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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
Cosmetics Through the Centuries

cred his body with greases and fats
in place Of the I've and ashes that
were his previous cleanser.
Cosmetics came to America with
the Colonists. BY the 18th century
women were as beautiful as their
combined ingenuity could make
them Face powders made from
crushetd eggshells, lemons carried
and sucked at intervals for red lips,
strips of bacon applied to the face
upon retiring to keep the skin soft,
tiny patches of thousand shapes to
cover facial blemishes. Soaps were
called wash balls, coiffures were so
elaborate hair was frequently left
uncombed for three months at a
time; pulverized brick dust was used
for tooth powder.
THE boy with the green hair had
nothing on lady Of the 10Th CEN
fury who invested in a patent potion
guaranteed to restore whitening hair
to its original color. Her gray
hair turned emerald with its use.
1t was during the latter part Of
this century that the peroxide blond
made her debut, and how durable
she has proved!
Makeups as we know them today
began appearing with the Goth cen
fury. The first permanent wave was
given in London in 1906. Only 10
were given the first year, writes Gil
bert Vail in his fascinating book, "A
History of Cosmetics in America"
And no wonder They cost a thou
sand dollars and took to IL hours
to apply.
The Goth century also saw the
debut Of the Marcel wave, an inven-
ton of French coiffeur named
Marcel The first beauty shops out
side of those in Paree, opened in
London and New York (there were
barber shops throughout the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
By Margaret Child

While gathering data about 18th
Century Spain for THE Adventures
Of Don JUAN" researchers at Warner
Bros. studios uncovered the fascinat-
ing intelligence that Spanish seno-
ritas Of the day used kind Of
mascara called a kohl stick with
which they painted deep, dark
circles under their eyes!
And although the reason why is
not recorded in history, 1t is not
hard to fathom. For years, the
bored beauties had probably been
using their mascara in the Gus
tomary way. They wanted change,
which meant either (a) abandoning
| it altogether or CD using it under
the eyes instead of above them.
It's no more complicated to ex-
plain than why raven red lipstick
was smart five years ago and hardly
seen today.
There is another facet to this
discussion. Unless you have been
sitting in a corner for q protracted
period doing nothing but considering
the origin of various cosmetics, you
probably never even thought about
women in the 18th century wearing
makeup.
Actually, makeup is probably as
old as woman herself. don't know
what evidence has been uncovered
from the Stone Age, but history has
recorded the findings of numerous
receptacles of paints and perfumes
in Egyptian tombs sealed since
5000 B. C.
Similarly, excavations in Peru
have revealed the bodies of ancient
Indian maidens dressed in night
gowns as gauzy and stylish as the
one you found under your Christ
mas tree and whose collins included
powder-filled compacts.
Most modern museums have ex-
hibits of little bags of powdered
malachite the green eye shadow OF
early Egypt, little pottery jars OF
skin-softening oils, and old papyri
recipes for depilatories and the like.
The toilet articles of the ladies of
the Nile kept pace with their beauty
preparations. Ivory toilet sets band
ed in gold, others of alabaster, many
with inlaid stones, were common.
There is evidence that they had
gold and silver mirrors with elab-
orately carved and decorated ham
dies, but most of those that have
survived are of bronze. Tomb
thieves have deprived posterity of
the more precious specimens.
Archaeologists have also found
tweezers, combs, hairpins, razors and
hair curriers' dating back to the days
of the Egyptian Empire.
The Crusaders, whose contribu-
tons to civilization were so much
more than merely military, intro
duced cosmetics to Europe, includ-
ing the habit of certain bon wants
of the day of bathing in wine. Mary,
Queen of Scots, centuries later, is
supposed to have INDUCED in this
fancy fad. Perhaps We even owe to
them credit for the preservation of
the formula of barley flour and but
ter as a freckle-fader concocted by
Nero's wife.
Cold cream was invented in the
second century AID. by a Greek
physician named Galen. Its twin,
foundation cream, however, origi-
mated with the American Indian
who, seeking something less apt to
remove skin along with dirt, lath-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
On the Bookshelf
Out of the Past-the Polka

