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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-03-12

How to Make Leap Year PropSs
ais Is the title of the mos popular
book among the young women.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

There are many strange beliefs stiil
prevalent in all countries relative to
the ne~wly-arrived babe. Relics of the
rude faiths of our forebears linger
among the u~neducated, and traces of
pagan rites and fetish worship may
often be found in the country-sides.
The Coekney mother will place a
book under the head of her newborn
infant hat 1t may be quick at read
ing; she puts money into its first bath
as a guarantee of future prosperity.
In Ireland a belt made of woman's
hair is put around the child's body
to keep harm away.
Welsh mothers put into the baby's
cradle a pair of tongs or a knife to
insure safety. In some parts of Eng
land also a knife is used for this pur-
pose.
: In Brittany at the birth of a child
friendly women take charge of it,
wash 1t, crack its joints and rub it's
head with oil to "set" or Solder the
skull bones. 1t is then wrapped in a
tight bundle and it's lips are annoint-
ed with brandy to make it a full
Breton.
In Greece a mother before putting
her child in its cradle will turn around
before the fire three times, meanwhile
singing her favorite song to keep off
evil spirits.
The Spanish babes face is brushed
with a pine-tree bough to bring good
luck, and the Turkish mother loads
her little one with amulets as soon as
1t is born. and a small piece of mud,
stepped in hot water. previously pre-
pared by charms, is stuck On its fore
head.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
Treatment for Oily Hair
Dear Miss Doom:

Lear MISS DOOH.
Can you please give me a remedy that
will cure oily hair, also what will make
It fluffy? / thank you in advance,
CONSTANT READER.
You will find hat when you have
removed some of the oil from your
hair it will get fluffy without the use
of any powders, which are apt to
clog the pores and hinder the growth.
Nightly applications of a tonic COM
posed Of bay rum. foul ounces II
tincture Of cantharides, Two drains,
will help dry the hair and stimulate
Its growth.
Do not shampoo more than once
every three or four weeks, and use
tar soap, taking care to rinse all the
soap out before drying the hair.
An excess of oil is often caused by
An unhealthy condition of the system
and is difficult to control except by
internal treatment. For instance. a
person thus afflicted who suffers from
Indigestion or other internal ailments
must give her body proper nourish-
ment to bring it to a comparatively
normal state before local applications
will be effective.
Be careful hat your brushes and
combs are kept scrupulously clean.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
THE BRIDE AND HER GIFTS

have Just arrived? am the fortu-
nate recipient of many lovely gifts,
but none Is more admired than
yours. The thought that is reflect
ed In their brightness is i~ncerely
appreciated.
I hope that you will honor MS
very soon by seeing your gift In the
setting of s RE Fay yo eS@e'
MARY STONE.
Some brides display their gifts on
the day of the marriage and during
the reception. 1t is not good form
TO attach the cards of the donors.
The display will enable guests to
know If gifts have arrived and gives
great enjoyment to many. . 1t is a
custom hat is growing in favor to
have friends visit a few days before
to view the gifts; but in ordinary
households time is precious and what
ever spare moments there are should
be devoted to rest and complete re-
taxation for all concerned.
Unless prevented by illness the
bride should answer all gifts herself.
The task should not be delegated to
another, and above all 1t should lot
be postponed. Packages have n habit
of being lost and n giver has a right
to a polite, prompt reply. If a gift
has not been received the donor
should be able to trace it.
Every little remembrance should be
acknowledged. The crocheted dolly
Of the laundress will be as graciously
noticed as the handsome check from
q rich uncle.
Nothing shows the innate refine
ment. consideration and courtesy as
the little things in life.
And, after all, my dear friends. the
little things are the big things.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

