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Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Nosecay Neckwear

THE norai bow " one Of the latest
novelties Ia neckwear. II consists
OF a small satin or velvet nosegay. with
streamers OF long soft green stems.
finished or at the end With tiny buds.
Bunches OF green velvet. foliage ars
sometimes used as substitutes for tho
ribbon bow. which has not been alto
gether discarded.
As regards the actual collar. an inter
esting revival Is the colored detachable
neckband which was so popular two or
three years ago. but the present fashion
requires fringe OF the same colored
silk sewed TO the lower edge Of the coll
lar.
These neckbands sometimes fasten In
front with pair Of fancy links instead
OF being lnvisibiy closed at the side or
al the back IL Is some time now since
thrilling has been used. but Il il being
RE- enforced as the tiniest possible lace
edging to these neckbands.
Probably some time viii elapse before
II assumes-if It ever does--the extrav-
agant proportions which are stu re-
memhered, but as Il is now being used
II Is certainly becoming. as most COM
plexions are improved II something
white Is worn at the neck
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Porch Pillows

WIDE vale pique resembling cordu-
roy is a popular material for the
making Of hammock porch and sun
room pillows. 1t requires no decora-
ton except a wide self border with
wales running vertically and stitched
on with a cotton OF contrasting color.
Burlap, too, IS an effective and durable
fabric for the manufacture Of pillow
tops that will lead an outdoor life dur
ing the summer. Probably the pret-
test of these tops are IN brown shades
worked IN designs carried out in tones
Of burnt orange. outlined with blacl.
and with blades of grass and willows
IN green and blue green.
Cotton reps in tan shades are won
derfully good looking when treated
with a central design outlined in har-
monizing colors. The background is
solidly stitched. This leaves the de-
sign in a spaciously outlined relief
Whipcord in tan. brown. dark green
and red shades makes hard wearing pill
low tops. When used ia the motorcaI
they should be piped with pigskn OF
morocco and laced together al around
the edges over a morocco tongue
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
How to Become
Thin

THERE are some women who try to
persuade themselves that they
would rather be stout than thin; but.
as a matter OF fact. there are mighty
few women who. deep down In their
hearts do not consider too much nesh
beauty extinguisher.
DO you think the air would be full
OF reduction cures If merely health and
comfort we're at stake? A woman will
cheerfuny pant like a porpoise when
she carries too many pounds upstairs.
will run the risk Of fatty degeneration
OF the heart and kindred ills Of over
obesity. but tell her she is losing her
looks and her figure and she gets in a
manic at once and talks cures and sys-
TENS Of reducing all day.
some one has said OF "embonpoint."
that middle eyed monster for the at
tack Of which there is no balm in
Gnead. IF that is just 'embonpoint.'
alias moderate plumpness. what must
fat be?" Nothing short Of q raging
demon TO the woman who finds too
much flesh the bane Of her existence.
If women would cut ont lsziness and
too much eating they would get down
70 the root OF the disease. instead OF
having TO resort to all sorts Of ridicu-
lous cures
The woman who exercises hard and
gets into a violent perspration by Wig
orous walking, housework or athletic
games, walking up and down stairs a
dozen times a day. viii rarely have to
read up on obesity cures.
Usually the woman inclined to flesh
is self indulgent She much prefers
a street car to her feet, groans even at
making her own bed, never runs an err
rand she can get out Of and plays
bridge to an accompaniment of sweets
all the bright days when she should be
exercising in the open air.
The fat woman who doesn't like her
food is 50 rare as to be a negligible
quantity. Just so surely as a thing is
heshmaking does she dote on It. She
viii eat candy by the pound. nibble
cake whenever she gets a chance and
never by any possibility turn down
soups, salads or desserts This at least
when the flesh Is at the eontrollable
stage. Later she usually has to deny
herself to keep herself alive
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Summer Bedsteads

THE sleeping apartment during the
summer should be made TO appear
dainty and cool.
This is an easy matter. and little ex-
peuse is attached 20 H. After all the
draperies used during the winter are
stored away and the unnecessary arii-
cles Of furniture dispensed with. clothe
your room in it's summer garb.
Purchase plain. barred or figured
dimity. any color your taste may do
tate From this fashion a cover for
your bed. bureau. dressing table and
the window draperies.
Measure the length OF the bed and
allow three or four widths OF material.
according to the size OF the bed. This
may be finished by a ruined fiounce.
a plating OF a deep hem. Fourteen
inches from the hem or bordering the
rufie stitch bands OF figured dimity.
Cut these bands from a wide striped
design. which may be had In great
variety.
These spreads are easily iaundsfsd
and may be kept fresh and clean
through the hot. dusty summer.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Cloth From Seaweed

