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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-05-14

FOR SALE-Business property on
First avenue southeast. at a specially
low price, Inquire of L. w. Vasaly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-05-14

FOR SALE-2-seated platfor m
spring wagon with canopy top.
II ct John Wetzel.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-05-14
" " "
Woman,

Oh, woman, you are charming,
And poets long have sung
Their sweetest verses to you
In every written tongue;
But none of them has ever
Told why it is that you
Will always leave street car
.ot dine gnorW
w. J. hampton, in Success Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
SAVE MAYONNAISE
BY USING WATER

That mayOnnaise curdled in the max
ing can be set to rights at once by
the addition OF a tablespoonful OF cold
water is the useful discovery OF one
housewife.
Whether this would be effectuai in all
recipes for making the epicurean dress
ing has not been ascertained, says the
New York Times. but it never fails to be
so IN her formula, which is e delicious
one. as follows:
One raw yolk, one hard boiled one.
both very cold. mixed in a bowl with
the addition of little salt, and IL liked
q tablespoonful OF mustard. Stir in at
least half pint OF pure olive oil, after
ward thinning to the desired consistency
with vinegar or lemon juice. The oil
may be put In by the dessertspoonful
and stirred very quickly. contrary 10
the usual laborious process Of adding T.
drop BY drop. II all the ingredients and
bowl and spoon are well chilled It viii
not curdle. II this accident should ever
occur through any mischance add the
cold water and 10 viii be rectihed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Speech Is One of The Real Faculties
Which Nay Be Developed BY Imitation

CPEECH is the only faculty OF the
y human being developed entirely by
i-oitation.
A child would learn TO walk,
work. play alone. but he speaks only
as ne initiates some one else, therefore
hearing Is the first condition for speak
ing. The deaf and dumb have AL the
organs Of speech and the intelligence
to use them, but never having heard,
they are dumb
Early influences havo much 10 do with
the development Of the individual voice.
large proportion Of our Southern
people show by their speech that the
negro nanny Is still I'm the Southland
while children from the North, East,
and West have more varied accents,
according to the nationality Of their
nurses.
Perhaps the mothers OF this nation
will some day appreciate their respons-
Utility, and train their children I'm this
wonderful power Of the spirit 10 express
Itself through the voice. At the present
time when a woman becomes concerned
about her daughters voice, she com
forts herself with the thought that she
VIII send her TO a fashionable boarding
school and she will come home with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
LEAVES AND FERNS
ARE EASILY KEPT

The brilliant coloring Of the American
autumn IS noted all over the world. for
nowhere else IS there such a turning Of
the leaf, such a magnificent display OF
crimson and gold. II IS possible, by
pressing the leaves and ferns to bring
some Of this beauty into our homes.
AS the leaves are gathered. lay them
in newspapers uder a eight TO keep
them fiat, and when the trees are bare,
and none but the sere and yellow leaves
are left, begin to press. Select some
floor or table not likely TO be disturbed,
wet the leaves and lay them, face down.
between newspapers. Pass an iron over
them once; when they are steamed and
limp, put them between fresh newspaper
still face dOwn-aud press tlem hard
with a hot iron until dry. Pin them with
steel pins where they are, aid varnish
at once with light retoucbins vanish
as the little heat left facilitates TIL Op-
Grafton. II done on the face they curl
whereas by strengthening tine veins from
behind they have their natural support
Forms should be treated Immediately
or they will curl at the ends. Either
bIoting or newspaper can be used, the
process then being the same a. for
leaves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Forgot to Answer
Her Letter Last Year.
West Virginia Apples
Bringing Good Prices

