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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-02-08

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Control of the Water Power of Nor.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-02-08

1t appears that the conditional open
ing of the pulpits of Norway to women
at this time was largely due to a re-
quest made last summe by Miss Anna
Shaw, an American lady, who toured
in the country last summer, giving lee
lures on women's progress in the suf-
frage movement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-02-08

Lieutenant Haggstrom, Captain OF
lander and Sergeant Anderson have
been chosen as Sweden's representa-
tives in the French ski tournament,
which is to be held In Chamonix,
France, in the near future.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
A CHEERFUL, WELL EQUIPPED
KITCHEN BRINGS CONFINEMENT

Contentment abIdes In the home that
has an artistic and weIl-equIpped kitch-
en-. A dull. dismal-Iooking kitchen is
bound sooner or later to have its effect
on the housewife Of even the most
phlegmatic temperament: hence de-
scribe three seen in as many happy
homes
One was a Dutch kitchen. with white
and Delft blue, FURNISHED copper. and
suggestions here and there Of dull red
to give a pleasing warmth 10 its color
scheme. There were Delft tiles, deep
window seats, dainty curtains. brass can
dlesticks, and a few highly polished cop
per kettles and pans in this kitchen. It
was an immaculate vision Of deIight-a
place that ravIshed the artists soul, yet
It was every inch a kitchen
Then there was a charming one the
housewife herself had made from a
gloomy room. You felt in this the dig
nifty Of its dainty creator. The walls
were painted a clear yellow that. radi-
ated the light which fell upon them. The
woodwork, chairs, and shelving were
painted white, and the table tops COW
cred with white oilcloth. There was a
comfortable wicker rocker, which had
received coats Of white paint, nicely up
holstered homemade yellow cushions
and dainty curtains at the windows
Another kitchen had a white and
green combination color scheme. The
paper was white and green. so was the
Hnoleum. The window ledge had been
widened to hold hardy blooming plants
scarlet geraniums being conspicuous and
adding wonderfully to the artistIcness
Of the sheer beruffied curtains. A big
armchair with its inviting cushion kept
to the color scheme.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
FASHION HINTS FOR
TIE JUNE BRIDE
An Attractive TrousSesu Instinct
with GirliSh Charm.

The season Of wedding has again de-
sended upon Us Every one Sc inter-
ested In the pretty froeks fashioned TO
form the trouEseau OF the bride.
The wedding gown IL always the most
interesting Of this collection. especially
lovely this season because Of It's SIM
plieity.
At one Of the prsttisSt spring wed.
dings the bride wore q robe instinct with
girlish charms.
The foundation was Of softest whits
satin, with an overdrsss Of white chiffon.
The corsags was softly drapsd and was
caught In about the high waist line with
. gridls Of silver tissue. This was finish
ed In front with a circular buckle OF
diamonds and pearls.
The veil Of plain tuIls was closely darp-
ed over the coiffure like q cap. A wreath
Of orange blossoms finished the extreme
edge, low over the brow, with larger
clusters OF the flowers At the back.
The bridesmaids' frocks were Of paiost
pink oharmeuse trimmed with cream lace.
Leghorn hats, banked high with pink
roses, were worn.
The travelling costume was Of nght-
weight serge, dark blue In color. Il was
made In the directoire fashion, with q
cutaway coat. The collar. rsvsrs and
sash gridls were Of dark blue straw
trimmed with white Gstrieh feathers.
FrOck of Violet FaIIIe.
A charming afternoon frock Of violst
faills was fashioned with q redingots,
which fell away from 4 front panel OF
satin. q deeper tone Of violet.
A double capelike collar extended well
over the shoulders, the top one being
Of heavy cream-colorsd lace. The
chemlsette was Of the same.
A chic little hat TO wear with this COS
tune was Of violet straw trimmed with
q huge bunch OF black paradise plumeG
Two evening crowns, which were dupll-
Gates Of models by Drecol. completed
the outfit.
The frst had q foundation Of white
liberty satin. Over this was draped
white chiffon elaborstely embroidered
with pearls
A surplice-like arrangement formed q
low v-shaped decoIIstage.
Purple ribbon yelled with black tulle
was used for a broad panel sash.
The other. an exquite combination OF
coloring. had a foundation OF peacock
blue chArneuse
A tunic drapery was Of glorious orien-
tai bronze, gold. blue, red. and crystal
bead embroidery.
The graceful bodice was fashioned Of
ninon net and dull gold lace edging.
This makes an attractive wardrobe for
any bride.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
CULTIVATE FRIENDSHIP
FOR THE TREES

