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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
When Baby Cries

1t is all that he can do, poor mite,
to let YOU know there is something
wrong with him, and whether this is
a big matter or a very small one. 1t
needs setting right at once, says the
Camden Daily Courier. A fretful
child is always a siclxly one, and if
you want yours to be happy and
healthy you must learn his language
until he can learn yours.
Don't listen to the would-be Spar
tan mothers who say, ITS just tenn
perl" when a baby cries.
Unless you have got yours into
bad ways by leading him to expect
that whenever his bonnie blue eyes
are open he is to have your sole at
tention, it is very unlikely that he'll
cry without q cause.
You may find this in an unfastened
safety-pin Chow would you like to be
pricked yourself every time you
turned?), or scrubby or too-tight
band that initiates his tender skin
or constructs his breathing. The least
carelessness on your part may de-
stroy his comfort, and then, of course,
he let's you know.
Few young mothers realize the care
that's needed in bringing up a baby
by hand.
The most perfect cleanliness with
regard to his bottle, the vessels the
food is mixed in and in which lit
stands is an absolute necessity, and
not only must his food be properly
proportioned and of the right kind,
but given with the greatest regu-
larity.
Never hesitate to consult a doctor
when his hunger cry' refuses to be
appeased; ground is quickly lost
where a baby's concerned, and a few
hours may make all the difference.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
FOR THE HOUSEWIVES NOTEBOOK

and tie up in a piece of muslin. Boil
with the handkerehiefs for a quarter
of an hour, using about three pints Of
water to quarter ounce of orris root.
When dry iron carefully and you will
find your handkerchiefs will retain a
delicate violet odor.
To clean silver put a quantity Of
sour milk in a shallow pan and place
the articles in the milk, letting them
remain there till they become bright
Afterward wash them in warm water
which contains a few drops of am
monia, and your silver will be bright
and clean.
Plate glass shelves are much used
over wash basins in bathrooms, as
they look well and are easily cleaned
If you use one be sure to set It on a
very slight angle, sloping tow ard the
wall. so that articles placed 1pon 1t
will not slip off into the w .sh basin
and break it. A small washer placed
under the lower arm of the brackets
will give the desired slope.
It is well to look at all canned or
preserved fruit a week or SO after II
is made BY that time air bubbles
will have arisen. If they are to- appear.
When these are evident cook the fruit
again.-Ex change.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05

Stale bread is always useful for
bread sticks and croutons to serve
with soup. Cut into slices half inch
thick. For the croutons cut into
cubes, and for the bread sticks cut
three-inch lengths. Spread before
cutting with butter and toast a golden
brown.
A delicious sour cream dressing for
fruit salad is made with a cup of rich
sour cream, into which half cup of
melted butter is stirred gradually.
This. blended with a variety of cut
fruit, such as pineapples, bananas and
oranges, and nut meats or some
dates, is most appetizing spread on
crackers as luncheon dish.
A pretty garnish for salads is
mayonnaise jelly. Melted gelatine is
added to the mayonnaise and then the
dressing is allowed to harden. Cut
into cubes as one would aspic jelly.
Warm weather ironing has its prob
lens in keeping the sadirons hot
enough without making the room too
warm A large baking pan placed
upside down over the irons causes
them to heat quickly and to retain tile
heat over a low fire.
To perfume handkerchiefs break up
a quarter of an OUNCE of orris root
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
John and Joe's Fortune

One day John said to Joe Lets
go home and get lunch to explore
the canyon.
They got hammers, chairs, table
and two air-rifles to defend them
selves. They bid their mother good
by and said Mama. we will be back
in few days
John and Joe then started their
journey. In a couple of hours IL
grew dark and stars began to
twinkle.
They put up their tent and fixed
a fire and ate. They went into the
tent and went to sleep.
In the morning they woke up.
dressed themselves and ate breakfast.
Immediately after breakfast they
started their journey again.
When they were about a mile
from the place from where they
started both boys fell into large
hole
John, followed by Joe, went farther
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
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BY ADELINE CARRICK WELL