And then they found the answer.
1T happened like a miraclel Its
name was the polka. A simple
peasant dance with its cheeks as
red and healthy, as strong and
joyous as country blood could make
them! 1t was like q bewitching,
buxom girl, as fresh as q May
morning. And the public fell In
love with her at sight"
The polka, favorite of three gen.
erations. was too formalized by
the dancing masters, says DR.. Shaw.
They put the steps "in stays, tighter
than the 'wasp-waisted' women had
to suffer from their corsets." The
sterile, uninteresting two-step re-
placed the gay polka.
Then" says DR.. Shaw, came the
revolution. Yes, poor grandma
tainted dead away. But corset
stays burst and the waists popped
free. The rats scurried from the
pompadours and the heavy skirts
dropped from their hustled shelves"
In one of the most delightful
sections of his book, DR.. Shaw tells
about the Castles, Vernon and
Irene, who were the leaders in this
revolution. They drove the two
step from the floor and it has never
returned.
Jitterbugging, incidentally, DR..
Shaw considers a modern folk
dance, finds it fascinating and in
teresting and not deplorable as do
many Of his contemporaries.
Throughout the book, one Is inn
pressed by DR.. Shaw's warm, fun
filled personality, and his healthy
minded approach to this art, that
through the years has been alter
nately praised and damned. He
includes gayly written history
of each dance and gives UNDER
standable descriptions of over 100
old-time American round dances
and circle mixers.
He also discusses records for
such dancing, sources of sheet music
and Of information for conducting
waltz nights similar to those now
in existence,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
By Peggy Roberts

Active youngsters will love these
cosy house slippers. A real leather
sole, crocheted top and lambswool
lining makes the slippers longer
wearing and more practical than
the average homemade soft shoe.
Pattern Envelope No. R2780 con-
tains complete crocheting instruc-
lions, material requirements and
finishing directions for size child S
small Is to g..
To obtain this pattern, send 20
cents in coins, giving pattern num-
Der, your name, address and zone
number to Peggy Roberts, The
Washington Star, p. o. Box 100,
Station @, New York 10. N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28

Designed expressly for the junior
Is this figure f1attering dress for
warm weather. 1t makes smart
street outfit with the pert collared
Jacket added.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. BIS is
for sizes II, IL, 10, IA. 1e and Is.
Size IL, dress, requires AZ yards
of IS or 80 inch; q yard contrast;
jacket, rs yards.
For this pattern, send Is cents,
in coins, your name, address, pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington Star,
p. o. Box 80, Station G, New York
10, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28

of Rome in 303 B.C). Lip makeup
came out of the pot and into stick
form. Compacts assumed their pres
ent shapes. And, finally, with the
last global war came the advent Of
the liquid stocking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
COOKING LIVER.

Iron, Mrs. S. r. p, Fairtar.)
Select any liver. Put liver in dish
covered with enough tomato juice,
with garlic added, to cover liver.
Leave u to / hour. Dip liver in
-four, salt, pepper and put in hot
pan with (bacon) fat. About l min
ute on each side, then add tomato
Juice which liver has soaked in and
about 4 to u cup water and let
simmer for Is to Is minutes, de-
pending on thickness Of liver. Mine
has been delicious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28

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problem fashions
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
STORM WINDOWS:
HEI ,PFIJI, HINT

