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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24
THE BRIDES FLOWERS
The Shower Bouquet Retains It's Popu
larity.

Wedding bouquets have practically
shower and HBernhardt'' bouquets, al
tho an occasional sheaf Of long-stemmed
roses is seen, or an even more occasion
For the bride herself, almost any
white flower is good, the stereotyped
bouquet Qike the stereotyped gown of
white satin) being made Of white roses,
relieved by little sprays Of lilies Of the
valley. ~.
Lilies of the valley, in fact, play a
most important part in almost every
bridal bouquet, whether it is composed
Of roses or orchids, gardenias or hya-
cinths.
Loops of misty tulle, twisted in thru
the flowers, are an echo OF the wedding
veil that softens the whole effect Of the
bouquet, and transforms it into some
thing at once unusual and exquisite.
lines Of sickle, with the flowers ar
ranged to curve away from the face and
to droop over the arm, instead Of pre-
serving the curious stiffness so often
seen in loose clusters.
HBut the prettiest idea Of all is a
new arrangement for the tiny maid who
serves as flower girl. A great, rough
straw garden hat is bent up into bas:
ket, the handles formed Of wide satin
ribbon, and is piled high with blossoms
ribbons and blossoms matching, and
both matching the ribbons on the small
girl IS dress.
s'For the BRIDES veil, orange bios
SONS are the rule, but gardenias ane
lilies of the valley are often used
either instead Of or combined with the
orange blossoms. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

possible, while by no means ignoring
the social and industrial features Of
settlement work. She Speaks in the
highest terms Of the work Of Henry
Burt, the probation officer of Chica-
co.'s Juvenile court. He lives at the
Commons and is also pastor Of it's
unique Children's church. AS proba-
ton officer he has absolute control over
hundreds Of children, who all fear him
and yet are very fond of him.
sition of dean of the woman's depart
ment of Beloit college, feeling that it
will give her broader field Of work.
She is, therefore, at present studying
the problem of co-education and the
ways in which it is being met. She
visited Carleton college Monday and
will also go to Knox and Oberlin with
this in view. ~!
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24
THE WORK AND WAYS
OF WOMANS WORLD
AIDS TO THE HoUsEKEEPER

A rainy-day closet Is device intended
for the alienation of the care of mothers,
says the Scientific American. In it are
placed toys to be mended, games from
which the interest has temporarily de-
parted, pictures to be cut out and pasted
in scrapbooks, specimens of rocks to be
classified, book Of conundrums, one on
familiar science, from which easy expert
ments could be taken for trial. a charade
book, story books NEW and old for all
ages), crepe paper for making flowers,
sheets of old calendars, from whose first
thirteen figures the game Of numerical
Patience could be made, pictures Of per-
sons and places mounted on cardboard
and intended especially for the conva-
descent ward in the children's hospital;
sewing, knitting and crochetfng materials;
stamps to be pasted, materials for kite
making-in word, anything. A list Of
the articles and shelf where each was
to be found was placed on the inside of
the door, and a custodian, generally the
oldest daughter, appointed, who saw to
it that the ARTICLE chosen were delivered
to the child choosing it.. The door was
kept locked at all other times. No one
was allowed to ask for anything different
under an hour, altho articles could be
arnicably interchanged.
The newest brooms are made from wood
fiber instead of corn. The hbers are
shorter and are set like a brush which
is attached to the usual sort Of handle
by two strong wires. These fbers pene-
trate the nap of a carpet or rug and take
out the dust. They also At into the edges
and corners Of the room, and are very
| light to handle. ~ -
The newest mop has a scrub-brush
which fits firmly upon the end and makes
it possible to scrub without getting down
upon ones knees. The brush can be re-
moved and the usual cloth put In.
Cooking utensils Of glazed pottery are
among the most clearly and attractive
! that can be found for general kitchen
use. This ware Is a red-brown on the
outside and white inside, and 1t Is al
smooth and as easily and thoroly cleaned
as a piece of fine china. The ware Is
used for cooking and baking, but cannot
be brought into direct contact with the
flame It is made into mixing-bowls, pud
ding Dishes casseroles, custard-cups
stewpans, pieplates, chocolate, coffee ant
teapots, and also in bowls, stems ant
creamjugs. 1t is warranted not to cracl
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

or craze, and its manufacture Is the re-
suit Of years Of experimenting by the
potter. An outfit of this ware would
prove most acceptable gift for the prac-
teal bride who expects to begin house,
keeping.
Mothers should teach their girls to care
for their hair as early as possible. If a
girl is coaxed into the habit Of giving her
locks 100 strokes with clean brush every
morning and evening and braiding them
loosely for bed, the foundation for a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

