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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
RShA1 NJ H. ~AAh1A x ~ EDNA KENT FORBES

"cpt FOR n few days at 4 time. She
should keep on hand a jar Of pu.e
flesh building cold cream or small
bottle Of first quality olive oil or first
quality almond oil, and use these
frecl" whenever the skin is dry.
Ste should use IL hair tonic even
though her hair is healthy. Ii is i'm
o. sin'e to treat the hair too well,
and sh" may put off by many years
the tine when her hair becomes
frankly gray. she should take spa
nails and of her neck. Nails that are
il"i,; vel! Inan;~ured are much less
likely to develop ridges. and HANDS
thai ar occasionally rubbed with
Sorle nouriS7irg oil Will not so soon
become middle aged
Lucy !. and Eva B.-Milk would
nos benefit your skin. 1t Feeds to
nave a fine cream maSsa ged into Il
each day. Such a cream is made
with ii basis of the best almond oil,
which will in no way encourage Il
growth OF hair.
Carl W.--Taicum or pure rice pow
der will b" all that is needed for the
SIX III after shaving. You will have
to build up to get rid OF the hollow
cheeks.
Brown Eyes. Ii you have any
tendency to supertiunus hair do no.
use cocoa butter on the face or thr "a /.
1t will take many months for a scar
boil, and since simple olea cnes are
not fastening its disappearance. I
should just wait for nature to do her
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Early Days and Ways in
Washington.

myself are not exactly Of a size, one
belng about five feet nothing and the
other being considerably above six
feet tall.
In the first paroxism of distress I
ran into Mr.. Pitk;n's room and told
MN or my lamentable case lie
laughed at my perplexity and said
he had shirt and cravat at my sery-
ice, and Mr.. Daggett. with most pro-
Voking Kindness. offered another. his
Waistcoat into the bargain 7 told
them that they were a set of kraves
ana had feed the servant to commit
the fraud and left them nightly
pleased with the adventure. CON
posed to join the laugh and 1 returned
70 my room determined to court OBJ
ilSlon in sleep and wisely let the
morrow take care of itself MY bed
was at least six feet wide and the
linen sweet and clean and in ten min.
uteS all recollection of nv trouhIe
was lost in a most refreshing sleen
from which l did not awake until s
in the morning. A servant now en-
tered and made a fire and prepared
my things for dressing; after he was
gone 1 got UP and examined Mr.
Cushman's shirts with sad visa ge.
but what was my surprise to find that
this fancied Colossus wore a shirt not
an inch longer than my own and that
it would suit my back as we'll as
his. The discovery at once changed
the appearance of everything and
after selecting one from the number
also n cravat and handkerchief. 1
dressed myself in this borrowed or
stolen shirt with as much good humor
and satisfaction as il I had chosen
them from my own wardrobe. Soon
after / had Joined the party below
observed Mr.. Daggett cycling me occa-
sionally with a good deal of signifi-
canoe and expected every moment to
feel the effect of his wit. but he saw
my difidence on the occasion and con-
tented himself with asking me in a
whisper how many reefs / had in my
BIS. / got off very we'll by join
ing with him in the laugh and by
assuring him that I was a much
greater man than he took me for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Satin Weaves.

y more fragile cousin to the twill
weave. the satin weave has no out
-, ward resemblance TO it. The satin or
Of the twill. Yet, though the princi-
pie of twill weaving is employed, no
trace of the Twill structure, such as
the diagonal lines. is visible on the
surface OF the cloth.
1t is only by close examination that
one can see how the smooth, shiny
surface is due TO the threads lying
parallel and close to each other and
passing under the threads running at
right angles only at intervals Of six,
seven. eight or more cross threads.
In ether words, the threads cross each
ether at such Irregular intervals that
no line or twill figure is allowed to
form. These long threads which are
not held Gown are called. appropri-
atciy. floats"
When you are looking for dura-
bility a short-float satin will be your
best selection. When the float" is
too long there is rather d large sur
face that can catch and pull on any
thing rough with which il happens to
, come III contact. And that is the dis
advantage of many satetn weaves.
Satins and sateens usually acquire
with age : sort OF greasy shine,
Wnl'n diners altoSether from the
natural lus;er the cloth first had
Rut in the best qualities sateen
weaves give fairly good service, eSpe-
cially when they are used only occa-
.ionaEy and not for every day
Satin weaves are most common in
silk. The glossy, bright Surface of
silk gives an attractive appearance in
satin and satin-hniShed goods.
But by means of various combina-
tions the manufacturer is able to
make a cheaper cloth and still have
! the effect OF the more expensive. The
! most frequent combination is silk and
cotton. Cotton backed satin is an
excellent buy. since cotton does not
show at all on the right side. Linen
| and wool, too. are sometimes worked
up in satin weaveS.
| There are countless special yari-
ations-most of them created within
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
1g Importance OF the Fob
Striking
by MARY MARSHALL.

