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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
HEADACHES ARE DUE
TO VARIOUS CAUSES
Among Unsus-
pected Reasons for
Distress.

Headaches come from a great variety
Of causes. You must discover ths >ause
before you can cure the ache. Here
is a list OF the most general causes:
Eye-strsin-Thfs is q common and oft
en- unsuspected cause OF very bad head
aches. II ordinary remedies do not
cure your headaches, you should con-
suit a doctor as 70 whether you ought
to have glasses prescribed by an oculist-
A complete cure oftea results from the
wearing Of suitable glasses
Neuralgfa-Pienty OF nourishment and
fresh air is the best home treatment
for neuralgia
Overeating is also a cause OF head
ache. so IS undertaking. particularly
going TOO long without meals. Long
walks before breakfast are very bad
for delicate people. and often bring on
headaches
Brain repair goes On durins sleep
People often don't know, or forget, this
II you worry OF work hard ali day and
then 20 TO bed late and get I'D early,
you are very likely 10 Be martyr
to headache More sleep Is what you
need 20 cure you
For all nervous headaches hot fOmen-
tations are most comforting and cura-
tive. they are far better than any cold
applications.
Want Of exercise, living IN badly ven
tTated rooms, indigestion. or anything
that lowers the health predisposes 70
headache.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
SHOULD NOT FORCE
FOOD ON STOMACH

DO not tempt q reluctant appetite,
saws q health cultUrist- DO not force
the stomach 70 digest food for which #
has no need Thousands OF sufferers
have been sent 10 early graves through
seIf-poIs ouinS Of this sort 2 nen you
eat without appetite YOU ars simply
poisoning yourself. You are filing the
blood with ali sorts OF effete matter, the
elimination OF which often results In the
appearance OF serious symU1oms OF
some disease
Z would Ike 70 place III evoy house
hold a discourse OF how not to tempt
the invalid I would Ike 10 impress ev-
ery person with the necessity OF giving
the digestive organism a complete rest
while suffering from acute disease This
r1le must be followed II one expects to
recover speedily. and without need less
SUFFERING Disease Is prolonged the sss-
TEN IS weakened. and death is far more
liable 70 ensue. II this policy IS not ad-
hered to Let the invalid wait for an
appetite. let this desire for food be
strong and even intense. and when he
can enjoy every uforsel. then, and not
until then. IS he really ready TO assIrn-
ilate food OF any kind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
VISIONS IN DREAMS
ARE SEEN BY BLIND

Everybody dreams more OF less. but
have you ever reflected upon the fact
that people who are born blind have only
hearing dreams2 IN other words, then
mental eye sees nothing. they only hea@
sounds
This interesting point came up before
a scientific society the other day, and
II vas found that Of 10 blind persons
who had been questioned on the subject.
those who had been born without siga 4.
and those who had become blind before
their fifth year, never saw things o.
faces in their dreams
On the other hand, % those whose
sight was lost between the fifth and
seventh years. some did and some did
not see in their dreams while all whose
eyesiEht was destroyed after the seventh
wear had quite as vivid dream visions
as seeing people
Blind persons, Il may be observed,
dream Just as frequently as do noTmSJ
people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
HOUSEWIVES TASK
IS FAR FROM EASY
Woman Compelled TO Work
to Furnish Palatabie
Meals.

The modern housewife who is daily
confronted with the problem o. supply
Ing her goodman and the rest OF her
flock with nOurishinE and palstsols
lunches has 10 easy task.
The following suggestion are offered
not only because Of the ease with which
these lunches can be prepared and pack
ed:
stew sweet Drunss very soft, drain
take oEt The pits, chop fine. mix With
chopped NIT n1eats-wainuts, peanuts OF
DecsDs-but snail spoonful between
two sweet crackers or cookies and wrap
Baked apple pulp simply svreetened and
mixed with a very little cream Is an
other good filing Sweet potatoes. frisd
but not crtsDed. drained On paper
sprinkIed with sugar, and laid between
graham crackers are good. CHEAP and
easy 70 make
Another expedient Is to frv thfniy
sliced bacon 70 a crisp. take % ARD frv
81 the fat ouarteT-inch thick slices frru
q ooued apple, not peeled Cook The an
pie thoroughly. take from the pan and
Law on round crsekers- Break Jp the
bzcon, scatter over the apple, cover with
vet another slice Of APPLE, then add
a cracker top. and wraD in paper
Stu another spDetfZinE sandwich
recipe IS a cream cheese and peanut
sand WiCh- Shell and roast the peanuts,
crush while hot and mix well through
cream cheese. adding cream 20 soften r.
slightly. Spread upon ginger cookies.
lay a lettuce leaf on TOP. put the two
together and wrap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
Daily Fashion Talk
By FRANCES CARROLL.

