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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25
A Modest Establish NJ emit.

From Judge.
Howard-Did the cook that you ex-
pected call to inspect the house this
morning?
Mrs. Howard-Yes; and she was moved
to stay by the fact that We have no
guest room.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25
To Remove en stains.

Clear boiling water will remove tea
stains. Pour the water through the stain
and thus prevent its spreading.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25
A MendinE Help.

When drawnwOrk in linen centerpieces
is worn out and the centers remain good,
stitch a row of insertion over the drawn
work
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25

The first train control system utilizing
telephones in the United Kingdom recent
ly was put In operation on a Welsh rail-
road.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25

When making "thickening" for sauces,
gravies, &C., use half flour and half corn
starch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25

tiers of America. in session in Hichmond.
Mrs. Mansfield was also made national
representative. o. B. Hopkins was chos-
en- associate past councillor and Mrs
Mary A.. Goodrich, of this city, elected
outside sentinel.
Miss Rose NJ. Macdonald and Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett left tonight for At
lanta, Ca, to attend meeting of the
Southern Sociological Congress, which
will meet next week in that city. They
were appointed delegates by Gov Mann.
Mrs. Barrett will be one Of the speakers
at the meeting.
Old Dominion Commandery, No. 42,
knights Templar, will observe Ascension
Day by attending special services At
the Second Presbyterian Church, May 4,
when a sermon will be preached by Rev.
DIR. John Lee Allison, pastor. W. G. Le
Hew is eminent commander of the local
commandery.
Arrangements have been made by the
Elks' Dancing Club for a May ball. or
shirt-waist dance. May 2 in the auditorium
of the Elks' home.
The annual spring examinations for
public school-teachers was begun today.
There are five applicants, three white
and two colored. The examination is
being conducted by Capt w. H.
Sweeney, superintendent Of schools
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-25

Mrs. j. Fl. Mansfield, of this city, was
elected junior past councillor of the first
State council of Virginia of the Daugh-
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
SYSTEMAT TIC WOMAN KEEPS
BOOK TO FILE CLIPPINGS

The woman who runs her house as
systematically as her husband runs his
business. has a blank book. in which
she keeps all newspaper and magazine
clippings. new recipes. hints on easy
ways to do work, and in fact almost
anything that would be useful to her
in running her household.
or course there is some trouble at
tached to the keeping of this house
hold encyclopedia OF information. but
ii amounts to nothing as compared with
the trouble such a book will save you
little later. Here is an illustration
Of what good such a scrapbook may do.
A word as to the compiling the useful
information in such book. A blank
book may be purchased for IS cents. So
many pages should be assigned to each
subject and a little slip Of paper with
the nature of the subject pasted on the
first page. For instance, the first ten
pages may be given over to items about
removing stains. the next ten to hints
about housecleaning, the next twenty or
so to recipes.
On the first page slip of paper or
a card saying TO remove stains should
be pasted in such a way that the slip
projects from the book. Then on the
first page of the next subject a card
should be projected which reads, Hints
on Housecleaning:" the next one should
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

With the winter more than half spent it
Is pleasant occupation to let ones
thoughts wander away into the month
OF roses, to the summer time when the
world is green. and We like to go vaca-
tioning somewhere just to brush away
the cobwebs which have gathered over
our minds during the dreary winter
months.
Thoughts OF summer are not amiss
even thus early il we give them a little
practical twist allowing them to evolve
into real plan for a real holiday.
The majority of folk want and expect
little relaxation every summer season.
They promise themselves each year that
they will give themselves a change OF
environment, a few weeks recreation
when the warm weather shall come, but
the promise is laid aside as soon as
made. so that when the time rolls around
it is more often than otherwise impos-
sible to fulfill it. so it is just postponed
until another summer, when the same
thing happens all over again.
Looks Well Ahead.
know one woman with whom II is
different and I suppose there are others
as wise as she. She looks ahead with
a practical eye to the summertime while
ii is yet winter, realizing that II is
easier about this time OF the year TO
get the proper perspective of her vaca-
ton. and. too. she has more time and
more energy TO devote 10 the planning.
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CHEERFULNESS is JUST
PLAIN EVERYDAY DUTY

