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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10

| in the trimmed models pictured here.
One of the cone-shaped hats. Of
which we may expect to see numbers
during the fall season, is shown In
the illustration. IT, is trimmed with
a full ruche Of silk '.pinked" at the
edges and laid in quadruple box-plait-
ings. Velvet fruit, like plums. cher
ries or even apricots, set in these
ruchings make trimming chic and
striking. Velvet fruit. in fact, is de-
veloping so much popularity that 1t
will probably stay with US and add a
charming note to winter millinery,
and hats made of felt In the shape
pictured here are quite like to be
trimmed in the same way.
A model of black hemp. with a mod.
erately tall crown. is also shown. 1t
is calculated to pave the way for ex.
tremely high-crowned models, or
crowns trimmed extremely high,
which Paris says, are to be vogue
for winter. This soft-crowned model
makes use OF the feather band about
the brim edge and Is finished with q
cluster Of outstanding plumes at the
back. An ornament made of plated
ribbon finishes the trim. poised on the
crown at the right side.
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TORESHADOWING already what
we may expect for the coming
fall season. the hats for late
summer Indicate that we shall have
many bonnet-like shapes. tall crowns
and large hats few in number as COM
pared to small and medium-sized
models. Outing hats for July and Au-
gust are of felt in white or light
colors. such as Alice blue, champagne
and the seasons beautiful pink tones.
These are either all felt or felt and
hemp combinations and are trimmed
with scarfs, bands, soft draperies Of
chiffon and wings or ribbon. They
are exquisite and, 1t must be con-
fessed, fragile in the matter of keep
ing clean. But they remain present
able for some time and are cleaned
with fine sandpaper. Everywhere the
floating white veil accompanies these
cool-looking creations Of the milliner.
The wells are OF lace, in several va
rieties. In coarse silk nets and in
chiffon. They are all washable and
add immensely to the attractiveness
OF the hats and the complexion. for
they are worn either over or off the
face
More pretentious millinery Is shown
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The Ace Of peveIonment.

We don't have to be gray-haired to
remember the time. when mother
made soft soap with the fat savings.
combined with potash, which were
mixed with the same accuracy as
when she put pinch OF salt into the
stew We call this soap" by cour-
tesy. but 1t wasn't a good soap to USE
Hewitt's Easy Task soap is SCH
entific, product--no guesswork. no ex1
cess Of fat or alkali, which are both
injurious. but real soap, which lie alb
solutely effective. 1t is pure and
white, made exactly the same for q
quarter Of century-therc are many
imitations-insist on getting Easy
Task,
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TO PREVENT sAGGING SKIRTS
Have Garment Properly PreparedtEe.
fore 1t Is Turned Up to
Be Henmed.

Summer dress skirts when made OF
thin material will always sag after
they are hemmed and finished If care
is not taken to prevent 1t. A good way
to do is to have the skirt sagged first
before It is turned up to be hemmed.
This is done after the skirt is com
pletely finished excepting the hem,
from the band to the final fitting and
the last hook and eye is in its place.
The skirt is now hung in a closet or,
better still. put upon fuiI-length
dress form raised from the floor by
placing 1t on box. and the bias por.
tons Of the cores weighted SO they
will stretch to the fullest extent.
After several days of this strain the
material will have sagged to It's full
est extent. and the hem may be meas
ured and turned up. Anything will
do for weighing. The smallest weights
from the kitchen scales, put In TEN.
porary coverings of muslin and pin.
ned on. are excellent, Any other small
objects Of uniform heaviness will do
for other weights.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10
Ended Cats SoIourn.

