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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

seemed doomed to have a live
snake skin wrapped around il.
turned out TO have as big a heart
as Aesop's fabulous lion. Every
time the copperhead fixed him
with his beady eyes and made as
If to strike, the. mouse squeaked
smally and nipped the reptile on
the end Of the snout This hap
pened three or four times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
"For 8 eenerations-over so years.
nv family has used this remedy"

saws Mrs s. r. Bradley of New York
CRY Mother and father, my husband
and |. and now my married daughter
have always used Bromo- Settler. /
hnd il almost Immediately makes me
feel beuer-not only by relieving a
headache. but by settling my stomach
and quoting my nerves, too.
That's why millions have changed
20 Bromo- Seltzerl Because when you
have a headache, your nerves and
stomach are apt to be upset, too.
Bromo- Settlers 3-tVsy action not only
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Up His Scaly Head and Feeling
Very Much at Home.
A ESOP'S familiar fable of
the lion and the mouse
v relates the story of a jun
gle beast that spared a creature
that he could have killed with
one swipe of his paw and was
later repaid when the mouse
ehewed the lion loose from a
hunters net.-The point Of the
fable as the philosophical Mr..
Aesop put it was little friends
may prove great friends.
If -Aesop- were alive today he
could write another fable about
mouse, with slightly different
twist than his piece setting forth
the philosophy that the strong
have something 10 gain by not
bulidozing the weak
The hero of this other mouse
story Is the nervy little rodent
shown in the two photographs on
this page Not LONG ago he found
himself tossed into a glass box in
the bottom of which a hungry,
poisonous copperhead was twist
ing its scaly coils. The snake
was the property of Paul c.
Hopes of Roselle, New Jersey,
VINO tossed the little field mouse
into the enclosure to satisfy his
serpentine pets obvious desire
for something to eat.
The intended victim, which
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Enthusiastically Mode FOR sIondei-
Washes Hair Shades Lighter -SefsIyi

Mothers and daughters stay Young together when
sunny. golden cufls and snar. hloode couture
are both sloWinRy lovely. Becauo Of RS deli
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blonde hsu from fldng. dukening losing az,
usotivenesS. That's Why smart hloodes through
OUT the country use BtONDEX. the shampoo
made specially for them. Il removes dull. dingv
film and bungS out every glorious hiehlight.
Costs but few pennies 20 use and IS absolutely
safe. Nothing finer for childrens hair
Get BLONDEX 81 drug. department ioo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
A Sensible Treatment
FOR CORNS
for Sensible People

TT YOU suffer from
l. oorns, you should
know about Blue Jay
Corn Plssters-s sensi-
bic, essy-to-use treat
ment that helps relieve
pain quickly removes
corns effectively. Corns
are caused by pressure
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

and friction and home parinE iust al.
feos the surface. But Blue Jay does
more. First the felt pad &C. lifts of
pressure TO help relieve pain. Then the
Blue-Jsy medication ID gently loosens
the corn so in few days IL may he
lifted out-iHeir4ding fbe pam producing
core! Stubborn cases may require
more than one applioation.)
Blue Jay Corn Pissters cost very little
only a few cents TO treat each corn
at all leading drug counters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

helps STOP THE PAIN, but also helps
CALM THE NERVES and SETTLE THE
STOMACH. Don't be satisfied with
mere single-acting pain deadeners that
do onfy-one- part of This job Next
time, try Bromo- Seltzer*.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

lie. The Little Field Mouse,
Having Looked the Reptile
Straight in the Eye. Is Walking
Up His Scaly Head and Feeling
Very Much at Home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

n by Amere7n wee2lg 1ac p.an Rsh's Foze,ed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

NNxEHEN the new fishing
N boat Dorothy & Ethel II
w came into her home port
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
CAST AWAITS FOR
 GENERAL ALARM
"The Fireman's Flame" to Thrill Spectators Thurs-
 day, Friday Nights

