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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How 10 Freshen Up Eurs.

Owners OF furs may have received
them from the summer storage and
found them dead looking and lusterless.
a condition In which even handsome
furs are not attractive. This Is usual
ly due TO the fact, says the Technical
World Magazine, that the fur is sim
ply soiled. and 1t may be cleaned and
frightened to a remarkable extent by n
simple method without the slightest
danger OF injury to the article. This
Is the method employed by the Rus.
SLAMS, who are certainly the most ex-
tensive users Of and probably the best
Informed on the subject OF furs of any
nation. Rye bran should be heated In
IN iron or earthenware vessel. being
stirred all the while until Il has be.
come as hot as Is bcarable To the hand.
The bran should then be poured upon
the fur In liberal quantities and thor.
oughly rubbed I'm. The fur should then
be brushed with n clean brush or shak
en- and pounded until all the particles
OF bran have been removed. The re.
suit or this treatment will be that all
dark furs have regained their freshness
and luster and that white furs appear
like new.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How to Put on a Corset.

Fasten the abdominal hooks hrst,
lifting the body with u long breath n
the same time and holding the head
well back. This holds superiuous flesh
In the right place instead OF crowding
1t downward, which can only be ex-
cesslyely ugly as well MS injurious.
says the New York American. After
the top OF the front is hooked draw the
looped laces from eyelets slightly be-
low the waist, pulling the bottom Of
the corset much tighter than the top.
Through this simple means healthy
breathing is permitted. for bodices are
so loose that It is only at the waist
and hips the figure needs to be held
taut.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
DYEING OF GARMENTS.
How Women Can Do Il Successful,
at Homo.

at Homo.
II little time and thought are Civ
en- to the fixing up OF things that have
begun to look dowdy and soiled, you
cannot imagine how 1t will repay you,
says the Chicago News. The process
OF dyeing has become so easy that al
most any woman can do 1t successful
ly at home unless the garment be ex-
tremely intricate I'm its style and elab-
crate as to trimmings. However, the
small things OF girls wardrobe can
be handled at home very successfully.
Take, for instance your chiffon wells
that are soiled and faded. These veil
ings should first be washed I'm warm
suds and dried. Any druggist carries
full line OF reliable dyes. and n ten
cent package will dye n pound OF
goods. The dye should then be pre-
pared and the wells dipped to the de-
sired shade and ironed dry.
Another thing that can be success
fully handled Mt home is the coque
feather boas, which fade so quickly
In the summer and have become soiled
from the dust. Wash these first as you
would the wells by making suds, aud
dip the boa up and down until all the
dirt has disappeared. Now dry II and
then dip 1t In the dye. Take II out In
the open air and keep shaking IL until
II Is quite dry. This will require fif-
teen or twenty minutes, but If you do
not shake Ii dry the feathers will hang
heavy and lose their fluffy appearance.
Ribbons dye very easily ut home,
and all the soiled ribbons left over
from the summer season can be dip
ped a dark shade and worn as belts,
hair ribbons, etc. This is pre-emi.
nently a season where one tone is be-
ing carried out In gowns. and this
means that all laces which go to trim
dress must be dyed that color Law
ender dresses are trimmed with laccs
dyed the same shade. Brown laccs
are seen made up In entire gulmpes
to be worn with the new shades OF
brown broadcloth suits. To carry out
this idea you must first buy the goods;
then buy the amount OF lace you want
In pure white or ecru. Take sample
OF the goods and the lace TO any reli-
able dyeing establishment, and they
will dye II the desired shade. HATS
are made Of this dyed lace, and much
of II Is used In trimming the fashion
able japanese sleeves.
Let the woman at home who wants
to try her hand at this work get ten
cent package OF dye at any drug store
and begin on something that is not par
ticularly valuable. Make the dye and
test It's color with piece of old rag
that Is clean. Go slow at first. and
with each time you will find that your
success has grown md that In this way
you can keep your little accessories IN
nice. fresh condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
Novel Use For tho Lawn.

