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The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Meter Readers
Classify
Dogs
BY LIZ HUME

One of the best judges Of
dogs in America is the man
who reads the gas or electric
meter.
This heretofore unsung and
unrecognized expert o. things
canine supplied the material
for an article by Fanny S. Nc
Donald in the November issue
of the American Kennel Gaz-
ette. the official organ Of the
American Kennel CLUB.
AS They Are
Here, we gather, is the man
who knows dogs when their
show ring manners have been
discarded. Dogs in the rough,
so to speak.
The article clasSifies more
than Is breeds according to
their disposition, traits, watch
fulness and friendlineSs.
It is based upon a question
naire submitted 80 meter men
of a utility company of a mid
Western city.
Boston terriers are the most
popular with the meter readers.
Eighteen list this breed as the
one they like best: II votes went
for the fox terrier; nine for the
German shepherd; seven for the
collie; five for settlers and
pointers; two each for the
beagle, dachshund, the Aire-
dale terrier, Scottish terrier,
Irish terrier and the Samoyede,
and one each for the bulldog,
chow, Sealyham terrier, st. Ber-
nard, greyhound, Schipperke,
Pekingese and the toy Man.
chester terrier.
Most Annoying
The German shepherd, so often
enormously called the police"
dog, was voted the best watch
dog with 38 of the question
naires listing him as "the most
annoying"
Second came the fox terrier
with IS votes; then Airedales,
with 13; poodles, with 8; mon
grels, with five, and bulldogs,
with four.
The Boston is chosen by IS as
the "least annoying" the collie,
by 20; the fox terrier, by IL;
hunting breeds, by eight, and
Airedales and Scotties, each by
three.
If you have a good picture Of
your pet, Liz Hume invites you
to send it in for use in this
column. No pictures returned.
1t is also very probable that
some Of your experiences would
be of interest and value to
other owners of pets. Address
Liz Hume, care of The Wash
ingtOn Times.
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y
make your own draperies, for
most of them are simple. Just
a matter of measuring, seam
ing and hemming. Made this
way they will cost as little or
less than ready-made.
For Rooms in Harmony
If you can't make them your
self, any of the stores downtown
will send someone out to meas
ure your windows, will plan
unusual or fitting effects for
you, and will make the drap-
cries. They will even have a
decorator help you select your
fabrics, at no additional cost,
if you want them to.
If you have an eye for color,
and want to work out your
own scheme, then select your
own materials. But be sure
you spend enough time dong
1t so that you will have them
in harmony with the rest of
the room, not only in texture
but in finished effect as we'll.
We are trying to get good
many pictures of arrangements
of fabrics. and of different ma
terials, and will show them as
we can get them. All will be
practical, easy to make, and
available in local stores. The
new fabrics are delightful, and
b really suggest new effects to
you when you see them.
New Hat Problem
Now that women are wearing
their new small hats, we find
many of them have, unfortunate
ly, selected the wrong hat for
their particular head. And so
we're going to write about it
Immediately, in the hope that
late shoppers will consider more
carefully before they buy.
It's a season of small heads,
whether hats are wide, high,
peaked or shallow. Crowns run
right up to a point Brims can
be anything, but they do not
make your head look big, if they
are right. TurbanS and toqueS
are smart and in good favor.
Hats in Proportion
But beware lest you buy a
hat too small for your head.
If your head is small and your
face is small, you can wear
almost anything. If your face
is large, then be sure there is
enough hat to overshadow it.
A round face with a pointed
hat, even with a brim, some
times looks much rounder.
Of course, you can wear the
peaked crowns, the shallow
crowns, almost anything if the
proportions are right. The hat
on this page is so new that
we couldn't even find it in
town. It's called the Simple
Simon" and is said to be a
coming fashion. But it is very
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Party-Giving Husband

Dear Miss Fairfax:
1 look 10 years younger than
my age. I'm really 20, but
pass for % or %. Why, don't
know-I've had troubles enough.
My marriage went on the rocks
because my husband was an
habitual party-giver or goer.
Nearly every night he went to
a party or threw" one. He sell
dom went to bed sober.
I divorced him and went to
work and have been, at least
content. Now, another man
wants to marry me. He is we'll
to-do, and has an agreeable per-
sonality, but he is almost as
keen on parties as my first nus
band. He doesn't drink as
much, but he never seems to be
quite happy unless he's had a
couple of drinks.
should love to have a home,
but I dread a repetition of the
horrors of my first marriage.
E. L. M.
You are contented, which is
an unqualified blessing. Look
at the faces Of people you see
on the streets, in cars, in shows.
See how few bear the blessed
brand of contentment!
Compelled to divorce your hus-
band because he drank, why do
you think a second marriage of
this type would prove more sue
cessful? Please wait for some
one about whom you will not
have these reservations.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

