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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBETN
Editor, JOurna. of the American
Medical Association, and Of
Hygeia, the Health Magazine

Ordinarily, when the skin is cut
or when there is a wound In any
other part OF the body, the blood,
after q brief flow. will begin to
thicken, or coagulate, a clot will
form, and the bleeding will stop.
Though this process has been
known for many years. the nature
Of coagulation is not yet fully I'M
derstood
We do know, however, that clot-
ting of the blood depends on many
factors, both chemical and physi-
cal, and that interference with any
one Of these factors may disturb
the whole process so that clotting
Of the blood Is delayed or inhibited
completely.
Any one can see that it Is i'm
mensely important to stop the flow
of blood, because otherwise the
victim will die. For that reason
many methods have been developed
for testing the coagulation time.
Surgeons usually make such tests
when. before operating or a per-
son, there is a suspicion that his
blood will not clot correctly.
After a surgeon has studied the
length OF time required for clothing
the hrmness and consistency OF the
clot, and other factors by which he
can decide whether normal coagula-
ton may be expected, he then can
decide whether 10 operate.
One of the factors definitely con-
cerned In clothing Is the number Of
platelets In the blood. In addition 10
the red and the white blood cells,
the blood contains certain formed
elements known as platelets.
The normal pIatelet count Is 200, 900
TO 100000 In each cubic millimeter
OF blood. II the number falls below
10000 TO 10000, the person may
suffer with severe bleeding; If the
number Of platelets falls below TO-
900 for each cubic millimeter, there
are likely to be certain hemorrhage
symptoms.
Methods have been developed :or
counting the plateiets exactly as the
red and white blood cells are count
ed.
Another test commonly used n
mt Of bleeding tins. Ordinarily
y q finger or ear Is punctured with
4 sharp needle and the blood wiped
OF with piece Of gatize or blottine
paper at regular intervals. prefer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
The Family Doctor
Decrease In Bl0Od'S 'Platelets"
Nav Be Cause Of Severe Bleeding

ably every minute, the bleeding will
stop in less than three minutes.
In some cases, the bleeding may
last 10 minutes, In which case 1t Is
considered to be prolonged. There
are, however, cases in which the
bleeding will go on for hours unless
suitable steps are taken to stop 1t.
People who have prolonged bleed
ing time are likely TO bleed and TO
bruise easily SO that their skin
usually will be full Of black and
blue spots. Whenever person finds
that he bleeds and bruises easily, he
should nave a competent docto;
study his blood to determine
whether he suffers from any of The
diseases that are associated cspe-
cially with a shortage of platelets
or other disturbance Of hcmor-
rhagic character.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
EVERY TOOTH is WORTH A
THOUSAND DOLLARS

Pyorrhea means purulent dis
charge but the term has been ap-
piled most commonly to chronic in
Inflammation of the gums, especially
the periosteum or bone-covering
membrane lining the tooth sockets
This chronic Inflammation Is accom-
panied with more or less suppura-
ton or pus formation and shrink
age of the gums and consequent
loosening of the teeth. Not all gum
Inflammation Quilts, gingiyitis) is
pyorrhea, though dentors Otter re-
fer to the earlier stages Of pyorrhea,
Briggs disease) as interstitial gin
givitis when they find the gums
around the necks OF the teeth In
volved.
In the light of present knowledge
the view acceptable to most doctors
and dentors who have studied the
question Is that pyorrhea Is funda-
mentally nutritional condition,
that Is to say 1t Is a manifestation
of faulty nutrition. Nutrition, as we
docs use the term, means much
more than proper food. It means
the assimilation (metabolism) OF
material whereby body tissue Is built
up or repaired and energy liberated
So you see 1t includes digestion
absorption, utilization or assimila-
ton, excretion, In fact the works
After all, when a physician finds
that q child or adult is poorly
nourished" he doesn't mean the pa
tient doesn't get enough to eat
Most victims OF malnutrition get
enough to eat, many eat too much
II 1t Is true that pyorrhea Is Q
nutritional disorder 1t does not fol-
10 what correction of the nutri-
tional fault will cure pyorrhea
After the condition has progressed
for any length Of time there Is In.
evitably more or less atrophy, vast
ing, shrinkage, degeneration OF
less atrophy. wasting. shrinkage. de-
generation or shrivelling OF tissues
OF course, with impairment or Loss
OF function. Degeneration may b.
stopped, but Regeneration Is another
matter. One can as reasonably ex-
pect to restore the characteristics o.
youth to an individual whose hail
has grown gray and whose skin hai
become wrinkled as TO restore nor
NAL teeth and gums after pyorrhcs
has been allowed TO exist for month";
or years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
Y0n1" Children
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

