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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-19
LONG-NECkED RIVALS

The African gerenuk has little
difficulty in reaching the leaves of
trees high above the heads of all
animals except the giraffe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-19

cellars and pepper pots before
dessert; If they are not sailed,
they may be left on-unless the
dinner is a formal one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-19
Ewes Sore? Tired !?

Here's prompt relief! Battle eyes with
Lavoptik. Burning. Inflammation. sore-
ness. tired. strained feeling, itching
from local irritations all relieved Also
cools, soothes. refreshes. No harmful
drugs. Is years success. Get Lavoptik
today (Eye cup included.) All druggists.
adv.
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about his travels. certainly hit the
nail on the head. I have known
pests in my time but have never
encountered a worse bore than the
tiresome soul who wants TO tell
you in detail about every trip he
ever took.
Because I have been so bored
by vacation enthusiasts have
made up my mind TO observe GER
tain rules when I return from a
trip. These are the resolutions
have made and I am going to stick
by them:
shall not talk more than three
minutes about my vacation to
anyone.
! will keep the pictures I took
on my trip to myself, unless some
one asks to see my works of art.
And shall not ever try to sell
the trip / took to anyone else
who Is planning a vacation.
shall try to realize that being
adults they are able to plan their
own vacations without any sug-
gestions from me. ABE.
Another Short man
Dear Miss Grey: I appreciate
how the fellow feels who wrote TO
protest about the ignorant girls
who make wise cracks" about a
fellow being too short.
l happen to be short and be-
lieve me l don't like to hear some
flat-footed female get cute at my
expense because l am a shorty. To
tell the truth, I would lots rather
be short man than tall wom-
an, yet invariably 1t is the lean.
long and lanky sisters who have
the most to say about fellow
being short.
II a girl is smart she will try
to use diplomacy in handling men.
The smart. "wise-cracker" never
gets anywhere but a first rate
position In the lemon list" where
fellows are concerned.
The last time girl had some.
thing cute to say about me being
short, I responded by informing
her that her feet were too large.
She was highly indignant. IT'S
funny how easy it is to be cute at
someone else's expense, and hard
to take 1t" when 1t comes to
handling a few insults ourselves.
r. w.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-19
Healthy Hair
Takes Best
Permanent

II you doubt the Importance or
necessity of doing some work on
your hair for a few weeks before
you get a new wave, talk to a
woman whose last permanent
made her hair too dry or too fuzzy
or caused the ends of the hair to
snlit
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-19

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If you're not using it, sell it with
Fast-Action Times Want Ad.
Phone Main 1851.
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GET BEST YOU
CAN AFFORD

She will tell you-and so will
your hairdresser-that the re-
suits of a permanent seldom are
any better than the condition of
the hair which receives the wave.
In other words, no permanent is
going to correct faulty condition
which already exists.
Since you know, of course, that
brushing is the great cure-all, how
about welding the hairbrush Wig
rously each and every night !?
Have a weekly oil treatment if
your hair is too dry. some kind of
special shampoo if it's too oily.
Meanwhile, decide that you will
get the very best permanent you
possibly can afford. Beware of
bargains And take into considera-
ton that the price you pay for a
good wave has to do with the
operators time and experience,
the operating expense of the rep
utable shop in which he works as
well as cost of pads, permanent
wave lotion and such. Do get the
best even if doing so means that
you will have to forego an extra
hat. No hat will conceal the re-
suits of an unsuccessful per-
manent
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Reporters

Repeaters
Dear Miss Grey: The reader who
expressed the idea that the worst
pest we have to deal with is the
person who wants to tell you all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