Sliced Tomatoes and
CucumberS
Apple Pie
SATURDAY
Cranberry Juice Cocktail
Special Creamed Chicken
WaffIeS
Prune Whip
SUNDAY
Lobster Cocktail
Broiled Sirloin Steak
Shoestring Potatoes
Asparagus
Hot Gingerbread With Cream
FRIDAYS MENUS
LUNCHEON
Oyster Stew
Pilot Biscuit
Raw Vegetable Salad
Pumpkin Pie.
CHILDREN'S SUPPER
Baked MarcarOni
Okra Stewed with Tomatoes
Apricot Compete
Milk
DINNER
Sardine Canapes
Baked MacarOni with Cheese
Okra Stewed with Tomatoes
Apricot TartS
Coffee.
Wine suggestion: OrvietO.
Write Betsy CaSwell, inclOs-
ing self-addressed, stamped en-
velOpe, on your individual prob
lens of table etiquette and ar
rangement, what wines to serve
and when, care of The Wash
ingtOn Times.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Household
Hints
To Clean Windows

You can clean windows very
well without water by first wip-
ing them with a dry busting
cloth, then going over them
with a soft rag dipped in kero-
sene and finally polishing with
tissue paper or chamois.
Windows cleaned in this way
will not only look unusually
bright but will keep clean longer
than washed ones. Mirrors can
be cleaned by the same method,
and likewise the windows of
autos.
SANDWICH FILLING
Preserved ginger and pasteur-
lied dates chopped together and
mixed with a little cream makes
a different sandwich filling.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Table SeatingS

Table SeatingS
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
In about two weeks I am
going to give a party and I
shall invite five couples. All
are good friends. Is it correct
for me to seat each wife and
husband together, or should
each man sit with another
woman?
When we seat guests at table
it is not the proper procedure
to seat wife and husband next
to each other.
Afternoon Wedding Attire
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I am planning to be married
soon and 1 wonder if you will set
tie an argument for me? Is it
necessary for the groom to
wear a tuxedo if the bride
wears a veil and the ceremony
is to be a small affair at 4
o'clock in the afternoon?
A.
1t is never correct for man
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

light hours and thus preserve
them for more glittering oc.
caSionS. And so there has been
designed a lovely compact and
Ipstick in dull gold with
jewel ornaments. having a par
ticular swank to them.
The sitter compact comes
either with or without rouge,
its lid has a place for your
monogram. The loose powder
compact is growing rapidly in
favor, for girls like to use their
particular blend of powder in
stead of a cake shade.
The lipstick is a Jack-in-the-
box arrangement which pops
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Advice to the
LoveIorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
Real Things This Time

-
Dear Miss Fairfax:
This is no case of puppy
love-" I have been afflicted
with that disease and know the
difference. 1 am "a and she's
II, and in her last year of high
school. She is sweet and Seri-
Gus, the finest type of girl. She
is also domestic, loves to cook
and all that.
She wears a ring of mine, but
also wears bracelet given her
by an ex-boy friend. She tells
me he is the only boy she ever
went with steady"
I'm going to be transferred to
another city soon, and would
like to take her as my wife. She
is planning to be a nurse when
she finishes high school. Can I
teach her to love me? H. K.
Il never realized how much I
cared for him till he went
away" has become a quite fire.
quent confession to me in girls
letters. Why not see how it
works out in your case:
From what you tell me, this
girl belongs to the serious,
domestic type who will not let
her heart run away with her
head.
Don't you think it would be
mistake to try to persuade her
to leave high school. Until she
graduates. see what absence and
letters will do,
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Times Daily Pattern
PATTERN 2054