them keeps demanding something
to eat. can they?
Until they came to the farm the
boys had never seen q COW or a
squealy pig or a scary chicken. 1t
was not long, however, before they
all became fast friends, and Harry
was permitted to go to the pasture
all alone-with James along. of
course-and drive the cows home
to be milked.
go long there, Heifer! You get
back there, Blossom" he would cry,
waving his long stick, and James
would echo, waving his little stick:
GO long. Heifer! Get back there,
Blossom
Pell-mell down the road would
come the cows, with the three fun
ny little. clumsy little calves kick
up their heels and getting in every
body's way.
One could never, never tell what
the calves were going to do. I'm
quite sure that calves brains do not
begin to grow until the calves are
grown-up. dignified cows.
They come straight up to you to
be petted, and just when you reach
out your hand to rub their smooth
noses, up go their hind legs and
down goes their head. and with a
clatter of hoofs they seamper OFF,
without rhyme or reason for their
actions.
Aren't they funny?
Harry and James never tired of
their four-footed playmates. In
the evening, after tea, they would
sprinkle salt on the stones in the
farmyard, and the cows would lick
it up greedily with their long, rough
tongues.
All of the COWS were gentle, bat
Heifer was the greatest pet If
she thought that Harry had an
apple in his hand she would follow
him all about, more like a little
puppy than great big grown-up
cow
From early morning until sun
down the boys romped over the
place, digging In the little garden
that was their very own. playing
war in the orchard. where stood
their tent, leaning over the pens to
watch the grunty, clumsy pigs and
doing a hundred other things that
made the moments fly, only entering
the house when the big brass dinner
bell told them 1t was time to eat.
And each week, when their daddy
came from the city he would say.
these can't be my boys. Mercy mel
My boys were white, and these are
little brownies" Which made the
boys laugh very hard, because you
see, they knew they were James and
Harry all the time.
And tomorrow, if Dorothy and
Davie are still asleep, I'll tell you
more about them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Choosing a Hat

Next time you choose hat, please
do go to the shop in the dress with
which the hat is TO be worn. Other
wise, you give the milliner no chance
at all of doing her business prop
erly
A very clever milliner said to me
once:
Its so difficult.
"a lady comes to me in tailored
suit and tells me that she wants
hat to wear with an embroidered
gown from Paris. Before / can rec
ommend one, have to try to imagine
away the suit and imagine the chif-
fon into its place. I try my best,
but it's very hard, and fail some
times"
So, please wear your nice frock to
the shop, or have the hats sent home,
and try them ON with it. Or, If you
are too lazy to do either of these
things. please don't blame the MILL
ner when your get-up is a bowling
failure.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05

role, leaving the fortress in the morn
Ing and returning at night, plying
their various trades to their own adj
vantage. Others, of a more dangerous
character, might be seen working in
chains on the road, guarded by sloy-
emily half-caste sepoys.
Outside the dungeon cells were
whipping posts, over which poor crea-
had to kneel, their arms and legs be-
ing bound to iron rings, while Iashes
were administered with a cKicotee. a
strip of hippo-hide. Palmatoria, was
another torture used. Although illegal
according to Portuguese law, 1t is
nevertheless still widely used, causing
excruciating pain. The implement en-
ployed is fiat. spoon shaped, heavy
piece of hardwood about an inch and
one-half thick, with a. handle eighteen
inches long. the spoon head being per
forated with five holes. The person
to DO punished extends the palms of
his hands. and sharp, regular blows
are administered which, at each
stroke, suck UP the flesh. The bravest
man can rarely stand more than
thirty blows. for his tortured hands
swell to double their natural size
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Some Summer Drinks

