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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06

Finger towels are a welcome addition
10 household linens. Their name in
dictates their especial use. and suggests
the smallness of their size, which is
less than the smallest guest towel AS
all other towels of whatever kind vary
in dimensions, so do finger towels. They
may be no more than 6xl0 inches. but
SXll is better and 9xl2 is excellent.
These towels are particularly desirable
In Summertime when 1t is necessary to
rinse and dry the hands at intervals to
keep them feeling fresh and free from
moisture
There are two distinct advantages in
these wee towels. One is that they take
so little material and the other is that
they are so easy to launder A yard
of huckaback or plain linen toweling
will make several of these finger tow
els. And it is possible to cut them from
the good part of old towels too worn
IN places to be useable As they are.
If the towels are not made from the
very narrow toWeling or linen strips
that have selvedge side, they should
have small rolled hens along sides
whenever the textile is soft enough for
this finish. If not, use the narrowest
possible plain hem, or hemStitch the
edges. The ends are apt to be finished
with a short fringe. If hemstitching is
employed on the sides. use it also along
ends but make the turning somewhat
wider. If fringe finishes ends, whip
the textile along the edge to prevent
further fraying and to help keep the
fringe straight and prevent its mat
ting,
A dainty decoration to use on finger
towels is the design shown in the illus
tration of a Towering plant in fancy
pot. 1t can be embroidered directly
on huckaback toweling, each square in
the weave being counted as one stitch
space. On plain toweling haste a small
piece of cross-stitch canvas over the
material where the design is to be
worked and embroider through it.
Then pull cut the canvas or cut it
away close TO the stitchery
The design can be in filet crochet
plain or in many colocs of tapestry
crochet, This crochet is worked al
ways from right to left. each row be-
ginning with a new length of the me-
dunn which is fastened of At end of
row. Draw in loop of color when
ever the design calls for it. and discard
one color and take up another loop at
will. AS the work is always in one
direction the ends will naturally come
on the wrong side. where they can be
left hanging TO be taken up in the
new row as needed. When a color is
finally discarded, it must be fastened
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off securely to prevent raveling. Tapes
try crochet inserts make distinctive
towel ornaments. Cut away the tex
tile beneath the insert and whip the
toweling securely to the filet crochet
The Towering plant in fancy pot
comes with suggested color schemes
1t can be had by inclosing a nickel
and a self-addressed and stamped
envelope with request directed to
Lydia lie Baron Walker, care OF this
paper. II an Old English initial for
cross stitch or f1let crochet is wanted
send nickel and self-addresSed
stamped envelope, also state letter
wanted Some home makers always
like their linen initiated, hence this
added offer. For both plant and mi
tial inclose a dime.
Observation-Disclosures of plain ice cream
and unusual sauces for them.
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Finger Waves.

