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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
IMITATION PEARLS.
They Are Made With Essence d'orisnt,
a Fish Scale Product.


a Fish Scale Product.
As the real pearl comes from the oys-
ter, so to a large extent Is the manu-
facture OF artificial pearls dependent
on certain species of fish The com
plete processes of manufacture are. of
course, trade secrets. but II is interest
ing TO know that II is from the bril-
liant scales of the ablet, or blay. that
essence d'orient is produced. as with
this essence imitation pearls are made.
The blay is n small fish with green
back and white belly. and the es-
sence is obtained exclusively from its
white scales, which are covered with
pigment of metallic appearance. They
are first treated with ammonia and
then with fish glue. powder being
first obtained and then n paste which
can be easily spread on glass.
In the early stages of pearl manufac-
ture, about 1896. this essence dorient
was applied to little balls OF plaster.
but the temperature and the damp heat
of the human body modified the adhe-
sive qualities of the pearly matter and
caused changes of color In 1850 Pa
risian named Joaquin invented meth
cd of covering small glass balls with
this essence. thereby producing the
first practical artificial pearl.
In the north and east of France and
In Germany blay fishing is actively pur-
sued. About 1000 are required to pro-
duce a pound OF scales, which in turn
gives n quarter of pound Of essence.
New York Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
The Sacrifice of Health for Wealth

young Pittsburgh millionaire
has broken down at 30 under the
strain of the race for wealth, and
has been sent to sanitarium,
hopeless physical and mental wreck.
How many millions had he made?
That's the first information given in
the dispatches. 1t Is the first ques-
ton that comes to the average mind.
But what's the difference to him
now whether he made three millions
or 80 millions. The one amount
means no more than the other to a
man in mad-house. The main
point is-he made too much.
He has heaped up what is huge
pile OF thrash to him now, and In
doing 1t has ruthlessly sacrificed
the most precious possessions any
man can have The dog crossing the
brook who dropped his bone to
snatch at the shadow of 1t reflected
in the water has many parallel
among men who sacrifice health and
happiness for money.
OF course, the WORKOUT money
chaser may have the satisfaction to
reflect, il he is in any condition to
reflect at all, that his millions may
give comfort and pleasure to those
who love him and have been depen-
dent upon him. But perhaps these
would rather have him, in sound
mind and health, than his money.
Would you think it sensible 10
wreck your brain and body in pill.
ing up money for others to spend
who would rather have the money
than have you?
The feverish desire for wealth
which leads man to wreck his
health in attaining 1t is little If any
less ignoble than that which leads
man to commit crime for it.
Wealth can mean nothing good TO
any man if it does not bring him
better health. more wisdom and mel
lower spirit. Ones first thought
should be of health.-Rutand News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
Harvard Then a College Of Children.

In 1855. when elected president OF
Harvard. the Rev. Increase Mather re-
fused to resign the passionate Of the
North church in Boston for the sake of
forty or fifty children" Therefore he
used 70 ride back and forth from Bos-
ton to Cambridge. charging to the col
lege the cost of shoeing and batting his
horse and mending his saddle Many
OF these students were but twelve or
thirteen years old.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

1000 Rolls
Wall Papers
At I2I-2c Double Roll
Not lot of Remnants or short
ends. Large quantities of all pat
terms. Regularly 15c to 18c.
Linen Bats at I9c
Ideal filling for Summer quilts and
cushions.
Cooler than cotton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
At 39c Each

Linene Squares and Scarfs-em-
broidered or drawn work. Squares
are 80 inch, Scarfs are Is by SO ms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
Breaking the News.

Il have decided" said the congress-
man. ito retire TO private life at the
end Of my present term"
What's the matterg" asked his COL
league. Has somebody been sending
you marked papers from bomeT-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

Jeweler-This ring is . shillings more
than the plain one on account Of the
chasing. Buyer-But you won't have
to chase me. I'm going 10 pay for
what I get.-Iondon LADY.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

Night GotDns at 69c
Soft sheer Long Cloths-with
elaborate trim of pretty embroid-
cries.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

