Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 273, Decatur, Adams County, 18 November 1948 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter J. H. Heller President A. R. Holthouse, Sec’y. & Bus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller. Vice-President Subscription Rates By Mail in Adams and Adjointng Counties; One year, $6; Six months, 13.25; 3 months, $1.75. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining counties: One year, $7.00; 6 months, $3.75; 3 months, $2.00. By carrier, 20 cents per week. Single copies, 4 cents. The Canadian Medical Association reports that the only remedy for snoring is to put the offender. out of earshot. Well, thanks for i trying, Doctor. —o—o • England still has food rationing and Princess Elizabeth* will havje i to get a ration book for her newly 1 born son. That seems democratic j even in old England. • o—o— As Doe Gallop now views the election returns. Governor Dewey lost again because he received I only as many votes as he did in | 1944. Well, there must have been; a reason. —o o That subtle British humor came out when one of the Empire's high officials remarked about Princess Elizabeth’s babe. “He is a'prince! who is going to make himself ' heard." o o i 1 * There is a growing demand for trees in this country, and a growing realization that many thousands have been sacrificed unneces- : sarily. “Who plants a tree plants I hope.” o—o— t — Any canteen or youth-center! should have adult supervision and 1 to some extent a planned program j for the teen agers. These centers should be well regulated, as the! “Den" has been and made as at-| tractive and inviting as possible. ■ o—o Millionaire Senator Capehart now blames the Democrats for crea’ing too much prosperity. I That’s one condition everybody j wants more of, so he can’t make | votes by talking depression. O Or— Over in Wells county a fanner in the Five Acre Corn contest, cam e up with an average of 155.6 bushels per acre, which might be a state record. What the fanner needs is dry. breezy weather forj curing the corn. The crop is above average, but moisture is doing a lot of damage. o— — o The thugs who pulled the front teeth of a robbery victim to force him to tell where his money was hidden, should be treated to the same medicine, if apprehended.. The cruelty was inflicted on a

Cramping of the Leg Muscles

By Herman N. Bundesen, M. D. ONE of the most common complaints of elderly people is severe [ cramping of the leg muscles, par-1 ticularly at night. A recent study of the cause and 1 possible methods of overcoming j the condition indicates that quinine I may prove a valuable remedy in these cases. In all. 20 patients | were studied. Teu of these patients were suffering from diabetes, five were being treated for varicose veins, and in four there was serious interference of the circulation through the arteries. It was found that many of these patients were suffering from a vitamin deficiency, particularly the older ones. However, treatment with vitamins alone did not relieve the cramps. In carrying out a study on these 20 patients, capsules were prepared containing quinine sulfate, while similar capsules containing prostig mine and a substance which had no effect at all. were also prepared. The patients were first given cither the capsules containing the inactive preparation or the-quinine. As soon as relief of the qtuscle. cramps was obtained by the use Os I the quinine, the inactive prepara > < tion was substituted for it. The : quinine capsules were given after i each meal. I It was found that the quinine I given at bedtime was enough in it- t self in most cases to prevent the | development of the muscle cramps 1

