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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-06-16
AUTO PURCHASERS
ARE VICTIMIZED BY
UNFAIR PRACTICES

Washington, D. c. (ILNS).-The
Federal Trade Commission has made
it's required report to Congress on
unfair practices in the automobile
trade 1t has found such practices
from top to bottom, it reports. Gen
eral Motors, Ford and Chrysler Sim
pose on their dealers unfair and in
equitable conditions" Dealers, and
even more the finance companies, pass
these unfair practices, with additions,
on to the consumers. "Exorbitant
charges" and "even direct defrauding
of the purchaser" are far from un-
common, the commission says.
The F. T.. C. gives suggestions for
reforms in these unfair practices.
Those for lessening the unfairness by
manufacturers to dealers are rather
long, and not of marked interest to
the general reader. For the protec-
tion of consumers, the commission
says:
"There is need of regulation re-
quiring automobile dealers to furnish
each retail purchaser with an itemized
invoice, showing in detail the COM
ponents of the cash sale price,"
Mary Charges Listed
These include taxes, federal, state
and local; transportation, advertising,
handling charges;" itemized charges
added to the cash price in time sale;
insurance, fees on the transfer papers,
and-perhaps more important than
most others-the amount of the f.
nance charge.
Aside from this protective advice,
the F. T. c. packs in a lot of inter-
esting information. In 1888, seven
manufacturers sold SO per cent of the
new passenger cars: Chrysler, Ford,
General Motors, Hudson, Nash, Pack
ard and Studebaker.
During thirty-four and one-half
years." the report said, "from June
16, 1903, to the end of 1887, the Ford
Company manufactured nearly 27,-
100000 automobiles and sold them for
little under $14,180, 10000 The
aggregate profit was nearly $685.
100000. Starting with a capital Of
100000 in 1903, the capital employed
by the Ford Motor Company was built
up by the end of 1887 to $3.50, ,155, ,735.
Of this, only $14,663,444, representing
employees investments, constituted
borrowed funds"
Big G. M. Profits
The Ford Motor Company was cap
italized at 100000 in 1903; but it's
cash capital was $4,000. It's profits
the first year were $4,000. To go
on with the astronomical figures of
the F. T. c.:
During 20 years of operating, from
1909 to 1887, inclusive, General Mo
tors made net profits amounting to
$3,013,013,048 before payment of in
come taxes. From 1911 to 1887 Gen.
eral Motors sold approximately 22,-
100000 motor vehicles. The CO. orpora-
tion has many allied lines an0 sub
stantial investments in aviation and
other enterprises.
During the 13 years of operation
from 1925 to 1887, inclusive, Chrysler
Corporation sold approximately g.
100000 cars and made net profits of
$685., ,049, ,438 before payment of in
come taxes"
AS far as crooners are concerned,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-06-16

People who are easily shocked seem
to have an unfailing instinct for To-
eating books or plays that shock them.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-06-16

AS far as crooners are concerned,
how about a coast-to-coast hush-up?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-06-16

tuberculosis kills more persons be-
tween the ages of Is and as than any
other disease. In the age group 15-
"a, it kills one and half as many
women as men.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-06-16
''THE LABOR PARADE" FOR JUNE

