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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Olsen of
Falkland will leave next Thurs
day for Chicago, where they ex-
pect to stay for visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Zehnder enter
tanned last Wednesday at a party
in honor of their son Alexander s
tenth birthday.
The Ladies' Aid society of Our
Savior's church will be entertained
next Friday evening in the church
parlors by Mrs. Kirkebo and Mrs.
Skov.
Mrs. Schaller Of North Cove st.
will entertain the Ladies' guild of
Bethany Presbyterian church next
Wednesday.
Mrs. Warren Brown will enter
tain the Nesika club tomorrow
afternoon.
The Clover Leaf club will give a
masquerade ball at Pallies' hall
May 3.
Mrs. w. II. Todd of North Cliff
av. will entertain the Bible Study
club Friday afternoon.
Prof. NJ. f. Knox, president of
the Mental Science college, Bryn
Mawr, Wash, was greeted with an
enthusiastic audience last evening
at Fraternity hall, 1117M Tacoma
avenue.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

Bulgarian embroidery bands
done in bright colors appear upon
little girls best dress for sum-
mer days. Hand work further ap-
pears In the drawn work that
runs down each pleat and upon
the blouse. The little dress is
made out of coarse butchers
linen.
The skirt ends in a hem five
inches deep The drawn work on
the skirt stops at the hem.
The embroidered bands finish
the blouse at the guimpe and the
sleeves. The yoke is of allover
Hamburg and the sleeves end
with this trimming.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

From the Bride to the Groom.
Dear Miss Grey: Is it
proper for the bride to give
the groom a present on their
wedding day? If so, what
would be nice? HAPPY,
A.-Of all the days In the life
of a man or woman when he or
she should be allowed to consult
the individual taste. 1t Is the we'd
ding day. So, Happy. do just as
you please about the present. and
it will be perfectly proper. I think
it a beautiful idea for the bride
to give the groom a present on the
day of all days" A unique
watch charm, containing a tiny
picture of yourself, will be just the
thing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

done. The chemist has discovered that the flavorng
matters found in fruits and flowers generally
composed of chemical compounds to which the gen.
eral term "ethers' has been applied. These others
are all very fragrant, less volatile and
tremely penetrating.
Many natural flavoring matters are now becom-
ing objects ofAgreat cost for instance the vanilla
bean, which has increased in price until now 1t has
reached very high figure. 1t has therefore been
thought necessary from the point of view of pc
cuniary gain, to mix this natural product with a
synthetical product made in the laboratory.
We thus find sale also an artificial banana
flavorng, artificial pineapple flavorng, we'll
many other synthetcs of this same general charac-
ter. These bodies are used largely in cheapening
the drinks sold at the soda fountains and In other
places. 1t is evident that they must cheaper the
product in order to make their profitable.
Perhaps there is no form of aduteration which
requires more skill on the part of the compounder
than that which goes into the production of these
artificial flavoring agents. Thus the highest skill in
applied chemistry is called In to aid processes of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
HANDKERCHIEFS

hANDhEltChIE
1000 All Linen and Fine
Shamrock Lawn and Linen
Handkerchiefs. 10c and
15c values. Cleanup price &c
15c Pure Linen Handker-
CuleIb lUC
25c Plain or Fancy Linen
Handkerchiefs for 49,. f5c
CLOSING OUT PRICES ON
RIBBONS
All 15c and zoe Silk or Satin
Ribbons, yard ........... DC
25c to 35c Silk or Satin Rib
bons, yard ........... 1Oc
35c to 45c Plain or Fancy
Ribbons, yard ........ 2ic
AL Shell Hair Ornaments
and Combs One-fourth to
One-half off.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
PIMPLES.

