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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
/ eaching ethe Baby to Walk

DON'T worry II baby is not walking
when he Is q year old, and II you
are a young mother don't worry every
older mother you know by asking her
'When should baby begin to walk?"
because the fact is there Is no fixed
date for the performance to begin.
Some babies are "strons on their
pins" at year old. others not until
they are two perhaps OF near 1t, but
this should not make a mother anxious
II her baby is otherwise healthy and
strong. 1t Is, too, a mistaken notion
to think that baby should be taught
to walk. This Is one of the things
that do not require your Interference
Mother Nature manages 1t. and when
the ligaments and bones are strong
enough you simply can't stop baby
from walking-not at least, unless you
actively prevent him from doing so.
There is no objection to holding his lit
tie hands, guiding his steps or putting
him into leading strings" to prevent
his falling against some dangerous OBJ
ject. These are things that must be
done to safeguard him. But to put n
child upon his feet when he has no de-
sire to be on them and to lead him
along against his will under the mis-
taken impression that you are doing a
good thing and strengthening his legs
and ankles is to run a very serious
risk of making him bowlegged. The
body pressing against the bones which
are not yet properly hardened causes
them gradually to yield and bend out
ward. The result is permanent de-
formity which even an operation is not
able TO remedy.
A heavy child should be kept off his
legs as much as possible during his
second year, when he is toddllng about
actively. for IL he is allowed to be on
them as much as he wants to he is very
likely to make himself bowlegged.
Have you ever noticed tiny toddlcr
In q pair of thin shoes walking on the
pavement in cold weather? I have,
and my heart has ached for the little
creature. 1t is marvellous that any
mother should forget the danger OF cold
stones or ground to little feet when
they are covered merely by thin soled
baby shoes. Many a case of infiam-
nation, diarrhea and indigestion
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

most alluring part of the display. I
have recently seen some Of the des-
sous destined for a bride who ordered
all her lingerie from Paris. Expensive
simplicity was the keynote, and l no
ticed that colored ribbons were taboo
and that all the lingerie garments were
trimmed with the purest, most bap-
tismal white ribbons. The finest batiste
was the material used elaborated with
hand embroidery and real laces. A
novelty was the short chemises, which
came only to a few inches below the
corset and In nowise interfered with
the wearing of the satin knickers.
The petticoats. for there were skirts
in this trousseau despite the Partisan
edlct of trousered effects. had clinging
tops made of silk Jersey, and the silk
stockings were a revelation. Some had
worked clocks wrought In tiny pat
terms OF rosebuds and forgetmenots.
Others had beautiful insets of chan
tilly lace. The chemises de mutt in the
trousseau were idealized tea gowns.
The matinees were all short and
fluffy Ons OF ciel crepe de chine
trimmed with swansdown of the same
shade was wonderfully fetching and
becoming 20 the bride elect.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
Teacup Lore

that spreads to indicate a gown. A
figure in kneeling position indicates an
offer OF marriage. Groups of dots near
mean acceptance. An absence Of these
means rejection. A heart shaped leaf
promises a love affair. Two hearts
mean a marriage Two figures near
together, with no grounds near. mean
an engagement A love letter In in
dicated by four dots forming a square.
A cross means adversely. A ring de-
notes a happy marriage. Dots in a
line tell OF sickness or bad news. A
long line means a journey. II there
are dots clustered at the end OF this It
means new friends and new pleasures
at the journeys end Seven dots In a
row stand for great prosperity. A leaf
folded over the rim promises some-
thing unpleasant. II the rim OF the
cup is clear a happy future is assured.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

