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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
Lone of Pleasant Surprises
Capitalized BY CleOer Women

played, is a large. light workroom
stocked with all imaginable novelties
to while away the time for young and
old, sick and well. =
Try For Novelties. S..
We try to get as many things as
possible that cannot lie found in the
Shops" said Miss Pussy. Some we
have TO import and some few are our
own inventions. II is surprising the
things that twill occur to one some
times, Just on the spur of the moment
think III ever we decide to give UP
this business we shall become novelty
specialists"
Besides the boxes piled about the
workroom, there were many quaint
baskets. Miss Pussy explained that
these were used for arrangements OF
fruit and flowers to be sent to those
going down to the sea in ships and
To the sick.
I'VE take lots or trouble in arrang.
ing the fruit and flowers attractiyely,
because we believe 1t gives the gift
greater value continued Mis-
Pusey. 'In this connection funny
incident happened few weeks ago.
A woman who has been coming to US
for some time for boxes and baskets
OF all kinds wanted basket of now
ers sent to a sick friend who is very
particular and loves beautiful thins5.
We spent lots Of time and thought ar
rsnging that has ket, and when 1t was
ready we decided that we had made
d pretty good thing of 1t. A few
days afterwards our customer came
In visibly annoyed--but not at us, We
soon discovered. Her friends butler,
it seems, had received the flowers,
taken them from the basket In which
Trey had been so thoughtfully arfang-
er. put them in large vase and pre-
scented them to his mistress In thas
fashioni When people pay us especial
ly to think for them, naturally both
they and we are agrieyed when that
they are paying for and we are pro-
yiding goes all for naught-but, then,
il seldom does.
Not Afraid OF Competition.
When Miss Pusey was asked wheth-
err she was not afraid that some one
else might take up the particular
work which she and her sister had.
developed, she answered that she
thought there was little danger and
that II any one did make serious in-
roads into their, profits she felt sure
that, she and her sister would think
.of something else TO dos
III only women who are Thrown
upon their own Tes0lirces would stop
,Snd think, sssaid Miss PnseyY they.
surely egulda discover 1sonlea other
method of ,n1aking their living than
in ways that have already become ex-
hausted. Our experience ought to be
valuable to them from that point of
view, because we had never heard Of
any one doing the particular line of
work we decided upon after much cud-
Ceiling OF brains And we should be
very happy to think that our expert
ence In thinking up something really
new had encouraged some other wom-
an to go and do iewise."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
How They Enjoy and Profit by
q Most ingenious 0ccu-
patton

II you were lying in bed or just allie
to SIT MP in chair concalescing from
some wretched Illness and were ind
ing the time between interesting oc
citences very long. shouldn't you Just
love to have some one bring you a
mysterious box full of carefully wrap
ted little packages, each contaipiag q
Surprise" gift chosen particularly to
meet the needs Of your own individual
personalities Wouldn't the childlike
delight yon would have in trying =
guess what was in the alluring little
parcels from the feel" and from the
nonsense finRles written on the cards
attached IN their cast brightness
over many hours? And the joy Is sure
to be extended over days when YOU
ind in one package one of the most
delightful OF the new books about your
own particular hobby. and In another
a puzzle 30 Ingenious that no matter
what antipathy you may have felt
toward puzzles your curiosity Is pidued
10 such an extent that your fingers al
most unconsciously grasp for it. Then
there will be other things. all produc-
tive OF minutes or hours. Of amusement
and enjoyments. Surely no human be-
Ing can he nurefpousive to the lure OF
opening q lot OF mysterious presents.
II fs inst that childlike ouirk in all
OF us that two clever sisters hsye
capitalized to make an ADEQUATE end
pleasant living for themselves. saws
the New York Tribune. All the more
rieasenf because they themselves en-.
JOY Il 50 thoroughly.
Eve are interested IN human nature
end an Innate love for children" said
Miss Mary Pusey. the elder of the Ifs
tiers. when seen in their busy and fas-
chatting workroom at No. f76 Madi-
con avenue.
Tire i've ingredients.
And AZ IL impossible to believe snw
anv one. no matter how clever. who
lacked those two qualities floye for
children and human naturel could con-
coft each wonderful ''fHprise' toxes
Tor llid6iesr and .geDwn-lps
There were several boxes around
the reception room without covers,
displlSins The inFsterieps sIittle4p pack
aeess with their vefres Attached. and
n Ma Only ~ exercise o. the utmost
seIf-coniroI Tint The reporter kept yer
eager fnEett nom them. 81 &,
SiEsstef II zf6ther busy season and
isf8sil boyB and girls and grown-np
ores too ARE always having birthdays
that must be spprop riately recognized.
There Il one family consisting of two
small boys which keeps us CONSTANTS
h,,.v Tkle& 49, hovo a1~oad., had
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

