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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16

dryer out on the lawn where clothes
dry very quickly in good weather.
But as aunt won't let a spell Of
rainy weather interfere with her
schedule, she keeps an indoor dryer
which is quite ingenious. It's q large
wooden rack suspended from the
ceiling by a pulley When not in
use it's hoisted up beyond reach so
that it's never in the way. Next to
the dryer are the ironing board and
sleeve boards.
Aunt really has the best equipped
laundry in the neighborhood, and
wash day" isn't q blue Monday
or upsetting to the household a bit
In fact, it isn't Monday at all. bat
Tuesday that is consecrated to wash
ing. / asked Aunt Juliette what on
earth had induced her TO upset time
honorsd tradition in that way.
Il think il was silly Of anybody
ever TO wash on Monday. In the first
place, ii means sorting and soaking
clothes Sunday night. and as Sunday
is a day of rest or amusement, and
we're likely to be out late, it must be
somewhat unpleasant, TO say the
least. to stay up late Sunday night
soaking clothes. Besides the house
always needs a little extra picking
up after sunday when everybody's at
home. and we often do little enter
tanning, and that is what must be
done Monday morning.
Monday evening clothes are
soaked, nobody's day is interfered
with and we've always found Tues
day most convenient all the way
around for our laundry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
The Kitchen Sink
LOVELY FOR EVENING WEAR

According to sanitarians, grease in
the sink is very prolific cause Of
disease. 1t cannot but accumulate
from dishes and utensils, and when
small bits of vegetable matter adj
here to it a shelter is given TO mis-
chievous bacteria. Then, too, grease
clogs the drain and becomes a men
ace and an inconvenience. The surest
and simplest cleansing agent Is a
strong solution of washing soda and
boiling water. The sink should first
be scrubbed with soapsuds, and the
hot solution then dashed down the
drain. Do this at least once week,
says the Philadelphia Record.
A piece of pumice stone is one OF
the greatest conveniences of the
kitchen sink. 1t may be bought
wherever painters supplies are sold
or usually in a drug store, for few
cents. A very large piece can be
bought for this, and the kind to get
is the irregular, rough stone, not the
polished-down toilet variety.
Every cooking utensil may be
cleaned with it, and its irregular
form enables one to use II in the
most inaccessible corners of every
dish. In using il you will find that II
shapes itself, If il is not already
satisfactory, as the rubbing works
1t off to fit wherever it is most need
ed. 1t does not work as we'll when
new, because of irregular surfaces,
but this soon disappears. Kettles
which have been burned black, as
they will be sometimes, are restored
by punlice stone to their pristine
smoothness and polish. A piece OF
pumice stone lasts very long time
and no chain dishcloth can ever ap,
preach it. No one who ever tries II
will be without it.
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"Nipper'l be a smart dog, know
ing two tricks. won't he?" said
Dayie, admiringly, one day as he
watched Dorothy instruct the pup
py in the art sof sitting alone.
Dorothy shook her head gloomily.
HE may know two tricks, but he
won't be smart dog" she declared
with energy, "cause he won't even
try to sit up alone less l have a
cookie all ready to give him.
Tn 'fraid Norah'n get tired of
giving me cookies for Nipper," she
added with a sigh; "she says some
thing bout not making cake for
dogs to eat every time | ask her for
one now"
"Norah don't mean it," said
Davie, consolingly.
Dorothy boxed Nipper's ears be-
cause he tumbled over, then prop
ped him, whining, in the corner of
the porch.
You're so stupid" she scolded.
And then, because Nipper looked
so crushed and forlorn, Dorothy re-
Tented.
You're not stupid she cried,
gathering the puppy into her arms,
that is" she added, trying to be
honest, you're not so very, very
stupid, and l guess you'll know a
lot of things some day, little Nip
per-pup; maybe almost as much as
Laddie-dog knows"
Nipper didn't understand a word
of, this, but he wagged his tail joy
ously, happy to be in Dorothys
good graces.
Dorothy seated herself on the top
step, the puppy still in her arms,
and Davie took seat beside her.
Davie had been thinking.
Henry said not to pay any
'tention to Norah, cause she was
always saying more than her
prayers" he told Dorothy in u
puzzled tone; what did he mean
by that?"
Dorothy giggled
HE meant" she began slowly.
playing with the hard little toes
on the puppy's right forefoot, that
Norah talked a whole lot bout
everything
'But-but she says her prayers,
too. doesn't she?" Davie still looked
puzzled
20 course" impatiently, at
least I s'pose so. Everybody says
prayers"
"well. what did Henry mean?"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Moral Earnestness

