Women's realm

EGE TWO THE GUARDIAN

JANUARY 30. 1952

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A ELl.Ell'S DIARY

3; an Island Innis Wife

lThal' Body Of Yours B) Jones W. Barton. nu). .

PREVENTIVE iuzaixru TREAT- MENT roa ma anmznu

"rhis is likely the beginning of the January thaw" the younger farmer offered as he brought in our daily requii-eynent of milk this morning. While our supply is ade- quate. we are nevertheless at. our season of lowest production as we await interesting arrivals in the stable.

As it is, it is usual for James to come later to collect any remnant from which to mix. with the addi- tion of this or that meal and wat- er from the. stove-tank. a. palat- able and nourishing drink for the youngest call of the herd . . . There was It time in our house- keeping when we would be dis- turbed and actually distressed by such llllXlF.j.IS.

Bothered too ixhcn a kettle of hot or lioiiuig water we needed was suddenly diverted to these. without so much as a by-your- j-egie or indeed a word of thanks. But. it is .1. truth that "wisdom cc-.ncs ii ii ihc yczirs" -sa know- lcdce wliirli taiiglit a farm wife -that such iiClllS, sometimes an- noying in the face of planned housewifcry are done for the wel- fare of all concerned. Because as ue find it at Al-dcrlea. so interde- pendent are the affairs of house

Now that 20 full years have been added to the life span during the past 50 years there is, as stated often before, a very large num- ber of men and women past 50 years of age. The lengthening of the life span means that these cl- derly folk need attention not only for the ailments common to the young and middle-aged, but for the ailments that come on with old age. It can thus be seen that the geriatrician must know diseases and symptoms common to all ages.

one of the important factors in preserving the health and pre- venting ailments in the elderly is nutrition and food.

Generally speaking. the dietary of the geriatric patient should ful- fill the following requirements: Food intake must. maintain nor- mal weight with i am. protein (meat. fish, eggs! daily for eV9r.V two pounds of weight. There should be sufficient vegetables and dairy products to yield the necessary vitamins and minerals. and then enough carbohydrates (bread. sugar, potatoes. cereals) to round out a meal. Fats should be reduced greatly in amount.

mid stabic. it ii a problem to one of the he, .

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Lnrim lghfw one ends and the treatment. is gland extracts which

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of life, so also do men. and the gland extracts case men and women from middle-age into old age without the terrible shock and other symptoms at this period of life. It is the gradual wasting away of the sex glands that cause symptoms during change of life. Preventive care. not trratment of existing diseases of symptoms. is the aim of the gel-iatrician who, in most cases. has been and is a general practitioner.

As we grow older, we all appear to need reassurance about our health. The elderly patient may be given ideas on how io improve eating habits. how to get extra sleep. the need for exercise yet warning against overdoing exercise. and suggestions regarding regula- tion of bowel movements.

People won't buy preventive care unless it's wrapped up in an appealing package. They want to see what these preventive measures have been and are doing for el- derly people. The age-fighting idea is contagious. People hear about it, try it, like it, tell their friends. Geriatrics is no new specialty in medicine and health but an un- tapped field of service for the general practitioner.

In this age of specialists. phy- sicians who treat special ailments or diseases. there is indeed a large field for the general practitioner who not only has treated all parts of the body but has learned human nature and how it should be hand-

these drinks on the hearth-rug. with the aid of a lengthy and ver- Snilllf: iron poker. once part of 1319 equipment of every stove and esteemed here because it was a relic of the past. with a left hand be mixed . . . and was chatty. or sxient in accordance with his Inoocl.

Should he, the catch sight of clouds gathering on a female brow. he would be sure to comment ”I always main- tain. Ellen. that warm water is the cheapest trccd' one can give n-2 animal. The difference it does in making a drink appetizlngi 'Give it to them cold1' some farm- ers will say. but I don't hold with that myself. Nor did . . ." men- tioning the name of one who had been quite successful at the occu- ;pation- "He always set great store by warm drinks and he fit- ted some good ones! Even the horses he entered in the shows. Ellen - used to get its a treat I few boiled potatoes and fl. handful of bra-n. mixed with warm water and "nodding" he rarely came home without the red rib- bon. In the light of such evidence. -who were we to complain of any disorder left in James' wake?

