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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
SEVEV WOMEN FARMERS FIND SUCCESS
The Seven Vidal Sisters Are Paying the
Mortgage on Their Big Colorado
? Ranch-The Girl Farmer Of Lapeer
County, Michigan, and the Million
aire :Broncho Buster from Chicago.

Out near Gunnison, Col, there is a
big ranch which is managed by seven
GIRLS, the daughters Of the late Regis
Vidal a pioneer in Colorado, and the
people Of Colorado are very proud OF
their success. Their father died three
wears ago and left the property heavily
mortgaged. If the ranch had been
sold there would have been little lett
after the mortgage was paid, and the
Girls QUICKLY determined to manage the
Blaze themselves and make it not only
pay off the mortgage but support them.
They have succeeded beyond their most
| sanguine hopes and will soon accom-
plish their object:
They are jolly crowd, these seven
| Vidal girls, and do much OF the WORK
themselves, donning overalls for the
| ro,1gher work. They can run mower
or stacker as easily as a sewingmaoo
chine, and this summer took care OF
! the hay crop from the 725 acres as
we'll as an equal number. Of men.
Women seem to be able to make q
success Of farming whenever they at,
tempt it, and the triumph OF the Vidal
beer Mich. where Miss Maud STRAIT:
/ ton, a girl Of 10, directs the work Of
/ q 2OO-acre farm in a manner that has
won her the distinction Of being the
/ best farmer in Lapeer county. Miss
1 Stratton is city girl who mas ylelded
/ to the fascination Of country life, and
in spite Of the expostulations Of par
ents and friends, hurries to her farm
with the first promise Of spring and
stays there until the years crop is har.
s vested. Like the Vidal girls, she
wears blue Jean overalls, and there is
no part Of the farm work she can
The farm does not give Miss Stratton
half the trouble that her lovers do, fol
the fame of the pretty girl-farmer OF
1 Lapeer county has spread thru the
offers Of marriage from men she has
never heard of, who are eager to- share
the farm with her. Her collection OF
4 their letters and photographs is quite
the most amusing thing on the farm
n but a letter is much easier to answe,
than q personal request, and the las
applicant walked out from town ant
woke the pretty farmer at o 'clocl
II in the morning to announce that h
J, loved her (and her farm) and woult
be willing to work two months foi
, nothing while she was learning to care
! for him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

the use Of the adjacent bathroom, FOR
So a. day. The party breakfasted at
nearby restaurant at cost Of from
$1.25 to $l.4O. Care was used in order
ing, and three heavy orders and two
light ones usually furnished an album
dance for all.
Each morning before leaving her
room, the mother. packed a generous
lunch for two meals, to be eaten, on the
grounds. The materials for these lunches
were brought from home and had been
carefully selected with view TO their
keeping fresh. Homemade graham
bread, glasses Of jelly and jam, tins
of deviled meat, olives and pickles.
boxes Of waters and biscuits, a loaf Of
fruit cake and other such dainties formed
sufficient variety. The daily lunch was
packed in either q light handbag or in
boxes which could be thrown away.
There are great many pleasant places
where lunches can be eaten comfortably
The best water is to be had for a penny
a glass, and these water stands are
scattered all over the grounds. just
outside the grounds are numerous fruit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

for the Irish visit, Mrs. Paget suggest.
ed the combination of green and gray.
The touch Of emerald in all Of the royal
gowns impressed Ireland as O distinct
Compliment to the island. Not only
was the queen 10th to leave off her
mourning, but she was slow to resume
her place in public and take up the
burden of opening bazaars and public
institutions.
'What can 7 give the orphans ba-
zaar3' she asked Mrs. Paget one day
when they were discussing coming
charitable event.
81 know Of nothing as valuable as
your presence quickly responded the
American woman.
And 50 Queen Alexandra took up her
duties again, all owing to Mrs. Paget.
It was Mrs. ~Paget who suggested to
King Edward what to give the queen
on her last birthday anniversary, and
the string Of pearls with a diamond
pendant, in which was. the kings por--
trait, delighted both the recipient and
giver. The king. acknowledged that it
was Mrs. Paget's suggestion, and she
retorted that it was the kings own
thoughtfulness, 50 that every one was
pleased. Other women have been liked
BY either the king or queen, but Mrs.
Paget is the only woman who has made
a real friend of both, and their recent
visit to her sickroom proves this.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

women from her mother, and charm liz
more to be desired than great beautys
as every woman knows. Her education
was not bit along conventional lines,
and she will astonish Germany by the
amount of information she possesses
on cross-country sports, hunting and
riding, for she is devoted to ATHLETIC
iinguist as we'll, and versed in the
etiquette Of princesses, with tact
enough to enable her to move easily
thru the ceremonies Of court life.
Germany is already making plans for
the wedding and the emperor has given
his son the Hanover palace in Berlin
as a residence With his usual i'm
work to have it renovated and refur-
nished that it may be ready for the
crown princess when she comes to take
possession early in the year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
Fancies for the Fair.

