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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
Art of Drawing Cartoons
 Can Be Studied At Home

These days the cartooning field teens with success stories. Learn to draw funny pictures and you have warm welcome from news papers, magazines or movies.
 Luckily, you can lay the founda- tion for a cartooning career in home study, no matter which of the different types of cartoons you want to specialize it--caricatures, comic strips or what not.
 Charts and diagrams show you how to draw the cartoon figure. starting with simple forms. The head is always an oval shape. Draw a light vertical line where the nose will be and also horizontal lines placing eyes and mouth. Now you're ready to draw features in detail.
 Perhaps you're making a carica- ture of some public person as you would for 6 political cartoon. Then choose his most notable feature such as a funny mustache or a large nose and accent it In your drawing. Play down the other flea. lures.
 In our 24.page booklet. profess sional cartoonlst shows with charts and diagrams how 10 draw cartoon figures, add details Of feature, cl0th- Ing. expression. Explains perapec- tive, composition. Has pointers on selling comic strips; earlcRtnfes; gag, advertising and movie cartoons.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
Of Interest To Women

| ancient Japanese dish, Sukiyaki. A. Have pounds of flank steak sliced as thon as possible; melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet; add slices of beef and brown; add 1-2 pound mushrooms, 2 sliced onions, 1-2 pound bamboo sprouts, 1-2 cup shredded celery, 1-2 cup chopped green pepper, 1 cup of soup stock and simmer slowly for five minutes; add 1 cup of soy sauce and 1-2 cup of sugar and let simmer until al is well cooked. Serve with rice.
 o. How may adhesive tape stains be removed from the body or cloth ing?
 A. Apply carbon tetrachloride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
HIVES

HIVES
 Hives, urticaria or nettlerash is an eruption of wineals resembling mosquito bites or the welts produced by the lash of a whip on the skin, attended with considerable itching and burning, appearing suddenly, lasting several minutes to an hour or more, then disappearing without trace.
 Hives is an anaphylactic reaction or an allergic reaction to some or ganic protein substance. In suscep- tible individuals certain medicines may indirectly precipitate an attack notably aspirin (acetyl-salicylic aciO and 'salicylic avid or salicylates, quinine, opium, chloral, arsenic Senna.
 The organic protein substance re- sponsible for the trouble may be some particular food such as strawberry, lobster, pork, nut, cucumber, mush- room, honey, white, raisin or one or more of 8 long list of foods. Moreover the food must be absorbed into the blood undigested or incom- pletely digested, for instance through some break in the mucous membrane tract, or through a scratch of the lining mouth, throat or alimentary skin, or by inhalation of dust or vapor.
 Bites of mosquitoes, bees, bed-bugs, contact with caterpillars, stinging nettle, primrose, and the presence of such common intestinal parasites as round worms, pin-worms or tape worm may account for attacks of hives.
 Generally saline cathartic should be taken at the onset-a tablespoon full of Epson salts (magnesium sul- fate, or bottle (twelve ounces) of Solution of Magnesium Citrate, one- fourth of the bottle every five or ten minutes until the whole is taken Then the less food the better for a day or two, or g light diet of bread or crackers and milk, or tea and i toast.
 To relieve the itching and burning bathe the skin with basin of tepid water containing handful of salera-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
WOMAN,S REALM E
GlOMing Yourself
R ARcla Mart
NRA serrice stafr Wrlter

NEA Service stan Writer
 One of the most glamorous groups of young women in the country to- day is in the all-American chorus of the Chicago Opera Company.
 Chosen for their looks and poise as well as for vocal ability, these girls are beauty minded in sane, sensible way--each determined to remain attractive through the years, meanwhile retaining her own individually.
 ALL HAVE
 OTHER JOBS
 They meet three times a week to rehearse under the musical di- recion of Kurt Herbert Adler, dyna- mic young conductor of the opera company. Between rehearsals, they are employed in Chicago as teach CTS, secretaries and saleswomen. A few are students. Some are home makers with young children. But, in spite of regular jobs plus hours of hard work, with an eye toward a future in opera, they find time to keep up appearances.
 Without a single exception, each member brushes her hair regu- larly and grooms her skin care. fully before going to bed. She may manicure her nails and occa- sionally wash and set her hair at home, but she arranges her bud get to allow for professional mas sage treatments. She knows that the exercise she is bound to get during rehearsals, plus regular appointments with a masseuse, will keep her figure supple as well as slender.
 THEY WATCH
 THEIR HEALTH
 She is perfectioniSt about her grooming. And she is a stickler for adherence to sound health rules. She gets an adequate amount of sleep, eats sensibly and doesn't think that exercise and massage are something to consider only when you approach middle age.
 On the bulletin board in the room where the all-American chorus gathers for rehearsal are three commandments for staying i youthfully attractive put there by Yvonne Ray, one of the men- bers. It says:
 "Be moderate in everything you do. Be enthusiastic about every thing you do. Don't be a worrier. !"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

