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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Anent Cleaning Feathers

Dear Miss Doom.
Several times have noticed items
referring to the cleansing of
feathers. In these articles a seri-
GUS omission has been made-re-
garding the drying Of the fea theirs.
No one should ever attempt to dry
feathers over heat.
I paid SO to learn my method,
along with other branches Of the
feather business. and employed Il
for five years while I was in busi-
ness. Here 1t is
Take a good white soap, such as
CASTLE OF ivory, and wash the
feather In tepid water, the soap in
one hand and the feather IN the
other, as you would a handkerchief.
After washing thoroughly rinse
with cold water "a pinch of bluing
may he used). IL the feather is get
ting dark from age, use in a BASIN
1ul Of clear water as much oxalic
acid as a dime will hold, thorough
ly dissolved. This is called bleach
ing" and must only be done 10 old
feathers. Thoroughly rinse. because
the acid will rot them If it Is not all
washed out.
Shake as much of the water out
as possible. Have ready d news
paper with half the contents of a
package Of cornstarch. Lay the
feather in il and rub the starch IN
we'll Then shake out and run the
hand through close to the stem. Re-
peat this method until the feather
begins to fluff. Then throw on the
rest of the package of cornstarch.
Keep this up until there is no moist
ure. then pin to line out of doors
to let the starch blow out.
Have a teakettle boiling and,
shake the feather over the steam,
but do not let Il get wet. Then 1t
will be ready TO curl. A feather
knife may be bought in a depart
nent store for fifty cents. Do not
use a sIharp-edged knife.
NEVER hold feathers over the
heat. 1t dries the natural oil which
gives life and beauty to the
feathers.
I never told the secret Of the
starch while I was in business, but
I retired some time ago.
Thanking you for your kind At
tention. MRS. c. L. 6.
We are all indebted to you, Mrs.
c. L. c. l receive many inquiries
concerning the cleaning Of feathers
and am delighted to pass on your
information.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
A Gift for a Girl

Dear Miss Doom:
What would be q nice gift Tor q
young lady, either for Christmas
or her birthday? ] have been call
ing on her but few months and
am at sea as TO what would be
suitable
Trusting to have an early reply
K. H.
Dame Grundy proclaims that =
girl shall receive only flowers
books and candy from a man to
whom she is not engaged. but l see
no reason why a picture for her
room, a copper or brass desk set,
manicure set, box Of handkerchief
piece of brio -orac, or even an in
expensive piece of jewelry Should
not be included iR-<he list.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

vhiten the skin without injur-
ing It:
Two ounces Of sweet almond oil,
1Ge grains each Of white wax and
spermaceti, fifty grains of pow
dered and sifted benzoin. 100 grains
of rice starch and seven and one-
half grains Of pure carmine.
The wax and spermaeeti are
melted in a cup set in hot water.
the benzoin being added at the
time. The oil Is poured in as ths
fats are melted, and the cup re-
moved from the heat. The liquid
Is beaten a moment with a fork.
and the carmine and starch art
mixed at the same time. Blending
must be done carefully to prevent
Jumps.
II perfume is wished, two drops
Of oil Of yiolets should be added
just before the grease hardens-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Do Clubs Really Want in Home
Economics?''
The members will have luncheon in
the building from IL to 1880 o'clock,
converting again at 1:45 O'Clock, when
there will be brief speeches on mat
tiers of interest to the department.
Mrs. william d. Kirk will speak on
1.-THE Commercial Side of Home
Economies" Mrs. J. H. Yocum on
1.-The Relation of Civics to Home Eco
nomics," and Mrs. Henry H. Dawson
will follow with a short talk.
A 8 o'clock the department MEM
bers will be the guests of Contem-
porary at it's annual home economics
meeting, when Harrington Emerson
will speak on THE Organization of
the Home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
An Aigrette

Dear Miss Doom.
Please tell me what bird the
airgrette comes from, and oblige,
DISPUTE.
The aigrette Is part OF the piumase
Of the snowy heron or snowy agret.
This bird has been called the most
beautiful in the world. It's plumage
is immaculate and the great silver
plumes on its head are like spun
glass. These plumes are finest at
the breeding season, and Il IS al
that time that the birds are hunted
by those desiring to sell the plumes.
As result the parent birds have
been ruthlessly slaughtered and the
nestings left to die during every
breeding season, until now there are
scarcely any left in the everglades
OF Florida. where they were once
quite abundant. Hunters now pur-
sue them in Central and South
America, and it is evident that, not
withstanding laws for their preser-
walton, the species will in no long
time become extinct.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Continued from Saturday,

