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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
First Floor Plan

so that It will give the greatest amount
Of convenience for the space occupied.
There is also an entrance from the
hall to the kitchen, which is a great
convenience at times.
Coming to the kitchen, we have
rather an unusual plan, the kitchen
answering the purpose Of pantry and
kitchen combined. This is a recent
idea in house building and it seems
to be growing in favor. 1t takes less
room and it requires less steps at meal
time. Instead Of pantry, one side of
the kitchen is made into cupboards
with shelves.
These cupboards are deep enough
and the shelves are wide enough to
provide a good deal of storage room.
The front of this cupboard case, as it
might be called, is made up Of cup
boards doors, so hinged as to open
out, leaving the entire shelf surface ex-
posed. The shelves themselves, in
stead of being built in solid, are sup
ported by pegs, so they may be lifted
out for cleaning. One objection to
cupboards is the difficulty of keeping
them clean. but this arrangement
seems to solve that problem; still the
doors shut over them to keep out the
dust.
The building Of smaller houses has
made economy Of space necessary.
Architects have got busy with new In
ysntions and new ideas, some OF which
have taken with the public because
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

Fortunately for Jackson, the recent
campaigns up and down the valley
had faded both blue and gray uniforms
into a nOndescript drab As Jackson
sat on his horse and watched the busy
scene, he formed his plan swiftly. He
could not go back; he must cross that
bridge. and that was his only chance.
1t was the frowning field gun that he
feared. He must put it out of com
mission long enough to get beyond its
range. Throwing up his hand to at
tract attention, he shouted to the Of
ticer IN command of the gun:
What are you doing with that gun
up there? l didn't order it there, and
l don't want it there!" There was
authority and petulance in his voice as
he added: Timber up, and run it over
on that knob over there!"
The officer at the gun, thinking that
he had to deal with some superior
officer recently arrived, hastened to
obey without question, explaining in
self-defense that he had understood
his orders otherwise.
Sitting on Little Sorrel, while the
federal troops worked busily about
him, Jackson calmly waited until the
gun was limbered off to the new posi-
ton. Then he rode quietly across the
bridge, and up the other bank until he
was we'll out of musket range. Then
he turned, waved his hand to the as
toDished federals, and, putting spurs
20 his horse, galloped away from the
rain OF bullets that pattered harm
lessly in the rear
Had he been captured the Confed
crate victory at Port Republic which
ne won a few hours later would not
have happened the able and energet-
lc Shields would have defeated his
troops, stunned by his loss,-Youth's
Companion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
OLD IDEAS COME BACK
NEcKWEAR POPULAR SEASONS
AGO rs TO BE FASHION AGAIN.
Advance Fall styles Indicate a Return
to the close-FIttlng, Turnover
Stock Collar Which Found
Favor In the Past.

Good-by to the rolling flare collar we
have reyeled In all the season. Good
by TO the wired Medici collar and its
fascinating varieties,
Coming events have cast their shad-
ows before in the shape Of important
models which are destined to rule the
fall styles In neckwear.
All of these foretell with strong EN-.
phasis the return to the high-neck
close-fittlng, turnover stock collar Of
two or three years ago. Severely plain,
fancy frilled, sometimes open in the
front, but never anything but high and
snug-ftting in the back.
One model is a plain, uncompromis-
ing stock. carried out in soft handker-
chief linen. It is three inches high In
the neck, and buttons down the front
with four tiny. round linen buttons.
A turnover of embroidered linen, fit
ting closely at the sides and forming
long points in front and back, gives
an air OF distinction to this model,
which Is very suitable for wear with a
tailored morning gown or waist.
A knotted tie OF narrow black or
colored ribbon can be worn with II, TO
harmonize with the dress or 10 form
a smart note of contrast.
Another model, which is pictured, is
also high, tight-fitting stock, but the
severity Of its style is considerably
tempered by the hemstitched frill
which edges the deep turnover. This
collar is made Of fine, sheer lawn, and
mas a very soft and dainty effect
Yet another model caters to the de-
sire Of many OF us who have become
so attached to the open neck, with
little or no collar touching the skin.
that we shall take only slowly to a
completely high-necked style This
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
INITIALS TO BE COLoRED
Dainty Way of Making Linen Is the
Most Recent Of the DEGREES
Of Fashion.

