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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05


Il am a shining example. How
you must have laughed at me, 4
pretty woman has more power over a
mans destiny than all the signs o.
the Zodiac put together Aud rs
perfectly natural that be should want
to kiss her. Isn't it?P
Il am not a man"
a saint would have tripped. Put
yourself IN my place"
Thank you; am perfectly salts
fed
"A beautiful woman asks to en-
ter her carriage"
And. thinking that I had Taista-
ken you for some one I knew. you
kissed me,"-derisiyely
Wen. believed you to DO some
classic adventures.
And you are sure am mott"
Positive now. You see, have
considerable money on my person"
Wouldn't It be wise for you to
hand It over TO some policeman to
keep for you till tomorrow? Do not
take any unnecessary risks. You do
not dream into what | am leading
you"
The carriage suddenly stopped.
The journey Is at an end" she
said.
so soon?"
A moment later the door opened.
and l stepped out to assist her to
alight She waved me aside We
stood In front OF some miilionaire's
palace. II was golden with illumina-
ton
Follow me. she said as she light
ly mounted the steps
I followed. Here. in New
York. the most unromantic city in all
the wide world, was suddenly
seized with nervousness and a partial
failure Of the cardiac organs to per
form their usual functions.
She turned TO me There Is yet
time"
Time for what?"
Time TO rum
There was a moment Lead
on, quietly. thought of the young
man with the cream tarts
She touched bell and the door
was quickly opened, admitting us
into the hall. A servant took our be-
lol gings.
Dinner is served. miss" said the
servant. eylng me curlously. even
suspielously
It appeared that was to dine,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05


The pleasure Is mins To begin
With. permit ne to introduce you to
my guests One b. one he named
them. the ladies' and gentlemen. !
had heard OF them all Money had
made them famous. AS for myself,
! am Daniel Ainsworth: this is my
bone l dare say you have heard Of
me"
I have won money on your horses,
sir. - With all the gravity of express
sion found possible TO assume.
Ny remark was greeted with lsrgh-
ter
Ny host, composing his lips. re-
sImed- And now, sir. whom have
the honor to address,"
4 am the author Of many 4 famous
poem, TRANQUILITY.
"Ah!"
Yes; anonymous. Sir. my name
would mean nothing to you or your
guests; I am poor"
There was a trace Of admiration IN
the girls eyes as she turned her head.
Besides l went on. Il want little
revenge"
Good bawled my host; good
You're a man OF kidney. sir. A gen
tleman is always a gentleman: and
do not need to look at you twice. sir,
70 note that my nlece's choice has
been a happy one"
You have not introduced me to
your niece" said |. who is, next to
myself. the most important guest at
the table"
Hang me! The young lady at your
side is Miss Helen Berkeley, the best
horsewoman in the state. If do say
so myself"
Great applause, as they say in the
press gallery. I looked squarely at
the girl, but she was idly busy turn
ing her empty wine-glass slowly
round and round
Il appreciate the h9nor, sir" 1
said. but now will you favor me with
the modus operandi, or. to be partic-
ular. the reason Of all this mystery"
Il approach that az once. This 8.
leap year. as you will recollect On
January first gave a leap-year party.
and in the spirit of fun each lady
present declared her intention of
bringing to Series of late dinners a
gentleman whom none Of us knew,
either by sight or by reputation. He
was to be lured into a carriage by
some story or other, and was not to
know the true state of things till he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05