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While the years have brought many changes in the methods of seeding our livestock. there still appear those occasions when James comes in to appropriate

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the kitchen-supply measures of 195- hot or warm water for his mix- AANVV jugs. "x;x. 'x.

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As today "for that calf. Ellen" or "for those little pigs we 'weaned yesterday" or "for the biggest ewe . . . I don't know what on earth ails her but she's sort of gone off iier appetite of late." And some- times in the house-cleaning sea- sons when we come to tidy the shelves of it cupboard which gives sanctuary to old tokens a jumble of articles of living of 5-asteryears: cracks and stone jugs. a candle-mold. a butter- press. a hefty wooden potato- masher, R. worn porridge-stick and we draw from the very back of it. the lengthy fire-iron, trust-

Beiiler English Iy 9. o. wuiimn .

i. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "He arrived to the party without us knowing nothing at all about it.”

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

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Ungovernable. unpar- alelied. unkempt, unnecessarily.

4. What does the word "atroc- ious" mean?

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Dark tonight . . . wind and 1- 56!. "He -"Wed at the

rain on the windows. It is indeed P5”-V Wmmut N” k”0Wh”-I

anything about it." 2. Pronounce pi-ka. i as in pie, s as in risk un- stressed. 3. Unparalleled. 4. Wicked in the highest degree. "They were guilty of atrocious deeds." 5. Ad- ulation.

a January thaw. y Until tcmorrow - -- D1ary- - Good-nixzht .

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ANCIENT LAND

MOSTLY STINGERS About L500 species of bees have been classified over the world. with varying habits and intelligence.

one of the oldest civilization: in the world was that of the Indus Valley in Pakistan, flourishing 5,000 years ago.

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Costume Jewelry Hit In France

PARIS. Jan. 26-(Reuters)-Pan lslennes who have never worn cos- Luino jewelry before have suddenly become conscious of the smart ef- fact of its concentrated glitter on dark winter clothes. Pearls and rhinestones set the keynote, supplemented by endless vari.1t.lons of sparkling crystal and colored glass-a kaleidoscope of ornate clips, necklaces and ear- rings. Couturier Jacques Fath favors large rhinestone arrows piercing the shoulder of a black sweater. Newest trends feature blatantly imitation stones set like real jew- eiry with silver settings, invisible prongs and skillful jewel cuts and planing. Using colors to play up the season's couture shades. emer- aid, sapphire and ruby are duplic- atcd in inexpensive glass. Aqua-

are both used and extensively imi- tated. Bronze and gunmetal pearls

and the range of brown tones. Pearls continue necklaces ranging from eight. strands. Color combinations :.:lude various shades of the same bus, or feature contrasting tones. Bronze and amber pearls are ef- fectively interviewed with white ones, or may be interspaced with bits of clear crystal.

lars or charm bracelets. Finally, there is the latest thing in linger nails-which are sllpcov- creo for evening wear with gold filagree frames. highlighted with twinkling diamond chips.

Says Basketball Good For Figure

VANCOUVER. Jan. Want to stay slim? ball.

That's the prescription of Mrs. Kay Jarvis, 28-year-old mother of three children. Mrs. Jarvis is play- ing for a team in the Vancouver Women's Senior B League. She first came back to basket- ball last year after a 10-year rest. it was pretty tough going. "But. I felt I was putting on too much weight," she says, "and diets always scare me. so I decided to play basketball." Sons Rickie. Flip and Mack. ages 8, 7 and 5 respectively, are proud of their slim mothcr. and her hus- band Peter is giving full support to Mrs. Jarvis' efforts.

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Two dairies were engaged in an advertising war. One of the com. Dame! engaged in daredevil race: to drive a car round the town with large placards reading: "This Daredevil Drinks Our Milk."

The rival company came out with placards. twice as large. read- inst: "You don't have to be a Dare- devil to Drink our Milk."

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"speeding the parting guest" might be described as one of the negative virtues of hospitality. A woman rather overdld the part recently.

