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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
HOW TO HOLD x
SKIRT PROPERLY

To carry skirts-at least the modern
ones that are fashionable nCs-grace-
fully or evenly or even conf JItIbly, f.
an'crt that must be practiced, end every
woman should study the best ana at the
same time the most becoming way 70
lift a circular. gored, or short walking
length skirt
A style Of holding a skirt that is
suited 10 one woman viii often make
another ridiculous. especially when
they are the extremes of embOnpoint or
sIendemess. ana FOR This reason one
must work out au individual method
that best hts her figure.
To hold q circular skirt-such as is
popular now-in "a becoming way bend
the body slightly at the Waistiine,
dropping the right hand as far down
the back as it viii reach,
Then with the finger tips take opposite
the knees the edges of tSJ of the bdch
folds or CORES gather them into ltght
but firm loop and pull gently around the
upward uutil on "A line Nth the nip
then bend the wrist slightly. so II VIII
be comfortable, and rest the hand on
the nip bone, 50 that there Will be no
strain on the muscles OF the arm.
II he skirt is 50 long that the bottom
on the opposite side touches the ground
a few horizontal folds should be made
ia the material al the same time the
CORES in the back are gathered together
ana then there Will be no chance FOR
the skirt 10 drag. for the cloth viii be
held so tightly that the lmpTOViseu
plaIts viii stay IN place.
Or II a woman wishes and has DOIn
hands free she can hold the folds and
give a balance 10 her figure that It
would otherwise be without
Carrying a fun gathered skirt, such
as is often worn 10 the opera. receptions
and for dinners. is quite simple mat
ter. for IL Is nothing more than making
a bag by folding the ends of hand
kerchief together.
The skirt is picked up with the thumbs
and forenngers al the back by the bot
tom or edge OF the hem and straighJen
at the Waisuline while the hands are eX-
tending as far to right and left as they
will reach.
When the material has been settled
in folds around the waist, with one hand
holding the two sides together in front
the skirt IL caught Cp directly in the
middle OF the front and the three edges
are held firmly IN either the right or left
hand. Held IN this way under an opera
cape or long coat. frOCk with train
or one that Is unusually long can be
managed with little difficulty.
Short skirts, always a problem 10
carry. should be very carefully held or
they viii make a woman look undigni-
ned.
The problem in lifting a skirt that is
a walking length is 20 gather the folds
or pleats up in the back so that they
will not be spattered with mud in walk
ing, and not TO take the material from
either side.
To DO this successfully takes prac-
tice, and the average woman will have
to bend Tar back at the waist line. get
the folds directly in the back between
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
REGULAR FEEDING OF INFANTS
RESPONSIBLE FOR GOOD HEALTH
Food Should Be Given Only at Certain Hours.
Mistake to Overfeed

daily. and at intervals 10 may be given
a few spoonsfuls of boiled water cooled.
No water that has not been boiled
should ever be given TO "a baby. The old
practice of giving herb teas at this time
is IroWned upon now by all specialists.
After the third day food is given often
er. A. rule twice through she night
Is enough, but once every TWO hours
through the day 20 half-past seven IN
the evening is none too often. Occasion
ally this Is not enough to nOurish some
babies and the hungry cry viii make
Itself heard. In this case give the baby
more. but be- very sure that IL is hunger
and not pain or temper that Is causing
the cry. A mother will soon learn 10
know the difference ia these cries, which
/ viii describe another time. What !
have said about nursing applies equally
TO bottle feeding.
II the child Is to feed from a bottle
the milk must be thoroughly sterilized,
a piece Of work best done by the mother.
for IL q most important one, and the
haby's very life may depend upon its
being done properly. Regular pasIeur-
cd is given by DIT. Emelyn Coolidge that
/ have never found Improved upon.
From quart bottle of pure milk
carefully skim from the top six ounces,
add 10 this Jwenty-four ounces Of
boiled water.-in which are dissolved
three tedspOOnfuls of graduated sugar
or six OF milk sugar, a pinch OF BIZ
carbonate of soda or one and one-half
ounces of lime water.
Mix all these in large jug and divide
the contents into ten nursing bottles.
Cork each tightly with a fresh linen
plug. place upright in pan filled with
cold water and let the water heat with
the bottles in it until the water is at "a
temperature OF ll5 degrees
This latter IS easily known by plung-
ing in a wooden thermometer.
The bottles on being removed from the
water are put where they will be kept
cold, and as each is needed it is placed
I'm warm water 10 heat the contents 10 q
natural warmth. When just warm the
linen cork is removed and the nipple
placed on.
For the first week each bottle should
contain two ounces of food. the next
three weeks it should be slowly Increased
until at the end OF the month the baby
Is getting three and a half ounces.
If this formula seems not quite TO
agree with the baby. use an ounce less
cream and an ounce more water. What
suits one digestion may not suit all, but
the formula given is one thar has gen
orally proved very satisfactory.
Washing out "A babys mouth each
time before feeding should never be
omitted. The washing consists merely
I'm gently sWabhing II with a Bit of soft
linen or gauze wet with warm water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
SILKS WILL BE VERY
STYLISH NEXT SPRING

SILK Will evidently be the fayOTite ma
teriaI for street and house wear next
spring that is. 'rajah nOuveate or
novelties" foulards. and pritned chinons
will be popular with women who always
adopt the latest styles; for already,
though the winters not half gone. thess
new goods are being purchased for
Southern wear. and Il fine display OF
them is ON exhibition at Lord q Taylor
Broadway and Twentieth streets
The novelties in -'Ta jail" shown in this
opening which commences today, are
remarkably attractive and VIII be be-
coming 10 the average woman, for they
are in both light and dark shades and
SO are appropriate for street sui-, as
well as Tor afternoon gowns They are
equally smart too. IN plain c0loTs. broad
ana narrow stripes and ia large and
small checks.
Though the material-raiah-Is not
new the designs % be worn are original
and Ia the uneven weave that is So
much liked VIII make up into most ef-
fectiEe costumes These novelties are
only tW6nty-seEeu inches wide while the
plain Cul0rs are thirty inches in width
The plain TaJahs are less expensive
than the novelties for they SEA- for So
a yard, while the plaids and checks cost
$3.50 and Sl5g.
Like the rajah weave, though of "a
uucA HiSlct IuSlCEr Is a new material
called mirage de fantastic. IL is made
only 10 the light pastel shade. 50 will
be used more Tor afternoon and evening
frocks than for street suits. Ii is mar
row. tWenty-fOur inches. and costs sl.25
q yard.
The fCulards shown are decIdley
pretty, ard unlike those that lave been
worn the past two or three seasons.
for none OF them is OF a floral design
Instead, the backgrounds are OF wide
or narrow stripes, with geometric OF
scroll patterns.
As 10 the handsome printed chifons
and crepe de chine. for reception and
evening robes, women have had moth
ing in years as attractive as are the ones
in this exhibition. These sheer mate
rails in the Hight evening shades are
unusual. because Of the elaborate pat
terms of huge roses. rose vines and
clusters of leaves that run in stripes
through the material These designs are
so made that the waists are either plain
OF have small stripes Of leaves through
them, while the skirt has a larger pat
tern. with occasional roses twisted IN
with the vines, and a bunch Of full
blown flowers forming a sort Of border
NJ the bottom. Prices range from 81 80
a yard upward, the elaborate ones cost
ing SO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26

THEATER AND STREET HATS
NOW FOR SALE At BARGAIN PRICES
Small Models Favortes- Fascinating Toques and
Handsome Evening Hats Reduced
to Half Price.

The woman who IL strong enough TO
resia buying hats at this time Of year
can rest assured thst she has sufficient
courage TO face brayely any trial that
may come to her from now on in life.
The great reduction sales offer such
irresistible MISUNDERSTANDING little
toques practically Civ en- away and hand
soule theater mats that viii serve per
fecuy well with light gowns for the
South Or later on in the summer
offered at the most ridicuiously low
prices. Then the hats that were bought
last autumn have assuredly grown
shabby by now. and then this year
there has been a decided change Ia the
fashionable models during the last two
months Small hats have grown FAR
smaller, and the large picture hat has
increased somewhat in size. and in shape
has altered astonishingly-
For the morning and with a fur coat
most adorable little fur hats worn,
and they are altogether unlike any
thing seen early in the winter. The
smartest fur tOques are really absurd
~ small They are round and from
three TO i've inches in height. with the
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a high double aigreIte or maribOut Tip.
Sometimes flowers are seen on these tiny
hats. but feathers ana birds are evi-
IDENTIFY preferred. With white furs a lit
tie white Iur tOque with stin quilts 20
match the shade of the gown is I'M
deniably attractive, but IL is equally
pretty carried out in any cOlOring.
one does not often see the large black
picture hat this year save with a re-
cepJiOn costume Of black cloth or velvet.
Every costume must show distinctly
that IL was designed solely for the one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
Office Furniture

OUR Department of Office
| Furniture is equipped with
everything requisite TO the
furnishing of a modern Office. a
bank, a committee room, etc. Com
plete aSsortmentS and latest and best
styles Of Office Furniture.
Roll-tOp Desks, Flat-top Desks,
Standing Office Desks, Typewriter
Desks, Typewriter and Letter-pTeSS
Stands, Revolving Office Chairs.
Stationary Office Chairs, Stationary
Bookcases, Revolving Bookcases,
Sectional Bookcases, Sectional Fill
ing Devices, Office and Library Ia
bleS, WardrobeS, Leather Furniture,
etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
Vests and Stockings

J. old vests are useful FOR making
ChiIdreu's petucoat-bodices, but they
viii require TO Doe butJouholed round the
edge
2. The small pieces can D. made into
bags To put ia the medicine chest 20 be
filled with hot salt Cam0mLe flowers.
etc, in cases Of illness; OF for amy uL the
purposes for which flannel would be
useful
g. The best of the stocking legs can Zoe
tackled into the dress sleeves for the
winter.
4. All the scraps Of vests, blankets and
the feet OF stockings can be cut up small.
and they make tine most beautifully soft
cushions, superior even 20 feathers, says
Woman's Life.
Should the owner not require these
articles. they would always form accept
abe gifJs ar winter time 10 those poorer
than themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26

More young babies are oveTfed than
are starved, for "a young mother is SO
apt to think that her OFFSPRING is hungry
oT not being properly Iuurished that
1000 is given ia season ana out with
disastrous results IN digestion II is
appalling the number OF mothers who
Iced their babies every time the in
Iauts cry. regarding food as the quick
est means of quieung them. SO IL is
log time being, but IL not only makes
the baby "a young tyrant, but the feed
ing time is so irregular that the child
cannot be expected 10 thrive one of
the most important things in cOnuec-
tion with a baby ana especially a very
Young one, b. that IL SHALL be given
uourishmeut at regular times, day and
night, and that the time shall not vary
DID the least unless for some very specific
cause, such as iIluess or the like. Equal
Is important is il that the same quanti-
" shall always be given. II may seem
unnecessary 10 some young mothers
carefully To measure the milk for "a
bottle fed infant. bur il is not unim-
portant. IL is absolutely essential. Reg
ularity in all things is the keynote TO
health in a baby. Unless measured the
quantity Os food is bound 10 vary from
time To time
For the first few weeks of the baby $
existence IL sleeps almost niue-tenths of
The time ana must be walked for its
food IL must also be kept awake while
eating. The practice of letting an infant
sleep while taking nOurIshment is not a
good one, for the child never takes il all
under such circumstances. II IS so long
that the time between meals is short
cned. At least fifteen minutes or even
twenty should be taken for each feed
ing, less than that is too rapid, re-
sulting In throwing OF later, or al least
IN uiCCOughs. II the child tries To eat
too rapidly the f0Od may be taken from
81 for a minute or TWO al "A time
As the new baby viii be sleeping when
feeding time comes il viii be necessary
10 wake IT, and a young mother must
not make the mistake of thinking IL
better for the child 10 sleep on. To the
contrary. food is Imperative, and the
baby win 90 10 sleep at once after tax
ing, II the meal is agreeing as II should.
If the child is fretful and waking after
eating IL is sure sign that something
Is wrong.
A breast fed baby Is more likely to
thrive than one bottle fed unless FOR
some reason the natural food fails TO
agree or 10 nOurish il. In this case a
physician must decide, but the EFFORT
should be made by any mother Ia do IT,.
The flrsJ few days of the Child's life
1t should be nursed four OF I'VE times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
WOmen'S Gowns,
Dressing SaCqueS,
KimOnOS, Etc.

A TTENTION is called to the
n following items in Women'S
garments - Gowns, Kmo-
nos, Dressing Sacques, and Skirts, of
eiderdow!;, flannelette, outing fan
mel, knitted wool, etc. Warm gar
mentS for house and street wear,
and very reasonably priced:
Outing Flannel Gowns. in neat
pink and blue striped effects. EnC
tSacn. '-.ss.s'...ttss.sss.sz ~
White Outing Flannel Skirts. ENC
t-ae-A. .--------- - -
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, 81 m
fitted hack, loose front Each. AsOO
Outing Flannel Kimonos. in 50 M
neat figured effects Each < wv
F'lannelette Negligees, ftted 50 En
pack. Value sf.50. Each......,ss < ~
Knitted Wool Skirts, in pink. ST M
black. and navy blue. Each..a INV
Third f1OoT-Eieventh 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines

~ UR Sewing Machines are the
! most perfect and complete
productions on the market
today. They are made by picking
the best points from all other ma
chimes, and they are complete with
every new device for convenience
and fine work. They are easy run
ming, full bali-beaTing and splendid
working throughout.
They are made in quite number
of models, reaching from the perfect
machine with the least cabinet work
at $500, to the fine Automatic"
machine, with drophead, at $500.
If you contemplate purchasing a
machine call and let US show you
the different models and demon
Strate their superior merits.
Satisfactory arrangements can be
made at the department for partizs
payments.
Second floor. c st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26

costume Nevertheless a handsome
black satin or velvet hat VIII prove
most seryiceable II one cannot have all
the hats that one would like. For
example. a theater hat of white or some
light shade is obligatory for anyone who
goes out a great deal too a restaurant
dinner, or supper, but otherwise a be
coming black hat will pass muster FOR
occasional use with light gown, and a
black hat. however. with street suit
of any decided shade IS out of the
question, for there are few shades in
cloth that black does not deaden and
make hOpclessly commonplace.
BY no means are all theater hats on
the large picture order. This year there
are many little silk and lace turbans
that are quite as dTessy as large hats.
and are infinitely MORE comfortable and
convenient. A theater chair is SO small
and narrow where one has TO hold or
stow away somewhere wrap, furs. and
large nat which always suffer, These
small hats can be made extremely be-
coming by arranging the hair so that
II Is very full and soft on the sides.
and in fact all round. Many contend
that plfs and curls are At present a
most necessary expense. but really al
most every woman can pun her own
hair naturally, or at any rare have IL
arranged quite loose and full, and then
UIe artificial hair VIII be quite unneces-
sary. Small clusters OF cuTis are still
worn and do, IL Is true. help 20 MI In
many gaps In hat that Is not Just the
right shape, but II is really better 10
hunt about until a hat is found that is
becoming, as it is then the brim can
always be hiled in with soft tuIle the
color OF the hair.
Large white picture hats are as effec-
tive and fashionable as ever with white
theater dresses. These hats have not
changed 10 any extent during the last
two months. but are as deliberately
trimmed as ever with maribOut. ostrich
feathers. aigreJtes, flowers, lace, and
far.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26


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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
A Special in
Sectional Bookcases

Attention is called 10 cur leader
model Stack" in either golden or
weathered oak, which is composed
of a top and base, one f3-inch sec
ton, one 12-inch section, one 9-inch
section, and non-binding doors;
duStproof, substantially made and
easy to set up.
Sl3.75 per Model Stack. "
Seventh floor, C ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26

the dsgers ana thumb, and pun them
straight zap To the hip. then turn the
wrist and rest IL on the back many
times before the action comes easily
and before one may hope 10 do il be-
Comingly.
The mistake most women make IN
holding their skirts Is that they pun
them So tight around their bodies that
the material looks strained and the
free action ia walking is restricted. Civ
ing the individual a most uugrace-ul
carriage one may have
Another error is 20 pulling the skirt
UP on one side an leaving IL 10 trail
along on the walk OF 30 the mud, max
ing a woman look Not only uuudy and
careless. but positively Iopsided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-26
To PreUenf BHnIonS.

Easy shoes with wide sOles and
straight heels viii be found the most
enectual preventive OF bGniOns on
the feet. When they exist, they can
be relieved by spreading thickly with
cold cream or some healing salve be
fore going to bed A round piece of
court plaster over the salve viii keep
Il in place ana save the bed clothes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-06
PUSH OREGON
TO THE FRONT
AN EASY WAY TO ADVERTISE THE
STATE
And Tell Our Eastern Friends ALI
About the Superior 0pportuni.
ties We Possess.

On April Goth last the oregonian
published special industrial edition
devoted exclusively to the exploitation
OF Oregon. 1t probably contained more
special and miscellaneous information
about Oregon that any one publication
that has ever been issued. II Is pecul-
iarly useful and valuable to the home.
seeker, because 1t gives the latest and
most reliable information about 80 many
different subjects that the homeseeker Is
naturally interested in. Almost every
department of industry Is specialized,
and both descriptive and statistical in
formation OF highly valuable character
Is given extensively, and in entertaining
form.
Residents of Oregon who knows its
advantages as compared with the con-
gested and depleted East, and who still
have friends back there whom they
would like to see here enjoying the
good things of this favored state, can
mid in a splendid work now without
cost and very little effort. II you think
your friend would be interested in
knowing more about Oregon and might
eventually become a valuable citizen,
send ihs name and address to the gen.
eral passenger agent OF the Oregon Rail.
way \ Navigation Company, and a copy
Of this special edition, with a complete
summary OF the several subjects treated,
carefully indexed, will be mailed to him
promptly. In this manner you may be
the means not only Of doing your friend
good turn. but OF helping to stimulate
the growth and prosperity of Oregon.
Don't forget that commencing Septem-
Der ! and continuing daily dor two
months, tickets will be on sale at almost
every railroad station in the East to
all points in Oregon and the Northwest
at what has come to be popularly known
as "colonist rates." These rates are the
cheapest general long distance rates
ever established, and enables one to
reach oregon from any part of the
United States at but trihe more than
one cent a mile. They are the greatest
incentive to colonization and progres.
sive home building of any known
agency, and ii the restless, dissatisfied
resident of the East is made to know
before -hand the advantages he can en-.
joy here, the problem is solved, and the
star of empire will continue to move
steadily westward.
Now is the time to spread the
gospel of Oregon, so that it may be
heard and needed by the time the rates
go into effect. Send one name or two,
or dozen, and you will be exerting
worthy influence toward the upbuilding
of our state. Send them to your nearest
Oregon Railroad 4 Navigation Company
agent, or to VIM, McNlurray, General
Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-06
Ths Limit Of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally accepted limitation Of
human life is many years below the at
tainment possible with the advanced
knowledge of which the race is now
possessed. The critical period, that de-
termines its duration, seems to be be.
tween 80 and 90; the proper care OF the
body during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then being
fatal to longevity. Natures best helper
after so is Electric Bitters, the scientific
tonic medicine that revitalizes every or.
gan Of the body. Guaranteed by
Charles Rogers. druggist. Soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-06

where We will try to work II out.
wish again to stress the fact again that
there IL nothing real nothing tangible
In this universe but idea about any one
subject. Sooner Of later oil men must
come TO the realization, must be con.
vinced Of this truthful Idea about
the given subject Let ns all work
In harmony, shoulder TO shoulder
hand in hand for the good, for the bene-
ut OF, for the upholding Of Astoria while
now we have created very seryiceable
machine for that purpose out OF our
Chamber OF Commerce. Remember this,
that In speculation. nearly nine parts
out OF the total Of ten are sentiment
purely, and that the building Of cities
always has had considerable OF the ele-
nient OF speculation In them. III the
men who founded Chicago Lad been
little further north, Duluth might have
with the same good reasons, been the
Chicago OF today. II our good fore
fathers had had the same mental mater.
ial that was possessed by those who
built Portland or Seattle, why then 0s-
toria would have been the metropolis
Of the Northwest today. Then why
not take fullest advantages Of the pre-
sent fortuitous occasion and work for
couple OF years as Astorians never have
worked. As ye SOW yc shall reap is a
saying from the Scriptures that most Of
YOU are familier with, but no axiom Is
more true, more self.evident. Let us
SOW now In such way such seed as
will insure us harvest, God sending the
rain.