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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
The Care Of
Household Linens
Few Housewives Can Tell Good Table
cloths and Sheets That Wear Well
Frem Those Got Up Fer Show.

- CR great grandmother would
Dc delighted could they but
aee the almost veneration
which the woman OF today
who knows whats what has for Z
nrecious heirloom I'm the shape OF q
handsome tabiecioth The ladies' Of
long ago went abroad TO purchase
their linens armed with a magnifying
glass through which the threads were
scanned to SEQ whether they Law FIAT
and close, a. well behaved threads
shnuld do
Then they would wet corner Of the
material with the tips Of their dainty
flnerra. expecting 70 see tho moisture
appear very quickly on the other aide.
FinaIly. a. I last test. they .would
crslmple = corner Of the linen to make
sare there was no dressing OF chalk.
ernn the threads egain 70 % certain
hat warp and woof we're Of equal
quality, And then. no doubt. they would
insist Dpon hsiyinK the sir<n ~ weight
~ nnAnv dollars worth 6f linen does
q naodsrn ears sound rather queer. but
n this mathod 0f purchase were still
n vpAue thare would be linens without
AduitfratJtns or chalk to hand down
10 4randdAuGhters
~1hk wise housewife or today. having
sSrdpised = Koodiy store or linen. strives
= keep the supply az higi water mark
q persscetnn, She buys In small guam
st!sses, q fair price every year. and IN
snls wav TINT urcon1f0rtable pecuii-
sef1ev flnen has % koins SAIL II once
- when there u IN extra cali upon
ns Aouaehnid purss. r. avoided. Make
u . rule - put All new ana freshly
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

nCzrNC the winter months the win
dows are apt to get frosted over
and look very ugly. To remedy TINS
they should first be cleaned and rub
bed with pure giycerin. Polish Hgntly
with a clean dry cloth and the win
dows will keep clean for weeks
p spread butter easily on the thin
nest bread in cold weather have a cup
OF boiling water handy. into which dip
the point OF the knife each time before
cutting a piece s-om the butter THIS
renders n lust right for spreading
evenly New bread or cake may be
cut without Jagged edges II the blade
of the knife used be heated for sec
ond-
When hanging up the broom or dust
brush or dustpan use fine wire iu-
stead OF cord It not only looks better
and wears longer than cord. which Is
soon soied. but is much easier to hang
the article up by. The time saved In
slipping the wire over the hook will
more than repay one for the trouble OF
providing e.
One woman makes her gloves last
longer by turning the dngers wrong
side ort when the gloves are new and
pasting small strips OF court plaster
over the seams II II probable that
most OF Ne would not be that painstnk-
ing. but X new gloves make an appre-
ciabie hole in one.s pocketbook the
scheme might be worth trying.
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In Japan the wife! is inferior TO her
husband and also to his parents. with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
Helps In the
Household

FOR keeping clothes white put In the
boiler three or four slices OF lem
on when the water Is cold II will do
no injury to the clothes. but VIII
whiten them beautifully.
II new gloves are placed between
folds OF damp towel for an hour be-
fore being worn they are much easier
to put on. The damp causes the hid
to become more pliahis 30 that the
gloves win stretch to the required
shape without cracking or splitting.
A LAUNDRY HINT.
When doing up cellars and cuffs put
them IN cold starch made by mixing
two tablespoonfuls Of starch with one
pint of cold water Just before IRON
ing rub on each article a little soap.
then with o clean white damp rag
rub lightly ON the right s1de n tfttis
prepared chalk. The iron with glide
along aud will give = lovely giosA
DON'T DARN STOCKINGS.
Darning stockings used to be a prev
nfent industry. bur nowadays parAnin-
inx the useful articles has taken tt
place In q measure. Clever mothers
have proved 10 their satisfaction that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

their threats treated The manager OF
the company conceived the idea OF
bringing tho mountain to Mahommed
by establishing what he calls an in
falatoriurnr on the premises. which In
novation l. nothing more or less than
a thoroughly equipped throat hospital
The work II under the direction OF .
famous New York throat specialist
and q trained nurse. This innovation
has created an era In opera. and It d
likely that other great permanent or
ganizations will follow the lead.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
!. TO WASH coRsETs.

