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The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

200. that are proper at dinner parties
or 10 wear IN ones own mouse. a din
ner gown may be cut out but little in
the neck and II may have long net
sleeves. yet It is perfectly proper to
wear 10 almost any dinner. 1t would
not be proper at a ball or formal
reception. Mrs. Stanley may wear,
II she likes, a gown with open neck
and elbow sleeves 10 the tea. IL she
is asked TO preside at the tea table and
then remain 70 supper. II she is merely
asked to come TO the tea and 10
stay TO supper. she must either come in
calling costume and return home TO
dress for supper or she must arrive
after $50 in a semi-dressy gown.
For the theater any afternoon dress Is
proper. and the same kind Of costume
will answer for the noon wedding and
reception.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

in the matter Of the evening church
wedding some doubt has been expressed
concerning the proper costume. but the
final decision seems to be that any
handsome frock viii do. provided 1t Is
not cut low at the neck. y hat too,
must be worn. This costume may also
be worn to the reception afterward.
Should the evening wedding be held at
the house. fun evening dress would not
be out Of place.
/ know that many will wish 10 ask
now, If Mrs. Jones asks Us by tele-
phone to dine with her how can we tell
whether others are to be present
whether It is 10 be a home dinner or a
dinner party?' You cannot tell. can
only suggest that you ask your hostess,
IL YOU know her we'll enough. II not.
wear your best semi-dressy gown and
hope for the best.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Hair Splits at Ends

Nv hair Is rough and curly. Can YOU
give me anything 10 make IL less rough?
Also give me something 10 keep NV hair
from splitting.
am Is years Of sre and very tall and
slender How should l TX my halre 10
Is very th.-k and long. PRINTER"
4 think youf hair is rough AM splits
az the ends because you do not brush
Ii often You should begin at the scalp
and brush down 10 the very ends OF the
hair, so thar the natural oil may be
evenly distributed
Why not part your hair In the middle
and wear 1t in an eight at the bacS1
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Soft, Timber Finger Nails

Dear Mrs Symes.
Please tell me what 20 DO for soft lin
Der finger nails2 I have the habit OF biting
my nails and am trying 10 stop. but they
break or when I don't bite them and they
make me very nervous.
What shall I Do for hsngnails2
PILLS.
To harden the finger nails, drink a
glass Of limeWater and milk twice a
day. This Will make them firm, SO
that they viii not break off. Just ex-
erclse your viii power and do not bite
YOUR nails, IL is an ugly habit, and one
which can be overcome BY strong
determination.
Hansnalls are sometimes very diff
cult 10 cure. Hold your fingers in
lukeWarm water, cut of the loose
skin, but do not pull Il OF. because
this viii make It very sore. Then rub
olive oil around the edges Of the nail.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Mourning Queries

Dear Mrs Adams.
Kindly inform me through yotr paper Of
the correct forms Of mourning foT the fol-
lowing. A mother Tor her babv III IL dies
after one month old. Should she wear
fun mourning long2
What is full and half mourning?
should wear mourning for my husba I'd &
parents or brother2 For my brothers wife7
For my nephew? Should a stcpmOther
wear mourning for a stepdaughter? Does
q man wear mourning FOR his wite's
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Dc1r Mrs. Symes.
ne:
l. How should I wash a chamois skin?
, How long shall girl > feet ( inches
wear her dress2
:. should a girl u years old wear gloves?
T. What is a good way 70 clean kld2
5. Are cream OF tartar and sulphur kood
tor the blood and what are the results?
g. Should a girl = years old wear A
veil on dressy occasions?
LORETTA NELSON
l. Wash the chamOis skin in lukewarm
soapy water (do not rub the soap on
the chamois. but make a lather be-
fore the skin is put into the water).
Afterwdrd rinse it in several waters
10 get ria Of the soap. A drop or two
Of olive oil added to the first water
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

A|NfF MIS-. ~NWeS.
viii YOU kindly publish a remedy Tor
superfiCous hair on the face neck ana
arms2 Also tell me n 70 is necessary when
writing ycu 20 Elyc the name and address
a READER
The only permanent cure for super-
fuous hair is the electric needle. bur
as YOU seem TO have so much OF IL
this treatment would be rather expen-
sive- Why not bleach the hairs with
peroxide and water? This will make
thea less noticeable
It is not necessary to give the name
and address unless a personal reply
IS desired. and then A tWo-cent STAMP
should also be inclosed in the letter.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