Crystal reading. fortune telling. mind
reading. are all popular pastimes.
The girl who is at loss to know
what to do with her guests some even
Ing might get a cup of tea and tell
fortunes. Every one win be interested.
1t is game that always succeeds.
A few drops must be left in the cup
with the leaves in It. The person
whose fortune is TO be told must make
wish, not aloud. three times, after
which the cup is whirled around to
throw the leaves into the fluid. 1t
must then be given to the fortune teller
who begins the prophecy.
She will have TO be rather quick In
speech and imagination. because she
wants to make up" things as she goes
along. Some OF the indications are
these: A woman is told by light leaf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

side OF the pond IN the fall. She said
at the time that 1t was not made es-
pecially for her. but was the mode" In
Paris. but no one believed the merry
Mary. for she'd fooled us so often In
many ways.
The two pretty dressing sacks. or
boudoir sacks. as these garments are
now called. are particularly dainty in
style and may prove of interest to the
home scamstress who Is looking for
new ideas. one OF the sacks is Of sheer
lawn. with trimmings OF lace In sim
pie pattern. and It has the advantage
OF being model that may pay fire.
quent and successful visits to the
laundress.
Tho other sack is more elaborate. be-
ing OF accordion plated pink crepe de
chine which is shrred over pink satin
ribbon at the waist line. The cluny
and valenclennes insertions which form
yoke extending over the sleeves are
very graceful and especially charming
in effect is the fall of filmy batiste and
lace which borders this lace insertion
yoke.
The nightgown pictured is designed
for semi-invalid wear. the GONZALES
cent. OF course. not being permitted an
ordinary decollete gown that leaves the
chest and shoulders unprotected a
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
A eATHrua COVER.

Most housekeepers spend a lot of
time cleaning their enameled bathtubs.
Here is way 10 make the work less
strenuous. Cut a piece OF unbleached
muslin the size Of the tub and round
of the ends to III IT, A bias facing Is
then stitched around the cover, and
through this stout tape Is run. When
the tub is not In use the cover Is
thrown over II and the tape drawn
tight around the projecting edge II
Is easy enough 10 wash and spares an
incredible amount OF wear and tear ON
the bathtub.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
eENzlNE FOR The PuFFs.

The elaborate false coiffure OF the
day has caused much anxiety as to Its
healthfulness. and learned opinions
have been forthcoming as TO its dam
gers. Hideous things are told OF rats
and their origin yet for truths sake
all this hysteria about false hair must
be taken with more than a grain Of
salt. But the woman whose doubts do
not prevent her from craving curls and
clusters may reassure herself by Civ
Ing them a benzine bath before using.
thus preparing them to rest side by
side with the scanty locks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
Boiled Apricot Pudding

Most men are fond of boiled fruit
puddings. provided the suet crust is
light. II IL is not, It is generally either
because too little suet was allowed in
proportion to the -four or because the
pudding was not boiled long enough.
Some people use half the amount of
-four directed in the recipe and an
equal quantity of fine breadcrumbs.
and these certainly make a very nice
light crust.
II you can't get apricots use apples or
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

SUCH charming ideas are now evolved
for blouses that these little sepa-
rate waists take on role of importancc
In the wardrobe What women ever
did without this useful garment Is like
wondering how one ever got on with
out the telephone. Two very smart
models are Illustrated. In one design
a pretty pinafore effect is worked out
in blue and white striped silk with
scalloped yoke and undersleeves OF
finely tucked net, trimmed with bands.
of transparent guipure lace Insertion.
This design is equally good for plain
silks. satins and other fabrics that
might be tucked to give a striped eff.
feet.
dainty demitollet blouse Is also
pictured, the underbodlce of which Is
made of cream net entirely covered
with narrow frllls OF lace edging,
strapped around the neck with rose
colored silk. which forms the narrow
cuffs also.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
AN ATTRACTIVE PRESENT.

One OF the latest ideas in desk sets
is to have each article mounted with
brown linen crash worked In gold
thread and a color. The gold thread
is worked In satin stitch. outlined
with a silk stitch. Gold and green are
effective In combination on the pale
tan linen.
The smaller furnishings may be a
little difiicult to cover. but a blotter
and stationery rack should not be be-
yond the skill OF the average amateur
craftswoman.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
MoNocRAMMEp PLAYING CARDS.

