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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
For the Laundress

Whoever does much or little IRON
ing viii do well to have a holder of
the following sort Get a piece of
pliable asbestos cloth by 6 inches
and stitch it carefully between two
pieces of soft, rather thick stuff, a
little larger than the asbestos, which
transmits very little heat, will save
the hands from that seorched, ten-
der feeling which is the unpleasant
consequence of using an ordinary
holder
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Stuffed Mackerel

Take care in opening the fish that
you make the incision as small as
possible. Soften some bread crumbs
in milk. for each fish an amount
equal to the size of an egg, add two
tablespoons of cleaned shrimps, one
hard-boled egg, cut in dice, and some
parsley. Season highly Fill the
mackerel with this stuffiny and cook
for twenty or twenty-five Minutes in
a hot oven. AT the momeE Of sery-
ing press lemon on top.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Oatmeal MacarOOns

These are very simple to make:
Two and one-half cups oats, two tea
spoons baking powder, one cup or
sugar, one tablespoon butter, two
eggs, one teaspoon vanilla. Drop by
teaspoon on buttered tins, shape a
little with the fingers. Bake ten or
fifteen minutes. Take off the tins
before they get brittle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

broider the brides monogram or her
name, cut her signature from the
bottom of letter
Place 1t against the window pane
with the handkerchief on the top and
trace the name in pencil upon the
linen.
A novel handkerchief is made with
a four-inch diamond-shaped centre. of
white velveteen, which takes the place
of the chamois.
Powder may .be busted upon the
chamois velvet centre, and it clings to
the nappy face even better than to
the surface of a chamois skin.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
A Brown Suede POcketbook

Dear Miss Doom:
Please advise me how to clean
brown suede pocketbook and obltge,
ELEANOR b.
I know of nothing better than one
of the preparations for cleaning
brown suede shoes that come ready
for use in shoe stores and department
stores
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Soup for lnvalids

Cut into small pieces l pound of
beef or mutton or a part of both.
Boil it gently in 2 quarts of water.
Take off the scum and when reduced
to a pint strain it and season with a
little salt. Give one teacupful at a
time.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
DAILY HEALTHoGRAM

Plenty of water to drink and a
fair allowance of fruit should be
given a child twenty months old.
He may have oranges, lemons,
prunes and pineapples, Toasted
bread, crackers and cereals will
not injure him,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

1t is no good spending dollars in
beauty culture if the teeth are faulty.
Sound teeth mean a good digestion,
and a perfect digestion insures good
health. A beautiful woman who is
iii has not tenth part of the at
tractiveness of a plain woman in radi-
ant health.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Here is the recipe for
SDiced Peaches

To seven pounds Of peaches, pared
and cut in halves, allow three
pounds of sugar, one ounce each of
allspice and whole cloves, table
spoonful of oassia buds and stick
cinnamon enough to make about a
foot in length. Tie the spices in a
thin piece of muslin. Boil the sugar
vinegar and spices together and pour
over the fruit, letting it stand over
night. In the morning pour off and
reheat. Pour over the peaches in the
preserving kettle, cook together five
minutes, pour in jars and seal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Hereafter no letter will be an
swered unless accompanied by the
name and address of the writer.
This is not for publication, bnt
as an evidence of good faith ON
the part of the sender.
Write ON only one SIDE Of the
paper.
Readers are requested not TO en-"
close stamps, as the editor Is fAf
400 busy to write personal replies.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Dear Miss Doom:
Il am sending you a recipe for
splicing peaches, and, If the readers
like it, will send one for splicing
plums too. Your recipes are so sat
isfactory. / never tire of trying new
things. / would love, if it is not too
much trouble, to have a recipe for
making the Lady Baltimore cake
They say it is so good, and not long
ago l got Lady Baltimore" from
the library, and have wanted piece
of the cake ever since. Wishing you
continued success, am,
SINCERE ADMIRER."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Miss Rose Marley, of Wakeman
avenue, is spending part OF the SUM-
mer in the White Mountains.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Moodiness and bad temper - the
worst enemies of good looks-may
generally be traced to an imperfect
digestion. Bad temper ages woman
more than anything and makes face
lose all its natural beauty and charm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Lace for a Summer Gown

Dear Miss Doom:
Please inform me what kind of lace
of an inexpensive quality would pc
white crepe dress. Thanking You IN
advance, MISC "
Shadow laces are popular now and
Gene in all widths and prices. Linen
laoes are effective and not expensive.
II you want narrow LACE use the ever
modish French Valenciennes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

