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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
EVENING STARS
PAGE FOR WOMEN
Americans Expert Store-keepers

London stores are large, interesting
and very well kept. The windows are
dressed in exceptionally good taste
and the goods are tagged clearly with
the sale prices-some stores give the
American dollar n cents figures,
which is a great help to people from
the States.
Here the stores do not seem busy;
there is less confusion than in the
stores of Paris and Berlin. Stocks are
enormous, varieties are splendid, but
prices are high. and it Is not at all
unusual to find tremendous quantities
of American merchandise prominently
displayed at two to three times our
prices. They simply love our money.
There seems to be a lack of knowl-
edge of how to do business quickly;
there's too much red tape" with each
transaction. The system of checking,
paying and wrapping is clumsy, and
the European storekeeper who will
adopt the American method will be
doing his patrons a great service and
will at the same time set the pace In
the right direction for his brother
storekeepers.
Speaking of styles, any of our own
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
TO CLEAN CORDUROY.


How many mothers have worried
over the problem of cleaning baby's
white corduroy pal satisfactorily and
without having to the profess
sional cleaners!
The garment may be cleaned as often
as necessary if the following directions
are. carefully observed:
SHAVE very thinly a bar of some
pure white soap; add, with two table,
spoonfuls of kerosene, to about half a
pail of water.
Boil this mixture until it is reduced
o~ne-quarter. Use a small portion of
this and plenty of water to cleanse the
garment. When sufficiently cleansed
hold the garment spread out as much
as possible while you rinse it up and
down in clear water repeatedly. Be
careful to nave the nap running up.
when the pile is raised hang in the
same position to dry. Be careful not
to wiring or otherwise touch the gar
ment. 1t should be fastened to the line
with ordinary clothespins.
IF by some oversight the nap be-
comes fiattened, wait until the piece Is
thoroughly dry, when a brisk rubbing
with a hand broom will obviate the
trouble
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
SOME "HOMEY" REMEDIES.


There are certain remedies that we
always call homely, but I think
honey suits them better. For sore
throat salt and water is just as effec-
tive as chlorate of potash. 1t may be
used just as often as one wishes and no
harm results If a little is swallowed.
In fact, it helps, for it clears the throat
and allays irritation. 1t is an excellent
remedy for bites and stings, and Is a
good a%stringent in hemorrhages or ex-
cessive bleeding of any kind, especially
after the pulling of teeth.
Then there is the ever ready mustard
as a remedy. The ever ready mu-tard
plaster is made by mixing equal parts
of mustard and flour or meal with
warm water. spread on a piece Of mus
lin and another piece spread over 1t It
Is almost a certain cure for collie when
applied for p few minutes over the pit
of the stomach" Our grand jothers
used it as a remedy for all iternal
pains and it still serve that Irpose.
In sever cases of Group it is we'll to
apply a plaster to the back Il the
child's neck. Do not keep a pie ster in
one place all the time, but 7 I'VE Il
around. 1t acts just as we'll at short
distance from the place affected as d.
rectly over it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

stores show much better taste in
women's apparel land that includes
Paris). AS for mems wear, the
fashions are simply impossible-some
OF them look as II the designers were
trying to have fun with the public.
Our footwear is worth It's weight in
gold; Europeans simply don't know
how to make good and comfortable
kinds.
The small novelty shops are filled
with thousands of valueless trinkets,
which are NAKED at prices hat would
almost buy real and valuable articles
in New York,
The American store-keeper should
feel proud, for he is In a class by him
self; he has no successful competitor
anywhere. He knows how to select
goods, buy goods, show goods and sell
goods quickly. He always gives his
patrons their full moneys worth (often
more), and has reduced the system OF
shopping t a point where 1t is a pleas
ure.
It is a fact that imported goods from
Germany France and England are very
often sold for less in America than in
the countries where they are made.
AN AMERICAN ABROAD.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
Face Enamel.

