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A Popular Belief That Is Unfounded Experiments made by scientists to determine whether there is any foundation for the popular belief that a rattlesnake will jot crawl over a hair rope show that such a belief has no i foundation .in fact < * 4 < ' • TYPES OF GIRLS ■ - Take .Your Pick, 1 But Watch I Your Step I.J'-’.. • I By Beatrice Fairfax | Some time ago I printed a letter |ln this column from a girl who voiced the complaint, which has .* been echoed by so many, that 1 modern men value only girls « Who indulge in promiscuous pet :ting. In commenting on her let* I ter I suggested that young men 'reading it might like to come to their own defense and refute the Accusation. . u'" ’ - Among numerous replies re ceived Is the following from “A ■ Student at M. I. J.” “Dear Miss Fairfax: "Ybu just bet we young men have something to say in our own defense regarding petting. ■ “I believe there are three gen oral types of young women —the flapper, the buddy, and the per fect companion. Q' "There are. from all outward appearances, more flappers than anything else. There are more ..girls who are perfect companions than girls who are buddies. "The question before us is: Why do men seem to always I Want to neck? I "Every young man . has two I sides to his nature; a wholesome * side—-and one not so wholesome. "I ask you, what does a man aee when he walks down the street nowadays? Does he see a multi tude of sweet, dimpled girls in calico dresses and sun bonnets? Or does he see a lot of girls with short skirts and flimsy dresses, strutting their stuff? How in the world can a normal man refrain from stamping each of these sweet painted damsels in his own thoughts with the same brand. What side ot his own nature does this sort of thing bring out? He knows that all he needs is a good > line,’ applied with plenty of tech nique. in order to Induce her to «Mr»tch out her arms for his ca- out «... ..... n TOOTHSOME RECIPES || -ft ___ . - I Since the dictum of the "apple n day” as preventive medicine, Kur diets have' become more and ■ better regulated. Most of us now g live according to the rules—two ■ green vegetables a day. fruit twice fa day. orange juice once a day, a ’ quart of milk a day for children— a pint for adults with a careful •ye on frequent eating of spinach, liver and eggs lest we grow These are all good rules and wise ones and have done much to make us healthier and happier human beings. But adults may prefer their milk quota in the form of cheese occasionally and •ggs at some meal other than breakfast. Frequently the com bihation of eggs aqd cheese is '.relished, .particularly on those ’Jsprlng days when something hearty, but tempting'is in order. • W Vegetable Luncheori Ramekins To each cup of cooked chopped spinach or other greens, add two beaten eggs and seasoning. Pack into greased custard cups and aet in a pan of water. Cook In mod erate oven (525 F.) or on top of stove until firm in center. Turn out of cups on rounds of buttered toast and serve With cheese sauce. Egg Luncheon Entree This recipe with a roll, a green ■alad. and a cup of coffee makes a satisfactoiy lunch. To four eggs slightly beaten add 1 cup of Wellseasdhed chicken stock, 1 teaspoonful of salt, % tea spoonful of white pepper, and a dash of cayenne. Strain, and fill buttered timbale molds, or a ring mold if the larger dish is preferred, and set into a pan of hot water. Bake in a very slow oven. Turn out on a hot platter, garnish with parsley, and serve with cheese sauce. Cheese Sauce Melt 1U tablespoonfuls of but ter. add Hi tablespoonfuls of flour. % cup of milk, and % cup ?fcof cheese cut in small pieces. Sea son to taste with salt" and pepper. Savoy Eggs Put Into an ortielet pan two table spoonfuls of ’ butter, four tab'e ppoonsful of chopped green pep per. one teaspoonful of tomato cat sup, and two tablespoonfuls of grated cheese. Cook ,two minutes t and then add six eggs which haVe been well beaten and mixed with H cup of cream. Stir and cook until thick, adding salt and pepper to taste. Servo with toast points. LOOK at /VTKT Z yw'SHOES! V4&\ * I To get ahead in the world, fL be neat! Lay the founda* ’ll i tion with polished shoes. I 2«1 '■ i THE HOME SHOE POLISH J tools* XS* ** oH dewlm CHIC CHERIE LATEST FASHIONS f7/\ \/l C wilMWi /I I iMMM Vv / J/ / 'I ' I ill \1 vSk I M wTS 1 / lARk i'|| | I\T \I /v I—/'. . The scenery says it’s London, but Cheris . notices that the styles are much the same. The two hats in the lower left-hand corner of this picture, for instance. The one with the conven tional stitched curls over the earn—she saw that in New York a couple of weeks ago. The other one—felt with braid curls—would be quite at resaes. That goes for type Num ber One—the flapper. "The buddy is a girl who neu tralises both natures of a man. She does not inspire him with the desire either to make love to or marry her. But he likes her com-. ‘ pany and feels that he can confide in her without having hia secrets