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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
GOING EAT BY MAIL

Several producers who want to sell
to the people of Chicago. through the
mail registered with Postmaster
Campbell Monday.
The first applicant caused a sur
prise by offering her goods at prices
far higher than those of Chicago
stores. She asked so cents a dozen
for eggs and 40 cents per pound for
butter. ..
Five Chicagoans placed their
names on the buyers list, stating
that they were willing to purchase
their supplies by mail. Campbell be-
Heves that the ready response of the
farmers and consumers is indicative
of the plans success.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
THE ALLIES

The Frenchman faces shell and ball,
In pants as red as flame;
The Scotchman wears no pants at all,
But he gets there just the same.
New York Mail.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
HANDS GOODS ADVICE

New York, Oct. 6,-Don't start any
discussion about who began the war
was the advice given by Walter Dam
rosch to his New York symphony
orchestra. Thirteen nations, includ-
ing all the warning countries, are rep
resented in the musical organization
and the advice was given in order to
avoid any temperamental storms
which might arise among the artists.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
rDCC London Tango" Necklace rDrC
 1nCC Evelyn Thaw" Bracelet nCC

These two beautiful pieces of pop ular jewelry are the craze among so- ciety women in New York and the largest cities. They are neat and elegant gold finished articles that will gladden. the heart of every girl or woman, no matter how young or old. Very stylish and attractive.
 Our Free Offer. We are adver- Using spearmint Chewing Gum and desire to place big box of this fine. healthful gum into every home. It sweetens the breath-whitens the teeth and aids digestion. It is re- freshing and pleasing to all. To every on1 sending us but soc and stamps to cover shipping costs we will ship a big box of 20 regular DC packages of the Spearmint Gum and include the elegant,
 "Tango" necklace and "Evelyn Thaw" bracelet absolutely free.
 This offer is for short time only. Not more than 2 orders to one party. Dealers not allowed to accept this.
 UNITED SALES COMPANY. Dayton, Ohio p. o. Box 1o1
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
COMPLEXION BRUSHES
 ARE NECESSARY

Complexion brushes of purest and finest camel's hair, used regu- larly and discreetly, can accomplish wonders of improvement.
 Lather the brush well with a good complexion soap and also wet the face with soft cloth wrung out of hot water; begin scrubbing on the sides of the nose, rubbing downward from the bridge in two or three short, brisk strokes that search out the crevices at the sides JG the nostrils Alternate this with | longer motion that sweeps out ward and upward upon the cheeks toward the cheekbone-a crescent like movement Rub with sufficient yigor to stimulate and cleanse the skin, but not to irritate it.
 Use plenty of water and soap, dipping the brush frequently into the basin in order that the full effect of the hot water may be felt by the skin.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
A CARD SHREDDER.

A very useful contrivance which is having great vogue Outside is ''spreader" for cards, and no real society bridge table is complete without il.
 The spreader is of light wire with clips on the inside for the cards, and shields at each end to prevent the next player from seeing what is held. All folds up neatly when not in use, but when required all the cards are so we'll spread that at a glance the player can see precise ly what is held. One hand grasps the handle of the holder and the other removes the card which the player wishes to lay on the table.
 Card-players, especially ladies with small hands find this device prac- tical and valuable, for it avoids many "revokes" and helps them to fix attention upon the game in stead of being bothered by trying to see what is held, for all is spread out in full sight.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
CARING FOR THE CANARY.

The only essentials to canary health are clean surroundings, seed and water and good air. Without these requisites the canary sickens and dies
 Once a week his cage should be scalded, and his water and seed dishes thoroughly scalded and dried His bath should be kept clean, and occasionally all his belongings should be stunned.
 To make your canary real joy make a pet of him. Let him fly at liberty when you clean his cage If you have time, let him fly every morning. While he is out of the Stay in the room with him. If by chance he falls, because his wings are weak, set the top of the cage over him and leave him. He can then hop on perch by himself Later, when he is tame, you can help him. Be gentle in your move ments about his cage. He will soon become used to you and in a few weeks you can handle him. But if you frighten him to begin with you will have trouble in tanning him.
 So much for tanning him out of the cage The real tanning process begins in the cage. Speak to him, chirp to him, or whistle to him al ways when you handle his seed or water cup or his bath. Put your finger into the cage when you give him greens. Let him peck grains of sugar or seed from your hand. He will soon get so fond of your eompanionship that he will cry when you leave him and chirp in recogni- tion as soon as you enter the room.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
ID CLEAN CHIFFON

