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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

~HE orient this spring r. the
source Of Inspiration FOR build
crs Of costumes. You may be
- oriental ia any way you please
and affect In your ra.meu. tho East
Indian the Chinese. the Japanese the
Mohammcdau or the Egyptian. any
thing az all that is eastern. hut woe
betide you IL you display ia your
clothes the slightest hint % the early
Victorian the Louis Nv. or The colo
nIal-in short. any effect that is west
ern and artificial
Natural eastern effects-ln palmer
diction. uncorsst-E figure lines Cthar,
by the way. require the best kind Of
corset TO bring ah0J. and sWathing
drapcr.es nr" ~. idea. now. and the
least suggestion Of nipped in waist,
e. trim and tidy cors-ted figure. Is
hoprics0.y bourgeois.
Tho eastern effect begins with the
loose draped frur, lines and is further
expressed In the ur -uificeUt materials.
the metallic trimmings. the dragging
foot draperies and the sashes that in
the summer costume will be Of para
mount importance this year.
As George Eliot says about cheese.
"Some cheeses are made o. SKINNED
.. z >
matter what YOU call en-. you can tell
which is which 10y the look and smell"
The same theory holds good concerning
the fashionable sash, which Is a hip at
fair that few women except the Initial
ed know anything about This swath-
ed drapery about the hips was intro
duced by a great Partisan d-essmaker
last August. but II was taken up only
by the mondaine IN Paris. who must
have something different, and not at
all by the ma iority Of women on this
side OF the water. But that the nip
sash has arrived this spring is a fore
gone conclusion. and. to use a raEtime
quotation. by summer time everybody
will be doing IT,"
Yes. the fat and the thin. the rich
and the poor. all alike will be swathed
in hip sAshes, but let me conhdentially
whisper In your ear that II is only the
girl who has no hips to Swathe who
will wear the waist adornmcnt with
style. To he sure. in oriental coun-
tries this sash is used TO aCCentuate
curves. which in the orient are thought
TO be desirable and even prayed for
by the devout Moslem women. They
are prayed against by the smart oc-
cidentaL
There are many variations Of the hip
sash. Some Of them are as deep as a
hip yoke. A good example OF this sash
is to be seen in one OF the illustrations.
where II is sWathed about the figure a
little below the natural waist line. The
material OF the sash Is a very broad.
soft piece OF black satin ribbon. which
Is held in place. a little toward the
left side OF the front. by a long. narrow
Jet buckle. The embroideries on this
cream wolfe frock are OF coral color.
charming and simple way 10 dis
pose OF the sash on summer gown is
seen In another cut, where the beauti-
full gown OF machine embroidery
founcing, landings and all overs is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

would emerge stronger, better and
more capable from Lent rest Many
women who stand in real need of this
say that il would be impossible to rest
cure" in their own homes because OF
possibilities and inCessant inter
rupuons.
But method Will do a great deal. and
;he clever housewife can plan out the
household routine for perhaps "A couple
Of weeks ahead r It is necessary to do
50 The great advantage of the rest
cure home IS that II costs practical
- nothing.
The starvation cure has been so
much to the front for two or three
years that most people are aware OF
the beneficial effect OF occasional pc
RODS Of fasting upon the health. While
the simple poJtaEe Of lentiis. which in
o!don days the church ordained is not
rIgidiy adhered to by many today, Lent
eujoins more limited fare. the restric-
ton Of butchers meat and fewer meals
from the hygicniC point of view most
excellent advice. Some people cut
down their meals give up supcrfluous
luXurles, while a few fast actually and
continuously, partakiug only Of the
simplest ana plaInest fare that is es-
those who are obese the results are
exclusively good. but there is danger
in extreme measures for the thin.
nervy. representative individual. who
is most likely 70 20 in for Observances
on this scale.
Medical men are coming more and
more 10 feel thai the people who ha-
b-tUaliy live vel and tend To be over
fed, eating at least four solid meals a
day. would b. far ea,nicr and hap
pier and would live longer as we'll il
they could be prevailed upon 80 fast
now and again. as well as reduce the
amount Of food they consume daily. a
short fast-say. forty eight hours
gives the digestive organs a complete
rest and allows the body to get rid Of
toxins from the blood which are close
" concerned IN the production Of goat.
rheuma tlsm and many other ills Of the
flesh
Mentally also fasting is benefcinl
provided II Il not carried to the extent
% impairing the nourIshment and di-
rninishing the vitality.
The moral influence is very real II
! is good thing for people TO be able
TO give up at viii what is superfiuous
/ and luxurious in daily life. There are
men whose will power is so feeble that
they would be incapable Of stopping
smoking for a week. and women too.
The habit Of self indulgence IS easily
established. and in this age. when hair
81 rus ara Negotiations are unpopular
! w.ih the majority, the doing without
! policy is almost necessary now and
again.
Mental depression and melancholia
& are Frequently associated with dlges-
! tive disorder and sluggish liver. sim
, pie living. simple fare. a little more cx-
! ere Sc and quiet Will cure a large per
| ceEtage Of nerves" Every one of the
| fashionable cures" at home aud
! abroad mas three factors in common
! fest. regulation az Diet and daily ex-
! +Tc.se. Unfortunately most people
( value a cure according 10 the amount
/ uf money Il costs them and the trouble
/ u entails. They can achieve the same
/ results FOR nothing by utilizing the op-
pOTtCnities Of Lent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
New Method Of finding
Dinner Partners

