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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
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MUSINGS OF ELINOR HITE
FOOLISH ECONOMY.

THERE'S lot of foolish economy
practiced by people who ought TO
know better. For instance, II In a well
known fact that the poor, who ought
to pay least for everything, really pay
the highest prices of all. prices which
even wealthy people could not AFFORD.
They buy clothing which rips and
has to be constantly replaced, himsy
boots with soles which come to pieces
after a few wearlngs. They buy coal
by the hundredweight when often
times they could afford to buy II In
larger quantities and, OF course, at
lower rate. They buy cheap groceries.
adultered coffee. etc. This is the
economy, to use a truism, that "spoils
the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar"
What would be thought of an engi-
neer who ruined the whole delicate
mechanism OF his machinery by econo-
mixing In oil?
And yet many people are quite as
foolish.
They actually allow the fine ma
chinery OF their bodies. SO wonderfully
intricate, to run down for want of the
fabrication of proper food or rest.
riskipg a long. dangerous illness, not
to speak OF the expense OF the doc
! tors bill.
Others economize in recreation and
pleasure, which does SO much to oil
the wheels Of life and make them run
smoothly.
Some economize in their friendships
and social life. They have no time,
they say. to write a letter or to pay q
friendly call. and these duties are neg
lected until the once dear friends pass
out of their lives.
If you are one of these who pride
themselves on their thriftiness and
saving capabilities see to II that your
economy Is of the wise. not of the fool
ish kind.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

best liked materials from v'ssah the
new hats are made.
Undertakings are prominent features
Of the spring hat, and soutache lid Is
rivaling velvet for underbrim trim
mings. The braid, however. Is usually
sewed on a silk foundation and in
straight rows, or It may be spplio3 70
the straw direct.
In trimmings flowers are TO be used
in great qUentlties, but they are small
posies, sweet peas. violets, lilacs and
button rosen. a soft satiny straw Of
chocolate brown and pinkish gray tones
IN turban shape has its brim complete
ly wreathe6 with delicate lavender cad
mauve pdnEies.
A susll hat Of mustard colored hemp
when will make picture of you Is q
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

be found among the Illustrations. The
hat Is soft and crushable and may be
pulled and twisted into any shape the
wearer fnds mo-t becoming. A band
Of fancy st.5w o. tAe mustard color en-
circles the ..giSal. Ano ,wo roses shad-
Ing fran aCeo 1Sd 20 Gaint pink.
make Z moss attractive coD,1ination OF
colors.
Ribbons are to have great vogue
this seas7r ar trimming mediums, and
there &c y 7sv two toned uncut velvet
ribbon wsh5l is wonderfully good look
ing. An ovsJ or all round model seen
recently CT rorcupine strsw in a dull
black had tcr ita only trimming a
twisted ,c'd - rich rec uncut velvet
ril bon -sfpr kve inches IN Ti6th with
! - revsn-S .,%s OF back -q.in on the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
HoMEMApE LlNoLrllM

Take any old carpet that is whole
but too shabby for use, clean it thor
oughly and tack 1t down smoothly on
the kitchen floor Then make a good
thick boiled starch Of nour and water
Rub coat OF the starch on the carpet
with a whltewash brush. and IN about
twenty four hours or when the starch
IS perfectly dry give II a coat OF paint
any color Dark red Is a desirable
shade for the kitc.un 1oor. When tho
paint Is dry give a second coat and
you WIN have q cheap aud durable
floor covering equal to the best l.no-
leum at about ne-fourth the cost by
giving'it a coat OF paint once year Il
viii last for years
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
The Tough Chicken

the cooking In very hot oven. basting
frequently with drippings When ready
TO serve drain off any superhuous fat
that may have been in the pan befors
preparing the gravy. The pork pre-
vents the fowl from becoming dry. and
II small onion is added II win have .
more savory flavor The slmmerinx
lessons its toughness. In fact, slow
simmering is Just the thing for any
tough meat. but II should simmsr, not
boil Boiling viii toughen tina esndsr-
est OF meat.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

FTI HE freakiness that has charac-
terized hats for several sea-
sons seems to have transferred
- itself to the parasols OF 1871.
for they are certainly very eccentric In
shape. trimmings and materials. But
pur creed Is spring millinery. and sun
shades are another story.
The new millinery is both becoming
and sensible. No longer will women's
pretty faces be hidden beneath the
howeTpot mushroom and eXtInguisher
shapes These models have been con-
signed to the millinery limbo, and their
places have been taken by new models
wnich roll away from the face most de-
cidsdly. The tendency Is toward small
sr hats. toques and turbans In tailor
nfedas and unexaggerated large shapes
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

When the chicken" ordered by tele-
phone turns out to be venerable hen
or rooster do not despair. There are
several ways OF Transforming II into a
respectable family piece de resistance.
In fact, by the following method such
fowls have been made as tender as
spring chicken: After drawing. season.
Ing and stufing the bird let 1t simmer
until over half done. Then place Il In
the oven with piece OF pork laid over
Its breast. Pour the hquid over and
around the roast In the pan. Finish
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
mo- kEEP cRANnERRlEs.

