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The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
AirshipS
Tend to
Promote
Peace
BY X. LUDWIG RAU

their power decide the nation within hours
The German Arshp league is increasing by the thousands and
highly popular in all walks OF society," from the highest lowest and
the richest to the
Germany needs big navy protect her vernceasng ranspon
tine commercial interests 1t great mistake England
claim that Gemanys aimed her This deprecated
and the
necton with this soaed exhibition
beasted observation-disclosures and coo-headednes
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17
Writing
Gift of
Observation
Necessary
For Success
By RICHARD earle.

IF ANYONE would write for the stage 1 would
advise him first OF all to learn how to observe. There
is no limit to the of author gifted with
sense of humor who knows how to observe people and
things. The stage wants types character, novelty 1t
is crying for the with the gift of observation to
arrange these elements into entertaining and
sstent story.
Of course what shall have to say concerns COM
edy l leave tragedy to those whose nature doesn't
yearn for laugh.
If you would write for the theater of that great
multitude which seeks relaxation from the sterner
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-17

To sum up: If you would write
for the stage, observe, acquire a
sense of proportion, and, above all,
don't forget the necessary sense of
humor.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
PerpIexities Solved
About Writing and Riding

n EAR Ms Adams.
May / ask a few CueStionsI Your
advice viii be thoroughly appreci-
In regard to business and social letters.
what is the correct form OF signature Tor 4
married or unmarried lady? Should the pre-
fx Ms or Miss be written in business let
tiers tefore ones signature. and Just when
should & married woman use her given
name" or her husbands. for the siSnature2
Are party calls new DaSse-I refer 10 in
FORMAL parues-and II not when should
they be msdeg II one IS unable to attend
reception and sends cards. should a call
be made afterwardg
In riding with gentle; IN. should ones
morse be on the rigat Ot :. and in mount
ing OF a croSs-sa6dle ho-s should a gentle
man assist girlg SYLVIA
Married or unmarried women always
sign their own names; that is. a mar
rled woman never signs her husband's :
name should she wish TO write let
Ter ana indicate Sne IS married then
she may write az the ieft-hand corner
her fuD name-aS, Mrs James Smith
with the address and the date but the
letter must be signed Nary Jane Smith
or whatever her Christian name may be-
Party calls are certainly not passe
any one who neglec 70 perform this
cUty IS exceedingly rude They should
always be made within two weeks after
The occasion.
II any one is unable to attend a recep-
ton and sends cards. then it is not
necessary 10 make call, for receo-
lions are not Ike other entertainments.
Theoretically, when riding with a man
the Wcman's horse should be at his
Tight, 50 that. should the occasion arise.
he could use his right hand to help her.
Practically, when a woman Is riding q
SIDE saddle It is more comfortable 10 be
on his left. Il really does not matter
which SIDE she Is on II she rides z cross
saddle When mounting the cross sad
die man helps woman in the same
way as he would were she mounting a
side saddle. That IS TO say. BE holds
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
REMOVAL OF GARMENTS

THE flannel OF underclothinz worn
during the day should never be
worn at night. This is unhealthy
as well as uncleanly. The nightdress
should fan 10 the feet, have sleeves
10 the elbow or wrist. and may be
trimmed with embroidery or lace. u
may be finished with a high collaretts
falling in plests TO the shoulders; fas-
tened with ribbons at the neck and
wrists 1t should be made OF nate
rial which VIII stand washing.
After taking of the nightclothes
II they are not changed each day. thsJ
should be allowed 10 air for several
hours. Delieately bred women. how.
ever. never wear any garment which
comes IN contact with the skin but
once before il Is washed The lingerie
may be as simple as possible. To suit
the f2stidious It must be OF exquisite
" fine material and never have eoms
in contact with q sewing machina
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

