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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

Dear Doctor:
 Having read your article on the modern method of removing the prostate by transurethral or elec- trosurgical operation, I decided to discard the advice of three other doctors who warned me under no- circumstances to submit to 1t, painting D very dark picture of the dire results and the great danger to which I would expose myself of course, they oil recommended the old way of removing the pros- tate gland through an external ii,- cjsion.
 I consulted the doctor whom you had suggested to me on my res quest. After Q thorough examina- ton entered the hospital he desig- mated. On the third day the opera ton took place. I was fully con- scious during 1t all and followed every move and step with great in- terest.
 I would have been able to leave the hospital two weeks after the operation had 1t not been for on attack of pleurisy which set in and kept me another week in bed,
 Though I am in my 74th year ] feel like c new man, work all day and every day In the week and sleep soundly ell night without any disturbance.
 For ell this I tank God and shall always be deeply grateful to you and to the surgeon who per- formed the operation.
 In c monograph available on re- quest for readers afflicted with or better for those just developing the old gentleman's curse (send three- cent-stamped envelope bearing your address, but do not send Q clipping in lieu of your request), l mention that the average stay in hospital when the modern method Is employed is seven or eight days, compared with three weeks or longer when the perineal or sue prapublic route Is selected.
 Men past middle age developing bladder trouble must watch out lest they drift into childish weak ness, not of the bladder merely but of the mind, avoiding proper medi- cal advice because of fear. The symptoms produced by enlarge ment or hypertrophy of the pros- tate, as this condition occurs In one In every ten men past fifty, one in every four past sixty, with out known cause, may duplicate the symptoms of stone in the bladder cancer, strieture; only examination by the physician can definitely de- termine the condition in any case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
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 Please tell us how to get your monograph on High Calcium Diet, Calcium Feeding, The Vitamins Everybody Needs. If you have given this information before, I missed 1t, and I am much interested. co. A. W.
 Answer-Mention what you want, omit clippings, and inclose c three cent-stamped envelope bearing your address,
 Strengthen the Arches
 Can you give any exercises or other means to strengthen the arches so that inserts will not be necessary for support9 (S. M. O.
 Answer-lxercise for the purpose are described in detail in booklet Care of the Feet" For copy send ten cent con land e 3c-stamped en- velope bearing your address. Like Taking . Bath wish to have e thorough physi- cal examination at regular inter- vals. Please give the name mad ad- dress or Jour clinics where the charges are low-any one of which you yourself would patronize if you wanted such an examination. Answer-If I had to go to @ clinic I'd rather worry along without an examination. I can give no infor- nation about costs or fees in any instance. If wanted a thorough examination I'd go to a doctor who practices under his own name. | Copyright 1889, John P. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

if those about to be married get of on the right foot.
 The wrong start is usually made ct the wedding. Both mothers weep and go in for an orgy of senti- mentality, and the brides mother (f she hasn't a sense of humor, and most of them seem to have misplaced theirs) tells Willie to take good care of "her baby"
 Baby, nothing. If she's old enough to be getting married with her family's blessing she is just another adult taking on adult re- sponsibilities, and everyone - in- ciuding Mama-ought to get that straight.
 With that episode eliminated. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
THE WOMEN IT'S RELATIVELY NIGER TO TRY TO MAKE FRIEND OF A MOTHER -IN-LAW

young bridegroom might get of to kinder start toward his mother in-law.
 Then there is the matter of names. The whole relationship is going to be awkward If either the husband of wife has to start calling two middle aged people who are almost strangers, Mother" and "Dad"-or the self-conscious com promise, Mother B." and Father B."
 If they're young enough, first names put the relationship on a far more natural basis, or if they are elderly, what is wrong with MT and Mrs? At least until child comes along to think up @ nick name, or make them Grandma and Grandpa"
 Then why not cut out all the strain that comes from expecting too much of each other? Why should a bride take on herself the job of writing to her husbands parents as often as she writes her own?
 And who do parents-in- have to pretend to as much love and concern for their childs new mate, as for their own son or daughter?
 If we would quite trying to make relatives of in-laws and try instead to make friends or just respected acquaintances of them, we'd prob ably get along better.
 Anyway, it's something to think about when we embarrassedly write ITO Mother" on the flowers we send our mothers-in-law February '.
 1 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

