davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

ly scented bath powder, packed with soap suitable for a child's skin.
 Their slightly older sisters want makeup kits of preparations designed especially for young skins; lightly scented cologne particularly if the bottle is strap ped to a whimsical, miniature horse with pink plumes in his bridle. They'd be intrigued by g. crate" of soap oranges; a key ring from which dangles lip- stick wardrobs-three small lip sticks in different shades; a Santa Claus whose face and Whiskcrs conceal box of fine dusting pow der.
 Brand new and sure to make the sophisticate happy are: red and white striped candy stick which holds a box of dusting powder and a lipstick; 8 wheel of fortune, containing bath prep arations and makeup (the top may be used as roulette wheeD; gold compact with show horse in enamel on the top; gilt. tering Christmas tree bauble which holds a flacon of perfume.
 If you give a fitted weekend case, make sure that the prepara- tions can be securely anchored to the case. Nothing is more de- moralizing than to open bag and find creams, lotions, bottles and toothpaste in a veritable knot with nightgown, slippers and handkerchiefS.
 A FLYAWAY KIT
 TO PLEASE COEDS
 An interesting flyaway kit - for college girls as well as travel CTS = has a gay covering red, blue and yellow plaid and holds brushes for hair, complexion, hands and teeth as well as tooth powder and comb. This is the size of purse, has handle to to go over the arm and is just about the most useful type of kit for any woman who travels.
 To flatter knitters, consider a red, white and blue knitting box which contains a removable tray that holds cleansing cream, spe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

persons who have had such treat. ment have had little or no benefit know. But I can't afford to be disabled much longer. (H. c. B.
 Answer-Judging from bout l had with subacromial bursitis, I'e want at least half dozen daily ap- plications of diatherny (for 20 to 30 minutes at seance) and moderate passive movements of the shoulder immediately after the diathermy Such treatment brings great relic: and cure in many eases. If that failed, I'd consider radical surgery.
 Everybody Happy
 Having pondered how best to ex. press my appreciation for the in. structive work you have done and for the many courtesies you have extended to me. I concluded that the recent editions of works in this speciality might be accetable and accordingly have ordered delivered to your home. (....... D. D. S.)
 Coming from a dentist, the books will make me happy, Doc tor. Generally, homehow, dental practitioners seem to think my teachings are just 8. pain in the neck.
 Protected by John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
KIDDIE JUMPER, CAP AND MUFF SET
PATTERN 27o

Send your young hopeful off to school or play looking adorable and feeling warm as toast in this three piece ensemble, Pattern 270. It's a Claire Tilden creation that's so sim pie and sparing of detail that even the most timid beginner will be successful with its making. The jumper, cozy and smart worn over a sweater, is cut in just two main pieces. It's flaring skirt rises to a point at both the front and back waistline. The straps, which are all in one with no shoulder seams, are made on the straight-grain for easy sewing, smooth fit and to prevent slipping. You'll take but a jiffy to stitch up the jaunty cap that's in one-piece envelope style with a front fold and tucks in back for fit. Every little girl will love the huff included in this pattern-and how warm it keeps htose fingers! It's lined and is cozily padded into a rolly-polly shape. You may match all three pieces or team-up the cap with the jumper or with the huff. Here's one of the smartest kiddie outfits of the season!
 Pattern 270 is cut in children's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. Size 4, jump CT, cap and huff, requires yard 54 inch fabric; size 6, jumper, l yard 54 inch fabric and cap and huff, 1-2 yard contrast.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to (Waterbury Demo- craD, Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
At9 or 90, Women Like Cosmetics, The More Luxurious The Better
TRY TO LEARN HER FAVORITE BRANDS OF LOTIONS, PERFUME AND MAKEUP.
BY ALICIA HART NEA Service Staff Writer


