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The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
THE SELECTION OF SHOES.

From the Panadelpaia Press
Ii IS a foolish woman who selects her
shoes for their looks rather than for
their comfort. This foolishness is less
common than Il used 70 be. but It Is al
too prevalent.
In selecting shoes, do not ask the num-
Der, but have the clerk measure your foot
and bring you shoes accordingly. Many
woman Is shocked into getting a shoe
too small for her by being told the shoe
she thought comfortable S. a size larger
than the one she has been wearing.
Remember that every make OF shoe dif-
fers; so If you get tuto the habit OF re-
plying, I want q shoe that fits" when
your number is asked. you viii save your
pride and your feet. also the time and
temper Of the clerk. What you do not
know cannot disturb you.
An over-candid saleswOrnan once said 70
an oyer-st0ut customer. who hunted a
coat Of modern cut. To the deuce with
style. What you want is lines 10 suit
you"
This advice holds good IN shoe buying
more than in anything else Get a shoe
that fits YOUR shape OF foot. whether u
is the latest agony in foot gear or not.
Listen not 90 tho too persuasive sales
man, who whispers OF newless. stiffness.
and q happier by and by. II q shoe
does not feel comfortable in the store. IL
Will feel more uncomfortable az home.
and let nothing make you forget II.
DO not buy shoes IN quantity because
they are cheap and attractive. that is.
provided they are not returnable. Not
only do styles In shoes change, but ones
feet as well. and the Job lot Of shoes may
be unwearable long before they are worn
out.
Shoes that are too pointed for your foot
compress The toes. give all sorts OF IrOu-
bic, such as iuE-owiug nails and c0rns.
and permanently deform the shape of
your foot If pointed shoes must b5
worn. they should be bought half size
larger than usual.
Il IS a mistake 10 think that an overly
pointed shoe makes the foot seem mora
slender. Il emphasizes the necessary
breadth and neves gives a graceful long
line
SEoes that are too tight al the tops IN
terfere with TIE action OF calf muscles
and spoil the shape Of the ankles.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
THE OPTIMIST COLUMN.

b. members Of The Washington Herald
Optimist Club.
Truth has the authority OF God-and so
Is the altar of life-the standard by
which we judge character; something so
deep down in the soul It can never as
sumo one unreal attitude and knows no
concealment. It has the courage OF our
highest thoughts, shot into US by Gods
arrow. II never weakens. but holds on
TO honest conviction" with a grip of
iron and has no need Of loud pro
testation." II is sublmity that fears
no colors and never retreats. II IS the
strength. power. kingdom, and majesty
OF the ages,'' the Clearest and highest
is the light that masters the soul in its
supremest hour.
ALLIE SHARPE BADCH
North Weymouth. Mass
First fnd cut truth and then,
Although she strays
From beaien paths Of men
To untold ways.
And b.de thy fatei-Anon.
II We strive TO teach and practice truth.
To each q us there VIII come an hour
And ria az cur feet a glorious dover
OF something grandcr than ever We knew.
Anon.
Try 20 make others better:
Live 10 make Others glaC:
Try. 90 cheer carth's soTrow.
Live 20 make i0yful the sad.
Love yourself last me- brother
BE gentle and kind and true
True 20 yourself and Others
As God is true 20 yCu.-AUCn.
Isl Src-t. S.E- ADKINS
Tho porer 20 bind and loose 20 Truth IS given:
The mouth that speaks 10 IS the mouth q Heaven.
The Power. which in q sense belongs 20 none,
Thus understood belongs % every one.
Abraham Coles-Tle Evaugel
MARY J. HICKEY
SO FIRST street southeast.
Trsth is truth an round the world.
Bright midnight meteor hurled;
And in age verdaut youth
Truth is nothing but tho truth.
JOHN A JOYCE
rs Maryland avenue northeast.
Truth the Old man said, IS he rod his IonGy WY
Had I but held you sacred years ago.
I'd not rue this day.
Truth, the youth replied. is ell the world to ne.
! shall never forget nay boyho0ds promise.
As kEelt az my mothers knee
Truth, and the maiden sadly bowed her head.
Had he been true % his pchted troth.
What a brighter wO-ld twould ba. she E1id
So. with tho old man. maid and y0uth.
All the earth. since the world began.
Has found it best 20 tell the truth.
Then truth. the strongest link n lfes golden chain
Helps 70 bind each thought ard act q ours.
That honor. love. and happiness NAV follow IN rs
train. JANIS A CRAWFORD.
i3j Buffalo Evenuc. North Tak1ml ID. c.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
THE TABLE CENTERPIECE.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin
II has been frequently said OF late that
centerpieces are going out. but this is
not true
1t is often dispensed with where a
cloth is used. but for the bare table II
Is more IN demand than ever.
In size it seems 20 have grown larger.
as large as the table VIII carry.
Twenty-four inches IS a good size for
the ordinary table. although twenty-sev-
en-. and even thirty-inch ones are used.
With round table none but circular
centerpieces are used, this shape being.
in fact, the best liked, even for square
or oblong tables
There seems to have been somewhat Of
a reaction against white cepterpIeces and
plate doilies. and a touch OF color is being
introduced into a great many OF them.
MerceriTed cottons are more or less
taking the place OF silks and floss for
working. as they launder so perfectly
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
SNAPSHOTS OF THOUGHT.
By TN. SULLIVAN.

