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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Your Children
By Olive Ro6eyts Barton

New Years means resolutions, usually droary fingers that point tho hard way. But, mother. Why not mako c few mental "do'B" and "donts" to tighten tho months ahead, instead Of making it hnrdoF for yourself?
 I am not going to suggest that you stop worrying, because you will worry anyway, but ! am going to recommend that you enjoy the children more, instead Of breeding over faults, or jumping to dark con. clliSions about small appeutcb or runny noses. In family Of chile dren someone D certain to Dc under Dar every once in c while. eo it is best not to conjure up diro poeei. bilitics but say to yourself, as tho farmer replied when asked K nc thought tho rain would stop, " als ways has,; say firmly, "ThD wont last forever"
 Overcoming MOtony
 Housekeeping takes on c iIioiots onous note during the deep months Of winter. You are shut in more or less, end small things take on too much importance when Wo havc nothing else to diss tract Us, Even the menu ai1noye US like bussing mesquite. "Wna! shail I have tonight?" Wo i1iill over tho same old standbys. Shall it Do pork chops and carrots or short iibs end dumplingB; round steak and corn pudding or iafnb stew with onions?
 why not take an hour some day and make ID seven lis1I Magaglros and papers gre full Of suggegtlons that take the burden of planning off the housewife Tack them up in the kitchen And each morning have c look, Mothers little helper b an ready for tho day. Vary these combine tons aS you like, Of course, but the biz burden Is of your Illliid
 Thon, as fresh air k the best antidoto for blues thero N, right in tho middle of things, stop aiid
 put on your wraps and fubbers, and walk around the block. 1ns Hnlc uUUply WHu ket tlU HVuDe uAt out of your lungs. The baby Compiicates it c little. but tiiileBs it H too stormy or cold wrap hin up afd wheel him right along. You viii De getting c break in your house rounds, and oxygen, too.
 Contagious Quletness , Think over the matter Of touChy tempers and causes Of friction. Maybe everybody b too quick with tongues. Hay, T ain going to have more peace around here, but first of oil 1 am going to talk less myself" cuietflebs ifi tho mother Is contagious. Smiles arc very catching, too, Maybe the children will De more Cbedieiit # they hear you singing. Gan you sing? No? Too bad. ! thought everyone knew "Yankee Doodle.
 The New Year should mean . new page. Tt should be . happier one, with eveFybOdy doing Just tho best he Caii. We can, at least, skip wishing foF the AnattAiss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

Test your knowledge c. correct social usage by answering tho fol- lowing questions, then checking against the authoritative answers below:
 1. How B c brides wedding ring usually marked todayr
 2, May the bridegrooni's ring also Do marked with initialS2
 3. Is c piece of jewelry a suit. able wedding gift from tho bride. groom to the bride2
 (. If fruit juice Is served at the wedding reception, instead of some. thing stronger, should the guests drink to the bride and grooinP
 s, Does the bridegroom or his best man usually hand the clergy. man his fee?
 What would you do if--
 You aro c young man engaged 10 n aIrl and ono of her relatives offers you the use of . houae in which to gpond your honeymoon
 la) Accept it ik the offer tita In
 with tho plans of your fiAnceo
 and youESolfS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
MANIFESTATIONS or CHRONIC
 OXYGEN DEFICIT