your vitality is low you retire an
hour earlier and begin the day with
a cold sponge; that is, of course, If
year heart. is in a good condition.
Any organic trouble with that i'm
portant organ makes the shock of
the cold water dangerous.
Do you know one important thing
that you must avoid above all else?
That is dreading the approach of the
afternoon. You are letting your mind
become obsessed with the idea that
at a certain time you are going to be-
come sleepy until your condition
amounts to one of auto-hypnosis.
You must realize the great influence
mind has over matter and to what
a great extent our thoughts rule our
action. Now when your luncheon
hour is over just forget that it Is
afternoon and keep the idea before
you that you have just come from
home and are starting a new days
work, You will be surprised at the
feeling of freshness with which you
begin your afternoons tasks.
Expert advice is always good ana
you may find it beneficial to nave a
physician prescribe a tonic which VIII
meet the needs of your system. How
ever. l feel sure that my advice, foi-
lowed faithfully, will help you over
come the sleepy feeling.
Aren't you the same Business Girr'
who wrote Miss Poynter such a me
letter of appreciation? | REMEMBER
she was very proud of that note ana
intended to reasure it, but in showing
it to one of her coworkers it got lost'
much to her regret, before she mad an
opportunity of answering 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Just as soon as a bride-elect has
issued invitations she will find that
she is the recipient of gifts and she
must promptly and personally ac-
knowledge them by a graceful eX-
preston of thanks.
There are now procurable little
books i'm which to register the ar.
rival of gifts, stating the card in
closed, the store or city from which
they were sent. and checking off tho
reply. This simplifies matters and
gives q substantial record of the ar
rival and acknowledgment of pres
ents. You have no idea of how an
reliable ones memory can be at this
time of excitement.
Each little note should be brief and
free from a stilted set form. | do not
like to dictate an informal note, for,
after all, the sincere. expression of
your gratitude is yours and charac-
~teristic of you. However. here is I'M
that will serve as a guide:s
~ Elm Avenue.
June 20. 1912.
Dear Mrs. Nesbit:
VIII you accept my warmest
thanks for the beautiful glasses that
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
THE SUNSHADE

The sunshade seems to be a rock
upon which many a woman's good
taste hopelessly founders. Not only
does one often see uncomfortable
color mixtures, hut quite as often the
sunshade is held so u~ngracefully that
the whole effect is awkward and
clumsy. There ought to be classes
on s"How to Hold the ~Sunshade," and
nine women out of ten would bene
fit from the lessons, but as no enter
prising individual has originated the
idea | a only recommend a little
practise before a long mirror.
Also take note of the following: ID
See that you do not grasp the handle
as if it were an implement. of a
(2) DO not hold it too near the eel
ire of the handle nor too rear the
tip-both these faults are very COM
mon and give a most awkward APP
pearance. CD Don't use it as a walk
ing stick, nor. if it has a crook han
die, hang ii on your arm. q) Hold 1t
lightly and easily a little distance
from the top of the handle and at a
slightly slanting angle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
.. Daily Fashion Talks :.
FOR II WEE FOLK
BY MAY MANTON


No garment ever devised brings
greater comfort or happiness to the
little child than rompers. These are
pretty and attractive as well as prac-
tical. They perfectly protect the I'M
derclothing and the little one can
romp Inc play and enjoy himself
without restraint. In this case striped
galatea is trimmed with plain and the
effect is an excellent one; but for
really warm days chambrays, ging-
hams and even lawns are desirable,
and all sorts of pretty effects are OBJ
tanned without much labor. Blue
chambray with sleeve and neck edges
scalloped with white is very attrac-
tive. Striped and checked materials
are always pretty trimmed with plain
color or with the material cut on tho
bias. Cotton crepes are liked for
rompers. too. and they have the great
advantage of requiring no ironing.
Almost any simple material that will
endure hard usage is appropriate.
The mother who is providing a sum-
mer outfit will do we'll to include a
number of these. for in addition to
making the youngsters happy, they
relieve her of anxiety and care. The
model is a good one for both boys and
girls.
For the 4-year size the rompers
will require 35s yards of material 81.
3A yards Sc or rs yards A inches
wide, with n yard of material q
inches wide for the belt and trim.
ming. /
The May Manton pattern of the
rompers $500 is cut in sizes for chill
dren 2, 4 and 6 years of age. 1t will
be mailed to n address by the fash
ion department of this paper on re-
ceipt of 10 cents.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
HONEY HINTS
Anti-BoiI-Ove

