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Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

At this season of the year the bedroom. of all rooms in the house. must be given a thorough renovating. A large prOpor- ton of ones time is spent In bed. and a bed that Is uncomfortable means real tor ment, especially In case of illness. II pays in the end to buy a good mattress and to take care of It after having bought 1t. If thoroughly beaten once a week 1t will not become matted.
 If the mattress Is not thoroughly beat en at frequent intervals 1t will become impregnated with dust and decidedly un- healthful A good hair mattress that needs remaking should be attended to at this season, and a few pounds of hair added to make up for the waste in combings. e
 Of all the bed furnishings. pillows should be of none but the best quality. for even if the very first quality Is bought, this does not represent a large outlay. All pillows should be fitted with ventilstors, too. so that the life may be kept In the feathers for the longest pos sible time, and a thorough airing be per mitted. Lumpy and lifeless pillows. that have become filled with dust through long use, are as dangerous to health as one could imagine. All kinds of bacteria are found in the dust from renovated pill lows, even those which have had but lit- tie use. and so perfect ventilation for the Inside of the pillow Is essential.
 There are to be bought pillow ventila- tors which can be set into the ends of one's own pillows If these are In a good condition. but even though the ticking be covered with a washable outer case, thus keeping the tick clean. this does not prevent the feathers from getting Into a bad condition, and therefore pill lows that are in constant use should be renovated frequently. A day In the open air once q month seems to prolong the life of the feathers
 Tn regard to the outer coverings of the bed, the plalner the bed Is dressed. the better taste 1t shows. The sheets should be of as good quality as one can afford. and in the summertime especially. the upper sheet at least should be linen: people go on from year to year denying themsekes the comfort of linen because It's first cost Is greater than that of cot ton. not realizing that the linen sheet wears much longer, and thus pays back the extra outlay, while there Is the com fort of the cool linen sheets every night to Induce sleep and rest.
 When an enamel bed has become shab- by looking. 1t Is wiser to give 1t a thor ough securing with any good enamel cleaner before attempting to give 1t q new coat of enamel It may be surpris- Ing to find that nearly all the places that need repalntlng are made by rubbing against other furniture when moving. Al ways wrap cloths about q metal bed every time It Is moved. and d brass bed must be wrapped in this way. else 1t will be ruined.
 Never scrub a brass he'd. or apply any gritty substance. for these beds are coy cred with lacquer to preserve the gilt A soft damp cloth will be sufficient un- i'll the lacquer wears away. and then 1t must be sent away to be relacqucred
 If the brass has merely become tar
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
By Charles By11g Hall.

n,ghtcap just before going to bed. Plenty of professional and business men have scarcely ever been inside a saloon.
 In almost every English home, from the wealthiest class to the homo of the man of moderate means. liquor is to be found on the sideboard in the dining room or in the cellaret of the sideboard.
 Tn thls country one can almost say the reverse. Many people believe that in this matter the American wife makes her one great mistake. They argue that be- cause liquor is 0 forbidden article in the house the man goes to the saloon, and there more or less enjoys himself and spends a lot of time and money. They argue that if he knew 1t was to be had at home he would soon learn to do as the Englishman does--take a drink or two if he wanted 1t. but at home only. There a highbdll costs him about six cents, while in a saloon he pays 15 cents. The argument is that having a carefully pro- vided sideboard makes for economy, tenn perance, regular habits and stay-at- homeness.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
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Those who wear a flannel band argue that they can take it out and wash it. But one can also wash or clean the leather band, and this should be done several times during the summer. If of flannel have your women folk take the band out and wash 1t and put 1t back If of leather just put bit of soap and very little water on a stiff nall brush and rub the band at the two ends. Dry off with a cloth. It will feel much more comfortable.
 A good many men are fighting shy of the straw hat In the extreme of fash ion, the hat with the very high crown and the very narrow brim. They say that 1t does not suit them. It Is q com mon mistake to suppose that the ques- ton as to whether a hat of a particular shape suits a man or Is unbecoming to him.. Is determined by the shape of his head, the outline of his face and so on- One takes these matters Into considera- ton. of course, but If you go to a really good halter you can usually depend on his judgment. And the really good hat ter looks at the width of a mans shoul- ders when getting hats out for him to try. This Is the secret of style in hats the width of ones shoulders and general baIld of body more so than the face and head.
 A man with narrow shoulders cannot wear a large hat with a big brim and vice versa. For this reason the latest style of straw hat will suit and be be- coming to the slim men.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

