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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
THE OPERA STAR WHO VAMPED'
A NATION,

WE ARE accustomed to somewhat
w extravagant stories about opera
stars, and put these down to "tempera-
ment." But the maddest escapadeS
of our most privileged artists would
seem mild compared to those of Mad
emoiselle La Maupin, who reigned at
the Paris opera in the latter days of
the Seventeenth century.
La Maupin was a child of genius, If
one ever lived. Beautiful. talented,
and thoroughly willing to use her
charms, she may be said to have
"vamped" the nation, doing with it as
she pleased. In her youth, when still
nobody, she was married to a pro-
sale husband whom she soon left for
handsome fencing master. He taught
her to fence, and she became one of
the best swOrdsmen in France.
"SwOrdsmen" is used advisedly, for she
always fought as a man, and it was
her special delight to go forth in male
attire, seeking whatever adventures
might offer. Sc
In her male role La Maupin went to
MarSeilleS. There she wooed and won
a handsome young lady Of the town.
Then, like any gallant, she eloped with
the damsel. The girls father pursued,
just as he should have done, according
| to all the stories. La Maupin found
| herself SO hard pressed that she took
| rpfI1rn n with tho GIRL
Church property was then a sanctu'
airy. But La Maupin must get away
again, and that promised to be diff
cult. SO she fired the convent, and
fled in the excitement. The father
still pursued her. She was caught,
the girl rescued, and La Maupin SEN
fenced to the stake. She ''vamped"
her jailer and escaped.
Back at the Paris opera, the capital
took her to its bosom and the city rang
with her exploits The decree Of burn
ing was forgotten. La Maupin had ris-
! en- above the law. Her most famous
! achievement took place at a ball where
she appeared in male clothing. And
like a rude cavalier, she offended a
woman. A man friend of the woman
invited La Maupin outside. She ran
him through the body. Another man
followed, and died on her sword. Then
third came, and met the same end.
Her friendship with ministers and
powerful men of the times made her
Il person to be feared and cOurted.
She dispensed favOrs as her whimsi-
cal will dictated. The electOr of Bavar-
ia carried her off to Brussels, but she
had not been there long when he sent
her purse by the hand of a man
whose wife had just taken the electors
fancy. And this man brought a car
riage, with instructions that La Maui
pin start for Paris.
La Maupin died in 1907 at the age
Of thirty-three.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN
THE WORLD.

HER hair was red and she had a
snub nose. If it had been frac-
ton longer or little less snubbed the
history of the world might have been
changed, as d French philosopher re-
marked.
Cleopatra was born In B. c. 60 and
with her brother Ptolemy became joint
heir to the throne of Egypt. The two
disagreed and Cleopatra fled from Al
exandria. About this time julius
Caesar, fresh from his great victory
over Pompey, arrived in the Egyptian
capital. With true Roman courtesy
he seized the principal buildings ana
bid its warning factions behave. Cleo
patra heard and took heed. On GER
tain day Caesar held audience, and
each new applicant added some gift
to the pile growing at his feet. linen
came a giant Nubian slave. bearing a
role of carpet on his back. He laid
it before Caeser who leaned forward
suspecting some priceless treasure
The carpet moved, was opened, ana
Cleopatra stood before him in unroDeo
loneliness. She was sixteen, Caeser
almost sixty.
The next day he banlshed her en-
emies, but instead of placing Cleopatra
firmly upon the throne, he carried her
off to Rome, and maintained her there
until he was assassinated by Brutus
Cleopatra returned to Alexandria and
found her throne more secure than
before. But she made the mistake OF
negotiating with the wrong Roman par
ty. Mark Antony was sent to demand
her penitence. He came as ruler OF
all the East, or one half the known
world, which he had divided with DC
tavius Caesar.
Cleopatra went forth to meet hin
in her famous galley, rowed by fhe
most beautiful maidens she could find
The siren wore only golden anklet
set with Il sacred scarab. Antony saw
her, forgot his mission, forgot every
thing And for ten deliriouS years he
dallied in soft luxury. 1t was Ions
time, and one which must end: Octavl
us came aboard his fleet to claim thai
other half of the world which Antony
= had wasted They met in battle of
Actium. Antony's feet was on the
point of victory when he saw Cleo
patra's galley speed away for a rea
son never learned. He thought hel
wounded or in other peril and gave
pursuit. Antony's ships wavered, broke
line, were overwhelmed.
Cleopatra saw the inevitable abOu
to happen and sent secret message
to OctaviuS, attempting by tlattery ant
seduction to save herself. Caesar haC
been a blaCk-eyed man. and AntOny''
eyes were Il warm brown. But those
of OCtavius We're gray and cold. He
merely smiled. Cleopatra knew her
self lost and retired to mausoleun
she had built. Antony heard that sh'
was dead and threw himself upon hi!
sword He was carried dying to hel
arms. She soothed his last moments
then put an asp to her bosom, which
sank its fangS into her soft breas
even as the letters of Octavus thun
dered at the gate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

