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The Washington times., 1938-10-24

age goes in for ribbing and gag
ging with more gusto than any
White House group in history
taking the tip from its humor-
loving chief. But the Murray
rib got out Of hand.
who are these Arthur Muir
rays in the party?" asked a cor
respondent.
''Well, you see the White
House expects the King and
Queen Of England to visit us
next spring so to make them
feel at home at the formal ball,
the Roosevelt family is going to
learn the Lambeth Walk" came
back the dead-pan reply.
Some Is minutes later it was
discovered that a couple Of dis.
patches had been thrown off
the speeding presidential train
in which Colonel Murray, was
solemnly identified as the Amer
lean maestro Of the dance halls.
Later came the corrections
and the roar Of laughter from
F. D. r. when he heard the
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

4OxCCA w OC@
pend mainly on the census fig
ures Of 1880. At that time, there
were 68,266 children under 16
years Of age in manufacturing
industries and 1,184 engaged in
mining. There were also 397,-
985 young people of 16 and II
in manufacturing and mining
industries.
However, three distinct factors
arising since 1880 make any up
to-date computation almost i'm
possible. The first was the
NRA, which caused an immedi-
ate drop in child labor employ
ment. But when the NRA was
declared unconstitutional. child
labor at once increased. The
third factor is that many States
have strengthened their laws
against child labor in recent
years.
The wage-hour act specifically
forbids shipment of goods in in
terstate commerce by employers
Of children under 16 in manu-
featuring or mining or Of chill
dren under 18 in any hazardous
or unhealthy occupation.
"GHoST OF GENERAL"
Understaffed and fighting
against time. the wage-hour di-
vision during the past week has
been reminiscent of NRA during
the hectic days Of the first New
Deal. While Administrator
Elmer F. Andrews was holding q
press conference the other day,
some one in an adjacent cor
ridor raised his voice in an
angry below.
1.-The ghost Of General John
son." murmured one Of the old.
timers present.
ONE ON EARLE
The Capital scanned the re-
ports from the field of the poll
tical campaigns being waged
over the country and awarded
the palm for the weeks best
political wiSecrack to Penn.
sylvania's G. o. P. candidate for
Governor, Arthur James. James
was discussing the grand jury
difficulties of Governor George
Earle, who Is now seeking to
unseat Senator Puddler Jim
Davis.
Governor Earle is no longer
running for the Senate, he is
running for a suspended sent
ence," the Republican candidate
insisted.
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

= ny OAA~ ~41S
Isle Of Sell,
Scotland, are
still q bit be-
wildered aS
to how their
identity as
members Of
the preSiden-
tial party be-
C q m e con-
fused " t h
the American
d a n c i n 6
teacher, Ar.
thur Murray.
The answer
is that F. D.
u 1e A~kA0np
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

p r e s e n C e
a cross the
H u d S o n
W o uld end
the old con-
troversy over
prior rights
to the name
Krum Elbow,
M In tyre,
W q s r e q d y
with t h e
interjection:
From now
on. all COM
plants W i'll
ha We to be
of divin e
The Washington times., 1938-10-24
By JOHN opoNNELL AND DORIS FLEEsoN

DOUGHKEEPSIE, Oct A-Punning quips have been roll
ing off the tongue of White House Secretary Marvin
(usces) Mcintyre with smooth regularity these days.
--latest gags to give F. D R. grin:
When Democratic Candidate Charles Polet commented in
Hyde Park that Lehman had made excellent selection in
naming John Harlan Amen to prosecute Brooklyn scandal
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

ployment fig
ureS in trying
to determine
h o W m a n y
children will
be affected by
the wage-hour
act that be-
comes the law
Of the land at
1901 q. m. to-
m o r r o W.
Katherine F.
Lenrot is
aIaSaP - tlaA
bureau.
Th e y are
RAnnAA IA IA
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

charges, Mcintyre cracked:
"The last word in prosecutors
is naturally Amen"
And when a visitor remarked
to F. D. r. that Father Divine's
The Washington times., 1938-10-24

story-alSo the report that in
some stories his guests were
written down as Sir and Lady
Murray. 1t was then that the
President called reporters Uc his
study, presented them to the
smiling Murrays and with a
grin thanked the correspond
ents for knighting his guests,
wondered If perhaps the CORE
spondents couldn't go q bit fur
ther and make his good friend
Colonel Murray q Marquis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19

