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She made hit with Mr.. j. instantly.

She made a hit with Mr.. j. Instantly.
a minute. Husband like, he explained
to Mrs. Justwed later that no was
"jollying her along" solely to secure
better service for the--ahem--entire
party!
Mrs. ]. even agreed that such mag
nanimity was indeed commenda BILE
but inquired innocently II he didn't
think a man had to possess a pretty
big bump Of conoeit to imagine his
presence could produce that effect
upon a woman who sees n hundred or
so men every day! Whereupon-but
that was the aftermath, not the in
cident.
Come this way, please" said the
pretty guide to the party as a whole,
in quite her most official tone. Nor
did she cease at any time to be Of
fetal: the other was entirely on Mr..
Justwed's part. None Of them ever
do.
Certainly" answered Mr.. j.. TAX
ing the request entirely to himself.
And he placed himself directly at her
side as she led them down the long
corridor.
When she showed them a case Of
dies from which money 10 printed Mr..
J. was right at her elbow with a
dozen or more question:. And when
she then led them to an elevator to
DO lifted to the floor on which the
printing Is done who was It stood
aside gallantly and insisted that she
enter before he did? Who? Why
Homer Justwed. to be sure!
He wanted TO know all about the
ink. How IT was made. why 1t wal
green, did 1t permanently stain the
/ fingers, could 1t be manufactured By
any one except Uncle Sam? To al
his queries the guide gave him cour-
teous, pleasant, formal answers
that's what she was paid to do!
Then he - self-constituted spokes
man for the party-evinced extreme
interest in her work. Was 1t tire
some? How long were her hours
How many guides were employed
Did she ever have freak" people t
deal with? What--some fresh ones
too? Well, we'll!
That proved too much for Mrs. ].
who had followed along quietly with
the rest of the party all the while
She bit her lip. ground her heel in the
floor and vowed TO get even with
Mr.. J.
Then the fair guide led the, to the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
Fashion Notes
= HE art Of dressing we'll coosaat

- HE art Of DRESSING we'll consists
chiefly in choosing from among
- the numerous styles which are
offered for confederation something
that Will suit the individuality Of the
wearer.
With a couple of tub fyooks tho sri
with q moderate dress allowance v1n
always be we'll attired On Summer
norningR and II these aso kept sty4ut-
" for outdoor wear 1t - nstooka,fue
how long they viii keep fresh snd
they save tho afternoon fSou,w TN
mensely. A smarter version Of The
cotton frook b In mercerised sateen
foulard, which comes in DUH paGtel
blues and srays made with q botsro
top and hem of self-cofor. which look
exactly like foulards.
Silk covered hairpins are a novelty
and have the great advantage Of not
slipping out Of the hair. They a.
made in eight shades-grey, auburn.
two shades Of golden and four zhadeG
of brown. They are becoming more
popular every day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
Marking the Brides Linen

should be about two inches in length.
In most instances pillow slips are
marked to match the sheets, in let
tiers from one inch to one and one
half inches In length. 1t Is a rule to
mark sideboard cloths with letters
from one to two inches in length. The
letters are placed in such a manner
that they may be seen on the side
board. They may be located at one
end and half way across the cloth.
If the sideboard cloth Is decorated
with embroidery OF the eyelet variety
the initial can be worked-in the same
way. using a similar stitch-small
eyelets and seed stitches.
Many brides Of the season have
taken up a new manner OF marking
the household linen-that Of working
she letters out on firm, white net
This plan Is very decorative one
and is not at all hard to do. In the
first place the initial to be embr old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
Shields for the
KimonO Sleeve

