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The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
CORRECT WAY TO
CLEAN FINE CHINA
Wood Ashes VIII Sometimes Re.
store Stained China.

Every hostess takes pride in her china
and delights IN adding pretty pieces.
such as sandwich plate, cracker and
cheese trays and an the other little
articles which are so useful at times.
But care OF this fine china is almost
an art. for II is delicate and requires
close attention in the cleaning.
In the first place. no matter what had
been in the dishes very hot water should
never be used. since the heat viii crack
the surface and the glazed finish VIII
break up into many smsn lines.
In china which has raised or OPEN
work pattern. brush should be used.
since cloth cannot reach into the inter-
stices, which win soon begin to blacken.
In rare cases, when the china Is stained
from acid IN fruit. or other food. il may
be restored TO its original color by the
application Of soft wood ashes, while
dry salt Is also used by many house
keepers.
This, however, will not remove stain
caused by certain medicines. nor the red
dish color which appears In the cracks
OF used china This can only be re-
moved with muriatic acid. and II the
china has been fred 1t win not harm
the decorations.
The acid is applied with camers hair
brush.
Cut glass should be washed in warm.
soapy water, and IL is q good plan to
place a Turkish towel at the bottom or
the pan to prevent scratching.
The soap should be applied with a soft
brush and the glass rinsed in cold water
TO which has been added a little vinegar.
The glass should then be dried on a soft
towel and a final polish given with e.
dry brush.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
CASE or THREADED
NEEDLES USEFUL
Makes Specially Nice Gift for
Woman Who Travels.

The woman who travels will appreclate
needle-ease all ready equipped with
threaded needles Three-quarters OF a
yard OF fancy ribbon ~ inches wide. two
strips OF flannel fifteen inches long and
two inches wide and three-Qusrters OF q
yard OF baby ribbon are required in the
making OF such a case.
Cover two pieces OF cardboard three
inches long and two and one-half inches
wide with ribbon Whip them together
around the edges. and TO one edge sew
the long piece Of ribbon and the two
strips Of flannel. Pink the edges OF the
flannel so II viii not fray. and through
the entire length run a dozen needles
threaded with double silk and cotton OF
various colors. letting the needles be at
the end OF the flannel nearest the card
board.
Stick pins into each side Of the covered
cardboard. and to the flannel strips with
their ribbon covering wind around and
around the cardboard and fasten by tying
with piece Of baby ribbon sewed to the
broad ribbon three inches from the end.
Another handy little case for needles
and pins can be made from the top OF
an old Kid evening glove. Cut a straight
piece OF kid three and one-half inches
long and two inches wide and piece OF
soft satin the same size. Turn in the
edges OF The satin and featherstitch with
self-coIored silk. Attach 4 nttie pocket
to one end by stitching a piece Of satin
one inch wide to the lining satin and
stitch all securely 10 the hid covering.
Stick pins. safety pins. and needles into
the satin and slip in the pocket two little
cardboard bobbins wound with black and
white thread. Fold the case over in three
parts and fasten with a glove snap or
tie with ribbon.
as desired or the covering can be OF heavy
silk. brocade. or linen embroidered with
any dainty design.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
Pie From Canned Apples.

We are using canned apples for pies
at this time OF the year and finding
them somewhat insipld. devised the toI-
lowing recipe. which is delicious: Stew
the apples. reducing them to the Jon
sistency of unstrained apple sauce.
Sweeten with sugar 20 taste. ADD nut
meg, little butter, and one tablespoon
corn starch mixed with cold water to
each pie. Line deep pie plate with
good crust, turn n, the hot apple hIling,
and bake in a moderate oven three
quarters Of an hour. OF course. a me-
Eingue can be adeed to the top II de-
sired.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
SIXTY YEARS AGO.
tPublished b. reques..I /