laughed at this idea. He knew how full the life was of Q popular girl like Sally, one party after another, a date for every waking moment, a round of places every night, a few hours sleep squeezed in each morning. Pretty hectic, but fearfully exciting and gay. No time to spare beside the home fires, or to waste in solitude or thought. Never a dull moment.
 "I hope" Corey added, that you're going to have some time for me, Sally, my pet. We'll do all the hot-spots, paint the town crimson, if you say the word. This will be my last play-time for a spell. After graduation I'm going to settle down for keeps. You won't know me, I'm going to be such a different guy! I've got my mind all set on a certain goal. And you know when I set out to do something I won't give up un- til I make the grade"
 He put a subtle implication be- hind his light words. For the goal Corey had set his mind on win ming was Sally herself. By the way" he added, not giving her a chance to say whether she was go- ing to have time for him, or not, "have you forgotten that you owe me payment on that dare we made? Check, Sally, my sweet? About Dan Reynolds, I mean. That was one man you failed to tame and get to eat out of your pretty hand" Corey was so preoccupied in lighting a cigaret that he did not notice the swift flash of pain in Sally's bright eyes, or the color ebb from her cheeks. That's one reason for this visit. I came to collect"
 How is Dan?" Sally asked. This was the reason she had welcomed Corey so heartily, had been glad to see him. This was the question she had been waiting to ask him. She wondered how she could ask it now so quietly, when it meant so much to her, when during these long months that had been the only question weighing on her mind.
 She had had reports, of course, from Doctor Barnes through her fathers lawyer, who had handled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19
. sERlAL STORY
 SKIS THE LIMIT s..o nDs@Dt Al. .+. +vM"R.ss .. n:
e0PYRiotfT. tess MIA sERwcE. Ite.

the doctors bills and hospital ex- penses. But she wanted to hear from someone who knew Dari who had seen him just recently, talked with him
 Hes coming along" Corey glanced up at Sally now. There had been something in her voice. That new note of quietness, of stability that somehow seemed to be what marked the difference itl her that he had sensed. "AS well as can be expected. z1e hobbled about on crutches, after more than month lying flat. He's walking now again"
 "Walking2" Sally eyes shone, her breath came with little rush of relief and joyousness. "Oh, Corey, I'm so clad. I was afraid he might never walk the same I mean = as he had. Maybe, before long, he will be able to ski aga n
 T hardly think so." Corey would not have answered. quite 50 bluntly, had he known what. 8 blow it would be to Sally. Hell hardly take up skiirlg in a hurry He's walking, Sally. But he prob- ably will always walk with bad limp"
 (TO Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19
ARMY TO ORGANIZE
 BIBLE CLASS SOON

Formation of Bible class for the Salvation Army early in January was announced last night by Secre- tary Charles Rietdyke.
 Ceremonies in which the infant son of Adjt. and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg and the infant daughter of Sgt. Maj and Mrs. Frank Duren were dedi- cated to the Salvation Army were held yesterday. Col. Sven Wiberg of New Jersey was the principal speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19
ca MUM CRACKERS

some Of the statements are true. some Are false. Which are which? i. France collected rent from me United States for the trenches in the world War.
 2. The tomato plant is a native ~ England.
 3. Electric current makes ex- posed wires hum. \.
 "A crow can talk N is tongue s slit. 5. Pish frozen in solid ics may 1e revived.
 
 Ansmers on Baah Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19
CAST OF CHARACTERS

SALLY BLAIR = heroine. She had everything that popularity could win her, except DAN REYNOLDS - hero. He might have had Sally but while he was king on skis COREY PORTER was king of the social whirl. So . <. But go on with the story.
 
