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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

and If the piano is to be perfectly
.caparisoned there should be designed at
the same time another broad strip,
which is lined, folded over envelop-
fashion, and laced together into music
cover for permanent use on the rest.
There are all sorts Of latitude in the
choice Of decoration. The least elabor-
ate plan is to choose linen, having it
stamped in design that would lend
itself to the ordinary long and short
COUGHING stitches, and which can be
carried out in heavy rope silk.
In Louis XVI. parlor, in white and
old rose, design of ribbon-work was
done after this fashion for the piano,
the little wreaths, garlands, and hang
ing baskets Of the Louis XVI. patterns
being worked in rose and mahogany
colored ribbon on a white moire. Soft
rose silk and cords finished the decora-
tion.
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Just as useful inside the bed when the
patient is chilly as upon the sofa. The
underneath part is Of heavier wool and
is knit SO as to make it thicker and
more like pad than the upper part,
which is crocheted. It is long enough
to come up we'll under the knees, while
the upper part is made loose part way
down one side so that it can be thrown
back at will.
The foot rug, hot water bottle with
knitted cover and little "hand
warmer'' which is covered with CORE
spending wool, are found together in
what is known as an ttinvalid 's set. =
The hand warmer is small oval shaped
bottle, perfectly convex and without
groove or neck, little larger and SIM
liar in shape to an electric light bulb.
This is fitted with cork and is wide
enough at the end to fill easily with
hot salt, and suggests that an equally
good substitute could be made in any
little thick and stubby bottle which is
big enough around to make a good
handful.
Another invalid's accessory is a pill
low-holder. This is piece Of webbing
fitted with the little metal slides and
clasps which are used on side garters.
For the making Of one which would in
cidentally solve the problem Of what
to do with the garter clasps that are
thrown away, three yards Of webbing
would need to be allowed to each pair
Of clasps. The idea is to fasten the
clasps to the edge Of the pillow and by
means Of the straps attach it to the
back Of the chair or bed in any position
without the constant rearrangement SO
annoying to the invalid.
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pick out. These pieces are done in the
accepted fruits and flowers and are
treated with artistic minglinag Of the
natural and conventional, a1d in the
heavier tones usually left to the skill
Of the great factories. Black back
grounds edged with many shades Of
gold which is carried into the conven-
tional leaf work for naturally colored
blackberries, peaches and nasturtiums.
Great punch bowls in, black and gold
are lined with nasturtiums and poppies,
brilliantly effective in the transparent
liquid. Goblets Of straight, upright
shape are beautiful in black with pen
dent punches Of golden grapes, the bor-
ders and standards also being Of gold
in blended shades.
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tiful In itself but must also be of value
to the scheme Of decoration

tiful In itself but must also be of value
to the scheme Of decoration.
Any color need may be met in artistic
tions at small cost, especially in the.
beautiful and Inexpensive American
kinds. In room which is kept to one
or two harmonious colors one good piece
Of pottery may be made to raise the.
whole room from the level Of the ordi-
nary to that Of distinct beauty simply
by intensifying the color tone.
The relation to the whole must be
mainly effected in the color, and gem
erai fitness, as keeping to one period
and country, is only possible to the COM
tinuous art student.
But if, when buying with definite
ideas Of color and effect, one follows
the rule Of insisting upon obtaining q
bit Of china or pottery which Is Of the
distinctive style of the factory by
which it was made, there is great step
gained. For instance, If the greens and
grays of bit Of Wedgwood should ft
into niche of your room you will find
just now particularly greater selec-
tion in a snowy pottery which initiates
IL III CQlOIS anu IIcdImcuI, Uut Wulc0
runs to fantastic shapes and to fiorid
Italian style in it's cameo work. The
habit Of associating each piece ever SO
slightly with its make and history soon
brings the discrimination which makes
this piece q horror, while the other ID
an endless satisfaction.
There always is meaning and ex-
preston to a piece as made by its orig
inator which is absent from the imita-
tion. For instance, the high glazed
Copenhagen and faience of other north
ern countries have the grays and cold
blues and whites Of their atmosphere.
It also has the conventionahzed pat
terms Of the sparse animal and vegetable
life of northern lands. The clever ini-
tations which the Austrian potteries
have worked out on similar lines fail to
suggest this, altho its work may satiate
the eye with attractiveness and color.
The observer who trusts to the feel
ing that he has for thing when he
looks at it is in fair way to become
connoisseur. Without knowing why
the eye fingers and the mind focuses
upon the good, while it Is confused By
the overornate.
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Chop Suey

