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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-31
HELEN KELLER ON
WOMAN'S SPHERE
Writes Interestingly on the
Subject

So much is said and written these
days concerning "Womans Sphere"
that it is a much mooted questiox
just exactly what and where is wo-
mans sphere-or rather where that
sphere ends-we all know where it
full pen of Helen Keller on this subject
in the Metropolitan Magazine is as IL
Eliminating and true as anything that
has been written on this subject, and
it is written by a woman who of all
women had the most to overcome, and
has accomplished most along the line
of useful accomplishment She says
'Woman's sphere is the home, and
here, too, is the sphere of man. The
home embraces everything we strive
for in this world To get and main
tain a decent home is the object of al!
our best endeavors But where is the
home? What are its boundaries? What
does it contain? What must we do to
secure and protect it? In olden times
the home was a private factory. The
man vvorIad In tbo 6oI5 ~ 90 ~ bord:
craft while the woman made food and
clothes She shared in out-of-door la
Dor; but indoor work naturally be-
came her special province. The house
hold was the center of production
and in it and about it man supplied
himself with all that he needed-or
all that he had--by rudimentary han
processes. The mill to grind corn
was not far away. The leather used
by the shoemaker was from a be IF
killed by neighbor. Over every cot
tage door the words might have been
written, Mr.. and Mrs. Man, manufac-
turers and dealers in general merchan
disc Home life and industrial life
were one. Today they are widely sep
arated. Industries that used to be n
the house are spread all over the
world The womans spinning wheel
and part of her kitchen and dairy
have been taken away from her When
she seeks to understand economic af-
fairs and to exert her authority in
their management she is in reality
only following her utensils.
"The spinning-wheel has grown a
monstrous thing. In order to identity
it one must study wages, tariffs, div
dends, the organization of labor, and
factory sanitation. The woman who
studies these problems and insists Oh
having a voice in their solution, is in
her home as truly as was her grand
mother, whose tireless foot drove the
treadle of the old spinning-wheel. The
home is where those things are made
without which no home can be com
Portable"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-31

New Merchant-How big an ad
would you advise?
Advertising Man-That depends on
how many tons of customers your
store floor will sustain. You wouldn't
want them to break through in to the
cellar, of course Electric Traction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-31
TO Erect MEMORIAL
In HONOR OF LANIER
Such is Desire Of Macon
History Club

Inc following letler is explanatory
of the movement to erect memorial
to the Southern poet Sidney Lanier.
About year and half ago the
History club of Macon took up the
matter of a Memorial to Sidney La
nier.
Last May committee was appoint
ed by Mrs Andrew w Lane, President
or the History Club, for the purpose of
securing the necessary funds for the
erection of a fitting memorial to him
who is fast becoming recognized as
Americas greatest poet
Mr. Henry E. Hartman, of Atlanta, a
sweet singer of the South today, says;
'In England Lanier is recognized as
our greatest poet This has long been
an open secret Some years ago, at n
banquet in London, gentleman from
Macon, Ca was introduced to respond
to a toast. At once futter went
around the room, that he was from
the home town of the famous Sidney
Lanier
After the banquet, this man was
the center of attraction from admirers
of our poet laureate.
"In the annals of American poetry.
certainly nothing has ever been pro-
dueed that even rivals The Marshes
Of Glynn, His Sunrise, Corn and
other poems are on the same high
literary plane. Lanier was a poet I'M
to himself. None of the New England
writer's approached him in originality
of thought and conception of his work
1t will not be many years until all
America will recognize him as her
greatest singer.
would it not be the fitting thing
for his native State to pay him fitting
tribute? Would not Georgia do herself
honor to erect a monument to this
great man.? Are We not neglecting
our privileges so long as We allow
such genius to go unrecognized? =.
We have a duty to perform which
should be a great pleasure"
This movement has also ben strong
ly endorsed by Mr.. James Graybill, of
New York, a charter member of the
we'll known Southern Club, and a
class-mate of Laniers at the old
Academy in Macon.
With your powerful influence, you
can be of invaluable assistance to us
in the advancement of the cause, and
in the early consummation of the plans
for this memorial
Surely, "tis consummation,
: Doyoutly to be wish'd''
When the full realization of Lanier's
worth, and of our long neglected priv
ilege of paying tribute to his genius
shall come to our people, many
heart may echo Tennyson's thought
1T was my duty to have loved the
highest;
1t would have been my pleasure had
seen
We needs must love the highest when
we see it."
We believe it will be the pleasure If
our people to perform this duty 1t is
but simple justice that we honor him
whose life and work so honored, not
only his State, but the whole country
This memorial is not necessary for
the perpetuation of his name and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-31

