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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

hand embroidered with lavender flow.
ers and edged and lined with soft
gray fur. ffl
Lying In the heel of one Of them
was calling card-Jessica's The sur.
name was crossed out, of course, and
scrawled In careless, artistic hand
at the top was written. merry Christ
mas"
well, It's c. rtainly a generous gift"
thought Greai Aunt Susan. "For |
know they're not any too well off. even
If they do manage to keep up appear
ances. And very appropriate. too
for an invalid"
She turned to the other parcel.
Under the brown wrapping she
found a neat square Of white paper
tied with silver Christmas cord. Be-
meath that lay tissue. This tissue
square was tied with bright holi-
day ribbon and sealed with Christ
mas seals Then came little white
OK. And In the boz a compass! On
he box was. written In careful script,
script easy fDf SICK, old eyes to read,
Ter your travels, dear Aunt Susan
Your affectlonate niece-Polly."
"HumphP' said Great-Aunt Susan.
But after minute her eyes twinkled
and her cheeks grew pinker THAT
girls got sense-and Christmas spirit
TOO" she added.
That night she wrote long letter
TO Polly, letter all about journey
she wanted her TO go on with her old
aunt just as soon as she had finished
with high school. And the day after
hrisfmas Polly in the little brown
1ouse on Pearl street was carolng as
,ayly as the canary in the fine mansion
Il the city, For her dream of dreams
nd come trHe. Europe, Europe, Eu. !
'o''"." SIC ltrilled
But suddenly she stopped to ask her
n"tiier. why. oh why did she choose |
nc?" Bit Polly's mother couldn't an
'wer that. ..'Old ladies' just take no
ions. guess" she said.
g. I'9s Western Newsr aper Union.)
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

lacing circles Of brilliants set n
silver metal hold in place the soft
drapery which Is still feature a
evening gowns, or are worn Is .
half belt on the right side to define
the low waist line. PariEennss
are wearing daring color combine
tions, brilliant cerise with soft
mauve embroidered with dull sill
yer. Many smart couturiers use
flowers or q chou Of ostrich frondD
as a finish to their gowns. In dea-
icate colors these are Often the only
decoration on q full akirted frock.
It grows more and more diff
cult for the censorious to b cef-
tain Of thsir right to censor. For
several years now, they have taken
comfort IN the "silly way girls
were running their health by wear
ing low shoes and silk stockings In
the wintsr." It was an actual blow
to them when wool hosiery came
into favor. But woody ribs can't
be worn with every costume and 20
there are still opportunities for
shudders Of disapproval. There are
going to be . good many disap-
pointed disapprovers this year-h
they learn the truth. But maybe
they won't, for ankles will be more
deceptive than ever. Appearing 70
be clad in sheerest silk, they may
be snugly and comfortably covered
with a warm protec-
ton Of wool. The newest things
in the smart woman's winter
wardrobe are Gotham Invisibles,"
flesh-colored knitted spats that
come just up to the knee which wei
put on and draw our silk hosiery
over and which keep us warm ant
somehow manage to live up to !
their description Of invisibility.
New red satin ribbons for tytu
Christmas parcels have hair Nm
stripes or figures Of gold. The,
vary tQwidth from one to four b
ches. Elaboratefy decorated Freol
gift boxes are square, oval, rou18
oblong, diamond or heart shape1
They arr covered with gay 4HSd
prints, or are painted With VIZ
tszu Eceuss, figures o. flowu
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

One OF Cne Dig events OF Lue
week was the screening Of "Anna
Christie" the Eugene O'Neill
drama picturized by Thomas b.
Ince, at Town Hall, under the
auspices Of the Committee on Elk
ceptional Photoplays Of the Ma
tional Board Of Review Of Motion
Pictures. A large audience COM
posed Of leading editors, critics
and dramatists, as we'll az repre-
sentatives Of all the professions,
fully approved Of the Committees
action in selecting this picture a.
exceptional
Blanche Sweet made her return
to pictures in the title role. Her
years Of absence from the screen
seem to have added to her ability
as an actress.
The Committee on Exceptional
Photoplays has approved only .
limited number Of pictures as ak
ceptional in the three years Of its
existence. It was created to give
invitation showings of pictures
considered particularly praise
WOILuy. ~ 0liu8 W DIAAk c4CSp-
tional pictures to the attention Of
those interested in the develop
ment Of the photoplay and seeks
to build up an organized liberal
group which will oppose the "cen-
sorship" with its restrictions and
arbitrary methods. It also strives
to encourage the independent pro-
duc6r to experiment with new
types Of pictures original in theme
and treatment thus keeping alive
the creative impulse in motion pic
lures and furnishing an ever grow
ing audience for the sincere pro-
duction Of serious themes.
Gamma Christie" is being re-
leased by the Associated First Ma
tional Pictures, Inc.
The simplicity Of crepe and vel
vet evening gowns is relieved by
bright ornaments Of rhinestones or
pearls or both combined. They
range from simple strands smartiy
supporting the shoulders Of 81
gown, to intricate spider webs Of
silver threads and brilliants most
effectively placed. Flexible intsr.1
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28
well, Dear, It Isn't the Gift That
Will Matter"

