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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
MEDICINE MAUNDERs

MEDICINE MAUNDERS
 Writing about diet for high blood pressure an eastern physician says that the improvement noted in many cases of high blood pressure and the conditions on which 1t de- bends when the patients follow an easy diet, has been one of the ma for qualifications of his profession al experience. But the author does- mt call 1t high blood pressure. He calls it Apprehension. Arterial hy- pertension, he begins, is essentially a compensatory reaction of the or ganism in the interest of an efi1- cient circulation. In other words, high blood pressure in itself may be beneficial instead of harmful, as 1t helps to maintain the circulation when other factors, say the power of the heart or the elastic rebound of the arteries, fail.
 Few physicians have had more experience than have had in in- terpreting medical science for the laity and interpreting popular con- cepts of medicine for the profess sion. One of the conundrunls that baffle me, however, is why so many wiseacres (peorle of good general education but childishly innocent of any knowledge of physiology, who learn or imagine they have high blood pressure, feel competent to de- termine for themselves what is or is not good for them in the way of hy- giene or treatment. There seems to be no better explanation for it than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
Boondoggling Becomes Domestic Art
Girls At Camp Learn To Be Ingenious As Brother In Transforming Odds And Ends

BY LAURA LOU BROOKAKAN NEA Service Stan Correspondent.
 New York.--A jgack-knife, a couple of fishhooks, corkS, odds and ends of twine-
 No, they're not prizes from little Johnny's pants pockets. They're a partial list of materials which girl campers, 1e36 model, use to sur- round themselves with all the coTn- forts of home when far, far away in woodlands or on remote moun- tain tops.
 No Weather Worries
 All you have to do is know howl
 Girl Scouts, for instance, don't waste time worrying whether or not he weather will spoil their plans for to morrow's outing. They take an old gingerale bottle, a cork, piece of rubber tubing and turn them into a barometer that tells them what the weather $ like- ly to be.
 The contrivance works, too, at home as well as in camp.
 Old tomato cans make first-rate picnic stoves. With Q couple Of nails and something sharp enough to cut tin, you can turn Q tomato can into perfectly satisfactory tent lantern. Or . whole row of cans = about 24-will make foot lights for amateur theatricals.
 Camp furniture = tables, bench- es, dish drains-are made of tree branches lashed together with cord.
 A substitute for an ice box, primitive but serviceable, is achieved with nothing more than Q hole in the ground, a pile of rocks, some tree branches and wet leaves.
 How to Make Barometer
 Here's the way to make Q bar ometer:
 Take an empty gingeralc bottle and fit 1t with a cork. Bore Q hole through the cork and insert a piece of IA inch rubber tubing. Turn the bottle upside down and make @ raffia network around 1t SO that 1t can be suspended this way. Tie the rubber tubing so that the end turns up. Fill the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
Gloyiing Yourself
 Rw Alicia Hart
By Alicia Hart

The girl who wears shorts and bathing suits simply has to be well groomed from head to foot. It is not enough that her face, hands and hair show careful attention. Her back, legs, shoulders and feet must be equally attractive.
 First of all, consider feet and legs. Are your toes neatly manicured and finished with bright lacquer? Are feet from from corns, bunions, cal- louses and discolored spots? If not, you ought to see a foot doctor ct once, and to plan to give yourself e pedicure. It really takes less time than Q manicure and is almost aS important.
 Your legs certainly should not be covered with superfuous hair. Get a liquid or cream depilatory and use it regularly on legs as well as un- der arms.
 If the skin on your body isn't smooth and white, perhaps you ought to use your bath brush more vigorously and to apply bath lotion before dusting powder. PlaiE, lemon juice will remove yellowish stains on ankles, knees and elbows A mixture of olive oil and powdered puniice, rubbed on twice Q week. will discourage callouses and slight ly rough spots on heels and knees.
 Shoulders need attention, too They should be smooth and white If you have deep hollows in front of collar bones, take rowing and breast stroke swimming exercis- es. One summer of rowing and swimming will help to fill out even the most unsightly hollowS Also, these exercises will correct a fIat-chested condition.
 You know of course, that sum- mer sunshine is one of the best and certainly one of the most in- expensive cures for blemishes on the back. If the skin on your back isn't clear and smooth, take as many sunbatfs as you possibly can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

