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Daintiness in
Women Wins
Men's Favor
By PATRICIA LINDSAY
MEN loathe careless grooming.
In fact I think that men are
inclined to be more fastidious about
us than we are about ourselves!
That statement will probably bring
an avalanche of mail contradicting
me. Well anyway, men do like us
sweet-smelling, tidy in our dress
and noticeably well-groomed.
It isn’t too easy to keep fresh as
a flower, or crisp looking as a let
tuce leaf. It takes special little
rituals. We must bathe more fre
r
W
Fresh as the French countryside
from which she comes is pretty
Annabella, whose exquisite dainti
ness is one of her greatest assets
on the screen.
quently and more thoroughly. We
must think to apply a deodorant
powder or liquid under our arms, on
our feet and across our backs (if
there is where you perspire). Light
floral scented colognes help to keep
us cool and the alcohol which they
contain plays a part in personal
daintiness.
But more than that we have to
be ever so careful about wearing
fresh underthings and hose each
day. If you haven’t an abundant
supply you must form the habit
of rinsing yours out each night.
Job-Hunting
Girl Over 30
Has Competition
JUST this week a girl over 30 came
to me in sheer desperation. She
needed a job and couldn’t get one.
“I am a secretary,” she said,
“with eight years of experience here
and there. I’m not keen about sec
retarial work, but I’ll take any job.
I simply have got to work! Yet ev
ery place I apply they more or less
tell me they want a younger girl.
What shall I do?”
Her plight is a common one to
girls over 30 who, married or single,
find it necessary to seek employ
ment this summer. When industry
slackens, jobs become scarce and
applicants for the jobs increase.
It is quite obvious why the young
er girl is preferred. She asks a
smaller salary, she is more easily
trained to the work, she has no
home ties to distract her during
the day, and usually she is more
attractive because she is about 10
years younger! All in all she is stiff
competition for the older girl.
If the girl who sought my ad
vice had asked me for a job I would
not have given her one. Why? First
of all she had let herself grow dis
couraged. I know it isn’t easy to
show enthusiasm when your stom
ach wants food and your room rent
is due. But where will she get by
showing her troubles to a prospec
tive employer? He has his own; he
will hire good spirits more quickly
than experience. He doesn’t want
to look up from a knotty problem
and see a drab, disheartened female
dragging herself around his office,
does he? “I’m not keen about sec
retarial work,” she had said. Well
that’s just too bad if she wants a
job as a secretary! Who is going to
hire her knowing she will have little
interest in her work? Not a soul!
Martyr Type
Has No Place
ON’T enjoy feeling de
pressed,” is the advice Mrs.
Hichard Mather Boardman gives to
women, especially women over fifty.
“Almost nothing is important
enough to upset one’s peace of mind
d you look at it squarely. We should
enjoy life, for living is fun. Don’t
make it hard for yourself and for
those around you. How much we
are inclined to worry over problems
which never materialize! You can
overcome every difficulty by going a
afep at a time.”
This is the philosophy which Mrs.
Hoardman practices. And she has
reached prominence by living the
Ver Y rules she teaches the young
girls who flock to her unique New
York school. Though a grandmoth
er several times, she has the vitality
and alertness of a woman half her
Jears and she carries on a busy so
cial life along with the running of a
large institution.
Her progress has not been a path
of roses. She has met difficulties
which would have floored many a
woman, but her approach to life has
been positive—never negative.
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REMEMBER . . .
"It's All In The Examination”
Ur. L. N. Huff, 54 Broad Street,
Healey Bldg., Atlanta A Spe
cialist in Eye Refractions for
over 30 years, and a State Board
Examiner for Optometrist since
1923, leads the South In eye ex
aminations.
Let Dr. Huff take care of the
only pair of eyes you will ever
have.
DR. L N. HUFF
Held Apple-Paring Bees
Here’s a little jovial custom the
Bwains of pioneer days enjoyed at
apple-paring h-es. If they could
take all the skin oft an apple in one
strip, they whirled it around their
heads and let it fly. The paring
was supposed to shape itself into
the monogram of the fellow’s intend
ed mate.