Midwlnter lawn parties may acquire
n vogue up Long Island sound IL the
efforts OF one Larchmont woman be
successful, says the New York Press.
This woman, animated by fervent be
lief In the fresh air idea, thinks there's
no reason why her lawn shouldn't be
enjoyed In winter as well as in sum-
uer. So without having the snow
cleared or her flower beds she viii
have the walks kept open, and the first
time the fakes ny in earnest she pur-
poses bidding dozens OF friends to her
home for an afternoon In the open.
There Will be fancy skating on the
largest stretch OF lawn. which is to be
flooded for the purpose. with n mlnla-
ture toboggan slide at the opposite side
OF the grounds. Tea. punch aud other
refreshments Will he served on small
tables. with chairs and foot warmers
for the comfort Of the less athletic.
SNOWFALL fights. the making Of snow
men and other winter sports and diver
sions are on the programme It's more
than possible society viii welcome the
Innovation, II only for its novelty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How to Grow Palms Successfully.


There Is no secret or knack about
successfully growing palm. Only q
knowledge OF it's habits and require
ments Is needed. says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. Good drainage must be
provided. the proper kind OF soil and
n comprehension as TO how to water
the plant properly. When the leaves
of palm turn brown at the tip. first
OF all examine the soil In which II Is
growing. In the majority OF cases II
Will be found that 1t is wet ana clog.
ged. Take immediate steps to repot
the plant, provide plenty OF good drain.
age aud sandy and rather heavy soil
Water 1t well. then place the plant In a
good strong light out of the rays OF
the sun. Give 1t very little water after
the first drenching until the plant
shows signs OF growth. The chief Sc.
cret OF success with palms IL to keep
them out Of the direct sunlight. but IN
q strong light, and to water them only
when the soil is dry on the surface.
Once every fortnight the palm should
be taken to the bathroom and he given
a thorough drenching OF the foliage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
THE slckRooM.
How TO Disinfset u Thoroughly After
Contasious Diseases.


Thorough disiDfection after con tn gious
diseases means the burning OF such
things as carpets. mattresses. comforts.
blankets and curtains unless Il Is pos
sible to subject them TO the action OF
steam. With the room stripped OF all
draperies. etc. wash all the furniture
with bichloride OF mercury I'm solution.
To make the solution pour gallon OF
boiling rainwater upon four ounces of
salt. stir IL till dissolved. let cool and
dilute II one-half. After washing with
IL thoroughly. rinse I'm tcpid water and
rub dry. When the things are outside
wash the paint and walls with the
same solution: also put plenty OF Il In
the water for washing windows. II
there Is closet wash II all over inside
and afterward I'LL any cracks with soft
putty. Wash the floor. stopping 1t free.
ly with the bichloride first. as danger
turks I'm every grain OF dust. says the
Delineator.
After the washing-not sooner-open
windows from the top and iet stand
few minutes. Shut them tight. and
paste paper over the cracks about
them; also over any cracks I'm the wall
and double sheet over the fireplace.
Tack n strip OF tin around the inner
edge OF the door. 30 that when the door
shuts the tin will close the crack. Next
put big iron pan In the middle OF the
door, set an iron skillet I'm the middle
OF IL, and put into the skillet pound of
flowers OF sulphur. Pour an ounce of
alcohol on the sulphur. stick In n short
fuse. light 1t and go outside. shutting
the door. In FIVE minutes look Inside
to make sure the sulphur is well afire.
1t Will I'LL the room with thick. sitting
smoke. 1t will also bleach out and de.
stroy any colors on wallis or ceilings.
Leave the room shut for twenty-four
hours, then open and mir well. Remem-
Der that bichloride OF mercury Is dead
ly poison.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How to Dust Furniture PROPERLY.

Soft cloths make the best busters. In
busting any piece Of furniture begin at
the top and dust down. wiping care
fully with the cloth, which can be fire.
Quently shaken. A great many people
seem to have no idea what busting Is
intended to accomplish, and instead OF
wiping of and removing the dust ii is
simply fiirted of into the air and soon
settles down upon the articles busted
III carefully taken up by the cloth. 1t
can be shaken out OF the window into
the open air. II the furniture will per-
NIT the use OF a damp cloth. that will
more easily take up the dust, and it
can be washed out In n pail OF suds.
1t is far easier to save work by cover
Ing up nice furniture while sweeping
than to clean the dust out, besides
leaving the furniture far better In the
long run.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
ART OF CONVERSATION.
How TO Talk In an Entertaining an<
Correct Manner.

