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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

O. Which mountain has the highest elevation?
 A. Mount Everest in the Him. alayas, 29,141 feet
 @. Who invented the refriger- ator car?
 A. The reported ancestor of all refrigerator cars is the small wooden car now standing in a barn near Golden, Illinois. This box, packed with ice, was first used in transporting fresh strawberries over 323 miles of the Illinois Cen. tral R. R., between Golden and Chicago, in 1866. The originator of the ice box system of shipment was Parker Earle, fruit grower of Golden. He subsequently, be- came interested in various other types of pefishable freight trans portation. eventually developing his idea into refrigerator cars some what similar to the type at present widely used.
 c. Do common house flies bite?
 A No, but the stable fly is a severe bitter.
 c. Where can a copy of the new bankruptcy law be obtained?
 A. From the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing office, Washington, D. c. The price is five cents.
 0. What is the title of the theme music in the motion picture, "One Way Passage?" A. It is an original composition by a studio staff writer, and has no title.
 o. What is the Jewish popula- tion in Palestine? A. The official census of Mo- vember IS, 1891, enumerated 175,006 and an official estimated of June 30, 1892, increased the number to 1S0.793 Q. Is there a federal inherit ance tax?
 A. Yes, on all estates over $5o,- 900.
 Q. What is the term of the ! E1OfCIAOI Ol CA0St cIu "iCLA ASOG the present term expire? A. The term is two years and the present term will expire in January, 1885.
 o. What is the temperature in Manila and what is the period of the rainy season? A. The temperature ranges be- tween 50 and 90 degrees F The hottest months are April and May and the wet season, not of contin- | uous rain but of frequent showers, lasts from June to November. o. When was the design for the quarter dollar with the head of Washington adopted, and how many have been coined? A. The design was adopted ir 1892. In that fiscal year the issue amounted to $1,562,200; none were issued in 1883; and the issue in the fiscal year 1884 amounted to $2,722,600.
 o. Where is Wayne University 1 A. It is the municipal univer- sity of Detroit. established in 1928 It is co-educational and has col leges of liberal arts, education, en- gineering, pharmacy, medicine and surgery.
 l 0 Is the President of the Uni ted States Commander of the Army and Navy in war as we'll as peace?
 A. Yes. 1 c. Could the President of the United States pardon prisoners convicted under state law?
 A. No. The power to pardon l persons convicted under state laws rests in the governor of the state or in some states, with special pardon and parole boards.
 Q. Under the hog adjustment plan of the AAA were hogs thrown into the rivers by the government:
 A. Some were slaughtered and processed into fertilizer, but none were thrown into rivers.
 Q. Who is the Ambassador-at- Large from the United States? A. President Roosevelt has commissioned Norman Davis as his Representative on foreign diploma tic missions with a rowing com !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
DAILY ALMANAC

High tide at Milford Sunday. Sept g. 11:4S a. m., daylight time. Monday, Sept 10. 12:iS n. m.. daylight time; low tide. Sun day, 6:23 p. m daylight time. Monday. 6:4S p. m. daylight time.
 All vehicles must be lighted not later than 7:45, daylight time, tonight.
 Sun rises SPA a. m. daylight time; sets 7:15 D. m.. daylight time.
 Moon sets 6:5S p. m.. daylight time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT $. AI4LEN--

 Teats Wdl Sart Arms Race Munitions EZRA Funds Told ShpI Cost Cut of WouldN HarnS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

mission in Europe. This is the only official that might be termed an AmbassAdor-at-Large from the United States.
 Q. Who is the presidents per- sonal body guard? A. Gus Gennerich.
 e. What is the address of Ney- sa McMein, the artist?
 A. l 67th Street, New York City.
 Q Are tin cans made of solid
 A. They are made of thin steel, coated outside and inside with tin. If you want . copy of our bulle- tin AMERICAN BANKING SKIS. ITEM, write to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage StamDs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

For time we wondered if there wasn't some political malice back of the story Tn connection with Postmaster General Far ley speaking first at the democratic state convention in Groton. Normally the Key note address would be given before that of any distinguished visitor. However, the procedure was reversed so that Postmaster General Farley might return Wednesday night to New York and Washington. Noth- ing could be more natural than this, but it did seem at first as if somebody was trying to make political capital of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

