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Modern Etiquette

By Roberta Leo

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0. what type of writing paper should a man use for his personal correspondence?

A. It should always be conser- vative. Plain white or cream. or gray or granite. or a deep blue paper of medium or larger size. and stamped with his address or his initials or. for social corres- pondence, with his crest, is in good taste. -

Q. Is it all right to send a. Christmas card to someone who L5 in deep mourning

A. Yes. if its picture in some way illustrated the birth of Christ or the promise of peace. or if its message be of loving friendly -thought. Don't. send a gay card shouting "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."

Q. When buttering a piece of bread at the dinner table, should one hold it in one hand or keep it on the plate?

A. It is better to hold the bread against the plate while butterizig it.

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Painting Blackboards

First paint the blackboard with ordinary glossy black paint. Then. when this is dry. apply a coat of black paint mixed with turpentine instead of oil; this will dry it dead black.

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"Did father seem pleased when you told him of the 52.000 you have saved?" asked the newly en- gaged girl of her fiance.

THEGIJARDIAN DECEMBER 17, 1951

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By luau W. Barton. nu).

DETECTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE ,

In the great majority of cases. patients consult a physician be- cause of some symptom or symp- toms present. the first symptom being pain. The physician exam- ines the patient; and tries to de- tect the cause of the pain.

However, detection in a real sense. states Dr. Martin L. Levin. Albany. New York. in The Journal of the American Medical Associa- tion, is when the physician exam- ining a. patient, looks for disease other than that which is respon- sible for the illness of which the patient complains. A woman was examined within a few months by a distinguished surgeon because of an enlargement of the thyroid gland and by nn eminent heart specialist because of symptoms of heart failure. Both examinations failed to detect cancer in the right breast which was diagnosed by a general pl-at-iitionor a few weeks later. "Possibly had the tumor tcancerl been in the left breast. "says Dr. Levin." the heart spec- lzilist inight have detected it dur- ing the course of his examination.

"Early clinical diagnosis refers to the identification or finding of the nature or cause of the illness early in its clinical course. that; is, as soon as it produces symptoms or illness. Detection. on the other hand. is the diagnosis of disease before the clinical course or symp- toms have begun."

We can thus get an idea of how important is a thorough physical examination in chronic disease.

"Some further indication of the importance of the chronic diseases today is given by the fact that al- most four out of five deaths oc- curring in the United States and Canada. in 1948 were attributed to a chronic disease," Dr. Levin goes on. "Of these. about one-fourth were caused by a disease which could be called detectable such as

nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys). tuberculosis. diabetes, heart disease. epilepsy. syphilis.

cancer and others.

"The best way to detect chronic disease in its early stages is for every doctor to practice detection in his own office." This is the method of life insurance compan- ies in giving free physical exam- inations to policy holders. Chronic diseases are thus detected and "preventive" advice given.

By having it periodic physical examination, including a dental exarnlnatlon. we would all obtain

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Following a thorough examina- tion the patient asked. "What is wrong with me. doctor?"

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New December continues to spin the wheel of fortune of -the year and all too soon in day: which have a desire to lengthen, it will come to a stop. Then the old tired weeks and months. bearlnz with them many is disappoint-ment. many a deferred hope and many a dream come true will lie in the past and a new stretch of time ever fresh and hopellll Shin milk" on towards the future.

"ro look ahead to Christmas even from the summer seemed a long time but it Jamie commented yesterday, with a smile of anticipation. The fam- ily from the house "in the road" had dropped by to make a pleas- ant break in our quiet afternoon and remained to join us at eup- per . . . A pot-luck meal it was. Karolyri contributed an apple pie towards it. and Jeanie a share of the chicken that had lost its head at week-end. and was being served roasted and cold according to a preference of the younger farmer, who fancies it better that way.

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We looked into this and that jar and cupboard and were sur- prised to find that even as anoth- e: woman's store nf old. ours which we had supposed was sadly diminished. also helped to make adequate fare. ”I think" grand- daughter remarked with convic- tion to Gage. her chosen compan- ion. "grandmothers" supplies nev- er run out!" And the two. she blue- eyed and fair and he pink-cheel:- ed and dark, laughed merrily to- gether. glad perhaps to believe that such 9. thing could be true. She had brought the offering of food from the house across the lane and now well pleased with the company, decided to stay and dine with them. The three occupy seats along one side of the table and to us are interesting guests. . . .

Jamie, turning ten shortly, is fl quiet thoughtful lad inclined to be studious and now is of much assis- tance to his father about the farm. We remember that on that even- ing which had taken his mother away to her folks in town for a much needed rest, he put his head on his arms on the table beside which he sat, and cried very quiet- ly as might one many years old- er bearing the thought of parting. Until we said: "Noiv. however are we going to get this sleeping lad into his pyjamas and bed?" "And he forgot his present grief in help- ing us. That is Jamie - a helpful fel- low. a. patient and affectionate brother. He is perhaps not so much taken up with the farming as is granddaughter or Gage. but he admires and is kind to the stock and takes care that none of them. least of'all the three pawed round of choring. But unlike two white cat, is overlooked in the halter or lead out a calf for the boys we knew, he is not one to joy of it. nor has be ever shown the least inclination to bridle a horse. 0 I 0

But granddaughter, given 9. year or two will bridle a horse. one finds her in a. stable lost in the ad- miration of these, and just to be allowed to stroke a velvet muzzle gives obvious pleasure to her. And what of Gage. turning five? Be- cause he devotes his time to fol- lowing his father, he is well ac- quainted with the ins and outs of the charms. He is merry and quick the one of all to propose: "What do you say to filling her woodbox?" and tackles the work with a will. And what of Mack, past two - our hope of this place? He is lit- tle and dear and as blissfully un- aware of our hopes for him as he is over the coming of Christ- mas, And which is best loved? We have discussed this with James to find that none domin- ates our affection or esteem, but all have their separate and equal place in our hearts.

