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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

sephine headdress which recommends
the large hat to favor, and that is the
former demands the carriage, and in
the latter, being more democratic, the
wearer may walk or go in the subway
or cab
Still the large hat is an added burden
to the already well filed lap piled up
with opera glasses, boas and a dozen or
SO more trifies. OF the new theater
hats there are the Gainsboroughs in
chiffon velvet, heavy lace, maline and
tulle; the poke bonnet, with it's pictur-
esque strings that tie under the chin
and also inclose the young mans heart.
These are old fashioned shapes for franz
ing a pretty face, but be sure that the
face is a pretty one before it goes into
the searching depths of an affair of this
kind. Then there is also the Charlotte
Corday, which is generally of lace and
trimmed with wreath of flowers. In
deed, a glimpse at an audience before
the large hats are removed" is like
looking down on garden of roses. A
clever little wrinkle of the girl in the
know" is to buy lovely silky beaver
of white or some evening shade and
twist it into a smart shape. The next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

than wear a reasonably small head
covering that would be permitted to be
kept for the entire seance. Such is
the estimation of the men critics con-
corning the contrariness of the femi-
nine mind on this subject.
At the beginning of the season very
sensible modiste designed a really
charming theater capote consisting of
three bands of jeweled galloon forming
a kind of diadem in front, with an up
right plume or osprey as trimming. A
couture of this description recalls the
days of the Empress Josephine and is
exceedingly becoming, but the mod
ern beauty will have nothing to do with
it and prefers her large chiffon, lace,
sable, velvet or ermine chapeau or a
combination of all these materials to
anything as convenient as a diadem.
There is one objection against the Jo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
PARTISAN CHRISTMAS sARToR1A1 NOVELTIES.

hundreds of dollars on each of his
bridesmaids presents
Just one word more about bridal at
tire. The majority of these gowns run
too much to detail. If the family hap
pens to own exquisite laces the bridal
gown is made cumbersome with these
priceless treasures, which cannot be cut
and are often arranged in such man
ner that the bride is really "bunchy' in
appearance on this the day of her life
when she is supposed to be at her best.
Then, too. we have all seen the bridal
fnery frosted with silver, pearls and
paste, like the frocks of pantomime
fairies, which is an abomination.
But a truce to wedding fripperies.
Have you seen the new theater hats
and what do you think of them? This
article of attire is being discussed pref
ty thoroughly since the theater season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
Aprons Again In Fashion.

This is one of the old useful fashions
now being revived, greatly to the saw
ing of our frocks and the comfort of
their wearers. The coquettish apron
has been set aside for awhile, but is
now once more asserting itself. The
strictly useful has always held its own.
The French have turned a kindly eye to
them, and in the days of Louis XIII.
women wore them and their bunch of
keys, showing that they were veritable
housekeepers. In the time of Louis
XIV. ladies of the court donned them
when employed in needlework and 9TH
er arts, and it is from that period we
are restoring the airy nothings of lace
and muslin to our favor. Sometimes
they are of light colored crepe de chine
worked in gold. More useful ones of
thicker fabric have large pockets.
These are adorned with pretty ribbon
bows, and these ribbons sometimes
draw up the pocket. Sometimes strong
linen aprons are laced with ribbon at
the edge by means of eyelet holes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

to the feet, with a granny muff to
match. This boa and muff idea does
away with the expensive and useless
bouquets given the bridesmaids, and it
is toss up which let's the unfortunate
groom off the cheaper.
1 met last week a girl of a really dark
family-four sisters with warm Italian
skins and lovely brown eyes-who was
busy with her trousseau. 1 casually in
quired, What color are your brides
maids to be put into?" You may imag
inc she made me jump when she re-
piled, Red" For myself, do not
mind a little escape from convention
atty on the part of the bride and her
but the idea of red gowns
was positively startling From the bru-
nette point of view these frocks will be
effective, as the bride has selected a
beautiful soft rose tint of the damask
order. This shade takes charming
tones in liberty velvet, and the hand
some maids are to wear directoire coats
of this fabric with cashmere skirts
shade paler and big directoire hats
with damask roses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
SOUPS FOR
CHRISTMASTIDE