A.-Wear your dresses about
two inches above your shoe tops.
Drink plenty of water, eat plain
wholesome food, and very little
sweets, and eat regularly. Exer-
else moderately every day. Battle
the entire body at least twice a
week, and the face every morning
in warm water. In the morning
rinse in cold. This should clear
your complexion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

The one per cent of nitrate of
silver, as recommended through
this column to remove warts, is
one part of the nitrate of silver
to one hundred parts of the sol
vent. 1t should be prepared by a
druggist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

To bleach the hair with perox-
ide, first wash, to remove all
grease. then apply the peroxide
rapidly. This is very injurious to
the hair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

1t is considered unlucky in
Scotland to be married in a month
that is spelled with an "a." Such
as August or May.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
"Steadies,o

Dear Miss Grey: We are
two chums and are going
with two nice girls STEADY"
and we are going with other
girls to dances, theaters and
other amusements. Our
steady girls oObject, but we
do not want to be tied down
all the time, as we like to
get out and have q good
time once i'm awhile. We
will leave It to you to de-
eide. INFORMATION
Aft you are simply friend
nth the "Steadies,". and do no
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
For PinpIes

Dear Miss Grey: 1 am four
teen years of age. 1 am five
feet, four inches. How
long should 1 wear my Dress
es? My face is broken out
with pimples, what shall I
do for them2
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
See What the Cleanup Offers in Fancy Goods and Notions
FANCY GOODS AT ABOUT

FANCY GOODS AT ABOUT
HALF PRICE
35c Pearl Buckles ....... DE
75c. 81 Fine Metal Buckles 25c
25c Hat Pins ............ DO
35c Rhine Stone Hat Pins t0c
35c Fine Lace or Emb. ia
DotS ... zoe
SOC Fine Lace of Emb. ia
Dots $3.50. BIC
SOC Lace Collars -. $3.50. 30c
35c New Silk Ties ....... 100
SOC Silk and Lace Collars
and Ties ............ 25c
FINE JAPANESE MATING
SUIT GASES HALF PRICE
$3.50 Suit Cases go at .S2.25
$500 Suit Cases go at $3.50
1896 Suit Cases go at .S2.O8
s6.95 Suit Cases 70 at $3.48
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

Viola Allen was born in Ala
bama in 1855. Her real name is
Mrs. Peter Duryea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

There Is not case on record
where bedbug has not LIVED
long enough to get something's o
eat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

Olive oil massaged In the base
of the nails will eventually stop
them breaking. ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
ABOUT STANFORD.

Dear Miss Grey: In what
city i'm California is Stanford
university? Is il a mems
college. s. w. l..
A.-Sanford university is II
Palo Alto. California. 1t Is CO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
TWO RANCH GIRLS

Al think II very proper for
the man to contribute to the shop
ping fund used for the furnish
ing of house before marriage.
Personally 1 like the dining room
on the eastern side of the house
so as to get the morning sun.
Then II is cool In the afternoons
In warm weather.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
scending the lady precedes.

The state flower of Vermont is
red clover; Nebraska, goldenrod;
Utah, the seq lily, and Iowa, the
wild rose.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

Dear Miss Grey: Will you
please give me the name Of a
music publisher? A. b. s.
A.-Theodore Presser, Phila-
delphia, Penn, is a reputable
firm to send songs to, to be pub
dished.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

George Won Lengerke Myer is
President Taft's secretary of the
navy. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

ask them for tokens of affection
that belong to engaged couples
you have the right to go with
whom you please so that they
are nice girls. No man has the
right to go with decent girl,
and Others who are not, at the
same time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Cynthia's Answers to Miscellaneous Questions

The term Hebrew applies to the
race; Jew, a religion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

In going upstairs the gentleman
should precede the lady. In de-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Ure-Nuptiai Shopping

Dear Miss Grey: Is it
proper for the fellow to pro-
vide the money for the cook
ing utensils when buying
them before the couple are
married. On what side of
the house should the dining
rO0m be
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
NOTIONS AT CLEANUP
. PRICES

PRICES
&c Celluloid Collar Supports Sc
19c Kid Curriers' ......... DC
10c Magic Curriers' $4,000. &c
Sc Mending Tissue ....... &c
10c Finishing Braid 1880. &c
zoe Finishing Braid 1900. DC
10c Bias Seam Binding -. &c
&c Bodkins &c
100-yard Sewing Silk .... &c
&c Daning Silk ........ Sc
&c Hair Pin Cabinets 49,. Be
10c Large Pin Cubes $500. sc
&c Stocking Darners ..... &c
10c Skirt Braid ...........5 sc
10c Dress Snaps, dozen -. sc
10c-15c Dress Buttons, doz sc
&c Best Sewing Needles &c
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Yankees VS.. Foreigners

