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The Washington herald., 1911-04-21

had been previously soaked in water, and
a liberal supply of apple and green stuff,
as recommended above, generally effect
ing a cure.
Sneezing is often the result of a cold.
Exclusion from drafts, good food, and
a little medicine will soon effect a cure.
When They Molt.
Most birds shed their feathers in the
months of September and October; and
though it is perfectly natural for them
so to do, still the operation is accom-
panied by a slight disease. At this time
they should be fed on Bird Dainties,' -
and. as they are not we'll covered with
feathers, great care should be taken TO
keep them in a reasonably warm place
out of all drafts of air. With these Ire
cautions, bird will mott in from four
to six weeks. Should bird not shed his
wing and tail feathers readily It is well
to pull them out, pulling, however, only
one at a time. When a canary sheds his
feathers out of season, It will usually be
found to be caused by lice. Somet.me es
one is careful to clean the bottom of the
cage, the perches, &c, but often neg
lects to remove the ring at the top of
the cage and thoroughly wash it in cold
water. This is very essential, for II Is
here that lice. lodge and cause the bird
to lose his feathers.
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FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE
To Tighten the Work in and
Around Home.

To serve planked shad on the black
ened and oil-saturated plank has been
the trial of many housewives during
shad season, but the stores offer a nickel
frame into which the plank may be
slipped, and in this case the most fas-
tidious of diners will not have his or
her appetite offended by the appearance
of the wood.
A durable basket for the new baby is
made Of willow. raised from the floor
about two feet by a separate stand Of
strong yet light wood. The price is S.
At the bottom of the stand there is a
drawer. which may contain any of the
necessities which belong to babyhood
The basket may be lifted from the frame
by two strong handles of wicker, while
at one end of the basket is a frame over
which may be draped the canopy to
shelter baby's fragile head.
For the housewife who would make
her own butter there is two-quart
churn made of glass and priced at s.
The paddles are made Of porcelain, which
are easier to keep clean than those Of
wood, and the sanitarily inclined woman
will rejoice that the whole thing may be
thoroughly cleaned in boiling water.
new toasting fork is made Of alu-
minum with a long enough handle to war
rant the cooks not becoming burned by
getting too close to the fire. This is the
lightest sort of kitchen ware, and easily
kept clean, needing no securing, but
simply a washing in hot water. The
price is 20 cents.
The garbage pail is generally an eye
sore to the neat woman, but 1t Is
necessity in the city. An underground
garbage pail is now shown and in prices
from 50 to $3.50. This consists Of an iron
casing which is buried in the ground and
is covered with an attached fiat iron
lid. Inside of this Is the pail proper
and when filed is easily lifted out and
the contents emptied.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-21
SUGGESTIONS FOR
WEDDING GIFTS

