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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
THE DOUGLASS RANCH.
The Pumping Plant Near Washce
Lake Proves a Success.

About a year ago Glib Douglass,
the Secretary Of State purchased sew
eral thousand acres of land back of
Washoe Lake, with the intention CT
the keenest sence OF the word, but
he is certainly a success as business
man. Many people doubted his ability
when he selected the barren waste
Of sage brush and announced that
he was going to pump water for the
land from the lake.
At the present time the Douglass
ranch is a sight for sore eyes or the
crok ars who infest this neck of the
WSDas The big fiat back of the lake
rs che vast field of waving grain.
About five hundred acres or more CT
wheat is up and headed, while forty
acres of rye is being cut and stacked.
1t is the finest looking crop in West
ern Nevada and will give the heaviest
results of any grain crop in this sec
ton.
The water system adopted by NJ.
Douglass is a new one on the natives.
He has installed an immense pump
ing plant run by steam. The water is
pumped from the lake onto the highest
points Of the land and there is dis
trihuted onto the grain land an ]
hay ground. There seems to be nl
shortage Of water in this case, and
with this success ahead more ground
Will be put in another year.
The ranch has a very prosperous
appearance, as new buildings have
been erected and everything in shil
shape. The entire scheme as fashion
ed by Mr.. Douglass is a new one and
elaborate. The farm when it is com
pleted will be one of the largest il
the State and will certainly be a credl'
to Mr. Douglass and his advanced
ideas. 1t would be a good lesson t
many in this section TO take a trII
over to the Lake and see the poss'
bilities OF the arid lands in this section
that are being allowed to grow brusf
and are regarded as worthless.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
Last Night Of the Merry-go-Round

Tonight. Wednesday, will be the
last time that the lovers of the fasci-
mating Merry-go-round will have 4
chance for some time to come to
machine.
1t will not be seen in Carson for
many months again. Go and see the
fun and take your kids and let them
have a last farewell ride and go home
happy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
Visited the Old Town.

Yesterday Harry Thaxter, Carson
raised boy. who is nov in business In
San Francisco. paid the old town a
visit. It is his FIST trip in twelve
years AID ie was delighted to get a
look at the blue skys and take sniff
of the sage brush. He expects to re,
turn to California today.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
wv

The Georgia Harper Company VIII
Play here in August.
Considerable prospecting work is
aoing on throughout this section at
tho resent time and several good as.
:. give been received from finds
-. ound about this vicinity.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
A0Ht
Send Orders to HEADQUARTERS.

Send Orders to Headquarters.
In future anyone wishing credit for
bread tickets must apply at the bak-
cry No bread, cakes, pies or any
other stuff sold on credit from the Wa
gon. Send your order to the store
b. the delivery boy or phone 65 ana
it will be filed.
Cash or tickets must be given for
everything taken from the wagon.
GEO. ]. BROWN.
Boston Bakery.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21

Mrs. Geo w. Cowing is visiting
in Virginia City
There is only $500 on the delinquent
list of Washoe county this year.
S Edna Brockman of Susanville
rs the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Franl
Collins in this city.
"The Pride of Jennico" is expected
to be at the Opera House September
9TH.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21

Jim Haley, one Of the lively report
ers of the Reno Journal, is spending
several days in this city.
The San Francisco Bulletin of last
Saturday sent woman reporter 10
interview Delaney, the man who trains
riZefghters. She was unable to get
anything out of Delaney regarding his
methods and it required whole mage
to tell the public that Delaney would
not say anything.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
Dance at Cooks Ranch.

Every one thought there was big
crowd at the Carnival and at the Cor
bett-Fitzsimmons fight but it won't
be in it with the crowd at cooks
grove next Friday evening when 81
yer City and Empire give their dance
together Every body welcome. Strict
order preserved.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21
The State rlquor License.

