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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture )-WNU Service.
How often one goes into home
which is nicely furnished, well-ar-
ranged, and comfortable-except for
the lighting! For long time it was
the custom to place a large center
light in each room overhead and let
every one use it to see what they
were doing. 1t had to serve for read
ing newspapers, sewing, playing the
piano, doing lessons, eating meals
dressing, cooking or washing dishes,
depending upon the room and its pur-
pose. Obviously several people in the
same room could not all occupy good
positions with regard to one overhead
light, If, indeed, any of them did
Some would be in semi-shadow, yet I'M
aware that they were straining their
eyes and enjoying less comfort than
they would have with light distributed
to all parts of the room.
The essence of good modern lighting
is to have your light concentrated
where it Eliminates what you want to
oCCp hAlhOut a SAuIC. SOlIcCl llSullIS
for one room differs from that for an
other. Buildings nowadays put several
electric outlets in every room so that
lamps may be attached in different
parts of the room, and still be con-
venient when the furniture is rear
ranged. Even kerosene lamps can be
placed on wall brackets and on stands
wherever their light is wanted.
A very bright source of light, whether
electricity, gas, or other illumination.
should be shaded. Clear glass globes
can be replaced by frosted ones
which diffuse the light. Indirect light
ing is successful in some rooms, but
lamp shades that direct light down
ward and concentrate it where it is
needed are more popular with night
readers.
In the living room there may be oc-
casional use for large central light
that floods the whole room, but many
people at the present time do not
have one. Instead they use wall lights
supplemented by number of we'll
shaded floor and table lamps placed
where they meet different needs. A
lamp near the piano, at the writing
desk. close to the book cases, and by
each chair used for reading or study
ing, gives well-balanced arrangement
Of light in living room. The illus
tration, taken by the bureau of home
economics of the United States De
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
BY NELLIE MAXWELL

add washing soda and bring to boil.
To keep cheese fresh, wrap in
cloth moistened with vinegar. This
will also keep it from molding.
Homemade wall paper cleaner
Take tablespoonful each Of kerosene
and salt, two tablespoonfuls Of -four,
two tablespoonfuls of ammonia and
one-half cupful Of warm water. Mix
all together and boil until the flour
is well scaIded. Knead with the
hands. Make ball of the dough and
use as an eraser on the wall paper to
remove grease and soil.
Wall paper wrong side up makes
good shelf covering. The leftover bor-
der may be used for an edge finish, If
of the cut-out variety.
To keep starch from sticking when
ironing add a bit of lard the size Of a
pea to quart of starch while cooking.
When preparing bread for sand
witches cut off the end crust, spread
the bread with softened butter, cut off
the slice, spread again on the loaf,
and cut the next slice, piling up the
slices as they are cut. Wrap them
and they are all ready to make into
sandwiches with hot bacon or scram-
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Hell pful Suggestions for F4omemakers

bled eggs when the serving time
comes. The old-fashioned pies that
mother used to make of leftover pas
try crusts filled with all sorts Of good
things, make the best kind of pies to
take on an outing. Little turnover
pies was the name; they are not often
seen today and are so good. Even the
regular picnic fan does not enjoy the
best pie If it Is messy and crushed.
Grandmother's old remedy for colds
has not yet been equaled. Twenty or
thirty years ago we knew it was a
good remedy, but did not know that
there is an acid condition of the sys-
tenn with a cold and the acid of the
lemon counteracts this acidosls. Use
lemon Juice in water, whole lemon
to a glass Of water and a half tea
spoonful Of soda, at least three times
during the day and stay in bed. Bed
is the best place for anyone suffering
with cold. AS colds are contagious,
it is the safe thing to keep away from
crowds, and keep warm. Eat fruit
or very easily digested foods. With
fever or severe cases of cold it is
always wise to call a doctor
(0 1881. Western Newspaper Union)
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
FELLOWS
SYRUP
Youthful Idea of Art
Nothing to Boast About

