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The Washington times., 1914-11-04
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landed IN Tabbyland. he
did not know that he was in the
yard of the Tabhy family. In fact,
although he knew that all animals
were friends in Tabbyland. ne was
not quite sure just how he would be
received. Having six toes seemed to
be stunt ling i.lock to him in more
VANS than one.
lie sat out On the wood pile and
Eazed at his paws. Yes. all six toes
were there. just as he had known.
Sometimes he hoped that some morn
ing he would wahc Up and have paws
like other kites, but although he
looked carefully. they never changed
his whole life through.
At last he saw smoke coming out
OF the T3bby chimney and. brush
Iu= himself. and smoothing down his
iBr, he went toward the nous" lie
did not know what 10 expect so nc
stopped and p"eped in the window
irst. What h" saw. first made hlm
4auSH anu lBeb maze MN scramble
10 get foot-hOld so that he could
climb in the window.
There on the floor, tied up I'm end
less spoOls and simply making a
wreck Of a sewing basket. were two
of the JOlliest little kitty boys he had
ever seen. ThciI eyes twlnkled and
their legs few round and round and
they were as alike as two peas.
Suddenly they seemed TO near
noise. They stopped and then. just
as SiN-tOeS dropped softly inside OF
tie room they darted oul and shut
The door behind them. Six-uoes
covered against the wall as another
door opened ana Mrs. Tabby her
self walked in.
The first thing she saw was the
tiny gray kitty shrinking against
the wall, and the next thing was
the overturned sewing basket She
stepped fun into the room.
'Weil-who are you, and what are
YOU doing in my house, to my sew
ingbasket?" she said. Six-toes only
hugged the wall and wished that
he could jump out of the window.
Ills little pink tongue, which never
WOULD 20 entirely into his mouth.
trembled between his white front
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
Advice to Girls
Dear Annie Laurie

Dear Annie Laurie:
I live in a small country place
and have very few boy friends.
When one of my girl friends and l
go out together she is always having
such a good time that | feel there
must be something wrong with me.
She is a flirt and tries to get the
attention of all the men she can and
is sometimes very loud. Do you
think 1t is better to get friends that
way or have Just few real ones?
am naturally reserved and will not
push myself in, but how am | to get
more attention from boys? This may
seem awfully silly TO you, Annie
Laurie. for | see / have EXPRESSED
myself very poorly. BETSY.
n 7 OW, Betsy. stop fretting about
M your friend and all the beaux
she has. OF course it is better
to have 4 few really good
friends than TO know a lot Of people
who don't care a cent for you.
Forget yourself-and forget her.
When you go out take an interest-a
genuine interest-in the people you meet.
Talk to a man about himself. his amb-
he hopes to do. the things he wishes h"
could do but Is afraid he can't. Let
him see or let him think he sees that
you admire him as somebody very diff
ferent and very interesting ana very
wonderful.
You needn't say much yourself. III
you'll have to do is to listen and look
intensely interested. Hell do the rest.
Men like girls who like them. They
want to be admired. flattercd. mad"
much Of-but not TOO openly.
1t Is very easy to be popular with
men. II is not so easy to be truly loved
by men who really count.
When you find out how simple the
popular" game is perhaps you will not
care so much to play it. and then you
can settle down to being really happy
Blue Eyes-By all means do not co'G-
municate with the young man wh'
doubts your word after you haV'
written to him TO explain that you We
out when he called. You have done Al
that was necessary by writing the n"tt
Of explanation: let the matter stand a!
IL is. You are the injured party now
for he has presumed to doubt Ycul
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

IL the fashionables are coming
~ hack to town. They begin to re-
~ turn about the Ist of october.
for you know Fifth Avenue. our
smart shopping street in New York,
doesn't seem Fifth Avenue in July. Dur
ing the hot summer months New York
ers 60 away, and they seem to carry all
the artistic modes along with them,
leaving the streets barren and unad-
orned by pretty women in attractive
frocks. You don't realize how modish
women enhance the avenues until they
HE themselves elsewhere.
The pleated Redingotes have been
taken up with such a rush that fear
TO predict they may become common.
However. there is another long coat,
cut on similar lines, that begins 10 flare
below a high waist. and terminates in
big ripples at its hem. There are two
small shoulder capes, and big revers
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
Starch and Starving
Sometimes CuresD Diabetes
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERC
A. B., NJ. A, N. D. Johns Hopkins).