INTERPRETATION VT OHWVNAS
 OXYGEN DEFICIT
 Besides headache, the anoxia or oxygen deficit due to frequent mild gashing with carbon inoncxido or to daily exposure to small but def' mite adiniXtures Of the colorleSS, odorleSs. taSteleSS gGS with alr, may give rise to Soino other signs or symptoms which are often wrongly attributed to "neurasthenia," run down condition" "overwork," fat. pue' and the like--vaguo and sel. dom satisfactory explanations for any impairment of health. Yes, and even 'indigestion"-but let Us waive the question of Indigestion" herc-- suffice to say that no such state or malady is recognized in pathology, no matter how many pages Of com. mon sense consideration the pubs lieity man of tho big clinic prints about 1t.
 .. Languor, strange unaecountabie languor in one who iS not ordinars fly subject to it and has done noths Ing to warrant it, may well arouse suspicion of chronic anoxia, whether from carbon monoxide gaSging or from altitude or from any other ii. terfereneo with the vital oxidation process of life. The languor of % anoxia is commonly associated with q palloF, but although the indiv. dual looks anemic, examination Of tho blood usually reveals, instead Of A reduction in the number Of red corpuacles, on actual increase in number above the normal together with c corresponding increase in the iron coloring matter, the reins oglobin, from tho normal % per cent or more to 100 or ii0 per cent, as hemoglobin is measured by the clinical test.
 Anorexla Co two dollar word for lack of appetite or poor appetite) iS c familiar manifestation or coins plalnt of persons suffering from carbon if1otoxide anoxia. When this K accompanied with actual nausea at times the victim is likely to con. clude he has some kind Of "indis gestion" and to blame tho food, the cooking, his nerves, worry over business matters, domestic respons abilities and SO on.
 If exposure to carbon iilonoxldo Is habitual or frequent, say iicis dental to employment or bad Condi. tons in the home, notwithstanding the characteristic pallor the pale skin becomes Strikingly flushed at times and with this ioverish Hush. Ing there is moro or less mental confusion or irritability and . vague senSe of alarm.
 10 H my conjecture, take 1t or leave 1t, that anoxia, whether from carbon monoxide gassing or from other cause, is tho real pathologie state in c good many cases at present ticketed "neurastheria." |" According to the old masters, the old timers as l coll 'em, who cons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

she's wearing'a . perfectly plain. col- larlcss number of slate blue chiffon wool and an old silver locket on . heavy chain tshe found 1t in Lon- don that summer she took all the pennleS she'd saved and went abroad), she carries with her two wide silver bracelets (they look old, too but they arent) and some but- ton earrings of hammered silver.
 If the day just goes on as days shouldn't, the bracelets and earrings stay in tho purse, But If somebody Epeeial asks her to lunch or If an old roommate says, "I'n in town for the night--como by for c cock. tail on the way hoine," the extras in the pockotbook come In pretty handy.
 rho jacket trick is another. Tako ono basic dress, get three jackets (nice, simple ones that can be but- toned up the front or worn open) two silk and one wool, and you can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

ffiust about throw away your head. ache powders. Your wardrobe prob. iems are over for the rest of the winter.
 Black Takes Any Color Jacket
 A nice scheme would be: dark wine dress, silk packets In warm pink and pale blue, wool jacket black or light gray. If yau start with Q black dress, jackets can DO any color under the sun.
 Q you have Q gray fur coat and If your budget will allow for . coIti- plete new set of accessories, this D tho time of year 10 switch your color scheme. Blossom out in navy blue aS Q relief from the black you've worn sinco September. or In creamy hOgio with brown accosSorieg. 1T you are Q pretty forward.minded gel. itS not too early for Q print--j,lst tho time, in fact, to look for Q model trimmed with print or Q Dit of gay color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Zd Hnts = WODlANS REALM - Ldtest Styles
GIOMing Yourself
Hv AmciA naEs
MA eerylce gtAfl WrlleF

NEA Service Stan Writer A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise will keep any figure supple and graceful. one who bends forward and touches the floor with her hands 10 or IS times each morning simply won't have knees which crack when she gets up out of Q chair or leg muscles that ache after Q short walk.
 Stretching routlnes are most efa- Caclous when practlced In the morn. ing. When you have turned on the alarm clock, throw back the covers and begin Co stretch like Q cat. Twist this way and that, pulling walstllne muscles, strengthening your neck, tlinging arms up and down. Now get up, stand ln the middle Of the door knees stlfs, bend forward and with feet lightly apart keep touching the floor with hngeptips. Touc,. right toes with left hand. Reverse, touching left foot with HABUb tluttue kvoPuNe ~ vtshSos
 If you are trying to lose weight, got rid of . waistline bulge or keep hips slim, you must do special exer- ciseg, of course. And these should be done regularly, too, Everyone, how. ever, faE or thin, tall of short young or old, needa to do simple exercises which make for grace and figure beauty,
 You can do hand and arm exer. cises every time you apply hand lotion, Instead of covering hands and wrists with ureaEth or lotion, then rubbing it in haphasardly, get into the habit Os massaging it in with . great deal of vigor. Open and close fists rapidly, bend wrists backward and forward. Move hands in every possible Tiaaner and direc. ton until joints and muscles feel relaxed and slightly tired.
 During winter months, it'B Q good idea to use night cream on arms and elbows one night . week. Scrub elbows with Q complexion brush while you are taking your nightly bath and don't bo too gentle when drying them. Immediately after. ward, smooth on night cream, then massage it h. If elbows tend 70 DO diFcoiored, apply lemon juice, lot it dry, rinse of before ltiassAging them with cream.
 NExT-Speclal problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

