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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22

roots. It takes up large. quantities OF
water and must receive il more fire.
quentiy. Plants. however, should not
remain root bound. Tor they cannot
keep healthy IN that condition
Il IS best 10 thoroughly water plants
frequently and remove them from the
pots TO ascertain the condition Of their
roots.
II they are root bound they should be
replaced-put in larger pots.
In repotung most plants. il is best 10
salft TO one size larger only That IS.
II geraniUms are in thrce-inch pots
they should be shifted into four-inea.
but not into hve-Inch size.
Clean pots should be used. and a half
inch or more Of broken crockery. broken
brick. or gravel. should be placed in the
bottom 10 provide drainage
Good garden loan with one-fourtF OF
It's bulk manure and leaf mold. with a
little sand, If the loan IS not sandy.
should have been previously prepared.
and small quantity should be placed
on the drainage material. After the
plant is removed from the old oct With
out disturbing the roots OF the soil, The
hal OF earth IS placed on the prepzred
soil IN the new pot. Other soil is added
and quite firmly pressed down with the
fingers or a small stick 70 within a half
inch Of the top OF the pot, II Il IS a four
ilch size, FOR that is about the space re-
quired for watering IN using larger
sized pots more room should be let.
say one inch for a six-inch. and one and
one-half inches for an eisht-inch size.
After filing in and tamDinE down -bs
soil It should b thoroughly Watered AM
The reporting IS complete.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
House Plants Need Watering
Thoroughly Every Morning

n caring for house plants two rules
concerning moisture must be care
Il fully observed. First. the pl5,nts
should never be in soil thoroughly
dry, and secondly, they should not be kept
IN soil which Is constantly wet and
soggy- Watering little and often should
always be avoided. for the reason thai
the surface soil and upper roots would
take up all the water each time, and
thus the lower roots would soon die,
ana a weak and sickly- or dead plant
would result.
The right way is 10 ill the pots fun
tnen wait uEth water is again needed
One thorough watering each morning is
as near 2 rule as can be given. but that
Is not always a safe rule. 50 the only
way 10 ascertain positieIv whether a
pant needs water or not is TO remove
from the pot and examine il.
rms Is easily done by taking the Dot
IN the right Eand. placing the fingers
OF the left hand on the soil fu the not
with the stem Of the plant between
them Now the pot should be inverted
ana while holding in both hands let the
pot be tapped lightly on the ton of a
bench or table TO loosen the ban OF
earth' when the Dot can be lifted OF.
leaving the plant with roots and soT
undisturbed and inverted in the Ief-
hand
II the soil crumbles on the fingers
~hen attempting 10 knock II loose from
the pot. It Is IN need Of water, and no
further attempt should be made 70 taxi
Il out, for the crumblinC soil would dis
turb and iDjure TIE roots.
When a plant becomes root bound %
tnat Is, when the soil is matted with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
SYSTEM REQUIRES
USE OF MUCH WATER

There is nothing better for the in
valid or the person IN health than the
intelligent use OF water, both IN bathing
and in drinking. Doctors now estimate
that II requires FIVE pints OF water a
day 10 run the body.
Some Of this is found in the food
substances, but large quantities should
be taken between meals, at rising and
at bedtime. It Will take the place Of
pills. viii aid perspiratiOn, and carry
of poisonous matter. II is a habit
easily formed and can be carried on IN
almost any situation in life The nurse
can give the patient water often. II
only a spoonful at a time.
Another requisite OF the sick-room IS
that the amateur nurse should be cheer
full The world IS for each Of US as
we show ourselves 10 the world, and
the patient reflects the cheerfulness
Of the nurse, and draws his ability to
endure, and his outlook upon the dav,
largely from her. Talk health and
strength 20 the patient and thus he be-
comes infected with health and
strength.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
PETTICOATS SHOWN
IN GREAT VARIETY