Do you know the right way to clean chiffon? It should not be cleaned in gasoline, as so many persons believe, because gasoline never really cleans it. but leaves it dull, grayish tint which is almost worse than the soiled chiffon.
 It should be washed but tli. must be done very carefully, or it will go to pieces in short time. Chiffon should never be rubbed nor should it be wrung. as this pulls and stretches the weave and tears the delicate fabric.
 Chiffon yeils may be washed best by putting them in large pre- serve jar with a lid Hot soap studs should be made by dissolvine a cake of good soap in gallon of boiling water The soap should not be too strong, as it may eat through the chiffon. Cover the veil m lne Jar WItn lnfee-QudrterS O1 jar full of hot water and the other with the boiling soap solution.
 Adjust the lid and shake the mixture until all the dirt is re moved from the chiffon, then rinse is thoroughly but do not wiring
 Simply press 1t between your hands until as much water is re- moved as possible and then shake it out we'll four or five times and hang it up to dry.
 To wash chiffon waist, make soap solution as above, fill large basin with hot, soapy suds and soak the waist in that for few moments. Then raise it up by the waist band so as not to stretch the chiffon and slash it up and down in the hot suds until it is quite clean. Chiffon should be pressed with warm iron while still damp.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
Quarter NIliIli0m for Dress


year she must have one of ermine, which costs from $6.Oo0 to $2o.oOO, according to quality. She may pend anywhere from $5OO0o to >10oooo for the furs alone
 But she must not forget her house dresses and gowns. made of all kinds of silks and laces. One robe may cost $250 or $500 Her dressing gown of China silk costs only >I00. but altogether she will spend at least $SoOo for these home dresses.
 Dresses and furs have been pro yided. but she is not nearly through with her needs She must have hats and they are not cheap. The plaineSt of these for morning wear will cost thirty or forty dollars, and if she buys a hat with aigrettos or paradise plumes it may cost her 5000. or even $1000. She will spend at least $3000o for all the hats she will need during the four seasons and between seasons, to match each costume.
 What now about the lingerie? It is so fine that it washes to bits cry quickly but that does not prevent her from spending S30 for a chemisc. or corset cover, and SD for a niahtgown. Her hand krrchiefs are an item in themselves, and all these together will cost aer at least $60.o00 per annum.
 Her corsets must be of all kinds
 nd shapes for various uses. Who #oald wear the same corset for a .aflormade and for yachting. or for a house gown? She must spend not less than $500 to 5000 each year for corsets and brassieres.
 And then come the stockings, Five dollars buys the poorest she will wear. and the embroidered and medallioned may run as high as zoo a pair
 Then come the gloves, changed with every dress, bought by the dozens. worn once and thrown away She will spend thousands on iabots scarfs and ruchings.
 Her parasols. in every color, will cost as much as $25O. when made of lace and she must have all 'linds-S F. Examiner.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
HE WAS A POLTER.

The Valdez Commoner says: This Edmund Smith, whose bondsmen are called upon by the United States district attorney to make good the misrepresentation of school funds, is the same smith who bolted the Val dez convention and acted as chair man of the rump convention. The Valdez delegation, of which he was a member, adopted the unit rule specially, because the other mem bers were afraid he would not stand hitched," but he not only play ed traitor to his delegation but joined the other convention and vot ed the entire delegation in the trump convention. He is now living in Seattle"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11

We axe indebted so one of rho Paris fashion ma-a1nes ior she news that American 'somaA o1 wealth spend qasaar oa a mil lion dollars a year ea .e.r clothes and i, requires many economies to pinch aIou- even on that h=ore-
 The ~eHic" women among the mi1!ionaIresses. says the French editor Wn need ae ]#a-t fae foI- lowin4 items. costing moi less than the suns se, aown.
 She may starr with The morning taHormaaes. and she will want at least four of these. costing her al together sf40. for yoa can not get the kind of suit she will veal for less than sI6o each
 Then she requires al ieast two riding habits and hunting eos. tune. which will cost her $s77. with the fancy vests and other h.- tings.
 \ special .o-aama fer each ~FoH is an absolute necessity for wao would 70 yach,G4- in a tennis suit or play tennis lu a -oII costume. Tlus she spends at least thousand dollars for tEe sporting costumes and roush wraps.
 This has oHly covered tae morn ing. In the afternoon she will re- qufre aumaet Of .nez tailos- mades. ii cloth or silk. saan~ for teas. meetings or taaza parties. and special costumes Tor fhe tap south in Winter THe -aa t54aHa3a will cost S25o. a Iaeo -owa may cost her S75o. and -aa NH aea4 ar least fifty afternoon eowaz Eear at an avera4c cost of @-t1 each. pr a total of s1gaao for these alone.
 The eeeaiu4 gowns are -tll more deIIcate-aad expensive Taa=e very sheer folds of uHe the riea bro cades and embrolderlas are price less. The-e are worn perhaps twice. never uorc than three times but thez cost anywhere from a thousand dollars 70 threc thousaaa and there must be many of them
 The chapter of wraps is worst of aIL A sable eoat mag cost sho9a7 Tre fashionable woman wanted coat of beoaG-tal Iazt year: this
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
This Page Devoted Principally to Women
Timely Hints for the Housewife

