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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22

New York -- The foliSy American custom of serving 6 substantial home cooked Sunday dinner Is aS prevalent on Park avenue as it iS in the comfortable homes along niaple- lined streets in thousands of Ameri- can cities and towns.
 Americans arc great remember ers", and live always with c "noS- talgia for the days of their child- hood" according to Mrs. Rebekah Hufcut, supervisor of the famed "Home Kitchen" of The Waldorf. Astoria. And SO they demand the "chicken dinners" of their child hood days, when the Sunday dinner hour, ct noon or twilight was c time to Do looked forward to, all the day through.
 In her Home Kitchen where women cooks prepare purely Afner' lean food, 'uninfluenced by foreign cuisine, Mrs. HLfcut superviseS tho stirring, baSting, mixing and the long slow cooking 50 typical Of home cooked dishes.
 She iS trying, she says to bring to Park avenue the honey things of America - ths tweed, the maple, the pewter expressed not m clothes and furniture, but in food" Chicken FricaSee, aS American Q way of preparing the fowl as there is in the American cook-books, IS the faVorite dish of the Sunday diner ct the Waldorf. Here is the recipe used in the Home Kitchen there:
 CHICKEN FRICAsEE
 Ingredients 1 fine fowl, { to 5 pounds 1 quart boiling water 1 large onion
 { stalks or stems Of celery 2 teaspoons salt
 6 or 2 medium sized carrots
 (scraped and waShed) 1 to 6 level tablespoons flour
 Method of Procedure
 Clean the fowl thoroughly. WaSn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
The Cook Book Code
By BETTY BARCLAY


 The cook book: speaks .. language of it's own-too often Q strange, for- eign language we do not under stand. How often have we started Q recipe, just to be disturbed in the middle of 1t by some cryptic phrase we cannot decipher? Clip this cook book code and paste 1t in the front of your recipe file. It will come in handy very often.
 A Ia brOche-Co Cooked on a skewer. Aspic-A stiff meat jelly of piquante flavor.
 Au gratin-With Drowned crumbs. Au Jus-With natural gravy. Bisque-Shell fish soups.
 BOmbe-Round mold used for ices. BOnne BOuche-A good sized mouthful.
 Braise-Meat or poultry stewed in 8 covered pan.
 Canape-Food served on toast or biscuits.
 ChifHOnade-Vegetables shredded. Comp0te-A stew of fruit.
 CrOutons--Diced or fancy shaped pieces of bread either toasted or fried in butter.
 DevilIed-Very highly season. Entree-A side dish served with the regular course.
 FOie Gras-Liver (of geese). FOndue-A dish made of melted cheese and eggs. |. FOndant-Sugar boiled and beat en to a creamy mass.
 Frappe-Partly frozen.
 Fricassee-C Chicken or meat in a rich yellow sauce.
 Glace- shiny, glossy. or iced over. Hors d'Oeuvres-Appetizers. Jardlniere-Mixed vegetables. Jmliemne Vegetables cut like matches; a soup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
Crearned Kohlrabi Delectable

Kohlrabi belongs to that class of unusual vegetables which the aver- age homemaker is always meaning to try, but seldom does. If you haven't become acquainted with this member of the cabbage family, you should now that it's on the market again, for you are certain to like It's distinctive flavor. Kohlrabi iS Q vegetable that does double duty both the root and leaves (they make excellent greens) can be utilized. The simplest method of preparing the root Is to cook and serve 1t in Q cream sauce. Here's c recipe for creamed kohlrabi that's particular ly delectable.
 Creamed Kohlrabl
 2 punches kohlrahl
 l-2 teaspoon salt
 2 tablespoons butter
 l-2 cup irradiated evaporated
 milk
 Pepper
 Wash kohlrabI. Pare and dice root portion. Add enough boiling water to cover, add tho salt and boil apidly until tender, about one hour. Water should almost com- pletely ovaporate. Add the butter and hot milk, and season with pep per.
 And now for the greens. Discard tough stalks and wash leaves care- fully. Cover the leaves with boiling water, add q teaspoonful of salt and boil rapidly until tender. Chop greens very fine and season with butter.
 Because of the decided contrast in texture, flavor and appearance, creamed kohlrabi and kohlrabi greens 20 well together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
Your Table Manners
Eating Baked Potatoes

