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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

Smart of Betty, wasn't it, to sell her very first story? How pleased the editor is to get her lively roc nance for his magazlnel And how proud her friends will bel
 Knowing that editors buy now for fall, she set her tale on the football field. It's about her friend Tina, torn between loyalty for her school and love for Bob, quarterback of the rival team. Love won, of course. Betty's vocabulary was her strong point. Vigorous adjectives-"bols- terous," "frenzied," volcanic" de- scribed the game vividly. None of the amateurish faults made by be- ginners appeared in her manuscript. She slasled out such errors with the help of . literary blacklist.
 our a2-page booklet on writing for profit gives you this valuable list. Practical ideas for plot, chaEs- F-building and phrasing, too. Let it help you tell that story you've always wanted to write.
 Send Ioe foF your copy of LEARN TO WRHTE FOR PUBLICATION to Ihe Waterbury Democrat IIome Ser vice. eSb sixth Ave, New York. V. Y. Be sure Co write plainly your NAME. ADDRESS, end the NAME ef booklet
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TESTED RECIPES

You always hope your cake will be a good one-that goes without saying. But when you bake a birth day cake. 1t simply must be a mir- acuIousIy light piece of perfection. to match the festive frosting and the gala candles. This is Q birth- day cake it to crown the most joy- ous occasion:
 Patty's Birthday Cake
 2 cups sifted cake four: 2 tea- spoons doublc-acting baking pow der; l.4 teaspoon salt: tablespoons butter or other shortening; cup sugar: 2 egg whites; unbeaten; 3-4 cup milk; Id teaspoon vanilla; i-4 teaspoon almuond extract.
 Elft flour once, measure, add bak- Ing powder and salt. and sift toe gether three times. Cream butter thoroughly. add sugar gradually, and cream together well. Add egg whites. one at Q time. beating very thoroughly after each. Add flour. alterralslv wlih Hsiik. . sEssh e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
CUSHIONS AND ANSWERS
 FrOstbIte

Having read and enjoyed your col- Imn for years. feel that you don't know any more than you need to about frostbite. have seen the tempertaure as low as 65 degrees below zero in Minnesota. I know what I'm talking about. The pain Of drawing out frostbite slowly with snow Is exquisite torture. and if you try to thaw 1t out quickly with warm water I hope you will be merciful enough to give the poor sufferer an anesthetic. (Mrs. K. H.
 Answer-Anesthet or no anes- thetic. I'll have mine treated with warmth. There is no sense. just a queer tradition. in the application of more Ice. snow or cold to a part of the body already frozen.
 Manl0ux or Pirquet
 Please tell me the difference be. tween the Mantoux and the won PIrquet tests for tuberculosis. The MantOux test is used exclusively in our schools. I had not heard of the v0n Pirquet test until ! SEW lt in your column. fC. O.
 Answer- Different names Tor same test--the reaction of the skin to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
American Designers Clever Creations Are Among
 Most Distinctive Clothes Of Smart TrOuSSeaux
Are AchieUed
 Without USe Of Odd Prints Chic Effects
BY MARIAN YOUNG NEA Service Stan Correspondent

NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 New York. For a real thrill trous- seaux shopper have only to step irl- to the salons of some of our fore- most American designers. This is Q year when no bride has to go to Paris or to search for Paris copies in order to find Q going away outfit, daytime ensembles and lovely evening gowns that are dramatic enough for the honey moon, yet practical enough to wear in town or country when the hon. eymoon is over.
 Uses Unusual Prints
 For instance, in the shop of Maybelle Manning (one of the American designerO arc ensem- bles in unique prints of combina- tions of prints with monototles that will make any bride anxious to leave the reception and dash upstairs to change to travelling suit. Miss Manning has used none of the novelty prints such as bird, fish and diminutive animal mo- tifs. Instead, she has picked un- usual tpes that won't be seen en rnasse in every restaurant and on every street corner.
 For an attractive silk street dress which would be Q welcome addition to any trousseau, Miss Manning uses Q lily-of- -the-valley print. It is shown here at the right today.
 The background is navy blue and the flowers, spaced far apart, are pure white with green leaves. The ripping collar, belt and short flaring sleeves are piped in bright green to match the leaves. This would be nice with navy or white accessories. For Q change and to create a less conservative effect, try Q navy hat with green band, green gloves and bag and navy shoes, or green gloves and shoes and navy bag.
 Don't Match Too Much
 Remember that 1t Is smart to match the new, gayly colored gloves to no more than two other accessories. Tn other words, gloves can match bag and hat band or hat band and shoes -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
GIVE THE BABY A BREAK