Dear Miss Doom:
Kindly publish in your paper the best
enamel In your estimation for facial use.
Have been using spurmax, but would like
to use something else. There are girls
using a liquid which makes their faces
veivety and white, and am unable to find
out what 1t Is. My complexion is nice
and clear. An immediate answer will be
greatly appreciated. Respectfully, r. C..
Don't do it. No n admires The
white, unnatural look of an enameled
face. If nature had intended us to go
through life with a coat of enamel
over our faces she would lave pro-
vided us with some sort of a plaster
cast arrangement. Be thankful that
your skin is clear and keep it that
way by constant are and cleanliness,
instead of laying up trouble for your
self by using enamel. There are sew
eral liquid powders on the market, but
1 cannot give you the names of them
in this column. If you insist upon
using some preparation Of this sort ask
your friends to recommend one.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
WrinkIeless Skin
Now Easy to Ha re
From Family PhysIclan.l

There's no excuse for any VIC nan
having wrinkles now. 1t has leen
found that a simple mixture of sAxo-
lite and witch hazel has a remarkable
action upon the deepest wrinkles no
matter what their nature. whether
caused by worry, habitual frowninR.
a debilitated condition or the ravages
of Father Time. This harmless rern-
edy, which anyone can easily make
and use at home, acts both as an
astringent and a tonic. The combined
effect of tightening the skin and
frightening itse vitality is to imme-
diately effect every line and wrinkle,
keeping the cuticle smooth and firm
as In youth.
The proportions are one ounce sax
olite (powdered) to one-half pint
witch hazel. The solution should be
used as a wash lotion. 1t is equally
effective in disposing OF f1abbiness Of
cheek and neck. as we'll as saggin9
below the eyes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
Household Hints
nAa.l-I4

Nickel silver should be cleaned with
ammonia whitening. Take half a
cupful of fnely-powdered whitening
and work it into a paste with a cupful
of cold water, in which a tablespoonful
of rock ammonia has been dissolved.
Keep his in a well-corked bottle and
use it for securing. Afterward polish
with a leather.
Before broiling a slice of ham rub
brown sugar on it. The ham will have
a delicious flavor.
Hot soda water is an excellent
cleanser for hair brushes. Rub the
bristles well without bending them too
much or breaking them and dry the
brush in the sun. The brlstles will be
white and stiff as new after such treat
ment.
Ivory knife handles which have ne
come yellow may be improved in APP
p%earance by being rubbed with cloth
dipped in ~turpentine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
FOR SAGGING SKIRTS.


Summer dress skirts when made of
thin material will always sag after
they are hemmed and finished if care
is not taken to prevent it. A good way
to do is to have the skirt sagged first,
before 1t is turned up to be hemmed.
This is done after the skirt is com,
pletely finished excepting the hem, from
the band to the hnal fitting and the
last hook and eye is in its place. The
skirt is now hung in a closet, or, bet
ter still, put upon a full-length dress
form raised from the floor by placing it
on a box, and the bias portions 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 fullest
extent, and the hem may be measured
and turned up. Anything will do for
weighing. The smallest weights from
the kitchen scales, put in temporary
coverings of muslin and pinned on
are excellent. Any other small objects
of uniform heaviness will do for other
weights.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
Librarianship.

Dear Miss Doom
VIII you kindly answer the following
question: Does a person have to be a
graduate OF high school to become a IL
brarian, or is there a school where they
can learn to be one, and oblige,
A CONSTANT READER.
The New Jersey libraries are under
the civil service, and positions in Thorn
are obtained only by passing examina
tons. The knowledge required to pass
an examination for librarianship is
equivalent to a high school course, II
not to more advanced work. However,
by passing a less difficult examination
one may become a messenger in the
library and while serving in that
capacity may prepare oneself for the
higher offices. There are no schools fur
librarians in Newark, but there are
some in New York and Brooklyn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

A UGUSTnS wardrobe, according To
every tradition, is a white one,
Holidays which begin then are days
when pure white lingerie gowns can be
INDUCED in regardlessly. White muslin
frocks are simplicity itself to wash at
home. Care and a clear half-hour, soap,
blue-bag and starch, an iron, an iron
ing board, a warm sun or a fire to dry
at, are, in fact, all that is required to
turn a grass-stained, crumpled, dusty
frock into a spotless snow-white toilette
ready for every emergency, from a
invitation to lunch to a garden
fete or a river tea-party.
The muslin frock which is dust
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
SPINE BATH For NERVES.

