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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1955.

PRACTICAL HOMECRAFT

What An Expectant Mother Can Do For

THE TEETH OF THE UNBORN

HE essentials for good

Tteeth are not all fully

understood, but there pre enough things we know to help greatly in improving our teeth, if we would only practise thera.

per

people is

is already established, adherent to

By W. W. BAUER, M.D.

are

to

per-

simple, inexpensive and fectly sate procedure at ad- justing the Buoride in public water supplies where it is de

a level of one part fcient,

of water. per million measure has the endorsement of the American Medical Associa- the American Dental As-

the State Health Association, and Territorial Health Officers, and the (U.S.) Public Health Service.

me of the American Public

to 18

cent of

those worst. Maybe that metaphor is Careful examined.

brushing a bit mixed, but I hope it con- alone will not prevent dental veys the idea. The opponents cleanliness of this constructive public decay; nevertheless of the teeth is an important Health procedure are voc- factor in keeping them healthy. ferous as any group I have ever Good teeth depend somewhat One of the causes of decay is encountered. Don't ask

obviously, the action on heredity. That,

of bacteria which why. ls something we can do little collect and operate in what

heredity of living known as about. The

Scientific Evidence plaques of

material the teeth after

ample The facts, based on when pos- scientific und that, of future generations eating

on eating. So brush,

evidence, are thut will hardly be determined

Ith, sible,

meal. And after each the basis of dental

where natural fluorides abound ealth, learn how to brush, from your in public water supplies, there Nevertheless, there is one thing dentist. we can do and that is to give And now just a moment may appear mottling of the

gives an enamel which Consideraon

to the tooth all it on my steel helme! heritage we have, and if it is and bullet proof vest before the

pleasant appearance to the teeth. not good, pay particular atten

But in those same areas tio to the health, the clean shooting starts- I' agh going to

reduced. repeat my recommendations in tooth decay is much

reduction in tooth decay, The lineas and the care of our

favour of the use of fluoridation

mortling of It is neither tueth

the necessary

to preserve the teeth of children, without nor sensible to give up caring for teeth merely because all

Joneses hay

have had bad teeth

the

I

famillions: it rule in the |

Smart families don't allow it to run.

For the teeth of the unbom, there is much fal the expectant moder can do. These teeth are being formed even before birth, and they are dependent upon a good supply of calcium and vitamin D, the cod-liver oil or "sunshine" vilamin. These are supplied in the mother's diet.

Milk Need

un-

Another way of using fluoride is by applying it to the surface of childen's teeth at Intervals This prescribed by the dentist

a more expensive procedure, but may be useful where cam- munity fuoridation is not prac- ticable, or where obstructionists have succeeded in blocking the simpler and cheaper method via and let the wolves do their enamel, can be achieved by the the water supply.

MODEL ROOMS GLOW WITH

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VIVID COLOURS

OLOURFUL times ahead admiring in a model living room living areas but

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in

accents,

Well-Planned Modern Homes

BECAUSE THE ATTACHED GARAGE for this design is on a lower level than the house, a special site is required where the slope permits such a plan.

for bathrooms in the home, judging with blue-green walls, draperies, and kitchers, also. Pink walls brown furniture and rugs and lamps, the scheme re- with

By JOAN O'SULLIVAN from all reports.

mauve are most lieved by accents of purple-pink touches of. Furniture, accessories, in cushions and pottery accents, effective, and not too theatrical. As in clothes, yellow is making

PINK AND RED

[ONEY'S the object room decoration show more

Men Fou're building & a big

Pink used with red than ever. An impression just now:

done is vivid colour

although unusual, is getting home. The budget will walls arid bitter-

ready acceptance, just as it is set hite, feminine fashions. One vyc stretch just so far.

catching dining room in a roum SUD- this some

Manel display, creates a colourful and yellow hue has been com-

with

that" wouldn't even

room

An ample supply of milk and milk products and fresh vete

ler, plus lots of sunshine and vitamin D as prescribed by the Starting with the room it- yellow-gold doctor (unless he considers the self. deep-toned walls seem sweet coloured upholstery, sunshine and vitamin D in thei

the to be out for the time being, by accessories in stark white milk sufficient)

Cure ΟΙ the dietary needs of the unborn save for charcoal, which child's rudimentary teeth. After makes a marvellous back-

takes

off

In a bedroom,

the child is born, the. good ground for rich, vibrant combinationquoise, a colour most effective atmosphere with are being considered, there

dietary principles tained through

a regulated

main- 1

breast feeding colours. Often it is schemed feeding. pro-with various pinks and a supervised by the physician. Diet

greater ways with lots of white. is of

gramme

importance during the prenatal

and

early infant times than

later, because

little or has

have been suggested, but a few years ago. In this model room, the turqueise is repeated in the bedspread and in a small, up- holstered chair,

White furniture and white Turquoise and other distincts are accented against the

and old walls

BLUE-GREEN

no effers on the tooth after it members of the blue-green.

crupted

is

coral

shutters add the de-

with one important family are steadily increasing in corator touch.

favour as the yellow-greens, the exception, too much sugar.

