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Evening star., 1934-04-10
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE w. SPROWLS.
Cause of "Nerves."

Employment is altogether as big a
problem today as unemployment.
There are literally thousands who
might, in the interest Of their own
health, find some other employment.
Occupational nervousness Is q stable
problem in our workaday world, So
cially, economically, hygienically con-
sidered.
The onset of occupational nervous
ness may be detected by tendency
to watch the clock. The next sign Is
q tendency to compare output with
that Of other employees. Irregulari-
ties Of all sorts begin . show up.
Illnesses are exaggerated during work.
ing hours, tending to disappear alto
gether when the working hours are
over, The sufferer spends his leisure
time in search of excitement, which,
by contrast, predisposes him to fur
ther dissatisfaction with his work.
The real cure for occupational
nervousness is another kind Of work
q removal from the scene Of the ex-
citing causes. That was sure cure
for shell shock" In the Army.
But it is possible to stay by the job
and still get rid of the nervousness.
Find something wholesome to do
when the working hours are over.
Charles Lamb fought of insanity
while working in the South Sea
House by writing essays. Walt Whit
man wrote his "Ieaves Of Grass"
While working as Government clerk.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

and Johnny Chuck are old acQuaint-
ances and friends, having at various
times been close neighbors. So Danny
and Nanny ventured q little way out
from their hiding place.
1T that reaiiy -you?" squeaked
Danny to Peter.
And Is that really you?" exclaimed
Peter in reply.
What are you doing here?" de-
manded Danny in his funny squeaky
voice.
Il might ask the same of you," re-
torted Peter.
I'm hoping for the best and giving
thanks for being alive" replied Danny
meekly. What I meant was, how
does it happen that you were caught
by the water? Surely it cannot have
reached the dear Old Briar-patch."
Peter retold the story he had told
Johnny Chuck of how curiosity had
been the cause of all his present
trouble. "But how do you and Nanny
happen to be here?" he concluded.
"It isn't because of curiosity" /"
sQueaked Danny. 1T Is because We
really couldn't help ourselves"
Neither could I help myself" Peter
"Oh, yes. you could" squeaked
Danny. You didn't have to leave the
dear Old Briar-patch, and II you
hadn't, you wouldn't be here now. We
were caught right in our own home,
and that il a very different matter"
You shouldn't have been living
WhnrQ in donOoP frnvvH q
food" argued Peter.
I'VE didn't know we were," retorted
Danny. I'VE never were in danger
before this time until it was too late.
The water came up so fast that by
the time we realized we were in dan
ger we were cut of from getting be-
yond the reach Of the water; we
were surrounded"
What did you do them" asked
Peter, becoming interested.
Climbed up on fence post and
watched the water creep up and up
and up, until it had almost reached
us. Then we saw this thing just q
little way of and swan to 1t, and
here we are, and thankful to be here,
replied Danny.
II hear there are others here with
you," said Peter.
"Yes," replied Danny. "There are
two of our grandchildren and q son
O. whitefoot the Wood Mouse. They
were here when we got here"
A splash in the water drew their at
tention. Here comes Jerry Muskrat!"
exclaimed Johnny Chuck.
However, it wasn't Jerry, but Mrs.
Jerry, who climbed onto the raft q
moment later. THANK goodness for
something big enough to be reasonably
safe" said she. "I've floated about
on that little log over there until I
had just about given up hope Of being
able to keep on 1t any longer, and
this is the first thing. big enough that
has been anywhere near"
They looked over at the little log
and wondered that Mrs. Jerry had
managed to stay on 1t at all.
(Copyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-10