Dear sliss Grey: Do you
think foreigners are smarter
than Yankees? If so, in what
respects are they? IL a gem
the man thinks anything of q
lady how often should he
write when away?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
LADIES' HOSIERY
AT CLEANUP
PRICES
KID GLOVE CLEANUP

16-button Long Kid Gloves, black or
white, $500 values for ......... $f.0S
$225 3-clasp Alexander Gloves -. $f.60
$1.75 and 50 2-clasp Alexander Gloves $f.49
$3.50 2-clasp Fine Kid Gloves ...... .$f.f0
SLIPS Cape and Fine Kid Gloves ..... csc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
About Boy Scouts

Dear Miss Grey: Will you
please tell me how to start
a Boy Scout movement.
Where will I secure my in.
formation about 1t? Does it
in any way hold a relation.
ship to the militia?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
INQUIRER.

A.-There are clever people of
every nationality. No special
race has corner on brightness.
Write as often as she will am
swer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Alters Super klkSA;


Dear Miss Grey: been married
husband drunk slaps He
being friendly
When leave him. he begs
get drunk agan have listened his promises
years but he always breaks tem What would do
Is getting STTNGY.
A.--What would I wouldn't a
leave quickly would
jelly fish shrimp with
he breaks his
again Assert
hardest work did with beating
and insulting cruelty What would do? Why.
even soft blow I'd wait
serve a beating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
See What the Cleanup Offers in Kid and Fabric Gloves

FABRIC GLOVES AT CLEANUP PRICES
$1.25 and $3.50 Kayser's Long Silk Gloves
for ........ .......... .......... 08c
$1.00 Extra 2-clasp Silk Gloves for -. Toe
75c and S5c Kaysers Fine Silk Gloves for 67c
SOC and SOC Fine Silk Gloves for 45c
soc Lisle and Cashmerette Gloves for :. SOC
35c Lisle and Cashmerette Gloves for. 10c
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
RENEGADE

A.-Scout Organized Reed, at
the Y. M. c. A., will give you full
information.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Sweaters

Dear Miss Grey: Are
sweaters going to be worn
this summer? If so what
kinds and coIOrs? have O
dark green skirt, and think
I would like a white or gray
sweater.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
IS YOUR COFFEE DOPED?
INSPECTORS "COFFEEn
BEANS-"DOPERS' AT SODA FOUNTAINS
SUBTLE MIXERS SAYS
BY Dr. H. w.

The mixing of natural bodies which command a HIS
chemical synthetics, which produced a low p
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
GREEN EYES.

A.-Sweaters will be very much
in style this year. White, red
and gray being worn the most.
The white soils easily, but looks
the prettiest of any. The gray
would go well with the green
skirt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
LOSES HER FRIEND

Dear Miss Cirey Thanking i'm advance, wish
excellent advice. difficulty $
Some weeks a
whom took the heater other OF
also called her
which u while 1 with her
nearly evening At became necessary
me SO mistakenly that felt could avoid her without giving
offense How wish to end the matter entirely
way! IL not that want attention
from feeling that when she shows
has
all atractiveness
heard several welred boys
allow the boys a little of counting
Disseminated.
ADsenchanted" while very right part your
opinion and the girl still think
enchanening YOURSELF You both blame.
what many married people do You spoiled the GIRL with
much then blame her for being spoiled
Girls do cheat themselves
being
quickly. to
decision
that emphaticaIy
but neither do of
to give the friendship of this girl have
tell her the If further thought
good friendship will be of value her. tell that
friendly feelings think
apart and speak nicely of not liking urged.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

Smith, Florist. Main4G78. 9OSC. 3
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

~ II yOu uIt SIIlPIy II fBHU5
with the "steadies,". and do not |
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09
MOTHER PHASE on IT.

