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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29
I Indulge a Purely
Feminine Taste.

When millinery is concerned, all
women display an enthusiasm that
men will never fail to openly deplore
yet secretly admire as most fasci-
mating, feminine characteristic. l am
not ashamed of my pet hobby for
pretty hats, nor do I think that lose
friends by my indulgence in becom-
ing headgear Sometimes, however,
can not trust my own judgment as to
the becomingness, for ! am led astray
by the beauty of the hat itself and
do not note that the hat is not suit
able for my peculiar style. Then it
is that 1 appreciate the frank advice
of an experienced and artistic MILL
ner one who has mastered her pro-
fession. yet is willing to give others
the benefit. When I approached the
shop OF Mrs. E NJ. Buchanan on
Edgewood avenue | knew that my er-
rand was to be fulfilled and my love
of pretty things gratifed
The lower floor resembled very
much the ordinary millinery shop.
but the second floor was a revelation
to those in search Of chapeaux. DID
| wish a pink hat, l could easily Sc
lect one from large glass case with
sliding doors, where the seasonable.
mid summer pink beauties were
stored away from the soil of merely
curious fingers, or the dust that
might blow from the busy street The
large hats were by themselves, some
in glass cases, others in cases with
mirrors in the doors, so that the
would-be purchaser could see their
effect without any delay. I gloried
in the nicely of these arrangements
and in the pure white woodwork that
gave an air of daintiness and exclu-
siveness that we women so adore.
OF course, must see them all. The
primrose evening set Of chiffon cloth
with exquisite black Spanish lace
took my fancy, There was a scarf
or mantilia in true Spanish style and
the bonnet to match. trimmed with
lace and a long black plume. When
| was told that this set could be made
in any of the more delicate tints.
lavender, baby blue pink, or even
gray should miady desire. I soon
saw where MANY husbands would
openly call this rank extravaganza.
and secretly rejoice that his wife
looked so well and was so evidently
admired
A brides set in pink French crepe
was most fascinating could almost
see the pretty bride herself so truly
bridal was 1t, 1t was deity created
in pale pink with yelled maidenhair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29
I Enter Fairyland
And Am Enchanted.

With the. Improvement Of my in
hospit' BILE guest room in mind, |
sought for some new lighting fixtures
to provide welcome that words
alone could not convey. When l
stepped inside the pretty store
which a sign announced as the Queen
Mantel & Tile Company, 90 W. Mitch
ell street. began to think that my
task was to be more difficult than
had preconceived
1t looked just as my story books
used to describe fairyland Suspend
ed from the ceiling were myriad
lights-ridescent etched glass and
hammered brass--some slender as a
goblet, others expressing boundless
hospitality and domesticity in the
breadth Of light reflected. 1t was to
be most difficult to choose from such
beautiful assortment of loneliness.
Each chandelier | noticed suggest
ed suitable place in my own or some
friends house. One in mission style
would be just the thing to replace the
garish one that now had the oppor-
tunity of showing how miserably ii
failed both practically and artistical-
ly The colonial chandelier in silver
finish with showers OF dainty glass
bowls, astral cut, would make Han
nah's colonial living room a complete
picture. The little windmills and
geese on the shades OF another show
err OF lights made me think of Han
nah's Riddles and their nursery.
OF course | ordered one chandelier
sent home and two sidelights to
match. 1t gave me the color scheme
for nay refurnished guest room The
chandelier was of hand hammered
iron. with gold ornamentation. The
delightful little showers were iri-
descent green and gold. The green
gave most restfu effect. The shades
were just delicately tinted with
graceful conventional leaf design thIt
would lead nay welcomed guest TO
think OF days when the rays of sun
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29
l See An Interesting
Demonstration.

