THE REE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. DKCbAlliKK . C. J'JIV.
gjCfldelside Ifennerly
Ella Fleishman.
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ASS'T EDITOR.
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Popular Camouflage in
The Old Colonial
. Furniture
All the grandest pieces of furniture
I and plate we can pick up now are
sworn to be" "genuine colonial," but
the colonial settlers would probably
sit up and take notice if they were
told that any one connected these
relics with them. $ome of the colo
nials of later days may have had their
pampered moments, but the most
typically "colonial" kind of furniture
is the backless, hardwood bench, the
narrow board supported by clothes
horses on which they ate, and the
wooden trencher, piled high with
steaming stew, from which the whole
family made a hearty repast.
In tact, one of the things about the
early days in this country that would
seem unbelievably primitive to us is
that the folks ojf those days never
had enough, even ot their rough
wooden or copper utensils, for the
food, let alone enough far each pcr-
son to have one for himself. Put
t!j(e question is: -Would you rather
live in an age where there were not
enough utensils for the food, or in an
age when there was not enough food
for the utensils? There are two sides
to everything.'
Colonial Table.
People of the "colonial period" sat
down, not to the mahogany Chippen
dales and sheratons that we fondly
ascribe to them, but to rough boards,
about three feet wide, and the chil
dren usually did not sit down at all.
It was not considered good for chil
dren, nor respectful on their part; so
they stood heavily through the meals,
and ate what was given to them, and
all of it, and said not a word. It was
this kind of training in youth that
made the Pilerim Fathers such good
company in their later life and pleas--
ant to live with. Utten the ennaren
had to stand behind the chairs of the
older members of the family and take
jvflat food was handed to them,
(knives and spoons were at a pre-,
:tiura, and the use of a fork at table
was the colonist's idea of almost
oriental luxury. Pewter and silver
tankards were passed around for
every one to drink from.( Glasses,
saucers, covered dishes, china in any
form, were unheard of.
A little book of rules for children,
which must have brightened many a
childish life, was printed about the
time of the revolution, under the title
of "A Pretty Little Pocket Book.
These were some of the things re
quired of children:
They were never td ask for any
thing on the table; never to speak un
less spoken to; always to break the
bread, not to bite into a whole slice:
never to take salt except with a clean
knife: not to throw bones under the
table. One rule read: "Hold not thy
Jnife upright, but sloping; lay it
TJown at right hand of- the plate, with
end of blade on the plate." Another:
"Look not earnestly at my person
that is eating." When children had
eaten all that had been given them,
if they were "moderately satisfied,
they were told to leave.at, once the
table and the room.
h YW Style Amosilg Them? 1 Facte One Ought to Know !
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TAILORED is scarcely the word
for this rolled brim, topped with
.
eoura. at the right, yet nothing
could be smarter for the "tailor maid"
with either suit or dress. The stock
and jabot are of white satin. The
black tie disappears in order to give
the row of white buttons a chance
to fall in line.
COUQUETTISH and demure is
the hat below of bronze velvet
with its softening fold of tulle,
through which blue eyes look bluer
and brovn eyes browner, "n'est pas?
The white satin collar Is faced with
cloth of gold.
fTHE girl with beautiful hair, in-
sieau or niamg it unaer a misu
el." as so often happens, should
adopt the line of hat above, which
shows the sweep of her shining foif
fure. A good hat for fur collars this is,
because the brim gives the pose of
the head a chance to reveal itself.
ARTISTIC lines and simplicity In
trimming distinguish the dress
hat to the left. It conforms to
almost any neck finish, fligh or low.
The collar of filet lace adapts itself
to the hat of severe or dressy lines.
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Rue Bread Wm IfSi V ; . .
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Letter to Miss Carrie Millard
Rights wrong impression
A letter to Miss Carrie Millard,
chairman of the Omaha national sur
gical dressings committee, rights a
wrong impression which was created
during the recent visit of H. P. Davi
son, chairman of the Red Cross-finance
committee. The letter, from
Frank Judson, Red Cross djrector for
Nebraska, follows:
"Several , persons have spoken to
f- ,e relative to the remarks made by
r. Davison, chairman of the . Red
ross finance committee, during his
interesting auuicaa si "'v ;
theater last Friday, from which they
' seem to have obtained the impression
that Mr. Davison did not approve of
the work of the National Surgical
Dressings society.
"This matter was brought to my at
tention before Mr. Davison left the
city and that gentleman informed me
that it was evident that his remarks
had created the wrong impression. He
was most enthusiastic in compliment
ing the work of this organization, and
does not feet that it is a duplication
of the work of Red Cross. Both or
ganizations are working along similar
lines and doing a great work. The
National Surgical Dressings qrgani
ration is a national auxiliary of the
i American Red Cross, and, on account
I of the nature of the work, is probably
more closely identified in France than
- in this country, although the organi
zations are closely allied and co
operate in every particular in the
United States.
