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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Hints for the Housekeeper.
Ironing by Steam.

One of the large department stores is
demonstrating a little tin arrangement
to be fastened over the spout OF a tea
kettle. By the use of this device the
steam, instead of pouring through round
hole. sits through a long. horizontal slit
Ribbons. neckties and bits of silk drawn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Nobody Can Borrow This.

4 device for the safeguarding of ones
particular pencil is shown among bust
ness office equipments. The pencil holder
starts by being a paper weight. From
this rises a long spear of steel. topped
by yard-lonc flexible wire spring, 10
which the pencil is attached. The writ
ing implement may be carried so far
and no IA Their from the paper weight.
Once released the pencil springs I'M
mediately back to its position on the
desk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
The Christmas Hat Comes But Once a Year.
Gold and Silver Roses Bloom in Mill
merry Flowerland The Big TOR
ban Is the Winters Favorite.

penny, a periShable rose OF cloth of gold
often outdiStancing a durable ostrich tip
in price.
Metallic Flowers.
Such craze is there for these huge
gold and silver roses that fast as the
makers can turn them out, the shops can
not supply the demand. Fresh relays
are eked out to pacify the clamoring of
store buyers. and everywhere one meets
the battling information. I'VE are just our
of gold roses. madam" Or I'VE are ex-
pecting more silver roses tomorrow morn
ing
Won't Nip These Buds.
Flower hat trimmings always make
their appearance at the very height OF
cold weather just as wings seem to
suit Dame Fashions fancy in the last
sultry days of August. The very con-
trast of the biting wintry winds with
the fragile blossoms. however, seems to
lend spice to the choice Of flowers for
midwinter wear. In fact. the frost seems
to have an amazing effect on these Win
ter flowers, for they grow to mammoth
proportions, some of the huge chiffon
roses measuring not an inch less than j
foot across.
A Season of cart" Colors.
That the hat makes the costume is in
disputably demonstrated this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Monstrous Rarrettes.

Az up-to-date psyche demands firm
uuderpinning 10 keep the big knot of
pufis and coils from slipping down on the
,.eck Some OF the new Shell barrettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05

tints. The result is a combination OF
dull blues. green's bronZeS and Srays.
which. while undeniably beautiful. would
make any self-respecting ostrich bury his
distracted head up 10 his windpipe in the
sand.
The split Uncurled ostrich sections are
much used in clusters, sweeping back
ward from fold OF scarf trimming or
held by one Of the immense buckle orna-
ments that are the rage. There is
craze just at the moment Tor these I'M
curled ostrich plumeS. especially in the
gray shades. but the woman who cannot
AFFORD to indulge in faGs should beware of
Investing heavily in the split feathers
After a very brief career in fashions ia
vor their oblivion is certain. fOr in them
selves they are anything but beautiful
the limp. attenuated things having a
rather painful resemblance to bedrag-
gled feather caught out in 4 days rain.
Feather and Tomato.
One could scarcely blame an up-the-
state farmer for wondering what In
time possesses womenfolk to want gar
den sass on their bunnits?" Glorified
garden truck. however, are the products
shown one of the modish hats for
dressy wear. Against q background OF
luxurious black ostrich plumes nestles a
cluster Of little pincushon-like black satin
tomatoes among glossy leaves The satiny
black of the fruit and foliage makes q
very striking and pleasing trimming
against the soft black of the plumes and
velvet hat brinl.
Swansdown for Babies.
Round whisks fashions capricious wheel
and up comes forgotten swansdown 10
tp-top place. For decade swans
down has been the supreme privilege OF
babyfolk-except where it served TO sim
ulate royal fur On queenly masquerade
robes of purple silesia.
Swansdown is used now for whole hats
and for hat trimming and for alluring Iii
tie neck rufus to match the hats. It's
fuzzy. fluffy lightness is very dainty for
evening wear when combined with laceS
and big pale-tinted roses. One lovely
swansdown evening hat with brim and
crown covered with the feathery stuff
was trimmed only by great gold tissue
rose fiattened into the fur. while twist
OF black velvet ribbon went round the
crown.
Hats Diminishing in Size.
The climax has been reached in winter
millinery and by the time the Christmas
hat looms over the horizon less exag-
gerated effects will be favored by wom-
enklnd. Women of best taste have never
taken up the monstrous fiapjack style CT
headgear with any great enthusiasm, the
immense hats being chosen only for
occasions when a carriage could be used.
Much more modest styles have been
adopted for wear on the street and In
public conveyances.
The fashionable woman depends on her
dressInaker to decide the hat question,
knowing that each type of gown demands
its complete expression i'll certain sort
Of headgear With the long. scant skirts
of the picture frockS wide-b-immed hats
are necessary to complete the picturesque
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05