A furniture store may seem pro-
sale and uninteresting to some peo-
pie. Not so to the woman who is
bent upon furnishing her new home
or freshening the appearance of one
OF years standing. Then a good fur
niture store offers a wealth of sug-
gestions and opportunities
The c. II. Mason Furniture Store
afforded me the usual pleasure that
find in browsing among substan-
tial. well finished furniture in mod
ern and quaint styles. The grain OF
the wood was attractively brought
out by what | knew was skilled Ia
Dor, consequently each piece was
pleasing to the eye in line and finish
Upstairs was a surprise The floor
was nearly covered with convenient-
ly arranged furniture; rugs and por-
there's hung at the sides. could let
the agreeable salesman swing the art
squares out for my inspection. begin
ming with the realistic roses on a bed
Of messy green and ending with those
of Oriental design that suggested
tales of Persian rug weavers who put
their life and prayers into their prod
uct
The porch furniture seemed to WOO
the soft cool breezes that l longed
to enjoy on my porch this summer.
The porch swing what restful
place to take little afternoon nap.
then awaken to hear the murmur Of
the leaves and the call OF birds The
pretty green Crex rugs. with the
green porch furniture would make
even the dreariest everyday porch or
balcony an oasis from the heated
burdens of the day.
Summer coolness! That was what
/ was looking for wanted cool.
fresh milk; firm, sweet butter: meat
that made by mouth water even in
an uncooked state. My old refrig-
orator failed to give me the results
wished. II the butter was firm. IL
was also tainted by the twelve-hour
association with the cantaloupes we
We're 70 eat for breakfast The ice
bin was So large and We did not have
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29

shine peeping through the trees
brought peaceful repose.
The portable reading lamps were
lovely. soc, Knowing the financial
limitations which l could not remove
! did not dare to look long. Besides,
| saw something else which made me
curious and investigative.
The Colonial, Flanders,
Mission, Dutch and Cottage styles
were in the large, clean, spacious
storeroom overhead. | did not wish
to disgrace myself, hut when | saw
the Dutch mantel with the familiar
figures Of Hansel and Gretel | felt
like clapping my hands. My delight
in the pure Colonial types the beauti-
full mahogany mantels that pleased
the eye in every line; my pleasure in
the quiet dignity of the dark oak
mantel with hand-tooled Spanish
leather panel was increased by the
discovery that the courteous gentle
man who had observed it was him
self an artist and connoisseur He
did not tell me that; he was far too
! modest.
| asked Mr.. Harris If he had any
objection tc sending his mantel cata-
logue to several of my friends who
contemplated building or remodeling
their houses. He treasured me that
to help and advise home builders was
his special work. / felt confident that
my friends would have the value of
man who loved his work and made
OF it an art.
l could not pass the andirons with
out a longing glance. | began men
tally to place them before the fire
place with an eye to appropriateness.
Two lovely tile mantels-Feiance tile.
think they were; one in a dark pea
cock blue; the other in what l called
a dark amber-I fitted with graceful
Colonial aldrons in brass. This de-
lightful task begun hated to go on,
but knew | must
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29

the great variety of supplies at the
A & p store.
Nowadays I do not have to swelter
in the kitchen on warm summer days
to bake cookies. l can buy cookies
and crackers of every kind, many OF
them packed in the air tight, water
proof boxes that we have seen in the
advertising pages of our favorite
magazine.
1t was a problem that required i'm
mediate solution, if l we're to retain
any semblance of popularity, to get
butter that would meet the tastes of
the family I found it here, and I'M
less this butter is on the table no
butter Is eaten. AS | consider butter
a necessary adjunct to well ball
anced diet, all the butter is purchased
at the A g. p store.
Perhaps 1t is not unusual to desir,
fresh eggs. 1t is unusual to obtain
them. | get them and we eat them
You can imagine how much care is
taken in their selection by the A & P
people when I tell you that we never
have found an egg that was not alb d.
solutely fresh.
The cheese is the best New York
cream obtainable. My experience
has led me to believe that there is
none better
Pretty premiums are given for tea,
coffee and baking powder purchases,
and I often delight in some pretty
new dish for which I did not pay
cent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29

