The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-05
facts of Interest
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Eor the 5zousewl1e.
All communications addressed to this
department must be written in INK ana
accompanied by name and address.
Both will be held confidential.
Correspondents will please write the
names OF their places Of residence in
full. Letters go astray daily because
the address is given merely as "CIty."
There are forty-five Of these United
States and many cities in each State.
Between the years 1850 and 1860 there
was a social art in vogue. known as
'.Grecian Painting" for the coloring of
steel engravngs and other pictures. Can
you, or any of your intelligent readers,
give me a brief description of this art
and the details OF its operation
AS I have no knowledge of this one of
the lost social arts the query is re-
ferred.
l. Please tell me how to whiten and
stiffen a wnlte leghorn hat
2. Can any of Your readers supply me
with a copy of poem entitled "a Wo-
mans Answer" by Ella Wheeler WILCOX,
which recently appeared in one Of the
monthly magazines? If so. kindly msiI
direct to me and I will be pleased to re-
turn the favor in any way. NJ. E. S.
l. Rub dampened cornmeal into it, leave
on until dry, and brush out. Then wash
with peroxide Of hydrogen. II you can
not get this. cover with soft paste OF
flower Of sulphur and lemon juice. Brush
off when dry. To stiffen, sponge "a the
inside with gum arabic water, made quite
thick. Dry in the sun.
Q will refer your request to the Con
stituency." But why not apply directly
to the author? Address her in care OF
New York Journal, New York city.
+ came across CHEEKY bit Of verse
one day when was blue and discour-
aged. I read it again and again. After
awhile I was singing song of JOY. l
should like to know the authors name
and get the rest Of it. The bit l nave
runs thus:
IF YOU sing a song as you go along.
In the face of the real or fancied wrong.
In spite of the doubt. if you'll fight it out.
And show q heart that is brave and
stout:
If you laugh at the jeers and refuse the
tears.
You'll force the ever reluctant cheers
That the world denies when a coward
cries,
To give to the man who bravely tries;
And yo,p win SUCCESS with a. little song
If you sing the song as you so along.
r.
Refereed! There is cneery SWING to
the bit which sets heart and pulses to
dancing Who sang it first?
/. Will you please ask If anyone can
tell the name of the author OF MI.
Strange's Sealed Packet? l am very
anxious to find out the authors name.
Also. is there any way of repairing
white enameled sink? 1t has become
disco;ored and is Clipped in several places.
J. S.
l. Referred.
?. It can be re-enameled by one who
understands his business. Apply 70
plumber for such q workman.
Some time when you are not too busy
will ycu kindly let me know through the
pspel where I can get a book OF the
Western Stock Growers Association:
NJ. WOOD.
Referred Thank you cordially for say
ing when you are not too busy. me
rroyiso shows consideration Tor my con-
fort and convenience which is refreshing;
Yol: shall have the answer as soon as
receive it. And it is pretty sure to CONF
Our readers know something OF every
thing, and a great deal Of many things.
Can YOU advise me or refer ms 10
book or some person who can advise me
as to the care in detail Of a canary OH
possible ills and treatment thereof etc
My bird, though young. has asthlIka, ~
something Of the kind. He breatnes WIN
his bill open and wheezes, whistles anu
coughs like an old man. have gwen MIN MIN
red pepper, etc. ~
2. Will you also send me recipe lor
mousse?# T mean frozen dessert bearing
the French name Of moss
3. Will you send too. recipe lot TWO
Fast Indian CONNECTIONS or sweets! Iney
are made from honey: -four etc. l pc os.
lieve. and are called "helwa" and ranat
lakoum" If you do not have these re-
cipes. will you kindly try to find them
among the friends of Our Corner.
j. Send me stamped and self-addressed
envelope for name Of one who can put
you In the way of learning what you wish
to know concerning canaries.
9. A recipe for mousse" will appear
this week in the recipe column.
8. The East Indian delicacies are