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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
A THOUSAND NIGHT BLIND
 CSuTNA PIGS

A THOUSAND NIGHT BLIND
 GUINA PIGS
 If you have more than ordinary dificuIty in seeing clearly in a dim light or at dusk or for a remark ably long time after entering dark room from the bright sunshine, listen. If you are blinded more than other members of your family or more than your friends riding with you, by the headlamps of ap- preaching cars when you drive at night, pay heed. If you are more awkward when moving about your sleeping room at night than you should be, so that you bark your shin, stub your toe or crash odds and ends of furniture or bricabrac which have been placed in your path on purpose since you last passed that way, you swear, and how you swear, this article ought to inteerst you mildly. Oh, not that you need bestir yourself to do anything about it. But it may be something to think about if some time you reach a void although apparently still conscious
 just on dead center. Lots of minds are caught that way when the radio breaks down. If you do believe you are nyctalope, yet still wish to re- gain normal vision, if possible, the informatni herein contained may show you the way. I don't know. In fact I am skeptical about the whole thing. But it is the latest word of science on the subject, and I am willing to suspend judgment on the poidnt until, say a thousand night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Of Interest To Women

Have you a household problem to salve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose three e-cent post age stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service B'reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. c. for personal reply.
 e. When a child sends an invi- tation to another child, should the mother also telephone a message or send note to the invited child's mother?
 A. Yes.
 e. How should artificial silk fab- ricS be laundered?
 A.. Wash in lukewarm water with soapsuds; hot water makes the fab- rics tender. The fabric should not be rubbed, but should be squeezed and rinsed repeatedly until clean. After laundering, the garment should be hung over a line, or clothes-horse, and under no cir cumstances should clothespins be used. When ironing. take care that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in top of double boiler. Add flour and milk. Stir continuously until thick. cooking for about 10minutes. Add rest of oil, stirring constantly. Re- move from fire. Stir in and mix well, the salt, paprika, cayenne and lemon puice. Thoroughly beat in the egg yolks, one at time. Rheart slowly, stirring al lthe time. Doe not overcook. If cause separates, add 1 teaspoon cold water and stir well.
 For those extra good cake recipes that call for sour milk, remember this little trick when you haven't any sour milk. To each measuring cup of fresh sweet milk. add l l-2 tablespoons lemon juice. MIX sour ed this way can be used exactly like sour or buttermilk in any bak- ing soda recipe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Enjoy the Poems That Everyone Loves

How the lovely words of the old Christmas carol warm our hearts: God rest ye, merry gentlemen: {: let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Savior, was born on Christmas day"
 At this time of the year we more than ever appreciate things of the spirit, such poems as James Whit comb Riley'S:
 T crave, dear Lord,
 No boundlesS hoard
 Of gold and gear,
 No jewels fine ="
 The happy voices of children bring to our minds lines from the beloved 'Children's Hour" by Long, fellow:
 "A whisper and then a silence; Yet I know by their merry eyes, They are plotting and planning to-
 gether
 To take me by surprise"
 With Sam Walter FoSS, we feel good will, friendliness: Let me live in a house by the
 side of the road, Where the race of men go by |" These and many more cherished poems you'll want to read again and again are given complete in our 32- page booklet. By Eugene Field, Whitman, Wordsworth, Lowell, Kip ling, Browning, other poets.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of WORLDS BEST-LOVED PO- EMS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

bling human guinea pigs try 1t out and tell us whether there is any- thing in it.
 Most impressive evidence in sup port of the conception of night blindness from vitamin A deficiency is that observation of Aykroyd's which I have quoted here more than once (Vitamins and Other Dietary Essentials, by W. R. Aykroyd, M. D., Heinemann, Ltd, London):
 .@The writer has sometimes given Newfoundland fishermen, victims of night blindness, single tablespoon full of cod-liver oil, with the gratify- ing result that they were able to see on the subsequent night. There are, one fears, few other remedies so rapid and reliable.'
 Oh, I don't know. I have witt messed some amazingly prompt re- coveries from disabling maladies when various modes of administer ing castor oil were described in- advertently within hearing of little Johnny. Maybe those Newfound- land chaps were not exactly fond of fiSh-liver oil. But even if the remedy cured the night-blindness, it doesn't prove that vitamin A was the curative principle, for cod-liver oil contains also sunshine vitiman D.
 That is the fault with practically all of the experimental as well as the empirical evidence relating to this question. How do the investi- gators reach the conclusion that vitamin A Cor lack of it) is the es- sential factor, when sunshine vita min D Cor lack of it) is also con- cerned?
 If thousand readers of this who are subject to nyctalopia, night blindness, difficulty of seeing in a dinly lighted room or in the dusk or on dull cloudy day or against traffic glare, will test the thing by taking capsule of 25,000 units of vitamin A and no vitamin D or any, thing else with it, morning, noon and night for a month-or three capsules daily at one dose if pre- ferred-and report their experience, we ought to have fairly good idea as to whether vitamin A has any, thing to do with night blindness. But remember, you are not doing this as a favor to me. don't care whether you choose to remain blind or recover, am suggesting the ex- pertinent as favor to you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
ToMORROW's MENU