The nlcest way to handle Q baked potato that comes with It's jacket intact Is to cut 1t part way through with the knife scoring 1t length wise, then gently pry the halves open, add seasoning and butter and eat the hot potato from the shell.
 The incest way to serve baked potato however, Is to have 1t cut before sending 1t to the table. Using e sharp knife, cut c slash across the potato and one lengthWise; press the potato with the fingers to loosen it slightly and open up the cut sec- ton. Drop in big lump of butter, add paprika and serve.
 There is no rule against Scooping out the meat of the potato and mashlng 1t slightly on the plate, so that butter and Q little gravy may be added. It is not such Q neat operation, however aS either of the two first suggested.
 By oil means eat part or oil of the skin of c well-baked potato. It Is healthful and very tasty, too. Gut the skin in small pieces, add c little butter and salt and cat aS though it were egg plant or some other vegetable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
 Outdoor Dinners

So long as pleasant weather lasts there's nothing to compare with the joy of outdoor dining. But now we look forward to a change of menu, something different than those we've been having for outdoor summer meals.
 Now we enjoy peppery, well-sea- soned dishes, and something hot to begin with as well as to end the meal. It is easy to make up Q big kettle of some soup like Philadel- phla pepper-pot of Mulligatawney. and take 1t to the feast, there to be re-heated over the camp fire, Modern carry-all kettles make 1t convenient to carry such provisions In the car. If you have Q vacuum jar, the time required for heating to the piping hot point will be great- ly lessened.
 FrAnkfurters have been the sum- nier standbys; try grilled little pig sausages at this time. They're dc. liclous when roasted on sticks and popped between tender finger rolls These two special dishes-the soup and the sausage--wtll make e fine base on which to build the follow- ing picnic menu:
 Mulligatawney soup
 Chilled little pig sausage
 Between finger rolls
 Bread and butter pickles Harvest apple pie
 Toasted cheese Coffee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22

PrunO Bread Mold
 Remove the stones from one cup of cooked prunes (real stewed prunes, not fresh plums) and cut them in pieces. Add four table, spoons water and cook for three or four minutes. Remove the crustS from three thick slices of bread, butter the slices and cut them in cubes. Crush three gra- ham crackers. Put alternate lay- CTS of bread cubes, cracker crumbs and hot prune mixture in Q deep buttered mold. Press down with n weight and set in refrigerator for several hours or over night. Turn out, slice and serve with thin cream. Serves six.
 These desserts keep well for sev- eral days in the ice box. If whipped cream Is omitted there Is not an expensive ingredient in either one of the three, which makes them extra good selections for the lunch box.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22

ually and cream thoroughly. Add the egg and beat well. Sift together the -four, baking powder and salt and add alternately with tho milk to the first mixture. Add the vanilla and divide into 2 portions. Add the melted chocolate to ono and the orange rlnd to the othor. Chill. Roll out to about M inch thickness, work. ing with . small quantity ct . time and keeping the remainder chilled. Out with witch and loai shaped cut tera. Place on on uubuttered oooky sheot with ono light witch or leaf undOr c dark one, or with one dark witch on Q round of light. Bake in Q hot oven (A26'F.) for 5 to 10 min. utes. This makes about . dozen cookies. Place Q cinnamon stick ID each cup and Ali with hot chocolate. Top with whipped cream and serve with the cookies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
EEwER TURKEYS THIS YEAR

Salem, ore. (UP)-While the number of turkeys now on hand In the United States indicates c re duction of 10 per cent when coin- pared with last year, Pacific coast states will fall only 6 per cent uil- der last years crops, reports the bureau of agricultural economies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22

A0A aAAAAA ethod of intro- nclng the neces- fy food value nlo menus in avs that natur- ply appeal to lln.
 [ make use of hls observation D point out the reat need for Interesting lunch- sons when chil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22
Marketing Cooking Service
AT THE CHTLDRENS TABLE - There Is A Cupful Of Energy In Each Of These Desserts
By MARY HOPE NORRIS Raunaer-AFothers' Radio Round Table

Hzodern psychology is all against ofcing . child to eat what is bod for him all for the happy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-22