Too many children are allowed to go to
bed with their hair in a tousled condition,
only to have it jerked and untangled
hastily when school time comes round.
Such practice is disastrous to the nerves
Of sensitive child and ruinous to the
hair, says the American Queen. Never
allow one child to use the others hair
brush. Diseases Of the scac1p are most
contagious and the brush is the surest
germ agent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

The secret Of the marvellous fresh
ness of the Partisan beauties complex
ion consists in their never applying
crude water,to their faces, but, on the
contrary, in using water rendered milky
and reiuvenating by DR.. Dys' Sachets
de Toilette. These Sachets are not
paint or enamel; they give the face a
natural freshness without anything ar
tifcial The more you wash with them
the younger you get to look. DR.. Dys
wonderful Sachets de Toilette have
become necessity to the woman who
wishes to remain young always.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-24

They make one feel as though life
was worth living. Take one Of Carter s
relieve dyspepsia, aid digestion, give
tone and yigor to the system.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS OF PURITANs.
After Time of Queen Bess Birthday
of Christ Was Made Occasion
for Mad Revelry.

More and more after the time OF
Queen Bess was Christmas made an &C.
casion for mad revelry instead of a joy
Gus Christian celebration.
Finally that part of the English peo-
pie called the Puritans, who had become
disguised with the growing foolishness
of the Christmas celebration, got parlia-
ment to prohibit Christmas festivities
OF any sort And for ten years the only
way Christmas was celebrated was by a
fast. Even for merely decorating their
church with evergreens the trustees OF
st. Margaret's (Westminster) church,
in London, were placed under arrest.
The Puritans went entirely too far,
you see, in their sternness, and, natur-
ally, the people rebelled. So they be-
gan celebrating Christmas secretly at
home with all sorts of festivities. And,
because they did it secretly, they felt as
If they were very sinful. when the
church refused to use her pleasant nests
Satan stole them and made them
snares." So people said at that time; or,
as other people put it; Father Christ
mas was let in at the back door"
A little later. when the Puritans lost
their political power in England and
had to seek a refuge elsewhere, many of
them. as you know, came to America.
Bringing with them, as they did, their
stern prejudice against festivals, they
completely ignored Christmas for q
.ong, long time.
Their children and great-grandchil-
dren. however, did not inherit their
prejudice so strongly, and then, too, they
were in1uenced' by the Dutch colonists
in New Amsterdam (now New York;,
who always kept a very merry, but per-
fectly respectable, Christmas.
Sc. at last, Puritan New England
came around" and permitted Christ
mas to be celebrated once again in all
her homes with moderate festivities
and rejoicing after attendance at the
place where God is preached"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
WHITE GOWN ECONOMICAL.
a Good White Cloth Is Fine Invest
ment and on Widely Differing
Occasions May Be Worn.

