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McCORMICK MESSENGER. McCORMICK. S. C.. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1938 Fashion Says Suede From Tip to Toe By CHERIE NICHOLAS A MAZINGLY supple, superbly colorful suede is making fash ion history this season. Prepare for a revelation when you go suede shop ping. Once glimpse the perfectly fascinating clothes designers are creating of this delightful medium and it's our' guess you will be want ing to acquire a whole wardrobe of suede. Keenly fashion-alert wom en are doing just that—dressing in suede from head to foot. When you sight the new collections the first item of apparel you’ll be wanting will be an adorable one- piece dress made of suede caress ing as a rose petal to the touch and so light weight you will wonder with what magic tanners’ art ever ac complished it. Everyone loves the colors suede offers. They are that beautiful it can’t be told in words, for when it comes to taking dyes there is noth ing that surpasses suede. Then there are startling color combinations exploited, for the more unusual the color alliances this season the smarter. Per example the girl pictured in the oval inset is wearing a double-breasted suit presenting a most striking color scheme in that it tops a skirt of wineberry suede with a jacket in suede that is in gold-nugget yellow. Hie cone-topped hat and laced en velope bag which she carries with this costume are in “sooty” black suede. After you have bought a suit and • soft afternoon or sports dress of lovely suede you will begin to look about for accessories and here is where you will cast away all re straint. You will find that a hat and matching scarf of suede will top off any costume you choose to wear it with, to perfection. Pic tured above in the illustration Mary Carlisle of Hollywood fame shows her yen for suede in that she is wearing a hat and scarf in Egyptian clay-color suede which stunningly contrasts her pale blue three-quar ter swagger coat. One of the suede accessory items that will lay siege to your heart is a separate bolero of colorful suede. Wear it with any costume you will and it will take on new glory. The one pictured is quite simply tailored but it is possible to get suede bo leros with -decorative scalloped edges. You can get these in dark tones or entrancing ice-cream or bon bon colors. If it is from a sportswear viewpoint you are choos ing, ask to see the lumber jacket types in suede or perhaps one of the sweater pullover models with wool sleeves as pictured in the group will be your style. With plaid pleated skirts they make the costume ideal. It gives a dress or a coat an un mistakable air of chic to enliven it with a collar and cuff suede “set” or newer still is the collar and tie- girdle twosome of colorful suede. Some are finished with self-suede fringe in the cowboy manner as pic tured, and still others have dis tinctive diamond cutouts bordering the collar and sash ends. These ensembles are to be had in such luscious colors as raspberry red, oriole orange, gold nugget, yankee blue and cavalry red, honey beige and others. G Western Newspaper Union. VEIL-TRIMMED HAT By CHERIE NICHOLAS Milliners are not only using veils as veils but the hat that is trimmed with veiling is a favorite type that is showing in great numbers. It is a navy colored veil that perks up the white straw as here shown. Fur thermore, fashion declares that no costume is really complete without its flower accent this spring. This printed pique jacket worn over a navy dress uses a bunch of nastur tium-red flowers and, what’s more, to complete the color scheme the young woman’s nail polish is in matching nasturtium to carry out the flower motif. LINGERIE BLOUSE IN STELLAR ROLE By CHERIE NICHOLAS This is a suit season and a suit season means that the blouse is called upon to play a stellar role. A fashion of utmost importance is the revival of the exquisitely fine and daintily feminine sheer hand made lingerie blouse. We have not worn these charming blouses for seasons and* seasons past to any extent but this spring they are the last word in chic. The finely pin- tucked batiste type is an outstand ing favorite. In fact there is almost sure to be a showing of pin tucks somewhere about the blouse, be it lace-trimmed or not. Sprightly jab ots are showing their frilly cascades between jackets from openings and even with the conservative tweeds these dainty blouses are correct as the feminine touch is a fashion “must” this season. Best Dressed Brides Will Be Arrayed in Lace Gowns The very best dressed brides this spring will most likely walk down the aisle in lace—maybe in their grandmothers’ lace dresses or in the new 1938 laces that are so en chanting. Every bride, whether she be married in church or in the gar den or just “quietly,” can have a lace bridal