In plea for the teaching of a
greater appreciation of art in the
public schools, Walter Bateson said:
II happened to be in the Rodin
museum when two boys and their
girl friends came in, obviously under
the impression that it was different
place than what it really is
"They giggled over the nudity of
THE Thinker and 1oked over the
swimming possibilities of the Pool
and finally paused before the heroic
group representing the burghers of
Calais giving themselves in chains
and rags to the enemy.
That must be the Volga boat
men, exclaimed one of the boys and
another added facetiously that may
be it was Coxey's army.
'sBut evidently one of the boys
had at least a trace of art in his
soul. He gazed at the group serious
ly for several minutes and then said:
"'You know, folks, there's a great
story behind that thing. l guess
very few people realize the hard
ships those Jews went through when
Moses led them out of Persia" =
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Slip Covers for Chairs, Good Protection
Z

chair. Pin all parts together and
mark the seam lines with chalk or
pencil. The seams in this cover have
been finished with seam cording of
the same material to give them trim
appearance. The little ruffle around
the lower edge makes practical and
pleasing finish but it should be short
enough to clear the floor at least two
inches. Accurate stitching and good
fitting are essential In making furni-
ture covers. for loose slips soon
wrinkle badly and look mussy and
untidy.
As slip cover of this Kind is in
tended to be removed and washed oc-
casionally it is made with placket
down the center back and closed with
strong snaps. A sliding fastener could
be used equally well, if preferred,
either in the center back or in one of
the seams joining the back to the
sides.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

In washing linoleum add little
vinegar to the water; it removes any
grease that plain washing will not.
A salad may be made more attrac-
tive by dipping the fluted edges of
the lettuce leaves into paprika.
When gum gets on the furniture,
cover with blotter and press with
hot iron. When in small daughters
hair, that is quite different matter.
Cover the spot with lard and care
fully rub and wipe away with cloth.
To remove varnish and paint from
woodwork add two tablespoonful of
lye to one quart of thick starch. Mix
carefully and apply with brush,
using an old one. Leave on for forty
minutes, then remove with cold water
with an old paint brush. After allow
ing to stand for several days apply
wood filler and varnish.
When food burns on granite or alu-
minum dishes, fill with cold water,
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Two Kinds Of Ice Cream
Easily Made at Home

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture l-WNU Service.
Here are two kinds of ice cream
which may be new to you. Both are
easily made if you have a freezer, and
the ingredients can be obtained almost
anywhere. The recipes are from the
bureau of home economics of the Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture
Peppermint Ice Cream.
IN pints single u tsp. salt
cream Green coloring
" pint double cream 8 drops essence Of
q cup sugar peppermint
Heat half cupful of the single
cream, add the salt and sugar, and stir
until the sugar has dissolved. Mix with
the rest of the cream and add sufficient
coloring to make a soft green, and
enough peppermint essence for deli
cate flavoring. Use freezing mixture
of one part. salt and four to six parts
of ice and turn the freezer slowly.
After freezing, remove the dasher,
pack the freezer with more ice and
salt and let stand for an hour or more
to ripen. Serve with hot chocolate
sauce.
If less rich ice cream is desired,
use all single cream.
Peanut Brittle Ice Cream.
quart single cream III to 2 cups of
IA cup sugar ground peanut
brittle
u tsp. salt
Heat one cupful Of the cream to the
boiling point, add the sugar and the
ground peanut brittle, and stir until
well blended. Mix with the remaining
cream, and the salt. Use a freezing
mixture of one part salt and four to
six parts of ice cream and turn the
crank Of the freezer slowly. After
freezing, remove the dasher, pack the
freezer with more ice and salt, and
LET stand for an hour or more to ripen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
THE PIG SCHOOL

The pigs all had their stone states
and their sharp stone pencils and were
practicing their letters every little
while.
They were writing beautiful big P's,
for their family name, more often than
any other letter.
Right on time came Peter Gnome,
their teacher. He was wearing a tall
green hat and green spectacles on his
nose.
The gnomes had told him that his
costume was rather gay for teacher
Of pigs, but Peter had the idea that
he must impress the pigs with cleanll-
ness and attractiveness-fo as he so
truly said, they would just as soon
wear tall hats and tall boots of mud
AS for the fairies who came to see
how Peter Gnome's funny school was
getting along-they came dressed in
soft gray dresses with gray wings and
silver gray wands.
They had said they wanted to look
like little school fairies.
Soon Peter Gnome began his teach
ing. All the little pigs stood up and
recited in chorus the many wise things
Peter had taught them all about; how
clean and neat they should be in order
to be thought well of-and to give peo-
pie a different idea than that the very
name Of pig meant dirt and mud.
Then the pigs sang their school sing
ing. Peter called it singing to encour-
age them.
But they often called 1t the Pigs
Bagpipe Orchestra. And some of the
little pigs had become so proud of
themselves since they had been going
to Peter Gnome's school that they
thought their squeals were every bit
as good as some bands.
After that Pinky Pig got up and
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Sheer Velvet for the Brides Go1un