~ URING the period when a
mother is worn to q frazzle
trying to keep her dynamic
- young hopeful out of mis-
chief, she should discover
the joys of play pen. In this spot,
which is babys own, he can be put
to play with an assortment of toys,
to be changed at will, and q small
stool or large pillow for the delec-
tation Of his weary limbs.
The play pen can easily be turned
into Jail, unless the mother uses
1t only as q refuge, when she cannot
personally keep an eye on the baby.
During this period Of intense curl
osity, the baby does need daily lessons
In how to handle carefully the objects
he sees around him. Thus he learns
form, color, and use, and Is intro
duced to the complicated subject of
what Is his and what belongs to some
one else.
There should be daily expedition
about the living room or kitchen or
bed room, with mother carefully hand
ing to the child the objects which
harness his fancy. This will result
IN his unhampered scrutiny Of what
interests him, and no education in
careless misuse, since neither haste
nor the danger of being hauled ig-
ANONYMOUSLY away from his pursuits
will make him grab and run, or throw
his booty away at the sight of a dis
approving mother.
Children so educated are grateful
for the privilege Of looking through
q fascinating book or magazine, or
bringing on the light in the fascinat-
ing lamp, or eager to examine
mothers toilet articles or the treasures
this belongs to mother and you must
be careful" they look and handle to
their perfect satisfaction, and then
put the object back in an elaborately
careful manner, happy to prove that
they know exactly where it goes.
A play pen is a convenient way
Of keeping a baby out Of danger and
mischief, until he has learned all his
lessons Of carefulness, and Of mine
and thine"
The same end may be achieved by
penning of corner of a room or
porch and putting into this space the
baby's toys and play apparatus. Here
he can roam at will and be made to
understand that this portion of the
house is his, and free from interfer-
ence by the family. My leaflet, "Di-
recting the Small Child's Curiosity"
discusses how the mother may guide
the child's interest. Remember to
inclose q self-addressed, Scent
stamped envelope with your request.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Orange Sheer Pie.

Soak two teaspoonfuls Of gelatin in
two tablespoonfuls of cold water for
five minutes. Beat four egg yolks until
light; add two-thirds cupful of sugar,
one cupful Of orange juice, three ia
blespoonfuls of lemon juice and the
grated rind Of one lemon, and a little
salt. Cook over hot water until
slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Add the gelatin and stir until dis
solved. Cool. As it begins to thicken
fold in the stiff1y beaten egg whites.
Pour into a baked pie shell and chill.
To bake an empty pastry shell so
that 1t will keep its shape, place a
second pie pan, of exactly the same
size, inside the pan, lined with pastry.
Allow the pastry to bake between
these two pans until the edges brown,
then remove the upper pan and finish
browning. Before serving top with
whipped cream and sprinkle with
candied orange peel.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
House Dress Of Most. Attractive Design
Colors May Be Determined by
Kitchen Scheme or by
Room Appointments.
If Made in Good Materials.
May Last in Condition
Several Seasons.
BY BARBARA BELL.

TT IS the smart thing, nowadays,
to look as pretty as you can while
you work. This Is not SO easy,
unless a dress is cut along scien-
tific lines-set-in sleeves, nicely.
fitted waistline, darts on the shoulder,
and so on.
: The illustration shows one Of the
most attractive designs that the season
has brought forth. The neck is cut at
. becoming new low and the dress
opens down the front to the point
where the stitching line is indicated.
Two buttons, strategically placed, are
used for the practical purpose Of fas-
tening the dress, as well as accenting
It's Zig-Zag closing.
Little cut-outs in the material are
seen in all sorts Of dresses, from the
ball room type to the kitchen frock.
Here the idea is carried out in the
little shaped ventilators in
the sleeves. A colorful binding makes
the finish, and concludes its artful
work with f1ourishing bow that
takes away from the work-a-day ex-
preston that the dress was in danger
OF having.
Colors mean great deal in house
frocks. They must be chosen first
for their becomingness to the wearer,
and secondly with a thought for the
kitchen color scheme. Fastidious
women often match them to the cot
ton appointments Of the room, unless
the color is very strong one, in
which case they meet the situation
by using it in pastel tone and thus
produce a subtle and flattering effect.
The fabrics used in the better house
frocks are seersucker (Which at the
most requires only a pressing) shirt
ings and linen-like cottons of hand
kerchief weight. If made in good
quality material these dresses last
through several seasons and improve
with laundering.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1868 is
designed in sizes "a, SO, SO, 40, AZ,
a, 46, 48, SO, So. Size "a requires
~ yards of 35-inch material.
Every Barbara Bell pattern has an
illustrated instruction guide that is
easy to follow.
Evening star., 1934-04-10

