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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
TODAY'S HOUSEHOLD
AFFAIRS.
By MARY LEE.
Keeping a Card Index.

Isn't it too bad that the word eff
cheney has been so overworked?' asked
Mrs. Happy Homemaker. ut has such
a nice, clean, industrious sound; but
nowadays if We proclaim 1t people look
at us with a gloomy eye. as much as to
say, I suspected it all the time isn't
it too bad?' I am going to keep on
with the principle, though, even II
don't name it.
For instance, 1 would not give up
my card catalogue system for any
thing. All the libraries and big busi,
ness houses and hotels use this method
tail; so in this highly specialized FAC
tory of mine (the factory of human
life and happiness) 1 have naturally
adopted it,
Simple and inexpensive.
MY equipment is very simple. Here
it is:
"A pasteboard box about sixteen
inches long. This holds 100 cards OF
the standard size. The cards come
alphabetically arranged. the little indl-
eating letters sticking up denoting di-
visions. Once a month l go over my
plant to see what repairs and replen-
ishments are necessary. Today the task
has been longer, for 1 have been max
ing entries about the condition of the
summer things, which are all packed
away now, so that I may have them for
reference next spring.
For instance l know that the ere
tonne summer curtains in the library
are faded past hope after this last
washing, and that I must get new
ones; that the furniture covers on the
couch and the big crown chair have
been mended for the last time.
Then. for immediate attention, ]
must get new asbestos mats for the
oven, and. alas, a new waffle iron, l
just love that old waffle iron. 1t has
served long and faithfully with the
most wonderful waffies, but it has at
last succumbed.
In Operation.
Il jot down all these items; then be-
take myself to my card index box.
turn to &C.; under curtains 1 find the
number of yards required for each cur
tain in the house. the kind Of material
and cost. when and where purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

At the bottom of the card make q
note in pencil, which can be easily
erased. concerning the condition Of the
past seasons curtain supply. You see.
have here. All winter curtains In good
repair l erase that and write. Sum-
mer library curtains worn out: all other
summer curtains in good condition
Further on under C I find covers:
make a note here, Have covers for
couch and chair made in February
This is the time you can get covering
material the cheapest. as there are
sales in cretonnes and heavy materials
for making furniture covers about that
time.
Under X l find kitchen. and here I
| have made a grand subdivision and
! given kitchen an alphabet all to itself
as there are so many requirements in
that department look for w in that
alphabet, and find all that l want to
know about my waffle iron. when !
bought it. where and the price paid.
Now. don't you think this method a
time saverT'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
AMERICAN FASHIONS.

Just as quaint and picturesque as it
Is simple and becoming is the design of
this frock for a girl of from six to
fourteen years of age. This is the
gawky age with children, when it is
difficult to make any sort of dress look
we'll The surplice over the full blouse
gives a touch of charm that copceals
ungainly lines. and the full skirt, with
its loose sash girdle. is also a model
that looks we'll on little girls
Made of Powered silk for afternoon
wear, in the sketch this frock is just
as pretty if built OF cotton goods for
school or morning uses or Of some suit
able wool fabric. Take a wool fabric,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
ChoW-ChoW Recipe.

Ingredients: One peck of green TO-
matoes. one dozen green peppers. one
dozen large onions. one dozen cucumbers,
one quart green beans. Chop medium
fine and mix one teacupful of salt with
it; let stand all night. In the morning
press the brine out through the colander.
put in kettle and add two pounds of
sugar. two ounces of mustard seed, one
ounce celery seed. half gallon vinegar;
let it come to boil and cook for one
hour. then add tablespoon of tumeric;
then put in jars. boiling hot, and seal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Bobbi1s Ready to Use.

Mann people are not aware that bob
bins ready wound may be bought in
white and black, for any standard
make of machine, in sizes from so to
120. in either glace or dull finished
thread. BY the box of 200 yards the
bobbins cost a nickel. or SIS cents per
dozen boxes.
While at the notion counter, stocking
up on buttons. hooks and eyes. snaps,
waist tape. Innings, etc. be careful not
to forget several rubber corset lacers,
which are just the thing for small
brothers rompers or the bottoms of the
larger boys waists, or for the bottoms
of the fancy waists of the mother. The
metal end serves as a bodkin by which
they may be readily run through the
casing, while a double knot fastens the
ends securely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Tiles as Pattern Weights.