 Yesterday: Sally is shocked by Che seriousness of Dams injury. Tn remOrse, she asks his forgive ness, kisses him gOOdby. Is 1t forever, she wonders?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-19
TRACY CELEBRATES

So elated was Spencer Tracy at having scored three goals for his polo team at the Riviera field Sum- day, that he bought breakfast for all at his table in the Metro Gold wyn-Mayor comrnissionary the fol- lowing morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

has dark blue cast. Noticed sug. geStion in one of your articles that small doses of Epson salt may help excretion of metallic poisons. Have been taking a teaspoonful of Epson salts daily. (Mrs. M. c, D.
 AnSwer-I doubt it will help such deposit of silver in the tissues. Per- haps small daily doses of iodine or iodide would be more likely to help excrete some of the silver.
 Vaccination
 Is smallpox vaccination used for the prevention or treatment of any other disease? Is inslilin used for treatment of any disease other than diabetes? e. B. K.) v
 AnsWer-l. No. Perhaps confusion arises from the sloyenly use of the term vaccine" or bacterial vaccine" for bacterins which are used for pre- yention of some diseases (typhoid fever, for example), for treatment of others (acne or chronic arthritis. for example). 2. Insulin is not used for treatment of diabetes, but merely to aid in the utilization of carbohy- drate in the body-in any condition where this may. be deSirable; for ex- ample, irisulin is sometimes helpful in enabling underweight persons to put on needed weight and some times hlepful in enabling a victim of tuberculosis to make more headway against the disease.
 Copyright. 1888, John F. Dille Co.) | EsVna snxrrr xxyTTrr xurrr.g,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
COLD CREAM AND OTHER SKIN
 ENGAGEMENTS

Ointment of Rose Water Ung. Aquae RoSae) made according to the formula in the U. s. and British Pharmacopoeias should not be con- fused with various so-called "cold creams, although these may be similar in some respects. Oficial ointment of rose water contains no paraff1n oil, liquid petrolatum, min- eral oil, white petroIatum, etc, but only spermaceti (Suhstance from head of sperm whale) and beeswax bleached white and almond oil. The official ointment of rose water is therefore kinder to the skin. It should be made up fresh, in what ever quantity will sufflce for a month or less, by the pharmacist, after the formula in his Pharmoco- poeia. Or the following is approx imately the official formula, if you care to try your hand at making your own:
 Pare into fine shavings one ounce of spermaceti and one ounce of white beeswax and melt them to- gether with moderate heat. Then add five ounces expressed oil of al- monds. Now dissolve as much borax as you can take up on a dime in l 1-2 ounces of stronger rose water, and add this to the other mixture. Then stir rapidly and continuously, or beat with egg beater or with heavy spoon until the mixture be- comes uniformly soft and creamy.
 This serves every purpose a cream can serve in cleansing, protecting, soothing or beautifying the skin. It relieves irritation, itching, chapping, Sunburn. Judiciously applied to old skins it makes them look younger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

Joan and Dick couldn't have danced so srnartly few months ago. But look at them now! That sophisticated rumba they learned by practicing at home from diagrams.
 Clever, the subtle waving of the hips as they switch weight from one foot to the other. And how expertly they combine short quick steps and languorouS pauseS in real rumba style.
 You'll find it easy, too, to step out to throbbing colorful music in gay rumba variations. Try this Ha- bara Turn:
 1--Take a short step back on the left foot. AND-Take a short step back on right foot. 2-Take short step back on left foot. PAUSE for half a beat. 5 AND 4-Continue the circle by taking three more quick steps, right, left, right. Repeat till a circle Is completed.
 Do all the latest dances as easily as thatl In our 32-page booklet a famous dance teacher shows with step-by-step instructions and dia- grams how to do basic steps and new variations the dreamy waltz, graceful tango, spirited rum- ba, popular Westchester fox-trot and shag.
 Send lOc in coin for your copy of HOME COURSE EN NEW BALL ROO.Sis DANCES to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave. New York. N. Y. Be sure to write plainly you NAME. AD- DRESS and the NAME ys beekies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
|Of Interest. | To Women

Have you household problem, to solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad- dress, enclose 2 three-cent post age stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Bureau. The Democrat, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washing ton, D. O., for a personal reply.
 o. What is a preventative for sweating windows?
 A. Dissolve 3 ounces of glyerine in one quart of alcohol (63 per cent) to which little amber oil is added for scent. Rub the inside surface of the window with it, and freezing, dimming and sweating will be ob- viated.
 e. What precautions can one take against wrinkles in the face and neck?
 A. After washing the face and neck thoroughly at night with warm water and pure soap, rub briskly with ice water, using the palms of the hands, and splashing cold water until the face and neck tingles. Ap- ply, a good. mild cream and massage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

ignoring, if we aren't brought to task by some major upset. Even then, these deep, unknown wells may go undrained if we just "give up' and say, What's the use?"
 