ASSSchSe sfSSS VII AAt6H
grade Baggage
All our speciality and finer Trunks
sacrificed.
$500 Wardrobe Trunks $l3 so
$1,000 Bonnet Trunk $3.50
$3.50 Bureau Trunk $l3. SO
$3.50 Fibre Motor Trunk $3.50
$40 so Red Fibre TrnDk, 34-
inch, at Sl2.50
$3.50 Black Fibre Trunk. 30
inch, at :, SIS. SO
$3.50 Brown Fibre Trunk, 30
inch, at $1,000
$500 Steamer Trunk. black
fibre. 3o-inch, at Sl0.89
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

At CSC yd--lot of choice AS
inch Flouncings; were SIPS.
At Half Price--any of our
large collection OF 27inch
FlouncingS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19
DRYSDALE
Newest White Shoes

We have this week received many adj
ditional late styles for Women and
Children. Assortments of all sorts of
Summer Footwear are full and COM
plete.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-07-19

There are concerns Withou
number almost who sell cheap
monuments at dear prices
concerns which have no local
reputation to sustain, that you
know nothing about.
Ordering the monument from
us insures securing a memorial
made from best quality stone,
not uarry seconds" tha-
WILL come, up to your expec
latiO1S.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
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Dough, rubbed on with a soft clean flannel dipped
in fine oatmeal. will clean ordinary wall paper
To give high polish to mirrors rub with methyl-
lated spirits containing touch of blue powder.
When frying mush 1t improves the crispness II the
mush is dipped in white Of egg before frying
%% "ta. =
Ugly cracks and splits in furniture sometimes
be filled with beeswax that they will hardly show
sfAsF .N.
small and dainty garnish for veal served in any
form is slices Of lemon topped with grated horse
radish. '". e..
One tablespoonful Of ammonia added to quart
Of water makes excellent way to clean gold or
silver jewery .< ~
Yolks of eggs, from which the whites have been
removed, can be kept three four days If covered
with cold water. ..-'@.... : -. s ..-...
Brushing the spots of coffee stain. with cream
in 1t, from the most delicate silk or wooden fabric
with pure glycerine will remove them.
few drops OF turpentine WOODEN clcth will
clean tan shoes very WELL A drop or two OF orange
or lemon Juice will give brilliant polish to any
leather az. e..
When filing preserve Jars it Is, a good plan to
keep off drafts by closing doors and windows that
opposite another In avoiding drafts when
filling hot Jars many breakages are also avoided.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
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Moire is much favored material
All black gowns are in high favor.
Z Three-inch bar pins make charming clasp Tor
the delicate laces which trim the new hlouses.
Brightly colored furs are fad Of the season.
There is scarcely costume in which chi1on
does not play prominent part
One sees nothing narrow fitted to the figure
exaept footline on the skirt
Fashions seem to be intended for only the women
who have managed to keep thin.
The dull shade Of Japanese red which was new
in the spring is in full bloom now.
Embroidered nets smart, and tiny beads sewn
on makes them like the samplers Of our grand
mothers. A1
Filmy web-like tulles new designs carried out
in threads of gold and silver the new laces Tor
evening gowns. "
A novelty to be signalled in passing Is the black
and white checked stocking brought forward by a
few ultra fashionable women, and which has given
birth to every variety Of black and white in smart
hose.
There is a tendency In boots to return to all
black for the winter and patent leather Is coming
to the front again. Buckles o. every size descrip-
ton and richness are being worn every kind OF
shoe and the Greek sandal is being continued the
winter boots.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25

