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Evening star., 1938-09-13
Split Nails
Caused by
Bad Diet
Foods Containing
Calcium Must
Be Included.
BY PATRICIA LINDSAY.

ny IAAhxSIA LkNDSA1.
WHAT causes splitting nails? That
question is asked me regularly.
And 1t is asked every beauty editor
IN the country and many physicians.
Prevalent is the notion that liquid
nail polishes tend to keep the nail
from breathing, which eventually
causes them to grow brittle. Ac-
cording to a prominent authority
this theory is not to be embraced: !:
The component parts that make up
the nail are identical with the outer
Layer of the skin, only the outer
horny layer. which in no way con-
facts the blood stream.
There are many reasons for split
ling nails. One may be physical dis
order. Many diseases, fevers, ETC.,
show their outward manifestations
In the condition Of the nail. This
would take time to become evident
because the part Of the nail that
would be affected at the time OF ILL
ness would be the nail bed or mat
rix. And the nail grows very slowly.
The splitting may also be due to
deficiency In diet. Most people have
trouble with splitting nails during
the latter part Of the winter when
body resistance is low and there is
lack Of calcium. Splitting nails
are less prevalent during the sum-
mer months"
OF course, one might accidentally
bruise the tip Of ones nail in han
ding an object. Then the nail is
likely to split and should be filed off
with an emery board-not a steel
file, and allowed to grow back. Harsh
treatment and rough, unclean mani
curing instruments should be avoid
ed If you want your nails to be lovely
in shape and tough. Injury caused
around the nail base will not show
up for months, 50 always use an
orange stick to loosen the cuticle-
never the sharp tip of a file or a
steel implement.
The free edge of the nail is a
breeding place for germs and a good
nail brush is indispensable in keep
ing the nails clean. Deep filing in
the corners is also to be avoided.
Let the nail grow out at the sides to
give more support to the tip. 1t may
take little time-a month or two
but you will have a prettier nail FOR
your patience.
1t Is better to buy manicuring aids
carrying the stamp of a reliable
firm. Acid-loaded polish removers
do undoubtedly affect the cuticle If
not the nail itself. Good manicurine
supplies may be bought in small
quantities for few pennies so there
Is no excuse for using the inferior.
II you are constantly bothered
with brittle or splitting nails, then
you must look to your diet. Include
foods which contain calcium or
vitamin D-egg yolk, milk, butter,
salmon, oysters, sardines-fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, cheese
and liver. They all help to
strengthen your bones and teeth, too.
And cod-liver oil during the cooler
months is an excellent tonic to sup
plant your diet deficiency.
Evening star., 1938-09-13

If it were part Of the kitchen plan.
You may have the usual breakfast
unit of small table and benches,
which is useful for the family in the
morning, and, if it has good read
ing lamp, may be a quiet study spot
in the evening after the kitchen is
Strengthened up. Or you may build
in your own planning and ordering
desk, with comfortable chair,
where you may dash off letter to
friend or darn the family socks
while you wait for the cake to brown
in the oven.
If your house does not boast a
laundry room the alcove might hold
the washing machine and the elec-
trio ironer, with folding ironing
board that drops down from a cabi-
net in the wall With a narrow table
and high stools at either side you
may have tiny refreshment bar
where you may serve an after-the-
movie snack to your friends-or per-
NIT the 18-year -olds to rob the ice
box in style and comfort.
X X X
THE alcove may also be developed
as an additional nursery. It is
possible to put a gate across the
opening and make a confined play
area for the very tiny one, but the
B to 6 year old child will like a work
table with crayons and scissors
where he may labor to his hearts
content or play with his train on
the floor well out of the line of
traffic, though within your line Of
vision. There should be no such
thing these days as cooking odors
or steam in kitchen, for electric
fans may be, installed with ventilat-
ors, which keep the air fresh at all
times.
II you have maid she will appre-
clate this tiny corner for her own
comfortable chair and reading lamp,
especially if her room is up or down
a flight of stairs and you expect her
to be on hand to answer doorbell and
telephone promptly.
In planning your color scheme
avoid frills and furbeloWs. This room
is designed for a working labora-
tory, and, as such, should not have
lmpedlmenta. The new units have
standard finishes of gray, cream or
white and may be made to order in
any color. Linoleum floors are ideal
for comfort and when inlaid with
rubber strips and Dashboard are easy
to clean. They come in delightful
colors and patterns. Venetian blinds
take the place of window curtains;
they may readily be cleaned with a
damp cloth or an especially designed
brush. and fit ideally the modern
kitchen that is designed from the
standpoint of speed, efficiency and
minimum hours of labor. You may
use color on your counter tops, the
seat coverings of chairs and stools,
the floor covering and even on the
handles Of the egg beater and the
mixing spoon. Be sure that it is all
fast color, easy to clean. It should
add to the appearance and efficiency
OF your laboratory, and not be Just
something else to take care of.
Straighten out your kitchen this
fall SO that this winters entertain
ment job will be simplifed and your
disposition will remain serene until
spring breaks through again."
Evening star., 1938-09-13

