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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

lower part Of the gown by fine e1tredeux
A great deal OF the very finest of the
French underwear shows little or no lace
as trimming, the ornamentation consisting
entirely of fine embroidery IL scaIoping
and graceful flower designs, OF course. II
bought In the shops. such garments are
very expensive, but II the work is done
at home the Cost is very slight, as the
value Of such pieces depends on the
amount OF time used in doing the en-
broidery.
The other sketches shown In the plate
depict several pretty designs for trimming
underwear. Figure shows a corset cover
cut In one piece. the material being
straight IN the middle of the Osrk and
bias IN front. Round medallions combined
with half-inch-wide insertion OF Val. lace
were used as trimming. the neck aud
sleeve holes being finished by ribbon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
A LAWLIkE Ac souNr.

New York editor was praising
Post Wheeler, the wit and poet who
h married Halle Erminie Rives
in Japan.
"One night at the Princeton club"
said the editor, Wheeler was very
indignant over long and eXtortion-
ate bill that a lawyer had sent him
for some trifiing service. He said he
could heartily sympathize now with
the tailor who, having been legally
done in similar fashion persuaded his
lawyer 10 have a suit of clothes made
and sent in the following account for
the garments:
To measuring and taking oder
for suit. e. .....,...... ~ oo
warrant and instructions to my
foreman Tor executing same
.,... 80. ....-...--..,- 800. 80
Going twice 10 the cloth mer-
chants 1900. $3.50. .......... 2.25
Fees to the cloth merchant. 25.0U
utting the cloth. 400. ...... S.15
Materials for working. $50. 49,. $50
oundries for working. -. 800. 900
Trying on the suit. =. $3.50. 2.75
alterations and amendments. 400
Entering transactions in day
hook 100. 49,. 200
Posting same in my ledger. zoe
Engrosaing same. 49,. :. ...,.. $50
Writing to the button dealer, LIS
Filing his declaration eight
sheets) $50. ........... S.oo
Fees to button merchant. $500. 9.15
Removing suit by certiorari to
your residence. $3.50, $500. 20
Writing receipt. -, 49,. 40
Killing same .............. 49,. L25
service of same -. =. =. $50. $50
Ditto. .....t.-.'. = A''O
Total slOo. 25
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
Marlborough's Queer Rent.

sllken banner as token OF fealty to The
Englsah crown, or else they would legally
forfeit the title TO this superb estate.
worth many millions Of dollars.
That other great English soldier. the
Duke Of Wellington, was presented the
splendid castle of strathkieldsaye on con-
dillon that a silken banner be brought to
court on June 18th for payment OF rent
TO the crown for the castle. The reigning
Duke Of Wellington always c.fries The
banner In person 10 wherever the king
or queen of England may happen to be
on June Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

"And OF course you made yourself
known the ceremony was stopped and
your wife went lone on your arml Same
old story
But II didn't end exactly that way"
smiled the other. mo, ! didn't make my,
self known. No, the ceremony was not
interrupted. II went right on, and my
wife was married to an old bunker
'But--hut-"
ct WIS cheaper than getting a divorce,
you ses In fact. Il didn't cost me cent.
All / bad to do Was to keep quiet and
marry a rich widow later on. Equal to
the CO d system ia business. Try 1t once
and ga will take no other. ="
JOE KERR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
BY DOROTHY DALE

binary wear although the very elaborate
ores with band-s'-h' aidered scallops or
elaborate trimmings Of lace are usually
Of nainsook-s material which Is also gen
orally used for night dresses
Figure No shows one Of the best-Iiked
styles, the gown being made 50 that II
can be slipped on over the head, so that
no other opening Is necessary Dainty
hsnd-embroldered scallopS finished the
edges Of the meek aud sleeves aud little
eyelet holes were embroidered below the
scallops about the low-cu. aeck. through
which wash ribbon was run
The yoke Of the gown was Inlet with
curved pieces OF yalenclennes Insertion
these lace sections being worked into the
design in hand embroidery, used as
decoration The yoke was Joined to the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
HE HAD NO SENTIMENT.