C,LoTH made from seaweed' 'is the
very latest thing. The sea0eed
used is found on the southern coast Of
South Australia II grows on a lime
stone bottom. but the action Of the tide
through many centuries has sifted over
Il masses Of shells and sand until the
plant. forcing its way upward. lies on
a deposit Of its own hber intermixed
with sand and shells. and varying IN
thickness from four to twenty-four
feet This fiber has been used for bed
ding and upholstering purposes. for
rope. mats. linoleum. army blankets
and paper
Mixed with wool It weaves into ar
excellent cloth. The present difficulty
is theN expense OF raising the fber
ninety nine tons Of sand shells anc
debris coming up with every ton OF
pure hber.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Aparic Stitching

WHAT is agaric stitching? The ques-
ton IS often asked and seldom
answered because It is somewhat dim
cult 10 give an accurate description in
words. This style Of stitching is much
used just now on some OF the best
tailor gowns Imagine the ordinary
lock stitch OF a sewing machine. but
broken at each stitch and worked with
a thick cotton or fine wool. This
stitching is done in rows Of three or
five. close together, so as 70 form
stripes on a colored background. or
carried out in any design in white or
colors. Wool ratiries. or sponge cloths.
as they are sometimes called. are seen
with a fancy border made OF this
stitching in coarse white cotton or
thread. Black and navy coating suits
have been seen finished with rows OF
sgaric in the same color. It makes an
excessively smart and yet neat way Of
trimming a plain tailor made.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Uncle Sans Recipe
For Boiling Ham

II ERE is Uncle Sans recipe for boil
ing ham. The following instruc-
tions were sent out by the United
States department OF agriculture:
Wash the ham thoroughly. then soak
in cold water several hours. tho time
varying with the size Of the harm. This
soaking Is to dissolve out the excess Of
salt The ham is then put in a boiler
fun OF boiling water. The Temperature
should then be lowered slightly and the
boiler Just kept simmering Keep the
water just barely boiling for four apd
a half hours for an eighteen pound
ham--that Is. a quarter Of an hour FOR
each pound OF ham, n the hams ara
larger or smaller. vary the time to suit
the weight As the water boiis out add
fresh boiling water and always keep
the boiler full For very large hams IL
Is advisable TO cook IN two waters
why should the ham be put In boil
ing water? Portions Of the lean meat.
the albumin and some Of the juices and
/ iavors are soluble In warm water.
while boiling water coagulates the al
bumin just as Il does the white Of an
egg So n you put In cold water and
heat 20 the boiling point some alhu-
min and much Of the delicate favors Sc
sought after In hams would be dissolv-
ed out OF the water as Il warmed ur
10 the boiling point but II put into th'
boiling water the albumin is cosgulat.
ed at once on the surface and al th'
juices and the navors are scaled in an'
lkept there until eaten.
While cooking the ham Is kept at thi
boiling point Of water which Is sum
Client heat to cook It thoroughly with
out separating the fibers or boiling I
to pieces as a rapid or hard boilinl
| would do
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
SeasOnable Salads
Asparagus and watsrcress Salad.

Asparagus and Watercress Salad.
A SPARAGUS and watereress make a
delicious salad Wash the cress
and break it into bits, rejecting the
coarser leaves. When ready to serve
mix it with salad oil. vinegar. salt and
pepper. Heap it in the center Of dish
and surround It with iced green and
white asparagus tips.
Endive Salad.
This is the way they serve endlve
salad in France: Wash. trim and tear
apart a nice head Of endive. Drain dry
and heap in a salad bowl that has
been rubbed with a bruised Glove OF
garlic. Rub the garlic on broad crust
in the middle OF the salad for little
while. then pour over the endive a
dressing made Of two tablespoonfuls of
oil to one OF vinegar-tarragon If you
have Il on hand--sslt, pepper 10 taste,
half a tesspoonful of celery seed and a
teaspoonful OF snchovy paste or mush-
room ketchup. Toss we'll together and
serve before the green leaves wilt
Brussels sprout Salad.
Put a pint of brussels sprouts in a
cheesecloth and boil tender. While still
warm sprinkle a little oil. vinegar. salt
and pepper over them. When ready 70
soF-o arrange 10 pyramid shape on a
bed of lettuce and sprinkle over them
chopped onion. chopped olives, walnut
meats or pecans and capers. about a
teaspoonful OF each. all chopped hne
and mixed with two tablespoonfuls OF
lemon or grape juice. Let the mixture
stand in a cold place for little while
then serve just as 1t is or with mayon-
naise-
Bermuda Salad.
Free six tender sweet green peppers
Of seed and tough division walls and
stem ends. Chop them fine and mix
with one very large Spanish onion
Make a dressing with a gill Of olive oil
lhalf a teaspoonful Of mustard. some
Of the Juice drained from the onion
salt. pepper and the Juice OF small
lemon. Add to the dressing a piece OF
preserved ginger chopped fine. Ar
lrsnge cups OF crisp. tender lettuce
llesves. Put spoonful Of the pepper
land onion in each and pour over It a
little Of the dressing. Serve remainder
Of the dressing in separate dish OF
bowl
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Baby's Finger Nails

