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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
When Woman Feel. Like Sinking.

The household is not the only do
main in which the question of con-
scientious Sinking comes up. Even
business woman who lives in
boarding house. and has no fore
knowledge of what she SHALL eat or
drink. cannot escape from the burden
Of the wherewithal she shall be
clothed. The wear of business life up
on a woman's clothes is so great that
1t would take half the evenings in the
week, II not all of them. TO keep ner
clothes up to the proper standard. the
Morgue" standard. as some one calls
II, meanwhile. of cou:se. the periec-
ton that will bear detailed exam
iration.
There aTa always rips and worn
places in the buildings of skirts and
petticoats to mend: dress shields To
wash and renew boots to black. neck
ties TO press. stocks to manufacture.
Innings of collars. ribbons and gloves
to clean. handkerchiefs and lace col
lars to wash ana iron. stockings to
darn. hair to shampoo nails to mani
cure-the list is endless.
Il spend half my free time over such
things as these. working woman
once said. and the worst of It is that.
after all my work. half the girls IN the
Office look trimmer and better
groomed than | do. 1t is absolutely
discouraging
Self-respect is the important consit-
Grafton in settling the question from
the personal point of view What
will my self-respect allow me to shirk?
Is my first duty to my clothes or isn't
It? To me personally no mental de-
velopment can reconcile me to untidi-
ness. but. on the other hand. no
amount of tidiness can reconcile me to
empty headedness.-NewY York News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
A Kiplinx Manuscript.

There is now on exhibition in
swell New York bookstore the original
manuscript of kfplings Light that
Failed" As IL appears to the casual
observer. there is little Typographical
evidence at least OF the mental torment
authors are popularity supposed ~ I'M
dergo in their efforts to bring forth
volume. The copy" is written IN an
even hand. of the long. swinging style
affected by newspaper men. and in the
entire manuscript there are scarcely
hundred lines that have been rewrit
ten, and not one paragraph. the text
OF which has been wholly changed. To
the compositors who set it up there
must have been one grievous lament
their inability TO "cuss the man who
wrote It," In the editing of the copy
obviously done by the author-there is
one noticeable feature. and that Is the
wholesale striking out of adiectives.
II would seem that Mr.. Kipling had
gone through the manuscript with no
other thought than to kill them. In
very few instances have other words
been substituted for those cut out,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
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Beautiful links are made OF large
pink baroque pearls simply set. The
pink is of beautiful shade
The majority of belts for spring
wear have wide effect in the back
and buckles formed to wear with the
dip front waists.
Black AMI white still retains a decid
ed vogue and is effectively combined
in many handsome models Of the
spring millinery.
Vest front effects prevail in the
latest ready made silk blouses. These
tasten at the front and diminntive
buttons enter into the trimmin ).
A new spring coat that lends a trim
look to slender figures comes from
Paris and closes at the left side. 1t
can be found to harmonize with any
costume.
Velvet ribbons in two color effects
are much in demand The black vel
vet ribbon with white satin back is
used in al sorts OF dress and hair
ornaments.
Soft chiffon pompons are also popu-
lar for hair decorations. and can be
had in any color. Some have a centre
ornament of pearls ami the edges
tipped with the tiniest spangles OF
pearls.
Design for spring belt has an or
nament ut the back. joined TO the belt
by bars and links A belt with cam
co. set in delicate outline back
ground of gold. is adapted for wear
with light colors.
A melton cloth coat has the collar
ami dickey as we'll of linen-cOlorcd
batiste tucked in squares with a me-
dallion of lace to match set in the two
sides of the collar in front. 1t is fin
ished with a narrow band Of the same
lace.
The butterfly comb is the latest
idea for decorating a high coiffnre II
is formed of the finest carved shell.
and Affixed II the hairpin or comb by
a brass hinge or tiny spring. the lat
ter lending a fiutteriag motion to the
butterfly whenever the head Is moved.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22

Among the numerous devices for
work boxes suited to the limited space
Of the travelling bag is one with com
is filled with all the necessary sew
ing implements and variety of
spools. is divided into two triangular
sections, each of which swings out on
separate pivot. Under the tray is the
jewel case. Another box. seen for the
first time this season. contains all the
needfuls for repairing the wardrobe.
including gloves AMI stockings. AMI a
full set q manicure tools as well.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
Sea-Hathinr Mt Home.

