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The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
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the body. Advocates of this prac-
tice claim that it is natures meth
cd of housecleaning. AS a matter
of fact, fasting for any length Of
time may be dangerous to health,
because it may result in the ac-
emulation of incomplete oxida-
tion products Of fat, and the de-
velopment of acidosis.
HOmemakers must put aside su-
perstitiOns, half-truths and food
fallacies if they are to nourish
their families properly.
Put your faith only in estab-
lished food facts. Remember that
upon your knowledge and breadth
of vision depend, to a great de-
gree, not only the health but the
happiness of your family.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Military Salutes

All of the various military salutes,
including the fascist revival of the
old Roman salute, may be traced
back to the purpose of showing that
the hand was empty and therefore
harmless. The open hand shows
there is nothing concealed and it
therefore invites trust. confidence or
respect of the other party. Even gun
salutes in olden times left the sa.
luting ship helpless until the gun
could be reloaded, an appreciab BILE
time with the old muzzle leaders.
The dipping of ships sails in sa-
lutte left the ship helpless for time
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Dancer of Half Truths

The most inSidiouS food falla-
cies are those which contain some
portion of truth-for example, the
belief that cooked fruit is more
wholesome than raw fruit. 1t is
true that cooking increases the di-
gestibility of some fruits and also
has sterilizing effect. On the
other hand, most fruits are easily
digested in the raw state. are
more palatable and richer in vita
minis.
A widespread belief which has
small portion, but only "a small
portion of truth, is that whole
wheat bread is vastly superior to
white bread. Whole wheat bread
contains more minerals, vitamins
and roughage than white bread.
But the minerals and vitamins
lacking in white bread can easily
be supplied by other common
foods, and there is no justification
for going to the extreme of omit
ting white bread entirely from the
diet.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Need for Exercise.

Years ago when it was found that
rest, fresh air, and rich nutritious
food would halt the progress Of tu-
berculosis. it was not unusual to see
these patients return to their
homes, plump, with good color,
and apparently perfectly we'll In a
few months or even weeks it was
noticed that this weight was grad
ually being lost, that the appetite
was poor, and the cough was re-
turning Another stay in the sana-
torium then become necessary.
The loss of weight and strength in
many of these cases was due to the
fact that the individual did not fol-
low the method of living taught him
in the sanatorium; he became care
less about his rest periods. food, and
the outdoors. In the majority Of
cases the loss of weight and
strength and the return of the synp-
toms of tuberculosis were due to
the fact that the patient had rested
almost entirely at the sanatorium
and had taken no exercise whatever.
Thus when he returned home and
attempted to do some physical work,
there was no strength in muscles,
heart. and lungs. and the relapse
followed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Vogue for Pleats Feature
of the Current Fashion

The vogue OF pleats, which is a
feature of the current fashion trend,
is not confined to skirts. A frock
which has its own matching bolero
has a pleated section below plain
square yoke A skirt-waist dress
with an all-around pleated skirt also
has a pleated blouse, the sleeves
being the only part of the frock to
be left severely plain.
The pleated fashion in millinery
is reflected by pleated sashes which
adorn many of the new broad
brimmed straw models and also the
fabric hats which have wide pleated
brims.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Fish Is Not d Brain Food

One of the most persistent
fallacies is the notion that
certain kinds of food are es-
pecially beneficial for certain
parts of the body. Many peo-
pie believe that fish is a brain
food and celery a nerve tonic. Let
tuce is thought to be a sOporific.
None of these things is true.
The idea regarding fish probably
arose because fish contains phos-
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Other FaIIacies Disproved

Science has exploded many
common notions about vegetables
which may change your ideas of
what is best to buy and eat. Many
homemakers prefer lettuce that is
light green in color and they be-
lieve that string beans which snap
are superior in quality. But it has
been demonstrated that deep
green lettuce is much richer in
vitamins and that a snap in string
beans merely indicates that the
beans have been kept in a cold,
moist place.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

