Women's realm

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TEE GUARDIAN

JANUARY 10, 1952

That Boclyi OI Yours

By James W. laden. ID.

"A NEW DRUG FOR BWONCEIAI. ASTHMA

I have written recently about the drug khellin. used in controll- ing high blood pressure. It is ob- tained from a plant known in Arabic as khella and in English Is bishop's weed. It belongs to the carrot family, which also includes parsley. turnip, celery. anise. cara- way, and dill. That this drug has other uses is now apparent.

In Annals of Allergy. Minneap- olis, Drs. V. J, Derbes, R. J. White. J. Teverbaugh and others record two recent reports on the useyof khellin in asthma and describe their own observations on the use of khellin in 4.5 asthmatic pat- ients.

Khelllri was administered in 100 mg. doses to 20 patients by inlet!- tion into the muscles and to 25 patients by mouth. Good or excel- lent results were obtained in 12 and slight or no benefit in eight of those receiving intramuscular injection of the drug. Similarly. of the 25 pail;-iits who were given khellin by mouth, 14. had good or excellent results and 11 slight or no benefit.

Plain at the site of the reaction. '.headache and nausea were observ- ed in some patients.

One advantage of khellin is its prolonged action. Also. khellir should be particularly useful in asthmatics who always have high blood pressure

As stated before. there is no known drug that will permanently reduce high blood pressure. There are. of course, a number of drugs that will temporarily reduce high blood pressure and many sedatives (quietlng drugs) which reduce ten- sion in the patient may be used once it is known that the patient can use them without too much reaction. The fact, then. that the action of khellin is ”prolonged" is of great help to the physician who is treating an asthmatic who has Ilso high blood pressure.

While there are a number of drugs that will stop an attack of asthma within a few minutes, ad- renalin being the one most com- monly used. there are some cases of asthma in which the cause - allergy. emotional disturbances. nose and throat detects-cannot be found. Physicians find these cases stubborn to treat.

These physicians reviewing khel- lin therefore state that from the results obtained with these 45 pat- ients and in other patients now under observation. it is felt that khellin will have a useful place in

ELl.EIl'S DIARY

I: u hind lumen wife Todero continued spell of fell- ing weather, which forecast James had suspected from tokens re- vealed in yesterday: whispering wind or ebadowy pond. will afford the farmers better hauling along

the fields. of late patchily bare.

mews for the stormy days, as zeal- ously as a. good housewife hus- bands her stores, ours in this convenient season brings hay for the stock from the stacks up a rise by a line. Down the decline it is drawn. coming to rest before a door of the new barn, remains to be fed from the sleigh. If one wishes she may come to a stable to enjoy a sight of the feed- ing - indeed it is usual to contin- ue it while she finishes her stint of milking in the morning. i O O

A crisp morning is best when from the eastern door the slopes already touched ros.ly by it, glow and sparkle in the path of the rising sun. Yes, a bright winter morning fresh and clear, calm and beautiful . . . is it not cold in the stable now that they have opened a door? Oh no, it has been warmed up to this by a number of breaths.

The dog wanders in aimlessly, but why does he make it a point to enter only at milking time? The cats too, arrive from their differ- ent haunts to sit calmly washing faces and primpuig whiskers. Above are the shining new beams and on our milk-stool, we sit amid strawy surroundings. And rather hurriedly we draw the milk to the pail, conscious that the farmers are leaving the feeding of those in this stall only until one's work here is done.

That pleasant air of expectancy prevails among the animals heri- and in the adjoining stable, a restlassness. . . There is a rattle of tie chains and odd plaintive lows. Like so many hungry chil- dren we think, awaiting eagerly the coming of food. fidgeting and even iretful.

