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The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
WHICH HUSBAND
Do YOU CHOOSE

II is a question which is tn" worst
fault in a husband to be too fastidious
about what he eats, or not TO he fas-
tidiOus CnoU n.
The ~Nrt OF man who looks COntCmptu-
ously at the dish passed to him, and
asks If the cook has any brains that she
contrIves so little variety in the menu.
is of course. ntOlerable: but there IS
another sort Of man with whom II Is
just as hard to put up.
\ woman who married a short while
ago discovered this to her sorrow. She
married with the excellent resolve Of
making her husband happy by the steady
practice of domestic virtues. hut his pal
ate was so poorly developed that unless
an article q. food was absolutely un-
wholesome oy burnt to a cnd"r. he never
discovered any faults in It. Neither did
he discover any merit in the nOblcst
masterpiece Of the culinary art: by the
fn-r shades Of "avoring and quality he
remained u moved. and even If his wife
gave him a lead ~ remarkng about
some special dainty, Isn't this deli
Cious?" all the response she received
was, Yes, dear" in an ahsent-mindcd
manner.
lie belonged to tn inhumau class
which eats to live. instead Of living to
cat, and resembled A certain old gentle
man who went to a restaurant day after
day and invariably ordered chop and
ChIpped potatoes. On one occasion he
was given steak and mashed potatoes
instead. and afterward the waiter apollo
gized for the mistake. Didn't / have
chop as usual?' the old gentleman ask
ed. Il never noticed"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
WELL TO REMEMBER

To brighten the colors in the rug
slightly mosten salt with Kerosene
Sprinkle this over the rug and sweep il
on. Kerosene will leave no greasy effect
The dirt will como of and the coIors be
freshened. One also may substitute corn
meal for salt.
Soap should never be applied to stained
fabric until the stains have been re-
moved. After chemical treatment the ar
ticle should first be rInsed in clear water
and then washed In soap suds or put into
the regular wash
To lubricate a window sash that has
rubs or swells in damp weather so that
it cannot be raised or lowered easily,
slush freely with common yellow soap
and the edges of the sash and the groove
in which it runs. Or use a wax candle
instead OF the soap.
The refrigerator should be emptied of
its contents, thrown open and thoroughly
scalded out with boiling water at least
once a week. Remove the shelves and
wash them in hot water, and do not for
get to scald the cabinet in which the ice
Is kept. Use a deodorent disinfectant and
keep the doors open until the interior is
entirely dry. Neglected refrigerators not
only destroy the flavor OF foods, but
cause them to spoil easily.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
WAY TO CLEAN
SOILED WHITE LACE

Fine white lace, whether in solid
piece or sewed in garment, can be
cleaned successfully in this manner:
Make a paste of -four and gasoline.
Squeeze a few drops of bag blueing into
the gasoline. II a waist is to be cleaned,
and silk parts must be protected, stun
the waist with old towels or an old
nightgown and cover the lace with the
mixture. It does not dry quickly, but
this only offers an opportunity for bet
ter results.
In an hour or so take a soft whisll
broom and lightly brush the lace. While
It may splash upon the silk, yet only
some kinds can he injured by liquid or
powder. The lace when pressed has all
the appearance of newness and just
enough stiffness to iron nicely. If the
lace, insertion, or edging has metallic
threads in it little muriatic acid can be
added
1t will remove the tarnish and brighten
gold threads as nothing else WILL AM
monia Is often added especially when
the lace is unusually dirty and demands
vigorous treatment White SILK gloves
and ribbons can he cleaned with the
mixtare and also white canvas shoes.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Good Bread Recipe

Take three pints water, two hot and
one cold. Into the lukewarm water place
one cake compressed yeast; into the hot
water place three large tablespoons lard.
Allow TO melt and cool. When perfectly
cool pour into the yeast mixture. Add
three teaspoons salt and three teaspoons
sugar. Carefully sift three quarts flour
and add slowly. beating with a wooden
spoon or paddle until you have used It
all Finish mixing with the hands and
set aside in covered pan to rise for two
hours. Then put in pans: let rise again
and bake. This bread can be started at
o'clock in the morning and baked by II
o'clock. thus doing away with the old
tedious way of baking bread. The beat
ing makes It very fine grained and takes
the place of kneading with hands.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Almond Cookies.