Intellectual gems never require
the art Of the lapidary 10 enhance
their briiliancy.
Though thought be silent, tho
world feels the impact OF It's
force.
Religion expires when morals
decay.
Jealousy produces fruit that
should never be preserved.
Hard study IS the pruning hook
that fashions natural abilities into
useful endowments.
Fortune never wastes her time
with men who have neither the
ability nor courage to seize the op-
portunities she offers.
The value Of your knowledge is
determined by its accuracy, not by
its volume.
The seeds Of wisdom never germ
mate In a sterile mind.
Il is from the remembrance of
the opportunities we have lost that
the arrows or regret are barhed.
The diamonds of honesty never
sparkle so brightly as when the
man OF integrity resists the allure
ments Of temptation.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
CHILD'S GARMENTS
AT THE SEASHORE
Navy Blue Serge Coat Suit and Light
WOODEN Dress Very SeryiccabIe.

WOODEN Dress Very ServiceabIe.
Here are some suggestions for a few
little dresses for small girls spending the
summer az mountain or seashcre. They
are adapted for everyday. playtime wear.
and are within the skill OF the home
dressmaker
a very suitable little coat suit can be
made from navy blue serge cut loose and
trimmed both front and back with
straight strappings. A gracefully shaped
white linen sailor collar banded with
dark blue linen. and gold buttons would
add a decorative touch.
Cool mornings At the mountain and
seashore make a light woolen dress
most serviceable for the little maid.
Striped flannel would be very satisfac-
tory and simplicity should be the domi-
nant feature. 1t might have the seams
of the slightly full skirt strapped with
bias bands OF the material and two mar
row ruffles trimming the bottom OF the
same The bloused body can have a
square yoke emDellished with silk trim
mings and attached 20 Il with a silk
cord. A leather belt 20 match the color
cf the frock would add a final touch.
A dainty cool dress for the afternoons
would be pretty Of spotted muslin Il
could be made low neck and short
sleeves 20 be worn with a gulmpe
and artistically trimmed with a band
Of embroidered muslin. around the
square neck continuing down the side
front, where Il opens. to the belt A
band OF II could also trim around the
sleeves. the bottom OF the skirt. while
a belt Of the same would look very
pretty
Striped percale. tastefully trimmed
with bands OF plain percale 70 match,
the prevailing tone OF the material
would make another very attractive lit
tie frock The waist could be made over
an adjusted lining and the skirt attach
ed 90 the same. A straight yoke in the
little bodice bordered with bands Of the
plain material would look quite smart
The sleeves could be scant puffs 70 the
elbow and met By lonE. close cuffs.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
TO CLEAN AND FREsHEN RIBBON.