Have you a household problem fo solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad- dress, enclose a three cent pnstage stamp and mail to The W0man's Editor, Washington Service Bu- eeau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington. D. C.. for a personal reply.
 e. At what age do girls and boys usually stop growing?
 A. Girls seldom grow after. they are twenty. Boys may continue to grow until they are twenty-two or even twenty-three years of age, but the rate is slower after the fifteenth or sixteenth year.
 e. Pease give a recipe for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
BRONZE WITH BLACK

Perfect to wear with your black cltoh coat trimmed with brown fur are shoes of a new warm bronze, beautifully furnished. This new shade, which is a permanent color, not just a finish, is stressed handsomely in a new leather called crocodile Lizard. There is a wide range of styles and 8 nice choice of heel heights to choose from. Also, if you like combined feathers, croco- dile-lizard worked in with suede is a handsome combination. The wo- man who prefers an all-black coS- tune will find this new bronze a stunning accent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

making sensible adjustments shifts before have there's only to do it. grit the the ideas of happiness dilusiOnment embie avoid the
 well of pity up kit and instead of selfish pleasure set about dispense life find it. If there's better to diversity it has not yet been publicised.
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

Real problems sister if the letters that come to tn
 erartnent from all into account must conclude feminine flesh is heir to center
 meets girl As far the young who didn't back or the boy Wno and stayed bringing in his train Don't deceive yourself There are problems than love problems and no feminine heart than the pain of love that didn't time of life when believed love usherd and bssfu happiness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

The next phase changing pattern still urobem Sorrow who won't the hu band nothing the husband who is jealous and his eaous the husband
 is too stngy live let live his wife to live with his family the husband with of inlaws Caaog problems morals in-laws The wrestling them put them under the general head s 0 diversity, they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
NEW BATHROOM RUG

A bathroom rug that won't slip is one of the incest and most prac- tical of the new household acceS- sorieS on the market. The face of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

the rug is fabric, the backing a resilient rubber with a honey comb construction that grips the floor firmly, preventing slipping even on tiled surfaces. Another good point is its easy availability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17

LnIng, even Dy GIIt IIIelI o1S IITsEIlS v 11l. .
 She'll just be put down as a lame-brain For the day is past when it was thought feminine for women to regard politics as none of their affair. SHE LACKS IMAGINATION
 No wonder other citizens will look. down then noses at the woman who doesn't bother to vote Sne is saying, in effect .h
 T don't understand what is happening In tne rest of the world. don't know that democracy 1o trial. an
 q haven't enough imagination to appreciate a4 the benefits that mine under democracy. II did have I'd do my small part to prove it.
 T haven't sense enough to know that the rlgnt to vote to have voice in my own government Is the most priceless possession in the world today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
Caroline Chatfield Sars To-day
Most Feminine Adversity Centers in and RevOlves
 About Opposite Sex.
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I wish you'd write about boymeetsgrl problems said woman the day. about the problems or me- diversity and the wise way to make aous ments to constantly changing pattern of life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
SHE'S MENTALLY LAZY, TOO

"rm lazy myself public affairs so that know which candidate president the United States four years" ..s ,.,,,
 she much telling about herself ana o respect doesn't intend to voe or aoht e tion day that she go the polls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-17
WE. THE WOMEN
THE WOMEN - No One Will Respect Woman Who Fails to Vote This Year
BY RUTH NIILLETT

