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Evening star., 1949-03-01

the rest of her figure. Some
women retain their junior type
figure of small high bust and
slim hips. If she is still young
and growing it is important to
remember in fitting that one is
molding an immature figure INTO
normal healthful womanhooe.
MISSES FIGURE: This figure
is a little more fully developed
than the Junior Figure. The
bust, hips and waist have more
nearly reached maturity although
not fully. Since her flesh too,
is firm she requires careful fitting
to protect the flesh in order that
the future figure will be graceful.
AVERAGE FIGURE: AS the
name implies, this is the average
figure whose bust, waist and hips
are normally mature. She is well
proportioned throughout. This
type is easy to fit but the fitting
should be accurate. Since the
flesh of the average figure is the
flesh of the mature figure, it tends
to softness. Her bust is less firm.
Therefore, she requires a garment
that molds and controls.
FULL FIGURE: This figure is
different from the average in that
it is much more fully developed.
Her bust is larger and she is thick
through the waist Her hips are
full and broad. Her flesh may be
firm or soft. She requires gar
ments that give sufficient control
and support-and it is important
to notice whether the size of the
figure is due to bones or flesh.
She needs a garment that con-
trolls and supports sufficiently and
fits we'll over the hips.
This is the first of t1Oo articles
on foundation garments.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
r &c 7 6
Nv pepqp Roberts

Here is a crocheted pansy that
is useful as we'll as ornamental
Measuring 7 by 712 inches, the
holder may be crocheted in any
color scheme you wish. We made
the original in shades of blue and
yellow, lighted with green
and white.
Pattern Envelope No. R2676
contains complete crocheting in
structions, stitch illustrations, ma
terial requirements and finishing
directions.
To obtaio this pattern, send 20
cents in coins, giving pattern num-
ber, your name, address and zone
number to Peggy Roberts, The
Washington Star. P. O. Box 100,
Station G, New York 10. N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
TOWEL BAR;
FRENCH TOAST?
From Mrs. D. E., Churchton

From Mrs. D. E., ChurchtonJ
For Mrs. G. F.: To put up a
towel bar in plaster use the kind
that slips down over small metal
brackets. These brackets can be
successfully put up using toggle
bolts. Putting towel bar on tile
would require a tile worker and is
much more complicated.
Could some one please tell me
the secret of making good French
toast? Mine always turns out limp
and soggy.
X II y
REMOVING DECALS.
From Mrs. R. B. H.,
Tdkoma Park.)
For Mrs. j. w. w., Warrenton,
relative to removing decals:
read in RICH some time ago that
they could be removed by apply
ing strips of scotch tape to the
decal, having the scotch tape
longer than the decal. The decal
will come off when the tape is
removed. I have not tried this
so cannot vouch for it.
From Mrs. M. D. A., WdShingtonJ
We have just purchased a home
with a twenty gallon hot-Water
heater (gas) which replaces hot
water at the rate of % gallons per
hour. My problem is what kind OF
a clothes washing machine can
I use with this amount Of water;
i. e. wringer, automatic. semi
automatic. etc.? intend to do all
the laundry at home, but not
necessarily all in one day. My
family will include two adults and
two small children.
I have consulted, or inquired
from numerous washing machine
servicemen and statesmen, as we'll
as the Consumer Guide reports,
and have received conflicting re-
plies, none very specific.
In addition to any statistics and
professional opinion you may be
able to provide, I am very anxious
to hear from readers with hot
water heaters whose capacities
are similar to ours.
Thank you for an immediate
response as we shall be moving in
about 10 days and shall need to
purchase machine very promptly
Evening star., 1949-03-01
From Mrs. A. McC. E.,
Chem Chdse.)