Every woman who has naturally
curly hair or who has had a perma-
nent is eager to know how to arrange
her hair in attractive waves. This is
especially true during the Summer
months, when swimming and other out
door sports make it necessary for waves
to be set fairly often.
Before setting a wave the hair should
be shampooed we'll so that it will be
soft and easy to handle. In setting the
hair. wet the hair first with water and
then apply curling fluid. II ones hair
il Of the kind which will stay waved
without the use of a curling fluid. this
may be omitted-merely wetting the
hair we'll with water Those who need
a curling fluid will find the following
one very good: Two drains gum traga-
canth, 10 drops glycerin and eight
ounces of rose water. Mix ingredients
end allow lotion to stand overnight be-
fore using.
Now for arranging the wave. Re-
member that the hair must be very
wet-the sitter and coarSer the hair
the wetter it should be- Put the part
where you want it. then comb hair
very, very smooth all around. Let us
start waving the right side Comb the
hair obliuuely on forehead Place in
dex finger of left hand about an inch
to right of part, so that 1t presses
tightly against the first strand of hair.
Insert comb in hair right below the in
dex finger. press it into the scalp and
draw it forward and up against side
of finger. making ridge in the hair
Pinch this ridge between the index and
second fingers Comb hair very smooth
as you hold the first ridge in the hair
firmly in place.
Shift index finger up toward crown
Of head, and repeat operation. The
ridge, which is one side of the first
wave, should not be exactly parallel
with the part, but should converge to-
ward the crown. Shift index finger
about an inch below its last position
and begin making a second ridge in the
hair. This time insert your comb below
your finger and draw it backward in
stead OF forward Pinch the ridge as
before and move your index finger for
ward In this way carry the second
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In France the highest compliment you
can pay a girl Is to say she is "spiritu-
elle," which doesn't mean that she's 8
fading wisp, but that she's lively and
witty. And that, again, means that she
is interested in life, in everything that
passes before her. in people-that she
Is eager Eager interest will make al
most any face attractive. And dull
boredom will turn to paste the prettiest
features.
The first time you go to France, you
will be struck by the fact that the eyes
of the average French girl are so much
more speaking than our own. They
seem so full of life, so interested. So
there's a recipe for you. Be interested.
Be interested in people, in movies, in
newspapers, in life, in fun, In love.
Here's another recipe, a simpler one
to follow: Wear smart clothes. With
a little taste almost any girl can make
herself good looking. I used to know a
girl with an appalling outbreak on her
face, who, with proud carriage, smart
clothes and a lively manner. not only
made a good living, but married one Of
the most famous men in America.
The fashions may be ugly in them
selves, they may look heavy and stiff. as
they do this year. But, however they
seem to you, you must follow them II
you're going to get good job and hold
it.
(Copyright, 1917
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N AT u r E. S
IL ID II E. n
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.
Xxx.
ThA GiIL00rn

The Silkworm.
TINE caterpillars, or silkworms, are
the children of the moth Rombyx
mort Linn. The mother moth
Il has large, plump body and a
wing spread of about two inches
She rarely even tries to fly. She lives
not take any food. During that time
she will lay 800 to 400 eggs. She does
not care where, and the professional
silkworm grower supplies her with cloth
or paper. The eggs are yellow at first,
turning slate colored before the cater
pillars, or silkworms, hatch.
Fresh mulberry leaves are fed to the
worms, and during the As days of their
existence they mott every nine or ten
days. They lay off eating one day be-
fore each mott. Then they begin spin
ming their little silken home.
At first few loose threads are spun.
The Titles compact home takes three
days to build. 1t is made one continu-
GUS thread 1000 feet long. II not dis
turbed, in two weeks the occupant of
the home would secrete fluid and pour
it on one end of the cocoon. This
would soften the silk and the moth
would push her way out.
The grower of silk does not permit
this to happen. He takes the little CO.
coon and drops it in hot water or places
it in a hot oven. The soft, loose silk is
then removed. With a very intricate
little reel the first thread is placed in
it and the unbroken thread is wound
upon it. Then it is sent to the factory.
The Chinese knew the secret of silk
production 1000 years before it was
known in Europe. 1t is said that in SIS
A. D. two monks went into China as
spies. They were able to get some eggs
Of the silkworm moth and take them
back to Constantinople In China it
was crime punishable by death If any
one took the eggs or silkworms out of
the country.
On account OF the high cost of labor
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The Woman Who Makes Good
BY HELEN WOODWARD.

Who frightened typis and ho became OF
America she married
authors.
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Strawberry Fluff.

Cut three boxes of marshmallows into
can OF sliced pineapple, chopped or cut
up very fine but not grated. and one
cupful OF strawberries cut in fourths or
halves. as desired. Add one banana cut
in small pieces and diced maraschino
cherries. All one-t third cupful of walnut
meats broken into small pieces. and put
these ingredients into one pint of cream
that has been whipped stiff. Place in
the refrigerator for at least eight hours
and serve is sherbet glasses with slices
of untrosted white cake.
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Suppose You're Not Pretty.

