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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

gowns. Cream and black lace insertions
are another feature of stylish trimmings.
White organdy gowns are finished with
bias folds of Powered organdy edged top
and bottom with ruifles of very narrow
white Valenciennes. The bands are put
on in odd shapes that give a striking look
TO most of the gowns. Flowered organ
dies and mulls are trimmed with cluny
and torchon, both in bands and medal
lions. White velvet baby ribbon edges
many white gowns and looks very dain-
ty. Net and lace dresses usually are
trimmed in this manner. Lace and em-
broidered 1ounces are employed extern
sively, and silk passementeries are being
used on wash materials with good effect.
Tucking, pleating, shocking and shiylnE
do not lose favor and are generally1em-
ployed on new models. There is a ten-
dency to have bodices blouse very freely
in front and many handsome ones fasten
Mt the back. This allows the maker to
elaborate the front more than ever,
though advantage Is not always taken OF
this opportunity. Consider the cream
lace bodice in the middle of the next pic
ture, whose trimmings were apple green
velvet and cut steel buttons. Of course,
much freer trimming cauld have been put
here. Many elbow sleeves are seen, with
finish of handsome lace or embroidered
rufies. Bishop sleeves bag more at the
wrists, and undersleeves are very much
larger than they were early in the sea-
son.
or linen, canvas, duck and pique gowns
there are many very elaborate two-piece
models. Cotton cheviot reckons in here,
too, and is by far the handsomest Of all,
standing well many kinds of Celebrations.
pretty dress of it is shown at the left
in the concluding sketch. 1t was wedge
wood blue, with piping Of white duck and
folds of white pique as trimming. Many
of these suits are rather plain, the skirts
finished with tucking, strapping or
founces, coats are made with basques or
belted in at the waist line, and finished
with stitching. strapping or braid. or with
revers and collar of some white wash ma
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
NEW YOKE EFFECT AND SAILOR COLLAR TYPES

terial banded with braid Many butt0M
in front, others are in blazer fashion.
Pongee suits made on this order are
fashionable and very cool. They are
stitched in self color or red, green, black
or white, and are made plain or elaborate,
as one chooses. A simple one remains
in the pictures. 1t was natural colored
pongee and was trimmed with straps Of
pongee stitched in red, had red bone butt
tons and belt and collars red was GRIM
son velvet. Batiste embroidery and ecru
cluny and torchon laces are used as trim~
ming on more elaborate pongee suits.
Some are strapped with emerald green
velvet. Fancy shirt waists in white OF
batiste usually are worn beneath the
jackets.
Nainsook and lawn ruffles trimmed
with lace and insertion are shown for
wear over silk petticoats. They are BUT
toned on to the silk skirt where the rufile
joins and may be changed whenever nee
essary. The silk ruilie is underneath, the
lawn one outside, and this gives the APP
pearance of a whole white lawn petit
coat. Such ruffles are also worn over
pongee silk pettcoats with good effect.
Plain white lawn skirts could be made
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Wrong Kind of Turk.

At a meeting of Il society. the mem.
bers OF which are exceedingly loyal TO
their native country and to each other
one of the after-dinner speakers told u
story of something which happened in
one of Great Brltan's Eastern posses
sions.
An English soldier saw Il big, raw
boned Turk on his hands and knees,
drinking from brook, The soldier, in
pure wantonness, gave him II kick. The
Turk jumped to his feet. and without 4
word struck the English soldier square
on the face, Telling him TO the ground.
Three other English soldiers made for
the silent Turk and prepared to take a
hand; but two lrishmen came up, and
seeing that the fight was uneven insist
cd on fair play. The Turk whipped two
of the Engishmen, and as he gave the
third one finishing touch. exclaimed
Now. We villains, whin We tackle Il
Turk again, he sure he doesn't come
from Tipperary"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