start their long journey skyward.
Nodes, the joint-like sections, soon
appear. The stems grow longer and
the downy sheaths drop to the ground.
Then you see the beautiful, smooth,
green culms covered with white,
peach-like fuzz The leaves are dainty.
feathery plumes that wave gently back
and forth with the slightest breeze.
The bamboo rarely bears flowers
and fruit. When it does, the plant
dies after 1t produces seeds.
In rich, well-drained soil that Is
loamy and protected from the winds
the bamboo lives to q ripe old age.
The new shoots form on the under
ground stems, and II you wish to
transplant them they should be set
into prepared soil before this growth
begins In the Spring.
From the parent clump the new
shoots spread in every direction. The
plants grow in strength and vigor
amid congenial surroundings and soon
q forest Of bamboo is the result. In
America this plant grows in sheltered
spots. In gardens as far north as the
District of Columbia. There are sew
eral very handsome clumps to be seen
in gardens here.
More than 200 species are known.
There are some 70 in America and
five in Africa. Though this plant is
supposed to be q tropical one, there
are many fine growths that flourish
where the temperature drops to zero
in Winter.
To the Chinese, bamboo Is vitality
important, not only for food, but for
400 or more uses. His house Is built
with bamboo poles. The furniture Is
built Of it and the rugs woven from
1t, as well as screens and sections
used for holding food or water. He
eats his rice with bamboo sticks, goes
down the stream guided by bamboo
poles, Is carried through the streets
on bamboo chairs and is protected
from the sun by bamboo umbrella.
OF course, you can easily figure out
the many uses Of the bamboo we are
familiar with in America. We are
beginning to realize the decorative
effect Of the feathery leaves and the
cleaning trunk of the plant. The
tender shoots are very delicious. when
cooked and used in q salad. If we
wish to use the young stems as props
for our plants, We find them handy.
The bamboo lives to be old and
does not seem to fall victim to many
diseases. It may reach a height of
100 feet, with a diameter Of or IL
inches and have q feathery crown.
In China the hollow trunks are
used for building purposes and be-
come the hideout for rats. When this
happens the owner and his family
know they; must think of new home.
The noise Of the creatures rushing
through the bamboo poles Is Just too
much. There is no way to set traps
for them, so the owner moves out
and sets the house on firei
(Copyright. 1934D
Evening star., 1934-04-10
How It Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
That Word "Yegg."

We have an inquiry for the origin
Of the word "yegg" for hold-up man
or thug.
In our use of it the term Is slang,
Of course. But its source is neither
native nor slang. 1t has a perfectly
legitimate derivation form-Hindus-
tani.
The Hindustani "yagh" means plum
derer, thief, robber," and "yaghma'
that which is plumdered, booty, spoils.
For its ultimate derivation this goes
all the way back to Sanskrit, where
"ya," one who goes from place to
place, grew to 'yagan," "singly" or
zone BY one"
The bridge between the ancient Ian
guage and our modern slang Is the
Gypsy use Of yagh as yegg.
fNonvrf~ht 1o9lN
Evening star., 1934-04-10
The Old Gardener Says:

This is the proper time for
repotting house plants, because
this Is the season when new
growth starts. Many plants will
thrive with ordinary garden soil
to which a little bone meal has
been added, but the safest plan
Is to obtain a small amount OF
prepared compost from a nearby
florist. It is important to use
plenty of drainage material, like
broken flower pots, and carefully
to force the soil against the sides
Of the new pots so that no space
will be left there. Strong grow
ing plants, in pots that are full
of roots, can be transferred to
pots two inches larger. Sickly
plants or those not thriving
should be kept in pots the
same size. Geraniums and some
other plants do not flower well
unless pot-bound. It is impor-
tant that the pots should not be
filled with earth to the top, for
then no space will be left for
applying water. Often It is not
necessary actually to change the
plants from one pot to another;
merely renewing the soil in the
upper part of the pots is suf-
ficient.
(Copyright. 1934.)
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Dorothy Dix Says
Selfish Wife Who Uses Her independence
AS Club-Shall 17-Year-O1d Get
Married or Go to College?

EAR MISS DIX married to girl ~ year: ear.
living her dearly and give her all my time devotion
When 11ss oS to her me alone 50
works and supports herself Is this ndspnd-
consider pleasure but her and she takes that thlsss
without regard to your happiness
SE1r1s1zrEss auons
been wives who looked upon their husbands appure
their comfort There have awes been wives who made
with aes always
There are always
suits Wives would
s tired % men out p after sf sud y % xo s SsS % he
sy % @ BRING i to sm
PRoBABLY always
present modern wife who is selfsupportng
more rein to her sehsness and get away with better
sn sa on s H bsn the
husband wife makes She literally stands
feet She she pea Her husband rule her only
It to me that just because woman financially ndepnd
a s sSea for the % . G uso m a sm Of a I
does And there are two reasons for this.
THE by the old tradition that
wife should be beent to her husband And second because
heads and feel that just they not to
their husbands for their bread and butter they them
Nor husband. play other about
money Very often husband requires his wife to
the aus OF
take prophet that either Of
cause for friction the wfes envelope.
money should have nothing to do with woman attitude to-
ward her husband Earning living
he her @ and snd a
ton he has her and
clothes and she can only repay her debt him the
DOROTHY DIX
lEAR MISS DIX have chance attend
am II old cannot decide which viii you
please advise me- UNDECIDED
to college by all means When e Is undecided s
TO whether to marry not the invariably only
thing that usnes girl getting
with man that she feels that she live without
IL you FAR far too adults
not children. You
young to settle down into q staid woman
-Four years Of college will in
give experiences.
nothing else 1t a
DOROTHY
(Copysht
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Natures Children
By LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