Novelties in silver to supply the demand
for wedding gifts for the spring brides
are filling the jewelers. shops these days
and are each so lovely that selection is
far more difficult than It was in the
GGys when spoons and forks or cut glass
were The accepted gifts.
There are dainty sandwich plates and
tongs of silver and cut glass; sardine
dishes of silver, into which the can of
sardines exactly fits, with long, slender
pronged fork to take out the dainties.
Whipped cream bowls of cut glass, with
a slender openwork dressing of silver
about the top, make pretty gift, while
coasters for under the glasses on the
table, Of silver and glass, also make
dainty gift for the bride.
Asparagus dishes of French china and
silver, with silver tong and spoon. with
handles of the china. make lovely and
elaborate wedding present, while tomato
servers, strawberry forks. grape dishes,
and many oddly shaped bonbon dishes are
also being shown.
It is a wise idea, IL you buy from
widely known jeweler, to tell him who
the gift is for, for II many are pur-
chased for the same bride they will keep
a list and prevent duplication.
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pulverized sugar, two tablespoons or
water or milk, beat we'll When cold cut
is squares. This will make four dozen,
and they are fine. ..
Cream for Hands.
Ursula-I am wondering IL you wish
face or hand cream. II the latter, use
this soothing paste after hot SCRUB:
PoMADE TO RUB INTO HANDS.
Cocoa butter, / ounce; oil or sweet al
monds, / ounce: oxide of zinc, / dram;
borax, 1 dram: oil of bergamot. drops.
Heat the cocoa butter and oil Of al
monds in double boiler, and when min
gled add the borax, then the zinc. Stir
constantly as mixture cools. and add the
oil Of bergamot at the last.
splendid whitener for red hands ana
arms Is as follows:
COSMETIC HAND PASTE.
White toilet soap (shaved hne), n
pound: almond paste. pound; carbonate
Of potassium, ounce; oil Of lavender
(Afitcham). dram; oil Of citron. v dram;
oil of cloves, u dram; oil of bergamot.
dram.
Blanche the almonds In boiling water.
then bruise them in a mortar and put
into double boiler with the soap; heat
and beat mixture until the soap dis
solves; then add the potassium, and after
the mixture Ii partially cooled stir In the
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and study to find the real bargains One
store makes a speciality OF certain articles
and sells at a bottom price. Other things
can be purchased at other stores at q
discount for similar reasons. These are
called advertising specialties, and while
they change from week to week. there
are always many to choose from.
Shop Through Newspapers.
The housekeeper who buys everything
possible at one store does not save in
the end. She can shop around through
the newspapers, and will find that IL
pays.
Other cent-saving methods are found
In the regulation OF the use Of butter,
eggs, and lard. These commodities, II
used extravagantly, push the household
use is legitimate, but IL one followed
some Of the cookbook recipes the egg
and butter producers would be the ty-
rants Of the day. Avoidance of pur-
chasing unnecessary and practically
worthless novelties is another road to
cent-saving. Ten cents here and there
counts.
No Disgrace to Save Pennies.
There Is a tendency among the Ill in
formed to make sport of persons who try
to save cents. Cent-saving by house
keepers is one Of the most praiseworthy
deeds they perform. Not much to save
single cent, 1t is true, but let that
saving continue day after day, and the
percentage for the year will amaze Good
shoppers know this and act accordingly.
Shopping does not consist in spending
a dollars worth Of time to save a cent.
1t matters not who the person may be,
every ones time is worth something
Where 1t pays to shop is through the
advertisements, or in instances where
one Is obliged to visit the shops to make
purchases and takes pains to note where
the bargains lie.
1t does not take long to note a store
that is really sincere in its bargain sales.
Now and then one is discovered, but We
feel like modern Christopher Columbus
when We find It. Bargains are offered
for two reasons-either the merchant Is
using this means of advertising and his
bargains are genuine, or he takes this
means to rid himself Of a quantity OF
shopworn stock.
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COAT Innings ARE
GAY AND FESTIVE

