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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Odd Masks for Little Ones
For Masquerade Parties

his stockings of silk. Ribbon knots
make him more charmingly jaunty than
he aspired to be in real life. So do the
lace collar and cuffs. Fortunately, his
curls have not yet "come off, -
Miss Brownie is fetching character
ization for lively bit of youthful
piquancy. Leafike affairs Of green are
over her dress Of wood brown. Her
cap is Of green. It is all taffeta here,
but crepe paper may serve on muslin
foundation. -
Up to this point the "kids' have
been marching up in two files to receive
their favors. Now you see this little
f1irt dancing away with the quaint lad
of 1860. The black velvet bands on his
coat and breeches, as well as his striped
stockings, are decidedly quaint.
The time when grandmama was a
baby girl is next pictured. The quaint
| little coat is of ashes of roses silk,
! trimmed with mink which was trapped
near her home in western New York.
The bonnet is Of the silk with a big
rose and strings. And pray note the
reticule!
The tragic muse might we'll be the
name Of the lofty young thing in state
ly draperies and the picturesque head
dress. AS matter Of fact, the cos
tune is a copy of that worn by Ra-
cine's Athalie, who, tho you may not
remember it, was a daughter Of Ahab
and Jezebel, and, after she became
queen, was massacred for her wrongdo-
ings. This reproduction of this heroine
of biblical days (ninth century B. CO.
thrills one afresh, as it recalls Vol
taire's reply upon being asked to write
a commentary on the author: Zone
has only to write at the foot Of each
page, beautiful, pathetic, harmonious
admirable, sublime" ..@ NJ.
And, lastly we have little Els
kimo .-.-
He looks. at Athalie's dress. Per
haps be thinks it too long. It certainly
is cooler than his furry tops, which are
capped in picturesquely characteristic
fashion. Wee coquettes are likely t.
make many jest at the expense of hi
warmly wound-up feet. .~
A fine lot Of suggestions, surely, ant
out of the usual run Of milkmaids, flow
er girls and Swiss peasants.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