Final dress rehearsals have been held for "The Fireman's Flame" which the Civic theater will pre- sent on Thursday and Friday nights this week, and all Is in readiness for the opening night, when full quota of handsome heroes, delicate heroines and deep-dyed villains will take over the stage at the Water- bury Women's club,
 The complete cast includes; s.. mon RabinoWltz, Clarissa Demlng, Janet Hines Charles O'Conpor, Richard Lawlor, Andrew Masope, Eleanor Culhane, Arlene Coffey, Herbert Carlberg, Eleanor stull, Thomas Summa, Anthony Rodgers, Edward H Davis and Lynette Bowen,
 The dancing chorus of PlTo BelleS, under the direction of Arlene, lns eludes Polly White, Marjorie vaTS ley, DCrothea oeraghtyi Ruth Ileam, Margaret Mnh0ney and Glare Brothers
 The Volunteer PlrlmrD, hefOef Of tho play, VIII Ep played bg R0sB ThOmpfOn, Lemnfl Bowen, Albert Blank, Thomas liari, Elmer b0hlen and Raymond Crawford Special teasures ef tlf pTodue'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
CHICKEN COOP, BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE

A barn and chicken coop on the farm of Salvatore Rinaldi Of Tar heel avenue was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin very early this morning. The flames, which could be seen many miles around. attracted a large crowd. A large quantity of hay and several chick ems were lost.
 Lack of sufficient water handi- capped two companies of fire ap- paratuS from Watertown. The members of that department could only prevent the blaze from spread ing to nearby buildings. The fire had received considerable headway before the Watertown firemen arr rived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
South Britain Briefs
is just about as near perfection as they come.

is just about as near perfection as they come.
 Sam writes just as friendly as he used to when he sat behind the stove at McCarthy's Store He queries, How is the wether up there. Just look at the sweet peas on the other side of this card. Plenty of rain and sunshine here, I suppose there are hun dreds of nuts running around up there now. Lots of sickness down here. We are trying to keep well ourselves. Nothing to do but ride around. Best wishes to you and your family"
 There it is! News from the re- sort area! The lOwdown on the lemon belt. Plenty of RAIN and sunshine here." Lots of sickness down here" We ask you, do you want to go to Florida? Or do you want to stick around here and enjoy the rain and the flu in your own backyard?
 And, listen, Sam Pierce We resent that crack about hun dreds of nuts running around" up here! We'll have you to under stand that the I. o. of this con- munity has improved measurably since your late departure. We've even voted to raise the taxes 3 mills, to build a new schoolhouse, and to bond the town for another fifty grand. (How do you like those apples, MT. PierceO
 Now to get down to business George and me have tried to rent your Cafeteria, but we cant get any bidders because you let them put COcoCola signs all over it. You shoulda removed those signs before you left. You should have taken down that Roosevelt sign in the window. Everybody up here voted strong for Willkie. And we want to know why you haven't shipped us up a few crates of good old Florida or anges, if there has been So much rain and sunshine? Trying to make folks enviOus by sending us pictures of sweet peas doesn't work And say, maybe you missed something by leaving so soon. That coon supper was swell, Sam, and it was FREE :. Never mind, we'll forgive you if you'll send along them oranges
 Signed: THE GANG AT McCARTHY'S STORE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