1t is not Il mere caprice of fashion
that fobs have come into favor.
The present revival Of Empire and
Directoire fashions is said to he due
to the ball hei,: in Paris this winter
when costumes of the Napoleonic
period were worn by all who attend
ed. However, if we had not been in
a mood for the Directoire and Empire
mode, this ball would never have had
the influence that il has already
cxertrd ami that seems To be increas-
ing daily
The straight, scant lines of that
period are more in the spirit of the
present mode than anything that has
been worn in the int.r.a between
that period and the present.
\ year ago another ball in Paris
called the Gavarni bail, brought into
emphasis the costumes a. the period
about 1s&3--cnormoUs balloon sleeves
wid, full and rather short skirts
dronl ing shoulders and parted hair in
rinGlrtS oTtr the ears. But the in
tertSt in clothes Of that period was
but hectinS not because the ball was
less important than t'oe birectoire
hall this Year. but because nobody
sleeves and riG.lrtS.
The watch fob was an accessory of
the Directoirc p riud that was
brought into the limrliEht at the
Dirtctoirc bail, and with amazing
rapidity the fad for tn" watch fob
has spread across the Atlantic. Some
times it is worn In the left-fand
waist cuat pocket after the manner
shown in ihe sketch. When the
tailored jacket is worn sans waist
coat then til" fob d. peas to hang
from a hi4h left hand br. asst pocket.
often frhs are used ~ trimming for
hats Ii does not ss.esn /" matte"
much whether the i"h has anything
10 do with Il watch o. not.
For hats the fob is m&d consisting
OF bar of rhin"stunes With tiny per
forati"ns through which it may be
Stwed to the hat. From this bar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Mosaic Sandwiches.

Mash IL small cream cheese. add two
and one-ha'f tahl. .spoortu!s Of pea
nut butter. and work unit! thoroughly
blended. Season highly with salt and
faprika. cut three slices each of
white and dark graham bread half an
inch in thickness. Spread a slice of
the white bread with butter and place
Il slice OF the graham upon ii. Spread
this with the butter and place on
it a slice of white bread. Repeat
this process, beginning with Il slice
of graham bread. Put both piles in
Il cool place under n light weight and
let stand until the butter is cold.
Remove the weight and cut each pile
in three half-inch slices. Spread two
of these layers with the prepared
mixture, and put together i'll such
ii way that a white block will alter
nate with II graham one, making IA
checkerboard appearance. Wrap in
cheesecloth and again place under a
light weight in a cool place. To serve.
remove the weight and cut in slices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

Mas canary herd Media hasent sang
yet and last mite after suppir ma sed
20 pop. Willyum. do you know I've bin
thinking maybe I haven't bin feeding
that berl correckIy, perhaps.
You cant iXpect to feed berd with
nife and fork, that would be going Il
little too far, pop scd. starting to
reed the paper
Don't be redickuliss. ma sed.
me"n I've bin thinking that perhaps
she hasent bin getting the proper
icod t" agree with her voice. maybe.
Its the ferst inkling I've had that
she's got Il voice. pop sed, and ma sed,
mats Jest II, maybe if ! could find
jest the proper food for her she mite
.:uddlnly start to sing and shame us
alt Look wat You reed about all TIL.
crate italian opera singers being so
fond OF SpagetIy, how do we know
there's not some reason fer it? ma
sed.
That's rite, and personally I believe
Tie reason Tor ii Is tina. they're use to
I, although it may mrerly be because.
they have the artistic temperament
and like 10 show off in public, pop
sed. however. AS far as this canary
Media il concerned, why don't YOU
tsy her on mixed diet Of tawking
machine needles and ground up piano
wire and See if You get eny action?
he sed.
You're unfeeling, that's watts n mat
ter with you. ma sed. and pop Sed.
Not at all, | merely have :! scientific
mind without Il scientific education.
Well q, ma. wy don't YOU try to
make swallow a MCKEE, maybe she
WerkS Ike Il mechanical piano, | scd.
You'll go rite TO, bed if | heer an
other Example Of so called humor out
OF you, ma ssrd.
WITCH she didn't heer It, and she Sed.
Well, you can say wat you wunt.
"illyum. but | bele.ve if | fed that
herd Il little honey. just 4 few drops
day, il mite sweeten her little vocal
cords.
Excuse me vile with trembling
hands tern to the sporting page. pop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
WHAT TODAY MEANS
TO YOU
ny MARY ELAkE.
Pisces.


