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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
WHAT WOMEN
WANT TO KNOW

Hints for Weak Women-There does not
seem to be anything the matter with
me and yet ! lack energy to take any ex-
ercIse and am troubled with sIeepiess-
ness. Can you suggest anything that
would help me7 e. NJ. L.
A woman who has no discoverable or
ganic trouble vet is weak bodily, nervous,
troubled with insomnia and sits quietly in
the house the greater part of the day
need not wonder at her condition. Inn
perfect room ventilation, sluggish circula-
ton of the blood, the result of inaction,
and the ensuing nervous depression are
calculated to produce the state you are in.
You must make a radical change In your
mode OF living as rapidly as your health
will permit. While correct diet and
nine hours Of refreshing sleep are essen
tiaI to your restoration to health, fresh
air and exercise outdoors are equally inn
peratlve. The world is full Of women who
are miserable from chronic tired feel
ing; half the joys Of living are lost sim
ply from lack of endurance, but II circum-
stances or habit could force women OUT
doors for several hours daily many more
would be strong and vigorous. A woman
walk daily; health and beauty both de-
mand the exertion. The distance walked
should be increased as the health war
rants. After you have become accustomed
to regular exercise outdoors insomnia will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

The latest advices from Paris go to
show that the picturesque 1880 modes
have nearly had their day. The fashions
of the first empire-when Josephine set
the pace in extravagant dressing-are to
have the next run, it is said, while direc-
toire fashions Of the period imm ediately
preceding the first empire will also be
in vogue.
This means for one thing that skirts
are to be wider than ever and the very
latest Paquin model measures eight yards
around the hem. It is to be Paquin's
seasons of triumph after his persistent
maintenance of full skrted ideas thru
several seasons Of carping doubt and adj
verse criticism.
Where the quality Of the material will
permit, the pleats of the new skirt run
from point a few inches below the waist
|. to the hem. Although some hip yokes
will be seen-particularly on those skirts
which form a part of a more or less pre-
tentious costume-the stitched pleat from
| waist to about seven inches at the front
and four at the back is the preferred
method The pleats from this point must
be free and flowing, pressed into position
| in the first stages Of their making, but
thereafter showing no sign of constraint.
In this they differ widely from the old
Killed skirt, where tape held the pleats
| in position on the underside. There Is
/ a fancy for the full skirt slightly gored
at the top and then pleated In narrow
| close pleats into the waistband. The
front is box pleated. the sides side pleated
and the back laid in double box pleat.
/ These pleats may be stitched for about
| three inches down from the top, and as
for the rest of the skirt it simply goes
its own sweet way in full and flowing
| lines to the hem. Before reaching the
i hem, however, the lines may be broken
by little ruffles hardly wider than a
ruche, one or two set on at the knee
line and one just above the hem. FIRE.
auently this offers the excuse for addl-
tional fulness as an extra ruffle or founee
is set in at the knees and the jointure
covered by the little ruffle spoken OF
! above.
! Another detail which comes from Paris
anent the fall fashions is that close pleats
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

sure it is of the utmost Importance that
the feet be kept dry at all times. Be par
ticular to battle the feet every day using
warm water and plenty of soap: dry tho
roly and dust the feet freely with talcum
powder. If the feet perspire you should
dust the inside of the shoes as well as
your feet several times each day seeing
that the powder is placed well between
the toes. Attention in this respect will
prove very restful even when the feet are
not afflicted with soft corns. Never apply
any oily substance to soft corn for it
will merely serve to increase the irritation
II the corn Is Of considerable growth the
top may be cut away being careful not
to cut deep enough to draw blood; then
rub in some arnica or strong spirits of
1camphor to take out the acute soreness
and dust with the talcum powder after APP
plying the corn plaster as directed Do
not be persuaded to use the preparations
which blister the skin badly for while this
Is the quickest method of removing a
corn the painful tenderness of the skin
between the toes is even greater than the
corn itself, and on some feet would re-
suit in additional corns
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

