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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
Paper Napkin Is Passing.

The American paper napkin is rapid
~ passing out of existence. The pa.
per manufacturers have threatened tG
stop making them altogether. During
the last year they have steadily in.
creased the price, but the cheaper res.
taurants have chung tenaciously to the
paper napkin idea and gone on de-
manding them. The laundering con-
nected with the cotton variety was con-
silered too much of u nuisance. Now.
however, one by one, each large paper
firm has quietly dropped it's paper nap
kin trade. AS one firm declared last
week: 1--WE have been making 2,OOO,-
QUO paper napkins day, and even so
cannot keep up with the demand. There
is more money in other lines of goods.
and we can no longer afford to spare
the material"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
To Revive Blankets and Laces.

In the Woman's Home Companion
are the following directions for clean
ing fine blankets and laces:
BLANKETS cleaned in the following
way will be as soft as new: Put them
In two warm solutions of white soap.
using one pound of soup and two
ounces Of bOrax to each eight gallons
of water. Follow with two warm rims
ings and warm solution of one-half
ounce of OXalic acid and One-third pint
of acetic acid to Is gallons of water.
II the blankets are cOlOred omit the
0xalic acid, otherwise they are cleaned
just as white ones. Dry in the open
air if possible. To make them look
particularly we'll when they are dry.
lay them on table and brush the
nap in one direction on both sides.
"F'fne laces should be cleaned in the
following way: If of silk use the dry
cleaning method. If of cotton basic,
them on piece of white cotton cloth
and handle them repeatedly in boil
Ing solution Of white soap, using two
ounces of soap to each gallon of wa
ter. Rinse well, and put them in water
to which one teaspoonful of Oxalic acid
to each gallon of water has been add
ed. To give necessary body. pass
them through solution of one ounce
of gum arabic to one quart of water.
When nearly dry. pull into shape, lay
them ON well-pudded board and press
them on the wrong side with u cloth
over the lace"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
Developing Alaska.

John Noon of Seward, Alaska, talk
ing in New York the other day. de-
clared that vast empire is now in
the making in Alaska. Gold mining
is proceeding on an extended scale.
he says, and many men are making
fortunes. Coal deposits are being un-
covered and agricultural possibilities,
especially in Matandska valley, are
being exploited profitably. In this
valley last year 1000 tons of farm
products were raised and sold ut good
prices. In 1916 potatoes brought SIT
ton for home consumption and but
ter so cents Il pound. In Tanana dis
trict the 1916 production of agricul-
tuls,l articles reached 1000 tons, all
sold locally.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
Use for Kangaroo Skins.

The latest government statistics
show that there were 1.O72.494 pounds
Of kangaroo skins imported during the
eleven months ending May 81. 1916, as
compared with 672.339 pounds last
year and 1.225,679 pounds two years
ago for the same period. The imports
last year were valued ut SG::''3.3O1, or
an average of about 50 cents pound.
There are less of these skins received
than of any other variety used in max
ing shoe leather, but genuine kanga-
roo skins make excellent leather and
large quantities would be tanned II
the skins were available.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
las TO THEORY OF GENIUS
Authorities Have Greatly Differed Con.
corning What Constitutes lIIusory
Power Of the Mind.

