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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
It's All Confusing

There Is q lot Of nonsense. and
some common sense talk. about wo-
men keeping themselves At and well
groomed and glamorous and allur-
ing and Such-all for the sake Of
the boys. say. the devotees Of this
creed. And In the same breath there
Is spiritual discussion of uniforms
and. apparently. a great desire on
the part Of women to don them. It's
all pretty confusing. Even with .
relatively recent war to guide us, We
seem to be cropping around In Z
mental blackout. quite uncertain Of
what we really should do.
It Is understandable that we all
want life to be as pleasant as Is pos.
sible under trying circumstances.
The party hounds will find reason
for giving or going to parties and
those who are glad Of any excuse to
stay at home will. of course. shout
against parties during wartime.
Whatever the reason, people al
ways have danced to the roll Of
drumsAthero is always an avid re-
newal Of dancing during wartime
but since this particular war
burst upon us at time when every
one was dancing anyway. it's rather
difficult to see how this indoor sport
can increase In popularity. New
dances can excite us to further eff
fort. but then there has been no
lack Of new dances since we have.
so to speak. discovered our good
Southern neighbors. r h u m b 8,
congas and sambas have followed
the tango. which was once consid-
cred the very breath and express
sion of Latin temperament. Yes, We
will dance, and why not?
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

Much scientific study has been
given to this subject and much
de1lnite knowledge has been OBJ
tanned. Almost Q hundred years
ago, Q DR.. Beaumont. q Canadian
physician, had an opportunity to
study the workings Of . stomach
by direct observation. A patient
suffered q gunshot wound OF the
stomach which healed around the
opening, leaving the stomach &C
cessible for inspection. A m o n 9
other things, he learned that al
cohol causes the stomach wall to
appear infiamed and causes huid
to pour out. This was supposed to
Be digestive Juice. but by examin-
alton was proven to be q auid
which diluted the alcohol and re-
terded instead Of aided digestion.
A little alcohol as an appetizer
before meals affords . pleasant
sensation but really retards the
digestive processes. It has long
been thought that alcohol produced
cirrhosis Of the liver, but this has
not been proven. though chronic
drinkers are prone to develop cir
rhosis. The condition Of the heart
under alcohol is the same as 0c-
ours from fatigue under hard work.
Everyone who uses alcohol, much
or little, has formed his own opin-
Ion on how 1t acts. It Is only
through scientific study. by Scien-
tific experimentation that the &C
ton can be properly determined.
This continued study has proven
that the worst effects Of the con-
sumption Of alcohol are shown in
, the working Of the brain and nerv-
Gus system.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Colored Shawls
Add Gaiety to
Costume
BY ELEANOR GUM

NEW YORK - The picturesque
A\peasant continues to contribute
to the worlds brightness; colors
and kerchiefs both make the resort
scene a lively one. In place Of the
scarf that was once an important
part of the sports costume. we now
have the shawl. hand-woven usu-
ally. and always in colors that are
appealing In themselves.
The shawl isn't very large and Is
usually worn slung over one shoul-
der. or knotted around the neck,
over the head or even around the
waist. It usually, though not al
ways. repeats the color Of the cos
tune, with one or more colors
added. but it may go of on gay
tangent of its own.
Speaking of contrasting touches.
there Is q lively demand for COL
ored wedges or other shoes. the
holder the color the better. Red Is
outstepping all other colors. and. as
one expects, there are fewer and
fewer stockings worn at resorts.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

dCTOSS Tic hLIdOLlC. 00l8Iy
81 300 month plus expenses"
That Is the way an ad might read
calling for men to take the Job. The
high pay is given not only because
the work Is hazardous. but because
there are few men who can do the
trick.
Capt. Edgar j. Wynn, until re-
Gently in charge Of training Amer
lean pilots In the Canadian Atlantic
Ferrying Command, tells some
thing Of what was. until recently. q
heavily censored occupation.
Capt. Wynn tells for the first
time of o bomber flight from Cam
ada to England.
At q Newfoundland port. he
found excellent accommodations
and q busy town. Plenty OF MILL
tary and naval men were about
in wrinkled and mud-spattered
uniforms. They weren't on dress
parade. everybody was busy doing
his job. To quote Capt. Wynn:
II estimated my time across Is 10
hours. 81 minutes. will never for.
get that dgure. because ] landed on
the other side exactly 10 hours. 10
minutes after take-on.
The radio operator had loaded
the food and coffee into the ship
and obtained the necessary secret
codes. Each ship has It's own call
letter. / reported to the duty COM
troll Ofncer. where ! left . copy Of
my Night plan. Here he showed me
q secret map On which were marked
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

