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Many hospitals and also many

clans today are establishing clinics to make sure that the overweight patient is not overweight because of undernou- Viiy of one or more of the glands

of the body. particularLv the thyroid gland in the neck, the overactivity of which is called

goiter or Grave's disease.

Metabolism is the rate or meas- ure of the working processes of the bodymheart beat. respiration. circulation of the blood. What is called the basal metabolism rate (B. M. R.) is the rate at a resting state. meaning mental. physical and emotional rest with no digest- ion or absorption of food going on in the body. A person lying motion- less and relaxed, 12 to 14 hours after the last meal. at ordinary room temperature. is considered to be in a resting state. While he is lying quietly. the amount of oxygen he is using to keep the body pro- cesses going is measured.

It has been found that for each liter (about one quart) of oxygen he breathes into his lungs he has manufactured heat equal to the burning of 4.8 salaries of food. By measuring the amount of oxygen used or breathed in for a few min- utes in this resting state. the amount used during the entire 24 hours can be calculated.

Naturally a man weighing 209 pounds or a woman weighing 150 pounds will require more oxygen than a man of 150 pounds or a woman of 120 pounds. Also a boy of 16 mighr require more than a girl of 16. The amount of oxy- gen needed depends upon the size or skin surface of the body. The heat pro- duction per square meter (is little more than a square yardl is ac- cepted es the measure of the rest- ing heat production of an indivi- dual. It is called the basal (lowest) metabolism.

By estimating the amount of body surface. the physician knows by the amount of oxygen used whether the individual has a nor- mal rate. Taking the normal rate at too. if rate is more than 115 or less than 85 (plus or minus 15b he tries to find the reason. If over 115. he will look for disturb- ance of thyroid gland (goiter) or infection of some kind. 11! under 85. he expects to find that the thy- roid ls underactive.

However. if the physician feels that the patient is not completely relaxed. is upset in mind when

test is made. he will have one or two further tests made.

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Roll the leftover mashed pota- toes into patties immediately upon taking them from the table, Place the patties in the refriger- awr and use at the next meal by rolling in flour and cooking slowly in the frying pan with three table- spoonfuls of drippings.

Cleaning the Hands

wlhen dirt is ground into the hands. rub them thoroughly with Vaseline Jelly, allow it to remain on for thirty minutes. and then wash the hands.

New Baking Till

The new baking tin will give much better service if it is heated until blue in the oven before being used.

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one cup sifted cake flour. 5 eggs. separated. teaspoon grated lemon juice. '2 teaspoon cream of tartar, '4' teaspoon salt. cup sugar. Sift flour 3 times. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; add lemon rind and juice and continue beating until very thick. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy, sprinkle salt over top and continue beating until stiff enough to form peaks but not dry. Grad- ually beat in sugar, adding about 2 tablespoons at a time. Fold in well-beaten egg yolks. then grad- ually fold in flour, sifting about It cup at a time over the surface. Turn into ungreased 9-inch lube pan and bake in slow oven (325 deg. F.) about i hour. Invert pan on a. rack until cake is cold. or about 1 hour. Gently remove from pan. Yield: 8 portions.

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THE mentality is keyed to high purpose, with important matters coming up for decision. perhaps with new contracts or agreements to be carefully considered. Change. travel, also writings and all per- taining to publishing and ccn1-

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By I. M. Macnruiw

There! a singular system In France relative to the adoption of children. A family who has none. adopts as their own a child belong- ing to a friend. or perhaps some poor family. The adoption is record- ed by civil authorities and the child becomes heir-at-law to the property of its new parents and they are bound to support as though it was their own flesh and blood.

There are size million T. V. sets in the U. S. A. The skylads is one of the most powerful single engine planes (5.500 H. P.) Armed with rockets, torpedo guns. etc., it is a dangerous war baby. If you would offend your friends give them ad- rise.

The ancient Peruvians had a. uni- que method of expressing their thoughts, namely. by using knotted ribbons of different colors. which they called ”Qulp0es". The ribbons were used in place of writing. This ad is oopled from an island news- paper. Date Jan 1. law . . "we have superb cashmere, lime. print- ed cotton, fine flavored and strong Jamacla and Demerara rum, Rus- sian indigo, real Scotch whiskey. candy, herrings, molames, bricks. ladies lace mlts. etc." 'l'hat's my idea of a general store.

The American cents minted in 1787 bore this motto: "Mind your own business." All 20 cent pieces were discontinued in 1878.. Parsons unable to read have no vote in the state of Connecticut. The world's largest libraries: Biliotheque Na- tional. Parls 3,000,000. vols.

British Museum, London. 2.000.000 vols.

Imperial Library, st. 1.500.000 vols.

Library of Congress. Washington 1,000,000 vols.

