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The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
Cost of Present
 War Is Staggering

The staggering cost of war in money is indicated by the prepara- ton of Germany for the conflict, says an Outside paper The first budget presented by the Imperial the immense sum of $1,250, 900 900, The English parliament has voted q war appropriation of S525, ,000. Undoubtedly the French and Aus trian preparations are on a similar scale
 But these sums do not represent all the investment of the nations, present and past. In the forthcom- ing struggle. The German empire has for fifty years been building up great fighting organization, army and navy. It has cost an in conceivable sum, all procured through taxation from the toiling masses and producers. Your soldier and your SdllOT IS d ulOHt III lllllt ol peace who must be fed and clothed by the busy bees of commerce and industry But when war comes, he must still be fed and clothed. though the drone has become a maddened hornet
 Few living men have seriously thought such a war as now impendS to be possible. The only reason was that it would be too horrible and that therefore it could not happen. But evidently it is to happen. It is the struggle for which all the na- tions have been preparing
 If man lives always in the ex- pectation that his neighbor, who was once his enemy, may again become his enemy, and carries a loaded gun for possible use, it is certain that sooner or later the crisis will come So it is with na- tions. They have been long prepar- ing for war. Now there is war. All who have thought that the way to guarantee peace was to prepare for war were utterly mistaken.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
BEAUTIFUL
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 Massage cream i- one of taa 'aj. let articles upon winch ii -s ahsa. lute folly. indeed of.ea daas=lous- to economize Cheap creaa l= H.a possible only ty the uze ol g.ss# ingredients. and far from i'arEet#= the hands. such cream vH alea act as an irritant
 USE MASSAGE CREAM.
 Soap and water should be a-a.a ed as much a. possible during sae day of the treatment. especially after massage, If the hands are soiled it is better 10 bathe thsa with a sponge dipped in the a@tr.aa- ent so any aIkalis in the soap may not counteraet the effect Of skin foods which tend 10 soften and re fresh the hands If water and soap is used the soap must be only the best A pure unscented variety win oatmeal is recommended
 All traces of the soap should be removed and the hands dried gently with a soft towel, after which the skin should be thorouehlE mai=reH- ed with the astringent 10 restore its freshness and keep ii pliah.e.
 The secret of choosing cream i= to see that it is free from animal fats. which tend to encourage the growth of hair along the aras aHf give a greasy rather than Fei.er finish to the skin
 Eucalyptus oil is an essentlaI oi all good massage cream. but. because of it's expense. is used only ia the best creams The oil of nuts or ve- getable offs are always to be prefer red to animal fats Buy only such cream as has stood the test of time. and which has the name of a re liable manufacturer 10 give surety of it's value.
 Never use disappearine creams oH the hand or arm. These are such varieties as are easily rubbed into the skin and then appear in tiny rolls to be brushed away dry, IeaFine
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
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This Page Devoted Principally to Women
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WHEkc Wen is the age of romance quite over? When does the spirit of fancy die2 .,a is a man too old for a Io.g,3 when j. a woman too old 10 sigh? When are we gladdered by white la.r~ spfutied o+er The brown and over the sold2 When da We welcome a face that is wrnkleds When are we willing 10 call our selves old? When. tue song of bird has no hint Of a1adness. tnd hearts are not warmed by roses in bloom. When IaH=htcr of childhood bequiles us to sadnosA Aad 1ufaess of spfjnsttme compels Us 10 gloom. When li4ht hearted lovers are sights that distress It., And all generations are great but he last. In gearninrs-not pleasures. but priests 10 confess us, We know beyond doubting that fair youth is past. Youth and old age are words with out meaning, Save as lies sorrows are heaped upon men Aaa may descend upon youth in it's dreaming, Willie ye1th may abide with three score and ten.
 Florence ITuntiey.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
JAP PRINCE AT OXFORD.

