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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Renewing Wrinkles.

Mrs. ]. B.: The numerous wrinkles are
doubteess due to the impoverished state of
your system, and especially of the skin, due
to your long illness. Consult your family
physician concerning the tonic and be care
full TO eat only plain, nourishing food. This
advice applies to any one who is run down,
whether from sickness or other causes, as
does also the treatment following for the
removal of wrinkles. Get all the sleep pos
sible and always in we'll and properly
ventilated room and while building up the
system feed the skin through the pores by
applying a pure vegetable-oil skin food AS
your skin is very dry. do not use hot water
or have it steamed you speak of doing
An hour or so before going to bed. wash
the face thoroughly with pure soap and
warm water and dry with a soft towel.
Massage the face, neck and arms. rub
bling in the skin food long as the skin
readily absorbs IT, To eradicate the deep
lines across the forehead, place the balls
OF the finger tips I'm the middle OF the fore
head and rub gently but firmly In an out
ward stroke toward the temples: follow
this by firm upward stroke. Continue
each movement about i've minutes. TO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13

and hands, but this does not require es-
pecial thought. for the very trimmings for
neck and wrist that would go on almost any
gown will provide fully for II.
In the fnery that takes the form of even
ing wraps is extensive use of white ma
terials. All white wraps not few. and
the white wrap trimmed with black is as
handsome ever, but not quite in its
former high PLACE The watcher will see
many beautiful white affairs lavishly trim
med with black laces. but always with a
touch of some bright color If the garment
reflects the newest standards. Neck and
wrist finish of scarlet or burnt orange.
the former in mere trace, the latter in
larger amount, meet this demand often.
Almost always to the unfamiliar observer
the color seems absolute In its contrast
with the rest and few can indorse the idea
as an Improvement on the long favored
black and white combination until many
examples have been considered. But in that
same long favored" lies the main point.
A change was due. and this flash OF color
gives II.
Fur trimmings for gowns are as stylish
as ever despite the need OF suggesting
llghtness In the whola. Marrow fur bands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
What Women are Wearing this Winter


appears TO be- There IS a trick in many
Of these getups, entirely justifable one,
if it is so well concealed that few but the
wearers of such suits are up TO II. Ii lies
in the fact that the Tong coat really con-
sists OF short jacket and separate long
skirt. The latter is usually open in front,
being secured toward the top with two or
three buttons. This may be worn or left
of at the wearer's pleasure. So the par
ticularly stylish coat suit really is one that
is capable of double use and was planned
just for such purpose. This point is con-
cealed much better than Is usual with such
scheming. and the idea is quite commenda-
bic. even if it does rather take the gloss
off from many pretentious gowns. 1t should
encourage the admirers of them, however.
for with the double use. such a suit would
be far less of an extravaganza than otheS-
wise IL might be.
Current figured materials run to strik-
ing effects, but these are much reduced in
the making of dresses by the liberal uses
of trimmings. So the results are not more
conspicuous than women can accustom
themselves to readily. Quite bold treat
ment is found In solid color fabrics, the
more stylish of which run to assertive col
orings. Blues and green's especially are
shown in the most searching tints, and not
for trimmings TO be employed in moderate
quantities, but the material of entire
dresses. Such goods is used with deal
of trimming with very little. The latter
method will suit women of quiet taste bet
ter than will the other, IT, indeed they are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Raising Babies.

Golfers Weekly.
Hospital methods are adopted more each
year in the private treatment of babies
the methods. that is to say, of the superior
modern hospital, conducted under the best
medical supervision. The cradle is doomed,
and all its rocking memories. The child lies
upon its bed. and is not picked up and car
ried about the room even when ii yells.
Visitors and relatives are no longer en-
couraged to pound IL in the ribs. pinch its
chin, transfer microbes to its lips. This
strictness is laughed at by ribald outsiders
and resented by relics of the old regime,
which, like every other fossil. is attributed
to nature, no doubt with justice, but with
out much relevaRce. Actually. this inteili-
gent treatment of infancy Is doing much to
check nervousness in our children, to pro-
tect them from bad habits and needless ex-
actions and TO make them self-reliant.
age at present When the child grows older
ii meets undoubted loss in the substitution
of nurses for mothers care. a tendency en-
couraged by the new activities of women
and by city life. At the beginning, how
ever, in the first weeks and months of his
existence, when change and development
are more rapid than at any other period.
the human being has never had such decent
treatment as it is the happy Fashion to be-
stow upon him now. He is treated for his
own welfare, instead of for the amusement
of his friends
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Odds and Ends.

