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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

and should never be left on the floor with the baby in it. A larger bed will be needed when the baby tries to sit up, so that 1t is well to start with a permanent crib and firm mattress that does not sag in the middle. To make the baby s bed, cover the mattress, or at least the middle section. with a piece of oilcloth or soft rubber sheeting, to each corner of which a strong tape has been Sewed. Tie these tapes together under the mattress to hold the rubber cover smooth Over this place a cotton pad. Cover with small sheet and tuck under the mattress so that the bed is perfectly smooth. If a sleeping bag is used no other covers are needed, except in cold weather, when extra blankets may be used. Lightweight wool blankets are much warmer than heavy cotton ones. It is better not to use pillow, as the baby will lie more nearly flat without one.
 (See our general Question and Answer column on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
sCURVY STILL A COMMON
 AILMENT

When the food is practically de- void of vitamin 0 (now chemically identified as cevitamic acid) well marked scurvy develops in two weeks in guinea pigs in two or three months in man.
 Before we left the shore foe," writes that excellent observer vihl- jalmur Stefansson in The Friendly Arctic (Macmillan. l925) Charlie had complained of illness. On getting up suddenly he felt dizzy and some- times collapsed. Tn general he was disinclined to all exertion, depressed with all sorts of gloomy forebodings, and his strength was noticeably less. These were the symptoms of scurvy and l asked to see his teeth and gums. The gums were swollen and purple and the teeth were slightly loose. There was a dull ache in the arch of the teeth and the gums bled freely ."
 stefansson could not understand why scurvy developed, for he be- lieved Charlie had been eating some fresh meat right along, and In his experience fresh meat (ovibos) had always proved sufficient to prevent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
Glo,-iting Yourself
By Alicia Hars

The smart woman uses makeup to dramatize the best features of her face and to conceal less attrac- tive ones, of course. Her dresses, coats and suits do the same for her figure. And her accessories should,
 Unfortunately, all too many very tall, quite large women carry dti11- inutive handbags. Similarly, too many petite girls buy purses which could easily double for overnight cases. Tn the hands of the large woman the tiny purse, however pretty, looks just plain dinky, and the woman herself out of step with the rules for chic grooming, A tre- mendous handbag dwarfs the thin short woman.
 Hats, too, can make or break the general effect of a costume. High, towering bonnets a are not for the extremely tall. Broad, squat berets and shallow-crowned sailors are not for the short and stocky.
 TALL HATS MAKE
 FACES LONGER
 Furthermore, tall, peaked turbarls make a long face and a long neck seem even longer. Brimmed hats contrary to the oldest rules--are no more flattering to the be-spectacled face than off-the-face types. Girls who wear glasses no longer are en- couraged to stick to brins only.
 The hand which is small out of all proportion to tho size of the body requires bulky gloves pre- ferably hand-sewn. While the very large hand may be made to appear smaller by machine stitched, rather close-fitting gloves. A tight glove Is great mistake in any case, however. D
 Necklines deserve more con- sideration than they apparently get. A perfectly plain, round, high neckline is for the beaut!- ful, not-too- -iong throat. The deep V will do pretty nice things for the short, rather thick neck Round collars are youthful. Wide, square ones are kind to hollowa along collarbones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

M r.: I certainly do. She'll chop off a little of tkat shoulder-l length name and wear 1t in curls on the nape of her neck, as Scarlett did. She'll affect a delicate, Dresden china makeup to achieve pink and white look. She'll trade in her streamlined compact for a powder case copied after an old snuff box.
 R. M.; And her manners will be just as paste as her makeup. No more loaiing in bar-rooms. No more of the "I-can-t -take-c -care-of -myself' at titude. No more treatment men casually. She'll be a belle or know the reason why.
 M. ED: You mean she'll go cop on us?
 R. M. She will thatl The old aren't you great big wonderful man" line will get workout 1t hasn't had in years.
 M. r.: Clothes will help her there A wasp waist and q hoop skirt practically push girl into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