John C. EIsELE and family, of 19l
Ballantine parkway, are spending
the summer at Asbury Park
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Coffee Junket

One-half cup very strong coffee.
one-han a cup of sugar added to one
and three quarter pints of heated
milk. Dissolve. add your junket tab
let and finish as ordinary junket.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Do you know, "Sincere Admirer, "
the book had the same effect on me.
I have a recipe for Lady Baltimore
cake in my scrapbook, but am not
sure that 1t is the right one, and will
be delighted to have one of the
readers send this recipe in. / know
that many of you must have it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Pictorial Review Patterns

IL and 10 Cents Each.
can be purchased at L. Bamberger &
Co. or any Pictorial Review Pattern
agency, or will be sent by mail. Write
your address very plainly and always
specify size wanted.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

READERS-For the thousandth
time PLEASE heed the notice in the
little box at che head of this column.
Letters that do not meet my few re-
quirements will not be answered. II
was the size of my correspondence
that made the rules accessory.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Warts

Dear Miss Doom:
Can you tell mo how to remove
warts from the fingers? l always read
your column and thought you would
know BEATRICE O!
Touch the warts with lunar caustio
that has been moistened with water,
being careful not to get 1T on the sur
rounding skin. Renew every few
days until the warts are gone Acetic
acid is also good. It. too. must be
used with discretion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Iron Rust on Linen

When linen becomes rusted from
the iron, oXalic acid and hot water
applied before washing removes the
stains. After using the acid rinse
the linen few times, which leaves
the linen beautiful and white.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Care of Teeth

Beauty is only a matter of health,
and the healthy woman is nearly al
ways a beautiful one.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

An earthen dish of quicklime placed
in closets will absorb moisture, act
as a disinfectant and keep rats and
mice away.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Mrs. Robert D. Mead, of 1856 Rose
vile avenue, will spend the remainder
of the summer at Pompton Plains.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Copyright, 1872 Royal Pattern COD
This pretty Russian blouse cos
tune is made by combining creponne
and crepe MORE. The creponne col
lar ends at the waist beneath a girdle
and sash of satin ribbon. The pep
lum has a pocket at the side of the
front, and the skirt, which is plain,
is trimmed with buttons.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

A little sugar or molasses added to
the stove polish gives a brighter and
more lasting polish, also prevents so
much dust
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
NeIIie,s Cake

One cup sugar, cup flour, 2 tea
spoons baking powder, X cup boiling
milk, teaspoon butter in milk. Last
break in eggs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Mrs. William P. Martin, of 314
Sixth avenue, is visiting at Geneva,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

1t is quite true that enormous num-
bers of women would be better look
ing if they paid more attention to
their teeth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

FRANCES-Your letter was an
swered several DAYS ago. l suggested
that YOU consult an interpreter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
Prune Whip

Cook teacup tender sweeten
Dissolve tablespoonful
not harden Whip
before using will add
with vanilla
and set the ice MRS. MARY 7.
am recipe will satisfaction Thank
Know of another make whip You the pits
and mix with the the The
mixture
make
must be cut fine a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

One of the first hat models for early
fall wear. 1t shows the high favor in
which unusual combinations will be
held. The model is in fine dark green
felt trimmed with gray wing, tipped
with red.
Cost:
Wing ..............,.,,.. 1.50
-
$500
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

sponging the spots thoroughly with
ether, using a soft flannel cloth for
the purpose.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

HAVE helpful writes
Mrs Mary E. housekeeper
tor thirty am Just for recipes and fresh ideas
pudding which readers enjoy much
family Prepared thought
Sunda
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Mrs. NJ. b. simpkins and daughter
Miss Ruth SimplSins, of summer ave
nue.. are spending the month oil Au-
gust at Ocean Grove
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
NEWS FOR
l y SHOPPERS

Maine ruffing is sold at l.. Bam-
Ali of the popular shades may be
purchased. including pink, blue, gray,
tan. brown, layendar white and
black. Ruffing for the neck is sold at
this store at various prices.
Ratine in all of the leading shades
is sold at Hahne & Co.'s at from 50
cents to $1.49. Old rose ratine, COM
bined with white, is used to great
extent in afternoon dresses.
The Lining Store is selling striped
wolfe at from 10 to 80 cents yard
Figured and plain wolfe may be pur-
chased at this store at 25 cents a
yard. This material is 40 inches wide
and when used for children's dresses
it is very pretty If combined with
shadow lace.
White lawn aprons trimmed with
lace and insertion and ribbon bows
may be purchased at the David
Straus Company at many prices.
The price of black and white
checked skirts at BedelPs varies from
So. 9S to St2.9S. These skirts are made
of an excellent quality and are
trimmed with buttons and silk.
MORE ribbon. which is used for the
winding sashes is sold at the w. V.
Snyder Company from 10 to 40 cents
a. ward
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Edward ]. Williams and FAMILY
of 81 Mt Prospect avenue, are spend
ing a three weeks vacation at wood
ahurne. Sullivan county.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