Boiled starch is much improved by the
addition of little salt or dissolved gum
arabic. The iron will not stick to the
clothes If the starch used has been mixed
with soapy water.
Brittle finger nails may be very much
improved and made far stronger by using
care in applying any acids and being espe-
cially attentive in the way of rubbing in a
good cream night and morning, If neces-
Sary.
Frequent washing with soap will injure
the surface OF a mirror. The occasional
use of alcohol is recommended, but for
frequent washing, damp newspaper and
polishing with channels skin will keep mir
rors and table glassware In good condition.
Marks on the wall, which have been made
by scratching matches, will disappear IL
rubbed with the cut surface OF lemon.
then with cloth dipped in whiting. Wash
the surface with warm water and soap,
and quickly wipe with clean cloth wrung
out in clear water.
Sometimes IL Is exertmely difficult to
clean the inside OF flower glasses and vases.
A mixture of rock salt and vinegar will
prove successful Dissolve a tablespoonful
of the salt in about gill of vinegar; pour
into the glasses, shake for few minutes
and then rinse with clean water.
To economic soap I'm the laundry. a little
pipe clay may be used for kitchen cloths
and other much-soiled articles. II has a
cleaning effect, and If a little is dissolved
in the water only about half the usual
amount of soap will be required. Clothes,
when brought in, should be separated and
folded at once; II allowed TO lie together,
many wrinkles will accumulate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
HER CHANGEABLE HAIR.
New York Woman Whose Tresses
Were Green, but Now Are Blue

New York Commercial Advertiser.
The nervous collapse of Mrs. Adelaide
Senley, 293 West Sixty-sixth street, who
was taken to Bellevue Hospital Thursday
night, was not due as first supposed to
drugs" but to a peculiar affection called
by DIR. Hyde "hirsuto-pigmento" neurosis.
This means that Mrs. Senleys hair was
green, and is rapidly turning dark blue.
The doctors at first were considerably
puzzled over the phenomena, but Mrs.
Senley did not seem alarmed at all and
was perfectly resigned. She explained this.
Being a few years beyond fifty, she was
troubled with the appearance of gray hair,
and on the advice of quack doctor used
a comb warranted to do almost anything
with hair. In few weeks there was not
gray hair left. There was instead a
luxurious growth of green hair-which her
husband said looked ike certain species
of sea weed. On the doctors advice she
continued to use the comb, and bought
more powerful electric battery, which was
to find that her green hair gradually as
sumed a copper tinge, resembling some
what, said Mrs. Senley, the metallic luster
of a penny. Mrs. SeEley at this point
threw away the comb and prayed for the
silver tinge of her age. But the hair con-
tinued its somewhat pyrotechnical display.
with her dresses and bonnets. She had
to have such a variety of shades and be
ready at any moment TO change them,
that her husband became very much an
noyed, and said she ought to wear a wig.
When she did so, she AYERS the wig gradu-
ally affected the same grassy tinge, and
although the battery had long since been
destroyed 1t started through the same
chameliOn-hke cycles. Things went from
bad to worse, until after two years of
trouble. she finally broke down, and had TO
go to the Bellevue Hospital. She says her
husband had left home some time ago, but
had not found the doctor
The doctors of Bellevue Hospital to-day
said the case was the only one they had
ever heard of, and that they would extend
theory to the cause. One doctor said
the green might be explained by the cupric
sulphate in the electric battery, though he
hardly knew how. Miss Henley, night
nurse said she wished every one to be care
full not to let Mrs. Senley, in her present
nervous condition, know, but that last
night several patients in the alcoholic ward
were kept awake by Mrs. Senley's hair.
1t was phosphorescent. They finally used
a screen. 1T was a very unpleasant eff
feet" said Miss Henley, and she was glad
Mrs. Senley did not awake.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Thin. Irregular Eyebrows.