She was saying good-bye to visitors who had long outstsyed their welcome.

"It was so sweet of you to let us stay I0 ions." they said. with effu- sion.

"Oh. I'm so glad you've been,"

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they were met by tho iivo-year-old quads. whom they termed "cute". and welcomed by a group of ClVlCl officials and some 2.000 of thel townspeople. llighliglit of the core-y mony was the exchange of warm farie. En route to St. Paul. Minn., handshakes and smiles between as guests of its ice carnival. the fulhers Dionne, Hargreaves lower "famous five" 17-year-old sisters left. and mothers Dionne. upper paid a brief visit. to the Soo. where irlght, and Hargreaves, lower right.

Nine of Canada's most famous children are seen here as the Dionne Quintuplets in background, of Callandcr. 0nt.. met for the first lime, the famous Ilnrgrcavcs Quad- ruplets at their home in Suult Ste. it

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' Forced Marriage

Girl Has No Choice Bul' To Let Resenlful Male Go

DEAR MlSS Dix: I went steady with my husband for four years. then we had to get married. Now we have a darling baby. I am con- sidered nttractive. and a good housekeeper.

My husband left us five months ago - when the baby was two v-V-r-r-7 V months old. We haven't been divorced because he has neither the grounds nor the money for II di- vorce. I love my husband. but his eyes have turn- ed to another woman. who is fouriccn years his senior. He is 27. I am 19. This affair has gone on for three years. but I thought after we were mar- ried thlngs would be different. They work together, so actually he sees her more than he sees mc. When I phone him, he won't talk to me and doesn't. come near me or the baby. I know we are through. but I just can't believe. it's happening.

Now there's another fellow who has known me for five years, but I was too wrappcd up in my Muriel Nissen husband to give him a chance. He is willing to pay for my divorce if I will marry him after it. He is only 21. so I won- der if he can take on the responsibilities of a. ready-made fnmlly. Will

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Such 0bl9K'-is 35 CWIMIPHEHC appreciate your help very much. BETTY. corks. guinblinghchips and nuts have gate-crashed the Jewelry ANSWER: Your life up to this point has been ll series of very scene. especially on chunky col- foolish and very tragic mistakes. Unfortunately. you don't seem to

same lines. Your very well-written letter shows sound evidence of intelligence. which is not borne out by your actions.

SERIOUS MISTAIKES

The fact that you entered into an intimate relationship with a man. knowing him to be in love with someone else. was a circum- stance that couldn't possibly lend to anything but disaster for you. At that. youire very fortunate he married you and at least gave your baby a name. At 14 you were altogclhcr too young to bc going stczuly ---another circumstance with inevitable tragic rcsults. How you can continue to love a man who has treated you so slinhbily is more than I can see.

You are now in a situation where' you know you cannot regain your husband. I won't say "regain his love," for I don't think you ever had it. No man could love a girl and treat her as he has treated you. Having been literally forced into marriage, and not too gracefully I'll wnrrnnt. your reluctant bridegroom took the first opportunity to strike off the shackles. Most unwilling husbands do! By going through a legal ceremony they sclf-rlghteously feel they have paid off all debts to child and mother.

You have been very conclusively shown just what your husband thinks of you: there's nothing left but to Qcept his decision. Running after him. telephoning, etc. will nvnll nothing. Better leave him alone and figure out how you can conduct your own life, and your child's. to happiness. This you will not do by piling another mistake on top of those already made. Don't begin to plan on your ncxt l1llSh'llll'l until you have been made free of your present one. if you fecl that divorce is the only solution for you. consult the Legal Aid Society or the Family Service Association in your community for assistance. Give yourself a few years before thinking about ninrringc-, which would be adding just one more tragic mistake to a life that lins already hail too many.

DEAR DOROTHY DIX: My husband complains that I chase his friends from our house. When I married. I gave up niv business ac- quaintances. friends and most of my relatives because they disapprov- ed of my marriage. We moved to another section of town iind now I fintl my husband's friends uncongcni.-ii. They talk about my in-laws when they come here. never any anything good about anyone. and say disparaging things about my husband in n language which he doesn't understand but I do. I've tried to get him interested in church affair: rind would like to get him started in a business of our own. but he's afraid to venture into anything new. Ugl'tGEN'l'.