Felix Smith of Easton, Pa. bought
cat the other day He paid SIS for
her. Why did Felix pay FIVE bucks
for the cat? Answer-Because she
was guaranteed to be a good ratter.
Did Felix have rats? We should say
he did-the house was full of ,em.
And The cat cleaned 'em out! No:
that's the curious part Of 1t. After the
cat had been on the job week the
rats were as plentiful as ever. Felix
couldn't understand 1t until one eve.
ming he concealed himself In the base
ment to watch the cat About p. M,
as the cat sat with her eye on rat
hole. Felix says that rat after rat came
out OF the hole, walked up to the old
cat. kissed her goodnight and then
returned to the hole. After that Felix
kicked the cat out Of the house Bos.
ton Post
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Sashcs.

One of the greatest aids in varying
the white summer gowns is the use
OF the sash. which Is the style as
much as ever.
The velvet sash of the winter is
superseded by the pastel colored
moires and the lighter chiffon ruches.
black in color. as an edging. this fin
ished with black chenille fringe and
flowers Of the same at the c1ds, some
being decorated with wreaths OF gold
roses at the ends In place Of the other
decoration.
These are some Of the newer fan
cies that seem at once to become pop
uiar. as they are shown in some Of the
most exclusive shops.
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Baffilno the MOSQUITO.

Last summer we were pestered with
the awful nuisance. mosquitoes. night
after night, and on one occasion
killed between thirty and forty In our
bedroom. at midnight. The following
day took wooden cloth, put little
kerosene oil on 1t. and rubbed both
sides of the wire mesh of the screens
with it. That night one lonely mos
quito disturbed our rest. Two or
three times each week rubbed the
screens in like manner, and we en-
joyed peace the rest OF the summer.
The odor from the oil remains only a
few minutes, and the oil itself pre-
serves the, screens and keeps away
fies.--Good Housekeeping Magazine.
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STRONGER THAN MEAT
A Judges Opinion OF Grape-Nuts.

A gentleman who has acquired a ju.
dicial turn Of mind from experience
on the bench out in the Sunfiower
State writes q carefully considered
opinion as to the value Of Grape Nuts
as food. He says:
For the past 5years Grape-Nuts
has been prominent feature in our
bill OF fare.
THE crisp food with the delicious,
nutty flavor has become an indis-
pensable necessity In my familyss
everyday life.
1t has proved to be most healthful
and beneficial. and has enabled US to
practically abolish pastry and pies
from our table, for the children prefer
Grape-Nuts, and do not crave rich and
unwholesom0 food.
"Grape-Nuts keeps us all In perfect
physical condition-as q preventive Of
disease It is beyond value. have been
particularly impressed by the bench
cial effects OF Grape-Nuts when used
by ladies who are troubled with face
blemishes. skin eruptions, ets. It
clears up the complexion wonderfully.
AS to its nutritive qualities, my ex-
perience Is that one small dish of
Grape-Nuts Is superior to pound Of
meat for breakfast, which is an impor-
tant consideration for anyone. It sat
isles the appetite and strengthens the
power of resisting fatigue. while its
use involves none Of the disagreeable
consequences that sometimes follow
q meat breakfast" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville." In pkgs. There's a reason. =
Ever read the above letters A new
enc appears from tine 70 tine. They
are genuinss txuss anA fan Of human
tntsxesG
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A Curious Fashion.

The latest models in skirts or in
scostumes with attached skirts and
waists show the skirt decidedly short
er n front than at the back. differ
ence which. In the walking length. Ii
very noticeable. Even ballroom gowns
are cut on the same lines.
Shows the embroidery on the front
OF her socks and hides the darns in
the heels" said a male critic of one
OF these gowns. and his cruel remark
accurately describes the style
Why such an untidy fashion should
have come from Paris at season
when all the crudeness OF spring has
usually been eliminated from its gar
ments Is puzzle, but here It is. new
ertheiess. and many frocks that would
otherwise have been graceful have
been married by 1t.
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Worthy Of i Trial.

