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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

good memory. The student who gives the subject full attention during g comparatively short class or study period usually has better class standing than the student who takes the lesson casually or as matter of routine and relies upon weary hours of home work" aft erward to learn it. Indeed, one reason why nome work" is feat ured in many schools is the incom- petence of the teaching staff to hold the attention of pupils, as good teachers do, by contriving to stimulate the pupils interest in the particular subject of the days les son. In the homework" institution that serves so poorly as a school. the teachers time and interest is devoted largely to assigning to- morrow's homework and ascertain ing which of the pupils may have attempted to cut corners or dodge some of the task.
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Nudity
 I am a father, grandfather, re- gently a great grandfather. You may be right in assuring parents that girls suffer no harm from bare legs, etc., in cold weather SO long as they feel comfortable. But how is it that boys do not find bare legs comfortable in chilly weather? G. H. S)
 Answer-The fat blanket, panni- culus adiposis, under the skin of the girl is comparatively scanty under the skin of the boy. So we may as- sume she has on her woolen under wear even though her legs are bare.
 Potash
 Magazine article telling of value of potassium chloride for persons allergic to ragweed, and for those subject to sinus trouble, asthma and similar conditions. Would like your opinion whether it is safe. c. T. O. Answer-A recent article in this column, described the use of five grains of potassium chloride, not in capsule or tablet, but dissolved in glass of water, three or four times day, for relief of the conditions mentioned, as well as eczema, nasal polyposis, hyperesthetic rhinitis, nasal rhinorrhea and other mani festations of allergy. I assure read CTS that this is perfectly safe for any one to try or to take right along for weeks and weeks if it proves effective.
 Protected by John F. Dille Col
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 demn whole groups of people. You never know when you are treading on someone's toes.
 Don't bring up a subject that might be painful to another. That is, don't ask Mrs. Brown how Johny is getting along in school when in all possibility he has just failed again.
 Never sympathize with people (except at time of sickness or death even though they seem to be asking for sympathy. They'll resent it once they have had time to null over what you said.
 Don't tell Mrs. Jones how well MT. Smith (who is in the same business as MT. Jones) is doing.
 Steer clear of personal questions. You never know when they will
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prove embarrassing to the one who has to answer.
 Don't show how much store you set by possessions to one who has fewer of them than you.
 Avoid, like the plague, such phrases as If I were you," "I'm going to be perfectly frank with you," "Of course, it's none of my business, but"
 Like most accomplishments, tact comes with practice. And the woman who doesn't hurt her fam fly unnecessarily isn't likely to rub her friends the wrong way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
.BEAUxY GIorying
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

The memory of even the most perfectly planned summer vacation is somewhat dimmed for the woman whose hair is dry and faded, or whose skin and hands are anything but soft and smooth for weeks and weeks after the vacation is over.
 One who has no intention of be- ing worried with beauty problems after she gets back from the sea- shore or mountain resort remem- bers to take along time-saving prep arations, designed particularly to preserve whatever good looks she has during vacation days.
 Hand lotion, rich night cream and a sunburn preventive are ab- solute necessities, of course. So are sun glasses. And bandanas to pro- tect her hair from over-doses of sunshine.
 New on the market is an effective insect repellent, which ought to be of real interest to prospective camp CTS and fishermen. Also to those who are determined that, fishing or no, thy aren't going to be covered with mosquito bite marks after a week. end or a vacation in the country. Nothing, except possibly bad sun- burn, mars woman'S appearance more than ugly clusters of mosquito or black fly bites on neck, face and arms.
 NEW LOTION
 EASY TO USE
 Tn new repellent lotion, according to experts in the research laboratory of famous Eastern university, will not injure sensitive skin or make dry skin drier. It is pleasantly scent ed, clear and simple to use instead of odorous, greasy and a nuisance to apply as were the old-fashioned in sevt repellent. It can protect every member of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
Sanitary Mattress Covers