Today should be q very happy day
for every one and prove suspicious
for romance. Marriages contracted
will be joyful and enduring.
child born today will DE impul-
siVe III early youth, but in maturity
powerful and successful in all walks
of life.
You are overcritical If today il your
birthday and constantly analyze all
Your emotions as we'll as those with
whom YOU come. in contact. Even in
your affairs OF the heart you are
always conscious of your every emo
ton, and for that reason you always
want the other person to make the
advances, so you may act the critic.
However. you are at heart really
quite affectionate, but until you teach
yourself to enjoy yoGr emotions.
rather than to weigh the effect Of
them on others, you Will ne thought
conceited and an unrespousivc friend.
which really wounds you very much.
You are versatile and can do many
things, but because you have the
ability To express yourself well you
are apt to talk too much and To waste
your life on one hobby after another.
You find concentration very diff
cult, but it is only through rigid APP
plication that You will succeed in
making one of your many interests
profitable life work. Remember
that. once you have baked about
what you are going TO do, it is much
harder to do it, because in baking
about it you have actually done it
mentally. and YOU are the type that
is as easily satisfied with the thought
as with the performance.
The women of this date are very
practical and are always successful
in driving good bargain.
Well known persons horn on this
date are: Charles Scribner. publisher:
John Meredith Read. diplomat: Lloyd
LowneS, Governor of Maryian nd;
Hampton l.. Carson, Philadclphist
lawyer and author; James Brander
Matthews. author, and Emma G..
Thursby, singer.
Copyright, 1924
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
When We Go Shopping
BY MRS. HARLAND II. ALLEN.

just the last few years-of fashion
able fabrics in satin.
If YOU are seeker after beautiful
and rich effects in cloths you can't
afford to neglect the satin or s,teen
weave.
If it's q delectable spring hat you
are contemplating, you may select the
lovely rrarabout satin, smooth and
fine, or perhaps YOU will like the
ribbed or lined sun satin" If it's
pajamas. nightshirts. Innings or work
shirts you are making, your standby
is "sateen" or ''satine"-satin weaves
in cotton goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Almond Jelly.

Soak two tablespoonfuls of gelatin
in one-fourth cupful of cold water
and then dissolve in half q Cupful of
boiling water. Add one and one
fourth cupfuls OF sugar, one cupful
of orange juice and one cupful of
chopped almonds. Then add about
one fourth cupful of lemon juice and
the whip from two and one-haIf cup
fuls of cream. Chill, cool and re-
move from the molds, making one
small heart shaped mold for deco
ration for the top. Serve with
whipped cream and decorate with
t.herrie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Bacon and Eggs, New Way.

Fry eight slices of bacon diced
until brown. Add six small slices of
dry bread diced. and toss with the
bacon and fat until well seasoned and
slightly Drowned, then add four eggs
beaten with one-fourth cupful of
milk seasoned with pepper and salt
Scramble. This is d Very good way
to use up dry bread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

Buttermilk Cream creates beauty
almost like magic. The most
wonderful thing about il is the
fact that whilst 1t turns the dull
est. most 1ifeless complexion to
radiant beauty and makes red Or
rough hands or arms snowy white,
ct there is not the slightest sign
Of its use after application. II
actually yauiSheS from sight, and
the most heated atmosphere viii
not produce the least shininess O.
greasiness Of the skin.
No matter whether YOU arr
troubled with poor complex on
wrinkles, puftiness around the eyes,
freckles, crows feet or lines
around the mouth, ugly finger
nails. or just a simple roughness
OF the face. hands or arms caused
by wind or sun. you will find that
any or all Of these troubles will
quickly disappear with the use of
Towards Buttermilk Cream.-Ad-
Vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

there is L bit of grosgrain ribbon
from which is hung a drop OF Jet,
rh'neSt0ncs or colured glass.
These fohs are sometimes sewcd
on the pockets of suits or tailored
frocks. though usually for this pur-
,nse one OF the fobs that can be at
l:rhed with a clasp pin is used. TIL"
nillrcrS have bcea rather ingenious
in usin- Old ornaments. fancy but
tons, buckles and hat-pin heads in
makin& these fohS which can be
simply enough accomplished with the
aid of Il little SroSGrain ribbon.
tN.ryr rhs, l...4.i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
A Little Consideration.