Speaking of that ROAD tax. ana the
ffty cents out ~ every threc.dollar
tax which goes ~ the collector. we
are reminded that the constitution o,
the state OF New Mexico has spc-
cific provision torbidding any officer
from receiving fees. Tn" county ruad
supervisor as we understand a.. re-
c"iyes q per diem allowance FOR tn
time he is actually az work iu his
official capacity The district attor
ncys official compensation b. like
wise all that the law allows him to
receive. ~ appears 10 the Herald
that this law covers the casc Just tho
same. whether or not thr officer in
volved receives fee direct. or en-.
ploys q deputy and allows him to
receive the fee
u Is an interesting phase OF the
question. o. We are mistaken about
this Zee proposition. we are ready o,
be enlightened
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09
mind because OF the disastrous results

mind because Of the disastrous results
~ o,hcr wcll.mcaning experiments
with he worlds population. Down
In Louisiana, Tor example. the slaugh.
ter of olligators has caused all kinds
of trouble. Tho hayous ct the state
were formerly infested with large
numbers ~ those interesting beasts.
A demand sprung up IN the north FOR
alligator skins Tor use In the manu-
facturo Of various articles. The alli-
gators we're hunted theoretically. with
the result that they have been almost
extcrmiuntpd Now the discovery has
been made that The allIgotors served
% useful purpose They kept down
the number of muskruts. Tor one
thing, the muskrais being undeslra bi"
because they burrow IN the lcvccs and
undermine the dofcnscs against
floods. VIII tho ny swatters take
warning In time"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09
GOOD ROADS DsY.

Why not have some regular Good
Roads Days Boo Ncw Mexico How
they do 30 iu Alabama b. told as fol-
lows hy leading newspaper of that
state.
Thrc, days ~ this MONTH the lith.
18Th ana l6th--ary Co be- set apart 49,
-uud road days The state highway
commission and the Alabama Good
Roads association are making earnest
efforts to nave these three days gem
orally ohscryed Every farmer and
every man living u rural section is
expected 10 participate actively in this
movement for the bettcrment Of Ala
H1mas highways Weather permit.
tins thousands of men viii bee at
work on tho roads that day. ana un-
TOLD benefit win hr the result
WIN" there has been considcra Bile
good road building IN this state with
in 'hc past three oF four years much
remains 10 Doe done Alabama is not
t1' most backward OF the southern
states boz h' matter ol good roads.
nW nor people should not be- satisfied
until she leads ull other southern
Ftui's This is rich state wonder
u'N rich boz natural treasure so
state in the Union has % greater COM
nln1i.on Of wealth producing re-
sources o. is greatly favored In soil
ana climate II produces great crops
"' cotton corn and hay Truck farm
ing and uuit growing are profitable
30 Aiabama This state has "a Iarge
lumber Interest and coal ana iron
HaN" made the Birmingham district
ih" Misunderstanding center OF the
south There rs every Incentive. there
Iur" tor citizens throughout the state
10 push the good roads work. ana
make Alsnama famed for its we'll
graded aud wcll-mscadamizcd high
waEs
Let every body rcmoInb~ August H..
Do ana Is May they be- notable days
300 tho Years record OF high accom-.
uIishm,ut
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09

mitt"e 20 look after mombcrs who sro
sick and supply any need thnt may
arise. The Insurance plan or tho OF.
der has been pronounced tho nncs,
system of maternal Insurance In tho
world having graduated system OF
payments that puts be- bcncGts with.
lu reach of the modornt, wage ournor
had in force on june ~, 1912. lnWr-
ance tu the amount of g3.sg5. 600. It
has paid &5,>02.eUG ~ in death claims
and has assets tmounUn. to tl.UoN. -
$3.50.
while the vrrki, on monthly .uuu
ellis are secret aud onlt open Goo MON
beers. they are USUALLY followed by
oIeu programs uf literary aud musical
numbers tn which visitors 1rr Invited
In man. towns tho knights ef rulum.
bus h4ll serves ls o sort of mon club
house. ut which debating societies and
numerous other entertainments are
frequently held. lu soua councils ac-
tive missionary WORK. be- dome with the
idea ut educating tho ruhil. regarding
the doctrine uf faith Goo several
cities tic KnIghts of columbus have
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09
ANOTHER CONVENTION.

