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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

as it was on the shelves, since the shelves remain perfectly horizontal during the trans formation.
 It's a grand thing for a college students room. He might keep a few books, note paper, pens and pencils on the shelves. Then, when ready to study, he simply makes his cabinet-cupboard into a study table.
 It would fit in one corner of a sun porch, too. Have gay pots of flowers on one shelf and your summer tea things on the other shelves. When guests drop in for a cup of tea, time and trouble are saved by making the dec- orative cupboard into a table on which to serve the tea and biscuits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

 YOURSELF
By Alicis Hart
3I0Ne eS NfA SERXfE !NS,,

Bad posture makes for an ugly body-often for an unpleasant frame of mind. After all, how can your nerves be relaxed if your bones and muscles are twisted into s.l sorts of abdomnal shapes? And how can you present a calm, smil- ing face to the world if your nerves are out of sorts? Therefore, if your face looks tired and drawn and you sometimes have aching muscles and tired legs, 1t may be that you are sitting incorrectly.
 Never slouch into a chair. Mod ern furniture is designed to make you comfortable at the same time you are sitting up straight and gracefully. For it is possible to sit straight and look graceful at the same time. Never get the idea that you have to recline in a chair in order to look poised and at ease. The poised woman is the one who has learned how to sit, does il instinctively and doesn't even think about it when she sits down to re- ceive her cup of tea.
 It's one thing to cross your legs and another thing to sprawl them all over each other. Legs should be crossed above the knees-never be- low. Practice keeping the foot of the free leg pointed downward Soon it will be perfectly natural for you.
 Keep your head in straight line with your backbone. Contin- ually thrusting your head forward may cause lump of flesh on the back of your neck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
TIE PATHOLOGY OF
 OBESITY


 The tradition that fat folk are jolly, good natured, always laugh ing and looking on the cheerful side, grew up in a day when fat folk didn't care or didn't know how young they were doomed to die!
 Prior to 35 moderate Overweight, that is, not more than 10 per cent. in excess of the standard for age and height, is favorable to long, evity and therefore approved by l life insurance companies. Such | plunlpness in youth is fairly good sign, If not actual assurance. that the individual has no tuberculosis. Such a youth is well nourished, carefree. as comedy as may be, so why shouldn't he or she be jolly ? After 35 however, excess weight is rather an unfavorable condition; conduces to shorten life compels ltthe individual to slow down; makes one look and act prematurely old {; favors development of diabetes. These are only general obscr- vations. It is not to be assumed that a plump or fat person is inn mune from pulmonary tubercu- losis, nor is the portly party of middle age to be pronounced quite dead just because he has commence ed to swell. So long as fat per son can hold his breath 30 sec- onds or longer there is hope.
 Many women, and some men, who take on excess weight after thirty, become unnaturally drowsy, that is, unlike their former selves in that respect, lazy or disinclined to work or play as much as for merly, short of pep, and become unduly sensitive to cold, that is, wanting more clothing or more heat than normal persons around them or more than they them- selves required before they went stale, and who actually have a body temperature that is below the normal of healthy persons, arc suffering from one type of gland ular obesity hypothyroidism Women with hypothyroid obesity usually complain of scanty, irreg- ular or absent menstrual function. They have low blood pressure and are anemic, stupid, sad. No diet ing or exercise or other remedial measures can accomplish any last ing benefits in these thyroidism cases without the proper gland ular therapy, and the family phy- sician or a good general practition- CT (not a spccialist) is the one who knows how to administer such treatment to achieve the most sat- isfactory results and yet not harm the general health.
 Of all the fools none is more so than the one who monkeys with ductless gland medication of any sort on his own responsibility or the assurance of some quack or nostrum monger. There are many treatments on the market which contain thyroid extract. You pay your money and take your poison if you're big enough fool.
 There are many other symptoms or signs of functional insufficiency of the thyroid gland in these cases of hypothyroid obesity. but I've said enough to warn the layman against meddling with machinery he cannot hope to understand. When 1t comes to our most prec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
SS}E YOUR CHILDREN
 By Olive Roberts Barton
Ofo53 eY NfA sfRWce. fvc
PROBLEMS OF KEEPING
 PEACE IN FAMILY

