davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1934-04-05
FRANCE

Universal Service Special Cable
PARIS, April 5.-Premier Gas.
ton Doumergue's first step to-
ward preventing devaluation of
the franc-decreeS saving $194,-
100000 on the government pay
roll through diSmiSSalS and salary
cutS-received final approval to-
day in the face of a threatened
countrywide protest strike by the
100000 civil servants affected.
Eighty thousand civil servants
are dismissed by the DEGREES, ap-
proved by the cabinet and signed
by President Lebrun today.
The Washington times., 1934-04-05

PARIS, April 5 G.N.S0.-Se-
crets in connection with French
plans for shakespeare planes that
would bomb enemy cities from an
altitude Of 10 miles were obtained
by the international espionage
ring discovered here last Decem-
Der and were sold to an unnamed
foreign power. This was an
nounced this afternoon by Magis-
trate Benon, conducting the in
vestigation, who said NJ. Aubry,
formerly Of the powder division
of the ministry of war and one
Of the group under arrest, had
made a confession to him.
The Washington times., 1934-04-05
Universal Service Special Cable

PARIS, April 5.-From the cell
in which she is guarded as vigor-
ously as a prisoner condemned to
death, Nine. Arelette Simon
Stavisky, widow Of the master
swindler whose frauds have shaken
France, was taken for a brief Sc
cret visit to her two children, it
was divulged today.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

For instance, Janette Hack
EFT, who danced last week at
the Shoreham. She has a real
flair for clothes and knows how
to wear them. One frock we
gazed upon with envy-a red
bagheera velvet gown by Hattie
Carnegie-cut on bias lines and
made with a square neckline
and skirt flaring at the bot
tom.
A white chiffon and tuIle
frOck she wOre-would so
beautifully suit a petite blonde.
She confessed that it had 96
yards of pleating in the skirt
lone could cut down on that
and embroidery of tiny mir.
rOrs.
The girls who can't imagine
themselves with their hair
brushed high in back and
curled had better get wise. The
best "New York heads" are
being done that way.
Caroline johnson - Bellies
younger SiSter-wearS sports
clothes a great deal. She has
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Cream Erasee
BIennishes
By JULIET SHELBY

Goose-flesh skin on the upper
arms, thighs and other parts
of the body annoys a woman
no end, if sh, is trying to look
her loveliest, whether she is
wearing a bathing suit or an
evening gown.
Many girls write and ask me
what to do for it. and, indeed,
it is difficult to advise them.
A back that persists in dis
playing slight skin blemishes,
such as white and blackheaded
eruptions and roughened tex
ture, makes a girl extremely
self-conscious when dressed
decollete.
Lovely, smooth skin is to be
desired, and my sympathy is
with those girls who must com.
bat either of these skin condi-
tions.
OF course. much skin beauty
depends upon blood circulation
and proper elimination. but a
skin can be greatly enhanced
, by correct external treatment.
A brand-new product, coming
from a Fifth Avenue salon
noted for it's corrective skin
treatments, will do much to
Danish goose-flesh and to clear
a blemished back. It is cream
like substance, with soap base
which may be applied to the
affected area with the hand or
a small soft brush.
Let it remain on the skin
while your bath water is being
drawn, and then jump into the
tub and let the hot water dis
solve the cream, which will
soften and dislodge the blem'
ishes. With soft-bristle brush,
scrub your skin. Don't fear you
are irritating it, for the consis-
tency of the cream is a protec-
ton.
This simple treatment once a
day will soon smooth and soften
the skin that is a source of All,
noyance, and you will feel free
to wear the most daring froc'I
or revealing swim suit.
Sensitive To Soap
Dear Miss Shelby:
My skin is very sensitive and
it develops a rash after I use
soap and water. However, my
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

and the other to the hips, re.
ceived the best part of the
praise. A few full-length eve
ming capes are seen about town,
and they will no doubt be more
popular in year or SO than
they are now.
About the only evidence Of
the results of the depression to
be seen around Washington this
fall is the lack of ermine wraps
for evening. Women who had
them already are still wearing
them, but few women are buy.
ing th2m. It's a pity, for Wash
ington will be gay this winter,
and nothing is as lovely or as
regal as an ermine wrap. Per-
haps Christmas will change the
complexion of the situation.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

square-croWned or peaked hats
and straight skirts of this sea-
son. American women are TAX
ing them up, too. There are
cunning little capes of lapin or
other inexpensive furs which
women are buying for after
noon, and there are luxurious
silver fox capes for those who
can afford them. Muffs to
match usually accompany these
capes.
At last weeks Fashion Con-
gress a cape and muff of
shaved lapin. dyed to look like
summer ermine, caused much
favorable comment. It was
moderately priced, $35 for the
cape and $5.95 for the clever
little muff, and many of the
judges remarked on the fact
that the set would be a mar.
velouS Christmas present.
Capes for Evening
Another pair of costumes for
evening were shown with capes.
The evening gowns were smart,
too, but the little white lapin
capes. one just below the elbows
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Cocker Is Coco
WatChd0Q
Bv LIZ HUME

