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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

Nfs>ti q NacANt VI oedsAt-AoAitit,
with friends or having you to
herself. she takes you alone. THE
better TO break down your de-
fense)
She drags you around TO visit
her young married friends. who
can be counted on 10 put on an
isn't IL wonderful" act.
She is always attentive, soft
voiced, sweet and understanding
THAT just insn't the nature OF
women, unless they want some
thing.)
Her mother starts letting you In
on the way her daughter is diff
ferent from other girls.
She goes in for long and sudden
silences The kind that make
you say. What are you thinking
Hbouts ,"
She lets you know that so-and-
so wants to marry her-and that
she feels pretty badly about not
being able TO love him
n
Ing very pretty in a bright colored
apron.
She makes lot of fuss over
children.
She appreciates things about
you that no one has ever noticed
before, so that you leave her think
ing you are a pretty swell guy.
II she can do that last. these
warnings have reached you too
late. But you won't be caring.
Dear Miss Grey: Not long ago
You wrote an article In which II
aaid that most women are agreed
Hpon the fact that a man does not
help around the house and with the
mbics enough.
of all the foolish statements ]
have ever known to be made that
t&kes the cake,
Just what are mans duties?
~ ] am not mistaken he is sup
posed to be the provider and the
wife is supposed TO look after the
hsme and the children. Any cap
sole, worth while woman can do
this and does not grumble about
her job. Wouldn't man sound
foolish If he asked woman to
come down town and help him with
hjs work
There is no reason why any man
mould be a combination housewife,
nnrsemaid and provider.
The less we hear of whining
women the better off we will be-
let them do their work. just as a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
NEWEST HANDkERCHIEFs

New handkerchiefs design d
especially for southern resort use
are of tissue-sheer linen in deep
pastel tones of green. blue. coral
and yellow. in a new extra large
size. 10 by 10 inches. finished with
wide border of Chinese spolting
Another new style. in a somewhat
smaller size that will appeal par
ticularly to swingsters, has a wide
inside border OF musical notes hand
embroidered by Chinese crafts
women. II might be an amusing
stunt to ask your friends to iden-
tify the swing tune so ingeniously
stitched on your kerehief at your
next jam session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

mar accepts the responsibility OF
providing for home and family
HUSBAND.
Wait a minute. II you don't
want To help your vile. all well
and good. But why do you advance
such foolish argument as
Wouldn't n man sound foolish II
he asked a woman TO come down
town and help him with his work" :?
wish ! had a dollar for every
man who expects that. for I know
hundreds OF women who are not
only doing their Homework. taking
care OF their children. but also
holding down a job outside the
home. And their husbands expect
IL.
Marriage is a fifty-fifty propo-
sition. When a man works hard
all day and his wife stays at home.
naturally it is her job III she is
not sickly) to do her particular
work. But when a woman has TO
work outside her home. then a
man has a right to help her with
her home work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
Answers TO Test Questions

Below are the answers 10 test
questions printed on the editorial
page.
l. To keep birds from alighting
on the poles
?. Switzerland.
B. Capt. Road Amundsen.
A. Canada.
5. Norman H. Davis
6. Grid as in ilD-mace; not
grim'-ace.
Z. Black. yellow and red.
s. Australia.
.. A large opening through a
deck. as for taking in cargo,
10. China.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

spine. Concentrate on the center.
making sure that 1t is against the
wall Now - very gradually -
press the upper part of backbone
as well as the center against the
wall. Shoulders will be square
but not forced stiffly backward.
Stomach will be flat and chest
high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
RUBBER sCRApER AIDS

II your kitchen equipment does
not include a soft rubber scraper
for clearing off dishes in a hurry
after the meal is done you have
no idea how one Of these ineXpen-
sive little tools viii ease the some
times monotonOus task Of washing
dishes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

