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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

dles love affair with Miss Ping, but if he
 is telling 1t to you, you might as well please MT. Muddle by sympathy that appears genuine, by kindly manner ana
 interest shown by giving him your full
 and undivided attention.
 No sldewlse turn of the head here, or he
 may doubt your interest.
 When MT. Brown joins you and Alger-
 non in the conservatory, II 1t is really | advisable that Mir Brown should not sus- pect that he is de trop, you will be wise | to have at command a word and a look that shall sound as genuine as prudence dictates that it should sound When Mabel tells you that de Smith is married, and you know Mabel is watch ing you with hawks eyes, If you don't want Mabel to see that the news Is a shock to you, 1t behoOves you to be able to say simply and genuinely, You bring news-who is the lady?" Or. better still. if you feel that you cannot risk more talk about it under Mabers eyes, say: So hear Were you surprised? Say l, quiet ly enough and with self-possession gen tune enough to upset Mabers little calcu- latious.
 Command of muscle. remember. is the first sign of self-possession. Command 0f pose is equally or nearly as important, and may often save the day.
 Teach your surprises and shocks not to leap to your finger tips, and into the high tones of your voice, into the quick turn of the head Then you will escape hurt ing MT. Jones's feelings by a muscular convulsion, which shall indicate your as- tonishment. when he tells you that in his native town he is really regarded as handsome.
 You may feel the astonishment hut let 1t trickle off into your inner conscious ness without evidencing itself by outward sign or gesture. and then say the nice. gentle thing you should say.
 You need not say, You do not surprise me- or, T can readily understand 1t,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
BY KATHERINE MORTON. Copyright, 1903 by T. c. McClure.)

The plain woman may be beautiful, and the beautiful woman fascinating. Not all In a moment. of course, and not without hrst taking an inventory of her possess sions, in the matter of features, shape pf head. and curve of neck and shoul- 1ers.
 The plain persons chin. for example. recedes. She makes a mental note: Must tilt my head"
 Her eyes are rather weak and express sionIess: "A profile, of course"
 Her mouth is broad-lipped: "A side wise turn of the head must be cultivat- ed."
 .'Yes, it is all in the turn of the head" an artist will tell you, that a woman makes herself fascinating. Don't spend too much time in the management of the byelids Sway feeling by a turn of the head, a curve of the neck. Learn the fine art of charming by infinitesimal ges- lures"
 By cultivating the attractive grace of bose and poise. any woman, even if com aaratively plain, may charm, because she
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

ages to keep this view from the com panion with whom she is conVerSing, and her photographs always show her pro- file only, with the tip of rosy ear and the graceful curve of the neck as the attractive points of the picture. A French man will tell you that the fairness of women lies in a white neck and the Venus nuque.
 Is this all vanity of vanities?
 Is 1t the very essence of folly to try to make ones self charming?
 Not at all h is every woman's privi- lege if not her duty. to arouse interest in herself by her personality. She should be able to flavor an acquaintanceship, companionship. or even a filtration, with those little tricks of speech and manner which are perfectly harmless, but alto gether alluring.
 This can only be accomplished by learn ing the value of iook' movement pause. with one word or two, whose mean in9 shall he made clear for the person to whom 1t Is said by the tone or the ges- ture.
 A girl must be equal to any emergency nowadavs mistress of herself, and of the situation always She must be able. at ypiu to orouee any one s interest in her and to keen that interest at just the com fortable conventional point that sha de- sires. She must be able 10 make each friend feel that he or she is of special valne to her, and yet not incur the re- proach of insincerity'
 Study your own personality and make vourself mistress of 1t. just as the actress Soas Strdv the peopIe with whom you ora tbrown Be able to adjust your sym pathies to their range of interests. and to convey bv voice, manner. gesture, a suggestion of that sympathy
 ne,,,t ,retend not to be bored-don't be
 o1 Don I' P'Ts' 1s vour own fault if you are. 1Sn a. +he actress does with her parts-be sincere in whatever you say or do.
 You may not care a rap about MT. Mud
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