In a recent criticism of q compre-
hensive book on economic questions
it was stated that the book was fun
Of moral earnestness." The re-
viewer did not add that the argu-
ment Of the book was badly con-
structed and full of reiterations. Its
style was witty and forcible, but
the exposition was not convincing.
The economist who grounds his con-
illusions on reason and a eOncensus
of proved facts is not convinced by
moral earnestness or by wit He
looks for logical argument and sta
tistics from one who asks considera-
ton for a new position on economic
questions.
UnquestionablY moral earnestness
is the best basis for a book or for a
character, but il is impractical, and
often mischievous, unless it is
trained and guarded by reason and
common sense, says the Buffalo
Sunday Times.
To comprehend and admire moral
earnestness one must have some ap-
probation of morality, must have
somewhat of a moral nature ones
sell, just as To ENJOY logic one
mind must be logical. Moral earn
estness and enthusiasm are mean
ingless to a mind hide-bound with
narrow dogmas and effete traditions,
as it is useless to talk of premises
and postulates to savage, and as It
is foolish to stand at the head OF the
stairs and expect the creeping baby
to reach You.
If you want the baby to come up
you must go down and teach him to
climb the first step; you must first
train the undeveloped mind to I'M
derstand reasoning. and the bigoted
mind must be pierced by a soul-ray
before it can even respect moral
earnestness." Before such change
the man adjudges the moral en-
thusiast" to be an ordinary lunatie,
and from his point of view he Is
right.
In fact, one must meet people on
the plane of their development If one
would help them rise to higher
one, and moral earnestness without
reason or judgment is, more often
than not, fatal to its own cause.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Nut Daiinties

Now is the season of nuts. They
will soon be cheap and plentiful in
the city, and are to be gathered in
the country for the cost Of a little
time.
The common hickory nut is
especially plentiful and. while they
are small, they have a great deal OF
flavor, and are well worth gathering
to use in cooking and also for sailing.
says an exchange.
Here is a god recipe for sailing
nuts:
Pour a tablespoonful Of oil over
every cupful of nuts. Let them stand
in the oil for an hour, and then add
a tablespoonful of fine salt to each
cupful. Stir them we'll. place them in
a shallow pan and set in the oven
until they are colored light brown.
Stir them occasionally while they are
in the oven, so that they will be
evenly colored. Turn them into a
paper to dry and shake off the loose
salt before serving. 1t is not neces-
sary to use the oil. a small piece OF
butter put into the pan is the most
usual way. II desired, the walnuts
NAV be blanched before sailing by
immersing them In boiling water for
a few minutes and then rubbing off
the skins.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
ADVENTURES IN MATRIMONY
DALRYMPLE.
$4,000 by NJ Tarbel srA Mcclure as judges