oldadome, standing on the HILL
looked but hing
fell Of
And the house to
The happy hours
thoughts OF chfldhoods
creeping locks the
And few left who played with
] beneath the shade
standing
with pants rolled high summers
drenching clothes
shy
when with string
The stream is just clear, John the
As in the days when weswere boys sixty
The meadows green. we did 20
To rabbits trap at early fields
The old mill pond is Just the
old
The old mill ruined
The stream has dwndled
The old grist mill is silent erumbng sure SLOW
The old bridge, with century wfhstood
The force of winters stormy blasts the
Beneath its arch. the slippery slide
Or CLASSY surface ska
Or scapng sting of insects
Round this bridge and mill 1
The memories Of chidhoods days. OF sixty
old church stands
But the of Friends worspd passed
The old schoohouse Just the disappeared view
Few are the scholars left John. excepting you
Her thee" and thou in
strollng through
To read the names OF loved John
A.
With APOLOGIES to the author of Twenty Ago"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
Asparagus and tt, Sauces.

Asparagus should be cleaned with
care. quickly washed. tied into faggots
and cooked in plenty of salted water
II Is equally good hot or cold. In case
you wish to serve 1t cold. good sim
pie vinaigrette sauce already described
may be served with It.
favorite sauce to serve with hot
asparagus is Sauce Hoilandaise." A
simple way OF preparing this sauce is
as follows: Boil down a small glass of
vinegar with as much water ana a
pinch OF salt. Then remove TO the cor
ner OF the fire and throw in four yoIks
Of eggs. Beat up vigorously to mix the
yolk thoroughly. Then thicken with
about half a pound OF melted butter.
dropping In from time TO time a drca
OF vinegar. Keep the sauce in a warm
condition during the latter part OF this
operation.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
sOupe Aux Poireaux, or Leek Soup.

Finely mince the white OF four medium
sized leeks. Put this into a stew pan
with one ounce Of butter and stew gently
for quarter OF an hour. Then add three
medium-sized quartered potatoes cut into
discs (roundels) the thickness OF 5O-cent
pieces. Moisten with one pint Of white
consomme. Add the necessary quantity
OF salt and set to cook gently.
When about to serve finish the soup
with one pint of boiled milk, and one
and one-half ounces OF butter; pour Il
Into the soup-tureen and add twelve
small bread dice fried in butter.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
CHILD SHOULD BE RULED
BY LOVE, NOT BY FEAR
Physician Explains Effects on Growing Youth of
Night TenorS, and Urges Parents to Care
fully Select Nurses

of the tramcars and motors pass.az ops-
side his open window. II was all q very
simple substitution, but It was the pre-
vention OF what might have become q
serious fear-psychosis II inJudiciousIy
handled.
Fear IL SIavIsh.
The service rendered by fear IS serviIe,
slavish. and wanting in all the elements
Of truth, and is only calculated to bring
out the worst qualities OF human nature
LongfeIlow says: Fear is the virtue OF
slaves, but the heart that Ioveth is win
ing" Fear invariably produces restless
sleep in children. for they nave not the
power OF reasoning their fears away.
Children should never go to bed unhappy.
Good. sound sleep Is essential for health.
especially in children. Suggestions to
children should be indirect and positive.
Generally speaking, negative suggestions
ale dangerous.
Parents should remember that sugges-
lions are conveyed to their children not
alone by their words. but by their acts,
by their facial expression. and by the ex-
presson OF the eye.
Generally speaking ch.lcrpa are far more
suggestible than adults. Nurses should
be selected with utmost cEre. Some nurses
produce IN children q cegree OF fear
which requires years 70 eradicate. Cnn-
dren should not be allowed TO associate
with nurses whose eyes betot<sn cruel d,$-
positions or bad tempers.
The soul shines through sae eyes"
Children are very ksen-sighted, ana
their powers OF perception are far
greater than most parents realize; there
fore mental images. both good and bad,
are easily formed. Much mischief Is
often, caused by the character Of TIE
conversations Of nurses and their asso-
ciates.
The writer has known many vicious
habits TO be created in children through
their association with poorly selected
nurses.
n solid happineAs ue prize
Within our breast this jeTasl lies,
And they are fools who ruam
The world has nothing to bestOw:
From our own selTeS cur joys must hoE,
And that dear hut-Our home
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
Chicken GombO or 0kra Soup.

