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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
PLAITS AND GATHERS
IN SUMNER FROCKS

Plaits and gathers IN many new
forms and guises are making their
appearance in the summer frociss. It
is some time since we have worn
these soft gathered dresses, and wo-
men who can remember how delight
ful they were years ago viii be very
glad 70 see them revived in the new
gowns.
Spanish lace scarfs and wells are
perhaps the newest items 10 be taken
up by the leaders OF fashion. They,
however, scarcely remind one Of the
old lace. for they are finer and come
.u fancy dyes. For example, one
charming scarf was in wistaFia, with
q tWelVe-inch border. Below this was
a thick, seven-iHch fringe In the same
color.
Some OF the summers petticoat
novelties are. at arst glance, very
oddly cut They are all narrow and
sheath-topped, but about the normal
waist line three OF f0ur-iuch belt is
added. which girdieS the body TO a
height about even with the top of the
high skirt now worn. In silk petit
coats the popular idea is q sort fabric.
which does not rustic, but which Will
take sun plating wei and hold IL.
CIamols gloves in cream color and
pale yellow are extremely smart with
tailored suits Of wool or mohair, but
when the weather is very warm moth
Ing bat silk glove is bearable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Some Necessary Hints
For Short Journeys

The girl who goes TO other people
houses as a guest. either for fortnight
or a week end, should be careful about
remembering certain things. She does
not want her hostess to hope at her
departure that she viii never come
again.
If you are guest. observe these
rules:
BE punctual at meals
Don't make engagements until you
consult your hostess.
Don't write 10 friends and ask them
TO call until YOU are sure hat such
visitors viii be welcomed by your
hostess.
Don't have your breakfast taken to
your room unless the hostess urges it,
Don't fail TO provide your Own writ
ing paper, stamps, and pen.
Carry your own soap and wash
cloth.
Attend 10 your own laundry and be
prompt about paying for IT,
Don't follow your hostess in all her
tasks. Let her have some time 10 her
self
Don't play the piano while the chill
dren are taking a nap
Don't insist upon talking 10 the host
while he is smoking his after-dinner
cigar and reading the evening paper.
Don't let young men who cali on you
in the evening remain until midnight.
Don't sfav beyond the day set Tor
vour departure unless something I'M
usual happens or your hostess urges H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Stay-at-HoneS Should Decorate
Their Kerandas in Summer Time

! design in brown, tan, and yellow, out
lined with a black braid. The colors of
one of this kind will rather correspond
with the average porch furniture.
Pillows Of oblong shapes are newer
than those Of square proportions. one
particularly good IDEA Is of Russian
crash with a stenciled design in Glue,
two shades Of green and a reddish
brown. The border and back are of blue
burlsp, which makes most attractive
cushion.
Copenhagen blue Is the color OF the
burlap used for another attractive pill
low. either for porch or house usage.
The crash top has conventional design
Of blue and green with an outline Of
black.
Cretonne Is extensively used IN max
ing pillows for porch use as we'll as for
the young wOman's bed room. Many
pretty combinations are formed by
using lowered squares Of cretOnne for
tie cover and making the border and
back OF plain colored material. One
Eayly cOlored one shows the front Of a
design of huge yellow flowers with
the green foliage, while the border and
back are OF green.
A simply made pillow is OF blue bur
lap with a tWO-inch band of bright
COlored cretOnne seWed In a square sew
eral inches from the center Of the
pillow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Dealers Are Expecting
Chickens at Lou Price

Fried chicken, baked chicken. chicken
cooked every way and every day may
be had by the average Washingtonian at
a comparatively moderate cost after
the first Of the month II present indica-
tions do not fail The fan season on
the chicken market Is always the best
supplied one. and the coming season
promises TO be no exception to the rule.
Shipments should show material in
crease within d couple Of weeks, or
even less time.
Just at present-and it is usually this
way every year-the chickens that come
into the market embrace common va
rieties The best stock Is held back,
while demand is sufficiently strong to
clean up the poorer grades.
Just how much cheaper the fowls may
become, dealers are not attempting to
ascertain, but certain it is that there
are thousands of Plymouth rocks. bun
cochins, and other breeds on nearby
farms waiting 10 be shipped into the
Capital
Generally speaking. neither chickens
nor eggs viii be as cheap this fall as
last year. but. in point of quality. the
market should be every bit as good.
And on chickens, at least, the price
promises to become Sufficiently reduced
TO bring them within reach of the
average household table.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Some Pleasing Feminine Hints
For Use During Summer Season

