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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
THE IMPERvIOUs HIDE

THE IMPERVIOUS HIDE
 A reader habbergasts me by sending clipping of an item tell ing of the 43rd injury of an ice skater and remarking that the same performer has II attacks of blood poisoning from the heavy film of paint sprinkle d with silyered glass and applied directly to his body for each performance. The reader assumes this will prove that something can be absorbed through the unbroken skin. He adds that perhaps ome day may be able to find person weak minded enough to be party to self-murder by accepting my wager of 5000 that poison applied to my own skin will not be absorbed.
 We'll, if that is a deterrent SUD- pose we stipulate that only mild poison or medicine or chemical be used in the test, anything that is rot likely to cause death. If were contemplating suicide know many less troublesome ways than that. I'll be satisfied, and I'll make due public apology for my false teach ing, of even a little atropine or belladonna issued. just enough to produce positive effects, but ont en- ough to cause serious poisoning. I mention belladonna because, ac- cording to a reader, that was the drug some medical friends of his said they'd use to rub on my back and prove the errorof my teach ing by making me "sick and dizzy but never could persuade the cor respondent to divulge the identity of the eminent medical authorities, nor could get any further or closer contact with them. I came away with my hide still impervious, and still offer to make the wager and carry it out If any responsible per- son or group has the courage to go through with it. Though conditions are, first, that I shall have control of the air I breathe while the test is being made, the second, that both sides shall agree to abide by the result of the test forever after tIldb lS, II 11ll1S14 bAAC tCcO SAAAsIS0NAAS0 the old timers will acknowledge they were wrong and was right. On the other hand, if I finish the test evidently under the effects of the drug or poison applied to my skin, then I will acknowledge that I was wrong and thereafter I'll never again dare to say the un- broken skin cannot absorb any thing. Of course it goes without saying that substances, that blister or burn or destroy the skin are barred obviously a blistered, burn ed or destroyed skin would not be unbroken Skir-all sorts of things, of course, are absorbed through cracks, raw places or open wounds of the skin.
 The contention that the unbroken skin does not absorb anything by no means invalidates the belief that application of linimentS relieves ache, pain or soreness. The reme- dial effect of applications is some times due to the volatile ingredient which vaporizes under the warmth of the body and friction and so is inhaled; sometimes to counter-irri- tation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

1s4 cup orange marmalade, 1-4 cup finely chopped nut meats.
 Beat egg whites until stiff, add ifjg sugar toward the end of the beating process. Gradually fold in ufarmalade and nut meats; pour into the upper part of a l Ia quart, heat-resistant glass double boiler. Cover and cook over boiling water for 50 minutes.
 fr, ~ SAUCE
 Four egg yolks, 6 tablespoons sugar 1-8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup orange juice, cup top milk.
 Place beaten egg yolks in the top Of c one-quart double boiler. Add etgar, salt, juice,a milk. Cook ofkr hot water until thickened or nlifture coats spoon, stirring occa- eit|naliy. Cool quickly.
 Herve souffle immediately when finished with chilled sauce. Keep st fiRht over the hot water 70 that 90 VIII remain puffy and light even while serving.
 Here's mother highly nutritious dsntsrt to add food values md in. t9ieat to the fneatlesB dinner. Dried apFlools and eegh are aiso surplus 070mo6ifIoa.
 1InEc0T UpsIDE.DOwN CAKE
 0lne-liail cup butter l cup brown f1Faf. i4 pound Dtewed dried apfi- sslh. Melt butter ln largo frying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
'Pounce'' Jolly Double Solitaire ,