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Then out of the sunshine. gold-

en in the doorway, the hay is brought in. in tidy forkfuls. And catching the rustle ol it in pass-

ing, one may easily fancy a lilting haying-breeze on one's cheek and hear again the nostalgic notes of the crickets' tunes. Carefully it is stowed in respective mangers and often in a funny way he has, James will pause between them to survey the two he has led . . . perhaps running a hand along a

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Makes breakfast a delight for the children

Serve your children Sweet Milk Cocoa at

bedtime.

in it. and you can make it

delicious Neetl6'e Instant breakfast and as a nourishing hot drink throughout the day. They'll love it after school or play or as a soothing beverage at Neetlele Instant Sweet Milk Cocoa has the good whole milk and sugar already

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Island llurso Returns From Korea

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Capt. S. Katharine MacDonald. (above). who has recently return- ed from the Far East is spending Christmas holidays at her. home

at Kilmuir. Capt. MacDonald. flight nurse, with U.S. Alrforce. Medical Air Evacuation Squadron has served continually for the past fourteen months evacuating wound- ed from the Korean combat area. Her sister and brother. Anne and J. K. MacDonald, reside at Kli- muir. Another sister. Mrs. W. A. Bruce resides with her husband and family at Valleyfield.

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or appraising the depth of gain in the flesh; letting fall such re- marks as: ”It's amazing how well

this pair has gained! Say what you like, but a bit of breeding counts . .. in arizmals or liu-

mans!”

lie is bound to find one of the number that "Could do with an extra bite of grain," and ”Can it be" he will say finding some dis- maying evidence in the new day "that this one you last bought is in need of a good powderlngl"

Along stalls where the fattening ones are confined. where the hopes of next winter grow, where calves become accustomed to the feel of

tying-chains, the feeding contin- ues to this negliborhood where the milk cows wait. I "Done. Ellen?" James will ques-l tloii, and causing no break in the task we rise. a supply of milk for. the houses, in our shzning pail, and: set aside our milk-stool carefully- agalnst the comzmz of another day. And where minutes ago there was a restless expectancy, now is a content as all about even to the youngest red calf in the group that picks up her dainty morsels of hay. the cattle-kind are into their breakfast obviously rel- ishlng that which came to them by sleigh from the stacks up the rise by a. line . . . Snowflakes to- night in the yard-lights. but in- doors fireiight - and James!

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

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ONION SOUP

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Two tablespoons butter. 4 large onions. sliced thin. 1 teaspoon flour, 2 quarts strong soup stock. salt and pepper, toast rounds, grated Parmesan cheese.

Melt butter in a large sauce- pan. Add onion slices and cook until onions are golden but not brown. Sprinkle in flour and stir until lightly brown. Add soup stock and boil gently about 10 min- utes, Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with toast rounds and grated Parmesan cheese. Use French bread or regu- lar approved white bread for the toast rounds.

Bouillon cubes and water .3,- diluted canned bouillon may be substituted for soup stock.

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How Can I ! l I 1 By Anne Ashley I?

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Q. How can I prepare a mug. tarcl foot bath so that it win no; ::l'c?k to the akin and cause a blis.

A. This both should be me. Dlted by dissolving the mustard in cold water first, then adding it to the hot water. If the mustard 18 merely Poured into the hot water, it is liable to stick and cause blisters.

Q. How can I prevent decor. Itive candles from droqping?

A. Give them 1. coat of shellac. Then all that is necessary to clean them is to wipe them with I damp cloth.

Q. How can I improve the wear "ld IPPHPIMO of my overshoes?

WIN them occasionally with

iyou are very right in letting him know of the baby.

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Bad Family Background I

"Generous Women Would Rehebilifele Girl

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DEAR MISS Dix: A young girl lives in our town. Her father II a habitual drunkard and thief. lazy and mean to his family. He wife has the reputation of being a good person. but hll Ionl IIIVG very bad records. It is the daughter of the family, however. with whom I am primarily concerned. She goes to school with nu children and most of the other youngster: at school wont assocl to with her. She tries to be friendly but gets a very cold reception. Do. you think if my girls were to become friendly with her. it would give her a lift along life's way? 1 don't want my children to become snobs. yet I don't want them looked down upon. The Bible says. "Do unto oth- ers as you would have them do unto you. Im sure this girl doesn't like being left out of things. She has clean clothes but doesn't know how to "fix up." These are the things that I think a friendly school chum could help out with.

