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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
BEAUTY
-BEAUTY- GloriGing
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Stan Writer

For girls who have not been par ticularly conscientious about using cuticle oils, suntan lotions and night creams, and even for those who have, reconditioning treatment are now in order.
 The smart woman knows that her new fall hats, dresses and accessories won't be really flattering unless her hair is soft and glistening with health, her complexion clear and smooth, her figure neat and supple, her hands nicely groomed.
 Whether she wants to get rid Of her suntan quickly or make it last as long as possible, she does renew her attention to special cleansing routines to eliminate rough spots and uses creams to achieve a satiny smoothness. An outdoor, slightly rough and ready look may have been chic with summer slacks and cot- tons, but it won't do with hustle dresses of suave bengaline, moire, taffeta or messy crepe.
 She uses a bath brush on elbows, knees, back and shoulders, and uses 1t eacf time she bathes. She scrubs her nails with nail brush before going to bed, then massaSes oil or cream into the softened cuticle. She cleans her face with soap and water at least once day, applying the lather with com- plexion brush or a rough wash cloth or the palms of hands, depending, of course, on how sensitive her skin happens to be.
 If she wants to hasten the dis appearance of suntain (seldom flat tering with all black), she puts solution of half water and half lemon juice or her skin and lets it dry. Afterward, she rinses it off, then applies softening night cream Or she may use mild bleaching cream instead of water and lemon lotion. In either case, she pats on night cream afterward.
 She gives her hair and scalp hot oil treatments to eliminate drynesS caused by over-exposure to bright sunshine. Two hours before sham poo, she messages hot olive oil into her scalp, wrings towel out of very hot water and wraps it around her head for a few minutes fhe oil remains on until time to sham poo, then she washes her hair in the usual manner.
 REDUCE BEFORE BUYING
 THAT NEW WARDROBE
 She brushes her once-shining locks every night. And, in addition uses a special tonic to correct what ever scalp defect she has acquired during vacation. There are tonics to correct dryness, excessive oil as well as dandruff, and general lack of lustre. Each, however, must be used exactly according to directions.
 Furthermore, the smart girl anal yzes her figure before she buys a single new outfit. If her posture is bad, she correct it-really simple task. If she hasn't been getting enough outdoor exercise to keep her waistline trim, she goes in for re- ducing exercises every day from now until time 70 look for fall clothes Tn other words, she does her best to make her own appearance meas ure up to the smart wardrobe she plans to get.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

From the first b-r-r- of the alarm clock to the drying of the last sup per dish at night-and for in-be- tween visiting or marketing-this house frock will carry you through in trim style. Claire Tildens Pat tern 885 is so quick and simple to make, yet its lines have a neat ap- pealing criSpness. That "uppish" Waistline is pointed for fashion and leaves your hips and midriff sleek and slim. The effect is emphasized by the airy flare of the skirt. Both the skirt and the panel of the bo- dice are cut on the bias-very smart Tn, say, a checked gingham fabric. You might like the sleeves perfectly straight Or tuck them in an at- tractive draped manner. Use but tons and ric-rac or ruffling for add ed spice, and leave the neckline young, square and plain. A style to wear the live-long day.
 Pattern 885 is cut in misses and women's sizes l2, IA, IS, 18, 20. 30, 32, 34, 36 38 40 and 42. Size 16 re- quires l-2 yards 35 inch fabric and l 3-4 yards ric-rac.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
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 the wife by intimating that her husband is wonderful boss, and that it is a joy to work for him.
 If she must chat with the wife, she talks about something outside the office Git doesn't hurt a bit if the wife knows the secretary is in love with nice young man) rather than talking about office matters, which always makes the wife feel like an outsider.
 Doesn't make any comment about the wife to the boss which he is likely to repeat to her as a compli- ment, and which, no matter how fiattering, is sure to make the wife feel discussed" by the secretary.
 Doesn't affect finishing school accent.
 Wears the kind of clothes that are business-like enough to pass another womans critical inspection.
 Doesn't say, Did MT. Blank tell you so-and-so?" about even the
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dation. It is all right to go in swim- ming whenever one enjoys swim.
 Sleep and Grow Fat

