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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01
FEBRUARY wOMEN's MAGAZINES

Joseph Blethen, former Minneapolis man,
has story in the February Ladies' HONS
Journal. 1.-The Girls Of Flat G" it Is called
and it is in Mr.. Blethen's usual clever vein.
Laura Spencer Porter presents the opening
number OF an attractive story Of life in Vir-
ginia in ante-bellum days. and Emily
Wheaton has another instailnent Of the e1-
periences Of the Russells In Chicago. WI
Ting fang Chinese minister, writes OF his
Impressions OF American women, and Clifford
Howard describes the Polish colony in Cali
fornia when Nine. Modjeska and sisnktewios.
the novelist tried ranching. Paula MendsI
and Arthur Guiterman have little parlor
play, Journeys End In Lovers Meeting"
The summer homes OF some famous people
are shown by Franklin B. Wiley. The maya
zine also includes Ira D. Sankey's latest
hymn new department, that Of mobhers'
meetings, is added and 1t promises to be a.
interesting and as helpful as the older ones.
Minneapolis people will be interested In the
article on Mime. Schumann-H eink in the
February Woman's Home Companion. Nine
Schumann- Heink will sing In the Lyee Am
theater in April and the story Of her early
struggles is an absorbing one az told by
Gustave Kobbe. w. G. Bowdoin writes Of the
famous New Orleans Mardi Gras and Walden
Fawcett makes plea for the neglected birth
place of George Washington. Captain Joseph
Hamilton tells the story OF the heroines OF
Antietam In the series on heroic deeds OF
women during the civil war. Bertha Demaris
Knobe describes the women's club houses n
different cities, showing pictures of the build
ings The paper on courtship and marriage
in many lands tells how such affairs are con-
Quoted in Africa There are stories by Leroy
NJ. Scott S. E.. Jennings, Charles McIlvafns
and some novel ideas in regard to luncheons
and seasonable entertainments.
The February Good Housekeeping has an
article by Julian Ralph on IA Commandments
Dinner" James H. Garfield, LII. D., writes
Of the way college should help the mother.
while Gertrude Sherman Trowbridge has
word for children despoiled of childhood'a
Joys Milton Marks describes Greek dishes
and Grecian housekeeping in America from
former consul to Greece and resident OF
Chicago. Guy Kirkham's article on "ThS
Front Door, is illustrated with some good
sketches. The story of the month ID IA
Faithful Servitor,'' by NJ. L. D. ElspetE
Macdonald writes OF the benefits to be de.
rived from fasting in Lent from common
sense standpoint and there are pages and
pages of matter that housekeepers will ems
joy reading and practicinz.
Harper's Bazaar for February has its usual
interesting collection Of stories, articles and
matter. Olive Schreiner COM
tinues her papers on ''The Woman's Movt-
ment Of Our Day" A comedy in one act,
Stage Struck is by B. B. Perkins. John
J. a'Becket writes OF the charm OF . child,
and Anna Wentworth Sears describes nuv1o
for children. The serial, The
Red House." by e. Nesbit, grows In intare1A
There are pages Of pretty fashions and se1no
decidedly osod SscipeA
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MARVELLOUS DISPLAYSOF JEWELS
Masnfcence of the Opera Stars Jewels Surpassed by Those in the
Boxes in New York-Surprsing Number u Men
at the Opera.

