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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
CHAPTER l.
Martha Dennison.

Everything had dated from that
evening John had teIephoned to say
that he would not be home for dinner.
Martha had protested.
Have you forgotten the fact that
the Westcotts have asked us over
there for tonight?
Il can't help it. Martha. I'm going
into conference now and | don't know
what time Wen be through. You'll
have to go without me-" His tone
was curt. decisive. Perhaps if he had
been contrite, apologetic-Oh, well,
she ought to be used to Johns manner
by now. He seldom took the trouble
to he polite to her.
Very we'll" she said quietly,
evenly. And almost before she had
spoken the words, there came the
click of the receiver a t the other end.
For a moment Martha Dennison sat
very still beside the telephone. Every
thing about her seemed to droop.
Then, with a sigh she reached for the
book. turned to the VS. and called
Mrs. Westcott's number.
A moment later when Emily West
colts voice lifted across the wire,
Martha was speaking the usual con-
ventionalities.
Yes, just a moment ago An inn
portant business conference. I'm
sorry to disappoint you at the last
moment. but, of course. l know how
difficult it is to have an extra
woman"
Emily Westcotts response was i'm
mediate.
LAS a matter of fact. you won't be
the extra woman. My brother Perry
has Just arrived in town. He'll be de-
lighted TO act as your partner tonight.
IL will 10 ho
conventions just this time, III send
him over for YOU
'Oh, thank you. that will be very
nice. Martha's tone was little
GREATNESS.
AT Z them"
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SUB ROSA
BY MIMI.
Bad Foundation.


Undecided writes an interesting let
ter-rather a pathetic one too. s
She is not very old and rhe lisa not
very wise, but she knows what she
wants-lots of good times and beaus
and excitement.
Evidently she has not enough boy
friends to keep her interested. for she
often finds the evenings duh, and In
her search for novelty has formed the
habit of calling up men. withholding
her name and talking to them Tor
few minutes
This is an altogether ridiculous IN.
door sport, but it seems harmless.
One night, however, her girl
friend, Jerry, gets the wrong number,
hears a pleas SAINT masculine voice at
the other end of the wire, holds con-
verse with him and promises to call
again. ~
From that time forth, our heroine,
most Of their evenings calling their
unknown friend on the wire. tt
He lives with several other men.
and the whole crowd urge the girls to
come mp to the apartment for a party.
The girls refuse, but Claire Is aw-
fully tempted. One Of the men sounds
so nice. Finally, one day, when she
rings him up, lust for fun" he per
suades her to go out on date with
him.
He proves to be a very nice boy,
lots of fun and a darn good sort She
likes him awfully but refuses to at
tend party at his place. although he
assures her there will be plenty of
other girls present.
He has promised never to call her
on the phone, but if she wants to see
him again she is to call him.
Now. she wants to know whether
she may go to his place or not? He
seems so nice-just the sort of man
she likes-and she hates to see him
go forever.
She wants some good advice, she
tells me. What she really wants is a
friendly pat on the shoulder and the
assurance that she will be doing per
fectly right to call up this man, and
go to see him as often as she likes.
But listen. Claire: Do you really
like this chap? Do you honestly want
to make a good impression on him?
Then YOU have got the deuce of
lot to live down already. He knows
you as girl who calls up strange
men and talks glibly about going to
their apartments.
He realizes that if YOU had crowd
Of admirers hanging about, you would
not waste time on boys you do not
even know.
If he is the right sort, as you say.
then he has the same old conventional
standards and don't you forget 1t.
You have got to show him that.
though you started out badly, you are
just exactly the type he wants to
know.
And to do that. you have got to go
back and wipe out all traces of your
mistake
Do not call him up again. If he
wants to see you badly enough, he
will call sooner or later. And when
he does call. ask him to your house.
Do not give yourself another black
eye by rushing off to his apartment.
Let him come to yours.
Make him forget the somewhat
dubious circumstances under which
he met you. ---.--.-
You think this is tiresome moral
advice don't you? My girl, it is good.
sound policy.
If you want to have real love af-
fair, build 1t on firm foundations. II
you want toaget regular guy, you
have got to use regular methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

