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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
In the Sewing Room.

"A sewing room that bore the stamn
Of comfort as well as Of originality con-
tanned cutting table which could be
folded fiat and hidden from sight; a
few chairs, the legs, Of which had been
them could find both rest for the feet
and a support for the back; a roomy
scrap basket, neatly lined; a lap board
and a sewing machine.
In one corner stood a three-leaved
window while fitting, and a row Of
hooks ran along the wall from which
garments undergoing manufacture or
alterations were suspended beneath a
calico curtain. ~ 4. =
The useful skirt form had not been
forgotten, and on the wall, Just above
the sewing machine, hung two iittle
cabinets. Two Of them can be bought
for rs cents. To make one, procure one
Of the boards upon which dry goods
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
MODERN DINING ROOM
MUST BE ATTRACTIVE,
Harmony Should Prevail in Furniture, Furnishings and
Decorations-Many Tasteful and Pleasing Combina-
tions of Coors WlSuegest Themselves Make Apart.
ment Pretty and Charming-Candles Coming into Favor.

The dining-room is always one of the
most interesting rooms in the house to
furnish, perhaps because so much Of
the life Of the family is hinged around
1t. 1t is not necessary to invest large
sum in the furnishings Of the room, for
charming results may be obtained by
selection of fittings and furnishings.
For the city house it will be we'll to use
darker woods, such as fumed or wealth
cred oak or mahogany; but for the
house out of town, either in the suburbs
or in the country, the lighter woods
are available.
The necessary furniture consists of
q well-built sideboard, a dining table,
and from four to eight chairs, as the
size of the family determines. These
pieces should be in harmony with one
another and Of not too ornate design.
The prevailing styles, at present, Tor
dining-room furniture are the Arts and
Crafts or simple Colonial.
With the woodwork and furniture de-
cided upon, the wall and floor cover
tngs must next be chosen. Hardwood
the dining-room for it is much simpler
to keep these clean than those covered
by carpet, or mating: The rugs should
be OF dark tones, either green's, browns
or reds and simple in design. If a
chair rail is used around the room,
cover the space between it and the sur
base with dark paper Of, simple, I'M
obtrusive DESIGN, of either a dark
green or red tone. Red paner should be
avoided if mahogany furniture has
been used in the room, for it detracts
from the rich coloring of the wood. In
stead, SOIL warm Green should be
substituted.
Picture friezes are in vogue for the
dining-room. and it is possible to Sc
cure exceedingly rich color harmonies
in reds, green's and browns in appro-
pirate designs. These vary in widths
from ten to forty inches. The wall
space between the chair rail and the
frieze should be covered either with an
ingram paper in green or red, or the
wall may be left bare and tinted. Vel
low tones and some of the blue papers
are excellent for the dining groom. It
is also possible to secure a paper imi-
tating burlap in soft tones that makes
a good background for pictures and
pieces of brass and pottery. There
should be a hanging light with a large
shade Of glass in artistic coloring over
the dining table. During the past sum-
mer candles have been in favor, and it
will be found that these give an arts
tic illuminating effect, difficult to OBJ
tain if either gas or electricity is used.
Curtains should be simple and of
some light fabric, care being taken to
avoid elaborateness in their draping.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
The Care of Rugs.

In making a selection Of small rug
or of a carpet for large room the
best plan is to 90 to reliable house,
pay a price sufficient to seizure good
material and then rely on the honesty
pf the clerk from whom the purchase
is made, for there are really no tests
by which the average woman can dis
tinguish an inferior grade, unless it is
by the name stamped on the back, and
then, unless the buyer is familiar with
the titles of prominent firms, these
names will mean nothing.
The usefulness Of a rug or carpet
depends almost entirely upon the house
keeper and how she cleans it, for it
the dust that gets into the weave and
wears out the threads and incidentally
that dulls the colors and makes the
floor covering grow old. ,.-...... ~
A sweeper should be run over car
pet or rug every day to take off the
loose dirt and once a week a thoro
sweeping is necessary to brush out the
grit and dust from the nap Of velvet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
The Old Walnut Table.