AS an animal trainer would
be chagrined to admit that
one of his charges had turned
on him, so would pet editor
hate to admit that he had been
bitten by a dog, or scratched
by a cat.
However, we surely thought
we were going to be put ION
the spot" the other day, when
we stopped to gently pat a
cocker spaniel that was acting
as faithful guardian to two
young children. His attitude
was more than unfriendly.
Which brings us to the point
of the story, and it is that
cookers make wonderful watch
dogs for youngsters, if they
have been brought up with
their charges.
Faithful
Here was this red cocker, all
ready to spring in an instant.
You will say how unpleasant"
and while we felt slightly in
clined to think that, we ad.
mired the merits of this dog,
as a pet and a guardian. Why
not combine usefulness with
all the endearing qualities if
you are seeking a pet for your
children?
In addition to his character
istics as a pet, the cocker, as you
probably know, is the smallest
member OF the spaniel family
that is regularly used as an as
Sistant to the gun.
Good in Field
In the course of his long ca.
reer he has undergone no intro
duction of alien blood and as a
result presents fewer changes in
conformation and character
than any member of the gun
dog family.
The persistence of the cookers
sporting instincts is remarkable;
many bred from stock which
have been kept solely as pets for
a number of generations, if
given proper experience on
game, develop the keenness O.
nose, knowledge of birds, and
enthusiasm for their work that
distinguishes real bird dog.
The typical cocker is tractable
and merry by nature, and pre-
sents a. grace of outline. beauty
of coat and coloring that is ad'
mired in all countries.
If you have 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.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

face does not feel fresh if use
any other means of cleaning it.
What do you advise? Sincerely,
l.. G.
Dear Miss l.. G.:
Since you feel that your skin
looks fresher when using soap
and water, would advise you
to first cleanse your face with a
mild soap and warm water and
then apply your cream.
If you want to know where
you can procure any article
mentioned in this column. phone
The washington Times, District
1000, extension 2S3, between 9
a. m. and p. m. daily, and up
to l p. m. on Saturdays. Please
do not write unless you live out.
side of the city, in which case
inclOse a stamped, self addressed
envelope,
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
When Manners Are Correct
By MRS, CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

Mr.. Paul Jones 'also en-
gaged. 1 have never met his
fiancee and I am sure he would
not come without her.
Will it be necessary to add a
few words at the bottom of the
invitation. and if so, will you
please give me an idea how to
word it? R.
In both of these cases separate
invitations should be sent; one
to Miss Mary Brown, one to her
fiance; one to Mr.. Paul Jones,
and one to his fiancee. The in
vitation will speak for Itself
it would not be necessary to
write anything on the invita-
ton.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

q coat of dark broWn tUeed
aDhich she wearS with dark
broUn and White checked tweed
skirt, and a SWeater. With
this goes that type of hat
1Uhich has gotten to be a part
OF the American sport uni
torm'-a soft felt turned up
in back and doWn in front.
The two SOuthgate children,
Richard, ir., and Patsie-faith-
fully guarded by a beautiful
cocker spanieI-wear the most
attractive coats alike-dark
blue REFERS land we think
there is nothing smarter for
children. These have brass
buttons and bright red flan-
mel Innings.
One of the smart Connecti-
cut Avenue beauty salons IS
shouting very good looking
cigarette cases and compactS
to match. One set We tancied
particularly DaS made of a
SilUery composition resembling
cloiSonne-Uith dark blue dots
scattered oUer the surface.
X x X
Dolly Fleming is wearing a
smart afternoon frock in black
with a cream-colored top.
Dottie Hill-a dress for the
same occasion made with a
black velvet skirt and char
treuse velvet top which has an
uneven necklace which is drawn
to one side in bow.
Mrs. Paul Bastedo, when we
spied her not so long ago at
Chevy Chase Club, wore a suit
of Harris tweed made with a
short coat, simply tailored.
With this she wore a fur scarf
and a brown felt hat.
TnE kIA nnn~oo+
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

i
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Recently I was invited to a
party of an odd nature to me.
Is it proper for an expectant
mother to give her own an
nouncement party to the fact
of pregnancy? P.
You certainly used the
right word for such a party
odd and the giving of such a
party would be in poor taste.
Wedding Invitations
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Will you please advise me
how a wedding invitation is
addressed to the following:
Miss Mary Brown engaged
to be married. who has asked
permission to bring her fiance
whom l have met Just once?
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Fur Capes Gain in Popularity
For Day and Evening
BY WILMA LAVItLE