Whether the summer bride be ar
rayed in traditional satin or the very
new chalk white lace or the thin-as-
chiffon transparent velvet which is so
beloved by the present generation, ex-
quisite simplicity distinguishes her
costume.
From her headdress and veil draper
les to her bridal bouquet, every detail
is made to emphasize sophisticated
simplicity. In view of this fact the
bride is carrying instead of the
usual ornate shower bouquet, an arm
full of Gala lilies whose chaste and
classic lines add exquisite artistry to
the picture.
The amazing sheerness and supple
ness Of modern velvet speak eloquent
ly in its favor as medium for the
nuptial gown. 1t is ivory transparent
velvet Of filmiest texture which fash
ions the lovely wedding dress in the
picture. The bodice of this softly
draped frock is delicately embroidered
with tiny rhinestones.
The tulle veil fails IN classic Sill
houette from simple band Of pearls.
The sleeves are long, almost COM
pletely covering the hand and the
skirt is made to touch the floor in
front, and the train Is moderately
long.
For the costume Of the maid OF
honor, as portrayed in the center PAN
ell, soft orchid mousseline is the choice.
1t is made over a layer Of self fabric,
with blue crepe de chine slip which
family tinges the orchid mousseline.
Posed over this is little jacket with
triple peplums which are bound in
orchid. The hat is of pale blue
starched mousseline, with a band Of
orchid velvet tying in nat bow in
the back.
Gowns for the bridesmaid, model
of which is shown to the right, are
made Of starched mousseline in pale
yellow. The fact that the moussellne
is stiffened is significant in that it
adds a sprightly touch which is
charming The princess bodice has
narrow tied belt Of self material. 1t is
embroidered with tiny rhinestones sim
liar to the design which decorates the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture )-WNU Service.
Slip covers are attractive on bed
room chairs at any time. They pro-
tect the upholstery from dust and
hard wear and provide variety in the
rooms decoration. In summer crisp,
fresh slip cover of semi-glazed chintz,
gingham or percale, adds immeasur-
ably to the impression of GOODNESS and
cleanliness of the room. In winter
cretonne, terry cloth or rep, in warm
coIors.' may be used to make the room
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enjoyed playing and writing their let.
tiers in mud.
But after time 1t became too great
an effort and the weather became so
warm.
So Peter Gnome said they would all
have a summer vacation. He was not
sure whether he would continue the
school in the fall.
The pigs, after all, didn't care so
very much about being wise. And they
said they had nothing great in the way
Of a career or future, SO why go to so
much trouble?
And there was good sense to that.
Don't you think so?
"a. 1881 Western Newspaper Union.)
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Hints for Housekeepers

"
If your child dlslikes eggs as eggs,
try giving them to him in custards or
eggnogs.
Well-lighted rooms help to make a
home CHEEKY as well as healthful and
efficient.
A closed. eurtalned shelf over the
kitchen work table helps the house
wife to save steps.
If you wish to iron a rugh-dry gar
ment In a hurry, dampen 1t with hot
water, roll it tightly in cloth and
place it on hot radiator or over the
oven while the iron is heating.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Save silk Underwear

Acids in perspiration weaken silk
f1bers and must be removed by fire.
quent laundering if the best service is
to be expected, advises the New York
state college of home economics at
Cornell university. When laundering
use mild soap, lukewarm suds, and
rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
Because glove silk underwear, no mat
ter how it is washed or how good the
quality, usually shrinks, buy a size
which is large enough and pull it to
the right size while it dries. they adj
wise.
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hero-the very finest pig in the
school.
And they acted in such funny
way that the fairies were laughing al
most every moment-until towards the
end of THE play they wept because
Ham, the villain, was punished by be-
ing turned into real ham for people
to eat.
oh, Peter Gnome's school was a
great success for awhile. The pigs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Evening Story for the Children
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