LAX MIS-. ADAMS
/ an a young girl. and have a
- friend with whom / am keeping COM
pauy. OF late do not think he cares 50
much about me. Would you please inform
noe through the paper Of a way in which
l can find out. VERONICA.
II 1 only understood what you mean
when you say man is keeping COM
pany with you" ! could answer your
question more satisfactorily. If you
are not engaged 10 the young man you
cannot expect him 10 be devoted 20
YOU Be friendly with him. but do not
show any anxiety TO see him. Go out
with other men and have general
good time. Such treatment usually
brings a man 10 the point.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
WHEN TO WEAR FULL DRESS

- --@--f ~ " IAN 4 - LII OIAESAS
~ RESSING for the evening is not
q custom OF the present day. IL
IL is one that had It's origin Ions
ago-hOw long cannot be guess
ed II Is a perfectly reasonable custom.
too, for when the days work was done
the worker naturally wanted to ex-
change his stained and soied garments
for others which We're cleaner and
fresher. and his wish was based upon
the fact that fresh ones were restful
and soothing to tired nerves and mus
cles.
IL is not hard 10 see how the best
clothes were reserved for evening wear
until, in the process OF evolution, even
Ing clothes became a thing apart, a spe-
cial requirement, and they naturally
were Of the best. just as they now are.
Womens evening clothes are built
upon certain lines, just as mems even
ing clothes are. Full evening dress is
bound BY just as hard and fast a rule
as court dress is. although all evening
entertainments do not Scail for full
evening dress.
one general rule governs evening
dress. and by this 1 mean the correct
evening dress: it should never be worn
until after O'Clock. This is a law that
may not be broken nor stepped around;
1t is there.
Mr.. Stanley may receive an invitation
70 a tea from TO z, and to supper aft
erward. IL he intends 10 be at both the
tea and the supper. he must either wear
a frocl0 coat. with all that that entails
In the matter Of collar, tie, hat and
trousers. or he must wait until after s
o'clock and wear evening clothes the
black swallow-tal coat and trousers,
white stin shirt. white lawn necktie.
high straight collar and lOw-cut waist
coat In this costume he is prepared TO
remain FOR the evening but he must not
arrive until well after g. In the froclC
coat he Is properly dressed, Tor the host
must wear a "frock" during the after
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Tender and Sore Feet

Dear Mrs. SyTneS.
Can YOU tell me what IS good for tender
and sore fcet2 II & N
I think the following recipe will
prove quite helpful Remember that
changing the shoes and stocklu-,
daily viii give great relief to tired
tender and sore feet.
Wash the feet in cold water night and
morning. rubbing dry with a rough towel
after which mop on the following solution:
SaLcylic acid ...................... 4 ounce
-AiNN4tll NAllNe5
This is not only refreshing. but VIII oCen
prevent diSagTeecble UerspirdtiOn.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
To Reduce the eight

Dear Nrs- Slmcs
What products may I eat which viii sat-
tsfy my hunger, yet not produce too much
fat2
How may I reduce nv bust; also what
exercises shall take TO reduce the weschtT
DOROTHY
You may eat green vegetables. red
beets. salads and fruits. but avoid al
starchy and sweet foods.
l never fee ike recommending any
thing 10 reduce the bust. for 1 think il
q dangerous thing TO do. However. il
viii do no harm 20 drink no milk and
eat as little white bread as possible.
Brisk walking is about the best exer-
else one car take 10 reduce the flesh.
Any OF the exercises for reducing flesh
which are frequently printed in these
columns viii be good for you 90 try.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
NervoHs Indigestion

Aelr MIS-. SffueS.
WIN YOU kindly tcN me what to do Tor
ncTNouSnsss which Affects the head and
stomach: I think Il IS caused by dyspep-
STA. EATt5r,r{rNSt- i
i think you have what is known as
nervous indigestion. and I advise YOU
70 consult physician before the
trouble becomes more serious. Mean
while be very careful Of your diet
and drink a cup of hot water a half
hour befOrs each meal
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
You'd Like TO Weigh More

Some time aEo I weighed 40 pounds hut
now ] only weigh 10 pounds VIII YOU
h-n4-} publish sJmething 4 can take 10
make me gain m desh7 Also ten ne -
something that Will make the bust hrTn
ELIZABETH
your measurements are very good
ana i don't believe 1 should advise
on 10 increase your weight
10 make your bust firm. bathe with
cold water and go through breathing
exercises every morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Too Sin,