Some Californians think Upton Sinclair is a genius and Moses and everything Others think he's just another earthquake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

With ex-President Hoover and Secre- tary of Agriculture Wallace authorizing books almost ready to come off the presses the reading public should not lack for ln- formation on things dealing with the New Deal The Hoover tone is known to De challenge of its principles; the Wallace volume will be in. the nature of retort. Much can be expected in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08

Seven brothers married seven sisters the other day. When family rows begin to follow the seven honeymoons, there's going to be plenty of chance to obey the scriptural injunction about forglvlng seventy times seven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-08
A Thought for Today

Flee also youthful lusts; but follow right eousness, faith charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.-II Tim othy, 2:22
 
 Life hath ouicksands life hath snares -Longfellow.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09
1741 RHODE ISLAND
AVENUE:

AVENUE:
No matter where you are
some time or other in your life,
you have a desire to live in
studio apartment. In my rental
shopping I have seen many, but
this one was entirely different.
Entering from a well-known
court around town, you ring a
bell that once was part of an old
French country farm house.
The gate opens and you are in
a small but beautiful garden
where there is a riot of colo.
In the walls are inches where
statues repose and the entire
idea of a French courtyard is
carried out. The studio had
double slanting skylights and
the former tenant, an artist,
claims the rooms are always
bright and cheerful. Originality
is shown in the furniture which
is genuine oak antiques and
we'll suited to this unusual
apartment. While it is entirely
in a class of its own, don't for.
get it is most practical and more
than comfortable. Indirect light.
ing effects add much to its
beauty and I am sure you would
really like it a great deal. For
the value in this two-room and
bath apartment, the rental
asked is extremely low.
GEORGETOWN:
So often I travel around look
ing for a room with a private
family that offers more than
the average. This one I found
today was furnished in colonial
furniture and had just been
newly decorated. The location
is splendid, as you could easily
walk downtown, if that an1bi'
tiouS, or ride downtown in few
minutes. The rental is only SIS.
II interested in any OF the
0boUe places. fill out the coupon
beloD and / tDill be glad to Gd-
viSe you the desired information.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09

DE W AD6 w ULUGS W " PSSSObSue
VtStt. Please DO NOT make
requests By telephone.
KLINGLE ROAD:
Around the corner from Ward.
man Park is a group Of English
type houses. In the center of
one Of these groups is a clever
little house consisting of six
rooms and two baths that can
be rented furnished for a very
modest rental. The rooms are
fairly large and the entire
house is bright and airy. The
Phoebe Hearst School is close
by as well as elementary schools
and churches. I suggest you
see this house.
THOMAS CIRCLE:
Here is a handsomely fur
niShed room for student who
wants to be downtown. This
room is located at Thomas
Circle and is easily in walking
distance of the majority of
schools. One of the most out
standing points in it's favor is
the fact that it is in an apart
ment building. you will be
sure of cozy warm place dur
ing the cold winter days. Rental
asked is very reasonable.
nth AND T STREETS N. w.:
A larger apartment consist
ing of five rooms, kitchen and
bath for the rental of $50. The
rooms were spacious and the
larger pieces of furniture could
be placed to a good advantage
as there was plenty of wall
space. This apartment build
ing has all night elevator ser.
vice and the electric refrigera.
ton is on the house current. AS
it is drawing near to school
time, I might add that the
Force School is within walking
distance.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09

MATTRESSES, general houseworkers, ex.
perienced clerks for dry cleaning estab.
lishment. Wash Bur, 226 Bond Bldg.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09
RENTAL UNITING
Wnk
Barbara Holmes

Due to the great number OF
requests for Barbara Holmes
Service, ALL INQUIRIES MUST
BE MADE BY mail or personal
VtStt. Please DO NOT make
requests by telephone.
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tionally known firm selling business sta.
tionery items and advertising folders at
rock-bottom prices. Most liberal earnings
For particulars write S. White & Co., Inc.
Stamford Conn.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l33

CASH FOR USED CARS-Steger Motor
Co., 645 Nd. Ave. N. E. Lincoln 017S.
PRIVATE PARTY will pay cash for Ford
or Chevrolet; no dealers. 2701 14th St.
N. W. Columbia 7400. Apt. SOY.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09
Employment
MEN