broadcast. ' ’ ’ . • “The third type of girl—the per fect companion—brings out a man's wholesome nature. She in spires him to want to make some thing of himself and awompHsh something worth while in Uf*- Parental Law —Breaking Example for Children By Constance Cameron 1 ' It was an average home, com fortable, with money for a few recreations, a few good books and : means to entertain friends quite often. “Boy! The new car is a peach.” gloated the father radiantly. “Did fifty -five with her this afternoon.” The door bell rang and his tiny boy trotting at his side, the father answered it. The little son watched his father greet the drap per young man who had driven up in a little car, pay him some money, thank him and bring' a , mysterious package Into the house. ’ ■ " ' - " "What’s that?” Inquired the son. . - r > ■ “Refreshments . for mother’s bridge battle tonight, son.; A .million smiles to the quart. Here you are. old girl. Let’s sample this and see if it> as good as we used to get from Bert.” Small glasses, wee nips to taste “the stuff.” Son asks for some, but is refused. “Hope I’m lucky tonight,” laughs Mother, bustling about dishing up peas and a roast. "I won three dollars at bridge this afternoon. This is jnyylucky day." Ask the average mother If she wants her son to gamble, break United States’ laws, or to drink? The odds are that she will say "Igo.” BUT. how can we train children (who are, after all, future ' FASHION’S FANCIES Appearing in Parts, pleated skirts and triangular scarfs of printed silk are among, the latent sports wear novgltiss. In these sets the skirts are semi-made, so as to be easily fitted to their prospective wearers. When Shades of Evening Fall those who . are clad in lustrous satin evening wraps vastly prefer high shades <to delicate tints. Rich, glowing, bright colors definitely take precedence over pastel tones. Clre satin is an ultra-smart fabric for many. of these evening coat*. 1 5 Velveteen Even Reigns in Rain due to a new process by which this )M>pular fabric is rubberized. Raincoats ot -plain, and also of reptile-marked; velveteen have stunning little cloche hats of the ‘ same material. Tho National Daily • "WEDNESnAY. MAY 16, 1028 THE WASHINGTON TIMES J ■ ; ... ■7/ ■ ' ■ wants to make her happy. She doesn’t regard the things he does for her as just owing to her. But a man is a natural provider, and if a girl rjecelves his offerings graciously he will want to shower • attentions upon her and lay at her feet everything he possibly can. “Now for some advice: When a girl objects to his petting a man may think she is just a little coy and may not take “No" for an answer. When a man is roysed sometimes he hates being*refused. So, if you do not wish to pet. It is best to say so tn emphatic laug- ► citizens), as law-abiding ones. - when they see in their homes the breakage of laws day after day. Sonny, aged 7, knows that It is against the law to go over a cer tain numhfi ’of miles an hour in an automobile in his State. His father, to whom he looks as an ex ample in manliness, to be aped and copied even to his mannerisms of hitching up his trousers every few minutes, bursts in like a small . boy and announces gleefully that If You Want Health, Stretch! By Maria Jeritza PrimaM>onna of the Metropolitan Opera Company, One of the Most Beautiful Women of the Day Many persons will tell you, with a rather superior air, that, they do not exercise. “I am careful about what I eat, tout I exercise very little,” said a stage beauty in a recent inter view over the radio. The statement i/ self-contradic tory in her case. For the young lady in question is a professional dancer. And every dancer gets an abundance of regular, ays temtic 'exercise through her work, whether or not she takes setting up exercises. The woman who sits at a desk seven or eight hours daily, stands behind a sales counter, or lounges idly, giving directions and orders to servants, is not living a nor mally active life. She is not get ting the exercise- every human being needs and enjoys. Exercise is even more normal than eating, authorities will -tell you. Stretching and twisting exer cises are priceless for this physi cally inactive woman. They do z for her what a good stretch does MONOXIDE TEST Experts have been engaged in Paris, France, to discover a rem edy to check poisonous gas from the exhaust of automobiles. One section has been assigned the less dangerous but older smoke nui sance. The other section is to study the motor exhaust. Sulphur ous acid, experts say, emanates from the increasing traffic jams and some factory chimneys, and the frequent high humidity of the city is said io transform this into suip.iii’.it: acid. Timely Topics A wind machine, w-hich can be turned in any direction, used to generate electric power, is operated near Indio, Calif. Propellers in side the tube are turned by. the wind. In an effort to cut down con traband smuggling, foreigners will be allowed to enter Mexico only at recognized gateways, where official government immigration officers are located. Babyscolds I are soon “nippsd in the bud* without "dosing” by use of-" V«cks ▼ Vai»o Rub Over 21 Million Jan Uaod Yearly home on Fifth Avenue. Cheneys coat has one of those wide wrappy collars’that are cut in one with the coat, and wide cuffs of fur. Dinas coat is stifehed on the slant wherever possible and has a jabot collar, much wider, on one side than on the other. The coats in the background show various style features; princess lines, front drapes and back yokes. uage, although nbt to ad ugly way. If he a good hkrd "swat” him you mean what you’ Say.