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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Table Suggestions.

The following are very palatable dishes,
which the hostess may prepare easily for
the informal luncheon or dinner:
ORANGE SNOWBALLS.
Boil a supful of rice for ten minutes,
drain and let it cool Pare some oranges,
taking off all the thick white skin.
Spread the rice in as many portions as
there are oranges on pudding or dumping
cloths Tie the fruit. surrounded by the
rice as a sort of mock skin, in the cloths,
each one separately, and boil the balls
for an hour. Turn them carefully on a
dish and sprinkle well with sifted sugar.
Serve with any kind of sauce or sweet
ened cream. Apples may be substituted
for the oranges with good effect.
TURKEY SOUFFLE.
Mix four well beaten eggs and a table,
spoonful of cream with about three
ounces of cold turkey. pounded as finely
as possible; add little bruised onion
and seasoning of pepper, salt and cay
enne. Place the mixture in a buttered
mold, tie it down with a cloth and steam
for an hour. Garnish with roasted chest
nuts and serve with a good gravy.
MARSHMALLOW CREAM.
Here is very delicious and attract
i've dessert Buy half a pound of fresh
marshmallows and cut into pieces about
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
HOW I TOOK MY
WRINKLES OUT
After Facial Massage, Creams and
Beauty Doctors Had Failed.
BY HARRIETT META.

Trouble, worry and i'll health brought
me deep lines and wrinkles. I realized
that they not only greatly married my
appearance and made me look much
older, but that they would greatly in
terfere with my success, because a wom-
ans success, either socially or finan-
cially depends very largely upon her
appearance The homely woman with
deep lines and burrows in her face,
must fight an unequal battle with her
younger and better looking sister.
T. therefore. bought various brands
of cold cream and skin food and mas
saged my face with most constant regu-
larity, hoping to regain my former
appearance But the wrinkles simply
would not go. One the contrary. they
seemed to get deeper. Next I went to
q beauty specialist, who told me she
could easily rid me of my wrinkles I
paid my money and took the treatment.
Sometimes I thought they got less, but
after spending all the money I could
afford for such treatment, I found I
still had my wrinkles. So I gave UP
in despair and concluded ] must carry
them to my grave. One day friend
of mine who was versed in chemistry
made a suggestion. and this gave me
a new idea Immediately went to
work making experiments and study
ing everything I could get hold of on
the subject. After several long months
of almost numberless trials and dis
enlargement, finally discovered
process which produced most astound-
ing results on my wrinkles in a single
night I was delighted beyond ex-
preston. I tried my treatment again
and. 10 and behold, nv wrinkles were
practically gone. A third treatment
three nights in all-and ] had no
wrinkles and my face was smooth
as ever. next offered nv treatment
to some of my immediate friends, who
used 1t with surprising results. and
have now decided to offer it to the
public. Miss Gladys Desmond of Pitts
burg. Pa. writes that it made her
wrinkles disappear in one night.
Mrs. M. w. Graves of Bridgeport,
Conn, states: "There is not a wrinkle
left, my friends say I look 20 years
younger I consider your treatment a
eodsend to womankind" Mrs. James
Barss OF Central City s. D., writes:
THE change is so great that it seems
more q work of magic
will send further particulars to
any one who is interested absolutely
free of charge. I use no cream, facial
massage, face steaming. or so-called
skin foods; there is nothing to inject
and nothing to iniure the skin. 1t is
an entirely new discovery of my own,
and so simple that you can use it with
out the knowledge of your most fnti-
mate friends. You apply the treatment
at night and go to bed. In the morn
ing. 10! the wonderful transformation
People often write me: ut sounds too
good to be true" Well. the test will
tell. If interested in my discovery please
address Harriet Meta. Suite 500-F. SYRIA
cuse. NJ T., and will send you full par
ticulars.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Cream of Tomato Soup.

Put into a porcelain kettle quart of
canned tomatoes. Add a tablespoonful
of salt. a bay leaf and white pepper to
season; cook half an hour or until soft.
then strain Put into a small saucepan
a tablespoonful of butter, add a table,
spoonful fine minced onion and cook I'M
til soft, but not Drowned.
Add a tablespoonful of cornstarch or
two tablespoonfus of flour, and as soon
as blended add a quart of hot milk. IL
the tomato is acid add to it a salt
spoonful of soda before putting in the
milk Season with more salt and pepper
If necessary and a little sugar is de-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
New Year Success Secrets.

In speaking of the various viewpoints
of the secret of success for the new year,
a clever writer suggests:
What is the secret of suesess9 asks
the Sphinx.
Push, said the button
Take palms. said the window
Never be led, said the pencil.
Re up to date, said the calendar.
Always keep cool, said the ice.
Do q driving business, said the ham
me-
ASPIRE to greater things said the nut
meg.
Make much of small things, said the
microscope.
Never do anything offhand, said the
glove.
Spend much time in reflection, said the
mirror.
Get a good pull with the ring, said the
doorbell.
Find good thing and stick to 1t, said
the glue.
Strive to make a good impression, said
the SEAL
Turn all things to your advantage,
said the lathe.
Make the most of your good points,
said the compass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Health Precepts for 1909.

