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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Ruth Millett Translates
"Feminese" For Naive Males
WE, THE WOMEN

means she usually looks az though she had been
dragged through o knothole
"she isn't at all like thought she'd be" means u
certainly am disappointed In her"
SWEET WORDS, BUT SOUR THOUGHTS
I'm crazy to know what you think OF her" means
she Is odd, 10 say the least
MEN apparently like her means Her morals prob
ably aren't quite all they should be-"
"She's improved q hundred per cent" means she
was pretty sorry sight before.
" haven't seen her In AGES" means the poor thing
has probably been sitting home alone for years.
II know her very slightly" suggests II don't intend
70 know her any better"
II want you to be nice to her" means Nobody else
will
That, gentlemen, Is q sample OF the feminine vocab.
ulary It's the weapon with which one member OF the
fair sex mows another member down, either for good
reason or Just TO keep In practice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

A sign -of-summcr style with typ
ical American-g spirit IL this sun
tan frock. It's 10 airy and free--sO
right for sporting, summing or work.
Ing about house and garden. Pat
tern $3.50 by Claire Tilden Is designed
In lithesome princess lines that fol-
low your curves with effortless
grace. The side panels are gathered
10 the center front bodice, giving
becoming busting softness Just
where you need II. you might notch
the neckline for gay surprise, ana
add bright buttons down the front.
For more everyday, in-town wear,
you could easily turn this style into
jumper outfit by stitching up the
blouse that comes with the pattern
and wearing 1t beneath the sleeve
less dress. Give the blouse a prim
little collar, puffy sleeves and lace
or ruffing for gay trim. White pique
or a colorfully printed or dotted
cotton would be fresh and pretty for
the sun-dress. while darker linen
or ray0n would make smart
jumper. with the blouse of sheer
light fabric.
Pattern 886 Is cut In junior and
misses sizes 10, IL, IL. is. 10 and
20: bust sizes 20. 30. 80, "a, 80 and
80. Size II. sun dress, requires 81
yards 50 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS u5c) In
coins for this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE. NAME, ADDRESS
AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders 10 Waterbury Demo-
crat, Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Latest Styles
Clarifying
Yourself
ny Alicia HavS
lNFA SERVED esar writer

(NEA ServicG ssaH Wrlter)
Your feet--the way you hold them
when you are sitting, the way they
look when you walk and what you
wear on them--tell the world more
about your age and what sort Of per-
son you are than your couture or the
most carefully applied makeup.
COMFORTABLE SHOES
NEEDN'T BE DOWDY
Shoes can be comfortable without
being so senslble-looking that they
detract from the charm Of dress or
suit above them. Wear low-heeled
shoes by all means IL you like, but
SEQ that they are smart, trim low
heeled shocs--rot squat, dumpy ones.
To wear with your best silk dresses,
for occasions where no walking Is re-
quired, have at least one pair with
slightly higher heels and ,not-so-
sensible last.
Watch the stocking situation. It's
a good Idea TO wear not-so-sheer
ones for sports and during working
hours, OF course, but every woman
neds sheer, filmy ones for dancing
and dress-up occasions. They make
ankles and legs seems younger as
we'll as simmer.
You put yourself In the 1'm-too-
old-to-care class the moment you
think the time Il takes to keep legs
free from superfluous hair Is time
wasted. You just aren't at your per-
perfectly groomcd best unlos your
legs are smooth and free from hair.
PUMPS ARE
PERENNIAL sTANDBYS
No chic woman ever tolerates
crooked or turnover heels. She has
new lifts put on her shoes the mo-
ment they begin 10 show signs Of
wear on the edges.
And pumps are her old standbys.
She may 20 In for novelty shoes
platform soles, wedge heels and such
now and then, but she sticks mainly
TO pumps.
She has drossy high.heeled ones
In black patent leather or kidskin
or white buck or brown suede for
winter, And low-heeled ones In mp.
propriate materials for casual. day.
time occasions In nil seasons. She
may dance In sandals and walk In
oxfords, but she lives In pumps
ultra simple ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

eclipse, Neither ball player nor ten.
mis- player has 10 glance straight
toward tho sun for more than n
brief moment. However II either
AndS dark lenses moGr comfortable
no AFFECTION TO wearing them for
the duration Of tho exposure.
CfeOsOte
Once or twice weekly have taken
two drops OF creoSote this past
winter, Did not have my usual
winter coughs, and my sinus trouble
seemed much better than In pre-
vi0uS winters, Should ! give creO.
soto credit Ia there danger In its
uScp e. f.
Ans,-Perhaps that dose Is unlike
ly 10 do harm, but do not believe
IL does any good. Let me suggest
instead experimenting your dict
with vitamin A and vitamin d. Send
twenty-five cent coin and stamped
envelope bearing your address, for
copy OF booklet Call II Cri," which
deals with respiratory Infections,
bronchitis, sinus trouble
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