Have you ever supported Booth?'
asked the manager.
NO." replied the applicant. Il never
saw Booth act.
How about Mccullough"
Mccullough died before went up
on the stage"
"Of course you were with Mans
field?"
mo. sir, ! am sorry to say that
Mansfield never had place for me in
any of his companies"
Him. Have you ever been Mrs.
Fishes leading man?"
Not yet"
Il guess I'll give you a chance. You
may be able to learn something"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10

I Peacock blue Irish poplin Is chosen
for our model. The plain skirt has
q row OF satin-covered buttons sewn
part way up the seam at right side OF
front.
The bodice has a yoke OF white
tucked ninon over peacock blue; a
braided or fancy silk waistcoat sur
rounds the yoke. The sides are OF
material; they are carried down over
til top OF sleeves, which have fancy
cuffs edged with ninon frills.
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III fnr TAT

A young man, who had not beeT
married long, remarked at the dinner
table the other day:
MY dear wish you could make.
bread sudh as mother used to make"
The bride smiled and answered in q
voice that did not tremble:
We'll, dear, | wish you could make
the dough that father used to make
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10
Tricks Of the Memory.

"Confound it ALL" cried broker.
I've forgotten my new telephone
number. didn't write 1t down be-
cause that's an indication of mental
weakness"
What about forgetting the mum.
ber?" said the other man. Isn't that
mental weakness. too? Is It the num-
Der Of your home phone?"
Yes
Then why not call up your wife
and ask her what 1t is?'
And without the slightest hesita'
ton the forgetful man called up the
forgotten number and asked his
amazed wife what 1t was.
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Accessories important.

Fashionable gowns OF the more use-
full description depend almost entirely
upon little accessories in the way OF
collars. cuffs. vests and undersleeyes
for their success Without such orna-
mental addition the average serge or
cloth gown of the moment becomes a
curiousiy severe looking affair. dis
tinctly lacking In attractiveness. 1t
Is just these charming oddments
which make such heavy raids upon
ones pin money" and the woman
who is able to reproduce expensive ct
ceteras In her own sitting room has
an enormous advantage over her less
skiliful sister.
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| M7k5E.1IL-ES5
JS SN5lSASlSAsSa,s IL L. ~ s 1911
When Pride Took a Fill.


He had asked her father for her
hand and been duly accepted.
Naturally he was inclined to be ju-
bilant. the girl being pretty and the
father reputed rich
"Oh, well" said the latter presently.
as he carefully inspected the clear Ha-
vana the youth handed him, you
needn't be SO unduly pulled up over
it. You're the sixteenth youngster |
have accepted for "a son-in-law this
year and ! expect two more tomor.
row"
"Wh-hy. what does this mean?.
stammered the youth
1T means" replied the shocking old
poppy. amusement for the girl and
cigars for me-"
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Troupiesome TImes.

What is your father going to do
for amusement, now that he mas re-
tired with fortune?"
THAT Is what worries us. We'd like
to get him interested In something.
and would buy him seat in the senate
II we could be sure nobody would try
to stir up an annoying scandal"
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HIS system.

4 suppose. senator" said the beau.
tiful girl. you have succeeded In your
political career by always being at
the right place at the right time"
We'll. no." the statesman replied,
y am rather inclined to attribute my
success to the fact that have gener.
ally been able to find out just little
before they started which way my con.
stituents were going.
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Plying His Trade.

A man who had been caught In q
raid on a gambling house was ar
rnigned. not long ago. before nnagis-
trate
what is your trader" the magis-
trate asked.
4 am q iocksmith. sir"
And what were you doing In the
gambling den?" pursued the magis-
trate. What were you doing when
the police entered?"
The Iocksmith looked into the mag
istrate's face with an expression Of
sublime innocence.
why. your honor" he answered. 7
was making bolt for the door,"
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In the sideeho,v

Mamma. Is that lady the snake
charmsr? Why. she's as homely a.
mud fencs.~
Yes. dear. but snakes are not Ike
men 1t takes something more than
mere personai beauty TO charm .
snake"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10

Hat of peacock blue straw with a
puffed crown of ninon to match. and
trimmed below by wreath OF pale
pink roses.
Materials required: Az yards pop.
lin AZ inches wide. u yard tucked
ninon, II yard silk 20 inches wide.
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Truthfully Said.

my friend, you should join the
church. AS the prophet says Come
thou with us and we will do thee
good"
You have already. parson. / was
at your church fair last night
Smart Set Magazine.
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Not 10 Re Tied Down.