"Oo-oh, Helen!" Dorothys tone
was full of remorse. II didn't mean
to do it; truly / didn't"
you didn't forget to wait for
Mary 'Lizbeth. though, did your
repeated Helen, coming slowly
down her steps; you never forget
Mary 'Lizbeth, do your
Dorothy tried to think what to
say. That morning she had prom
ised Helen that she'd wait for her
after school and walk home with
her. And then, when school was
out, she had forgotten all about it
and raced home with Mary Eliza
beth, chanting gaily:
Step on a cra-ack,
You'll break your mothers
ba-ack."
And now Helen Binks was very,
very angry, and declaring that she
would never speak to Dorothy
Dear again as long as she lived, or
Mary Elizabeth Brown, either; so
there!
Mary Elizabeth sat on Dorothy's
porch, and Emily Wilson sat on
Helen's porch, listening.
"We-ell," said Dorothy at last.
Il did forget, Helen, and 1 apollo
gize. You see, L walk home with
Mary 'Lizbeth every day, and
when school was out I-I-wasn't
thinking about you, and-and Mary
'Lizbeth came along and said: Let's
play step-on-a-crack,' and she
grabbed my hand and we started,
and-and / never thought bout
you till this very minute, and that's
the honest truth
She jumped up from the curb and
ran across the street to where
Helen stood.
"Pl-lease forgive me" she coax
ed, her blue eyes shining with
earnestness; you know l wouldn't
do a mean thing like that a-pur-
pose, don't you, Helen? And you
and Emily come on over to my
house and Ill show you all my
doll things. VIII you?"
You don't really want me-" said
Helen; you just think you ought
to ask me-"
II do want you, truly do, and so
does Mary Elizabeth" declared
Dorothy, nodding her head by way
of emphasis, don't you, Mary
'Lizbeth?"
YES" said that young lady
gruffly, "only I wouldn't coax If I
were you, Dorothy Dear Helen
knows you didn't mean to do it,
And Mary Elizabeth made a great
show of tossing her head. then look
ing up the street as if she weren't
interested in the least In the out
come of the quarrel.
Dorothy giggled.
Mary 'Lizbeth's putting on airs"
she cried. Come on, Helen; come
on Emily; and tomorrow we'll all
walk home together and play step
on-a-crack!''
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
The Dancing Petticoat

The dancing petticoat is usually
made with a slash in each side. This
Arrangement insures freedom, without
which it is impossible nowadays to
dance. The lower edges OF the front
and back of the petticoat are usually
rounded. so that the petticoat is really
formed OF two sections rounded into
deep oval at the bottom. fastened TO-
9ether along their long edges ana
fitted or gathered into the waist along
the narrow OVERWHELMING.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
A Knifeboard

A splendid homemade knifeboaro
can be made in the following wes
Take two pieces Of wood Of equa
length and width, cover them witt
felt and join at one end with a paii
of hinges, so that it can open like 4
book. Sprinkle well with brickdust OF
knife powder, keep your hand on tof
of the board, and work the knifs
brislxly in and out. In this way botk
sides of the knife are cleaned at once
IS wing time and labor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
'HOUSEKEEPERS EXCHANGE
BY FARCERY doom

cut out many of the recipes.
Thought I would send you my ten
pouad fruitcake recipe. The cake
will keep as long as you want 1t to;
the longer the better. Am also
sending a recipe for DEVILS food,
and hope the readers will enjoy
both of them"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

thought you might have left it lying
on the beach and I'd send down ana
get it. Please don't bother.
But / will, of course. l insisted.
Besides" came his pleasant voice
over the wires 'the life preserver was
merely an excuse to call you up. I'm
a lonesome sort of cuss marooned
down here trying to bolster up a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Ten-Pound Fruit Cake

Three-quarters of a pound OF but
ter, 2 pounds of currants, pounds
of raisins. u pound citron, gills
of molasses, 6 eggs. 1 pound of
flour, l pound of sugar, ] teaspoon
full cloves, 1 teaspoonful allspice.
teaspoonful cinnamon, half of
nutmeg, half teaspoonful salt, half
teaspoonful baking powder.
MRS. J. r.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
A Hint for You

When buying stair carpet, always
buy half a yard or three Quarters
more than is actually required, so thai
when the carpet wears at the edges
it can be moved either up or down,
as the case may be, and SO prolong
the life of the carpet considerably.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Sour Cream Cake

Two cups of brown sugar, one
half cup of butter, one cup of sour
cream, one cup Of sour milk, four
cups of flour, two teaspoonfuls soda,
one teaspoonfnl cloves, three tea
spoonfuls cinnamon, two cups Of
raisins, quarter-pound citron and
one-half teaspoonful almond extract.
Dissolve the soda in the cream be-
fore mixing. MRS. j. r.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Continued from Saturday,