THE sketch given today shows a
1 very attractive garment for
morning wear or informal afternoon
occasions. dependent upon the mate
rial from which II Is evolved, and
upon the degree Of ornamentation
employed Made with coIlarless neck
and relieved Of the choUx Of ribbon,
the gown worked out in psrCale or
cham bray would make q very pretty
garment for morning wear about the
house or the veraudas Of a summer
resort.
II the model is fancied for more
formal occasions, foulard. dotted
Swiss. natural pongee are among the
materials which suggest themselves
for its elaboration
The square yoke which marks the
tucked waist may be OF gold net
yelled IN chiffon or Of aIIover chan
lilly over net. 4 fouIard Is chosen as
the material for the gown
The forearm should be covered with
the same combination as the yoke in
the event OF the elbow sleeve being
undesirable
Given a black and white polka dot
ted foulard. a fetching froCk could be
evolved by using a yoke and forearm
sleeve OF white ret lace OF some sort
Instead OF the Choux, the severity NAY
be relieved by q quilting OF white
footing. the footing also being used
where the silk sleeve IS Joined by the
lace portion For the gIrdle q band
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
MUSLIN OR ORGANDY
POPULAR AS EYER
Elaborate Characterization Is
Not First Consideration in
a Wedding Dress.

The bride who cannot afford to have
handsome wedding gown made oy
lf11l- dressua l5er IS wise 10 stick
upIe and fine materials which
sine themselves naturally with
- tuIle veil
Charming effects may be made win
Paris muslin or orEandv. not even
over a silk slip. but over muslin
zIfp. which is much less expensive
a7d gives the necessary body 20 the
overdress-
Elaborate ornamentation IS not nee
ezsarv for a wedding dress II IS the
T,ictr-e which the bride makes as she
z,s1,xz M the aisle. q picture all white
a7s sphemeral, and in planning her
Wedding dress II IS this she should
strive for rather than for heaviness
a. material or expensive lace
The lace adjUncts, however IN the
ferns Of berthas and panels 50 often
Inherited from brides Of generations
-o1e are not 20 be sighted since they
as6 so much 20 the beauty % the
les hut II IS better to use 10 trim
r.1tnrs at all than to put one tncn
a. coarse material on wecoing
Chiffon cloth, liberty silk. and crepe
de chine are al more popular now
TFzn the traditional white saLn TOT
--r-s-S1st-e dresses. as are also dresses
q srnbroidered net and lace robes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
BARGAIN WILLINGLY MADE.

81 have something for you here, my
love" said Nj barley, as he proceed
ed to open 2 large, round box
What is II. precicus2
wait and see.
barley carefully unwrapped the ar
ticIe ana disclosed a wonau's hat
Isn't II 8 beauty2" he asked. 81
bought il myself as a surprise TO you.
Don't you think II IS a perfect
dream2
Mrs. barley gazed at the hat and
burst into tears
Z can't wear IT. she cried 1T
doesn't suit me at all You mean to
please me I know, but II isn't my
style at all
Don't cry. dear. The mlIIineT said
you could exchange It. and II you'll
agree not to buy any ties for me here
after I'll let you select your own hats
and bOnnsts-
An agreement was concluded on that
basis.-St- Adams Messenger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
PUZZLE SOLYERS
START IN EARLY
Jingles Seem Easy and
No Doubt Answers Will
Be Numerous.
ONE SEEMS SURE
OF RIGHT SOLUTION
Too Early to Say, as None of An
swers Have Been Marked,
Only Timed.

Evidently the puzzlers 20 their other
accomplishments have the gift Of
rhythmic Utterance Anyway the con-
test set before them this week seems
70 be the easiest thing In the world
when IL comes 10 supplying words which
rhyme properly Whether the inteTpo-
lstions are correct I viii not say, out
doubtless they are not far OF the line
when the Jingle IS properly sounded
Ny dear Miss Carroll, begins the
earliest arrival, If 7 don't win the
prize this week I'll be in blank despair.
All yesterday afternoon spent work
ing away at the puzzle. The rhymes
halt little sometimes, but I. making
assurance doubly sure. took the trouble
20 dig into my Old histories. so 7 feel
fairly certain that I have hit upon the
historic worthless who are just the prop
er csliber to 1T into those blank spaces
left in the jolly little jingle
This Is the first time I have ever felt
fairly certain OF my answers. so trust
viii be among he ares and not the
also rams. which has been my fate here
tofore."
Well hope 50. too, but IL is too early
In the puzzle game 70 make any definite
announcements even had I the proper
knowledge. which Just IT this minute
I have noe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09

