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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
BRITISH VIEW OF
 TONSILLECTOMY

Maybe more EnglLsnmen should have their tonsils removed. That is notion that will occur to many Americans. It is neither logical nor pathological, in my opinion. If there are more enlarged and infect ed tonsils among the English than among us in the United States and Canada, I believe it is not due to geography, climate or anything like that, but to the comparative back Wardness of the English people as whole in regard to the conservation of the teeth. For it is now pretty well recognized by physicians and pathologists throughout the world that the immediate cause of in- fected and enlarged tonsils in most instances is dental carries, neglected or untreated cavities in the teeth, particularly the back teeth. Norm ally when the mouth is closed the third molars ("Wisdom" teeth) are nearly if not quite in contact with the tonsils, and so bacteria from cavities in the molars inevitably find their way into the openings or crypts of the tonsils. So I conclude that more and better dentistry in England would improve British ton sis no end.
 The United States enjoys the finest dentistry in the world - that is, the intelligent portion of the population benefits by the skill Of good dentists. There are millions of people in this country who are either unable to buy good dental treatment when they need 1t or not well enough informed about hy- gene and health to comprehend how much they need it.
 Dr. J. Alison Glover, medical of- ficer of the ministry of health, re- gently estimated that 100000 tonsil- lectomies were done annually in England (the word was "perfom- ed" but after all, such a crude operation is more accurately de- scribed as done, if not perpetrated). He said the operation is done as frequently among the better nur- tured classes, perhaps even more freqeuntly than among the poorer classes. He said T. B. Layton, surgeon to the throat department Of Guys Hospital in London, had pointed out that the mortality (death rate) of tonsillectomy was higher than was generally appreci- ated.
 Let us finger for a moment on the death rate from the old Spanish method of snatching tonsils, which is still highly favored among the brass surgeons of America. These rough and ready operators prefer the prospective victim to imagine that there is no particular danger involved Tn undergoing the standard guillotine and snare tonsilectomy. Nevertheless, surgical tonsillectomy is a major operation, whether gen. era aneSthesia or local anesthesia is used.
 Tt is a little difficult observes the medical officer of the ministry of health, Ito believe that among the mass of tonsillectomies per- formed today all subjects for oper- ation are selected with true discrim- inaton, and one cannot avoid the conclusion that there is tendency for the operation to be performed CsicD as a routine prophylactic ritual for no particular reason and with no particular result"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

covers ways Of self-help and self Improvement.
 I don't mean, of course, that each member of the family can do entirely as he pleases, but that the freer he is from impotent and irritating reminders, the more likely he will be to develop a sixth sense of obI4- gation right in himself.
 Expects Them to Be Natural
 However, that is, parents should not be disappointed when Mary renegs in helping with the chores and John is cranky about his les sons. Mary is Mary and John is John. They may be told about their shortcomings and prodded a little, but why not stop trying to make them into Clarice and Cuthpert next door? You can't do that.
 Mary knows she hates house work. You don't have to tell her , Give her a chance to help herself \by assigning things that she can't very well resist, or help her to over come her pet aversion by real teachings with interest behind it.
 She must respect orders, nat urally; this is a grand thing for everybody. No argument, no nag ging and no excuses, This snap ping to it is pepper for anyone once in so often We all need it. But not all the time, or even much of the time.
 Let Children Learn
 John hates to study. Well, now just why should everybody study? Maybe I'm wrong but it does seem to me that a whole trainload of youngsters might turn into more dil- igent people if they never saw a book
 John may always be behind. Let him drag along for a while when he gets too heavy. Don't carry him always, or even prod him. If he has a dimes worth of ambition, t won't take too long for him to see that he has to hump himself to catch up. John is John, you see. If he can't see the blessing of edu- cation himself, he'll never see 1t by chin talk. He will run for the band wagon, I've notion.
 My theme being parents and home life, l take this stand today to help
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Household Hints -:- WOMAN'S REALM - Latest Styles
-BEAUTY-
 Gl0rDying
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