NY who is ill with that persistent long stand
n ing disorder known sugar disease technically
~ called diabetes and actually characterized by
the loss from the human storehouse of sugar by
way kidneys, will appreciate the dialogue in the
"Old Curiosity Shop
did you taste orange peel and water?"
Mr.. Swiveller rt lied that he tasted that
ardent liquor
"If YOU believe much, it's quite nice,' said
the small servant but If you don't, know. it
as IL it would bear little seasoning, certainly
If persons who tolerate the maIady, diabetes could
bring themselves illusion that things
desirable they would feel decidedly
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

wv HEN the command was
N/ given. "On the seventh
" day thou shalt not do any
work, thou nor thy son
nor thy, daughter, thy man servant
nor thy maid servant. nor thy cattle
nor the stranger that is within the
gates nothing was said about thy
wife's" work Can it be that when
rest was commanded for the entire
family the wife was pUrposely eN-
cluded? Because even unto the
present day while father reads the
Sunday paper and the children gayly
20 10 Sunday school. mother often
stays at home to prepare the big
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
Diary of a Well Dressed Girl
By SYLVIA GERARD.

and square-cut collar OF contrasting
material. saw one on the avenue made
of taupe broadcloth. Skirt and revers
were made of velour. This material had
a taupe background. and was crossed
by stripes of navy blue.
Fur trims many of the suits. One of
the richest costumes We saw was made
of buff broadcloth with wide collar and
cuffs of inky-black sealskin. A matron
IN our party wore a hunters green
broadcloth with wide revers and cuffs
of Persian lamb.
Some of the coats we noted were
short. holding a long tail piece at the
back, like the suits that came out late
last winter. However, just when you
think you can wear last winters suit
again YOU find that the three-tunic skirt
which came with it is entirely out. and
that the new skirts have hip yoke,
are full at the hem. or carry Russian
tuniC.
fCopyriCht 1914 Newspaper Feature Service. }
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
wARDING OFF DIABETES.

stopped and starch is. fed to the suf-
fereI 80 81 y 49, = x
Green vegetables supply this starch
in the best manner, Increased weight
need not be expected for a time. or
course, mild types of diabetes do not
need the starvation treatment to any
extent. and the alkalis-bfcarbonate of
soda Is an alkalEafe also less I'M
portant than has been believed.
Copyright. 1914. Newspaper Feature Service.
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
ODD and INTERESTING FACTS

set aside two rooms. one for quiet study
and one for recitations, but at any time
a child may go to any part OF the
house to talk, sing, dance or play, as
he chooses.
There are few people who can claim
to possess a ticket for their own fu-
neral Sir Claude Macdonald, z former
minister at Peking. recently stated that
both he and DR.. Morrison had had the
pleasure of reading, their obituary no.
tices in the Times, but he could 60. one
farther than the doctor, for he was the
happy possessor of a ticket for his: own
funeral service in ST. Paui's Cathedral.
Sir Claude Macdonald. It VIII be re-
called, was in command of the legation
quarter, Peking, during the siege and
alleged massacre in 1900.
Copyright. 1914. Newspaper Feature Serytce)
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

Sunday dinner,
so that Sunday
is in fact the
hardest day of
the week for
her. why should
not mother also
have her day Of
rest? ] frank
ly feel that il is
q selfish induig-
eDce TO make
for the rest of
the family an
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
Puzzled Her.

Il can't understand about this wire
less telegraph" said Mrs. Wunder
why, 1t is as plain as day." said Mr..
Wunder. They just send the messages
through the air instead Of over wires''
Il know that" said she, but how do
they fasten the air to the poles ?"-Bal-
timOre American.
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
1~.-~~.