The display of jewelry is greater at the
opera than 1t is anywhere else outside the
homes of the wealthy women who provide
the decorative features of the parterre
row of boxes. And never before this
year were SO many jewels to be seen.
There was time when, the diamond
tiara OF Mrs. George Gould used to start
a mum OF comment through the house
when she entered her box If every tiara
seen there now caused talk, it would not
be possible to hear the opera.
There is rarely box which does not
reveal at least one wearer of a tiara, and
sometimes there are several. II the dis
play of jewelry does not take this form,
there Is likely to be some other lavish
ana costly exhibition Of gems which adds
force to the conviction that the prosperity
OF the country must be greater than it
ever was before, and that the thoughts
OF women must have turned more than
ever before toward jewelry.
One explanation of the increase Of the
display of jewelry is the excellence of
the limitations now made and the disap-
pearance of the prejudice against imita-
ZION 1eWelry. There may be some truth
In this theory, but 1t Is not to be sup
posed that much Of the jewelry seen in
the boxes Is false. The present vogue
of fine Jewels and the desire to have
the imitation when they are not able to
afford the genuine; but in al probable
1ty that happens rarely. says the New
York Sun.
Even the prima donnas are this year
surpassed SO far as the magniacence of
their jewels is concerned by the display
in the boxes. Nine. Sembrich has worn
this wear a superb new tiara, never seen
before on the stage at the Metropolitan.
1t is less massive than the one she has
customarily worn.
Nine. Nordtca is not at the opera this
year, and the tiara presented to her by
the stockholders several years ago is
missing. Nine. Melba wore last year in
LA Traviata" 4 superb diamond crown,
and Nine. Ga1ski is said to have de-
voted a large part of her earnings of last
season to some wonderful jewelry for her
first appearance here as Valentine.
Nine. Breval is en- her wey to this coun-
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SOROSIS LUNCHEON MENUS
Always Varied and Perfectly
Cooked and Served,

When the eldest and most noteworthy wom-
ans club in this country holds its bi-monthly
meeting at the Waldorf Astoria In New York,
the luncheon menu is never quite like its
predecessor, says Hester, NJ Poole in Good
Housekeeping for February. Needless to say,
it Is always cooked and served with that
perfection for which this hosiery is famed
The large rooms in which luncheon is served
are decorated with exquisite taste The cleo
trio lights are sufficient, yet not glaring. the
emma is dainty and gracefully In form, while
the crystal and silver reflect and multiply
the radiance that pervades the entire estab-
lishment and creates an atmosphere in itself.
The club In question usually takes Its lunch
con in suite of parlors. or in the Astor
gallery, on the north front. In the latter
beautifully proportioned and decorated room
the literary exercises are now held.
At recent luncheon of Sorosis the menu
was as follows: In place of the stereotyped
bouillon or raw oysters. were passed bone
less sarddnes pressed upon oblong pieces of
toast. These were followed by mousse de-
jambon. This dish, evidently made from the
essence of ham and gelatin leach one in a
circular form, graced with hot brown
sauce), was as pink as the interior of
seashell, and one could hardly believe that
the flavor came from that plebeian animal
which lent its name to the Mousse. Lesz
unique were the dishes which succeeded. There
was chicken broiled as never chicken was
before, and salad of the heart of lettuce and
a tiny legume, and ices Of various kinds and
shapes, with cakes galore. And-telI it not
in Gath, to the daughters Of King Conven-
tionality-there was after dinner coffee served
in cups holding more than half dozen thinf-
blefuls each, with hot milk and cream ad
libitum. Also to meet the habits of yc elderly
danes, pitchers filled with the brew that In
toxicates not yet sets tho tongue to wagging
like no other draft than this from far CAthaH<
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WOMEN AGRlCUlTURlSTS~
They Raise Flowers for Cutting
Bulbs and Seeds.

Not few women are engaged in large
agricultural enterprises in California, and two
are members of the State Board Of Trade.
-.'Scttered throughout the state there are many
young women left to make the most out of
their small holdings says Emma Shafter
Howard in Country Life of America" For
instance, two sisters living near the bay of
San Francisco, with no practical knowledge
of horticulture. began with a bag of poppy
seed Within five years they have developed
a business in and bulb culture which
taxes the capacity Of ten greenhouses. Like
many others, they find market for all they
can produce among the florists of San Fran
cisco. They write: we are about to put
in gasolene engine for pumping, to build
a propagating house and to heat the whole
plant with steam. We have regained our
health and are happy to have triumphed over
some Of the many difficulties that beset the
path of the amateur rose gardener.
Nestled along the foothills of Contra Costa
county lies the picturesque towns of Hay
wards, near which is the garden spot of that
region known as the 'Daffodil Farm. From
the music and romance and poetry Of life it's
chatelane turned to the study and special
ization of these bulbs. AS her reward, the
sloping hillsides in January and February are
a veritable field Of the cloth Of gold. Sort
ing and shipping to Eastern markets, as Well
as the filling of daily orders for the local
markets in time of bloom, make the life Of
MIS-. Ivy herSey a strenuous one, IOc mere,
in everything else, success depends upon
continuous care and labor. The Spanish Iris,
amaryllis, hyacinths and tulips are now d.
viding honors with the daffodils.
There are women who make speciality of
gathering the wild flowers in their season.
One writes: We began to support ourselves
on nothing a year. We began with the self
grown wild flowers. We knew where the
baby blue-eyes, the nemophila, grew, where
the golden eschscholtzia, or Capa d'Oro, -four
ished in glory, where the buttercups welcomed
the sun and the shy, wild violets hid from
his caress.'
I'm one Of the canyons of the beautiful Los
Gatos foothills, at the western end of the
Santa Clara valley, the home acre of Mrs.
Reed has been held by the proceeds from
the Stuffed prune industry, which she has
developed Chicago and New York markets
demand all that she supply. Her success
is due largely to her dainty and artistic man
ner of packing the export. This suggests
great field Of artistic possibilities for women
in all markets relating to fruit dairy and
other products"
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FASHIONS FOR SPRING,

