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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Says Nature: Joseph Collinson. writ
ing from the Animal Friend society.
asks for protection for the badger, as
this sadly prosecuted animal has dwin-
died down almost to extinction. Many
wellknown land owners have made
praiseworthy efforts to protect the bad
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
Revivina Old Customs.

"A revival of the old customs of our
great-great grandmothers is the COM
mendable task to which the newly or
gained Illinois Colony Club has set
ITSELF The women" says Mrs.
George E. Colby, president of the or
ganization. may bring their darning
to the meetings, or their sewing. Then
we are going to study the lives of the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
The White House.
January II. 1912.

colonial women and emulate them.
For example, we shall make our own
preserves and pickles and attend to
the other household duties as women
once did" There are lot of wom-
en- who have never given these Gus
toms of our grandmothers up but it
sounds good to hear women of leisure
talking about darning, picking and
preserving.-Leslie's Weekly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
Acute indigestion q Condition In
Which Digestive Organs Fail to
Perform Functions.

A frequent cause of death nowadays.
or at least frequently assigned as a
cause, is acute Indigestion. Two pro-
nonnced cases have occurred within
a few days. Alfred Tennyson Dickens
and Rear Admiral Evans. and every
reader will recall other instances. The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
YANKEE GIRL DOESN'T FIT
Austrian Critic Declares No Formula
Can Define Young Lady
From America.

Alice Schalek, Viennese traveller
and writer, has provided the Vosstche
Zeitung OF Berlin with a description
OF the manner wherein American
women on tour differ from all others.
..The fact u.s. she says. you cannot
lass them american women; they
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

all these Americans-each of them
cherished some eccentricity. but,
whatever 1t was, she carried 1t out
with unwavering determination.
II believe we can learn much from
these American women"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
CREAM or RYE

For health and energy eat 1t for
breakfast. Reduces cost of living.
Free Silver Spoon in every package.
Ask your grocer for a package.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from neg
lected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure these colds. just rub it into
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Even when they have nothing to
do, some people can't seem to do it
gracefully.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Some people get so accustomed to
looking on the bright side that they
can't see the other side at all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
w.n%ad. aMi,Iv SUPPLIES.

II see that you deal In mill sup
plies"
"Yes."
"Well, I'd like to buy q pair Of
boxing Gloves
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
stop the pain.

The hurt Of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and 50c by
druggists For free sample write to
]. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Museum freaks are complaining
about hard times: but az for that, the
ossified man says things always have
been hire with him.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy to take
Is candy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

1t is one thing to compile list of
twenty greatest men and it is another
thing to make it stay put.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II it fails TO cure. E.W.
GROVES signature Is on each box. &c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums reduces innammar
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

The fellow who shoots OF his mouth
doesn't always hit the mark.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24
Hood
Sarsaparillal

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; purides, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take It, Get it today.
Ia usual liquid form Of chocolate eoaasd
tahlsts called oaPQatab0. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

moral as to dietetic habits. eating and
drinking, is too obvious to need point
ing out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-01-24

The only time some people worry ID
when they worry other people.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
THE HOUSEKEEPING
OF SMITH STUDENTS
Cooperative Work Is Proving Prac-
teal Success.

