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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
How to Make the Glover Cream
So Highly Priced by Our Grand
mothers-Other Good Skin
EmOllients.

Miss It's there such a thing as clover
cream? I would like to nave II, as I have
heard it recommended.
Clover cream as It was made by our
grandmothers consisted of q ounce of
Sleeps. tallow melted In q cup over hot
water. To this was added half the auanti-
ty Of almond oil. This was beaten to-
gether and was scented with . few drops
of camphor. 1t was sometimes called
camphor ice. 1t is excellent for chapped
lips. 1t vas called clover cream because
a slip of clover was stirred in it.
Fl. Eff you were going to wash your
face every day with soap. what. soap
would you use?
Gcntlemen's shaving soap is usually very
good for the sdn and can be safely tried.
no matter how fine the flesh ma; be.
Ellen B.-I nave been recommended to
try the vaucaire remedy for the enlarge
ment of the bust. I am so nat. Do you
consider it good?
1 have heard it highly recommended.
1t is a prescription you know, which any
druggist viii cut mp for you. Give him
your formula and he will I'LL It
Minerva-Do you advise hercic treatmens
IT. the reduction OF the weIeht ] went
without eating until I nearly starved
It Is not at all necessaS to do this. Eat
comfortably. but do not take fattenfng
foods
Indigestion. Now I have been a sufferer
for years. What can I take to get well?
Taks simple a easily diEested foods.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
DAINTY THINGS
NOT EXPENSIVE
FOR NEW BABY
Complete Outfit Can BE Made at
Small Cost and With
Little Work.

With very much less money and with
better results a haby's FIRST wardrobe can
he made at home OF the best materials.
and n beElm In time will mt in any way
tax the mother. Twenty-Five dollars can
he made 10 cover ths entire cost, and for
this amoun n pretty layout as well as 3
sanitary IN serviceable me Is prepared
A dressy outfit Is rot = necessity. hut it
is made up OF the rostest flannel and good
raiusock. II these are us.d the Tong
flarrcls" can be cut over into two short
skirts each and the ioag dresses made
siorf and put upon new lace yokes. when
the baby cutsTows its long coat. Coarse.
poor flannel with much cotton IN IT will
grow lard n yellow after a few wash
ings. and poor muslin viii not wear out
liz first US. efeu.
Six ANN swathes are necessary. These
are bsndages shout six inches wide and
'hres-quarters OF a yard long. They are
wound around the abdomen to keep the
intcstines and liver warm and supported.
Then there must b six wool vests, either
ready made. knit or ~crocheted. The long
fanneis or shirts must be four In number.
These long ~pctticoats open the entire
front, sre attached to bodies and have
f'iculder straps. The long ends are
wrapped about the feet and PINNED there.
For use In cold weather there mrst be
three long-sleeved WOODEN vests. and four
more swatbes: these. to be made Of web
bling. should be provided to be worn over
the bodies of h long Eannels.
For each day SIX white lawn or nain-
sock dresses can - used and four flannel
night gowns win be needed. Two GRO
cheted or limited wool jackets are neces-
sary. To complete the layette -four pairs
Of WOODEN boots. q warm wrapping shawl
and a eashmes cloak, . bonnet an a
veil for outdoor near must be provided.
knitted socks are most commonly used
for babies. but eve easier to make and
much warmnr TO wear are socks made of
chamois skin They IN very like mecca
sins and Do not cost - cents a pair. Pat
terms for cutting them out can be bought
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
One has to Sit on the Floor ia
Examine Their Contents, but
They Are Very Useful.

finds In panels and drapery her opportu.
nifty.
A secret panel has through the SCI
been q favored device for those who hal
apght to secrete. It retains its popularity
In these Twentieth Century days.
By touching . spring whose location -
known only to the possessor OF the secret
a panel opens and access IS thus given to
the jewels.
Another secret storehouse for jewels Is
in the posts Of a Louis XIV bed Almost
one half of zach post can be laid pa
and yet it can be lone in such a way a.
to be imperceptible even to the keen OBJ
server.
The interior Of these posts is lined with
a soft plush and shows . succession Of
tiny semicircutar shelves on which boxes
and Jewels innumerable are laid
One post, however, is fitted Up with
hooks only. Here are hung necklaces,
bracelets, belts and a variety Of chains.
When the bedposts are finished with or
Iatefy nuted balls these are arranged 50 a.
o screw into the posts as perfectly as the
DINERS art can max them. giving no In
LEGATION Of the post serving any purpose
nut Of the ordinary.
Desks. bureaus and tables are made with
IS man. secret apartments and false bot
omed drawers for practical use as those
lat add to the mystery OF detective sto-
les and romantic novels. Some Of these
20 invented by the owner and some are
vented for her By Ingenious cahinstnah,
E
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
Foods That Increase Ones
Weight Toilet Preparations
That Can Best Be Prepared at
Home.