with peaches, grapes, plums and other
fruits.
A dish of plums or grapes with their
own foliage for breakfast table CEN
ter-piece is especially attractive.
The bare table with simple doilies
or runners Of the blue and white Jap
anese cloth with a breakfast set of
blue is a cool and restful sight on a
hot morning, especially with such a
centerpiece of fruit.
A common practice in many hotels,
and often in the home, is to serve
canteloupe or muskmelons cut in
halves, and the centers filled with ice.
The delicious flavor of the fruit is
thus destroyed. The fruit should be
kept on ice long enough to be well
chilled, for it is most undesirable 9th
erwiSe.
A dish of cereal Gf one is fond of
the uncooked Variety may be differ
ent one every morning. However most
OF us prefer q good dish of cooked oat-
meal, cream of wheat, or graham
muSh .oncein a while for variety.
An ordinary custard pie VIII become
a special dish if cupful of minced
black walnut meats are added just
before going into the oven. A few
marshmallows ION top will make a
pleasant flavor. Any meringue will
be more attractive if a half dozen
marshmallows are placed on top just
as the pie goes in for its browning.
There are often mornings when a
waffle or griddle cake will be enjoyed.
Sour milk is much better for the cakes
than sweet. Beat two or three eggs,
separating the whites from the yolks,
add a cupful of sour milk, One-half
teaSpoonful of soda, a little melted
shortening, and just flour enough to
make a smooth, rather thin batter
Cook on waffle iron or on a griddle.
A slice or two of bacon or slivers
of broiled ham with toast and an egg,
II desired, cup of coffee or milk, with
or without a cooky or doughnut, makes
a very satisfactory meal for the aver
age person.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

7 THERE Is sigh In the heart OF
most women for the passing sum
mer, the lure of the milliner's win
dows just now will make them forget
it. The cool September is greeted by
cheerful and gracious hats that reflect
and welcome the glorious days of au-
tumn. Hats seem always anxious to
iplease-and always they succeed, for
it is their privilege to present some
thing new each season, and that Is
what the restless sex is always look
ing for.
Here are five hats, typical of differ
ent styles, that reveal something of
the new modes. The group begins
with a dress hat at the upper left. This
is large shape with most beautiful
lines--what milllners describe as Il
lovely movement In its brim and per-
feet balance. 1t Is made of fuchsla
cOlOred velvet-its crown covered with
ostrich fues In the fuchsia shades
puppies and reds. Next 1t Is semi
dress hat Of felt In one Of the beloved
pleasant tones. 1t has the large, soft
crown characteristic of this season,
and a handsome trimming of pheasant
feathers that trail off the crown and
brim.
Just below 1t a tailored hat OF duve-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
MERCHANT TELLS OF
A REMARKABLE CASE

Writing from MaXey's, Ga, A. J.
Gillen, proprietor of a large depart
ment store at that place, says:
II have a customer here who was i'll
bed for three years and did not go to
a meal at any time, She had five ply
sicians and they gave her out. One
bottle of Tanlac got her up, on the
second bottle she commenced keeping
house and on the third she did all the
cooking and homework for u family
of eight"
This sounds really incredible, but IL
comes unsolicited from highly cred
liable source and is copied verbatim
from the letter.
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
Observation-Disclosures.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
THE WOMAN WHO TURNED PHIL
OSOPHERS' HEADS.