Do you mark your own handker-
chiefs? If you have the time, it is a
wise and dainty thing to do. But why
not vary the monotony of white initial
ing? Indeed, If you wish to be really
smart, you will do so, for the handker-
chiefs used by the ultrafashionables
at least in the mornings and after
moons, are embroidered or initiated in
color. Usually the initial matches a
color In the frock or the hat or some
other accessory, if the principal part
Of the costume is white. 1t is well to
have several handkerchiefs embroid-
ered In green, it being a neutral
color, so that they can be carried with
those frocks for which you have no
matching color, Frequently white
landkerchiefs have border hens in
iolor and an initial or monogram OF
ne hem color. 1t is a pretty custom
a embroider about the monogram or
.uitial a little wreath or medallion
aAAAA@
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

they mean greater comfort and con
venienoe for the amount OF money ex
pended.
The front porch with the little boxed
in steps at the corner gives the house
an artistic appearance to an unusual
degree, There is something about the
pitch Of the porch roof. its size in
proportion TO the house. and the neat
corners and pillars, that stamps the
whole house with an air of refinement
It is seldom you see a porch that SO
thoroughly fits the house as does this
one.
The size OF this little house is 90
feet six inches in width by 80 feet six
inches in length, exclusive of porches
which is rather large on the ground. as
houses are built nowadays. but not
large when you consider that II is only
a cottage in height.
Such a house is easily heated with
a hot air furnace, which is the most
sensible way TO heat a small house
because you get both heat and ventila
ton. But you must take the cold air
from outdoors and not from some room
In the house or from the cellar.
Outside air contains a good deal OF
moisture. II loses a portion of the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

A very neat and pretty five,room
house is this.
l sometimes think there is more
solid comfort to the square foot in a
cottage than there is in a square yard
of mansion. You have less work and
more genuine satisfaction, because you
can make it more homelike. Take a
room like this fine, big living room.
having a cozy corner walled in with
high-backed seats on two sides of
good fireplace for cold evenings, and
you have something to remember with
great pleasure and satisfaction. I'M
agine a dog or a cat half asleep on
the hearth rug, with the family gath
cred around, some engaged in reading,
some, perhaps, in fancy work. and you
have a picture fit for master artist.
Between the porch and the living
room there is a large vestibule big
enough to contain a coat closet There
are double doors to shut out the cold
and, of course, the outer door is GOV.
cred with a wire screen door in sum-
mer time
The big living room is IA feet by
IS feet six inches, which is extra large,
even for a modern living room. The
entrance from the living room to the
dining room is little out Of the ordi-
nary and it gives a good opportunity
to hang two pairs of curtains, and to
secure an unusual effect if the work
Is nicely done. Placing the stairway
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
IN FULL PANOPLY OF WAR
Correspondent Setting Out for the
Front Had Been Careful 10
Leave Photograph.

II was at the pier. Rupert Darcy
Harris, the world-renowned war cor
respondent, fingered near the gang
plank while the captain of the steam
er waited for a wirless message. Ger
man cruisers had been reported in
the vicinity of Sandy Hook. Not that
Rupert Darcy Harris cared a pin
about German cruisers. He had been
in South Africa during the Boer war,
he had shared the mess tents of both
Russians and Japanese while the great
conflict was on in the far East he had
been within easy writing distance OF
the war in the Balkans, and he had
gone to the front at Vera Cruz within
a day or two after the American ma
rines had taken possession Of the Mex
lean city.
Harris, old man" I said, grasping
his hand in a good-by clasp, Il wish
I could see you in all your war paint
mounted on your horse, sword at your
side, pistols in your holsters, fire in
your eagle eye-as you'll look when
you join the embattled armies of Eu-
rope and mingle with the emperors,
the kings. the field marshals, the
crown princes, the chiefs of staff, the
imperial guards, and the rest"
The world-renowned war correspon.
dent beamed on me kindly as he re-
turned my handclasp: 60 right
around to Browns studio" he said,
I've Just had a photograph like that
taken"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