IT wish you'd write something for the
girls who aren't pretty and tell them
to use their brains instead" So runs
a letter from Gerda. She goes on to
say that before she went to work she
used to feel miserable because she
wasn't as pretty as the other girls at
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had taught her that group of children
that age cannot play happily together
for an afternoon, not without expert
guidance. that is. She had found that
older cousins we're usually added to the
invitation list. and that complicated
matters still further. More than that,
children ate too much at the wrong
time and we're upset afterward, as a
consequence. And. they thought that
birthday meant gifts from everybody.
Nancy did have sponge cake with
three candles on it for her son. He
shared it with Joan and the Lacey
children who happened over. None OF
the children blew out the candles. One
breath from a child with a cold may
spread cold germs all over the cake.
Peter had three gift packages and
counted them off on his fingers. He
had three pieces of candy, three small
helpings of plain ice cream. His grand
mother sent him check for three
dollars. His father gave him three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-06
Fish Chowder.

Simmer two pounds of fish or sea
food in one quart of water until tender,
then remove and flake the. fish. Cook
three cupfuls of diced potatoes in the
fish stock. Cook two tablespoonfuls of
minced onion in the fryings from one
fourth pound of salt pork, diced, until
tender. Remove the pork and onions.
Combine the fish with the pork grease,
potatoes, stock and some salt and pep
per. Heat thoroughly, then add one
pint of milk
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NANCY PAGE .
Three Becomes Important
Number to Junior.
by FLORENCE Ia GANKE.
BY FLORENCE la GANKE.

July fifth was much more important
to Peter Page Junior than the Fourth
of July That date might represent
the birthday of the United States but
the fifth was the birthday Of Peter
Page himself. And here he is three
years old.
There was no birthday party for him.
Nancy did not believe in birthday par
ties for small children. Her experience
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Carrot.Rice Patties.

Combine mashed carrots with rice.
using twice as much rice as carrots. Add
some grated cheese. Season, adding
some finely chopped onion II desired.
Shape into small patties, dip in egg and
crumbs. and saute in butter or bacon
orippings until a golden brown.
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married that small, proud king. was not
even pretty. And clever women knew
it much longer ago than that. 1t turns
out that Cleopatra had big nose. And
next thing we'll hear that probably
Helen of Troy wasn't so much to look
at before she fixed up her face. But
she was clever.
Perhaps you don't know 1t, but much
of this talk about pretty, regular fea-
lures is an American and English affair.
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in America the silkworm industry has
not reached the Importance it has in
Europe.
Few people indeed know the moth
that lays the golden egg. The secretion
Of the caterpillar is worth billions OF
dollars. The silkworm is one of the
insects domesticated for the use of man
and the honey bee is another.
(CopyriRht, 1870
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school. But now
she's working, it
doesn't . seem to
make so much diff
t ere nee. s h e's
using her mind and
W e a r ing better
clothes.
But, Gerda, that's
o / d stuff. T h e
great ladies of the
urt of L on / S
Fourteenth kne W
it. Nine. Mantle
non. who actually
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MENU FOR A DAY.

MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Figs
Bran with Cream
Parsley Omelet Toast
Marmalade Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Baked Stuffed Peppers
Corn Pudding
Strawberry Blanc Mango
Iced Tea
DINNER.
Bouillon
Cold Sliced Tongue
Potato Salad Green Peas
Watercress Salad
Burberry Pie Coffee
PARSLEY OMELET.
Put three eggs into a bowl and
give them II vigorous beats with
a fork. Put piece of butter the
size of a walnut in a very smooth
frying pan. shake 1t over the fire
until melted, but not brown; turn
in the eggs and shake over a
quick fire until they are set;
sprinkle with salt and pepper,
add two or three sprigS of finely
chopped parsley, rcll and turn
out on a hot dish. 1t is much
easier to make several small
omelets than one large one.
BLANC NANCE.
One quart strawberries, one cup
sugar, one cup water, two round
ed tablespoons cornstarch, pinch
salt, two rounded tablespoons
marshmallow whip or one cup
Strawberries. add the sugar
and water, put into a saucepan,
bring to boil slowly and boil five
minutes; then mash through
very fine strainer. Return to fire
and add the cornStarch, which
has been mixed with a little cold
water, and boil three minutes.
Pour into ice cream glasses or
glass bowl. Set in cold place for
several hours. When ready to
serve, put a teaspoon of marsh
mallow whip on top or table,
spoon of whipped cream.
BURBERRY PIE.
One cup sugar. one tablespoon
-four, yolk of two eggs. Beat all
together and add three cups of
blueberries. Bake with one crust
and frost with the two egg whites,
sweetened and favored.
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j. T. B.-Correct usage sanctions
only "dived," but the word dove" in
the sense Of did dive, is frequently
heard in everyday speech. In formal
speech and writing "dived" should be
used. Thus we say Il dived into the
pool" He dived after me-" She
dived gracefully" They edived sew
eral times" etc.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
SUNDAY and MONDAY

