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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

worse. Who can tell what anybody.
means when ne says no 10 nervOus2
II IL means the individual 10 eas-
lily excited, tifnid, fearful or ap-
prehenslye, then far DO II from me
to quarrel with any one about II.
I'm too nervous.
Not even Webster can explain
what Having the nerves weak"
means. Mere psychologists have
never recognized "nervo energy" Or
"strong nerves" Or weak nerves"
or nervous exhaustion" bit evid-
entity Noah Webster knew better
too bad Noah carried his secret 10
the grave with him. No matter,
definition No. 8, "11aving the nerves
weak" still stands, and what can q
mere psychologist, much less q ply
stefan do about II? II webster
omitted the traditional conception
other dictionaries might play II iip
oil the more, and competition Is
the life Of the dictionary business,
too.
Let no sophomore rebuke me FOR
teaching that oil complaints, ail-
ft1ef1ts or disabilities OF people who
ptirport 70 have weak nerves"
nervous exhaustion" "neprasthe-
MA" are imaginary, for I know
only too well that In the majority
Of such cases the condition 80 read
lily attributed 10 "woak nerves" or
nervous breakdown" Or nervous
prostration" Is as real aS appended
It's or tuberculosis.
The term "reurotic," too, means
almost anything you like. Az an
adjective IL means affected with
ileurcsis: As q noun IL means ail
individual with iieuroBls. A neuro-
sis ID q functional disorder OF the
nervous system without demonstras
tlonble organic or structural lesion
or change whereby the diagnosis
can be made by the medical exc
ai1iner or pathologist. For example,
epilepsy, hysterla, writer's crafnp.
Nothing imaginary about On epilop-
tic seizure or historical aphonia
Gloss Of voice., let us say, but either
condition may be foIgned.
Keep In mind the fundamental
fact that, 50 for as physiology goes,
there Is no energy produced by tho
nerves or nervous system and pracs
tically none used or expended in
the funetionIng Of the nerves or the
brain. Brain or nerve centers and
nerves merely receive and carry Inn
pulses, and this function exhausts
or wears the nerves out no more
than carrying impulses cxhausts or
wears out telephone or telegraph
wires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

several roundabout answers, then
said, Hitler" After dwelling on
that a long time, she said, 1.-THE
witch"
when did you see the witchP"
"At night lots of nights" did
the witch wake you up2" Eyes"
what did you do?" Ran to see
If Harry was still there" was
hep" eyes"
What does the witch want to
do?"
take my little brother"
"And then?"
ITO kill him" Now Susan
cried more desperately. The doc
tor asked her what happened
then. She replied that then her
parents were very mad at me-"
And why?
because I'm bad because I
used to hit Harry"
The doctor was not surprised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

1t Is perfectly natural for children
to show resentment at times
against q brother or sister they
love. That makes the child feel
guilty, though, and makes 1t fear
and imagine punishment With
Susan, the punishment she feared
was that someone--the witch -
really would kill Harry.
IF the witch takes off her
makeup, who does she turn out
to be?'
Susan parted that one too, but
at length she said that the witch
was Mother when Mother Is angry
because Susan IS bad.
"Have you ever thought that
Hitler would punish you for being
bad to Harry" the doctor asked
Susan.
mo"
"But you can see, now, that II
the little bomb came, 1t would be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

and buy q pair Of silk stockings out
Of the same dollar bill.
Isn't that kind Of silly In these
tirnesp Even If the exclusive shops
Of O large city never okay anklets
for their help" that Is no reason
why small town stores, beauty
shops, restaurants and the like
can't let their girls wear them.
WEARING SOCKS
WOULD BE A BREAK"
Being able TO wear anklets on the
Job would certainly be a real boon
for the poor working girl who Is
trying to make her salary stretch to
meet the climbing cost OF living.
And II should please Uncle Sam,
who probably needs all the silk and
nylon he can get.
School girls and housewives have
already made socks O part Of their
uniform. So why can't working
girls get the same break?
And II Is q break. being able 10
work In cheap, comfortable socks
instead OF spending a big percentage
Of ones pay check on stockings.
Uncle Sam evidently thinks there
are lots Of things more important
than covering women's legs. And
he's the voice Of authority even
fashion authority--these days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