Beat to a hard sauce one-fourth pound
each of sweet butter and puIverized
sugar, sifted. Add the yoIks OF three
well beaten eggs When a smooth cream.
add four ounces Of blanched and sliced
almonds and six ounces of flour in which
has been sftcd a sCant teaspoOnfuI Of
baking powder. Stir with wooden
spoon until a smooth p6ste. Use sugar
II making the dough into balls Set
these an inch apart in a creased pan.
wet the tops lightly, sprinkle sugar over
them, and set half an almond In the
center Of each ball. Rake n delicate
straw color. Dainty cakes. especially
nice to serve with Iuncheons or afternoon
teas.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

DO you remember how tired you were
last Christmas" asked the Busy Man
with irrelevance for they had not been
discussing last Christmas-he and the
Little Woman
Don't / remember she exclaimed,
and then both were silent as their minds
trailed back over last December when
everything for the holiday season vas
done with a crowding and last-moment
hurry that left the Little Woman nothing
Lut a pack Of ragged nerves when the
gay season was on, unfit to either take or
give pleasure; irritable to the Busy Man
and the two small tots, to whom It would
have meant so much had their mother
been less exhausted at Santa Claus time.
"Well?" interrogated the Little Woman,
as she met his keen glance.
DO II now" he said briefly.
7 happened in an F street shop the
other day." he went on to tell her, and
I saw a woman making Christmas pur-
chases. Such dear, dainty little embroid
cred aprons she was saying, Just the
thing to send Mary, and another might
90 to Aunt Jane, she always loves en-
broidered things You see she talked
more to herself than to the saleswOman.
They are very cheap. Special sale, re-
marked the girl behind the counter en-
couragtngly, and the purchaser bought
three of them.
7 always begin in October to do
my Christmas shopping, she explained
to the girl. There are several reasons
for II. The first is that everything Is
higher in price around Christmas time.
One can pick up something pretty here
and there as sales and opportunity sUg-
gest. The second reason is that can't
ceel the money so much if ! spend
dollar here and a dollar there during
the two months preceding Christmas, as
I would if il all was left to pile up in
a couple Of weeks before Yuletide. Then,
Cf course. ] avoid the crOwding of the
shops Just before Christmas: hurried,
il-advisPd purchases; and all the fatigue
that is the result of the usual Christmas
rush. 1t set me thinking. Kitten, of
the condition you were in last Christ
mas ended the Busy Man, affeCtionate-
Iy.
The Little W9man flushed prettily. She
never has been able to get over soft
blush when the Busy Man pinches her
check and calls her kitten" God grant
she never NAV,
What would YOU suggest she turn
ed 10 him admiringly for advice.
Well. in the first place, began the
Busy Man, swelling out percepubly. as
Busy Men have d way OF doing when
they are about to unload a bright par
rrular hunk Of wisdom. Well, in the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
WHAT YOU WEAR HAS MUCH
TO DO WITH GETTING JOB

in typewriting office which maintains an
agency for stenographers and typewrit-
ers, and about fifty girls came TO inquire
about positions while I was there.
There were all kinds of girls, young.
old, clever. and stupid, and they were
attired in every rainbow COlCred hue.
One little girl with a sweet, wistfUl face
who looked AS if she might be quite
capable. wore a red skirt OF a peculiarly
disagreeable shade. a dirty shirt waist.
and a hat trimmed with brilliant green
bow.
Another girl, tall and slender. wore a
light blue shirt waist $uTt trimmed with
at least thirty yards of cheap white lace.
and at the neck she had Il huge rhine
stone pin which had lost all pretens" Of
glitter. She wore a hat trimmed with
three kinds of flowers in various shades
Another girl wore dress OF cheap
pink flowered silk. and around her neck
were some ugly green glass beads.
Refined Clothes Count.
Can You imagine any Of these girls get
ting a position in an office where re-
hnemcnt was the keynote?
OF course. there were some girls who
knew how to dress neatly and apprOpri-
ateIy. One especially was an ideal type
Of modern business woman. She wore a
neat fitting blue coat suit white shirt
waist. and a plain white sailor Another
who was attractive wore small black
hat trimmed with a bow and 4 dress Of
gray wash material.
Girls love pretty things It is only
natural that they should. But it costs no
more 10 wear quiet. we'll fitting clothes
than TO wear brilliant Colored cheap
fluery. which interprets, in a ptiful way
tho girls longings for the things that
she cannot have.
When You apply for position leave all
Of your imitation jewelry, Your cheap
feathers, your bright coloncd frocks at
home.
Dress as we'll as you can. but wear
something which does not proclaim to
the world that Won are unseccessfully
trying to copy styles which you cannot
AFFORD and which never were intended
for business wear.
You will be judged by your appearance
as much as by your ability.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
FLOWERS OF SATIN OR SILK
ARE FASCINATING TO MAKE