GIVE THE BABY A BREAK
 The prophecy made by the best medical authorities twelve years ago, that there should be no more rickets by 1880 has not come to pass, though the condition Is far less common in babies than 1t was ten years ago.
 The prevention and cure of rickets is Q certainty within our control, but we still have 6 considerable amount of rickets among infants and young children, and 50 we shall have more or less of 1t among older children and young adults, or at least the physical defects loft by the active disease in early life. There are several reasons for this.
 First, failure of physicians to sec that every baby shall get an ade- quate daily ration of vitamin D and whatever sunshine the poverty or ignorance of parents will allow the infant to have. If the baby Is nour- lshed entirely at the breast, 1t is necessary for the mother to take the daily ration of vitamin D to supply her own needs and the baby's. If the baby is fed partly or wholly on the bottle, the daily ration of vita min D must be mixed in the milk.
 Second, failure of parents or others having the care of the baby to recognize signs of rickets when these appear: unduly thick wrists or ankles, flarlng ribs, funnel chest or chicken breast, (chest narrow but deeper from front to back, large square head, beaded ribs -- "rachi- tic rosary"-swellings or nodules on ribs appearing when baby is four to six months old. not in younger infant; profuse sweating about the head during sleep; restlessness dur ing sleep, kicking off clothes, tossing about in crib; soft spots with parch- ment-like cracking sensation when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

pressed with the finger, in the skull other than the fontanel on top of head which remains soft normally til the baby is IS to 20 months old. Seldom is any of these signs seen before the fourth month of age: although rickets manifests itself be- tween the 9th and 18th months of age, preventive measures must start with the birth of the baby or bet- ter about Q year before the baby's birth.
 A third hindrance to efficient pre- Ventive treatment is the reluctance of physicians to give large enough doses of vitamin D to insure prophy- laxis or cure. For ono thing, doc- tors are somewhat timid about imaginary overdosage with potent Vitamin D concentrates. This fear has been pretty thoroughly shown to be groundless. For another thing, the cost of suitable vitamin D concentrates has been too great for many parents to stand. This objec- ton is now being met with 6 vita min D concentrate which cuts the bill one.half--and that is @ consid- erable saving; that is, the vitamin D costs half as much per unit or thousand units as parents have had to pay for 1t these past ten years. The availability of less expensive vitamin D will contribute much to- ward the stamping out of rickets, for of course 1t is the babies of the poor or indigent that most need vitamln D.
 As I have tried to show, exposure of naked skin to direct sunlight pro- duces vitamln D in the body, Therefore every infant, and every growing child, should have 6 place fin the sun and ideally nothing much more than 6 pair of Suspenders or G string oA to insulate the body from the health, strength and growth-promoting sunshine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
By DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association. and of Hygela, the Health Magazine

Medic Association, and of
 Hygela, the Health Magazine
 Training the child to control his bowels is easier than training him to control his bladder. In teaching the baby bowel control, these seven suggestions may be followed:
 l-Begin during the first month to train your baby to use the chamber.
 2-Hold him comfortably in your tap on the chamber. Do this at reg ular times: when he wakes up, when he is ready for his nap, and before each feeding.
 3--Change diapers promptly when vet. This helps in his training. The baby soon learns to feel uncomfort- able in a wet diaper.
 As soon as the baby sits up easily of his own accord, have him lisJ a chair in the bathroom. in- stead of the chamber in your lap.
 6-Leave him on the chair not longer than five minutes. Do not let him have toys to play with.
 6-When the baby can walk stIc- cessfully, take of the diapers and put him Into jersey panties.
 7-Do not use rubber panties- they inJure the skin. When trav- cling, use the large. loose, rubber 1zed diaper. Have an extra one to place in your lap. or on the car or train seat.
 It is important to teach the child not to delay after nc gets on the toilet. If he is permitted to sit at the toilet playing with a toy or looking at a book, or otherwise amusing himself. without giving his main attention Co the matter concerned, he WI form habit which nley eventually result in con Gtipan0n.
 The baby mutt learn to attempt to have an action Of the bowel just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Your Baby's Health
Train Your Child From First Month
 In Primary Habit Of Bowel Control

as soon as he feels contact with the toilet seat.
 Many mothers, because of excess modcsty, teach the child all sorts of tricks to indicate that he wishes to go to the toilet. Queer words are used for the purpose, and also strange gestures.
 It Is just as well to realize that this Is normal activity of the bowel, and that the child should learn from the beginning the suit able words in relation to this ac- tiYity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Food Suggestions
By MRS. MARY E. DACUE

to pour the batter from Q pitcher than to dip 1t with q spoon from bowl, an attractive pottery or glass pitcher is Q worthwhile addition to the quipment. Waffle batter Is pour batter, you know, not Q drop batter.
 Gingerbread WaffleS
 One-half cup molasses, 1.4 cup sugar, 5, tablespoons melted butter, IA cups flour, teaspoon baking powder, 1-2 teaspoon soda, 2 tea- spoons ginger, 2 eggs, l-2 cup sour milk (uSe cream if you have it), salt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
TOMORROW's MENU

