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Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
New York Day by Day
By O. O. Mcintyre

smarty. Off go. OF course !
could take a taxi from here. But
that would be showing the white
feather. I'd look sweet gallivanting
the avenue stuck up with a feather.
Stillit might be start toward feath-
ering my nest. I'm beginning to
talk daffy: (Voice: Beginning?) No
use trying to act nonchalant longer.
These shoes are killing me. Head
line: Man in Tight Shoes Runs
Amuck on the avenue! I hope III
go berserk they won't lasso me as
they do a wild steer. I bruise easi-
ly.
That fool staggering up with a
breath you could chin yourself on,
to inquire: "Anythin wrong, mis-
ter?" Nobody ever misters me but
drunks. He'll be wanting to waltz
with me next. Stews always do.
The back of my hand to that party
in East 73d. I'm going to hop-l
mean craWl-into a taxi and go on
home. The carpet slippers, willow
TCCkeT dIlu llltoluC Aoi oiiAo ''"5.
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I'll give anyone in this hall five
moan start and out-suffer them ten
to one. Wait, listen to this sigh.
Is that a lulu? Right from the
ankles. I've got something there.
This taxi gives me chance to
shuck these shoes off awhile. There
look at that Smoke Hot dogs,
I'll say. I'll stick my feet out the
window TO cool Is this heaven?
I've a blister on that left heel that
would sweat a whippet to run
around. l wish he'd drive by that
store so I could hurl these shoes in
that clerks face. Is there any re-
lief after all like slipping off pinchy
shoes? I could burst into song. For
the love OIL suppose can't get
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24

go. And the Old Faithfuls have
come through without twinge. /
feel as though I might be barefoot.
Skippy-like. Not even Little Hor-
alto, that teensy corn is acting up.
When that baby puts on an act it is
a hunk of show.
No use in rushing along as though
I might be going to fire. There's
plenty of time, I'll CAB with the
starter in front of Pierre's. He used
to be at hotel where I lived. AS a
matter of fact, with all the time I
have I'll step in the hallway and sit
awhile. Nothing beats soft cush-
ioned divan for comfort. Don't say
anything now but I'm beginning to
feel a mite burny about the instep
Nothing I can't laugh off. See: Ha,
ha and no, no. I've laughed off,
man and boy, worse things than
burning insteps.
So that's that. Am I man or
mouse? Well, maybe a little mousey
around the edges, but at heart a
lion. Anyway cub lion. Letting a
new pair of shoes throw me for a
loss after only five blocks. Just an
ether Little Rollo who can't take it.
Oh I am, am I? Well, watch,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
TEN YEARS AGO
January %, 1927

More than 40 members were pres
ent at the weekly luncheon meet
ing of the Ell Centro chamber of
commerce held in the Barbara
Worth hotel today at noon.
Ell Centro is on the way TO be-
coming city of homes. During
the year just closed. official figures
reveal that building permits for
residences reached a total OF over
$235,000. In all residence districts
Of the city new homes have been
erected but particularly on the south
side OF town the gain has been
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
TWENTY YEARS AGO
.January 23. 1917

Former Chief of Police Wilson,
well known in Imperial county, is
having hard time landing a job
In San Diego. He was recently
deposed as head Of the police de-
partment and an effort made by
his friends to land him the super
intendency of the juvenile depart
rnent seems to be unavailing.
Mrs. Virgil McCombs of Los An
geles is the guest of Mrs. Ben d.
Solomon.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24

them back on. I'll probably meet
everybody I know padding through
the hall in my sock feet Cant you
hear them sniff: "Off the reserva-
ton again. Him and his water wag-
on Dragging"
Swamp: Many five and tens are
now selling baby alligators and live
turtles. Five cents for the plain and
ten cents for the decorated.
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Bagatelles: Chic Sale had signed
up to do daily syndicate paragraph
two days before his fatal illness
Pearl Buck likes to write by the
light of a coal oil lamp The
notorious Mickey Arnstein is report
ed backing Broadway night club.
His wife is reputedly worth
S2,000,000 Dwight Fiske has
been conyulsing the sophisticates
with his pianologue Dear Diary"
using initials instead of actual
names . +. John Murray Anderson,
the director, has 10 black cats in
his avenue penthouse. Finley
Peter Duane never answered fan
letters.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
GRAB BAG
One-Minute Test