That Is about as easy as the
blindfold test. Moreover, your child
is your own and the way you
punish him is your affair. And be-
sides, the subject would I'LL a book
being properly presented; so what
can I say in a few words?
Looking carefully over IA, "B",
&C" and "D", am going to agree
to "a" Not any child or every
child needs a little padding, say
every 29th Of February, or like in
tervals, but once in a while, 1t Is
better medicine than words. Only
once In a while. And then 1t must
be done with some very important
things in mind.
First, are you simply raving mad
when you turn Johnny over your
knee, and want to get even with
him? Or have you decided that a
warm hand poultice is really what
he needs to make him heed and
listen and obey? There Is a differ
ence.
Second, is the child you are
about to punish so constructed that
| he will never hold up his head
again, from sheer shame and indig-
nifty? II that Is the kind your
Johnny is, maybe sober second
thought Is best. There are children
who can take 1t, and others who
cannot. Weigh the effect on brood.
ing emotions before applying.
GIVE Rows
A BREAK
Third, why pick on boys2 I know
q family where the brother gets Q
periodic whacking. He Is more sen.
sitive and better behaved than his
sister who is a trouble maker, but
who gets of scot free. Maybe or
the whole, boys do accept corporal
punishment more complacently thar
girls as a matter of tradition and
heritage, but this does not clinct
1t. It doesn't seem quite fair.
Fourth, such punishment will moi
cure either always or often. AS @
rule children misbehave for certain
reasons. Find those reasons and
you will have a better answer than
whipping quite often.
Maybe the child is excitable and
acts too quickly on impulse. May
be he is spoiled one day and caught
up the next. He won't know where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
Of Interest
To Women

Have yOu o household prablem
60 solve? Write your question
clearly, sign your name and ad
dress, enclose q three-cent postage
stsmp and mail TO The W0man's
Editor, Washington Service Blu
reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
Street, Washington, ID. G. for .
personal reply.
q. How can I remove lipstick
stains from linen napkins? Ordi-
nary laundering has failed to re-
move all the STAIN.
A. Rub the stains with o color
less grease such as white vaseline,
then sponge them with carbon terra
chloride or bleach them with perox-
ide Of hydrogen.
y q. How may I remove grease
spots, such as those made by heads
resting against the backs Of chairs?
A. Apply carbon tetrachloride
with Q soft brush.
Q. What fruit juices are well
adapted to freezing?
A. Apple, cherry, rhubarb, pine
apple, current and raspberry.
See our general Question and
Answer column ON Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09


colate: 3 cups Of milk; u cup
sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch:
X teaspoon salt; 2 egg yolls,
slightly beaten; teaspoon vanilla;
2 egg whites; tablespoons sugar;
Y cup shredded coconut.
Add chocolate to milk and heat
IN double boiler. When chocolate
Is melted, beat with rotary egg
heater until blended. Combine
sugar, corEstarch, and salt: add
small amount Of chocolate mixture,
stirring until smooth: return to
double boiler and cook until thick
ened, stirring constantly. Then
continue cooking 10 minutes, stir.
ring occasionally. Add small
amount Of mixture to egg yolks,
stirring vigorously; return to dou.
BILE boiler and cook 2 minutes
longer, stirring constantly. Add
vanilla and turn into creased bak-
Ing dish. Beat egg whites until
foamy throughout; add sugar, 2
tablespoons at q time, beating after
each addition until sugar is blend
cd. Then continue beating until
mixture will stand In peaks. Pile
lightly on chocolate mixture and
sprinkle with coconut. Bake in
moderate oven ESQ., F. Is min
ntes, or until delicately Drowned.
Serves 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
Are You I'll At Ease
When Asked to Speak?

Learn Fubnc speaking at HOme
In a panic at speaking In public.
though she's only reading club re-
port. Who would ever guess-seeing
those shaking fingers = that she's
really intelligent, charming?
A pity to make such poor Inn
preston when the principles Of
public speaking can so easily be
learned at home.
You won't get panicky as you rise
to speak II you practiced reading
aloud while standing.
Nor will your voice emerge as u
reedy treble If you direct your tones
to the front of your mouth, practice
deep breathing before an open win.
dow.
To sound vivid, expressive, try
registering emotions with syllables
such as UNI, nj, 20. For instance.
say "um" gladly, then sadly. then
angrily.
Know too the correct, gracious
forms for addressing the chair and
audience. Speaking where there are
distinguished guests, say Madame
President, honored guests. ladies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

