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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-13
PREVENTION OF HEMoRRHoIDs

PREVENTION OF HEMORRHOIDS
 This is the second in a series of harangues elicited by the taunt of c. F. K., who, having recently paid out 180 piasters for injection treat ment of hemorrhoids (had it not been for my urging of this modern method c. F. K. would have spent twice that amount on a hospital so- journ and two or three weeks loss of pay while absent from work) asked why in thunder don't teach people how to avoid getting piles.
 If our circulation would stand 1t I might retort that I have been teaching 'em just that for years, but not many readers pay serious atten- tion to the art of prevention until they are quite certain they have a given ailment. Worse, most people are reluctant to acknowledge they have given ailment, be it hemor- rhoids or tuberculosis, until they are in the well advanced stage. Good doctors. have little opportunity to apply the benefits if modern pre- ventive medicine in actual practice. In the pre-clinical stage of disease patients prefer to fiddle with freak diets and phony pathies, falling back on ordinary" doctors when the sup ply of cash gives out and credit is needed.
 As already explained, mans up- right posture, which brings the pres sure of a considerable column o1 blood upon the walls of the hemor- rhoidal veins (these veins have no valveS), and the fact that the net work of veins in the hemorrhoidal area empty directly into the portal system which carries blood from the entire alimentary tract to the liver, are predisposing causes of hemor- rhoids (piles). Bear in mind, please. that hemorrhoid or pile is essen tially a varicose vein, a swollen, en- larged, dilated vein, and the patient may be unaware of it, or experience only vague discomfort, until the hemorrhoid bleeds or becomes in- famed and hence painful.
 Suppose an individual has piles, Perhaps there are four or five pres ent. But just one bleeds or becomes infiamed and painful. This consti- tutes an attack" of piles. Suppose the doctor successfully treats the one pile. The patient experiences relief, cure. But there are still sev- eral "silentp piles remaining, and at any time one or more may begin to bleed or become infianed and painful. Especially if the original cause or causes of the condition are not corrected.
 Mans upright posture would not be so bad if he would revert to the horizontal or better get his heels over his head a few times daily. For years I have been trying to con- vince people that it is a healthful habit to roll somersaults every day. As a rule they smile to themselves and dismiss the idea as just another nutty notion. Anyway I like to have a couple dozen rolls before breakfast every morning. I believe somersaults prevent many of the evil conse- quences not only of upright posture but of sedentary life, especially when one has not enough active exercise. It takes only Q minute to roll two dozen somersaults. I just timed niy- self right here in front of niy desk to make sure.
 Any good general exercise, whether
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-RAR8NTB--
 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

It is very difficult to rid the child of superstition. Even those who stoutly deny that they have any truck with omens and charms near ly always hide belief in signs. And if they also deride the 'shunch" or Lucky streak" we'll find them talk ing about thought waves and such.
 When we get into the latter realm, it is hardly right to call it super stition. On this subject whole librar- ies have been written. I myself, like most people of philosophical turn, know that the mind is capable of obvious mysteries. So why decry that about which we know practi- cally nothing? It would be like de- nouncing radio because. we don't understand it. But there it is.
 However, the fact stands that whether we go in for the deeper sciences or have an obsession about clovers and horse shoes, black cats and ladders, there is in every man, woman and child a strong affinity for superstition. So, as have said, it is not easy to rid our children of it.
 Becomes Psychic Slaves
 The intelligent thing to do is to frankly tell them that there is noth- ing in mere things. The umbrella raised in the house, crossing fingers to ward off disaster, carrying a lucky piece or wearing certain hat have no more power than a drink of wa- ter. What they do is to make 8 person feel more confident, and very often more discouraged, as in the case of the ladder or black cat And accent this, that the result of such beliefs works against the per- sons happiness nine times out of ten. He gets so nervous and coward ly that he gets to depend frantically on every little thing he sees. When this happens, he is slave of the worst kind. He won't enjoy any, thing he does but will be forever looking forward to that awful thing the ladder says will happen or the innocent black cat picked out for him when it crossed the road. His whole life will be miserable.
 Tell him that the secret of his confidence when he feels that lucky monkey, or horse or coin in his pocket, is in his own mind. He can use his mind quite as well without it. He can say to himself: l"I am going to be able to win in this race, because think so. Because can. Because some little spirit of cour- age inside of me says, You can will it. You will do it. ;"
 People Reflect Your Attitude
 Tell him also that he gets back what he gives. If he hates people, they will hate him. He can't keep his feeling secret. But if he is trying hard to like people they will certainly make him feel better. His whole conduct and the way he thinks will be all the luck he needs. He has to have pluck also, and stop feeling shivery and sorry for him. self. If he makes mistakes he can't very well help, well = every one makes mistakes.
 They say the greater the man, the more mistakes he has made. Active people always are mkinag them But no charm will help him out. If he has courage to stand disap- pointments and his own blunders and doesn't brood too much, and can pick himself up and go right at it again, that's the swellest lucky piece he can carry. Kindness cour- age, self-confidence. These are the fetishes of success.
 Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl
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GIorifing Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA seryice staff Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer
 This is the vsne of year when everyone should use foundation lotions or creams. They make cos- metics go on more smoothly and cling longer, of course, and they also protect the skin from icy winds.
 If your complexion chaps easily and is likely to get. red and rough, use makeup to protect as well as makeup to protect as well as beatlti- fl. Tn the morning, after you have Smoothed cleansing cream on face and throat, remove it with wash- cloth which has been dipped in hot water and wrung quite dry, then apply foundation cream. Pick variety that isn't too oily but which is creamy enough to make your skin satiny smooth.
 Keep well powdered during the day. particularly when you are rid- ing in @ car or watching a football game. See that your lipstick isn't too dry. Oily. types generally are better in cold weather. If you still AA3vC 1OAOAC, BOt a ct1CA OA H4tuA pomade or a bit of camphor ice and put it on over lip rouge. Use it at night, too.
 Night creams take on new importance right now. When you have used soap and water or sev- eral applications of cleansing cream to remove the days dust and grime, | pat face and throat with good night cream, leave on while you bathe. brush teeth and hair, then remove. Once a week, during cold weather, it's an excellent idea to allow a bit of cream to remain on all night.
 Lay in a new supply of hand lotion, too. and put 1t in several times a day. If hands persist in getting dry and rough. cover them with warm olive oil two or three nights a month and wear clean cot- ton gloves while you sleep. ss
 NEXT: Other cold weather prob
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he Family Doctor
Electric Shock, Often Fatal, Should
 Be Guarded Against In The Home
By DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

By DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor, Journal of the American
 Medical Association, and of
 Hygeia, the Health Magazine
 Electric shock is becoming more kol lbe guarded against as a cause of 0eath because of the widespread s1se of electricity. When a person nNs been shocked by electricity, d&bth may occur instantaneously due 4Q.paralysis of the brain centers con- tzolling the action of the heart as @4lI as to over-excitation of the h6art muscle.
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TOY PLANE FLIES AWAY

Oakland, Cal. (UP).-C. Ward Low had a small home-built air. plane that cost him $40. According to habit and engineering calcula- tions, the engine, after the plane had reached a certain height, al- ways "conked out" and came down. The last time he sent 1t up, the engine failed to "conk out" and the airplane disappeared in the far distance.
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a light sharp slap over the heart region may help.
 A doctor will, of course, stimu- late the heart directly by the inc jection of drugs or by other pro- cedures involving action on the heart itself.
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FoRA1ER SLAVE. sl. WEDs

E, Livingston, Ten. (UP).-With a twinkle in his eye and a spring in his step, 9l-year-old Robinson Cru soc Buck walked to the parsons with ollie McUllum McDonald, 66, and was married. The negro is a former slave.
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TODAY's FASHION TIP

Muffs - both large and small have been revived and are shown in fur or velvet for daytime and in starched chiffon or Cellophane for
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sTREAAILINED MUSIC NEXT