the hair on your lip This IS not a
permanent cure, and viii have 20 be
used abou@ once every FIVE or six
months.
ehOele0 c-lzlS --------------------- 30 grams
Nix with ws;sr. The bsriurz sulphide
must be absolutely dry 20 be elective when
& Is naked with the chalk Enough water
shorld be sftsrva-d added % make = thin
paste.
Nix thoroughly and keep dry II we'll
c0TkeS bottle until wanted foE Use Take
enough 20 make q paste and add warm
water to Il until the prooer consistency -
secured Spread over the hairy surface and
allow 70 remain for from one 10 Eve mi7-
vtes. according 70 the nature q the growth
ard the suseeptibiHtv OF TIE skin: then
sc-ape CT with blunt blaSe-a paper knife
for EXAMPLE Il should be removed as In
every case with a 6epilatory, when tbs
burning sensation is produced Too long
contact with the skin should be avoided
ard Immediately after the hsir has been re-
moved the 5eau6ed surface should be gently
washed with warm water and 9 cold cream
OF a bland oil applied 70 prevent irritation
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Always defer 10 your hostess and never
arrange anything without first consult
Ing her. for it is probable that some
thing has been arranged for your enter
tainment with which your plan might
interfere Wnen, however. suggestions
are made to you o. your hostess always
receive them with favor. No one can
entertain you II you 90 not want to be
entertained.
Do -OT allow yourself 10 be bored
while you are visiting. II you do you
viii ruin every ores pleasure. includ-
ing your own; and you cannot flatter
yourself that you can mask your feel
ings, for that is seldom possible. II
you are bored you win surely look so.
and every one viii know It
BE TAcTFUL
In the house be agreeable to every
one, and do not try TO naonopolize
the attention OF any one. Be generally
nice II you wish to be popular D. not
be too particular about the food that Is
set before you. and hide any preference
that you may have. unless your hostess
asks you 10 express your desires Try
10 be on time TO meals. no matter at
what unreasonable hour they may be.
You see that II you make people uncom-
Portable they viii not want you around,
so YOU must adapt yourself to what they
prefer. Try to accept the circumstances.
whatever they may be. and not to seem
10 worry too much over your own CON-
fort 1t viii no doubt be provided for;
but IL It is not, the visit win not last
forever. and you can probably manage
until it is over
II occasion arises where you can help
your hostess to bear the burdens OF the
household, do not let her find you unEill-
ing. but DO not assume any responsible
ity which IS not yours. A too efficient
guest is sometimes even more annoying
than g totally inefficient one. Strive 10
attain happy medium and adapt your
self perfectly TO the circumstances.
Waile you are staying at the house Of
any one else. whether It be relative or
friend. never expect your laundry to be
regarded as belonging 10 the family If
you want washing done. make a point to
have It attended 10 by some one outside
Of the house This is a mistake fire.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
When Introducing the Pastor

Ny Dear Mrs Adams
cuesrfons-
was az q party where net q whole lot
q men. On leaving they said they were
answered.
When Introducing the parso1 ot your own
co0rTegatio1 10 some one. should I caii him
TastHr OF reverend CATH
When men say they are glad 10 meet
you. yoa may say y am glad. too 90
1cu need not make too much Of . reply,
D9l murmur something polite
When introducing the ''parson'' OF
your congregation, call him Mr.. or doc
Tor II he has such a title to his name
II IS quite unnecessary 10 mention his
profession when introducing him. either
by prefix or explanation
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOr1S

ouently made by those who seldom vlsit
and It causes the housekeeper much IN
necessary trouble.
II you are wealthy, and expect TO visit
people whose possessions are less than
yours. be very sure that you do not SHOW
By word or sign that you are accus-
toned TO more elaborate living. Be sat
isfed with simplicity, and make your
hostess feel that what she has is enough
for you. This IS true tact, and It never
goes without its own reward. paid IN
the coin OF love and popularity.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

greasy hair Is orris root Sprinkle the
powder on the scalp and brush t into
the hair with a clean brush Then use
OF the powder from tie hair. Z the
hair IS washed once a month with soft
water, 10 which IS added half tea
spoonful OF borax 10 the basin and the
beaten yolk OK an egg. and the powder
is used as directed. Il should be kept IN
good condition
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

by exercise. but by having your shoes
well padded and your heels raised the
instep viii appear 10 be much larger
than II really IS
a little bit OF washing soda put into
the water when washing the head viii
keep it bright and fluffy This should
only be used. however, al intervals OF
three or four months. for too much is
not good for the hair
AS rule, brushing hair which IS nat
UTaliy curly tends 10 make it still more
curly
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
In a Telegram

AcdF MIS- ADAMS
! would Ike % ssn5 a short elective tsie-
sraT1 q ccngTstulafiol to reach . young
couple Just at the conclusion 0f the mar
rage ceremony. Viii you kindly help ne
IN The wording OF such 8 telegram
SUBSCRIBER
4 regret that your note was uUL an
swsred sooner, and even now I cannot
give You any definite advice. but I think
4 would be best TO merely say some
thing impersonal in the telegram, such as
Wishing you all the Joy IN the world, g"
CT, Msy your life be long and pros
PerouS II you prefer. however. you
may mention some more personal thing,
which. OF course. ! am unable 10 sug-
eeSt.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Hos to Refuse

