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Evening star., 1940-03-25
Helpful New
Books Are
Offered
Furnishings of Past
And Present Verv
Well Discussed
BY MARGARET NOVEL;.

Two new books about a mode
of living are offered this month,
and though they touch opposite
poles of existence, for one looks
back and the other forward. they
are both extremely valuable and
interesting.
Victoria Royal" by Rita Well
man, published by Scribner, is a
fascinating exploration Of the whim-
sizes of the Victorian era, and the
sub title, THE Flowering Of q
Style" has very definite mean
ing. The author refers to the great
South American water lily"
which bloomed at the international
Exposition in 1851. Victoria and
Albert, the water lily and the fair,
as we'll as a whole new style, burst
upon the consciousness Of the world
at the same time. enjoyed glorious
blooming and then faded.
Much criticism and derision and
very little understanding has been
directed at the VictoriAns within our
memory. Just as we marvel at the
voluminous gowns Of the period and
wonder what could be the construc-
tion under the surface fabric to keep
them in place, 80 Miss Wellman
shows us the crinoline under the
Victorian way Of living. which made
it possible for it to take shape, per-
severe and then vanish. She dips
lightly into this period In France,
Germany and the United States,
traces the style in morals, manners
and interiors. The very structure
Of the era has been caught In this
book. and the whole told In q SYM
pathetic. humorous manner that
makes 1t an entertaining adventure
into the life of a misunderstood
age.
In complete contrast is Virginia
Kirkus' book, "A House for the Week
Ends" published by Little. Brown Il
Co., which takes domesticity back
into the country and tells us how
to keep our personal equilibrium in
the hustle and hustle Of this chang
ing world.
The main theme of this excellent
volume is a house in the country
which Miss Kirkus made 'live-in-
able" At the end of every chapter
there are neat little instruction
charts for your notebook. In fact
the author says that If you are In
a hurry, that is all of the book you
need to read, but I warn you not
to miss what you will find out about
the young lady who wrote it. She
Is we'll worth knowing. and the phil
osophv, the Joy of living and ap-
proach to happy life which you
will find between the lines is equal
ly as important as the instructions
This book tells about the dream
al Of us have at this time of the
year for "getting-away" house
It proves that this venture is not
al give" but there is plenty Of
take" Into her project Miss Kir-
kus put certain amount Of time
money, thought and common sense
out of it she has taken the joys Of
= landowner, gardener and house
holder which has more than BAL
anced the ledger.
Evening star., 1940-03-25
High School
Stag Line
Problem
Girl Need Not Feel
Escort Necessary
To Go to Dance
BY EMILY POST,

There are no questions like to
answer better than those sent by
young people. One today, from a
group of high-school girls, concerns
the unending problem of almost
every girl who has no boy-friend
upon whom she can count to take
her to a dance. The present ques-
ton is about the regular school
dances TO which not more than half
Of the girls are able to go because
the boys thinking 1t too much trouble
to ask the girls, 90 by themselves.
The spokesman for the girls asks,
What do you suggest that we do?
And do you know how this same sit
uation is handled in other sections
Of the country?"
In the first place, making the
school dances a success is certainly
just as much an obligation of the
girls as 1t is OF the boys. And as a
school activity, there should be no
need for boys assistance to get to
school at any time. But if there is
an attitude at your school that con-
siders 1t improper that the girls go
by themselves or perhaps in groups
together, then why not discuss this
with the teachers who are your class
advisers? If they agree to the sug-
gestion, 1t could be announced at
assembly that all the girls are ex-
pected to come whether they como
with boys or not, because the school
would like full attendance.
No plan Is better at the dance
than for the girls to sit in groups Of
their own particular friends. And
to make it practice after each
dance to return to their group. Often
boy is wary about asking a girl to
dance because If no one cuts in he
Is practically marooned with her for
the whole evening. But the girls
might devise group of their own
which practically counterbalances
the stag line. Long ago this used to
be called THE Dump"-this name
given in affection, not in derision It
solved. as nothing ever has since, the
popularity of 80 per cent dnstead Of
8 per cent? of the girls at dances.
In the last edition of my book, I
have urged the revival of this prac-
tical solution to the clinging-vine
situation because it will enable the
boys to bring partners back to their
friends as soon as they stop dane
ing. without being considered rude.
This plan must of course be carried
out by all the girls-as an accepted
practice. The real bellies of yes
terday counted no small measure
of their personal success in the num-
Der of stays who left their brothers
standing silently in the line to sit
with the jolly group in The Dump!
Evening star., 1940-03-25