MEN used to think it a lot of bother
ard pretty hard work To find their
dinner partners at a formal affair when
they had nothing but half card or
part OF a quotation to work upon. but
the recent innovation OF New York
hostcsscs has made it infinitely moro
difficult.
So. young men. beware when you are
invited to a smart dinner party in this
year 1913. for you are apt to be pre-
scented with a card on which Will be
found two red lines. II may look 10
you like a sample of some new art. but
IT isn't. 1t is the means by which you
will identify your dinner partner. The
lines represent the contours OF the
mouth of the woman whom you are to
take into dinner She puts a prepara-
ton OF red paste on her lips. and then.
allowing them to assume their natural
and unconscious expression, she i'm
presses them upon Il little white card.
ON this card your name will he writ
ten. which means that you have TO
establish 4 resemblance between The
impression of two lips tightly closed
and two lips as far apart as possible.
for no one expects the woman To keep
from laughing hilarIousiy while YOU
are looking around for Il familiar pair
of lips
The BertilIon system Is like r c by
the side of it, All they have to do I'M
| der this system is to find thumb
somewhere in the country that made a
| certain impression. Easy, very easy.
compared with looking through a
| drawing room fun OF lips,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

her wells CarelesS!y there IS a snare In
the brown ana gray face coverings
The Eray.Sh t1upe veil is apt TO bring
out the slightest tendency to sallow-
ness in the skin. but wells of this color
are very stylish even with black hats,
and when becoming they AFFORD a de-
hshuUl change from the black and
white variety. The finer and more in
conspicuous these wells are the better.
from fashion v.cwpu Mt OF the SIM
pie meshes the beNacou, the hairliRs
and the craqucle are the most beCom-
ing. Sometimes two o. these mcshes
are combined with effective results and
when the chenille dot is used II is
placed al vide intervals over the sur
face.
The lace wells are fascinating this
year. The finer and more expensive
princess lace and rose point lace wells
are worn with dress hats. and the ef
feet is in good taste. for there should
be harmony between the hat and its
chief accessory, the veil. The trig lit
tie tailored hat. on the contrary, should
| be completed Icy a neat. simple veil 20
fulfill its function Of keeping the hair
! in place and protecting the face from
the signs OF travel
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
80 Death In Lent

hours, more sleep. II would make
vast difference To the health OF any one
TO go to bed at 1880 every night FOR
month. ~ increasing the allowance
Of sleep We supply one Of the most
valua bile attributes of the rest cure.
The women who are really run down
should try what one weeks rest cure
at home in Lent VIII do for them.
Many mothers OF families who could
never contemplate an expensive rest
cure would find that a modified one At
home would restore their nerves. their
endurance. their patience their phys
ical well being II at the same time
Lenten influence inspired to quiet
meditation. a more spiritual gtmos-
pEere and happier philosophy they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