In the Vanderbilt System, a dou- ble raise of an ordinary one- bid is wholly natural, and when such a raise is given, the opening hand may bid game with little beyond CulbertSon minimum opening bid.
 A jump from one to four repre- sents a hand a little stronger, with the important distinction that 1t is also more freakish in nature. In some cases such bids are made with the idea of shutting out the opponents, or causing them to enter the bidding at their own peril with contract to take Il tricks.
 Neither a double raise of one spade to three spades nor triple raise of one spade to four spades carries the slightest inference of slam possibilities, as is the case in some current systems. AS a matter of fact, raises of an ordi- nary suit bid of one to game deny the probability of slam.
 For example: what should North bid to South's one spade after West has passed, if North holds: spades, Q 98 2; hearts, 2 4; dia- monds, A e., clubs K 10 3?
 There is no doubt in his mind that spades is the best denomina- ton at which to play the hands. He can count q maximum of but four losing tricks in the combined hands @ in hearts. in diamonds, in clubs, minus for filler in the opening hand). At the same time, unlike users of other sys- tems. he need not fear the loss of a slam, owing to the negative in- ference of the opening suit bid of one spade, which limited the high card strength of the open- ing hand, denying ability to open with one club or one no trump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

clinging vine attitudes Anyway, three women in hoop skirts couldn't get into the more crowded bars. D M: That very fact may lead N to the fashioned lat homes" Tea in the drawing room instead of cocktails in town.
 M. r.: She'll even change the drawing room to make 1t @ back ground that will set of her picture book clothes.
 M. ED: You mean she'll actually go out and buy a Victorian sofa and what-not?
 M. r.; Yes. And stuffed white dovies under glass for the mantle needlepoint covers for her chairs; bric-abrac for the what-not.
 R. M. Do you suppose she'll have one of those oh-so- feminine dress ing tables with artificial flowers plastered around the mirror?
 M. Y.: Yes. I think she'll even go so far as to have her women guests demurely retire to the draw ing room for conversation about the servant problem and flower ar- arrangements while the men swap stories over port and walnuts in the dining room.
 R. M. And when the gentlemen rejoin the ladies, every eyelash in the room will hutter,
 M. r.: Not false eyelashes, either! p M.: Well, pull of your eye-
 '" lashes, Scarlett, and we'll run out and get hoop skirt. We might as well climb on the band-wagon now.
 M. r.: Not so fast, Melaine -- l might swoon.
 M. ED: I'm sorry I brought the subject lib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

If your home does not have a downstairs lavatory or dressing room, any unused space that could be converted to this purpose and the necessary cash outlay would be a most worthwhile investment. Fix lures need not be elaborate. Tn fact simplicity only adds to its ultimate attractiveness. Tiled floor and wainscoting give feeling of shin- ing cleanliness, but colorful linoleum with clever inlays is probably less expensive and is interesting and long-wearing as well. Washable wallpapers are shown in any num- Der of beautiful colors and patterns. Adequate lighting is important as well as sufficient shelf and closet space.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

How often "broke" periods come to those who don't budgetl And what bleak cheerless times they are costly as well as unhappy.
 Maybe the car needs 0 minor re- pair. But there's no money. so the damage has to run on until finally the bill is twice the amount 1t should have been. And there are money-saving bargains in food, clothes, other items which must be missed.
 How much better to plan your spending--avoid broke periods and get the most from your dollars.
 On 8 budget you set aside so much of your monthly income for each item--for running your car, for food. clothes, other expenses.
 Your bills of the last year help you decide what each amount should be---arld studying a model budget plan may show where you've been spending too much - or too little.
 Perhaps you haven't allowed enough for health, dental care. Or perhaps your food bill is too high. On a monthly income of $150, food for four should cost about $50.
 Our 32-page booklet gives you a plan simple to adapt to your needs, shows how to divide your income to get what you want. Has pointers on buying and saving, ruled pages for years records.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOW TO BUDGET AND BUY FOR BETTER LIVING to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 65S Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. ne sure te write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS. and thc NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