Some women keep cranberrles fresh
for a long time by treating In the same
way that they do pieplant which they
wish TO preserve without cooking. Pick
out only perfectly sound cranberrIes
and mi fruit Jars with them as fun as
possible. Then M with cold water and
seal. The berries can then be used al
any time for sauce. jelly or pies.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

place where crown should be. but
wasn't. the velvet ribbon was fashion,
ed into rather good sized pump bow
such as decorates the low shoe Of this
name. The shape was rolled slightly
at one side to disclose an underbrim
facing of black velvet. 1t was a very
smart and natty looking little model.
But to come back to trimmings. 1t
is characteristic of the new hats Of Pa
risian origin that the climax of the
scheme, the massing OF flowers or
feathers or plumage. occurs on what
has always been called the "offside."
Instead, then, OF this massing being
raised aloft on the left OF the shape It
lies below on the right. Large bows OF
soft silk or ribbon put on "soft"-that
is, without being wired-adorn many OF
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
PAPER TOWELS TIE LATEST.

What do the housewives think OF pa :
per towels? Uncle Sam is going to
save laundry bills at the capitol In
Washington by using paper towels.
Even without the loss Incurred by the
reckless carrying away of the govern
ment towels which is considerable.
there VIII be a saving of a mill on each
towel over the Charge for laundering.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
SAVING THE SILK SKIRT.

Silk skirts lose their freshness II
they are not properly taken care OF. A
good idea Is to sew loops under the
liounces and hang the skirt upside
down when not in use.
Hansing In this way In the opposite
direction to that In which II is worn.
freshens It and makes the frills stand
out and take new lease OF life. When
frills are allowed to lie fiat they soon
20 into holes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
TIE SMELL OF ONIONS.

To remove the smell OF onions from
the hands wash them in water In which
small quantity OF mustard has been
added This win take away the un-
Pheasant smell and Will not hurt the
skin In tho least
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

RRAID will
ant
a o s o n sal
o
bordering CATHERINE
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

wooden trays, tablets and panels are
extremely effective; also leather pocket
books, bags and cigarette cases dec
Grated In semiclassical style Indeed.
II would be impossible TO set limit
to the adaptabilities OF this delightful
art In it's revived form
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
NEW-OLD BATIK ART WORK FOfJLNR
4 S.C.pie Process of Tracing
Designs In Melted Wax
Upon Textile Fabrics.
Wood, Leather or
Paper

-4 ETrE work Is creating quite a
n ztir In the artistic craft world
u nowadays. and although not a
S~N new art. the process having
The Washington times., 1911-01-06

! did, added Tom, as he calmly contin-
ued nibbling the grass
Suddenly their kind hearts almost
stopped beating as they noticed their
little friend Jocko dashing toward them
with the bad tiger close at his heels.
Fanny, who was on the cliff nearest
Jocko, saw something else that even the
bad tiger didn't see-it was the good
Lion, King Leo, and he was Chasing
the tiger for dear life.
Quick, Tom, we must save Jocko. -
shouted Fanny. Stretch your neck out
over the clif-quick, quick"
Although Tom was bit confused, he
and extended her neck out over the cliff
and rested her nose on Toms nose. If
was a perfect bridge from one cliff to
the other
Now, Jocko, when he saw the giraffes
from the distance, saw that his only
hope of escape was to run straight up
one of the giraffe's necks. SO as he
dashed up, with the tiger close behind
he nimbly sprang onto Fanny's back
thence up along the neck TO Toms neck
and down the other side
The baffled tiger let out an awful roar
and with cry of rage he sprang at
Fanny.
But the good Leo. who was close at
his heels, was too quick for him and in
less time than 1t takes to tell it he
drove the wicked tiger back to the
mountains.
Forever after that the Jungle was
peaceful and quiet and Leo and Jocko
very often made calls on Tom and
Fanny, who, to thiI day, are happily
living in that far-aHay African Jungle.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
Little Bedtime Tales
By Edith Havens
THE GIRAFFE BRIDGE.