The report OF the Girls Friendly So
ciety II Northern and Central Europe,
,recentlN publish shows that TIE
work begun ID Beriin s iittie bses t'W6
years aE1 Is pfnductiveso OF very graft
fying testllts, writes 3 ecntffDutoF %
the Monitor. The Berlin branch II %
the hands OF three capable depart.
mental representatives with . large
stan Of working associates, and the
cosy nat IN the wett 81 the city IS q
welcome center for English-speaking
girls who are either seeking employ
nlent or already IN situations.
Several hundred girls have been
helped In practical manner and ri
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
!, BREAKFAST STEAKS

) For southern beaten steak, a cheaI
but juicy piece of meat is used. Cut
the meat into small steaks the size OF
the hand. Season each piece highly
with salt and pepper. Then pound
each piece until 1t Is almost literally 8
rag. Roll up each and dip in corn
meal Fry, in very hot suet iand serve
at once. II fyty7ea !iise rid q ~
For another breakfast steak pound
a piece of round steak until the tough
est Abers are broken, then rub 1t with
lemon Juice and, double. 1t over. Pound
1t again and sprinkle with salt. Fold
X over again, pound third time IL de-
sired, and fold yet again. 1t should
now be about an inch and quarter in
thickness. Press it little to make ii
adhere and have the edges of uniform
thickness. Rub with a little -four,
brol like any other steak and spread
with butter. New York Tribune.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

One round box covered with silver
paper with cut-out frieze around the
bottom, of deep blue sea with gulIs
flying above 1t, was being stocked up
fol some one who was to sail for
Europe. Into this were going an in
diyidual drinking cup, a set of bridge
cards, first aid to the injured box, .,
with its little rolls of plaster and cot
ton and cream for sunburn; a small
electric torch, box of candy, the lat
est novel, an attractive bag to hang
at the side Of the steamer chair, con-
venient to drop anything into when
going OF for constitutional around
the deck, and other very special and
appropriate things.
On another table was a box that
vas being prepared for a little boy of
two years who had had infantile para
lysis, and every toy that was going
into it was designed as temptation
for him to use his little crippled hand
and help make it well.
Then there was a purple steamer
box for an elderly woman who was
in deep mourning.
I'VE are constantly getting letters
asking for new kinds of boxes. when
tax all our ingenuity said Miss
Pusey. For instance, the other day
We received a letter that said, Please
send birthday box for our uncle; ne
Is eighty years old, partly paralyzed,
but still quite snort OF course we
are constantly getting requests for
steamer boxes Of all kinds and con.
valescents' boxes, and we never make
two alike. We always try to make
each box just as far as possible an
propriate to individual needs and de-.
Eires.
The Christmas season, of course, is
our busiest time, and last year we had
to stop taking orders as soon as ten
days before Christmas. and three of
us worked nineteen hours a day for
about two weeks to fill orders we had
already taken for Kriss Kringle
chests.
"Of course, many of the Christmas
boxes were for. the children, but lots
we're for "lonelfeh!" A girl from way
out West sent US S. and wrote that
this was the first Chris tmas she had
been alone with her sorrow and she
wanted real surprise box to help her
feel that some one had thought of ner
This Is just the kind of thing which
makes us happiest in our work-the
thought that we are helping along the
happiness in the world and doing our
little best to increase 1t!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

lets are made OF platinum. set with
diamonds and pearls; delicate and
1acelike In appearance, these jeWels
are exceptionally beautiful
An unusual but very artistic de-
sign Is a bracelet with a square-shap-
ed wateh-case. The case Is Of gold.
set with diamonds to match the brace
let, and the round white enamel
watch face is finished with numerals
Of gold.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
FORTY SUCCESSFUL YEARS