LONDON-To the ever growing number of Oriental royalties who have been educated at Oxford or Cambridge of recent years will shortly have to be added most interesting figure. This is the crown Prince of Japan who is to be sent to Oxford after the summer vaca- tion. There are already two sons of the King of Siam at Oxford
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
PASTOR SELLS CHURCH.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.-Because members of the Epworth Methodist church failed to pay him back sal ary amounting to $40, the Rev. H. c. Breese, the pastor, sold the church building. MT. Breese asserts he has received only S16 in salary since last November.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

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 Every twentyfour hours there pgese5 through the pores of the skin Of m adult about quart of water. This evaporation from the skin is necessary iu order that the body may remain at an even temperature, and able to resist sudden chills, severe cold. or extreme heat At the same time. a still greater amount Of water is passing out of the body through the kidneys and other or eans.
 Now f yoa allow the body to uart with all this water without sup nlyfpa tne loss every tiny cell in the system ts robbed of it's opportunity to STOW. and one of the many ail- ments due 10 poor cell growth is bound sooner or later to develop. Thus the importance of drinking enough pure water 10 keep the tis- sues of the body supplied is at once apparent
 To keep in perfect health and to prevent the arteries from becoming brittle in middle age. you should drink a glass of pure, cool water every morning before breakfast. Be tween meals a glass or two should be taken. Do not wait for thirst, but
 Try to keep the moisture of the body at 9 perfect balance.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
HOME MADE CHILL.

Take two pounds of ground meat, put pot on the stove with a cup of lard in it. Let it boil. Then stir in meat 10 minutes. Pour in as much boiling water as you want chili and cook for four hours. As Salt and pepper to taste and when just about done add a teaspoonful of chili powder.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
SEW THE MATING.

Many a househeeper objects to mating because of the necessity of tacktng each breadth. Instead Of tacking Che floor covering, sew the breadths with stout thread as one does ingrain carpet This is thor ouebly practical. and what is more. the mating will lie better and wear longer
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
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 a- su-a .s tHe pores of the -ntn .sae .n aa aF-t application put on ...aH portion and sa on until .Ie treatment is finished Keep p.eas a6 rreaa ou the portion of rle hand arm or slaaw baiaz mas
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 In -aiaa.tra an a-trtrsant Insist a-aa one ama##s.r# such aarrrzagut~ @ #U aet d#z the euet-t-. zv d,== -rayre all tae work of tHe crcaw There ate several astrHzents con ta5nins a dI--alslue inared.eo. witch removes teagtatne portions of cream v.rhau. tufuruE tte skin.
 THE BEST MEDIUM.
 fra tasHeea =HaH-e f= the best medium af application saturate f win tae lotion and stroke il fjrmle afgna .Ee hand and Sec r'.- every portion af the hand is covered win tna"sraHes -nra8d.aa fine rine CTS and Inserting the sponge between each of them ta remove cream from 'ne=e .reEircs.
 Cover tc palm Of the hand in tue same manner If there Is a harmless bleach in the lotion fz effects will bc noticeable immediate Iy. because the skin has been se1st t-zed and the pores opened ly mas -aae. SO ghat any exterior influence is especially active Go oyer the hands and arms three or fonr firras The ros1lt will be highly erarityfre .a good lotion FaE.ng a most eooth- ing and cooling effect upon the nerves a= well -s upon the surface .of arms and hands
 If there ts an old piece of muslin or linen well Iaundefad at hand use if for wtp.ng away the lotion and dtzsalged cream Tou Will be sur nrized sa tha youthful freshness of the skin as ali traces Of applications dtsaEcar and the flesh shows q deli cate pink. characteristic of health and zf~nr
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
SASH CURTAINS.

In making sash curtains, hem both ends alike, making hem 11a or ? inches wide. Curtain rod can then be run through either end, making curtain last much longer
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
HOW TO STARCH CLOTHES.

