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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

We are inclined to question the as
sertion Of the Philadelphia Inquirer
that half the war poets have been
shot. but the poems indicate that some
of the wal poets may have been half
shot.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

Another horror Of war is made evi-
dent by the report that In time of
peace Europe's revenue from Ameri-
can travellers is about $500, 600. 900 a
year..
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

A Chicago paper suggests the forma.
ton Of q society for the suppression
OF useless eating. Useless eating now
adays is being suppressed without or
gained effort.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

III only men We're as quick 10 see
the good in their wives as they are to
see the good In other women. there
would be more happy wives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04
Considers Naval Appropriation eiIl.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The house
met to begin consideration of the
naval appropriation bill carrying about
$14S, 000. 900. Indications were that
the measure would provoke lively de-
bate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

AT the same time you never hear the
soldiers In the rear during an engage
ment hollering, "Sit down in 'front.'"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

II the combatants keep on capturing
each other by the tens Of thousands
they soon will have to begin exchang.
ing prisoners. Or else stop the war.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

In society the art Of talking comes
first. the art Of listening second. but
the art of saying something is LEFT
at the post.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

How could the man who never let's
The grrss grow under his feet ever
make hay while the sun shines?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

The Germans have captured
P~rzasnysz, which should make
Przemysl comparatively easy to hold.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04
RESIN0L STOPS DANDRUFF
AND LOSS OF HAIR

II you are troubled with dandruff,
eczema or other scaly, itching scalp
affection, try shampoos with resinol
soap and an occasional treatment with
resinol ointment. You will be sur
prised how quickly the trouble disap-
pears and the health and beauty OF
the hair improves.
Resinol soap and ointment also heal
skin-eruptions, clear away pimples and
blackheads. and form a most valuable
household treatment for sunburr, heat
rash, etc. Sold by all druggists. Pre-
scribed by doctors for 20 years.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

This war has demonstrated that
forts and cathedrals affori no pro-
lection.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

When an actress sues for blighted
directions, you may be sure some fell
low hasn't been true to his first love.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

DECREASED happiness in the home
with a new grafonola is fairly we'll
balanced by the growing dependency
next door.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

The scientific assertion that child
prodigies are a danger sends a shud-
der through every home In the land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

What the average man doesn't know
is that he doesn't know half as much
as he thinks he knows.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

An elephant, like a woman, has a
deadly fear Of mice, but their fear is
little compared with that of the poor
little mice.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

An Ohio man Is trying to raise chick.
with shorter legs. It's lucky he's
not In the business of raising o~striches.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

Fishing for mines In the North sea
can scarcely qualify as a winter
sport.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

A Pennsylvania zoologist says that
the hornet is a kindly insect. We are
willing to take his word for 1t.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

Too many modern daughters enjoy
seeing mother do the work they them
selves should do.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

BY the rules OF war one tough turn
deserves a r~ejoinder.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

The struggle for aerial supremacy
explains the ancient conundrum an
swer, THE higher the fewer"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

The baseball game is holding its
wi with the wal game-in the pa
pers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

What has become of that war atroci.
ties fabricator?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

Noun. Etna is active again. But
has taken the wrong time to assert
itself as a world big noise.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

Jumping contracts seems to be the
indoor athletics this season.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

AS a burning issue. submarines can
be expected to bob up most any time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

There are many ways OF being hap.
ply, but some of them most OF us can.
not MISUNDERSTANDING Journal. g
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04

There are worse things than a tight
wad, girls.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-04
Uncertainties Being Removed.

1T Will require a period of testi.
mony to determine whether they have
successfully defined them or not, but
no N needs to have it proved to him
that II was necessary to define them
and remove the uncertainties, and that
the uncertainties being removed, com.
mon understandings are possible and
a universal c~o-operation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
What Every Spring
Bride OUGHT to Kn0w

