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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10
Startled Cows
ScOrn 1925
Wartime

A farmer, excused from jury
duty in Circuit Judge James E.
Spier's courtroom this morning,
observed that my cows won't
be surprised to see me tomorrow
morning."
"How come" asked Assign
ment Clerk Elmore Lester?
cts this darned wartime, "
the farmer replied. when /
went into the barn this morn
ing, all my cows were sleep
ing peacefully.
One of them looked up, cock
ed an eye at me, and q k d,
What are you doing up in the
middle of the night, you old
fool?"
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10
Must SoIidify Positions
Prior to SprinsThow
Hitler Hopes to Concentrate Spring
Offensive in Msditerroneon

eventually into Asia in liaison
with Japan.
But there are some big offs"
the greatest and most immediate
being Germany's ability to re-
gain the control required to al
low necessary Withdrawals from
Russia.
The Russians predict conf
IDENTIFY that the Nazis will be in
no position to launch any often
sive. They, apparently, hope to
hit such a decisive blow in the
north that it will upset German
plans in the Ukraine.
The test may be in the capa-
city of Germany and Russia to
marshal and equip new armies
and in the merits of reserve men
and machines. It was suggested
that some Of Russia's optimism
springs, no doubt, from the time
she has had to whip new forces
into shape.
But the Germans, too, surely
are putting all they have into
their preparations.
Reports from Germany's Bal
kan Allies show they all are
sharing as much as they can.
Swiss newspaper reports assume
that Reichsmarshal Hermann
Wilhelm Goering negotiated for
new Italian troops during his re-
cent visit to Rome and that even
Jacques Doriot, the turncoat
French communist who led an
anti-Soviet contingent in the
Nazi Army, has tried to get new
recruits.
Although Germany is expect
ed to turn out perhaps a larger
army than ever before when
Spring comes, observers point
out that millions Of the Nails
best-trained troops and much of
their equipment have been lost
and that their requirements,
both human and mechanical,
may not measure up to earlier
standards.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10
China, India May Give More Aid to United Nafion
u S. Fighting Men Enjoy
Luxury of Swank Hostel,y

The famed Coconut Grows
Cocktail bar has become . sodn
fountain where service1nen my
indulge In sundaes and So9t
drinks in front Of muralled walls.
Instead of expensive shops, the
lobby now houses . canteen
where tobacco, candy and mag
azines may be purchased.
In the beautiful lanai dining
salon, bluetackets eat simple
wholesome fare.
Room telephones and room
service have been abolished.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10
BY ROSETTE HARGROvE
NEA Service Staff Correspondents


LONDON, Feb. 1O-The inva-
sion of Holland and Belgium in
the spring of 1910 started the
greatest wave Of d a m n d.
smuggling into Great Britain of
all time. This was followed by
the illicit entry into the country
of diamonds from the great
world mining centers - South
Africa. South America and Brit
ish Guiana - and the con-
sequent birth of a diamond
"black market"
"Black diamond" bootleggers
have made colossal fortunes de-
spite the authorities frantic
efforts to run them to earth.
When the invasion scare was
at its height, there were un-
patriotic and unscruplous peo-
pie who hurried to transform
their fortunes into more. easily
attainable and portable assets
than stocks and bonds.
BOOTLEG" PRICES
DON'T STOP THEM
Since then, an all too large
number of citizens has prefer
red to freeze whatever money
they possess in the purchase of
diamonds rather than lend it to
their country to help win the
war. The fact that buying in
the black market meant paying
excessive prices did not deter
them. Most of the buyers were
themselves, engaged
in the food, cosmetic or clothing
Although their number Is
steadily diminishing, the major
ity of stones illegally obtain
able were brought into the
country either uncut or mount
ed into pieces of jewelry. Re-
fugees are known to have ar
rived in England with stable
fortunes in diamond jewelry
thrown into rucksacks or suit
cases or worn under their cloth
ing. But the larger uncut
stones, varying from three to
five carats, were mostly snug
gled In by women.
Humble, homely-looking, ILL
dressed women, and not the dra-
matte, siren-type of mystery
stories, were chosen as carriers
Of these gems.
Many of them, 1t has since
been learned, went so far as to
have incisions made in arms
and legs to hide the stones;
others concealed them In old
buns in their hair,
or in the heels of their down.
trodden shoes. Big money made
them prepared to take risks and
endure discomforts to ensure
the safe delivery of the gems.
Now that the Government
has enforced stringent measures,
starting with the strict super
vision of all diamond-cutters in
the country, every stone cut
must be rigidly accounted for.
Instead of cuttings stones to the
usual quarter or half-carat size,
which normally Is used for
iewelry, the illegal cutter has
been turning out two, three and
four-carat stones and selling
these at an enormous profit.
Some bootleggers are reputed
to have made over $4,000.000
profit in the last eighteen
Bootleg diamond merchants
operate aolen. Deals are made
over Q drink - often In the
West Ends clandestine clubs,
and II is all very discreet and
practically untraceable. This
type Of buyer Is usually the
rich man who is prepared to
run the risk of carrying in his
vest pocket untaxable capital,
sometimes Representing as much
as $40, 900 in the form Of twenty
four-carat diamonds.
At any of London's crowded
night clubs every day Of the
week you can see women wear
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10

