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Arizona republican., 1909-04-11

ing" MT. Justwed explained. smiling e1- pansively. ''to see those hats you showed me yesterday-you rememberT'
 The cunning little blonde remembered perfectly and hastened to lead them to the table on which the chnpeaux deco rntive were spread out-but she took in Mrs ]. from head to foot. and estimated the logical condition of her purse to nicety. before doing so. She did more than that-without 1t appearing to be second-thought either-by leading them back to the comfortable showroom st the end of the stole where the really ex- elusive customers were served. With just the proper amount of solicitors wei come. she provided a comfortable chair for Mir Justwed and placed 1t so that he had an excellent view of the cheval glass
 Mir. Justwed smiled expansively.
 Now bring the light blue one first. please" he beamed. and then the gray one."
 Mrs. Justwed was fairly radiant. and smiled across at ner husband adoringly.
 Then the blonde milliner returned with
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
The Business-Girl Wife.

TTu HAT the business girl wife has learned from the experience of W others. and association with them. Is impossible to the home body who has never taken an interest In the business affairs of her father or brothers.
 The business-girl wife has learned the valuable lesson of being silent when silence is golden. She should be sue cess because she knows the worries that beset a man in business.
 Having had to work for money herself, the business girl knows the value of 1t. This working for money and, often, try ing to dress neatly on very small salary. has made her content to be eco nomical-especially if her husbands salary be small.
 This girl knows by experience that the workman needs the quiet. restful home when the days work is ended. She has learned in her business career the necessity for system fin all kinds of work She knows the unfairness of ask ing her busy husband to execute house hold commissions Her own experience in business has taught her this lesson.
 If her husband should fail to make bis appearance promptly at the dinner hour she will not grumble. for she has experi- enced the necessity of sometimes staying at the office when business demanded it. She knows. too. that the little bickerfngs between herself and her women friends are not pleasant for her husband to hear. She seems to be fitted. by training, 10 make Aim a happy. cheerful home
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
PREVENTIVE FANCIES THINGS rI1TEPEST TroWO1EN
Entertaining Within One's Means

INNATE fin every woman's soul Is the
 love of entertaining. It may be
 simply having a few friends in of
 an evening and serving some light
 refreshments. Or 1t may be enter taIning at luncheon, dinner or supper-for a single meal or a weekend visit. Per haps 1t Is but an informal invitation 10 call that the enthusiastic entertainer extends Whatever sort of entertaining it is, there are two ways of doing 1t. One Is the placing of entertainment of ones friends and acquaintauces above ones own home and 3ocketbook. and the other is entertaining within ones means at all times.
 The woman who entertains beyond her means makes every effort to sacrifice and economize in every other way except where her friends are concerned. For them she puts her best foot forward always and frequently creates false impression of what she has Only too frequently her own household must pay the penalty of elaborate entertaining In order that imaginary social obligations may be repaid. If a single week passes without her entertaining in some way she Is woefully unhappy. It is appar- ently impossible for her to find pleas ure and entertainment in her own home unless several friends are there to share them with her.
 Then there is the other woman who Is just as enthusiastic about entertaining as Is the first, but she does 1t within reason and remembers at all times that her household and their home comforts come first. When such a woman enter tains. be 1t formally or informally, she places before her guests the very best
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saving up for while aud I've q nice lit- tie sum for an Easter hat for you and -"
 You dear,' cried Mrs. j.. you perfect dear"
 ''There-there-now MT. Justwed in- terposed. quite modestly. ''you don't have to tell me that you are p,eased. for can see that you are. It's really nothing at ala mere triEe. almost But to come to the point-Ive saved the money and I've done a little blrgnin-hunting on my own account I've two hats picked out fer you to choose from and I feel sure you'll Ike them. They aren't exactly expensive but they'll prove to you that q woman can. by careful and discriminate buying. get hat for n reasonable price. a point I've always considered feasible Now meet me at noon sharp. dear. Goodby,''
 And he was on before Mrs. ]. could collect her surprised senses to express her appreciation.
 After an entire morning of the pleasant est of pheasant. grateful. loving thoughts of her lord and masters fOrethouGht and unselfshness and attention Mrs Justwed arrived at the bank precisely to the min ute. and soon followed her smiling hus- . band into his chosen emporium of things millinery.
 On his face was the same expansive smile of n pleasing obligation about 10 be cheerfuily fEldlled
 In the middle of the store. Mir. Justwed paused and looked searchingly around. Suddenly his face frightened and he beckoned to a smartly dressed. trim looking little saleslady with peroxide puffs and a saucy, tip-tilted nose. She smiled sweetIy and hurried up.
 I've brought my wife down this morn
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11