the satisfaction of feeling that our
money was well spent. l demanded
daily attention to may old ice gour-
mand. and yet it was clearly demon
strated that, as a help to human hap
piness and domestic peace, it was a
failure.
noticed the dearest little refriger-
ator in miniature-a model, they said
1t was. Inside the food chamber was
match box, just next to the large
lump of ice which cooled the con-
tents Then | saw a demonstration.
A piece of paper was lighted inside
the ice chamber with one of the
matches which had been in cold stor-
age for several months. | saw the
circulation OF air which kept the food
fresh as well as cool and showed why
each food kept its own flavor and
was removed in delicious condition
when needed.
That was not all. This Automatic
refrigerator had other features which
were unusual, though so desirable. A
porcelain lined water cooler was
built In the partition between the
food and ice chambers. open at the
top and fitted with water bottle
holder, This meant cool, pure water
without the danger of contamina
ton, and without the extra consump-
ton of ice
The ice consumption feature was a
convincing one. To cool this splen-
did lined refrigerator and to keep it
cool meant a saving in expenditure
that I would not have imagined pos
sible For only 80 cents a day l could
offer food that tempted jaded summer
appetites and insured good health.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29
I Enter the Attractive
Shop ! Espied.

There is no woman living who can
Withstand the appeal of dainty
dishes. 1t is part of our feminine
heritage and we have never tried to
overcome It.
The home Is the foundation Of the
state and the table is the foundation
of the home You may judge a fam
lily by the table at which it sits three
times a day and which carries its
influence out into the world, For,
are we not told that our eating must
be a joyous affair, accompanied by
good nature. or else it fails In half
its purpose? How any one can pre-
tend to be happy at table with
motley array of dishes, which repulse
the sight before the appetite could
be tempted. Is beyond my UNDER
standing. Pretty dishes, then, are
the foundation of happy con-
tented home.
Dobbs & Wey on North Pryor
street, have so many pretty dishes
that | could hardly resist the display.
The arrangement of the store is UNI
usual There is series of little
booths or buffets along each side
with dishes of certain style, price
and quality confined within the linz
its OF the section II is like going
into the dining room of beautifully
appointed house just TO step into one.
Of these display sections. Beneath
are drawers containing samples Of
the many. many different dishes.
First. drawers OF bread sand butter
plates. all on a line. then luncheon
plates, dinner plates. etc. The nicely
II the arrangement makes a strong
appeal to the housekeeping instinct,
gazed with something akin to
love at the magnificent examples of
the finest imported china. The ia
miHar Colport, Royal Nielsen. Royal
Worchester. Doulton, Haviland, Cue
rim and Pouyat were displayed in fas-
cinating elegance | could see, too,
that this love had not begun with
me. The love had been put into each
piece by the artists who had pro-
duoed il. Each little flower, each gold
tracing gave evidence OF compelling
love that gave the woman. and
through her the world. an exquisite
piece Of china
The cut glass which nothing can
equal in brllliancy and purity, almost
qta~ffei me into observation The
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29
/ Find the Means of
Perpetuating a Joy.

1t was a day that charmed with its
loneliness and with Nature pleading
for recognition it did not seem
strange that | should think of a
camera. In my little journeys | had
seen many pretty things, l had looked
with filling eyes at the little groups
of pathetic children, | had viewed
with pleasure the play of happy ones.
All this, beyond the slight impression
| might retain for a time, was lost.
This was proof that | needed a cam
era.
Thereupon, L entered the store of
the Glenn Photo Stock Company,
III Peachtree street. to see if the
successful operation Of a camera
was beyond my mechanical fngenui-
ty I was soon shown how much
choice there, is in the camera line
and how every one from the merest
child to the professional photogra-
pher could be supplied with an in
strument best suited to his knowI-
edge or needs. l might purchase
simple, inexpensive camera until
required a larger one to satisfy my
budding artistic aspirations. From
the little Brownie to the Eastman
Kodak were cameras to suit every
demand and every pocketbook.
AS an amateur photographer.
rather dreaded the trouble of prop
erly developing the pictures l would
delight in taking This / found would
not be necessary. I could take NV
films to the Glenn people and have
them developed and printed for me
without loss of my time or patience.
Or, II | preferred, l could easily de-
velop my films with an Eastman de-
Veloper by the ali-in-the-d daylight
method that has superseded the OLD
dark room nuisance.
Another thing that astonished mo
was the fact that | could purchase a
sfnall pocket camera, take all the
pictures l desired and then have the
iaVorlte and most successful of them
beautifully enlarged and framed bv
the Glenn people. The endorsements
saw convinced me that this was a
ihost practlcal thing to do. One en-
largement was more lifeiike than
any oil portrait | had ever seen. The
unconsciousness of the subject and
the familiar surroundings had given
charm to the camera production
which many artists might envy.
The heeting days of childhood are
the ones most precious to the mother
and every mother would rejoice to In
some wise perpetuate them The lii
tle creeping child, gras ping for It's
bright ball, the children at play with
tnelr dolls and pets. make delightful
pictures that are valuable to her
vacation days demand a camera
me pleasant hours are rel lived, many
tunes through the agency Of one Of
THESE modern necessities Albums
al ready for the slipping in of the
photographs without the use of the
paste pot. may be purchased to suit
every occasion. The journey to the
country, the automobile run, the sum
mer at the seashore and the trim TO
Europe can be remembered and re-
main delight
Though the cameras and the cam
era accessories were the main fea-
ture mere, | saw many other attrac-
tive articles. The famous Wallace
Nutting Photographs, tinted Ia soft
tones by an artist who knows and |
loves his subjects. would make |
charming additions to the pretty |
boudoir on living room.
The birthday cards. booklets and !
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dinner cards of quaint and unusus
design gave numerous suggestion
for remembrances and parties Neve
again would l rack my brain 70
ideas that would prove surprises t
my friends. Here l could pargbas
ideas and feel that they were good.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29