Napkin holders or cases are used in
Paris in preference to napkin rings.
These cases are the daintiest affairs
imaginable when made of linen with
the flap ornamented with drawn work
or traceries of embroidery. 1t may be
that they have fine motifs of lace in
serted. These may be decorativ
merely, or each may contain the initial
of the person whose napkin it is to
enfold.
This is a fashion that will appeal to
American home makers. 1t accents
rather than detractS from the appear
ance of the table, since the cases are
beautiful in themselves and complete
ly hide from view the used napkins.
If embroidered or lace initials are not
used on the holders. and thereby indi-
cate to whom they belong. the cases in
set may all be somewhat different.
The sizes and shapes must be uniform.
of course, but the decorations may
vary.
To Determine Size.
Each case should he large enough to
hold a dinner napkin. AS sizes of
these vary, and what one housewife
chooses may vary from that of an
other the only rule to follow when
making sets of napkin cases is to have
them large enough to hold your big
gest napkins when folded into rec
tangles. That is. the napkin is folded
once through the lengthwise center
before it is slipped into it's case.
The holders are made from strips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

Countless flags are displayed in
washington on February % in honor
Of George washington, and one, which
bears his name and portrait, is this
flag Of George Washington Univer-
sity. According to the University
Bulletin, the flag WAS first unveiled
At the Winter convocation of the uni
vArsity, February %, 1908, in the
Lafayette Opera House (Belasco The
ater).
The flag design includes a paint
Ing of the university seal, and both
flag and seal were designed and do
mated by Frederick D. Owen. In his
presentation speech Mr.. Owen said:
I'm this design the form lends itself
we'll for the placing of the university
field and blue for the cross placed
upon the center divide the flag into
four parts, giving a good section for
the placing Of the appropriate SYM
bols Of the university departments.
an the center of the blue cross and,
therefore, in the center OF the flag
is placed q painted, enlarged copy of
the great seal Of the university. The
design and inscription are taken from
the original seal Of Columbian College.
Upon the background the words. Deus
The head Of George Washington in
the lower part Of the shield IL copied
from the portrait ~ Gilbert Stuart.
The open Bible above bears two mot
toes in Greek. On the left-hand mage,
I'm the beginning was the Word, and
the Word was with God, and the
Word was God" On the right-hand
page, "In Him was life, and the life
was the light of men," On the other
band of the seal are the names of the
university and the date of its incor-
poratiQn.
Buff and blue, the colors Of the
University are the colors associated
with George Washington both ~ COM
mander of the 1st Virginia Regiment
in colonial wars and as we see his
uniform in such portraits as that
in the House Of Representatives
Buff and blue were the colors selected
for the uniforms Of the Commander
inChtat'a guard. orsAntze1 March u.
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EMBROIDERY DISTINCTION THE


of plain linen three times as long as
the napkin when folded as described
One-third of the length is folded and
sewed down at the side edges. thus
forming a pocket. The other end is
folded over this to make a flap. 1t is
this flap that is ornamented.
Sometimes the entire edge of the
strip of linen is folded and hem
stitched down before the pocket and
flap are made. Sometimes a row of
double hemstitched drawnwork is
made about y inch from the edge.
If the case is to be embroidered the
drawnwork is omitted and feather
stitching substituted. or some equally
attractive fancy stitch.
Decoration.
The flap is sometimes divided into
squares by drawnwork, double hem
stitched. Such ca ses are decidedly
good-looking. One or more initials
may be embroidered in the different
squares. Or filet initial may be used
in one. This suggests another use to
which the field alphabet designed for
readers of this paper may he put.
While white is the favorite color for
these napkin holders. they can he
made equally we'll from any shade
that matches table linen. Embroidery
may be in white, cream or to match
the material. Drawnwork and lace
insets may be used instead if preferred.
Sets of cases made of the same ma
terial as breakfast sets, with napkins
inside that also match. form delight
fully complete table sets.
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"Puzz1;cks'
.PuzzIeLiHerick