1t is widely held that water
should not be taken with meals.
the argument being that it dilutes
the gastric juice and thus inter
feres with digestion. This sounds
logical and many people have
been fooled. But the truth of the
matter is that water stimulates
the flow of the digestive juices
and careful research has estab-
lished that normally, water taken
with meals in reasonable quanti-
ties aids digestion.
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case has ever been reported Of a
man soothing the irritated nerves
of his wife by feeding her celery.
And as for lettuce, it is a fine
source of minerals, vitamins and
gentle roughage, but it does not
contain any narcotic drug that in
duces sleep.
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number OF cases IN
which Graves dis
ease resulted from
the use of thyroid
extract to reduce
weight.
DR.. j. H. Means.
president OF the
American College of
Physicians, Boston,
and his associates,
Drs. S. Heitz and j.
Lerman, in the An
nails of Internal
Medicine record 35
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Fad Diets Lack Balance

Far more harmful than the faI-
lacies regarding individual foods
are the fad diets constantly put
forth by those who seek to ex-
plot the homemaker' desire for
dietetic knowledge.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

phOruS and the
brain also contains
phosphorus. H o W
simple it would be
if one could in
crease brain power
merely by eating
fish. Unfortunate
ly, there is nothing
to it! The brain,
like other parts of
the body, requires
a balanced diet. No
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Leather FaShiOnab Bile

Leather is used for everything this
year from entire dressy afternoon
suits in pastel shades to trimming
on evening gowns.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
Influencing Action

The forces that impel action re-
side in temperament. The ideals
and convictions that guide it are
hidden in the mind and heart A
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09
WHAT to EAT and WHY
GAon4ton Go4diaa Watna A9Ginat
Food Fads and FaIIacies
Nationally Known Food Authority Explains
How They May Endanger Health
BY c. HOUSTON GOUDISS
6 East 39th ST.. New York City.

SCIENCE and civilization have progressed pansakng
investigators have sought to replace ignorance with
knowledge truth for superstition But in spite
efforts, eating habits still Influenced by
multitude of food ads and ancies which should have no
nlace in this enlightened age
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Some Of these are harmless; !;
others may endangcr health. And
the hOmemaker must learn To
distinguish betceen fact and
fancy.
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

cases of goiter following loss Of
weight. In ID of these cases the loss
of weight before the goiter symp-
toms occurred was due to the re-
ducing cures.
Symptoms and Diet.
Dr.. Means and his associates
warn physicians and patients
against too vigorous reducing cures
for overweight And in cases where
operation for goiter is found nee
essary that the patient be built up
as much as possible before opera
ton.
The general symptoms of this loss
Of weight are general weakness, loss
of muscle tissue, thinning of the
blood, weakening of the heart mus.
Gle and loss of morale or ambition.
To correct the condition the fol-
lowing diet suggestions should be
followed: (a) Plenty of starch foods
bread, potatoes, sugar; (b) plenty
of foods rich in vitamins and min
erals-milk, cream, butter, cheese.
leafy vegetables, tomatoes. oranges;
(c) plenty Of fat foods-butter.
cream, egg yolk.
Meat and white of eggs-animal
proteins-are not considered advis-
able. as they speed up" the body
processes and may prevent gain in
weight.
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Dangers Of Fasting

Fasting is urged by some fad
dists as a means of "detoxifying"
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

NEW President Getulio
l y Vargas of Brazil was a far
western frontiersman in his youth,
still wearing 'bombachos, or
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

adoption Of the
constitution Of No
vember 10. His re-
organization Of
the country fol-
The Coolidge examiner., 1938-06-09

group or racial
myth, the first re-
quirement in fas-
cist technique, and
furthermore, when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Democrat Fashions
A SUMMING ENSEMBLE FOR ALL-EVENT WEAR!
Claire Tilden
PATTERN 320