How does Lent affect the health
question for most people?
In the first place. it supplies the op-
porunity OF enjoying two OF the most
up to date cures in moderate degree
rest and fasting. The majority Of
people could perfectly well, for the
next few weeks at any rate. cut down
their social engagements, live more
simply and alter their environment to
provide the repose they need. life
of strain and stress is Of far less con
sequence If we can insure definite
periods of rest and Lent gives the
chance to many people who TO their
own undoing. ignore It. The dearth o.
social entertainments insures early
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Che Use and Misuse Of flavorlns


Of meat. or you may fry a few slices
Of onions with a little dripping at the
bottom Of the pan which is to contain
the stew and then take out the slices
before putting in the other ingredients.
A little chopped onion added to
greens improves their flavor in a won
derful way. II il also very nice in dried
peas. lentils or beans.
A couple OF cloves put into an apple
tart bring out the flavor OF the fruit
Many people, too, who DO not care for
spice in a pudding will welcome stick
OF cinnamon which has been simmered
in the milk with which the pudding IL
made.
A very delicious meat favoring may
be made by putting a few peppercorns
and some chopped parsley into a small
bottle OF vinegar. Stand this In q gen.
tie oven until it is thoroughly warmed
through. Set il aside and leave it for
8 week. Then pour OF the vinegar and
use It as a iavoring for stews.
A mustard sauce is very nice with
any kind OF FISH that tends to be a bit
greasy. such as fried herring or mack
erel. Mix a small pinch OF mustard
into the -four with which the sauce is
made. Add squeeze OF lemon juice.
smooth the -four with a little water
and mix it as for a plain white sauce.
Perhaps you do not know how de-
hcious fried apples are with sausages.
Peel and core them in the usual way,
cutting them into very tH.n s.g.s.
. Then after the saUsages are cooked fry
iUp the appl-s quickly in the dripping
which = LETT in the pan. When the,
ARE quite brown arrange them around
1.-THE slusages and serve very hot
There IS one thing 10 remember in
lus.ng favorings-don't overdo them.
III you are doubtful it Is better TO put
Il too little than too much.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

THE French say that as q nation
American cooks spoil their handi-
work because they don't know how TO
favor their dishes properly. and this
criticism In in many cases only too
true
Lemon and vanilla navorings are both
often handled very badly. Many cooks
either leave them out altogether or put
in a great deal too much. II is a good
thing 70 remember that vanilla should
not be used with any very sweet dish.
as IL is apt TO make the flavor rather
cloying. but in cake or pudding which
contains only q little sugar It Is often
a wonderful Improvement
Unless your hand is exceptionally
steady you had better not pour out va
n;lla from the bottle for instead OF q
drop or two you will get a steady
stream. 1t is safer to pour the vanilla
on a lump OF sugar: then II too much
comes out you can break OF part OF the
lump and so get only the exact guam
tity that you want
Use fresh lemons rather than lemon
essence whenever you can get them.
You can put a squeeze Of lemon juice
into pastry or a cake or pudding Of
the solid kind, but il must never be put
( into q milk pudding or sauce. for II
| would curdIe the milk and make the
{ whole thing !umpy.
Instead. you should cut bit Of thin
lemon rind and simmer it gently in the
milk for a few minutes. then take out
the rind and go on making your pUd-
ding. or you may rub a couple Of
Jumps OF sugar on the outside Of your
lemon I'll they turn yellow and then
add them 10 the pudding.
II you want TO make a soup or stew
taste OF onion without actually hav-
ing a piece OF onion in il cut open your
vegetable and rub il Oh each little bit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

a dark blue MORE hip sash. with an
embroidered ornament IN red and blue,
is the finish.
There is no good reason except wo-
nan's-the bromide excuse because
why sashes should in any way suggest
wells but by some occult mental proc
css they do associate themselves to me
at this moment. probably because the
wells this spring are so CnarmingiE he
coming and, strange to say. not iniu-
rious 10 the eyes
Il ,he selection OF a Veil nine ont Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
COLDS ON THE CHEST.