Dear Mrs. SNmeS.
! am so very slim that often feel great
~ embarrassed. The Nau"airc remedy IS
too high-priccd for me. but Void olive oil
taken every dav help me 20 grow stouter2
Also, VIII cocoa butter develop the bustg
KENTUCKY MARY
Yes, olive oil is a very good flesh
builder as well as an excellent tonic.
MasSag ing with cocoa butter is one
Of the best things you can do TO de-
YelOp the bust.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Aids to Correspondents

VIII keep the channels from becoming
stiff
2. 1t depends entirely upon her age
and general appearance.
3. Yes
4 Clean kid gloves with gasoline.
8 Cream OF tartar and sulphur are
taken 10 thin the blood. Before taxi
ing such medicine il is best 10 ask
your physician II the condition Of
your blood requires II.
g. A girl OF Is should not wear a
veil unless she seems grown-up for
her age and wears long dresses.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
UHladylike Conduct

Dear Mrs. Adams
Do YOU think 70 Is proper for a girl to
talk almost friendly with street car con-
dpctorso j am trying 20 break girl OF
this habit but she laughs at me every time
] bring up the subject c q =
Decidedly mo- IL YOU cannot show
her that she is in the wrong, probably
you could have some one older than
yourself 10 talk TO her.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Undesirable COMPANY

DcEr Mrs AdGTls.
VIII YOU kindly tell me how I may check
the attentions OF a man who Is 70 me al
most oVerbearng? W. r. 7.
When he gives you an invitation. de-
cline il and say you nave an engage
ment for that same time. II he really
aDnoys you. why don't you tell him
frankly that you do not care to see
him? Probably It would be easier to
write him a little note.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
The Remaining Drop

Dear Mrs Adams.
I hnVe been greatly troubled as 90 what
should be l0ne when a drop remains on
me sDout OF the teapot after a cup of tea
has baan rourcG y. F. II.
Tbe tea service should properly be
placed on a tray-in this case the tan
TALKING drop may fall on the tray. II
no rrlV is used. then patiently wait IN
Ill the drop falls into the cup. These
are the best ways 10 avoid awkward
ness
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
AH Impertinent Man

Dear Mrs. Adams.
What can / do II a man puts his arm
around me against my wishes2
y ANNOYED.
, You would be justified in telling him
plainly that you do not care for such
familiarity and that If such a thing
occurs again you must refuse TO recog-
niZe him
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Doesn't Want TO Shozv Hen
LOvs

Dear Mrs. Atoms.
I love a certain young man but as I
do not knew whether ne cares for me or
not ] don't want him or any body else 10
know What ] think o. him Should I treat
him cOoly7 We are often thrown into each
others society. CLARA O
1t is not necessary to treat the Young
man with GOODNESS to avoid showing
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

mother bathes the bruises with lead
water and laudanum. the unsightIy
discolorations will disappear and
Susie VIII bear no marks OF her mis-
hap
One may use any OF these remedies
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
Sending Ont InUifaii0Hs

Dear Mrs. Adams.
when a -t-l knows that some OF her
friends cannot attend her wedding should
she send invitations TO them ANYHOW
UNDECIDED
Yes invitations are sent 10 all de-
sirable friends, whether they viii be
able 10 attend the wedding ceremony
or not
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

Dear Mrs Adams.
There is a Young lady whose acquaintance
I would like very much 10 make. Now.
how can ! 70 about this In n Eentlemanly
way. Tor I do not want TO do ANYTHING
repulsive2 VERY ANXIOUS.
Haven't YOU "A friend who would in
troduce you TO the young lady in
question? Surely you may manage
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
PERPLEXITIES SOLVED

your love for him. Be as friendly with
him as YOU are with your other male
friends Treat him kindly, be interested
in whatever he may be doing, but DO
not be forward-and, above all things,
don't guSh
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

~ WING to the great amount OF
mail received and the limited
space given this department
II is absolutely impossible 70
answer letters IN the Sunday issue fol-
lowing their receipt. The letters must
be answered in turn. and this ofttimes
requires three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be compiled with in
regard 70 personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
The WeddiHg VeiI

Deor MIS-. AuaIns ., =,
At what time Of dav must a brlds %
married so that she may wear a yenE
There is no special hour for The wear
ing Of the veil: any one out OF the
twenty-four may be chosen.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
FreckIes and Wrinkles

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Please give me something 20 clear nv
skin Ny face Is yellow and freckIed and
my forehead and neck are WriukIed Can
] do anything FOR the wrinkles?
ANXIOUS.
To make the freckles less noticeab bic
and 10 whiten your skin. battle your
face with buttermilk once a month
take a dose OF castor oil or salts.
For the wrinkles use the recipe here
given:
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15
To Deveiop The Bust