NUCHESS SOUP.-Put one table
- spoonful of butter in a saucepan
and when melted add one cupful
of grated breadcrumbs. Stir until
golden brown and then add about
quart of chicken stock. Season and
simmer half an hour. Rub through a
sieve, add one cupful of the breast of
chicken (dried) and simmer about five
minutes, then draw to one side of the
stove. Beat together the yolks of three
eggs and one cupful of cream, add to
the soup, stir one minute and serve.
Black Bean Soup.-wash one pint OF
black beans and let them soak over
night in cold water. In the morning put
them over the fire in a soup kettle with
five quarts of cold water. Add half a
pound of salt pork cut in fine pieces and
a quarter of pound of lean fresh beef
Chop fine one carrot, one small turnfu
and two onions. Add to the other in
gradients and cook slowly two or three
hours. Half an hour before serving
season with pepper. salt, a tiny pinch
of mace and little ground Glove.
Strain and add half a gill of sherry.
Have ready in a hot tureen three sliced
hard boiled eggs and a lemon cut in
slices. Pour the soup over them and
serve.
Salmon Soup.-Put one quart of milk
over the fire, drain off the oil from a
can of salmon, remove the skin and
bones and rub through a sieve; melt
two tablespoonfuls of butter, add two
tablespoonfuls of -four, stir until smooth
and mix with the scalding milk, stir
ring until thickened. Add salt, pepper
and the salmon. Serve very hot.
Cream of Tomato Soup.-Cook half a
can of tomatoes until soft, then strain.
Have ready in a double boiler a quart
or milk thickened when at the boiling
point with tablespoonful of cornstarch
mixed with two tablespoonfuls of but
ter. Boil ten minutes and season with
salt and pepper. Add the strained to-
matoes and, should they be very acid.
add half a saltspoonful of soda before
turning in with the milk. Serve at
once with croutons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

that the servants want their merry
making and that good will to men"
does not mean that those who serve US
should be SO busy and tired that Christ
mas day is anything but a festival to
them.
There are, however. certain dishes
connected with the dinner which few
housewives dare omit. Indeed, more
than one unconventional and dyspeptic
person has for that reason been heard
to declare that this season should be
spent away from home in a hotel. But
even there these prescribed dishes have
a disconcerting way of turning up.
One of them is the mince pie The
following recipe for this toothsome
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closing the door for two minutes, SO
that the sugar may melt Slide it to
a dish and serve hot or cold, with or
without brandy around it.
The Christmas mince pie of long ago
was a potent mascot. 1t was lucky to
cut one pie on Christmas day, but I'M
lucky to cut two. The one accepted
and partaken of would insure to the
eater a portion of good luck on one day
of the ensuing year. If three pies were
eaten in one house then portion of i'll
luck was assured. By taking mince
pie in each friends house at Christmas
time one insured oneself of many pieces
of good fortune through the coming
twelve months. In olden times mince
pie had double effect if the crust was
shaped right. This prescribed form
was in the shape of a manger. The
contents of the cradle crust of the an
cient mince pie was typical of the gifts
brought by the magi to the Holy Child.
The gold was symbolized by saffron
used in making the crust, the spice by
aromatic mixtures placed within and
the bitter myrrh by almonds.
Now a word about carving the Christ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
A Pretty Froclz For the Wee Girl.

Charming frocks for little girls are of
white linen gathered full into a linen
yoke embroidered in scarlet or pale
blue. These gowns are caught far be-
low the waist with wide white leather
or suede belts, below which are a cou-
pie of embroidered frills, and the little,
full sleeves are likewise gathered into
bands OK embroidered linen. Other lit
tie frocks of scarlet linen are fashioned
in the same manner, and the same ma
terial is used in the construction of the
Russian blouses for boys, trimmed with
a double row of pearl buttons down the
front and completed by a wide white
linen collar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
The ChantiIlx Veil.

The chantilly lace veil is very much
en- evidence in Paris at the present mo-
ment, the all over designs being large
and light, with the most intricate open
work stitches. They are from twelve to
sixteen inches broad and about a yard
and a half long, the veil being either
tied in a big bow behind or simply
caught with a large safety pin. Brus-
sells lace is again becoming fashionable,
and brussels net and lace combined,
which always enjoys a measure of pop
ularity, stands very high likewise in
point of favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
How to Take Care of children. Ha,r

Mothers should teach their girls to
care for their hair as early as possible
If girl is coaxed into the habit of
giving her locks a hundred strokes with
clean brush every morning and even
ing and braiding them loosely for he'd
the foundation for a future beautif,Ii
head of hair will be laid. Too MANY
children are allowed to go to bed with
their hair in tousled condition. ONLY
to have it jerked and tangled hastilv
when schooltime comes round. Sucb =
practice is disastrous to the nerves OF q
sensitive child and ruinous to the hair
er's hairbrush.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

mas turkey. 1t may be the tenderest of
it's kind and cooked to perfection, yet
half of it's delicious qualities will be lost
If it is not properly carved.
In the first place, the fork should be
correctly inserted in the turkey, one
prong being on each side of the breast
bone in order to hold the bird firm.
The legs are then removed by passing
the knife between the thigh and body
until the bone is reached and forcing
the thigh back until the joint is laid
bare. 1t is then an easy matter to sew
er the leg with the point of the knife.
In removing the wing a part of the
breast should be sliced away with it,
carving close to the ribs. When the
joint is reached bend the limb outward
in order to expose the joint and then
sever with the knife.
Ignorant carvers usually try to cut
through the joints without first expos
ing them, the result being that they
only succeed in mangling the bird.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