From the Philadelphia Press
Ribbon is first busted and then ironed
between tissue paper
To clean ribbon. a mixture is made
IN the proportion OF three ounces of
SOFT soap, three tablespoonfuls Of honey.
to teacupful Of gin and water.
The ribbon Is placed on a board and
scrubbed with the mixture. It Is then
rinsed by dipping several times in clean
cold water. and not squeezed out bur
hung over a line TO drip. then nut he
tween cloths and ironed by drawing the
ribbons from under the iron. This nre-
vents creaslng and stringy appearance
at finish. The iron should be kept stilI
with pressure upon It.
White ribbons will not turn vellou,
when washed II the water Is warm. nor
hot and the soap used a fine white oual-
ity Rinse IN three waters. the last being
q strong blue
Hang in the sun until half dry, then
press under clean muslin with a warm
iron.
Black satin ribbons may be renewal
by rubbing gently with vaseline.
To wash colored ribbon, make a strong
lather Of fine soap and cold water: wash
the ribbons and rinse them several times
always in soapy water. not clear water.
When partly dry, iron between thin
pieces Of muslin, having the ribbon per
fectly smooth.
Ribbon interviewer with tinsel is best
cleaned with fine breadcrumbs and pow
dered blue, then shaken and rubbed with
clean cloth; tinsel or gold lace NAV
be cleaned with ammonia
To dry clean lace give It a dry bath
In flour. Put quart OF flour into q
basin, put in the lace. then rub and
squeeze it with the hand as il the flour
were water.
After the lace kaG received a GOOD
shaking Il will look as fresh as ever
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
HINTS FOR THE SEWING ROOM.

From the Boston Post.
II you always sew with your feet
placed OF a foot rest you will find that
you naturally sit straighter. The same
result may be obtained if you sit IN a low
chair.
To prevent machine-made scallops on
lingerie or towels from fraving when they
are laundered go over them with a but
ton hole stitch, putting the needle about
half way down from the top Of the seal
lop 10 the place where the needle orig
inally went in. Only every three or four
stitches need TO be worked into and the
double buttonholing gives them extra
strength. Some persons go over hand
made scallops in this way because OF the
added strength. On flannel worked with
silk the already worked scallops are some
times buttonholed.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
One Of the artistic oddities in millinery
and an oddity that Is pretty should be
chronicled-is the butterfly bow perched
In front, at top OF crown.
These are made OF ribbon, OF Jet, and o.
rainbow gauze. They are used on
a hat that Is plainly trimmed with a
wrapped scarf braid
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

LADIES' YOKE DRESSING SACK
Paris P1ttra No. 1888
AN Seams Allowed.

A delightfully."- convenient negligee Is
this pretty example OF pink figured chal-
lis ornamented with a self-colored belt
ribbon, tied IN front, and a narrow edg-
collar and sleeve-band. This deep lay
down collar may be omitted II desired
The sleeves are IN three-Quarter length
The pattern Is in 7 sizes-S2 70 ~ inches,
bust measure. For 3S bust the dressing
sack requires 81 yards OF material %
inches wide. 3 yards sc inches wide. OF
2E yards 4 inches wide; yards OF RIB
bon for ties and yards OF edging 20
trim.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
CLEANING JEWELS.

Frca ne Phladephia Pubic Ledger
Gold rings. brooches, anad other articles
OF jewelry that are set with precious
stones can be cleaned with warm water
and a white soap ard a very little ammo
MIA. Use a soft old toothbrush 70 get In
between the setting and the stone
For rings set with tu-CuQises and pearls
the water cleaning should be avoided, but
Tor the hard transparent gems - IS al
lowed.
Polish the rings and pins with q soft
chanois, and they viii be wonderfully
bright and sparkling.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

From the New York World
Plunge four good sized. red sound to-
matoes in boiling water for one min
ute. lift them up, skin, cut them into
quarters; place in a small saucepan with
hat an ounce butter, three saltspoons
salt two saltspoons white pepper, three
saltspoons sugar. half teaspoon freshly
chopped parsley and a half bean OF
hnely chopped garlic; lightly mix. place
on the FIRE. cover tho pan and let cook
Ior zen minutes. Remove, pour into a
deep dish and serve.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
MORNING CHIT-CHAT.
MIXING SENTIMENT WITH MONEY MATTERS.

