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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-04-15
Underwear.

1t is about the time of the year
when the underwear becomes shabby.
The almost distracted housewife puts
in a few more darns, and where that
is past art, she resorts to patches to
make them last until the lighter
weight garments are put in use. In
many homes the garm ents that are so
they can no longer be repaired are
cut into cleaning or mop cloths, when
they could be put to good use. The
legs can be used over and over again.
One mother takes the bottom of the
legs, cuts off one side and inserts a
square gusset, sews up and the finish
ed article is a neat pair of little
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-04-15

shade of tan. Quarter rounds were
put at bottom of Dashboard. The oil
cloth is said to have taken the color
evenly and the weave to resemble
burlap. The cost of everything for
II % foot space was said to be less
than ten dollars. The floor itself was
so poor that nothing could be done
with it. see no reason why this way
would not prove satisfactory. 1t
certainly would be sanitary and
serviceable.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-04-15
More on the Floor Question.

heard of another way of covering
a poor floor which may help some
reader, but not having seen the one
in question can not vouch for it.
The floor was first covered with build
ing paper, then with table oil cloth,
wrong side up 1.-THE vanished side will
not take paint.) 1t was fitted very
carefully, then given two coats of
what is called "half-fiat" in a pretty
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-04-15
che Ranch Cook Book
TO COOK A HAM

First thoroughly clean it by scrub
bling with vegetable brush and hot
water, then soak in warm water for
twelve hours. Put on to cook in a
big dishpan; lay tin plate in the
into contact with the pan. Boil
three hours if the ham is small, four
hours if large. Take off the skin and
run handful of brown sugar or New
Orleans molasses over it and sprinkle
with mixed spices. Put into a hot
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-04-15
. che boffle .
BY Hattie Bainss Churchill.

Questions will be cheerfully answer
ed by mail if postage is sent. Write
to the manager of this depar tment and
tell what you would like best to APP
pear in these columns. We want the
housewives to look forward with pleas
ure to reading this part of The Ranch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman's Stories
HOW ELSIE EARNED HER CHRISTMAS MONEY

r TITLE Elsie Blake ran into the
room where her mother was sit
IL ting, and, almost out of breath,
said: "oh! mother. the girls in
my Sunday scohol class are to help
make poor family comfortable for the
winter ars., Please give me some money"
her mother. you. will not be helping
them. ! shall be the one"
But where shall ] get Il IL. YOU or
father do not give It TO me-? have
spent all Of my allowance, and want
II before my next IL due
You must earn it," said her mother.
That is the only way you can truly
give anything. Tomorrow you can work
half an hour before school in the morn
ing and half an hour at noon. I have
a large bag of pieces which you can look
over and sort the wooden from the cot
ton and silk and tie them in neat bun
ales. Then We will see what you can
DO after that"
The next morning Elsie was I'D bright
ana early and began her work, and at
mgnt she said to her mother: 1T have
thought Of something else. Mrs.
Brown's nurse is sick and she has no
one to wheel the baby. Perhaps she
would let me do that In the morning,
and at noon l could hurry from school
and VIII be very careful with the
baby And. sure enough. Mrs Brown
was very glad to have her. At the end
or the week Elsie had all her own earn
inRs 10 give toward helping the poor
After she returned from giving the
q very pleasant feeling about givinG
that money. because worked to get
1t. Could you find something TO do
that would help you and give me q
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few pennies for each week? Then the
next time 1 am asked to Give / shall
have something saved
Her mother was very much pleas
ed, because Elsie spent her pennies
very freely. and never thought about
anyone having to earn them. The next
gay her mother told her how she could
LOOK over the clothes when they came
from the laundry and put away those
mat did not need mending, and all
mat needed buttons she could attend
20, and then she would teach her to
Darn, then she could mend the stock
,nss. ELSIE was pleased, and before
iong she was a good helper for her
ter's thriftiness. And the next Christ
mas Elsie had earned all the money for
her presents for the family. Wasn't
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Gave Him Puzzler.