. 1sirly clear notion OF the atmosphere
we should Ike 70 create ourselves.
We apply ourselves 20 the task, and in
the course Of more or less hssty tours
through vast furnishing embellishments,
where We behold furniture stacked and
massed In bewildsring and incongT1ous
array, We select little BY little what We
believe 70 be the elements OF the whole
We have IN mind; but when these ele-
ments ara assembled IN their ultimate
home we discover that the atmosphere
after which we strove has somehow es-
capped Us. As often as not We resign
ourselves. convinced that our ideals are
too elusive and not 20 be achieved all
a. once Then. gradually. we begin 70
alter and 20 mold, and II We are fortU-
nate and can afford II, we achievs at
"a 81 something Of the environment that
was our original aim and that Is char
aCJeristic OF ourselves.
How to Furnish a Home.
Beginning well and taking time are
the two essentials TO e well set up
home Buying furniture. pictures. and
books Unfortunately IS foolish extrav-
sEance IN tine and patience, as well as
Ia money. Better buy piece By piece
studying ones environment AM sup
plernentinE ones possessions BIZ z few
well chosen articles rather than gather
ing together a hodgepodEe of furnish
ment which VIII always prove an eye
sore and . regret
Ideals may be elusive. but In time
they may Be caught up with, especi-
ally in the pertinent matter Of building
g home, comfortable IN its details and
harmonious n It's ensemble
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
The FROG BOYS PLAY BALL.
By FARMER SMITH.

and sticky when found It, but dipped
my hands in the brook and made It nice
and round We can pick up a at some
where along the way"
what DO you mean" said Jack; ~BT-
lie Bat2"
oh no." laughed little Willie Tree
toad Il mean q stick 20 hi the BAN
with That's a bat
DowE BY the brook the three boys
threw of their hats and coats. Willie
took the bat and Jack the ball
1T sticks 70 my fingers said Jack
Dip your hands in che brook said
Willie. and X won't stick
All right" said Jack Watch out,
here II comes
Willie hit that bali an awful blow
why. where Is IT." asked Jill.
where did thst ball go2''
'T wonder whore Il die 60" said WI
lie. looking I'D into the sky.
''Ho. no, 10! Ia, hs, ha-' laughed
Jack. Look willie. It has stuck to
your 5at''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
WASHINGTON SALAD.

For Washington salad, which Is a
new and delicious dish, wash four ne
dfum-sized blood beets and cut into
small pieces, place in a s.ewpan with
one tablespoonful Of chopped onion,
one tablespoonful Of chopped pepper.
three tablespoonfUls OF sugar, one salt
spoonful OF salt one bay leaf, four
cloves and three peppsTcOTns- Pour
over all ore pint Of cold water and cook
slowly until the 5cets are tender. then
add oae-haIf cup Of lemon juice Soak
one large tablespoonful OF graduated
Eelatine in a littie cold water two min
utes, then strain the hot mixture over
Il Blend thoroughly, and strain again
Turn into individual mods and set on
Zee until frm- Serve on ribbonsd let
r7-Ce-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
MAN OFTEN CLASSIFIED
BY HOME ENVIRONMENTS
Furnishings of His Dwelling Proclaim His Social and
Mental Status and the Trend of His
Aim In Life
Z + the clothes do not make the man

L the c.ojacs do not make the man,
at least it cannot be Denied that
4 they classify him; they label him,
as it were. so that something OF his
habits. pursuits. and very nature may
be read in the cut and set Of them II
this Is true Of a mans clothes, how
much more is It not true Of his dwell
ing?
IN early life, the environment does
much 20 mold the man; later. IT il the
man who molds his environment. And
how does he set about moIdinE TT
There is the story OF the wealthy
parvenu who. upon being informed that
a library was a proper feature Of a
gentleman's house, proceeded TO equip
himself with one He gave a bookseller
an order for 500 volumes, and upon being
asked by the delighted salesman what
works he would ike, said: .I'H leave
that 10 you, but I should like fair pro-
portion Of small volumes for the top
shelves and OF large for the bottom
ones"
There you have. Of course, the method
10 svofd-a method perfectly futile, since
the resulting environment must have
been one which could never impose upon
anybody as being reflective Of its in
habitant
Lack the Leisure.
In these busy days many Of Us lack
the leisure thoroughly 20 study our re-
quirements at the outset. so the creating
Of suitable and characteristic surround
ings is often q slow progress. Too often
we furnish in haste and repent and
amend al leisure We may set out with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09