What Q new dress to make you say, T feel years younger and inch es thinner in thisl" Pattern 773 by Claire Tilden Is the ideal recipe. Tn cottons, it's simple enough for Spring mornings-in printed silk, it's sufficiently "fussy" for Easter bridges and teas. And it's easy to dressmake-the Sewing Guide helps so capably! The braid or lace- edged neckline is cut in a narrower, lower square than you've been wear ing and how you'll love the new effect! Shoulder tucks are purpose ly put near the neckline to em- phasize its prettiness. The slim hipped skirt has a softly flared hemline, a new higher waist, and unusual pockets. Let the loose sleeves swing open underneath if you like. The puff sleeves have air space at the dainty point.
 Pattern 773 is cut in women's sig es 36, 38, 40, 42, A, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires 3 3-4 yards 35 inch fabric and 7-8 yards ric-rac.
 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.
 Tuesday: Afternoon Dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
A CURE IN THE MODERN WAY

A CURE IN THE MODERN WAX
 A pastor who read on ohserva- ton in this column to the effect that only . few of those whom ] had advised as to the modern meth- cd of treating prostatic obstruction --transurethral reseetion-troublee to write later and report their ex. perience for the benefit of other sufferers from the same condition unburdens his conscience by de. scriblng his experience. Here 1t is and I hope it may be helpful to many patients as well as their phy. sicians:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

flowers are to take the place, for . day ct least, of the com m only accepted attitude that inlaws tand especially m o [ h. CTS . in . law) are part of the flor worse" side Of marriage.
 The day is al. right as 1t stands, but maybe anoth- CT era ti Il could really do something about the relationship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Tomorrow's Menu

BREAKFAST: Stewed april cots, dry cereal, fried ham, oatmeal mullins, jelly, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Cream of spin- ach soup, toasted English muf- fins, assorted sugar candies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Brisket of beef pot roast, potato cakes, buttered broccoli, open-face applesauce pie, cheese, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

about 1t hours later, as my sense of justice always arises to confront me at about one o'clock in the morning. It stood there, that ghost of my thought- lessn ess. @ n q pointed Q finger. It said, You should have done so and so. You did the other thing" And I knew my con- QaiafaNa xUa q pioht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Caroline Chatfield
Girls, Avoid These Four Pitfalls If You Would Be
 Beau.C Catchers and Hold Them When Caught
Says To-day

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 It's been said that personal danes first the must list of every male that's out Tor dates perfume Is the dstlaion from liberal applications of and water epdermis Alas some girls a like fruit fair enough until hit by the heat
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

So went to her afterward and explained kney she was hurt. It was in her eyes. But she said kindly, oh SO kindly. Tt was all right. Yes, would have gone with you, but after all, 1t was better that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Household Hints
SHINES AS NEW STYLE BECAUSE TT IS DULL

BEAUTIFUL accessories for spring include a large bag in a new shape and a new leather-dull alligator as soft and pliable as calf-in a rich shade of lighter.than-navy blue. Also an arresting hat really a simple disc of finest straw with a floating chiffon
 scarf attached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Brisket Pot Roast (Serves 1 to 6)

Discarded automobiles in junk yards of Benoni, South Africa, are being purged by the Public Health Department because they collect rainwater and form breeding places for mosuuitoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

At the seventieth wedding anni- versary of Oliver Chalker, aged 100, and his wife. aged 88, in Keinton- Vaudeville. England, was daughter who had journeyed from Colorado for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
By RUTH MILLET

Every mother has her day. Even tho mother r-in.law. The date set aside to honor that long misjudged relative is February 2.
 Letters, telegrams, candy and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Modern, Menus
BY MRS. GAYN0R MADDOX NEA Service Sthff Writer


 Do you realize that for every dol- lar spent for the lean meat in 0 good grade of porterhouse steak you can get this much more lean meat from the following cuts: 0ne-third to one-half more sirloin steak, chuck roast and rib roast tflrst 6 ribs): one-half more to twice as much top sirloin, boneless trump, bottom round, top round and blade roast; twice to two and Q half times as much cor- ner piece, flank or brisket with bone In?
 For the porterhouse dollar you will get approximately three times as much thick plate or navel beef. These comparative facts prompt you to study your cook books for delicious ways of cooking the bet- ter values la beef. As 0 general rule, the cheaper but equally fla. vorsome cuts require long and careful cooking,
 Brisket Pot Roast
 (Serves 1 to 6)
 Four pounds brisket, one (No. D can tomatoes, 1 Bermuda onion. green pepper, 2 carrots, l tur" nip, l-2 lump sugar, seasoning, l cup stock.
 Clean meat and wipe dry. Out into large serving pieces. Using heavy pan, brown on all sides in hot bacon drippings.
 Add tomatoes, sliced onions, car- rots cut lengthwise into thick strips, and sliced pepper. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cover and sim- mer on very low heat for about 4 hours.
 Serve with large potato cakes or steamed brown rice, large bowl of fresh green salad and a fruit dessert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
Latest Styles
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By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

