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The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

sIty (for I believe there are few parents
who would otherwise exact II. or even
desire 10. let US talk OF thing or-twc
which q refined and womanly girl might
do.
Problem of Suitable EmDIOyment.
As one gentleman has put the matter
in letter to me: There seems to be ans
number Of positions for q boy. but the
problem of securing agreeable and hon.
orable work for q giri ID . difheult one
TO settle"
He goes on to aek II It would be ad-
vissble 'to allow her to take care OF
the children OF some family going away
for the summer, or act in the capacity
OF companion TO some old lady"
II she were my daughter should hesi-
tate to have her do either the one or
the other OF these two things. The position
Of nurse-maid Is a servisl one, made 50,
unfortunately, by society, and is humlll-
ating to ths pride OF an educated girl
And certainly II would not be advisable
70 allow the acceptance OF a position
which necessltates the girl going away
with strangers for the summer. Upon
occasion young girls who desired sum-
mer employment have accepted the offer
Of friend OF her own, or her family's, 10
JSAAA aulllIlSI party Win dh AAEalbr-
ment whereby she would have certain
duties, certain responsibilities OF the
children OF the party, and receive in re-
turn her board and a salary in addition.
but in such instances she was treated as
member OF the family and not as a
servant.
Constant companionship with old peo-
pie Is conhning and depressing to the
young, but II not infrequently happens
that a woman OF means who is not old
engages a girl as secretary for the sum-
mer months, and where the woman is
known by the parents OF the girl and
assumes the responsibility OF her moral
welfare, such a position Is pleasant.
Coaching Backward Children.
In several instances special mention
has been made to me in letters received
Of the StudioUsness Of the girl in ques-
ton. II she loves her books and (as has
also been stated Is ambitious TO become
teacher I can think of nothing that
would be so congenlal to her as to coach
backward children during the summer
months. In a large city there are, Of
course, many children who fail to pass
their school grades, whose parents are
more than willing to pay for special
coaching during the summer, that they
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
BY FRANCES sHAFFER.

When it happens that you are asso-
ciated with a particularly wholesome
appearing woman, with health written
all over her face and speaking in every
movement, a woman who conforms to
common-sense rulings rather than to
fashions DEGREES, tell me, what is your
impression?
The particular type in mind is the
woman who wears broaG-soled, low
heeled shoes, and whose dress is in har-
mony, as pretty and ,womanly as may
De- but as sensible and practical as need
be.
Impressions naturally will vary.
II You are very young, very inexperi-
enced, and the balance Of your loyalty
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

No nicer design could be offered for
the prospective mother than the one
here shown. It is attractive looking.
stylish, and. best OF all, It is comfort
able. The dress Is easy to fashion, and
can be made OF pongee, shantung. cash
mere, voile, or linen. II closes at the
front, has body lining and attached four
gored skirt, having length at top for re-
adjusting.
The pattern, No. SIS, is cut in sizes
80 to ~ inches bust measure. Medium
size requires 6E yards Of as-inch mate
rial
The pattern can be obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the ONCE OF this paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Useful Article,

Although adhesive plaster was orig
inaIly put only 70 surgical use, II can
be pressed into service in many other
ways. 1t can be used for mending
gloves the tear being drawn together
and the plaster pressed across II on the
inside Of the glove; also for slippers.
umbrellas, books, window screens, win
dow shades, and various and numerous
other things.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

The dominant note Of my correspon-
denee during the past week has been.
What shall We do with our young daugh-
ter after her graduation?
Girls who will graduate next month,
others who have already graduated. and
yet others who have another year before
me long and anxious letters. asking ad-
vice concerning the choice Of work for
the summer.
Mothers have written to me on the
matter. Some want their girls TO take
UP remunerative work. Others are anx-
ious that they remain in the home nest,
and have the ambitions Of the girls
themselves to battle against in keeping
them from trying their wings out in the
busy world.
And even fathers have written me-men
who have sacrificed much to educate
their girls and feel that the time has
come for their daughters to now turn
their hands 10 the financial wheel Yet
the thought OF these girls going out into
the world to earn a living Is torment In
the minds Of the men, who stu feel that
II 10 q necessity.
Fathers Know the World.
They know, as their mothers cannot
the cost. 1ney reail1e, as mOtners can
not all there is OF hardship, OF newt
able dlsappointments here and there
along the business way; OF fret and OF
strain to the tender nerves Of an mex
perienced young girl. Men do not see
the business world through 4 rose mist,
as many dear home women do. They
know all its rough, hard places, and It
is because Of this knowledge that they
have written me; for las they put it)
am - woman, and q business woman.
and ought TO therefore be able to sug-
gest ways by which young girl may
travel to an honorable livelihood"
These letters from the fathers Of girls
who hesitate in allowing their young
daughters to step from the school room
into the world OF business, appeal to me
very much. Were II not that they were
written me In confidence. would pub
Iish them. Just TO let you see how ten
der q father feels toward the girls OF
his home.
Without entering too much into dis
cusEion OF the wisdom OF q young girl
going Immediately from her graduation
work, assuming 1t to be q case Of neces-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Hanging Curtains.