dropping mouths, the hushed voices and
general note of dreariness
And don't you count 1t sin? Be-
cause none OF US will pass this way
again." and IL It is within our power
by reason OF the position We hold any
where to make folk dull and sad or make
them bright and glad. 1t surely is a
very grievous thing TO withhold the
happy key.
Mighty Big Thing.
The fact Is. whether woman real
ICES or not. 1t is a might big thing to
be intrusted with the keeping OF the
family comfort and well-being.
1t Is a glorious thing II she succeeds.
by reason of doing her humble best
bringing cheer because she is cheerful.
and happiness because she is in tune
with life and fits Joys.
And 1t is a sad, sad thing II she fails
because IL the home atmosphere is sad
and dreary. II Is sad and dresry. indeed:
and the worst OF II is, 1t affects every
member of the family. from the top
right down.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Sally Lunn.

Ingredients: One and one-fOUrth cup
fus of sifted bread flour, one-half tea
Spoonfuls Of salt. one and one-half tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, two tea
spoonfuIs Of sugar. two eggs, one-half
CupfuI OF milk or water, two tablespoon
fuls Of melted butter.
Method-Sift all dry ingredients to-
gether; beat eggs well, add to milk and
stir into flour. Beat hard. then beat in
the melted butter, pour into fiat, well
CREASED pan and bake until a golden
brown. Cut into squares. split these and
lay crust down around steak or reheated
roast beef. pour gravy over and serve
AT once. II baked in gem pans this will
be good hot bread for an emergency
luncheon
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
FRILLS OF FASHION
SEEN ABOUT TOWN

There are some exquisite gold and sill
yer shadow laces being shown for evening
wear.
Among the several colors to the fore in
wool fabrics are taupe, prune, amberzine,
and blue with black.
The one-piece frock has taken firm hold
on the fancy of the well-dressed woman.
The new automobile coats are almost
shapeless and frequently show black and
gray stripes, used diagonally.
Black and white dresses, of which there
are many, are trimmed with beading Or
crystal embroidery.
Many Of the gowns are made with the
glove sleeve.
Silver la~alliers, as well as silver rings.
will be worn much this coming season.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

French seam and gather the lower edge.
Stitch II to the oval and run a narrow
ribbon drawstring through the top. Stock
the bag with a small needleboOk con-
tanning mixed needles and a bodkin, an
emery strawberry, a small pair OF scis-
sors, a glove mender. a small bag con-
tanning hooks and eyes, buttons and
safety pins, a spool each of white and
black thread and a thimble. Around the
edge of the oval stick white and black
pins. A bag of this description will
prove a friend in need" upon many oc-
casions.
Odd lengths OF ribbon can be pur-
chased at the remnant counter for the
proverbial song. and the bag will cost
but a small sum. These bags find a
ready sale at bazaaEs, so II your church
intends giving one, supply the needle
work counter with plenty of mending
bags.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
PRETTY BAGS EASILY MADE
OF RIBBON AND CRETONNE

There are many women who are not
successful at embroiderinE, hut who can
sew neatly and enjoy making gifts for
their friends For the benefit of these
needIewomcn there are innumerable
pretty bags made of cretOnne and ribbon
which are sure 10 please any one.
TO make a bag in which to keep work
when crocheting. purchase seven-eighths
OF a yard OF fancy ribbon about SIX
inches wide. Cover a circular cardboard
foundation four inches in diameter with
the ribbon. Hem the remaining piece OF
ribbon al each end and gather one edge,
sewing it evenly to the covered circle.
Crochet a covering for a brass ring one
inch in diameter, using silk to match the
ribbon Gather the outer edge of the
ribbon and attach it 20 the ring. To the
hemmed ends of the wide ribbon sew
narrow ribbon and tie in bows. which
serve TO hold the materials in the bag.
The end Of the silk or yarn is then
slipped through the ring. and unrolls
easily as the worker needs it. without
becoming sOiled or tangled.
handkerchief Bag.
An attractive handkerchief bag is made
of two yards of eight-inch ribbon, four
Yards of No. . ribbon, two pieces of
" hite cotton waddinG, each six inches
square, and two pieces of cardboard of
the same dimensions. Cover the pieces
Of cardboard with wadding and sprinkle
with sachet powder. Using the ribbon,
cover these bastinS ii in place and over
casting the two squares together to form
the bottom of the bag. Allowing head
ing one and one-half inches wide, stitch
the narrow ribbon along the edge of the
wider ribbon. Through this is run the
drawstring Gather the lower edge and
stitch 1t TO the covered square. Work
an eyelet in each side of the bag at the
top and run a narrow ribbon drawstring
through it. The bag is then completed.
Stocking Bag.
A stocking bag, which is practical and
at the same time attractive, is made
of fiowered cretonne. Many lovely de-
signs can be had in this material. Cut
four strips Is inches long by 81 inches
Then cut four others 61z inches
wide by AZ deep. These are to form
the outside pockets. Bind the upper
edge with twilled tape and baste to the
long strips, one on each large piece. Hem
the other end of the strips to form
beading Basic each strip together and
bind with tape. For the bottom OF the
bag cut a square of cretonne 6h inches
wide.
To this paste the sides and bind with
tape. Sew twelve ivory rings an inch
apart around the top of the bag and
through these slip heavy white cotton
cord. Sew a button in the center of
each side of the bag proper and make
corresponding buttonhole In the pocket.
This serves to keep the contents in place.
A Sewing Bag.
sewing bag is always appropriate |
for the woman who travels and a pretty |
one is made in this manner: From card |
board cut an oval five inches long
and neatly cover with figured silk or rib |
bon, whipping the edges together. Take |
a strip OF silk seven inches wide and |
long enough to encircle the oval twice.
Stretch a narrow piece of ribbon. al
lowing heading three-quarters of an
inch wide. Join the ends. making q
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Steamed Apples.
with sultans raisins)