The slender silhouette with farng line somewhere has
been popular for several We've had slim sheaths
with flare at the hemne for evening We've had tunics
with a flaring line. Now it's capes.
Many of the better fashion prophets those who right
most often predicting that the cape silhouette will be
leader in the spring and perhaps better fall
Not necessarily utting cape but that breaks the line
of the silhouette Most of them will probably be of the
shoulder fitting variety that fit rather closely through the
top of the arms, and their length is variable
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

m a d e, a n d
t h er a r e
endless argu-
ments among
housekeepe RS
a S to t h e
lie n 6 t h of
tim it is
n e cessary to
keep a fruit
cake before it
attains per-
fection.
Therefore, I
am going to
offer only a
f e W Sugges-
tionS, and let
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
New Year Hymn for This House
Bv MARGARET WIDDEH

By MARGARET WlDDEMER
This is the New Year, entering
Our house. Who knows what it may bring?
The times are strange; all this tonight
Of bells and horns and whirling light
May be the drums and flags unfured
Of an unknown, new-builded world.
This world is ours to build again
Behind this door, this window-pane,
For what's world however wide,
But houses with ourselves inside?
If hate break out it's evil fire,
Our hearth can flame its strong love higher,
Teaching the children at our knees
The splendid old integrites
Forging future they control
From WISDOM peace from strength of soul.
For all that we withhold or give
Is chain, or armor, while they live,
And who can rear fortress tall
And strong is the first home wall?
We are the world whose windows light
Our little piece of road tonight
See other windows CLEAN to meet
The steadfast lights along street!
Reprinted from the January issue Of the Pictorial
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

S h ort and
medium long
capes of fur
this fall and
winter. The
P a r is iennes
like tn e m
m a d e o f
beaver, cara
c u |, Persian
lamp or seal.
T he e'S a
stiff chic to
these capeS,
soft in spite
of their lines,
t h a t G oe S
we'll with the
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
White House Storeroom BuIqes
With Gifts Selected BY
First Lady of Land
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Authority Problems of LoOe and Marriage
Christmas is the great family festival of the Rooseves
due perhaps to their Dutch origin.
Together with the tradition that Jacobus the founder of
the family in this country brought with him from Holland
time in the Seventeenth Century there have
all of Americas mehonored customs connected with the
feast
The members of the White House family the greatest
Christmas fans in the United States.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Professional Society Dancers
Are Stunning y C0Wned
By BEAU McALLIsTER

That group turned professionalism headlined as
society dancers to have captvaed the fancy of
the public in various night spots If the dancing ap-
plaudedthen the clothes should be too have
stunnngy gowned dancers whose frocks could easily
inspire your creations for evening wear
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

OuI 1SLIIldS 1dllS Ill Gu6 OLllGeu
A storeroom under the White
House roof literally bulges with
things suitable for Christmas
gifts. Due to the First Lady's
foresight and her habit of buy.
ing things for Christmas at all
seasons, gifts are largely mat
ter of selection when the time
comes around.
Personally Chosen
When she was in Puerto Rico
last spring, on her Caribbean
trip, she bought great quantities
of exquisitely fine needlework
to be given away as Christmas
gifts. And she buys pieces of
furniture made in the factories
of Farms Subsistence Projects,
when they appeal to her.
Also, she's a great patron OF
church bazaars, and, of course,
little shops and department
stores.
It's terrific business, this
deciding, decorating, wrapping,
addressing and mailing all
these things-enough to stock
a. small department store-that
Mrs. Roosevelt sends from the
White House at Christmas. But
with her superhuman gift OF
accomplishing things and COM
ing through smiling, she man
ages it all.
Good Will
She loves Christmas as much
as any of her children or grand
children, and says:
"Christmas is the way we'd
like to feel toward everyone,
every day in the year-the good
will, the fellowship, the hope
for better things-but these
sincere sentiments are crowded
out by the pressure Of everyday
demands.
'If only we had time, we'd
like every day to have the spirit
of Christmas"
And the President is as keen
about Christmas as his missus,"
as he calls her in those long
telephone talks they have every
night when she is away from
the White House.
The President
The family celebration takes
place in the Presidents bed
room with the grandchildren
perched on his bed, unwrapping
their gifts. And he is as ex-
cited over his Christmas bundle
as the youngest of them.
Mrs. Roosevelt is always the
first one up on Christmas morn
ing, and goes about putting
down windows in the family bed
rooms and seeing that the open
fires, laid the night before, are
lighted.
The White House family go
in for open fires and wax can
dies at Christmas. Electric
lights on the trees are taboo.
The President likes to smell
the burning wax that is reminls-
cent of past Christmases in the
old Hyde Park home on the
Hudson.
Memories
And speaking of Christmas
reminds me that anyone who
sends me a stamped, self-ad'
dressed envelope is welcome to
that recipe for Poor Mans
Christmas cake" which I have
been sending out for several
years. Last year we sent out
over 1000 printed formulas.
The cake costs about 10 cents
a pound, and is really good.
Perhaps you could buy a cake
and save yourselves the trouble
of making one; but if there are
children in the family, nothing
fingers in the memory in after
years like the smell of baking
sugar. raisins and spice, when
mother makes the Christmas
cake,
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