for early fall wear, as we'll as those is
the new checked materials, and the
mingling Of browns, whites and orange
is pronounced.
In the color combinations Of the
autumn displays, green and blue have a
prominent place; but nothing is SO pref
shades. A lovely hat. with long and
very full ostrich boa, is shown in three
shades of brown, running from tan to
deep chocolate.
Shawls will be so much worn during
the coming winter that the making OF
them will afford amusement for many
an idle hour. -s. '..,..-..
Narrow shouldered girls will avail
themselves Of the little caps standing
out from the shoulders which are com
ing in on the new silk shirtwaists for
fall and winter. Wider shoulder ef-
fects arc feature Of the newer waists.
So much lace has been used, in the
makeup of summer waists and gowns
that most charming relief is found II
some new white gowns made easirelX S OF
swiss embroideries are in heavy
1'raised effects on the sheerest foun-
dation.
| The fiat Elton collar is another: new
! design which promises to be much the
vogue thruout the, autumn. It is seen
on the waists, which are cut. with a
slightly low, round neck. It is, g fiat
rolled-over collar, and is fashionable for
the plain silk or mohair shirtwaists.
For wells Chantilly lace is again COM
ing into fashion. Many of these, as
we'll as other materials, are SO draped as
to form long, broad ends, and are worn
loose over the face. One of the novel
ties in wells is Of plain net with 2 Dor
der of graduated chenille dots. This is
also worn loose.
A. noticeable feature in bodices is the
amount Of trimming on,.the back. The
favorite surplice front is often seen
with surplice folds behind. showing a
deep V chemisette or under blouse.
With the very best tailors using the
plain broadcloths and >unobtrusive mix:
lures for the fall costumes, the plaid
silk shirt waist will lend smart touch
Of color to the gown. The quieter of
the Scotch tartans are chosen, those II
dark green, navy blue or brown crossed
with narrow stripes and small blocks II
complementary tones. And on many Of
these new silks the background il
darned or seeded with little stitches II
white, this making a pleasing relief II
the mixed colorings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

Don't buy any clothes unless you
wise woman who can tell which way the
wind of fashion is going to blow. The
great modistes of Paris will not give
gest until tho last Of September. They
claim that an August display Of their
models to American dressmakers robbed
them Of many customer, or forced
them to evolve new ideas for women
who asserted that they had already
seen tho models in America. However
that may, bc, they are not yet showing
their designs, and the National Dress
makers union, which is in session in
New York, has sent out it's dictum that
twenty yards will be required for the
fall gown, which will measure 80 feet
straight front is to be discarded, all
waists are to be fitted and boned. the
leg o. mutton sleeve is restored to ia
vor and other reforms are promised
which will rob women of their COM
fort and double their bills.
When the edict in regard to twenty
yards for. a gown was sent forth half
hundred New York men sent a petit.
ton to the dressmakers, asking them
to reconsider their styles, for it was
hard enough to buy twelve yards, and
that twenty was impossible: But it
rests with the women, not the dress
makers, nor the men, and determined
refusal to accept the new models may
bring forth something more reasonable
more comfortable and less expensive.
There is no new figure this fall, only q
new effect, and it IS the business OF
the dressmaker to make her customers
look fashionable, no matter what theil
figures are,' explained Miss White
president of the association. HThe
small waist, for instance, is an illusion
created by the dressmaker. In reality
our waists are not q bit smaller thar
they were before. Yet this illusion i:
the, KEYNOTE Of the new fashions.
"When we wore blouses the waist
looked small, no matter how large il
was. Now, all garments are close fit
ting, and in order to retain the appear
ance of small waist everything must
be changed. The shoulders must b
broad and the bust full. Hence the mil
itary sleeve and the full draperies ove1
the bust. The effect Of the bust is {
little higher than it has been, but ther'
Is no change in reality Corsets are NJ
higher than they were before, .excep
at the sides, which Is a necessity TO-
stout women, but Just at the top Of tn
corset the dressmaker puts few Httl
ruffles Of silk. These are sewed to tn
lining of the gown, and are just as nee
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
MENUS FOR A WEEK
From Table Talk, Philadelphia.
(By Special Permission.)