-Swnh is out of the ordinary fdir a <ftman. After that he will show the jitmost respect for you. jg j “For the flapper. I Iftve only a loud, coarse guffaw; a/gind, re spectful whzsper of confidence for the buddy, and UnuQered thoughts ot deep, sincere appreciation for the Perfect Companion, who can make a man place her on a pedes tal and bow bis head before her shrine, 1 like to think of the girl ♦ he has broken the speed law by so many mile* per hour and gotten away with it. Sonny listens—his father has done something excep tional. The law says “No." but he has done it and gotten away with out a scratch- Fine. Sonny will do likewise when the opportunity presents itself. Sonny hears adults talk of “Pro hibition” and learns that it means that no intoxicating liquors are to flow freely as of old. Dad greets q for a cat or dog. Umbering and stretching every muscle, starting up circulation, feeding the skin tissue with oxygen. Fat .never cUngs to a well-exercised muscle, nor is it emaciated. If you are very young and Short, plenty of stretching exer cises each day may add an ipch to your height, and if you are tall they will give you grace and poise to carry your height well. ‘Smartness Checked for Youngsters’ The Washington Times 15c Practical Pattern Made of Substantial Craft Paper (Not Tissue) Young fashionables have adapted for their very own every smart style, ahd fabric favored in the \ grown-up mode. Pattern 1543 ex- / ' y \ presses chic in every line, and \ detail, the unusual pointed vestee i I wit/i corresponding points in pockets \ , t - and flaps,* the adorable close fit- X ting collar, the tiny puffed sleeves. \ Red and white checked gingham /v s. fashions this smart bloomer frock, with plain white linen or pique v for the collar, cuffs, vestee and • fWOIfA. Docket flaps. Printed linen, challis • mEw/A or sateen are equally appropriate • MHFTnIu-B \ and launder as well as gihgham. ’ Buttons on vestee and pockets add I mßyaSwl / a chic touch. \ Size 4 requires 2 yards of 36 to \ £ hstojWA 40-inch material, % yards of 36- \ ’ 3lw I inch trimming material. For each oWjjTn'v 11 TJ SSfffi additional size add one quarter yard. 111 ± HjeS May be obtained in sizes 2 to 6. # : - tti:k 3fc This model is easy to make if you / = use this pattern, which is Individ- # 3. SF I ually hand-cut of substantial pa- I I per, not tissue. A perfect fit I / I in every size is guaranteed. / * / / Patterns wilt he delivered tn any IT? 1 \ / I / address upon receipt of 15c in V- _ / I coins or stamps, preferably coins. / I Always mention size wanted. A / \ I It Fashion book showing spring and V. / | \ summer styles will be sent upon J / I j /) receipt of 5 cents for mailing costs. v. 1 // Address all null and orders to 7 I The Washington Times Pattern / Department, 17 West 28th St., sew . York city. What Do You Know? ANSWERS TO TODAY’S TEST ■ Questions on Editorial Page , 1. Verdi. 2. Balfe. 3. Massenet. 4. Gounod. 5. von Flotow. 8. Democracy. 7. Cross. 8. Misery. 9. Lover. 10. Glory. 11. False—Faux means a blunder.. 12. False—Au revoir means until wf> meet again. 13. True. 14. False —Libretto i« the book which 9 contains word to an opera or musical comedy. 15. True. /OwßßwCTfl T iOmI H) alto b—■ ■»)» 11 " ll ” 1 ■ Another disappointment! It’s the same dress- ,hort J* p s^?iJt"^iJork tO ing room, but, as Dina says, it would also be the «[»9* J^ at^j resg of gr ay-blue tweed trimmed same in Hqng Kong or Jo’burg. It’s also the same doth tabs, fitted with a white crepe vest show —Dina’s show. Cherie has given thoughtful an d finished off by a silver fox scarf. She will attention to the styles on view-* moire after- not leave in such a Vth« on! noon coat, a coat with a deep V yoke on a eon- notace the of M,k ’ or the otfter on * trasting fabric, a bloused and belted coat with a of three tones of felt. who is a perfect companion as an unblemished pearl amid all the cheap and showy finery of ths twentieth century.” Here you have ’plain talk, girls, from a young man who is obvi ously telling you the truth about yourselves as he sees it. - Is it not a privilege to learn what, men honestly think about Sris? I feel that "Student at . I. J” expresses th® opinion of young men in general. Os course, if you choose to ap peal to the "less wholesome’’ side of s man’s nature by your dress. ♦ a bootlegger like an old friend “ and brings the forbidden stuff in and drinks it, amid roars of exult ant laughter. The .