fn Q you remember that chewing
Il gum you threw away yesJer-
day. asked EtheTs father last night
~Oh, yes" said Ethel
well" said EtheIs- father 4 viii
4eIl voa what became OF IL
one Saturday morning bright and
early Willie Treetoad skipped Up 10 the
frog Boys gate and whistIed long and
loud.
AN right" said Jack coming 70 the
door, his coat over his shoulder. All
rirl1t, we're coming.
where are We gOing7" asked Jill,
and what are we going 70 dO7"
II thought We could play ball. said
Httie Willie Trcetoad-
what with" asked Jack. We
haven't any ball.
~0h. YES. W. rave" said little Willie
Treetoad- Here Il is
willie pulled round bail OF chewing
zuul out Ct his pocket
Ftssvhere I'D you get it7' said JIn
- found Z" said WIIlls- II vas soft
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
BEAUTY SLEEP.

We have al had the necessity for
beauty sleep Impressed upon Us from
childhood I'D. but II is need We neg
Let Systematically as soon as We es-
.spe from the guidance Of our parents
II zesras q waste OF time, but II Is far
from being 50 Nerves. eyes complex
ion. the entire system, fight for their
riEhtfui amour % sleep; not only sleep,
y,.-t resi- The person who feels tagged
90 and over-WrouEht looks IL. and TO
look that way Is net 20 look beautiful
r sTsects rot only he skin. eyes, car
RAGE. etc. but leaves its iudeltble mark
iron the expression, in the form OF
sffher discomfort. depression, or iTTita-
fIon To be beautiful is 10 feel beauti-
- we'll content, and happy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
LURE OF THE PETTICOAT
OVERWHELMS KNOCKERS
Soft Biowy Muslin Skirts Incrusted With Lace and
Embroidery ApPeaI to the Taste of Fastidious
Women.

was finished with a deep rufle Of lace
and the whole effect was delightfully."-
soft and lacey.
Another very elaborate Petticost
Boosted a beautifully embroidered
founCP with the lace arranged in n
graceful fcstOon design = similar
scaIlOped design was produced by the
ribbon. which was threaded through
embroidered erelets. a double ruffIe
Of Jre lace completing a stunning pet
ticoat
An intricate design In the French
embroidery combined with the Eng
lzsh work lent delightful distinction
10 the deep fiource Of stiU another
Petticost, the edge OF which was deep
~ scaIloped- A wide lace ruffle under
these scaIIoped edges added the fas-
CinztinE lacey dnish which IS such AZ
effective background 70 the welI-shod
foot and -1IkIe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09

Despite the orations which have been
delivered through the pen Cd the ad-
vantage Of the knickers, the lure OF
TIE petticoEt has been overwhelming
and except for wear under the tailored
costumes the Knockers have been al
most banished-
There IS something 50 appealing 10
the heart OF the fastidioUs woman in
the soft, bil1owv muslin skirts in
cTusIed with lace and embroidery that
her natural feminine instinct could
not resist the call And could any
creation be lovelier than some OF the
new lingerie petucoats7
On one dream % 2 pettiCOat panels
Of VaIencieunes lace. say six inches
wide were extended 10 fall over the
oeep founce, which was Handsomely
embroidered in an elaborate design
calling for both the French haEdworS
and the English eyelet- Tha f7ounce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09

IN THIS IS0th day there arise signs
~ that make many Indications 70. the
coming months -ley auEur trOubis in
speculative fields. 1 disturbance Of the
financial systems OF nations. political
disorders, and violent storms on the
seas. Mars and Jupiter are IN aspects
that Indicate religious st-1fe and much
political unrest IN sec landr Holland
and Austria.
For the United States there is an omen
OF labor troubles. with INSCRIPTIONS
politicians striving o extract advantage
from them by increasing the quarrel
Mercury. however, rises in a sign
that promises excellent profits 70 the
nation a. large from commerce and
trade
Today Jupiter rules as the greatly
fortunate planet. and business should
prosper. Workers in many fields viii
have sudden and unexpected opportu-
mites There viii be promotions and
houOrs for those who are ready to grasp
them and carry responsibility
Cast your bread upon the waters"
in this period. There is q bright sign
for charity. henevoIenCe. philanthropy,
and the Offices or friendship.
Those who are in positions OF power
should be inclined 70 grant favors and
give concessions
Venus today favors lovers and women
The tine IS good for shopping. amUse-
naent. and household work
Writings and advertising are under
excellent augUry-
Men OF chOleTiC OF sanguine tenpera-
urert must use caution
According 70 herbal sstrology. sndive,
parsley. dill, carrots, parsnip. ma-1oTam.
oats, and savory are good under 8fer-
cury today
Persons with their blrth-date today
are likely 70 hear good news during
The tvveIvemouth- They must, however,
avoid fckleness OF deceit. even in small
things
Children born today are under signs
Indicating that they viii proht by train
ing that makes them steadfsst in pJr-
nose. and they should be encourage 10
develop their bodies az well as their
minds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
TAUGHT BY PARENTS