~.----- -~-~..--- MONDAY. -..~r.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Broilsd Ham: scalloped Potatoes.
Toast LUNCH, Coffee
Currted- Green Tomatoes. Rice.
DINNER. ~
Vegetable Soup.
Beef Croquettes, Tomato Sauce
Ie su &C. and Pepper g1J SALAD:
Grape shsrDet:
TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
os1 Spdilea Su Sat- sna GsSam'
stewed Poatoes.
Meat rurnover aoNoA Sliced Tomatoes.
Veal Outlets, Clam B0u'll0n Brown GRAVY.
Mashed Potatoes. Buttered d" Carrots nsas:'
Iett WsfenEs 'd Pep 4sses Salad
Syllabus.
Coffee.
WEDNESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
cereal. Sugar and Cream.
Liver AND i BnsSn Rolls phlade dose Potatoes
LUNCH.
Ragout of Vegetables. Olives.
DINNER.
Onion Soup.
-. Roast Loin Of Mutton.
Lettuce s. French Dressing. ''3'A'
.-~ Grapes.
w. Coffee.
THURSDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit
Cereal, Sugar and Cream.
Entire Wheat Muffns s''e 1o'a''''
LUNCH.
Meat and Cucumber Salad.
Fried Rice. Z
DINNER. A'
T. Chicken Soup.
Braised Lambs Liver. Brown Gravy
Mashed Potatoes. Spinach.
Waters. Cheese.
= Peach Blanc Mango. Pc
.... Coffee.
~% FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cereal, Sugar and Cream.
Eggs au Gratin. Fluted Potatoes.
~ LUNCH. '''
Fried Soft Shell Crabs robasco Sauce.
Toasted Mo biSNnn Fruit Tea -
Raw CLANS.
Vegetable Outlets, Brown Sauce.
Squash. Succotash.
Apple Salad.
Baked Caramel Custard.
Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Cereal Sugar and Cream.
Broilod 1o, Bacon. Bake dor Potatoes.
n. Ragout Of Live r..
' DINNER.
y" Black Bean Soup.
-, Tomato Mayonnaise. +.
Melons, LII. f.
Coffee. -. ~
=. SUNDAY.
m-- BREAKFAST. If
Fruit. f.
Cereal, Sugar and Cream. -~
Fried Egg Plant. Dreamed Potatoes.
Butter Rolls. Coffee.
DINNER. s. ~
Mulligatawney Soup.
Chicken Fricassee with Dumplings.
fictitious. French Dressing.
Frozen Peaches. r.
Coffee. E.. d..
SUPPER.
Fried Soft Shell Crabs, Tabasco Sauce.
Cake. Fruit. Coffee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
A Clever Minneapolis Woman Took Her
Four Children to the st. Louis Ex-
position and by Careful ESanning
Kept Her Expenses at a Surprisingly
Low Figure. H. .-e,1. j., =. .

Mrs. Leslie NJ. Shaw, in an article
published "a few months ago, expressed
the opinion that a girl economically
inclined could spend a week at the
st. Louis fair for $25. This may seem
q small sum to Mrs. Shaw, but saere
are hundreds Of girls and women. thru
out the land who cannot afford this
amount For their. benefit let me relate
the experience Of woman who took
her four children to the fair at q cost
of only So a day for the entire party.
This is how it was done: Thru the
st. Louis Y M. @. A. she secured the
address Of private residence where
few roomers were taken. She en-.
gagged large room, with two beds and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
Shaded Colors a Fall Fad.

Instead Of combining a number Of
colors into color scheme more or less
elaborate, there is sudden craze for
shading some one color from it's palest
tint to it's richest tone in a variety of
dress accessories. You see shaded wells,
stockings, ribbons, laces, silks and
flowers, writes Mary Annable Fanton.
Sometimes you will see an entire eve
ming frock Of shaded chiffon, Or Of Diff
combined to shade from palest copper
to dark, time-stained metal, or from
the hghtest new orange shade-cocque
de roche-to the deepest orange brown.
The shading is done by the manufac.
turer, not by the modiste. You buy
your material with it's tints all "ready
to year, -.
The wells are probably the most no
ticeable Of the shaded effects. They
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
CLERKS UP ON STYLES
"saIesladies" Choose the Best Fashions b.
Instinct.