Rompers for the small son and daugh-
ters are as much in favor as ever this
season; made of pink or blue chambray,
piped with white. they are certainly at
t-active. a. we'll as sensible.
A curious combination is found IN
some of the hat scarfs. They are made
of linen and silk. The coIored center is
OF silk MORE. while the border Is made
Of cream-cOlored linen.
Some OF the pTettiest coats for children
are being made with the old-fashioned
double or single cape. many Of the
small ones being made OF dotteS. and
figured Swiss. lined with China silk.
Dog collars OF velvet are especially
pretty. when embroidered IN tiny buds
and flowers ar spray Of foliage, in
natural coIors- Worn with summer
dresses. they are smart and stylish.
Black chiffon yokes and Cndersieeves
are still enjoying the popularity that
was theirs a year ago. They Sre even
worn with gowns OF palest shades, and
the fashion Is most economical
Cotton and linen crochet buttons are
used on all the tub dresses this sea
son They are fat and can be Numbered
without being taken from the dress.
thus having a great advantage over the
pearl button.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Most Charming Plan
In a Linen ShoqUer

A charming plan for your linen show
er would be a summer snowfall. This
viii be extremely cool and pretty for
the month Of june and is a novel meth
Cd Of distributing the gifts as well.
Everything must be white, Of course.
The frosted cards sold at Christmas
time are pretty for writing the invi-
tation and you may he able TO get them
through your statiooer II not. then
pure white paper and envelopes.
The bride-to-be need not know III" ma
ture Of the snowfall, while the ..Her
girls are, of course, in the secret be
forehand.
Cover the parIor floor with white mus
lin and bank the maHtelpieces with cot
ton batting. which also forms drifts on
the window siIls and elsewhere. II you
can get branches % Pine trees to add
TO the wintry effect so much the bet
ter
White shredded tissue paper and silver
dust help out the snowy effects
All the linen things are wrapped in
white paper and heaped up in ''snoy-
drift The smaller things are shower
ed upon the bride % a certain part of
the program. Handkerchiefs, busters.
pillowcases and such things are all
small enough for throwing
Have the supper table all in white or
white and green. Let the candlesticks
dishes. etc. stand In mounds of cotton
batting and sprinkle the silver powder
over the cloth. A white refreshment
is very easy to get up with a little
thought. For instance, the coffee or
chocolate can be brought to the table in
cups covered with tufts Of whipped
cream. The sandwiches are white, tied
with white ribbon or wrapped i'm white
paper. and cold sliced chicken is served
embedded ia white lettuce leaves White
Ice cream Is served IN the form of snow
balls and there are candy boxes Ia the
shape OF snewbaHs filled with white
sweets as favoTs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Laundering Curtains at Home
Difficult, But Is Worth Pains

To launder ones own curtains means
some little work. but saves many a
bin, and insures their not being rotted
by the chemicals used at some laun-
dries.
They should be washed through two
or three tepid waters, with washing
soda dissolved in each one, then soaked
over night in cold water with soda
added.
The soda 7tponifes any grease that
may be there.
The dust Of the city is frequently
mixed with greasy substance. and the
curtains become charged with it. This
renders them harder to clean.
The next day the curtains. II they
are white or cream, should be washed
out of the soaking water and then put
into soap lather and pressed and
squeezed In this until they become quite
clean. Then wash in plenty OF warm
water and boil the white ones for about
an hour.
II the cream ones are very much
sOiled they should also be boiled. After
boiling they must be thoroughly Tiused
IN warm water TO remove soap. then in
cold water. They must then b. wrung,
not by twisting, but by pressuAe through
a wringing machine, so that the water
may be quite removed before they are
starchcd.
All curtains are improved when stiff
feued. hut the degree Of stiffness given
depends upon the materials and one S
individual taste
AS rule. lace curtains are made
fairly stiff and are usually dipped into
boiling water starch of fun strength.
To make the curtains Of equal stiffness
the starch should be prepared in one
basin, then divided by pouring half Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