What the deuce did it all mean? A
dinner at suppertime! followed
her into the dining.room. Fortunate
ly was in evening dress. should at
least be presen-able. end as cool as
any man In the room.
Around the table covered with ex-
quisite linen. silver and glass, sat a
women AT the sight of us the guests
rose confusedly and made toward us
with shouts OF laughter, inquiry and
admiration. They gathered round my
companion and piled her with hun
dred questions. occasionally stealing
glance mt me. | saw at once that
| stood among a party of ultra-smart
people Somehow I felt that | repre-
scented part in their mad pastimes.
Where did you find himr" cried
one
Was it difficult" asked another
"I'll wager he didn't need much urg-
ing,' roared a gentleman with a rubi-
cund nose
He is positively good looking ("
said one woman, eying me boldly
| | bowed ironically. and she looked
at her neiehbor as II TO say; why,
| the animal understands what | say"
MY friends" said the girl waving
her hand toward me, Il have paid my
detcstable forfeit" Her tones did not
hespeak any particular enjoyment
/ A wager l stood alone. my face
| burning with chagrin. could feel
my ears growing, like the very ass
/ that | VAS. wager!
ITO table" cried the gentleman
with the ruhicund nose Eyidec tly
he was host. we must have the
story IN full Ii certainly must be
worth telling The girl has brough,
/ home gentleman, I'm hanged
The guests resumed their chairs
uoisily
The girl faced me. and for space
| il was battle of the eyes.
win you do me the honor she
said halfmockingly mold is toward
the only vacant chair at the table
Would 1t not be wise for me to &c
at once" l asked quietly
III yop do not sit al The table With
me, lose Bat please yourself -
,ceartly 1T has all been very distaste
,ul to me
4 shall stay to the bitter end Ms
conceit and assurance need druh
bing / offered her my arm
The host rose. and. leaning on hii
| fingertips, he addressed me- Sir
all this doubtless strikes you al
rather extraordinary
VERY extraordinary. replied
ITO dine under such circumstances
r Is not accorded 10 every man
ITO which do You refer the hoao'
or the modus oPerandiS"
, Both Now an explanation Is du,
you
so / observe. "-gravely
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05
W. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. s-1g1s.
Automobile Aroma.

Farmer Hiram was mending the
front fence when an automobile
whizzed past, emitting trail of blue
smoke from its oil-choked engine.
Farmer Hiram's hand went to his
nose. When the car had disappeared
far down the lane and the smell had
died away he ventured to address the
hired man.
Sam" he said, they may be swell
city fellers an all that; but they GER
tainly was smokin' some vile see
CARS"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05
Plants Need NourIshment.

A German investigator has discoy-
cred that plants resist cold best when
they are given special nourishment to
keep them warn. For instance, to
feed plant sugar stimulates its pow
er of resisting low temperature. much
as like food acts upon animals, though
in less marked degree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05
its Merit.

Why is a mirror considered one OF
the best OF critics?"
Because it always faces the truth"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05
Has &c.

DO you really believe in this home
rule business?''
sOf course do Amt married."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-05
\ Nights Enchantment
BY HAROLD MacGRATH

xu1sarU ''The Man on the Box, 'The Goose Girl Etc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Cleaning Embroidery.

No matter how particular you may be
in caring for embroidered collars or
centrepieces. they Will become soiled.
Every housewife should know how to
clean these articles, so that she need
not resort TO the professional cleaner
when they become soiled
Place a half pint Of bran in n pan
Allow 1t To boil slowly for twenty min
utes and then strain through fine
cloth. Add a pint of boiling water and
use this mixture to wash fine embroid :
cries and laces for the first time.
Squeeze them gently with the hands.
and If they are much soiled soap jelly
can be added to the mixture This is
made by dissolving pure white soap in
boiling water
If the embroidery is done with colors.
add salt to the rinsing water, which
This will set the colors of silks or cot
tons so that they will not run. 1t is a
wise precaution to immense colored en-
broideries in salt water before washing
in the bran water.
Embroidered articles should DO dried
quickly and ironed on the wrong side.
First, spread the work over folded
blanket covered with clean muslin.
When ironed on this, the embroidery
will stand out in bold relief.
If the doiles or scarfs are fringed at
the edges, shake them we'll when quite
damp and never iron, or they will be-
come matted.
Fold IL turkish towel when ironing
lace and press the lace with heated
iron. The rough surface OF the towel
pushes through the mesh of the lace.
making 1T like new. Never starch lace,
but iron it when about half dry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