OF COURSE you all know what a
~ Giraffe is like? One of those funny
animals who grow from the ground
right up in the air-with very, very long
necks covered with round spots.
Well, once upon time there lived in
far away Africa two of these funny
creatures, and their names were Tom
and Fanny. All the animals of the
Jungle loved them dearly because they
were so cheerful and always so ready
10 help any one in time of trouble Leo
the Lion, who was the king of all the
animals in the Jungle, had often said
that II any one ever attempted to hurt
the two good Giraffes, why, he would
Immediately eat up such bad animals.
OF course, during those long DAYS,
they met all kinds of strange animals,
and each time they did so they would
pause to say pleasant word or to chat
a moment. &
They didn't even forget the little
monkeys who lived high up in the tree
top. And one of these little monkeys
plays very important part in this
story.
His name was Jocko.
II was one Of those beautiful African
summer days when everything seemed
calm and peaceful that there suddenly
came an uproar in the Jungle. A fleet
Zebra had brought the news that bad
tiger had come from somewhere out the
mountains.
"The bad tiger would not dare to
harm u.s. said Fanny. after the Zebra
had thundered by.
Flee would surely eat him up. if he
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
Daily Horoscope
"The stars IAcline, but do not
compel"
. Saturday, January T., 1911.
The star that rules today
Blesses the lovers way.

VENUS rules as the greatly powerful
and fortunate planet this day, IA
Yoring all women's ways and held, in
today's attitude, to be exceptionally
fortunate for love affairs.
Astrology indicates that there is for
tune for those who WOO under this rule,
and that engagements, weddings. begin
ming of new households, meetings of
families and relatives and matrimonial
matters are under excellent auspices
Those who deal in articles needed for
personal adornment or for domestic
uses should benefit.
There is also a favoring sign over
those who provide amusement and en-
tertainment for others.
Persons of executive ability are
likely to feel the influences toward a
concentration and energiZing of pow
ers and talents. Those who are prone
10 devote much time and care to de-
tails may find that the tendency is
toward too much care for trivialities
and they must take heed lest they
miss large results while concerning
themselves with petty matters.
There is a sign today held to favor
the employment of men and women
for any class of work.
held by astrology to be favorable for
all matters concerning food, fish, and
cereals being especially indicated.
Persons with this birth-date are
under signs that are read astrologi-
cally to favor broad, comprehensive
ways of looking at matters. They
must avoid petty jealousies and mall
ice, and will do well not to engage in
speculative enterprises.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
DAILY FASHION TALK TO READERS or THE TINES
Two Stylish Gowns for
Afternoon or Even
ing Wear.

A TTRACTIVE afternoon dresses are
shown in the illustration which
could also be made to serve as
evening gowns carried out in more
elaborate materials. The figure to the
left showing Ladies' Home Journal
patterns, Nos. 572S and 572s. has an
effective combination OF the peasant
effect waist and the banded skirt.
The dress is in mignonette green tus-
sab silk, which shows beautiful pastel
effects, not having any luster. The band
at the bottom of the yoke and the small
trimming tabs are of darker shade of
the silk piped with black messaline, and
the yoke and under-sleeves are Of pale
ecru net, with tiny black satin-ccvered
buttons at the side.
The waist, pattern No. 572S, Is made
with lining, which closes in the back,
as does the over-waist. The yoke in
front is cut In one with the back and
over-sleeves, and to the yoke the front
of the waist is gathered. II has a
standing collar which may be omitted.
and the waist made with low, round
neck. The pattern Is cut only In sizes
81, q, 36, 81, and 40 inches bust measure
The skirt. pattern No. 572s. cut speci-
ally for small hips, is In three pieces
and slightly gathered to the belt. It can
be made with or without the confning
band the lower edge of which Is seal
Ioped in outline. 1t is one of the new,
narrow skirts, size "A measuring 2S
yards at the lower edge. The pattern is
cut only in sizes q, "a, 26. Is, and 30
inches waist measure.
The other figure, illustrating Ladies'
Home Journal Pattern, No. 57O4, Is
shown in hunting pink crepe de chine,
the trimming bands being of net en-
broidered in gold and white floss COM
bined with tiny white satin beads. and
the vertical band is finished with gold
fringe. The applied yoke, the confining
band, under the trimming band. and the
girdle were of messaline to match the
crepe de chine, and the buttons on the
waist were enameled in pink and gold
in dainty Oriental effect
This dress, for misses. pattern No.
570i, is cut only in sizes Is. II, Is, and 20
years. 1t closes in the back, having
a plated waist with deep yoke cut In
one with the cap sleeve, giving a XII
mono effect, to which a pun sleeve, in
three-quarter or elbow length. is gath
cred. The pattern gives chemisette,
but If an evening dress is desired, this
can easily be omitted The plated skirt
in eleven gores, has an inverted box
plat at the center-back and can be
made with or without the trimming
bands. These patterns are obtainable
at S. Kann. Sons & Co.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
One Dollar Apiece
For First Eggplant