Greenville, Ohio, man, the robbers yanking out four of his teeth with ordinary pliers. The injured man should be given a ball bat and given a chance to square accounts with the hoodlums. ——o o—•— The youth of the city . . . those happy-go-lucky bobby soxers and teen-agers who have every reason to be enthusiastic about life and its opportunities, are invited to a meeting at the city hall on December S, where they can speak their piece on youth center projects. It will afford them the opportunity to “get off their chest” ideas and dreams and possibly bring out a plan for creating such a center. (J O-r— I Adams county farmers will coni •' duct a drive, beginning December 1 1. for donations of wheat and soy- ■ beans for the CROP food train that will pull away from Indiana- • polis, for the eastern seaboard j later in the month. Corn, if marki etable by that time and cash dona- , tions in lieu of wheat or soybeans 1 will be accepted, the county com- | mittee headed by Homer Arnold , has announced. CROP is an orgaI nization sponsored by Catholic Rural Life, Church World Service | and Lutheran World Relief, all combined in the Christian spirit to help feed the hungry of Europe. The grains will be shipped overseas and processed there as an added benefit toward employment. The gesture is wonderful and cleari ly depicts the generosity and charitable spirit of our rural friends and neighbors. We wish them well in their noble effort. —o-p— j Strike Effects: Joseph P. Ryan, president of the | International Longshoremen's As-1 | sociation, was quoted as saying: that the necessity for the strike jof dock workers which ties up East Coast ports was “a national | calamity.' 1 He might wel] have made his statement more general, i but it is reasonable to assume that |he was thinking of the specific situation of his own union and its | strike. The outreaching effects of the' , dock workers' strike are immedi- j ' ately seen, for it causes ships to lie I j idle, cargoes to stand on the docks j I waiting for hands to move them, j 1 freight movements to be changed ' or cancelled far back in the interior of the country. Mr. Ryan has made a keen observation. It is not a strike itself, : but the necessity for it which is calamitous. And it is senseless, because the necessity for a strike does not' really have to exist. It exists only because we have gotten ourselves into the habit of accepting strikes as inevitable. The need for strikes can be eliminated by bringing more intelligent and orderly processes into the relations of management and labor. \ We Inust learn how to do it.

In other instances, the quinine was given both before supper and at - bedtime. * • On the other hand, when the pa- ; tients were given the inactive preparation, no effect on the mus- | cle cramps was noted. This would 1 seem to indicate quite definitely that the quinine has a definite and j specific action in relieving muscle <tramps. The prostigmine had no effect on the muscle cramps, although it did seem to aid in dilating the blbod vessels so that circulation was improved. It was interesting to note that in those patients who had arthritis, the prostigmine seemed to have a beneficial effect in relieving the pain and stiffness in the joints. It would appear that the quinine acts directly upon Uw muscles id overcoming the muscle cramps. The patients for the most part i noticed that thg muscle cramps at night were most severe following unusual activity during the day. Hence, those who have muscle cramps might do well to avoid strenuous activities. QUESTIONS ANO ANSWERS A. A .A.: Does examination of thd urino always show the presence of Wight's disease? Answer: Bright's disease Is a general ’term covering several types of kidney disturbance Examination of the urine will aid in revealing when kidney disorder is present Blood otecustry is alw helpful

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| Household Scrapbook i By ROBERTA LEE 0 | Curtains If the curtains are rather worn, and there is fear that laundering might tear them, place them in a pillowcase and soak in a tub of soapy water, to which a little kerosene has been added. If the water becomes dirty, remove the bag and repeat the process. By this method there will be no strain on the material. Grease Spots Grease spots on either linoleum or wood floors should be washed with soap powder and cold water until the grease is removed. Hot water will set the grease. Mince Meat Mince meat can be preserved for the winter by putting it up hot in one-pint jars. One jar will make a good-sized pie.

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN ; PAT CAME into the girls’ apart- i ment. Bill had an emergency, their date was off, she announced, dis- i n.ayed. "And we were going out < to dinner. You look bushed, Gail. < What happened?” , "Nothing," said Gail, and shed < her halo hat and her jacket, j "Pleasant lea, much pumping, the i works.” i "Did you like her?” I “I don’t know that anyone could, except her own generation < or her own flesh and blood," answered Gail, from the bedroom. ; "She’s a pint-sized Tartar, arro- , gant as only umpty-ump years of famLy and money could make her. But she's quite a person.” “What did you eat?” asked Pat, who was always hungry. "I drank mostly, tea that you could walk on, and gnawed at a sandwich or two ... so thin I couldn’t taste 'em." "The rich always starve," said Pat gloomily. "Are you going out tonight?" "No." “Til fix us something here," Pat suggested. She was becoming a notable cook, which she sometimes regretted as Bill had warned her he would rarely be home on time, or home, period. “Fine,” said Gail, "We’ll listen to Charlie, and Allen, Winchell and

