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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-27

the dismissal OF the suit OF the Middle
Park LIND and Livestock Co. against
the Iptermountain Water Co., frees the
water rights on Williams Fork and al
lows the Henrylyn to proceed with its
project Of bringing the water from the
other side of the range.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-27
COLORADO OFFICIAL ElECTIONRE1uRNS

Following
Colorado
Q Ito the
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-27
Co.sr-.s..a.-Fir.t Di.trsct.

Fuckers plurality in Denver on tho
face of the unofficial returns is 4.124.
If this is not changed by the official
canvass his plurality in the First dis
trict will be 2,G5S.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-27

Oh in Adams county
Mse1 HILL White and Bailey in Denver on the face OF
pluralss entire state
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-10-02
One-third Saved on Rockers.

We have go patterns the floor and prices
range from 81 10 to So % in oak and mahogany finish
aouIar Poo ooIo
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

waist; next. fasten the stocking support
ers to the stockings and adjust the under
garment so that there are no wrinkles,
pulling It up IN front ana at the sides
so that it will not draw and interfere
with the free motion of the arms. With
one hand hold the corset firmly down ia
place. while, with the other. lift the body
inside the corset: now gently draw up
the lacers al the waist line until the
corset rises into place and feels COM
Portable. Tie the lacers at the back;
never tie them around the waist line.
where they are likely to cut the corset.
breaking or bending the bones.
Sometimes the laeers are brought 20
the front. one end passed under the
stocking supporter, where it meets the
ether end and is tied at the side at the
oorset's edge. This. however. must be
accomplished with care or there viii be
a tendency to lift the corset after so
much pains has been taken TO keep It
down.
Now, ] want you to realize that the
whole secret Of comfort and healthful-
ness lies right here; the pressure from
the corset must be up-iD which case it
acts as an abdominal support. instead
of (as in old-time manner pressing and
dragging the body down and causing all
sorts of internal disorders and suffering
The adjusting Of the corset VIII be a
bit of trouble at first. but it is well
worth while. For heaIth's sake, learn
how to wear the corset correctly!
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Soap Is Necessary.

It is true that some persons have an
idea that soap should not be used for
cleansing the face. Impure soap should
not be used on any part. but good soap
is beneficial TO the skin Of the face as
TO any other part OF the body; in fact, I;
IS more necessary TO the face and hand
as these portions are exposed TO the inn
purities.
This is the recipe for cleansing cream:
Two ounces of white wax, two ounces of
spermaeed, twelve oounces Of sweet al
mond oil, two ounces Of distilled water.
two ounces of glycerin, ninety grains of
salicylic acid.
II YOU use a good quality OF talcum
powder it viii not injure the bsbys skin
in any way. When drying the child's S
skin pat it gently with a soft towel until
it IS perfectly dry. then sprinkle the tai
cum powder on literally.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

nay consume from five TO ten minutes.
Follow this with cold rub-a piece Of ice.
folded IN a towel; or, IL the ice is not at
hand. a towel may be wrung out Of very
cold water and applied, but the cold
treatment must not exceed half a minute.
After this. gentle massaging will be very
soothing. The principle Of the hot and
cold applications Is simple and very rea-
sonable The heat expands and llmbers
up the blood vessels. which have become
congested and rigid; then the cold
momentsrily contracts them-a process
which quickess circulation and sends the
blood ceursing through the veins With new
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
When Using Powder.

To use powder on the face so that IL
will not show it Is necessary 10 first ru5
a cleansing cream well into the skin;
then wipe It of with a piece Of soft
linen. After you apply the powder take
soft handkerchief and rub the face
gently, until no trace OF the powder is
apparent upon the surface. Al night use
the cleansing cream again. being sure
10 get all Of the powder out Of the pores,
then apply a massage cream for the
night An important thing TO remember
is that powder should not be left on
too long, but fresh application made
whenever convenient.
Here is very good cream for freckies:
Petr0latum. one ounce ayoirsupoisi
lanoiin tanhydrous). one ounce avoirdu-
pots; hydrogen peroxide. one fluid ounce
acetic acid, one fluid dram.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

worked-overtime nerves a holiday once
In a while. Once or twice during the busy
day break away for a few moments from
your work; forget about It for a short
time; in other words. lift the tension.
A simple treatment which requires but
a few moments and little inconvenience
Is the application Of heat and cold to the
base Of the brain. Wiring towel or
sponge out Of hot water and hold It 6Fmly
to the back of the neck; repeat the opera
ton several times and let each application
be little hotter than the one before, the
last being as not as can be borne. This
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Cure for ChiIblains.

