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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23
Special Attention to Pongee Waists

Next week, shall have display and sale a recent
shipment of the ideas in Pongee Waists We
slider these waists unusually good values at the price
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23
$3.50 Skirts $7.95

For next week we offer a special lot
of Women's Fine Tailored Wool
Skirts. They are made of highest
grade, imported suitings in black and
plain colors-also, of hard finished
materials in novelty stripes and.
fancy mixtures.
These skirts are all models, OF handsome APP
pearance and good wearing qualities They of a
weight suitable for weaT-either travelling
or for shopping service in FL Paso Regular $1,000
to s12 so Skirts; Extra Special IN ~
next week, choice, 3N
for ~ eOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23
Suiting & Dress Linen
2--Extra Specials--2

45-inch White Shifting Linen, medium
weight, worth CSC a yard; priced
s sSop nsns weeks 48c
Fast Color Dress Linen, % inches
wide, a full range Of colors to choose
rom. This is a very serviceable
quality of linen; we recommend 1t
for c6ildrens wear Regular price
week - L IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23
$3.50 and $500 Waists
$1.OO

You will be agreeably surprised, when
you come Monday and see these waists.
These are, we believe the incest waists
ever sold in Ell Paso for $1.00.
They are fresh new, crisp waistswhite only They are
made good quality and India linonopen front and
open back styles with side ruffles Ihey are dalny
trimmed lace embroidery, and each waist Is neatly
made and beautifully finished
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23

All sizes in the lot, and all OF
the newest styles. Not waist
that would sell regularly for
less than $3.50, and many OF
them are. worth $500. Extra
Special for Monday, and as
long as they last. .-.....--..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-23

The Newest Arrivals In Ready-to- Wear
On Foulard Coats Suits, medium length
(2) Lace Silk Jumpers to be worn over summer
waists.
(3) Flowered Swiss Pettcoats, lace trimmed These
are to 90 under white lingerie dresses
az "Eppo" Silk and Cotton Petticoats-the ideal
smooth-fitting petticoats
81 Sailor Collar, Plaid Swiss Waists-what you viii
want to wear hot days.
The above arrivals viii be specially displayed next
week in the ReadytoWear Section Don't fail to see
them if you appreciate what is real new.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

such important features as brows are
neglected
Massaging the brows and applying
tonics must be in the daily routine of
most women. and those to whom ma.
ture has given pretty shaped brows
must take care of them.
In care of the brows there must be
a special brush. One with bristles no
sitter than those used on a young
baby's head is the kind When the
brows are luxuriant and sufficiently
dark in color. II behooves a woman to
keep them SO. Morning and night she
should put drop Of sweet almond
oil or glycerin on her finge. tip and
rub the finger over one brow. repeat.
ing the application for the other. Then
she should stroke them for two or
three minutes with the brush. This
treatment nourishes the hair follicles.
just as the scalp IS toned by similar
applications. and brushing OF course
acts as II would on the hair on the
head. II may be worth while TO state
that without this treatment brows
which are black and pretty may be
gray and wiry at the age OF fifty.
know one girl who improved her
eyebrows by using a paste made from
the yolk of eggs and sulphur. to which
she added a few drops OF sweet al
mond oil. This paste she made from
teaspoonful of the raw yolk and into
which she put powdered sulphur. as
much as a small pea. A teaspoonful
of sweet almond oil, stirred in drop By
drop, made the paste thin, and this she
spread on her brows every night. The
paste must be kept in the refrigerator
when not I'm use. for the keeping prop
critics OF egg are delicate In the
morning the girl massaged her eye
brows with almond oil. the rubbing
consisting of stroking the hair over
and over again with an oily finger. The
strokes were made the same way. that
in which the hair should grow. This
oil was finally wiped of
When brows are so long they are
unruly IL is not wise to clip them. for
by cutting the hairs develop the quail
ty of bristles. At night they should be
pasted 10 the head with gum arabic or
bandoline. Such sticky paste can be
made from two tablcspoonfuls of
ounce seed gently simmered in a pint
Of water for three-quarters OF an hour.
When cold the liquid will be sticky.
This mixture should be strained while
hot. Il is stroked on the brows while
the unruly hairs are held IN the line
they should stay I'm until dry. A few
weeks OF such treatment will make
the face more attractive and the brows
will not grow bushy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

