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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Answers to Health
Questions

NJ. M have been troubled with q
weak bladder and an Inflammation In
the abdomen which seems to reach the
intentines. What should be done?
You should go to a good surgeon at
once. Do not postpone the visit.
p. c. H.-Piease advise how a man oan
stop the smoking habit.
First the will to stop must be invoked.
Then gum or caramel candles are to DO
chewed when the impulse to smoke ap-
pears. Slippery elm. licorice balls and Q
full stomach counterfeit the craving.
Glyccrite Of tannin may be applied to
the gums. tongue and smoke-thirsty
parts.
A.J.K.-Kindly advise a treatment for
constipation Of two years standing. 3
How is water distilled. and should II be
drunk hot or cold?
Negligence and carelessness have much
10 do with constipation. Almost every
body should rice fifteen minutes earlier
than they do In order TO visit the toilet
before or after breakfast, II there is con-
stipation and no inclination, II 10 all the
more reason to set up this anti-constipa-
ton habit. An apple. orange and figs
before bedtime and two cupfuls OF water
on waking In the morning will help
to bring results. n time is taken for 1t.
despite no desire to go. Lots Of water
before meals, fruits and bulky vege-
tables at and between meals. gymnas-
tics. outdoor games, athletics, and exer-
else. oils. fruit juices and a life In the
open are essential In the cure.
2. Water converted into steam vapor
and reconverted into water free of salts
and impurities is known as distilled
water. This may be drunk either hot or
cold. whichever way II Is more agree
able.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
WHY IT INCREASES

It has been proven by the worlds
greatest authorities that hair is bound
to grow out again coarser and sitter
when removed with pastes. rub on prep
GrGtions ana liquid limitations Of De-
Miracle, because they only remove hair
from the surface Of the skin.
Unlike such preparations DeMracle,
the original liquid hair remover, devital-
ICES hair. II does this by absorption.
therefore It attacks hair under the skin
as we'll as on the skin.
DeMracle works equally we'll for re-
moving hair from face. neck.
arms and under arms, or from limbs to
prevent 1t from showing through stock
Inss. DeMirncle never disappoints, buy
IL by name and you will get the only
depilatory that has money back guar
nntee in, each package.
In EOc $500 and 500 bottles. The
larger sizes are the most economical for
dermat ologists and large users to buy.
At ell toilet counters or direct from us.
The truth about the treatment OF SUI
psrfuous hair mailed In plain sealed en-
Co, Dept. H.. Park Ave. 4 i2sth st..
New York.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Hozp to Can Without Sugar
U. S. Department of Agriculture Gives Directions For
Evading High Cost of Syrup In Putting UP Fruit

- RUIT for use In pie or salads or
- rs stewcd fruit can be put up or
canned without the use OF any
sugar Mt all. according to the
canning specialists of the Department
OF Agriculture. They. therefore, advise
those who, because OF the high price
OF sugar. have been thinking Of reduc-
ing the amount Of fruit they put up,
to can as much of their surplus as
possible by the use of boiling water
when sugar syrup is beyond their
means.
Any fruit. they say. may be success
fully stcrilizcd and retained in the
pack by simply adding boiling water
instead of the hot syrup. The use OF
sugar. Of course, Is desirable in the
canning OF all kinds OF fruits and
makes a better and ready swcetened
PRODIGY. Moreover. most OF the fruits
when canned In water alone do not re-
tain their natural flavor. texture and
color as well as fruit put up in syrup
Fruit canned without sugar to be used
for sauces or, desserts must be sweet
ened.
Directions for Canning.
Can the product the same day It 10
picked. Gull, stem, or seed. ana clean
the fruit by placing 1t in a strainer
and pouring water over 1t until It Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Sayings of Mrs. Solomon
By HELEN ROWLAND.