girl on the floor besides my wife was
exquisitely and daringly dressed
more of stage costume than an eve
ming gown.
Mary" / whispered desperately.
do you know what we've done9 This
is an exhibition dance. and we've de-
hberately butted in, thanks to youI.
insane desire to be first on the floor.
Those people are paid to entertain tha
guests, and here we are giving an ex-
hibition dance along with them. It's
wonder the management hasn't in
vited us off the floor"
Mary turned white.
Peter" she faltered, Tim afraid
you're right. Oh, isn't 1t terrible
What shall we do2''
'Do2" I said. Wen simply have to
go on with it. Better to face the
thing brazenly and pretend to have
known that it was an exhibition than
to stumble out in embarrassment
now. But the next time. my lady
that you get me up first to dance
you'll know it. This will make a fine
story home, won't it, On the very
first night we give an exhibition OF
maxixe dancing al the Hotel Metz!"
Peter" said my wife tragically, IF
IF you do a single thing wrong I--I'll
go home TO mother. I'll have to. We
simply can't be disgraced. And
Mary and I went on dancing
The music stopped. The profess
sional couple drifted off 10 a nearby
table and favored US with a somewhat
hostile stare. We had been at the
upper end of the floor when the music
stopped. Therefore, our arrival in the
dining-room came after they were
IL a
ing her head very high and uncon-
cerned, stepped into the dining-room
there was an absolute roar of ap-
plause. And Mary-trust to the the
atrical instinct of women-smiled and
bowed Then. still retaining her self
possession, she led the way from the
room.--To be continued.
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one years old. Would like 10 have
good thick hair BOB B
Nothing is better for unhealthy
hair than regular massage. II
should be done every night The
scalp should be kneaded (not
rubbed with the tips Of the fingers
until it is loose and pliabIe The
action promotes the circulation Of
the blood and Of the natural oils
around the roots. Rub IN the fol-
lowing tonic:
One pint bay rum.
One-haf pint clear alcohol.
One-half ounce castor oil
One-quarter ounce carbonate am
monia.
One-han ounce fineture Of cam
thafides.
Mix thoroughly and rub in we'll
Sometimes falling hair indicates
a rundown condition. Build up
You general health BY exercising a
great deal in the open air. eating
plain wholesome foods, avoiding
tea. coffee and alcoholic stimulants
and having long sleeping hours with
your bedroom windows wide open
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BY ADELINE CAkKICk WELLS.
Copyright Daily Ad vertiser Publishing Company
CONTINUED from Saturday, just tell you?7 Dc
BY ADELINE CARRIoK W


Didn't 1 just tell your" Doro-
thy dropped Nipper's foot and
turned about to face her brother.
You said she talked a whole lot
bout everything. but Henry said
she said more than her prayers
What l want to know is, what did
he say that for? Everybody says
more than just prayers, said
Davie all in one breath. his face
growing red with earnestness.
oh, that doesn't mean a thing;
it's just IA saying" said Dorothy
airily. Il can't explain it. You'll
know some day
Davie sighed. He was always
coming face to face with solle prob
lem that was beyond him. Ara
when he began to ask questions
about it somebody always said nat
he'd find out some day. 1t was all
very discouraging, thought DAVE
only | doubt if that particular word,
which is a pretty big one, came
into his mind, especially when one
grew so slowly, and when you be-
came seven it was such a long, long
time before your eighth birthday
even came very near.
HUH" he said to Dorothy, II
Ro6S DObiN oeAf II hiAbW ENEA3
thing in the whole world, but what
good does that do me now?"
Dorothy thought this over.
WELL" she said at last, "if you
can't understand thing when it's
explained to you, the only thing
you can do is wait till you can
understand it,"
"Quite right" sounded mother
Bears voice from the doorway;
quite right, daughter dear. But
there are some things you'll wait all
your life to understand in vain"
She came out. and the children
made room for her on the top step.
Dorothy smiled up at her.
you mean that you'll never I'M
derstand2" she asked
Mother Dead nodded and sighed.
Dorothy frowned thoughtfully.
Il s'pose it's like the time my
baby doll, not the one have now,
but the other one, got left out in
the rain and got all soaked SOS
we had to bury her."
Mother Dear leaned over and
patted her shoulder, saying. We'll.
dear, it's not exactly like that. But
suppose we forget philosophy now.
want to talk to you about many
things"
(To be continued.)
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Somebody" said my wife coldly,
"has to be first. I think that's a
very silly prejudice you have to get
ting up at the very beginning of a
dance. If you don't get up right
away you miss a great deal of the
dance"
I decidedly objected to being the
first on the floor but Mary was al
ready on her feet beside the table,
and a man cannot very well permit
a woman to stand expectantly while
he goes on eating. I sighed and rose.
The rest of the crowd seemed rather
backward. There was but one couple
making their way toward the floor
a girl exquisitely gowned in chiffon,
and a man whom nature had certain
ly built for dancing.
Don't you see," exulted Mary,
these people simply don't know how
to do the maxixe That's why they're
all holding back" And l knew by
Msry's tone that she was in a glow
of self satisfaction. ! knew, too, that
our somewhat conspicuous progress
toward the dancing floor was, for her,
punctuated with delightful thrills.
I don't know when the terrible real
ization broke on me, but it came just
as l was conscious that the only other
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Pumpkin Custard