The grocer had inst set bushel basket
full OF eggs outdoors and marked them
Easter Eggs" when a tall and meiaD'
choy looking man came along and paused
to say:
'Easter eggs. ehl heard there was
going 10 be a great scarcity this year.
but you seem to have plenty.
Yes, SIR" was the reply. 81 mnde II
my business to look ahead. DO you wish
for dozen or morer''
How much dozen?''
''Only 45 cents
uni Uml Forty-hv eh! There was
a time, sir, when would have taken
the whole basket at 60, but. alas, that
time has passed never 10 return. was
ruined when Hon rms repudated her
bonds. l don 81 ygose you care to hear
the storyF'
mo. sir-no. sir" replied the grocer
as ne BUSTED about No, ] have no
time to listen to your misfortunes
81 thought you wouldn't have, but
femme call your attention to the fact
that have lost my wife"
80 have l.
"Then lost two children By scarlet
fever"
yes, yes; but please DON'T block up
the way here"
Then two more were drowned. ieay.
ing me only one 10 cheer my old age"
"Too bad too bad: but don't interfere
with business"
Grocer" said the old man as he
lodged about haven't you any sentI-
ment about Your
mot bit. sir-not a bit. / pay cash
and sell for the same. You are blocking
up the doorway again.
Il want an Easter egg for my little
While, but / haven't the money TO pay
for It. II I don't get one u will break
his little heart. He is sitting at home
and waiting for me. and ! dare not face
him without the egg Think OF Easter
Sunday Think OF my motherless boyi
Think"
say. you old dead beat-but you get
along Nth YOU ronred the grocer, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

The Duke OF Marlborough. who married
Mlss Consuelo Vanderbilt, is forced. by
an old English law. to pay as rent to
the sovereign of England once a year
silken banner.
This banner must be taken by the
reignlng Duke OF Marlborough TO the
King or Queen on August 2 OF eaeh year,
which is the anniversary of The famous
Battle OF Blenheim, won by The English
under the nrst Duke OF Marlborough over
the French troops, Benheim Castle was
a gift by the king 30 Lord Churchill. but
he and his descendants must give the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

Figure shows French chemise hand
embroidered and scaloped and trimmed
with a little fine lace about the edges Of
the neck and sleeves, while figure shows
drawers Of nalnsook trimmed with round
medallions Of 5atiste and Valenciennes
riser ion. A full Iace-edged ruffie finished
the hem In shallow scallols.
No chow a corset cover which closes
down Toe middle % the back. while No.
pictures a very attractive Empire
chetlise DOROTHY DALE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

at the same time he made grab at the
old man. In evadiHg the clutch the lat
ter stumbled and went down into the
basket with a crash The grocers wife
came to the door md screamed. His
clerk came to the door and yelled. The
grocer himself ran for an ak handle. but
before he could secure one the old man
struggled up and took to bis heels, say
ing as he went
willie. | come. and ! Uring with me
the yolks OF about four dozen fresh
eRgsi'' JOE KERR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
.Inst a lIttle M hefore..

Just a little bit before"
Then that's all right Thanks-thanks.
I made fool of myself by getting sprung
three days after Christmas, and | don't
want to make the same mistake about
Easter Before. eh? That's good-very
good--just as 1t should be. Good night.
sir. and and-good night
JOE KERR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27

Blllboards. as they are known In the
United States, are absolutely prohibited
In BERTH, but In place OF such often.
times unrightly objects, public aGvertis-
ing is confined TO a system OF neat pillars
or columns on the edge Of tie sidewalk
at the principal strees corners or inter
sections
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-27
SHE WAS CAUTIOUS
CHANCE FOR A FALL

Spinks- Booser is making a strenuous
effort to keep sober during the forty days
Of Lent.
winks That may not be diffcult-kus
Aow about TIE nightsl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
PROMINENT
PHYSICIAN
says Pneumonia weather Is Here,
and Cautions Against
Common Colds.

Just at this particular season also
in early spring. WREN ire weather
makes sudden and extreme changes.
pneumonia is very prevalent (says one
Of our most prominent physicians) and
deaths that result from It, being more
fatal than small pox, every one should
use all precaution to avoid its malig-
nant grip. The large majority of cases
OF pneumonia are the direct result OF
an acute OF lingering cold. which most
people consider trivial but whic1 X is
the Insight Of folly to neglect
Tho doctor also gives prescription
which he says is probably the most eff
fectiv known to the profession for the
quick relief OF coughs, colds and throat
troubles. 1t is as follows:
Two ounces Of glyCerine; half ounce
Concentrated oil OF pine; half pint first
class whiskey; these to be mixed well
and used in doses Of a teaspOonfui 70
a tablespoonful every four hours The
bottle is TO be well shaken leach time.
This simple preparation can be easily
mixed at home, the ingredients being
obtainable from any good drug store.
Care should be taken TO get only tho
real Concentrated oil of pine which al
ways comes put up for medical use in
half ounce walls inclOSed in tin screwtOp
air tight boxes. The bulk oils and the
patent medicine limitations sometimes
put up in wooden boxes are very dan
gerOus owing 10 their impurities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
woMANS FIVE AGES.

