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another with considerable space be-
tween their rims. The fruit is served
in the inner cup, while the surrounding
bowl is packed with broken ice In
conformity with the prevailing mode of
high tableware these fruit glasses are
given decided style by being elevated
on tall, slender stems. The grape
cleansers are tankard shape, deep and
roomy bowls with large, faring, bell
mouths, that permit Of the bunch of
grapes being plunged in conveniently
for their BATH. The grape design in
natural colors serves for their decora-
tive feature, and might have given a
hint as to their intended purpose. :.
In potteries, the most stunning and
original color effect is attained by
Doulton, in their Flambeau Rouge a
name sufficiently descriptive for one
acquainted with the French capital.
Most Of these pieces are small and the
lines are more or less conventional, per-
haps most suggestive of the japanese.
The colors are well blended and har-
monize beautifully. The reds have sim
ply never been attempted before in any
Of the .potteries and are moderated by
delightful blending with rich blacks.
Of course, they would have to be used
sparingly, one piece being sufficient for
a household.
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House Plants and Flowers
~ HE potted plants that have beer

~ HE potted plants that have been
received for Christmas and New
Years gifts will now require spe-
cial treatment in the window garden
Of the average living room. The condi-
lions Of temperature and moisture are
so different in their new quarters, from
what they have been accustomed to
that the blooms will quickly fade; and
the following leaves Of the plants will
display their signals of distress. Many
a brilliant bloomer, fresh from the
moist atmosphere of the florist IS green
house will continue to thrive even in
dry atmosphere and the overheated tenn.
perature of the sitting room window
when intelligently treated in regard to
moisture.
It is customary to mount fine speci-
men plants on wire stand, small
table or pedestal-for the best display
of foliage and bloom, with the porous
pot exposed to the air. This will cause
the soil to become so dry-even when
the surface has the appearance of suf
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
China and Glassware
.HE very noticeable French in
fluence in much of the china and

T<HE very noticeable French in
: fuence in much Of the china and
glassware is natural after
math, apparently, Of the L'Art Nou-
veauavogue which has predominated in
designs for some years past. Two Of
the latest decorative motifs in Dresden
china are called "Marie Antoinette''
and "Pompadour. These are light and
delicate in their effect, most BETTING
Of the women whose lives they recall.
The tiny rosebuds, ribbons and garlands
are daintiness personified.
The newest thing in glassware is, also
Enthusiastically French. It is entire
|ly different from the conventional
glassware Of the past, and yet does not
suggest in any way the later beautiful
favrile glass that I'VE all admire so
much. There are desk articles, ,bonbon
baskets, trays, vases and the inevitable
candlestick. Whatever you do don 4
give any of this to friends with col
onial houses or who have visions of the
"simple life Tt certainly is very
handsome, but is very elaborate and re-
| quires a similar setting. The founda
tion is transparent clear glass, free
| from all decoration. The design is
worked out in applied bronze Of the
most beautiful and artistic shades
green predominating, with touch Of
/ old rose red, and the motif embodies
L'Art Nouveau freedom of line. Thu
only thing it can be compared to is {
J very much glorifed Bohemian glass
ware, and yet it has this difference thai
the applied designs are all structural
The shapes are rather unusual, bu
withal very attractive and for the mos
part are in Empire style.
/ Among the ultra smart table acces
! series, shown this winter, are some yer,
odd glass dishes for serving fruit. On
i in particular consists of double glas
/ cups, Of generous size nestled inside on
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
Couture Finishes

THOUGH the simple Alsatian bow
made Of ribbon is the alpha and
omega of feminine couture
adjoining, useful little finish suitable
for young or old, morning or evening,
mourning or feasting, there are notable
Celebrations which are more novel and,
some will admit, more attractive. These
are designed for receptions, dinners,
dances and the opera. The materials
range from tulle to feathers, and include
velvet, lace, spangles, metal tissues,
artificial flowers Of exquisitely natural
effects and all the airy-fairy tufts and
feathers from which finishing touch
may be evolved. The great thing is to
have the finished article dainty, becom-
ing and pretty, and
1t must be shaped to accord with the
form Of the wearer IS head.
And it isn't enough to have it becom-
ing from the front. 1t must also be
becoming from the sides and the back.
Furthermore, it should be in accord
with the wearer's style. AS rule a
heavy, square-built woman will look
far from well in some frivolous bit of
fixing. For her plain. rich bow or
single and rather heavy ostrich tip
may be best. Or spangled chiffon
bow may be best.
AS a rule the new ornaments are
small and rather perky, being designed
to wear at the left front with rather
high couture. While these do not stand
high, they at least point upward.
Wreath effects (half, three-quarters
or fully and sprays are best for low
coiffures, tho the little spray may be
worn with any style of hairdressing.
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Household HELPS.