I had a crystal decanter that
had not been used for years and
was much discolored. tried
everything and finally used a very
strong solution of chlorine bleach.
1t worked. If that will not clear
your decanter I fear it is what
experts call tired glass" and I
believe there is nothing to be done
about it.
Evening star., 1949-03-01

In response to many inquiries relative to foundation
oorments-We requested the Corset and Brossere Asso
citation of America to send the doe material
ovoobe for Womens Page reoders We hope you will
clip the articles and them for reference. Sketched
left The ideal foundation wardrobe includes oIn-one
garment for formal wear standard eirde and brossiefe
for daytime and bra and pontie edIe for active
sportsweo Right Four basic figure types sketched
Junior, misses, full figure and average. -ELeNl
Evening star., 1949-03-01
Bel1igerent One

Children of premature birth must
be allowed more time for growth
and development than those Of
full-time CESSATION. Nature must
be coaxed to complete her work.
and for that the child will need
the help of experienced physi-
clans and instructed parents.
Don't frown down on the bel.
ligerent one until he has been
examined and his gnawing needs
have been met. He Is unhappy
and there is always a reason for
the unhappiness of child.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
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TWO SONGS?
From Mrs. J. M. j.,
CjJDer Cnr;n1

l am making a song book for
use in our primary department
and am in need of two songs.
One is Little Sunbeams," the
first line of which is Il think God
gives the children. as through
the world they go e." The
other is Little Stars" the first
line of which is Just as the stars
are shining. making the darkness
bright =" I am hoping that
some one has an old song book
that he would be willing to tear
up so I could paste these songs
into the loose-leaf book I am
making. Any one willing to do
so could contact me through RICH.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
BEFORE PAYDAY DINNER. "
From Mrs. H. r. w.
TdkOnn Park

One pound ground stew beef
(round steak or whatever you
prefer, medium sized onion.
1l2 teaspoons salt, little pepper
If desired, brown well in small
quantity of bacon fat. If you do
not get it brown enough it will
look pasty when finished. Sprinkle
about 2 tablespoons flour over
stir and add large glass
full hot water (you may have to
add more water later. When you
start to brown meat. start boiling
about two handfuls elbow maca-
roni according to directions on
package, drain and add to meat.
Cover and cook very slowly about
20 minutes. Stir often as it will
stick" easily. usually serve
stewed tomatoes with this, have
given recipe to a number of
friends and they are as enthusi-
astic about it as we are. 1t may
sound complicated but really is
not.
Another economy dish: I orig
lnally made this with pork chops
but find it is very good with ba-
con, in fact we prefer it. Pour
Spanish sauce (can of tomatoes,
onion. green pepper, 4 tablespoons
sugar, salt and pepper. cook about
10 minutes over can of
drained. cooked lima beans, put
strips of bacon on top and bake
uncovered in moderate oven about
80 minutes turning bacon often to
keep from burning.
ELECTRIC KITCHEN RANGES.
From Mrs. H. P. H., WashinotonJ
Some time ago there was an
inquiry as to the advisability of
purchasing an electric range. BY
all means get one My mother
purchased an early model elec-
trio range in 1922 and used it for
20 years with the only repair the
replacement of one top burner.
Her kitchen needed washing of
paint only once a year and was
repainted every Z years. Her new
range has a we'll cooker which is
fine for soups, stews, oven" din
ners. etc. Most of the electric ones
cook on stored heat for several
minutes; also your food is not
dried up.
Evening star., 1949-03-01

est "Stylist THE spring and
summer issue has special features,
smart new frocks, original designs
free pattern printed inside the
book.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
BLACK WALNUT.
COOKIE RECIPE.

From Mrs. J. L. M, Washington.)
In reply to Mrs. c. AID. of Dill
wyn have a delicious apple sauce
cake recipe which calls for black
walnuts: u cup shortening and
cup sugar Cream together and
add beaten egg. Stir l teaspoon
of soda into l cup hot applesauce
(sweetened or unsweetened) When
it quits bubbling. add to sugar and
shortening mixture. Add IA cups
sifted flour, l teaspoon cinnamon,
u teaspoon cloves, "a teaspoon
salt, l u cups chopped raisins and
u cup black walnuts. Bake in
moderate oven. 1t is very good
when eaten warm without icing or
can be cooled and iced with l
tablespoon melted butter, IL cups
powdered sugar and a little apple
sauce (enough to make icing easy
to spread.
Almost any recipe that calls for
nut meats is good with black wal
nuts. They are so much tastier
than other nuts. Since I have so
thoroughly enjoyed reading this
column and have received many
helpful things from it would like
to contribute an icebox cookie
recipe. Our family is small and
this recipe solves the problem of
having cookies go stale or soggy;
a fresh batch can be baked each
time you have your oven hot. y
cup butter, 2 cups brown sugar, 2
eggs, 312 cups flour, l teaspoon
vanilla, l teaspoon soda. l tea
spoon cream of tartar and l cup
of nut meats. Mix and form in
roll. Store in refrigerator for at
least six hours before slicing thin
and baking.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
TO CLEAN CHAIRS?