baseball games on her radio be- tween scenes.
 She has never seen the only talk ing movie she made, "Rasputin, |" which brought brothers John and Lionel together with her for the first time. However, she is an avid. movie fan and never misses any films her brothers make.
 Her agent, Jonson BriScoe, has seen Miss Barrymore in forty pro- ductions in New York. She de- tests the word Broadway" always insisting it be New York.
 Despite the fact that Maurice Barrymore was her father and Georgie Drew her mother, it took Ethel six months of pavement pounding and office sitting before she landed job, and then it was with her uncle, John Drew.
 She has worked chiefly for three arrangements, Charles Frohma11, Arthur Hopkins and the Shuberts.
 Miss Barrymore has predicted that "The Corn Is Green" will be her last role, as she expects 1t to run on for years. At the present pace, this Herman Shumlin pro- duction, which has played to s. R. o. only, will no doubt fulfill her hopes for it. Dame Sybil Thorn dike played the part Miss Barry more acts in the New York produc- tion of the Enlyn Williams play. Her Miss Moffat, the social service worker, is based on a real person, Miss s. G. Cooke, who taught Emlyn Williams how to speak Eng fish and encouraged him to go out and win a scholarship to Oxford. Miss Barrymore played in Wales, the locale of "The Corn Is Green" !" when she was a girl, with Sir Henry Irving, in "The Bells.
 The line most often associated with her comes from Sunday, a play which she acted with John Barrymore, and which is the basis for the daytime soap opera on the ether, "Our Gal Sunday" The line of course is, That's all there is, there isn't anymore"
 Not being content with just being the top-notch beauty of her day, she insisted on learning her trade, and shocked her contemporaries by following her early drawing room triumphs acting charwoman in Galsworthy's "The Silver Box.
 The definite Who's Who in the Theater is incorrect in listing her first New York appearance as The Rivals. She played it in Montreal, where the company was stranded. Never here. ''The Baub,e Shop" was her starter. The UP prepared obits on the Barrymores are also incorrect in listing Lionel, John and Ethel for Sunday" The three of them never played together on a local stage.
 Unlike most of her fellow stars, she revels in touring. Home is where she's playing, and she in- tends to stick with "The Corn Is Green until it has played every stand life in America. The Drews and the Barrymore were never ones to quit a show.
 That's all the room - there's plenty more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

far as possible but with the feet on the floor, your hands clasped behind your head. Keeping your head down against your hands and your hands in contact with the floor bring your knees up un- til they touch your face, as shown in the photo. Lower back to the starting position and then repeat the exercise as many times as you can stomach"
 BE HONEST
 WITH YOURSELF
 Don't cheat by pushing against the floor with your feet at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

shortly before the present war, and whose father and four brothers lost their lives in World War
 Proponents of the bill declared that its passage would help defend America by giving England enough assistance to repel Hitler in Europe and that it would aid the cause of democracy. Opponents argued that we are already giving England all possible aid and that passage of the bill would be 8 step toward war.
 Arthur L. Purinton, educational director, announced that Rabbi William P. Greenfield would direct next weeks forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
(BY BILL GARRIGUS)

In the United States we have 1,159 lawyers for every million of population. IA per cent of our lawyers are women. Most of them are in politics. Some are very in- telligent. Great Britain, suffering higher degree of culture than we are afflicted with, has only 474 lawyers for every million people. Only one-tenth of one per cent of the British lawyers are women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
LIVELY FORUM HELD AT YMCA
Discussion on Lease-Lend Bill Brings Out Spirited
 Arguments PrO-COn

Lively discussion of the lease lend bill marked the weekly lobby forum at the Y. M. c. A. last night, with speakers offering heated arguments pro and con. The program was di- rected by Herbert s. Smith, general secretary, and Frank Dillane.
 Among the speakers were Miss Elizabeth Curtis, executive vice. president of the local unit of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies: John Zubras David Kelly, and Edward J. Ryan In the audience was Steven J. Ayyan, formerly of Paris, who came here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
ARMY LOOKS TO JAVA"

New Orleans CUP)-It's big cup of coffee Uncle Sam has ordered for his soldiers. The New Orleans quartermaster depot has called for bids on 3,000,000 pounds of coffee for the army cantonments and posts in the 4th Corps Area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
WIFE BENEFICIARY
 OF ABELLO ESTATE

The estate of the late Joseph Abello is left to his wife, Marguer- ite, under the terms of will ad- mitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey. Mrs. Abello is also named executor.
 MT. Abello died January T, 1941. The will was drawn December g, 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
SECOND TWELVE ARTICLES West Pointer Likes This ''Knees-to4Nose" Exercises
HE GUARANTEES IT WILL ELIMINATE BAY WINDOW"

