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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
THE VALUE OF BATHS
AS GUIDES TO HEALTH.

Few people realize the many advan-
tages of the up to date city house, with
its full supply of hot and cold running
water, over the average farmhouse to
which pilgrims go in vain to get cool
There is nothing for severe WEAKNESS
like the intelligent use of the bathtub-
Fill it two-thirds full of water as hot
as you can stand. A good way to de-
termine how hot it should be is to put
the elbow down into the water to test
it. OF course the fingers or even the
hand form no test at all.
Pour a tablespoonful of ammonia into
the water. After about eight minutes
soaking in this spray or sponge the
skin with cold water very quickly and
rub dry with a rough towel.
If sore or lame from overexertion.
walking or riding or bicycling, follow
the bath with a mild massage of the
muscles with a little vaseline Then
take a half hour nap, and you will be
all right.
Many persons believe that the daily
morning bath in water as cold as the
hydrant affords, if taken regularly, is
of the utmost Importance in maintain
ing sound and vigorous constitution.
It is mistake to think that it is I'M
safe to take a cold bath when the body
is heated
In cases of complete heat exhaustion
the treatment now favored is an ice
packing. When you are perspiring
freely and are warm all the way
through you are in the very best
shape to step into water as cold as you
can get.
The fear of shock is only a mean
ingless tradition so far as healthy per
sons are concerned. OF course a victim
of heart disease will do well to keep
out of ice water. and very old and fee
bic folks must be careful.
1t is said that no case Of inhamma-
tory rheumatism has ever developed
where the patient for a series of years
had taken a cold bath every day The
right method is first to wet the head
and neck and splash the shoulders with
the cold water. Then it is safe for al
most everybody to take the plunge.
In warm weather one can stay in the
water a. few minutes, but in winter the
best plan is to get out as soon as posi-
bic. Colds said to have been produced
by cold baths are generally the result
of standing around in chilly air.
The rubbing to restore the circulation
is too much of a fad and takes up too
much time Even if you dress before
the skin is thoroughly dry no harm will
be done Whatever moisture is left
will very quickly evaporate.
The main thing is to get into your
clothes as soon as you can. One physi-
clan who believes in the cold bath says
that only one caution IS necessary:
Never enter cold water while out of
breath. Always wait till your breath
ing is normal. Temperature has moth
ing to do with the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

Remember that white is trying and
accentuates all imperfections and
should therefore never be attempted
by the immature and the amateur.
Children and old age can wear it ad-
mirably. but the debutante is rarely at
her best when clad in such virginia.
colorlessness.
1t is a great mistake to put the girl
lowering between the schoolrOom and
the coming OUT stage into white, be
it muslin or any other fabric, unless
she be possessed of exceptional charms
and brilliancy.
There is a peculiar style Of pale
beauty-buti it must be real-which looks
adorable in white; but, as a rule. color
is required to accentuate ones particu-
lar style. For instance, dark hair and
blue eyes look their best when their
owner is clad in pale blue; the brown
eyed brunette looks delightful in pale
biscuit, while the fair. pale Marguerite
should wear yellow and palest green
There is much in color, and few wom-
en- know how to make the most of it.
Black is either very becoming or quite
the reverse, though, on the whole, 1t Is
smart. especially for evening wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

be for the owner Of q thoroughbred to
sacrifice his horse to win a single I'M
important race.
All families are not selishly thought
less At least one family made last
summer dream of delight to the tired
men who worked all day in dark. close
offices for their dainty womankind
This family had a commodious yard
IN the rear It was not very we'll kept
and had been hopelessly given over to
the nightly revels of the neighborhood
cats until the inventive girl declared
that she would remain at home that
summer to take care Of dad and the
boys" instead Of going away to escape
the hot weather. Her mother declared
that she would stay with her. and the
two put their heads together to evolve
a plan for making bearable the long.
hot evenings which are. as every one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

