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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

The progressive nations of the world are the
great 1000 consuming nations. Good food well
digested gives strength. II you cannot digest all
you eat; you need Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t d.
gests what you eat You need not diet yourself
IL contains all OF the digestants combined with
VIII even digest all classes OF food in a bottle.
No other preparation will do this. 1t Instantly
reieyes and quickly cures all stomach troubles
&C. T. Williams -, :
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

The emergency bags sent by u church society
to ksnsas soldiers in the Philippines contained
Hazel Sslve, the well known cure for piles in
juries and skin diseases. The ladies took care to
obtain the original DeNitt's Witch Hazel Salye,
knowing thatall the counterfeits are worthless.
&C. r. WilliamS.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

Printing represents you. The
kind we do lends tone to your style
of business.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27
Pure Cider Vinegar.

Three years old 200 gallons fol
sale at my residence in Weiser, at 40
cents per gallon.
1879 A. f. HIT.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

You can spell it cough, coff, caugh kauf. kafi
Rough or kaugh, but the only harmless remed
that quickly cures it is One Minnie Cough Cure
&C. 4. Williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

Chlldren'a hats at all prices.
Mrs. Sharai.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

New Fall Millinery at Mrs,
Sharai's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-09-27

William j. life, eye specialist
and Jeweler, Mathews & Cobb build
ing, Weiser, Idaho
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
Fish Fritters.

Put the yolk of raw egg into ba-
sin, beat it well and stir into it by de-
grees a tablespoonful of salad oil; then
add four ounces of flour, stirring all
the time with a wooden spoon, and
when this is well mixed pour in sufH-
eient tepid water (about a glib to make
the batter the consistency of a thick
sauce. Season it with salt and a little
cayenne, then cover the basin and let
it stand for two hours.
Whisk the white of the egg to very
stiff froth, and just before the batter
is required add it lightly, and also some
cooked white fish which has been divided
into flakes. Take a small spoonful of
the mixture at a time and drop it into
a pan containing plenty of boiling fat
and fry until the fritters are a golden
brown. Drain them well and serve
garnished with parsley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
STRAWBERRY sHoRTcAKE.

One pint of flour, ene-half teaspoonfu1
of salt, one large tablespoonful of but
ter, one heaping teaspoonful of baking
powder. half a pint of sweet milk. Mix
into soft dough with a spoon and bake
in we'll heated oven for about Is min
utes. Put the dough in a buttered
round pan, with straight sides, about
eight inches in diameter.
Before mixing the cake have two
quarts of berries, hulled and, if neces-
sary washed and well drained of wa
ter. When the cake is done, break it in
two parts or layers with a silver fork;
butter the inner part of the bottom of
the cake and cover it well with straw
berries crushed little and well sugar
ed. Then put on the other half brown
part up. Butter this well and cover
thickly with the rest of the strawberries
and sugar them well. A little meringue
put on the top layer will first hold the
berries in place and make the cake look
better Eat the cake while warm with
plenty of sweet cream. If cream is not
to be obtained, try this sauce, which is
as old fashioned as this kind of cake:
Mix butter and sugar together just as
for hard sauce for buildings. Melt this
and add to it Strawberries that have
been crushed and broken into pulp or
rubbed through a colander. Put in a
sauce boat and serve warm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
saute Potatoes.

Peel as many potatoes as are required
and parboil them in a saucepan con-
tanning plenty of cold sailed water;
then drain them and dry them on a
cloth and cut them into quarters. Put
some suet or dripping into a gtewpan,
and when it is boiling put in some of
the potatoes, but not too many at a
time, and cook them over a clear fire
until they are evenly Drowned and thor
oughly done through. It is not neces-
sary to use large quantity of fat when
potatoes are to be cooked in the above
manner; they must be carefully watch
ed and turned occasionally, SO that they
may not be burned on one side and
hardly colored on the other The pota-
toes should be drained on paper placed
on a dish in the oven, and just
before they are sent to table a little
coarse salt and chopped parsley should
be sprinkled over them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

