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The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

to scent 1t. The odor Of the grass, too.
is Infinitely more lasting than sachet.
Then / cut a bit Of pasteboard to ex-
actly fit the bottom of the basket and
stretched over the pasteboard a piece OF
rose-colored silk which I had purcha sed
at a remnant silk sale. Then / took a
long strip of tlS, silk, turned 1t in at
each edge and ran a gathering thread
through both edges. Then I drew the
threads up until the silk was nicely
pulled and shirred into Just the correct
size TO go about the sides of the basket
and lap slightly over into the bottom
of the basket
This silk l basted to the sides Of the
basket, and then fitted the silk-cov-
cred pasteboard into the bottom Of the
basket fastening It down through the
basket with several tacking stitches
Then two narrower strips of silk were
fastened together at the small ends
each edge folded in so that the two
raw edges would meet in the center of
the strip, or nearly so. Then / put two
rows of shirring down the center Of the
strip, the two rows dividing the strip
exactly in three. This strip was placed
over the edge of the basket, the exact
center of the strip being laid on the
exact edge of the basket and then the
tapping edges being tackled down. one
on the inside and the other on the out
side OF the basket. This formed a pretty
little finish at the top Don't You think
It pretty
Layette workbaskets are rather novel
and just the gift for one early apprised
of baby's coming to make for the ex-
pectant mother.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

| loops, and slip the muslin square on to
these. 1t keeps out all smut. fires. and
draft, and can be taken down for wash
ing and put up again in a little time.
To make a homemade sieve procure
clean box from your grocer, about ten
inches square. Remove the bottom and
lid and tack firmly some perforated zinc
on the bottom. Screw on four cotton
reels or knobs to the corners for a stand.
This is useful for making fine bread
crumbs. etc, and II the cotton reels are
omitted 1t will be useful in the summer
as cover for meat, milk, etc, to pro-
tect from flies.
II you are worried by dampness in
cellars or cupboards, break up a piece
Of lime in a box and place inside. All
dampness and smell will quickly disap-
pear. The lime must then be removed
or It might cause dry rot In the wood
OF shelves. etc.
When the little knob on the lid Of a
kettle is lost, push cork part OF the
way through the opening, and secure IL
by driving a nail through the crok horf-
zontally on, the under side. 1t will last
long while like this.
Nothing looks worse than a door dis
figured by finger marks. These are
easily removed by rubbing well with a
flannel dipped in parafin oil. Wipe well
afterwards with a clean cloth wrung OUT
in hot water.
When mangling. take care that all but
tons. hooks. etc, are inside the material
when 1t is folded for mangling, ana
there will be no fear of their being
broken In the rollers.
When you are bothered with creakinR
doors just take advantage of the follow
ing hit: Take a little vaseline. and with
q small brush apply It to the hinges.
All crsaking viii cease.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Startling and pretty ways of announc-
ing a wedding should be the aim OF the
hostess. One hostess made a web of
gold cord and fixed it between the center
piece of roses and ferns and the chan
delier Rosebuds were entwined with
the cord in the web. and had fast the
paper hearts which bore the initials Of
the engaged couple. Cupid, beneath the
web. pointed his arrow at the entrapped
hearts as he poised on the fiowery CEN
terpiece.
Another affair was carried out by pass
ing little baskets OF violets to the guests
Tinted envelopes with two paper hearts
inclosed We're half hidden in the violets
The envelopes bore the words: The
Message of the Violets." and the hearts
held the initials of the happy pair.
Another hostess had a ship made Of
rosebuds, with Cupid in command for a
centerpiece. Small heart-shaped place
cards announced that the 'Ship of Hap
piness Will Sail the Sea of Matrimony
July is. 1914. Those wishing passage
notify A. A. and B. B."
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
\ Things Housewife Should Know.