"Those interested m Red Cross ap
preciate greatly the assistance of your
organization in this community, and
in this connection I wish to make
special reference to the work that
vour organization has to do for Red
Cross in connection with the special
order for surgical dressings that is
to start next week.
"I hope this explanation will, clear
any doubt that may exist in the
minds of some of your members as to
the opinion of Mr. Davison and the
other Red Cross head officials at
Washington' . .
Friday Red Cross Day at
Brandeis and the poya
The entire proceeds of the after-
fnoon performances at the Brandeis
and Boyd heaters Friday will be
turned over to the Omaha chapter of
the Red Cross. Theaters all over the
country are doing this Friday. The
day has been set apart as national
Ked Cross theatrical day. Even the
war tax is waived at these perform
ances. .
The Bird of Paradise company will
give its performance at 2:30 o'clock
at the Brandeis Friday, as a Red
. Cross benefit. This is a play the
scene of which is set in the beautiful
Hawaiian Islands. The, play is by
Richard Walton Tully. .
Busby's Minstrel, show will give
the performance at the Boyd Friday
afternoon. This show is credited
with carrying with it all the vim and
pep of the southern darky companies,
and the singing and dancing has been
especially praised.
Omaha people are enthusiastic over
this prospect of seeing -good shows
and . knowing at the same time that
;heir full admission chargcNias gone
o the noble cause of the Red Cross.
Even the stage hands and musicians
, and everyone connected with .the
house have donated their services for
v lhi Accaftinn.
Rye bread is by no means a war
bread, because in, peace times it is
used in1 many homes, in preference
to wheat bread. Because of the heavy
demand upon the nation's wheat
supply, more rye bread should be
made by the housewives, according
to today's bulletin from, the national
emergency food garden commission,
working in conjunction with the na
tion's food supply;
The proportion , of rye flour and
wheat flour needed . in making rye
bread will vary according to personal
taste from one-fourth to three-fourths,
or even more or less. The more tye
flour used the heavier, firmer and
darker colored will be the bread. The
following recipe gives a little more
than two-thirds of rye flour, and the
bread will be quite firm and dark
colored. This v is enough for . two
loaves: .'
H yeast cake.
- ouj lukewarm water.
1 cup water.
1 cups white' flour.
1 cup eklm milk. '
1 tablespoon shortening.
2 tablespoons brown sugar. ,
1 teaspoon salt.
i cups ryo flour.
All . measurements are level full.
Dissolve the .yeast in the lukewarm
water. Stir together the white flour
and a cup of water and add the"
yeast to make the sponge to stand
over night. In the morning scald the
milk and adcLthe salt and shortening.
When cool add this to the sponge
and work in the rye flour, either in
the pan or on the bread board. Knead
well and let rise to double its bulk.
Then mold into loaves, let rise again
to double its bulk and bake in a mod
erately hot oven.
Cornmeal may be substituted for
one-fourth of the rye flour, if desired,
Pajamas for Negligee
The negligee gown will no doubt,
always be the preferred garnent
for the leisure hours at home, Says
the Dry Goods Economist- but pa
jamas are fast taking on ruffles and
frills that place- them in the position
of rival to the negligee.
One model has a suggestion of a
bustle made of ribbon.
Another type consists of flesh satin
pajamas and a slip-over-the-head
tunic of flesh crepe de chine. The
tunic is finished with a wide flounce of
Venise lace, back and front, and there
are pockets made of satin ribbon.
How to Use Eggs for Salads
Hard-boiled eggs that are to be
served in cold salad should, directly
after cooking, be placed in cold water.
This will prevent the chitside of the
yolk from turning dark, a condition
that often detracts from the appetite.
Diplomacy.
"Papa, when you are a diplomat
you try to make the other fellow be
lieve everything you say, don't you?
"Not exactly, my son. You try to
make him believe just the. opposite
of what he thinks you really intend
to say, and even then you are lying
to him." London Answers.
Polly with wind-tossed hair,
Fond of her bull and collie,
Golfed in, a manner rare
She was my chum, was Polly.
Now she calls golfing folly,
Riding and shooting pall;
Cares not forlob and volley
P.olly came out last fall.
N ' " '
Debutante cjebonaire.
Gone is her manner jolly;
Carries an ennuied air,
She was my chum, was Polly.
Algy and' Perce and Cholly,
Trail her from ball to ball;
Only a mincing dolly
Polly came out last fall.
Eyes for the heart a snare,
Lips like the Yuletide holly,
Careless of what she'd wear
She was my chum, was Polly,
Go-as-you-please and lolly;
Where is her old-time thrall?
Gone, by the beard of Alii
Polly came out last fal.
L'Envoi.
Drown me in melancholy,
Lose me in Pluto's halll
She was my chum, was Polly
Polly came out last fall.
St. Louis Globe Democrat.
A Soap Economy
If a liteipeclay addcd,;to the
water in which "clothes are boiled a
great economy in soap will be ef
fected, and the clothes will be whit
ened without being in the least injured.
Washerwomen of New Castle, Pa.,
have raised their price from $2 to
$2.50 a day.