s,o~ c.n the housewife defeat the common e"e"S
~ ,he present age-the high cost OF Eving' ,
This much Is certain: she can w ~
ncng cleanliness -. 49, ,o.r with the
particularly at this season OF tho yea. VIZ. 49, 49,
,,,rter season lust at hand. when naturaty tle
S,i, ror tha running OF the household operation are
higher than at any other time. this aues',on - ia
NJ ,nportance to women. ana 10 theA! ioA0~ ~
masters who needs must meet these DIS x
indeed during the past Few Tnohths We 10.
heard but little else than the discussion - ~.
.,,, James T. Hill has maintained SO lhs'sten.1
~. as not a. much the high cost Of living as the
cost Of high living, that many have ooKso aoou -
ard wherein the high living was to oe lounu. 70,
m,rv have decided that the American nousewe
insists mon the best qualities with tneil cote
pondinsly higher costs. and It's sInah "o"u - 10
the American man finds that he has more 'n n" "'
-. rv,irad for when he's confronted with the ois.
.eyVhy" one Of these advocates OF the n!sn thinh
,s.orv dec,ares to-day housewives 40 no' t".
~ bnving groceries In the bulk as they WV go
A. - ~ our grandmothers NO. they mus. -.
everything in packages. They nave io - 1901
...Lape goods are Just bit nicer than are .ne $50
"a eash,oned kinds our foremothers bought from
barrels and boxes. And many additiona' u..'.'
tacted onto the monthly bills through thl@ o' ga
trsvagance alone" declared this man.
A. matter Of fact. American women as 49,
A demand highest qualities. Clean loou - ~ ~;
~. things for which they have fought tnrousn .'s"
80, .hr,,,yb legislative halls by means or 1000 IN
.t;on INA in every other available way. !hey
-sal,ze that to- secure food guaranteed 10 oe 'ie
and wholesome they must pay larger su"s' anu
they're willing to do It, s .h.+ n.ck
- "a nerfectly true exactly as charged Una. ps.n
80 Goods come at higher price than DO the oIu
$4,000 hu,L goods: but they're cleaner and there-
80. ~, ~. hea,thful and American women are Will
ing to pay the price - +h.+ The few
Il doesn't necessarily follow. however that tne
.aditional cents charged for the certhed gooos. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Present Neckwear Modes
Afford Many Practical
Suggestions for Toilette.

Not for many seasons has there been time when
neckwear held so prominent place in milady's
dress accessories as this And not for many
seasons have these self-same accessories held for
milady the possibilities that they do this year.
collars, hschus. ruches, tiny bows made Of the
veriest scraps of ribbon and lace all these in the
MODE, and with number of them the simplest gown
may De made to meet almost any requirement
With the simple little bar pin made of horal roses.
the blouse is given a distinctive neat appearance.
while the fchu, the big lace collar, will transform
the simplest dress into q ffock suitable for dinner
of theater wear.
And the nice part about 1t all IL the fact that
many OF these things may be made of aces and
rlDpons which you already have In store. Take the
lace collars and fchus. for instance Made of the
sneerest nets, you may that discarded blouse ~
net IN the making. You may have wondered
what use you could put that garment so long since
out OF date Just fashion It into OF those charm
ing nchus which give to the simple blouse such
dainty attractiveness %.
Or it may be jabot collar that you'll want.
They take such very small amount. that
sion with your SCRAP basket almost invariably
veals the requisite materials.
And those cunning little floral bar pins and bows
may be made of the very tiniest bits Of silk and
ment. ~ t~.a5
Tiny buttons used to splendid advantage in the
making ,of many Of the collars and other bits Of
neckwear, and one clever girl with Z good assprt-
ment OF small pieces OF silk embroidered the lace
design Of one dainty collar with tiniest rosebuds,
IN addition to these are the lovely frills worn In
from odd bits Of stray ribbon.
These accessories may be made simple as
elaborate as ono desires and give dressy look
Tor afternoon or evening did large collar worn
to an informal dinner recently by . weli-known
woman In the business world. There was heavy
rain and she used the street. car, N she wanted
wear her broadcoth street suit whroh included the
three pieces, and by adding elaborate collar OF
white lace she was Dressed appropriately for the
occasion and at the same time had the cciNfortable
assurance that the rain could not inture he'd
clothes.
And the possibilities Of the seasons neckwearare
endless. tEs4Et = E
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Mothers May Mold Morals By
Enforcing Simple Dress for Girls
Says Prominent Purity Worker

boys Is dangerous and sows the seeds from which
immodesty springs as5%
- would also advise mothers not to teach their
chHoren too many cute mannerisms when they are
young. It is nice to show of your youngsters in
company, bu: too much OF 1t leads to holiness
Doioness leads to immodesty, and immodesty to i'm
morality Do not concentrate your attention en-
tiIely on the girl but divide 1t equally among both
sexes" says DR.. Guild.
Dr.. Guild has the support of many educators and
students OF social subjects IN his opinion, and this
view or the dress problem for girls is scheduled
Dc open Tor discussion among the mothers In many
OF the women's clubs and mothers organization,
during the coming year
Inc question Is: Will it result in reversion tc
the modest type OF girlsh irock for which high
schools and other educational institutions have
several years been working?
Many Of these same workers declare that an
adoption OF simpler style of dress for girls would
result Immediately in the abolition fNmuch OF the
snobbery and juvenile aristrocy which now exists
In the public schools.
What do you think of It? e-H{q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Seek Ye First the
Kingdom Of Home
And Its Happiness
BY BLANCHE DRAPER.