dation. It is all right to go in swim- ming whenever one enjoys swim.
 Sleep and Grow Fat
 Member of my family lies abed until noon every da: She is gaining weight and wants to reduce. think you sad long hours in bed makes one grow fat. (M. W)
 Answer-That is so. On the other hand, such stacker flesh appears to make the victim oversleep, so it is vicious circle. Sleep and grow fat, grow fat and sleep your life away. If the fat one is in earnest about the desire to reduce, she had better scrape up dime and send it along with stamped envelope bearing her address, for copy of the booklet Design for Dwindling." Right away she should adopt sleeping sche- dule, never over 8 hours abed, and have you designated to disturb her as much as may be necessary to make her adhere absolutely to the schedule. The second week reduce sleep ration to 7h hours, and in two more weeks reduce it to ' hours, ana let IL remain at seven hours.
 Adoption
 Does child inherit good or bad habits? Plan to adopt baby boy. I believe it is all in the way one raises a child. (Mrs. 0. A. J.)
 Answer-No. You are right, it is all in the way you raise the child, But you should have your physician. examine the child for evidence of any inherited or congenital disease or taint.
 Cachexia Americana
 Both of our children (seven and ten years of age) seem anemic or al- ways tired. (Mrs. T. S. K)
 Arswer-Send ten cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress for booklet "V-I-T-E Spelh Youth"
 Protected by John F. Dille Co.)
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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Safe Mill


 For our three children aged IF 3 and 2, we buy two quarts of Grade A milk daily. For nearly the same money we could get three quarts of Grade B milk for them. Please ad- wise about the healthfulness of this What would you do if you were in our place? (F. D.
 Answer-I'd buy the three quarts of Grade B milk. In my opinion there is no significant difference between Grade A Pasteurized and Grade B Pasteurized.
 Dog Days Are Over
 What are dog days and how dc they affect people? Should one go in swimming during dog days? Dur ing menstruation? (Miss E. A)
 Answer-"Dog days" are the per- iod of four to six weeks from early July to September, when Sirius, the dog star, is visible. The ancients at tached superstitious beliefs to the "dog days" which are without foun-
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Caroline 
Many Girls Must Meet Boy Friends Half Way Now adays and Make No Bones About It. Chivalry of the Chase Takes Cash
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 adays and Make No Bones About It. Chivalry of the Chase Takes Cash.
 this topsytrvy plenty of perpexne problems which the folks have solve without benefit ceden Most the problems born frequently folks and sometimes fly squrey the face of re to solve thma hazardous thing against nature usually high price for the trip.
 every mother that's on her job has tried to teach her daughter boys the chase daughter is them suspect what she's
 look around the she must bit they talking distance Second when the catch with keep their hands off her. because familiarity when this happens the boys begin to plan another chase
 While both mothers every conditions daughter what mother of them haven't cash which disgrace terrible inconvenience.
 Constantly the proposoned impecun- 1ou boy-end half sometimes she's practically compromises without sacrificing little femnnty thereby down deraby nothing of nrng his morale running husband material event stands the friend husband take and support
 No wonder she's disappointed suggests that when he lets her
 CAROLINE GARFIELD a Compromise and Stay in he Game. Problem. of sy Chntaeid
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 There is much talk of golf widows, but we never hear of golf orphans, do we? Yet there are lit erally thousands of them. T h e ir daddies play from five to seven, or as long as d a y lig h t lasts, every eve- ming, and every of hour on Saturday and
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Q U III U 5 L ScC- retaries have to keep from anta- gonizing W iv e s. The secretary who does it most suc- cessfully:
 Treats the wife as though she is m ore important than anybody even the boss.
 Doesn't try to impress her when she stops by in the office, but is willing to be im- pressed.
 Doesn't tn n k
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Of Interest To Women

Nave you a household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad. dress, enclose three-cent postage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Blu. reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C.. for . personal reply. y
 o. Should a child of six be taught the use of table knife as
 A. Yes. A small child may be taught the use o ia table knife as soon as he has learned to use a fork properly.
 o. In camping by a small moun- tain stream, is there a simple way to find out whether the water is safe to drink?
 A. No. It is always best to boil strange water before using 1t. An easy method to make 1t safe is to dissolve teaspoon of fresh chloride of lime in I quart of water. Put 1t in dark and cool place. Ado one teaspoonful of this preparation to each two gallons of water, stil and let it stand for fifteen minutes There is practically no taste and the water is safe for drinking.
 o. What minerals should be in- cluded in the daily diet?
 A. Calcium. phosphorus, iron and iodine. (See our general Question and An
 sWer Colurnn oy, Page 6l
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RAW VEGETABLE SALAD

Shredded raw carrots. diced eel- cry and raisins. mixed with may onnaise is crisp lettuce cs,ps. is | neaIthful luncheon salad. Serve thin sandHicl,es of cream cheese on date and nut bread with t.
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Clever Secretary Doesn't
 Get Smart With Mrs. Boss

most harmless thing that happened to him.
 Remembers that the better looking she is-the more careful she has to be.
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Ldtest Styles
HOze, To Keeb Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

sisoss .e..sss pe.ss health mo no; :. envelope enclosed :h"Dd 6e 1rse oniy william National MedisOD
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By RUTH MILLETT

