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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Pretty Things Made of Flowers.
By LAURA BRANDT.

happens to be at hand \ pretty skirt was fashioned out of daffodil and d charming broad brmmed hat provided by prim- rose The flower doll could be dressed up in a great many ways according to the blossom and foliage which may be available
 Fascinating dolls can be mace out of pos pies In this ease the petals are pressed back closely round the stem and tied in the nnddle with wisp of grass Thus tic waist of the doll is formed. The stalk is broken off short to form one leg, ana another piece of stalk is pushed up to make another leg. The seed case. of course. makes good head to which might be added a hat fashioned out of any suitable flower
 After all, one Of the prettlest things of the sprngtime is the eowslip ball. This is easily formed by pnching eff the stalks of the flow CTS just below the heads Now get a fine piece of string and tie one end Of this to some sup port, such as gate post and hold the other end in one hand Next arrange the cowsnp flowers c,ose1y all along the string singing them croeswse. When the string Is crowded all the way with blossoms gather up the two ends and sic firmly At once the cowslps fall in such way that a perfect ball Is formed
 primrose ball may be made in the same manner If small punches Of these flowers containing about six eight are tied to- gether and then slung across the piece of string in the same way as the cowslips. Of course, the idea might be extended to various flowers by simply making quantity of small punches in the first place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

- ROM time immemorlal children have - loved to pick the wayslde blossoms and
 deal with them In faneful ways.
 Many delightful things may be made with the simple blooms which abound on every hand
 Perhaps not every one knows how to make a proper daisy chain; this Is the best way to set about the business. Gather the daisies with long stems. now make loop In the stem and pep the head of the daisy through the opening, finally pulling the looped stalk quite tight. daisy chain made on these lines is secure.
 Another pretty chain may be made of dsndslon stems In this case the flower heads will not be needed. II will be found that one end of each hollow stalk fits beauti- fully into the other, and, if the stalks are linked up in this way, really beautiful chan of rings is formed. It Is well to see that the stalks are about the ame length, so that the rings may be of equal size.
 Chains of leaves are easy to make provid- Ing fairly long stalks are available. The leaves are fastened together by passing the stem of one through the top of the other and then pushing it back through it's own leaf Ivy leaves are suitable for this pur- pose.
 Charming flower dolls may be made by using the spikes of the wild arum. the called Lords and Ladies" By taking away the spathe we have the figure left. which we may clothe with any flower which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
When and low to Water Plants.

- ALTERING is at once the most im- \A/ portant and most difficult of gard w ening tasks. It is impossible to
 say exactly how much water should be given to plants in pots; all one can do is to advise that the soil be kept moist-never saturated never dry Experience alone teaches the gardener when water is neces- sary, but if the amateur takes care to water his plants only when the soil begins to get dry, and before it has really got dry, he cannot go far wrong.
 It is obvious that plants need more water in summer than in winter, whereas during the former season they might need moisten- ing twice day, once a week in winter prob ably would prove sufficient. The condition under which plants are grown, the tempera- ture in which they are kept. and the state of the weather influence the question oi gfv- ing water, One rule however, needs to be observed without feil. that when water is applied. let the pot be filled to the rim so the soil is moistened thoroughly; then give no water at all until the soil appears to need it.
 j; *
 One of the chief causes of failure in grow ing plants in pots is that of giving a little water frequently as so many amateurs ap- pear to do. This practice is bound to result of the plants.
 In watering greenhouse plants water of similar temperature to the air of the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Hop Pillow to Cure Insomnia,

Many people fly to drugs to cure the troublesome complaint of sleeplessness whom some much more simple device would often set matters right. The good old fashioned hop pillow is by no means to be despised although for some reason these arc not much used nowadays.
 The best plan is to get . quantity of dried hops from the chemist and pack a small pillow evenly with the material. This is placed on a larger supporting pillow. and |. little adjustment will soon make matters quito comfortable.
 Most people who have not tried this plan will be surprised how drowsy ono becomes after resting ones head upon the hop pillow for about twenty minutes. The smell of thu hops is by no means dlsagreeable.
 A great many obstinate cases have yielded to this treatment To get the best results tho pillow should be packed with fresh hops every few months.
 Many folk have found even better results
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Jane Barton Answers Queries.