Does the days work leave you in
a condition that will not permit you to
enjoy life? Then draw water into the
bathtub, get into 1t and let water from
the hot water faucet run on n towel.
lay this lengtlrwise down your spine,
gradually applying colder water until
it is direct from the cold water faucet.
You'll feel like a different person. If
SOM relative will kindly taxi a hand
full of dry salt and gently rub your
back while 1t is wet from the hot water
you will be receiving the treatment rec
commended by the worlds most ia
nous nerve specialist.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
A Weeks Vacation at Avon.

My Dear Miss Doom:
Can you tell me where l can get a ticket
for a weeks vacation at Avon-by-the-Sea,
as l am in poor health and the doctor told
me I must go away for a short rest, and
I cannot afford to pay my way? | have
q small baby 6 months old. Could she go
with me? I remain, yours respectfully,
POOR HEALTH.
Make application to Miss Rudy at
the Franklin street entrance Of the
City Hall. The office is open every day
except Saturday from $3.50 till 4:3o; on
Saturdays from $3.50 till IL O'Clock
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
Sailor Hats


IF your eye are the ansehng mes with regard to fashions you will have
noticed before this the remarkable vogue of the sailor hat Prices are at
u tractively low. Indeed. it is within every ones reach when a sailor hat
can be purchased for 35 cents, as I have seen.
Black straw white straws and then any desirable color are purchasable
in sailor shapes Variations of the straight brm are here, 10 if this be too
a line, the rolling sailor is yours for the asking
Some IF the reasonably priced hats have cheap bands around the crowns
special sale. and replace it with good gros-grain ribbon or velvet ribbon.
tying the band in the regulation fiat tie at the left Some women who are
fortunate to possess relics of West Point or Annapolis are tying the printed
bands around their sailor hats.
The sailor hats IRE large in the crown and are worn quite Tar down over
the head. Don't exaggerate this 10 the point of foohshness, and above all,
don't wear a sailor hat with a lingerie dress just because you look well in it.
A sailor hat has Its place, and it's a good place, too, but don't u the ac-
ceptabIe style u Of the favored niche that W e have accorded it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
A Surprise Party.

Dear Miss Doom:
Is 1t proper to give a surprise party
on, before or after the birthday? Are
the guests requested to bring the re-
freshments? What are they and when
are they served? What games are
played? Also, when are the guests in
t%roduced? Your advice will be appre-
ciated by MISS NJ. c. S.
1t is more appropriate to give the
party on the persons birthday than
either before or after. If several people
are arranging the surprise for a num-
tual friend then each one should bring
his or her share of the refreshments.
If, on the other hand, the party is ar
ranged by n person and she Is invit-
ing the others then she, as hostess,
should bear the expense. The refresh
ments may include sandwiches, pickles,
olives, cake, candy, nuts, fruit. ice
cream and, IL desired, a salad. They
should be served at the close of the
evening, say about eleven o'clock. If
the guests enjoy card playing you
might arrange a Dutch whist. Other
games are apt to prove tiresome to
grown-ups and cards afford excellent
opportunities for becoming acquainted.
Introduce the guests as soon as they
arrive. When they enter the room in
which the early corners are stationed
take them around to the different
groups n see that they become ac-
quainted.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

the gIrI boy VINO send IN thd
neatest correct answers can have their
choice of a baseball. a box of paints,
q good boon. a penknife or any one OF
several very fascinating games. If the
writing is not legible the coupon will
be rejected. Uncle Jack will publish
the picture or any pfi1e-winIsT =sc
cares to send him a photograph. Ping
pong and tintype pictures cannot be
used.
Only children Under Is years of age
are eligible to compete. Be sure to
place a two-cent stamp on the en-
yelops. to avoid delay at the postof1ce.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
THE TAFFETA COAT.