Sausage, Ancient Form of Food
I Sausage is one of the oldest forms
of processed food. It was popular
with the ancient Chinese and with
the Greeks, being mentioned in Book
20 of Homer’s “Odyssey.” The word
salami was probably derived from
Salamis, a Greek city destroyed
about 449 B. C.
I Nero Had High Elevator
I Elevators and organs certainly
aren’t new. Emperor Nero, who
watched Rome burn and whiled
away the moments with his fiddle,
had an elevator 120 feet high and a
self-playing organ operated by com
pressed air.
Dowry Duty Free
/ An Austrian law provides that a
foreign woman marrying an Austri
an may bring into the country what
ever she wants as dowry, free of
duty for one year after the wed
ding.
Unique Meeting to Be Held
At Texas State College
A common desire for a better
understanding between farm and
factory will bring a large group of
industrialists from the East, West
and South to College Station, Texas,
early in February for a two day,
hear-to-heart talk with half a hun
dred or more plain Texas dirt
farmers.
The business men comprise the
Agricultural Committee of the Na
tional Association of Manufacturers
and include some of the leading cor
poration heads from a score of dif
ferent states. They were invited to
meet under the auspices of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege by U:. T. O. Walton, president
of the college.
The meeting Is one of a series
of farmer-manufacturer meetings
staged in different sections of the
country to give the manufacturers a
better picture of farm problems and
farm conditions throughout the na
tion. It is, however, the first meet
ing of its kind to be held In the
South. The committee of business
men previously has met at lowa
State College in Ames, at the Uni
versity of Minnesota In St. Paul and
at Cornell University in Ithaca, New
York.
Jumping Hares
Jumping hares are related to the
jerboas, but are placed in a sepa
rate family or sub-family. Their
chief distinction is their relatively
enormous size, the length of the ani
mal, without the tail, ranging from
over one foot to two feet in the
various species. It is the largest
placental mammal with jumping
habits (the kangaroo, of course,
holding the record for mammals in
general). Like other jumping ro
dents, it is nocturnal, burrowing and
inhabits arid country. There are
three species, all from different
parts of Africa.
Meerschaum From Asia Minor
Meerschaum, the white clay used
in the famous pipes of the same
name, is mined principally in Asia
Minor.
Hi Ho Defines ‘lnfluence’
“Influence,” said Hi Ho, the saga
of Chinatown, “is personal friend
ship skillfully managed so that it
will pay dividends.”
Many Varieties of Rabbit
More varieties of rabbit have
been produced by domestic breed
ing than in the case of any other
animal except the dog.
Rare Varieties of Topaz
The red, green, rose, pink and
violet topaz are extremely rare
when found naturally.
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improved 4isi ” ’ ”
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY I
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
® Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for February 12
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education; used by
permission.
PETER HEALS A LAME MAN
LESSON TEXT—Acts 3:1-10; 4:8-12.
GOLDEN TEXT—Then Peter said. Silver
and gold have I none; but such as I have
give I to thee.—Acts 3:6.
Is Christianity on trial? Answers
would differ, depending on varying
points of view. Assuredly Christ is
not on trial. He is the Son of God
and the only Saviour of men, and
we are “on trial” as to our attitude
toward Him. It is also certain
that the true Christian faith is not
on trial. Even th* liberal and so
called modernistic leaders confess
that it is the only faith that has
proved itself in the crucible of daily
experience.
There is a sense, however, in
which Christianity as a whole is on
trial. The Church which professes
to represent Christ on earth has
failed most miserably at so many
points that the world is looking at it
with the same cold suspicion with
which the Church was viewed in the
time of Peter, The question which
one can feel on every hand even
though it is not asked in words, is,
“What have you that will meet the
unprecedented need of the individu
al—the social order—the whole of
humanity?” There is a sufficient
and a satisfying answer, but it is
not found so much in the temporal
realm as in the spiritual. We have
something to offer that is better than
silver or gold—the salvation which
is found in none other than Jesus
Christ, our Lord.