there is for the bolnbast which con1- poses four fifths of the bulk of medical literature.
 The "easy diet" which has brought about such gratifying improvement in these cases of potential or early cardiovascular degeneration Is Q lactovegetarian diet-that is, mainly dairy-products and vegetables. Such @ diet as the corrective protective diet" described in detail in the Yel- low Book ("The Regeneration Regt- men"), though some latitude is al- lowable, both as to calories and the eating of meat.
 The author above quoted remarks: 'Tt may be sufficient in many cases to reduce the animal flesh in the diet to a comparatively small amount perhaps by allowing meat twice or thrice a week, or eggs in moderation.
 The author does not give any req. son for his caution about meat and eggs in the diet. There is no reason. I reckon, except dear old medical tradition, and that looks a bit ridic- ulous now that the arctic explorers, Stefansson and Anders, have shown that good health may be maintained on an exclusive meat diSt.
 The more we learn about nutri- ton the more likely 1t seems that the benefit obtained from the "easy diet" or any diet in which milk and vege- tables figure prominently is attrib- utable not to the meat excluded but rather to the vitamins and mineral elements which such diet restores 10 the malnourished body. This aspect of the question you will ind duly belabored in the Red Book of the Little Lessons series ("Building Vi- tality'C along with practical infor- nation on mineral elements and vitamins.
 Just as some people argue as to whether the egg came before the chicken. so physicians argue as to whether Apprehension (high blood pressure) is Q cause or an effect or cardiovascular disease (heart, artery or kidney). Year by year the writ ing docs grind out millions of words on the old theme. and compromise by calling it essential hyperion sion.'
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Internal Bath
 Please advise what to use for an internal bath, that is what in your opinion Is the best douche solution AnsWer-Nothing [ M of the sort a necessary for health or hygiene Only when there is some disease condition requiring treatment . 2 douche advisable, and it should ne specifically prescribed by the pnys'' elan.
 The home made iron tonic glver ln your booklet ''Blo0d and Aealth helped me wonderfully and ! nave finished the healthiest season ~ years, The instructions were N take 1t three months. Would it ds any harm to take t another montt or two later # necessaEtS I inciosi also ten cents coin and stamped en- VelOpe bearing my address, t0g an other Of your InstTuetlve Little Les sons"--the cse called Mo. W- Building Vitality. eAars. M. E.l
 AnsweE-It would do 70 harm But I think three months q F VI do all the good the ison cen co v c year.
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 Ts lt harmful to the halk aE % " brain to co haFshGaded sn .las slaI when oneis haiF is getting shin of topg lJ. Ls L)
 Answsr-aast ol esfn4uFu, 70 Rather bsnelIeial. Don't 8a Ni.,e, hy the meanfsEInNa of IffE '1'' writers Who lHeaH|fla I1le zIE ..ll' eur6les laae @Ealsaa W M that TNe 6IlH fHN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

By the first of July most of the boys and girls from prep school and college are at home, ready to ei1- certain the crowd and be entertain ed in turn by the other young people.
 First and foremost, it's necessary to have on hand Q supply of certain foods in order to be ready for emer- rencies ct any hour of the day or evening. Boys and girls in their teens always are hungry, and, any, way, it's fun to raid the pantry and ice-box and set out an informal re- past.
 Keep on hand supply of sugar syrup so that cold drinks can be made quickly. To make this, cook two parts of sugar with one part of water until syrupy.
 Keep Supplies on Hand
 Always have ginger ale in the rec frigerator. It can be used with fruit juices for cold drinks or combined with ice cream to make Q more Sub- stantial cooler.
 chilled watermelon is a treat on . hot evening and needs no ac- compartment.
 Bottled fruit juices, such as To- cranberry, grape, pineapple and lime are reliable standbys.
 sandwich spreads, crackers, cook | les. plain and stuffed olives, ripe olives. cheeses, in variety, several kinds of canned fish for sandwiches and salads, potato chips, marmalade and preserves offer good selection of foods for the pantry.
 Two or three kinds of bread pumpernickel, whole wheat and White-are desirable in the bread box. too. With the crackers for ap- petizers, your young people will Dc well supplied.
 Tiny appetizers, made on a crack. CT foundation, and open-faced sand wiches are easy to make and attrac- tive to serve. Cheeses of all kinds are delicious with friity drinks and add much zest to q supper menu. Rouuefort and olive appetizers are made on toast foundation.
 Roauefort and Olive Canapes Four ounces Roquefort cheese, I tablespoons butter, i-S teaspoon sal' l f-e teaspoon paprika.
 Cream cheese and butter, work I ing with Q wooden fork. Season witf salt and paprika. and spread on rounds of hot buttered toast. Make a border of thin slices of stuffed olives. Pimento stuffed olives ars best for this
 Anchovy always adds e decidedly swanIxy touch to foods. Erie and anchoyy canapes make tasty uouthfils. Mash four ounces ol Hrie with . fork until soft and smooth. Place . small mound ol cheese in the center of a small sd,larc saIted cracker. Make . de pressIon in the cheese and place q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