II gives a pleasant note OF individ-
uality to playing cards to have them
marked on the back with the owners
initials. singly or In monogram, A
plain gilt edge card looks well with a
marking done in a combination OF gold
with red. blue. green or brown letter
Ing. Naturally the price of the cards
after the plate has been made varies
according 70 the number Of. packs de-
sired. For $40 ore can get plate and
a dozen decks. For trihe extra ex-
pense the monogram can be placed on
the markers and tally cards also. TO
make the outfit complete several score
pads with monogram or initials on the
top should be provided.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

comes from this want OF thought. Re-
member that the soles OF the feet are
crowded with pores. more than any
other part of the body. To allow
chill to strike the soles of a child's feet
is simply to court Illness.
OF all things see to the soles OF
baby's shoes when he begins to walk
outdoors in winter. Take care that not
only what he walks upon Is dry.
but II he must walk on the pavement
remember that the stones are very
cold and that to prevent this the shoe
soles must be fairly thick. a
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
THE NERVOUS HOSTESS.

The hostess with a highly strung
temperament is to be pitied. and so arc
her guests, even though her words be
honey sweet She transmits her nerv-
BUSINESS TO the very atmosphere OF the
house and makes all therein feel that
they are lowering on, the brink OF
volcano. Would you know at once the
woman who has this unfortunate fall
ing7 Then watch any pet dog or cat that
she encounters II It shrinks from her
touch. though she may be In calm
mood, you may Judge that something
amiss In her nature has been detected
by the sensitive little being. Animals
and children discover such irritability
instlnotively. and there are some
grownup human beings who retain
this insight. The only thing to do
when the hospitality OF the nervous
one has to be accepted Is to cut the
visit as short as possible and TO yield
as much as possible to all her whima
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

J" HE shops are full OF distract
lngly pretty new things for
n my ladys boudoir wear. and
OF course everything in these
after Christmas displays is OF a di-
aphanous character suitable for mid
summer use. Houses are so well heat
ed nowadays that embroidered null
and thin silk negligees are donned
even in the coldest weather. These
lounging robes, even when Of an elab-
crate makeup, have ceased to be a
mass Of airy fabrics-in fact, vanity in
q tangible form. They are now built
on lines of classic simplicity and dig
nifty. and richness OF material Is de-
pended upon for beauty rather than a
nun OF lacy trimmings.
The same idea seems to apply to the
newest lingerie, and an edict from
Paris says that petticoats are to go
and that smartly dressed women will
wear q modified Turkish trousers cos
tune. Doucet is 10 bring the trousers
dress out So II looks as II we shall
not be much interested next spring in
lingerie petticoats. But we shall see
what we snail see ITO return to the
Turkish trousers dress for a moment.
Mary Garden. the famous opera singer.
brought over one of these costumes in
S.T Eardrobe when she arrived on this
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28
USEFUL HINTS.

When two glass tumblers or dishes
stick together so that there is danger
OF breaking in getting them apart put
cold water In the inner one and hold
the outer one In warm water. and they
will separate at once.
MIX will clean plano keys satis-
factorily. II will take out ink spots OF
long standing. Used in starch It will
give a fine gloss. II will remove dis
coloratlon from gilt mirrors and picture
curtains II will make them look like
new.
To cloud quickly the windows In
bathroom. etc, apply with brush
strong solution Of EPSON salts mixed
In vinegar This gives a beautiful
frosted appearance and becomes per-
manent II vanished over with white
varnish.
Mahogany or any other colored wood
may be darkened by polishing with
cold drawn linseed oil
To prevent spottlng the clothes put
some bluing out on a piece of white
cloth. gather up the corners and tie to-
gether, Dip this bag in the water and
squeeze II until the water Is blue
enough. In this way the clothes will
never become spotted.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