rind, cup light corn syrup 2
eggs, unteaten, la cup milk, Ia
teaspoons vanilla.
Sift flour once, measure, add
baking powder and salt, and sift
together three times. Cream
shortening with orange rind; add
syrup gradually, beating well after
each addition. Add Ia Of -four
and beat until smooth.
Add eggs, one at time, beating
we'll after eacil Add remaining
-four in thirds, alternately with
milk In halves, beating very well
after each addition. Add vanilla.
Bake in two creased layer pans
In moderate oven 1915 degrees
F.) 80 minutes, or until done; or
creased 0xex2-lnch pan In moderate
oven 1850 degrees FL As minutes.
or until done. Spread Bittersweet
Chocolate Frosting on top and sides.
BITTERswEET FROSTIN0
Eight squares unsweetened choco-
Late. l cup sugar, 20 cup watAg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
Caroline
Chatfield
Girls Consider the Counting Cardinals
Says Today
title Registered, U. $. Patent once

of her male redbrds
Feeding his dlove tender and touching spectacle you cant
explains that during the winter months the
the birds He squawked at the other birds
choice the tray he coveted
could Plain for himself
the devil the hndmost But with the first breath OF spring
gallant counting
he chose his Thereafter he escorted her to the feeding
permitted the choice denacs with him.
sit the limb that overhung the
bits them right
mouth repeating delicate attention until satisfied
tall tree such beautiful 1t
took breath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
YOUR NERYEe

It Is unfortunate that the word
nervous" has 30 many different
meanings. Some OK the meanings
are not at all what you ana are
thinking OF. webster says nervous
means !. slnewy; strong; vigorous;
2. Possessing or filanifesting vigor
Of mind; characterized by strength
Of thought, feeling or style; forci.
Bile; spirited. 3. Full Of or abound
ing in nerves, as the nervous parts. 4.
Pertaining 10 or having the quality
Of nerves. s. Having the nerves
weak, diseased, or easily excited.
Hence, tinnid; fearful: apprehen-
sive.
This Is bad enough, but the loose
term in Webster's sixth sense is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

she used to pay.
She was wish
ing that she
could W 9 o r
white cotton
anklets with her
white uniforms.
but said the
shops o W ner
hadn't seen fit
TO change q ruiz
ing again st
socks that she
had made back
In the days
when . poor
working girl
aAta1s1 Aak l,s.a "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
QUESTIONS q ANSWERS
Wheat Germ

Wheat germ, especially the kind
sold BY stores here, seats oil
the pills and capsules and Ia ap.
petizing 10 eat at breakfast or any
other time. 81. w. b.
AnSwer-Yes, have found IL
good TO eat. Every one should keep
on hand q supply OF plain wheat,
or at least some wheat germ. and
use II In the everyday dietary.
Suggestions given In the pamphlet
wheat to Eat" mailed on request.
II you provide stamped envelope
bearing your address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
FEAR LOSS
OF PARENTS LOVE

They require more reinsurance
against their ultimate fear, which
is the fear Of the loss Of their
parents love. And they eli need
more guidance-not punishment
after nisbehavior, but persuasion
and flrmness which forestall minor
TnisdoingS.
Every child lives through ex-
periences which are similar to,
though less stabblng and dramatic
than Susan's-ard 80 grows up
All Of these experiences are iften-
SIZED now 49, the war danger, being
real, gives the personal, imagined
danger q flrmer handle.
II you have o problem which
you cannot solve, don't battle 1t
too long alone. Could you con-
suit q psychiatrist In private
practice or In q clintc2 He has
most equipment and probably
could make shortest shrift of the
Lacking access to such service,
difflculty.
YOU might consult a physician, the
child's teacher, or social worker.
Often they can help because they
frequently have excellent under.
standing Of children. And they
start with an advantage circle,
hence see the trouble from a dis.
lance.
You could, too, write to the
U. s. children's Bureau, Washing
ton, D. c.. for information. You
might even ask the Chlldren's
Bureau TO refer you to the best
source Of professional service in or
near your home town.
NEXT: "The Parents Problem"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
MY mama done told me man is twO-face"

Well gals you whether the boy friend
honest goodness counting just
the feahered gentleman
makes mind that wants certain lady for his mate he does
counting mSConSrued He neither
appetite other lady, He his love with straight
promises prOvder accompanied by demonstrations He's
attentive he's aggressive And fails
his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
FLYNN ACQUIRES zoo