married for: Her home In which she
can do as she pleases. Ever since
she could walk she played keeping
house and dreamed Of the time when
she would have her own home and
could use her best china every day
and have the color wallpaper that
she liked. When she has to live in
some other woman's house and put
up with her taste and cooking, she
feels as if her Castle In Spain had
been bombed.
So there We are on the housekeep-
ing proposition. 1t Is no crime, but
a virtue, for every young woman to
want to set up her own Lares and
Penates, but Beth, q bargain Is a
bargain and a contract is binding,
and there is honor even among
young wives.
So II you promised your husband
before marriage that you would live
with his mother, 1t is up to you to do
it. and do it graciously without
whining or complaining, or acting
like an early Christian martyr.
Happiness and contentment are a
state of mind. and you can acquire
them if you are determined to do so.
Quit pitying yourself. Quit think
ing about how much you would like
to have home OF your own and just
make yourself satisfied where you
are. And, believe me, you will find
good, reliable mother in law
mighty handy to have around the
house when you want to go to the
movies and step out Of an evening.
Evening star., 1938-09-13
kindergarten
Advantages
Numerous
Best Introduction
Child Can Have
To School Life.
BY ANGELO PATRI.

X KINDERGARTEN is the best pos
sible introduction to school. It
is here that the little child first
learns to leave his home. and his
mother and 60 out to live happily
among children Of his own age. It
is here that he begins to learn to
cooperate with other people. Up to
this time he has been a lone pilgrim.
From now on he becomes a member
Of the banded brotherhood of child
hood.
There are still many elementary
schools in which a whisper, b
sound of laughter, a murnrur of
voices in a classroom is considered
a crime against law and order. The
standard of these schools is the still
ness of the silence If that stand
ard is set for the kindergarten the
class might better go out into the
park and play as hard as they can.
They will learn much more and be
far healthier in body and mind.
Little children Of kindergarten age
have a duty to perform. They have
to grow their bodies, coordinate
their nerves and muscles, perfect the
control Of eyes, hands, voice and
language. The great essential for
their purpose is activity. They must
use their hands, their eyes, their
voices; they must use language;
they must keep their muscles active
in the way nature ordained them to
be used-in play. 1t was for this
reason that kindergartens were Or
ganized. Activity In cooperation
with others Is the fundamental
principle Of this phase Of child edu-
cation.
Whenever this activity is hushed,
whenever children are doomed to
play in silence, walk on tip-toe,
whisper, wait, sit and be still, the
motive for kindergarten class is alb
sent. In its stead is . deadly form
Of machine control that kills the
thing we want to keep alive and
growing. In the morning circle
there is quiet attention, controlled
posture, group singing. Gradually
release is offered as the children rise
and march, sing and march, skip
In time to music. Then comes the
group work at the tables.
There the children work in
groups; they help with the common
project; they talk to each other
about it just as grown-up people
talk while they work together. If
the work Is set right there is no
thought of disorder In the children's
minds. The spirit of the job Is on
them and they work harmoniously.
But-and here is what troubles the
school supervisor whose god is
silence-there is a buzz, a humming
in the room, punctuated every now
and then by ripple of laughter, a
crash of blocks, an exclamation of
dismay as a colorpan spills. What
of it? This is the garden where
children are growing. Noise, waste,
confusion Of q sort, always accom-
pany growth. Only in death are
children ever still. And what has
the Great Shadow to do with the
Children's Garden?
The best discipline a child may
know is the self discipline he exerts
as he works and plays with children
his own age. Imposed discipline is
wasted time and energy. The kin
dergarten is no place for it, nor is
it the place for any Of the formal
disciplines like reading, reciting in
public, doing number work and the
like. It is what It's name implies
a garden for children to grow in.
Surely that is as 1t ought to be.
(Copyright, 193S)
Evening star., 1938-09-13