well, Dear. II Isn't the Gift That
Will Matter"
won't forget you, you know. All our
hopes are on her not forgetting us, re-
member"
"Oh, yes. of course" Jessica pouted
But what shall I get herY
why not some beautiful boudoir
\ :lippers7 She'll probably be sick a
long time-if indeed she ever gets
better"
That's an idea-boudoir slippers.
You are clever. mummy" And Jessica
ran of to her Christmas shopping for
Great-Aunt Susan.
In the little brown house on Pearl
street the same question was being
asked and answered.
Poor old thingl" Polly cried.
whats It to her II she Ii 30 rich and
all thati She's not got a soul to love
her, and It's almost Christmas Imag-
ine Christmas without love-! Well, L
can't spend over fifty cents, even
ekcuGh am so sorry for her. / gave
vshe1e dollar to the Girl Scouts, and
a6taR Christmas won't have a cent of
al1oWnnce left"
~EUDj, get something cheerful what
sver you do" Polly's mother exclaimed
sNothing to remind her that she's an
invalid, I'd say. It's the thought, not
the dit that counts"
But though this last was what Jes-
deals mother had said, the motive was
entirely different Polly's mother was
not practical-minded like Jessica's.
She was Just 4 simple. kind-hearted
woman
SO Polly ran away 70 Christmas shop
Tor 0reat-Aunt Susan
Oame Christmas d.. AND Great
hunt Susan ~ boeo0S her WORD
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Matte Waters, who has been
working at the. Aberdeen Experiment
tai Station during the past week, re-
5umed her duties at the Farm Bureau
Monday morning. Miss Marie Dore
has been assisting in the absence of
Miss Waters.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. j. W. Council and children
left for San Diego California, where
they are spending the Christmas hol-
idays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Merle Drake spent the weekend in
Blackfoot while enroute from the
University of Idaho to his home in
Challis.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Lyman Bowker, who is attending
the University of Utah. is the guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s.
Bowker.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. Otto Mas left Tuesday for
Butte, Montana, where she will be the
guest of her parents over the holt
days.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. John Millic'i and
daughters, Marie and Margaret lsf,
Monday for Ogden, Utah, where they
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jou
athan Browning during the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Beatrice Blomquist is spend-
ing the Christmas holidays. with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Blomquist
Of Firth
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. George Dunn and Mrs. Henry
by the death of their brother Dr..
Ralph Merrill last week have return
ed to their homes. "
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. Kirk Bride who has been the
guest Of Mrs. Otto Mass the latter
part of last week returned to her
home in Portland, Oregon.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Billie Wagner left Friday for
Los Angeles, California to spend the
holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Ronald Robbins left Saturday for
Salt Lake City to spend the holidays
with his parents.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. 7. A. Johnson of Pocatello has
returned to her home after spending
the past few days with friends in this
city.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Donald r. Good, Frank Sorgatz and
John A. Jacobey spent Sunday al
Springfield duck hunting.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. E. T. Egli of Los Angeles,
California is the guest Of h er son E.
T. Egli.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