reDfudfy home journal.
Dresses Of thin, transparent materials will
be trimmed as they were last season with
Valenciennes insertion and lace
White pique shirt-waists are among the
first to be worn in the early spring. The
newest are of a light weight and fine cord,
and are made quite simply, with a cluster Of
tucks at each side of the front.
Belts of both plain and ribbed black velvet
will be worn with spring. wooden gowns
Such belts are stylish and may be worn with
spring gowns Of any color or material. The
prettiest belts are made with a slight dip
in the middle of the front.
For hard general wear a spring suit of
black, navy, brown Oxford gray, cheviot
will give general satisfaction. One Of smooth
cloth is more dressy in effect but not so
suitable for all sorts of weather. The skirts
of such suits should be made to clear the
ground, and lined with percaline if silk can
not be afforded. The jackets should be neatly
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try. bringing her set Of sapphires, which
will make the Metropolitan this year not
able Nfor the stones of this kind that it
will exhibit, as Nine. Sembrich also pos
>sesses q very valuable collection Of sap
phires. Mile. Calve is to wear some elab-
crate jewels as Messaline. but she is
quite willing to have It known that they
We're made for stage and not for private
use.
lA1ll1 Lehman has worn at all her re-
citals here the beautiful pear-shaped
pearls that have been SO much admired
in the past. They are large and OF
beautiful lustre, and hang from two
brilliant diamonds cut in accordance with
very old pattern.
But none OF these collections is now
adays able to rival those in the boxes.
Time was when the prima donna was
expected to be the brilliant figure In the
theater SO far as the Jewels went But
II Adelina Patti. who was supposed to
have more jewelry than any other sing
er, should return to the Metropolitan to-
day she would probably find herself out
shone by all the boxes in the parterre
row.
Nor is the display of fine jewels con-
fined altogether to the boxes. For the
past two years the occupants OF the or
chestra seats have also taken to wearing
as many gems as fashion will allow It
is OF course, not possible for them to
wear tiaras and such pieces, but in the
display Of the smaller articles they are as
lavish as the occupants Of the more ex-
elusive parterre row.
The season at the opera is Of unsur-
passed brilliancy and the house presents
most striking appearance at almost every
performance.
Each week sees more full dress worn
in the orchestra chairs, and it is quite
the exception now to see anything but
a regulation evening gown. There is a
great deal Of visiting from box to box,
as we'll as among the orchestra chairs, and
surprising number of men go to the
opera this year. They are much younger
men as rule. the debut ants so to speak.
who are home from college for good, and
who are to be the future leaders-the
jeunesse doree, who have, indeed, come
tremendously to the front this winter and
apparently are music enthusiasts.
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than ever, the second photograph giving
one of the springs examples in this grace
fully falling material. The black silk
drop skirt is finished with narrow
pinked ruffie, over which the deep, tucked
flounce Of the outside hangs with but
little flare. A rich guipure, in a waved
band, joins this to the upper part of the
skirt, which is gored and fitted over the
hips with pinch" tucks. A yoke and
bolero effect are simulated on the bod
ice with killed black chiffon, outlined
with the guipure and falling at the front
in a little blouse.
The sleeves are entirely of the crepe de
chine. finely Killed and ending at the ell
bow In double rufies, headed with band
and bow OF narrow velvet ribbon. The
girdle, of wider velvet, fastens with a
buckle In rose finished gold the sort
which shows a copper like frosting and
the lady wears upon her right wrist q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