Paint dealers say they can't Dental decay is the most pre-lime, avocado and olive hues, keep pink paint in stock. Puri- "valent disease affecting man.lose SOTTE of their firm grip on ture comes with pink touches,

School children have been ob-the public taste.

sometimes ↑ combination served in some areas in America |· At a recent showing, the pink and charcoal, und the to suffer from tooth doway up crowds were thickest and most colour is used

For straight backs

of

not only for

and sturdy limbs-

EDRIED MILK FOOD PRODUCTE EWITH VITAMIN D ANDRISON

sad som:tropical clamin_

added a pro

Overmilk 1 complein

water

for boiled

give your baby this pure milk

Ostermilk is the nourishing milk food that babies need when breast feeding is not successful. Vitamin D is added to this pure milk to build strong bones and teeth;

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A HELPFUL WINT TO MOTHERS" While feeding baby, keep the botte tipped so that milk Gil the text. This prevents baby swallowing air with the, milk. Further social information will. be found in the Ostermilk Baby Book: Send 20 cents postage staraja la Mesure Dodwell & Co., Ltd., P. O.

Box 36. Hong Kong, and a FREE copy will be sent to you

also iron to enrich the blood, Ostermilk is very easily digested and is especially suitable for babies in Hong Kong. Look out for it in the red and silver tin. The tin is air-tight to keep Ostermilk always in perfect condition.

OSTERMILK

GLAXO LABORATORIES LIMITED, GREENFORD,

ENGLAND

COPYRIGHT

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This means, when plans.

drep pink walls and rich blue are always a few luxury blue draperies, chair "extras" that have to go. cushions and lamp shades.

Such blues as sky blue and All well and good, bat be Dresden blue are finding marked sure the home of your.

avour, too.

choice

the contains all Eleanor Ross essentials, is comfortable

and roomy enough to commodate your family.

"That's the advice of an American architect Jan Reiner. As Mr Reiner dr., points out, money rather, lack of it may make "you settle for a

Novelty Oyster And points

RC-

Veal Dishes smaller home than you'd

By ALICE DENHOFF

TERE are some recipes

Hat are enough off the

like. But don't settle for one that's too small.

Check sleeping quarters

beaten path to lend a touch|first. of novelty without denting the budget.

Remember that psycholo Oysters a la King, for in-gists recommend that child- stance, is a delicious "main ren over six months old dish for luncheon or supper. should not sleep with their To serve 6, summer 1 pt. parents. They suggest that oysters in their liquor for about youngsters over five years 5 min, or unul cages begin to fold, and of different sexes, Curl. Drain Cook c, each have different bedrooms. green pepper and celery, both This means planning sleep-. lender, Benc in 5 tbsp, hour, ing quarters both for now, and 2 e, mulk; cook until tender and for later on, when the Blend in 5 bsp. flour, add. c. youngsters are older. mik; cook unul tender, stirring constantly,

aiced, in 4 tbsp. butter until

Into beaten egg, stir a listic of the hot sauce, then add egg mixture to sauce, stirring con- stantly. Add oysters and tbsp, chopped pimento, isp. salt nod

Also be sure No check storage space, says Mr Reiner. Note the facilities for same in kitchen, bedrooms and through- out the house. Remember tha with the average family,, mis-

BEDROOM 40-2′′x10-2′′

BEDROOM

12-0"x9-0- KITCHEN

BREAKFAST

CORNER

DINING ROOM

CL.

CL. CL.

BEDROOM 13-5"x10-2"

LIVING ROOM

19'-6" x 13'-4“..

ENTRY

CL

COVERED PORCH

(GARAGE UNDER)

AMONG THE NICE FEATURES of this three-bedroom plan are the huge living-- dining area and the covered porch over the lower-level garage. Note also that

the kitchen has a cozy breakfast corner.

HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SIDING give the exterior of this house a modern look. There are planting boxes under both of the bedroom windows, a graceful trellis over the front entrance area.

The design is 67 feet 6 inches

by 15p. pepper. Eta thoroughly,cellany piles up as the years go long, including the covered

Serve in patty shells on but tered toast,

by. That's where Attic, base porch, and 24 feet wide,

come

meat and roomy closets mhandy.