that she can affOrd-and would be very unhappy and discontented If she pro vided entertainment beyond her means If she desires to give an affair 6 little out of the ordinary, she Is perfectly content to economize on informal enter ta!Lments until she is in a position 10 provide the more elaborate entertain ment desired.
 Suggestions for economical entertain nent are always of interest to the prac- teal entertainer. With but very little trouble an inexpensive dish can often be made a real treat. Whether it be a single meal or an enteItainment lasting several days. the arranging of the mealss need not necessarily be expensive simply because there are guests in the house.
 At breakfast, for example, there are many ways of serving eggs and cereals One of the latest ways of serving eggs is called Omar Pasha. The recipe reads: Place on the dish a large spoonful of hnelyminced onions cooked in butter. break the eggs in this; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. cook until the cheese melts There are many ways of serving omelets. with jelly, cheese or tomatoes. minced chicken. chopped ham. oysters or mushrooms. The first essen tidi or a good OiBelet IS tnat the egg. be absolutely fresh, but 1t Is surprising how very few women can tell. without fail, that an egg Is fresh. Fresh eggs should always sink when dropped in water If the tongue Is touched to the shell at both the large and small end of the egg, both ends should taste cold.
 Concerning cereals, a choice of bot or cold ones should be given a guest If hot ones are desired they should be thor oughly cooked. Good, rich cream, seed less berries, sliced bananas or preserves frequently make cold cereals more pala- table.
 At luncheon an appetizing sauce will always transform the plainest of cold meats into tempting dish. Chin sauce and more elaborate compounds may be made at home in the preserving season With fish. tartar sauce may always be depended upon.
 Potato soup is a soup not frequently served, and yet 1t Is a very appetizing one. Cut into square blocks one cupful. altogether, of carrots. turnips, celery. onion Snd parsley, and If not too ex- pensive a few pieces of asparagus. of mushrooms and sprigs of caulIhower. Add one pintNOf sliced raw potntoes and cook in two ounces of butter. but do not let brown Add two quarts of boiling water and let 1t simmer for an hour. Then rub 1t through a sieve. add a tea spoonful of beef extract, cook for 10 minutes longer. season with salt and red pepper, and serve with croutons-
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
Miniature Sun ParlOrs.

Hr thls season of the year n small
 1 sun parior or en outside room con ] V erted into one Is the ideal place for the feminine members of the family 10 rest in neglige of morning In almost every house one room can be foIind which may he set aside for ihls purpose. The only furnishings in a room of this sort are of wicker, in natural color or stained in keeping with certain color scheme. Green. white and pule gray enameied paint will trnns- form any wicker. chair into a cool look ing. refreshing seat. The floor of the room can be fitted with messy rugs. pre- ferab.y of straw mating or the ever popular Crex. A couch made of wicker. T small. inexpensive desk and n few plain enameled bookshelves. with tea table of the same summery wicker and two or three footstools with m abun- dance of pillows covered with washable materials complete the furnishing.
 Of course there should be no curtains in the windows for the sun must be allowed to stream In unimpeded. Potted plants in hanging baskets may he placed fin the windows and around the sides of the room. Such a place Is indeed a luxury on these lazy spring mornings.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
Keep in Line of Promotion A1Days.

that one has gotten as high as be can climb-with only a mediocre reward to show for it-is. indeed, galling to an am bilious man.
 It is not so much what a man is nak- ing when he Is young as 1t is what be has before him. Is he working along lines that will be worth while In the end if be succeeds? Is the game he Is play ing with all his might and main worth the candle? Would the same energy and application bring him vaster returns In another job, another heldf He can see. approximately, how far be may rise by examining the attachments of those who have gone before him. Will be be satis- fed with what they now have as his Efe's work7 If he cannot give satisfac- tory answers to questions of this sort. then It is up to that young man to gel out of that job. Discomfort is a good thing-if used rightly.
 Getting out of one jOb-to get better one-and being without any Is m easy matter. The man who goes on half cooked had better not fire at all. But the man who Is discontented. but patiently and thoughtfuIly bides his time to change Is bound to succeed in the end
 If he goes into business for himself where he hasn't the security of the pay envelope every week or two. he has to have his nerve with him. If be changes to another job-at lower salary. but vaster possibilities has to have hls nerve with him If he Is a married man and does these things he has ;o have his nerve with him a hundred times over But. he also has a wife to help him make the venture.
 It Is said that Andrew Carnegie once said
 ''I advise every young man to 20 Into business for himself-eyen if he has to keep peanut standi'
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
Every Woman Beautiful.