To keep mattresses clean and sanitary and free from dust and lint, it is essential that they be provided with efficient protectors. Covers made of a new transparent material are said to do all these things as well as affording relief for individ- uals allergic to certain types of mat tress filings. These are tailored to fit twin and double size mattresses (crib size, tool, are said to be wash able and may even be dipped into a mild antiseptic solution without harm to their special processing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

When he ruffs the heart, he must lead the club ace and follow with a small club. West will win and probably return trump. This must be won with the queen, and another club ruffed with the diamond ace, a heart ruffed back and another club played. When this is ruffed in dummy, East will overruff, but that is the last trick the defense can take.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

indoor restraint. Someday he will be either a runner-up in hog calling show, or else the best bar itone in the Met. And Buddy want ed some questions answered.
 "Mommy, has the train a speed ometer?"
 q don't think so, dear"
 "How can they tell how fast the train is going?"
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she is so patient and sweet about, it.
 The other day on the train, a To vely mother and two children had the section next to mine. Elsie was about ten. Little brother was six or so.
 Mother had a voice as soft and sweet as Shake speare's model woman. But Bud- <Jx,,e x,pion hoI m
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say the wrong thing" is not m u c h better than the woman whose claws are sharpened. Be- cause she could learn to be tact fluff she cared enough a b out the feelings of others to try.
 Some of the f Il n d 8 mental rules for being tactful are:
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day by planning meals ahead, check ing prices when you order.

AAA6 R4ASSo WAASAA JS0 OAaSAs
 The rent? Your budget suggests you could cut there, too. By mov- ing to a smaller, cosier place you would be paying safe 20 per cent of your monthly income instead of the 30 per cent you pay now. And with the money you save you csr ge the things you want-the smart club membership, new sofa to re- place your living-room "eyesore."
 Cut out waste, stretch your in come. Complete information on a budget for your needs is given in our 32-page booklet. Tells how to budget for a home of your own, gives pointers on shopping, keeping expenses down, ruled pages for a years accounts.
 Send 1Oc in coin for your copy of HOW TO BUDGET AND BUY FOR BETTER LIVING to the Wa terbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
THE WOMEN- "She Means
 We'll" A Sad Commentary
 On Any Woman
BY RUTH MILLETT

It isn't enough for a woman to mean well. A tactless remark hits home just as hard if it comes from not thinking as does deliberate meannesS.
 So the woman who laughs and says, "Leave it to me to always
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

"Mary's wearing a whole new out fit!" whispers Mrs. Brown. "How does she do it on Bills salary?"
 Her secret, Mrs. Brown, is 8 budget. And you, too, could get more fun out of life, have the things you want if you'd let planned spending rescue dollars that now slip away.
 Hurriedly you call the grocer. or der "a steak for three, some canned peas!" And then the monthly bill tells you he sent his most expensive items.
 On a budget you avoid such leaks, feed two people well on dollar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27

Wicker furniture, if allowed to become dry and brittle, tends to weaken. If possible, take it out on the lawn occasionally and treat it to shower from the garden hose. This toughens the reeds, prevents cracking and breaking.
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By DR. WILLIAM BRADY. MD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

Children of tender years love to chatter and be heard. The best audience in the world is mother. She gets a broadside from morning to night and the wonder is that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
CAROLINE CHATFIELD.

Problems be he
  All held confidence Write Miss Chntned
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Stung by bee, J. J. Fourie of Kromellenboog, South Africa, died in 20 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-27
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Warren Billings
Free to Marry Any
Time He Desires

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10. CUP)-
Warren K. Billings, released from
Folsom prison a month ago by Gov.
Culbert Olson, may marry without
waiting for a full pardon, the state
advisory pardon board was in
formed today.
When he left Folsom, where he
had been serving a life sentence
as the result of his conviction along
with Tom Mooney of the 1916 San
Francisco Preparedness Day bomb
ing, Billings said he planned to
marry Josephine Rudolph, San Ma
teo librarian, with whom he had
been corresponding for Is years.
Later question arose whether
he had the legal right to marry
But a member of the attorney gen.
erals staff pointed out unofficially
that nothing in the law prevents
a prisoner who has completed hi;
term from obtaining marriage
license.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
British Publisher
Wins Legal Tilt
With Princess