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The other design shown here If you're planning to serve

The house pictured on top of is a split-level plan, with living veal cutlets, here's an idea to the page is # three-bedroom and sleeping areas separated by make this dish taste even better, plan, with sleeping quarters ac- short steps. This doesn't de- Instead of pounding flour into cessible from a ball of the tract from the veal, pound grased dry Living FOOD Closet. room cheese (Parmesan or Homann) | generous, and ventintions into the meat, Then pan-fry | good.

slowly until lightly browned in

a little hot fat (half lard and half margarine or butter.)

The kitchen, with

convenience, but does

add to the privacy of both sleep- ing and activity levels. It also creates space below the bed-

1. rooms which can be used as a TOOM OT shaped arrangement of appli-

basemené recreation

and the spacious living room, a

Season veal with onion arances, has the added advantage den, without cutting into the garlic salt and a little pepper; of a snack corner. Dining fa- erea planned for the laundry

garage, cook over low heat for about cilities are also to be found in

This, too, is a three-bedroom 15 min,, turning once or twice, charmik area with a largs house, with sleeping quarters Serve with hot tomato sauce fireplace the focal point of on the second level. The main

"spiked" with a little Worcester- shire sauce,

interest,

Boor

la aci open plan with living and dining rooms opening on

A delightmul covered porch each other, The kitchen bas en- If the meal seems a trife on extends the line of the house. trances for both rooms, is reason- the light side, how about making Underneath it, is the garage. ably large and planned to make

up for it with a wonderful pud-This part of the plan calls for homemaking easy, ding, one that is as inviting as a special site where the slope

it is flavoursome? Saucy Ginger permits this usage,

Pudding to serve 8 is the

recipe

Sift together 1 c. sifterƒ, am purpose flour, 2 p. double- acting baking powder and wp, salt,

Blend 1⁄2 tsp. ground ginger

with 2 tbsp, shortening; add 2/3

Let The

The

The plan has a frontage of 46 feet and is 26. feet wide.

STORY

UKITCHEN DINING ROOM B÷9%1°C′′] 10+0"x 19-0%

BEDROOM. *•. -14°2′′x12÷4H

LIVING ROOM 14′-0′′x15'-0"

HALL ID

BEDROOM ‚10'-6"x9~0′′.

BEDROOM 13'-0"x12"-4"

THE DINING ROOM and kitchen open off the

spacious living room. Six steps up from the activity level are three good-sized bedrooms.

Baby Sleep The Way He Likes Best

Baby

c. dark brown sugar and mix] CHOULD a baby sleep on

well, Beat in 1 unbeaten egg.

his back or on his

By H. N. BUNDESEN, M.D.

Now

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It's true that his bead might be fattened slightly because of this. However, this condition Add flour mixture aljeznately

their backs. Usually a baby will breathe the material into his almost always disappears by it- with 1/3 c, hot water, begin stomach?

turn his head to one side as he lungs don't be afraid that your is

self by the time your youngster ning and ending with flour.

This is a controversy aleaps and rest his arms along

two years old. Rarely Four batter into well-greased, which I'm sure rages in mide his head.

youngster might smother if he doctor might have to be con- lightly-floubed 8x8x2-in, pan,

spends the night on his stomach sulted Combinec brown sugar, most homes blessed with a

Some prefer to sleep on thetr

Babies seldom if ever lap. salt 1/4 tsp ground new baby,

stomachs during the first few smother in their sleep. Many ginger, 1/4 tsp grated lemon

- months. When your baby is older deaths blamed on smothering ac- Your baby should have his rind, tbsp, lemon juice and 11⁄2 Some doctors advise on pol he'll probably dip himself over if tually are due to pneumonia or own bed. He should sleep alone.

cold water. Pour this mixture the recommend the het desires. After he's nine some other

Infection While your home, should be rea- over batter.

other. My solution to this months old or so, hell change which the baby parents never sonably quiet while he is sleep- lem is relatively simple;

Heat oven to 375* F. and beke

for 85 min, or until done.

Serve warm, topped with whipped Crem end maraschino cherry,

a

It doma

Severe

his position, several times during

times during suspected existed alping you don't have to talk in a't make any difference his sleeping And don't worry about your whispers or walk on tip-toes. He Let your baby sleep in the One argument in favour of baby's head becoming flat he must get used to sleeping with position be pratara. Mom young (stemach fleeping is that if your cause he sleeps in the same por ordinary everyday poles prolog

around him. tots just naturally go to sleep on baby has to vomit, he won't thou each night