A girls shoestring doesn't become
united half as often when she doesn't
wear openwork stockings as when
she does. ILL.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

the color KEYNOTE for the scheme OF
decoration. A good general rule is to
repeat the color OF the woodwork some
where in the wall treatment draperles
and upholstery. This carries the wood
work into the room. as II were. blending
the various tones that are used In the
decorations and furnishings into an ef-
feet that is as restful as IL is attractive.
For example. woodwork that IS treated
with any OF the brown stains suggests
color scheme such as nature uses In
the great out-of-doors. Tan, bun or any
Of the glowing brown tones make har-
monious background for the walls.
which should be plain with border OF
brown and green or design In a dif-
fcrent shade OF the color on the lower
wall The furniture should be OF the
same stain as the woodwork: draperies
AT the windows Of the same color as the
walls. with perhaps an inconspicuous
figure in a contrasting shade to add
note OF color to the room. rug with
background that repeats In color the
woodwork. and walls with dull blues,
reds and yellows introduced into the de-
sign form color scheme that is har-
monious and right i'm principle. Wood
work with a green stain suggests walls
in green and silver. furniture in mission
stain. rug with browns, greens and reds
curtains OF ecru. with perhaps figure
in red or green, and so on through the
list Of the various stains that are ordi-
narily used on interior woodwork-each
suggests a color scheme for the room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

The Latin states Of South America in
general. and Argentina in particular
afford a rich field for enterprise, as well
as numerous openings for the trained
business man and woman with col
loquiaI acquaintance with Spanish. The
latter is essential to success. and more
thorough knowledge Of this. the prevail
ing language. and Of French, which is
also much used. would insure higher re-
muneration and still better prospects. For
the manicurist. the masseuse and the
beauty doctor there are better prospects
IN Argentina than at home
The South American republics arc vast
in extent and possess boundless potential
wealth, together with unlimited possi-
blities as markets for British manu-
features and for British brains: but IL
would appear that neither the one nor the
other is adequately realized By English
people. since Great Britain is not main
tanning the position she has occupied and
ought 10 occupy. when the fact Is borne
in mind that the recent rapid develop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
TO PERMIT LIGHT ENTERING.

For the curtains hung next the glass
p good scrim net or white muslin is
pretty: madras Is good for this use. and
there is also a new material called ease
ment cloth" All these are inexpensive
washable. sheer enough. so that they
do not keep ont the light or view and
come in any shade. For overhangngs,
cratonne with background that tones
with the walls and we'll designed pat
tern i'm a CAV color, is popular because
inexpensive. suitable and pretty. Jap
anese cottons and crepes are charming
for overhangings in bedrooms. or even in
dining rooms and living rooms where a
blue and white scheme is used. Then
there is an unfadeable madras; repp,
both silk and cotton. and new ma
terial called washable mohalr" that is
one Of the prettiest OF the seasons Of
ferings in fabrics.
Whether plain or figured curtains are
used at the windows must depend upon
the treatment of the walls. II they are
plain with a decorative border. a pretty
fashion Is 10 have the curtains plain.
with a stencilled border to match the
border on the walls. As a general rule,
If the walls are plain the curtains may
be figured II the walls are figured. keep
the curtains plain. Striped walls. how
ever will stand a figured curtain. The
material chosen for overdraperies should
appear again i'm couch and chair cush-
ions. and in selecting the materials for
portieres the color should harmonize with
the general scheme Of the room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
IN THE ARGENTINE