chiffon flowers is used for them, and
heavy galoons and passementeries edge
them. Collars of linen, pique, duck and
denim are worn, as a rule, with suits of
the same material. Black silk and col
ored silk coats and costumes, both in
transparent and heavy materials. are
trimmed with elaborate collars. These
are scalloped, pointed or cut in fanciful
fashion, some hanging full over the
shoulders, others drawn tight to the bust,
where they are finished with a knot of
ribbon or Il velvet rosette. a plain vel
vet collar is seen now and then, usually
in some very bright shade. One appears
in to-day's small picture and was en-
erald green velvet on cream lace studded
with sequins. the jacket being finished
for white dimity gown. More elaborate
collars usually are more satisfactory. The
next illustration shows two, white silk
collar embroidered with silver braid, and
u Yetty affair of stenciled batiste en-
broidery. Dove gray voile was the dress
material in the first case, white muslin in
the second. 1t hardly may be said that
these sailor collars are as plentiful as
yokes used to be, yet they abound to a
degree that may make fashionables tire
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

An Eastern newspaper has discover
ed that the parlor has all but disappear
ed from the average American home.
Come to think of 1t, that Is so, and 1t
can well be spared. The parlor that lJ
passing was about as cheerful as n
cemetery on a rainy day, and attached
to 1t was faint odor that can be found
In no other place except prison. The
blinds were kept closed so tightly that
no curious ray of sunshine could lay =,
golden bar on the stiff furniture, or
take the color out OF the carpet. There
was mosquito netting over the pictures
of grandfather and grandmother, and
the few books on the table were GER
tainly never meant to be read. Nobody
entered this parlor except when com
pany came. To the children, closed 1t
was II mystery. Open, 1t meant the
wearing of Sunday clothes that scratch.
ed and tickled, and the donning of com
pany manners, which are seldom natu-
raj. You sat in agony, wishing that
shoes had never been invented, and out
side the sun and wind, the birds and
the trees were all singing Come out
and play" while you, miserable parlor
prisoner, were saying: Yes, ma'am, |
like my school" and stumbling and
suffering till mother" said: II cans
orally SO bright and natural" And com
pany was trying TO appear Interested
and thinking: "If | had freckled boy
who didn't know any more than this
one I'd be tempted to drown him." Re-
member all that? OF course you do,
away The parlor of thirty years agd
will soon join the dodo and the great
aux and other prehistoric things. 1t Is
because people are learning how to live.
| The rich have their drawing-rooms.
The poor and those with small incomes
have discovered that home means u
place to live in, to enjoy life In. Just
enough rooms and no more Light! Peo-
pie can't get too much of 1t. 1t ranks
next to pure air In its health giving
qualities. Rooms are TO use, not to look
at. There are coy corners, curtains,
pictures, books, easy chairs, "A piano
| perhaps, dozens of little articles that
mutely say: "The children are welcome
to this house" and an atmosphere of
pleasure and home enjoyment that Is
good to see. SO, good-by to the parlor
OF olden times and greeting to the
practical homes that are made with a
sole view to the comfort and cheerfut-
ness of those who live in them. Let us
hope that when the carpenter gets
through there will he enough of them
{, go around.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
NOVEL GOLF CLUB.

\ novel head for golf club is on
the market. Whether expert golf play
ers will approve of it or not remains to
be seen. In the head of the club is a
slot. and in the slot is weight which
is so adapted that it will move toward
and away from the striking face of the
head. As result, when the ball Is
struck the weight comes In contact
striking face, and thus an additional
impetus Is impaired TO the ball 1t is
claimed that Il player using club of
this kind would have an advantage
over another player using an ordinary
club
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Masculine View of 1t.

Mrs. Wederly - What impossible
things one sees in the newspapers! For
instance, here is an account of an angry
woman who wept scalding tears.
Wederly-What's impossible about
that?
Mrs. Wederly-Whats impossibleY
Why, the idea of any ones weeping
scaldlng tears!
Wederly-Oh, that's all right. In this
case the woman was probably mar
ried.
Mrs. Wederly-What would her mar
riage have to do with her weeping
scalding tears, I'd like to knowG
Wederly-Well, married woman
you know, seems to think 1t Is up tC
her to keep her husband in hot water
all the time.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Born DipIomat.