Turn off the radio, Ted. call,t read with that internal racket
 "Aw, dad, listen. It's finishin' uI the mystery-there. See, Betty, told you it was the cousin stole it Gee. Listen to i'm yell. Aw, just minute dad. It's nearly over and wanta hear how"
 "Shut it off"
 Silence. And two children feel ing, well you know how they felt with every nerve strained to catch the end of the story.
 Butch came in with Jim. Ruth just back from her holiday visit ran over to tell Betty about it.
 Mother warned them all not to talk too loud by shaking her head and occasionally laying her finger to her lips.
 Search for Quiet
 But dad threw down his paper finally and said he was going out
 No use staying in a place where you couldn't even think.
 Don't go, Chris!" she begged. They can all go out to the dinnig room and play ping pong. I'll close the door tight
 "Our light bills are big enough. One sitting room ought to do q family" And grouchy Chris took himself off to Joe's for a glass of beer.
 In another five years it will be reversed. Ted will be putting on his hat after dinner and Betty's dates will be any place but home.
 Maybe Chris will be satisfied then and he can read. his papers till the cows come home, or the children.
 I do think that children needn't confiscate, commander, or "hog" a whole house. They do some times, you know. But they need some place to play, to talk to friends, and where they can feel free. Chris spent more money trying to escape than the dining room light would have cost.
 Making Concessions
 Family evenings where all are together are fine things but it is expecting too much to think that children will be satisfied with this forever, especially if it is an ali- evening seance.
 Even if there are no friends cir culating in the post-prandal hours, they have their own ideas of en- tertainment. If Chris could [ not stand the radio what was the mat ter with having it up in Betty's room, or Ted's?
 Harmony in any family depends much on certain concessions to members. Certainly a tired man needs peace and quiet, and we might add that his wife does too, But children will be children and what are we going to do about it? The question seems to answer it. self.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
STYLE CHATS
WITH ALMA ARCHER

The tiara Is one thing, but listen to the story of the coronet braid in a nutshell. While all the little girls were going Alice-in- Wonderland tiare saucer eyes. Phil Dunning's daughter, Virginia. tugged her hair into braids long enough to whoop over the top of her head, and in a piquant way. represented the newest hair fash ion. There are no rules to this new game. If you aren't Q Vir- ginia with coronet braids of your own. just buy one and pin It on. Not even necessary to wear all the time, as the Idea is simply not to be d total abstainer. Look "ilttie- girI' and don't worry about being accused of a mental disorder II you're coronetted tonight and not tomorrow, according to the smart young set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
Sister Mary,S Kitchen
GIVING VARIETY TO
 EVERY VEGETABLE
BY SISTER MARY NEA Service Writer

At this time of the year unusual ways of preparing everyday vetc- tables are especially welcome. The following recipes may be new to you and help you to add variety to your daily menus. Served with a plain green salad and a desesrt, some of the dishes are a rulI meal in them selves. The added material increases the number of calories and the food value of the vegetable quite sub stantially in most instances. MacarOni Chop Suey One and one-half cups elbow macaroni, cups canned tomatoes, 1 cup chopped celery, 2 onions, l sup olives stuffed with red pepper, 2 hard cooked eggs, l teaspoon salt, IA teaspoon mustard, Is tea spoon pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar.
 Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 1 , minutes. Drain. Scrape onions. Chop eggs. Combine maca- roni with tomatoes, onions, celery, olives, eggs an dseasoning and turn into a well buttered baking dish. Bake 30 minutes in a moderate even.
 Stuffed Onions
 Four large mild onions, cup finely chopped meat, 2 tablespoons minced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon minced parsley, egg, 1-2 teaspoon salt, Is teaspoon pepper, 1 table, spoon butter, 3-4 cup coarse stale bread crumbs.
 Spanish onions are preferred, but any large mild onions can be used. Peel and cook in boiling salt ed water until. tender. letting the nnnly 1N f vpi11 fa Ir nh hn l hour. Drain and take out the cen ter without disturbing the outside layers. Mix meat, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Add unbeaten egg and mix thoroughly. Fill onions with mixture. Melt butter and add bread crumbs. Mix well and cover the stufiing in the onions. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes, or until the crumbs are brown. Save the centers of the onions to serve in cream sauce the following day. Red Cabbage and Apples
 Three cups shredded red cab bage, cups thinly sliced red ap- pies, 4 tablespoons butter, l tea spoon salt, 2 tablespoons currant jelly, IA teaspoon white pepper, tablespoons vinegar. Core but do not pare apples. Cook cabbage and apples in just enough water to prevent burning until tender. Toss the mixture lightly with fork 10 insure even cooking. Add butter, salt, pepper, jelly and vinegar and cook and stir until jelly and butter aro melted and mixture is very hot. Serve at once.
 The ealOrie value Of this dish it not important, but iis mineral cons tent is worth while and it is sea. sOnni and nppetlzIng,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
PARIS STYLES
By MARY KNIGHT
BY MARY KNIGHT
United Press Stan Corresponds

