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ing of your hostess time She may have
duties to attend to, and this interim should
be seized by the guest for rest and reiec-
tion and letter writing.
Appreciation of all efforts is a charming
mental state to have with YOU on visit.
1t makes the yoke easy and the burden
light.
When the visit is over and you have re-
turned to the sanctum sanctorum of your
home write your friend "A little note. Tell
her how you enjoyed her hospitality. Thank
her for the comfort and enjoyment she
made possible for you to share.
The Future Position
The bride and the bridegroom will occupy
in the world should decide as to the amount
of money to be spent on the ceremony.
The girl who, after marriage, is destined to
be her own cook and housemaid would bet
ter have her wedding in harmony with the
after effects. 1t should not herald what
she cannot live. Therefore It is out of taste
for a girl to have a wedding beyond her
means. A fashionable wedding calls for
the services of a caterer, which, although It
saves trouble, wastes money that would
come in for practical use in after times.
IT We're better for young couples without
financial stronghold to be content with a
quiet wedding before few of their closest
ana iiN, dearest friends and relatives This
KIND is frequently the most beautiful
Ihere is a majesty in simplicity which is
far above quantities of silver dollars.
~ me wedding Is to be simple. every
thing from the brides dress to the refresh
ments should be In accordance If the
pride chooses simple white dress of soft
maternal Ii can be adopted for summer or
evening wear later; whereas, If she in
dulges In an expensive satin it is useless
to her and far less girlish and attractive
Receptions at intervals are arranged for
when the rooms are small and the guests
numerous. The time may be inserted on
n. Ion,
In the drawing rooms. The wedding break
fast Is seldom given now. and therefore the
| refreshments are greatly simplifed. Either
light luncheon is served or the service
may consist of simply tea, coffee. cake and
biscuits When luncheon is served daint-
mess marks the table appointments. Flow
ers are used for decoration and the we'd
ding cake is put in small boxes-hedrt
shapes are pretty-and placed at a con-
venient point for the guests to take as
they leave the house. Where only light
refreshments are served the cake Is cut IN
small pieces and served in the ordinary
way.
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The Laundry

AAS
Sometimes returns silks and muslins IN an
unsatisfactory condition. Indeed so often
dainty garments are brought back in such a
Disappointing condition that no further at
tempt is made on similar fabrics In the
future. Many OF the waists this season are
made up In such a manner as to preclude a
visit 10 the laundry without completely re-
modelling the garment.
Chambrays. calicoes and ginghams often
look fresher and better than new when
washed, starched and ironed in exactly the
right way. In washing muslins and lawns
one must avoid extreme heat either IN water,
drying IN the sun or In ironing II one would
preserve the cOlors When starching them
one must bear in mind that less starch is re-
CURED 10 stifHen close weaves sufficiently
than open meshed goods. Just a suspicion
Of stifTen!ng may be obtained by starching
them wet. waiting always for the starch TO
cool little before dipping them into H. Be
fore hanging out TO dry shake them so the
folds will not become matted together and
60 stand in danger Of being torn when pull
ed apart.
II the clothes have become dry and need
folding and sprinkling before ironing, warm
water and not cold water should be used.
as the latter is likely to make starch spots.
Generally, Of course. Il is best 10 iron them
before they have become quite dry.
When soap IS not used for cleaning deli
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cate muslins, wheat bran Is sometimes sub
stituted. 1t is supposed to take out the
dirt, keep the color and stiffen slightly
Make the bran by boiling about two quarts
In water. let cool and strain the LIQUOR
When this Is used only one rinsing is re-
quired; more removes the slight stiffness
the articles would otherwise have.
With perishable things hard water al
ways Objectionable. becomes more so and
seems to have a spotting tendency with
buns and grays. either in linen or muslin.
Lukewarm water with a little washing
powder of some certain character is used
for washing silks. The soap should not be
rubbed on the fabric, and squeezing should
be employed instead Of rubbing and wiring
ing. If this fails TO bring out the dirt 1t
may first be soaked in a little water into
which a small quantity of borax has been
dissolved Dissolve the borax in boiling
water and add 10 the lukewarm water
without heightenng II appreciably. Heat
takes the color out OF colored silks
and they must not be dried In strong sun
light. Since silks are ironed wet, breezy
day is desirable for taking off the first wet
ness. A little vinegar put in the last rms
ing water will Ak the color in black silk
Salt Is good to put In the rinsing water for
the warmer shades. such as scarlet, yell
lows and pink. also some plate blues
Silks scOrch easily and care must be
taken that the iron be fairly cool A hot
iron causes them TO fade. With silks It is
especially necessary that the iron be Slick
ly" clean.
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correct way to keep a list and consult It
every day. piece of white slate may be
slipped in the leather frame of q cabinet
photograph holder. from which the glass
has been removed, with the days of the
week fancifully sketched upon 1t, or other
ways may be devised which will furnish an
inexpensive and strictly important Access
sorry to the daily life.
When Sheets
Begin to tear they should be mended at
once When they split in the middle tear
them down, oversew the two outside selv-
edges together, and hem the torn sides
The sheets will then last as long again and
this should be done soon as they begin
to wear thin, not waiting until holes ap-
pear.
The Tedious Work.
OF drawing threads in linen for hem
stitching is done with greater ease If the
fabric is soaped. Make a lather and apply
over the space with a shaving brush, and
when the linen is dry the threads will pull
out more readily.
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NV Dear Cousini