One housewife made her bedroom,
library, and dining-room curtains OF fig
ured scTim with no decided up and
down. pattern, and the hens were equal
at the top and bottom. After washing
the curtains she turned them upside down
and ran the rod through what was for
merly the hem. Thus the wear was equal
lied, as the trick is reversed after each
cleansing time. The curtains are always
fresh looking, and they last longer in
stead Of wearing out all at once as most
curtains do.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Wash Silks.

. Prettier than ever before are the wash
silks in stripes and plain colors which
are being used for the mannIsh shirt
waists and frochs. Simple morning frocks
in these silks with collars and cuffs Of
embroidered muslin are much liked and
in a good quality OF silk are exceedingly
practical, but cheap wash silk is a poor
investment
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

+ The gown shown here is made Of silk
yoIle. black combined with white. The
yoke and sleeves OF the white yoile are
cut IN one. but a line OF embroidery
gives the effect Of a sewed-in sleeve. The
embroidery is done in white silk, and so
placed as to conceal the seam which
joins the material
The hat is white chip. faced with black.
and trimmed with white leaves, having
black veins and edges. The ties are pale
rose color.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
HOMEMADE SWEET
ROLLS DELICIOUS
Common Bread Dough Used for
Foundation.

Judging from the bakers products, peo-
pie are fond OF sweet rolls. A delightfully."-
smooth. delicious, and easily handled
sponge may be made at home, divided
into several parts, and these can be vari-
oUsIy manipulated.
To this sponge can be added cardamon
or coriander seeds ground fine, or the
breads and rolls made from II may be
decorated with poppy or caraway seeds.
The surface may be buttered or brushed
with beaten egg or Just egg white, and
spices a many or one at q time added.
1t may be made into a roll Of fine texture
and Is excellent for the sweeter toasts.
Slices OF this latter may be Drowned and
called ruSks OF zweiback. And even so
We have not exhausted the possibilities
OF our sponge.
Most people consider it advisable to
take a common bread sponge when It Is
at the stage to receive more -four and be
kneaded, and then add egg and shorten
ing, &c, for the sweet rolls, but other
cooks put these into the first mixture.
The shortening delays the rising. but
there is favor to be had by letting
a sponge rise slowly that is distinctly
good and home made"
The following sponge Is one that sew
eral good housewives use without regard
to the more general method OF taking q
chosen additions to Il. 1t Is more likely
to be easy to handle IN the kneading
process than in the other case, espe-
cially when the manipulator has but lit
tie experience. And, another thing, bread
Sponges are not easily measured by cups
Sweet Sponge.
Soak one-half cake Of compressed yeast
in a half cup Of tspid water. Boil one
half pint of milk, and when It IS luke
warm add to It the yeast, one-half cup
Of sugar, one-fourth cup Of butter, one
tablespoon Of lard, and one-half of a
well-beaten egg. Save the other half Of
the egg for brushing the rolls you make
Mix thoroughly and set to rise. When
it has risen suhiciently add four and
knead until II is In a condition to be
rolled or handled.
Plain and dainty small rolls may be
made from this dough with no additions,
or a portion may be cut on and to 1t
may be added chopped raisins and then
made into little coffee cakes. Other kinds
of coffee cakes may be made by brush
ing a portion Of the dough with sugar
and egg water, and sprinlSling II with
granulated sugar and blanched chopped
almonds. Or again, a piece Of dough
may be twisted and shaped into rings
and covered with nuts and sugar.
These sweet doughs need thorough and
careful baking. They have no end OF
names, but one good foundation may be
used for nearly all OF them. and each
be a close approximation Of the rolls
made by some Individual recipe.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Cool Frocks.