from Mrs. J. A. K, Morningside.
To Mrs. j. G N. of Washington:
We have storm windows in every
window in our house. The conden-
sation is on the storm windows all
the time. When sterilizing the baby's
bottles or boiling anything, every
window, storm or regular, is COW
cred. We have no idea how to solve
the problem. The water runs out
of the storm windows at the sill
on the outside and in freezing
weather we have icicles hanging to
the sill.
Helpful Hint-For month I've
tried to strain the baby's orange
juice so it would 60 through a regu-
lar nipple. A few days ago I found
a solution. A piece of sterilized
2-inch-wide gauze, cut long enough
10 fit in the strainer, folded in half,
does a marvellous job. Hope this
helps some one else.
COOP NURSERY SCHOOL?
From r. B. Mel, Arl;ngton)
Any one interested in a cooper
alive nursery school near Colonial
Village can phone me at OW. $685.
The one I am with has few open
lngs for new pupils.
LET'S CHANGE THE SUBJECT?
From, F. A. B., Wdshington.)
1t takes a long time to grow a
violet plant from leaf: also they
are out of the family budget Of a
great many home makers. Let us
hear something new and as mex
pensive as a sweet potato vine, a
carrot or beet top growing In a
tin can, morning glory vine
trained on a wire coat hanger If
you have a sunny window. Last
spring I planted three sunflower
seeds in my back yard. In the fall
I gathered the seed and stored
them away. I put the seed out In
a pan these cold mornings and I
now have a pair of blue jays,
pair of red tanagers and pigeons,
squirrels, snowbirds and the not-so-
nice startling. Not recommended
If you live in an apartment, of
course)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
LAMPSHADES;
PARCHED CORN;
COCONUT MACAROONS,

(Frpap Mrs. L. M. R., Arzington.)
To the person asking where to
purchase wire lamp shade frames
(sorry, I don't have her initials)
there Is a little shop on Dupont
Circle, Washington, where they
carry a variety of wire lamp shade
frames, for sale, as well as many
other lovely articles.
Parched corn recipe for Mrs. G
NJ, Arlington. l cup Of sweet corn
(field corn can be used, soak In
boiling water for minutes. Put in
colander and drain 20 minutes then
wipe dry with a coarse towel and
parch in a thick-bottomed frying
pan containing / tablespoon butter.
Place over very low heat so the
steam in 1t will develop gradually
when many of the kernels will
burst, but not like white popcorn.
Stir or shake almost constantly for
20 minutes, or long enough to get
it evenly and thoroughly Drowned
and pulled, with some of the grains
split or popped. Can be parched in
pepper. Remove from heat, salt
to taste and pour in bowl. Ready
to eat soon as cool enough. have
used this recipe many times and
it Is excellent. If roasting ears
should become too old to use as
such, they can be hung up to
dry thoroughly, then shelled and
parched, but the sweet corn that
has ripened on the stock, Is best
for parched corn.
Coconut Macaroons for Mrs. E. H.
p, Washington. egg whites, V
teaspoon salt, II teaspoon vanilla,
q cup graduated sugar, ia cups
or a 4-ounce package of coconut
1.-TWO tablespoons cocoa may be
added. Beat the egg whites stiff
but not dry, then add the salt Beat
in the sugar, 4 cup at time. Add
the vanilla and fold in the coconut.
Drop by rounded teaspoons, at least
an inch apart on a baking sheet
that has been creased with unsalted
shortening or good oil. Bake in
slow oven, about 275 degrees, for
80 minutes. Makes about "a maca-
rooms.
II r y Il
LAMB CAKE MOLD?
From Mrs. J. B. A., Arlington.)
Was wondering If Mrs. c. D. w.
would mind sharing the recipe she
uses for her lamb cake mold.
X
SPECIAL IRONS.
(Fron1 Miss r. o. R., Washington
For the ladies who are wonder
ing where to get the irons to make
the batter shells for which recipes
have been given recently. 1 just
saw them in all shapes in the house
wares department of the big store
on Seventh street between D and E.
II
DOLLS FACES?
From Mrs. F. J. S., Falls Church. J
I hope some one can give me the
name and address of a firm that
sells dolls faces" that come all
ready RI NIT on RAG dolls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
DOUBLE SINK;
WINDOWS: BAKED BEANS.