Prevents Dust
Before sweeping old carpets
sprinkle the floor with pieces of
newspapers wrung out in cold
water. This will prevent dust
from rising.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Gray Coat

Don't think that gray is out,
because it is still important and
the choice of many very fash.
ionable buyers. A charming
coat is in gray felt Of the Eng
lish guardsman type. 1t has a
cape formed of six gray foxes.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
RIVED AS THE GREAT FAMILY FESTIVAL BY THE ROOSEVELTS
Christmas Fruit Cake Is One Of
the Traditional HighIights
of YuIe F festival
By BETSY CAS- ELL
WOmnn's PdQe Editor

Requests are already coming in for directions to the
making of Christmas fruit cake
There so many excellent recipes of varying degrees
of richness that it hard to choose any single
standard to follow.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

you rrefer this Christmas.
"CHARLESTON FRUIT CAKE"
From 900 years of Charleston
Cooking~
/ ID. butter
q cup brandy or sherry
- teasp. cloves
2 lbs. currants
l lb. sugar
q cup rOSewater
Grated rind l orange
l lb. citrOn cut small
IL eggs
- OF. cinnamon
2 lbs. seeded raiSinS
ID. flour
l nutmeg grated
Cream the butter and sugar
we'll together and stir in the Il
eggs, which have been we'll
beaten. Add enough of the flour
to the fruit to cover it well, and
sift the cinnamon, nutmeg and
cloves with the remainder OF
the flour. Add this alternately
with the liquids to the first mix.
ture. Then stir in the grated
orange rind, and lastly the
floured fruits.
Grease a large pan we'll, line it
with brown paper. and grease
the paper. Pour in the cake bat
ter, and bake in slow oven 900
degrees F., for four hours.
This will make 10 pounds of
fruit cake, and the recipe may
be halved or quartered to suit
the individual family.
You will notice that the New
England cooks advise steaming
fruit cake-whereas that Is not
suggested n the Charleston
recipe.
NEW ENGLAND FRUIT CAKE"
l lb. butter
l Id. flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 lbs. seeded raisins
l lb. light brown sugar
l teaspoon mace
l teaspoon soda
l lb, citrOn, sliced thin
8 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
3 lbs. currants
p lb. nutmeatS, bIanched ant
chopped.
Cream the butter, and add
half the sugar slowly. Beat
we'll. Beat egg whites stiff, add
remaining sugar, and set aside.
Beat egg yolks until thick, and
add to first mixture. Then add
the egg whites. Add milk, fruit,
nuts, and the, flour, that has
been mixed and sifted with
mace. soda, and cinnamon.
Put in buttered deep pans,
cover loosely with Duttered
paper, and tie paper firmly in
place. Steam for 3 hours, and
then bake for ~ hours In a
slow oven-about 300 degrees F.
Here is one which is naively
entitled;
SIMPLE VIRGINIA FRUIT
CAKE"
! lb. flour
lbs. currants
l tablespoon mace
l ID. sugar
4 lbs. raisins
l tablespoon nutmeg
l lb. butter
9 eggs
y lib. citrOn, sliced
l tablespoon cinnamon
5 giIls of brandy.
Mix the fruit together, and
flour it. Mix the spices with
the sugar. Cream the butter
and the sugar; add the beaten
egg volks, then the whipped
whites and the brandy; then
the flour, and lastly the fruit.
Put the mixture in two large
tins lined with double paper,
and bake in a moderate oven for
3 hours. One pound of chopped
almonds may be substituted for
one of the pounds of currants.
This cake will keep any length
of time, says the recipe, and
therefore the quantity is not
too great to make at one time!
TUESDAYS MENUS
LUNCHEON
Minced beef on toast.
Creamed celery.
Steamed rice.
Apple birds nest.
CHILDREN'S SUPPER
Mutton broth with barley.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
Household
Hints
Scrape Vegetables