Vavlid marriages were once per- formed in the garden of the gulf by schoolteachers. . .A combination of the letters Ough. is pronounced in seven different. ways, 0, UP, OF. UP, OW, 00, OCK. . .Monkeys have fewer parasites than most animals. salt exudes from the pores of their skin and alheres to the hair and it is for these that the animals are continually searching. The first Almanac published in this province came from the printing office of James D. Hazard. Date 17, Char- lotetown used to be spelled thusly: Charlotte Town The dandelion received its name from the lion- shaped teeth of its leaves. It is a Native of Europe Before the Civil War a buffalo was called a boss and a bullalo calf a bossy. The latin word for ex is bos, and quite likely the first person to coin the word "bossy" had a sense of hum- OLIL.

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mercial deals, thrive. However, under an expansive and experi- mental mood it is quite probable that over-acting, jumping at con- clusions, or other extravagances or over-optimistic outlook, could be- set hazard or downright ltkss. It might be well to keep the brakes on, lest funds. ideas. or plans be imperiled.

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is, may find their minds keyed to high amibitions and aspirations with much versatility and eagerness to make changes. undertake expen- sive contracts. make commitments. but possibly with hazardous de- nouements. With a keen urge to- ward the extravagant. prodigal and over-expansive, its zeal could finally spell loss. It would be wise to pause for due study of all angles or proposals from important sources.

A child born on this day shmild have an alert and keen mentality with inclinations to expensive and optimistic nature. This may beget financial lnvolvements.

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "The condition of his af- fairs were deplorable, and he was soon completely surrounded by creditors."

g 2. What is the correct pronunc- iation of "residue"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Califlower, calisthenics, calculator. calumny.

4. What does the word "preggn. timent" mean?

5. What is a word beginning With is means "dishonorable"'f

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1- Say. ”The condition of his affairs was deplorable. and he was soon (omit completely) surroundgd by creditors." 2. ronounce rez-1-du, i as in it unstressed. u as in use, accent first syllable. 3. Cauliflower. 4.A feeling that something will happen. 'The woman had a pre- sentlment that all was not well

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Prospective Foster Parents Ask Which Costs More To Bring Up

' inz DEAR. Miss Dix: My husband and I are considering adopt h a child. but We do not know which Iex to choose. Which costs t 6

most to rear. a Kiri or H 503'?

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mswaa: If there are any Immicl on "I" gubject, I have never seen them. -but I Ih”"lfh":; think that there would be alhallenhy Y0; wee difference in dihei lcost. So dont let that n u on in your E63011- ), In former times. when 503'! W979 b31Ve" 3' more elaborate education than girls. 1:1 0Y have been a more exlmnilve luxury I arch a jig H; but nowadays girls go to college also. so tat mead of expense 1, the "me for both sexes. As or On- - - and clothes and cars and what )'0UllE85li:!l;)3ze':Il”;fICthe sider the necessities of life. it is 313 0' 0"? imd 5 ha ” other so for as the dollars 30-

YOU HAVE YOUR CHOICE

Of course, one of the advantages of adopting a child is that YOU can see beforehand what you are 39m"3 and pick ou'iothI,el(sexWxl'i:c: ll: color of hair and eye; 3'0" W5nl-- l"5l93d "5 hwmg 3 ea and at stark leaves on your doorstep. You literally My )'1::rbm”" 3'" emwe your choice. and whichever you. choose it is gain! 9 and t9” R luxury, so there isn't any use in haggling over the price an a rig girl when you want a boy or a boy when you want a izirl. bemuse 30'-1 think the upkeep of one will be a little cheaper than the ofhenf t u Of course. the kind of baby you prefer is purely H'mHlG9F I; l agha- Pcople who have their own almost always ask for boys. red 3 rejoicing when one COIIGESCGMIS C0,C0m9 f0 5 l3m”3" 1

At least that has been the attitude in the 1389- but of late Wm having he", 8 drug on the markgg the girl baby stock has gone UP- Before the emancipation of women and their entrance into the com- mercial world. daughters were a burden On lhelr P8l'9lllv5 bwim-"9 "my bad to he supported until some man came along and relieved the fam- ily of its lead. The modern girl has changed all this. She gets a job and becoaies self-sustaining quite as early as her brother does. and In the ma Cir of helping the family she is far more reliable than he is. And it s the girls that Father and Mother look to. to take rare of them in H1”; old age. There are far more men supporting their Wives father! 5" mothers than are supporting their own.

Furthermore. a girl baby stands twice the chance of brlnglnz 313' unction on her parents and gratifying their ambition that a boy 50!” because she may I-fet into lhe Spolllilht IP75?" bY mam": 3 wcce” ” some particular line, and if she doesnt she may mI1"!'Y Slime ma" who does.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am a girl of 14. but mature for my Bl:e- My parents won't let me go out with hoY5- Tl"-'79 is 3 b9Y 01 wt wh” u very nice to me, that I like as a friend. The other day he askgd true to go for a ride with him. .1 knew it I, asked to so I wouldl cider; bldden. so I said I was going to a girls house to see her- l 1'1

Ret home at the appointed time and my father was so angry he threatened to send me to a reform school. I didn't. do anything wroniz and I don't want to do anything wrong. but I'd like to have a little pleasure like the other girls have. Shall I run away from home where

loam not wanted? Please tell me the right thin! to do. R. V. W.