q TRAW mating may be cleaned with
coarse cloth dipped in salt and
- water and then wiped dry. The
salt prevents the mating from turning
yellow.
A too hot oven may be quickly cooled
by placing in it a basin Of cold water.
The steam from the water will not in
jure anything that may be cooking,
except puff pastry.
Put a pinch Of carbonate Of soda in
the water when boiling salmon. This
makes it beautiful red color.
Marble Washstands- This is a splen-
did way to keep the marble bright:
Pound together two ounces Of washing
soda, one ounce Of powdered pumice
stone and one ounce Of powdered chalk,
then pass them thru a sieve. Take a
little Of the powder and make it into
a paste with cold water, rub it over the
marble, and when all stains are re-
moved wash it with soap and water.
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New Uses for Sand

TOR bulbs white sand has very
particular service, quite distinct
! from its use to the, young roots.
1t never cakes, and when digging it's
color warns one if too near bulb. It's
cost is infnitesimal, as sack can be
had from the grocer for almost nothing,
and that quantity goes long way.
We not only set all our lily and other
bulbs in this white sand, says the Gar
den Magazine, but in the fall a little of
the earth is removed from the crowns of
such plants as larkspur, foxglove, col
umbine and hollyhocks and replaced
with the sand. In the spring the crowns
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
Opera Bags of Beadwork

r T IS surprising to see what exquis-
ate beadwork is being mounted on
solid gold purse rims and hand
bags But most attractive Of all are
the beautiful patterns wrought into
opera bags of various styles. Every
third woman who enters the Metropoli-
tan opera house on a fashionable night
seems to be carrying one of these quaint
little bead bags. From old tapestry
designs to gaY-court- scenes may
choose her preferred decoration; or, if
she would be original in taste, she may
have her purse or opera bag beaded to
her ordered liking, when any design
suggested by her will be woven. The
incrustations of gold and colored beads
are embroidered or woven on cro-
cheted surface, and Topped fringe
trims the lower edge
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great variety of colors, blotchings,
stripings and veinings make fantastic
and beautiful combinations, and they
are quite as easily grown in the aver
age window garden as their more pie
beian relations among the accommodate
ing free-blooming petunias.
When the hasturtiums first began to
be appreciated as winter boomers, en-.
terprising florists began to experiment
with the dainty dwarf varieties which
they classed as the "Tom Thumb Tro
paeolum.' Recently many new varie
ties in this class have been introduced
The ,favorites at present are "King OF
Tom Thumbs with dark purplist
green leaves and brilliant scarlet flow
ers, and the golden yellow Tropaeolum
Lady Bird. 1.-. ,...'
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Rivals the Rose Geranium
~ HE sweet-scented rose geranium-
without which no window gar

without which no window gar
- den is quite complete-has
rival now. While the "rose' is still
classed among the most desirable Of the
scented varieties, cdr. Livingstone is
recommended not only for its exquisite
fragrance, but also for its finely divld-
ed leaves.
Among the beautiful class Of geran-
iums. known as ivy-leaved, very fine
varieties are now displayed. The
"Duke Of Edinburgh has beautiful
leaves Of light green with broad
bloom. HMadame Thibaut,' on the
other hand, is very double, with deep
rich reddish-pink flowers, and is one Of
the strongest freest growers of this
type. Jeanne dare also bears dou-
bic bloom, white, suffused with laven-
der. And all these newer varieties
have the thick, glossy, ivy-shaped
leaves and dropping habit that make
this class so desirable for basket plants
and for dropping from the bayWindow
brackets.
A novelty in heliotropes in the AL
bert Delaux, with irregular blotches
and yellowish marks on the leaves, and
light lavender flowers, Madame de
Blonay, while as fragrant and in every
way desirable as the purple varieties
offers novelty in the form of pure
white flowers. o.. -.E
The name California attached to new
plants naturally suggests unusual size
and brilliance, as developed in that
warm, sunny cline, and florists, who
= have grown the snowy flowers in the
east, have decided that the handsome
double petunias f'Giants Of California
have been well named. \ Nearly all the
flowers are ruffled or fringed, and meas
ure from four to five inches across. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
Native Ferns

deciduous nature of many of
our native ferns renders them
yalueless foT indoor cultivation
in winter. Nevertheless, says the Gar
den Magazine the genuine fern lover
who gathers wild garden outside his
door is sure to take ferns inside, for
the summer months at least. A proper
selection Of species for indoor cult
walton can only be- determined by sexpe-
rience. Many beautiful ferns fail. to
adapt themselves to a life indoors. Ger
tain species are physically unable to
stand the transition from the bracing
atmosphere Of the great outdoors to the
dry air and dewless nights indoors; con
sequently they wither and die when
other: ferns flourish with tolerable grace
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