In an article contributed by DR.. A. q
Jacobson of Brooklyn to the New York
Medical Journal there are given what
he calls some possible clues to the ma
ture of genius" His theory, whether
true or not, at least does not long beg
the whole question in despair, as does
the commonly accepted definition of
genius as "ap infinite capacity for tax.
ing palms," and Of course it gains
plausibility from the fact that 1t is SOL
idly based on Freudian psychology.
Doctor jacobson offers as his "clues"
the observed similarities between the
conditions in which geniuses and the
so-called trance mediums manifest; in
the latter case the content of an in
ferior and irresponsible subconscious-
ness, and in the former that of one su-
perior in quality and possessing ere.
alive power. In both instances, accord
ing to him, the phenomena are, or may
be. those of dissertation, of sec
ondary personality, and in neither is
there any need to assume, or any ex-
cuse for deducing, the concept of a SUI
pernatural or suprarational inspiration.
This is distinctly startling sug-
gesdon, but its shock is not permanent,
for 1t is almost common knowledge
that there is something trancelike in
the abstraction of attention from out.
side objects and influence that marks
the genius as he performs his seeming
miracles; and the possibility that a sec.
ondary and subconscious ego, but one
primary and conscious, is then in ac-
ton fits in well enough with what Will
liam james wrote of reserve powers.
BY Doctor Jacobson's theory, then,
the genius differs from common NOR
tails chiefly in that he has special IA
cility for removing, in one way or an.
other. the inhibitions that prevent the
emergence and functioning of a sub
consciousness that happens to be of
high quality. 1t will deeply grieve the
teetotalers to learn that the doctor
gives long list of great names, some
of the dead and some of the living,
whose owners owed or owe to alcohol
the breaking down of the ordinary in.
hibitiOns that prevent the majority of
us from being either trance mediums
or geniuses. 1t is list in part provo
cative Of incredulity. and by no means
to be repeated here. Another list pre-
scented by him of geniuses whom the
toxins of tuberculosis served as lib.
orator of the creative ego could be
more safely rehearsed, but 1t is enough,
perhaps, to second Doctor JacObson's
suggestion that societies for physical
research would be better employed in
the investigation of genius than IL, that
OF their very poor relations the pre.
tended purveyOrS of communications
from the dead.-New York Times.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
REFINED GOOD TASTE

Is apparent in The new wall pa
?crs shown here exclusively
There is an entire absence OF
gaudlness or glaring color. Tn,
papers produc" an atmosphere
of rich luXuriousncss without
or"r>tcpping the bounds of
good taste. We know you'll ap-
prcciate these papers when you
see them.
the NYAl STORE
q. MILLER Z Co., Druggists
Wahpeton, N. D.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
the WAhPEroM TIMES

Gil ''25 cents" She removed its cover
and dropped into it the ring that Phil
had removed from her finger. Hard
wood embers were glowing In the open
fireplace, toward which she moved.
Raising the little box to her lips, she
kissed 1t.
"Good-by, little ring" she murmured.
s'You served your purpose WE'LL"
Then she tossed 1t into the fireplace
among the embers, and, with the most
wonderful expression upon her face
that is within wOman's power to radi-
ate, watched it burn.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
vvHY7

IF it takes nine tailors to make
a man, why should too many
cooks spoil the BROTH
And II the worst is yet to
come, why does every cloud have
a silver lining7
Which is best, to count your
chickens before they are Matched
or look before you leap?
If you should look not upon
the wine, how is it that a little
wine for the stomach's sake is so
frequently urged?
Is travel the greatest educator,
or doesn't a rolling stone gather
any moss?
If all things come to those who
wait, why is it that nothing ven
J ture nothing have?
OF course, patient waiter
may be no loser, yet time and
tide, it is said, wait for no man.
Everybody knows that u stitch
in time saves nine, also that it is
never too late to mend.
What goes up must go down
food prices are very much higher.
Age is u great imprOver, yet
the good invariably die very
young.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
vexatious.

II certainly would like to pick up
newspaper that wasn't full Of big black
headlines" said the fractions man.
''Tired Of reading war news?'
Eyes. And to make matters worse,
I've reached the point where believe
bearly everything I read.''
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
Use for Apple PeeIs.

Delicious apple jelly can be made
from the Feelings of apples. Put the
peelings into jar, cover with cold
water, and let cook slowly in the oven
till the Feelings are tender. Then
strain. add one pound of sugar for
each pint of liquid, and boil till it
Jellies.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
Technical Distractions.

"Major Jones is wrothy because he
has to pay the tax for his electric
sign"
But how can they charge q major
nth q minor privilege7
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
An instance.

ibid you ever hear of such thing
as an appropriate afflictiOn?'
"Why, yes. There's the case Of q
Uass widow with hay fever"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-04-26
More Frequent.