with a separate bodice and skirt. but was joined at the waist. line by a strap belt. so that it was practically a prin- cesse. It opened down the left side of the front, and was buttoned with large pearl buttons from yoke to hem. If de- sired, when the gown Is laundered. the belt can be ripped and the skirt laid out fat on the ironing board. after the but tons are unfastened. The gown had little square yoke of fine embroidery.
 The second frock sketched was 0. white Indian head, Gn inexpensive ma terial, resembling cotton chevfot In weave. The skirt was plaIted and was in short walking length, and the bodice was cut with an oddly shaped shoulder yoke, which was in one piece with the sides of the bodice and the upper sleeves. Buttons were used as trimming, and the yoke was of dotted net. and real Cluny beading.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

new Cup need not be made every time one wants a drink. A big jugful made in the morning will be found equally good at night. The jug should be covered with a cloth and allowed to stand in the refrigerator.
 While on the subject of drinks and drinking 1t is worthy of note that Wal dorf-Astor, son of William Waldorf As tor. the English-American. has founded and become president of society in London known as the SemiTeetotal Pledge Association. The members pledge themselves not to drink alcoholic drinks except at the midday and evening meals.
 It Is a movement which will spread, of course, and come to the United States, if not already here. But 1t is scarcely wanted in England. The upper and middle classes. composed of noblemen. professional and business men, do very little drinking in the daytime except an ordinary glass at the midday meal. At dinner In the evening there Is beer, wine CT whisky and soda. It Is after dinner that men in England generally take a glass with their after-dinner smoke or a
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

July weather is generally about as hot as anyone wants it. and the midsummer man is then arrayed in all the fullness of his glory. The shirtwaist man is a very common sight, and one cannot blame him, for at picnic or outing of any sort a coat and vest does seem somewhat su- periuous.
 Midsummer suits are nearly all made of flannel and unlined. The most popu- lar is a coat and trousers. the later built to wear turned up. The colors are light or bright. It is we'll when buying such suit to also invest In a fancy vest. for some nights in hot weather 1t is apt to be cool sitting out and the vest helps a bit, as well as In adding to mans appearance.
 The fashionable midsummer shirt is soft-fronted. with a soft cuff, known as the turn-back cuff. These are fastened with studs, both ends of which are alike. in- stead of the ordinary links. The shirts are, of course. colored. Yet there Is very little color in the patterns. If one Is wearing q bright-colored flannel suit a shirt with a deal of conspicuous color
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
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Household Items.

When wardrobe and bureau drawers have tendency to stick a thorough ap- pIication of soap almost invariably proves effective. Take the drawers con- pletely out. then use a piece of new and rather soft soap, or If hard, mois- ten it little. Rub the soap inside the bureau over the strips on which the drawer slides, not forgetting the wide front-piece. Treat the lower edges of the drawer itself in the same way. Ap- ply the soap until it comes of to the touch. Now put the drawer in again, and pull it back and forth to distribute the soap evenly, and you will no longer lose energy and temper on a stubborn drawer.
 An ounce of permanganate of potash crystals will remove any disagreeable odor which a cistern may have, and will also destroy any microbes 1t may contain. The first effect of the chemical is to turn the water brown, but 1t will clear in two or three days. On thIs account it must be used several days be- fore the water is needed for washing. A few crystals of the drug added to a pail of water will make an excellent dis infectant for cleaning a refrigerator or sink, removing any musty smells which may be present
 To clean iron cooking utensils, fill an old boiler with a strong soda solution in which a good-sized piece of soap has been placed. Let the water boil before putting tD the utensils, then put the latter in and allow them to remain for three-quarters of an hour. Now remove them with poker, rinse in clear water and set on the stove to dry. This method takes out all the grease.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