LtaT Ms adams.
When I have an engagement fOr Al even
ing and another young man asks TO call
tnat sane evening. would u be unkinS 10
tEe other man u I should say 81 an sorry
what should I ssy7 g. A s.
Such a remark as you mention would
be most uncOmplimeatary to the man
with whom you have an engagement.
MeSely tell the other young man that
yoa have an engagement for that even
ing, bnt would be Glad to have him cali
at another time.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Is tnere znvthtug I could CO 70 make the
work q dressing Il any essier2
DESPAIR
Very curly hair which is difficult 10
manage can be more easily brushed and
combed Il q few drops OF briIHantine OF
q little olive oil is poured on the brush
The hair should be divided into strands
and each strand cOmbed separately. be-
ginning at the very end and working
gradually upward.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Most Improper

Would you kindly inform ne IL II IS proper
Tor enc os the bridesmaids % lease the
church on ti-e arm Of the brides father
after he has given his daughter Rway7
INEXPERIENCED.
A bridesmaid should leave the church
on tie arm OF the best man or else walk
out alone.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
The Titan Shade

Dear Mrs.. Symes-
VIII you kindly advise ne how to use
hennz, and IN what qualities. TO get the
.iiian shade on the hair7 CoNsTANCT-
sm giving you the recipe for the
henna stain. which wiz give your hair
the desired shade:
Take one ounce of henna leaves steep IN
e pint Of boiling water Tor twenty minutes
Let stand Until Il gets cold Strain the
liquid. Apply 70 the hair BY the aid of
small sponge The hea1s wiz sometimes
stain the scaip. but the stain can easily Be
removed BY soap and water
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
AIDS TO CORRE-
SP0NDENTS

~ WING to the great amount Of
mail received and the limited
space given this department
il is absolutely impossible TO
answer letters in the Sunday issue fol-
lowing their receipt The letters must
be answered IN turn, and this ofttimes
requires three OF four weeks
Ali correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inciose q SELF
addressed stamped envelope for q re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with IN regard TO personal letters
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
To Train the Earl

Dear Mrs Symes.
WIN you kindly let ne know through the
PAPER q way to train the ears 70 grow
closer 70 the head? I have tired sleeping
with rubber hands. bur IL has n0L proved
70 be q success. HOPEFUL.
Il you are still in your youth there is
& possibility Of the ears being trained to
grow closer 10 the head By wearing q
cap.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Tn5feb Too Lou

Dear Mrs. Syrnss.
VIII you kindly tel ne OF some exercise
I could take 70 enlarge my inStep7 . Is
quite low. and DO admire q high lnStep-
] have what people call red gold hair
WHAT can do 20 bring out the golden tint?
II seems tG be getting duh looking lately
Do you thirk brushing takes the curl out os
the hair MARTHA
II is impossible 10 enlarge the instep
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

rather al unhealthy appearance. An itcaing
sensation Is noticed a; times. READER
I an giving you the recipe you de-
sire. but before using the tonic I advise
you 10 have your scalp examined by
hair specialist. for Il may be you have
eczema. IN that case you will need TO
have your scalp treated. II you have
nothing more than dsndrufT. then use
the recipe I recommend. and alsc use
dandruft cure which often appears n
these columns
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Gyowlh of Hair

Dear Mrs Syues-
VIII ycu kindly insert n your column an
article telling NE how % Est nd u 2 small
x 1Eth OF hair around ny upper lip-sOIe-
thiaS That VIII not burn my fsce or leave
4 scarf B Z y. 5
an giving you the recipe for a
depilatory which you may use to remove
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

Dissolve the acid and bcrax IN the water
fu<use the petals for an hour; strain through
a SeIly bag after tWenty-f0ET hours oecSnS
the clear portion and add tie ElyceTine- AZ
ply as often as aRFS@bie.
massage very often causes pimples TO
appear on the skin. but it viii do no
harm 20 bring them out, for in few
DAYS time they viii disappear II you
VIII massage your face with the rotary
motion. using the cream the recipe Tor
which appears below. your skin VIII
soon be in a very good condition
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Oily Hair