with a very low bow said they would
now give their one-act play for the
benefit of the fairies, and in honor of
their teacher, Peter Gnome.
Another pig waved a big, leafy
branch before the fairies so that for
a few moments they could not see
what was going on.
Then the pig stopped waving his
branch, and all the pigs came forth
on little stage made Of moss.
They acted very funny play called
''Ham or No Ham,"
OF course, they made Ham the vii
lain Of the play and No Ham was the
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lightly with alcohol.
Bruised spots on dark
furniture may be removed
by rubbing with a wal
nut meat. Press the meat
into the scratch or scar.
If very deep, a bit of
color may be needed
to cover 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Coffee Pavements

"We may pave roads with coffee
some day." predicts Henry Ford in
an interview quoted by the American
Magazine. I'm fact, that IS only one
of the miracles that will eventually
bring relief to agriculture. When we
can make good use of everything
that is left over in farm products,
we can solve the farmers financial
difficulties once and for ALL"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

ut has been said that a man is
known by absorption, meaning that
we can tell the quality and type of
any ones life by the things he
allows to absorb him."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
Old Too Soon

feel tired and sluggish-who grow old too
soon--never knowing the real thrill of
complete health and vitality.
Recapture that old time zest in life. that
keen appetite, stamina, and sweet sleep at
night. Take Fellows Syrup. the wonderful
tonic for weakness, NERVES" and ruin
down" conditions. 1t replenishes the sys-
TEN with the valuable elements demanded
by Nature. 1t aids you to regain youthful
energy and vitality and-doubles your
"pep."
These benefits, and awakened interest
In living, are quickly evident after the
first few doses. Be sure to ask your drug
gist for the genuine Fellows Syrup. which
doctors prescribe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

To restore a white spot caused
from heat, on a polished surface, rub
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12

A Hard Task
Friend-What do you have to do
in your new role?
Actress-Nothing much. Just rep
resent pretty girl, that's all.
Friend-Really? What a lot they
expect from actresses these daysi-
Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-06-12
State Without Street Car.

State Without Street Cars
No street cars are in operation
today in the whole state of New
Mexico. Two little lines which once
existed have lately fallen by the
wayside.-Collier's Weekly.
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partment of Agriculture, shows how
comfortable and effective well-shaded
reading lamp may be when placed be-
side roomy padded chair for reading.
There is a bookstand close by which
also serves as a small table for sew
ing, afternoon tea or for current maya
zines. The lamp is so placed that the
light falls over the readers left Shout
der, and its shade is fitted to cast the
light on ones book or work, never into
the eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-17
Deaths Reported.

The followlng deaths have been reported TO
the Eealth Department IN the last ~ hours
Josephine A. Love 80, 2i26 Conn. ave.
Mary Melton, y; g; kliSabeth's Hospital.
Charles G. Jones, n. 1872 Newton Sc,
Thomas A. Garrison. "a. en- route 10
Georgetown University Hosoltai
Edward y. Bablitz. 90. Prov. dence Hospital
Charles y Donaldson, GO, Georgetown Uni
Juliet Fowler. ss, garfield Hospital
Frank Van Brake IS, 3isf 18Th 81
Ella y. Goode. IS. Sol q s.
Ma:aehi 2 Ylnglins. G, 4ali St
Matilda Rooster g. GeorEetowa Uni
Anthony r Dubusky, "a, 1877 jackson
Archibald II. Jameson. IS. Georsetown
Augusta Rogers. il. Emergeney Hospital
Fannie C. 3. Jenkins, So. Emergeney Hos
John Trimmer. IS. GARFIELD Hospital.
rIankayn simpson: 81 GailinseT HOSPITAL
Madeline s Ysneziani. IL. eo2 5rd ST.
Rita Quail. g. Children Hospital
Gilda Trent. months, Chiidrens Hosuital
Frances zanelotti, 2 month";. Children s
Maurice L. bartlett, i month, oaninser
JcseDh II. childs. 10, 47s oakdale place.
James Grandson. ST. CalllnEer Hospital.
Carrie q .Pendietcn. IS. rs Norton -.
BENJAMIN Gilman. 81 ToB barry place.
Gny Grayson. 49, Gailin1er Hospital
Norman Stone. ~. Calliueer HOSPITAL
Amelia Cnies -. Freednru,s Hospital
Mllllasn b GEeysen; FL 3iS s. s,w
Marion II McntEonsefy, 3. lB4s sFA q
Cleo Turner. 8 DAYS Fxesauen,z Hn8nitsb
Infant 70 Henry and Florence BEidgeBs
AAzh kFeedmene husnllAA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-17
BIDS ON 3 OCEAN
MAIL ROUTES READ
Rates Between New York and
Antwerp Range From $3.50
to $12 Per Mile.