l Experts agree that, except in rare cases, bad health habits are the cause of unattractive skin There are efficacious creams and lotions and complexion treatments of course, but one who wants to get rid of blemishes, eliminate oiliness or correct an exceptionally dry con- dition had better get at the root ot the trouble quickly.
 This means seeing ones family doctor and insisting upon thor ough physical examination, and discussion of ones health habits.
 For true complexion beauty, ones circulation must be excellent. Other wise, the skin cells will not be re- ceiving adequate nourishment from the blood stream. Your doctor can tell you what is wrong with your circulatory system and recommend exercise or whatever is needed.
 Naturally, constipation is the great enemy of lovely skin. Do not seek a temporary cure, but have your doctor map out plan for a permanent cure. After that, remem- Der to eat more leafy vegetables, fresh fruits. cereals of whole. nat ural grains.
 If you have had bad complex ion for more years than you care to remember, try eating more foods that are rich in sulphur. Cabbage, radishes onions, apples, carrots and caulif1ower, for example. And for healthy, lovely nails and glossy hair, drink your ca1cium-rich butter-milk, milk and orange juice, like a good little girl. Cottage cheese contains quantities of calcium.
 Incidentally, according to an eminent diet expert, citrus fruits, green, leafy vegetables and beets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
STYLE FIRSTS
BY |1. (4~ E MAKE A YOKE-DRESS
 FOR AFTERNOONS
PATTERN 664

h GAeAN OOH
 When you'd go calling or to a round of bridge, be very sure you're looking your best-in other words, make up Pattern 664 for such occa- sions! It's Claire Tilden's knowl- edge of your Fall clothes require ments that's responsible for those face -flattering V lines of the collar and yokes. Notice, as well, how be- coming the bodice gathers are. giv- ing that new fitness in the bodice top so flattering to most figures while the slimness of the skirt is in the seasons new mood. You'll like the new buttons being shown in the stores-they'll add such ap- pealing color contrast. You'll like, too, the fact that this is a style ideal for almost any of the new autumn silks, wools, and synthetics that you might choose. So easily stitched up too-with the explana- tions of the Sew Guide to aid you
 Pattern 664 is cut in misses and women's sizes 12, IA, 16, IS, 20, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40. Size 16 re- quires 3 IA yards 39 inch fabric. Send FIFTEEN CENTS n5c in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE. NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterury Democrat Pattern Department.
 Saturday: House Frock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

credits and look ing at c a m p u s clothes will feel better if he thinks a little about the disadvantages of college. For there are disadvantages.
 For the boy - if he decides to go into a profess sion-there is the long pull of seven or eight years of educ a ti on. A n d then a five or ten-year s tr tch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
By Olive Roberts Barton

Take your boys or girls as you
 find them. They won't be perfect and they won't even try to be. They must get weary, these youngsters, having to pretend all the time that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

and carrots are anti-acid and are therefore important to one who is anxious to eliminate exceptionally dark circles under her eyes. In other words, for eye, hair and nail as well as skin beauty, every woman should eat quantities of fresh veget- ables and fresh and stewed fruits, drink milk and orange juice regu- larly. And be positively fussy about her exercise, sleeping and daily elim- nation habits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

they're " n a [ they're not.
 In home life, the sooner this becomes an ac- cepted fact, the s oon CT every body will throw off the veil Of pretense.
 Then each one can start from scratc and try to improve the real T" in him. Everybody h a s a lot of self respect. l. c I {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
RAISING, A FAMILY By Olive Roberts Barton
MOTHERS PLEADING
 CANNOT MAKE ROSES GROW ON HOP VINES

you all sleep better tonight. DO what you can in your way, but let the children discover that the fruits of the neglected tree are bitter. On the other hand, why should we at tempt to grow roses on hop vines or vice versa? Nature has provided other compensations, and through these gifts each child should amount to something
 NEXT: The preference child. Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
THE WOMEN --- Here's Comfort For Father Who Can't Afford to Send His Children To College

appointed son or daughter would get something to think about out of James Carroll's common sense article "No College For My Son" in Forum"
 Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Ho7v To Keep Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY. MD.

