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W WOMAN AND THE HOUSEHOLD - USEFUL HINTS AND FASHIONABLE" FANCIES
THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING
Won Adair Says It Should Be With Us All Ihe Year
Round
spirit of Thanksgiving conies upon
Sail once l year, when tho atmosphere,
'jasd:., .. fc , .. .
BfiKj ami omerwise, nreatnes forth
spirit of peace, prosperity mid good
For on this day of days, it behooves
lo assume a virtue If wo have It not.
jTV all strlvo to live tip to the spirit
.Hft the Interpretation of true thanks-
$lho8e of us who havo not prospcrit),
MitwarU semblance Is assumed for tho
0fc, and at family dinner party and
Won we make a. bravo show. To those
' Wi Who h&Vc not pcttco antl B0011 wl" ,n
the? art-well. tho sooner we strive to
hat.it the better! For this day Is an
yebrtant one In tho annals of American
fory. It marks a crisis In tho affairs ol
early Pilgrim Fathers and tho Brent
jfajn which they first ottered thanks fur
fg.thd blesMngs received In the new and
Underfill country of their adoption.
Bf fie outward feasting and entertainment
empty and meaningless If the true
Jirlt of thanksgiving Is not In our hearts.
Jtttltuda for all the blessings of the
liar must be the predominating foaling
'i mis ciay or days gratitude, and a deep
ice ana good will toward all mankind.
rancor, neither envy nor bitterness
can exist In the thankful hart. Old dls
likes, old scores, derprooted averelons
must bo forgotten' If the real spirit of
Thanksgiving Is to be brought forth. And
inia spirit is not for the day merely; It
Is Tor alt lime and eternity.
The grateful heart will not assume
gratitude for one day only, nlthtiugh the
setting aside of n particular day for Its'
celebration Is n very line and excellent
thing. Heal grntltude and thanksgiving
must be permanently deep-rooted within
our hearts If they are Rentilne.
The grateful outlook on life can bo
cultivated, If we set about It properly.
A kindly sympathy townrds the sorrows
or others engenders a fee ne of ihnnka.
giving In our henrts. for the arrows of
our friends and acquaintances are often
bo much greater-than our own. We pity
them, and we glvo them our help and
sympathy, and, In the light of that kindly
attitude, our trifling mile disappoint
ments. and evAi our great trials seem
lessened.
The 'spirit of self.forgetfulness, then,
should bo etrongly In our minds at this
season. Pity for the sorrows of others,
and thankfulness for the htposincro ,
ourselves enjoy are tho essential factors
for a happy and a blessed Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Written by a Guest
Dear Peggy Tou know I promised you
this year to tell you about the luncheons
and dinners I attend, rather than the
dresses and hats of tho girls who are
there.
Well, Mrs, Stevens Smith entertained
today at the cutest luncheon for Mar
Jorle. Everything was carried out In the
spirit of the Tlmnksglvlng season. In the
centre of the table waa a targe mound of
fruit, with hern and there clusters of
autumn leaves, and at each place tho
dearest little cards with turkeys that had
real fethers. And tho luncheon! Oh,
Peggy, tho only way I can tellxpu Just
to write the menu. So hero It Is;
Grapefruit
Olives Celery
Turkey Croquettes
Cranberries French Peas
Endive Salad, French Dressing
Crackers Checso
I)lsUo Parfall Fancy Cakes
Assorted Mints Demltasse
Tho grapefruit was served with whipped
cream and a cherry on top. The turkey
croquettes, Mrs. Hmllli totd me, were
made just like chicken croquettes. Bisque
parfalt Is Just bisque Ice cream with
whipped cream on top and a cherry or
strnwberry (halved), If they Rre In sea
son. It was. Indeed, a very lovely and,
as you can Judge for yourself, quite an
inexpensive luncheon.
Ijove to all my good friends In your
town and to yourself. I am as ever,
OLIVIA.
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Second Loves
iey are not to be scorntfl. Why
Tjild they. Indeed? All of us do not go
lar.juKh llfo without a Bcratch or a
"Jind. and It Is better to bind up our
Islands than to keep them open for the
an:o of lamenting over them.
brj first lovo Is beautiful, but It may not
j3't; orH may not be Love) but his llke
JmP" wn,c.n we have mistaken. How
ftrd, then, would be our fate If wo were
csomed never again to know the real
Wngl
Nature, however, is usually kind, and
hds us a second opportunity of happl
'ss In our second loves.