Dear Mrs. Svnes.
Nv hair IS very oily. ard as I don't Ike
% wash Z every week I wish you would
give me some good dry shampoo FOR Il.
GRATEFUL
A good dry shampoo TO use for moist,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

the horse that the woman may use
then as a step 10 mount. or. II the
horse be Testiye. he keeps his left hand
on the reinS and gives her a lift" with
bis right
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
In Irritated Scalp

Dear Mrs Symes-
VIII you publish a recipe for falling hair?
Ny scalp seems 20 be sore and burns AZ
times. ! don't think dandruT is the exact
cause though Z was very likely the N
stigato-- The ksir becomes very ely after
one week from date Of washing ard has
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Massage and FreckIes

Dear Mrs. SyraeS-
I have freckIes on one side ot NJ face
and around the upper part Of NY nose
g ~ rben, are very dark Kindly give
re r-cipe that viii remove al OF them
have been massaging my face foz
short time and pirnPles have broken cut on
ny forehead What ask IS 10 give ne
massage that would be beneacial TO the
skin and would keep il in good health.
Il c. r
think II you viii use the lotion for
which I am giving you the recipe your
freckles will disappear in time
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
SHOW CONSIDERATION

But. on the other hand. when you ex-
pect 10 stay with some one else do not
take with you too many trunks They
are frequently a source Of incoaven-
fence, and sometimes when your host
ess' house is somewhat inaccessible they
are both expensive and embarrassing
Try TO be considerate and let your ar
rival cause as little commotion as pos
Sible Do all your own tipping and see
that every one is compensated for his
trouble.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23


people into three classes, the
stay-at-homes. the travellers and
The hosteSses. At that time I suggested
a way for the stay-at-hOmes TO make
the summer pleasant. and today want
70 tax a little about the traveier-man
or woman, young or old
Any one who goes visiting should al
ways take q sufficient variety Of clothes
so she or he may be dressed properly
for any occasion I cannot conceive
OF q mere annoying incident, from the
viewpoint Of the hostess, than TO find a
guest has no dress suitable for an enter
tainment that she has planned A man
who goes away without his evening
clothes almost always proves even more
embarrassing 70 his host and hostess
Il is not needful to have very elaborate
clothes-cottons may take the place
Of silks and 81 .ins-but let the dresses
that you possess it TO the requirements
OF the situation
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BABY's TEETH

The pain attending the appearances OF
the first little baby teeth may be mltl-
gated BY rubbing the gums with Mar
bOnne honey II relieves and s0ftsns
the gums Cand at the same tine being
absorbed by the stomach is soothing TO
the bowels. and the teeth appear with
out that pain which often results in
coRvulsicns and death a crust OF
bread, the root OF rnarshmsllow, a rub
Der ring are all useful to promote deR-
tition- The importance OF paying at
tention 10 the teeth OF children is plain
70 every one There is a double object:
to prevent horrible suffering IN the
present, which they are too feeble 70
endure, and 10 insure them in the ru-
ture healthy and beautiful teeth.
When the second teeth are cut there
are often injurious influences to be COM
bated. There is more or less chance
for the formation OF carries OF tartar.
care must be taken and counsel sought.
and every effort made TO prevent the
aggravation Of the evil
A good mother viii also see to Il that
the teeth are regular. Dentists. by CIV
ing attention II time. can prevent al
defOrnities which may appear.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
For Falling Hair.

Apply % the roots of the hsi= once or
twice a day u is positively necessary that
tue scalp should be kept clean Shampoo ~
least once q week
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Herr Ctrlr Hair

Dear Ms Svmes
Nv hair IS 50 very curly that every time
I 70 70 arrange Il ! get out Of Dztisncs-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
orange-Flower Cream.

Melt the nrst three ingredients. add the
EIvcerfne to the crange-n0-er waller and
dissolve the bcraK n the MIXTURE t1en pour
n sIowly into the blended fats. stirring co1-
ff-s-rf5SlV-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
FOR OLDER GIRLS