“bunch” has put something over on the Govern ment. , /. I hold nd brief for “prohibition,” but If it is a law which the ma jority do not approve of, the only constructive thing to drf is tn change it. not BREAK it. You particularly, if you have children in your home, are doing something ' * Stretching the muscles systemat ically keeps them supple, and suppleness is slimness and grace. There are ever so many good stretching and twisting exercises. Among the best —it should be part of evreyone’s daily regime—is the well known one that consists of bending down to touch the floor with the knees unbent. If you practice that exercise accurately. 50 times every day, you should posture. manner, the “come hither” look in your eyes, well and good. But do nqt complain If he treats you accordingly. And, above all, do nbt feel com "■ ■ plimented by petting, which is handed out promiscuously tp each girl of the minute. It is for you to decide which side of man’s nature you will ap peal to and bring out. Few will choose to be only the “buddy,” for girls long to be loved. The perfect companion is, of course, also a buddy to the man nt her ♦ a great deal farther reaching than « merely breaking this one law. 1 When you negotiate with the boot legger, you are instilling the idea in your child’s mind that there is a law, hut why pay any attention to it—break it, and exult in your triumph. Now, the only laws which affect,. • small child are the laws laid ~ down by the executive in charge of bis home pr, school. If you expect him toypbey either, you * never a thick waist or ab domen. Do not make the mistake, however, of trying It &0 times the first day. or you may be too stiff for any exercise the next few days. Use this stretching; exercies In working; about the house. When you drop your handkerchif or wish to pick up a pin, do so with out bending; your knees. The habit will help you keep limber and slender. Here’s another equally effectual exercse for stretching the muscle*, especially those of the waist, h#Ps and back: Stand straight with your weight over the balls of your feet. Raise your arms straight up. hugging them close to your head, and lock your fin gers high over your head. Now circle five times to the left, five times to the right, moving only from your waist, keeping your arms close to your head, hands clasped. Do this exercise with steady, swinging rhythm. At this time of year, outdoors calls to us. It is well to heed that call to good health and fun. ’ Whatever your activities may be. plenty of fresh air. sensible, well balanced food and normal exer cise of all the muscles every day, should keep you fresh as a May morning everyvday of the year. TEST SPEED OF LIGHT Two large, specially constructed mirrors, one on the siimmit of Mt. San Jacinto and the other about 80 miles away, on Mt. Wilson, have been installed for tests of the speed of light. Flashes of light are sent from one mirror tn the other and the speed is measured by the scientist with a delicate instrument known as an interferometer. Queer Doings The British Postoffice is experi menting with a process by which telegrams may be sent like pic tures and reach the persons to whom they are addressed as fac similes of the handwriting of the sender. Hungary has a military unit of bachelors, each six feet in height. When one of the guardsmen mar- • ries he is dropped from the ranks and replaced. , Bunions 1 f I Quick relief from pain Prevent shoe pressure At4ruf,ilwea>ul4«pt**tor«*jjc DX Scholl's Putont on-tht This Day in Our History The preferential treatment of American-owned vessels in re 'ffard to tolls caused a warm debate on the Panama Canal Mil in the United States House of Representatives on May 16, 1912. '■ J rr-- heart—but she is much more, as well. -It may be a little- 1 harder to grace a pedestal in the shrine of a man’s heart than to neck with him and earn in return his “loud guffaw.” But I believe every girl, if she- is honest with herself, will admtt'Jier dream of. happiness Is to be the : inspiration of the man she loves, his "pearl of great price." And that is the destiny I wish for each and .every girl who reads these words! b must set him an example of re- Ispect for the rules and laws of your country and immediate com munity. If your half-grown sqn loses hia week’s allowance shooting craps or in a poker game—before 7 you berate tjim soundly, think back and find out whether or -not you - have legitirriatized gambling by your. own actions. If you don’t want him to lose money in games of chance, don’t do it your sejf. After all, parents are not just the mothers and fathers of children, not just ths two crea tures who assisted in propagating the race, they are models for the children of their union. Those children .of yours are sure, and confident that you are perfect,- that you are RIGHT, until you disprove it, so it follows that they will strive to be like you. If you want Sonny to STOP when the traffic signal says "Stop!” (solely for his protection a» you know), it is up to you to atop when your government says stop—on any issue.