LONDON. Nov. is. CUP)-Lord
Rothermere today won a legal tilt
with Princess Stefanie Hohenloe
who sued him for breach of con-
tract. She charged he had pro-
missed her a $4,000 annuity for act
ing as his representative in Europe
Lord Rothermere was awarded
costs.
The princess suit brought out
that the publisher had engaged ir
political activities in Europe which
he said were designed to 'preven,
war between two peoples.
He denied that he had suggested
to Adolf Hitler a course which. the
princess lawyer said, would have
had the most violent repercussions
IN Europe.
The princess asserted that sh
| had been hired in connection will
an attempt by Lord Rothermere T.
revive the Hohenzollern and Haps
burg monarchies.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Murderer.Conyict
Dies in Prison

FOLSOM PRISON, Cal, Nov. Is.
CUP)-Robert Sterling, 80, insane
convict who killed Folsom prison
guard nine months ago, died of
tuberculosis in the prison hospital
last night, Warden Clyde Plummer
said today.
Sterling was sentenced seven years
ago from Sacramento county to
life Imprisonment for murder. On
Feb. "a. 1898, he started a fight
with another convict in the stone
quarry and when Guard Wilfred
johnson attempted to separate the
two prisoners Sterling struck him
with pick. killing him. Another
guard shot Sterling in the chest
but he recovered. He was tried for
the murder of Johnson but was
adjudged insane.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Steamer Tragedy
Strands Americans

SINGAPORE. Nov. Is. CUP)-
A dozen Americans wearing borrow
ed clothes were stranded in Singa-
pore today as result of the sink
ing of the British liner Sirdhana
Monday with loss of 90 lives.
Members of the company of Will
liam Nicola, American magician.
lost almost everything they had
aboard the ship and borrowed
clothes from hospital attendants
and nurses.
Edwin Gaillard of Mount Kisco.
N Y, was the only one who had
any cash. having earned s25 by SELL
ing pictures he took while the ship
was sinking. He stuck his camera
in his pocket, diyed overheard and
swan TO safety as the ship sank.
Survivors said two explosions oc-
Cured after the pilot disembarked.
The ship was leaving port.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Nv. Traffic Statistics
Explode Accident Theory.
Leave Officers Puzzled

but was we'll down on the list of
accident causes.
Major cause of accidents were in
order of their frequency: excessive
speed. improper parking, sleepy
drivers, driving on the wrong side
of the road, cars getting out of
control. violation of right of way
at intersections, driving while
drunk, improper turning, defective
equipment. and Others
In July. August, and September,
1882 per cent of the traffic acci-
dents occurred within mile
radius of El Centro. 22.O5 per cent
within 6 mile radius of Brawley,
1929 per cent within 6 miles OF
Holtville, AL per cent within a
like distance of Calexico, 294 per
cent within miles of Winterhaven,
4.4l per cent within 6 miles of See
ley and 1924 per cent in other areas
of the county'S rural districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Attorneys Examine
Kuhn Shortages in
Accounts of Bund

NEW YORK. Nov. Is. tUP) =
Fritz Kuhn's attorneys today eX-
amined the report of an accountant
attached to the district attorneys
office showing that the Fuehrer
had failed to account for $3.678 de-
posted in the treasury of the Ger
man-American bund.
Kuhn's trial in general sessions
court on grand larceny charges was
in recess until tomorrow to allow
time for the examination.
Discrepancies listed by the ac-
countant, Benjamin Blattner, in
cluded $50 which Kuhn allegedly
told bund members he paid Attor-
ney James D. c. Murray, who tes-
tidied he never received it; the Silt
Kuhn spent to move Mrs. Florence
Camps furniture around the coun-
try. and $50 which the fuehrer paid
physician who attended Mrs.
Virginia Cogswell, nine-times mar
ried Georgia Peach"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Van Nuys Fights
Third erm Ideo

