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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
Oh! These Women

NOW much longer is woman going-oy
[d her silcncc-to submit to the fact that
che is regarded as fair game by
those who strive TO create a literary
sensation, or to lay the flimsy founda-
ton OF discussion which, the or1gi'
q srly loo often knows, is not worth breath,
Ek paper,
|ls a question that some guardians OF the
<-as those level-headed common sensible wom-
fko keep frm hand on their less willy BIS
zay be rslled-are asking. Others, on the
rag, hte Of opinion that, to paraphraee the
rb open discussion is good for the sex;
While woman submits with excellent grace
= herself calumnied by the column, chas-
b the chapter, and piloried by the para
che ID serving her sex; allowing matters
ssHate themselves" aud ventilating such
's' u our national reserve have hitherto
20 @ sacred from public discussion.
'e 'htse points OF view are capable Of en-
.-nt 10 degree which an impartial judge
oschte sound enough; but we are inclined
'Eaef whether the majority of women-that
sy, the natural prey of the writers upon
fo0'sns, sex conundrims. and sex mysteries
lF,sn seriously considering these ques-
ub Whether, az a matter of fact, they
"e STRENUOUS endeavors Of the bellicose
NsIsalIst hs more than so much escaped
sue from sonic queer old crank; the
~ ue'e,snces OF the would be cynic as the
eons Of The perspiring funny man; the
'ea oiatubes Of the psychologists as the
~ = ,, u tue disappointed and lonely bachelor!
'ams certain, and this is, that the
~ u women we meet appear by no means
Al. their ascending Importance as dis
1eaturea Of interest; in fact, we are
- ,smp'rt to believe that many OF the
<ta.sss nltle observations upon women whicf
-. ' the point OF the male pen are really
ssou '' from the daily regime OF iac'
@ imr-eame hunting lin more sense
~ H. not at all good for man. 1t in
i,,.Il 'snity. and helps still further to blum
NJ, uu'lch sense Of courtesy and defcrenc
49, spmsni to dim his perception of hi
~. homtgs, to magnify his fancjed indc
sSss snu increase his real happiness. BE
snn,. now much more Interestingly ant
i %eh wrote about women in thos
IA Acn they frankly declared that the
n mrehcnd the sex. and filed up omis
~, - meir knowledge with delightful sent
n,. sentlc reverence,
10 W., ,renchman once said, "To write c
k7its.o, ,nenid take feather from the win
th.l, Now man takes typewriter
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

lead us.
No doubt we shall be hearing soon of brain.
fever hats asthmatic wells. and bronchitis boots
and shoes, while the possibilities of the custom
ary evening earb of civilized femininity will open
UP wide field for this cheerful kind of hospital
nomenclature
And how absurd these cranks are, after all,
with their grisly warnings against everything we
wear, or eat, or drink, tormenting us even as to
the way We breathe and walk, and sleep,
For centuries past women have recognized the
beauty of furs and under no other aspect are
furs 20 invariably becoming ns when they are
drawn up closely under the chin. 10 young
md nrctty face, worn thus they add an irressti.
hlo beyitchment and charm while who shall say
how kind they are in the case of an Older wo-
man. concealing entirely those tell.tale lines
which Times finger draws more cruelty and in
deGbly than anywhere else, just in the region
of the neck and throat.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