1. What city is the capital of
Finland?
2. Which state in the United
States ranks first in rice produc-
ton?
3. To the tune of what popular
song was the Battle Hymn Of the
Republic" set?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
T0daY's Horoscope

Many whose birthday Is today
often are gifted with keen, mathe-
matical minds. They are inclined
to be cool in crises and subtle in
their tactics.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
Hints nm Etiauette

Conversation at the dinner table
should be affable and pleasant.
Subjects of high controversial or
repulsive nature should be avoided.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
Words of Wisdom

There Is good in life and there
is i'll. The question is, where shall
we put the emphasis? Henry David
Thoreau.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24
Horosdepe for Sunday

II your Birthday Is tomorrow,
you may find many obstacles in
your pathway, but with resolute
faith and hard work you are usu-
ally able to surmount them.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24

0ne-n Minute Test Answers
/. HcIsitaefors.
2. Lollistana.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-24

Well, here are five blocks. A
quarter mile and only Is blocks to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

1 the business of stripping our infants the first few months of life. The baby is born with two instinctive fears, one of falling and one of being confined. When he finds he cannot move freely, he frets and cries. There are fewer walls from the nursery, we have to acknowledge since the last layer came of.
 But when Baby is three months old, the proud mother begins to wonder what this is she has borne. Is he going to look forever like a football player? Can't she show him off to people without trying to cam ouf1age his looks by pink afghan cover the plain shirt and didie? Here he is, with layette fit for a prince, and all she can do with the things is look at them and sigh.
 Besides, here come cold nights, and what about nice warm night gown? The doctor says to cool the room at night, as fifty is about right for baby for while. But she can't help it when the weatherman sends special delivery from Jack Frost, and the nursery thermometer goes down too.
 The answer is that after the baby gets his start, there is no rule that prevents the mother from using her own good Judgment. She may put a soft little white slip on the baby when she feels like it, provided neck and wrists are very loose, and shoulders don't bind. It will make her happier, and not bother the baby too much, am sure. He won't need it on all day, of course, but he can look his best for company or for daddy. This out of the way, we will see about nights.
 The woven nightgowns, strings at bottom for closing, are light and comfortable. Also warm. Far, far better for him to be swaddled a bit than to catch cold. But, if your doctor still objects, listen to him. He may have another reason for want ing baby to have more freedom.
 The problem of the creeping baby is classic. Usually he is in rompers before he is thoroughly toilet brok- en. And creepers are nuisance to button and unbutton every time training panties are changed. Be- sides, Baby goes about looking as though he had never been really dry in his life. Rubber is not the an- swer, as it is unhealthful for per- petual use. I suggest for this period the very short, sturdy dress, that will not tangle up knees and yet will save time for you, his mother.
 At this stage, the child will begin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

Up with the alarm clock, and whisking through busy day, the modern homemaker looks as smart as can be-and with such a fetch- ing frock as Pattern 458 in her "at home" wardrobe, any matron can be sure of looking pretty as pie ture every hourl Just see these slenderizing lines-a slim pleated skirt topped with a becoming bodice, and every one of these style features is a miracle of easy stitchery! Too, you'll be interested in the smart yoke and puffed or fiared sleeves. for they're cut all in one simple piece. Perfect in cotton. Detailed Sewing Guide accompanies this pat tern.
 Pattern 458 Is cut in misses and women's sizes 16, IS, 20, 34, 36, 38, 40, A, A and 46. Size 36 requires 3% yards 36 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in coins or stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Dem- ocrat Pattern Department
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
- WOMAN,S REALM
GlOrifWng
 Yourself :.
By Alicia Hart
(NEA Service Staff Writer)

