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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
THE WOMEN
 New Years Resolutions
 From Mama to Papa, With Love

because I can talk about it to an. other woman.
 I will not refer to my wife, be. hind her back, as "the old lady, "the little woman," or "the wife,. will manage to say Swell" in hearty, not hollow, voice when my wife tells me that her Cousin Agatha is coming for visit.
 I will listen when my wife talks to me, so that am not forever say- ing Why didn't you tell me that?" AND STILL
 THEY COME
 I won't once. say: THAT'S a woman for you"
 I will not talk about the role would play in National Defense If I didn't have a wife and family to think about"
 I will occasionally startle my wife by acting pleased about going out after dinner.
 I will write my own thank-you letters and will not expect my wife to keep my family informed as to my state of health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Democrats Food Expert To Stress Economy In 1941

costs no higher than those for plain meals.
 She taught the homemaker such tricks as turning leftover ham into delicious dishes, of using sausages economically as the principal course of a meal. She demonstrated how veal and lean pork, both rich vita min sources, might be cooked to preserve most of their food values, and how lamb could be prepared attractively.
 THE year 1941 is going to be a Il defense year. The housewife may be very little concerned with the actual mechanics of prepared ness, but she will be interested in her food costs. It is possible that the rearmament program will throw the food market out of gear and cause an increase in prices. And the homemaker will find out how closely she is involved in the defense picture when she notices the strain on her budget.
 Mrs. Maddox, Waterbury Demo- crat's food expert, is prepared to meet the housewives challenge of 1941. She is ready to help cut down food bills-yet maintain nutritious meals-even through prices may be heading upward.
 Economy = Economy and nutri- ents! These are to be the watch words of Mrs. Maddox Modern Menus" column during the months to come. Mrs. Maddox will base her menus and her food advice in general on her broad experience, gained through years of writing for more than 5,00O,000 housewives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

Dried beans, lentilS, peas, left over vegetables, salad greens and fish can be made into hearty soups with very little trouble. For the school lunch, for the hearty sup per. for late parties after skating or skiing, they make a filling meal an dish. For the limited budget they are important because they call for low-cost ingredients, make use of leftovers and offer variety to the weekly menus.
 Stock for these soups should be made from meat and fowl bones, from chicken feet, bean trimmings and pea pods, ends of carrots or tllrnips, the water in which veg etableS have been steamed, the outer leaves of lettuce heads and tops of celery. We'll refrigerated, these stocks can stand in large glass jars and be used for luncheon GOupS, adding minerals and vita unins and extra flavor.
 LENTIL SOUP
 E (serves 6 to 8
 Two cups dried lentils, 8 cups stock or boiling water, table spoons bacon drippings, tablespoon butter, 2 small onions, sliced; bay leaf, 3 stalks celery, 2 carrots, sprigs parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, sliced frankfurters.
 Soak lentils in cold water at least 6 hours. Drain wash and place in large heavy pot. Cover and simmer For 1-2 hours. Slice onion, carrot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

THE perfect formula for the cook A delicious food, healthful food low-cost food provided the basis during the past year for the daily menu columns of Mrs. Gaynor Maddox, appearing daily in The Waterbury Democrat.
 All are receipes, menus and ad- vice offered were grounded on Mrs. Maddox's own practical experience with kitchen and marketing prob lens and from surveys and bulletins from the experts.
 In her years of experience. guid- ing newspaper readers, Mrs. Maddox made it possible for housewives to transform. ordinary foods into tempting, savory dishes - and at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
WOMAN,S REALM M=
Florida Can Take Bow For Newest Hollywood Idea In Play Outfits
BY LUCLE NEVILLE TEA Service Staff Correspondent

(NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood. Designers can't seem to get together on the bare-midriff style. They aren't sure whether wo- men-and husbands like 1t or not. It's worse than listening to a bridge-foursome argue whether the windows shall be wide open, tight shut, or open just a crack.
 But if you do like the style, you will find 8 lot of good-looking out fits, especially in sports and play clothes and patio frocks. And find, too, that there is more than one way to show a rib.
 INDIAN COSTUME
 IS NEWEST STYLE
 Newest is an adaptation of the Seminole Indian costume. (That's a loose, sleeveless blouse that hangs straight from a shoulder. yoke, with all the form-fitting grace of a pon- cho or an old gunny sack.) The new toppers, though, have elastic or Shirred lastex bands at the bottom, to keep them snug to the ribs and give some blouse above.
 Many are long-sleeved, as is the one photographed here on Esther Fernandez, new dark-haired beauty whom Paramount imported from Mexico. Her outfit shows an- other 1941 style note: smarter prints for silk jersey.
 Last year the best that manufac-, turers could show were rather mud 6U PnrcioY dncinrHc 11y1+ t1,i print is bright, clear combination Of scarlet, royal blue and Nile green on a white background.
 The pareu line is being used in these open-center- frocks, too, so that the sash may be wrapped as high on the ribs as modesty or chilly temperatures suggest. Vir- ginia Dale's skirt of rough cotton, striped in sun tones of orange to pale yellow, illustrates this Ha- waiian trick, its broad sewed-on sash bound low beneath short sleeved, full blouse of white cot ton crepe.
 Her green necklaces are worth seeing. They're just kernels of morse" or field corn, closely strung on wire, tied at the back with thongs of white kid or rawhide, but brilliantly enameled in coral, scar let, henna, lapis blue and other rich shades. There are bracelets to match, too.
 SASHES ALSO
 CAN DO THE TRICK
 Designers who want to compro- mise on the bare midriff line have a third trick; putting long streamer sashes on the boleros or jackets, in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

They belong to the incest crowd in town-you can see from their poised, gracious manners.
 Instead of plunging down the aisle with the girl following him, he courteously asks where she'd like to sit, then states her prefer ence to the usher. And she follows the usher to the seats, while her beau follows her. On leaving the theatre, too, she'll go first up the aisle.
 To know such little points, to date and party without nervous moments of doubt and hesitation what a lot it means to your poiSe and popularity. But easy to check upon etiquette.
 The next time a man takes you out, remember he's your host. Stop ping at restaurant, let him choose the table with the aid of the head waiter. And of course he'll ask what you'd like to have and give your OANSA " tAAC WdALcI.
 If your beau takes you motor ing, up to you to suggest going in when you arrive home. For, again, your beau as host wouldn't seem to wish to get rid of his guest.
 Know the charming manners that make you welcome member of any circle. Our 3l-page booklet tells the correct thing for parties. dates, the movies. games; when visiting, entertaining, motoring. Gives etiquette of introductions, in- vitations. telephoning.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of ETIQUETTE: THE CORRECT THING TO DO to The Waterbury Democrat, Home Service. 03b sixth Ave-, New York, ". Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME. AD- DRESS. and the NAME Of booklet,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
THE DOCTOR LOOKS AT
 SQUANTOUS LEGS