EVERY woman has expevienced
the difficulty Of inserting Dress
~ shields In q kimono sleeved
blouse or bodice. The shields simply
VIII not lie fiat. even when sewed fast
in several pia ces, and the drowning Of
the sewed in shield Is sure to spoil
the effect Of the outside Of the blouse.
A resourcgfui little woman has hit
upon clever idea. She takes odd
lingerie blouses that have begun to
show signs OF wear around the shoul-
ders: cuts off the sleeves above the
elbow and removes the eoiiar, cut
ting away the blouse at the top me
q corset cover. In this lingerie sip
she sews the shield securely and the
outer blouse is protected without be-
ing pulled or Drawn by having q
shield sewed to It's fabric.
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cred is stamped on the linen and
backed by the net. Then the thread
Is taken very carefully around the
angles of the letters. and then the
linen is cut carefully away. All edges
are buttonholed down to the linen,
leaving transparent letter outlined
with very heavy buttonholins. The
edges Of the net are trimmed away
when the work Is finished.
In order to make the whole more
effective, q good plan Is TO elnbroide1
small wreath or spray about the
letters.
Regarding the proper initials fo1
the household linen. 1t might be said
that the brides initials should be
placed on almost all of her posses.
sions. especially those received before
her wedding. She should not forge,
that her maiden initials should bs
placed even on her going away trunk
and suitcase.
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Bosses always. In some strange fash-
ion. have a sort Of "hunch" when an
employe enters to talk about some
thing other than the FIRMS welfare!
II he doesn't ask you to have a seat
don't sit down Not out OF bashful-
ness or to avoid appearing presum-
ing-not bit Of II! But don't sit
down. Horace, for the simple reason
that az long as you are standing the
Boss sort Of feels your presence in
the room and Is cognizant that you
are waiting for him to finish 1t
Kind Of gets on his nerves. you see,
and. though he might not admit 1t,
makes him hurry bit in turning
around In his chair and exclaiming,
well, Sir"
And when he does, Horace, be sure
he doesn't find you gazing around the
room. Let him catch you with your
eyes looking straight into his. He
hasn't the inclination then, somehow,
TO add. well. what do you WANT"
Tell him your story quietly and
briefly. but do not hesitate to present
your cause completely. even though
he interrupts you and expresses a
desire to close the incident. Don't let
him bluff you out in that fashion.
Stick to your guns. but do not feel
called upon to wave red flag!
In speaking, take good care to see
that your gaze does not waver and
fall before his. This does not mean
that you must stare him out Of
countenance nor regard him bellig-
erently; but it does mean that your
look must not be apologize or waver-
Ing. Glance aside every now and
then, Tor your eyes naturally demand
that rest, but look straight at him
when you reach a point in your re-
marks that needs emphasis. You will
also find that 1t will be exceedingly
disconcerting to him to find your gaze
fastened not exactly on his eyes but
between them. at the base of his nose
Why? We don't know exactly, but
certain practical psychologists say II
is so.
The above. Horace, are Given merely
as suggestions. Enthusiasts say they
; work like a charm with either your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

~ REAT care should be exer-
IL cised In the bathing of the
" baby. The bath usually con-
~ sists Of an application Of olive
oil. and as soon as the baby Is born
1t is wrapped warmly in a soft blan-
ket. During the oilins process, only
one portion Of the tiny body is ex-
posed to the air at o time. In this
way chilling Is avoided. Only one or
two tablespoonfuls Of olive oil are
necessary for the bath. This 70
slightly warmed and is applied to the
skin with soft cloth. Then It IL
wiped off with another soft cloth. and
the skin Is found to be clear and
clean. For the first few days Of its
ltfo the baby should be oiled every
morning. and the eyes treated with q
boric acid solution. When King Baby
b two weeks old he may be given a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
z Few HeISful Moments
Mi%ia %h4"Ga< There" Club
Seeing the Boss.