Suppose you try each day for the year
1909 the following programme, and see II
your health is not greatly improved:
Upon waking go to the open window
and take several long breaths of pure
air.
Drink a glass of cold or hot water.
Take exercise for 20 minutes.
Take warm sponge bath followed by
cold plunge.
Light breakfast-no meat.
Short wallS-one mile or two.
Work
Light lunch-no meat.
Frequent drinks of water during the
dey.
A little rest after lunch.
Work.
Recreation for one hour. combined with
out of door exercise. Two miles walking.
Slight rest.
Eirner.
Recreation.
Two glasses of water.
Exercise for Is minutes.
Sleep for eight or nine hours
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Ifs In History.

If Columbus hadn't discovered Amer
lea, where would they have had the
Chicago fair, and what would become
of the steerag e passengers?
If Ponce de Leon had discovered tho
fountain of youth Bernhard might be
making farewell tours in 2010.
If the Indians hadn't sold Manhattan
for s24 the high financters would prob
ably have had it condemned for the
Pennsylvania tunnel and kept the $24.
If Washington had never been born
they would probably have named the
monument for Christy Methewson or
Theodore Roosevelt-and then Chancel-
Tor Day would have disagreed.
If Cleopatra had been ugly Mark
Antony might have been living yet.
If Peary had discovered the North
Pole he would probably have found a
soap advertisement tackled to the things
If the Ararat Transp ortation line had
been watered like some Of .the present
day systems the Ark would have gone
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

a quarter of an inch square. Have ready
a third of a pound of nut meats. al
monds. pecans and English walnuts,
ground in a meat grinder Mix these with
the marshmallows, blending them by
stirring in lightly the white of one egg
whipped in a stiff froth Have ready a
rather shallow cut-glass bowl. Put layer
of the marshmallow mixture first, then
one of Malaga grapes, seeded, another
layer of the marshmallows and nuts and
finally sprinkling of shredded pineapple
the canned is best-or Maraschino cher
ries, cut fine. Shill in the lee box and
serve with whipped cream, the latter in
a separate bowl.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
The Heel Comes and Goes.

Heels were first worn on shoes in
Persia because the sands were so hot
that hey burned the feet and the heels
raising the shoes up We're some pro-
lection, says the Chicago News. Then
the h cells became of late years dis
tinctive part of the shoe or slipper.
Now comes a reaction, and with the
empire gown, to be strictly in keeping
with the dress the slipper should be a
satin heelless affair with soft kid soles
and a lacing about the ankles. The
slipper must in any case match the
gown in color.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Astoria Salad Rules at Wal
dorf.

Astoria salad is the successor of the
Waldorf salad, and, like the long-popu-
lar relish, is the invention of oscar"
of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel 1t is at
once a decoration for the luncheon table
and delicious morsel. Split a head Of
Rename lettuce lengthwise. after dis
carding The tough outer leaves. Lay a
half OF the romaine heart on a plate,
the cut surface up. Have ready quar-
ters or sections pared and cored or
seeded, of oranges, grapefruit and Bart
lett pears. Lay these close together, al
most overlapping on the romaine, and
finish off at each end with half a picked
walnut. Decorate the top of the fruit
with thin strips of green and red peppers
arranged to initiate baby ribbons. Pour
over this French dressing and serve ice
cold. Firm canned pears may be substi-
tu.ed for fresh ones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Royal Lucky Numbers.

King Edwards lucky number, those
who go into these matters say, is g. Ills
august parents were both born in 1919.
He was born on November 9, his happy
wedding took place in 1863 the last two
figures in the denomination of which make
8. There was a in the year of his &C
cession, and his coronation took place
on August 9, 1902. The Princess of Wales
fortunate figure is 8, as was her mothers,
the late lamented Princess Mary. The
Duchess of Tech was born in 1888 and
her eldest boy on the 18th of a month
The Princess of Wales herself was born
on June 8; she was welded in 1893. Prince
"Eddie's" natal day, too, was June %.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Laundry Lore.

A good way to save yourself and hand
kerchiefs in freezing weather is to get
line long enough for the amount you have
in wash. pin handkerchiefs on line while
in the laundry, carry line to yard and
hang on hooks. When dry take line from
hooks, carry to laundry and remove
clothespins. The result will be extreme
ly pleasing.
Often a garment has become stained
by color which has run out of another
when many garments were all washed
together or when a moist garment has
been worn over another and impaired its
color. The garment should pe covered
at once with plenty of clear. cold water
and left for II hours, then hung out to
dry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
About Gloves.