Twenty-five thousand women are
now employed at the famous Wool
wich auenal in England.
The republican state committee of
New York has taken steps to organ
ize a women's division of the party.
For the first time in the histcry of
the Portsmouth navy yard women and
girls now are employed in the indus
trial departments.
Miss Helen P. McCormick. New
York's first woman prosecuting at
torney, is M) years old and has been
practicing law since 1912,
Miss Gertrude Dot-bach, chief clerk
to the president of the Northern Pa
cific railroad, is probably the only
woman in railroad work to occupy
such a high position.
Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, jr., for
merly Mr Grover Cleveland, is one
of the first women to be honored
with membership on the executive
committee of the National Securitj
league.
Senator Kecd Smoot has declared
himself in favor of woman surlragt
and announced his intention to vote
for the Susan B. Anthony amend
ment, providing for nation-wide' suf
frage, any time it might come up ir
the United States senate.
The war has increased the price o.
coffee in Italy to 80 cents a pound.
Matches first began to be used it:
the United States in the early 'JO.v
when they were sold in boxes con
taining 25 for 25 cents.
In recognition of the extraordinary
opportunities and vast responsibilities
that are now pressing upon women,
a Brooklyn law school has decided
to establish, at nominal cost, a course
of lectures in elementary law for
women.
Italy has a total area almost ex
actly equal to that of the state of
Nevada.
What Lra: is Not
No Powder? No
Cake?
icr:
Lux is not a cake of soap, not
a chipped soap, not a soap pow
der, but' wonderful flakes pure
and transparent.
Even J in looks it is not like
. anything you have ever seen.
Why soap for fine launder
ing should be in flakes
Soap should neyer be rubbed
directly on fine fabrics, for the
rubbing weakens and will event
ually destroy the fabric.
In flake form, Lux melts the
moment you throw it into hot
water, and makes an instant lather
which dissolves dirt without rub
bing. Lux is so completely solu
ble that not the slightest trace of
soap is left in the garment to yellow
it. Lux will not harm anything
that water alone will not injure.
Pure delicate flakes!
. In flake form, Lux can be kept
pure, concentrated soap. In this
form there is no need for any air,
any moisture, or any kind of
"filler" which has no cleansing
value. Lux needs only to be
used in small quantities owing
to its absolute purity and won
derful richness in lather.
Nothing like it ever mada
before
The process by which Lux is
made is used only for Lux.
Once you have tried it you will
never be satisfied with anything
else for fine laundering.
Get a package from your gro
cer, druggist or department
store today and try it yourself.
; Lever Bros. Co.,Cambridge,Mass.
Wont shrink wodens! " X
Wwyt turn silks yellow! : t
Wont injure even cniiiona!
2214 Children Treated Free
of Cost by the Omaha
Free Dental Dispensary
Since February 15th 1917
December 61917.
To the Public:
We take this method to thank you for your support in the
r-ast and solicit your financial co-operation for the. coming year.-
During the past ten months we have treated 2,214 children
for a total of 15,498 fillings, extractions, etc.
In asking your help we assure you that we will exercise the
same careful management in the future as we have in the past.
Below please find auditor's report of the receipts and ex
penditures for the period from February 15th to November 30th,
1917. You will note that after the November bills are paid that
there will remain a balance of only $33.02. To carry on this work
we must have money, and want YOU to send us a check today for
whatever amount you feel you can afford to give toward this
good cause. . . , '
Thanking vou, we remain, yours very truly,
OMAHA FREE DENTAL DISPENSARY FOR CHILDREN,
M. H. DUNHAM, D. D. S., Secretary. ,
December 4th, 1917.
Omaha Free Dental Dispensary for Children,
Qmaha, Nebraska.
Gentlemen:
... .. .. We have made an audit of the accounts and records
"of the Omaha Free Dental Dispensary covering the pe
riod from December 1st, 1916, to November 30th, 1917,
and as a result thereof submit the following statement:
N STATEMENT OF INCOME' AND EXPENSES
INCOME ' -x
Donations $4,492.48
Donations from Dentists 1,000.00
Total Income $5,492.48
i . EXPENSES
Equipment $2,169.03
Supplies 757.00
Incidentals 165.13
Salaries for Assistants 2,208.25
Articles of Incorporation ' 18.90 6,318.31
Cash in Bank .?...$ 174.17
We have verified the cash account in detail and have found
that all cash received was deposited in bank. All disbursements
were made by check supported by proper vouchers.
From the above balance of $174.17, it will be necessary to
deduct the sum of $141.15 to provide for accounts payable out-,
standing at November 30th, 1917.
As a Jesuit of our audit and examination, we are able to re
port and certify that we have found all the work to be in good or
der and the statement submitted herewith has been carefully
verified and same agree with your books.
Yours respectfully,
DWORAK-URE AUDIT COMPANY,
By FRANK P. WRIGHT, Chartered Accountant.
Omaha Free Dental Dispensary for Children
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