Pare and cut into pieces enough
pumpkin to measure one pint. Put
the pieces into kettle; add half a
cupful of water; cover the kettle and
allow the pumpkin to steam until ten
der. Then remove the lid and allow
the water to evaporate. Drain off all
moisture by placing the pumpkin In a
colander Beat three eggs without
separating; add to them one pint of
rich milk and then the pumpkin, half
cupful of sugar, one teaspoonful OF
cinnamon and half a teaspoonful of
ginger, mix and turn into small cups;
stand these in a baking dish of hot
water and bake for forty minutes.
Turn from the cups and serve.-The
Mothers Magazine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Spots on a New Blue Silk Dress

Dear Miss Doom:
I have been unfortunate in wear
ing a new royal blue silk poplin
dress. Was out In the rain and
raindrops have left spots Can you
suggest something that will remove
same? Also, what will remove a
spot caused by drop OF wine on
the same material2
ELIZABETH S.
I think it would be wise to have
the dress cleaned by a professional.
II might be possible to remove one
rain spot, but I doubt II you could
successfully remove a score or two
The wine spot may be removed
by pouring boiling water through
it from a kettle held high enough
to permit the stream to strike with
force, after the stained portion had
been stretched over a bowl.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Gary sPracdcdl
Tome DreW WdMnQ
LeJD0nc

Messaline satin and lace are used
to develop this handsome evening
gown. The bodice is of satin, and
the woman who likes rather daring
effects may omit the sleeves, since
many of the latest evening robes are
| sleeveless.
The lace skirt is finished With a
bias fold of satin. Chiffon forms the
underblouse and may also be used
for the skirt. To make the dress re-
quires 8 yards 40-inch satin, 3 yards
40-inch lace and l yard 36-inch chif-
fon.
Because of its unusual drapey eff
feet the bodice forms the subject of
today's lesson After the lining is
made and fitted finish the sleeves,
which are very easy to accomplish.
Now for the outside gather Shout
der edge of fronts and lower edges
of front and back between double
TT perforations. Sew stay to gath
cred edge of back as notched and
stitch tape the length of stay under
gathers at lower part of front; finish
with hooks and eyes for closing. Close
under-arm and shoulder seams as
notched. Arrange on underbody.
crossing in front and back as Illus
trated, and closing at under-arm
HCdtAig hPpSA Cd6O VI Slds
to small 90 perforation in under
body front Stitch shoulder seams
together, upper edge of outside at
small 20 perforation in underbody.
Beautiful artificial flowers add to
the daintiness of these evening
gowns Large peoples of brilliant
blue, water lilies in delicate coral and
greenish tones and roses are the fa-
vorites
The sleeveless bodice is seen every
where. 1t is an easy matter, how
ever, to add a transparent sleeve of
elbow length, although the bishop
model is permissible for formal wear
Pictorial Review patterns may be
obtained at L. Bamberger & Co.'S,
this city, or at the home office. 222
West Thirty-ninth streeS. New YORK
city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Castor Oil Hair Tonic

Dear Miss Doom:
About last February you pub
iished a hair tonic containing cas-
tor oil, alcohol and few more
things. which I tried and found to
be very satisfactory. Now, I wish
to renew this tonic. but do not
know the formula. Will greatly ap-
preciate the favor if you will be so
kind as to print it once more. Wish
ing you continued success, ] am,
II. W.
tonic you have in mind:
Castor oil, fifteen ounces; alcohol,
three ounces; oil of nutmeg. thirty
drops: oil OF sweet marjoram, ten
drops; oil OF neroli, ten drops; oil
or rose, twenty drops: tincture of
musk, one drachm; alkanet, guam
tity sufficient to color.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16