tentions. Some of his associates,
however. insist that he has indicat-
ed he would not be a candidate
although without asserting he would
refuse a proffered nomination.
1T is incumbent upon the presi-
dent to make his intentions known"
Van Nuys told questioners here.
II see no reason for SO much mys-
terry concerning the third term ques-
ton. The president certainly knows
by this time what he intends to
do, and he ought not be secretive
about it,"
Van Nuys said he would oppose
"a third term for any president.
"A third term he added, would
violate one of the sacred traditions
of this country"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Byrd Supply Ship
Sails for South

monster lay flat on the deck, pro-
truding about four feet over the
starboard side. From the aft deck
came the yelps and howls of IA
sled dogs.
Much of the party's scientific
equipment is aboard the Bear The
North Star carried supplies ranging
from ping-pong balls to manicure
sets and fabricated houses.
In the refrigeration compartments
were $1,000 pounds of frozen meats.
Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
were packed in cans.
Some so men will comprise the
exploration force, and are to re-
main until May 1941 under a $780,
900 congressional appropriation, but
leaders hope for further govern
ment funds to allow parties to re-
main near the South pole two or
three years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Japanese Claim
Strategic Victory
In South China

TOKYO, Nov. Is. (UP)-The fall
of Pakhoi in South China, 100 miles
from the border of French Indo-
China, was expected momentarily
in official quarters here today.
Capture of the port by japanese
who yesterday effected a major
landing" near Pakhoi would COM
plete the japanese blockade of the
South China coast and deprive the
Chinese of their last access TO the
sea.
A navy spokesman, discussing
Japanese operations in the Gulf
of Tongking, on which Pakhoi is
located, said that the city is a
treaty port which the japanese
must control to shut off flow of
supplies to the Chinese.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Guggenheim Scion
Dies in New York

NEW YORK, Nov. l5. CUP) =
Murry Guggenheim, 81, financier
and member of the famous copper
family, died today.
Guggenheim was noted for his
philanthropies and founded the
M-rry and Leonie Guggenheim den
tai clinic here. He was a native of
Philadelphia.
Guggenheim was the third of
seven sons of Meyer Guggenheim,
the Swiss immigrant who founded
one of Americas great fortunes.
Murry Guggenheim and his wife,
who was Leonia Bernheim, gave
millions of dollars to charities and
the fund which bears their name
was endowed by them with So
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
By MARGUERITE BROOKS


Imperial county traffic statistics
again played hob with well estab-
lished theoriesl
Captain Frank Oswalt scratched
his head in puZzlement as he con-
sidered the list of theories explod-
ed by report completed Wednes-
day.
First on the list came the old
admonition "cut down the number
OF traffic deaths by reducing the
number OF traffic accidents" There
were 80 less accidents thus far this
year than during a similar period
last year but there were twice as
many persons killed.
Too many jackpots." muttered
Oswalt." There were seven persons
killed in one accident. The average
was two victims per accident.
The highway patrol is responsible
for traffic accidents on rural high
ways while those in Incorporated
cities are the responsibility of city
police. Oswalt's traffic death totals
include only victims killed on roads
outside incorporated areas.
The total killed in rural areas
since Jan. / was 81, he said.
Another theory went down be-
fore the statistics table showing
the number of accidents during
various periods of the day.
1T is more dangerous TO be on
the highways between 4 pm. and
. pm. than at any other period
In the "a hours" Oswalt declared.
in spite OF the fact many motor
lists insist it is more dangerous TO
pc on the rural roads late at night
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15

WASHINGTON. Nov. 15. (UP)-
Sen. Frederick Van Nuys, D., Ind,
who helped defeat the New Deals
supreme court reorganization bill,
announced today that he would op-
pose a third term candidacy and
called on President Roosevelt to
make his 1910 intentions known.
Van Nuys was marked for the
so-called 1898 purge by which Of
Tending conservative Democrats were
to have been cut down in the party
primaries. That plan mis-fired in
Indiana before primary day.
His statement against a third
term followed closely on the latest
of Mr.. Roosevelt's refusals to re-
veal his plans. Merwin H. Browne
of the Buffalo, N. Y. Evening News
asked him at yesterdays press con-
ference whether Vice President
John N. Gamers presidential cam
paign had changed his plans.
The president chuckled and ad-
vised Browne not to be SO subtle.
He revealed nothing of his own in
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15