Correct Manner.
IL Is strange that we are not all
more proficient I'm the art Of conversa-
ton when. IL we stop TO think IL over,
we realize that II plays so important
n part In ones social life The first
point TO remember is to try TO moder-
ate the voice. A naturally high pitch
ed harsh voice can easily be trained
30 that eventually II will be soft aud
musical. Every one appreciates the
sweet toned voices OF the Englishwom-
en-. and there Is no reason why the
voices OF the American women should
not be the same II proper attention Is
paid TO their training. says Elizabeth
Biddle I'm the Philadelphia Press.
We should also try to speak correct
ly, avoid all slang and provinclalism
and enunciate all the words as clearly
as possible. zone wishes to be really
entertaining In conversation she must
not only have culture and a ready wit.
but she must have sympathy. simple
ity and sincerity and, above all. a real
interest In her subject.
The following rules are safe ones to
follow:
Look people In the face when you
talk to them. Talk often. but never
long, so as to give others an opportu-
nifty Of expressing their opinions. and
show courteous respect for another's
point OF view. In arguments give fair
play. and IL the discussion continues
beyond the limit OF good taste let the
matter drop.
Sometimes. you know. silence Is
golden" This Is unquestiopably true
In regard to gossiping.
Talk OF things. not people," is
safe rule to follow. And II one must
talk Of people tell of their good quail
ties, not their faults and failings In
discriminate praise Is absurd and weak.
ems ones judgment.
III you are easily embarrassed, you
should force yourself to talk and be-
come accustomed to the sound OF your
own voice, but do not feel obliged to
talk necessarily. Try to be perfectly
natural and at ease and always ready
with small courtesies. even with chill
dren and servants.
A sympathetic and responsive listen
err is as much to be desired as one who
can talk well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
PEANUT FARMS IN JERSEY.
Possibility Of Near Future as Result
OF Experiments In Monteiair.

Nossiothty OF Near Future as Result
OF Experiments In Monteiair.
Nobel p. Randall. physical director
Mt the hontclair IN. j. Y. NJ. G. A.,
has announced the results OF an expert
ment In agriculture which will be OF In
terest to gardeners. both amateur and
professional. and which indicates that
the soil OF northern New Jersey is
adapted to the culture OF n hitherto
neglected product. says a Montclair dis
patch to the New York Herald. Last
June Mr.. Randall planted test patch
with peanuts, and the results have been
such that he expects even more profit
able returns.
The peanut kernels were planted In
sandy soil. and Mr.. Randall gave TO
them the same care that IL usually be-
slowed on corr crop. When the
vines began to spread. all cultivation
was stopped. and the harvest, while
not OF marketable abundance, has re-
vealed the fact that the particular
Montclair soil which Mr. Randall Sc
lected is almost equal TO that Of Vir-
glnia In producing fine COOLERS. Last
year Mr.. Randall planted only the
red husk varieties, and the yield IS
much larger than after similar expert
ments In 1905, when he planted the
yellow skinned variety.
hr. Randall expects to devote a lar
ger acreage to peanuts next summer,
and an effort will also be made to In.
duce farmers and truck gardeners In
the northern section OF New Jersey to
devote n nOrflon ~ fhafr traofa 20 foot
patches, so that more definite results
can be obtained. The profits I'm pea.
nuts are large, and the cultivation and
harvest require less work than n sim
liar acreage Of potatoes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
No oo..l, In rhI,. k.,,.. ro,x,.

The little town Of Merriam. in my
state" said David q. Banks OF Topeka.
Kan. to a Baltimore American repre-
sentative. has entered on an expert
ment that students or sociology all
over the land will do well to watch
The city council or Merriam has
passed an ordinance making II a Una
Die ohense for any person OF adult
years to retail gossip or title tattle
that could be considered as rejecting
in)uriously on any Inhabitant OF the
village. SO far as have been able to
learn. nobody has been arrested as yet
for talking about his neighbor. but It
Is said that already the denizens Of
Merriam are cnltiyating a conserva-
tlsm In their speech Hitherto un-
known"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20

Stop that tickling coughl DIR. Shops
Cough Cure will surely stop il. and with
perfect safety. II is SO thoroughly harmless
that DIR. Shoop tells mothers to use nothing
else even with very young babies. The
wholesome green leaves and tender stems
OF lung healing mountainous shrub furnish
the curative properties TO DR.. Shoop s
Cough Cure Ii Gains the cough and heals
the sensitive bronchial membranes. No
opium no chloroform. nothing harsh used
to injure or suppress. Demand DIR. Shoop's.
Take no other. Sold by Strickler's drug
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How to Save Trousers.