Some aro even so fortunate as to have
cftH a Ilrst and a" second time ot love,
tfat In any case most of us who have
HUled to find love nt first do so later.
tIEvery gift and love Is the most raro
ond splendid of all gifts Is tb be received
ij'Ith gratitude, whether we have It soon
Jt.lato. Tho thing Is to have It and say
our; "thank you" to Fate as prettily as
, can'. She will not favor us long If
)v3 do not. - Take the second love and
lnake the most of it; It may bo that for
:u it is the best that we could have had.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
The Southern Mammy Says
NOB.FOLK PUDDING.
I If you happen to have any stale bread
nn hand, crust or crumb, run It through
be mincer and use half flour and half
"lead,, instead ot all flour.
"'.Required:
.Three-quarters of a pound of flour.
Glr ounces of suet, chopped.
VXtne heaped teaspoonful of baking pow
?r. 'mr tablespoonfuls of golden syrup.
e gill of milk.
ytrejrj teaspoonful of ground ginger.
thevo ounces of stoned, chopped raisins.
Mejx the Ingredients well together, stir
nch.8 milk and treacle-very thoroughly,
?e& Ann the mixture for a minute or so.
diit it 'into a well-greased basin, cover
C?A a cloth, and boll steadily for three
In mi.
"tfrn out carefully on to a hot dish, and
Ifecwlth hot treacle as sauce. I make
.the"; pudding and boll It on Saturday; on
Sunday it is reheated.
tV '" x VEGETABLE PIE.
It Is Impossible to give definite quantl-
Itle'e for this. I use any nice mixture of
Joes, onions', carrots, celery, mushrooms
the greater the variety the better.
C!TJB1! the dish with these, mixing them
with, ft well-flavored, thick brown gravy.
Next I cover It with a light dripping
Icfua't. and bake till tho ppatry Is cooked.
E'fah't atlnt the gravy; nice gravy is tho
2Hlns of it
J1 COimiED SIACAHOItt.
wlthls Is easily made and so nourishing
In'slyavory.
BlW! I'alf pound of maoaronl In boll-
-VSsalted water till It is tender, and then
JjSM It for about ten minutes In a pint of
ilKg7hot curry sauco.
"rt5jiso haricot beans sometimes Instead
oipTTSfenron!.
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:- Household Hints
iiV' ,'tq clean Japanned tray. rub them with
.!. sour slightly warmed in tho oven.
L To. reipovo a scorch mark, cut an onion
Hn two, rub the scorched part with it,
i' then soak in cold water. The mark will
If Baby Develops
Chicken-pox
Chicken-pox Is such a contagious com
plaint that the baby who has It should
be Isolated at once. A mother who has
six or seven children will appreciate this
timely precaution If thoy should all get
sick nt once. It will be easier In the end
to pny a board bill It there Is no "gran
ny" to take them than to havo all of
inem lo nurse.
Childish ailments, if taken In time, are
not nt all dangerous, as a rule. However,
none of them should be neglected, for
tnia reason, inc cnild Infected with
chicken-pox should be confined to tho
houso for at least two weeks, for there
Is always a risk until the last scale has
fallen off.
Tho best treatment Is like that for
hives give occasional purgatives, magne
sium citrate; Epsom salts, etc., and keep
the hands off the rash. A mark will
remain If they succeed In scratching
them off. Besides, If the child's finger
nails should happen to Del dirty, a seri
ous Infection might follow.)
A baby's skin often got a rash on It
which is called sweat rash. This Is caused
by too warm clothing and too little fresh
nlr. It you correct both of these the
rash will disappear. .Red gum is an
other form of rash, which usually Is re
lieved by a good aperient.
The Children's Meal Time
Health-Giving Hules.
Many childish Ills could be averted, and
much vexation saved nurse and mother.
If children were properly fed. Dieting 1b
absolutely essential to a child's good
health. By dieting Is meant, of course,
a largo percentage of foods whlah are
benoflclnl and a very strict eye towards
regularity and hygiene.
A wcil-known specialist on children's
diseases has given tho following rules
with regard to feeding the child:
1. Allow plenty of time for meals.
2. See that the food Is thoroughly masti
cated. This will save all the agony of
Indigestion and so-called dyspepsia In
later years.
3. Absolutely no eating between meals.
i. Never tempt a child with the sight
of rich and indigestible foods.