teristics of the seasons fashions. They
are much embroidered or lace trimmed
and consequently very expensive. Chit
fon embroideries and gold trimmings
form no uncomfortable feature Of the
decorations, and incrustations of lace
add richness in appearance that is
more than Endorsed by the bills that
come home from the dressmakers.
Venetian sleeves of chiffon and lace
with turned back cuffs and deep girdles
very deliberately made are popular with
negligee costumes. OF embroideries. a2-
pliques of tulle. chiffon and muslin fash
Toned to form flowers are introduced
perhaps more frequently than any 9TH
er sort of trimming. although the lace
motifs are considered very chic.
Batiste trimmed with hand embroid-
cry and diversified with applications
of lace makes smart summer frocks.
Yokes of embroidery and bands across
the skirt give a simple but effective
decoration. Such gowns cannot be
washed, but are sent to the cleaners
when soiled.
1t is whispered that the mousquetaire
hat is to be pushed for fall wear and
will be one of the popular shapes Al
ready some women are wearing them,
and very pretty they look with their
turned up brims caught at the side
with handsome Jewels
CATHERINE TALBOT.
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Of rapid growth were trained to cover
the unsightIy wood. Stands made to
support flowerpots were placed in hooks
and angles. and hanging baskets were
skillfully suspended in the air.
As to the furnishings Of the yard
they included a hammock. a rustic set
tee. couple of rustic chairs, a wood
and wicker lounging chair piled with
sort, bright cushions. a portable sum-
ner house rustic table. an adjustable
awning for sunny days, an electric fan
for sultry afternoons and evenings and
a brilliant collection of Japanese Ian
terms.
The entrance to this delightful place
was through a rustic arch overrun by
nasturtiu1ns and madeira vine. Facing
the house, the arch bore a charming
inscription done in gold lettering on a
white ground 1t had been prepared at
the printers on white cardboard and
was carefully inclosed in glass. a strip
Of tin foil along the edges safely pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

and the cloth shrinks and grows flabby
to a degree that is most discouragfns
to would be economists.
Bathing gowns do not vary much
from those worn last season. Skirts
are short and trim Instead of being
barred with braid they are decorated
with rows of ornamental stitching,
some of which is done in thread to
contrast with the color of the gown.
Natty little jackets over a simulated
blouse cover the waist. There is less
tendency than usual to display arm and
neck, for the wise belle has learned
that ocean tan is one of the most diff
cult things to get rid Of
Flowers are worn by almost every
smart woman with her tailor made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
WHAT FOODS TO EAT
AND WHY TO EAT THEM