come spring."
But nobody answered Aunt Susan,
for there was only TIE canary to hear.
Not being interrupted by the canary,
wise little bird who knew Great
Aunt Susan's ways. she went on. all
to herself. sitting bolt upright among
her many lacy pillows In the rich. big
bed. mot much fun going alone. how
ever. Wonder how Jessica or Polly
now would like travelling around with
a croSs old woman Guess I'll think It
over pretty well. though. before ask
either Of EN-"
Then silence fell while Great Aunt
Susan thought this question overL
should she ask one Of her great-nieces
to zee Europe under her carer
The canary, swinging on his perch,
began to sing. p
Had either Jessica or Polly heard
what the canary had heard. they would
have begun to sing, too. For neither
one Of these girls had ever been to Eu-
rope. or ever Travelled at all. And with
both It was the fondest dream.
They were cousins. but how differ
emil
Jessica lived on Elm street in q
fashionable little house with her Wild
owed mother, and went to Miss yask's
finishing school. Polly lived way down
below Church hill on street named
Pearl" It was a decent enough
street. but far from fashionable; and
Polly was sophomore in high school.
Her father was teacher In that same
high school, and the smallness Of his
salary explains the smallness Of their
little house and It's location.
While Great-Aunt Susan was sitting
up In bed In her dark old mansion
away In the city, thinking about Polly
and Jessica. both those girls. strange
to say, were thinking quite concen-
tratedly Of her, too. For It was only
a few days to Christmas and 1t was
their yearly habit to send .his rich,
naughty old aunt Christmas present
Jessica cried. "Oh, mother, what a
bore! Well. III go out and get the
old thing her present right away and
have 1t over with. But what can give |
her, she has SO much?"
JesSica's mother answered wisely, |
well dear. 1t isn't the gift that will
matter to Aunt Susan. It's the
thought. She has everything In the
world, Of course. It's only to let her
know you remember her-and so she
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. Sam Forter and son Sam and
Miss Lorene Tavey are the guests of
relatives in Salt Lake City during the
holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Doris Dunn of Pocatello is
spending the Christmas holidays with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs.. George
Dunn.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Wayne Thoreson who is attending
the o. A. C. at Corvallis, Oregon is
the guest Of his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Thoreson during the Christ
mas holidays. --e---- -
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Alpha Barrette of Pocatello return
ed to his home after spending Christ
mas day with his family in Blackfoot
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Texco Crystalite Kerosene.
Miss Laura Faulconer, who Is
teaching at Fort Hall, is the guest OF
relatives during the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss RosaIyn Baron OF Salt Lake
City is the guest of her parents Mr..
and Mrs. B. Baron over Christmas
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Gladys Jackman has returned
to her home in Salt Lake City after
spending the holidays with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jackman.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

II. W. Lyman Of the Lyman Seed
Company, OF Minnesota, was IN town
Wednesday trasacting busiess.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Martin Howard of Preston spent the
Christmas. holidays in Blackfoot with
friends.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Baron OF Ida
no Falls were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Baron Christmas Day.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

We are in the market for first clasi
Farm Loans. J. H. Early. adv
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Maude thurman is spending
the Christmas holidays at her home
in Hamer.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Curtis OF Mack
ay are the guests of friends and rela-
tives during the Christmas holidays
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Olene Wilson who is attending
Gooding college at Gooding, Idaho is
home for the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Lila Liljenquist Of Pocatelio
spent the week end in Blackfoot, with
friends and relatives.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28
CHILD OF THE AGES

Child divine. wrapt in the hope Of
ages.
Thought Of God interpreted In
love-
Thine infant Hand. within Thy mother
Mary's
Links all mankind. with Fatherhood
above.
o Child. unchanged by customs Of the
o still. snail Voice. whose soft aD-
peal We know:
Thy plea u only childhoods PightfuI
portion.
A place Of love. In which 70 live, and
~ Lila vass Shepherd.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacobey motor
ed to Pocatello Tuesday evening.
where they attended the Elk dance
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Tolmie and
family Of Salt Lake City are visiting
relatives during the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Donald Cameron Of Los Angeles ]
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. L. N
Capps over the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

F. l.. Wallace Of Wallace, Idaho
was business visitor In Blackfoot
Thursday. ~ So
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. X. M. Hunzeker is spending
the Christmas holidays with her par
ents in Sutton, Nebraska.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Leland Chapman and Verle Benz
ley of Pocatello are, enjoying Christ
mas holidays with their parents.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Ida Call Of Provo, Utah, is the
guest Of Judge and Mrs. ]. H. Ander-
sen over the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Dustin motored
to Pocatello Christmas day, where
they were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. B. Whittelsey.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Carroll Chubbuck of Pocatello spent
the week end in Blackfoot with his
parents. II
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Anna Burgraff Of St. Anthony
is spending the Christmas holidays
with relatives in town.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Bryan West of Poulson. Montana
is the guest of his sister Mrs. William
Tomlinson during the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28
NEW YORK
NEWS LETTER
CeAeeCMu.uee. E..

