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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
This Holds Up the Skirt

A very attractive skirt holder has come
TO the aid of the woman struggling with
long skirts and packages galore. The
skirt holder does not render any assist
ance with the package, but it does miti-
gate the skirt-holding nuisance consider
ably.
1t is to all appearances a very hand
some ladies fob. The upper portion is a
clasp which fagtens into the sash or
belt; dependent from this is a wide, black
grosgrain ribbon fob with massive gold
ornament This ornament has a rubber
covered spring clasp designed to catch
and bold up the skirt.
We have had skirt holders innumer-
able, but each has had serious draw
backs; they were ugly in appearance.
tore the skirt or failed to perform the
desired function. This skirt holder, how
ever, seems to come quite near to per-
lection.
1t is thing Of beauty and forms Il de-
sirable ornament to any womans ward
robe; it performs its offices perfectly.
holding the skirt lightly but firmly in a
undiscovered clasp exactly as it would
be held by the hand. With this arrar@.-
ment tearing or injuring the skirt in the
slightest particular would be an impos-
Sibility.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Use Tact with BoyC.

Successful disclphnarians are aware
that the chief element in the management
Of children is tact. Even the most cantan-
kerous boy may be led by kindly diploma
cy. But the good mother trimming over
with unselfish devotion forgets that her
hoy has sharp eyes and ears and tender
feelings and should be regarded with the
same consideration that she shows to a
neighbor's child or toward her friends in
society. She is constantly offending his
feelings by personal ailusions and re-
marks when he is in company. His
faults and virtues alike are paraded on
all occasions. and his intentions are oft
en- misinterpreted. Said a young man
recently:
| remember how used to dread 20
ing ont with my mother Just on that
account. / never knew what she would
say, and | fairly used to squirm in an
ticipatiOn when l heard her mention my
name. The dear creature was so proud
of me and Of my small achievements.
and, with the exaggerati0n Of self which
Is so common with young people. | al
ways felt that / was being dragged into
prominence in the most ridiculous fash
ion when she talked Of me.
Another trait Of boy Which mothers
are apt to ignore through want Of tact
is an intense dislikht to being quoted. 1t
is oil right if he relates an incident or
criticises a cOmradc himself. Int to hear
his remarks repeated vexes him excess
sively. Many a time have | seen & school
friend flush up To the roots Of his hair
with annoyance when his mother all IN
Willingly has alluded to something he
has told her about the boys. \ youth
is q queer creature-rough and almost
call0uS in some things. oversensitiye and
foolishly thin-skinned in others, and a
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
WONDERS OF THE ALPS.
Their Most Impressive Feature Neg
jccted by Guide Books.

lccted by GuIde Books.
Myriads of British and American tour
lists are at this moment delighting them
selves with the grandeurs of Alpine tray
ell. Nothing i'll the worlds history is
more impressive than the story of the
Alps. Ten or twelve million years ago,
possibly far more, IA long unseen line Of
weakness, crack or "fssurei in the earth's
crust, stretched away from France east
ward hundreds of miles On this line fol-
lowed huge volcanic outbursts Next en-
sued a vast slow subsistence. which went
on through geologic epOchs, until where
Mont Blanc now rears its summit 10. 7S0
feet was Il sea ringing an old continent.
Large rivers emptied into it. Deposits of
mud, sand, gravel, were aid one on an
other as the sinking went on. until the
layers became $4,000 feet, nearly 10
miles, thick. Then at last commenced
grea uplifting; the struggling subterra-
mean forces raised a huge load. For ages
TINS went on until the rocks, crumbled,
crushed, contorted. rose above the wa
t1rs, and continued TO rise, forming lines
of mountain chains and making Switzer-
land tablaland. Every hour since then
rain and snow, river, glacier and ava
laTche have been sculpturing into peaks
and carving into lakes and valleys that
vast platform with its recent sedimen-
tary covering and primeval granite core.
The result is a land of unpqualed grand
cir. Find You this in the guide books?
Not a word Of it. Yet Prof. Judd in his
charming 'VolcanoeS'' tkegan Paub told
the tale years ago in half a dozen pages.
Would not the traveller look IN the Mat
teihorn, the Juugfrau. the stupend0us
Splugen. the massive Gothard, The Mer
de Glaze the deep Lake of Geneva, with
quickened interest had he this story be-
fore him? And it can he told SO easily:
but lis not there.-London Telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
ENGLISH IN ALFRED'S DAY.
Some of the Words of His Period
Have Come to Us Unchanged.