John" exclaimed the indignant
other half OF the combination, do you
see this blond hair on your coat just
where one Of the buttons is mlssingp
yes, my dear" meekly replied John.
well slr?' she queried, in a tone
that demanded an explanation.
"Oh, it's all right" answered the
head Of the house, as he winked at
the cat IL put the hair where you
found it for the purpose Of attracting
your attention to the button which has
been missing for nearly week"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

country's crop this season. North Da-
kota has n grass area of forty million
acres, and over this whole area the
average rainfall 10 seventeen inches.
The farmers Of the Dakotas have paid
Off their mortgages and are accumu-
lating money. As rule two seasons
Will clear Off membranes and pay
all running expenses and the purchase
price. This Is the reason why there Is
such rush of farmers from Iowa, ILL
nols, Wisconsin, Indiana and the Mid
die West, just as years ago there was
n rush of Eastern farmers to the then
Western States. The Middle West
may yet have its old home festivals.
as the East is now having them.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
GnmClIerie.

What Il clumsy creature this new
eNecutioner is" eNcla ,ed Isl An.
WHAT'S the troubler" asked the
court official.
I'm order to satisfy public senti-
ment. ordered the decapitatiop of
two of my favorlte attendants"
The order was strictly carried
outy"
"Of course. He wasn't content with
publishing the news of their eNecu-
ton. He actually cut their heads of. I"
Washington Star
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
More of Our Nobility.

Mrs. Hy Drillem, wife of the we'll
known oil magnate, will attend the
coronation, ranking as an oil Baroness.
Mr.. Richasmudd, who purchased a
Count for his daughter last year, has
demanded front seat at the corona
ton, claiming the rank of Count by
reversed Inheritance.
Hank Dubbs, the potato king, Of
York County, Pennsylvania, is prepar-
ing for a trip to London. He expects
royal box ut the coronation.-Balt
more American.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
willing to Work.

Lady" said Meandering Mike, 'T'm
willin' to work fur me dinner"
you are?"
"Yesm. Dat dog O. yours has nip,
ped me'two or three times a season
regular fur the last three years. I'm
ready fur revenge, an | want to make
it something disagree'ble, something
dat'll harrow his feelin's; something dat
would humiliate me furever if / was
him. Lady, If you'll gimme a bar O.
soap an a pan o. water I'll wash de
dog. Washington Star.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Although feuds stlll prevail in certain
regions, and some family hatreds aug
ment with generations, yet the cnmi-
ties OF modern civilization tend on the
whole TO die out. An American dining
recendy in an English house was at
tracted by n dialogue between two
young men on the early history of
South Africa. 1t concerned the case of
a governor of that province who had
been recalled by the Colonial Secretary
OF the day. The discussion was con
Quoted with great ability and knowl-
edge on each side. At last one said tn
the other. May ask how you come to
know so much OF an obscure Incident"
Why" replied the other, "the governor
was my grandfatherw HE VASE
calculated his opponent. 1.-THE Colonial
Secretary was mine"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

of them soon. Yokes remain, of course,
and new notion in them is a yoke effect
outlined by bands of trimming, as In the
remaining dress of this picture. This was
n delicate pink organdy, tucked and zig
gagged with cream lace insertion.
The newest wash dresses are made with
little etons, the bodice of some handsome
sheerd material, usually chiffon or organ
dy. Cream and ecru laces and embroid-
cries are employed extensively on white
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

What to do with the surplus is likely
TO perplex the politicians once more.
Treasury officials say that 1t will prob
ably amount to one hundred million
dollars during the present fiscal year.
1t would puzzle most of us to decide
how to spend thar sum of money, so
we should be patient with any Con
yressmen who may make foolish prop
0sitions about 1t. We might not do
much better than they.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
The two Dakotas are having q boop