Artificial flowers, IL crushed and faded
looking. may be made to look like new
If they are held over the steam of a
boiling kettle for a few moments.
Low shoes that slip at the heel will
quickly cause blstcrs. To prevent this
line the heel throughout with velvet
This will cling to the stocking and rem
der the shoes perfectly comfortable.
When cleaning large pieces of silver.
much labor Is saved and stained fingers
prevented IL liquid polish is applied with
small paint brush, the article being
polished when dry with a soft chamois
leather
When taking a new house. the walls
are almost bound to be a little damp.
This Injuries any pictures coming in con-
tact with them. Cut cork into four
rounds and stick one on each corner Of
the pictures with musilage. By so do
ing the picture will not touch the wall
and cannot become mildewed.
Do not allow your children to sleep
with the head upon several pillows. One
only should be used, otherwise the blood
can not circulate freely over the brain
as it Is intended to do.
To soften hard sponges cover with cold
water. add a tablespoonful of borax to
the water and bring II slowly to the boil
in a clean saucepan. Then take out the
sponge, rub some dry borax into II. and
finally rinse thoroughly unders the cold
water faucet.
Those who wish to keep their windows
open night and dry should try the fol-
lowing plan: Take a square of strong
muslin the required size. hem round and
sew little loops Of tape to all the corners
and one or two at intervals round the
window frame to correspond with the
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

He had such a hopeful way Of saying,
You won't mind that" As though he
wanted to be reassured-
OF course / won't" returned Poole
What do you take me for? But / don't
want to make any trouble. I'm
afraid
Not a bit of trouble" protested his
friend. But here We are"
He sienalled the conductor and they
got OF the car.
It's only a minutes walk" Jacobs
explained. up this way. You keep
house yourself, don't you. Steve, SO you
won't mind any little-er-er-
See here" Poole put his hand on his
friends arm You're getting cold feet.
Sam. Now don't you fret about me-
I've eaten of the pantry shelf for a
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
Paris Goes Into Raptures
Over Queen Mary's Wardrobe

function at which she was present. wear
ing dress of this nature.
The Queen has her own court dress
makers, who find their times very fully
employed during the London season In
manufacturing gowns OF one description
and another accessories to match, 80
that the whole outfit can be placed In
stantiy before her the moment she de-
sires them.
A careful list of these is kept. and the.
moments costume is discarded II IL
struck OF the hist. to be replaced by
something new. which receives the same
number. Each Of these gowns or cos
tunes is placed in separate box 30 ar
ranged that 1t can be obtained when
ever Her Majesty travels to any other
Of her residences. or to pay visits either
to the provinces or to foreign countries.
she takes her list and indicates &c her
maids which frocks she desires to take
with her
As might be expected. Her Majesty
finds the staff necessary to take charge
Of her wardrobe rather a large one, and
has no fewer than seven maids. In addi-
ton to assistants who are constantly on
duty in one capacity or another. She
never travels without her head maid in
her suite. who has attended her ever
since her marriage. and who knows the
Queens tastes and 1ikings to very
minute degree, while II IL to her hands
alone that IL entrusted the dressing of
the Queens hair, which has to be car
ried out as often as four times a day.
A Model of Her Majesty Is Kept.
Since II would be utterly impossible
to be fitted with every frock she pur-
chases. a very careful model of her ma
jesty Is kept there, and to this all The
dress, and so on. required for the royal
wearer is carefully moulded so soon as
her majesty has selected the material.
1t is then sent to Buckingham Palace, or
wherever the Queen may be staying, IN
charge of a highly skilled filter who tries
II on her majesty and notes such altera-
tions or adjustments that may be neces-
sary.
The Queen usually tries on several of
her new gowns at one time and de-
votes about an hour to the task. She Is
very exacting in the cut and fit of her
apparel, and will frequently detect faults
that might otherwise have been passed
over.
It is not generally known. by the way,
that in her younger days the late Duchess
Of Teck insisted upon her daughter max
ing several of her morning frocks en-
tirely by herself, while the old shop Is
still in existence in Observation-Disclosures
where her majesty as a girl used to
buy her garden hats and trim them
for herself. This, by the way, had to
be done entirely out OF her own pocket
and if there were anything she
particularly fancied in the way of trim
ming, she had to save up until she could
purchase 1t.
Even since the King came to the throne
her majesty has been known to take 4
hat to pieces that did not quite please
her. and to retrim il according to her
own ideas, while she is expert at giving
directions as to the manner in. which
her gowns may be adapted to serve q
further purpose.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
The Club Woman's Husband
Takes Friend Home to Din
ner and Finds Little There
to Eat.

