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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
The Problem of Entertaining

modern times. There has been what has
been cieverly called an overdose of lux
ury," which repels, rather than attracts,
or satisfies, or plcases. II is to be hoped
that the time is approaching, or IS really
close at hand, when reaction will bring
about a recognition that simplicity 10
dignihed, we'll bred and makes for true
happiness in life People are beginning
to realize that lavish display is vulgar.
Even the most obtuse people see that
there is something false about it, some
thing wrong about the snowy extravA-
gance which overfeeds guests, or has toe
many flowers on a dinner table Even
the obtuse people discover that there 10
something missing from that sort of en-
PERTAINING. and the something missing 10
the true spirit of hospitality
A hostess is not well-bred or hospita-
BILE who greets a guest neghgently OF
with sCant notice, looks over her guests
shoulder for the next arrival, and implies
by her manner that she wishes every
one to hasten on to see the costlincss or
her house or th sumptuous feast which
is offered
To be truly hospitable is TO be cordial
to all who cross our threshold, TO be
sociable, receiving our
friends in heartfelt kindness. not looking
for praise, or admiration o- rewards;
and always providing our best, although
our besa may be very simple,
1t is mistake to strain after effect, or
to strive to find something very novel
very unusual, very different from others,
or something by which to excel our
neighbor who entertained last week
n. ~. =
on hostess, and unless she has plenty
of executive ability, originality and exc
perience it is never advisable to attempt
innovations
When inviting friends to ones house
il is naturally to be supposed that it is
for their pleasure. No effort should be
spared which may contribute to their ca
joyment A warm welcome, a kindly
greeting manner which shows that a
hostess is sincerely glad to see her guests
these are some of the accomplish
ments that a hostess should try to
learn. She may give the simplest little
luncheon, the quietest little dinner, 4
card-party with the most inexpensive
prizes, III she may do nothing more than
invite a few friends in the afternoon for
a clp of tea, and brew ii and serve il
herself, but if she is gracious, welcoming,
winning in her manner, showing that
she is fully compensated for any u ible
she has taken by the pleasure of b. ing
her friends under her roof, tht will
en4r into her spirit Of good humor.
TMre will be subtle influence which
will make them happy and at case.
Nothing is more enjoyable than a visit
at the house of a popular hostess who
is at home informally always on GER
tain afternoon in the season, where
guests arrive two or three at "a time,
and where enc i sure TO meet friends
or perhaps some very interesting visit
ing stranger, have a pleasant chat and
enjoy "the cup that cheers"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

but there are times when il must be
changed This is true where there are
children or illness. In either case the
sensible thing to do is to consider which
things are absolutely imperative, and
then plan for the most efficient methods
The rest period should diaVdyS be planned
for If any time remains for extras they
might be given occasionally as treats.
The housekeeper SHOULD consider her
assets and use them to the best advan-
tage One valuable asset in the case OF
young children is good habits As soon
as child begins to do anything he should
be taught at once how to do it. Children
need not play over the entire house. they
much prefer one particular room or part
of a room, They are perfectly willing
to put their toys away when through
playing, if taught, and if given closet
or box for the purpose Many a mother
slaves and 7OdSteS time by tracking after
children because sh has not taken pains
to train them to consideration and un-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

ess braids are provided with line of
thread at one edge, BY which they may
be drawn up into the curves of the pat
tern, doing away with the whipping Of
the edges that is no incorsiderable part
of the work when the braids do not
draw A large portion II the design is
composed Of circles within circles, and
fagoting stitch is rse3 to connect all
these parallel edges. In the irregular
spaces, cross-thrcads are. disposed to fiji
in the spaces to the best advantage, then
the thread is twisted back on the first
threads Wherever the space is large
enough 10 permit, a wheel or rosette Is
worked at the intersection OF the longest
crossing-thrcads
The collar with attached yoke is rather
novel, as plain. fine tape-braid IS used to
I'll in the deep. oval scallors formed by
the Trianon braid The tape braid is
laid in straight lines that cross each
other, and in each open space wheel Is
worked on the threads that cross from
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
JELLIED EGGS