The two Dakotas are having boom
OF the healthiest kind. North Dakota's
population increased rs per cent In the
last ten years. Last year 10000 i'm
hagnints found homes there. and this
ye1v II is estimated 100000 more will
go there. South Dakota is faring al
lsn1 as we'll. The productiveness af
ahc soil is great attraction for farm-
'as< The Dakotas are not only the
great wheat fields or the world, bat
fkey are suitable for diversified farm
lgC. the corn crop Is large. The fax
sxop is larger than the crop of the en-
tire United States LAS been In recent
years. and VIII be more than half the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

A small matter, but one which will
prove convenience and which shows
consideration, is the order issued by
the Postoflice Department, directing
li,at all Matchmaker for officers and
crews OF United States vessels shall
be carried at domestic rates of postage.
No matter where the ships may be,
whether in China or Europe or Samoa
or South America, cents will carry
any letter weighing less than an ounce.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Uunp I'm His IIIater

Were you at Mrs. DeStyles' recep-
ton last EVENING" asked the bud, as
they met downtown.
No replied the young man, but
was nt three balls"
why. how delightfulH' she exclaim-
ed. Where were theyT'
AT my uncle's," replied the youth
with strenuous sigh.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
rhe Knohs Mere There,

i've got to get myself pair of
Shoes" said Miss Bunyon land I'm de
termined to have real nobby pair
Why, my dear" sweetly replied her
best friend. I'm sure any pair of shoes
you would wear would have to be
knobby. Philadelphia Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
MANY COLLARS SEEN.
THE ARE MOSTLY OF THE SAILOR
SHAPE.
All New Gowns Have Them aud The
Are Really Very Pretty - Made of
Velvet, Silk or other Fine Materials
Fashion Notes.
New York correspondence:

UGH use is being
made of sailor col
ars, which in a
nearly endless va
riety seem almost
to be the chief
characteristic of
n e w s u m m G r
dresses. The col
lars are a tritle
larger than those of
last year, and far
m ore elaborate.
Nothing is now too
fine or too hand
some for this access
sorry. Those made
of laces and en-
broidery are by far
the prettier. Lace
and grass linen in
linen color are nu-
merous, and the all
white collar, of
course, is much
used. Fine tucked
lawn, null, organdy
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
and chiffon finished

and chiffon finished with handsome APP
pliQue lace and insertion are used here,
too, and batste and nainsook embroid-
cred collars compete in loveliness with
those stenciled out in both materials.
Bolero and eton jackets hardly are con-
sidered complete unless they show a col
lar on the sailor order. Much colored
silk beautifully appliqued with silk and
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Martha Washington, who enjoys the
distinction Of being the one wife in all
the world to whom a husband never
told a lie. is about to be made still
more famous by having her picture on
n postage stamp.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
a Horrible Suspicion.

Blowitt-A man in North Carolina
recently bought farm for 500 and sold
one walnut tree on it for 500.
Wisewell-There is one thing about
that story | really admire.
Blowitt-What's that?
Wlsewell-The tree, at least, wasn't
chestnut,-Chicago News.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

President Schwab of the Steel Trust,
bought paper from blind newsboy
In New York the other day and gave
him rs bill for It. We will venture
to say that Mr. Schwab never had
more real fun for 81 In his life.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Professor Beggs, the Denver public
school official who said he believed that
hell in the hereafter will burn more
fierceiy for the SHINING women than for
the SHINING man went out of his way to
look for trouble. He found it.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

The collar-buyng fiend, who usually
buys one shirt collar at time, and
soils half dozen others with his dirty
hands In the operation, is coming in at
last for his share of public denuncia-
tpn.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Rather IGrotisticaI.

II wouldn't marry the best man on
earth" said the fair female, who had
been up against a game of solitaire for
some forty odd summers.
"HuhG growled the old bachelor, II
see no reason why you should have
permitted that remark to escape. |
didn't ask you to make my life bur
den"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

A man who used to be King of Spain
has recently died, reminding the world
Of the fact that 1t Is very easy even for
nne who has been king to be forgotten
when he's gone from the throne few
years..
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

II Think" said Il feeble old man OF
20 to-day, that have a touch Of the
grip" Death is knocking at his door,
yet he says, II think have touch OF
the grip" What poor devils we NOR.
tails be.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
The View Masculine.