For ehilblains one WI find this prep
aration helpful: Sixty grains of zinc
oxide, thirty grains of camphor powder.
thirty grains Of myrrh powder, thirty
grains Of opium powder. $50 grains Of lard.
Dissolve the camphor in the lard. which
has been melted at a gentle heat; allow
this 20 cool, add other ingredients and
mix we'll
I would suggest that before making
this application the afflicted part should
be immersed or bsthed in cold water for
a few minutes. Caution also as to rubbing
in drying. 1t is always better TO mop
the part. so as to avoid the consequences
of violent friction.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
sultana Cream Makeup.

Here is the correct formula for the
suItsna cream makeup; Sweet almond oil,
four ounces; white wax, melted, 80
grains; spermaceti. $50 grains; benzoin
finely powdered. 100 grains; rice powder
go grains; pure earnine. Gfteen grains
Melt the white wax and spcrrnaceti to-
gether In warm BATH with gentle heat
Inclose the finely powdered benzO.n IN a
cheesecloth bag and immerse in the fore
going mixture. This should be kept warm
for almost twelve hours, when the car
mipe will be mostly dissolved. Then add
the rice powder and beat until firm. 1t is
extremely important that the carmine be
very finely powdered before adding
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

when l told her that she looked me full
in the face with this question: II you're
going to have another girl, what wages
viii I get" Six dollars replied. oh.
I couldn't stay for S.. But you came for
S.? I queried Yes. for a little while,
but I always get s.. That settled it. She
had ruiAed set of curtains intrusted
to her for laundering, after she had said
that she was an expert in that line, but
that did not count. of course. aud when
the new girl arrived my cook spent one
day in the luxury OF tdleness with some
body TO wait upon her. and actually held
me up for sl.J0 a day when I came to set
tie with her. 1 did not pay it, but made
an enemy by refusing to be imposed upon.
My next two were fairly good for a
month. then they began to show unmis-
taxable signs of laziness. When went
cut in the forenoon they did not work
worth mentioning. and when l made up
my mind 10 watch them, / found myself
chained more closely .at home than I
had been with one maid. The cook had
a temper, and one morning she left me
without warning, taking the other girl
with her, and they dared to give me as
reference in seeking new places. Ny next
pair qearreled, and I had to choose be-
tween them, and the one who remained
found me another, a friend. From that
day till ] discharged both, kept a board
i-g-house with no returns, for there were
men at dinner and women at luncheon,
with parties in the evening for which
extra cooking was done, at my expense.
The cook calmly told me that I did not
need two girls, as there was not work
enough for both, yet that pair slighted
what there was and did not think it
worth while TO make their own beds.
Then we had period OF trying out new
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

Massage the Scalp.

Worried-Try to shampoo your hair once
every two weeks with warm water and
CASTLE soap, thoroughly rinsing before
drying. Massage your scalp firmly. but
gently, with the tips Of the fingers night
and morning.
For greasy. moist hair the following
is an excellent dry lotion. II used daily.
it tends 10 produce a crispy condition
Powdered bicarbonate Of soda, one-qu
ter ounce; borate Of soda. powdered, O.
quarter ounce; eau de cologne. one q
ounce; alchohoi two fluid ounces; I
titled water. sixteen fluid ounces. Mix
agitate until solution Is complete.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

right size and tied In a firm knot which
viii not sliD-but not a hard. bulky knot
that viii hurt the back and show through
a closely fitted bodice. Start another
laeer In the eyelets where the first LAGER
ends; lace this to the bottom Of the
carset and tie. leaving a loop each side
al the waist line TO be drawn up and
tied after the corset is adjusted This
LAGER must be a long one TO admit of the
corset being well loosened before putting
on.
Now stretch the lower lacer to its full
est extent and hook the loose corset as
low on the body as possible. in fact,
fasten the top of the corset around the
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Cure for Bald Spots.