from an OhlonE piece Of satin two inches
long and on" ZACH wide, one edge being
cut curved at the corners.
About twenty petals were used I'm
each rose. Each. being finely gathered
on the square edge to the curved por-
tion, is pulled up tight and fastened to 4
short piece Of very fine wire
When making these flowers, start from
the center and work out to the calyx
First cover a tiny vad Of cotton with
bit Of the satin and attach It TO a
piece of white hat wire. This forms tha
center Of the rose. The petals are then
added. working around and around.
twisting the fine Wire around the central
stem.
After all the petals have been added
cut five small threc-cornered pieces Of
liGht-gTecn silk fnr the Calyx. Add thess
with the aid Of fine wire. This caIyN
can he dispensed with II YOU wish: bur
without the Cal-N the flower does not
look as natural as with il.
NnturnI-IooI>inE Flowers.
Ry closely bending and crumpIinE tho
satin you can get a very natural-IOokinE
flower. After the rose is complete add
the leaves and wrap the stems with dark
green tissue paper. Violets are fashion,
ed OF small loops Of lavender satin or
ribbon wired and punched together, with
the addition OF foliage. Sweet peas offer
a greater variety OF color combinations
than any other flower. Make these with
three double satin loops wired on the
outer edge and held together with an
extension OF this same wire. Place two
loops outstanding and one down. with u
very small wad of satin-cOlOred cotton
for the center.
These should be mounted on long COW
cred wire stems and used only with plen-
ty of foliage.
Satin flowers are being used extensively
this season on millinery and to ornament
evening gowns.
They are exceedingly useful as a means
of Introducing a desired note of color on
a hat or costume.
For this reason they are frequently OS
unnatural but always of beautiful color.
In such cases. when tho shade is far
from being true to nature. II is we'll TO
omit ordinary green leaves and simply
use several Of the soft satin flowers
mass"d together.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
556i6

This model offers a semi-dressy design
for a Young Girl. one that can be made Of
simple serge or cheviOt and answer for
day uses. OF which can be developed in
a light silk OF in a pretty crepe material
and serve for evening wear.
The kimonO sleeve IS used and there is
a group Of tucks at each side of the deep
yoke. while the skirt Is of empire design.
The pattern. No. 5016 is cut in sizes II,
I6, and IS years Medium size requires
four yards of 36-inch material.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents TO the office of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Want Beautiful Hair?
Then Try This Shampoo
Maid Marion on BeautyJ

at is a well-known fact that wet
shampoos work injury to ,Sboth hair
and scalp, as all contain more or less
potash and free alkali, necessary to
create a lather. These two chemicals
reduce the vitality of the hair glands
and delicate tissues, and drenching the
head to remove the lather usually ag-
gravates the condition.
"A very fine dry shampoo that is
cleansing and beneficial to hair and
scalp can be made by mixing 4 ounces
of either orris root or corn meal with
4 ounces of therox. 4 tablespoonful
sprlnkled on the head. then brushed
we'll through the hair. cleanses and
exhilarates the scalp, takes every par
ticle of dust and oil from the hair. and
leaves 1t soft, glossy and easy 10 do upS'
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
CLEARS COMPLEXION
OF ALL AGE MARKS

Writing for the Denver Cali, Mae
Martyr says: The woman who breads
using face powder will find splendid
relief from her complexion ills by using
instead lotion made by dissolving (
ounces Of spurmaX in h-pint hot
water. adding . teaspoonfuIs glycerine
Or in cool weather, to make the lotion
dry more quickly, use ia-pint witch
hazel instead OF the water
This simple, inexpensive lotion far
surpasses face powder. as it gives last
ing beauty to the skin. 1t STAYS on
better, and does not show on the skin
like powder. For whitening and re-
hning coarse, muddy or sallow skin.
this lotion is unequaled 1t takes
away that shiny look and makes the
skin 'satiny and youthful looking. No
beauty seeker should be without this
wonderful complexion beautiher, as a.
few applications win make any face
look years younger"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13