One mother says:
When my son is reading at time
] have given him for his own use
/ never interrupt him to run er-
rands for me. / do not enjoy being
hothered-why should no" | wait
until his hour or his chapter is fin
!shed and then he is happy to do
whatever it is that L wish him to
do for me.
Copyright. 1874
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21
Peters Mischief Is Disc0v-
cred.
Blessed he who in his mind
Tbs others viewpoint seeks to find.
Peter Rabbit.

Peter Rabbit, gnawing the bark
from the fruit trees in Farmer
Browns young orchard, had no guilty
feeling. To him those young fruit
trees were just the same as any other
trees. By this 7 mean that he knew
no reason why he should not eat the
bark Of these just as he ate the bark
of young trees in the dear Old Briar
Patch and in the Green Forest. They
was a change from the bark he had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

Letters written during the
presidency of James Monroe by
Representative Thomas Hill
Hubbard of New York. These
letters. addressed to Mrs. Hub
bard, picture social and politi-
cal life in the National Capital
of hundred years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

As head of the United States en-
ployeeS' compensation commission
Mrs. BESSIE Z. Brueggeman enjoys
the distinction of being the only
woman chairman of an independent
federal commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-21

been eating. 1t was tender and
sweet, and Peter PROMPTLY decided
that he would come up there again
the very next night.
Now, Farmer Browns boy had been
Keeping Il watchful eye on that young
orchard. AS the snow had grown
deeper and deeper, getting nearer and
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19

"B. b." stood dumfounded, alternate
ly shaking, turning, rattling, smelling
and fondling the box; he took it up
stairs. He dropped into chair. This
was the first time any Of his girls had
remembered him on Christmas, beyond
a card, through all these years. He
had always made 1t point to tend
to all graduations and Christmases.
The girls had appreciated It, This
was the first time, but, he hastened to
tell himself, 1t was quite all right-he
had never expected 1t to be otherwise.
Unwrapping the tissue paper, the
box disclosed leather bill-fold with
a hand-tooled design. "Ellen," he
shouted in his happiness. "See what
my first lieutenant made with her
own hands for me. The card on 1t
says:
"'Just an attempt to show a wee
part Of my great appreciation for the
wonderful work you have done In
teaching our class.
YOUR FIRST LIEUTENANT"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19
why q. B., This Is No Time to Worry
About That"

thought she might understand their
needs better but somehow l couldn't
get up much enthusiasm about it."
"Why, B. b." protested his wife,.
''this is no time to worry about that
II feel rather responsible for the,
girls, and the attitude they may take.
hope they haven't been Influenced.
too strongly by me-"
"B. b., you are In bad frame Of
mind tonight" interposed Mrs. Bax-i
ter. sitting down on the arm of his
chair, patting his head Don't you.
know that most people are too busy
tonight getting ready for the Christ
mas festivities to be incoming over
past historyP You know we have to
get the box ready"
"Oh, yes" broke In 'B. B." "That
two pounds Of pecans l promised to
take down the street, Ellen; 1 will go
right away"
The doorbell rang vigorously, three
times. "B. b." hastened to the door.
'If it isn't my first lieutenant"-a
pet name he had for member Of his
class. won't you come up"
"No, thank you, Mr. Baxter, / can't
right now. The girls are planning a
class reunion while they are home for
the Christmas holidays. They want to
know If they can't count on their
teacher for one of those humdinger
lessons-like they used to have before
we were scattered to the four Winds"
'B. B." surprised, dazed and happy
all in the same breath, just chuckled
the way he always did when some
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19
A CHANGE is COMING

The Union BARRIERS through the land
Are waiting anxiously
For January first, as its
Their purpose then, you see,
To organize the ladies
Who are deft at bobbing hair;
They have this as their slogan;
MAKE the Beauty Parlors fair"
They are getting Shop Cards ready
For the rush that is to come
Unionizing Beauty Parlors-
They intend to make things hum.
The shop no more can flourish
Just with hair cut, SINCE and shave,
For the women will demand
A union bob and marcel wave.
THOMAS H. WEST
PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19
CHRISTMAS