BREAKFAST: Cherries, co. real, cream, posched eggs on toast, milk, coffee.
 LUNCHEON: Vegetabl c soup, lettuce and gardino sandwiches. gingerbread walf- fies with whipped cream, milk, tea.
 DINNER: Tomato and celery cocktail, planked hamburg steak, creamed potatoes, but- tered asparagus, radishes and onions, strawberry sherbet, cup cakes, milk, coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A. M For many years Assistant Profess sor of Household Arts, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, N. Y.
 Here's something smart for ten- nis in Q halter-back dress. The bodice buttoned up to Q little shirt collar will do flattering things to your appearance. The skirt adds two jaunty patch pockets.
 The removable cape makes this model 50 useful of the court for spectator sports wear. And It doesn't hide the smart collar of the dress, either.
 Almost any fairly firm cottons, linen weaves or tub silks are suit able to carry out this quickly made ensemble.
 Style No. SO66 is designed for sis- es IA, 16, IS and 20 years. Size 16 requires 3 3-8 yards of 30-inch material with 3-4 yard of 1 i-2-inch ribbon for neck bow, for dress and cape.
 Send FIFTEEN GENTS (l5c), (coin is preferred) for PAT TERN. Write plainly YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH.
 New Summer Fashion Book Costs TEN CENTS. Send for Your Copy Today. BOOK and PATTERN to- gether TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
 Address order to the WATER BURY DEMOCRAT PATTERN DE- APARTMENT. i0O Fifth Ave-. New York, N. Y.
 Send your money and order Co
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
DEAR MISS cHATFIELD:

When was quite young began to mis-
 treat mo after years time discovered that TOT Wonen Later came to that he had borne him two children while was married to him. Soon after this we moved o another state This woman and her two ch dEen followed right and here they lovely children two of grown daughter is -suppo
 g and the other two school have endured these years because knew divorce would that my would have to go to an orphans home soon three children will be earning My husband vorce. Should give 1t to hmP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
DEAR MISS cHATFELD:

DEAR MISS CHATFTELD
 girls really believe that clothes make the man' Should geow appear the streets his overa if they h unom2 have been turned down by girls as they overals couldn't appear dressed evcryme appeared streets there girls who willing be seen taking Q fellow who his working clothes2
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

never oil three.
 The other ensemble shown here is Q perfect travelling outfit that can go to luncheon or bridge party as well. It includes Q full length, fitted coat of navy falllc and Q printed silk dress with organism rcd and navy figurines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
H0zO To Keeb WeU
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

M example to the children is dangerous their ter as snake venom would be to their bodies enough to support them in luxury which isn't they would DC Tar better oh separated from him. living meage earnings in the midst of decent surroundings. ~
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

ProbIems general Interest he
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Caroline Chatfield
Says Today

CIcshes Do Not Make the Man but Clothes Indicate
 What Sort of Man Is Beneath Them. A Man's Good Appearance Is Cue to His Self-Esteem E and Also Cue to the Esteem in Which Others Hold Him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

mount at Q time. beating after each addition until smooth. Add flavor lng. Bake in two greased s-inch layer pans in moderate oven (379 degrees F.) 21 to 90 minutes. Frost with your !avorIte frostlnw and sprinkle with moist. awcetened COG ennnt while lrosting la soft.
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ANsWER:

Legally morally scntmentaIy, entitled do pases you under these circumstances And Ing endured such humiliation all these heartcaS and cOnsenCeess Meved to be rid Of him better
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ANSWER.
ONE IN DOUBT.

questions answered with little story about
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
tuberculin.
Cancer

LlbercuIIn.
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 What can be done to prevent can- cer in bruises? How determine f cancer will be the onts0me of a brulse? Will a blood test show if canser. is present in the body? Mrs. E. L.)
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
BUSINESS HIGHEST
FOR PAST 6 YEARS
Upward Trend Marked and
May Not Slow Down
Even for the Summer

