Snoopie PUFF «PUFF == I'L, GO IN AND TAKE A LITTLE YES. MOTHER IS MY FIRST ILLNESS, pop! By WELL, LETS HOPE IT I WiLL BE YOUR LAST. J. Millar Watt or A+, Have You DEC DED war Mou ARE Goin é To HE. ween ] Livre wide DECISIVE C. M. Payne owWNU NO, NO, NOT THAT Judge—In other words, she gave him a good dressing. Witness—No, sah, jedge, your honor-—she done tore de clothzs clean off’'n his back. Soft Pedal This “We got 88 keys in our house and none of ‘em fits a lock.” “Then why doncha throw out?” ‘““Huh! How'd we play the piano if we did?’ Washington Post, 'em Slightly Mixed Oliver—Look, it's starting to rain! Bobby—Yeah? I hope it keeps up! Bobby—Well, if it ‘keeps up, 1 —We it up, can't come down, can it? Willie Bugg—Gee, I wish I had my skates! | | | | Children Well in Several Winter; Warns of Dangers being of her children. To help her children main- tain top health and vitality, a mother must constantly be alert to the various factors that help produce this ideal estate. And at the same time, against the common condi- lowered resistance, especially Winter Hazards It has been said that in winter the body is on trial—and this is as true of children as of adults. Ex- tremes of tempera- ture require ad- justments on the part of the body, and in most parts of the country, children are called upon constantly to switch their envi- ronment from a house which is all too frequently over- heated to an outdoor temperature that may be below freezing. While cool, outdoor air is i to children in some children wit) less successfully. i particularly true of those who improperly nourished; who over-fatigued or suffer from poor circulation. When it is very cold outdoors, it is wise to have children come in from their play periodically to warm up. And if a child appears to suffer from the cold unduly, it is wise to have a physician check up on his health. Guard Against Frostbite Over-exposure must be avoided, particularly in cold, damp weath- er. For under these conditions, doctors warn, there is always a danger of frostbite, They say that whenever the temperature falls below 8 degrees Fahrenheit, chil dren should not be permitted to play outdoors. If they do, the cold may act upon the tissues so that blood supply. This is most likely to occur in the fingers, toes, nose | or ears which thereupon become frozen. The combination of wind | and low temperature is especially | dangerous and frostbite frequently | occurs at temperatures up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit when there is | a strong wind. Mothers should be on guard | against frostbite when the tem- perature is below 24 degrees Fahr- enheit, however, and at all times during the winter, see that chil dren are warmly clad. This need not mean that they are so bundled up as to preclude the possibility of active play. Suitable clothing consists of garments which pro vide warmth and protection against dampness, without striction at any point. Two layers of wool, such as that provided by a woolen sweat- er and playsuit are sidered preferable to one too-bulky ment. Feet and hands should, of course, be well protected. cor Don't Overheat the House Only a little the | heated in nate that less serious dry e ar of ovel It is unfortu- people keep y too warm in This not only widens the | gap and temperatures, but may | tremely irritating the delic f the nose st authorities consider consequences 3 inOr air 007 ail. 80 | winter, indoor outdoor ex- ate and between be to membranes ¢ throat. Mq an indoor temperature of ab degrees Fahrenheit satisf Is Your Child Lazy? We often hear mothers complain } that their are lazy in cold weather . . . and they seem to have less pep and energy in other seasons. children mean that are less can be attributed in part t bleak, shorter days that do not ways invite outdoor play. a reduction in his activities as to appear indolent. Then the moth. er must seek the physical or emo- tional factors that may be re. SN [HERE'S a practical, slenderiz- ing dress that large women will thoroughly enjoy for their busiest days of housework. And a trim little bolero frock that's gay and fresh as a spring morn- ing, just the thing for shopping, business and general wear. They are so easy to make that even be- ginners will enjoy working with these easy designs-—each of which includes a step-by-step sew chart. Comfortable House Dress. This dress is so easy to make that you'll turn out half a dozen of it in practically no time; it's a diagram design that you can com- plete in a few