ANSWER: You are on the right track in coming to A solution of your problems and I can only urge you to keep at it. Your huslinnd needs a new group of friends with a' better outlook on life. and he needs encouragement io get him mit of his business rut. This he will not get from his present cronies. They. being in the some sort of rut. enjoy seeing people equally unnmbltlous. You have the job of getting your husband ahead. Perhaps you could mcrid the breach with some of your former friends; their example might lift your husbandjrom his lethargy.

DEAR MISS DIX: I have known Roy for the past five years. At one time we went steady. After we broke off he married, now he is getting a divorce. I have been out with him a few times lately but now when he phones he just. asks what I am doing. never 'wants to take me out. I admit I care a lot for him and am hoping he will return the feeling. . . ' ANSWElt:.Why get yourself so tangled up in what has all the ap- pearance of an absolutely futile affection? To care for a married man who at least shows you some attention would be understandable: to pine away for one who practically ignores you is A foolish waste of your youth. Forget this fellow and find yourself in more stable beau. Min Nluen cannot reply nonslly to readers but will answer problems of general Interest t rough this column.

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BECOMING AND STUNNING! nus is the shirtfrock you'll make in early spring and use all sum- merl with graceful skirt and pockets-in-panels. it's the favor- ita style for 1 smut cotton round- towncr: or in s d.r-easier fabric for

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NEWCASTLE, England, Jan. 21'

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This pattern easy to use. simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has com- plete illustrated instruction!-

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A lung Mold

An excellent substitute for s ring mold can be effected as follows: Fill a glass jar with chopped ice. seal. and set into a bowl. Pour the mixture to be molded around the jar. Remove the Jar when the mix- ture is well frozen.

Cream of Tartar substitute

When mixing cake that calls for cream of tartar. a good substitute is buttermilk. If the buttermilk is not sour enough, add a little vine- gar

Lon;-Burning Candles

(CF)-Canadian square dancing l.:is hit. this Tyneslde area in a big way.

Early in the new year 5 Corn Cohblers' Club was formed for the teaching of Canadian square dan- cing. to raise funds in aid of the Poor Children's I-lollday Asocia- tion.

Dances were instantly a huge success and more than 700 would- be club members had to be turned aWIll'- NOW a 400-member club is being formed at nearby Wallsend.

"We never expected such a. crowd." said band-leader spud Pickering. ”Sqiiarc dancing is one of the best things for making fiicnds and we're going to spread

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EGG-LESS CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

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1!; cups once-sifted pastry flour or 1 U3 cups once-sifted hard- wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

it teaspoon salt

1.: teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate

2 tablespoons shortening

7c'i cup nne granulated sugar

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

ii teaspoon almond flavoring

Measure and sift together three times. the flour, baking soda. salt and cinnamon.

Cut up chocolate and melt in a double boiler over hot water; add the shortening and stir until shortening is melted.

Remove from licat and stir in sugar; ooinlilne well. Turn into a mixing bowl.

Combine milk, vanilla and al- mond flavoring.

Stir half of milk into chocolate mixture.

Add dry ingredients to chocolate mixture alicrmitply with remaining milk. combining lightly after each addition.

Turn batter into two greased 7- inch round layer-cake pans that have been lined in the bottom with gr-cased paper.

Bake in a moderate oven. 350 de- grees, about 30 minutes,

Let baked cakes stand in their pails on in cake cooler for 10 min- utes. loosen edges, turn out cakes. peel off paper andnlet cakes stand until cold. before filling and frost-

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O I D 5 By Gent-vie vo Kemblo

Kxmmamo & For Tomorrow

FORWARD - LOOKING plum and commitment should be great- ly stimulated a this particular time. the mental pibcesses being keen, versatile. leaning toward the new. novel and experimental. Deal- ing with agents, renewal of con- tracts. change. correspondence and clerical matter: should flourish. Perhaps where the emotions. af- fections or domestic concerns no involved. there might he need of some smoothing out of concessions