Some Of the smart new tailored COS
tunes are distinguished this year, not
as much by their unusual cut and elab-
crate braid or lace trimmings, as by
their inside Innings.
One stunning little costume, for in
stance, of black and white striped wor-
sted, was lined with a beautiful shade
of American Beauty satin. OF course, It
was daring, but the color was SO rich
and lovely that one was willing to for
give it's brilIiancy.
Other suits have exquisite shades of
the new changeable silks-delicate vio-
lets that simmer and melt into softer
deep purples, new reseda greens that
are bright as a spring day. coppery
bronzes, grayish blues, pretty Dresdens.
bold striped effects-all these you will
see as madame unbuttons her new
spring tailor-made and gives you a peep
at its pretty silk and satin underside.
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word. DO you know my father had
horse once that did just like that. She
went splendidly for a day or two after
he bought her, and then went stiff all Of
sudden and WIS never good for any
thing again. The veterinary said she
must have had something the matter
with her feet in the first place, and that
something must have been injected into
them TO make her go all right for day
or two. Father kept her for a while
and then sold her to a TN peddler for $50
And he paid $3.50 for that horse. Your
horse makes me think OF her a lot, too,
n her knee action and the way her feet
are shaped. Now, isn't that funny?"
h lady-who-always-kno
came in just about then and REINFORCED
our assurances that the horse would sure
ly be all right in day or two, and that
the case the author-msn's wife had told
about was different in a great many
ways. but the cynic was beyond reach OF
optimism.
Sweet of the author-man's wife, wasn't
It?
Was Not a Kindness.
And OF all ner kind who always have
a dismaIly suggestive story OF a troubls
quite similar to yours which ended most
disastrously.
You fall and hurt your knee a bit and
the doctor orders you to bed for day or
two, and they promptly remember that
Aunt Eliza, who fell very much the way
you did. was in led eighteen weeks and
in dreadful pain most Of the time"
Your maid acts strangely, and they
promptly recall how Mrs. SIS maid did
things just ike that, and she turned out
to be an ether fiend and set the house
afire in one OF her crazy spells"
You fnd-but why multiply examples?
Everybodys knows the type.
Everybody suffers from 1t at one time
or another.
And everybody-l fapcy-has much tho
same opinion of II.
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MEALS FOR A DAY;
HOW TO PREPARE
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal Sugar and Cream
Scrambled Eggs flashed Potatoes
Date Bread Coffee
Fish Pudding Potato Salad
Fruit Tea
DINNER
Planked shad New Potatoes
Dandelion Greens
Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Waters Cheese
Omelet Soufie
Coffee
Fish Pudding Made With Rice-Boil one
cupful of rice for ten minutes In plenty
of salted boiling water. Drain. Take one
pound of fish, wipe and saute in hot but
ter. The fish should be fried golden
brown, but only cooked sufficiently to
allow Of its being broken into flakes.
Peel and chop one small onion and saute
in the same pan. Grease mold and
fill with layers of the rice, fish, and
onion. highly seasoned with salt and pep
per-the first and last layers being of
rice. Steam for forty-five minutes and
serve with any appropriate fish sauce.
Omelet Soufie-Separate the whites and
yolks of six eggs, putting three yolks
aside. Beat the three remaining yolks
with three teaspoonfuls Of powdered
sugar until thick and light. Whip the
whites to stiff froth, pour over them
the yolks and mix with a few strokes Of
the beater, sprinkling in either a tea
spoonful Of vanilla or a tablespoonful Of
lemon juice. Heap on a fat serving dish,
dust thickly with powdered sugar and
place in 2 very hot oven Just long enough
for the souffle to swell crust on top and
lightly color from six to eight minutes.
Serve instantly, as 1t quickly falls.
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MANY IN DREAM CONTEST
ASK FOR INTERPRETATION
Sequel Is Not Demanded of Those Entering Contest,
Although Interpretation Enhances Interest in the
Phantasimal Experiences that Come in Sleep.
By
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.
Dreams. dreams. dreams.

Dreams, dreams, dreams!
Wonderful, beautiful, horrible, grew
some, ludricrous, fantastic dreams!
And still there are not enough adjectives
in the English language to describe the
nature of all the visions that have been
entered in the Contest Of Strange
Dreams.
Accompanying many have come letters
commenting on the dream sent, and In
many cases asking me to interpret its
meaning.
This cannot do.
For this is not a contest OF the psy-
clology of dreams, many of which are
but the result of a too heavy meal, a
torpid liver. or some other deplorable
physical condition.
Outcome of Thought.
Others are the result of a certain trend
of thought: still others seem to be the
forerunner of some coming event or ex-
perience, and again others are utterly
CnaccOuntable.
AS interesting as are the experiences
through which we pass while in the mys-
tic land Q: dreams. in submitting them
no requirement is made that they be ac-
counted for. nor a sequel stated
OF course. the interest of a dream is
enhanced when II can be interpreted, but
as so many visions have no meaning
outside OF a physical or mental disor-
der, the meaning of the dream will not
be taken particularly into account by
the Judges in awarding the prizes.
That the contest Is proving of vital in
terest is evidenced by the large number
of dreams which every mail brings to me.
Have You Sent Yourss
Is that odd one of yours among those
submitted?
If not, you had better get at the re-
cital Of it, for the contest closes one
week from to-day at II o'clock.
The following is an odd dream entered
by Mrs. Mamie c. Atchison:
Il had been out late and was making
my usual bedtime toilet, when, in rubbing
my face rather briskly. my head fell off
When I picked it up it said, That was a
funny thing to do Carrying my head in
my hands l went to my husband, but try
as he would he could not get it on just
right. He seemed to find the situation
extremely amusing and laughed heartily
at my predicament
Carried Her Head.
Glad only in my night clothes and
dressing gown and carrying my head,
went out of the house. The streets were
dark and deserted, but on a corner 1
found a policeman, and asked him to put
my head on for me. He had no better
success than my husband, and so went
on again, but could find no one to help
me.
Finally. becoming exhausted, sat
down on what appeared to be a water
plug, and my head fell from my hands
and rolled out in the roadway.
when l picked it up l was startled
TO find it was not my head at all, but
that of a man l used 10 know. He
laughed and said, How very careless of
you to lose your head. If you will go
down to the river and lie under the water
for three days you will be as good as
new l went down TO the river, but
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ARE NOT A CHEERFUL DIET
Will Come Out All Right Than to Recite Similar
Trouble that Ended Disastrously
By RUTH CAMERON,