Every one ought to cultivate a friend
ship for trees, and. along with his ami
NAL friends. have a few tree friends.
He could do no better to commemorate
an event IN his family life than to set
out a tree and name II with the name
Of what he would remember-have ar
Dor days of his own.
Where a family has been sentimental
enough to do this you will find trees
about the house named John, Henry,
Susie, Clara, &c, in memory OF the
birth Of the children. You will see a
tree somewhere near the gate called
The telephone tree, because It was plant
ed the year the telephone was put in
the house.
There will be another tree somewhere
near that one called the free delivery
tree, eOmmemOrating the year the mail
was first brought to the door. There
viii also be some small trees. among
them the auto tree, in memory of the
irst automobile owned by the farmer.
and the air tree, to remember the thrill
experienced upon seeing the first aero
plane.
What romance and interest this adds
to rural or suburban lifel
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
NEW STITCHES FOR
THE NBEDLEW WOMAN
Who Likes to Embroider in Her
Leisure Hours.

Shirt waists, lingerie, collar and cuff
sets, not to mention the numerous dainty
articles for the house, AFFORD delightful
work for the needlewoman who loves TO
do the pretty hand embroidery in her
leisure hours.
And each trip through the shops reveals
new stitches and new and more beauti-
fully shaded hOsses.
Especially fascinating is the work in
colored silks, and the embroiderer feels
all the interest OF the artist as the bright
strands Of silk are worked into a definite
pattern.
embroidery work, Is most effective when
used on slightly rough, uneven fabrics,
such as Russian crash. cotton crepe or
the loosely woven linens.
For Russian Crash.
When the design is on the Russian
crash, the surface stitches may be longer
and Of uneven length-the uneven spac-
ings tbs leaving more interesting gIInts
OF light where the fabric shows through
The Wallachian stitch first became pop
ular a couple OF seasons ago, but this
is so pretty that II has gained a firm
foothold IN the affections Of the needle
woman.
This stitch Is the same used for the
borders and is really a buttOnhoIe stitch
pressed into service for flowers and leaves
and other motifs.
But newer than either Of these is
punch work, which Is not but gives much
the effect Of a variety Of drawn work.
This is done with a special thick, light
needle, the mercerized thread being tied
In the eye Of the needle, and as. each
hole is punched the goods is pulled into
little squares.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
AN ART FOR UGLYDUCKLING
SURE TO WIN POPULARITY
Learn to Listen TnteIIgenfy If You Would Go Straight
to Human Hearts and Human Weaknesses
Winning Love as You Go.

tslligsnt listener in mind she set her
self the task Of creating the listeners
natural atmosphere. made up Of study
Of things that interest ones particular
world Of friends, and enthusiasm In
their dreams and their triumphs. Be
cause she numbered among her friends
some successful physicians, she read OF
new scientific treatments, looked up the
DEVELOPMENTS in surgery, and became
genuinely interested in what interested
them. She did not know enough about
1t to take the center Of the stage, but
she ala know enough TO respond intsIli-
gently, and then she had learned enough
OF human nature TO let them tell Of their
own experiences, just listening and COM
menting as II their interests were hers.
And so It went with others; their en-
thusiasms became hers, their hobbies
and their studies, and as she drew them
out. letting them talk and dream, her
own nature expanded under the art OF
Just listening"
Means Some study.
Now. one may laugh II she likes, call
It nonsense II she will. but don't you
know that many a girl has spent weary
hours trying TO drag out from her re-
luctant self some accomplishment for
which she had no natural art, in which
sne TOOK no pleasure, Just Tor the sake
Of shining with the rest7
And this art Of intelligent listening
does mean some study, more thought
pains. and tact;r but II the Ugly
DuckIIng really wants to come into
her own with an art that will go
straight to human hearts and human
weaknesses. IL Is an avenue that leads
TO the sure ground OF charm. for every
man, woman. and child dearly loves
the atmosphere OF sympathy created by
the intelligent listener.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Love for Humanity.