moisture in passing through the fur.
mace. If you pass it through several
times it loses practically all Of its
moisture and the effect on your breath
ing apparatus is very noticeable if you
are little out of condition.
All air is germ laden. Most germs
are beneficial, but unfortunately, the
air also contains germs that are detri
mental and some that are positively
dangerous. If our vitality is what it
should be the worst germs cannot in.
jure US seriously.
Cold will not kill disease germs, heat
will not kill them until you get well up
toward the temperature of boiling wa.
ter. The warmth of the human lungs
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
MOST SUITABLE FOR YOUTH
Braided Rugs That May Be Made at
Home Effective Adornments for
Young Mans Room.

What could be nicer for a young
mans room than one Of the new braid
ed rugs? These rugs are made out of
discarded neckties and it is quite the
thing nowadays for young ladies'
porch work.
Put together two bright ties and a
dark one, braid quite tight and fasten
each end to the next latter they are
braided, so the seams will not show.
AS they are braided roll in ball un-
til enough has been sewed.
The rugs are made round or oblong
and are sewed together and pressed
quite fat. Very proud is the possessor
of one of the necktie rugs.
The real old-fashioned rag rug is
also being used To make these sew
together in a long strip rags of one
color and about an inch and a half
wide. Make three balls and braid to-
gether. Make the rug up exactly like
the necktie rug.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
then require decorating. This is done

then require decorating. This is done
in various ways.
The use OF the blotter will decide
It's style OF decoration For instance
II II is to be used In a dainty drawing
room Il might be covered with some
pretty silk broeade, or with linen
which has had a design embroidered
on. II, however, II has TO stand hard
wear and tear day after day, It Is
well to simply stain II any nice shade
or poker some suitable design on It.
The handle will screw of, so that the
fiat piece of wood can be worked
on the fiat, without the roller part.
It can from time to time be retilled
with blotting paper by simply un
screwing the handle.
Trace on the wood some little sim
pie design, outline It with the poker
point. and poker in the background
and the edges OF the wood by means
Of little dots. Put them close togeth
er so that no white wood shows in
between. The wood can then BE-
brushed over with white hard spirit
varnish; this gives the wood a beauti.
ful polish, and makes it smooth to the
touch.
Roller blotters prove most accept
able presents, especially for men
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

the water cooler, he drew himself a
drink and tossed it of without spill
ing drop. He pulled a nickel from
his pocket, dropped il and picked it
up again.
But when he sat down, took up
pen, dipped It In the Ink and dashed
of his name in excellent handwrit-
ing. first with the right hand and
then with the left. 1t seemed almost
uncanny. There are a lot Of folks
who can't write legibly with the left
hand even If It has four perfectly
good, red-blooded fingers.
The arm that enables Mr.. Gates to
perform such astonishing feats is
made Of willow fiber. Steel gears take
the place of joints, and rawhide cords
act as muscles. Each rawhide cord
ends on a pair Of suspenders fastened
across the back and chest which
gives the necessary tension.
A mere shrug Of the shoulder con-
trolls the arm and the 2iO distinct
parts Of which it is composed. The
rawhide muscles" move the steel
Joints" and both in unison make the
arm" appear almost human
The elbow is bent with a simple
forward movement of the stump. This,
by means Of the cord attached from
the forearm to the shoulder suspend
err raises the hand as far as the owner
wishes-high enough to take off his
hat or brush his hair.
A downward movement Of the shoul-
der conversely, causes a slight ten
sion on another rawhide cord control
ling the fingers. This bends the hand
backward from the wrist joint and
opens the fingers. Another shrug of
the shoulder closes the fingers and
locks them so that they can hold on
tight to whatever object Is being han
died, from a tooth-pick to a valise Re
peat the downward movement Of the
shoulder and the fingers are un-
locked.
The wrist is provided with a hinge
Joint and button, and can be locked
securely in three positions The but
ton can be pushed back and the wrist
fexed automatically by means of the
cord opening and closing the fingers.
All the work is done by the shoul-
ders. Raising the elbow moves the
wrist one-third of a turn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Two New sashea.