Today sees the first egyptians that
have been on the market for some
weeks, but as there are only couple
of crates in all and the eggplants are
selling at one dollar apiece, it is not
likely that many people will rejoice over
their advent.
Irish potatoes, New York, are selling
at 81 per bushel. The home grown. which
are not of as good quality, are selling
as low as 65 and 70 cents. Spinach,
which is very scarce, is selling at Is
cents a peck. Sweet potatoes and onions
both sell at so cents peck. Apples vary
in price according to variety, and may
be found from 20 cents peck up.
Lettuce sells at 10 and Is cents a head.
Celery. New York, sells from cents a
bunch up to 10 cents. Brussels sprouts
sell at 25 and 80 cents q basket. Gran
berries at 13 cents a quart California
oranges average about 35 cents a dozen.
Grapefruit sell at three for 25 cents.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
VEGETARIAN DINNER
BECOMING POPULAR
Young Housewife Serves
Bean Stew With Mock
Turkey, Etc.
DINNER without meat, es-
pecially in the winter, is less
of a surprise to meat eaters

| DINNER without meat, es-
| ~ pecially in the winter, is less
of a surprise to meat caters
| than It used to be.
At a dinner served by a young house
wife of advanced idea the other even
ing the bill of fare included bean stew
with dumplings, mock turkey, mashed
potatoes, squash, lettuce salad with
| toasted cheese crackers, orange sherbet
| and coffee. For the stew the common
/ white dry beans used for baking had
been soaked the previous night and the
| next morning parboiled in water with
a little soda and then rinsed thoroughly,
J covered with water and stewed tender
with a large onion and carrot, both
| chopped coarsely, a cupful OF stalk
| celery cut fine, and red pepper cut In
pieces. When the beans were soft,
| they were seasoned with salt and black
pepper, and the dumplings were drop
/ ped in.
For the dumplings, sift two cupfuls of
| flour with a couple of tablespoonfuls OF
| baking powder and mix with half cup
full of milk. Drop the batter by spoon
| fuls into the hot stew, cover closely
and boil for twelve minutes without
raising the cover. Turn the stew into
the middle of a deep platter and arrange
the dumplings around the edge.
Date gems are a faVorite with the
CnllurGn IOT DTSdhldSl VI
They should be served hot. To make
them make a batter with cupful of
milk the yolks of two eggs beaten
thoroughly, a cupful and half OF flour,
and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder.
When the batter is smooth add quar-
ter of a pound of dates, cut fine, and
the whites of the two eggs beaten to
stiff froth. Bake in buttered gem tins
in quick oven. 1t will take about
thirty minutes.
A simple dessert that everybody likes
is made Of baked apples, whipped
cream, nuts, and a few blanched al
monds Pare. quarter. and core tart
apples, cut the quarters into three
pieces, put them into baking dish with
a little water. and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake the apples in slow oven for sew
eral hours-ironing day, when there is
a hot fire in the range, is a good time
to do 1t. The apples should be red
when they are tender. Put them into
individual sherbet glasses, drop a
mound of slightly sweetened whipped
cream on top, sprinkle with finely mine
ed nuts, and stick in three or four al
monds,
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
STYLES FOR M|LADY
INSHOES AND BOOTS
Hobble Skirt Makes Careful
Consideration of Foot
wear Necessary.