CHAP f4k Il E-N Z -'oE.f -
Blood stained Angela's hand ard
arippea upon her dress But there
vas little PAIR. Bewilderment was
appermost in her mind as Walter
dashed 70 the fire-escape. But Il
was too late. Philip was running
franucally 10 save the life he had
always feared he might take IN
stead he had tried % Kill his rival
THAT bullet was meant for
me. Walter admitted. Doesn't L
hurt YOU terribly
Angela was leaning against The
door OF he room. feeling as II she
were about 10 faint But she shook
her head
If you can stand it let's get
out Of here. Re suggested. II You
can make il n my car III take
You 20 n hospital We must keep
ms out of the papers Hold this
handkerchief 10 your face while
We 60 through he lobby
Angela oheyed Gamely she ae-
conipanied him into the elevator
and past the desk When they
We're outside he gave sigh OF
relief
Real Soldier
Good work. Angela, You're a
real soldier" The words came 20
her through a black fog Her
face She had been shot in the
face
on the way TO the hospital
Walter said. L will be wiser for
YOU TO use an assumed name
Something with the same initials.
Naht shall II he
Hunter 90 she whispered
He nodded
That's right Anna Hunter
And don't worry about the ex-
pense. III take care Of the bills
His voice sounded concerned but
even her confused senses regis
tered the fact that it was differ
ent She had received the bullet
which had been meant for him but
if she had taken his advice in the
first place the sordid incident
would never have happened
As the shock Wore off pain be-
gan to hammer at her harassed
nerves but they gave her no an
aesthetic for the stitches they
were forced TO take. Better not
with a wound like that, the doctor
said
Walter did not go with her to
the operating room He paced up
and down the corridor outside
white with sympathy. But no one
could help. She bore it stoically.
sritting her teeth. She did not
even faint, until it was over.
Feel Better
When she opened her eyes some
one was saying. DO you feel bet
ter now. Miss Hunter ."
Miss Hunter Who was that =?
Oh. yes, she remembered. That
was the name Walter had chosen
for her She was given a sedative
anu AlOd ECU vi 10 QItdllaACSS
slumber. The next morning she
was permitted to sit up in bed but
one side of her face was swathed
in bandages
And when she inquired about
the extent OF the wound and how
much of a scar 1t would leave no
one seemed to know. The doctor
would have to tell her that they
said but when she asked him, he,
too. evaded her. Assuring her that
she would be Just as good as new
in few days.
But the scar ." she insisted. rs
it going to show very much After
it has healed I mean ."
He looked at her curiously and
Angela began to wonder what YER
sion of the shooting Walter had
told.
You're not on the stage, are
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

health. But wishing won't do il.
You have to discipline your appe-
title for fattening foods and do
your exercises whether you hap
pen to be in the mood or not.
Once you have corrected your
health habits and are getting
enough sleep every night and ade-
quate fresh air and exercise every
day, your complexion as well as
your figure will improve. Sallow
tones, muddiness and small blem-
ishes, will disappear. And they'll
disappear even more quickly if
YOU supplement the health rou-
tines with extra special cleansings
and creamings and a thorough
facial treatment once a week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
Girls Actions Tell
When She Is Serious
Certain Feminine Ways Should Warn Men
Who Are Not in the Mood for Matrimony
BY CYNTHIA GREY

Men reve in the belief that until bachelor gives in and
says Il do" every unmarried he meets is out TO
get him.
The belief undoubtedly does lot to bolster male egos.
But il blinds man to discerning when girls object
actually marmony and when her thoughts are far
moved from the altar his own.
For the who really wants to know if a girls inen-
tons serious here few of the signs If they look
familiar-you dating her at your own risk
She has become very considerable of your pocketbook
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
TEA TO TASTE

The color OF brewed tea is not a
true indication Of either flavor or
strength. Tea experts advise using
only actively boiling, clear fresh
water and allowing the tea 70
brew TO suit your taste. A five
minute infusion IS most generally
preferred.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
TO SALT NUTMEATS AT HOME

To salt hickory nuts pecans or
English walnuts at home. heat
them IN a heavy frying pan with
Just enough melted butter or cook
ing oil to cover. Stir until they
are well heated. drain on brown
paper or absorbent paper towel.
then salt
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
PUPPY PILLOW

be made and you'll get him done last
embroider like him. He's done
that's such quick needework, Use
they'll effectively Pattern 1878
pattern SN2 inches materials required
illustrations stitches. color schemes
The Tacoma Times
Needlecra Dept plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME
AM ADDRESS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
SMALL JELLY MoLDS BEST