Sentiment and money matters get along together
about one-tenth well oil and water. SO don't
try to mix them.
II you making a business arrangement with
the closest friend you have earth the forms Of
business procedure should be observed rigdly II
It for some you had never met before.
I think that any business arrangement should al
ways be written and signed contract though IT Is
between David and Jonathan, husband and wife.
Indeed. might almost say. the closer the bond.
the need of For in such you
safeguarding your friendship love s well money.
A misunderstanding between friends entails
suffering than between acquaintances. For
"to be wroth with love works madness in the
brain"
Men are sometimes careless in this wnv but
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

Possibly men may not think tlat they
need advice IN tho matter OF picking
wives, but we may be pardoned for
thinking that some Of them might do bet
ter than rely upon their own judgment
no worl6ingman can afford to marry an
idle, incapable woman, or one with
chronic bad health. A man who has to
count pennies is better OF alone unless
he can find a woman who is thrifty and
competent TO carry her share OF the bur
den.
Any man is unwise who saddles himself
with wife addicted 20 nagging There
are ways of discovering such traits before
Il is too late and honorable ways Of
avoiding misery. An untidy wife is
enough to drive a man TO dissipation.
and she, too, is easily discovered before
marriage. The world IS full of capable
sweet women who would make ideal
wives. but one has TO search for them.
They are not among the free and easy
hammered girls 20 be met in public places
and wOOed in day.
1t IS not nice TO hear the blunt things
said about women who are careless in
their behavior, but the truth OF some OK
them cannot be denied. Apparently men
do not mind such things, for many Of
these girls get good husbands. Marriages
are so thoughtlessly made nowadays that
the requisites OF wifehood are lost sight
OF. a poor mans wife should be a home
maker. first Of all. should be able TO sew
and mend, and look out for the hard
earned dollars brought home by her hus-
band. She does not need accomplish
ments, though they may not come amIss
after the other things are mastered.
There are worse fates than looking
after the comfort OF devoted husband.
1t IS worse to live alone in one stuny
room and wash handkerchiefs at night.
and peel them of the mirror, where they
have dried while the owner slept. It is
worse TO wonder what would happen
should sickness make work impossible.
for In ones own home there is bound 10
be good care under such circumstances.
A bad husband is an incumbrance but a
good enc is q blessing, and every woman
who has one should offer daily thanks for
him.
From the President Of the United States
down 10 the humblest worker, men have
owed much to their wives. Most OF them
have taken pride IN confessing It, and
declaring that without the encouragement
and love given them every day there
would have been nothing worth while IN
their lives. a man recently pointed out
70 me, with a great show of pride. the
home which Is now sheltering his old age
II was bought by his wife. in ways which
only q careful. thrifty woman knows. He
says that he spent every cent he got
hold Of. but she saved what she could
coax from him. The best investment she
could think Of was a home for old age.
BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

suits OF silk. from the thick ard heavy
shantungs. which permit OF insets or
really handsome lace. TO the lightest and
thinnest Of japanese or glace. hold their
own.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
HEALTH HINTS.

From the Boston Herald
II one cannot copy the old-tlme women
with their aromatic herbs, there are many
things which can be used IN the water to
soften II and make Il more refreshing:
Among these is q lemon cut IN slices and
placed in the bath ten minutes before
using. A little borax will also soften the
water. or bag about five inches square
filed with half bran and half oatmeal
Olive oil is an excellent fattener. Some
can take a tablespoonful after meal cas-
ily. 1t stimulates and makes active the
digestive organs. clears the complexion.
and makes the eyes bright and sparkling
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OPTIMISTS
By THE OPTIMIST.

