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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

smaller house would have cost ten or
fifteen years ago.
These are the days of large living
rooms. People have found that at
least one room ia the house should be
as large, as light and as airy as it is
possible to make it. Across the front
of this house, IA by 35 feet inside
measurement, is practically one great
room with a fireplace in one end and
with plenty of plain large windows
that are in keeping with the general
character of the house.
This large living room is intended to
be one of the main decorative fea-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
DREADFUL DANDRUFF.]
Girls Head Encrusted--Fearsd Loss
Of All Her Hair--Baby Had Mix
Crust - Micslonary's Wife Made
Two Perfect Cures by cuticura.

"For several years my husband
was a missionary in the Southwest.
Every one in that high and dry at.
mosphere has more or less trouble
with dandruff and my daughters scalp
became so encrusted with 1t that I
was alarmed for fear she would lose
all her hair. After trying various rem
edies, in desperation l bought cake
of Cuticura Soap and a box Of Cuti-
cura Ointment. They left the scalp
beautifully clean and free from
dandruff, and l am happy to say that
the Cuticura Remedies were a COM
plete success. l have also used sue
cessfully the Cutcura Remedies for
so called 'milk-crust on baby's head.
Cuticura is a blessing. Mrs. ]. A.
Darling, $40 Fifth St., Carthage, Ohio.
Jan. 20, 1905"
Potter Drug h Chem Corp. Solo Props. Boston
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
House Gown Of catawba satin FIN
Ished Cashmere.

toire broadrloths and similar highly
adapted for going away frocks.
First, the bridal gown itself It must
be Of satin this year, ivory-white pre-
ferred. Lace robes are entirely out of
the fashion-running. Crepe meteor,
which is almost as lustrous as satin. is
In demand. but II is more expensive
and not much more soft and clinging
than the better grades of satin.
AS TO trimming. real lace seems To
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

That old adage, THE more haste the
less speed" finds exemplincation in
the disaster in the Panama canal
zone. The dynamite explosion is at.
tributed to the desire On the part OF
some OF the men to make the dirt
fly" which led to neglect OF proper
precautions in handling the explosive.
Zeal is right and praiseworthy but
when dealing with deadly materials 1t
should be properly tempered with pru.
dence.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

space between the rugs in the center
should be about the same, but this
space directly in the center of the
archway should be filled in with an
other rug to avoid stepping on the
polished floor. II needs this little
rug for looks, and 1t needs it to pre-
vent bad spot by wearing away the
flocr polish.
The rugs, wall paper aud curtains
must. of course, harmonic in colors.
Turkish rugs are quite fashionable
and the genuine Turkish rug is prize
but they have their disadvantages
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Most of them are too soft to keep
their place on the floor, and If the floor
is highly polished they are so slippery
as to be positively unsafe, especially
for old people. A first-class machinery
made American rug is good enough for
any room if it corresponds with the
surroundings.
The dining-room offers another
splendid opportunity for decorative
ability The room Is well calculated
to show furniture to advantage. II is
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

AS II to supply a want before II ex-
lists. Paris is already supplied with
roof station for aeroplanes In the very
center of the city The house is situ-
ated at the corner OF the boulevard
Bonne Nouvelle and belongs to
wealthy archit.ct. NJ. NORM. who has
taken time by the forelock. No flying
machines are, of course, in the habit
of landing on the top of this six-story
house as yet, but the tenants are
warned beforehand by n clause In their
lease that they will not be entitled to
any compensation II, in the near fu.
ture, the roof is used as station or
garage for aerial vehicles" Mean
while the tenants are entitled TO the
use OF the "terrasse" as roof garden.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

"The cheapest houses at Bournvine.
England. rent for only $3.50 month.
which includes taxes and water rates.
Such a house contains five rooms and
a wonderful folding bath. which stands
mp like cabinet when not in use.
Clerks and artisans, however. general.
ly pay ABOUT sl2.SO a moath for seven
rooms and an eighth OF an acre"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
STYLES FOR BRIDES
SEASONS MODES ARE ExcEP.
TIoNALLY BEAUTIFUL.
Empire and Direetolre Fashions Work
Up Into Ideal Gowns-Some
Points as to Froeks for
the House.

Never have styles for brides been
more beautiful. The empire and dlrec-
toire modes work UP into ideal bridal
gowns. The lustrous satins and fab
rics of the hour are delight in them
selves and demand little embellish-
ment, while the colorings in direc-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Gen. Grant says that his father did
not smoke TO great excess until after
the capture OF Fort Donelson. The
story went through the nation that
Grant had fought the battle with a
cigar in his mouth. Friends congratu-
iating him on this. the first great vic
tory In his life, accompanied their
messages with boxes of cigars. The
hero was thus encouraged to smoke
more than was good for him. II Is an
extreme case Of the damaging effect OF
the American treating habit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
Embroidery on Towels.