Nowis the time to give that old sofa new eharml Fashion a lovely slip cover for 1t.
 Inexpensive ginghani, cotton pop- lin, percale, or jaspe blossoms into gay, washable summer covers. 4 sofas covered just as easily as 6 chair is-With back and seat sec tons cut in three panels instead Of one. This clever woman shapes her cover by the lightning. pin-oEl- and-cut method. Nov she's pin- ming sections together. to remove the cover all in one piece for bast- ing. She chooses blas-b0und seams -easy. low-eost. and smart - for trimming,
 gtsp-by-step lessons, clearly dla- gTammed an our 22-page booklet give you professional slip covers, You can't fail with iis valuable help On cutting. fitting. finishing. Advice on fabrics. tFiinmlnGG. styles for every chair and sofa. Directions for sofa cushions, auto seat covers, too.
 Send i0c for your copy oI HOW TO MAKE SLIP COVERS t0 The Waterbury Democrat Home Service, e35 Sixth Ave.. NeW York. x. Y. ne sure 10 write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and tlta MaHA Of br~'''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
NAMANEBl
Your ChiLdygM
By Olive R0boFta Barton

One of my young relatives was going deaf. You had Co shout ae him to make him hear. 6e nao developed Q far-away nStlesS ex- precision, and of course was ols- obedient because he lived in Q dim world where orders either were not heard or were Hnisunderstood. His parents didn't notice 1t % much because the decline was gradual. But seeing him only from time to time was disturbed co the change. They asked what ! thought.
 I took e long look and then said, "Adenoids," and that he ought to be taken to the doctor. So he went and the doctor found the threat to-middle-ear tubes closed. ! was right. Adenoids 1t was. His tonsils were infected too and "seeping"~ which accounted for his funny color and loss of appetite. e Then he seemed to get better. The congestion in his head abated and he appeared to breathe more easily. But his ears were the same, Time to Go After Enemy knew that his next rundown spell would only be Q repetition of former troubles and that when the hve-year- was feeling C0n1para- lively fit, was the time to 90 after the enemy.
 "What would do now9" I was again consulted.
 I pondered this. I knew what 2 would do were this little fellow my own. But although I loved him and was convinced that he needed Q thorough cleaning out, I held back like 6 coward. ! could not bring myself to say to these two young people, "Go ahead and get the operation over with" I kept qualifying to let myself out, but 2 guess they knew what ! thcuUnt and wanted.
 In the end they dId not need my advice as knew they would- n't, He Is much better now and can hear perfectly. But it has set mo to thinking about other young par- ents confronted with such pFobd lems.
 A doctor or specialist can enly give an opinion, tell what thq trouble Is and yecommend Q cure Some times he will suggest treats ment, again surgery. It is up to the parents to make the final movea Delay Takes Toll
 Young people are unpreparedI They don't know what to dc. Even though they have faith in this good doctor, 1t is hard to face facts. A third person never likes the onus of resolve. Sometimes parents get Q second opinion, or Q corrobors ation, from another physician and this helps. But the easiest way, de- eide the many, is to keep putting off until more tomorrows, the mat. ter of making up their minds.
 This is not getting anywhere. The child's eyes may be getting weaker for need of corrective glasses, his throat worse, or the bone trouble serious. Nor does it help for one parent to say to another, T woIa'p have anything to do with tt. DO whatever you like." It isn't fairb ever, to say that.
 Parents must stand together in these matters, and share resporlsiS bility alike. First to face 1t, second to make decision, and then to divide responsibility equally, what. ever course is pursued. It is c grand and glorius feeling to know that they themselves have fought the battle and acted for their own child's good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
By DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association, and of

