The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-09-09

Anna Steese Richardson in the Woman
Home Companion for September says
"Polteness j. business asset at the con
mand Of every girl who must earn he
own living" She calls attention TO III
fact that a simple good morning ma
be said in such way as 10 make every
body happy, from the redheaded offic
boy TO the employer who recognizes tn
polite girl as credit TO his office
Thank you.' and please, serve tn
came purpose throughout the day an'
politeness becomes habit.
suppose that Ebert Hubbard hat
about the same thing in mind when h,
selected rs the sentiment for the bacl
cover page for the August Philistlne TIN
quotation, Expose not thyself by four
| footed manners" and the illustration &C
companying il which included mul,
above and pig below-a rather force
| full plea for pollteness.
Young women and men would be better
stocked with this valuable asset, polite
ness. if in childhood they had less four
footed training. Parents and teachers
who have is charge the children of to-
day are largely responsible for the man
ners of our young people OF tomorrow.
The suggestion that we write out in
full vermont" and no longer sign our
selves a. residents of VT" has gone the
rounds and is well worth keeping IN cir
culation. Our brave little state should be
encouraged and dignitied by our treat
ment Every woman and girl may be a
booster Tor Vermont to this extent.
Is there need for note of caution in
regard to the use of some of the modern
silver polshes which come highly recon-
mended, often by those who have never
used them? They are ready to apply, and
do the polishing, as advertised, with little
labor. There is a tendency however, to
continue rubbing after the tarnish is re-
moved, simply because the cloth with the
preparation on it continues to become
blackened. over and over again. Such
polishes may be all right for solid silver,
which is not likely to wear. out in life.
time of rubbing; but the best of plated
ware NAV succumb to their action. If
used at all upon plate, stop rubbing at
once whes the tarnish is removed. Your
reliable jeweler will advise as to what is
best to use in cleaning silver and plated
ware. so that the beautiful finish of the
pieces may be preserved as long as
possible.
C0luOn DTOduclOlH Vi HHtst uudiity VIII
be much used the coming season for hand
some gowns for calling, theater and recep-
ton wear. Some expensive suitings are
shown in the coarse sacking weaves. Silk
cashmere too, is to be used for gowns
for all sorts of dressy evening and day
functions.
Motor bonnets are with us to stay. |
Some will be wanted for motoring, Others
for flying as soon as passenger air ships |
are trife more manageable. The French |
bonnets are many of them made in
form much like the old time hoods, cover |
ing the hair except bit across the |
front, and coming well down at the back.
They are made of corded satin, pulled
,ilk and chiffon cloth with large scarfs
wing at the chin. One end of the scarf
IS sometimes used for veil.
I have read many articles recently
about sour milk as healthful drink. 1t
has long been held by some physicians
hat only sour milk and buttermilk should
)e drunk by those suffering from rheu-
sweet milk nor cream. 1t
S now claimed that the buttermilk and
our milk are not only healthful for such
PERSONS but also for those suffering from
;idney trouble and that they help to hold
n normal health those who are well.
t is said that in Bulgaria where pure
our milk is a popular beverage large
lumber of men and women who are a