Method: Pare good cooking apples cut
in thick slices and place in even tiers in
granite dish. For each apple count
one tablespoonful each of sugar and
water, strew the sugar over and add
water. then scatter a few sultana raisins
over all. Now cover and let simmer
over slow fire for ten minutes, then un-
cover. If not tender cover and steam
a little longer. When done the apples
must be quite dry and unbroken: slide
carefully onto fiat dish and serve either
hot or cold. May also be served with
whipped cream.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
WHEN THE RECIPE
READS WEIGHT

1t takes two cups of GranuIated sugar
and two and a half cups of powdered or
pulverized sugar to make a pound. The
average-size coffee cup is the cup men
toned in nearly all recipes.
A heaping quart of -four will weigh a
pound IL the scales are correct, although
there are some differences in the weights
of the various grades of -four
1t takes ten good-sized eggs to make
a pound. This is worth knowing when
mixing a pound cake which calls for
eggs in pounds Just as the other in
gradients.
Some housewives allow a half pound
of butter where the recipe calls for a
cupful. As a matter of fact. the aver
age cup does not hold more than three
eighths of a pound.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
HINTS TO BE USED
In THE KITCHEN

One-half teaspoonful of soda put into
yeast will keep it from getting sour when
yeast stands longer than usual.
Toughness of angel cake is often due
to the fact that the eggs are not beaten
properly. They should be beaten so stifi
that they will stand alone"
Pastry to which baking powder has
been added should be placed in the oven
as quickly as possible, otherwise the ef-
feet of the baking powder will be wasted.
To remove grease from a stove try
this plan: Dip a cloth in dry SCOT and
rub this well over the greasy parts: then
apply the backing and the spots will
at once disappear.
When black gloves become rusty at
the finger ends they may be restored
by adding a few drops of black ink to
n teaspoonful of olive oil and applying
IT with a camers hair brush.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

read Recipes and so forth.
This arranges the contents so that the
book can be opened in a moment to the
place wanted. Such a method saves
lingering the pages of a whole book to
find one piece of news.
There are thousands of excellent hints
in the papers from time to time which
take but n minute to clip out and paste
In the box for future reference. II your
book is portioned of as above. you can
paste each clipping in its own compart-
ment and save much time in the future
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Jockey BIouses Are "Catching On

The jockey blouse is going to be the
fad of the early spring. Already the
fashion is being tried out a little in
Paris, and seems to be taking" We are
told.
The Jockey blouse suggests nothing so
definitely as the straight front, rather
close-fitting blouse of the jockey. Its
distinguishing characteristic is found in
the sleeves, which are of a different
color than the body of the blouse.
Vivid contrasts and almost diseords
are favored for the jockey effect.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

The dress has the fastening at the side
Of the front and has dainty two-piece
skirt. The neck is collarless and the
sleeves may be long or short The cuffs
and belt are fashioned of contrasting
material which gives the frock a pleas
ing trimming touch. E.
The pattern. No sos. is cut in sizes 4
to 10 years. Medium size will require
, 5-s yards OF 3s-inch material and 3-s
OF yard of A-inch contrasting material
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the pattern depart
ment Of The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Baked Bean and Celery salad.