JELLIED EGGS
Fill empty egg shells with a blanc
mango, and when chilled break off the
shells. Have ready liquid jelly made
from one-half box OF graduated gela
tine soaked in fourth pint OF cold
water until softened, add one-half pint
boiling water. one-hali pint Of sugar
stir until gelatine is dissolved then add
one-half pint orange juice and the juice
of one large lemon. STRAIN through
cloth into egg cups or other individual
molds until one half full and then chill,
then, with teaspoon heated in hot
water, form a cavity in the centre Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
Reducing the Hips-Simpie Direc-
tions to Effect Marked Improve
ment i'm the Figure

are due to a general condition OF super
fluous flesh, it would be vain TO attempt
hip reduction alone; the whole matter
should be regulated by diet and exercise.
| do not believe the person exists who
can not reduce flesh by proper dieting
and exercise. Most people who are too
stout either eat too mitch, or cat the
wrong kinds OF food, or exercise TOO lit
tie 1t is unfortunate that the tendency
as one advances in life Is TO Il deposit
of flesh about the waist abdomen and
hips. which tends to destroy bodily SYN
metry. This is due in 4 great part 10
the lack Of exercise Of these muscles "a
the body, 10 a wrong posture IN sitting
ana Re tendency as one grows older to
eat more food tl1n is necessary ] 5e
remedy then after regulating the di-t-
is in tie eNcrrisI q: these muscles. Wb.ca
become ovcrcharg.d with fat owing ~.
their Incidence ! have often given the
series Of exercises necessary to accom-
piiSh it. bu: will repeat them here Tor
the benefit C. n. -aT Lie FIST
on the hac5; econ the 690r and with the
knees and ic2t tor thar. raise tAe les
Il rjrh. ANGLES 20 jat BOD Next, bead
the knees. Asserting sitting posture
bringing the feet c,5sciy ~ the body.
tI-en fex the knees 10 on the body itself
doubling the legs as closely together as
possible upon the body. Try this FIRST
with one leg and then with the other,
ard then both together
Another series Of exercises consists m
standing as erect as possible, wien hands
hanging loosely at the sides sitd tHe
palms inward then slowly bend the bocy
at the hip joints, allowing the arms %
swing forward, and. while keeping the
knees stiff. try TO touch tbs fOor with
! the finger tips After that throw the
body back with the arms ard hands up
] over the head, reaching a. iar back IS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

selhshness. OF course they forget, but
not all the time Household duties can
be planned to fit into the waking and
sleeping hours of children, even though
the programme seems unconventional
1t is your task to manage your house
well, and you must use the plan that
seems best to you.
Illness means rctrenchmcnt along all
the usual lines Rooms should be cleared
of all articles requiring unusual atten-
ton or likely to cause trouble to stran-
gers or careless helpers. Those parts of
the house not in general use might be
closed The laundry work of the pa
tent should be attended II promptly (;
that of the family should be lessensd 1t
is sensible to substitute paper napkins
and a clean white oil-cloth for the reg
ular table linen if one is overwhelmed
with work and lack of help. The SIM
plest and most nourishing food should
be prepared for the family, and at such
times the freless cooker is invaluable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
Some Novelties i'm Lace Work-the
New Braids and Stitches Shown
This Spring

pie of piece Of work that, costing com
paratively little for pattern and materials,
has. when completed, a high money
value. The stitches are all Of the sim
plcst description. The waist shown COM
pletod is made Of the Princess and Ouch
ess braids. The cost Of materials will be
even less if eith,r the English or Re
naissaace braid tnct illustrated IS used
Either Of the later braids viii make a
handsome weist, though Of not such fine
lace as the Princess and Duchess braids.
The arrangement Of the braids is such
THAT only the simplest stitches are ncccs-
sary Both the Princess and the Ouch
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
Saving Time and labor by System
Makes Nousework Easy.