Button trimming, as you prob
ably know, is one of the most
important trends in the style
notes of the season. Where
could it be used to better ad-
vantage than to set off the un-
usual lines of this smartly tai
lored afternoon dress. The rag
Ian sleeves are as fashionable
as they are comfortable and for
those who prefer them, short
sleeves are indicated in the pat
tern. Although the scarf-collar
tied high beneath the chin GER
tainly gives the frock spirited
air, the dress may be made with
a simply rounded neckline. And
notice the slenderizing effect of
the diagonal motif which is re-
peated in the seam across the
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Pattern 2O54. is available in
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80, 40 and AZ. Size Is takes
21a yards 54-inch fabric. Illus
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Structions included.
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The Washington times., 1934-10-25

Little details like these i'm.
press an escort. Men are so
quick to judge a girl by petty
things-things that seem so un-
important until you stop to
realize the parts they play in
the general impression we make
on others. Every personal detail
should be an indication of your
meticulous femininity. So don't
pull out a soiled powder puff
or aged vanity case if you want
to make a favorable impress
sion.
One very enterprising cos
metician has realized that if a
compact and lipstick were de-
signed solely for evening use,
we girls would not be tempted
to exploit them during the day.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

by planning
your draper
les and cur
tains for each
room, and by
having them
made, or by
making them
yourself.
If you car
3 e W W e III
e n o u g h, or
even if you
only sew mod.
erately we'll,
there is no
reason W h y
~
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

hard to wear. unless you have
a small head and a piquant
face.
Be sure when you're shop
ping for a hat that you stand
up, regard your whole height,
and study the hat from all
angles before you buy.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Luxurious Fur,
Orchids Are
Plentiful
By BEAU McALLIsTER

The news columns inform
US that the depression is still
on but we found it hard to
believe as we looked over the
audience at the National
Theater the other night for
Bring On the Girl"
My word, we never saw so
many ermine coats and
orchids in our lives. Every
gal there seemed to be sport
ing one or the other. Such
large and lucious orchids,
too! And such luxurious
coats!
Mrs. Kim" Moran was look.
ing particularly swank in a
mink coat. And such minkl
1t would take whole column
OF exclamation points to ex-
actly convey our impression of
EAAdG WI dp.
Charlotte Mayo is yearino
her hair in one of those neu
bangS-aN trizsy Uith a bunch
OF little curls at the back. We
caught a glimpse of her the
other eDening in a ooUn that
took our eye. 1t 1UaS OF organdy
or orgdnsG f1De couldn't tell
eroctly), bd: red in brown on
cream. Very fetching and the
,D hair do" is most becom.
ing.
Entirely surrounded by bank
ers former Secretary of War
Pat" Hurley and the missus
were having themselves a time
in the Mayflower lobby this
mid-week. Pat" was in black,
a sort of rough material.
Mrs. pat" too, was wearing
black, but the SOmberness of
the outfit was relieved by a
blouse of brilliant red-the
very redest red we have seen
In our time. Her hat, perched
on the top of her blond curls,
was small and black.
X X x
Among the interesting out-of-
toWners in Washington is
Eugenie Woodruff, of New
York, and her dancing partner,
James Struthers, also of New
York, and both very Park Ave
nue-iSh.
They are dancing at the
Shoreham where, we note, they
find each night a nest of
friends among the ultra-fashion-
ables. Eugenie's grandfather,
Timothy L. Woodruff, was lieu
tenant governor of New York
under Theodore Roosevelt
She is wearing one Of these
new curly bangs, very short
and most appealing 70 the
masculine eye.
Lunching in the Shoreham
lounge the other day Eugenie
1DGS UeGring black crepe With
one OF those patch Work leather
belts, SilUer. gold. blue and
green.
Young Mr.. Struthers waS in
brOUn, checker coat, plain
'.'oucerS and tie to match the
latter. His shirt Dds a very
light but brilliant blue.
X X X
A very effective evening gown
being worn these days by Mrs.
Donald Richberg is of black
velvet with white lace on the
shoulders held by silver clips.
Still more black-Mme. SIM
opoulos, of the Greek legation,
is wearing an afternoon outfit
of black wool with black vel
vet beret. The day we saw her
she had evidently mislaid her
black gloves, for the ones she
was wearing we're of grey, look
ing rather we'll, too, with her
otherwise all-black costume.
Maybe it wasn't an accident.
X x
Sdw Betsy Dern shopping
alonq F Street. very cunning
in green With gold dots, green
felt hat and black accessories.
She was loaded do1Dn with
bundles.
Perhaps she is doing her
Christmas shopping early (De
haze promised one of our
friends along F street to ham,
n1er owdy at thiS).
X X
HOyt Barnett refuses to wear
a hat even if the autumn winds
do blow through his wavy locks.
We caught sight of him for a
minute recently in the Bamboo
Room at the willard. All in
grew with black shoes.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