Squalnous legs have one advan- tage over most other legs exam ined here-their imperfection is al- most entirely concealed by hose, if the hosiery is not too sheer. Be- sides, the squamousness in most instances may be corrected or at least kept at a minimum by appropriate treatment, Squamous means scaly.
 The mildest and probably most common, not to say popular, type of ScalinesS of the legs is a condi- tion of the skin, chiefly the outer surfaces of the calves, which is variously called xerosis or xeroderma
 (dry Skin), keratosis or horny skin, cutis anSerina (goose Skin) and phrynoderma (toad skin). Generally this is one of the manifestations of prolonged deficiency in the. intake of natural vitamin A. Generally, say, and one of the manifestations. In particular instance if there are other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency present it is reasonable to assume the scaly condition of the skin is so caused. An associated xerophthalmia (dryneSs of the eyes, deficiency of or lack of tears) strong ly corroborateS the opinion that vitamin A deficiency is responsible. If there is any degree of night blindness, or excessive SenSitivity to glare in night driving, or incapacity in matching tintS or colors, these A deficiency manifestations also strengthen the probability that the skin condition is of this nature. In- cidentally, the eye or eyesight signs of vitamin A deficiency, gradual in onset, are often not recognized by the victim as abnormal, or more of ten ignored as just personal pecu- liaritieS.
 More or less characteristic of vitamin A deficiency is an acnelike skin condition, on back, arms and legs, horny papules or plugs pro- jecting from hair follicles. This feels somewhat like nutmeg grater when the hand is brushed over the skin.
 In any case the therapeutic test" is the only way to determine whether insufficient intake of vit- amin A is responsible for the trou- ble. That is, either. careful con- trol of diet to insure large intake of pro-yitamin A (carotelle) daily, in such foods as butter, cream, mammalian, liver, spinach, escarole fchicory greens, endive), fresh milk, condensed milk. evaporated milk, dried milk, matted milk. bananas, cheese, cress, egg yolk, parsley, pim- ientos, sweet potatoes, 1et:uce, beet greens, dandelion greens, onion tops, celery leaves, young clover, alfalfa, edible green leaves generally; or regular Supplementing of the ordin- ary diet with vitamin A in con- centrated form, say two Or three capsules of natural vitaInin A daily, each capsule containing 25.0O0 units
 Provitamin A (carotene) in yellow and green foods as listed must be converted into real or natural A by digestion. Sometimes to assimilate it from foods or capacity to metabolize or convert It into the natural form may be impaired. Hence it is better to take the natural vitamin A when talk ing 1t to supplement the diet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Gloufing Yourself
NEA Service Writer
R Alicia Razt

Immediately after the holidays the smart girl makes up her mind to lose the few pounds she gained from eating too much and exercis- ing too little during the festive sea~ son. She realizes that it's not much trouble to lose a pound or two, but just no fun at all.
 She begins by resolving to eat light breakfasts and non-fattening lunches. She decides to have only fruit, slice of toast or small muf-. fin and hot beverage for break fast. For lunch, she orders clear soup, large salad with minimum, amount of dressing. fruit for dessert and something to drink. -r SHE NEVER TAKES 2. :. A SECOND HELPING
 She has one small portion of everything on the dinner menu, in-. cluding dessert. But she never takes, a second helping. She does not eat. between meals. If she gets too hun gry, she drinks fruit juice or nibbles.. 8 couple of stalks of celery. She simply forgetS all about the pastries and other calory-rich food she ate, during the holidays. < <
 In addition, she resolves never to ride when she can walk. Instead of calling taxi or driving her own car or waiting for a bus, she walks rea-s sonable distances. Nrs EXERCISES TRIM HIPS
 AND WAIST
 She plans to do at least three ex-, ercises twenty times each and every day-one for hips, one for the waist line and third for general limber-- ing and stretching. She may not have time for elaborate exercise sched4 ules, but she does do three favorite routines regularly. ~
 If possible, she skis, skates, bowls or plays tennis or badminton in gymnasium once a week. She knows that an active sport will keep her. figure young as well as slender.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Hackneyed Stuff


 McGuigan's textbook "Introduc- tion to Materia Medica and Phar- macology," of which Edith P. Brodie, R. N., Is co-author states that methyly salicylate rubbed on the skin may be found in the urine in thirty minutes. You will have to hump yourself to dismiss this authoritative scientific evidence that the skin does absorb some things. (R. N. Al
 Arswer-PreSence of a substance in the urine is no proof of the route by which the substance was absorbed. If the evidence were scientific the test would have to exclude the possibility of inhalation of the substance volatilized by the warmth of the body. If Prof. Mo- Guigan or any of the other auth critics who imagine the skin absorbs some things will agree to conclude the controversy on a properly con- trolled teSa or experiment., I'll sub init to the test with the under standing that the loser shall &C., knowledge publicly his error. How Medical Dellisioiis Get Started
 Our plant doctor recommends your advice, of large doses of vita min D for arthritis, but he says 15OO00 units daily should be enough, as larger doses cause hardening of the arteries. F. O. D.
 Answer-There is not the slightest ground for the notion that any amount of vitamin D can or ever does cause calcification or deposit of excess of calcium in any part of the body. Trouble with medicine is that these queer notions are re-. peated in poll parrot fashion until eventually some uncritscal medical readers begin to think the queer notions may be So.
 Protected by John F. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