Both tea and coffee should be made
fresh strained off Immediately and
allowed to stand in an earthen pitcher
in the ice box to become thoroughly
chilled Then it may be served either
with ice or without. There are any
number of fruit juices which combine
nicely With tea and which are par
ticularly pleasing made into punch
with a sufficiently acid tang and
poured over crushed ice. Served In
tumblers, with dainty cakes or
crackers, tea-punch is a delightful
beverage.
With sugar near at hand, allowing
each guest to sweeten for himself,
iced coffee is delicious, served in tall
frappe glasses, with d spoonful of ice
cream or whipped cream on top of
each glass.
The right way to make lemonade is
to roll the lemons, peel and slice.
Then put alternate layers of sugar
and lemon in a bowl allowing two
teaspoonfuls of sugar to each lemon.
Let stand on ice an hour before serv-
ing, then use crushed ice and two
cupfuls of water to three lemons.
Any variety Of cut-up fruits added
to lemonade makes a delicious fruit
punch. Grated pineapple and the
grated rind of two large oranges
mixed with lemonade form the
foundation of an excellent fruit
punch, to which is added the oranges
sliced with cut-up cherries and
raspberries. This Is served in tall
tumblers with pineapple dice placed
on top of each glass of punch and
garnished with spoonful of whipped
cream which contains crushed mint
| leaves.
The genuine enjoyment derived
from fruit drinks of every variety
fully repays the hostess for the
thought and effort spent on them
Philadelphia Record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Tempting Lips

Healthy, rosy lips are a very i'm
portant part of ones appearance.
When young lips become pale and
colorless look into the general health
at once. IF outdoor exercise does not
stir the blood to action and bring
healthy color to the cheeks and lips
a judicious tonic should be taken.
Too much vinegar will not only
make the lips pale, but will thin out
the blood until all color disappears
from the face as well.
A dangerous habit is biting the lips
to make them red Not only do the
lips become shapeless, but they grow
thick and coarse.
Delicate lips become blistered
through being exposed to sun and
wind. In such cases a lip salve
should be used before going out of
doors, and a solution of borax and
distilled water should be used to
battle the lips night and morning.
Exchange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Tea on the Veranda
Try it. readers.

ing the tea wagon, there should be a
large tea tray which may be carried
out and set down on a low veranda
table.
A muffin stand is another luxury
which adds to the grace of afternoon
tea hospitality. Plates of tiny, but
tered biscuit, toasted mullins and
cake may be carried In the muffin
stand, the tea tray usually having
room only for the various tea para
phernalia-
A wicker muffin stand with Hun
garian china plates costs about $40,
but muffin stands may be obtained at
cheaper price and ordinary plates
from the china closet used therein
Camden Daily Courier.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Walk to Reduce Flesh

Do you always take every oppor-
tunity to walk when you. can? If it
is matter of several blocks. do you
take car when it is possible?
Take every opportunity to walk,
but walk as If you really enjoyed it.
Put some energy into this exercise.
Really makes it an exercise Do not
eat more than one starchy food at
a meal drink plenty of water. but
between meals, and, above all, eat
enough to allay hunger, but stop
there. Do not continue as if you
are never going to get another meal,
instead of one quite as heavy in an
other four or five hours.
Another thing, sleep with plenty
of fresh circulating air in your Sleep
ing rooms, and il you are very stout
do with just sufficient sleep and omit
the nap in the middle of the day
Yonkers Herald.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
A Famous Portuguese
Convict Settlement

mozambique being one of the prln-
cipal convict settlements OF the Por-
tuguese government, many poor crea-
lures, writes Sybil Belcher In the Aug
ust Wide World Magazine, even while
we We're there, made desperate dashes
for liberty, only to be devoured by the
sharks before the eyes of their
guards 1t was no uncommon event
to hear the fortress gun boom forth,
announcing that another poor soul
was running this CHASTITY gauntlet sof
the sharks sooner than exist, like a
halh-starved dog in deplorabe sur
roundings.
Ihere being no capital punishment
under Portuguese law, many Of the
convlcts We're of course OF the most
desperate type-notorious murderers,
and so on. Some of them. after a cer-
tam time, and as a reward for good
conduct were allowed to work on pa
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Fruit for the Little Ones