 The average woman on your Christmas shopping list, whether she is g or 90 or somewhere be- tween, wants generous quantities of the things that men pretend to con- slider really too silly and, in gen. eral, just plain out-and -out luxur- ies.
 In other words, she wants creams and lotions and perfume and make up. Even though you think beauty items are silly and too, too luxur- ious, give them to her anyway. That is, unless you'd rather please your self than the recipient.
 While you're about it, you might as well know that she pre- fers one fat lipstick in beauti- full case to a pint-Sized kit con- taining tiny dabs of two or three preparations. (Weu come to kits later. There are kits and then again there are kits, you know.)
 She'd like a small flacon of ex- quisite perfume better than a huge jug of junk. Unless you. know what her favorite cleansing d1lu 1l4S1lI CIedlIlS dIc, UcGUSI SltS her some wonderful bath oil or a couple of huge cakes of good bath soap or some sumptuous, foamy bath powder rather than creams you think she might like.
 GIFT ORDER
 OF FACIALS
 However, if you do know what creams she uses, you can't go wrong on a large jar of each. In fact, you can't do better, except by playing Giant Santa and giving her a .ift order for course of facials at her favorite beauty salon.
 Little girls will like the smart manicure kits in cases which can be used for handbags; soap in animal, vegetabls and fruit shapes; imaginative dresser sets with the combs, brushes and mir TOTS scaled down in size to fit small, childish hands, and light
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
TOWN LIBRARY IN BOxCAR

Colmor, N. M. - (UP) - This little town of 75 persons claims to have the smallest library in the world - the only library in a box car - and the only library paid for with pennies. Several women launched drive for a mile of pen nies to build a library. With the pennies they purchased e boxcar, moved 1t to a vacant lot. and in- stalled some books. Today the library has more than l,700 volumes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10


 She's trying so hard to make an impression! But, knowing little of the etiquette of dating, what an awkward situation she's created.
 It's the girls place to suggest going home, on date or at a party and if you just sit, waiting for the man to say the word, of course you embarraSS him.
 Men feel more at ease with the girl whose smooth manners show she's used to going places-and they feel prouder of her!
 So. if you'd get your share of invitations, be up in etiquette. Don't have to hesitate when going into a movie theatre, entering a room, getting out of a car-because you aren't sure who should go first.
 At the movie you go ahead of your beau at the ticket-taker's en- trance, you are first to enter or leave a room-but the man always steps out of a car first.
 Show you're used to little courtes- les. too. When given a compliment, don't litter You're kidding" but reply with a smiling "rhahk you" Let your escort hail taxicabs. help you with your wraps, open doors for you.
 From our 32-page booklet learn the correct thing for games, dates. danc- es and movies: for waiting enter taining, motoring. and travelling. Discusses the betting question, ofiics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
GIVE YOUR LAZY
 LIVER THIS GENTLE "MUDGE"

Follow Noted Ohio Doctors Advice
 To Feel "Tip-Top" In Morning!
 II liver bile doesn't flow freely erery day into your intestines--constipation with its headaches and that "half-alive" feeling often result. So step up that liver bile and see how much better you should feel! Just try Dr. Edwards Olive Tab lets used 60 successfully for years by Dr. F. M. Edwards for his patients with constipation and sluggish liver bile.
 Olive Tablets. being purely vegetable. arc wonderiuli They not only stimulate bile flow to hcip digest fatty foods but also help elimination. Got Q box TODAY. ibf, oOf, coz. Al druestores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
INDIAN DOLLS

The Hopi Indian katchinaS, or doll,S, are unlike the dolls of other nations in that they have serious tribal significance and play impro- tant parts in Hopi rituals. Carved from cottonwood by hand, they are not toys, but are made to represent certain features, such as corn katchina," "cow katchina," etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
GIANT sUNFIsH CAUGHT

Santa Cruz. Cal. --CUP)- Capt. sammy Pennington, navigator of q deep-sea fishing barge, had the luck to catch giant sunfish weighing l.. 800 pounds, the largest ever known to be landed in these waters. sun- iish, as . rule, do not exceed 1000 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
BRACKEN SCORES

Having scored as Dizzy" in Para mounts "The Aldrich Family in Life With Henry" Eddie Bracken has been retained by the studio to play part of the title role in Henry and Dizzy" with Jackie Cooper. Bracken is youthful graduate of the Broadway stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

