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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
THIS is THE AGE
OF BEAUTY CRAZE

SBtsFnsI vigilance is the price Of
being born plain" But some Of us can
work CUT our own salvation. We live in
"a age when the cult Of beauty has be-
come q science figures are trained.
faces are treated and diet and rest
cures are practiCed with much exacti-
Eu6e.
The modern health craze works won
ders IN this direction; women 20 in for
The simple Iife,'' for temperance, and
for so-called vegetarianism. Then the
Bushido doctrine. which halls from ia
pan. has now many disciples. This In
stills the creed OF calmness and teaches
that important things are TOO big for
anger and worry, and that anger and
worry are too big and suicidal for small
affairs.
The 'don't worry dogma has sense
on its side and the practice Of II no
doubt keeps OF wrinkles, creates smiles
and bright eyes, and improved ones
general appearance. In a word, the plain
woman OF today must not only study
her dress and the arts OF toilet, but also
her voice, manner, movements - even
the way she talks, smiles, and COMFORTS
herself generally"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
IS HELP
IN FlRELESS COOKER

A sadlron IS great help In the fire.
A sad-iron Is a great help in the fire
less cooker MY discovery of this fact
occurred on a day when 1 was cooking
a two-pound piece % beef that promised
10 be very tough I scared the meat,
covered it with water and one table
spoonful Of vinegar, and let It boil
slowly for twenty minutes. At the ex-
pirstion Of that time I slipped a sad
iron over the blaze and set the kettle
with the meat in It over the iron.
When the iron was sizzling hot. I
inverted it on the sadiron stand in the
middle OF the cooker nest. When the
kettle was set on the fiat face of the
iron, I heard the contents beginning to
slowly boil again. I filled the remain
ing space with piece OF folded carpet
and quickly locked the cover. In four
hours my meat was perfectly cooked,
tender and delicious.
This discovery has saved me Qufta 4
little gas. I find that a very hot iron
so used viii keep food boiling for ten
minutes. Consequently, when II Is nee.
essary that a dish boil for twenty min
utes, I set IL on a very hot iron In the
cooker after allowing only half that
time for boiling on the stove.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

A large quantity 0f sofa cushions Of
all sizes and shapes go far toward max
ing a girls room cosy and attractive.
They may not only be piled upon
couches. but also be tied to the seats
and backs Of chairs.
Domestic, Russian, and antique Eng.
lish crashes. denim and nuns cloth
make the most serviceable pillow tops
and any Of them can readily be stamped
with patterns for embroidering. Some
Of the crash pillow tops come already
stained in two shades of brown, green,
red or blue or in combinations Of these
coIors. They are frequently stamped in
attractive designs TO be worked with
harmontzing merce rzed floss or in rope
embroidery.
The woven ribbon pillow top is pretty,
and can be made by any one. as il re-
quires no embroioery. To make this
pillow take two pieces of inch wide rib
bon, each a differcnt color or different
shades of the same color. The rufae
takes five yards of fve-inch ribbon AID
the back of the pillow requires three
quarters Of a yard OF silk.
The two pieces of ribbon are woven to
form the top Of the pillow. The con-
tracing cOlOrs or shades are used as
black and yellow, holly and white, pink
and green, or dark green and pale yell
low The two shades Of the same color
are effective with a ruffe to match the
darker shade. A shaded ribbon ruffe
has much charm.
To weave the ribbons start them al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