some of the Words of His Period
Have Come to Us Unchanged.
In the heart Of the grand old kingdom
Of w essex-which, by the way, was ere
ated some little while before Thomas
Hardy began 10 write his fine stories Of
country life-folk are going to celebrate
the millenary Of Alfred, who ruled in
that place and was a native CT it, says q
writer in the London Express / men.
toned the other day the fact tina: many
Of the common country words used to
day on the farm and in the hamlet are
still pure Saxon.
1t is quite true yOu cannot cad Anglo
Saxon unless you know the q amman and
the bulk Of the words, but 1t is almost
startling to notice how very E.tle some OF
these common country words have
changed. Why, fox" ''corn," beam"
'throstle" and others actually have not
changed at all; while our brock,
r'badgerD, scholar" "form," spade,
goose" and ''mattock" are not very
hard TO see in the "broc," "scoIere,'
"feOrm," 'spad." Cos and ''mattuc,"
which were the names for these things
in Alfred's day
Perhaps, after all. about the best Eng
lsh is mat spoken by the plowman and
the carter, for they speak the language
in its purity and do not spoil il by intro
ducing horrible Frenchisms ard hideous
mongrel Latin and Greek compounds,
things. which are as gravel in the
tcefh -
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Vegetable Butter.

Vegetable butter is not alt .gether a
new thing to Americans who have he
come acquainted with the uses of the
cottonseed and the peanut. but the Lon
don Telegraph, expressing astonishment
over a discovery, asks if the cow is to
be altogether eliminated. The British
consul-general AT Marseilles hears that
"a new fatty substance. for consump-
ton IN the United Kingdom, TO take
the place of butter. is being put on the
and is nothing else than the oil extract
ed from copra (dried eocoanut), refined
and with all smell and taste neutrali2ed
by patented process. 1t becomes like
sweet lard and is intended to compete
with margarine on the br, akfast table
as substitute for butter.'' A Liver
pool firm. we are told will this year
help in an effort TO popularize the stuff
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Can Any Woman Measure Up to This ?

Women who are correctly proportioned
and neither too fat nor too lean are few
in number. 1t may not be amiss to give
some idea of the correct proportion of the
features and the body The head should
he one-seYerth of body The nose, fore
head and chin of equal length. The dis
tance between the eyes the length of the
eye. The distance from the inner angle
Of the eye to the dividing line of the lip
should measure from two and onc-quar-
ter to two and one-half inches.
y DOMAIN Of ) feet should weigh 10
pounds A woman of 5 feet | inch
should weigh l15 pounds womou of
) feet inches should weigh 1870 pounds
\ woman of > feet inches should weigh
II pounds. \ woman of D feet inches
should weigh 134 pounds \ woman of
. feet . inches should weigh 142 pounds.
A woman of 5 feet inches should weigh
l46 pounds. A woman of feet inches
should weigh 1872 pounds A woman of
feet inches should weigh 100 pounds.
Boston Transcript
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
How Russian Peasants Live.

Most Of the russian peasants pass a
great deal of their life in workshops
where they work, eat and sleep, the
same room sheltering number and
probably pig into the bargain. There
are few beds. Instead. all around the
four walls Of the room is fixed what
may be literally described rs n bench.
1t is made of wood. and at this works
the peasant by day and on il he sleeps
by night each man at his own spot.
The conditions of the Russian workshop.
or factory, and the Russian prison and
military barracks, so far as interior ar
engagements are concerned, are akin.
Chairs there will also be and tables,
rudely fashioned. as rule, by the men
themselves.-L london SAturdaY Review.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Animals that Weep.