BAMBOO
"HINK Of growing inches .
day. That Is what this plant
does, and some Of them wait
L until they are IS feet high be-
fore they put out . leaf.
Bamboo is considered one Of the
most wonderful plants in the world.
It is q member Of the grass family
and Is said to have q thousand uses.
Leaving out its utility, think how
fascinating 1t Is planted in q corner
OF the garden. It win hide unsightly
places and make q background for
brilliant flowers, to say nothing Of the
flowers that can grow at its feet. With
its head SO high up In the air, its
foliage does not cast shade enough to
deprive other plant children.
Once you get your bamboo planted.
the mother viii see to 1t that she has
many children growing up about her.
The sprouts, looking like sharp bay
onets, break through the earth and
Evening star., 1934-04-10

is nothing known that
win clean and polish teeth 80
l. quickly and leave them DO
cleaning white-as POWDER.
That Is why your dentist, when
cleaning your teeth, - you know
always uses powder.
Asit isonly the powder part of any
dentifrice that cleans, . dentifrice that
is ALL POWDER just naturally
cleans best.
Dr.. Lyons Tooth Povdsr 10
Evening star., 1934-04-10

ALL POWDER-100% cleansing
properties. This is more than twice the
cleansing properties Of tooth pastes.
DR.. Lyons Tooth Powder cleans
of all stains and tartar, and polishes
the teeth in . harmless and practical
way that leaves them sparkling
many shades winter. Free from all
grit or pumice, it cannot possibly
scratch, or iniure the softest enamel.
Dr.. Lyons Tooth Powder keeps
your teeth REALLY CLEAN and
clean tssth mean = firm, healthy
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Ny Neighbor Says:

Ny Neighbor Says:
When sugar gets hard and
lumpy, put it in the refrigerator
for two or three days and you
will find it will become soft
again.
Lemon Juice in dishwater cuts
grease and helps to save the
housewives hands. Halves Of
fruit, from which most Of the
Juice has been extracted, may be
used for this purpose. Lemon
Juice applied to the hands, after
washing dishes, keeps them soft
and white.
Chamois In which silver Is
stored away should be frequently
washed II the silver IS to be kept
bright.
II an onion is cut in halves
and placed in q room that has
been newly painted. It will alb
sorb the odor Of paint in q few
(copyright. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-10

massage and q suitable refining pack.
Please send q self-addressed stamped
envelope and ask for my leaflets on
"Sallow Complexion" and Correct
Facial Massage; they win help you
with your facial problems. Yes, drink
ing suficient water g to 20 glassfuls
daily helps keep the complexion
clear.
(2) Shampoo your hair at regular
intervals with q mild liquid soap,
such as CASTLE, olive oil or coconut.
Lather two or three times. Rinse
Evening star., 1934-04-10
MENU FOR A DAY,

MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal with Raisins.
Goldfish Cakes, Chill Sauce.
Whole Wheat Mullins,
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Oyster Stew, Crackers.
Pineapple Salad, Nut Cookies,
Tea.
DINNER.
Cream of Spinach Soup.
Cheese Soufse.
Green Beans.
French Fried Potatoes.
Tomato and Lettuce Salad,
French Dressing.
Apricot Pudding.
Coffee.
WHOLE WHEAT MUFFINS.
Sift together one cup of entire
wheat flour, one cup white -four,
one-half teaspoon salt, four tea
spoons baking powder, two table,
spoons sugar. Beat one egg, melt
one and one-half teaspoons but
ter and add one and one-fourth
cups milk. Beat all into dry in
gradients and bake about IS
minutes in hot oven.
OYSTER STEW.
Put one quart milk In double
boiler and let it get boiling hot.
Wash and drain one pint fresh
oysters apd put them on the
stove in an agateware pan. Add
a piece of butter the size Of one
Of the oysters. Heat them thor
oughly. being careful they do not
burn. Stir with q spoon, that
the butter may reach all parts.
When they are boiling hot, put
them into the hot milk. Salt and
pepper to taste.
APRICOT PUDDING. =
One package orange-flavored
gelatin mixture, one and one
half cups boiling water, two ta-
blespoons lemon juice, one-half
cup canned apricot juice, one
cup canned apricots, one-half
cup blanched almonds. Pour
water over gelatin mixture and
stir until dissolved. Add water
and lemon juice. Cool. Add rest
Of ingredients and pour into
mold rinsed out Of cold water.
(Copyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-10

IF PETER RABBIT was surprised
to see Danny and Nanny Meodow
Mouse on the little raft on which
L he had found temporary safety
when caught by the great flood
that had swept over the Green Mead
ows, they were no less surprised to
see him. They were under a pile Of
trash midway Of the raft. They knew
that three Skunks were at one end and
that Johnny Chuck wa; at the other
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Gets Medal 35 Years later.