~ HRIST was born at Bethle-
W hem that he might die at
Calvary This is the mes
sage and meaning Of Christmas.
Socrates supposed and Plato
philosophical and the worlds
great ones dreamed that mental
process could save humanity.
But Jesus came to save us from
the evil that dwells in US, and
In the unexplored field Of re-
demption his mission was new
and solitary. The sublimity Of
Christ's career Is measured by
the volume and depth of human
guilt.-Herald and Presbyter.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19


kindly deeds had made his kindly
face. His every act, thought or deed,
was for someone else. Yet, "this man
of God" sat with his head on his hand,
deep in thought. In these last few
moments he had lived over ten years
or more; had seen twelve little girls
grow to womanhood.
Mr.. Baxter had taken a class from
the beginners department Every Sun
day these twelve .sttle girls had been
delight as they sat listening with
eager, attentive faces to the wonder
fully interesting things they were told.
All too soon came graduation from
grammar school. The lessons had to
go little deeper for the high school
students. The teacher was fully equal
to the task Finally college took its
toll, until only three of his flock re-
mained, and those few left in the fall
to start their college career.
Mrs. Baxter came in, interrupting
his reverie. Ellen" he began, Il
often think l had such Joy in teaching
those girls; wonder If l did right in
keeping them under one teacher so
long. l suggested that turn them,
over to some woman to teach;
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19
"Here Is Something to Sneak Upstairs
With YOU"

thing pleased him unusually. "You
surely can count on me-" was all he
could say.
His first lieutenant" came closer,
pretending to whisper, Nov, don't let
your wife know about this" and ne
slipped box into his hand-"here Is
something to sneak upstairs with you.
Merry Christmasw
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-12-19
THE
Christmas
Reprirnand
By Eleanor E. King
S, ,'s,Sss ISx,] , -:;;s :rs
,,Sag"&Sg ~ 81 &, :, !, :, M y u AaS $9s3
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F so many years
had not already
swept over his head
IS orroW w, great
worries and time
whitening his hair
one would have
declared him too
good to live His
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
BOSTON
z-Batted for McNamara in 5th

z-Batted for McNamara in 5th.
 zz-Batted for Yeargn in 9th.
 New York ....,..........00 900 70l 0Io-s Boston ..........,......0 900 00l Q0H-l
 Two base hits, Meusel, Padgett; stolen bases, Frisch. Young: sacrifices, Frisch. Young. Southworth; double plays, Jackson 10 Frisch to Kelly. Groh to Erisch to Kelly: McInnis to oNeil to Padgett; Padgett to Tierney to McTnnis: left on bases New York C.: Boston &; base on balls. off Dean 2; Genewieh {; struck out by Dean 2; Gone wich I; hits off Genewich in 2-S; off McNamara in 1 s-3: Yeargin ( in (; hit by pitcher. by Genewlch lkelly): balk. Dean: losing pitcher, Gencwch; uma.res Moran, pfirman and Powell: time, 1850.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
NATIONAL L-AMERICAN
 LEAGUE BALL GAMES
(continued from Preceding Page)

Two base hits Barrett, French. Hooper Fish, |. sewell: three base hits. Blanken- ship, Summa; stolen bases, Collins. French CD; Barrett B; Summa McNulty; sacrifices Myatt Fewster, Sheely, Hooper; double plays, Fewster. J. sewen and Burns; left on bases. Chicago g: Cleveland 8; bases on balls. off Blankensliip ,: Connally l; Shuate q Morton I; struck out. by Blankenship l, Shaute l, Smith l: hits off Blankenship [ in 6 innings: off Connaliy 5 in g.: off Shuate ! in S. off Morton in l lone out in sth) i: off Smith in l.; off Lindsey in l. baik, Lindsey: winning pitcher Blankenshils los ing pitcher Shaute; umpires, Holmes and Owens; time of game, a:30.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Rrot,l.INn 10. PhiIlies |.

Brooklyn. N. Y.. May 2.-Brooklyn pounded four Philadelphia pitchers yesterday in winning by 10-4. Stock led the assault with three hits, mak- ing five in two games he has played since joining the Dodgers. Cy Will liams got his second home run at Eb- bets Field. Score.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
RICHARDS TAKES BACK RESIGNATION
tContinued from Preceding Page)

"For this reason" the letter said, ''and because I believe it will be for the good of the game. I have recon sidered my resignation and ask to withdraw it."
 Richards said he might not be able to play in the Olympic games because of the ruling of the Olympic commit tee against player-writers and be- cause he had contract with news service to represent them at Paris. He asserted he had taken up news paper work as a means of livelihood and felt he should not be considered a professional if he was assigned to re- pert tennis matches and did so.