BREAKFAST: Pineapple juice with lemon, dry cereal, bacon waffies, honey, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Ripe olives and salmon toast, watercress sand wiches, canned plums, cookies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Poached f1lletS of fish,p arsley potatoes, buttered carrots, broccoli with substitute Hollandaise, jam tarts, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

bridge with the neighbors, listen to what 8 man who deals in per- sonality has to say.
 "It is more im- portant for health. happiness and an ideal personality to learn to play than to read con- stantly, listen to the radio, and go to the movies"
 T h at is Dr. Henry c. Lin k NV-A R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

not? Albert and I have it all fixed up, haven't W e, Bucky? S a n t a Claus is going to bring so m a n y pr e s e n ts right down that chim- ney there isn't go- ing to be room for them all.
 He's going to put 8 big train right there by the table, the biggest train you ever saw. And a fire truck. and a big
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

I'm Agin It Please give your opinion of a sterilizing operation on a man or a woman. c. Y)
 Answer-On general principles I question whether it is ever justi- fable.
 Coffee I have found that a cup of black coffee for breakfast overcomes the most stubborn constipation. Can you tell me why it works? I don't take
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

"Now, Bill," Helen shook her head at her brother.
 Bill, with small Albert on his knee, made a face at the boys mother and pretended to be offended. Why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
By RUTH MILLETT

Before you start feeling sorry for the hard working husband whose wife drags him away from his easy chair several evenings week to dance at the country club or play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Latest Styles
WOMAN,S REALM E
Ho1e, To Keep Well
By DR WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

the iron is not too hot; medium heat is best.
 @. How often should a normally healthy adult have thorough phy- sical examination?
 A. At least once every two years, and one each year is not too often.
 (See our general Question and Answer column on the Editorial Page.D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Caroline Chatfield Says To-day
What of a Physician Who Gets Sentimental With a Mans Wife and Then Sends Husband Bill for Services Rendered?
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:


 will think of mother of six children who has such tell have? I'm not bad have keen conscience worried to death would like to believe that IS passing that tormenng but have had this all the thirteen married life The family physician nothing between married that life could the him since he'd met didn't reply told him that awakened emotions that had been awakened thought of husband and six children Miss Chated want to put him out of my mnd but how could where might hm passing fancy? Don't feel ingsS straight l.. E..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
ANSWER:


 taking wOd doesn't make diff fancy duty marked
 
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 Doesn't tell that there will be less grief in mastering this emotion that than letting master wreck home send crashing down the heads of Doesn't that priing conscience disaster just ahead? Yes it dOes
 Leaving right and the expedent take husband that want change physicians
  will saeguarded matter of time until take another which will be ETevocable
 otherwise with unless they reasonably winds favorable They with married unless they believe that the object the dish lick platter take credit nothing ment at the hands of family physician invited and silently believes coming
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

ing of school budgets even though the
Superintendent lays the blame on the
Auditor In many Of the School bud,
gets filed with the Auditor, the valua
tons as placed by the County Super
intendent were much higher than tho
actual valuations. 1t is the duty OF
the County Commissioners to levy
taxes on the actual valuations. This
will mean that these school districts
will have to go in the "red' this
next year because it is the duty OF
the Auditor to issue warrants to the
full amount of the budgets, The law
ESQ provides that building fund war
rants can not be registered and that
nc warrants can be issued on spec
ial levy until the beginning of the fis-
cal year following the making of the
levy by the County Commissioners.
The law absolutely prohibits me from
issuing these warrants and still you
were being told by the County Super
intendent that it is entirely my fault
because these warrants are not being
issued.
1 am asking for the support of the
people of Grant County for the of
flee of County Auditor upon the rec
ord which I have made in the office
during the past four years; not be-
cause I belong to your organization,
your lodge, or to your church; not
because you particularly like me nor
hecause you expect some special ia,
vor from me if | am elected, but be-
cause 1 know that l can operate the
office because of my training and
previous experience, more economi-
cally and efficiently than my repub-
lican opponent, ]. R. Thomas. AS far
as I have been able to ascertain he
has had no training or experience in
office work and it will be necessary
for him to hire an extra deputy to
do the work that I am now doing,
at an additional expense to the tax
payers of the county. After making
a search of the records I do not find
that he is taxpayer in Grant County.
! am a taxpayer and know the prob
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