NEXT CASE
LOS ANGELES - Pauline
Evans CULLEN has her divorce.
She told the Judge her hus-
band, Ernesto A. CULLEN, snored
SO loud she had to close the
bedroom windows to keep the
neighbors from complaining.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-10

There were 1923 admissions
to the cave at Wind Cave Nation
al Park, S. D., during 1910. Dur
ing that year, 25,008 persons re-
gistered at the park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
Protecting Children
 Fron, Dreaded Plague
Members of Family May Innocently Transmit Tuberculosis to Infants - Examination
 Suggested as Preventive

velop tuberculosis if they are rec moved from contact with their mothers immediately after birth md raised in homes free from tubercu- loSis
 Every child who develops tuber- culosis gets it from some other per- son who has the disease--a relative, nursemaid, a cook, or possibly a teacher or school mate. TubercL- losis so often goes through whole family because the members of family live in close contact with each other, and, if one has tubercu- losis, the others become heavily in- fected with the germ.
 Very young children are more likely to develop tuberculosis from a tllherculouS member of the fam fly because they are at home and are more constantly exposed. Often persons with Q chronic cough have tuberculosis without knowing. They may think that 1t is due to bron- chitiS or a cold, until some child in the household dies of tuberculous meningitis, and an examination of the members of the family shows that the child was infected with tubercle bacilli from the person with the chronic cough.
 Children should not live in home with anyone who has active tuber- culosis. The tuberculous person should be placed into Q sanatoriufn until his disease Is arrested and un- til he has learned to practice the precautions necessary to protect the others in his home.
 Tn previous years, children used to get tuberculosis from milk from infected COWS. Veterinarians of the United States, however, have wiped out tuberculosis from the cattle of this country so that now there is little danger of contracting tuber- culosis from this source. The vever- inarians eradicated tuberculosis from cattle by giving all of them tuberculin tests and by killing those giving Q positive reaction.
 It is also altogether possible to wipe out tuberculosis in children. To accomplish this, the parents should, before the child is born find out whether or not members of the family have tuberculosis. This can be done by having all members of the household, including servants, take the tuberculin test, which is entirely harmless, and by having an X-ray film or flouroscopic ex- animation made of all who give a positive reaction. If the child is born into healthy home, if he gets req asonably good care and if sensible precautions are taken to protect him from those who have tubercu. losis, he should never develop the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
BY MISS BARBARA KILDUFF, (HeaIth Secretary of Waterbury
 Antl- -TuberculOsi League)

A child lost in the night, cold, hungry, terrified, would bring out policemen, firemen, Boy Scouts apd neighbors who had never heard of the child. The story Of an unpro- tected child whose life might be gone before morning would be on the front page of this newspaper, regardless of what was happening on our war fronts. No father or mother would read that story cas- ually.
 This is as 1t should be. Any child in this city whose life is in danger is the quick and deep concern of everyone. But there are children in Waterbury who are in danger of losing their lives or of being injured for life.
 No child is safe from tuberculosis as long as there is one single child in the schools who has this disease in contagious form. And 1t must be remembered that tuberculosis can be in advanced stages before any symptoms appear.
 This is the reason for the tuber- culin testing program in the high schools that was conducted last year, and again this past term.
 Tuberculosis is not an inherited disease, but is caused by @ germ, the tubercle bacillus. Children borne of tuberculous mothers do not de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
HABITS FORMED IN
 EARLY CHILDHOOD