What in the s%pringtime promised to
be a fad has developed into a fashion.
This is the taffeta skirt which is worn
with plain and striped skirts. 1t is of
a vivid color, either solid or irrides-
serge or lingerie, pongee or rajah. Usu-
ally the plain white is chosen, but often
there is a stripe in it.
The coats are in all the fruit reds,
In the purple of plums, in leaf green
and tobacco brown. 1t is an attrac-
tive and helpful idea for the woman
who has a separate white skirt and
does not wish to get a short coat that
can be worn only as a part of a suit.
She finds that the taffeta coat serves
all needs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
To Cook Corn.

Dear Miss Doom:
Kindly inform me through your valuable
paper the proper way to cook corn, Thank
ing you in advance, l remain,
A YOUNG BRIDE.
Several tempting dishes can be E'ade
of corn. but / presume your reques.
applies to boiled corn. Remove the
husks and silky threads and cook III
boiling water from ten To twenty min
utes. The exact time depends upon
the tenderness of the corn which can
be tested with a fork. When he corn
is cooked put it in a platter and COM
pletely cover with q napkin, drawing
the ends of the napi<in down over the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

laundress in a lather which is made
with soda n has been used for white
articles.
Salt should always be dissolved in
the rinsing water in which colored cot
ton dresses are washed.
One of the laundry rules for washing
white silk is to avoid both hot water
and soda. A mistake is that of leaving
the blouse to steep too long.
There should be three rinsing waters
in washing white silk. The first should
be cold and soft. The second, on the
contrary, must be hard and cold. With
the third rinsing water a little bluebag
should be mixed, together with a
spoonful of methylated spirits.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

j. NJ. Barrie. the creators of peter
Pan, is e father of a cal kicking baby
Peter Pan now. "Cissie" Lotus, the
English Peter Pam" and the famed
imitator of famed people of the stage,
was the proud heroine of the christen-
ing. which took place in England. As
Mrs. Alonzo Waterman. "Cissie"
played the role of mama exceedingly
well. So also did wee Peter John Bar
RE Waterman handle his Zines with
becoming effect.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
THE pRIZE.WINNERS.

The correct answer to last Tuesdays
rebus puzzle was foretop. The two
following children IN in the neatest
W and were awarded the
HAROLD VAN DOREN, aged 10, 100
Union avenue, West1eld (book).
MABEL BOWERS, aged 10, AIS Ferry
street, Newark (box of paints.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

Core~~nrde1ts are requested
not to send stamps for personal
replies. Miss Doon's mall Is too
heavy to permit her to write
private letters.
Letters written on both sides
of paper will not be considered.
For advice In affairs of the
y heart address Miss Polly Poyn-
ter, who will have entire charge
of that department In the future.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

corn. Keep it covered until ready to
serve. You may serve 1t on the cob
or cut it off and season with pepper,
salt and plenty of butter. If this is not
the recipe you desire write again and
l shall be glad to give you more elabo-
rate ways of preparing 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

This plucky young woman is equip
ping an expedition to climb Mount Nc
Kinley in Alaska. She is the daughter
of DIR. w. w. Keen, widely-known sur
geon, For several IN Miss Keen
has been climbing the Alps in Switzer-
land. she will take three Swiss guides
and a number of Alaskans in her
Mount Mckinley party.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

She is a Georgia girl, living in Sa-
vannah, but the city of Nashville,
Tenn, was named for her grandfather,
and the Washes are widely known
among the old families of the South.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

This names of the prize-winners will be
announced in the STAR on Tuesday
evening, August 15.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08

During the summer keep on hand a
syrupmade by boiling n cup sugar to
one pint of water. When cool put in
fruit jar. Mix with lemon juice for
lemonade. 1t is "a good thing to keep
it in stock for various summe drinks.
Mutton dripping will not set hard
and suety if directly the fat is poured
from the baking tin the vessel contain
ing it is put at the back of the stove
and allowed to stay there until the
stove itself cools.
Salt and powdered borax added 20
the water in which they are will hsip
to make cut flowers last much longer.
The stems should be clipped each day
and cut slanting to allow the water to
rise in the stalks.
Dish cover may be easily kept bright
and clean. Remove grease with warm
water and soda, dry with a soft cloth,
then apply a little metal polish with
a flannel. A final polish with fine
whitening will then make the covers
ook like silver.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-08
WHAT GREAT MAN is THIS?

