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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

N NE of this years fashions which
will appeal to all girls, but may be
too extravagant for some Of them,
is the dainty embroidery on silk stock
ings. 1t would surely be delightful to
have them to match ones different light
evening gowns, and the girl who would
hesitate to buy several pairs Gas they are
a most expensive luxury can make them
for herself If she has some skill in en-
broldery. She can buy the plain silk
stockings in any color and have de-
sign stamped on them and do the work
herself.
Some of this embroidery is the plain
solid work, but the designs are generally
fine flowers and delicate tendrils. Some
others of the most attractive stockings
are done with ribbon embroidery. The
tiny flowers are made of very narrow
and soft ribbon, the ends of each little
patch being gathered to point. In some
flowers there are several layers of petals.
giving somewhat the effect Of very
heavily stuffed embroidery.
Others of the new stockings are en-
broidered with spangles, but these are
really only suitable with a similarly
spangled gown. On these stockings the
design is often made entirely of spangles
Of different sizes, the stems and tendrils
being lines of the tiniest spangles and the
flowers of a much larger size.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
KEEP YOUR SHELVES ORDERLY.

NGIRL should be every bit as particu-
~ lar about her closet shelves as she is
with her bureau drawers, and no
closet can look attractive when piled up
with row upon row of miscellaneous boxes
of indiscriminate colors, shapes and
sizes. The shapes and the sizes of the
boxes cannot, perhaps, be regulated, for
every pair of slippers, every hair orna-
ment, as well as every hat which has its
own place on one of the shelves, demands
a box fitted especially to it's own peculiar
proportions; but there is no reason, GER
tainly, why all these boxes should not be
of a corresponding color, 80 as to be a
pleasure to look upon rather than a
veritable eyesore every time the closet
door is opened. Nothing is simpler than
to cover a cardboard box with wallpaper.
Certainly the result gives no idea of how
easy of accomplishment is the task, and
in the large electric lighted hanging
closets which are part of every girls
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
CNVTHENEVER you observe a CIR
w wearing low cut shoes and cob.

w wearing low cut shoes and cob
web hosiery in zero weather you
may safely assume that she is either sin
gularly ignorant of the laws of hygiene
and good taste or inordinately vain of her
feet"
The April Grandmother turned from
the window and sat down before the
open fire as she continued:-"One of the
first rules of health is to keep the lower
extremities warm. Their state is an ex-
cellent barometer of the physical condi-
ton, for they rarely are cold save when
the head aches, the stomach disordered
OF the body chilled, and the first remedy
ls to warm them, No amount of clothing
elsewhere will avail in winter if the
ankles are practically bare Therefore
thoroughly waterproof, high-topped boots
are OF the utmost Importance. particu-
larly to school girls and especially to
those who are subject to sore throat. At
least two pairs of such shoes are neceS-
sary, that they may be worn alternately,
single nights airing being usually in
sufficient to free their soles from moist
ure. Fresh stockings, put on daily and
always changed when the shoes gel
damp, should have white feet, as aniline
colorings are extremely irrita ting to a
sensitive skin.
''The fatigue of which so many appar.
emily healthy school girls complain may
frequently be traced to the wearing OF
i'll fitting corsets. which while loose in
some places are too tight in one or more
directions. Obviously such garments are
apt to squeeze vital organ out of its
natural position as well as to produce
weakness and a consequent loss of capac
~ 20 practice calisthenics, not to men
Kim the extent to which they will detract
from the suppleness and grace of motor
of their wearer. Not only should the cor
sets worn by school girls be fitted indi
vidually to the figure in order to secure
a minimum of pressure at the most vita
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