Here lies a poor gluttonous i,
Who is now considerably >.
He's gone, so they 5,
Without doubt into -.
To the place where they cook the
best ).
l. One who infringes the moral
code
2. Less fat
8. Declare.
4. Not sick used as a conjunctionl
5. The final meal of the day
tNote.-H. NJ Bateman. the IA
nous authority on limericks, states
that this one is supposed to he the
epitaph on the headstone above the
grave of a glutton. Regardless of
that fact, it is a clever bit of verse Of
its kind and if YOU can't fill in the
blank spaces you'll find the answer
here tomorrow
Saturdays "PuzzIick"
A trig little f1apper of Cheltenham
Put on flannels to see how she felt
i'm 'em.
But she said. with shout,
IF you don't pull me out,
I'm sure shall jolly soon melt in
'em.' ~
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Your Baby and Mine
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.
Increase the Diet.

increase the Dlet.
Mrs. G.. A. p. writes: Il am feeding
a baby of months, mashed potatoes,
orange juice and a little cereal She
has been fed cows milk since she
was 3 months old She sleeps until
about II o'clock, after being put to
bed at s, and then wakes up and is
for a bottle and again at $50. Can
you tell me how to get her to sleep
the night through?"
Answer.
well. healthy, properly nourished
child has no difficulty in going from
at least months of ace without food
from to 6. When a child must be
fed so often at night, it only means
that his daytime diet is deficient. The
leaflet on feeding from Z months to 8
years is exactly what you need now
to show you how to improve the
child's diet. Please send me a self-ad-
dressed and statmped envelope and ask
for 1t. If you will ask for the leafiet
No. at the same time It will answer
your other question.
Chronic Nose Bleeding.
Mrs. H. S-You should have the
child examined very carefully to see
that he is not A 'bleeder" before you
have any operations done on his
adenoids and tonsils. The nose. bleed
might be caused by a small ruptured
blood vessel which does not heal prop
erly and any slight blow or pressure
starts it bleeding afresh, but the con.
dition is hardly normal one and de-
mands some good medical attention.
Try another doctor.
Mrs. F.. Cit would be most ad.
visable to have the baby's eyes treated
by an eye doctor. They evidently need
some stronger treatment than boric
acid water. When there is pus in a
baby's eyes in the morning it is not a
matter for home treatment.
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dering when he would discover the
first one. 1t looked to him as II al
ready the buds on the naples were
beginning TO swell. He had been
down to the sugar house and put
everything in readiness for the first
run of sap, from which the maple
syrup and maple sugar he liked so
we'll would he made. Now he was
Just waiting for sign that it was
time to tap the trees.
On this particular morning Farmer
Browns Boy was a little discouraged.
1t was cold morning. 1t was so cold
It seemed to him that Jack Frost was
settling down to stay long time. 1t
didn't seem possible that Spring could
be anywhere near. So Farmer Browns
Boy was feeling little downhearted
as he walked from the house to the
barn. Halfway to the barn he stopped
abruptly, threw up his head and lis
tened. Such an eXpectant look as
there was on his face-that good.na.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

OF each, according to her choice, and
making this the gold and silver age of
individuality.
The majority Of these are chastely
plain, like a quaint, old fashioned wed.
ding band, but occasionally now an
deliberately f1ligreed style energies
which likewise promises to be enthusi-
astically accepted. And because fash
ion considers them items of impor-
lance she dictates that they be always
of solid gold or sterling silver.
NARCOTIC.
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dry, apply a touch Of good cold
ueam-that is all. + FL
Do this regularly, and particularly
in the evening. Use powder and
rouge if you wish. But never leave
them on over night They clog the
porcs, often enlarge them Black
heads and dishgnements often fol-
low. They must be washed away.
Get rsai PnLneisps
Do not use ordinary soaps n @e
treatment given above Do not
think any green soap, or represented
40 Of palm and olive oils, is the same
as Palmoiive. ".
It costs but Toe the cakei-so little
that millions let it do for their bodies
what it does for their faces. Obtain
Palmolive today. Then note what an
amazing difference one week makes
The PAlmoiive Company tDel Corp).
Chicago. Illinois aass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Dreamed Corned Beef.