"She IL terribly intelligent" means
She's ono OF these brainy women,
all intellect and no sex appeal. You
wouldn't like her"
"You should see her hit a golf
ball. She's az good as man."
That means; 1.-THE brawny, wind
blown, leather skinned athletic
type, n you care for that type"
She's no efficient means "A
bossy, high handed, pushing wo-
man who Is determined TO give the
orders or else"
She's so YOUNG-looking" means
"rhht woman amt no gal"
shes n splendid mother" means
she Is out Of the running In every
other line.
II never saw her look no nico"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Modern Menus
Der; add remaining ingredients and
mix lightly. Chill.

Der; add remaining ingredients and
mix lightly. Chill.
TWELvEMONTH STRAWBERRY
TAPIOCA
(Serves FOUR
One box q lb.) quick frozen
sliced strawberries. thawed; cup
strawberry Juice and water, 2 table,
spoons quick-cooking tapioca, dash
Of salt.
Drain berries and add water TO
juice TO make l cup. Combine straw
berry Juice and water, quick cook
Ing tapioca, sugar, and salt In a
saucepan and mix well. Bring mix
ture quickly to O full boil over d.
rect heat, stirring constantly. Re-
move from fire. mixture will be
thin. DO not OvercoOk) Add fruit.
Cool, stirring ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
thickens asst cools. Chill. Serve with
plain or whipped cream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

for marriage" yet fall 10 achieve II,
are the ones who can do most for
themselves. They may have been
going on, year after year, In the
place, or Job, or social group,
which they happen 10 have made
their own. regardless OF the fact
that II holds out little hope Of
their meeting any marriageablc
persons.
Some are too modest perhaps
because over-proud, or afraid 10
risk having their feelings hurt by
laying themselves open 10 rldlcule
Ito show themselves as they are.
and therefore hide the most In
teresting layers OF their person.
atty. Then they wonder why
they attract only mediocre, unin-
teresting people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03


the roa d, they
have taken one
turn after an
other leading 10
single, rath er
! h O n double,
blessedness.
s o m 0 q r Q
very we'll sat.
isiied with their
independent sit.
uation. Others
at times con-
vince ! h 0 M
selves that they
are In q sorry
pred G a ment.
TIL Is, however,
may be just o
bit OF the play
acting that oil
OF us indulge
In occasionally,
castin our
selves In the
leading r o ] 0,
particularly II
II be q tragic
one.
T hose " no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
IT'S A WOMAN'S
WORLD

II the United States should be
stuck with the vast gold stores
which we have accumulated, Nell
lie Ross will be helding the bag
"a bag worth twenty billion dol
lars.
Nellie, or rather Mrs. Nellie
Tayloe Ross, Is Director OF the
United States Bureau Of the Mint
as well as OF eight min institu.
lions throughout the country.
Nellie In the custodian Of the
nations p0cketbook. I do not
know what would happen II the
discarded gold ~ q medium Of
exchange, but trust Nellie. She'd
find some means Of promoting
our gold holdings. even II she had
to make gold Filings mandatory.
Each year the Treasury Assay
Committee tests the coins minted
during the previous year TO de-
termine whether or not they have
the right proportion or minerals.
Nellie was head Of the committee
this year ard examined two out
Of every ten thousand coins.
Nellie Is too progressive TO use
the old-fashioned method Of Bit
ing into coin. The chemical
analysis OF our minis products
showed that Nellie did an excel
lent Job.
She originally was q native Of
81. Joseph, Missouri, when she
was courted by BIN Ross, q young
Tennessee lawyer. They amalga-
mated and went out 10 Cheyenne,
Wyoming, where he opened his
Bill was evetually elected gov
ernor OF Wyoming, but died In
the middle Of his term. Nellie
ran for his unexpired term In
Office and was elected. She shares
honors with ma" Ferguson OF
Texas In being the first woman
elected to o gubernatorial Office.
Nellie, however. was elected two
weeks earlier than Ma and was,
therefore. the first woman 10 re-
ceive q lease for Q state White
House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
WOMAN,S REALM :
Bathing Suit With Evening Skirt
lis 1905 Ace For Resort Wear
ny MARIAN YOUNG
NEA Service stan Writer