across this strip of metal steam out fat
raised in the same way, ana the nap OF
beaver hats restored to fiuffineSS.
Bath Gown and Slippers.
The one-riGht visitor who comes with
only handbag o. the guest who Is
urged for some reason 10 remain over
night will appreciate d coy bathgown
with accompanying heelless slippers laid
ready in the guestroom. Very few peo-
pie carry a bulky bathgown in a travel
ing bag. yet such q garment adds ines
timably 10 the comfort of the guest who
brings no change OF outer apparel
very attractive bathgoWn, plainly made.
so that II may be worn by either man
or woman. can be gotten up quite IN
extensively from gray or red eiderdown
flannel. Bath slippers TO match should
be ready in two sizes, the average size
for a man and for a woman.
Little Inventions.
Handy corks now being shown
which come in assorted sizes for any
sort of bottle. A short bit of linen tape
runs through each cork, which has a loop
In this way any cork can be pulled out
with ease.
New cigar ash trays shown come in
nickel and brass, and have a neat pair OF
pincers which will grip onto any table
or desk, or even on a morris chair. Also
a little pair of pincers are attached 10
il which will hold a cigar when il is lad
aside for moment.
Nickel dishes to keep food hot when
placed on the table a modern lux
ury which few housekeepers should be
without. as they are being put out IN
quite inexpensive form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Par1s Sanctions
Vegetable TRIMMINGS

ensemble. But the huge pancake affairs.
which when worn with skimpy street
Skirts made a wcmans shadow look
under ar overhead sun--like a circular
disk the sidewalk. are passing, and
more practical millinery for winter winds
is taking the place.
And this brings US 10 the consideration
If no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05

Strenuous days. these, for old ST. Nick.
if one is to judge by the FRANKS he is
playing in favorland. Here YOU find him
manfully climbing snow-clad peaks that
tower almost as high as candlestick.
Here, again. he is pluckily rolling giant
SNOWFALL, twice his size. There he Is
frolicking in and out of chimneys. And
what, If you please, is one to think OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05

skins and fresh. unfagged faces these
amethyst hats are very charming.
A huge beaver in amethyst color, seen
al ore Of the fashionable tearooms the
other afternoon. was trimmed with only
a crushed ribbon OF silver cloth, the
erds tied in a flat bow at one side. Be-
neath the brim wo-shaded purple dahlias
nestled against the wearer's fair hair.
Another amethyst hat of rep silk was
wound with a scarf of paIer-toned chif-
fon, and at one side two huge shaded
amethyst ostrich tips splashed over crown
and brirn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05

taupe gray was matched by a huge hat
of taupe zbeline, faced under the brim
with golden yellow velvet. AT one side
swept gorgeous paradise plume OF
shaded yeliOWS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Loves to Give Feathers.

The willy husband will urge feather
trimmed picture affair for the Christmas
hat. OF course, the initial expense will
be no Joking matter, but feathers live
through many seasons, and so becoming
and luxurious is the picture hat loaded
with costly plumes that most women
owning handsome feathers utilize them
year after year for the best hat.
Never were feathers in such favor as
this season, and never were such eXqui-
site color effects developed in ostrich
plumage. elusive shadings being achieved
by splitting differently colored plumes and
applying layer upon layer of blending
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Amethyst Hats the Fad.

The natural outcome of a season OF
grays IS the vogue for purplish shades.
The warm tones of the prevailing taupe
and smoke grays have brought into high
favor the cooler tones of the PUPPIES
Wistaria, pale orchid and amethyst be-
ing the favortes. With many one-tone
gray suits ara worn hats built entirely OF
amethyst shades, and on women with fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-05
Not What They Seem.