 If the desire to keep going and the belief that the world is worth another try are hard in coming, you have to seek them out yourself When you've come smack up against a stone wall, dig down into the mechanism of your mind. You're bound to bring some latent thought or half-forgotten desire to the sur face that is worth salvaging. Then develop it!
 Make something of those long, buried ambitions write, paint sing keep your mind busy, your spirit active. If you "just can't get interested in anything again" read and when you hit upon something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
SLIM LINE FASHIONS
RIC-RAC STARS IN THE KITCHEN
PATTERN 7is

New-every inch of it-and com pletely satisfying as matron's cot ton at-home dress! Claire Tilden tested her latest creation on sizes up to 50, and was ever so pleased at the lovely slenderizing effect it has on hips and bustline.. Certain ly there's cause for rejoicing among those who'd stay young and slender, especially since Pattern 713 has ap- peared just in time to be made up for Christmas hosteSs-ing! There are only six major pieces! And that long center seam back and front is so Slimming, while helping the skirt to settle into softer flared lines! Notice how the pretty. braid- trimmed yoke comes over the shoulders, and holds in gathered fulness < needed for comfortable shoulde -actoin! Choose flare or puff sleeves! e. Pattern 713 is cut in women's sig es 34, 36, .38, 40, 42, A, 46, 48 and 5O.. Size 36 requires 4 1-4 yards 35 inch fabric and 1-2 yards ric-rac.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
 4 s- <
 Wednesday,: Junior, Miss Dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

that interests you finally, study it.
 A laggard interest in children, animals, designing, photography may develop into a stimulating hobby or. profession .5. find that something and then hang on for dear life.
 In my case, the study of cleo trolysis happened to fascinate me because of it's unusualness and scope of possibilities as a new profession for me. If you can find such an uncombed field or profession, so much the better n there is nothing stronger than the spirit of the pioneer! How eyer, you can remember that once you've pricked your interest into consciousness, you have automati- cally taken, one large step away from the trouble that was beset- ting you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
RAISING A FAMILY
BOYS DRIFT TOO LONG TODAY BEFORE THEY
 CHART LIFE COURSE
By Olive Roberts Ba itor

most pitiable to have a young man at the height of his powers and ability beginning to wonder what he shall do with his life. Compare it to Washington, who at sixteen surveying lands for Lord Fairfax: to Patrick Henry at twenty preach ing liberty or death";; Martin Van Buren at fifteen summing up case for the jury, from the top of a table where he stood in order to be seen. Lafayette was nineteen when he came to America. Andrew Jack son was seventeen, I believe, when he rode into the wilds of Kentucky as district attorney for the settle ment.
 It is wrong to compare the youth of young country with that of an overly filled country like ours today, where the big idea is to keep youth in school as long as possible so as not to fill places needed by family men. I am not trying to make such a comparison. But I am sure our sons drift too long without knowing what to prepare for.
 When a young fellow is twelve or fourteen or fifteen, he should be consulted about his preference. A thoroughly frank father-and- -son talk might lead somewhere. Then gradually his future may be shaped accordingly. At twenty-one he won't be all at sea about what course to pursue. Beginning all over again, the way he did when he first hung up his hat in the First Grade and was handed a strange thing called a primer. Fathers used to urge their sons, quite young, to stick to an idea.
 Copyright. 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

gently. Remove excess cream. In the morning wash with cold water, which is a good astringent and tones up the circulation thus improving the color and texture of the skin.
 O. Is a .five-year-old child too young to be taught to keep his fling CT nails clean?
 A. No. Keep his, nails trimmed short and have toothpicks in the bathroom to remove dirt from un- der the nails. He should be taught to clean his nails every time he washes his hands. Toothpicks may be thrown away after using.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

In early adolescence. our boys must get their foundation of gen. eral education, it is true. But if pro- Gessions are planned, often they re- main . complete mystery until after high school and college. Many a youth has stood with his sheepSkin 1n his hand, after a general course in liberal arts and academic work, confusedly wondering whether he will be doctor, lawyer or clergy man; or to take his M. A. and }each.
 At twenty or twenty-one, it is al-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

