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Certain Concrete Facts.
Violent cravings lead to errptive ends,
as the electric spark explodes the harm
less gases hydrogen and oxygen. TOO
much honey pals upon the lips ana
many cooks spoil the broth.
Prof. Hollingsworth. the far-famed
psychologist of Columbia University, AT
great expense and trouble. last year SUD
jected a SQUAD OF fellow observers TO a
series of brilliant experiments with cof-
fee
Without. as some ungracious doctors
do. admonishing q steep ana tnoIny
way to coffee heaven, While IKE a puneo
and reckless libertine he troc the liquor
ish path of primrose dalliance, DR.. Hol-
lingsworth obtained certain indlsputaoie'
concrete facts about coffee
In well persons who do not indulge IN
self-pity, who are not inclined 10 pc
nervous, sensitive, and suspicious ne
and his fellow-conspirators discovered
that one gain of caffein-as much as Is
in a good strong cup OF Conee-lncresses
the power of exertion-
II adds to the strength and muscular
skill. Physical capacity is augmented,
thought is stimulated, the senses are
more alert, and the ability to associate
objects with ideas. memory with things,
words with thoughts. are all conclus-
lively improved. Moreover, the endur-
ance of the individual shows a pro-
nounced excellence for an hour or SO
after a strong cup of coffee is taken.
49,. The Danger Line.
When. however, two cups. or more
than 8 grain and a half of caffein, are
swallowed, bedlam breaks loose in the
Candidates muscles Tremblings and
tremors, shivers and shakes which last
longer than those Of a pneumonia vic
tim, seize the textiles Of your anatomy
In fine, the foolish person who drinks
two or more cups of strong coffee at
time is in a fair way to vibrate herself
women are often the worst coffee felonf
into an asylum.
"A surfeit of the sweetest things
The deepest loathing Of the stomach
brings"
From all these experiments 1t must
be plain that coffee, unlike learning, Is
a dangerous thing when more than
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- well to know some OF inc Naif
Gus ways of serving this delici-
Gus and valuable fruit. In addition to
its other qualifications, the banana Is
one of the foodstuffs which is usal!y
within the reach OF every one. for
the price does not fiuctaute, and is
seldom prohibitive.
Banana salad is a favorite with many
who like fruit salads. 1t is simply pre-
pared. Peel the bananas, removing all
the inner white thick skin. and slice
them lengthwise. roll them in ground
walnuts or peanuts. and serve with
mayonnaise dressing on lettuce leaves.
Banana sandwiches are always well
come delicacy with children. Slice the
fruit in thin rounds, add a dash of
salt, a sprinkle of sugar and a bit of
lemon juice. and press between thin
slices of buttered bread.
When it is desired to serve something
especially as an accompaniment to
broiled chicken. try baked bananas.
Allow one banana for each person
Slice each banana once lengthTise.
Allow for each banana a teaspoonful OF
butter melted in a tablespoonful OF hot
water Arrange the halves OF the fruit
in a buttered baking dish. and pour the
melted butter and water mixture over
them. Then sprinkle with sugar and a
bit of salt and over all squeeze the
Juice Of half lemon. Bake for half an
hour in a moderate oven.
II II is desired to keep the flavor oil
the banana intact. peel and bake whole
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What Our River
Names Mean
Patapsco signifies black water"

Patapsco signifies black water"
Potomac Is place Of the burning
pines"
. Lackawanna Is a corruption OF the
Indian words lechan-hanne. "the stream
that forks"
Hackensack means "hook mouth"
The Monocacy. In Maryland, was called
by the aborigines, Menagassi, creek Of
many bends"
Piscataqua signifies 'the great den
place"
Penobscot means ''the rock river"
The Indians called the Kentucky river
the Glencoe.
The Ocklockonee, in Florida, Is named
from a Seminole word, meaning yellow
water"
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Costume de Luxe for Camps
And Out-Of-D00r Life Here
Sturdy Khaki Outfit Answers All
Requirements of the Sum-
. mer Outing, the Canoe, or
Any Outdoor Sport.
. HE girl who cannot have a
good time in the country,