Fashion decrees-but tho pictorial
result is often far from happy. o..
A fashion should be followed only
when 1t compliments and helps you
and your personality. If you have a
lovely, fair skin, be thankful for it
and start fashion of your own.
Don't turn it beet-red trying to look
like a mahogany highboy, just to be
I'm style" But if your skin is nat
urally dark, that's another matter.
Then the current craze for that
Ethiopian appearance Is right down
your alley. ..
A smart girl we know experiments
with the new fashions in makeup
and clothes as they appear. Her
bedroom is her laboratory-and be-
fore she adopts a new powder, rouge
or lipstick, or new way of doing
her hair and making up her face,
she critically tries them out in the
privacy Of her room. Then, when
undecided, she sometimes asks her
close friends for their candid opin-
ion as to whether something new"
AS 1ldItcIlIlS u lleI.
She gets a lot of fun out Of ex-
perimenting. She spends at least
one entire evening month happily
trying new ways for making herself
more attractive and personable. As
the result Of this careful laboratory
work, and even though she is no
great beauty, she is always we'll
groomed and at her best-no matter
what the current fashion for faces
and hair may be.
Refusing to be stampeded into not
appearing at her best, just for the
dubious satisfaction Of being in
STYLE" she has developed a flair for
style-her style.
There's no reason why all modern
maids can't do the same thing, hav.
ing their own laboratory sessions In
front Of mirror at least once a
month-critically deciding whether
something new will add to or de.
tract from natural loveliness.
Why worry about being out Of
fashion, anyway? Styles change 50
quickly that you may be out today
and in tomorrow. Natural charm
and loveliness is the prize you de.
sire, regardless OF what the style
| leaders decree Make the most Of
what you have! If your head wasn't
made to wear the new birds-nest
hair-do, continue to hide your ears
like smart girl.
Elizabeth Hawes, the famous de-
signer, has admitted that Fashion
Is spinach It's a refreshing id.
mission!
Copyright, 1pSs)
Evening star., 1938-09-13

~ EAR MISS DIX have been
married three years and we
are as devoted as We were
- on the day we married, and
we have a splendid baby. The only
spot in my clear blue sky OF happi-
ness Is that we have to live with my
husbands mother Not that she
isn't all right, but I want home of
my own. I knew the situation be-
fore I married. My mother in law
Is alone In the world except for her
son. and before we were married he
asked me if would live with her,
and, of course, I said yes" But now
1 am unhappy and discontented just
because I want to set up my own
home. Please help me. BETH.
ANSWER: have said a thousand
times in this column. and shall
probably say thousand times more,
that I think 1t is always a mistake
for mothers -in-law and daughters
in-law to live together, no matter
what sort of female angels they
may be.
Because If you eliminate the al
most inevitable jealousy there is be-
tween two women who love the same
man and whom both of them feel
that they have authority to run, and
the irresistible temptation they have
to interfere in each others affairs,
you still have the fact that you are
depriying one or the other of the
women Of the fun Of bossing her
own home.
If the fhother-in -in-law goes to live
with her daughter -in-law she finds
her occupations gone and she has
nothing to do with the hands that
are idle for the first time since she
was married. She Is like an old
general who is suddenly relieved of
his command and retired, her au-
thority gone, her experience set at
naught, her advice shifted at, and
she is Of all women the most miser-
able.
A ND If the young woman goes to
live with her mother-in- Law she
is deprived Of the thing she really
Evening star., 1938-09-13
. Beauty Shelf.

A beauty shelf in a corner of the
kitchen is the housewives insurance
against being caught red-handed. or
more literally. smudgy-nosed. when
the front door bell rings unexpected
ly. It holds few important items
of beauty equipment-toilet soap,
face powder, lipstick and a soothing
lotion for the skin. A small mirror
over the shelf and a clean hand
towel complete the list Of necessities
for last-minute freshening up.
Evening star., 1938-09-13