Few long gloves are seen.
Sh ort gloves are now worn even to
receptions.
The one button glove is more modish
than the two.
Fashionable women have long tried
to taboo white and black gloves.
Gray gloves are now enjoying much
favor abroad, and biscuit colored suede
is popular
There is a growing tendency to have
the gloves match the gown in even
ing wear.
Heavy cape gloves with red stitching
have a mannish effect that goes well
with the tailOr-made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
New Definitions.

Bluff is not assurance.
Recognition is not success.
Prosperity is not owning an automo-
bile and owing money.
Generosity is not promising.
Truth is not politeness.
Taste is not following the fashion.
Divorce is not a desire for freedom.
Temperament does not mean running
off with another mans wife or another
Woman's husband.
A drama Is not a climax surrounded
by stuffed figures.
Sensitiveness is not coWardice.
Indifference is not good nature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

who wishes to have a satisfactory sleep.
A book of quotations or of favorite verses
or essays can be kept on the little table
that stands near the head of the bed IN
every well-apponted bed roor
Every night before the tight goes out
consult this book. Choose a bright, heau-
tiful bit to sleep and dream on ana let
its word-clothed thought sink deep into
your mind-reflecting and controlling IL.
In the morning you may awaken with
the words on your lips as well as in your
heart, and they will linger near you to
help you make the newborn day more
of a blessing.
Give this trial during The new year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
The Modern Hat Pin.

1t is huge.
And very costly.
1t hobnobs with the big hat
And looks as though made by an ar
morer.
Many of them possess formidable Iool1-
ing knobs.
These knobs are often Of beaten gold
or silver or both.
They are studded with amethysts or
semi-precious stones in a shade which
echoes the color of the hat.
AS tese Brobdlngngian pins make the
small hat look ungainly. those designed
for turbans are less aggressive in ap-
pearance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
The New Turban.

1t rivals the huge hats.
Is damned sullenly down over the
head.
1t is not nearly SO ''bouffant' as in
the spring.
The size of the turban is now demon
strated by the crown.
Plush, velvet, fur, and silk are all
utilized for these crowns.
Some of the turbans aspire to round
brims made of drawn silk; such brims
generally have beading edge of fur or
plush.
These are much less grotesque than
the brimless toques with the gigantic
bulging crown, and are likely to enjoy
great popularity this winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Eggs Is Eggs.

In spite of the high price of eggs just at
this particular season. we cannot but
sing the praise of the great American
hen, who, during the past year, may well
have cackled with pride over the produc-
ton of nearly 1,3O0,000,000 dozens of eggs!
Do you realize what that means? Well,
listen:
If, instead of remaining quietly at home
in Iowa, she had chosen to demonstrate
her powers to the universe at large the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A Brush Rack

A convenient brush rack is made of
piece of board, about 10 by u inches.
The outline may be severely plain or
curved, as one wishes. Cover this with
cretonne. At the centre of the upper edge
put a brass screw eye for hanging up the
board. Screw into the board, close to the
top, about three inches from either end,
two brass hooks, on which the brushes
may hang. Two others placed below will
serve as a rack for holding the longer
and curved hat brush.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Silk Stockings That Wear.

Women who walk or dance through
handsome pair of silk stockings in one
evening should buy the new kind These
are made with soles and caps at heels
and toes of fine cotton.
One pair lasts ever so Elany weeks
longer than an all-sllk pair, and the COST
is about half as much. The cotton does
not come far enough up the heel to
show with a pair of handsome satin or
suede dancing slippers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Shades For Gas Jets

A very acceptable gift is the shade or
screen for the gas jet. A butterfly is
made of fancy tissue paper and mounted
on piece of cardboard, to which is fast
ened piece of wire which will fit over
the gas globe. This will be of the great
est comfort to the invalid who wishes
light but must have the eyes protected
from the full glare.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A Toast.

Here's to the year that is safely past
The year with it's weight of woe
Drink that it's out of the way at last
We're happy to see it go
Here's to the New Year, May it be as
gay
AS the other was gray and glum.
Drink to the dawn of this youthful day
We're happy to see it comet
The Optimist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A Salad Suggestion

There is one thing to bear in mind In
or fruit-never add the dressing till the
salad is ready to serve, for if you do
this otherwise delectable dish will lack
the fresh. crisp flavor so desirable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

down and the Singer building would
never have been built.
If Italy had not been beyond the
Alps female college graduates might
be telling us something about the
Rockies, or even how to pickle sun
flowers every middle of June.
These ifs which an inquisitive OBJ
server suggets, are worth nothing
don't you think so?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

mas time to people I don't care any
thing about, wearing "hurting" shoes. pre-
senting checks at the bank after the
paying tellers have gone aome talking
'baby talk trying to hang pictures
straight, and do all the 81 varieties of the
Barn Dance when / don't know how.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Expediency.