Miss Della Spears for superintendent
Miss Josephine Paulsen is in charge of the
schools Of Wells county. ...
Miss Laura ]. Eisenhuth, who served
as state superintendent of schools from
'92 to "a under the populist administra-
ton, resides at Darlington. Miss Emma
Bates, who succeeded her in that posi-
ton, became life insurance agent and
has left the state. In the '94 campaign
these two women were opposing candi-
dates and many North Dakota women took
much interest in the contest. Pin money
went for carriages to carry the voters
among their set to the polls and the
'.hired girl was given a day off to cast
her ballot.
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novel and inexpensive bracelet. It is of
green and white Jade, one of the trif1es
troublous China has lately made fashion
able, and which may be bought at any
oriental shop for 80 cents.
The black picture hat is OF velvet and
ostrich feathers.
+. SPRING CLOTHES FOR SMALL BOY.
The sailor suits, SO long considered the
only proper habiliments for the small boy,
are being replaced by others composed Of
lose Knockers and Norfolk jacket. Very
long as to tail, and belted with kid and
canvas belts, these show deep yokes back
and front. and blouse sleeves with wide
shields and linen collars of these, and Il
the boys mama is very knowing. she
makes him wear q linen stansa-up cs we'll.
s. Made in this way. OF cadet blue. navy,
cardinal and brown ssrge, such little suits
sell at the children's sut0ttesu from e10
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Fargo is located, for many years. The
only attempt to defeat her in recent years
ended disastrously. Her majority gave
the horrid man the impression chat he
had not started in the race before his lady
opponent had reached the tape.
In the central part Of the state four
counties have women as superintendent.
Mrs. Grace Putnam is superintendent in
Eddy county; Miss Clara Feiring in
Griggs, Miss Mamie Porter in Kidder.
Matilda Peterson makes the circuit and
conducts teachers examinations in Pierce
county, which has become noted to some
extent through it's big colony Of indus
trious Assyrians. Stark county, which is
as large as many ordinary states, has
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city, and what woman would not sacri-
flee all else for the sake Of newness?
BLUE CLOTH GOWN. =,
An imported costume in blue, light
weight broadcloth pictures the new
straight founces and overskirt drapery.
Recalling the sweet tint seen in old
world frescoes, Moorish blue is the
name Paris has given to this particular
color. Black or white are most effective
with it, but in this instance, velvet in a
darker shade, is used On the. jacket bodice,
one of the most jaunty of the new sea-
sons street models. Al
The divisions of the skirt show only
a heavy stitching in silk of the same
tint, five rows above an inch wide hem.
On the bodice, the plain back and sides
Of which tt into the figure, the same or
namentation outlines the Robespierre
collar, the revers, Jacket fronts and cuffs
OF the bishop sleeves. Buttons Of blue
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ST. VALENTINE
Tot rose, nor tender eglantine, O..

Not rose, nor tender eglantine, --z
Nor lily, nor the columbine, .-.
But from the prairie's rolling mead
l send spray Of ironweed
To greet you as my valentine.
Blue-veined the lilies are, I know,
Aud darkly red the roses glow,
But have sent the ironweed,
Uncouth and harsh, whose dusky seed
The palms of unseen sewers SOW
Not rude my emblem, If you find
Ny meaning here, though faint outlined;
For struck from sudden clash of thought
No purer fire can be wrought
Than fint-steel spark Of mind to mind.
Nay, as you touch it, time shall bring
A glimpse Of low horizon ring,
And dreamy sweep of plant breeze
That undulates o. grassy seas
The rustic of the winds broad wing.
From my rough hand to lay in thine
send this offering-'tis a sign
OF love until my latest breath,
OF iron faith that holds through death
A sunburnt western valentine.
Ernest McGaffey in Woman's Home Com
panion.
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lined and made comfortably large so that they
will slip on easily over all kinds of waists
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FAVORITE NUT BREAD.