A ND it takes but Q few extra 7 minutes to give c now distiue- ton to the Halloween festlvltlesl Here's Q delicious and fascinating suggestion that will At In with the party or celebration of youngsters and oldsters allkel
 HALLOWEEN cooKlES WITH
 CINNAMON CHOCOLATE sS cup butter 1 teaspoon a6 cup sugar 2 vanilla egg 1tb squares 3 cups -four chocolate iM teaspoons s tablespoons
 baking pow grated
 der orange rind N tonBpoon salt Cinnamon sticks < cup milk Hot chocolate
 Whipped cream
 Cream the butter, add sugar grad.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
1880 r ST. NV.

rms. kit, bath ss2 so and SOS: ex-
ceptionally large rooms. 2 and 3 expos.
mod. throughout: showers: restricted: no
dogs or children. Apply resident manager.
North OaS3
Evening star., 1937-05-18
ROOMS WITH BOARD.
fContinuAd

1928 PARK RID. NV. just of 14th-En-
JOY fried chicken and other delicious home
cooked food at low cost; beautifully furn.
single and double rooms with running
water; breakfast :30-lO; dinner A.; tasty
lunches packed free; parking space free:
phone; investigate. Columbia 1855. 19'
22s SOUTH CAROLINA AVE. sE.-LarEe
front room, southern exposure for l or 2
private family.
30l5 18th ST NW-Southern exposure;
excellent meals; phone. Single. $35; dou-
BILE. $50 each.
114s LANIER PL. NW-Well-furnished
second-floor room; delicious meals; phone
Three girls. x2S month.
1401 18th ST. N.W.-Large, second floor
front; new modernistic furniture. Also
single. Phones in rooms. Selected menus
DUPONT CIRCLE NE1GHBORHOOD-
Beautiful guest home. master bed room
nicely appointed; private bath; excellent
home cooking. Decatur 1884
1919 VERMONT AVE. downtown-Select
twin beds. c.h.w.; best foods: single. $3.50;
share basement. bath. 81. Met. 12O4.
TAKOMA, D. C-Desirable double room
with meals, in private home: real home fox
two gentlemen; refs. Georgia 2T52.
110S RHODE ISLAND AVE. NV. Just of
Conn. ave.-Want l young lady. excellent
meals; reasonable; walking distance.
THE CHATEAU
1888 10th st. n.W.-Beautiful home fol
refined guests: excellent food; pleasant
surroundings: reas. rates.
TERRACE HALL.
1445 Massachusetts Ave. W.
Comfortable single room. running water;
now available: delicious food; reas. rates.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
1924 K ST. NV.

1445 Massachusetts Ave. NV.
Comfortable single room. running water;
now available; delicious food; reas. rates.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
BOATS.

BOAT. II it.. new motor second hand
500. or separately; ideal for fishing
Atlantic 354l w.
FOR SALE-Yacht Aragon. 40 by II feet
ideal for extended cruising: unusual
amount of space below decks and above;
has pilot house. stateroom, large galley.
bath, crews quarters and salon: very reli-
plant with new batteries; hull heavily con-
structed This boat must be seen to be
appreciated. Improved D. c. real estates
considered. In commission at Corinthian
Yacht Club. Inspection by appointment.
Call s. w. jerks. National 2092.
Evening star., 1937-05-18

1442 BELMONT ST. NV LARGE
room. kitchenette. porch and Frigidaire
THE THEARLE. 2l22 P ST. NW.-FRONT
apt, living room, bed room. kitchen, bath.
Evening star., 1937-05-18

Attractive. 2 exposures. living room.
Junior bed room. kitchen. dinette: over
looking gardens; available now to Sept.
Cleveland 5000. Apt. AO1. 49,
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APARTMENTS FURNISHED.