A medical colleague recently asked whether knew anything about low blood pressure. He said the medical books and journals give more or less information or at least speculation on the significance, causes and management of high blood pressure but darned if he could learn any, thing about low blood pressure.
 So I pressed the doctors letter down on a growing pile of sugges- tions for articles in this column, and presently it was submerged under a lot of other suggestions that came up later. Today I dug it out. I thought low blood pressure would be easy to talk about. I ought to know what to say about it, for I've been suffering with it for as long as SphygmomanometerS have been in general use in the profession-or so I infer from the expression and the casual comments of the medical ex- aminers who have measured it. I am strong silent man, or a silent one anyway, and bear my cross without complaint. In fact don't care what my blood pressure meas ureS, as long as keep in fine fettle.
 In the New England Journal of Medicine recently pr. s. c. Robin son of Chicago discoursed interest ingly and instructively on Hypoten- sion (medicalese for low blood pres sure), which he seems inclined to consider the ideal normal blood pressure Hypotension is not a dis ease, he declares; it is an ideal blood pressure level.
 Dr. Robinson lifts great load oil from my mind. While I have never cared what my blood pressure hap pens to be. still I have always har-- bored difident feeling that it sig nified somehow that I am not only silent but bit queer. So, naturally, it cheers me to find colleague of Dr. RobinSon,S caliber regarding low blood pressure as the ideal. Now if some good doctor would advance the thesis that ne-earedness is the ideal I'd feel quite happy.
 Generally it has been assumed, assumed, say, and I hope every medical reader places emphasis on that, that one with low blood pres sure lacks stamina, tires easily, has cold feet and is not capable of doing prolonged mental or physical work. Leaving out of consideration such conditions as Addison's disease, cor onary thrombosis, the lymphatic state, shock, and some infectious diseases which may be accompanied by low blood pressure, it must be obvious that the finding of low blood pressure, without associated evi- dences of disease, scarcely warrants the assumption described.
 The systolic pressure, in an urban group of 10,883 persons was found below what is usually considered the low limit of normal blood pres sure in 25 per cent, and the dias- tolic pressure was below the arbi- trary low limit of normal in 34 per cent. Never mind just what these limits are-it is not matter the layman should concern himself about.
 The point to remember is that low blood pressure is not a bad thing to have.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Stiff Shoulder
 Intense pain in left arm and shoulder for six months. Physicians say I have bursitis. One advises injection and then man. ipulation to break up adhesions that prevent use of joint, and continued daily manipulations thereafter. Two snfna cnlna n1 cniirsa Riit faok A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
-RRAUC4 - = GlorUying
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer
 Many woman who would not dream of spelling the good lines of her slim suits and simple day dresses by wearing fancy gloves too many yards of yelling on her hats and entirely too much costume jewellery seems to go completely haywire when the dresses for a formal even ing event.
 Not content with choosing an elaborate dress (fine idea, of courSe) and planning to wear it under a coat or wrap great deal less simple than her day coats, she piles on practically every jewel in the house, genuine and otherwise. Her fingers, wrists, arms, neck, ears and hair are so loaded down with gilt ter that a picture of complete con- fusion is created.
 BECOMES WALKING
 FLOWER SHOW
 Or, worse yet, after hanging sprayling garlands and gobs of jewelry on her wrists, throat, ears and bosom, she pins a veritable florists piece of flowers into her coiffure, poses an even larger spray on her shoulder and covers her head with yards of trailing yelling.
 The result is anything except chic. It's dreadful.
 Furthermore, the woman whose day makeup is suave and subtle all too often commits the worst possible sins against good taste when she puts on cosmetics to wear with an evening dress. Hav- ing been told that artificial light ing drains the color from the cheeks and apparently having some queer notion that she isn't going. to have a chance to do her face over a single time during the evening, she puts on enough rouge to flag 6 train. REPAIR MAKEUP
 FROM TIME TO TIME
 Artificial lighting does steal away
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Caroline Chatfield
Parents Who Fall Down on Social Obligation to
 Children Reap Bitter Results
Sas Today
~s a-gAa.ssA . c RsA-A eAs