I be as deliberately embroidered with sou
taChe or silk as one wishes.
/ In every instance the embroidery
should be in self-coior. as contrasts
are permitted in coat Innings. skirt
. facincs and hlouscs only for this season.
! These may he as gayly hued as a hum
ming birds wings or he as brilliantly
culOrcd as 4 parrots feathers: indeed.
! in several instances. the coIors selected
! for coat Innings. when the costume is
made of dun-colored materials would
pale the parrot S plumage into dull ton
al nuanceS.
The full skirt is 10 dernier cri for trav-
cling, sports. and for dance fulness as
well. You may plat this fulness into
a straight line silhouette. so that the
flare occurs only upon movement. or you
may yoke the skirt top and fashion the
lower portion with as many gorcd an
giles as material will permit. Fashion
regulations declare for widths from three
to eleven yards in circumference. II
depends upon the kind of materials usei
just how many yards around your skirt
should mea sure.
For length. as you choose: To your
ankles, or shoe tops and even above
these. all lengths to all people. This is
the only rule. 1t depends for interpre-
tation upon what your idea of short
skirts may be, what your respect
for traditions may permit. One thing
is Observation-Disclosures only.
Jackets must be short, coats long
and straight. Perhaps svelte is the
word to use to describe the effect TO
be obtained in shape and fitness.
high belt line style is lie mode. If
belts are not used for the particular
style chosen for lie tailleur. then a belt
effect should he simulated
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

cupful OF rice or hominy-which should
b" cooked quite dry-and then add
Hftad crumbs enough to absorb ALI
moisture. Season well with salt. pen-
per. and a little grated nutmeg form,
int" croqu"tteS. and brown in deem. hot
rat. IF In" CruQU"ttcs arc to be served
with meat serve plain. II they are Tor
dessert. serve with something sweet
me- PIE syrup. honey or crushed fruit
FrlttorS can he made from oatmeal
rice or hominy. Simply add cupruI
~ the cold cereal to a cupfuI Of fritz
ter batter and cook in the usual wav.
Cereal pancakes. too. are good. and for
thes" 2 cupful of the cereal is added
to two cupfuls of pancake batter.
Hominy cakes. to eat with fried or
hr"ilcd chicken. are simply blocks Of
cold cooked hominy Drowned in but
ter
Very good desserts can be made Of
cold cereal and any fresh or canned
fruit. Hominy. cream OF " heat farina
and the other fine cereals are the best
for this. Tut the leftover cereal into
hakrg-pnwder tin and unmOid
when very firm and cold. Then cut in
twO-inCh slices and scoop out a little
cup. Fiji this with berries cut-up
peaches. pitted cherries, any kind
az canned fruit. and top with a spoon
full Of whipped cream. slightly sweet
cned. This is dessert wholesome
enough !" he safely given to children,
and sure to appeal to them.
tCopyriEbt. 1851
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
A Definite Purpose
he 1Etza-M6 oaI

Men are the kindest creatures on earth
and my heart has many times ached for
the tired business man who returns to
his home night after night to the same
story OF self and the petty trials of her
life
Try your level hest to get out from
undcr'-to walk out from the thoughts
Of self TO definite activity for some one
else.
Charity. yes: hut there is charity in
lifting the thoughts to 4 higher. more
healthful Ilane. well as the body
Poverty of life is in the mansion as well
as th- SUM.
Find something which will hold you
L" the sticking point for part of
every day
II your home duties do not occupy
your entire time, do not bs satisfied
JUST TO sew and knit and do fancy
WORK. Find some definite. all-absorb-
ing work. so that yOU will be conscious
o! having accomplished something.
iher- i II" physical tonic of iron or
strNchnine equal 10 the tonic of salts
faction at having accomplished some
thing worth while.
DO something definite for some one
every day. Give Of self In giving is
Srowth-Growth out OF self
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
EYNOZN'
EWWN
ACR
4 R2ZZLOAI
AND NOlRS
April l2-Pauline Craven.

OF prcsent-day celebrities there is
none born on April IL more famous
| than the Princess Victoria sister of
the Emperor of Germany.
outside Of royalty the most famous
! women whose birthday falls on this
| day is Pauline Marie-Armande Cra-
! ven. who was born 107 years ago in
England Her parents were French
| emigres. who had fed to England
at -the time of the French revolution
and her education was almost entire
ly conducted in French. When she
was 10 change of government in
France made it possible for her to
return 10 the land of her fathers and
there she was launched in Paris So
| ciety, her father being appointed
minister of affairs for Charles X
FROM lariS she travelled with her
parents through many of the brilliant
courts OF the Continent. and it was at
Naples that she met Augustus Craven
grandson of Elizabeth, the Margra
vine of Anspach.
Young Craven offered Pauline his
heart and his hand. but because he
was a Catholic and Pauline was not
there was considerable objection to
the union. and it was not until Pau
lin" was &c that the marriage took
place. Pauline having decided to
'Hp'uSc tHs 'atnOllc taith. In spite
or a settlement from Craven's par
ents, consisting of over $4,000, the
young people were soon in financial
troubles. and. although the Cravens
maintaiped lasting an deep affec-
ton for each other. Craven himself
was by no means success in his
career. For several years, when they
resided in Naples. Mrs. Craven in
terested herself with the improve
ment of social conditions in that city.
and 1t was in this period that she
wrote the book which made her ia
nous. This was called in French,
as 1t was written. "Recit dune
Soeur." and ii was at once hailed as
a classic. 1t was translated into Eng
lish as "A Sisters Story" and sold
with equal success. Soon followed
Anne Severin," which also met with
enormous success. both in French and
English.
After the publication Of these two
novels Mrs. Craven was forced,
through financial difficulties, to earn
her living by her pen, and a long
series of stories and articles followed.
Her work was especially admired in
France. where she was said to have
the characteristic limpid clearness and
directness of style of the best French
writer's.
Copyright, 1881
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Guilty or Not Guilty.

