey has been hunted
almost to the vanishing point Up to
20 years ago there was a flock on the
banks of the Potomac and in sight of
the Capitol. However, this did not
afford it any added protection, and soon
even this handful of native sons"
had disappeared.
Nature, ever kindly to her children,
bestowed upon this lordly bird fine
pair Of dependable legs. Upon these
the turkey places its reliance when
trying to make its escape, though its
powerful wings can carry 1t away at a
fine speed.
High trees are preferred for roosting
places, and this appears to be for rea-
sons of safety. Few Of its enemies in
the old days could climb so high and.
even if they did, the turkey was clever
and waited until its foe was well up
in the tree and then took to his wings
At one time the turkey was fearless
| bird. Many early settlers have lett
records of this fact. Much persecution