Until tomorrow - - Diary - - Good-night . . . . .

How Can I l l I By Anne Ashley

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Q. How can I restore flannels that have been badly washed. and are hard and shrunken?

A. These flannels can be re- stored to their former softness by soaking them in gasoline for a few hours, then washing in soft soap suds as usual, following with a rinse in clear water of the same temperature.

Q. How can I sweeten the earth around my house plants?

A. Working some coffee grounds frequently into the earth around the house plants will sweeten it and cause the plants to thrive.

Q. How can I mix I good lin- oleum polish?

A. Mix 1 cup of melted paraf-

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DEIAR. MISS DIX: Is it a working wife'e duty and responsibility to supply all the furniture for a home for her husband and Iteplon? is she supposed to pay back bills, accumulated before her marriage? Must she do without things herself to buy clothes for husband and stepson? Must she provide spending money for her husband for gambling and drinking, while he raises the roof if she spends 53.00 of her own earnings for a lamp? 1: it her job to do all the household chores. in- cludlng care of the furnace. cleaning of cellar and yard besides the regular housework of washing. ironing and sewing? '

Is she supposed to raise her husband's boy alone (his father has no control over -bin)? The boy has a mean, ugly disposition. is spoiled and defiant. Must have his own way in everything. Must the wife-as a mother-tolerate the boy's tantrums. lying. dirty habits, nasty speech and fault-finding? Is it her duty to put up with all this at home and go to work too?

My husband says yes; I don't agree. I think he was looking for a good thing; he wants a home but none of the expe se involved; a mother for his boy but no responsibility. And'I'm tire of ii!

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ANSWER: I should think you would be tired of it: to continue the questioning trend. "Have you a backbone or not?" You are very definitely being used as a soft touch and whether you continue in that role or not is up to you. Your husband and his son sound like tr couple of first-class heels and I can't see what you get out of your marriage at all.

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l'0l.'R. JOB IMPOSSIBLE

You can scarcely be expected to discipline a. boy who has been as thoroughly ruined as your stepson. To be expected to handle such an impossible job besides going out to earn the fnmily's com- forts and luxuries is too much! Adding on the impossible task of catering to a husband lncklng nll concept of consideration or co-open ation mukes your whole situation one that only an urch-angel could handle.

It is impossible to change two men of such undesirable and fixed habits. so you must be the one to change. Stop being a doormut. Either be a wage earner or a homemaker: in this case don't try to be both. Let hubby work for his own drinking and gambling money; spend your earnings for your own comfort-and better put some away for the rainy day that looms just around the corner.

To salvage any peace or happiness from this almost hopeless marital wreck requires the utmost firmness on your part. You must decide exactly what your physical or emotional capacities are; don't go beyond them. Make a definite statement of what you expect your husband and stepson to do in maintaining the home: if they fail to co-operate. lessen your own efforts. Give up your job, if necessary. but dontt let the men put till the burden of maintaining the home on your shoulders. Remember. nothing will accomplish a change except firmness and resolute determination.

DEAR DOROTHY DIX: I am 20 years old and planning to be- come engaged to a boy three month: younger than I. We want to be married next summer. but our problem is that he is of a different nationality and insists that at the wedding both his family and mine should be dressed ns he wishes (in evening clothes). My family thinks it silly to wear them. Also, at the reception he wants his style of cooking. and my family disagrees on that because they, don't like it. This is leading to constant arguments every time we bring up the subject of the wedding.

ANSWER: It is customary for the bride and her family to set the pattern for a wedding and the reception, with, of course as much consideration for the wishes of the groom's family as can be accord- ed. VVhen differences as varied as those existing in your case occur. It 18 Practically impossible to compromise. Since your family is pay- ing for the entire affair. they should be the ones to decide what food is to be served, and what the wedding party should wear. Naturally

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DEAR DOROTHY DIX: M th Fmlld W110" your advice on thlrs Ipiigobleermfml ftiarl1.he1r7 hallivde "' have zml 8 170? 21. We have gone together for a year. are en- gage an plan to get married soon. Do you think we are too young? DOROTHY JEAN ANSWER: Yes. I do think you are be

You follovy my advice you'll wait at le st with the wedding pldns. a

th too young to marry. If of th a year before going ahead ' course. ere are other things to con- fgeingggcclgayoghgagent irgentioned. Can your fiancee support you.

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

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Antenna, antecedent. rtnteseptic, ariteceseor.

4. What does the word "rotund- ity" mean?

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CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

Part Two

She. opened the glove compart- ment to see whether he might have left in it anyth.ng of impor- tance, but found only a map. a pair of shabby pigskin gloves and a magazine. After she had retum- ed her car to the garage she went up the steps of the house looking at the magazine. It was the New Yorker. the last issue but one. It was opened halfway through; the first thing her eyes fell on was A Tiffany ad. with a start, she re- cognized her ring.

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