(NEA Service Stan Wr1ter)
 It is an excellent idea to admit your complexion, posture and groom ing faults, then to try to correct them. But it's decidedly bad to think and worry about them so much that you develop negative per- sonality.
 A little vanity about your appear ance is indeed personal boon. When you have done your best to make yourself as attractive as possible, fret infrequently and, even then, only in a constructive manner.
 If you have brushed your hair until 1t gleams like polished gold and are wearing it the most flat tering way you could figure out, go ahead and be proud of it. Wear hats that show it of or shop around for an evening hair gadget that will draw attention to it.
 If your mouth is by all means your best feature and eyes are merely so-so, use lipstick with a lavish hand-and smile often! If, on the other hand, your eyes are beautiful, don't be afraid to dram atize them with eye makeup. Yes, even in the daytime.
 When you are perfectly groomed the chances are ten to one that you will look fresh aS daisy, neat as a pin. If you know that your clothes are striking, posture prac- tically perfect, why worry about the fact that there is 8 tiny blemish on one cheek? Do all you can to make the spot disappear, but don't let it make you unhappy. And don't discuss it with others.
 It's mistake indeed ever to dis cuss your physical shortcomings with men. Your favorite date of the season isn't likely to notice that your neck is too thin unless you draw his attention to 1t. But once you do, hel think about it instead of your lovely hands or beautiful mouth or whatever feature you are proud of. Incidentally, never apolo- gize for your clothes or accept ar invitation with "Yes, I'll go, but wish I had something nicer to weaA J If your clothes fit smoothly and are always clean and pressed, he won't realize that they are old, unless you tell him. Don't do it!
 NEXT: Football beauty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

soft, shining hair, or disen- chantingly aware - by it's plastered perfection = that you had spent recent hours in a beauty parlor?
 Would he find anything in your face to draw him to you, warmth, gaiety, or aware ness?
 Suppose you found yourself next to him at dinner. What would you talk about? If he should mention his business, would you be able to start him talking by asking intel ligent questions? Or would you make a few feeble little remarks on a par with "How interesting?
 If the table talk should turn to the situation in Spain of China, would you be able to at least listen intelligently, or would you find yourself thinking q must start read ing the front page of the pa- per. I really must"?
 If a silence should fall, would you go into a detailed account of your day? Telling this man at your side that the maid had broken a piece of your cherished china, that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

If you dream of disaster to some one you love, will the dream come true?
 Probably not. Psychologists tell us that dreams deal only with the past and present-not with the future.
 If you dream that curly headed Tommy has been struck by an auto- mobile, don't torment yourself with the idea that he is in actual danger.
 Seeing a narrowing movie or reading about an accident to some other child could easily explain such a nightmare.
 Strangely enough, the "silly' dreams that you dismiss with a laugh are often the most important. Through symbolic dreams our un- conscious minds warn us of person. ality flaws we should mend.
 To dream of being child again may mean you shirk responsibility A top hat may indicate that you stand too much on your dignity.
 Learn the fascinating language of dreams. Our 32-page booklet tells how to recognize significant dreams,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

the market didn't deliver your order when they prom ised, that Mary Jones won high score at the afternoon bridge party.
 If he should compliment you on how nice yea look in a dress you are sick and tired of, would you seem pleased or would you say, q haven't worn anything else to parties for almost a year,?
 In short, would he or wouldn't he see anything in you to attract him, to make him want to know you better, to lead him to suggest taking you home?
 And-turning the tables if he did find you interesting, would you accept his invita- tion with secret delight? Or would you think "Now how can I get rid of that bore" Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
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by the dark glasses of fa- niliarity?
 Would you seem to bulge just a little in your clothes --or wo u l d this stranger see a woman ca p a b l e of improving a d r e S s b y
 en A wearing it? Would he be
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NOTES ON OLD GENTLEMAN'S
 CURSE