West Virginia is supplying a big por-
ton Of the apples reaching the market
At present, and they are commanding
Rs good prices as apples grown in that
State ever did.
Dealers advance n variety Of reasons
Tor It, but the fact that they are Of
unusually good quality perhaps is the
best one For the most part. they are
large and firm, and arrive in splendid
condition
There is big range this winter in
the wholesale prices on apples. quota
lions playing between g and s. per bar
rel. It is possible TO buy most any
kind Of apple. with respect to quality
and, Of course. prices are gagged ac-
eordingly. But there are plenty Of the
best kind. and they experience little
Difficulty in bringing the best prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

the window into the rector's room and
pass out 20 you whatever Won want %
on, well,' they replied. you are too
small TO do us any harm. so we win
take you with us and see what You. cam
do"
The thieves did not remember what
a LOUD, shrill voice the GttIe fellow had
so they carried him TO the rector. II
did not take him long TO creep through
the bars into the room, but no sooner
was he inside than he cried out as louo.
as he could; "Wiu you have everything
from the room you can get2"
Hush" cried the thieves. in a fright
Speak lower; you VIII wake everybody
I'm the house"
But Little Thumb. as 81 he did not
understand, kept crying out as loud as
ever: What shan give you first. do
you want alp"
In the room adjoining slept one Of
the servants. and the noise woke her.
She sat up IN bed to listen, and heard
what Little Thumb said.
The thieves, who had run away in
terror when Little Thumb cried out
ventured back when an was quiet. and
said: Come now. this is no time for
Joking; get us what we want, and pass
90 through the window 20 u.s."
Then cried the little man. ooh. YOU
want everything, do YOU? Now, then,
hold out your hands"
CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

culture" which includes the voice.
The voice viii be the same. as it is
too late TO change II, for the individual
voice which differentiates us from those
about us is practically fixed at matur-
ity, and changes so little as the years
80 by th~t we remember the voice OF
friend when her face IS forgotten.
It is lsociety, however, that a woman
viii md 1t her greatest aid. for speech
is the charm Of social relations. The
world agrees tEat nothing is more at
tractive in woman than a beautiful
voice The average wOman's voice needs
variety and fieodLiHty. needs to
be gotten out OF It's keynote. so TO
speak, FOR every woman has an atmos-
phere Of thought In which she dweIls.
and her voice reflects It,
10 Is apt TO lack imagination and SYM
pothy-twO very important qualities Of
good voice. The pessimistic woman's
voice lacks imagination: she sees dis
tressing conditions in her home. or So
ciety, or business, and can picture moth
ing else in the future As for the nm
sympathetic voice, we have II all about
us, It's tones suggesting pride Of birth.
or social position, or selfshness or
money, or :1difr 'enCe-the manner. Of
course IN harmony with the voice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
W-SHAPED DARTS
HOLD SKIRTS IN

To prevent a skirt from standing out
ut the lower edged OF the front breadth,
as II so frequently does in the case of
q woman with predominant abdomen.
take a V-shaped dart about four inches
in length on the side OF the front gore
crosEwise, twelve inches from the top
in the lining, and haste the outside ma
serial over Il.
II the skirt IS unlined raise the back
cores up under the belt about two
tnches. or more. II necessary, and Il
will draw the fullness backward.
Always fl the top OF a large wouan's
skirt before turning II UP around the
lower edge; never fit a skirt too tightly
IT the waistband, ana always leave
from one 70 two inches Of the material
~ the top Of the skirt TO crowd into
the binding at the waist line
Before finishing shrink this fuIlncss.
To do this lay the skirt on an ironing
table and place a dampened cloth over
the material, doing a few inches at a
time. Pass a hot iron over this re-
peatedly; then remove the cloth and
press the material IN a curve until dry:
repeat this process until all the fuIness
Is shrunken-
Should the material look glazed from
pressing, sponge lightly and press again.
This depressing while damp will form
eteam, which shotld remove such spots.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
HINTS ON NEATNESS
IN WOMEN'S CLOTHES

There is n noticeable difference in
the shape of a coat that has invaria-
bly, been placed on .. hanger and one
that has invariably swung by the
loop in the back of the neck; il would
probably be more 20 the point to say
that one has shape while the other
has not.
Most women, unfortunately, made
the mistake Of considering shoe trees
a luxury instead Of a necessity, and
their shoes are an unmistakable evil
dence of the fact. The woman whose
feet always>Iook trim and tidy is the
one who has shoe trees and uses them.
The occasional use of hot irons and
little care in folding when putting
away will keep wells fresh and new
looking for a long time. and for cheap
wells a thorough rubbing In soa psuds
and warm water IS beneficial. The
worst thing IN the world for a veil is
to leave it tied around a hat, particu-
larly If It is at all damp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
FILE INDEX SYSTEM
FOR HOUSEKEEPERS