any kind of fruit that is in season.
About one pound and half OF apricots
and an ounce or more OF sugar are
used. For the suet pastry use half
pound OF -four. five ounces of beef suet.
half a teaspoonful of baking powder
and a pinch of salt.
Well grease pudding basin. Sieve
the -four. baking powder and salt into
n basin. Chop the suet finely. mixing
some of the -four with II as you do so.
This prevents II clogging
Remember beef suet should always
be used for pastry. as mutton fat has
too strong a flavor and is also very
hard.
Mix the chopped suet and -four to-
gether, then mix them to a stiff paste
with cold water. Cut off about one
third of the paste and put II on one
side.
Roll out the rest until II is about
three times the size of the top of the
basin.
Drop the pastry into It and press II
gently against the sides OF the basin.
Stalk and carefully look over the
fruit. put in enough to half fill the
basin. then put in the sugar and about
four tablespoonsfuls OF water. Fill up
the basin with fruit, packing IL tight
ly in. as II will shrink In cooking.
Take the piece of pastry you put
aside. work It up into smooth ball
and roll It out 10 fit the top OF the
basin. Brush the edges with water,
lay It over the fruit pressing the edges
OF the two pastries together.
Dip pudding cloth into boiling wa
ter. wiring out, then dredge It with
-four. shaking off all that does not
stick. Lay It over the pudding. make
a plat in 1t across the top OF the pud-
ding and tie the cloth on securely with
string
Put the basin In a pan with plenty
OF boiling water and let II boil stead
lily for at least two hours. Turn II
carefully on to hot dish and serve.
Custard or cream should II possible
always be served with boiled puddings.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-01-28

- HE shops are full OF distract
ingly pretty new things for
my lady's boudoir wear. and
~ 80 ,o,,rea a,tar,sth HIM Ia tbaeta
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

kato Monday. She will remain there
few weeks and then go to Madi-
SON Lake where she will spend the
greater part of the summer.
Mrs. Lovett, who has been in the
hospital at Mankato the past two
weeks, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Hum. Her many friends are glad
to see her SO much improved.
A. Spencer Earl came down from
the cities Saturday evening. He held
services in the Methodist Episcopal
church morning and evening and at
Tivoli in the afternoon on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Reynolds and
daughter Juanita took an auto trip
to OWatonna Sunday, where they
visited at the home of Mrs. Reyn-
odls' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Backus.
The correspondent wishes to cor
rect an error made in this column
last week. Instead of Mr.. Thayer
purchasing the barber shop as stated,
the gentleman's name is John Weir
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Kasota

Mrs. Frank Horn and son return
ed to St. Paul Tuesday last.
Messrs. Babcock and Wilcox was
awarded the cut stone contract for
the inebriate hospital at Willmar,
MINI.
Herbert Wilcox made trip to
Madison Lake in their automobile
on business.
Rev. Carson of the Presbyterian
church is now a permanent resident
of this village.
Mrs. Alec Anderson, son Cleve and
granddaughter from st. Paul. are
visiting the formers brother this
week
The Knights of Pythias of Kasota
are doing land office business.
New members are being taken in
every meeting.
. In the case of John Tyson VS..
Louise Roebke the defendant was
fined 81 and costs. The case was
appealed to the supreme court
Miss Edna Buell. while running
their automobile accidentally ran in.
to a tree. The radiator of the ma
chine was broken but no one was
injured. The machine was taken
to Mankato for repairs.
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Old MaoIeton

Mr.. Robert Mickey was business
visitor at Minnesota Lake Tuesday.
B. G.. Taylor attended the funeral
of Mrs. Sharp at Winnebago Mon
day.
Miss Clara Bartch visited at Yer
non Center Saturday and Sunday
with her parents.
Miss Lucille Leroy of Good Thur
der spent last week with her aunt,
Mrs B. F. Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Decker and
children visited Mr.. McGregor and
family of Grapeland.
DR.. and Mrs. Bomberger and chill
dren were entertained at the home
of Mr.. Judd Cornell Sunday.
Miss Genevieve Johnston, who has
been teaching school near Pipestone,
returned home last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Hicks drove to
Vernon Center Sunday to visit their
cousins, Mr. and Mrs. George Mer-
tersdorf.
Mrs J. E. Heickert went to St
Paul Tuesday to visit her son, Mark.
She will also visit relatives at Min.
neapolis and Pennington before she
returns home.
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Kasota

w. H. Ulmer and wife Sundayed
with c.. w. Babcock.
Arthur Turriton has been appoint
ed rural route carrier out of Ka-
sofa.
W. Rambo of Vernon Center
spent few days in this city with
his relatives.
James Turritin has bought the L.
B. Sage residence and his son Ar
thur will move into it soon.
Professor Griffin has gone to the
Minnesota university to take up
six weeks course in manual train:
ing.
The Misses Eldora and Mabel
Mason have gone to visit their sis
ter, Eleanor, who lives in ST. Paul.
They will also visit their sick
cousin, Ada Mason. rag
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Good Thunder