What is chop suey, and can you tell
me how it is made9 -Jessie.-
!.
Chop suey is famous Chinese dish.
To make it take two chicken Hvers and
two gizzards, an ounce Of green root
ginger, three stalks Of celery and a
pound Of young pork cut into small
pieces. Saute this in frying pan,
adding from time to time four table
spoonTuls Of olive oil, one Of vinegar, a
tablespoonful Of Worcestershire sauce,
half cupful Of boiling water, a dash
Of powdered cloves and salt and pepper
to taste. Just before it is cooked add
cupful Of small mushrooms and one
Of bean sprouts. 49,:
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# you are found eligible, and there is
an opening for probationer, you viii
be given an opportunity to try the
work for several months, perhaps six
months. IF at the end of that time you
find that the work is not congenial, Of
that you are not physically able to en-
dure it, you may leave the hospital with.
out paying for the tuition received. If
you decide to continue in the work,
you will study for two or perhaps three
years longer, according to the hospital
school in which you enter. During this
time you will be given lodging, board
and uniforms and incidental expenses.
You will also have an annual vacation,
and the benefit Of the hospital staff in
case you are i'll.
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Ii the Dining Room,

OVELTIES are basket tea cozies
N made Of strong tubular wick
= er work, closing with a lid
and thoroly paded after the jap
anese fashion. A metal can to
hold hot water is provided and an en-
amel tea kettle which makes it equally
useful as a sickroom or q luncheon at
tachment. They are furnished with an
extra quilted pad, which fills all
crevices, and strong handles are at
tached, which allow Of the basket being
carried around from place to place.
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Hand Painted China
WANT is flied now that h,

IL WANT is flied now that hand
IN painted china has become
= fashionable enough to be
done by professionals and to be
sold at places where it must reach
q high standard to be accepted. There
always is somewhere dear friend by
whom hand painted ceramic is far
more appreciated than the purest and
best sample of renowned factory
which the connoisseur could possibly
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For the Shut-i,,

NOR the shut-in are numerous
r. crochet and knitted articles Of
which the sofa rug or foot
warmer seems the cleverest thing ever
invented for an invalid. The rug is on
the order Of q baby s swad ding blanket,
being made like a pillowcase for the
feet to slip down into. It is long enough
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
NEW line Of needlework II

NEW line Of needlework is
& "a the ornamentation Of leather
4 = accessories. "A collar and
belt to match in brilliant shade
is the most popular form Of leather
wear, while waistcoats are added to
tailor mades.
Embroidery is not impossible If
soft, supple piece Of kid is chosen. The
design is stamped on and where the
kid is uneven the point Of coarse
needle is used to perforate the thick
places before working. Silk or chenille,
or combination Of the two, is used,
with a gold thread introduced to give
an oriental touch. Before working, the
leather should be basted to backing
Of coarse muslin, and 1t should be put
in frames to embroider, working It with
a fne needle. A quicker way Is to
stamp running pattern of festoons or
any trailing design which does not In
tersect too closely, and to make vertical
Sits in it with sharp knife. It is
then threaded with several shades Of
tho narrowest possible width Of ribbon.
the baby width, come especially for
embroidery in old shades which have a
rich oriental effect. G7 a#
Machine stitching in contrasting
shades is one Of the ways Of trimming,
and punched circles and ovals done In
embroidery Anglaise patterns are laid
over bright co1ored Innings. Special
bodkins come for the punching and
studs are inserted in the back FOR the
fastening of collars.
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takes place rapidly in warm room and
constant watch must be kept and
enough water given to keep the soil
moist. The best soil is one of leaf mold
and sand. If your fern turns brown
and dry cut off the leaves and set the
plant away to rest for a few weeks.
Then bring it out and let it have plenty
of light and water.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