Just as much ardor as if had happened on them wholly
Of long, varied shopping list that be
filed before sndOwn to preserve my peace of mind
had postponed shopping beyond the usual period of pro-
crastnaon because had had many duties that seemed
to preclude shopping day But made up my mind that
would not look at this necessary duty hardship but
would set my wits work pleasant solution of this shop
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-29

URPRISES await one every day. Every woman
loves surprise and so | am going to tell
about pleasant one [ experienced few days ago.
was born with love for adventure The UNI
known or untred has strange, subtle fascination
for me. That is why [ so often am surprised |
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-09-27
KEEPING CUTFLOWERS FRESH
Water Must Be Changed FrequentI,
and tho Blossoms Should Be
SprinkIed Every Hour.

Almost the first thought that fol
lows admiration for a freshly picked
bouquet is how it can be preserved
the greatest length of time? Many
experiments have been undertaken tt
prevent flowers from fading-such as
placing salt in the water, or nippins
them of and applying sealing wax
We have tried all methods, and have
come to the conclusion that changing
water in which the stems are plunged
frequently and sprinkling the flowers
hourly, will keep them fresh and fail
longer than will other treatment.
The water used should be tepid
The cooler the temperature Of the
apartment the better. Never leave
flowers under gas Jet, or they will
Immediately blight. The last thing at
night, change the water on the stems
and sprinkle the flowers thoroughly
Tie over the vase or basket tissue pa
per which has been soaked in water.
Over this tuck a newspaper. In the
morning the flowers will be found as
fair as the night previous.
Roses fade sooner than almost any
flowers. Helionope will wither and
blacken with the tenderest care. It
should be nipped from a bouquet as
soon as it loses freshness. Lilies,
tulips. narcissus, euphorbias. hya.
cinths and all flowers with suculent
stems can be preserved several days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-09-27
WORDS FROM HOME
Statements That May Be Investigate
ed. Testimony of Bemidji
Citizens.

When a Bemidji citizen comes to
the front, telling his friends and
neighbors of his experience, you can
rely on his sincerity. The statement
of peopel residing in far away places
do not command your confidence.
Home endorsement is the kind that
backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such tes-
timony is convincing. Investigation
proves it true Below is statement
of a Bemidji resident. No stronger
proof of merit can be had.
w. A. White 1923 Dewey Ave. Be-
midi, Mimi, says: Il certainly can
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, for
know from experience that they are
a remedy of merit. I have used them
for lame back and kidney complaint
and have always received good re-
suits. l have obtained Doan's Kid
new Pills from Bankers Drug Store.
They always take away the soreness
and lameness in my back and regu-
late the action of my kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doans-
and take no other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-09-27
LITTLE DEMAND FOR LEECHES
Almost Nothing Compared With Wha'
II Used to Be Only a Few
Years Ago