If you have an old black walnut
dining. table set aside because it was
out Of style it can be brought, forth
again into good company. It's shape at
at least is once more fashionable and
q and with good cloth on it the legs will
new tables have a pedestal with claw
feet on the broad base. In a large
dining room the shape Of the table does
not count for much, but when the room
is contracted, then it pays to study
shape even more than style. A square
table has the merit Of lots of room,
the corners are so convenient for the
things that help good table setting.
But those same corners are much in the
way when room is small, and there
seems to be more than four Of them
when one is moving around the. room.
The round table with heavy pedestal
and claw feet that followed the square
table lends itself to good effects in dec
oration and it is convenient.
Such table is decidedly out of place
in the dining room Of a flat or q small
house. So, under the guise Of fashion
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
How to Arrange for Hall and Parlor
Combined,

If the hall and parlor are practically
one room they should be papered alike,
and it expense is to be considered use
green felt paper. This, with ivory
paint and wicker furniture, will be
very pretty: The cushions Of the fur
ehlntz: The wicker furniture should be
stained dull olive or a dead turquoise
blue. providing a chintz could be found
to harmonic with it, and also a floor
covering of blues and green's. These
are hard to find artistically blended.
1t a. good combination of these colors
cannot be found, a green felt could be
used instead. With it use rug of
plain green terry and several white
pensive and give quite an air Of pros
perity, besides being very pretty. Have
curtains to the sash, pair covering
tho woodwork for the window, with a
tiny valance across the windows and
curtains. These should be of the same
chintz that the furniture is covered
with. Have wel-framed pictures on
the wall in parlor and hail. the latter
should have a tiny table and a chair
OF chestnut or oak stained green.
Tan color would be pretty for din
ing room with an old-fashioned dresser,
which would hold quantity of china,
in place of a sideboard. The cups could
be hung on little hooks and hang in
front of the shelves. By using such a.
piece Of furniture it would not be nee
essary to buy sideboard and glass
| closet, as the lower part would hold the
silver and glass and the upper part the
china.
If a plate rail is preferred then have
tan felt paper on the ceiling and upper
wall and have a foliage paper below
the plate rail. with tan and green pre-
per too. With this scheme red and
tan Mood rug could be used. Plate
railing can be bought for small
sum, stained to match the woodwork,
and is always an Improvement.
The library should have the same
green paper as the hall. the ceiling
| being a warm cream between the
| beams. Mission furniture of rather
light weight is preferable to massive
pieces, y r'-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
A, CONTRACTORS HOME

Built In 1905 at Present PrIces-cost to
Build, $4,000, Exclusive of Plumbing
and Heating.
would advise anyone who is intending
to build within the next twelve months
to select plans at once and get the base
ment completed before the ground
freezes. BY so doing you can save from
5000 to $500 on your new home. Contract
ors will figure their work cheaper during
the winter months than they will in the
spring when they have all the work they
need If you care to save that amount
Of money, you will do we'll to abide by
my advice.
This beautiful cottage was designed
originally for a contractor and I believe
you will agree with me that it makes a
handsome cottage home. If you are in
terested in a seven-room home, here is
a splendid example for you to study
There are four rooms in the first story
and three rooms in the second. besides a
bathroom and ample closet space. First
story, 8, second feet, basement feet
under entire house. Hardwood floors
thruout, hardwood finish in first story
and pine to paint in the second
furnish complete specifications for
this cottage for SIS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
ARE YOU PLANNING TO BUILD?
HERE is A HOUSE TO STUDY

BY special arrangement with Glenn
1. Saxton, architect, 242-244 Security
Bank buIldins, complete set Of
plans and Specifications Of this
house, Including one set Of blue
prints, will be furnished at Mr.. Sax
toms office for SIS. These will be
complete In every detail. Mr.. Sax
ton will also furnish to the journal
readers for ST beautiful, practical
and helpful book of pians, entitled
"AmerIcan Dwellings," Of houses
ranging from $500 up. In case plans
are ordered from the book, the price
Of the publication will be refunded.
Portfolio No. 2. of residences cost i
ing from $1,000 to 10000, SOC; port
folio No. 8, Of stores. banks and
churches, SOC. A church portfolio
will also be given free to any reader
of T h journal upon application
to the architect,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
Odds and Ends,