scalp. fading color and very thin
temple hairs. You see, the natural
oils overflow at the scalp and run
over the surface instead Of normally
flowing through the hair shaft to
lubricate hair right down to the
ends, so says one well-known au-
thority, and consequently you may
1ind your hair difficult to manage.
So-now you know whether or not
to continue reading!
Daily Treatment
Is Necessary.
This type Of hair requires careful
daily treatment. It should be
cleansed with a special preparation
and then toned with a good product
for oily hair. The tonic should be
applied with absorbent cotton by
parting the hair in sections. Fol-
lowing this comes 5-minute finger
massage of the scalp and then scien-
tific brushing. The latter statement
may surprise you. for it is known
that brushing helps to increase the
natural flow Of oils in dry scalps, but
in this case If you will start brush
ing about an inch from the scalp
and wipe the brush frequently on a
towel it will be beneficial instead of
harmful as is so often the common
belief.
OF course. we need not say again
that brushing will not ruin your
wave-we've said 1t too often al
ready. Instead, 1t actually helps
the wave. and suitable hairbrushes
are available for almost every
type Of hair. Just remem-
Der to brush upward and
outward always. And here are a
few ideas on keeping that brush in
good condition: Remember that it
Is not a dressing table ornament,
but should be kept put away from
dust. Swish the brush, when wash
ing. In good soap and warm water
but don't let it soak-and do wash
1t often. Rinse in cold water and
dry in the sun or fresh air, not by
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artificial heat. Don't ever stand 1t
on the bristles, but place 1t In a
bottle or jar near an open window
50 1t can dry.
Suitable shampoos
Prove Helpful
There are q number Of fine sham
poos for oily hair and among the
best is a CASTLE soap type which has
been highly recommended. One
authority has even suggested
formula for making your own liquid
shampoo, although we do think that
you'll find it less trouble, only
slightly more expensive and quite Is
satisfactory. to buy one OF the spe-
cially blended mixtures. However,
here's the home formula which she
offers: Buy 2 ounces Of tincture
Of green soap at the drug store (this
is liquid and put 1t into a pan
with l pint of cold water. Allow
to simmer until it reaches the boil
ing point. but do not let it boil. Cool
until 1t jellies.
oAAPSA youA 1ld1 Will "dTU1
water and use one half of this for
shampoo. Two soapings may be
used If desired. Rinse the hair very
thoroughly after the second soaping,
using from very hot to lukewarm
water. This may be followed by a
vinegar rinse Of three tablespoonfuls
of pure cider vinegar to a
cupful Of cold water. Pour this
on the head. leave on for 5 or
10 minutes and then rinse with
fresh water. Your hair should be
thoroughly dried by hand, under the
sun II possible. If it is very oily you
should not brush it before you set it
simply comb out the tangles. How
ever, a light brushing after it is
dry is possible If it is not too oily.
Remember that your diet, health
and activities all figure in the i'm
portant business of keeping your
hair beautiful and in good condition.
Remember. too, that for best results
it's necessary to keep faithfully
after the annoying condition.
Evening star., 1940-03-25
Nv MARY ALLEN HOOD,