Lady Burton says she has seen horses
in the Syrian desert cry from thirst, a
mule cry from the pain of an injured
foot and camels shed tears in streams.
a cow, sold by its mistress who hat
tended it from birth, wept pitifully. A
young soko ape used to cry from vexa-
ton if Livingstone didn't nurse it in his
arms when it asked him to- Wounded
apes have died crying. and apes have
1wept over their young ones slain by
hunters A cnimpanzee trained to carry
water jugs broke one. and fell a-crying.
which proved sorrow, though it wouldn't
mend the jug. Rats. discovering a young
one drowned, have oeen moved to tears
of grief. \ giraffe which a huntsman's
rifle had injured began to cry. Sea lions
weep for the loss of their young. Gordon
Cummings observed tears trickling from
the eyes Of dying elephant And even
an orang-outang, when deprived of its
mango. was 50 veXed that it took to cry
ing. There can be little doubt, therefore,
that animals do weep from grief or pain
or annoyance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
The Half Sleeve is a Favorite.

The half sleeves, or long sleeve is
shown on all wedding gowns, and few
have a decOllete bodice
The collar is worn extremely high, or
where the collar is omitted, the neck is
arranged in Il slight V.
Youthful brides cling to null and chif-
fon, but most of the new wedding gowns
are Of white satin, panne, rich brocades
anad pure white velvet. Much hand
work on these gowns. applique or en-
broidery, is shown, giving a much hand
somer appearance to the whole
While the outline of the gown is sim
pie, the elaborate work upon it has no
limit this season.
A gown showing a square-cut bodice
was made of liberty satin. the skirt
tucked, finished by three chiffon lounces,
above which appeared broad band of
heavy applique.
The bodice was tucked and bloused
and had a shaped collar and stole of
lace, outlining a yoke and front of
tucked chiffon. This yoke was cut in a
square in front, just low enough to show
the pretty curve OF the throat. says the
Cincinnati CONGRATULATIONS.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Dress for the Sake os Utility.

Is there any sound and sufficient reason
why women should not wear trousers? Is
not the difference between the dress of
our males and females arbitrary. fixed
by tradition rather thun in accordance
with requirement and true aesthetic
sense! What is the Scots kilt but pet
tic6at? And isn't the femo lie actress in
male attire generally charming crea-
ture? Therefore. cayil We not at the
woman who habitually wears pantaloons
The women of Champery, in the can
ton De Vaud. Switzerland, are perfectly
satisfied with their masculine dress.
Thousands Of women in male attire
work in the mines of Belgium, and in
numerous localities in Switzerland and
Tyrol the women wear pantaloons during
haying time, as do also many fruit pick
ers in Spain and fshergrls in southern
France
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Mothers Vino Fear.

One of the worst nisfortunes which
can possibly happen to a growing child
is to have mother who is pcrpetually
tormented by nervous fears. The doc
trine of mental suggestion, whatever
may be its extremes, is certainly true "a
the extent that thought waves create an
atmosphere favorable or unfavorablc TO
the inmates Of the household If 4
mother gives way to fears-morbid,
minute. and all-prevailing-she will in
eyitably make the environment of her
children one of increasing dread and
timidity. Marshal SAKE, one of the most
distinguished commanders in history, led
battalions with unsurpassed courage; but
we are told that he incontinentIy fled az
the sight of poor puss. l should NOT be
at all surprised to learn that his mother
was dominated by an abnormal fear of
cats. The background of fear is TIE
habit or instinct of anticipating the
worst. The mother who never makes a
move or allows her children to make a
move without conjuring up a myriad of
malign possibilities embitters the cup Of
life with a slow-acting poison.-W s
Home Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
A Forgotten Countersirn.

who comes there?" called little vii,
lie, the sentry, in threatening tones, as he
brought his deadly wooden gun into shoot
ing position.
"A friend" answered little Tommie,
from behind the rocking-chuir.
Advance and give the countersign, -
Missed the sentry, ''or I'll shoot your
head off,
An ominous silence followed this ter
rible threat, then Tomme said plaintive.
ly:
I've forgot it."
You can't remember nuthin'." ex-
claimed Willie in disgust, throwing down
his gun. Cum over here an I'll whisper
1t to yer ag'in. Ohio State Journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
To Remove Mud StainS.