the opposite corners. Have Eve light,
three dark. and the rest light. or three
light, six dark and the rest light. Any
combination may be used and each one
makes a perfect pattern. The ribbon
IS woven in and out
Lay the right side of the silk and
woven top together and stitch around.
Turn and slip in the pillow. Overland
the open side together neatly. Gather
the ribbon for the ruffie and space the
fullness before sewing on. il desirable
a double rufhe may be used, a wide one
of the lighter color and narrow one
of the darker shade. A silk cord may
be used as finish, but the ruffe is
pTettieT.
Disk patterns in cushions are gen
eral favOrites. The circles are usually
worked in darning stitch in one or two
cOlOTs, or in irTidescent effects, the
same tints being repeated in the cushion
bordering.
Cotton novelty fabrics. such as are
used for chiIdrens frOCks, make attraC-
tive looking as well as practical tops
for pillows likely to receive hard usage.
Among these materials are the chew.
lots and percales, printed in dots of
various sizes and in figures and stripes
of dark. light or medium tones, as well
as in the Roman bars. blocks diamond
and disk patterns, For plain cOlOred
cushion tops the satin finished mercer
lied pOpiins in all the fashionable
shades are excellent.
jacquard woven cottCns and silks can
be made into the daintiest of deEcately
tinted pillow tops, TO be embroidered,
outlined or initiated with silk floss. The
JaDourka silks, which initiate nun 8
yelling. rough pOngees, tussahs, stripes,
and maTcelline effects most Cleverly, are
treated in the same way, while the two
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
BORAX WILL KEEP
THE ICE BOX CLEAN

Whatever else is neglected in the
summer household, the ice box must
not be sighted. It need not be hard
to keep clean, however.
Borax is an invaluable aid to the wo-
man who wishes to keep her ice box
Immaculate. It is especially desirabI
for use in small refrigerators where lit
tie food is kept, AMI where ice is kept
more for the purpose of preserving but
ter and milk and keeping bottled waters
cool However, it is excellent for all
ice boxes.
Cold water with plenty of pure borax
is preferable to hot water TO use in wiz
ing of the walls of the refrigerator. It
doesn't heat the box, and, being germ
killer. it purifies everything 1t touches.
II may also be put in the corners of the
refrigerator
It's best use of all is perhaps in keep
ing the receptacle for the ice itself and
the outlet tube in pure and sanitary
condition. It may be sprinkled freely
over the bottom of the ice box proper
and on the rack holding the ice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
THIS RECIPE KEEPS
WALL PAPER CLEAN

To clean wall paper, use the following
recipe. Ten cents worth of liquid am
monia, 10 cents worth OF OIL Of sassa-
fras, one teaspoonfuI (even fulD OF soda.
two teaspoonfuls (even full) of salt, and
one quart Of cold water. Mix the cold
water with the ingredients. then add
white -four until it is thick enough to
drop from a spoon. Put in a covered
pail, set in a kettle Of boiling water,
and cook until done, stirring often.
If It does not stick 10 the hands when
cool, it is done. Remove from the pail
and divide into '1oaves.' working each
piece a while in the hand Take out
only what is needed, leaving the rest
covered in the pail, 10 prevent the am
monia from evaporating. Rub the wall
with a loaf, working the dirt Ate the
dough. When very dirty. exchange for
a clean loaf. This removes dirt and
grease magicaIly and leaves old paper
as good as new when used carefully.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
The Ruby Has Great Potency
Influencing For Good or Eva

ed with legends. and appears continual
~ IN Eastern tales. A Brahmin ira
dltiOn declares that the palaces OF the
gods are Illuminated by Tubies of Inn
menSe size and bTtllianCy, and this idea
of its self luminosity appears con-
tinually. Sir John Vaudeville declares
that the ruby OF the Khan of Cath8y
snOne in the night as bright as day
The jewel trees in the garden Of
Aladdin's wonderful lamp bore fruit Of
deep red rubies and the lighter balas
rubies- There are two kinds Of rubies,
the true ruby, which should be of the
color of pigeons blood, and is the most
valuable of gems, and the spinel or
baIas ruby OF a different mineral
species, and far inferior in value
Nevertheless the color tones ran
through a beautiful scale-aurora-red
scarlet, flame. crimson, purple, gray.
The name spiuel signifies spark, and
the stones fash with fiery light. Ac-
cOrding 10 ancient writers on gems, the
ruby has the quality Of resisting poison;
/ it preserves its owner from plague,
keeps the body in health. protects from
evil influences, dreams and horrors.
All the same, the jewel has borne an
evil reputation with some people The
ring Of MephiStO, belonging 10 the Span
ish treasury consisting Of an emerald
followed 70 hold a ruby set with small
diamonds, was thought to bring such
calamity TO Spain that it was finally
/ buried.
The red jewel is undoubtedly in close
/ touch with the currents Of force and
magnetism. and thus they may radiata
! a varied influence for good or for evil.
according TO the temperament or char
acter OF its Wearer; for, as always. zone
mans evil may prove another man $
good"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

