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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04

sidering that her Frederic William vile.
population of 100000 is only 8
per cent of that of the United
States, our northern neighbor has
girded her loinS on a truly re.
markable scale. She is budgeting
for the current year for minimum
expenditure of S1.l50.OOO 900, in
Guiding s7O000O,00O for military
purposes.
Canada has 1l4,000 men under
arms in the Active Service Force
at home, has sent 10000 to England,
and retains 100000 in the Non-Per-
manent Active Militia, which is
similar to our National Guard. Reg
iStration for CONSUMPTION was COM
pleted August 81. Compulsory mill
tary training of single men 81 years
OLD, who are not engaged in essen
tial industries, will begin October /.
Training will be for 80 days and
absorb 10000 men a month. No
conscript is required to serve out
side of Canada. All men and wom-
en- over 16 are subject to registSa-
ton.
At Sea and i'm the Air.
At sea and in the air, too, Cam
ada Is substantially in the picture.
She has more than 100 naval ves-
sells, mainly small auxiliary ships,
on patrol and convoy duty in the
North Atlantic. In the air the
Dominion for a year has engaged in
a truly formidable effort. The air
force is steadily expanding in conse-
quence of an aviation training
scheme which now has 20-odd
schools in operation. The Halifax
naval base and other Canadian
points along the Atlantic Coast have
been fortified, and garrisons of Do
minion troops are established in
Newfoundland. Iceland, Bermuda
and the Caribbean Canadian war
industry is being steadily speeded
up, although it has not yet at
tanned capacity production for
either aircraft or munitions.
After citing all the above cate
SoiASo C'iucliIS VI Sdllddd piepd-
rationS, the Foreign Policy Associa-
ton at New York, Of which Maj.
Gen. Frank r. Mccoy, U. S. A. re-
tired, is now president, has just
observed: Canada is by no means
q complete liability in the defense
plans Of the United States. Hem
isphere cooperation will profoundly
affect the relations of the two coun-
tries. In the event of Britain's
defeat, Canada would have to decide
whether to continue the war, per-
haps with the King and British
government at Ottawa decision
which would necessarily be inhu-
enced to a considerable extent by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Destroyer Timing Astounds Berlin

particularly Important new element
for Germany to cope with.
These ships will release the
more modern and speedier British
destroyers and light cruisers from
convoy work and enable them to
watch the Channel in the event
Germany decides TO invade the
United Kingdom. But what worries
the Germans most is the fact that
there is no telling what transfers
might be made in the future II iS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04

Trust-Buster's Philosophy"
Assistant Attorney General Thur
man Arnold's new book, THE Bot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Washington Observations
Conodo's Gearing Up Of War Efforts Is Seen
As Contribution to Hemisphere Defense

the attitude of the United States"
The Dorninion's vast resources in
food and raw materials for arma-
ments are still another factor which
makes her worthy hemisphere de-
Tense associate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04

There is no way that the acts OF
q President can be subjected at this
time to court review, but quite apart
from the technicalities involved, the
question which remains for the
American people to decide at the
polls this autumn is whether they
want the Chief Executive to take
steps of such a reaching nature
without permitting the Congress as
a coordinate branch of the Govern
nent to express itself at the same
time. The superficial excuse is that
Congress might have delayed action
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Many Gadgeis Designed Just to
Meets Whims of the Wife

ture. TIE kettle is fine for quickly
heating bahy-s milk. for Use in TIE
siek-room. OF trips and n dis
tr1cts where only electricity Is
available
Automatic coasters are getting
more human every year The
Superstar "Toastrite" IL fully su-
tomato. toast pops NJ when done
current shuts OF when both slices
ar toasted on both sides st the
"a ne time
Al adjustable control knob per
mits Of toast Just as YOU like II
and a removable orumb tray
makes the tosster easy 70 clesn.
A. very woman knows. fish
nets have moved from the ocean
waves 70 permanent waves. on
Christmas counters are table
cloths. lampshsdes and curtains
now beng made Of this material
The Cape Cod Industries have
been working on these products
for some months and hope to have
them ready in quantity.
For a dinner party. nothing viii
set off the table like spun glass
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

are mended in about the time it
takes to thread a needle.
The tool makes a smoother Join
than darning, and is waterproof. 1t
is great time saver around the
house and might even intrigue the
youngsters into mending their own
hose.
An automatic electric teakettle
will be welcome in many homes.
It's outstanding feature is that the
connection plug is automatically
elected whenever the water boils
too low for safety. The plug can
not be put back until the heating
unit has cooled to a safe tempera-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