Black cloth and mud stains are not al
ways so willing to part company as
might be wished. After it has been
found that brushing is not sufficient, rub
me remaining traces Of the mud with the
raw Surfa e of a cut potato. The potato
Is not the only thing in the way of kitch-
en- en- supplies that is used for cleaning.
Some persons there are who insist that
mere Is nothing so good for restoring silk
rs plenty of strong. cold. black tea. The
Six is sponged over the outside with the
lea, then pressed. Strong coffee. it Is
S1Id' IS a fine fluid in which to wash al
paca.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Gae Care of RinsS.

If you want your rings to last we'll"
said a jeweler, don't wear them under
gloves But if you decide that gloves
are a necessity, as probably you will
then send your rings twice a year to
,ieweler to be overhauled. says Home
Notes. The reason for this warning is
the constant friction of the glove wears
the tiny points that hold the stones in
place and the result is that the stones
fall out, unless they are constantly
looked after. You might not detect a
loose stone, but a jeweler would at once
ana thus might prevent your losing Il
valuable gem.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Cold Cream.

70 remedy a dry skin try cold cream
- almonds, made by mixing together
.5,,. g ounces of oil of almonds. half an
Ute Of white wax, and the same Of
sbPFrIIs,aeeti. These ingredients in a jar
''a I be set in a saucepan of water over
now SlgW heat. and be thoroughly well
mixed together. When a smooth liquid
=, me 1ne result, two ounces of orange flower
s 9,Ster should be stirred into it until it is
g5o well mixed with the rest and then
ear, goid cream should be put into an
fg- t,.,'tenWare pot and kept there ready
H. Use. 1t should be applied either with
sa.n myers or soft piece Of muslin, and
in.a 1.4 afterwards be thoroughly rubbed
" have disappeored
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
HIGHEST AWARD
ON
AND CHOCOLATE.

The judges at the Pan-American Ex-
position, Buffalo, have awarded three
gold medals to Walter Baker & Co..
Limited, Dorchester. Mass, for the SUI
per'ority of their Breakfast Cocoa and
all of their cocoa and chocolate prepar-
ations, and the excellence of their ex-
hibit. This is the thirty-seventh high
est award received by them from the
great expositions in Europe and Amer
lea.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Miss Muffet Down.to-Date.

Little Miss Muffet
~, Sat on tuffat-
"Hatevs- Il tuffet may Se
when along came spider
and sat down beside her.
rl nut she told it, You can't scare ne.
3Ief since women are taking
Ash places less quaking
IT. ana screaming is done than Of yOr5.
ne 90 with heads bare
ana defy sun and air.
We run things in office and store.
I,lsI some of us bravely
"@SgIeSe, She said gravely.
''hce we've let old traits vanish and got
10 be mannish,
10 nave fits over mice any more
Chicago Record Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewn rd
for any case of Catarth that cannot be
cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY 4 co, Props. Toledo. O.
Cheney for the last Il years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In ali business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligation made by their firm
ledo, O. Walding. Klnnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price zoe per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
When Blanching Almond.r.

In preparing almonds for saiting care
should be taken that they do not remain
water is often poured over the almonds
and the bowl left untouched in the press
Of other preparations. The not water
draws out the bitter prussic acid taste
Of the skin, and if the nuts are left TO
cool in the water they reabsorb it. If
this carelessness has taken place rinse
the nut meats with boiling water after
the skin comes Oft
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
X Gossip for the Ladies. X


ut receptions and lat homes" is usually
caused by the addition of hot. not boiling.
water to the first infusion A lesson in
this matter may be had from the Rms
SLAMS, who serve the most delicious tea
N the world. and who prepare it first
very strong. making il almost an essence
of tea. This is diluted to the strength
wished, with water kept boiling in the
sam0var. This water is not allowed to
boil ald reboil, but is renewed as need
ed. Freshiy-boiled water is insisted upou
by all conn0iSseurs in tea-making.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Regarding Sprains.