In these days when housekeeping is be-
coming more and more cooperative,
whether one will or not, each expert
and the history Of Lawrence House, the
first cooperative dormitory. opened at
Smith College. has been followed during
this first chapte= Of its record with at
tention by women who are not college
women, as well as by those who are.
"a booming success" comes the word
applicants for next year, even at this
early date, far outnumber the houses
greatest capacity. The head Of the house
Is Miss Julia Emery Turner. Vassar
graduate. who came direct from Welles-
ley. where the cooperative plan has
been proved by practical experience for
the past several years.
Lawrence House accommodates only
sixty-two. At present there are thirty
seniors. twelve juniors eleven sopho-
mores, and nine freshmen enjoying the
privilege OF cutting down college eK-
penses 800 by working about one hour
each day. Besides the purpose OF help
ing the girls financially. Lawrence
House was established for the purpose
Of training the occupants In the care OF
household. Since its success seems
assured. 1t is said that other dormitories
will be opened on the cooperative plan
at the beginning of the next school year.
Each girl cares for her own room and
works about forty-five minutes a day.
besides answering the telephone and
door for an hour once a week" Miss
Turner explained. The really hard
work is done by the cook and her as
sstants, leaving for the students the
sweeping. busting. serving meals, wash
ing dishes. preparing the food. and car
ing for the linen. Each squad is under
the direction Of a chairman, who is her
self an efficient worker. Every girl has
her part. and knows that her failure to
do her work properly acts like a broken
cog in a wheel. Some OF them are still
pretty slow, being unaccustOmed to such
work. but all are learning 10 economic
time and get up speed without sacri-
hCinG thoroughncss.
"A by-prOduCt OF a cooperative
house" Miss Turner SAYS. lis team work
and a fine house spirit. Because the
work is done voluntarily and for a pur-
pose, 1t is looked upon as an opportu-
nifty. not as drudEery. Incidentally a girl
learns something Of Homework and gets
the right attitude toward It."
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
Another Version.

Another version of the same good con-
test is one which can be played with a
lesser number of gifts. Here a target
painted with the word Xmas is set up
and the object becomes to see which
player can hit II oftenest. the missiles
being the same airy little projectiles used
in the preceding game. Each child blows
in turn, and the one scoring highest wins
a prize.
In another round a garland of ever
green might be stretched over the table
Cand slightly above III, when all endeavor
To blow bubbles over the green.
When the green is drawn across the
room on a line with the players arms
the bubbles are to be blown over or I'M
der, according to the directions given by
the leader, who changes the order from
time TO time and finally awards a prize
for the highest score.
Or a long alley can be formed by means
of garlands of green arranged taut about
three feet apart. Down this alley the
children endeavor to blow their bubbles
in such way that the fairy ships will
be waited down channel lin which case
they win a point. instead of going to one
side or the other, in which event they
count nothing.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23

ture, cards and other Illustrated matter
is provided by the person In charge, and
IL desired a prize can be offered for the
neatest and cleverest book. The book
with scissors, the latter costing but a
dime, can be retained as a consolation
prize or souvenir.
A bubble party at Christmas time can
be made specially charming by combining
It with the idea of Christmas gifts Of
holly and other Noeltide emblems.
Let one of the games be that OF bubble
blowing for Christmas gifts. For II the
pretty white pipes are tied with holly
ribbon, while the Christmas gifts to be
blown for are done UP in crisp white
paper and have little sprays OF holly
drawn through the cord.
Stretch a tinsel cord or a wreath OF
evergreen across the room and have all
the pretty bundles hang from this. The
children stand at a prescribed distance
from the gifts and blow their bubbles in
an endeavOr to have them reach the
packages. When any child has touched
a holiday package with a bubble the con-
tents Of the former belongs TO him.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
THE BABY-HIs CHRISTMAS.

II he hasn't reached the playtime OF
his young life. give him something FOR
his own comfort or his mothers con-
venience. II he is very. very young, and
his mother has not one-get him baby
scales, for there are sorts that come for
his particular use. They may be as sim
pie or elaborate as you like. from the
plain little affairs that hold wicker bas-
kets on top OF the measuring arrange
ment TO quite beautiful affairs, with
white enamel baskets that are ribbon
trimmed and padded so that the process
may be more luXuriant for the young
person.
Dainty white toilet baskets may be
made at home il you are at all clever. or
bought in the shops il you prefer. They
are small fat baskets covered with
white-swiss might be used and pale pink
or blue used as a foundation-with peck
cts to hold the little accessories and pin
cushions to hold these quite necessary
articles
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFTS.