IN the names Of many Of the new
box games. Dog-Flght viii appeal
TO youngsters interested In air
planes. It's q contest between
planes moved about on a vertical
board. Conflict. "a game Of strate-
gy. is a good game for four. Con-
tack is another completely new
game for two to eeven persons.
These appeal alike to both boys
and girls.
For very little people. try Ted
dy Bear Panda. It's an hilarious
action game that anyone can
quickly understand. Brightly col
ored animal cutouts on stands are
moved about as directed by a spin
ner
Electrical Maps Ia another en-
tertsinine game for youngsters.
Blank maps, all punched with
identical holes, are furnished for
states. capitols, leading cities in
the U. s.. cities all over the world.
etc.
A map is pushed down over lit
tie metal posts which match the
holes. A metal guide Is then
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
USE MACHINES
CORDING FOOT

It's time now to finish the chair
seat Cut the two back corners
Of the quilted piece to fit the
wooden supports that join the
chair pads to the seat. With the
eording foot. stitch the welting
along the four sides of the quilted
seat.
The boxed side is made Of a
4-inch wide strip 40 inches long.
This is cut from the remaining
material Cut strips each 10
inches long and stitch together so
that the seams come at the corner
or over the legs of the chair.
Next. stitch this 4-inch strip to
the shirred flounces and to the
welting which is stitched to the
quilted piece. This is all done
with the cording foot, too. The
lower edge of the box edging is
finished with welting in the same
way.
While you still have the cord
ing foot on the machine, stitch
the two quilted pieces for the
back Of the chair together with
the welting. The last thing to do
is to stitch the 9-inch pinked ruff
file in place at the lower edge of
the quilted back.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
IL cuts cake
. and serves IL

II cuts cake .. and serves Il
blanket ripper case sold in COM
bination with a 54x70-inch wooden
robe When the robe is inside the
tough transparent case IT makes a
fine cushion. The waterproof case
with sturdy handles makes a
handy carryall when Bleaching. for
magazines or wet bathing suits.
An inexpensive novelty is the
combination cake breaker, pie cut
ter and server II cuts and serves
the softest cakes or hardest icings
without any crumbing or break
ing The cutter is made with stain
less steel blade, mounted in col
orfnl plastic handle.
Wives who have many socks to
repair will appreciate the gift Of
the flashlight darning egg. Darn
in-Lite' Light glows through the
smooth bakelite top bright enough
to see the tiniest stitches. II saves
eyestrain and is particularly help
full on dark woolens.
II she doesn't like to darn socks.
"Mend-Sox.' the new compact
electrical tool for welding a patch
on a sock, is an ideal gift. Socks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Smart Buyers Do Their
Christmas Shopping Early
Do your Christmas shoppIng karly.

DO your Jhrlstmas Shopping EarIy.
II may be old. II may be trite but the saying still
has the same old punch Of yore.
1t Is the wise shopper who gets in the early ticks
and takes the choice Of the variety and quality Of goods
offered weeks ahead Of the day when Santa Claus makes
his annual appearance
Early shoppers make up their gift lists in advance
get to the stores early as possible and then when
others hared in their purchasing efforts sit back
and take IL easy, satisfied they have done job well
Again. yourself and the busy clerks
Shop Early,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
This Piece Is Both
Chest, China Cabinet

Especially adaptable as gift
for use where floor and wall space
is limited is a new combination
chest and china cabinet. which has
a SILVER compartment.
Serving both as buffet and
china chest for the dining room.
the piece may also be retired a. a
com bination chest and bookcase
for a bedroom.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Santa Due 10
Arrive Friday