5. Never force a child to eat. Examine
the mouth which may bo scire from erupt
ing teeth. Watch his food, that It Is
properly cooked. If he refuses his food
from peevishness only, take it awav. and
don't offer It again until the next meal.
6: In cases of ncuta Illness, reduce and
dilute food at once.
7. In very hot weather give one-quarter
or one-third less food and more water.
Across the Counter
Already tho shops are showing novel
ties for tho Christmas mart designed and
destined, no doubt, to attract many pur
chasers by their unusual charm and
beauty.
From England comes a painted tinware
that. In Its surface qualities at least, re
sembles tho expensive Chinese lacquer.
A candlestick, with a high shield to
protect the candlo from draughts, Is
painted a beautiful shade of blue. A de
sign of frulta and flowers, with the com
plete lnck of perspective of Chinese and
Jnpanese art, decorates It, and the price
Is J2X.0.
A watering pot, that would make the
task of watering plants a pleasure costs
J3. It has the same lacquer finish and
charming and appropriate designs.
Writing padB for the desk, with a cover
that tits closely, are something new in
this ware, and the price of J3.B0 la not
high for any novelty at this season.
A tea tray, with a gorgeous design of
peacocks on a black background, costs $4.
Watte-paper baskets, that would fur
nish a brilliant bit of color In a library,
cost 5o.
Flower pots, or Jardlneres, that might
nccompany the watering-pot, are sold for
$2.60.
An artistic novelty In the way of candle
and lamp shades Is supplied by India Ink
drawings of a decorative nature and
somewhat after the Aubrey Beardsley
manner, on heavy white paper.
Tho effect from the outside is simply
black and white, until the candle or lamp
Is lighted. Then the most delicate colors
appear, for the Inside of the shad Is
painted, following the outside design.
Tho lamp shades come In two sizes and
are priced from $t all the way up to flS.KO.
The candle shades are also In two sixes
and the prices vary according to size and
decoration. The least expensive is $1.75
and the highest price Is $4.
A guard or shield for candles In the
same style, hut always with its own de
sign, costs $1.25.
This Is all hnndwork of a very high
quality and would make Christmas pres
ents of the most acceptable kind.
His Future
An old farmer and his son called upon
a lawyer one day. The boy was 11 or 12
years old. a gawky, ugly dawdler. He
walked aimlessly about the office, running
the tips of his fingers over the backs of
the books.
"Well, my boy," said the lawyer; "would
you like to be a lawyer?"
"Naw."
"A doctor!"
"Naw."
"Preacher?"
"Naw."
"Well, what do you want to be?"
"Nawthin."
"By thunder! that's what you will be!"
observed the disgusted father, earnestly.
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MODES OF THE HOUR
THE SELFISH GIRL
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To clean a dark straw hat, smear a. lit
is butter on an old piece of velvet and
lb" the hat. Leave the butter on for IS
ntltes, then polish with a dry piece ot
yelvet.
'To prevent a, teapot not In regular use
fiom becoming "fusty." put a lump ot
u,gsr Into it. This absorb the moisture
fid prevents the disagreeable taste.
When making a bread pudding line the
dlh or tin with thin paste, put in the
bread pudding, then cover with past.
IJako in a, slow oven. This la a great im
provement To remove scratches from silver, mix a
little putty powder into a paste with olive
oil. Apply this to the scratches with a
flunnsl. and pollh with a enamels
How ta Freshen a Shabby Carpet
Uump tba carpet, a small portion at a
time, with a cloth wrung out in strongly
fii4 water. Then rub dry with a clean
rtr. This -urttl revive the eojor won-
trD Make Mint Sauge for Storing Chop
Mfg ounce of nilpt leavaa very finely,
ntAe in a bottle, and pour over them auf
WMNt suafar and warm vinegar. Cork
jfflmw ami swl. This will keep for an
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t Bread Take four eupfujs ot
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THE girl who Is selfish and shows It
la seldom a favorite with her friends.
She is always thinking of herself, she Is
rude and inconsiderate of the feelings of
others, and disagreeable as well. At every
social affair she makes herself disliked by
selecting the most comfortable chair, the
most ndvantagcous position nnd keeping
them securely, throughout the evening.
Another form of social selfishness is not
so evident, but happens very often. TIih
girl who niakes no effort to mix with the
peoplo present, and to mako herself agree
able to them, Is selfish Indeed. You have
all been to nffalrs where there was one
or two couples either a girl and a man,
or two girls who sit in a corner, cheer
fully Ignoring all those present but their
own Important selves. They talk about
everybody in the room, sneering at those
who ara trying to be Interesting or amus
ing, holding themselves up aa the acme
of perfection.