weak or defective. let him study your profile, and remember that 1t is the left side of your face which is the prettier Don't infict a profile upon your friends if the nose has a heavenward trend. or lips are too full; for these defects are thrown into too bold relief in profile These unpleasant features appear to bet ter advantage with a three-quarters face.
 weak, receding chin. by delft tilting of the head. may appear as a strong, at- tractive feature, and the thin womans long neck may almost take on an ap- pearance of delicate curves. if she will be careful about her pose. Let her sit sidewise, turn her head partly over her shoulder. and thus converse with her com panion.
 Pose, however must mean something. For example. suppose you wish to culti- vate an expression of contemplation. sit erect as you please, but with the head slightly dropping. If. without changing the pose of the body or head. the eyes are raised, an. expression of interest re- suits. To give an appearance of dignity to the whole demeanor, the eyes should be level, with the chin slightly elevated Elevation gives, consciously or uncon- sciously, a sense of superiority or dig nifty.
 Upon one side of the face or neck may be a mole too prominent for a beauty spot Cover it with wax. powder lightly and turn that side of the head away from the beholder
 One of the most famous of beauties. the Empress Louise. had a frightful scar upon her neck, just back of the ear. To hide it. she always drew a quantity of white tulle across her graceful throat. and over the scared side of her head The effect was charming; but few knew that the gauge drapery concealed an ugly mark.
 One of the well-known young women in New York society is very much dishgured on one side of her face. She always man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

has herself under perfect control. with the muscles flexible
 If man asks you the question. Why do you wear violets?" 1t is mere folly to answer, Because l like them" without changing the pose of your head or the tilt of your chin A pause while your eyes rest on the flowers you wear. a side wise turn of your head. brief smile, then, "Because-I-like them" and you have made remark that means some thing. You may not be very clear about what 1t means yourself One often isn't. but it certainly conveys suggestion enough to start a conversation. and, incl dentally. to make one's self interesting"
 If your opinion is asked and you say. II think" and then take enough time to do so. and finally say what you are supposed to have thought in the time you took, your opinion goes for some thing. and if you give your head just the right boise, it goes for a lot more.
 If your eyes are brilliant and spark ling. give your companion the benefit of their full value. by allowing him at least one glance into their depths. If they are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Dress Goods.

No matter whether or not you're ready to buy, you'll en- joy looking over our immense stock of Dress Goods, we shall take great pride in showing the many different weaves that can only be seen here. Black Zibeline; 40-inches wide,f ,fong hair and splendid weight 65c value at 54c a yard. Black Zibeline; 48-inehes wide; lsstfe like silk and very soft at 85c . yard;
 Nub Examine; the newest fabric, just right in weight; $t.25 value at 98c a yard.
 Crystal Cloth in ten shades of best colors 48-inehes wide and ready sponged; 75c a yard. Homespun; 54-inches wide just a little white woven in colofed
 grounds perfectly lovely for dressY tailored stsitS at $t.t9 yd. Voile; 46-inches wide, a new ship rnent of new and most wanted
 shades at e8e a yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Mfr. Jones'" You can lead him gently away rom his side of the subject, by conressing that, in some paces, where you nave been, you yourself have not been considered half bad looking. What you say and your expression shoud not hurt MT. Smith. nor interfere with your own moral standard
 Not only while conversing must pose be studied. but. above all, when walking, inch you possess.
 You can carry yourself well, even if you are not tall. You can possess picturesque ness. charm and chic, if you will cuIti- vate boise of head, and a certain trick of looking straight ahead. The sidewise turn of the head Is not for the promenade.
 Here are a few exercises that will help to give you all this. Practice them in the few odd moments when you have nothing else to do.
 Stand perfectly balanced, with the shoulders back-not lifted up-and the head up. Bend the head and back slowly backward, keeping the eyes on the ceiling and arching the back well. While in this position, take a long breath as slowly as possible, and as slowly exhale with the mouth shut
 For the second movement, bend for ward. still keeping the eyes on the cell ing and the shoulders well back. Repeat the breathing exercise.
 Taking an erect position, rotate the head slowly. and then bend the head al- ternately to right and left. Make each movement slowly and forcibly.
 March up and down the room, extend ing the arms upward at every fourth step, and keeping regular martial time.
 These exercises help to strengthen the figure. No one can appear to advantage unless the body is strong enough to hold Itself erect. Here we get back to first principles-health and vigor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Women Legislators fin Aus+~.,,.