dress fit for a queen, and this may mean the cobwebby Chan tilly laces, or the angel skin pat terns, or the sheer lace with cord outlines. The church bride, in a truly romantic manner, may wear a gown hinting of an earlier era made up of row on row of narrow lace with quaint puffed sleeves and square neck. Daytime Styles Daytime coats with elbow-length sleeves, short bolero jackets and smart zipper fastenings are popular. Star Dust ★ Ash-Sifting Diva ★ Jolson, Model Mayor ★ u Beau Geste” Again — By Virginia Vale — C HARLOTTE LANSING, whose lovely soprano voice you must have heard over NBC, has become an ashes-sifter. When she's not singing, she’s sifting ashes in Princeton, N. J., and holding her breath. You see, her home burned to the ground in January, just after she had collected all her worldly goods under one roof. And she had about $4,000 worth of jewels in the house. Hence the ashes sifting. She estimates that she has gone through about two tons of ashes up to date, and she has found rings and pins which she values at $2,000. X Irene Wicker, radio’s Singing Lady, accidentally cut down the high cost of living the other day. She was walking in Central park on Irene Wicker her way from one side of New York to the other when she saw a tiny patch of chives. She dug them up, went home, chopped them up with cottage cheese and ate them. And the friend Who’d asked her to luncheon in one of the town’s smart est hotels worried all afternoon be cause Irene had no appetite for the chef’s masterpieces. —* Some day A1 Jolson may abandon radio and the screen, bnt there’s one Job he’ll always have, if the inhabi tants of Encino, Calif., have any thing to say about it. Since he’s been their mayor he has secured for the town a system of street lighting, many miles of paved streets and the .promise of an up-to-date fire department. * Rochelle Hudson is making the most of her vacation. She has taken an apartment in New York and is seeing the town as if she’d never seen it before. The town’s appre ciating her too; New York univer sity made her “Queen of the Prom.” ‘ * Olivia de Haviland avoided report ers when she sailed recently from New York for England, by using the name “Lavinia Halliday.” She also gave her friends something to think about, before she left, by intimat ing that she was going abroad to see someone quite special—that someone being her fiance, according to good authority, who is a foreigner and has a title. m Perhaps a wave of remakes has hit the Hollywood studios. “Beau Geste,” one of Ron ald dolman’s most beloved pictures, is to reach the screen again, with Gary Cooper in the title role. If you have any old favorites that you’d like to see screened with new actors, why not write the studios about them? Many fans have wondered why some company hasn’t done a remake of “The Cop perhead.” As a silent years ago starring Lionel Barrymore, it is re membered as one of the most ef fective pictures of the time. ^ Gary Cooper ODDS AND ENDS—Trained carp ap pear in “Marco Polo n ; they had to be taught to eat out of Sigrid Curie's hands . . . Republic has actually found a story for Gloria Swanson's attempt at a come back—usually, after companies signed her, they couldn't get a suitable story . .. RKO is grooming Mitzi Green for stardom, ap parently . . . The next De Mille spectacle will be based on the story of the Union Pacific . . . Anna May Wong is selling her collection of screen souvenirs to raise money for the Chinese victims of the war with Japan . . . Gary Cooper plays a scene in ^ straitjacket in “Bluebeard's Eighth Wife'*; he was wearing it one day when the whistle blew for lunch—and his co- workers got a laugh by going off and leav. ing him in it .. . Paul Taylor, director of numerous radio choirs, decided to be a singer when he was fourteen years old, and sang before an evangelical convention of 6,000 people . . . Thirteen-year-old Junior O'Day, of the “Big Sister" program, began his career on the air when he was seven . . . Joan Blaine, chosen as radio's best- dressed woman, declares that her most fashionable hat is made from an old one of her brother's . . . Frank Black and his wife haftf adopted a baby boy. ® Western Newspaper Union. j What to Eat and Why C. Houston Goudiss Discusses LAXATIVE FOODS ★ Nationally Known Authority on Pood Shows How Right Diet Can Help You to Avoid Health Hazards of Faulty Elimination By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS • East 39th Street. New York. T HOUSANDS of men, women and children are alive today because we have learned how to prevent many types of infections and how to cure diseases which once caused un timely deaths. &— — We have reason to be proud of the achievements of science in fighting disease and length ening the span of life. But we should he ashamed of the fact that hundreds of thousands of in