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By June: W. Berton. I11.

Modern Etiquette

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Q. If a man has been invited to dinner in meone's home, and suddenly finds it will be impossible for him to arrive at the appointed hour, what is the best thing for him to do?

A. Telephone his host or host-

WHY ACTH AND COBTISONE HELP SOME ART!-IRITICS AND NOT OTHERS

What many of us forget is that I. drug or medicine that helps one

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many differences in the action of appmpnue mlmwmg S lwme wed'

various processes of the body. We ding?

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. ' . . ere no os the anfikolilarglegf cljllgsgnggu r :1 nlflw 3: house at the time. and a hostess is blood some glands pmumg just me seeing a. couple off, should she help

right quantity and others too much tale gloexaxxllh their want 0” "l..i'.?'.f;”?.'iE”;...t2”'l?5.t”.':..f.lil;”:'3 A. she or gures and pours too much juice them" 'Th.e ma" mat helps me (thyroid extract) into the blood W”"”” W” M” W” and me" causes all the body processes to Pu” 9" his own

work at a faster than normal rate which causes goiter; if not enough Juice is poured into the blood. the individual is sluggish or slow men- tally and physically. Thus. when a drug is taken. the way the body processes handle it naturally dif- fers with different individuals.

Today we are hearing much about the wonder or miracle drugs. ACTH. and cortisone: some phy- sicians report dramatic results in curing or helping cases of rheu- matism and arthritis and others report poor or unsatisfactory re- sults. In the British Medical Jour- kil. Drs. .1. ll. Kcllgrcn, 0. James. 1.. Moore and D. S. Jackson report their results in the treatment of 17 patients with rheumatoid arthri- tis, the commonest type of arthri- tis in which there are changes in the lining of the joints and Li- sues surrounding the joints. some- times with loss of bone tissue and sometimes with growth of extra bone

A course of ACTH, consisting of 12 injections of 25 mg. into the muscles every six hours, was given to 17 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. After a period of at least four days, a similar course of cor- tisone was given, using a 50 mg. aqueous suspension every six hours. These physicians studied the effect of these drugs on these patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Four patients responded fully to both drugs, four gave no response with either drug, four responded fully to cortisone but only partly or not at all to ACTH. The remaining pat- ients gave only partial response to either or both drugs. This means that great differences to these drugs is encountered in patients with this one disease (rheumatoid arthritis).

If the dose of the drug. (which is really the gland juice of a gland obtained from an animal) is much greater than the amount of gland juice manufactured and poured into the blood by the patient's own

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For Tomorrow

THERE may be a sudden lurch in the activities, probably set in motion by plans or inducements of elders or old institutions. A real spurt of energy is presaged, with much to make the endeavors worth- while and give zest to stimulated ambitions. intuitions are keen, possibly through the aid of certain feminine suggestions.

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may count on a particularly livclv anti enterprising year. with energies and aspirations functioning at nir;.'i tempo. There is an urge to drive ahead into security with far-rciic:i- ing benefit, the feminine touch providing inspiration and motive- power as well. Enthusiasm as well as friendship may sesame.

A child born on this day is grace-

ful and' ambitious.

gland or glands. then this over- supply of Juice (ACTH or corti- sone) suppresses or reduces inflam- mation. If the dose is les than that supplied by the body itself, then it has no effect in reducing the inflammation. This explains why some patients are helped by these wonder drugs and some are c .

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a fine voice and should go far." "Splendid! I'll help you pack."

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By Anne Ashley

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"My music teacher says I have remind us. "we have had our good

ELl.Ell'S DIARY

By An niuui ml-mes. Wife

All in the seasons' turn, the old Year brought in his last day this morning. Did we not see it break in a slim shaft of dawning which widened and spread to scatter the darkness above I near hill? We regarded its appearance rever- entlv I-nd proceeded to spend re- luctantly the gold of its passing hours. How fast they sped, bring- ing us all too soon. one of a. great crowd of humans to stand before the portal of a. strange New Year!

With varied emotions, we are sure. we shall await that magic moment of midnight when that door shall move slightly ajar .. . It is likely that as we wait with the silver of many a year on our heads, as the hours wane, James will suggest sleepily: "Don't you agree. Ellen it would be much wis- er ior us to retire? Wewe seen years go before this - and come! And tomorrow... well. there'll be work to do. We should get our rest to be prepared for it."