Some people Instead Of washing tko
cnrsets when they get soiied send fh1
to the cleaners or. worse still. tl
them away But with iittis ce
corscts can be washed At home Ne15
successfully.
First OF all. rip the front -
both sides and take out the Nt4e3
those are left III iron mold stalnn
them to soak for five minutes
dissolve some soap Jelly. nan0
stsredding half ! pound of beat l b.
soap in one quart az hniling ~ y ~
sinmering until dissolved n ~
ter. q IN
Two tabIespoonsuis Of 1eify &
gallon az water II usually nufslclA
very hard water may Tsqllar
Put the corsets Ia tbs sud4
them 10 soap TOR nya Hitnne
spread them on board and IN ~!
with q well scaped nailhFusl
them occa sionaily Into ~
move the ioosened ART.
When autte clean kinn4 w.
baths nf warsm water M
drip dry When aia1oe II
the Inside with i cool ~
~ d thorough atrtuE RAr14
ateeix and ter than t1e
II these directiuhs ~
e1srsets t.slt Ntz,essp liS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

sunbonnes wire frame or ot,e %
mttffner's canvas IL first covered WITH
whita chiffon Over the crown - ar
ranged loosely q covering OF hand en-
hroidered handkerchief linen Of the
sheerest quality. dsttcAtUtyE worked IN
eyeiet holes and tiny sprays OF How
ers Then the ffoppy brim is adjusted.
the inner facing being OF plated lace
and the outer covering OF the hand
embroidered linen buttonholed at the
edge In dainty scallops Wide. SOFT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

the
Is
Lit
Musings ef Elinor Hite

TT seems tn me. mere woman. that
the charm OF girl lies not In
beauty. but In individuality. " she
could be brought TO understand that
fact II isn't the details that count
II Ia m Trilby said. THE aItogether"--
her carriage. her manner. her voice.
her expression: In short. her~els-that
makes or unmakes her charm
II II the woman then. who has the
courage 10 hN herself thar attracts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
a HINT ron ENGAGED COUPLES.

lie Wise yOuaS Suupic WtlO ais nol
blessed With too many Ut this worlds
goods and who airs going to face this
future together with tina II good plan
10 nave SELF DENIAL money box and
occasionally arot into It the money
N MICH might % spent on little 1aunis
which every xiri iooks forward ~.
There's no neeu To ~ lOu self denying.
az moderate amusement h = real tonic.
put II Jack puts the money away that
sometimes hs meant 10 spend On now
ers or the the&tsr and Jill doss likewise
with the money she spends On chocolate
or chitTons there win De found 10 Do
quite nice sum AZ the end VI the year
In lha -selt dental. box. which can De
iaid our eventually IN tho new nome
THE NEW SHIRT WAISTS.
TIE ias s:3gslsS shirt waist is dis
u.,csixeiy cNSercnt from those we have
been wearlnA ali winter. The new feasS
tare " to Da found In the shoulder.
which ii is.ucn wider. Do not tnagfns
that this e:fact inAy be obtained BY
cuttirg Il. 4 shoulder seam extra long
that IN 10 say. ~ running II down on
sae arsn Il can't. The proper width
must be given by the correct line az the
ssa.sss.iGr s4am. otherwise the sleese
- Ass,t b. properly put IN and will
1ftNsp N MI ugly way over the arm
atSynEa IN. i a. nkfiug ,thorauaaslr 4 harnar
made appearances % the shirt waist
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

The finished linen IL glossy. smooth
and OF tust the riGht stiffness Linen
so treated will last tor many. many
years
Thin places IN linen should be darn
cd with fIns sewing COTTON h$fors tney
reach the +F1uieys stage. Sheets thssa
in the middle should be turned. outer
edge inward. and finely scanned N order
10 avoid an Irritating ledge. Worn Ia
bie~Joths can be cut down Into tray
cloths. table napkins and dciiies
Accidents ara responsible for stains
on the linen. carelessners - IRONING
for scorches. nsglect and disuse for
yrffdew ana the yellow tint 20 often
thought unavoidable.
A stain treated while stiil wet -
eneier 70 rennve than when dry PUT
.sIt II once on ! fruit stain. When
the table N cleared rub little sAlt IN
with 4 slice OF lemon. hold tho stain
over basin and pour boiling water
through.
4 ecorch 10 . serions accident rs the
threads OF the iinen are weakened. To
remove this put on \ paste o. starch
and rub II IN with an onion For
really bad sccrch make q paste OF
fuller'a earth and vinegar Add = little
dry SOAP to this and rub the paste INTO
The Ecorct with an onion, Let u dry
ana repeat II necessary
Mild~w at long standing can general
" be removed BY rubbing with dry
soap and starch mixed to = paste and
rubbed In with q raw potato. Put the
linen In the sun and the stain will DIS
DAPHNE DEAN.
WIFE WHO HELPED HUSBAND.
Some u the greatest men have as-
cribsd their worldly succesS ~ well -
their happiness 10 their wives.
The celebrated sculptor F'laxman
married Anne Wenmats 4 charming
and tovabie woman. who said. when her
husband told her that Sir Joshua Rey-
nolds expressed his opininn that mar
riage had ruined his future carver ~
an artist: y will never have 4 said that
Anne Wenman ruined John riaxman!
tor an artist. * great Artist
you small be and visit Rome.
sBut howy.' asked FlAxman.
s.yvork and eccnolnixe. said his wife.
For fsve years Mrs Flaxsaan prae-
sicsd the most unselfish ccon0nty. and
AZ tast her efforts were rewarded. and
tha Aevsn years that Fiaxman speslt
rsudyin9 IL Rome firmly este hiished hts
n after life n = rrsat sculpts.t.
aud he MtwNyr acknowledged his w,tv's
AexAkinr ha6. pract3esilx, founded IT.
futurs succsss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