step is to look out for a bargain In a
short ostrich boa, and, having secured
the prize, wind it around the picture
hat. The feather ends may fall over
the hair at the back or be arranged in
aigret fashion at one side. These hats
are the dernier cri, and the Partisan
when she gets one from Virot or Es
Their Mayer or any of the swell ateliers
pays an enormous price for the honor
of wearing this stunning chapeau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

began, and the criticisms have been
anything save complimentary to the
fair sex. The unhappy and tormented
directors are imploring their feminine
patrons to reform in regard to the size
of their hats. But so long as women
consider the large hats smart they will
wear them, even if they have to remove
them ultimately up to the very entrance
of the stalls. They would sooner APP
pear decoiffees during the performance
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Becoming enthusiastic

Becoming enthusiastic over the
scheme, exclaimed, IF you only could
manage sable muffs and stoles!" The
very practical bride elect replied that
she would be perfectly satisfied with
brown squirrel, which she was having
especially dyed for. the OCCASION and
added, zone cannot have everything,
for you know the butcher and baker
will have claims later on, and one
hardly expects a young man to spend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

of the paste, roll it out as before, fold
it in two and with knife make several
small incisions in the center. Moisten
lightly the edge of the plate with a lit
ell beaten egg, then cover with the
paste, pressing down with the hand all
around the edge SO as to inclose the
preparation entirely. then moisten the
surface slightly with the beaten egg.
Place in a moderate oven and bake for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

With the instructions given it will be
an easy matter for even inexperienced
persons to acquit themselves in a thor
oughly satisfactory manner when cary
ing the Christmas bird.
FLORENCE WHEREBY.
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PARTISAN CHRISTMAS BRIDAL COSTUMES

colony, the six bridesmaids are to wear
frocks of white cloth, with large granny
bonnets tied under their chins. The
bridegrooms present to each is a long,
round boa of white tibet falling quite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

ing room of this period is the little
marquise table illustrated.
1t is an exact reproduction of a Louis
XVI. table. The center support and
tiny legs are of whitewood, and the
top and umbrella-like underpart are
covered with a French cretonne. The
smart little ruffle around the top of the
table is put on with silk gimp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24
A LOUIS XVI.
BOUDOIR TABLE
FOR XMAS

louis XVI. effects are now the smart
furnishings for my lady's bou-
doir, and the daintiest fittings
are made up in cretonnes which are
perfect copies of the Pompadour de-
signs. The newest addition to a charm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

morSel is that of a celebrated New
York chef: Put into vessel two ounces
of currants, two ounces of sultana and
three ounces of Malaga raisins, one
ounce of finely chopped citron, two
ounces of well chopped cold boiled beef
and two ounces of beef suet, also chop
ped very fine. Mix the whole together
for five minutes. Then add one ounce
Of powdered sugar, a tablespoonful of
salt, one dram of ground allspice, half
dram of ground cinnamon and mix all
together for a minute. Peel, core and
chop up very fine three large, sound ap-
pies and add them to the preparation,
then pour in half a gill each of brandy
and sherry wine. mixing again for
three minutes. Take half a pound of
pie paste. cut out a piece of three
ounces, roll in a circular shape ten
inches in diameter and lightly butter
a pie plate nine and a half inches in di-
ameter- Arrange the paste over the
plate and pour the preparation in the
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PICTURED HINTS ON CARVING.

fifty minutes. Remove the pie to the
oven door and sprinkle plentifully with
powdered sugar. Return it to the oven,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-24

ARTS, Dec. 3.-Here at the gay
capital there is a decided sem
sation of holiday spirit in the
air. The boulevards are
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-06-23
HON. JOHN r. LACEY.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: There is no
better republican in Iowa than John
F.Lacey, congressman from the Sixth
district. The country does not con-
tain his superior His attitude on the
principles that form the party's creed
is sound and unmistakable. He stands
boldly in the light and does not hes
itate to let the world know of what
he is the champion. His record in
congress is one of which the state is
proud, and he is the idol of the Sixth
Iowa district.
1t can not be wondered at, then, that
the republicans of that district yes
terday re-nominated him with unani-
nous acclaim. He made a speech be-
fore the convention which has the
stamp of true republicanism upon 1t.
1t is a magnificent recital, full of elo-
quent truths and convincing facts.
1t forms document well worth the
reading Of every man who is at heart
interested in his country and his fell
low citizens.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-06-23
HORSES WERE DROWNED.
And S. E. Kerr Came Near Losing
His Life Also.