NIHEN we thumb the book of his
w tory and turn back to a page
written 2,3OO years ago, that seems
very long time to Us. But human ma
ture then was much the same as it Is
now. Women ruled in the Fourth cen
fury, B. c., no less than they do to-
day.
Just as the great poet Homer was
claimed by several cities, there also
was intense rivalry concerning the
birthplace of Lais. She would seem to
have been born in Hiccara, Sicily. At
the age of seven she fell under the eye
of the ,Athenian general, Meals, who
directed her education. Lais became
woman, of much greater accomplish
ment than most of her sex in that far
off time.
Lais lived for time in Corinth then
went to Athens, where she soon became
one of the most celebrated figures.
Diogenes, the cynic, and Aristppus fol-
lowed docilely in her train. Their de-
votion led Lais to this gentle bit of
sarcasm: II do not understand what
is meant by the. austerity of these
philosophers, she said, "for they are
as much in my power as the rest of the
Athenians."
The rule of Lais in Athens continued
for long time. Her influence was
sufficient to make mems fortunes al
most at will. She dallied with the
most noted men of the state. Her
house was a meeting place for all that
was brilliant in Athens. But even so
splendid vampire was destined to
know misery. She fell In love with
youth named Hippolochus. Unlike the
philosophers. he tired Of Lais and left
her. She could not be consoled. despite
the attentions Of Athens greatest men.
Her heart yearned for the careless
youth who had loved and went away.
What burden that must have been
to her pride! At last she could stand
her unhoppiness no longer and fol-
lowed HippolOchus to Thessaly. Lais'
reputation had preceded her. Perhaps
she used her wiles In Thessaly as she
had in Athens. This so enraged the
women that they stormed her home
and led the unfortunate vampire to
! the temple of Aphrodite, where they
stoned her to death In $40 B. G. The
reader wonders, after all these years,
If Hlppolochus grieved at her tragic
end.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

~ ALL the descriptive names
which manufacturers have given
TO frocks and aprons for house
work, that of "aprOn-dress" is the most
fitting. 1t describes exactly the uses
to which these garments are put, for
they serve both as dresses and as
aprons. A great deal of attention is
given to designing them and they are
among the most salable of all things
ready-made Therefore manufaCtur-
ers see to it that their lines are good,
their coIors pleasing, and the mate
rails used in them sturdy and practi-
cal
The apron-dresses for fall show no
new departures in style, but their pro
duCers are giving more attention to
fit and to attractive finishing
than ever. The fabrics used are
the ones we are familiar with
faSt-color percaleS in stripes, plaids
and fancy patterns, checked and plaid
ginghamS and solid colOrs in ging,
hams and chambrays. In the percales
there are dark or light grounds with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
A BEAUTY OF OLD NEW YORK.

EVERYONE who knows New York
IL has seen the famous Jumel man.
sion which crowns the highest point
on Manhattan Island, overlooking the
Harlem river. The mansion once stood
in the midst of a spacious park, but
apartments now crowd up to its gates.
The woman who ruled there in better
days was one of the most fascinating
personalities of American history.
She was born on a ship in 1869 and
lost her mother at birth. When the
vessel reached Providence a kindly
woman adopted the child and gave her
the homely name Of Eliza Bowen, bet
ter known as Betty. She soon gave
promise of unusual beauty and a MIN
BILE wit. At seventeen she was brought
to New York by a former British Off
Ger, and soon became celebrated in
that half world just below society.
Many famous men knew and loved her,
among others Aaron Burr vice preSi-
dent of the United States, and Alexan-
der Hamilton, first secretary Of the
treasury. Bad feeling had existed be-
tween the men. This was accentuated
by their doule courtship, and Burr
challenged Hamilton to a duel, killing
his man on Weehawken heights July
II, 1904.
That same year Betty married
Stephen Jumel, a wealthy French wine
merchant, and bought the mansion
which was to be made famous by her
name. But society looked askance at
her and she went to Paris. Napoleon
was then at the height of his power.
She gained access to the court and be-
came one of the brilliant figures of
Partisan life. Even Jumel's great for
tune dwindled. She returned to Amer
lea with him and by her skill helped
him to gain new riches. Society not
only accepted her, but paid her court.
Jumel died In an accident in 1880.
Three years later Aaron Burr returned
to America from wanderings abroad
following his famous trial for treason.
He resumed his law practice and be-
gan to shine forth with the brilliance
of forty years before that Nine. Jumel
remembered. They met again, and were
married. He was seventy-five and she
sixty-one. But In ten days they quar-
relied and he left her. A reconciliation
ensued, then another quarrel, and Burr
died alone on Staten Island not long
afterward.
But Nine. Jumel's capacity to drain
the cup of life was not yet extinct.
In 1853 she went to Paris, was roy.
ally entertained by Napoleon III, and
at her advanced age conceived the
idea she really was queen. Back
she came to her mansion and lived in
a semi-royal state. She lived until
July 10, 1866.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01