Appetizing Variations III the Cooking !
Familiar Vegetables

BY spoonfuIs into hot huttsr ~
ing oil and dry.
POTATOES WITH cHGG1l
spin irish potatoes which hnvD
baked and sprinkle with efat46
return to the oven long enough -
cheese to melt Serve hot IA
4 ~ s82|
FISH soUFFLE. III
Make a white sauce Of two t6
sponnfuIs Of butter. two tabi4spo
Of flour. one cupfui Of milk Da5e
pepper to taste and one teaspoNslt1t
onion fuic~, When cooked pour
two eggs with the votks well
then add one cupful Of whys
steamed twenty minutes ana
When slightly cooled add two
with the whites s,ifTsy beaten.
from twenty to thirty minutes 4!
LOBSTER cRE0L &. 1s3
Have ready one heapinr pint ~ III ~
ster meat. fresh or canned. Heat r.
tablespoonful Of butter. add ons tA
spoonful OF chopped onion. one &xe
pepper seeded and chopped nys~
half cupful OF rich tomato pMMe1
Cook for Ave minutes, then ma 9
cupful of clear chicken broth, c0nk
five minutes longer then ada th~ ~ ~
ster and salt to taste. A. soon ~ ~
lobster is heated through It r. reaAy ~
serve. "
A VEGETARIAN OUTLET.
Four hard boiled eggs. one and oss4s
haif pound of field mushrooms. thru
-rabtcsunurrrr.x=.r atrr.--r--
-four. one ounce of butter and . ptncN
OF salt To make the outlet peel a.
mushrooms and cook them Tor ~
minutes I'm the water Drain ana CHEZ
them with tha eggs Add=huetef ~
liduid and thicker with the rice noutE
stirring IN the chopped egg ana nruslt-
room Press the mixture into c1tte(
tins. and when cold turn out and IN
Serve with peas and mint sauce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

paraffln rubbed over the heels. soles
and toes OF stockings when they are
new fmpart q strength TO the threads
that doubles their wearing qualities
This Ia boon to many an overbur-
dened woman to whom the darning
Is the last straw required to make the
day more than she can bear.
& =
II is not generally known that cab
bage viii be a better color and also
that no smell win be present while
cooking It II. when Il n boiled TOR
about ten minutes. the water IL poured
OF and fresh boiling water added. II
then being cooked In the usual way
until done.
TO STONE RAtStNS.
Pour boiling water over the raisins.
let them stand for q few minutes and
drain the water on and you will md
that the stones can be quickly and
easily squeezed out from the stem end
without taking away the flavor.
TO MAKE ORANGE FlAvoRiNc.
When only rile juice of an orange or
lennon is required don't throw away
the fruit itself Crate the rind on .
plate. mix It with q little powdered
sugar and let 1t dry IN front Of the FIRE.
When II is dry crush II with a rolling
min and store in an air tight tin and 1t
il ready to use a. = fiavortng instead
OF lemon or orange essence.
q &
ORANGE oMELET.
Peel and slice In long strips three
oranges and dust 4 little sugar over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

The woman who complains that her
husband Is becoming rude and incon-
sfderate would better notice IL her own
stock OF 'pleaxes." 'thank yous" and
al beg your pardons" has not run low.
II probably has.
One effect Of the prevailing high cost
of living win be to reduce the size ot
families
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
DON'T DARN STOCKINGS.