Miss Laurie will welcome letters OF
inquiry on subjects of feminine inter-
est from young women readers of this
paper and will reply TO them in these
columns. They should be addressed to
her. care of this office.
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

Guido Linnekogel. a German aviator,
has broken the worlds aeroplane height
record by flying over 1900 feet-about
four miles-above the Johannistha1 aero
drome in a German military monoplane.
The previous record of 10000 feet was
made by the French airman Legagneux,
who was killed recently.
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

New York is now able to boast a
school in which the pupils apparently
do precisely as they please and the
teachers are merely automatons. 1t Is
called the Modern school, and is run
by the Ferrier Association as closely ss
possible on the lines laid down by the
Spanish revolutionist. Francesca F'errec-
The school remains open from s a. m
to p. m. 1t dispenses entirely with
rules and regulations. and the children
come and go and study or not, as they
please The children themselves have
The Washington times., 1914-11-04
Peter'S 'SAdventureS
in Mdtri1nOnv
No. ia.

No. ia.
AFTER THE TEAPOT TEMPEST.
7 breakfast we were both pretty
~ tired and downcast.
~ Mary made a sprightly effort
- ~ conversafion hut III WAS
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

Dawn Grey-As you are not engaged
to the Young man it is not necessary for
The Washington times., 1914-11-04

statement, so you must wait for an ex-
pIanation from him. If he is worthy of
your friendship. an apology will be
fCrtiIcoIr!nE
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31
Rocky Mountain Athletic Assn.


in
Matchess
hospitality
Mountain Athletic Association the highest
black and white the cordial good that exists the members
understood that they will of building
and friendly Therefore the Association
April In that time members
o
50X5 block
this building
VICTOR WALKER
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31
COMBINATION OF
WHITE WITH
BLACK CREPE

A PPARENTLY the combination of
"a white with black crepe has come
to stay. In those shops that special
lie in this branch of apparel one sees
"a great deal of whito crepe used in
millinery. In the winter time it ap-
pears in facings or borders, or in
made ornaments. 1t is in facing hats
of black crepe that it is best liked.
For summer mourning, white crepe
Is used more extensively. All-white
hats, and combinations of black and
white crepe, in which the latter pre-
dominates, gives us new kind of
mourning millinery in which it is pos
sible to be comfortable and to look
cool as well.
The method of draping wells varies
with the season and with ideas that
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31

. AQUIN, who delights in surprising
us with novel and intricate gowns,
sometimes charms US with the sim
piest of creations which still embody
The stamp of Paquin distinction. One
Of the latter is pictured in the illus
tration here. 1he skirt is of black
charmeuse with a little coatee of
black velvet and bodice of plated
chiffon
The skirt is q marvel of clever adj
iustment to the lines of the figure by
means of shaping and the least posi-
ble draping. 1t is made in one with
the corsage which includes the little
coat and bodice effect. A more prac-
teal development of the toilette would
manage to make the coat separate,
because it could be removed indoors
Or worn as a separate coat with other
gowns.
The coat is trimmed with fashion
able skunk fur in a fine silky grade.
This fur varies so much in quality that
some skins are worth twice as much
and moreNzthan others. 1t is used on
practically every outside garment
which women wear
This gown should be chosen by
those of plump figure who wish to
wear velvet. Like other pile fabrics
velvet must be carefully managed and
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31

is best made up along plain and Sc
we're lines, like those shown in the
model pictured.
There is not much warmth in an
outside garment which leaves the
chest uncovered. and therefore SINH
lar little coats are shown with wide
revers to turn forward when one is
outdoors and away from the chest in
doors. But the lovely Paquin model,
which we are studying, was not de-
signed SO much with reference to its
practical side as to it's picturesque
and novel appearance The clever han.
ding of the fastening in front, where
ribbon is wrapped about the fur and
we are left, to wonder how the wear
er gets into or out of the gown, is
most attractive.
The standing and full, riff of tulle
is wonderful touch in the finishing
of the costume.
In keeping with it, and not taking
the attention IT all, the fur trimmed
turban of black velvet with it's little
nosegay of gay flowers is just the hat
for this gown. The ensemble leaves
nothing to be desired-it is simple
enough to please the most quiet taste
and distinctive enough to suit the
most discriminating dresser
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31

as veil but as a part of the com.
position of hats for first mourning
Small face wells of net, with narrow
border of crepe are supplied on the
models that carry the long crepe wells.
All models in mourning millinery are
made up in the fashionable shops in
either white or black, except in cases
where the character of the design
calls for a combination of the two OF
for one color alone.
The manufacture of crepe has been
so perfected that it has become prac
tical for people of moderate means
The waterproofing processes have
made it among the most durable OF
fabrics instead of fragile, as it used
to be. We are indebted to the Eng.
lish manufacturers for this fine
achievement. Crepe used to be o
luxury which only rich people could
really afford.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Comforter Sllp.