Onltcu IfcsS St6H AOFFcSpOnucHt
 Paris (UP)-Front flares are not bad. Especially in coats. They make the business of sitting down a much more comfortable and
 pleasant sensation. A lot of ma terial cluttered up under your
 knees at the rear is anything but conducive to pleasant thoughts. A smooth, sleek posterior is the sil-
 houette. Even from the front the fitness is not obvious as far as out line is concerned. Only when you
 are in motion does it come into view. Schiaparelli achieves this
 comfort line most successfully in
 her new coats that bear her ad- vance stamp of spring upon them.
 She has one made of soft green wool, the back perfectly flat while in the front there is stand up and out collar with decidedly jut-. ment of the coat skirt makes it
 flare above and below the waist line. With it is worn shirred and ruffled taffeta scarf in gray, green and yellow. The coat shou1-
 ders are still inclined to be boxy, and the sleeves perfectly straight. A flat piece of leather stimulating a bow fastens the coat at the waist line.
 The front flares for the evening are especially smart, and the gen. tie swishing of fine fabrics when walking or dancing gives costume the sort of movement the coutur iers have been striving for over period of months. It is accom- plished by expert shirring, pleat- ing. gathering and tucking, and is
 never visible above the knees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 After TaktnO

Your seasickness cure enabled my daughter and to enjoy ever. minute of our voyage going and returning. Always before we had both turned green or yellow when Ecrossing even a small body of wa ter. Since moving to the city we have met something we never had in the country-roaches. Will you kindly send your roach preventi- tive. co. Al
 Answer-I have wished all kinds of mai de mer on people who asked for my advice but failed to tell mo what results the treatment had Perhaps l should wish plague of reaches on them when they re- turn home. That would bring in some reports. Send 10c coin and stamped addressed envelope for booklet "Unbidden Guests"
 |. Doctor, Yes, But Physician, No.
 Patient of mine said she heard a lecture by you, in which you said you have a remedy for paralysis agitans which you are glad to give to any registered physician
 (Dr. -- D. O.)
 Answer-The remedy is treat ment by drugs which the physician prcscribes. did not say registered physician" I said qualified physi- elan. No one who holds himself out as a pathist or as bound by the tcnets of any 'schoor, cult or system of healing is physician in my interpretation of the term. (Copyright 1884, John F. Dille. Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

about those telephone calls---you're sure it was about eikht o'clock when the first one camel"
 Tt must have been. Dinners at 6:30 and it's always after seven before they leave the table. I'd finished up my kitchen work and gone to my room. It could have been maybe a little before or lit- tie after eight but it couldn't have been much later"
 And the second call came about nine?"
 The girl nodded her head. q haven't any way to know for sure" she admitted, but I think it was about an hour later. I didn't look at the clock, so of course l couldn't absolutely swear to it"
 It was as near an explicit answer as they could get. Gainey asked several other questions. Then sud- denly Daisy Connor got to her feet.
 My land!" she exclaimed. Look at what time it's getting to be! I'd no idea it was so late! I've got to hurry!"
 She stood, nervously fastening the buttons of her coat. Gainey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
cHRssTsfAs FURNISHED sons

Harrisburg, Pa. luP)--Natives of PennsyIvania's naountaine nave found all exoeilent means of uves iih0ed lB providing Yule dee0rA- lions, due Go the ineFeaelnE pQpus laFlty Of laurel and fhododen1r0n for this purpose, due to thelF ever. green foliage. Some greens are NaiheFed early in the year alla kelii in cold storage feF the Christmas season,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
"PLOWING FEST" AIDED
 WOMAN.