type of hand ON which the line is found before
coming to conclusion.
Whenever the head line is out Of its normal
place, it indicates something out of the ordinary
When the line rises abnormally Zig. u, it de-
notes narrow mind, mean person. whose ideas,
in his own estimation, the only correct ones
When the line curves up at the end towards
the mount Of Mercury, Gig q, tells that tne
owner is shrewd in business affairs. In corncina'
tion with bad hand, it means trickery ond cum
ming. 80.
The student often encounters hand IN whlcn
there is apparently only one cross hne ms though
the head and heart lines were running over one
course Gig o. This, when found in both hands
denotes a hard and avaricious nature, one VINO
demands his pound of lesh,' also defect In
the individual, either physical or moral 1t, how
ever denotes great intensity of feeling in all cases
na artcularly 90 where the palm is hrm, az the
subjects are bound TO carry their ideas into execu
tion he it business love. Thus " may prine
about great success of pronounced failure lhese
people do not always marry, and II they do, IL Is
| due TO calculation. "
When line is short Gig 10Y, dull intellect
no, quick to grasp the gst of subject, is indicat
When wavcring in its course, Gig. III, lack o.
concentration aud mental indecision.
Whcn the line is chained or islanded. Gig 12)
bcad or brain trouble, due to mental worry
| many islands, sign OF puimonc trouoles'
| When broken Gig. 13), an injury from accl
don't sometimes disease to the face or head
When the line is placed 80 high upon the han'
that the quadrangle is essened in size, 1t indi
Gates that the head will rule the heart in ever.
instance, Zig. 14.
when the heart line is joined by a brancl
shooting from the head line Zig. lo), denote
a lovc or ambition that will ultimately prove dis
| astrous to the individual.
When small lines falling from the line
or cutting it Zig 16). headaches.
When a line shoots from the line to the noun
of Jupiter Zig 81 ambition crowned with sue
cess. , vs. -,
| When a line terminates IN fork (flg. IL
versatility is hown, also at times dual nature,
When the line is pale and wide with dark colo'
ed spots on it. danger OF brain trouble.
Wbcn a cross is found the line zig y,
sign of an accident.
When a star is found on the line Zig. 81,
SIGN Of a wound also head or brain trouble.
When the line is very short in both hands (flI
1O) danger of sudden death,
When a branch rises TO the mount OF the Su
Fig. 1S), success in art When to the mount {
Mercury Gig 1s), success in business.
The line like all other lines, to be good, shoul
, be clear and free from any irregularities
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

In France, where the making OF precious"
stones is almost wholly carried out, they are
able to collect the dust of ruby stones and, by
means of new electrical process, fuse it into
stone.
II is in every respect ruby; but, singular to
say, jewellers look askance OF it. They coll it a
Reconstructed ruby. II has no defects, not
the least sign of ono, and that is one reason why
the trade condemns it. 1t is too perfect
Imitation pearls looking and feeling just as
good as the real gem, made at onc-twcntieth
the cost of the genuine article. The emerald is
another stone which is cleverly initiated. per-
feet emerald is the rarest stone in the world,
though the trade ranks it after the ruby and the
diamond The real article becomes electric by
friction and herein lies the difference between
it and the imitation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
|fjakles for
4 Slim Purses

,,prr nairs of boots worn by turns
a III II. found to last much longer than
,s s,ch mir be worn steadily. one after
n o,brr. One OF the best ways to
,..o W. ,hoes looking well is TO change
Iaa, oIten and never to wear outdoor
-, To make the foot appear shorter
,,, a0O, ia choose boots with long vanip.
,'. .hr,t foot will look much better in a
s0au l.reer and narrower than the size
.,,ttls Ats the foot, In following this
. 4 we'll 10 stuff the toes firmly with cot
4 ,on,ain,ne precious stones should be
's,s !, .s,;,S a soft brush and warm, soapy water,
S.sA N alcohol and left to dry in box
a.y. sawdust or common bran. After
ss..llv The sawdust can be brushed of
4. sam viii be found as bright as when
y, Transparent gems should never be
], Lst twice week is none too often to
..sn tho cleaning above described The
~ u 4. rem is its sparkle, and this is not
J, n. best when the setting is not clean
bright
. ..,a Che ostrich feathers, cut some white
"A '.,n IN small pieces, pour boiling water on
4 IA sdd little pearl ash. When the soap
- Al.solved and the mixture cool enough
| 4. hAsd to bear, plunge the feathers into 1t,
~lh ,be hand gently wash until the dirt
saaeezs and then pass them through
,,,Isr with little blue in It; immerse
. :. elsar blue water to give them good
sksls gently before a fire or in the sun,
"A arr. curl gently with dull fruit knife
. hibef eiirler.
"a .rcellant plan in rcnovating old pieces OF
!. "A hs them face down on a piece OF
4. xhI,s table oilcloth, and sponge on the
I, sds The sponging causes the Six 10
s a The ocloth, just as a freshly washeo
..-ash i stuck to the ferrotype plate; when
! 4 removed. and will be found as smooth
q slk Ironing always takes away the new
( mn Hlk but OF course il is not necessary
trt Sash elk in this way. Cold coffee will
. - btst for sponging black silk.
4, ,sad -FOUR gloves, never use silk thread,
ra.a6 thread the color of the same. Ihe
4 Il. and will not hold the edges together
AZ II white kids are only slightly soiled
nv be cleaned by rubbing with powdered
aay, and II very much soiled they can DC
aS IA rasollne and rinsed. The most soiied
! stsuld be cleaned first, then put on the
and wash them or rub the gloves between
k,ndl, then rinse in clear gasoline and dry
. 4. ostn air. Do the work out-of-doors, II
- The yellow and white chamois gloves
y Aeaned By being washed on the hand'
,hlAsr made Of rain water and washing pow
srA rub the soiled spots with magnesia
vssh IN the warm suds and rinse in clear
d vatsf, keep them on the hands until near
. y then pull them of and into shape, and
Asn In the open air to dry. They vii
Ae Stw.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