Make the starch In the ordinary way and starch the clothes while the starch is hot and wiring them with the wringer. Do not hang them up to dry. but iron them right away They iron much nicer than they do when starched the other way, and also save time
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
TO CLEAN SPRING MATTRESSES

Spring mattresses have an annoy ing habit of becoming rusty, and to remove this follow these instruc- tions; Form paste of whitening, water and few drops of ammonia. Apply this to the springs with a hand brush and allow it to dry. Brush off with a stiff brush.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Never go from a warm atmosphere into a cooler one without keegi4= the mouth closed so that ,he air may be warmed in its passage through the nose before il reaehes the lungs.
 Never strain the voice in the ef. fort to speak while hoalse Wait until the horseness is recovered from, or the voice may be permanently injured or difficulties of the throat produced.
 Better than a hot bottle is flannel bag for your feet. Make it after the style of an ordinary pjI low case and you will find it a great comfort, keeping your feet and legs very warm in bed.
 Let the flashes alone Too muc trimming is certain to weaken the strength of the eyes. Girls who go to the hardressers' every week or so to have their hair clipped or crimped and permit the officious operator to shape their lashes may be paying for eyeglasses in few years.
 High heels throw all the weight of the body on the parts near the toes. This makes the legs ache. Diseases of the spine have resulted from the pain and the unnatural ef fort of the back muscles to balance the body when so poised. Headache blurred vision neuralgia and nery- ousness are other results.
 For rough arms and chapped hands which are often accompanied by scaliness, make father of coal tar soap and water and rub briskly into the skin with flannel Dry thoroughly and apply friction with the towel This treatment, if used frequently, improves the circulation and brings better supply of blood to the arms and shoulders. little almond oil may also be rubbed in after washing, with beneficial re- suits.
 Hard water is injurious to the skin, but it can be softened and rendered much more agreeable by adding few drops of ammonia and a little powdered borax to a basin of water. The netted vegetable fiber known as the loofah is much liked by many as wash cloth; it is rough. cleanses the skin and possess the superiority over the sponge in being easily and thoroughly cleans ed.
 A few drops of lemon juice in the water in which the face is washed removes all greasiness and leaves the skin fresh and satiny. as well as making it fairer and clearer A little lemon juice over the checks
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
STAIN FOR FLOORS.

To strong lye of wood ashes add enough copperas for the required oak shade. Put this on with mop nd varnish afterward
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
Timely Hints for the Housewife

being washed, then dry them wrong side out, and neither black nor fancy stockings will fade nor lose their lustre
 Gilt frames and holdings that have become dscolored by smoke are easily restored Wipe off loose dirt, then go over them with the beaten white of an egg to which one teaspoonful of baking soda has been added
 Use clothes pins to fasten cloth strainers whenever a large quantity of fruit juice is to be strained IL will tighten the work somewhat. Just fasten the cheesecloth bag ov- CT a granite pail by clothespins and it may be left until all the juice has run through.
 If brooms are to sweep clean they must be washed occasionally and
  quarts of warm water add four table spoonfuls of household ammonia. Stand the brooms in this for a half hour. Rinse in cold water and hang in the sun to dry. House brushes of any variety may be washed in this manner.
 The careful housewife or the laun- dress has a trial at this time of year with the innumerable stains that must be removed from clothing or else leave disfiguring spot. Grass stains may be removed by soaking the spot in pure alcohol and then rubbing. Most fruit stains will yield to boiling water. They should be taken out before the garment or table cloth is put in the wash tub. Soap must not be applied to the stain before taking out, else many of them cannot be removed at ali,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
THE VALUE OF FORTY WINK6.

There is notam4 like an hours sleep in the late afternoon just be fore dinner 10 rest Gae Ied nerves of the housewife or the business zirf The housewife may not be able to arrange her rest at this hour but earlier H the day will do qaite as well. provided she gets tae rest.
 For the business ejrI the hour before dinner is ideal for resting. She. comes home from her work tired and in need of an hours per feet quiet
 If both will try the scheme of resting an hour daily they will find the fear of a nervous breakdown q thing of the past.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
LITTLE HELPS.