THE Fool hath said in her heart:
ION. Providence. make me
clever, that 1 may delight men
with my wit and charm them
with my repartee"
The Simpleton hath said in her heart:
on, Providence. make me beautiful,
that ! may dazzle men with my glances
and blind them with my smiles!"
But the Prayer OF the Wise Damsel is
niied with humility and founded on
knowledge; and the refrain which she
chaneth Is this:
'Oh, Providence. make me SWEET!
Grant me, pray thee, Sweet
Disposition.
For, when men have wearied OF the
Cynic's brilliancy, and tired of the Tenn
peramentalist's tantrumS, and OF the
Beauty's whims, then. shall I pour oil
upon the troubled waters OF their spirits
And who Is so dearly beloved or any
man as that woman who is RELIES
from all other women?
Grant me a sweet Voice!
For. behold. a melodious murmur ana
a musical accent have more power 10
charm than curving lips and dazzling
teeth.
"Behold upon me sweet Smile!
FOR fashing eyes may draw a maRr
glances. ana flashing wit may attract
straight to the heart. and bindeIh 1,
with cords or silk.
Teach me to say Sweet things
yea, instruct me how to flatter!
For more husbands are caught with
honey and soft, soap than with the
paprika OF repartee. or the vinegar
Fill, me with humility and Ions
.For When men hava!,wandsred from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

-,HE British board OF censors re-
Gently passed letter TO an OF
L fcial OF the British government
now In the United states. con'a,n-
time which wildly illustrates the won
derful way In which London women are
helping to keep things going while thelr
men folk are at the front Here are
some excerpts from the letter:
THE householder in the suburbs hears
tho postman's morning knock, and be-
hold, the letters are delivered by posi-,
woman. The milk arrives; II Is handed
in at the loor by la latiere up TO date
Women Do Work of Streets.
The city man leaves his home after
breakfast, boards a motor bus. and gives
his penny to high booted, SLOUGH
hated lady conductor. who handlen the
bell punch as to the manner born: at
the tube station he buys a paper OF a
bookstaIl girl; purchases his ticket OF
female clerk: descends to the lower re-
gIons by grace Of lift girl or Is con-
fronted at the barrier By an amazon
who clips his ticket coolly and REGARDS
him merely as a bifurcated nonentity. Al
his destination the ticket Is collected by
a uniformed sister, and on the way he
has seen platoons OF portresses with
mops. buckets, and brooms attending 10
rowe of waiting train.
"If he keeps his eyes open he per-
oeiyes that women are taking lively
mart in the work of the war itself. They
Arrive motor cars for the minister of mu-
nitions, for high stan officers OF the war
Office itself: they have become engi-
neers. machinists and munition workers
in their thousands. Thio Is by no means
all.
Women Clerks in Banks.
Women have done much more than
invade the sphere of undignified manual
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What Women
Are Doing

Emma Benedict runs q small photo
graphic studio in n little Eastern town.
Until President Wilson issued his coll
mobilizing the militia on the Mexican
border. Hugh Wentworth. young
married man. worked for her as gen
eral assistant" Wentworth is n men-
Der of the national guard. and when
the call came II took him away. not
ONLY from his Job. but from his wife
and two babies.
Emma Benedict IL n forty-two-year-
old spinster. But
Today. and ever since the day that
Private Wentworth entrained for the
border. his wife and two babies have
lived With "daddy's" spinstcr employer
and havs been taken care Of by her.
Moreover. the young soldier has the as
surance that Emma Benedict will con-
tinue TO fake care of his little family
until he can return to his lob.
When the name OF Miss Julia NJ.
Alexander was read as one OF the dele
gates to the American Bar Association
at Chicago. during recent meeting of
the State Bar Association at Wrights-
vile. Mich. there was prolonged APP
plausc from all parts of the hall I'm
whatever quarter there may be hostil-
ity to women 1T is evident that 1t
does not obtain among the lawyers Of
North Carolina" comments Everything.
Miss Alexander Is a practicing attor-
ney OF Charlotte.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Don't Use Dang srous
ptic Tablets

It is an unnecessary risk. Use the
safe antiseptic and germicide, Absor-
bine. Jr.-it kills germs quickly and
surely. without any possibility Of
harmful results; made OF pure herbs.
non poisonous. and there is no dan
ger whatever IL the children get hold
OF the bottle. 1t retains its sermi-
cidal powers even when diluted one
part of Absorbine. Jr., to 100 parts
water-and It's antiseptic powers one
part Absorbine. Jr, to 200 parts
bine, Jr., have been tested and proven
both in laboratory and actual prac-
tice. Detailed laboratory reports
mailed upon request.
Absorbine, Jr., 800 and $500 mar
bottle at druggists or postpaid.
A liberal trial bottle postpaid FOR loa
in stamps. w. F. YOUNG, p. ID. r.
AS Temple st., Springfield. Mass.
-Adyt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