sic is heard. This is recommended to
keep laundresses happy.
When the screw tops on cans refuse
to yield to ordinary twisting try a
piece of sandpaper under the hand.
Another use for sandpaper is to
place piece, rough side down, on the
zinc top of the table to hold the meat
grinder firmly to the table.
Use the pie racks for carrying pies
when picnicking. Slip the racks into
a pail which will be needed for water.
When Strengthening the hem of linen
in making table linen, save all the
threads drawn to use for darning. The
same thread makes the mended piece
scarcely noticeable.
Melt up the small pieces of toilet
soap and pour into a mold. Such a
cake may be used for toilet purposes,
saving several new cakes.
To brighten the fireplace brick,
scrub with hot soap suds then apply
coat of hot boiled oil. The oil fills
the pores of the brick and the dust
and Ashes do not settle in them.
An alarm clock is a handy memory
logger for busy day. Set it for look
ing in the oven, putting on the vege-
tables and in many other ways it will
be found to be helpful When giving
medicine to one who is i'll 1t Is a valu-
able assistant.
Watermelon BalIs.-This is one of
the prettiest Of preserves and one
which will be delight to use as
garnish in various desserts. Use the
firm pink part of the melon and scoOp
out the balls with a potato SCOOP. Soak
these over night in weak alum water,
allowing an ounce Of alum to a gallon
Of water. Pour Off the water in the
morning, weigh the fruit and allow
three-fourths as much sugar as fruit.
one thinly sliced lemon, the slices
quartered, to each pound Of fruit and
one ounce Of ginger root to every three
pounds. Cook, with just enough water
to melt the sugar adding more, II
there Is not strip enough to cover the
fruit. Cook until clear then boil down
the strip until thick. Can In jars and
seal.
Nu1: h~t~.4e
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

tyn assures us that those becoming off
the-face shapes, with little variation
In their lines, are as strong as ever
for fall. Bugle beads provide the vi.
vacious trimming. These hats are a
little closer fitting and smaller than
their forerunners-they are shown In
many colors.
At the left felt shape has flavor
of sport styles at least, with an ap.
pllque Of grapes and foliage on the
crown made Of silk, and a saw-tooth
binding about the brim edge. This hat
also makes opportunity for many coloI
combinations.
For those in mourning u hat is
shown made Of black silk and Grape
with facing Of white georgette. Dull
black beads provide It's ornament.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

The pleasures of the table may be
enjoyed, in everys climate at all ages,
and by all conditions of men.-Brillat-
Savarin.
1t is a greater compliment to be
trusted than to be loved.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

TENDER, a light
breakfast Is the
most desirable.
The delicious
m Ell ons of all
kinds make a
most refreshing
beginning for the
morning m e q |.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

stripes and figures. White and solid
colOrs In suitable cottOns, ric-rac and
sther braids, pearl buttons with a
few tucks in the material, account for
the decorations used sparingly on gar
ments which are intended to be sim
Pile.
1t would seem that there is small
chance for much variety of design in
frOcks that employ so few kinds of
material, but it turns out to be other
wise. There are so many patterns in
the materials used, so great variety in
color and so many color combinations
that a never-ending succession of de-
signs are produced. Besides, design
ers seem endlesSly ingenious in the
shaping Of collars, belts, pockets, and
in the placing of such simple finishing
touches as buttons or the management
of fastenings. A regulation apron
dress is presented in the picture; ii
is striped percale in the slip-on style
and the simplest design, but is typical
of garments of this kind.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
One Remedy