N EcAUsE many mamas have diff
- fculty in thinking Of characters
-A~ for their little ones to lmperson-
ate, this fascinating array is likely to
prove Of great assistance at this sea-
son Of masquerade parties.
There s the unspeakable Turk to be-
gin with!
Only he isn't unspeakable. He's
modest little darling, who has had rak
ish raiment thrust upon him, and, if one
reads correctly, he had far rather be
home playing with his headless horse
than pretending to make merry at this
festive masquerade. His trousers are
red. his jacket is blue, his shirtwaist is
cream white, and his sash is a riot Of
color in strip pes. A black tassel tops his
fez.
Any fond mama MIL ht conjure this
- sweet little fairy's toilet. 1t is of
white tulle, layer upon layer, and all
very full, the foundation being Of taf-
feta. A ruche-like finish is at the neck.
The wings are made Of the tulle, upon a
wire frame, and the wand is an ordinary
stick wound with white satin ribbon.
The crown might adorn the lovely
Titania herself, a simple floral affair, as
graceful as it is dainty. The dress might
be done cheaply in tarletan.
No wonder the wee Jap has lost his
heart.
He, by the way, is clad in grand
garment of deep blue satin, heavily and
magnifcently embroidered. Both it and
his shoes are the real thing, mama
having travelled in Japland. She might
have gotten him there, too, to judge by
his pretty black eyes.
To go back to nearly a century ago,
one finds the sweet maiden in the pan
talettes. These are handsome as we'll as
lengthy, being quite smothered in frills
of lace. Otherwise this quaint little fig
ure is all In white null, dress apron
hat and all.
Mr.. Dutch-boy, who has the bad taste
to desert her, is in brown stuff "com
bination" garment which may be made
with some little trouble. Naturally, the
ear extension of his cap will not be
wadded.
Marie Stuart is UP to her old tricks
not that she was ever accused of at
, tracing by means of stick candy. Thi
royal charmer, who married early ant
as often as possible, is represented a
wearing a splendidly embroidered saith
dress, with bodice and sleeves of velvet
Van Dycked lace is the finishing touch
Here she is, quite too young to be wear
ing the famous namesake mourning
bonnet which she made it a point t
always have on hand. .'
William of Orange, called the Silent
who was her contemporary, comes nex1
He'd best beware, else he will find hin
.o1e minus q heart (if NOT a haad1 Hi
coat, breeches and shoes are OF satlr
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Il MOST serviceable coverlet for
~ a brass or iron bedstead is
Il made Of Powered denim by
simply scalloping the edges and bind
ing them with silk or cotton, tape==in
white, which is easily stitched on by
machine. A long roll cover to match is
made in the same way. In some sleep
ing rooms even the mattresses and pill
lows themselves are inclosed in figured
denim. ~, ~, .s.-... hat
Of all methods Of finishing denim
edges these large scallops bound with
tape will be found to be decidedly the
simplest and most effective. Plain
strips or squares Of denim scalloped
and bound with narrow satin ribbon
are wonderfully serviceable for dress
ing table or stand coverings. Couch
pillows are inclosed in squares Of flow
cred denim with perhaps a back of
plain colored cambria. The denim ex-
tends out beyond the pillow, forming
a sort Of ruffle, and has large or small
scallops buttonholed in crochet cotton
or bound with white cotton tape. In
expensive lace insertions are also used
to trim or finish denim coverings. One
deft-fngered girl has decorated the
plain rose-colored denim of the various
stand covers and pillows in her boudoir
with spreading scroll designs outlined
by narrow white French braid. Her
waste basket, folding screen, shirtwaist
box, window draperies and laundry
bags are all made in the same color
of denim and are ornamented with tg-
ures or borders Of the white braid.
Among some of the exquisite new de-
signs Of this serviceable material are
most marvelously blended flower effects
| in two or three harmonious colors. Pink
roses are grouped with palest bachelor
buttons and suggestion Of lavender
wisteria or magnolia blossoms and
punches of heather mingle with fes
ICONS Of pale blue ribbon. Noteworthy
among the one color designs is a motif
showing huge lavender feur-de-i
/ bloom, surrounded by several clingine
buds. These all have pure white back
grounds. An unusual pattern on back
ground Of American beauty red display
dropping clusters Of pearly Indian pipe
1 found in wooded swamps. Narcissu
/ stalks on pale lemon background Civ
a delightfully."- cool effect.
But most striking of all Is a Taught,
peacock almost in life size against
cream colored background. His mag
4 nifcent blue and green tail sweep
(. down behind him and the entire fgur
is encircled by an enormous garland 0
scattered delicate flowers. Denim in thi
design was employed to cover one o
} the old colony wingchairs, now SO popu
lar for bedroom use. The peacock
figure almost covered the back of tn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

In buying Nottingham curtains avoid
the more ford styles, which are usually
of questionable taste. Many simple eff
fects can be had in the real Noting
ham weave, and if elaborateness is de-
sired there are beautiful limitations OF
Arabian and other heavy laces. Some
Of the best and newest are reproduc-
tons Of antique or flet lace. Most
Nottingham curtains are now made in
America, the name denoting the ma
chine on which they are woven, and not
the place where they are made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Queer, Maud's Hobby
Queen Maud Of Norway

Queen Maud of Norway has her hob
bies, like most other European royal
ties.
Among the many things she has col
lected at various times are miscellane-
Gus ornaments and useful articles made
Of ivory, Of which she is great adj
mirer.
She has also for years collected ivory
tusks, the spoils of royal sporting ex-
petitions all over the world, and these
will doubtless be added to when her
brother, the Prince Of Wales, returns
from his Indian tour.-M. A. 2.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
X AIR dressing for the little girl