In China parents are held responsible
for the manners Of their children A.
CordinEIy, for the credit OF their oar-
ents, people try 20 be polite Y YOU
ara mobbed in a Chinese toUu voI
should look straight al one OF two Of
the people and say Your parents did
not pay much attention 20 your man
ners- They did not teach YOU the rules
Of proprieCy- A remark ike this viii
make the crowd sink away, one by
one. ashamed. OF themsslves--St Al
bans Messenger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
WHEN WOMEN VOTE.

The sufrsgette meeting had grown
red-hot-
And what viii become Of the great
brewery buildings when we control the
vOtesT shouted the leader
And the little man who had crept In
UnObseTved shrugged his shoulders
Il guess they'll be turned into chew
ing-Eum factories and complexion
powder mills" he muttered simply
Chicago News
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
To Remove Paper.

To Remove Paper
Busy. NotheT-To remove the paper
from the wall, make a fairly thick paste
and so over the entire surface with
paste brush After a few moments give
the taste time TO soak into the paper,
loosen the first strip with knife, and
tear rom the walls Also. YOU may use
warm water, applied with large
sponge, wettirg = yard or two al a time
and removing as II blisters- Wash the
walls with soap and water, 10 which
some bOrax has been added; then rinse
and dry thoroughly. The surface VIII
be ready the next day for repaPering-
The pie crust should not get soft TN
less you keep the pies IN a very damp
place
know OF no formula for canning
swberries IN raw state. Can some
body help me .oUt2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
For GHded Statuette

For Gilded Statuette.
A J BIT If a pity that you yieldsd
20 the temptation 70 paint your ol6
marble statuette with gold and I an
a. a loss 20 give you directions which
] can assure you viii be eficacious
Howeve- would suggest your making
a paste OF wood asheS and kerosene and
rubbing II well into the ~2aint. Leave
for few hours before scoUrnS with
dry wood ashes sifted very fine, or Whit
Ing. = the ashes are not o5tzfuabfe
This I think, viii remove the usint
To restore the marble 20 its proper
color make q paste Of whiting an
lemon juice OF vinegar and cover the
marble thoroughly Let the paste -
main for night and g day, then wash
OF with pure water Never use Sosp
under any circumstances in cleaning
marble II the color is not clear enough
repeat the process and wash as before
As a hnal treatment when thoroughly
dry sponge with peroxide OF HYDROGEN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
LOVE MEASURED BY GOLD.

DO you love children asked the
mistress OF the house. when satisfied
that the girl would suit with respect TO
most requirements
Yell. mum responded the Celt, with
e grim smile, that all depends on the
wages. Sunday Magazine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
PRICE ON CHICKENS
DROPS FOUR CENTS
Heavy Shipments, Coupled With
Ligh- Demand, Causes No
ticeabIe Cheapening.

On most OF the poultry farms the hens
that helped 70 solve the problem Of the
high cost Of living by coming to the
rescue with newly laid eggs, have Pc
formed their early seasons duty and
are nov being shipped TO market
This heavy shipment Of winter hons
has Ca1sed a drop in prices Of s cents
2 pound IN the last four days Another
drop Of 1 cent went into effect co6zy.
the wholesale quotation on hens being
Is and Is cents a pound
Another reason for the decline IS the
fact that just at this tine Of year the
demand for poultry Is greatly IesSened,
except for spring chickens, which con-
tinue 20 bring S. cents a pound from
the commission merchants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
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MORAL COURAGE.

It IS moral courage that characteGzes
the highest order OF manhood and won
anhood-the courage 70 seek and 70
speak the truth the courage to Ae just;
the courage TO be honest the courage 70
resist temptation; the courage 10 DO
ones duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-09
FULL MEASURE ONCE.

The hucIzster who used 70 cheat Us
So" said Mrs. Byers, has been ar
rested"
Yes" replied Mrs. Naybor- 4 hear
he's IN peck OF trouble, now.
Well. do hope that peck isn't short
measure, at any rate-"-Cstholic Stand
ard and Times.