When Enrol Flynn arrived in
HOLLYWOOD he owned no pets. Now
he has so many he can't remember
their names. particularly some odd
South American animals that have
been sent him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

measure, add baking powder and
salt, and sift again. Add sugar
gradually to egg, beating thorough
". Add butter and water; then
add nuts and chocolate, mixing
thoroughly. Mix -four gradually.
Turn mixture into exSx2- inch
pan which has peen creased, lined
with waxed paper, and ~agatn
creased. Bake in slow oven
IS2S degrees F. IS to 80 minutes.
Cool. Remove from pan. Cut In
squares.
ToMoRRow'sn MENU
BREAKFAST: Sliced bananas,
corn flakes, wholewheat raisin
bread, coffee, milk.
LUNCHEON: Egg salad with
tomatoes, buttered rolls, ehoco-
late nut squares tea, milk.
DINNER: Fiilets Of founder,
baked new potatoes, carrots and
peas, cucumber salad, chocolate
aEaaAma aaisA e1lEeA. paAll< a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
DOES YOUR FAMILY GET A BALANCED DIET?
SCORE YOURSELF AND SEE

Include in each persons daily food supply the following:
2O% MILKOne for children One pint for adults
Milk is body building and protective food particularly
rich of the necessary minerals and vamns Get
your full quota daily! Cheese is a milk food
10% EGGS-One day at least or week. Eggs p-
marily body building food and the yok good
Of vtamins and minerals Count those in cooking
them Citrus fruit tomato day Fruits
regulatory and protective foods,
20 VEGETABLESA least servings day. preferably three
One leafy and yellow vegetable.
Vegetables supply important minerals vitamins and bulk
~ POTAToES-Once a day at least or times q week.
Potatoes essentially food and contain
of the protective minerals and vitamins.
1O% MEAT. FISH OR PoULTRYOne serving day least
times week. When meat Is omitted
other protenrich food such cheese dried
beans All these bodybuilding food.
BREAD AND CEREALSEnriched bread bread Of whole
value meal Breakfast cereals
fortified with vtamins and minerals Of whole grain
Of food energy Enriched bread contains extra
minerals and viamns thus giving added nutrtonal value
other products desired
in addition meat offenders
Il 81 BUTTER AND FATS-TwO tablespoons q day.
Butter 3 concentrated energy food but also good
Of Vitamin A.
gwEETS-As needed palatabity let sweets spoil
appetite for other foods Sweets are concentrated
energy food
81 WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS-six to eight glasses day
This includes coffee, tea and other beverages Water
good body regulator. Form regular water-drinknR
habit
Ss0& what d your score?
' crssh~, As---
specific cooking prcbeG send etsr pequsaNB
aon Betty Of this Neu Will receive
personal reply please eneose cent stamp g eexsr eeseaae
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YeRetablos Tor Baby

Daughter, ii months, healthy, 81
i-2 pounds, / cook vegetables 20 10
30 minutes. feed them strained.
Other mothers, say II u better 10
use canned pureed vegetables. CMrs,
y. H.
Answer - Your way Ii all right,
Baby should weigh 70 pounds az age
OF O year. DC sure TO give her plenty
or ripe banana, She should have
some fresh raw vegetable now -
carrot, potato fEiust d taste az first,
gradually q little more day by day.
30 sure TO give her good daily ration
fresh or factory canned tomato
Juice.
copyright lo42, John p. Ollie co..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

girl Of the feminine
HO0ing herself Indeed the persistent
pasmes average female
fOOIng herself believing
hunting a Of
valuable time in following cold trail That's
slider the cardinals
CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

goes gentlemen they
they 1t When they made their minds
they leave doubt minds They portunate impatient
though they will providers they
pretend that they have promise they set the world fire
Actually they believe in their consequently they
easily convince you that they have what it takes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
HOT JITTERBUGGING

Some Of the hottest jiterbugging
ever seen on the screen features
"The Mayor Of 44th Street." team
Ing Anne Shirley and George Muir
ply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
ENGLAND'S EXPERIENCE
CONFIRMS THEORY

Child guidance experts, applying
what they've learned by checking
theory against personal experience
in wartime England and the United
States, advise parents to expect
slight behavior changes at this
time.
Some others to watch for are
getting ratified" and complaints
of vague restlessness or uneasiness
or fear Also. sudden inability to
learn or, what is the same thing,
seeming unwillingnesS to pay atten-
ton. Also, all-of-a-sudden seclu-
Siveness, iTritability, representative
ness, defiance. All of those are to
be looked upon as signals for help.
Should you notice any Of them,
get out your emotional f1rst-aid
kit" and go to work. Just little
special mental kindness, in the
form of direct reinsurance for up
set Sally, or an evener firmness
toward the undisclipined boy,
may be enough. The point Is,
don't let these things run on.
If your first ef1crt fails, stop and
think over the problem.
1t might help you to take a
good deep look-see, with the aid
of a psychiatrist, into Just what
sort of thing probably is going on
In the child's mind.
For that purpose you might
follow the psychiatrist's report of
how he found out just what really
allied Susan, the seven year-old
whose war-itis exploded in panic
at the first false air alarm. Susan,
you recall, first said she was
afraid that "even q little bomb"
would kill her small brother,
Harry.
what else are you scared OFF"
the doctor asked. Susan gave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
I'VE, THE WOMEN
Working Girls
Need Right To
Wear Socks
nY RuTH MILLETT