To save mems trousers cut a broom
stick 80 Il Will 1T. under the lowest
shelf in the clothes closet, cover with
cotton batting about three or four
thicknesses, then with black cambria,
and sew this down tight. Make n loop
on either end. Tack two tacks on the
shelf in the closet 30 the stick will
hang about three or four inches down.
Fold mems and boys trousers by
creases, and they Will look like new
every time by hanging them across the
sapssed stick
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How TO Amuse Children.

a quiet, rainy day game for children
old enough TO read Is TO cut out all the
animals and birds you can find: then
write the names Of each on small slips
OF paper. let the children have one cor
Ger OF the room for a playground, and
et them place all the animals on the
hoor; then find the name OF each one.
IL VIII not only amuse them for hours.
but they Will soon learn 20 know all the
diherent kinds OF animals and birds.
Give them crayons and let them color
them
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How 70 Clnan Rrnnzas

1t Is not n good plan TO clean bronzes,
MS the polish is very easily spoiled. but
II necessary nothing is better than
cleaning them with water and am
monia. using n stiff brush like a nall
brush. Dry carefully after rlnsing
thoroughly. They should be carefully
busted every day with a soft cloth and
feather brush. and little sweet oil
may be rubbed on occasionally. To re-
move stains from bronze make the
article very hot by dipping It In boiling
water. Then rub 1t with a piece of
flannel dipped in suds made from yell
low soap, rubbing clean with soft linen
cloths
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How to Wash Ivory orn,m.,,, ..

Wash ivory ornaments well In soap
and water, using a soft toothbrush to
remove the dust from any fine work
that may be upon them. Dry them by
putting them IN bright sunshine, keep
Ing them constantly wet with soapy
water for several days while they are
In the sun. Finally wash and rinse
them again. II the ivory is much
stained. but not very deeply. rub the
surface with finely ground pumlce
stone and water. moisten II well and
lay In the sun TO bleach.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How 70 Entertain euests.

For an evenings entertainment take
the names Of some drugs or medicines.
such as peppermint chlorofOrm or
laudanum. write each name on slip
OF paper aud cut between the letters;
then wrap IN white paper. powder
fashion. each word forming n powder.
Give one 20 each guest. together with
paper and pencil. requesting them to
write an article on the lncloscd medi-
cine. It's uses and abuses. Appoint a
Judge 70 read the essays and pronounce
judgment. the best to receive n prize.
OF course the funnier they are the bet.
ter In one case peppermint was war.
ranted TO cure all aches. from head
ache 20 hcartacbe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
How TO Wash chamoi,.

Every one does not know the secret
Of washing channels skin so as 10
make II as good as new. Wet the
chamois In n weak solution OF washing
soda and water. rubbing plenty OF
white soap into II. Let II lie for two
hours, then rub between the hands un.
Ill clean. Rinse In weak solution OF
soda and water with a little soap shak.
en- In. II rinsed In pure water. II be
comes hard. 1t is the small particles
OF soap that give II silky softness
Wiring In dry towel and dry quickly
pulling and brushing well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20


SLIPS % keep fancy and dressy waists
free from dust when hanging In the
closet may be made Of cambric or
some other cheap material. They are
made Of two obiong pieces Of mate.
Tlal sewed together 80 exactly the same
manner as a FELLOWSHIP Is made II
o0es not need 20 be as large az a pill
Iowslp, bot Il must be plenty large
enough 70 that Il does not crease the
waist On one side o. the opening az
tho TOP sew two buttons, each one six
OF eight inches from the ends. On the
opposite side in corresponding places
work buttOnhoies. Place the waist
over hanger and draw the slip up
over -. then button az the top, and
you VIII have a fne protector for your
waist Slips for skirts may be made
10 the same manner, making them lots
longer, Of course.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
DIsTEMpER IN DOGS.
How to Detect and Cure This Dreaded
Matadv