Well in advance of the usual
visit. that man Santa will be with
Va, beginning Friday. Tacoma's
enterprising merchants have seen
to that Santa will be on hand to
help supervise every preparation
for one OF the greatest holiday
seasons on record
Yes. Christmas will be cele-
brated again In the good. old
fashio Toned. time-honored way.
There will be laughter a few tears,
songs. gifts for everyone, and cheer
unbounded. This year. more than
ever before. Santa IL prepared to
the last minute detail He wants
everyone 70 share In the blessings
of the holiday season and will do
his utmost 10 see that everyone is
made happy
OF course, tOyland will he
Santa's special sphere. II AL
ways Ia. Here. grownups and
little tots alike win fore
gather. make comparisons,
and agree that this viii be
tine hest Christmas season
ever. Toyland VIII be a revela-
ton this year. The great
amount of useful and decora-
tive things available for chill
dren Of all ages, and grown
ups, too, will surpass any
thing In history.
Shopping schedules have been so
fixed that immediate service TO
all interested will be available
Store managers have seen to that
They have been teaching extra
clerks and sales assistants for
weeks in preparation for the
crowds expected for the Christmas
season.
There's only one admonition
patrons are asked to observe: DO
your shopping early"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

UNI or brass adjustable reflector.
This product can also be used as
a wall lamp.
II he's clothes-conseious, he'll
be proud OF one OF he new Plia-
glass belts. made OF tough flexible
plastic. with gold and silver plated
initial buckle II comes packed
in a clever alligator-grain trinket
box.
Plastic hobby kits will make
Christmas last all year The large
variety of attractive articles that
can be made with II make this kit
a gift that will appeal even to
serious crafts men with home
workshops
The plastic can be sawn. eraved
or drilled, and takes a high pol
ish. Sets come complete with an
assortment of plastic. tools. pat
terms and instruction sheets.
Exciting for younger tots is
"Ring-Whiz." Rings are thrown
on whizzing top that spins on a
game board and scores are made
according 10 where the rings fall
on the numbered platform. The
game comes with durable top and
seven vari-colored rings.
Dolls OF Old Williamsburg. :"
entertaining set of paper dolls.
win entrance any little girl. De-
signed TO commemorate Colonial
Virginia are IA costumes. histori-
cally correct.
Set consists of father and
son and daughter and
two servants. each beautifully
painted in portrait style. II comes
with accessories, stands
and booklet that tells the story
of the dolls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

Among the food o. new gifts
thls year = one that vii Be sc-
eepabie 70 any housewife It's
the new blanket case Of trsnspsr-
ent. insulating silk.
The case tips Up tightly 70 pro
teet blankets against moths dust.
dampneSs. II can also be used for
fur jackets.
Somewhat similar " sUsnk
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Change Indicated
If Room Cramped

Do you have a room that feels
cramped? Try to remove some
thing. then, or perhaps replace a
large chair or table by one smaller
and lighter in scale.
Two-toned wall papers with
light or white backgrounds will
make a room appear larger, as
will light colors in general. Re-
Election Of an attractive side of
the room in a mirror, or of a
pleasant view from the window,
will seem to add spaciouSless.
Plain wall-to-wall carpeting COW
ering appear larger. too.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Here's What 10 Do 10
Remove Ring on Table

Provoking. isn't II. TO discover
that some unthoughtful guest has
left an alcohol ring on one of your
most cherished tables? Here's
what do do: fold sandpaper around
a small block Of wood. Pour a
little lemon oil or crude oil on the
spot and rub the ssndpaper across
the spot until the surface Is
smooth and the spot has disap-
peared. Paint shellac over it and
let dry, sandpaper lightly again.
then paint coat OF vsrnish over en-
tire top surface.
Many polished furniture pieces
offered this season are now treat
ed for alcohol resistance. relieving
the hostess Of much worry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Juvenile Furniture Is
Better Styled Today