been considered the great paragon. But in these days of absolute lawlessness In things matrimonial legislatures refuse to admit bill that would help things of thst sort. or I. fl Is admitted. it always dies in committee pigeonhole and he comes food for the professional joke maker. The reason that so much of hn. msnity. is opposed to making the. future generations beautiful Is that the lndi- vidual is satisfied with his or her own imperfections and would hate to see them lost 10 longsunering and unresenerated world. For. In sooth, did not the mo- bility of Europe bequeath from genern- ton to generation their titles and the sometimes unsavory histories of theup selves
 The least one may do in this country. where family histories make the geneolo- gists who try to unravel them laugh up their sleeves at the would-be possessors of family trees-the very least one can do Is to hand down the family physical imperfections. That. Is unless some dis- tinguished member of the family Is un- fortunate enough to be measured and photographed by the police.
 And, speaking of pedigrees. the average American. whether his means are very large or not. likes to have a pedigreed dog or cat or horse or. COW or hog Tastes, of couFe. run about the pedigreed things along different lines- But be 1t noticed that animal must possess the highest class of beauty and conformation that be- longs to Its particular style. If 1t is a hog 1t must be a beautiful hog. what ever that is. If 1t is dog that a woman loves 10 carry around and cuddle 1t must have the cutest head and the most h. telligent eyes and lovely hair and every thing else that makes a beautiful whole h other words. we can put our animal in the shows of heir classes and pull down a prize once In a while, but with us poor women. If we were placed on exhibition and judged for points In con formation, facial beauty, wealth of hair. etc, the majority of us wouldn't get overloaded with prizes. But we would have the satisfaction of knowing that we are no worse looking than our neighbors. and therein Is much satisfaction.
 When Doctor Evatte's plan for beauty comes up for consideration before the strong minded. up-tO-date organizations for women there will be n jolly old time Ii will be torn In shreds and patches lt will be trampled on by these idealists. One good thing about 1t is that the Doctor Is in England and not within reach of the average American clubwoman.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11

''the light blue one''
 Mrs. J. gasped and swallowed hard and clutched the edge of the table for support. 'Ah. that's It." Mir. Justwed enthused. that's the. one. think 1t will be more becoming to you than any you've ever worn. my dear. Try it on. please"
 And he smiled ngain-expansively
 Mrs justwed took the hat l1stless'y. She scarcely looked at it-but she did look straight into the twinkly blue eyes under the peroxide puffs-helplessly. be- seechinGly- aningly,
 And the peroxide person was strictly onto her job,
 turned her right profile, and then the left. to the silently. Not even the shadow of m approving smile appeared.
 Mir. Jpstwed's expansive smile stopped as short as a moving picture film when 1t has run its length.
 ''why-why. Blossom" he stammered, in surprise. don't you like it?'
 ''Ye-e-es do and donti" replied Mrs. l.. hesitatingly. dubiously. "I think the crown is quite pretty but the brim Is hopeless-for me. But-but-that doesn't make much difference. Homer. if you like it.
 By the way" Mrs. J. inquired. in the most casual tones, what is the, price of this hat?''
 Five eighty-sevenP' she of the per oxide puffs replied.
 Why why-I-" and then she stop ped.
 "very well,r MT Justwed agreed. de- cisivelys 'if you don't like that one let's try another.''
 While the little blond was gone for the
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cost until you get i. home-you're sure you like 1t? Very well. then,"
 And Mrs. Justwed started for the door. with a cheerful. grateful little good day. smile at the saleslady.
 Here's the money" said Mir J. hand ing over S6.
 She of the peroxide pufrs looked up in surprise.
 'Why-why-I beg your pardon" she said. you've made a mistake. This hat Is s12-s7"
 'What"' cried MT. J., Isn't this the gray one-like the blue-at S5s7f-'
 'Oh, mo- the little one answered sweetly. the gray ones at that price are all gone. This is a different hat entire ly-wOrth three times as much, though It costs but twice the price of the one you mean.''
 And there was nothing else to 1t.
 Mir. J. came across like a little man.
 When he joined Mrs. J. at the front door he was smiling-expensivel
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11
MR.cjyrxkp :BuW AN k57m HM

hat. MT. J. took occasion to Insist: Now. Blossom. don't you ask the price of these hats I'll attend to that. I've fixed it already. Just you pick out one you like and don't expect to knoE the price. You women never think a hat is becom- ing unless it's expensive. I want to show you that you can buy a hat thnt you like without paying big. outlandish. cut throat price for it!''
 Just then she of the peroxide puffs re- turned-with a gray one.
 Mrs. J. waxed enthusiastic at once. It was adorable! Simply exquisitei It was just the kind of hat she ought to weari perfect cream A love of a hat.
 The little saleslady thought so too-and said so,
 Mir. Justwed thought so. also. He was delightedi He fairly beamed approvalI His smile was more than expansiveI
 "Very well. he decided. well take that one. Send 1t right up to the house. please. Now, Blossom, you go ahead and wait for me at the door while I pay for this. I don't want you to know what it
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11