I'm a W fully
sorry" l said over
the phone TO
young J a y n Q s,
but when my
wife was founder
ing about in the
water she let go
and I'm afraid
your life preserver
hoated out to sea.
III get you an
other
Lord, no." he
s aid. I'd o n {
bother. It's mere
= a{Sa Issue
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
A White Felt Hat

Dear MISS Doom.
Kindly let me know through youe
columns how to clean a white felt
hat. Obliging, L. NJ. S.
White felt hats which are only
slightly soiled may be cleaned with
dry cornmeal applied with piece of
clean flannel. Pipe clay may be
used, rubbing in with soft brush.
Let the chalk remain in overnight,
and brush out the next day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Devils Food

Two tablespoons Of butter, quarter
cup cocoa, one cup of sugar, two
tablespoons of boiling water, one
cup of sour milk, a pinch of salt,
one teaspoon soda. Dissolve soda
in the milk, mix all together, then
add two cups of flour. Bake in
layers.
MRS. ]. r.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Did You Know This ?

When breaking an egg, pieces Of the
shell often fall into the bowl, and
most peorie find 1t difflcult 10 remove
them. BY JUS toNching the pieces
N.h the rs egg-sle ell. they will cling
to il, and are easily taken or.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Blouses, like frocks. owe much OF
their success to clever combinations
of material. Crepe meteor and char
meuse are used effectively for this
waist. The underblouse and sleeves
are of satin, while the outer section
is of crepe. One and one-half yards
of 36-inch satin and 1 yard of 44-inch
crepe make the model
In cutting, the belt collar section
(marked 20, back and collar sec
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
A New Boot

There is a rumor of new high boot
that is to be worn with very short
skirts. 1t is of vici kid and fits like
a glove. AS a consequence, they say,
the boot causes the foot to look one
or two sizes smaller than it really is.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Wise Guy-There are a lot of thing
connected with this war that DON
appear on the surface.
The Fool--Yes, / know-submsrinet
Buffalo Express.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
HEARTH &HOME
BY flARGERY doom

Hereafter no letter will be an
Ewered unless accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer.
This Is not for publication, but -
an evidence of good faith On the
part Ok the sender.
Write only on one side Of the
paper.
Readers are requested not 70 eE-
close stamps, as the editor is fer
too busy 20 write personal replies
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

II OCAL society will be interested in
~ the engagement of Miss Eliza
beth w. III. kirkpatrick, daughter of
the late Judge Andrew kirkpatrick,
of this city, and William 2. Harden
bergh, jr., of New York city, which
was recently announced. Miss Kirk
patrick was a debutante of last sea-
son. She now resides with her sis
ter, Mrs. Albert Hunt Marckwald,
formerly Miss Isabel Kirkpatrick, at
Short Hills. Although no date has
been set for the wedding, it is ex
pected to take place in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Jacobs, of 2s5
Belmont avenue, rendered a surprise
party to their children, Rose and
Edwin, yesterday afternoon at their
home. Supper was served, after
which games were played. The din
ing room was decorated in pink and
green.
Among those present We're: Miss
Rose Jacobs, Edwin Jacobs, Miss Eu-
charia Lutz, John A. Lutz, jr., Miss
Margaret Fisher Miss Marie Fisher,
Miss Birdie SLEEPER, John Shaw,
George Fem, Joseph Helm, Anthony
Brien, jr, Joseph Remmele, George
Jacobs, Miss Agnes Jacobs, Mrs
INOSt DTltIl, MI. anu Mis-. oOillA -.
Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lutz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Brien and
Charles ]. Brien.
The marriage of Miss Margaret
Boland, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Boland, of As Second street,
and James DAILY, of 8 Paramount
avenue, will be solemnized at st.
Joseph's Catholic Church on Thanks
giving Day. After short honey
moon the couple will make their
home in Paramount avenue.
A linen shower was given Saturday
night in honor of Miss Boland at
the home of Miss Lillian Thornton
ut "a Bergen street. Musical selec-
tions were furnished by Miss Jennie
Carpenter, violin; Miss Louise
Uhde. piano, and Miss May Carboy,
oornet.
The first social hour OF the season
will follow the regular meeting of
Hulda Lodge No. 5, o. T. s., to be
held Wednesday afternoon in the
Music Temple. A musical program
has been arranged. Mrs. Sarah
Herbst is chairman of the committee
in charge of the arrangements.
Plans are nearly complete for the
tea to be held at the washington
December by the members of the
lodge. The occasion will be to cele-
brate the forty-eighth anniversary
of the lodge,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Libbey, of
Thanet Lodge, Princeton, announce
the engagement of their daughter
Miss Polly Libbey, to William Thayer
Field son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Pierson, of 976 Broad street.
The auxiliary board of the Newark
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