told of the tedious ride to Berlin on
the first train after the mobilization,
of the crossing of the Channel and
the return home by steerage by way
of Quebec, with the steamer going at
full speed with all lights extinguished.
She emphasized the fact that when
the war broke out the German people
thought that the Russians had al
ready crossed the border line and
were in the fatherland.
Miss Gay had with her records of
the two songs which she said she
often heard the soldiers singing as
they marched to the front, "In the
Home Land" and "a Good Comrade,"
and these were played on the victrola.
Miss Marie Wolfs, president of the
club, who recently returned from Bel
GUM, made a plea for the Belgians,
and members of the club made con-
tributions to a relief fund. Next
Saturday afternoon members will
meet at Miss Wolfss home, 915 South
Sixteenth street, to sew for the
Belgians.
The musical program was given by
Mrs. Ada Crane Jacobus, vocalist, ac-
companied by Frederick II. Tegan,
and Miss Amy Eddowes, violinist,
accompanied by Miss May Corkhill.
Mrs. Galen J. Perrett, who was in
charge Of the supper, was assisted
by Miss Mary Wylie.
st. Faiths Guild of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church entertained the mem
bers and friends at musicale and
tea Saturday afternoon at the 7. w.
C. A., 90 Washington street. Mrs.
George w. w. Porter, president Of
the guild, and the members were as
sisted in receiving by Bishop and
Mrs Edwin S. Lines and Archdeacon
and Mrs. Cleary. Mrs. George Ball
and Mrs. Benjamin Adams poured.
The musical program was given by
Miss Frieda Glaeser, Mrs. Edward
Sauer and Mrs. Adele F. Spaeth,
vocalists; Miss Amy Eddowes. vio-
linist, accompanied by Miss May
Corkhill and Miss Geiger. pianist.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Cake Hints

A good pinch of salt improves any
cake.
Half water, instead of all milk
makes a lighter cake.
If your cake rises in q mountain in
the middle, the reason is your dough
was too thick.
If 1t goes down in the middle, your
dough was too rich-too much sugar
The cause of large holes in cake is
to much baking powder.
To sprinkle flour in creased pans
prevents cake from sticking.
A pan of water in the bottom OF
the oven keeps the bottom Of cake
from burning.
A paper over the tin keeps the top
from ng.-Philadelphia Record
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A Girl and Her Weight

Dear Miss Doom:
How would you advise a girl four
teen years old, Weighing rs pounds.
to reduce her weight? am very
short. Also. what will close coarse
pores on the face?
You need plenty Of exercise. I'd
join a gymnasium class If I were
you. Follow the advice of the
teacher. who will know which ex-
ercises will do you the most good.
Walk a great deal IN the open air.
and do not indulge in candies, ice
cream sodas. rich pastries and
GRAVES and fancy desserts. all Of
which are very fattening. Eat
plain, wholesome food, and be sure
to exercise enough TO turn il into
muscle, not fat.
You can reduce the enlarged pores
by rinsing the face carefully in hot
water to which a little benzoin or
csmphor water has been added and
then in cold water to which the
same fluid has also been added. It
will take time and patience. so do
not get discouraged if you do not
note an improvement at once
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
HEARTH &HOME
BY ffARGERY doom

Hereafter no letter viii be an
aHered unless accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer.
This il not for publication, but -
an evidence Of good faith on the
I.art u the sender.
Write only on one side Of the
paper.
Readers are requested not to en-
close stamps. as the editor ~ far
too busy 60 write personal replies
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-11-16
Farmers Fruit Cake

Three cups dried apples (soaked
over night, two cups molasses;
chop apples fine and add the mo-
lasses; simmer on stove for two
hours slowly. Remove and cool;
add one cup sugar, one cup butter,
one cup buttermilk, four cups
flour, two well-beaten eggs, one
teaspoon soda, one heaping tea
spoon baking powder sifted in the
flour, two teaspoons cinnamon, one
teaspoon cloves. This is very good.
BETTY B.
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Don't Try to Save Yourself

In the December Woman's Home
Companion Juliet WiIbor TomplSins.
writing the first chapter of her new
serial, "The Rowing Foot" with IL
Illustrations by James Montgomery
Flagg, says:
You can't do anything well II YOU
are trying to save something. If you
are saving your hands. you don't do
good homework; If you are saving
your clothes, You don't have a good
time: If you're saving yourself. you
don't put things through. You have
to dedicate yourself.-whole.'