A most satisfactory kitchen shelf
has. in addition to the shelf proper a
rack for saucepan covers, while be-
meath there are hooks screwed into the
woodwork for hanging up spoons or
the various other odds and ends that
are usually thrown helter-skelter into
the nearest drawer. It is easier to
keep utensils clean in this way, for
they are constantly before the eyes of
the housewife, and, furthermore, they
are instantly available for use.
Nothing will keep the white surface
Of a porcelain bathtub in better condi-
ton than kerosene. If the surface is
gone over daily with a cloth dipped in
kerosene the tub can be kept immacu-
lately white. The disagreeable odor
clean and spotless.
To clean mating it should be first
swept thoroly with a stiff broom, care
being taken to follow the grain Of the
straw. Then brush it across the grain
with a soft broom which has been
dipped in warm water. It should then
be thoroly washed in warm water in
which a handful of salt has been dis
solved. There is nothing that will
brighten mating as much as salt, and
it will do wonders in preventing the
colors from fading. Light-colored
mating should be washed in water in
which borax has been dissolved.
Candles are becoming more popular
as a means Of illumination, and it may
be rather interesting to learn Of a
method which will prevent the wax
from melting and spilling around while
soap and water should be made and the
candle covered with a, thick foam
Wipe off what you can with a moist
hand and then lay the candle away to
dry. The result will be found most
satisfactory. -. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
Finishing the House.

Don't crowd in more furniture than
Is needed. ~ ... i
Admit nothing that has neither real
decorative meaning nor usefulness.
Admit nothing that is irretrievably
ugly in line or clashing in color, even
if it is a Christmas present from your
dearest friend.
Don't think that every square foot
OF wall space must t, be !! or 1
Don't try to modernize everything.
Better plain room, bare save FOR a
Rembrandt print, a pair Of colonial
chairs, a Bokhara rug, and a merry
fire on the hearth, than gorgeous par
lor crammed full Of guided pieces of
uselessness and glutted with ornaments.
Simplicity is the order Of the day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
Artistic Walls.

tA4GlaI4C Wa11S. ..r.
Many women who have time and
taste to expend in the identifying Of
their homes are not aware Of the novel
and beautiful results to be obtained by
the appliqueing OF wall paper when at
tempted with care and a preconcerted
plan.
Usually paper of solid tone is used
for the background, the figures from
another paper being carefully cut out
and mounted on this according to the
decorator own design.
In this way it is possible to obtain
combinations and effects not to be
found in the regulation papers. Usual
ly the designs chosen for appliqueing
are floral.
Two of the most successful rooms in
recently formed woman's club are
created in this way, the results being
most successful. In one trailing rose
sprays cut from wall paper are applied
in the form Of low trellis along the
lower part Of the walls, which are COW
cred in solid tint. :....., "a.
The decorator, being an artist, has
suggested with her brush a wall or
fence over which the roses come tum-
bling in profusion. A frieze is formed
in the same way around the upper wall.
It is room which never fails to evoke
little "ohs' and "ahs' of delight
from the visitor who sees it for the first
time.
Another lovely room in the same
house is prepared in rough cartridge pa.
per of soft gray tint. From another
paper the decorator has cut out daisy
like flowers in primrose yellow rising
on tall stems of soft yellow green,
which tone in charmingly with the
gray Of the walls. These yellow sprays
part in nature) rising from the floor
and terminating couple of feet above
the wainscoting give the effect of a
tangle of bloom in some weed grown
! field.
| Given leisure and an eye for color
the devising of many such schemes
suited to the appliqueing idea is q
pastlme open to any woman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
TO Wash Bag CARPETS,