The new law requiring a State Il
cense of $50 year from saloons goes
into effect on July 1st, but the sheriff
will only collect $25, as half the year
is already gone, and the collection for
1906 will be made on the 1st of Jan
uary. The sheriff is allowed six per
make.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-06-21

Hon George Russell is a Carson visi-
tor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

old lace may employ it successfully by
50 draping the top Of the hat that the
edge of this diaphanous trimming wiz
faH lightly over the outstanding brini
with most becoming effect Unless you
would be hopelessly out of fashion the
adornment of the fur toque should be
limited to small. tight lunches of La
France roses or our old floral friend the
Parma violet. As I have persistently
pointed out, simplicity of outline is the
initial aim throughout the sartorial
world, and distinction is found through
the medium of color and contrast. But
never in our widest dreams could we
have imagined the contrasts that are
dared today. On a purple, rough beaver
toque I noted with pleasure the chic
impaired by two upright coos feathers
of Natter blue, while a stunning Per
sian lamb coat opened to. display vest
of this blue velvet embroidered in silver.
The charming ensemble was completed
by a soft orchid mauve six cravat
Have you noticed the trick in connec-
ton with the wearing of the new wells
that float about the face with every
breeze? The smartest of these beauti-
fers are Of the thinnest tulIe, appliqued
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address side, Contents" Dates"
Scenes Incidents" Persons" etc.
This viii prove a handy article as well
as an attractive one to the camera fiend
as a receptacle for films.
Among the vast number of homemade
presents there is none likely te-be mere
useful than dainty box to stand on
ones dressing table in which to throw
handkerchiefs and wells. Such a box
requires only patience and neat fingers
to be turned out very quickly. In the
first place, four strips of rather sub
stantia1 cardboard are cut to the size
required, for the front, back and sides
of the box, as well as two squares for
the bottom and lid. These are then
duplieat ted, the second set of pieces be-
ing cut a fraction larger than the. first
Cover the pieces of cardboard with
Louis brOcaded siIk-a design with a
large figure placed in the center OF the
cover is most effective. Cover the in
ner pieces of cardboard with a pretty
plain silk. The silk is glued to the
cardboard. When thoroughly dry the
two sets are fitted together back to
back and sIipstitched to one another, so
that a neatly lined box is the result.
Unless the inner strips are a little
smaller than the outer ones they viii
not fit properly. The lid is covered first
with padding OF. cotton spripkled with
sachet powder.
A new version of the old time reticule
to wear at the side is a mighty nice lit
tie present. Two widths of ribbon are
used. Five eighths of d yard of wide
ribbon makes the foundation and two
yards of one and half inch ribbon cuts
up into the fringe like tabs that hang
from it. Cut the narrow ribbon into
sixteen pieces. an eighth Of d yard in
each, sew each piece into a point at one
end and finish the point with beads OF
silk ornaments. Sew a cIasp-siiver il
you liise-to the top which has been
carefully folded in until it is only hall
the width of the ribbon. It is very fat
tering to match the ribbon with pet
gown of the prospective owner.
A veritable ever ready friend in need
1 is a reel for holding baby ribbon. When
completed it resembles a very large
spool of cotton. The starting point is
to cut two circles in cardboard one inch
larger in diameter than the roll of baby
/ ribbon. These are covered on both sides
with any material you happen to have
that is pretty and appropriate, although
linen on the outside and china silk on
] the inside are incest. Holes are pierced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
Good Things For
THE
christmas holidays