IF you want your baby 70 have pretty
finger nails when II Is grown up.
don't cut them at all until after the
first anniversary OF its birth. You may.
however. manicure them daily by deli
cately pushing back the cuticls with a
soft cloth dampened with sweet oil. but
never clip about the base Of the nail.
as this makes the cuticle tough and
thick OF texture Never neglect TO rub
little cold cream on the babys nails
the last thing at night. for that will
keep them so flexible that no matter
how long they may grow before the
end OF the first twelvemonth they will
not break on unevenly.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18

the very newest OF this years modes
and. as you see, is IN bloomer style.
The effect is graceful and modest be-
cause OF the broad panels which fall
at back and front. covering the division
of the skirt almost completely. This
bathing suit de luxe, as II were, Is built
of white bathing satin, a material OF
firm texture. said 70 be waterproof and
very durable. 1t is being used for the
most luxurious and expensive Of suits
for the ocean dip. on this particular
white satin suit there is a trimming
OF navy blue satin. The cap. for some
unknown sartorial reason, is Of blue
taffeta with an inconspicuous adorn-
ment Of pompadour ribbon In tones Of
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Marking Note Paper

ONE OF the smartest fashions In
monogram paper is the oblong
cartouche with three small black let
ters or old English ones in the center.
Another somewhat smart effect has
the initial Of the surname crossed at
top and bottom with the other two
initials in smaller letters.
For use in a country home It is COM
mon TO mark the name OF the house
and address in the upper right hand
corner and higher up in the opposite
corner have the telephone number also
the telegraph and express addresses If
these are different from the postoflee
address.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Selecting a Hat
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Tn the opinion Of the milliner there
are fve golden rules to be observed
when choosing a hat
First appearances are the safest BE
Judged by the first rapid impression
which the looking glass affords.
Study the color OF the eye before
any other consideration
Be certain that the headpiece fits AS
every head is individual in shape. TO
ft a bandeau suitably means a great
deal from the point Of view OF comfort
and becomingness.
See yourself in a full length mirror
before making a decision. A hat often
looks well in its relation to head and
shoulders where Il fails ignominiously
as the crowning piece OF the whole
figure
Have the hair well dressed before
embarking on a hat choosing expedi-
ton.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Cleaning Day Hints

TO clean straw mating use cloth
= wet IN clean salty water. washing
until clean, but wetting no more than
necessary. then wiping dry at once. DO
only a small space az one time. drying
as It Is washed. until the whole has
been gone over.
For cleaning furniture a mixture Of
three parts linseed oil and one of tur-
pentine, well shaken. Is recommended.
Use only a very little at one time. rub
bing well and polishing with a dry cloth
until all the oil is rubbed into the
wood or removed. Use a wooden rag.
This Is said not only to hide all
scratches and dishgured parts. but re-
stores the wood 10 its natural color and
gives il a fine luster.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18

blue and cerise. The mingling Of col
ors is one Of the smart combinations
OF the spring season in both the milli-
merry and dressmaking worlds. In the
former realm this combination Is prob
ably among the best.
What the tennis enthusiast wears IL
mostly a matter OF individual prefer
ence; but. no matter from which ma
terlsl the skirt Of the costume is evolv-
ed. in length Il must be short enough
to escape the ground even when rub
Der soled. heelless shoes are worn. In
the making Of tennis skirt the very
important point Of heels or no heels is
often overlooked. When trying on the
skirt everyday boots are seldom ex-
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
BATHING SUIT WITH DIVIDED skirt.