When all is in readiness. and the cut
ting out is imminent, after one has duly
digested the directions which seem such
maze. hunt out some old tiles to hold
down the flimsy pattern. These will be
found much handler than pins, which
tear the paper and. being so easily
moved, are much more convenient.
Their narrow length makes them adj
mira BILE for holding down small pieces,
while their weight aids in keeping the
pattern smooth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
BUSINESS WOMAN'S
LUNCH.

In the habits of eating, the business
woman is often at fault, and If she is
not nervous to begin with she often
ends by being a nervous wreck, taking
her meals when too tired, through eat
ing cold food instead of warm and
through always economizing on the
quality. The light-cold-lunch habit Is
very bad one for people who use up
their energies with absorbing indoor
labor. and if the cold lunch is eaten
alone it is still more baleful in its eff
fects.
On the other hand. if one gets a
warm. dainty meal in the middle of the
day. with little good society at the
same time. digestion is easier, the
vigor for more work kept up and the
spirits cheered as well. Many business
girls of anemic constitution require, in
fact, deal of warm food. and in order
to keep going through the long day it
is sometimes necessary to supplement the
three meals with a little o'clock bite.
Hot Drinks Excellent.
If two girls chip together" for the
cost and bother. it is a good idea to
have a bottle of fresh milk on hand
and take this warm at this hour. to-
gether with graham wafer or Saline.
But if there is nothing else on hand
glass of hot water at 4 o'clock will be
the next best substitute for food and
while resting the tired stomach, this
will do lot for beauty purposes
Concerning food itself. it is impos-
sible to set down hard and fast rules
for all constitutions. But in cases OF
nervous disorder, extreme thlnnesS ana
undue perspiration the doctors advise
discriminating foods to great extent
plenty OF sweet milk, cream and cream
cheese, eggs. raw and boiled soft,
dainty meats. plenty of fresh vegeta-
bles, rice, tapioca buildings. etc, and
in order that these may digest well
there is always a word for the crisp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

variety of evening gowns. Bulloz
created this original model; 1t is COPIED
in mauve velvet with pale amethyst and
white jet crystals.
The excellent note about this culrass
on a gown which is evidently INTENDED
for a middle-aged woman is the pony
IN the front which admirably conceals
any undue thickness at, and below, Ine
waist. Its straight lines at the sides
aid in the concealment. Sometimes TINS
point is placed at the back, Where IL
is slightly rounded. 1t appears on vel
vet street frocks as well as on dance
gowns for figures so slim that no CON-
ceaiment is needed.
When metal cloth is used Tor inese
,.uirasses the edges are often outlined
with a narrow vine of brilliants. Too
heavy a band would put the gown IN
the footlight class. 1t would be lar
too gIittering for the drawing room;
Again, such a bodice is thinly yelled
with family colored tulle, which gives
the best effect of all, probably.
Quantities of Crystals.
Whenever in doubt about trimming
use crystals, seems to be the advice
given to our dressmakers by the Paris
designers. We are not loath to accept
II nav. to rush headlong into 1t, for
we have always shown strong lean
ing toward glittering baupies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

THE SMART SCRPLICE COLLAR.
for instance, and make "A .surplice and
belt and hem of Il plain color. Wouldn't
that look smart? Or add a fold above
the hem and see how pretty the combi-
nation Will appear.
Advantage may be taken of the pres
ent fashion for making dresses of ere
tonne. for these frocks are very pretty.
stand the hardest kind OF wear and
wash well. II good quality is pur
chased and a restraining hand is laid
on the washing soda.
Both khaki and Bingham would make
up well In this pattern. with a con-
trasting surplice collar and belt. Long
4leeves are preferable for a school or
outdoor frock. and the shorter sleeves
Gor an indoor dress for visiting and
entertaining purposes.
To obtain this pattern. which comes
In five sizes. from six 10 fourteen years.
mail Ia cents to Lucille Gordon, care
this newspaper. Be sure to state num-
Der and size wanted. and give your
name and address. Questions about
these patterns will be. answered II
stamps are inciosed.
Tricorne and bicorne hats are always
chic, and every season brings them
with some slight variation.
The new tinsel broche silks are
gorgeous even when they are in som
Der black and gold and silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

green salad. dressed with olive oil, salt
pepper and lemon juice
If it agrees with the stomach mayon-
raise is also excellent. almost bread
and meat in its nourishing qualities. in
fact. and salad of tomatoes and let
tuce. dressed plentifully in this man.
ner, will make an excellent luncheon
for the girl who finds herself in need
of piquant dish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Nothing more becoming than the
complexion veil has ever been dis
covered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
TO MAKE|
HAIR ATTRACTIVE
Ladies May Add to Their APP
pearance With Little Trouble