n ow, II ever, the boots and shoes
M of women must be carefully con-
/ sidered. We have the hobble
skirt to thank for this condi-
tion' for when skirts are narrow, and
there is tendency to show the shoes
underneath more than In other seasons,
the thought Of the wearers has been
well directed toward footwear.
II You are a sturdy walker, there are
some models that hint Of big brothers 5
college boots. They are cut on less
clumsy lines, and, heavy as they are,
they Mt perfectly the foot for which
they are made.
They are waterproof, and rejoice in a
heavy sole and fiat heel. while they
come high UP and are clasped by two
straps at the top. Brown and black are
the shades most worn by the woman
Wnom men would class as sensible.
FROM Paris comes the immense
vogue for the cloth-topped shoe. 1t is
original French idea the uppers should
match the color of the gown, and that
practically demands q pair Of shoes for
every costume. Any protest Is met
What would you? Something must be
sacrificed" the Parisienne Will say, "but
never the shoes!'
These cloth-topped shoes are procur-
able In plain colors, gray, tan, and dull
green predominating, while tiny checks
or shadow plaids are much in evidence
among smartly dressed women The
heels are not the foolish French heels
that have always been trying. They
are high, military heels that give a
good-looking arch to the foot, and yet
a secure support.
For carriage wear there are beautiful
models, fur trimmed and quilted, into
which the fortunate owner can slip her
little feet. Brocaded boots are edged
with fur and tied over the Instep with
gold or silver braid. Others are of soft
suede, lined and topped with fur, and
one OF the newest fastenings is. OF frogs,
at the side.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
APRICOTS
By MARTHA MOUNCE.

you with the true fruit flavor un-
impaired. TheT actually melt in
your mouth and are preferred to
peaches by many persons.
HUNTS APRICOTS are sold
by the "a stores of the SANITARY
GROCERY co. (Inc.). An in
troductory price of 25 cents per
can is being made on large regular
35-cent size cans.
Readers of The Washington
Times who try HUNTS april
COTS are guaranteed against dis
appointment, as money will be re-
funded if any can is not found just
as represented.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
Sherbet Without Eggs
Pleasing to Taste

Instead of using the whites of eggs in
sherbet, use -four. You will not miss
the eggs. To every cup OF sugar allow
one tablespoon QeveD Of -four. and stir
thoroughly while dry. Pour over sugar
and -four a quart of boiling water. and
let boil five minutes. Then add flavor
ing fruit Juice as desired. Be sure to
measure -four carefully.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
Serge.
Soap Bits Utilized
By Boiling Together

Small pieces of toilet soap should be
saved from the soap dishes, and when
a sufficient quantity has been collected
it should be cut into shavings and dis
solved in boiling water. Measure the
soap, and to each cupful put two cup
fuls of water. When the soap is dis
solved, add enough fine oatmeal to
make a stiff batter. The mixture is
then turned into molds, and when dry
makes an excellent soap for the skin.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
Seasonable Recipes
For HouSekeepers

Cut the tops from firm red tomatoes
and scoop out the insides. Add to the
pulp half as much bread crumbs as you
have tomato pulp. season with melted
butter, salt and pepper and enough
Fin the followed tomatoes with this
mixture and into the top of each stuffed
tomato thrust a bit of cheese. Set in a
baking pan. pour a little soup stock
or hot water and butter aboV- the
cheese will melt and give the vegetables
a pleasant favor.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
HELIOTROPE SACHET
Cereal Croquettes.

Housekeeper-For this utilize any left
over cereal mush. Reheat with a table,
spoonful of milk, add a we'll beaten
yolk of egg, season with a pinch of salt,
add two tablespoonfuls chopped rafsins
or dates, and as soon as the mixture is
cool enough form into oval-shaped
croquettes. Dip in beaten egg, then in
fine crumbs and fry. These make an
excellent breakfast dish served with a
little crisp bacon. If preferred they
may be served warm for luncheon or
dessert with fruit sauce.
The Washington times., 1911-01-06
MEAN peeled apricot. Ever
taste one? Chances are you

never did. Once you do,
you will never be satisfied with
the tough, tasteleSS kind.
Just try HUNTS Supreme
Quality if you want to know how
delicious an apricot actually can
be. 1t is doubtful if you can get
any other peeled apricots in the
District. Few fruit packers take the
care that is exercised in preparing
HUNTS APRICOTS for market.
HUNTS APRICOTS come to
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Answers to Inquiries
From Times Readers
Poems Women Should Know,

1t is impossible to publish many Of the
poems which have been sent me owing
TO their too great length. am gratifed
at the manifest interest in these heart
poems, and in the number requested
for publication. Those which are not
too long will be published from day to
day. 1t is a blessed thing to be able to
pass a verse along to others when that
verse has frightened our way: smoothed
some rough place, or inspired US to some
noble deed. l am glad to receive the
poems which have proven an uplift
to you. 1 thank you for them all.