Such fun, to turn "seamStress" for a short time, when the result is such a f1attering ensemble as Pattern 320! Just think, with this easy style and a few yards of inexpensive fab- ric-in the brifeSt of time you can turn out a versatile frock and jack ct that will be your wardrobe standby" throughout the Spring! And this outfit is one that will guar antee you admiration wherever you go-for there's slenderizing charm in the double-breasted panel frock, becoming collar, and simple, wrist length jacket. Nice in sheer printed silk, or foulard. Detailed Sewing Guide accompanies this pattern.
 Pattern 320 is cut in women's sizes 34, 36, 38, 40. AZ, A, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires 37s yards 39 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS Q5c) in coins or stamps (preferably coinS) for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send order to Waterbury Demo- crat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
STATE

Hollywood Hotel' and Sergeant Murphy" two worthwhile pictures the whole family will enjoy and ap- plaud, conclude their engagement at the Warner Brothers State the ater tonight.
 Tomorrow's new show will be headlined by Thrill of Life time" a merry meiange of mirth and music with a brilliant cast of comedy players, some dandy new tunes and enough glitter and girls to hold the attention of the most rabid of musical comedy fans.
 The Yacht Club Boys. Judy Can- ova and lovely Dorothy Lamour, from the radio-that romancin', prancin,' dancin' pair of lovers, Johnny Downs and Eleanor Whit ney-Betty Grable, the girl whom artists cal lthe nearest approach to perfection in form-Ben Blue, Jeff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
-BEAUTY- Glorifing
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart

Smart hairdresserS can accom- plish nothing short of miracles. Not only do they arrange hair in such way as to make the hair itself ap- pear lovelier, but they can, and do, fix tito emphasize good features and make bad ones quite inconspicuous.
 If you have long face and rather heavy jaw (the great per- centage of American women come in this category), nose which seems much, much too long for you, a turned-up nose that is annoying in- stead of cute once you are past twenty-five, or a generous supply of mature lines around eyes and be- tween your nose and corners of the mouth, new coiffure is the answer If you are minded enough to realize your defects and to be per- fectly willing to try a new hair-do, then find a coiffure expert who will try this and that until he hits on something truly becoming.
 Before and After Studies
 Regardless Of what you have been told or think about the mat ter, the fact remains that soft curls and fluf1ness about the face only serve to emphasize the sometimes rather hard lines of maturity. To prove this, Don Ross (Mr. Ross is designer and illustrator of coif- fures-not hairdresser) sketches, from a photograph, the head of a middle-aged woman, compares it with the coiffure designed to flatter hair.
 With hair cut quite short, so that the thickness of her neck is emphasized, and finished with narrow, none-too- distinct, hori- zontal waves and a flock of fluffy ringletS near the face, every line she has stands out. However, with wider, more definite, verti- cal waves, not sign of ringlet and a thick roll low at the back, the lines become less definite than the waves of the coiffure, and by contrast, barely show at all.
 If the bridge of your nose Is wide and your mouth large, stay away from a center part, MT. Ross advises. Center parts are for handsome women with slender bridges, he thinks.
 One whose face is very long needs hair low on the neck, espe- cially low behind the ears. Notice how Greta Garbo's long bob bal ances her large mouth and heavy jawline. Also, the long-faced wo- man needs f1atness on top. and, Of course, the least hair where the face is smallest.
 Rule for COiffing
 The last rule always applies put the most hair where you have the most face
 Always think of head and face as two parts which make the fin- ished pacture-never separately Furthermore, you must learn to adapt each new mode to suit your own head and face. Few people can afford to have their clothes designed especially to suit their figures, but almost everyone can afford at least one trip to hair dresser. And it's money well spent. The way you wear your hair more often than not means the difference between beauty and a merely so-so appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Erikson, Larry Crabbe, Franklin Pangborn and the Fanchonettes, one of the most highly trained chorus troupes in show busineSs-that'S the cast.
 Thrill of Lifetime : is a highly irresponsible story of show business and the summer camp business. The two merge when young vaudeville team, played by Downs and Miss Whitney, and 8 young playwright, portrayed by Erikson, attempt to prove their worth to producer by taking over camp. Things begin to happen thick and fast, with some of the highest comedy you've yet seen provided by the Yacht Club Boys, Miss Canova, Ben Blue and the rest.
 The song hit Thrill of a Life time," which is among the most played" list of the air, gives the picture its name. Other hit tunes are Sweetheart Time" and Paris in Swing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Teen-Age Manners Can Be Smart
 So you're off to the movies with a new beau! Make that first date a hve-star performance.
 Follow the usher gaily down the aisle. Let good-looking Dick bring up the rear. Or if there is no usher, Dick goes ahead to find seats.
 A bite to eat afterward? Tell your escort what you want. He gives the order to the waiter. If there's danc- ing, you can suggest a turn even if your beau doesn't. You say when it's time to go-end the evening be- fore fun lags.
 Whats the etiquette of making a date? The boy says, Would you like to go to show Friday night?' not Are you doing anything Fri day?" You say, I'd love to go"- or I'm sorry, but I've plans fol that evening""
 Grown-up poise means popularity Follow tips in our 32-page booklet on formal parties, restaurants, mov- ies, automobiles. Introductions What about betting?
 Send 10c for your copy of ETH QUETTE FOR YOUNG MODERNS to 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., 1938-01-24
NORMAL AND ABNORMAL MOUTH BREATHING