terestinS. for it shows a good disposition.
Persons with hair of your peculiar shade
of drab brown are generous and good. You
can make our hair prettier by washing
it with soda n bronzing 1t in the sun
B. c. H.-Kindly give me a formula
for a hand bleach. I want a lotion that
can be used frequently.
Try this: To an ounce OF red vaseEne
d half an ounce of almond oil. Heat
together and bea as it is cooling.
Maude Hwy hands are brown and
they are chapped and ugly. Summer
has a bad effect on them. Can you give
me a lotion for them
You might try a good skin emollient dur
in gloves lined with a bath paste.
G. H.-What would you advice as a bust
developer?
Have you tried to sleep more and to eat
fattening foods? Cocoa. chocolate. bread
and butter. nuts and starchy food will in
crease the size of the bust.
3. FL am very thin and the more 1
do the thinner I get. How can I Increase
my weight? I want to gain about twenty
pounds.
To gain twenty pounds is a serious n
dertaking. yet many have done it Give
up worrying. Cultivate a peaceful frame
Of mind. Don't borrow trouble. You prob
ably have nervous Indigestion and you
must get rid Of it Eat all you want of
one thing. That Is the way to get fat.
Eat as many times a day as possible and
always eat . little before . go to bed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
Relief From Overwork and Worry
in These Physical and Mental
Remedies If Drugs Are Not
Used.

A gentleman. who suffered at one time
from insomnia until on the verge of in
sanity remarked to a friend a few days
ago that by the observance Of the Sim
plest rules the Dreadful infection may sure
" be cured, but It would as surely return
IL the same practices were INDUCED in
which brought IT on.
TOO much headwork and utter disregard
OF all respect for the hard-working stori-
ach, together with care mi worry, brought
on my sIespIeesnese," remarked h gen
tleman.
II do not believe Insomnia ever came
from any other cause. One can scarcely
believe #. but I declare upon my honor
that during my last attack. eighteen years
ako. I did not get one minute. Of sleep.
Ny physician an eminent and careful
man. who took great interest in my case.
laughed when I told this to him, and as
sured me 1 must have dozed many times
unconsciously.
However that was. he attended me
during that six weeks twice daily. and
tried everything he could think of in his
snateria medica to relieve me. but without
result.
1T appeared plain that he would never
succeed. as he could not minister to a
mind diseased. and as the worry contin-
ned and it was plain that he could not re-
n1oye the cause. 1 gave up all hope. and
concluded I must die from the disease.
Il told him 20 one afternoon. and his
zksp 5sc1 v1etns1 ~ c~cnelusaon. but he
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
NEED
LITTLE CARE TO
KEEP THEM WELL
Expert Tells of Food and COndi-
lions That Improve the Plu-
mage of These Birds.

Women who arc fond Of parrots for pets
should bear in r.ind the fact that to keep
them well. birds from tropical countries
must be protected from crafts :nd sud-
den changes of temperature and under
no confederation should they be left out
OVER night. even il summer
Miss Virginia Pope. ~no :o- twenty
years has made u study Of Sirds. their
care and treatment. says TIA. :sere Is
greater mortality among parrots for this
reason than ans oti"F.
W1msE. who. through careles;ness or
tf,ought.essnsss. have left their pets
hanging CUT in the dew over night. nave
found to their sorror- that 70 their birds
were no. dead ~ morning Trey we're
DOM with bronchial puecmoniS. a dis
ease that they s-e subject %.
There are certain dos and doat's which,
Miss Pope suggests. which IL followed.
viii go a long way to keep 4 bird Il th!s
sort il good health and piumagc.
lfuch care should be exercised in their
feeding and a most important rule to fol-
low is to give the bird plenty Of vstc-.
This is entirely contrary to the sdvics
Of many bird fsnciers. bit Miss Pope. by
personal experience has found lint it Is
most necessary There should be one cup
Cor seed and another for water. the latter
TO be changed twio" a day SoTe persons
there are who will ay that The bird win
die IL given water. but Miss Pope says
that thy will die without it.
Crackers which nave been dipped and
no:stsneG well in condensed milk should
be given them every morning
Condensed mix has bee1 foani TO be
better thar swee; milk for the rea son that
1t is less likely 20 turn sour. and 60 affect
tire digestive organs.
The Xix should be thinned With hoe
water first. about one-half ~trasrocnful OF
water to one-half cup of milk Toasted
bread or swiebsch can be substituted for
crackers if desired
The seed cup should contain suliover
seed mixed with hemp. about cne-fourth
OF the hemp to three-fourths of the sun
flower.
Parrots will not take 7 bath. At least
1t is said that not one in a hundred win
OF its own accord.
This is a natural characteristic. as in
their oan warm curtries the heavy dewS
at night serve the purpose. But as some
sort of bath is necessary it is best To spray
them twice a week with an tomizer.
A spray bath Is not disagreeablc TO the
bird: On the contrary. they s-pear very
grateful I'D will spread their wings and
show everv evidence Of enjoyment during
the process.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
BROWN nj ALL
SHADES
FOR SMART SUITS
Dark or Chocolate for Morning
Dresses When Skirts Clear
the Ground.