sess more kerchiefs than they can
use. The experiment OF turning the
pretty squares 20 other uses should be
met fayorably by the fair sex.
For a handkerchief holder. or really
little laundry bag. the idea is sug.
gested that will occupy very little time
and decorative place Of Importance
in the bedroom. Two handkerchiefs
with scalloped edges are effective
when placed together and sewed about
one inch from the edge. A beading on
the outside. two inches from the top.
furnishes a serviceable place for the
drawing string of ribbon-the color
determined by the other furnishings of
tho room.
Aprons made OF handkerchiefs are
attractive gift for the needlewoman.
II the large sizes be bought. then deco
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

between the soil and the climate. the
balance necessary Cor the betterment
Of the roads Additional encourage
ment is afforded by the natural distri-
button OF the material. which I'm most
cases is abundRntly provided for all
needs
In the eastern portion. where rains
are abundant. the question OF drain
age is very important. and. more
over. greater percentage OF sand
60 10 IS per cent? must be used.
while IN the west. en- the semi-arid
sandhiu section. the reverse proper
ton f. not only permissible but often
necessary. In the east the road must
meet, "a its supreme test. continued
wet weather. while IN the west con
tinued drought furnishes maximum
strain on the binding power OF the
clay. In the east the road Is likely 20
TAIL by reason OF mud holes and
washes; In the west Il must resist
pulverizing and blowing away as dust.
Between these two extremes lie all
the possible methods OF sand-clay
road construction. Upon the judg-
ment OF the supervisor. therefore. de-
ponds the character OF the work 10
be done. He should know how 20
select the best available clay for the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
cr0eheted WhIp for Baby.

Girls who can crochet or knit will
find whip made OF this handiwork an
attractive gift for a baby. The inner
most part is a soft whip. This Is
wound around with cotton batting and
then bound with cord so that IL is
securely covered. Then case for il
is crocheted or knit and put on with a
tassel TO finish the pointed end Sc.
curely fastened on so that II the child
tries TO put the whip In somebody's
eyes II will not do any more harm
than a soft handkerchief Bells are
fastened on the whip part way up.
and on the handle end there Is loon.
The whip must be so soft every.
where that it canROt possibly do any
harm. Il may be given separately or
with set OF crocheted OF knitted
reins
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
:: |: ~:
NOTES

Good fruit and vegetables In clean
attractive packages need no salesman
Turnips as a second crop more
than pay the time end work put in on
them.
Making a good garden is a mans
Job. Do not leave the hard work to
the women folks.
With good equipments and willing
workers Saying is not altogether a
disagreeRble task.
When planting large. fiat seeds. set
them in the ground edgewise. Germin.
alton is more certain.
Caullfower can be grown more cas-
fly than cabbage. 1t Is always in de-
mand and al good prices
Plant seeds of string beans every
fortnight. so that there will always
be a supply of tender pods.
Wagons. rakes. forks. racks. and
everything should all be In good or
der before the harvest begins
Celery blanches nicely IL a six-Inch
drain tile is slipped over each plant,
when the time comes for blanching
Make sowings once a week of such
quick-growing vegetables as lettuce
and radishes. 10 insure a continuous
succession
Any delay made to repair harvesting
tools not only subjects the farmer to
loss OF money by hindering the field
hands. but subjects him To loss by
prOlonging the time OF gathering his
crops.
AS soon as the grass gets into the
proper condition. IL should be gathered
In just as early as possible, for when
allowed TO fully ripen before cutting
great portion of the nutriment is
lost
Clean out the chan and hay seed on
the barn flour and scatter IL over bare
places in the lots and pastures. This
scattered seed represents good money
value and 1t should be put to good
purpose
Clearing up and removing all
growths along the margins of a gar
den and fields with thorough, contin.
uous cultivation will give almost com
plete immunity from cut worms.
grubs. etc.
A hired man at two dollars a day
can make good money for Won by
sprouting the corn field at the time
OF blowing. A days sprouting In the
corn field will make IL look FIVE dol
lars better. The same Is true of the
oats and hay field
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
Gems on lace Res,ors Gown.