For almost forty years Chamber.
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy has been curing cramps in
the stomach and bowels, dysentery
and diarrhoea and has never been
known to fail to give relief even In the
most severe and dangerous cases. You
can make no better provision for the
safety of your family than to keep q
bottle. of this remedy ever at hand.
For sale by all dealers. Benson
Smith & Co.. agents for Hawaii.
. Star.BulIetin Ads. are Best Business
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17


Afcup of vinegar put INTO the water
in which colored clothes are to be
washed will prevent the color from
running, and II the garments are IRON
ed while still damp they VIII look like
new ~'.7t:s.<5, '.'ti 5', tssf' ~
by first sealding the miIk aud ret
ting 1t aside to cool q baked or boiled
custard will be perfectly smooth.
Philadelphia Times.
Wraps for both day and evening
show tendency to the three quarter
length. Is -.
&s 49,. II
Swansdown fs seen on charming
little shoulder wraps for evening.
Hats, are still rather low on the
head, but show more Of the hair than
formerly. >:.f.s<s ~.
Parasols are of colored and white
linen embroidered or plain, to match
the gown
y 80
Women are once more using the old
cream,tinted Spanish lace for evening
scarfs. EE - - $50 .S
An item that finds especial favor ii
represented by the jet crown as we'll,
as BY the jet tiara.
Huge flowers or rosette of smaller
blossoms may have ends of ribbon and
tiny pompons. ~.
Some of the new long sleeves show
frills not only about wrists but run.
ming all the way to the elbow and
back.
During the last month the effort to
revive plated skirts as future style
possibility has become more apparent.
Many little summer wraps are made
W of silk cashmere. The trimming is
usually narrow ruching of the same
material.
Leghorn hats are gaining in favor
each day. They are banked with how-
ers. trimmed with feathers or evelets
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
When starching Holland r'nafores
put little tea into the starch. It will
help them to keep their color.
To heat dishes quickly don't ut
them into a hot oven. but let them
lie for a minute of two in hit w6ser.
Outside leaves of lettuce. II boiled
drained and chopped, and served on
Toast like spinach, are delicious
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune. ,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
BY MARION MORRIS.

B Despite the many rumors 10 the
contrary, the fashionable figure will
grow wider; In fact. We win become
more slender. II such feat Is pos.
Eible, with the DOMINIC of Fall gaf.
Dents. The directoire note. not the
tdirectoire fashion Of q few years past.
hut rather an adaptation OF the styles
followed By the dandies OF the French
court IN the year 1875, will be the
dominant feature of our modes IN
this gear 1919. Our skirts viii be-
come more scant despite the panier,
which In truth Is onlo q form OF drap-
cry. and below it our skirts will curve
inward until walking is almost an
iIhpossibility and we will be forced to
glide. The pleats which viii be al
'lewed in the new skirts viii not aid
greatly, for they viii be so held by
tapes 10 retain the slender classic
lines that they will allow little free
dom Of motion.
Another change In the seasons
modes which has been heralded by
the Summer Is the return Of the waist
line To- its normal place. This al
lows for many adaptations Of belt and
girdle but II also behooves Us to look
&c our figures for the waist line has
heen so long hidden by peplums and
empire effects that t. Is almost for.
gotten and before Fall 1t must be In
It's proper place ready for the modish
suit.
To be truly smart one must start
with a fashionable foundation. in
other words, the corset must be we'll
cut on correct lines and correctly fit.
red. The nndergarments must cit
faultlessiy and the couture correctly
made. These brassier extension,
honed at the back and 'front.' When
adjusted 1t straps over the shoulders
end fastens with buttons and loops.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

