A cabbage leaf in the hat is an excellent means of keeping the head cool. The experiment is more successful if on top of the cabbage leaf you will place about two handfuls of chipped ice, renewing it as fast as it melts, and you might try sipping something from a high glass decorated with mint leaves—sipping it through a straw is favored by many eminent practitioners at the bar. A Bread and Milk Cow The farmer with a Jersey cow Can live as fine as silk For he has got, you must allow, His thorough-bred and milk. cow | A Hint on Luck: A Lucky-piece is a good mascot; a piece of luck is the real thing. Fashion Hint: With peek-a-boo waist and short sleeves, a woman must wear her heart in her hand-bag. | banner clouds SUNDAY | | MONDAY | (449) "Robbers' Synod" held at Ephesus. | | (1908) Extra session of Congress held at Washington. | TUESDAY | | WEDNESDAY | Do not take this day off. It is a "dog day" and he may want it. | THURSDAY | | FRIDAY | (697) The Venetians elect their first doge. | | (1906) The beef packers try their last dodge. | SATURDAY | | |
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