The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-13
slender lace-edged scarfs that are lightly

slender lace-edged scarfs that are lightly
knotted.
polish said to be perfectly wonderful
for cleaning off stains, etc, from the pol
ished wood of sideboards, tables, etc, is
made thus Mix together four ounces shell
lac varnish, one ounce alkanet root. two
ounces spirits of turpentine, two ounces
white wax and a pint of linseed oil. Let
this all stand a week, then apply it with
a soft flannel, and polish Sharply with a
soft cloth, finishing up with an old silk
handkerchief.
Many theories are evolved and put in
practice for the purpose of inducing sleep
but an eminent authority says the best way
is to encourage state of mental ques-
cence, Indifference. which is absolutely nee
essary to sound, healthy sleep. OF course
there are many physical influences that
cause insomnia, too. One should never go
to bed hungry. This is illustrated by the
fact that babies and animals usually sleep
after eating. The activity of the stomach
withdraws the blood from the brain, where
it is not needed during sleep
1t appears that the dainty. fragile-looking
voTng woman is no longer fashionable. The
tan. Straight Junoesque girl is in the lead
with broad shoulders, strong limbs, feet
that wear shoes as large as NO and D.
a Venus de Milo waist; and general air
of robust health that suggests freedom
from aches and pains and clear, active
brain. A generous diet OF rich,
Baked potatoes. steak soft-boiled eggs,
a little fresh. ripe fruit and I'M
limited fresh air and exercise are said TO
being to say nothing of good, sound sleep
and an unvarying bedtime of 10 o clock.
Other bodices are slashed, revealing an
underVeSt either of lace, brllllanJ ceFlSe
satin. accordon-pleated muslin or net. rms
is a very smart and dreSsy fashlon, ana
like the bClero style. affords an opportunity
for making a very effective use OF small
remnants of various elegant dress FABRICS
This use of small handsome pieces OF dress
goods has not the least appearance OF pc
ing a patchy or economical one, Tor the
bodices of the most chic and charming or
the irnported models are formed or just
such beautiful odds and ends or Dflliiant
brocade costly silk velvet, elegant SILKS
ard satins lace points, jewel medainonS
ard other beaded pieces, short lengths OF
rich lace, etc.
And now it's the swing. Never was such
a healthy exercise, say those who are going
in for it, Those who do not care for blk
ing claim that the Old-fashioned swinging
is the most delightful of athletic recrea-
lions And the doctors agree with them.
There are many women, they say VINO can
not stand the violent pedal movement OF the
wheel who can get every muscle eAerclseo
In a lady-like fashion only few rect from
the ground. But you must take "A great
tree in the open, the soft ground under
meath and YOU must work yourself up 10
a great swinging height by the movement
of your body-which any child can teach
you.
The following exercise is said to be ex-
celIent for correcting and strengthening
curved shoulders: Take a perfectly erect
toes at an angle of - degrees. Drop the
arms by the side Initiating and raising the
chest to the full capacity, muscularly
keeping the chin well drawn in and the