writer for Good Housekeeping secured
with difficulty the recipe for the popular nut
bread served in certain Minneapolis and Chi
cago tea rooms. 1t reads: Scald half cup
of milk. Add one-half cup of boiling water,
and, when lukewarm, three-fourths of a cake
OF compressed yeast softened in three table
spoons of lukewarm water, half tablespoon
each OF lard and butter, two tablespoons OF
molasses, one cup of nut meats, preferably
recars or English walnuts), one-half cup Of
white flour, and enough entire wheat -four to
knead. Finish and bake as ordinary bread
Let stand twenty-four hours, if sandwiches
are desired; cut in thin slices and in fanciful
shapes, if preferred Spread with butter and
put together in pairs, with currant jelly or
orange marmalade between, they become the
famous Noisette sandwiches.
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Spring Clothes for the Small Boy.

crochet, with white centers, are stylish
fnishings.
AS to the lining, it is, of course, Of
silk in the shade Of the costume, for
all of the best gowns are built upon silk.
Nevertheless, some very pretty frocks,
in black and white checked woods, and
diagonal serges, are seen with drop skirts
of gauzily thin alpacas, which are war
ranted to shed dust as the ducks back
does rain. But even in this case, if the
upper garment Is a Jacket it is always
doubled with silk.
A white shirt, with cravat of tucked
null and lace, is dainty under bodice
for this costume. which is topped by a
smart walking hat of chinchilla, with a
rolled brim OF white perforated cloth and
black and white wings.
CARRIAGE TOILET OF BLACK CREPE
DE CHINE.
Crepe dc Chime is. 70 be. morss worn
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HOW BUSINESS WOMEN SHOULD DRESS
February Ladies' Homo journal.

reUfuary Laules E1OInc JOURNAL.
The subject of dress is a question difficult
indeed to the woman in business, who, of
course, has the feminine tastes and foihles
peculiar to other women, yet who must study
carefully the economy of the question, for
her clothes must answer many demands.
Always first comes the tabernacle costume
which seems to answer so well the many re-
quiremeIts of modern life, and Particularly
the needs of the business Woman. It is cer-
tainly the most useful and economical cos
tune that she can have. for new changes
in the way Of little accessories are possible
with suit of this sort. With a few blouses,
a tailormade suit means almost a !. ward
robe to the woman of slender means. With
it, and a flannel or9t' Vie blouse for work
ing-hours, silk Oh, ening and church,
and one Of chiffon y iasi. Loo or the theater or
any small informal affair, sshe may always
appear well dressed!
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MISSOURI, Where President Roosevelt
ranched and hunted, Mrs. Rachel Dennis
ton has charge OF the educa tional affairs
Of the county. Fannie Dunn is superin-
tendent of Burleigh county, of which Bis
marck is the seat of government. Bot
tineau county, situated in the extreme
north of the state, elected Mary NJ Carey
superintendent. Matte M. Davis has held
the position in Cass county, in which
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To be free from sick headache, bilious
ness, constipation, ETC., use Carriers Lit
tie Liver Pills. Strictly vegetable. They
gently stimulate the liver and free the
stomach from bile. 80.
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A BOSTON HUSBAND.

Hetty-Oh, Bertha, you must show me
that bonnet your husband said he was go
ing to buy for you. The last time I was
here, you know, he said it was dream.
Bertha-And it Is still a dream, Hetty.
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these costumes will permit of reconstruc-
ton they at least offer valuable sugges-
tions to the clever woman of fashionable
instincts.
Some of the imported costumes look ex-
actly as If two gowns have been used to
make one, for there will be a black
flounce with a colored flounce, and others
of silk with cloth. The home magician
who would turn old lamps into new ones
is met by one difhculty-most of the skirt
flounces are cut on the straight Gathered
very slightly, and about foot in depth
they hang rather awkwardly, a tablier
drapery giving, in some instances, an
oyerskirt effect. But n'importe, as the
French say. The straight hounce is q nov
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ELDERLY WOMEN AND WHITE GOWNS.
There Is considerable criticism in French
circles over the fact that at recent wedding
not only the bride but the mother of the
bride was attired in white gown. The gown
in question was, to be sure, a heavy white
guipure, trimmed with bands of erInine, a
costume certainly sufficiently rich and elaoo-
rate to suit woman only a little over 40. It
is, however, a noticeable fact that large
number of women past their youth are wear
ing white in the daytime and finding it be-
coming. AS a couturiere approached on the
subject said: "a woman is never too old to
wear white, but she may be too ugly. A
pretty woman may wear white until she is
80, but an ugly woman should never wear it. )"