Turning for moment to the special
action of foods on the skin. the follow
ing facts are noticeab able:
Oysters, crabs and Holsters sometimes
cause an eruption.
Alcohol IN excess dilates the capilla-
ries, and the dilatation may become
permanent.
Onions and eggs promote nutrition in
the horny layer of the epidermis and in
the mucous membranes. They proba-
bly, increase perspiration.
Acids lessen perspiration. Tea and
coffee cause a patchy fermentation Of
the skin. Pickles and rich condiments
are apt to produce one variety of red
nose"
Whitefish is especially valuable for
it's phosphorus. which. as every one
knows. is a brain and nerve food.
Thin people DESTROYS of putting on
flesh should eat largely of meats, fats.
potatoes and such oily fish as salmon
and mackerel Cod liver oil Is not
merely a food, it is ashelp to the as
similatfon of other foods. Cocoa and
stout may be partaken of freely. The
heavier wines, as port, are food in mod
Grafton. Sugar and sweets made there
from help to fatten.
Those who suffer from excessive fat
ness will need a more carefully arrang-
ed dietary. The following win be found
beneficial: Abstinence from sugar, fari-
naceous materials, fats. stout rich
wines, oily fish and cheese. Saccharin
may take the place of sugar. Consump-
ton of acids, green vegetables, ripe
fruits, light dry fish and lean meats
should be generous.
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-
the season devoted to outdoor
49, sport has made many happy,
although it practically ends
town festivities. For several
weeks dinners, matineess char
fty bazaars. musicales. 1uncheons, teas
and the races have given zest to urban
life. Now every one is preparing to
leave the city. Some are going to their
country places and others to the sea
shore or to mountain lodges in the Pyr-
enees. where so many fashionable PEG
pie live in delightfully."- unconventional
fashion during midsummer
OF course outdoor gowns are in de-
mand. They are Of every descrip-
ton. from the natty walking costume
for woodland wear to boating. bathing,
yachting. golhng and tennis garments
The up to date rule in the selection Of
an outing frock is a very sensible one;
it is to avoid ostentation- Gold trim
med and braided toilets may do very
well for town service. but they are out
Of place in Acadia Serges and fiannels.
once considered the only suitable fab
rics for rough and ready service, have
been entirely replaced by ducks and lin
ems. Wash gowns are now as carefully
tailor made as cloth costumes. and in
qudltF tney are equally line.
Heavily nounced outdoor dresses have
never been approved by FrenchwOmen.
who declare them opposed to good
taste The use Of intricate silk strap
pings over cotton cloth is perhaps the
most novel feature in the make up OF
washable dresses. Lawn, linen. duck
and 5atiste are strapped with silk.
Nothing seems to dislOdge white pi-
que from popularity Up to date white
r1- Il D
fabric are made rather long ard are
cut with a deep box plat down the back.
Waists of mannish type. the smartest
cut with deep box plaits across the
back, are combined to advantage with
the cotton skirts The little black silk
coats are jaunty and useful when the
owner Of the pique or linen skirt goes
for walk. Somehow the silk Jacket
does not appear to such advantage with
the colored wash skirt. The silk is light
weight enough to be fairly cool on
warm days. and the combination of
white and black is always a striking
one.
Coats are all basqued. and most of
them are rounded in front With the
ordinary shirt waist suit a sailor hat
IS now the proper thing to wear but
with the coat and skirt combination a
more elabOrately garnished hat may be
donned.
Tor wear with summer gowns. fancy
collars and ties are as the sands of the
sea in variety. Stiff collars and ties
have not So many patrons as they had
last year the soft stock taking their
place. OF stocks the pique ones in
troduced as part of the golf dress are
having more than their share of favor.
They are plain in outline. if one except
the reVers on a few of them and are
buttoaed to the collar by means of an
Invisible buttonhole. Brocaded pat
terms of pique made into stock collars
are a decided innovation. With silk
waists elaborate collars are appropri-
7te- Those having ties gathered about
the throat. knotted in front and de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

commended by tailors for cloth made
summer skirts. The corselet is not a
prominent feature of the garment. IN
deed in many cases it is not larger than
the belt ordinarily worn. One of the
handsomest skirts of this sort which I
have seen was OF white cloth with front
panel and yoke. upon which the skirt
was set A cording trimmed the panels
and the Jokes and encircIed in parallel
rows the lower part of the skirt.
At Raudnitz's shop a boating gown
of cream serge was the prettiest out
door costume shown. It was adaptable,
too, merit not to be scorned by those
who like TO make one costume appear
in innunerable different aspects. For
instance, the cream serge would serve
admirably for a yachting or walking
gown. The square collar, like the stock
and the yoke, was laid in narrow tuclos,
a band of the tucking passing down the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
These
tecting it from the weather.
were the words upon the card.

tecting it from the weather. These
were the words upon the card:
Let rash hand invade these sacred bowers,
Irreverent pluck the fruit or touch the flowers
Fragrance and beauty here their charms combine,
And cen Hesperia's garden yields to mines
For though golden apples glitter round,
dragon yet more furious guards the ground
The only dragon that ever infested
the garden was Watch, a fat though
lively fox terrier, who strenuously OBJ
Jected to the intrusion of strangers
who approached the gate, most of them
unsuspecting peddlers or knights of the
road soliciting trade or food. Watch
needed a course of training to make
him understand that he was not per-
mitted to entertain himself by knock
ing down the fowerpots or chewing the
pillows during his lonely hours of vigil.
In the evening when the men of the
family came home they almost immetlf-
ately made a bee line for the garden,
taking with them books, papers and
pipes. They were encouraged to invite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
ECONOMICAL AND USEFUL
JAPANESE SILK GOWN.