HOW fah did you say Il wuz from
New Yo'k to Philadelphia" asked one
coiored citizen of another on the ferry
boat from Tottenville to Perth Amboy.
Bout ninety miles," was the reply.
HIN. An how fab is, 1t from Phila-
delphia to New Yokr,
Bout ninety miles, I'm tellin' you,
fool niggah. Don't you know dat from
Philadelphia to New Yok is just ,zactly
de same as from New Yo'k to Philadel-
phia. and vicey versey?"
"Golly, Is dat SO? Den how is It dat
It's only one week from Christfnus to
New Yeah's, and bout a whole yeah
from New Yeahs to Christmas? Answer
me dat, you smarty 'Rastus '-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Miss Noyes Will
Entertain Today

Miss Elisabeth Noyes. the debutante
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Theodore w.
Moves. viii entertain at an Informal tea
ana dance this afternoon from to !
o, CLOCK at her home. in New Hampshire
christmas green's. poinsettia blossoms.
ano clusters Of red carnations will form
tne mouse decorations. and there win be
uI throughout the afternoon bv :
table, assisted by Miss EIizsh..uhhe Yea e
ppoeers Miss Frances Hodges. Ma
M ,, Hitchcock. and Miss Doris Haya
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
The Last Three DAYS.

For one SO young, his knowledge was
extensive In the extreme. All things
That came to his hand he read
novels, newspapers. treatises, or blue
Father" he said, II hear Uncle
Oscar Is going to be married OF,
Yes" said his father; Uncle Oscar
mas only three days more"
The little boy sighed. .'The last three
days, father" he said, "they give them
everything to eat they ask for, don't
they New York Mail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
My Word, Old Chan!

preparation for the endurance Of ex-
irene cold forms part of the education
or the natives of northern Canada. The
boys. when very young, are 6rst
.WnIpped IN order to make their flesh
= ana then sent TO battle in the
InaI-frozen rivers. As they grow older
thcy are made to lie out Of doors nj
night with no clothes on sometimes for
a week or so at 2 stretch. The conse-
auence is that either they die or be-
naked In any weather without the
slightest Observation-Disclosures Chronicle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Lowney's Chocolates and
- BOmbOmS 49,

are made nthe largest and most sanitary factory the world
Ingredients used in these delicious Chocolates are selected
by experts, gathered from every of the earth
LOWNEY'S CREST Chocolates one dollar per pound
the result of years of scientific effort. FANCY FULL
Chocolates all Fruit and Nut centres eighty cents SOUVE-
NH, and AMERICAN BEAUTIES sixty cents CAMEO
and FLOWER SERIES fifty cents per pound. All may be
had in half pounds, also larger Sizes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Apron Department

Tea and Chafing Dish Aprons, each.
Csc, Soc, 75c and S1.00
Sewing Aprons, each.
Csc, SOC, 75c and S1.OO
Nurses Aprons. each,
Soc, 75c and S1.W
Mattresses Aprons, each.
Csc, Soc, 75c and S1.OO
bingham and Percale Aprons. each.
Csc, Soc, 75c and S1.OO
Third FIoor-Eleventh st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Slippers

Women's Comfy Felt and Fur
pers. ps,r Slip ..' Sl.OO and S1.5O
", Women's Indian Moccasins. 81 5O
pair .,.... ......................... ~AsCV
Women's Mercerized Boud- q OE
OR Slippers. pair .............. 01skC
Childrens Red Felt Slippers, fur
e ss,%m ned. S1.OO and S1.25|
sl Ga,.a.sn ps, Felt 75c and S1.OO|
.. Ss'l Ssi1 . Indian Mecca: SIPS
pa ss'., ..: Tan Slipper. S1.6
pa Boys .'.: Indian Moee..'n.. S1.75
Boys Storm Shoes, with full bel
lows tongue; sizes II to co m
1871, pair ........................ eDVsUV
Size. to sn. pa.r......... $3.50,
ps Msn, s,.p aSs..'n n., T0w.l'ns S1.OO
Mems Black and Tan Wei Kid
p ssippe .r........ S1.5O and $500
Mems Extra-wide Black and Tan
S T'S 1: Kid slippers: $500
si Msns ra ps,r willow ' caifsa.n $3.50
pa Msn.. '.. Tan Suede Slippers $500
Mems Tan and Black GO IN
Romeos. pair ................. UAsOU
Third moor. Tenth st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Dainty Underwear and
House Garments

