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Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Smart Dressing Not as Difficult as 1t
Was Only a Few Short Years
Ago.

There was a time when it was far
more difficult to look smartly dressed
than it is today. That was the time
when we wore separate belts, when
there was dress braid on our skirts,
when we wore separate neckwear. We
had to be careful that the braid on our
skirts didn't become ripped, to hang
in loops of untidiness. We had to see
to it that the belt of our skirt didn't
sag We had to see to it that the
leather belt we wore exactly conceded
with the skirt belt We had to see to
1t that the ribbon or muslin collar we
wore exactly made connections with
the blouse beneath it. Yes, those were,
indeed, difficult days.
Today neatness counts as much as
ever, but there are not so many pit
falls for the woman who would be
neat.
Neatness of footgear counts more
than ever before. The shoes must be
spotless, well polished and in good re-
pair. Heels that slant are an outrage
on good dressing; moreover, they are
decidedly unhealthful.
It goes without saying that the hair
must be neat. A hair net sometimes
produces stiff effect but that is bet
ter than a sloppy one. So choose the
hair net in windy weather, and learn
to adjust it becomingly This year,
when our milliners tell us to wear our
hats straight on the head. neither
tipped to left or right, neat hair is
more than ever essential.
Immaculate gloves count for much
in producing a smart appearance.
Soiled gloves, ripped gloves or worn
gloves are disgrace. Nowadays, when
washable gloves can be bought at al
most any price, it is possible for every
body to have clean gloves. The cotton
ones, if clean, always look well-in-
finitely better than soiled kid ones
And a stitch now and then will keep
gloves always we'll mended.
Then there is the handbag. In this
case, the more you pay, the better, for
an expensive handbag outwears two
cheaper ones, and looks better the last
day it is carried than the cheap one
does after the first few weeks.
There are little details. like the
handkerchief, which should always be
sheer and snow white, that count
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
All Goods Frozen.

The markets of Irkutsk, in Siberia,
are an interesting sight, for the prod
ucts offered for sale are in most cases
frozen solid Fish are piled up in
stacks like so much cordwood, and
meat likewise All kinds of fowl are
similarly frozen and piled up. Some
animals brought into the market
whole are propped up on their legs,
and have the appearance of being actu-
ally alive, and as one goes through the
markets one seems to be surrounded
by living pigs, sheep, oxen and fowls
standing up. But, stranger yet, even
the liquids are frozen solid and sold in
blocks Milk is frozen into block in
this way and with a string or stick
frozen into or projecting from it. This,
it is said, is for the convenience of the
purchaser, who is thus enabled to car
ry his milk by the string or stick-han-
die.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Home I0lDn
/ Y 7 Helps Y !.
WHEN PLANNING THE HOME
Some Things to Be Remembered, and
Some to Be Avoided, for the
Best Results.

If you would prevent trouble and in
convenience after you move into the
new home, observe carefully the fol
lowing "don'ts" while you are plan
ming and building:
Don't forget that a chimney gener-
ally works better when it is inclosed
all around. The bricks become more
evenly heated and the draft is strong.
er and steadier.
Don't, when planning the new home,
debate too long upon the style of the
building. The location, contour and
peculiarities of the site, as we'll as
the owners needs, will suggest the
kind Of house best adapted to it. Much
more important than choice of style
is attention to details, for the differ.
ence between an ugly house and a
beautiful one is caused almost entire.
ly by the arrangement, proportion and
color of the detailed parts.
Don't omit from the equipment of
the new home the stationary vacuum
cleaner. Cleaning house by this meth
Cd banishes the drudgery Of house.
work and leaves in its wake no germs
to breathe, nor particles of dirt and
dust to settle down again ready for
the next cleaning day.
Don't forget that the bathroom is
one of the most important rooms in
the new house. It should therefore be
most carefully planned and equipped
with fixtures which will retain their
beauty and efficiency for an age. The
cost of installation is no more nor
less than installing fixtures of an in
ferior grade.
Don't forget that the garage has ar
tistic possibilities as well as utilitar
ian purposes. This fact borne in
mind should result in building in
conspicuously and harmoniously fitted
to its surroundings.
Don't forget that an architect can
give you what you want much easier
when he knows what it is, than he can
when you do not know, yourself, what
you want.
Don't lose sight of the idea that the
new home should be an efficient do
nestle housekeeping plant, as well as
a satisfaction to the eye.
Don't overlook the convenience of
drawers that run on ball bearings for
the closets. These may add slightly
to the cost of construction, but are
desirable when drawers are long and
deep.
Don't forget, when planning the
guest room, the convenience of a
small built-in ironing board with cleo
trio iron attached. This may be 10.
Gated in the closet and so arranged as
to occupy but little space.
Don't put thresholds under the
closet doors. 1t is much easier to
sweep a closet without door thresh.
old.
Don't fail to have outside windows.
when possible, in the closets. This
for air as we'll as for sunlight, the
enemy of the moth.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
FASHION HINTS