Selfconol has been suggested by several Of the members
suitable subject for discussion have selected It for the
to follow Truth" which appears next Sunday.
Contributions "Self-conrol" should be later
than 12 O'Clock noon. Wednesday, August p.
Unless you practice the noble quality OF sfcOnO you
declare yourself to be true Optis The who would help
and benefit his feowen and guide their thoughts and actions
into right channels, must first be master OF himself
Dr. Walter Pope in "The Old Mans WISH makes use of
these expressive lines:
Ana & e% Ey 9s as a 8a5S5 5s5s g s ny PSs ss sRy Wears
Segovernnent self-nowledge The most useful trowl
edge that acquire is the knowledge OF himself One
may be character reader and excellent Judge Of other men,
but when comes to Observation-Disclosures has
difficult task.
week from Sunday shall hear all about "Self-oon-
troll" from the members of The Washington Herald Opmist Club
For contributions on "Self-oontrol" will award prizes as
follows:
For best essay. $500 For the third $500
For the second 500 For the fVe each LOO
be will
yard Of
advisable contribution. be
bottom.
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The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

The embrOideries sewed on coarse linen
by Austrian. Hungarian, and Rouman!an
peasants are greatly in demand for the
many hands and straps used for trim
ming both dresses and tailored suitA
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

Stripes are promised a run in the late
summer, and already It seems that striped
Gheviots are TO have arst place.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-05
POWER OF SHEIK-UL-ISLAM.
Head Of Mohammedan Church and Ex-
FOUNDER of the Law,

Head of Mohammedan Church and Ex-
FOUNDER of the Law.
The Sheik7ul-Islam, who decreed the
deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid H.,
is the religious head Of the Mohammed-
an world, and his powers are only
surpassed by those of the sultan, who
is nominal head of the faithful. The
Sheikul-Islam is also called the grand
multi, or "the grand expounder of the
law"
The powers Of the Sheik-ul-Islam
are extensive, and it is not the first
time in history that his decree has de-
throned a sultan, for the same event
took place in 1876, when the uncle Of
Abdul Hamid H., Sultan Abdul Aziz,
and his successor, Murad v, were de-
throned
The Turkish state is theocracy, and
obedience to the divine law as admin
istered by the Sheik-ul-Islam and his
muftis all over the empire is obedience
to God.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-05
MINNEAPOLIS WINS CASE
Cities Can Compel Railways to Bridge
Crossings.

A city can compel a railroad COM
pany to bridge street crossings when
the street has been established subse.
quent to the laying of railroad tracks,
just as it can when the tracks follow
the laying out of the street, was in
effect held by the supreme court of
the United States in deciding favor
ably to the city the case of the St.
Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Rail-
road company and the Great Northern
Railway company VS.. the city of Min
neapolis. The roads resisted an or
der from the Minneapolis city council
requiring them to erect bridge over
University avenue in that city on the
ground that the street was laid out
after the company had acquired it's
right of way and laid it's tracks, which
they contended imposed upon the city
the responsibility of making the cross
ing safe. The case was heard in the
district court of Hennepin county,
where the decision was favorable
to the railroads, but that deci-
sion was overruled by the state SUI
preme court. The decision sustained
the Minnesota supreme court It was
announced by Chief Justice Fuller.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-05
TO EASE HIS CONSCIENCE
Former Blue Earth Citizen REIN
-. burses Employers.

President Ross of the First Ma
tional bank Of Blue Earth received
letter from a former resident of the
city containing draft for 1925.
The writer confessed that several
years ago, while in the employ of. diff
ferent business firms in Blue Earth,
he wrcngfully appropriated money Of
his employers for his own use. He
stated that the different amounts
taken would aggregate about 500 and,
figuring this at compound interest, he
found that 1892 was needed to
straighten UP his accounts Fearing
that something might have been for
gotten he sent 1925, which be asked
Mr.. Ross to distribute among his for
mer employers.
The writer described how the con-
seriousness of his wrongdoing had
troubled him until he had concluded
to make full restitution and ask for.
giveness.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-05-05
We Stake Our Name


on these clothes. Do you realize
what that means2 It means that
we know that, if these clothes are
not as good as we promise, you and
hundreds of others will be driven
away from our store.
But we are not afraid. We know
the honest men who make CLOTH
CRAFT. We know that they use
nothing but wool, pure wool.
We know the factory-the won
derful factory, full of sunlight, full
of fresh air. We know how the
clothes are made.
We know the wonderful system