Scrape Vegetables
Vegetables should be scraped
with a sharp knife rather than
pared. Much of the mineral
salts of this food lies close to
the skin.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

The South and the North
both have their own ideas as
to now fruit cake should be
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

Many indications point to
the progress of this trend.
Paris has worn many. many
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

For the correct time telephone
the office of THE WASHINGTON
TIMES. District 1000, at any hour
of the "a.
The Washington times., 1934-12-10

you decide for yourself as to
what special type of fruit cake
The Washington times., 1934-12-10
MENUS

TUESDAYS MENUS
LUNCHEON
Minced beef on toast.
Creamed celery.
Steamed rice.
Apple birds nest.
CHILDREN'S SUPPER
Mutton broth with barley.
Boiled onions.
Lemon jelly.
Cookies.
Milk.
DINNER
Mutton broth.
Grilled ham with sliced toma-
toes.
Boiled onions.
Fried potatoes.
Lemon jelly with cream.
Coffee.
Wine suggestion: Rhine wine.
Write Betsy Caswell, inclOsirg
self-addresSed, stamped envelope
on your individual problems of
table etiquette and arrangement,
what wines to serve and when,
care of The Washington Times.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19

|. Il hate % cross mother. She's
BEEN % good 70 mo and has 10 worry
and fret %. ! Just couldn't do it,
Pete. 60 I'm passing up Broadway
for being . home-eirL Anyway,
that's what might have happened.
At least I'm missing Z chance to
earn forty dollars . week for . while
and have . lot Of fun and get some
valuable advice
Pete VA squirting at the sand IN
front Of him, tentatively biting his
lower lip. sBut ! think you did the
best thing, Kay"
% ma"
He took her hand 1ondly and
smiled. SIN trying to Be, honey"
= know e" abe said, returning
the smile YEARLY. sAnd I made you
mad, and I'm sorry. I Just didn't
think you understood
"0h, that's oke. Sure. I under.
seood. ! don't blame you. I Just had
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
BY Way Of PrecautiOn

Just by way Of precaution, 1t might
b we'll for the householder to look
over his Christmas tree lights and
decorations to see that they are in
good condition and safe from fire.
The trees, themselves, usually are
something Of . fire hazard and when
imperfect equipment and inflammable
decorations are added to this condi-
ton tragedy may result unless care
q taken,
It Is only fair to suggest. too, that
those In charge Of public entertain
ments take proper precautions to
avoid the fire hazard. Every holiday
season tho newspapers carry stories
OF tragic accidents which result from
failure to look far enough ahead. We
want none Of these tragedies, either
personal or public, in Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
sS.BEAH BEAUTY z ASSS%S2S

tusslo b that last enc b eaid
'Howvs yeu besn. sugsf3s
@pino. Your
s0ksy doke. Hear you and lda'vg
buried IL haAeheks
"Don't b silly WeAU novor real.
y had any hatchse % bury. But
what makes yuo ~ thst9s
"0h. ! heard you Woto dawn q
her hrawl last uight.s
~Oh. that
sBeen "a the wstor7~
mo. Lets % IN nov. I fell Low
t e. q. mer.in{ Psts. xsybs Il would
ssuis. Besides hslp you. 70 say
nothing q The bsnsdt you'd derive
This she thought, was more Hike
hsr old psoe.
He tack her hand and thsy valked
down toward the water, . haadsome
eouple, both tall, brown ana trimly
made. . handsoms . lid, @ protty
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-19
by RODNEY BUTCHER
Tribune Warrington Csgrespendsnt)

washington, Dec. 19.-The big bad
guess OF most Of the "inSide Done
boys this year concerned the ALLEGED
fadeout Of Rex Tugwell.
It wasn't all guesswork. Some Of
Tugwell'S enemies In the admiuistra-
ton were assiduously whispering the
tale that the No. l brain truster's trip
to Europe signified his decline "A
Roosevelt's favor and his future dis
appearance from the inner New Deal
councils.
What very few people realise even
now Is that Tugwells position Is
stronger than ever and that he u Q
close counselor, not only to Roosevelt,
but to many another big shot here
outside the technical Tugwell sphere
In the Department Of Agriculture.