Landlady-AIr. Smith, do you like
your meat rare?
Boarder-Well. Mrs. Skimp, since
you ask me. I would like to have 1t
at least once a day.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Among the many new One-piece
frOcks of wool for winter, there are a
few that contrive to be as simple as
fashion demands, and as original and
clever as the most eXacting Of careful
dressers could ask. These two at
tributes-simpllcity and originality
have no rivals when it comes to con-
ferrlng distinction on any sort of APP
parel. They are the hallmarks Of
genius in designer.
The neat and spirited frOck above
Is an example Of fine drnping in an
otherwise plain dress, with a clever
new management of the skirt and
beautiful adjustment to the figure. Any
Of the reliable wool fabrics, as serge,
gaberdine, broadcloth, velours, serve
equally well to make 1t, and 1t Is to be
recommended to those who intend to
remodel a last years suit into this
years frock. The bodice is long on
the shoulder, where a plait extends
over the top Of the sleeves, and a
shaped panel is sloped to the waist.
line. Three buttons, set on ut each
side, from the bust to waistline, tack
the panel to the lining or under bod
Ice.
The sleeves are set In the under bod
ice, and the chances are that the dress
fastens along the under-arm and shout
der.
The panel in the waist is met by q
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
CARE IN FURNISHING ROOM
Hard to Realize How Much Color and
Detail One Bookcase Will Give
Room.

Do not make the mistake of over
furnishing room that Is to hold a
large number of books. 1t Is hard to
realize how much color and detail just
one bookcase full of books will give a
room, and IL we intend having many
such cases in u room 1t Is well to let
them be the main point of interest and
color around which the other furnish.
ings revolve.
One beautifully proportional room
contained many lovely things, but the
effect was spoiled by too much de.
tail.
In the first place the walls were
covered with large patterned paper,
which would have looked very well in
some other kind of u room, but which
was not the thing ut all for this par.
ticular one.
Then there were bookcases. They
were very large and covered almost
three sides of the room, so you can
imagine how many books were In sight
Their bindings made soft glow of
color on the walls, and that, with the
lovely rug, would have been almost
enough detail for that room.
1t would have been much more
beautiful and restful If the books
could have been seen against plain
neutral wall.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
CARRY.YOUR.PUR BAGS
Leather Bags Taboo With Women
Patriotism Apron Knitting
Bag.

Now that patriotic women are help
ing release men from delivery service
for war, designers IRE tabooing leather
of prOhibitive price and developing
some quite wonderful ideas in economy
bags. These are not as large as were
the knitting bags, but they are made
with the idea of convenience i'm car
rying packages. and have adjustable
snaps so that much space is given to
the bag.
The bags do not carry out any SOM
Der idea or common thing which
might be termed shopping" bag but
are fetching shapes, in bright or sub
dued colors. .T.-S:
A novel idea has been worked out
in knitting bags by adding to one side
of the bag an extended portion so cut
as to form an apron.
When one Is working on wool It Is
Il simple matter to tie on the apron,
as the bag Is also attached, and the
work Is all in ones lap with no dan
ger of falling to the floor. The apron
portion folds into bag itself, and
such plan gives woman two neces-
sary articles for work, all in one piece.
For wear other than shopping the
leather bag is fast giving place to the
velvet bags, in fancy shapes with gay
Innings, and some of the velvets having
leather as trimmings.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Within her own four walls the earn
est and busy woman of today may for
get to be strenuous and throw aside
her new responsibilities for while.
Along with a cup of tea she will be
able to gather refreshment from a
negligee as simple and pretty and alto
gcther adorable as that shown IN the
picture, and she Is u wise woman who
will indulge herself in this kind of re-
taxation.
Many of the new negigees are pre-
tentious and really splendid, but this
particular example is simple and
sweet. The richer ones are of satin,
deliberately draped with lace and look
more SNOWY than comfortable. The
negligee printed might he of cOlored
wolfe. of crepe or thin silk, In plain or
figured patterns. 1t Is made with n
plain, ioose-fltting bodice, opening sur
plice fashion at the front Joined to n
skirt shirred on two cords below the
waistline and open down the front.
The opening ut the front Of the bod
ice is bordered with lace and lace bor-
ders all the edges of the skirt. FL
bow sleeves are finished with frill
of the material edged with lace.
A lace pettlcoat Is essential to the
success of the negligee, and 1t should
play It's gay role supported by pretty
slippers and silk stockings. A cap of
net and lace and ribbon belongs in this
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Don't Despair.