frame cottages should not be papeEed
as soon as completed. The first winter
Of artificial heat will invariably shrink
the timbers and dry out the walls so
that cracks will appear. If paper is on
the walls it will " buckle" at the cracks.
Have the walls left in the white for
twelve months. Have your decorator
put narrow stencil frieze around each
room, and the baroness will not be
noticeable; or have the walls kalso-
mined
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All the embroidery must be done by
hand, or at least have the grace to,
assume this virtue tho it have it not,
to drag in the melancholy Dane. d
To this add Cor rather, put under) a
dainty slip, usually Of silk-silk stock,
ings and dainty footgear, and the little
darling is ready to fit off in the wake
of terpsichore as happy as she is at
tractive to the eye.
Some mammas like to dress wee maiSs
in mousselines, nets and the like. They
are allowable, but the fine lingerie
effects have an air all their own.
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For Juvenile Parties

ny way Of getting into practice for
the big affairs that follow the
momentous coming out the little
maids are put thru peculiar "course
Of sprouts" designed to make them
shine in later life. =
And for these juvenile trippings of
the light, fantastic toe they must have
suitable raiment. In most cases suitable
raiment spells lingerie effects. All the
sheer white stuffs, such as flmiesi
handkerchief linen, serve. These are
hand-wrought.
And there you arel
This is the supreme test. To be chic
the lingerie dress must not be tainted
by machine work.
Each wee tuck must he hand-run.
Each bit Of lace must be handed
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Superfuous Hair.

Will you please tell me how to re-
move superfuous hair from my ip9 I
am thinking of having it removed with
an electrical needle. Do you think
that is the safest way? Please tell
me all you know about its removal, also
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

There was to have been dog show
in connection with the poultry show,
which opened last week in the courts
house building, but the directors of the
poultry association decided that they
needed all the room for the poultry and
the dog show was given up.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
When Fires Go Out

,VV Z HEN fires go out on extra cold
I T" nights as fires somehow seem
to have habit Of doing when
choice plants are Entrusted to them
Intelligent treatment will frequently
save the most hopeless-looking Sspeci-
mems in the window garden. Plants
that have become touched with frost,
or even badly frozen, can usually be
restored with proper care. Remove to
a cold room, sprinkle thoroly with cold
water all over-to take out the frost
and leave them there for time. Ac-
custom them gradually to a warmer
temperature, until they are ready for
their old places in The window garden
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5, and Other Things Of Interest to Women
Stories Gathered from Near and Far Concerning Household
for Dressing Children and Combia the Hair

killed. The specialist charges so much
an hour, and the process is very slow
At the same time electricity is the only
way to permanently remove the hair.
There are numerous powders and
washes, but they only furnish tempo
rary relief and the hair is apt to return
thicker than before.
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The Invalid Table

TOT only does the invalid have his
IN meals in bed, but often he de-
\ sires to write as well. The lit
tie sketch here shown should fill long
felt want in this direction. This IS a
folding tray and writing table for writ
ing in bed, and, as the pad is adjustable,
the table can also be used for serving
meals. The pad is fitted with every
need or want for writing, and even
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the mixture hot with: a painters brush
until the leather will not absorb any
more. If the shoes are polished be-
fore the mixture is applied they will
take polish afterwards.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

The mistletoe was Intimately con-
nected with many Of the superstitions
of the Druids in Britain and of the an
cient Germans and altho no one can
give the origin of the custom of kissing
under the green's it is undoubtedly, a
relic of the days of Druidism.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

Are you sure about the dictionarys
The 1901 edition locates Nice in France
If there is a popular impression that
Nice is in Italy, I presume it rose from
the fact that at one time it belonged to
the house of Savoy. The French took
it in 1892, but it was given back to
Italy after the fall Of Napoleon, and
only became part Of France again in
1860.
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Dog Show.

Can you tell me if there is to be a
dog show in Minneapolis this winter
and when and where it will be heidi
Dog Lover. 49, :
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are in the nature of a livery which
should be furnished"
Waterproof Shoes.