open when you slide the jewel
down with your thumb. It's
mechanics are bound to intrigue
any male who watches you use
it! You have a choice of all the
lovely lipstick shades for which
this cosmetician is famous.
If you wish, you may buy the
lipStick or vanity separately
but the pair is impressive, so
keep it in mind for Christmas.
The price is very moderate.
Narrow Face
Dear Miss Shelby:
I have a long, narrow face
and very heavy eyebrows. How
can I arrange them to make my
face look more round?
Sincerely, L. T.
Dear Miss L. T.:
Since your face is narrow and
your forehead high, would ad-
wise you to pluck your eyebrows
in an almost straight line and
wear your hair low and rather
fluffy around your face.
If you want to know where
you can procure any article
mentioned in this column. phone
The Washington Times, District
1000, extension 283, between 9 a.
m. and S p. m. daily, and up to
/ p. m. on Saturdays. Please do
not write unless you live outside
the city, in which case inclose
stamped, SeIf-addreSSed envelope.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
and Compact Designed
For EVENING Use
By JULIET SHELBY

Every girl likes to have specially attractive vanity and
1pstick for evening Those carry during the day
show the and of service and look pretty seed
when all doled up in stepping out clothes!
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

the ingredi-
ents, most of
them, from a
certain stand
ard brand.
This applies
D a r ticularly
to the soup.
for it is it's
act u a ! con-
sistency that
will make or
mar!
SPECIAL
CREAMED
CHICKEN"
l t a b l E.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
Superb Creamed Chicken May
Be Quickly Prepared
Bv BETSY CASW ELL
WomGn's PAGE Editor

have just been sent the most wonderful recipe for
special creamed chicken that be prepared W almost
entirely out of and is simply superb hot wattes
have If % nerfect a vou 49, must Get Sliced Tomatoes
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
led ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR ROOMS FIT IN WITH DECORATIVE SCHEME
Charming Effects May Be Had
Through Planned Use of
Unusual Fabrics
BY WILMA LAvILLE

The first of this week showed readymade
drapere which and inexpensive Many people find
them the their prayers they limited in time
and money and must have things with the least possible
trouble.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
When Manners Are Correct
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

to wear a tuxedo suit before
evening, $50 at the earliest.
When the bride wears the for
NAL bridal gown and bridal
veil she indicates that her we'd
ding is to be formal, and so
the groom in order 70 be con-
sistent with this formallty,
wears formal day clothes, cut
away coat and dark striped
trousers.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
wedding Supper
)ear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I wonder if you would tell me
if the bride changes into her
travelling costume after arriv.
ing home when the reception is
in her home, or does she eat
while still attired in her we'd
ding gown? S.
The bride wears her bridal
costume, the veil too. during the
reception and the wedding
feast" She does not change
until she goes to put on her
travelling attire.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

BROWN MORE makes these simple draperies, which
good looking and rich because of their color and their
length The pancovered valance has white cord draped
it, and similar effects be used with great in
of almost any period Shown by local store For
information call Wilma Lavle at District 1000, Ex
tension 283, between and weekdays and and Sat-
urdays.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

spoon butter. Betsy Caswell
l medium-sized can cream OF
mushroom soup.
l small can of diced cooked
chicken.
/ cup canned peas.
2 pimentos, chopped fine.
2 tablespoons flour.
Melt the butter, add the flour,
and blend we'll. Add soup. and
stir constantly until thickened.
Add the chicken, peas, pl-
mentos, and cook long enough
to heat through.
Place in a hot serving dish,
and pour over the waffles at the
table. Do not make the mis-
take of making this too thick,
as it should be of thinner con-
sistency than chicken a la king.
If you should wish to serve it
in patty shells, instead of on
waffles, another tablespoon of
flour may be added.
The Washington times., 1934-10-25

# you have the time to think
about it. however. you can
manage a much better effect
The Washington times., 1934-10-25
WEEKLY KITCHENETTE
MENUS