me and forgotten me. when they have
prosecuted me and broken dates with
me. then shall / be able to greet them
SWEETLf when they return. And they
snail think me so noble! And they
snail not wander again.
Let me not scorn the potency OF a
sweet Sachet!
For 10. a mans eyes may turn to
FOLLOW after picture hats, and stun
ming frocks may delight his admira :
uon; but a subtle sachet clingeth to
MS memory as II sticketh to his coat
lapel; and peradventure, he shall mis-
TAKE a fascinating perfume for a fas-
'cinattng personality.
shea' above all. grant me a Sweet
For a brilliant wit may make men
smile and a brilliant complexion may
make them sigh, but an Angelic Ma.
ture maketh them SERIOUS!
Verify. verify ask not for beauty
fnor cleverness, nor brains, nor riches
nor style. nor talent, nor genius, but
only this:
Make me SWEET! And In the eve,
nt men All things else shall be added
'Selah.
(Copyright 1917
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Frozen SouGle.

, eggs.
tablespoons OF granulated sugar.
pint of cream,
dozen lady fingers. =
Beat the yolhs OF four fresh eggs
very smooth. then blend four table,
ppoonfuls OF graduated sugar, beat
ing slowly, but steadily. until the
two ingredients are thoroughly in
corporated. Dry whip one pint Of
cream. Moisten a dozen lady fingers
end cut them small and mix with
She egg. and sugar. Fold in the
cream and turn at once into Wet
ted mold Cover and pack in Ice
and salt two hours. Serve heaped
high in glass saucers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
PURGE of Spinach.

l peck Of fresh spinach.
2 tablespoons Of butter.
tablespoon OF flour.
2 tablespoons of cream or gravy.
Pepper and salt.
Take one peck OF fresh spinach. pick
off the stalks and wash It; put II into a
sapcepan and cover with cold water add
O pinch OF salt and tiny piece of soda.
Bring TO a boil quickly, keep 1t pressed
down under the water with a spoon,
When 1t boils strain 1t into a colander.
rinse with cold water. then press 1t and
rub through a coarse wire sieve or chop
II very fine. Put II into a stewpan with
sugar. two tablespoopfuls of butter a
dust OF pepper and salt, and one table
spoonful Of flour that has been passed
through sieve. Mix up we'll together
add two tablespoonful of cream or
gravy, stir TIL It boils, then use.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
The Danger of Having a
Flat Rule and Making
Snap Judgments Shown
by One Mother, Who
Turned Son Against Her
by Refusing to Hear Sim
pie Explanation.
BY LAURA CLAWSON.
tkD UT. mother. I want to tell you
how II was. Harry and
- were not really fighting. We