Most people seek only their own inter.
ests, and a real, genuine love for hu-
manity is, after all, very rare. Yet Il
carries with It its own reward and its
own compensation. Those who have ex-
perienced the Joy OF being Of use, OF
being q comfort, OF being a real help,
and see the results Of their own efforts
they alone can understand the Joy Of
this ministry. 1t is one thing to give to
the poor. to belong to an institution that
helps the poor, to organize charity among
the poor; but It is quite another thing
to love the poor-Bishop Goldman in
Churchmau
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

The shadow Of death stole into a GER
tain happy little home know, envelop-
ing the woman whose mate God took 50
closely and so darkly that her gloom and
depression spread to the nursery, max
ing the children Of the household very
unhappy. II seemed impossible for her
TO see through the thin ven that divided
her life from the plane to which her
husband had passed. Then, on a morn
Ing when she heard the little feet tip
toeing about the nursery, she looked long
at her dreary black gown, and farther
into the mirror at the face from which
all happiness, all cheer, all smiles, had
gone, and to her mind same the ques-
ton:
what can hope to gain?"
The stilling OF children's laughter in
her home; the loss Of the music OF their
merry little feet dancing along the halls,
the depression OF her friends; the loss
OF her own courage, and, perhaps, a hurt
TO the dear one who had gone before.
CWho shall sayD. The question and its
answer illumined her way and eventually
brought back the natural peace and cheer
OF life to the home Of which she was
mistress.
Last week received a letter which
wrung my heart. 1t came from an in
experienced girl, making her own way.
alone, through life. She had been much
thrown with a man who seemed a gen.
tleman, and she had accepted many cour-
tesies and attentions from him before she
learned that he had a wife and two
children. When the knowledge came to
her her heart had become involved, and
she wrote me in desperation that her
days would be colorless and Impossible
without at least seeing him
In reply to the letter I requested her
to ask herself. with every conscious
thought: What can I hope to gain?"
until the answer came clear and strong.
Several days afterward there came to
my desk a letter that was all blotted
with tears. It was a revelation. Here
Is what It said:
When I first read your letter, Mrs.
Manz, told myself that, Of course, you
meant in the life to come. Then. as I
kept asking myself the question you
bade me ask, / knew that you meant
here and now. I answered that would |
gain love and the happiness Of love. II
told myself that I had a right to be |
happy; that 1 had not known the con-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
speed Parting Bride.

Those who still cling to the time-hon-
ored custom of throwing rice after the
bride may fancy the idea Of having the
rice provided for them In tiny paper
slippers and passed on a silver salver
after the bride has retired TO make
ready for her wedding journey. This Il
new idea. and quite novel and pretty
One that Is stin newer IS to have the
florist provide q supply OF flower petals
to toss after the departing bride, and
an idea borrowed from the English Is to
cast after her tiny silver paper horse
shoes
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
SAID ABOUT WOMEN.

The conversation Of women in society
resembles the straw used in packing
china-it is nothing, yet without It
everything would be broken.-Mme. de
Salui.
Woman is seldom merciful to the man
who is umid--Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
The starry crown OF woman is in the
power Of her affection and sentiment and
the infnite> enlargements to which they
lead.-Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Boston Commeneement cal.e.