For pint Of the beef cut into fine
dice or run through the coarse chop.
per, make q creamy sauce with one
tablespoonful each of butter and -four
and one cupful of milk. Season well
with salt and pepper and onion juice,
stir into the cut meat, simmer for Ave
minutes, and when serving sprinkle
thickly with coarse bread crumbs
which have been Drowned in q itttle'
butteS
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Gluten Mullins.

Mix together one and a half cupfuls
Of gluten meal, one-fourth teaspoonful
of salt and one teaspoonful Of baking
powder. Beat one egg well without
separating. Add one cupful Of milk,
stir into the dry mixture and beat for
minute. Fill heated and buttered
gem pans and bake in a quick oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Moslen1s and Christians.

Moslem women are not allowed to
marry Christians by the terms of the
modified form of the Swiss civil code
now before the Turkish National AS
sembly for ratification. The law.
which prohibits polygamy and divorce
by the mere whim of the husba and,
declares as null marriages contracted
with Christians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

Farmer Browns Boy likes Winter.
He wouldn't be a real boy if he didn't
like Winter. He likes to skate. He
likes to slide. He likes to feel the
cold, bracing air. He likes to see the
beautiful, white, glistening landscape.
But you know we get tired even of
things we like. Farmer Browns Boy
was beginning to think of Spring. He
was beginning to have longing for
green things. He was thinking of
the coming of Spring signs and won
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
The Flag of George Washington University.

1875. That they were favorite colors
Of Gen. Washington is attested
by note written by him regarding
clothing and arms in 1777, in which
he says. IF buff and blue can be had,
/. should prefer that uniform, as it
is the one l wear myself"
The university flag in silk is dis
played on the stage at all university
convocations. Bunting flags are dis
played at the university buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Potato Rapout,

Prepare pint of brown sauce, sea-
son well with salt pepper and mush-
room catsup, add one pint of diced
cold boiled potato and simmer for 10
minutes, sprinkline with chopped pars.
ley altar dishin4 I'M I,
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HOME NOTES
sgtssss5e
10y JENNY WREN.

Here is just a glimpse of a most
fascinating small "Pompeiian" break.
fast room. The furniture is an adapted
French Empire style, which was large
ly inspired by the art of ancient
Pompeii.
An unusual color scheme is. achieved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
Keeping Your
Schoolgirl Complexion
By IRENE CASTLE ~
Watch
the Kind of Soap
You use on your face
Uss only q true complexion soap
me this way

ODERN beauty methods start
lV1 now with keeping the pores
clean and the skin free of blemish-
inviting matter. That means daily
cleansing with soap and water.
Youth i thus preserved and natural
loveliness invited.
But take care the kind Of soap you
use Don't think any so-calied good"
soap will do. Some soaps, excellent
for many purposes, may prove un-
fitted for your skin. A good com
plenoa IS too priceless for expert
ment
Thst Is why most authorities urge
Palmolive; 4 soap made of rare COS
metic oih, soap made by experts
in beauty solely for ONE purpose,
to safeguard your complexion. Be-
fore its day, women were told use
no soep On your faces" Soaps then
were Judged too harsh.
Jut follow this simple rule in
sdn ere for one week. Note the
Improvement that comes. It is Ma
lures formula to Keep That School,
girl Complexion"
To I'll s~s Usok Nots the
eAsasss u yoas siin
Wash your face gently with
Pamolve Soap, massaging it softly
into the skin. Rinse thoroughly,
frst with warm water, then with
eoA 4 yoar slia = ine1ned - be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22
MODE MINIATURES