I am truly concerned about this girl and would like to extend whatever help I or my daughters could to help her overcome an un- fortunate family background. 3135- IDA K-

ANSWER: What a warm, friendly world we'd live in if every- one took as much interest in the less fortunate as you do, Ida! May your humanity always meet the right. iesponsc.

The rehabilitation of a girl with A background at drab as this is not a job for one person. To accomplish your purpose, you should enlist the aid of other mothers and schoolgirls. You'll meet opposition -plenty of it-but if you can find some who will co-operate it may be the means of building a fine character and creating an admirable woman from material-that could just as easily become a hopeless, wretched creature.

Since the girl's mother is a good person, she has a 50 per cent heritage of stability behind her. and probably only needs a helping hand to overcome the undesirable half.

ENLIST OTHERS

Why not talk to the parents of other girls in the class, tell them how you feel and what you'd like to accomplish? Suggest that they encourage their daughters to be friendly with the less fortunate youngster. perhaps sharing their lunch with her, especially if there is a possibility that she needs food. They could plan their own con- versation around the things that would help her-for instance. com- paring notes on grooming. skin care. hair setting and the like. A girl anxious to improve herself will take in and apply every suggestion they make. -

Invite her into your own homes; by careful observation you can judge her character, and with a more complete picture in mind, other means of assistance will be suggested to you.

If it becomes apparent that she will not profit by your good will, drop the whole thing. I think such aireventuallty, however, most unlikely. Practically every young girl is keen for the possibility of self-improvement. and will deeply appreciate a lift. Give your as- sistanre in n kindly, not condescending. manner. You will be amply blessed for your compassion.

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DEAR MISS DIX: I am a young bride expecting a baby this winter. My husband and I are very happy. so my problem does not concern my marriage. I have a young brother. 11 years old, who will have lunch with me every day this winter. He is bright and curious. I have told him of the coming event. How can I explain nicely to him what is happening? He is too old to believe in the stark. and too young to be told the facts of life. BIG SISTER

ANSWER: You are laboring under a grave misapprehension if you consider your brother too young to know the "facts of life." An 11-year-old in this so-called enlightened age probably already knows much more than you think. Your concern for him is admirable, and Be alert to ans- wer any questions that may come up, or to take advantage of an opportunity to discover for yourself just how far little brother's knowledge goes, and to supplement it with your own information.

DEAR MISS DIX: Why do middle-aged men in their conscious and subconscious mind: resent the fact that their wives are no longer young and attractive? Why do they demand and expect youth and beauty when they themselves are far from young and handsome?

y JANE W.

ANSWER: Your premise is, I think, quite wrong. Most men-ac. cept rather gracefully the fact that their wives are aging in accord with the dictates of nature. Women, of course, are no longer bound to become unattractive simply because they reach middle age but even If they do Slip in looks. hubby seems content. Dissatisfied men would probably be discontented with any wife!

Modern Eliquefle

By Roberta boo

Those crazy Bartletts

By Peggy Dem CHAPTER THREE

Q- When attending a wedding reception, should a guest pause in the reception line for a. talk with the bride and bridegroom?

A. No; this would be inconsid- erate of the other guests behind him in line, He should extend con- gratulations to the bridegroom. best wishes to the bride, make a cordial remark or two, and then leave them to the other guests.

Q. When I. hostess know; that her week-end guest is very strict about attending church, what should she do? -

A. She should arrange her sche- dule and make such arrangements as will permit her guest to attend services.

Q. Is it permissible for one's social calling cards to have any kind of decorations on them?

A. No. The cards should be plain white. of good quality, on. graved in black. and without dec- oration.

Part Two

"Oh. Sure." he said. and strode down the path to the orchard and was lost among the trees.

she was too restless just to set. tie herself somewhere with I book. and so she went out of the house and down the Weed-grown dz-in carefully avoiding the pun; I-l'11'0lII'h the orchard along which Rusty had disappeared,

She crossed a little, wooden bridge and went up the bill be- :'0nd and around the curve where It Joined the highway. And then she stopped: startled. For across the road I very handsome and ex. pensive station wagon. all shining blond Wood and maroon fenderl and hood lay helplessly on its side in the ditch like an insect. that nu fallen and can't turn on its feet again.