SOANSG
 In the medical profession 1t is more or less customary to &C., knowledge the deference paid by colleague who refers a patient to you. Physicians or specialists who are meticulous about this do not say just Thank you for referring John Jones but make the message the occasion for reporting to the colleague something of the findings, the opinion arrived at or advice given MT. Jones. Alas, there are in the profession a good many lunk- heads who are apparently insen- sible to the amenities of this inter- course. These barbarians, perhaps presuming to impress the plodding practitioners they compete with, send a printed or an imitation en- grayed card or slip which vouch- safes that the eminent one, so darn busy he hasn't time to bandy words with pikers, has consented to treat one J. Jones, and, though the formal card does not say so, ominously 1m- plying that it is the last the goofy practitioner will ever hear or see of that patient!
 My position is anomalous. I refer correspondents to physicians or specialists everywhere every day. Although I am glad to learn from these physicians or specialists that such correspondents have actually consulted them, see no reason for and do not expect colleagues to go to this trouble, unless perhaps some features of the given case are of Extraordinary interests and may merit discussion in this column for the benefit of other folk.
 A letter from a skilled urologist to whom have referred many cor respondents who inquired about the modern translrethral prostatic re- Eeetion contains these notes:
 MT. Els case was one of proS- tatiC hypertrophy with partial re- tention. I had hoped to do trans lIrethral resection, but owing to 8 eOnnplication which precluded the satisfactory manipulation of cys- foscOpic instruments had to do Q ofe<stage prostatectomy instead fthis is the ordinary operation). [. 4he patient left the hospital in 19 days, happy and (free from his Embarrassing symptomS).
 Letter from another urologist, eastern man (the first is west cDaSt Tnarl):
 AZ Illustrated by the case of MT.
 no prostate is too large to 6e removed by transurethral resec- slon with the cutting and coagulat-. |nr currents now at our disposal. 6nas urologists say 1t requires too ueh time to do the work com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
Latest Styles
WE, the WOMEN
Suppose You Met Hubby
 for First Time Today!
By RUTH MILLETT

Hear ye! Hear ye! All ye women who have been mar ried for ten years or more. The court wants to put a per- sonal question.
 If you should go to a dinner party tonight and there meet as a total stranger the man you have been married to all
 these years = would he ask to see you again?
 Just how would you look in his eyes, no longer covered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
BIBLE CLASSES TO
 WELCOME OFFICERS

Several state officers are expected at the first fall session of the Wa terbury Federation of Mems Bible classes this evening at 8 o'clock in Davenport hall and at which 8 talk entitled Men of the Churches" will be given by Rev. Dr. John 0. Walker. The Sunday Noon club of the Second Congregational church will be host club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

pletely, but two hours work is not too long, when it reduces the post operative disqualification from six weeks to six days.
 And here is an interesting letter from an old gentleman or at any rate gentleman:
 My case was enlarged prostate, I was operated on (the old way) Dec. 10, 1881. In hospital seven weeks. Suffered much pain. In bed month when I went home. For a year the drainage opening in belly did not close. Jan 3, 1883 you told of the new electro surgical trans urethral method. At your sugges- ton I consulted (urologist skilled in the new method). He operated on me March 12 spent only three days in hospital and had no pain or trouble whatsoever. The drainage opering closed in a few days and I'm happy man once more.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Travelling With Baby
 Advice on care of baby, age nine months, on automobile trip across country. (Mrs. J. L.)
 AnsWer-Boil all milk one minute only, or use only evaporated milk or powdered dried milk for the baby on the trip.
 Potato
 Evidently 1t is not known to you that bread eating nations excell in strength and longevity over potato eating people.
 Answer-No. Does anybody know that?
 It Is a Habit
 Just which is the habit, taking physic or laxatives or the consttpa- ton for which such remedies are taken, if you will kindly explain? CT. B.
 Answer-Taking physic primarily; constipation secondarily. Send ten cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your address, for booklet '"The Constipation Habit" Preventive Medicine
 Issue of current medical period ical carries this by-line between items throughout: Syphilis is com- municable, controllable, curable." If this is the slogan, why does 1t not say syphilis is preventable?
 co. J. A., Jr).
 Ar1swer-Well, if all "controllable" diseases were prevented there would be nothing left for the public health authorities to talk about, and that's how they make their emoluments, isn't it7
 Copyright 1887, John F. Dille Col J '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