French Hand embroidered initiated
Chemises. in boxes. o. m
eaeh ....'...... ............ OlsUU.
Pink and Blue Crepe O. M
Gowns, each oil .W
italian Silk Night co SO IN 90
Dresses. each -. OCsCU " DO
Crepe de Chine Night e1n IN
dresses, each ............. O1UsCU
China Silk ~ .
sash Dresses 81. so to S12.5O
eo st.. each Rst 1T. S2.75 to $1,000
Blue and Pink Crepe de a. m
Chine Boudoir Caps. each. 04.UU
Boudoir Caps. Of plain and dotted
trimmed mssi e sses 81. 90 and Sl.5O
China Silk DRESSING O. m
Sacques, each ............. OCsUU
French Alb,atross Dressing
sseS $3.50 to $500
x japanese .I silk S3.75 to $40 IN
.a as'h Robes. $3.50 to S6.75
Eiderdown Dressing
s sssS .S1.W and S1.75
Third Floor-Eleventh st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
WOmen'S NeckWear

boxes ssAs each IN fancy. fancy Csc and SOC
Windsor Ties. or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Mrs. Allen and Daughters
Will B. Hosts at
Tea Today.

Mrs. Allen and the Misses Allen, wife
and daughters OF Major Henry +. Allen
U. 8. A., viii be hosts at Il tea this
afternoon, from TO O'Clock, at the
Connecticut.
Christmas greens and clusters of red
blossoms will form the decorations for
the occasion.
Assisting Mrs. Allen and her daugh-
tiers In receiving their guests and dis
pensing the Inequalities OF the after.
noon, will be Mrs. Herbert II. d. Peirce
wife of former minister to Norway
MRS. w. w. Wotherspoon, Miss Scid.
more. Miss MacMurray, Miss Marie
Stevens, Miss Helen Buchanan, and
Miss Mildred Greble.
-
Mrs. John B. Larner has been called
70 Mifnintown: Pa. on account . Of the
ker.
Miss Ruth Larner has recalled invi-
tations for a luncheon she was to have
given during the holidays.
Mrs. Aldich, wife Of former senator
Aldrlct, was hostess at All informal
luncheon today.
DIR. Frank Anderson. ". 3. N. and
Mrs Anderson entertained at dinner
last evening in compliment to Rear Ad-
miral H. 1. Cone, U. 8. NJ, and Mrs.
Cone. The other guects were Medical
G srSnsr aar ar Y; 8. H.; and Mis-
Mrs; stratling; and commander Nc
Counselor Innes
to Be Dinner Host.
The counselor OF the British embassy,
Alfred Mitchell Innes. will entertain at
dinner this evening.
Mrs. A. G. McClintock was hostess at
an informal tea yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock in compliment to Miss
Eleanor Reyburn. The guests were this
seasons buds.
Miss Margaretta Brooke Will enter
tain Informally at dinner this evening.
-
Miss Margaret Draper will entertain
a party Of young people at dinner to-
night.
Mrs. Grace Moffat de Lashmutt an
nounces the engagement OF her daugh-
ter, Miss Frances de Lashmutt. to
Il
Clarence X. Pistol, Robert Harlow, of
Boston; Theodore Ross, Of Asbury
Park; will arrive in Washington tomor-
row morning from the University of
Pennsylvania, to spend part Of the
Christmas holidays with Mr.. and Mrs
John N. Pistol. of the AlbemarIe.
Milton M. King ~,
To Give Stag Dinner.
Invitations have been issued for q
stag dinner to be given by Milton NJ.
King. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry King.
Wednesday evening. December "a, at
7,90 o'clock. at the Hotel Continental,
IN celebration Of his twenty-hrst birth
day. ~ ~
Mrs. A. Lapen Cohen, who has been
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Sherman, for the past few
weeks, has returned to her home In
Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Harry Kaufman and children. of
Columbia road. will leave Washington
tomorrow to spend the holidays with
relatives in Philadelphia.
- ..-.a-
Miss Gertrude King, Of New York.
will spend the holidays in Washington
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey King, CT
Lanier place. ~,
Mrs. Meyer Fellheimer.. of Florence
Court, has left Washington for NASH
Vile, Tenn, to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jonas.
Miss Emily Hillman, who spent the
past few days in Philadelphia, has re-
turned to. Washington. .
Mrs. J. s. Kann, of Irving street, is
spending few days In Baltimore.
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Miss Ruth Bliss
Hostess At Dinner.