damp enough to steam when. the iron
touches it.
For hair tonic there is nothing bet
ter than pint Of best bay rum, table
spoonful Of fine tablesalt and twenty
grains Of quinine. Shake well and wet
the scalp with the lotion twice a day.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Betty Blair Ansluers Questions on Many Subjects
A Page Denoted to the Interests Of Women and
the Home Suggestions for the Wife and Mother

also tell me how to go about training
a child IS hair to cur1q What could /
use to form the curls when it is too
long to- curl on the finger and what
could ] use to make the cnrls stay in
place until cultivated7
An Old Subscriber.
You had better consult a physician
about the child. There are braces that
can be worn to straighten the legs and
certain kinds of exercise are good, but
they should not be taken without the
advice Of a physician. When long curls
were universally worn they were curled
over an iron, not unlike a poker, and
I do not know anything more modern.
Brushing the. child Is hair the wrong
way is said to result in curly hair if
you commence when the child is baby,
but I do not know Of anything better
to do after the hair has grown too long
to be curled around the finger than to
dampen it and twist it about curling
iron.
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table. Press between tissue paper with
hot iron after it is dry, punch the
openings with stiletto, and pick out
the edge loops with a pin, when it can
be made to look like new lace. This
plan will succeed with applique or any
of the n'onsilk laces which do not take
to washing readily.
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To Straighten the Legs

Will you please tell me if anything can
be done for a child whose legs have
become bowed from standing too early7
Also if the child is likely to outgrow
it, for he has mo weakness, but is per-
fectly strong and healthyf Will you
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

soft tanned leather and spread 1t with
the salve and bind it on the bunion.
Wear this all day and at night remove
promptly reduced and the hard surface
made soft. Chamois skin may be used,
but it is more apt to wrinkle than the
tanned leather.
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being without the shiny propensity Of
the sea sponge.
A small powder puff in the same rub
Der, as delicate as swansdown, ana
withal more durable, can be washed and
dried often enough to be kept free from
the microbes which are supposed to in
fest swansdown puff. One Of the con-
veniences which goes with these little
articles is the small damp proof and col
lapsible boxes which can be had with
them for travelling purposes.
+ + !.
History repeats itself and. the night
cap, for the wearing Of which the finger
of scorn has pointed to our grandmother
has suddenly jumped into popularity.
It is here as nightcap, alias dejeuner
cap, alias boudoir cap, alias GONZALES
cent cap, and it is upon the devoted
head Of the convalescent upon the other
side Of the water that it made its reap
pearance. Those who remember the
aoppy tsnets" into which their tresses
were bundled in childhood can hardly
conceive Of the elegance Of tho embroid-
cry edged affair, surmounted by a bow
which would do credit to lingerie hat
in which the setting up" invalid
decorates herself. Some of these caps
are made with "mob' crown with
enough frills to look like q Charlotte
Corday hat. Other simple little muslin
affairs are made like sweeping cap,
only Of thin muslin and lace. In Paris
dainty netted ones, made from coarse
silks and netted with full silk frills are
furnished with lingerie sets in colors to
match the ribbon insertions in the night
gowns. The height Of luxury is reached
IN the scented silk caps to match the
delicate fesh-colored silks Of trousseau
nightgowns and in which the sachet-
bag is hidden away at the top. The
fancy Is to fill this with the favorite
and individual perfume which fingers
around the hair after wearing.
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Partners at a Dance

~ ANT a girl dance half dozen
A times with the same boy at a
~ party if she wants to9 I think
1t is jealousy that is making the girls
say such mean things about me just
because T danced with the best dancer
more times than they did. -Dollie.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Tarnished Siluer

Will you please tell me thru your
paper what will prevent satin-fnished
silver from tarnishing9
"A Constant Reader
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RepLated Silver

Do you think it pays to have spoons
replated and if 50 kindly tell me Of q
good place to have 1t done7
"A Housewife.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
To Start a Rubber Plant