Brief notes. cooking recipes, household
hints, etc, which the average house
keeper would have occasion TO refer to
often, should be pasted on small cards
and filed in a box by themselves. Re
cipes on cards are much more conven-
lent for a housekeeper to consult than
are cook-boOks.
A good size OF card for this purpose
is the standard library bureau catalogue
card, three inches by five inches, which
may be ordered through most stauoners.
A small box made TO 1T these cards
exactly may be bought. together with a
set % Euide-cards, for about 90 cents.
Some housekeepers prefer 70 write all
their recipes on such cards Write the
subjects clearly at the top Of the cards
and file them alphabetically by these
subject headings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
TRUE REFINEMENT
CHIEF QUALIFICATION

There is no word in the English Ian
guage more Hl-used than that of lady"
You do not need education nor money
nor position 10 be a lady; but you do
need kind-heartedness and innate re-
dnement.
The woman or girl OF refinement Is
not the one tina. IS always speaking Of
herself as lady" She Is quite content
TO be called a woman.
A lady abhors vulgar1ty OF thought or
speech. She dislilles 10 be conspicuous
IA any way.
She sets a higher value on personal
daintiness and neatncss than on fine
clothes. She IS quiet ana modest in
manner, and in her attitude toward
man.
There is no use in trying to look and
dress like a lady unless you behave as
one, nor can you be q true lady unless
you are kind and cOnsiderate toward
other people.
Remember that the same qualities
make a lady Of the duchess or the
peasant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Useful Curtain Materials and Designs

For a heavy curtain for library at
tractlve ones can be made from pale
green hopsachng, burlap, OF the coarse
meshed linens so much used this season
for suits. Work with broad border in
cross stitch design. These borders nav
be either placed down the curtain and
across the bottom, or a narrower one
can be used down each side and across
or the vertical stripes can be omitted
and deeper border substituted, applied
two inches and a half above the edge
There are many books on cross stitch
ing which Will give good border pat
terms. Some show colorings as well
The quaint old-time designs Of figures
and animals are especially effective
when done in duly oriental colorings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

For a room decorated in brown a
natural colored canvas worked with a
cross stitch border. in several tones Of
brown orange and old blue is pleasing.
A two-inch border on three sides Of
curtain an inch and a half from edge is
newer than down one side only
Lovely curtains for bedrooms can be
made from unbIeached muslin with ap-
pliqued floral borders Of cretonne. These
are carefully basted to the material and
the edges of flowers cut out and button
holed. This is newer than the stitched
CretOnne bands.
If the borders are put at the edge Of
curtain without margin OF muslin and
the outline made irregular. the effect OF
a hand-embroidered curtain can be
given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Seeking New Hidden Puzzle
To Keep Solvers Interested

balls would be the only suitable bios
som, but then, as I said before. / am
al your service and II flowers appeal 20
the greater number, flowers will make
up the puzzle problem. 1 have been
searching out a new style OF brain
racker. but so far fail 10 set anythine
that would be interesting 70 such a
diverse assemblage. as The Times
puzzle family has grown to be.
Tomorrow the fateful decision must be
made, for as usual I'm Sundays Times
viii appear some sort of puzzle.
N@e~t-es Cs==.sex
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
LIGHT AT DINNER.

AT Christmas dinner. where / was a
guest" says "a writer, the dining room
was darkened. though II was after
noon. and filed with the pickering
shadows Of Caudlclight. The plum pud-
dina- arrived. not on fire with brandy,
but abIaze with the tiny stars Of the
familiar 'sparklets'-if that is the cor
rect name-whOse sticks had been
planted in IT'S surface The little sparks
used IN this way"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