Braid is much used now for girdles
and belts. A girdle that is made Of
two lengths Of silk-woven braid about
three inches wide sells for $3.50. The
braid is stitched together to make a
long sash-six inches wide and two
and a half yards long. 1t is finished
at the ends with long black silk tas-
sells.
The women who spin silk sashes
sell them for SO each. They are made
in all colo-s and are designed to wear
with white shirts. They are long and
wide, losely woven of soft silk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
HSTONEWALL" IN TIGHT PLACE
When General Jackson's Presence Of
Mind Saved Him From Capture at
Port Republic.

Perhaps the most important order
that "Stonewall" Jackson ever issued
certainly the most vital to himself
is not in the official war records. The
order was given in person by Jack
son to a Northern artillery officer as
he stood in full uniform, ready for bat
tie beside his gun, and-strangest of
all!-was at once executed by him
with the result that the battle was
lost by the Union arms.
1t was on a spring morning in 1862,
tust before the battle Of Port Repub-
lie. Jackson. in advance Of his troops,
with only a single escort, galloped
across the bridge over the Shenan-
doah river into the town, which stood
on the east bank. Learning that the
army of General Shields was still
good many miles away, and confident
that his own troops would be in pos
session long before the enemy, he
rode to a residence at the farther
end Of the village, where he spent
nearly an hour.
But meantime the energetic Shields
whom Jackson later declared to be
his most formidable opponent-had
thrust forward a small, swift colun:n
to occupy Port Republic, seize fhe
bridge. and halt Jackson's advance. So
rapidly did it move that 1t gained
both objects without firing a shot.
More than that, Jackson was prts-
oner-if anyone knew it!
Jackson, in utter ignorance ci the
disastrous change, mounted his horse
and ambled down the main street
to the bridge. What was mis- aston
ishment to see groups OF soldiers-in
e!-5usily moving 20 and fro about
the bridgehead, and throwing up In
trenchments and fortihcations. Plant
ed on little knoll that commanded
the bridge and it's approaches was a
formidable field gun!
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
New Millinery.

The wide-brimmed, soft-crowned
canotier is emphatically the hat of the
moment, in white crepe. taffetas, aero
plane or fine straw, very simply
trimmed. A delightful model has a rOw
OF big milk beads round the base Of
the crown, and two white heron's
plumes in front, adjusted vertically
toward the left. All white canotier;
are much the smartest; and other
hats, whether large or small, are all
black, black with white plumes, flow
ers. or grapes with white foliage, OF
black with gold lace crowns, or q
large rose or cluster Of grapes fash
ioned of gold tissue. Plumes and fan.
tastes" are now arranged with a wide
instead OF high effect
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

in the center of the north side of the
house leaves the front open with a
clear view from the different windows.
A center stairway works better than
a front stairway on the second floor,
as we'll as on the first floor, for it
leaves a fine, big bedroom in the front
gable.
One reason why this house plan
works up so well into. large rooms is
the fact that the stairway is very com
pact; just a short, straight fight Of
steps in the center Of the house. Be
sides connecting the upper and lower
floors it makes an easy entrance to
the cellar from the kitchen. There is
great deal in laying out stairway
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Skirts Fuller.

Advance fall styles show much dag
onal blue serge used In the models, the
skirts have more fullness than former
ly and the long straight tunics are ia.
Vored. There is much variation in the
shape of the tunics at the hem, some
being straight, others pointed on the
sides or in the front or back.
Some of the coat models fit the fig
ure closely, fastening in a straight OF
diagonal line. In some of them a Der.
ceptible flare is introduced which falls
in ripples below the waist line.
Sleeves are long and slightly fulled
into the armholes, and in these newest
models the kimono sleeves seem to be
a fashion Of the past
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
USEFUL ON DESK OR TABLE
Roller Blotter Makes Most Acceptable
Present When Appropriately
Decorated.