Brown. in any number Of old and neW
shades. is undoubtedly the fashionable
color this winter. and Is made up In an
costumes, from the simplest morning dress
TO the most elaborate reception gown.
Fol walking suits and severe tailor
gowns dark brown or chocolate II q Ia
vorite shade. but for a dressier style OF
costume brighter colors are more IN
vogue. and mustard brown. golden brown,
mulberry brown and an Almost indefinite
shades are popular.
When there are so many different tones
to choose from. It II = simple matter for
one and all to be suited. 50 that If one de-
sfres to 30 rather strikingiy Sowned. there
is the unusual mustard color to b had.
while, II b dres Is to be worn hard and
often. the less conspicuous shades are
best
Both short and long skirts are made un
but It is generally accepted that morning
or walking dresses should clear the
ground veil. Smart afternoon gowns hare
the long skirt. and an velvets and velvet
Gems should be long.
Coats also may be made quite at the
choice Of the wearer, any number Of to-
tally different styles being all equally
smart Theu. thers IS the question OF the
sleeve. whether II must be large or tight
ftted. but this, too. i, a matter OF indi-
vidual taste. for an varieties are seem
suit should have the tight sleeve. while
an elaborate costume is made with full
trimmed sleeve.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
MrxuRY ~ KussraW sABhrs.

weighted at the corners to keep 1t from
blowing up. ano hanging quite loose.
The fronts were similar. with revers
that reached to the sauare-built out
shoulder of the sealskin overiaid with
elaborate motifs of the iridescent trimmed
velvet: while the sleeves were likewise
Of the fur. full and fluffy. with am up
standing and iaring cavalier cuff N the
embroidered velvet.
LAME COMBINED WITH SABLE.
Persian lamb Is again fashionable: but
in its temperance 1t is usually manage
with accessories of some other fur.
For this the Russian 81 bies are in high
demand. with their cousins of the HUDSON
Bay region a close second choice.
Ermine too. max q charming contrast;
and since vests and revers are so fash
iona BILE. the correct thing is to fashion
them from some contrasting fur.
All the l~ong-haired furs are 10 be seen
in the new v:etorines, pelerines and the
recently revived capes-for capes Gle the
-dernier cri in the fur worid. and when
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
MILLINERY GROWS
MORE QUIET AS
SEASON ADVANCES
Extreme Shapes and Combina-
tions Are Modified
Many Shapes.

