davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
CLEANING CARPETS
WITH A LIQUID

Before applying this renovator the
carpet or rug should be thoroughly
beaten and swept until no more dust
can be got out Of IL To make the reno
vatOr take 3 pounds iof white laundry
soap. ! pound Of white oak bark, I1s
pounds OF bOrex, Z pound OF FUlIsr's
earth. 1 pint Of wood alcohol. pint II
ammonia, I ounce OF ChIorOfOrm. and 6
gallons OF water The bark should be
tied I'D in a cheesecioth bag and boiled
iu four gallons OF water for four hours
Remove the bag, add the soap. shaved
finely. the b0raX and FIllleTs earth and
allow 20 simmer TIL dissolved. Then
add the other four gallons q Wate-,
boiling. and when the whole has cooled
somewhat add the ammonia. alcohol,
and chIorOfoTm-
In cleaning the carpet simply pour a
quantity OF the liquid into the carpet
and scrub with q stiff brush When the
entire carpet has been scrubbed, sCrsDe
of the lather and sponge the carpet
with clean water
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

al HAVE got a little surprise for you
L said Mr.. Minot, as he arrived home
for his Saturday afternoon half hoii-
DAY, and coax AZ he would. Wayland
couldn't find out what Il was
All through dinner hour he begged
and begged his father to tel him what
the surprise was, but Mr. Minot only
smiled and said, wait until after din
ner
It seemed a long time to Wayland but
finally des sert was eaten and the fam
iIy arose from the table
Come on said M Ninot as he
reached for his hat and a funny square
bundle on the small table on the OppO-
site side OF the room
And Wayland. very much excited,
grabbed his hat and followed his father
out through the back door 10 the yard.
Down the path they walked to the
barn and then AIr. Mlnot stopped and
began to Unwrap the bundle. And how
WayIand shouted when he saw il was
q brand new football
How they laughed as they blew It up
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
PLENTY OF GIFTS
SUITABLE FOR BABY

There are many little things that can
be crocheted for a baby-s use that
baby's mother viii more than appreci-
ate.
There is the cover for the bottle, for
instance, a tightly fitting case, ending
in a ribbon bow. which viii help TO
keep the baby-s milk warm while carry
ing IL from place 10 place
Then there is the rattle, which is
really an embroidery hoop cTOCheted
round and round, and with spOkes
crocheted across It All around the
hoop and al the huh there are little
bells. such as those which are used in
chiidren-S horse reinS-
If YOU win use linen thread instead OF
wool. you can crochet also an extreme
IL pretty little bib, with a shell pattern
border and a linen draWstring in a
bow Two crOcheted Jassels viii fasten
the bib in back
Crocheted bcotees are another vel
come gift though they should be made
higher than IS usual-quIte up TO the
haby-s knees. in fact. Thus made. they
are as good as the old-fashioned brick
stoves in cold weather
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
WALNUTS ELEGANT
IN FROZEN PUDDING
Simple Combination of Sugar
Eggs, Hot Milk, Etc, Makes
TOothSome Dish.

Clean one CupfUl Of raisins, then cover
them with boiling water. drain them IN
ten minutes and roll them in granU-
lated sugar Beat the yoIks Of four
eggs with half a cupfuI Of sugar until
light Mix one tablespoonful Of corn
starch with a little cold milk, then
gradually add two pints Of hot milk.
Cook over hot fire for fifteen min
utes. stirring continually until = lex
When cool add one teaspOonfui Of
vanilla extract, half pint of peach
preserves, half a pint of English wal
nuts chopped fine and the raiSins-
Freeze as ice cream When partly
frozen add the whites Of three eggs
sri1flv beaten with a quarter Of a
pound Of sugar Serve with whipped
cream and halves OF English walnuts.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