Jessie: While the irregular growth can
not be wholly controlled it can be greatly
lessened and the whole form of the eye
brows much improved with systematic
care Brush the eyebrows with a soft
toothbrush kept for the purpose, training
them in graceful arch. Constant en-
deavor, always brushing in the same direc-
ton. will show wonderful results in few
weeks. To stimulate the growth apply
pure vaseline or lanoline, rubbing 1t in
thoroughly just before retiring, and being
careful to brush the brows into shape after
wards. Sulphate or muriate of quinine
with vaseline makes an excellent tonic and
any druggist will compound 1t for you in
proper proportions. This tonic is also valu-
able for stimulating the growth of the
lashes. Apply with a small camel s-hair
brush to the edges of the lids.
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are consequence, and these usually are
paralleled closely by other trimming. Braid
embroidery thus accompanies fur, and
on the same gown. though it may not count
especially elaborate, may be still another
entirely different garniture. Girdles are be-
coming more complex as they widen. Some
that close in hack taper off into ends that
extend down the skirt and end In fringe or
like dangle. Some of these go away to the
hem; others not far from the waist line.
Applications of velvet are being made In
the manner in which lace medallfons were
used so much. They are used freely. form
ing set designs on some models, but as they
are usually of the same color as the goods
trimmed or not more than a shade or two
off it. they do not appear conspicuous.
Stitching or braid often accompanies them
closely, often as outlining
New York, Dec. IL.
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In the Realm Of Fiction

Conversation.

Claus, just hate him." snapped the girl
in reply.
A musical juggling of bells caused them
doorway stood Santa Claus himself. hale
and hearty and jolly as ever. With infinite
tact he forbore TO notice the last historical
remark of the Christmas-story girl.
Are you young people quarreling?" he
asked, rubbing his hands jovially together.
You look as gloomy two owls, and at
the blessed Christmas season. too"
That is the reason we're gloomy, because
1t is Christmas" said the Christmas-story
Santa Claus paid no attention to this I'M
seasonable remark You are as beautiful
and blooming as ever" said he. pinching
|, the Christmas-story girls pink cheek.
They have your pictures in all the maga-
zines and shop windows as usual, my dear.
They may change your costume from year
10 year, but you are still the same Christ
mas-story girl, with roses on your cheeks
and laughter on your lips, and peace on
earth. good will TO men. shining from your
eyes Your smile is worth coming from
the north pole TO see isn't it?"
can't say said the man; "she never
smiles upon me-"
tut. tut" said Santa Claus "You two
have been quarreling, after all. Just think
OF all the lonely and wretched people who
have been made happier by your ministra-
without you
Il know what I'm going to do" said the
Christmas story man, who had paid no at
tention TO Santa's cheering remarks" I'm
going TO throw up my job. IL is plain TO be
seen that I'm not wanted around here i
shall become Richard Harding Davis man
ana go 10 Africa 10 hunt tigers or, IL worst
comes to worst, L shall enlist I'm the army
OF the heroes OF the historical novels
70 no, said the Christmas girl earnestly.
Please don't go away and leave me All
alone, and please, please don't go into those
dreadful historical novels. | know you would
be killed, and some horrid heroine would
be there to bind up your wounds. and l.
1 would be hanging sugar plums on q
Christmas tree"
Yes. my dear fellow" said Santa Claus
you really must reconsider that matter OF
resigning. / don't see what We should do
without you. You are such n noble manly
chap, so benevolent and warm hearted Why
the writers and illustrators of Christmas
tales would starve IL you were 10 20 out
of the business"
The Christmas girl took the mans arm
and led him to the window, andf draw ing
back the curtain. pointed TO the Christmas
star In the blue heavens, which cast it's RAJ
dance over all the shining white earth
See, dear Christmas man" she said. Tho
world outside Is decked in a Christmas radi-
ance, and within the hall is hung with hol-
ly, and with "A deepening blush on her glow
ing face) only look at all the mistletoe
Even a Christmas-story man might be
able 10 comprehend the bearings OF such an
observation.
The chimes in the belfry struck II
Merry Christmas. said Santa Claus who
had been discreety gazing into the fire.
place.
Merry Christmas. indeed" shouted the
Christmas-story man. RI
Merry Christmas. with al my hearts
murmured tbs Chxistmas-stor 5ixA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Fitted PetticOats.