For the girl OF Il OF the large girl o.
Is the psyche knot on the head. finished
with two little curls. IS very giIlish.
without being quite 50 youthful as the
headdress bound IN with ribbon The
photograph shows a charming arrange
ment borrowed from colonial times. en-
tirely simple. yet undeniabiy artistic.
Fer evening wear the low couture IS
always pretty. and when z dainty curl
on ths Janice Meredith order IS held IN
place by a pretty flower 6 truly dressy
effect is attained without the use OF un-
youthful Jewels. Such an arrangement
Is very becoming
For the girl OF Is and thereabouts .
pompadour, a turned-Up braid and q rib
bon bow are always in good taste, and
when the hair IS symmetrically arranged
the result could not be improved. Al
ways see that the sides show no parts
OF inperfections and that the pompa-
dour IS not too large
Sometimes, when the hair may be ar
ranged above the nape OF the neck, Il
is a good idea TO twist the plat around
upon itself and hold It in place with
ribbon and a bow tied upon the side.
Particularly is this becoming TO the girl
whose hair grows prettily at the back
OF the neck and around the ears.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

THERE IS a time IN every girls
life when she leaves on the very
short skirts of her youth and
dOns the ankle-lengIh frOcks that
prove her 10 be upon the border OF wom-
anhood. And il is during this halfway
tine that she must determine with care
all the details Of her toilet. for the awk-
ward age is not an easy one 10 dress;
and although al Il this unfortunate time
is supposed TO be past, nevertheless
some OF its characteristics still cling
Several times recently have received
letters from girls Of Is and Is asking me
how 20 wear their hair. Some OF them
tell ne that they have no mothers. and
they most earnestly request ne 20 give
them the advice that they cannot easily
get from friends and relatives So that
Is why I am today taking up this sub
5ect, hoping that the pictures I an able
10 print wiz give more assistance than
the letters have already written Pic
turss CO help so much. do they not? One
may even copy q coifure If the photo
graph be carefully followed.
The wavy. yet not too set. pOmpGaour
is always youthful and pretty. and any
girl who takes this as the foundation Of
her coiffure viii make a good selection
OF course. the back hair must be ar
ranged. and up to the age Of i this
should be bound with ribbon tied round
the knot and fastened IN a bow at some
point that suits the face.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
To Reduc- g Fat Neck
Dear Ms. symes

Dear Nrs- SyDss-
VIII you kindly pubIish recipe FOR re-
dOcinz IA. on the neck? Also one 70 reduce
reduess-at tines ny face seems 20 burn.
x 49,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
PROPER CARE OF
THE TEETH

- OR summer use, the most deli
cious and the best dentifrics is
the strawberry Il cIeanses tbs
teeth thoroughly. II should oa
crushed on the brush, the teeth then
rubbed and rinsed il warm water.
Ar infusion made OF the petals of ths
pink makes q perfect elixir during tbs
sumner time. The pink Is an antisep-
&c.
! would advise that a small crust ot
bread be eaten after each repzst.
Despite washings and dentif-ices. tar
tar is deposited on the cleanest teeth.
with few exceptions. Gouty and rheu-
matte persons VIII perceive the forna-
ton OF tartar On their teeth II certain
quantities desp--s al care
For other constitutions an energetic
brushing viii always prevent the ap-
pearance OF tartar. check lis growth
and sometimes destroy it
Alum is recommended for tartar.
Take a slight quantity On a moistsned
brush and rub the teeth every morning
with II for two OF three days success
sively. Rinse the mouth with honey
water. TO correct the aStringsncy OF the
alum
L Is often necessary 20 have recourse
to more severe measures to destroy the
evil
SIMPLE TREATMENT
The best treatment Is very simple. u
Is only necessary 20 let pastiIles OF chic
rate OF potassia melt in The mouth. but
;hey must be pastiIles which viii leave
no bad effects.
As for the dark deposit on the teeth.
* is perhaps dangerous to remove It bY
the aid Of hydrOChiOric acid. although
many conscientious dentists refuse 70 DO
this Salt may be used 70 prevent this
unpleasant vegetation which affects hu-
man teeth If the infiction becomes too
great 70 be endured.
II the mouth is filed with salt water
after the extraction Of tooth, hsnor-
Thage need not be feared
AS soon as the teeth OF an infant ap-
pear care should be given them This
Is a painful tine for the little ones. and
also for the mothers. who fear results
which are sometimes fatal
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

To reduce a large neck use the fol-
lowing recipe:
Potassium iodice.-.--...-.......... Z ounce
Gay -----..---.-.--..--..-- S ounces
Apply 70 the neck three or four tiaes a
day
1t may be that your face becomes red
because your blood is too thick. II this
is the case. secure tonic from ycur
physician to make it thinner.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Summer Guests.

THE other day when talked about
the summer problem I divided
people into three classes. the
S+av-ar-horres- the travellers and
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

freckIes will disappear in time