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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

ing light that is most trying to the
eyes. besides being inartistic and IN
beautiful The most pleasing ligh in
a room is one that Is cheerful and
sunny and yet subdued and restful
This very desirable quality OF light is
gained by the choice OF color in the
curtains.
In a sunny room a white curtain
may be used w-h good effect. provided
It is combined with a figured or flow
cred chintz or similar material. for
this breaks up the all-white glare.
The materials for curtains vary I'm
color and texture as I'm price. There
are all grades. from the pretty flow
cred muslin f5r the dainty bedroom
60 the gorgeous and beautiful satin
brocades for the drawing room.
Madras Is a favorite material for all
curtains. and is used TO a great extent
In summer cottages. Rajah and pongee
silks are particularly good for the liv-
ing and dining rooms. with sash drap-
cries OF net. Linen IS also seen in
these rooms. and some very unusual
effects have been gained by using sim
pie. inexpensive crash with stenciled
ar 1nlrGss.eTeS borders. impossible as
Il may seem, these same borders have
been worked ont on cheesecloth. The
effect is wonderfully individual.
The cretonnes are bewildering dis
play Of gay flowers and lovely coiors
There are many beautiful designs.
some o. them showing the quaint old
colonial patterns. such as our grand.
mothers used.
Powered muslin also makes very
pretty curtains, especially for a bed
room OF bathroom. q certain summer
cottage, delghtfully cool and pic
turesque. has tiny sash curtains on the
kitchen window OF pink poppy muslin,
through which one catches a glimpse
of a diminutive kitchen garden.
The color scheme is all important.
The curtains must harmonic with the
room. both in line and color. to be as-
fective- One rule that is invariable IN
all rooms is that IL there is a figured
paper on the walls then the hangings
should be plain, for II both are figured
the effect is confusing.
A fancy curtain material. on .he
other hand. is best with plain walls.
for il both are plain the result is fiat
and un!nteresting.
A very dainty Arrangement for a
bedroom window. shown in the Illus
tration. is shade of lowered chintz
and a sash curtain OF plain white
muslin. with an insertion of lace
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
LIGHT FOR WINDOW
MEANS MUCH as a MATTER OF
COMFORT.
Oraperies Easy TO Make or Mar the
Beauty OF Room-DaInty Ar
rangement Shown in
the Sketch.

Window arrangements may make or
mar the beauty OF a room. They
should, therefore. be planned with the
utmost care. Not only should the
shape, size and location OF the win
dows be taken into consideration, but
every detail OF the room as well.
The light that comes in through the
window Is one of che important items.
a .dndow having cold north light or
one well shaded by trees may be cur
tanned in light. even bright colors.
though pure White muslins are not eff
fective.
4 window on the light sunny side of
the house. on the contrary. Is more
pleasing done in quieter tones, with
the net or muslin sash draperies just
of white.
The sun shining through a plain
white curtain reflects a harsh. glar-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

loom. but of new rags--not really rags.
after all. but OF newS sateen carefully
cut into even widths. and the thinnest
among them OF cplored or white tape
The shades of material used in these
rugs are varied according to the gen
eral effect desired, and what cannot be
accomplished in the cotton material
is gained by the careful selection OF
colors In the cotton chain. These light
er-weight rugs made of tape ere 90
pliable as 30 DO useful for table COW
ers in studies. nurseries or even in a
general sitting room where there are
many children and things are designed
for hard usage; also they are used TO
cover cushions for studio purposes or
porches- The rugs made With col
ored chain are warmer in tone. but
those with a white chain are more
serviceabie, because they are more
successfully Numbered. which. in this
case, is a polite way OF describing the
washing process, for in these particu-
lar rugs It may best be accomplished
by laying them on a smooth surface
ard scrubbing them with a household
scrub brush or else by putting them
into a washing machine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
SMART COATS WITHOUT CANVAS.
Fashion Eliminates Weight from the
Skirt as Well as the Coat.