What books are best for chill
dren? It's no wonder parents are
puzzled, with so many kinds to
choose from. Now Olive Roberts
Barton, The Waterbury Democrat
NEA Service child training expert,
provides the answer In a series
Of three special articles, Of which
the following Is the first. She does
not name titles but indicates the
sort Of books that will most likely
benefit certain types Of children.
What is the best book you have
for a child of six?" asks the lady al
the counter.
The salesgIr1 has a ready answer
why, here Is brand new one BY
1t Is delightful"
Bonnies mother may as wei
have said to the grocer, "Wha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

have you that Is good to eat for
q little girl of six?" Because he
won't know about her skin trouble
and the careful diet the doctor has
prescribed. Or that she is allergic
to a certain element that causes
hives.
The young woman at the store
may know all there Is to know
about the relative value Of books,
but she won't know your, child,
and her Cor his) disposition. That
is something that the mother will
have to decide. This is the gap be-
tween buying and selling children's
books.
Adults Like Amusing Ones, Too
But there is one common ground
that is safe, and constructive. This
Is to have plenty Of amusing stories
about. Writer'S Of children's fiction
have recognized this for many
years. Why is 1t that grown-ups like
10 read stories aloud to little people
and later lose all interest in reading
to their offspring? Because they
enjoy the droll humor and the
funny situations woven into the
early tales.
But the child takes them seri-
ously, you say? Yes, he does seem
to, indeed. But inside he chuckles
to himself. He feels gay and debon-
naire like the little rabbit, or the
bear or the pig who pretended he
was cloud.
1t Is good for children TO laugh
They arc born with a natural sense
OF humor that fails them all toe
early. And they adore the sound d
words marching along In rhyme
This is a natural instinct In keep
Ing with the sense Of dancing, oil
marching and anything done To
time.
Nonsense-rhymes may not make
for continuous diet, but they pro-
vide the vitamin D Of early read
ing. When children like the sound
Of words, the gay effect Of words
we have the cornerstone Of the
reading habit that will build UP Of
itself later on.
You Can't Go Far Wrong
Actually, 1t Is almost impossible
to 90 far wrong today, In buying
books for small people or selecting
them at libraries. The theme used
by experienced writer's accents the
lively and the humorous.
| Is 1t bad for young children tc
read sad stories? Are they never
TO have any knowledge of sadness
or trouble? Not sentimentally sad
No.
About fact books. Are they al
right? The ones on trains and air.
planes and plants and trees? Abso-
lutely excellent. The child likes tt
learn far better than we know. Anc
at this age he Is also interested ir
short stories about other children;
lively adventures In which Timothy
always gets back home safely.
Watch the moral tale. 1t serves
a good purpose. but overfed on IT
your George or your Bonnie viii
silently make mental reservations
4 1t depends largely on your chile
himself. Never read anything thai
increases his, or her, particular feal
or phobia. Don't insist. Children arr
strange.
A. a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

that slight risk think every child
should have a dog or cat as pet.
Weak Feet
Do you say htat a tendency to
fiatfoot in growing child means
the child doesn't set any yitarnins?
--(Mrs. n. M ~}3
Answer--I believe insufficient vita
min d often accounts for weak,
pronated or potential fiatfeet in
children In their early teens. Send
ten cent coin and stamped envelope
bearing your address,, for booklet
Care Of the. Feet" XVI
Copyright 1887. John r. Ollie co..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

grain Of salt in lieu Of salt water getting Off the shelves Of cruise
Florida EmbrOd
cred WOODEN decks the pretty beach denizen Charlotte
flef HarbO bodice laced
with brief skirt likely
lot Of the attractive beach REFERS grand hoppy
that Watt New York
Miss Watt bandanna printed linen Tyr0ean motif
hair in place.
RIGHT:
informally
colorful ensembles
shopping Howard Cushing
linen Stacks extra wide at the ankles peasant jacket avih
broidered with high
left summeh length polka dot silk About
she knotted a white chiffon scarf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
ANSWER:
DISGUISED.