Many housewives have a particular
menu tor company varying It according
to season. Where there is a maid the
company menu simplifies matters very,
much if one insists on maNing a diffey-
ence for company. 1t IS much more
sensible, and much more OF compliment
TO the guest, however, to merely increase
the quantity of family fare.
If the laundry-work is done out OF the
house, the work will be iightened con-
siderably, but there is the same need Of
systematic planning for the other work.
Tuesday wash-day
Monday is the time-honored wash-day
but Tuesday seems better. If Sunday is
Home Day" as it should be, everything
is pretty generally used and needs a
going-over on Monday. The larder is
depleted, clothes need mending before
going to the wash, and one needs little
time Tor rest. The stores can be ex-
amired, meals planned and the weeks
purchases listed
On Tuesday there is chance to
choose between necessities and luxuries.
Washing is a necessity, ironing a lux
ury 30 say some. Bed linen and tow
els must be washed, but not necessarily
ironed A little care in hanging up and
smoothing when folding is all that is re-
CURED, and the smell of pure air and
sunshine is more agreeable to many than
the odor OF hot iron on linen.
Anything that saves nerve force and
uses brains instead will be part of the
wise woman's equipment. The market
is full OF labor-saving utensils which
are really excellent and should be in
general use. There are washing ma
chimes which are practical, and bread
mixers worth using. Carpet-sweepers
and hreless cookers have come to stay
and, rightly used, will be boon to hard
pressed housewives. Dustpans fitted
with an upright wooden handle and a
toy broom are worth more than their
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
Appetizing Dishes and How TO
Make Them

each sup large enough to allow a blanc
mango ,gg to stand upright; fill the
mold with the Jelly liquid, melting that
removed from the cups also Let stand
in cold place to become firm. When
ready TO use, stand the molds in hot
water until gclatine loosens from the
sides, turn upside down on chilled
plate, and surround with whipped cream
or a boiled custard sauce.
DREAMED EGGS
These are equally appetizing on
toasted bread for breakfast or as a
luncheon or supper dish. Allow one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

BOILED ICING

In one-four,h cupfu Of cold water add
a pinch Of cream tartar, cook till syrup
pins thread when dripped from spoOn5
turn slowly on the white OF one large
egg beaten sdff and dry; favor; beat
until cold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

81 e to side and from opposite corn Of
the opening The edgine braid tha ~on-
pletcs both the yoke and collar i at
tachcd to the row above it By simple
fagoting stitch Neckpieccs Of th:1 Kind
are very useful and generally becoming;
they brighten up waist, rendering
comparatively plain costume suitable Tor
afternoon or simple evening wear. The
yoke and collar may be attached to the
waist, and made a permanent portion Of
the costume, or the yoke only may be
Joincd, its upper edge flushed with a
narrow band and the collar made de.
taehab.e, as are most OF the collars now.
In fact il would be an excellent idea 10
have two collars to one yoke, used in
this way, as it is the collar that soils
more quickly ard needs more frequent
laundering II attached as a part OF tho
waist, both yoke and collar should be un.
dertaced with one or more thicknessas
Of white chiffon or mousseline de sole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

The difference between ideals and
attainment is often diScouraging, but
every good workman is satisfied with
nothing less than the very best plan
for doing his work There are never
times when The ideal must be lowered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

In every days programme should
be included a rest period Snatch il
whenever possible, but be sure to be alb
solHtsly alone, to relax The muscles COM
blefeiy, aud to think Of something pleas
AM Ten minutes a day is priceless.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

THE charm a n d
n value OF real laccs
depend, outside Of
their beauty OF de
sign, upon the fact
that they are hand
made, the time and
skill required in the
making placing them
at a price that makes
their purchase pos
slble 20 a woman OF
means only. Good
-ezf- feels q prei1-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