New York-A swim suit for every
hour Of the day Is the theme song in
bathing and beach-wear depart
ments these days.
II you are slim and trim, 60 In
for two-plece, shorts-and bra suits
which expose bare midriff and
give your figure an even more
streamlined look.
For morning dips have q suit Of
this type In bright canary yellow
rubber. For more lelsurely after
noon bathing, have one Of white
elastic satin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX
NEA Service STAFF Writer

The urge 70 cut down ON Kitchen
Tune IN the "merrie month of June"
brings us TO the subject OF quick
frozen meats, fish. fruits and yege-
tables For summer cooking, either
inthe city or at your shack In the
woods or ut the beach. They solve
the eating problem deliciousIy.
In order 10 get best results, fol-
low carefully the instructions printed
on package for thawing and cook
Ing. II these quick frozen foods cos,
q lew cents more, remember that
there Is no waste. During vacation,
q few extra cents are permitted In
the budget.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
TOMORROws MENU

BREAKFAST: Orange Juice, pre-
pared cereal, poached eggs with
cream sauce, coffee, milk.
LUNCHEON Toasted cheese
sandwiches, lettuce and tomato SAL
ad, iced tea, milk, cookies.
DINNER: Swordfish with cucum-
Der sauce, boiled new potatoes, car
rots and peas, cut corn, twelvemonth
strawberry tapioca, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Potassium Chloride

Druggists here insist potassium
chloride neevr used M medicine.
They say Or. Brady must have con-
fused potassium chloride with
tDr, y, M. e.
Ans, - Send stamped envelope
bearing your address and ask for
monograph "Relicf for Alergy,' n
gives clear directions for the use OF
potassium chloride. Tell your drug
gist this Is 1910,
protected by John y. Ollie Coz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03


Brlgance, American designer, ere.
ated this new swim suit. II In.
cludes q Jumper bra OF broadcl0th
and striped shorts OF smooth Rt.
ting grosgrain elastic fabric. And
It's perfect for the girl who,
though she really likes 10 swim,
also likes TO look pretty on the
beach.
white or red and white polka dot
cotton.
In beach shoes, those with wedge
heels are far ahead OF all other
types, Whether you wear wedges on
the street or not, you'll wear them
ut the beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Changing Concept Of Arthrius

managing concept Of AFthFitis
~ present the term arthrItIS
means joint inflammation. Infinmn-
ton conveys The essential idea of
q change or reaction In the tissues
characterized by the classical red
meas, heat, pain and swelling uubor,
ehlof, dolor OF tumor) and accom-.
panied with CXudntion OF plnsma
and luec0GytoS white blood cor
pll5cles) into the affected tissues,
IN most cases OF chronic nrthritig
the Joint disability IN OF insidIous
onset and the patients recall no
infected joints Just n gradual swell
ing, soreness, stiffness, now better,
now worse, until IN the course Of
months or years, The trouble be-
comes fixed infirmity.
]. There N no definite or spo.
clio disease condition physician
can recognize as "rhuomatism or
''afthritI8,
2. There W no scientific basis
for tho folklore that wet weather
or dampnesS or cold climate or
nudity or Insufficient heating OF
oNNthftkp W. t0lfbNhiF ilHh my HlbIf
10 do with Joint trouble than II
has 10 do with many other com
plants which no one attributes 10
such Inevitable Incidents OF being
alive.
3. TO The best Of our present
knowledge chronic joint disability
IL N tho great majority Of cases
not an inflammation at NIL but rather
q deRenera ton, u nutrltlonnl deter
ioration, and the characteristic
manifestations Of degeneration are
not redno%, heat, pain and swell
Ing, M II the Joint were infiamcd,
hut impairment Of function due 10
hypertrophy or atrophy.
Hypertrophy IL oYGrgrowth, At
rophy Is wasting or shrinkage OF
the tissues. Generally more or less
hypertrophy occurs IN the synovial
lining membrane OF the affected
joint and In the cartllages or other
tissues about the Joint In the earlier
stages OF the disability, Attophy or
shrinking or wasting OF these same
tissues occurs In the more advanced
stage OF the arthrosis arthrosB
means merely Joint disease.
Hypertrophy and atrophy are of
course nutrltlonal changes. Nutrl-
ton doesn't mean simply diet or
food, but the sum OF the physiolog-
zeal processes by which plant or
animal absorbs and utilizes food,
oxygen and water for growth, en-
ergy, repair. and diSposes OF the
normal combustion products Of this
chemical change tmetabollsm).
4. With all due respect 10 the
theories Of great doctors Of the past,
the precise chemical tests OF today
fail 10 substanltate the fancy that
an excess Of uric acid or any other
acid In the blood or tissues causes
either govt or any other Joint
trouble. No physician Of standing
will attempt 10 controyert this SCI
entific observation.
QUESTIONS a. ANSWERS
Reconciliation
I have difficulty IN reconclling
your answer, that glaring sun shin
Ing directly In the eyes OF base
ball or tennis player Is harmless
with the statement Of this scientist
IS. J. RI
Ans,-The scientist, according 10
the clipping. advises that the dark
eat glasses permit passage Of too
much sun glare for safety--but he
was speaking OF the use OF smoked J
glass and the like or observing an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
SWORDFISH WITH CUCUMBER
SAUCE
(Serves sikh