The question of fruit for children is
vexed one. and it is well to put
parents on their guard. Really fresh
fruit, either raw or cooked, provided
it is in good condition and free from
skins, strings and pips, is excellent
for the little ones
Rhubarb is a very valuable nursery
food. 1t should be carefully rubbed
through a sieve after having been
stewed with raw brown sugar for
young children. Then 1t can be given
freely, even to TIMES from eighteen
months onward, specially If beaten
up with custard. Indeed, this form of
simple food" makes a first rate
nursery pudding and one much ap-
preciated.
Raw fruit except bananas is rather
at a premium now. but these should
have the fibrous strings adhering 10
them carefully removed before being
given to children, while for babies un-
der two and one-half years they
should be mashed up with a little
cream.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
FOR THE AT HOME" DAY

Tea out OF doors, late In the after
noon. is a delightful English custom
which prevails more and more in
American country houses. The wom-
an living in a suburban cottage may
also dispense a pretty hospitality and
make her veranda popular gathering
place for friends and acquaintances
by establishing custom of afternoon
tea. Iced tea may be served If pre-
ferred during the summer, but in
England steaming hot tea is the bev-
erage, whatever the weather.
A tea wagon is of inestimable value,
for everything necessary may be
placed upon it and wheeled from the
kitchen out to the veranda; but lack
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05

What do you think, children
Dorothy and Davie slept SO
soundly after their day in the hay
fields that couldn't wake them
this morning.
They're asleep yet.
So today's story will be about
other children, who went from their
city home to farm away up in the
hills. Harry and James were their
names. All day long they scam
pered about in the sunshine, dressed
in overalls or Boy Scout suits, and
I'm quite sure that no boys in the
whole wide world had more fun
than they.
Atop a green hill, just beyond the
orchard, the boys father had put
up a tent. In front of the tent was
a flagpole, and every morning, rain
or shine, up went their country's
colors, to wave until shutdown,
when Harry sounded TAPS" on his
bugle, as his daddy had taught him
to do.
They had toy cannon, and
sometimes this was fired in salute,
while James stood with his heels
together and his arm raised "at at
tention," and little mother stood,
too, with tears of pride shining in
her eyes.
when I'm twelve I'll be a real
Boy Scout" said Harry nearly
every day.
$50 will l." declared James, nod
ding his curly head, after which
he would run off to the huge rock,
l. I-ff 70
make lovely waffles and buildings
and pies out of moss and dirt and
flowers.
James loved to pretend that he
was cook.
Its cause he. likes to eat so
much" explained Harry.
| think this was true.
Because, the very first day that
James spent in the country he went
with his brother to pick wild straw
berries. Harry picked only red,
ripe ones, but James ate red ber-
ries and green berries and white
berries. too many of each kind. and
was so sick that his poor, scared
mother had to send for the doctor,
and he had to stay in bed for three
days.
And another time he ate green
apples, and once he put chair in
front of the cupboard and climbed
up and ate all the chocolates; and
but this Is enough to show you
the truth of Harry's remark.
But James was a dear little boy.
Just the same. His little one-sided
smile went straight to the hearts of
those that saw it. Anyway, he was
only four, and four-year-old can
not help it if something inside of
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05

Never neglect your daily exercise.
A brisk walk for couple of miles
in the fresh morning air or a four
or five-mile bicycle ride is one of
the first essentials.
Plain, nourishing food and an abun-
dance of ripe fruit are another, says
the Yonkers Herald. Fruit is best
eaten in the morning. Bananas are
easy of digestion to some and very
nutritious. Grapes are nourishing
and fattening. Apples are especially
good for brain workers. and oranges
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Ink on a Piano Scarf

