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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13

Casualty insurance companies have de-
cided to reduce rates to motorists in gas
oline-rationed areas, on the theory that
decreased driving, lower speeds and great
er care should reduce claims.
This is one of the first breaks motor
lists have received in the war economy.
They have to pay the same high gasoline
tax, or more. We have heard of no state
reducing registration fees, now that they
permit only limited driving. No communi-
ty, so far as we know, has cut personal
property tax rates. But every little bit
does help.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13

a keystone Of red cloth. What
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
. SO THEY SAY

With less than enough labor,
with less than enough machinery.
with old machinery patched Up
instead Of new, farmers are setting
about the biggest Job in their his
tory-Stsnley h Kershax, na-
uonsl safety council
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13

A system Of solid-train move
ments Of tank cars has been in
sugurated TO increase the flow Of
o1l b. rail TO eastern statea
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
. WAR QUIZ

l. This is the insignia Of the
Keystone division, which includes
units dating from the Revolution
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
BY John Hin

sure-the solemn shaving of the
scalp which notified his entry into
the church-whereupon Louis x1
of France bestowed upon him,
among others, the abbey of Fonte
Dolce and a canonry with each
cathedral of Tuscany
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
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and has long claimed to be the
first spot touched by Columbus
a view finally accepted by the
British parliament.
YOUNG MEDICI
At the early age of seven, Gio-
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
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TIE housewife whose slogan al
ways has been never throw any
thing away" ought to be . big
help in the scrap metal drive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13
DELAY DISCOVERY

Exactly $50 years ago today.
Columbus stepped ashore in the
New World and precipitated one
of history's longest controversies
San Salvador (Watling island) lies
400 miles east of Key West, Fla,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

If you have supply of commer- eially packed coffee jars on which special lids for canning will fit then follow the war time practice of canning your Victory Garden tomatoes with the least possible cost. You can get your special lids Tor the leftover jars at the grocery store.
 Two methods are given = the cold pack (processed in hot water oath), and the open kettle method Place the tomatoes in trays or shallow layers in wire basket and dip in boiling water for one min ute Slightly more. or less accord tng to ripeness of the tomatoes). :. Next plunge into cold water, drain, peel and remove cores.
 Cold Pack Method
 Small tomatoes h o u l d be packed whole, but large tomatoes cut into quarters. Pack the raw tomatoes as closely as possible in :lean jars. Add 1 IA teaspoons yalt to each jar and fill with to- nato juice or boiling water to within 1-2 inch of top. Scald the Ids and seal the jars. following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
THE FINE ART OF MURDER

THE FINE ART OF MURDER
 If you want to believe what you read in contemporary fiction per haps you can get some wonderful ideas about every aspect of life. But how is the fiction reader to know whether the author is Interpreting an aspect of life or whether the author is presenting an imaginary and perhaps false conception? This difficulty keeps me from reading contemporary f1ction-except mur- der mysteries. I have never found a murder mystery good enough to hold readers interest, in which the author attempted to interpret any aspect of life. If the author has a story, that is enough-readers don't care much what his interpre- tation of aspects of life may be.
 Every little while a correspon- dent asks me how much of this or that poison must be given to Kill a person, or some such question, and sometimes explains that he intends to use the information in the plot of murder mystery.
 The other day g. correspondent asked whether air injected into a vein or into the blood would kill a man instantly and whether post mortem investigation would disclose the cause of death. The corre- spondent did not give the usual ex- planation for his inquiry.
 A few bubbles of air injected into vein, for instance by hypoder- mic syringe, are harmless, and from experimental Investigation 1t would seem that even small con- tinuous stream of air entering a vein would be equally harmless. In an experiment of D'Abreu, a French investigator, one and one half pints of air had to be injected into vein to kill a bull weighing 500 pounds. To kill a man a little less than enough air to fill a half pint measure would be necessary That's a lot of air to inject into a vein-it would take some time, and the chances are some one would come along and discover your fieSd- ish plan before you could finish the job and remove all traces of the operation. Even if you got away with it, postmortem investigation would certainly reveal the cause of death.
 A wound severing the jugular vein at the base of the neck, or an- other large vein in that region may permit air to be sucked in Qarge veins do not collapse when cub and enter the heart. A few bubbles Of air mixed with the blood in the heart would be harmless, but if a large amount is thus sucked In 1t prevents the right ventricle from contracting and stops the heart in diastole. Tn such case the heart at necropSy is found distended with foam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