lonely neglected wives could join hands and make
probably girdle the globe What's do about 1t?
things wife do and the last thing she should
1t is well nigh impossible for
friendly and toward husband who behaves
didn't wife, She hardly greet him with
the dinner table when she
perfectly dinners he will be out and
dates dances Hew she
refrain from being jealous when she has rivals? How can she pre-
and cheated when night
night goes leaving at home to suck
out? Well wives do and that's
the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

1t requires the full cooperation Of
doctor and dcntc- to insure the best
possible rccIlts from treatment Of
pyorrllca In any case, Neither should
take any significant step in treat
ment without the ganction of hic
colleague. Only in this way can the
progress Of pyorrhea be checked. y
The, general health , invariably
suf7ers when pyorrl1ea exists. The
principal reason for the undermine
ing of health is the nutritional de-
ficiency that causes the trouble,
Another reason Is the constant I'M
oculation or poisoning OF the body
by absorption OF septic products
from pus-pockets about tile teeth
and gums, absorption through the
Emphatic and blood stream. Swal-
lowing OF pus or other poisonous
cxudations from the gums Is corr
paratiyely harmless. !, III
The soreness, tenderness, spongi-
ness Of gums as well as looseness
or perhaps loss of teeth tends TO
prevent proper Inasticatioh OF ma
t,lral foods or to make the. patient
avoid healthful foods which require
much chewing In favor OF less
healthfnl ones which require little
or no mastication, and this lends
| to digestive difficulties Of various
kinds and often to further nitri-
tional deficiencies. as WIN be ex-
planned In another article IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

good cook knows
that one secret Of
the culinary art
lies In effective
flavor contrasts.
That's why every
member of the
family will enjoy
this Apricot
Tapioca For.
mingled with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

worth counting roof clothing food and certain sort OF
Of these be tossed aside lightly as
living well knows Why throw away
ripped and the buttons lost
take its 1t better to mend and
wear Why separate father from his child
advantage normal family life because the
shabby much better to mend what can pc
mended patch up patched and go bravely
CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
NEW NEIGHBoRs

Gary Cooper and Fred MacMurray
will be next-door neighbors when the
latter, who is currently playing oppo-
site Claudette Colbert In Para
mounts maid Of Salem" builds his
new home In Beverly HIS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
GRANNY GETS BREAK

Her grandmother In Great Falls
Mont, had never heard Martha
Raye sing or had seen her In hef
acts until the Paramount comedy
sensation recently made a spccia
trip there just to perform for her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
ACTOR INTO BUSINESS

Frank Morgan has become q sub
stantial Palms Springs business
man. He recently purchased a site.
built a furniture store which has
Just opened for business, and Mrs.
Morgan Is operating 1t. .'Ea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
TRAINS FOR ROLE

Franchot Tone took an intensive
course IN military drill and bayonet
practice to play his soldier role N
'.They Gave Him o Cum" with q
former British sergeant as bis tutos'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
Hozv To Keep Well


Srnhy
write In 10
only few be n
ucOun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
CAROLINE CHATFELD.

of inter
un"unbe for pubIe"tl"n vii be nn.wsr
confidence Write Mis-" Ch"thed In care
Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Boy DisIllxes Meat

My son. hged g.. does not like lrneat.
I force him to eat a small portion
every day. Am ] right In this. or
should l serve instead the dairy
food he loves? - Mrs. II. r. L.
Arlswer--If he has plenty Of milk,
eggs, cheese, 1t doesn't matter II he
eats no meat. Give him vegetable
soups made with meat stock. He viii
acquire q taste for meat In due
course.
Child and Dog
Is 1t ali right for a child Of four
to have q dog? She had worms a
week ago. and the doctor said she
probably gets them from the dog.
MRS. II. McA.) 9,t
Arlswer-Ycs. Children commonly
get worms from dogs or cats the
eggs OF the worms are in the
animals saliva. Teach the child to
wash the hands carefully after
touching the doc Or cat Even Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