That old adage holds true. Mir. Good Fellow. in every case except-accident insurnncei You never can tell. you
 Well. he had me fairly hanging on his words before be let the cat out Of the bng. Ii took me exactly twenty-two min Utes to convince him of my firm belief that any accident I might suffer would be fatal, instanter. and the consequent relief of no use to me whatever.
 Just about an hour after that brusque. well-dressed young chap entered md asked to see Mfr. Barnstrom- informed him that there was no man in the office by the name of Barnstrom. He expressed his regret and asked if l knew where the aforesaid Barnstrom had moved. Then be went on to tef how this Bnrnstrom had always been inter esfed in art-in fact he was regular patron of the trade. so to speak. Per haps 1 would be interested in seeing few of the samples he had brought for MT. Barnstrom's inspection They were not for sale-but wouldn't l like to see 'em~ He let the room for a minute and returned with one of those portfolios big enough to cover one side of the wall in the average room in the modern apart Irent house. Then he spread 'em out one bv one and cut loose with a long list of their unusual points.
 They are very handsome, aren't they. sir? Quite out of the ordinary. he con cluded. and I know Mir. Barnstrom will regret not seeing 'em. An. l see you are really enthusiastic about 'em! They positively are not for sale-too bad. isn't itf-but I can let you have set of them with a years subscription to the Scoop'em Magazire-etc.-etc.'
 Just before l came out to lunch to- day. q young fellow blew irS He couldn't possibly be over 20 years old. When looked up from my desk l started to yell for the police. The poor chap was standing right over me-going through the worst convulsions you ever saw. His fnce was red and his mouth twisted forty ways from Sunday. I recovered sufficiently to ask him what was the mat ter. and all of a sudden he exploded. He didn't break up into little pieces, you know-but his speech did. Of all the stammerers l ever saw he was the worst. l finally managed to get his e. Q. D.
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consider just where he is going. A glance ahead should reveal to him many things of vital interest
 The first thing he should try to discern is what future, If any, he has in that job. Granted that he works away faith fully. conscientiously, successfully at that Job-is he going to have a reward worth having after. say. 10 years? Or will he be in the same job with, of course. an increase in salary-but not necessarily an. increase that is really big money7 In other words. how far can he rise-and IS the place he will rise to really worth life work? To the young man who Is content to merely make a good. comfort able living all his life. and then die with out having accomplished anything really worth while, such a line of argument Is hopelessly unconvincing.
 But to the young man who sees the snccess of others around him and who has the ambition and the will power to work to be one of them there is much food for reflection
 It Is so easy to occupy a position that brings in a fairly good living. with the chance of a moderate increase every other year. and 10 let the years drift by and the ruts in the road to success grow deeper and deeper. And then, only when old age has come, to wake mp suddenly to the realization that all ones life one has been working at the same old stand for somebody else, and that one has got ten nothing out of It but Q comfortable living
 When the sons and daughters grow up into youth. and the need for their educa- tlon is evident-then Is when the average clerk is apt to look back with regret upon the years he has spent plugging away at the same old job. simply be- cause he got living out of It. To realize
Arizona republican., 1909-04-11

R AOU been having many Of these N v hot-air artists fin your office latelyT''
 " asked MT A. Good Fellow. as he ~ hit the end or black cigar after
 his monday repast in -Quick and Dirty and strol,ed nlong ofIiceward. We've been over-run with 'em. Resu- lar epidemic. One right after another and each sllcker than the last. Say. aren't they the smooth bunch. thought Talk nbout your line of hrowustone-front talk k-tske it from me. those chaps have got the market cornered on it. And once you give 'em a start you can't pry 'em loose with anything les han writ of habeas corpus.
 You know how they come m vor - these office interruptions with anything from n subscription to weekly mn-a- zine to a box of pink paste that'll 60 everything from cleaning up grease spots to whitening the teeth. Most of the boys call 'em nuisances-but not yours truly No. sir-ee. Flu. h all depends on the front they throw. When they enter. meek like and hesitatirg with their busl- ness tucked under their arm in piain sight-theu's when l give 'em the -23 sign on q hurry call. But let 'em rome In. smart and brisk and up fo the mark. with q dignity and aplonh that. you think. book rgent or peddicr never could hnve-then it's me for 'em every time.
 I've been keerin; tab this week on their dlnereat methods of attack. 10 speak. Only yesterday the door opened and a whlte-haired old chap stepped quietly and impressively in. l was busy ai the time and the old fellow just wait ed, patiently hut net apologetically. until had Finished. Then he stepped up to me and handed ont: There's matter. Mir. Good Fellow. that l should have brought to your attention sometime ago. hut stress Of business and n painful at tack of the g0ut has. delayed me
 There sat I giving him my closest at- tentson and trying 10 -ure out which one of the share holders In the company be was.
 ''I am sorry. indeed. slr.' the old r-y. continued. that 1 could not see you sooner. ard must crave your indulgence. But. you know-beiter late than never.