You may not make the school de- batting team but you'll rate as a girl who knows smart dresses when you show up in this slenderizing frock. Above, the torso is dark and smoth: below the skirt is patterned and illowy. Repeat the skirt fabric in the convertible collar and cuffs.
 Pattern No. 8244 is in sizes 8, 10, l2. IA and 16 years. Size 10 years takes 1 1-3 yards 39-inch material for short sleeve top, IA yards for skirt.
 For this attractive pattern, send 15c in coin, your name, address, pattern number and size to The Waterbury Democrats Todays Pat tern Service 106 7th Avenue, New York, N. Y.
 It is out the new Fashion Book, brimming over with clever ideas for your fall sewing. Send for your copy today.
 Pattern 15c, Pattern Book 15c, One Pattern and Pattern Book or dered together 25c. Enclose lc post age for each pattern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

Here is trap bid I saw recently. After the hand was played out and the declarer was set one trick, the players wanted to know whose fault it was that they had reached four no trump instead of stopping at three.
 In my opinion, South was at fault, in his bid of three diamonds. North has suggested no trump and must be assumed to hold double stopper in diamonds, together with the ace of hearts. That is the minimum on which he can prop erly bid two no trump. If he is any stronger, 1t doesn't much mat ter what South bids, as North will stick to no trumps anyhow.
 But if North has the minimum, he Is in doubt whether the spades are adequately stopped. South has high honor in the suit. Why should he bid the diamonds, just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
PUBLIC HEALTH IS IMPROVING

And 1t isn't because of the coun- try's marriage clinics, college mar riage courses, or a better under standing on the part of the aver age man and woman that is bring ing about the change.
 No, the main reason why to- days brides and grooms h a V e double the chance their grand parents had being married to the same person fifty years is due to the advances in medicine and pub lie health.
 So, any advice to a bride on how to stay married ought to stress the fact that she must take good care of her own and her husbands health.
 If she doesn't, their chances o, celebrating golden, or even { silver, wedding anniversary won be SO good no matter how clevel she is at making her husband think he Is wonderful and tha she is just the little woman for him
 In other words, 1t isn't just "feet the brute"-but "see that thl brute gets the proper vitamins."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
WOOL TIPS

Your fall wool suit will last Sev- cral seasons if: You keep 1t well brushed and cleaned; mend worn spots or tears, replace buttons i'm mediately; hang 1t on well-shaped hangers: do not load pockets so that they bulge; alternate use with an- other suit-allowing one to two days between wearings; use smooth press cloth when pressing, medium hot iron, moved in the direction of the weave of the material, with 8 press-down and lift-up motion, leav- ing the press cloth slightly damp. Wool experts say the garment should still be moist after press ing and advise allowing 1t to hang day or two to allow press to set before wearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

worm lavae in beef are easily over looked by an inspector. Eating pork, ham or sausage raw or un- derdone is still more dangerous that way trichionsis may be con tracted, and trichinosis is some times fatal Always wise to cook meat thoroughly, avoid rare or un- derdone meat. Cooking destroys either tapeworm larvae or trichina larvae if any present in the beef or pork. Much meat in local markets everywhere is not government in- spected.
 Mother likes Salt
 Mother, 70, hankerS after salty crackers. She has a good appetite, but eats salty crackers between meals, a pound or two a week. Why does she crave salty crackers? Is 1t harmful for her to eat them so much? (Mrs. c. L. O.
 Answer-Perhaps because her diet does not include enough meat and fish. ~ Anyway 1t is harmless for her to consume a pound or two of salty crackers between meals each week if she wishes.
 Copyright, 1942, John F. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
3 MODERN MENUS
Coffee Jars Will Help Cut Canning Costs

directions which come with these special economy lids. Process in hot water bath for 50 minutes, making sure that Che water is boiling throughout the processing period.
 Open Kettle Method
 Measure the cut tomatoes and place in saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon salt for each quart. Boil gently for IS minutes, then pack in steri- lized glass jars, filling clear to the top. Scald special lids and seal jars immediately, according to di- rections that come with lids. Cool Test seal. Screw caps m ay be removed after 24 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

red-white- and black tattersall shirt.
 These, together with plaid cas- ual dress, will keep the owner freshly and correctly dressed for a season-dressed for classes, sports, and all activities except those few strictly formal ones.
 Date dresses are softly tailored, often of faille or soft wool, and very often of the popular Fall 1922 color, violet.
 Newer idea is the "date dress suit" which transfers to the formal sec tion of the girls wardrobe the same pattern of stretchability, practical ity and style that is stressed in day time clothes. Strikingly smart ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Personal 10 Certain Fat Women

You adult fat people may often slim down without starvation diets and backbreaking exercises when your excess fat is due to thyroid deficiency and you have nothing else the matter with you. Just eat sensibly and take Marmola tablets only according to the recommendations and instructions with the package.
 Marmola Is not . eure-al. If in doubt aS any time about advisability of treatment and for further information as to the properties and effects of the Marmola ingredients, eOns suit physician.
 If you need Marmola, why not lose those ugly uncomfortable pounds the Marmola way. Don't delay. Druggists have sold more than twenty million packages during sA0 Dass thirty yearS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Latest Styles
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MA servfce staff Wrlter