Very nice for lunch with hot bread)
Ingredients: One can of plain baked
beans. one-half cupful of finely minced
crisp celery. one minced green pepper
(optionaD, one-half oupful Of boiled salad
dressing.
Method: Mix all ingredients well with
two forks without mashing beans. serve
on lettuce leaves or plain. Other quick
salads can be made OF canned wax beans
or canned asparagus by following above
method.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
HAND EMBROIDERY
ALWAYS A PLEASURE
The Bride Is Delighted with Handwork
which Swells Her Store of :,
Linen.

Hand-embroidcred towels are the joy
of every womRn's heart and are charm
Ing gifts. The housewife who is too
busy TO spend the time required to make
guest towels will call down blessings on
your head as she lays away this most
welcome addition to her line closet; the
bride is especially delighted with each
article OF handwOrk which sweIIs her
collection of snowy line: the business
girl and the one who attends boarding
school would be charmed with a gift
Of this sort; so when in doubt embroid-
er towel.
The embroidered initial is used almost
universally to mark fine linen and it is
an effective addition which costs but I
few pennies.
Many attractive designs are displayed
at the needlewOrk shops and personal
taste may be Eratifed.
Can he Bought.
Beautiful towels are sold in damask
and fine hucka back showing a design ar
ranged to form a wreath inclOsing
space on which TO embroider the mono
gram.
When embroidering the letters they
should first be carefully and heavily pad
ded so that they will stand out in bold
relief when finished.
Pad the letters lcnGthwise with firm,
compact stitches and never go over the
black lines. which are guide to the
covering Of stitches. The old English
lettering is always good. and when work
ed on a towel with hemstitched ends is
the only decoration necessary.
\ towel combining the popular punched
work and solid embroidery is in a sham
rock design easily copied. Fill in the
large leaves with punched work and
border them with hand OF satin stitch.
Outline the veins and work the border
before commencing the punched work
II is surprising how nicely the threads
Of the huckaback separate TO produce the
openwOrk effect which is 50 pretty.
Popular for Towel Ends.
Cross-stitch is another popular embroid-
cry for towel ends. II is quickly done
and very effective. 1t can be worked on
hUckabaCk by counting the tiny squares
in the weave Of the material hut If the
design is stamped it is more easily done.
a towel worked with this stitch i'm a
design showing three stiff bouquets tied
with bowknots is especially pretty. Work
the flowers in tones Of rose and yellow
and the leaves in green. Use blue for
the bowknot
White should always be used for the
scaliOped edges of towel even il the
design above is worked with colors. Many
lovely towels done with the darning
stitch designs in tulips. fieur-de-lis and
roses are wonderfully attractive. II YOU
cannot embroider and desire TO give a
guest towel monoErams and initials will
be embroidered at the needlework de-
partment Of the large shops for a reason
able sum.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
THE CHILD,S FOOTWEAR
CAREFULLY SELECTED
Buttoned Strap Slippers Are the Most
Favored Style for Indoor
Wear.

ne modern mother allows the choosing
"i ooots and slippers for her children to
ne no hit-or-miss proceedings. The small
rect are as carefully fitted as her own,
ana she sees to IL that the childish foot
wear Is not only correctly in line with
lhe mandates Of the prevailing style, but
also that ii conforms to every require
ment OF the child's health and needs.
Footwear for children Is also one of
the most careful considerations Of the
ihteillgent shopkeeper. ShoeCraft has
i'ached high place in the arts pertain
ing 10 dress, and not only must the eve
the discerning mother be satisfied
'hese days, but also her mind, which
knows exactly what she wants-and
where TO go for it. And so. in this en-
oeavor to appeal to the mother, the lasts
oi chiidren's boots are being constantly
ShdTged ana bettered, and new features
are being introduced, each making a bid
lot consideration on the merit Of some
newly devised hygienic feature.
The buttOned boot is the accented
standard of style for little feet as we'll.
as Tor larger ones, and all childish out
ci-door costumes Of a formal nature are
accompanied by buttOncd boots Of espe-
'ia!ly dainty cut and workmanship These
little boots are fashionable also of
the best leather procurable. and no
longer does the small boy spend his play
h"urs IN cowhide footwear guaranteed
against kicking OUT at the toe bv a
solid pha!anN of brass. Instead, his run
about boots are of soft. yet heavy, calf
skin with sturdy extension soIes. and
tney are boots that wear splendidly (as
Small boys boots go) because OF the Sc
lected leather and careful workmanship
put into them
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