Pack cranberry jelly in small
molds-just enough for one meal.
Besides serving more attractively.
cranberry jelly that Is left stand
ing even for a few hours gets
N-afery
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

Because birds cannot afford 10
carry extra weight. nature has
done away with their teeth and
the heavy jawbones which would
be necessary to hold them In.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

A museum Of carelessneSs in
Vienna demonstrates how acct
dents are likely 10 happen by
means Of photographs. machinery,
&c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
ITO Be Continued

There is an automobile row in
the city of Jerusalem. which is
composed entirely of dealers rep
resenting American-made motor
cars
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~ sensational
II CHOW LOOK BEST

o-Raise the waistline as
y much as possible.
This gives a youthful effect
0-Shu" BELTS
Indicate The Waistline with
any Of the devices given for the
plump figure
IN-Wear darker cOlors
~ above the waist.
A dark jacket over a print
accomplishes this most effec-
lively.
Wear a medium sized
II hat with unswept lines.
Obviously a small hat will ac-
cent the size Of the bust.
And a large hat viii CON
tribute 10 the inverted triangle
effect that YOU are trying to
remedy.
So yours should be a discreet
compromise that avoids both IN
fortunate impressions
The upward lines are desir-
able because this type OF figure
usually has short neck.
Don't lot a lazy salesgirl put
you into anything matronly
Your whole aim is to avoid
being typed as "A dowager fig
ure.
Don't undo all your good work
on your figure with an awesome
middle-aged hat.
IC-Mask your upper arms.
Don't do it with short capes
FOR they will add to the width
OF the bust.
But raglan sleeves are ideal
for you, and kimono sleeves set
In with "A point Mt the shoulder
that Is aimed straight at your
neck.
For evening YOU can wear
decollete gowns extremely well.
In fact you should wear your
evening frocks cut exceptionally
low AT front, back and sides 10
cut up the torso and avoid a
tight. bursting effect at the
arms.
And one word more about
your decolletage. Don't let it
fit you too tightly in the back
or it will give you bulge over
its edge that will ruin the eff
feet OF your smooth shoulder
blades.
On the contrary. II IL fits YOU
easily and casually, you can
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
Good Taste
Today
BY EMILY POST
WHO SAYS, GONE TO SEE
MFs"

WHO SAYS, GONE TO SEE
ME-"
Dear Mrs. Post: When people
call am l supposed to say come
again" as they leave. or are they
supposed to invite me before I
urge them TO come back again ?
Answer; There is no rule about
this. Since actually it would be
your turn TO so to see them, they
would probably say. I'VE hope
you'll come to see us very soon"
If you're an invalid you would
urge, do come In again soon"
But as a rule ii is not necessary
to say anything like this except
ing perhaps THANK you for COM
ing to see me" to those who leave.
and TO which the other person
says. II hope you'll come TO see
me soon" All these expressions
OF politeness are curious mixture
OF form on the one hand. and inn
pulse on the other. Failing in
impulse. we use the mechanical
form. but If we have an impulse
to say something else. then we say
that.
A QUESTION OF NAMES
Dear Mrs Post: Our baby died
when he was only a week old.
He had been christened John
Henry Blank. Ord. since my hus-
band and his father. who both
have that name, are living In
the event that we have another
boy while my husbands father is
still living, may we give this same
name to another child. and would
he be the third or the fourth? And
provided we may do this, how
should the little gravestone of the
baby we lost be marked?
Answer: a new baby may be
given the same name-John Henry
Blank. 3rd-and the little grave
stone remain exactly as II is.
INVITATIONS
Dear Mrs. Post; Mother has
been visiting me for six weeks or
more. and during this stay many
of my friends have invited her To
come with me to parties. big and
little ones. feel that I would
like to give a party of some size
soon. and mother saws If I give
this while she is still with me- she
will give the party with me and
in that way return these invita-
tions she received. l want to in
wife some people, too. that mother
doesn't know or who have AT least
never entertained her. and she
thinks she should not invite these
people. feel that If we have in
vitatinns printed we'd have 70 have
them all made up alike because
otherwise the expense of invita-
tions would be too much higher.
And I don't think it matters that
she invites some people who have
not entertained her just so long as
her name appears with mine. What
is your opinion of this
Answer: You are quite right; IL
would be entirely proper to send
out invitations with both names TO
every one. II is never necessary.
when the names of two hostesses
appear on a card. that all those
/ invited be the friends of both. On
the other hand. you may send the
I invitations in your name alone Il
/ that would be simpler
Copyright. 1887
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you the envy Of every thin wo-
man In the room.
Io-Wear large accessories.
They help 70 dwarf large fig
ures.
But never wear long neck
lace.
And speaking of necklines,
they can help most construc-
lively 90 level out a dowager's
hump at the hack of the neck.
PHI In the hollow above the
bump with strands Of pearls or
an Egyptian flat collar neck
lace.
Or wear a eut-out decolletagc
that covers the hump but re
veals your back below il
IA-Wear your furs tuxedo
1T fashion.
Both your fur scarfs and the
fur on your coat will be much
49, - s, ..%,,~' '',s - ~. ,.,'r sto'i
ders.
THE FXPECTANT FIGURE
On this joyous occasion. even
the slenderest woman must take
a few hints from our discussion Of
the plump inquire
Also she must consider the
spread which is particularly no.
'ieeaole IN the oaeh. -
naeed adroitI, q. ,o,lows.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02
CHAPTER EIGHT