The hostess is sorely tried by a guest
like this. If the pair are girls they will
freeze put any stranger who happens to
sit near or Join them. They will con
tinue talking about people they alone
know, to the exclusion of the unhappy
newcomer. After a few rplnute ot this
the poor victim goes away. The hostess
can do nothing with such people. She
will make heroic efforts to dislodge them
from their corner, but she seldom suc
ceeds. Lovers are very apt to be selfish. All
the world may lovo a lover, according
to Shakespeare, but according to human
nature, not the selfish lovej. The en
chanted pair who gnzo Into each other's
eyes and sigh deeply to bo alone at every
party they attend Is another bane to the
hostess, Ixivers should realize that there
are a few Important considerations left
beside George nnd Gladys, and that while
others may take an Interest In their little
romance, too muoh of it Is boring. They
are often so absorbed In each other that
they make their own family feel Ilka out
siders. Many a father or mother has gotten the
so-called cold shoulder because the lovers
consider them In the light of intruders.
This Is certainly not the case If dad
wants to smoke hla evening' pipe on the
same porch as they, he has the right to
do so. It Is very cutting to parents to
realize that the new son, or daughter-in-law
lanot binding them closer to their
child. And the reason for it all is pure,
unadulterated selfishness.
The Vegetarian's Corner
Cabbage Mold Boll the cabbage care
fully, and then squeeze it in a colander
tilt perfectly dry. Chop it finely, add a
large piece of butter, and season well
with pepper and salt. Press tightly into
a china mold, afterward heat in the
oven. Turn out and serve garnished with
graiea carrot,
Curried Bgga-Six eggs, one dessert
spoonful of curjy powder, one small
onion, a heaped teaspoonful ot flour, one
pint of milk. Boll the eggs till quite
hard; shell, and cut lengthwise. Mix the
flour, ourry powder and a little salt with
the milk, add the onion out in two. Stir
till It thickens, add the egg and simmer
ior ui minuiaj. icmove the onion, and
serve very hot with feolUd rlee.
Asparagus and Beg Satree Boll two
dozMt asparagus tl tender In bat salted
water. Drain and stir them Into a good
white sauce, well seasoned. Grease a
pudding' dish, put in the or earned aspara
gus tip and break upon the surface of
thU mUtura as many eggs as will It
Ida by side. Put a bit of bniivt bo each
66 ana spnnxie wHtt sK and whlta
SMMier. Put to the oven Jit tegg enough
for the gga to become set: then serve.
Correspondence of general Intersil
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Milady's Toilet Table
Olrls with very soft, flne hair enjoy a
mixed blessing. When such hair is fall,
ing about tho shoulders It is very charm
ing, but it may dress in a sloppy, care
less way. Tho girl herself may be very
neat and fastidious, but if her hair la
very flne, it will Just slip from the pins
and fall around. Curling will Improve
more or less destructive to flne hair; a
good fluid curler is best
An old Scotch prescription for a curl
ing fluid la as follows:
Roaewater ,...,... 4 ounces.
Rectified Bplrita 3 drachms.
Muailaga acaola 1H drachma.
Liquid ammonia u drachm.
Potassium carbonate ... draahm.
Shak the bottle; pour a little of this
lotion Into a saueer; take a stiff, clean
brush and dip it in and brush brjikly. it
is best to part the hair in different places,
and brwh Into the partings.
Then with your band adjust the hair
into waves, pressing elose to the head
and fastening Into position with hair
pins. When it has dried, comb out lightly
and you will find vour hair itaw n
r fluffy. Do this every morning. It haa a
grat reeiablne4 to the expensive
"water wa,v" given in the large hair
dreeslng parlors, and Is so easily done.
A Thought for Today
M w WW M CMMte UWtfe to
At this season of the year the question
of street aulta, hats and furs may be
already settled, but the question of the
dance frock and evening apparel of all
kinds comes up again and again and in
creases In Interest with the increasing
number of festivities.
The fashions for young girls are tending
toward simplicity again. Models are
springing up on every side that feature
the undraped skirt, cut 00 the boll 'or
circular lines, and the almost severe
sleeveless bodice or the one with chiffon or
tulle furnishing what might bo called an
apology for sleeves. '
It Is said that Americans were very slow
to adopt the tlghtsklrt and that, strange
to say, they have been equally reluctant
In their acceptance of the wide one.