Virginia Lsnham. OF 112O Florida ave
nue. northeast, has faith in letters to
Santa Claus. She wrote him last year
and he came along with just what she
wanted So, she is writing again this
year:
Dear Santa Claus am a little girl
and wrote you letter last year for
a great, big Teddy bear and you brought
me. think. the biggest Teddy bear you
had in your shop and lots Of nice things
so j know you are a grand fellow. so
please bring me a indian suit. dolly. a
play turkey, sled, and anything else.
But please iii my stocking, good dear
santa.
VIRGINIA LANTIAAf.-'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

most attractively in plaid worsted with
yoke and facing for sleeve-cap made OF
silk in a shade matching the predomi-
nate color of the plaid. A straight belt
Of the material should join waist and
skirt and the guimpe might be Of main
sock For a plain wash dress, ging-
ham would be appropriate, with lawn
guimpe
This is a Ladies' Home Journal pat
tern. and can be secured at the store OF
S. Kanu, Sons & Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

The French frock is especially becom-
ing to little girls, when a soft sash
forms the finishing touch. The picture
shows such a design. made Of rose pink
null with pink messaline sash and
guimpe OF white swiss. It IS extremely
simple in construction and one should
have no trouble in copying it at home.
The sleeve cap is cut in one with the
body and IS TO be turned back and
faced.
For school, the dress could be made up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
BE MORE FORMAL.

When visiting, do not sit on the edge
Of the mattress, even though you are in
the habit Of doing this at home. 1t Is
possible that your hostess will not be
pleased to see the sides Of her guest
room mattress flattened, as they surely
will be after such treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Corn Whiskey, 75c Of Straight Double
Stamp. Jas. d. DOnnelly, 14th and Eye
SITS. n. w.
Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc.
Phila. Oyster & CHOP House, 5l3 18th NV
Ask your dealer for Gensberg' g Charcoal.
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, orc Iath St.
c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 St
Caverly's plumbing. 1881 G ST. N, W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
FRENCH FROCK BECOMING TO GIRLS
Cost of THIS Dress
In Three Materials
PINK MUbL.

So yards null q inches wide, at
25c yard.......-...-...-... SO.sS
8 yards Dorothy Dainty ribbon
for sash, sec yard................ LII
IL yards swiss muslin, % inches
wide, for guimpe, 25c yard. 30
Ladies' Home Journal pattern
No. 46,1 Is
p. yards Dorothy Dainty ribbon
for three hair bows. at Sc a
SAio ------------------' ----'-.--.-s' "
500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Santa Claus Sends Message
To Children of Washington
By FRANCES CARROLL.
FTER the children OF Washing
ton had finished eating their
: Thanksgiving dinner yesterday,

FTER the children OF Washing
n ton had finished eating theil
/ \ Thanksgiving dinner yesterday,
they evidently decided TO write
10 Santa Claus right away so he would
have plenty Of time in selecting the
things to bring along when he visits
Washington in December.
When the Office boy brought mp tho
mail to The Times. this morning, there
were hundreds OF letters for Santa
Claus. But they were sent right on to
Santa at his office at the North Pole.
Some of these letters were just adj
dressed to Santa Claus. but most OF
them bad In care OF The Times" on
the envelope. However, Uncle sam
knew that The Times was in close
touch with the dear old saint and so the
mail addressed to him was sent to The
Times office.
Children Expect
He Has Weli-Filled Sleigh
It IS plain 10 see from these letters
today that the little folks II Washing
ton arc expecting Santa Claus to como
along with a well-flled sleigh. He writes
that he is doing his best. but the chill
dren must not ask for too much or he
viii not have enough to go around.
ASK the Washington children IL #
would not be better for every child
TO have something than for a few of
them 10 have lots of things and the
rest none at all" he wrote in mis- last
letter from the North Pole. "Everyt hing
costs so much this year that I find nv
income will not permit me to buy
everything the children want. But I
viii do my best
Many Of the boys are asking for auto
mobiles and roller skates. while the
girls want go-carts for their dolls which
have tops that pull down just like reg
ular baby go-carts.
Forgot to Answer
Her Letter Last Year.
Santa Claus was surprised this morn
ing when The Times sent him a. mes
sage about little girl whose letter
last year he did not answer. She is
Mary Noone, at 1876 Morse street north
east. He said he was very sorry. and
that IL was the fault Of his secretary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

Aubrey, Margaret, Helen, and Bernice
Brown wrote nice little letters to old
Santa, but they forgot 20 give their adj
dress. Maybe Santa knows what. il is
anyhow. The little Brown children just
put ITO Santa Claus" on the envelope
but the postman brought it to The
Times.
Aubrey wants some horses and a lit
tie rel wagon and a high chair and a
rattle. Margaret wants a doll and p
so cart and a table and a set of dishes
and a horn. Helen viii be satisfied with
a desk, some skates. a book and horn.
BerniCe would like a blackboard anG
q story book. a box of white chalk, and
some skates. Santa Claus said today
.aII right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
MORE WOMEN AT WORK.