Distemper. one OF the most dreaded
among dog illnesses. Is an affection
which is microbian In it's nature and "a
susceptible OF affecting the greater
part OF the organs. 1t is therefore ex.
trcmely variable I'm its manifestations,
says the New York Herald.
Should II take the form OF gastro-in.
testinal catarrh IL then offers as symp-
toms vomiting and diarrhea, with a
general feverlsh state. characterized by
profound depression, wretched ap-
pearance OF the face, which the state
OF the eyes. filed with thick mu-
cous pus, only tends to make worse.
In this case ice must he given In
small fragments TO stop the vomiting.
and the diarrhea must be combated by
potion with n basis OF salicylate OF
bismuth and strip OF ratanhia. 1t is
well also TO feed the sick dog exclu-
sively with boiled milk to which has
been added some vichy water.
IL the suffering animal coughs and
elects from the nostrils q thick liquid
which forms crusts when dry. these
signs prove that IL Is the respiratory
tract which Is attacked. 1t Is well then
to give fumigations with mallow and
elder flowers and eucalyptus leaves
and a yomitive OF strip OF ipecacuan-
ha. III In spite OF this treatment the
cough does not give way, recourse
must be had to scalming potions Of
strip OF peoples or belladonna and to
bromide OF potassium.
Should the animal show labial pun
ing-that is to say. should during the
expiration his cheeks and his lips swell
the lungs are then affected by the
Inflammation; 1t is case OF pneumo-
MIA. Mustard plasters must then be
placed under the chest and on each
side OF the thorax, and portion OF
tincture OF digitalis must be given.
The food must consist Of substances
easy OF questionable, meat broth.
cream. yolks of eggs. meat Juice.
Should the general condition call for Il,
1t will be well to give hot grogs made
with old cognac or rum.
When the nervous system Is affected
the manifestations are most serious
They are characterized by Cerebral
or medullary meningitis" which FIRE.
puohbJ thub III nc SDiDt
column and the back of the neck must
be rubbed with an ointment contain
ing anthony, and an energetic revul
sion In the intestine must be brought
about by strong purge. In the event
OF serious commissions and OF intense
pains characterized by whining and
bowling morphine may be admins
tered.
The form OF the disease least TO be
feared Is that which shows itself on
those parts of the skin which are hair.
less by an eruption similar to human
smallpox. This eruption must he nj.
lowed to follow Its course, and should
the itching become too irritating a
lukewarm very weak solution OF per.
manganate OF potash should be used
as lotion. This should be followed
by powdering with a mixture OF tale
starch and potato starch.
Should the animal recover IL must
be put on severe diet during It's con.
valescence and allowed to eat only
gradually. A specialist recommends Il
potion teaspoonful of which Is to be
given during the acute period OF the
disease. The formula is as follows:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20
Tssehina chilarnn hu Dali.

Kindergarten methods Of educating
Joung children have always been a
pronounced success, says Leslie's
Weekly. Recently a new phase OF the
system was invented and put into ef.
feet BY n Belgian lady. Nine. Pecher.
She teaches young children by dolls.
representing persOnages and scenes "a
European history arranged In order
Of time, from the earliest dates. The
plan works excelienuy. the children
In this way acquiring historical knowi
edge with ease
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20

Any hard steel tool Will cut glass
With great facility when freely wet
with csmphOr dissolved IN turpentine
A drill may be used or even the hand
alone. A hole bored may be easily en-.
Iarged by a round Gle. The ragged
edges Of glass vessels may also he
easily snoOthed thus with a Cat Gle
window glass may be readily sawed
with watch spring saw By aid Of
this solution.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20

Grippe u sweeping the country Stop ID
With Preyentics before u gets deeply SCI ted.
10 check early colds with these little Can.
dy Cold Cure Tablets Is surely sensible and
safe. PfeVsntics contain no quinine. no
laHative, nothing harsh or sickeniDg Pneu.
monia would never sppear n early colds
we're promptly broken Also good Tor fever.
th children. Large Dor. a tablets, acc
vest pocket boxes sc. Sold By Strickier 3
drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-02-20

To corn beef make a brine Of three
quarts Of water. one cup salt, half n
cup Of brown sugar and saltpeter the
size OF hazelnut Boil all together
Select the piece Of meat. your prefer.
put II into Jar, and when the brine Is
cold Rpur over meat and let II stand
FIVE or sir days, when 81 will he ready
for use. After trying this you will new.
er buy Jour meat already corned