- CALLOPED OYSTERS. - Drain
~ the oysters and season well with
salt, pepper and mace, then throw
over them some fine breadcrumbs, tossing
them about in the bowl until the oysters
are coated with the crumbs Put a
layer of the oysters in the bottom of 4
buttered baking dish, sprinkle with
breadcrumbs and generous dots Of but
ter. moisten with oyster liquor mixed
with cream and dust lightly with salt
and pepper, Repeat these layers until
the dish is fun, covering the last oyster
layer with breadcrunbs- moistened with
melted butter..- Bake to a rich brown,
cover and let stand for twenty minutes
in the oven so the brown crust may
grow soft
oyster Sauce.-Melt two ounces OF
butter and add to it a heaping table,
spoonful of flour. Stir to a smooth
paste and mix with it little less than
a pint of milk and the liquor from a
dozen oysters. Let the sauce boil for a
few minutes, stirring all the time to
prevent its becoming lumpy. Beard the
oysters and put them in the sauce with
a little salt and pepper. Let the sauce
stand on the side of the stove for three
or four minutes for the oysters to get
quite hot. but do not allow them to boil.
Chicken Salad.-Cut in long strips as
much cold chicken as you require, but
do not chop it as IS usually done. Aft
er. seasoning with salt. mix with the
meat bits of very finely chopped celery.
Cover the whole with mayonnaise
dressing.
Fig Cake.-Any good white cake rec
ipe will do for the layers. The figs for
the filing must be cut in pieces the size
Of lima beans and covered with water
and stewed slowly for two hours. Then
one-half pound of sugar for each pound
of figs is added and the gentle simmer
ing is continued until a thick soft pre-
serve is the result. When the cake
layers are half cool spread with the hg
mixture.
Carrot PUDDING tx together half a
pound each ct fIsur. currants. seeded
raisinss silets chopped very fine. a grated
potato and carrot, one tablespoon each
Of cinnamon. cloves and baking soda
dissolved IN a little water. Add to these
Ingredients half a cup Of noIasses, half
a cup Of sugar. one teaspoonful OF salt
and one beaten egg, turn into d creased
mould and boil or steam three hours.
Serve with hard sauce.
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peace should reign throughout
the world. is nowhere marked
more distinctly by the giving and re-
ce3,iDs. Of presents than in Paris Floral
Gifts are especially affected by the Par
fsian Indeed. the gay capital has been
called @The paradise Of women ana the
1itv of flowers" At Christmas time
This fact is particularly noticeable, and
fine fashionable florists windows are a
mass of seasOuable blossoms 1t IS the
custom here to purchase holly and mis-
f1etoe long before the festival week,
hence the vendors for some time have
been busily supplying their. pretty
floral wares-enlblems of merriment
and good fellowship.
is considered the correct thing this
season to be literary or at least to pose
for cleverness up to a certain point not
exceeding that Of smartness, as the
term is socially accepted. There RACES
e. pretense of study which consists for
the most part of attending lectures
sandwiched between two fashionable
receptions or two afternoon teas. 1t
does not follow by any means that the
1nondaines who affect these lectures.
which are principally held at the
Louvre, understand or are interested in
the subjects discussed. Rather it is the
result of the fad. a snobbish love of
showing off, that leads these Partisan
butterflies of fashion to lectures and to
lessons. one or two really gifted We
men who lead society were to be seen
regularly at these talks ana as always
happens. the satellites, sheep style,
focked after the leaders.
Every Saturday afternoon there are
crowds of elegantly gOwned women at
the Odeon theater listening to the lee
lures, or I should say, conferences An
author is chosen as a subject, and the
actors represent the characters or read
passages from his works. These liter
airy matinees, help to make an author
known and to educate the audiences /
remember last year hearing at the
OdeOn many details of the melancholy
truth about the life of the great George
Sand which I did not know in spite Of
my admiration for that woman of genius.
The afternoons are especially precious
as a means of acquiring good if super
dcial knowledge to the sPoilt darlings
of fashion who often spend their pretty
lives without opening a book.
Speaking Of the Louvre it may be a
pleasant surprise TO a number Of
Americans who know their Paris well to
learn that a wing Of this palace Of art,
the Pavilion de Marsan. has been de-
voted to the display of old dresses. The
galleries are exqufsitely arranged in diff
ferent shades. of color. so tastefuuy Sc
lected that the stuffs look like rare or
naments or valuable bric-a- brac. Not
far from the exhibition of dress is the
collection Of chfnaware in symphonies of
white, slightly tinted with pale blue
and pink.
1t has always seemed to me very dim
cult for visitors at the gay capital to
choose the right millinery -ateliefs bar
ring those famous ones in the Rue de la
Paix an the Rue de Rivoli, and, by the
way, there is a decided choice even in
these sacred precincts. It is a well
known fact that chapeaux are not to
be purchased in the large Magasins. bur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