Pasadena, Gal. (UP) = Stream lined music will be the next success sor to ''swing" music, according to professors of the Pasadena Com munity Dance. They have not yet defined just what it will be.
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H0zQ, To Keeb Well
By DIR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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Sometimes death results from burning. Sometimes the person who has been shocked by electricity falls and dies from resultant injuries.
 To avoid electric shocks in the home, certain steps are desirable:
 l. Bad electrical connections, and broken or exposed wires, start fires and are a source of shock. Have them looked over by somebody who knows this business.
 2. Be sure al Electrical connec- tions are out of the reach of per- sons using the bathtub, sink, and lavatory. Many a person has been shocked while standing in a bath tub and attempting to turn on a light or an electric heater. The use o ia portable electric heater in the bathroom is dangerous. The light switch in the bathroom should be out of reach of @ person in the tub.
 3. All washing machines, in- cluding those for clothing and dishes, should be grounded if pos sible, and the motor insulated from the frame and drive mechanism.
 4. Electric wires lying on the ground may be live wires. Never try to pick one up.
 5. Any type of heating pad should be used carefully. Im- proper insulation may result in shock or burning.
 When a person has been shocked by electricity, it is first necessary to remove him from contact with the electric conductor. Employees of electrical concerns do not stop to shut off the current. They take of 8 coat or wrap, and throw it around the patients body, then pull him from the contact. They are told never to put their hands near the pockets or shoes of the victim, be- cause the presence of metal or nails will result in severe shock to the rescuer.
 The steps to be taken when a person has been shocked by elec- tricity are as follows:
 l. Release the victim, taking care to avoid being shocked yourself.
 2. If both of the victims hands are grasping the live wire, get them loose one at a time.
 3. If convenient, shut of the current by opening the nearest switch.
 4. If it is necessary to cut e live wire, use a wooden-handled ax, turning your face away from the resulting flash.
 5. Put your finger in the mouth of the unconscious individual to re- move teeth, gum. or tobacco.
 6. Put the patient on his abdo- men, one arm extended upward: the other elbow fiexed. Rest his face on the hand so that the mouth and nose are free. ss1
 2. Carry out artificial respira- ton.
 When the patient revives, keep him lying down. Keep him warm. Watch his breathing carefully, to note # it fails again,
 ff the heart needD stimulation.
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Problems be in tis unsuitable
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Bogota, Colombia (UP) = Tho Mayor of Bogota has issued Q de. cree ordering all physically-iit cit. iEens to take Q bath every day ol nay q finn.
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 be knowledge studying hard taking their places in college life living within letter Mary telling her that the food the c0ngeni professors tec that Mary happy Omeck Mother can't sleep night until Johns writing that he isn't smoking cigarettes drinking much play ing poker moving in bad Her sleep swe if she there somebody his sOckS his buttons mother him.
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 Young foks the old folks break The postonfe postal cards at apiece stamped be written is bling call for dinner mothers heart light while waiting the fully time the price of penny give parents mind This pay for the big things they are doing for
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
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Caroline Chatfield
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Boys and Girls at College, Try the Penny Postal Card-Cheap, Convenient Efficient Method of Communicating With the Family Back Home and Avoid the Hurt Feelings Which All Parents Have When There Is No News From the Col lege Front.
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nx'AKE IT YOURSELF
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BATHING MADE COMPULSORY

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Chapter Ten
HOMELAND

CRErA CARLOS second home
NJ coming in 1882 was very much
like her first in the elaborate pre-
cautions she took to escape recog-
milton, and in the efforts of Jour-
nalists and public to Illustrate sher
plans.
She was chased across the states
from California to New York. She
was chased to the dock. A num-
Der of newspapers went to the ex-
pense of booking passages for their
representatives on the boat, and
all the way to Gothenburg these
scribes were solely occupied in
watching the film stars movements,
concerning which they had to cable
a report home each day.
Greta had grown up. She was
completely poised and self pos
sessed. There was an air of digni-
fled determination, apart from mere
ShyneSS, in the way she closed her
cabin door upon the importunate
reporters and inquisitive fellow pas
sengers.
The first few meals were served
in her private suite. After that she
was often seen walking, chatting
with the captain, or taking part
in deck games. Her attire usually
favored the masculine modesto
seemed to have special prefer
ence for white flannel trousers, well
creased and, sweaters to match.
There was thrill one day when,
in the heat of game of deck
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GARBO THE MYSTERIOUS Her True Story
BY ELISABETH Won CAUB