Louella and have an evening home, just for a change." She was reading, Pat had ger.e tc bed, and Evie wasn’t in as yet whet, the telephone rang and Brad said, "I'm still in Washington. Believe it or not, I’ve worked all day. I'll be home tomorrow . . . how about dinner?" "All we do is eat," she said. 1 “It becomes a habit. Was this afternoon very bad?” | “You’ll hear all about it, if you see your grandmother before you see me." “I meant, was it bad from your viewpoint? I’ve already heard from her. She rang me at the hotel, around six this evening. I wasn't there. I called back, an hour ago. I wanted to call you, thinking you might be out" Gail said, “Well, now you know the worst" "She wasn't very explicit" said Brad comfortingly, "as she hates the telephone. But I got the impression she meant to convey." Gail said carefully, "Perhaps you would rather not have dinner tomorrow night" “On the contrary, it seems too long to wait Gran didn't tell me anything I didn’t already know, darling." * “Brad, I sometimes think you are out of your mind." "Hope springs eternal." he reminded her, “or didn't you know? No, Pm perfectly sane. And rd rather love an honest woman who didn't love me than a dishonest one who claimed that she did. For how could I be sure? Good night. Ccwr.JW.lM7. IMA W F*iu> Barfs * CU

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20 YEARS AGO TODAY o o Nov. IS — 1928 was Sunday. 0 0 Modern Etiquette j By ROBERTA LEE | 0 0 Q. When a bride is to be married in an afternoon dress, and is attended by bridesmaids, how should they be dressed? A. They must also be in afternoon dress, and of design and color to harmonize with the bride’s costume. Q. How should one remove a bone that is accidentally put into the mputh? A. Use the thumb and first finger to remove it and lay it on the edge of the plate. Q. What color stationery is in

Gail, I’ll see you tomorrow, about seven, at your place.” Brad came back to town, called for Gail at seven, and they went out to dinner. He asked, over cocktails, “How was yesterday? And don’t spare the horses," and she answered, "In away, I enjoyed it,” and smiled. "Suppose we talk about something else until we have a little more privacy?" she suggested. "Very we 11... and after dinner, what?” "Shall we return to the apartment? The girls are, as usual, out,” she said. So, after dinner they sat comfortably in the flat and Brad leaned back against a comer of the couch, smoked and looked at Gail He was tired, and at ease and, he dared believe, happy. “Your grandmother,” said Gail obediently, “doesn’t approve of me. I am afraid we took off our gloves. I am certain she hoped I’d lose my temper, throw things, behave, in general, like a fishwife, whatever that is. I can’t imagine being married to a fish,” she added thoughtfully. He said, “Tve seen her, Gail. I went home from the train, to change, and there was an hour to spare. We spent it together." "Good. Then you have the picture? Her version. Old master, no

, doubt" He asked, "How can it possibly i matter? She finds you quite beau- : tiful and extremely honest” I “Also,” added Gail, “too well brought up to suit her.” She . watched the flicker of astonish- ' ment in his eyes, laughed, and said, "My mother couldn't give me much. She couldn’t give me, most i of the time, a proper environment and, at no time, the frills ... no i dancing or piano lessons, no pari ties on birthdays and holidays. She couldn't even give me the sort of r education she wanted. But she i made me mind my manners and , she made me educate myself. She t said that when a girl had money, . family, and all the protecting i things perhaps she could afford to be badly behaved and ill-man-r nered. But not otherwise. Also, perhaps, she could afford to be ig--1 norant" i He said quietly, “She g£-e you ■ a great deal, Gail" “Your grandmother," said Gail, i "asked me if I were in love with • you and I said. No. She was delighted. She believed that such an > admission would automatically rule s out marriage. I told her it didn't, , necessarily, and that you knew it" “I know. Much of your converl sation was repeated to me." "She warned me it would, but ■ I assumed it" Gail pushed her ’ hands through her heavy hair and 1 shook her head as if to clear it > She said. "It’s up to you. Brad, t You have never quite believed me. r I think. Now that someone else , tells you ..." She paused qpd umaii, PubhiM tr a cwuww.