The old Quaker CD formula for graceful carriage or posture was this: Hold up thy head, hold up thy chin; thy chest out and thy stomach in." More poetry than truth in that.
 Boy or girl, man or woman will acquire a better posture by holding up the crown of the head, as though carrying a weight on the head or trying to touch an imaginary ceil- ing, and holding IN the chin, as though trying to keen the chin in- side a high stiff collar, and forget ting about the chest and the "stom- ach"-prudish for belly.
 But old errors that cling in the lay mind simply because they are old. Likewise many laymen harbor a notion that mouth breathing is always wrong or abnormal.
 Anyone running race, fighting, climbing mountain or swimming should breathe through the mouth. It is only while at rest that the breathing should be entirely through the nose. During any vio- lent exertion a healthy person must breathe through the mouth in or- der to get enough oxygen to satis- fly the greatly increased demand of the muscles, the skeletal muscles and the heart muscle. It is impos- sible to get sufficient air by breath ing through normal nose under these circumstances.
 Ordinarily, quiet breathing through the nose is better than mouth breathing because in passing through the nasal chambers the air is (a) warmed to more nearly body temperature or cooled if it be hot air, (b) cleanSed of dust particles which are caught in the normal mucus secretion of the nasal mem- brane, Co conditioned as to humid ity. If the air is too dry, it is moist ened as it passes through the nasal chambers; if it is too damp some of the excess moisture is dried out of it, so that it reaches the lungs in the purest and best condition.
 Habitual mouth breathers are more subject to throat, bronchael and lung troubles than normal breathers and this is attributable at least in part to the arritation pro duced by air that is not properly conditioned, as we'll as the more likely entrance of germ-laden dust particles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

Simple chronic rhinitis, hypertro- phic rhinitis (thickening of turbin- ates), polyps Usually secondary to sinus infection), adenoid hypertro- phy and tonsil hypertrophy are common causes of mouth breathing. In children however, it is well to take into consideration the fre- quently overlooked faulty develop ment of upper jaw and teeth, which may require treatment by the or thodontist or any good dentor who straightens such irregularities o1 teeth, whether adenoids or enlarged tonsils are present or not.
 Two or three drops of vitamin E in neutral oil put in each nostril al bedtime relieves mouth breathing from stopped up nose" in children or adults. This is harmless and ] think helpful treatment for acute coryza, acute rhinitis, acute sinus sits or the cri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Household Hints < WOMANS REALM -: Latest Styles
.RARENTS- Your
 Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