fear that the woman journalist
might make newspaper gossip out
of their dining out together.
Not long after, Sorenson was at
a gay party with his compatriot,
Nils Asther. Nils knew that Soren-
son had already invited his friends
to get ready for a grand wedding
breakfast, as he expected to an
nounce his engagement with Greta
at any moment. Sorenson has since
said he thought it all joke.
So when Asther led up to the
subject by saying: rs 1t true that
Greta is getting married." Soren-
son replied: yes, tomorrow, at
Yuma, Ariz"
Next day the papers came out
with page headlines announcing the
Forthcoming runaway marriage of
Greta Carlo and her young coun-
tryman, Wilhelm Sorenson. The
whole story had been engineered by
the woman Journalist whom Greta
had avoided in the restaurant a
few nights before. The hostess of
the party was in the conspiracy.
She had taken down Sorenson's
words in shorthand. She had even
induced him to have his photograph
taken in a group, which duly ap-
peared with the caption, 1.-THE hap
Ply bridegroom, with friends, max
ing this interesting announcement"
Greta never forgave him. From
that day to this Greta has had
nothing more to do with Sorenson.
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guarded her home like she-dragon
and kept unwanted visitors away
with such vigor that Greta could
not help being amused by her
methods.
When Greta was busy, Sorenson
had to fend for himself. AS time
went on, constant association with
Feyder in Greta's company gave
him chance to count on this pro-
ducer's help. For while he worked
in spy drama as Feyder's assist
ant.
The star in this play was the
temperamental Yetta Goudal, who
at one time enjoyed almost as great
reputation as mystery woman"
as Greta herself. Yetta apparently
Thought that one mystery had as
good a right to the attentions of a
Swedish follower as the other, SO
she sat about captivating Sorenson.
Sorenson pretended to be unim-
pressed, but he was rather elated
by the attention he received. All
at once Hollywood seemed to &C
NOPO A4AA2As 44C h1ICW, VI COUlSG, LfldU
Greta's friendship depended entirely
upon his discretion concerning her.
Yet he did not always exercise his
wisdom and the caution that his
favored place in her esteem de-
manded.
One night, as they were sitting
together in quiet corner of one of
Hollywood's exclusive restaurants.
an important-looking woma n
bounced in. All heads were inlmedi-
ately turned in her direction. Sor-
enson did not know that this was
a woman journalist whom every
one either courted or feared. Greta
leaped to her feet, hiding her face
in her napkin.
"EXCUSE me, my nose is bleed
~ ing" she said, and hurried
out. She did not return.
Yet so slow was Sorenson that he
did not even now realize Greta's
sudden departure was due to her
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tennis, she slipped off her trousers
without warning and disclosed a
pair of equally well-tailored shorts
underneath. Fellow passengers flew
for their cameras; but the moment
she realized their intention she es-
capped to her cabin and nothing
would induce her to come out again
for the rest of the day.
AS the rocky Swedish coast hove
into view, Greta became sad and
silent. 1t seemed as if bitter mem
cries began to assail her. Her broth
er Sven was the only person per-
mitted to meet her on the boat.
THIS time there was no shadow
Il of doubt about Greta's deter
mination to lead quiet life. Old
friends with whom she had been
most intimate on her former visit
were at first amazed, then rather
offended when weeks passed by
and they heard nothing from her,
and even their polite welcoming
notes and little gifts remained un-
acknowledged.
When her Indebtedness to them
grew heavy, she would call at a
florists near the opera and order
a bouquet of their favorite flowers.
Ito Be Continued)
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New West Film
Back at Circle
Appeal of Buxom BIono 'c
Still Mystery.

The box Office success of rtae
West, seen this week at the Circle
in return engagement of "Klon-
dixie Annie" continues to be the
screens No. ! mystery. There just
doesn't seem to be any explanation
of her tremendous pulling power.
The buxom blond, who got her
start at the age of doing imper-
sonations of Eva Tanquay for
church socials, appeared in pictures
for the first time in 1882. She wrote
small part for herself in Might
After Night" Everybody agreed
she stole the film.
Then she wrote and starred in
"She Done Him Wrong" which was
one of the biggest box Office sue
cesses of the year. I'm No An
GEL" slightly less successful, fol-
lowed.
Story Seems Shabby
In "Klondike Annie" Miss West
continues to strut effortlessly
through her own script. 1t is a
rather shabby story in which most
of the comedy energies from Miss
Vests impersonation of a SOUL
saving missionary to Alaska.
Mae was born in Brooklyn. Her
mother was French and her faith
err, Jack West, was prominent
featherweight boxer in the days of
John l.. Sullivan. When she was
6 she joined a stock company,
played such roles as Little Lord
Fauntleroy, Little Eva and the girl
in Ten Nights in a Bari Room"
who pleads, Father, dear father,
come home with me now"
She claims to have originated the
shimmy dance in spite of Gilda
Gray. She studied dancing with
New Wayburn, became known in
vaudeville as the Baby Vamp."
She sky-rocketed into the public
eye when she wrote and produced
the daring play, Sex"
Second Film Entertaining
The first part of Mae Vests life
was spent in training herself to ap-
pear before the public and the last
part of it has been given over to
training the public to appear be-
fore Mae West.
Woman Trap" the second of the
Circle features, is fairly enter
tanning story about a gang killing
and the subsequent capture of the
criminal. George Murphy and Ger
trude Michael are hero and heroine
with Akin Tamiroff turning in the
best performance as Mexican bad
man. (By j. w. I'd
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been so genuinely funny. Mr.. Pow
ell sings several numbers, You
Gotta Know How to Dance" Il
Don't Have to Dream Again." being
the best. The most polished skit in
the show is the musical dialog,
"Boulevardier From the Bronx"
which Jack Oakie and Miss Blon-
dell present in inimitable fashion.
You'll see Louise Fazenda doing
again the things that made her IA
nous and a newcomer, Paul Draper
dances in way to make Mr.. As
taire at least notice that it might
become competition.
Not too we'll put together, Col
leen" should not disappoint one look
ing for pleasant relaxation.
BY j. w. T.