By the Associated Press.
Bids for three additional ocean mail
routes, to begin operation October !,
were opened today at the Post Once
Department.
The American Diamond Lines. Inc,
New York, were sole bidders on the
first route from New York and other
East Coast ports to Rotterdam and
Antwerp. They bid the maximum
under the merchant marine act, $250
per mile for class vessels, 81 per mile
for class 5, Sc for class 4, So for class
3, and $12 for class /.
The Waterman Steamship Corpora
ton. Mobile, made the only bid on the
second route, from Mobile or some
other East Gulf port to Liverpool,
other English ports and TO Antwerp,
Bremen and Hamburg. Their bid also
was the maximum.
The Gulf Pacific Mail Line, Ltd, Of
San Francisco, was low bidder on the
third route from Seattle to Puerto
Colombia, Colombia, and Kingston,
Jamaica. The Luckenbach Steamship
Co. Inc New York City, offered the
opposing bid. The Gulf Pacific bid 50
for class s vessels and $3.50 for class
S. as against S225 and S3.75 respec-
lively by the Luckenbach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-17
D. c. INCOME TAXES
DROP "A PER CENT
Compare With % Per Cent
Decline for Nation as Whole
for Fiscal Year 1881.

The District of Columbia showed a
smaller decrease in income taxes for the
fiscal year 1881, as compared to 1880.
than the Nation as a whole While in
come taxes here were dropping IA per
cent, they fell % per cent for the
United States.
The local figures show a decrease in
three years from 5,677 ,952 in 1929 to
$l4,7s4, 495 in 1880 to $l2,716,l56 IN
1881.
The 1891 income tax for the District
consisted Of $6,020, $50 corporation and
S6,695.474 individual, one of the few
tax units in the country to pay more
individual than. corporation income
taxes
Miscellaneous taxes for this city
amounted to s. ,986. 697. This with the
income taxes brought the total con-
tributton from this city to the Federal
internal revenue to $14,684, 853 for the
fiscal year 1891.
This city also is listed as being one
of the leading contributors on the estate
tax, which amounted to $1,S01,4l3 in
1881, and is accounted as one of the
miscellaneous taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-17
HACKER REQUESTS
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Refuse Supervisor Tells Need
for Blue Plains Dump
Site.

Improvement OF the road to Blue
Plains so q city dump may be estab-
1Shed there was urged today in the
annual report to the District Com
missioners Of Morris Hacker, District
refuse supervisor.
Hacker said a deplorable situation
would result unless Congress appro-
priated funds for construction of two
proposed new incinerators early in the
next session. Regardless of this Situa-
ton, he added. the dump across the
rapidly and except for the Blue Plains
site no other low ground is accessible
within reasonable haul
Material collected in the cleaning of
streets and alleys" he said, was de-
posted in the bed of the old James
Greek Canal and on marshland in Viz
GINA Ashes were used in filling low
ground and for the temporary suTfac-
ing of newly opened streets. The trash
was disposed of at the trash plant and
also deposited on the dump in Virginia
1t was found that even the operation
Of the trash plant for "a hours a day
would not take care of all the trash
collected in eight hours so it was neces-
sary also to find q dumping place for
this material"
The report revealed the cost of street
cleaning during the fiscal year ending
June 30 totaled $500. 900. Hand patrol
cleaning cost 1881 ,559.l5 alley cleaning
$59,9l9.22; suburban cleaning, $3S,-
1892; motor flushing. s33. 784o OF; an
nual overhead, $4.79l Sc; cumpmen, S.
7S2.40; waste paper boxes. S4.7l6I1;
Sunday cleaning. $4,0S6.34: snow and
ice, S5,33lS6, and dust prevention,
$4,000