well. clad you looked me up, Steve
How much longer are you going to be
around?"
Only a couple of days or so. Just a
flying trip"
The waiter had come up with their
coats and both men struggled into them.
As they stepped out OF the cafe into
asked:
Where are you stayingT'
'out at Townleys l 'phoned him I'd
be dining with you"
But man aliver' Jacobs looked at is
watch. You can't get there at this
hour"
"oh. shan't try to-" Poole answered.
TIL go to a hotel"
Jacobs hesitated. He hesitated so OBJ
viously that his friend was a little en-
barrassed- He knew that Jacobs lived In
town. and the two were such intimate
old friends that the natural. almost the
inevitable. thing would be for Jacobs to
invite him home for the night. While
he was casting about in his mind for
something to dismiss the subject, Ja-
cobs spoke.
Say. he began slowly and with evil
dent difiidence, why not come home
with mer
Now there was a great deal in the
cred. Poole understood by 1t that Jacobs
really wanted him to come. but was
afraid to ask him. He thought he un-
derstood why. II the things he had
heard about Jacobs wife were true.
poor Jacobs home was not one to
which friends could be invited in this
off-hand fashion. Poole had never met
Mrs. Jacobs. and perhaps this was one
reason why he accepted. He would
rather have spent the night indepen-
IDENTIFY at a hotel but he was curious to
see his old friends wife and home. the
more SO as he found II difficult TO mag
Inc Jacobs under such domestic re-
straint as rumor had him. So he an
swered cordially.
Why. thanks. old man-if it won't
bother the missis.''
oh. no." said Jacobs feebly. and
looked frightened. A pause. while they
crossed the street. and he added, It'll
mind that"
He sisnalled a car. and as they both
sat down. he added once more, in an
apologetic tone: Jane never makes COM
pany of any one
Poole knew the sort OF woman who
never makes company" of her guests.
and felt that rumor had not belied his
friends wife. Jacobs was that most
pitiul of domestic animals. a club hus-
band" His wife was the kind of wo-
man known as "a brilliant speaker
Nun said" thought Poole TO himself.
As they drew nearer to their destina-
ton, he saw his friend growing more
and more nervous, and began to be
sorry he had accepted. Jacobs sat up
right instead of relaxing as they talk
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and an expression of intense relief even
Of cheer, dawned in its place.
oh, she's gone to speak before the
Civic Society" he announced. running
his eyes over the note. Going to stay
all night. Milk-cold meat-refrigerator
-h'm-yes'
He looked up. and Poole beheld a dif-
ferent man: more erect more confident,
with zest in the nights adventure
that he had not before shown The hall
was ciuttered and dusty, but Jacobs
made no apologies now
That's all right" he said cheerfully
Say, why don't we get hold of Henry
Lind and Mac? They never go to bed
I'll late Just ring EN- up. why don't
you. while go and put some bottles on
the ice? Well have p good old smoker"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

One of the greatest successes Of the
King and Queens recent visit to France
was Queen Mary's wonderful dress. says
Pearson's. The Parisian women went into
raptures over Il
From time to time most extravasant
statements appear in print AZ to the
amount of money that the Queen finds
II necessary TO spend upon her dress In
the course of a year. Therefore. II may
be Of interest to give q true account of
her majesty's wardrobe, as II is equipped
and maintained. from one who Is con-
cerned in this task day by day and year
by year. - ,ss-
In the first place IT may be said that
though the amount that the Queen
spends upon her clothes each year is
about f5.ooo. 1t does not nearly approach
that expended In similar fashion. by the
consorts of many European sovereigns.
Probably the Queen Of Spain spends more
upon dress every year than any woman
In Europe, and certainly more than
any. queen. though close behind her come
the ,Tsaritza and the Empress of Ger
many. probably in order named.
$500 for n Court Dress.
1t is an unwritten law that the Queen
shall not wear the same gown twice at
any court or other state function, and
this accounts for a great deal of the
expense to which she is put year by
year.
Since II is now settled that there shall
be i've courts each season, as well as
a couple of state balls. this in itself
means seven new gowns for her majesty,
and may be stated that not one of these
costs less than e1OO though the Queen
some time ago discovered a manner in
which to utilize these dresses upon other
occasions at comparatively little cost
When she accompanied the King to
India three years ago for the coronation,
Durbar at Delhi. she was greatly struck
by the delicate and wonderfully made
gold and silver tissues produced by the
native workers, and discussed with her
ladies-in-waiting the adaptability Of these
for overdresses for evening wear.
Eventually. she purchased consider
able Quantities of this dainty material
and brought 1t home with her, and has
worn It in every form or another at al
most every State function at which she
has subsequently been present. It is the
easiest matter in the world TO transfer
one Of these over-dresses from one foun-
dation to another. thus making quite a
new costume whenever required with
quite a minimum of expense or trouble.
The Queen likewise makes it her rule
to have her court dresses converted for
evening wear, and thus makes them last
considerably longer than is generally
supposed.
wouldn't Have the slit Skirt.
The Queen is rather conservative in her
tastes, and adheres to what she consid-
ers suits her best, both In color and
style OF making. rather than the prevail |
ing fashions of the day. She was one of |
the first royal ladies in Europe, by the /
way. to set her face firmly against the |
slit skirt, and so soon as she found |
il to be informally intimated that in no |
circumstances could a lady be received |
at a court, a State ball, or any other }
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
NEW SHADES OF YELLOW.