Miss Ruth Bliss was hostess at din
ner last evening in compliment to Miss
Stephanie Trescot and Lieut.. 8. w.
Martin, u 8. M. c., whose marriage
takes place tomorrow. The other guests
were Mrs. Philip TORY. Miss Dorothy
Hale, of Boston; Miss Isabel Magruder.
Miss Margaretta1 Morse, Lieutenant
Brewster. Lieutenant Schiller, Neuten-
ant Barry, and Lieutenant Hunter, all
OF the Marine Corps, and Ensign
Beardsall, u. 8. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

Times Inquiry Department.:
10 there q school. OF fancy, dancing in
Washington? II there II. will you kindly
send me the addresses Of same and obIige,
Yours very truly. F. b.
II you will serd me. stamped, self
addressed envelope I will gladly send
you the address CT a good fancy dane
ing school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

EXCEPTIONAL VALUES
72-inch Round Renaissance Lace
Tia BILE Cloths. Values 1915 and
s saS;so. $500 and So. so
Second floor. Eleventh st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

Lady Lawrence and Miss A. NJ E.
Gust, of England. left washington to.
day for Richmond to spend the holi-
days, after which they will return to
Washington for several weeks before
resuming their trip around the worlds
Lady Lawrence has been a guest at
the Arlington Hotel for a fortnight and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

, 5Ihos inquiry DVpHrtIneht.
have very handsome white aierette
which has become yellow from wear and
improper cleaning. Please tell me how I
may bring II back to its original white-
ness Thanking you, I remain, -
Respectfully, Miss e. v. r.
I do not think that you can do any
thing with your aigrettes. now that they
have turned yellow. Perhaps you can
take them to a good cleaners and they
might be able to freshen them I'D a bit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

The Charge d'Affaires of Persia and
Nine. Ali Kuli Khan will entertain a,
dinner Christmas Day in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. w. Morgan Shuster, father and
mother of the recent treasurer general
of Persia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

Times Inquiry Department:
Can you please tell me what kind of wood
is used In making violins? Thanking YOU,
j am, A CONSTANT READER.
Spruce pine and maple is used in
making violins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
WOmen'S Hosiery

Women's Black Silk Boot Ak
nose, pair .......................... 9ON
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

Times Inquiry Department:
Can you inform me who played the mart
or Mrs. Wigs in Mrs. Wigs OF the Cab
bage Patch" In the original company that
came to the Columbia Theater about three
years ago? Sincerely, JOY.
Madge Carr Cooke played this part in
''Mrs Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22

Times Inquiry Department.:
VIII you kindly tell me what I can do TO
take out rain spots in blue velvet hat.
Thanking you in advance / am,
A CONSTANT READER.
II you will steam your hat the spots
might come out, but am told that even
then It will not look very WELL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-22
Boys Department

styles, each ...... AOC " OIL OU
Suspenders, o. en-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13
RECIPE FOR PERFECT BREAD
and Due Preparation All That
10 Needed.

At noon boil two potatoes; pour the
water from the potatoes on two round
ed tablespoons of sugar and one Of
salt; add the potatoes. mash fine: let
stand until evening. Dissolve one
fresh compressed yeast cake in lit
tie water, and add to the liquid: stir
well. There should be at least one
and one-half quarts Of the liquid. In
the morning stir and take out a pint
in Mason fruit Jar; set the lid on.
but do not screw down. and set beside
ice. Mix the remaining quart with
about two and three-quarters quarts
of good bread -four and one table
spoon Of lard; let raise twice and then
make into loaves. handling and work
ing as little as possible. When bak.
Ing again start as at first, with
two potatoes. sugar, and salt; at
night add yeast saved in the jar: in
the morning stir and take out q pint
as at first; It will not be necessary to
buy yeast again all summer. and the
bread is delicious.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13

So you must grant my request. for
you are an elegant scholar,
Having the graces of speech. and skill
In the turning of phrases.
Taking the hand Of his friend, who
still was reluctant and doubtful,
Holding it long in his own, and press
ing it kindly, he added:
Though l have spoken thus lightly,
yet deep is the feeling that
prompts me-;
Surely you can not refuse what ask
in the name of our friendship!"
Then made answer John Alden: ''The
name of friendship IS sacred;
What you demand In that name.
have not the power to deny you!"
So the strong will prevailed, sab
DUNG and molding the gentler,
Friendship prevailed over love. and
Alden went ON his errand.
(rO BE CONTINUED)
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am always ready to listen,