Capt. Victor H. King, U. s. A., is on duty at the U. S. Military, Academy at West Point as Assist ant Master of the Sword and In- structCr in Military Gymnastics and Physical Culture. From his years of experience with West Point cadets and others, includ- ing gym classes for women at West Point, Capt. King has writ ten series of 12 articles OutIin- ing his favOrite calisthenics. The article below is the second of the series.
 By CAPT. VICTOR H. KING, Instructor in Physical Culture,
 West Point
 West Point, N. Y.-Keeping her waistline slim and supple and avoid- ing even the slightest trace of "tummy" in her figure, is ever-pres- ent in the mind of the woman who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

takes pride in her appearance. So today I am giving you an exercise which is one of the best I know of for strengthen ing the abdom- inal muscles. It is guaranteed to flatten any in- c i pient bay window" on man or woman.
 Lie on the floor on your b a c k, ne e s bent with legs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

start, by swinging your legs open to help you curl up, or by lifting your head up to meet your knees.
 At first you may not be able to do this one properly at all; but keep trying, because in that way your stomach" muscles will be- come stronger until you will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
George McLaughlin's cousin in

E n g 1 8 n d re- c e n tly S e n t him a letter for Christmas. The censor had clipped the chit until there was only a little left; it was enrOute about Se ev c n " c e s. From the scraps we could piece to- gether, it seems that the Eng nFN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
GENE RAYMOND BACK

Returning to the screen after an absence of many monehs, Gene Raymond adds much to the gaiety of MT. and Mrs. Smith," RKO Radios newest comedy vehicle CO., starring Carole Lombard and Bob Montgomery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04


 (40 years a star on Feb. 7th.)
 She has been star in New York longer than any other active player. Her first starring vehicle was Cap tain Jinks of the Horse Marines" :" by Clyde Fitch, at the Garrick theater. Three days after the opening on Feb. 1, 1901, Charles Frohman put her name in lights.
 In those days the press dubbed her "The typical American girl"
 "The Corn Is Green" her cur rent hit, is her fifty-seventh pro- duction in New York.
 Her first appearance before New York audience was at the Empire in 1894, in "The Bauble Shop" She was understudy to Elsie de Wolf and went on for her one mid-week matinee. Her uncle, John Drew, was star of the production.
 The papers of that era had her engaged to Lawrence Irving, son of Sir Henry Irving, in whose com- pany she played before becoming an American star. She was also reported engaged to the Duke of Manchester, the Earl of Ava, Sir Robert Peel, the Prince of Ranjit- sinhji and Richard Harding Davis.
 During the out-of-toWn tryout of "Jtnks" in Philly, her home burg, it is recorded that a gallery god called out, We loved your grand- mother, Ethel, and we love you" Charles Frohman thought the play a flop before he brought it to town.
 Then she was living modestly on the top floor of a Thirty Second Street theatrical boarding house. When she was made a star she moved downstairs three flights. Now she lives in penthouse on East 72nd Street and has country home at Mamaroneck.
 She was the first New York star to install private telephone back stage in her dressing room. She did it after the birth of her son, Sammy Colt, as she wanted to keep in touch with his nurse while she was working.
 Her stage manager, Eddie Mo- Hugh, brother of comedian Frank McHugh, has been in that job for nineteen years. Her chauffeur, Da- vid F. Britt, has been in her employ for twenty-eight years.
 She tried to discourage her daughter, Ethel Barrymore Colt, from becoming an actress by as- signing her role, which required her U begrime her pretty face with black grease paint for season, in Scarlet Sister Mary"
 Five years ago she announced that she was retiring from the theater. It was announced by her on Ben Bernies radio program; no wonder nobody took it seriously, in- cludiag Miss B. The next season she returned to town in 'The Ghost of Yankee Doodle" which Sidney Howard penned for her.
 An avid sports fan, she has a highly prized collection of prize fight photos. Her father, Maurice Barrymore, was the amateur light weight champion of England when he attended Oxford She fre- quently has her manager or friend phone in scores from the Garden during a performance. When she was touring New England's Sum- mer theaters last season in The School for Scandal" Miss Barry more always insisted on dressing room on the stage level, so she could dash off and hear the night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
YOUNG MODERN
 MOVES IN
You Ask, Will Modern Last?