Mrs. Charles Peterson has been
selling some fine luscious strawber-
ries.
Eugene Roberts is trying to inter
est his friends in the lands in the
Judith Basin, Lewiston, Mont.
F. Bruscke and family and Miss
Anna Wiedenheft and Mrs. F. Darge
and daughter spent Sunday in Fari-
mont.
NJ. A. Benedict enjoyed several
days outing at Madison Lake with
his brother, C. L. Benedict. He re-
membered all with generous taste
of fish upon his return.
Road work is nearing completion.
The work of the grader is not very
much welcomed by the auto drivers
as the condition of the roads spoil
the riding to considerable extent.
Will Tipler and family and sister,
Mrs. Annie Emmons, and friend, also
Mrs. Charles Peterson and daughter
and Mrs. Fl. Benedict and Lucille
visited at the S. A. Doty farm ca
FRIDAY last.
The loss of poultry grows alarm
ingly and big fine chickens are being
buried by the dozen. Are these featn.
cred friends of ours supplied with
plenty of pure water to drink?
That is often the cause of lots OF
disease. See to it that the water
dish is always full.
Friends and relatives, learning that
Sunday marked the fiftieth milestone
of Henry Gnodke's life, got busy and
in the evening, armed with dainty
refreshments, invaded his home and
amusements as pleased each and all.
The happy crowd broke up in the
early hours of the morning.
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Vernon Center

Mrs. Kate Johnston of st. James
is in town.
Clifford Force of Clear Lake, S. d.,
is in town.
d. A. Slater was a Lake Crystal
visitor Saturday.
Children'3 day was observed in
both churches last Sunday.
Misses Ida and Faith Bowen are
attending summer school in Man
kato.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Champlin were
Mankato visitors the first of the
week.
Mrs. Leaie Warren and children
spent Sunday and Monday in Gar
den City
Mrs. Harrington and Miss Howard
spent the past week with relatives
in Austin
l.. G. Rev and family were over
Sunday visitors at the Pepper home
in Mankato.
Ethel Frances was quite seriously
injured by being run over by a
iOduSu WdSOH
F. L. Cooper is having his house
painted McMonagle and Herman are
doing the work.
Miss Blanch Randall won the pi-
ano in the contest which Editor
Caller has been operating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Briggs were
in Garden City Tuesday to see Mr..
Buck, who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. T. D. Hays and son are up
from Minneapolis to spend the sum-
mer with her husband on the farm.
Attorney George Dredge, wife and
daughter, from Minneapolis, are
guests at the F. H. Barnes home this
week.
Mrs. Schwartz of Chatfeld and
Mrs. Hickey of Minneapolis are Wis
iting at the home of their brother,
Charles Redfield.
Ed. Washburn went as far as Min
neapolis with his sister, Mrs. Web
ster, Monday morning, who left for
her home in San Francisco. Tuesday.
Mrs. Fairweather, one of the best
primary teachers our school has
ever had, is up from her home in
Mankato for few days visit with
her many friends.
Tonight, Wednesday. at eight
o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal
church, will occur the marriage of
Miss Hazel Clement and Clifford
Force. A hundred invitations have
been issued for the ceremony.
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Enioyed Presbyterian Picnic.

The annual picnic OF the Presby-
terrain Sunday school was held at
Sibley park yesterday afternoon. AT
three o'clock the picnicers arrived,
some in autos and carriages, others
by street car until when the basket
supper was served at six o'clock
fully 200 were present. The program
of athletic sports, consisting of the
ball game and races was postponed
because of the hot weather. An ex.
cellent supper was enjoyed.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Ida Schwarzenbach to Louis Kauff-
man, wiz, lot 2, Mitchelfs subdl-
vision, Mankato, $4,000.
Otis Malcolm to James A. Moon,
middle Is of lot 6, block 9, Mankato,
81 and other considerations.