Washington, D. c. Historic fea-
lures in the life of Samuel Gompers
is the theme for the June issue of
"The Labor Parade" The program,
presented once each month by the
American Federation of Labor, is en-
joying tremendous success, according
to all available reports. The June is
sue of this transcribed feature pays
tribute to Samuel Gompers, former
president of the A. F. of L., as one of
the outstanding men of his time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Here's young jumper frock that catches the spirit of Spring |. in the jaunty flare of its panelled skirt, and the flourish of it's dear little puff-leeve bolero! How cheerful it'll be stitched up in bright print or plain to wear now under a coat and how useful as Street-wear ensemble when days turn balmy! By taking pains with the color scheme, one bolero will do for two frocks. Make it to match or con- trast with a school frock of gay challis .. then sew dress-up ver- sion in printed silk or synthetic. The dainty jumper is set off so nicely by flared or puff-sleeve blouses, of which children need plenty for quick changes. The mak- ing is REALLY easy-heiped along as it is by an illustrated Sewing Guide!
 Pattern 635 is cut in children,s oizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Size 6, jumper, requires I IA yards 36 inch fabric; blouse, 3-4 yard contrast and 7-8 yards lace edging.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department. Wednesday: Afternoon Dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Gloriying Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer
 Chronic fatigue, accompanied by @ listless manner, just isn't conducive to beauty-the glowing variety that comes from within, depending little on mere physical characteristics for its lasting charm.
 According to Marie Beynon Ray, author of 1.-TWO Lifetimes in One" a fine little book which tells how not to be tired, chronic fatigue IS largely a matter of habit-bad habit.
 "Word-of-mouth fatigue is some thing to fight against" says the slender, perfectly-gromed, gray haired author, who claims that she never has been tired in her life. And this in spite of the fact that she has been managing editor ot one magazine, fashion editor of an- other, author of several books and IS the mother of a 19-year-old daugh- ter.
 Start Young
 "Young girls begin by claiming they are tired so as to impress their friends with their popularity, how late they stayed out, and so on. The habit of tired talk becomes fur ther set later on when the same girls tell their husbands how tiring housework is. Many woman goes around saying and eventually think ing she is tired when she really isn't"
 Mrs. Ray points out in her book that the cure for chronic fatigue is a balanced life. Which means al- lowing time for exercise (preferably in the form of games) and hobby as well as sleep and work.
 One must remember, however, she warns, that absorbing interest in music, poetry, needlepoint or stamp collecting or whatever doesn't just happen. You have to learn a great deal about any subject before you enjoy it.
 Mrs. Ray says, too, that self centered people are more likely to be tired a great deal of the time than those who are so interested ln a variety of things that they seldom have time to think of themselves.
 "You are interesting only if you are interested" she concluded. "Bores are those who are bored.
 And it's well to remember that feminine vitality is your most valu- able asset. Unless you have some thing organically wrong with you, in which case you ought to have medical care, by all means have enough interests in your life to ward off chronic fatigue. Be an in teresting, interested, vital person!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

q wish Santa Claus had brought me a train. I could play with that"
 "Now, Polly, am going to tell you something. Play isn't just toys and dolls. Or trains either. Play is right up here in your own little head. You have to make up things and then use the toys to help you.
 Toys Out of Stones
 "When I was a little girl in the country I used to make the leaves and stones into toys. I could play all day long just pretending. I would set up a board and pretend it was store. On it I laid stones for potatoes. And great big leaves for steaks and little leaves for chops. And I gathered seeds and sold them for rice and beans to my cousin, who was another little girl like me. Then made up other things for tomatoes and cu- cumbers and carrots. We used buttons for money. It was a lot of fun, and we had hardly any toys at all."
 T have no cousin" said Polly.
 And then her mother realized that the child was right. It takes two to play. The wits of these
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 letting the young men and women enrolled at the University of Ten nessee learn together the principles of the forehand drive. theswan dive, and good sportsmanship.
 It sounds like a swell idea. Be- sides putting some pep into the classes and giving the outdoor girl break, it's a good thing to en- courage young people to share sports.
 In fact, sports classes where the sexes are mixed might well be call- ed supplementary to courses in mar riage training.
 Husbands like to play golf with their wives, if the wives play well and are used to golfing with men, so that they don't think the links are place to look cute and act kittenish.
 It's nice to have tennis partner right in the family, too, if she doesn't expect an easy serve as a sign of gallantry.
 It won't hurt girls, either, to know the masculine attitude toward sportsmanship. And it might do men good to know that women can be good sports.
 Men and women can learn a lot about living and working together, by playing together. And if it is a part of classroom routine-even the shy ones get a chance. Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