''Have you decided on your New Year
resolution
YES" answered Mr.. higgins, I'm go
ing to give up all my expensive habits"
For how 1ong?"
Until / get my holiday bills paid and
can afford them agar" Washington
Star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
The Humorous Grind.

''You look gloomy this morning.
YES" exclaimed the professional hui
morist. IT thought of half a dozen good
Yuletide jokes last night after I went
to bed, and lost EN- because I was too
lazy to get up and jot 'em down."
Courier Journal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
"A Goodnight Thought for the
Year.

After one has surveyed the happenings
and hopes of each ebbing day it is well
before going to sleep to come in contact
with a fine thought. The custom is a
happy and helpful one for every woman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
The First New Year Revel.

His New Year hard cider fixed Adam,
And, next day, our ancestor had 'em.
Said he with yell,
I'm feeling like-well,
I'll catch those rumned monkeys and pat
en- The Snake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
To Keep Pictures In Place

Many people are troubled with having a
photograph slip down in its frame. This
can be avoided by fastening the picture to
the mat with piece of adhesive plaster
or gum tissue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Coat Hangers For Baby

Tiny coat hangers covered with dainty
silk and with an abundance of bows of
baby ribbon as well are useful accessories
to the little ones wardrobe. They should
have plenty of sachet in the padding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A. Table Cover Idea

An exceedingly pretty tablecover can be
made of unbleached muslin. Have bor-
der of some effective cretonne bands, har-
with the general color scheme of
the room in which it is to be used.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
January Flower.

The flower usually associated with the
month of January is the snowdrop, and
is signifies purity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
New Year Ups and Downs.

Since I've sworn off I've deeply felt, sir.
What uphill work tbs drinking seltzer;
But that just makes me know what risky
And downhill work twas, drinking
whisky,
The Reformer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
January Bridal Omen.

Married in Januarys mist and rhyme,
Widowed you'll be, before your prime.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Have You Used Walkers
Milk Weed Skin Cleaner?

The great beautifier. 1t will remove
pimples, black heads and will keep
your skin soft and white. Prepared by
one of yoru own citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
January Birthstone Supersti-
ton.

By her who in this month is born
No gems save garnets should be worn;
They will insure consistency,
True friendship, and fidelity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

tones. and she carried an exquisite
taupe hand bag mounted in dull silver.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-30
cHINTz HANeINes ARE LIKED.
Especially for Bedrooms That Have a
Chilly Aspect.

For inside curtains heavy linen,
either natural linen color, in white or
colors, is very popular. They are Sc
lected, of course, in accordance with
the fittings of the room and are
trimmed either with applique of linen
in contrasting colors, with braid or
embroidery in heavy linen thread
Chintz hangings are also very popular
and chintz and cretonne are now
shown in more remarkable variety
of colors and designs than ever be-
fore. There is quite a. fad at the mo-
ment for the blue and white or the
red and white chintz hangings for use,
of course, in rooms suitably decorated.
The wall of a room, for instance, may
be in pale gray or white and gray
when blue and white or red and white
chintz will be used for hangings and
upholstery. These chintzes are not
quite so striking as they sound, the
red chintz, in fact, being quite mild in
effect. The color is light and rather
dull red and the patterns show a great
deal of white. For some bedrooms.
such, for instance, as have rather
chilly aspect, these chintzes are ad-
n1irable. They seem more suitable for
mems rooms than the lowered chint-
yes in pink and green. lavender and
yellow which are so charming.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-30

are not demanded nearer to the
shelves where dishes are kept If you
watch a woman doing up the work
after meal time you will notice that
she is constantly walking back and
forth between the dining-room table,
the sink and the pantry shelves and
the china cupboard. This combina-
ton pantry is a sort of cross between
the modern store room pantry and an
old-fashioned buffers pantry.
There are other interesting features
about this house indicated by the
plans, such as the combination stair
way going up from the kitchen and
from the front room, the hall coat
closet and the convenient cellarway
with shelves for jelly glasses and
other storage, all of which require q
house about this size If you expect to
work them all in. You can have some
Of the modern Improvements In q
small house. If you want them all you
must build larger
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-01-30
Women who Work Hard.

More than half of the several hun
bred people taking the course at
Lowell institute under Harvard pro-
fessors, says Boston paper, are wom-
en-, and these courses require an at
tendance three times week. And
wherever one goes the same thing is
true, only as a general thing the pro-
portion of women in such classes
would be greater than one-haIf. This
does not look as though women were
wasting all their energies in the de,
bauch of whist" Many women play
whist and bridge, but it is generally
those who want mGtltal occupation
that entails little selid brain work.
The majority of bridla players prefer
men partners, so thai one sex spends
as much time as the csher over cards.