Tailored designs in petticOats continue
TO be much in evidence and there seems
every indication OF their remaining IN
favor for scme time 20 come
Women in many ways are growing
more practical and appreciate that the
tailored petticoats are much more sen
sihle and serviceabIe for street wear. L
is the exception nowadays TO see ruch-
ings on utility petticOats, these trim
mings being used almost exclusively on
the moro dressY garments.
Cotton petticOats are shown in a wide
range Of attractive designs and mate
rails. Imitation silk petticoats are seen
in an assortment Of pretty colors- En-
hrOldered founces in these garments
are as usual favored and are shown in
a number OF effective designs Tailored
imitation silk pettiouats are particularly
we'll liked. and are made similar to silk
Garments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
HARLEQUIN SLEEVES
FINDING FAVOR

Evidently the circus ring is supplying
ideas for styles, for besides the Toby
frlll one is now wearing the harlequin
or Jester" sleeves, which means that
the sleeves of a gown don't match each
other. either IN cut. finish or material
The ballet master is welding his inflU-
ence, because. since he is lengthenIng
the skirts Of his danseuses, the great
world is paying more attention TO the
trains on its ball gown. The new style
train is square. not long and pointed
like an alligator's tail, and is usually
weighted with trimming or embroidery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
RICE MOLDS USED
TO MAKE DESSERT

Rice moIds with small variations
from time TO time make a dainty and in
expensive dessert, which VIII not be as
ISOLATED in the family mind with pro-
sale rice pudding. The foundation OF
the recipe. upon which the inventive
housekeeper can ring in many little
changes. is as follows;
Wash thoro 4gh1v two ounces OF rice
in hot water and put into a double
boiler with e pint and a half Of milk
and six Jumps OF sugar cor sweeten the
milk to taste.) Simmer until the rice is
quite soft and creamy. the milk having
been entirely absorbed Now rub
through a wire sieve and with II I'll
some little molds which have been rinsed
in cold water.
Serve with fruit sauce. or before mold
ing mix with the rice a small quantity
Of chopped nut meats and serve with
cream. They are also tasty with fresh
sliced fruit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Bits of Italian Lace
Of VaLue for Trinkets

II you have any OF the heavy Italian
lace that has been so popular in recent
years You can turn Il to account in all
sorts of odd ways this season
For instance, You can use small bits OF
81 TO make huge heads for hatpins.
Sometimes these heads are made from
button molds covered with coIored satin
and then with an outer layer Of lace or
you can use one of the cheap metallic
hatpins Of vivid tone as a foundation,
gluing the lace smoothly over it.
If YOU have an old pair OF blue or
pink satin slippers that refuse further
cleaning, they can be covered with this
heavy lace. Any shoemaker Will do il
for You, but q clever girl can manage II
herself by cutting the lace the exact
shape or slipper. usirE paste and a fine
needle and sewing silk. Any pickering
can be concealed under buckles or fluffy
tulIe rosettes.
Medallions OF lace can be set into the
tnstep Of silk stockings by any woman
who can applique neatly and will he
careful not to cut away the silk hosiery
until the lace is SO firmly sewed that
there is no Possibility Of run stitches.
This combination OF lace and footzear
was seen on Il pair of high white satin
shoes that were distinctly more novel
than beautiful. There was a fiat border
and a narrow motif on the instep. made
Of black lace. and black high heels and
cut jet buttons completed the unusual
evening shoes.
Lace covered mules and bedroom slip
pers are also in favor, while every wo-
man who OWES a handsome kimono docs
not feel It complete unless she also has
pair Of Chinese slippers, richly en-
broidered and with the inch high sole
shorter than the body of the shoe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
IMPORTED PARASOLS.

The newest style in imported paTasols
is of Powered mOusseline de sole with a
white ground. stretched tightly over the
lining Of Chinese silk, the tone of the
design. and trimmed at the edge with
a fine knife pleating TO match the lining
Instead of a silk strap, TO hold the
folds in place when the paraSOI is
closed, an ivory ring like a bracelet is
used. This is fastened to the handle
by a cord.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Daily Fashion Talk.
By FRANCES CARROLL.