huti-boii-OftTs
If you grease the inner rim OF a
kettle its contents will never boil
over.
No Burned Cakes.
If you find the oven too hot and
your cake commencing TO burn set a
pan of cold water in the oevn.
For Spices.
Keep your spices in glass jars with
screw tops. A glance will tell you
the contents.
Keeping Fish.
To keep fish never put one on top
OF the other. Wrap separately in a
clean cloth which has been wrung
out of cold salt water. Put on a dish
and keep on ice.
ChlIdren's Dresses.
Children's wash dresses should be
left open to the hem and basted by
hand from the packet to the bottom.
Pull hastings out when they are to
be Numbered and they can be ironed
more easiluy. A few stitches will
serve to close them each time.
Sewing Machine Cleaner.
In cleaning the sewing machine use
a bicycle pump. Bits Of lint and
thread can be blown out OF the works
very easily.
Washing Carpets.
Hang comforts and carpets across
the line when washing them. Moisten
oil Uartr GpilAI s,1a..Ar .,,I ,n.I. tt,.-.
with soap, and then wash with hose.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
That Tired Feeling
Mn dean Mis- nnon

My dear Miss Doom:
For the second time l have recourse
to your valued column for assistance.
Can york please tell me why it is that,
about 3 o'clec every day. | become SO
sleepy that | can hardly keep my eyes
open? I am in bed every night at 10 80.
and | never get up before $50 a. m. |
lead a very regular life. In fact am sys-
tematic about everything ! do. II looks
like a clear case of lazlness, but | as
sure you / am not lazy. because since |
have taken the position | now hold !
have been doing the work which before
required the efforts of two girls to ac-
complish. l.also might add that | walk
TO the Office every day. ! have only
noticed this horrible feeling for about
the last month, Maybe / should see n
doctor. However. ! decided to ask you
first, This sleepy feeling lasts for only
a half hour perhaps, but am becoming
SO worried about it that ] dread the ap.
proach of the afternoon. Thanking you
most kindly in advance and for your
courtesy in the past, | am,
A BUSINESS GIRL.
No, Business Girl, no one would
ever accuse you of laziness. Your
letter is a clear indication of the
earnestness and faithfulness with
which you undertake and complete
every task which comes in your daily
work.
The trouble is one with which
many of US are afflicted this time of
the year. Our bodies and minds,
which have worked steadily under
the stimulating cold of winter. crave
a little rest and recreation now that
the warm days of summer are here
and our vitality is at its lowest.
] want you to be very careful
about your midday meal. Vary your
winter diet to one that is composed
chiefly of fruits and vegetables, ca
pecially apples inc crisp lettuce. the
latter fixed into a dainty salad.
Another thing is to be sure to drink
plenty of water. As the fruits and
vegetables act as natural laxatives.
and bring about the desired results
In a far better way than could any
amount of oils and patented medi-
cines. so large quantities of water
taken between, not with, meals re-
moves other poisonous substances
from the body by means of the kid
neys.
Just as you feel the sleepy feeling
coming on take a glass of cold water.
battle the eyes and the forehead with
cold water, then stand in an upright
position before an open window and
inhale deeply through the nose and
exhale in the same way. Keep this
up for five minutes. This will give
you a fresh supply of oxygen, in
crease the number of red corpuscles
in the blood and dispel the drowsi-
ness.
1 would suggest, too, that now that
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
To Remove Lemonade Stains
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doon:
i. viii you please publish in your Eve
ming Star what will take a lemonade
stain out of a navy blue foulard and will
not fake the color out of the dress ?
Hoping to be favored with a reply, ! re-
main a CONSTANT READER.
The stain is probably the result of
discoloration caused by the acid or the
lemon. 1t will be very difficult to re-
move it, if, in fact, 1T can be done at
all. However, you might try spong-
ing the stain with chloroform or ether
and then touching it with weak am
monia water.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
To the Corse Payton STOCK
Company

