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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Astringent Lotions.

Certain astringent lotions may be used
with good effect upon hands or feet that
are inclined to moisture. even when the
weather is cold. and in winter especially
such moisture must not continue, for if
it does almos. inevitably chilblains will
come. Also once it becomes chronic it
is far more difficult to cure, and the
condition Itself results in ruin to gloves,
hosiery and The lining of shoes.
Persons whose hands perspire, even
though cold, should never wear fur gloves,
and it is better to avoid those having any
interlininss. The reason for this is that
once the linlrss have become moist they
induce further moisture of the hands
each time ire covering is put on. Civ
ing room fo~ free use of the fingers is
highly impol tant, for otherwise circula-
ton will be checked. and the difficulty
cannot be controlled.
Spirits of IamphOr rubbed either on the
palms or on the soles as may be needed,
is excellent iCr pronounced moisture. On
the feet this camphor is to be rubbed i'm
night and morning. and also, when pos
sible. just before going out OF doors.
FrictiOning must be brisk. for on normal
circulation depends improvement of the
local condition.
the surface With d powder made from one
dram of OleaIe of zinc, two drains of sub
nitrate of bismuth and ten grains of
betanaphthol.
fuse perspiration recommended by q
physician is made from five grains OF
chronic acid and one-half ounce of dis
titled witch nazel. This is specially ex-
cellent for bands. and is dropped on the
surface several times a day. rubbing inn
mediately. that the skin shall absorb it.
That any damp material. be it kid or
cotton. shall be removed orom contact
with the skin Immediately on coming in
doors is imperative
Moisture when the body is cold is due
to a weak condition Of the pores or
nerves, and continued damp will deplete
them even more. Hosiery must be
changed at the earliest opportunity. and
the eXtremities given a brisk rubbing to
restore natural dryness In extreme
cases of moist feet shoes should be
changed we'll as stockings
Exercise of both feet and hands should
be gone through with whenever conven-
lent. Hands are to be shaken and fingers
bent in any way which will produce a
feeling of warmth For the feet, rise
on the toes and repeat this many times
before twisting the foot from the ankle.
MARGARET MIXTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Pincushion Styles.

Whatever style of pincushion comes or
goes with the passing hour. the mattress
form seems to be perennial. The reason
of this is not hard to guess when one has
ever been owned. Whether on one s
dressing table or in travelling nothing
quite takes it's place for convenience as
we'll as good looks.
This style of cushion may be made i'm
all sizes, from those ten inches long by
eight inches wide. in which can be stuck
safety pins of all kinds. as well as full
assortment of ordinary pins. to the tiny
ones four inches long by two and half
inches wide, so convenient to keep in a
travelling bag ready stocked.
The amount of material needed for such
q cushion is easily gagged. Buy ribbon
the exact width of the cushion to be made
and twice the length with enough over
to turn in q narrow seam at each end.
There should also be enough inch-wide
ribbon, the same shade, to go around
the four sides. If desired. there can be
an extra strip of this ribbon to sew to
one end as q hanger.
Overcast the narrow ribbon to top and
bottom, leaving the upper end open to
slip In the filing. This may be either
bran or wool wadding. enough to make
a thick. full cushion. Overcast the end
and tuft with embroidery silk or gilt
thread, using a long needle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Health and Beauty.

To mix ones perfumes nowadays is an
expedient which no woman dreams Of
adopting. To spray a few drops of Rus
sian violet over the costume in the after
noon and change 1t to white lilac in the
evening would be looked upon as permits
sible only when the corsage flowers are
varied, and SO particular are women on
this point that they are adopting a ia
vorite artificial blossom which is worn
morning. noon and night with the same
faithful adherence that was shown some
few years ago in regard to the natural
bloom. The perfume in question finds its
way into every article of the toilet. Not
only is ii repeated in the soap and face
POWDER, but each sachet when is tucked
into corner of shelf or drawer, sewn to
the coat hanger Or slipped among the
wells and ribbons has the same delicate
scent
To gauge the right amount of perfume
permissible is quite fine art in itself.
and the first hint of OVERRIDING it is d
fatal evidence of bad taste The aroma
should be just strong enough to recog-
nize what it is, and no more. and should
suggest a breath of fragrance waited TO
one on a passing breeze rather than the
close proximity Of the flower.
\ wad of cotton wool sprinkled with
scent and dropped into a box of jabots
or scarfs provides very good emer-
gency sachet and can be constantly re-
newed SO as to obviate any fear of the
scent becoming stale, while to scent tine
hair deiicately a little sachet of the finest
and fantest pei fume is sometimes insert
ed in the crown Of the hat. just under
ne ath the lining.
White hair is becoming more and more
| fashionable. Women no longer look upon
white locks as the sign and manual of
| advancing age, and the story of the
| be auty who took her quietus after dis
| covering the first threads of silver among
her masses of gold would no longer pos
sess any point. Nowadays, however. the
repper and salt period has been sup
| pressed altogether. and to grow gray
gracefully is no longer part OF the
| scheme Probably cur great-great-grand-
mothers. who spent hours in the powder
| ing closet without counting the time
| thrown. away we're perfectly we'll aware
| that white hair takes as much as hve
| or ten years off the apparent age or IS
/ 10. SCISSOR One CT the things that nobou.,.
| is prepared to dispute Is the fact that
dark eyes and eyebrows gam immensely
white hair. and that woman with d
| good complexion and we'll marked brows
| never looks so distinguished as when time
| mr. cCif.ure has succeeded in bleaching ne.
| ha.r to an Enthusiastically snowy tint
| In these days. however, when supple
| n'e,tsrv locks are so important part o,
| tne adGenda, it must not be forgotten
tina; pure white hair is rarer and con
| sefuently considerably more expensive
thsn dark locks, while far more ire
| ouent shampoo is required, the leis
shade on the snowy tresses being inimica
=, the,, appearance. To prevent the vel
Iou isl, tint which some white hair &c
| oui, es many women have the least touci
of blue added to the water in which 1t il
washed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Homemade Hominy.