When the hair falls out in spots try
the following wash Distilled rosewater.
six ounces; aromatic vinegar. i've drains,
pure glyeerin. two and one-half. ounces;
tincture nux vomica, one-half ounce,
tincture NcanthaTides, two and one-half
ounces.
Nix thoroughly. Apply night and morn
ing
Another very efficient remedy fer bald
spots is made as follows: Salicylic acid.
ten grains; resorcin, eight grains; phe-
mol. five drops; lanolin tor yaseline). one
ounce.
Rub into the part night and morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

life and ylgor. Il is always more resti
to submit TO treatment at the hands
another, but deprived Of this luxury, It
simple enough TO give self-treatmeIt
this case. This treatment of heat
cold, applied up ana down the spine.
most beneficial when time and eccasi'
permit
Another. opportunity is after the MOI
Ing bath: with the hand spray held
the back OF the neck. ran hot water de'
the spine; then turn of the hot ana for
second CT two turn on The cold vat
The result is a feeling Of beuyaney a
energy with which It Is Joy 70 DeS
s rev day.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Cherry Lip Salve.

This delightful preparation makes the
lips smooth. soft. plump. and beautiful:
Spermaceu ointment. one ounce: balsam
OF peru, fifteen grains; slkauet root. hf-
teen grains; oil Of cloves. FIVE drops. Heat
the alkanet IN the spermaceu ointment
until the latter melts, and the whole is a
deep rose color. Pass through a strainer,
then slightly cool, stirring IN the halsam
Let it settle for a few moments. then
pour off the clear part and add the oil OF
cloves. Pour into small pots. It is ready
for use IS soon as cold.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
To Whiten the Skin.

A teaspoonful Of the tincture of ben
zOin 10 an ounce Of rOsewater forms a
well-known lotion. which is excellent for
whitening the skin.
Here is another recipe that may be
used as a bleach Tor tne skin; Water
previously boiied and strained), one
qus-. alcohol thirty drops. oxide of
zinc. ore ounce; biehioride Of mercury,
eight grains; glycerln. twenty drops
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
For Pale Cheeks.

l. V-Frequent massage for the face
might help bring a glow TO your cheeks;
also cold baths and brisk rubbings. Get
up good circulation By as much out
door exercise as possible.
As to plmples and black heads, see
that your digestion is good and your
blood pure. Without that lotions and
creams viii not help you. If the trouble
persists, Try this lotion: Pure brandy.
three ounces; cologne. one ounce; liquor
potassa, .one-half ounce. Apply At night.
after washing the face thoroughly with
soap and water.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Mouth Wash

A mouth wash that will do much 10
preserve the teeth and keep them white
is made as follows; Rub together in a
mortar one-half ounce each Of pulverized
borax and strained honey; then add grad
ually one pint of pure alcohol and one
half ounce each OF gum myrrh and red
saunders wood. Let the whole stand in a
iarge-mouthed glass bottle for two weeks.
Shake the bottle occasionally. Pass
through filtering paper, and it is ready
for use
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Rules for the Reduction Of Flesh.

Ethel-Avoid all starchy and sweetened
food. all cereals, vegetables containing
sugar or starch. such as peas. beans.
corn, potatoes. sc. Have your bread
toasted; sprinkle it with salt instead Of
using butter. MIX, / regret TO say If it
be pure and good. Is fauening. SKINNED
milk may be drunk Hot water is an ex-
cellent substitute for other liquids Add
a little Of the juice Of lines or lemons TO
IL. II you choose Limit your sleeping
hours to seven at the outside. No maps.
You must take exercise
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Cure for Dandruf.

When the scalp has dandruff the head
should be shampooed frequently An
excellent remedy for this trouble is.
Moisten scales with olive oil. When
crusts are soft wash scalp with tincture
Of green soap Rinse thoroughly and
apply almond oil 10 the scalp. Rub "a
wfgh the finger tips, and then use the
following lotion daily: Ammonia muriate.
ten grains. glycerin, one ounce: rose
wate-, five ounces
RBp briskly into the scalp. At the end
Of ten days shampoo.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
wIVrED POsIEs.