( Ladies who find trouble in properly
or attractively arranging and dressing
J their hair should try using little
Parision Sage twice daily for while
and note the remarkable Improvement.
Partisan Sage. which can be obtained
{ from any of O'Donnelrs Drug Stores
( or any drug counter. makes the hair
( soft, lustrous. fluffy and wavy, takes
I out the dull. lifeless appearance. dis
J solves the dandruff and stimulates the
} hair roots into healthy normal action.
\ Instead of merely sprinkling the hair.
it should be rubbed right into the scalp
with the finger tips. Partisan Sage is
( a delightful treatment for both hair
and scalp. cannot possibly injure
the hair and is very inexpensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Some of the new hats. with their
soft velvet crowns. have a distinct
"Reminiscences of the beefeater and the
tam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
CUIRAss BODICE GAINS IN PRESTIGE.
BY ANNE RITTENHoUSE.

Speciaf Correspondence of The star
NEW YORK, October 1S.-There is
sigh of relief over the land of womer
at the growing evidence that the
straight cuirass bodice is to be accept
ed in all quarters fas of equal fashion
with the bodice that has normal waist
line, slightly decreased in size over
what it was.
There was defiance everywhere
against small waist No one wanted
it, not even those slim young things
who had no curves, in or out 1t mean'
too much alteration. We were willing
to have slightly pinched-in erect JUST
above the beginning of the hips, II
fashion insisted on that. but the round
ed bust the high darts, the little waist
were far too many new features ana
tomically speaking, to launch among
women who had cultivated straight
front for dozen years
Curves Repressed.
We may be tending toward an entire
change of figure. The corset people
think so, but it must come very Slowly
1t is a revolution that cannot be pro-
jected in Il month. Nature yields Sooo
deal to our wishes, but the woman over
FORTY who has allowed her figure to eN-
pand under the genial laxity OF fashloh
in respect to size, cannot, suduehiS'
crush in her ribs.
Evidently there is no need for actua.
alarm, except as ii concerns the lu'ui &
for fashion beams roSlly upon tne me-
dieyal garment known as the culTass'
IL is so straight in its line that IL re-
presses whatever curve there is TO the
bust and INDUCES the waist in its com
fort All the coats for suits nave thls
straight line, even when there is loose
belt but il was in the one-plece 1rock
and the separate blouse that the trou-
HE cropped up ABOUT decreasing 'he
size of the belt.
The cuiraSs effect. which businesses
the trouble is worked out on variety
of simple frocks that are to be USED 1or
the house and also under-coats, ana II
is introduced in the most expensive of
evening gowns.
Like Glittering Armor.
1t is a fancy OF fashion to often
make these medieval bodices OF glitter
ing stuff that they may somewhat re-
serable, possibly, their forebears Metal
cloth is favored, and a combination of
CRYSTALS worked in pattern on net En-
broidery done on satin or silk is an
other way of producing brilliant eff
feet
The bodice in the sketch is made of
Jet and brilliants and placed above a
black velvet skirt which mas panel
of-those crystals down the front The
shoulder straps are of black tulle with
a running pattern of crystals The Dig
nifty OF this gown is heightened by the
regulation train, a feature which, for
tunately, is making its appearance on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Leather belts appliqued with leather
of a different color are Paris novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Tricorne and bicorne hats are always
chic, and every season brings them
with some slight variation.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-03

less at lunch than we do-sometimec
not at all"
Then she was asked two ques-
tions-and the real story came.
you have $1.15 left for clothes,
shoes, amusements and everything
else-is that right?" was the first.
"Why-yes. Sometimes, not that
much-from my wages"
How then do you dress and pro-
vide everything on $1.15 a week."
came the second question.
'T-I can't. It isn't enough, of
course. But then I manage to get
the money. You know" she
blushed and stopped.
If this girl still works in the mail
order house how much has she been
able to save to buy stock when Mrs.
Wards swell scheme is started?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-03
BULLETIN SAYS LOOP STORES
ARE OVERcROWDING