Only a bunch of fluffy hair
Silken and white and passing fair
It clusters around a baby face
And frames it IN with an artist S
grace.
Only some curls OF yellow and gold
Sweet as a dream that close enfold
A pair OF joyous bright BIKE eyes.
That CLEAN and sparkle IN glad sur
prise.
Only some auburn tresses flung
From a queenly head and downward
hung
Till they sweep the floor like tho
breath OF love.
Soft and pure as the throne above.
Only some red and broken strands,
Rough and spotted with silVeTy bands
That tell of toll and grief and woe
And gliding years as they softly
glow.
Only some scattering riffs OF snow
In a soft white cap where they hardly
show
AS they nestle close to q cold white
face
Mid a collins silk and frills and lace.
Author Unknown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
The THANKSGIVING Dinner

There comes at least one time in the
year when no novelty IN entertainments
IS desired. The most attractive Thanks
giving dinner is the one that is the most
simple and old-fashioned- The ideal sort
is the one at the end OF five or SIX
mile sleigh ride. in your grandfather.
farm house with your parents, brothers,
sisters uncles, cousins and auaCs ell
around the table. It IS a dinner or three
courses beginning with oyster soup and
ending with plum pudding, mince anc
pumpkin pie, and fruit. In between Is
the biggest turkey that strutted in the
barnyard, with mashed potatoes, sWeeS
potatoes. turnIps and several other
kinds Of vegetables. and a generous as
sortment of homemade pickles, Jellles
and preserves. 1t IS served at O'CLOCK
or 2. or whenever the family can get
home from Thanksgiving service.
Unfortunately that sort of Thanks
Citing dinner is not possible in every
family. If you cannot have a large
crowd of close relatives around the
board and all the proper setting, you
don't want that kind Of a menu at all.
II would be ali wrong SO, II your
Thanksgiving dinner party is sIH9u or
made up of friends, omit the oyster
soup, the great variety ci NeSS19aJy-oo
and part OF the pastry. and put other
things in their place. For a simple dll-
ner Of this kind the following menu Is
suggested;
Blue Points
Deviled Crabs on the Half Shell.
Roast Turkey with Chestnut Dressing.
Mashed Potatoes. Braised sweeeP POTATOES
Celery CuFrant Jelly.
Waldorf Salad.
English Plum Pudding. Burnt Brandy
Sauce.
Nuts and Raisins. Coree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Delicious CruHerS

Crisp. homemade cFullers are daintIes
always in demand. To make thoroughly
delicious ones with the unusual addition
Of nuts, allow three eggs, three table
spoonfuls of milk, six Of sugar and Of
melted butter Two cupfuls OF -four,
one saltSpCOnfUI Of salt. one teaspoon
fHl OF baking ToYder, and half a cup
ful Of English pecans or walnuts
chopped fine. Beat the eggs well with
out separating, then add the milk,
sugar and butter. Sift the -four with
to the mixture. Stir In the nuts, turn
the, dough out on a fiouI pastry board,
and roll out TO the thickness OF three
quarters OF an inch. Cut into shape and
fry in deep smoking hot fat II, on
turning dough out on the board. Il is
not stiff enough to roll add flour as
may be required.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Housekeepers' Alliance
Formed to Teach Girls
To Be Efficient Servants
School Will Give Three
or Four Months Free
Training.