from Mrs. C. r. L., Leesburg.)
Mrs. J. F. B. inquired about the
advantage of a double sink for her
remodeled kitchen. We built new
home, moved into 1t two years ago
last September, and every day since
I've wondered how I ever kept
house 20 odd years with the old
single sinks. Mine has the solid
back to it, which takes care of
any splashing, and Vt Is 50 lovely
to use for just everything, so handy
for all those blouses, dresses, etc.,
which nowadays are marked wash
separately with care" or by hand"
So many have written of con-
densation on steel easement win
dows and I believe 1t must be that
there was no air space left between
the walls during construction to
take care of 1t. Any builder knows
1t, and good one will do it.
Our house Is stone, has steel
easements throughout, and we have
never had any condensation. A lit
tie steam on the kitchen windows
sometimes in cold weather while I
am cooking, but nothing else.
This is already long, but there
was and sos for baked beans from
Mrs. r. M. w., and maybe this will
help her.
Wash two cups Of beans well and
cook on top of stove an hour or so
until the beans are slightly tender
and skins pop. They should be
cooked almost dry, then salt and
mix dark brown sugar and ketchup
in them to suit taste. It will vary
with different cooks. Also use the
ketchup made by a famous pickle
company. 1t is far superior to
others, to my way of thinking.
Put in casserole and cover top
with thinly sliced bacon and bake
in oven at $50 degrees for about
an hour, or until the beans are
well cooked down. Turn the bacon
over at least once to insure it
browning well. Some people like
onion in them, while others don't
That is up to the cook, and maybe
I better say, the husband!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
BEETLES IN CUPBOARD.

from Fl. L. F., Arltngton.J
For Mrs. P. S.. Washington: Re-
sarding tiny brown beetles in cup
board, found that they were COM
ing from a box of paprika, which
on being opened was found to con-
tain quite number of the grubs
and beetles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
ITALIAN COOK BOOKS

from Mrs. J. X, Washington
I have made a study of cook books
and suggest the following contain
ing solely Italian recipes. I do not
have the publishers ma mes.
italian Cook Book" by P. Artusi
N. Bennett; Industrial School Cook
Book, - Practical Italian Recipes"
by Julia Anniberti; Simple italian
Cookery" by Antonio Isola; italian
Cook Book" by Mary Riello. All
these books and more Italian cook
books may be seen at the Library of
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
SPECIAL, IRONS.
DOLLS FACES"2

Iron, Mrs. F. J. S., Falls Church. }
I hope some one can give me the
name and address of firm that
sells dolls faces" that come all
ready to put on rag dolls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
QUERIES?

From J. NJ. H., Washington
Can any one help me with the
following?
How does one care for the new
leather topped tables? I've been
told to use liquid wax on them, then
have been told not to, that 1t
clouds" leather. Or should I use
furniture polish? The salesman
could only tell me to keep 1t
"pliable."
I've solved the hard water prob
lem for dishes, laundry, etc, but
what does one do for the bath, to
work up a good suds? Or sham
poo?
Why do my philodendron leaves
turn yellow and drop off? Does
steam heat affect them? I water
them every two or three days.
Can you suggest another plant
that would be hardy" in an apart
ment? I don't seem to have the
green thumb"
I Just love RICH. I'm a stranger
here, and so many questions are
answered for me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
II X II X
TRIP TO MEXICO.

fFrom r. Z. H., Washington
The Pan American Union, Seven
tenth street and Constitution avenue
NV, Washington 6, D. c.. recently
published a booklet entitled Mo-
toring to Mexico" that would be
very helpful to Mrs. H. P. 1t con-
tairs information concerning eli
mate, clothing need, condition Of
roads, hotels, etc The booklet sells
for Is cents and may be obtained by
writing to the Pan American Union
or by calling in person at the in
formation desk of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28
SAMOA?

From Mrs I. E. T., Arlington.)
We are being transferred to
American Samoa. If any one has
returned from there recently may
! hear from you through the RICH?
X X
NATCHEZ GARDEN WEEK?
from Mrs. w. A. w., Washington
Would any one know about
clothes, things to see and places to
60 in Natchez, Miss, during Gar
den Week?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-28