usually brave enough to don suitable
garments.
The corduroy mountain suit seen In
one Of the Illustrations has a divided
skirt which separates and buttons
around each leg when the actual as
cent is begun. The short. trinity Mt
ting skirt. heavy gloves and crush hat
that shades the eyes are all appro-
pirate for mountain climbing.
The latest bathing suit. too, is rather
extreme in cut sharing honors in its
divided skirt with the divided riding
habit. but in the case of most bathing
suits the bloomer effect is more to the
fore.
The bathing suit pictured is one Of
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Two Excellent Ideas

THE best way Of whitening kitchen
\ tables is to scour them with wood
ashes and soap. Floors can be also
most effectively scrubbed with cold wa
ter. soap and wood ashes.
A cork soaked in oil makes a good
substitute for a glass stopper
Evening journal., 1912-05-18

KAHE girl who goes IN for sports
this summer is going to have
mighty good looking clothes
- made for her different activi-
ties. Practical these new styles un-
doubtedly are. but to the conservative
mind they may carry with them a hint
OF daring that win not be appreciated.
But II one studies the costumes from
a sportsmaH's viewpoint the seeming
lack Of femininity in them is over
ruled.
For instance. the girl who climbs
mountains must wear mannish garb.
Petticoats are out Of place in real
mountain climbing. and the woman
brave enough to make steep ascents is
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
Moths From Furs

To keep moths out Of furs place q
piece Of common rock birthstone, Just
as Il is. in your chest or wardrobe. and
the moth will never come near any
furs or woolen goods.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
AFrER BITTER MEDICINE.

A thing worth knowing when one
has to take bitter medicine Is this; A
small pinch Of salt viii remove all
taste OF bitterness from the mouth.
Evening journal., 1912-05-18
NECK FRILLS RULETHE DAY

THE nuny plated frin around the
neck is wonderfully good looking,
but not always becoming. IT takes
woman with sloping shoulders to look
Evening journal., 1912-05-18

Old raincoats which have worn be-
yond the use for which they we're de-
signed make good clothespin bags
Evening journal., 1912-05-18

well IN one Of these frills. The frill
pictured has three tiers OF fiuted or
candle. each tier edged with picot trim
ming.
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she's a wilder and owns fo'ty acres
of land and two nevis"
"What! Your darter got all dat?
"Yes, sab, and mo- too"
"And she's a widder?"
Eyes, sab Her man dun died last
yeah. She first got six hundred dollars,
and now she got TO hundred dollars
mo-"
"You don't say so Your darter got
q thousand dollars"
Eyes, sab"
"And how old is she?'
"'Bout thirty and mighty smart. rs
sorry dun pushed agin your depot,
but you see
Don't menshun 1t, uncle When dat
gal comes back I'd like to speak wild
her" .. s.-.- ..
Eyes, sab. Is dun sorry bout push.
in your depot along, but you see
Oats all right, uncle; OATS az
right" said the porter, and he shook
hands with him and smiled all over.
when first seed you felt II my
duty to peramulate de calamity, but
now dat l come to sagaciate de fore
sight obsarye my coDdescsnsion-a
thousand dollars In cash, fo'ty acres Of
land, two nevis and wider. Say,
uncle, I'll be right we're when dat wild
der Gums back. and In de meantime IL
dat depot am pushed ober and twenty
people killed rs goin' to swear dat you
didn't have muffin to do wild perco-
latin de catastrophe" .a ..a....
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He PUSHED THE DEPOT.
But the Negro Porter Forsavs Him
When He Learned His Mission.

THERE was shriveled up, white
headed old colored man leaning
up against the passenger depot
at Birmingham, Ala, when the negro
porter thought it would be good OPP
portunity to show or his authority.
He therefore advanced with a lordly
air and demanded:
"See yere, ole man. does you know
you am liable to be sent to Jail fur
dat?'
"Sho! What doin'?'
"You am dun pushin' on our depot,
sab. I'd like to know what you am
lingerin' round yere fur"
ITS just dun waitin'." .s..
"waitin' fur what?"
Fur my darter, who's gone up to de
stoh to trade.
"But who gin you leave to wait round
we're? You'd better skate right up de
street and be powerful glad dat haint
sent you to Jail fur pushin' agin my de.
pot" a "# ni arE .a
But my darter she dun git To- hun.
dred dollars, you see. aud she cum to
town to- v#ts t .# p.
what! Your darter dun git To- hun.
dred dollars? Ole man. don't you try
to foolish dis railroadT
''Yes, sab, TO hundred dollars, and
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YULETIDE GIFTS
FOR THE BABY.
Pretty Things That viii Delight
the Heart Of His Fond Mother.