upholstered in a beautiful char
treuse material. Needless to say.
after only three months use
they're already getting very, very,
dirty. The material Is mixture
of cotton and rayon, I believe,
a rather rough weave. what Is
sometimes called "nubbly.' I in
tend to make plastic covers for
them, but would first like to clean
them. Can you or your readers
suggest a safe way to do this?
The cleaning liquid which Is in the
form of foam is said to bleach
any material it touches, and of
course that wouldn't do.
ICE BOX COOKIES.
From Mrs. r. E. Lo B., OlneyJ
To Mrs. B. G., Arlington:
Recipe for ice box cookies, easy
and a favorite with us. They
require butter for best results
q cup butter ~ poundD, 2 cups
sugar, dash of nutmeg, 2 eggs.
vanilla to flavor. 4 cups flour, 2
teaspoons baking powder. 2 table,
spoons milk or cream If needed.
Cream the butter and sugar. Then
add the other ingredients as
listed or as you prefer. Consis-
tency should be that Of. say. pie
crust. Divide dough into three
parts, roll each in shape Of roll
ing pin about 2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill
in ice box overnight. For crisp
cookies, thinly sliced. keep the
dough chilled during slicing.
Makes about rs thin cookies.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
oLD-FAsHIoNED CROOKS.
/Erom Y II P;rerdoIe

7FTOm Y. H., RtDeTddIe.J
To the lady wanting to know
where she may buy old-fashioned
crooks, I have seen them in an
tique and secondhand stores in
Georgetown. If she will also try
auction sales am sure she will
find one.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
Clearing House
FURNITURE PROBLEM?

fFTOWk Z. W. utto Wv" SIt"
have nineteen-month- old
baby and at present live in a fur
nished apartment. In the near
future. we hope to move into an
unfurnished, one bedroom apart
ment. Could any Of you kind
readers tell me what kind OF fur
niture they think is more suitable
to own with a youngster around?
I've heard that the light bleached
woods mahogany. oak, etc. do
not show scratches and are easier
to take care of than the dark
woods. Is it really so. or are these
exaggerated cases? Also we in
tend giving the bedroom to the
baby and having some kind of
sleeping arrangement for us in the
living room. Are any Of the nu-
merous kinds of open-up sleeping
couches too troublesome to use
daily? Some one suggested two
single Hollywood beds with pillows
up against the walls. Would they
be comfortable to sit on, too, or
would they be too big?
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CLEANING DECANTER.
From Mrs. F. S. D.,
SilDer Spring.
For Mrs. G. H., Arlington: Ask
a hunter husband or friend to get
you some shell shot. The shot
is heavy and you put all the shot
in the bottle and shake it around
and around. I dry the shot and
keep it in a bottle with a screw
cap in my kitchen so it will be
handy.
From Mrs. r. A. c., Kensington.J
Try rinsing the decanter with
powdered charcoal. To make the
glassware sparkle, half fill with
warm soapsuds to which you add
a small amount of washing blue
and a few drops of ammonia.
Rinse we'll.
Evening star., 1949-03-01
CARD TRICK?
From S. D., WaShingtonJ