THE picture shows the 'inhaiafori-
um" recently installed at the CASH
no. New York city. The strain on the
voices OF the company is very severe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
The Latest Theatrical Fad
The Inhalatorium

In The Chocolate Soldier" now run
ming at this theater. and It became
necessary for members OF the chorus
and some Of the principals to have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
Here's the
"Chantecler"

A Ii the rage In Paris now q ~!
"Chantecler' hat. modelled n hcM&
or OF Edmond Rostand's new pt4x. kl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
/ retty Hats From Paris


satin ribbon OF n. delicious pale rose
pink IL drapcd about the crown and
tied In an Alsatian bow Mt the side.
from which depend ends that hang 10
the end OF milady's curls that fan be-
low her shoulders At the side. inn
n1ediateIy above the fiat bow. II a chou
OF moss green velvet. the unusual
French touch that sets a Rue de Ia
Pafx creation miles away from those
Of less aristocratic origin. This bon
net in . smart New York establish
nlent Ii valued at s25. and a five dollar
bill or less win produce the same sort
OF creation II made at home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

More OF the grownup style Is the 10
verified basin shaped hat worn by our
dainty model The straw Is OF the
fancy tuscan variety In straw color
with cabochon ornaments Of the same
material that In their highly polished
state resemble big pear shaped pearls.
And. In passing. would say that this
tuscan braid may be purchased in all
widths colors and patterns. and. given
a frame. the making Of such q creation
as the one I am exploiting Is an easy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

them. Beat the yolks Of three eggs and
stir into them two tablespoonfuis OF
sugar. the same Of orange juice ana
the grated rind OF two oranges. Aod
to this mixture the well whipped whites
Of the eggs and place quickly INTO
hot buttered omelet pan When the
onelet is set and commencing to orown
lay the slices OF orange on the top. foid
over and serve at once with castor suE-
n sprinkled over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
IT ISN'T EASY

TT ISN'T EASY
To apologize.
s To take advice.
To be unseIfish.-
To be charitable
To be considerable.
To endure success.
To admit mistakes.
TO obey conscience.
To forgive and forget
To think and then act.
To be content with little.
To accept Just rebukes gracefully.
TO value character above reputation.
To discriminate between sham and
real
But II pays!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

NOW that the prices Of meat arc 20
nigh many housewives are ar
ranging their meals without meat or
are substituting some vegetable dish
to take its place Among the dishes
without meat which, win NOT be found
wanting by those who are devoted to
flesh food are the following:
~ ~
QUAKER CABBAGE.
Take a medium sized fresh head Of
cabbage and cut into quarters dis
carsiing the outer green leaves Cut
nut the heart. wash and drain dry Put
into q kettle and cover with boiling
water to which 81, tablespoonful, OF snit
and y reant feasroonfni ut soda have
been added After II commences "
hnil rer1ove fi,fs fsovcr and r,ofe rapidly
for twcrfv-f1ve minutes when tender
poiir OF the wafer and drain In col
andrr. nressirr with a rlate to,set out
every dror Of water Prt bock IN the
kettle with a fahiesnn1nf1l of hiltter
and = large frerponnf,iI of -four stirred
together Add a scant teaspoonfs,i Of
salt. q little pepper md half eurfn'
of milk Let the milk hoii mr. through
the cabbage. cuttine through several
times with a knife. then rencve from
the fire and serve.
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CELERY PATTiEs.
Wash the celery and cut In half fnrh
pieces. boil until tender and drain.
Add two tablespoonfuls Of butter ara
season with salt and pepper. then MI
bake In patty shells and put In
brisk oven for five minutes, Serve
with sauce made of one-haf CUP OF
tfst,- -eeIery- wal Ter, ~-esiP es-faiIR-
three fabiespoonful~ each Of butter
and -four and add salt to taste.
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SQUASH FRlTTERS.Z
To two cups of mashed dry winter
squash add one cup OF milk. two Wen
beaten eggs. one teaspoonful or salt.
little pepper and one heaping teaspoon
of hokipv poxyder Beat well ana drop
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

In Japan the wife is inferior TO her
husband and also to his parents. with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
CELERY pATTlEs.
SQUASH FRlTIERs.

To two cups of mashed dry winter
squash add one cup OF milk. two Wen
beaten eggs. one teaspoonfuI or salt.
little pepper and one heaping teaspoon
Of baking powder Beat well ana drop
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26
70 MAKE ORANGE FlAvoRiNe.
ORANGE oMELET.