al barrage balloons. defended areas
and other vital points, and gave me
my secret orders. which contained
the signals to be used in case of q
challenge by a boat or British air
craft on the other side.
Contrary to popular belief, we
do not fly In formation. Each ship
goes entirely on its own.
I'VE ny in hAlf-degrees and half
minutes, changing courses IL times.
whether We ny the rhumb line or
great circle course.
lone hour out we could no longer
see the ocean. as we were flying
above q solid overcast"
The trip became one of instru-
ment flying and ducking In. out and
over and above clouds. Finally,
shots 1t stars proved to them that
they were on the right course. At
last Ireland was sighted and they
knew they were on the home
stretch. After that they had bit of
excitement when they dropped
down to 400 feet when the ceiling
got that low. and saw q submarine
that sent up volley OF sharp
flashes at them.
But the firing ceased and we
were safely past. A few more min
utes Of ticklish low flying. with the
operator and navigator keeping q
lookout for other planes or barrage
balloons. and We landed safely on
an airport Of our destination. Upon
taxing up TO the line. I was told
that mine Vas the days first ship Ia
arrive"
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

er goes out to work. For the young
sters' sake, 1t is hoped that mothers
substitute Is conscientious and COM
petent, that she understands and
loves children and will be patient
with them. This will help the young
ones make q quick adjustment to
having mother leave them daily.
and mother will have peace Of mind
in knowing that they are In good
hands.
However, the mothers problem
and responsibility by no means end
here. She still wants to. and should,
come first with her children. 1t Is
true that no one can take her place
with them. She mustn't, therefore,
let herself become jealous of the in
terest and love which her young
sters may develop for those who
share In their care. The child's
sense of security Is directly related
to his mother. and her love Tor
him and the interest which she
takes in him-this whether she Is
on the Job all the time or just
part Of tire time.
In other words, the mother must
make whatever time she has with
the child count. Evenings and Sat-
urdays and Sundays mother should
be in complete charge. Grand
mother or the hired girl should
fully understand this. and always
refer the children to their mother
so that they can get the habit OF
turning to her when she is at home.
Fortunately. working mothers are
in an advantageous position for
getting close to their children in the
hours when they can be together
Before work. II there Is time. she
can dress and feed them. After
work there may be another pleas
ant mealtime to share. At the very
least she should reserve for herself
the intimacy of the bath and get
ting him ready for bed. These times
are precious for reviewing the days.
events, exchanging condolences
making plans for the weekend
when mother will be at home. and
telling stories. The value Of such
contacts to the child. and the influ-
ence which the working parent viii
gain over him are great.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

The rubber waterproof footwear
that helps ward of colds and keep
us physically At is often severely
mistreated. Do you warm or dry
your rubbers. boots or galoshes by
putting them over . register. near
a radiator or by an open Are? Re-
member. heat Is one OF rubber's
worst enemies. Waterproof foot
wear should be dried out at nor
NAL room temperatures. II 1t has
a fabric lining, it should be turned
inside out to dry.
When wet, the outside should be
wiped of. Grimed-in mud may
shorten the life of rubbers and
boots so this should be washed of
carefully with soap and lukewarm
water. All waterproof footwear
should be ctored in q cool place.
the cooler the better. About the
worst thing the wearer can do is
store rubber footwear SO it's ex-
posed to light. 1t doesn't even need
to be direct sunlight. for light
through a window can do a sur
prising amount Of damage in q
surprisingly short time. Rubber
footwear should not be put away
In crumpled up or wrinkled condi-
ton SO that rubber Is under ten
sion.
How can we make our raincoats
last longer? Again by being care
full how we dry our wet raincoats.
how We hang them. how we clean
them. To dry draincoats properly.
hang them up Immediately on a
good wooden hanger and let them
dry in an open speedway from
heat-at room temperature. Do
not fold when wet or store In air
tight lockers. To clean raincoats,
sponge them with mild soap and
water.
What about the other necessary
rubber articles in the home-the
hot water bottles, ice packs. rub
ber-covered wire? We suggest you
examine them at once. See whether
your hot water bottle has been put
away properly with air blown in
to keep the two sides from sticking
together. Do you store II In a cool,
dry place away from heat, oil and
grease?
Is Hose Kinked?
Is your rubber covered wire
twisted. pulled over the radiator
lying In the sun? Do you yank al
It? These things shorten the life
Of rubber-covered wire.
Where's your garden hose? Is II
lying on the ground. flung In q
heap In the cellar? Is 1t full OF
kinks and left near the furnace
When not In use, garden hose
should be coiled and placed on q
shelf or other nat surface and
again stored In Q cool. dry place
Never hang II on nails. hooks OF
other objects which may cause I,
to bend sharply or place strain .,
one point.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