ment Of these states is due mainly 70
British gold. France Germany and Italy
arc our kccnest competitors, and these
countries are fully alive to the oppor-
tunities TO be seized. as is also the Cnited
states A congress was held latey III
Berlin 10 consider the best measures 10
adopt in order to capture the markets Oh
South America. Germany already does
big export trade, while the iighons Oh
gucnos Ayres is in the hands OF Ger
man firm. and the milling induso!
wealthy onc-is controlled almost entire
,v by natives OF the Fatherland' inc
United States has lately dispatched Spe-
cisI commercial mission to Buenos Ayres'
and France and Italy are quite as eher-
getic i'm their cndcavors TO seize the op-
nortunities awaiting the country enter
prjsing enough TO meet the expansion OF
trade that viii be doubled If not trepled'
I'm the near future.
Buenos Ayres, the capita OF Arseh'
tina. il a fine modern commercial ci'9'
whose inhabitants have happy khacA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
light AND WOODWORK.

Two important factors enter INTO the
consideration of a color scheme-light
conditions I'm the various rooms and the
color of the standing, woodwork In gen
eral avoid dark color schemes unless
the room already has too much daylight
when quiet colors will tone II down.
Dark coors. especially the blues ana
greene. absorb a great deal OF hght' So
the hest coors for general use IN the
nodern home are those that arc Dgnt-
giving. such as cream. buff, tan, french
gray. golden brown, old rose and the
gray blues and greens provided always
OF course, that the furnishings harmon
ize. Keep the ceiling light In color be-
cause II acts as a reflector, unless the
room has too much daylight. when
ut,le darker tone will absorb some OF the
glare.
For rooms that have northern OK
nosure where little sunlight penetrates,
use colors that are suggestive OF warmth
ss well as light-buff yellow OLD rose
Those that have a southern exposure
should have cool tones-gray' green OF
blue-whle the east and west rooHho
NAV take almost any OF the tones tnat
ones fancy dictates, since the hshl
conditions vary with the different tunes
of day
with these points about light condiuohs
and color values in mind. begin the STUDY
Of YOUR color scheme With study OF
tho standing woodwork, for II Is the
oxed quantity in the room. and so forms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
THE USE OF
THE BOW
An Old World Pastine for
Women Which Is Now
Passing Out.

Apropos Of public archery meetings, OF
which there have been several during the
summer season. I'm Europe and America.
though this year has seen an increase in
interest. ar society pastime this sport
has practically died out. saws an English
daily. Leechs pictures portrayed its
passing, and With that generation IL
ceased 20 be universal. Yet the fate Of
battles and empires have been decided by
archers. for many time they over
powered armored cavalry. English bow
men became the best in Europe, and the
victories Of Crecy and Potiers were as
cribod to the skill of the shooters
For centuries. therefore archery repre-
scented military training. and Edward "
had his own ideas concerning the neces-
sity for teaching all his male subjects TO
defend their country. lie passed an act
ordering that every man should have an
English bow of his own height'-no
foreign goods. mark YOU. Shooting butts
were erected In every township
that rife clubs were now as common.
King Edward " did not leave practice
to chance or inclination. The inhabitants
were compelled 10 shoot up and down
every feast day. and were under PEN
atty II they omitted the duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

The working out Of 4 color scheme Tor
the interior Of the place ono calls nome
is or considerable Importance, If one
would have restful. livable abiding
place. for there has now been proved oy
scientific test what many OF us long 8eo
suspected-that colors and color COM
binations have a distinct effect upon the
norvous system. differing according 10
individual likes and dislikes,
In order to give all the possible room
and effect Of space, whether In city nat
or suburban cottage. tho family rooms
entrance hall. living room and dining
room-are now thrown together In the
modern floor plan. forming VISTA 'l''
necessitates a complete harmony OF color
treatment between the adjoining rooms
Looking through from one room 10 an
other. a iarring series Of color Is not only
unpleasant, but 1t breaks up the erect
OF space.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
CURTAINS VALUE.