POL.I'S

Heading the gigantic Broadway
stage show being presented tomor-
row evening at 8 o'clock from the
stage Of the Loew-Poli theater are
Arlene and Davis, a sensational team
coming direct to Waterbury from
the New York Worlds Fair.
Other star acts appearing on the
bill are Jimmy Lacore and his
phantom harmonica: the White Sis
ters, aristocrats of swing; Sully and
Thomas, In an hilarious comedy skit
and the three Elegants, outstanding
dance artists.
Gus Meyers, Jr., and the Loew
Poll theater orchestra will be on
hand to furnish the musical back
ground for the show.
Given story that defies all Holly
wood formula, Robert Montgomery
scores a spectacular success In the
most unusual and exciting motion
picture OF the year, 1.-THE Earl Of
Chicago" which opens tomorrow as
the first hit of the double hit screen
bill to be seen at Loew's Poll.
The film Is based on a situation
as unique, dramatic, humorous anc
surprising as any ever brought tx
the screen, the story Of silky XII.
mount, Chicago gangster, who be.
comes an English Earl by inherit.
ance.
Sharing honors with Montgomery
are Edward Arnold, who play,
Silky's pal and subsequently turn.
the tables on him, Reginald Over
and Edmund Gwenn.
The second big hit is Legion Of
Lost Flyers" with Richard ArleY
and Andy Devine.
Attractions ending their engage.
ment at loves Poll tonight include
That's Right, You're Wrong" ane
1.-TWO Thoroughbreds."
Gone With The Wind" the pic.
ture that has made film history, will
open a weeks engagement Saturday
February 3rd at loves Poll theater
There will be three performances
1000 a. n1.-.2:30 p. rn.--and 500 p
m. Morning and matinee prices ar,
75c for all seats, and evening price:
are $l.10, ali seats reserved for eve
ming performances. Make your re.
servations now by either check Of
a money order mailed In.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
Gloritwng
Yourself

NEA servlce san WrIter

/ MEA Service StaxK WfiWeF
Overhead In crowded elevator
which had Just stopped to let a nice
| " dressed, attractive girl off at the
| fifth floor: 'Well, guess everybody
she knows gave her something smell
ly for Christmas-and she feels she
has to put on little dab Of each
every morning"
A man said It. And his small
audience snickered.
Esi remark certainly didn't re-
fleet any great spirit Of New Year
kindness, but even in q mellow
post holiday mood one couldn't
help feeling that he was justified
In making it.
It's a mistake, Of course. to use
heavily perfumed foundation cream
rouge, and lipstick unless they are
In matching scent. No subtly lovely.
really charming effect can be Great
ed by use Of bath powder in one
odor, perfume In another and make
up in still another.
Gardenia may suit you perfect
" and be extremely nice by itself
but, combined with jasmine, a
mixed bouquet and a spicy scent,
IL Won't be so alluring.
TOILET WATER
rs GOOD SUBSTITUTE
No matter how much you like the
perfume you got for Christmas,
don't apply it lavishly for genera,
daytime wear or, for that matter
for evening either. Perfume, like
rouge, is most effective when used
sparingly.
II you feel that your favorite
perfume Is too heavy or too ex-
pensive for daytime, consider get
ting toilet water In matching odor.
You can get q great deal more Of
It for the same money, and you
don't have to worry much about
using It too lavishly. Smart busi-
ness women invariably use toilet
water during the day, saving per-
fume, especially the heavier types
for after-office hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
CALL sIGNOR GALvANI

CALL sIGNOR GALvANI
Stainless alloys of cobalt chrom-
ium, iron or steel, recently intro
duced for bridgework (these alloys
have various trade names) have at
tanned wide popularity because
they are inexpensive compared
with gold and porcelain and they
do not take on stains In the mouth
But in some instances these STAIN
less metals react with gold filings,
crowns, inlays already present to
set up a galvanic current which
causes the sore patches.
Many correspondents have writ
ten me in this vein concerning gall
vanic sore mouth:
Dear Sir:
Your article about galvanic sore
mouth indicates that you do not
understand galvanic acton 1T
Is absolutely necessary that the
two dissimilar metals be in con-
tact in the mouth In order to set
up alvanic action. There is no pos
sibility Of any current or any
galvanic effect at all from gold
and some inferior metal If the dis
similar metals are not so placed
that they actually contact each
other. ..(W. b. O.
But that assumption fails to stand
when the question is put to actual
test, as In the following experiment:
Dear Doctor:
1.-The following experiment DEM
onstrates conclusively that electric
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

he stands. Maybe he is worried
about his lack Of courage and tries
to prove that he is q heck Of O
fellow. He might be treading on
eggs all day with too many rules
to remember.
The rough and trumble child Is
likely to get more whippings than
the clever or conniving child. Look
at the heart and mind rather than
the broken lamp or stolen bicycle
left out overnight. And remember,
too, a much-whlpped child win learn
to think this way: 1T is worth II
to do as I please" Too much whip
ping is poor policy. Give me the
family who can manage It's children
by showing authority In some
other form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
STATE