The little beauty shop operator
had Just bought a pair Of stock.
ings in her lunch hour and she was
wailing about the cost. She had
paid about three times as much as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
ChiId's "War-itis" Flashes Danger Sign
That Calls For Parental Understanding

lust the same a. IL the witch
came and punished your"
"Yes,D susan said. And she
actually smiled. M
The doctor then called susai's
attention to some facts: Hitler
does not know Harry nor Susan,
much less that susan Is bad"
And that "the witch" comes only
In dreams, and that Mother, Low.
ing both Susan and Harry, does
not and viii not carry out the
punishment which Is feared. That
Is how Susan was steadied. Susan
has been since then less fearful
Of little bombs and likewige
"the witch"
Susan was, you recall, one Of
those moody, other worldly young
sters who seem to be born day
drearners," ei1meshed from infancy
in inward -looking speculation and
fancy.
These, and also the type that
seems temperamentally cast with
a chip on his shoulder, and the one
who Is always looking for trouble,
should have careful handling.
They all need two things skillf,il-
~ balanced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16


All confidence Write Mis" Chaheld of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

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National 1svssa naisom Street, Chaa@o m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

sydney Greenstreet. noted stage
actor now under contract at War
ner Bros, has appeared In every
shakespearean play Of record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16


rnand specialized knowledge or ex-
perience, such as that OF nurses,
statisticians, accountants, librarians,
economists, social welfare workers
teachers, writer's, editors, research
workers In many fields, scientists,
laboratory technicians, etc. STEM
ographers are the largest single
class, followed by nurses.
Q. remember reading Of the
selection by some organization Of
the best dressed man In the United
States. believe he was q cartoon
LIST. Can you tell me who he was
and by what organization he was
selected7
A. The Custom Tailors Guild Of
America chose Peter Arno, cartoon.
list for the New Yorker" as the
best dressed man In the United
States" In 1910.
q. ! saw an advertisement re.
Gently for millinery copyist."
What does the term imply?
A. A millinery copyist Is a mlllI-
ner who copies hat designs or
models, usually from patterns, pic
lures, or other hats; she does not
create designs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
OF Interest to Women


Have you q household problem
10 solver Write your question
clearly, Sign your name and adj
dress, enclose q three. cemt postage
stamp and mali 20 The WOman's
Editor, Washington Service III.
reau, The Democrat, 1918 18th
street, Washington, d. O., for .
personal reply.
q. How many women are more
mally employed IN the federal gov
eminent service7 IN general what
type Of work do they dor
A. In June, 1889, before the In
lux Of war workers into the servs
Ice, approximately rs, 1000, or pracs
Ideally one-fifth Of ail the workers
IN the federal service were women.
The duties they perform are IN in-
tegral part Of the work Of the gov
sr1iiient bureaus and agencies, but
relatively few women carry out
technical OF pollcy-maklng filnc-
sions. Women are principally enc
plcyod IN clerical occupations; a.
typlats, stencgFapheEs, statistical
ainfiKR 0thmk alaAAsn Alnsm -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
Gloriying
Yourself
~ ANcla NaE0
NEA Service stan Writer