HE Moon in an airy sign has Jupiter
and Saturn in square, positions
which are held to be benefic, and in
which Saturn loses much of his power
20 ahlict- the great
In this aspect the planet is well paired
with the fortunate star Jupiter. inclin-
Ing individuals 10 be thoughtful. careful.
end reserved, unwilling TO leap into
hazard but open 20 knowledge and will
iIiS 10 investigate proposals and plans.
me planet rules also for stability IN
trlS period thus favoring the bold and
SodIihE plans or those who are by ma
ture large-mfnded and energetic
Jupiter, ruling with great power in
faVOr OF buying. selling, all transactions
between mankind and all commercial
and Industrial efforts. thus exerts a for
titled and increased power in this con
dguratiOn-
There is dOubIy great need, however,
70 exercise strict Justice. truthfuIness
and care for the interests of others this
day. for both planets are maIenc accord
ing 10 astrOlogy, toward deceit and
LI!cNeEEs OF efforts TO gain money, DO
sluonr honor or other advantage by any
means except open and frank ones
II VIII be well in this period 10 re-
press any tendency toward effusiveness
ia language and 10 speak briefly and 10
the Point IN all important matters.
Inc sign IS good for hiring people.
traselnS' dealing with superiors, and
advising with AGED persons.
There Is q good s.ugury, also, over all
matters connected with the earth and
soil.
Persons with this birth-date are under
q rule held by astrOIogv to make for
SobcIety OF demeanOr and faiLhfuIness-
There is an indication that success viii
come through friends in this twelve
month
Caildzen born TODAY are under signs
that Indicate leaning toward religion.
ana q reverence for custom and tradI-
lions
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
CARE IS NECESSARY
IN FEEDING INVALID
Simplest Food Can Be Made En-
jOyable by Proper Attention
and Service.

The china for the invaIid's morning
meal, especially when the latter IS
served IL the bedroom, should be dainty
n every detail The siunle food pre-
pared in the simplest way IS twice as
tempting II properly served
The question Of the right kind OF tray
FOR bedroom use IS the first c0usfdera-
ton, and one made Of papier-mache,
painted In white and gold. IS a good
background for almost any style OF
china u has the advantage also OF be-
ing light II weight
The hospital table 50 made as TO
swing over the bed when IN use and 10
fold I'D when not. IS the hest kind OF
table on which 10 place the tray
In regard 20 the china Itself, taste
varies 4 pretty idea and one pleasing
10 the patient 10 whom harmony means
so much Is 10 choose that which CORE
spends in tone as nearly as possible TO
the hanEinEs and bed coverings Rose
color. IL not too bright, + attractive,
blue is always acceptable, and a. comb
nation OF white and gold Is both cheer
IuI and restful-
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
Il Little Bedtime Tales By EDITH HAvENs =.

ing his hands above his head as II 70
catch t. And M MinOt tossed It to-
ward him
The ball Ianded-pIunk-On Wayland- s
head and he shrieIled with laughter
AIr-. 9dinOt picked 1t Up and then he gave
it mighty kick
Away II sailed high in the sir and
spinning over and over
Wayland raced after It as It landed
with a bounce a short distance away.
Then he started to kick it and how
Mr.. NFfnOt laughed when his foot missed
Il and the little chap sat down suddenly
upon the ground
But finally after trying two or three
times wayIand learned how to kick
the bah and then what fun he and his
father had
One time he kicked it way over the
back fence
cant begin to tell you VIII splen-
I'D times WayIand had with his new
-ift after that and sometime, he says,
after he grows up he Is sClng TO be
CAPTAIN Of a football team
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
TO MARRY
ALL THE YEAR ROUND

The lucky and unIucky months IL
which 10 begin @ matrimonial career
are set forth in the appended verses;
Marry when the year is new.
Always loving, kind and true
When February birds do mate
You may wed. nor dread your fate
II YOU wed when March winds blow.
Jov and sorToW both YOU D know
Marry in April when YOU can,
JOY for maiden and Tor man
Marry in the month OF May
You VIII surely rue thaa day
Marry when June roses blow,
over land and sea your so
Those who I'm July DO wed
Must labor always for their bread
Whoever wed IN. August he
Many change are sure to see.
Marry in Senrember'S shine.
Eour living viii be rich and fine
II in October YOU do rlarrv-
love VIII come, but riches larry
II YOU we'd IL bleak November
Only Joy VIII cone, remember
When December SHOWS fan fast-
Harry, and true love VIII last
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
EASY WORK TO CLEAN
HUSBANDS OLD TIES
No Need 10 Throw Them AWAY
When They Become
SOiled.