and dish Washing the table should bs
set for breakfast, then covered with light cloth
made of two brcadths OF fine cheesecoth; this
keeps of dust from fires or windows, and is es-
pecally necessary during the months in which
fires abound.
After Strengthening chairs and drawing curtains,
the house mother need not think of the room un.
til few moments before the morning meal; then
it is aired, tho protecting cover removed and all
is ready. Following breakfast the crumbs are
brushed up, the table covered with colored
cloth; the floor If bare, wiped with dry cloths
the room busted and The shades partly drawn.
Whero there are children in the family il il
well to have daily inspection Of chairs and door
knobs With the best of intentions on their part,
little hands may leave grease, stick on one or
the other and such spots should be wiped oil
while fresh with clean damp cloth.
CLEANING OF DINING-ROOM
Once a week the room should receive thor.
ouoh cleaning The chairs should be wiped and
set outside, the rugs rolled up and taken out to
be beaten or shaken, the sdeboard and other
unmovabe furniture covered with dust sheets.
Omen the windows; then, with cloth or tuhed
bac fastened over the broom, wipe down lightly
the aide walls and brush off the backs Of pictures
brush out window sills and inside shutters with
soft hair brush II the floor is carpeted, sweep
thoroughly, whisking out corners.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

ebony and white mahogany. The top OF lid
The sdeboord is distinctly individual. Inc
front is of exceptionally fine quality burr Gun
veneered in mahogany the back being oil Eng
Ish oak. while the insides OF the cupboard and
drawers arc of cherry. Brass handles are en-
ployed and these, too, are handmade
Another illustrated model which is pleasing to
tho eve as we'll AZ oil excellent construction, is the
two.wingcd wardrobe OF natural coored oak in
which kind OF chequcr inlay Of ebony and box
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

his own valet no woman can attain the heroic
pose in the eyes of her maid or her cook. Still,
she may be heroine for all that.
In dealing with herones thcrcfore-and some
one is always attempting TO dispose Of them in
satisfactory manner-it is usual to avoid any type
which cannot be assigned place either in the
literature of past day or our own times; and,
having come to this determination, it is mere
question of trotting out the noted feminine char
acters in fiction and labelling them with their
respective virtues.
Occasionally, however, writer who has an in.
auirng miEd-or, perhaps, it may be vague
feeling that pcdestalcd heromes are not above
suspicon-desired to inspect credentials, discuss
claims, and accompany the falr object of worship
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
Weights For Thin Gowns

y hys GOWNS are weighted at the foot.
u "ne Weights sewn in all the way
mi Al'the-way round weights arc the
= n,. PEAS, and are sewn into double
mat Is then sewn onto the skirt.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

wood is used as ornament with very happy ef'
feet.
Altogether commendablc for its role OF dual
service and simplicity is little chess and
sewing table combined. 1t is fashioned Of Colo
NAL mahogany, the chess board being OF yencered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

the suicide A star found on the line Zig. 81,
means danger of death by drowning.
This same slope on square or sPatuate hand
would not be half as dangerous So it is impor-
tant that the student takes into consideration the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
The Pneumonia Blouse