Rabbits eat grass, clover, hay and
carrots. That's a nice thing to
know if you've recently acquired a
rabbit, or had one thrust upon you.
Turnips, beets, celery, lettuce. cauli-
flower, piano legs. hats and dande-
lions also come upon their list Of
edibles, and you might as well phone
the feed store and place stand
ing order for rabbit mash. which is
prepared by pouring scalding water
over the days portion and letting
it cool. Oatmeal fixed for the fam
lily also suits the Easter bunny.
Other objects which please him and
might be offered for variety, though
some are not in the book. are choco-
lates. apples, taffeta and the edges
of doors. some of the above men,
toned have dietary value; others
are viewed from a different stand
point and frequently with mixed
feelings.
It's strange thing. but rabbits
also like water. They never gulp,
but refill gently. Dew from clover
isn't enough, even when there is
clover, so give the rabbit water and
see that he has 1t always available,
even though he steps in it.
Bunny will probably hop around
the house for the time being, any,
way. Maybe the weather's too cold
for anything else; or possibly SEN
timent is against removal this
early in the game. So. there may
be pleasure in contemplation Of the
fact that rabbits can be house
broken to box, like a cat. Yes,
they can! It's been done, right
here in Washington. The victim
wasn't any exceptional breeders
specimen either. He was just an
ordinary rabbit purchased from a
pet shop. OF course, the training
took time, but from reports seemed
we'll worth it.
For the "run-of- -mill' bunny
who'll soon disgust the manage
ment and be banned from the house,
there's the hutch" It's composed
of large platform raised from the
ground a couple Of inches with the
back and sides closed in. Across the
front is heavy wire, covered by
boards at the bottom ION account
of ratS. On the top. either an
orthodox roof, which is best, or
heavy wire.
This last item is for protection
against hawks, herons and other
birds of prey. Because even in
downtown sections hawks make an
occasional raid. And one raid is
enough. So, the top covering Of
the hutch must be strong enough
to stand against the force Of heavy
body diving from a great height.
One end of the hutch should be
raisable so that it may be cleaned
out. And the floor needs sawdust-
the clean. dry variety. In cold
weather cover that with straw. For
the private room, take a little box
and cut a door in the side Place it
in the farthermost corner over the
Evening star., 1940-03-25

lcdtuEcS, ClL1cT BOOO or Qua, nc OF
she is inevitably typed? Do you
think that young people should look
at themselves in 4 mirror with q
critical gaze and decide whether the
gods intended them to be the
glamour girl type. or the studious
cute, dramatic, brooding or some
other type, and act accordingly?
Take Rita, for example. Rita
loves Latin and math. She simoly
dotes on chemistry and biology and
physics. But unfortunately, Rita is
cute That is. she's Just about all
that the modern girl yearns to be
bright, attractive and entertaining
when once interested in you. but
always sort of looking toward the
door so you can tell she'd rather
be studying Latin verss than talk
ing about Beau, the schools heart
throb, who is really interested in
her.
She Decides
to Conform.
Every one else is absolutely green
with envy, but she doesn't seem to
care much. But all her friends have
been doing their best to draw her
out and finally she's entering into
the spirit Of this jitterbug age.
Physically, it's her natural sphere,
and yet she casts q wistful look
backward at her books.
She realizes. however, that she's
expected to behave In q certain
way, 80 she's behaving in that way.
And all because she looks as though
she ought to behave in that way.
Also, take Mary. Just plain,
dumpy. homely, slovenly, silly little
Mary It's too bad Mary never
looked ir 4 mirror, because she ID
under the illusion that she Is 4
glamour girl. She sort Of slides
along, looking dreamy and languid-
eyed. The nice people are laugh
ing at her-she's so silly. II Mary
could really see herself, she would
at once become quiet, studious,
placid girl. But as it is now
Therefore, after looking at these
cases and at certain others, I per-
sonally have arrived at the con-
clusion that personality is largely
4 matter of looks, and that a good
mirror is one of the most important
factors in an individuals life
shape your personality by you,
reflection" is going to be my motto
from now on, because I'd hate tc
make mistakes like Rita and Mary.
DO you think my attitude is right!
What do you think about Rita and
Mary? I'd like very much to know
and so would q good many Of my
friends, I think. Thank you for any
opinions you can give me.
... INTERESTED.
Wen, Interested, our first opinion
is that you can write an extremel,
interesting letter. But, In our opin.
ION, you are making An unwise de.
cision In resolving to shape you1
personality by your reflection"
Physical Features
No Criterion.
You ask us if we believe that
because i person has been borr
With certain physical features, h
Evening star., 1940-03-25
hot all rabbit food has valve
from the stand point Of diet.

sawdust and straw. Provide 4
water pan close to the outside front
wire in order that 1t may be Allied
without trouble.
And don't forget to watch the
family cat. When bunny grows up
he'll take care Of himself along
that line, but right now as a young
rabbit he needs protection lest he
be mistaken for a strang- looking
mouse. Last but not least, pick the
rabbit up by the loose skin at the
back Of his neck and shoulders and
support his weight with the other
hand. His ears are ornaments, not
handles!
Evening star., 1940-03-25
Careful Brushing Advised
Despite Common Belief
That This Is Harmful
Special Shampoos and Tonics
Should Improve Condition.;
Home Formula Offered
Nv HELEN VOGT.