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
THE ALASKA HIGHWAY

Territorial Highway Engineer William Hesse's plan for Alaska arterial highway system is one Of those once-n-abu bue-moon inspirations sensible and inescapaby appropriate that all of us wonder why something like it wasn't carried through to completion long ago
 The proposal to link all the short highways of Alaska together into integral system, with it's terminus on the Inside Passage water highway of Southeast Alaska, is to notion vastly superior to any scheme for international highway overland from the States.
 Hesse disowns credit for the proposal, saying it is the plan of many men, But his was the vision, the determination, the good hard work which went into preparation of definite plan Out of his own pocket the money for printing a pamphlet outlining the proposal. Alaska owes him debt of gratitude.
 The arteral highway plan is one behind which all Alaskans should and will rally. This is something which feel is going to to pass. Let's do what to make it about as soon as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
20 YEARS AGO fME fyGm EMPIRE
OCTOBER 5. 1920

5,
 with World three doing trick The against the Cleveland Indians.
 accompanied by Bradley Peninsula of Seattle for stay of months in the states
 Butler Maurice Juneau left the City months Thomas McNulen wife the of the Merchants Cafe was a passenger on City of Seattle. Cobb attorney the south business trip. Cary L. after spending the Funter
 commercial trip to the West Coast of Gasneau Hotel Batcheer broker Seattle for Ketchkan.
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and to look after the affairs ol the household.

and to look after the affairs of the household.
 Business Affairs: Uncertainty will affect investments but trade should be good Whatever pertains to machinery should be profitable and wise parents will have girls and boys with any talent for me- chanical work carefully trained. The stars promise commercial good fortune for the United States as it will gain much in coming weeks. Exports will increase despite wars in Europe and Asia.
 National Issues: Conflict of opin- ion regarding conscription and other defense measures is to cause grave peril to the United States which must reject certain ideas as unconscious aids to fifth column agents. The stars long have warned of secret plots and internal perils. Delays helped by sabotage may se- riously affect the building of air planes and battleships. III omens are seen for the Pacific Coast. International Affairs: As the to- talitarian net spreads over Europe, treachery will disturb Uncle Sam S relations with more than one for eign power. Secret agreements be- tween Japan and Germany will be dangerous for the Philippines be- fore the end of the year and may suddenly inspire coup of ambi- tious design which may fail, al- though it is under promising sway.
 Persons whose birthdate it is may meet many obstacles in the coming year. There should be good fortune after temporary disappoint- ments. The young may suffer in- reference in love affairs.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be shrewd, determined and able to succeed. They may have talent for surgery or may develop executive ability.
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compe"
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

Adverse planetary aspects rule today. It is time for serious read ing and contemplation The stars presage severe tests to residents of the United States. The churches will take part in great humanitar- ian movements.
 Heart and Home: This is not an suspicious date for writing letters unless care is taken to express no thought of depression. In the home there should be harmony and con- sideration for all. World sorrow and economic chaos will affect the United States. Persons of all ages should prepare to make sacrifices that aid the suffering. Selfishness should be overcome as the play days of this country merge into work-days for the general good.
 Business Affairs: Food shortages in Europe and Asia will present grave problems to American trade and commerce. Great prosperity will continue through a number of coming months, but the seers point out that we must pay for the toll of war, whether we are to be in the conflict or not. There is a sign presaging the storing of supplies for some emergency of colossal proportions.
 National Issues: Disappearance of party lines and changes in party affiliations will cause confusion among voters. A grave mistake in campaign procedure will affect President Roosevelts following. The President is subject to aspects that incline to cause unwise choice of friends. His opponent will prove himself terrific force in project ing views and ambitions.
 International Affairs: Discovery of the terrible losses of men in the second World War, when the sta- tistics are published, is to cause threats of revolution in at least two countries. The British forces are to gain power through allies that have tremendous resources, it is indicated. Canada comes under a rule of the stars which promises added strength to the Dominion.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year in which expenses may increase and finan- cial perplexities multiply, but aid is forecast and success indicated.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be ingenious, quick -witted and sensitive. They may be emo- tional and difficult to direct, but endowed with fine mentality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
Map Study
(NeW York Times)