Do not fail to remember the baby
even should 1t be his or her frst Christ.
mas. Nothing will delight the hearts
OF parents more than some trifie be.
stow-d upon their darling. So many
inexpensive toys or dainty tribes may
be fashioned out of bits of silk or lace
and other odds and ends that accumu-
late in the scrap bag that so far as ex-
pense is concerned baby's Christmas
need cost nothing.
A handy bag in which may be tucked
a few toys to amuse the little one when
travelling Ia illustrated here 1t may be
lined with tiny pockets In which baby's
small toilet accessories can be slipped.
Doll and Bag Both.
The bag looks like doll. the head
and arms being dressed In a tiny coat
Of Dresden ribbon. The lower part has
. round Hat section Of cardboard COW
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out with cotton. so that the owner
may use 1t for plncushion IL he
wishes. A gay handkerchief is made
for the neck, and another tiny one is
knotted, bandana style. over the head.
A little white apron with pockets il
put on over the dress, and the sleeves
OF the gown, stuffed with cotton, are
thrust into the pockets and tackled
there so that the absence Of hands on
the figure win not be noticed.
Another dolls head Is dressed to rep
resent a French maid and fitted to the
whisk in the same way.
For the friend who Is fond Of out
door sports the whisk representing a
dog will be acceptable. If you cannot
get an artificial dogs head make one
Of canton flannel or velvet and tint
with water color paints. The cap ana
coat should be of bright red cloth with
brass buttons.
A holder for the whisk broom may
also be made thus: A thin piece 4of
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FutiIity Of Education.

An eminent physician, at a recent
convention Of railway surgeons In Phil
adelphia. said of safety device that
has ayerted many railway accidents:
"The advantage Of this device Is now
almost universally recognized. Indeed,
the railroader who disputes its advan-
tages is as antiquated as. the old resi-
denter who said:
Education be hanged Thar's young
Bill Smithers took an engineerin'
course In correspondence school and
then put up a sign on bis carriage
house and hadn't no better sense than
to spell carriage" garage" 49, Elk
change.
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board-the cut down lid Of a cigar box
Will do-should be covered with linen,
on which a little embroidery has been
worked. Then cover strip of buck
ram or cardboard with linen decorated
with embroidery. Fasten II over the
whisk with thumb tacks and attach
bows OF ribbon on each side. A ring
to which ribbon Is added will finish
the acceptable gift.
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AMUSING TOKENS.

Character Brooms For the College Boy
or Girl.
II in doubt what to give to the col
lege boy or girl you will amuse and
please by dressing a whisk broom in
any Of the quaint styles suggested
here. n
Separate covers may be made for the
whisk brooms. or these decorations may
be applied directly to the handles.
One whisk is dressed to represent a
plantation nanny. A colored dolls
head is glued to the handle or to some
foundation that will slip over the ham
die. Then a dress Of gayly Powered
fabric is made. the waist being filed
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bag, and the two ends of the ribbon
are passed through the coat so that 1t
may be drawn down over the bag and
tied In place when baby wishes it for
a plaything. Being colapsible. the bag
may be slipped into satchel and will
take up less room than an ordinary
doll.
A Hoop Rattle.
A homemade rattle may be fashion.
ed Of ribbon, an embroidery hoop and
several tiny tinkling bells Ribbon is
wound around the hoop, crossed from
side to side several times and tied In
tiny bows. the center Of each bow hav-
Ing one Of the bells tackled to 1t. When
baby shakes the hoop joyous music is
heard and baby is happy.
A sachet cushion Of ribbon is a nov
city II woven in the birth month colors
Of the recipient Of the gift. This color.
Is combined with white, narrow widths
of satin ribbon being used and inter
laced as the children make their kim
dergarten mats. When squares for the
top and bottom have been woven these
must be stitched together and a silk
cord used to outline the edge of the
pillow. The pillow may be filed with
cotton sprinkled with sachet powder.
Crochet Bottle Cover.
A pretty and useful gift for the baby
is a crocheted cover for the nursing
bottle,
The glass surface of the bottle IS
very apt to slip away from an infant
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cred with wide watered silk The up
per part Is made of the watered silk or
Of ribbon stitched to the round of COW
cred pasteboard. A casing with ribbon
run through II finishes the neck Of the