economy and the satisfactory condi-
ton of the records is ample evidence
of efficiency. The conclusions, there
fore, is an efficient and economical
administration of the duties of the
office what is said of the effic-
iency of the auditors office is like
wise true of the clerk IS department
with no desire to overestimate or
to make too strong statement in re-
gard to the efficient administration
of the incumbent clerk-auditor, it will
suffice to say that she and her Mssis-
tants take a pride in records well
kept and in service courteously and
and economically rendered The bud
gets are very religiously guarded to
the end that the law is not violated,
but on the other hand absolutely com
piled with in the minutest detail"
Since l have been County Auditor l
have refused to alter or change any
records in my office or to permit
them to be altered Or changed. I have
not accepted the assistance or finances
of anyone to whom I would be later
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

lens of the taxpayers.
In order that you may know what
MY record in this office has been l
quote from the last Annual Report
of the State Auditor who checked the
two offices which l have held:
eve find at this time, as we
did at the time of our last report, a
very satisfactory condition in this of
flee. Miss Staley was elected to the
office of clerk auditor at the. General
Election in the autumn of 1884; her
election to the consolidated office Of
clerk auditor is convincing proof that
her services as county Clerk, were
duly satisfactory Staley in or
der to keep the Trust Fund cash in
tact, took it upon herself to cover
the loss of this fund through bank
failure with her private funds.
The condition of the records and
accounts in the auditors office is
found to me in most satisfactory con
dition. The fact that the department
came so nearly operating upon self
sustaining basis is proof sufficient OF
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

obligated. I have not asked for nor
received the support of any other can
,!idate nor have I made any trades.
am grateful for the support CIV
en- me in the Primary Election and
if reelected 1 propose to give you
service and earn my salary. l am ask
ing for your support upon my record
and assure you that if reelected l
will give you my best efforts to serve
all Of you.
p. A. STALEY
Democratic Candidate for
County Auditor.
paid Adv.)
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03
To All Voters
Continued from page one)

dent of Schools, because 1 do not u.s.
sue school warrants over and above
the amounts budgeted for. It might
be of interest to you to know that the
law prohibits this. The Auditor has
nothing whatever to do with the max
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03
THE NEW CARS

We have two new Ford cars for 1e3o-better cars
and better looking-but we also have an entirely
new car.
It's called the Mercury 8. 1t fits into our line
between the De Luxe Ford and the Lincoln-
Zephyr. 1t is larger than the Ford, with 116-inch
wheelbase, hydraulic brakes, and new 95.horse.
power V-ype s.cylinder engine.
We know that our 1889 cars are cars Of good
qualify We think they're fine values in their
price classes.
With new cars, new plants, new equipment, the
whole Ford organization is geared to go forward.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

1t makes any kind Of weather to order. The
weather it delivers every day would take months
to find in Nature. Our cars are weather-tested to
give you good service in any climate anywhere.
In other tests, every part Of the car is pun.
ished numerically. Then our engineers tear it
down to see if they can find abnormal wear or
any sign Of weakness.
The money we spend on tests saves you money
on repairs. And your family car is safer and more
dependable when we put it in your hands.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03

that no ones hand touches but ours. Of nearly
everything else we use we build some quantity
ourselves, to find, if possible, better and more
economical ways of doing it. The experience
and knowledge we gain are freely shared with our
suppliers, and with other industries.
We take no profit on anything we make for
ourselves and sell to ourselves. Every operation,
from the Ford ships which first bring iron ore to
the Rouge, is figured at accurate cost. The only
profit is on the finished result the car or truck
as it comes off the line. Some years, there is no
profit for us. But we see to it that our customers
always profit. A basic article of business creed
is that sale economically constructive unless it
profits the buyer much more than the seller.
Our new plants have helped us build more
value into all our cars for 1889. That means
more profit on the purchase to the purchaser:
We have not cut quality to reduce costs.
We simply will not build anything inferior.
NEW TESTING EQUIPMENT
While we were putting up new plants to produce
cars, we constructed new equipment to test them.
The first weather tunnel of its kind ever built for
automobile research went into operation at our
laboratories this year.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03
The Fords Tell Their Plans
t&or1939
"