A little trick discovered by girl
who has more ingenuity than time to
make use of 1t, should be Of help to
others similarly situated. This girl
says she would like to make her own
fine collars of gOrgette or pique or
satin, but to get any amount of hand
work takes too much time. She
buys her collars ready-made ut the
neckwear counter, but-and long
butt is not easy to get the right
shape with the right neckline to fl
her various frOcks. Therefore, she
buys usually collar larger than she
needs, cuts off the neckband and
shapes her neck to suit her frOck
tucking 1t to make 1t smaller If need
ed. Her collars always look as II they
grew from her dress.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Afternoon Froek for Early Fall.

colored crepe de chine or GeOrgette
might be attractively combined. A
fitted bodice lining Is fastened In the
center front, the shirred vest fastens
Mt one side, closing invisibly, and, as
will be noted, the lower part or girdle
section buttons I'm front. The skirt
has q flve-inch.deep shirred girdle all
around, and the garment Is made a
One-piece affair, although the basque
effect Of the bodice rather suggests
that bodice and skirt are separate.
To make this dress five yards Of
satin or other fabric 30 inches wide
will be required for the major pOr-
lions. and one yard of contrasting
color for vests and lower part Of
sleeves. The cuffs match bodice and
skirt.
A dress Of this type may frequent
~ be developed for first fall wear
from unwOrn portions Of last sea-
son frock, a bit of new material be-
ing added where needed. Many wom-
en- will probably mike over last sea-
sons frOcks this fall as n bit Of "war
economy" and fortunately Dame FASH
ion Is encouraging this economy by
the vogue for twO-color and two.fab-
rlc combinations.
A skirt may be heightened by deep
yoke of contrasting fabric, or II the
bottom Is worn and the yoke arrange
ment is not desired turned-up cuff
or deep "hem" Of the contrasting ma.
terlal may be used.
No extremes are noted In the line.
up Of fall styles, and the greatest pos.
sible leeway Is admitted In regard to
skirt length and width.
Skirt lengths may broadly be record.
ed as conservative, reaching to the
ankle or trile above. Six to eight
inches from the ground is the average
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
DICTATES OF FASHION

Buttons are used freely In decora.
tive ways.
Long silk jerseys in bright colors
are favored.
White silk net fashions delightful
evening frock. 60.
Black and white Is In high favor for
evening gowns.
The Parisienne clings to her suit and
dress Of jersey.
Very many new frocks have three
quarter sleeves.
Pink shantung Is used for n vest IN
blue serge suit.
Foulard Is combined with serge
charmeuse or linen.
Bingham boomers are frequently
made to wear under Bingham dresses
A novel scarf has little pockets a
the ends, into which the hands can bt
thrust.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

dainty company. One may spend much
or little money on an outfit for restful
hours at home, with good results either
way.
Fine colored voiles or thin wash
silks will make lovely negligees ut
small cost If pretty colors are chosen
and wolfe Is very durable.
There are some new boudoir caps, In.
spired by the Chinese hat, made of
satin ribbon and lace. The Dutch
cap Is also a candidate for the favor
of those who are looking for some.
thing new, but none Of them are an i'm.
provement upon the plain caps. A
band of white ribbon edged with lace
and finished with a small bow and q
cluster of flowers Is successful sub.
| stltute for q cap.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