way All stains will be removed in this way.
 When ironing any garment with sleeves, be sure to iron the sleeves first. The remainder of the gar ment may be ironed with fewer wrinkles
 When emptying feathers from one pillow to another, sew the openings of one to the other In this way no feathers will be wasted.
 Glycerin is the best lubricant for the meat or vegetable grinder, for the reason that it does not leave an unpleasant odor if brought into contact with the meat
 When room reeks of tobacco smoke set bowl of cold water somewhere in the room and the odor will soon be absorbed
 To clean white fur rub in paste made of cornmeal and gasoline and shake out we'll. This must not be done near the fire
 Take round piece of cloth, run rubber in it and keep it over the top of the meat chopper No dust can get in and it will always be ready for use
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
s7ssasa9a2as s7s1 aaapas' Peaeassssasesssssss Latest Fashion Notes


Coat suits haze wi1e ufnos of tuIle.
 Jet earrings continue in favor Metal, Iaees are a feature of the new gowns.
 Dull black pearl seal ts in de mand for handbags.
 The tunic idea is carried out in separate skirts.
 Elbow sleeves are frequently fin ished witt frilIs of lace
 Serge coats show flming and plait- ed skirts.
 Narrow gold belts appear on the new pannier gowns,
 Even fchus are edged with tiny box-plaited friIIings.
 The square end train is the ac- cepted model for evening gowns. Nearly all the fancy blouses have vests of a contrasting color and ma terial
 The newest handbags are of silk and should match the suit in color. The fashionable coiHuTe is adorn- ed with flat band of pearls or brilliants.
 Newest waists have the peplums, coat tails and girdles showing out side the skirt.
 Some of the newest bead nec1- laces are so long as to reach the foot of the gown Sometimes the belts are of wood
 Silk Alencon net is very i'm portant this season in the world of faces.
 Long gold tassels finish the point ed backs of rufled wraps
 Tie most charming foot ruffles are seen on taffeta gowns.
 Some of the new lowered crepe dresses have coatee fronts.
 Handbags are made of brown antelope skin.
 Plated skirts are seen below the low-set belts of the new coats. Collars on some of the new suits are made of wide fancy braid
 Striped and plaid Innings are as much in evidence as the lowered designs.
 White chiffon collars beaded in vivid colors impart a delightful touch to afternoon frocks.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11

An elaborate new nightgown is of Iiped nainsook and has lapels.
 \ curious new sleeve is like a wrap of net bordered with tatfeta, GuiApes may be had ready made with vests of crepe de chine.
 The new bustles are made of woven wire, with a lingerie cover
 Pastel tints are produced by lin ing white taffeta with rose color.
 4 black and white afternoon cos tune has it's black taffeta tunic nd boIero.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
TO PREVENT COTTON TWISTING

It is we'll known that in sewing the cotton somehow twists, gathers into a knot, and, if long, eventually gets entangled. There are few who know why this is and how to pre- vent it.
 Cotton is like a piece of rope and, owing to the twist in it's manufac- ture, coils in certain direction. To prevent the cotton twisting, thread the needle before you cut off the length desired and knot it where you cut it, and all will be we'll.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Use almond meal in place of soap for a shiny nose, powdering lightly with starch.
 Incipient boils. if painted with iodine, will be checked before they have chance to develop.
 Never use a wire brush on the hair Use a good stiff bristle brush that will bring glow to the scalp.
 If the hair is dampened with equal parts of alcohol and water before it is braided or put up on rolls, it will remain in curl much longer
 Not one woman in a hundred drinks enough water to keep her system in a healthy condition Three pints day is not a drop too much.
 For red hands good lotion, con sisting of honey. one ounce; lemon juice. one ounce: eau de cologne one ounce will both soften and whiten the hands, and may be ap piled with benefit at night just be fore going to bed,
 The usefulness of the lemon be gins in the morning. even before you are out of bed The juice of half a lemon squeezed into a glass of water and drank unsweetened the first thing in the morning is an eX cellent remedy for bilious disorders.
 Before maniCuring the nails you should always soak them for at least five minutes in basin of water in which are few drops of lemon juice and as for the teeth, no more effective cleanser or purer mouth wash can be found than half a dozen drops of lemon juice in a wine glass of water
 If you insist on exposing your throat in cold weather, either on the street or at an evening function decollette, a good plan is to sponge the throat and chest with cold water before going out. This pre- pares the skin for the shock of the cold air, closes the pores and hard ems the muscles, lessenng the dan ger from exposure More women would take this precaution if they realized that just such exposure is the cause of chronic redness of the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
DouBLY PUNISHED.

