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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
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ffAA AY suggest to my fellow eeINl readers what l think is
 " a good plan? Make scrap
 book of the Corner. have
 noticed that several shut-ins have written requesting cards. etc. Now, my plan is to write and get their ad dresses, and then paste the address in the scrapbook under the request. Many times we cannot send what Is asked for, b 1 how often does the very thing wished turn up later. I hope few readers will try this plan. for I am sure they will like it. This ta the first time I have written to the Corner, but I hope you will use my sug- gestion, for am sure it will be of help to some of the others. READER"
 Come again early and often if you have more such useful and practical sugges- tions as this. I may add that the keeping of such a scrapbook would be valuable in more ways than one. It would enable the one who has 1t to give freely from time to time as she has opportunity with out having to write again for the name of some one who might be helped by her gifts, and it would also simplify my work ir the line of repeating addresses. would like to know if any one else has tried this plan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Wants to Earn Pin Money.

Can you tell me or can some of the Cornerites advise me as to any way to make some pin money by writing edi- tordals for the papers. or will you offer suggestions of any way of money making at home? I have had good education, but am now located where it is of no avail. ] can do embroidery, tatting, and cro- cheting of all kinds. How can I get or- ders for such work? Let me send in a little contribution in the shape of recipe for gingerbread. which is both cheap and good Stir one cup of molasses and ono teaspoon of baking soda together; then add one we'll beaten egg. half a teaspoon of salt. one large teaspoon of ginger. half cup of lard or shortening of any kind. two and half cups of four and, last of all, one cup of boiling water. Pour into . greased pan and bake for about twenty five minutes. MRS. F. D. D.
 I wish I could help you with some valu- able advice about making money at home and I will gladly give your address to any one who has suggestions to offer. So far as the writing of editorials is con cerned. that is done by those retained on the staff of the paper and is rarely put into the hands of outsiders. I do not know if paragraphs of news such as you refer to are required on the paper you mention; your best plan would be to write and inquire, inclosing stamp for reply. I have nothing at all to do with that section of the paper. So far as your fancy work h concerned. it might be worth while to enter it at woman's exchange and see if you cannot make little in that way, or
 secure a clientele from among friends and acquaintances. have known of women who earned a neat sum by making certain things. like baby blankets, little jackets or sweaters. caps for babies and tor old ladies. and similar special articles for which the makers won reputation-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

ever been entertained was much inter- ested to observe that no cloths covering the entire table were used. even at din- ner. In place of the stereotyped cloth were beautiful drawnwork centerpiecas and place doilies. Few of us can indulge in such expensive napery for daily serv- ice, but simple substitutes may be em- ployed and the gain in appearance as well as the saving in washing is immense.
 For example, the baby upsets his mug of milk and the dolly at his place Is drenched, even though you check the flood before 1t does more than moisten the edge of the centerpiece. What is 1t in the way of work to throw the dolly into basin of water and rub it out when you wash the dishes. pressing 1t off with an Iron? It does not take two minutes all told. Even if the centerpiece has been dampened the edge can be rinsed out and pressed smooth. Compare this with the extra work that would be yours if the tablecloth had been flooded.
 More than this. the tablecloth is by way of getting more spots than the dolly. because 1t covers the entire table. When drop of fluid or a bit of food falls on the bare board 1t is easily wiped off; If it lands on the tableeloth it makes mark which must either be concealed by mat or by an arrangement of dishes ' setting the table to humor the spots.' heard a woman call this once-or left to offend the eye until the cloth goes into the tub. Only now and then can a spot be washed out in such a way that the trace of 1t Is not visible.
 So dismiss voIr fahleclotha exconA for dinners on special occasion and resort to the centerpiece and doilies. When you do use a tablecloth, never shake it--brush off the crumbs and fold the cloth in the same creases in which 1t was ironed This will prevent the tumbled and untidy look which is so unpleasant.
 Next. as to your silver. Never have seen any reason for having 1t dull or dingy. In the first place. silver should always be washed in water which is all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

milk over the fire until this is well thick ened Boil up for a minute and make sure it is free from Jumps. Take from the fire and pour upon three eggs which have been beaten light with half a cup oe powdered sugar. put over the fire again. and stir until the eggs arc creamy color
 but not long enough to risk curdling; take off the stove, flavor to taste with vanilla. and set aside to become entirely cold be- fore using the mixture as a filling for tho puffs. l can recommend puffs made by this recipe as delicious. It sounds trife expensive, but it must be made at a time of year when eggs are not high priced. If any one can supply directions which will bring as fine a result at less cost snail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Offers an Air Cushion.