10 HERE'S way to see the Boss.
a Horace, and a way not to--if
~ you're asking him for some
WsS such trifle. for instance, as a
raise in salary or three-day leave
Of absence that isn't deducted from
your regular vacation. 1t may seem
IA doubtful subject upon which to
wax loauacious but, believe us, much
Of the outcome Of your little trip de-
ponds upon the way in which he is
approached.
Now this isn't hypnotism, nor mes
nierism, nor even plain mind reading,
but Yours Truly wants to state right
here that you've got to go to him
knowing your own mind and belieV-
ing that what you are asking Tor Is
not only coming to you, but Is com
ing quick! How In the world do you
expect to be able to convince him II.
in your own mind, you arc weak and
wobbly and ready to throw up the
sponge at the first yawp of dlsap-
prevail he emits? You simply can't
and that's all there is to it, You've
got to march right in and beard the
old lion In his den
iAiS hONsii iiitdIl, HOWcNcip 'hos
you must "get gay with him or hand
him out a line of "back-talk" thatll
lift him right up, swivel-chair and
all, unless the latter happens to be
nailed down. No indeed. Horace. such
line Of procedure can never get you
anything. But you must be firm
In your own mind and in the state
ments you make to him. OF course
he's not going to consent without put
ting up a howl about 1t. And you
,an bet your last dollar, 30. that he
isn't going to come across unless he
Is made to see that he has to. Bosses
ren't made that way these days!
Here are few little pointers thai
may sound great deal like pure
and unadulterated buncombe-or like
collection of real, dippy dope. But
they aren't, Horace. for a number OF
psychologists back them up. To be-
gin with the Boss is almost sure t.
be busy at his desk when you entel
the room. He merely glances up a
YOU sharply and returns to his work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
Comfort for Aviators

N ERHAPS the most striking novel
ty at the International Aeroplane
y Exhibition in Paris was a So
called Limousine" It Is a large mon
oplane, fitted with mahogany body.
of an automobile. The aerial chauf-
feur sits in front. while inside are
four upholstered seats for passengers.
There are doors on each side, and the
inside Is padded and lined With air
cushions to break the shock In case Of
abrupt landing. 1t Is a curious looat-
ing machine and attracted great at
tention at the exhibit.
1t Is claimed to be the most definite
step In the improvement OF the aero
plano for the transportation Of pas
sengers. 1t was tested recently at
Etampes, and appears to have been
entirely successful. All Of the latest
French aeroplanes show great I'M
provement In respect to the protec-
ton and comfort Of the aviator. and
in the contests for military machines
most governments now require not
only comfortable seats. but cases IN
which to carry tools and a variety Of
parts, as we'll as compass. ther-
mometer and maps. and In some cases.
the installation of O wireless tele-
graphic apparatus.
->>-)-s>----
Physicians claim the apple Is one
of the best brain foods 1t has more
phosphoric acid In easily digested
shape than any other fruit.
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tub bath every morning. But the tub
bath should be avoided for a longer
time In case the baby Is poorly nour-
ished, the olive oil baths being kept
UP for a longer time.
A beby,s stomach is a very delicate
instrument, as most mothers have
discovered. and thus there Is a neces-
sity for a strict diet. The very young
baby IL unab BILE to digest much except
milk, and II the stomach is con-
stantly imposed upon BY being forced
to take foreign substances. It rebels
and will never do its work properly.
Improper food often causes sickness
and death. while In other cases the
stomach may be permanently injured.
Until baby 10 fully a year old, II
should live almost entirely on good,
pure milk.
oh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

French windows opening from dining
room and living room. This makes
tho piazza more private and admits of
the sunshine to tho front living room
and also makes better looking house
from the outside.
There are three rooms on the f,rst
floor. with large living room II It.
bv 10 IT. 8 In. dining room Q IT. by
70 IT,, with a kitchen 10 IT. by ~ #.
On the second floor are two bed
rooms with good closets and bath
room. The floors In the first story are
red oak, In the second story BIRCH
and the castings and doors through
out are washington FIR stained dark
Mission.
This cottage is thoroughly we'll
built. sheathed and double nansrad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
Wonderful Soda Lake

~ HE Soda Lake of East Africa.
which 1t is proposed to reach BY
~ extending the Uganda railroad a
few miles. has an area of about twenty
square miles. A bore-hole to tho
depth of about nine feet has passed
through only solid cryStalized soda.
and the actual depth Is much greater
in places, but on the assumption that
this depth Is the average over tho
entire area. 1t Is estimated that the
total amount OF soda Ia 200, 100000
tons, Several we'll defined layers
the upper ono ten inches in thickness
have been noted. When q block 10
out out, the hole rapidly fills, and It
Is thought continuous mining could
be carried on at single point for
long time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