Once there was a braggart who
boasted that he feared neither God
nor man; but as matter. Of course
his wife was a woman.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

This young girls gown Of enbrDid-
cred flouncing Is made with plated
skirt. which is united to the simple
bodice by band of embroidery Bands
of torchon lace are combined with the
embroidery on the waist
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

A man may occasionally have the
last word, but with woman there
isn't any
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

Mrs. Edna HUT. a former model
has filed suit in Reno charging her
husband with desertion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

He Is poor chauffeur Who doesn'|
know what 81 = dri1inr X
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

Kitchen tables topped With xif,cs can'
be cleared by brisk rubbing with .
cloth wet with vinegar. e w.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

Outside leaves of lettuce. If boiled
drained and chopped, and served on
Toast. like sninach, are delicious
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17
FEMININE CHAT

Ironing between buttons oiSaa thin
blouse is likely to tear on these little
fasteners, but if the blouse Is placed
on a folded Turkish towel the buttons
will sink into. the towel and the space.
between them be ironed beantifuiH
smooth. as S q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-17

To heat dishes quickly don't ut
them into a hot oven. but let them
lie for a minute of two in hit w6cer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30
FIagged Train With Shirt.

Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man tagged a train and saved it
from a wreck, but H. T. Aston, Raj
eigh, N. c., once prevented wreck
with Electric Bitters. "I was in a ter
rible plight when I began to use
them," he writes, "my stomach, head,
back and kidneys were all badly af-
fected and my liver was in bad con-
dition, but four bottles of Electric Bit
ters made me feel like a new man. !"
A trial will convince you Of their
matchless merit for any stomach, liver
or kidney trouble. Price SO cents at
W. E. Pelham's.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30

County, South Carolina, signed oy 1ne
renuisite number, one-thlrd, OF 1ree-
holders of the age of twenty-one
wears residing within the territory OF
Whitmire School District No. So, ask
ing that an election be held upon the
ouestion of establishing High Schooi
in said Whitmire School District No.
|52
Now, therefore, the undersigned,
composing the County Board of Edu-
cation of Newberry County, South
Carolina, do hereby order an election
to be held on said question of estab-
fishing a high school, which said cleo
ton shall be held at the Council
Chamber in the said School District
No. 50, on Wednesday, July 81, 1912,
at which said election the polls shall
be opened at Z o'clock in the fore
noon and closed at 4 o'clock IN the
afternoon. The following are hereby
appointed managers of said election:
r. M. Aughtry, S. B. Sims and W. A.
Andrews. At which election only
qualified voters residing in said Dis
trict shall be allowed to vote Elec-
tors favoring the establishment OF
High School shall cast ballot con-
tanning the words For High School,
printed or written thereon, and each
elector opposed to the establishment
of a High School shall cast ballot
containing the words against High
School" written or printed thereon.
Given under our hands and seal on
the 18th day of July, 1912.
E. H. Aull,
E. o. Counts,
J. S. Wheeler,
County Board of Education for New
berry County, South Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30
Sheriff's Office, June 6, 1912.
NO REASON FOR 1T.
You Are Shown a Way Out.

You Are Shown a Way Out.
There can be no reason why any
reader of this who suffers the tortures
Of an aching back. the annoyance Of
urinary disorders, the pains and dan
gers of kidney ills will fail to heed the
word of a resident of this locality who
has found relief. The following is
convincing proof.
Mrs. J. M. Wheeler, Prosperity, s.
Car, says: "My kidneys were disor-
dered for long time, causing terrible
pains through my loins and limbs.
There was also constant ache in my
back and on some occasions I could
scarcely get about. The kidney secre-
tons were unnatural and annoyed me
greatly. I consulted several physi-
clans and tried a number Of kidney
remedies, but did not improve in the
1SdSL. ! Adu dUOuI S1FSA up IAAC ASPS
of ever being cured when my son-in-
law procured supply of Doan's Kid
ney Pills for me at W. E. Pelham &
Sons drug store. He had read that
they were good for kidney trouble and
induced me to try them. I did so and
after I had taken the contents OF two
boxes my backache had disappeared
and my kidneys had been restored to
their normal condition. I have recon-
mended Doan's Kidney Pills to many
Of my friends and shall continue to
do so.''
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. eatsE ,>es EaIs1bav-
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other. a.
e..---5lx = M s-44GEZ
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30
I Eat All I Want to Now. No Mcrs:
Gas on the Stomach or Sour Stomach.
No More Heavy Feeling After
NV. &. MAYES.