In the parlance CT the miliners now.
everything that has not a gigantic spread
of brim is a turban. Types OF headgear
which a season or two ago would have
been included among quite sizable hats
are now dubbed ''modish turbans for
shopping wear" These small turban hats
ire distinguished from the regulation
turban shapes by being called brim tur-
bans, mushroom, bowl cloche turbans
The tuTban proper has a straight. up
standing b-im and draped crown. This Is
the Cosaque style. and, like the Rus
sian cossack hat, is trimmed with looped
cords and outstanding brush. The to-
reader turban, with wide edge encircling
a round, high crown is the most univer-
sally becoming turban shape. This shape
lends itself satisfactorily to fur cover
ing. and the trimming is usually very
simple in character-sometimeS only big
cabachon ornament or fiat rose with
petals nesting in the fur.
Very smart turban hats are of the
thick mapped beaver felt with velvet and
wing trimmings. Cloche. or bowl turban
shapes and the narrow brimmed turban
hats are built out with double ruches or
tulle or black silk TO give the desired
rOundness about the crown.
The Christmas Turban.
Early in October the mlliners began to
bring over from Paris the big fur turbans
tEat waited S,yly in their boxes until the
stock OF monstrous fall hats had been
we'll thnned out.
Paris is turban mad whispered
little miliner of authority about election
time, but, of course, one is not per-
mitted 10 say so lust yet. you under
stand With November, however, the
turbans asserted themselves in all their
proud importance of Paris Endorsement
OF beaver felt. of fabrics and of velvet,
they soon monopoliZed the sartoral stage.
But the fur turban, by all odds, has the
lead in fashions favor.
The lynx turbans are so popular that
one fears a great many black pussy cats
must have been slaughtered, so many
lynx turbans are offered under 81 in
the cheaper shops. A genuine silky lynx
turban costs a substantial price. but the
trimming is almost nothing-merely
gold quill thrust through the fur, biz
metal cabochon or a soft gold or silver
rose rushed into the black pelt.
With mink, seal and other brown fur
turbans pale pink roses or tea roses are
favored. WaXen camelias are sometimes
tucked into the jetty lynx fur or the soft
gray chinchlla.
But whatever the shape of the Christ
mas turban. it will sit snugly down over
the ears and couture in the down-trod
den way Of all millinery this yeaT-a man
ner of hat wearing which ought to please
the husbands at least because OF the
meek and submissive air it lends to WON
ankind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
WEDDING WRITER'S
SPECIE Of SUICIDE
Experienced Matron Says 1t
Is Sentimental Self
Destruction.

Nothing is more amazing to me ="
commented the Experienced Matron,
than that any woman Of any sense
can be induced to become the wife OF
a writer. 1 dare say many OF those who
do are Influenced by the yearning for
life Of sentiment Poor souls! II they
only knew they committed sentimental
suicide when they 90 to the altar with
literary men. Don't ask me to explain
the fact. 1 only know it is one Maybe
the writer uses up all his sentiment in
his work, though 1 suspect the real
reason is that he hasn't any. A writer
Is Ike an actor. His near-sentiment is
a mere trick OF his trade. Il isn't felt.
and when he isn't writing II ceases to
exist The literary man is among the
most arLinCial members of his race For
MIN, nothing exists that cannot be
measured by the space rule Of word
rate. lie Matters himself ne IS an ideal
list, that he loves his work for It's own
sake. and that he Is superior 10 the com
mon greed. In reality ne is even fonder
OF money than that other supposedly
self-abnegatOry type the college profes-
Sor He deals only with the counter
TelJ coin OF sentiment. and he is so ac-
customed TO II that when the true metal
is placed in his keeping he is as much
at a loss as would be a mouevchanger
with a sacred relic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
HINTS FOR SEAMSTRESS.

II is said that II the machine needle
becomes sticky it may be made right
again by rubbing the material to be
sewn with a bit of Laundry soap. II
seems to have the effect of an emery.
If il would injure the material 10 treat
It in this way, why not do a little
stitching On a waste bit Of cloth we'll
sOaped2
Should the material gather when sewn
by machine, put a piece Of brown pa
per under it, This will keep the needle
from catching in the fine threads Of
the material OF course, when the sew
ing is finished the papes easily pulls
away, leaving no trace This is par
JiCUlarly necessary knowledge when the
material 10 be sewn is chiffon or wolfe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
Care Of 4 Broom.