conventionality he takes his ease in
Office, home or inn no matter what his
women folk may say in protest. The
chaiSe lounge is a concession to his de-
mand for comfort, for in one of them a
man may read, smoke and doze to his
souls delight and his body's content.
The French have another type of so
ia, made with deep petticoat of fringe
to cover its legs and with a wide, square
back and arms, all upholstered. It is
not so large as the Chesterfield, yet
large enough to allow one to stretch
out upon it, although it is meant as
lounging chair for one or more persons
rather than as a place for rest and
mapping. Some of the long chairs
slope gently toward the floor or are
made so that the elevation may be
changed. The back is. as a rule, more
or less inclined, while the arms are
shortened to rake one side open to-
ward the room, with the other high, to
stand against or toward the wall.
OF the fancifu1 light sofas most are
now more ornamental than useful.
Those covered with gay brocades rep
resenting the Louis XIV and XVI peri
DDS are the most popular. Recamier
may have been able to loll gracefully on
such sofas, but the sturdy English wo-
man or the jackknife jointed American
woman of today cannot. These sofas
look very much like shaved French
poodles, with their squat bodies and
thin little legs. The legs on the Louis
XIV style are usually straight, and those
of the Louis XVI usually curved, which
| is one way, although not an infaIlible
one. of determining the period the fur
niture represents.
Cushions are needful adjuncts to the
comfort and appearance of most couch
es, and the more numerous and hand
some they are the easier it is to give
variety and elegance to their arrange
| ment. ELLA MATHIESSEN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

Bridal bouquets are smaller than they
were. The favorite flowers for these
are lilacs, lilies of the valley, white
carnations and tuberoses, with sprays
of smiiax that sometimes trail even to
the bottom of the wedding gown
Boutonnieres are distributed in the
church to some of the special guests.
like members of the family. when the
wedding is an informal country house
affair. The sprays of flowers are car
ried around on pretty wicker trays sus-s
pended from the neck By a broad band
of ribbon
Sugar ornaments on bride cakes have
been replaced by wreaths of flowers and
tiny silken banners. When the cake IS
served, tiny silver forks are handed
with each piece, for the cake, If touch
ed, is likely to soil delicate gloves The
cake is handed around, each guest being
given a piece on a small china plate.
The bride must wear her veil off her
face. It is held in place by jeweled
pins, knots of tulle and orange bios
SONS. The veil may reach below tbs
hem of the gown.
The hymns sung at the seryice-3n
fact, the entire service-are often printed
in silver on luxurious white paper, with
the date and initials of the bride and
groom. These are distributed by the
1
retained by the guests as souvenirs OF
the day.
Confetti and rose leaves are now
showered after the bridal pair instead
of rice, the use of which was often q
most uncomfortable inf1iction for the
travellers, as the rice would not only
cling to their garments, to cause smiles
and whispered comments on the part
of those whom the young wife and hus-
band encountered. but had a very an
noying way of getting inside the cloth
ing and working down the back.
The entertaining of the house guests.
including usually the attendants of
the bride and bridegroom, together with
relatives visiting at the brides home,
with an after wedding evening theater
party, is a jolly way of ending up the
| day and is followed by many fashion
| able folk.
Presents are fewer. but handsomer.
than ever Not only the brides family,
but the bridesmaids also often combine
to buy something that will be of real
value.
These seem to be the most important
points, although, if one could believe
my informant, there are no end of inno-
vations this season.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

maids and pages at the smart early
summer and spring weddings in Lon
don. The children are always dressed
in some novel way. At an army we'd
ding the little girls We're gowned to
represent nurses and the little boys in
khaki suits. At army and navy we'd
dings it is the custom to tie the button
hole and other bouquets with the BRIDE
groom's colors. Music is more popular
than ever at weddings. Choral services
at the church are never omitted by
those who can afford them. If there is
a poet in the family, a special hymn is
written for the affair and the words are
set to some familiar air if no one can
compose the music. The organist be-
gins to play as soon as the guests are
admitted to the church, and he keeps
on until they leave, instead of merely
executing the wedding marches.
Flowers are used with greater pro-
fusion than ever. At the house flower
favors are given to each guest. These,
if possible, have some romantic signifl-
canoe. If a girl is called Violet or Rose
or Daisy or Pansy, those flowers form
the favors. The house and the church
are always decorated as handsomely
as the means of the family will permit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

