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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10
'oman's Home Companion.

Woman's Home Companion.
For the golden wedding no flowers are
possible but those of the most brilliant yell
low The season must determine what
these may be. For the summer one may
have the big yellow wild coreopsis or
black-eyed Susans from the fields the
cultivated coreopsis or caendulas from the
garden. Later one may have golden rod.
and later still chrysanthemums, while all
through the winter is usually able to
get the yellow marguerites or genista. Any
of these flowers decorate beautifully and
may be supplemented by long streamers of
yellow or gOld-colOred ribbon feStooned
from the chandeliers, dropping from the
side lights on the walls. or used TO adorn
the table. The brasseS may be polished un-
til they rival gold in their radiance, and
placed where they will be most effective
Whatever they may be-candlesticks. trays.
hot water kettles, SavoVarS-they cannot
fail to be ornamented. The baskets or
other wicker receptacles to hold flowers
may be gilded, and as much of the china
used as possible may also be brave with
gilt.
The refreshments should have yellow
brought in persistently. Stuffed eggs, eth
er hot or cold. are good. the yolkS taken
from the hard-boiled eggs. mixed with sea-
soning and minced chicken ham. and
then returned TO the halved whites, which
are set cup-like in a dish. If the eggs are
hot a yellow sauce may be poured around
them. The salad may be of orange. or of
egg, IL the stuffed eggs have not been used
first, and mayonnaise must be served with
either. The sweet may be an ice, or il may
be macedonia or fruit served in halved
orange peels or in mandarin rinds. Instead
of the large cake usually identified with a
wedding festivity. fifty small cakes covered
with golden frosting and each adorned with
tiny candle may be made to form the
number fifty. All these are to be lighted
before the guests enter the dining room
or before the cakes. arrayed on a napkin
covered board, are brought into the room
where the company is assembled.
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An American girl. just returned from
Europe. is said to have won $500 with
10-franc piece at Monte Carlo.
A figure by woman sculptor will oc-
cupy the place of honor in the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. "Viceroy" by Miss
Evelyn r. Longman, will crown the dome
of Festival Hall.
A unique tablecloth will be exhibited at
the worlds fair by Miss Ella Barrett, of
Solomon, Kan. The cloth is two yards
square and valued at $500. In two corners
are displayed ears of corn and in the re-
naming two are sheaves of wheat. In the
center is the seal of Kansas. All are done
in the finest needlework.
The Manhattan Trade School for Girls
of New York. has prepared a complete and
comprehensive exhibit for the worlds fair
needle to foot and electric power machine.
and those trades that depend upon ex-
pert of paste or glue. Each depart
ment will be represented at the fair by
twelve leaf cabinets, made up of forty
mounted frames, in which are shown every
that finds place in the shops and factories
where women are employed.
1t is reported that the Czarina of Rus
STA has thrown herself with devotion into
the work of the Red Cross Society, and
has aroused the enthusiastic admira ton
of the Russian people. Her zeal is con-
stantly being shown and she personally
assists in the preparation of bandages and
other supplies for the sick and wounded.
One day last week she started TO work at
S o clock in the morning and did not stop
until O'Clock in the afternoon. not even
taking time for lunch. Her little daugh-
ters strive to emulate the example of their
mother and assist in collecting and pack
ing material 10 send 10 the wounded SOL
diers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10
Hints on Wall Decoration.