(NeW York TlmeS)
 If it is difficult to understand what is going on behind the smoke screens in Europe these days it is still harder to get at the human truths of the vast struggle between the Japanese and the Chinese For thing, Chinese place almost meaning less to an American reader unless he has de- tailed map of China before him. It is worth while to look at that map.
 Last week severe fighting" reported the Shinkiachwan-T Taiyuan Railway in Eastern Shansi Chinese forces cut the railway and the Japanese asserted that they had driven the Chinese off and patched the road up. This may be true for it is standard guerrilla practice to strike and run But is also stated that the incident has disarranged Japanese plans for an autumn offensive against the Eighth Route Army in Northern Shansi." If we now look at the map that this is occurring within 250 miles or less from Peiping, which the Japanese took than three years ago
 If a line is drawn between the westernmost points reached by the Japanese it will run several hundred miles west of the of the Shansi fighting Yet east of this line, almost to the coast from the Great Wall to the Indo-C China border there are unconquered where fierce sporadic fighting continues. It is reported that people in these willingly pay for the support of the Chungking Government and its armies.
 If we range little further, off the map of China proper come to Indo-C China, on which the Japanese have been making demands and the Netherlands East Indies, which they are believed to coVeC. InaC IS to say With an imperfect and hotly contested hold on China, and with her main armies in that country largely at standstn Japan still seems eager to extend both her operations and her problems At hundred points she is vulnerable If she completely cut off from the receipt of American goods useful in warfare she would be
 
 Europes foremost aggressor has not yet reached this precarous stage Yet neither in the Orient nor in the Occident should be overimpressed by the bold front of dictatorship. Inherently control by violence in the modern world unstable The ability to destroy is not the ability to rule
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
Daily Lessons in English " v. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN say, boy his clothes" Say, boy OUTGROWO  day
 MISSPELLED: Heyday; though accent syllable
 SYNONYMS (verb) praise extol compliment applaud.
 a is yours" Let word each Todys word closely appropriate HER, MAIN accent last syabe Your statements aren germane
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
FROM MISSOURI

Next Monday there will be launch ed one of the greatest publicity drives in U. s. political history.
 From thousands of billboards. pos ters, windows, signs, movie screens, radios and sound trucks, the voters of the country will be bombarded with arguments, slogans and oratory until November 5 as to why Wendell Willkie should be elected President of the United States.
 The campaign will be under the auspices of the Republican National Committee. but its real authors are a group of live-wire St. Louis busi- ness men headed by bustling Edgar Oueeny. President of the Monsanto Chemical Co.,, one of the biggest such firms in the country.
 An original Willkie booster, Queeny hes been giving aslarge part of his time to the job of electing him. He lunches daily with score of polit- ically smart friends, and 1t was at
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
HATEFUL FIFTH

Election day is coming on apace. We have list ened half-interestedly to the campaign to date knowing there would be showdown on far away November day Now realize with a shock the election will be held just month from today.
 All the campaigning this time has been done by one of the candidates, Wendell Willke. He has been the only thing the American people have had to look at and listen to as-to borrow phrase from another newspaper-he keeps saying the same things over and over again like a photograph record damned with a wad of chewing gum
 By this stage of the campaign there should be no serious doubt in anyones mind to what the outcome will be The American people are going to reelect President Roosevelt by landslide almost as one-sided that of four years ago They have given Wendell Willke careful hearing and they are unconvinced The two-term tradition, which in other times might have been an nSuperabe obstacle, has hardly been issue The American people are surmounting it in stride realizing that there are times which call for vigorous action going beyond even a tradition which had its beginning 150 years ago. This is one of those times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05
COLONEL ATKINS

The death Of Lieut. Col L. E. Atkins, besides being tragic shock to his many friends here is a blow to Alaska development The Territory had a true friend in the District Engineer who under stood the needs and problems of Alaska from resi- dence in the North and who had the welfare of the Territory sincerely at heart
 That man with the ability and fine warm human qualities of Colonel Atkins should take his life is less than unbelievable The nervous breakdown which sent him south to the hospital at the San Francisco Presido must have profoundly affected him
 Alaska remembers Colonel Atkins, and will long remember him, officer and a gentleman who has left his mark the Territory. Our grief at his passing is deep and sincere
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-05

fee of $36,000 for doing the job.
 This contract contains a clause exempting the contractor from pay ing certain items, among which are the following: The net amount of any U. s. social security taxes and any state or local taxes. fees, or charges, which the contractors may be required, on account of this con- tract, to pay on or for any plant, equipment. process, organization, materials or personnel under any applicable valid law or regulations issued by competent authority"
 Army and Navy claim they have precedent for this in World War contracts which were reaffirmed in the National Defense Act of 1920. This law empowers the Army and Navy, in time of emergency or war, to make such contracts.
 (Such a contract governs the con- struction of the Sitka and Kodiak naval bases.-Editor' Note.)