NhVW xkOW tV AttAdCb 4SACu
 What is the magic quality that wins and holds love?
 It's not clothes nor even striking beauty. It's YOU and your own personality. Make yours a warm, vibrant one-and happiness is yours.
 How to do it? Take stock of your charms and make the most of them.
 Nice hands? Men love them when they're soft and white. A silvery laugh? Let it ring out free- ly.
 Remember that any man likes to feel strong and wise and powerful when he's with girl. So give him a chance, emphasize your feminity by letting him do little things for you, moving a chair, getting a wrap for you. Listen to his opinions thoughtfully.
 And as love thrives on mystery, SurpriSe-be little different some times in your mood. Intrigue with coquetry-a tilt of your head, mis- chievous smile. But beware of making cutting remarks.
 You can easily win love when you know it's delicate strategy. In our 32-page booklet famous psy- chologist tells ways to attract men, what to do about the indifferent lover, how to make your marriage a happy one.
 Send 1Oc in coin for your copy of HOW TO WIN AND HOLD LOVE to the Waterbury Democrat OHme Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plain ly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
THE ART OF RELAXING

THE ART OF RELAXING
 Take care of yourself, get plenty of fresh air but avoid drafts, be cure and keep well under the covers, give nourishing but easily digestible food, you'd better wear a hat or the ultra violet rays will addle your brains, did you brush your teeth this morn- ing, Mortimer? and oh, my dear, are you going to take ice cream after lobster?-these and one or two other bright sayings always make me tired.
 If one could only relax completely when tired, how fine that would be! Especially when one is all worn out and just a bundle of nerves. Boy, bring my Bronxophone. . In the physiological laboratory it has been shown that tense muscles mean active nerves, and that mental
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

and lifeless. The human element is necessary. We cannot play for our children; they have to learn it themselves.
 Polly's mother was right, too. We can provide the makings, but otherwise the children have to put their own individuality into it. But playmate is half the fun.
 How many of us play all alone? Sharing ideas is half of play. Something for the parent of the single child to consider. Copyright, 1889, NEO Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

activity means not only that the brain is working but also that there is tension in particular muscles. Re- taxation of these tense muscles is q means of quieting undesirable menA tai or emotional states.
 In reference to shifting, restless4 ness, grimaces, tics and other mana ifestations, Dr. Edmund Jacobson, iH his work on Progressive RelaxationS University of Chicago Press) exe plains that what the patient callk "the feeling of nervousness" consistS of the varied sensations from thG disorderly muscular tensions, volun- tary and involuntary, that mark his responses to environment. The work mentioned is too technical for lay men, but Dr. Jacobson's little book "Now You Can Relax" containS much that should help nervous" patients.
 AS this pioneer says: "The evi- dence is growing that the cultivation of general and differential relaxation is fundamental in meeting the fears, worries and anxieties that are com- monly called nervousness and in my experience the method is more eff fective toward persistent improve ment in various conditions such as insomnia, the functional nervous disorders, nervous indigestion" mu- cous colitis and high blood-pressure than attempting to talk the patient out of his disorders by various forms of mental therapy, including psycho- analysis"
 In other words we have told pa- tients to relax and forget it so much that the advice has become stereo- typed and humorous. Now, we must teach the patient how to relax, and it is an art as difficult to teach or to learn as is singing or painting. Dr. Jacobson'S larger work teaches doc- tors to teach general and differentiaI relaxation, and the little book helps patients to learn it.
 A more or less constant scowl or frown or peculiar twist of the mouth or a barely noticeable tic (habit spasm) of one kind or an- other is familiar illustration of ab- normal muscle tension. Look your friend over, or let your friend look you over for these stigmata of "ner- vousness," and try little differen- tial relaxation on them.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Twenty One But Unhappy am just twenty-one and believe it or not I am very unhappy, because haven't even sign of a beard please don't give me reply such as 'I'll see if Santa Claus won't leave you his." (W. K. F)
 Answer-It has no significance in itself. Why take it so seriously? I wish could trade you my lowlife beard for your smooth face-I'd be willing to give you several top hairs to boot.
 Brass Founders Ague
 Job as gas cutter and burner in navy yard. Cutting galvanized iron with acetylene torch. Fumes make me sick, chest aches, breathing dif- ficult, chills like the grippe, sick at stomach. (F. A. W0
 Answer-Brass founders ague h due chiefly to zinc fumes. Poor ven- tilation of the work room is a corsS a factor. You should either have change of work, vacation, or quit the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