THE SCENE
 THE editorial offices of NEA, Il the famous newspaper fea- ture service, in New York.
 THE CAST
 MARIAN YOUNG, wOm ms page editor of NEA and noted authority on fashion and beauty.
 RUTH MILLETT. popular com- mentatOr on feminine affairs. and conductor of the daily column We, the Women"
 THE MANAGING EDITOR. THEY are in the midst of an A editorial conference.
 MANAGING EDITOR: That breeze blowing on our necks, ladies Is Gone With the Wind. Miss Young. you're the one whom Holly wood itself credits with Cor planes for) inventing the phrase "Glamor Girl" Don't you think this new film. and all the accompanying fuss, IS nkely 70 folSt u new klnd ol glamor girl onto the unsuspecting public2
 MARIAN YOUNG: Yes. She'll be q glamah girl.
 MANAGING EDITOR: Goodl What will she be like?
 RUTH MILLETT: Well, sir Boss certainly be more like the Civil War belle than anything that has been seen since that period. MARIAN YOUNG; Particularly where her clothes, hair and make- up are concerned.
 EDITOR: You don't w mean she's going to get rid of her Hollywood glamor"-long bob, big mouth and vacant stare?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
DISTINCTIVE ACCESSORIES

Matching compact and cigarette case. if she smokes, always makes acceptable gifts. Conservative distinctive and not nearly so ex- pensive as they look are vanity and cigarette holder of colored crocodile. square, thin and just the right size for easy purse car- rying. Colors are black. brown, na- lacca. gold. rust and red.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
CHRISTMAS DECALS

You can make attractive Christi mas cards, wrappings and place cards, and add festive touch to plain candles, glasses, dishes, waste baskets and utility boxes by decorat- ing with miniature decalcomanias that are easy to apply and fun to use. They are sold in sheets of 12 different motifs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

say mean by this blessed intelligent make him stronger and happier man. He has think maybe of those whom he enves most aren rugged as he s..ft JOHNNY THINKS .m LIKE MAN
 attention to children who have less Mack misses father sick cant work or he important Mack and is to another. ls.
 He has good thinks like Johnny does We surely
  something to be unhappy about
 Don't get thinking his father blame because he have all the things all children things as possibe certain compensaon conented and ambitious that day they can say. mother said l could do t. and did."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

to say that Jim can Do tycoon or top night money maker he Is honest industrious and does his level best But know of no other royal road to success than just these very words Children take their ideals seriously and 1t is astonishing how often the elixir of encouragement and hope works its magic.
 Tony may have Q new shiny wheel Art might have more clothes than one boy can use. Bill may have quantities of spending money.
 All right Our John has to get used to that There the Joneses with big car, while Is little jaloppy that just gets there Mrs. Smith has set of Spode while we buy dishes at the five and ten. The Colds take trips to Rio while we consider ourselves
 lucky to get the state line. That's e It always will be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

What should ten child unhappy because his friends have things he wants
 A. Thst sorry aren't rich?
 B. We think N shame that daddy doesn't money?
 C. Talk about that other far happier than family? s M
 Tell him to think of other children who le explain also that often the boy who gets ambitious and makes good in thiS husslng world? s. a.Et4 ENt4
 may aond litle empty sometimes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

she accepts 6 date for the college Prom.
 But Dr. James Rowland Angel, former president of Yale Univer- s ity c Q m e through with a statement tha a | a coed m 1 6 h [ well put right beside her string or q a n ce pro- grams.
 pr. Angell said he had followed the careers of of Yaie's football narkainn ifa nfli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