fl into another basin. and each curtain
dipped into each lot OF starch.
Curtains Of swiss lace should also be
put into rather thick starch, as they
hang better when made fairly stir. and,
as they are usually Of open design, the
stiffness keeps the pattern displayed.
Madras muslin curtains, on the other
hand, look better when quite soft. con-
sequcntly n less degree Of stiffening is
required. IL there is ball fringe on the
curtains this must be kept carefully
free from starch. as It makes the fringe
stiff. causing the threads to adhere to
each other spelling its appearance.
Curtains may be ironed but it is a
better way TO hang them over the line
exactly in half and see that they hang
directly opposite to one another.
They will dry IN a short time on a
sunny day. When dry fold them length
wise, lay them IN a sheet and PUT under
a heavy box.
When hung the folds will CONS out of
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
BOYS BATHING SUIT
MADE OF WOODEN

Bathing suit for her dear, chubby boy
ls one OF the questions that is agitat-
ing mother right now.
only by the merost chance may she
hear unless II is told her in black and
white. that one OF the easiest to make
and most satisfactory for general daily
wear at the seashore Is the Russian
blouse bath suit Il is made over his
own blouse pattern, boomers and all.
Every one Of the suits for small chill
dren should be made Of WOODEN material
Either cream or blue serge is perhaps
most satisfactory in the long rum be-
cause st does not thicken up the way
flannel does.
The blouse with fits belt is only an
oyergarment but the boomers are made
With an underWaist 0f their own and
70 assure Tom rot taking cold there is
not a better scheme thau the fastening
Of the boomers 10 cus down and
sleeveless wooden undervest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Cooking Young, Green Vegetables
In Tin Saucepan VIII Spoil Them

the very disagreeable odor, tnseparable
In most peoples minds with the cook
ing Of greens, whilst another remedy
against this is TO put a piece of bread
tied up in a muslin bag and boil il
with the cabbage. removing IL at the
end of fifteen minutes and burn it, Whea
the cabbage is cooked. unless the water
is 10 be used as a foundation for vege-
Ia BILE soups. it should be poured away
at once
Then, again all vegetables that haYe
a bitter favor, such as tuTnip tops, en-
dive, cabbage or dandelion. should be
first blanched. To do this. put the
vegetables on in cold water, bring this
absolutely 10 a boil. then pour it of
and cover the vegetables with fresh.
absolutely boiling water Or. If pre-
ferTed, when half cooked the water may
be strained of the vegetable ara re-
placed by fresh boiling water. But IN
most cases ths most satisfactory way
Is 10 steam the vegetables
All root vegetables when young mere
~ require to be well scrubbed, and then
rinsed IN clean water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

To have good. fresh vegetables Is a
happiness: but 10 know how TO cook
them Is a nne art The lack OF knowi-
edge in this behalf IS lamentable.
Vegetables should not be overgroWn
n be AT their best. To be properly en-
joyed, vegetables. should be eaten when
quite young and before they have at
taind gigantic growth. Young and
green vegetables should never be cooked
in a timed saucepan. as this will in
evitably spoil the color; but if they
are cooked uncovered, with plenty Of
boiling water, there should be no diff
Guilty about this
In sailing the water, from one-half
ounce 10 one ounce Of salt should be al
lowed 20 the gallon Of water and IN
case of peas and green vegetables one
third this amount Of sugar should be
added, as this draws out the flavor.
In cooking cabbages and greens. etc,
the more water there is. the less viii be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Words of Good Cheer
From Sunny California