There are few people who do not
find the daily sea bath an agreeable
tonic; yet there are multitudes who
hesitate to continue such baths in
thei: own homes after they have left
the seashore The truth is that daily
bathing in any water is in itself re-
fIeshing and agreeable. so long as the
individual is In health. AMI it is just
the tonic that weak, nervous women
need.
The best time to battle is usually
early IN the morning. and the best
temperature for the person in health
is about 10 degrees. or the tempera-
ture of the room in which the bath is
taken. Such morning dip should
not be continued longer than from
three to five minutes. and should be
instantly followed by brisk rubbing
with friction towels in order to put
the skin in a glow.
The best authorities seem to agree
that all the advantages that come
from five to eight minutes. II is also
desirable to keep up brisk exercise
in sea bathing in order to gain the
greatest benefit from it,
All these rules apply with double
force to bath at home. which lacks
the tonic effect of salt water a great
many persons always add a cup of
rock salt dissolved in little warm
water to their daily bath. l, tends to
prevent a chill. A little perfumed al
cohol is also used for the same reason.
A bag OF bran and orris root, soaked
in the water, gives the bather the
faint. fresh fragrance of violets,
though 1t has no special hygenic value.
When one feels chilly after bathing
Il is a sure indication that there has
been no reaction of the skin. and that
i. is not safe to indulge il. so cold a
bath. Such peoples hould take baths
at night at a tepid temperature. And
If morning bath is also desirable. it
should be at least slightly warmed. Of
short duration and a brisk rubbing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
American Women who Own Ceronet..

The first use of coronets by Ameri-
can woman is traced back to the third
Mrs. John Jacob Aston, who died in
1887. but her sister-in law. Mrs. Will
liam Aston. was almost as early in the
field with the royal insignia. The val
tie of these ornaments varies from
$4,000 to $4,000 each. The present
Mrs. John Jacob Aston has two, one
solely of diamonds and valued at $780,
900. the other of diamonds and emer-
aids. valued at 100000: while Mrs.
Ogden Mills possesses three. with a
total value of $4,000. one composed
of diamonds. another of diamonds AMI
pearls and the third of diamonds and
emeraljs
Others that have adopted a custom
that was at first bit startling are Mrs.
o. II. p. Belmont, Mrs. William Starr
Miller. Mrs. Bradley-Martin Mrs. Will
liam ID. Slonae. Mrs. Levi p. Norton
Mrs. Alfred S. Post, Mrs Clarence H.
Mackay, Mrs. George ]. Gould. Mrs.
Charles T. Yerkes. Mrs Perry Tiffany.
Mrs. Philip Rhinelander. Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney and Mrs. Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt.-Ainslee' Maya
sine
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22

Rosettes will be used as trimmings
for touches OF color on the spring
frock which has a penchant towarl
the picturesque The proper making
OF these rosettes is worth a little
study for they appear a good deal on
the skirts OF new models in varying
sizes. and are used instead Of buttons
on bodices. To make them as buttons
ribon OF about half an inch wide
should be selected. pleatei up very
finely and stitched on to small CEN
ire Ia plain fiat linen button will dol
round and round in three or four
rows. and strass or turquoise stud
set in the middle To finish il of.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
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The German Empress recently pre-
scented her husband with a model Of
her own hand. carved in marble by a
famous Berlin sculptor. This was
certainly fitting gift for a wife 10
give her husband who is not only de
voted AMI affectionate. but who said
to a friend. with whom he had been
discussing the beautiful women of his
capital: After all. there is no one OF
them t. be compared to Augusta. EN-
pres Of my heart and of Germany"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
Tho Trifiing Annoxance..