The newst hats seem to be small and
simply trimmed The straw shape is
offered for Southern wear. 1t is Dutch
blue in color and is exactly matched by
the feather band, which encircles it. A
facing of black furnishes a contrast
The draped hat is made entirely of
black taffeta and shows trimming ar
rangement which is used on many Of
the new models. =.
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Materials purchased:

when one is constantly on the feet
fattened instep is often the result
This is exceedingly painful and usually
accompanied by severe swelling of the
limbs. To gain relief a flexible pad
should be worn under the arch of the
foot: daily rubbing should also be given
with ltvment
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
WHAT TO SERVE AT
THE HOME TABLE

Economy Is the Leading Feature in
the Preparation Of This
Menu.
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal Cooked in Milk.
Broiled Ham. Bread Crumb Biscuit.
Homemade Raspberry Jam.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Banana and Endive Salad.
Peanut Rolls.
Maple Apple Sauce. Tea.
DINNER.
Soup made from Leftovers.
Nut and Cheese Roast.
Spiced Cranberries.
Creamed Satisfy. Escalloped Parsnips.
CarameliZed Rice and Apple Pudding.
Coffee
Economy is the leading principle in the
preparation of the above meals On ac-
count of high prices, no eggs are used
and meat only once although nutritious
dishes are substituted.
Bread crumb biscuit-When a large
quantity OF stale bread is on hand these
biscuits may be made to good advantage:
One pint of berad crumbs, one pint OF
sour milk, one-half taspoonful of soda,
one-half teaspoonful of baking powder
one-quarter cupful of lard, one-quarter
teaspoonful of salt. Add enough -four to
stiffen. Soak crumbs in milk for half an
hour Add soda. Mix enough lard to
shorten with one cupful of -four sifted
with salt and baking powder. Add more
flour IL not stiff enough to handle easily.
Roll out, shape with biscuit cutter, and
bake in hot oven.-Grace NJ. Bacon.
Peanut rolls-Mix and sift together two
cupfuls OF white flour. two cupfuls of
graham or entire wheat flour. eight tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, and one and
a half teaspoonfuls OF salt. Dissolve
half cupful of peanut butter in one
and one-haf cupfuls of cold water and
stir into the dry ingredients. Add one
cupful Of chopped peanuts and roll three
fourths of an inch thick. Cut out and
bake for fifteen or twenty minutes in a
hot oven--Good Housekeeping Maga-
zine.
Nut and cheese roast-Cook two table
spoonfuls of chopped onion in one table
spoonful OF butter and a little water
until tender. Mix one cupful each of
grated cheese, chopped English walnuts.
and soft stale bread crumbs together and
moisten with the water In which the
onion has been cooked; add half a tea
spoonful OF salt and dash of pepper.
also juice of half a lemon. Pour into a
shallow baking dish and bake in the
oven until brown.-Good Housekeeping.
Caramelized rice and apple pudding
Caramelize one cupful of sugar in an
agate saucepan. Add three cupfuls oil
boiling water; simmer and stir frequent
ly until smooth. then add half a cupful |
of thoroughly washed rice. Boil for five
minutes and turn into a pudding dish |
into which have been sliced five pared /
cooking apples. Place in a hot oven and |
stir down frequently until the rice is |
soft. Bake five minutes longer Serve
cold with cream.-Good Housekeeping.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

To rid carpets of moths. soak the af-
iected part in benzoline. being careful
that there Is no light or fire anywhere
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
QUEEN WATER
POWER VACUUM
MASSAGE MACHINE

Home massage
treatments now
within the reach
OF every family,
With this ma
chine any person
can build up the
wornout tissues,
and restore to the
S k In a clear,
healthy. youthful
appearance. The
machine operates
on the vacuum
principle. through
m a $ s a z g cups.
These cups are
m o V ed rsIo wly
over the face and
and body: gently
ex er C ising the
small muscles and
restoring perfect
blood circulation,
these treatments
will carry or the
Impurities. ope IN
up the pores. and
build up the worn
out tissues under
the skin.