IF the harsh critics Of feminine dress
continue TO bestow these hidcous
names upon all our favoritc adorn-
mcnts, one shudders to think where
these ghastly christenings may not
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24


it again with carpet sweeper to
move surface dust. Wipe of the picture frames.
the Dashboard and windows well any other
woodwork there may be in the room. Do not
do this with a long feather duster, which simply
scatters the dust but with thin, soft ma
tcrial such as cheese cloth, shaking out of the
window as frequently the dust shows on the
cloth,
Carefully remove the dust sheets, folding them
40 rs to enclose all dust; take from the room.
shakc and air well before putting away. Be-
fore setting the room III its usual order. examine
CARPET or rugs for grease spots. If there are
uny they mag be removed with this preparation:
Scrape fine one ounce OF shaving soap, dis
solve it in one quart of boiling water, add one
teaspoonful OF satpctre and set aside until cold,
then add two ounces of concentrated ammonia
and keep it tightly corked Rub the grease spot
with this then wash out thoroughly with clear
cold water. The simple mixture will also remove
fresh paint from white and black dress goods, but
should be cautiously applied to delicate colors.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

T is admittedly a very difficult matter
in real life to deal with heroines; in
fact, we usually prefer to call them
martyrs. under which head they do not
suffer more if they get less personal
and pedes,al admiration. Perhaps we
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

Of the table that is thrown back is quilted
with dark green silk. The drawer contains
quaint little compartments FOR the ncedlewom
ans requisites. When the lid is closed its highly
polished surface combines to make it d desirable
card table.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
A Perfect Ruby

"0F invested with the real pigeon blood
i&l color, evenly distributed, and with.
ssSesscq out flaw, ruby is valued at ten times
49, the worth OF diamond. II is, there
Coro n f,yoritn IA roet for imitation
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

ture full of romance and sentiment This is still
truer If found on a comic or phosophic hand, II
these hands are soft and the thumb small, the
imagination often plays havoc with the individual
to the point OF morbdity or possible insanity
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
Not q Strenuous
Club Woman

rs true that I look on those enthusi-
astic mortals who can belong to four OF
Ave clubs and as many societies, take
Office in several Of them, and attend
dozen meetings week, with sort OF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
The Dining Room

YN THE many homes where no maids are
Il Kept, the daily care of the dining room
~ may be said to begin on the previous
sgy evening. Following the evening meal
and dish washing, the table should be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

HE illustrations Oh this page arc the
work of the Arts and Crafts OF Lon
don now holding their annual eNhi-
b;tion in England's great metropolis
In each case the work from start
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

O., 6nish is carried out py ha"u' gu"
r;oce is. therefore, endowed with special char
a.,o- Of its own which is never attanaole III
,ob,ne.made productions, however perfectly eA-
ecuted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24
Cleaning and Dustin9

7TER taking up all accumulated dirt,
the dust may settle. II the carpet is
an old one, it may be well to so over
it again with a carpet sweeper TO re-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-24

he lines Of the Head. in it's normal posi-.
ton, has at the start connection with
the line of Life, and extends across the
center of the palm, terminating be-
tween the mounts of Mars and Moon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16
PULLING Wool