There is great deal of difference in
the quality of work a broom will do
and the length of time it will wear.
One that is used every day should be
washed once a week. Prepare a buck
etful of suds by dissolving a table
spoonful of Gold Dust washing pow
der y hot water and dip the broom up
and down in it until the straws look
clean and new. Then rinse and hang
up to dry. If a new broom is dipped in
hot suds before it is used, the straws
will be toughened and will not break
SO easily. Do not set the broom down
in a corner after it is used, but have q
hook in the hGndle and hang it up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
To Destroy Red Ants.

l. W. W.-There are many ways OF
getting rid Of red ants, dissolve one
half cake Of yeast in a little water,
then add half a cup of syrup Set the
mixture around their haunts in the
Eaucers Of flower pots.
Scatter a few whole cloves on the
shelves where they c0ngregate. They
do not like strong spices.
Use boraX and red pepper freely. Lay
cloths dipped in kerosene in their way
and tack sticky 1iy paper to the under
side Of your shelves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
MRS. SCHNEPBACH
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Die Staufacherin" held its monthly
meeting on November at the home OF
Mrs SchnepbaCh. Those present were
Airs. BeUcEert Mrs. Caspar, Mrs. Egg
loft, Mrs. Grass, Mrs. Gruenewald, Mrs.
Gioranini, Mrs. HoIer Miss Holer. Mrs.
Iseli, Mrs. Spiess, Mrs NJ. Schmidt, Mrs.
Steiger Mrs. Schuepbach, Mrs. Zichtl,
and Mrs. Sandoz. Final arrangements
were made for the Swiss Dance" of
November Il, at The Old Masonic TEN
Pile
The December meeting viii be held
at the homo OF Mrs. Eisenbeiss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
WHITE POSIES.
They're a fad

They're a fad.
Mankind wears q white gardenia
WOmankind shows a white flower IN
her hat
a chinchflla crown.
Just imported is an immence black
picture hat, Wreathed with big gar
deniaE.
II remains 10 be seen whether bOu-
quets 10 be worn or carried viii be
preferably Of white flowers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
LOCAL MENTION.
100 Books Given AWAY

T.. order TO introduce their method OF
teaching, Mr.. and Mrs. FIT. BENJAMIN will
distribute. free of charge. 100 violin books
Thurs, Nov. 18TH, only, Pythiac Temple,
1912 9Th NV, bet L g. Mass, e D. m, to
boys or girls g 20 20 years., presenting
this invitation. who should be accom-
panied by parent or note stating pupil
Will attend regularly Thursdays for the
8 months lessons. for which there viii be
no charge. NiOlins furnished free at class
room. Expenses paid by annual carnivaIs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
QUERIES ANSWERED
FOR TINES READERS

To Remove Ink From White Goods.
Query-Soak the spots in strong so
luton Of ammonia for about fifteen
minutes and then rinse in clear cold
water. II the spots do not disappear,
treat them 10 another bath in the am
monia and allow to dry in the sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
To Loosen a Glass Stopper.

NJ. E.-Let fan a few drops Of am
monia into the crack arCu.d the stop
per, OF tap the stopper sharply. but
not too hard with a clOthespin or piece
OF wood. Heat the neck Of the bottle
slightly with hot water or over the
gas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

The Neutrality-suspicious. will give
their November dance Wednesday
evening, November II, at National
Rifles ArmOFy. a masquerade party
was given by the club Saturday
evening In the home OF Miss Har-
mon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
DATES FOR DANCES.