For the restoration OF an evening
gown. so that Il may DO duty during
the summer dancing season. sew gems
upon the lace.
Laces when cleaned frequently SUI.
fer most in the elaborate gown. They
are fragile and reach the repair point
while the gown IS still good
Then Il IS that glass gems or large
beads come into requisition as beau
filters as well as patches.
Used discreetly they will cover most
successfully any small darn or rent.
and will at the same time enrich and
often Tecolor the garment
This adding OF a new touch TO the
half-worn article OF apparel IS fire.
quently truer economy than the re-
building OF garment, with new mate
rials which usually attain almost the
price of new gown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
ODDS and Ends.

The ruchings OF matlines that come
ready for hat trimming will aid the
home milliner. The ruching is known
by the name OF chantecler and comes
in a combination of colorings such as
green. blue and mauve. cherry color,
white and black. gray and cerise,
brown and blonde. as we'll as plain
colors.
Another novelty is the quill deco.
rated with a narrow valenciennas lace
edging. Strips OF the lace run the en-
tire length OF the quill. the edges OF
lace and QVin being even.
About half an inch OF the quill shows
on either side OF the stem This is an
excellent way To make old quilts look
ike new.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
Lifting the Wagon Bed.

feet from the ground with four feet
projecting over the wagon. To the
end Of the lever are fastened the rope
swings. four OF them. with loops on
the lower end 70 hook over the bottom
cross frame of the wagon body.
The short post is seven feet from
the long one and has row OF pins
set I'm the side OF IL 20 hold the end
Of the lever after the body has been
lifted.
The different pins correspond 70
the different heights Of the wagons.
The plan is suggestive Of many
changes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

rated borders can be made TO play an
important part in the construction.
Two edges OF one square are used FOR
the pointed lower portion. the sides
obtained by slRnting and hemming the
material From another handkerchief
the ruties can be made. and a ribbon
belt and strings made 20 match the
colored border
A pillow for baby is easily made OF
four handkeTchlefs and strips OF inser
tion 10 form the dlagonals OF the
square. Dainty and easy OF construc
ton. with perhaps a touch OF pink OF
blue II you wish. four handkerchief
cannot be put TO a better use
From one kerchief a baby cap for a
tiny head can be made In about TWEEN
~ minutes. One edge should be turn
ed back. and fullness allowed for the
head by gathering the rest OF the
square at the back; cut on the pointed
flaps and sew into a narrow band OF
null or ribbon.
Handkerchief iabots are legion. bus
one has been sketched 90 refresh your
mind. lest you forget
Lay the kerchief IN pleats to see
just how much 20 allow for the little
tabs at the top. Cut on and sew TO
gether Ironing will give the tailored
effect OF a ready-made. 4 touch OF
color. II you wish. can be added by EN-
broidering over the raised flowers OF
dots
Don't let the handkerchiefs go "a
waste. They can be fashioned into
pretty gifts for your friends. and no
one Will appreciate the cleverness OF
the idea more than recinienis
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
FACTORS FOR ROAD BUILDER
Climate is Important Matter to Con.
sider-Al Road Forms Should
Have Good Crown.
~ N. b. sPoONl


The climate is a factor of impor-
lance for the road builder to consider
In the eastern sections, where the soil
is plastic, the rains are most abundant
while in the western sand hills the
climate is semi-arid and quite strong
south winds prevail. These conditions
Introduce an important matter for con
sideration. Sand roads are best when
wet, and clay roads when dry. but eli
matte conditions operate adversely
and must be taken into consideration
seriously. The rains make the eastern
roads muddy. while dry weather
makes OF the western roads deep shift
ing sand. The suggestion offered by
this natural condition Is TO add sand
20 the eastern clays and clay 70 the
western sands I'm order 20 bring about,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
ENGLISH SPARROW is MENACE
SO Regarded by Minnesota State En-
tomologist Because u Destroys
Mich Farm Produce

The English sparrow is looked upon
by the Minnesota state entomologist
at the experiment station as a menace
20 farmers. not only destroying grain.
but also driving away useful birds.
The division of entomology suggests
that very humane way OF destroying
them IS 20 feed them wheat for a few
morning in the winter. IN a straight
line, I'm yard or field. and when the
birds have become accustomed TO the
system TO rake the line with a gun
loaded with fine shot. Wheat. Il has
been said. may be soaked IN whisky
and eaten By the sparrows inducing
such intoXication that they may be
picked up and killed. Destroying
sparrows' nests several times I'm sue
cession. as they were built. has dis
couraged nesting I'm the locality. De
struction by means OF active polsons
is not recommended by the division
because the dead birds are eaten by
cats. poultry. etc. The eutomologlst
has discouraged their roosting during
the winter under the caves OF HIS
own home and denling the building.
by the use OF small collecting pistol
OF fine shot. shooting them of their
perches az dusk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
Instead Of Handwork.