Pendleton, Tex. (UP)-There are still lot of neighborly people left in the world, Mrs A. J. Mellon will tell you. During long illness. her 50-acre farm went to weeds. Neigh boring farmers held a "plowine fest" with GA mules, five tractors and 16 blows, plowed and narrowed the farm, out of friendship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

i.--According to pr John Watson, advocate of "Behaviorism" all thinking is merely "sub.vocai talk- ing," that is, movements (many of them infinitely small) of tho vocal cords. Not all psychologists agree with this but certainly our volo0s
 express our emotions to an almost infinite degrees, and if we control our voices VI. go along way in eons trolling QUE emotions. Not only does q soft answer turn away wrath bat lt keeps the AnsweFor himself from getting angry, iisyond qnesli0p veeai control would go z I0ne wsA toward marriage o0nsfoI. hnpplnoe1 control and emotional aonlEel ln aalleFaL TrH IL AnA you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
DANCES OPERATE SCHOOL

Rochester. Mich (UP) - Profits from weekly dances are largely responsible for continued operation of the Avon school, of ficials said today. Proceeds from the Saturday night entertainments are used to pay heat and light bills and buy some supplies, en. abling officials to pay teachers salaries from meager tax funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

Houston, Texas (UP) - Children in the free art class al the Museum of Fine Arts have offered their sketches and paint- ings for sale in order to raise funds and prevent their studies from ending q month or so early next spring. Money has run low and unless funds are raised fol their instruction and their SUD- plies the class will have to close early, sponsors said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
TOn,oryOw's Meuu

Broakfasti Pineapple juice, Gare. Rl, cream, ereamed eggs on toast, milk, e0fr00.
 LUngheOBi MaearOni chop auey, cottage cheese nd eurrnDi preser, yes HHlDd, pOpOyefA, milk, ten, Dlnneri llOasi lOin of pork, baked swO0t pOihi0os, rcd cabbage and apples pruHn iiavaflan nr6aD mllk, coffee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

ious possession, health, we are in . deed q nation of gamblers. That is why the thousand and one mar velous quack obesity cures or re- duction treatments sell so well.
 Of course there is reason why the thyroid function slows down in these cases of hypothyroid obe- sity, but that's a story I've told many times before and shall tell many times again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
To Fashion It and Altogether Just as Chic as Can be
By HELEN WILLIAMS Illustrated Dressmaking Lesson Furnished with Every Pattern

Furnished with Every Pattern
 Don't you think it is a darling | dress? It deals in all the newest l features. The modish hip peplum narrows the waistline. However, it can be omitted, if you please, as seen in small view. The pattern also provides for interesting short | sleeves.
 As for materials, you will find it most successful and charming in supple woolens, rayon novelties and crepe silk Gin plain or print. The latter printed is smart as fllustrat- | ed.
 Style No. 32S0 is designed for sizes II, 13, 15, IF and 19 years.
 Size 15 requires z yards of 39- inch material. A leather belt may | be worn.
 Price of Pattern 15 Cents BEAUTY .... FASHIONS =. PATTERNS in the new book of Fall and Winter Fashions. Read how to RECAPTURE YOUR PER- SONALITY. More way to be the beauty it is your right to be. See what the cinema stars are wearing You won't want to miss the new issue. ...I It has soignee, if you know what we mean.
 Send to-day for your copy, en- closing 10 cents in stamps or coin. This 10-cent investment will save you actual dollars on your winter wardrobe. Address Fashion De- partment.
 Be sure to fill in the size of the pattern.
 Send stamps or coin (coin pre- ferred).
 Price of book 10 cents.
 Price of pattern 15 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

will be surprised at the result
 2.--It Is almost absolute proof that the speaker is wrong. People in general applaud only their preju. dlces and popular beliefs. People never appInud q new Idea. ft does not set well on their em0tionaiised stOmnehH. Tha applause 0f sound and critical opinl0n--of people capable Of judging the evidonce-- should be to speaker aB the breath Of heaven; but the applause Of masses with their unnfillcai passions, preiudleeH Akd emotions shows no has given them nothing new or constructive,
 bs--IheFe are hosts Of dise0uFaslns exceptions, but on the average .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
NOW IT'S A TABLE. NOW A CUl
Transformation Of Dual Purpose Piece Is Effected Without
 Moving Articles On Shelves


  WI minimum amount Apartment dweer neither the the handsome which dual with the 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D.