Make your comforter in the usua
way, using white cheesecloth next tc
the cotton. Take your silkoline OIL
other goods; steam it up in the usua
way, sewing the edges together tC
form slip; now slip it on the white
comforter and tie enough to hold it il
place. When comforter becomes. soiled
take the slip off and launder; hang
the cotton on the line. Beat lightly
with the carpet beater; you will have
a clean comforter without the usua
hard labor of lifting a heavy wei
comforter, and your cotton will stay
soft and fluffy much longer.-Los An
geles Express.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-01-31
New Chiffon Raos-

The newest thing in bags to carry
in the afternoon and evening is made
of figured chiffon with brown back
ground, figured with yellow roses iI
an indistinct design.
This is mounted over cloth of gold
and silver stripes and has a silver
clasp and chain.
Another bag is made of mauve an6
green chiffon mounted over silver
cloth. Silver cords are used for draw
strings at the top and silver tassle
is fastened to the pointed and o.
the bag.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-06-25
GROWING RUSSIAN CABBAGE
Conspicuous Because II Requires Two
Weeks Less Time to Mature
Than Other Varieties.

Among the maturing varieties Of
cabbage the Volga, comparatively
new sort in America, is conspicuous
because it requires about two weeks
less time than other varieties OF this
class to mature, says Farm and Fire
side. Concerning 1t the late C. l.. Al
len, whose book on cabbage, cauli.
flower and allied plants is the ac-
knowledged authority, writes: This
new Russian variety is of the greatest
uniformity. In field of several acres
frequently not a single plant shows
any variation from true and valua-
BILE type. In some respects it is q
vegetable wonder, as the heads are
about equal in size and shape, weigh.
ing from IL to Is poands each, round
as ball, the largest measuring about
IL inches in diameter either way. Un-
like most varieties, the heads are per-
fcctly solid, and the stem does not run
up into the head; the flesh is exceed
ingly firm, tender and white. In re-
spect to hardness, we have never seen
a type which would favorably com
pare"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-06-25

and makes 1t difficuIt for US to adj
vance from truth to truth with the
same freedom and enjoyment we ex-
perience in recognizing and appreci-
ating the changing landscape at each
turn In road we may be travelling.
OF course our brand of truth is THE
TRUTH, measured by the facts as
seen from our particular point Of view.
But like the old Scotchman who frank.
ly admitted he was very reasonable
and easy to convince but would like
to meet the man who could convince
him, We are prone to refuse to see
and easily become constitutional
"standpatters" and rather inclined to
be proud OF our intellectual blindness.
Biological law and the general ex.
perience Of expert breeders OF plant,
bird and animal prove conclusively
that good health and efficiency are the
result of intelligent breeding and care
during the development period. Type,
the hereditary result of breeding, is
an important factor in efficiency and
in the predisposition to disease-but
the care received after birth, the en-.
vironment, is by far the most vital
factor in the cause Of those minor all
ments which the above mentioned con-
servation report shows cost the aver
age well man" FIVE days a year from
work and which serve to sensitize
aim for the reception and develop
ment of disease resulting in prema-
ture death.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-06-25
RINGW0RM ITCHED TERRIBLY

1545 Aisquith St.. Baltimore, Md
my children were afflicted with what
they called ringworm of the scalp
contracted from house-cat they were
playing with. The ringworm formed
on their scalps about the size of q
silver dollar and their hair fell out,
leaving round scale or crust on their
scalps. Their hair fell out in round
spots There was terrible itching. and
they scratched till the blood cane.
They were very fretful and could not
sleep at night, and they were very
cross.
They were treated for several
months with no Improvement whatso-
ever. I was told they would never
have any hair and would always be
bald. Then I began using Cuticura
Soap In connection with Cuticura
Ointment and the first week / could
see the wonderful remedies were do
ing all they were claimed to do and in
six weeks time they were entirely
cured. They all have a beautiful
growth of hair" (Signed) Mrs. Sadie
Pollock, Jan. 1, 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-06-25
SOME CHICK DISEASES
HEAD LICE IN PARTICULAR ARE
SOURCE OF MUCH TROUBLE.
Dust Hen With insect Powder, Spray
coops With Disinfeetsnt and Rub
Ointment on Chicks Head
and Under Wings.

