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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

From the 5OOOO,OOO or more eggs
which were rushed into New York to
meet the Easter demand, 10 the lilies
and roses which are the Indispensable
aljuncts Of the day, this has been the
dearest Easter in years. TO be sure
fresh hens eggs were to be had at 25
cents dozen, but the goose eggs
which are largely used for fancy dec
orations sold as high as a dollar a
dozen. But wnen 1t came to fresh
flowers, that was a different matter.
Easter lilies were very scarce owing
to the delayed return Of the steamer
sent to Bermuda for cargo Of the
flowers symbolic Of the close Of Lent.
As a result, the supply was very short
mot more than 100000 blossoms
against 100000 last year--an1 prices
ranged from % cents to 81 cents each
The new and popular Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt" rose was SO scarce that
the price was anything that might be
asked. As to the flowers more COM
mon for gifts and decorations, orchids
cost from two dollars apiece up to
much higher prices for the finer vari-
cites. Ameican Beauty roses were
from so to SO for an ordinary bunch.
At these prices many Of the big hotels
and cafes on Broadway ana Fifth Ave-
nue. expended as high as $4,000 or
$4,000 for carnations, roseq and other
flowers for decorations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

Conservative estimates have 1t that
New York's daily aggregate Of vertic-
al travel incident to the use Of stairs
alone totals 10000 miles, consumes
nearly five years Of time and involves
power. All this Is the total for but a
single day; In year the city's resi-
dents spend 1850 years in getting up
and down-that is, In vertical travel.
At minimum at least 5,OO0,O 900 stair
trips Of a single flight eacn are made
daily; for not only is this means Of
vertical travel necessary in homes,
stores and the older Office buildings,
but also forreaching the subway or ell
waited lines. In a word, New York IL
face to face with the necessity for
saving her citizens the time and ener-
gy now expended for vertical travel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

James Bryce, the new British Am
bassador, made n bold and nnttering
bid for the nigh regard OF Gothamites
at bis very first public appearance in
the Chamber Of Commerce n few years
ago, he predicted that within thirty
Or forty years New York will become
"the largest aggregation Of population
upon the eartn, Just as 1t Ia now the
greatest gateway for commerce. But
Mr. Bryce spoke conservatlvely ns be-
comes an Engllshman. New York
herself expects to reach that partcu-
lar spot In the lime light within the
next dozen years, when her population,
II the present rate OF increase Is main
talned, will be somtnlng like eight mil
lions. According to the United States
Census Bulletin which has just arrived
from Wash lngton, the population Of
the metropolis In 1906 was 4,113,O43.
But even Uncle Sam did not take cog
nizance Of all the elements Of our
greatness. There are few other
things in which the metropolis makes
them funded debt Of $474, 653, 205.12
which Is more than s115 per capita Of
population. Its budget of expenses for
the past year was more than one third
that Of the National Government
$379,114,141,62, to be exact, while the
gross receipts were $37O,527,713, of
which 1t spent all but s1S,27S,OO0,4s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

come-from Montreal, Three Riverss
Quebec, Ottawa, Kingston. Toonto,
Hamilton. London, and many other
smaller towns and villages In Onta-
rio. The army of spenders are out
for a good tlme-and they get II to
tune of s1,O0O,O00 for the ten days they
are here. Nothing is too good for the
Canadians Something like 10000 OF
them have spent the holidays at the
very best hotels In Longacre square
and along Broadway and Fifth Ave-
nue..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

The clock ticks and ticks the time
away,
Shortening up our lives each day
Eat, drink and be merry,
For some day you will be where,
You can't get Rocky Mountain Tea.
Free Samples atFrank Hart's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

Thirty days treatment for kidney
bladder troubles and rheumatism, for
N.0O. Your money refunded IL not
satisfied. Pineules contain no alco-
mol. Do not derange tho stomach.
Basy to take Sold by Frank Hart's
Drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-07

That is, the Man in the Well
Made Clothes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

means of tooth brush or use it often, as it
destroys the enamel
Rubbing the teeth up and down vigorously with
wet towel will also whten them, but it takes
much longer time than the pumce stone.
But good teeth are not all that is necessary
to pretty mouth. You should also have prettv
lips, but if you permit them to become chapped
and cracked they will not be pretty, and besides
not wanting to SMILE you will not be able to-
Cracked lips may be the result of several things.
one of which is nervous habit of biting them.
Wetting the lips also has the effect of chappine
them; and in cold weather the breath something's
freezes on the veil, and so causes the lips to crack
Naselne or cold cream should be used at once
when the lips have cracked Camphor ice is
also good. Another good ointment is made of
glycerine and rose water; and another lis com.
posed of equal parts of vaseline lanoine and
almond oil. In cold weather one of these ont-
ments should be applied thicky just before 90.
ing out and removed with soft cloth.
AN UGLY HABIT.
Ii your health is good your lips should naturally
have good color. Do not make the mistake of
trying, to color them artihcaIy but instead
doctor yourself, so as to improve either your cir
culation or your digestion, according to vour
need.
Another cause of an ugly mouth is the grim.
aces which many women make unconsciously. In
speaking they unconsciously pull their mouths
down at the corners, purse up their Inns. or
move their lips unnecessarily. An authority upon
the subject has said that in order to Obtain real
beauty and womanly repose, woman should not
move her lips at all in speaking Certainly II
you will attempt to follow this rule Won will
break yourself of the habit of many dis6Surinp
grmaces.
Practice speaking in front of mirror hold.
ing your lips steady all the time and Won will
soon find that if you cannot succeed in keenino
| your lips quiet in ordinary conversation. AT least
you will have lost the tendency to distort vour
| mouth '
! Many persons are troubled with bad breath
and there is no excuse for it, 1t may be due 10
various causes. Decayed teeth will produce H.
and diseased condition of the nose, throat and
! tonsils Diseases of the lungs and stomach viii
also produce bad breath. Other causes hesides
disease produce a bad breath Among these are
nervousness, anxiety and going without food for
some time.
If you are troubled with bad breath Won sbould
use antiseptic sprays for the nose and wasbes
for the mouth. For this purpose use soda mini
tablets or japanese pastilles. Charcoal tablets
cardamon seeds orris root and flag root are also
good.
But do not depend upon these 10 cover a had
breath. You should endeavor TO find out the roo,
Of the trouble and see that it is removed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

while the bones soft and growing rapidly, and
at the first sign of crookedness, try to interest
the child in some game or exercise that will tend
Ito correct the difficulty.
To straighten bow legs, hold the heel of the
foot in the right hand, grasp knee with other
straighten out leg gently but firmly with quick
pulling movement; hold the leg straight.
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE.
For knock knees, massage the knees, encircling
them with the hands and giving wringing move
ment. The same movement around the ankles will
straighten them. Always massage the legs from
the feet upward beginning with the right foot.
Massaging the back and spine will often quiet
the most nervous child and send it off to sleep
soothed and happy. Keep sharp watch on the
child's spinal column. When there is an inclna-
ton to stopping shoulders, it's more often than
not the clothing. Carriers that pull too tightly
will soon cause the shoulders to stoop and the
chest to drop, and badly arranged clothing has
given many a child an ncurable stoop or narrow,
sunken chest for life.
The end of stormy day frequently finds the
children of the house -natured and fretful-
usually because they have been kept indoors all
day, with no opportunity Of filling their lungs
with fresh air. This might all be avoided. When
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
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Clear wall space somewhere about the house,
against which large sheet of paper may be tack
ed. Place the child against this, and with thin
book or rule placed upon his head, the exact
height may be obtained. Write the name and
height of each child and date of measurement.
You will find this great source of in
terest to them and quite an incentive toward
holding themselves straight
HEAVY BOOKS THROW BODY OUT OF ITS
PROPER POISE.
Carrying weights out of proportion to the child s
strength is a frequent source of misery in
after life. A common practice, most pernicious in
Its effects, and overlooked by even the most
watchfu parents, is that of carrying school books
OF great weight. This habit alone, repeated day
after day, will distort the soft bones of the child
into injurious positions. The shoulders are made
crooked and often the hips are displaced to such
an extent that the spine is affected.
If it is necessary for the child to carry books
to and from school, the best method is to
sling them knapsack fashion over his back which
distributes the weight evenly on the shoulders.
Too much stress cannot be laid upon the im
portante of keeping the little bodies straight
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

or embarrassing to a woman than the
~ possession of a set of ugly teeth. She
E9E4SAJ hates to smile for fear of revealing a
row of yellow, uneven teeth, and she
is obliged to restrain her mirth lest she should
undergo the modification of seeing someone stop
laughing in order to look at her open mouth.
She envies the woman with the regular white
teeth who can laugh to her hearts content, and
who, if the truth be told smiles much oftener
and laughs longer than is really necessary.
Are you of these unfortunates, my dear?
If so, do not despair for with patience you may
remedy the trouble entirely, and certainly you
improve matters to great extent.
! suppose the trouble is either that you are
careless or that those who had charge of you
when you were child allowed you to be careless
then. This latter is fault for which parents
cannot be too severely condemned. They should
see to it that their children brush their teeth
regularly with good powder, and that they are
sent to the dentists periodically to have their
teeth examined.
1t is merely matter OF care my DEAR so
please sit up and listen to what l have to say
about it. In the first place, you should wash
your teeth after every meal, and once day at
least with powder. Do not use soap or any
tooth wash containing soap, as soap has the
effect of making the teeth yellow
TOOTHBRUSH MANIPULATION.
Wash the left side of the mouth with the right
hand, and the right side of the mouth with the
left hand Most people wash both sides of the
mouth with the right hand, and this is why the
right side is attacked by decay much sooner than
the left. 1t is not cleaned so thoroughly as the
other side, and the tartar therefore collects in
the teeth and decays there.
After rinsing the teeth, take a piece of dental
floss and insert it in the spaces between the
large molars, so as TO remove any tartar which
you have been unable to remove with the brush
Select "a good, stiff brush, for that is the only
kind which will cleanse the teeth. If your gum.
are tender use a softer brush for awhile educat
ing yourself up gradually to a stiff one
The teeth should be brushed up and down. no
sideways, for the latter motion, besides falling e
cleanse the teeth thoroughly often causes th,
gums to bleed.
Do not allow the brush TO remain wet aftel
using, with the powder and the impurities from
the mouth, these decay and render the brusl
unfit for use. Rinse il thoroughly each time afte
using, and occasionally dip it into boiling water
If the teeth are yellow or show little greer
spots are the junction with the gums use littl
powdered puniee stone. Moisten it slightly an,
apply il TO the teeth by means Of an orang
wood stick, or a matchstiek sharpened to a point
DO not apply the pumiee stone wholesale b
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

piled at once. One Of the first causes of head
ache is too rapid growth The remedy for this
would be to keep the child from overwork and
feed him on cooling foods and little meat.
Indigestion is another cause for headache and
is generally the result of improper food or over
eating. For this form of headache proper food
and regular hours for eating are the only rene
dies. -Four hours is the limit of time child
should go without food during the day. Meals at
regular intervals and nothing in between should
be household rule
Many headaches come from sleeping in badly
aired rooms Winter and summer the sleeping
rooms should be well aired The children's beds
should be placed well out of the drafts and
window opened at least ten inches even in cold
weather. See that their eyes are well sheltered
from the light
Headaches sometimes have a nervous origin. In
such cases the head should be kept cool bv cold
applications and the feet warm by hot foot baths.
In case of hereditary headaches plenty of fresh
air and, if possible, sea bathing are recon-
mended.
DON'T WHIP THE CHILDREN
The old iron-clad methods of punishment arc
happily fast passing away. There has been a
vast change in public sentiment during the last
few years. The rod is spared" these davs bv
humane parents; so are the dark closet and other
horrors But, it may be asked, do the gentle re-
proofs, the chilling looks, the deprivation of
treats, accomplish the much to be desired re-.
suits? Are the children better behaved than of
yore?
There may not ,be so much outward fear of
their elders There may be less awe and rever-
ence; fewer outward and visible signs of an in
ward respect for authority, but surely there is
less inward, corroding rebellion
While children may not love their parents anv
more, they on better terms with them than
formerly. The father who is chummy with his
boy, who gets down to the eager inquiring rest
less little soul and explains visits and encour-
ages, does not need to cut birch CAD or buy a
horsewhip in order to maintain discipline And
the mother who sympathizes, cuddles and plays
with her children can keep her slippers on her
feet and her hairbrush on the dressing table
The holding off of children is fruitful source OF
disohedience. They need love, tenderness and
sympathy as much as flowers need air and sun,
shine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

UTQ HERE are unlimited possibilities for
beautiful hand-work on a baby's long
asSszs coat. For these coats the heaviest Of
I@GGsSgj silks chosen, and made with deep
capes coming almost half way down the
cloak. This gives additional space for needle
work. On one that | saw a rose design was
chosen for the embroidery, the silk was a cream
color, the front and lower edge of the coat was
worked with conventional border design of large
rosebuds and leaves, making border about five
inches wide At the two square corners of the
coat the pattern broadened out into an uncon-
ventional design of the same flower, which COW
cred considerable of the silk. The cape was edged
with three-nch border to match in design, and
at the corners broadening out on the coat, COW
ering the whole of the cape. The tiny Dutch
cap to be worn with it of the same silk,
edged with a narrow border and one-half
inches wide, the design at the corners going out
and covering the whole cap. The coat and cap
were lined with creamco!ored quilted silk, and the
cape, coat and cap edged with accordion peated
Liberty silk three inches wide.
DISCIPLINE VS.. FREEDOM
There are two distinct ways of bringing up
children. One is by discipline and aims at teach
ing self-contro. by imposing nabitual submission
to the control of others, The other works in the
opposite direction, and aims at freedom
The child is encouraged to do what is right
from inner conviction and to learn wisdom by
experience That the former method is harmful
is selfevident, and requires no discussion; still,
it is surprising that so many young married folk
should show tendency to return to it, and say
that it is harmful part of modern child wor-
ship to argue and reason with children while
they are still young and before they are able to
reason.
One thing is certain, and it is that the mother
who puts her child on platform of friendship
and equality comes nearest to success in her
method, Driving children may get them past a
particular difficulty, but leading them teaches
them how to get past the next difficulty by them
selves, and this alone is education-teaching chill
dren to stand alone
CAUSE OF HEADACHE IN CHILDREN
Many children are afflicted with headache
This is not natural state of affairs and tn,
cause should be investigated and the remedy ap
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

the weather prohibits outdoor amusements, open
the windows, both top and bottom, in the play
room dress the children though they were go
ing out, and let them romp and play to their
hearts content. Don't let your children grow up
with weak lungs and contracted chests just from
lack of plenty of good fresh air.
The introduction of wand exercises on such an
occasion will be found beneficial, inasmuch as il
differs from the usual form of exercise
ADRIENNE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
A Woman Fights Lions

While giving an exhibition Of his power over
fourteen full-grown lions and tigers at the Schu-
mann Circus, Berlin, Herr Peters, popular tam
er, was suddenly attacked by all the animals at
the same time. The audience, mainly composed
of children, was terrorstricken, and fled to the
doors shrieking.
With wonderful presence of mind the tanners
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

wife and few attendants entered the cage
armed with iron bars and engaged in terrible
struggle with the animals After much diff
Guilty the tanner was rescued. and although Sc
riousy wounded and streaming with blood, he
pluckiy saluted the terrified audience before
leaving the cage. Nine. Peters was also very
seriously wounded in rescuing her husband.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

Mile. Adrienne requests her cor
respondents to write only on mat
ters pertaining exclusively to by.
giene, beauty and little things of
the toilet.
All letters must be legibly writ
ten on one side of the paper.
Where private correspondence IS
necessary. a self-addressed and
stamped envelope must accom-
pany the letter. AS this supple
ment is made up several weeks in
advance, correspondents must ne
cessarily wait that length of time
for their answers.
ADRIENNE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

I%l Il strength must be assiduousy cultivated
RSS,sSzd if maturing years to bring strong,
GssHS&) welldeveoped and women.
And it falls to the lot of most mothers
to shoulder this responsibility, who in many cases
directly responsible for the i'll health of their
children, not through willful neglect, but from
ignorance, sometimes of even the simplest rules
of hygiene
This lack of knowledge results in many weak
nesses which crop out in later years, greatly 10
the detriment of the general health
The growth and development of child until
it reaches the age of 10 or II years greater than
at any other time, and it is during this period
that the greatest care should be taken to pre-
vent any habits which will result in crookedness
or malformation of the body later in life.
The bones of child are very soft, and when
we realize that a surgeon can bend and twist
them with his hands, it can be seen that it is
very easy for the bones of children to be changed
in shape and pressed into injurious positions un,
der unfavorable conditions
CROOKED BACKS-ROUND SHOULDERS
Probably of the most common deformities,
and one which could be easily prevented, is
crooked back. This is enough of Disagreement
in itself; but unfortunately it frequently leads to
much more serious complications, such as spine or
hip disease. Keep the little back straight, and
the chances are that the rest of the body will
fall into proper position.
First Of all, interest the child in sitting and
standing correctly with the shoulders and back
straight Most children are anxious to grow tall,
and it will encourage them if a record of their
growth is kept. This is especially so when there
are several children in family, as each one is
anxious to outdo the other in the matter of add
ing few inches to the stature, or which to their
minds implies becoming grown up"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

FI.AVIA-Don't be afraid of sunshine and
fresh air They offer you bloom and color
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
Little Talks to Mothers

HERE are unlimited possibilities for
beautiful hand-work on baby's long
coat. For these coats the heaviest of
silks are chosen, and made with deep
oonaa coming almost half ,yav down the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
The Care of the Mouth and Teeth

HERE is nothing much more annoying
or embarrassing to a woman than the
possession of a set of ugly teeth, She
hates to smile for fear of revealing a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
TONIC FOR THE SCALP.

M. d. assume that while sick and weak
your hair was left uncared for, which would
account for the failing out to an alarming de,
gree" of which you write. Massage of the scalp
Is the first and best remedy. The following for
mula will also be helpful:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03
- 5h0maHzY
ant H/6S US MaaS N00HSu
hy AHaXY SnhuNd00@S

SYV1T is in childhood that health, beauty and
XII strength must be assiduously cultivated
$S,@Ssd if maturing years are to bring strong
ssHssk) welldeyeloped men and women.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-03

KATHERINE.-A woman who leads an active
life, yet gets very little sleep, cannot hope tc
retain her beauty or health for any length ol
time A complete rest for from seven to eight
hours nightly must be, cultivated until it be
comes a fixed habit. Have a regular hour fol-
rising and retiring, and do not deviate from il
unless forced to- See answer below.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-12-18
CHAPTER xxx
The message,

"If the secret were only my own
I would not hesitate moment"
Walter said 'Be patient a little
longer l am quite sure that Ra-
venspur will tell you when the
proper time comes. Once we are on
board the yacht there will be no
occasion for further secrecy. An
other hour, and We shall be on our
way"
Vera persisted no further. The
band had just ceased playing, and
there was a sudden rush of guests
into the garden. Just for moment
Vera stood in the midst o ia laugh
ing, chattering group of friends,
then she managed to slip away UNI
seen. She wanted to be alone.
Vera was busy with her thoughts
when a footman came up. He had
a note on a tray, which he handed
tot Vera. with the intimation that
there was no reply. So far as Vera
could tell, the handwriting was
quite strange to her.
"Who brought this?" she de-
handed. B
1T was left by some kstrange
man, miss" the servant said. Il
was to give it to you at ONCE when
you were alone, If possible"
(To be continued)N