Sir William Lyme. Home Secretary of the Australian commonwealth. has lately decided that women are eligible for seats in the commonwealth parliament, and Miss Goldstein. President of the Women'a Federal Political Association of Mel bourne. has announced her intention of standing for the Senate at the forthcom- ing general elections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

was once used. and the idea that roarr,ags :, IS the chief aim of woman no longer es- ists In the minds of sensible people.
 D. M. D.-To make soap jelly gather Ioseener all the bits of soap from the . Wasnstands, and dry them. Put them in piece of muslin and pound then, to now 'e' uer' Fuc on the stove with enough water 70 cover them and add one tablespoonful VI ohve oil to one cup of powdered soap. neat all together. Pour into wide in0utned Jar to cool into jelly. If the Jeiiy becomes too stiff, reheat it. and ada little more olive oil Keep a far of this soap jelly on the washstand. and use oc. oasionally when you want a good lather for hands, arms or neck!
 Mrs. Laura U. H.-You ask for a rep- etition of Beauty Dont's" for the hands. Here are a few:
 Don't forget that warm feet have much to do with white hands When feet are nabltualy cold the hands are always red or blue.
 Don't wear gloves every night. occa- able. Don Don't use lemon juice too often on the hands. Try white vinegar instead Lemon juice shrivels and yellows the skin. Done use ammonia in the bath without applying cold cream afterwards.
 Don't neglect to press back the skin around the nail. after washing the hands- so that the crescent or half moon will show.
 Don't dry the hands with a towel but with silk handkerchief, which absorhs moisture readily.
 Early Blrd.-To decrease weight. do. not work by fits and starts. The woman who rides wheel all one day and lies in he'd and reads all the next day will not take off weight so fast as the one who rides an hou~ every day. Very often a woman. in excess of zeal will half starve herself for three days and then take to eating with rapacity which puts on more fat than she has lost. Diet, but diet carefully. Take exercise. Do the same thing over and over again, day after day, and you will grow thin. Weigh yourself occasIon- ally, then you will know whether you are losing or gaining. You may think that you are dieting and exercising prop erly when in reality you are doing every thing to put on flesh. Let the scales be your guide.
 Alberta and Grace G.-For blackheads, rub on a preparation made of:
 "SH na1ei-'..'. .........s....1 OF.
 Ilncturo Of green scap., ,........,,.,1 oz
 Apply three times a week. rub 1t fin well and then give the face a good wash with warm water, rinsing with clear cold wa- ter. To take care of a toothbrush. rinse 1t well in clear water after using. and put 1t in the sun to dry. Scrub the lnue every day with soap and hot water to dp stroy any germs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
THE BEAUTY QUEST.
POWER IN THE POSE OF THE HEAD.

feeling May swayed Turn the Tilt of a NeckLearn of
 
 Than That Words-A Woman Should Able of and Speech Which are Harmless But AIluring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Priekly Ash Bitters cures d's ases of the kidneys. cleanses and strengthens the liver. stomach and bowels. adv-Wed-fri-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
'Sheetings and
 Bed Spreads.