!" HE girl who cannot have a
good time in the country,
at the camp, or canoeing,
is usually wrongly dressed for the
occasion. The secret of a good
time is the proper costume. A.
though many girls do not seem to
know it, silk stockings, high heeled
pumps, and poile shirt waists are
just as out of place in camp life
as a red flannel shit would be at
ball.
Sturdy but rather light tan khaki
forms this sensible, yet charming,
costume. The collar is open at the
neck, the sleeves unenbarrassed
by any thick, stiff cuff, may be
turned up easily, and the huge
patch pockets serve as refuge for
anything and everything.
The hat is of soft silk and can
crush DOM over the head or be
pulled into almost any shape. In
dian moccasins, With laces, are the
shoes worn NTH this costume.
Notice, however, that the soles are
of q thick Leather for protection
against stones.
The skirt is of a comfortable
pidth, and can be widened at any
time by the mere unbuttoning of
the buttons. The belt is the exact
size of the body, perhaps a little
larger, for no corsets are worn
With this costume.
Owing to the fen measurements
which must be exact, this costume
can be easily made at home. The
length of the sleeve, skirt, and the
waist measure are the three points
which require measurement and
adjustment. The pattern, or one
near enough like this one to serve
as a basis, may be had at any pat
tern store, while the material is
for sale at the department stores
A light quality of khaki should be
chosen, and a strong machine
needle used.
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uain Friday afternoon or the carry one
OF saturday morning. She leaves Mon
Gay. She viii not need a trunk. There
are suitcases and bags with capacity
for all needed garments:
The clothes required will depend en-
tirely upon the manner Of life in the
mouse where you are guest. In rack
ing the suitcase the wise woman has
this in mind, and tries to make her
clothes At perfectly into the picture.
II one arrives Friday night, there are
three evenings to consider. There viii
be need for some attractive dinner
gown. an. evening gown, IL there Is the
usual dance on Saturday, and a suit
accessories. There should be n smart
sports costume for Saturday morning.
which will be suitable for tennis. golf
or tramping. Also provision should be
made for the motor trip. which is sure
to be in the program. and motor bon
net and veil takes little room. Satur-
day afternoon there will undoubtedly. be
need for q light reception frock. which
will grace the tea-dance. the lawn
party or any similar occasion.
A gown suitable for church wear
should be taken for sunday To specify:
in some dark shade, In plaid or stripe
or check. with fresh, crisp organdie
collar. which will be correct for Sum
day morning. With this may be worn
a cape-coat, which will serve for the
motor trip or any similar occasion.
The gown for Friday nights dinner
may be made to serve for Saturday s
dance. II white lace be chosen. the
underskirt may be worn Friday with a
tunic, and bodice Of pale blue or pink
taffeta or charmeuse with a rose in
contrasting color stuck in the girdle.
On Saturday night, the tunic and
bodice may be OF the lace with q gfrdle
Of yellow or mauye.
Saturday afternoons frock VIII prob
ably be some simple wolfe or batiste.
and with 1t will be worn large hat
with fiat trimming, which can be
easily packed.
Saturday mornings costume may con-
sist of pique skirt and tailored
blouse of linen with waistcoat effect:
or girdle and collar of pique. 1t viii
be quite permissible to wear the same
gown Of Saturday afternoon or evening
for Sunday night. depending upon the
program arranged.
Three pairs of shoes Will be required.
Black dull kid colonials TO. travelling.
for Sunday and for Saturday afternoon.
some lighter dancing shoes Tor even
ing wear and a heavy pair OF white
duck or canvas for Saturday morning.
The evening wrap may be simple,
cane of charmease or voluminous
scarf being all that Is needed.
Copyright. Newspaper Feature Service.
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