Dear Miss Doom:
Using Thomas Moore's poem, which ap-
peared in Tuesdays paper as an en-
couragement / am sending in a little
verse of my own, dedicated to the Corse
PAXTON Stock Company, which | hope
YOU will find creditable enough to pub
l;sh in your column in the near future.
II is as follows:
Everyone raves about Mabel Browneil'
And we all love Cliff Stork just as well;
Then here's TO Mabel Estelle, honey
girl, 3
of her "nuf sed" my reads in a whirl;
And what's the matter with Van Sloan,
the little dear?
To honestly confess, were glad that mes
here;
While Harry Roche, he's such a honey,
Though sometimes(D very serious, often
acts just too funny;
But Sadie Radcliffe, with her mischievous
air
Is forever causing trouble, but is well
liked everywhere
And Fenwick, too. with his villainous
parts.
Makes us think he's horrld, but we love
him in our hearts;
As for Sterrett we cannot think of him
but we must smile,
To see him. | tell you, is certainly worth
while;
Marie Cunard comes next on the list you
can bet,
For she is one of the best ever seen yet;
Then Lillian Stuart, Ed Farrell and
Sorgham.
You see them but once, and simply adore
them;
And last. but not least. comes Livingston,
Well. all we can call him Is simply
Hon" u. ID.
/ am sure the members of the Corse
Payton Stock Company will apprecl-
ate your high o%pinionsof them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
BABY ~SUPERSTITIONS

In Roumania red ribbons are tied
keep them from harm, while Estho-
MAN children have scraps of asafoe-
tida attached to their necks for the
same purpose.
Children born at the period of the
new moon are believed by the Vosges
peasants to have their tongues bet
ter hung than others. while those born
at the last quarter are supposed to
have less eloquence but better reason
ing powers. A girl baby is always
%precocious when born during the wax
ing moon.
country is that 1t is very unlucky to
weigh the baby.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
LIGHT AND THE HAIR

The sunlight, which makes ones
winter wardrobe look shabby and
dowdy, also shows up ones hair at
its best or at its worst. Well-kept,
FURNISHED hair will glisten twice as
brightly in the sun. Even dark hair
which is carefully tended seems 10
have a CLINT of gold when brought
into a strong light. Neglected tresses
and dull, lanky hair. however, are
seer at a worse disadvantage than
usual when the summer sunchine
commences to find out their weak
points. An infusion of camomilue tea
makes a splendid shampoo at this
time of year. 1t has, Of course. most
effect upon fair hair. but 1t also
brings out the light and shade In
dark hair.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
INSANITY MERELY DISEASE

to an open court proceeding and hds
been formally and publicly declared
to be mentally unsound. The for
mer is full of nope and looks for
ward to early resuming his place in
business and society; the latter
broods over his change of legal
status, breads to meet his friends and
associates again. and when finally he
energies from the hospital finds a
permanent sentiment against %associa-
ton with one who has been at any
time pronounced insane"
When the spirit thai animates the
above becomes general the world will
get down to a basis upon which to
work intelligently for the eradication
of insanity just as it would work for
the eradication of any other disease.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
WHEN BAKING POTATOES

Use one of the new wire frames
that may be had for a few cents.
Stick the potatoes on little upright
points. The potatoes bake all over at
and you do not burn your fingers
in turning them owe or getting them
out, for you can put a dozen potatoes
on the frame and put it in the oven
just like any other pan.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

throat leoh Whittier. but viii also be
much more becoming to your face.
Divide your veil in half and throw
one edge over the rim of your hat.
Then take the very bottom edge and
pin tightly straight about your throat
at the back of your hair. Then bring
up Ghe ends and pin them On the
back of your hat,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
A German Newspaper
Dear Miss Doom !:

Dear MISS DOOH
Kindly notify me through your col
umns where ] can obtain a Vienna Ger
man newspaper. Thanking you for
same. D. .
I think YOU will be able to obtain
a copy by applying to the Inter
national News Company, So Duane
street. New York city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

A READER OF BOTH STARS
The suggestions to which o refer
were contained in a paid advertise
ment and therefore I cannot repeat
them in this column. If you will cul-
tivate the habit Of breathing deeply
and will massage for fifteen minutes
every night with cocoa butter you
will soon notice a marked improve
ment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
BY MAYBELLE MORTIMER.