If South had opened the bidding with one-spade, West passes, ana North held: spades, c g 4; hearts TAB; diamonds, A c 2; clubs, K J 8; North should bid three spades.
 Tn assisting to game the re- spending hand should count the number of probable tricks in his own hand. Tn the last example above, North has 4 plus probable tricks dh i'll diamonds, lh in clubs and plus in spades). The three small trumps in the respond ing hand in this case are useful only to reduce the number the ad- versaries hold. The 4-3-3-3 dis tribution precludeS counting them as having any ruffing value.
 NEXT: The takeOut bid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

water to make one ounce. Rub Q little into scalp by parting hair here and there, each evening, shampoo one night weekly, and con- tinue for three or four weeks to correct or control dandruff.
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QUESTIONS < ANSWERS

UiBtilleu water ana DteFihe WateE
 Please tell me If sterile water means distilled water. How or where can one get distilled water? Is 1t better to drink distilled water? or sterile water? tMiss M. W.
 Answer Sterile mensa germ . free To sterilize any water you merely bail 1t for fifteen minutes on each of three successive days. Distilled water Is any water that has been converted into steam, and condensed again to liquid distillation purifies the water of mineral matter held in solution. Ordinarily neither is advisable for drinking plain tap water is healthful drinking water, unless your local health department advises boiling it to make 1t safe to drink.
 Lost Art
 Saw in your column a sulfur- salicylic pomade for falling hair and dandruff. Tried to purchase this at four large drugstores, and none or them had 1t. One clerk said several people had been asking for 1t, but he guessed you were just old-fash- toned and behind the times. (Mrs.W. A. Jr.)
 Answer-No doubt am. Yet there are still pharmacists who can pre- pare the pomade if you ask for it-- precipltaDed sulful one dram, salic- lic acid 20 grains. ointment of rose
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Ho1o To Keep WeU
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
ROYAL SPEED

The crown and letters branded on Florian, the Lippizan stallion in ''Florian," are the crest of the Haps- burg emperors. who owned the Lip- pizans in Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
Caroline Chatfield
Mothers First Duty to Child to Keep Right Relation
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ship to Her Husband.
 young mother attending clinic the drec the most important duty of mother her repied normal and happy huband Do think that's going around Robin Well 1t isn't and here's why.
 relationship the axis about which When that axis of alignment everything keeping friends register the mal adjustment.
 However banning she cant hide the
 
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 the little who live with her? anayz human relationships but they small esm9gaphs registering tremOu that takes place in world They the situation their cOlOred by those formative
 grow atmosphere affection and devotion let them their first ideas life other each other respect other dui each other the children majority juvenile denqients from homes where there has been dscord and rowing divorce Security which a being In the things
  and mother will be agreed discipline and there will of opinion that lets the children through all bound anccionate and bundle of life
 Living do of course every wife expects to
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Have you q household problem
 to solve? Write your question
 clearly, sIgn your name and ad
 dress, enclose a three -cent postage
 stamp and mail Co The W0man's
 Editor, Washington Service Bu.
 Teau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
 Street, Washington, D. C., for
 personal reply,
 e. What is the proper way to prepare a bed for Q new baby2
 A. The book on Infant Care, is- sued by the Children's Bureau of the U. s. Department of Labor states that the first requisite of good bed is that 1t should enable the child to lie perfectly flat. The first bed may be a bassinet, or a large flat clothes basket. or even a wooden soap box. A folded piece of table padding or several thick nesses of blanket may be used as a mattress; 1t must be flat and smooth. The basket or box should stand on a table, or on two chairs placed with their seats together,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
WE, THE WOMEN.
I'VE, THE WOMEN- .Co-Eds Told Brains Best
 Bet for Dates
By RUTH MILLETT

It isn't often that Q college presi- dent has anything to say that CO., cd would do well to stick in her mirror and take e look at before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

American square dances threaten to become craze in Fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
. McKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Vanderbts Double Raise Gives No Indication of Slam
 Contract

This is the 18th of a series of IS articles on the Vanderbilt Club Convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