IDEOPLE who have colds on their
chests are apt to dose themselves
with cough mixtures without a real
knowledge OF the drugs that enter into
their composition. The majority con-
tain opium, and giving them indis
criminately 10 children has caused
many Untimely deaths. There are too
many simple and harmless remedies 10
trifie with dangerous drugs in cases Of
this kind.
To sip water as hot as can be swal-
lowed. by promoting the secretion OF
the mucous membranes. frequently
serves TO stop paroxysm Of dry
coughing. One teaspoonful OF glycerin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Che Dip Sash Modisb featur
~ Of Summer frocRs *%

treated with a sash OF csrise velvet
ribbon used as a means OF draping the
skirt. Any girl with the slightest in
genulty in manipulating ribbon could
easily duplicate this very effective ar
raugernent The frock itself is eT-
tremely severe in cut. depending as IL
does for its chic upon the exquisite ma
tsrials employed. A very smart iine IS
given 10 the back OF a number of sum
rner and spring costumes by the sash
knotted and weighted on the skirt back
OF the knees. Such an effect is gained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

The simpler waistcoats for tailored
gowns are made Of white pique and
are fastened with mannish studs.
Pretty little guimpes or vests are u
brussels net. with high collars and fat
knife plated Cravats arranged in l.
shape. In the center OF the cravat IS
row OF small crystal buttons. and at
the throat is a tiny satin pump bow
Of a color matching the piping at the
top OF the hIgh COLLAR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

blemish on their own countenances.
on the other hand. a well chosen veil
VIII often soften too prominent fea-
lures or blur sharp outlines.
The veil Of fine mesh IS the newest
thing this season. and II is a Podsend
to n" woman who has forgotten her
birthdays. These fine mesh weaves
come n grays and browns. as well
as in the more usual black and white
effects. For the woman who GUYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

every ten swomen viii take the opinion
Of a shopgirl as to its becomingness,
or. worse still. they will ask the oblig-
ing clerk to hold the yelling up to her
face before a decision is reached. They
never stop to think that wells that are
charming against the faces of the pref
ty clerks may tend to bring out every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

with a sash OF orange colored MORE
silk.
Summer dresses OF the new plumetis
en- broidered grapes show most effec-
tive color combinations on white
grounds A charming model shown is
made OF plumetis Grape with designs
IN blue and black, with q touch OF red.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
i. WalStccats Of Codav

TUE Waistcoat and little vestee are
popular additions TO tailored suits
and dressy blouses. The waistcoat
worn with the new tailored costume is
an exact reproduction of a mans gar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

ment OF this kind. Indeed. women Of
ten 60 to hAberdashsrs for them and
have the garments fitted TO their
figures.
In plain silks and fascins ting bro
cades the dressmakers are turning out
these accessories. which are usually in
PRODUCED into a garment TO give a touch
VI contrasting color.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

orient this spring r. the
source Of Inspiration FOR build
crs Of costumes. You may he
~ nTLeLfal N unE NaN Won pLease
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
VESPER SERVICE OF
K. OF. c. LAST NIGHT

The annual vesper service of San
Salvador Council No. 299 Knights OF
Columbus at st. Mary's r. c. church,
last night was attended by more than
200 members of the order, who oc-
seats in the main part of the
church. Members of the council met
in their council chamber at 7 o'clock
and from there went to the church
in a. body. Grand knight John w.
Kelly was in charge. Rev. Father
Reynolds of st. Peters College Jersey
City, made the address of the eve
ming. He spoke on the subject Of
"Knights of Old" in which he spoke
of st. Patrick as one of the Oldest
knights.
An elaborate musical program was
carried out. The altar was decor.
ated with cut flowers and palms
Mon, B. T. O'Connell, Rev. Peter B
Corr and Rev. James McKeever were
on the altar throughout the service.
The ushers were: j. X. Sheehy, R
j. Calvin, j. j. Harrigan, s. Sand
beck, Charles Gregg and William
Corr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
John Henry ago
Was Royal Host

John Henry Jago proved a royal host
at his home in William street last night
when he entertained a number of his re-
~latives and friends at party in honor of
the thirty-second anniversary of his birth.
Irwin Kip and r. NJ. Thomas rendered
several pleasing vocal selections.
George Jago gave many violin solos.
At II o'clock the guests were ushered
into the dining room where refresh
ments were served. The guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jago, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Baurer, Mr.. and Mrs. William II.
Jenkins Jr., Mrs. Arthur Andersen, Mrs.
Matthew, Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Courtney, Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jago, Misses
Mamie Hanley, Evelyn Mae Bauer,
Mamie O'Brien, Julia Gerity, Catherine
Bauer, Edna Mae Thomas, little Harriet
Anderson, Gladys Jenkins, Marion and
Margaret Courtney, Matthew Jago, Fl.
Morley Thomas, Irwin Kipp, David G..
Jago, Richard Jago, Jr. Francis Court
ney, John Courtney, William John Jen-
kins, John James Jago, William Court
ney and John Jago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
TO DEBATE TOMORROW