Delta, June 1S.-S. E. Kerr lost a
fine team and came very near being
drowned himself. He was blowing
corn on his place down on Skunk riv.
er and had reached the bank when
one of his horses became frightened
1t plunged over against the other one
and the whole outfit, man, pillow and
horses went into about fifteen feet
OF water off the steep bank. The
horses struggled and tore things but
were in such a tangle that they could
not swim and before any other help
could reach them they were drowned
Nr,Kerr says he will never know how
he get out of that mix.up. With the
lines round his waist, penned in by
the hammock seat of one of those rid.
ing cultiyators, it is miraculous how
he got out. He had refused $500 for
the team not long since.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-06-23
Mr.. REpMoN EXPLAINS.

Editors Herald:--I am repeatedly
inquired of as to how it came to pass
that was not nominated for the hon
orable position of justice of the peace.
The answer is, first, because / failed
to receive the proper number Of votes.
This would apparently be sufficient
reason in itself, but there is a dispo.
sition to ascertain why this lack of
votes existed. That is long story
and of no special interest to the pub
lie now. But it is worth knowing
that there seemed to be fixed pur-
pose especially among the young bar.
risters to eliminate what they term
fossils" They have also made it
plain that the legal profession has as
serted their rights to maintain a
higher standard OF efficiency In these
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-06-23

minor courts, and as matter OF fact
it was apparently necessary that
some members Of the profession
should make the essential sacrifice by
throwing UP lucrative practice tc
inaugurate this reform. Such moves
are not uncommon and no doubt quite
commendable; at least it is better to
think so, if you can make up your
mind to that effect. In some states
or localities it is a fixed law that nc
person except he be an attorney OF
record is qualified to fill these official
positions. Hence it would be a prop
err move to have our legislators enact
similar law in Iowa, at least cover
ing towns and cities of three thous
and or more. This, then, would fully
obviate the necessity OF considering
applications from the said so-called
fossils" and prevent their butting in
where they are not wanted. And
while working up these reforms il
might be well to abolish the right tc
petition to fill vacancies. In closing
/ beg to state I am a republican OF
the "stand pat" pattern and have nc
grievance and simply report cause
and make these few suggestions fol
due consideration and information OF
my friends. j. T. r.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-06-23
------------------------
THE HEAVENS IN JUNE.

The principal consultations which
are visible at nine o'clock in the even.
ing in the middle, of June are as fol-
lows:
Cassiopeia is low in the north I'M
der the pole, Cepheus lies above, and
to the right is Cygnus, lying in the
Milky Way, with Lyra above it, mark.
ed by the brilliant Vega. Below on
the right is Affair, the principal star
of Aquila. Though there are no par.
ticularly bright stars to the south of
this, the Milky Way is very conspicu.
Gus, and full of bright knots and
patches.
Just south of east is Scorpia, with
the rudy Antares at its heart, and
the long line of the tail curving down
to the horizon and bending up again
The region west of this is barren, but
higher up, near the meridian, is
Bootes, with Arcturus blazing bril-
liantly Between this and Vega are
Corona and Hercules. Virgo lies
southwest of Bootes, and its principal
star. Spica, is the brightest in that
part of the sky. Farther west is Leo,
which is now sinking rapidly towards
the horizon, and preparing to follow
Gemini. whose last stars are disap.
pearing in the northwest. Ursa Ma.
jor lies north Of Leo. and Ursa Minor
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and Draco are on the meridian above
the pole.
Mercury is morning star in Taurus,
and reaches his greatest eiongation
on the Sth. At this time he rises an
hour before the sun, and may beseen
low down in the east in the dawn;
but ne is south of the sun, and this
is not a favorable apparition.
Venus is morning star in Taurus
and Gemini, but is too near the sun
to be seen with the naked eye.
Mars is also morning star, and toe
near the sun to be seen, SO that his
conjunction with Venus on the 10th
is undesirable.
Jupiter is morning star in Pisces
and rises before 8 a. m. on the 18th
so that ne is conspicuous in the morn
ing sky.
Saturn is in Capricornus and comes
into opposition on the 10th. His pc
sition on the I'd is r. A. 17h. sam. Is
dec. % deg. SO min. south, and on the
30th r. A. 17h. 49m. 12c., dec. 23 deg
50 Minis south. AS his motion between
these dates is nearly uniform, it will
be easy to find his exact place on q
star map. He appears as a greenist
star Of the sixth magnitude, just Wis
ible to the naked eye on a clear dark
night.
Neptune is in conjunction with the
sun on the 9th, and is invisible
throughout the month.