* If you think it is unfair that the laws shall tell you to stop doing certain things, and if enough other people think, too, that it is unfair, the laws can be changed. But while they are In force, obey them, un less you want to create a law breaker in your child. Why should he feel that he has to obey you, if you do not obey the executive to whom you are re sponsible? 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You may be a chronic long-time suf- ■ J serer, you may have tried many things without „ mSmTbmwm ’ A relief, but do not give up hope before you know ! ; n what Aurine Ear Balsam can do for you. Dr. - •«.«. m •*» , J Edward Kolar. M. D„ said. “Aurine helped cases v J I had given up as hopeless. A truly remarkable ; ********* J scientific remedy.” ; ffiFM'afa. A Stop paying high prices for earphones, stop buying JmweSyWNRRSy . r expensive treatments and enjoy the glorious relief* a that more than 100,000 others have found, Aurine. A few drops in each ear and relief comes instantly. Mr. R. P. Maxwell, a well-known Deputy Sheriff, says, “Just started using my... second bottle and am glad to state that I can now hear my watch tfckv * Today was the first time, this summer, I heard the church bell ring. •» No matter how stubborn or what your trouble is, you must try Aurine. No risk, no chance, no doubt, Aurine must do the work or cost you nothing.. I Written Money-Back Guarantee With Each Package For Sale, and Onaraatood by all Fooplra Drag Staraa and other dmggl»t». ** CORRECT MANNERS Mrs. Cornelias Beeckauuk Moist Foods, DEAR MRB. BEECKMAN: When crisp fried bacon ’lb served is it proper to eat it with the fingers in theHpanner that fried chicken is eaten?. Don’t you think that ft is rather awk ward to convey crisp bacon to the mouth with a fork? -'•< A DAILY READER. ' No—for both Questions. Bacon, no matter how crisp, must be classed among the foods that make the fingers messy. And these foods, foods that soil the fingers, should, whenever possible, be eaten with the fork. As a mat. ter of fact, there are very few foods that should, with propriety, be eaten in the fingers. Remem ber the good old rule—"lf pos sible, use a fork!" (And. by the way. fried chicken should never be eaten in the fingers—except in private!) /, ‘ Choosing Hosiery DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN: < Which shade of hose do you think it Is preferable to wekr with a,navy blue georgette dress, having long sleeves, for an in formal party? "PETE." There are many shades of hose that are appropriate and har- .. monlous with navy blue, and the shade that you choose depends on the shade of your other ac cessories. If, for instance, you > choose one of the lovely new shades of beige, have it the sarpr shade as your purse, hat, gloves . and so forth. Household Hints Stains on piano keys will disap pear If rubbed with a‘mixture of whitening and methylated spirit. Oil stains should be rubbed with" a rag dipped In benzine. ADVICE TO LOVELORN —By Beatrice Fairfax The question Lonesome Lady asks. Is just a little out of the usual run of those asked me. For most of my letters are from girls who are still very young. But hers is an Interesting query and one which any girl may one day find herself wondering about. "DEAR MISS FAIRFAX: "I am just at the ago when it is hard to make new friends, and I never had the chance in my youth. "I nursed a sick ’mother for ten years, then I lost her. Now I am all alone. I had so little time to myself those years, that I didn’t give pleasure and the outside world, a thought. "I will be thirty my next birth day. Do you think there is any chance of my finding a true friend at my age?’* Is it possible to make friends at thirty? Is it possible to find love and happiness through Car riage at thirty? Is riot that ques tion, also, in your thoughts? Dear Ixmesome Lady, you are approach-; Ing now. the really lovely years of womanhood —years for which Im-: mature girlhood prepares. . , You are still in the prime of life and will be for many years- You will remain young in spirit and .appearance indefinitely, if you keep your mind open to all that is progressive and express active good will-toward all. I know many women who fell in love and married after thirty. One friend of mine who was wed at thirty-one, has three lovely .chil dren. Read and think, listen to good music, cultivate any gift y«U’ havg Be a true, interested friend those to whom your affection goeg out. Take care of yourself physft cally and keep very fit and afc tractive. There’s no reason what romance at its best should not stretch out before yon, my dear. At thirty a young woman is a. rose in full bloom. Labor Savers Scrubbing brushes should be rinsed thoroughly after use, shaken well to get rid of as much moisture as possible, and turned on their sides to dry. ' 4 Stains on aluminum and tin may be removed by rubbing with salt. •