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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-24

The statue marks the site of Camp
Yates, where many regiments of sol
diers were stationed during the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Treatment of Hair

The gray-haired woman who rides,
drives, or goes in the trolley much IN
hot weather must wash her hair fire.
quently.
One young matron, whose silvery hair
Is her greatest charm, says she has IL
shampoOed every week II she has been
much exposed 10 the dust; every ten
days otherwise.
Gray hair may be washed just as Is
dark, save that a little BLAZING can be
put I'm the last rinsing water. This must
be just a drop otherwise the color will
be freakish and give the face a CHASTITY
look
II one does not want 10 give a regu-
lar shampoo so frequently, cover the
half Of a lemon with thin rag ard
rub il over the scalp, letting it remain
n half hour Rinse with hot water and
finish with a cold spray.
This treatment gives the hair a beauti-
full silvery look and prevents yeIlowing.
The woman who absolutely refuses
such constant washing should at least
give the hair "a dry shampoo, and brush
Il vigorously every day, 20 remove as
much OF the CRIME as possible.
Without some such cave gray hair
looks unkempt and far from being the
thing Of beauty Il may well become with
proper care
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Use of Term Uncle Sam
Is as Old as Nation

The use Of the term Uncle Sam in
connection with the National Govern
nent is as old as the nation itself. Not
long before the war of the Revolution
certain public stores on the banks OF
the Hudson were in charge Of one FL
bert Anderson. The regular Govern
Iaent inspectors for that district were
Ebenezer Wilson and his uncle, Samuel
Wilson. The latter was a jolly old chap.
popularity known as Uncle Sam
IN the shipment Of stores to the An
derson depot they were invariably
marked ''E. A.-U. s" in addition to the
regular shipping directions.
What does U. s. stand for" An
derson was one day asked.
''why. Uncle sam Of course" re-
piled the storekeeper.
Like every good jest. that one Travelled
far and wide. When the Revolution be
Ean the wilson's and other patriots car
ried Il into Washington army. and so
Il has been handed down TO US to be
cherished 70 the end Of time.
When Thomas Mast, the father OF the
cartoon. caught the expression fl didn't
lake him long to evolve the tan figure
Of Uncle Sam with his red, white. and
blue raiment and tall hat The figure
with its pafnt-bTUsh whiskcrs that we
see so often these days as representing
the American Government Is Nsst's own
creation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
AdUtce for Women

The sensible woman has re-nac, ,,-
her nerves and allows herself nls,,,.
Of time TO make connections. WHY NOT
wait few moments fin the waiting
room rather than run for the train.
Makes sure 20 put her trunk kew
IN her satchel instead Of packing a.
away in the lower Ieft-hand corner Of
her trunk.
Keeps small bills and change in q
separate compartment Of her purse or
bag
Puts her railroad ticket somewhere
where she may get at IT easily with
out fumbling through her whole be
loHginEs.
Keeps a timetable in her bag 60
that she may keep track of the sta
lions and not bother the conductor I'M
necessarily.
One woman who has Travelled a
great deal never carries a bag or
purse. She wears plain tailored suit.
in the coat Of which are four pockets.
There is an inside breast pocket for
money, an outside breast pocket for
pencil or fountain pen, and her watch
when she carries Il. and two side
pockets for small change, a hand
kerchiof, and any other small things
she may want 10 carry.
Just like a man." II is in fact. and
Il leaves her hands free for umbrella
or suitcase or skirt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
UNSAFE GIFT
is PICTURE
Hard to Satisfy Your
Friend With Such
Presents.