on q Flying Fortress uses ,246
pounds. Rubber Is q must" in
these and many other important
spots of both war and home de-
lenses.
This means that every one Of us
as q patriotic duty must conserve
carefully every rubber article we
own and every new rubber product
we buy. so that we get the longest
possible life from 1t.
It Is time. therefore. for us to
consider exactly what we can do
to prolong the life of all the rub
Der articles we use. The United
States Rubber Company says that
drst Of all rubber goods should be
inspected NOW-to see whether
they have been put away properly,
for carelessness in storing may
greatly shorten their lives. I'M
proper drying and misuse are two
other great life-shorteners. Sec
ond. keep in mind the great enc
miles OF rubber-heat, sunlight, oil,
grease. gasoline and protect rub
Der against them.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

him past the perfume counter Of
your favorite shop, and II this hint
is not sufIicient, even 60 50 far ~ to
mention your perfume choice. Some
of the packages and their contents
will gladden. your heart. and his,
for months to come.
Charming for your dressing table.
especially II you are . collector Of
fine perfumes, Is an ivory white
castle. Unlike its medieval progen-
itor. however. 1t does not hold q sad
and beautiful princess captive. In
stead, its towers imprison four little
bottles Of perfume In lovely fra
grances. each as different In mood
as possible.
II you prefer simple elegance to
novelty. there Is single perfume In
. mauve-tinted valentine package
decorated with rosebuds. The fra
GRANGE isrich and dramatic and yet
seems different ON every woman
who wears It.
II hearts are your choice, there's
Q whole collection Of them, from
gay, pink. perfumed cakes Of COM
plexion or bath soap to give lift to
end-of- the-winter spirits to big
satin heart SachetS, red, flower
trimmed and deliciously fragrant.
Their edges seal In generous por-
tons of sachet powder and ON the
cushioned top Of each repose two
little bottles Of perfume.
He will enjoy giving you q lovely
gift. but be considerable Of his p0ck-
etb0ok! II he has only his soldiers
pay. remember q little gift can be Is
precious In the sentiment It ex-
presses as q more expensive one.
There is another red satin sachet
heart. complete with frills on which
reposes q dram-size bottle Of an.
other captivating perfume.
Any pretty. daintily packaged
bath or makeup preparation
makes lovely valentine gift. There
Is q rather new line. the prepara-
tons containing milk as q basic in
gredient. that makes delightful
gifts. The cleansing and softening
creams. complexion powder and
bath preparations have bottles and
boxes in white decorated with tiny
pink and blue flowers, and are tied
up In pale blue satin ribbon that
suggests such sentimental occasions
as Valentines and Mothers day.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Modes and
Manners

QUESTION: when a GIRL has an
appointment ipith young man.
aud another boy friend drops in
casually. wk0t attitude should she
assume? B. b."
ANSWER: She should be cordial
and tell him at once about her ap-
pointment so that he can make his
visit brief and make other plans
for the evening.
QUESTION. an phose name
should Invitations for my ioeddtn0
be issued2 I ana an orphan.
-Amelio H."
ANSWER: In the name Of . mar
ried brother and his wife. your
guardian or your nearest male
relative.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
On With the Dance