The Alumni Association of the
business High school has issued
cards for "A subscription dance at
Mrs. Dyer's, Saturday evening, De-
eember 5, at s O'Clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

Invitations for the November
dance of The 0ferrymaIkers have
been sent out. The dance viii be
given at National Rifles ArmOry
Thursday evening, November 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

from
n to be
n eng
Of he adop
ion having caught the
OF London
ants peared which attached
10 the ear
Only the Young women Of fashion affect this fad without running the
girishness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

In this age OF agitation for pure. clean
foods, II IS refreshing TO know that
''Salada" Tea is sold to the public in
all its native freshness and fragrance.
preserved in sealed air-tight packets.
direct from the gardens TO the con-
sumner, insuring a cup of tea in per-
lection" hitherto unknOWu.-AdvL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
Delicious Homemade PIES

aU favorite kinds, including AIince and
Pumpkin. Delivered direct from oven TO
table, zoe, Homemade Milk Bread, Sc
Holmes Bakery, LIST and + SITS. Phones
Linen. 144O and 1871
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
Kairomel Sirup. Be Per Can:

Postum, lyc. Grape Nuts, l11Ac; Indian
Corn Starch. &c; Fish Roe. PFC: L. S.
Mail Soap. Sc; Old-Time Soap, Sc; Ma
pies Walnuts, 15C; Brazil Nuts. l2Jbc;
Layer Figs. l0ci Dates, &c. J. T. d.
Pvles' Stores
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

P. K. Chaeonas & Co, 9th and La ave.
NV, the best place to buy fruits. vege-
tables, poultry, and groceries OF ali
kinds. Phone Main 10 and III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

welsbach Lights. Order Direct, Mail OF
Phone. We do not nave caavassers.
1904 q. 9. A. Muddiman & Co, Gle 18TH,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

Ginghams; prints-do
you know how they
should be washed?
This is the way: In
lukewarm water, in
which Ivory Soap has
been dissolved. Rub as
lightlyasp possible. Rinse
we'll, wiring thoroughly
and dry quickly, not in
the sun.
The secret of washing
prints so that the Colors
will not fade is in doing
it quickly and in using
Ivory Soap.
Ivory Soap
90 $500 Per Cent. Pure.
"a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
Carpets Cleaned I'd Relaid. Mattressss

Renovated. Z. p. Hinkei & Co, asa
Maine ave. sR. Phone 81. 2025.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10

Genuine Chill Con-Carne
Aids digestion. The Ranch, 507 + st. NV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-10
Cotton KimOnO
CrepOns, lSc yard

80 inches wide. in a large variety
Of floral Persian side bands and
Roman striped effects; the best crepe
manufactured: serpentine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-30
FIGHT THE
Inspect the Orchard Frequently Dur.
ing the Winter Months.

Every man that has orchard trees
should go over the orchard frequently
in the winter to make sure that his
trees are not being attacked by N
kind of animals. If every man would
do that, large numbers of trees would
be saved. Often the trees are being
injured under the crust of snow, One
man had hundreds of small trees
killed in a single winter. The snow
lay a few inches deep and above it
formed a strong crust. There was
much grass in the orchard, and this
formed the home Of many field mice.
They had become hungry and worked
their way under the crust to the trees,
which they proceeded to attack under
the snow. Had the owner dug away
the o from around his trees
enough to make sure they were not
being attacked, the mice would have
been discovered at work, and their
mischief stopped before 1t had gone
far. On plowed land or in orchards
where clean culture has been fol.
lowed, there is little danger of this,
but most Of the orchards are in grass
and so are liable to these attacks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-30
STEAM FLOWS ON BIG FARMS.
1t Solves the Problem of Farm Labor
to a Certain Extent.

That steam plows are a success I'm.
der some conditions has been demon
strated. But one of the conditions is
that the farms be of good size. 1t is
obvious that small farms initiate
against the use of the steam pillow. An
agent for steam plows told a represen.
tative of the Farmers Review that his
chief work was with the men that had
big farms and had trouble in getting
competent laborers. He said it was
easier to find a competent engineer
and competent fireman and pay them
good wages than it was to find steady
competent men to pillow with smaller
plows. In fact, the farm labor prob
lem is mixed up with the question Of
what kind of implements to use.
The great farms of the west where
the soil is hard, due to a semi-arid
climate, are now the scene of blowing
by steam more than elsewhere. The
greatest saving is in cost Of labor, for
it takes but three men to run a pillow
that turns 16 burrows at a time and
gets ove the ground as rapidly as any
other kind Of a pillow. This phase of
blowing will doubtless be confined to
the big farms, for in the main small
fields car not be advantageously
plowed by these monster blowing ma.
chimes.