THE full-breasted figure usually
has a large waist. too. and
large upper arms comparatively
slender hips and trim ankles and
wrists
Now we told you 10 accent your
good points without throwing bad
points into relief. So:
Wear draped bodices NJ that
the fullness seems TO belong 10
the dress rather than to the
figure itself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

In-Near swagger coats and
~ suits swinging full from
the shoulders.
Wear dresses with in
II tricate drapery.
Twist Il at the waist so II will
fall in a graceful panel down the
front
I0-Wear trains or back
X panels.
Have them rored in at the
hips 10 fall in folds that mask
the rear view.
Io-Wear sleeves that are
~ interesting.
Great full medieval ones on
dinner gowns Will balance the
figure.
Drapery that falls in cape
fashion over the shoulder TO
form the sleeve. will broaden
the shoulders.
IH-Wear hats that are tall
IT or broad or both.
They will give height or bal
ance the figure or both.
lC-Wear low-heeled but in
~ teresting shoes.
IL-Wear your hair piled
~ high to give YOU height.
Then go ahead and 70 about.
Instead of sitting at home
with an inferiority complex. car
ry on as usual and nobody will
suspect the great event right
up to the last moment.
ITO he Continued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-02

They distract the eye rs sur
plice necks Of course.
And even We have seen a black
WOO. suit whose white PIN
stripes ran dia gonally across the
skirt Il was worn with great
success when masked by a long
flowing coat
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good points without throwing bad
points into relief. So.
Wear draped bodiees No that
the fullness seems TO belong TO
the dress rather than 10 the
figure itself.
Wear nothing tight ex-
cept at the wrists.
Because a tight bodice will re-
veal the bust and waist. And
skirts tight at the hips will.
throw the bust and waistline
into unwelcome relief making
you look unhappily top-heavy.
0-Wear loose, finger-length
L tuxedo or swager jackets
that cup up the bust and
waist.
The tuxedo or swafger lines
will reveal panel that conveys
a most flattering impression OF
the torso.
o-Wear long, flared skirts.
Such skirt appearing below
the jackets described above will
give the required width at the
base of the silhouet.
II Will take away the effect
Of teetering on an inadequate
nnderpinning.
A-Wear lightish stockings.
Because you're proud Of your
ankles.
Because light stockings add
to the chow firm founda-
ton" impression.
C-Wear narrow rectangular
- necklines.
They will help along the slen-
deriving effects of the jackets.
k-Wear high heels.
They permit more skirt length
Wear light color vestees.
They will carry on with the
narrowing effect below the neck
line.
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show back that viii make
you the envy Of every thin Wo-
man In the room
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-24
Antique Handwork
Seen at Exhibit