Once, right after the ArmiStice,
was taken to Maxine's, at one time
the gayest Of the gay Paris restau-
rants. But now It was quiet as
tomb-few lights. few people and
no music. but from far on there did
seem to be the beat Of the orchestra
and I suspected dancing. When I
suggested this to the Frenchman
who was my escort, he answered.
Madame, in France we do not
dance on graves" Naturally, felt
reprimanded, and Justly SO. Never
theleSs. It was only very short
while after this episode that Paris
was dancing its maddest. although
I admit the supper clubs were most
ly patronized by Americans. Fortu-
nately, however. the circumstances
now and then. are not comparable.
I think we should dance our Ill
while we may. which we hope may
be on through the years. but unless
for "a cause" 1t does seem as II
elaborate entertaining might be
omitted for the duration.
Balls and parties. the proceeds Of
which swell the Golfers Of q worthy
cause, are not subject to criticism,
although the management Of many
and the amount the cause gets. well
may be.
No one who Is not hopelessly
biased can. however. criticize q get
together Of friends, either at dinner
or any other time. One must eat
II one eats one place. obviously one
doesn't. at the same time, In an
other. We are all kept pretty econ
omy-conscious. both because OF the
war and because Of depleted In
comes. so 1t isn't likely that any Ro-
man feasts will be given until times
are better than they are expected
to be for some time.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

makes his work easier and keeps
him going. Y i.
The question Is: Does alcohol
relax and strengthen us and make
Us work more easily and do 1t bet
ter? That is the question that
should be considered when We dis
cuss the effects Of alcohol. Much
of It will be consumed and many
will advise its use in moderation.
of course. But what are the effects
IN continued small quantities?
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

something I o
boost US up, II
we are to keep
on. w h at is
m o r e natural
than to take q
little alcohol to
give US t h s
boost. to help
US to relax and
sleep at night
and fur n sh
quick energy
for the days
work? A man
finds that q lit
tie alcohol will
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

ID o e S relaxa-
ton. or escape.
mean as much
In keeping up
civilian morale
as we think 1t
does? Or are
We over-em-
phasizing this
phase and not
b e 1 n & q 8
whole = heart
eddy devoted to
the more seri-
Gus aspect Of
the war? Wo-
men W q n { to
knOu ~ n q p a
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

p e r u m Q r 3
have ia K e n
their richest,
most dramatic
scents and put
them into val
enttne dresses
decked " 18th
hearts, ros e.
b u d s and Gu
pids to thrill
you.
s o. II h 9
s h o W Q q n y
doubts about
W h q t to give
you, l os e n o
time I'm taking
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

Among them Is
q arg Q per-
c e n t q 8 e o 1
working moth
e RS. W h o s e
children W Ill
be separated
from them for
the first time.
Some W i'll be
C re d for in
d q y nurseries.
Others will re-
main at home
with grand
mother. aunty
or q paid help
or while moth.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
PLAN .CHILDREN.s CLOTHING

Clothing Children In Foster
Homes" q publication recently re-
leased by the New York State De.
partment Of Social Welfare. Will
answer many 4 question now being
asked concerning the most destr-
able way In which to plan for the
clothing Of children. according TO
the Children's Bureau Of the q. 3.
Department Of Labor. welfare
vorkefs throuehout the nation can
make rood use Of this information
both in their regular work and In
meeting the present problem Of
clothing large numbers Of children
in crowded defense areas. Such
data viii also prove very useful 70
laymen who volunteer their services
as board members Of agencies that
provide clothing for underpriv-
ilegod children.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Short Cuts

Dee . brush. whisk broom or
bottle with q perforated top for
eprinkling clothes. Evenly sprin-
tled clothes are easier to iron.
Il. - plck % brsken bits Of
X ,o1noo y1th enfoty and ease. the
nGoee . 1anp weolen cloth II
feeonn1sn1sA.
& tn skine Of apples win not
1lnklo a. oafst while h the oven
Iok1nD, - opp1oD have been slit
D1th = kn1eo - three q four places.
oebce ps>aless asl apples
h r. D4iot oTn honok n poacod e
4 1laleay sstss
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Rubber Is SO Is Patriotic Duty Household Articles
War Curtails Big Parties,
But Dancing Still Popular
BY MARIAN MAYS MARTIN

THE struggle to keep life running along, not like song
at least in tune with the circumstances being carried
all around u.s. One group shouts for business usual while
the other extreme everything that victory must
stop that war grim job that requires all energies Well
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

they stand, whether they should
stop having. or going to. parties. or
whether they should have. and 60
to, as many as Is consistent with
their income.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Makes
An Ideal Gift
AS Valentine
BY JACQUELINE HUNT

DERFUME for love: perfume for
1 romance: perfume for Q Valen-
tine! What could be lovelier to
express ones sentiments with q
sweet sentimental gift? Leading
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Brain, Nervous System
First Targets Of Alcohol
Nv CLAuD NORTH CHRIsMAN, MD.