Not so long ago l offended a lady. It was not @ sin of commission, but rather one of commission. Busy and distracted, I accidentally did some- thing that hurt her, | thought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Sacred College Hears
 German Cardinal Talk
Dr.. Diego Von Bergen Is Dean of Vatican Diplomatic Corps - Possible Successors to Pope Plus
 DWindle Down to Five

Vatican City, Feb. 16-CUP)-The Nazi German ambassador to the Vatican, Dr. Diego Won Bergen, ad- dressing the congregation of car- dinals, paid the highest tribute to the late Pope Plus XI today for his courageous defense of the church at all times
 He said the sacred college has a great responsibility in electing a successor worthy of Pope Plus. be- cause of the present political situa- ton" and that everyone hopes this evolution will be carried out peace fully"
 Dean Of Vatican Speaks
 Won Bergen made the address as dean of the Vatican diplomatic corps. which was received in solemn audience in the consistorial hall. The diplomats came specifically to extend condolences on the pontiff's death. Forty cardinals were pres ent.
 Won Bergen. whose country's SLIdlllGQ IGldllOllo WiIil tAlS NoSASuAA was one of Pope Plus deepest sor- rows. said that the Pope's states manship had been demonstrated by the lateran accord which restored temporal power to the Popes.
 He recalled that as Apostolic nuncio to Poland. Plus XI had re- mained in Warsaw despite dangers to his life "at a time when a Bol- shevik invasion threatened the doors of the capital" He said that Pope Plus had always guarded the centuries-old rights of the church, with the interests of peace and har- mony always in mind"
 Referring to Premier Benito Mus solini and the Lateran accord, he said:
 His Holiness met the proposal made by a great statesman and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Senatorial Courtesy
 Halts Referendum Bill
First Reference on Waterbury Measures Will Be Given to Those Introduced By Senator Culhane;
 Others Carried Over

of Bridgeport told The Democrat at noon today that first preference on Waterbury bills would be given to the ten introduced by Senator George T. Culhane of Waterbury. It Is doubtful if discussion Of these ten bills ca,i be completed at one afternoons session of the cities and boroughs committee, thus the hear ing on the referendum could not possibly be reached today.
 Harold White Refused
 Senator Secor also said today that he had had another request from Harold White. President of the Cit- izens Good Government Associa- ton, to give preference to the city manager referendum bill, but he had refused to do this in deference to Senator Culhane.
 There was a large delegation of Waterburiaris at the Capitol at noon today and leaders of the city manager referendum movement, though disappointed. had not given
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
AVIATOR ESCAPES
 FROM NEAR DEATH
Roy Shreck Spends Three Days, Nights Fighting
 Way Through Drifts

Spokane, Wash. Feb. l6.-(UP)- Roy Shreck, 36-year-old aviator who returned from death.' was recuper- ating in drug-induced sleep today from the effects of an airplane crash and three days and nights spent in a frozen mountain wilderness.
 Ills colleagues at the airport from which he took of Saturday night said only his perfect physical condi- tion-and his compass - enabled Shreck to survive the long ordeal of his return to civilization from the isolated mountainside where his airplane crashed early Sunday.
 Shreck, airport manager and weather bureau flyer. was. sleeping the clock around under influence of sedatives. His ordeal had been so great that he couldn't sleep normal ly. He was brought home yesterday from Occur DAlene, Ida. after his plane was wrecked in blizzard and he walked. rolled and crawled" 25 miles to a farm house.
 Unharmed in Crash
 Shreck was unharmed when his biplane was blown into a mountain side and wrecked early Sunday somewhere" in the Copper Molin- tain range in Idaho. 50 miles east of here He knew he was east of Spo- kane He pried out the planes com
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
AMERICA FACED
 BY GREAT DANGER

Boston. Feb. i6 - (U.P.) Amer lea is in greater danger now than it was during the days of Valley Forge. Gettysburg and the World War, Grand Exalted Ruler Edward James Mccormick of the Elks said last night.
 Speaking at Massachusetts Elks Association dinner. Dr. Mccormick assailed subyersiye grups that would change the American form of government for Goddess and material forms of government.
 Communists hold key positions in our government. they have dis- rupted our labor unions and gained Q Threatening fioothold in our nl- stitutions," he added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
VETERAN TAKES
 HIS OWN LIFE

