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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Uses For Lemons

A contributor to the Household Column or the Washington Times gives the fol- lowing IS uses for lemons during the summer: W
 2. A tablespoonful of juice in small cup or strong tea will cure nervous
 2 tablespoonful of juice of a small cup of black coffee will relieve A billions headache 5. The juice of half a lemon in aL elIn or hot water on awakening in the morn ing Is an excellent liver corrective and successful substitute for calona, are aad other alternative drugs.
 A. A dash of lemon juice in plain water makes a cleansing tooth wash. not only breath. 'io
 B. lotion of lemon Juice and rosa skin 'iio
 G. Lemon juice with olive oil is far su perior to vinegar for a salad dressing equal parts used for blending.
 r. Lemon juice and loaf sugar is good for hoarseness.
 8. Outward application of the juice al lays irritation caused by insect bites
 g. If when boiling sago or rice a tea spoonful of lemon juice is added tba kernels will be winter and a delicate flavor is imparted.
 10. An old-fashioned remedy for croup. "" iehiSlhper, IS Honey, alum and lemon juice
 Il. We all know the value of salt and lemon juice for removing rust stains from white goods.
 12. After the juice is extracted. the rind dipped in salt cleanses brass beau tifully and conveniently.
 Is It also removes unsightly stains from the hands
 A. For fiayoring cookery, lemon juice is unexcelled.
 15. After the pulp is removed the skins make dainty receptacles for serving salads, ices, etc.
 l6. Tough meat can be made tender by adding teaspoonful of lemon juice to the water in which 1t Is boiled
 IT. Slices of lemon garnish fish of all description.
 IS. Tea is greatly improved by the ad- dition of slice of lemon-either iced for summer use or a Russian tea on cold winters day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Dogs That Are Favorites

A London fashion magazine of author ity asserts:
 ''In other days spaniels or greyhounds were the favorite pets of women of fashion. Not long ago the griffon was universally adored in society, until. lit- tie later on, the griffon's nose was put out of joint by the universal vogue of the pom, and today the pom seems to have his pride of place challenged by the Pe- lSinese spaniel For the moment, at any rate. there can be no doubt that the vogue of the Pekinese is increasing Where one saw one of these delightful lit tie spaniels few years ago, one sees at least half a dozen today, and they bid fair to establish themselves as the ac- knowledged pets of fashionable women.
 Nor is the reason of their popularity far to seek. First and foremost, with their black snub muzzles and large round eyes, their smooth glossy coats, they are very pretty pets. Their affectonate dis position and general alertness make them ideal lap dogs and companions either for the town or country They have, too one decided advantage over nearly all their rivals for my lady's favor. They have strong and sturdy constitutions. so that they can be trusted to stand the wear and tear of even a season In town with out breaking down."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
What the Editor Cannot Do

Don't think because the reporter sees you getting on the train that he ought to know who you are and where you are going, or if he sees you greet some friends that he knows who they are and where they are from, says a wel-known newspaper. We aim to get all the news but you may be the one we don't happen to know. We try to become familiar with names and faces, If possible But during the years past we have been to church and failed to see you there; we have hung around the town pump, but some of you weren't there; we have loafed on the street; we've even risked our repu- tation on back streets on a dark night but you weren't all there And we'll be hanged if we know where to find you all So if you are going or coming, or know anybody cutting up queer capers, let us know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Abdul Hamid

Oh, don't you remember A. Hamid, Ben Bolt. sweet Abdul, who wore a tin crown? Ills servants would shake at the sound of his voice and tremble with fear at his frown; they have filed him away In the cooler, Ben Bolt, the Young Turks have camped on his frame; his henchmen they hung to the beams of bridge, and sweet Abdul is out of the game. Oh, don't you remember the Yildz Kiosk
 the smothest kiosk in the bunch? It was there that he herded his wives by the gross and handed them garlic for lunch they have taken his wives to the dump ground, Ben Bolt, a wailing and lachrymose group; they have given him S00 degrees of divorce, and sweet Ab- dul is deep in the soup. Oh don't you remember the poison, Ben Bolt, that we used when we wished to kill rats? :? Old Alb is afraid, If he swallows his grub, hell get some of that tween his slats; he's feeling all day at his head piece Ben Bolt, to see if it's still on his neck in Turkey, they say, there s the dawn of reform, but sweet Abdul 5 reduced to a wreck. Walt Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
About Wilhelnnia

"Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, t" That is how she signs herself, and that is how she wishes always to be styled. It is not only incorrect to speak of her as Queen of Holland" At court it is bad form" and those who do it get snubbed for their pains.
 Holland Is merely a geographical term The Netherlands have a famous history and Queen Wilhelmina is very proud of it. becomes a daughter of the great house of Orange, which freed the country from the tyranny of Spain. When she was a child the story of the atrocities of Philip and Alva moved her to such hor- TOT Gas well they night that she de- clared she would never have anything to do with the Spanish royal family when she became Queen, says the London Mail Yet, curiousy enough, King Alfonso was the first monarch with whom, of her own accord. she made friends.
 One day she heard her mother speak with pity of the baby King younger even than her own daughter. But if you're sorry for him." said Wilhelmina, with the remorseless logic of the childish mind you ought to be sorry for me, toe" But poor little Alfonso is much younger than you are," said Queen Emma. Then I'll write a letter to him." replied Will heln,ina and at once began correspond encs which lasted for many years, and is intCfmittently kept LID still.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06

and motioning to him, requests that six i cushions be arranged for them. T bid for one of those bright yellow ones, that looks like a mustard plas- l ter" says the fossest in the crowd. Tt matches my automobile coat much better than those old gray ones that look like dishpans"
 Let's get a score card and then I'll be settled" said another, and according ly this was accomplished too, after much ado
 As they adjusted their paraphenalia and ! gazed around the grandstand, one of the pretty things with just about as | much idea of a ball game as Hindoo has about Cyclopaean architecture in Polynesia, said: 'Oh, look over therel Isn't that An nette? I thought she went to Mrs. Blanks bridge party this afternoon. Isn't that stunning frock she has on?'' "Who fig the man she is with?" asked another. Isn't he good looking?" And. dear me, there Is Mrs. Old Girl. Poor thingl Just think how that old beast of a husband drags her out to these games, when she hates it all so.'
 Well. at any rate, she knows where , "hubby'' Is this afternoon, at least, and that is something" was the sympathetic response.
 The battery is announced in stentorian
 