They are not hopeless.
Even after a. long journey.
First pour boiling water in dish.
Make it just about an inch In depth.
Into this stick the stems of the bios
SONS.
Very soon the flowers will begin to re-
cover.
Then the boiled ends are shipped OF
with a sharp knife.
This accomplished, they are ready to be
arranged in vases partly filed with cold
water
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

these days Of strenuous living II
behooves every woman 10 clutch at
the last straw that may save her
being swept into the overwhelming
OF a nervous breakdown. Nowhere
that proverbial ounce of prevention
ore sure to outweigh the pound of
han in the matter Of defense against
aplorable fate which looms up warn
on the horizon Of the busy woman:
we would be wise. we viii heed
arning. To this end one Of the
sons TO be learned is the art Of
i0a. Learn to give your tired.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Obstinate Freckles.

Blemishes may be removed by using
oxide of zinc, one-half dram; subiodide Of
bismuth, one-quarter dram; dextrine, one
and three-qUarter drains: glycerin, one
and one-half drains.
Spread the paste upon the freckles at
night before geing 10 bed. In the MORN
ing remove what remains with little
powdered borax and sweet oil.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
BETTYS TWILIGHT CHAT

What deal OF information one obtains
in public places, provided eyes and ears
are always On the alert. Men discuss
politics and business-the chief interests
OF the sex-and women talk Of domestic
affairs. fashions. amusements sometimes,
and scandal a good desl. Occasionally
the conversation takes a literary turn
or bears upon music and art. and then
one gets q real treat
Two well-dressed women on sub
urban train met IN a seat just behind me
the otner day, and after exchanging
greetings. drifted to the subject of do
mestic assistants Ours is such a hard
family, for we are six. you know, and
no housework girl, nowadays, cares to
live in family with children. spent
last Monday in tour OF the employ
ment Offices in one section Of the city.
Tuesday and yesterday I received per-
sonal and telephone answers 20 my ad-
vertisement. and to-day l so TO other
employment places, with small hope, it
must be confessed"
Her companion settled back in her seat
with an expressive shrug of her shoul-
deFs. My dear, we are two only, but
We were driven 10 boarding by expert
ences which wore our nerves TO shoe
rings. When We closed our summer
3use we opened our winter quarters
nth a cook. warranted to be most cap
.ble and obligiHg, and willing TO stay as
ong as we wanted her at the rate of IS
a week Her ability had. been greatly
overestimated, and her willingness did
not take her outside the kitchen. You
can imagine how much work she had In
the cooking for three. the male member
Of the family lmehing in town.
However. ! decided 70 keep her and
get a second girl for the winter, and
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Benefits of Walking.

II walking, take a free. firm, easy
stride; carry the body erect, the chest
well forward; swing the limbs from the
hips, bending the knees but slightly
Walking is the best known of exercises.
because it is a common everyday occur
renee. and is therefore most natural
Walk as many miles as you can without
becoming fstigued.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Shampoo

Teddy-You win find this q splendid
shampoo for the hair. Potassium car
Donate. one ounce; ammonia water, one
and one-half ounces; bncture Of can
tharides. six drains; bay rum. four
ounces: alcohol four ounces; water. six
ounces.
Dissolve the potassium carbonate in
the water and add the remaining ingre-
dents. Rub we'll into the roots Rinse
thoroughly in several waters; then dry
carefully.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Narcotics Are Harmful.

Blanche-Never resort 10 narcotics. as
they do not produce restful sleep ant
are followed By injurious effects. If yol
take plenty of exercise during the day
and walk in the open air as much as pos
sible. you VIII find that sleep viii CONS
naturally at bedtime. A glass of warn
milk taken before retiring very often pro-
duces sleep.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Massage Cream fOr the Bnst.

One viii find this an excellent ere
for massaging the bust; Lanohn, 3
ounces; spermaceti. one-half ounce; n
ton tallow. (freshly tried, four oun,
eeeoanut oil. four ounces; oil Of sweet
monds. four ounces; uneture Of benz
one drahm; oil Of neroH, twenty dr.,
Mix as you would any cream of the
Rub on gently at night.
1t is just as necessary TO take pie
Of cold water internally as externs
Every person should drink at least Il
quarts of water a day; but never di
water with your meals.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Recipe for Shampoo.