Whatever our intentions may have
been in regard to having the Christmas
presents We intend to make all ready
before the holiday rush begins, there will
surely be quite a number of women who
find the best intentions in the world can
not be carried out. and so are compelled
to look around and Perhaps buy some
thing not at all to their taste, but be
cause II is all they can AFFORD.
Others have no time TO look for nov
elites which they might get up them
selves at half the price of the bought
article, and so are content to copy the
usual pin cushion. pillow TOP. bureau
scarf, &c. of the conventional gift order.
which is lacking entirely in originality
OF course. Persons finding themselves in
this predicament will then be glad to hear
about dainty little novelties which are
simple TO make and at very little cost
A matron, young or otherwise, will ap-
preciate an apron that is very novel and
Christmas looking.
The apron is of sheer white lawn and Of
a goodly size. The straight, lower edge
is finished with a deep hem and the top
is gathered into a lace beading belt
threaded with scarlet ribbon.
The trimming consists Of a broad band
of holly ribbon running diagonally from
the belt to the hem. The ribbon is cut
even with the edges Of the apron and the
raw edges of the ribbon covered with a
narrow lace beading. threaded with mar
row scarlet ribbon (babyl. tied into loops
and ends at their termination.
Give a man a linen case for his shirts
ample in size and without elaboration
He will then probably find use for it
because it will be practical.
Take linen. white or color as prefer
red. and cut an envelope large enough
to take the shirts.
Sew the sides and round of or point
the flap Hem this and cover the stitches
with briar stitch in a color. Work a
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
MORE HINTS TO SHOPPERS.

Garry shopping bag 1t ugly and unganly and awkward
to but the best around substitute have found
for fathers oVercoat pockets package carrier.
Leave muf at home. You likely it down while
examining purchases-and forget it.
your shopping keeps downtown past your usual lunch
con hour take time to get good hot luncheon will prevent
that splitting headache and eshen you finish your
shopping without getting tired to death.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
To Kill Reaches.

Mix dry, powdered borax with its own
bulk OF white sugar. and set in shallow
vessels all about where the crawling
things disport themselves Renew the
mixture every few days. taking care to
sweep up and burn all the dead Insects
Paint visible pipes. and the spaces
where they enter the wall periodically
with turpentine. Let the tuTpentine run
down and around the pipes. especially
hot water pipes But be careful to do II
when the water is cool. Now and again
pour a spoonful Of pure turpentine down
sinks and traps.
cut Irish potatoes in half dip the cut
sides In the bOraN and sugar and lay
them about under sinks, tubs. and clos
cts. DO this toward evening. In the
morning gather the potatoes. which
should lie, cut side down. very quickly,
and drop them into bucket Of boiling
water. II insects are plenty. there prob
ably Will be from one 10 a dozen cling
ing to each piece.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
Save-all Pudding.

Place a quarter Of a pound OF stale
bread in a basin and cover with pint
Of boiling milk. Let the bread soad until
soft. then beat it up with a fork. While
beating add two eggs. two ounces Of
finely chopped suet. an ounce of dripping.
two tablespoons full of washed and
picked currants. two tablespoons full of
powdered sugar. and a quarter OF a nut
meg grated. Two apples pared. cored
and quartered should be added, and the
mixture poured into a creased dish and
baked for one hour.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23

large initial in the point Of the flap and
see that the latter falls over well. Men
do not want to bother with button and
buttOnhOle. FIFTY cents or less IN money
and couple OF hours industry will pro-
duce this useful gift.
Baby's mother will like a new kind #
feeding apron for her offspring and in
time baby will love It. II is shaped like
a little kimono with sleeves. but closing
in the back. At the neck the material Is
re-enfOrCed to Great a bib.
The decoration is on the skirt or front
Of the apron. The garment ! saw was Of
white linen. with / IS Of little pigs cut
from pink cambria and stitched on.
Underneath tho rhyme was worked in
outline stitch. with black GasO cotton.
This little pig went to market" &c.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
Talcum Aids Sewing

TaIcum powder is a useful help in
sewing. 1t keeps the palms and inside
of the fingers from becoming sticky and
does not injure any fabric.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
TWo-MATERIAL DRESS
WILL BE SEEN SOON