Overcrowding and fire panic dan
gers in the big stores of the loop are
discussed in the Northwest Side
Commercial assn bulletin this week.
Circuses, shows of 'the funnies" and
other attractions advertised to draw
children downtown results during the
present shopping season in "crowding
at least one hundred times greater
than city authorities will permit of in
the ordinary small moving picture
houses in any part of the CITY,"
Every year during the holiday
rush, it is stated, convenient and
obliging officers of the building de-
partment permit of undue and GRIM
inal crowding in the large department
stores on State street. We remember
one instance in the past three years
where store erected wooden ascend
ing benches where children by the
thousands were crowded together to
see a f1imsy embarrassing show.
Will we have to anticipate another
horrible example as was witnessed in
the Iroquois theater holocaust"
-O-O-
The $4,000 inhabitants credited to
Dawson City, Alaska, during the
height of the 1898 gold rush have
now dWindled to 1000.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-03
ARE THEY IN POSITION TO BUY?
THAT'S A FAIR QUESTION


Mrs. Elizabeth J. Ward doped out
a plan to sell part of her 60,380
shares in the Ward mail order house
to her employees. She just went to
court for permission to do this; the
old mans will says it can't be done.
Just one point Mrs. Ward in her
hustle to get to this reception and
that dance forgot. How many of
her employees are making enough
money to invest in stock?
Has the charitable old lady slipped
upon the facts that the senate vice
commission dug up in 1913? Mont
gomery Ward & Co. was shown up
along with the rest of the mail order,
department store and factory bunch
as payers of wages far too low. And
low wages, it was proved, send many
of our girls to disease and shame on
the streets at night.
How many of the thousands who
punch the clock at the big mail or
der house will be able to buy stock
from Mrs. Ward if her suit in court
to permit this is successful
Surely it's not the girl who came
over to The Day Book Office in
March, 1913, and told what she did
with So that she got at Montgomery
Wards every week, when she was
well enough to work. She said:
81 pay 81 for my room; that's the
lowest a girl can pay and still live
respectfully My breakfast is always
the same coffee and roIls-and it
costs 10 cents each morning. spend
from 15 to II cents for my lunch;
supper l pay 25 cents for.
my laundry, when have enough !
to pay for it, costs rs cents a week. |
That's the very cheapest With 80 |
cents every week spent for carfare
to work, the total for these things is |
S6.85.
THAT'S more than most girls have |
to spend for these things, you know
--,o-Iz I do
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-13
ENTIRE CITY
ORGANIZED

The Equal Suffrage league OF
Wayne County hsb every ward In
the city organised with . chairman
and subcommittee In each. II IL
CLAIMING . straw vote In the wards
which Will show the attitude OF both
men and women toward the suffrage
question. Aldermen of the various
wards win be personally inter-
viewed.
A meeting especially fer business
women was held In headquarters.
No. 135 Farmtr-st.. Tuesday evening.
at which q Business woman's league
was formed. the special object Of
this league being to bring pressure
upon business men. Miss Lillian
Corn was elected chairman and Miss
Edna Bautel. secretary.
At the regular weekly meeting,
Wednesday afternoon, In headquar-
ters, the ID. u. r. purchase plan is
to be discussed by Paul Weadock
aud Frederick Ingram. After this
representatives from the first con-
gressional district will discuss fur
ther plans for work on congress
sional lines.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-13
WYANDOTTE
COUPLE WE'D

wYANDOTTE. Oct. lS.-Villiam
Altman and Miss Annie Enstep, both
prominent yonng people OF Wyan'
dotte. were united in marriage al
the Presbyterian manse, Tuesday.
Oct. IL. by the Rev. Mayson II.
Sewell. in the presence OF a large
number OF their friends and rela'
tivss
The bride wore a blue crepe de
chene dress, and carried bridal
roses. The bridesmaid Was dressed
in pink crepe de chene, and also
carried bridal roses and carnations.
The bride was attended by Miss
Ida Shultz, and the bridegroom by
his brother. Thomas Altman. They
motored 10 Detroit. after which
they returned 70 the brides home
where reception was held. The
bride received many presents. They
will take up their abode in wyan-
dotte
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-13
WYANDOTTE