Husbands ties need not be cast Into
the ashcan as soon as they show the
least little sign OF being soiIed.
Why not take a soft cloth and some
benzine and elem them so as TO make
them appear new?
Yes in handling this oil extreme care
IS required. so If you want To guard
against explosions keep il as far away
from FIRE as you can.
When cleaning the ties you can lay
them nat on a piece or wrapping paper,
not printed paper, and with the cloth
aT'j cleaning fluid administer a good
SECURING
Do not be afraid OF spelling silks, as
-Eev viii not be injured II the least in
-lCt, their TeJuVenatIOn VIII be mar
vel Gus, and il win open your eyes 70
80 Item OF economy that In some homes
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
JEWELRY
IS VERY MUCH WORN
Gems Which Match the Dress in
Color Thought TO Be
Effective.

Americans have so long been held VI
70 ridicule for wearing precious Jewels
with morning dress that Il viii relieve
the minds OF the social aspirants 20
know that nowadays there has been
evolved a special form Of jewels for
daytime use
Afternoon jewelry IS the name given
these new effects which are produced
IN handWrOUght metals, semi-pTeCiOus
stones. and the best OF the French
ieweiTy-
stones matching OF harmoniZiuE with
any costume are not hard 10 find and
are very elective when worn 50.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
1IiIk Diet

airs Pearl HI shall be very pleased
20 give you a brief outline Of the mill,
diet a partial milk diet means that
patients must drink four quarts Of sweet
milk daily and eat one neal. which
Acids and sweets are forbidden II YOU
wish 20 take the entire milk diet daily
you must drink six gEarts OF sweet
milk daily and eat nothing AT all on
the first treatment You VIII gain in
flesh anywhere from two TO four pounds
every seven days The complete milk
Diet causes YOU TO gain from four TO SIX
pounds weekly. Take q ElassfuI OF milk
every half or thTee-QuarJeTs Of an hour
during the day until your supply is cZ-
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
Affection Not
To Be COmpeued.

Vain hope The FIRE is out on the al
tar and YOU cannot kiudle into fame the
dead ashes when the Elusive some
thing that attracted q man 70 q wO-
man IS gone from her for him II IS Ike
a lost perfume, OF the eftervescenCe Of
a bottle Of champagne You cannot re
sfst II Pr0babIy-nay dCUbtleEs-in
most cases the man regrets the lost at
traction Just as much and as bitterly as
the woman does Il e a. great a craE-
e45v 20 the man to cease TO- love the
woman he has chosen as 10 ~ 20 her 20
cease to be loved, but he ClUIot com
pei his affection nor force himself 70
thrill because Il Is his duty 10 thrill ar
his yvife's kiss
Therefore, with sorrow I say 20 ny
correspondent that there Is no known
system by which she can break the bank
Of love L is q game that has no rules.
and IN which precedeDts do not count Il
IS the greatest gamble on earth, which
* the reason that men and women
never tire OF stalking their all upOn It
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
MOTHERS FIRST AID
URGENT IN NURSERY
How to Take Care of Little Burns Bruises Sngs Nose
Beedings, and Other Ills No Less Important
Than Simple to Learn