A bun linen or cotton ratine with COL
lar and cuffs Of white and a narrow belt
OF black patent leather Is a delightfully."-
cool looking frock for a summer morn
ing, and many pretty models are shown
in the soft yellow cotton crepes, ging-
hams, cotton voiles, &C.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
RULES TO FOLLOW FOR
THE CURE OF INSOMNIA

which they can turn. To replace the
sleep missed at night. those patients
should lie down for an hour or so after
lunch. The afternoon nap is a habit to
be encouraged.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

The favor accorded ratine viii likely
place that fabric among the standard
suitings, and no one with an eye to the
future need hesitate about investing In
garments Of that material
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
The Corset.

the corset Since the best physicians de-
clare them, when properly adjusted not
only harmless, but a support much to be
desired. the majority Of women refuse to
give them up and are justified in this
stand.
So much depends on this article Of ap-
pareI that each girl and woman should
give the matter special attention, and Sc
lect for herself a comfortable and we'll
fitting model
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Wicker chairs ana coucheS, cusnloned In
red. are shown for garden or plaza
Hickory is the best wood for rustic
furniture. since the bark adheres well
to the wood and the weather does not
affect II.
Red cedar, with its soft, long. shaggy
bark. is used by some manufacturers
for artistic garden chairs and benches
Brentwood tables and chairs also mako
a pretty furnishing for the garden
In making cushions for the garden Be
sure the covers are Of sunfast materials.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

The lines OF this suit are similar to
many others and the material is the
fashionable white serge.
The new effect is made by using
brightly printed pongee for the facings
on the coat, and by trimming the skirt
with small tabs. cut from the pongee. in
place Of buttons and loops. The ground
work Of the silk is cream white like the
serge.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

New silks are being shown for the
tailored waist The latest are woven
in broad stripes and have . satin nnish.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
TAILORED SUITS
In MANY STYLES
Skirts Still Make the Figure Look
Young.

One must be explicit in asking for q
tailor-made this season, since q request
to be shown suits in this style may bring
out a severely plain tweed for outing use
or an elaborate satin skirt, draped and
panelsd, with a coat to match. which IL
only suitable for the limousine.
Before the French creators Of fashions
turned their attention 20 the tailor-mada
the name meant a simple coat and skirt
for street use. but the French influence
has been 50 potent that It has changed
the perfectly plain suit into something
much more feminine. more elegant and
last, but by far not least. more Partisan.
To begin with the strictly tailored suits,
the skirts are still scant enough TO make
the figure look young and slender, and
those meant for morning wear or walk
ing are about two yards and . hall
around the bottom
PIaits Relieve the Severity.
A few plaits are being incorporated to
relieve the severity and also give added
width, and in those models cut perfectly
plain there is usually a tunic or tunia
effect.
The foundation skirt is always kept
straight and narrow. but the tunic, espe-
cially II it, is slightly draped, frequently
has the effect Of being slightly wider than
the underskirt
As to the length in suits and afternoon
dresses, the skirts are decidedly short.
some two and some three inches above
the floor.
This surely is a more sensible style
than the, skirts touching the floor in
front and dragging slightly in back as
was the case several years ago, and the
fashionable woman Is not likely to re-
Hnquish the present comfortable style in
a couple OF seasons.
In evening gowns the skirts usually
touch the hoor in front, but are cut with
quite long trains in back
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Frills. pleatings and ruchings are being
used on every article on which trimming
. required
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Belts Of black patent leather are being
worn by exclusive women with both
serge and linen skirts.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Sashes and girdles are once more
favor. to wear with white froeks.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Bags Of the ever popular towellng have
now made their appearance, to complete
a costume OF the fabric.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Cream Soup.

Take l quart Of good stock 6mutton or
VeaD, cut l onion into quarters, slice 8
potatoes very thin, put them into the
stock with a small piece of mace, boil
gently for an hour, then strain out the
onion and mace, the potatoes should by
this time have dissolved in the stock
Add ! pint Of milk. Mix with a very lit
tie corn flour to make it about as thick
as cream. A little butter improves IT,
Chopped parsley should be added Just
before serving.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Cold MIX Toast.