The fashionable woman again goes
in for simplicity, and severe sim.
plicity, wearing gold or silver bands
together as necklets. anklets or brace
let's; wearing one, two or three bands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

One Mother Says:
Elastics in baby romper legs are
always wearing out from washing
and ironing When | make the
rompers ! put hook and eve on the
elastic before slipping it into the cas-
ing: this may be easily taken out be-
for the little suit is laundered This
eliminates the continual changing of
elastic and also makes the rompers
much easier to iron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-22

in the rich coloring of the furniture
az contrasted with the terra Gotta
color plastered walls.
The table top, the lining of the cup
board and the top cross piece of the
chair backs are all a rich blood red.
The other parts are dull olive green,
and the chair seats are black patent
leather. The legs of the table and
wall pieces are painted in imitation
Of green and black marble. The wood
en- portions are decorated with classic
designs delicately executed in green
and gold.
(Copyright. 1921
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Becomes Excited.

Who believes quite everything he hears.
Is much too trustful of his ears.
-Mocker the Mocking Bird.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-12-22

ven1ber 18th, became seriously i'll with
uremia. A few days before his death
he contracted pneumonia which be-
cause of his weakened condition, caus-
ed his death.
Mr.. Reetz Yves Eorn in West Preu-
sen, Germany, : csober 4th, 1853. In
1875 he cam to America and directly
to Brown County, Mimi, where he
located. He was united in marriage
to Miss Bertha Marotzke of Long
Tree in 1876. They went to house
keeping on a farm in Eden township
Brown County. In 1886 they moved
to Three Lakes township, Redwood
County where they also engaged in
farming until the year 1915 when
they removed to Clements where they
have resided since. On June 21st,
1926, the couple celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. Reetz was the father of nine
children, two preceding their father
in death. Besides his sorrowing wife
he leaves to mourn his death four
sons and three da syhters, namely
Herman and Robert of Bertha, Mimi,
Adolph of Portland, Ore, August of
Clements, Tina, Mrs. John Gluth of
Morgan, Augusta, Mrs. Herman
Schultz of Golden and Martha, Mrs.
Henry Doepke of Minneapolis: also
two brothers, Johr Of Renville, and
August of New Ulm; and one sister,
Mrs. Bertha Steinhouse of Eden.
Thirty-two grandchildren and one
great grandchild also mourn his loss.
The funeral was held from the
home at one o'clock Thursday after
noon and at 100 o'clock at the Glenn
ents Bethlehem Lutheran church, Rev.
c. Mack officiating. Burial was made
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Reetz was a devout Christian,
active in church work and one of the
founders of our congregation, and
loving husband and father, was re-
spected and loved by all who knew
him.
Those from a distance attending the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Reetz and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reetz
of Bertha, Mrs. Henry Doepke and
daughter, Miss Marie of Minneapolis,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reetz and daugh-
ter, Miss Hulda of Renville and Mr.. |
and Mrs. August Reetz Of New Ulm.
Card of Thanks: We wish to thank
all our friends who so ably assisted
us through the illness and death of |
our beloved husband and father. Es-
pecially do we thank Reverend c.
Mack for his comforting words, the
those who rendered their
services in clearing away the snow
from the cemetery, and also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs Carl Reetz and Children.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-12-22

Marshall has again been awarded
the annual district music contest
The date set is April 3Oth, 1927. The
award was made at recent meeting
OF the district committee, which is
composed of Superintendent r. L.
Brown of Marshall, chairman; Super
intendent R. M. Fjeldstad of Cotton
wood, and Superintendent j. P. Herts-
gard OF Madison. The motion to hold
the contest in Marshall was made by
Mr.. Fjeldstad. This committee was
chosen from the schools that scored
the highest number of points in the
last contest. The method of judging
Will be changed in the Forthcoming
contest, two sets of judges officiating
instead OF one. Three persons will
judge the vocal numbers and three
others the instrumental. The dis
trlct music contest attracted some 800
students last spring,-News- Messen-