small people need foils to make play real. Imagination goes only so far. After that it has to have help.
 Suppose I invite that little girl in the apartment downstairs to come up," she said. ''Then yCu can have tea party and trade re- cipes. Or maybe you could do your ironing together. You could be Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Smith and she could be Mrs. Jones. And take your dolls for ride"
 'Let's ask her, mother. She has no sisters or cousins, just like me. Ask her to bring her dolls. Maybe her dolls have chicken poX."
 Imagination had already begun to work.
 There are children who can play nicely by themselves. But others, the majority think, need company. Play is drama in mini ature. Otherwise it becomes dull
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Some sObering business which takes its toll man. invest cash for current cash for future necessities not yet caculab with his lips when his heart eench when she had planned to Esnd that he sometimes comes home cross can tAnke and fault finding?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Of Interest To Women

Have you a household problem to salve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose a three-cent post age stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service B:reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for a personal reply.
 o. My sixteen-month old son re- fuses to eat new foods. What can do to get him interested?
 A. Serve only small portion at a time, which may be included as a part of the meal with which he is familiar and likes.
 Q. What can be done to correct a three-year old child who has the habit of wetting the bed?
 A. First consult your physician and let him give the child a care ful examination. If no physical cause is found, the following train- ing should be started at once: Fluids should not be given in large amounts after p. m.; night clothes that are irritating, tight or toe warm, and covers that are ex- cessively heavy, should be avoided the bladder should be emptied al bedtime; at 9 or 10 o'clock, or al the mothers usual bedtime, wake the child and have him empty his bladder again; if at that time he has already wet the bed, take him up earlier the next night. Never encourage the child to urinate when asleep or half asleep; change the child's night clothes and bed ding when necessary; never allow him to remain wet, since that &C., customs him to the feeling. Praise for keeping the bed dry is always more effective than punishment fol wetting it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

things to play with l cam t c o u n t them. Just look a t your nice little stove and your cabinet; j u s t like mine. And
 there's your toy typewriter th a t makes A B c and all the let ters. And your n e W sled and the little log cabin you can take apart and l,,;lJ 1,,1 ono iy, O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Emmy how love- nexricaby mixed in riage While proving with support the wife uoving by what he and also by the manner before eyes there like the miracle of the feed thousands wives who because great stretching small incomes to meet great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
WOMAN,S REALM ~
Household Hints
RAISING A FAMILY
Without a Playmate, An Only Child May Be Lonely Child Despite Toys
FUN IS DOUBLE WHEN TWO
 SHARE IT
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

bI UHAVE ASODENAO DAAVAOHN
 q don't know what to do" sighed Polly, aged five. '"Tell me what to do, mother"
 q think you have lots to do, darling" said her mother. You have three dollies, 8 set of dishes, an ironing board and an iron, washing machine, and oh, so many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

education as IS done in most schools - courses in swimming, ten- his and golf are being opened there to both sexes.
 God ey Mo- votny, who is an instructor in the physical education department, thinks t h a t separating the sexes in phy- sical ,e d u c a t ion classes is an "un- social relic of the ,aoct D Co hn ic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Hence MT Husbands ready made He must be
 lover and say it with words the music of clnkng coins
 must work his sefrespec and his we respect where they live what they with whom If the wife on her oo Jones isn't vastly important whether not the income is large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Husband only the men who are in the their appreciation of what it home and provide for family The sheltered ideas what's involved bringing clothes their backs doctors and dentists bills million other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Latest Styles
HOzq, To Keeb. WeL
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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   he  West Chicago rcnren nR Wnfer hmHXD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

the that our loved traffic of life that we lose loved And be at our the How can we D it's said with words and deeds world without eno
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
--- WE, THE WOMEN Sharing Outdoor Games Teaches Sportsmanship Between The Sexes
By RUTH MILLETT