There is much talk OF the twO-mate-
rial costume although 1t may not be
until the spring that it will become
general.
1t is becoming a fashion. and when
carried out in face cloth and velvet is
particularly smart.
They are even carrying the fashion TO
tho extent of employing two materials
Of entirely different color and make, but
this is Just one Of the many freak fash
ions which are continually cropping up.
However, a contrast which will be
popular is composed OF a coat OF plain
colored material with a skirt OF the
same shade, having a white stripe, each
trimmed with the other.
This makes an exceedingly smart cos
tune, and at the same time has a very
distinguished appearance.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
Topics of Interest to Every Woman
Edited byJULI
CHRISTMAS DAY REVELS
FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE

We grown-ups annuany steal for our
selves a goodly portion Of the lowell
est festival of the year to be enjoyed
after our own fashion, but In reality
the feast belongs to the little people.
Those who are fortunate enough to
have a house full of young folks VIII
readily bear testimony that no adult
Christmas party is hah so pleasant as
preparing for the Juvenile celebration
and afterward assisting at the reVeis
thereof.
When the young folks will be in cos
tune for their Christmas revel whether
impromptu or planned in advance, 1t is
a splendid plan to have the company
costumed TO represent the children OF
history romance, &c, of all ages. A
prize can be offered for the cleverest
costume and another, II so desired, for
the most comical.
Among the many names and characters
available for a children costume party
are the following. which will help to
show the possibilities of the plan: Paul
Dombey, the Princes in the Tower, Tom
Thumb, Tiny Tim, the Marchioness, Lit
tie Nell, Baby Stuart, Lady Jane Gray
Lord Fauntleroy, Alice Through the
Looking Glass, Peter Pan. Snow White
and Rose Red, Simple Simon, Jacka-
napes, Tom Brown at Rugby.
Guess the Characters.
First on such a programme would come
the assembling and grand march of the
characters. Then cards and pencils
would be distributed for the guessing.
The name of the character as it is sup
posed to be is written opposite that Of
the boy or girl so disguised. Prizes are
awarded and then the music arrives.
Nothing could be merrier for this occa-
sion than the old-fashioned square
dances-the Roger de COverley, Virginia
reel, the lancers, &c.
If little tables are available il will de-
light the children to have the refresh
ments served at these. Seat three kid
dies at each table and have the center Of
each wee-board decorated with bowl of
holly and mistletOe.
A pastime that amused and, interested
some little peOple-who are among my
intimate acquaintances-at Christmas
time was a cut-out game. Each boy or
girl had a blank book on the cover of
which was written in fancy lettering the
title Twas the Night Before Christ
mas
On the first page was written the
deathIess poem, and the fun of many an
afternoon hour consisted in hunting for
all the things mentioned or suggested by
the lines.
The pictures were obtained from back
numbers of magazines and newspapers
principally among the advertisements,
and great was the competition in secur-
ing them. Each book finally boosted sew
eral Hkenesses of st. Nick in various
holiday poses: also OF deer, OF sledges,
chimneys. and so on through the poem.
The toys in his pack were also supplied
the child selecting from the lists those
which most pleased his fancy.
For ChiIdren's Party.
This game might well be extended to
form a portion Of the programme at
Christmas party for children. The little
folk love cut-outs, and by giving each
youngster a blank book with a pair OF
inexpensive scissors attached at least an
hour of pure enjoyment is insured.
A big basketful OF advertising litera-
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23

The garment skctched had fascinat-
ing white and gold effect. Cream white
silk was used for the waist and skirt.
while the sleeve bands and skirt hounCe
arr Of pale gold-colored satin.
The cmbrOIderies are worked in simple
stitches with gold coIored silks and mar
row bands Of old gold velvet between
cords covered with the satin are used
on the shoulders. front and girdIc. Loops
of this same satin-cuvered cord orna-
mCnt the front. and a gold Gauze ribbon
IS worn in the hair
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
ODDS AND ENDS.