DEBUTANTE: It surely Is disappointing to have the new chiffon waist over which you have worked so hard look tame" Do not touch 1t up with gilt or bright color, as you suggest but edge the sleeves and the fronts over the vest with narrow band of brown fur. This Is much used on the sheer est blouses this season and is very good when not overdone
 T. T.: Possibly the reason your cloth suit gets shapeless so soon is that you do not give 1t proper care. If you have no clasp skirt hanger to catch the band, never put a skirt over a separate coat hanger, as the hips stretch out of shape. Always put strips of ribbon or narrow tape on each side of your skirt bapA at the sides an equal dis tance apart. and hang to hooks far enough apart to keep the skirt taut. Never throw your coat down carelessly when taking it off; brush carefully. then put on a padded coat hanger. Again. be careful to adjust your coat properly each time 1t Is worn or 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

soon gets wrong lines Few girls think of pulling the coat well up at the back of the neck and down In front.
 BELLE R.. There are various kinds of pockets but the patch " one of which you inquire Is far the simplest to make As It's name implies 1t Is Just patch sewed to the outside of a garment by a scam on bottom and sides The upper part may be hemmed faced or tho entire pocket may be lined before 1t is sewed on. Stitch neatly and be particular to have the line exactly straight and the pocket itself evenly cut
 
 WEARY. Have you never thought that there Is an alternative between endless hours of hand sewing and an aching back from machine work? Tho constant treadlng with your feet ts too much for you, but why not get an eiectric motor if you can afford 1t; if not. one of the practical hand power appi- anoes? Tn choosing the latter buy ono that works on the under wheel and pushes, as it Is less tiring than the high circular motion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

from packing the pillow with some blossoms of scented description. rose pillow sounds delightful, and 1t Is really an almoss magical cure for insomnia in many cases. The roses arc gathered whole and whom freshly expanded. and each bloom is cut off quite short, so that nothing spiky in tho way of q stalk Is left,
 The blossoms should then be spread out o,i tray to dry. and. by gradually adding to the number. 1t does not take very long time to collect sufficient to nil pillow.
 The flowers should bs packed Ia as evenly as possible, and. if this 10 done, the pillow will bo surprisinEiy comfortable, On the whole, it will bo found that tho fragrance of tho roses tsnds to improve. for while at any rate and tho pillow will certainly last until roses como round again.
 It may bs mentioned that autumn roses are especially suitable for this purpose, as these retain their fragrance much better than hlosscms which are expanded iA very hot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

is best, while plants in bloom should not be showered overhead or the flowers will be spoiled. Occasionally pot plants are acci- contracts round the sides of the pot In such cases the best treatment is to immerse the pot entirely in a larger vessel of water for about quarter of an hour, and then allow to drain
 Good drainage is especially necessary in the case of pot plants; faulty drainage means that the soil will rapidly become sour and the plants sickly. Generally speaking. soft wooded, quick growing plants require larger quantity of water than hard wooded slow growing plants. When pottng plants top to form sort of reservoir for the water poured in. until it has time to percolate Into the soil.
 During the favorable months of the year many plants, particularly foliage plants are greatly benefited by swinging and spraying, which should be carried out in early morn ing or during the evening.
 Seedlings need watering with great care. The safest plan to adopt when moistening both seeds and seedlings Is to immerse the flower pot to the rim in a bowl of water; then the surface soil is not disturbed at all. If the water is applied in the usual way through the watering can. the soil may be washed away from the seeds thus exposing them, or the seedlings may be knocked down, and if this occurs many of them will not recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
New Tn the Realm of Fashion.

Black more capes lined with old blue taffeta finished with wide pointed shawl collar and bands of blue vevet in front.
 There seems no limit to the wearing of beads, and often they are of semi-precious stones, such as carneian, lapis, or jade.
 Some of the prettiest handkerchief linen shirtwaists are the extreme of simplicity and made. strange to say. with raglan sleeves
 The closely fitting petticoats of jersey silk are the best with the present fashions--if one is going to wear any petticoats at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

Some of the fashionable capes are made of mustard colored cloth lined with blue, green, and mustard colored plaid.
 New watch bracelets which can be con- verted into odd little clocks by means of leather stand are the latest notion.
 With the low necked dresses of the pres ent day it seems impossible for a woman to do without a string of pearls
 For dress occasions Paris still favors the small black handbag of Pekin or other silk, finished with tassel at the end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Simple Braid Design for Porch Pillow Cover