n r ANY a housekeeper Of forty
M finds herself careworn,
VH wrinkled and discouraged
over her personal appear
ance. Hot water and dishwashing
have roughsned her hands; excessive
heat and odors Of the kitchen have
withered her complexion, STOPPING in
wrong positions over kitchen tables
has made her round shouldered. In
q vain effort to remedy the ravages
Of household drudgery. she buys
beauty lotions and toilet articles.
and attempts by ornament In dress
to conceal her tired, worn appear
ance.
But she Is attempting to apply
remedy too late. Beauty savers at
forty are too costly. But beauty
savers at twenty are fairly mex
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ter by being aloof or else she respect
ed him more than the rest of the
boys and wished to earn his respect.
You may rest assured that she is not
regarded with much real admiration
by the men whom she allows to kiss
her for the asking.
Observation-Disclosures, my friend. you
are missing something from your life.
believe that every woman does who
is not a wife and mother; but. If you
have cared for no one since the death
of your iance, then don't you feel
that by accepting the duty nearest
at hand and making yourself indis-
pensable to your mother and brother,
you areodoing your real work in the
world and getting a s much happiness
as possible from the situation? II
you meet some one for whom you
can care, then there may be a ques-
! ton as to the better way. Until then
your duty seems clear. and, after all.
there is immense satisfaction in duty
well done.
Blondie-Many things may account
for your friend not having answered
your letter. Don't condemn him I'M
heard. If I were you 1 should GER
tainly not write again. Eut wait until
you see him. Then treat him as al
ways, be cordial and glad to see him.
Then when you get 4 chance, ask him
what was the trouble. Perhaps he
\ was busy or forgetful or even occu-
pied with some other girl. Never
| mind. II you were friends and real
friends. you'll forgive him ana stiIi
| be friends. I believe. though. I'd re-
: turn his ring. 1t would he a nice,
gentle little lesson that he should not
treat a friend in a cavalier fashion.
Wait and see II he comes back to
| town; If not. mail II to him.
Perplexed-Don't Worry your head
over the man you write of. He isn't
worth it. AS far as / can Judge from
your letter he cares for himself only
| and you are simply an amusement with
him. Turn him down good and hard
some day and then II there is good
stun in him, he'll realize his fault and
1 be contrite. II not, you are well rid
Of him. even If it hurts at first
Dear Annie Laurie:
I am a young girl of eighteen,
considered to be beautiful. Am I
justified in preferring a man who is
good looking? Do you not think
that II detracts from ones beauty
and charm to have as a friend one
who is lot Of the same type Of
looks?
SEEKER AFTER HAPPINESS.
You are justified in preferring a maj
who is good looking to one who is no
because you can't help yourself If yor
are built that way. However. you'll
soon find that a preference which 4
based on good looks and nothing els
will not last long. Good looks, unles
backed by good sense and good char
acter, are worth absolutely nothing.
you have a friend who lacks beaut,
and charm 1t simply shows that yoI
have sense enough to appreciate tn
more important qualities that make
friendship worth while. Besides, dom
be too sure of your own beauty Othe
people may have different ideas on tn
| subject, and. anyway. let the prais
come from them and not from you.
Copyright, 1914. Newspaper Feature Service.
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p en- sive and
W h en- viewed
along the years.
are W ! { h o u {
price. And by
beauty savers /
mean what are
commonly call
ed labor savers
in the kitchen.
Every la b o r
3 a v e r, every
{ ! m Q . a v er ,
every step saver
Is also a beauty
aayer There Ia
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Secrets of Health and Happiness
How Coffee May Aid You
and I Harm Someone Else
Bv DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRSHBERG

A B. NJ A. NJ. D. Cohns Honklns).
n PRIOR OF q monastery in Arabia discovered Gomez
~ as a beverage This monastery was situated In
"A sylvan dell where coffee grows
The worthy father observed that the goats who
at the coffee plant became brisk and alert so nc oe.e
mined monks who were more etharsic uian ieS
mi ght be, should try It
The experiment successful and coffee as DeVer-
ege into general use
Despite prejudces and opinions to the contrary! CONES
nuts both ygor and heathful mans muscles
The non nervous individual who drinks wisely ana ven
of it. may smite the inert world as Moses do 'ae f "
see rich fluids gush forth 49, S .. ~
of coffee to be sure Ike too nuen d neid 1o
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Q,>E~,>~..