'sigcd letters prr'nnns hra!h and hygiene o
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

TODAY'S FASHION TIP Skirt and blouse fitness swerves abruptly to the front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

Send your money and order 10 Pattern Department. Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn. Be sure to state size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09

higher proportion of the children of professional parents succeed than do any other young people in our population. Teachers, preach. CTS, lawyers, doctors and engineers constitute about three DOT cent O. the population, but their ehlldrel constitute about 40 per cent Of those who attain ronspicuoua worldly success. This Is no doubt partly due to tho bettor environ. manE and education furnished by the parents and partly due t0 the fact that such parents have [ hlelIs CT percentage Of hrAsnH ehildren lhan the average Fun of the p0Du'
 lation,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-09
ART WORK TO AID SCHOOL

NEXT-More about posture.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-02-07
.SCHENIMAN TO
BE LEADER OF
DAIRY MOVE

w. A. Scheniman of FL Centre
was appointed general chairman OF
the valley campaign for the great
er use of dairy products at the
committee meeting held last night
in the court house. This large
committee is composed of repre-
sentatives of all agencies interest
ed in the industry and its welfare.
Local chairmen were appointed
for each town, Scheniman acting
also as Ell Centro IS chairman.
Plans for publicity on the cam
paign were outlined, the following
suggestions being made. 1t was
recommended that a list be made
of a group of available speakers
who might explain the campaign
to meetings of women s clubs, ser
vice clubs, to school children and
other organizations
1t was requested that those or
ganizations having radio time and
who are interested in the cause.
use some Of the records sent from
the state dairy council which ad-
vertise this campaign for the great
er consumption of dairy products.
Supplies of literature will be or
dered from the samples left by Gus
Rothe of the Los Angeles Dairy
council and these will be given to
the various committees for distri-
button along with pledge cards.
Pamphlets, letter enclosures to be
used by businessmen were some of
the other means of publicity sug-
gested as well as the newspaper
assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-02-07
New York Stocks
BY ELMER c. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor


NEW YORK, Feb. 7. - The stock
market today experienced its first
major reaction of 1884. Selling
gathered momentum in the late
trading and prices broke in all di-
visions. Tickers fell behind the
market.
Proximity of bill to regulate
the exchanges together with some
worry over the French situation
started the decline.
Sales crossed the 3500,000 share
mark before 2 p. m. and indications
were the days total would far ex-
ceed 100000 shares.
Other markets declined with
stocks. Commodities were unset
tied. The dollar reacted in terms
of all currencies.
Utilities were hardest hit stocks.
The average broke more than 5 pelI
cent from yesterdays close. Thd
railroad average lost BAT per cent
and the industrial average 2.90 per
cent.
Large blocks of stock came out as
selling orders were punched.
Losses ranged to more than 4
points in the active stocks. Farm
equipments were hard hit as wheat
broke. Steel common lost more
than 2 points and declines of 2
points or more were noted in such
issues as American Telephone,
Southern Pacific, Illinois Central,
Western Union, New York Central,
Atchison, United Aircraft, Interna-
tional Harvester, North American,
and Auburn Automobile.
Gold end silver mining issues
were strong throughout the day.
Silver issues were bid up l to 6
points with the best gains in U. S.
Smelling and Federal Mining e.
Smelling. Homestake Mining soar
ed 9A points in the gold section,
Demand for silver issues was in
spired by belief the government
would shortly edo something for
silver -
Sales today totaled 4,5OO,0O0 shares
against 4,330000 shares yesterday
Curb sales today were 657 900 shares
against 100000 shares yesterday.
Dow Jones preliminary averages
showed industrial, 10797 off 2.27,
railroad 5094 off 166, utility 29.71
off 132