In working out a color plan curtains
play an important part. though they
appear TO be only accessories. The best
thought in modern decoration keeps the
walls practically PLAIN, relying upon rugs
and draperies for the note OF color IN
the room. Supposedly. windows are the
eyes OF the house" through when we
see the passing world and such lanu-
scape as is vouchsafed to us. Curtains
therefore. should merely soften the cold
hard lines OF the glass and wood that
form the window frames while carrying
out the tone OF the walls in their color. p
The latest method of hanging curtains
conforms with the idea of admitting All
the light and view possible. They are
hung on slender brass rods, sill length
and pushed clear back to the edge OF tle
window at each side hanging in SOFT
straight folds, unless there is an un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
NOTED COMPANIES.

King Henry VIII gave the first charter
tc the Artillery Company. They were
the ancient fraternity Of bowmen. This
company were forbidden By their charter
to wear purple or scarlet or furs Of
greater price than those of marten. They
had a curious privilege, for they were III
demnihed from murder If any person
passing between the shooter and the
mark was killed, providing the archer
had first called out Fast"
Other noted companies were the Wood
men of Arden. the ToXophilite, and the
Royal Company of Archers in Scotland.
The members OF the latter were the ex-
pert pick and flower OF the land, and they
were constituted King James I Of Scot
lands bodyguard. The archers OF the
present day would scarcely care to COM
pete in the ancient way for the Goose
Prize" On account of its cruelty.
This brutal custom game way eventual
~ to a mark merely an inch in diameter.
and the archer who first succeeded be-
came captain of the butt-shooters for
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
1uE NEW MYSTERY VEIL.

Close on the heels Of the harem Ven
comes the new mystery veil, says "Tne
prv Goods Economist" in its latest issue.
This is made somewhat on the i'hes VI
the barem. except that an entirely open
go. &c left for the eyes instead OF a
nla,n mesh. Both OF these wells arc an
outgrowth Of the strong Oriental no'e no"
prevalent in women's dress.
still another novelty OF orlentai III,
soiration is to appear soon, 1t is said' II
tho nlans of certain yelling manufactur-
el do not miscarry.
The craze for exceedingly soft sheer'
transparent effects has had strong IN
Auence on the yelling world For one
,hino II has brought into even greater
roruIaritv than before the Shetland mn
ished velings. That these kinds are
reaching a very high degree OF perfec-
,,on the finish of the new lines fully at
tests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
THOUGHT FOR WOMEN.

1t is more important that woman
should be a good gossip and tell pleas
antly and smarty of common friends
and the thousand and one nothings Of
the day and hour than tina; she should
sneak with the tongue Of men and angels;
for while together by the fire happens
more frequently in marriage than the
nresence of a distinguished foreigner to
l.. Stevenson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
A QUEENlY AOMlRER.

Charles ] was no mean archer, ard he
issued commission to prevent the fields
near London being so inclosed as Ito in
terrupt the necessary and profitable exer'
else of shooting" lie also caused mounds
10 he lowered when they prevented the
view from one mark TO another.
Catherine Of Portugal Queen TO Charles
III took a great interest in archery 80
marked was her admiration Of archers
that a silver badge was made for the
marshal Of the fraternity. representing an
archer drawing the long bow Gin the
proper manner to his ear and It was IN
Sclibed Regime Catherine Sasittarit'
The supporters were two bowmen. with
the arms Of England and Portugal.
In 1853 archery was still the chief Easter
and Whitsuntide holiday attraction. the
targets being erected In the Flnsbury
Fields
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
LOST IN THE JUNGLE.