Nov that you have a baby In your
house. Mrs. Gadsby. l suppose you
will have to give UP travelling 50
much"
"Oh, no. We have nurse who has
promised to send me night letter
about the little darling at least three
times week Judge.
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Higgins says he has one of the
smartest and handsomsst youngsters
in the country.
YES" replied Mr. Growcher. 'that's
what comes Of 30 many people think
Nirk It necessary to tell man that his
children take after him.
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New Ven.

You can keep new veil from
stretching by threading the sewing
machine with silk of the same color
and stitching carefully along each
edge. The stitching will not show and
the ven viii remain always in good
condition.
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Sscrlhclai.

Sweet Girl taffectionately)-P Papa.
you wouldn't like me to leave you.
would you?
Papa (fondly) Indeed. would not.
my darling.
Sweet Girl-Well. then I'll marry
Mr.. Poorchap. He is willing to live
here.
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The Unexpccted snceze.

A teacher was giving her small
charges lesson In politeness
Now. when" said she, should you
say excuse me. please?"
There was a moments silence.
Then very small boy put up his
hand
We'll. Johnnie?'
Please. Fam. You should say
excuse me, please, when you sneeze
at tn table an don't turn away your
head so quick enough"
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Apron Pockets.

Sew the pocket of your apron on
the inside. little In from the right
hand edge. Nothing will drop from
II then. It win stay clean and q great
deal can be carried in It without
showing any ugly fullness.
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Under the Head Of. New Business.
Maria, what was done at the meet
ing Of your literary club last night z"
I'VE fined Mrs. Chillicon-Kearney SIS
for accusing Mrs. Highmus OF cheat
ing at bridge"
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He'd Get Il.

Howell want to get all that's
coming to me.
Powell-Well. stand right where
you are; there1l be an automobile
along in a minute or two.
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The Ultimate Limit.

First Dentistry work Is SO pain
less that my patients often fall asleep
while am at their teeth.
Second Dentist--That's nothing.
Mine all want to have their pictures
taken to catch the expression Of de-
light on their faces
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At Sea.

my husband Is particularly liable
to seasickness, remarked the lady
passenger. Gould you tell him what
to do in case of an attack"
"TaIr't necessary. num-" replied
the captain. he'll do it."-Mariner's
Advocate.
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The Ground Of Their Lows.

Let us have peace" said the Eng
lish invader. Can you not see that:
the white strangers love the redmen7"
"Ah, yes replied the intelligent In
dian, they love the very ground wa
walk upon Sacred Heart Review
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Time 10 .Reornanlze.

II asked her to marry me. and she
gave me a supreme court answer"
What kind Of an answer Is that?'
Said she would give me six months
to readjust myself SO as to be accept
able. Puck. !
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. No Lonaer starrlna.

"Of course you are Arm believer
In the innate goodness Of human ma
ture?"
s.Oh, yes StiII. If rain had spoiled
the coronation in London don't be-
lieve Queen Alexandra would have
shed tears OF vexation.
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win Not Require Much Time.

After am gone" he complained.
people will begin to notice what 1
have done"
"Well.' his wife sadly replied. If
they do 1t won't take them long"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-08-10
A Food Crank.

His fad was eating toasted corn
On nothing else would dine:
His funreal will be this morn,
The hour. half-past nine.
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Preparlnc for = Career.