a SIMPLE and inexpensive frock
Il which viii be OF great service dur
ing the spring and summer may be
evolved from any OF the modish printed
fabrics by the use OF the pictured pat
terms.
The eight-gored skirt has each alter
note cores cut in sections 70 give the
paneied effect at present the fashion
and the simple blouse IS adapted 10 all
of the waistings either I'm cotton silk OF
wool. While the patterns may be used
separately the most satisfactory effect
viii be obtained by using same material
for both waist and skirt.
The May Manton patterns Nos. SOD and
6544 may be had at GoldenbcrE's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22

tON this fifty fourth day OF the year
- the moon is full.
An ancient reading of the Zodiac to-
day behoIds IN the signs two hounds
hunting and a man weeping and clutch
ing his head" II denotes one who is
r!.ined by gambling or hazardous ven
lures.
1t will be III today for women 10 have
any dealings with men who profess con-
tempt for the social code or boast about
their infractions Of moral law. Engage
ments or weddings in such cases are al
most certain to prove wretched.
Eccentricity, insistence on uncOnven-
tional, or cranky opinions, Obstinacy
and seIfshness will he extremely unfor-
tunate today, the indications being that
persons giving away To such moods will
see good opportunities slip from their
grasp.
Mathematics are under a good sign.
IL VIII he a mistake today to under
take anything important and critical
with the idea or hope of depending on
friends, relatives, or acquaintance for
assistance.
In dealing with weak. impressiOnable
persons today II is well 10 consider that
though they may utterly lack determin-
alton or 1Orce. yet the influence OF the
time may endOw them with quite IN
usual persistence and Obstinacy.
II viii be an evil thing today TO harm
patient, peaceful, or accompanying per-
sons.
It is not well in this sign TO expect
too much appreciation.
Avoid intemperanCe in drink or food.
In this degree Of the Zodiac ascends a
mystic sign read of old as signifying a
unicorn lying on its back II denotes a
great one that hath been stripped OF his
power.
Persons with today for birthdate are
under aspects that indicate benefits
from a direction unsupported. and great
respect" They must avoid quarrel with
q stranger.
Children born today are likely 20 do
much good 10 others and TO prosper
themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Butter Price KoVes Up;
Vegetables Are Cheaper

An increase OF 2 cents a pound in
fancy creamery butter went into effect
today.
The present prices, 8 and 52lz cents a
pound are identical with those follow
inE the sensational drop or s cents jan
uary . Since then the price moved
down few cents, but went back again.
string beans, lettuce, and Florida to
matoes have come down in price with
increased shipments from the South.
String beans a month ago were as high
as $40 basket wholesale, but the QUO
tation today Is g.
Lettuce and tomatoes have both drop
ped in response To an increased supply,
and these fresh vegetables are expected
10 be shipped from the South in in
creased quantities from now until the
nearby produce is ready for the market.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22

they. both laughed as hard as they
could.
Well. OF all things said Mr.. Duck
I'm going to fool somebody else. Let's
go after Mr.. Turkey; he loves big
worms
so they carried the worm for a while
over In the direction Of Turkeyville.
and then Mr.. Duck dropped his end.
tell YOU what we will do he
said. We will get over in front OF Mr.
Turkey and seem 10 fight over the
worm. and then he will think il is some
thing worth fighting for. and when he
comes up we will drop the worm and
run for the water
50 they began making a great fuss
ana stew, and soon Mr.. Turkey spied
them, and he went for them as fast as
ne could, and soon they were running
away, ana he stood looking at the large
worm. He would look at il and then at
the sky. As if TO get ready 70 eat il.
Then suddenly he made a big grab for
the worm and commenced TO eat II as
fast as he could. but it stuck in his
throat. and he was almost chOked when
Mrs. Turkey came and pulled it out OF
his mouth.
"Tl get those ducks yet he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
HINTS FOR WOMAN
ON LOOKING TALL

Here are hints for the woman who
would be a little taller:
Avoid girdIes.
Never under any circumstances wear
g belt OF contrasting color You may
think IL gives a smart color note. but
you are wrong.
Let all your lines run UP and down.
Do not wear a yoke OF the square
variety
Have your gown ali OF one material.
preferably a light tone
Wear long gloves and carry a tail
umbrella.
Hold your chin up TO Iengthen your
throat line.
ed 10 one side. The tilted head IS for
the tall woman, who wants 70 look
short.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
The Bedtime Story.
little
beds the night
Duckville.
By FARMER SMITH.