Dear Miss Doom:
am embroidering on dark
green sateen plano scarf which !
value very highly. BY accident !
was unfortunate enough to drop
Ink on it. l tried to remove the
ink by washing it with water, but
it left large ring. I am heart
broken over 1t, as expected to
finish it this week. Would you be
kind enough to help me?
HEARTBROKEN.
would advise you to purchase an
ink eradicator and try 1t. You VIII
ind that it will take the color OUT
but you will be able to restore the
color by rubbing ammonia on the
spot. Use blotter under the ma
feriaI
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Spontaneous Combustion
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear MISS DOOM
Will you please tell me what
causes spontaneous combustion?
In what kind of substance or ma
terial is it most apt to occur?
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
The scientific phrase for combus-
tion is oxidation, or the com bining
of some substance with the oxygen
of the air. Some substances have
greater affinity for oxygen than
others, and whenever the combus-
ton reaches a certain point of ra--
pidity fire results. Anything that
Increases the facility of combination
with oxygen increases the danger OF
spontaneous combustion or explo-
sion, and for that reason a sub
stance Is more dangerous when pull
verified than when solid, because
the separated particles of matter
are brought more directly in con-
tact with the oxygen of the air
There is no danger Of spontaneous
combustion or explosion in a mass
of unground wheat, but mills have
been destroyed by explosions of
flour dust.
Fixed oils absorb oxygen and give
out carbon and hydrogen, causing a
rise of temperature that may reach
the burning point, as has often oc--
CURED in heaps of rags, tow, saw
dust and similar bodies soaked with
oil, paint, varnish, turpentine and
sometimes grease. Bituminous coal
ais liable to spontaneous combustion
when moistened with water, and the
coal dust in mines is a common
cause of explosions. Moisture aids
spontaneous combustion in piles of
damp hay or freshly mown grass,
and barns have been burned from
that cause. But, Notwithstanding
these undoubted causes of spon-
taneous combustion, it probably is
of rare occurrence compared with
the frequency with which it is as
signed to account for fires due to
carelessness or other causes Of
much more frequent occurrence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
STRAW HATS FOR LATE SUMNER

The latest millinery is somewhat
larger than the hats we have been
wearing.
Broad flexible brims of straw, taf-
feta, tulle or lace are graceful in line,
dropping becomingly over the face.
Ribbon and flowers are the favored
trimmings, and they are arranged ar
tistically about the crowns. On one
charming model of white straw the
flowers are trailed over the brim,
joining streamers of pale blue tulle,
which are tied beneath the chin.
Quaint straw bonnets OF the 1880
type have underbrims of taffeta or
chiffon. Old-fashioned flowers Of
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
Sewing Sheer Fabrics

To the Inexperienced seamstress
making small seams look smooth is
a problem when the material is
smooth.
1t is necessary to cut the stuff very
even and smooth before putting the
edges together. First overcast them
closely, then turn them over. crease
down to make them fiat and then
sew the French or double seam as
close to the edge as possible to make
as small, neat line as possible. Use
fine thread in a fine needle for this
second scanning.
When sewing sheer material on the
machine be sure to adjust the stitches
and needle correctly and then pro-
coed with the sewing after cutting
strips of tissue paper or thin manila
wrapping paper to put under the ma
terfal while stitching it.-Philadelphia
Press.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
HINTS FOR DAILY LIVING

are of great benefit to people af-
f1icted with rheumatism.
: Have plenty Of fresh air in your
living and sleeping rooms.
Leave your bedroom window open
from the top several inches every
night, no matter how cold the wealth
er. Have your bed covering warm
and light.
On getting up in the morning ar
range your bedding and bed so that
they may be thoroughly aired. Leave
the window open in your bedroom for
the greater part of the day. In your
living room ventilation is also neces-
sary and sunshine, too
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05

Never was handler little garment
designed than the envelope chemise,
and certainly there never was a bit
of underwear more comfortable. They
are so easily made, too.
If you never made a garment before,
you can make an envelope chemise.
Get a simple paper pattern, and you
will need no other guide or advice.
You may either tuck the yoke of the
chemise or embroider it. If the
ehemise is of white crepe, 1t is well to
embroider 1t, for the tucks would need
ironing; whereas, with the crepe en-
broidered. 1t Is possible to wear the
garment without ironing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-05
THE ENVELOPE CHEMISE

If you wish an elaborate undergar-
ment strip of hand embroidery can
be worked all the way down the
front, but for the simpler garment a
spray of some small flower is sufi1-
cient across the upper part of the
front.
In very hot weather the envelope
chemise will act as drawers, petit
coat and corset cover, serving as
three garments in one. Besides. the
combination drawer and petticoat
idea is delightfully."- cool. In cooler
weather the envelope chemise can be
worn over knitted union suit.-Phil-
adelphia North American.