sos TO S65: 2 AND R. K. AND B.,
furn. 1870 Ga. ave. and 4526 18th st.
4os srd N.w;-oNE AND TWO ROOM
All conveniences. 1Ss
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY APT, HOTEL. Goth
and sts. MI room. Kit; bath. com.
esss' eses month e sas Ns.ien.l : s4a5 oa'
1904 PARK Rp: N.w:..coMPLETELY
bath. electric refrigeration. c.h.w.
BURTON APIS. 2l2o g ST: N.Wl1
and Sl1 so per week; rooms. $5 80 and up.
NEAR WALTER REED. 40 CEDAR ST.
2 rooms. Kitchen. bath; Frigidaire: End
ess' gas. elec incl. seb. Resident Una: msnaser. '''
GENTLEMAN WISHES ANOTHER GEN
tleman to share his exclusive apartment
Rsaess Rsef e0fssEaa BS9 oe.
INFER. l736 18th ST; NV, ROOMS;
newly decorated gas. electric refrigeration;
PARK LEE, 1880 PARK RD.-ExcEL-
lent loc, near park; l and 2 attrac. out
side rms. hall, spacious dressing rm., din
ette, kit, bath. Frigidaire. shower; . exp;
sssatefi Hdsms ssss' reasonable; "k'' monthly al
ONE OR TWO ROOM STUDIO APT
Rent allowance for looking after small
building. Apply 212l g st. NV.
81 80 WEEKLY FOR ONE LARGE ROOM
and kitchenette. twin beds; nicely furn.:
linens, dishes. silver. 4O7 @ st. NV. 23'
4O21 MARLBORO PL. NV. BETWEEN
3rd and 4th sts., Shepherd and Taylor
room apt. nicely furn., gas, light; S35. 49,
25Qs CLIFFBoURNE PL. Isth AND COL.
room with alcove kitchenette. sink: second
floor: five windows Adults. 49,
ROCK CREEK APTs 1905 ROCK CREEK
Church rd.-Nicely furn., 9 rms. kit. bath,
Frigidaire. Reasonable. Columbia 1OO63
1747 r ST. NV. APT. 3-NICELY FUR
nished Groom studio apt: Electrolux re-
frigeration; $4O-S45 month.
RMS. KIT. BATH: IDEALLY LOCATED;
Owner leaving city. Natl. 376b. day;
Adams $3.50. night.
1913 18th ST. NW-CHOICE FRONT
corner apt. 2 r.. r.. tile bath and shower;
completely furn.; adults; gentiles; 500.
451 MASS. AVE. NW.-BED R., K.-DIN
r.: elec. refrigeration pvt. b.. c.hv.; with
pvt. fam; gas. cleo. heat furn.; S45;
adults
1884 OATES ST. NE.-BED ROOM AND
Kitchen. clean, nicely furnished; reason
able; adults only. Lincoln 4S19.
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DOGS, PETS, ETC.
POULTRY & EGGS.
FARM AND GARDEN.

FLOWER BEDS cultivated and planted
have a flne assortment OF new and rare
perennial plants landscaping transplant
ing, spraying: monthly maintenance rea-
sonable. Leroy Corbin 32O2 Bunker Hill
I'd. Mt. Rainier. Greenwood 25f3-J
MARIGOLD PLANTS, giant and dwarf 10c
dozen; tomato. cabbage. lettuce broccoli
cauliflower pepper plants. 1Oc dozen; also
sod, topSoil and manure. Alonzo Sigler
Great Falls I'd. mile south of Rockville
opposite Rockville Fruit Farm. Phone
Rockville l2-F-3.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

1880 EYE ST. N.W.-Young ladies. single
and triple rooms. walking distance; excel
lent meals: refined Atmosphere: $40 mo.
3515 14th ST. N.W.-Cool. corner room.
adjoining bath; unlimited phone; 2 large
NJ, meals; so single. $3.50; double, $3.50.
1929 ST. NV. Lee-Marque-Ncely fur
nished single. double rms. running water,
semi private bath; excellent boe.d. 2Os
1888 10th ST N.W.-DouI1 front room,
every comfort. Wonderful meals.
1881 COL RID. N.W-Desirable room with
private family Of two adults. Superior
meals Col. 1881.
1901 18th ST. Nw..Master front room:
ferred; corner house. near car and bus;
hot water; phone.
FOR dIRI@One single, one room for
convenient transportation. oolu( Dia 6o23.
Evening star., 1937-05-18

Newly decorated. like new: 2 rooms.
kitchen and bath. See this for price and
location; at Rock Creek Park between Mil
lion Dollar and new Calvert ST Bridges
2il0 goth st. NV Resident manager
Evening star., 1937-05-18