prizes. first. second, and third, are, re-
spectively, 500, $500. and 500.
The first prize goes to the person who
sends in the correct or nearest TO
the correct answer TO the puzzle. the
second prize is awarded to the person
giving the cleveTest solution, the Judges
taking into especial account the form
and wording of the answers. In order
to make the chances even Of all who
submit solutions. regardless of whether
they try at the beginning or the end
of the week, it has been decided that
where more than one correct answer is
received, TO award the prize to the per-
son submitting the neatest copy The
third prize is devoted To the boys and
girls. who form an interesting and lively
company of readers.
The contest closes at 8 o'clock on
Friday afternoon, and here's to your
very good luck, young and old, men and
women, boys and girls.
VIRGINIA TEMPLE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

toned checks and striped Egyptian It's
sues and japanese silks are Ornamental
IN themselves and oc not require further
decoration.
with silk pillow tops. it is always
saIe 70 take startling color liberties.
some women viii even use alternate
stripes OF pink and yellow without
destroying the harmony Of their
rooms. Add to this com binaLfon a
Dlndlng OF Egyptian embroidery. of
gold and silver thread, black velvet
ribbon, and Oriental bands.
satin finished broadcloths in wis
Jaria, London smoke, taupe, pale and
duII blue. amethyst, soft light green
and cloudy violet, make M into az
tractive pillow tops if the edges he
Ilnlshed with gold tinsel or silver
cOrdage.
Many of these cloth covered cush-
ions are Of -oblong shape. open at both
endss and laced together with cords
winch run through embroidered eve
let's some people produce a rich ef-
rect oy facing on all four sides the
cording parting over highly decora-
tive interlinings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

According 10 an old verse
''The glowing ruby should adorn
Those who in warm july are born;
Thus viii they be exempt and free.
From Loves doubts and anxiety"
From the earliest time this prism Of
rose-red fire, this rose among jewels.
has been a lOve-token. Some OF the
most ancient engagement rings are Of
rubies. The color of the gem was sup
posed to turn to somber red if there was
discord between the lovers. and TO take
a light rOseate hue if the course OF
true love ran smoothly This change
OF color was also said 10 presage death
or unfaithfulness-
. When on the ring Of ruby red,
Shall die said she, the crimson hue,
Know that thy favorite fair is dead
Or proves 70 thee and Love untrue
And another old writer. Wolfgangus
Gabelsehwerus, asserts that a ruby set
IA a ring given him by his wife, faded
IN tint and brilliance before her illness
and DEATH reviving in glow and beauty
after she had passed out OF this world
The ruby is a precious stone Of great
potency, influencing its wearer strongly
Tor good or FOR evil. Tt is the second
gem IN the magic necklace Of the Indian
goddess Vishu, symbOliZing fire: the
fourth stone IN the breastDlate Of Israel.
the jewel or judah. II Is the holy gem
OF Burnahs and Burmese believe that it
ripens gradually IA color and form.
when hidden in the mines. like a fruit.
Rubies possess great reputation
among Orientals; the Jewel is surround
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Daily Fashion Talk

Tasteful negligees really necessares
fort and this dainty attractive, simple Made
illustrated dotted Swiss muslin with trimming
Of lace and with pettieoat Of the makes
attractive garment slip in could
found susceptible variations however the
yoke could plain embroidered any
pretty lowered musns could be utilized for the
entire The petticoat, dainty with
aounce attached by beading and ribbon
of any lingerie Simple practical
Jackets fancy ones.
with the yoke high the made
long this becomes completely transformed.
the medium size will required yards material
yards 81 rs yards inches petticoat
As yards "a 2z yards yards a. yards founcing
wide May Sfanton pattern neggee No.
$685. ~ inches peteoat $685.
sizes p may at Godenbergs
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Queries of Times
Readers .AnSzUered
Tomato Catsup Recipe.