ia Gk1M UW For. application to g dry, harsh, irritable, dull or rough skin, or for use on scalp or hair where scalp or hair is too dry sesame oil is excel lent, as 1t does not tend to clog the skin as other oils do. T If you can procure pure, fresh, sesame oil, you can make an excellent Skin oil as follows:
 Heat moderately for three hours in 8 double boiler four ounces of sesame oil with twenty grains of powdered ben1oin. Let it cool, add twenty drops of 90-proof alcohol. stir well and finally strain through silk or filter paper. F
 A few dops of this may be applied to skin'or scalp daily or two or three times day. >Sfs
 Soothing Cream
 For relief of more marked or troublesome itching, in the absence of visible lesion, q cream made of ounce of larolin, Ia ounce of boro- glyceride and enough cold cream to make four ounces in all, will be found soothing and convenient. es- pecially if 1t is kept in cellapsibie tube.
 The Tin Doctor Evil
 The school nurse advised that our children drink Ca proprietary beyer- age). Please tell us what vitamins 1t contains and if 1t will improve their sleep and give. them better nourishment and strength. (Mrs. T. A. W,)
 AnSwer-A glass of milk will give them more vitamins, better lourish- ment, more strength.
 Argyriai q
 Several years ago used neasilvol for nasal trouble off and on for about three years. Result. my skin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
BY GEORGIA COLEMAN

BY GEORGIA COLEMAN Copyright 1888. NEA Service, 1nc.> 'well, give upI"
 Whenever I happen to be within earshot of that remark, I am given to wondering just how much whole truth Is in it--and whether there isn't a last drop of spirit in all of us that refuses to be vanquished no matter how great the odds. I have found, through my own troublesome times and through bitter experiences of my friends, that no one ever completely gives up. In fact, it is astonishing how close one may come to annihila- ton of soul and body = to blank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
AU14 ' 7'a Gll'Ior-i!tying }. Yoss,Seljf
By Alicia Hart 1
MN serVice stafP Writer

NEA SGGWhcG. StBA vvkAscS v
 Some of the women you Intend to remember at Christmas probably would appreciate getting their pres ents Thanksgiving day or therea- bouts. This may seem like a pretty unsentimental idea, but it is true that many girl would like to have new perfume for pre- Oliday dances or new makeup and creams to glor- fly her complexion before the big Christmas whirl
 You might, for instance, send a gift order for a series of facials so she'll be able to have deluxe treat- ment once a week between Thanks giving and Christmas. Or one for admittance to an exercise class. And a gift order for a new permanent wave is ideal for the woman whose beauty budget is so small that she probably will have to put of getting f Q new wave until weeks after Christ mas.
 Handy Gift A box of hand preparations ftS into this scheme nicely, too. Into A 1OVGAy S0t pOA PNV wv VI eAA " cakes of soap of the kind she wouldn't ordinarily buy for herself, a jar of special hand cream, a bot tie of hand lotion, cuticle cream and perhaps small but complete mani- cure kit.
 Write note wishing her Merry Christmas and adding that you thought she might like to have these at the beginning of cold weather rather than later A note to go with prefume might tell the recipient that you thought shed like to have her gift in time for ALL the holiday parties.
 If you know her very well and know, too, that she has dry skin problems during winter months, con- slider sending a large, attractive jar of cleaning cream and one of special emollient cream.
 If she's in college, a new ornament for her evening coiffure, g lovely bracelet or a couple of pairs of gos- samer sheer stockings will make the pre-vacation dances more gala from her point of view.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

OI-au-uaQeS never contrib u tes to confidence. B e = sides it is odd how certain knowledge in one line sheds its light of under standing on other matters. A busi- ness man I know informs me that the one regret of his life is that he did not study law when his father Insisted. It would help him in so many ways, he af- AN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

Every grown boy, in spite of pre- sent unemployment, should be pre- pared for some special work.
 When his time comes to take his place in the ranks of earners, he may not be able to find an inme- diate berth in his speciality. But 1t is good for everyone to know how to do one thing well. To be Jack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-15

Crippling paralysis attacked the beautiful body of Olympic diver Georgia Coleman, ended her ath-
 letic career. and bottomless despair and still hang on to life and hope.
 The thing that bolstered. me when I hit the stumbling block oi i'll health and gave me courage te go on when I doubted my ow1 ''gumption," is, the same thing that I advance to you now as cure-al for mental and bodily ills in. ner resourcefulness! M
 I found out then that nothing succeeds quite so well as the innel perception in lifting you out of tn, quicksand. It reveals that there ar, untapped sources within all of u that we may go through lifetime