But my dear saw you from my
window"
Eyes. know. Mother. but we were
playing that the Germans"
my dear. do not contradict me! Go
up to your room and I will come in a
few moments" ...
Can you blame Allen. II he turns
away with q hopeless and somewhat be-
wildered expression7 It seems no In
conceivable to him that his mother will
not hear him to tho end Of his story.
will not give him a chance I'd explain
that the tussle she thought fight was
not a fight at all. but merely miniature
warfare? That Harry and he are the
best of friends, that
But what 10 the use Of trying TO ex-
plain all this to a grown-up person who.
even II she does love you. isn't quite
fart
Aliens mother has forbidden lighting
In all its forms but II she could have
been persuaded to listen long enough to
Aliens explanation. even she might have
understood the distinction. But listening
is the one thins ALLEN seems unable to
get her to do
Feels Injustice Done.
Can he b blamed II the sense Of in
Justice IL strong within him? When she
finds q sulien. defiant son confronting her
Aliens mother sighs and begins all over
again.
But really she visits many a punish
ment upon Aliens head because. while
considering herself just parent. she
Is not really 90. She insists on these
snap Judgments.
OF course there are times when AL
len benefits by this manner of disci-
pine, times when he very well knows
that he has disobeyed. and that II
searching questions were asked. and he
had time to answer them. he would. be
forced to make embarrassing admissions.
So the rule work both ways. no THINKS
But 1t is good rule for parents to
adopt-that wise one of hearing their
children entirely through story be-
fore they mete out. punishment or re-
ward. The bad habit OF COMING 10
quick conclusion with the evidence
apprehension in the mind OF the child
Becomes Question of Luck.
There IL the sense OF injustice. when
punishment is unmerited and the fos-
'ecing of deceit when the parent Is
wrong and the cu'prit has escaped I'M
rchuked More than that, there is the
very strong feeling that 1t Is matter
OF luck anyway.
e one % clever In getting in one
own side Of the case before the decision
t. made, there is the sense OF triumph,
of outwitting parent, which is fatal 20
that most precious of all things, the
res pee of the child.
Copyright, 1915, Laura Clawson.
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clean. Pack the product thoroughly in
glass Jars or tin cans until they are
full; use the handle OF a tablespoon,
wooden ladle. or table knife for packing
purposes. Pour over the fruit boiling
water from a kettle. place rubbers and
caps in position, partially seal II using
giass jars. seal completely II using tin
cans.
Place the containers In a stertiixing vat
huch as a wash boiler with false bot
tom, or other receptacle improvised for
the purpose. II using a hot water bath
outfit, process for thirty minutes; count
time after water has reached the boiling
point; the water must cover the highest
Jar In container.
Store in a Cool Place.
After steriiizing remove packs, seal
glass Jars, wrap in paper to prevent
bleaching and store IN dry. cool place.
" YOU A.. canning in an ~ II
will improve the product to plunge the
cans quickly into cold warer i'm red,atc-
~ after sterilization. - hon using n
steam pressure Gamer instead OF the
hot wnter bath, sterilize for ten minute s
with five pounds OF steam pressure,
Never allow the pressure to go over ten
pounds.
An article containing instructions for can
ming vegetables. prepared by specialists OF
the Department OF Agriculture. will appear
On Tai.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Salmi of Duck.

/ roasted stuffed duck,
Brown stock,
Stoned olives.
I onion.
Croptons.
2 sprigs of mint.
lump OF sugar,
IN pints of sheiled peas.
Cut the duck into joints and slices
and put the bones and carcass into
the brown stock Add the sliced
onion, mint. sugar and the duck, and
simmer all for half an hour Boil the
peas with a spring of mint, and add
them to the duck ten minutes before
serving Place the duck In the center
of hot dish. pour the gravy and
peas round, and decorate with fried
eroutons, the cut up stufnng and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
Backing Brown Shoes.

The backing you put on your brown
shoes when they get too shabby looking
will never show II you do II this wav.
Mix a bit of ordinary ammonia with a
half pint of cold water. Sponge your
boots with this, Next cover them with
shoe ink. Let them dry Thoroughly
Then polish with good black shoe dress.
Ing. This keeps the black from wear
Ing on right away. but the boots must
be polished frequently. OF course.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

Ice students the special RESPONSE
bility which is theirs at the present
time? The eyes OF the entire coun-
try are upon them to see II they
are going to put the training they
received into practical use. and they
must not fail. lest the work Of the
school be unJustly criticised.
- At the national headquarters of
the Woman's Section of the Navy
League we have classes running
both night and day In the making
OF surgical dressings. etc. We have
the services Of Red Cross nurses as
instructors, and we are endeavoring
to make n goodly supply of these
nrticles for use OF our soldiers,
sailors. and marines.
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Service School can be used at either
OF the new schools.
The certificate to be given to all
those who passed satisfactorily In
the various branches OF instruction
at the First National Service School
Will be sent out before August /.
The roll or honor of the First Ma
tional Service School Is still open In
this time of national crisis to all
students who can induce ten other
women TO perfect themselves In
some form of national service train
ing. Many OF our students have
started Glasses In surgical Dressings
I'm their homes and are, cooperating
In other ways with the American Red
Cross--the big brother OF the army
and navy.
May l point out to national serv-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27
RECIPES
APRICOT Sherbet.