 dom bleachers, rooters and all.
 The game begins and every baseball crank in the enture assemblage gives shout of joy as another chance is given our home men to climb a step higher in the league.
 What on earth are they yelling about?'' asks one of the dear things. "Is anybody hurt?'
 "of course not" says the one wio knows 1t all
 What funny ice cream suits some of them have on," was the next ejaculation.
 That's the home team-they always wear that kind on their own diamond"
 Presently the first man is given base On balls, and the second man in Is doing a heavy batting stunt and every eye is strained in rapt attention The man at the bat doesn't make good, but fans out one two. three, and a wild yell from an Indian in the crowd says:
 Put him out-he couldn't hit a bal loon"
 "Is somebody going up in a banoon?' asks one of the feminine fans?
 ''No. silly, that's baseball Iingo-don't you understand?" said the Knowing One. At this point a two-bagger brought n man in to third and the crowd sent forth a blood-curdling yell, interpersed with T love my team-but oh! you manager" and such like but the effect was lost on lne DuHcn or Ienllnlnl1Y Tn rrOnt Of me.
 Their heads were close together and caught:
 And do they say she ran away with the other woman's husband? I could for give her for stealing the family silver or driving up to my door and taking my cook, but never for being involved in such an escapade."
 At this point big thing happened
 The home team made run. Random went wild Professional ballplayer, root CT bleacher, knocker, bounder. one and all, emitted a frantic cry of:
 That's playin' somel Hit 'em againr'
 But-whats the trouble? There seems to be a dispute about something. There are loud shouts of Kill the umpire." which rend the air, whereupon the bunch of feminine fans arise en mass and one of them screams:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
FEMlNlNlTY AT THE BALL GAME 
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Two pretty young creatures were dis oussing various topics a few days ago when one of them said to the other
 Have you ever been to game ot baseban?"
 "Once' was the quick response, "and I made up my mind then and there that l would never again go to that sort of thing, or to a prize fight, a suffragette meeting or a pink tea as long as I live. D
 Ut couldn't have been a very delectable occasion" was the comment.
 Tt wasn't" was the prompt reply. "rhe gore ran like water; there was a fight. and of the fragments of legs and arms and things there remained after the fray, seven baskets full"
 Don't be silly now, but come with me and let us go out and see the home team win a game,' was the pleading re- mark. There are four other girls to make up the bunch, and we will have a dandy time"
 i've always prided myself upon not being a baseball faddist because, you know, there isn't a man alive who thinks a woman can reach the dignity of keep ing a professional score. In fact, from the modern mans lexicon, may be quoted these aphorisms:
 1nTee things Ine1e are, yea, Neflly, I, that a woman cannot do:
 Get off of a car any way but back ward.
 Write a letter without putting the most important thing in the postscript
 Wear 'come-hfther' stockings and hold her skirts at an angle of 45 degrees and not get mad if man glances in her direction and
 Talk intellingently about baseball"
 Mercy, but you are hard on the men" was the rather resentful remark, "but , in spite of all that, come along and let's put in an afternoon at the game.
 Have you ever noticed the look of dis approval on the countenances of mascu- line fandom as a half dozen fluffy blonds and fiossy brunettes in automo- bile veils, coats, bags, parasols reti- cules, field glasses, boxes of candy, and pet dogs, saunter into the grandstand, in the most nonchalant style and stand for good half hour blocking the way, gazing around and discussing where they will deposit themselves? No sooner are they comfortably ensconced than one of them spies a more desirable seat and up jumps the bunch of feminine fans and with a sweet little Would you mind letting us pass?' makes a whole row of ball enthusiasts get up out of their seats, scramble back to let them out, and never needing or perhaps even hearing the re- marks of "Confound it, I wish women wouldn't come to the ball games. or When they get seat why don't they keep it, and words to that effect
 l happened to witness just such a per formanee short time ago, and as I sat back of the group l must tell you some of the funny things that happened
 It turned out that in the crowd were ha rnr-- I bod 11-s the street car a few days before and so I knew there was some rich. rare and racy fun to be had out of these novices
 Let's get some cushions" shrieked out one of the bunch. "I can't abide sitting on these old hard benches Where is the cushion boy? Oh! there he is,'' says she, as she spies the boy in question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Cologne For Tired Feet

The girl who suffers with her feet as soon as summer comes will often find relief by bathing them frequently with cologne or alcohol.
 Do not Degrudge the time spent in re- moving shoes and stockings to bathe the feet whenever especially tired. To suf- fer with the feet is greater strain on the nervous system, not to mention ones temper, than most women realize noth- ing should be counted too much trouble that will give even temporary relief
 Besides cologne rubbing, the women of sensitive feet should be particular about her shoes and stockings. Counting cost with footgear is the greatest mistake she can make. Probably she can find moder- ate priced readymade shoes that will fit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
A Prayer

A slender form, a little hand, Comes up and takes me in command And marshals me across the hall; 1. In hurtful tones. a trace of tears, The tender heart still tinged with fears, She shows me where she had fall.
 II. I move the cause and scold the thing, And lift her up and lightly sing, And bear her to the dining room. And nanny black comes up and takes The little one and gives her cakes And to amuse l ride the broom.
 III. In after years. o, God! I pray If ever there should come the day That she has hurt, should feel pain, O, may she come in childish guile, And may it be mine to win the smile, And laughter back to lips again!
 T. w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
The Umpire