NEA SefV1cc St1kI WkttSE
 Swimming is just about tops iD all the active sports that make for figure beauty. Experts agree that . daily swim will slenderize waistlin< and hips, remove unslightly lump4 from the thighs, make ankles, fees and arms look lovener and younger and develop the bust and muscleb around the neck.
 So, if you have a proportion problem, you're doubly lucky M you can get in daily swim right now. This is the sport that is used to bring back the strength of limbs weakened by illness. and to increase the general health and vigor of convalescents.
 Of course, dabbling in the surf is not swimming. If you have trouble keeping your hips down to measurements of which you can be proud, have someone teach you proper Australian crawl.
 You won't become proficient at it in one summer, but if you practice regularly, your hips will dwindle. Hold on to the side of q raft or grasp the edge of the springboard or dock and make your legs work hard.
 HOME EXERCISES
 ARE HELPFUL, TOO
 If you have a flat chest or scrawny neck, do the bre tt stroke for half an hour every day. Inhale deeply and stretch your arms through the water force-fully until they are wide apart. Exhale as you bring them forward.
 If you don't live near water, you might enjoy pretending that you are swimming by doing the breast stroke exercises or crawl exer- cises before an open window at home. This takes longer to produce results, and of course it's much less fun. But 1t does accomplish results in time and, when your imagination enters into 1t. you do get more of a lift than you get from just duti- fully exercising"
 When you're in water. naturally you won't swim too vigorously and get too tired the first few times you're out.
 And, of course, neophite or prizG swimmer, you do not swim for out alone-not ever.
 You gradually increase h c speed of your strokes and the time you stay in the water. If you can manage this daily, you'll b u y clothes at least a size smaller next fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

ample: a velveteen suit consisting of slim short skirt and tailored jacket having a front peplum. There is matching slim, long-skirted formal gown. It goes alone to very special parties. And it goes with the jacket of the 'date-dress-suit" to make dinner suit.
 The army trenchcoat, complete with shoulder flaps, pull-in belt, and great flap pockets, is an im- portant new topcoat. Classics hold their own, though. Many are all- weather coats.
 Saddle shoes seem to be about done for. Instead, it's mocassins and sturdy oxfords. Stockings are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
GoING-AwAY GIFT

One of the most acceptable gifts you can get for the girl going away to college is pair of com fortable lounging slippers. New and amusing are peasant scuffs of black velvet, lined with a gay print, and decorated with a. pair of bright wool dols dancing on their toes. They are also available in red and blue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

celebrate 8 gold en wedding an- niversary unless she and her hus- band both live that long, no matter how many rules she follows for holding on to a man.
 T h a t impor- tant fact Is high lighted by some recent statistics W h ic h s h o W that, in spite of .11 At li,1o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

to show that he has them, and thus by inference deny help in spades? If North lacks the ace or queen-jack of spades, he can- not return to no trumps without making a bid.
 As it was, North was on the spot after three diamonds. If South held real two-suiter, three no trump ought to lose after 8 spade opening, but five diamonds might be made. He cautiously assisted diamonds and South tried to correct his error, too late, by bidding his spade stopper to give North the choice of four no trump or five diamonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Raw Meat

Members of my family will not eat raw chopped meat. raw steak or roast beef, under the impression that rare or under-done beef may cause tapeworn. I maintain that If the meat is government inspected this cannot happen. (Mrs. c. H0
 Answer-Unsafe to eat even gov. ernment inspected meat raw. Tape
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
TOMORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST: Gra pc s, scrambled eggs with fried to- mato rings, whole W h t toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Corn chowder, hard enriched rolls, carrot sticks, applesauce cake. tea, milk.
 DINNER: Tomato juic e, boiled tongue, raisin sauc e, parsley potatoes, green beans, blueberry pie. cheese, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

Blue, wine and green plaid makes this all-WoOl rambling junior dress for classes and daytime caperS. Shallow pleated, neat hips skirt and grosgrain piping
 are important details.
 wool knee-high socks, especially Argyles, and mesh and lisle hose.
 The knee-length sock will be warm and smart with the pants. New pants are of several kinds :. some culottes and a few slacks. but many more of them are the 1922 plus-fours. They are less full than of yore. The fishing pants seem to be most popular of all, just now. They're cut like the denim dungarees which were so popular last spring. They are just long enough to roll nicely below the knee, leaivng shank and ankle free for pedaling.
 Flannelette and quilted cotton nightwear and housecoats are sig nif1cant in the wartime college wardrobe-a wardrobe that's 8 real set-up for stylish economy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
I--WE, THE WOMEN
 Good Health
 Is One Key To Long Marriage
BY RUTH MILLETT