entered into great national emergency which may
continue behooves all of to do all to
keen possible physical and mental cond
ton Men will work long hours at hard labor
and some at very delicate intricate tasks At the
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
DINNERS
Fried Fillet Of Fish. Lemon Slices
Buttered Spinach
Creamed Potatoes
Beet and Onion Salad
Chocolate bread Pudding
A1ilk or Coffee
BAKED Ham Slice
Stewed Celery
BAKED Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage and Carrot SlaW
Gelatin Dessert MILK q Ten

I604 oIlQ y lew pCppCICOIIl8 70 tIl0
water In which ash ID boiled. gives
It q certain savoriness that makes
. world Of difference In the eating.
Slices Of this remarkable favor
leader will help out black bean
soup. steaks and chops. cold sliced
meats, as we'll as spinach and
green's Of all kinds. Lemon Juice
gives q garden-fresh taste to sal
ads. It Is lust right" with shell
dsh. such as oysters, clans, seal
lops. and shrimp on the half shell.
In cocktails. or salads or fried: or
any cooked Ash. And what would
fruit desserts. pies and tarts. cakes.
frostings and filings be without
its favorful tang?
Cooks who make the most Of
everything know that lemon Juice
and lemon garnishes add distinc-
ton to many foods. They also
know lemons as a health giving
food. A foremost source of vitAmin
C.. q good source OF vitamin b. the
lemon contains vitamin A. and Is
the only known source of vitamin
p, or citrin. Size of this fruit does
not determine juiciness. Avoid
shriveled or hard-skinned fruit. or
fruit that is soft and spongy. The
best size Is the size which Is most
plentiful and cheapest In your
market.
LEMON CUP APPETIZER
large lemons
hard cooked egg, chopped
tablespoon may0nnaise
lean snrdines. chopped
y teaSnOon minced onion
/ tablcsoo0n lemon Juice
Stuffed olives
Lettuce
Cut lemons in half. cut slice
from bottom so cups stand level.
Squeeze out the juice and clean
out shells. Combine chopped egg.
mayonnaise. sardines. onion and
lemon Juice. Fill lemon cups with
the mixture and place In refrig-
orator to chill To serve. arrange
each in a lettuce cup and garnish
with stuffed olives. Serves I.
HOLLAND STRING BEANS
cups string beans
2 tablespoons butter
teaspoon sugar
teaspoon salt
"a cup bean stock
tablespoon lemon juice
Wash. remove strings and shred
beans diagonally. Add " cup boil
ing water and bake in moderate
oven 1850 degrees F.). When ten
der. remove from oven. drain and
save stock. Saute beans In butter
in stew pan. When butter Is ABB
Sorbed. add sugar, salt. stock and
lemon juice. Let simmer Is min
utes and serve hot. This Is an ideal
vegetable for an oven dinner.
LEMON CRUMB PUDDING
IA cups dry bread crumbs or
z cups fresh bread crumbs
2 cups colS water
tablespoons lemon Juice
teaspoon grated lemon peel
tablespoons butter or
chopped suet
2eGgs. separated
n cup sugar
tablespoons sugar
Soak bread In water, add lemon
Juice and peel. melted butter or
suet. beaten egg yolks. "a cup
sugar. Bake In moderate oven at
$50 degrees F. about hour. Spread
with any tart Jelly. Beat egg whites
stiff and gradually beat in 4
tablespoons sugar. When blended.
spread this meringue over top and
brown in slow oven. Serve with
cream.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

the day We will be tired, worried
and down. We want relaxation and
freedom from routine. The next
day we are tired before the day
starts and feel that We must have
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Heat, Light Harm Rubber,
So Store 1t in Safe Place

every rubber sacred trust for SO cent
vital material the East where the
war is raging
battleshp calls pounds of rubber
49, ton tank needs 750 pounds proof gasoline tank
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03

there you are: it's your privilege
to join up with either group, for
both are well meaning and con-
vinced that they are right.
But who Is to Judge what Ia best?
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Working Mother
Faces Problems
With Child

BY JANE HERBERT COWARD
THOUSANDS Of women are tax
! ing jobs~in defense industries
and filling places In Offices and
factories left vacant by men who
are serving in the army or navy.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Lemon Adds
Test to Many
Dishes
BY JUDITH WILSON

"A 8 USEFUL a. salt and pep
per, lemons are . staple
item to be found on the shop
ping list of every thrifty house
wife. From appetisers TO- des-
serts, there II hardly . dish which
this fruit won't improve.