cost in their saving of time and tired
backs
The assignment OF a definite amount
OF time 10 definite tasks is worth con-
sidcring 1t is so very easy TO dawdle
without realizing the fact-taking forty
five minutes TO do a thirty minutes task,
handling an article three times when
once is sutficient--in countless ways one
wastes time Many women believe in
conscientious wC;t and think that means
long hours Analyze a task, allow a
certain time for each part, and decide
whether too much is being given to that
particular thing.
Another place where time may be
saved is IN the care of tools after use.
For instance, fruit-jars should be cleaned
as soon as the fruit is removed. Any
thing that is to be used again should be
put away ready for instant use at any
time. Soiled linen should be Numbered
on the first wash-day, soft old sheets
and handkerchiefs should be put away
clean. Staple articles of food should be
stored in proper receptacles. When
large enough glass fruit-jars or screw
top glasses are best, as the contents are
air-tight. vermin-proof and easily seen.
"Paper-bag housekeeping" is waste OF
time and patience, as well as material.
The articles most used should be nearest
to hand and in the most convenient place.
All worn-ort or unnecessary things
should be discarded at once
Method and System
Methodical, systematic housekeeping
is the only salvation OF the woman who
must keep house unaided, or of the one
who must direct others and wishes 3
happy, well-ordered home.
The very neatness is attractive and a
constant incentive to continual effort.
The only danger is that neatness, system
and order may become the paramount
things, imposing hardship as great as
that brought about by the lack of those
qualities.
Fiexibihty and adjustment mast 90
hand in hand aVith system aud method
Saneness, common sense and intelli-
gence must point the way in every I'M
dertaking, and one must have the cour-
age of her convictions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

THE extremes of ostentation, extrav-
L agance and prefer tiousness seem TO
have been reached in this country in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
GENERAL letters

CE We r A L letters
~ have come to me
lately asking for di-
rections to reduce
hips which are too
large.
1t would be a very
unusual case indeed ii
which the dispropor-
tlcnatc size OF the
hips depended upon
the frame work OF tbs
bones. One ca II
easily tell if such
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30
EYES

A No led chez once said TO the
palate, through the eye, and this method
Of SER ing eggs viii be found qppetiz-
ing, dainty and delicious
Cut rounds OF bread, toast them 10 a
pale brown. dip in hot milk. butter cen-
erously and place on a buttercd baking
sheet. Separate the yolks and wh.,s Of
as many eggs as there are rounds Of
toast. Add pinch of salt to the whites,
whip to a dry froth and pill high on
each toast round Make depression in
the centre, drop in a yolk. sprinkle With
salt, pepper and :. piquant table 81 c,
top with a "pca" # butter and ra to
brisk oven 10 cook RemoYc to III
plates and garnish with parsley IIis
IS also an excellent dish for an cgr-
gency l''ncheor when unehpccte# ,'m-
rGny appears and "the cupboard Is ore
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

hard-boiled egg for each person TO be
served and one extra TO garnish the top
of the dish. Prepare sauce placing
one rounding tablespoonful Of butter in
saucepan, and when melted quickly stir
in two level tablespoonfuls of flour,
'@'hen thoroughly bier I'd add three
iourths pint OF warm MILL, stir ing con-
stantly until creamy; then add salt and
pepper to suit, and the whites Of the
hard-boiled egg chopped coarsely. Pour
into a hot dish, cover with the hard
boiled yolks. put through ricer. and
garnish with the other egg cut into
icngthwise sections, watercress or green
parsley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-30

Make a rich white sauce with half a
pint of milk, one ounce OF butter and
A heaping teaspoonful of aour Take
from the fire and add one tablespoonful
Of scalded and chopped parsley, lemon
Juice, paprika, salt, nutmeg at discretion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
The Circus Coming.


GOllmar Bros Greatest Of American
Shows. The billbOards are all covered
with many colored advertisements an
nouncing the coming to Mineral Point
on August 20, of GOllmar Bros Great
est Of American Shows, Circus, Muse
um, Menagerie and HippodrOme.
Judging from notices appearing in
newspapers published in towns where
the shows have exhibited already this
season, the establishment is much larg-
er than ever before. It is said that the
free street parade is a magnificent spec
tacle and that a larger number Of wild
animals are shown in open dens than
with any other circus on the road.
Onr exchanges state that it is a fact
that the GOllmar Bros. do exhibit Il
monster blood sweating hippopotamus
in their menagerie and that their horses
are perfect specimens and splendidly
trained They have a herd Of monster
trained elephants and in their immense
geological collection are to be seen the
rarest wild animals, including the
weird and mysterious vlacB vark, the
only specimen on exhibition in the
world. The press is unanimous in en-
dorsing the Gollmar Bros, Shows as
clean, free from graft of every kind and
of the highest class in point Of general
merit. They will exhibit in Mineral
Point, Friday, August 20, giving two
performances. Free street parade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
4 GOOD PROGRAM OF SPORTS.