upon me the duty to levy and collect
this tax at once. This is to notify all
persons who have not paid their taxes
that they may save cost by coming to
me and paying the same promptly.
The number of executions this year is
large, and I urge those who have not
paid to attend to it at once.
NJ. NJ. Buford,
Sheriff Newberry County.
Sheriff's Office, June 6, 1912.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30
1912
1856 lS'
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
1855

~
12sth Year Begins September "a.
It offers courses IN Ancient and
Modern Languages, Mathematics, His
tory, Political Science, Debating
Chemistry, Physics, Biology and En-
gineering.
Courses for B. A., and B. S. degree
with Engineering.
A free tuition scholarship ~ eacn
county of South Carolina. vacant
Boyce scholarships, giving slOO year
and free tuition, open to competitive
examination in September.
Expenses reasonable. Terms and
catalogue on application. Write to
Entrance examinations at all the
county seats on Friday, July 8, at 3
a. N.
HARRISON RANDOLPH, President,
Charleston 8. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30

Attorney General Lyon was cordial
ly greeted, the first to receive applause
as he was announced. Mr.. Lyon put
it up to Mr.. B. B. Evans to stick to his
word and withdraw from the race by
reading a certificate from State Treas
urer R. H. Jennings, showing that
from the old State dispensary the
treasury had received s410,45576.
Asks Evans to Keep Word.
81 ask Mr.. Evans now," said Mr..
Lyon, eff he will stick to his word and
withdraw"
"I'll make categorical reply" said
Mr.. Evans.
eyes," replied Mr.. Lyon, it is al
ways a categorical reply
"Oh, we will put him out on elec-
ton day." said some one in the audi
ence.
Mr.. Lyon, continuing, said: 81 shall
not discuss Barney here in his home,
where you all know him."
"No, don't do it; we know him, {"
said another auditor.
Attorney General Lyon devoted the
remainder of his time in reviewing his
record and the cases he has conducted
in behalf of the State, closing with
rousing cheers.
Mr.. Evans, arising to reply, said he
would produce figures to show that
his claim was correct. He read the de-
tailed figures in Treasurer Jenningss
statement, the mere total of which Mr..
Lyon read, the statement showing the
moneys received by the treasurer as
follows:
January, 1910, W. J. Muir
ray, chairman. -. ...S275, 100000
December, 1910, W. ]. Muir
ray, chairman. :. .. %. so,o1s.75
January, 1911, W. J. Murray,
chairman. -. -. -. 17,s5O.OO
March, 1912, Jas Stack
house chairman -. -. 25,5s7.O1
April, 1912, J. Fraser Lyon,
attorney general. 12,5oO.oo
April, 1912, J. Fraser Lyon,
attorney general. :. -. 500
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-07-30
STATE CAMPAIGN DATES.

) o @ 8 o O o @ @ @ 9 @ @ @ @ o
Edgefeld, Thursday, July 25.
Aikenfi Friday, July 26.
One Week OH.
Camden, Monday, August 5.
Lancaster, Tuesday, August s.
Yorkville, Wednesday, August Z.
Gaffney, Thursday, August 8.
Spartanburg, Friday, August 9.
Union, Saturday, August 10.
Newbery, Tuesday, August 13.
Laurens, Wednesday, August IA.
Greenwood, Thursday, August Is.
Abbeville, Friday, August 16.
Anderson, Saturday, August II.
Walhalla, Tuesday, August 20.
Pickens, Wednesday, August 81.
Greenville, Thursday, August %.