There is nothing prettier or more
comfortable for the little girls chemi-
sette than white crepe de chine.
Checked taffeta makes a pretty
trimming for a dress of plain color.
Button trimming is in evidence on
suits and frocks.
Most utility coats are long enough
to almost cover the dress.
Entire dresses are made of silk jer-
sey for outing wear.
Many Of the new silk suits have
carefully fitted backs.
Mouse color is a soft and becoming
shade
New silks are in large and striking
checks and daring stripes.
Flannel blazer jackets are coming
into use for street wear with serge
skirts.
Many new evening dresses have
short puff sleeves.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
BEGIN HOT WATER
DRINKING IF YOU
DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisonG

II you wake up with bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; If your
head is dull or aching; If what you eat
Sours and forms gas and acid in stom-
0ch, or you are bilious, constipated,
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
3ust right, begin drinking phosphsted
hot water. Drink before breakfast, a
glass Of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate In it.
This will flush the pOisons and toxins
4rom stomach, liver, kidneys and bow
els and cleanse, sweeten and purify
the entire alimentary tract. Do your
inside bathing Immediately upon aris-
ing in the morning to wash out Of the
system all the previous days bison
GUS waste, gases and sour bile before
putting more food into the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities, get from your druggist or
storekeeper a quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate which is inexpensive
and almost tasteless, except for a
scurish tinge which is not unpleasant
Just as soap and hot water act on
che skin, cleansing, sweetening and
Ereshening, so hot water and lime
stone phosphate act on the stomach,
hver, kidneys and bowels. Men and
women who are usually constipated,
bilious, headachy or have any stomach
disorder should begin this inside bath
ing before breakfast. They are as
Gured they will become real cranks> on
Ae subject shortly.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
LATEST CORSET COVER

ribbon or shirred shoulder strap may
be fastened over the strap beneath it,
and so not allow any hint Of under
wear. There is a fight against this
type of overbodice, but while it reigns
this type of corset cover is a neces-
sity, and may be worn with any other
sort of dress waist.
For nearly all styles of figures 8
yard and half will prove ample when
purchasing the fiouncing for the cor
set cover, and some figures require
less. 1t is pretty fancy, that is very
common, to make the corset cover of
some sort of crOss-barred or figured
lawn or batiste. This is much cheaper
than f1ouncing of the better class, and
can be finished at the top with mar
row beading and edge of embroidery
or lace. The top should always have
narrow edge, because it would 9th
erwise spoil the fiat appearance of
the waist worn over it.
This new wide skirt is adorned with
an embroidered f1ouncing and bead
ing to match the beading that con-
meets corset cover and skirt. The
same design is good for the Dolly
Warden sateen and silk underskirts
that are now in vogue. and these
skirts are finished with flounces Of
material that often contrasts in color
and figure, and all are edged with
ruching, little ruftles or cordings. 1t
is a fancy to make petticoats of this
character with plain tops and flow
cred tiounces, but, however they may
be constructed, it is the fashion of the
season to have very elaborate petit
coats, often of satin with veilings Of
chiffon and ever so many furbelows
and ribbons.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Interviewing q Humorist.