tSigned health hygiene h 
 
   ore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
By RUTH MILLETT

The father who can't afford to send his son or daughter to college and is feeling bad about it now that young friends are transferring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Caroline 
6ef-Pity Melts Self-Respect Hot Water Melts Ice { Wife Who Adopts Martyr Manners with Illus. 1 band Arouses His Resentment and Invites Mis- 1 treatment.
Says Today
treatment.
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

DEAR CHATFIELD:
 My years disappointed having married life While quick disposition is fogvng else habit the home few attentive getting the old with family doesn't like anything of them Naturally kith live sometime feel like filling with and riding off to with family physically nervosy able endure husbands abuse longer CA ANSWER
 think these hard words; but they writ all sympathy drunkard phianderr oae hands you'd have something to out loud about As it have pretty good husband with difficult disposition which isn't matter Ad acus fault finding tactics reasonably respectful toward you
 proof you helpless would that mood calm quiverng hold that quick tie the will to the change might cevaby better terms with family if don't force them 
 disappointed having folding failure Whats with adopting child? little girl will what ail mind off health blow through fresh thing to work and live and plan for.
 disappointed grasp: herself despise definition despse) it's perfectly logical should Sepy mels selfrespect expression it by gesture inviting his neglect that resents He fails the has: mental cruelty. CAROLINE CHAIFIELD
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

heart involvement (sligh) where carbon dioxide is released in the water. One doctor says they are psychological. (C.O.LD
 Answer - Such baths, as given at Saratoga Springs, and at Nauheim or anywhere by releasing carbon di- oxide gas in the water, are of real value in cases of dilated heart Sometimes the position of the apex beat may be observed to change in the course of a single bath, showing definite decrease in the dilation. Ot course such treatment requires Su- pervision of the physician, Eye Exercise I do not believe it is an absurd idea that eye weakness can be cor rected by eye exercise. I have triec it and I know. An appreciative reader)
 Answer - I believe any improve ment in vision that occurs where such "eye exercise" is practiced is coincidental. We must remember that variations in visual efficiency occur, sometimes for the better, ir thousands of cases irrespective o1 exercise or treatment or glasses.
 Bed Wetting
 Please repeat your prescription fol correcting bed wetting in children (Mrs. J.W.S)
 Answer-Send three-cent-stampet envelope bearing your address, fol monograph on Bed-Wetting.
 Copyright, 1888, John F. Dille Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Baths for CVD

Kindly tell me whether you think
 there is any efficacy in the baths given for high blood pressure and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
A New "Brand" Of Baby


 with the Identification birth pictured here Above baby shown having initials branded" her by soft mother similarly branded" pictured below where in the Beth Israel hospital the markings
 is safe painless the initials last about two weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

wi be be  Write
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

The proof lies in the fact that when you w rose to the occasion and behaved a loving hl would encore that act, drop your martyr mood nerves hold down that quick temper ard tie the time your husband will respond to the change 1T ceivaby get on better terms with your family if down his throat.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
TEACHER SAVED
FROM ABDUCTOR

PARIS, Mo-, Sept. 6 Q.N.S0.
A 56-year-old farmer used an un-
loaded shotgun to rescue a pretty
rural school teacher from a
youthful kidnaper who held her
prisoner in a cornfield near here.
The farmer, Charlie Young,
was one of a posse of about 70
formed by Sheriff Russell wilkes
after the 15-year-old abductor
boldly entered the rural class
room, brandished an open pocket
knife and forced the teacher,
Miss Elnor Fern Dooley, %, to &C.
company him.
The alleged abductor, Gerald
Delmore, Is, was being held in
the county Jail.
Young, who grabbed up his
double-barreled shotgun to join
the posse, was unable to find any
shells for the gun. Taking the
unloaded weapon with him, Young
came upon the teacher and her
abductor in corn field, where the
youth was holding her prisoner
by threatening her with the knife.
Delmore surrendered without re-
SiStance. Miss Dooley was un-
harmed except for scratches on
her legs from thorns.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
Perfect Bride
Discovered.
HOODe09e1'