require to be reflled perhaps oftener than
once or twice a year. The common
theory that the water must be changed
every day or two is an erroneous one, and
IN cold weather the frequent changing Of
the water, causing sudden changes of tenn
perature, is really dangerous. When
three or four fish are kept in a gallon of
water in a room without sufficient venti-
lation, then the water requires constant
changing; but when the aquarium is
placed where there is good sunlight and
is provided with a proper portion of
aquatic plants and sufficient sand for
them to grow in, then the water need be
changed only when the aquarium is to be
cleaned.
In lifting up the aquarium the first point
is to see that the glass itself is thoroughly
cleaned-it may be polished with tissue
paper or any soft paper that will not
scratch the glass. Neither soap nor any
kind of chemical should be used in clean
ing the aquarium. Next two inch LAYER
OF sand should be spread evenly over the
bottom of the glass, and this serves to
hold the roots of the living plants. by
means of which the necessary oxygen for
the fish is provided and the carbon which
is thrown off by the fish absorbed. A few
irregularly shaped stones should be
formed in a pile or built up so as to form
ladder or series of arches for the fish
to occasionally screen themselves from
the light. A piece of tuffstone placed in
one corner of the aquarium is also effec-
tive. Cabomba caroliniana, Myriophyllum
lspicatum, Pontinalis antipyretica, Sag
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
PRACTICAL TALKS BY THE
APRIL GRANDMOTHER

points, but they should be made of the
nghtest possible materials, for too thick
clothing is quite as much of a mistake as
IS too thin clothing. Nowhere is this fact
more frequently evidenced than in the
case OF underwear. and the one test to
apply to it is that it shall be of a texture
which will permit the skin to breath.
Ihe most healthful underwear consists
OF mixture of wool with silk or cotton.
[or Whlle the all wool garments absorb a
far larger amount of perspiration with
less danger to the wearer's taking cold
from its moisture contact with the cuticIe.
1t is liable to become impervious after
Ia course of launderings. Underwear
made entirely of cotton and linen is al
most absolutely worthless as a protection
against cold, for layer upon layer of such
materials does not really afford warmth,
while the weight of it is not only exceed
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

N regards the size of the aquarium
~ gallon of water is generally allowed
for each fish of three to four inches
in length, and although the smaller fish
may be somewhat more crowded, more
fish die from overcrowding in the aquari-
UNI than from any other cause.
The shape of the aquarium is also all
important. It is almost an impossibility
for fish to live any great length of time
in one of the so familiar round fish globes.
Apart from many other objections, the
aperture is much too small to admit a
sufficient amount Of air to the surface.
The most satisfactory aquarium of all
certainly the one that is the most orna-
mental in the room-is made of one piece
of glass, is rectangular in shape and is an
inch or two deeper than it is long-111.
inches in length, ID inches high and 81:
inches in width being good proportions.
An aquarium once properly filed and
stocked and placed where it shall receive
both light and good ventilation does not
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

lngly weakening, but prevents tile fresh
Therefore the present fashions in dra-
perles have at least been beneficial to the
extent of proving that a limited number
of garments of heat giving texture afford
quite as much warmth as do bundles of
clothing, which merely serve to add to the
weight.
Hair pads should be avoided as much
as possible, as they not only heat the
head, but the combs and heavy pins neces-
sary to keep them in place irritate the
scalp. Hats should be of light weight
and not fit the head so tightly as to in
terfere with the circulation of the blood
through the scalp or give rise to head
ache by pressing upon the nerves near
the crown. for the head-governed by a
rule precisely opposite to that in regard
to the feet-should be kept cool.'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

suite of rooms to-day the bright covered
boxes are real ornaments.
1t possible the boxes should be of the
same paper as adorns the walls, but if it
is not possible TO match the paper exact
iy any pretty flower design will be effer-
tive. If there is any definite figure or
pattern in the design of the paper there
will perhaps be a slight difficulty with
the large box in fitting this design to
the allotted space, but i'll the case of
small boxes it is not worth while to at
tempt to fit the pattern to the sides or
top. Any good white paste will do for
this sort of work. but dextrine, if prop
erly mixed, is probably the best for the
purpose. Five cents worth of dextrine
placed ID pan and not quite covered
over with water makes the correct quan-
tity.
For sashes, wells, gloves, stockings, as
well as for shirt waists, furs and a num-
Der of the larger articles in the outfit,
these artractiyely covered boxes are now
used.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