The third sketch shows aN smart little dress of fine French pique in a pale rose color. The skirt was gored and made with double box plait down the mid dle of the front and back. and was buttoned at the sides. over the hips. The bodice was ornamentcd with q little hand embroidery in eyelet design. and was also trimmed with buttons of the pink. covered with baby Irish crochet mesh The yoke was of fine white square meshed net, as were the undersleeves.
 Other very attractive tub frocks are shown in striped materials, such as linen. madras and cotton cheviot or chambray.
 One good example was in white French glngham with stripe in alternate gray and brown. The skirt of tine gown was cut in a gOrad style, with the stripes running straight up and down. but about the bot tom were tive bands with stripes running around and up the middle of the skirt
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
Fruit the Best Medicine.

Here are the prescriptions of a cele- brated physician: Eat fruit for break fast, for dinner, for supper. Shun hot rolls, hot biscuits and buttered toast Eat whole-wheat bread. Refuse rice pud- ding. Decline potatoes If they are served more than once a day. Do not drink too much coffee or tea and very little beer and whisky. Walk several miles each day. Take bath every day in summer md every other day fin winter. Brush the teeth and wash the face in warm water every night just before retiring. Sleep eight hours. Here are the fruits to be eaten: Apples. grapes and bana- mas at any time, day or night, but not too many at time. These are the three bealthiest fruits and the habitual eater will require. no medicine. Peaches are good for the clearing of a muddy com plexion, Pears are healthy raw, but bet ter when cooked. Strawberries are good for rheumatism. Oranges are good for dyspepsia, but pineapples are even bet ter. Lemons are a fine fruit tonic and q few drops squeezed into half wine glass of water each morning or night will act more benefclally on the sys- tcm than purgative pills or salts.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
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There are two drinks which are very bad to take during the hot weather; the one is fee water, the other alcoholic liquor. And yet thousands of men take chances every summer and pour pint after pint of icc-cold water down Into their heated interiors or add to the heat by swallowing whistles and other strong drinks. Th.s Is not n temperance Rr- ticle. By no means-lt Is merely a mat ter of common sense. Education and common sense have done more to make a man temperate. not alone in the question of drl king. but in almost every matter of vltll interest to the human frame Statistics prove that this country and the countries of Europe are getting more temperate every year. 0bject-lessons in temperance are to be learned every sum mer. Ask the doctors at any hospital for the diagnosis of the heat cases re- ceiyed. They will read in % cases out of 100: "Sunstroke brought on by alco- holic indulgence" or "Heatstroke attrib- uted 10 henry drinking"
 A foaming glass of lager or a high ball with the lemon peel giving an nlluring dash of color to the top and with the ice tlnkllng unsteady against the glass are enticing on a hot day. If you are going % sit in the shade for an hour or two. or if 1t is evening. by all means indulge in one or more drinks-say three as an ex- treme limit. But if you are going to be out in the sun. walking about. working, playing baseball. cycling or swimming. cut out the drinks of beer and whisky and over-iced water. A man. however at this time of year needs lot of liquid to take the place Of thnt which he exudes in precipitation.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

The illustrations show some very smart and effective summer gowns. which can be successfully laundered, feature of Importance when economy has to be con- sidered.
 A great many of this season's models In linen and other washable materials are So made and trimmed that a visit to the professional cleaners is necessary when the gown becomes soiled, but for ones simpler frocks 1t is quite possible to have them so designed and made that any good laundress can do them up" successfully.
 For instance, the gown Illustrated at the left of the group cut is very prac- tical as q tub frock. and at the same time is most attractive in style and de sign. The original model was made of dull blue linen. of a shade darker than the onee popular Alice blue--a sort of Wedgewood shade. The frock was cut
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
Reforms fin the Bedroom.