ANSWER: At 14 you are still a child. R. V. W.. and you must submit to your parents even when you think their restrictions are un- fair. Don't think of. such a thing as running away from home. because that will put a hint on your name that you would never live down. Of course. at 14 it is natural that you should Want 10.80 about with boys, but even if your parents deny you that now. you ve X05 3 long, long time to enjoy yourself stretching out before You-

But I could weep over the mistake that your parents. and all other overly strict parents. make when they try to drive y0uI'I8!l9l'3 with tan tiglit n rein. It is far. far better to let even a young girl meet nice boys in her own home than it is to force her to meet boys on the street or in a corner drug store and go with them heaven knows Where.

And I wish I could make all parents understand what a crime they commit when they scar a young girl's mind with the threat of sending her to a reform school. Of course, the parents don't mean what they say. but it burns in a young girl's soul. It alienate: her from her parents and sometimes the suggestion makes her live up to their accusation.

DEAR MISS DIX: My husband is always telling me that I am not, worth killing, that he is going to trade me off for a dog and then kill the dog. lie also tells me he would be glad if I would leave him so he can marry a rich woman because he is tired of workln8- D0 you think he is tired of me and wants me to 80? E P F i

ANSWER: I Ihould gather as much from his remarks. He cer- tainly gives no earmarks of being a kind and loving husband. and. it seems to me that the best thing you can do is to walk out on him. You have nothing to lose by going.

DOROTHY DIX cannot personally reply to readers. but will Ins- wer letters of general interest through her column.

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A man walked into a pub and asked for a double whisky in s long-stmnmed glass. when the drink was handed to him he pour- ed the whisky on the floor, ate all the glass except the bit at the bot- tom. and walked out of the place.

The barman stared after him in amazement. Then, turning to a customer leaning against the bar. -he remarked: "Funny man. that!"

"He must be." replied the cus- tomer. He's left the best bit."

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The area of the mainland of Australia is estimated at 2.948.366 miles.

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And so. helping us out in more than one dheciion. yesterday we added items at buying to our linen closet. This we may say bears no resemblance at all either in space or quantity stored, to those be- longing to story "to the lovely mansions of the south. and kept under lock and key. We recall that from those well-stocked shel- ves, the squire's lady selected her daily requirements of beautiful lavendered sheets. heir towels and pillow-slips. her coverlets and "shame." with the willing assist- ance of cause. of one or more colored "Auntles" or ”Mammies" . . . and dear, clear, we suppose lint on occasion. Our stock of lin- ens is adequate but neither large nor select. Nor do we own any pieces marked: "His" or "Here" or initialled with a "J" or an "E." Ours is made up of a mixture, the better and the humble. House- cleaning time discloses that we still have a remnant of that which to linger over is to sigh. These are of the ever esteemed variety we ”brought from home." To speak or them in the hearing of grand-daughter is to bring forth such questions as: "When was that. Nanna?-Were you ever a girl? - What color then was your hair?" And "What was gran'd.addy then? A boy. You only a girl and he just a boy? 1SI.i't,.ill&l'. very funny!"

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We added sheets and pillow slips to maintain our supply at a head, a soft blanket or two of the flan- nelette kind and an Indian one to replace one aged and thinning but full of liistory. It is indeed "pass- ing strange" and touching. the story a bit of rag can tell. the fond memories a piece of silk ur print can bring back to mind from the years. N patchwork quilt, only is collection of this and that and pieced at random can hold more fascinating tales in its folds than a libmry shelf. How we have enjoyed listening to these in our day! A finger pointing. a tremulous voice pausing while fading eyes looked away beyond us and into a past we knew noth- ing of - A bit of a loved ones "appearing-out" gown - and she "dead now and gone!" A scrap of velvet. ”Her first Sunday dress!" A piece of plaid "that was one of my mvn -- and right. bonny it was. when the new was on it!" "And that? Ah, I mind that as though it were yesterday -and himself now years in his grave. his a bit of his wedding- coat. Ay, that's what that is."

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Our blanket now faded and thin -what tales of its service and all. we can recall on a dour January night like this. with the wind high in the chimney and flurries of snow against these old windows! It is on just such a night as this, and we snug by the fire together. that we can best remember the past. We can see that flock of ducks as clearly now as we did the gulls that hovered above-our fields this morning, though the former are only in mind. Noisy happy hungry fovwls they were, waddling about the yards or breaking water in fetching rip- ples on the placid mill-pond. They were so pretty, ilhe ducks more plainly ganbed but plump and matronly among the rest. decked out in more resplendent plumage. We were loath to part with -them when the season of marketing ap- peared and the last offering of grain we carried them was not a pleasant duty to fulfill . . . But out of the returns, meagre in those days to be sure, we made a purchase to keep that summer evergreen. "Do you know. gran'- daddy how Nanna bought this old blanket?" granddaughter drew his attention to both old and new to- day. James sh his head. "She bought it with so e duck-money!" the small one beamed merrily "yes -she grew a flock of ducks!”