Boston. Feb. ie- tuP) - Joseph Quinian, 46. World War veteran and former state trooper, died at hos- pital early today of a self-infiicted bullet wound.
 Despondent over poor health, he shot himself in the left temple in his bedroom last night. His pajama- clad body was found by his wife Dorothy. 32, a physician. on her return home.
 Quinlan. an electrician at the Boston sanitariuni. was stricken iil with grippe over a week ago. He and Mrs. Quinlan. who was nurse when they met at Long Island hos pltaI. were married in ie33. Subse. Quently Mrs Quinlan graduated from Tufts Medical school and is sched- uled to end her interneship ct Boston Floating hospital March l6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
INSANE ASYLUM
 FIRE IN QUEBEC
Believed Put Out But 1t Breaks Out Again--One
 Patient Is Dead

Quebec, Feb i6-(UP)-A fire at the Beauport insane asylum. previ- ously believed under control. broke out anew in another section of the institution and was reported to be spreading rapidly at noon today.
 One panic stricken patient died apparently from heart attack. A fireman was also injured. The asy- lum houses 2000 insane.
 Below zero weather hampered firemen in fighting the blaze.
 The fire was discovered in the wing shortly after 6 .. m. following which 200 patients were led to aii- other section of the hospital. At i0:30 a. m. it was believed to be un- der control but broke out again in another section of the building. Ad- ditional fire apparatus was being vushed to the hospital grounds as the flames threatened to spread to ether buildings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
JUDGE THOMAS IS
 BACK KMNEW YORK
Conn. Jurist Is Ready to Answer Any Questions
 on McKessOn Co.

New York, Feb. 16-,-(UP)-Fed. eral Judge Edwin s. Thomas of Con- necticut whose vacation was inter- rupted by the department of justice returned today from Panama on the liner Quirigua, obviously annoyed al what he called ''hullabaloo about nothing"
 He went immediately from the dock to the Federal building where Special Assistant Attorney General John T. Cahill waited to question him about several cases under his jurisdiction including the McKes- son & Robbins bankruptcy and the Fox New England rcceivership.
 T shall be glad to answer any question MT. Cahill wants," the jur- ist said.
 Declined to Comment
 Judge Thomas declined to discuss his affairs prior to the Federal building conference, but he made clear that his trip to Panama was an ordinary vacation planned some time ago and that he had returned
  voluntarily without subpoena.
 Asked whether he felt there was any necessity for hurrying back. he answered.:
 T don't see any need"
 "Of course you have nothing to conceal?" another questioner said.
 Nothing to Hide
 Naturally I have nothing to hide." Judge Thomas replied, but inasmuch as it is an official inyestis gation, I think it proper to tell MT. Cahill first"
 Refers Questioners
 Questioners who sought to inter- rogate the federal jurist on the Mo- Kesson & Robbins receivership in which he appointed Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford. Conn.,, as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Kills Himself As He Sat In Church

1. Cleveland. Feb. 16s-fUP)- Benjamin tender, 3s. attended mass today h s. Johns Ca.. thedral, thea shot himself fa- tally as he sat ih his pew while police hunted him for staying his estranged wife several hours hefere In the presence of their 1S-year-eld daughter, Father Bert Gallagher had just Am. sished saying the mass and was leaving the altar when . shot rang out. lender, cap in hand in . front-row pew. slunped by the confession booth. %. r..
 He had just q s2-caiiber re- volver in his mouth and pulled the trigger. Police said there had been only one bullet in the weapon. indicating that he had saved 1t for himself. They had hunted him through the night for the fatal shooting of his 29- year-old wife. Police found a note In his pocket. but did net reveal its contents immedi- ately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

I had dropped to 13 degrees and was apparently continuing down.
 The springlike storm yesterday caused many freakish accidents. The frame of a house near the home of Charles D. Gibson at first Hitch cock lake was blown 40 feet from the construction foundation and completely turned around while carried by the gale.
 Power Is Stopped
 At the height of the storm in Waterbury the background of an insulator of the, Connecticut Light and Power Company, located at the Bunker Hill station, crashed against the insulator, breaking 1t. Power in the city was off for about two min- utes.
 Charles J. Allen. manager of the company, reported today that trees and branches blown onto power lines cut off power in the Cheshire road section of the East End for an hour and twenty min utes. Similar disruption of power was caused for varying periods at Middlebury, America street, and the Monroe and Stepney streets sec- tion of Waterbury. All lines had been repaired today. he reported.
 Hundreds of Telephones Out
 Similarly, the Southern New Eng land Telephone Co., reported hun dreds of stations out of commission due to wind damage, which includ- ed felling of poles, and water In the cables, the latter condition re- sponsible for most of the damage There were 1065 lines serving 2z75 telephones out of service this inorn- ing throughout the state.
 E. L. Beebe, manager of the Wa terbury branch, reported that 121 lines with 175 stations were out
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