Lice. head lice In particular, while
not disease in themselves, are a fer
tile source of trouble and disease.
They are generally found where the
chicks are Matched by hens, the little
fellows appearing droopy, pale and
with some diarrhea, due to weakness.
Dust the hen with a good lice killer,
spray the coops with disinfectant and
rub little lice ointment on the
chicks head, under the wings and
around the vent.
While not so prevalent as some
times supposed, white diarrhea" is
a real menace, and here prevention is
the best remedy. Breed from strong,
healthy parent stock and avoid the
long, scrawny, crow headed hen, for
disease is transmitted through the egg.
Keep the incubator dark, feed good
nourishing food, separate suspected
chicks at once and disinfect thorough
E. II trouble is expected use white
diarrhea remedy in the drinking water
for the first ten days. 1t will save
many chicks, but will not cure the dis
ease or save badly infected ones.
Bowel trouble, due to improper feed
ing, is often mistaken for white diar-
rhea Don't feed chicks until 4S
hours old, but give fine grit and fresh
water from the start. Let the first
feed be finely crumbled boiled egg,
breadcrumbs or prepared baby chick
food, given dry, or moistened with
sweet or sour milk. Do not overfeed,
but feed often. Later give little bit
Of fine grains, such as pinhead oats,
cracked wheat or chick size cracked
corn, scattered in the litter to induce
exercise. Beef scrap should not be
given until chicks are at least a week
old. Scald the drinking vessels fire.
Quently, give plenty of greens after
the first five days and keep the chicks
exercising and there will never be any
bowel trouble among the birds.
Leg weakness frequently comes
from lack OF exercise. Chicks appear
healthy, have good appetites, are
bright, but have no use of their legs.
Give them every opportunity to exer.
else, but do not allow them to be.
come chilled. Bottom heat in a
brooder will cause this trouble. The
heat should always descend on a
chicks back, never upward. Lack OF
bone forming materials in the food,
such as bone or shell meal, also causes
leg weakness, and every properly com.
pounded chick food contains these in.
gradients, SO, IL 1t doesn't, either add
them or get one that does.
To sum all up, II vigorous, quick
growing chicks are wanted breed from
only the strongest and best of stock,
disinfect freely, clean up regularly,
feed the best of food. give lots of good
fresh water and use common. sense.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1914-06-25
VALUE OF PL0W AND HARROW
In Purchasing implements for the
Farm Their Construction Should
Be Carefully Studied.
(By r. G. wEATHERsToNE.)

(By R. @. WEATHERSTONE)
The value of pillow or other farm
implement consists OF its doing the
thing we want it to do. The pillow
with a light draft simply turns and
cuts the furrow with the least resist
ance, resulting in very smooth work
to look upon, but its effect upon the
soil is not nearly SO valuable as that of
the pillow that runs harder and gives
more resistance to the soil and breaks
it up finer. The pillow that has a
harder draft goes through the soil and
not only breaks 1t up and turns fur
row, but in the process it grinds and
pulverizes 1t into smaller PARTICLES.
The more thoroughly the soil is
broken up, the more the plant food is
made available and plant food is what
We are after. In purchasing plows
we want to study their construction
with this in mind.
The same applies to the selection Of
the harrow. The harrow that has an
easy draft cannot do as good work as
one that moves more soil and runs
deeper. A harrow should do smooth
work and incorporate the vegetable
matter and fertilizers with the soil in
uniform manner.
The function Of the harrow is to
still further reduce and refine soil par
ticles, because in every process of re-
finement we are getting at the plant
food which is still so abundant in our
soil.
On the average farm where there
are various types of soil, disk har-
row, spring tooth harrow and a
smoothing harrow areIpractical neces-
stiles. 1t is worse than folly for farm
ers to spend for commercial fertilizers
or chemical plant foods until they
have first made use Of that which is 30
plentiful in their own soil at the pres
emit time
/ am firm friend Of fertilizers but
! do not believe in buying them until
we have made use of every method of
getting at the plant food already con.
tanned in our soils.