One of the big A show that stood them in line August September in the biggest theatres
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
WRANGELL

The Alaska Native Brother hood is asking the City Council to use it's good offices in having local labor employed on all pub lie work.
 Current report here is that the Wrangell Mill and Power Com rany has sold it's plant to a con- cern from Chicago. Report un- verified.
 Eddie Berkley has long been overdue and it is feared that he may be lost. He left on his gas boat sometime since for a short trip and has not been seen nor heard of since.
 Cope Mundy has had the w. J. Bradley residence completely re- novated and is moving his fami- ly into the new home.
 William L. Paul of Ketchikan gave us a brief visit. He left on business to the states.
 Mrs. William Tamaree, with her little granddaughter Gladys June, came over from Petersburg for a visit and while here is talk ing up matters relative to the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Pederson who is a member of the Missionary Committee.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
SITKA

Frank Kitka went to Juneau.
 Sitka Charley and family left on the Queen for Yakutat. They start early to help prepare for the next convention of the Bro therhCod. Charley is one of the older members of the Sitka Camp and comes from Yakutat 70 he feels it an obligation on his part to help the Yakutat Camp entertain the next convention.
 Frank Kitka and two partners brought in 60 mink and 5 otter. Peter John got 40 mink and 2 otter; William KaskO, Billy Will iians and John Lawrence brOt in 5 mink and 4 otter. A fine catch considering the short time they were out. But the prices this year make the value of the catch very low.
 In the c. E. Society elections last week was elected Walter So- nolIef president-a mighty good man.
 W. P. Mills returned home, on the Queen, and is up to his ears n work which accumulated dur lng his absence.
 Nick Bolshanin and family re- turned home on the Queen, after visiting in the states.
 The local company which pur- chased the Booth Fisheries, con- templates making considerable improvements in the present storage building.
 The repairs on the Valentine, Capt. Billy Williams, are about half completed.
 John Willard's boat explained by MT. Quick struck a rock a half mile from the City Dock and sank. The good ship Prog gress lifted her up and repairs will be made.
 Boris Kostrometinoff, who has been at the U. s. Veterans Hos pital, Walla Walla, Wash, died on the 18th of this month. His body will be returned here for burial. Boris is survived by his widow and five small children, and a sister, Mrs. Coleman of Astoria, Oregon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Truitt re- turned home, on the mail boat, from Juneau where they had been sobpoenaed as witnesses.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
KLUKWAN

Election of officers in the Sis terhcod places in office for this year the following persons: President, Mrs. Martha Johnson; vice president, Mrs. Jessie Ward; treasurer, Mrs. Allen; cores londing secretary, Mrs. John Willard; recording secretary, Miss Esther Johnson; financial secretary, Miss Mary King; ser geant-at-arms, Mrs. John Will Hams; camp council: Mesdames Lee, Jackson and Kunz.
 Mails have delayed delivery of Christmas notes but better late than never. The Alaska Native Brotherhood had charge of the Christmas exercises and enter tainment. The play was manag- ed by Mrs. Seward Kunz; music by the A. N. B. orchestra of nine
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23

The Angoon Public Library was opened on Wednesday, Jan uary 9th by Mrs Maurstad, the local government nurse under the Bureau of Education. She has complete direction of the library.
 For the first time in the his tory of Angoon, Christmas was celebrated by having two pro- grams. December 24 a program was given by the school children and on the 18th the adults put ,on a program-both of which were enjoyed by everyone. AS the saying goes: ''Men are born equal" but that's where equality ends. We must try to keep on.
 A dance was given by the A. N. B. on New Years Day and at the dance it was plain that every one felt the HAPPINESS of A NEW YEAR. On the following night the A. N. s. staged dance which proved to be a very gay affair.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
ASK FOR LOCAL LABOR
Sincerely yours, Louis F. Paul.