II is the little things of life often
that prove the most trying. Bureau
drawers that stick are sometimes more
difficult to endure than a serious
trouble. Ii is worth while to stop and
remember that TO rub the offending
edges with cake of hard soap, bit
OF stove-blacking. or even a soft lead
pencil will make life worth living
again. If the window of our poorly
built houses rattle at night aggravat-
ingly in these spring winds. a few
slips of folded newspaper will stop
the noise and bring peace and slum.
Der.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22

Baked Bananas-Remove the skin
from six medium bananas. lay in gran
lite baking pan. sprinkle with one
tablespoon of sugar and pour over one
cup of hot water Bake in a good brisk
oven 20 minutes; serve with or with
out cream. Very wholesome.
Horseradish Sauce-Scrape clean
Add one gill whipped cream. one des-
sertspoon of made mustard. one des.
sertspoon of powdered sugar. one tea
spoonful salt. Il generous dash OF pep
per and a tablespoon OF vinegar. Mix
well and cook for five minutes. Serve
cold
Chocolate Pudding-Soak two cups
bread crumbs in four cups scalded
milk; add two eggs. slightly beaten.
one-third cup Of sugar one teaspoon
of butter. one teaspoon vanilla. ami
one-quarter teaspoon salt. Melt two
squares chocolate. add one-third cup
OF sugar and milk enough urom the
bread and milk to pour then mix
all turn into buttered dish; put at
once in oven: bake IS minutes. Serve
with cream.
Kidney Omlette-Chop cold boiled
kidney quite fine; make an omlet with
three beaten eggs. three tablespoon
fuls of milk. pinch of salt and little
pepper. Put one teaspoon of butter in
q frying pan: when melted turn in tho
mixture; let cook slowly until n crust
forms on the bottom. In the mean
time sprinkle over the omlet the
chopped kidney and a little chopped
parsley. Fold In half. turn out on n
hot platter and spread with butter and
garnish with parsley.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22

While fashion sanctions tapestry
papers as being excellent limitations Of
the genuine antique tapestries. yet
they should be used with the greatest
care. AS they absorb light ravenously
they should only be used in very
light room. They are a very undesir-
able background for pictures also. but
where very few pictures are used. and
l. is desired to tone down the light
ing of a room. they are quite useful
and attractive.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
Cru.ad. Ara,n., Tn. Corset.

II Is 400 years since Catherine de
Meiici introduced corsets into France.
Since that day the corset has been
frequently attacked; in fact. 1t was not
long after the death Of Catherine that
the French savant deemed It q crime
TO wear one. Now another celebrated
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
Goats MIX for ch,,ar...

Goats milk is sold in London and
brings very high price. being con-
sijered very desirable for children.
The yield Of milk Is small. but the
goat Is not a costly animal to keen.
and gives . large profit.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
lNDIvIoUALlsM.

Each man, a world-to other worlds half
known
Turns on a tiny axis of his own:
His full life orbit Is pathway dim
To brother planets that revolve with him.
William H. IIayne. In McClure's.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22

Ufgcst OF EHoF1c"u
The largest ships ever launched from
an American shipyards are the Korea
and Siberia, built at Newport News for
the transpacifc trade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-03-22
Professional CARDS.

PurneIl & johnson, Clayton J.
Purnell, William +. johnson, Attor-
neys-at-Law, Snow Hill, Nd. Office
opposite Court House.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
VACATION PRIZES
Sixth Grade.

Split Bamboo Fishing Rod-From TX to sh feet long
with 8 to 10-inch cork handles ferrules.
supplementary Fishing Outft-Consisting nickel
plate Multiplying Reel: a Click and Drag which will
hold 60 yards of line twenty yards of fine quality
braided Silk Casting Line; dozen of the best
Abbey and 1mbrie Sneled Hooks; half a dozen Ad-
Unstable Sinkers
Official League Baseball.
Louisville Sugger Bat
Catchers Mitt-Fine quality Of Mausicatored buckskin
with Improvement in pocket used by professionals.
Felder's glove.
Repeating Air Rifle
Leather Football, regulation sze complete with rubber
bladder.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