connection between the making
OF money and little domestic
- squabbie seems scarcely EVIL
dent Oh. no. not making in the sense
of earning-for, ye gods and little
fishes. aren't nearly all domestic mis-
Understandings based upon that
faot!--but in the sense OF actually
manufacturing money. The Justweds
found the connection the other day
while sight-seeing in the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing at Washing
ton whittier, you recall, they had gone
for q little Springtime jaunt
Not that money itself nor the maxi
ing Of 1t was responsible for the little
difYerence-oh, no. 1t must have been
Mr.. Justwed's - we'll - natural mar
ried-man perverseness. At least, Mrs.
| J. is of that opinion. In addition.
she felt thoroughly justified in dem
onstrating for his benefit the truth
Of the old adage. whats sauce for
the goose is sauce for the gander."
For the convenience Of tourists in
the Capital of the Nation and to pre-
vent theft by visitors they have a
corps Of trained guides at the Bureau
to pilot them around the building
and explain the many interesting
phases Of the making of our paper
currency. Parties Of a dozen or so
are led by guide--always woman
through the rooms where the dies
are engraved. where the printing is
done. where the money is counted
and where it Ia packed in special
boxes to be carried to the Treasury.
The guides are, naturally, only human
and their explanations can be either
perfunctory or extremely enlighten-
ing. Much depends upon their frame
of mind and the people in their re-
sDective parties though to he sure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

GEe several HuCSliOHo ''As
arise. She may be at loss as to just
what initials to place on the linen;
she may not know the correct size
letters to use on the various pieces, or
where to place them. These problems
have been confronting June brides for
years and years, and often it takes
considerable delving to bring out the
desired facts.
1t is the custom to always mark
brides linen with the initials Of
her maiden name. OF course. 1t is
possible that fashions may change
although never NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the size or the placing Of tho letters
but the rule Of using the brides ini-
tails has never been altered, and
probably never will be. She may use
one or two, just as she pleases; but
she should use neither letter of her
new name. Through tho ages it has
been the custom to place the initials
Of The maiden name on all linen, for
tn simple reason that whilc the linen
is being prepared the maid still retains
that name. She has not taken up her
married name, and therefore the linen
j. really given TO her While she is un-
n rricd.
AT present the letters Of n table
cloth should he approximately two
inches in length, and the letter should
come just within the edge OF The ia
bla on a square cloth til, initial
should he placed at one corner. but
almost any location will answer for
the round cloth. Napkins are always
marked in ono corner, usually about
three inches from the edge. with the
letters about three-quarters Of an inch
in length. Sheets are always marked
on the upper edge, in the center, three
inches from the hem, and the letters
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
FOR KITCHEN APRONS.

TH HEN making aprons for kitchen
wear 1t Is good plan to put
w an extra thickness Of the ma
terial Just across the front below the
waist, as this part of the garment re-
cetves the greatest wear. Then, when
the outside becomes thin, there Ia the
patch all ready and faded to the same
shade az the apron. This plan can
also be carried out to advantage when
making sleeves for childreu's dresses.
as the little elbows soon come
through
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

quantities, since he was cashier Of O
bank in his home town. But, he 40
knowledged. this beat anything ne had
ever seen before.
Was any of 1t ever stolen? What
every single bit OF paper, printed and
imprinted. had to be- accounted fol
each night before any Of the employees
were allowed to leave the building
Well, well-that was indeed worse
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12
LONG-DISTANCE HEARING.

~ HE caunonade OF Florence was
heard beyond Leghorn. about
~ fifty-six miles OFF; that Of 0enoe
one hundred miles off. In 176a the
cannon Of Mayence was heard at Ttm-
beck, a village one hundred and forty
eight miles off. When the English
landed in Egypt the artng was Din.
tinctly heard one hundred and thirty
miles away. In 1909 the booming;
Of the cannon in Heligoland reached
Hanover. which Is one hundred and
fffty-seven miles distant. The noiDec
produced by an eruption of Mount
cotopaxi, in South America, in ifA%
are said to have been heard at a dis
lance Of six hundred miles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

and, in the vernacular, start some
thing" He did--from the minute he
saw the guide detailed to conduct the
party Of which the Justweds were in
terested spectators.
She was an exceedingly fetching
guide. She wasn't old and she hadn't
been In the Government service long
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

each. through 30 frequent repetition,
can cover the subject by rote without
even thinking about 1t.
AS usual, Mr.. Justwed must needs
make himself little different from
the rest Of the party, assume a por-
ton of the management OF the affair
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