Albuquerque has already cnt,r.
tanned the members Of the Progressive
party az the state .n state convention
assembled. the Democrats decided
some days 1go to hold their state con
y'ntion here ON september and now
comes th" Republican central com
mitJoc with o. call for their state cou-
vcution her" on September ~.
The Herald feels that Albuquerque
ought 10 congratulate herself warm
lt on the rarldity and regularity with
which things have bccn coming our
WaN lately The holding or the two
stat" conventions means the presence
BOO his city in one week. of september
ul over six hundred delegates. the
leading men or the two parties from
every county In the state. with the
scores and perhaps hundreds Of other
visitors who viii be attracted by ,hc
political gatherings
u viii be u big week M Albuquer-
uuc and ~ boosters ought to Coz
operate IN planning 10 make the week
% thoroughly satisfactory one to ai
the visitors who are present Alba.
pucrque can hest show her apprecia.
ton of the work of the two stat,
committees bog making every possibl,
provision for the comfort ana enter.
tainmont of the city's guests Let 10,
take time by the forelock and max,
every possible preparation 10 DO IN,
thing mp brown
The decision OF the committees &,
hold the state conventions here IL d
recognition of the manifest superiority
OF the advantages offered by Alhu
uerque for statewide gatherings ",
have the auditorium facilities, v'
have the strategic location We ha,.
the TRANSPORTATION ana va have th,
wherewithol To- show the delegates m,
tim" OF their lives let ms overlook
uu bets in this matter.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09

ticalN Ull seeking employment Many
Of them reach Albuquerque with no
money, and mo- &C. ends. and 90 30 were
not Tor Inc Young Wumcn's christian
association 10 would be- an impossi-
bility for them tn keep their woman
hood. The girl who is lured here un-
false promises of employ ment who
tolrRrHphs Tor money but calls 90 re-
ceiNe u, the girl whose money has
boon stolen ana vino reaches Albu-
Querquc without one cent. or the girl
who reaches the city with Just thirty
cents In her purse, Ia each protected
ana sheltered until she can find cm-
pluNmcnt There eases might uo
multiplied Dog ono hundred Scarcely
day passes bat some such girl finds
her WAY 90 the Young Womcns
Christian association.
Albuquerque needs % Young Won.
ems Christian association because shc
has IN, responsibility of many girls
seeking health Many of these girls
come with very little money too 100
a. work and yet with no means of
suhsistcuc. except the WORK Of their
own hands Many moro try 10 live
alone iu tent houses In order 20 cue
down expenses. There are many more
With absolutely mo- friends in the city
except the one OF two members Of
their own family who are with them.
The munotouy and lunliuoss of these
lives BIS terrible. 70 these girls the
association seeks Co bring material
help and sympathy nud tho spirit Of
fticudlincss
Nothing has been said of the need
Of the Mexican girl. or our own
American girl 100 the High schoo' iu
the deE..tm'ut store, Boo the homo
and eft what th" association Is seek,
Ing Co du for her
puc OF tho most serious difficulties
IN our work is that NJ finding Noluu-
tcor workers who aye willing Co give
their tim" md strength tu AID as iu
caring tof these girls. TO the people
of Albuquerque Be- given marvellous
opportunity Tor service through the
medium of the Young W1mcu's
Christian association ~ that they
might realize the Importance OF This
work, ana their privilege ~ making Do.
possible.
FLORENCE T. STONE.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-09
LET EVERYBODY GO.

The Officers of the Elks and the
management of tho state fair urgo
all boosters Co take in The EiKs' cx-
cursion To- Santa BE- for the baseball
game on sunday. This eNhortotion
ought to be needed by everyone who
can possibly make the trip. and 70 10
II impossible. 90 anyhow. II we do
the right thing by Santa Pc and in
wade the capital city with the biggest
Albuquerque crowd ever seen there.
u ~ reasona BILE 90 expect that santa
Fo will show an equal amount OF en-
thusiasm IN sending properly big
delegation Co the state fair which
comes of boo the not far distant fu-
turc. And IL an helps Co cement
closer social and business relations
with the people of santa Fo. which
is always greatly Co bee desired.