Child Guidance clinic asked the drec- the important duty of mother to her child Without reped normal and happy hsband Do think that's going around Robin Hoods barn? Well 1t isn't and here's why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

However front she when shes joSled with banning right she cant hide the They disappointment and disionment doesn't the atmosphere her her toward life in general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

relationship her husband the axis about which that axis out of alignment is everything disposition, keeping her attitude toward her family and friends register the ma adjustment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07

Let children grow up in a home where the! of affection and devotion let them get their parents who are polite to each other, oeler to
 other and are dutiful to each other, and the cl start. On the other hand, the experts tell us C ments With statsticSj that the vast majority come from homes where there has been discord
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
Latest Styles
RAISING A FAMILY
Envious Child Must Learn All Men Are Not Equal In World Goods
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

d We ten child who unhappy because h friends have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-07
XMAS PRESENT FOR HOME

NEXT: The takeout bid.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-12

gave very interesting and educa-
tional talk on the pledge of our club
and the meaning of the Rainbow Club.
Mrs. William Dennis, another guest,
gave some very clever dramatic i'm
presentations.
We extend our greatest apprecia-
ton to Florence Laws, who served
very efficiently as Toastmistress. AS
introduced by the Toastmistress, Eliza
beth Dryden gave an interesting well
come to our mothers and others pres
emit. Evangeline Vincent sang an
appropriate song for this occasion,
Wonderful Mother of Nine
Our motto, GAS Our Girlhood Is
Now So Shall Our Womanhood Be-"
was discussed capably by Rachel
Hall, from the standpoint of the men,
bers of the club. on "Our Girlhood."
Mrs. Walter Price responded to this,
by talking on "Our Womanhood" and
how it is influenced by our girlhood.
Florence Laws then introduced the
welcomed guests and each club pres
ent gave a report on the work their
club has accomplished during the
year. Margaret Holloway, from the
Taste & Basic Club, gave short re-
port on Reviewing Our Years
Work."
The members of the Taste & Basic
Club are very grateful to have been
served so we'll by the F. F. A. men,
bers, under their advisor, Mr.. Paul
Joyner.
The banquet was enjoyed by every
one who attended and was concluded
by song, sung by the freshman girls
"Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caro-
line"
SCIENCE CLUB NEWS
At their last regular meeting the
Science Club voted on several names
submitted for membership. Those
who applied were Cordelia Price,
Florence Laws, Virginia Croper, Rob-
ert Corddry, Harold Griffith, Bobby
Gordy, Francis Sturgis, Arthur Han
cock and Oakley Hall. All these were
approved and admitted as members.
Plans were also made for a weinie
roast to be held later.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-12

Church held their regular monthly
meeting on Wednesday night, May 3,
at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Taylor.
Mrs. Glib Sharpley, Mrs. Norman
Collins, Mrs. Robert Ellis and Mrs.
Seth Hurley spent Wednesday in Nor
folk, Va.
Mr.. Walter Brown of Wilmington,
DEL, spent the weekend with his fam
lily here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown and
family have returned home from Phila
delphia, Pa, after Mr.. Brown worked
the winter months there.
Mr.. William Pruitt and Mrs. Arthur
Mills motored to Chincoteague, Va,
Monday.
Miss Ann Collins spent few days
last week with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Parsons at Stockton,
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Banks and fam
lily of Philadelphia, Pa, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonza Ward.
Mrs. B. S. Merritt spent few days
last week with her sister and brother
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. George Myers
in Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Pruitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Crowley motored to
Chincoteague, Va, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pruitt and
daughter, of Pennsville, N. j., spent
few days this week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Pruitt.
Mrs. Charlie Hancock is spending
some time with relatives in New Lon
don, Conn.
Mrs. Thomas McWhimney and sons,
Escott and Martin, of Essex, Conn.,,
spent a few days last week in the
home of Mrs. Betty Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Merritt spent