The woman who wants embroidered
effects, but Goes not like arduous
work. will welcome a new silk braid
that looks ike chain stitching.
design is stamped as for ordinary
embroidery and the braid IS sewed
on the outlines by hand. A few fill
ing stitches or French knot centers in
crease the effect of hand embroidery
These brsids come In colors 10
match most OF the new shades OF
dress material. They are especially
effective on pongees and shantung
done In self-tones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
Habits Of the Mole

The mole is a stout. thick-set, an
Indicating insect. living underground.
where It burrows with wonderful facil-
tty and constructs galleries often OF
great extent and completely. The
mole is the most voracious OF nam
mails. and II deprived OF food is said
to succumb in from 10 to 1s hours.
Moles have been seen by various OBJ
servers. as If maddened by hunger, to
attack animals nearly as large as
themselves. such as birds. lizards.
frogs and even snakes. II two moles
are confined together without food
the weaker is Invariably devoured by
the stronger. They take readily TO
the water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
(EewHH &==~~S>--gUr-uMA
NGS95SNSAr4L1S
\MS3I AEALl7T J

The best kind or a flannel for a
fermentation is piece OF soft old
blanket. old flannel nswerlng better
than new. Remember always to dry
the patients skin carefully after re-
moving one fermentation and before
putting on the next.
A cooked potato Is excellent as a
means OF cleaning and Whitening the
hands. The potato should be cut In
half and rubbed over the backs and
fingers after they have been soaked
for minute or two In warm water.
Potato should be used IN this manner
{ instead OF soap.
II the hands should have become
much stained with ink they should
be rubbed With lemon Juice. Should
this fail 10 remove the stains good
plan Is that Of adding a little pearl
ash TO water and dipping the hands
In the solution. rubbing them well
with a piece OF flannel until the marks
have disappeared Care must be Ia
ken TO avoid washing them with soap
for some time afterward or the spots
VIII reappear
good toilet water for summer use
can be made az home OF an ounce OF
glycerin. 10 ounces of orange.flower
water and quarter Of an ounce OF
powdered borax. This is simply mixed
by pouring the ingredients into a bot
tie so that il is only three parts fun,
and then shaking il we'll A little ap-
piled 10 the face and hands will pre-.
vent a shiny appearance in hot wealth.
er and will not injure the pores like
powder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
BOXES FOR THE BRIDES CAKE
Come in All Shapes and Sizes, and
Practically at Any Cost
to Suit.

The statement that # is not what
Is done. but how II is done. that
counts, verges on the trite; but Il IS
particularly applicable I'm the little
things that contribute toward a pleas
ant time for wedding guests.
A wedding cake is no longer kept
Tor weeks and weeks; It Is cut into lit
tie pieces and sent or presented to the
guests and friends OF the happy pair
Just how TO give this in an attractive
form Is sometimes a question that
clamors for its answer IN the rush Of
the last few days
Boxes can now be purchased at sta
uonery departments OF any large store
and the accessories are within the
reach OF the majority OF brides.
There is a charming little circular
box that looks Ike a miniature we'd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

Well-er-what did you do with
them?"
Why. placed them between the
leaves of that bogus arctic explorers
book
Arctic explorers book, Gracious.
did you think they were ccld?"
No. but | thought they would be at
home among fctioa"
And II was five minutes before he
ventured to speak again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
PUTTING II Of.

Spoonamore. said his elderly
friend. why don't you marry?"
Marry" exclaimed Spoonamore.
Me-"
Yes. you. Why don't your
i simply can't. Virgins"
You have love affair with some
body or other on hand ali the time.
You ought 10 marry and settle down %
Virgins. I'm not In a position to
marry"
"PitAe, All you need 20 do I'm or
der TO be in the proper position 20
marry. is to stand up with the girl be
fore a preacher"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

conditions To be met. and likewise
how 10 select the sand and incorpo-
rate IL with the clay so as to obtain
the best possible results.
All forms OF hard roads should
have good crown. varying from
side 10 center. The slope of the
crown should be greatest at the sides
and fiattened as IL approaches the
center Only a sand road requires
no crown at all Where nothing but
deep sand prevails, the surface should
be concave for the purpose of con-
serving, as far as possible. the mois-
ture. Sand alone is improved by
water
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
LIFTING THE WAGON BODIES
Method Shown In Illustration Has
Proved TO Be Excellent and
Simple In Construction.