violets. Loops of ribbon are sewed at
the top as hanger.
Channels skin makes the cutest and
most convenient powder bag that can
be carried in-the pocket. A piece of
cardboard is cut round, a trifie larger
than an ordinary powder puff. It is
then covered on both sides with cham
ois. Dresden ribbon lined with the
chamois neatly attached to the round
of cardboard with overland stitch,
forms the bag. A silk cord draws it up
at the top. A powder puff finishes this
nice little gift.
For the woman who is expert at en-
broidery a work bag apron is just the
thing. A square of muslin or china silk
is trimmed all around with a narrow
edging of Iace-preferably Valencien-
mes. In the center a, large circle is out
lined with beading, run with ribbon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

Women who are fond of earrings may
perhaps be interested in hearing a few
facts about them. Sad it is for the
emancipated woman of the present day
to learn that these fashionable Orna-
ments We're originally a mark of slav-
cry. InABygoat6 days the slave always
wore hisEntaster's earrings. In the east
they were a sign of caste and We're
buried with the dead. Some ancient
earrings were very elaborate, and many
statues had their ears bored in readi-
ness for votive offerings of earrings.
In our own country the earliest ear
rings We're very cumbroUs and made OF
stone or wood. The eighteenth century
saw the Qualification of the earring.
fashionable beauties outlying each
other with the rarest and most beau
tiful jewels. There is no doubt that
the earring is one of the prettiest
feminine adOrnments, and as such wen
deserves it's present popularity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

20 HERE are reminders all about
of the near approach of Christ
mas, but I wonder how many
women have their present list
anything like filed out OF course we
all intended this year to take "tirne by
the fOrelOck7 and failed, perhaps, as
usual To be sure somewhere in space
there exists the mythical person who
mas her gifts" all tucked away in a
bureau drawer, sweetly scented and
carefully wrapped in Christmas holly
paper and tied with white satin ribbon.
Happy creature, but our synDathies at
the present moment are not hers. they
rather belong to the foolish virgin who
is driven almost to distraction to find
something at the last moment that win
"do."
A hatpin case is a useful present for
the woman who travels, as it Keeps the
pins together and prevents their loss
great consideration in these days of
elaborate and expensive hatpins. The
case may be carried out in any material
you ike. Its measurement is that of
the Eordinary hatpin, allowing am inch
Tor 5he reception of any extra long ones.
The design in the cut shows the case
open and closed, and as it may contain
es many pins as you Ike, your own dis
must ne the 8ulQe as to its
width A ribbon strip inserted down
the middle and divided into sections
serves as receptacle for the pins,
which are prevented from slipping out
py the flaps on the ends. The top comes
down over the case when folded and is
fastened with small button and loop.
The edges are bound with ribbon. silk
cord or braid. according to the material
usea Tor the case. The initials of the
owner and the word "HatpinsY en-
1roidered on the front give a pretty fin
4sh1ng touch to a charming little gift
A UNIQUE and at the same time very
much appreciated souvenir which one
may make to give to q camera faddist
IS film case Use four pieces OF
cardboard six inches by eight and cover
them with brown linen. On the outside
OF the cover embroider theN word
Films" in attractive script in colored
silks OF brown and yellow shades. Up
on the reverse side outline the mono
gram of the prospective recipient. To
Ehese embroidered covers tie six en-
Yelopes with harmonizing shades OF
ribbon, threading it through the flaps
and also arranging the ribbon to act as
hinges for the covers. These envelopes
ere tettered in water colors. upon the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

are these we'll dressed women? The
true Partisan knows at a glance how to
distinguish, but to the stranger it is
more than difficult. Personally. I al
ways advise my friends-those who do
not know Paris wen-to follow the lead
Of some celebrated actress. but to
choose carefully the right actress. The
best dressed of these women seldom
wear anything that savors of exaggera-
ton. Even in hats, which at present
are certainly outrageous and audactOus,
they are comparatively conservative in
their selection. The shops themselves
where these creations are for sale are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