If you take the objects shown in the small pictures and place them
After you have found the answer fill in the coupon below and send 1t 70
Uncle Jack Evening STAR, Newark, n. j.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
MODEL FOOD co.
 TO- GIVE FREE
 TRADING STAMPS

The Model Food Co.,. Louis Isen-
 burg. proprietor. will celebrate it's
 ninth anniversary tomorrow. and this splendid establishment will offer for sale large variety of fod stuffs at extraordinary low prices. Every wis., itor to the store tomorrow wil re- ceive, free of charge. 30 green trading s amps to start a new book with. All will receive the stamps whether they purchase or not.
 The Model Food O. occupies the spacious store at 951 Main street that was for many years the location of the City Bakery. The market deals in the choicest of meat products ob- goods from it's own sanitary shops, and carries a staple line of groceries. Its prices are the lowest. and in ad : dition it gives the celebrated $. & H. green trading stamps with all pur- chases.
 On page of this issue the company makes known how it in4ends to cele- brate it's ninth anniversary.
 MT. Isenburg. owner of the Model that he has kept faith with all his patrons and has sold high class goods for low prices. He came here from Newark. N. J., where he was engaged in business for number of wears To a Farmer reporter he said this morning: 'I have great faith in tha future of Bridgeport. and I think it is one of the best cities in the coun- try. If I did not. I would not have located here. I greatly appreciate
 the patronage I have received during
 the ,rast nine years and we in end to try keeping our store place where all the people like to trade"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
New veils,
 novel @ pretty.

Shetland veils of pure white are real novelty of the season. Make one think of Shetland wool; are wonder fully effective ,-75c.
 Chiffon motor veils are ready in a very very large variety of colors. Large and soft and fine,-75c to $5.
 Fancy lace veils are to be had in wide range of pat terms in both black and white, e,-$1 to $3.
 Of new mesh veilings by the yard, much variety in both pattern and color, -25c to $1.
 Plain mourning veils of heavy texture. wide or nar- row bands,-50c to $3.
 New black veils of round or square mesh with wide or narrow borders or ribbon,- $1 to 1925.
 Center aisle. tront.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
Toilet-helps.

Hanson Jenks violet cream brut, a fine prepara- tion,-50c. 2 Violet talcum brut, per- fumed by fresh violets, ,-25c Glycerine and rose water, large bottle,-15c.
 Castle soap, pure white bar,-25c.
 Toilet soap, several odors, box 3 cakes,-1Oc.
 Absorbent cotton, full pound in roll,-19c.
 Peroxide of hydrogen, pound bottle,-14
 Rubber gloves, good qual- ity,-39c.
 Partisan powder-puff, puff of lambs wool with kid pounch,-
 Center aisle. front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
w omen s tan
 stockings-- 25c.

Tan stockings of the shade that is most in de- mand right now; of nice me- dium weight; good soft cot ton, knitted so they fit with true comfort,- ,-25c.
 Burson seamless black stockings, medium weight, 25c.
 Burson medium weight cotton stockings without a seam, half-white foot,-25c.
 Girls heavy cotton stock ings with double heel and sole, tan or black,-121sc.
 Boys black cotton stock ings with double heel and toe. solid and good-wearing, 121ac.
 Left aisle. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
Snappy belts for but soc.

Suede. Elastic. Patent leather.
 Excellent styles in combi- nations of black and white. Fancy gilt belts; elastic. Black elastic belts have French-gray buckles.
 Some elastic belts have leather fronts and glove clasps.
 Wide crush suede belts have self-covered buckles. 21a-inch patent leather belts have effective harness buckles.
 Any of these styles,-50c.
 Left aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-03
: s shoes.

Those snappy raised-toe lasts are here in the new spring styles of mems shoes
 Those new broad-toe lasts are here too.
 Men are going to be bet ter pleased than ever with Rowland shoes-unless we are mightily mistaken.
 Right style. Good mak- ing. Good service. Fai1 price.
 $3 $4 and $5.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.