I. Better Than Silver and Gold
(3: 1-8).
The lame man had long since
abandoned hope of anything more
than the coins that he could beg as
he sat at the temple gate. He is
typical of our hardened and cyni
cal age which is interested only in
what it can get in cash, and in what
that money will buy. Even Chris
tian people seem to have forgotten
that “a man’s life consisteth not in
the abundance of the things which
he possesseth” (Luke 12:15).
God has for us things far better
than silver and gold—deliverance
from the power and penalty of sin,
glad liberation from the limitations
of spirit which hold us down and
make us content with the paltry
alms of men. Where are these
things to be found? In Christ. How
are they ministered? Through His
faithful servants. Peter and John
were the kind of men who, though
busy, had time to pray (v. 1). If
you know men or women like that,
cultivate their friendship, look in
tently to them in faith (vv. 4,5), re
ceive their help (v. 7), and above
all, believe in their Christ (v. 6), and
you will receive that which is bet
ter than silver and gold.
God healed this man’s body, but
what is more important, He healed
his spirit (v. 8). We need that kind
of healing for the spiritual cripples
of our day. The weak-kneed, lame
ankled, and spirit-darkened individ
uals in our churches and communi
ties need the touch of God. Perhaps
you may be used to bring them His
message of deliverance and power.
11. Wonder and Amazement (3:
9, 10).
It has been suggested that one of
the weak points in the ministry of
the modern church is the lack of
such miraculous deliverances from
sin as those which caused the un
believers of a generation or two ago
to look with wonder on the ministry
of the Word. After all there is no
testimony just like that of a re
deemed and transformed life. Men
may argue with our philosophy,
question our theology, but a re
deemed life is a walking testimony
in a community that no scoffer can
refute.
There are two reactions recorded
in the context of our lesson which
reveal the possible attitudes of men
toward such experiences. Some
were amazed and believed in Christ,
(4:4). Others hated the cause of
Christ (4:16, 17) and they cast the
preachers into prison (4:1-3). Did
this discourage them? No, indeed.
They knew that they owed allegiance
o God rather than man (4:19, 20),
and consequently used their very
trial as an opportunity to proclaim
111. The Pre-eminent Saviour (4:
8-12).
Note here again that the speaker
was a Spirit-filled man. That is
the absolute prerequisite to effective
proclamation of the truth. Observe
also the care with which Peter
makes known that he and John are
to have no personal credit or glory.
They “have Something there” that
might well be applied to present
day religious activity when many
men must either have all the glory,
or go off and start a new work
where they can have it.
Let us make much of the clear
teaching concerning the person and
work of Christ wTiich is found in
these verses, particularly stressing
His place of absolute pre-eminence
as the one and only, and, at the
same time, the all-sufficient Saviour
of mankind. Let us not forget that
“there is none other name under
heaven given among men whereby
ve must be saved” (v. 12),
WHAT to EAT ai
I iMIIIII <s
C. Houston Goudiss Offers Timely Advice on Keeping
Children Well in Winter; Warns of
Several Dangers
By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS
ONE of the ways by which her community judges a
woman’s success as a mother is by the health and well
being of her children. If they are energetic, rosy-cheeked
normal boys and girls who have a high resistance to infec
tions, such as the common cold, and if they display the good
dispositions that we usually associate with buoyant health,
then the verdict of friends and neighbors is usually that of a
job well done. <
To help her children main
tain top health and vitality, a
mother must constantly be
alert to the various factors
that help produce this ideal
estate. And at the same time,
she must likewise be on guard
against the common condi
tions that may contribute to
lowered resistance, especially
fatigue and improper diet.
Winter Hazards
It has been said that in winter
the body is on trial—and this is
as true of children
|kf' ■' >' trcmes of tempera-
J justments on the
H part of the body,
I and in most parts
m children are called
upon constantly to
switch their envi-
Hk ronmcnt from a
HBL oi house which is all
too frequently over
heated to an outdoor temperature
that may be below freezing.