Many women write asking what
to do about blackheads and pro-
coed to describe their trouble
trouble including not only black.
heads but also a couple Of other
things especially whiteheads and
pimples. Often they report a skin
condition which patiently needs
medical attention.
So my first suggestion concern
ing worrisome blemishes Is this:
Try to learn just what the blemish
is, and II you cannot be sure Of your
Identification, do not rely on home
beauty treatments. See your doctor
Home treatments may be In your
case, unavailing or even harmful
to the extent that they at least
postpone essential expert care.
HERE'S WHAT
CAUSES THEM
It should be easy to recognize
blackheads. They are simply
plugged pores, the "head" being on
the surface Of the skin. What has
caused 1t Is simple also, and like
wise the home remedy. In the nat
ural functioning of the skin, which
Is a bodily organ just as important
as kidneys or any other, thousands
Of glands secrete an oil called
sebum. Overactive glands pour out
more Of this than is needed to lu-
bricate the outer layer of skin,
hence the surface grows oily. Some
times the Sebum Is not completely
exuded-rather, 1t stays In the pore,
hardens. turns dark, and there's
your blackheao.
If 1t Is blackheads alone that
trouble you, treat them yourself as
follows:
Wash face with hot water and
liquid soap containing alcohol.
Then for IS minutes apply a hot
boric acid solution. make this;
three tablespoons powdered boric
acid in three quarts of hot water
Dip O towel into the solution and
apply. Then press out each black
head with a blackhead remover.
You can buy one In any drugstore.
Its O little metal strip with
round hole at one end. Place the
hole around the blackhead and
press gently. After blackheads are
removed, apply cold towel. Dry
the skin, and follow with an anti
septic drying lotion such as witch
hazel. Avoid lotions, as well as
creams, pastes and other things
Take your treatment daily. You
should see Improvement soon.
MY advice to women with fire.
quently recurring whiteheads or
pimples Is: See your doctor. He,
and he alone, can determine their
cause, seriousness and cure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

Do your morning chores in this
spic-n'-span frock by Claire Tiiden
Pattern 500l It'll stay Spleen.
span, too, because you can iron II
spread nat. For warm weather
choose the cool rever neckiine /,
@ collar Is optional.
Pattern 500 Is cut In misses and
women's sizes IL. IL, 10. IS; 20, 30,
81, "a, 80, 80 and 40. Size i6 re-
quires 3 3-8 yards 80 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS tpius
ONE CENT to cover cost OF mail.
ing) for this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, AID.
DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders to Waterbury Demo.
crat Pattern Department, 10 Fifth
Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
EDITORS NOTE: Below "a the
third Of four articles ON "Your
Children In Wartime"
by MARGUERITE YOUNG
NEA Service Stan Correspondent

ny MARGUERITE YOUNG
NEA Service Stan Correspondent
New York--If your good natured
Sally starts flying of the handle
every time ner oatmeal Is overdone
look out.
That isn't all.
If suddenly butter would melt in
the mouth Of a Peck's Bad Boy
he, too, may be threatened with a
spell Of war fever.
Any lasting, repeated, out-of-
character behavior Is worth seri-
Gus attention. For this is one Of
the classic signs of emotional diff
ficulties which the child really
cannot handle without help For
ttmately, getting help at an early
stage Of the trouble really does
nip 1t in the bud. It is not very
hard to provide that help If you
understand the child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX
NEA Service STAFF Writer


Any young sister Of a boy in the
armed forces will tell you nothing
is too good for her soldier or sailor
brother AS part of her education
in wartime participation in the
family's commissary department, al
low her to bake a regal cake to
send to the boys in camp. The army
votes chocolate as its favorite
flavor.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE
Two and one-quarter cups sifted
cake flour, 2 Ia teaspoons double
acting baking powder IA teaspoon
salt, Ia cup butter or other short
ening, 2 teaspoons grated orange
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
MODERN MENUS
Army Boys Vote Chocolate Cake
Their Favorite

Melt chocolate In double boiler.
Bring sugar and water TO a boil.
Cool until lukewarm. Add grad
ually to chocolate, stirring until
blended and cool.
CHOCOLATE NUT SQUARES
makes 20 Squares)
Three-quarter package serni-sweet
chocolate, Ia cup sifted flour, l-2
teaspoon hle-acting baking pow
der, Ia teaspoon salt 1-2 cup sugar,
egg well beaten 1 teaspoon melted
butter or other shortening, 2 tea
spoons hot water, 2-3 cup broken
walnut meats.
Cut each square OF chocolate IN.
to several pieces. Sift -four once,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

we have found qulnine not only
the best prophylactic against chi
and grip but also O real help In
overcoming the tobacco habit.
Is. o.
Answer-Teli me more about II.
On request am glad 10 send "Qui-
nine In Modern Medicine" 10 any
reader who provides stamped envo.
lope bearing his address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

When Diet Needs Alterations
Figure" to the Waterbury Democrat,
Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New
York, N. Y. Be sure to write
plainly your name, address, and
the name Of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16

Dentists somewhere will receive
no reply TO this eurteous letter, be-
cause OF Doc Brady absently.min.
dedly dropped the dentists letter
with several items Of intrinsic
value, into the incinerator, where
they were consumed by flames be-
fore he could snatch them back.
I'm sorry and hope the dentist
may forgive me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-16
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