am always ready to listen,
Always ready to near Whatever per
tains to Miles Standish."
Thereupon answered the Captain. en-
barrassed, and culling his phrases:
"'Tis not good for a man to be alone,
say the Scriptures.
This / have said before, and again
and again | repeat It;
Every hour in the day, thiEk 1t. and
feel 1t, and say 1t.
Since Rose Standish died, my life has
been weary and dreary;
Sick at heart have been. beyond the
healing Of friendship.
Oft in nay lonely hours have thought
of the maiden Priscilla.
She Is alone In the world; her father
and mother and brother
Died in the winter together; saw her
going and coming.
Now to the grave of the dead, and
now to the bed of the dying,
Patient, courageous, and strong, anG
said to myself, that if ever
There were angels on earth. as there
are angels in heaven,
Two have seen and known; and the
angel whose name is Priscilla
Holds in my desolate life the place
which the other abandoned.
Long have | cherished the thought
but never have dared to reveal 1t
Being coward in this. though valiant
enough for the most part
Go to the damsel Priscilla, the love
Hest maiden of Plymouth,
Say that blunt cd Captain, mar
not of words but of actions,
Offers his hand and his heart. the
hand and heart of soldier.
Not In these words, you know, but
this in short is my meaning;
| am maker of war, and not maker
of phrases.
You, who are bred as a scholar, can
say 1t in elegant language,
Such as you read in your books OF the
pleadings and wooings Of lovers.
Such as you think best adapted to win
the heart of maiden"
When he had spoken, John Alden.
the fair-haired, taciturn STRIPPING.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13

All aghast at his words. surprised, en-
barrassed, bewildered,
Trying to mask his dismay by treat
ing the subject with lightness,
Trying to smile. and yet feeling his
heart stand still in his bosom,
Just as time-piece stops in house
that is stricken by lightning.
Thus made answer and spake, or
rather stammered than answered:
such a message as that, am sure l
should mangle and mar It;
II you would have 1t well done-I am
only repeating your maxim
You must do 1t yourself, you must not
leave it to Others!"
But with the air of man whom moth
ing can turn from his purpose,
Gravely shaking his head, made an
swer the Captain Of Plymouth:
Truly the maxim Is good, and l do
not mean to gainsay it;
But we must use 1t discreetly. and not
waste powder for nothing.
Now. as said before, i was never a
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13
Lone and Friendship

Nothing was heard in the room but
the hGrrying pen of the stripping
Or an occasional sigh from the labor
ing heart of the Captain,
Reading the marvellous words ana
achievements Of Julius Caesar.
After while he exclaimed, as he
smote with his hand, palm down
ward,
Heavily on TIE page: "a wonderful
man was this Caesar!
You are a writer, and / am ngnter'
but here is a fellow
Who could both write and fight. and
in both was equally skilful!"
straightway answered and spake John
Alden. the comely, the youthful:
Yes, he was equally skilled. as you
say, with his pen and his weap-
Ons.
Somewhere have read, but where
forget. he could dictate
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13
TAKING SPOTS FROM LINEN


i X s
When your table linen or fine doilies
become stained or spotted with any
thing that will not easily wash OUT.
be sure to remove the spot before
sending the linen to the laundry.
Berry and fruit stains can be re-
moved very easily by holding the
cloth tightly over the top Of q bowl
and pouring boiling water very slow
" through the mark until 1t disap-
pears.
Salt dampened with lemon juice laid
on the spot and subjected to the hot
sun will remove ink spots from linen.
One Of the hardest stains to take
out of fine linen is that made by the
lead of an indelible pencil. Great care
must be taken to clean this kind OF 9
spot or your linen will be ruined. en-
der no circumstances touch water to
such a spot.
Mix together four tablespOOnfuls Of
peroxide of hydrogen and four table
spoonfuls of clear water. Lay the
soiled spot on an old piece Of linen
folded to several thicknesses or over
several thicknesses of white blottinG
paper and with a clean sponge OF
bit Of clean linen sop the spot with
the mixture and lay it in the direct
rays of the sun.
Repeat this process until the spot
disappears and allow 1t to remain In
the sun until it has bleached q pure
white.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-13
The Finishing Touch.

mo-" says the eminent actress ear.
nestly. Il cannot approve of the fash
ion that 80 many members Of my pro-
fession have Of being photographed
continually"
The reporter makes some feverish
notes and she continues:
1T seems to me that because one
il on the stage is no reason why he OF
she should consider his or her face
Of absorbing interest to the public"
She continues for half column and
as the reporter H. slowing away hia
notebook she smiles sweetly and says:
Here II one OF my latest photo
graphs FOR. you to use with the inter.
view. sat for It only yesterday. %
you may be sure It has never before
been reproduced."-Judge.