Tomato Catsup Recipe.
l. La favorita recipe for tomato
catsup follows: Slice d peck of un-
peeled tomatoes " tn six white onions
and boil together until so soft they can
be rubbed through a colander. Strain
through a seive and return to the fire,
adding three bay leaves and table
spoonful each of powdered mace, pep
per. cloves sugar. and salt. together
with a half teaspOonful Of paprika and
a tablespoonful Of celery seed, the latter
tied in q small cheese cloth bag. Boil
for six hours, stirring frequently. Re
move the bag Of celery seed and pour
in a pint of vinegar. Bring again TO
the boil, and when cold bottle and seal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
MYSTIC BIRD LIST.

IA helper.
PA flower, hostilities, to sullv.
"A skillful bird.
"A girls name.
"a color, a covering,
ga musical instrument
IA hard substance; gossip.
S-A cruel bird.
"a pest. one of a baseball team.
IO-A pluneer.
ll-An ornament.
l2-Two animals.
l3-To plumber, proposition.
I4-Mother of Orpheus.
"a religious bird.
I6-A grain, part of the anatomy.
1.-THE name of a play.
Is-A pronoun and a proposition.
ia musical bird.
20-Point of a spear; a barrier.
2I-An industrious bird.
22-An Authorization, an article of
food
ga weapon, to caress in fondness.
24-Two letters OF the alphabet.
"a liquor, a popular name for a
sailor.
ga language, thin, an exclama-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
HELPS BABY TO PLAY
WHILE IN COACH

Take a piece Of heavy wire ahelt six
feet long, and bend in two places, max
ing wicket-shaped affair, and stand
in the baby-carriage, with some play
things suspended from Il. where the
baby can reach them lie viii often
amuse himself for a long time, either
lying Down or bOlstered up with Dill
lows. If the wire is wound with bright
TlDbon, ana the playthings hung with
IL. also, 20 viii add to It's attractlvenesg
IT isn't so hard TO keep cool In the
not weather If you drink iced "SaIada"
Tea.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Saving for Rainy Day.

S. T. F.-The expression saving for a
rainy day Is purely hgurative. On a
rainy day you need shelter and are glad
to get in out Of a storm. If you are
prosperous, save a little money instead
Of spending everything you make: do not
waste your capital Of bodily strength,
but try 10 retain your strength, you are
providing against a future rainy day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
NEW SOFT WING.

A new fancy is the large soft wing.
the pointed tip Of which runs into a
broad. stiff quill. The quill is OF tbs
same ecIar as the wing, but it is usually
covered with big dots Of contrasting
color
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Sunshine Good for Blues.

l. Z. S.-The best cure for the blues
is going into the sunshine. If you are
depressed through untoward conditions
Of your circumstances or affairs you
Will not have far to look until you find
somebody In a much worse plight. Sup
pose just 10 forget how terribly bad
everything seems to be going you set
to work to give a little help to the per
son whose lot Is still less attractive
than yours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

There are nearly as many marriage
flowers as there are love flowers. Some
of the friendship flowers are also mar
riage tokens For example. bluebells
tied with gorse form a marriage en-
blem. The symbol Of the bluebell being
coIlstancy and that Of the gorse endur-
ing affection. the two attached in one
bunch indicate to the receiver that
marriage is in contemplation.
A red tulip fastened to mistietoe is
declaration OF matrimonial intentions.
For, while red tulip speaks OF love de-
clared. mistletoe adds that all difficult
ties in the way viii be duly surmounted.
Mistletoe is loves crown also; so is
eoronolla, which means success crown
your wishes" Coronolla becomes a mar
riage emblem when tied with one of the
red love flowers.
A piece Of American linden is a bust
ness-like marriage sign 1t betokens
matrimony pure and simple But its
inner meaning is less romantic than
that Of the other plain marriage en-
blem, ivy. Any of the ivies will carry
the marriage message. The leaves mean
welded bliss and faithful connubial
love. An ivy leaf conveys a message OF
affection. not displaced and very perma-
nent. A second meaning OF the ivy
leaf is that OF felicity, hence ivy can
ftly be used IN the making OF a bou-
Quet OF love flowers.
Red caruation means welded love,
and it is the symbol Of a heart filed
with affection for its mate" Therefore,
gift of red carnations with ivy leaves
would be a suitable marriage bunch.
Elder flowers have a somewhat sickly
smell, but they have no sickIy meaning.
These, too, are marriage flowers. and
they mean constant but jealous love
for the welded spouse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Irish History.

c. K--The first event In Irish history,
recorded. by the Century Dictionary and
Encyclopedias, IS the introduction of
Christianity by st. Patrick in the NTH
century. The colonization of Ireland by
the MiIesians and other races is legend
cry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
COLORED SOCKS.