VIZ AIR dressing for the little girl
between the ages of 4 and IA
T. "A has become an art. Tightly plas-
tered locks and starched pig-tails belong
to the child Of the past. Miss Up-to-
Date, with clear complexion, and rosy
cheeks, has her face set in the softest
frame of fluffy tresses, and her mother
has no small task to keep them light
and glossy.
In the first place the care of the hair
itself has developed into a duty of no
small magnitude. When child 50 scalp
is healthy, the hair should be washed
once week with pure CASTLE soap and
luke-warm water. This gives 1t the
loose, fluffy look that is so essential.
The best and quickest method of sham
pooling is to shave a small piece OF
the soap into very hot water and allow
it to become thoroly dissolved. Tenn
per the water gradually until it does
not burn, the back Of the wrist. Then,
with the aid of soft nail brush, which
is kept expressly for the purpose, 1t IS
only a matter Of five or ten minutes
work for mother to cleanse the scalp
and hair.
Whatever the age Of the child, this
simple shampoo is most effectual. Care
should be taken, however, that the hair
and scalp are thoroly dried, using
plenty of dry towels and tanning vigor
ously at the end. To prevent any dan
ger of colds, many mothers wash 9
child's head just before putting her to
bed.
Should the scalp show any signs Of
! dandruff or if it is naturally dry, re
liable tonic should be applied regularly
and the weekly shampoo continued al
above. Borax or ammonia should b.
diligently avoided in these frequen
washings if the hair is to be permitted
to grow long and luxuriant, as the.
dry out all natural secretions..
AS patent as this shampooing process
may seem, it is unquestionably the Sc
cret of the extremely pretty hair o
the little girl Of today and lays tn
foundation for beautiful silken tresse
when she grows to womanhood. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
The Prettiest. Couerlet
Some Neuu Designs

chair, the flowers reaching to the wing.
and arms.
So decorative are these denims that
with the aid of machine and careful
fitting the home sewer is able to trans,
form her bedrooms into veritable flower
gardens And the beauty of the gar.
dens is that an occasional Tubing
brings them out as fresh as growing
flowers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Fads FriHs and Facts from the Woman s DUN Budg
Prepared ally Read
ASK Betty Blair? '' Her AnsDer Is Here

When you go to church or to a lecture,
endeavor to recall the sermon or the
talk. Try to remember what hymns
were sung in church. At night try to
recall what you have heard or learned
during the day Tat is worth place in
your memory. These are simple ways,
but they will all help to strengthen the
much abused memory.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A Soapstone Griddle.

Will you tell me, dear Miss Blair, how
to use a soapstone griddle9 I have a
new one, but the cakes will stick to it,
altho I have tried greasing the griddle
and rubbing it with salt.-O. T. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Wash your griddle thoroly with soap
and water to get rid Of the grease,
which should never have been used on
it. Then set it in the sun for day
before using it, rub well with dry salt.
Wipe with a dry cloth and set at the
side Of the range to heat very slowly
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Down Pillows.

Do you know any way to keep the
down from coming thru the pillow cases
I have some very handsome pillows, but
I cannot use them with any comfort,
as the feathers will work their way
thru the covers and stick to anyone who
uses them g--Consta Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

I have very handsome rubber plar
that has always done well in my ba
window. Recently it has seemed to b
dying, at least the leaves are droppin
off and I am afraid that all Of th
leaves will fall. Can you tell me wha
is the matter and what can do for it
Mrs. T..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A Brides Flowers.

s. Who should pay for the BRIDES
bouquet and the flowers for the brides
maids, the bridegroom or the brides
parentsq t Subscriber.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Peanut Butter.

Will you kindly tell me how to make
peanut butter "A Subscriber.
I.
Roast and shell the peanuts, carefully
removing all of the brown skin, and
then grind the nuts into a powder by
putting them thru a coffeenill or a
meatgrinder. Pack away in small jars
until needed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

A patroness is understood to stand as
sponsor for an affair, and her name is a
guarantee to her friends that the enter
tainment is as announced. The patron
ess is sometimes asked to receive, and
If the affair is for charity she is ex-
pected to dispose Of or to purchase a
certain number Of tickets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Perhaps there are worms in the pc.
Try giving the soil mustard bath,
tablespoonful Of dry mustard in tw
cups Of warm water and If there ar
any worms in the earth it win brin
them to the surface.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Names for a Baby.