With favorable weather during the coming week. Mineral
Point will have of the successful fairs in the history
of the city. First and Best the Of the manage
ment, who make good year by year.
There will be usual great exhibition of the products of
southwestern Wisconsin.
The spirit of generous rivalry engendered by these fairs
has done much make section second III ag
cultural progress To visitors the exhibits week will be
la revelation of our wonderful resources.
keeping with the spirit of the age special attractions
and amusenents will be provided.
At much the managers have secured for the Fair
ICHEFALO THE MAN WHO PERFORMS THE
WONDERFUL FEAT OF LOOPING THE LOOP AND
FLYING THE FLUME IN ONE ACT.
1t is thrilling act and will be witnessed by thousands
who love behold deeds of daring 1t feature that will
be remembered for years come.
The other great special attraction is BONOMOR'S S
IARABIAN TROUPE.
The management has indeed been very fortunate in
ling these marvellous Equbrsts and Acrobats for exhibition
here will be their first trip they have been i'll de-
mand for fairs and other great gatherings i'll the
They perform with oriental seemingly impossible eats
of strength and skill is seldom that is afforded the
opportunity Of seeing such acrobatc feats
The people never weary good games of ball. and large
part Of the program has been allotted clubs from our
neighboring towns and cties games will be follows:
Wednesday-10:30 WALDWICK vs.. HOLLANDALE;
1890 BLANCHARDVILLE vs.. NIIFFLIN.
Thursday--12:OO O'Clock sharp, LINDEN VS.. DODGE
WILLIE.
Friday--11:OO o'clock, SHULLSBURG VS.. HIGHLAND.
The racing program a good The purses speak or
themselves and will draw hher fast and troers
from far and The program printed elsewhere
i'll this issue.
During fair week all roads will lead Mineral Point.
The attractions offered will be unsurpassed at any air,
state district county, The gathering fair week will be
great reunion the people of southwestern Wisconsin. The
fair managers invite you be here assuring you that
their purpose entertain you such that you will
want to again
Come to 19O9 First and Best and you'll never regret it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
Coming for the Fair.

William Stude, proprietor of the
Globe Hotel, has arranged to again
have the famous German Band here
during Fair week. Mr. Stude has also
arranged to have two large 0-passenger
Buses here from Milwaukee to convey
people to and from the First and Best
Fair. He believes in doing his part
towards booming the city. 44w2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
State Bank at Belmont.

State Bank Commissioner NJ. c..
Bergh on Tuesday granted charter to
the Farmers State bank Of Belmont
with capital of $4,000. J.H. Richers
is president of the new institution and
L. f. Kuhnhenn cashier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12

Plants and Flowers for the Fair.
Bring your plants and cut flowers
and help make the display the largest
we ever had. The management is put
ting forth every effort to make this the
largest fair in the history Of Mineral
Point. H W. FRIEDEN, Supt.
Fruits, Plants and Flowers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
New DEPARTMENT.

Miss Lowe is here to take charge of
the new hair dressing department in
Lenahan's Millinery store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12
Change of Dental Rooms.

During the time in which improve
ments are being made in the Coad
building (lately purchased by W. J.
Penhallegon) Dr. c. G. Hubenthal will
have his Office up stairs in the White
House store building. The change VIII
only be temporary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12

DOR SALE-A house and lot. very desira-
II bic residence. almost new Situated on
Babcock Avenue, Linden; has large rooms and
a good cellar; also well. For further particu-
lars inquire Of Mrs. Stephen Rule, Linden,
box 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12

TOR SALE-The property know a. the Tam
IL blyn homestead, large house, barn, buggy
shed, chicken house, cisterp, well, and Hover
house suited for truck farming chicken farm
nursery, florist or fruit farm. Inquire OF mrs
Chas. GoldsWorthy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12

AN OPPORTUNITY is offered for any farmer
IL wishing "a start in sheep or stock of any kind
on a small scale, and who has not the cash to
buy. Inquire for particulars at the Democrat
office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-12

HLASSIEIMD or Want advertisements in the
" Democrat br2ng profitable returns. Price
five cents per line per week.