BOSTON, Nov. Is. (UP) - The
motor vessel North Star sailed to-
day to serve as supply ship for the
first Antarctic expedition which the
U. S. government has sponsored in
century.
About rs men and women, includ-
ing the wives of some of the de-
parting officers and crew, stood in
frosty weather on the pier to wave
farewells, but Rear Admiral Rich
ard E. Byrd, commander of the eX-
pedition, was in bed at home.
Byrd, who had said his farewells
yesterday, stayed behind to super
wise the sailing of his 68year-old
flagship, the barkentine Bear, a
week hence He was undecided
whether he would join the North
Star at Philadelphia or at Panama.
Captain Isak Lystad, the North
Stars skipper, was on the bridge
as the motorship put out under her
own power to begin her ll000-mile
journey.
From the deck. a crew-member
shouted to his wife:
Il won't shave or get a haircut
for the next seven months, SO if
you see a bogey man around the
house in a year or so, don't shoot
It'll be me-"
The North Star will pick up three
ailplanes at Philadelphia before
continuing to the Antarctic. 1t has
a 3-man crew and will take 10 more
men at Philadelphia.
Securely lashed to the forward
deck was Penguin 1, the snowmo-
bile in which some of the party
hope to reach the South pole The
wheels had been retracted and the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Russians. Japanese
Discuss Problems

TOKYO, Nov. IS. tUP)-Foreign
Minister Admiral Ichisaduro Nomu-
ra conferred for almost an hour
with Soviet Ambassador Constantin
Smetanin at the foreign office to-
DAY. They discussed Russo-Japa-
nese relations in general and nego-
tiation for extension of japanese
fishing rights in Soviet waters.
A foreign office spokesman said
that Japanese dispatches from the
United States have reported Ameri-
can anxiety over possibility that
Russia and Japan would negotiate
a non-aggression agreement.
The anxiety is unfounded," ne
said. Our policy is above board.
We are anxious TO settle pending
questions and We hope that Russia
will reciprocate sincerely"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Athlete Runs Down
Elk for Picture

ABERDEEN, Wash, Nov. Is, CUP)
Norman Bright, who broke the
American indoor and outdoor 5000
meter records in 1896, still gets
along pretty well.
The former Stanford athlete and
four companions saw herd of 100
elk while hunting a few days ago.
Bright went after a bull that he
wanted to photograph. The bull
started running and Bright set out
in full pursuit.
After two miles of fast running
the bull pulled up, exhausted.
Bright got his picture.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15

when sleepy or drunk drivers in
crease the hazards
The next dangerous period is
from midnight to am. and the
third most dangerous from am. 10
noon, judging by the time accidents
occurred in the last three months.
Drunkenness. as usually assumed,
did not cause most of the accidents
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
GIRL SELECTED AS
MOST VIRTUOUS"

LAVAL, France, Nov Is. CUP)-
Madeleine Lapierre, 10, was de-
clared the most virtuous girl in the
region today and awarded a prize
of 100000 francs (s6,700) provided
in the will of a Laval widow who
died last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Hammer Assault
Sends Man TO Jail

Felix Barrientos. %. Brawley la
borer. was taken TO the county jail
in FL Centro Wednesday after his
arrest on charge Of assaulting his
n-in-law with a hammer during
family fight.
The charge was brought by Hum
berto Flores. the Son-in-law, who
declared Barrientos struck him on
the head with a hammer
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-15
Republicans Here
Invited 10 Dinner

Imperial Valley Republicans We'd
nesday received invitations to at
tend a dinner in honor of Senator
Styles Bridges of New Hampshire
at the San Diego hotel in San Die
go at pm. Saturday.
Reservations must be made with
Frank Birkhauser of Ell Centro by
Thursday night