Forty years ago there were In
Paris alone 10 wholesale dealers in
leeches, each of whom sold between
100000 and 100000 leeches monthly.
for which they received on an aver
age about $50 a thousand.
Today there is only one dealer in
the capital and he gets from six to
seven francs t$1.20 to $1.40) a hun.
dred. His name is Leya and he han.
dies about 100000 per month, his best
market being the United States. He
has sometimes half q million in
stock.
In former times the Paris poor law
administration purchased $4,000
francs ($16,O00) worth a year; this
was in the '3Os and '40s of the 18th
century; tho administration now finds
itself amply supplied with $40 worth
annually.
The great breeding ground for
French leeches was the marshes
around Bordeaux. A poor peasant
named Bechade was the creator OF
the industry. He rented tract OF
marsh land for about $50, and this,
when properly stocked with leeches,
became worth $4,000.
Bechade collected the leeches by
buying all the worn out horses he
could get hold of and driving them
into the marshes five or six times
month, especially in April, May.
June, October and November. Be
chade's business hourished, and when
he died he was worth 1.0O0,000f.
After a while the French leech
trade was ruined, not only on account
Of the great decline in the demand
but on account of the accessibility OF
other sources of supply brought about
by the improved facilities of trans
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-09-27
port, fast trains bringing them in
short time from Turkey. Bohemia and
Dalmatia,, and to more limited e1
tent from Algeria and Russia.-Medi
cal Brief.
FROM AN AUSTRALIAN DIARY
Voracious Ants Of All kinds-One
Species that Evinces Fondness
for Sheet Lead.

About noon it got too hot for any,
thing and took we'll earned swim
in a secluded creek, amid shoals Of
fish, large and small, who apparently
resented my intrusion, from the way
they came and stared at me.
found on emerging from the water
that a host of blue brown ants had
taken possession of my clothes, and
when they were shaken out they re-
venged themselves by biting my bare
feet in q way which was exceedingly
painful.
There are thousands Of ants every
where, says a writer in the Gentle
woman. Some of the anthills are
three feet high and six feet across
but except for sharp nip at the time,
the ordinary ants bite is not notice
able. But if a soldier ant or a bull ant
or green head Gan ant about one and
half inches long, with green head)
bites you, it is not to be forgotten, be-
cause they take quite big piece out.
Then there are the white ants (not
really ants, but termites), which
cheerfully eat the inside out of the
beams of the wooden houses, and re-
Gently have been eating the sheet lead
on the top Of the Sydney museum. The
city fathers thought this was going a
little far, SO now the ants are pre-
served inside the museum with sam
pies Of the half consumed lead as
warning to all who allow their appe-
tites to run away with them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-09-27
What's in Front.

The Photographer-We there
y'are. Praps it amt much Of
picsher: but lummy, I've got to take
what's a .sittin' in front O. the cam
merer, amt I?-London Opinion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-03-28
Pleasant Hill lettings.
MARY ANN.

Our school will close Friday with
program.
Ross Drinnen visited with Ralph
Grubbs Sunday.
Ross Drinnen of Fowler is work.
ing for Jesse Wharton.
Miss Etna Thompson visited with
Mrs. P. l.. Friesen Thursday.
P. P. Isaac came home from
Nebraska the first of the week.
Miss Etna Thompson was visiting
at home Saturday and Sunday.
OF course no one was dissapoint-
ed over our weekly snow storm.
r. w. Grubbs returned to his
work at the Crooked l. tuesday.
]. D. Franz and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Steingard.
Chas Thompson, of Lakeland,
visited with r. M. Grubbs Sunday.
Miss Katie Isaac entertained
Misses Mary Keltner and Lena
Fresen Sunday. r.o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keltner and daugh
ter Pauline, called on Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM Garlic Sunday. '#i -a
d. Franz came in from Inman
Wednesday, where he has been
visiting relatives for the past few
weeks.
Ralph Grubbs and Claude Drake
hauled hogs TO market Saturday
They enjoyed the balmy spring
weather on their return trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Remple, Nj
and Mrs. P. l.. Friesen, and Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Rempel wefe enter
tanned Sunday by Mr., and Mrs. Gee
Toews at their home,