Of course, you must have one white
gown, for there are times when a white
dress Is good. The most serviceable
gown of this description is a white peau
de cygne with a brilliant luster. lave
it made with narrow plaits extending ell
around the hips and have them stitched
two fingers deep. Then let the skirt
fare evenly all the way around. This
skirt, while beautiful, is never too
dressy for nice wear. 1t can be put on
for those occasions when one does not
know what to wear. A white peau de
cygne skirt often saves a dressier gown
and makes a nice appearance at the same
time.
Few women provide a sufficient mum
Der of white dresses" said a modiste.
1.-THE trouble is that white soils. But it
can always be cleaned. And you can buy
three or four white dresses for the price
of one handsome dark gown. | tell my
customers this and try to have them see
it in the right light.
What is the most fashionable color Of
the year? Why, white, of course. fer
HlC0 wear. INO OthOl SOiOl SOAipoAOo "
it. And women who can afford it are
wearing white and white exclusively for
evening receptions. White is the color
along millionaire row. And it is a color
which any woman can afford. If a wom-
an of modest tastes is nicely gowned in
a well-fitting white cloth she is ready for
any smart occasion. She can go into the
incest places and feel perfectly comfort
able as to her appearance.
THE smart, neat white cloth gives her
the just something which she might
otherwise have lacked. You can tell a
cheap black gown at sight. But a white
one, If it fits well, will fool the most
acute observer. Have one handsome
white cloth dress is what | say to every
oma who is DESTROYS of looking
we'll.
"And there is another thing about a
handsome white cloth gown. 1t will do
for those trying occasions when one
does not know exactly what to wear. 1t
can be put on for a women's luncheon;
it is quite the thing for a restaurant din
ner; it is excellent form for a theater
party, and nothing could exceed it as a
gown to be worn to a day wedding or to
a dressy reception. Its appearance can
be varied by changing the girdle and
the jewelry. And as a fashionable gar
ment it is at top notch. '-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
BENEATH THE MlSTLETOE.
Origin of One of the Happiest Customs
of Christmas Day Is Traced
Back to "Conqueror."

The origin of one of the happiest Gus
toms of Christmas, which has been al
lowed to lapse with the passing years
that of kissing under the mistletoe-is
traced back to the coming over of the
conqueror." Washington Irving re-
minded us that the mistletoe is still
hung up in f%armhouses and kitchens all
over England; "and the young men
have the privilege of kissing the girls
under it, plucking each time a berry
from the bush. When the berries are
all plucked the privilege ceases" At
one time, it is said, the youth could
claim a kiss for each berry he picked,
but unless there were a great many
berries and very few pretty maids such
a liberty would have to be used with
moderation. Mares says that the
maiden who was not kissed under the
mistletoe at Christmas would not be
married during the coming year.
A strange superstition prevails in
many English families in connection
with the Christmas holly. Before mid
night IN New Years eve e~very-vestige
of holly must be removed, or ill-luck
will be sure to fall upon the house. The
inference to be drawn from this is that
the New Year must be entered upon III
all seriousness, with nothing to recall
the festivities.
According to the old-established rule,
the holly should not be taken down I'M
til after the twelfth night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
TO BE IN PRIVATE HANDS.
I~nterinsular Traffic of the Philip
pines to Be Transferred to
Steamer Line.

The Philippine government has de-
cided to discontinue the operation Of
the II coast-guard ships and turn the
inter-island water traffic of the gov
eminent over to commercial lines Of
steamers. To accomplish this purpose
specifications have been prepared and
bids will be advertised for within a
few days both in the Philippines and
this country, in which proposals will
be invited. for carrying the mails and
government passengers and supplies
owe 81 routes in the islands.
This plan, says the Washington
Star, is practically a return to the
method of transportation in vogue un.
der Spanish rule in the islands. When
the United States established civil gov
eminent in the islands the II coast
guard ships were purchased and put
into commission. Prior to this four
commercial companies owning lines of
steamers conducted the business. The
government ships, including the opera
ton of several transports belonging to
the quartermaster's department of the
army. have since been carrying the
mails and all of the government pas
senger and freight traffic.
Some time ago complaint vas made
to the Philippine government by the
of merchant steamers that
their business had been ruined
through the use of government ships.
The civil governor recognized the COM
plant to the extent of appointing a
committee to investigate the condition
of the inter-island traffic, and the ac-
ton decided upon is in accordance
with the recommendation of this com
mittee.
There is a double reason for asking
American s%hipowners to enter the com
petition for the shipping trade of the
islands, one to prevent a combination
among the commercial lines 10Y estab-
lished there by which an eXorbitant
price might be secured for the trans
portation of the mails and government
freight and passengers, and the other
to meet any rossihla COMPLAINT on-the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
WIDE VARIETY IN FURs.
This Season No One Style Seems to
Rule-Ermine Held in
High Favor.