Celia stood staring at the over. turned station wagon. it lay help. lessly on its side in the ditch.

A girl came out from behind the car as cells. emerged into the highway. she was in her late twenties; a thick tawny mime or Yllddy brown hair hung about her shoulders and her level face was dark with Anger. her brown eyes blazing.

"Hello." said Cells. and added Wlftly. "Are you nurt?"

"0111! in my Pride." admitted "19 0”!!! llrl. "I fixed the ulcer- ing knuckle on the darned thing myself yeaterdey afternoon, and then when I turned into the high- way here. something pped, ma "19 hell: l-hill: I knew there I was on the bulk and the darned wagon in the ditch.”

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i. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "He was enamoured by the girils beauty."

2. What is the correct pronunc- iation of "strata" and "stratum"?

3. which one of these words is misspelled? Kimono, kindergar- ten, kleptomzmlac. kinnetlcs.

4. What does the word "trans- itory" mean?

5. What in I word beginning with on that means "apparent"?

AN WEB:

1. say. "He was enarhii-ed of the girl"s beauty." 2. Pronounce the first a Is in straight. not as in strap, 3. Kinetics. 4. Existing for a short time only; fleetinr. "Some

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plealu u are only ti-unitary.” 5. ostensible.

she looked at calla ea though seeing her for the first time. and said curiously. "You're new in "100 Dlrtl. aren't you? I don't remember seeing you uounq 5.. fore. rm Catherine Mallory." O';1'"I 00111 Bertie -." answered

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ousehold Scrapbook? By Roberta bee 9

Floor-cleaning can be made much easier by the following method:,Take a piece of 2-inch board large enough to set a pail upon. Bore holes Iii inch from each corner and insert casters. The poll can then be pushed from

save a great deal of unnecessary lifting. Ecru Curtain! White curtains can be made ecru by dipping them into 9. solution made by boiling one tablespoon of black tea in one quart of water. Sl.rII.ln this solution before using. Silver-Backed Brushes Do not put silver-backed brush- es into water. To clean, rub the bristles well in flour until they are clean; then use soft paper to remove all the flour. Polish with silver polish. g...mmm...

The Stars Say - -

my Genevieve Soluble K For Tomorrow

UNDER. conflicting auguries it is advisable to take time out for coaideration before putting over bold plane for forging ahead on ambitious projects. While skill and ingenuity may be stimulated along forthright and constructive lines. under an uncertain and confused state of mind it might be difficult to gain much desired headway. It could be easy to blunder. 01' MHIG

when I said my name was Cathe- rine Maliory -- or haven't you been here long enough to recog- nize the name? It's a symbol of horns and cloven hooves."

Celia relaxed a little and now her own curiosity was lively- ”I'm afraid I haven't heard the name before," she admitted. Catherine nodded, drew

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place to place with the foot and '

to wrong conclusion . inciting hasty acts. For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is are advised not to jump at conclu- sions. or make hasty decisions. be- fore inaugurating major objectives. The judgment could be faulty under a confused or wavering mental state, While initiative, skill

and ingenuity may be high and the drive to constructive effort eager and hold, at the same tum bad judgment might complicstc matters. Give profound thought before acting.

A child born on this day may be disposed to be active, energetic, creative and skillful, but it: judg-

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DREAM-SEWING

SEW-EASIEST everl Two main pieces! Send now-run this up in a jiffy for a tiousseau gift! Be sure to make another for yourself too-it's such a sweet slumber- number with those. feminine draw- string bows. A nlghtie you'll enjoy making and wearing!

Pattern 4919 oomes.in sizes 12. 14, 16. 18. 20. Size 16 takes 356 yards 39-inch fabric.

This pattern easy to use. alm- .

pie to sew. is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instructions.