20 rain and the high that they into the
boat There many large lake. especially
near the Shore rowed under projecting rock which
served shelter until subsidized
out oy the excitement that fell asleep not
how long slept but awakened by laugh, and
there before stood Uncle Jack.
Mama mad planned to surprise us, had invited a
Der OF friends the evening had
bad colds but they brought their
them SO the day ended cheerfulfy
Gertrude McConville.
Seventh Grade. ILtchfe1d, Minn
The Scare-Box Was Open.
The first Fourth celebration that remember
TOOK place In neghboring town. about this
remember correctly My father mother had
to uncle who that evening
the celebration and intended remaining it. That night
could hardly Sleep for what following
morning kept running through my mind.
Early in the morning large frecrackers shot off
there other loud noises by up early
to see the fun and for several hours
firing off frecrackers and often burnns
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

the Declaration OF independence The hear it, the
better understand it, enjoy thinking forefathers
felt when it finished and all through them for the
first time do not much for the fireworks
do not make much effort to them.
find fewer holes burned in my pretty dresses
Minnie Tullar
Eighth Grade. Warren, MINI.
Day N
number OF years ago from the province Of On
tario and made home in North Dakota. AS Ca
madam did not know that the yankees celebrated the
Fourth July Independence Day We arrived the
land couple months before July
pie held celebration and We heard the
great speeches and had pleasant time but the did
suggest patriotism to This my first Fourth
July but since then have spent greater by
knowing what they really meant. -Rhea W. Bowerman,
Eighth Grade. Willow City, N. d
An Unhappy Waterman.
The first Fourth Of July that always will re-
member when about six old day before
the Fourth father went bought brother
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

Then mama bought large ball which Of all
thought it was just lovely Then felt
very sorry wanted another bought
one Then was contented and kept it till the day.
was playing with it when playmate
Lillian Aberle,
Sixth Grade. Alexandria MINI
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
The End of a Glowing Ball.
Ninth Grade.

The first Fourth Of July I remember when
three four old. They celebrated
town with The streets very crowded.
thing remember that somebody
aepped me- Jumped up and did not mind it much.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

Memories of Misery.
Fourth Of July brings to mind frecrackers
and misery generally early morning. in fact it
only O'Clock. Taking good supply Of
started to the home OF friends expecting to find
her and ready for good time. But no. was fast
asleep and likely to remain for awhile had
frecrackers all by solitary SELF BY o'clock
perately hungry and had headache my
patriotism had melted Full of disgust
but could not Sleep and lay until about thinking
how extremely foolish had been. did enjoy myself all
day. for sweets galore serve to de-
crease headache by and the
so did not make feel BETTER either Experience is
wise teacher and do not intend spoil day again.
Hattie Hetland
Ninth Grade. Ada, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

YANKEE SCHOLARS ABROAD
OF the fourteen ladies who took doctors degrees
Of the universities year eight
Americans and only six Germans.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

Lawn Tennis Net-Double court No. Is thread. saG
canvas bound.
Tennis Racket-Wright & Ditson.A
One-half dozen Tennis Balls
One-half dozen Golf Balls.
Nichols Driver.
Nichols Putter.
Caddy Bag-scotch plaid.
croquet Set, No. g.
Hammock.
Ping-Pong set.
Cotton Gymnasium kne pants and shirt
Cotton Gymnasium knee pants and shirt
shoes.
Water Color Outfit.
Students Sketching Outfit
~Barnaby 1ee,~J J. Bennett.
'"The Junior Cup" Allen French.
MRS. Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch" A. G. Hogan
captain of the Crew." R. n Barbour
'"Ten Boys from Dickens" D. Sweetser
"Son Of Satsuma," Kirk Munroe
Lives Of the Hunted Ernest Thompson Seton.
"American Leaders and Heroes" W. r. Gordy.
"The Story OF the Great Republic" H. A. Guerber.
"The City Of the Seven Hills" c. II. Harding.
''The Story Book" D. Howells.
George Washington" N. Hapgood.
"Beasts Field" Fowls Of the Air. "wys OF
-. Wood Folk" evidences Ways" Secrets of the
Woods" w. J. Long.
THE South American Republics" w. r. Markwick.
"Stars in Song and Legend" J. G. Porter.
"Careers of Danger and Daring" G. Mofett
what a Boy Should Know About Electricity" "How
Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus"
T. M. St. John.
1.-THE Story Of England" E. NJ rappan
Hawaii and It's People," A. S. Twombley. .'!TIS
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A Bit of Bubbling Happiness.
The first Fourth Of July that remember spent when
was four old The Christmas before that
to MERRY Christmas" and IA Happy Year." so
the first thing did when awoke call mother,
wish Fourth Of July That afternoon
to the celebration but after awhile
It looked much like rain that home wraps
had that wanted very much Just as
starting again 1t raned not wear it. That
great disappointment to Jessie Brasie,
Eighth Grade Monticello Minn
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