The girl with a small allowance for
dress viii find a gown Of japanese silk
really useful and economical, especially
if she makes It at home, allowing for q
dressmaker to work with her for one
day to ut and tack the bodice The
model illustrated is very smart and
win make a lovely summer gown for
best wear and at the same time serve
as an evening toilet for restaurant and
outdoor dinners.
1t can be turned into a decollete even
ing toilet by changing the vest, and the
lace bolero can also be used on black
or colored gown, thus affording much
variety. The bolero can be made from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

Each fashionable woman has her fa-
vorita flower. and her florist has orders
to send daily to her house a tastefully
prepared cluster of posies. The maitre
d'hoteI carefully places the flowers on
ice until they are needed, and when the
lady goes out to shop, walk or drive
her boutonniere is as bright as when
first plucked.
A charming idea for the make up of
summer boleros is the combination of
coarse lace with fine. The border Of
the jacket will probably be of some
coarse lace. while the finer laces, in
combination with net. viii form the in
ner part of the coat
Dog collars bid fair to enjoy a revival
Of popularity. Jeweled ornaments of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
INC p1ate shaped Hnt.

"A smart hat is made of folds of white
tulle, with two black quilts piercing
the brin, which is cut right away at
the back and filed up with a large
black velvet bow. All the new hats
have black velvet bows at the back,
and most of them are of the plate
shape This style is not becoming
The short woman becomes shorter I'M
der the influence of the plate shaped
hat, and the tall woman is apt to as
sumo a resemblance in outline to a
Chinese mandarin. The plate shaped
hat should be approached warily and
with discretion.
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this sort are receiving particular atten-
ton because OF Queen Alexandra's well
known partially for them. She wears
the deep band about the neck to hide
some scars and is not likely to dispense
with it, so fashionable English women,
who follow in the footsteps of the SOW
ereign, expect to adopt collars of this
kind. The beauty of the jewelry de-
ponds more upon the harmonizing of
colors and the quality of the workman
ship than upon the intrinsic value of
the gems. For this reason lapidaries
are using some of the exquisite pieces
of oriental workmanship as models in
their manufacture of fine enamel, for
to this day it is impossible for the
craftsmen of Europe to excel the work
of the Indian and Persian Workmen.
Tea gowns and tea jackets of thin
material partake of the usual charac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

For whitening doorsteps use this COM
pound: Dissolve half a pound of pow
dered glue in pint and a half OF water
over slow fire When quite melted.
add a pound Of powdered whiting, stir
ring 1t in gradually. Apply this to the
steps with a stir brush. If the mixture
becomes too stiff, add more water. Only
very heavy rain will remove this whit
ing hence the saving Of labor is great.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

Jewe1rv is somewhat bizarre in fash
ion and the venetian chains and ban
giles REQUIRE to be worn with a white or
black gown to have an artistic effect.
Combined with a colored toilet, they are
positively gaudy. Charms are worn in
profusion, and bracelets are necessarily
of the pendant or bangle order, as
sleeves are still worn long, and brace
let's placed over the gown are not in the
best of taste even when the sleeve has
a banded wristband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