The following quantities are calculated
for six persons;
Fry one medium-sized onion in two
ounces of butter. without letting il ac-
quire any color. Add one-qnarter Of a
pound of fresh. lean bacon or raw ham
cut into medium-si1ed dice; fry few
minutes and add about one pound of
boned chicken meat cut into large dice
Let these Ingredients stlffen well; sake
care to stir fairly oftsn and niolslen
with two quartS OF white chicken con
somme. Boil Snd set &C cook gently for
twenty or twSn.y-iive minutes. with lid
on. Now add about one-half pound Of
peeled gombo cut in coarse slices. and
three or four medsum-sized tomatoes
peeled. chopped up. and with their seeds
removed. when the Ecmbos are well
cooked carefully remove all grease from
the preparation. Test the, seasoning, and
II desired add a few drops OF worces-
tershire sauce. Garnish the soup with
two or three tablespoonfris OF plainly
cooked rice.
This Is a very delicious bat expensive
soup.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS
SEEN N JEWELS

Among the gifts on display at the
recent weddings were marvellous jewels.
apparently fresh from the cayerns of
Aladdin.
Il II worth noticing how exclusive
women of fashion are becoming in their
taste for precious stones.
The latest designs in jewelry are re-
msrkably fine and demonstrate the
greatest achievements Of the jewelers.
A few women brave the superstition
associated with the opal and wear It In
preference to any other jewel
The pure, soulful beauty Of the pearl
appeals to a great majority.
These moody treasures of the sea pine
away and finally become lifeless upon
some persons. while they live and daily
gain beauty when worn by others
Diamonds stin enslave a few. but 20
the subtle minded they have lost their
attraction.
One sometimes sees q glorious display
of these dazzling gems and Is forced to
admire their regal splendor.
There are 50 few occasions where Il Is
considered perfectly good taste to wear
a profusion of these jewels that Il seems
a wanton waste OF money to purchase
any great number Of these expensive
stones.
beryl IS much IN baVor Al present. and
the fashion some women affect by wear
Ing single uncut ruby, emerald, or sap
phire Is much admired.
These stones are set in a narrow band
OF gold or platinum.
Sometimes these rare stones are set In
pins, and cleaning among fine laces. ex-
press the most refined and artistic taste.
The best taste in dress of any form
entails a perfect simplicity. This Is
eventually bound to become the cult OF
the really smart woman.
This means beautiful material OF one
variety to fashion a gown; lovely jewels.
but only one or two worn with a single
toilette; a simple hat. but every detail
In absolute harmony-the tout ensemble
expressing Perfection Of line and color
ing.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
A POEM THAT HAS HELPED


mel
the Departh
part OF the
mill Brook Mr.
kindly
beautifully Illustrated
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
BLIND HYMN WRITER SENDS
A MESSAGE TO WOMEN
She Says: Keep Your Mind Bright and Cheerful and
Happy and Then You Will Realize the Joy
of Living to Its Fullest Extent"

many a seeing life come to It's closing
days with the word -'unheppiness'. writ
ten over all It's pages
On her ninetieth birthday Mrs. Van
Alstyne told her friends she would live
to the ripe old age Of 103. and added that
she felt good for many more.
The world has need of her CHEEKY, low
ing brightness. and the great host OF
friends drawn to her by the hymns IA
nniiiar these many years are wishing her
many happy returns"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
0ld.fashioned Rice Puddine.

o. quart milk, two tablespoonfuls Of
rice, four tablespoonfuls OF sugar one
half teaspoonfuIs Of salt. one-oeiarter tea
spoonful Of grated nutmeg win be needed
for this recipe. Wash rice through sey-
eral waters. add the milk and salt, put
into slow oven. stir quite often When
It Is begins TO thicken add the sugar and
stir under once more; return 10 the oven
and brown.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10

After the bread rs mixed and moIded
grease the mixing pan IN which II is 70
stand while rising. and the ease with
which Il can be taken from the pan when
making into 10aves VIII be a pleasant
.eatuIe OF tne "ork. fiease oont fan TO
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
WeddlnE Qnertlona.