Take the carpet from the floor an6
beat it thoroly to remove the dust, ther
take the widths apart and wash one al
time. A good washing machine anc
wringer are great aids in this. Heat
Doilerful Of soft water and ado
enough good washing powder to it tt
make strong suds. Put one width Of
the carpet in the washing machine
the water is dirty. Pass the carpet
thru the wringer, wash in the seconG
suds prepared in the same way as the
first then rinse thru two clear waters
Each strip Of carpet should be treated
in the same way. Ingram carpet car
be washed in the same way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18

cushion and odds and ends, even to the
chamois skin for powder, are all in the
same color scheme; the latter is a
heart-shaped piece of chamois edged
in beading and tiny bit of lace. A
baby ribbon is drawn thru the beading.
The floor may be covered in a mat
ting to match the other tints and rug
in a harmonizing tone placed here and
there.
When a girl enters her room she is
not only greeted by the sight Of the
violets-the whole pretty color scheme
but delicate aroma of violets
pleases her sense Of smell.
This same idea may be carried out
with carnations or roses in red or
pink room or with any other flower for
which there IS a sachet powder made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18

or Wilton or from the close weave Of
a body Brussels or an ingram.
In sweeping take a stiff broom and
brush with the weave. After the first
dirt is removed sprinkle over the car
pet or rug damp tea leaves. Leave
them for fifteen or thirty minutes and
then brush up lightly and the bright
ness of the colors will make the floor
ened pieces Of paper spread over a car
pet will have the same effect on tho
colors.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18

One washing will make a rug look
better than repeated sweepings and
shakings. The rugs purchased abroad
are washed repeatedly before they are
brought to this country, making the
colors rich and mellow. Tack the rug
on bit Of bare floor, the back piazza
being as good place as any. Scrub
thoroly with warm ammonia suds, and
rinse with many clear waters, until all
the soap is removed. Let the rug dry
on the floor before removing the tacks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18
7 Home BUILDING AND HOME MAXI -

usually are rolled, and three OF four
cigar boxes about two inches in height
these can be had for the asking. Re.
move the covers from all but one. and
attach them one above the other to the
board by means of nails driven thru
one Of the long narrow sides: leave
space enough between them to be able
to insert the hand into each one, and
place the. covered one at the top. Fas.
ten pair of screw eyes to the upper
corners and stain it. When hung upon
the wall this furnishes an excellent re-
ceptacle for spools, scissors, needles,
hooks. and eyes, buttons, ETC., and is
out of the reach Of the children 8 pry-
ing fingers. Attach strings or tapes to
the emery, the needlebook and tiny
thimble basket, and they can be hung
upon little hoo ks screwed into the
board beneath the lowest Of the boxes.
A little gas or oil stove is convenient
to heat ones fatirons. An ironing
board may be reserved exclusively for
use in the sewing room, and a slender
board, narrow enough to be slipped into
any sleeve, may be covered and turned
into an ironing board for sleeves.
A piece of French chalk and a ruler
should be provided and will lend inval-
liable aid when a guiding line is de-
sired for the straight rows of stitching
required upon certain garments.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-18

the oval table comes back as a real
blessing, for it fits into little rooms
and with improved foundation is as
handsome as the other forms.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-18

record. I believe. In this Iarticu.
lar. These things happen now and
then. as they did In the ease OF Miiiet.
for example. No amount Of theo-
retical merit or OF advertising seems
to make them happen when they are
expected. Mauve's work Is beautiful.
Even those who cant understand such
prices can admit that II IL not u
freak" fad that has TO be explained. .
Joseph jefferson bought this Mauvs
for $4,000. Most folks will think $iO.-
900 a pretty good margin OF profit.
The actors heirs are well pleased.
They should he. Joe jefferson was
not merely shrcwd buyer-though
luck rather than shrewdness made
this magnificent rise-but he was u
good painter himself. as everybody
knows. He was not 10 good Mt II
painting as he was at acting. but he
was wonderfully versatile genius.
This Is more apparent now with lit
tie perspective on his life and work
than II could have been In his life-
time. even TO those who had the hap
py priyiies. OF standing close to him.
His style was not especially ingenious.
but II was efficient. II may not bo
fnnciful to believe that II had tho
characteristics OF the mans acting
and his living. I, had pleasant quail
ties. II was genial painting. ! think
I may say. and there Is no doubt that
Joe Jencrson's brush work will steadi.
ly rise In value. In the end far beyond
any value II can hav" aS work Of art.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-18