does 1t in about a third of the space
and time, with much less effort.
Many a modern kitchen is efficient
In a space 6x8 feet. The average
family Of five or six may be ade-
quately served In a space 12x12. If
Your kitchen happens to be 12xl8 I
would suggest that you chop off the
extra feet and make it into an al
cove for some special function so
that your working area will be with
in reach and few steps.
Every woman has her own method
OF working in her kitchen, and it is
possible by using the new sectional
units to have the arrangement made
according to her own preference, as
well as designed for her stature. The
lady who is feet and the Amazon
Of 6 feet are not going to want their
sink. counter or shelf heights the
same; yet they each have approx
mately the same job to do There
are few general rules for advance
planning which may be useful.
X X
AVE the plumber set your sink
so that when you stand before it
the palms of your hand rest fiat in
the basin without bending your back
or your elbows. This will permit
you to work there absolutely at ease.
Place the counters level with the
lip of the sink and keep them con-
tinuously around the room at this
height. This will prevent lifting
from one height to the other and
materially prevent the chipping and
breaking of your best china and
glass. If your wall cabinets are set
Is inches above the counter level
the average person can reach the top
shelf without stretching, leaving
enough clearance on the counter to
make it available work space.
1t is a good plan to have the work
area at the sink, the stove and the
window without shelves above, so
that you do not feel cramped for
room. Do not have cabinets EXTEND
ing to the floor at these working
areas as your toes will constantly
Jump dSoAiSU CllCil. Leave q lllCllcS
for toe room and in one area at
least have a stool with knee room
so that you may sit down for the
preparation of food,
THE plan above carries out most
of these ideas and several others
worth noticing The tradesmen's
entrance at the left brings the food
promptly to the icebox and the prep
aration area. The corner window
gives two-way light-takes up no
unnecessary space and makes the
icebox on one hand and the sup
plies cabinet on the other available
with only step in either direction.
The continuous counter space takes
care Of the cooking bowls and i'm
plements on their way to the sink.
On the opposite wall the stove
has another long counter which ex-
tends all the way to the dining room
door. Soup, vegetables and sauces
will get to the table piping hot with
this help whether the butler and
the maid do the job or you do 1t
yourself.
The small alcove space may be
developed In one of several ways,
and be very useful without demand
Ing the number Of steps necessary
Evening star., 1938-09-13
Dorothy Dix Says
In.Law Problem Complex When
Home Is Shared Universally.

EAR MISS DIX have been
married three years and we
are as devoted as We were
Evening star., 1938-09-13

waistline. Yet this design has such
a tailored, finished look that you'll
never be satisfied to confine it SOLE
ly to your home life. You'll enjoy
having some street and shopping
versions of it.
Make it up in calico, gingham or
percale for round the house; In fiat
crepe, jersey or thin wool for runa-
bout. This design Is . good one to
Evening star., 1938-09-13
Follow Fashion in Makeup
And Coiffures Only When :
They Make You Lovely
Adopting Something Because
1t Happens to Be the Style
Pays No Beauty Dividends.

<HE modern maid Is like meodyand how that melody
Forehead eyebrows and disappear
l full or streamlined-al on the fresh
fashions music dancing
nd movie heroes believe
nd take look at old
Evening star., 1938-09-13

FVEY have ordinary
dress plain linens towels pillow look lovely and
dainty with these butterflies birds 6x4
inches each enabling embroidery
cotton and simple stitches enhance
The pattern
fs complete directions suggestions
you; also what material and how much will
To obtain this pattern send 1886
coin service
Editor Of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1938-09-13

begin on, II you haven't done much
sewing. because it's so easy.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 19l4-B
Is designed for sizes "a, So, SO. 40.
AZ, A, As and 48. Size So requires 81
yards of 35-inch material.
Evening star., 1938-09-13
undermining Increase Both Its Charm and Its Ecenc
Working Areas Should Be
Limited to Small Space,
Saving Time and Labor
Sinks and Counter Surfaces
May Be Adjusted to Height
Suitable for Individual.
By MARGARET NOVEL;.


kitchen the
Of the family revoves Many
comfortable
ed and from which good food clean clothes
delightful things but which likely
household pretty well these still
Evening star., 1938-10-25
Newspaper
Wonen's
Tea
Mrs. Cordell Hull,
Mrs. Swanson
Are Guests.

Mrs. Cordell Hull and Mrs. Claude
A. Swanson. both associate members Of
the Newspaper Womens Club Of Wash.
ington, were among those who met at
club headquarters yesterday afternoon
for the first Of the seasons teas.
Mrs. Ned Brunson Harris, the club
president, who recently returned from
Scandinavian cruise, received.
Associate and active members, who
assisted at the tea table included Mrs.
Emil Hurja. Mrs. Felix Morley, Mrs.
Atherton Macondray, Miss Malvina
Lindsay. Miss Margaret Wade and Mrs.
Wingrove Bathon.
Among the guests were: Mrs. Charles
Edison, wife Of the Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy: Mrs. Raymond Clapper,
Mrs. Harold Hinton, Mrs. Einmons
Smith, jr; Miss Dorothy Tirrell and
Mrs, A. E. Giegengack, wife Of the
public printer.
Mrs. Robert Whitney Imbrie. Mrs.
Clarence Norton Goodwin and Mrs.
Lucille Foster McMillin were other
associate members who attended.
Mrs. Randolph Blinn, who writes
under the name of Ethel Houston, was
the guest of Mrs. Louise Hartley
Wassell, Arkansas syndicate writer.
DR.. Arthur Ramsey, founder of Fair
mont School who is here from Geneva.
and Mr.. E. A. Hartman also were
present.
Evening star., 1938-10-25
Pro Bonata
Club Has
Meeting