y the matter OF Christmas giving.
while every one has not taste, and
discrimination is a rare quality, a
fairly good rule 70 make is never
to give a person what we would not Ike
10 own ourselves. Another Is TO give the
thing we really know about instead Of
what we think the recipient knows
about.
The most unsafe Of gifts Is a pic
ture. There are very few pictures
worth living with and they should not
be privately owned, but should live in
great marble halls, where all the good
and the happy can go and look at them.
Photographic reproductions are some
times pleasant, but II is necessary to
know In just what lines the recipients
taste runs; and. all In all, II Is a
great deal better to let each person
buy his own pictures to suit his own
rooms and frames Of mind.
For a friend whose mind and inclina-
ton run % jewel-y and automobiles. a
book Is the most perfect present. one
can be sure he will never buy IL him
self and that his house will look vacant
and stupid without it. and that some
time IN his life. sooner or later. he will
find himself facing a bored or vacant
OF tragic moment. when the hour stands
heavily gaping at him instead Of speed
ing by. Then there can be nothing bet
ter Tor him that to find at his elbow
the Thoughts Of the Emperor Marcus
Aurelius' or the Words OF Zarathus-
ira or Whitman's Leaves Of Grass.
or Shakespeare "Sonnets." Any one
of these books viii grip his attention.
drag him swiftly into a world where he
himself and his bad. staring hour are
as nothing at all in the light Of the
moving pageant OF thought and vision.
Giving is quite safe when we give
what we know Is good. Let the book
collector, then, send out books. for he
knows their value and where they
ought to go; and let the Ieweler give
jewels. and the rich give Of their riches.
and the poor Of their poverty. and the
cheerful OF their cheer. and the heart
broken OF their fortitude and wisdom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
ByUsing inexpensive Materials
Girls May Make Christmas Bright

az for the candy, why. one Of your
last cooking lessons told you how 20
make a lot Of different kinds. a box
OF such candy IS always an acceptable
present
II money is scarce for buying or
uaments suppose you ask mother to let
you use your cooSv recipe. and when
your dough is rolled out nice and thin.
cIt out funny people and odd cats and
dogs. When baked and swelled 20 all
sorts Of shapes. and tied 10 the branches
or your tree. they will please the little
children more than expensive ornaments.
Nuts can ne gildcd and then suspended
uy thread; rosy apples will look pretty
swung from the branches with baby
ribbon. and a cornucopia for each one
present. made from white writing paper
or wrapping paper covered with red
crepe paper. viii hold the candy and
popcorn. making an extra gift apiece
The candles come in boxes Of two dozen
each, as cheap as ten cents. Father will
nj the tree securely In a box or stand
go there VIII he no danger Of II unset
ting. and YOU can spread an old sheer
under IT TO keep the candle grease from
the carpet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Defy Detection

Superficial aids to the toilet cannot be
ignored. and these are exceIlenuy
worked out by the best Laboratories, all
possibility Of injury being sBiIlfuUy
eliminated and every benefit aecen-
tuated by the clever combination Of
ingl edients.
TaIa the rouEes. for example, which
are marvellous as TO tint and copy
natures bloom so closely AS 10 def de-
lection. A new rouge has a peculiar
shade ln it when seen iu the box the
color not being clear but showing a dull
inauve. which, surprising as IL may
seem. gives a marvelously natural Of
feet when applied. It Is a veritable rage
at present. being sold IN larger quanti-
ties than any other and steadily gaining
IN favor Nothing should be chosen
with more circumspection than any arti-
fcial cOloring. and the form Of the prep
aration is hardly less important The
brunette with warm, rich coloring will
find her best results in liquid rouge. II
the natural colorinR be a very clear
pink and white. use the powder in
cakes. and where the skin has a tinge
OF brown, use the paste. These va
rieties are all TO be had IN nearly every
make.
No rouge should be removed without
q cream, since by this means alone
can Il be thoroughly cleansed from the
pores, and every artificial coloring
should be covered with a thin veil OF
powder TO blend IL with the skin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13

HIS is to be a pettiCoat talk. Now
adays YOU simply cannot get a good
looking gown without first having
good looking retticoat. Indeed. the pet
tcoat IS the thing and there is no get
ting away from il. neither is there any
punching OF fullness here or there as
The humor strikes you. The fuuness, IN
fact. is remarkable for its entire alb
sence- Petticoats today are dreams Of
beauty, too. though this fact does not
interfere at all with their being at the
same time things Of real utility.
When il comes 10 material YOU can
take YOUR choice after frst taking note
OF your gown. The jersey top petticoat
In silk wool and cotton are great favor
ties since they make for a perfect fit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Simple Gift Suitable
At time of Engagement