Not content with eliminating weight
from the waist. the fashions demand
that the coat should be as light as
mated except for customers VINO de-
mand IL Whether or not this is quite
pretty on the American figure is not
the point here; the thing is that the
ccat has been considerably iiisHtened
by It's omission.
The coat is not cut in what Is known
as skeleton fashion. II does not pre-
tend TO fit the figure. The rule Is 20
cut IL on perfect lines, leave out the
canvas. put in lambs wool for inter
lining. and adjust Il 10 the wearer. II
her figure isn't just like the coat she
at least gives the semblance of per-
lection. because the lines of the coat
may deceive anybody.
Lambs wool gives the greatest
warmth in the lightest weight, and
this is the decided advantage for its
use as an inter-lining. Therefore prac-
ucally this lightweight costume rests
on the shoulders. which are better able
10 stand weight than any other part OF
the body. The sleeves themselves have
all fullness eliminated I'm the coat and
are reduced 20 mere handful Of net
on the blouse. Therefore weight is
taken OF the arm.
One can easily see how restTul is
the modern costume by a summary
o. its advantages. Women have car
ried around too much weight and had
too little freedom of muscles for their
comfort. Now they are rejoicing i'm
the Greclan freedom the modern cos.
tune gives. They say they will never
change This they have vaiuiy said
too often for it TO sound sincere.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
USE FOR OLD rAsLEcLoTHs.
When Worn. They Are Made Into
Covers for Caro- Tables.

One housekeeper has found a some
what novel use for her old tablecloths
that are too worn for use she cuts
them into covers for her card tables.
As the family is an inveterate lover
of games OF all sorts there are a mum.
Der Of the green-covered card tables
in the house. These soon get so dusty
as TO soil light dresses. To prevent
this they are covered each time before
playing with squares made from the
Old tablecioths.
The cloth is cut into squares two or
three inches larger than the table. are
hemmed neatly al around and tapes
are fastened at each corner TO tie the
cover around the legs of the table.
II one has no old tableclcth that can
be converted 20 such a use. cheap and
attractive covers can be made from
heavy linen. with a narrow scallop en-
broidered around the edge and a mono
gram in one corner that rests on the
table. II desired. the.corners can be
cut az right angles 90 make the cloth
ft more easily and prevent it from
slipping up
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

back the lost one. Traces lost .r
stolen goods. UneaFths h3dsc.
treasures. Removes evil infusacv.
crosses, Spells. III Lack, cures trick
and COMPUTATIONS. gives Luck ana
success In all you undertake. Cares
the Tobacco and Liquor Habits. A.
lows the Captive 10 be set Free.
He Is the only one that win xsvs
written Guarantee to compIle<.
your oust' ess or refund your morsy
are you dck1 Do you know what
the trouble Is with your Come and
consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia, Hysser1a
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men and women owe their succevs =.
this wonderful man.
He VIII tell you whom Won VIZ
marry. VIII you be hanpyf ~.
VIII tell ysu who yeur friends ara
enemies are. Can you telif pocs1
take q leap In Q dark. but be- "a
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He always Succeeds when oth<ru
Isn. This In tic chance OF q NE
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Sunday: 2:3o 60 1880 p. N.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

poorly-cut garments. and they are in
variably OF a crude color. One OF these
wrappers, In combination with curl pa
pers, is enough 20 MAKE any man
fancy thet the mullins are stony. and
so subside behind the morning paper
In grim silence.
woman should live up to her part
as mistress Of the manor. and do her
best TO be attractive and cheerful I'm
the morning. Often the whole day is
Influenced by the mental state OF diff
ferent members OF the family al the
breakfast table. and il one Is disagree
able then the day for all is begun I'M
happily, and is likely 20 end so. There
really is no need OF being grumpy In
the morning. for Il is the beginning OF
a new day, and every day has some
bright spots. II we look for them.
woman can do more than she real
ICES, by simply being pleasant and
looking sweet and dainty in a little
breakfast jacket and cap. II will
make one feel good for the rest of the
day Just 10 look at her.
These little caps are wonderfully
becoming. and lend a charming dig.
nifty TO the wearer.
Women may rest assured that this
little effort on their part to start the
day happily will be thoroughly appre-
ciated by all members OF the family.
and they. in their turn. will help make
the morning meal a congeniaI affair.
instead of the hurried AFFAIR Il SO
often has become
The costume shown to-day is very
effective made of a white fiannelette.
with sky blue polka dots It is edged
with frill OF blue wash ribbon. Deep
white lawn rufiies finish the neck and
sleeves. The girdle is OF blue ribbon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
HATS Are TO Be SMALLER.
That Seems to Pc Millinery Forecast
at Present.