Probably the greatest study of the sea-
son is afforded by the variety in furs
and the ways in which they are used as
trimmings. Never were furs seen in
such a number of shapes. There are the
tiny little collarettes which clasp around
the neck and are finished with two little
stoles in front. And there are the wide
collars which lie around the neck and
form a handsome finish for the gown.
Ermine is by all odds the favorite and
women who can afford to buy this fur
are fairly reveling in it. One woman
has no less than three sets of ermine.
One consists of a two piece set. This is
in the shape of a little four-in-hand
necktie which comes under the chin in
necktie fashion. With this neck piece
is carried a fiat muff of modified size.
This is called a shopping set of ermine.
A much more elaborate set has a deep
collar lying around the neck and clasp
ing in the front. II is shoulder deep and
is trimmed with a very handsome deep
white silk fringe. This is a very beau
tiful piece of fur and one which looks
we'll with all the velvet suits of the sea-
son. With this is carried an immense
pillow muff, fiat and as large as the pill
low upon which one rests at night. The
big pillow muff car be decorated with q
few black flowers cut out of fur.
Then there is a third ermine set which
is also very popular. This is the old
fashioned ermine pelerine, with a col
lar as deep as the shoulders, and very
wide ends hanging almost to the floor.
The ends are finished with tails and the
entire piece of fur is lined with white
satin. With this there is carried an err
mine muff of moderate size trimmed
with a big bunch of violets.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21

part of American shipowners that they
had been excluded from participation
in this business.
The proposals are so drawn as to ex-
tend the time in which steamers may
be put into the trade for one year, CIV
ing time for the construction of light
draft steamers, the type required in
those waters. The commerce of the is
lands is heavier now than it was prior
to American occupation. There has.
however, been no increase In the COM
mercial shipping Of the islands, and
to turn it over to commercial lines in
it's increased bulk will undoubtedly re-
quire the addition Of ships.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
\ WANT ADVERTISING
RES LTS
ARE MADE /!

rhey "put you in toucn" with peo-
ple-the right people.
Your want ad. will bring ANS
WERS from six of the ten people
(the other four will not see your ad.
at once) who are possible buyers
of your house, your horse, your
lease-hold, your stocks, your store,
your fixtures, your piano-and its
easy, then, to close the trades, and
thus reach RESULTS.
ANSWERS will come to you from
many kinds of people who offer you
their services-cooks, general house
workers, l~aundresses, handy-men,
clerks, stenographers, %canvassers, ac-
countants-people to "oil the wheels"
of things at home, at the factory, the
store, the office; and these answers
are readily turned into RESULTS.
ANSWERS from those who want
your services-from those who have
something to sell which you want
from those who have money to loan
to you or to invest in your enter
prise-these answers are the inter-
mediate steps between your ad. and
RESULTS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Personally Conducted Tour to
California,

Exclusively first class tour under
the auspices of the Tourist Depart
ment, Chicago, Union Pacific &
North Western Line; leaves Chicago,
Wednesday, February 18th, spending
the disagreeable portions of Febru-
airy and March in the land of sun
shine and flowers. $350.00 includes
all expenses, railway fare, sleeping
cars, meals in dining car and hotel
expense. Service first class in every
respect. Itineraries and full partic-
ulars on application S. A. Hutchin-
son, Manager, PIP Clark St., and 100
Jackson Blvd, Chicago.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Chocolate Cookies.

Rub together one cupful of sugar and
one-half cupful of butter slightly melt
ed, Add one whole egg and one yoIk,
one cupful of chopped nuts, one cupful
of ~raisins, stoned and Toured, three
fourths of a cupful of sweet milk, and
two cupfuls of flour in which two tea,
spoonfuls of baking powder have been
sifted. Melt two squares of unsweetened
chocolate and put in last. Flavor with
vanilla. Drop in small pieces on pan and
bake in moderate oven.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
What Kind of
Are You?

To sell a lot of ground for $50 les
than it would bring if So were &
pended in advertising it is very COM
mon-if not very Merchandising.
To sell a shop of store for $4,000
when $40 worth of advertising would
have found the man willing to pay
$500 more for it-that is ''near-
sighted laundering.
To allow a house or apartment to
remain tenantless for three months,
when So worth of advertising would
have rented ii in three days-is not
a GOOD way to manage property"
but it is a very usual way!
Through all the little affairs of
daily life we are apt to thus trample
upon all of the Financial Command
understanding ourselves the poorer,
and nobody else especially the richer.
WANT ADS. WILL HELP YOU
MANAGE THINGS"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
The Fashionable Ruche.