This pretty bathing suit is made
out of mohair. The sleeveless coatee
is of striped satin lined with red and
is laced beneath the arms with red
lacing, which is also used for the
front of the waist and the sides of
the plain skirt.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

MIR. and Mrs, Frederick crossman,
of North sixth street, are stopping
AT their summer home at Asoury
Park.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Mrs. Thomas A. Blaney and son
William ]. Blaney, OF TINS CITY, are
AT Belmar for their vacation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, of North Firth
street is at Cold Spring Harbor,
Long Island, for an indefinite Vaea-
ton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11
PERSONALS

Miss Sophie sigmon, of 1S1 Fair
mount avenue, is spending two
weeks vacation at Camp ldakno
Lake Hopatcong.
Mrs. William p. Martin. of 314
Sixth avenue, is visiting at Geneva
N. Y.
Miss Rose Marley. of Wakeman
avenue, is spending part of the sum-
mer in the White Mountains.
Mrs. l.. Francisco, of Third avenue,
is spending the week at Manaque.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Bernstein and daughter
Miss Rose Bernstein, of South Or
ange avenue, are spending their Vaea-
ton at Asbury Park.
Miss Edna Stilzer of 20 North
Fifth street and Miss Tia Heraold.
Of Bloomfield, are spending part OF
their vacation at Mt. Carmel, ia.
urs Thomas A. Blaney and son
William J. Blaney, of this city, are
at Belmar for their vacation.
Mr. and Mrs Frederick Crossman,
NJ North sixth street, are stopping
~ their summer home at Asoury
Park.
Mrs M b. simpkins and daughter
Miss Ruth Simplkins. of Summer ave-
me. are spending the month oil Au-
gust at Ocean Grove.
Edward ]. williams and family,
of 81 Mt. Prospect avenue, are spend
ING a three weeks vacation AT WOOD
burne, Sullivan county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rice. of North Firth
street Is at Cold Spring Harhor,
Long Island, for an indefinite Vaea-
ton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-11

Miss Edna stilzer, of % North
Fifth street. and Miss lila Heraold..
of Bloomfield, are spending part OF
their vacation at Mt. Carmel, ia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07

system, or we may so fortfy the system that
1t will successfully resist the attacks Of it's
microscopic foes.
1t has been found by experiments performed
with the consent of the subjects concerned)
on U~ited States soldiers that the human sys.
tenn can be inoculated against typhoid fever,
and that persons thus inoculated drink
contaminated water without any fear OF evil
consequences.
Already about to set out an engineering
or other expeditions into lands where the water
supply is under suspicion are having them
selves inocuated and are prepared to take
fective for seven years.
itself. The incubation is said to remain eff.
still more striking example of American
fear Of other peoples ailments is to be found
in the "nine-foot sheet law enforced in certain
districts. This insists upon every sheet on a
hotel bed being big enough to com.
pletely all the blankets, and thus prevent all
possible contact with the "vestigia" of any
previous occupant or that bed All this gives
us a very uncomfortable feeling and makes
our flesh creep.
But, after all, 1t is fundamentally right, and
must be of interest to us in England, for in
these matters likely to follow Americas
lead. We are not yet so afraid of each other
as are the Americans, but we are moving In
that direction and it is worth our while to con.
slider how to secure maximum safety with mini.
num interference with individual 1ibert...
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07
Is 1t Foolish to Try to Dodge the Deadly Microbes?