Coed morning, Wagge. What's on
the carpet today?" asked Bingleton.
"Dust," said Wagge.
Clever boy! But mean what have
you on foot?"
Shoes" said Wagge, solemnly.
20, come off, Wagge. What are you
ap to these days?"
Date" sighed Wagge.
"I'll give you Just one more chance,
ycu poor Frivol, you. What are you
doing now?"
Everybody" said Wagge.
~As usual eh?" said Bingleton, as
ae showed the remains down the near
sst available coalhole.-New York
Times.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

! Yet Uncle Sam will not allow thel
| lead people into believing that they
were a part of the group of wonder
working springs that the government
| guarantees as being par excellence.
They are the flow of outlying springs
not considered of value at the time
the main group was taken over. and
probably are worth no more today,
from a medical viewpoint, than they
were at that time.
Baths for the INDECENT.
If seekers after health who journey
to the springs have not the where
withal to pay the modest fees in ef-
feet at the private bathing places.
Uncle Sam bids them welcome at his
bathing house on the hill After the
formality of certifying that they own
no property, and are possessed of less
than twenty-five dollars in cash, the
government bathhouse is open to
them. Here $500 persons were cared
for last year, taking total of 1885,
98S baths at Uncle Sans expense.
The majority of these persons had no
medical attention whatever, except the
ordinary advice given by the govern
ment employees. Yet Doctor Parks
states that 80 per cent of these people
left Hot Springs cured of their af-
fictions, which in the majority OF
1In in, TO rio G
forms
1t naturally is to be supposed that
out Of this large number of people
there were few who were not en-
titled to partake of Uncle Sans
bounty 1t should be expected that
among the 100000 annual visitors to
the resort there would be many with
the saving instinct The employees
of the bathhouse, for instance, say
they never could have believed there
were so many people in the world
with only $24 if they had not heard
the statements made under oath.
Uncle Sam, however. is jealous OF
this water, and while he gives it free
ly, he hates to have it taken away
from him under false pretenses. If at
any time case looks suspicious. he
thinks nothing Of shipping an inspec-
tor half way across the continent to
secure the facts. Only last winter the
conversation of man at his modest
boarding house did not chime har-
moniously with his appearance in the
water line" at the government bath
house An inspector was sent up into
Michigan, and visited the little town
from which the man had registered.
When he returned he announced that
the "indigent" owned four farms in
his home county, and had mortgages
on most of the others. 1t cost that
man nearly one thousand dollars for
the baths he had taken, and only his
old soldier record saved him from
having a trip to a federal peniten-
tiary in addition.
The record of Hot Springs as a
fountain Of youth is long and hon
Orable one, yet the strange part OF
it all Is that no one has ever been able
to discover what is the property of
the waters that effects the cures.
Away back in the early days, accord
ing to traditions, which are connect
ed with all places of this kind, the
Indians ascribed the power to Mani
tou, the Great Father
Now there is a plan, backed by east
ern capital, to erect at Hot Springs
the largest sanitarium in the world.
Already options have been secured on
ten acres of property lying in the heart
of the city nearly opposite the reser-
vatiOn.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
are pale gray and light tan. For trav-
cling and other dust-gaining trips, one
may get fabric gloves in dark tan,
dull brown and dark gray.
Hints About Wells.

Pale gray wells are very smart, but
should be avoided by women with col
orless skins. Brown wells are uni
versally becoming except when the
hair is very gray. Most becoming of
all is the white veil with black hand.
run threads or a small black leaf de-
sign. These may be had in octagon
and open lattice mesh, and with mar
row border patterns.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