some startling modistic innovations be-
fore the season is over. Even now many
women are wearing the loose boufrant
undersleeves, and very pretty some OF
them are, especially when made of lace,
tulle or other sheer material. On the
smartest gowns one sees the double
sleeve repeated with an insistence and
evident aiming after popular effect that
cannot but insure their being taken up
by every one a little later if the great
dressmakers so will it.
Paillettes are still much worn. There
was for time a tendency to declare
their reign over, but, combined with
other trimmings, they are too effective
to be lightly dispensed with. They are
used to outline patterns in guipure and
other 1aces, as well as to line patterns
on delicate chiffon appliques. Cloth
gowns for day wear are trimmed with
dull paillettes.
charming demoiselle who has just
returned from the wedding of her cous-
in, held across the channel, has whis-
pered to me some of the latest fashion,
able peculiarities Of London weddings.
These hints cannot but interest Amer
leans, as the United States depends more
upon London than on Paris where
questions of social good form are con-
cerned.
According to this young lady chill
dren have been chosen as brides
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

chains about the neck small painted or
photographed miniatures of favorite
generals now in South Africa. These
portraits are set in gold in crystal lock
cts. The three most popular warriors
seem to be Kitchener, Roberts and Ba-
den-Powell, possibly because they are
the best looking men in the army.
Frenchwomen have a less serious
form of the miniature fever. Madame
wears suspended from her tiny jeweled
chain handsomely mounted miniatures
of her dogs. These she parades quite
as proudly and ostentatiously as the
English woman faunts those Of her ia
vorite officers.
Speaking of General Kitchener, who
is fairly idolized by English women of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

The desirabiIity of india and china
silk for summer wear is not half under4a
stood. When one buys good quality,
it wears excellentIy and is cooler than
anv other fabric for either street or
house gowns. Every woman who val
ues comfort in summer should have an
empire gown of india silk to get into
when she enters the house hot and tired
from walk or ride. The prettiest mode
of making is the tight front, without
darts and vatican back. It should be
cut with a low, square neck that may
be edged with lace or filled in entirely,
as preferred. The sleeves should be
loose puffs, reaching only to the elbow
A gown of this description made of
black india silk can be worn all sum-
ner without becoming shabby. and no
woman who has ever had one will al
low a summer to pass without provld-
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

ing of many large public apartments.
1 ne middle of the divan generally in
closes a pedestal, on which a plant or
statue may be placed.
The so called chafse lounge of the
French is a couch supplied with an
upholstered back and arms. It affords
resting place for the legs and feet
ana support for the back. The feet
need 70 rest as well as the other limbs;
lndeed more SO when We consider that
they bear the weight of the rest of the
Douy Tor the day. Men who frankly
place their heels on the desks in their
oillees or on the chairs at home are only
mus acknowledging that their nHbs
need repose, and as man is a. comfort
seeking animal and very Indifferent to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

all classes. q funny story was told me.
Kitchener, be it said in explanation, is
a declared woman hater, which, togeth-
er with his rather somber style Of good
looks, accounts for much feminine ven
Grafton. Lord Kitchener had been to
a dinner and was asked afterward
whom he had taken in to the, dining
room.
"Oh, I don't know" he replied care
lessly. Lady Somebody or other
But what did you call her?" persist
ed the friend.
Didn't call her anythfng-never
spoke to her." replied his lordship glum-
ly.
Tafeta gowns are very popular, and
all sorts of striking decorations are ap-
piled to them. A very handsome dress
of taffeta was worn at one of the re-
cent races. It was black, trimmed with
an intricate applique of white cloth.
The skirt was laid in deep plaits stitch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
Orange snnnre.