punches that the weaver's art has
made so attractive.
Duplicating the flowers OF silk,
chiffon or ribbon in the regular bought
flowers is another way to give an ex-
elusive touch.
Hat ornaments OF ribbon are legion.
There Will be used many wired ones
suggesting wings. flowers. cocardes and
folded shields. The wired pompon Is
very good. stem Is wrapped around
with ribbon or bias folds of taffeta. On
the top OF this is Il cluster OF loops
overlapping, like the petals of a rose
bud. 1t should be made full and of stiff
silk. 1t carries out a jaunty line OF IL
tricOrne or military turban without de-
sorting the ribbon field.
Necktie bows are made by folding
straight silk with the ends meeting and
i'll the opposite direction placing on n
strap or buckle of silk. No drawing in
or tightening is necessary for this kind
of tailored bow.
Buckram or scrim can be cut out In
any required shape and covered with
linen, silk or any loose mesh. on this
YOU can work in wool, silk or beads
any dashing design that suggests the
Bulgarian kind of design and coloring
Blue, yellow, red and green are com
bined and the effect is frequently bright
enough to be sufficient ornamentation
for hat. 4 wing shape OF this hand
embroidered ornament can hold Il fan
, TASTE a quill or II cluster of ribbon
| loops in place
| One stunning hat for n little girl has
band or sapphire blue velvet ribbon
around the crown of the mushroom
shaped hemp On this Is embroidered
wreath of daisies in colored wool.
Lighter blue. yellow and green are
chosen, and the lazy-daisy loop stitch
is the quick means to the beautiful end.
How simple this is. You should follow
this suggestion instead OF decking out
little daughter in an ornate, fluffy hat
unsuitable to her youth.
Figured chiffon in Persian desis ms is
used to drape and cover the crowns of
many small hats hand touch is
given one imported model by working
in darnlng stitch the large roses OF the
design. Heavy wool Is used, and the
whole fabric Is given n character. an
unusualness, that Is admirable The
same color OF yarn Is used to work over
the flower. On the thin fabric the con-
| trast is very effective.
Butterflies OF lace for lingerie hats
are used on many lovely models
Shadow lace, mechlin and fine tulle are
wired and gathered in under an oval
body. Color Is added in spots of bright
silk. This kind OF ornament Is poised
| among the flowers that encircle n gar
den party hat Try IT. II you doubt Its
effect
With the ready needle and bright
idea no woman should be exactly like
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Sheer Blouses

Lingerie blouses for summer are
seldom made OF batste or lawn this
season. for fashions have CHARGED in
the materials of the cool summer waist.
Lace insertions and tuck also are sell
dofn USED. Inc real novelty materials
Tor this year are the MORE silks for the
blouses of the more tailored sort and
cotton wolfe and net for the more filmy
styles. Crepe de chine and china silk
are used even in the more simple
models.
They are all made on very much the
same shape. the back and fronts gath
cred into one of the many new shaped
Jokes. and some of them are confined
Almost to the shoulders, while others
descend under the arms The lower
cage Is gathered to n three or four
inch width belt that fastens snlglv
ABOUT the waist and has no added pep
ium. This belt allows the material
which has been purposely cut long, to
blouse all about the skirt or belt top.
sleeves are cut with wide shirt size
arm hole and n bishop fullness that
gathers into cuff with or without
ruftle or pleated frill. All seams are
marked by an entre-deux beading, and
mems In the edges are often run with
medium sized cords, separated from
each other by parallel rows of machine
stitching. Picot edges, which may also
be successfully initiated by hand, finish
raw. unhemmed edges, especially of
china silk and chiffon.
Collars are inconspicuous and are all
sorts of small shapes. The novelty Is
to have two or three different colors
or materials. one placed over the other,
the lower ones extending beyond the
upper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
An Engagement GIT.

Are any Of your friends engaged? II
So why not make them some pretty
ia chets for an engagement gift? They
are always appreciated and can easily
lie made. Purchase quantity of satin
ribbon two inches in width. The shops
offer many bargains in ribbons al this
season. Cut the sachets in squares
pad them with cotton and sprinkle with
sschct powder. Then whipstitch the
edges together
Stack a dozen of these together and
tie with baby ribbon. On. top place a
fiat bow ornamented with tiny rosebuds
made from ribbon. An eighth of "A
yard of half-inch ribbon is required for
each rose. and they are formed by
swirling the ribbon round and round a
centre Foliage may be made from
green silk TO accompany these roses. II
desired.
This is n charming gift for the grad
uate, so prepare for June. which Is not
far distant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
NOVEL HAT ORNAMENTS