We all know how troublesome and
ineonvenient It is 70 change the wagon
bodies. especially when there Is only
one to do It. The method illustrated
Is simple but very satisfactory. The
piece used as a lever is u feet long.
II may be q by g inch piece Of strong
timber. or even nice. straight pole
will answer.
The posts are eight and twelve feet
above the ground. and should be set
deep enough TO prevent pulling up or
careening and should be OF sufficient
Size TO prevent bending or breaking.
The lever is bolted to the long post ten
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
BY The Sad Sea Waves.

The beautiful girl was furious.
You base deceiyer." she Kissed as
she emerged from the ocean. you
have been teaching some other girl
60 swim"
"On my word. have not" replied
her fiance.
Then how did this blond hair get
on your bathing SUITE"
Blond hair? Oh that is easily ex-
planned. guess It came out OF the
combers. my dear"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

Here Is a simple costume In a style
suitable for serge. tweed or cloth: the
skirt is laid in fiat plaits turning from
the front
The semihtting jacket has a velvet
collar. and revers that are faced with
striped silk
Coarse straw hat trimmed with vel.
vet
Materials required for the costume:
8 yards 80 inches wide. 45z yards lin
ing silk for jacket. 4 yard velvet for
facing collar. y yard silk for revers
and cuffs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
JUST LIKE A WOMAN.

Dearest" cooed the young husband
weo had been on a pleasure trip and
overstayed his time. did you get those
letters ] wrote you every day."
Yes. john" responded the young
wife.
The ones In which told you that
every minute while away ! was think.
ing Of you and only your"
Yes, John"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

And before I accepted him." Miss
These are busy days for electric and
he would love me when was old"
The idea" exclaimed Miss Bright
Why. II be proposed 90 you he had
already proven that, hadn't her
Catholic Standard and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
TURN THE KERCHIEF
MAY OFTEN BE MADE TO DO
OTHER SERVICE.
Clever Woman Can Make the Little
Linen Squares Play Many Parts
Ja6ots, Aprons. Laundry Bags,
Etc, May Be Made.

little handkerchief is practical
thing If you regard II through the eyes
OF the clever woman who makes one
thing In its day play many parts Il
is no unusual thing for women TO pos
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
N n W NORFOLK s.
n' " u WESTERN.
ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO yoRrorE

ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Schedule in Eject june u. 1910
Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond FOR
NORFOLK bs:lo A. NJ, 900 A. n; 800 p.
n, s4:lO p. NJ. b7:OO p NJ
FOR LNNCHBURG AND THE WEST-'6:i5
A N, 900 A. NJ, 1910 Noon; a 500 p. n
eco p. NJ
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk II IS A NJ
a ll:fO A. NJ, $50 p. n, 1925 p NJ. slI:2O
?. N. From the West. $3.50 A. NJ. 1880 Z.
NJ, 2:l5 T. NJ, s6:05 r. NJ. 900 F. N
DAILY Daily except Sunday. b Sunday only
Pullman, FarlOr and Sleeping Cars Cafe Din.
ing Cars c. II. BOSLEY.
w. b. BEVILL. D. p A Richmoud "a
G. p. A.. Roanoke, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13

Maria" exclaimed Mr.. Stubb. as he
rushed down TO breakfast. bring me
some health food. l have the appetite
OF an elephant"
And Mrs. Stubb placed a fve-cent
bag OF peanuts before his plate.
Great Josephusi" roared Mr. Stubb
in disgust. do you call this health
food -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
MASSAGING THE EYEBROWS
Care Of the Face and Nails OF Little
Avail II This important Feature.
Is Neslected.

Women are beginning to realize the
importance of beautifying their eye
brows and understand now that to
manicure the nails and massage the
face for youthfulness avail little II
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-13
II All Depends.

do drummers really get business
by telling funny stories?" Depends
altogether upon the customer" re-
piled the travelling salesman. Some
times | tell funny stories and some
times / abuse the trusts"