" @ , Let's put some real zip into that quiet date at homel Let's play s'Pouncen rapid fire, version of solitaire for two.
 You and your date each lay out a deck of cards as the diagram shows. Put 2 cards in a bounce pile, then deal 5 cards and build on these-leaving out one more pile to the left each time you build until your last pile to the right has 5 cards. With all top cards face up, you're ready.
 The object is to get rid of your 7-card bounce pile"-fast! Playing separately, you each build red-on- black downward sequences on your 5 solitaire piles. Meanwhile, you both put all aces in the center, on which you build upward sequences in iden- tical suits.
 Go through your decks, 3 at a time, when necessary to make more moves. An empty space? Fill 1t from the "pounce pile"
 Suddenly you see chance to play your last remaining "pounce" card and you cry "POUNcE-I winp .
 What if two guests-or more drop in? Our new 32-page book let is packed with games for two somes threesonheS, foursomes or more -somes." Has card games, stunts, puzzlers, nonsense gags-to make you a popular hostess.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of GAMES AND STUNTS FOR TWO OR MORE to The Waterbury Democrat, Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of book let
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27


 boyhood in Cambridge, Mass.-Dr Furfey has made basic research studies of both farm and city boys. He is an authority on those youths of high school age who often cause their parents considerable concern during that hectic time of change from boyhood into manhood.
 The changing voice is but on- of a large number of physical and mental changes which mcrk the commencement of III h d. There are nearly 200 in all, Dr.. Furfey has found.
 From his extensive research, he has made a key by which the "de- velopment age" of 8 boy can be measured to find how near he is to manhood, or how far out of boy hood. He has found that city boys become men at younger age than do country boys, and that in some races, boys become men earlier than in others.
 Boys go through three distinct developmental age periods from ages 6 to 16. Dr. Frufey calls the period from 6 to about 10 or II individual istic. During this period, boys do not play group games; they prefer to play make believe, and enjoy play ing with girls.
 The ages of about to II mark the so-called gang age. The boys begin to play team games, have little to do with girls, and are in- terested in organizing and belonging to some sort of club.
 The third stage starts rather suddenly, and, in most instances, marks the real beginning of man. hood. The youth drops his old com- panions abruptly and takes on new friends, sometimes to his parents consternation.
 He suddenly becomes assertive and rebels at being told what to do or how to do it. He may show a sudden interest in girls, although this is not major characteristic.
 The sudden assertiveness and in- dependence often cause parents to worry because the son seems to care little for them or the home. The change is perfectly normal, however, and, as Dr. Frufey has found, 1t is just one of the signs that the boy has become man.
 Dr. Frufey has a boyish enthu- siasin for amateur photography and art galleries. One of his hobbies has been the study of several rare lan- guageS, which he has mastered well.
 Recently he studied Chinese, largely teaching It to himself. To make each minute count, he wrote out lists of the Chinese forms and kept these beside his telephone. While he was talking over the tel- ephone, he would study these words. Tn somewhat similar fashion. he has mastered Russian and several ans clent Semitic languages.
 pr. Fr1ifey believes that the great est need of the world today is Q qulckcning of the moral life and Q real brotherhood Of man. with no class dlBtlnctlons--aot even between city boys and farm boys. NBxTi What mahes your town a seod place to live ins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
SHIRTFROCK SHOWS
 SMART CONTRAST
PATTERN sls

Whats Spring without at least one smart new shirtwaister in your wardrobe? Claire Tilden has de- signed one of the most intriguing and distinctive shirtfrocks of the veal. in Pattern 3l9. It buttons all down the front--a feature that's acclaimed by fashion right women everywhere for its becoming, Jaun- ty effect, its dressing convenience and it's helpfulness in fiat-spread- out stitching and ironing. There are fuil-length panels at both the back and front, cut in-one with the shoulder yokes. The sketch shows how very striking the panels and yokes look made in light contrast on darker ock-print-with- -plain would be another gay treatment. Or you might use all one fabric or have just the youthful scalloped collar of crisp contrast. Fashion interest centers on those novelty rounded and buttoned pocket tabs. Have them with real pockets inside, made right In the seams, or just uea the tabs for 6 pocket-etiect. Here's . dress you'll wear from aun-lip tQ sin-down, knowing that you look young, smart. rightl
 Paftarn sic s cut in mlsses' and wonaens sizes e. i6. i0. 20. 32, a. 90, 30. % and l2. slse i0 requires sa yards a6 Inch fabric and i% Send Iliii TITTInN GENTS tlse, i, in coins Tor thls pattern. Wltf1E CLEARLY @IxE. NAA&D, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders tc Waterbury peIlQ- ernt, Pattern pcparll1eIlt Je bitth Avenue. NeE York, N'x.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