one of the most attractive features
OF the spring and summer millinery is
the character OF the ornaments used
to trim the many varieties of hats. II
you can give the stamp of handwork
to your hat you will be saving many
dollars and taking the place of peris
The French have always been devoted
in their trimmings to quaint. attrac-
tive little ornaments made from scraps
that ordinarily would be thrown away
Here are some hints which will solve
the question of trimming.
Have YOU ever thought OF using the
paint brush when any peculiar color
effect is desired yet hard to obtain?
Suppose you have made a cluster of
berries from orange taffeta by cover
ing pieces of cotton wadding with cir
cular pieces OF silk. You wish to give
another touch of color to the pretty
spheres. Through the centre of each
one sew-now hold your breath-a
Glove! Then with watercolors paint a
deep orange or red spot around the
centre The silk will allow the paint
To run out in irregular lines which
give a wonderful effect. With hand
made leaves of apple green silk, this
ornament would he sufficient beauty
for hat OF chocolate brown hemp
holding a band OF golden brown vel
vet ribbon which ends in wired loops
ut the back.
Another effective method OF hand
work is used by Jeanne Lanvin and
Paul Poiret in their millinery. You
would pay a pretty price for hats from
these designers. You can copy their
Ideas In colors to suit your own
schemes at gratifying prices. Flat silk
roses are cut from taffcta. The circular
pieces of silk are modified In several
curved lines. and n conventional rose
is made by buttonholing the edges
with coarse silk to match In color
These lines are continued In toward
the centre. where n crocheted flower
of silk or wool is fastened. This is
made by simply crocheting IL chain and
Joining, then using the single crochet
stitch around It, tightening 1t down
to suggest petals. You will find this
very easy and effective.
Leaves of dull-green taffeta can be
cut In oval forms. buttonholed on the
edges in green silk and outlined to
suggest n vein In the centre. Three
or four OF these placed Nat under a
rose or little wreath OF silk flowers
will add much to very ordinary hat
a very good Idea Is 10 study the
figured ribbon that is used on your
hat Copy tho colors and flowers, if
you can. For instance, suppose a
quaint nosegay pattern uses little pink
button roses and lavender forget me-
nots in cluster. Make larger roses OF
the exact shade of silk. Add tiny
ribbon forget-me-n and echo the
4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Tempting Biscuit Novelties

The housewife who Understands how
to make baking powder biscuit. halsy
inside and crusty out, has an unlimited
number of possibilities at her command
For the afternoon tea table these tiny
biscuits are in high favor, and appear
i'll many guises.
Rolled almost as thin as cooky.
sprinkled with grated cheese ana
baked for about FIVE minutes In a mod =
crate oven, they furnish an acceptable
accompaniment for either tea or
cofee. Rolled equally thin and spread
with n mixture OF sugar ana CHINA
mon. moisteneds with melted butter,
these crisp bits have a suggestion OF
the much liked cinnamon bread. A
raisin is good centre decoration. or
q few currants can be used instead
For the hostess who likes a bit OF
novelty, what is sometimes called a
double BISCUIT" is an excellent addi-
ton to the afternoon tea table. At
ter cutting the biscuit into thin
rounds. put half teaspoonful OF jam
or marmalode in the centre OF half
the number, and cover with the re-
naming halves. Let tho filing be
kept we'll in the centre, so that in
baking 1t Will not ooZe out. Served
fresh from the oven, these are deli
cious little mouthfuls. A light spread
ing of honey can be used in the same
way, or cream cheese. softened SUI
ficiently, offers another change
The same biscuit dough, made soft
enough to come under the heading OF
drop batter, can be used for the
filling OF tiny patty pans, and baked
as ono would little cakes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Applique work.

Few women realize the decorative
possibilities of applique work, or II
would be more generally used. 1t has
much the same effect as stenciling.
only that instead of applying the liquid
dyes. colorod fabrics are stitched to a
plain Background
The design Is first selected land the
motifs are cut from colorcd materials.
These arc bastcd to the background
and the edges buttonhole- stitched to
the material.
Applique work is especially appro-
pirate for the bedroom or nursery. for
many dainty borders can be arranged
In this manner.
Suppose you choose poppy design.
The flowers should be cut from plain
pink linen and tho leaves and seed
pods from green Select plain white
swiss for the bedroom. curtains>and ar
range the motifs to form a border along
the front and lower edges Applique
the edges to the swiss and finish the
curtains with narrow rufile OF swiss.
When making the bedcover and pill
low-shams, use white linen sheeting
and hemstitch two-inca hem about
the ed~e; above this arrange the
border OF pink peoples and foliage,
appliqueing the edge to the linen,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
Princess slim.