Dear Mrs. SYmeS.
Please be SO kind 20 tel me what 20
do % develop the bust and hips
Also tell me u dark hair can be made
light L J.
may be tried:
Lan0lin ........................... I ouucs
Cocoa ........................ I ounce
Sweet almond oil.......-...-...-..--. I ounce
Pat "a small bowl set In h0t water until
melted. Beat together and cool. Zach
night. after laying h0t cloths on bust rub
u IN by -Ias>a-iug gently and thoroughly
"a a circular direction ior fifteen minutes
This exercise IS excellent for de-
YelUpIng the hips.
Stand alternately on each foot. swing
the free limb pendulum fashion from the
hips, each time allowing IL 10 so as far
forward and backward as possible
By adding washing soda or salts OF
tartar 90 the water in which YOU
wash your head. the hair will become
lighter and drler.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

on any other scratch or scrape or
bruise. but I would suggest that
mother take especial care OF baby
knees. for sometimes a microscopic
germ lodged in a tiny sore viii WORK
great havoc,
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Milk Of White Roses
- -. - rrrInl.Ios-N

EOSewater ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. = pint
Simple tincture Of benzoln ........ Il ounce
Altar o. roses .---.....-.-...-..-... drops
Put the rosewater in a basin. Add the
tincture OF benzoin drop al time ADD
altar OF roses. and bottle. Apply with cot
ton al night
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

during the short-sock season
the children's knees get into
most deplorable condition.
Scratches and bruises and many sur
face skinnings are OF daily occurrence.
and II mother Is careful and does not
want little Bobby or Susie to look
very badly when dressed for the aft
ernOon. she must try 10 keep the deli
cate little knees as well as possible.
This for the beauty standpoint There
Is also the other side. Susies scratches
may hurt, or she may fall and bruise
the tender skin. These sunerings
mother may quickly alleviate II she
knows exactly what 10 do. and in
this I wish TO advise her.
II Susie has been blackberrylng, the
chances are that when she returns
her uncovered knees will be scratched.
Sometimes these minor ailments be-
come quite infamed and sore All
such troubles may be obviated II the
little red marks are painted with
peroxide. A soft camel's-hair brush
kept especially in the medicine closet
for the application OF this healing dis
infectant viii prove unbelievably USE
full For any slight cut peroxide is a
sovereign remedy
Should Susie. however. have merely
stained her knees, then en- application
OF lemon Juice and glycerine will
whiten them and help to tougher the
skin. Every mother has these In
gradients on hand and they may easily
be mixed. Half and half will not be
too strong n no skin is broken.
II Susie. by dint OF much kneellng
while playing jackstones or making
alluring mud pies gets her baby
knees brown with ground-in dust and
earth, the alabaster skin may soon
shine forth again II mother scours
them carefully with a sponge and
suds made of soap and powdered pum-
ice. No soil can withstand such treat
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ment. and It IS not as heroic as It
sounds.
Should Susie tumble down and
scrapc her little knees. mother may
paint the injury with collodion. which
VIII form a hard surface and keep out
The Washington herald., 1909-08-15

all possible germs until tie new skin
grows again. Should she merely
bruise her knees. then mother may
soak them I'm salt water This takes
out all pain and makes the little
daughter comfortable. Later. II
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-25
snrTH MnonsTt,Ck

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap- tisl church will hold the annual straw berry and ice cream festival on Friday afternoon and evening, July ,. IL will he held on the lawn and in the yestTy of the church. Supper, h eents; ice cream ten cents. Besides the supper, the ladies will display for sale the use fnl and fancy articles they have been making. Mrs. Curtis. who. since early spring, has been skeiehing local views, will haze collection of waiercolor paintings on exhibition and for sale. IL is hoped there wilt be liberal pat ronage, as a cordial invitation is exten- ded 10 all.
 Mrs. Wall and daughter, Miss Lacey, of Alabama, are spending few weeks ai Deacon Williams Miss Lacey Wall is classmate of Miss Edith Williams, at Northiield.
 Misses Hannah Black and Blanche Shippey returned from Stafford, on Sa- turday, to spend the summer at their home here.
 Miss Anna E. Nelson gave very pleasing entertainment, consisting of music, recitations and exercises, by her pupils, at the school house in Quassett, on Friday afternoon of last week.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-25
woopsrocx