Housekeeper.-The new designs in wall
paper are so attractive and the prices so
remarkably low for really artistic designs
that a housekeeper can scarcely resist the
temptation of having the whole house done
over When redecorating ii is always best
to do over the entire floor if possible when
the rooms are all connecting. The color
scheme is more readily planned out and
the dainty freshness in one room will not
kill the effect of the adjoining room, which
is usually the case where one room is done
over and the other left. Colors may seem
quite bright until confronted with those in
an absolutely fresh papeN then, by con-
trast they will look absolutely dingy, and
no amount of skill will correct the fault
Another difficulty which the decorator has
TO contend with in partial decoration is
this-the hue of colors varies a good deal
from season to season. BY examining pa
pers that are several years old one will
find that the greater number were more or
less a blush hue, matter what the
color: then there was decided rage for
yellow, and every color partook more or
less of its warm hue; reds and greens took
their turns. Before deciding upon colors
examine them under gas light as we'll as in
sunlight for some colors which are very
pleasing in daylight are greatly disappoint-
ing under gaslight The main things TO
avoid in the selection of wall papers are
large or striking figured ceiling papers.
Never be persuaded into using a dark or
highly colored ceiling paper. no matter
how rich il may appear in the piece. The
same suggestion applies TO painting or COL
oring the ceiling. 1t is impossible 10 light
a room so decorated, and the sombre gloom
is most depressing. Strong colors and
bold. hard cut lines soon become very tire
some. GeOmetrical designs, wreaths and
festoons are among the most desirable pat
terms of moderate cost. The style OF apply
ing the paper depends entirely upon the
architecture OF the room Paneled walls
paper with and without border large and
small figures and strong or delicate colors
are successes or failures according to their
suitability and exposure. One law of good
taste, however, never changes: the dark
est colors should always be nearest the
base either in a dado or Sidewalk paper
the deep border above the picture rail shad-
ing to light tints at the top, where il blends
into the ceiling, which should be the most
delicate and least conspicuous of all.
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Matters of F eminine Interest
Lore Philosophy, and Other Subjects in
Which AreE

Probably ninety out of the hundred are
married. But are they proud of it? No.
stree, They forget il during working
hours and size up and ogle every feminine
that comes anywhere near them. But
when they go home at night they smile
serenely at little wiley and give her the
cold cOmplacent kiss, which is all that
is coming TO her
Ny sakes, Jane what has started you
on this tack?' | asked in amaZement.
Has some married Lotharium tried to
tan per with your young affections?"
why not use correct language, SUSAN?
asked Jane. frigidly. Lothario, not
'Lotharium. p"
''Oh. correct things are so stale and
moEotonCus,' l said, impatently. ANY
thing for a change"
And so I say men are treacherous.'' said
Jane, ignoring my reply. And if | was
married to one of them | would not like il
one bit if he was ashamed of and
ashamed of being married.
Better not get married. then. Jane"
said, gravely, for they are all built on
very much the same plan
Il think it would be only fair Jane
went on. IF they had to have a tag put
on their names, just like the women do
when they are married. A married woman
IS known as Mrs. but a married man is
plain Mr., just as he was before the cere-
mony. And il isn't just.
What would you suggest?" l asked,
with mild curiosity.
'Oh, 1 could soon think up something
said Jane, laughing a little to herself at
the notion Instead of MIR. and Mrs
Smith let it be Husband and Mrs. Smith,
or Mate Smith and wife.
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Outsiders i'm the Home.