For summer time there is nothing which adds more to the attraetveness of the home than porch which is abundantly supplied with pretty pillows. The accompanying de- sign Is attractive when applied in linen braid ing on crash covering. Bright colors are especially popular just nok There are two ways to apply the design to the material upon which you wish to work it. If your material is sheer, such lawn, batste, and the like, the simplest method is to Iay the material over the designn and with a sharply oeinted pencil draw over each line. If your f1aterial is heavy secure piece of transfer or impression paper. Lay it face down upon this, then draw over each line of the paper design with a hard pencil the point of a steel knitting needle. Upon lifting the pat tern and transfer paper you will find meat and accurate outline of the design upon your material.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01
Story Of
Waiitstil1
Baxter
By KATE DOUGLAS WlGGEN
Copyright 1915. BY Kate Douglas Wissin
CONTINUED from yestsrday.l

~ suppose It's the SPRING" she said,
wiping her eyes with her apron and
smiling through her tears. Perhaps
need dose Of sulphur and molasses.p
Don't you feel well as commonT'
We'll? l feel TOO well: feel ,as,if
II Ngns a ,youRg colt shut up In. an ut.
tic. I want to kick up my heels, bat
Ter the door down and get out'into.the
pasture. It's no use talking, .waity.
1 can't SO on living, without bit of
pleasure and cant so on being pa
tent even for your sake. If it weren't
for you I'd run away as Job did, and
/ never believed, Moses slipped on the
logs. Pm sure: he threw himself into
the river. and SO should l If had the
courageF'
stop, Patty, stop. dear! You will
have your BIT OF pasture at least. ill
do some of your indoor tasks for you,
and you shall put on your sunbdnnet
and go out and dig the dandeIi6n
green's for dinner. TAKE the broken
knife and milk pan. aud don't bring
In so much earth with them as you did
last time. Dry your eyes and look at
the green things growing. Remember
how young you are and how many
years are ahead OF you. Go along.
dear"
Wditstill went about her work with
rather a heavy heart. Was life going
to be more rather than less diflcult
new that Patty was growing up:
Would she be able to do her duty both
BY father and sister and keep peace In
the household. as she had vowed In
her secret heart always to dot She
paused every now and then to iook
out of the window and wave an en-
couraging band to Patty. The girls
bonnet was or. and her uncovered
head blazed like red gold in the sun
light. The short young grass was dot
ted with dandelioh blooms. some Of
them already grown to huge disks OF
yellow. and Patty moved hither aud
thithef, selecting the younger weeds.
deity putting tile broken knife under
their roots and popping them into the
tin pan. PresehHS-for Deacon Baxter
bad fnished the wagon and gone down
the hill TO relieve GepHas Cole 1T the
cohnter-P atty,s shriil young whistle
tioated into the kitchen. but with a
mischieRous glance at the open, win.
dow she broke OF suddenly and began
to sing the words d the hymn With
rather more emphasis and gusto than
strict piety watTaated:
rhefsil BE sensthinS N hsaS-sn Tor chm
drah ID do,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01
FACE COVERED
WITH PIHPLES-
RESINQL CURED

ATLANTA, Ca, April 81, l0l3-9Siy
lace was covered with pimples which
deied creams, soaps and cosmetics.
They were a source of constant humilia-
ton to me, coming in contact with
many strangers as 9 do, as a business
woman.
by the time / had finished cakc
of Resinol Soap and half Jar of
Keslnol Ointment, my skin was soft as
velvet, and as smooth. Ny friends were
stunned, and everyone asked me what
I3had done. When fold them, I think
they hardly believed it, for the trans
3ornaatioH was. simply wonderful.
esihce then I have been using ResinoI
Soap and shall never be without it
again, for l have learned the delights
of clear, soft, beautiful complexion
that may be attained BY its. constant.
hse.p tSigTedl Miss e. 2. Gaddis, '2S4
South Pryor ST. re
Y Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
bold by every druggist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01
chAPTER '.
a Kiss,