Whereas, We, the Alaska Ma tive Brotherhood of Wrangell are informed that large amount of work on the North End Road will be done soon, and,
 Whereas, There are plenty of citizens in Wrangell who are not only out of work but are anxious to work, and
 Whereas, These local persons are a part of the permanent population of Wrangell and many of these have families,
 Therefore, Be It Resolved That the City Council be re- quested to take the proper and necessary steps so that all em- ployment in and about Wrangell be given to local people and that no outsiders be invited to come to Wrangell for such em- ployment.
 Adopted by the Alaska Native Brotherhood of Wrangell, this 18th day of January, 1881.
 Herbert Bradley, President.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
My dear Walter and Gibson:

My dear Walter and Gibson:
 Replying to your letter above.
 The Sheldon Jackson Semin- ary without any further prepa- ration than it's limited field ex- poets to send out as preachers" young men to our Native fields. We can get any number of men of the old Sitka Training School, .forerunner of Sheldon Jackson School, who are now fitted for that kind of leadership. Indian preachers for Indian congrega- tions in Indian fields at $75 per month. The ministers receive twice that pay for the same kind of work and for lesser results produced in some communities So long as our men are satisfied
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
KAKE

A Junior Alaska Native Bro { therhoOd has been organized in our village. The membership is confined to the younger group in the main comprised of stu dents in the schools. The old order and law which forebade the younger generation speak ing before their elders is still a bit strong. The younger people being reticent in the presence of their elders, they felt that they could accomplish more in an organization ot their own. The idea has taken a firm hold and is being worked out with plenty Of enthusiasm.
 The following resolution a- dopted by the Brotherhood is self explanatory:
 Whereas, There was introduc- ed in the National House of Re- presentatives on February 31, 1880, a Bill to amend the Act of Congress approved May 25, 1926, Chap. 379, Vol. A Stat. at Large, and to authorize the taxation for municipal purposes of lots Or tracts held and owned by In dians or Eskimos of full or mix ed blood, natives of Alaska, and for other purposes, and
 Whereas, The right of fran chise has not been exercised by certain Indians in Alaska, and others have been denied that duty and privilege that goes with that right, while payment of taxes has been made com Dulsory, and
 Whereas, Those of our people who exercise those rights are seeking no special privilege, but that certain of our people are being denied the right of fran chise, and no others,
 Therefore Be It Resolved by the local Camp of the Alaska Native Brotherhood that the Grand Camp be asked to oppose "assage of this bill unless it is amended 50 as to exempt Ma tives of Alaska, who have not ex- ercised, or have been denied, the privileges and rights of voting in the elections of the Territory or of the other elections and so on;
 Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to Louis Shotridge, President and Eli Katanook, Secretary of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, and to William L. Paul and the Alas ka Native Brotherhood press.
 Be It Further Resolved That the Grand Camp be requested to communicate with tht Eskimo Tribes, if possible, concerning this bill, which effects all mu- nicipalities and all Natives of Alaska.
 Passed this 14th day of Jan uary, 1881.
 Peter Hansen, President Rake Camp, A. N. B.
 Arthur Johnson,
 Secretary.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
Divisional Notes
SITKA

Former "chief of police" Pete Allard was given jolt of IS months in the federal peniten- tiary at McNeil Island on bur- glary charge. He was taken south on the Alameda.
 H. s. Sully is being tried Do- fore the court at Juneau, on a charge of violating the Alaska Bone Dry Act. Henry Roden is attorney.
The Alaskan., 1931-01-23
Ntaphone acts, News Reels & Comedies

pieces and direction of the pro gram by Seward Kunz, Presby- terian Lay-Worker. A jolly old Santa arrived and distributed 10 old and young presents which gave joy to all.