I can Of apricots put through a
sieve.
4 eggs.
8 cups OF sugar.
J. quart of fresh milk.
tablespoon of gelatin.
Seat the whiteS and yokes OF eggs
sGr arately. then, put together and
pour the scalding milk over II,
I'D apricots. Then add sufficient
water to make a gallon and freeze.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

Rubber aprons In white and black
are a great convenience. The white
apron 10 useful In bathing the baby,
TO say nothing of the protection Il
offers to light summer frocks when
washing dishes or performing other
damp household tasks.
The black apron may be donned
while scrubbing or cleaning stoves. II
IL also useful for office wear. Each
OF these aprons costs 10 cents.
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NYoNE who may think that the

A NYONE who may think that the
~ National Service School idea
~ died promptly when tents were
struck In May has been thoor-
ising along lines proved unsound.
The National Service School idea IL.
TO be exact, Just catching the country.
Tho two terms offereG at Chevy Chase
In May have accomplished exactly
what the orisinntors hoped In sprcad-
ing the propaganda Of war prepared
ness for women.
The latest announcement to come
from the won.s;,'s section OF tho Navy
League. which directed the camp. Is that
two more National Service Schools are
TO he established this summer--oue at
Lake Geneva. Wis. the other .t Mar
ragansett Pier. II. I.
Those who attended the First Ma
tional Service School at Chevy Chase
In May. whether or not they were
graduated. are allowed to attend the
sessions At either of these campo.
In ordor that the graduates" Of the
First National Service School may pre-
serve their eptity as an organized
body. an alumnae association ha, been
founded.
Urges Alumnae to Attend.
Miss Elizabeth Eilicott Poe. com
nandant Of the service school and Sec
rotary OF the woman's section CT the
Navy League. has sent out The follow
inE notice to all who attended the ses-
sions In May:
The Alumnae Society Of the First
National Service School has been
formed and all students OF the First
National Service School who attend
ed the school, whether graduates or
not. and all members of committees
are eligible for monb srship therein.
The National Service School Com
mittee of the Gontn's section of the
Navy Leaguehegs leave to announce
that there Wan bs n. national scrv-
ice school. held under the auspices Of
the main committee In accordance
with tho plans of=the First National
Service School. by the Chicago MEM
bers of the Womdn's Section OF the
Navy League. at Lake Geneva. Wis.
from August 10 to September 10. 1915.
First National Service School stu
dents desiring TO, attend will please
apply at once to William NJ. Lewis.
40 South Dearborn street. Chicago.
Ill.
Membership Limited to 100.
A national service school will be held
at Narragansett Pier. r. n. from
September 6 to 90. The membership
in the latter school Is limited to 100.
and those desiring to enroll are adj
vised to do so at the earliest pos
sible moment. Applications should
be made to Mrs. Irving II. Chase.
Miramar. Narragansett Pier. r. l.
I-niforms used at the First National
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Navy League May Establish
Two Additional Service Schools
Following the General Plan
of the First National
Service School at Chevy
Chase in May, Schools
Will Be Founded az Mar
ragansett Pier, R. !, and
Lake Geneva, Wis.

The Woman's Section of
the Navy League Also
Announces That Those
Who Attended Sessions at
Chevy Chase AA to Be
Members of the Alumnae
Society of the School.
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Bath towels. with prettily coiored
cross stripes at each end. are also 10
cents each. They are about fifteen
inches wide and two feet long. Many
people prefer to use bath towels for
the face. liking the glow produced by
the rough surface. and this will be
found q convenient size.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

Woven waste baskets Of thin strips
or wood. stained mahogany color.
are 10 cents. These are small. but
plenty large enough to put beside q
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desk.
Little dresses. simply made Of ging-
ham In o yellow gray with inch-wide
landings OF blue. are 10 cents each.
They are scarcely beautiful, but will
do nicely for the early morning hours
when the little girl pines to make
mud pies They are so cheap they
can be thrown away after a month
or SO OF wear.
The open mesh hats are now dup
Heated at the 10 cent stores. The
material OF which they are woven
resembles the gray green sweet grass.
Little or no trimming Is needed.
though, IL desired. a hat may be lined
to keep away the strongest glare Of
the sun.
A canvas glove Is a greet protec-
ton In lifting hot dishes. There Is
less chance Of allowing n pot or pan
to slip through the fingers then when
q cloth Is used to guard against the
heat.
Crelephone Main $3.50 for information
regarding the names Of the establish
m"nts In which the articles mentioned
above may be purchased, Inquiries con-
corning news % the shops should b ad-
dressed TO The Shopper, this ofnce.C
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

An article containing instructions for can.
ming vegetables, prepared by specialists OF
the Department OF Agriculture, will appear
on this page on July 49,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-27

Methods That Safeguard.
Drugs. such as aspirin. ouinine. head
ache powders. tablets. ard other coal
tar galenicals often cause such a gen
eral disintegration Of red corpusc!es