The heavier ~ruchings are worn with
the low collars that are now the style.
Collars are cut rather low in the
throat and all the way around there is
set a heavy ruche which fills in the
neck nicely and is very becoming.
The thicker the ruche the better, and
it is no unusual thing to see a double
rufling, thick as half your wrist, car,
ried out in two or three pale shades
of cream set in the neck of a gown
and used as a finish to a low necked
shirt waist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Maple sirup Cake.

One and one-half cups maple strip,
one level teaspoon soda. put on this
fire and let boil up well, add four level
tablespoons shortening and when cool
one egg and two cups flour. Bake in
layers and put together with the fol-
lowing icing; Boil n cup maple
sirup until it Is brittle when dropped
in water. then add two tablespoons
sweet cream and boil until it hairs
Remove from fire and spread willis
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Small Wonder.

Aunt Emily ttelling little Johnnie
story)-Now, early on Christmas
morning this bad boy got out of bed
md ran over to the mantel where
he had hung up his stocking. He
found it hanging just where he had
eft it; but it was empty. Can you
ell me why it was empty, Johnnie
Why that bad boy found not even a
piece of candy in his stocking on
Christmas morning?
Little Johnnie (who has had expert
ence)-Because he had swiped every
thing in the night.-Brooklyn Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Ancient SUPERSTITION.

There is a curious old superstition
that nine holly-leaves tied in a hand
kerchief with nine knots, and placed
under the pillow on Christmas night.
will cause the sleeper to dream OF his
or her future wife or husband.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21

All the mills on the Penobscot, and
throughout Maine, are saving spruce
lumber at top capacity, and the lumber
is being rsuhed away as fast as vessels
a be chartered TO carry it. There
never was such a demand for lumber
of this kind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
c,reless of Santa Claus,

Little Billy Billions is crying as if his
heart will break" said one nurse maid.
Whats the matter?' asked the other.
He's jealous of little Tommy Tril-
lions next door. He thinks the railroad
3onds Tommy got in his Christmas
stocking will pay bigger dividends than
he corporation stock that Santa Claus
left him. '-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Heaviest Trade Before Xmas.

Dealers in rare coins and stamps
and other similar cur;os always do
their heaviest trade of the year just
before Christmas. This is because so
many curios are sold by needy people
to provide money for Christmas tes-
tivities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
EOR CRACKED HANDS

Rough sam and cracked hands are not
only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, but an occasional application will
keep the skin soft and smooth. Best for
Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Boils, etc. The
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve af-
fords immediate relief in all forms of
Blind. Bleeding, Itching and P~rotrudinG
Piles. Sold by C. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21

The mission of "Early Risers" is to clear
the way and give Nature full sway.
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels of all putrid matter, thus re-
moving the causes of headache, constipa-
ton. sallow complexion. etc. DeWitts
Little Early Risers never grippe or sicken.
A safe. pleasant, perfect pill. Sold by
T.. A. Sexton,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
THE SEASON OF INDIGESTION.

TIT NJEIAEtNF| w 81
The season of indigestion Is upon us. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia will do everything for the
stomach that an overloaded or over
worked stomach cannot do for itself. ko-
dol Digests what you eat-gives the stom-
ach n rest-relieves sour stomach, belch-
ing, heartburn, indigestion, etc. For sale
by c. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
Liked the Old WAY Best.

"Pa, I've wrote Sanity Claus a mother
letter"
What about, %Georgie?"
Il tole him he mustn't come in q
automobile; l want him to come in a
sleigh."-Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
That Costly Season.

What makes your father look so
blue tonight"
SSH! Somebody thoughtlessly
mentioned the fact that Christmas is
coming .''-Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-21
The Southern California New Train.
Best Route.

The Los Angeles Limited, electric
lighted, new from the Pullman shops,
with all latest innovations for travel
comfort, leaves Chicago 10000 P. M.
daily, arrives Los Angeles 4:45 p. M.
third day. Solid through, train via
Chicago, Union Pacific e North
Western Line and The Salt Lake
Route. For rates, sleeping car res
ervations and full particulars apply
to your nearest agent or address
r. NJ. Johnson. Gen'l Agt., COL
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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