Editor, Journal of the American
 Med teal Association, and of
 Hygeia, the Health Magazine
 More and more Americans are learning to avail themselves of summer resorts and camps for suit able recreation during the hot months.
 k A large hotel devoted primarily to the recreations and dissipations of adults is not the best place for a child in the summer. Under these conditions the childs food cannot be supervised properly, be- caused the menus are planned pri- mariiy for adults.
 The great size of modern resort hotels makes it difficult for the parent who cannot afford special nurse to maintain suitable super vision over the baby or the grow ing child.
 Most modern hotels are supplied with fresh milk and good water. but the child in large summer hotel is likely to eat a great deal of candy between meals, to indulge too frequently in soft and sweet drinks. and to upset it's eating and digestive habits.
 For the childs welfare, a sum- sqaer cottage or a small hotel is pre- fnrable to the great summer resorts. Many mothers and fathers arrange 10 give themselves a tw0-mopth vacation in summer, by sending the children to camps. These now are under state supervision in many places.
 Iile best camps also have doctors and nurses in constant attendance, ns well as suitable educational and feeFsntionaI instruction.
 m selecting a summer camp, par- ents should make certain whether the camp provides sanitary c0ndi- tlone, food, medical attention, and Hnelai conditions at least as good na Hlaoae that the child has at home. NaTents should make certain that hFnlfh hazards are under suitable e1aiEol.
 g good camp provides for prop EF dI1poeal of sewage, elimination
 I 6nst and crowdlng. and pFeyen- il8n of fire hazards. Tn areas where
 iNEa nae many insects. particularly Mnzauitoes good camps will be pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
Up To The Minute Democrat Fashions
SIMPLE TO SEW

Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A. M For many years Asst. Professor Q Household Arts, Teachers College
 Columbia University, New York;
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 An especially attractive featuIs is the young draw-string neck hai- ter to top your culottes or shorts. The pattern provides for both.
 For q little local Ahopping or 10 prevent you from getting too suEi~ burned, just don the cool boiero jacket with It's brief sleeves.
 Don't stop after you've finished one outfik-you'll want several tpg vacation. Use the pattern again fer separate shorts for tennis for holefo jackets for other frocks. and for lots of halters.
 Select from the cotton ahlFtings, pipque novelties, chaliis prints gay chintzes. shantung, linen weaves oE tub silks.
 Style 10. zTil is designed 1bs sizes ii, IS. l5. l7 and lo yeags Hize l6 acquires 2 yards Of 3e-ineh material for halter and eulotte wlfA T-0 yard of a6-inch material lpl separate jacket.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
CALr s0LD FOR s7S

Spencer, Ia. (UP)-The Spencer Red Cross chapter held Q unique sale recently to raise funds to aid tornado victims in the Iowa lake re- zion. A calf was sold over and over by two auctioneers, each purchaseE sending it back into the sales ring. When the auctioneers halted tho sale, $75.75 had been forwarded to the Red Gross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

large opening and light fire The smoke comes through the small opening.
 You can bake flapjacks, fry eggs or boil coffee on the top sur- face.
 Perhaps with your gas range you don't need Q tin can stove, but give camp going daughter Q chance and she'll boondoggle something that will be useful to you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
INDIAN CHIEF PLUMBER