At an English court session a man was fined forty shillings and costs for assaulting a policeman. Consider ing himself much injured man. on reaching the door he began abusing the magistrate in very violent Ian guase.
 The magistrate sent an officer after him. and the delinquent found himself once more in the dock and fined again for contempt of court.
 My man, if you had been more chaste and refined in your language, said the magistrate. you woud not have been chased and refined
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
Canned Music /" Is
 Liked by Indians

Like a letter from the grave came the official monthly report of the late Deputy Marshal H. H. Vending of Georgetown to Marshal L. T. Erwin a few days ago. Soon after the report was mailed, MT. Vending died at Iditarod.
 Among the various items of inter- est in the report is the statement that the white men along the Kus- kokwim and it's tributaries number about 100. and that there are about three times as many natives there as white people. The Indians, the report says, enjoy photographs, which provide dance music for danc- ing They are also favorable to the use of cooking stoves.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

They say that alcohol will clean silver up nicely" remarked the man who acquires facts.
 Tt will agreed the red-nosed in iividual; it cleaned up all my sill yer"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11

well, sir asked the waiter how did you find your beef?'
 "Oh, I just happened to shift a potato, and-well, there it was"
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11

First wash the kitchen table with vinegar and then scrub in the usual
The Alaska citizen., 1914-05-11

Wax the thread we'll before string ing beads or sewing them on mater ial This makes the work easier and gives a stronger fastening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-08
CHARLESTON RESULTS

First race; maiden; two-year- olds;
Voluspa. 1O2 tPooie). 6 to i. 3 to 2.
even, won: Saturnus. los (TroXler). 5
to TO j, even, second: Sweet Lotte,
% (Robinson), 25 to /, 10 to 1. TO l.
third. Time 1901 -5. Columbia. Lady
Kpoje, Hugh. BinEo. River King
Blanche Lewis. Ida Earl and EMMA
j. s., also ran.
Second: hree-quarters of mile;
selling.-Broom Edge. 100 (vardman),
second; Archery, lot (Robertson). 7 to
2, to ., 3 to ). third. Time lis IA.
Dakota, Briggs Brother, Master. Joe.
Minda.. Bully, Console, Crisco, Trans.
port also ran.
Third. one mile: sclling-Joe Finn.
l0i Lafferty), 8 to 1, 9 to i, even, won;
Nash. 100 tMcTaggart. Z to 9, I TO ),
3 to s, second; Charter, 100 (Hanover),
9 TO ], 2 to 1. even, third. Time l:42.
Bob r.. Bayberry Sandle Mashon, Or
perth, Good Day also ran.
5000. ST xfurlongsN-Water LADY. 100
lShilllng). to 1. even, / to 2, won:
undaunted, 1O5 (Lafferty), I to j :
to 2, to q, second; Harry Shaw, l12
tEfcklaus), to !. 9 to 5, and out.
third. Time 1:l5, Perthrocx, Honey
Bee. Brave Cunarder, True as Steel.
and Luther also ram :
Fifth; three year-o and up; selling:
purse $500; one mile-Patty ReEan,
l03 tDeyer), z to 2. s to s. 8 to 5, won !:
Gallant boy. .a7 Wopkins). 3 to j,
. to 3, to 8, second; Yellow Eyes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-08
POSTPONED CONTEST TO
BE PLAYED SATURDAY.
scholastics and Church Hill Football
Squads to Stage Game for Benc-
fit of Belgian Fund.
CHAMPIONSHIP THE STAKE
Winners Will BE Known as the Best
Amateur Eleven in the City---Large
Crowd Expected to Aid Worthy
Cause.