That little tribe Of forgotten those with
pS really left OF things when right 30
written the subject hair
them that often the opposite problem Is overlooked
Some told that they
every three four days in order to get rid Of that dark oily streak that
generally forms straight down the back the
hair washed And it's certainly true that this condition
atracve and much more annoying than dry hair thought
of
information cleaned
thores the Of the scalpAnd
We don't that this procedure will bring results
of the routine should greatly improve the co.~ ~iton.
One Arm that probably
first know the true condition Of
type OF skin your hair becomes oily at the scalp three days
week after shampoo the ends excessively brittle
probably acted with
Evening star., 1940-03-25
For a Rust.Free Oven

Keep the broiling pan In your
oven as clean as any other Of your
kitchen utensils. After using it,
wash 1t in plenty of hot water and
soap suds. Dry it perfectly before
returning 1t to the oven. Any mois-
ture left on the pan might cause
rust in the oven.
Evening star., 1940-03-25
Leftover Tip>

Here is q new leftover tip: Shape
hash into 1A-inch cakes, pres4 with
= spoon. arrange on Z heated platter
and cover with hot leftover gravy
with chilli sauce In i'll tablespoon
ful Of chilli sauce for each VI cup Of
gravy.
Evening star., 1940-03-25
Don't Shape e Personality : g
By Mirrors Reflection

Dear Kay and Alden


read column
popular with set, which can't a writer
also admire the opinions subjects There.
fore ia like to have your viewpoint question which
discussing at school,
believe with certain phy,ical
Evening star., 1940-03-25
BY BARONESS PIANTONI.


Simple to crochet and the eyes is this attractive ncn
qualities au-purpose motf
you'll delighted with the little star which helps Join the
circles to form se cloths and does Tor your nome
contains understand dec
tons also what
will need.
pattern send for No l444 Is cents in stamps
coin postage Nedewok
Editor of Evening Star.
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or she Is inevitably "typed''-a word,

or she is inevitably "typed"-a word,
incidentally, which we distrust. Our
answer is "No!-and definitely"
There are cute blonds and cute bru-
nettes, tall glamour girls with blue
eyes and tiny glamour girls with
brown, studious boys who are tall,
dark and handsome, and studious
boys who are short, sandy haired
and big cared.
Your physical characteristics may
be Of certain type, but they are
only one part of your personality.
And many of them are acquired.
rather than inborn-such as your
facial expression, your posture, the
way you do your hair. These, far
from setting pattern FOR your
personality, are reflection OF
your personality. They are a re-
suit, not cause, and to think
otherwise is a dangerous example of
getting the cart before the horse.
Mary and Rita are extreme and
we suspect-imaginary examples.
But if Mary really feels glamour
girlish enough inside, she can 60 a
long way toward becoming a g. z.
IN appearance. And Rita, If she
Is foolish enough to ignore her
brains in order to capitalize solely
on her looks is merely cramping her
own style. There's no reason in
the world why q girl can't be beau
tiful, and interested in physics as
well.
No, don't let your mirror be your
chief guide in developing your per-
sonality. For one thing, how do
you know you can trust your mir
ror? You may very likely be seeing
what you want to see, and not what
is actually there.
Which is probably exactly what
Mary does when she imagines her.
self a glamour girl!
II you're interested in develop
ing q more attractive person.
Atty, our whats Your Scorer"
test should help you. Send =
Scent stamp to Kay Caldwell
and Alden Harrison, in care Of
this pAper.
Evening star., 1940-03-25
Baking Method

Stuffed peppers, tomatoes and
apples keep there shapes better If
baked in muffin pans or individual
baking dishes.
Evening star., 1940-03-25

Added Flavor
Have you ever put chopped apples
in your pancake batter? They give
new flavor and add vitamins. A
cup of finely chopped apples to
each two cups of flour.
Evening star., 1940-03-25

Keep Vegetables White
Lemon juice added to cooking
water q tablespoons juice to !
quart water) will keep caulidoHer,
corn, rice and potatoes white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Corn Crop Estimates
Lowered by Deterioration