Reforms In the Bedroom.
 The light iron or brass bedstead with n mattress that can be easily aired and kept clean is the bed that ought gener- ally to be used instead of the old-fash- toned double bed. The bed covering par excellence Is q lightweight blanket that can be frequently washed and kept soft and white. Some may think such a cov- eriug too hot for summer weather. but experience will show. Tucklng the bed clothes tightly in Is another popular error. The practice of making up q bed and making it almost air tight Is as un- healthy Gs II Is Iinclcan. l. Is of i'm pOrtance that inc bed should not be placed against the wall. but should be accessible OF both sides. The old fash ion of placing the bed in an alcove which cannot be ventilated so well as an open and large room is very unhygienlc- An excellent reason why the bed should not he placed against the wall Is that the person who sleeps at the rear of the bed is likely to have his face. during sleep. so near the wall that his breath. strik- ing the wall, will be rebreathed again Value of ButtermilIS.
 Asked what was the best summer uIiuA' al laHiouS puR elcidu TepIleu- DuI- termilE. and 1t Is also the best winter drink, the best drink all the year round" Noted European scientists have come to the same conclusion us American phy- sicians, after some years of tests, and 1t Is now declared that a minimum of one quart of buttermilk a day will add from 10 10 20 years to q mans life. In fact, buttermiIk as a remedial agent can- not be praised too highly. The tactic acid, the sour of the buttermilk, at-
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

and on the sides of the back and front were inch and a half wide bands of the material cut on the cross of the fabric. These bands came to within eight inches or so of the belt. and were cut straight across the top.
 The bodice was made with a little square yoke of fine white embroidered null, and was also trimmed with bands of the striped material on the cross of the goods.
 The cotton rajahs also make charming tub frocks. and are very smart looking as they have the rough weave so fash ionable this summer. and come in lovely shades of rose. pale blue. lavender and green. Dyed laces are very effectively used on some Of these gowns, when laundering is no: contemplated. and soutache braiding in the same shade is also very effective.
 DOROTHY DALE.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
Salads.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad.-Peel the tomatoes. cut them in two and cover each piece with mayonnaise. Place them on one side of a vegetable dish. and on the other side place sliced cucumbers wet with French dressing. Separate the two with crisp lettuce leaves.
 Tomato and Green Pepper Salad Cut peeled tomatoes into slices three eights of an inch thick. Cover them with a thick layer of chopped green peppers. Place them in the center of a dish with a border of crisp lettuce leaves. M0is,en the whole with French dressing.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
Hints On Health.

Jacks and dissolves every sort of earthly deposit in the blood vessels. Thus 1t keeps the veins and arteries so supple and free-running that there can be no clOgging up; hence no deposits of irritat- ing calcareOus matter around the joints, nor of poisonous waste in the muscles. It is the stiffening and narrowing of the blood vessels which brings on senile de- cay. Inasmuch as gouty difficulties usually arise from sluggish excretion. but termilk Is n blessing to all gouty subjects. It gently stimulates all the excretories- liver, skin and kidneys. It also tones the stomach and furnishes 1t with the material from which to make rich, red, healthy blood.
 Summer Colds and New Treatment.
 The summer cold is nuisance. and one of which is sometimes hard to get rid in the usual way. Whenever you contract q summer cold. before resortlng to drugs try thls process: If able. go out in the open air, breathe cOpiously and deeply and slowly for about % times. repeating the operation every hour until cured If unable to 20 out, wrap yourself up in a blanket. even on the hottest kind of a day, and then open all the doors and win dows. and then do just as directed above Some persons, having had summer cold for six weeks, have got rid of 1t by this process, and colds newly contracted have also been cured in this way. Therefore, everywhere try and cultivate full and ire quent lung imitation by breathing clear out, clear in and low dOwn-that is, make all your breathing as when taking a long breath. This will have tendency to throw of the waste material at the pores and reyitaliZe the blood thus imnartfnp much-wanted energy to the system.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
Novel Uses for Hand
 kerchiiefs.