Children are wearing socks OF the
brightest colors, and especially white
ones. blocked of with colored stripes,
this summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Flowers Tell the Story
Of Love and Marriage

the wedding bunch with cedar leaf in
it becomes a luck symbol and a sign
Of promise.
Ivy geranium forms another sweet
scented wedding favor. For button
holes or wedding days It is OF good
omen, for it means bridal favor. A tiny
DIT OF ordinary parsley should be IN
every wedding Bouquet or bunch for
decoration, Tor It means luck in fes-
tivity.
A shower bouquet, composed of red
and white roses is a luck emblem for
the happy pail The indication is unity
of hearts and minds. A red and white
rose sent together are equal 10 q mar
IMAGE proposal, for one means ardent
love, the other declares it.
Orange blossom also indicates wedding
testivfty. and the tiniest leaf OF 4
crown of orange blossom is a luck
token. If unmarried folk put a leaf or
bloom from a wedding crown OF orange
blossom under the pillow at night the
vision Of future mate will pass before
the eyes as soon as sleep comes. 1t is
a ghost-Dringer, but IN dreams. Forms
Of future things are nodded into dream
shape by its influence.
White Blossoms
Bring Good Fortune.
The white blossoms known as snow-
balls art wedding flowers. They bring
good or bad fortune according as the
welded folk love each other or not. II
they do in all sincerity. then the omen
of SNOWFALL is good. For the token OF
this flower is bound for life" The
binding is for good or evil according 70
the feelings of the chief actors IN the
wedding drama.
Virginia creeper is a marriage Leaf
Two leaves indicate new ties and the
sign is for good fortune.
The Old-fashioned gillyflower is a good
marriage ofner. It's token is for bonds
like that Of SNOWFALL, but the bonds in
this case are always those Of affection.
To give q bride who is merely luke
warm in her feelings toward her mate q
sprig Of giilyflOwer is to unite her more
closely in affectionate warmth with him.
Gillyfiower has some of the power Of a
love 2hllter bit its influence comes
after marriage, not before.
Isady's slipper, meaning win me- wear
me- IS a marriage flower wood sorrel
in the house brings marriage JOY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
NezU SqUeet Potatoes
Plentiful This Year

The new sweet potato season is on in
earnest Following the appearance Of
the yellow variety, reds reached the
market today. The consignments were
soon placed with retailers.
So far, the only sweet potatoes that
have reached local dealers were grown
in North Carolina. Growers in this
State however, Will soon meet with a
considerable competition, as the sweet
potato season in other Southern States
will shortly begin.
II anything, the yellows are a little
superior 10 the reds in point of quail
ity. with respect TO the shipments that
have so far been received Both, how
ever, are up TO the average of early
season products. Shipments promise to
become much heavier from now on
followed by a corresponding decrease in
price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Columbian Half-Dollar.

Reader-There is a premium Of ! cent
on a Columbian half dollar q 1892
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27
Cedar Is
Lucky at Wedding.

Cedar leaf can also be used in we'd
ding bunch sent for luck. Given by
bride to bridegroom, the message is
dainty enough, Il live only for thee
Tied to the typical marriage bloom,
myrtle, which signifies love personified,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

Continental Brand Oil Sardines,
New pack. with keys. 3 for 10c, at j. T..
D. Pyles' 13 stores.
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LOCAL MENTION.
A Health Buildei

Pure and Delicious-Browuiey's Crushed
Milk Chocolate-1205 G ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

Berens' Bakery Rye Bread is all nutri.
meut It's the most delicious made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-27

Spring Stock.
Cottage Lamps 80 Gas Ranges - Water
Heaters, SIC 18th st. c. A. MUddiman
= Co. 1904 9 St
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caverly's plumbing. 1881 G St, n. ".
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New -Washington-Paris
During heated VIII O'Clock. Sat