Guy E. Skinner of Aberdeen, Wash.
has received a medal awarded him IS
years ago for his part in the battle
on the Barbag River in the Philip
pines in 1899.
Evening star., 1934-04-10

gums and the least possible tooth
decay.
Once you use powder you viii
never 60 back to q less scientific way
Of tooth cleansing. It leaves your
teeth feeling 90 much cleaner, your
mouth 30 refreshed, and your breath
30 sweet and pure.
Dr.. Lyons Tooth Powder is not
only doubly efficient, but it costs only
half as much to use. Even o small
package lasts twice - long q . tube
Of tooth pasta.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Another Joins the Raft.

Scant sympathy may people claim
Who have themselves alone to blame.
Old Mother Nature.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Gvehima q
GRIN like this
inthemOrning
and he'll smile the whols
day through!

F YOU have a little crouch at
the breakfast table. plant q
smile on his face with u real
old-fashioned breakfast Of wheat
cakes or waffles.
Bake them to q golden brown,
drench them In butter. and pour
on a liberal supply Of KING
Syrup-the new taste sensation
that makes them grin from nine
to four-thirty, and far into the
night. Get King Syrup at any of
the better grocery stores.
Evening star., 1934-04-10

end, and they knew that some one
else had scrambled aboard. but not
until now, which was the first time
they had ventured to peep out since
Peters arrival, did they know who
it was.
Now Danny and Nanny and Peter
Evening star., 1934-04-10

(CopyriEht. 1881
Evening star., 1934-04-10
(Copyright, 1934.)
Baby S Curiosity.
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.

. URNG the period when a
mother is worn to a frazzle
trying to keep her dynamic
. young hopeful out of mis-
chief, she should discover
Evening star., 1934-09-21
Open Every Night Until
$3.50 During This Event!

Breathtaking values . by the hundreds! Our store is
cramrned with them for the big 48th Every piece of
merchandise and style-right. Every piece top
time to act Fill your Fall and Winter needs Perhaps
again prices like these word to the wise
"Buy Now for Christmas!
Evening star., 1934-09-21
FREE ELEC. CLOCK!

To couples whose 4Sth Wedding Anniversary falls on
one of the Nine Days of Sears 4Sth Anniversary (Sept
10th to 29th) Sears will give Electric Clock FREE
with their compliments!
Don't fail to see the following Demonstrations: Pressure
Cooker, Electric Washer and Ironer, Vacuum Cleaner,
Quick Mend Bicycle and Corset, also interesting
new Fall Fashion Exhibit!
Evening star., 1934-09-21

Included are slips,
in tearose and flesh;
chemise. dance sets
and panties. in nesh.
tearoSe or blue. Slips
and chemise. sizes "a
to A. Dance sets and
panties. sizes 80 to
So, Some tailored
STYLES.
Evening star., 1934-09-21

They've Just arrived!
The new gloves you've
been asking for. Black,
brown, navy, with large
cuffs. Sizes 6 to Slz.
Evening star., 1934-09-21

Polo model with full belt.
Handsome Suede-like COM
position fabric. Absolutely
waterproof. Raglan lines.
Tan or gray. Sizes "a to 46.
The Washington times., 1934-05-18
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Times Adventure Club mem.
bers celebrate their birthday
anniversaries today. They in.
clude: John Mike GrellO, Seat
Pleasant, Md: Grace TOlottO.
SIS Virginia Ave. S. E.; Robert
Cares, 1912 L st. N. W.; Jean
Bolton, 332 Seventeenth Place,
N. E.; Francis Redmond. East
Riverdale, Md; Ruth Wright,
Indian Head, Md; Edward
Carroll. 739 Thirteenth st. N.
w. Virginia POsey, Grayton, Md:
Carolina Sunderland and Stanley
MOzingo, Jr., also Of Seat Pleas
ant, Md.
Greetings to you one and all
on your birthday.