"I saw in the Helping Hand Corner that Mrs. c. P. ". wished an air cushion. have one and would be so glad to give it to her. MRS. F. B. w
 Mrs. c. P. W. has already been sup- piled with the air cushion she asked for and so I print this letter here, confident that some other sufferer will see 1t and be glad to avail herself of the kindly offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Babv Needs q Carriage.

Do you think there would be some per- longer of use? 1t doesn't matter about the condition. as could fix it up. hope you will Ind some one who does not need . buggy any longer. MRS. H. D. D.
 It hes been some weeks since wa had the pleasure Of acknowledging the receipt of a baby carriage. Some baby must have outgrown his into uselessness so far as he Is concerned, and the mother should be glad to get 1t out of the house. It could hardly be better bestowed than upon the praasnt applicant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Had an Imaginary Playmate.

|" am much interested in what you wrote about imaginary playmates. In my childhood I. too. had one, but mine was not only a playmate but helpmate. too. In the morning when was dressing she always helped me to button my shoes, pretending that my right hand was myself and my left hand some one else. I never had a name for her or him. I was never strong after had whoeping cough and so was not able to play much. but after I was nearly grown I became stronger and at IS entered a training school for nurses; when I graduated my standing was among the highest. and SO I agree with Mrs. A. M. N. that such companionship is not injurious in any way to . child's health. have little chap of my own now. who is about 3, and if he wants imaginary playmates he cer- stainly shall have them.
 MRa. L. w. M."
 The list of those who had imaginary playmates and companions grows and am glad 1t seems to be the general agree ment that no harm came to tho children who had the pleasure of such fancied associations.
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making over and summer dressmaking bear such appeals as these in mind and write to me for the full addresses of those who wish pieces for quilts? It is always a satisfaction to know that scraps and odds and ends are being of real service to some one when you can make no spe- cial use of them for yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

your work or saving money, and such hints are pretty sure to be of service to some one. I hope the gocart may be sent. The words of counsel as to the def erence and tenderness to be shown tho mother are worth remembering and putting to practical use. The bangs of parting with either father or mother are Always severe enough without making them worse by the remembrances of un- kind words or careless and inconsiderate cations
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Scraps for Quilts.

Scrdps for QuIlts.
 .s" I would be glad to get scraps for quilts. I have a worsted quilt partly made. but am now out of material I would also like pieces of calico or of gingham. Also if any one has box flower cuttings to spare they would be greatly appreciated. I also have the seeds of the umbrella tree to send in return to those who will pay postage upon them. The trees which grow from these seeds make beautiful shade. A. I. C."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Offers an Abdominal Support.

OUeIS UH (fUuOHT1tut 0uPT10Tt'
 Please send mo the address of Mrs. c. l.. D.. who wants an abdominal sup port. have one in good condition which I can send her. MRs R. M P.'
 Mrs. c. L. E. had already been supplied with such a support as she needed before this kind offer came to hard. put 1t here in the full persuasion that some one else who requires such an appliance is sure to see the chance thus presented to her and to write to me for the address of Mrs. R. M. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Song 10 Ldfayctie.

may appear to have much the nature of a sponge in absorbing and making no return for the many delightful things I receive from the Corner. May 1 urge my inexperience as housekeeper to extenu- ate in some degree the existing circum- stances Modesty forbids my offering sug- gestions to those of much greater knowl- edge and ability along these and other lines. The request wish published in the Corner is for the words and music of song dedicated to Gen. Lafayette. One stanza of 1t is something like the follow ing:
 Welcome. welcome. Lafayettei
 Thee we never can forget.
 Friend of man, we love thee yet
 MRS. w. A. E. Thank you for the pleasant things you say about the Corner. do not feej, how ever. that your lack of experience excuses you from contributing suggestions. My own observation has led me to believe that the young housekeeper often dis covers novelties just because of her in- experience which are not perceived by the older woman who has come to the point where she takes many details for granted and does not look for methods of changing them. do not know the song to Lafayette, but I have no doubt some of the Cornerites are familiar with 1t and will either be able to give 1t to you or to tell you where to procure 1t. I will supply your address to any one who asks for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
Wants Collopsiblc Cocort.