century they found his bones His
legs were 80 much like those Of men
that grea, cry wen, mp Of the dis.
sovory Of tho remains of race OF
giants.
There were giants In those days"
hut when all the bones were put
together IL was found that they were
not human. The masiodon stood
forth. the biggcst Of all mastodons.
The head and iGfoOt tusks alone
wciEhcd-in tho bonus-a thousand
pounds.
Tho great skeleton went into the
Spencer collection OF Boston. and the
Spencer will kept the collection in.
tact for so yCarA Now picrpont Nor.
gan has bought the mastodon for s3o..
900 and presented IL TO the Mctropoli.
tan museum here. So that the masto.
don is home aEain-back to his old
New York haunts. He Ia a wonder
to behold. and the metropolis will
soon have an opportunity TO look him
over. Surely he was powerful beast.
relatively as powerful as the man
companions that were his In the stone
and ice ages.
u II nut BcH"IhIIF .hhoNn tHal tn"
beginnings Of the great Metropolitan
museum were laid by picrpont Nor.
gan and cx.AmbaEsador Choate. who
for 30 years have devoted much time
and n great deal OF their own money
to It's welfare. Mr.. Morgnn's gifts
pass the million mark. believe. He
Is always giving somcthinE-paint.
ings. bronzcs. relics Of one sort or an.
other.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-18
CHAPTER xix-continued.

CHAPTER xix-continued.
She clasped her hands about his
ariu.
.'Tiil you?" shs said again. looking
up beseechingly AT him.
The Father stood smiling a little
down upon her. more with his eyes
than with his lips.
"They will kill him and marry you.
II do. And, moreover, pray tell me.
little one. what will they do to me?"
he said.
Father. they would not dare to
meddlc with you. Your oiiice-your
sanctIty. Holy Mother Church herself
would protect you. II Conrad Were
here he would do II for me. am sure
he would marry us"
And you. young masqucradcr.
said Father Clement. turning TO the
Sparhawk. what say you TO all this'
I must know all before I consent to
put my neck Into the haltcr'"
Il will do whatever the Princess
wishes. Her will is mine
DO not make virtue Of that.
young man. said the priest. smiling:
the will OF the Princess In also that
Of most people with whom sh. comes
In contact. Why. ever sine" she was
No high the Indicated with his hnndD.
I declare tn. mink hath set her own
pcnanc.s and dictated her own abso-
lutions.'
TIL. Sparhawk dropped on on. knee
and bent his head.
''Ah. that IN better" said the priest.
making tn. sign OF bcn.diction above
the clustered raven locks. Rise. sir.
l would speak with you moment
apart. My Lady Margaret. will you
please to walk on III" icrrac. there
while I confer wita-'h" Lady loan.
according to the commandment, OF the
Prince"
AZ he spoke the last words h" mad"
ii.tic movement towards the corri'
dor with his hand. nj thc same
moment ci-yatins his voice. The
Princess caught his meaning and. be-
for. either Of her companions could
stop har. she tip;ord to tn" door. set
her hand softly to tho latch. and sud
denly runs IL open. Prime" Louis
stood without. siih head bowed To
listen.
The Princess shrilicd into little
real Of laughter.
brother Iyouia.' she cried. elappins
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-18

families have Just been evicted In
obedience. It Is said. TO an cdiCt OF
the tenement house commission.
Sanitary improvements are to he
made. and they need to be made. but
the 500 are In deep grief. The scenes
In the regions covered by the courts
action have been pitiful In many
cases the courts themselves intcrf"rrh
to give an extension Of time In cases
where immediate eviction would be
disastrous.
II Is the mark Of progress ever
again.
Meanwhile little Is being done to
solve in satisfactory way the old
tenement problem. New.fangleh ten.
cments have been built. but there are
few Of them. and the tide of new New
Workers pour in by every ship.
where to liver" That Ia tho
problem. II is prophesled that In 50
years only the very rich and the Se'y
poor will live on Manhattan Island.
The time between is TO see mauy
repeti,ions of the sad scenes of :.ls
week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-18

who have watched the rise in the
u-ue OF Mauve's work. though II Is