The man who has a secretary usually also has a wife-a secretary being one step higher than a wife in mans economic climb.
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RAISING A FAMILY
- RAISING A FAMILY "The Kids"
 Need Father More Than Do "The Boys"
DEAR MRS GOLF:

DEAR MRS. GOLF: ...''
 You're right about your hus- band being selfish when he does not give any more time to his chil- dren than he does.
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CHILDREN LOVE CUDDLE TOPS

Why not make these clever cuddle toys for your own or your friends infants? These designs may also be used as applique. Hot iron trans fer pattern No. x 602 contains trans fer sheet of six motifs, each about 5 1-2 inches high, materials reeded and complete instructions.
 To order this pattern. send Is cents in coin or stamps to Needle work Dept, Waterbury Democrat, P. O. Box 42, Station O., New York City.
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Ends Tonite-Spencer Tracy in "Staney & Livingstone" 2nd HIT House Of Fear" With Wm Gargan
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(See our general Question and An
 swer Column on Page 6)
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In this topsy-turvy world today there ar problems which the young folks have to solve
 cedent. Most of the problems are born and bred frequently the young folks have to cut athwa and sometimes fly squarely in the face of masc ture to solve them-a hazardous thing to do nature you usually pay high price for the tri
Evening star., 1939-01-21
New Bar President

The election of Seton Darr as
president of the District Bar Asso-
citation places at the head of that
organization lawyer who has rem
dered important service in the effort
to make the processes of the law
equally available to all classes of
society. With Judge Nathan Cayton,
he led the fight here for establish
ment of the so-called Small Claims
Court-a tribunal which has fully
proved its worth as a medium for
the adjudication of the rights of the
poorer class of litigants.
AS chairman of special commit
tee, Mr.. Darr persuaded the directors
of the Bar Association to indorse the
Small Claims Court, only to see the
membership of the Association later
register their disapproval of the
then proposed agency. In the face
of that Encouragement, however, he
carried the fight to Congress and
finally prevailed upon the legislators
to enact legislation setting up the
tribunal.
Mr.. Darr also played an important
part in the development of Colum-
bus University, established originally
by the knights of Columbus as a
small school, primarily for the bene-
fit Of former service men. From the
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Employment of Foreign
Actors Opposed.


To the Editor OF The Star:
Years ago the japanese almost took
California through immigration. Now
see it is the English's turn. Of all the
American girls in the United States of
America can you imagine the choosing of
an English girl, fresh from England, for
the role of Scarlett OHara? But am
not surprised. Most of the American
made movies nowadays have one or more
English, exEnglish, and other foreign
actors cast in the leading roles. Person.
ally like the English and some of the
other foreign actors. I also realize some
of these foreign actors eventually become
good American citizens But it seems
to me Hollywood producers are showing
preference to these foreigners in all
type of roles, and are gradually showing
Americans in the background No doubt
if the fans had not chosen Clark Gable
for the role of Rhett Butler, the producer
of Gone With the Wind" would have
cast an Englishman in that role to make
it unanimously English. The English
have restricted quota on foreign actors
appearing in their country. I also under
stand foreign governments are going
to increase restrictions on American
motion pictures entering their respective
countries. Therefore Ames1ca should
restrict the number of foreign actors
appearing in this country now and in
the future E. JEFFRIES.
January 15
Evening star., 1939-01-21

little-known Knights of Columbus
Evening School, the institution now
has become one OF the largest night
law schools in the city.
A native of Washington, as were
his parents, Mr.. Darr has partici-
pated actively in the civic, affairs of
the District and has consistently
urged that the right of suffrage be
granted local residents. AS the new
leader of the legal profession here,
it may be confidently anticipated
that he will continue his efforts to
implement the civic life of the COM
munity, an undertaking In which the
proper functioning of the processes
OF the law plays highly important
part
Evening star., 1939-01-21

rain presumably will be, at the best,
very general unless it is served by an
intelligence service-that is, spies
Of extraordinary ability. It may be
taken fof granted that the German
general staff can put its finger on
about every identiflable feature of
the countryside from the Mosel to the
Rhine and that the French general
staff is equally we'll informed about
the other side of the border.
Possession of such information is
an elementary factor in national de-
fense. The statement of Major Will
liam Bowie of the Coast and Geodetic
Survey in letter to President Roose-
velt that the United States is serious
ly lacking in such information will
come as surprise to all except pro-
'fessional military engineers.
There are maps, of course. MANY
OF them are very good and very de-
tailed. IT we could rely upon having
to meet an enemy with the ethics of
sportsmanlike gentleman who
would pot dream Of launching an at
tack IN an area of which adequate
maps were not available to the de-
tenders there would be no need for
Major Bowie's proposal that compre-
hensive charting operations be car
ried out, as military necessity, over
strip extending at least one hun
dred miles from each coastline and
each international boundary.
The trouble, as Major Bowie points
out to the President, is that the
present maps are pretty much of a
hodgepodge with no co-ordinated
purpose. Some are as good as any
that could be found in the world.
They may be of areas adjoining quite
inadequately mapped countryside.
Welllmapped national boundaries,
OF course, will be expensive. Maps are
not what they used to be. The air
plane, combined with an armory of
specialized map-making instruments,
has rendered possible and necessary
maps OF an accuracy undreamed of
only a few years ago.
After all, Major Bowie says, the
project would not cost more than one
battleship. 1t might be worth, he
intimates, several battleships..
AL wars" he says, "are fought
with maps"
And If wars must be fought, maps
are the cheapest weapons imaginable
and often the most effective.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. Truce1pell.