them 1t will often be necessary to place
few pebbles about the roots in order
to hold the roots firm. The water is then
added, and this water must, needless to
state, be absolutely pure and clean.
II FTER filling the aquarium it should
II remain a day or two in order that it
may acquire the temperature of the
room in which it is to stand, and also ac-
cumulate oxygen from the plants to make
1t habitable. A few tadpoles and snails
should be kept in an aquarium, as they
consume great deal Of the decaying veg
etable matter from the plants and also
prevent to large extent the formation of
algae upon the glass.
Food should be administered at a regu-
lar time each day. A piece of flake food
about the size Of ten cent piece is the
correct quantity for each fish in the sum-
mer time, while in winter half the guam
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

breathe and have their being, this must
be carefully watched to see that no I'M
due signs appear. If the water is green,
for example, there is too much strong
light upon the aquarium. A piece Of
tissue paper should be fastened against
the side of the glass that is exposed d.
rectly to the sun and few extra snails
and tadpoles added. A green, brown or
reddish growth on the sides of the glass
is also caused by the effect of too strong
light, as are green, brown or white hairs
appearing on the plants.
The aquarium should never have any
odor. An offensive smell will be caused
by dead animal matter only, which must
be removed and the sand thoroughly
washed and reset.
Save for the snails and tadpoles, which
are necessary as scavengers, most fish
lovers prefer to keep the goldfish to them
selves, although occasionally silver fish
are placed among the goldfish to fur
Their enhance by contrast the beauty of
the others, with their brilliant, golden red
scales.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

lustre, and if you have naturally oily HAIR,
which, perhaps, you have always hated
you now have an enormous advantage
over your fiuffy-haired sister, for all you
have to do is to brush, and brush, and
brush to attain the lustre now required
by Madame Modish. Persistent brushing
is a tiresome process, but it produces
most satisfactory results in giving polls1
and color to the hair. The fufy-haired
girl has to brush twice as long as the
other, and she has to constantly have oil
massaged into her scalp to get any lustre.
Days when she is not massaged she puts
a little oil on her brush and polishes her
locks in that way. 1t is said that the
girls in foreign countries who work. at
making olive oil have the most beautiful
hair in the world, all because their oily
fingers come more or less in touch with
their heads, and in consequence the hair
is so we'll nourished that it grows as fine
as silk and takes on lovely sheen and
color.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
Square Aquarium

that there are too many fish in the tank.
AS everything depends upon the condi-
ton of the water in which they live,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
UNDERSTANDABLE goldfish are the

II INQUESTIONABL goldfish are the
most popular for the aquarium
Certainly they are the most effective
of all fish, but the really complete aqua
rum is not confined to the one kind of
goldfish, but shows such varieties as the
Japanese fantail, Japanese fringetail
japanese comet, japanese telescope gold
fish, or the celestial telescope fish, all of
which are wonderfully interesting and
effective varieties of the familiar goldfish.
These fish are all fairly hardy and with
good care and proper precautions when
they exhibit unusual symptoms they
should live for a long time and afford
great amusement and entertainment to all
who see them.
Fish are as prone to sickness as any
other animal, but they are also quite as
able to respond to treatment. When the
fish remain down in the water it is a sign
that they are we'll and all is right in the
tank, but when they come to the top APP
parently gasping for air it may be known
that the water is impure or that the oxy-
gen is exhausted and a change of water
is necessary This is also a frequent sign
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

ittaria natans, Ludurgia-are all good
plants for the aquarium and can be OBJ
tanned at any time of year. In planting
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

= He fluffy haired girls have had their
innings. and the craze now is for
shining tresses. The hair must have
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