The marriage experts" W h o hand out free advice to brides on how to have long and happy mar ried life, forget the most important factor. And that is: bride can't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Household Hints

By MARGUERITE YOUNG

NkNAtA 0GHNAgB Dt6H WEAtGfl
 New York-The college girl may hold her skirt in place with a reg ular man-tie, this fall, and shell wheel smartly across the campus in plus fours or fishing pants.
 But don't let those details mis- lead you. The wartime college wardrobe is not, as a whole, more masculine nor more spicy. Rather 1t is more than ever a group of sports classics to wear with strict ly feminine appeal and style flair.
 Highlights of one important col- lection, just shown, are classic casual suits and extra skirt, sweater, shirts, pants and dress all blending or matching so that every piece does double or triple duty . and & lone formal costume" which also breaks down into pieces which go with other things.
 And those highlights point up trends that are well-def1ned every where.
 ENSEMBLES STRETCH
 CO-ED'S WARDROBE
 In short, when the WIPE conser- vation rules put an end to three and four-piece ensembles sold as one unit, designers didn't go of and forget that assembling stretches the wardrobe. They produced extras which now are bought as "sepa- rates" and which tie in all the tighter with the popular basic suit.
 Result: wardrobe style, hexibility, and individuality to degree that's astonishing even in college clothes, which always were noted for those virtues.
 Grey flannel, honey colored cor duroy, Scotch plaids, soft red and kelly green and cadet blue wools are the leading fabrics for the basic suit. Some new suits are gabardine in military neutral color. Wool jersey, especially red, saffron yellow, and green, is used for suits with interesting quilted jackets.
 Most jackets are easy, and hip bone length-no chopping them of VI NAAANAAAAlb O4lCAA OA6AACAJ Ul4O waist. The six-gore skirt still pre- dominates, and sometimes its front gore is shirred for very fresh ef- feet.
 Scotch plaid suits are popular. Some have dirndl skirts. Scotch plaid does a spectacular job of ty- ing the whole wardrobe together. It is used for the one casual day. time dress which seems to be in- cluded in wardrobe blue prints that Fifth Avenue shops anticipate. This dress is, typically, slim and straight, with shallow pleats at the waist and white pique collar.
 Here's how Scotch plaids entered into one of the most cannily CO., ordinated groups of basic-suit-and- separates:
 There is a classic suit of cadet blue wool. With it goes a separate shirt of wool, dyed to match the suit exactly. With it, too, goes a separate plaid dirndl skirt with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Ho1e, To Keep WeU
By DIR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

  envelope is enclosed Letters should be S  answered in this column No reply E m"ae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Marriage
 Intentions

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, City Hall:
 Vincenzo Angarano, New Ha- ven, and Mary Rosa, 115 Clover street.
 Thomas E. O'TOoIe, Noroton, and Ann F. Bernhardt, 15 Camp street.
 Michael J. Orient, A Ruel street and Annette DeSormeaux, 6O2 South Main street.
 Edward c. Carlson, New Bri- tain, and Violet A. Hoffman, n Giles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

the surface of materials which are not especially delicate sometimes can be rubbed afay with bread crunb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Of Interest to Women

clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose three e-cent post age stamp and mail to The WOm- ans Editor, Washington Service Bureau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for a personal reply.
 o. What is the proper method of sterilizing fruit jars and covers?
 A. Wash them with soap and water, rinse, and place them on a rack in a canner or large pan. Cover them with cold water and boil for IS to 20 minutes. Keep them hot until used. As the jars are removed add more in order to keep con- tinuous supply sterilized. To prevent breaking, plunge the glass into the boiling water with scooping motion so that the water reaches the ir- side and outside, of the glass at the same time.
 o. Are long gloves always worn with evening dresses?
 A. Not always; it depends on the time, the place. the occasion, etc. At very formal evening affairs gloves of some length are usually worn.
 o. Can scorch be removed from fabrics? My laundress has scorched quite few articles of clothing and I have just noticed 1t. Will the spots come out?
 A. Scorch upon cotton and linen sometimes can be removed If the f1bers are not actually burned. Wool and silk are disintegrated at lower temperature than cotton and linen, and cannot usually be restored to their original condition after being Scorched. For removing slight scorch stains from cotton and linen, wet the spot liberally with water, or with soap and water. and expose 1t to the sun a day or longer, If necessary. Very slight scorch on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

we now have, a young man and woman marrying today have twice as good a chance of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary as they would have had fifty years ago.