piece lace, with the edge cut round the
patterns and scrolls and finished with
a tiny lace beading" This costs only
a few cents per yard and can be bought
in almost every type Of lace.
The bo1ero should be lined with crepe
de chine or firm Russian or Brussels net
and should be drawn over whichever
slip is to be worn and put on together,
as it is quite a mistake to put on the
vest or slip and the bolero afterward.
When put on together it is quite easy
to pull the bOlero into shape. and after
the vest is fastened the little velvet
tabs of the bolero are drawn together.
The insertion used on the gown
should be selected to match the bolero
in style and color, and little rows Of
drawn ribbon appear in groups on the
skirt, but alternate groups Of tucks and
lines of insertion may be used instead
The ffounce is cut in a semicircular
style, but is of one depth all round and
is slightly fulled on to the upper part.
The fIounce is much fussier and light
er If the lining hangs separately at the
edge, and in this case the lining is put
quite plain to the top part, and the
hounce only is full. If the silk is very
thin, the founce can be made up with
its lining, and if glace silk is too ex-
pensiVe a fine mercerized lawn OF sa-
teen can be used, placing the right side
outward.
The back of the skirt is set In two
close, fiat plaits, and there is no seam
down the front The lining should be
finished with narrow gathered fril OF
Japanese silk
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knows. the most trying part of the sum-
mer to the town bound.
With the assistance Of a man who
could be hired in the neighborhood the
yard was cleared of boxes and empty
tin cans The ground was paved and,
as it was thus impossible for them to
sod its surface, a load of bark was
bought at a tannery, and the pavement
was covered with it. The wall of the
house was terraced with shelves, thick
~ set with potted plants and flowers,
while along the sides Of the fence vines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13
DINNER.
Consomme.
Baked Salmon with Colbert Sauce.
New Potatoes
Asparagus
Stewed Corn.
Plain Salad.
Peach Dumplings.
Coffee.

COLBERT sAUCE.-First melt two ounces Of
butter in a small saucepan, add one ounce Of
four and stir it in smoothly; then stir over the
fire for few minutes, taking great care that the
-four does not get brown This cooking over the
FIRE gives the sauce a bright. shiny appearance.
To the -four and butter add pint Of fish stock
Stir it over the fire till the bois and thick
ems For fish stock milk and water in equal guam
titles may be substituted. Now add three pound
ed anchovies or some anchovy essence-two tea
spoonfuIs; it may be more. according to the
strength Of the particular bottle Next season to
taste with salt and pepper and, lastly, add two
teaspoonfuls OF finely chopped parsley When pos
sfble use finely chopped taragon in the place of
parsley, but it is not always obtainable. This
sauce must Of course, be served in hot tureen,
not poured the fish.
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fences and enlivened by no more sooth-
ing music than the nocturnes Of home
less cats.
In every large city there are hum
dreds Of people whom circumstances
compel to remain at home, no matter
how much they may need or desire a
summer vacation Very few business
men can afford to leave the city for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

their male friends to call, and bowl of
ice cold lemonade and some nice cakes
were always to be found inside the
house for the refreshment of thirsty
mortaIs. A game of euchre or whist
played about the rustic table enlivened
the evenings, and when it grew dark
the japanese lanterns cast pleasant
light over the scene. The summer gar
den and its delights became so well
advertised that the social accuaint-
ances Of the family WED with each 9TH
er for invitations to the little informal
parties held among the f7owerpots
EDITH LAWRENCE.
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very long. and it is the comfort of the
head of the household. upon whom the
entire family is dependent for its pros
perity, that should be considered before
plans are made for seaside or noun
tain outings. The American man is in
clined to be generous to his family at
the expense Of his own welfare. This
Is as shortsighted policy as it would
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

pending in fantastic ends are charm
ingly simple.
The SO called corselet design in many
new and attractive notifications Is rec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-13

When cooking onions. set a tin cup
of vinegar on the stove and let 1t boil
and no disagreeable odor will be in the
room.
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bodice front from buttons on each cor
ner Of the collar. The skirt, long and
full, had it's shaped bands Of stitching
to give 1t a touch OF ornateness.
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of summer but one long butterfly frolic
II IS claimed that if we are good we
SHALL pc happy. but with the thermom-
esar siinmering at 80 in the shade it is
fif1e1aft 10 keep the soul in that state
of caiill, Wen regulated repose which is
supposed to be the badge OF saintship.
It is all very well for philosophers to
advise as that a placid acceptance of
circumstances viii minister to our
PHYSICAL we'll being. IT is difficult to
listen to the promptings of philosophy
located amid such uncongenial sur
roundings as brick walls and back yard