Seek We first the kingdom Of home and its hap
pness and all other things shall be added unto YOU
If sage to rise up among us in these
modern days to give us gospel for twentieth cen
fury living, wonder II he wouldn't in his code OF
instruction exact some such Injunction this
Seek We first the kingdom Of home and its hap
YOU"
wonder If in these days when homes to many
little more than place to sleep each night and eat
some times, where the spirit Of the hozc is entirely
lost in the individual interests Of the various mem
bers of the family If he would not md this indeed
of the most needed teachings in his entire Cos
Think what such basic principle Of modern life
would mean!
: Think what it would mean to thousands Of
elected wives. Think what 1t would mean to thou
sands Of husbands who seek their sympathy and
their happiness in any place but in the home Think
what it would to thousands Of children who
have never known what real home is like. whose
mothers to them little more than are their
teachers and less responsive, whose fathers are to
them only breadmnners, whose interest Is centered
only in their own pleasures.
Think what it would to the homes Of the
nation and therefore to the nation itself.
When l statred this, I did not intend to preach
sermon. But there all about us in city,
and in every city in the country, 50 many homes
absolutely devoid of the spirit Of home--homes in
which home home is given only the last consid-
eration-that one cannot but feel the need for such
gospel.
For after all, the social unit must be to yer,
large evtent the home Time was when the home
was invariably considered the social unit. 1ndiyid
ualism has. however increased to such extern
that now far frequently consider the in
dividual the social unit.
But it's the happy home which means happy men
happy and happy children. And it's ths
seeking of the home and its happiness first which
means the addition of all other things which make
life worth living. For in this search there enters
self-abnegation, selfsacrce, loyalty. devotion. tru.
owe, real confidence and all the other splendid qus
tiles which make for the successful life.
It's good gospel this--'Seek first the kingdom
of home and it's happiness and all other thing,
shall be added to YOU"
It's at least worth trying
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Uncle Sam Helped Make
This Unique Pre-Nuptial
Shower a Real Success

,h, goes away from her home town Is
Tive and whose friends back home are sun oeou'irr
hr,d.u-elsct often finds herself IN ratne, a. w
comfortable and unhappy posltloh VIZ" ,th showers
a ~ Is.rrs Of them altogether too late TO take
part in them na ,t,s
The thing makes her decidedly unhappy anu .ss
-. ~ tha things which more than any othe. ni s
her feel apart and segregated rom oSe has haen
bean 40 kind to her and with Wnom s',e w NV
L.,stsd durinr some Of the pappiest days Oh he'
life. 49,. .,m, about It, If she
10 lust little bit clever. One prioe ~ e 800 out
nr.a,rament made up her mind to ma "as 49,
us. s.ruain+ances were giving showers LOT one "
mar dearest friends, and because she was a" ths
her home town, she felt very muen iei' .-.s for
merrment and the opportunity 10 oo Ai
her friend n, . .hr,,,ph a big
MIA ~ magazines and papers, looking always ~
the advertisements of things which ihc'uusu avar
Guest that the reader write for samples a"u ,ad
t;.,rp rhen she secured some post caros am a ~.
- how. sample of each Of these various tnhss set.
~ the address of her friend IT Worheu I 49,.
charm, and the bride-elect without hio"e or,,
or where received continuous shower - 80,
th,rp from breakfast foods to dessert. A!ons WIZ
~ 80. +h,rps came the cook books and the aoVel
t,sements and everything. so that risnt a"a' 49,.
ia voung housekeeper put in touch WIN oo ,
ana dozens Of things which might otnel"iso nav
taken her considerable time to learn. s ~.
And ali that this unique little shower eos' ~ 49,
time the post cards and the postage , ,o.
Tf's inst one Of the numerous equaiiS
schemes which the bride who really wants ~ nase
MARI in the showers given her friends IN the hohe
town may conceive. H. .5,,, ~,ou,u
Now 1ust as soon as the originator OF TINS cle'e.
idea receives the announcement OF an ensaseent ~.
any Of her friends, she goes through TINS SANS s.
and sends out the post cards immediately: ln ~.
NAV .he 70 ahle TO give with Uncle Sans help,
nr.runtal shower all her own and at long dis
lance. ...s.. $50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Housewives Refuse to Sacrifice
Cleanliness in Effort to Solve
Problem of High Cost Of Living