Roses Of satin and silk are not diff
fiCult to max" and furnish a fascinating
pastimC for the necdIewonan. Not only
roses. hut viol"ts sweet peas. and vari-
Gus other flowers can. with very little
practice, hc mad" for the adOrnment Of
gowns and hats. on" OF the daintiest
lingerie hats for a young girl that have
seen this season had as its only trim
ming a wreath or varied colOTcd buds,
intcrspread with dark-grcen velvet leaves.
The combination was unusual and beau
tiful
1t so happened that the wearer' $
mother had not only made her hat hut
had also made the flowers. The leaves
she bought at Il Frcncn mIIliner's shop
How to Cut Petals.
Small pieces Of satin were utilized in
making the flowers. Each petal was cut
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Rolled Out CnnkIcS.

Ono cup Of lard and butter: mix equal
parts: one and onc-half cups EranulRtcd
sugar, threc-fourths Of cup sour milk.
thick, one cup raisinS chopped. two cups
rolled oats. Nv" cups flour. thrcc eggs.
one rounding teaspOOntul soda. Il s"dnt
Cnc-haIf toaspOonful salt. ono h"aptng
traspoonfuI ground cinnamon. Sift flour;
cinnamon. salt. and soda together. Peat
sugar. eggs. and shortening together,
then add milk and norr, with ralsins and
rolled oats. Drop from a spoon in pan
and bake in a moderate oven.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13

This little frock is tucked across the
front and also the back Of the waist.
Otherwise there is no trimming. the neck
being high and the sleeves OF three
quarter length. The skirt is kilt pleated
and the entire dress opens in the center
OF the back. Lingerie collar and cuffs
will add much 10 the daintincSs Of the
dress
These frocks are made of serge, pana-
ma. brilliantne, novelty materials in
plaids and stripes, &C.
The pattern, $500, is cut in sizes 4, g.
g. TO- and Il years Medium size requires
IA yards of A-inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the Office Of this
paper.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13

What do YOU wear when You are try
ing to get d position?
That sounds like a frivolous question.
doesn't it? But It really is not as fool
ish as it sounds. Because what YOU
wear has quite great oeal to do with
your getting a position and may have
more weight than you imagine in getting
You the kind Of position you want
The other day spent a couple of hours
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13

No matter what the season. a little girl
is sure to he glad to MAKE a new dress
for her doll. and the set herewith pic
tured provides a neat frock and long
cape.
ANY bit OF dress material left from
the gowns Of members OF the family will
generally answer for dolly's outfit. and
If there is piec" "f bright cOIorcd serge
for the cape It will he sure to please
the little girl
This pattern i77.. is cut in sizes for
dolls from II to 2f inches in length. For
an lS-inch doll it will require for the
dress 81 yard Of A-inch material and
for tho cape l-2 yard 81 inches or more
in width.
The above pattarn Can he obtained by
sending n cents 10 the office Of this per
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Ginger Snaps.

on" cup CranuIated sugar. one cup New
Orleans molasseS, one cup butter or but
ter or butter and lard (mixed and melted,
measure after mcltingD. three cups flour,
heaping. ono teaspoonfuI salt, one tea
spoonful soda dissolved in four table
spoonfuls "f boiling water. one table
spoon ginCcr-roundcd. Mix stiff and roll
thin. This recipe makes ten dozen de-
licious ginger snaps.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Cake Without Eggs.

Reat a cup and a half of sugar and
two tablespOOnfuls of butter to a cream;
add a cup of milk and two cups of flour;
beat vigorously. When perfectly smooth
add pinch Of salt. a teaspOonful OF
favOritc flavOring. and a teaspoonful OF
baking powder. Mix thoroughly and bake
thirty minutes in a moderate oven. \
warm. sweet sauce, with fruit hayOring,
or simple icing may be used on ths
lake.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
RECIPES FOR SMALL CAKES
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD SAVE

like coarse corn meal. Stir this gradual
" into tho well beaten whites Of four
eggs. Lay out on papered tins with
pastry and tube Bake twelve to TWEEN
ty minutes in slow oven. When cool wet
under side Of paper and remove mac
CarOOns.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Coconnut Macarnons.

Beat the whites Of three eggs stiff, add
gradually two cups of powdered sugar
two teaspuonfuls of baking powder, and
two cups Of grated cocoanut. Drop with
teaspoon the size of hickory nut on
papered tins. Bake twenty TO thirty
minutes in slow oven.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Many Protest.