If things keep on, Baby will be wearing his birthday clothes for raiment, because we continue to peel him of another layer each year, until now we have the one-or- three monther in nothing but shirt, didie, sweater and stockings.
 This is best, we have to acknowl- edge, because pediatrists tell us that new babies need leg room. They are also more comfortable with no weight but light feecy blankets to support in bed, or 8 throwing shawl when carried.
 But most mothers do not know that psychology has had 8 hand in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

helps you to nip personality prob lems in the bud.
 Send 10c for your copy of THE MEANING OF DREAMS to Water bury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
DEAR MISS cHATFIELD:

DEAR CHATFIEID:
 Though long past the age of romance reading your enjoy reading of the problems that confront so us e ra in comparison problems had and ov since we have grown up and settled down to the serious things of life.
 Recently young lady who champ ing the bit her mother wouldn't give her free rein rein go out the side of the mother Let rehearse an incident in my experience.
 stripping started keeping company with young by og mother and to love her very dearly but her mother was always present although interfering Ill @ resented ted because nad coe % @ @ f her o to b @aHo b room for expert dancer but the mother insisted on S be choosers S@iSH """'' '''''N '''''' '' '''
 admit liked the mother and in short time began to find her indispensable our happiness She kept the going dull for both of after while got home without nge of regret Likewise looked forward the front porch for night
 At invite mother wheel point equilibrium But our marriage didn't matersze myself the which locate many miles not willing for hsE darling to far @ s D and Tas we long before reconcied to living without her.
 s1s 5 s s the day when Would have ad that T was an old man. Many times determined to go back old Su. always @ M up the married to she oved didn't see her
 my white back bent and step oter dreaming dreams. live in the again the light hearted be- adjusting pecke spend evening with namora She sitting at the piano old used to again stand beside her and sing the used to sing There in the easy chair sits her dear give good counsel ntrudng offending And peat saddeSt S might have been" MIL Lctle
 
 Write Chnhed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

How to dress baby! There's g ticklish problem for mothers, who are caught between the tendency to spare infants the binding effects of clothes but are confronted by the health hazards of weather. What to do? Olive Roberts Barton, fam ed child training expert, dis cusses the pros and cons of the problem in this first of three special articles for NEA Service and Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
H07v To Keeb Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

sgned pertaining health and hygnei not to
  wrlten few be William  OF cnr O DemOcrat)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
TODAY'S FASHION TIP

Quilting, draping and tucks feat ure in daytime frockS at Paris fashion houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
Caroline Chatfield
Sqys To-day

Tell Me Are the Lovers Losers? Do Any Get More Than the Lovers?" Old Man Revels in Memories of His First Love and Says It Is Not Lost-Al- though He Lost His Girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

Bobby reen 1ake wish also Sophie Lang
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

O Letter
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06


 Though long past age receive great pleasure reading your enjoy reading of the problems that confront vital to their We-beng, but with the problems that we have since have grown up ana seto oo" 10 e serious things of life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

Recently lady who champ the bit wouldn't free rein alone with "him" That is natur of mother Let reheare incident n
Evening star., 1937-04-20
- ro~- pC7.T ovEsP

during the course of the 10-inning
battle. The AS infield helped with ar
error and Catcher Earl Brucker was
guilty of several miscues in judgment
Yet the Mats scored only three runs
and two of these we're direct gifts
inasmuch as Smith walked them
across while the bases were filled.
Pitching was supposed to be the
Washington's big question mark Yet
they have been getting plenty of good
hurting, including that rendered by
Joe Cascarella yesterday in the Capt.
tai. Defensively the club is as sound
as its most optimistic followers
imagined. But at bat it has been
soft prey.
Twelve base runners we're left on
the paths in the course of yesterday S
epic struggle, witnessed by the greatest
opening day crowd in Washington
base ball history. Even Franklin D.
Roosevelt, in front of whom the Ma
tionals never before had lost, was
poWerless to bring one or two of these
runners home. AS result the Griffs
today are behind the 8-ball, tenn
porarily, and Roosevelt's victory spell
has been broken.