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But then we should know that even James, who is pleased always to pursue what he terms "sen- sible" avenues of living. would, leave the armchair with reluctance. There is a singular fascination in, bidding the Old Year "Adieu;" a. sweet expectancy in hailing on a solemn note the New. We medi- late: The Old-could it be that ive

expected too much at its hands?l Had allowed for sunshine oniy,, forgetful of the shadows? Or in!

our anticipation had sloughed off all such uneasy thoughts?

But the New! It will he better. 1It comes ever bound about In a '.brlght.ribbon of anticipation. And so we await the opening door with high hearts. The hope which i"springs eternal" bids us forget ,now every petty annoyance and disappointment of the past-and lsorrow. as we look forward to the

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Sorry Plight Of Widows

Outlook Brigitte-rill;-dryCompanionship Than For Chances Of Marriage

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Nevertheless, recalling the sound lot voices "loved and lost awhile?! ikin and friend, we shall sigh. And; lJames, who along his years has; inexperienced the sorrow of more: than one bereavement, will speakj of the past. lingermg in loving, tunes on the days that are no, more. And will observe: "Well, we, know all about what has been, El-.: lcn: what of the future?" And wep. shall ienture no reply.

We know however. that beyond the still-closed door

We shall as well gather 'happiness in unexpected lAnd for us who dwell on lwe, God willing. shall enjoy the return of a seedtime and harvest. and noon-

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We shall have our davms dusks; and the lovely lazy times of summer. I Returning swallows we will lgreet; listen breathlessly to robins' llmatins and ihrushes even-call. .. !love again apple blossoms and lilacs . .. sunlight, quiet showers. moonlight. sunsets, covenanting rainbows --These we shall have. But "We musn't expect too much from the New, Ellen," James will

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Yet, as the magic moment comes to set the door ajar, and hand in hand, we cross the threshold, it will be with high hopes for the days ahead. And we shall pause when barely within - just a mo- ment it will be, but long enough to meet Ja-mes' smile with an ans- wering one as we wish each other n and everyone -- "A HAPPY

NEfW.YEA.R, - A VERY HAPPY NEW YEARI" "We eagerly await the New

Year's coming I And try to guess what blessings it will give; We cast away our last yell”! tears and failures, And rise again, renewed with hope - to live! . We know that all our days will not be golden, We know that all our hours will not be brizht; But yet we know that with the New Year's coming. We still have time to love, to dream, to fightl" Until Friday ' e - ,Diary ' ' Good-night . . . .

Q. How can I mend broken marble?

A.. Make a very stiff paste by mixing Portland cement with water. Clean the edges of the marble thoroughly, then put thc cement on both edges, press to- gether very tightly and tie together until the cement has set.

Q. How can I avoid knottlng the end of darning cotton when mend- tng stockings?

A. A knot is unnecessary if the end of the darrilng cotton is moist-

ns they are hard on the feet.

ened to prevent its slipping through. Avoid making knots in the thread.

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1. What is wrong with this sett- tence? "He has no doubt in his mind that what you say is true."

2. What is the correct pronun- ciation of "coquet.ry"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Tranquility, traffick- ing, tonsillltis, tamale.

4. What does the stract" (verb) mean?

word "ab-

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6.. What is a word beginning with or that means "belief"?

"ANSWERS

I. 0mlt"in hi: mind." 1 Pro- nounce ko-ke-tri. o as in no, a as in bet, unstressed. I as in it. eccent- nrst syllable. 3. Tranquillity. 4. To disengage the mind, attention. etc. "His attention was abstracted from the subject." 5. Credence.

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DEAR MISS DIX: What becomes of widows? in slowly die----of loneliness? hearts for companionship--or should they go out and pick up friend-

Are they supposed Are they all supposed to eat out their

Shlp'.' I wonder! .

I know of numerous widows -all alone-like myself (and I am not old by ,vc:irs or actions), and I feel us they do--there must be some decent way we can reach companionship. I am not ready for a rocking chair yet!

Have already tried church organizations but again I run into the same deal-husbands and wives. or older people, or adolescents. So here I am still alone-and I don't like it! I am not bad looking, have no figure faults, enjoy sports, radio, shows, in good laugh and good company.

How about some of the bachelors and widowers writing to your column and giving us some point- ers on how we can meet them?

Few people realize how desperate "this con- dition has bccomc, and those of us who do get into trouble have it brought on by just such cal- lous attitude towards our loneliness.

T. M.

ANSWER: Widows today face a problem that is becoming increasingly difficult as the gap grows in the ratio of widows to wldoivers. There are some seven million widows in this conulry, out- numbering widowers by better than three to one.