Even the American women who were In '
Paris "before the war" and who saw the I
moacis witn wide, full skirts, refused to
be convinced that tho vogue for the
draped and tunic skirt was on the wane,
and lived up to their convictions when
they made their purchases.
Any one who studies tho fashion mag
azines will see that there aro tunics
and drapery ' among the newest and
smartest froclts designed. But fashion Is
an Insistent thing and when the ball
starts rolling In any direction It usually
Increases In size and momentum. 1
Satin frocks are charming with the
straight skirt that ripples nt the foot In
such a way that It shows a Bllken ankle
with every movement.
Georgette crepe Is a silk that needs 110
trimming; In truth, to enumerate the silks
and satins that would make lovely even
ing gowns would be folly. No one with
any discretion could go astray.
It Is the satjns and allka that are used
to a great extent when models with the
new skirt are to bo copied. Frills and
furbelows are the very breath of the
existence of tulle and ohlffonK but satin
and silk fall Into beautiful lines of their
own volition, which trimming. Instead of
enhancing, would only cheapen.
Tho little dance frock Illustrated today
Is made of very soft white satin. It Is
very short, and here freedom has a basis
of reason and Is not the purely arbitrary
creature of Action.
The rippling skirt, with kvktv mnn.ni
of the body would touch the floor, and
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The glidlc. nowadays. Is one of tho
prominent features of nll'klnds of gowns.
It can be styled an accessory, as It plays
such an Important role In the creative
scheme.
The frock presented has a girdle shirred
top and bottom, with a wide puffing In
the centre, and It Is novel and suitable
to the severity of the lines of bodice and
skirt.
The sleeves and underbodlce, which
shows abovoyho satin bodice and through
tho bound openings In front, are of tulle.
Thero Is an embroidered motif, which is
repeated three times above and below the
slashes, and which relieves what would
otherwise bo n blank cxpanso of satin.
A llowored vine, 0110 of the most grace-
im n 111111111168 inaniirnctiireil in theso days
of many beautiful things, Is attached to
the capping of tulle.
Parting
Here In silence, heart to heart.
Lovers twain,
Part, unknowing If they may
Meet again.
Naught they say, but half In pain
Half in bliss,
Plight they love'a undying troth
In a kiss.
His Capacity
"Oh, doctor, I feel so discouraged
whooping cough, measles, mumps, and
croup, on atter tha other, and now my
child Is 111 again!"
"Why, the boy's a genius !'
"A genius?" '
"Tea-infinite capacity for taking pains,
you know!" " '
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Economy Hints
By tho Careful Housekeeper
DON'T USB ALL MILK.
When making batter puddings or pan
cakes, I don't use all milk for mixing.
I use half milk and half water, and find
that It makes a lighter batter than when
all milk Is used.
Have you ever tried apple pancakes?
They are delloloua. You mix the batter
In the ordinary way, and then add thinly
sliced apple, much or little, Just as you
like,
TO KEEP CrtANBEimiES.
Fruit is plentiful now, but it may be
dear later on. So I am bottling some
cranberries, amongst other things. I pick
them over to get rid of all bits, and see
that none are bruised, put them Into
&Aa " . i"s with
wil " """ (""""am rom me kettle.
Then I at once cover with tissue paper
ri!nnfY In mill n-i.(- , '
. Z z "' a perfectly
airtight covering. The cranberries sboud
be atewed in the water when required
for use. "-
Don't, on any account, break tho paper
coyer before they are needed, as if Vr
gets in they won't keep.
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READING TBHIItfAfc MARKET
UNCLE SAM AS A HOTELKEEPER
By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS, Food Expert.
Sanitation In the Canal Zone can glvo
cards and spades to anything that Is
done In that line In the United States.
The latest achievement of the Govern
ment authorities who have cleaned up
thojlathhius Is a system of medical In
epSitlon which must be undergone by
all emplojes who make or haridl food
In the Government hotels.
The first examination disclosed the
presence of one typhoid carrier, who was
promptly deported. Tho other employes
were all right, but from this time for
ward periodical examinations will be
made to determine whether or not any of
them are developing tuberculosis or any
other transmissible disease.