Will you please tell me how to start
a slip from rubber planti I have an
old plant and it is dying and has sew,
eral slips on it and would like to start
one. "A Subscriber.
Cut of the slip and plant 1t in dish
Of sand. Keep the sand very moist and
let the slip have plenty Of sun until
it is well rooted. Then transfer to q.
pot and fill in with earth. .
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
A Trained Nurse

Will you kindly tell mo what require
ments are necessary and what the ex-
penses are to become trained nursef
-G. s.
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Tho requirements vary IN the diff
ferent hospitals. Write to the City hos
pital, Asbury, Northwestern, st. Bar
nabas and the Swedish hospitals in Min
neapolis for their circulars. A certain
amount Of education is required and the
applicant must be over 81 years Of age.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

One Of the wife's cards and two Of.
the man Is should be sent up if you ars
calling on married couple. The man
sends cards to both the man and the,
woman, but the wife only to the womans
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

The tallest soldier in the German
army, who was enlisted recently, is Z
feet 10 inches in height, and his weight
is 255 pounds. He adorns the ranks Of
the First regiment Of foot guards. 9
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Calling at a Hotel

When man and his wife call upon
friends at hotel what cards and how
many should be sent up to their roomsi.
"A Subscriber
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Belgian women take pride In doing
their own work. If asked why they
engage no help, they are very apt to
reply that servants are kept only by
lazy, incompetent, extravagant, or sick
narsOuS. ~. E-.-.-- -
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A Fur Neckpiece

Is there any way to clear fur neck
piece at home9 Jennie.
Beat the fur thoroly to get all Of the
dust out and then with both hands rub
warm cornmeal into it. Shake out the
meal frequently and put on fresh until
the meal is no longer soiled wher
shaken out.
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Shine from, Mems Clothes

Can you tell me how to get the shine
off men IS clothes9 Also how to prevent
the rapid wear Of the trousers9 My
husband 8 vest and coat are still new
by the time the trousers look worn. MY
hair falls off very badly and my scalp
itches. Can you give me remedy 2
Mrs. B. M.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Draw each little feather over the edge
Of dull knife to recurl the plume. If
you would hold your hat over the stove
when you come in out Of the dampness
the plume would recurl itself. Be care
full and not hold it close enough to burn
the feather, but just SO that the heat
will enveIop it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Battle with cold water and then wet
fresh cloth and pour a little ammonia
on it and wipe the armpits. This will
deodorize them and dry the skin. Thensa
dust with powder Of one-third lycopo-,
dunn to two-thirds boric acid. 9
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~ OVN5Vos"V 1'0"0oH'

There is nothing that you can do that
will prevent silver from furnishing.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

fear there is nothing that will pre-
vent the trousers showing signs Of wear
before the coat and vests Many men
purchase two pairs Of trousers with one
coat and vest when they get a new suit.
To remove the shine lay wet cloth
over the shiny place and rub with hot
iron. DO not allow the cloth to become
dry or the iron to remain still or it will
leave mark. The cloth should be kept
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Failure with ferns comes, as q gen
eral thing, from neglect to give the
plants proper attention. Ferns like q
rather moist atmosphere, but they
should not be kept wet enough to rot
the roots. Some varieties cannot be
showered and others thrive under a
fine spray that leaves the fronts sat-
urated. Keep the plants out Of the sun,
and be sure that the pots are perfectly
drained. Watch the soil and never
allow the roots to get dry. Evaporation
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Remedy for Buniors

Will you kindly give me y sinpi<
remedy for bunionss Reader.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

It is never wise for girl to make
herself conspicuous and If she dances
half dozen times with one boy she is
sure to excite unpleasant comment.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