|
year, possibly; not next year
either, as it looks now. No,
nor Baden Baden nor any
other of the famous European spas.
But there is still the Arkansas Hot
| Springs-now owned by Uncle Sam
and because of the European situation
it's likely to have a big boom, cor
| respondent of the Philadelphia Record
writes.
The water is there million gal
Ions day, so pure that chemical
analysis shows but a faint trace of
mineral, and the 42 springs are all
hot Not a drop of this water is sold.
From the various springs one may
drink 1t by the cup and carry it away
by the gallon. In the lighthouses one
may soak in it by the hour, at cost
within the reach Of every purse.
This statement is made because
there are "a private lighthouses, and
the large government bathhouse for
the INDECENT In the private bath
houses, which cost from $4,000 to
100000, the government regulates the
price, making allowance for the sum
invested, the cost of maintenance, etc.
The average price for a course of 21
baths is around eight dollars, and then
there is the fee for attendants, also
regulated by the government.
Everything is under government con
trol-the water, the lighthouses, the at
tendants and the physicians. Many OF
the lighthouses are on government
property, that part of the reservation
facing Central avenue, and known as
"Bathhouse row" The occupants of
these plots have no leases and pay no
ground rent. They are there because
the government allows them there.
and can be closed up in ten minutes If
their behavior is not all it should be.
The attendants are all negroes, and
none of them can get a job in a bath
house without his or her little GER
tificate bearing the signature Of Doc
tor Parks. representing the depart
ment of the interior.
Physicians Must Qualify.
The physicians, as the result OF
some high-handed robbery by quacks
in the old "wide-open' days when Hot
Springs was about as wicked a spot
as could be found on the map, have
to qualify before a federal medical
board before they are allowed to pre-
scribe the waters and baths. Any pa
tient being treated by physician who
has not so qualified will not be re-
ceived at any of the lighthouses, for
the bathhouse so offending could no
longer rent" water from Uncle Sam.
This term may seem trifle odd to
one not knowing the conditions at Hot
Springs, but it exactly describes the
situation The bathhouse owner rents
the water, paying $50 per annum for
the water for each tub in his bath
house. This water belongs to the
government, and is under government
supervision in the pipes, in the tubs
and until it passes out through the
sewer connections.
A larger sum, to be estimated only
through the imagination in fact, could
be realized if the government would
allow the waters to be exploited COM
mercially Vast sums have been Of
fered for the bOttling and shipping
privileges, and while the water doubt
less could be sent to the ends of the
earth in perfect condition, Uncle Sam
will not allow any such experiments
There are in the valley half dozen
springs, privately owned whose wa
ters are known throughout the coun-
try. One Of these has a great reputa-
tion as a cure for Brights disease.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

so many frogs in his neck and he likes
the water and carries a toy balloon
in his stomach to keep from sinking
the duck has only two legs and they
are set so far back on his running
gears by nature that they come pretty
near missing his body some ducks
when they get big curls on their tails
are called brakes and don't have to
set or hatch but just loaf and go swim
ming and eat everything in sight if
we're to be a duck I would rather be a
drake they have wide bill they
use it for a spade they walk like a
drunk man they bounce and bump
about from side to side if you scare
them they will flap their wings and
try to make pass at singing.-Detroit
Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Washing spats.

White spats are only permissible as
long as they are really white. To
have them look like new again when
they have become soiled, the broad
cloth variety can be washed. Use
warm water and good white soap.
Wash well. rinse, and don't wiring out
Let them hang perfectly wet, and af-
ter u few hours they will be dry.
smooth, and ready to wear.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
The Chinese Note.

Another Chinese novelty is the jade
or imitation jade bracelet used as hat
trimming. This idea was seen intro
duced on leghorn with crepe crown
The bracelet, the usual green and
white jade hoop, was suspended by
loops at the left side, and hanging
from the bracelet were five skeins Of
rope silk in bright colors.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Strenuous.

What do you mean by referring to
Virgins as an athlete? The only
game he can play is pinochle, and
you'd hardly call that an athletic
sport."
1T is the way Virgins plays it. You
ought to see him pound the table when
he trumps the other fellows ace"
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
We Won't penv II.

If we could build up solid column
of ice from the earth to the sun two
miles and half in diameter, spanning
the intervening distance of $4,000, 600
miles, and if the sun should concen-
trate its entire power upon it, it would
dissolve in a single second, according
to a calculation made by Professor
Young.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Times Have Chanoed,

"The cave-dwelIer would seize a
woman by the hair and drag her to his
home" commented the best man at the
wedding. eyes," replied Miss Cayenne
In those days hair was more natura'
and furnished reliable grip. Wash.
ington Star.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
FRANK JENKINS, Druggist,
Pilgrim, Texas.
November 1lth, 1915.
Prove What SWamp-ROOt Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot
de. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
mation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
rtnrea.=AdH.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
About the Duck.