Can you inform we where to get a
list of up-to-date names for a babyY
Mrs. I. A. B. l :
!. $685..
There is a very complete list of names
IN the back of the dictionary; in fact,
l do not know Of any other place where
you would find full list,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

If you had waxed the inner cover of
the pillow the down would not have
worked thru. To do this, iron the wrong
side Of the tick with hot fatiron,
rubbed with beeswax, rubbing the iron
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Eiderdown and Tubs.

How can pink eiderdown jacket
which has become soiled from hanging
in dusty room be cleaned? Can you
tell me how to clean galvanized iron
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

The best floor oil is made up o,
equal parts of linseed oil and turpen
tine mixed with enough Japanese drie,
to make it harden over night. The oil
and turpentine must both be pure.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A Floor OIL.

Can you give the proportions for
good floor oila Mrs. G.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
TO Cure a, Gold Sore

Please tell me if there is anything
that will cure cold sore and what is
its-A Reader.
!.
Apply peroxide of hydrogen to the
cold sore and it will heal it quicker
than anything else.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Duties OF 4 Patroness.

Please tell me, Miss Blair, what are
the duties Of a patronessa Is the name
merely honorary, or are there some
special duties pertaining to itg-Coun-
try.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

over the wax each time before putting
it on the cloth, until the tick is thoroly
coated with the wax.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

The bridegroom should send tn,
bouquets to the bride and her brides
maids.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

ago that everybody sent a newly en-
gagged girl cups and saucers, and I
would like to know, if you can tell me,
Miss Blair, If that is still the custom7
-Maude.
u It is not customary to send engage
ment gifts to q girl unless you are a
relative. or an intimate friend. Cups
and saucers are not as popular as they
used to be, and the girl friends usually
send something for the trousseau, a
piece Of embroidery, some linen for the
table or handmade piece Of under
linen.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Engagement Gifts.

Is 1t customary to send engagement
gifts to a girl when her engagement
Is announceds remember a few years
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

After the cheese is securely fastened
to the hook in the trap, hold it over q
gasjet or lamp until the cheese is; well
toasted. The smoked trap will prove
very enticing, for the odor Of the cheese
will permeate the wood and attract the
mice.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

tray on each table, and at a signal,
the players, each armed with long
hatpin, endeavor to stab the nuts and
lift them from the tray. The two who
secure the most in a given time pro-
gress to the next table. Or the nuts
may be heaped on the tray and removed
with candy tongs in the same way that
jackstraws are played, each single pea
nut counting one and a double nut two,
etc. Hide the peanuts thru the house
and use them in nut hunt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A Hardwood Floor.

How should hardwood Hoor BY
cleaned that has been oiled or polished
j. M.
Wipe an oiled floor with a cloth tina
has been dipped in oil. A waxed foo
needs only to be wiped OCCASIONAL:
with a dry cloth and polished opce !,
fortnight, perhaps, with weights'
brush. A warm wooden cloth will re
move the white marks and dullnes
caused by water and grease spots ma:
be rubbed out with turpentine whil
washing soda will take away mos
other stains.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A Peanut Party.

What do people do with peanuts at a
peanut party9 I mean, what kind Of
games do they play? Jack.
!.
One game that is frequently played
is called peanut stab. A given num-
Der Of unshelled nuts are placed on a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
TO Bait a Mousetrap..

Miss Blair, is there any way you can
bait mousetrap with cheese SO that it
will catch the mice9 I. don It seem to
have any luck at all, and the mice seem
to increase instead Of decrease in my
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
The Gayotte.

What sort Of dance is the gavotte,
and what costume should be worn when
dancing its We are going to have an
library fund and fancy dances will play
a prominent part in the program. ~
Elsie.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Iodine Stains.

I spilled iodine on my lawn matinee.
Can you tell me how to take the stains
out?-Ignorant.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Eyebrows and Lashes.