A roller blotter. or rocker, as they
are sometimes called. Is a most use
ful article TO have upon ones desk
or writing table; II is always then to
hand, and letter or any writing Is
quickly blotted. The great advantage
OF this kind OF blotter is that pieces
OF the blotting paper cannot be so
easily torn OF. as so often happens
with the blotting pad; and as II can,
not be used 10 write upon, as a blot
ter can. It Is left alone on the desk
and so always at hand.
Roller blotters can be bought quite
cheaply. made OF white wood. They
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

Those curiously tinted powders that
come to US from Paris are now made
in liquid forms. There is a brownish
one for brunettes, delicate pearl for
blondes, a mauve that is supposed to
look well under electric light, and a
pale green for the green wigs. They
are in tall, oddly shaped bottles Of
frosted glass with decorative seals and
ribbon banda
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

exclusive houses is II yet possible TO
see few forerunners OF the coming
changes. Hence Il behooves those who
are not IN town every day. those Wis
lting town from the West and all OF
ns who have already begun TO think
about our fall outfit TO look before We
leap. or, AZ any rate. before we make
any very important decisions
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

the ghost" he says, "and as was not
very certain Of myself the stage man
ager had the lamps turned down unus.
ually low. AS matter of fact, they
were so low that while l was on the
stage they went out. OF course, they
had to be lighted again and the stage
manager sent out a stage hand to do
it. l had to remain where was and
the ghosts funeral lines were re-
cited while a man in civilian clothes
slowly and painstakingly made his
way across the darkened stage, light
ing the lamps as he went"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
DESIGNED FOR
SOLID COMFORT
Remarkably Neat and Pretty
Five-ROOm House Is the
One Described Here.
FEATURE is ITS LIVING ROOM
Apartment Made Large and Attractive
Enough to Invite Occupancy at
All seasons-Pantry and Klteh-
en- Combined is Another
Good Feature.
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

Mr.. William A. RadforH will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers OF this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
TO William A. Radford, No. 1897 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. ILL.,, and only enclose
>wo-oent stamp for reply.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Now It's Beer for Breakfast.

Beer for breakfast has become so
fashionable in England. that pottery
manufacturers are producing special
decorative mugs in which to serve it.
This season for the majority OF riders
in the row, tea and coffee are taboo
for breakfast, and Light iced beer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

collar, too. is more suitable for an aft
ernoon gown, and the particular model
noted is of fine linen elaborately en-
broidered and edged with lace.
High and fitted snug to the neck as
the back, this model turns over on the
dress in front, leaving a V-shaped
opening.
In all the stores the wide, flare col
lars are on sale at a discount, very
much reduced, and only in the more
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
His little Scheme.

"Wombat always gets next to the
electric fan at the bar"
Cant blame him for trying to keep
cool"
1T isn't that The breeze always
watts the check In front of somebody
else"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Appropriate Uniform.

$50 the Germans have invaded Linn,
burg. If it has soldiers, l wonder
If their military uniforms"
'TWell?"
rs made of cheese cloth?"
Hardly. Then the enemy would
too soon get scent Of the movement" {"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
The Double Turnover.

A Baltimorean went to get his morn
ing paper from the doorstep and found
a neatly clothed girl baby lying upon
Il. He turned the baby over 20 the
police. but turned the paper over to
the baseball newA
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Somewhat SPOILED the Effect.

Comparing the stage conveniences
of the present day with the make
shifts existing a generation ago, Rob-
ert Mantell tells of the inconvenience
of his early experience as the ghost in
Hamlet"
One night was playing the part of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

in Boston, and the answer was made
to the official applicants that no coins
have been minted this year, or at least
with this years date, Coins of 1913
were therefore placed in the inclosure.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

very cool and refreshing, is being
largely drunk. This Elizabethan style
Of breakfast is accompanied by fruit
and cucumber, which Americans boast
they have taught English people to
appreciate before the clock strikes
nine"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25

expected, Servian bacon is coarse and
inferior, though a large quantity Of it
finds its way to our English breakfast
tables, and the Servian pig bristles in
our brushes
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-09-25
Its Classification.

Don't you think sausage is the
worst article on the hot weather
menu?"
"WeN. it may be classed as the
wienefwurst."