There is a system among miliners
Of making up brilliant spring hats in
January for the people who are going
south. These hats are supposed TO
be the forerunners of the coming
styles
II they are. and even the milliners
cannot prophecy surely SO far ahead.
this season. the hats that are worn
as the warm weather comes in viii
be smaller than the enormous affairs
of this winter.
They are still large enough. follow
ing the sailor shape but the brims roll
more. especially at the right side.
Flowers In great quantities are used
as trimming. especially the huge
shaded roses. Touches OF sold ribbon
OF gauzc are put in among these.
The new touch. however. IS the
wide ribbon placed at the sides well
back Of tho ears. They begin in
rosettes, are drawn loosely over the
hrim and tie carelessly under the chin
In wide bow and ends.
BLACK velvet ribbon f. often used.
but all the new colors IN satin are
drawn upon for this purpose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
To Hide Buttons on Corset covers


Many women who have been at loss
as to how to hide the buttons on cor
set covers so that they would not show
through thin waists can plan to con-
ceal them in this way.
Take as many strips OF lace six
inches long as there are buttons on
the corset cover and join the two ends
OF each piece and make rosettes OF
them. Fasten them 10 the upper edge
OF each button hole. When the corset
cover is fastened the buttons viii be
hidden by the rosettes.
A still better way of hiding the but.
tons is to sew a piece OF insertion
about an inch wide down the front of
the corset cover over the button holes
sewing it down on one edge only. aad
that the edge that is farthest away
from the corset cover. The garment
can be easily fastened. for the inser.
tion is sewed on In the form OF ay
with the edge left loose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

Even on the best gowns one sees
the new immense buckle in front OF
back.
1t must not be worn at the waist
line, but So few gowns have a waist
line any more that this advice is gu.
perhuous.
They are worn at thc top OF the
high skirt. at the bust or a little lower
than the shoulder blade az the back.
They are five or six inches round. and
studded with immense stones.
Cabochons Of turquoise. pearls.
corals and emeraIds are all used.
These are cut round or IN points. and
are bedded in the metal. Many OF
them have heavy fringes hanging from
the lower side.
These are worn on any kind of en-
pire or Grecian frock
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, 81. D.,
Strange. Wonderful, but True are
the awe stricken tests given by The
Great Australian Medium.
PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, N. ID.
the only Living Apostle Of Science
OF the Mysteries.
$4,000 I'm Gold to any enc In the
sSrlj 90 compete with him Pos
sesstng more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbuG
Greatest Hlndoo Medium I'm the
World.
so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
ne can tel ysu while in Ciairvsy-
ant state, all you wish to know with
cut a word being spoken Come,
all ye uIbelievc-s. scoffers ami jesr-
ers; bring all your skepticssm with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broken hearted wives. ali with
lew spirits and let HIN lift the bur
den from yoar aching and Jealous
heart He challenger the World Co
compete with him in causing q speed
J marriage with the one you lore;
uniting the separated ars1 brins
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
START DAY RIGHT
BREAKFAST COSTUME AN I'M
PCRTANT MATTER.
Garment Of White FlanneIetse Is Ef-
fectiVe-Friils and GirdIe OF Rib
bon and Lawn Ruffies for
Neck and Sleeves.