"WeIl. how do you like our town by now?"
 There's only one answer to that question, Fine" And yet it is the first question nine out of ten people ask stranger.
 'T'm going to call on you one of these days I always try to call on newcomers"
 There are two reasons why that is tactless. It sounds like a dreary duty rather than an anticipated pleasure, and 1t isn't very flatter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Desserts Can Add
 Nutrients To Lenten Meal

pan. Spread sugar evenly over but ter and arrange the drained apricot halves, vut side up, on top. Cover with the following cake batter.
 CAKE BATTER
 Three eggs, 1 cup sugar, table spons apricot juice, cup sifted cake flour. teaspoon baking powder, pinch salt, IA teaspoon lemon ex- tract.
 Beat egg yolks until light and beat in sugar and havoring. Add apricot juice and flour which has been mixed and sifted with baking powder anad salt. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour batter over apricots and bake in moderate oven (350 de- grees F.) for 35 to 40 minutes. Turn upside-down onto a cake plate and serve warm with remaining apricot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
. MODERN MENUS
MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX (NEA Service Staff Writer)

X Nutritious desserts can round out fAeatless Lenten meals. In planning yOur meatless menu, include all the Ingredients used in the dessert in your total nutrition count. The Souffle recipe below uses four eggs, nut meats, and orange juice. All are Important nutritionally. Therefore it, is not necessary to use as many proteins or vitamins in the earlier bart of the meal as it would be if the dessert did not contain so much food value. Note also-eggs and oranges are both surplus commodi- Aess6m @a
 ii ORANGE NUT, SOUFFLE
 Il Ya (Serves 4 to 6l
 \ Four egg whites, IA cup sugar,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Stereotyped re- m a r ks W h 1 c h while harmless e ou h, are often tactless an q enbarrass- ing. Here are s om e of the things they say. Though they're not obvi o uSly rude, tn e v II s t a m p t h e S pc ak CT as lacking in con- sideration a II d u n d erstanding. So let's skin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

dummy with the heart king. and led a low diamond. fiiiessing his ten and losing to Vests king.
 West led the queen Of hearts, which was allowed to win. but South took the next heart trick Then. hoping to ind West with the ace of diamonds alone, South led . low diamonds, and thlS put East tn the lead.
 A spade lead by East trapped eouth6 king, and the only trick south could get after that was tho club ace, n0 that he went down 300 points. All that EaDtsWogl could have scored playing the hand theinselyes Wss co to 40 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
TOGETHER AGAIN

Fred MacMuray and Madeleine Carroll are co-starred for the fourth time under direction of Producer director Edward 1T. Griffith in Par- amounts "One Night in Lisbon" Previous appearances together were in Honeymoon In Ball" Cafe Society" and Virginia"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
PAINTS FOR BRITAIN

Patricia Mor1on, who s starred ln paramounts The Roundup" also ls an expert artlnt and lD com. nleting a series of portraits of Hollywood celebrities which will be auclloned olI ioF the benefit of the brili1lh Nod CEoak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Whenever a gas burner Cor any other fuel burner) is used in room the room should have at least one open window, if there is no fiue or stoyepipe to carry the combustion products (including possible carbon monoxide if the burner becomes sooted or defective) out o fthe room.
 Protected by John F. Dille Co.) >
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

morning, he can work f or some f o u r hours
 without g. single i n t eruption or dis tr a c ii on = important f o r those d o i n g creative, o r i g. i n a l work. His office is at the Catholic U n i = V e r S 1 t y 0 f A m e r i c a in Washington.
 Although city bred himself = ho cnapt h c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Sprain