Select ears of corn having large kernels,
reject all the small and uneven kernels
at the ends CT the ears.
Measure five cupfuis of the corn, heat
four quarts of water with one rounding
tablespoonful of I've. When this comes to
| a boil put in the corn and stir. Cook
slowly for two hours. stirring often. Dur
ing this time the mixture will thicken
and become difficult to stir.
Test frequently and when the hulls are
on the points of the kernels they slip
off easily. Then take up In the colander
and drain. Wash thoroughly through two
waters before putting the hands Into the
corn. as the I've toughens the skin.
Drain in the cclander again and. taking
part of the corn at a time, rub and
squeeze in the hands without water I'M
til there is thick sticky mass. Then fill
the pan with water and rub the corn
again in the hands. This will usually be
sufficient to remove the hulls. but il not
drain again and rub as in the first in
stance. 1t is easier to do the hulling one
day. then cover the corn with water and
cook the second day in plenty of water,
boiling slowly for six hours or even long
err. Do not stir enough to break the
grains, Salt to taste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

Help for jewellers in apartments whose
closet room is congested comes in hang
ers that can be poked up to the ceiling.
Therefore that space between the top and
the line of hooks. which hitherto has
been wasted. becomes of value by means
of one or two rods stretched across about
four inches below the ceiling The value
of this arrangement is not only in use of
space that has been idle. but that long
dresses may be hoisted so high that they
are not in the way when entering the
closet.
Whether one or two rods may be used
in this fashion depends upon the depth
of the closet. There must, however. be
space enough to permit all garments
being placed on coat hangers.
The racks which are to be skied are
those ordinarily used. and to make the
handling of garments placed so high easy.
there is a long stick. with a hook at the
end. which may be used to lift clothes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
UTIL LYING CLOSET TOPS
THAT ARE USUALLY VACANT
Ropes Serve as Hangers-Dresses, Long
Coats and Other Articles Can Be
Hung on Hooks.

down and put them back without reach
ing.
The rods should be put across the
closet. or from end to end, but arrange
ment depends, somewhat, upon the shape
of the closet.
A woman who has lived for many years
in an apartment finds an old-fashioned
secretary useful piece of furniture. be-
cause of the number of different articles
it will hold The lower section is always
either drawers or cupbOards. and under
clothes or other garments may be tucked
away in such manner that they may be
easily taken out. The top always has
doors and shelves. If the doors are of
glass they can be backed by plain or fig
ured silk fulled on rods. In the hidden
space thus arranged no end of articles,
large and small. may be placed.
An old-fashioned bookcase. which be-
gins at the floor, and is about five feet
high. may be converted into clothes
closet.
The shelves may be removed, and hooks
put around the top inside. so coats and
suits of any kind may be hung.
ELIZABETH LEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
To Appear Tall.

Here are hints for the woman who
would be little taller:
Avoid eirdles.
Never, under any circumstances, wear
belt of contrasting color You may
think 1t gives smart color note, but
you are wrong.
Let all your lines run up and down.
Do not wear a yoke Of the square va
riety; ii shortens you.
Have your gown all Of one material
preferably a light tone.
Wear long gloves and carry a tall UNI.
brella.
Hold your chin up to lengthen your
throat line.
Garry your head straight. never tilted
to one side. The tilted head Is for the
tail woman who wants to look short.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Springerle

The materials required for this charac:
teristic German holiday cake are one
pound pulverized sugar. four eggs, one
pound of flour, one lemon rind grated
and anise seed. Beat the eggs and sugar
together until featherE. 1t will. take
about one hour. Add the grated lemon
peel and sifted flour. mix all together and
roll out on the mo!ding board until only
one-eighth of an inch in thickness. Have
in readiness the small square wooden
forms with designs of swans, flowers,
etc. stamped upon them.
Cut this dough into squares, dust the
forms with flour and put the squares into
them. so the design will-become imprint
ed on the dough. Remove carefully from
the forms and place on napkins powdered
with -four, overnight, to dry. Then lay
on buttered tins strewn with anise, seed
and bake in a coolish oven until about
the color of the ordinary soda cracker.
If these are kept in a stone crock the
springerle will remain soft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Lemon Meringue Pie.