'Tf you really want to know what the
smart set Is wearing and how 1t does its
hair, just watch the 'salesladies,' said
the woman who counts that day lost on
which she does not make a tour OF the
shops. She was instructing fellow
woman with a limited purse and unlimited
sartorial ambitions. IT used to throw
away stacks Of money before learned
this valuable secret.
Keep your eye on the shopgirl and you
won't buy CLEANLINESS when silencieuse Is
the proper material. You won't wear col-
lars and cuffs when neck ruchings and
sleeve puffs are fashions latest dictates.
Where or how they get their information
I can't imagine. They are way ahead
even Of the fashion journals. and, what
Is more, they seem to pick out by instinct
the things that are going to take. For,
Of course, you know there are loads and
loads OF styles that simply don't take. no
matter how well they are doomed. But
the things the girls pick out you'll find
are go and you needn't be afraid to
invest
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
An expensive Trimming.

There is a sudden and marked return
to favor Of machine stitching for trim
ming effect, and the girl who keeps
up with all the passing fads and
fancies of fashion has already noted
those little stitched bands and straps
that are used in such multitude Of
ways. 500. -
Collars and cuffs in velvet, cloth,
suede and leather are much betrimmed
in the oscillating stitch Of the sewing
machine, and on even the dressier va.
rieties Of the tailor-made gowns one
sees much Of this simple and assuredly
inexpensive trimming.
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stands, where Mrs. Economy usually
bought fresh fruit as an addition to the

lunch.
She spent very little on the Pike or
for admissions to any sideshow, beiev.
ing that the finest and rarest things her
children could see were to be found In
the regular fair buildings. Three Of the
children paid only, half-rates on the
street cars and at the gates. The item
ICED account for one day is as follows:
Room, So; breakfasts, $1.4o; fruit, IS
cents; car fares, 35 cents; admission,
$1.75; water, Is cents; admissions. to
to extras and souvenirs. averaging.
per day, ST.; total, So.
The individual expenses were there
fore $1.60 per day. There was nothing
uncomfortable about this plan. Tie
children had just what they liked to
eat, and could have it whenever they
got hungry.
Two large suitcases, a smaller one
for use on the sleeper, and another filed
with provisions, formed the entire bag
gage for this party Of Ave. As they
took. these with them to- their rooming
place, they, had no bill to pay for their
delivery. Tho the figures given are as
tonishingly low, Mrs. Economy assures
mo their entire visit was not only com.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

Those who suppose that the umbrella
is q modern Continuance will be surprised
to learn that French explorers have found
umbrellas sculptured on some Of the
Egyptian monuments and on the Nineveh
ruins. That umbrellas bearing close re-
semblance to those Of today were In use
long before the Christian era Is shown by
their representation in the designs on an
cient Greek vases The umbrella made its
first appearance In London about the mid
die Of the eighteenth century, when one
Jonas Hanway, it is said, thus protected
himself from the weather at the cost OF
much ddicule.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

early the suite highly favored for after
The model illustrated light brown cenn
medallion fashion, medallion defined with ade
sicenne finely tucked the osan stitch Of the making
blouses slightly fitted belt
puff with uf The skirt Is laid pats
banda and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24

quite prominent feature the modes and for the
adaptable white linen baste
like
The blouse
of
of The
the thstif enedh en.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
Question for Monday.

VQSSI1O1I lUI NIOIIWdys
Hot Water as Remedy have heard
50 much Of the value of hot water in
sickness that 7 should like to know
just what it is good for. Can you tell
neutrality-suspicious.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-24
ANCIENT UMBRELLAS.