Children all have to be disciplined. But wise mother realizes that discipline is not Stimulant of growth.
 A child can mind his parents every word, and grow into a man or woman who is totally intellectual and lacking in every dynamic quail ity.
 If a child lacks courage, self confidence and energy, he will never amount to much, even though he was the best-behaved child in the neighborhood.
 Sympathy Needed, Too
 Character development is a much more complicated matter than teaching a child to do what he is told is right. Discipline is needed, but-always remember-it contri- butes almost nothing to child's development. It is little more htan a necessary remedy-like medicine.
 Growth depends on a child's spiritual as well as physical en- vronment. A young human being demands great sympathy and un- derstanding. All kinds of encour- agement and persuasion.
 If he is to become useful and happy grown-up he needs all through his childhood happy, normal home.
 Small children are indeed young and tender plants. The young shoots of sympathy, interest, and experi- ment should be guarded carefully, until they have accumulated strong growing power.
 Little Aid to Progress
 Any sensible mother knows that there are times when it is neces- sary either to deny a child privi- lege-or give him an old-ashioned spanking. Despite educational the ories to the contrary. But she should realize, too, that any extreme of punishment invariably has an un- fortunate result.
 A mother is on the right road when she sees discipline for what il is, a corrective measure, to be re- sorted to in times of need. But not to be relied upon as main factor in any child's progress.
 Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Cutting It Too Thin

Son, g, it. 2 inches tall, weigh ing around 175 pounds, plays two strenuous games basketball a week. Takes cold shower after every game. Has only six hours sleep every night. (Mrs. A. M. H.)
 Answer-He needs at least eight hours sleep, better nine while he is so active physically. At the pace he is going he is likely to suffer ser ious heart strain, if not some inter- current illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24
Drafts

If person is already i'll of cri- say measles or humps or scarlet fever, will exposure to outdoor air or draft from an open window in cold weather cause complications or after-effects. (C. S.)
 AnSwer-No. Such exposure" is generally beneficial in such illnesses provided the patient enjoys it and is not so obsessed about cold and draft as to be frightened.
 Eye Wash
 Please print the recipe and in- structions for the boric acid eye wash you recommended for sore eyes? (MisS A. T. M.)
 Answer - Teaspoonful common salt and teaspoonful boric (some- times called boracic) acid dissolved in pint of boiled water. Use agree ably warm as eye wash or eye drops as often as desired.
 Copyright 1888, John F. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-24

AIC1r you Vt SpeIII dlI EVeIInB WIII 1IlI 1c oUyS with you for days, is the way the cartoonist finally put the mans personality into words.
 That is what is wrong with most of us. Why we lead such narrow lives And why we get so little joy from daily association with people.
 We are downright stingy with ourselves. If we weren't we would discard the screens hide behind and let people know us as really Screens that we like to call Dignity, Modesty or Sophisticaton.
 We would contribute ideas to conversation instead of throwing in few words or taking no part at all.
 We would give attention to others talk with out reserving corner of minds for thinking up next remark, for thinking about something else entirely.
 Our first impulse would be to share our amusing experiences interesting discoveries with other people, instead of giving them only the gloomy story nf Ol1r small nnisfnrtneS and Dnttv or1dpeS
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wouldn't call wasted that good talk
  veg generous ourselves. stimulation persons popular preachers eternay tesyng of friendly 
 sngness of self aside might for the mind of have left.
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PIQUE COLLARDS

FOR SWEATERS
 Soften up the necklines of your classic sweaters by wearing little pique collars on them. White neckwear in pique with hand worked open detailing makes plain costumes more feminine and fresher looking. Little bows for the cuffs of your short Sleeved sweater come with the collars.
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Ho7v To Keep WeN
 Bv DR. WILLIAM BRADY. MD.

(sgned pertaining health
   No be Q Brady
  or Of Demo
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CAROLINE CHATFIELD.

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your talking her seriously
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understand she wounds other before other people will realize that taking deliberately humiaing him the laughing
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DEAR MISS CHATFIELD

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Caroline 
When the Glamour Fades Before the Ceremony ant
 the Fiance Becomes Background Character il
 Girls Dream of Love- He's Not the Right Man
Sqys Today
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

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WE, THE WOMEN --- Real UnselfishneSS
WE, THE WOMEN
THOSE WHO GIVE UNS7TNIINGLY OF IDEAS ARE MOST GENEROUS
Ry RuTH MILLETT

with people that they sngy with them selves" a we'll the other day.
 telling about brilliant generous witt ideas experiences ability other people thinking along lines.