Muriel Nlnen So as far as the question of re-marriage goes, the outlook is not too

hopeful. Widows are more likely than not to he sought chiefly by harassed fathers of motherless children who are more eager to ac- quire a budget-balancer than anything else. Bachelors in the peri- inent age group are so thoroughly settled in their single bieuednen that there's very little hope of getting them in the' matrimonial sweepstakes. Your expectations, concerned. can't. be viewed with an optimistic eye, and I'd be out of order to present the facts in any rosy light.

COMPANIONSHIP BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

As far as companionship goes. the outlook is much brighter. Since you mention the fact that you know numerous widows, can't you find among them congenial company to assuage your loneliness, at least?

I agree that most people--meaning. of course, those who are secure in their own homes with husbnndswarc apt to he heedless of your plight. It would be a good idea if married couples did give a little more consideration to their widowed frlcnds. and would try occasionally to arrange dinner or cards anttlnclude the lady and per- haps an eligible mole, if one can be found.

When being entertained by your married friends. you must be wary of being overattentive to the husband. Wives are inclined to regard unattached women as predatory females and will be quick to notice, and take exception to. any undue attempts to engage hubby's interest.

Since your range of interests is wide, you should he in a posiiion)o make friends easily. As a reading guide. I suggest "You Can Start All Over" by Marjorie I-Illlls Roulston, which can be ob- tained at any book store.

DEAR MISS DIX: I have been going with a man for twelve years. Two years ago he gave me a diamond ring. which he later took bark. Now I see him Tuesday and Thursday, but Saturday and Sunday he spends with a married woman. I want to get him back but don't know how to go about doing it.

' ALICE

ANSWER: You are very foolish, Alice, to continue wasting your affection and time on a man so iitteriywortliless. Every statement in your letter is an indictment against him. Do have the courage to give him tip. There may be ways of getting him back, but his de- mands would not be met by a self-respecting young lady, as I'm sure you are. He: wasted enough of your time already.

DEAR MISS DIX: My son died a few days before his wedding. The girl has the engagement ring. and I have the wedding ring She has asked a member of the 'family about the wedding ring, and our minister says that since the wedding did not take place she couldn't possibly wear it. What shall I do with it?

M. G.

ANSWER: If the ring has no sentimental value to you. I would advise taking it to the jeweler who sold it, and asking if he would buy it back, explaining, of course, the circumstances.

therefore, as far as marriage are.

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OHAP'IEE' XV Continued

"Did you skip across the bor- der from Canada?" the man went on. "We are trying to tighten up all round. and keep out the gate- uasheris. You can tell us how immigration laws are evaded, and why... .

"But I came in with a passport. in the ordinary way," Peter said. "Does it not occur to you, after reading those clippings, that you are not Merchant, but someb dy else?" the doctor asked.

"If I pay 'No,' you'll conclude that-I'm hopelessly mad." Peter answered. "If 1 say 'Yes' to please you, you'll catch me out, as ad- mitting to delusions. Why not de- port me, and let my own country worry outIthe exact degree of my lunacy?" i

"Why not come across' clean?" the doctor replied.

And there the matter rested for weeks, which soon stretched into months. Peter had the as- surance of his custodians that he could not be kept there for ever, and that was his only solace dur- ing that period of interminable waiting. He had been trapped somehow, for some reason which was completely hidden from him. Beyond the fact that Lola Le- phone had been the instrument of his undoing, and had certainly stolen his DEDGFS. Peter knew noth- ing at all.

He had to put himself under strong rwtraint, at all times. His great fear was that he would be transferred to some asylum as a lunatic, or that his deportation

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would be accompanied by some re- port which would make it very difficult for him to obtain justice, even in England. For that reason he exerted himself to the utmost.

in complying with all the official requirements, and in presenting the appearance of a reasonable

being, in all respects except one. I-Iis reward came-although he did not realise it at first-when. a new and younger doctor came to his pen, for the periodical exam- ination. This man began by sub- jecting Peter to a physical examin- ation, more searching than any- thinghe had yet undergone. Peter noticed that he referred frequent- ly to a file of papers, and that he seemed at once interested and a little baffled at the same time. "You are the miglishman who claimed to be a well-known artist. aren't you?" he asked at last. "My name is Peter Marchant." Peter replied. "I was an artist of some repute; a claim easily test- ed, as I have often tried to show." "Why. yes," the young doctor agreed. "That interests me a lot. Now an artist has got to be able to draw and paint, hasn't be? And do you say that you are able to do things like that? Could you draw me. for instance, so that I'd

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