Every woman has at least one din
ner gown in her wardrobe. At lunch
con she is careful to wear a frock
that is becoming and in good style. in
case friend might drop In How
often does she consider her appear
ance at breakfast Anything is good
enough to put on then. because only
the family are there l. is z curious
thing that she Is least anxious to please
those for whom she cares most. 1t
may seem impossible. but there are
women who even go TO the table with
their hair in curl papers, wearing such
an atrocity as a calico wrapper. There
Is, perhaps, nothing in the whole
gamut OF wearing apparel SO fatal to a
woman's good looks as ono OF these
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
THE LADY OR THE AuToa

with apologies to Stockton)
SO fair she was, trim and trigi
So strong, YET sh a. and not too big,
With seeming just enough OF spice
1 wondered IL l had The price,
i got her, tho 81 cost me dear
SO- she got me, IS doth appear.
Oh, how my face with Joy did shine
When first J thought that she vas minei
How smoothly. swiftly on we drew
AS tender lovers always DO.
And We We're they. yes we We're such,
She yielded 70 my slightest touch.
She broke. she tore. she burned up bits.
She baked, she kicked, she gave me
She threw me Aging in the ditch
The Lady or the Aute-which?
Charles Irwin Junkin. IN Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27


In papering any room IL should he
remembered that light is the first con.
sideration. and that the paper must be
chosen accordingly.
Pure white is the best choice when
a specially light room is wanted as n
absorbs only about IS per cent of ths
light thrown upon H. Dark green. ON
the other hand IS the greatest conf
sumner OF iisht absorbing about SIS
per cent
Next TO white as light producer
are the soft pastel iints and ught
blues. which absorb from 20 TO % ner
cent. of the light; then comes Orange
at 80 per cent; apple and gray greens
almost SO per cent. and the popula-
brown is almost as bad as dark green
as II takes up about 65 to 20 per cent
or the light l. should throw out
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
For Sore Throat.

The oid-fsshioned remedy Of apply
Ing a cold compress is one of the
pest that can be used for sore throat.
To make IL, bandage. such as a
folded handkerchief. is wet in cold
water and wrGng-not very dry. II is
then bound around the throat and
over it entirely to cover the wet cloth
hannel Is securely pinned 70 keep
IL in place No part should be left
exposed or the air. striking the skin
through II, will make the cold worse.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
India Needs Awakeninn-

Only about one-third of the land Of
India is under cultivation. A portion
OF the other twothirds is taken up by
rivers, lakes. woods. uncultivsble hills
or sandy or stony plain. towns. etc.
But much OF the unused land might
be very productive II properly man
aged. and especially II irrigated. India
is rich in agricultural resources. II
they are properly developed. II doubt
less has rich mines 0f ore yet TO be
discovered -Muzaffarpur Advocate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Evolution o; the over.o.,

K is surprising to what an extent
the motoring rastime has influenced
the shape Of the present day over
coat worn By the man of the street
IL the ordinary individual appeared
mufhed up in a heavy ID. Il. button
over overcoat with storm collar worn
IN conjunction with light one piece
tweed cap some five years ago. he
would have been dubbed a crank or a
weakly Individual from the tropics-
Tailor and Cutter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Chinese slippers.

Now that the importers bring over
Chinese slippers large enough for the
American woman's foot, they are hav-
ing popularity. They wear forever and
day as a bedroom slipper and look
very quaint and pretty.
Those who wear them say they are
comfortable. The price is not beyond
the average purse and one is sure OF
having a slipper that win not wear on,
in half a season. as the Turkish slip.
pers do.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Litters All 70 Iltora.nro

The truly literary man has a
cleared space about eight inches
square on a corner of his desk: I'm
this space he does his writing. The
rest Of she desk IS buried deem under
heap Of pressing bills when n
desk looks as orderly ne a race.sulcide
home. the chances are that the own.
er's literariness is assumed. No III.
ter. no literature.-Newark Evening
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

IL can easily be made out Of any card
board or wooden box OF a suitable
size. from which the i'd and one side
has been removed. The box should be
smoothly covered with silk or brocade
and lined with silk or satin in some
contrasting color. The bottom should
be thickly padded. SO that u may
serve as pincushion. and the outer
edges should be bordered with thick
silk cord. The useful pockets round
the sides are made OF wide satin rib
bon or silk, as preferred. gathered at
the top. and run through with an elias
nc SO Jhat they may serve TO mold
small pieces OF work, lace. scissors.
tapes. etc. A small ribbon strap en-
one side forms resting place for the
thimble and at the back OF the box
loops Of narrow ribbon are arranged
to hold four reels of cotton. The cot
ton can easily be used in this way
without removing the reels from their
places.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
And sin increaslnn.