Two ounces will make two moderate
sized breakfast cups. Put It into a tin
coffee pot bright inside, with a quart
Of water and boil for i've hours Pour
1t into a jar, when cold take OF the fat,
boil up the cocoa and send to table with
boiling milk. II prepared cocoa Is used
''cocoatina" will be found the best. It
requires double the quantity given in the
directions for use
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Wash flannel frocks, trimmed with viv
idly colored buttons, are much In fayol
for athletic women.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
NEW FRILs OF FASHION
DIRECT FROM PARIS

Shot tafeta is being much used for
loose wraps for the warm weather.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
Apple Russo.

Butter a pie dish; sprinkle with a
little moist sugar; cut slices Of bread
very thin, with which cover the bottom
and sides Of dish; cut in three pieces of
apple Canned: put a layer Of these
sprinkled with sugar and favored with
cloves or lemon, then a layer Of bread
NIL the dish is full, bread being at the
Top; pour the juice out Of the can over
al; bake until Of a nice brown.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02

Triple skirt effects are much in tvi-
dence for the growing girls lingerie
gowns.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
HINTS ABOUT FURNITURE
TO PUT IN THE GARDEN

Wicker chairs and couches, cushioned In
!. are shown for garden or plaza
The Washington herald., 1912-06-02
HERALD'S BOOK OF
TESTED RECIPES
Things that Other Women Have
Found Valuable.
DyspePsia Bread.

Three quarts Of unbolted wheat -four.
quart soft water, warm. not hot, gin
OF fresh yeast, gill Of nolasses or not,
as may suit the taste, teaspoon Of sal
eratus. This VIII make two Ioayes and
should remain in the oven at least one
hour, and when taken out place where
they viii cool gradually. Dyspepsia
crackers can be made with unbolted
-four, water, and saIeratus.
Cold MIX Toast.
Place in fist pan some slices Of stale
bread, let them get dry and Of a nice
brown in a good oven, then pound almost
to a powder in the mortar, hll a bowl
half full and pour over them some cold
milk, salted. This can be eaten with
salt or sugar.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31

moved to tears and most profound
ent. At the close, of the sermon the
geekers came forward and continued
to come until about fifty had made
known their desire for salvation.
Practically all of the churches of
the city have felt the beneficial infiu-
ences of these meetings and the work
of Evangelists Hart and Magann has
been most faithfully done and both
in preaching and In song. the word of
God has been given to the people with
power and many have been under con-
,viction. Christian believers have
been greatly strengthened N in their.
faith and they are more fully enlight.
lened regarding Gods Word to them.
Many have been reclaimed from a
Iback-slidden condition and several
hundred have been forward as seek.
.ers. 10 T et-ss ssa - - l.
Some rs people were present In
these meetings, who We're Influenced
for good during the meetings held by
Mr.. Hart and Mr.. Magann in their
younger days at Evans some eighteen
years ago and as the influence of
these early meetings still lives, no
one can estimate the true results of
the services just closed. Lives have
been touched and only eternity will
reveal the result, The work of Hart
and Magann has not been done in
vain .-.s. .... .. ~. .-..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
PRIME NEIGHRoRHoop.