 Children Reap Bitter Results
 In the next generation there won't be any parents ignorant they neglect one of most duties parents owe their girl ch nghborhood together mate stage to girl and boy stage In the meantime there are lot o unhappy teen and twenty girls who must for their parents ignorance subbonneSs or selthness, whatever 1t &
 Only yesterday couldn't bothered with Friday night games at their home and uen this pleasure her daughter had to fOrego She husband sowing from which bitter harvest Those parents wouldn't have deprived daughter anything they happiness They just dumb And here's tale about another dumb pair: DEAR MISS CHATFIEID:
 years My parents eighteen they girl and have parties week I'm left I'm not hard look at and the girls think I'm attractive but I'm losing
 ANSWER:
 did big injustice but they will won't do this either So you'll have to dry tears make plans and them out.
 date for you? know girls husbands double dates Love first ght short writing marriages successful Don't sites that high, goes moothly) other going the food and fun If mother won't hear this take rights when step out to have some clean fun.
 Thrd Gaiety attractive qualities girl can At the feeling of the selfpiy won't be able new opportunities.
 Fourth Don't be discouraged first plans fail Make more plans until every to keeps searching you find the trail you eventually separated your girl successful the search
 CAROLINE cHATF1E1D
 
 .s newspaper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Modern Menus

use animal cookie cutters Qion, tur- key, chicken and Scottie dog.) Bake on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees F) for minutes.
 CHOCOLATE COOKIES
 Two and one-half cups sifted cake flour, 1-2 teaspoons baking powder, 1-2 teaspoon soda, IA teaspoon salt, 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1-2 cup but ter or other shortening, cup sugar ? eggs, well beaten; 3 squares un- sWeetened chocolate, melted.
 Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder, soda, salt and cinna- mon and sift three times. Cream butter, add sugar gradually, cream ing until light and fluffy. Add eggs and chocolate, and beat well. Add flour, small amount at a time mixing we'll after each addition. Chill until firm enough to roll. Roll 1-8 inch thick on slightly floured board. Cut with animal cookie cut ters. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) for g minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

decided to tackle this problem.
 They met the other in South N J. organize maids dards for hours and conditions of employment.
 drawing intend asking their employers will This servants into they working conditions 
 idea ought country clubs
 always yelling, do?"
 
  country.
 No would doubt the need improvement would to her maid conditions the worked in bound Illuminating the little morning getting your afternoon tomorrow other tNpeher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Hoze, To Keeb Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD

(SgDed letters
 
  and written In received few be answered in this column reply be made 10 National Madison ChcsxO Ill.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

willing to do their housework for them they often walk all her as though she had no rights and no life of her own
 In fact, many a woman sees that her maid has no life of her own by reneging promised time oil and forbiddng the maid to have guests after she has dried the last dish of the evening. Women-the reformers-have been pretty slow about improving the conditions under which house. hold workers, whether they specialists like paror maids" or just plain hired girls" live and work
 And this is their own field They do the hiring, firing and set standards and the servant problem" which they love to talk about is they haven't really tried to sove
 WOMEN DECIDE TO IMPROVE SITUATION
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

some color, of course. But not a vast amount. And to try to put on enough rouge to last through an entire evening creates a clown-like effect during the first few hours. It's best to apply only what's needed at the time, then to put on more when necessary.
 Mascara is another cosmetic that altogether too many women smear on willy.nilly for evening. The same women wouldn't think of going shopping or even to tea with eye lashes SO heavily beaded as to create e burlesque queen effect.
 Nor would they put thick layer of eyeSliadow on their eyelidS or draw heavy. thick lines through their eyebrows during day hours. I just can't figure out why they do it for formal evening cccaslons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Of Interest To Women