Z THEL liked the stories about chick
IL ems SC we'll her father told her one
about ducks last night. and here 1t is:
Mercy sakes alive" said Mr.. Duck
enc morning. L had a very narrow es-
cape just now. I was swimming around
just as nice as YOU please when snap
ping turtle almost got me-
- am glad you escaped said Mrs.
Duck. for il he had gotten hold Of you
he would not have let so until it thun-
dered. and il does not look as II il were
SONG 10 rain for long time
Wei, 1 got an awful fright. and
my heart is still going hippety-hop.
But what in the world is that over
there2 A large fat worm and J am sure
he viii help TO make nv heart better.
Let's 20 over and divide him..
$50 they went over 10 divide the
worm. and one took one end and one
took the other. but Mr.. Worm did not
seem 10 mind i.
Finally Mrs. Duck dropped her end
IN disgust. and said. L think we have
gotten hold OF a shoe string and sure
enough they had
'05r. Duck dropped his end and Their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
NEW STYLE BELTS
TAX ON INGENUITY

The return Of the normal waist line
has led 20 increased activity in the belt
industry The manufacturers are tax
ing their ingenuity to invent new COM
binations, some Of which are extremely
attractive
Cut Nvc TX q" not unusual. with insets
/ OF net Jet. steel beads or gold and
silver braid. Silk floss embroidery in
colors on a brown suede belt is most
effective. as IS colt skin. embossed to
resemble corduroy. Patent leather belts
are cut in sections, which are then held
/ together with large buttons of let or
leather
The belts this season vary from one
land a half to four inches in width. and
are stiff rather than crushed. Those
h of soft leather are lined with white kid
10 give them the necessary body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
DIVORCE LAW UP.

Mrs II. J. Tenant and Lady Frances
Bdlfour have been appointed by King
Edward members Of the royal commits
sion TO inquire into the English divorce
law, especially as it is administered
among the poorer classes Mrs Tenant
is a sister-in-law Of the prime minister,
Mr.. Asquith. and Lady Balfour is the
sister of the Luke Of Argyll. Both
women are said o be ardent advocates
Of woman suffrage, though one favOrs
the opposition and the other the Govern
mont
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
GERMAN EMPRESS
ENJOYS HER HOME

The life story of the German en-
press has seemed always to be a tale
of peace, OF home life, of interest in
her large family Of growing children,
and in the domestic virtues Of which
her husband so strongly and so openly
approves.
In these latter days, with her sons
grown and married, and the grand
children taking their places IN the
family circle, II is a. overwhelming
circle Of domestic life-several house
holds instead of one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
10 REPAIR CLOTHING.

The bottom OF mems trousers and the
sleeves Of coaJs may be mended as fol-
lows: Get GEMS worth Of tauor's rub
Der. II Will last a long time. Pull the
edges OF the torn place together Place
a narrow strip OF the rubber on the
wrong side against II with a piece Of
goods back OF II. and then press with
a hot iron over damp cloth. II takes
lust a few minutes 20 make the repairs.
and the tear is almost invisible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
APRON FOR BED MAKING.

a certain neat housewife keeps a
large, clean white apron, called "the
bed apron" hanging in the back upper
hall When the maid goes upstairs TO
make the beds, she Is asked to put on
this apron, which completely covers the
front Of her dress and protects the bed
ding from chance OF being soiled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
WHAT OLEOMARGARINE IS.

Oleomargarine is a food product made
from vegetable oils and animal fats.
md If sold for what It is and not as an
Imitation butter il is not to be con-
demned. diettians say. 1t tastes much
Ike sweet butter and costs half as
much.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Here is another puzzler with a dlf

Here IS another puzzler with a di
ferent view OF things:
Dear Miss Carroll
In this YOU will ind my recipe
for Scripture cake. / hope I have
solved IL correctly. The pastime
has proved instructive and Il has
been also a rare pleasure 10
search the Scriptures for this
unique puzzle.
You make the Woman's PAGE
intensely interesting, so much
valuable information IS given.
while the embroidery patterns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes of Eve, three, and
two dollars, respectively, are given
TO the contestants I'm The Times
Womhn's Page puzzle corner for
the three solutions RdjudGed
worthy.
The contest, which closes at 3 p.
I'm. on Friday OF each week, il open
10 NIL who care 10 solve the puzzles.
The awards are based, primarily,
neatness. Originality In preSentn-
tiOn also receives consideration In
awarding the prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
SWEDISH SALAD.