sunday, June abth was observed ss Academy Sunday. The floral decora- ton were tasteful and appropriate the Academy eolors of blue and gold pre- dominating. As usual the nshers were alumni of the Academy and the l church was filled with a congregation Of friends of the institution. Music was furnished by quartstle, consisting of Miss Church of Douglas; Miss Riteh 1 of Woodstock and Messrs. sharpe of Putnam and Whiting of Nashua. A solo by Miss Grace Church was very s~eetly and aceeptahly rendered. Rev M. l., INilliston of Pomfret preached .a strong sand practical sermon based on Prov. i0.2t, Ills statement that "hnowledge of ones own ignorance k doorstep 10 the temple Of Wisdom is a keynote 10 many of the thoughts expressed in the address. X delight fui social event connected with the Academy Life was the lawn ies gwen 10 the trustees, teachers and students of the school "Wednesday afternoon from 4.5o to 6 o'clock by NIT. and Mrs. Arthur =. Hardy st easo De Campo their beautiful home. Excellent nut sic, abundant serving of dainty re treatments and the general soeiabiiity made the occasion tone liong ito be re- mem beFed by both old and young. This k only one Of the ways iss which Prof. Hardy, evidences his interest in the institution of which he k one ef the trustees.
 Miss Edith Hall is home for the summer.
 The friends of Clarence Taber are pleased to know that his condition k somewhat improved
 Next Sunday will be children's Sunday at the First Congregational church.
 The return game of base ball between the junior Academy nine and the dis trict No. team resulted in victory for the w. A. boys.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Child have en. Joyed a few days outing at Rockport, Mass, as guest of Mrs. George Bass.
 Miss Elizabeth Carr is home for the summer having completed her physi- cal culture course in New Haven. Miss Mabel Ritch is aisu home having fi- nished the Domestic Science course in the Normal school at Birmingham, Mass.
 MI. afiu hfs. 0toFge baTtnolOnleu and MT. and Mrs. Herbert kingsbury recently spent few days al Overlook Manse, making the trip from Hartford in MT. kingsbury's new automobile Dea. BerSeau accompanied the party on the return trip.
 Mrs. Alfred Child is entertaining her mother and sister this week.
 Mrs. E. k. Rollins and daughter are in Providence for the week and MT. Rollins will spend Sunday with them there.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-25
THOMPSON.


 MT. and Mrs. John Nichols of Kan sas City, are visiting MT. and Mrs. c. H. Nichols.
 At the Grange meeting next Tuesday evening, there will be presented play let, "The Champion of Her Sex"
 There was large attendance at the Town Hall last Friday evening to hear the lecture given by Charles T. Hill of New York ,on "Fighting Fire in Amer ica and Europe.n There were large number of stereopticon views and mov- ing pictures which were highly enter taining. MT. Hill is fine speaker and his knowledge on the subject was very instructive.
 NJ iss Helen Green is with us again, having been in New York for several months.
 Mrs. Charles Knight is entertaining MT. and Mrs. Fred Dana of Provi- dence.
 The Grange will hold an open meet ing July 9th, in the Town Hall.
 Rev. Arnold Huizinga preached an excellent sermon last Sabbath. Miss Russell of Ohio rendered solo, ssRe- member Me,n with violin obligato by Mrs. Dexter Elliott.
 Miss Harriet Lewis is entertaining her cousin, Miss Russell of Ohio. The concerts held in observance of ChiIdren's Day were very interesting. The children spoke we'll and the musi- cal selections were we'll rendered. The attendance was good.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold strawberry festival on the lawn for merly occupied 5y the Rev. MT. Jones next Friday evening. Supper will be served at 6.30. If said evening is stormy the supper will take place in parsonage residence.
Putnam patriot., 1909-06-25
THE GROsvENoRDAIEs.

It has been currently reported in this vicinity that Frank H. Converse, an old and battle scared veteran enlisted as a substitute to keep some other per- son at home. This is a rank injustice, and 1 take this method to inform all and everybody who has such an inn impression that they had better shut il out. MT. Converse enlisted in Au- gust, 1862, before substitutes were much in vogue. He received almost a fati | wound and underwent an operation more than 40 years ago, taking but one chance in thousand for recovery. He recovered in so far as to be almost a helpless invalid from that time to this Substitutes were all right, and many of them did good and valiant service, but Frank Converse was not one of them. He enlisted from pure patriot ism and served we'll and faithfully un- til he received the wound that has caused him life time of misery. This man stood up to be shot at, was shot at, and was hit, but he was not sub stitute for any man.