- ~ HALE we hive our walk IN the
N. woods on the Edgeweod side
of therixef, Just for a change.
Ratty9:s'' suggested her sister.
THE wafer Is 80 ltsh this year that
the river will be splendid We can
gather our. flowers in tlle. hill pasture.
and then you'H be quite near Mrs.
BcyHtDn's and cnn carry the nesesay
rhere wiffie ! come home ahead of yum
ausI get supper. III trse tnday.s eggs
70 fathers store on the why and ask
bin II he minds attr nnving Il little
walk. I've an errand at Aunt Abby's
that would take me dawn to the bridge
anyway"
Very we'll" sud Patty somewhat
alphabetically. II always Ike a walk
with you. but don't care what be.
comes OF me this afternoon IL j, can't
SO to Ellen's party"
The excursion took place according
10 WaitstiIl's plan, and at 4 o'clock
she sped back to her night work and
preparations for supper. leaving Patty
with great bunch OF early wild fiow-
ers for Ivory's mother. Patty had left
them at the Boyntohs' door with Rod
man, who was picking up chips and
volunteered to take the iiosegay into
the house at once.
won't you step inside?7 the boy
asked shyIy, wishing to be polite, but
conscious that visitors from the village
very seldom crossed the threshold,
I'D like TO, but can't this after
noon, thank YOU. | must run all the
way down the hill now or shan,t be
in time to supper
do you eat meals together over to
your house;" asked the boy.
We're all three at the table, IL that
means together"
I'VE never are. Ivory goes of early
and takes lunch in a pail. So do /
when so to school Aunt Boynton
never sits down to eat. She just stands
Mt the window and takes bite OF
something now and then. You haven't
got any mother, have your
mo, Rodman"
Neither have ], nor any father. nor
any relations but Aunt Boynton and
Ivory. Ivory is very good to me. and
when he's at home I'm never lone
some"
Il wish you could come over and
eat with sister and me-" said Patty
gently. Perhaps sometime. when my
father is away buying goods and we
are left alone, you could Join US in the
woods, and we would have a picnic?
We would bring enough for you-all
sorts of good things hard boiled eggs,
doughnuts, apple turnovers and bread
spread with jelly
Continued on page six.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01
1asEsn e sf i9T he nears + tthsFeIl. be


LSworils for fhs mind IA
And employment for each littIe Hand.
ThefelEbe something 20 do, ~
Therein be some thing ID do,
There be some 7tAing for children 10 dol
Pm that. bright. blessed shore
Where there's Joy, evermors
rhereit he, some thing for children to do
Patty's young existence being full to
the bftm Of labor thistyiew OF heaven
neyer In the least appealed to- her, and
abe rendered the hymn with little sym.
patby. The main part Of the verse
was Strongly accented by 5abs at the
nnoHendsnG dandeiton roots. but when
the chorus came she brought out the
emphatic syfIables by a beat Of the
broken knife on the milk pan.
This rendition OF a Sabbath school
classic did not meet Waitstill's ideas
of perfect propfiety, but she smiled
and let 1t pass, planning some sort OF
recreation for stolen half hour Of the
afternoon, It would have to be a wafk
Though the. pasttre into the woods to
see what. had grown since they went
there fortnight ago. Patty loved peu-
pie better than nature, but failing the
one she could put UP with the other.
for she had a sense OF beauty and a
pagan, love Of color. There would be
pale hued innocence and blue and
white vl0iets In the moist places,
thought Waitstiil, ana they would have
them IN a china cup on the Supper tai
bic. No. that would never do. for last
time father had knocked them ovel
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01

patch you are working In the Sunday
school or tile choir
Il scanned as II Waitstill did not I'M
tend To answer thls arralgnment OF
her activities. She rose and crossed
the roometo put the pan. Of greens In
the sink. preparing to wasii them.
Taking the long. ltnndledi dipper from
the nail. she naused a moment before
plunsing II into tile winter pail; paused.
and leaning her elbow on corner of
the, shelf over the. sins. looked stead.
lastly ont into the orchard.
( Patty watched her cnriousls and was
just going to ofEer u penny for her
thoughts when waItstiI suddenly
broke the brief silence by saying:
yes. ! am always busy. It's better
so. but all the same. Patty, I'm wait.
ing -inside. l don't know for what.
but 2 always feel rtiut ! am waiting
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01
East ST. Louis Sets PaceFor Go Is Church
Moyement-Great Enthusiasm shown1