Juvenile rooms today can he as
well-furnished az other rooms in
the home. and there is wide
choice in designs, finishes and
woods. Christmas is a good time
to think Of attractive equipment
for the young ones.
Maple has strong appeal for
some mothers. while enameled fur
niture is popular, too. Or if a more
formal note is desired, Juvenile in
terpretations Of the traditional pc
RODS may be purchased TO har-
monte with adult bedrooms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

thinks is the state indicated By ne
metal guide II right. a light
flashes, II wrong. no light.
A series Of counters used for
forfeits adds 10 the competitive
spirit Of the game.
II the youngster likes to work
with tools or likes to study he'll
enjoy the "Sunbird,h smart
looking desk lamp with round
plastic base and polished ehromi-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Junior Size for
Dining Popular

Junior size dining room groups
with chests and drop leaf and sx-
tension tables. are answering ~.
needs q present day homes and
apartments built without dining
-coms Interesting 10 note. also.
are vsnities that may be used as
living room desks: hobby tables
n 4 variety OF sizes and shapes:
and breakfronts for dining rooms
which nay be used as part Of the
living RON groupings
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
FOR A COOL SLEEP

II may seem a little late to think
Of II now, with the terrific summer
heat a thing Of the past, but you
might keep this In mind for the
future. A mental bed with an cleo
tric fan installed in the headboard
in new step toward providing
sleep comfort on the hottest
nights.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
U. S. Styles Gain in
Furniture Popularity

With the sudden sweep of patri.
otism, more and more emphasis
has been placed on the beauty
and historical Importance ofAmer-
lean fabrics. American furniture.
and American designs With the
trend has come an increasing in
terest in Early American, Federal
American. American Regency
American Victorian. and American
modern furniture. This will be an
American Christmas"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

es wide. so again with the pink
ing attachment pink one of the
1s-inch strips in half. The rest
OF the pinked materials is to be
used for the ruffle on the cover
for the back of the chair.
Next cut the selvages from the
side of the ruffles. Now with the
pleating attachments. shirr the
ruffles to the desired fullness.
Stitch the shirred edge of the g.
inch flounce to the shirred edge
of the 1s-inch flounce so that the
shorter flounce hangs over the
longer one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
England Now
Shipping Toys

II you want to please the young
sters. show them the new var
toys. From England nov. instead
Of Germany. come many new TOYS.
some Of the most popular berg
little tanks. snti-aireraft guns.
snbulanocs. toy soldiers.
The war spirit Is reflected also
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
saUOR Roy

Mauresn O'sulllvan's son
Michael wears nothing but sailor
suits 70 10 ike his father. John
Farrow. who is IN the Canadian
navy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
SCREENS ARE DECORATIVE

For a lovely corner grouping
the decorative screen makes a fine
background. Try it with an occa-
sional chair, small table and lamp,
or use it as an accompaniment for
a plant stand.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Electric teAkettle plug
mons out when water boils low.

tablecloth Lustrous, non-stain-
able. burn-proof. they present an
unusually decorative effect for
silver. glass and flat ware. There
are luncheon sets to match.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Plants Indoors Make Up
For Lack Of Flowers

One of the greatest pleassnter
gifts for Christmas is an abund-
ance of plants and flowers. To-
days plant tables make it possible
10 have plants indoors and still
have useful table space.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

Before cutting the material
measure the seat of the chair
Then measure the back. Cut out
the material according to these
measurements, wing one
eighth Of an inch for seams. One
piece for the seat and two pieces
for the back will be needed. Cut
the cotton padding the same size
as these three pieces of material.
Basic to the wrong side of the
chintz or carleton. With the
quilting attachment on the sew
ing machine. quilt these pieces
The flounces on this chair have
pinked edges. The flounces may
be pinked on the sewing machine
very simply with the pinking at
tachment.
For chair seat that measures
is inches from the floor, make a
skirt is inches deep. For seat
measuring 40 inches around al
four corners, use the 1s-inch STRIP
so inches or ~ yards long
Measure the p. yards and cut
Now with the pinking attachment
pink the "a yards of msteria
so that the 36-inch width is Gu
In half.
This makes two strips Is inches
wide. The second rutfle is inch
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