Here is a recipe for the simplest Of
shampoos: Dissolve half a cake Of white
floating soap in quart OF boiling water.
Let it simmer half an hour over 3 slow
fire. Dissolve a tablespoonful of washing
soda in a quart OF boiling water; add f.
TO the soap mixture Stir together and
let cool. Use as a shampoo. Rinse the
hair always In four or FIVE clear waters
after using a shampoo mixture.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

ones, and finally gave UP and went to
boarding 10 get rested. never scolded
a girl in my life; never treated one other
than kindly-the family was small and
quiet" Here the woman left the car,
and plenty of food for recollection.
BETTY RRADFFE
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Orris Powder for Perspiration

Apply this preparation TO the armpits.
Picnic acid, three fluid drains: alcohol.
FIVE and one-half dramsi starch, six and
one-quarter ounces; Florentine orris, fiva
and one-half ounces; essence Of violet,
thirty-twO minims. Dissolve the acid in
the alcohol add the violet essence, then
the starch and OrTis root
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Lotion of White vioIets.

The following is a very pleasant mouth
wash: Two ounces reetifed spirits OF
wine. one ounce essence of violets, one
half dram spirits OF peppermint. Nix and
bottle. Label: a teaspoonful 70 q glass
OF water
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Sage Tea.

Sage tea is an excellent tonic, ard w.A
prevent the hair from turning gray. Fol-
lowing is the formula; Two ounces Of al
cohol, two ounces Of green tea. two ounces
Of garden sage After stralnlng keep
tightly c0rked 10 prevent evaporation.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

- ELDoM do health and fashion go
hand in hand, and the woman
1 who would be healthy and at the
same time fashionable often has
10 toss up" to determine which course
10 pursue. We OF to-day are fortunate
in being spared the solution of the corset
problem, for the corset model to date IS
considered (ry those who value health
over fashion, sensible practical. scientific
and not 70 be classed with the imple-
ments Of torture worn by our foremoth-
ers. Do you remember Janice Meredith
being commanded to breathe OUT while
her mother took instant advantage TO
strain the strings Of her stays, and how
she was forced TO repeat the operation
until the edge of the stays met across
the back? Tight lacing is unquestionably
Injurious, and no corset built IS proof
against the evil results Of this habit;
but we class tight lacing among the
abuses and not the uses.
Corsetiers have. perhaps unwittngly,
hit upon a most hygienic plan FOR the
corset of the moment, with its ample
room for deep breathing, in contrast 20
and its firm but gentle support 70 the
abdomen, instead OF the once dragging
down tendency. Some of you may say:
THAT is not the story Of my corset.
Why is mine most uncomfortable and
tlring, while the strain caused by the
stocking supporters IS well-nigh unbear-
able?" A woman, the possessor of new
SIS made-to-order corset. said that TO me
the other day. Let me answer your
questions by asking two others: Does
your corset fit, and do you know how
to wear it?" Not many women buy shoes
without trying them on, and It is be-
coming more common each day to have
gloves tried on before purchasing; yet
many women, particular in these mat
ters. will buy a corset at random. The
corset should be tried on before pur-
chasing. and a medel selected which suits
the hgure; then. If necessary. alterations
may be made. a corset SO selected is
a formidable rival of the high-priced.
nade-to-order article.
Now the corsetier has done his part
IN providing a good article; it Is for you
10 learn how to use it, and here IS really
the lesson of the day: How to properly
adjust and wear the corset To begin
with lace your corset properly. The
laces should be in two sections; the
top laeer is carried from the top of the
corset three-qgarters Of the way to the
waist line; 1t is drawn up to just the
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
AN Womnn must So

Tall Woman Must No
High heels.
High pompadours.
F.. Stripes running lengthwise.
High chignons.
Straight fronts. "
Three-auarter coats and cap
Big hats.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
If yOU WANT TO BE LOVED

Don't contradict people, even If you're
sure you are right
Don't be inquisitive about the affairs
Of even your most intimate friend.
Don't underrate anything because you
don't possess It,
Don't believe that everybody else in the
world is happier than you.
Don't declare that you have never ha@
any opportunities in life.
Don't believe all the evil
Don't be rude TO your inf
position.
Don't repeat gossip, even
terest a crowd.
Don't jeer at anybody's re
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

However. decided TO keep her and
get a second girl for the winter, and
The sun., 1908-08-23
TWELvE.DAY TOUR TO JAMAICA an,

COLLIVER TOURS COMPANY, Az BOYL-
STON STREET, BOSTON, viii inaugmatc three
exceptionally exclusive TOURS, leaving September
IS, October and October 10. There wifi also be
other departures in November and December. Upon
application itineraries and ali detail information will
be furnished.
The sun., 1908-08-23

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