Many a man puts his money and his
faith in a speculation. and later on draws
out his faith.
Feather your nest-but don't rob the
other birds.
1t takes month to weave one square
foot of Persian rug.
Valparaiso has female conductors on
its trolley cars.
Half truths make whole troubles.
II the world is round, how can 1t ever
come to an end?
Watches We're invented in Suremburg-
The first watches were egg-shaped.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
Nonrusting Tinware. .

II new tinware be rubbed over with
fresh lard and thoroughly heated In the
oven before Il is used, it will never rust
afterward. no matter how much n is
put in water. For stained tlnware boraN
produces the best results. II a tea pot
or coffee pot is discolored on the in
side boil il in a strong solution OF boraN
for a short time and all its brightness
will return.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23
A New Perfume.

A rose perfume that is not musty. but
that carries in itself all the freshness of
the garden. is novel and delightful. This
is a French scent. and though 1t Is of
fair price. II is so fragrant OF the very
basketfuls Of blossoms which II must
contain that 1t is refreshing as well as
pleasant It is named for the red rose
and conjures up a picture OF the new
buds. which resemble the Bride roses in
size, and are of reddest hue. 1t has an
elusive daintinaSs about 1t which at once
marks It for the >lady's use.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-23

Blue serge and black satin combined
in this way have an entirely new effect
The serge is used for the greater part
Of the costume, with facings and cuffs
Of the satin.
A fancy copper-colored gold buckle
furnished the motif for an artistic color
arrangement. The brightest shade in
the buckle is matched in velour, which
is used for the vest. and a piping
around the black enameled leather belt.
Copper-colored linen floss was used for
the embroidered scallops on the white
linen collar.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-31
CPORTING @11G5
- : :;is;;.s e: . GOSSIP
WORDS BY sCHAEFER. ]
MUSIC BY CONDO. ]

arms and legs by playing on baseball
fields ready at hand in the meadows
Of farms, the commons Of villages n
the parks of cities all over the land.
Baseball combines running, jumping,
throwing and everything that eonsti-
tutes the athletic events of the Olym-
pic games"
James Thorpe. the Carlisle Indian
wonder, winner of the all-round
championship at the Olympic games
in Stockholm, is captain of this years
Carlisle School football team. He Is
a pitcher and outfielder on the IN
stitution's baseball nine. Although
several of the major leagues have
tried to sign him, he will continue at
school for another year.
Pitcher Schardt, who is turned over
to the Indianapolis Club by Newark
has won two out of the three games
in which he has worked. Except for
errors by his teammates the ex-Ne"-
arker would have had a clean slate
up to date.
Bill Andrews, who Is assisting
Charlie Sieger, the Ironman, In get
ting in condition for his u with
frankie Nelson. is open to meet any
135-pound boy in the business. George
CRUDE, of 500 washington street. no.
boken, is his manager.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-31

The Ironside Field Club after be-
ing keyed up ready to play the
Trinity Club, of New York, were dis
appointed when that team cancelled
the game last night. The manage
ment. of the field club has obtained
the Pittsburg Giants to replace the
game with the Trinitys. Poke Green,
probably the best negro pitcher in
this vicinity, will get a chance to
trim the Ironsides. 1t has been said
that Poke's pitching is of profess
sional calibre. Olde or Hughes will
serve them up for the Ironsides.
The Roseville Tigers have secured
the Metropolis Club, of New York,
tc play at Morris Park tomorrow
afternoon. The Suburban a. G. nns
Gisbanded and the Tigers have Sc
cured the grounds.
With Al palloy and Force as a
battery the Silver Lake A. A. figures
ON = win over the Bloomfield F. c.
on the Harrison street grounds to-
morrow afternoon. Manager Domen-
lex will have a new inhelder in the
game, and banks on a victory.
Irvington Parks have arranged \
I game with the Silent Stars, a team
of deaf and dumb players. for Sun.
Cay afternoon IL should prove q
good crowd-puller. as both teams are
in good shape.