hours. And it's 80 easy to work in that you won't be satisfied with less than half a dozen. Wide armholes, a darted waistline that looks slim, a skirt with sufficient width, all assure freedom for action, It's easy to put on, too, as well as to iron, be- cause it buttons down the front. Percale, calico and gingham are good materials for this. Tailored Bolero Dress. Even without the sleeveless bo- lero, this dress is a charming style for runabout and street wear. The darted waistline makes you look slim and supple. A scal- | loped closing, edged with braid or | binding, and puff sleeves nar- | rowed into the arm by shirring, complete the effect of youthful charm. Make this right now of | flat crepe, silk print or thin wool. { Then repeat it later in summer cottons; it's a design that you'll use many, many times. The Patterns. No. 1615 is designed for sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires 4% yards of 35- inch material, with 1% yard for cuffs in contrast. No. 1674 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 40. Size 14 re- quires 5% yards of 38-inch mate- rial, with 3% yards of braid to trim. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept.,, 247 W, Forty-third street, New York, N. Y. Price of patterns, 15 cents (in coins) each. © Bell Syndicate. —~WNU Service, | i | HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS To Blanch Nuts.—To remove thin brown skin covering from nut meats, cover the meats with boiling water and let them stand . . * five minutes in a covered dish. Drain and then quickly rub off the skins with the fingers. A small sharp knife may be needed on brazil nuts. LE For the Seamstress.—Cut geor- gette crepe and chiffon through two or three thicknesses of news- paper and the material will not stick to the scissors and prove difficult, . A Darning Hint.—When darning silk stockings in a place where the mending does not show, use a fine needle and one strand of silk for darning one way, making sure that every little stitch is caught to prevent laddering. For the other way use two-ply skein wool. sponsible. For true laziness sug- gests a body that is not function- ing normally. Quite possibly the child's diet is not meeting his bodily require- ments. An undernourished child usually tires easily and is dis- inclined to exert himself. The food may be adequate as to quan- tity, but not as to quality. For example, a diet that is too highly concentrated, too little bulk or cellulose, may cause a tendency to faulty elimination. frequently re- r lassitude. The rem- often a dietary change—the addition of a salad to the daily diet; or possibly the use of stewed dried fruits in addi- tion to a fresh fruit or fruit juice Of course, the child should also have two servings of vegeta- bles besides potatoes, one of which should be of the green leafy variety. Also a quart of milk daily; at least contains nis, In turn, This, ir re sponsible fc edy is simple daily. breads and cereals, half of which may preferably be the whole grain variety; an egg daily or at least three or four weekly; one serving of meat, fish or chicken, and another serving of a protein food, such as cheese. Some form of vitamin D should be included in the diet of young children, especially during the winter months It is also most important that children follow a daily routine that includes plenty of time for sleep. time nap is advised. 1" usually Children Need Healthy Mothers Mothers must give attention te give some consideration to their own. The tired, nervous mother is very apt to transfer some of her own fatigue and nervousness to her child. So in arranging your child’s rest periods and diet, in looking after proper habits of elimination, make sure that Moth- . and better still every member of the family . fol lows this same sound health pro- gram. Questions Answered Mrs. B. F.—Between the ages of 60 and 70, and indeed thereaft- there is a gradual decrease in the need for energy. All the body more slowly. 2 18, minerals vitamins is o less, as no t ng formed. An less readily han- y in later years, so visa for older people to carefully against over-in- in food. —C. Houston Goudiss— 1830-48, RR THROAT If Your Sore, Scratchy Throat Comes from a Cold—You Can Often Get Fast Relief this Way int ‘. unt of pr abe dulgence ©—WNU iL. To ease pain and discomfort and ree duce fever take 2 Bayer Tablets — . of water, . Just Make Sure You Use Genuine BAYER Aspirin The simple way pict y fast
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