Have y0u . household problem to solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad. dress. enclose three cent psstage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor. Washington Service BU- reau, The Democrat 1913 l3tn Street. Washington. D. C.. tor . personal reply
 e. How old are most women be- fore they attain full growth?
 A. The average American woman attains full growth by the time she is IS years old.
 e. How often are babies born ip the United States?
 A. Every fourteen seconds.
 Q. Tn Contract Bridge, if partner makes a response of One No Trump to my bid of One Spade, is his bid forcing?
 A. No; partners response is not forcing for it is not a bid in suit. In fact. the One No Trump response is more limited than a suit take-out and you should pass unless you have 8 very strong hand cs . very strong suit.
 e. How many crippled children are there in the United States?
 A. There were 248.627 on state registers as of August, 1940.
 o. How can nuSty odor be re- moved from trunks and dresser drawers?
 A. Probably by putting an earth en bowl or deep plate filled with quickline in them. The lime will absorb the dampnesS and also sweeten and disinfect the area. As often as the lime becomes slaked, throw 1t away. However, the best method, if convenient, is to place the trunks and dresser drawers out side on dry day, where they will be exposed to air and sun.
 e. What is the best kind of book for a small child !?
 A. For the very young, picture books made of cloth are best. Wash. able window shades cut into pages and sewed together make excellent scrapbooks on which to paste pic- lures.
 e. What is the effect of habitual thumb sucking?
 A. It often brings about changes in the shape of the jaws which are not only permanently disfiguring, but the habit also interferes with the proper development of the teeth and Of the air passages In the nose,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
TOMORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST: Fresh grape fruit juice, fried oatmeal mush, syrup, toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Vegetable salad. toasted cheese sandwiches, apple sauce, old-fashioned sugar cookies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Praised shoulder lamb chops, baked potatoes, but tered white onions, grated raw carrot and lettuce salad, prune pie, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
manners, introductions.

manners, ilitroductions.
 Send l0c in coin for your copy of ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG MODERNs to The Waterbury Dem. ocrat. Home Service. 03S sixth Ave, New York, N. r. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
OLD-FASHIONED SUGAR
 COOKIES
About 2 1-2 Dozen Cookies)

Two and three-quarter cups sifted cake flour, ? teaspoons combina- tion baking powder, 1-2 teaspoon salt, 1-2 cup butter or other short ening, cup sugar, eggs, well bea- ten: l teaspoon vanilla.
 Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, sift again. Cream butter, add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla. Add flour, a small amount at time, mixing well after each addition. Chill until firm enough to roll. Roll 1-8 inch thick on slightly floured board. Cut with floured l-2 inch cutter and sprinkle with sugar. Or,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Finding of legs of over 1000 pig cons in peregrine falcons nei hes started a war ifi BrItain again the falcon which b feared to Do preventing honilng pigeons from de- livering messages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Football-shaped bath soap, top, bowling pins and balls, also of soap, center, and soap dumbellS, bottom, are Christmas gifts that will please the men in the family,
 from father to little brother. cial soap, cologne, powder, rouge and lipstick. The tray of prep arations is handsome on dresser. The knitting box has ample space for needles in any size and great quantities of yarn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

Children of teen age should be encouraged to take part in making gifts for Christmas. For their own friends or for relatives, they can bake attractive cookies and wrap them in bright, colored boxes, or make simple candies and do them up in red, green and white cello phane. When children actually take part in making gifts, Christmas means much more to them and they gain in social stability by realizing that they are contributing their share to the great day of Christmas.
 The two recipes given below are very easy and not at all expen- sive. They will amuse young chil- dren and will not upset even the VOllnpeSt 6jOeStive Sucter1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Latest Styles
WE, THE WOMEN
Hired Girls" May Get A Break At Long Last
BY RUTH AIILLETT

When they do their they for such pity as After cook ing all " And when they ind another woman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
CAROLINE CHATFIELD.

be 
  Au held Write
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Third Gaiety of the most attractive qualities the moment feeling you pity you most your new opportunities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

Intense pain in left arm and shoulder for six months. Physicians say I have bursitis. One advises novocaine injection and then man. ipulation to break up adhesions that prevent use of joint, and continued daily manipulations thereafter. Two