The task of childhood is to form good habits. A child learns through much effort the habit of balancing himself on his two feet, of putting one foot in front of the other, of shaping his lips an dplacing his sounds to call words. Most children are given mch help and encourage ment in building up thes habits. Yet in orrning certain other habits, no less important, they receive little help.
 rake your own little child for ex. ample. You may be careful that he learns to stand straight and talk clearly and correctly. Are you equally careful that he learns to be even tempered, obedient, friendly with others, and speak the truth?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

muscles. Malnutrltion will lead to many defects in later life. Even though we are satisfied with our diets, Miss Kennedy stated, there may be q lack of essential elements, and care should be taken to include them.
 A list of protective and supple Ynentary foods to be taken every day and 6 list of daily health habits outlined by Miss Kennedy follow:
 Protective Foods
 Milk-Three or four cups each day. Use as a beverage, on cereals, In cooked foods.
 Leafy and Root Vegetables-At least one serving daily-more if pos- sible. Include Q raw vegetable sev- eral times a week. One or two serv- ings of potatoes daily.
 Citrus Fruits and Tomatoes-At least one serving daily-Oranges, grapefruit, or tangerlnes, Canned or fresh tomatoes.
 Other Fruits-At least one serving daily, either fresh or dried. Serve fruits raw when possible. Prunes and apricots are rich in iron. N NEggs-At least four each week, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

developed to its utmost in order that the child may have a fuller and a better life"
 Known himself as one of the most accomplished accordionists in the East and the veteran of several popular radio programs, MT. Mecca has distinguished himself as an in- structor of music. Some of his pupils have already won names in their own right.
 The child with musical talent should be placed in the hands of skilled instructors as soon as pos- sibIe, says MT. Mecca. The best results, he holds, can be achieved during the formative period, when latent talent can be brought out easiest and best.
 Musical training at Mir. Meccas, parents will find, is not only a great asset to the child but is also com paratively inexpensive.
 MT. Mecca and his associates have arranged gala benefit concert for war relief, to be held May 18th at Hamilton park pavilion. Some of the cityS' most skilled musicians will perform. Proceeds will go to the Waterbury Civilian Defense Auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
NEED MORE NURSES
 FOR WAR SERVICE

Over 1000 registered nurses have volunteered for war duty through the American Red Gross since the Pearl Harhor incident, according to a report made by Miss Mary Beard, national director of the Red Cross Nursing service. She adds, however, that the formation of numerous ad- ditional army affiliated medical units requiring large staffs of nurses will necessitate the recruiting of l. 900 trained nurses each month this year.
 Miss Aida Greer superintendent of the Waterbury hospital, is chair man of the nursing service of the local Red Gross chapter. The age limit for service in evacuation, sur- gical and general hospital units has been raised to 45 years. For sev- eraI special army commissions, nurses Tnllstsbe between the ages Of 21 and 40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
$50 Women Enrolled
 In Nutrition. Glass
Waterbury Council Sponsoring Course of lnstruc- tons; Chidren's Needs Given First Consideration

one each day if possible. More than this is probably not desirable, es- pecially for small children.
 Supplementary, Foods
 Cereals and Breads-A whole grain breakfast cereal each day. One or two slices of bread at each meal - more if needed by rapidly growing children. Use whole-wheat and enriched bread.
 Meat or Fish-Three or four serv- ings each week and no more than one serving day,
 Butter and Fats-Use moderately, as 8 spread for bread, end in cooked foods. One teaspoon codliver oil daily.
 Sugar and Sweets-Use sparingly. They provide little or no growth material for bones, teeth or muscles
 Health Habits
 Sleep--Nine to ii hours each night depending on age. A nap in the af- ternoon for pre-school children.
 Fresh Air and Sunshine-W Windows open while sleeping. In fair weath. CT, at least two hours out-of-doors for children old enough to run about. Supervised sun-bathS for the ba- bies.
 Cleanliness-Face and hands washed before eating. Teeth brushed twice daily before breakfast and before going to bed.
 Exercise and Play-Some children need vigorous eXercise-others need only quiet play.
 Drinking Water-For four to eight glasses a day depending on the amount of milk and fruit juice used. Drink one or two cups of water between each two meals.
 Posture-Sit tall, stand tall, walk tall.
 Important Too
 Three meals daily, at the same hours each day.
 Only fruit or milk or bread be- tween meals. An in-between meal should be at least two hours before the next meal.
 AvOID--Coffee, tea, fried foods, rich pies and cakes and highly spiced foods.
 Regular toilet habits--avoid con- stipation.
 A good light when reading. Pro- tect eyes against glare.
 A visit to the dentist every six months-more often if necessary.
 A physical examination at least once year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