The first thing to do with a sprain IS
to apply water as hot as can be borne
and repeat until the pain is gone. The
hot water may be showered on the
sprain, or wet cloths may be used if fire.
quently renewed. The foot or ankle can
ter The next thing is to keep the in
jured part thoroughly warm. This is
done by winding it with wadding or fan.
mel. The less Il sprained limb is used.
the quieter it is kept the more likely
it is to get well quickly
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Rohhx,s Little .Ioke.

Il understand" said little Bobby. look
Ing u5 from his lesson and keeping
forefhgar temporarily between the pages
Of his history. that there is only one
man before whom the Gar Of Russia
must take off his hat
why, ycs-that's so. Your book tells
all about it, en-? Who is it, did you
s2yg
His hairdresser.' said Bobby, getting
busy.-New York Times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Rubber Growing in Nicaragua.

Before 1898 there had been no rubber
planting in Nicaragua beyond few
fruitless experiments on the Atlantic
coast of Nicaragua. In 1898 the work
began on what may be called a large
scale, and each year since ,nr number
of planters has increased II is safe TO
say that in this vicinity $500 in gold
value is now being expended yearly in
growing rubber exclusively.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
When Buying Stationery.

In buying stationery the woman who is
her nOtepaper unstamped-this for use
when second or third sheet is needed
to complete yoluminOus letter. 1t is
one OF the small things that betray
knowledge of correct usage, that only one
sheet of letter shall bear the address
or monogram. Repetition is unnecessary
and should be omitted
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
custard Pie Logic.

In making custard pie remember that
the baking is an important item. Experi-
ence may teach one just the moment AZ
which to interrupt the cooking. The best
way is to watch the pie and remove it
from the oven the moment the custard
reaches the boiling point. A custard pie
is spoiled if allowed to boil in the oven.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Regarding Breakfast.

Light breakfasts are the proper thing
in many families, and yet in homes
where there are growing, hardy young.
STEERS diet of cereal and fruit is not us1i-
ally favored by such members Of the
family. The crisp, cool mornings at
hand help TO improve an already HEALTHY
appetite. and chop or egg is far more
satisfactory than bowl of oatmeal aad
plain bread and butter or toast.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
Something New in Waist.c.

The only attempt at new departure in
form and cut has been made with long
waists. These habits are worn over lace
skirts or skirts of thin material. They
are made of silk or brocade. tight fitting
trimmed with lace and prolonged in two
long coat tails that come over the skirt
on each side about to the knee. They
have nothing particularly to recommend
them except their newness. They are
stiff and awkward.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
My Comrade.

never build song by night or day
of breaking ocean or Of blowing whin
Rut IN some wondrous unexpected way
Like light upon road, my Love comes in.
And when | go at night upon hiii
Nv heart is lifted on mysterious wings:
NV Love is there 10 strengthen and TO still,
For she can take away the dread of
things. Edwin Markham.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
For the Lunch Box.

In preparing daily lunches for she
school or Office meal, fruit ought always
10 be included. 1t answers in part for
food and drink alike. and more than this
is tonic and medicine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
When Putting Gowns Away.

Gowns that are to be laid away for
tie season should be wrapped in blue
paper and folded tightly. With white
silk skirts a second covering of muslin
should be used. Put bodices away in
boxes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02
% Make Good Tea.

s,,T,lS, housekeepers remember. as they
l7t,a' that when it is necessary to d.
wStssz strong tea it should be done with
asve. az the boiling point The poor
15s, q tea, made strong at first and
reduced, such as is too often served
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

Help your wife to get breakfast easy, take
home Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour. Your
grocer waits to supply you.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

--Hop-picking in Oregon is now in full
swing, and enough of the crop has been
harvested to tell that the crop will be %
to 30 per cent. short.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

mother with tact will understand his
many contradictions and earn his graft
tude and confidence by hunoring them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

Greek ladies are said to have 1877 diff
erent styles of dressing the hair.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-11-02

understand them. and give them the
sense of responsibility without saddeng
them.