The University of Tennessee is determined to be really co-educa- tional. Instead of separating the eds and co-eds for classes in physical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

 unsuitable for will be Write Miss Chnthd in of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Caroline Chatfield
Driving Power of the Marital Ship.
Saps To-day

On land or sea- it's that make the wheels cc rd It's love work running, the ronellers chuning can't keep without all here's where he takes the lead carries heavy load and the lends hand the first chapter of the family his toryt happy ending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Love- work money marital ship and who it but papa that puts the to it? CAROLINE CHAIFlElD
 BallasH
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Says Russia's Different

I'm getting sick and tired Of
your editorial grouping Of Ger
many. Italy and Russia to-
gether as totalitarian countries.
Or do you feel that you have
to lean backward to slam Russia
just to be "fair"?
Maybe Russia does have a
dictatorship. But why not give
them their due? They don't
go around gobbling up smaller
countries or threatening the
world with war. Maybe they
do have a huge army-but why
not, with Hitler openly saying
his next mouthful will be the
Russian Ukraine2 If he were
saying that about California or
New York State. we'd have a
big standing army, too.
II you must have three coun-
tries to talk about all the time.
why not Germany. Italy ana
Japan? r. L.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Sit-DOwn Whispers

They say all's well that ends
well. It was charming for the
automobile personnel officers
to vindicate Governor Murphy
at this late day in the Detroit
sit-down strikes. He could have
told the whole story as told
Miss Perkins long ago.
Alfred Stones General Mo
tors and the other factories
tried to force the season Of
autos to keep the plants going
all year, but buyers wanted
their new cars in the spring.
Every dealer was overstocked
with secondhand cars, not sell
ing. facing bankruptcy, some.
thing had to be done.
It was whispered that hire
ling3 started the sit-down strike
as the firms wanted an excuse
to shut down a few months.
Does anyone believe police
would stand by and watch
strikers break windows, or see
that the building was heated,
provide cots and groceries?
JOHN RIGGLES,
Seabrook, Md.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Your I. O.
By SHIRLEY SPENCER

Score 10 for each question.
/. The term restaurant" is
based upon (a) a Saxon word
meaning to eat and drink. (b)
a Latin word meaning to rest,
Co a French word meaning to
restore.
2. Leonardo da Vinci wrote
from right to left. True. False.
8. The mulberry is an edible
fruit. True. False.
4. When a Scotchman says
''biggin" he means (a> building.
(b) growing, Co begging.
S. The Ionian Sea is part Of
the Mediterranean Sea. True.
False.
6. What is an oubliette?
7. What was the name Of the
first subway in New York city
(Which failed)?
8. When was the first success
full subway opened?
9. A grindery is a place where
grain is ground. True. False.
10. Change FIND to LOSE in
five moves, changing one letter
at a time, making a new word
each time and keeping letters
in same order.
ANSWERS on Page 26)
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Best Antidote

With terror, destruction and
violence prevailing in so many
parts of the world it is up to
each Of us to do everything pos
sible to make our country
stronger and even better-in.
stead of obstructing efforts Of
sincere and able leaders.
Women especially should do
their utmost to see that our
form Of government is pre-
served. In most other countries
women are at the mercy Of their
spouses or the government. or
both.
We are indeed fortunate here.
Our President has q woman nd
his Cabinet. Miss Perkins, often
in defiance Of public opinion,
has discharged the duties Of her
high office with courage and
honesty. In our courts Judge
Ellen Katherine Raedy, for ex-
ample, has shown inspiring abil.
ity, zeal and Judgment in dis
pensing justice instead Of law
from her bench.
One of the best antidotes for
foreign-inspired propaganda is
to have closer contact with our
own government. First-hand
knowledge thus gained viii off.
set what might otherwise appear
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

out on dates would be entirely
wrong. I've heard of a divorced
couple remarrying and being
happy, but it's taking a chance.
After all, they wanted a divorce
and there must have been an
important reason"
X X X
Sanford HOrdeS, 2800 block
Connecticut Ave. N. W., Gov
ernment clerk: