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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
HARD PILLOWS ON plvAN.
Should Be Arranged SO as to supper,
the Softer Ones.

Every one does not know that
wide divan Is made more comfortable
by having at its back two huge, hard
pillows that will support the softer
ones.
II is usual to heap up a great variety
OF these extra soft ones on a large
divan so that anyone sitting OF reclin.
Ing may arrange them according to
ones comfort.
These are needed, II IL true. but
they also need a support. The wall Is
usually too far back from the front
edge OF the divan TO serve. The two
large pillows made OF the material
which covers the divan are not only
comfortable, but artistic.
They may be stuffed with excelsior
into coarse muslin or ticking. then
covered with the chosen fabric. They
look better with a heavy cord around
the edging.
II the end Of the divan il against the
wall as well as It's side. third pillow
may be added to give an added frame
work to the little pillows.
This is not an expensive trick, but
II a housewife ever tries II she will
never let the divan go without this
! part of its equipment
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
DO you FEAR GROWING oLD1
Remain Lovable and Keep the Mind
Alert to the Times.

The future is not half so creepy to
the girl standing with unwilling feet
where the brook and river meet, as
II is to that same girl when she
reaches "the between age" and finds
age staring her in the face.
Every woman hates to grow old, and
the more vital has been her life, the
more filed with Joy and popularity,
the greater that hatred.
II is not pleasant to picture oneself
friendless, lonely and not wanted
around: TO feel ones hair and eyes
and teeth get the worse for wear, and
know that however tight your grip,
youth refuses to be held.
An old woman who Is lovable never
yet lacked love; the trouble is that so
many of us forget TO keep lovable. We
grow sour, or Disseminated or captious
and then blame our lack of friends on
our years.
The woman who need not fear grow
ing old is the woman who keeps alive
TO the times, whose mind is alert &c
the best I'm the world to-day rather
than raking over the past; who does
not worry, therefore does not fuss,
whose aim is young heart and II
achieving 1t forgets to fret ovei
wrinkles and bodily age.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Scraps Properly Treated Can Be Made
Useful In Many Ways.

Never throw away a scrap OF lace,
large or small, real or imitation, even
II II be badly solled. for II easily can
be washed and every scrap is worth
saving even II It is only enough to
trim a collar, add to stock or finish
the end OF a tie, and you know piece
OF lace seven or eight inches long
may be scanned at the two ends and
then be gathered tightly on the sell
wedge to make a dainty medallion to
insert into jabot or any other little
thing.
Save all pieces of velvet unless they
are hopelessly soiled and worn. Brush
them carefully and roll on a cylinder
OF cardboard and put away for future
use. They are sure to come in handy
at some time for trimming collar,
piping a waist, or even adding a wee
perky bow to the yoke of a waist.
The same treatment should be given
ribbons and scraps of silks and satin.
II carefully put away they will be
ready for refreshing waist or gown
without any cleaning or preparation.
Even allowing for the pieces which
may be used, II will not take long be
fore enough pieces have been saved
to make a handsome silk patchwork
quilt such as grandmother" used to
make or to have some of those stun
ming silk portieres made which blend
so well with the colors of almost any
room
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

Manager Plummer OF BriarcliN
Lodge a hotel at Briarcliff Manor. y.
Y, has erected on the hotel roof a
flying stage for the use OF aeronauts
and balloonlsts.
ours is the first public flying
stage" said the enterprlsing manager
the other day. but we shall all live
10 see the day when flying stages viii
be as common as horse blocks. For
the air thanks to the Wrights. is con
quered.
But at this stage-this flying stage.
so TO speak--the greatest caution is
needed IN aerial matters, or innhmer-.
able. innumerable, will be the deaths
OF aeronnuts."
He smiled
in fact" he said. the aeronaut, to
pursue safely his experiments. should
be as cautious as Philadelphia food
faddist who lunched here yester-
day The man lunched on raw
turnip. handful OF nuts and lemon.
He interested me.
Then, according to YOU said
iestingly, at the end OF a food talk.
as long as eat nothing | shall be
healthyg
Eyes, II you chew II thoroughly
was the cautious answer"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

working on all the loops, make three
chain stitches.
Rows 17.27.-Full rows Of so stitches
each
Work of 22 stitches like single
crochet, and finish the remainder OF
the row In tricot as usual.
Four more rows same length as last
30 chain--to bring the work to it,
full length again.
Then ten full rows of 80 stitches
each
Work off three stitches like single
crochet. 30 rows OF AZ stitches each
add three chain, ten rows of 81
stitches
Work of 22 stitches, complete the
row in tricot. and work the second
! front TO match the first.
Sew the shoulder pieces together on
the wrong side
For the border, It will be found more
convenient to use a short hook.
Round the lower edge Of the sleeve
work three rows of border like that
round the jacket.
This jacket may be fastened with
ribbon or with strings and tassels
formed of the wool.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

base, that help to hold the longer
pieces in position, and they are tied
together with smart little ribbon bows
where they cross. To finish OF the
ends of the sticks, little pins with col
ored glass heads are inserted
Suspended in the center is a small
Japanese pot (these little pots can be
bought for few cents, with holes
in the rims already made by which
they may be hung up) and in which
can be placed flowers or a small fern.
Round and round the stick may be
-rwfsrrr- rf1r- irar-s-+w t-e+eareF--' -saeA
as smilax or small ivy, making a very
pleasing decoration for winter. and
at other seasons there are always
many pretty trailing plants available,
On the left.hand side OF the sketch
the leaves are shown twisted round
one OF the sticks, and all the rest OF
the woodwork is left bare to show the
way in which 1t should be constructed
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
peliqh,.

When you are looking for new and
tempting dessert. try Delight. For It
you must whip a pint of good, thick
cream and flavor II with vanilla. Halve
and seed half pound of white grapes.
break up into, small pieces half n
pound Of English walnut meats and
cut into small cubes half pound OF
very fresh marshmallows. Stir all
into the whipped cream till It is the
consistency of paste. and serve II in
glass dishes or the stem sherbet
glasses. II any OF this remain It may
be kept till the next day II put In a
cool place.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
To FIoht Alrships.

An armored automobile. designed
specially to attack and destroy air
ships, is under construction at Berlin
for the German army and Is TO be
tried presently. II has fourcyllnder
motor OF 60-horse.power and can make
about l6 miles an hour. climbing cas-
fly a 20 per cent. grade, Its arm:-
ment consists OF a rapid-fire fye-centi-
meter gun capable of firing "a times a
minute, and II carries ammunition for
1902 shots. The crew comprises a
driver and three assistants. Evidently
the Germans are determined TO be
foremost not only In the military use
OF dirigible balloons, but also In de
vices to spoil the usefulness of any
that may be brought against them by
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
spooninq by Wire.

do they let you talk like that over
the telephone?" she asked, when he
had finished speaking in the language
of the infant. the tootsy-wootsy, who
is popsy-wopsys tweetest title fing?
style OF thing to his latest offspring
who was about one year old.
"Why, certainly" said he, as he
hung up the phone They let you
talk any old way over the telephone,
so long as you don't swear at Central.
wish you could hear some of the
sweethearts billing and cooling some
times when the wires cross. just the
same as II they were on a divan in
the corner Of an old-fashioned parlor,
with the lights turned down"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
cauaht Fox wIth ov.rcoat.

Catching fox alive with an over
coat is the feat performed by David
Cllnard, a member OF the Fox Hunt
club of this city
After long and exciting chase yes.
terday morning -four miles south OF
the city Mr.. clinard with six hounds
had tired reynard out. and II doubling
the fox came so near Mr. Clinard that
he threw his long overcoat over the
animal and succeeded in capturing Il
just befqre the dogs arrived. The fox
is one OF the largest ever seen in this
section and has been chased several
times in the last two years. Winston
Salem Correspondence Charlotte OBJ
server
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
GRAY and pink Wells.

Even on inclement days the girl Of
to-day wants to look her best She
does not wear any old hat and frock
for fear OF rain, but she dresses her
self from head to foot in a costume
built for the weather,
II is now her custom to save her
good and expensive fish net wells for
dry weather, so on wet days she wears
close face veil OF deep rose pink
chiffon and over this thin veil OF
gray sewing silk.
These are snugly pinned over her
hat, covering the trimming. and neatly
tucked into place at the nape OF the
neck and at the top.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Copied After simple Patterns, They
Are Easily Made.

Macrame belts are useful and at
tractive gifts, and they are quite cas-
lily made after one has mastered any
of the simple patterns which are de
scribed In needlework Books. Both the
ecru and Irvine colored cord are used,
and frequently the two shades are
effectively combined in a medallion
belt. with the ecru running through the
center OF the strip and the lighter
shade forming a string of oyals. An
other design of much simpler style has
coarse meshed star figure forming
a strin 2Ih inches in width. The ends
OF the woven strip are squared on anu
slipped over buckle clasps, With tailor
shirt waists these belts are trim and
smart The woman who does office
work will fnd them economical on ac-
count Of their washable qualities.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Odds and Ends Useful in Many Ways

Coral is a favorite imitation stone
used, but among the best limitations
are pearls, crystals. black onyx, jade,
Jet, topazes, emeralds, turquoise and
iridescent stones.
Jewelry comes in all manner OF ar
tistic shapes at the most popular
prices, with strong guarantees that
they will not tarnish for many
months; II seems to be good time
to buy Christmas gifts of beautiful
buckles, hatpins, chatelaines, pendants
and all manner of small bits of jew
elry while the prices are reasonable
and the assortment plentiful.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
WHEN FORCED TO REST.
Minutes That Can Be Usefully En-
ployed with the Hair.

When one has a resting time forced
upon her. is the psychological moment
to get busy with the hair
Every woman knows the benefits OF
tonic treatments, but every woman
knows equally well what a sight she is
during the process. Therefore, instead
Of bemoaning when the baby gets the
measles or Ruth and Bob come down
with chicken pox, shutting you in the
house. improve the opportunity to
strengthen your locks. You can even
resort to crude petroleum without af'
flicting callers.
Separate the hair into strands and
apply tonics nightly: rub in vaseline
often, and let the hair hang for yenti-
latiOn
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
SAM WAS CHANGED
GREAT LIGHT SUDDENLY OAwNEo
ON YOUNG MAN.
Brief Interview with consumptive
Peddler Turned His Thoughts
Away from Foolish and
carnal Things.

During the harvest time said the
old farmer who had brought a load OF
potatoes to market. Il hired on three
extra men, and one OF them turned
out to be a boxer. He and my son
sam took to each other, and Sam
bought pair Of boxing gloves and
took about 20 lessons In what they
calls the art. When harvest was
over and he had got through he Jest
Mapped his wings and crowed and said
he could lick anything that Travelled
our highway. | didn't say nothin
either way. but Jest waited. When a
young ftller of % gets chip on his
shoulder somebody's purity sure to
come along and knock II of, One day
tin peddler drove up. and ! saw sam
steppin' high and spittin over MS
shoulder. Bimeby he got up a row
with the fcller and knocked him out
in one round For two weeks after
that II was brag from mornin' I'll
night He got sassy TO me and to the
nayburs. and one could see what he
was achln' for. We was diggin' 'taters
one day. when the same peddler's
wagon drove up. and Sam turns TO me
and says
Dad. that peddler has come back
after more. Come along and see me
put him TO sleep"
I'VE went up to the house 10 dis
hver that II was the same boss and
wagon but different man. He said
he was a consumptive who was ped
din for his health. and that he doesn't
exert hisself much for fear of n
hemorrhage OF the lungs. Sam was
nightly disappointed and was roing
back TO the taters when the stranger
said somethIn about his bow legs.
Purity soon they was passin' hot
words, and was tryin' to quiet EN-.
when the stranger got up and called
Sam liar and jumped down from his
wagon. Sam went for him and
squared on and led with the left, and
the next thing | saw was his heels In
the air He scrabbled up and went
down again, and the third time he
went right to sleep and laid there
Then the stranger laughed and
climbed on his wagon and drove away
II took men the old woman 30 min
utes TO revive Sam, and we found him
a changed young man. He's read "a
chapters in the Bible In the last b
nights. and has committed ~ hymns
TO memory, and when I ask him how
he feels he rolls his eyes and answers
I'm Affecting. Dad, that I'm not
long for this wicked world, and I'm
a-hopin' that you and ma'am win SC
live that you kin line me in that bet
ter land"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
When Applying skin FOOD.

In rubbing skin food on the face
particular attention should be paid TO
the lines around the mouth, which, II
not treated with care, are apt to de-
generate into wrinkles. One side
should be massaged at time, the
tongue being first pushed as forcibly
as possible against the cheek 50 as
TO press out the lines, when the nm
gers can work In the cream, the mus
cles being aiterward pinched and
rolled gently with the tips OF the first
finger and thumb until healthy glow
II experienced.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Macrame Belts Pretty and Economical

bodice" as our English friends call
1t, out OF commission entirely. Indeed,
some of the fashionable ball gowns
consist OF little else than long, tight
ly swathed skirt, a couple of shoulder
straps and few folds Of flesh waist
line, how can your skirts stop there?
There Is certainly something In that
So we find the line Of the skirt lifted
high up under the arms In all fashion
able frocks and-call II what period
you please, empire, directoire OF
renaissance-it is here to stay for
some time.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
What IL Means TO Be Smart.

Dress is the keynote of the situation
at country house parties A smart
woman Is expected TO make as many
alterations as a quick-change artist at
music hall. She wants tallor-made
gowns, shooting and motoring suits,
smart frocks for luncheons, dainty
dresses for tea and splendid costumes
for dinner; and no gown, whether day
or evening. must make second ap'
pearance. The Tattler
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Baby carrlaae Robe.

These little affairs are made like
pillow covers with a flap at the top
that overlaps the front and closes with
a small button. The flap is scalloped,
embroidered and also finished with a
monogram The other portion is left
quite plain. or simulated hem is
outlined with a white briar stitch.
ru1n- nrur rr-rri-- sh-4r--4--cs-r - orr
veniently be used at times TO hold
small articles of infant clothing.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

Man is so affected by the charms OF
woman and offers so easy a mark for
her Vaccinations as to invite ex-
ploitation. Having been evolved
largely through the stimulus of the fe-
male presence, he continues TO be
more profoundly affected by her pres
ence and behavior than by any other
stimulus whatever. unless IL be the
various forms Of comhat--American
Magazine.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

ivory has empN
skirt small tcks at the back and up front trimmed with gold
the
inches then under the osfod that continued all round The
the bands into which
folds which finish
skirt through a gold buckle at side of front
AZ inches wide galoon
u yardg odti tissue
3
is
the hghwased skirt
and n ends behind.
Materials required
fringe
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
ORNAMENT FOR THE TABLE.
Pretty Idea In Decoration Adapted
from the Japanese.

Pretty ideas for table decorations are
always welcome, and one sketch illus.
trates an easily-made ornament, that
should be especially welcome just at
this time of the year. II is construct
ed with slender sticks of wood ar
ranged in tripod fashion, and tied to-
gether at the top with narrow ribbon.
There are also three slender sticks at
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

II doubt ye are growing remiss.
John" said a Scotch parish minister
Il have not seen you ia the kirk these
three Sabbaths.H
John was not duly abashed. "Na.T
said he ITS no that Pm growing re,
miss I'm just tinkerln ava wi ma
soul masel"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
where he ~ on The lower step

Where he sag on the lower step.
"oh. nothing much; only fever" he
answered.
Both womeh saw that his hat shook
Az his trembling hand.
Twhy. Harry. what's the matter?"
Exclaimed MrsI. Graham
r With grosln her nephew's head
.sank upon HIS breast and he slid 10
|she ground uncopscious
"a pusson wisnts had laria feber
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Black for Afternoon.

are wearing aTTefnO0n cOsrum08 on
black French broadcloth and black
chiffon cloth which are deliberately EN-
broidered and braided. made with
medium long empire cut coat and trail.
ing skirt, and, strange 10 say, with
most of these handsome black cos.
tunes small round hats in black. plum.
wistaria, catawba and Unprecedented
velvet trimmed with wings and satin
are usually worn.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
In Dundee. as IN other mannfactut.

In Dundee, as in other manufactur'
ing towns In Scotland. bread is sell
dom made IN the homes OF wage
earners. They economize vigorously
in other ways. but pay the bakers a
profit on their big four-pound loaves.
There are no facilities IN many OF the
one room and tworoom houses Of
the poorer workingmen 10 make bread,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
MoplsH COUTURE.

In this Illustration is shown the new
and fashionable arrangement OF the
hair. It is slightly parted in the front
and drawn softly to the back, where
there is a loose psyche knot formed OF
-pUfT5 and TfUuTTvrrcfT s-rHs-vnrr-
band Of velvet or satin ribbon.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
prInosss RusIness Gown.

The smartest Of broadcloth princess
gowns are being shown for business
wear They are made perfectly plain,
buttoned all the way down the front
and have long buttoned sleeves.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
INVITATIONS OF REAL STONES.
-sssaL2reelnus -leWelrX Ia Just Now
Decidedly Popular.

Semi-precious jewels are being worn
more and more and can be bought in
good limitations from 81 to $50,
Some OF the semi-precious stones
look genuine, and fashionable women
buy many sets TO match, to carry out
color schemes in ball and dinner
gowns, and even for street use.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
nomestlc crene aIouees.

Since the popularity Of white cotton
crepe for everyday blouses a domestic
cotton crepe for 70 cents a yard has
been brought out u Is not nearly as
good style as the Japanese article, hut,
as the other is expensive. this serves
as a good substitute II washes well
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Hint for Washing Hair.


10 avoid tangling me haIr When
parts by running the comb from the
forehead straight down the back OF
the head. Then divide each OF these
parts into two and make four small
braids instead Of one large one. When
the washing is done, II each braid Is
taken out and eombed by itself there
will be few. II any, tangles. This Is an
especially good idea In washing a
ehild's hair.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
skIr.. Noun. ttIaher IMAM Ever.

For each succeeding importation
shows the skirt climbing ambitiously
higher and threatening to put the
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

before; but work of 30 only. leaving
the remainder on the hook.
Row 3.--Draw up loops through the
stitches Just made, and work OF all
the AZ stitches.
Rows 4-14.-Full rows. plain tricot
Row 15.--iike row two.
Row 16.-Like row three. but after
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Malstnnats ln Enr coats-

Paris has started the fashion for
wearing gold embroidered waistcoats
set with beautifully colored glass
beads In coats OF fur.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
In KNITTED WORK
PRETTY AND COMFORTABLE
JACKET FOR BABY.

PRETTY AND COMFORTABLE
JACKET FOR BABY.
Article That Is Always More Salts
factory When Made at Home
Fastened with Ribbon or
Strings and Tassels.
About three ounces wool and a No
10 bone-hook tricoter.
Work AZ chain stitches.
Row DRAW up a loop through
each stitch and work of again-plain
tricot
Row Draw up all the AZ loops, as
f2essa
~
AS3
Ss,sszTfss
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
'ACOURTSHIP BEHIND
WHITE LILACS
copyright. Ford pub. Coz
BY ROSE E. HUBNER

amt no call to overdid theyseffs," de-
clared Aunt Tillie, as she hastily car.
ried a pail of cold water to battle the
face Of Mars Harry"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-18
Great Savings in Lace Curtains.

Stlll lots OF Bargains to be had in lace
curtains. 1t is not worth while to spend
time and trouble mending those curtains
of yours-one washing and they will
be past redemption. Why not buy
fresh new pair now when they're so
cheap. The prices on our entire line of
fine lace curtains have been cut, ruthless
ly cut, and this means that some extraor-
dinary savings are yours.
Swiss, Nottingham, Irish Point Brus-
sells Net and Renaissance to select from.
in white, ecru and Arabian
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-03-18
Suitings and Waistings.

From all indications the wash suit will
be just as popular as ever this spring
and summer. And, why shouldn't it be,
when it is so dependable. satisfactory
and stylish garments
If you are going to have new wash
suit or waist you couldn't do better than
select the material from our assortment.
Linen, for suits, dresses and waists, in
brown, blue, gray and tan; an extreme
ly good value for 16 2.3 cts.
Soiesette for waists, dresses and suits;
in pretty shades of blue, brown, purple
and gray Is and 10 cts.