To have your clothes clean and beautifully white have the washwo- man place slice of lemon with the rind cut off in the boiler. The re- suit is surprising, and will not in any way hurt or injure the clothes.
 Add little vinegar to the water in which stockings are rinsed after
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

STEW.
 Cut up equal parts of lamb, veal and beef. Brown nicely in a sauce pan; cover with water and simmer for 1t2 hours. Add 6 white onions Whole and small potatoes. Sea son with pepper and salt. When done thcken with 1 tablespoonful of flour
 PIGEON SOUP.
 Blend one ounce of butter with three ounces of flour, add three pigeons cut up and fried in butter, one ounce Of chopped ham, two quarts of consomme or veal stock. parsley, thyme bay leaf, one leek and a piece of celery. Cook one hour, strain it, cut the meat into aice. add one cup of cooked green peas. salt, pepper, one cup of cook ed and sliced carrots.
 MONTE CARLO EGG SOUP
 Cut six slices of stale bread and dip them lightly in sugar. Put them in the oven to brown and have ready Che pint of white stock and one ilI of boiling milk, blended with The yoks of three eggs and one ounce of butter; add salt, pepper and nutmeg and a spoon of chopped no v,l.I. hn ClitnG D., toast and serve after keeping hot 10 minutes.
 QUEEN VICTORIA SOUP.
 Skin and entirely clean out the insides of three fat fowls or chick ems. according to the season; let them be well washed in warm water; put them into a pan for an hour, GOV cred with strong veal broth, and add good sized bunch of parsley. Take the crumbs of two French rolls and soak them in the liquor; cut the meat off take away the skin and pound the flesh in a mortar, adding the soaked scrumbs and the yolks of four hard boiled eggs; force this through a coarse sieve and put it in to a quart of cream that has been prev iously boiled; rewalm for table. STUFFED TOMATOES.
 Take one dozen smooth ripe toma- tees. Scoop out inside with spoon. Mix the inside of tomato with two cups of chopped cold meat, any kind. and season with pepper and salt Put in d tablespoonful of melted butter, Put mixture back in hollow of tomato by spoontuls. hour
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

before Eea.cll-.aaa allowed -G4e VII ram0,c sHMuer neeG}es and Hafrau tfe st.a and if persisted in wi8 eventually carry oil aI blemi-hes of the complexion that are not cans led by impure or other internal trouble
 "Il l .reW l.4 and Iou Ene& ue. E boIh aG a. aa.la clearly see And v..h an inner sense divine The meaning of soar heart and
 mine
 Pm sure that Ne should differ less And clasp our hands ia fandiucss Our thoughts would pleasantly agree II | knew you and you knew me"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
WELSH RARESIT.

Take six cold biscuits and split in halves Dip them in a bowl oi hot water and lay them on a flat dish Spread butter thinly over them. Chop a cup of cheese fine and, put fl in a pan. Add cups of sweet milk them. Chop two cups of sweet milk, salt and pepper to taste. Let boil pour over the bread Dust tea snoOnful of red pepper over il.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

A few drops of lemon juice in the water in which the face is washed removes all greasiness and leaves the skin fresh and satiny, as well as making it fairer and clearer. A little lemon juice over the checks
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
M EXICAN SALAD.

Remove the stems and seeds from four green peppers and cut the flesh in thin slices. Peel and slice four ripe tomatoes. wash one head of lettuce, stone and chop twelve olives, rub salad bowl with garlic and lay in the lettuce and tomatoes Over this put the sliced peppers and the chopped olives. Mix half tea spoonful salt, two tablespoonfuls lemon juice, five tablespoonfuls of olive oil Put in the olive oil grad ually, pour over the salad and serve. BREAKFAST DISH.
 Toast six slices of bread, or one for each person; butter and arrange on warm platter. Poach same num- Der of eggs, and place on toast Make cream dressing of two table spoonfuls of butter, two of flour, and two cups of sweet milk. Add salt and pepper, and pour over eggs and toast. Serve at once.
 CHICKEN PIE.
 Boil a chicken until it falls from the bones. Then put it in a deep pan, make a sauce of three table spoonfuls butter rubbed in three tablespoonfuls flour, a cup of milk and three cups of warm chicken stock Cook this until smooth and thick Then pour over the chicken in the pan. Make crust of two cups of flour, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, two of shortening, one egg beaten light, and cup of milk: mix well, and with spoon, spread it over the contents of the pan Bake in quick oven.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