Are you devoted to the collarless
gowns?
If you are, ! am sure yeit have
often been unhappy at the ugly ap-
pearance of your throat after you
had put on your veil.
There is a way Of putting on a veil
which will not only make your bare
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
MAY MANTON PATTERNS


Can be purchased at any May Manton
Agency, or will be sent by mail to any
address by the May Manton Pattern Com
pany, 100 Pacific street, Newark, N. ],
Write your address very plainly and al
ways specify size wanted.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

BY fastening our wells in this man.
ner you make a little bag owe our
face which does away with that
strained appearance of your features
when your veil is put or in the old
way.
Try it You will certainly be
pleased with the effect.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Hereafter no letter will be an :
swered unless accompanied by the .
name and address of the writer. ;
This is not for publication, but :
as an evidence of good faith o I
the part Of the sender. :
Write on only one side Of the :
paper. !
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
To Remove Paint Stains from
Buckskin
Dear Miss Doom

Dear Miss Doom:
Kindly tell me how paint can be re-
moved from white buckskin shoes.
A. W.
Sponge the stains with chloroform.
If 1t doesn't remove them at once 1t
will tighten them, and a few applica-
lions of the cleaning fluid which you
are in the habit of using will render
them scarcely noticeable.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

As a special for today while they
last women's, misses and girls sail
ors, ready-to-wear, and untrimmed
hats, valued at from so cents to 81,
will be sold at l.. S. Plaut G. Co.'S
for % cents each. Women's 16-button
pure white silk gloves, with double-
tipped fingers, valued at 81, are a
special for today and tomorrow for
SO cents a pair.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Steamer rugs in all the pretty
plaids and solid colors, fringed and
plain, are selling at Hahne Il Co.'S
for from 1915 to $3.50. Round jap
anese rush porch seats. 1S-inch size,
are selling for 3 cents each.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Steger & Sons, owing to their re-
moval, are also Offering exceptional
bargains, whereby from $50 to $3.50
can be saved on the purchase of up
right pianos and player-pianos.
Terms for upright pianos are as low
as So down and 81 per week, while
player-pianos are offered for $40 down
and 81 per week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21
TIMELY N
FOR SHOPPERS

For one week longer the Hallet &
Davis Piano Company will hold its
sale of accumulated stock of new
and slightly used pianos and player
pianos. The stock is varied and
large. and consists of many we'll
known makes. New uprights are
offered for as low as $165, and lev
eral used player-pianos. in good con-
dition, for $3.50, $500 to 1915, with the
easiest terms offered to all.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

In the muslin underwear sale which
is still continuing at the David
Straus. Co.'S, princess slips can be
bought at the special prices of SO
cents and SIPS each, and combina-
tions for the special prices of 40
cents. 81 cents, 81 cents and $h.24
naab
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Extra large oak wash-stands, in
swell front styles, valued at 81. can
be bought at Dwyer & Co.'s for $2.49.
Window shades, III white, tan and
green, size 3 by 6 feet, with limit of
four to a customer, valued at 60
cents, can be bought for 10 cents
each.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-06-21

Among the bargains for house
keepers to be found in the basement
ar l.. Bamberger & Co.'S for today
only, are coffee mills, usually sold for
60 cents, which are a special at AZ
cents each. Roll-top bread and cake
boxes in white or brown painted tin
usually sold for rs cents, are a spe-
cial at 40 cents each.