Harpers Bazaar.
1t is an injustice to al aging mother
who has brought up her own children
through the trials that have broken her.
TO surround her too constantly with the
eager. insistent life of our children. life that
saps even our sturdier vigor. 1t is good
for children TO have a grandmother but il
is not always good for a grandmother TO
have so many grandchildren. She needs
long intervals free from any sort OF dis
turbance. and il is almost impossible 10
secure them for her in Our teeming house
holds. We who attempt IL generally find
ourselves buffeted like breakwater that
stands between some shoreward stretch OF
still water and the wild ocean forces with
out. IL is for the grandparents sake. then.
quite as much as for our own, or for that
of our husbands and children. that we
exhaust the possibilities to find an outside
shelter for them and a separate field of
activity.
And still there remain cases where some
helpless or unhappy old person must be re-
ceived into our very home. must live close
with us between four walls. Then let us
make il a family matter: the burden ought
not 10 be carried by one aione-indeed il
cannot be- frank talk over the situation,
without temper tears. will usually make
this clear to the reasonab BILE family we ought
TO have made our family The trouble is
we too often endure past the limit of en-
durance and then demonstrate past Justice
OF remonstrance. We-the whole family
are now elected To high office by that I'M
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Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is very hard indeed to be tied down
to a bed of sickness. even inaction. Be
sides the positive pain. there is the equal
discomfort which comes when one feels
that he is a very useless unit of creation.
Cripples invalid members of a family
in moderate circumstances usually find it
impossible to sit around day after day
without worrying because they must be
drones in the hive of workers. They are
unable to assist actively about the home
Any close occupation like sewing causes
the head to ache and the nerves to twist
up in little punches that make the weak one
wonder when final relief will come. OF
all others, TIE invalid or cripple feels the
need of dainty things TO liven up her dreary
She desires books and pictures and flow
ers and the little novelties of the day in
order that her life may be kept from be-
coming entirely unlovely and stagnant. Still,
she denies herself all of these things be-
cause she fears to increase the burden
which seems too heavy already for the
others to bear.
One suburban invalid has found Just the
occupation which she needs. To be sure.
ii has not rendered her self-supporting.
but it has brought her pin money. with
which she buys whatever she wishes She
makes picture bcoks-real picture books
children's books that baby cannot tear.
made from muslin and pictures from old
for them. and can sell more than she is
able to make.
She cuts the muslin into sheets of the
proper size TO fold into two leaves. The
edges are folded down all the way round.
about one-fourth of an inch. and pasted
securely to keep them from raveling. Next
she fastens twelve sheets, forming forty
eight pages. together up the back with
brass fasteners.
All that is then left for her to do is to
make the album beautiful. On the outside
of the book she pastes one large color plate
from the cover of a magazine. The re-
naming pages are decorated with pictures
in various designs.
She always selects those she knows will
be most interesting TO children. She soon
discovered that a number of small pic
lures make more interesting page for
children than two large ones. SO
she fills in every vacant space with cute
little odds and ends.
IL is always her aim TO keep the pages
from looking stiff and set. but ON the con-
trary 10 give a full artistic effect. and
withal TO have them neatly pasted The
result is forty-eight pages of pictures. a
veritable treasure house of delight for the
little child. and a plaything that is not
eaSily DESTROYED
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10
Relief from Insomnia.

Maya woman who leads an active life.
yet gets very little sleep. cannot hope to
retain her beauty or health for any length
of time. A complete rest for from seven to
eight hours nightly must be cultivated un-
til il becomes a fixed habit Have a regular
hour for rising and retiring and do not
deviate from il unless forced TO. Insomnia
is quite as often an acquired trouble as
the direct result of i'll health. although a
continuance of sleeplessness will quickly
produce all sorts of nervous troubles Ex-
element of any kind just before retiring
is productive Of insomnia. Try 10 keep
your mind free from intense thought OF any
nature during the evening" 10 study any
complex subject, thereby exerting the brain
TO its highest tension. means hours or
troubled sleep or actual wakefulness. one
OF which Is as bad as the other. An hour
or more OF rest before retiring. merely do
ing some simple mechanical work or en-
gagged in light pleasant reading. soothes
the nerves and prepares them Tor rest n
dull book is often q blessing IN disguise.
A warm tub bath acts IKE magic Oh most
peoDle and 10 get the best results from
such a bath make all preparations Tor re-
firing before beginning the bath, so that
you may go directly from the bath 10 Ded
while the delicious drOwsy sense Is felt.
Put a large handful OF seasalt IN the tuD.
make the bath rather warm. and spend
fifteen minutes in the tub. be particular
10 sDonCe the back OF the neck and spine
well. for il is very soothing. and viii dissi-
pate any disposition toward nervous
headache Then a quick, thorough rub
down should follow. and II you feel at all
hungry drink cup of hot bOuillon or cocoa
or "A glass Of warm milk, not boiled. ana
slipped slowly. Remember milk Is feed and
drink combined. so should not be partaken
of hastily. If this plan fails TO give you
a nights rest after trying IL for two or
three nights do not become discouraged.
but keep IL up until the desire 10 sleep at
regular hours becomes fixed. AS warm
tub bath nightly is not advisable, substitute
a warm sponge bath alternate nights.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