determined by the amount Of business
he can obtain-by the number of farm
ers and country shippers whose good
will and patronage he can retain by eff
ficient and faithful service Half of
the cattle received at the yards are
shipped by the farmers without the in
tervention of middlemen. The shipper
usually comes along in person.
While it is true that some of the
packers are members of the exchange.
their representation is very small COM
pared with the number of persons and
firms representing the sellers of live
stock Realizing its responsibility to
the public, the exchange has always
made a great point of its power and
Willingness to maintain a keen over
sight of the enormous traffic done at
the yards and the equally important
business going on in Packingtown 1t
has always made a great feature of the
system of government inspection
which has been in force, of which it is
the responsible cause Until the re-
cent disclosures neither the efficiency
of this service nor the ability of the
exchange has been called in question.
This arrangement, SO satisfactory,
apparently to the meat packers. to the
exchange and to the government in
spectors might have continued indef-
initely if a young man in search of
literary stimulus had not taken it into
his head TO study the matter at close
range. He took up his abode in the
packing house district and went about
with his eyes open. What he saw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16

Not only was this increase manifest in
the immediate vicinity of Chicago, but
the ranges of the great plains began
to TEEN with herds and focks. This
was followed by the most rapid extern
sion of railroad systems ever known.
This extensive concentration of live
stock in a great centralized market.
with transportation facilities reaching
to every part of the nation. made posi-
BILE the development of the modern
packing plant From the FIRST it has
been a fascinating proposition. The
wonderful economy in the preparation
and handling of meats and complete
utilization of the offal appealed strong
ly to those who looked into the matter
from commercial standpoint. It was
so successful that in very short time
the old wasteful system which depend
ed on the village slaughter house was
driven practically out OF existence.
In spite of its long duration there is
probably no other large business in
America that is so little understood by
the public at large. There are really
three interests concerned. each of dis
tinct importance-the Union Stock
Yards and Transit company the com
mission men who belong to the Live
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16

altogether, comprising live stock pro-
ducers. shippers, packers, commission
men and bankers, organized not SO
much for profit as for the protection of
mutual interests This is the associa-
ton which should have made such a
revelation as 1.-The Jungle and the re-
port of President Roosevelts investi-
gators impossible. One of it's most
conspicuous duties is to secure ade-
quate inspection of animals and meats.
In this it seems to have failed miser-
ably. Another special function of the
exchange is to secure legislation for
the promotion of live stock interests.
This it seems to have made an effort
to do and to have succeeded admirably
This Live Stock Exchange has always
borne an excellent reputation. It's
members are for the most part men
who stand high in the community, and
there have been surprisingly few scan
dals in connection with the body
Transactions at the yards are always
conducted in a singularly upright and
satisfactory manner, any attempt at
sharp practice being dealt with in a
summary manner by the exchange. It
in which business amounting to mil
lions of dollars daily is done without
a written record of each transaction.
This of itself shows that the yards are
not a safe shelter for men of devious
business ways.
The scale Of commissions is fixed by
the exchange on a fair basis. so that
the income of each commission man is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16

stock Exchange and the packing house
companies The Union Stockyard and
Transit company is owned by eastern
capitalists who have no interest in the
packing industry. This company owns
the yards and all of the property used
as a public market. It derives its in
come from yardage charges, as also
from the rental of a large Office build
ing and other property used for private
purposes. 1T supplies feed and en-
ploys yardmen TO unload and care for
stock and also owns the scales and fur
nishes men to weigh all live stock sold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16
CHICAGO LIVE 9TocK EXCHANGE

Since this company does not deal in
live stock its business is limited to
maintaining a great public market to
which any farmer or stock raiser may
come and sell his product to any one
he wishes. Here. also. may be found
the buyers for the packing houses and
local butchers and those engaged in
the export trade. The farmer may act
as his own salesman if he wishes, but
it is the almost universal custom to
employ commission men. It is sup
posed that they Will be able to secure
better prices on account OF their inti-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-16

mate acquaintance with the market.
This commission business has assumed
extensive proportions. At the present
time there are about 200 commission
firms al the yards. Some of them make
a specially of buying for the export
trade, but most of them act as agents
for farmers in the sale Of live stock.
The rules under which they do bust
ness are made and enforced by the
Live Stock Exchange. and there is lit
tie opportunity for unfair dealing
The exchange itself is a most digni-
fed concern It has about 700 members