Mrs. James Vanweilden, of Harrison
township, visited last week at the
parental Dykstra home. .'E
| Everyone who can make it posi-.
Bile have been attending the Hart and
, Magann meetings at the Auditorium.
The meeting on last Sunday on
Booze" was the best that was ever
presented in Mahaska county. Had
the weather been favorable the women
would have had cfance to hear that
great sermon.
Al Hines, living on the Pella road,
has painted his house and added
much to it's appearance.
Guy Pomeroy and family. of near
Wright, Clarence Hanna and family.
, of Adams township, visited at the
parental Stephen Pomeroy home Sun.
day.
! Wheeler Moorehouse, of the city,
spent Saturday night at Willis Pettlts.
Mr.. Willet, of Norwalk, Ia, is visit
ing his cousin, George Prime and fam.
lily -. ....
Alva. Reynolds and family have
moved to Oskaloosa and taken resi-.
dence near Penn College on c streen
Homer Prime sold and delivered
some cows last Saturday to Billick.
The remains OF the late Mrs. Bar.
ker. of Los Angeles, Cal. who came
to her death by; an automobile acct
dent, were brought to- Oskaloosa last
Sunday and the burial was in the. ar.
ternoon at Prime cemetery in the fam
lily lot. The Barber family were resi-
dents of near Leighton several years
ago and their friends certainly sym
pathize with the family in their be.
reavement. :1s.
| The marriage OF two of our best
young people, Miss Inez Steddom and
Ed Coffin. was solemni2ed at the home
of the brides father, Mr.. Newton
Steddom, last Wednesday night. Rev.
Kelsey officiating. A large number
Of invited guests were present to wit
ness the ceremony. after which con
gratulations we're showered upon
them and was followed by wedding
supper. These young people have the
best wishes of their friends for a
long, happy and prosperous life.
| Oct 26. ALPHA.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
MOTHER GETS SON IN RAID
With Deputies She Enters Home Of
Railroad Msgnste and Takes
II From Cradle.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 29.-Mrs. Vir.
ginia Mcdowell Clark Tanner took
forcible possession Of her. infant son,
J. Ross Clark IL, whose legal custody
had been granted her by Judge Robert
Clark, but whose actual custody was
denied by the grandfather, J. Ross
Clark, yice-president of the Salt Lake
railroad.
Admittance to the Clark home was
denied Mrs. Clark Tanner and the dep
uty sheriffs who accompanied her I'M
til the order was shown and locked
door to the nursery barred the way
after they had entered the house. The
officers demanded that the door be
opened or they would break il down,
and when 1t swung open Mrs. Tanner
rushed in and grabbed the sleeping
child from it's cradle
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE.

Do you not think it wise for the
people 10 vote TO let well enough
alone?" Taft or Wilson is going &c
be elected. There is no doubt Of thii
fact: "A vote for Roosevelt is vote TO
ward the election OF Wilson. Wilson,
election will mean disaster. distres;
and ruin to the business interests 0.
the country: a return Of free s0uI
houses, Coxey's CRIMES, the hard time,
and low prices of 1893 TO 1897. The
tariff plank of the 1912 democratic
platform is word for word the SAINT
as that Of 1892. You know what /.
did 10 all interests and industrie,
then. Like follows like; it will d.
the same again. A vote for Mr.. Tafi
IL a vote 10 maintain our present pros
porous times, vote for safe, sane
ana staCssmanly administration.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
TIoGA.

A new barn having been built at
the Allen Rnthford farm. south of
here, it was dedicated last Saturday
evening by q barn dance" A large
crowd was in attendance and hot
time" was reported.
Tioga was well represented in Os.
kaloosa at the Fall Festival Wednes-
day and Thursday.
Services were held in the Tioga
church last Saturday and Sunday
evening, conducted by Rev. Guthrie.
of Oskaloosa, filling the pulpit for
Rev. Phips, who was unable to be
present.
Corn husking will soon be in order
in this locality. d"
J. Parks, of Washington, who has
just recently purchased the Ocean
Grove" farm of Mrs. Anna Cook, ar.
rived last evening and Is making eX
tensive improvements on the farm
James Robbins, wife and son Harry
and Chas. Robbins and family went to
Oskaloosa Wednesday in their car to
attend the OK roast.
Jack Douglas Is spending a few
weeks in Missouri looking after bust.
ness interests.
Miss Bertha Small, Miss Nellie
Warrick and Mrs. Geo. Dickson were
business callers in Sigourney Tues
day.
Mrs. James Phillips has been con.
fined to her bed by sickness for the
past several days. DR.. Dwight Jarvis
Is waiting on her.
Oct 26. HOO.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
pRes. TAFT uNsmiRcHEp.

\ New York Herald: There Is on.
prominent republican who stands oul
personally clean and unsmiTchsd. Thii
il William II. Taft. president Of ths
United states.
'If is one OF MI Taft's great gift
OF usefulness that be POSSESSES ex
actiy the ability unhinchingly TO stsns
by the right. and yet TO do 1t with ths
minimum OF offensiveness toward
those who do not see matters A. clear
~ as he does "-Thsodors Roosevelt,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-10-31
CURB BROKERS GO TO WALL
leavitt & Grant Of New York Owe
500 Customers More Than $780,
900, According to Estimate.

New York, Oct. 2S.-Leavitt &
Grant, one of the largest firms con-
nected with the Consolidated stock
exchange, was forced to suspend by
the exchanges board of managers,
owing more than 100000 to its Gus
toners, according to unofficial esti-
mates.
The firm is said to have at least 500
customers, who traded in its main OF.
fice at So Broadway and through its
branches in Philadelphia and Proyi.
dence