There has been quite a return this
autumn to large towels ornamented
with colored' embroidery. Dull blue,
old pink and pale brown are used in
formal designs. These are done on
coarse toweling and letter is worked
in the center of one end. This is easy
work to do at home and quite ef-
fective.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Hon. Emil Kiang, Vienna, Aus, one of
the worlds greatest horsemen, has written
to the manufacturers: "SPOHN'S DIS
TEMPER COMPOUND has become tho
standard remedy for distempers and throat
diseases in the best stables Of Europe.
This medicine relieves Horses OF great suf-
fering and saves much money for the own
err" Soc and 81 bottle. All druggists.
SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Goshen, Ind.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe TO use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result OF
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

President Hedley of Yale tells Har-
ward students that brain and not
Drawn should be the ideal OF college
men. 1t was noted on o recent ocoa.
sion that some OF the Harvard men
had become too brawny to suit the
Yale people.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Larger locomotives are being built
by the Pennsylvania railroad to handle
the traffic that is expected to come
next year. The new machines are mon
sters that could not have been dreamed
Of 20 years ago.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
A ToaSt

The latest thing in toasts comes
from upstate" and was responded to
by the father of ~ daughters. who
claims that he ought to know.
"To the Ladies-to their sweet-e ess
we give love; to their beauty admira-
ton, and TO thefr hats, the whole side.
Walk.-New York Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
KEEPS EGGS PROPERLY WARM.
Basket Cosy Also an Ornament for
Breakfast Table.

Somethir, quite new in the way of
n basket egg-Cosy, intended to hold
four or more eggs, may be seen in our
sketch. II is thoroughly practical
cosy, and will serve TO keep the eggs
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
His Pediurec,

The calf, which Gideon King had
taken the summer resident to see,
surveyed his owner and the stranger
with wary eye. "Er-what breed Is
your calf?" asked the visitor.
Mr.. King removed a wisp OF straw
from his mouth and said:
"That critters father gored justice
O. the peace, knocked a lightning-rod
agent end over end, and lifted tramp
over a picket fence; and as for his
mother, she chased the whole Ran
bury brass band out o town last
Fourth o. July. II that amt breed
enough to pay Sc for, you can leave
him be. I'm not pressing him on any
body."-Youth's Companion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
Near Goodness.

Mother-Have you been a good girl
while I've been away?
Little Girl-Not quite.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04
ACCOMMODATING.

Doctor Ito man who has fallen)-
You need strcng punch of some kind
Mr.. Flynn Gan old enemy)-Let me
give 1t to him, doc!
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Thy yesterday is thy past; thy to-
day is thy future; thy tomorrow is
secret.-Wycliffe
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar.
Made OF extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-02-04

The secret OF success is a secret
women never tell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
SERVANT IN SAME HOUSE
FOR FIFTY YEARS, IRISH
MATRON CELEBRATES.

NEW YORK. March 3O.-If you hap
pen TO be down in the neighborhood
of South River, y. J., eight miles from
New Brunswick, next Sunday after
noon and hear a great commotion
from the direction of the old Price
homestead there and perhaps see some
fireworks IN the evening, don't be sur
prised.
1t viii be a celebration planned be-
cause on Sunday the Price family will
have kept a servant exactly fifty
years.
1t was on April :. 1859. that Mrs.
Mary Grogan. a checked, laughing
Irish girl, came 20 the Price farm to
hire out as servant. leading her
three children. She has stayed in the
same place ever since
On that day Mary agreed that her
wages should be 500 a year. She has
never asked for a raise.
Mrs. Abigail Price, who hired Mary
fifty years ago. and is just about
MaTy's age and the seven children,
thirteen grandchildren, and five great
grandchildren of Mrs. Price are going
TO give Mary the greatest time she
has ever had in her life on Sunday.
Mary has had some Temarka BILE
qualities. The last time she asked for
a day out was twenty years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
~A-OD
MRS. c. A. PARENT,
y street. kenilwOrth, D. G.

Cream OF tomato soup, croutons.
Shad roe crOquettes with cucumbers
CreaWei potatoes Asparagus salad.
Waters and cheese. Coffee.
. cups OF white sauce
1 quart tomato juice.
l teaspoOnful butter.
Salt. a little PapTka.
Make a white sauce, add the tomato
juice and seasoning. Serve hot with
crOutOns or saltineS.
Shad roe CrOquettes with CucUmbers
Simmer q large pair Of rOes for fifteen
minutes. after which the hard skin is
removed Mash very carefully 50 as 10
break the eggs as little as possible.
Then proceed as for chicken OF sweet
bread crOquettes- Serve with sliced Gu
cumbers.
Dreamed potatoes.
One pint cold potatoes cut in cubes.
one tablespoonful butter.
One-half tcaSpOOnful pepper, salt
Chopped parsley.
Mix
Put the potatoes IN chafing dish and
cover with milk aud cook until milk is
absorbed. Then add the butter, pepper,
salt and parsley Stir few moments
and serve.
Asparagus salad with French dress
ing.
Waters and cheese.
Coffee.
MRS. J. J. O.CONNELL.
ga 1 reet~rorthwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
HOOPSKIRTS COMING BACK,
DISQUIETING RUMOI
IS HEARD.