Over $50 women, many of them mothers, have enrolled since Janu- ary In the nutrition classes spon- sored by the Waterbury Nutrition Council. The purpose of the course Is to bring sound nutrition facts into homes SO that the health md strength and moral of the community could be built up.
 Miss Margaret Kenendy, nutri- tionist, has pointed out that good health habits should be started when children are young. Good food from the start of life will lead to building Of strong bones, good teeth and firm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
FIRST IS MINUTES
 OF LIFE DANGEROUS

Figures for the nation show that 5000 infants die annually at birth and 30,000 more die on the first day of life from causes originating at birth. Dr. Yandell Henderson, of Yale, points out that the first IS minutes after birth is the most dangerous period of life.
 The principle causes of death during the babes first days are: first prematurity;, second, cerebral hemorrhage and third, asphyxia. Modern prenatal care, and expert obstretical attention, preferably in 8 hospital, are the best safeguards in assuring life for the new baby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
PARALYSIS FOUND
 IN EARLY EGYPT

The story of infantile paralysis is as old as the tablets of Egypt and has repeated itself sporadically through the ages. Sir Walter Scott, the novelist, wrote of his having had infantile paralysis in 1772.
 In 1S40, infantile paralysis was established as Q definite disease. In 1881, 1t became epidemic in Sweden. The United States did not have an outbreak of infantile paralysis until 1896. It has been present since then and between 1910 and 1916 there was a rapid increase in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
PROPER SHOES SSARY TO
 GOOD POSTURE
Neglected Feet Often Lead to More Serious
 Ailments
By MILTON EN0LEaEAN


 Tho government health bureau hes no axe to grind. It is inter- ested solely In your child's health. And the experts in this depart- ment have discovered the close relation between perfect posture and perfect body balance. They 60 together.
 It Is important that your child wear shoes that will help It's gen. eral health. The body is Q ma- chine. All of its parts must be accurately adjusted to one another CT. If one part is out of correct position, the body balance is changed, and Q strain thrown on some other part of the body. Sci- entlflcally fitted shoes assist the child in carrying itself naturally and correctly. They give the child correct 'body balance". This helps to prevent curved spine, hollow chest, lordosis (sagging stomach) and other serious ailments.
 I believe that every thoughtful mother, knowing the facts, will want none other than shoes that are scientifically fitted. These are the safest shoes for any child from infancy to high school age, because they not only protect the foot, but give the child's entire body the chance to grow properly and healthily.
 Doctors recommend q shoe of this type because of its perfect design. Mothers should help their child's future foot health having the youngsters feet properly fit. ted from the beginning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
MUSICAL TALENTS
 TO BE DEVELOPED
Parents Should Respect Obligation to Encourage
 Children's Study

Talents of many a child who might become a musical prodigy are entirely neglected, in the belief of Domenic Mecca, the well-known musician who is regional director for the American Accordion Asso- citation.
 Tt is unfair to a child to let his taste for music go undeveloped," says MT. Mecca. Parents have an obligation to have any such talent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
When, How for
 Cleansing Hands

1-To protect your own health. &To protect the health of others. eTo make your hands more at- tractive.
 WHEN?
 1-Just before each meal.
 2-Just before handling fruit or anything you eat between meals. 3-JIst after you go to the toilet. 4-At any other time when they are soiled.
 1-Wagh your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap, not for- getting the finger nails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
HOW's YOUR SIGHT?