The Pro Bonata Club was added to
the District Of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs at its first meeting
of the fall yesterday at the Roosevelt
Hotel. Mrs Ernest Humphrey Daniel,
the new president. presided.
Mrs. J, Edwin Reid is president Of
the Pro Bonata Club.
The federation also took up two
resolutions at its afternoon session, one
opposing chain store tax legislation
to be introduced at the next session
Of Congress. The other resolution
gave the support of the federation to
tnat part of proposed parking
amendment which would prohibit
parking on streets alongside Of and
adjacent to Fairgrounds on the same
side Of the street of the Fairgrounds
While they are in use. 1t opposed, how
ever, restriction of parking areas
across the street from Fairgrounds.
The resolutions we're introduced by
Mrs. Ernest William Howard, chair
man of the Department of Legislation.
Donald T. Sheehan Of the District
of Columbia tuberculosis Association
spoke to the federation on plans for
X-ray examinations for seniors in high
school. Mrs. Oswald W. McNeese
traced the early history of the women's
club movement and Miss Vella A.
Winner spoke on her new book on
club publicity writing
Mrs. John w. Frizzell led the devo-
ttonals and presented Mrs Flora Nc
Gill Keefer, who sang open Mine
Eyes as prayer. Mrs. Eugene
Thompson led the salute to the flag.
The program also included music
by Fannie Ross Henbest. pianist, and
Dorothy Beatty Mitchell soloist, ac-
companied by Isabel Crawford Hutson.
Mrs. John D. Robinson of Wallace,
N, c., radio chairman for the North
Carolina Federation, was the guest Of
Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt.
Past presidents of the District
federation we're Mrs Daniels guest.
those attending being Mrs Ellis Logan,
Mrs John W. Friszell, Mrs Virginia
White Speel and Mrs Merritt. Illness
prevented Mrs. Lloyd w. Biddle from
being present.
Evening star., 1938-10-25
Youthful Musician
Will Appear at
Silver Tea.

Shirley Levin. 13-year-old musi-
clan who appeared with the National
Symphony Orchestra last year. will
play at the silver tea to be held in
Satterlee Hall of st. Adams Church
Wednesday from to pm.
The tea is being given under the
auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary in
honor of new members
Mrs. Charles T. Warner. wife of the
rector. will be assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Herbert Howell, president Of
the auxiliary, and Mrs. Albert w. At
wood, vice president.
Mrs. Noble C. Powell, wife of the
dean of the National Cathedral, will
pour, assisted by Mrs. Raymond L.
Wolven, Mrs. James Henderson, Mrs.
Clyde Brown and Mrs. Ronalds Taylor.
Evening star., 1938-10-25
VII
WANTS
MY
NOSE

Are you. too. slave to the constant drip. drip.
due to colds? Is it spelling your enjoyment Of
life Is its offensive choking making you feel
miserable ali over' Do you wake up in the
morning With your nose and throat blocked with
sticky phlegm? Get some Mentholatum. This
is a comforting balm containing menthol, cam.
phor. and soothing oils. Put q little in each
nottril and rub 1t on the throat and chest. Happy
relief quickly follows. Mentholatum helps pre-
vent the gathering Of mucus, aids in clearing the
breathing passages and keeps them free. Its
throat reducing the irritation and helping Ma
ture to restore 4 healthier condition. Ask your
druggist for Mentholatum today. In jafs q
Evening star., 1938-10-25
DR.. JUDD TO WED
Marriage to Miss Anne Mackay
Will Be Solemnized Soon.

Will BE Solemn1zed Soon.
DR.. Neil Merton Judd. curator of
archaeology at the National Museum,
will be married in a few weeks to
Miss Anne S. Mackay, a., of 1863
Columbia road NV
DR.. Judd, who is 81, has conducted
many researches into the life of pre-
historic Indians in the West and in
Central America. He and Miss Mac
kay obtained the license at the Dis
trict Courthouse yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Judd, who lives at the West
chester Apartments. declined today
to reveal when or where the wedding
will take place. The ceremony will
be performed by the Rev. Reno 8.
Harp, jr.