Etiquette requires that an engaged
girl shall be called upon as soon after
the announcement as her friends can
conveniently arrange IT, They 60 this,
even though she does not set a special
afternoon for seeing them.
There is no obligation TO send an en-
gaEement present; the matter is wholly
optional
II a man wishes to send flowers 20 an
old girl friend, whose engagement has
Just been announced it Is a graceful
compliment and one that gives her
pleasure.
A girl may send flowers TO another.
or some simple gift. such as a bit Of
silver.
There is. indeed, no limit 10 what she
may choose, except that rarely Is an
engagement gift an elaborate one.
II is 20 be regarded as souvenir II
such a present rs sent IL may go direct
~ from the shop az which it is bought.
and the sender's visiting card Is i'm
closed. j. ls NOT necessary that any
thing shall he written on the card.
The gift must be acknowledged IN
same way as any others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
HoneLy Girl Necessary
Simplicity Is Her Charm

In these days the Honey Girl" IS
an absolute necessity. for she is like
a cooling. quieting draught
She comforts tired workers on their
return from the wlhrl Of busy towns:
she can make a humble home-or a
mansion place of happiness.
Her simplicity is her greatest charm
She pursues neither ambition nor ideals.
but confines herself 20 the essentially
useful things of life Man. under her
benign sway, becomes again as little
child; he drops the world for a time
and revels in the delight Of domesticitv
and returns again 10 the fray like a
giant refreshed.
All her arts, too. are simple. easily
fathomed; she practices no deep-Iaid
wiles: yet she IS a final and aII-power-
ful factor IN human affairs. The very
directness Of her. purpose gains her end.
The "homely girl' is seen AT her
best, Of course. I'm the home. smiling
happily and wearing a big apron. She
dusts and cooks with quiet enthusi-
asm and manages her household as
IL # were an important principally.
Her cooking, be it whispered. is divine,
and thus she claims reverent admira-
e-'A u 'lli many masculine Iulnds-
Her work seems a genuine delight 10
her. She tolls with a merry heart, and.
when the time comes for play, she dis
ports herself with an equally simple
and delightful pleasure ArtihciaIity
shrinks from her presence.
As a wife. the "homely girl Is. let
u be known. pre-eminent She wraps
her heart and soul around home and
husband. No detail is too small for
her ardent attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13

- IRIS. collect all your old maya
zines and family papers and
cut them % pieces. Put recipes
IN one pile for your newly mar
Tied aunt; sewing and embroidery hints
in another for the cousin that likes 70
make her own clothes. cut ont the short
stories for any invalid friend that likes
20 read; give the puzzles and answer to
Eone playmate. and paste the pretty
pictures on sheets Of wrapping paper 20
make a scrap-book for the little chill
dren. There are innumeraDle things Of
this kind that you can do. Just think
low MANY presents you can make this
way without costing you a penny.
II Won are going TO have a tree. how
ever. pop your corn and string 81 in
plenty Of time for the trimming A
cranberry run ln every few inches will
give tho desirable touch Of red
Get half a yard OF tar.etan, cut out
little stockings and overcast them with
bright wool. Here, again, II you are n
city girl. YOU will probably buy the
candy and nuts % fI these stockings at
the nearest store; but f., you live away
out on some farm. YOU will have the
ruts that you gathered yourself, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
WOMEN CLING
TO LACE VEIL
Many Varieties of NeW
ChantiiLy Are in
Demand.

II VOMEN were seeming content
NM 70 make themselves look ugly
v v behind the lace wells e the
summer, and tho fancy for
them promises TO continue all winter.
There is such a demand for the new
Chantilly venr that they are oaicxly
sold out. Ia1tead II being seen in black
and white chiefly. these are beige. mus
tard. and brown. and many of them
match the touch Of color on the hat
In real lace such n veil is costly. but
there are many good limitations, so
many, in fact, that &c is doubtful 4 they
Will not soon be too common to last
particularly as they are unbecoming.
The borders are worn both up and
down. but which ever style is chosen
the wcarer must sec 20 its adjusting.
so that her features are not ruined by
the pattern.
Though these lace wells keep in good
condition longer than those Of more deli
cate mesh and lower price. they must
be carefully handled or they soon tear
II worn with one hat only they are
often draped 10 # and merely pinned
close to the face At nape OF neck Do
not let 80 stay too long on the hat with
out taking Off and brushing. Care must
be taken when putting i'm hatpins, as
they tear a ven more quickly than hard
usage.
WheT q, veI is removed each time It
is worn 1t sI5Uld be smoothed free OF
wrinkles ana preferably rolled ON a long
sachet Of scented silk The next best
thing is TO fold it lightly and put 30
somewhere where there is no pressure 10
mark the creases. Rolls Of tissue paper
between folds keep a veil IN better con-
dition
II a lace veil gets too soft it can be
stlnened by washing ln alcohol and
FASTING TO a mirror or around a large
bottle to dry.
When the mesh Of n veil IS torn in
can often be made good by matching
the color I'm a small bit Of yelling and
mending 10 the mesh stitch. Never wear
a vel with a tear On &c. Nothing more
surely mars ones appearance. IT the
border is not torn 1t can be appliGued
10 new net often "A hole can be covered
by embroidering small figures to closely
follow the design.
A white or cream ChantiIy veil must
be closely watched that it does not get
dingy looking and ruin the looks Of
ones skin. q may be carefully washed
iu soap suds, II merely squeezed and
not Wrung.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
OF NURSES
HAS LARGE FIELD