It is better to move about if possible when you have slight sprain of the ankle or to wear a dressing and keep off your feet-if the latter, for how long? tWH.S.)
 Answer-Better to apply Q snug bandage or wear Q high tightly laced shoe for support and keep about on the feet, if the sprain is not too painful. If there IS not evident improvement within twenty. four hours medical advice Is .es- sential. There salways the possi- bility that what seems only a.sprain may actually bo q fracture. Fire without Flue
 You sald 'that any heater except electric. may pollute the air with lnonoxlde if it hes no flue eonpec' ton 10 carry products Of cofibus- ton cait ol the house. How about tho millions Of gas ranges aiid hot plates with top burners but no hue connection at ail7 (c.B,l
 Anewpr-What 1 said ! mean,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

TOMORROW'S MENU
 BREAKFAST: Stewed dried apples, crisp bacon, oatmeal mullins, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Cream of spin- ach soup, French bread, ginger bread, tea. milk.
 DINNER; Tomato juice, creamed fresh vegetables on toast, chese. mufilns, orange nut souffle, orange sauce, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
sNEEZE STARTS CLOCK

Maryville. Mo,-(UP)-The big clock on the mantle at the w. R. Tilson home hadn't run for six months until Tilson, sitting in chair across the room, sneazed the other day. The clock started and has been keeping perfect time since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Double of Opening No Trump Bid Is Strictly Business

This is the tenth of a series of IF articles on the new bidding rules in the 194l CulbertsOn Sys- tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
FABRIC WALLS AND NEW FURNITURE WILL - BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING l''-4Aas%s- -4Aas%s-

In another room: one wall Is cov- cred with a rough new wocdYfiber that looks almost like fresh bark. Its novel and inexpensive, and styl- ish as well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
By NEA Service

New York-Padded walls are not as crazy as they sound. They're one of the many delightful things mod ern designers are doing with walls and wood finishes for people who seek a novel change from paint and paper.
 Gilbert Rohde designed the pad- ded walls which are pictured. They're made of simulated leather tucked over separate padded squares and could be easily reproduced and installed by your neighborhood up- holsterer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Hozg To Keep WeH
 Ry DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD

  nclo"ed Letters shoIld ne  this No reply Sr Ee mee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
BY RUTH A1ILLETT

Many people, when meeting newcomer to their community, are apt to fall into a routine pattern of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
STRIKING BACKGROUND FOR NEW FURNITURE

The color he chose for the room was creamy cafe-au-lait to serve as striking background for modern furniture. The latter pieces, created in the new dusty" finish by Swed- isil designer Jan Ruhtenberg, are Of soft, middleshade walnut. The wooo pattern shows up well in all lights.
 Two cabinets against the dark wall are cleverly arranged for wardrobe storage space. On the opposite wall are two bookshelf units with cabi- net space for radio. A desk and chair with open arms stand opposite the day-bed. Two more cabinet units-for linens = are placed in the dinette.
 One entire wall in another new room-a bedroom-is hung from floor to ceiling with modern cot ton fabric striped sage-green and white. The other three walls are papered in an off-white with big design of lines and circles. It's sur prising what a pleasant background the full soft fabric makes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

 m lhis Letters unsuitable for will be answered All held confidence Write Chntheld
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

"The still tongue makes wise head Add to this listening and the combination is unbeatable. sl CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Of Interest to Women

Have you a household problem to solve? Write your question clearly. ssgn your name and ad dress. enclose a three cent DNstage stamp and mail to The WOman's Editor, Washington Service Blu. reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington. D. C., tor personal reply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
saasR8&AU,x8 '---''--'.' Glouing
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 By AliclA Hax1
Ry Alicia Haxt
NEA Service Staff Writer