Put a pint packet of orange Jelly into
a basin and cover it with rather less
than the required quantity of hot wa
ter. When it has melted. add the juice
of an orange and a squeeze of lemon
juice and put the jelly in a cool place
until it is just beginning to set; then
whisk it until it is quite frothy. Add
a pinch of salt to the whites of two eggs
and beat them up to a firm froth; stir
them into the half set jelly and whisk
together until the mixture is quite
spongy. Rinse a mold with water, fill
it with the orange sponge and leave it
until it is set; turn it carefully out
of the mold and scatter some very fine
" chopped or grated lemon peel over it.
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Ion understood that conversation, not
ronologue, was what her guests prefer
red and that chairs promoted only the
latter.
There are just as many styles of So
fas, couches and divans as there are
pieces of furniture, and infinite variety
can be given to the appearance of a
room if they are arranged with little
thought. The French call all easy chairs
fauteul1s and regard them as intended
for restful attitudes. Real couches are
large and made to accommodate from
two, to six persons.
The Chesterfield couch. long and
heavy and old fashioned, is the most
massive of this sort of furniture. The
upholstering is usually done in leather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
Gingerbread Loaf.

Melt four ounces of butter in a basin
and stir into it by degrees a teaeupfuI
of molasses. Add half a teaspoonful
of mixed spice, one teaspoonfu1 OF
ground ginger, one teaspoonful of car
Donate of soda and teacupful of
warm milk. Sprinkle in sufficient -four
(stirring the ingredients all the timel to
bring the cake mixture to the consisten-
cy of a thick batter, beat it well. add
two tablespoonful OF split raisfns
which have been lightly dredged with
-four and a tablespoonful of chopped
lemon peel, candied- Butter a cake tin.
dust it with -four pour in the mixture
and bake it in moderately quick oven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
BEAUTY AND UTILITY IN COUCHES

A bolt upright position is the only one
considered proper in an American draw
ing room. 1t is a fashion to appear as
stiff and straight as a perambulating
ramrod, and only stern discipline on all
occasions will keep the spinal column in
good working order for such an effect.
Never for a moment must the hard
worked muscles relax. Standing, walk
ing, riding or sitting the muscles
of the back are strained to hold in po-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
May 26.-Weddings are quite

NARTS, May 26.-Weddings are quite
u numerous-almost as numerous as
the honeymoons that are being
spent here. Thousands Of provincials
viii combine business with pleasure by
bringing their brides to Paris to see the
sights while they are inspecting the
workmanlike exhibits of some business
or professional rival.
For engaged couples I have noticed
quite a povel device for rings. This
consists of three rings combined in one.
A couple of clasped hands are seen at
the side of the ring or a diamond set
into the gold which. If drawn aside,
will disclose the under ring, on which
are two enameled hearts and the ini-
tials of the engaged ones or else some
appropriate motto.
The trousseaux of some of the young
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

ing on elegantly draped couches. Nay,
the great ladies of that day, who I'M
dersrood the value of rest better than
we are ever likely to do, were aceus-
toned to remain the greater part of
the morning in bed, and friends were
admitted to chat with them as they re-
clined under the tinted silk hangings
Of their stately old fashioned bedsteads.
Their salons were furnished with low
couches, fauteuils, divans, long chairs
and dainty sofas. Chairs were not nu-
merous, for the woman who had a sa-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
The value of oniona.

Onions are invaluable for any all
ment of the throat or chest A little on
ion soup taken just before going to bed
is very soothing and healing; but if
there is much Inflammation poultice
may be applied by pseIing and slicing
several onions, frying them in a little
lard, spreading on a cloth and apply
ing as hot as can be borne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
FoULARD STREET COSTUME.

stitched plaits which flow in open folds
below. The border of the skirt is a nov
ell arrangement of crossed curves of
black velvet ribbon. The bodice front
consists of loose plaits over a piece of
openwork lace, above which comes
chemisette of plated white silk. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
STUNNING RECEPTION GOWN.