Miss Laurie will welcome letters of
inquiry on sub jects 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 this ofhce
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Fancies of Fashion
Weekend
Summer Time
Costume Hints
By Madxe Marvel

What C ] o I h e Q
shall I take for the
week = erd visit?
Shall I takS q
trunk? These two
questions perplex
m a n y feminine
minds during the
summers m o n I his.
when the weekend
party Is the IA.
Fored form of en-
tertainment.
The average guest
arrives a. her des-
flnQfinn ho 49,
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little of It is drunk. 1t is, moderately
enjoyed, a muscular tonic OF the hrst
rank, at least to eighty or ninety per-
sons In the hundred.
To Others It is taboo. Tc all an ex-
cessive amount is poisonous in the ex-
IRENE.
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Curious Animal
SuperStittOnS

The early woodsmen Of America de-
voutly believed that a she bear licked
her cubs into shape, these being sup
posed tot be born almost shapeless.
Sailors have an idea that barnacle
broken off a ship and thrown into the
water will turn into goose. The origin
Of this superstition Is unknown.
In England and Scotland milkmaids
believe that II they forget to wash their
hands after milking their cows will go
dry. This superstition is diligently fos-
tered by the owners of the cows.
Many of the East Indians, particu-
larly among the Hindoos of South India,
believe that monkeys can speak. but
will not do so for fear they will be put
to work.
The beaver hunters of the early days
of this country believed that the sever
ity of the coming winter was indicated
by the thickness Of the beaver huts.
In Holland and Belgium to kill a stork
is considered one of the greatest mis-
fortunes that can happen TO a man. ILL.,
| luck is certain to follow him through
life.
In some Southern localities the colored
people believe that II a crow croaks an
odd number of times foul weather will
follow: if even. the day will be fine.
In many countries there is a super
stition that when ants are unusually
active, running to and fro about their
nests, foul weather is sure to occur in a
very short time.
In almost every country the bowling
of a dog is regarded as a bad omen
generally predicting death to some per-
| son of the household.
Copyright. 1914 Florence E. Yoder)
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Dear Annie Laurie:
have read with great interest
the very valuable advice Wnicn ySu
so kindly give to young girls, 90
would deem II a great 1aVor IL Sou
would give some to me.
I have q gentleman friend VINO
takes me out a great deal TO dances
etc. ard pays me lot Of attention.
whilst we are together ne seems 70
think quite lot OF me. out Ine a.,,x
one thing which puzzles me greaty.
He never asks TO some and see me
either Saturday or Sunday evenings.
DO YOU think ought 10 encourage
his attention? IN DOoA
--HY. you funny little girl you.
IA how IN the world can he ask
7" to come and see you. hts
your place to ask him.
Didn't you know that?
II a man is dead in love with you ne
mustn't speak to you in the street IL
he's known you for years. unless you
sneak first, that's the rule. Foolish
we'll possibly; but not so foolish as II
may look TO you
It is a woman's place to say yes
YOU know, and a mans pace TO do the
asking-even Just for a good morning or
a good afternoon.
The next time you go to a dance with
your young man ask him to come and
see YOU some evening, and see what Will
happen. BE quite assured OF one thing
the skies will not rail at any rate.
Probably the poor thing is wondering
and wondering why you treat him so
peculiarly, and do not ask him to visit
YOU at your home.
InQuisitive-In this day and genera
ton, no girl need be followed by i'm
pertinent boys unless she wants to
be-stiu less kissed by them Nine
times out Of ten, all she has to do Is be
a lady and nothing Of the sort will
happen. 1t is very very easy to show
that such a thing is distasteful' doubt
less It would be Immediately stopped.
but. IL not, one word to a park police
man and he will stop it most ef-
fectually.
Brown Eyes-No matter how much a
girl may care for a man and he for
her l should not advise her to marry
him unless he had a steady job and
good one II the man you write Of cares
for you, let him 90 to work and make
something of himself Then you car
think of marrying him IL you like. and
then, doubtless, your family Will with
draw their objections.
G. W. D.-Would there by any harm
in giving a good-by kiss to the young
man whom some day you expect 10
marry No little girl / don't think
there would. But never mind, anticipa-
more than one friend. but I wouldn't
bother with a friend of that quality.
Stick to the new one. ''Old friends are
best" is often true. but this seems to
be the exception that proves the rule.
Little Rivers-You are well rid of any
man who would act in such silly
fashion as the one you write of. There
is no reason why you should not have
ton is a good thing, and II your af-
lection stands the test Of separation
there is still that first kiss to look
for ward to, when you are together
again and can be really truly engaged.
Curious-Either your friend was
clever and knew that she could hold
the particular chap you mention bet
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Curious-Either your friend was
clever and knew that she could hold
the particular chap you mention bet
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