dividuals are not getting the most out of life—indeed they are not realizing half their potentialities —because improper eating and faulty habits of hygiene cause them to suffer from that great evil of civilization—constipation. EVILS OF CONSTIPATION Someone has called constipation the most deadly disease, and while this may se^m like an ex treme statement, it becomes justifiable when one realizes the untold misery and wretchedness that may result when food residues remain to stagnate and putrefy in the body. Constipation mud dies the complex ion, dulls the eye and befogs the brain. It causes a general feeling of discomfort and fullness in the abdomen, lack of appetite, bad breath, coated tongue, a feeling of lassitude and a tendency to be come easily fatigued. By weakening resistance, it opens the way to numberless dis eases. Serious complications, such as irritation of the appendix, may occur as a result of the friction of hard masses of waste against the delicate walls of the intestine. Piles have frequently been laid at the door of faulty elimination. Do you wonder that I consider prompt, regular elimination the keystone of good health. Its importance is readily under stood when you consider the proc esses by which food is digested and absorbed. —★— FATE OF FOOD IN THE BODY From the mouth, food passes down the esophagus into the stom ach, where it is penetrated by the gastric juice. It then passes into the small intestine where it is mixed with the secretions of the liver and the pancreas. Here the nutritive elements are absorbed by minute, hair-like tubes which line the intestinal walls. These tubes converge into the blood ves sels and lymphatics which trans port nourishment to all parts of the body. Undigested residues pass into the large intestine or colon, where they are normally moved along by a series of muscular contrac tions known as peristalsis, and finally evacuated The amount of the evacuation varies in bulk with the amount of indigestible roughage contained in the food. When there is insuffi cient bulk to promote normal per istalsis, waste accumulates and we have the condition known as constipation with all its resulting evils. Bacteria prey upon the stagnating material, producing poisons which may be absorbed by the body. There is not the slightest excuse for allowing this condition to de velop. For the misery and wretch edness of constipation may easily be avoided by including in the Do You Want to Learn Haul to Plan a iaHatiue Diet? Get This Free Bulletin Offered by C. Houston Goudiss R EADERS of this newspaper are invited to write to C. Houston Goudiss, 6 East 39th Street, New York City, for a free copy of his bulletin, “Help ful Hints on Planning a Laxa tive Diet.” The bulletin gives concrete suggestions for combatting faulty elimination through cor rect eating and proper habits of hygiene. It gives a list of laxa tive foods and contains a full week’s sample menus. A post card is sufficient to carry your request. daily diet sufficient laxative foods, that is, those rich in fiber or cel lulose. —★— BULK OR FIBER ESSENTIAL Because of their fibrous frame work, plant foods are our chief souace of cellulose or bulk, and therefore, our greatest aid in pro moting normal elimination. Vege tables and fruits are sworn foes of constipation, and unrefined ce reals are also extremely valuable. —★— SOME LAXATIVE FOODS Foods with an exceptionally high residue include raw fruits, especially those with skins and seeds; dried fruits, as apricots, prunes, figs and raisins; raw veg etables; such cooked vegetables as onions and leafy greens; the legumes, that is, dried peas and beans; whole grain cereals and bran. Among the vegetables, don’t overlook cabbage, lettuce, celery, spinach, brussels sprouts, string beans and green peas. Foods which tend to form a lit tle gas in the intestines, including spinach, onions and cauliflower, are also useful stimulants to in testinal movement. In addition to providing cellu lose, the acid fruits, such as or anges, lemons and grapefruit, act as a mild stimulus to increased peristaltic motions. —★— NEED FOR VITAMIN B Another important factor in pro moting normal elimination is vita min B, which has been shown to be essential for good muscular tone and activity of the digestive tract. Investigations with experi mental animals have deinonstrat- ed that it requires twice as long to empty the large intestine when the diet is deficient in vitamin B. Yeast, egg yolk, milk, whole grain cereals, liver and green leafy veg etables are good sources of this vitamin. —★— LIQUIDS ESSENTIAL A sufficient quantity of liquids is likewise necessary to prevent the contents of the lower intestine from becoming too hard for easy evacuation. In addition to water, the diet should therefore contain an abundance of milk, fruit juices and other beverages. Acidophilus milk and buttermilk are especial ly beneficial. Fats and oils, used in modera tion, act as gentle lubricants. REGULAR HABITS It is most important to eat at regular hours and to establish regular times for evacuation, as this is a great aid to body rhythm. Guard carefully against over eating, for this practice is a fre quent cause of constipation. When the digestive system is over- AROUND THE HOUSE Preserving the Oilcloth.