Many years ago friend taught
me very interesting card trick
which was accomplished by deal
ing the cards again and again in
different manner each time and
on the last deal they would come
up in sequence. For example: BY
counting one, the ace would turn
up ON the third card; two. and
the two spot would turn up, and
so on through the deck, ending
with king, the last card being a
king.
The other night I read in the
Star that this mans name was
Leucher or something similar. that
he was a German and had in
vented this trick while in prison.
I would appreciate it very much
if any of your readers could give
me any information on how to
perform this amazing trick.
RUSSIAN DRESSING.
From Miss D. E. NJ, WashingtonJ
I should like to offer quick
method for making Russian dress
ing. Simply mix together any
mayonnaise and catsup in pro-
portions to form the consistency
desired. Chopped hard boiled egg
may be added to the mixture if
desired.
GENEVA?
STAMP COLLECTING.
From NJ. A. A., ArlinotonJ
First, my husband is consider
ing taking a position in Geneva,
Switzerland. I should like very
much to hear from some one who
has lived there, something of con-
ditions there. I am chiefly con-
cerned with the climate, housing
conditions, and what types of
clothing we should take, and I
would also like to know what items
are in short supply there that I
could take with us. We would be
going for a two-year period and
understand should do my pur-
chasing for that period before
leaving.
My other request. my mother,
who lives in a small town in the
Midwest, has recently started
collecting stamps. So far. she has
been collecting just anything she
could get her hands on. Cancelled
stamps, unused stamps in singles,
and some in blocks of four. first
day covers. and a few blocks with
plate numbers. She now seems to
be confused as to how to proceed
with her hobby. I wonder If some
of my good neighbors could give
me information for her which
would help her to decide which
type of collecting she should con-
tinue, and how best to proceed
with the collecting, mounting. etc.
Evening star., 1949-03-01

This is the first OF t1Uo articles
on foundation garments.
The Valley settler., 1949-09-02
CAR TURNS OVER

Two boys and two girls were injured
Wednesday evening when G runobout
in which they wore riding suddenly
went out Of control. Ray DoPrist,
owner Of the car, q friend Of his
and two girls, sisters Of Mrs. I:obb
were in the car. Raymond docs not
know just what happened, but tho
ar left the road turned over end
spilled the occupants along the
roadside. Raymond was dragged along
with the car for oways bee auso he
was behind the wheel and was not
thrown out as the rest wore. Ill
of the unfortunate Wet inns wore
taken to the Hospital where thoy
Wero treated for minor injuries and
were released again. Aside from
being bruised and badly shaken up.
mono Of them woro seriously hurt.
There wore no other cars on tho
road ct the time and they had to
wait for someone to como along and
pick them up.
The Valley settler., 1949-09-02

CREDIT UNION SHOWS BIG
GAIN FOR AUGUST
The Mctenusko Valley Federal Credit
Union moro than Quadrupled it's
capital during the month Of august.
sc members now have invested over
1900. 90. At the end Of July 80
members had invested less than 1900.
in the Union.
During July six new members woro
added. Two loans to memb ors woro
made.
The next meeting of the Credit Union
will BIO held in the Former Library
room on Wednesday evening, September
Il, 1T s PM. AL members and poton-
t1al members are invited to attend.
The financial report Of the Treas
uror is posted the first Of tho
month in the Creamery Office which
also serves as the Offico Of tho
Credit Union.
The Treasurer accepts memberships
at anytime and also deposits. Those
may be made at the Creamery Offico
during the aftornoons--or at any
time when you happen to contact the
Treasurer.
MUSHROOM CLASS ORGAMZED
mushroom class has been formed
to study edible and poisonous forms
Of this fungi. Interested persons
may find out more about the class
as to when it meets etc. at tho
Extension offico.
WISE MEN SAY--A budget is method
Of worrying before you spend instoQc
Of ofterWard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-02
20 YEARS AGO TIT fHE EMPIRE
AUGUST 2, 1929


 With their
 Charles and Assist ant District Tahoe thee-day before ska and Alaska
 M U. Bureau of Public Roads returned trip pleased with to the westward interior.
 Completing Seattle to Juneau, Ance Arway left Seattle flying the apne Ketchkan Robert Simpson, Jr were passengers Seattle.
 hams sold Tor 70 cents pouno Du'e was advertised at pounds for 95 cents
 s far as then postal transportation had been achieved with delivery Juneau Washington D. c. days eight hours J Gucker broker triangle trip.
 of the City Hall The contract had been let to L. Smith, contractor Miss Dorothy Grim resning her teacher Weather High low, AS; clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-02
MAKE DRIVING SAFER