New YorkChrmas novelties fill with Window.
Equally fascinating children and the animal y
nearly life which from the Of the the tiny
Besides the lions polar
Of domestic
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Lloyd Clark of Arco returned Tues
day to his home, after spending the
Christmas holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. Clark.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Florence Mallory was the
guest of her parents at Shelley over
the holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacobey spent
Christmas day in Idaho Falls with
friends and relatives.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hilliard and
daughter Leona Of Salt Lake City
are the guests of Mr.. billiards par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Hilliard. o.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Charles Kiefer is suffering from {
serious case of pneumonia.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. Grace Stevens has returned
from Boise where she was called by
the death Of her brother-in-law Geo.
Snow. ~
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

No matter what your occupation,
you can get health and accident In
surance of Beebe.-adv.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Laura Faulconer who Is each
ing school at Fort Hall is spending
the holidays in BlackfOot.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

We are In the market for first :lnss
Farm Loans. ]. H. Early. adv.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. John A. Jacobey was a weel
end visitor in Pocatello.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

William Tomlinson has returned
from business trip to Salt Lake
City.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs Mark Tuohy and Miss Eva
Rogers motored to Pocatello Satur-
day
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Essex Coach. Closed Car Comfort.
1880. Phone 126. adv
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

o. X. Loomis of Springfield is spend
ing few days in Blackfoot.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Mrs. E. T. Bowers of Arco is spend
ing few days in Blackfoot.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Ida Dolder Of Pocatello was
the guest of friends Christmas day.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

A. J. Hopkins OF Weiser, IL the
guest of DIR. and Mrs. Frank Nit
chell over the Christmas holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

o. G. Corn OF Idaho Falls spent
Christmas day with relatives in this
city.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Fire Insurance. Beeoe Pb ,ne 100
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Miss Bessie Vaughn left Saturday
for Heise Hot Springs, where she is
spending the Christmas holidays.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Texco crystalite Kerosene.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Texco Gasoline.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

Fire insurance.. H. Early. adv.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28

hand embroidered with lavender fOw-
ers and edged and lined with soft
Qrav f1Ir t.rtsf
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-12-28
As Aunt Susan
Saw Christmas
By ETHEL COOK ELIOT

m REAT- AUNT
H S q S A n
70 C h u C X l e d.
II She said :
We'll, I'm
not done for yet.
even II ! have been
pretty sick. They
needn't take II for
granted I'm q spent
old woman. Why.
I'll 60 to Europe,
come spring."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-20
HOW TO SELECT AND
 HANG YOUR CURTAINS

Curtains, indeed, lead a double life, for they present one appearance within the house and quite another to those who view it from the out side. Frequently they are hung with out any regard for how they appear to the passer-by, and poorly hung curtains may indeed spoil the win- dows of even an attractive home
 From the inside curtains should serve as a frame to the window or view seen through them This should be the first rule of good curtain hanging. for any curtain so hung a to spoil the view or make the win- dow appear too heavily or too awk- wardly draped is not in good taste. And from the outside. the curtains should give an air of privacy without secretiveness or the impression that the house is unoccupied. which many curtains unfortunately do.
 One attractive plan is to have thin and transparent curtains of scrim. net, madras, marquiSette. etc, stretched tight and close all over the glass With long side drapes and an upper valance of cretonne or other drapery material in strong color. This insures privacy and gives a pleas ing effect as seen from the outside anc very decorative treatment from within Many variations of the valance idea are possible. and the most beautiful color effects gained by drapes of heavy sunfast materials to fit the general decorative scheme.
 The kind of rod on which curtains are mounted has much to do with the neatness and attractiveness with which they are hung. One "snag" of the housewife desiring double cur tains is a double rod. one for the under white material and another for the overdrape. But there are flat rods so made to hold an upper and under curtain on the same fixture and from the same bracket, and these are by all means the best to pur chase.
 Indeed. the flat rod of metal whether in gilt or white enamel fin ish, permits the most satisfactory draping. The usual round rod sup ported on two tiny brackets keeps the curtain too near the glass for an artistic effect Also the balls or orn- aments at the end of the usual rod are always falling off or becoming bent. A heavy metal flat rod. round- ed at either end and made to project at least two inches from the window frame is the best mounting for any curtain.
 If you live in a location where metal tarnishes readily as in any place near-salt water. avoid the metal rod and use white enameled wood or you will have the unpleasant experi- ence I did few years ago when a very charming set of scrim curtains in the dining room were entirely spoiled by being hung on metal rods which rusted off onto the curtain hem.
 The home decorator should remem- Der to make the casing through which the rod is run. amply wide. as after washing it may shrink so badly as not to slip over the rod. Hang.