Who is it, reckless of his fame And deaf to yells of praise or blame, Unmoved by glory or by shame, Hands down decisions on the game?
 His Umps. Who calmly stands where spinning spheres. Projected by the hand that steers The low or high curved, straight or queers. Whiz past his body. face and ears, And calls them balls or strikes, while cheers From grandstand throngs or bleachers Do not affect his hopes or fears2
 His Umps. Who faces thousands every day Ranged round the grounds in fierce array, All with hot desire to slay When he decides a quick. close play Not in accordance with their way, No matter what they want and say?
 His Umps. Who wears the diamond like a king? Who has the players on the string? Who carries pennants in a sling? Who simply runs the whole darn thing?
 His Umps.
 W. J. HAMPTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
The Advance Notice

A volume might be collected of innocent but barbarous peryersions of the English language. The latest comes from the pro- jectors of a new Siamese newspaper, who have distributed the following notice:
 The news of English we tell the latest Writ in perfectly style and most earliest. Do murder git commit. we hear of and tell 1t. Do mighty chief die, we publish it. and in borders of somber Staff has each one been college and write like Kipling and the Dickens. We circle every town and extortionate not for advertise ments. Buy it. Buy it. Tell each of you it's greatness for good. Ready on Friday. Number one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Dolly's Dialogues

A minister who bears the enviable rep utation of being not only one of the most charming raeonteurs. but one of the keenest and cleverest men at repartee imaginable was recently invited to meet with society composed of the women of his church to discuss some plans for future work.
 The feminine element had the floor (as usuaD and the minister to acoentuate his cleverness, listened and-learned @.
 He agreed to each proposition which came up and after asking his opinion on various and sundry questions-to all of which he again agreed (Oh, wise and polite manD, one of the most enthu. siastic in the cotorie exclaimed:
 "Oh, do go on. Dr. Blank and ex- press an opinion or I'll eat you up."
 Whereupon the clever minister replied laughingly. very much to the amuse- ment of the crowd:
 ''1n that case, madam I hope I shall continue to agree with you.''
 The Call of the Wild'-when you an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Feminine Activity.

Here are four examples of woman's va ried activities in different corners of the world. Miss Anna Pritchett of Louis- vile, although only "A years old. has the distinction of occupying the chair of economics in Wellesley. Miss Margaret Ashton, sister-in-law of Ambassador Bryce, has been elected to the town council of her native town in England.
 Mrs. Zella Nutall of Chicago now is in Mexico as field director of the Reid Crocker expedition, which Is excavating the pyramids of the sun and moon. Mme. Louise Biano and Mime. Jeanne Menard are regular ships physicians on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
The Grumble Book

A girl who has lately taken the house. keeping duties on her own shoulders re- gently started a grumble book Her peo- pie have been in the habit of grumbllng at mealtimes when matters are wrong. This the young housekeeper found hard ble book"
 The book lies at the corner of the side board, and after meal times any member of the family may write his or her com plant in 1t in full, and at the same time suggest improvements.
 On a page used at breakfast-tine ap- peared the following: Egg boiled hard and "fabby toast" signed by the initials of the grnmbler Each grumble must be fntialed, and 1t is quite permissible now and then to vary matters by inserting a word of praise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06

her, but if she cannot, hunt some ona who can combine comfort with style, and have shoes made if they are three times as expensive as she is accustomed to pay.
 If darns hurt her feet 1t is not economy to darn. Buy cheaper stockings and throw them away as soon as holes ap- pear; or turn them over to some member of the family who knows not the mean ing of sensitive feet.
 Another relief will be found by holding the feet under the cold water spigot for i've or ten minutes each morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Why Not Sit Down?

quaint old woman used to say, There ain't no sense in them that has chairs being tired. Why don't they sit in them?'
 This Is not a half bad question for many weary housekeeper to ask her self. She would find life much easier, would fight the wrinkles off longer and would generally be brighter and happier if she could learn to sit down whenever she gets a chance.
 It Is worth while to get comfortable chairs for almost every household task. Save sweeping, scrubbing and bedmak- ing there are few things about house that cannot be done just as well sitting IS standing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
June