A.. 3. At-fii Il Is not customary for the
hrida lp zee the bridegroom on the we'd
ding day until she meets him az the altar
~ 1hs bride IL yeiled and q dressed
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10

4 pinch Of salt thrown into the conss
pot VIII improve the favor OF the cOfree.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
Ginger Beer.

r. NcL.-Following is the requested
recipe for ginger beer:
One bottle jamaica ginger extract
One ounce cream tartar.
Six quarts water.
One pound sugar.
stir until the sugar is melted: then put
IN the sgrated peel OF Iemon and heat
until blood warm. Add q tablespoonful
OF brewers yeast sim we'll and bottle,
wiring down the corks II will be nc for
use In four days. This Is a refreshing
and healthf1l beveraee when mixed with
pounded iee IN bot weather
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
wIsAes she Were = Man.

Miss C. L-Give up wishing you were
a man. You know fun wei that when all
Is said and done you really do not want
70 be one. Be glad that you are a woman.
More than that. rejoice that you are enc.
The business girl Of to-day has won for
herself q distinct and dignihed position.
She Is no longer an experiment. She Is
necessity. Business demands OF her r.
tain things. But Il does not ask her 10
give up her femininity nor does II want
her to DO so. The secret OF all succsys
IN the money making world Hes in hari
work. not IN forgetting you are q woman
and trying to be a good fellow.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10

in white-full dress-day ecr evening
Gloves need not be worn in the church
The bridesmaids provide their own out.
nj unless the bride asks them to dress
In style Of her own selection. In this
case she supplies the outfit.
% The extent Of girls trousseau de.
pends upon her means and taste. The
girl IN moderate financial circumstances
can usually arrange to have a half dozen
sets In the lingerie line, the same num-
Der Of gloves, three or four pairs OF
shoes, her wedding gown, and for the lall
wedding tailored gown in good style. a
SIX frock for afternoon wear, tive even
ing dresses, a white serge suit, and
plenty Of waists, both for everyday
wear and for more dressy occasions. The
girl who Is going 10 keep house should
provide herself with at least four dainty
and attractive house frocks OF gingham.
pretty little aprons, and whatever else
her taste dictates and her pocketbook
allows.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
vaIue OF Clothes,

Enthusiastically in applying for a jot
the most efficient looking among the ap.
plicants WIN get IT. Few busy employers
in big cities bother 10 have more than
one Interview with the girls they are
going TO employ. so you can see the neces-
sity on the personal impression you give
them. Be careful not to overdo the dress
part. Remember there Is a distinct line.
Clothes are an important consideration
IN the nrst interview. cannot help you
out In regard TO your debating topic. The
librarian at the reference room OF the
public library will gladly give you the in
formation you wish.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10

Constant Friend-Any reliable book
dealer can tell you whether or not the
story to which you refer vas ever pub
Bshed in book form.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
An Address Urgently Asked.

Bshed in book form.
An Address Urgently Asked.
Following is letter received from a
reader. which viii make its own re-
quest:
Dear Mrs. Manz: May / ask you to
try once more to secure for me the name
and address OF the lady who wrote to
you last summer Of the immediate re-
suits she obtained 10 prayer and how she
secured them2
Ny husband is slowly fading away,
and l feel that II / might only see and
have a talk with the lady referred to
that he might be cured just as her hus-
band was.
Surely there must be some one who
could give YOU the address. Please ask
your readers for Il t-again. for the address
was given many times last summer during
your open debate concerning what we
zrould ash II we might have one wish or
one prayer granted.
Thanking you for your trouble. am.
most sincerely,
II. W"
II any one to whom this address was
given last summer WIN send Il 70 me /
shah be very appreciative OF the kind
ness
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10
DANGERS OF FAT

heart, there Is
no organ OF
the body more
susceptible to
an abnormal
In er ease Of
fatty tissue,
wAa- -
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Unfinished Serial.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-10