Take one pound of sugar, sthree-
quarters pound Of butter. one pound Of
-four, one whole yeast cake, three small
nutmegs, grated, five teaspoonfuls Of
cinnamon, and ive eggs; set to rise over
night; In the morning add a teaspoonful
of soda and as much chopped rasins and
clipped citron as you choose; put II in
pans and let It stand an hour before
baking. Frost with white.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Cream Almond Cake

one-half cup butter, one cup fine gran
ulated sugar creamed together, a half
cup milk, two teaspoons baking powder.
one and a half cups -four, one table
spoon cornstarch, whites OF four eggs
beaten and put in last; favor with al
mond; bake half an hour.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
FOR THE SUMMER COTTAGE.

Have you seen the bedroom wicker fur
niture? The head and footboards Of the
bed are inlaid with cane. The dainty
dressing table, showing the new hinged
mirrors, writing desk, chest Of drawers,
table, and cute little lamps and all in
wicker.
The French always select the right
things, and one attractive dining-room in
French cottage was entirely IN white
and blue. The walls were papered in a
figured blue and white design, while the
dining-room table was enameled in white,
as were also the caned chairs and buffet.
and the little china closet was filled with
dainty blue and white china. Sheer Swiss
curtains fell loose at the windows. A sim
pie dinning-room that could be copied IN
any American home and would be sure
to be a success.
Is not the porch the most attractive
part OF the summer home? The MOST
complete porch sets, including rockers.
easy chairs, coIches, writing tables and
flower stands, come in rattan, prairie
grass, willow, rustic cedar, Pocono cot
tage and various other kinds Of wood.
Nothing is quite so pretty for the sum
mer home as the dainty cretonnes. The
designs and colors are varied, but the
green and white. blue and white and the
rose-scattered patterns are about the
most attractive. Cretonne cushions, pill
lows, and hangings form an important
part in the furnishings Of the little cot
tage.
Many new rugs are being shown. but
rags for the simple dining-room or bed
room. grass rugs and mating ones in
varied designs are about the most popu-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

This dress is charming for a youthful
figure The waist and skirt are OF
white challis. showing a blue flower.
which is exactly matched by the little
taffeta vest. This vest is finished with
cords and pleatings Of the material
Narrow bands OF taffeta cover the seams
where the yoke OF plain white net is
set in.
With the dress is worn a wide leghorn
hat, trimmed with a large bow Of blue
maline.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
KeepInr Yeretnble..

Cranberries will keep all winter In a
keg Of water. Celery keeps well buried
In dry sand. Onions keep best when
spread over the floor.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
. for Tnrnentine.

When the brass jardineres or other ar
ticles become dlscolored they may be
cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in tur-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
Little Words Which We
Often Use Incorrectly

@Good" IL often used instead of
''weII7 by careless speakers, who
say a good fitting SHOE" or a
@EoOd shaped gown" instead OF
n a'yveH fitting shoe or q well cut
froek."
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

What could be more attractive for the
little miss than the pretty coat suit here
shown, the construction OF which is quite
simple even for the amateur seamstress?
The coat has the side OF the body and
sleeve cut in one piece and the skirt is
a kilt plated model Serge, mOhair.
linen, pique, or repp can be used. The
collar and cuffs are Of contrasting ma
terial.
The pattern, No. 57SS, is cut in sizes
to Il years Medium size requires AZ
yards Of 3s-inch material and = Of a
yard OF 4-inch contrasting goods.
The pattern can be obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the office OF this paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
WONDERFUL QUESTION THAT
Observation-Disclosures
With One Woman 1t Became Prayer-It Has
Pointed the Way Of Many Others to
Peace and Happiness.