Domestic science and the encourage
mont OF the study OF It was the sub
1ect discussed at a women's meeting
In Friends Select School yesterday
when the Housekeepers' Alliance sprang
into being.
l = David Brewer, wife of the Su-
PREM Court Justice, presided. and a
most successful meeting was held. Mrs.
r. L. Cole told Of the lines along which
the alliance would be formed, and the
objects OF the organization. Miss Ida
A. Green, Of the Associated Charities,
told OF the pitiable and deplOrable con-
ditions under which servant girls live.
Officers were elected. a constitution
adopted, and chairmen of various COM
mittees were elected.
Immediately after calling the meeting
to order Mrs Brewer requested Mrs.
Cole to outline the plans OF the Organi-
zatiOn and tell of what had been done.
Mrs. Cole said the object Of the society
was TO provide a school in which lgnOr-
ant and unskilled women end girls
might have three or four months Iree
training in kitchen and house cleaning
work.
Wants to Train Servants.
at is better that they train four
months in the school," said Mrs Cole,
than for. mem 10 turn your hiASitSil
into a training school, and charge you
the same wages as a skilled person ="
Mrs. Cole said the alliance wanted TO
get hold Of the worthy but unskilled
girls and women, and train them 50
they would be of more assistance to
themselves and earn their wages at the
same time
I'VE have a course for the hundreds
who do not know how to WASH dishes,
make fires wash a rag carry ciOth
when washing dishes, or how 70 wear d
clean apron. The school is for that class
of persons who haven't the time. money,
clothing or energy to take the course
OF several years in the public schools
we teach them a great Deal in three
months and they are far better quail
fed TO enter your kitchen than those
servants you pick out OF alleys and side
streets" Mrs Cole said $3.50 had been
spent in fitting up the school. In clos
ing she added "A little more money
and proper management is all that Is
reede1 TO make this alliance power
full factor in the community.
Tells Of Unsanitary Surroundings.
Miss Green's address caused her list
ensrJ to start in amazement- She told
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Women Media Ticket Pockel

why can not female ingenuity devise
some receptacle. approved of by fash
ion, which viii enable its wearer to find
a small article, say penny or rail
way ticket or a powder pun. with
some degree Of certainty Of being able
to find 1t when wanted at five minutes
notice?
When one Is waiting for the train the
inevitable Hurried female IS sure 10
steam up, who, on being asked to show
her ticket. fumblcs about in an over
crowded reticule almost disTobes 10
reach an inaccessible pocket. and, In
the end discovers that she has nislaid
II between the palm OF her hand and
her glove, which has to be removed
Iaboriousiy.
The time wasted may make all the
difference between catching and losing
an express.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

C having found consump.ives and per
sons suffering with blood poisoning liv-
ing IN houses with servants. '"Fhese ser
wants may be employed IN your homes. "
said Miss Green. She told of crowded
housing conditions and asked the CO.
operation OF the alliance in remedying
tie deplorable conditions.
Mss Ellen V:nton suggested n SAIL
tary laundry be established. She urged
that the housing Of servants be investi-
gated and asked that committee on
the enCOura cement OF the study OF
housekeeping economics be appointed
The officers elected are Mrs 7. /.
Cole, president; Mrs. John X. Mclean.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. David
Brewer, Mrs Mary Lockwood, vice
presidents; Mrs. York, secretary treas
urer; Mrs. Pook. assistant secretary
treasurer; Mrs. Bigelow, auditor. Chair
men Of the several committees were also
elected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Orange Cake.

five eggs, one pint -four, one and one
half teaspoons baking powder, one tea
spoon extract orange, one cup milk.
Rub the butter and sugar TO a cream:
add the eggs, two at a time, beating
FIVE minutes after each addition; add
the -four sifted with the powder. the
milk and extract: = TX into a smooth.
fine batter, pat In a paper-llned cake
tin and bake in a moderate oven thirty
minutes. When cool cover the top
with the following preparation: Whip
the whites OF three eggs TO a dry frOth
then carefully mix in four cups sugar,
the juice. grated rind, and soft pulp,
free Of white pith and seeds, of two
sour oranges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Nut Cake.

One-half cup butter. IL cups sugar.
eggs. "a cups -four. IL teaspoons baA-
Ing powder, Il cup milk, cup OF any
meats Of nuts preferred or at hand.
Rub the butter and sugar TO a light,
white cream; add the eggs. beaten a
little. then tho flour. sifted with the
powder; mix with the milk and nuts
Into -ather firm batter. and bake in a
paper-lined tin in steady oven thirty
five minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Peach Blossom Cake.

One cup pulverized sugar. y cup but
ter, stirred together until Ike thick
cream, ? teaspoons baking powder. 4
cup sweet milk: beat the whites OF 3
eggs and add a cup Of -four, mixed with
the baking powder; stir a8d~add y ia
blespoon cOrnstarch. Flavor strongly
with extract peach. Bake in two square
sponge tins IN moderately quick oven,
and when done sandwich with finely
grated COcOanut and pink sugar Frost
with clear icing, and sprinkle this with
pulverized pink sugar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
American HrISfOCrOCy

Here II a matron can trace her descent
20 a signer Of the Declaration Of indie
pendence, a little over a century ago,
or again 20 some person who came over
in toe good ship Maydower-and that
person being q Puritan, must necessar-
Nv have been Of the lower middle class
she takes rank as an Him.
in Vogue,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

THANKSGIVING CAKE
RECIPES
Minnehaha Cake.

One-haIf cup butter. one and one-half
cups sugar, three eggs, one cup MILK
two and one-ha1f cups -four, two tea
spoons baking powder. one teaspoon
vanilla Mix dry ingredients. Cream but
ter and sugar, add beaten yolks and
vanilla, then. alternately. the milk and
flour. Beat well. and in three layers
In quick oven. Put together with fruit
filing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Chinese Commission Coming.

The state Department has been ad-
yised through the American legation al
pekin that the Chinese government has
aODoiDted a commission to study COM
T6ercfal conditions abroad. The prcsi-
dent of the commission is Yang Shin
oh'f and associated with him are Wang
Ch'inEckia, senior secretary Of the boar
OF commerce, and several other prOmi-
nent Chinese. The commission has been
directed TO proceed frst to the United
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

Moving pictures and sacred concerts
in Washington theatsrs on Sunday have
brought forth loud and frequent pro-
tests from church people in the city.
The Methodist Protestant Christian En-
deavor yesterday wrote the ComissiOn-
ers on the subject and urged the rigid
enforcement Of the law prohibiting the
opening OF the theaters on Sunday.
Members OF the society recommend the
passage OF legislation on the subject,
should none now exist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
LOCAL MENTION.
aMalt1 Bread Owes

its steady and growing popularity to merit
alone Highly nourishing-delicious and
appstizing. Every member of your family
viii enjoy it. Fresh daily at grocers', &c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

Satin skin powder being best made it's
best for you. Flesh. white. pink. brunette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22

SIC z St c. A. Muddiman & Co, 1905 G st.
Gas and Electric Drop Lights. Lamps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Specialists in Sea Foods.
Complain of Sunday Shows.

'hila. Oyster & Chop House. 5s 18th NV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-22
Tells Of Unsanitary Surroundings.

Miss Green's address caused her list
ensrJ to start in amaZement- She told
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-26
1T WASN'T ON THE BILL.
Part of Swimming Exhibition That
Was Not Advertised.

An exhibition occurred at Coffln's
swimming tank Sunday afternoon
that wasn't on the bills, says the va
kima Republic. Word went around
in the neighborhood that an expert
swimmer was about to give an exhi-
bition IN the tank.
A crowd, composed mostly of ladies',
gathered to witness It. The gentle
man who was to do the stunt retired
at the proper time to put on his bath
ing suit, and presently reappeared
through the side of the tent minus
any costume at all. This premature
appearance was not his fault. When
about to put on the bathing suit ht
leaned against the canvas wall, think
Ing 1t was backed up by a wooder
support. The canvas wasn't strong
and his weight split 1t open.
The crowd scattered in great haste
but the best record made for swift
ness made by anyone was that Of thu
swimmer In getting back into th'
tent through the unfortunate hole tina
| he came out of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-26
More Fine Pianos Sold
in One Week Than
Ever Before In the
History Of the
Business in
Pendleion.

Mr.. Rogers Just returned from trip
to the Athena and Helix territory,
where they disposed of three beautiful
uprights, besides two elegant CHICK
ering BABIES. In Pendleton today
he sold a beautiful Baby Grand. This
Is proof conclusive that the HOUSE
OF HIGHEST QUALITY is the place
to buy fine pianos.
The Eilers Piano House have the
finest and most varied line OF self
playing pianos on the market. Among
them may be mentioned the WEBER,
STECK AND WHEELOCK PIANOI.A
Pianos, besides a number of other diff
ferent makes, all of them OF the
HIGHEST QUALITY. Any one who
contemplates purchasing an elegant
instrument cannot afford TO even
consider another player OF any kind
until they have fully investigated the
Eilers' line. Every instrument sold
by them is sold under positive guar
antee, and their motto Ii "SATISFAC-
TION GUARANTEED OR MONEY
REFUNDED" Their prices on every
instrument in the musical line is from
$4,000 to $500 lower than the same
grade of goods of that of any ot/er
dealer in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
| Call and see them at