APARTMENTS UhFURNIsHEp.
tContinuedJ
III III ssth ST. N~;-3 ROOMS AND
path refrigeration on house line; one apt
e SSl4 s5 Ssf 1ss 5Hs r. s e *
MI MICHIGAN .PARK-BRAND-NEW
rms kit dins1sf: kEf1Es sssh' s5a5o.
MOO Modern IN. 2,room, kitchen. bath apart
81 3 rms: kitchen and bath in new apt.
0ldE'' heat coss sSgPlisq sRAi22: s22: 80
$500 Wisconsin Ave NV. Wise. 1883.
4 RoSns,, %ss,x Bah: a,so! se.senfa { s. Porch.
Key. Barber Shop, 0O5 N. Y Ave 1ss
THE HOLMES,
5000 Dent Pl. NV.
Rooms. Kit. Bath, S425O
r. rs;Ttsl-,I4t 250i i4th ST. NV: -.
elevator; . rms. kit bath. s43. z rms.
kit. bath, S96a pe6eh; So = CT TO \; s2l.
rms kit bath; porch, elevator; Ss5.
,,o7 rv. - = W*fsHE. NC; e., s.s.
,odne Iaos sII:,t MT: oL1vET ED, NE.
retriseration, gas heat, Sas, so:
tion. heat furnished: new building S49.5O.
JOS. A: HERBERT & SONS.
Bis E. Capitol St. Lincoln ol2a.
1914 MASS. AVE, APT. 3O3
Front corner apt. unusually large rms.
In convenient downtown location contain.
ing y rm foyer aTse s bed bah
M lsi5 < a NV, ot 'HiRsS7i2I, BEfTzGIi. Dist sloo.
233 KY. AVE Sc
s14 'PaM Penna r. ave poN9EoA sE q Lise soSS 6os4
$40 OTIS PL. NV.
3 rooms KITCHEN ard bath. s37.5o.
4 rms, k and b. hea; furnished SAP so.
Newly pee Dscogsted TThr9ushout.
1913 Hs9F isth Esvs ST. s "a EaFa Apt 7.
2 rms. k. dinette; b. elec,, refg.. s4o.5O.
Available June 1.
We also have several new duplex apis.
on Nicholson st. NV; available June /.
733 10Th St. NV. Natl. o352.
ao1o WIS. AVE; NV.
Opp. Matt; cathedralo-2 rooms. dinette.
d and k path bs s59 p8rcF s sGfp sep ha es
F',Ssi,ri 81 DESls s "a 1eaa nIzi kES9oN AP ~
TUDIn uTfSSIIlg tODlilr KIN Dd n. Nt',bU.
Free refrigeration. Res mgr, Apt. 22.
SIBLEY. Is NJ ST. NV.
. rooms. kitchen and bath. SAL 90. Res.
mgr, Apt. D.
1927 x 81. NV Met. BOIL.
RESERVATIONS now
BEING ACCEPTED
NEW DUPLEX APARTMENTS.
AVAILABLE JUNE 1st.
l4th ST. NV.
Bet. Van Buren and Whittier
2 Rooms. Kitchen, Dinette. Bath;
Screened Rear POrChes.
S465O to S4s5U.
FLOYD z. DAVIS CO..
s33 18th ST. NV. Natl, 0352.
1880 R ST. NV.
rms, kit, bath. $50 so and S65: ex-
ceptionally large rooms. and 3 expos.
mod. throughout: showers: restricted. no
dogs or children. Apply resident manager.
| North 09s3.
1854 COLUMBIA ROAD.
Schuyler Arms
rooms, kitchen and SIS 90
bath
Elevator and switchboard service.
electric refrlgeratlon on house cur
rent. Res. mST.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
ROOMS FURNISHED.

442? 18th PL., NE.-All conveniences. nice
location. Michigan Park; nr. Catholic Uni
yersity excellent trans. Tom E. Jones,
Decatur 2294W.
CHEVY CHASE. .. c.. 37l5 Military I'd
tnear Conn. ave ve)-Comfortable room z
exposures sleeping porch: detached private
home; gentleman. Call after 4 pm
Evening star., 1937-05-18
ROOMS FUR. 6 UkFUR.
ROOMS UkFURNISHED.

.72O M ST. N.W.-Ffrst floor in private
l.m.i.: S12 month up.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.
DAN DUNN.