First thing that came to my hand
this morning was a helpful little note
frOme one of the Woman's Pare fam
flies. in Mobile. Ala.
Next door neighbor TO the little
Southern woman's note was a CHEEKY
greeting from a Californian, who. after
8 six months residence ia washington,
had The Times follow her to her home.
1 do wish I were near enough 70
get the animals before they are do
mesticated through longtime assOcia-
ton With the nearby Times readers
she remarks in the course Of her let
ter, which tells me how very success
ful she was ia following out some of
the suggestions on this page.
I got such a good idea recently for
making the great, big, wide porch of
my old bungalow a little bit more
comfy and just as / go along I wish
to tell the Washingtonisns afflicted
with BuEgalowitis that most attrac-
tive addition to the veranda is a Japan
csc temple bell. wind bells. some call
them; indeed, I think the Japs them
selves call them wind bells. Anyway.
they are little metal bells, and pendant
from the clapper swings a scroll of
paper upoE which is inscribed a mes
sage Of greeting TO the wayfarlng pub
lie
''The bell has faint, sweet tone,
and IL one spends much time alone she
viii find Il as Jolly a companion as she
can well imagine WheE my canary
bird has the dumps and refuses to
MARBLE, a stray breeze starting the song
of the wind bell y III cause him 10 throw
of his I'll humor, and in short time
! have a symphonic concert ali to my
self. the bird and the bell and the
breezes fixing things up for me most
unsteady"
The Southern contributor, Miss
George BoItz, of eS North Conception
street. Mobile. says
Il wish to express my pleasure in the
working ont Of the animal puzzle in The
sunday Times of August IS. I am hoping
that AT least the majority OF my an
swers are correct. Two Of the animals
I do not seem TO be able to locate
However 1 forward the list as I have
worked il out. q"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
IN GINGHAM.

A very pretty finish to a small daugh-
ter's frock OF pique is to scallop tbe
opening down the front from neck to
hem with buttoLholing. A pearl but
ton viii fasten through each scaIlop.
keeping thef1ap quite In place.
Women are firing somewhat OF braid
Ing and embroidery. and some OF the
linen gowns Of the best effects az Sc
verely plain. the grace OF their lines
perfection Of finish and color of ma
tefial being responsible for thei- at
Effectiveness.
Shawls for evening wear at the sea-
shore and mountaics are being made Of
heavy meTceriZed embroidered cotton
that resembles fine rope. The effect Is
as If made Of silk. The shawls are made
in white and colors and me-; be washed.
The big erin hats, turned up at the
side and trimmed with feathers. prom
ise TO be the ultra smart millinery style
for the summer both in black and the
pure white.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Watermelon Pickles.

Constant Reader-Take the melons
that are sufficiently ripe to develop
naVors but stiil hard. and slice length
wise Scrape out the seeds and place
the melon In salt over night Wash
and wipe dry, then put in alum water
one hour. Wash and again wipe dry
before cutting in slices and packing
IN glass Jars Pour over the melon
a syrup OF spiced vinegar and SET in
boiler of cold water. Heat gradu-
ally to the boiling point remove the
hotties and cork as soon as cold
With ali watermelon pickles il is
safe to use about teasDoonfuI If
alum in hardening four pounds OF
sugar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
LOCOED ANIMALS
AGAIN THE PUZZLE

l-Sut mark.
Peter c. leads cab.
3-Pi, race a martin.
die cool.
5-Cora, tag An.
LA! Fat Carrie n.
Mar a doll? I?
S-A war car! Fight on
9-Hen trap.
l0-K. No boy-ten men.
lI-Honey lands P. T.
I2-Land an ak, Cy.
l3I am Nora U. Bentz
l4-Dora Bell, pack.
I5-R. Yount took Mag Cain.
$50. I must hop, pap.
l7-Open table sale.
$50. U. Some am wed!
l9-Mary NJ, trim leggin' o!
20-Two pals gin, dear.
2l-Doe may tie X. S.
22-L. We said Rob hit ten.
23-Me saw harp!
24-Lu, lead erring Tim.
25-Dan, help ante in.
26-U. go to Granani
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

The widespread interest in this page
is one Of its most satisfactory features.
Almost invariably some little hint or
comment, some little tale or story
comes along and without exception
helpful suggestions are as thick as
hops"
Not being able to answer each note
personally I take this opportunity Of
thanking my correspondents from all
parts OF the country and soliciting a
continuance OF their good will and in
terest FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
ASBESTOS" GARMENTS.