Cissie-Isn't there something I can
put on to keep mosquitoes from biting
me?
Dickie-Yes, dearie, clothes.-LOn-
don Mail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
The Kitchen
Cabinet ~
7IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIII

(9. 1921, Western Newspaper Union.)
In the grammar of life the great
verbs are ito be" and ito do"
Do you know what fairy palaces you
may build with good thoughts?-
Ruskin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

livelieSt tunes she has
and keeps time to the
music in her work. She
forgets the drudgery and
the work is done in half
the time it ordinarily
takes. Even her laun-
dress works faster and
is haDpier while the mn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
HELPFUL HINTS.

A housekeeper who hates bed-maiing
starts her victrola playing the quick,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
HOT WEATHER BREAKFASTS.

During the sultry days. of midsum-
mer, which often last way into Sep
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

The cellar eXcavatOr always gets
in his work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
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Straw Hats in Fine Checks.
Some Of the straw hats for country
or seashore wear are made In fint
checks, produced by two colors Of
straw woven In little checks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01

Ladies' Wanted-Homework-a spare time ;
S25 wkly. up. No canvassing. Particulars
FREE. Filler, I'll william ST., Harrison, ~ j
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-09-01
"VAMPS" WHO MADE HISTORY
By JAMES c. YOUNG

Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-16
PRICE CUTTING IN
STEEL INDUSTRY

New York, April i5.-Spirtted enn-
petition for the limited current bus
ness in tho steel market was thought
in business circles TO have precipitatcd
the succession OF price cutting an
nounccments today by both the United
States Steel corporation and several
independents. No marked increase in
buying was noted, however
With the announcements expected TO
be followed by similar ones from other
steel makers, came word that some OF
the idle mines arc soon to resume.
The day brought average drops o,
IS "A ton in the price OF steel pipe an
declines on sheet steel quotations which
varied from 81 to It n ton. II was
understood today that the United
States Steel corporation expected with
in a short time to cut its price on pip
ing and tubes.
This intensified reports that the cor
poration intends lowering WAGES
among its 2ss, 100 employees but ofSiciz Is
of the corporation deny this.
Continued apathy of purchaeers was
taken to mean they were waiting for
a prospective revision of railroad wage
scales in the expectation that lower
freight rates would result
Tho American sheet and tin plate
company. a subsidiary OF the United
States Stoel corporation today cuts
its quotations from 81 to slt ton on
sheets.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-16
WONDERFUL" SAYS
mrs. HUTCHINSON
Salt Lake Woman Gains Twenty
Pounds By Taking Tanlae
She Declares.

IT wasted hundreds of dollars trying
to get we'll before I got Tanlac, and
wouldn't take anything In the world Tor
the health and happiness this medicine
has given me-" was the statement made
by Mrs. s. ]. Hutchinson. OF 361 Chi
caEo St, Salt Lake City. Utah.
II had 30 many complaints that life
was miserable for me- and for years l
never knew what a well day was. My
stomach gave me no end OF trouble,
and / suffered from It so bad that many
times felt like death would have been
welcome The gas that formed from
INV undieeeted food caused my heart to
palpitate until j thought had heart
trouble and had such smothering sen
sations that l could scarcely breathe.
was so nervous that the least little
thing annoyed me. and was so restless
that I spent many a slcepless night i
had no energy at all. and was so weak
couldn't do my housework.. 1t seems
to me like took enough medicines to
stock a drug store, and I even went to
Los Angeles for my health. but nothing
did me any good
"Tanlac has proved such n godscnd 10
me that I can never praise 1t enough.
Why. it has given me such an appetite
that 1 eat almost as much at one mca
now a. used to in n week. and II all
agrees with me perfectly. I have
gained about twenty pounds in weight,
too, and am feeling splendid. II just
seems wonderful to be IN good health
after suffering as much ~ have, and
words can't express my Srautuoc 10
Tanlac."
Tanlac is sold in Pueblo exciuMveiy
by Hausman Drug Co. and Rciss Bros
Adv.