Again the world of fa=hion IS harassed
by rumOrs and side information, which
may be. but IS probably not, authentic
Among presumably false reports comes
the news that paniers are certainly in
evitable, and that in the very near fu-
ture M dame viii hasten down TO her
morning shopping clad in a gown that
resembles the classic garment Of BO-
peep, combined with the latest cut OF
the smartest and most masculine tailor.
IF this news be true, then the cherished
straight front must 20. hips viii grow
TO unheard-of proportions, while the
waist will become more and more wasp
like. and the medical profession will
accordingly rejoice and invest in auto
mobiles.
Can it be that every fashion must re-
turn? VIII We all be doomed to wear
hoOpSkiTts2 And If those enormous af-
fairs do come back, win they continue
20 be worn despite their Inconvenience
At the present time they hold the rec
ord for -One-tine popularity. In other
one styie- Could II happen again?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
ANCIENT RECIPES
FOR COMPLEXION
One Dates From Time of Beautiful
Gabrielle, Other From
Crusaders.

The following are two veTitable COS
metics which the beauties Of old used
on their compilations:
Toward the end of May take a pound
of the very freshest, purest butter
Place n a white basin and expose to
the sun, where It viii be well protected
from dust, etc. When the butter has
melted. pour over it some plantain
water. mix well by means of a wooden
spatula and let the sun absorb the
water. Pour in more plantain water
and repeat FIVE or six times during the
day. Continue until the butter has be-
come white as snow The last few days
add little Oraage-fiOWer and rose
water. Cover the face at night with
this salve, and carefully wipe Off in the
morning. This IS a good anC old recipe
Of the time Of the beautiful Gabrielle.
Here is one that dates from the time
OF the Crusades: Take out the yoIks Of
six hard-boiled eggs, and replace by
myrrh and powdered candled sugar in
equal parts. Put the ends from which
the yOlk has been taken together again.
then place the six eggs on a plate be-
fore the fire Mix the resulting liquid
with thirty-twO grams of fat pork. This
mixture forms pOmatUm, with which
the face Is covered in the morning. Let
il dry, and then wipe Off carefully.
brought from Palestine by a brave
knight beloved by the sultana His
lady-lOve probably heard of his in
fidelity, but she doubtless forgave it on
account of the cosmetic which he
brought back from the haTem.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
Mr.. AND MRS. F. H. KRAMER
ENTERTAIN LARGE PARTY
IN NEW HOME.

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Kramer enter
tanned a number Of friends at their
home, go G street northeast, on Sun
day evening. It was the first reception
rendered by them since their wedding
two weeks ago. Thirty couples enjoyed
their hospitality.
PistOria's full orchestra Of fourteen
pieces gave an enjoyable program
during the evening. and a miniature
session OF polite vaudeville was fur
nished by Prof Kohler, ventrilOQuist
and Charles Stevens, mOnologist and
singer.
The house was decorated from roof to
cellar with palms. ferns, and cut flowers
from the greenhouses of the host.
His employees had endeaVOTed and sue
ceeded in supplying the perfection OF
interior floral decoration, reaching a
climax in the dining room, where the
banquet board was adorned with
punches OF the famous $50 600 Queen
Beatrice roses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
HOMEMADE SPREADER USED
TO PRESERVE SLIPPERS
IN THE BEDROOM

For The very fine slipper, whose soft
ness needs Attle-more than the oId-time
stuffng Of cTumpled tissue paper. there
is a homemade sIreader that will save
the price Of shoe tree.
Take a pair Of long covered steeIs
those that come for bOning waist
seams Cover them with puffed rib
bon or silk. and stick one end OF each
into tight bali OF cotton. also covered
with shirred ribbon or silk. This ba II
should be big enough to fin the vamD
Of the slipper. and should be securely
Fewed TO the steel Finally, It Is TO be
placed in the slippers toe. after which
the other end Of the steel is strung into
the heel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
TOMORROW TO SEE
GAME SEASONS END
Wild Ducks Cannot Be Sold After
That - Prices Are
Firm.