Hats are going for almost thought this
week An exclusive house is selling out all
they have for $3.50 each. At this price a
Si3 hat was purchased yesterday. II Is.
without any question. one of the most fetch
ing / have seen this season. The crown is
tr.-coruered with wide brim rolling on
the left side 1t Is Of mohair braid and
covering the side that rolls there is a pale
blue wing a band of pale blue velvet rib
bon the width OF the crown encircles It, and
Of this ribbon a bow is made the right
side. The prettiest' little blonde bought 1t.
and with her blue eyes nothing could have
been prettier.
DO you know that style largely depends
upon tho hat? That is what ! am told.
Small people should wear hats that add
height and tall people should beware lest
they choose something that makes them
look still taller. l am told that these eff
fects are produced by the way the hat is
put together and not by the height. A tall
woman may wear a high hat II IL has the
proper style, and so one must know lines
TO be able to distinguish
rose red hat that cost the firm $24 Is
offered for $3.50. The reason II did not find
ready sale Is attributed to Its extreme style,
but there are people that these hats just
sult. then they are positive bargains This
one has medium crown, wide brim roll
ing in the back and caught in the front
underneath with two punches of roses OF
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NURSERY

| quart Of water-is an excellent thing with
which for five minutes to battle weak
ankles every morning. After drying the
ankles they should be well rubbed with a
little olive OIL
In cases of bow legs, unless under medl-
cal advice, do not allow irons to be put
upon the childs legs.
Many Fatalities
To children occur from measles because
mothers do not attach sufficient impor-
lance to the disease to give 1t the proper
attention.
Warmth is an absolute necessity for chill
dren thus afflicted, and they must be kept
in bed. When these simple precautions
are neglected bronchitis and infamma ton
of the lungs are many times contracted and
with fatal results.
Fear
Should never be used as a compelling
agent toward children. It is q mistake
which. bred in childhood. follows into ma
turity. Fear is something no one should
know, and much less the child He is told
ghost stories and the little mind Is quick
to absorb them. The wrong habit of
thought thus inculcated begins to SOW an
evil harvest. Children should be won by
love and gently guided until the mind
knows nothing but casting away evil and
taking on good,
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A Man
Stepped into statloner's the other day
to purchase an ash tray. He was shown
an extensive and rich assortment. Finally
he picked one out and asked the price.
"Thirty-seven dollars and a half said
the clerk.
Well answered the man, that's a
pretty expensive proposition. What is it
really worth? About S., isn't it?'
The clerks reply was life truth served
in O nutshell. He said; That, sir. de-
ponds upon the value you place upon 1t. If
you only think It's worth So, that's all it's
worth" And this is true of everything IN
life. HE is the happy man not who 9TH
er men think but who thinks himself So
Smiles are valued a millions by some and
by others rejected as worthless. Noble
deeds are more than coronets to one and
less than nothing to another But to him
who values the altrustic principles of life
to him will come reward. Unto him who
hath appreciation and gratitude) shall be
given: but unto him who hath not (appre-
citation and gratitude) shall be taken away
even that which he HATH Is the adapta-
ton one author gives the biblical prophecy.
If you cash each smile at a premium you
will double your assets of happiness. If
you SOW noble deeds, you will reap In
strength OF character. If you exchange
kind words for angry ones, some one shall
This is barter and sale" view of 1t.
Dismissing such a view and looking from
the subjective standpoint, you will be able
to say: The self Is peace; that self am l.
The Guest
Owes certain courtesies to her hostess.
such as replying to the invitation, not just
before the day of arrival. but just SO soon
as she has ascertained when she will leave
home, and this should be done immedia te-
ly, SO the friends can make their arrange
ments. The guest should designate just
the time she will arrive, the hostess will
no. doubt go to the station herself or send
some one. 1t Is extremely annoying not
to know what train to expect a guest on
and have her drop In at an inopportune
moment.
While 1t is always pleasant to feel "at
home" while visiting, do not allow the ia
miliar to breed contempt. Do not go down
to meals late and leave things around, and
act unwilling to enter into the spirit of en-
tertainment provided. or do not grudgingly
enter into the plans. This will make both
them and you unhappy Do not be exact
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When Packing