The Mystic Workers of the World
will initiate number Of candidates
at meeting. Friday evening. after
which there will be a banquet.
The Junior choir of the Presbyter-
Ian church will meet In the church
for rehearsal. Friday evening. at 4
o'clock.
81. Patricks high school football
team defeated Wyandotte high Re-
serves by the score OF 1870. Tuesday
afternoon. in Alkal park. Denman
starred for the paroc hials while
Tucker and Oulette did the brilliant
work for wyandotte.. Edwards.
quarterback OF the RESERVES. made n
E0-yarf run. but was disqualified.
Both hrst and second teams OF the
w n X. will practice In -Alkali park.
Wednesday afternoon. at 2 o'clock.
The l. G. n \. will meet In the G..
" Y \ hall. Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Robert rlemsnts. Nine-st. a
newly wed. was given pleasant
surprise by number OF young
tables. IN her home. "Wednesday eve
ming
The .Bunso club will meet with
Mrs. John Bohm.
Jas. Canadian will return from Gin
ci~~ = Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Peter Schartz was first prize
wiuner AZ "a pedro party held In the
home Of Mrs. Harry Mehlhose. Oak
st. Tuesday evening. The other
winners wereq Mrs. q. Mehlhose.
Mrs. John Brohi Mrs. John Balm.
Fourth-st.. will entertain the ciuo
The Degree Of Honor will hold a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-13
ROMANCE OF TWO
CONTINENTS ENDS
IN DIVORCE SUIT

A romance that extended over two
continents has been submitted to
the Wayne circuit court for DISPOSE
ton in the shape OF a suit for d.
rorce. nled Monday. by Mrs. Eva
Lapides.
According to the bill. Mrs LApi-
dies married when she was Is years
old. In the village Of Kilesce, Rus
STA. Her husband. Joseph. she al
leges. took her to Odessa. where he
lived gay life. inviting her to Join
with him In his excursions into the
night life Of the city. She ned back
to her family. and was divorced
when she was II years old.
Lapides went to Chicago, and
there wrote his former wife. beg
ging her to come to America, to
start life anew with him. She came
to America. A ceremony was per.
formed In Chicago and she alleges
that she has learned II was q mock
cry. The couple came to Detroit,
where they separated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-10-13
YPSILANTI

The Normal Civic league 10 main
tanning daily calendar which Is NIL
ing every need Of publicity for the
the heretofore custom OF distigurine
the halls with q confused tumble OF
glazing end inartfstic pcsters.t
Mis-. I;st-lle. In wcing has charge
OF Bible study class which meets
j.. tx. Lamb has purchased the Ellis
property In the, MseCormack subdi-
rhosnix lodge. No. Is. F. and A. NJ.
~iii sonfs. The H. ~ degree Tuesday
The annual W. c. T. U. rally day
VIII be observed Oct. 10 IN the par
iors OF the n. T. church.
ton sunday morning. Oct. -. by supi.
A. "A: Parsons. of the Methodist Epis-
copal Sunday school. when a child's
church service Will be inaugurated
grown-ups. but In ths basement OF
the church Competent leaders are
being engaged who will be able to
preach a chiid's sermon. The little
people are TO be ushers. and in fact
the upstairs service will DE repeated
below Too much cannot be said
about Ar. Parsons, who is giving so
much OF hts time In the cause Of the
membership up from about 509 TO the
splendid number OF ISL. The school,
is Graded according TO the city school
of standards and the faculty Is sec
end To none
a township sunday school institute
viii be held Tuesday, Oct ~. in VIII
lis, with DR. a. III. Leeson and Supt-
A. A Parsons. OF the NJ. r. church
and sunday school. as speakers.
The Parish Aid society and Choir
chapter of 81. Luke's church VIII hold
a joint meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Oct. ls. in the church house.
The following program will be car
ricd out Oct. 80 by the Ips.lanti
study club: Legislative report. state
report; what the medical
world IS doing, Mrs; strieklar. OF
the Normal faculty. The hostess will
be Mrs. c. II. Elliott OF No. soe North
Normal-St.
IRE program for the YpsiIanti wo-
mans club. which meets on the same
day. but az the Literary club house.
will be ms follows: Paper. south
America. a continent of opportunity"
Mrs 8 \. Wizard. N map talk on.
south America" Mrs r. @. Hutton.
a report OF the legislative commit
tee.
Mrs. Charles d Price will be host
To The story Creek Methodist Epis-
copal Ladies' Aid society. Thursday.
oct 81. AT dinner.
Mrs. W. j. strang has offered the
use OF her fine large home 20 the
Free Church Aid society for Thurs
day. Oct u.
Dr.. 5. n. Laird. OF the Normal fac
ulty has been secured as speaker for
the rally or The W. g. r. T.. on Tues
day oct. ~. in the Methodist Epls
copal church, and ne has chosen as
cleney.' Refreshments are 70 bs
--erv44 aHa program OF musical
numbers with he given.