Tulip yellow is a new color that seems
to fit the spring picture very we'll. An
other yellow shade much in favor is
primrose, which is SO delicate that it may
be worn by women with light hair and
blue eyes-a type to which most yellows
are forbidden Exceedingly dainty Is
dancing frock OF primrose-colored pussy
willow taffeta, trimmed with garlands Of
little blue and lavender roses and having
wide girdle of lavender ribbon. The
pretty frock is matched by gloves of
primrose-tinted silk. with wrist embroid-
cries
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
LITTLE ADVENTURES IN MARRIED LIFE
B KATHERINE BROOKS
BY KATHERINE BROOKS

week at time at home. and I guess
can rought it as well as the next mani
Jacobs gave an uneasy laugh. The
next minute he had his key in the lock.
and was ushering Poole into a dark
hall.
Funny she didn't leave a light" he
muttered. cropping for the electric but
ton "Hullo. what's this7''
note dangied from the hanging globe.
Jacobs opened and read il Poole
watching. saw his face suddenly relax
The strained, anxious look disappeared,
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ed. and his eye had way OF becom-
ing fixed. as though his mind were not
on the conversation. Poole began to feel
desperate. He talked at random, aware
that he was not being listened TO. and
at last gave 1t up and reiapsed into
silence.
It's kind OF pot luck with US just
now." said Jacobs. presently. in that
same apolegetic tone. MRS. Jacobs has
such trouble keeping servants, and this
week we haven't any maid. But you
won't mind that"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
FOR THE BRIDE.

Instead of giving the bride the usual
shower. give her a large common box,
and at various times send her useful
little articles to put away in It. She
must be told not to open the box, but 10
just watch the contents grow, then take
it to her home and open it as a surprise
when she starts housekeeping. 1t should
contain all sorts of useful household ar.
ticles.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
PERFUME BOTTLE
WITH LONG STOPPER

The latest in perfume bottles is one
whose stopper fits to the bottom of the
bottle. With this stopper the French
women, it ia said, touch the eyebrows.
the lobes OF the ears the lips, brush the
hair lightly. and nnish with q pat or two
on the throat
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
MONOGRAMED TOWELS.

The towel monogram Is now being en-
HANGED by an embroidered frame for the
initials Sometimes the frame Is COM
posed Of a simple wreath of forget-me-
nots or similar small flowers. and fire.
quently the frame Is an embroidered
ribbon or a simple padded oval
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

Cleveland school teachers have voted
to AFFILIATE with the American Federation
Of Labor so as to strengthen their fight
for better wages. over LOO Of the 1900
teachers have already signified their in
tention Of becoming members Of the
union.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10
For Those OF You Who are Thin.

Many and varied are the directions for
the sister who is too thin. Much sleep.
exercise in the open air. plenty of fresh
circulating air in the sleeping chamber.
a nap in the middle of the day and a
glass OF milk or egg, or, better still,
matted milk. /. .et is liked, will certainly
add nourishment and give but little trou-
bic in the digestive organs. Above all.
do not worry: that will pull pounds from
the stout one.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-10

This toilette for afternoon or calling
occasions is developed in chiffon taffeta
trimmed with striped satin. The skirt
Is trimmed with a scalloped hounce that
is finished with a picot edge. The bodice
is formed principally of the satin. the
lower section and bib front being Of taf-
eta. A belt of satin ending in a butter
fly bow encircles the waist For tho
neck finish there is collar of hem
stitched linen. Turnback cuffs of the
same material trim the sleeves. which
fall over undercuffs of lace. Taffeta
thirty inches wide comes at s15O
yard and five yards will be required for
the suit. Three yards of 27-inch satin
will make the waist and belt. Collar,
cuffs and undersleeves are detachable.
Waist No. 53e0-Sizes, =, a. 36, IS 40
and 4s bust Price, 10 cents.
Skirt No. 56Ol-Sizes, q. %. "a, IS, Is, 30
and 81 waist. Price Is cents.-Pictorial
Review Patterns.
The Press., 1914-11-18