This is the twelfth and last In a series In which Dr. MOTHS Yishbeln discussed cause, ehect anA trea atment Of diseases Of the nervous system.
 tNO. 4OS)
 Rv DIR. MORRIS TISHBElN Editor, Journal of the American
 Medical Association, and or
 WyRela. the Health Magazine
 when peripheral nerve lone that passes toward the outer DOT. sions of the body away from the epinal cord) becomes infiamed, there s likely to be pain and interference with It's function.
 some forms of neuritis or neu. rainia are almost unbearaple, especially those which affect the nerves of the face. Tn Q typical faciai neuralgia, the characteristic nain iS Stabbing, along the course ,f one of the chief nerves which S,as three branches spreading over the face from e center near the ear. ~
 The nerve may be 50 sensitive that any cold current Of air blow. lng on the face, or even the light touch of q finger, or the ordinary movements of the face and jaws may cause the sudden stanping pain. ,..
 When the eighth nerve, which controls the sense of hearing, w alfected, there may be disturb. allceg of the sense of hearing and oe balance, with sudden sensations oE dizsinoss and sometimes nausea and vomiting.
 ff tho inflammation affects the neryes that control the sense ot 1aste, there may Do disorder Of <hls sensation. sometimes pains Ii, zfe throat, or at the base Of the 3ol,eue when eating, chewing. sWailowing or talking. In many Of s sese conditions the place where Ehe pain is felt may appear abso- lutely normal.
 Nowadays . neuralgia or neuritis nay bo relieved ln many different aSs. Tho phYAlclaa cap prescribe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
NAOMI CHAPTER HOLDS
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

About 100 adults and 70 ehil. dren were present last night at the annual Christnas party glv. en by Naomi Chapter, Order 0f Eastern Star at Temple hall. Ru. dolph 1roleman impefSehated Santa Claus and was assisted durs ing tho distribution of gifts by Mrs. Seth Bailey,
 The drill team of Waterbury assembly, Order of Rainbow, pef' formed, and Q program, Of enter. tainment was presented under the direction Of Mrs. Elizabeth Mac. intosh. Tho program Included songs by the British War Xeter' ans dlee club quartet, Mrs Theii1. aB Eyenan, Robert currle and Miss Evelyn Doasley. dances by Miss Ellen DoWeB and Mss Louise Dorgeioh, c reading by Mrs, Mary Wilkie, And q duet by Robert Clr' rio and Mrs, T'helfaAB Eyeinah, A0s CompaniBt were Robert BoWeB, Mrs, James Burton and John Pearson. |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

ceived and for c generation Success- fully upheld tho theory of "neuras- thenia" or weak nerves, the dbtinc. tive symptom was quick fatisabiiity. That, I believe, Is tho very first manifectlon of anoxia. Physiolog. iStS have found that brain tissue k most sensitive to any deficit Of oxygen. So l wonder, Just wonder whether deficiency In the supply of or the absorption and utilization Of oxygen is not tho primo factor iii most cases of socallod weak nerves" And l wonder, just wonder whether tho lack of Vitanin D in the average American diet is not tho explanation for this anoxia in many cases where neither carbon monoxide nor altitude can Do con. cOrned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
PERFECT STEPS AT HOME TO AVOID DANCE ERRORS

No wonder Nancy and Tom are hurt because 50 few invitations come their way. Truth B, they're, c nuisance on the dance floor. t
 Tom works NaneyB right arif1 up, and down iii . pulnpshandle gripl They bump Into people because NanCyB almost impossible to lead, \
 Leaning forward, throwing her, hips out At Aii awkward angle, Biiel ioBes her sense Of balance, Then siie keeps herDelf from stumbling by, hanging, Cheekst0seheek, like c, dead weight around Toms neck {,
 Sec yourself As others see you,I Check ID on your dancing At home, before a mirror. Correct posture fl, graceful aiid easy. Stand erect Of baiig Of feet, keep affiiB ct ab0ut BhouIdeh height 'fhe iTiAfl h0ldB his partner directly in ffoit og him, '
 Daiiish AWkWAfdneBs and teach 1. yourself latest dances from dlas i, grams, btepsbysgtep diFeeti0hD ih . our gs page booklet, Fox tEot, waltz, , fiiiflba, tango, COUfeE IN NEW BALLROOM DANCES Co Waterbury DemOCFas Home Service, eSB Sixth Avev Ney Y0Fk, N, Y, De sure Co write plRliiij yelif NAME, ADDRESS, e1a ths NAME Of booklet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
The Family Doctor
Neuralgia Easily Relieved But Pain
 Is Warning Signal To Be Observed
r N. Rsg. 0. .. Pat oR.