Because of precautions like these the
Canal 55one, from being sure death to
tho white man, tine become a salubrious
resort, summer and winter nllke. The
Government authorities under the lead
ership of Colonel Qoethals have cleaned
up swamps, scrubbed houses, swept
streets, watched the food supply llko
hawks, led the fly-swatting brigade to
victory nnd reduced to mangled remains
every mosquito who even looked as If he
would like to spread the glad tidings of
yeiiow ravtr.
Tho Government hotels were already ns
safe as sanitary knowledge nnd scrupu
lous care could make them. This last
precaution, which up to dnte Is unknown
In Any American hotel or restaurant, re
moves the last danger of the spread of
any contagious disease.
Why have our health boards never
thought of this? There have been spo
radic attempts to establish- regular sys
tem of medical Inspection for all em
ployes of bakeries, food factories of all
kinds and laundries. But tho results ot
these efforts are scattering. National
law Is powerless to handle the affairs of
States or municipalities, unless some
thing happens to bring them within the
scope of n, department such as the Bu
reau of Animal Industry or the Inter
state Commerce Commission. States have
not got round yet to any far-reaching
legislation about sanitary conditions, and
cities find it difficult to enforce sanitary
.regulations, even when they have been
ncluded among tne in.y... . u.am.
80 It has come to pass that the leader
In all reforms of this kind have been tho
heads of big commercial .c0"ca.rn?' 2
manufacturers, wholesale bakers, leading
dairymen, proprietors of big laundries,
etc. These men live with their Angers bn
the publlo pulse nnd aro ns sensitive to ft
real change In public opinion as 1 tiis
barometer is to a change In the weather
These men have recognized the ruii
force of the movement to ee"' P"
food and sanitary conditions for the pro
duction, atorage and handling of eveiy.
thing we cat, drink and wear.
But each one Institutes the reform m
his own factory, because It Is good busi
ness to do so. The smaller dealers and
manufacturers, and particularly the prow
prlelors of hotels and restaurants, pay no
mora attention than as If the need fof
such reforms did not exist.
In all this Jumble of unrelated efforta
lo safeguard the public health. It is a
comfort to find tho Government cease
lessly experimenting, testing theories,
Mudylng conditions and pointing out tho
wny.
It may not be able to control local con
ditions, but It can lead publlo opinion.
And public opinion can do anything In tho
wide world It sets out to do, If only It
keeps steadily on the Job until the thing
In accomplished.
Common sense tells us that there Is
little uso In Insisting upon conditions ot
scrupulous cleanliness for nil food prod
ucts until they reach the kitchen ot the
hotel or tostatiraut nnd then allowfrig
them to bo hnndted by employes who nro
suffering from communicable diseases.
Laundry Investigations have shown ua
that Ihe menace to publlo health from
this cause Is as serious as any other.
Bakery Investigations have piled proof
upon proof.
Which of our leading hotelkeeperu or
proprietors will be tho first to perceive
that the best possible way of building up
a big business and placing themselves In
the front ranks of their trade would ba
to follow the example of the Government
hotels In Panama nnd to proclaim for and
wide that they aro doing so?
(Copyrlshted, by C. Houston Ooudfss.)
When Baby Has Croup
If the baby's attacks come on after a
cold, she probably has catarrhal croup.
This Is often due to being too careful In
excluding draughts, which may mean ex
cluding fresh nlr, too. The baby will be
twice as susceptible, when she goes out,
to colds. If she has been breathing In
overheated, damp air In the house.
At the first sign of a oroupy, catarrhal
cough, give baby a teaspoonful of ipeca
cuanha wine. If she Is not freely sick
In about a quarter of an hour with
marked relief send for the doctor. A good
thing to do while waiting Is to bathe
the baby In a tubful of hot mustard
water. Bathe the neck nnd throat par
ticularly. But be sure that you are most
careful not to let her get cold when
you are taking her out. She should be
dried in a wanned blanket.
if the cough is purely a nervous one
or accompanied by sore throat, be very
careful. Director Harte'a weekly bulle
tin urges every mother to take precau
tions against diphtheria. Knowing how
dangerous this disease Is and how It Is
increasing Just now, he says: "The time
most precious, and, unfortunately, that
which Is oftenest lost. Is at the very be-
! Mnnlng of the disease. It may be too
ate after tho powerful poisons generated
y the diphtheria germs have done their
damage to the body."
The sore throat, either In children or
adults, should never be neglected. A
gargle of warm wnter and salt, or warm
water and peroxide, or peroxide and
glycerine should be used every day. If
this falls to relieve the soreness, better
see the doctor.