4NASkA kOA NASO 0VsSAA tNAAS~-
 Nassau, B. w. I. All too often, you can tell at 8 distance whether a woman is a novice at this fine business of winter vaca- tioning. Dear Editor: am not vacationing. I am working) -
 The neophyte is all too likely to look "all done up' in her slacks, play suits and evening clothes, whereas the veteran resorter, if she has a sense of chic, manages to achieve just the right air of cas- ual smartneSS.
 The woman who went to the races at Montagu Park yesterday in a dusty pink dress with matching jacket, fussy, pink straw hat, pink gloves, bag and suede shoes and gobs of costume jewelry in pink and blue, looked odd indeed compared with Brenda Frazier and Mrs. Axel Wenner-G -Gren, both veteran re- SorterS.
 DON'T LOOK LIKE
 A WALKING AID
 Brenda wore handsomely tailored slacks suit of gray "gabardine with a red blouse and a red bow in her hair. The good looking, dark haired. American-born wife of the prominent Swedish industrialist, Axel Wenner- -Gren, wore silk dress and full length cape in royal blue silk with white confetti dots and a matching tursan. She carried a small white bag.
 The girl at the British Colonial Hotel who wears high-heeled al- Iigator sandals with her slacks and play clothes looks pretty silly. The woman who goes to the beach with beach bag and rather large makeup kit looks like walking ad for beach accessories.
 ELABORATE HATS
 ARE ABSENT
 I notice that the smart girls use the pockets in their sports clothes as pockets were intended to be used: to hold stuff. They carry suntan lotion, compact, lip stick, comb and cleansing tissues in the pockets of their beach robes. They put comb and a lipstick in one pocket of wool day jackets, change purse or billfold in the other - instead of always toting bag.
 notice, too, that they like small close- fitting hats which look as if they would be no trouble at all to pack. I don't see. ostenta- tious hats of any kind on the chic heads down here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Caroline Chatfie:ld
Are You Listening?
Sqw Tday
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you read article How To Be Popular or on HOW Cultivate Personality How to Make Friends that dnt include line two LISTENING Listening little because taxes many of our consecutive minutes ntole1abe labor Seeing how most ot what himself this the first hurdle the good listener has top the concentration sub
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

@. How long has it been since there have been any major changes in the Culberbson bidding system for Contract Bridge?
 A. Drastic changes in the Gull hertson system have just been an- nounced, but these are the first since 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
3 BUILDERS OF BRAIN POWER
City Youths Age Quicker
 Than Average Country Boys
Tenth of a series of articles on scientists who study minds and the improvement of mental action.
BY DONALD A. LAIRD, PHI. D., SCI. D

Author of Increasing Personal
 Efficiency" This morning Dr. Paul Hanly Furfey did a half days work before you or I were out of bed. By getting up at 2:30 In the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
TOMORROW'S MENU

juice, and with whipped cream, if desired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

you thought attentive listening device soenng criticism answering complaints for getting the best of selling bill goods If it's probably the question try the experiment. But know eral gents are adept at it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

NBxTi what males your town a good place to llve ins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

o. Is it harmful to use safety pins to fasten the clothing of very young babies?
 A. Safety pins may be used, but garments fastened with tapes are better.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-25
Farm Income
Up Il Billion
International New. serv,c. Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The
agriculture departments bureau
of agricultural economics reports
that cash income and government
payments from farm marketings
for the nation from January TO
1871, had increased by
81 500 100000 over income for the
same period last year.
The 1871 January-September in.
come total was S7,690052 900,
compared with Sc, 1873, 10000 for
the same period in 1910. Cash
income and government payments
for September alone this year
to S1325.419,000 as
compared with S907, 722,000 for
1910.
Corresponding to the rise in ma
tional farm income, government
fell off nearly so per
cent. Payments in September.
1871. totaled S27, $50, 900 for the
nation while last years payments
were S54, ILL., 900 for September.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-25

Out 10 see William B. Stout on
matter the other day only
to learn more about aviation in
an hour than l could get from a
books.
The Detroit genius is convinced
that aviation's future lies in the
air-cooled aircraft engine-all the
fanfare over RollS-Royce and
Allison to the contrary. He says
that unless they include the
coolant and radiator when they
figure the horsepower output per
pound weight OF a lquid-cooled
motor. no fair comparison with
the efficiency Of the air-cooled
engine is possible.
He admits. however. that for a
specific purpose. as IN n pursuit
ship. the liquid-cooled engine
might better suit present designs.
Stout firmly believes that the
American airplane is the finest in
the air and for long hauls. par
ticularly, cannot be beaten.
In the field of commercial avia-
ton, he says that the British Will
not allow American commercial