When a woman "ninety-two years
young sends out that inspiring message
to her world OF friends and admirers,
you and may well listen. In those long
years spent IN darkness, as we conceive
II. she has seen more of light and real
beauty than most folk dream OF. for IL
the sun was shut away. SO were the
warping, stifing thoughts that make
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Notice is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Polk Coun.
ty will hold the regular examination
for applicants for State papers at the
Court House at Dallas as follows:
Commencing Wednesday, December
IS, at 8 o'clock a. M, and continuing
until Saturday, December 81, at p
m.
We dnesday Forenoon
Writing, u, S. History, Physiology
Wednesday Afternoon
Physical Geography. Reading, Com
position, Methods i'm Reading, Meth
DDS in Arithmetic.
Thursday Forenoon
Arithmetic, History of Education,
Psychology. Methods in Geography.
Thursday Afternoon
Grammar Geography, American
Literature, Physics, Methods i'm Ian
guage, Thesis for Primary Certificate.
Friday Forenoon
Theory and Practice. orthography,
English Literature.
Friday Afternoon
School Law. Botany, Algebra, Civil
Government.
Saturday Forenoon
Geometry, Geology.
Saturday Afternoon
General History, Bookkeeping.
Yours respectfully.
II. c. SEYMOUR.
Superintendent of Schools, Polk Coun-
ty. Oregon. 12 ala Il
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
SIMMONS

In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Polk County.
Department No 2.
Melissa j. Grant, Plaintiff, VS.. j. T.
Stone, also all other persons or
parties unknown claiming any
right. title, estate, lien or interest
i'm the real estate described in the
complaint herein. Defendants.
To j. Y. Stone, also all other per-
sons or parties unknown claiming
any right, title, estate, lien or inter
est in the real estate described in the
complaint herein, the above named
defendants.
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF
OREGON
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear and answer the
complaint filed against you i'm the
above entitled court and cause on or
before six weeks from the date of
the first publication of this summons
and if YOU fail so to appear and an
swer, for want thereof the plaintiff
will take a decree against you as
prayed for i'm her complaint herein,
to-wit That plaintiff is the owner
in fee simple of Lot No. Six CD in
Block ID" in the Town of Falls City
Polk County, Oregon. and that you
and each of YOU he forever. barred
and enjoined from claiming any
right. title or interest in or to said
real property or any part thereof,
and for such other and further relief
as to the Court may seem proper.
This summons is published for a
period of six weeks by order of the
Hon. Ed F. Coad. Judge of the Coun-
~ Court of Polk County, Oregon.
made at Chambers on the 22d day
of November. 1912. and the date of
the first publication viii be Novem-
her %, 1912. and the date of the last
publication will be January 3. 1913.
SIBLEY & EAKIN,
II 22-t 3 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
IMPROVE THE PARK.

The suggestion published in the last
issue of The Observer from citizen
of Dallas, relative to series OF sacred
concerts at the city park on Sundays
next summer, is worthy of adoption.
With the park improved, and placed
in the condition it should be, 1t could
be made a resort for hundreds OF Dal-
las people not only on Sundays, but on
every day of the week during the
warm months, and 1t could easily be
made one of the show places OF the
city. With a band stand erected and
n series of sacred concerts on Sunday
afternoons, it would prove an attrac-
ton that would lure to its shady
haunts the people of the city, both
young and old.
Endowed by Nature with pleasing
natural location and environment,
with a ripping brook slipping over its
pebbly bed, with shady hooks and
bosky dells, all in close proximity to
the center of the city, Dallas city park
offers abundant opportunity, by the
expenditure of comparatively small
sum, to make it one of the most beau
tiful and inviting pleasure resorts in
neglected. The people have not real
lied what an asset the park may be
made. Many communities would give
thousands of dollars to be blessed with
a like location so near the business
center Many other cities have bene-
fitted by the Improvement of their
parks. This is notably true of the city
of Ashland, where the park is one of
the attractive places. not only of the
city itself but of Southern Oregon.
No one who has visited Ashland in
the summer season, but who has seen
her city park and has come away with
pleasant recollections of the city That
1t Is one of the most beautiful cities
In the country Is true, and this
Is largely due to the beautiful park
and the environments connected there
with. Dallas could easily have as not
ed resort and one in which every
citizen would take pardonable pride
1t would offer an ideal place for pic
MICS and for outdoor gatherings of all
kinds and would attract to the city
meetings which now go elsewhere. In
addition, 1t would offer an ideal place
for the holding of the annual exhibit
tions of the Polk County Fair associa-
tion, and this would of itself, afford
ample returns for whatever money it
might require to place the park in
condition for use.
BY all means let us improve the
park and make it the place of pleas
ure II ought to be.