Stir into one cup boiling water one ia
blespoonful cornstarch dissolved in lit
tie cold water. Cook until thickened and
clear, then add enc cupful sugar, tea
spoonful butter and the juice and grated
rind of two lemons. Add the beaten yolks
of three eggs and take from the fire.
Have ready the bottom crust that has
been baked. first prick with a fork to
prevent blisters. Place the custard in
the crust and bake for half an hour.
When done take from the oven and
spread over the top meringue made
from the stiff1y whipped whites of the
eggs and three tablespoonful sugar. Shut
off the heat in the oven so it will be
cool giving the meringue plenty Of time
to rise. stiffen and color to a delicate
gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Timely Recipes.
Lemon Pie.

This is an old reliable recipe. Mix
three even tablespoons of cornstarch
with one cup of sugar and turn into
one and one-quarter cups OF boiling
water. Cock until thick, cool little and
add one large beaten egg, rounding tea
spoonful of butter and the juice and
grated yellow rind of one large lemon.
Bake between two crusts or in one crust
with a few narrow strips of paste laid
across.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

same room, all the windows tight sealed.
and sitting feather beds adding their
quota Of discomfort. Pulmonary and
bronchial troubles have wonderfully de-
creased since the sleeping
fad. and most people nowadays, II they
cannot have special sleeping rooms ar
ranged with sliding panels instead of
wallis at least throw all the windows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Poor Mans Rice Pudding.

Soak q half cupful of well washed
rice in a quart of milk on the back Of
the stove for a couple of hours. Add
a little salt and half cupfui of sugar
and bake in a slow oven for two hours.
stirring occasionally at first until the
rice has thickened and softened. Then
brown slightly and serve. half cup
full of raisins may be added II desired.
Serve hot with butter and sugar or
cream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

vice at night. For this sort Of sleeping
very warm bedcovering should be used
sheets being dispensed with and blankets
placed under as well as over the body.
Wooden night garments should also BE
worn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Sleeping in the Open.

The benefits Of fresh air at night
have been so we'll proved that nowadays
one shudders to think of the sealed-up
sleeping rooms of our New England AIN
cestors. when six or eight children slept
In ur-posters and trundle beds in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Marzipan..

To one pound of blanched almonds al
low one pound Of pure powdered sugar
and six even tablespoonfuls of rose
water. Put the almonds. few at a time,
through the meat chopper. add the rose
water and bray i'm mortar until as fine
as powder. Put into a porcelain-lined
saucepan with the sugar and stir over a
slow fire until when touched with the
finger. it will not stick. Do not let it
get too dry. Dredge the molding board
or a marble slab with powdered sugar.
turn the mixture on to il and roll out
about an inch i'm thickness. adding more
sugar to pin and board if necessary to
prevent sticking. Cut into any shape de-
sired. squares, diamonds. hearts or fig
ures, lay on creased paper. and dry
slightly in a warming oven. Do not allow
the marZipan to get too dry nor to, color.
This is one of the best of Christmas
sweets for children.
Cream Rice.
Cook rice in rapidly boiling sailed
water until tender. Take as much as
required for dessert and mix with a
cupful of whipped and sweetened
cream. Flavor with vanilla and set
away in a cold place. This is simple.
but is always satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

Swift e. Co.'S sales of fresh beef in
washington, D. c., for the week ending
Saturday, Dec. 81. averaged 791c per ID.
t-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

One Of the latest evolutions Of fashion
is the long co,ored velvet paletot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

All daphanous materials such tulle, chiffon etc.
their best when used draped effects and for evening
nothing quite equals them in beauty therefore the gown above
of the preest evening dresses that could we'll be i'm
agned Blue gauze used for the drapery which wraps the
bodice and skirt selftone The fcu held the
of satin the the waist
back where the fchu the skirt drapery
of the gauze placed Pearl spangled lace shows different
openings left by the crossing of the gauze drapery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

The new bags have coronet or initials
in gold or very small diamonds on their
velvet background.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

Black and white effects are being
made up in many lines. A favorite
with several OF the manufacturers 70
the background with white pencil
lines.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-11-30