systematic brushing. Vaseline or lano-
lin should be rubbed In thoroly and the
brows should be brushed and carefully
trained down with soft brush.
+ + !.
In working with tho hair to get the
large, natural looking waves now so
fashionable, one woman has solved the
problem Of how to be beautiful, tho in
curl papers. Taking a wide piece Of
silk braid she wires it by half a dozen
or more kid curriers' which she fastened
fat and parallel along the inside. The
braid was then folded together side
ways, and the edges caught with a
thread for just the length to which the
curriers' reached. The ends were fringed
and left loose to tie in a large Alsatian
bow on top Of the head, giving the
effect Of the ordinary black bow worn
in the daytime. This one large roll
gives the single wave an undulating
effect in the hair, and where one curle1
is not enough ribbon could be substi-
tuted as not taking up quite 50 much
room as braid, and in that way leave
room for couple Of, small satellite
bows under the spreading ends of the
large one. - .Ss .s.s. .s:ss1<sl}s & ~ .ss il
A tiny fringe, It is rumored, is to
edge the fashionable pompadour this
winter. So far the fringe is seen upor
the artificial pompadours which are be
coming popular under the name Of
transformations. - They are SO wei
done that they do not betray the, wear
er's lapse from nature. The hair il
matched to perfection, and they ART
adjusted by oombing 1t well forward
and then slipping on the bought supply
which is cleverly intermingled in do
ing It up. .-..
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Take two parts Of burgundy pitch
and one part Of resin and reduce to the
consistency of salve by adding suf-
fcient raw inseed oil, heated just
enough to make it mix Take bit Of
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Theater bags are made Of moire in
tho following way: Get two squares Of
moire in any Of the art shades Of blue,
green, or mauve, from fifteen to eigh-
teen inches wide, or little less If
your opera glasses are small ones.
Work the moire over it's surface in some
fashion.
One way is to sew gold cord over tho
pattern in wavy line about four
inches from the edge on both sides. In
side this arrange gold spangles in leaf
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Stamp Collection,

Can you let me know wnere one can
dispose Of a collection Of postage stamps
or give me the address Of some one
who will buy ,themi -Queechy.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Registering at a Hotel

I am going east next month and as I
have never travelled alone I am almost
afraid to 60 to big hotel. Will you
please tell me what is the proper way
to register9 Alice.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
A Deodorizer

Will you please inform me of a good,
deodorizer for under the armsf >
Ar
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

I cannot give business names or ad-
dresses in this department. If you
read the newspaper and magazine adj
vertisements you will doubtless find the.
name Of some dealer in stamps.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Parasols were used by the ancient
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Ono piece patterns should be chosen
as far as possible, if for no other reason
than labor-saving device. A piece
apron is a new idea in children's pat
terms which takes less than half the
time to mako than does the one with
ordinary sleeves. There are also little
Gretchen aprons and dresses to be worn
with guimps, both Of which slip on over
the heads, 'the yokes being cut all in
one piece without 1eams or fastenings.
One-piece kimonos and corset covers
are invaluable as time savers and the
open necked night gown that slips on
over the head not only is less work to
make but it lasts longer, as the wear
and tear is evenly distributed. For a
man IS night shirt the Same plan holds
good in avoiding the styles that have
collars, as taking longer to make than
the simply faced back style that is
called the "kimono shirt. - These can
be cut high enough SO as to be practical
in winter and the seamstress can face
the neck and finish the front all by the
same facing twice as easily as she can
put on collar. The collar, too, is apt
to be the first thing that wears out and
has to be replaced about night shirt
while the other wears evenly.
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You need not be afraid for the en-
ployees Of a large hotel will do every
thing to make you comfortable. You
should register as Miss Alice Jones,
Minneapolis, MINI, or Mrs. John Jones,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

The discretion that is known as tho
better part Of valor may merely be cow
ardice In disguise.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Maidenhair Ferns

Will you please tell me how to make
a maidenhair fern growq I have tried
several ways, but have had very poor
success. Mona.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

A new sponge manufactured from
South American rubber has softness and
elasticity beyond that of the finest fiber
sponge. These sponges have every
thing to recommend them in being 50
redolent Of the sulphur which is chem
ical part Of the rubber that they are
immune to the dreaded microbe, besides
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

Place the initial on the tablecloth SO
that it will fall inside the corner of
the table. Some people use an initial
in the two opposite corners and it makes
very pretty effect when the cloth is
laid. The letter on the napkin is placed
about two inches or two and half
inches, it depends on the size Of the
napkin, from the hem. The hem on the
tablecloth should be from one and a
half to two and half inches long.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Marking Table Linen

Kindly tell me where to place single
initial on table ineni What is the