dresses were the result Of an immense
amount of work In many cases it would
take an expert to tell just where machine
work ended and handwork began in the
Celebrations but even were the whole of
il the product of ingenious substitutes
for deft fingers, the cost would be consider
able. And as one might expect an especial
premium is put on handwork, so the
original cost of these dresses is consider
matter worth consideration to most shop
pers However, the latter point is not of
any more weight than it always is.
Tuckings are the chief medium of orna-
menting these dresses. High-priced gowns
of this order show tricks with them that
are new to most women and that are in
dulged with remarkably free hand. Skirts
are tucked in clusters about the knees, and
above there may be deep tucks or pin tuck
ing, or both these may appear. Tucked
yOkes. tucked panels, medalions of tuckery
these and many more tricks used 20
make the gown ornate. BodiceS are even
more show places for the different forms
of tucking. Here they may be SO numerous
that hardly square inch of the plain
material shows. even though the tucks be
of the finest. Little other establishment
appears on the gown in some cases, not
infrequently when medalliOnS OF tucking
are used freely. But more often there is
rather free employment of lace and inser-
tons, and shirring and putting may add to
the Celebrations. Muslin drop Innings are
usual for the skirts.
The simple tailor gown that is not so
plain but that some individuality may APP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10
Inverted Toe Nails.

B. F. N--The cause of this painful af-
fiction is usually the result of strong and
continued pressure of the shoe against the
toe incident 10 ill-fitting small shoes
To effect relief vanity must be cast aside
and a larger shoe. which is perfect-fitting.
be worn until the nail has assumed nat
ural growth. Further. stockings which are
a trifie too short will cause much trouble.
forcing the growing nail into the flesh so
gradually that the danger is never sus-
pected until the mischief is done. IL the
flesh is very tender and much infamed
around the corner OF the nail avoid fur
Their irritation by prompt and regular treat
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observations of Jane.

Philadelphia Telegraph.
"A man Is supposed to he brave is he
not2 said Jane. as she turned her thimble
round and round upon her finger.
YES. he is supposed 10 be-" | replied.
He is certainly not afraid of a mouse
but I've seen very doughty masculines
scared 10 death at baby. turn pale if they
were asked TO hold IL. and wipe the perspi-
ration off their brow after the mother had
taken IL from them"
Well. they're supposed to be brave. any
way. Jane reiterated. But how many of
them are?
Jane fixed ne with her eye and / gazed
AT her ike one charmed.
Now. am speaking of moral courage"
she went on selecting a piece of green silk
All men, or most all. marry; they fall I'm
love with a girl. give her no peace or rest
until she has them. furnish a home and put
her In IL, give her certain amount of
money. and IN a year or so take I'D life
where they left of at the time the at seized
them.
But they are married and that Is n
fact not easily omitted" I murmured
Yes. they are married but they con-
ceal II In every way possible Take an
Office building with 100 masculines in it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

Put a teaspoonful of ammonia in a quart
of water. wash your brushes and combs in
this and all grease and dirt will disap-
pear. Rinse, shake, and dry in the sun or
by the fire.
Ink spots on mahogany may be removed
by being touched with a feather dipped
in oil of vitriol diluted with twice its
quantity of water. The spot should be
well and quickly rubbed.
If collars and cuffs are threaded on a
piece of tape string and tied TO the
clothes line. il prevents dirty peg marks
and also does not pull the ends of the COL
lars oct OF shape.
The clever woman seeking an unusual
color note for a portjere found the vel
veteen used for dresses very satisfactory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

No material is more fashionable than
wolfe and none takes loveler folds. This
graceful costume is made of the material
in champagne color with trimming of ecru
lace and Persian landings that give just
needed touch of color. the chemisette and
under sleeves being of cream chiffon. The
blouse is novel and includes both the droop-
ing-shoulder effect and fancy sleeves, but
without that extreme of fashion which
often spois the effect. The skirt is circular
and laid in graduated tucks that give be-
coming long lines, at the same time that
they allow fullness at the lower portion
To make the gown for woman of medium
size will be required for waist 3ss yards
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