June is the queen month of the year and if you were born during this sweet fragrant period of the summer, June promises you much.
 The name June comes from Junius. which is supposed by some to be derived from Juno and by others from Juni ores. Originally It had but 26 days and was the fourth month with the Romans Romulus added four days to it, the En- peror Numa took one away. but 1t was finally restored by Julias Caesar.
 Cancer is the zodiacal sign for June, meaning the Crab. into which the sun moves after the twenty fifth. up to that date it being in the sign Gemini. mean ing the Twins.
 strong love of nature, emotional and sympathetic. intensely affectionate and a special aptitude for domestic life are the characteristics supposed to be as- sociated with this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Eve Up-To-Date


 The newsest wrinkle in parasols is to have the handle covered with suede to match the color of the costume.
 Those who ought to know, say that col ored coats will be worn with white suits this summer.
 White buckskin pumps are the latest novelties in footwear.
 While short sleeves are not as popular as long ones, the happy medium has been reached with the three-quarter length, which is seen on many of the new frocks.
 Belt pins, barettes and brooches are made in the bowknot design which is growing in popularity.
 A striking novelty in silk gloves is hav- ing them tucked from the wrist to the top.
 Among the smart tailor suits seen nowadays are the ones of shantung with black velvet collars and cuffs !, Soutache braid, elaborately designed on white linen belts, Is one of the Parisian | importations
 The sleeveless coat Is increasingly pop ular with modishes and made of lace, silk or linen, bid fair to be worn all summer. Girdes on house gowns are seen in the pretty lingerie ones that are worn for the summer season.
 Hosiery should match the slipper, or one is not considered in the least smart, al- fI,.r worn with colored hose, but only with white costumes.
 Black hats of Neapolirtan straw are the dernier cri of modishes, and will be seen with the all white costume all sum- mer.
 Gold and silver are seen in multitudn- ous effects and on crepe de chine and voilles is braided into beautiful designs
 Polka dot foulards the old-fashioned kind. are again very popular, and are made up with lace into extremely chic frocks
 While embroidered hosiery has given way almost entirely to plain effects, 1t is sometimes seen on the instep in the same color of the hose.
 Ribbons attached to the end of the barette and wound round the coiffure is the most attractive way of arranging the head decorations and besides has the virtue of holding all the stray and loose hairs in place.
 Princess gowns are really seen more than the empire nowadays, and the elab- crate ones of lace. embroidery and lin gerie cloth, built over the princess slip of soft china silk are the handsomest that the fashionable couturieres are turn ing out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
June Wedding Days

There are supposed to be four unlucky wedding days in the month of June. These are the fourth, the eighth the tenth and the twenty-second. The lucky wedding days are the first, the third, the nineteenth and the twenty-first
 June being the favorite month for marriages, the lucky days are easily found while the few that are unlucky may be avoided.
 The marriage verse is this: Married in the month when roses bloom Life will be one long sweet tune
 quaint old proverb of June wealth CT is:
 Calm weath in June Sets corn in tune.
 Another says:
 If on the eighth of June it rains It foretells a wet harvest, men sain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Queer States

The most egotistieal-Me. The most religious-Mass. The most Asiatic-Ind. The father of states-Pa. The best in time of flood-Ark. The most astonishing of states-O. The state to cure the sick-Md. The state for students-Conn. The state where there Is no sucf word as fail-Kan.
 Not a state for the untidy-Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Biting the Lips

T often wonder if women could see themselves as they ride in trolley, bit ing their lips, whether they would not soon break themselves of the dreadful habit" said physician recently. "Wom- en are far more prone to this habit than men. Biting the nails is a habit that is distressing, but that of biting the lips Is even more so, and both are but an ex- pression of nervousness. Biting the lips soon result in a positive disagreement, for sores are apt to come and the face will be drawn out of shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Origin of the Thimble

The original name of a thimble was 'thumb-bell' because 1t was a "bell'' worn upon the thumb. Ladies have since transferred it to their fingers, but sailors still wear it on their thumbs, says the London Saturday Journal
 Thimbles were scarcely known in Eng land before the reign of James I. John Loftng, a Dutch mechanic. introduced them into this country in 1895, and es- tablshed thimble factory at Islington.
 He made the useful little articles from iron and brass. and since his days sil- yer, gold, ivory and even pearl have