CALEXICO, Feb. "a: The art eX-
hibit sponsored by the Women's
council of the Methodist church
Wednesday evening in the social
hall featured some unique and
beautiful pieces of hand work. One
quilt, an exquisite piece, was made
by the grandmother of E. E. Kelso
in the year 1918. Another intricate
pattern was made by a great aunt
of James Cole approximately $50
years old.
Mrs. w. H. Goode and Mrs. Mary
Ridley exhibited a needle case made
by the grandmother of Winfield
Scott They also included number
of Sunday school cards dating back
over 100 years.
During the afternoon and eve
ming tea and cookies were served,
Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Ada Gates in
costumes presiding at the tea table.
Hostesses were Mesdames A. A.
Crane president, Oliver Sherman,
James Cole, Stanley Stills, F.. L.
Young, v. Rood, B. c. Kearney,
and Mona Await.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-24
Hundreds Attend Wilson Hijinx
AT School Thursday Night

hilarious "Shakespearean Night
mare" in which the famous Shake
spearean characters appear in a
confused tumble, through broad
slapstick comedy, there was never
dull moment in the show.
While scenes we're being changed,
clever entire act numbers were pre-
sented both from the stage and
from the floor of the auditorium,
keeping the audience entertained
every minute and providing a fast
moving, almost professional per-
formance.
Musical numbers by orchestra and
glee clubs we're excellent, the ballet
numbers were equally fine, as were
those by acrobatic dancers and tum-
blers and individual tap dancers, and
soloists deserve considerable praise
for their work as do those in the
comedy skits, in the song and pro-
menade 1.-THE Umbrella Man, and
the burlesque German band. Bob
Whitelaw did all the announcing
and made an excellent job of it.
The entire student body partici-
pated in some way in the show,
either by taking part, by working
on costumes, stage settings, or in
writing the various skits.
Express Appreciation
Rosemary Rice, student body
president, for the student council,
Friday expressed the student body's
appreciation of the generous re-
sponse of the many patrons who
attended, as did PIT. A. officers.
All proceeds from the Hijinx will
go to the PIT. AS welfare work.
PIT. A. members responsible for
the success of the affair include:
Mrs. Richard Hafner, general chair
man; Mesdames Herb Holt, G. S.
Justman, c. S. Reed, John Hunter,
Joe Plemons, Wesley He'll, F. H.
Mitchell, Robert Jones, Earl Parker.
The entire faculty aided in the
affair, William Knowles having
charge of the games.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-24

= Eight hundred adults and young
ssterS at a conservative estimate
filled Wilson school Thursday
night, attending the excellent Hi
Jinx sponsored by the Parent
Teachers association and the Will
son student body and faculty.
That the affair was an unqual-
tiled success was beyond doubt for
everyone commented enthusiaStical-
~ on the delicious dinner served
by the PIT. A., and on the really
splendid program which the stu
dents gave.
From ST. pm. dinner was served
In the cafeteria, many tempting
home made specialtieS being avail
able from which patrons could sell
Get their menu.
Gaily decorated booths offered
for sale other foods, sweets. soft
drinks and provided a variety of
games for the entertainment of
quests.
Original Show
. The students gave two perform
ances of their original and enter
taining vaudeville show, a total of
some 750 persons witnessing the
clever acts which would have done
credit to a far older and more ex-
perienced group of entertainers.
Ranging from the beautiful bal
Get, Clair de Lune" with its ap-
propriate moonlit setting, to the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-24
Washington Party
At First Baptist
Church a Success

George Washington's birthday was
duly celebrated at the First Bap-
tist church Thursday night when
a splendid program was presented,
followed by social hour the entire
affair being sponsored by the Wo-
mems Union.
Approximately 125 were present
for the affair, enjoying the excel
lent program of musical numbers,
both solos and ensemble, instru-
mental and vocal, and the enter
tanning readings, equally fine in
quality.
Those participating in the pro-
gram were: Mrs. Rawlinson, Miss
Helen Siegel, Bob Tackett, Barbara
Ruth Henson, Mrs. Charlotte Hob
dy, Mrs. Ethelyn Mills Gillespie,
Clifford Cogan, Starr Won Fluss,
Mrs. Thomas C. Day, Frederic Rap
son, A. A. Moody, Art Newfield,
Victor Newfield.
After the program social hour
was featured during which deli
cious cherry pie and fragrant hot
coffee were served.