East ST. LOUIS had banner GO TO CHURCH Sunday.
Eghtwo per cent Of the population went 20 divine service
GLOW did you dot the question asked by hundreds of
other cities throughout the country. The came
ALL CITY OFFICIALS ASKED THEIR EMPLOYEES 10 GO TO i
CHURCH CHEF or Police ASSEMBLIES AL THE nos
LIcEmEN AF6Roll acAhlAMb ASKED THEM TO Co TO SOME
CHURCH JUST BEFORE GOING HOME SATURDAY NIGHT He
EREWsEp THE RATRoL SCHEDULE OF ALL THE pATReLMEN
AND DETECTIVES so THAT COULD GET AWAY Te> SOME
CHURCH SERVICE SUNDAY. IN THE PRESENCE OF MEMRERs
or THE BOARD POLICE COMMISSIONERS HE HANDED THE
SCHEDULE TO THE SERGEANT IN CHARGE.
The chief Of the fire department Just after returning from
fire Saturday afternoon assembled the entire fire department
and told the the schedule would be arranged they could
GO TO CHURCH The superintendent of public instruction as
sembed all the teachers and asked them to GO TO SOME
CHUR6H He also instructed them to tell their pupils GO TO
CHURCH.
THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ENTERED THE SPIRIT OF THE
THING. THEY INVITED THEIR PATRONS ATTEND sERv.
h ICES WAENA WOMAN WENT TO STORE TO MAKE a pun
CHASE THE GROCER WOULD SHE WOULD Sc IN
CHURCH NEXT DAY. He WOULD SAY PLEASANTLY aViLL
~ SEE YOU IN CHURCH ToMoRRoWR" THE DELIVERY BOYS
ALSO EXTENDED cHuRcH INVITATIONS. ssEE YOU iii \
CHURCH TOMORROW WAS HEARD IN MORE HOMES IN EAsJ
ST LOUIS THAN EVER BEFORE THE STREET CAR COMPANIES
CARRIED SIGNS GRATIS ADVERTISING THE MOVEMENT. ~
That's how East St Louis did it. Other cities and towns
planning the same kind Of a campaign. s9
CO. TO CHURCH! a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01

only one aaRoHso ourHruEr
That Is LAXATIVE BROMo QUININE.
Look for the signature of q. W. GROVE.
Cures a cold IN One Day, Cures Grip In
Two Days. CSC
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-01

~ HALE we have our walls IN the
va. wogds on the Edgewuod side
of tIeriyeF, lust for a change.
RattF:.,' stiggested her sister
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1914-12-22
LACK OF SHOES
CAUSES MISERY
belgian Refugees In Hurry 10 Escape
Germans Neglected 10 Take Pos.
s'ons and Now Cannot Get Them

haVre, Dec. 22.-Lack OF shoes 4,
causing ~ much suffering Among IN.
beigian refugees, particularly amony
lhe women and children. that NJ
schoeliart, president Of the Chambey
OF Representatives OF Belgium and head
OF the Belgian relief society OF Hsyre
mas issued an appeal on their behalf
rms appeal IN addressed especlallv
70 Americans, since many letters Of
inquiry have been received from
them Mt the Belgian government build.
ing In Hayre, asking what supnlIes
are most needed.
Women and children, whose cloth.
ing was left behind In the rush 10
escape, have been the first care of N
Schoellart The able bodied men 90.
pciaily laborers and mechanics. have
no trouble In getting work
The refugees have been spread pret
" well over France in order IN pre.
vent congestion In the cities and IN
provide more opportunities for
self support. There remains about 1900
IN havre, Edmond Bidal who Is IN
charge OF the distribution OF supplies,
says that the discarded clothing he
received IN entirely inadequate. indie.
pendent OF the shoe question. Most OF
the refueees had worn out their shoes
In walking before they reached France
ne nnds' and donations Of clothing sci.
dom include shoes. During the icy
weather Of the past week. the relief
quarters were packed with women
hegrine for shoes for themselves and
children.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1914-12-22
DRILLER or FIRST OIL
WE'LL DuEs OF OLD AGE

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 22.--Felix \
Humes, M, who drilled the first oil
well In Pennsylvania In lsiT, died III
his home In Tarentum last night
Tumes was drilling for salt near IN
rentum when he discovered the oil
The production was small and the flult
was used as q medicine.
The first successful commercial OF
we'll was drilled ut Tituwille, Pa, II
tSS ly Col. 0Samuel Drake.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1914-12-22
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ROUMANIA TO RESTORE LAND
TAKEN IN BALKAN BATTLES


Petrograd, Dec. 22.-The bulgarian
minister has announced that an agree
ment has been reached between Rus
yia and Bulgaria under which Roumania
will restore to Bulgaria the province
Of DObrudja and most of the other
iitory which she acquired from I'D -
ria az result Of the second Balkan
war,
This agreement has been reached
without pressure from either Germany
or the allies" said an official connect
ed with the bulgarian ministry. 1--WE
shall continue to be neutral and believ"
that Roumania, although she has no
cause to fear us, also win remain neu-
tral"