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 6 G.N.sJ. +.
Joan Bennett lost out today in a
poll to pick the ideal bride" be-
cause Of one vital defect. Miss
Bennett can't cook.
Involuntary entrants in the
novel contest were the At girls
appearing in Artists and Models
Abroad" And the judges were
the men in the troupe.
Joyce Mathews, blond beauty
from Miami Beach, Fla, was
chosen the 'ideal BRIDE" but
closely pressing her were Gwen
Kenyon, Hollywood, and Marie de
Forrest, of st. Louis, and an extra
girl, .Jinx Falkenburg.
Miss Bennett, to echo the en-.
thusiasm Of the crew, has every.
thing. She has beauty of face
and figure, keen mind and
gracious charm. But Miss Ben.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06

ARLINGTON, Va, Sept. 6.-Dr.
r. G. Beachley, Arlington health
officer, today warned parents to
have their children immunized
against smallpox and diphtheria
before the opening Of schools.
Although smallpox vaccination
is required by law before children
can begin their school careers, the
health officer pointed out that a
successful vaccination lasts only
about seven years.
He urged parents Of children
who have not been vaccinated for
seven years to take them to ply
sicians for vaccination.
The diphtheria immunization,
derived from a simple toxoid moc-
ulation, should be given all infants
over nine months Of age, DR..
Beachley said. Only one treat
ment is necessary.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
Discovery May Aid
In artificial Life

MILWAUKEE, Sept. QNS.).-Scientific efforts to
life artifically received impetus today the
of research by Dr. Harold c. Urey of Columbia
University.
Dr. Urey Nobel prize winner and dscoverer of heavy
water, announced before meeting of the American
Chemical Society here that he has found of cass
flying chemical reactions hitherto battling all research
Noting that such reactions have constituted major
mystery Of chemistry and that only half dozen of many
hundreds of varying reactions have been determined Dr.
Urey said all might be known through his method.
This in turn may lead to the systematic ynthetization of
virtually all organtic substances, including those
constituting living cells, the noted chemist said.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
Urged
Before School Opens

Warning that the very young
child is most vulnerable to dipll,
liberia, the health official declared:
I'VE are approaching the time
Of the year when diphtheria is
most prevalent. It often comes
on with only slight symptoms,
such as sore throat, and may
be mistaken for tonsilitis or
laryngitis.
yet even when the symptoms
are slight, there is great danger.
Children are most defenseless
against the disease, especially
under S."
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
VOTELESS POOR:
Women Would Deny
ReLiefers Ballot

sUFFERN, N. Y, Sept. 6
IIN.SD-The women's rebellion
under the guidance Of Mrs. Saran
oliver Hulswit started new pollt-
Acal drive today.
Four months ago the organize
ton launched a "nonpartisan
fight against New Deal members
of the House of Representatives
seeking reelection. Now it will at
tempt to bar persons on relief
from voting by compelling en-
forcement Of pauper voting laws.
Today representatives OF the
women's rebellion will call upon
the attorneys general in New Jer-
eey and Rhode Island, where
pauper voting laws are virtually
the same.
Mrs. Hulswit claims politicians
are afraid to enforce pauper
voting laws.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
PROGRAM URGED
TO CUT DEATHS

Introduction Of sound safety
methods in industrial plants
through an organized campaign
can prevent 5000 deaths and u.s.
900 injuries annually, w. H. Cam
eron, managing director Of the Ma
tional Safety Council, stated in an
article prepared for submission to
the seventh International Manage
ment Congress to meet here Sep
tember 10 to %.
Cameron pointed out that 1t Is
entirely possible for a company to
cut its accident losses in half in a
single year through education and
engineering methods.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
4O-Foot Road Ruling
Awaited in Fairfax