-as I am when the girl I used to go with pays us a visit.
 l will not react to the suggestion that the living room needs a new carpet in the same manner would react to my wife's announcing that she must have mink coat.
 I will not stubbornly keep silent when my wife tries to get me to tell her about my work, and then sit entranced for hours at a party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Caroline Chatfield Sop Today
What Shall We Do With Guilty Secret?
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What Shall We Do With Guilty Secret? that this department girls who agoning the question: tell And being the side On the other de fear of losing the ance respect losing fiance natural revon feels at concealng anything from the loves.
 frequently and take the a
 
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 Didn't Lady Macbeth speak carry guilty conscience? The won't off with agOniZng speech? Better to bury the dead and let it lie buried girls punishment against her conscence the And she shouldn't add the selfish Though should be said there wholly maintain that girl marriage and expect to find and happiness with the horcanged band.
 lapse of conscience bad luck in each of notice that she to share with the Mted longing deny be and and thing admirable srable irresistible to her beloved.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30


 husbands resolu- tions and hus- bands thought up some for their wives.
 If that plan W ere fo flowed, most wives would have some of the following resolu- t i on S on their husbands lists:
 I will be as at tentive and witty when we enter tain an old school friend of m y wife'S-whom she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

Said to be even gayer than her recent Irene" Anna Neagle's new RKO Radio vehicle, No, No, Nan- ette," presents the vivacious star in a fast-moving tuneful romance. Richard Carlson and Victor Mature have the leading masculine roles, with Roland Young, Helen Brod- efick and ZaSu Pitts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

Virginia DaIe's broadIy-striped, midriff patio frOck uses the newly popular, Hawaiian pareu idea. This is broad Sewn-On sash that is wrapped around the waist. Blouse is white cotton crepe, skirt is of rough cotton, striped in tones of
 sun yellow. stead of the skirts.
 These streamers can be draped as you like: criss-crossed and closed, or open as is Rita Hayworth's white silk jersey surplice-cut jacket that tops a quite full, gathered play skirt.
 With beach and play suits of this type, designers are mkaing a bra and a long, dinner-type skirt, too. And the cover-up dodge with these four-piece outfits is putting a six inch-wide waistband on the longer skirt to bridge the gap between the shorts and the jacket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
BY RuTH MILLETT

Since nobocy keeps New Years resolutions anyhow and all the fun is in making them-it might be even more fun if this year wives fhOIIUbt IIT1 fhniy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

What will Orson Welles' first pic ! ture be like? The answer to that. question, which millions of fans have been asking, comes to the. screen in Citizen Kane" starring. and unique drama of a great man., and what he was really like. Welles plays the title-role in the RKO Radio offering which he also di- rected and produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
Of Interest To Women

Have you a household problem to solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad. dress, enclose . three cent pOstage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor. Washington Service Bu- reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington. D. C., for . personal reply.
 o. How can enameled kitchen ware be cleaned?
 A. By boiling with a little soda and then washing with little soap and water. If this is not effective, the utensils may be secured with fine whiting or rottenstone.
 @. What kind of fur is London dyed squirrel?
 A. It is squirrel fur from Russia, dyed a sable-brown to. initiate gen. uine sable. It is one of the most perishable furs and is not recom- mended for hard wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30
TOMORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST: Orange juice, oat- meal, griddle cakes, crisp bacon, honey. coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Lentil soup, with sliced frankfurters, Italian bread, lemon custard tarts, tea, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

DINNER: Beef liver saute, mashed potatoes, green beans, lettuce and apple salad, jam tarts, coffee, milk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-30

To tell or not tell that's the burning question which girl has lost her chastity asks herself And she
 CAROLINE CHATFTEID.
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30
Calvin's Newspaper Service
TESTED RECIPE
BY EYd,fce1 Lee BdYfO,

I AM your shelves with jams and
j preserves as the various fruits
and berries ripen. 1t may mean
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30