They to work and improve their appearance brush up on
dancing be in high spirits rarn to
looking for They
gradually into the picture Dsgraceful s
with husband unless she's hidden and she
wanted unless she's
n q good hum0ur.
jam with she loves can talk her.
the about her rights to this and that She may
factories but rights
nothing those she wins by making
right his support which the law
the rest based on love-
not on law.
wives at home happens that they
their The various
the wife killer Sometimes
there and the selfish husband
foes the surplus himself And
remain bachelors at
heart; wolves IN sleeps clothing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
The Democrat
TESTED RECIPE
BY Frances Lee B6yto

LIVERY woman knows that one
Il secret Of smart clothes lies in
attractive color contrasts. Every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21
Caroline
Chatfield
Every Wife in Jam With Husband Talks Herself
Black in the Face About Her Rights. Barring
Her Right to His Support All Her Marriage
Rights Are Based on Love, Not on Law.
Says Today
c1'A. s.sa-s.s.a. u. .. ~,,..s onass,
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

MISS CHATFIELD:
would like hold
together possible tempted to pull and make
brothers
parties with
jealous. Maybe but without
within rights when she objects her
he wishes leaving her at home have
with him. feel that have
with him. but only occasions invited
myself
again. Won't advise console me?
DISGUISED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

Elegance takes the place Of slack
casualness after dark at Palm
Beach. Mrs. Jay O'Erien Of New
York has her hair done in a fetch
ing roll couture for an evening at
the Patio. Her gown Of printed
chiffon 10 trimmed with @ cluster
Of flowers cut from matching
print.
LEFT:
ClaGsica:lJ beautiful at GIL tines,
MRS. William E,i:nclanticr Stew
art CT New York ccorrs gaudy
prints fer . black chjf7c1 evening
go@:,, ccna,le-ncntcd by nhcrt
c:7c, vita matching ,-2,.rE, Of lux-
uric:..s dark cah.e, wien she visits
Palm Beach r.S..:t club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-21

NEXT: Books 10 make you cry.
Copyright, 1887, NEA Service. Inc.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15

rooms occupied for office purposes If he actually pays rent, and also the cost of light and heat fur nished these rooms Also, he may
 deduct a portion of the wages paid domestic servants whose time is party occupied in caring for these rooms. Membership dues in professional societies are deduct able. Physicians and dentists who keep in their waiting rooms cur rent magazines and newspapers for the benefit of their patients may deduct this item as a business ex- pense. The cost of professional journals for the taxpayers own use is also a deductable item.
 The cost of technical books is not a deductible item, being a cap- ital expenditure, but propor- tionate amount for each years de- preciation. may be deducted. De- preciation may also be taken on office furniture and equipment. h. surance premiums on office or oth- CT professional equipment and lia- bility insurance should be appor- toned and that part of the pre- mium attributable to business may be deducted as a business ex- pense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH a By w. l.. GordoL.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T am through with my work for the day. Say, T have finished my work for the day" "
 Often Mispronounced. Forward. Pronouce for-werd, a as in for, e as in her.
 Often Misspelled: Ampere; ere, not eer.
 synonyms: Imaginary, ilusory, visionary, fanciful, chimerical. .s.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours.' Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Effeminate (adjective); having some characteristics of a woman. An effeminate and unmanly fop- pery. ."-Hurd.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15
Horoscope 'The stars incline
 but do not compel"
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l6, 1887

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is. 1887.
 Threatening aspects are discerned in the horoscope for today, accord ing to astrology. As the new era advances tumult and change affect nations and individuals.
 Disturbing news may be expected from time to time through the next few weeks. Old ideas will be supp planted by new as chaos appears to extend through the social fabric of the entire wofld.
 The seers foretelI the emergence of great men and great reforms ,after dire struggles against pro- |gress.
 Under this planetary government the forces of dstruction or disinte- grafton may gain power, but there is to be a thorough reorganization of international relations.
 This is an unfortunate sway that encourages accidents and seems to .presage loss of life through var ious causes, which may include storms, war and disease.
 Secret agencies will continue to work against democracy and there will be novel forms of propaganda, but the United States government is to gain supreme influence among the people on the planet Earth.
 Many strange alliences are prog nosticated for European nations when friends will become foes and foes will prove to be friends.
 Surprising events are prophesied. The unexpected is to happen in minor as well as major affairs. h. dividuals are to reflect what gov Iernments accept as inevitable. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of activ Iity in business as well as social affairs Journeys may be profit able, but strangers may practice de- captions.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly intelli- gent and industrious. Subjects of this sign attain distinction through persistent effort.
 George Kennan, traveller and writer, was born on this day 1845 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include George F-,rvey. editor and diplomat, 1864; Van Wyck Brooks, writer, 1886.
 Copyright, 193D
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|IncOnle 
 