Too Stout: Your trouble is largely due to
improper dressing. To overcome much of
the bulkiness about the hips. discard all
full-gathered petticoats and substitute
those that are gored and carefully fitted
like a dress skirt. Use a five or seven
gored petticoat pattern, with inverted
box-plait at the middle of the back and
finished with a founce. Adjust the belt
the required size and close with fat but
ton or with hooks and eyes. The tapes
tied In front and bunchy gathers probably
cause your well-made new dress skirts to
wrinkle below the belt Undervests and
drawers should fit snugly about the hips
and the latter should always be put on
under the corset.
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TO be suited at all with these almost garish
hues. But the point is that she who dons
her vivid blue or green without seeming
to have sought to mask its intensity, stands
as having the courage of her convictions
that the color was all right; while the
ether gown of equally intense color. but
with contrasting trimming over nearly one
half it's surface sometimes suggests an at
tempt to relieve the color that did not sue
coed. Really, these vivid hues will not
down, so she who goes in for them may well
do so boldly without search for relieving
compromise. There Is ample Endorsement
for such course, because stylish women
and their dressmakers employ. these colors
in the boldest manner. 1t usually is desira-
BILE to keep them from contact with face
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
Brittle Finger Nails.

Young Matron: 1t is almost impossible to
keep brittle finger nails in shapely condi-
ton. Close cutting does not improve mat
tiers and detracts greatly from the appear
ance of the finger tips. Begin at the root
OF the evil and feed the nails. Before re-
firing, rub the nails freely with sweet oil
or vaselne and wear loose kid gloves to
protect the clothing and bedding. The
gloves should be perforated at the palms
and the MIDDLE of the fingers to admit a
free circulation of air. Wear gloves when
ever possible while sweeping and busting
or doing other coarse work, for the texture
of the skin is thus preserved and damage
to the nails prevented After washing
dishes wash the hands in clear warm water,
rinse in cold water, anoint the nails with
little vaseline and wipe away all surplus.
Keep up this treatment Of the nails daily
for month and you will see marked i'm
prOyement.
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Fourth F. V.-(another listeneD Say,
Mary how Is the baby?
First F. V.-Net very we'll He is teeth
ing.
cine ! gave you?
d. First +. V.-Not yet.
Fifth +. V.-istill another listener) Say.
Florence SAYS she is going 20 have old
Ben's tail locked. Universal gigglement.
This is evidently a neighborhood joke, In
telligibe only TO the Initiated
Third F. V.-Say, next Sundays quarter
ly meeting. Who is goirg to have the elder
for dinner? III do not think that she meant
that there were cannibals in the neighbor-
hood
Fourth F. Vile has promised to come to
our house.
And so the conversation ran on for ten or
fifteen minutes; and / predict that the
opportunity for just such neighborhood visit
ing by telephone will do more to break up
the retiring habit among farmers than any
other agency now at work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13

Eighteen: The old black taffeta and dark
blue serge dresses can be utilized In making
a stylish school frock. Rip apart, brush,
sponge and press the serge. The taffeta
should not be dampened or pressed except
when absolutely necessary to remove
wrinkles, then press on the wrong side only,
with cloth placed between the silk and the
moderately warm iron. Make the skirt of
the serge and conceal the piecing about the
top by forming a yoke-effect of stitched
bias bands of the taffeta. Finish with bands
five-eighths of an inch wide, placed one inch
apart. Complete edge of skirt with seven
or eight rows of stitching in black silk,
making rows one-fourth of an inch apart.
Make n plain shirt waist of the best part
of the taffeta and stitch the collar and cuffs
with blue silk. If preferred the collar and
cuffs may be of ecru linen embroidered in
blue and black silk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13