BY PROF JOHN ADAMS, LL.O., OF LONDON
a MERlCA has become intensely hygienic
~ Time when Engshmen claimed
a. ID pre-emnience for the frequency with
which they used the bath, and for the low tenn
perature of the water Now the Americans
tell stories among themselves of the scarcity
of baths at English hotels, and go the
length OF referring to the Englishman's weekly
tub
The American desire for separate bath
room Is only one symptom of a widespread
dstrust of each others ailments. Infection
and contagon so much feared that regu-
ations are being made and enforced all over
the States for the protection of the healthy
citizen against the unhealthy.
On tho railway cars 1t is now illegal to pro-
vide common drinking cup for tho use Of all
comers. Each passenger in ordinary car
must provide his own drinking cup, while on
the Pullman tho colorcd porter supplies
each passenger who applies for 1t with paper
drinking cup, This consists of fiat paper
bag which i9 carefully enclosed in transpar-
ent tissue paper envelope, so that there can be
no contamination by the porter's fingers.
In towns and cities the danger Of contamina-
ton from cne's fellows is avoided by having
the drinking fountains SO arranged that they
spout gently upwards The drinker has only
to bend over and suck up the flowing water.
1t Is true that where water is somewhat scarce
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07

friend ielt no little regret at hav-
ing our plans for making some
money ruined in this way after
had gone TO the trouble and expense
Of coming such long distance.
But right here the cloud of mis-
fortune which had gathered so un-
eXpectedly began to show silver
lining with a suddenness that fairly
took my breath away.
Instead of my friends being
seized by the collar and dragged off
to the police station | was amazed
to see the detective and he enter
into earnest conversation.
After talking several minutes the
detective pulled out a handful Of
cigars and handed them to Chaun-
cey. Then the two men shook hands
like old friends, the detective started
back toward the bank and Chauncey
set off in the direction OF the rail-
road station.
What did it all mean?
! followed Chauncey TO the station
and bought ticket to Chicago, as
ne cid. He gave no sign of recog-
nizing me until the train had gone
forty or fifty miles. Then he came
sat down beside he.
Well" said l. eager to nave the
mystery explained how on earth
did you manage 20 get away from
that dctective?"
oh" said Chauncey. with
chuckle, that was quite simple. |
pretended to BIS very indignant and
demanded to know what he meant
Nv I'M arfar ~ .;,h
an arrangement 10 pay his chief of
police ten per cent of all the money
| was able to make in Toledo"
But do you really know the chief
OF police?" inquired inlocently.
Certainly not" said Chauncey,
but that was the first excuse I
could think OF.
"You could have knocked me over
with a feather when | saw the eff
feet it had on him. He actually apollo
of the chiefs and assured me that
such an unfortunate mistake would
never happen again!"
Miscarriage Of his plans once came
near putting Langdon Moore at the
end Of a lynching party's rope.
With party Of Western bank
sneakS he mad selected the Exchange
National Bank in Anderson, Ind. as
a propitious place for staging bold
daylight robbery.
There was every reason to be.
lieve the haul would yield q cool
100000, so the robbers left no stone
unturned to make their arrange
ments perfect to the smallest detail.
For six weeks they lived In Ander.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-07

the opportunity we wanted. At last
one morning our patience reached
its limit, and we determined to make
the attempt then or never.
1t was busy day at the bank, and
the old farmer reached there Just as
long lines we're beginning to form
at the various windows. Chauncey
Johnson followed and took up a DO.
siticn directly behind him. There
were ten or a dozen other men be.
tween the farmer and the little
wicket where the receiving teller
did business.
followed soon after and seated
myself at one of the little tables pro.
vlded for the banks patrons. I was
already known in the bank as a
wealthy widow. and to carry out this
role produced a bundle OF worth.
less checks and began industriously
scrlbbling my Endorsement on them.
Between the strokes Of nv pen
let my eyes wander over to where
Chauncey stood pressing his way
along ~ the line just behind the un.
suspecting farmer knew that if he
succeeded In getting hold OF the
farmers money ne would at once
try &c smuggle it into my hands.
had not been sitting there long
when my attention was attracted bv
man who kept walking ND and
down in front Of the receiving tel
ler's window
noticed that he never took his
eyes OFF Chauncey. This close scru-
tiny made me jump to the conclu-
sion that ne was q detective and
"a ,NF
making up his mind 10 ask my friend
what business brought him to the
bank.
With a great show OF deliberatlon
folded up my checks and walked
over to point where Chauncey
could see me BY turning mis- head
ever SO slightly.
AS did so, | raised che hand 10
the collar of my jacket and kept
sliding 1t carelessly up and down
the edge of the lapel
That, let me explain, is the signal
used by criminals the world over 10
let one another know of the dan
gerons proximity of a detective. |
suppose it had it's origin in the way
detectives have of Selling their
prisoners by the lapels or collars of
their coats
But Chauncey. the careless man.
bad no eyes for me or my signal.
He was too busy watching the
farmer. who by now had his big roll
o: "yellowbacks" clutched in one
hand
10 my dismay ! saw the detective
take up his stand almost at Ctaun-
cey's side From his actions | knew
that III another instant he was 60.