one of several hundred different nreparations which have the power to lessen the sense Of pain.
 m the case of the fifth or tri' gemiual nerve of the face partic' ularly. 1t is possible to nJsSt,, in!ect s'SU. ss to the nerve and block the possi- bllity of sensation passing along It.
 New surgical operations have been developed whereby to opei, the tissues and dissect out the chief cells, known as ganglion cells, iron, which the nerve arises. The operation Is difficult and Of course the function of the nerve may pe the pain in the worst case is 50 severe that the operation may Do c lesser trouble.
 m every case of persistent pain, the importance of e prompt and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
MIND Your MANNERS

(b) Offer to pay for tho use of
 the houBo2 Co Decide it would be poor taste
 for you to accept tho offer
 since it came from ono of the
 brides relatiVes2
 
 Answers 1. S. L. M. and r. c. R,, Decom- Dor 2, io37. 2. Yes. 5. Yes. HiS gift should be solno- thing for her personal adonment, {. Yes. Q. The best man. though, of course, it Is given to him by the groom. Best "What Would You DO" solu- tion--ta).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

Getting ready for iieWsDeaBoti Ae- tivities? High time you were think- Ing of c refreshing and fiattefing srock for your afternoons or clubs meetings and tea partiesl Cheese Pattern Bi4, and B0e how much younger and simmer you'll app0afl tt's fun to make thIs becoming Claire Tild0n model, for tho aecoins panying Detailed Sowing Guide shows you exactly how to cut and stitch It's simple seams. Just see the unusual long or threesquarter length sleeves, simple bodice with BhouldersdAftB, and gracefully hared skirti And of course you've noticed the choice Of dainty contrasting ties ends or trim Coliaf.
 Pattern Di4 B cut In women,s sizes 34, 30, 3e, 40, 42, A, 70 And 4e, Size 90 requires 3M yards 90 inch fabric Afid M yard contrast.
 send FIFTEEN CENTS (1BO) in coins Of stamps tpfeferabiy c0inB) for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER
 Send orders Co Waterbury Deiiis ocrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Phosphorus

AuVuWthVAuD
 What effect on health would n. sufficient phosphorus in the daily diet haVo2 (Miss D. II. W.
 Answer--Well, not 90 good. Good sources Of phosphorus are lean beef, milk, cheese turnipS, peanuts, plain wheat, oatmeal. potatoes. car. rots, driod beans, almonds. Cofns elementary relation between cal- cium and phosphorus assimilation --the one aids the other. Adequate ration of vltamin D daily essential for assimilation of both; for OK. ample, average Of six irradiated yeast tablets daily 10 supplement the dict, especially during the 'wifs tor months. or cod liver oil or ,hali- but liver oil If you prefer it--six teaspoonfuis daily.
 Cataract
 You advised c young woman not to marry because she has cataract, implying that cataract iS heritaDlo. My psychology study has given me the impression that cataract iS not hOritable. (H. O.
 AiiSwer-Cataract H CoiigenitaI m certain caseg--present at birth or devoiping in early childhood. Phy' sicians regard this as heritable'
 Chronic Arsenic Poisoning
 Your allusion to the 'gariic-like odor" on the breath of person with chronic arsenic poisoning led to tho diagnosis of my husband's case We wrote t0 Dept Of Agriculture, Washington. D. o.. end received c lot Of printed painphlets on tho lead arsenic sprays oii fruits and vegetables. (Mrs. Y. Tj
 BaCOn
 What is the food value Of bacoI, compared with other meatsS w. !. R) AnSwer--It belongs at the top cf tho list for rutritive value tcaloFies), i, appetizIng tasts, digostibility, vitas min content.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
By MARIAN YOUNG