When Packing
A trunk, 1t should be remembered, that the
heavy articles of clothing go in first such
as cloaks, skirts and Some thick
garments should not be forgotten, In case
of wet and cold weather.
When the destination is reached and the
boxes urpacked, it is disappointing to find
that skirt is rumpled and has quite
lost Its freshness, that the blouses do not
look fit to put on, and that other things are
creased, all giving evidence of hurried and
| csr eless packing.
When all the heavy things have gone in
the bottom of the trunk the other packing
can proceed. If creasing would be avoided
the skirt should be folded to fit the trunk,
unless the trunk is long enough to allow the
skirt full length. Some sheets of soft paper
laid between the folds of the skirt win save
! much creasing. To pack blouses success
fully is difficult task They should lie fiat
in the box with the sleeves folded over, as
they are then not so likely to be crushed as
if the blouse itself is folded.
Boots, shoes and small cases should be
packed down the side of the box, and the
trunk should be packed firmly in order that
shifting and jolting cannot occur when the
| trunk is being moved. If the family is
| large it is well to reserve tin box for
headgear, and small articles. such as stock
| the hats.
! When the trunks have arrived at their
| destination they should be unpacked imme-
| diately, the skirts hung up, and other gar
ments laid in drawers.
Packing requires time and method and
| care in order that damage does not befall
| the contents. day or two before the jour
| ney it Is necessary to see that all little odds
and ends ready, and such things as
| needles, cotton. buttons and soap must not
be forgotten The strictly correct way of
packing trunk is to make list of needed
things beforehand, and then as they are
packed strike them off the list. While this
is more trouble in the beginning, 1t is in
hnitely more satisfying, for 1t saves the
annoyance Of finding needful things left
behind.
The Greater
Is the need for bare floors and rugs when
the boudoir Is small. Scarcely in any other
way is it possible to keep the room clean.
Any other way when one cleans a great
upheaval is born. The bed room furniture
is hustled into one available thoroughfare.
You cannot avoid this when a carpet Is
to be cleaned. while rug may be removed
and shaken quite easily. The bare floor is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
Fresh Air