THERE are mothers who, while
equal 10 the daily nursery tasks.
find themselves entirely unable TO
meet the smallest emergency
Women are always more or less likely
10 lose their heads" during an emer-
Eency under any circumstances. but
when the woman happens 10 be a
mother, and the "'emergency.'' what
ever II may be. Is threatening the life
OF her child, il is indeed hard for her
TO collect her faculties, and do what has
10 be done quickly enough TO save the
day.
II is well 10 have a general idea OF
what should be done in some OF the
emergencies that may arise II any
household, and 10 have plan OF action
decided upon before the event actually
takes place For instance, any child
may burn himself, and all children are
likely TO have sudden. -earaches, nose
bIeeds, or stings- 1t IS hardIy. possible
Tor mother TO live through all the
years Of nursery life without seeing her
children at some time or other suffer
ing FROM a burn, ora severe bruise-
Indecision OF lack OF promptness may
in such an emergency cause q great deal
Of unnecessary suffering TO the child,
therefore Il is vel for the mother 10
know what TO do.
Bum Most
Sickening Pain.
No pain is more sickenIng and -ex-
crucfating than thst which comes from
= burn Therefore the first thing 70
DO, should child be severely burned.
IS 10 deadeu the pam IN some way or
other All thoughts Of cure must be
se-ordzrv Cover HE burned z-z-a
with lard or CosmOline- and then with
cotton batting 20 exclude the air II
any clothing should De found fastened
10 the burn cut IL away Never tear
or puH at Il If necessary. leave the
material fastened TO the burn until IL
comes OF OF itself If the child is
suffering very greatly, Eive him a little
whisky and water AID make him lie
down until yOu can summon a doctor.
who VIII tell yOu how to dress the
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
How One Man
Expressed It

IN speaking Of such case 2 man said
not iOns aso to me- II have never
worked as hard at anything IN my life
as have at trying 10 fall IN love with
Sally She il everything in the world
that comes up TO my ideal Of a perfect
wOman-gOOd looking. gracious. vel
bred, intelligent, Industrious. domestic,
entertaining. and charming. ] enjoy her
society but 20 save my life I cant get
up one thrOb Of sentiment over her
is Il not ghs-StIy 70 think how much
the sport Of fate we are N such mat
teTs2 ] cannot love this good woman
. that I 50 admire and yet the chances
are that some day I shall go crazy over
some weak, vain little fool. and mary
her, and she VIII make me miserable
ever after But 7 am helpless 70 love
Is / shall be uoWertesS 10 keep from
4 loving when I meet the one Woman
Il IS one OF the most pathetic things
I n life that we cannot win iCve- nor re
call 81 when we have lost d, any more
than we could a wiidinS bird that has
escaped from our hand
This IS what makes 50 heart reudinglg
futile the Efforts Of women 10 hold men
sweetheart has grown Indifferent 10 her.
ana who neEiscts her, tries 10 draw him
back 10 her by her tears and prayers, by
her abaseme1t Of herself before him, = y
her frantic clIuglnE 10 him The vie
whose husband has ceased 20 care foT
I her who mas become cold and callous
10 her seeks 5y a Thousand little Couue--
-iesr BY trying 20 NIKE herself loOll
Young AGAIN. by attempting 90 surround
MIN with more home comforts 10 turn
him once more into the lover
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
DAILY FASHION TALK -
~ ~ TO TINES READERS
4 Smart Suit of Ketveteen