WEEKLY kIICHENEIIE
MENUS
MONDAY
Tomato Juice Cocktail
Eggs Benedict Cold Slaw
Pumpkin Pie
TUESDAY
COnSOmme With Lemon
Spaghetti Italienne (Prepared)
Peas
Coffee Jelly
WEDNESDAY
Cream of Pea Soup
Pork Chop, AppleSauce
Boiled Potatoes
Lettuce and WatercresS Salad
THURSDAY
Grapefruit
Picadilli Spinach
French Pastry
FRIDAY
Oyster Stew
Pilot Biscuit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-27
Crested Wheatgrass Gets
Good Start. Lasts Longer

One reason why forage specialists
of the United States Department Of
Agriculture are enthusiastic over the
merits of crested wheatgrass for plant
ing the drier lands taken out of wheat
production this year is the fact that
this grass is able to grow at lower
temperature than most grasses. Be-
cause of this, crested wheatgrass gets
an early start In the spring and is
one of the last grasses to become DOR
mant In the fall.
A stockman who has pasture of
crested wheatgrass Is fairly sure to
have good grazing for stock week
or 10 days earlier than he otherwise
would, and he may be able to stretch
the grazing season again in the fall.
The. advantages of deferred grazing
to allow pastures and ranges to re-
cuperate after intensive use are be-
coming better known. Crested wheat
grass adds new advantage Of
longer season of keeping cattle on
grass Crested wheatgrass is also dis
tinctively drought resistant and will
endure extreme cold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-27
Plumpness in Oats

How much hull there is in sample
of oats cannot be judged by the plump
ness Of the kernels. This was shown
by tests made. by the Minnesota agri-
tural experiment station, which in
1880, 81 and '32, tested several recon-
mended varieties of oats to determine
hull percentages. There was very close
agreement between results from tests
at University farm and at Crookston,
the average of all tests showing the
following hull percentages: Rainbow,
PSI per cent; Minrus, 261; Gopher,
1855; Iogold, q, and Anthony, 30.2.
The studies we're made because Of
common opinion among farmers that
varieties with plump-appearing grains,
such as Anthony and Gopher, have less
hull than those like Minus and Minota
with grains Of thinner appearance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-27
Agricultural Hints

Hybrid corns are practically free Of
barren stalks.
Crop roots cannot penetrate deeply
into a soil logged with water.
New York state plans to provide 49,
100000 trees for planting on waste
lands this year.
Bearing apple trees in the United
States were about one-fourth fewer in
number in 1880 than in 1920.
Farmers In the north of England
are turning from blowing to dairying,
and farms of from so to rs acres are
in demand.
Owing to the inelasticity of demand,
small crops Of potatoes consistently
yield larger incomes to farmers than
large crops.
Production credit associations to
make short-term loans to farmers
have been organized for more than
half of the entire country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-04-27
Soy Bean Responds
to Soil Sweetener
Limestone, When Added to
Manure, Found to Greatly
Boost the Yield.
BY G. J. Badger, College Of Agriculture,
University Of Illinois.-WNu Service

De
University Of Illinois.--WNU Service.
Believe Ii or not" soy beans which
are often spoken of as an acid tolerant
crop will produce from two to five
times as much hay to tile acre, when
given the benefit Of limestone on some
Of the light-colored soils.
Evidence showing the value of an
application of the "soil sweetener" is
revealed in the results of four years
of tests at two soil experiment fields
of rather low productive levels main
tanned by the state university.
At one field, where the soil is a light
gray silt loan, the use of manure gave
a yield Of $40 pounds of soy bean hay
to the acre, but when limestone was
applied in addition to manure, the
yield of bean hay was LOO pounds
an acre. The field that received no
treatment returned about the same as
where manure had been spread. The
increase resulting from limestone,
when 1t was applied in addition to ma
nure, amounted to 1850 pounds, or
more than a half a ton to the acre.
Another experiment field consisting
Of yellow-gray silt loan gave some
what better yields. Soil with no treat
ment returned 1,040 pounds of soy bean
hay to the acre; the manure treatment
improved the yield to an average Of
1920 pounds, and applications of both
manure and limestone jumped the har-
vest to 1880 pounds, or practically a
ton and half of hay to the acre.
The response to manure over no
treatment amounted to $50 pounds,
while the response to manure and
limestone over manure alone was 1,560
pounds an acre. However, manure and
limestone gave returns of 1910, or
nearly ton to the acre, over the plot
which did not receive any treatment.