One box quick-frozen swordfish
steaks, broiled; IL cups finely
chopped cucumber, ! teaspoon salt,
LIB teaspoon pepper, / teaspoon
Scraped onion, / l-2 10 2 tablespoons
vinegar.
To broil swordfish, spread sword
fish steaks frozen or thawed) with
softened butter and sprinkle with
salt and pepper. Place on we'll
creased broiler and broil 10 TO IL
sides. Serve with cucumber sauce.
FIR cucumber sauce, drain cucum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Of Interest
To Women

Have you q household problem
10 solve? Write your question
clearly, sign your name and ad-
dress, enclose q three-cent postage
stamp and mall 10 The WOman's
Editor, Washington Service Bu-
reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
Street, Washington, D. O., for q
personal reply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
Hoo To Keeb Well
ny DR. WILLIAM BRADY. Nh

letter. pertaining personal health
uhgn0.ih FehtmeRL will %
STAMPED envelope
MbeP Of Peeelysd
BE- M ne 10
Address
~ care OF waterbury DemOrVRL| ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03


Those who are but little less
shy feel at ease only with those
whom they think OF as inferior.
A few are SO self-conscious
about marriage, whether because
they are afraid OF showing their
eagerness TO attain 1t. or because
they have been turned against the
idea Of marrying tperhaps by the
imprint OF the happenings Of
childhood In an unhappy hoineJ.
that they make friends only with
unmarriagable or already mar
rled people.
This Is doubly risky, since. In
spite Of their anti-marriage slant.
they may be swept off their feet
by an unexpected love Cor . mar
ried person.
naW aRma. ma..ua..s. ak..e st4a mNmanmna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
ny RUTH MILLETT

Men might like 10 know what women mean by the
complimentary sounding phrases with which they de-
scribe other women TO men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
TO KEEP LTLACs FRESH

Gut lilacs will last longer II most
of the leaves are removed from the
sprays and the tips Of the stems split
before putting IN water. To add the
necessary green TO the arrangement
put In few branches Of pure foliage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
BATHING SKIRT
AS HOUSE COAT

For moonlight bathing, consider a
three-piece cotton print outfit which
includes full, ankle-length skirt 10
be slipped on after swimming or to
wear back and forth between bath
house and beach.
The swim suit with long. match
ing evening skirt Is as a matter OF
fact, practical addition 10 any
wardrobe. II can be worn TO take
the place OF house coat at any
time during the day, OF course. And,
with a dinner blouse or sweater, II
can 20 dancing ht the country club
Of TO dinner ut neighboring cot
tage or farm.
In addition 10 brief brac-and-
shorts suits, simple one-piece affairs
with skirts and without are import
ant. These, too, are more popular
In prints and In white and pastels
than In rich, dark shades.
FOR larger figures and for the
girl who likes 10 sun herself better
than she likes 10 swim, dress-maker
versions with full, gored or pleated,
skirts head the list. In prints, the
South American motifs are high.
lighted.
TERRY rs TOPS
IN BEACH ROBES
One particularly handsome dress
maker suit with full, pleated skirt
Is OF white silk Jersey with the floral
print In lush shades OF orange, green
and yellow, The plcats In the skirt
are stitched down,
Z Another, with inverted pleats fore
and aft and ut sides, Is golden beige
with tropical flowers and foliage In
orange, brown and yellow. This, too,
Is OF silk jersey with wool Jersey
shorts underneath the skirt.
In beach robes, white terry cloth
leads. Many robes, both full-length
and fitted or short and boxy, have
attached hoods lined with blue and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
GLOVE, coURTSHlP
AND MARRIAGE
Those Who Miss
Wedding Bells Can
Blame Themselves

by ERNEsTINE II. AND GLADYS
II. GROVES
Noted Authorities on Marriage
Relations
Those who look longingly at the
wedding bells that ring for others,
but not for them, have only them
selves to thank. Somewhere along
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03
What do silverfish feed onp