Professional Men May De- duct All of Their Nec-
 essary Expenses

A professional man may deduct all necessary expenses incurred in the pursuit of bis profession. These include the cost of supplies used in his practice. office rent, cost of light, water fuel, and telephone in his office, the hire of office as7 sistants, and expenses paid in the operation and repair of an auto- mobile, based upon the proportion of time it is used in making pro- fessional calls or for other pro- fessional purposes.
 Many physicians use their resi- dences both as their offices and their homes. In such instance the physician may deduct as a business expense the rental value of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15

Juneau, Alaska, February 12, 1897. SPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given that the Director, Bureau of Mar inc Inspection and Navigation, under date of Feb. 3, 1887, gave au- thority under the Act of Feb. 19, 1920, to change the name of the gas screw NOHALICO to LUCILLE. Said vessel was built in 1883 at Seattle,
 Wash; her official number is 232390; her gross tonnage is 26; her home port, Juneau; owner, To- men Commercial Company, Nome, Alaska. JAMES J. CONNORS, Col lector of Customs.
 Feb. 12-13-15-16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15
MODERN ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

Q. At what age should child be introduced to guests? W f A. There is no particular age but it should be done while the child is young, so he will possess a natural social ease as he natures.
 @. When man calls at a ho- tel to see someone, is it necessary for him to present his card to the clerk?
 A. No; his name is sufficient.
 Q. When travelling on a steam er to whom should one go to have valuables taken care of? M
 A. The purser. a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-15
THE WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE

It is often said that history repeats itself Further most current actions major degree predicaec lpon the experiences of the past Through this pro ess major sciences have been built up, step by tep through the laboratory of experience.
 The statements of Governor Clarence D. Martin published in Saturdays Empire relative to the detri mental effects the elimination of fish traps has lad the economic structure of that state worthy If the unbiased study of all who sincerely inter sted in the welfare of Alaska.
 Governor Martin in his inaugural address said
 T direct your attention to an alarming and costly trend in one of our major natural re- sources and industries-the commercial fish cries industry on Puget Sound and the Co., lumbia River It now is obvious that Initiative IT, which adopted by the people two years ago, is not working out as well as had been promised. Since this law became effective, our neighbors Oregon and British Columbia, aretaking more and more of the salmon, while Washington5 share is decreasing This is es- pecially disappointing because, while our neghbors are taking the bulk of the fish, we are spending much more money effort and time for the rehablitston and conservation of the salmon run.
 Just few figures reveal graphically that the trend is detrimental to Washington
 In 1882, Washington packed 81,000 cases of sockeye salmon valued at $975,OO0 British Columbia packed 65000 cases, valued at $79OOO0
 In 1886, Washington packed 43000 cases valued at S515,000 British Columbia packed 180000 cases valued at $2,160000.
 On the Columbia River in 1882, Washing ton took 100000 pounds of Chinook salmon. Oregon took 850000O pounds
 In 1886 Washington took 3,60000O pounds. Oregon took 11,6OO000 pounds, ttt M
 This problem deserves your determined at tention. There are other phases, too, but shall not go into detail at this time have ~ asked the director of fisheries to submit to es you the findings of comprehensive survey, also certain recommendation and trust Y, you will direct your. committees to meet jointly g wNh flle fisheries director for preliminary study of your problem sThkA fisheries depart4 As ment will submit a pro8rsnnsfof your consif3 z < eration, but should like to make one recom- mendation: That we dectares that the states sg- interest is larger than .ahd spror to that sof ss any or all of the conflicting groups or forces within the industry; and that we shall by law regulation, control and distribute the fish cry resources as found best for the present and future benefits of the state whole
 In the light of the State of Washingtons expert ence it is evident that Alaska should consider wei ts own fisheries problem before taking action tha night jeopardize its major industry