/ enough to show the unmistakable
earmarlts of the grind Of 1t all. She
was pretty. dainty. stylish--what you
will. The point iH, she made a hit
with Mr.. J. instantly.
But this is Just between US two, for.
naturally, Mr.. ]. wouldn't admit It for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

on the outside and sided up to the
top of the first story windows and
above shingled. and the walls are back
plastered and plastered on the inside.
making a warm house. There Is q
full basement with cement floor.
This Ia a modified form of house
that has been built many times and
Is very much liked. This cottage will
look very dainty II the lower portion
Is painted In a light cream color with
white sash. the shingles on tho upper
portion of the walls stained brown,
and the roof shingles stained brown
with more Of a red tone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

Boss or. for that matter. with any
one whom you are seeking to con-
vince OF the worthiness Of a certain
project. The next time you have CO.
casion. why not try them? They
may work. you know-if you get them
In before the Boss klqlsA NON out!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

room in which the pages Of printed
bundled ready for delivery to the
Treasury Department. Mr.. J. at once
became an animated Interrogation
mark. He explained that he was 40.
customed to seeing money In large
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

Parafflne paper can be used to pol
ish irons It Is also a good lining for
|Cako tins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

The Turkish government recently
established wireless telegraphy on
eleven warships and installed q land
station,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

~HE small cottage shown In our
illustration Is 20 It. wide by "a
IT, deep. with a piazza extended
- on the left side that IL 8 II. wide
by 20 It. long. This makes a very pretty
cottage, homelike In appearance and
having many conveniences suitable
for small family.
Tho feature Of the piazza at the
side Is an attractive one, with long
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-09-12

? - HEN a bride starts work on
r. her household linen-the
4 IL process OF marking - there
W are several questions that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.


The Boston journal says there should
be change In the cabinet-placing Banks
in the place of Stanton. It SAYS that
other changes could be made that would
prove beneficial The Bangoreans
win soon receive $1,000 in currency from
the secretary of the treasury for distribu-
ton. like distribution is to be made
in several other New England cities
Portland Daily Advertiser, Nov. u, NO.
+ T. +. Sanborn, superintendent OF the
Portland division of the Maine Central,
with the approval of the vice president
and general manager has appointed y,
NJ Mclaughlin assistant superintendent
of the division with office at Wateryillef
to succeed e. Ha Priest, who has reF
signed. F. Q,oNood of Portland Is APP
pointed superintendent of the same d.
vision with Office in Portland Mr., san
born as superintendent of the Portland
Terminal Co has appointed c. II. Priest
assistant superintendent with office at 4sS
Commercial street, Portland, TO succeed
J. j. Negley, who has resigned. The ap-
pointments become effective next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

irving c. Horner, 10. employed by w.
H. Howard of 405 Brighton avenue, Port
land, was seriously injured, Tuesday
night, when struck by an unknown au-
tomobile just as he stepbed from street
car in front Of Mr. Ho~ards residence.
Horner is in serioiis CONDITION. W'ednes-
day He was uncohseious when picked
from the ditch on the side OF the road
by the metorman and conductor of an
inbound car. The automobile which
struck Horner did not stop and Horner
cannot remember what happened after
he stepped from the step of tile eat from
Portland.
Edwin Ashworth. As years of age, of
Ellsworth. committed suicide. Tuesday
evening, by shooting himself through the
heart with shotgun He attempted sui
eide some few weeks ago by cutting his
wrist but was discovered before he had
done much damage. Mr.. Ashworth was
born in England and came to, this ceun-
try when quite young. For a number
of years he had been employed as n
quarryman at Sullivan. He was consid-
cred a man of good habits and was well
liked. A widow and four children sur
vive.