,"AOA AaN q pdChdS0 u 010s
crackers in my hand a boy cam
along, and when was not look-
ing he lighted the fuse. Before
realized it the crackers began
to go off. soaring me SO much
that stopped setting off fire.
crackers and sat down on the
steps Of a store and looked ON.
While was sitting there, some
boys who had dressed as hid
eously as possible, went by and
scared me again. Then I ran
back to my uncle's place as fast
as I could.
I did not go up town alone
again that day. In the afternoon
/ went to see a ball game and
came back to my uncle's without
any more adventures. Late that
night we went home, so was
afterwards told, for long before
we started l had forgotten
High School.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

sisters and myself some hrecrackers OF
greatly delighted to think of the
was anxious to shoot few at that after coaxng
long time, mother at last her the
bunch and lit and oh how did another
to great surprise it did Off Thinking going
the powder went into
ming much frightened although afraid
to shoot the next day. But the day al
lowed to shoot frecrackers and
ached when brother and sisters had
theirs and could only watch Martin Mmbach.
Eighth Grade Henderson, Minn
Among Jolly Ragamumns.
The first Fourth Of July Of which remembrance
about five years The celebration
miles from where lived the north side
What remember most distinctly the ragamufn party
Among other things there ball game races,
bright and clear when left
OF storm but about o'clock dark clouds
in the west. AS did get wet,
few days after heard that
at Lowry that in which several people
-Delos W. McNutt
Seventh Grade Sedan, MINI.
Q
The WORDS Fourth July" remind me OF the day
which John Hancock the president
name to the declaring the states think
frecrackers PISTOLS torpedoes rising
painpatriotsm because but patriots would
what forefathers did; pleasure
country and pan at the thought Of the
killed and wounded Few those
yet did they not die honorable deahs
left their held country
George Reade
Sixth Grade 16o Cambridge st. st. Paul
Ramsey School
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
Weird War Dancing,

The first Fourth of July remember spent at the Devils
Lake ChaauQua On the Sd of july 1885, when about
six DID, party of eight Emerado a freight
train When reached Larimore changed
to Devils Lake. where took carriage and went out
to the Chaauqua grounds. 10 O'Clock We
to restaurant and had breakfast after which went to
visit friends who camping the grounds They
invited dinner decided the
hotel We found that the diningr crowded,
stood behind the chairs Of the Indian band
and when they had had dinner took their places.
After dinner down to the dock and boarded
the little steamboats, which the
Fort Totten the Indian old Indian
the dock to the place the
left sitting in with old After the
walked to dock.
moved off left party.
again taken to the Chatauqua
arriving there found that too late for the
returned to the hotel. -Bernice Vetch,
Seventh Grade Emerado N. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
all in sleep.
Willie 0. Woods.
Mimic, N. D.

Short-Cnke and Small Boys.
In my mind closely associated with the Fourth OF
july are the words strawberry shortcake storm
small boys The small boy has little patriotism
his nature and his chief delight this birthday the nation
to ghten people with his giant
Of course great people properly the
day. TO me day of rejoicing
because it is the day which United
the authority of Great Britain
cannot remember Fourth July
nave strawberry shorteake And it fails rain
TINS day. why do not know always think of this national
holiday day Of pleasure of patriotism.
Charlotte e. Barnes,
Ninth Grade. Lockhart MINI.