Factory Representative Of large Corpora
ton will be in Washington Wednesday
October 10th, to interview several men re-
garding plans to place them in business
for themselves
WITHOUT INVESTMENT
We have nothing to sell you, but the
men selected will be given rare oppor.
tunity to make substantial income and, II
qualified. rapid advancement.
Age is no barrier in this business, but
we prefer married men between the ages
of 20 and As whose home life is congenial
and who believe they are worthy Of con-
sideration and are willing to prove their
worth.
Apply promptly at 10 a. m. ONLY,
Wednesday, October 10th, to Mr.. Berry, at
Ambas sador Hotel Be prepared to remain
balance of the day if selected.
The Washington times., 1934-10-09

BOY, aIi-around experience in meat and
groceries. Must know how to wait on
trade. United Meat Market, 1000 ID St.
8. E..
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
PinChot Niece Leaves
TOSeek Film Fame

chot walked through Grand Cen
tral Station on her way to her
train she was approached by a
group of high school girls who
said:
"Win you autograph our
books, Miss Hepburn"
Miss Pinchot laughed and re.
piled good naturedly:
"I'm not Katharine Hepburn,
but / hope to be as famous as
she when I return from Holly.
wood in April"
Miss Pinchot portrayed the nun
in Morris Gest's production Of
THE Miracle" in 1924.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12

NEW YORK, Oct. IL 0N.S0.
The governor Of Pennsylvania.
clifford Pinchot, has a beautiful
niece who is determined to be-
come a famous motion picture
actress.
She is Rosamund Pinchot, who
has been successfully society
beauty, actress, writer, radio
artist, political worker and
mother.
Today Miss Pinchot Is on her
way to the Pacific Coast to fulfill
q long-term contract with Metro.
GoldWyn-Mayer While Miss Pin.
Evening star., 1934-03-08

Edward c. Cornwall Of Brooklyn
points out, generally it is found con-
venient and proper to begin with a
considerable reduction In the food in
take, but rarely should this reduction
be made more than one-half."
Reduction should be SLOW aver
aging not more than two pounds per
week. The reduction should not be
pushed to the extreme limit; it is
well to stop at a point about 20
pounds above the average figure for
age and height"
Regarding exercise, without notable
failure Of the heart, good general
rule is for the patient to take the
exercise required by the ordinary
activities of life. For young individ-
uals, walking may be advisable.
AS to the diet itself, it should be
as near the normal diet as possible,
that is, plenty Of meat, eggs, cereals,
and green vegetables, with the re-
duction mostly in bread. potatoes,
sugar, pastry and cream, butter, and
fat meats. All liquids should be cut
down, and as little table salt used
as possible.
The idea Of retaining 10 to 20
pounds Of his weight by one who has
been greatly overweight prevents some
symptoms occurring and may serve
as a sort of buffer" against various
infections.
So go slow" in reducing. Be will
ing to let the process take as long
as to 18 months.
Evening star., 1934-03-08
| HOW TO
MAKE SURE
YOUR FISH WILL
TASTE DELICIOUS

Ocean fish are caught by fishing
fleets which bring them into the great
fish market of Boston. This market
grades all the fish. II grades them
number ]. 2 and 3 grade. according to
quality and according to how old the
fish are.
All three grades are sold to you as
being of fine quality but at all kinds
Of prices: 1t is hard for you to tell
or 3 grade. But you can be sure Of
better than number | grade II you ask
your dealer for 4O-Fathom Fish and
get them in the 40-Fathom wrapper.
For 40-Fathom Fish are caught by
the 40-Fathom feet. cleaned, boned
and rushed to your dealer. They fair
ly fly from the 40-Fathom sea-nets TO
vor Of the sea all through them: They
are like Grade A Milk or choice cut
OF meat-the tenderloin Of the sea
ready for the fre-easy to cook as
bacon.
You can make sure you are buying
better than number ] grade and you
can make sure your fish will taste de-
licious, if you ask your dealer for 40
Fathom Fish by name and see to 1t
that the fish come to you in the 40
Fathom wrapper with the name 40
Fathom Fish printed on the wrapper.
But if the fish are not in the 40
Fathom wrapper. they are not 40
Fathom Fish.-Advertisemen
Evening star., 1934-03-08