The cynic OF our circle had recently
bought himself a horse.
The cynic admits that he is not so good
a judge of horses as he is-or thinks he
is-of men, and as the purchase repre-
sented the fulillment OF a lifelong cher
ished and lifelong denied ambition. the
cynic was anxious, delightfully."-, humanity,
just-like-the-rest-of-u anxious to see
how his horse would turn out.
She went beautifully for two or three
days.
We were all duly called upon to admire
ner fine points. her small head and feet
her glossy coat. her broad chest, her ex-
ccllent knee action.
Cynic Was Happy.
The cynic was happy. So happy that
he almost forgot he was a cynic. So
happy that he even forgave when Molly
passed over the fine points and said she'd
rather have a horse with less knee ac-
lion and more of name and tail.
And then one morning the beloved ami
NAL was not taken for her daily trot.
The cynic came back from the stable
thoroughly remembering his character OF
cynic.
THE horse is gone bad" he explained.
Her front legs are all stiff. The stable
people don't seem to know what's
the matter. They say she'll probably Re
all right in a few days. but I can't get
anything real definite out OF them. All
they do is squint at her legs and look
wise. I'll bet the animal goes lame for
good. Just my luck"
Tried to Cheer Him.
OF course. we all promptly tried to
cheer him up. Even Molly graciously
Joined in the assurances that. of course.
the horse would be better in a day or
two.
And then the author-man's wife came
in and heard the news.
We'll, now, isn't that queer?' she
gloated-yes, "gloated" is the proper
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1T REQUIRES PA ATIENCE
TO FIND REAL BARGAIN

Occasionally a dealer places on sale
articles he is willing to turn into money
at almost any price. Now and then the
housekeeper finds amoEg these things
what she wishes, but not often. Despite
this fact, the modern bargain sale is at
times so near an approach to a riot
that the difference is hardly perceptible.
The best way to save cents, therefore,
is not via the bargain counter. but by
patronizing those who sell the best goods
for the least money. 1t requires patience
The Washington herald., 1911-04-21
TAILORED BLOUsES AN
IMPORTANT ITEM

The mannish blouse is not to be dis
pensed with in the wardrobe of the we'll
dressed girl and a word Of advice on
the subject d timely.
1t is we'll to have some silk, and re-
member that It is economy in the end to
get good quality.
Get a china silk that is really good
and it will outlast three shirts in an
inferior quality. There Is an excellent
variety that comes at sl.25 In a thirty-six-
inch width. PIT is light and cool, and yet
of enough Substance not to be trarspar-
ent
The Washington herald., 1911-04-21

The MILDLY dress is one Of those best
liked by little girls. and they all look we'll
in II.
This model has an underwaist. which
is fitted by long darts in front. To It is
attached the skirt. which is pleated all
around, and over the whole is slipped the
blouse, which comes far down on the
skirt and is finished at the neck by a
handsome collar. Inside this there is a
small shield with standing collar. This
may be omitted If desired.
These dresses can be made of serge,
cheviot. plaid. or plain materials and
also of linen. duck, and heavy gingham.
The pattern, Abs. is cut in sizes 6, s,
10, Z, and Il years. Medium size requires
5-S yards of 27-inch material, with "a
yards of lining and 3-s yards of contrast
ing fabric q inches wide.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office OF this
paper.
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Buttonholed Edge.

When you are embroidering a flannel
petticoat with scalloped and button
holed edge, do not buttonhole at the ex-
treme edge on a single material, but
make good hem and do the scalloping
near the top or middle of this.
Wear the petticoat thus embroidered,
and when the bottom becomes worn cut
1t away and leave the scalloped button
holed edge fresh and new to take the
wear.
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Surely no little boy could want a nat
tier suit than this one. 1t IS as plain
as any little man can ask. The panel ef-
feet Is used in both front and back and
the tucks at each side. which begin at
the shoulder and continue to the hem Of
the dress. assist in carrying out the I'm
preston. These tucks are stitched as
far as the waist, and from there down
they are merely pressed into the fabric
At the neck there is a standing collar,
and this Is attached to a small pointed
shield. below which is the closing Of the
dress.
Linen, pique, galaten. pongee. and pop
lin are materials used for little boys
dresses.
The pattern, 1926. IS cut in sizes 2
and years. The 4-year size requires
81 Ia yards OF 27-inch material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the office of this
paper.
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CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST.