LAMB CAKE MOLD?
(From Mrs. J. B. A., Arlin1ton.)
Was wondering If Mrs. c. D. W.
would mind sharing the recipe she
uses for her lamb cake mold.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

r he would. He outlined the pro-
 ram that he and the Health Com -nittee had talked over.
 Prizes in the amount of SIP are to be given for posters made by the school children tthis includes the Mission SchooD the prizes divided netween different age groups. There will be grand prize of $5, the rest divided into S2 prizes. All posters and cartoons are to be numbered and the names withheld.
 The program for the day will be tD-Free examination of the teeth and the recording of the same. CD Program at the Skagway Public school in the evening from 7:30 to 8:3O. This program will consist of ! short talk by Mayor Carroll; a
 ak by Miss c. Hanson, U. s. Public ILealth Nurse; talk by Dr. Smith
 on with a demonstration of the use 1f the toothbrush; moving pie 5ure on the dental care of the teeth {; md each child will be given a toothbrush for the proper cleaning of the teeth. The Mayor read a proclamation setting aside February [ as Dental Day. The proclamation was accepted and approved The city set aside the sum of $50 for the observance of this day. MT. Calk- ins said that judges would be ap- 70 nted to judge the posters.
 MT. Calkins reported that bonds md interest in the amount of $2,-
 57.49 had been cashed in and cred tied to the General Fund. He sug- rested that the Council buy Series E bonds and one G bond. The Coun- cil agreed to this.
 A letter from Thomas Nelson, Jr., Resident Envineer, Whitehorse, Y T., was read It stated that defi- mite fire hazard exists as the Skag- way Pumping Station due to the lack of adequate water supply. This involves the possibility of serious loss to the United States Govern ment. Since the duration of the un- limited national emergency has not terminated or expired, it is the opinion of MT. Nelson that the City of Skagway is required to furnish
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
WILLIAM WlNN- Phone 1,s

$4,800 bedroom, furnished house, insured for $4500 paid un- till Sept. 1949. Immediate occu- pancy. Washing machine, new Coldspot refrig., Pacific oil range. new daveno, cooking utensils, sil- verware, dishes, bedding and linens, table linens, towels. Re- modelled and renovated. A, bright, cheery little house with lot COX 120 Beautiful view. C.A.A. fam fly transferring to States. Show ings by appointment only. $8.300 large bedrooms, liv- ing room with view, dining room, modern kitchen, new concrete basement with all utility con- nections in, yard, one block from St. Ann's. $1,000 will handle. $11,500 bedrooms, full con- crete basement, furnished. 11th street.
 FRITZ COVE-$ $680O and S25O0. LOOP-$400 on acre homesite. DOUGLAS ROAD beach side, $500. DOUGLAS-$6500 and $75O0. FINN H1LL-S350O unfinished. DUMP TRUCKS, PICKUPS, US- ED CARS.
 OIL Range, tank and blower, S150. TWO davenports at $50.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

Mark Lee were co-hostesseS at the Joanson home Friday afternoon, January ', to celebrate their daugh- ter's-Dicie and Kristin-se c n a birthdays. The guests were Mrs. J. Martini and daughter Janice; Mrs. J. D. True and son Irwin; Mrs. c. A. Carroll and children Charlotte and Curtis; Mrs. John Dodge and ch ldren Ruth Ann and Larry; Mrs. -mil Maxi and daughter Peggy Si Mrs. Charles Burnham, and Timm5
 nd Janice Larson as well as the sisters of the two little girls-Lil- ian Johnson and Marcia Lee.
 Mrs. Percy Colton and her son Roger returned home from Juneau
 thursday, January 20, by Alaska Coastal. Roger is recovering nlceiy
 om the operation necessitated by
 is coast ng accident during the Ohristmas holidays, but will be out Q. school for a month.
 A regular meeting of the Com mon Council of the City of Skag- ay was called by Mayor Carroll
 londay evening, January IT. Reg lar business was tabled while the Council members listened to Dr. Robert Smithson. He stated that ,tis year was to be held the First United states Federal Government D servance of National Children Dental Day. The President of the United States has set aside the lirst Monday of February, 1949, for tYle observance of this day. Dr. Smithson gave a brief talk on the use of Sodium Fluoride Solution in the prevention of dental decay in children. He said that the use prov d 70 percent effective n regard to permanent teeth.
 The mayor asked III regard to the expense of the e treatment. pr. Smithson said that the teeth would have to be cleaned first and then four applications of Fluoride given over a period of two weeks. T e charve would be s15 per child; the regular charge is s28. The City could either purchase the solution