Do you know Of any preparation that
will make shoes waterproof I hate
to wear rubbers and yet my feet will
get damp if 4 go out without them,
even tho my shoes are heavy.#I thought
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

It is difficult matter for an amateur
TO- clean photographs successfully, and
if you prize the pictures you had much
better take them to a professional pho
tographer for he will not charge you
very much. If your pictures are the
ordinary silver prints you/might clear
them with fresh bread, but the safest
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Dies" Cumnock Is Choice Readings"
" Delsarte Recitation Book;o Bank s
81 Original Recitations with Lesson
Talks" and Evolutionary Studies and
New Rotations" *
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goes a step farther, and is supplied
with scissors, knife, etc. The table is
just right for comfort and convenience
in height, width and length, and is SO
light it couldn't possibly be burden
some to even the most captious patient.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28
Glycerine In the Laundry

How do you use glycerine in wash
aG h hays 5eeb bla tGa a 7ns
hut no one seems to know how it is
used or how much. Housekeeper.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

Why is Nice generally supposed to be
in Italy wher it is situated in Frances
Webster dictionary of 1890 and also
later edition gives the location as
Italy.-A Subscriber.
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To Keep Cheese.

Do you know of any way to keep
cheese from becoming moldy s-Matron.
4. f5@l
Wrap the cheese in a cloth that has
been dipped in vinegar and wrung near
~ dry. Then wrap the cheese and cloth
in parafne paper and keep in, cool
place. p 49, - = ~
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Bits About Vases

4 MODELLED vase, with twisted
* iris leaves at top and bottom,
4 = strikes ones fancy by its un-
usualnesse This is a tall, slender con-
ception which would display large
flowers or foliage to great advantage
in it's charming moss-green background.
A cut flower vase, especially designed
for holding short-stemmed flowers like
pansies, nasturtiums and pond lilies, is
two inches high and eight inches brsed.
1t is fitted with metal flower holder
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

are fresh and clean, and the sand pre-
vents trouble from Baked Or soggy soil
during the following summer.
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Kissing Under the Mistletoe.

n II OWs did the custom of kissing
~ under the mistIetoe originated
a - In answering this question you
will greatly oblige.-An Inquisitive
Reader.
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A bride exercises her oy
Cleaning Photographs.

Will you please give me good recipe
for cleaning my photos which are soiled
with fly specks? Tell me of some
thing that will not hurt the photos,
please, Miss Blair9-A Constant Read
er.
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For Elocution Students.

Can you tell me of any collections Of
poems and prose selections for recita
tions-descriptive, pathetic and humor
GUS, all in one book 9----Reader. @
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Pure glycerine is simply invaluable
in the washing of blankets, fannels or
other materials in which soft water is
necessary, but impossible to obtain.
Put a tablespoonful Of the pure glycer-
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the mistress place to see that she has
q good supply Mrs. 6.
It is becoming more and more the
custom for the mistress to provide the
caps and aprons for her maids, and if
she wishes the maid to wear particu-
lar style she should undoubtedly fur
nish them. The maid g wages are not
large enough to enable her to buy COM
plete outfits for house and street and
the caps, aprons and gingham gowns
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-28

Some Of the best known collections
for elocutionists are Werner's Tread
ings and REGULATIONS, Nos. 1 to 25;
Mrs. Bosworth 8 Evolutionary Stu
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Location Of Nice.

way would be to send them to some one
who understands such work.
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A Brides Flowers.

Does bride carry her bouquet to the
table when the ceremony is thru and
supper is to be served and does she
carry it all EVENING" Do you think it
is right for girl to present a watch to
her sweetheart as a present "A Reader.
!.
A bride exercises her own pleasure
about carrying her bouquet thru the
evening and to the table. She should
hold it while she is receiving the guests
and she may carry it to the table with
her and place it beside her plate or if
it is in the way she may put it aside
until after supper. A girl should not
make expen-ive presents to man un-
less she is engaged to him.
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superfuous hair can only be removed
by electricity by specialist and the
process is very expensive. The needle
has to be inserted in the center Of each
follicle and if it fails to strike the cen
ter the growth is stimulated instead of
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if you know anything about the prices
T shall wait anxiously for your answer
and thank you in : advance.-An Old
Subscriber. -
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and is quite desirable for an ornament
for table or shelf, as well as for flowers.
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The Wedding Ring.

Is the engagement ring ever used for
q wedding ring, Miss Blair? Is it in
bad taste to use anything but a plain
gold band for a wedding ring7-Dollie.
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The West Hotel.

I am a subscriber and I wish you
would tell me when the West Hotelaand
the Ryan Hotel were built p Clergyman.
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The wedding ring should always be

The wedd1ng ring SHOULD always De
plain gold band unless in some emer-
gency another ring has to be substi-
tuted. If the plain gold ring is used for
an engagement ring it would be in good
taste to use it for wedding, but ordi-
narily the engagement ring is set with
g precious stone. ~.
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The West Hotel was built in 1884 and
was formally opened June of that
year. The Ryan Hotel was built about
two years later. II
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perhaps you might know of something, s
you know of SO many thingsR-K. g.
4.
3 Mix together in a saucepan over the
fire two parts Of tallow and one part of
resin. Warm the shoes and then apply