First Statesman-What makes You
think our friend from Mexico has POI
litical ambitions?
Second Statesman-He spends two
hours a day in q shooting gallery.
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Juet the one

THAT man Is the coolest person !
ever met His manner is simply freex
ing TO all who come near him"
Il wish they'd make him the weatb
Or mani"
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Extremely So.

Mrs. Hix--Are they hygenicaily
careful about their new baby!
Mrs. Dix-Yes. indeed When It was
christened they even boiled the va
Ter that the preacher used.
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Weary WiIlie-Thls kicking me out
of your barn into the snow is what
ceedfng.
Hiram WAL. II you sit in
that wet snow fer little while you'll
think it's more wintry than summary!
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Waiter-Gent ordered three boiled
eggs. and we've nothing In the house
but this one. and It's not very fresh.
either.
Landlord Well. break It to him
gently. John.
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Tho Honest Man.

Diogenes was searching for an hop
est man.
He will advertise that his summer
resort has mosquitoes explained tho
sage
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Let the Onion Alone!

An odorless onion is In sight.
This should cheer up the hearts OF men;
But there are men who have bunch
Their wives will turn to garlic then.
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Wanted to Know,

la-She has a rosebud mouth.
Stella-Does that explain her max
ing SO many flowery speeches?
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Hold fast to the highest ideals that
flash upon your vision In hours OF
exaltation.- Frances E. Willard.
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Visionary Deiicacles.

We'll. I've got to look after my to-
matoes and string beans and things
You don't expect TO feed all your
summer boarders out of that little gar.
den. do your
Nope. I've got in my order fo-
canned goods. as usual That vege-
table garden is just decoy."
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One KIND.

Initials carved within a heart
The decoration.
And on the tree we thus behold
Loves conservation.
Judge.
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Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup for Childrcr
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhammar
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle
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More Than That.
ibid they water the stock?"
They fairly turned the hose on IT.
rrsr AYYrN,s rnoT.Easr

the Antisepic powder TO be shaken into tho shoes
FOR tired aching feet takes the sting out OF
everywhere. 25c. Refuse substfttes For FREE
trial package, address A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy. MI
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IN THE COURTROOM.

She-Who are those young men
with books under their arms?
He-Students. They are taking up
the law.
She-What's that old man In tho
big chair back of the desk doing?
He-Hes laying it down.
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wise man may forgive but only
fool will forget
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WELCOMING q New Deal.

Il see that your trust is compelled
to disband."
Yes" replied Mr. Dustin Stax.
you seem very cheerful about II"
,"Of course. Our enterprise has
never yet been readjusted without en-
abling some of us to take down a
very comfortable profit.
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Tramp-Say. lady. have you another
flannel cake like the one yor gave
me yesterday?
Kind Lady-Did ], u like that o-o
so much?
Tramp-No'm, but | want to half
sole my other shoe
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Important 10 Mothers

ImpOFtaTt 70 WOtNGF8
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
signature 60 Of IAzlzg
in Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
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Jehoiiakin Burns,
|. the Prophets Book
Sunday School Lesson for Aug. Is. 1911
Specially Arranged for This Paper
LESSON TExT.-.Jeremiah q.

LESSON TExTLJeremiah g.
MEMORY VERSES, 70, "a
GOLDEN TExT.-"The word of our
God shall stand forever."-Isa. 40:S.
TIME.--Jeremiah was prophet from B.
c. 626. the 18th year OF Josiah. till the
destruction Of Jerusalem, 3. G. 56s.
Jehoiakim reigned II years. B. c. COS
SGT.
Jeremiah's book was written. b. G. GOA.
The Fast day. ninth month of B. c. COB.
Jehoiakim burns the book soon after the
fast
PLACE.-Jerusalem. The Temple courts
and the kings palace.
Ncbuchadnezzar besieging Jerusalem.
LIST year.
Daniel carried away captive.
jeremiah under dsfavor.
Jehoiakim an unwise king.
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AFTERNOON DRESS.

pretentious millinery Is shown