Burning accidents would be compare
lively rare if mothers would have alum
put in the last rinsng water for chill
dren.s pinafores, nig'ngowns. etc. when
these aEticles are washed.
Two ounces of aiIm to each gallon
Of water is the right proportion tC
make the garment nCn-infiammable. and
it should always be used for garments
made of the common fannelette. for
otherwise this Is so likely 10 catch FIRE
that the Wearer or it is IN danger OF
being burned 10 death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
APPLYING FLAT BRAID

When applying any fat braid. make a
sljsst slit at some point on the stamped
goods insert the end Of the braid. fast
s-ISng II on the wrong side, then sew by
hand Sr machine IN the center of the
braid, following toe design carefully
around the curves. Rat-taii cord is sew
ed on firmly by means Of short sin
stitches. running the needle underneath
the cord.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
AMMONIA AS CLEANER.

Should machine oil mark any garment
In the making rub it brislSly with
cloth wet with strong ammonia before
washing II with soap. This viii remove
an trace of the SDot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Other Requisites

STERLING" Enameled Preserving
Kettles Each. .-........... 45o up,
Aluminium Preserving Kettles
Each. .-------.-- ...s soc up.
Enameled Fruit Jar Filters
Each .................... 15o up.
Enameled Preserving Spoons
Each ''-..-'-' ..-...-..s.ss.. &c mp,
Jelly Presses. Each. ....-...... lsc up.
IeGy StraineTs. Each zoo up,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Jelly Glasses

Clear White Jelly Glasses, with
tin tops.
One-third pints, per dozen. 49,. zoe
Haif-pints, Per dozen.
one-third quarts, per dozen. $50
Large-Size cakes Parafine Wax.
for sealing jellies, etc, i3c; , for
25c. Small-size cakes, &C each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Paraffine for Sealing
Fruit Jars, Etc.

n ONT tie the top of your Jelly
and preserve jars in the old
fashioned way. Seal them
by the new, quick, absolutely sure
way-by thin coating of Pure Re
fined Parafine. Has no taste or
odor. Little trouble TO seal your
glasses alright Saves the bother Of
cutting papers and fitting lids, and
You are sure of preserving every
glass Of your fruit.
Demonstration now going on in
our HouSefurnishing Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Grape III.


Mrs Lillian P.-The following is a
good recipe for grape jelly: Put your
grapes, stemmed and washed, over the
/ IRE In double boiler without water
Cover closely and cook until the fruit
IS thoroughly broken. After rubbing
through colarder, squeeze through a
4 flannel bag. Measure the juice. and 10
each Qint allow a pound of sugar Put
the ssfsaT In pans and place in the oven
to neat (but not 80 melt) stirring from
time 10 time to prevent scOrching. Re
turn the juice 10 the FIRE IN q porcelain
lined kettle and bring to a boil. After
cooking for twenty minutes add the
heated sugar. boil up just once and pour
the jelly into giaases set IN a pan OF
hot water.
Use a porceiain-lined vessel. without
FLEMISH otherwise YOU may have some
. difficulty to avoid scOrching.
A simple recipe for unfermented grape
Juice calls for a double boiler or crock.
into which thoroughly rf9e grapes are
put. Place on the back q the stove or
IN slow oven. When the skins are
tender strain through a cheese cloth
bag without squeezing. Again place the
Juice in the double boiler and when il
is at the boiling point add half as much
sugar as juice Let dissolve thorough
~ before bottins and sealing shile
hot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Tickling Requisites

Colonial" Cider Vinegar. in stone
loo for return of jug
Finest Mixed Whole Picking Spices.
y 10. ........- 22c lb...-..... so
Choice. New Green Ginger Root. ib.5s
fiELh door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
Fruit Jar Rubbers
and Fittings

y 4son's POrcelain-lined Fruit Jar
Tops, per dozen. .z5c
Masons Plain Jar Rings, per doz. Sc
Mason's Tipped Jar Rings, per doz Ioo
MasOn's Wide-mouth Tipped Jar
Rings, per dozen. 1sc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
PTo1aenee superintendent.

Miss Mister Mary Berchmans is
superintendent of the Providence Hoe
pitSl- You NAV call between the hours
Of a. m. ard A. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24
LOCAL MENTION.

EQUALITY" Ice Cream-Delghtfully Re
freshing, the ideal summer. dessert. All
Hav0rs. 500 gallon Special rates %
churches and clubs for outing, cXcur-
sions. SC. Resented s, S12 II ne. phone
Line 1913
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-24

Sas Ranges, Water Heaters. 6I6 Iztb St
G. 4. Muddiman & CO. 1904 G ST,