Resolved, our navy should be in
creased, is the topic that will be put
up for debate tomorrow afternoon in
the high school auditorium between
Miss Hufford's English B division
and Miss Fletcher's English d divi-
sion. The high school faculty and
all sophomore students have been in
vited to attend. After the debate a
social time with refreshments will
be held.
The affirmative side will be held
by Miss Hufford's division, c~aptained
by e. Hoyt Palmer. His team COM
prises Miss Ella O'Neil, Clifford
Roberts and David Mandel. The
negative side, which will be held by
Miss Fletcher's students, is captained
by Miss Margaret Conquest. Her
team comprises Misses Rose Che
shansky, Bessie Bastedo and Rebecca
Weinblatt. Three faculty members
will act as judges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
RAILROAD TRAINMEN
TO HOLD BALL TONIGHT

At the meeting of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen, Local No. 800
yesterday afternoon, the committee
of arrangements for the brother
hoods ball tonight at the Audito-
rum, reported that everything had
been prepared for the occasion and
that q number of prominent men OF
the organization from out of town
would be present. Two members
were received into the local and four
applications received. The meeting
was well attended, about ~ train
men being present.
The committee of arrangements
reported that President Daniel
Quinn, of Local No. 1873, of Jersey
City, and Secretary C A. COPYRIGHT
and C. A. Donnelly, of the same local
would be present. Mr.. Donnelly is
general chairman and G. "A. Cort-
right, general secretary of the Lee
high Valley railroad division of the
organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
4 MEEK WIFE
is THE IDEAL
Rev. J. H. Northrup's Sermon
on Subject Interesting.

Taking His Meek Little Wife" as
his subject and extolling her virtues
as almost essential in the makeup
of a harmonious and loving home,
Rev. James II. Northrup held the I'M
divided attention of his audience in
the fourth sermon of a series on the
Home at the First Presbyterian
church last night. On either side of
the pulpit stood huge, beautiful
palms, BETTING decorations for Palm
Sunday. An interesting musical pro-
gram was rendered. Mr.. Northrup
took his text from the first and sec
ond verses of the third chapter of
First St. Peter.
The speaker explained that all
were not meek little wives" He
stated since the subject is too asst
to cover in one sermon he thought
it best that he consider this one type
of wife. what is this kind of a
m to the home? What will she
have to bear, and what can she do?"
he asked. Continuing he said: Some
women scorn this type. If you are
not that kind, but the other kind,
you don't need assistance from me.
You are equal to taking care of
yourself, and that, of course, is your
peril. You may take care of yourself
so nightly that your husband loses
interest in taking care of you"
The speaker declared that the
meek little woman" is more reli-
gious than the other type. He said:
Woman in general is more religious
than man, because she has more of
a fpp1iDp nf I~nnon1pnno ona that
feeling of dependence is basel on re-
ligion; it is religion in the essence"
In telling how a meek woman
makes more of an ideal wife than
her opposite, he said: 1.-The meek
woman is the opposite in many cir
cumstances to the stubborn. She
can adapt herself to conditions, and
that is a prime element of efficiency.
That is what makes her a helpmeet
to her husband-meet means fit
adapted to him or adaptable to the
conditions arising. We must admire
the woman who through the hand OF
death and a second marriage adapts
herself to the conditions of another
home. Home is the harbor which
when the sunshine of pros
perity becomes too dazzling; a har-
Dor where the human bark finds
in the time of adversely. Let
one think | am presenting a more
lowly part, it is the part with the
greatest possibilities. Weakness is
not a synonym for weakness. 1t
have no such association in
your mind; indeed it is rather a
of strength"
In conclusion he said: "Be not
ashamed of meekness in the home.
Home is a place where the great are
sometimes small and the small are
often great. Home is the golden set
ting in which the brightest jewel is
mother. A meek little wife is the
kind most likely to win her husband,
to mother a Livingstone, to please
God and die happy"