ed half way down the extent of the
| skirt, each plat covered with spread
ing tracery of the white cloth applique.
The waist had gracefully cut pointed
bolero jacket trimmed with the white
applique and consisted of white chiffon
disposed in well placed lines of shirring.
There is quite an apparent change in
| the shapes of sleeves. In size they are
| increasing, and in trimming they are
| Showing an extravaganza that promises
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

n o NATION in the world is so little
IN skilled in the art of resting as the
] ] American. This ignorance may be
observed in the households Of the land
where men and women alike dispose
themselves in the most trying positions
upon the straight, uncomfortable fur
niture with which American houses
are furnished. Every housewife tries
to follow the fashion in furniture as
much as her means will admit. She
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
Cromwell Dress Slippers.

Dress slippers of both black and
cream white leather are made with tbs
broad Cromwell flaps rising in the in
step. and the whole fronts of the shoes
are inlaid with cabochon jewels Black
satin slippers with gilt heels are anoth-
er fancy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

LATE PARIS FASHIONS ]


To combine daintiness with utility is
not an easy task. One of the most
charming walking gowns I have seen
for many days has been completed for
a provincial bride by Nine. Samson,
one of the couturieres who lend luster
to the Avenue de FOpera. The gown is
of Powered muslin, made quite simple
with the upper part of the skirt laid in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

or some dark plain rep, velvet or cordu-
roy Where the frame is of mahogany,
walnut or birch the cost of the Chester
field is great, but made with all over
cushioning it is much cheaper.
One sees more and more in private
houses the round center divans which
form so effective a part of the furnish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

sition the heavy trunk; hence the de-
mand for vertical chair and sofa backs.
The queens of the French drawing
rooms. whose grace and beauty were
the marvel of their age, did not culti-
vate a painfully erect carriage. One
reads of the beauties of the last century
receiving their guests gracefully reclin-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30
LUNCHEON OR TEA
Fruit.
Clam EouiIlon, Iced.
Eliced Cold Ham. Dandelion Salad.
Apple Fritters. Rolls.
Tea or Cocoa.

DANDELION SALAD.-Wash in some cold wa
ter some dandelion leaves, an equal quantity Of
young dock leaves, some wood sorrel and young
mint. Shake the water from the herbs, put them
in a salad bowl with chopped herbs and nsstur-
tium buds, season with salt and pepper, squeeze
oil. Mix the ingredients and garnisa with dow
era
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buys one Of the so called suits, and, no
matter what a room may be like, this.
with a few trihing additions, is suppos-
ed to furnish it. The chairs may be
heavily upholstered, but they are sell
dom comfortable. The backs are up
right, and the seats are shaped to look
well rather thar to be easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

LIVER A L'IRELANDAIsE.-Any cooked piecesi
Of calfs liver left over may be utilized for this
dish. Put it through mineing machine; add
tablespoonful Of bread crumbs, pepper, salt and
nutmeg A little minced beef mutton may be
added if there is not enough liver but the liver
flavor should predominant. Moisten slightly with
a tablespoonful or two Of good brown sauce.
Flour the hands and form the mixture into short
sausage rolls; round each wrap thinly cut
rasher. Bake on a tin in a moderate for ten
minutes. Serve with little brown sauce and
fried potatoes.
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girdle is one of the wide draped ones
and is of silk to match the chemisette.
In the English colony here there is
quite a craze for wearing on the long
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-30

TAPIoCA AND RHUBARB PUDDING.-Tsks
one and half pints of water, three tablespoonful
of tapioea, quarter OF pound Of loaf sugar and
one pound of rhubarb. Put water, sugar and soma
lemon rind into a saucepan. When this boils,
sprinkle in the tapioca and cook gently till it IS
quite clear. Next pour into pie dish in which,
you have laid the rhubarb cut up into hngeH
lengths, cover the dish with piece Of butfered'
paper and cook in a slow oven till the rhUbarb IS
quite tender. 1t is then ready to serve. Il a
pretty pink is desired, add few drops Of eochinsas
to the water.