Peel and slice In long strips three
oranges and dust little sugar over
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

;R great grandmother would
Dc delighted could they but
ses the Almost veneration
which the woman OF today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-26

| BY spoonfuIs into HOT buttsr ~
ing oil and dry.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-05
'BILL|KENS' WILL GATHER
At VENICE AND SMILE
Los Angeles Club Plans a Joyous
Outing, Including Old
Time Minstrel Show

VENICE, Nov 4.-If any one ap-
pears on the streets here tomorrow
and wears a long face instead of a
happy smile it will not be the fault OF
the Billikens of Los Angeles, who VIII
come here for their annual outing
The committee in charge of the pro-
gram for the afternoon and evening
has announced that every one will be
compelled to have q good time ana
one of the main requirements Will be
that every one must smile. Practical
ly the full membership of the Billlken
club, which approaches the 800 hgurt,
is expected to participate in the fes-
tivities.
There will be all sorts of games and
beach enjoyments provided for the
Billikens. Bathing, dancing, fishing,
racing and eatables are to be the chief
features of the daylight part of the
program. In the evening at the Ven
ice auditorium the cub will present
Down Mobile Bay" recently success
fully given at the Gamut auditorium
at Los Angeles. The same persons
will take part in this minstrel show.
Included in the cast are the follow
ing: b. T. Hagen, interlocutor; r. H.
Richardson, Karl Lobdel, Harold Mel
VILE Charles Deaves, George Heaney,
Karl 6paulding, end men; Geore Mead,
Clyde Pembroke, j. Carroll, e. f. NC
Gowan, ballad singers; John l.. Rich
ardson, William Freeman, r. B. Turn
bull, C. 70. Taylor, Paul Shapiro c. w.
Hopkins, r. Twombly, I. B. Benjamin,
Alfred J. Pierce, J. Nightingale, H..
H. Iasigi, John Kaik, Harry Goodwin,
AL Leach and A. McNally, chorus.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-05
FL RODEO CLUB GUESTS
DANCE AMID PENNANTS
Throng at Affair in Hotel Virginia
Among Largest in LONG
Beach Records

LONG BEACH, Nov. 4.-The decora-
tions in the Hotel Virginia for the
Ell Rodeo clubs informal ball tonight
were the most attractive with which
the ballroom ever has been graced and
the crowd was one of the largest ever
assembled In the hotel for a social
function. Sven hundred invitations
had been sent out. A huge ball in
green and white, the club colors, was
suspended from the ceiling; a triangle,
the club emblem, with the word wei
come" in green incandescent lights,
was at one end of the hall and flowers
and palms We're used in profusion, as
were the green and white pennants OF
the club.
The new hotel orchestra furnished
the dance music. Refreshments were
served during the evening. The number
of brilliantly-gowned young women
present was a feature of the ball. A.
A. Vivian, r. N. Vial and Frank Long
composed the committee on arrange
ments and Howard w. Riggs, a club
member, prepared the decorative feat
ures.
The grand march was led by Fred
Hudson and Miss Helen Brown. Con-
spicuous in the assemblage were many
prominent Los Angeles young people.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-05
LONG BEACH ITEMS

LONG BEACH, Nov. An. Yukay-
asu, the Japanese who found the body
of ]. S. Ranous. who was murdered and
buried in a pile of refuse, today re-
ceived the $100 reward offered by r.
b. Ranous of Bakersfield. The jap
anese dropped his fork and ran away
upon uncovering the right foot of the
old man.
The Rev D. j. Snyder, the pastor
of the Trinity Lutheran church, re-
turned a few days ago from Pennsyl-
vanid with his bride. Last night he
and Mrs. Snyder were rendered a re-
ception at the church by the members
1t was stated today at the Pacific
Electric depot that the new East Sew
enth street line would be put into oper-
alton the morning of November 12 The
West Seventh street line may not be
ready by that time.
Because of the inclement weather
the Civic Improvement association
meeting, at which e. o. Edgerton OF
Los Angeles was to speak on "The
Commission Form of Government, .
was postponed from tonight until next
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-05
HORSE THROWS RIDER
ON TRAIL IN CANYON
Thomas Hail. Pioneer Of Pasa-
dena, Injured While on
Trip to Friend

PASADENA, Nov. 5.-Thomas Hall,
pioneer of this city and owner of the
Hall ranch, was brought to his home
yesterday from Tehunga canyon, where
he had been since Tuesady suffering
with clot of blood on the brain. His
condition is serious. No one is allowed
to see him but members of his family
and his brother, Sam Hall of this city.
The injured man had not been heard
from since Monday, when he started
on horseback for the canyon. He was
thrown from his horse Monday evening
on the trail In Fox canyon, and lay
unconscious ten feet below until Tues
day morning, when he was found and
taken to the homo of Thomas Lucas,
his objective point when he left home.
Samuel Hall, who came from the bed
side Of his brother last evening, reports
that with absolute quiet the injured
man no doubt will recover. 1t is
thought danger Of brain fever has
nearly passed.