A little schoolgirl in Michigan has
written the following essay on the
duck: "The duck is low. heavy-set
bird He Is a mighty poor singer hay
Ing a coarse voice caused by getting
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
INTELLIGENT DRUGGISTS
KNOW WHAT KIDNEY
MEDICINE TO USE

I have been selling DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root for six and one-half years
and my customers are always satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
garding it. l have used it for "pain in
Che back" and bottle or two put me in
good shape and made me feel fine again.
/ believe Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root will
cure any cases for which it is recommend
I'd if they are not of too long standing.
Very truly yours,
FRANK JENKINS, Druggist,
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
NEW LINES MADE NECESSARY BY
THE WIDE SKIRTS.
Design for Combination Garment That
Will Be Found to Meet all Re-
quirements Of Fashion - Sug-
qestions for Trimming.

With the incoming of wide skirts
and new bodice lines comes a neces-
sity for new lines in underskirt and
corset cover, and this design furnishes
the sort Of combination garment that
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

Heard In the Hotel Barber Shop.
Porter-Boss, you sho' am dusty.
Patron of the Hotel-All right,
George; you may brush off about ten
cents worth.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Brief Resnite.

1--WE borrowed our neighbor's pho.
nograph for this evening" Giving q
party?" mo, but by thunder I'm go.
ing to have one quiet evening at home
this year"
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

VOIII01IIaEIOII 7 ~ItINOtIE TOT IVOV7 NO7VTlS'
meets the requirements of both. The
broad band that does not come up to
the arms, which furnishes all the bod
ice of many evening frocks, and with
a strap across the shoulder to hold it
in place, can be worn over this type
of corset cover, where the jeweled or
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
NEATNESS EASY TO ATTAIN

quite as much as some of the bigger
things in giving the impression of
smartness which the modern woman
aims to attain.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

The uses of whale oil are more nu-
merous at the present time than ever
before.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

A wise man will always agree with
his wife rather than waste time argu-
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

She is wise woman who can laugh
or cry just at the psychological mo
ment.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06
Suitable.

Il want to sweep the cobwebs from
my brain"
'Why not use a vacuum cIeaner?"
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

There were female matchmakers
thousands of years before matches
were invented.
Middletown transcript., 1916-05-06

Spain is credited with supplying
more than three-quarters of the
worlds olive oil.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-12
DrN, HOarse or Painful
Coughs Quickly
Ended
Homemade Remedy that Saves
You e2-Do~s the work
Thoroughly.

The prompt and positive action OF this
simple inexpensive home made remedy in
quickly healing the inlamcd ar swollen
membranes OF the throat, chest or bron.
chial tubes and breaking M tight
coughs, has caused IL TO be- used in more
homes than any other cough remedy.
Under it's healing, soothing influence,
chest soreness goes, phlcpm lnosens,
breathing becomes easier, tickling IN
throat stops and YOU ret good night \
restful sleep. The usual throat and
chest colds are conquered by II in p
hours or less Nothing better for hrou.
chitis, hoarscncss, Group, whooplng
cough, bronchial asthma or winter
coughs
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour 2ia ounces Of Pincx $50 ccnts
worth, into a pint bottle and MI the
bottle with plain grnnulated sugar syrup
and shake thoroughly. You then have
2 full pint-s family supply-of II much
better cough syrup than You could buy
ready.made for 81 so Keeps perfectly
and children love its pleasant taste.
Pinei is q special and highly concCn.
trated compound Of genuine Norway
nine extract, combined with guaiacol
and Ia known the world over for ita
promptncss, ease and certainty In over.
coming stubborn coughs and chest colds.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "2la ounces Of Pincx" with
full directions, and don't accept any.
thing else Guaranteed 10 give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly refunded,
The Pinex Co., Fl Wayne, Ind ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-12

A close-by shop shows the sign below.
1t is a sure-sign that you will get the fresh
est, richest finest ready-baked goodies
there!
They are delivered every day-so
bound to be fresh. And are made of tested
rich and pure ingredients baked by
white-clad experts-in spic and span
bake-shop.
Your folks won't know the difference
between these bakery goodies and the
home-baked kind You will like them as
we'll yourself. Find out-order some to-
day-from the close-by shop.