The auxiliary board of the Newark
Neighborhood House will meet at
the home Of Mrs. Franklin Murphy,
jr., this afternoon at 2:90. A cam
paign is to be inaugurated to raise
$1,000 by December Is. Unless this
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Dear Miss Doom:
In answer to your call for recipes
/ am sending you two of my frappes
which may be used for Thanksgiv-
ing. Both are delicious. Good luck
to your column. MRS. c. K.
Cranberry Frappe
One quart cranberries, two cups
water, two cups sugar, Juice of two
lemons. Cook berries and water
eight minutes, strain, add sugar and
lemon juice. Then freeze.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Observed on Hats

Wings.
Quilts.
Feathers.
Pieatings.
Single rose.
Velvet stick-ups.
Fur In many forms.
Fans made of gourah.
Tassels and shaving brushes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Mocha Frosting

One cup of pulverized sugar. two
teaspoons cocoa, one tablespoon but
ter, enough boiling coffee to spread
on the cake. MRS. ]. r.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Who, Can Help Herea

Dear Miss Doom
May I ask favor? l made some
sauerlxraut October q and l tried
some of it this week, and 1t doesn't
taste the same as IL [ had bought it
in the store. Would you kindly let
me know how to make it and how
long 1t has to stand before you use
1T? MRS. S. X.
Somebody will tell you, without a
doubt, Mrs. S. X.
81 look at the exchange every
evening"" writes Mrs. J. r., land
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

A man can sympathize with whin-
ing woman just 30 long When he
gets accustomed TO her, he's brute.
Evening Ledger.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

The trouble about. tidal waves Is
that they carry OFF 40 much as they
bring in.-Macon Telegraph.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

No amount OF love and devotion can
overlook a sloppy woman seven days a
week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
CREPE METEOR AND cHARMEUsE

ton marked (C), are placed on a
lengthwise fold of the charmeuse, in
the order given. The sleeve is ar
ranged on a lengthwise thread. The
outer front and cuff sections are
placed on a lengthwise thread of the
crepe.
The draped outside offers a few
difficulties which it would be well to
explain in detail. First, pleat lower
edge and front of front section, plac-
ing IT. on corresponding small 20"
perforations bring double small
100" perforation at lower edge (for-
ward of p,eao to double 90" per,
foration near under-arm edge and
tack. Adjust a buckle over pleats in
right front as illustrated. Centre
front indicated by single small 90
perforations at upper and lower
edges. Close under-arm seam as
notched, close shoulder seam Gather
over edge of back Between double
TT perforations. Arrange on I'M
derbody. under-arm seams even,
bringing back edge of outer back to
small 20" perforation in underbody
back; stitch lower edges together
Bring large 20" perforation at shout
der to corresponding perforation in
underbody front and tack. Sew
Qarge 80" perforatlon indicates CEN
tre-front), small 'o'' perforation at
under-arm seam. Adjust belt over
stay, centrebacks even. Sew stand
ing collar TO shield as notched. adj
just to position, centres even.
A buckle of crepe or of metal trims
the front. Buckle and buttons
should correspond
Pictorial Review patterns may be
obtained at L. Bamberger Il Co.'S,
this city, or at the home office, 222
West Thirty-ninth street, New York
ctfr
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Will you send us a recipe?
Thanks in advance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Thank you, Mrs, J. r.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs William Libbey, of
Thanet Lodge, Princeton, announce
the engagement of their daughter
Miss Polly Libbey, to William Thayer
Field, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Pierson, of 976 Broad street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
ADVENTURES IN MATRIMONY


the awarded 81
sIoooo by Ida N Tarbeu ands 8.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Cranberry Frappe
Apricot Frappe

Three cups sugar, four cups water,
one cup orange Juice, pulp of four or
anges, one can apricots, four table
spoons lemon juice Boil sugar and
water five minutes, add other in
gradients, force through strainer and
freeze.
Add three cups ice to one cup salt.
Thank you, many times, Mrs. c.
K. The recipes are tempting.
Ruth B. desires to obtain a re-
cipe for cranberry suet pudding.
It is a new pudding to me, but l
think that some of you must have
heard of it.
Will you send us a recipe?
Tina nIxs in advance
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

The great advantage of small
house is that there is no room for m
convenient relations.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23
Ideas in Ideness

A man who is determined to succeed
in life win not let woman tie him
down.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

Trust goes hand-in-hand with love
There is no real affection when these
are separate.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-23

CTo be continued
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TO be continued