Sailors have an idea that barnacle
broken off a ship and thrown into the
water will turn into a goose. The origin
of this superstition Is unknown.
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

In some Southern localities the colored
people believe that II a crow croaks an
odd number of times, foul weather Will
follow: If even, the day will be fine.
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

In Holland and Belgium to kill stork
is considered one of the greatest mis-
fortunes that can happen to a man. ILL.,
luck is certain to follow him through
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

lny 70 tepe2
with An
Arabia occasion As o'
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

The early woodsmen Of America de-
voutly believed that a she bear licked
her cubs into shape, these being sup
posed tot be born almost shapeless.
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Little Rivers-You are well rid of any
man who would act in such a silly
fashion as the one you write Of. There
ton is a good thing, and II your af-
lection stands the test of separation
there is still that first kiss to look
for ward to, when you are together
again and can be really truly engaged.
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

The beaver hunters of the early days
of this country believed that the sever
ity of the coming winter was indicated
by the thickness Of the beaver huts.
The Washington times., 1914-07-15

more than one friend. but I wouldn't
bother with a friend of that quality.
Stick to the new one. "Old friends are
best" is often true, but this seems to
be the exception that proves the rule.
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Advice to Girls
By ANNIE LAURIE.

ter by being aloof or else she respect
ed him more than the rest of the
boys and wished to earn his respect.
You may rest assured that she is not
regarded with much real admiration
by the men whom she allows to kiss
her for the asking.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-08-08

it has now been six months since took
any medicine at all. ] hope my little
note will assist you in helping other wo-
men. now feel perfectly well and in
the best of health. " - Mrs. AUGUST
W. KoNDNER, 1882 Hollins Street, Bal
timOre, Md.
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and to-day holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy for
female ills we know of, and thousands
of voluntary testimonials on file in the
Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass.
seem to prove this fact.
For thirty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands Of women
who have been troubled with such all
mcnts as displacements, inflammation,
liberation, tumors, Irregularities, etc.
II you want special advice
write to Lydia Il. Pinkham Med
icine Co, (coniidcntial) Lynn.
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-08-08

he world is over face 10 face with
ihr old and searching question, 'ls
LOt the lie more than meat '' j. H.
or !a II not? If II H. man cannot at
ford 10 Dc uyurcarctul or anxious
yh,ut the mere WatoUaliues OF exist
Cucc. OI course, II viii be said that
books ana pictures ana trips abroad
aud luuiHcut luNurCS are material
it'Cg I'm a sense that Is true. but not
wholly $50, For they have direct re
lpttun 10 the spirit Of man, and feed
and stimulate It, They are not so
material as vaults fun of gold on sc-
,lI.tios which grow only because their
owners choose TO add to the store
rather than 10 broaden and enrich
tltir lives Self denial for others Is
divine thing. But there Is nothing
divine IN starving ones capacity lul
happiness and pleasure I'm the interest
OF bank account. The Chaucs
Lambs of the world are, therefore the
tuc philosophers, and the best chris
tiaus They are not reckless or fool
ish folk Always they have money
enough 10 help others uo friend ever
appealed to Lamb IN vain. There ~
a prudence that marks their lives
OhN they are not slaves TO II. "a.
them prudence never degcnerates into
a umorous caution Thcy pay their
way in the world discharge their re-
spunslhihtcs to the letter, make an
honest living at SOME useful employ
D. cut- but they are not bOudmen ON
them the worship of wealth and tho
superstition OF money have absolutely
no hold SO, sad though their lives
may be In some ways, they enjoy Life
and that Is what we are meant ~
DO Few men in their right minds
would not, were the choice offered
them, have preferred a night at home
with the Lambs to dinner at Hol-
land house. The art Of living is one
OF inc most difficult of all arts-as It
IS the noblCot of them all. our cduca-
ton seems to have less and less rela-
ton Of H. which is a great pity. But
there are plenty Of teachers TO WHOM
We can resort, even though school and
college fail us -as they are doing.
one can live happily and JoyousIy
and, at the same time, righteously
One can hardly live righteously who
holds that meat is more than life, on
raimcnt more than the body Sc
iocted.