one out of five school children needs glasses.
 Two out of five college students brighten the campus with speCtacles or should.
 After the age of A5 most of us need reading glassss-if no other kind.
 All In all, approximately two out of three of us adults need glasses either permanently or intermittent ly.
 Only one in three adults actually wears glasses.-COrOnet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

sore eyes, or as the mothers say have caught cold in thier eyes" This condition is reportahle by law in most of the states. The eyelids become reddened and swollen and in g very few hours pus (matterl is seen in abundance. All such eases must be energetically and Skillfully treated at home by a trained physi- clan. Neglect and carelessness may result in the loss of the baby's sight. While waiting for the doctor to come, bathe the eyes hourly with saturated solution of bcric acid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
TOWN GARDENS FOR SCHOOL
 FOOD

Bloomfield, Mo. (UP)--The Cham Der of Commerce is putting in a garden. The chamber voted flnan- cial support for a garden project of from 12 to IS acres to give employ ment to about 20 persons and pro- vide for next years school free lunch program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

cnutchu showed iAient aa alsin in curly life ana ca6is devoted ie to painting et various In155 b theia stormy careers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28
BABY'S IMPLANTED
 EYES DANGEROUS

Many babies within two or three days after birth. occasionally later have what is commonly known as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

Ihe navticles 0f oom&b com tinue Co follow ils Ufnft aruHria the sun when tho comet dlalnt2% gfates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-28

THERE'S A DIFFERENCE NOW
 Both Adolf Hitler and Winston
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-09

}0y Defense Bonds or Stamps.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-09

Tho state ae.oe. ..oa .....ee "
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-09
PLEADS GIHTX.

Eugene Robertson paid the costs
ot court for being drunk, according
% the records OF the municipal
court. He pleaded guilty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-09

The earth had horsetailS before
it mad horses, hors-toils beng a
species Of plant.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-27
Need for Homes
Where Children
May Receive Care

Since the opening 81 an infor-
nation service In tire Rust build
ing Uso center several weeks
sgo. for Tire purpose ~ assisting
mothers uho are working 10 pro
vide day care for their children.
applications for this service have
been pouring in. according 10 Miss
Elizabeth welty. who Is in charge.
This service Is a function Of Ia
coma's war chest.
Miss welty said there Is an
urgent need for foster homes
where day care for children OF all
ages can n provided. She was
loaned 70 IN. committee by the
Pierce County Welfare depart
ment.
Those women who feel that they
wish To offer their time and their
homes for this service. Miss Wei
w said, are asked To get IN touch
with her at once. Because OF
state law all homes offering day
care must be investigated by
specified agencies in the COM
munity. and licensed, at no cost
TO the foster mother. She viii OF
course be recompensed.
The information bureau Is To-
Gated at 106 Rust building. tele-
phone. MA 4ia2. Office hours
Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
DAYS from s a. m. to p. m. and
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
from Z to ..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-27
AT USO Ceniers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

106 Rust building. Registration
Junior hostesses 9 a. m. to p. m.
USO Travellers Aid service to
10 D. m. Information on day care
for children Of working mothers
Monday. "Wednesday and Friday.
A. m. 10 l ?. m. Tuesday and
Thursday evenings 7 10 p
18th and Pacific. Personal
service. Voice recordings Club
room facilities. Reading snd
writing materials table games,
English darts Snack bar.
18th and Fawcett. Individual
dancing instruction 7:3O. Dane
ing class 3 o'clock, featuring
rhumbs and tango. Everybody
sing . p. m.
South Tacoma. Hobby night
Mr.. and Mrs Evening. Semi
classical recordings
s12 Provident building. USo
Travellers Aid service a. m. TO 5
.. m. After 5 at 1Os Rust build
ing. Where To 20 and what TO
see. Information on emergency
overnight sleeping scoomoda-
tons. Assistance and Informs
ton for strangers in the COM
munity in distress.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-27
Judge Smalley's
Brother Passes

David s. Smalley. a former resi-
dent Of Tacoma and a former en-
ploye OF the Tacoma Railway 4
Power company. died Of a heart
attack at Nanana, Alaska, on
Aug. IT, according To word re-
ceived here. He was 70 years old.
Funeral services were conducted
by Igloo lodge ~ Alaskan Pho
neers. Of which he was president
Bishop Bentley officis,ed.
Mr.. Smslley was member of
the city council al Nanana He
leaves a brother. Judge Frank A.
Smalley of Tacoma, and one sis
ter. Mrs. Mae Beekman of Spring
field, Ohio.