Fresh Air
And sunshine are twin necessary lux
uries for children, and It would be much
better If parents, and especially mothers.
could realize the Importance of these sister
sraces.
Children should be brought up in the
fresh air and sunshine. "Blest power OF
sunshinei" Life and power are in Its rays.
To sit in sunshine calm and sweet makes
the world exquisite and strength and beau
ty and health are brought to the little sun
shine child. 1t makes a disposition sunny
to be in the sun.
No stamina for the future is cultivated
In the dollhouse child brought up in the
heated atmosphere of the luxurious modern
home. The terrible mortality among chill
dren would be lessened by the robust and
hardy life of outdoors, cold weather, SIM
pie nourishng food at regular hours. with
out meat, cake, pastry or sweets physical
culture clothing freedom to play childish
games and regular sleep and plenty Of it,
besides insuring reserve force for mature
years.
For Baby
To attempt to walk too soon will cause
It to suffer from weak ankles. Until Its
body and ankles become strong baby
should be allowed to crawl about.
Lukewarm water and salt-a small
handful of the salt being dissolved in q
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not injured by scratchings, for they may
be concealed, but mattings tear easily.
Refinement in furnishing is, one may say,
the most important quality. Coarse orna-
ment, bold lines whirl rush, barbaric
spendor are detestable. Refined models
give the keynote to success in household
arrangement. 1t is goodness that counts
in artistic development.
To Avoid Colds
One must give proper attention 70 her
dress. That is, clothe herself according TO
the. weather.
In some chimes where the wea Their is tickle
It is hard to keep prepared for the sudden
changes reliable thermometer is neces-
sary to well regulated living room.
If people are in natural state of health
they should find 6S degrees comfortable and
healthful. Those who are moving about
and are active not In q position to
Judge for the inactive One may be over
heated while the other Is not sufficiently
warm
The thermometer should always hang in
the coolest spot in the room.
A Rational Habit
OF drinking water will improve health and
preserve 1t. Cold water is good for some
and warm water for others rThe former
stimulates the membranes of the stomach
anu llle ldlttT SDplHeS lIeTl, SO II becomes
matter OF choice TO suit the system.
Neither one should be taken raptdly-sip-
ping IS the healthful way. When the taste
of hot water is unpleasant to the palate 1t
Is improved by adding a pinch OF salt or
dash Of lemon Juice, and a pinch of soda
with lemon Juice is better still.
The Enamel
OF the bath will be kept in good condition
IT, when hot bath is required, the temper
ature of the water is tested before II is
poured in; and If cold water is TO be added.
1t is poured first into the bath. Too hot
water cracks the surface.
Tired Body
And faded nerves may be greatly revived
by change OF dress. Possibly you will go
home feeling unable to get through the
evening before you. Disrobe. wash the face
in cool water, apply a little benzoin TO the
skin, brush out the hair. and lie down for
five or ten minutes with all the muscles
relaxed. Arise and rearrange the hair and
dress for dinner. You will be surprised at
the refreshing influence this method will
have eXerted.
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had such a gay time But do imagine. On
the third finger of her left hand she had
tied little pink ribbon into q lovers knot
which took the place Of the solitaire.
In the dining room all found places by
means of name cards which were tied to a
pink rosebud. each bud being connected
to the centerpiece with pink ribbon. An
immense heart of pink rosebuds made the
center attractive and the menu was this:
Fruit.
Salmon croquettes. Bouillon. Peas.
Spring chicken. New potatoes.
Asparagus.
VIVID cherry sherbet
Fruit salad.
Ice cream In heart mold
Cake. Candies.
At each end Of the pink ribbons card
had been cleverly hidden among the flow
ers. These the girls found before leaving
the table. One card said: You will find
me in book" and another, II am hid
den from you behind a picture" and others
bore similar directions.
When you announce your engagement
employ some fascinating method like this
one. In future years the memory of such
an affair becomes one of the delightful
landmarks Of the mast. Your devoted
JULIA.
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The Rest of Changing Clothes.

Every woman should learn how 10 change
her clothing. Take off the shoes you have
been wearing all day and put on other
shoes. The pinch will come in a different
place.
Take off the blouse you have worn al
day and the collar which has been round
your throat since morning and put on
different blouse and different collar. You
have no idea how a fresh blouse rests one.
and especially fresh piece Of neckgear.
The pinch goes on different set OF mus
cles.
Changing the underwear is good plan.
and best OF all is changing the corsets. The
bones will rub, no matter how carefully
you plan things and a new corset makes
you feel as though you were just beginning
a day instead OF just finishing one.
The tired-out woman usually eats the
wrong kind of food. When tired one should
select foods not for their food value alone,
but for their recuperative powers. Hot
soup OF any kind quickly fsfreshss the
tired woman.
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NV Dearest Molly:

NY OSdIeot hoi1y'
Do you know that the announcement Of
Katherine's engagement has been made?
And / wonder If you have heard of the de-
lightful manner in which eleven of her
dearest friends received the glad news? l
shall tell you.
One day came an invitation to luncheon
with her. We had reached the dressing
room on the day of our anticipated pleas
ure, removed our wraps, given the last
pull to our hair. pat to our sleeve and
twist to our belt, and the mirror having as
sured each one Of us that we were looking
fetching, our thoughts were changed by
the cry of "Oh. look!'' Jennie directed our
eyes to the dresser top. and there. peeking
out at US from the purest little white vel
vet box, shone a lustrous solitaire ring.
Alongside lay a card engraved with the
name of Mr.. Charles Rottray Morris"
And then we knew.
When we reached our hostess time was
not wasted on the formalities OF the day
and weather. We just chartered and chat
tered about the prospective wedding and
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In Mending-

In Mending-
Or cutting down worn carpets, length
wise seam Is more noticeable than one
made across the breadth. However skill
fully done, mending as one would Ordi-
nary garment, by cutting out the worn
place, clipping the corners diagonally,
turning under the edges and stitching them
down to a piece of carpet secured to the
under side, is sure to be conspicuous
1t should be done by cutting across the
entire width, and matching the pattern per-
fectly; insert a piece by neatly folding the
edges OF both the body carpet and piece
back on the wrong side an inch, basting Sc
curely in position. Overland stitch the
edges with linen thread as near the color
of the ground as possible
Every One
Who is accustomed to making engage
ments should likewise be accustomed to
keeping them promptly and in order. Even
well regulated minds will cease to work
sometimes. and 1t is the methodical and
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White satin shoes may be easily cleaned
at home. Stuff out the shoe In shape and
rub il gently with a soft cloth dipped in
methylated spirit. repeating TIL clean. Dry
with a clean soft cloth.
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Summer Dime


Are developed on "a lighter plan than those
Of cooler weather. When meat is to be
served, the first course, II not omitted.
should be something dainty and light.
A cold fruit soup is desirable. When no
soup is desired chilled fruit Is nice for the
first course. The following recipe for cold
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-02
FEASTED ON GRAIN i'm
CAR FOR FOUR DAYS

Chicago, Aug. After being acci-
dentaliy locked I'M a grain car in Balti-
more, four days, John Janos was re-
leased from his confinement when the
car reached South Chicago.
During the time he was prisoner
Janos made his daily meals off the
grain in the car. So well did this diet
satisfy his appetite that when he was
rendered hospitable South Chicago
|repast BY Captain @ 'Brien the man
from Baltimore declined with thanks.
Janos had been working in the yards
at Baltimore, loading grain for ship
|ncilt, The foreman Of the yards, not
knowing that the man was inside. lock-
|ed and boltcd the door Janos yelled
las loud as lie could and kicked at the
sides OF his prison, but was unable. to
make any one hear him.
Soon the car was rumbling on its
way to Chicago When it came to a
stop Ia Chicago, Janos renewed his
attempts to attract attention. A
workman heard him, and broke open
the lock on the door.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-02
BRIDES AND GROOMS[ 81. ii.
WILL CUT OUT "OBEY''

Chicago, Aug. "a wedding vow
minus the word "obey,' special prayers
for advent, Christmas Day. Eastetr and
Good Friday, and other features, which
in days Of yore would probably have
been condemned BY Presbyterians, are
incorporated in a new prayer book and
form Of worship, which soon will be in
troduced into several Chicago Presby-
terian churches.
The volume, called the Book Of Com
mon Worship, IS prepared by q COM
nlittee Of ministers and elders Of the
Presbyterian Church.
The treasury prayer, prayers for the
service at the burial of the dead, and a
petition for fellowship with the saints
find places In the volume There is a
form for the celebration of the coinrniin-
ion service, In which provision IS made
for the laying on Of hands on the plate
and the cup, proceeding which will
be considered paramount to direct con-
secration. t' s
Neither bride nor bridegroom will re-
peat the word "obey If they marry ac-
cording to the new rites. rs & VI;