The illustration shows one of the many useful thiDgs which can be made of handkerchiefs. Gaily colored bandannas make. excellent dusters or cushion cov- CTS, while Fayal handkerchiefs are used for neckerchiefs and old ladies caps Then. too, the large kerchiefs arc 50 easily made into aprons and kimonns. There are many other articles almcst too numerous to mention. such as babies caps, corset covers, pincushion covers.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
x x EPIGRAMS. x

Interesting things are never true. and the truth Is only convincing when told by m experienced liar.
 It's wonderful world and anything may happen at any minute. That's what Induces everybody to remain In 1t as long as they can.
 Did you ever know anything feminine that was not hdgety when she could not get her own way7
 Some folks live together 50 years think Ing they know each other well, yet de-
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

scend to their graves stin strangers.
 Discretion generally means having a good memory-for the lies one has told.
 A lawyer takes It for granted that his client was in the right until be starts haggling about his bill; then 1t becomes plain to that lawyer that from the first the scoundrel was In the wrong.
 Many men when they think a woman Is running after them are apt to take 1t into their head to bolt, but If they think she's running away from them. they'll bolt after her for all they're worth.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18
How to Take Care of Bedding.

nished 1t may be treated at home. First SCOUT the gilt with the fine powder used for cleaning silver, or else apply whiting with a damp cloth, so that the gilt is not scratched. Have ready 10 cents worth of lacquer and when the silt DOT tions are free from tarnish paint neatly with the lacquer. applied with 2 fine camel's-hair brush.
 BEATRICE CAREY.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

The combined use of cement on the e1- terlor and half timber effect with wide projected gables and overhaRglng virge boards is one that Is much sought after and generally admired. The design shown in our illustration Is one Of this kind. The size of this house is 30x40 feet and estimated to cost $3,JOO, exclusive of heating and plumbing. The front in It's treatment has a broad and liberal look with wide central tlmbered gable and lower timbered gables at either end. In the center of the right end Is Il pro- jected broad chimney, cemented on the
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

outside with rough pebble dash finish in the same manner as the other exterior walls. A more economical method would be to shingle the exterior up to the bot tom of the gables; this would also look well with the half timber and cement treatment above. The wide piazza is de signed to be screened in and may be glazed in in winter. forming a beautiful sun room.
 The entrance Is central. separated from the large liying-room on the right by columned archway. A wide fireplace in
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

the center of the livlng-room and seat and ingle nook at the end. The dining room, kitchen. pantry, etc, are convent ently arranged, and the second floor is divided into four good chambers, with ample closet room and bath.
 A very handsome color scheme for the exterior of this house is to leave the ce- ment throughout In It's natural gray tone, stain all of the woodwork, half timbers, caslngs, cornices. etc, dark green, paint all of the sash white and the roof good strong red.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-18

It Is a curious fact that the Americans. the shrewdest and most hard-headed na- ton in the world. are also the most credulous and superstitiOus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-18
HERE'S ONE SURE
VOTE FOR TAFT

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was just
about the proudest citizen of Oyster
Bay when he awoke to find himself
a voter Sunday. He received a
check for substantial amount
from his father. Theodore, Jr.,
twenty-first birthday would have
been the occasion of a gala celebra-
ton had it not been that the birth
days of all Roosevelt children were
jointly celebrated a few weeks ago.
Theodore, Jr., has been trying to
determine his future calling since
his graduation from Harvard this
summer. He has an urgent offer
to take up mining engineering I'M
der Jack" Greenway, the presi-
dents chum in his rough rider regi-
ment, who has charge of the lower
Mesaba range belonging to the
United States Steel corporation in
northern Minnesota.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-18
GOODYEAR. OPENS
BOTTLEOF FIzz

William Goodyear, democratic
nominee for congress, has return
ed from a speech making tour
through Douglas county. He was
called upon for speech at the
meeting of the young democracy
in the municipal courtrooms last
night. Billy talks right from
the shoulder and as the result of
his few minutes extemporaneous
address the bottle of enthusiasm of
the club, already filled to the point
of running over, ran clear over
and when the cork flew out Mr..
Goodyear heard abou as much APP
plause from the small gathering
as he has heard in a long time
from larger crowds.
His speech was principally on
the good qualities of w. J. Bryan
and incidentally that things looked
fine for his own candidacy.