FAIRFAX, Va, Sept. GA pub
lie hearing on the proposal to
amend the county subdivision law
to permit 40-foot streets will be
held by the Fairfax county board
of supervisors at 2 p. m. tomor-
row.
Under the present law all subdi-
vision streets must be at least So
feet wide. The proposed change
would permit narrower streets on
approval of plans by the board OF
supervisors.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
Professional Women
Meet at Alexandra

FAIRFAX, Va, Sept. GA
picnic at the home of Mrs. Will
liam j. Cleveland near Alexandria
will precede the September meet
ing of the Fairfax County Busi-
ness and Professional Women'sI
Club tonight.
Mrs. Lucy Madeira Wing, club
president who recently returned
from Europe, will preside at the
business meeting.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06
SCHOOL HEADS
WILL ARRANGE.
FOR OPE MING
"SIoW Moving" Pupil
Problem on Card

With the opening Of the fall
semester only two weeks off and
school officials back from their
vacations, members Of the Board
Of Education, the superintendent
Of schools and his assistants will
meet tomorrow at the Franklin
Administration Building to discuss
school problems.
Among the matters to be taken
up will be that on the proposed
experiment Of "Slow-moving''
pupils at the MacFarland Junior
High School.
"Slow-moving" pupils, DR.. Ches'
ter w. Holmes, assistant in charge
Of Junior high schools, said, are
those whose work lags far behind
that Of their classmates. He
added:
''We find that moving from
classroom to classroom confuseS
and retards such pupils (there
are about 80 in the SCHOOL, and
for that reason we will concen-
trate them all under one teacher.
"If we find a pupil excells in
a subject, we will permit him to
attend classes taught by the sub
iect teacher" ,
other matters to be discussed
will be appointment Of annual SUB
stitutes and the closing Of Vaca-
tion schools. ;. l.
The real board business, 1t IS
said, will not be taken up LOT an
other two weeks after the schools
have opened.
TO CHECK PROBLEMS
School attendance officers will
visit 1000 homes during the next
two weeks to check up on prob
lem" cases who, last year, gave
school officials headaches MATS
Alice Sheldon, in charge OF Cne
school attendance and work per-
Tnits department Of the District
public schools, announced. Chronic
truants and youngsters VINO
through illness, have spent mucn
of their time out OF school, WILL
be visited.
Newcomers, whose names have
been garnered in the summer
census, also will be on the VISIT
Ing list with attendance OFFICERS
giving their parents intormatlon
As to birth certificates, vacclna-
tions and transfers.
Crippled children, who are
transported to and from school
by bus, will be included in these
visits. Mrs. Sheldon said. as VIII
younEsters whose families are IN
s,ich Strengthened circumstances
that they cannot provide sufn-
Gent clothes for them. These
Mrs, Sheldon said, will be given
the necessary wardrobes.
BUS" pupils, dependent on the
school bus for transportation, viii
also be included in the visits. The
attendance officers, working eight
hours a day, will handle about 50
cases daily, Mrs. Sheldon said.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06

nett ran fifth. Miss Bennett, as
aforesaid, can't cook.
Joyce Mathews, on the other
hand, is a master of the culinary
art. She's beautiful and she's in
telligent. She's got q nice dis
position, too.
And if all these attributes
don't qualify Miss Mathews, she
The Washington times., 1938-09-06

has something else that is not un.
important. Joyce is the pros
pective heireSs to $4,000, 900 which
her father, James F. Mathews,
erstwhile "boy wizard Of Wall
Street." earned before he quit the
Street at the age Of 80 and which
he has kept intact through all the
ensuing financial storms.
The Washington times., 1938-09-06

Coming Sunday The. Comic Car
Mival Contest $4,000 in prizes
20 additional features In the Sunday
Washington Herald-Times Tel.
RE. 1894 for home delivery.