Yes that which suits our pattern of living will endure, even as the best Early American, Eight eenth Century, and Victorian have endured. All the hocus-pocus about Modern's being com pletely new type of design is, in good American slang, strictly the bunk. Modern is, essentially, the simpfcation of traditional designs.
 So consider your own and your family's tastes, preferences, and background Plan carefully; buy wisely. And we will guarantee that you can make the most ordinary room place in which you'll love to live and welcome your friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
TEACHERS BILL
 CAMERON BECK
Traveller and Lecturer to Speak at ThOmastOn
 Week From Tonight

Thomaston, Feb. 4 - The local Teachers association has engaged | the popular traveler-lecturer, Cam eron Beck, to speak at two meetings in the High School auditorium Tusday, February II. MT. Beck will talk to the children of the high school in the afternoon, and in the evening will address an adult audi ence.
 For IT years the guest speaker was personnel director of the New York Stock Exchange, and for five years director of the Stock Ex- change Institute. During those years his speaking engagements took him to A states and to many foreign countries. From the lecture platform he addressed more than 5000 OOO persons. So great were the demands upon MT. Beck's speaking talents that two years ago he de- cided to devote all of his time to the lecture platform. In this two year period he has travelled 85 ,00O miles to address more than 2500OO persons.
 His unusually practical and stim- ulating background and his rare ability of conveying to his hearers in a stirring manner the associa- tionS and experiences of a useful life in the largest organization of its kind in the world. have made his lectures popular with all types of audiences.
 To the children, MT. Beck will speak on the subject, Building a Better Tomorrow, and to the adults on, "The Cost of Leadership. tion include dancing by Arlene and Andy; songs by Lynette Bowen and elaborate scenic effects, topped by a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

Above, Capt. King shows how to do his pet abdominal-strengthen- ing exercise. Bring knees right up against nose. Don't cheat by lifting head to meet knees. Keep hands on floor, head tight against hands and don't push up with your feet. Big idea is to lift
 legs with abdominal muscles. able to do it in the manner illus trated.
 I am giving this one to you early in the series so that you will have it licked by the last lesson. In the meantime don't forget the exercises in the first lesson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

enjoying plenty of fresh air and a very quiet night life.
 Sam Pierce has secured sup ply of those highly -colored post cards distributed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and has sent along No. 0-107 .. Hedge of Sweet Peas Illuminated at Night, Eola Park, Orlando, Fla, The City Beautiful" GA hedge of sweet peas, indeed! Who ever heard of sweet peas for a hedge?)
 Now, Sam Pierce is living at 7O1 Park Lake Circle, in Orlando. He will be glad to hear from any of his friends by mail, but he is travelling a great deal and prob ably won't be home if You come around at meal time. If you're near there, give the butler your card and Sam's secretary will ac- knowledge it. We understand that Park Lake Circle is on the swank Gold Coast side of Orlando, where the heavy dough boys concentrate and where every bathing beauty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

tion include dancing by Arlene and Andy; songs by Lynette Bowen and elaborate scenic effects, topped by a fire engine race down Broadway. The production is under the direc- tion of Robert Bardwell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

Then she was living modestly on the top floor of a Thirty Second Street theatrical boarding house When she was made a star she moved downstairs three flights. Now she lives in a penthouse on East 72nd Street and has a country home at Mamaroneck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

Her first appearance before New York audience was at the Empire in 1894, in "The Bauble Shop" She was understudy to Elsie de Wolf and went on for her one mid-week matinee. Her uncle, John Drew, was star of the production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

baseball games on her radio be- tween scenes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

During the out-of-town tryout of "Jinks" in Philly, her home burg, it is recorded that a gallery god called out, We loved your grand- mother, Ethel, and we love youl' Charles Frohman thought the play a flop before he brought it to town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

The papers of that era had her engaged to Lawrence Irving, son of Sir Henry Irving, in whose com-
 pany she played before becoming an American star. She was also reported engaged to the Duke of Manchester, the Earl of Ava, Sir Robert Peel, the Prince of Ranjit-
 sinhn and Richard Harding Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-04

She has never seen the only talk ing movie she made, "Rasputin, '' which brought brothers John and Lionel together with her for the first time. However, she is an avid. movie fan and never misses any films her brothers make.
Evening star., 1941-12-25
DEBUTANTE SHOP

Street Dresses
50. .were $12.95 to S14.95
$12. .were $l7.95 to $l9.95
SIS. .were S22.95 and S25
$40. .were $29.95 and $35
A few evening dresses are included
in this group.
Two.2iece Sports Suits
Sic. .Uere S22.S5