Winter ashions in millinery are a: last
beginning 20 assume some aspect Of pos
sibiHty. and the exaSgeratedIy exas-
gerated shapes and all TOO brilliant colo-s
that arc first put forward 10. as it were.
ty Che public are be;nS replaced by much
guiotcr and smarter styles.
There viii. however. exist all this win
ter the moro o. less extreme to5ch. both
in shape and colcr. that has ieen 80 no.
;iccsbie ever since the first autumn ard
winter hats made their appearance. bu:
ROW Il is by no means difficult 20 have
this ~ccccnt-ie;ty modified into individ-
uait..
Thee are may different .hapcs that
4; cay are popular. and the only danger
j. That their popularity may eventually be-
cnrc 700 sStreB,e and then they WIFI
c.a . 70 he smart.
Tr .arxe hats with fiat. straight brim
aHI hich. mai. crown are. as a rule. be-
crg,irS and are certainly very smart IN
IL CO. ard there are various strleS Of
.@T;.n- ;.sed on them. fo;dS .: silk or
sta around tire crown. or cluster Of flow
= G:aI ros-c'i1s or large. full b,o7n
r s>s). - osttsch tips. or a paradise plume
J. pI .iIe trimming required. and In tire
love.s or feathers the touch OF contrast
.re color VIII he fouad.
Velvet flowers are one Of the fads Of the
moment ard In color.nE and texture thev
are NOS beautiful.
Small moss rosebu6s in pink or yellow
- red. r-h7e than half hidden in the moss
ard with ~erauisitely varied leaves.
rre used on the rough felt. the velvet and
tn fur hats and on both large and small
h#is.
The three-cornered hat is extremely
smart. and II made In rough felt or beaver
a. well as in velvet. The width Of the
hr.m should be shaped 80 - to be becom-
ing to the individual. otherwise the hat Is
not effective.
The trimming IL either the cluster Of
sstrich tip or the bunch Of moss roses.
two Of the large. full blow ones. and
with folds Of satin around the crown
Colored hats are immensely fashionable
this season. and the all black hat always.
however. SMART. in q becoming shape il
very hard to find.
There is no question that q hat to match
the color Is most becoming. for the same
shade Of color above and below the face
makes a lot Of difference. and II In ever
thought elective to wear . hat the same
rotor as the facings or trimmings Of the
I1o~n. provided. for instance. that with o
lack costume the facings are In purple
or bite. Or some such color. not too light.
II q black hat Ne chosen then the trim
ming must correspond with the trimming
In the gown.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23

Hexdp.ece AZ. ia nj -n;ne. u --sa.sc.
save for n title .riase Of The tsi1s. tf.at
are used throughout.
WRITTEN FOE TIT. SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
While the fri!Iy asd f-ivoiors GIL Ia
ments the passing Of simmer an4 her
dainty sumner frpcks. she IS more 'h1n
consoled this yea IN the early appearance
of the fashionable furs-
All summer long when she was frivoiny
by mountain and sesshore artists were
originating designs 10 be worn when the
snow f,es and ,ae. icy winds do blow.
Contrasts and ccgnbiDat.ans were BENG
tried-fo. the use Of roe than one fur in
a garment IL z cap.icc that clprsoious
Dane Fashion nightly approves this sea-
son: and all through she dog days sewing
machines were whirrinS. cutters and de-
sigoers were rushed. manufacturers and
buyers were on the qui vire for novelt.
and ichness in furry effects; and all that
sIilzdi L. Mode might be most tecomiEsis
CARRIED In the furs that are most corpii-
mentary to her style Of beauty.
All Of the costly furs remain In high
vogue. The lucky poxsessor OF Russian
sables-;hey say the supply IL remarkably
short this ycaF-is only waiting to decide
how she shai! wear her precious p0sscs-
sious this season.
Erminc. too, retsins all Of its smartness;
and while at first ore really considered IT
more of an evening accessory than 4
utilItarian daylight fur, now W have
changed ali that, and ermirie Will be worn
by all those who can afford 1t from dawn
until tnidp;~ht
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
SIMPLE CURES FOR INSOMNIA.

said he would try once more. and without
rot to drugs.
II directed my nurse 20 get some Of
the best soda crackers tn be had and a
bottle OF tho best lager beer, and to give
them TO me at 9 O'Clock in the evening,
when I retired to my sleepless couch
''The nurse did as directed. and I lay
down expecting to worry through another
after going to bed was waking to heir the
CHEEKY voice Of my faithful doctor asking
II I intended sleeping all day.
II laughed at his serious joke. but the
sun was shining into my room. and the
clock said 1t was noon. / had slept sound
ly through fifteen hours.
Whenever I am threatened With insom-
MIA / use this simple remedy and it has
always proved successful. / recommend
1t to all sufferers from sleeplesness.
Above all things. do not putter with
drugs. Avoid drugs as you would a
poisonous serpent.
They may give temporary relief. but
are sure to ~aggrsvate the disease in tho
end. If my simple remedy does not
prove effective In any case let me sus-
gest another.
place the right hand upon the fore
head and the left at the back of the neck
and count %forty-nine. The rationale of
this process is hat the palm of the right
hand and the fore part of the body are
both Plus. or positive, magnetic poles. IRE
left palm and the back part of the body
" both minus, or negative, poles.
Like poles repel, and by thus placing
the palms Of tho hand over the various
centers Of pIexuses. G vital current is d.
rected back into the body. its normal CIR
cult is re-estabiished. and its energies are
guided and evenly distributed among the
organs situated along its course
THE physical and mental systems viii
become passive, eontented and comfort
able. all parts working together fer the
common good. The result must be COM
posure and regeneration
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23