Three cash prizes are offered
for the three strangest dreams
sent to me before noon Friday,
April 2S.
Is is the first prize, s. the Sec
ond, and S2 the third.
The recital of your dream must
not exceed 500 words, must be
written on one side of the paper,
and signed with your full name
and address.
Names will not be published
where II ts SO requested.
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Silk Petticoats.

Some Of the new silk petticoats are
most gorgeous in color and trimming.
One Of brilliant scarlet was made Of
satin. The underfiounce was Of POM
padour silk In red and black with q touch
Of blue, while over this was another
f1ounce of red silk net finished in points
and bound with black satin.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-21
Daily Fashion Talk for Herald Readers
WHAT THE PARIS
SHOPSARE SHOWING

Wash silks in the coolest combinations
Of white and colors are displayed by
Paris makers with convincing force, es-
pecially for shirt waists.
Pongees, natural colored, white and
dyed. are also given an important corner
in the silk story.
Silks OF the most gorgeous designs and
shades have now the added feature Of be-
ing able to defy a sudden storm. Water
proof satins and silks are now not un-
common. and although the price Is a little
increased, the convenience warrants the
expenditure that insures against spotting
Silks, whether for practical morning
shirt waist suits or for ornate evening
gowns, are the fabrics that have taken
firm hold on the fashion for this spring.
To be strictly in line with Paris fashions,
you must count a silk dress among the
costumes for this season.
Whether they are OF lace or embroidery
they are stretched over tight-fitting lin
ings, a fancy edge making the finish at
the bottom of the collar. 1t is very passe
now to have a collar seam, and II the
material employed Is a plain net the
collar piece must De maue separately
fancy edge being sewed on, the band then
being worked as a piece OF lace would be.
Boot top skirts are no longer the
thing. save for athletics. For ordinary
morning use. the walking length is three
inches from the ground. More than that
Is extreme.
Also skirts so tight as to dip in at the
knees are not being shown among the
newest models. In their place is a skirt
scant. but not tight. and there is slight
fuIlness at the waist line unless very
heavy material is being used. In the
latter case the skirt fits closely over the
hips.
Side pleated skirts. while not strictly
fashionable. are still good form.
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BIRD AILMENTS ARE NOT
DIFFICULT TO CORRECT
By EDWARD s. SCHMID.
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY

Birds troubled with diarrhea can be
greatly relieved by placing a rusty nail
in their drinking water. Another excel
lent remedy will be found in common
chalk. Let a small piece be placed be-
tween the cage wires; it is also we'll to
scrape some quite fine and scatter it
with the sand on the bottom of the cage
Should a bird be troubled with costiveness
a piece of sweet apple, little chickweed
lettuce. or any green food, will usually
afford full relief.
Ailments Begin with Cold.
Most bird ailments begin with a cold
and the old adage of the ounce of pre-
ventiOn Is worth a pound of cure" is
peculiarly applicable TO the bird family.
Oftentimes a bird bristles up, sits moping
on the perch with his head under his
wing, and looks like a puffball. If this
is occasioncd by the bird having the
diarrhea, give the remedies as directed.
Should it he occasioned by costiveness,
see article above.
Occasionally a bird will act in this
manner when he has neither of these
complaints. Should this be the case 'ex-
anime first his food, and see If he mas
been properly fed Many times It Will
neglect in not feeding the bird and some-
times by not supplying sufficient drinking
water
II, however. II should prove that the
bird has plenty of food. and is perfectly
regular. then make a change in his food,
taking away the seed, feeding the soft
food as recommended for birds with
colds, and perhaps a small piece of sweet
apple.
Cana-ies Have Epilepsy.
Occasionally a canary is troubled with
epilepsy. A sure cure for this has never
been discovered. The author has taken
a bullfnch. and other birds affected, cut
the hind claws just sufficient TO draw the
blood, holding the foot in warm mot hot)
water, until the blood ceased to flow,
and slightly sprinkled with the hand with
cold water; fed only rape-seed, which
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When Making Aprons.

When making aprons, especially those
to be used in doing housework, do not
forget a large pocket. 1t will save many
a step in busting or picking up.