II tell you, sir" said the sad-eyed
passenger with the bargain-counter tie,
'all women are born gamblers"
That's right" observed the jewelry
drummer. II know of several who
played hearts to catch diamonds"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

A New York chess player laughed so
hard Mt funny story that he died,
Chess players should always be careful
10 avoid anything as violent as laugh.
lno
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

The death of DR.. Talmage depriyes
the world of one of its most cheerful
pptimists. An optlmist is a blessing
both to himself and to mankind.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Russell Sage still eats 1O-cent lunch
es, and smiles when spoken to about
big lossee I'm real estate. Russell loses
pothing-not even sleep.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Tho Congressional Record is to be IL
3ustrated. Later 1t may add colored
supplement and give paint box with
Zach COPY.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
TO One About to Step on.

The Daddy-Iet me give you a bit
of advice, my dear, no a man the
heart of the woman he loves is like an
oil country.
The Daughter-How can that be, pa
The interest is intense only so long
ms there is a prospect of new discov-
cries. Life.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
A New Phase.

Beware, sir, how you order me not
to see your daughter again. l belong
TO the Lovers Union and one word
from me will boycott her. Life.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

A correspondent wants to know II q
man can be Christian on So week.
That would depend largely on how
much money his wife had.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
The Length the Thing.

do you believe in the efficacy Of
prayer
We'll, | believe that If you pray for
rain it's bound to come, if you pray
long enough. philadelphia Record.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

The rich old man who had only $40
In his pocket when he was married al
why's thinks his daughter deserves
something much better than her moth.
or Tpt
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Somewhat different from many consbl
nations of blue and green is the use OF
two pale blue birds which nestle in the
back OF hat, which is composed ems
tirely of white hyacinth blossoms and
green foliage.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Andrew Carnegie says wealth does
not bring happiness or satisfaction.
There's nothing left for Andrew to try
but heaven.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Felt IT..

How long was l up in the air?"
asked the victim of a subway explo-
sion.
"Oh. about a minute. Why?"
What long time to be away from
New Yorkr-Life.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
A Preliminary.

"Then those pugilists are going to
fight?"
Eyes; they've reached an amicable
Puck.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Posted.

Professionalism, find the square
root of any number.
William-I thought they found them
all last term Exchange.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Doctor Nothing serious, assure
you Your wife merely has small
ulcer on the end of her tongue.
Enpcck-Say, doctor, Is that fact?
Doctor Certainly, sir! hope you
don't think would misrepresent the
case?
her tongue really had an end seems too
good to he true.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

Tho money paid to the Bulgarian
bandits may be charged to the adver-
Using expense account.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

The mergers the thing, and Plerp. he
does the merging.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Her IIns and Downs.

She-Doesn't Miss Snubblelgh's nose
turn up awfully?
He Yes. But | understand her noes
have turned several young men down
this season.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
HUMOR OF THE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and LnuRhable Phases
of Human Nature Graphically Por-
trayed by Eminent Word Artists Of
Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Accounted For,

Gladys Why is 1t that ministers
usually marry so young!
,Harold-Oh That's the only game
OF chance they're allowed to play
Puck.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

up with several of these handsome
hounces buttoning on and could be chang
ed frequently. The ruffies are expensive
just at present like all new fads.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19

One OF the poets announces that "Our
host thoughts are in words we never
aay." The poet Is not lady.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
Save the Pennies.

Here's a begging letter" said Rus
sell Sage, to his stenographer. you
may answer it with refusal"
Yes, sir" answered the key manipu-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-19
A Useful Lesson.

Mrs. Pusher-Thank heaven, that
visit is over. How rude the woman
was to me!
Mr.. Pusher-But what took you
there2 You knew
James! She was born Valancey;
she goes everywhere. Besides, now I
know how ii Is done."-Iife.