II you are working girl earning your
own living you are guilty of at least six
of the following crimes. II you can con-
scientiously say that you are guilty OF
none. you may order your stained glass
window at once:
!. You get up too late.
.. You gobble YOUR breakfast or have
none at all except coffee
3. You drink too much coffee. which
contains no nourishment for tired bodies
or brains.
4. You eat too fast.
). You neglect your teeth and have
six grinders that need dental attention
6 You sleep with the window shut.
= Your clothes are too thin and your
chest is exposed
g. You do not drink enough fluid. and
what YOU do drink l. coffee that merely
stimulates without making good blood.
.. Your toes are squeezed out OF their
natural shape by tight shoes.
10. You are discomfort. when II you
looked round you could find plenty to
amuse and instruct you.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
HOUSE,
WIVES
DAILY
ECONOMY,
CALENDAR
MAKE USE OF LEFTOVER CEREAL

Wsrmcd-up cereal is rot often tempt
ing in a plain state. il is far better
when its original form is disguised
by some of the arts of the cooks
clever brain. Here are som" Sug-eS-
tive ways of using leftover cereal for
any of the meals Of the following day.
Fried cereal is perhaps tho easiest
leftover cereal dish. when the cereal
is removed from the pan in which it
was cooked, pack it neatly and COM
paCtly into an ahlOng pan or a large
bakinG-powder can. Chill it thoroughly
to harden IL and then Unmold and
slice in half-inCh slices. Dr"dE0 each
slice with flour. or dip in beaten egg
and fine crumbs. and fry brown. either
in butter or in bacon fat. If bacon
fat is used. serve the fried cereal With
slices of crisp bacon.
Croquettcs can h" made Of rice or
homny. Add beaten egg to each
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HOROSCOPE.
m" stars incline, but do not compel. :"
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Housecleaning Days.

Just when April skies are most tempt
ing. when the first balmy air OF spring
would coax us out in the open. when the
beds tulips and hyacinths blossom in
the parks and the green leaves on the
hedges seem to have come out over
night are most invit!ug-then it's time to
think Of soap and scrub brushes. For
with April days comes housekeeping
time.
The old idea was to turn ones house
inside out for week at least. Carpets.
carpet padding and mating all had to be
taken up, showing the unsiEhtly boards
OF the old floor. Ora perry had to be taken
down. curtains removed and the rooms
put into general disorder. Then while
the curtains were being cleaned in the
laundry the carpets were being beaten
out in the hack yard. and still confusion
reigned Children went of to school in
the morning under veil of gloom.
Breakfast had t. be taken in the pantry
and cook was SO busy doing her share
If the cleaning that there wasn't much
breakfast any way. When the man of
the family came home at night first of
all there wasn't even a neg to hang his
hat on. The peg had been taken out to
he cleaned ard tho hat rack was any
where but where It belonged. The dining
table was IN the rarl"r. and the parlor
furniture was in the hall, and when bed
time came the SAD truth was revealed
that the beds were all down. That's
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
FINDS OLD INDIAN TOWN.
Village Discovered On PIanta :iOr
in North Carolina Mountains.

Milwaukee. April 1O-The remains o, AZ
ancient Indian village on the sIope of
the Blue Ridge Mountains near Tyron,
y. G.. were discovered by George A.
West, president Of the Wisconsin Archae-
illogical Society. while on a recent visit
to that State. The discovery was made
near the Mimosa Hotel a welI-known
plantation home which has been in ex-
istenCe for more than 100 years. on land
belonging to Mrs. Charles Erskine Ra-
cine writer.
The evidence OF the old Indian village
was found in a corn field.
Il found specimens of pottery of I'M
usual design and in numerous qanti-
ties said Mr.. West. From the pot
terry I decided that one side of the old
village site was much more ancient than
the other. I found artistic de signs on
one spot and very crude on another"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Keep the Teeth Healthy.