II isn't too early to think seri-
ously about the Christmas gifts
you intend to make. Don't put
off starting the monogrammed
handkerchiefs for Aunt Susie, the
afghan for grandmother. or the
booties for the new baby on your
list.
II you can sew, how about
rounding up some Of the old side
chairs In attic. basement and
kitchen and making attractive
boudoir chairs of them?
The boudoir chair illustrat ted
here makes an ideal gift for any
woman you know. With foolproof
modern sewing attachments, pref
ty ruffles and smart quilting are
as easy TO stitch as straight
seam. Even though you don't
know anything about sewing. you
can learn how TO make attractive
chair covers in practically no time
ut all by taking a lesson or two
at your local sewing center.
To make the covers for this
boudoir chair. get about So
yards of chintz or carleton. ! yard
of thin cotton padding and 6Ia
varda ~ ualtipo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

MOBILES KNEE INJURED
NEW YoRk-Jim Noble. Ford
ham quarterback. suffered a knee
injury in the North Carolina game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
FIRST MEASURE
CHAIR CAREFULLY

yards OF welting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

If they assume a Lets have fun while we can" attitude, crowding their lives with parties, night clubs, and people, they won't be giving their marriages fair start. IT'S COMPLETELY
 SUPERFICIAL
 For that philosophy has nothing in it ofs permanence. It doesn't encourage digging deep roots, of undertaking to buid together a lasting relationship. This Falls brides should avoid that feeling in their marriage just as they will avoid talking about the possibility of separation, and the unceretain future. Overcoming it will make for more real happiness now. And if the husband is called away for a year or longer, he'll have a nor nal, happy, home life to remember and look forward to resuming-in stead of only hectic, party-going interlude.
 FIGHT AGAINST
 ENCOURAGEMENT
 So fall brides should make the most comfortable homes they are capable of making, and spend as much time as possible in them.
 In no way should they let the uncertainty of the times discourage them in creating a serene happy home in which real companionship f1ourisheS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

Happy times when you sing cow boy songs! Dates and parties have a gay, carefree intimacy. And nc better ditty than that old Western favorite, Goodbye, Old Paint" to put your friends in a singin' mood
 "Old Pains a good pony, he
 paces when he can;
 Goodbye, old Paint, I'm a.
 leaving Cheyenne"
 Then turn the pages of your songbooks to find grand old tear jerker. '"The Last Great Roun-up'' is one they'll all love.
 When I think of the last
 Great Roundup
 On the eve of Eternity'S Dawn,
 Then I think of the past and
 the cowboys,
 Who were once with us but
 now are gone."
 Or. for bit of hunor, sing "NeW River Train" A disillusioned sweet heart tells her man,
 Sugar Pie, you cannot love
 five,
 Making love to five is like
 stirring a beehive"
 Give your friends the time of their lives with the 19 cowboy songs in our songbook. Has words, music and piano accompaniments. In- cludes such perennial favorites as "The Dying Cowboy" "Red River Valley" "Git Along Little Dogies,' several with guitar diagrams. Send 10 cents in coin for your copy of POPULAR COWBOY SONGS to The Waterbury Demo- crat, Home Service, 635 Sixth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
A SLENDERIZING AFTERNOON STYLE
PATTERN 2SS

All ready for the merry-go round social season just ahead-with this handsome new frock that has "dress-up" air despite its chic sim plicity. Wouldn't Platter 233 be att tractive in soft black, brown or green wool, or in a rich, heavy crepe? Every inch has been careful ly planned by Claire Tilden to soft en, enhance and slendeirze the lar- ger figure. Starting right at the top, the neckline is cut high for lovely, slim throat lines. It forms one piece with the front bodice and curves around to the back to give the ef- feet of collar without the sewing effort. The graceful curving lines are repeated in the yokes which have either Shirring or gathering below to hold the bodice softness in place. Darts keep the waistline neat and trim; the sleeves are long, short or in three-quarter style with dressy gathering. Let your belt either tie or buckle in front, and be sure to give final touch of feminity by wearing a charmign f1oder at the V of the neck. A dress that will fill you with confidence and pride in your appearance!
 Pattern 233 is cut in women,s sizth 36, 38, 40, 42, A, 46 and AS. Size 36 requires 214 yards 54 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo- crat, Pattern Department.