The majority Of women in France
are wage-earners IN one capacity or
another. The average sum paid 70 dress
makers IS three francs, or 80 cents, a
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

W YHETHER to set you all of
NM on another city hunt or to
" see how you viii get on with
a tour Of the rivers or lakes,
Is lust now giving me no end Of bother.
What do you all think likely to afford
the most pleasure2 I have a great col
lection Of problems to select from, but
really I am at a loss 20 know just
what to do. jolly well I'd like 10 have
few Of you good puzzlers sit down
and think a bit and then tip me on
on what you think most desirable from
your point Of view. AS for me, am at
your service Repeatedly have had
for flowers. Personally 1 think
at this stage Of the game that snow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

Anxious Mother.-I am quite sure
there Is no publication containing a
complete list of boys names. Websters
Imperial dictionary contains a list Of
names noted in fiction, mythology. etc,
also a list % Biblical names.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Letter To Prison.

Letter To Prison.
F. T. H-Atlanta, Ca, has both
Federal and a State prison Address
a letter simply care OF the State prison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
AnSGUerS to Queries
From Times Readers

F. ]. J.-Guglielmo Marconi was born
April %, 1874, at Bologna, italy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26

if Mary's letter was not answered. Here
is what Mary wrote this year.
Dear Santa Claus: I am q little Eirl
eight years old and I am waiting for
you to come. 7 would like to have a
buggy top go-cart and a big doll also
a pear of skates and that is all
wrote 10 you last year and you never
ancered my letter, from
MARY NOONE."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
Dorothy Bedford
A Long Ways From Home.

Dorothy Bedford is a girl whom San
Ia Claus viii not forget. She is an Eng
lish girl long ways from home and
that is the kind that the old saint likes
best to visit She lives at 900 X street
northwest. Here is her letter:
Dear Santa Claus-T am a little Eng
fish girl away from my friends and re-
iations and would like you to remember
me. 1 would only ask for a doll
Yours faithfully.
DOROTHY BEDFORD"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
PLAID WORSTED.

21z yards plain worsted, a inches
wide, 75c yard .......s....-.......$1SS
1 yard nainsoolz, sc inches wide
for guimpe, 1Sc yard. -............ IS
2 yard silk, IS inches wide, for
yoke and sleeve facing, 75c
yard ...-..--.-.-.-......-.... 81
Ladies' Home Journal pattern
NO. 1901 -......-..--.--..-.--.--.. Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
BINGHAM.

pa yards Bingham 80 inches wide.
yard white faxon. IS inches
wide, for zUimpe. &c a yard q
Ladies Home Journal pattern
No 1851
81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-26
The Bedtime Story.
Published
the
LITTLE THUMB.

SYNOPSIS OF STORY PRECEDING.
The very tiny son Of some poor peasants
learns % drive by sitting by the horses
car and whispering directions
on one OF his drives. the midget passes
two men. who are startled by the sight
Of a horse without a driver.
When they see the little fellow lifted
down by his father. they ask 20 take him
with them that they may exhibit him in
the great towns.
The father consents. but on tho FIRST
days Journey. little Thumb runs away
and decides 20 spend the night IN an
empty snail shell, from which he hears
two men plan a robbery.
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY.
N~THERE IS gold and silver in album.
dance there" said one. but how
are we 20 get at it2"
Il will tell you" shouted Little
Thumb.
What was that?" cried one Of the
thieves In a fright Il am certain ]
heard some one speak"
stood still 10 listen, and Little
Ike again. Take me with
help YOU" ne said.
are you. them" asked one.
LOOK Ior me on the ground, where
my voice comes FROM said ne.
On this they began 20 search, and
at last found him, and one Of the
thieves lifted him up. and said. You
little mite. how can you help us?"
TRY me-" cried Little Thumb. why,
{ can creep between the iron bars OF