1t has been always the aim of large
women to appear slender and graceful,
but sad to say they have seldom sue
ceeded. The large woman with that
ambition nowadays will receive some
aid in her efforts from the new svelt.
linN system of designing.
This new feature of late has been
applied to dainty lingerie for the large
woman. The sveltline system Of de-
signing clothes to produce slender
appearance has been extended even to
undergarments. AS a result this pref
ty sveltline model in lingerie, gives to
the large figure new lines of slimness
and youth, without the inconvenience
Of dieting to achieve the same effect
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

panel in the skirt stitched down about
six inches below the waist and fall.
ing free from there. Two cascades In
the material terminate ut the knee and
below this drapery the skirt Is buttoned
along the seams with the front caught
up little ut the hem.
The sleeves are plain, with cuffs of
Organdie that are detachable. One Of
the new RULED collars of organdie Is
worn ut the neck. These collar and
cuff sets are made In light colors and
white, and are the forerunners Of Il
variety of sets that will be worn on
plain, one-piece frocks this winter
They will take the place of the shirt
waist in freshening the dress that Is
worn day In and ont.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Children's Coats.

The majority of the coats for early
fall wear, says the Dry Goods Eco
nomist, are devoid Of fur trimming,
but on those for later distribution fur
is being used to considerable extent.
So, too, are fur fabrics and velvet.
DRESSER coats are of wool velOurs and
of velvet. Seal plush would probably
have larger use If the supply was less
restricted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
l.A:. 2zzmAz
t. Il
Corded Yokes.

When making smock or blouse
that Is to have corded yoke, 1t is
advisable to finish the yoke complete
ly and when attaching the blouse Sec
ton simply slip the pieces under the
corded part and stitch right above
the cording. All you will then have to
do is to trim the under edges and roll
them up.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
GnAy 2z7aAz
f. Il
Batik Work,

Batik work, which first made gen.
eral appearance in our shops few
months ago, has been adopted as we
usually adopt good ideas, and may be
use in the future. Various fabrics are
now treated with this process, which
produces such unusual and interest
ing designs, and batik flowers are a
not unusual form Of trimming on aft
ernOOn frOcks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

cannot ask of heaven success, even
for my country, in n cause where she
should be In the wrong. My toast
would be, may our country be always
successful, but whether successful or
otherwise, always right.-John Quincy
Adams.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Some Popular Colors.

Turquoise and orange are two shades
which are considered very strong for
dressy wear this winter. All wOodsy
greens with touches of dull green are
also favored, while wine, In satin and
velvets, Is good.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

The prosperous Lake and State
Savings Bank established four years
ago, has changed its name to the
Century Trust e Savings Bank and
moved to its, new home, the Century
Bank Building, at the corner of State
and Adams street The Century is
a state bank under state supervision
and is solid and reliable.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Cool Playhouse.

Ted-Even If you've free tickets,
It's too warm to go to the theater.
Ned-DOn't let that worry you, old
man. This show Is frost.-TOwn
Topics.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
neat LITTLE DRESS
Very Becoming to a Youthful,
Slender Figure.
This Design lie Excellent for a Two.
Color and Two.F fabric Combination
for Afternoon Wear In the
Early Fall.

The smart little dress shown In the
sketch is excellent for two-color and
two.fabric combination suitable for
afternoon wear. The skirt emphasizes
the continued use of the Zouave or
Turkish effect, as the fabric is turned
under SO that the bottom is finished
without visible hem. In soft fab
RIGS this Turkish or Zouave skirt Is
usually becoming to youthful, slen-
der figure.
To make this little frock satin In
any preferred color and white or light
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
EAGLDETS.

Tom N. Donne1ly would make q
good Mayor. He is popular with every.
body.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Frank Hogan, the highly respected
president Of the Heco Envelope Com.
pany, would make good mayor. He
is a man of great executive ability
and earnestness of purpose and he
numbers his friends by the thousands
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Judge Thomas r. Scully has made a
splendid record in the County Court.
The people have confidence in him
and their confidence has never been
misplaced, either when the Judge was
on the Municipal bench or in his pres.
ent responsible position.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Laurence r. Adams, the highly re
spected manager of the popular Bre
WORT Hotel is live wire in the Chi
cago hotel world. Every guest wht
leaves the hotel leaves with a feeling
of friendship for the genial and ca
pable manager who is always lookin,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

Alfred B. Horder, the well known
stationer, is a veteran of the Spanish
American war and one of the veter.
ans of Chicago's crack First Regi.
ment. He is popular in the business
world