Mix the leftover spinach with bon
ed sardines and one hsrd-cooked egg;
season with lemon Juice and a little
OF the ssrdine oil; press into a bowl.
Serve unmolded in a wreath or chop
ped celery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Helpful Suggestions A-Plenty
In Letters From PuZZlers

M AYBE the puzzlers have no
M been doing themselves proud
as letter writersi
Almost every other contest
ant has added pertinent comment TO heI
solution. and some good friends have
written me real letters. some OF which
I will print. Just 10 show the difference
in the viewpoints Of the writer's.
What pleases several hundred puz-
zlers "to death" has no charm for
others. and as each of the puzzle family
circle has a healthy fashion OF speak
ing her mind. the careful perusal OF
the letters helps a lot when Il comes
down TO the everyday duty Of doins
the best one can for the largest num-
Der.
Just at hand is this letter:
'Bfy Dear Miss Carroll:
I'm sending in my list OF
answers: but what has come over
the WOman's Pager The puzzles
are usually so clever and original,
and now to choose one where
there is no element of pulling
only looking up Bible references
and one that has appeared in all
the church cook books as well
as family newspapers for more
years than ] have lived to sect
Perhaps il is TO give the boys
and girls a chance, but / thought
The Times young people had
proven themselves as clever as
their elders
Il don't think I've ever Kicked
because the puzzles are too hard,
but If you are going to give us
something TO sharpen our wits let
IL be at least a little difficult.
VERY sincerely,
EDNA G. SPACLDING.
2224 N street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
SUITS FOR SPRING.

The pongee suit for the spring IS
touched up with contrasting color in
the collars, revers and cuffs which are
made OF MORE, taffeta or leather. Ere
quently these match the Innings, which
are made, preferably, OF foulard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
TURBAN OF SILK.

Tailored suits of Liberty satin in blues
or reddish browns are worn with silk
turbans wound STound tUlle crowns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
DUSTLESS BUSTER.

A dustess buster. that is. a buster
which takes up the dust without scat
tering il. can be made by dipping an
ordinary red bandaua in thin paraffine
and then letting IL dry out nicely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22

are such a comfort I find in them
the very things 1 most need
With best wishes.
MRS y. +. SIMMONS,
The stanton, l2S c St. y. E"
From busy housewife received this
cheerful little message:
Dear Miss Carroll:
1 have worked out a lot Of
your puzzles and enjoyed them all
50 much, but have not sent I'm
very many Of my answers, as
would put them aside and, being
so busy about the house would
forget to send them IN time
Hoping You will keep I'D the good
work, l am
Very sincerely yours.
(S1RS) EMMA ". INNER
MANN, L. s. Soldiers. Home,
Washington, d. c."
Meantime, as a record for quick work.
read what Mrs. r. NJ. Gates. Of l5lI
Rhode Island avenue northwest, has 10
say:
7 bought a copy Of The Times at ?
O'Clock, and II is now 4. And here is
your answer
Throughout Il has been a case Of Quick
work and pretty work" the puzzle
seeming TO have been an acceptable
diversion to the circle at large.
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Daily Horoscope
"The stars incline, bat do not
compel"
Wednesday, February, 81, 1910.

Now do high mystic signs ascend
To show that many fates portend-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
Telling Lies

That the title of an interesting duet
sung by Ada Jones and Billy Murray
and even George Washington
would have found II hard to stick 10
the trEth, under the circumstances.
It's the Edison Standard Record
No. 1914 for February. Hear it
today at your dealer on the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-02-22
SIMPLE SPRING FROCK
Cost of Frock.

l1Z yards Of nercerized pongee,
q inches wide, &c yard. %
11a4 yards of ramie linen, 2
inches wide, 19c yard ..---..-.-- 20
1124 yards Of silk foulard, q
inches wide, sec yard. e.9f