Better than hot bottle is flannel bag for your feet. Make it after the style of an ordinary pjI low case and you will find it great comfort, keeping your feet and legs very warm in bed.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07

Never strain the voice in the ef. fort to speak while hoatse. Wait until the horseness is recovered from, or the voice may be permanently injured or difficulties of the throat produced,
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-07
DRlNI<ING WATER.

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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-03-19
Natures Ironies.

The irony of fate has had few finer
illustrations than that staged in the
western part of this country during
the last seven months.
A drouth, unrivaled for duration
and severity, held nearly a dozen
states in its grip last summer, drying
up wells and streams. parching pas
lures, running crops. AS result OF
this drouth, hundreds of thousands OF
breeding stock or unfinished steers
were sent to market, because there
was no fodder to carry them through
the winter.
Having struck her blow, nature be-
gan to smile. She sent an open sea-
son which enabled farmers to do their
plowing at a time when the ground
usually is locked in frost. She follow
ed this favor with a series of snow
falls throughout the west. all of them
remarkable and one quite unprecte-
dented Melting snow will supply the
moisture too often lacking, good crops
are almost assured, and not for a gen.
Grafton has there been such good
range pasture as will be found this
summer But the stock which should
fatten and multiply on that pasture
have gone to the stock yards.-Chk
cago Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-03-19

Holden, who don't know art from .
turnip. My, I'm glad he's hankering
after that Lucy Brown
"Cynthy seemed quite shocked.
what do you mean, auntie? she asks.
So told her how Lucy and Fred went
walking out on Sundays and how the
neighhors was sort of speculative
about en- Cynthy didn't say much
more that night slept on the floor.
on five sofa pillows. l didn't like 1t.
but she never knew.
"Cynthy didn't seem quite so bright
the next few days. Every time she
took me out I'd ask her, disappointed
like, if that was the best she could
show me. l said l wanted to hear a
real artistic debate l didn't want to
know If women should have chill
dren. | told her, but how many, and
why. The meals put down was ter.
rible.
Aunty,' said Cynthy, at last, tax.
ing me by the shoulders, tell me, hon.
estly, amt you shocked at all?'
why no, says l. L think it's love-
ly to have the artistic spirit. My.
what do we care about those poor
creatures at home?
But, aunty, II do care about
them says Cynthy, strangling sob.
But we've flung 'em overheard
says, executing Pa Soul about the
room. We're the army of the future.
Cynthy, the army of martyrs. We've
left home and husband and sweetheart
for arts sake. When're we going to
the club again.?
but don't father and mother mind
me being artistic?" asks Cynthy.
"'They love it, l answered. And
Fred says, he's glad he found out the
narrerness of his soul, being only a
country lawyer, or he might have
made your life miserable. Don't you
want 'em to approve Of your taking
to art, Cynthy?'
"No.' sobs Cynthy, 4 wanted to
shock 'em, aunt. hate art
Hate art!' l exclaimed. 'Cynthy,
you make me feel terrible. How am
l going to appease my hankerings II
you're going back on me-?
"'But it's different says Cynthy,
now fairly crying. You've got Unole
Abe, and you were always contented
at home, and now I've led you astray
at your age and made him miserable,
(; and-I'd never have left Monattah
only Fred told me If did he'd never
ask me to return, and couldn't take
that from him-but 1t all makes me
sick, Aunt Lidy.'
$50 it does me, Cynthy, | an
swered. And maybe got that wrong
about Fred Holden and Lucy Brown
Now | come to think Of it, 1t was
Jack Higgins was going with her
My, Cynthy, what's the matter? What
are you hunting for?'
| 1.-The time table answers Cynthy.'
Copyright. 1914. by W. G. Chapman)