FURNITURE of every description to be
sold at public auction for storage charges
on Thursday. May 20, at 10 am. in our
warehouse, 4eo 10th st. NV, first floor
consisting of living room suites, bed room
suites dining suites dreSSers, tables,
pianos. etc. United States Storage Co.
Evening star., 1937-05-18
CORNER APT

TAKOMA PARK. MD. 40 SYCAMORE
ave, cool rooms kitchenette. bath cleo.
refrlgeration; private entrance; no boys;
Sb5. Phone Shepherd o3l1
Evening star., 1937-05-18

ROOMS UNFURNJSHED.
l715 UPSHUR NW-Unfurn. or partly
furn., south front. Ink; running water,
elec. grill; ice furn.; near bus: $50.
945 VA AVE SW.-LArge room. to en-
ployed woman, S12 month. Call 4:3O pm
18th AND COLUMBIA RD-Unfurnished
room with sleeping porch. private residence
Also furnished room. next to bath; inner
1888
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NEAR CAPITOL WIDE AVE, COOL AT
tractive. 3 outside rms. bath, kit. porch
yard; near cars: heat. h. W janitor.
Frigldaire; S52 so 80 Md. ave ne .
Evening star., 1937-05-18
SUBURBAN ROOMS.
ROOMS WANTED
APARTMENTS FUR. OR uhEuR.

FURNISHED ROOM within 90 minute.
downtown: one gentleman; must be reason
able Address Box l4s-A. Star Office
Evening star., 1937-05-18
22O9 MASS. AVE NV

FEW SINGLE. DOUBLE AND TRIPLE
ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE LARGE AND
COOL ALL NEWLY FURNISHED WITH
MODERNISTIC FURNITURE AND INNER
fslM RpoMs MAIRTssGS AiI Raans TMo MEop sTuRIq
MODERATE WEEKLY OR MONTHLY
RATES. YOU WILL, ENJOY LIVING IN
Evening star., 1937-05-18
APARTMENTS UNFURhlsHEp,

5 ROOMS. BATH GAS ELECTRICITY
telephone included; S4550. 749 1th
st.
Evening star., 1937-05-18

GAS RANGE. Tappan; practically new;
with elec. light, center oven; fully inSu-
lated: 500. Georgla Z I6
Evening star., 1937-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

o5el $3.50. Victor. sacrifice. Blau-
Elm, 144S Park rd. NV. Apt. :. Column
Evening star., 1937-10-26
MARKET AWAITS
us. STEEL ACTION
Earnings Report Due After
Meeting of Directors
Late Today.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, October 26.-The
quarterly meeting of directors of the
United States Steel Corp, always a
red-letter event on Wall Streets CAL
endar, assumed unusual interest for
the financial community today in view
Of the industry's abrupt curtailment
of production the last six weeks.
The American Iron e. Steel Insti-
tute estimated the industry would
operate this week at 52.1 per cent of
capacity. down from about 80 in mid
September and from a recovery top
Of about 92 last spring. Last week
the operating rate was 55.8, and a
year ago, 74.3.
Whether the reversal of the indus
try's fortunes would blast the hopes
of big steels common stockholders for
early assumptions of dividends was
widely discussed in market circles pre-
liminary to the directors meeting this
afternoon.
A landmark of the depression was
the final payment in March, 1882, on
the common stock
Recovery in earning power, how
ever, permitted the corporation TO pay
off accumulated arrears on the pre-
ferred stock. The last payment was
made in July. Earnings per common
share in the first six months approxi-
mated S6-most of which went to-
ward clearing arrears on the senior
stock.
Some followers of the big steel's af-
fairs reasoned the boards decision on
common dividend probably would not
be made until near the end of the
year. Many corporate boards waited
last year until November or December
before making final payments to avoid
the Federal surtax on undivided earn
ings.
However, the quarterly earnings
statement is due after the directors
meeting and Wall Street looked to it
for guidance in appraising dividend
prospects.
Evening star., 1937-10-26
BRISK CHRISTMAS
TRADE PREDICTED
By the Associated Press.

6S iiit AohOSluLru EAcoSs
NEW YORK, Oct. 26-Notwith-
standing slumps In some divisions of
industry. retailers look for brisk
Christmas trade.
There is no blinking the fact, the
retail merchant has been disconnected
by signs of grit in the industrial mo-
tor He has seen steel operations fall
sharply.
So abrupt has the drop been it has
suggested to some that heavy indus
try has virtually gone on strike so far
as forward commitments are con-
cerned.
This contraction Of activity, along
with slower manufacture of textiles
and shoes, has brought some unem-
ployment in its wake-and this has
taken some of the edge off the en-
thusiasm of retail trade as the big
buying season approaches.
Nevertheless, evidence on hand in
dicates the flow of goods across the
Nations retail counters this Christ
mas will be good.
Principal peg on which hopes are
hung is farm purchasing power. AS
some analysts see it, spendable dollars
in the hands of farmers this fall and
winter will be greater than last year.