by judicious buying, in spite of the sharp advance in all cot ton goods, we are able to offer you the following most staple items at less than old prices. to-4 4Gsnsine Pepperell BLEACTIED|
 SHIFTING, usual price every where 25c. per yard 22c. READY MADE SHEETS of good unbleaehed cotton, full large, well worth soc, at 37c. CROCHET SPREADS, large size in Marseifles patterns, worth s, at 72c.
 MARSEHLES SPREADS full IA size, elegant patterns, with or without fringe, OUT regular 0.25 kind, at $t.6o. Table Linens and Towels. HU0 TOWELS, extra heavy linen towelz size 22x42, hem
 med ends. A real 15c value at ! t5c.
 TABLE DAMASK, 6o-in. Tsrkey
 red damask, sold everywhere for 35c, per yard 23c.
 66-inch Silver Bleached all pssre
 linen TABLE DAMASK; a real 75c valuc, per yard 49c. LINEN DOnES t8xt8 Frineed Doilies, in white and colofed 6or-
 ders. z5c kind, per dozen 4oc. TOWELS, extra lasee 2-3 Linen \
 Heck Towels, regular I5e kind
 at tOc.
 NAPKINS, s-s All Linen, Fan D
 Bleached Satin Damask Napkins.
 worth $t.50, per dozen $t.O0.
 Hosiery Bargains. SCHOOL HOSE for children,sises. 5 to 70, fast black, txf ribbed, \
 with shaped knee, donble heels \
 and toes, extra loney they arc \
 worth i5c. For this sale, per
 pair, IOc.
 WOMEN'S HOSE, fast black. \
 mercesized and plain colt ,n. S
 double heel and toe, per pair t0c. \ Domestic Bargains. ! At 4 3-4e yard. Yard wide soft H
 finished Bleached Domestic. \
 worth 6 6J-zc yard.
 At 6 t-2c yard Doodle fleeced
 Outing Flannel worth tOc. At SC yard. Heavy Canton Elan
 ne, hleached and unbleached. H
 worth 7c.
 At 9 1-2c yard. Fleece back Elan \
 nelette, beautiful colofings ,n
 stripes and polka dots, worth l5c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
For Stomach. Liver and pon,.,.

:, Laxo Pills are. mild. gentle and re- napIe laxatiVe. designed to promote the ach, liver and bowels. and to correct hapitual constipation. Druggists, 2S cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Answers to egrregp,ndents.

Leonia E. D.-Yes, agree with you that good looks depend almost more upon the appearance of the hair than upon fair complexion. sparkling eyes, a rosebud mouth, or pearly teeth, and all these goods points are set off to better ad- vantage by the hair. The trouble about hair is, that care Is misapplied. Energy is put into brushing it, instead of the scalp. Brush the scalp more and the hair less in order to increase the vitality of the scalp For moles use:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Ribbons.

Hthere is a fashionable shade or any popular weave of ribbon |that is not represented in this splendid ribbon stock of ours [the fact has heretofore escaped our attention. Yet notwith- standing the generous qualities our prices are as reasonable as it is possible to make them. Gun metal ribbon is one of the seasons warm favorites; it's here, too. ..
 Washable Ribbons. The best Taf-
 feta we know of. Every wanted color. Money can't buy as good ribbon values anywhere in the land.
 5t-4 in. wide at t2e a yard.
 4 in. wide at 15c a yard. wv Wornen's Knit
 Underwear.
 Sterling qualities, homes fly knit, every garment is perfec' and the richest value for the price that any store ever offered. Women's PANTS and VESTS in
 light grey; one-third wool non-
 shrinkable; fleece lined, tape ~ bound, regular finished and very { elastic; indeed a wonder at 47c. : iChildren's UNIONS SUITS in grey, opens down the front and across
 the waist, fleece lined, non-shrink-
 able, sizes ? to "A years at 23c suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
ailored Suits.

New suits arrived by Saturdays express; new styles that will be shown for the first time on Mon day. Special:
 A Natty suit made with 36-inch Military Coat; trimmed with vel vet; metal buttons and fancy braid; of splendid1y wearing eheviot; black, blue, brown; good $t7.50 value at $I2.50.
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Muriae ammonia '................1 dr. Dilute muriatic acid ............1 dr. Tincture of benzoin ............2 drs.
 Rose water .. ....................1 oz.
 Glycer1ne .....................1 OF.
 Touch the moles once daily with q brush dipped in this preparation. Shake the bottle well before using. In the earliest stages of growth the application of a point of lunar caustic to the center of a mole will often cause 1t to disappear. But luna caustic must be used with care Annie Laurte.-For an eruction on the face. caused by high winds, nothing is better than a cold cream made of:
 Lenonne ...... ....s.............h OF.
 Whlte wax ...'.'ss..s........h gr.
 Almond oil .. ................... 4 drs
 Sulphur precipitated .......... ( drs.
 Melt lanoline and wax in a double boil CT, then add other ingredients slowly. stirring until cold. Apply little of this emollient. rubbing 1t in well with tips of fingers.
 InQuiring Kate.-At what age does a wo- man become an old maid? The limit Is now set at thirty; in other words at thir- ty Is the imaginary line which separates the term of spinster1h hood into halves, the first portion being that of eligibility to matrimony and the second that of forced or voluntary resignation to single bless edness. Nowadays, there are no 'old maids" in the sense in which the word
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Wonen's Jackets.