The Philadelphia School for Nurses is
said 10 be the largest Of the kind I'm
the world. I'm the past year nearly
1000 patients were supplied with nurses
Fully fOur-flfths Cf this service IS said
to have been graUtOus.
Al present a large number Of two
year scholarships are available to Young
women throughout the country. the
preference being given 10 applicanta
from small towns and rural districts
These scholarships include room
board. laundry work. uniforms, all nee
essary instruction and railroad fare
paid 10 the students home town on the
completion Of the course.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
CRANBERRY CREAM
IN A NEAT FORM

Stew one quart ~ cranbcrries; while
hot rub through sieve. measure half a.
pint and add to 81 oUc-Ealf cup Of gran
ulated sugar.
Have a quarter Of a box Of gelatin
soaked in quarter of a cup az water
one hour. set the bowl over steam 10
dissolve tho gelatin. then add tie cram
berries Turn 10 into an earthcnwme
bowl. set I'm a pan of !co water and beat
until % is perfectly cold and begins 90
tbicken. then add Ealfa cup Of rich milk
and beat again and al last add half a
cup Of whippd cream. Beat il thorough
Iv and turn into mold and set ON the
ice 10 C,ngcaL Serve with whipped
added.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
OXFORD SCHOLARSHIP.

Miss Laura DRAKE. chairman q tho
educational committee Of the General
Federation Of Women's Clubs. an
n0mces the conditions Of the $500
scholarship AT oxford which the fedora
ton will award for the year beginning
1910
Each state has the privilege Of sub
hitting candidate. and in case Of q
tie the safe which has contributed to-
ward the scholarship Will get the pref
CTeure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
HATBOX FOR SORE FEET.

When ones foot is slightly injured
and the bedclothes add to the discom-
fort a small hatbox placed in the bed
Is found useful. The foot can be slip
ped into *, and the box supports he
weight OF the covers
To disinfect a room dissolve gum
tragacanth In water, put strips Of pa
per into II and strip all places where
the fumes are liable to escape.
Water quickly dissolves this glue.
making II easy TO remove the paper
afterward.
Possibly muslin strips would prove
much better for the purpose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13

with the least expenditure or thought or
time.
SILK, we always have, plain or eIab-
crate as the spirit moves, but Bingham
We arc borrowing from our sisters across
the pond, who. for many a long day
have been having all sorts OF the most
coquettish 'pettiskirts" made from col
ored materials.
Gingham petticoats in checks and
stripes are on the way, and delightfully."-
attractive they are apt to be when
fashioned Of Bingham IN striped or
checked designs I'm dainty colors and
trimmed with sectional hounces Of heavy
net joined with bands of bias material.
Figure 1 represents a utility skirt Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
FISH GOOD IN SALAD.

Cold bluehsh, or, IN fact, almost any
good cold f1sh, except coarse fish, such
as salt cod, may be utilized in a salad.
Season with plenty OF salad dressing.
tiny slices OF young onions and minced
parsley.
Serve upon a bed OF lettuce.
A few peas and any leftover veEeta-
bles may be used to advantage in such
a salad If they are cut into small dice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Washington Newcomer Asks
About City "Cave-DweIlerS'