smart md jaboss and wrist ruffies
the latter tor the mun-of lace and p.isse
chiffon: ard these are reaGily pinned o.
tackled into place fer evening wear; and
beho.s the plain scarf ard mum that &C
~ea:aFapy h-r n,o-ninS ,aiior-rnade become
the f-fiiy. fluffy ca.cadipg things of lace
and fur that make even her ~Ffainest Goa
for the9ter wear a thing Of style and
beauty.
DELICATE CHINCHILL.A.
Chirchiiia Is another of .he furs that
holds all OF it's vogue: ard his DOUBTLESS
beearss a really good piece of this OK
treneiv soft and delicate fur Is quite cost
". ansi second grades very quickly SHOW
their cheapEess ana grow SHABBY.
A really good piece of chinchi''a is a
good investment. fo- il will stand max
isg over and cleaning tine and again
without losing a whit OF It's soft snd fine
look.
And. by he way. speaking Of cleaning
furs. the Russian women have a very
Simple ard ut the same time very effect
i've way of cleaning their furry posses
sions. and. incidentally. the Russians have
the very finest furs I'm the world
For the lo~ug-haired etrs cornmea1.
either the white or the yellow. is ground
fine AMI heated in the oven as hot as may
be without scorching.
This is vigorously rubbed into the fur.
the long hair getting the fun benefit OF the
hot meal. which thus absorbs al OF the
soil and grease.
Their after some hours il is whipped out.
and If necessary a second lot applied. The
final beating is lone with a long. round
ed stick or preferably Willow wands. a
SHARP. brisk stroke being used.
For the short-haired furz the silver sand
thai one gathers on the seashore is heat
ed. and just the same performance gene
through with. and the fur coMcs out
looking just like new
For some reason the Parisiennes ave
not taken at an to the petit girls. as they
term the dark-gray squirrel fur. this sea-
son.
Doubtless it /, because they lack the
fresh color and h exquisite Complexion
that 80 distinguishes our American girl.
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they are double capes. with a fun ripple
over the shoulders and = marked point
back and front. then there IS nothing fur
ther to be desired in the way of style.
The stoie-peleriues are delightful IN lynn,
fox, wolf or bear; while the reliable
Alaska sable .tskunk) may not look quite
50 fluffy and pretty, its wearing qualities
are undeniable.
Muffs are a very important item IN b
fashionable girls winter outnt; and the
new ones are just as quaint and old-tiuhey
rs are the, smart effects they accompany.
There are the familiar nat pouch-shape.
the round pillow. bigger than ever: and
nowadays they term the Victorian what
used to be called the granny mum.
A very fascinating novelty combines .
hand bag and mum; the bag Is mounted
invisibly in the top of the mum. Just .
ieweled clasp peeping out to Indicate its
whereabouts.
Others in the same style show merely q
purse. but either form is In the height Of
fashion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-23
SHORT TALKS ON PHYSICAL CULTVRE

Live OH spinach. on baked potatoes. On
stewed apples and stewed prunes. Drink
q great deal of water and. for your din
ner. if 1t is not against you principles,
take a little light wine.
Miss G. B.-For a years l have suf-
fered with a poor appetite. At times can
eat. But generally nothing tastes good
to me. What is the best known ap-
petizer?
This is a difficult question to answer.
Cpon some persons a brisk walk in the
open air acts as a stomachic. Upon 9TH
ers a little nap has the same effect.
Mrs. It's 1t possible to use the cleo
tric needle yourself? How would you do
Il?
The electric needle is used in this man
ner:
The needle is pricked into the skin until
It touches the root of the hair. which lies
just below the surface.
The electric current is then turned on
The needle Is withdrawn and the hair
comes with it.
Mrs. o. U.-would you advise mt to buy
a galvanic battery and an electric needle
and get rid Of the hairs on my upper lip?
Il would be no harm to do SO.
lou could probably use it all right.
Very many persons " succeeded. When
you have finished with the needle you
could probably sell It. 1t is not a costly
affair to buy.
B. C. Scan you tell me where I can
buy the prsparatons Of which y0u speak
20 often? I would IKE 20 purchase them
outright. - I have so little time to make