Mrs. &. II. asks: please tell me how
decayed teeth effect my hc<h.'
The necessity Of good teeth for good
health was recognized many years ago.
but il is only recently that the clos"
casual relation hetwc"n dental carries.
root ahsCcss and pyorThca OF the one
side and rheumatic disorders. serious
cIrdias disease and high blood pressur"
on the other has been clearly demon
srrat.d Now. however, the fact Is
firmly established. and no one would at
tempt to treat certain forms of infection
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
ANSWERS To Correspondents

Miss Cocroft will eudetvOr to answer
all questions relat!n.- to her depart
ment as promptly rs possible. As il
viii! not be practicable to print an an
swer TO every inquiry. a stamped en-
velope should accompany each letter.
All letters should be addressed to Miss
Susanna Crucroft care of this paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

feta Of the color OF the cloth. and
where the long line of buttons termi-
ties there was large oval buckle of
black enamel
An enlivenng bit of color was intro
duced in the collar of bright red otto
man silk Overlaid with traceries of
black soutache. \ band of the braided
red cloth was used in lieu of Il cuff on
the long. close fitting sleeve.
Her large hat had a crown of black
satin and a brim of double tulle.
About tie has" of the crown appeared
wreath of sand -Colored roses. with
here and. there a bit OF velvet foliage
ard duh green. Strings OF black vel
vet ribbon were caught on either side
of the underbrim and used AZ chin
straps. tied at the left side just below
the ear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Intestinal Indication.

W. l.. {. asks: y have intestinal in
digestion. VIII mca, hurt me
II your stomach digestion is normal,
no. Meat is almost entirely disested in
the stomach. Eo sure to masticate II
until II is a pulp before swallowing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Abdominal Breathing.

Mrs. H. l.. asks: DO you recommend
abdominal breathing?''
NJ. tn" !'nSs are not I'm the abdomen.
n" abdominal muscles move as YOU
contract tn" diaphragm. but the chief ex-
Tansi"n in breathing is about the dia-
phraGm.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Seeks Rivet-catching Record: Dies,

New York. April 11.-Leaping to
catch hot rivet. Arthur. ]. McMur-
tey yesterday stepped before an Erie
train at Paterson and was killed. Nc
Murtey had established mot miss"
during the week and was anxious not
70 spoil it
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

without first making an inquiry into the
condition Of the teeth and their sockets.
ara i mos" 'tr" found diseased the first
therapeutic endcavurs are directed
against them
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

The craze for combinations of ma
terials is carried into clothes for Little
girls, and this model in white batist e
and serge is particularly attractive.
Serge forms the skirt. while the long
tucked waist is built up in batiSfe.
either in white or natural color. The
collar and cuffs are trimmed with Aut-
tonholed scallops. Average size re-
quires rs yard 4i-inch serge and "a
yards 36-inch batiste.
Pictorial Review Dress No. 6l3l Sizes
to IA years. Price. Is cents. Scallop
No. llssl. 81 inch wide. yards and
corners. Transfer, Is cents
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12

Matching in color the sands of the
beach. was costume worn at Atlantic
City by recent arrival at the MARI
borough Blenheim.
While taking the air on the board
walk the afternoon of her arrival. this
lady wore a frock like that depicted
tan color and of a smooth cloth
There was a series of four full founceS
that gave the essential effect of width
and flare. without any of the clumsy
many Of the new models
The bodice was an odd combination
of the basque of last year and the
blouse of today. At the back there
was a ripple through the hem, which
gave il a coat suggestion. The 'front.'
boasts of a wrinkled waistcoat of taft
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
TOMORROW'S MENU.

AS soon a. T." tarts and cheese cakes
, made their appearance. 10 quilted his
scat and t "'d aioof. "-Ma"aul~y, His
tory of E.c.aI.:.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-04-12
Barking, Barking, Everywhere,
And Not Dog in Sight at
Old Walker-Hughes Market

But today
there will be
l2S different
breeds Of dog
from kennels
in New York,
Baltimore,
Philadelphia
and
Washington
for you to
inspect.
Don't pity the
poordogs who
have travelled
SO far. They
enjoy it and
they get better
treatment
than most
babies.
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RHE ST.
Erl,r. Afui.S
lie 'a-r~
q lid r..
linIe~ Co.,