Alaskan drivers are getting away with potential murder
 Too many automobiles, now using our highways, are operating with defective equipment. It is not uncommon any road in the Territory, to see an old jalopy careenng along minus one or both head lights, talights, windshield wipers and with one or more broken windows boarded up that vision im- paired others are operating without brakes, horns or safe tires.
 Many drivers, too not following the rule books in operating their cars with regard for other drivers They fail to signal for turns stops, speed on dusty roads when others are approaching or just plain hog the center of the highway.
 These things can all be corrected with the present staff of the Highway Patrol if it will just exercise the powers granted it by the Territorial Law governing the Patrol No larger staff is needed for the number of cars now using roads but, sricter attention to the job is needed by the assigned to this work.
 It may be that these officers prefer to remain on good terms with the average Alaskan instead of doing their duty and then, later, having to pick up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-02

ex-Senator from North Carolina, IS talking about running for the Senate against quiet, dignified Clyde Hoey. He wouldn't have chance Sen. Bert Miller, Idaho Democrat, has hired a Republican to run his office-his brother, John Miller. John has been on Capitol Hill for several years, has worked for three Republican Congressmen, is an efficient administrator. :. Senators have a secret agreement with the official reporters to cut down on dull, windy speeches. A copy of the speech is sent to the reporters in advance, then the Sen- ator quietly skips several inside pages in reading the speech. But the reporters, who have the full text, dutifully record the whole thing Congressional leaders have informed the President there is no hope for enactment Of the Social Security extension bill this session. The House will pass legis- lation calling for extension of social security benefits to about 10,000,000 additional employees, plus increased old-age assistance and retirement benefits, but the Senate won't have time to consider it -. Some House members already are jumping the adjournment gun and stealing back to their districts l. ;. The House will begin three-day recesses (virt- ual adjournmen0 about the third week in August House leaders are sticking to their private agree ment to postpone action on the controversial aid-to-education bill until next winter, when they hope Catholic opposition will have cool ed down The Barden Bill is hopelessly. stymied in the House Labor Committee and leaders doubt they have the votes to dislodge compromise legislation already passed by the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-02
Lumber Meeting Its Adjustment Problem
Seattle Times)

Seattle Times)
 Lumber is still one of the economic manstays of the Pacific Northwest It is deceptvey easy to say that lumber production is down. That IS con- sderablv less than half the truth.
 Lumber production in the Pacific Northwest Doug las fir area is down-approximately per cent-com- nared with the extremely high production o the 1rst six months of last year. But production IS up ap- nroximaely per cent, compared With the lS43-4o ayeraoe which includes two and one-half wartime wears according to the latest figures of the west Coast Lumbermen's Association
 Production is scaled roughly, to meet demands. Actually during the first six months of this year production has run slightly behind both orders and shipments Gross stocks have been scaled substantially during the last month
 Meanwhile lumber prices have been reduced not ably This is an essential step in the readjustment that informed economists have been urging since the war ended
 - Some of the economlc doctors think lumber now may be threatened with touch of anernla It IS WorOn noting however that the patients fever has supsloeo Getting the temperature under control is usually the first step toward recovery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-02
No Dislike
(Jessen's Weekly

(Jessen's Weekly
 Congressman Henry M. Jackson who reported ID Seattle after attending the Emeritus Day ceremony at the University that Aaskans were hostile to that cy because of shipping rates interrupted service ap- parently left Fairbanks with wrong mpression' or accepted general opinion the dsgruntled remarks ol a single individual.
 Alaskans by means hate Seattle They nave warm feeling for the Alaska Steamship Company tnae has struggled give good service and to Keep raes as low as are commensurate with profitable operation
 Aaskans have justly complained at times when shipping has been disrupted by strikes but they nave realized that this has been through no fault o SeaUe residents or the steamship company.
 Aaskans have welcomed other routes to Alaska not from any dislike of Seattle but because growing Territory needs additional routes, so that when one route is blocked the channels of commerce Will st remain open.
 There is no more hatred dislike in this, than there is when an individual spreads his business over more than one firm in city.