Would you kindly inform me as to
something which will prompt the
growth Of the eyebrows and eyelashese
M. B. b. s..-.s
.", ts \
Rub little vaseline into your eye
brows and lashes every night.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Memory must be cultivated to be
strengthened, and this can be done in
many ordinary ways. The most whole
some way is by repetition, and memoir
izing favorite verses or bits Of prose
will help you. When reading, close the
book suddenly and see how much you
can remember Of what you have read.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
Rubber Plant.

| for an hour before you attempt to bah
/ the cakes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
70 Cultivate the Memory.

DO you know of any simple method
by which the memory may be strength
ened? You seem to be able to answer
all sorts Of questions, SO thought per-
haps you could suggest some way by
which I can exchange my poor memory
for good one.-Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Soak the stains in cold water for half
an hour and then cover thickly with
common soda. Let stand for several
hours and then wash in the usual way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

washtubs that have become very gulnmy
from constant washing of soiled cloth
inga Securing soap fails to remove the
dirt. How can remove the finger.
marks from Russian stovepipe7-Inter
ested Reader.
j.
Brush your jacket thoroly and then
wash it in gasolene Rinse out in clean
gasolene. Be sure and do not use the
gasolene near a fire, as you know it is
very infammable. Try cleaning the
tubs with kerosene. Rub we'll with a
cloth dipped in the oil. Rub the stove
pipe with a wooden rag dampened with
kerosene.
~ Laxative Foods.
Will you please give list of laxative
fruits and vegetables in your depart,
ment?-Mrs. G. E.
Tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, asparagus,
satisfy, cabbage, celery, Spanish onions
are all laxative vegetables. Fruits with
seeds are laxative, such as figs, black
berries, strawberries, huckleberries,
blueberries and grapes. Other fruit
having special laxative powers are ap,
pies, pears, peaches, oranges, grape
fruit, cherries, prunes and plums.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Unless a child $ hair has a wiry
straightness, many mothers prefer that
it should be tied or braided loosely and
then pulled out in soft, fluffy curves
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

TIME question Of securing sufficient
radiation in bathrooms is often
Il perplexing one to the engineer OF
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

MOST serviceable coverlet for
a brass or iron bedstead is
- 4 u.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-02-17
BASE BALL GOSSIP
Mattoon Trying to Select a Nickname
Cairo High School Girl
Has Schedule.

There is evidently going TO DE con,
siderable difference Of opinion as TO
what mick name" to apply TO the
team that represents Nation and
Charleston. Several names have been
suggested. but none OF them seem go
apply very we'll. do not have the
catchy swing to them that should go
vith such an appelation The fact
that Urban park where the games
are to be played Is in the rural dis
u1ct. and thar it is located on The
uter-ruben line" has called forth
fine suggestion that the term Rem
tens" Ut "Rubes7 woull be- fitting
Tais Is really the best sugge- lion
for q name t1at has yet been made
The Jou,usIGazzelte offers the sug
session 10 the owners of the Urban
mark team that the discussion of o
name bee left to a vote Of the FANS
Each OF the -four daily papers in Mat
.a.n and Charleston establish a bal
a- box and keep II open Tor a week
ar ou GaV- ttoe interested in tb.
r ecu sion 70 cast their ballot in favor
o he uame that especially appeals TO
aaeh or 81 might Doe better ilea
Ia- toe management t0 offer mall
prize for flC hest uaue. leaving tbs
rHal seiec ion ~ fhe name and the
aea-ding OF tbe prize to a comittca
selected by tae manaaemcut-1lat-
aun journal
BE sure and pick a nice. pretty.
phonioa- name. and fbrn see what
tra fan. over tha circuit p.U DO Peg g..
Cairo wanted at enc time 20 d. called
rte Egypt ans or Giants. uui uats
and ont thar were better EHow1
Tadpoles. S.pe Water. Mul wal
.H1ers ard River Rats Pa1u-ah So
l.eted the lndiau=. but 10 deg enerateI
.uo Squaws Cigar sigus and Pa
l.oses. and We can cite Other in
fauces but sos fellows pick yorr
a me and wcU see how ws like &c.
e-1uczc T--1- we-l- - Lad Bat