The June business review of the
Citizens Bank & Trust Company. as
announced today follows:
Business is at the highest levals
since May, 1890 Despite minor reduc-
tons in the production of steel in
COTS and soft coal gains in the out
put of lumber. i'll cor struction work
and in retail sales have preserved the
upward trend which has been 60
marked since the floods of late March.
Steel men do not look for a sharp
summer slump since sales to railway
and industrial equipment manufac-
turers are holding up, and automotive
purchases are expected to run above
those of TIE corresponding months in
1885 Production of electric power. al
though still below the levels of De
cember and January, is climbing
steadily against the normal seasonal
trend.
April's- retail sales showed the best
comparative gains in years, and the
figures for May are likewise en-
couraging. those for the first two
weeks running more than ten percent
above last years. April is usually the
best of the spring months, but final
reports are expected to show Nav in
the lead this year. Merchandise
freight loadings, which usually reach
their peak in October, are almost at
the levels of last falls best month
and far ahead of any spring volume
since 1881.
May production of cars and trucks
has probably run close to 100000. or
about 100000 more than the total for
the same month last year. Curtailed
output in February and March has
put dealers far behind in deliveries,
and impending bonus payments are
sure to stimulate demand. Rubber
consumption reached it's all time high
in April, But final figures are expect
ed to show a further gain in May.
The first four months of 1886 have
been the busiest the building industry
has known in five years Publicly
financed construction buildings,
highways, bridges, sewers, water
works, waterways, etc--was 112 per-
cent greater than in the correspond
ing period OF last year. Private con-
struction. mostly industrial and COM
mercial buildings was up 101 percent
in the same four months. Continued
expansion of building operations is
expected largely to offset the shrink
age in employment which usually fol-
lows the spring peak in industrial
production To date manufacturing
has led all other lines of industry in
reabsorbing workers discharged dur
ing the depression. Curtailed crop pro-
duction, on the other hand, cut en-
ployment in agricultural pursuits by
about two million and sent the farm
hands to the cities in search of jobs
Four months of the new trade
agreement with Canada have doubled
our imports Of horses and of hard and
soft wood lumber, as compared with
the same period last year. In the same
four months Canada sold us hogs
worth S39000O as against 5000 in 1885,
and cheese worth $4,000 as against
S21 900.
Business activity in Great Britain
is at the highest level since the war.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
BALLOTS IN HANDS
OF POLL OFFICIALS
All Absentee Tickets Also
Must Now Be Obtained
From Them

Ballots for use in next Saturdays
primary have been distributed to cleo
ton officials in every precinct of the
county, A. w. Gholson, Jr., chairman
of the Vance County Board of Elec-
tons, stated today, and, with the ex-
ception of the erection of the voting
booths, everything was in readiness
today for the ballOting.
Some feel that the total number of
ballots to be cast will probably be in
excess of anything ever yet expert
enced in a primary election in this
county. The intense interest that has
been worked up by the hardfought
campaign for governor will account
for much of this increase, it is be-
leved.
There is apparently more interest in
this phase of the election than any
thing else, although a few local coun-
ty contests are working up consid-
cradle enthusiasm.
In the primary two years ago
slightly more than 5,100 voters par
ticipated. Some think there will be
around $500 this year, others even
more than that, and a few feel that
there will be very little more than
before.
Mr.. Gholson stated today that all
absentee ballots were now in the
hands of the election officials, along
with the regular tickets, and that all
persons desiring to vote in that way
because of their absence or inability
to be on hand Saturday, would have
to get the tickets from the registrar
in the precinct in which the vote Is
to be cast. The election official will
give full instructions for voting the
absentee ballot.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
HOUSING OFFICIAL
HERE WEDNESDAY
Dan w. Terry Will Assist Those De-
string To Apply for Loans for
Building Work

Dan w. Terry, field representative
of the Federal Housing Administra-
ton, announced today that he will be
on the second floor of the post office
building tomorrow to assist those in
terested in filing applications for n1u-
tual mortgage insured loans under
the FILA plan. Mr.. Terry's office
hours will be from nine o'clock in
the morning until five p. m. The head
quarters of the Federal Housing Ad-
ministration in this State are located
at Greensboro.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-02
Utopia here on earth.

utopia mere on earth.
The professor will get scores of votes from
Dry goods clerks who whoopee for Mcdonald
and cuss the sales tax the live-long day. They
are too innocent to notice that the boss is wink
ing the other eye as he passes the tax on to his
customers and makes a profit
In every county there is bloc of sorebacks
These are fellows who have been thwarted in
their political ambitions Invariably YOU find
them scrapping the regular ticket Invariably
you will find them in the Illinois camp They af-
feet progressive" reasons, but the regular crowd
knows it is revenge. Also you sometimes find
newspapers on the disgruntled side, and these
while protesting neutrality, are helping the good
doctor all they can by boosting his straw VOTE
But the biggest support for the Illinois philos-
opher will come from the thousands of shifting
irresponsible citizens who never paid a cent of
tax IN their lives until the sales tax came along
and now are compelled to help in the universal
support Of government. These are the guys who
are assisting to hold the levy off land-much
against their will And these are the guys who
SO joyously lend hand to expand the straw
bladder