r. ROM present indications I sur
- mise almost everybody I'm puzzle
dom has been taking long and
lingering walks about the city
noting. meantime. the streets. avenues.
and places Of Washington and seeing
what they could 90 I'm the way Of re-
storing the Iocoed thoroughfares 10
normal condition.
Anyway, not 4 few solutions have ar
rived upon my desk while. now and
then, a bit Of spicy comment pops mp
out of the mass OF correspondence. One
newcomer I'm the cif- declares the puz-
zle as good as a months residence
since nothing else but the attractions
offered by the problem could have
tempted her 20 make such q rapid and
comprehensive tour cf the city
Observation-Disclosures Miss Carroll,
after getting that puzzle Of yours
fixed up today ] feel that know az
much about Washington as the
veriest cave-dwcller I'm the COM
munity. But how anybody would
prefer a cave when such wide and
inviting thorouEhfares invite them
into the open is more than I can
tell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
LATEST NIGHT CAPS.

The latest night caps have lace TO
settles above each string. They are made
or pure white muslin and are worn a
great deal By elderly women who cling
20 the Old-time custom Of wearing the
night head-dress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13

soft black silk fitted perfectly over the
hips and trimmed from the knee with a
deep hnunCe made Of a succession of
narrow bias bands and finished with a
very bias rufhe trimmed in turn with
sev eral tucks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Rich Fabrics of Simple Design
Are Best For Mourning Attire

! gun metal. but the watch should Ia
tucked out of sight in the bodice ana
worn on a san metal chain or narrow
black MORE ribbon Brooch. earrings
and collar pins OF dull jet are permls.
sible, but very littel icwelry of aDv
kind is in best taste. Pearls are counted
correct for mourning wear # Get an
pro7riately in black settings, and some
very beautiful brooches in flower shapes
have petals OF black enamel with pearl
centers.
Dull Calf
Shoes Most Popular.
Even gloves and shoes are in pre-
scribed styles for mourning wear
The patent leather shoe is not worn
by sticklers for correctness with mourn
Ing raiment though many women are
not so particular about this little detail
Of dress. Dull calf is the best choice
for street footwear. and in the house
pumps or slippers Of black suede may
be worn Suede gloves are the accepted
choice for fashionable mourning, but
80 many women have a strong prefer
ence for glace kid that this leather Is
often seen with even very smart
mourning Black dogskin gloves may
be donned with short walking suits for
morning shopping wear
No detail Of mourning garb. however.
counts for so much as neckwear. The
dainty white line at the throat and
wrists is often the saving grace that
llfts a costume from somber insig-
niicance to a becoming and attractive
toilet. With even deepest mourning this
line Of white at the throat Is allowable
81
worn without Il, for a plainly made
black waist, fitting up around the neck
has a very unkempt and unfinished ap-
pearance. With formal frock all in one
piece a pleated ruching OF white crepe
lisse makes a satisfactory neck finish
White Organdie
About the Neck.
The widow. OF course, has but one
neck hnish-the straight. fine hands OF
white organdie, two inches wide on the
collar. and hands four or five inches
dOOp at the wrists. These bands are
not hemmed, the stiff organdie being
simply turned under in a deep hem.
These bands must inevitably be re-
newed each time the blouse is donned,
for they must be crisp and immacu-
late-the least hint OF untidiness Is In
worst possible taste.
After the first six months. when
mourning Is lightened a little, neck
and cum bands Of fine linen or even
net may be worn, and two very at
tractive bits OF mourning neckwear are
illustrated. The collar and cuff OF
handkerchief linen are always In good
taste and for mourning wear such neck
pieces are most simple, the hemstitch-
Ing being done by nand and every de-
tail Of the work being daintiness itself
Many women not in mourning think
that the woman IN mourning has a
very easy time OF II. her clothes being
SO simple and so few changes being
necessary. But it takes a deal OF time
just 70 keep in order these little neck
wear triies which. with their fine
stitchery and the constant laundering
and freshening required. mean either a
serious drain on the pocketboOk OF un-
RENTING personal attention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-13
Correspondent Asks
What Are Cave-Dwellers?

by the way. what are cave
dwellers.' anyway? I heard about
them long before I came to Wash
ington and I'd like 10 know what
they look like so I can spot EN-
II they are interesting as the other
things / have seen sure enough the
Capital Of the United states must
be one Of the most fascinating cities
in the world. 7 do wonder If T saw a
cave-dweller when 7 was chasing
around looking up these streets?
"One thing certain. I did not see