ONE remedies are laughed at, but
ii they are not to be despised.
- Often in an emergency they are
most useful, especially in the country
where the doctor lives at a distance.
The old adage says that a burnt child
breads the fire, yet, literally. one is always
getting burnt No matter how often it has
happened before, some pot or kettle gets in
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

tity is sufficient. Once a week a piece Of
earthworm or a bit of raw beef should
be given each fish. Overlooking is very
nearly as dangerous to the fish as starva-
ton diet, and the food must never be al
lowed to remain floating on the top of the
water if the fish does not desire to eat
when it is given him.
The water in the aquarium will natu-
rally evaporate somewhat When it has
gone down a half inch it should be filled
to the old mark with water which has
been kept standing over night so as to
obtain the same temperature as the water
in the aquarium.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
A
PAG E
F O r
NJ is S ES

is once properly understood, and
there is no girl or boy. or grown
up either, for that matter. who,
having once owned an aquarium, with its
pretty little inhabitants of goldfish dart
ing constantly in and out among the
grottoes and growing plants, but will
quickly acknowledge the interest and the
pleasure to be derived from these silent,
exquisite playthings. Nor is there any
foundation for the statement so often
heard that fish are such unsatisfactory
pets, as no matter how much personal
care may be expended upon them they
can never show any answering affection
but live only to eat, drink. swim about
aimlessly or sleep hidden away in the
sand among the roots of the plants pro-
.vided for their comfort To look on at
feeding time, when the girl who loves her
goldfish bends over her aquarium to scat
ter the tiny morsels of food to her pets
and to see the little bits of gold fash up
toward her hand without a hint of fear,
but with evident confidence and eager
ness, would assure even the most cynical
loyalty to be found in tiny fishes just as
well as in many larger four footed ami
mails.
The most important consideration in
the care of the aquarium is personal in
terest. No aquarium that is not taken
care of by its owner alone can ever thrive,
for in the feeding of the fish and in the
changing of the water regularity is all
important, and there can be no system
worked out by several individuals, each
using a different method. Just as our
health is dependent upon the sort of
houses we live in, the amount of sunlight,
fresh air, good food and attractive sur
roundings, so it is with our little aquatic
friends. The aquarium must not be too
small for the number of fish whose house
it is, there must be light and fresh air to
breathe, plants should be placed in the
corners and on the bottom of the glass
to break the monotony, and the right
kind of food in correct quantity must be
regularly administered.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-23

Garments of first quality at reduc- ed prices-in order to reduce stocks while you have need for the goods. Nothing inferior.
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-23
ABSOLUTE CLEANUP OF SUMMER
 SUITINGS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN.

Smart stylish suits for Men and Young Man, of fancy worsted blue erge cheWo and cashmere Every suit strictly all wosted and all wooade thoroughly and modelled to fit as we'll as suits that cost double the present sale price These garments were formerly pnced at Sl3 S14 and S5 In order to make clean sweep of these suits have marked the entire group atone low price
 This group of summer suits composed of smart summer suit models of 850 2OOO and 22SO qualities They comprise fancy wosed sungs bue green a sate gray in both light and dark shades shoulders and hand made button holes Tailored by high class wokmen originated by the best designers whose models have national reputation Without doubt this is the greatest suit bargain that Bridgeport has
 This suit offer will appeal strongly to Men and Young Men of discriminating taste Every suit is handaiored and we'll made as suit can be These suits include all of this seasons newest models and best effects in pattern and design They the products of the foremost clothing makers in this country Every garment in this assembg guaranteed to be worth the money style ft and ervce These suits formerly priced at 25OO 28OO 00O 350O Here your opportunity for une- strcted choice of any of these suits at
The Newtown bee., 1909-07-23
ABSOLUTE CLEANUP OF BROKEN
 LINES IN YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING.