I am expecting to be confined in a month or 10 and would much appreciate the gift of . eallapsibls gocart from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-11

Many a big business has been built up from just such small beginnings It will give me pleasure to print here sugges- tions which may be of value to other home workers as well as yourself
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23

poration sends them In six thrilling
reels to the Palace theatre for We'd
nesday and Thursday. Every view
shown was taken at the German bat
tie front In Belgium. East Prussia or
Poland. or was made In camps and
hospitals back Of the line.
Kaiser Wilhelm gave his approval
to the making of the films and the
German General Staff granted its Of
ficial permission. The exhibitors. in
return. share their gross receipts with
societies for the relief of German wild
ows and orphans OF the war. The
pictures are shown here under the
auspices of the German-American AL
lance.
The photographers accompanied
German armies into some Of the most
sanguinary struggles Of their cam.
paigns. AS a result American audi.
ences now see reproductions of the
battles of Tannenburg and Termonde
the fall Of Antwerp. the bombardment
of Osterlitz. the destruction of the
Liege and Lozion forts, ruins of beau
tiful Louvain, lighting in trenches and
in the open.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
HOW GAME OF POLO
STARTED IA EAST
Bill Bannon Claims Sport
Copied From English
Game of Pony Polo.

Bill Bannon, of Marion, who will
tend goal for the "All-Stars" and goal
tender for the Marion team In the old
league, has the following to say on
the original polo:
Perhaps it would be of interest to
some of the fans to know how and
when polo originated. Polo has been
played in the Eastern states about
thirty years and was first started by
the wealthy club men ola few cities
OF Massachusetts,. It was copied from
the English game Of pony polo. The
first clubs Of note were organized In
Newport, R. I. This was called the
Paris club and had for rival clubs
Boston and Gloucester. From these
three teams the present polo game or
1ginated. OF course as the years have
passed by the game has developed
with other pastimes and of course
great many changes In the rules have
taken place. For instance when the
game was first played there were six
men in a club and goal posts were
used instead of cages. In the old days
it was good form to have a judge at
each cage to pass upon whether a
grab was fair or not, also to referee
as at present To run the game how
ever this form of scoring was quite
complicated and cages were introduc-
ed as used today.
The first practical netting was hung
by one Mr.. Bacon and he derived a
royalty of $50 a season for the use Of
1t.
"Where we have modern stars like
Harkins, Higgins, Thompson, Quigley
and many others familiar to the polo
fans, they had such famous players
in the old days as Rivard, Stamford,
Hill, Lesley, Cotter, Pierce, Cunning
ham, and so on, perhaps as famous
then and as fast in their style of play
as our boys are today.
"Flop skates, rubber toes, fiber
pads. wide paddle sticks. masks, ETC.,
were unknown in those days"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
SEEDERS meet
WORTHY FOES
IN next GAME
Fans Anxious to See SOx
Quigley and Thompson in
Action After Long Absence
From Floor.

Some classy polo is promised to-
night at the Coliseum when the A. s.
NJ. and All-Stars clash In the first
game of series which takes in all
the representative teams in the state.
The fastest polo of the entire season
is promised the fans. Fans are bank
ing on seeing the All-Stars make a
runaway race of this game but it will
be no easy stunt for them.
A grand ovation is promised Thomp-
son and Sox Quigley when they come
out as both boys have quite a follow
ing in the city who have been aching
for a chance to see the two in action
after several years absence from the
local floor. Sox played one game here
this season with the Quigleys and his
floor work was revelation to the
fans. Thompson is said to be player
on the Lewis type and is ranked Sec
ond to none on the rush line.
For the curtain raiser the Keystones
and Kandyankles are being urged to
stage another one of their tight bat
ties but up to late hour today had
not consented to play.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
A Splendid Kidney Medicine

In the year 1901, at the age Of IL.
was a terrible sufferer Of kidney
trouble In an aggravated form. My
father sent to you for a sample bottle
OF your celebrated remedy, which he
received promptly and he began giving
me Swamp-Root Immediately. The
contents OF this one bottle relieved me
In remarkable way and three large
size bottles effected q complete cure
/ consider you SwampRoo to be a
grand medicine and ! cheerfully recon-
ment it to all sufferers of kidney trou-
bic. no matter how long standing, 40 1t
no doubt saved my life.
HENRY W. SMITH,
Sayville, N. Y.
Personally appeared before me this
Both of July. 1909, Henry w. Smith.
who subscribed the above statement
and made oath that the same is true in
substance and in fact
EDWARD FELLERATH.
Notary Public, Suffolk County, n. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
DANNY MURPHY (bottom Ief