WASHINGTON, March-(CNA)-
National Negro Congress leaders an
nounced this week that A. Philip Ran
dolph, Congress president, and John
L. Lewis, president of the Congress
for industrial Organizations, will be
the principal speakers at the opening
session of the Third National Negro
Congress to be held In the United
States Department of Labor Audi
toriun here Friday, April 26.
Recent statements by Lewis at the
Convention of the United Mine Work
ers of America, of which he is also
president, at Columbus, Ohio indicated
clearly that the labor leader was keen
ly aware of the special problems of
the Negro people. His speech at the
American Youth Congress, in which he
lashed out vigorously against the in
action of the United States Depart
ment of Justice in the matter of poll
taxes, has also served to bring him to
the fore as a champion of three millior
disfranchised Negro citizens in the
South.
Congress officials themselves greeted
with high enthusiasm Lewis accep-
tance of their invitation. They an
nounced that his speech and the presi-
Dental address of Randolph would be
carried over a national radio hook-up,
to be heard by some five million peo-
pie. Steps already have been taken to
arrange in key cities throughout the
country for simultaneous meetings OF
local Congress councils to hear these
two important addresses.
Meantime, the national offices of the
Congress are being flooded with en-
dorsements and messages of support
Latest to endorse the Third National
Negro Congress is the Joint Board oI
the Hotel and Restaurant Workers In
ternational Alliance and Bartenders
League of America, AT. of L., repre-
senting Is local unions with a com
bined membership of 10000 food-work
ers, one-fourth of whom are Negroes.
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30

one berry that must be included in
your jam collection.
Strawberry and Pineapple Jam
31a cups (1A lbs.) prepared
fruit; 61s cups (2sz lbs.) sugar;
1s bottle fruit pectin.
To prepare fruit, crush complete
Iy or grind about 1 quart fully ripe
berries. Each berry must be reduc-
ed to a pulp. Cut fine or grind l
medium fully rips pineapple or use
l No. 2 can crushed pineapple.
Combine fruits. Measure sugar and
prepared fruit into large kettle, mix
well, and bring to a f2iI rolling bell
over hottest fire. Stir constantly
before and while boiling. Boil
hard 8 minutes Remove from fire
and stir in fruit pectin. Then stir
and skim by turns for just
minutes to cool slightly, to prevent
floating fruit Pour quickly. Par.
affin Iat once. Makes about 8
glasses &c fluid ounces each).
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30
A CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank my friends for their
cards, telephone and personal calls,
and kilograms of coincidence, and flor
al offerings, and other acts of kindness
during my recent bereavement. Es-
pecially am grateful to the Dorcas
and Missionary Societies of Bethesda
Church.
Mrs. Minnie NJ. Wright.
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30

In order to match the delicious
filing, the rust must be simply
perfect. For perfect pie crust, you
can depend on that wonder worker,
double-acting baking powder.
BIuepoInt PIE
2 cups sifted -four; 2 teaspoons
double-acting baking powder; y
teaspoon salt; tablespoons butter
or other shortening; y cup milk
(about); 2 cups drained oysters;
IA teaspoon salt; dash of cayenne;
4 tablespoons melted butter.
Sift -four once, measure, add
baking powder and salt, and sift
again. Cut in shortening. Add
milk gradually, stirring until soft
dough is formed. Turn out on
slightly Toured board and knead
80 seconds, or enough to shape.
Roll " Of dough h inch thick;
line a 9-inch pie plate, allowing
dough to extend u inch beyond
edge of plate. Fold inward even
with rim of plate. Fill with
oysters; sprinkle with salt,
cayenne, and butter. Roll other
half Of dough Is inch thick; with
sharp knife make Sits to permit
escape of steam. Fit over oysters,
pressing edges together with -four
ed fork. Bake in hot oven (450' F)
80 minutes. Serves 6.
Twin-City herald., 1940-03-30

little work now,
but a well-flled
preserve closet
is a mighty fine
fri 1 e n d during
the cold winter
months. Here is
a recipe to use
with either wild
or cultivated d
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