The wild duck season viii come TO a
close tomorrow. At the same time an
absolutely closed season on every kind
Of game viii be ushered in.
Rabbits were the first 70 De outlawed,
and, while there were only few Of
them to be had at the time the season
closed, demand was as firm as il had
been earlier in the winter
Quail followed rabbit, and again the
market closed firm. It is now certain
the duck season Will come TO a close
under the same conditions. as the few
that are offered for sale are bringing
SOOd prices.
In sizing up the game season as a
whole dealers are agreed hat il has
been an unusually good one. Supply
has been more than UP to The average
and demand has not failed 20 keep pace
with 1t. Prices experienced no sudden
fluctuations
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
Caviar.

Caviar.
Amelia 4. Ii am publishing for you
three ways Of preparing caviar:
l. Caviar in SaUcaTs-CUt rounds
Of stale bread more than half
an inch thick. Press a smaller cut
ter inside Of the larger round half way
through the bread. Scrape out the
side and bottom whole. Set upon the
crumbs from the inner round, leaving
upper grating OF a hot oven until crisped
TO a light brown. Turn and toast the
bottom OF the cups: then butter Well
Put two tablespOonfuls Of caviar. one
teaspoonful OF lemon juice. Fourth
tcaspOonful Of curry powder, and the
same of paprika, into a saucepan over
put 1t into the hot and crisped ''sau-
GERS"
. Caviar stips-Cut an equal num-
Der of slices of brown and of
Of white bread quite thin and but
ter on one side. Trim into neat
OblOngS and spread the white bread with
caVieT- Fit Il Drown strip over each
piece thus prepared, press lightly and
firmly together, and lay, lOng-cabin-
wise in q tray.
3 Caviar CTisps-Remove the crusts
cut into strips an inch wide and
three inches long. Toast TO a light
brown and set aside 10 cool Open
small can of caviar and rub into the
contents tablespoonful Of salad oil and
a teaspoonful Of lemon juice. Spread
the crisp toast with this paste, garniSh
with sprlgs Of parsley and serve cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
MolaSSeS Tafy.

Query-The following recipe for mo-
lasses taffy is excellent for q, taTy pull
Stir together three cupfuls OF New
Orleans mOIOsses and clIpfuI OF brown
sugar Add A gill Of vinegar and put
all over the fire in a pOrcelain-Iined
saucepan. Bring slowly TO a boil and
STIR the syrup often as il cooks Test
the candy from time to time. Inv drop-
ping a bit into ice water As soon as
this hardens, stir into the boiling syrup
a heaDing teaSpOOnful Of butter. when
TINS meltS. add teaspoonful Of baking
SODA dissolved in a tablespoonful OF
boiling water, and remove immediately
from the fire Pour into buttered tins
and when cool enough to handle pull in
10 ropes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
.INQUIRERS GIVEN
PROMPT ATTENTION
Readers of The WASHINGTON
Times Answered With
Little Delay.

Letters to The Washington Times
Woman's Inquiry Column are in
vited. Names and addresses must
be affixed TO questions sent by mail,
not for publication. but simply as
an evidence of good faith. Questions
which are not Of general interest will
be answered by mail. if accompanied
by a stamped and addressed en-
Velope: rush inquiries by telephone.
Call Main 51ic
The department Will endeavor to
answer to the best Of its ability,
questions not of technical nature, or
involving professional Judgment. It
must also decline TO answer ques-
lions which concern the names Of
proprietary articles, or the decision
Of bets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR CURED
A Lady Will Send Free TO Any Sufferer
the Secret Which
Cured Her.

From childhood ! was distressed and
humilitated by an unwelcOme growth OF
hair on my face and arms. tried all
the 0epilatOTies, DOWders. liquids, creams
and other Tub-On preparations 1 ever
heard OF, only 10 make il worse For
weeks I suffered the electric needle with
out being rid of my blemish I spent a
great deal of money on various things
in vain, until a friend recommended a
simple preparation which succeeded
where all else failed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
Wedding Invitation

Miss G. M.-If an invitation TO q
church wedding contains an inv tation
70 breakfast or reception, It should
be accepted or declined at once, and the
answer sent to those issuing the invi-
tatlon. II the invitation does not in
clude breakfast or reception invita-
ton, no acknowledgement is necessary
II would be a nice attention for Won 10
call on your friends guest first. 'but If
IS matter of taste. and there are no
set rules Of etiquette governing the
matter. In order that her guest NAV
meet al her friends as soon as possible
II would, however be advisa BILE for +I,e
hostess to give a luncheon shortly after
her guests arrival
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-30
PERFUMES ENERVATING.

The use OF heavy perfumes should be
forbidden delicate women, as they are
distinctly eneTvatins, In some cases even
injurious. Certain scents like altar or
roses and almond tiOEers are almost
hypnotic IN their eTeC' or sensitive
nerves, while musk aas Deen known
not only TO aggraVatc hysteria. but 10
cause it, Leaving good taste out OF the
question strong perfumes should be
avoided from hygienic standpoint.