What is the matter with the se-v-
Ice this afternoon" asked the angry
manager OF the telephone exchange.
the town Is In tamult, and every
subscriber las a complaint"
1T can't be avoided explained a
subordinate. calmly. The papers came
OUT and said that a man by the name
Of saith h,d bcen injured "a a trolley
wreck. As salt every Smith is tel
ephoning &c eTcsy o.her Smith TO learn
If the Smith was struck Was bis
S:niih."--.'rcS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
KNOWLEDGE.

knowledge is like n current coin. A
man is partly justified in feeling
proud to possess il. If he himself
worked on the gold and tried TO coin
It. or. at least. II he honestly obtained
II as already tried and tested. But
when he did not 90 anything. but
simply received II from some passer.
by who had thrown Il at his face.
what ground has re then 70 be proud
OF it9-John RuSkin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
MANY In 4 hInu4r

In one of the big Swiss lace manu-
factories there is a new machine
which threads 1000 needles a minute.
ties the knot Tor each. cuts the thread
on at uniform length. and then car
ries the needle along and sticks IL into
a cushion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Uncle Larry

i shouldn't wonder" said Uncle
Jerry PEBBLES. III there was something
In this idee that the condition OF
man teeth has whoie lot TO do
with his moral character The big
gest liar ! ever knew in my life wore
a fun set OF false teeth"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

IL imitation is the sincerest natterv
the artistic value of cretonne is eStah.
iished beyond a doubt by the new
glass lamp shades. which seem 10 he
huge frames covered with dainty Gre.
sonne-until you tar one with an M
ves'issiing finger. The glass IS futea
ana wrinkied 10 follow the convo,u.
nons 81 re flower petals and leave
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
II woulsn.t stIro

A little girl OF three was playing
with a yellow jacket when she was
told by her mother that Il would sting
her. She answered: no. It won't;
I'm Just holding II By the leaves on
its back"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
EIouers Of SILVER nissan.

On "A large hat OF soft black beaver
the thinning is formed by leafless
garland OF large marguerites made Of
silver tissue. The contour CT each
petal is outlined with a narrow band
of black. fieecy beaver, in marked con
trast with the delicate texture Of the
metallic goods.-Vogue
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
status Of TIE t,onarnh-

a king may o a thing OF straw; but
II he serves 10 frighten our enemies
and secure our pcorcrty. IL Is well
enough; a scarecrow is thing OF
straw. but IL protects the corn.-Pope.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Contrary.

There is a man In Atchison so con
trary tiat you GaTe not suggest any
thing 10 him; II IL is raining and you
suggest that he seek cover, he Will
remain out In the rain. 20 show his
Observation-Disclosures Globe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Truth or Fiction?

"Ah. What a difference there Is"
remarked the Cynic YEARLY. between
courtship and marriage. Courtship
is made up OF soft Nottingham
rage OF hard facts" And he broke
the worlds record for a sigh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Exercising the non.

joint" The foctman inclined his
head deferentially. John. step
toward Fido and speak a kind word
TO him. TO make him wag his tail. He
has had no exercise to-day"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
is USEFUL IN MANY WAYS.
Dainty Work Tray a Great Convent
ence for Busy Woman.

The Illustration Shows a work-tray-
the utility of IL is seen at a glance.
For the nursery Il is specially useful:
1t can stand ON side table with socks
for darning in it. or any piece OF work
that might be taken up at odd times
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27

"Judgin' from the price We charged
me. neighbor. We put three gallon Nv
nlasses in twO-gallon jug. Naow l
amt b'grusgin' ;Ae money, but
don't cal.late ter ney the Ing
stretched. Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
Roses o. Satin Rlbbon

Huge roses made OF satin ribbon in
various tones OF a natural color are
finished with thick. brown. natural
stems and sprays OF foliage. Only one
Of them is used on a hat.-vogne.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-27
LATEST THING IN RUGS.
Really Rag Carpets, Though They Are
Not So Called.

Creat-grandmother's rag carpets are
travelling under an assumed name. AS
you ali know, shey are now Martha
Washington puritan rugs. but they
nave taken on "a softer. smoother tex
ture since their revival.
They stu are made on an old hand