II appears Eow"vcr. that WIS mis-
taken in this view. and that my mild
and amiable suggestions have stirred up
perfect hornets nest Of protest from
the masculine thcatorEonC contingent.
I have been showed under With letters
from mon who say that they will go out
just rs much rs thcy please between acts.
and that If women don't like it they can
stay away from tn" thcatcrs themselves
or 60 20 tn" matiu""s.
Some Of the men call attention to wOm-
ems sins in public places. and ono man
says. Il think for women to come TO
the theater drenched in perfume that
nauseates every one about them is just
a bad as for men to go ont between the
acts" Another man writes. "What an
noyS me IS tn" coming in late Of the cod
fish arstuCraCy.' who make II a point
never to come 10 the theater until after
the curtain IS up. Then they stroll down
the aisle to their places. Everybody in
the row must rise to let them in, thus
blocking the view for at least six rows,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
Almond MncarOOns.

Slice thin one-half pound of almond
taste, crumble fine with two-thirds of a
pound Of coarse powdered sugar. and
one teaspoonful of flour until 1t looks
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
RE DOROTHY DIN.

A few days ago ! wrote an article in
which l tried to call the attention Of
men to the inconvenience that they put
women to in the theater by forcing
women to get up twice after each act.
in order TO let them pass in and out.
I represented to mon that when-a
woman goes to the thcater II is a gala
occasion with her. in which she attires
herself in her best frOck. which is
usually made of some perishable ma
terial that is ruined by men dragging
over it. Also that a woman. having
taken off her hat in order to add TO the
comfort and pleasure of the men in the
audience. IS so incumbered with her be-
longings that she finds it extremely in
convenient to get up after having once
settled herself in her seat. She has her
wrap. her hat. her hatpins. her hand
kerChief, her fan. her opera glasses, her
bag all to take care of. and when she
has TO get up to let a man pass she IS
forced to clutch all Of these multitudin-
Gus articles and hold them up above
her head as she flattens herself against
her seat. as the man pushes past.
1t would he bad enough for woman
TO he put to the trouble OF doing all
Of this once during play. but every
woman who goes TO the theater has to
do It from four to twenty times Of an
evening. because not only is some man
in the row she sits in sure TO go ont
after every act. hut there are probably
half a dozen different men that decide
TO go at different times
/ called attention to this because I
felt sure that men did not realize how
selfish they were. nor 70 what real suf-
ferinG they put women by going out after
every act. was confident that a real
gentleman, II he had his thoughts d
vertcd to the matter would secure an
end scat II he had 81. Eitus' dance or
some nervous trouble that prevented
him remaining quiet for a couple Of
hours. or that hN would drink enough
before the play began tn sustain him
through il, or take such other measures
as would prevent him from making
nuisance ~ himself 10 everybody in his
vicinity in tho theatcr
The Washington herald., 1911-10-13
MEALS FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST.
Hot Baked Apples with Prunes.
Mush. Southern style
Yeast Rolls (rehcatcdD. Coffee.
LI''.CHEON.
Cream Of Celery Soup.
Minced Lamb and Green Pepper Sand
WIChes.
Orange Jelly. Cake.
Cocoa Ur Grape Juice.
DINNER.
Mushroom CunsOmme.
Broilcd Becfsteak. Baked Potatoes.
Celery.
Coffee CuStard
Drmi TaSs"
Coffee Custard - Delicious. novel. and
economical One and one-half Cupfuls
coffee. Onc-half c1pfUl rich milk. two
eggs. one-half CupTUl sugar. a pinch
salt and a teaspooafuI vanilla. Cook in
double boiler. following directions for
boiled custard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-06
ENGLAND sWIFTER
THAN AMERICA
Gertrude Atherton Finds Great Brit
ain Too Noisy to Work on
Her Writings.

NEW YORK, June Cone Of the
hardest blows that Americas pride in
her hustle and hustle has yet re-
ceived was dealt here by Gertrude
Atherton, the novelist, who declared
on her arrival on the Amerika that
England was too busy for her work
and that she was going to her old
home in San Francisco to find peace
and quiet necessary for the compile
tion of the book she is now writing.
Mrs. Atberton is now chiefly con
cerned with the theme Of woman's s
serial and political uplift She says
Mrs Pankhurst the English suffrag-
cite leader. is the brainest person she
ever knew.
"The average woman's brain is bet
ter than a mans anyway she SAYS.
THE average mans brain does not
amount to much