San Francisco (UP)-Research workers of the Federal Writers Project have brought to light the only Indian chief in the United States who is a licensed plumber.
 His name is Red Horse. 4 chief of the Mohawk tribe of the IFo- quois. he was born in Milwaukee 6e years ago. and has lived in San Francisco the past iT years.
 When Red Horse isn't welding his sfeam-iitting tools. be ls equally adept ct bead gtFlnging and Indian handicraft. His par. tacuIar hobby is making gauntless. moccaslng and rugs worked in de. aigns symbolic of the history and mythology Of his tribe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

bottle with water. Then shake out about one inch of this water. Be sure there is ~,, no leakage where the cork fits the bottle or where the tubing enters the cork. These holes can be sealed with candle grease.
 Before fair weather the air is pure and heavy. It will push heavily on the rubber tube open ing, and force the water to stay in the bottle.
 Before e spell of rainy weather the air is too weak to hold back the water in the bottle and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
HEN sTTCKs T0 NEST

walla Walla, Wash. (UP)-A lit. tie red hen, nesting complacently on Q setting of five eggs, rode into tha city on an unusual vehicle. When Q pioneer cabin was moved fivs miles to Walla Walla, the hen rel fused to leave her nest. {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

barometer will drip.
 In Girl Scout camps each group of girls has their own weather bureau to watch the barometer, clouds, and humidity, and make forecasts for the following day, Weather flags proclaim these pre- dictions.s
 Stove for Hlkers
 The tin can camp stove does double duty. Food can be packed in the empty can, tied up in Q kerchief, then hung on Q stick and slung over one shoulder. After reaching the picnic site, the can is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
ANSWER:

thk you are family and can't un" why VOLT mother with what gng going to school and getting free their parents Surely the fact nat you them of but contributing to the nkeep of satisfy them clothing your e saving something future making contributions 10 S6 week. mother should be able to your SlO something left " ~ ~ S CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
ANSWER:

ANSWER: -
 You are getting fine marriage to young will only about friends but about every other agreed to give your friends that bidding bid him goodbye man who side of argument but his side should remain bachelor He prefers to have wife
 buyrag browbeat end all by refusing 10 sec side but his. CAROLINE ChAAFAEAO'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

unpacked, fuel gathered for Q fire and the pancake batter mixed.
 The can should be the large No. 10 size. The top is cut off and Q section about two inches deep and four incheg long cut from the side. There should be Q smaller opening, about 1 1-2 inch square, near the other end of the cen. Place the can, flatside up, on the ground, poke fuel through the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
nEAR MTss CHATFIELp:

put week working in factory usually earn $6
 Of this give mother $l0 and keep seventeen old girl spend that the bi don't spend money fooishly church to bank account
 Then buy cosmetics and keep little spending mon. ev can't have really want There four Of working all of board We four support the two who stay clothes members fife family that are away a quarrel tnuay giving too little This makes me vey unhappy and I would know if playing fair
 VIZ ~"FF" w ~ BONNY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

health and mental state arc eII hanallted hy exposure le Aia1bInc~ nlMnFa provided one eFslNs ANNNnIH a# NN1sfE4a.
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Hoze, To Keep WeU
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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DEAR MISS cHATF1ELp:

have been going four He made me give up all girl held to his friends when side but his figure that can't girl friends he ought not to go around With night don't have dates s at nome ano Wo while s having fun. Is this fairP D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

More for the girls to blaze matrony trained profession that gives ance less well equipped 1t up to to strike open matmony Before
 you separate It bad policy matters before marriage There IS a the possibility that engagement may be broken ana n there Furthermore the who puts most in bank belongs largely to him her and disagreement and argument that leads to trouble CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

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nEAR MISS CHATFIELD:


 six years ago going with who is three younger then became ased years We want to be married but due to the small amount inability better job stalled registered nurse and make good money when employed but my work putting savings together before married but haven't got What do9 We live in small town of high combined earnings enough to keep home.
 M ANXIOUS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01
0TRT, 2, QUALIFIED DRIVER

Long Beach. Cal. (UP)-Beveriy EloIrs Lancaster, 8. claims to be tlhe youngest cwneF-dFiver of the slnaliest registered automobile in ti1e United States. Her father built the caF.i which weighs S2O pounds and can travel ss miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-01

ANSWER:
 Why don't you larger will have big opportunity profession? In the small tow there families faen the of when there Is sickness Is customary for the hand with the nursing and when poor we arc quick to take advantage of what is free.