We have suit for every in Just the right that will please the boy and the parents Strong sericeabe apparel Nothing Inferior for anything particularly attractive Boys and Cdens garments directly here where the best always found
 servceable suits for Young Men and Boys. lot of fifty suits in this group that are light cho and
 sted and have sold right along for 1000 0 and 0 To QA send these garments out quickly while there plenty of wearing X time ahead have marked them this uhead low figure pD for quick disposal,
 An attractive assortment of one hundred Chldren's Suits light medium cashmere chevot that
 were formerly priced at S35O 4.50and 5OO Double ed with knikerbok good with On the plain knee pantsom singlebeasted with wy knckerbocker trousers All good style and well made .eVvI An excellent vacation opportunity Every suit the lot is
 now marked at the quick disposal price.
 chldren's Suits that ss $ and marked absolute 3.5O 400 5OO and GOO.
 Wash hold ue, 79 cnsI
 Romper Play 39 WY 7"
 Chdrens Wash Woolen Knee years and soc quaty--n unusually good ofer ? for 25c. .'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12

was said 10 be the finest horseman
lof his day--and In that day most
Virginians lived In the saddle. IL was
the day of the chase, of riding to the
hounds, OF riding with fearlessness
and apparent recklessness which
would have brooded i'll for the riders
II they had not been horsemen OF
consummate skill and II their mounts
had not been of the finest mett-e and
endurance. Virginia has been famed
from the earliest period for her rae
ing stock and for her hunting stock
The bluest blood courses through the
veins OF her equine nobility, and
cavalryman who has a mount OF the
IF. +. v. type will find his horse
JOY and an Observation-Disclosures
Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12

charge that a member. or members
OF the almshouse and poor committee
cf the city council received a COM
mission on the deal by which the city
purchased the tract OF about forty
ceres OF land in Elizabeth City county
en- which the new almshouse has been
erected. is a proper one and should be
granted. No names we're mentioned
when this matter was discussed on
the floor OF the common council, and
for time the entire committee was
put In a bad light before the public.
Later developments have made 1t ap-
pear. however. that Mr.. Kellum was
the member referred 10 when II was
stated the someone received a COM
mission.
In denying that any commission
was promised or paid. Mr.. r. w. West.
who was one of the principal owners
of the tract sold to the city, said that
MI. keituHl WIS dBttt Aot th' PsDH~'NS
before the negotiations with the city
began. but that II was taken out OF
the agents hands and the deal with
the city was made by Mr.. West him
self. II is. easy to see how the public
might get an erroneous idea about
this thing, as il must have been
known to a number OF people that
Mr. Kellum. who was at the time a
OF the common council had
been agent for the property and IL
was not so generally known
that he had severed his connection
with the others.
The public would like to know just
what did happen. and 1t is due Mr.
Kellum as well as the other citizens
who we're members of the council at
the time the property was brought
that an investigation be held.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The silence of a woman Is golden
because of its scarcity.
A man seldom appreciates peace
until he has fought for it.
Most hearts are willing. but many
pocketbocks are weak.
Some people seem to make a speci-
atty Of getting into trouble
Sometimes a man secures room at
the top by pushing the other fellow
Of
The disappearance of some people
is mere welcome than their appear
ance.
The Ohio man whose wife threw
an alarm clock at him says he had
the time OF his life.
Lots of people delight in doing a
charitable stunt-after concluding
arrangements with the limelight man
Honesty may be. the best policy,
but lots of people think their ability
/, TO dodge the police is just as good
The wife who can keep her hus-
4, band IN the strait and narrow path
Is entitled to a solid halo studded
with diamonds.
The best butter isn't strong-unless
It's a goat
When a poor girl marries a pool
young man-that is love.
A good fellow" is usually a man
with lot OF bad habits.
! Many are mentioned for the Prest-
dency. but few draw the. salary.
II girl laughs and grows fat the
other girls have the laugh on her.
! Lots OF highway robberies are pull
Cd OF under the guise Of financier.
ing
Toe average wcrkingman would like
to be rich enough to enable him to tas
his boss inst what he really thinks
OK him.-Chicago News.