While cool, outdoor air is stim
ulating to children in normal
health, some children withstand
it much less successfully. This is
particularly true of those who are
improperly nourished; who are
over-fatigued or suffer from poor
circulation.
When it is very cold outdoors, it
is wise to have children come in
from their play periodically to
warm up. And if a child appears
to suffer from the cold unduly, it
is wise to have a physician check
up on his health.
Guard Against Frostbite
Over-exposure must be avoided,
particularly in cold, damp weath
er. For under these conditions,
doctors warn, there is always a
danger of frostbite. They say that
whenever the temperature falls
below 8 degrees Fahrenheit, chil
dren should not be permitted to
play outdoors. If they do, the cold
may act upon the tissues so that
part of the body is deprived of its
blood supply. This is most likely
to occur in the fingers, toes, nose
or ears which thereupon become
frozen. The combination of wind
and low temperature is especially
dangerous and frostbite frequently
occurs at temperatures up to 14
degrees Fahrenheit when there is
a strong wind.
Mothers should be on guard
against frostbite when the tem
perature is below 24 degrees Fahr
enheit, however, and at all times
during the winter, see that chil
dren are warmly clad. This need
not mean that they are so bundled
up as to preclude the possibility
of active play. Suitable clothing
consists of garments which pro
vide warmth and protection
against dampness, without con
striction at any point.
Two layers of wool, such as
that provided by a woolen sweat
er and playsuit are considered
preferable to one too-bulky gar
ment. Feet and hands should, of
course, be well protected.
Don’t Overheat the House
Only a little less serious are
the consequences of dry, over
heated indoor air. It Is unfortu
nate that so many people keep
their rooms entirely too warm in
winter. This not only widens the
gap between indoor and outdoor
temperatures but may be ex-
AROUND Items of Interest
• UAI ICC OSEiSiif to the Housewife
| the HOUSE
A Darning Hint.—When darning
silk stockings in a place where
the mending does not show, use a
fine needle and one strand of silk
for darning one way, making sure
that every little stitch is caught
to prevent laddering. For the other
way use two-ply skein wool.
• • •
For Baby’s Safety.—Never try
to carry baby in one arm and
some other hard-to-manage arti
cle in the other when going down
stairs.
• • •
To Reseal Envelopes.—lf you
have forgotten the inclosure in a
letter try to open the envelope
carefully by rolling a pencil under
the envelope flap towards the
edge. Add the inclosure and re
seal by painting the flap with liq
uid nail polish and pressing the
flap down tightly.
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tremely irritating to the delicate
membranes of the nose and
throat. Most authorities consider
an indoor temperature of about 68
degrees Fahrenheit satisfactory.
Is Your Child Lazy?
We often hear mothers complain
that their children are lazy in
cold weather . . . and they seem
to have less pep and energy than
in other seasons. If by. that they
mean that their children are
less active, it may be that this
can be attributed in part to the
bleak, shorter days that do not al
ways invite outdoor play. But
sometimes a child displays such
a reduction in his activities as to
appear indolent. Then the moth
er must seek the physical or emo
tional factors that may be re
sponsible. For true laziness sug
gests a body that is not function
ing normally.
Quite possibly the child’s diet is
not meeting his bodily require
ments. An undernourished child
usually tires easily and is dis
inclined to exert himself. The
food may be adequate as to quan
tity, but not as to quality. For
example, a diet that is too highly
concentrated, contains too little
bulk or cellulose, may cause a
tendency to faulty elimination.
This, in turn, is frequently re
sponsible for lassitude. The rem
edy is often a simple dietary
change—the addition of a salad to
ILIERE’S a practical, slenderiz
ing dress that large women
will thoroughly enjoy for their
busiest days of housework. And
a trim little bolero frock that’s
gay and fresh as a spring morn
ing, just the thing for shopping,
business and general wear. They
are so easy to make that even be
ginners will enjoy working with
these easy designs—each of which
includes a step-by-step sew chart.
Comfortable House Dress.