D 9TH velvet and
Il velveteen are
being much used
for street cos
TUNES. This one
includes a vest OF
broCade. while the
color IS amethyst
IN one Of the new
shades The re-
vers and collar are
faced with silk,
and the cOmbina-
ton OF materials IS
smart, while the
color IS one Of the
most fashionable
possible The skirt
is Of the new sew
en- Eored sort, TAX
ing straight lines
and folds. Il can
be finished with q
habit back, or
with inverted
Mats. All suiting
materials viii be
found appropriate
for the design, and
rou sh finished
cloths are having
great vogue CHev-
lot with collar and
revers Of velvet. or
Of the material
braided. would be
exc eedinsIy hand
sorls and in The
height OF style
For the generally
useful suit, any
rough mis- h g d
cloth IN a dark
color. with collar
and ers OF
br0adcloth OF the
material trimmed
with bands OF
braid, would make
an excellent effect
II the plain skirt
Is not liked. II can
be finished with a
cuf or with bands
Of wide braid
The quantity OF
material required
for the coat for
the medium size
viii be ~ y6s- .
inches wide Gl
y6s. q, OF rs yds-
81 with 4 yard
any width FOR the
vest, with . yard
OF silk for reveTs
and collar
For the skirt
viii be needed %
yards y inches
wide. SIS yards a
or ~ yards =, for
velvet or other
material with up
and down. but for
material without
figure or nap ~
ards = inches
WI "a, ~ Yards -
or 35z yards - viii
be sufficient
A May bfanton
pattern 65S9. sizes
- 10 - inches bust.
or OF the skirt gs12,
sizes . 10 3 waist,
can De obtained at
Goldeuberg s
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
RIGHT GIRL CAN WE'D
ANYONE SHE PLEASES
Trade Secret But Love Is Not Explainable and
They Have Right to It.
By DOROTHY DIX.

II there is anything that a woman can
really do 20 win a mans love Love IS
q gift Of the gods, bestowed or With
held, Enthusiastically, whimsicalIy, with
out regard to rhyme or reason
Love Not
ExplainabIe.
No man on earth knows Why he
loves; why some particular woman at
tracts him and another leaves him in
different why his pulses thrill At the
very rustic Of one ~oman-s skirts and
he would not turn his head 70 look a.
another, though she sat o. his side all
day. why the cold. commonplace word
OF one woman is treasured in his mem
DRY, while he fOrgets the passionate de-
vOtion Of another It Is q question q
nature. Of personal magnetism q that
strange instinct OF selection tat Ne
do not understand, however r. Ich we
may recognize IL
a woman's worth, her intelligence, her
looks even have very little 10 do with
mans falling IN love with her, and 50 Il
IS IN vain that she zdOrnS herself Tor
him OF shows of her Wit before him, or
stands around IN q Stalned-ElaS5 aL-1-
tuCe. II she has for him the rnysterl-
Gus attraction that IS the real fnsDirs-
ton Of all love he VIII seek her out
with all OF her faults upon her head,
and If she has no magnetism for him be
viii pass her by though she were the
embodiment Of al the virtues
Nor can any man fali in love to order
If he could there would BE- very many
more suitable and happy marriages IN
the world, because many man sees iu
a woman the kind OF q wife that he
knows he should NARY. but Re simply
cannot bring himself 20 follow his head
instead OF his heart in the matter
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
10 Promote Growth Of Lashes.

To Promote Growth Of Lashes.
K L D--EyeIashes should not be
clipped after the tenth year. To secure
bewlderins fringe, anoint evelid
edges with sesame oil once OF twice a
day BE careful not TO get any in the
eye itself COlorIess eyeIzshes can be
stained black BY the application OF the
following dye
EYELASH STAIN
Cum ara bic--------- & 7ra~Hr-c
India ink - : draoF7rrg
hoSeFsa-leF ---.-------------.-- .. ! pint
Powder the ink and gum then trf-
turate small Quantities OF the powder
with TOSewaJer tin a Uniform black
liquid results. absolutely free from
ErauUles. Then put the liquid ia a
bottle and pour over II the remainder Of
fully
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
Etiquette

Z. c. KIT is not customary for a
woman TO assist 3 man with his over
coat when he IS leaving her house after
q call. Neither is II the custom for a
woman TO take q mans arm on the
street unless she IS an elderly woman
and needs his support
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