tSEHSM rooms, insufficient air and the
heavy diet of winter largely
responsible for the tired condition which
comes with spring. The degrees of weari-
ness varies greatly according to the con-
stitution and mode of life of a person, con-
sequenty, to a certain extent each woman
must be a law unto herself. The wise wom-
an who begins to build up her strength be-
fore the warm weather becomes settled may
escape the distressing feeling of utter ex-
haustion which robs spring of half its
pleasures. An authority on the subject of
dietary has said that If people would only
have the courage to deny themselves and
live dietetically the year round spring ton
les would be quite unnecessary. This is I'M
doubtedly true and yet spring tonics will
be necessary so long as the present good
fellowship of modern life continues. Purifi-
cation must come from within, for while
bathing and exercise valuable aids they
will not wholly relieve clogged digestive or
gans. A carefully selected diet is of para
mount Importance and must be strictly fol-
lowed until. a decided Improvement in
health is felt. Plenty of fresh fruit three
times day is wonderfully helpful in clear
ing the system and is always refreshing
change from the heavy made dishes. Never
load fruit with sugar. for. to be beneficial,
it must be eaten with little or no sugar.
For breakfast orange or grape fruit,
unsweetened, is an agreeable beauty dish.
Among vegetables. onions. beets and plenty
of lettuce and spinach will be found valu-
able. The value of rhubarb is not to be over
looked. Delicately broiled chops of lamb,
beefsteak and fresh fish broiled should take
the place of heavy roasts and fried foods.
AS a tonic take ten drops of the simple
tincture of iron in little water after each
meal; or, if badly run down have your ply
stefan prescribe an invigorating tonic to
purify the blood and digestive organs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

as well as inexpensive. With sateen lin
ing, the soft simmer OF its thick folds
added a rich note that accumulated the
whole.
Parboil shapely green peppers. cut off
the stem end, and scoop out the pulp and
seeds Fill with seasoned crumbs and
any remnants of cold meat or vegetables;
bake till done, basting with melted butter
meanwhile Serve on toast with any pre-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10
Marking Household Linen.

Bessie.-The monogram is the most ele-
CANT form for marking linen, but the sim
pie initial is perfectly correct The same in
itial or monogram should be used on all
household linen. only varied I'm size accord
ing TO the sizes of the articles TO be
marked. Fashion has set her seal of ap-
prevail upon French laid embroidery in pure
white mercerized cotton linen. so, to be
fashionable, this must be used. The letters
on sheets pillow cases and table cloths are
usually three inches in height; for towels
and dinner napkins two or two and one-half
inches high and one or one and one-half
inches high for small luncheon and break
fast napkins. Perforated patterns for mark
ing can usually be found at fancy-work
shops, which will enable the worker TO
stamp her own linen accurately. which is
essential to good embroidery work. The size
of the thread must be governed by the quail
ity of the material to which il is to be
applied, but one rule obtains. namely that
il is better to use thread little fine than
too coarse, for the latter is sure to look
humpish on A fine ground even though
skillfully handled. Always stretch the
stamped linen i'm an embroidery hoop be-
fore beginning work. Sheets are stamped
exactly in the middle Of the top end. about
two or three inches from the hem, with
the top of the letter toward the middle OF
the sheet, so that the letter reads correctly
when the sheet is turned back. Pillow cases
are also marked in the same manner. with
letters two inches above the hem, the lower
end of letters nearest the hem. The letters
towels should be in the same relative
position, except when the end is orna-
mented with drawn work. then, of course.
the embroidery should be above il regard
less of measurements. Pillow shams are
marked directly in the center. on table
cloths place the letters. top upwards. either
bias or straight with the corner and eight
inches from the edge: on napkins in the
same way, with letters two and one-half
inches from the edge.
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ferred sauce: drawn butter or Hollandaise
will be satisfactory.
Bagdad portieres and couch covers are
easily washed at home. The stripes should
be ripped apart and washed separately, as
the colors run little, although not enough
to impair the brightness of the pieces. Do
not rub soap on the fabric, but wash
quickly in warm, soapy water drying in the
air but not i'm the direct sunshine.