Scratchipgest little bird in the garden
at this time Is the white-throated
sparrow.
He scratches away, chicken fashion.
with back -and forward motion great
deal like that used by the fox sparrow.
The latter sohgster of course, does not
appear hereabouts until late in February
or early March.
Next to the fox sparrow, however, the
scratchers.
He is after grass and weed seeds,
grubs, and any other bird delicacy which
he may find.
The motion he uses to achieve this
food is comical in the extreme. Not, 1t
must be admitted, as funny as the dig
ging of the fox sparrow, but so different
from the feeding motions Of other spar
rows that it always attracts attention.
X
The white-throat should not be mis-
taken for an English sparrow, as 1t SO
often is especially when it is in with q
crowd of the latter at feeding station.
The white-throat is larger and besides
its white patch on the throat, from which
1t gets its name, it has very striking
pattern Of alternate white and brown
stripes on the head, running from the
neck up and over the top of the head
toward the bill
This sparrow is larger and fatter than
any English sparrow, but not so big as
the fox species
The white-throat not only has q
charming song, but is we'll behaved bird
He particularly likes to come to a
feeder little before dusk, after all his
English cousins have departed for the
day
Usually there is more than one of him
too, often as many as six, so that their
combined scratching back and forth, with
that peculiar bobbing of the body, makes
rather fetching picture.
&Hx
1t must not be thought that the white
throat shrinks from contact with his
more humble cousins
One or two white-throats may be seen
in the crowd of English sparrows at any
time Of the day, provided one looks
sharply.
There are so many of the latter and
all so busily eating, that it takes rather
flrst-class looking to pick out the better
bird
Most persons seem to hold the naive
belief that all people see in exactly the
same way. Nothing could be farther
from the truth, and this is especially sc
at the bird feeding station.
The observer accustomed to the scene
will be able to pick out three or -four
species of sparrows, whereas the new
conner would swear there was nothing
there but the English sparrow in his
numbers.
The many members of the sparrow
family look amazingly alike to the non.
critical eye.
CRITICAL, as applied to bird watching
means being able to mark off the small
differences which set one species apart
from another
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Shooting Stors
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Long Road.

Travelling on through Sorrow Land;
travelling day by day;
Travelling for Tomorrow Land, that
seems so far away;
Travelling for the country, where the
twilight beauty CLEANS,
It's such little way, yet so much fur
ther than it seems!
There's many a fragile blossom that may
cheer us as we go,
But the briar turks to pierce us and the
road is steep and slow.
Some great, mysterious promise of beati-
tude and rest
Keeps us ever striving onward; keeps us
hoping for the best.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
If, under the bombardment of propa-
ganda we are now going through, there
are any people left who can think calmly
on the Spanish situation, the following
observations should be self-evident:
l. The Spanish people have the right
to establish the form of government
which they think best for their welfare.
We Americans fought the Revolution on
this principle.
2. If the Spanish people differ among
themselves as to the kind of government
they should have, even to the extent of
waging war over the issue, that is also
their privilege. They also have the right
to settle the issue free from outside in
reference. We Americans proclaimed
that in the Civil War and in the dispute
with Great Britain over her aid to the
Confederacy.
If those two principles are admitted,
the neutrality policy Of the United States
in the Spanish civil war becomes clear
and absolutely justifiable. If that is so,
then any deviation from that policy is an
mwarranted Intervention in the affairs
of another country-a kind of interven-
ton which the United States has Just
abjured at Lima.
It is beside the point to argue that
other countries are intervening in Spain
and that the United States should there
fore intervene by lifting the arms en-
barge in favor of the Barcelona govern
ment. The fact is that the situation in
Spain is so complicated by the interfer-
ence of all the principal powers Of Eu-
rope that it amounts to European war,
in which the best interests and the ira
ditional policy Of the United States die
tate strict neutrality on its part. The
same conditions which gave rise to the