BY the Associated PEeSS.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-Crop experts
lowered their estimates of the pros
pective United States corn harvest
slightly today due to deterioration
that occurred early in August
The average of six estimates based
on conditions as of about Septem-
Der indicated a crop of 2,256 ,0O0, O00
bushels, compared with 2,619 600, 00C
produced last year and an average
crop from 1929 through 1888 OF
2.299 900 900 bushels. On August ]
these experts estimates averaged
1922 900 900 bushels, while the off,
cial Government figure of that date
was 2,248 5000 bushels.
Estimates of spring wheat produc-
ton were raised to $4,000 900 BUSH
els. compared with 1000 900 BUSH
els raised last year. The average
month ago was 1913 900 900, while
the Government forecast was 205,-
100000 bushels. The spring wheat
crop in the three Canadian prairie
provinces was estimated at sol .000,-
600 and SIS 900 900 bushels by two of
the experts. Last years harvest
totaled 463,00000O bushels.
Nat Murray estimated the prob
able domestic production of soy
beans harvested for beans at 80 ,0OO.-
600 bushels. R. o. Cromweus esti-
mate was 100000 and that of
Mrs. E. H. Miller 95 900 900. The
harvest last year was 87,000, 900
bushels, but the average from 1929
to 1888 was only 27,000,0OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Bond Averages
Nv the Associated Press.

EN the ASSCClaIeQ FEeSS.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Proft SELL
ing gave the bond market an irreg-
ular appearance today, although
some inactive corporates climbed to
new highs for the recent upswing.
Selective buying in the rail group
accounted for several gains of a
point or better.
A feature of early dealings was a
jump of more than 5 points in War
rem Bros IS on word from Havana
the Cuban Congress had undertaken
steps looking toward adjustment OF
the firms claims against the gov
eminent for work done years ago.
Gains of fractions to a point or
more were posted by a limited num-
Der of domestic issues, including
Laclede Gas 51as, Louisville g. Nash
vile first As, Studebaker IS, Peoria
g. Eastern As, Nickel Plate 31as,
Portland General Electric AIS
American g. Foreign Power IS, In
ternational Paper SIS and Common
wealth Edison 3l2s.
The foreign dollar division was
quiet with the trend inclined to ir-
regularity. German General Elec-
trio rs and Argentine As were up
a point or so but Brazil 612s and
Peru IS were a shade lower.
United States Governments con-
tinued to point upward in extremely
light trade. Gains ranged to 4-32ds
of a point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
BY the Associated Press.


CHICAGO, Sept. 4-Scoring gains
ranging from q to Is cents at one
stage, wheat prices today reached
the best levels in one to almost two
months.
Buying was attributed partly to
milling and elevator interests, which
were active particularly in Septem-
Der contracts, which led the advance
and reached the highest price since
August 6. December wheat sold
the highest since July 9, while May
contracts established a new seasonal
peak.
The situation in Rumania and re-
sistance OF Britain against German
air attacks were called bullish fac
tors by brokers and the fact that
loan rates on which much new
wheat was being stored we're above
futures prices accounted for some
strength. There was a report that
the Government insurance agency
was buying wheat in investing pre-
miums.
Wheat closed unchanged to Is
cents higher compared with yes
terday's finish, September 7514 as
December 771s-14; corn is lower
to 4 higher, September 629s-13
December 57A-$s; oats a of to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Jersey City Livestock

:. JERSEY CITY. N, j.. Sept, 4 tP Omitted
states DEPARTMENT Of Asriculturel Cattle.
saiable, 800: total, 97Q; steers slow, about
tsaay ss ,SaSs S ssnn aaa ass Ses
II 90: two loads good and choice LAIR
1,271 pound dry fed Tennessees sold yes
tsrday At 1855; COWS and bulls slow.
csnnert 4.0o-4. rs; good .ausase bulls,
common. $4,000.
Vealsrs and calves, salsbe,, ESQ; total.
1900; vealers slow. about steady; good and
choice nearbys. 11.Q0-13.00: few. selects
higher; common and medium. 5000 80:
cuils, 5.00-6.60; calves slow. market at
standstiii aroypd noo9 today: one deck sood
Hogs. ssslable. 80 M Gag on Jersey City
butcher hogs mostly steady; good and
choice 19s-IS5 pounds, 100; few, 213
pounds 7.S0.
/. Sheep and lambs. salable. $50; total
$3.50; spring lambs slow; steady to %
lower; two decks good and choice 65-70
pound Pennsylvania and Virginia sprinsers
1880: bucks 100 less; common throw
outs $50; few common to choice shorn
slaughter ewes, 1.50-4.25.