The following articles are estimated
10 cost I cent One teaspOOnful of
wine, teaSpOOnful OF vanilla, teaspoon
fuI Of olive oil, two Of tea, one OF soda,
one Of spices, two of cream of tartar
salt and pepper are usually used IN
too small quantities 10 be estimated
For 2 cents. one tablespoonful Of
brandy, one Tablespoonful Of grated
chocolate, one carrot. one turnip. one
large onion, one tablespoonful Of
coffee, one tablespoonful Of gelatin.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
COST OF ARTICLES
USED IN COOKING

often the housekeeper wants TO
count up the cost % any meal or
especial article and Is unable to do
so because when supplies are bought
in q quantity It is hard to estimate
the value Of the amount used, and
a table OF average costs is useful
The cost of. some articles may vary
a little in different localities.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

Boiled ApPIes-These aEe much more
delicious than baked applies though
they 90 not sound 50 attractive Core
half 2 dozen apples Place IN covered
kettle with q Cupful. OF sugar, and half
cover with hot wafer Boil until tender
Serve either with cream OF with the
Juice alone.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

wound later on In a case Of severe
ourTs1 carry the child at once 10 a
hospital Were he can be attended 10
py a physician, for extensive burns are
s.,i5ie tiiiies followed by general collapse
''Lla not a minute should be lost.
MANY little children are made mar
l!ES py sudden attacks Of bleeding from
the nose. At the first sign Of an atrac,z
make the child lie fat on his back.
and then put a small piece Of ice upon
tfe prlaSe Or his nose. II this does
10y STOP the bleeding, plug the nostriI
VIII absorbent cotton If il does not
Yield 10 this treatment hot mustard
tOOJ batn has Ofeen been found TO stoor.
II when all other remedies have failed
AS noSe-bleediES usually occurs in
nervous ard highly eXCitabIe children.
II IS a wise thing to keep such children
quiet and try not to let them get over
Ilred- II is. eXhausting to any child,
noWeEeT strong and healthy he may be.
20 suffer from too much Of this bleed
ING rom the nose. and IL should be
stopped as soon as possible, and not
accepted as a necessary and harmless
evil
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
THE TIMES INQUIRY COLUMN

haUsted- Sip the milk very slowly. as
o-leT' wise an attack OF biliOusness may
eusue. Avoid consultation By raKIur
MILO vegetable Cathartics. After yGu. a re
used 10 the treatment you can disc5n-
luue them
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

Carrie C--Fine oatmeal Is s8Id by
most groceries, but If YOU cannot secure
IT the ordinarily rolled oats vii have
10 DO
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
StIngs and
Bruises SOOthed-

There is but one thing to do for stings
and bruises Apply hot or cold com
presses 10 the spot al once. Only ex-
IRENE heat or cold VIII give the desired
result, which Is TO alIay Inflammation
and reduce swelling. We have all heard
or the wonderful benefits 10 be derived
from plantain leaves. butter. clay and
even an OysteT-bUt these favorite do
nestle remedies have in reality only
one power. which is that they carry and
retain heat or cold
They should never be used. for they
may hold germs or dirt and be an added
injury Instead OF any real alienation
to the hurt To apply hot congresses.
III q bowl with boiling water add q
drop OF two OF listeTIne or witch hazel,
or some other such well-kuouu anti
septic wash, and put several small
TyadS Of absorbent cotton into a. Wiring
out one at a time, partially dry, and
lay Il on the brUtSe or sting and hold
TIL the heat has gone Put II back IN
the bowl and use. another Keep this
I'D for at least fiEteeG minutes or you
VIII nave no results A lump OF ice
used in the same way makes the cold
compress They are equally valuable
Il. most cases.
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
Poem Wanted

VII some one be 50 good as 10 send
me the poem Mother Shipmau's
F Prophecy. for publication IN the series
Of Poems Women Should knOw2
The Washington times., 1910-12-05
Daily Horoscope
The stars incline, but do zos
compeL0
Tuesday, December 8, 1910.

Now Speaks the Signs That Wen
i Is % Buy or Sell
The Washington times., 1910-12-05

CFtmped POtat0es-Potat0es boiled in
salJ water and squeezed through a press
with holes made for the purpose are
very light and fluffy and attractive
looking Serve with cream sauce il it
does not appear elsewhere in the course,