IF WE KNEW anything better we could do for
i the country than make good motor cars, we
would do it.
By every one doing his best in the job he
thinks most useful, this country is going to regain
its momentum. We have tried to do our best in
our job.
When business was suddenly halted in its recov-
cry more than year ago, we determined that we
should keep going anyway, if not at fu1l-volume
motor car production, then at getting ready for
greater motor car values that would help future
production.
EXPANDING FOR THE FUTURE
We began to build 81 million dollars worth Of
plants and equipment We felt that if we
could not employ all men building motor cars,
would employ many as we could building
better production facilities.
We were told, of course, that this was no time
for expansion, that wiser business policy would
be to ehold everything"-which means, stop
everything. But ever got anywhere
standing still.
Besides, we are NOT defeatists. We do not believe
this country has its best days. We believe this
country is yet in the infancy Of its growth. We be-
lieve that every atom Of faith invested in our
Country and our People will be amply justified by
the future. We believe America is just beginning.
Never yet have our People seen real Prosperity.
Never yet have adequate Production.
But we shall see it! That is the assurance in
which we have built.
Business is not just coming back. 1t will have
to be brought back. That is now becoming we'll
understood in this country; for that reason 1889
will be cooperative year. Manufacturers, sellers
and buyers will cooperate to bring back the BUSH
ness that is waiting to be brought back.
This construction program is almost completed.
1t has increased activity and payrolls in number
of related industries. 1t has given better facil
tiles for building better and trucks, and
eventually our tractor which is being perfected
THIS MEANS MORE VALUE
The current program has provided tire
plant, which will turn part Of tire require
ments ;. new tool and die plant that will help
us cut the cost of dies . and steel.prcss plant
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-11-03
THIS MEANS MORE VALUE

The current program has provided new tire
plant which will turn part of tire require
ments . new tool and die plant that will help
us cut the cost of dies and steel-prcss plant
that will enable us to make more of our own auto
mobile bodies. These are in addition to the plants
we already had for producing glass, iron, steel,
plastics, and many other things.
We don't supply all our needs, of course,
and never expect to. The Ford engine is one thing
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

oLDs "6" Del. Coupe, 36-Rumble seat
and radio: former owner (name ON re-
quest) ,babied this one and gave it most
throughout: call our bluff: see it and
drive it. Butler Bonded, S497 Lee D.
Butler. nc, 1877 18th St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

1885 Ford De Luxe TudOH-Ovsrdrivo,
new heater radio. Will finance
WISCONSIN 2436
5000 Wisconsin Ave. Before 5 p. NJ.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

PLYMOUTH

$40 CREDIT on new Plymouth for $685.
| S. J. Rolph, % Avon Ave, Hyattsville.
Nd. End floor.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

Plymouth 1887 2-DOOr Touring sedan
A carefully driven. low-mileage car
that looks like it Just came from the
showroom and runs the same wav,
Priced to sell Immediately.
,,oo - EVANS-PALMER, INC,
@sos COhn. ave. Next to Hot ShOppO
The Washington times., 1938-04-13
STUDEBAKER

STUDEBAKER 1884 Trunk Sedan-$195.
Mr.. O'Day. DEC. 1447 (Dealer.)
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

Plymouth 1888 4-DOor Touring OO1y
sedan - You can now solve Set 10
your worries. with a low-priced car,
and low upkeep; rides like new; re-
duced for quick sale. 1915: special
SOLD through this ad, -
COAST-IN, INC,
O1-423 Florida Ave. N, e. AT 72OO
The Washington times., 1938-04-13
GRAHAM

lash 1882 De Luxe Sedan Trunk: original
paint like new; upholstery spotless; heavy
uty tires; practically new; perfect mechan-
Miss Harris.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13
STEUART MOTORS
9Th and New York Ave. N. w. Nat. 5000
| Open Sunday and Evening"

Ford 1887 Tudor Sedan-Truly pACE
a beautiful carl Here is your OkUO
chance to own a practically brand-new
car at a tremendous savings from new
car price: guaranteed for 30 days or
1000 miles. See Uncle Joe for bigger
values and lower prices.
CHERNER MOTOR co.
1871 Florida Ave. N. w. North 1856
Open Evenings
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

See us or phone Decatur 1900 IL you
wish to sell your car. If you still
owe money on it, we will pay It off
and give you the difference in cash.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13

PACKARD 1881 Std. 's'' sedan-6
wheels; to the LIST buyer, S125, Coast.
In, 9Th and Florida Ave. N. E.
The Washington times., 1938-04-13
AUTO LOANS

AUTO LOANS IN 5 MINUTEs!-s2s to
$500 Open evenings. AUTO MART
2S05 Georgia Ave. Columbia 1870
AUTO LOANS-Confidential quick service.
1102 18th St. s. E. Lincoln 1878.
NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE CORP-Auto
loans: confidential, prompt, courteous.
1929 Eye st. N. W. NAT. $500.