A new spirit seems to prevade the
ranks of the Brook-feds, who are in
spring training at Browns Wells, Miss.
Lee Magee, the boy manager" has
dispelled the air of listnessness that
was the teams main characteristic in
ia, and has filled his men full of pep
and determination.
The pitching staff and the outfield
are the pride of the team. AS hurlers
Magee has Seaton, Cullop, Chappelle,
Bluejacket, Finneran. Wilson, Up
ham and LATTE Seaton should be as
powerful as ever this season and be
the mainstay of the pitching staff, as
he was last year. Tom is in good
shape and will need little work.
Bill Ppham is new to the Federal
league. He tripped over from Ro-
chester of the International league
bringing with him the reputation Of
being an iron man.
The infield has not yet been picked
and Magee says it is his one source
of worry. Hap Myers. at first base,
will probably be a fixture. At second
are the manager himself and Milton
Reed, the hurdler from the Phillies.
Magee has very good opinion Of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
Department of Public Works.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD.

Richmond, Ind, March %. 1915
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Notice is hereby given by the board
Of public works of the city OF Rich.
mond, Indiana, that sealed proposals
will be received by it, at its office, at
the hour of 10 o'clock a. m, on Mon
day. April 5, 1915, for the following de-
scribed public improvements in the
city of Richmond. as authorized by
the Improvement Resolutions named:
Improvement Resolution No. 466, 1915,
Providing for the construction of a
sewer, from Johnson street north in
North Second street, across the c. 4
O. railway tracks; also in North 4
street, from North Second to Third
street.
Improvement Resolution No. 467, 1915,
Providing for the improvement of
the intersection north of the p, c., c.
& st. L. railway tracks on North
Eighth street at a point where Wash
ington avenue and Fort Wayne avenue
intersects with North Eighth street;
by paving with brick.
All work done in the making of said
described public improvements, shall
be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Improvement Reso-
lutlOns, as numbered. and the detail
plans, profiles. drawings and specifica-
tions which are on file and may be
seen in the office of said board of pub
lie works of the city of Richmond.
The bidders. in submitting proposals
to make said described public improve
ments, must accompany each bid with
a certified check in the sum of 500. 90,
as evidence of good faith that the sue
cessful bidders will execute, within
ten days from the acceptance Of pro-
posals. contracts and bonds satisfac-
tory to the said board to do the work
of making said improvements A fail
ure of the successful bidders to enter
into such contracts and bonds upon
the acceptance of such proposals will
forfeit the checks and the sums of
money payable thereon to the city as
agreed and liquidated damages for
such failure.
The board Of public works reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
ALFRED BAVIS,
CHARLES E. MARLATT,
JOHN McMINN,
1880 Board of Public Works.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23

former Philly infielder and will see if
he can make a star second sacker out
OF him. At short AL Holt and Gag
nier are battling for the job. At third
base are the old standby, Tex West
erzil, and the rookie Edwards. The
position will go to Westerzil beyond
doubt for the simple reason that Ed
wards is too inexperienced in the
ways of the big leaguers.
Magee is proud of his outfield and
calls it the best in the league. Left
field introduces George Anderson, re-
liable and fast. Center field will find
Cooper trampling it's new green
shoots on the opening day. Cooper
is the speedy outfielder McGraw lost
by keeping him in confinement too
long. Steve Evans will tango in right
field, as usual. Evans batted 1856 last
season.
The squad is we'll provided with
catchers. Mike Simon, secured from
the st. Louis Feds, is making a hit
with Magee. Doc Watson was the
third string catcher last year, but ii
work counts for anything the doctor
will land second place on the back
stop staff this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
WILL JOIN LEAGUE

Although / may not be able to at
tend the meeting Of the Indiana state
League Thursday at Cambridge City.
you can nevertheless feel assured that
am ready to enter the league" says
Charley Becker Of the Perkins, Camp
bells Of Cincinnati. In . long distance
talk to George Brehm last night. The
matter Of forfeit money does not both.
er me In the least al the hackers Of the.
team are the right sort and will not
keep their team out OF a league such
as Is being formed on that score"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-23
.PuCkET TO MANAGE
NATCOS IN s. A. |.

Hi Pucket last night consented to
take charge of the Natcos in the s. A..
L., which is very gratifying to the
league in general. Hi had earlier in
the season announced in the sincerest
tone that he was through with man.
aging a league team, but it appears as
though the grand old game was too
much for him and he is back for keeps.
At the same time to show that he is
up in the game he put in a claim for
Hasecoster, who twirled a couple OF
games for the team last summer
claiming that he had never been re-
leased and that he wanted him on his
team this season.