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 New York Double-duty dresses are doubly important to the busi- ness girl at this season. She may be thrilled to death with her new even- ing gown and have more fun than you can shake e stick at in the new dinner dress, but she does get more invitations to luncheon, tea and in. formal dinner than to parties and balls in the grand manner. So silk daytime dresses, preferably those which are simple enough for the office, but nice enough for ten after work. too, are indemand right now.
 The formalized shirtwaist dress stii liS the answer to e working maiden's prayer. It doesn't have to be black, but, if you hope to wear 1t to the office day after day the rest of the winter, 1t better be dark, wiht light touches, If any, easily re- movable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
shlrtwalster Becomes Dressy

shlrtwalster Becomes Dressy
 one of the incest versions Of the shlrtwaister Is two.plece. with Q straight skirt, kick. .pleated at the sides, and c tucked bodice. A tiny collar of white lace finishes tho highish, round neckline, and the short sleeves, moderately puffed. are banded with matching lace. Without the collar and cuffs, this iS the per" feet background dress for jewelry'
 Tho modern business girl, who would rather not get to a cocktail party at oil if going means daS1ing home to change, makes the most of tho current vogue for costume jewelry. She collects beads, neck- faces, bracelets and clips. She knows how many gadgetS it takes to make an office dress look like c special date dress.
 At least one business woman wo know tucks some bit of costume jewelry into her handbag almost every morning, For instance, when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
DEAR MISS cHATF1ELD:

DEAR MISS CHAIFlELD' - .,, ,.
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 give me a rabbit foot for luck N"-'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Ho1y To Keeb WeU
By DIR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

Indenty there's widely spread rumor hat nagng sn sx cuavey feminine to undand how gahoo currency; beside nagging husband naggns vie S ow tey do excel almost form Of poF en uo hest small matters usually connected w none They shushed with tears and tanun reaso S Az out of the women by naggg n wi keen up But deal with mans haggmg
 o urh o forget M Let the wife once learn n"' lesson free CANVAANG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
TODAY FASHION TIP

pieats for daytime and evening are featured for youthful midseas son frocks in the Paris couture houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

What about taking the subject of the budget? What making of the housekeeping M which you play? Initiate him into the mysteries and tne ncac buying groceries and running mem age Hell surprised Right get little account book put down penny you spend naming time he brings up subject book him and don't let him on from peuSng tne best but knowing you are no m fabe you want him to find faults where you've been suggestions how you can improve your eco monies. worth trying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

accurate diagnosis cannot Do over- estimated. Pain is c warning sig. nal. Tho intelligent man will heed the warming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
FANCY BOXES COLLECTED

Austin, Tex. (U.p.)--Mrs, Connie Cara BroCkette. University Of Tex. aS language professor from yeEt Worth, has aii unusual hcbby--tiie collecting Of boxes. She has hav' eled ext0nSiveiy, afld each city 1al added to her collection Of oddly gisaped and decorated boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
ANSWER:

Dear lady, through with the appFo- wives and don't let ts get you down. well and good conscience you ehcuInV let the criticism you unhappy YOu aren't expecting probably trying get n the wrong way You whenever he touches this sore spot you irritation tune and crywhch ts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

-d of conceane your feelings this janty Lohario stine yo feelings for him. Bring the boyfrnds of your own age au show him that at the same game Tn tn oy @ S hst will hep your with him and t doesn't work yor WI" ' much happier the long run OhT0HA>" SAN'AN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

p.ohews of .s. " sos punic"tor s nTs Write Miss ch"e" es's "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

able and take off our glasses Of dFeafiis. We caii Bay, Were oil iIere, and God bless iis eACh and every Oiie." We iiave the formula
 fcr peace and content right fiji sccpyrsi,t iSy, NEA service, insj
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Caroline Chatfield.
When It Comes to Nagging Wives Are PiIkers Beside
 Nagging Husband Who Are at Their Best in Small Matters, Usually Connected With Money.
Saps Todqy
pEAR Mfes cNATTIELD:

MISS
 question destroying our happiness and wonder you can perexy My husband is hard" working thrifty who his bills and lays aside something we buy anything however much we need until s accounts are settled prices much lower made household budget which necessities including plenty of plain food and milk children As food prices him for slightly larger allowance which e gave gudgng
 worth compimened by friends economical which the house yet my husband who should be commenting me has only criticism Tor what ne cg my that's a he that must go back to the old budget could supply table the old could with potatoes but know proper diet for growing children am hurt over It. feel instead receive criticism It getting of and want to know am expecting too much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

NExT--speclal problems.