on the plant. When it is perfectly
developed that is the fruit firm and
plump, the skin bright green, the
great bunch is cut from the stem, or
the entire stalk cut down. Then the
fruit is placed in cellar or room to
ripen. When shipping the fruit. the
buyer takes the risk, as temperature is
so vital to the banana. When the
banana has turned bright yellow, it
is ready for the stores.
Most of the fruit received in this
country is from Central America, ia
maica. Colombia or Cuba, in the order
given. In the rich, river-bottom
lands of the Atlantic side Of the Gen.
trail America watershed, the banana
reaches perfection.
After the first fruit has been taken
the plant is cut down and new shoot
springs up from the rootstock. This.
course. is repeated for about 10 years,
when new rootstock is planted. The
fruiting age of each shoot is about II
months. The banana sets no seeds.
AS a native fruit, is is baked, cooked
as a fruit or vegetable, made into
flour for bread, dried black in the sun
and preserved like a fig. or made into
Spirituous drink resembling cider,
but far more potent.
As the banana has become such an
important fruit, the planting is done
with greater care. The plant does
not require any attention but once a
year. Then the soil is loosened about
it. All suckers are removed, except
the main one. as the plant develops.
Copyright. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-03-08
Five Famous Women.
Sarah Bernhardt.

H"HE Divine Sarahw That
Is the way many persons
spoke of Sarah Bernhardt,
4 an actress who kept France
and much of the rest Of
The Western World talking during
her years upon the stage.
Sarah Bernhardt was of Jewish
descent. but during her childhood she
was placed in a Catholic convent
school at Versailles, town famous
as the former home Of French kings.
Little Sarah was no ordinary pupil.
She kept the school stirring with her
fits of temper. Only the good-nat-
ured mother superior had much con-
troll over her.
After the death Of her father,
Sarah was taken from the school,
and not many years passed before
she made the beginning of her stage
career. She displayed promises as
an actress, and some persons be-
lieved in her from the start, but her
early efforts were filled with bitter
moments in which her hopes were
dashed, as well as with moments of
delight.
Indeed the whole career Of Sarah
Bernhardt was an up-and-down af-
fair. There came a time when she
was admitted to be the foremost ac-
treSS in France, il not the greatest
anywhere, but even then she had her
troubles with directors and others. Al
one time She was sued by a Paris
theater for refusing to fulfill her
contract, and judgment of $4,000
was given against her.
Despite such troubles, despite all
that resulted from her fiery temper,
she won her way in the theater world
and rose to the top rungs of the lad
der. The spark of genius was in
her, and she could sway the feelings
Of those who came to watch her.
There was more than genius in
Sarah Bernhardt. There was will
to conquer, a will which could ride
over any setback. Even after she
lost a leg in 1915 through an acci-
dent which brought on blood poison
was at that time 70 years old, but
she obtained an artificial leg, learned
to walk again. and made tour of
American cities during which great
crowds came to see her on the stage.
That was the last Of several Amer
ican tours which she made.
AS a child Sarah Bernhardt ap-
Evening star., 1934-03-08
OUR CHILDREN
~ ANGELO PATRI.
Depression Garments.