Performances this evening at
Warner Brothers State Theater
marks your final opportunity to see
Geraldine Fitzgerald in "A Child Is
Born" with Gladys George, Jeffrey
Lynn and Gale Page; also Dick
Foran and Jane Wynn in private
Detective.
Big beyond description, wondrous
beyond comparison, and thrilling
beyond belief is the movie sensation
Of 1910, 1.-THE Hunchback Of Notre
Dame, which the State proudly
presents to its partons starting with
performances tomorrow afternoon,
and at regular State prices.
1t Is judged as the most amazing
spectacle to hit the screen in de-
cade, and one Of the mightie.t epics
that's ever come out Of Hollywood.
Adjectives can barely describe this
remarkable achievement.
Victor Hugo's immortal novel Is
certainly given monumental pro-
duction and will stand as one Ut the
film industry's outstanding contri-
buttons.
Starring Charles Laughton, one
Of the worlds most distinguished
character players, the production
brings record cast Of $500, includ-
ing 100 principals headed by such
superb players as Sir Cedric Hard
wick, Thomas Mitchell, Maureen
.O'lara, Edmond O,Brien, Alan Mar
slaal, Walter Hampden, and Rather
ince Alexander.
The enormous cast peoples the
full-sized reproductions of such his
toric medieval landmarks as the
cathedral Of Notre Dame, the eerie
Court Of Miracles, Sainte Chapelle
and the Palais de Justice. A year
In production. three months in the
filming, 1.-THE Hunchback OF Notre
Dame" Is played against the vast
canvas Of these eye-dazzling set
tings.
The exciting story, known to mil
lions, centrally concerns the gro
tesque cathedral bell-ringer, Quasi
moda, depicted by Charles Laughton
IN his browning characterization.
Rarely has the screen seen oh
an astounding spectacle, thrill filled
adventure and exciting romance, as
Is achieved In 1.-THE Hunchback Of
Notre Dame. Here is without ques-
ton q triumph Of triumphs for Hol-
lywood, and a sensation packed
spectacal laden motion picture no
one should dare miss.
In addition the management will
present o big sourrounding pro-
gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

and gentlemen"
How TO present your talk, hold
your audience? Our 32-page book
let has detailed information on pre-
pairing and delivering effective
talks. Gives pointers on voice train
ing, talks for different occasions
advice for radio speakers.
Send 10c In coin for your copy
Of PUBLIC SPEAKING SELF
TAUGHT to Waterbury Democrat
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your NAME, ADDRESS, and the
NAME Of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

currents can be produced by the
presence in the mouth Of the
noble metals such as gold, platin-.
UNI, silver (negative) and inferior
metals such as zinc, iron, tin,
chromium (positive(. Take any
two dissimilar metals say a silver
dime and an ordinary iron wire
nail, place them in q pool Of saliva
close together but not touching.
Connect the terminals Of an ordin-
airy OIL milliameter, such as that
commonly used in radio work, to
the two pieces of metal, and q
substantial current will be regis
tered, often as much as 700 or 300
microamperes which is certainly
enough TO produce electrolysis.
Or. K. W.
The foremost authorities on the
subject Of galvanc sore mouth are
Everett 8. Lain M. d. and q. Sher-
rill Caughron, d. D. s., Oklahoma
City. They have found that the
heat generated by such galvariic
current In the mouth IL sufficient
to destroy tissue or produce a burn,
and that tooth enamel has the
highest resistance to this current
flow (18,0O0 ohms), the mucous
membrane lining the cheek next
highest (2,S00 ohms), the tongue
the least resistance Of all (96O
ohms).
Probably many individuals suffer
no unpleasant effect from such gall
vanic current in the mouth from
dissimilar metals, thanks to the al
kalinity or weak acidity Of their
saliva.
Drs. Lain and Caughron suggest
that before q diagnosis Of electro
galvanic injury is made, and re-
moval or replacement of the infer
Tor metal undertaken, the physician
should try to eliminate the possi-
bility Of certain fungus Of vincent's
infections, or herpes, or SYPHILIS, or
smokers patches.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Couple Of Eighteen Milers
Thanks to good "Op Doc Brady"
for brew that Is coffee. We follow
your directions as given in your
al tAC3O 1AOW w AkldhC SVAACO esAAA
Win Friends, using mountain
spring water and fresh rich cream
from our own cows. We're both over
fifty and we hike daily To-
for the mail----9 miles one way.
(The W--s.)
Ans.-What I have described was
the coffee my first wife used to
make. But I dunno. They DOM
seem to have such good coffee here
in heaven. Even when my first wife
makes 1t. I imagine the war has
done something to the coffee supply,
Now Is The Time The Children
Need vltamin d
These short winter days are pretty
tough on growing children or child
rem who should be growing, for
owing to the deficiency Of the every
day diet IN vitamin ID, and the
small proportion Of ultraviolet IN
what little direct sunshine reaches
the naked skin in winter, children
suffer in nutrition and health, es-
pecially children from eight to
eighteen years Of age. Now Is the
time to supplement the daily diet
with q good ration Of vitamin D. at
least 1000 units daily for every child,
through the winter months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
BY RUTH M1LLETT