package stun 10 extravagance For when one
considers the dangers which Turk about the wide
open cracker barrel, the big sugar barrel exposed
to flies and dust and foul air. the open pickle bar
rell from which the grocer boy might scoop your
pickles with unwashed hands over which the
itinerant might eat the stolen pickle when con-
sders all these dangers to which grandm others gro
ceres were subjected the expenditure for the pro-
lection against them seems not at all unwise.
And there are dozens Of other similar instances
which might be cited Of the extra price paid for
clean foods. But the grocery bill, when 1t repre-
sents expenditure for clean food represents more
than expenditure for food. It represents ex-
penditure for health and certain decrease In the
expenditure for medicine, restoratives and tonics.
Whatever the American housewife may do to
decrease the high Of living thing certain,
housewife will decline sacrifice cleanliness the
altar of money. IL ..Tstt
She will demand clean food. She'll be willing to
pay for 1t. And when she gets 1t. she will be
serving not only money but health and happiness
and efficiency. s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
Graham Nut Bread.


Two cups graham flour, one cup white flour, one
cup milk one cup broken walnuts or pecans. one
scant cup molasses. teaspoon soda. Mix dry in
gradients together then add the molasses and milk.
Bake shallow pan, to cut in slices about one
and one-haf inches high.
+ Minute Pudding.
Set some milk the fire and when 1t boils, add
little SALT stir in much flour will make it Of
proper thickness Let it boil quickly while the
fire. Pour it into dish, and it may be served with
butter and sugar, milk and sugar, sweet sauce.
Creole Salad
Cut off the tops Of eight medum-sized sweet bell
peppers saving the top with the stem attached; re-
move all the seeds and white portion without break
minutes. Mix together a cupful each Of minced
ham and chicken, four hard-boiled eggs and
bunch of celery. chopped, and Spanish onion
Mosten with dressing fill the shells, replace the
tops and serve.
Orange Filling.
Mix thoroughly one-half cupful of sugar and two
and one-half tablespoons Of flour; then add grated
rnd half orange, onefourth cupful of orange
Juice half tablespoonful Of lemon juice, Agg
slightly beaten and tablespoonful Of butter
ring constantly. Cool before spreading.
Orange AIarmalade.
Put cupful of fine granuated sugar,
fourth cupful Of orange marmalade and one-third
cupful boiling water in saucepan. Place on
range, bring to boiling point and let boil until mix
will just hold its shape in cold water. Remove
from range and beat to creamy consistency. Pour
cake and spread with warm knife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-10-25
THE BUSINESS GIRL WHO IS q
ny BLANCHE DRAPER.

We all love the woman in the nome VINO IS sia
cious The gracious hostess is the one "noh We a.
most adore And just because she Is a girl ana mas
tha natural feminine desire to be charming why
shouldn't the business girl be gracious!
she should and there just hundreds OF gra-
c;ous business girls If you only know wnere 10 ma
them Emily is probably the most gracious pusl
ness girl know. And it's not just to the puoc that
mos. popular. And it's not just TO the pupAc tlat
she's gracious, to her employers, out u every
ain gle person with whom she works.
She puts everybody in the most comfortable MOOD
She ALWAYS makes everyone feel that shes really
and truly pleased them. Shes interested IN
AZ thew do and think and feel And II sne can 40
single little bit OF thing to help them IN any way
Che does It. and in the most ingenious whoe-hearted
way one could scarcely imagine. she makes you
fae ;ts her pleasure 10 help you. And she does get
happiness from-it
mi SO far as you know, Emily never has trouble
of her own She keeps them III SO beautifully con-
cealed She's too KIND and considerable or others
ever TO give voice her OWL troubles. Shes 100
genuinely gracious
IT'S not necessary for TO tell you that Emily
is 4 success in her chosen line OF work You'd
know she would be.
However, many more capable business girl imam
Emily has lost out while she has forged ahead, sim
ply because they have been disagreeable dscourte-
ous and ungracous where she has been winning and
attractive and gracious. "a
But every business girl may be gracious If she
will It's matter of sef-discipline of thoughtful
ness for Others self control and determination.
It makes not only for greater happiness for those
with whom she works, but the Business Girl her
self cannot but be wee bit happier when she's
-~aniouA