Around the Clubs
The St. Vincent's Aid Association win
hold .1 bazaar December 1, 2, 3, 4. Dolls,
Christmas gifts, lunch and tea will b
sold. Committees meet for this purpose
every Monday at 3 p. m. during November
at 71S Spruce street. The chairman of tho
Doll Committee Is Mrs. J. Washington
Logue, 12S South SOth street Mrs. Rob
ert T. Blcknell, SOI Highland avenue,
Chestnut Hill, Is chairman of Salable Ar
ticles; Miss Marguerlto Dlmond, 265 South
22d street, Is chairman of the tearoom,
and Mrs. James A. Bundy, 703 Spruce
street, Is chairman of the lunchroom.
At tho Hathaway Shakespeare Club,
which meets every Friday afternoon at
tho Phllomuslan Clubhouse, 3311 Walnut
street, tho literary study of contemporary
writers was the Interesting subject dis
cussed this afternoon. These delightful
nffalrs aro In charge of Mrs. A. T. Les
and Mrs. Herman Harvey,
Mrs. Beatrice Forbes-Ilobortson Hala
will speak on the subject of "Equal But.
frage" at the Pythian Castle on Saturday
evening, November 28. The meeting will
be held under tho 'auspices of the Wil
mington Equal Suffrage Club.
Delicious Marmalade Cakes
Take six ounces of flour, two ounces ot
butter, same of castor sugnr, half a tea
spoonful of baking powder, two tnble
Bpoonfuls of orange marmalade, one egg.
Sift the flour and baking powder to
gether, beat the butter nnd sugar to a
n!am: td.di th0 e.B and the marmalade,
and beat thoroughly for several minutes
Then stir In lightly the flour and biking
powder. Have ready some little caka
tins, well buttered, half nil these with tha
mixture, and bake for 20 minutes In a.
brisk oven.
THE SMART GIRL
Useful Hints
There are certain things no girl can
afford to overlook In her general appear
ance. They are the very evident marks
ot good or bad upbringing, of the flne
dividing line between the born and "near
lady." The girl who wants to look her
best, wants to do so at all times. It does
not suffice to be gotten up for an occa
sion. You'll always look that way, if
It Is not customary for you to bo neat.
So If you have the habit of letting things
slide, of not bothering to comb your
hair over before you go out in tha even
ings, of never stopping to put anlco polish
on your finger nails or of omitting the
ever necessary stitch In time, make up
your mind to watch these little things.
The girl who says she can drees in IS
minutes usually looks the part.
TaKe a bath every day. It Is abso
lutely Inexcusable for any one who can
possibly do bo to omit this. Rigid clean
liness Is essential, and one gets so grimy
from day to day that only a thorough
warm bath will remove It.
, Change your underclothing as often as
possible. If your laundry bills will per
mit It, change every day, Twice a week
it the minimum.
Watch your clothing. See that there I
are no holes In the fingers of your cloves
and no buttons off your shoes. If vol
wear the collars and cuffs .0 popular at
Z?V?ll av noUBh t0 chanK " won
as a set becomes soiled. Never wear them
after they get wrinkled. Choose another
gown until they are suitably laundered!
Another great point Is to see that your
heels are not run down. This will spoil
the appearance of the handsomest cos
tume. Get the steel caps for the heels,
or wear rubber ones. There is no excuse)
for a rundown heel. '
If you wear the fashionable black Yeh
vet. either in hats or suits, keep It car.
il,bnX.had- Nothing shows wear mora
In the street In a remarkably short time.
i.M00d ldea k"P a hat b""h In
the hat-box, and brush it off every tlma
Eli?". " a?a?: " w'" b- " t? w
Take the best of care of the hair and
nails. Never let your hair fly around
carelessly. Choose soma nice style ot
wearing the hair and learn to dress It
properly. The nails should be kept short,
well-shaped and Immaoulately clean.
Nothing betrays a girl so quickly as he?
hands, and it is extraordinary how man
girls neglect them. "
WINTER RESORTS
Ledger Central will supply you with
full information about winter resorts in
any section of the country. Tell you exact
locations, seasons, attractions, and facili
ties for recreation or rest. Give vou
particulars regarding train schedules and
connections, sailing dates of steamship
lines for any port, Pulsar, and boat
accommodations, cost of travel, and hotel
rates en route and afresorts.
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