THERE is something about fringe
i which adapts 1t to millinery de-
signed for older women particularly
well. 1t Is made Of rich materials, as
lace, chenille, satin and silk. and is
carefully and compactly put together.
Now that It is 80 fashionable, many
hats are trimmed with 1t, and some Of
them entirely covered with the narrow
silk fringes.
There are 30 many bonnet-like
shapes this season that are worn by
young and old alike, that there is a
wider choice than heretofore for older
women. These shapes are unusually
softening and becoming and a very
agreeable change from turban and
toque shapes which have been worn
for so many years. Older women
should consider them with favor. They
are small, with roomy and comfort
able head sizes. They fit well down
over the crown of the head and stay
in place without difficulty. Worn
with face veil, they are very neat,
as there is no chance for the hair to
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-11-30

it, and furnace flue is the best heat
er in small house. OF course kero-
sene stove may be used for this pur-
pose, but nothing gives the satisfac-
ton of a good hot pipe from the fur
mace. should like, to see a furnace,
bathroom, and CRATE in every house
Certainly these modern improvements
are necessities, according to our pres
ent ideas. Ten years ago they all
were luxuries. but they have since
become so common that houses in
cities will not rent without them.
They are just as desirable in towns
and villages and on the farms. But
for some reason they have not been
adopted to the same extent. Many of
the newer farm houses are equipped
with just as many conveniences as
city homes, but the farming commune
ties generally have not adopted these
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-11-30

and many other things that the house
wife requires, and the kitchen or up
per rooms are too warm to keep such
things in. For this reason a conve-
nient cellar-way, with good easy steps
is not only a convenience but a nee
essity.
Every cellar should be divided into
compartments. The end farthest from
the heating apparatus should be shut
off and kept at a cold, even tempera-
ture for apples. But potatoes freeze
easier than apples, and 1t is hardly
safe to keep them in the same room.
Then the good wife likes a compart-
ment for bottles of fruit, jars OF jam,
jellies, pickles and such things where
she can keep them clean. She likes
to have this room plastered, and to
have a good hard. smooth cement
floor, and a god door with a lock for
It so she can shut 1t up and turn the
key. There are things to be kept in
such a room that have cost her a good
deal of work to prepare. and she likes
to know that the neighbours boys are
not likely to help themselves. She
means to be liberal enough with the
kids, but she would rather deal out
doses Of expensive jams and jellies III
quantities that would be good for
them. These different compartments
in the cellar cost but little extra at
the time OF building, and they are
there for use for long time to come
It Is difficult to know just when to
start in and how elaborate to prepare
for the future, but It is very good
plan to go slowly. There is a great
deal more comfort in a little house
II at is paid for. than there is in a big
snowy house with big debt on 1t.
do not mean to discourage people from
building because they cannot at once
pay for their home. If everyone wait
ed until he had money enough to pay
the entire cost Of home. few homes
would be attempted Probably In
ninety-nine cases out OF a hundred.
young folks give a mortgage for half
or two-thirds of the cost; then pay
this of little by little. as they pros
per. Persons who manage this way
have a home at middle life. whereas.
II they waited to pay cash down. they
probably would die in rented house
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-11-30
LITTLE POINTS TO REMEMBER
Matters Of Etiquette That Never
Should Be Absent From
the Memory.

When the luncheon guests are la.
dies exclusively the hostess leads the
way to the dining room, where places
are chosen at will or are fixed by
dainty plate favors with the names in.
scribed on one side.
Many hostesses prepare for an in
formal musical and literary program
following luncheon.
The hostess driving with another
woman in a closed carriage allows her
guest to take the choice of seats by
giving her precedence In entering the
carriage.
Only the most delicate scent is al.
lowed on lady's stationery, and 1t is
better to dispense with perfumery in
this line altogether. II used a sachet
is introduced into the box In which
the stationary is kept, the scent being
the same as that affected by the own
er.
Black borders Of equal width on
stationery cards are used by the wild
ow as long as she wears mourning.
Postal cards are only proper for
announcing meetings or the most i'm
personal messages.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-11-30

blow about. There is very great va
riety Of these shapes, their main diff
ferences being in the backs. Some OF
them turn down, some are brimless at
the back and others turn smartly up.
ward, allowing room for a low Golf
fure.
In Fig. very attractive shape is
shown which may be had In felt, vel
vet or any OF the materials used for
winter hats. Velvet loops and chenille
fringe headed by band Of roses,
form the trimming. This shape g
worn both by young and elderly wom-
en-, with equal appropriateness.
More particularly designed for older
women, the hat In Fig. follows the
lines of bonnet. The crown Is a soft
puff of velvet and the trimming a
plume effect made Of fringe applied to
quilts and fringed cabochon. This Is
a very new model, rich and dignified
in effect. It is made In the darker
shades Of the rich colors which char
acterize this seasons millinery.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.