best taste for a man? A. White, always. Homemakiiig Tips by Anna K. Williams Home Demonstration Agent Prune Spice Cake The new prune spice cake, recently developed by home economists of the U. S. department of agriculture for school lunch kitchens throughout the country, is a good choice for a family dessert. Flavorsome with fruit ana fragrant spices, it is suitable for children and grownups alike, features the ftried prunes now on the list of plentiful foods, is easy to make, not expensive, and holds its moisture and freshness well so that it can be kept for serving a second or third day. For home use the original large-' quanity recipe has been cut down to family size, furnishing about 16 portions. The ingredients are % cup fat; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, wellbeaten; 1-H cups finely chopped, cooked, pitted prunes; 2 cups sifted flour; l-% teaspoons soda; 1/16 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; % teaspoon cloves; % teaspoon salt ;and % cup milk or but.erfat. To make: Cream the fat and sugar. Add eggs and beat until light ind fluffy. Blend in prunes. Sift flour, soda, spices and salt together three times. Add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour milk. Line a greased SxlO-inch pan with waxed paper. Pour in batter. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F.) for 40 to 50 minutes. Don't Burn Leaves:: — Put out that match — don’t burn the leaves. Surely there is an out of the way corner or spot under the hedge where leaves can be piled, sprinkled with « moderate amount of ammonium sulfate, calcium cyanamid, or some other quick acting material. The compost will increase water holding capacity and improve aera tion of next season's garden, or be spread as a mulch. On a four by six feet pile of leaves, packed down to about six inches, three to four pounds of the above mentioned high nitrogen fertlizers are spread. Succeeding layers are similarly treated. Over the top layer, a few inches of soil should be

asked, "Wouldn’t it be better if you went through that door, now, tonight, and never came back? You love your grandmother and you are all her life. I realize that If we go on seeing each other whether or not it comes tp anything—it will make her terribly unhappy. And there isn’t a thing I can do about it” He said, "I’m sorry if she’s unhappy, believe me. But it can make no difference. I love you. I’ll never love anyone else. Perhaps I’m one of the people who would rather love than be loved. 1 don’t know Anyway, that’s the way it is . I’ll walk through the door, yes but I'll come back and keep on coming back. You’ll have to marry me to get rid of me." “How?” ’ "Oh, trips and such," he said vaguely. He leaned forward and put his hands on her cheeks cradling her small face between his hands, looking at it closely and with love. He said, “Yet it wouldn’t be fair to you, I know Maybe I’m more unscrupulous than I thought.” "Mrs. Spencer speaking," said Gail, not moving. "She pointed that out to me too. It wouldn’t be fair to her grandson, she said, as he deserved the suitable girl who w’ould suitably love him. It wouldn't be fair to me, she added kindly,

for I might fall in love elsewhere—too late . . . that is, she asked, it I considered love, though married, too late. She suggested that f didn't . . . that I would be cf the modem school, demand a divorce a week from Tuesday and a big fat settlement She didn't mention the settlement.” Brad dropped his hands. He asked. "And are you of that school? I don't believe it, but I’m asking.” “Na If I-make a bargain, 1 keep it" "Then,” he said smiling, “we both take risks. Who doesn’t, in any marriage, however entered into. Gail?" •That's right" Her mind fled back reluctantly to the dark bedroom and the bed with the sagging springs; so many rooms, so many beds, and always the same weight of compassion and distaste ... the child lying straight and taut in the darkness, the woman weeping beside her. Gail could taste the tears, she could feel them. And no matter how wide the windows or how cool and fresh the wind, somehow always the odors ... it was as if you could smell sorrow, as well as the faint scent of talcum, of pitiful cosmetics "I have to keep up," her mother said . . . and, too, the odors of the house, of people and kitchen, of dust and decay. If 1 had married Sam, Gail thought drearily, there would have been many tears and great loneliness. • (Tg Be Continued) K. cDUtnpuM ta Xiaj r«u<n» Sraetcata.)

Planning Christmas Decorations At Berne Berne,‘Nov. IS — The matter of Christmas decorations in the business district of Berne has been referred to the executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce. This committee will delegate another committee to plan and erect the decorations. .It is proposed to have the decorations in place immediately after Thanksgiving. applied to weight down the leaves, and hasten decomposition. Garden refuse may also be added.

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