This night We we're lost in the forest
even our Indian guide admitted II.
There we're Just five Of us-my husband,
two engineers. the guide and myself. We
put up our small tent underneath large
cypress tree. and were happy at finding
such a clear spot. II looked as though
the ground had been swept. but no one
knew why. A fire WAS soon made from
some brushwood. and l cooked the bacon
and coffee. We sat on fallen log, eat
ing and talking The guide assured US
that we should find our way in the morn
ing
IN every direction We could near
strange noises: wolves were bowling, par
rots screaming and monkeys jumping from
tree to tree. II was all very weird.
Finally the noises hushed. and all but my
self seemed 10 have fallen asleep ! lay
in a hammock, with a thick netting
around Il 10 keep out the insects.
"All at once I thought ] saw strange
white hand reaching near my husband s
face. I was sure / saw several strange
white arms moving In the air, but finally
attributed It 10 my imagination and slept.
Suddenly a gurgling noise awakened
me l tried to get up, but my feet seemed
numb ] felt as though ! were hypno-
tied ] could not even speak. After
struggle I finally managed TO free myself
from the terrible arms OF monstrons
plant that had wrapped itself around the
hammock. It was a miracle that ] had
escaped death. II had strangled the guide
almost 10 death. having twisted its veno-
nous arms around his neck and body in
an effort TO devour him With a large
knife my husband and cut the terrible
plant arms fetgo the guides body For
several hours he was partly paralyzed,
and had BECOME so weakened that he was
unable TO continue the Journey with u.s.
We got another guide before we could go
on
Did you have any difficulty getting
food?" the reporter asked.
"Of certain kind-no.' said Mrs
Adams, laughing. But how would you
like 10 eat Monkeys" she asked. 1T
doesn't sound very alluring, does it, But
we had 20 do IL or starve. At times we
had monkey for breakfast, for dinner and
for supper. We varied the monotony by
changing the method OF cooking. But
boiled. broiled roasted or fried, it was
delicious. We had gone deep into the
forests 10 get in touch with the rubber
Eatherers. and our food supplies gave out.
When the guide suggested monkeys ] OBJ
jectcd strenuously, so he fooled me into
believing It was squirrel. And 1t was so
good that / ate quantities, even after
found out what 1t was-until one night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

In Darkest Africa" sounds thrilling
and fearsome. but how about Darkest
South America? According TO Mrs. ilar-
net Chalmers Adams, who has just re-
turned from exploring its densest forests
and most treacherous trails, il holds quite
as many terrors
q have had many terrible experiences
she said. but none equals that awful
night In the Amazon forest when VIC were
almost eaten alive. Cannibals? No. not
the mild human variety, against wnom
YOU have a chance 10 protect yourself
but a plant-a cannibal plant, ] named
it, Being apparently part animal and
part plant. II is not AT all particular from
which kingdom IL chooses its FOOD. II
has long. entwinins arms, which 1t winds
about its victim. choking out its life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
LOOKING IRON he 0 CINTIaA.
COLOR SCHEMES AND CURTAINS
Nothing in the Home as Restu Definite Color Scheme Car
ned Out Consistently in Paper for the Walls,
Curtains and Woodwork

slightly outlook. when a sash curtain OF
the sheerest material may te strung
across the lower half Of the window. An
oyerhanEinS and valance add pretty
decorative touch. especially IL they are
used over a dainty white or cream net
curtain next the glass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07
HAPPY FINANCIAL RESULTS.

II apcars that our manufacturer are
content TO dispatch an agent VINO u eA-
nected TO build up trade with a Few
often unsuitable-samples. which thinS IS
impossible. Foreign firms. OF the con-
trary. send with the agent MEMBER OF
Junior partner. who speaks half dozen
languages and is not above hnding on.
Latin requirements nor OF learning anu
adopting Latin methods OF DONG pus'"eSS'
with the happiest financial results
British goods have earned a hlsh repu-
,.tion for sll-round excellence. so mucn
co that inferior articles are often supsu-
tutod. and there is no doubt that British
trade could be doubled and trebled by the
adoption Of more up-to-date ana more
energetic methods. II manufacturers cou'u
wake Up" to the possibilities OF these
splendid markets. and then take iuil au-
vantage of them.-Pall Mall Gazette.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

Wooden curtain poles Of the smallest
size, painted white and enamelled. make
good substitutes for the expensive glass
or nickel bathroom rods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-07

I'll be with you in the squeezing OF
Goldsmith, l12S-lW.