she deity elfnches the fndecision Of the
wearer by throwing about her neck a
charming feather boa which completes
the picture and sells the hat.
A little tip I would give you cleaned
from. a. woman WHO is strategist in
millinery selection. It is to wear a
black gown when you start on a tour
Of Investigation. 1t is a splendid foil
for the stunningest creations, taking
nothing from their individual attrac-
tons
Some of the. exclusive chapeau artists
are playing the most wonderful pranks
with crowns. In a world famous salon
the other day I saw hats with brins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

that certainly did not measure more
than two inches in front, while at the
back they jutted out from the hair ten
or twelve inches. Particularly hideous
is this style of hat with its domed
crown like a mans "bowlerg and its
aggressive "goorah" in impossible col
ors. But it is very much worn.
Undoubtedly it is the day of aigrets
and ospreys. Recently at the Ritz I saw
a pretty woman wearing a black silk
beaver hat boasting three Immense os-
preys in shades of purple. Except for
an art nouveau" clasp Of dull silver
set with baroque pearls there was no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

the beading belt and tied at the waist
in long ends. a firth of lace softens the
butt ORhoIed paints -
Have you ever been able to locate
baggage tags when you most wanted
them2 Save your friend, from a. mis-
fortune of this kind BY making her
case in which to place the tricksy pests.
In shape this case reminds one of
rather large, old fashioned watch pocket
except that it would be square We're it
not for point at the top of the case.
A slightly stiffened coarse tan canvas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

goes into its manufacture. One piece
about eight inches long and four inches
wide is pointed At tAehtop. A pocket
half the depth of this foundation piece
is attached a44d-beth- pieces of canvas
are bound with half inch satin ribbon.
Tied into the pocket with baby ribbon
are a half dozen baggage tags On this
pocket flap and on the top of the foun-
dation are sprays of flowers done in
water colors. The particular gift have
in mind was made of tan canvas, bound
with Lavender ribbon and adorned with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
OHRIsTMAs5sGoWNs- FOR CASINO AND REsTAURANT

with a floral design. Beneath the fab of
lace is an ordinary tUlIe veil OF white
dotted with black that preserves. the
face from cold and lends attractiveness
at the same time. Oh, yes, if you want
to be very swagger at small expense
make yourself dainty little evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

trimming on this hat. THE accompany
ing gown was a long princess affair of
black cloth trimmed with broadtaiI. ssd
Without doubt the fur toaues are a
decided feature Of winter millinery, The
crowns are. for the most part OF. draped
CHIFFON velvet. The possessor of rare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

Try rubbing it with lemon juice and
whiting till all stains are removed, then
polish with dry whiting and a channels
leather. This treatment is excellent for
brass trays, but they need to be brushed
with a soft plate brush. before the final
polishing, 50 that there may be no pPW~
der left ia the crevices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

dreams Of beauty. There is no intima-
ton of barter apparent An observer
would see nothing but company OF. ex-
quisitely gowned women drinking tea
and glancing at some masterpieces IN
millinery. But madame has an eye to
business. When she sees that her vic
tim is. placed in a becoming light, and
the hat that is almost the dearest
thing" is adjusted at the right angle,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23
Cold ana silver Ribbons.

Gold or silver ribbons, and laces rep
resent the newest form of adornment
for the necks of both day and evening
gowns. A severely tailor made. gown
may have a vest Of fine lace completed
by a band OF gold braid or ribbon.
small neat cuffs being inserted at the
wrist to match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

In the semiprivate, first floor ateIiers it
is fatally easy to make a mistake. Many
persons seem to think that all is well
when "it is worn in Paris" Such is not
however, the case by any means. It is
worn, yes, but by whom? That is the
all important question. BY well dressed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-23

in the center of the cardboard where
the holes are in the cotton spool, the
rolls in varied hues taking the place of
the cotton. The hanger also starts
from these points, and through a loop
on one end of the spool a tiny pair Of