Church Hi Athietie .he cn Seh1 fossbaii
game, which had to DO called on last
saturday on account OF rain. VIII be
orday at 8 o'clock, has been confirmed
The chairman of the committee In
charge of arranging the tho game re- :
ceived Manager Gees renewal or agree.
mSnt to play. and the Church Hill
voted to play saturday next for tho His
benefit OF tho Belgian Keller Fund.
Secretary w. Is. Bradley hos aIso
renewed his offer OF the grounds free
OF charge for the benefit OF the cause,
which has been accepted by the COM
features will be put through as pre-
Hiously arranged.
The season is n little late for foot
ball. but In view of tho fact that the
game Is staged for the benent OF the
Ing such enthusiastic support from the
public spirited people of this city and
State, and the further fact that this
Eame decides the much discussed guess
ton AS to who are the independent
football champions OF Richmond. the
with true frst- of the -season spirit and
with determination to win which I'm
dicates that the contest Will be ono
long remembered by local football en-
thusiasts.
The entire proceeds Of the game will
be nves,ed IN FOOD to Se sen, Sxan to
Eirginia's ship to tho Belgians. and as
the game promises to be thriller, and
the cause ,is a worthy one, IL IL expect ed
that, with tho price OF admission at rs
cents. including grand stand seats. a
loving people OF Richmond will be in
attenadnce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-08
BANQUET GIVEN RANDOLPH.
MACON ACADEMY ELEVEN
Arthur f. Peters Elected Captain.
Coach Hopkins for DoveIopfn6
Strong Eleven.

FRONT ROYAL, VA. December -
AT a banquet given TO tho football
SQUAD OF the Randolph. Macon Academy
was elected captain OF the football
team OF 1916.
Speeches were made BY Coach Hon.
kina and CAPTAIN Thompson; In which
Ing hnd the honor OF being associated
with this years successful varsity.
every member Of tie varsity for the
as player and for his Gentlem.nly
body was thanked for It's support.
Captain T'hompson's playing will DO
missed next yenr. He Expressed his
regret ut this being his iaat year in
kins for his fnithfulncss in discharging
his duties as coach. and ended by say
fo2tball career to Coach Hopkins.
completed his schedule. which has
games booked with Fishburne, Staun-
ton. Shenandoah Valley Academy,
Shepherds College. Eastern High
School, Randolph Macon College and
other leading schools throughout the
State,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-08

say, for the impecunious genius Of the
National League walked Into the pri-
vate office the sight that met his
startled eyes was table with several
thousand dollars In gold spread on II.
Sign here" said the Federal League
SPIDER, showing contract and a foun-
tam pen into the hands of the be-
wildered National League fly, and the
poor fly signed then and there.
Inc conspiracy angle is not plainly
Is understood. do not allege that the
Federal magnate conspired with the
to refuse the $500 advance. 1t Is hint
ed that the conspiracy rested i'm a plot
TO prove to tho man who wanted $500
that the National League didn't own ali
be proved, it probably will go hard
with the Federal League.
Many MnGnatcs In New York.
There are plenty of baseball mag
mates here, 1t has been limited, and prom
nent among them are Schuyler Brit
ton and Miller Higgins. of the Cardi-
nails; barney Dreyfus OF the Pirates;
Garry Hermann, OF the Reds: James
CARNEY. OF the Braves; John b. Foster,
of the Giants: Charles Thomas of the
League Tigers, and n score of we'll
known players.
Others are expected tomorrow, AMI
it is possible that after they have cx-
posed of the external menace Of the
Federals the magnates will turn to in.
terror complaints and endeavor to find
some way to settle the case OF one
Charles Webb Murphy, once, and Ltill
of the Chicago Cubs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-08
BASKETBALL,

Several hard-tought games are likely
Of the various leagues starting Thurs.
day night. The complete list OF dates
and courts on which the contests wifi
DO staged lis as follows: III
AT HOWlTzERs' ARMOnY
Thursday Night.
Infantry VS.. Artillery. at 8:l5 O'clock
Blues VS.. Howitxers. at 0.16 o'clock.
AT HLUEs' ARMORf
Friday Night. 20
First National VS.. Benedtctina. 4
o'clock.
Highland Park VS.. Paramount. s:4b
At HOwITzERs' ARMoRY
Saturday Night. 1
Artillery We. McGill, at S:i5 o'clock. -
Howitzers We. Grays. at 8:i5 O'clock. q
an BLUES ARMoRY. '
Church Hill A. c. We. Infantry, at
Medical College VS.. Blues. at s.15
- AT GRAYs' ARdoRY.
Signal Corps VS.. Barton Heights, at
o'clock.