Mrs. B. L.: Shirt waists for home and
ordinary street wear pretty and prac-
teal when fashioned from French flannel,
albatros, fieece-lined novelty cottons and
heavy piques. Stitching and ornamental
buttons is all the ornamentation required.
Plaits and tucks are as popular as ever,
as is also the wide shoulder effect The
pouch in front is not so prominently made
in former seasons. For elaborate and
fancy waists use crepe de chine or peau
de cysne and trim deliberately with lace
medallions or landings. Hand embroidery
is very much in evidence this season, and
If so desired the center box-plait, cuffs and
collar may be deliberately ornamented with
French knots or cross-stitch design in
soft rich colorS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-13
The Christmas-Story
He Christmas-story man and the
Christmas-story girl met by
chance in the realm of fiction.
Merry Christmas" said the


Merry Christmas" replied the Christ
mas-story man.
Cant you think of anything better to
say than that? Merry Christmas, Merry
Christmas forsooth," said the Christmas
ity is distressing.
But you know you said II yourself first,
said the Christmas-story man meekly.
Force of habit, / suppose" said the girl
Anyhow, what if / did? You needn't take
the words out of my mouth. need your
Permit me to observe" said the Christ
mas-story man politely, that your lady,
ship seems to be somewhat perturbed."
Worse than that" said the girl gloom
lily. I'm getting tired to death of this
everlasting old Christmas business. If
could only be an Easter girl or a summer
girl chrysanthemum girl or any other
kind of girl except Christmas girl. how
happy l should be. would even be a new
woman"
Heaven forbid" murmured the Christ
"a continuous diet of plum pudding and
mince pie is hard on the Digestion" she
went on.
You don't show any i'll Effects" said the
man..
- and the temper. You see (plaintive-
lyl 1 have been at Ii so long. / was the
original Ginevra of the old oak chest, and
long before and ever since that time /
have been decking Christmast trees and
filling stockings and trimming churches
until am Disguised with Christmas And
then think of the Christmas parties where
1 always have to dance the Virginia reel.
not to mention the mistletoe. 1 think the
endless kissing under the mistletoe Is the
last straw You know, i suppose that / am
required TO pose Lady Bountiful and
carry baskets of turkey and jellies TO hos
pitfalls and orphan asylums. l never want
to see Tiny Tim or Little Orphant An
ME again..
II have troubles of my own, too" said
the Christmas-story man. 1T Is hard on
a fellow to be always obliged to smile up
his face and look pleasant whether he feels
like IL or not. / never get chance TO go
off and sulk comfortably by myself. You
see am always required to be the wealthy
and long-lost brother OF some poor widow,
or the benevolent uncle of nephews and
nieces, and am supposed TO radiate cheer
fulness wherever / go. 1t is pretty hard
sometimes especially when my sweetheart
refuses to give me as much as pleasant
glance" Here the Christmas-story man
looked meaningly at the Christmas-story
girl who was kicking her high-heeled slip
pers against the andirons In a very unlady-
like way
sI never want to see Christmas tree or
q plum pudding again. and, as for Santa
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gowns. and very often the double or Iipie
ruffie OF delicate lace is not considered
enough. but over this must come other
trimming, something used on the bodice
for the rule is positive that these emoel-
lishments must match. Very often the
top sleeve ruf1e is with a deep
bertha that quite dominates the orna-
mentation. but over this will be seen
other trimming. for In this attire lace must
be exceptionally fine TO stand without add
tons. Plated RIFLES appear as sleeves,
too, with much more of plating To- match
in bodice and possibly in the skirt. and
always with snowy trimming Of lace. en-
broidery or applique. In dressy separate
bodices are sleeves of like complexity, for