The princess slip has become n posi-
tive necessity, and the bride will prob
ably include at least half dozen In
her collection. These will vary from
the slips OF crepe de chine, with hand
embroidery. to the enchanting crea-
lions OF lace and chiffon. The skirts
OF these slips are trimmed To match
the outer skirt, and are finished with
narrow pleatinSs OF net or lace Some
of them are wonderfully lovely: the
hounces are OF real lace and among the
friils tiny rosebuds. eXqusitely tinted,
peep out, while here and there Elim-
mer the crystal beads OF rhinestones,
used to outline the pattern OF the
lace.
The bodices that complete these fas-
chatting pett!coats are equally attrac-
tive. They. too, are made from chiffon,
net or lace. and are trimmed with
chiffon flowers In various soft pastel
colorings y strap of ribbon or band
of net or chiffon extends over thu
shoulders TO hold up these diaphanous
CONNECTIONS. They can be bought sep
aratcly for corset covers to wear under
the sheer blouses OF net or chiffon.
The crepe de chine urdergarments
are increasing in favor. and should
form valuable addition 10 the coll
lection OF lingerie. Crepe de chine
withstands the tender. ministrations
OF the laundress in a most comforting
manner. IT is also convenient to wear
when travelling. as 1t Is possible 10
dispense with ironing II the laundry
arrangements arc not complete. THIS
petticoats in this soft material arc
so very nnc and clinging that they
can be worn under most OF the marrow
skirts. Where even these mere moth
ings are not permissible, however.
knlckerbOckers of alIk ara reQOPt..dm m :
and the very p-to-the-m,nute bsides,
Is ordering these kn!ckerbockers I'M
tho various colors OF satin to match
her gowns, g e. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
A Linen Shower.


At recent linen shower the bride
elect found her hostess living room
resembling back yard on washday.
The linens were hung on white satin
ribbons with toy clothespins. each pin
having white paper wings. like butter
lles. On these wings were written
the jinglcs which the guest OF honor
read as She took down the clothes.
Al luncheon where the centrepiece
was large pink geraniumi plant the
favors were tiny pink baby ribbon.
Guests ut one luncheon found dolls
pnrasols covered with lavender tuIIe
and filled with violets at their plates.
The name cards. plain white and the
hostess monogram at one side, were
tied on the handles. Homemade favors
are quite tho rage. One hostess gave
packets of forget me-not and migno-
nette seed tucked into little blue linen
card cases. each case worked with
tho guests initials. One gave pink
and white sweet peas in boxes covered
with wall paper in this design. An
other used bits OF brocade and gilt
braid and covered little pintrays,
matchboXes and similar novelties for
favors and prizes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
New SINNERS.

The newest evening slippers with
their crossed over straps are said to
bear striking resemblance to the
dainty footwear that shod the feet OF
Rosalind in Shakespeare's play. AS q
matter of fact they have only high
French heels 10 disguise the fact that
they are own first cousins to the
strapped bathing slipper seen sum-
mer after summer along the bathing
beaches at fashionable watering places.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18

her sisters In the matter OF millinery.
The stamp Of individuality can be given
TO the most usual kind OF hat Let
these few suggestions help you
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-09-03
The Museum of Natural Science.

Open week days 9-12 A. M, IA p. N.
Sundays 2.3o to p. M.
An visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-09-03
STILL ADVERTISING
TO BENEFIT YOU

Some people crawl into their
shell and grumble when the first
business of a season is past but
others have good propositions at
any time and the enterprise to ad :
vertise them. Taking up their of :
fers enables you to get what you
want at the lowest possible price.
Berton Staples Co.-Bargains 1or
school girls.
Suits and Bargain Day Offerings.
Rickaby Agency-Rea Estate
F. E. Harris Saving on
Winter Suits.
The Colonial The Pink Lady.
What Happened to Mary. Guy
Brothers and Edison's Talking Pic
lures.
Moore & Johnson-Boys and
Mems Suits. Odd Pants for Friday
Leach & Waterman-Bargains for
Friday.
Roy & Peck-The Hub range.
Calf Lost. L. Bennett
G. P Moore-Time to order Coal.
First National Bank-Advantage
of a bank account.
Lougee e Smythe-Specials in
Blankets, Coats. and other goods.
E. N. Randall & Co.-Many bar
gains for Friday.
L. S. Jewett-FinaI offers in mark
down sale.
Amos w. Scott Co.-Exhibit by
a foot specialist.
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust
Co.-Chance for small investments
Carrie B. Sargent-A One Cent
Sale.
Gilman Bros.-Car of horses for
sale.
Bundy and Amey@Shoe Specials
for Women and Men on Friday.
Caledonia County Fair-Ticket Of
fees up town.
McLean's Music Store-Piano
Bargains for Fair Week.
Wright Garage Carload
of Hudson Skies.
Steele, Taplin & Co.-Bargains in
Rain Goats.