This dress is so easy to make
that youTl turn out half a dozen
of it in practically no time; it’s a
diagram design that you can com
plete in a few hours. And it’s
so easy to work in that you won’t
be satisfied with less than half a
dozen. Wide armholes, a darted
When Washing Glass.—A little
starch added to the water used for
washing windows, mirrors and
glassware not only helps remove
dirt but gives a lasting polish.
• • •
For the Seamstress.—Cut geor
gette crepe and chiffon through
two or three thicknesses of news
paper and the material will not
stick to the scissors and prove
difficult.
• • •
Baking Apples.—Apples should
be slit with a sharp knife in three
or four places before baking, so
that the skins do not wrinkle up
while in the oven.
* • •
The New Frying Pan.—Boil a
few potato parings with a little wa
ter for a few minutes in the new
frying pan. Food cooked after
ward in the pan will not be so apt
to stick.
nd WHY
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the daily diet; or possibly thn
use of stewed dried fruits in addi
tion to a fresji fruit or fruit juico
daily. Of course, the child should
also have two servings of vegeta
bles besides potatoes, one of
which should be of the green
leafy variety. Also a quart of milk
daily; breads and cereals, at least
half of which may preferably bo
the whole grain variety; an egg
daily or at least three or four
weekly; one serving of meat, fish
or chicken, and another serving
of a protein food, such as cheese.
Some form of vitamin D should
be included in the diet of young
children, especially during tho
winter months.
It is also most important that
children follow a daily routine that
includes plenty of time for sleep.
And for younger children a day
time nap is usually advised.
Children Need Healthy Mothers
Mothers must give attention to
the children’s health. But let them
give some consideration to their
own. The tired, nervous mother
is very apt to transfer some of
her own fatigue and nervousness
to her child. So in arranging your
child’s rest periods and diet, in
looking after proper habits of
elimination, make sure that Moth
er, too . . . and better still every
member of the family . . . fol
lows this same sound health pro
gram.
Questions Answered
Mrs. B. F. —Between the ages
of 60 and 70, and indeed thereaft
er, there is a gradual decrease in
the need for energy. All the body
processes function more slowly.
The amount of proteins, minerals
and vitamins is also less, as no
new tissue is being formed. An
excess of food is less readily han
dled by the body in later years,
it is advisable for older people to
guard carefully against over-in
dulgence in food.
© —WNU—C. Houston Goudlas—l939—lS,
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waistline that looks slim, a skirt
with sufficient width, all assur*
freedom for action. It’s easy to
put on, too, as well as to iron, be
cause it buttons down the front*
Percale, calico and gingham ar#
good materials for this.
Tailored Bolero Dress.
Even without the sleeveless bo
lero, this dress is a charming
style for runabout and street
wear. The darted waistline make*
you look slim and supple. A scal
loped closing, edged with braid or
binding, and puff sleeves nar
rowed into the arm by shirring,
complete the effect of youthful
charm. Make this right now of
flat crepe, silk print or thin wooL,
Then repeat it later In summer
cottons; it’s a design that you’ll
use many, many times.
The Patterns.
No. 1615 is designed for size*
34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50.
Size 36 requires 4% yards of 35-
inch material, with % yard for
cuffs in contrast.
No. 1674 is designed for sizes 12,
14, 16, 18, 20 and 40. Size 14 re
quires S ! A yards of 39-inch mate
rial, with V/a yards of braid to
trim.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020,
211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111.
Price of patterns, 15 cents (iig
coins) each.
© Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service,
Enlightening Dictionary
It is rarely one finds much in
the way of humor in dictiona
ries. When one does, they ar*
sometimes quite refreshing.
In “Chambers’ Twentieth Cen
tury Dictionary,” for example, it*
compiler, Reverend Thomas Da
vidson, gives these definitions:
Sea-Serpent.—An enormous ma
rine animal of serpent-like form,
frequently seen and described by
credulous sailors, imaginative
landsmen, and common liars.
Land o’ the Leal.—The home of
the blessed after death—Paradise,
not Scotland.
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