II the elopement Of society's
Romeo and Juliet eileen Herrick
and George Get-a-warrant Low
ther) proves anything 1t Is the USE
lessness Of parental interference
when two young people decide they
want to be married.
Maybe 1t will discourage other
mamas and papas from starting q
battle they have no chance Of win
ming.
For the battle can't be won. Be-
cause even when they do succeed in
keeping a daughter from marrying
the romance Of her life (Which is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
CARVING AIDS

A couple Of clever new gadgets
are shown in houseware depart
ments to help father keep the roast
on the platter. One is a pair Of
huge, saw-toothed tongs finished In
polished chromium. This is especial
ly good for fowl. Another, for hold
ing q ham, Is a spiked circular
frame, set at a convenient angle
for carving. This comes, too, with
a platter and sharp carving knife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

rare MCOIIlpuS1I~
ment), they can't
stop her from
holding it against
them, and won
dering ever after
II she really miss
ed her one chance
Of perfect happi-
ness.
Another W q y
parents lose In
building up q wall
Of hard feeling
between tn e m
s 9 w es and the
son or daughter
and the person
they insist on
MARRYING.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

II unexpected company arrives
and you find you have not enough
whipped cream to 60 around, COM
bine it with the stiffly beaten whites
Of one or two eggs. Or, II you want
to dress up pudding and have no
cream to whip, mash bananas or
CRATE apples and add to beaten egg
whites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
WE. THE WOMEN
--WE, THE WOMEN
Lowther-H errick Elopement
Proves Parental Interference
With Lovers Plans Is Futile

/ furiate the young as supposing that
they would 60 back on love for
something they want. ~
But IL none Of these ways work
with son it can also be pointed
out that he'll get no financial help
from home), then mama and papa
had better start polishing up their
smiles and looking pleased about the
whole affair.
They may even be pleased about
It In q short while. Chances are
there were some objections to their
own love affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

50 what can parents do when q
child legally Of age decides to marry
someone TO whom the parents OBJ
ject?
well, they can ask the son OF
daughter to wait o reasonable
length Of time--not reasonable BY
the parents reckoning, but by the
child's.
They can also have frank talk
give their reasons Every gently
for disapproving-always building
UP o bit as they tear down, so as
not to stir up antogonism.
And they can offer o bride
Though that, too, has to be handled
carefully, for nothing would SO In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

This subject OF
corporal punish
nent is such a
touchy one that I
fear I am rushing
in where angels
fear to tread.
However, many
mothers ask me
about 1t. II they
whip a hayward
child they feel
guilty, and If they
don't they seem
to feel equally so.
They would like
to have someone
e Sc settle the
,annIsiaa,n Hnr. &laasaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
WOMAN,S REALM
I'll Take
Pudding!

by Frances Lee BGrtOn-
A good recipe makes q good
IA pudding. A good pudding
makes q good dessert. A good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

dessert Is q
good finish to q
good meal. Here
is your good
recipe, The rest
10 up to you!
Chocolate
Masquerade
Pudding
? squares I'M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
TO CLEANSE MAJOLICA WARE

Majolica ware should be washed
In tepid suds, rinsed in clear warm
water and dried Immediately.
Subjecting majolica wsre to hot
water may crack or chip the glaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

HO1c To Keep Well


shouId be Grief
made
address William
madisOn hlrag0
ere nPe ~ rAuryO emnrP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09
POTATOEs REMOVE SALT

Soups, sauces, gravies and stews
which are too salty can be saved
by adding q few sliced raw pota-
toes. Cook for several minutes
and then remove the potatoes. They
should have absorbed the excess
salt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-09

To prevent sauerkraut from be-
coming watery or soggy, crate a
raw potato into 1t while cooking.