—Bind the edges of oilcloth used for ta ble coverings with bias tape. This will keep the edges from tearing or becoming ragged. • * * Hemming Sash Curtains.—Make the hems of sash curtains the same at the top and bottom. You can then use them either end up. * • • Preparing Baked Potatoes.-— Baked potatoes look much nicer if scooped from the shell, mashed with butter, pepper and salt, a well-beaten yolk of an egg, then placed back in the half shell and browned in the oven. They not only look nicer, but taste better. • • • To Retain Juices in Meats.— To keep flavor and juices in meat when baking or frying, expose it to extreme heat first, then reduce the temperature and cook more slowly. • • • Cleaning aint and Varnish.— Linseed oil is excellent for clean ing varnished, grained paint. It should be applied with a piece of clean, soft flannel, rubbed well in and polished with a soft duster. Only the very tiniest drop of oil should be used. Have You a Question? n “* s Ash C. Houston Goudiss C. Houston Goudiss has put at the disposal of readers of this newspaper all the facilities of his famous Exper imental Kitchen Laboratory in New York city. He will gladly answer questions concerning foods, diet, nu trition, and their relation to health. You are also invited to consult him in matters of personal hygiene. It's not necessary to write a letter unless you desire, for postcard inquiries will receive the same careful atten tion. Address him at 6 East 39th Street, New York City. WHEN YOU CLEAN HOUSE USE O-CEDAR-THE POLISH THAT CLEANS AND PRESERVES YOUR FURNITURE j— More women use O-Cedar Polish than any other kind—for furniture, woodwork and floors. It CLEANS as it POLISHES POLISH MOPS • WAX 0€ dar rf AMI fPPRAW Bacom* an artist cat, proven method. Learn \jomnie™-. «-—♦ Denning, Cartooning AT HOMB tn your epere a-aM* a nrriatH are doable of earning $31/, worked, none of its functions can be efficiently performed. The homemaker is largely re sponsible for safeguarding her family against the dangers of faulty elimination. For she has it in her power to plan meals that 1 will help normal individuals to avoid the curse of constipation. Mrs. B. T. M.—Do not worry if your child prefers the egg yolk to the white. The white is chiefly protein, and he can easily obtain protein from other foods, especial ly milk. But the yolk contains an abundance of minerals and vita mins in addition to protein and fat. Nutritionists have determined that the inclusion of one egg yolk daily in an otherwise adequate diet is an effective method of bal ancing the intake and output of iron in a child’s diet. Miss S. B.—No, the generous use of cream cannot be consid ered as a substitute for taking milk as a beverage or in cooked dishes. Cream is much higher in fat and contains less protein, min erals and vitamins, with the ex ception of vitamin A. Cream de serves to be included in the di etary for its vitamin A content, but it should not replace milk. Mrs. A. McK. — Strawberries contain vitamins A, B and C. Re cent experiments indicate that they rank with citrus fruits and to matoes as a source of vitamin C. ® WNU—C. Houston Goudiss—1938. Hidden Benefits Few housewives realize the un derlying advantage of the use of a good light-oil furniture polishl Most polish is used only for the luster it bestows on the chairs, tables, piano, woodwork in the home. Rubbing the polish on cleans the furniture—works up a glow—and the outward effect is fresh and sparkling! But that is only part of the housewife’s re? ward. For out of this domestio routine comes definite benefit t<v the furniture! A reputable polish, with a light oil base, does what is known as “feeding” the finish. The “massage” causes the oil to penetrate, seep into the pores of the wood—just enough to lubricate —and keep it healthy! Here, it is important to note that cheap pol ishes are made with a heavy oil base—and are “greasy” and urn- pleasant to use. The best polish —made with a fine light-oil base— is never greasy. • Applied on a* damp cloth (according to direc tions), it is neat to use and proves a boon to the furniture! Lack of polishing—or the use of a poor polish—will cause the finest wood to dry out, crack, split—for wood is a product of Nature and needs a certain amount of oily moist ness. So polish the furniture regur larly! Use a quality oil polish—it pays! 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