ZINE feathers do make fine birds.
Il And they give the bird a feel
ing Of dignity and power. If
L you have ever seen a rooster
whose tail feathers have been
pulled out, by accident or in battle,
you will see the point. He hides him.
self under the chicken house, takes
the long way round to the corn and
water. His proud glances are re-
duced to timid side peeps. His once
regal stride is furtive meander. His
spirit is crushed and all because he
has lost the symbol Of his dignity and
power.
Children are sensitive to clothes.
They, too, like to pose and strut. If
they are reduced to shabby, tattered
garments they are reduced in spirit
as well. We must make every effort
to keep them looking well. What we
lack in money perhaps we can make
up in ingenuity. We can 60 back in
practice to the old days when gar
ments were remade, ripped, raveled,
cut and otherwise taken apart to be
made again in the new.
This is the day Of pattern, the sew
ing machine and the knitting needle.
The piece bag Is in fashion again.
The clothes that have done duty for
their elders can be cleaned, turned
and made over to look like new. There
is plenty Of time for this kind o: work
now. Time seems to be the greatest
asset we have at present. Let's use
some of it for dressing the children.
l overheard couple of mothers
talking as they worked on some new
old clothes for the children. The
older one chuckled. This is an old
story to me. remember when was
a child We had run Of hard times
something like this. There was no
money for anything and we children
were growing fast and needed clothes.
"Grandmother had a bolt of coarse
navy blue flannel and she sent it
| along to make clothes for us. Mother
cut the tails from some old red fan
mel shirts of fathers and piped the
blue dresses with them. We were
uniformed like an old fashioned Or
phan asylum, but We were proud as
Punch. That line of scarlet running
along the edges took the curse off,"
Make the clothing as gay and as
we'll tailored as You can. Put bits of
| color where they do the most good.
Add a gay button. Use the odd lots
OF embroidery thread that have been
lying about in the sewing drawer
these many years. Make up in hand
work what Is lacking in other ways.
To mend dress or coat that has
been made with the wearer in mind
at every stitch is handsomer than
any factory product. The only excuse
for factory-made garments is the time
saved and the cheapness of the ar
| t1cle. Now that almost any price is
too much and there Is all the time in
the world. handmade things are
coming into their own.
Children take special pride in wear
ing something that was made for
them by those they love. know, be-
cause I was a depression child once
and I wore an overcoat that had a
history and rebirth. I have had
many overcoats since then, but none
that I wore with a greater feeling of
warmth and dignity than that one
which had been created out of much
love and well worn garment.
Copyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-03-08
How 1t Started
BIZ JEAN NEWTON,
Wings Like q Dove.

Dear Jean Newton-For years I
have been quoting the line, oh. that
I had wings like a dove without
knowing where it comes from. Can
you give me its origin?"
We have these words from the Old
Testament. In the Book Of Psalms, in
Psalm lv we ;nnd:
5. my heart Is sorely panied with
in me, and the terrors Of death are
fallen upon me.
6. "Fearfulness and trembling are
come upon me, and shuddering hath
covered me.
l. And I said. Oh that some one
would give me wings like dove!
would fly away and dwell (quietly)."
copyright. 1934.)
Evening star., 1934-03-08
Typical Of Current JaunN Youthful Styles
One of Newest Ensembles
Shows Interesting Detail
in Back and Front.
Combination Belt-and-Bow
Plastron Reflects Present
Fashionable Tendency.
BY BARBARA BELL.

IF WE are to judge from the open.
ing collections. most of us will be
wearing ensembles this Spring
i and Summer. The obviously
smart costume sketched is typical
of the jaunty. youthful clothes that
smart houses are showing now.
The designer, just to simplify things
for us, has made the dress all in one.
The straight, boxey little jacket is
collarless The only excitement about
it is the two slashes at the waiStline
in the back (through which the belt
of the dress passes), and the two but
tonholes at the neck, where the plas-
tron (also made with buttonholes) Is
fastened. The buttons. of course, are
on the waist of the dress.
Like many of the newest ensembles,
this one is made in silk, black canton
forming the solids of the skirt, jacket
and shaped plastron, and black and
white novelty print making the sleeve
less, dropped shoulder bodice of the
frock.
The combination belt-and-bow plas-
tron reflects a fashionable tendency
| toward interesting detail in the back,
as well as the front of costume. 1t
is left free at the back to run through
the jacket slashes, at the normal
waistline, and button on the outside.
In the front it is shaped to simulate
bow, and has buttonholes so that
it can be fastened over the jacket,
which. as We have already said. also
has buttonholes. so that at once 1t is
all buttoned up it stays in place.
| The bow may be adjusted for a low
neckline, as shown in the thumbnail
| sketch.
Barbara Bell pattern, No. 1264-B,
is designed in sizes 80. "a, SO. 80, 40
and AZ. Size "a requires SIS yards
39-inch material, Us yards printed
contrast.
Every Barbara Bell pattern has an
illustrated instruction guide that is
easy to follow.
(Copyright. 1934D
Evening star., 1934-03-08

/ am referring
to the, 81 per cent
of yer weights
who put on their
excess weight by
ov e reating and
u n d erexercising.
1t is not that they
exercise too hard
in an endeavor
to reduce weight,
but that they cut
down their food
intake too much.
Regulation OF
the diet Is the
necessary treat