427 417 419 1868 The points in the match on We'd nesday night were all taken by the Merchants. The score:
The Press., 1914-11-18

The Willimantic team came here on Friday night and was defeated by the local team in duokpin match two to one. The score: 1.
The Press., 1914-11-18
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

The regular monthly meeting of the Stafford Equal Franchise league will be held with Mrs. +. L. Smith on East Main street at g. 3O, Thurs day afternoon.
 Iona Council. D. of P are invited to attend social and dance to be given by Onneco Tribe, I, Q. R. M, Satur- day evening, Nov 2l, at Society hall. The committee would like to see all members of both societies present
 The annual county commissioners report in another column makes an excellent showing. The amount of cash on hand is $1l, 1860, which is $2672 more than the year before It will not be necessary to raise as large a county tax for the coming year.
 At the annual meeting of the Rock ville+W illimantic Lighting company held last week, the following officers were reelected: President, Walter Learned, New London; vice. presi dent, H. o. Murray, Willimantio secretary and treasurer, M. J. Warner, Branford. The directors consist of the above and J. H. Southward, New London; T. 0. Perkins, Hartford !; A. I. Mitchell, Stafford Springs; A. J. Campbell, Waterbury; William A. King, Willimantic; W. H. Hall, South Willington. BOWLING.
 The Orescents and Merchants were tied for first place at the end of the thir' week of the candlepin league season. On Tuesday night the Clerk s took two points to the Independents one. The score:
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. Rinnleaa .Wsd.dfnna.

"A wedding without q ring seems in.
 eongruouss but in some. parts of Spain no. ring isEnsed. After the ceremony the. hEidegroem moves the flower in
 his, brides hair from left to right, for , in those districts to wear rose above
 your right ear is to proclaim yourself
 urif0 aH $ 'f~ <~ "A Home Talk. a3 '..,...
 i@The oliceman1WheTeYa are you going at this tinie. of Abght4 The Wanderer -I'm-hic -goin'. to a,lecture.gr.
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HOME NEWS.
JOG AL NOTICES

MALU6F Unu6F JhIB u6au 1U C5MU8 VoE IH0 !.
 It issneedless to suffer with indigestion, heartburn. sour or gassy stomach, for we guarantee Mic na Tablets to quickly and effectively end stomach distress or money back. Anders Jacobsen. 7s
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2 5I6 52I 475 I5I2
 The Stafford team went to pWillf- mantic few weeks ago and won a match. On Friday night the Ware team will play match here. .
The Press., 1914-11-18
ELLINGTON. 'Hus .tF ,s q sF
 Crystal Lake.

= sE4'J. Maynard from Mystic recently visited. at D H. i Gurtis's. >..,,:.*.i is. # Oscar Menohettf of Blandfofd, Mass. spending a few days in' the place. s:' '.3..''.s !, s''@3 .z The ohiokienpIiie supper supper for the bene, fit of the church will be held Thurs day evening. tte,.
 sagIseG Grand Charter and friend from Pstorrs. Mansfeld.avisited recently at A. eCharter's.a AH.g stf'yAh
 The game supper and dance held in Curtis hall. brought out a large croWd and a. good time was. enjoyed by all. ss -.... ,an1.. ,. .s,.n, The next telephone directory will
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z. The next telephone directory will go to press on embers 'soth.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-07-29
HARp LUCK or rHE PACKERS

TAHD LUCK OF rE PRCkE Ks
Meat prices are higher than ever.
starvation prices they are. and no ex-
PLANTATION has been made Of such q
situation that is sausfactor~ Here is
what Joseph NJ Cudahy has to say
about it, a statement liable to make
the silent farmer snort with derision
and disdain
AS matter Of fact. packers are
now losing money on beef and this
in spite Of the fct that they are get
ting record prices for hides and all
other by-products It is when meat
products are low that packers can
make the most monev
The average cost Of beef a. t.e
hoof is higher now than ever befo
at this time Of the year. and I ao
not look for any cheap meats until
the production Of meat animals ha
caught up with the increase in popu-
lation This. I believe. viii not 5a
for many years"
The Interesting statement Of NJ
Cudahy's that it is when meat prod
ucts are low that packers can make
The most money
Does that explain the strenuous
combination OF the meat packers 20
r-~-.- -.-- s.