Of good quality Zibeline; 30 inch long, box back, cloth trimmed and metal buttons, collarless; OK ford, garnet, green, brown; $10 value at $6.5O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Nachrnan & Meertief.
Blankets and Comforts

Do not wait any longer for your Blanket buying. It is not safe. These prices are the result of some very large pur- chases. Had we to buy them again today they would not be offered at any such prices. IA Heavy Grey Cotton Blankets,
 usualp price $t.5o. Per pair $t.t9. IA White Blankets, extra fine
 fleece, usual price $2.00. Per pair $t.5o.
 White Wool Blankets, l0-4 size,
 very heavy, silk ribbon faced,
 usual price $3.50. Per pair SAYS. All Wool Blankets, no cotton what
 ever in these. Com. in white,
 scarlet and all color plaids, silk bound, fulf it-4 sizs worth ali
 of $6.50. Per pair $500.
 Comforts ranging in price from 75c to $37.50 ali marked down from the original price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25
Nachrnan & Meertief.
Waists and Skirts.
 MADRAS WAISTS-The

w afStS and SkfrtS. MADRAS WAISTS The proper garment for fall and winter wear-we have a special line for this sale made of heavy tnercerized Vestings, Oxfords, Monie, and Damask, in the very newest style, the fit, style, and finish is faultless, about 200 in this lot to choose from, sizes 32 to AZ, values up to $500 at Si.98 each.
 | At$t.0Q. White Madras Waists,
 tucked and button trimmed. At $t.50. Waistssof newest Vest
 ings. pure white, and white with
 black figufes.
 SILK WAISTS. A special sale of
 sample waists which we bought
 way below regular price from one
 of the best waist makers in this
 land; they are mostly one or two
 of a kind. Taffeta, Louisine
 Crepe de Chine, Peaut de Soie,
 Peau de Cygne in black and ali
 desirable colors. Waists in this lot are worth up to $7.50; for quiek selling, choiee $2.97. SKIRTS.
 At $2.50. A Skirt of Kersey, walk
 ing length, 1apped over seams,
 trimmed with buttons and straps,
 colors are navy and black. At $3.50. Walkin g Length Skirts
 of Zibe1ine, straps over hips,
 stitched and button trimmed, in
 black and navy.
 Wornen's Jackets. Of good quality Zibeline; 30 inch
 long, box back, cloth trimmed
 and metal buttons, collarless; OK
 ford, garnet, green, brown; $I0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-25

Alberta and Grace G.-For blackheads. rub on a preparation made of:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-06-10
[AIRUEDS|RONG[R
Unfavorable Weather and Ad-
verse Crop Reports Caused
an EARLY Advance
COMMISSION HOUSE DEMAND
COMMISSION HOUSE DEMANl
Corn Also Opened Strong on Bad
Weather Prospects-commission Men
Were the Beet Buyers-cattIe Active
at 10 cents Hieher-Hoes is to 20
Cents Up.

Chicago, June 10.-Wheat opened
strong on unfavorable weather and adj
Verse crop reports, with July u of a
cent higher at &c. Shorts covered
freely on prospects of a bullish gov
ernment report and there was. about a
fair demand from commission houses,
and with light offerings the market held
firm. Receipts were nine cars.
Quietness prevailed the latter part OF
the day and July closed shade higher
at 75a G757s.
Cnfavorable weather conditions We're
the main factor in causing a strong
opening in corn. July was rs to IS of a
cent higher at 4SA to 49, and held
steady. Commission houses were the
best buyers, but trading was small.
Receipts were 240 cars.
The close was steady. July sax
higher at ASK Q4SA.
Oats opened firm, In sympathy with
other grains and on unfavorable crop
July unchanged to " of cent
higher at 361a to 1874. Business was
light. Receipts were ninety-seven cars
The small run of hogs, together with
the advance of 10 to 10 cents In prices
at the yards, was responsible for the
strong opening in provisions, and with
a fair demand from brokers the mar
ket held firm at the advance.