ditions governing this mans life when
learned to love him. I argued, without
conviction. however, and your question
sang IN my brain through Il an.
asked Il awake and dreamed Il asleep,
and the answer has come.
7 can hope to gain personal disgrace,
the crushing OF another woman's happi-
ness, the ruinaton OF the lives Of two
innocent children; I can hope to gain
nothing worth while. having but instead
all the things that would make me a
human blight on the face Of the earth.
came to Washington last fan from 4
small town. I am going back there to-
morrow to spend the summer with my
mother, and when 60 to work again It
win be far from the city Of my un-
happy experience-an experience which
only your question prevented being .
tragedy"
So the letter ends
I have met many women facing vital
problems, and have known no instance
yet where this question was asked con-
scientiously, and the mind left open for
the answer, that an Illuminating one has
not come. But the question must be
asked with sincerity, and there must be
an earnest desire for the truth.
With a mother, 20 whom I suggested
II, II became a prayer. In her dealings
with her children. she asked each time
reverently Of herself. What can hope
to gain" and Il taught her to see the
natural result OF any given course Of
action. For oneself-for others whom
ones decisions must concern-it becomes
a wonderful question in moments Of per-
plexity; in hours Of temptation; In sor-
row, and In Joy.
A woman. who once fell into the habit
OF looking for faults IN others, put this
question to herself with the result that
II saved her from an utter loss Of faith
in humanity, and helped her find the
good there is in every human being. and
hold It up TO the light for her our in
spiration, and the inspiration Of other.
Ask Il of yourself. and and you who |
are mothers teach your children to ask |
t Of themselves, with the understanding |
hat II applies to the temporal a. well 1
IS to the spiritual life.
We are alive right now. We want hap |
oiness while we live, to develop thoughts
hat bring happiness. We want to sur |
-ound ourselves with life conditions that
mean happiness. We are all in search Of
he Blue Bird" and he sings only along /
he path Of the highest there In each
human being. He dwells in the Hght-on
he mountain top Of thought-so that It
S useless to follow the valley paths in
search OF him. We cannot hope to gain
lin in any thought. word, or action that
5 not the measure OF the best Of which
ye are individually capable.
It is well to think Of this when we are
n perplexity, and sit down quietly and
SIX ourselves what we can hope to gain
" certain thoughts, certain actions, Ger
ain aims, and certain woTk-what we
an hope to gain now and in the after
While.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

aust going to" are three words
frequently put together in a SEN
tence, as for instance, At am just
going 10 gO,D when 81 am just
shout to goS would be more cor
rect and make q less awkward
phrase.
GAEo- Is another IIttre word
that often finds its way ineOr-
rectIy into q sentence, as for In
stance, EHe had started q week
ago for Denver" instead Of &He
had started q week previous" for
ago can never be used with .
past tense.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09

Victory over all the evil Of the world
Is certain TO him who walks in the Spirit.
Lynch.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-09
DHVeIOpYOur Bust in IS DAYS
A Full Firm Bust Is
Worth More to a
Woman than Beauty

don't care how thin you are,
how old you are. how fallen and
fiaccid are the lines of your figure,
or how fat your chest is, / can
give YOU a full. firm, youthful bust
quickly, that will be the envy
OF your fellow-women and will
give you the allurements Of
perfect womanhood that will be
Irresistible. They say there Is
nothing new under the sun, but
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
HOW TO OBTAIN
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

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useful reading matter will be thank
full for information, obtained through
official sources, as to how public docu-
ments can be procured with least
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idea that prevails most generally,
that this class of literature may he
secured through the courtesy of Mem
bers Of Congress, is correct only in
so slight a degree that it had best
be corrected There are nearly five
hundred Senators and Representatives
hence an edition of several thous-
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ator or Representative needs for
reference. the few left over are soon
exhausted, and those constituents who
then write for them are necessarily
disappointed, through no fault of the
public man whom they have address,
ed. Now. as general proposition,
the reader who is interested in a
Government publication will serve
himself best by addressing the official
known as the Superintendent Of
Documents, Government Printing Of
flee, Washington, ID. c., who is auth
Orized to have reprinted any Govern
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demand, and sell the same, at cost, to
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