q, What do silverfish feed on2
A. The sizing In paper, book
bindings, wallpaper, and starchy in
sulatIon materials. They eat holes
TO some extent In this fabrics. par
tlcularly those Of rayon. Starched
clothing and lace curtains may be
ruined by silyerhsh as they extract
the starch. Experiments indicate
that they prefer vegetable foods
having high starch on sugar con-
tent and are very fond OF moist
wheat -four.
q. How are Indian azaleas pro-
pagated2
A. BY cuttings of immature wood
under glass and by grating. All
forms Of azaleas as can be layered.
The deciduous outdoor species are
propagated by seed.
q. Name the associations that
are interested In the control OF
rageweed and other hay fever irri-
tantS.
A. National Hay Fever Society,
Inc. 657 Rand Tower, Minneapolis,
MINI. and the American Hay Fever
Prevention Association, go Audu-
oon, New Orleans, La.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

years, 1851, ran for reelection
and was narrowly defeated. This
did not throw Nellie, however,
for she moved into national pol
tiles. In 1892 she directed che
Roosevelt campaign among wo-
men. Since women comprise lifty
per cent Of the voters, you can
easily see how Important o task
this was. Some say she was a
little Jim Farley.
"Pie In the Sky" was not for
our Nellie. oh, no. She received
mama right here. Tn 1888 r. d.
r. appointed her head Of our
minis. q position OF great respon-
sibIlities for II also includes sup
ervision Of Fort Knox and other
strongholds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

Poor Mrs. Plump huddlcs In her
beach robe, dreading the moment
when she'll be revealed in her
bathing suit 10 the full extent OF
her bulges?
That embarrassing fat could so
easily be conquered on q low-calory
diet. In six weeks you can lose IL
pounds, In no time trim down 10
bathing beauty proportions.
It's oil n matter OF knowing your
calories. Taking such beach snacks
as q chocolate bar t400 calorics)
and Ia cup Ice cream 5000 you
pile on the pounds, But choose q
bag OF popcorn 600 calories), l-2
cup lemon Ice 1000, you reduce
and still have your tasty "nibblc."
Your regular meals, too, can be
managed as clcverly. Instead Of
cream OF tomato soup 1859 q cup),
take clear tomato soup i00; In
stead OF l-2 cup creamed chicken
1900 take two slices OF plain
chicken t6D. And II you include
plenty OF -fattening fruit and
vegetables you'll gain In pep while
you lose weight.
Be a slim sylph this summer. In
our 32-page booklet youll find re-
ducing menus for II days, q calory
chart and recipes for low-calory
desserts. Explains 3-day liquid
diet to start reducing. Tells how
TO gain, too.
Send i0c In coin for your copy
OF THE NEW WAY TO A YOUTH
Full FIGURE to The Waterbury
Democrats Home Service, 635 Sixth
Ave, New York. N. Y. Be sure to
write plainly your NAME, ADJ
DRESS and the NAME OF booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-03

Nellie was Eoverner for Two
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-21
Trying to Raise
Red Cross Quota

Volunteer workers started Mon
day trying to raise $4,000 in
Pierce county for war relief work
in Europe
Funds designated for the Red
Cross may be sent to or left at the
Red Cross office, $40 Pacific Saw
ings bldg. booths in downtown de-
partment stores or any bank.
In an effort to assist the local
chapter to raise its quota of $780,
900 many firms are taking up col
lections from employees, the re-
Spouse by this method being high
ly gratifying the committee heads
report.
THE task ahead is not an easy
one" said H. Eugene Emmons,
chairman of the Pierce county war
relief drive. I'VE hope that each
and every one in Pierce county
will do his part to make successful
this campaign. II each gives ac-
cording TO his ability to do so, our
quota will be raised in a few days
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-21
Portland for
Next Meefinq
Greeters Elect
Rose City Men

Tacoma officers Of the North
vest Hotel Greeters. who enter
tanned members OF that association
from Washington. Oregon. Idaho
and British Columbia here the
past weekend. turned over their
authority to q new set from Port
land. chosen Saturday As next
years convention city.
Taking the place Of Albert c.
e Gamer Of the Olympus hotel
n Tacoma as president Of the
creeters win be Clyde Damaska
q the Hotel Clyde In Portland.
Mrs- Damssla was elected head Of
the women's auxiliary. succeeding
Mrs. Gamer.
Other new officers in the 1871
host city win be Cliff Brahan.
Hotel Roosevelt, secretary. and
Ralph Reid, Mallory hotel SER
geant-st-arms-
Auxiliary officers include ME-.
Scott Adams. Portland. first vice
president: Mrs. Karl e. Busby,
colfax, second vice president, and
1Ers. Ray Boyle, Portland, secre-
tery-treasurer.
A dinner dance In the Hotel
Winthrop roof garden ended the
convention Saturday night.