Portable, but enjoyable in all it's de-
tails. "A. r. Barber.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26

here.
"The last excursion on Oct. IS
carried 24I prospective settlers tor
Oklahoma out OF Chicago in one
section, perhaps 1000 people came
into the two territories. We are
having great success in getting
people to come here. The great
trouble we we have is to get
people to take an interest in them
after they come"
The reporter outlined to Mr..
Farusworth the scheme Of some Of
the citizens of Chickasha to orga-
nize an immigration bureau for the
purpose Of locating homeseekers,
and asked his opinion concerning It.
"Your scheme, " said he, is un-
questionably a good one. We
have any number OF inquire about
Indian Territory and how to get
lands here. You can get thou
sands Of people here if the question
of how to get lands can be made
clear. The community which takes
hold Of this proposition FIRST will
reap great benefits. If the proper
information concerning lands in
this country could be placed before
the people in pamphlet form, |
think there would be something
like a rush to this country. The
Rock Island will handle your ad +.
vertising matter and can make it
reach channels which you can't.
We are ready to cooperate with
You in every way in building up
your town and country.
"By all means organize your infor
nation bureau. ="
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26

ing for the purpose. The injunc-
ton was sought on the grounds
that the noise occasioned bS the
bowling alley was a nuisance.
c. NJ. Fechheimer represented
Harbour and Powell. Mr.. Griffin 5
attorney did not appear Judge
Dickerson heard the case last night
A large number of witnesses were
subpoenaed but only a few Of them
were called upon to testify. MI.
Rose and the post Office employees
testified that the noise interfered
with them in the discharge Of their
duties. They could not speak to
each other across the room except
in loud tones and it was difficult
for clerks at the windows to con-
verse with patrons. Letters were
also jared out Of boxes. On the
other side Albert Harris who runs
the post Office book store testified
that the bowling alley caused him
no annoyance. a l.. Kirkham,
north Of the post office testified to
the same effect.
After hearing a number of wit
nesses the Judge stated that he
thought the facts in the case were
perfectly clear Theonly question
was one of law, viz. whether the
noise constituted a nuisance. He
stated that he would hear the argu-
ments today. a compromise, how
evee, was arranged before the case
was concluded in court 1t is
agreed that the bowling ey is to
run only between the hours Of
and 1880 p. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26
PEOPLE COMING
To the Great Southwest-Rock Is
land is Bringing Thousands
Of Home Seekers.
ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED,
In Locating the Immigrants In
formation Bureau Need.

Mr.. A. b. Farnsworth, repre-
senting the immigration department
of the Rock Island, was in the city
Yesterday afternoon, gathering in
formation and getting better ac-
uuainted with Chickasha, her peo-
pie and her needs. Mr.. Farms
worth is a veteran in the railroad
business. He has been connected
with the passenger department OF
the Rock Island for years and IS
thoroughly conversant with all
matters pertaining to immigration.
An EXPRESS reporter inquired
what the Rock Island is doing in
the way of encouraging immigra-
ton to this country. Mr.. Farms
worth replied:
"1'he Rock Island is spending
an immense amount Of money in
this direction. We are reaichng,
through different advertising medi-
ums, 6, 900, 900 readers week and
we receive thousands of inquiries
relative to conditions in this terri
tory. These questions relate not
only to lands, but also TO business
and manufacturing enterprises.
All these letters are answered and
the parties are referred to reliable
real estate men, commercial clubs
or other city organizations. If the
parties to whom inquiries are ref
cred do not cooperate with us, our
efforts fall fat. What we desire
is the assistance of your business
men and local organizations in
making citizens for your town and
country and Of the people we send
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26
Bowling Alley Case
In Injunction Asked for
Compromise Effected.

The new bowling alley operated
by P. J. Harbour and Shea Powell
was in court last night. j. A.
Rose and ]. c. Early made appli-
cation through their attorneys
Bond & Melton for an injunction
restraining Harbour and Powell
from operating Che alleys and J..
H. Griffin from leasing his build
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the
Baptist church is goingto have a
Sample sale, beginning Monday,
Dec sth and lasting 5ne week.
Would be glad to get snyihing in
the way of a donation rom a pin
to a threshing machine They
already have quite an lssortment
of gifts. valuable one Those
wishing to kindly favot the ladies'
with donation can leap them at
the Baptist parsonage. sg-6I
Wanted:-Messenger boys at
the Western Union Telee aph Off
ce. Inquire at once. s9-6I
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-10-26
SOME OF THE THINGS YOU MAY WISH 10 KNOW:

What profession shall follow
Shall make changes2
What are my faling-2
How carl oyc cone them?
How 10 attract Others
How develop pcrsonal magnetism
What is the cause OF my bad luck?
What are my lucky date
Shall beware Of anything
What my days Of faio
Ny present oniiliou2
Will my pre,cn, ventures be successful
How to cultivate viii power
How Influence others
Will ever be rici9
What shall invest ii'
Any journeys for me2
Will ever 90 abroad9