tinge, while in the latter a grayish green
is seen.
A size 6 glove today is larger than a
size 6 glove five years ago, and this ap-
plies to all the sizes made. The explana-
ton is that ladies' hands have grown
larger than they used to be, thru their
practice of cycling, golfing, hockey, etc.,
but they do not like to admit it. so the
glovemakers meet the new conditions and
yet avoid hurting the vanity of their Gus
toners.
Elbow sleeves with three puffs are very
smart. Each puff may be separated by a
band Of shirring, or a fall Of lace the
same as that used to trim the gown is
effective below each puff Then, too
sleeves made of three or four ruffes,
stitched on to thin chiffon or lawn lin
ing, are attractive when made of lace
or of the material of the gown, edged
with Valenciennes, Lierre or Irish point.
While the sleeves of gowns are growing
larger and in many instances are absurd
ly bouffant at the elbows, the tendency
to plain coat sleeves in coats for walk
ing costumes is evident.
In Paris numbers of small silk jackets
with elbow sleeves and showing much Of
the underblouse are worn and in some in
stances the bolero coat and underblouse
are fastened together.
Any girl possessed of a long pair of dis
carded evening gloves can make herself
a suede belt by simply ripping up the
seam and cutting off the hand. The glove
is then the right shape for the belt when
opened out and the two pieces joined in
the center. Line the glove with silk cut
on the cross, turn over the edges and
stitch them on the machine. Also stitch
the back and finish it with three gold
bosses or fiat buttons covered with kid
from the hand.
japanese and Persian embroidered
bands are used now on the serge. mohair,
silk and light weight gowns, but never in
any great quantity. A band around the
hem of the skirt is effective, either on
light or dark material. This season the
band Of embroidery on the pleated veil
ing skirts is especially effective and is in
great demand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
QUESTION FOR MONDAY.

7imples on the Forehead--What can do
for my forehead as It breaks out In
painful red hIotehesa can drive them
away for only a few days at time and
altho am very healthy have had this
trouble since last wInter.-JennIe.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
Autumn coIors.


The milliners' windows begin already to
blossom out with autumn colors. Every
where is seen the most gorgeous shades of
orange and other deep yellows, and it is
plain that these shades are going to be
immensely popular. A brilliant color, re-
calling the old terra cottas, but not nearly
as hot and crude as they were, is copper
color. This is splendid when combined
jndiciously with brown, black, or dull
green, as may be seen in some Of the
feathers and birds displayed. There is a
soft but brilliant pinlish red which will
be effective In hat trimmings. 1t comes in
several tones, light and dark.
Brown will be more popular than ever.
1t is remarkable how this color has held
it's favor during the last three years. I'm
like blue. green or red, brown goes COM
|pletely out of fashion at times, reappearing
to be the rage for a season or two. Rarely
viya1.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
Fashions Eancies.

Real torchon is the most durable of all
the lingerie laces, and holds its own in
spite Of changing fashions.
A black suede slipper for morning wear
has a big bow of black and white striped
ribbon.
Small ribbon bows of narrow velvet are
being used to supplement the trimming of
summer frocks; they may also be seen on
stock collars and upon cuffs as we'll
Parchment white as well as oyster
white is particularly becoming In the
former there is a slightly brownish cream
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

sian modiste, Madam" said the mo-
diste, chow can you expect a success
when you have no black upon your
gown"
Taking up dress Of parrot-green cloth,
one of those new and lovely gowns which
are just beginning to be SEEM all green
with dashes of red here and there. she
added a girdle and a stock of black.
The effect was magical The gown at
once became distinctive. There were cer
tain earmarks about it which made it
seem chic. It was the black, and moth
ing else
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
A Touch OF Black.

There was once woman who was igno-
rant Of the influences of black upon the
gown. She made her gowns up without 1t
and they We're awful failures. She spent
enough money, she knew that. But the
gowns were not success just the same.
They had a curiously faded look. They
we're dull and inane. They had not the
smartness, they had not the chic, they
had not the unutterable something which
is necessary to nice gown.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

To Relieve Soft corns-What Will cure a
soft corn or at least bring some relief
Ella.
Immediate relief from the torture Of a
soft corn between the toes can only be
gained by removing all pressure on the
corn. This Is most readily accomplished
by placing a wad Of cotton between the
toes to keep them apart; but a more con-
venient appliance is the corn plaster sold
at any drug store, Those in the form Of a
ring of adhesive plaster fit nearly around
the corn and Keep the pressure off the
most sensitive part. AS soft corns are the
outgrowth Of dampness as well as OF pres
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13


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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

soon be a thing of the past to you. Light
movements with dumb bells or with 81
patent exerciser done before retiring are
also helpful in strengthening the muscles
giving grace and vigor to both body and
mind. The value of deep breathing can
not be overestimated and should be in
dulged in for five minutes several times
each day until all unpleasant effects, such
as dizziness, are overcome. The most inn
portant result of deep breathing is the
increased oxygenation of the blood and
the rapid elimination of waste matter car
ried by the blood to the lungs. Wear only
a loose gown, stand before an open win
dow and inhale the air gently until the
lungs expand, but do not strain: then as
gently exhale, repeating until a sense of
fatigue is felt. Never practice these
breathing exercises directly after meal;
wait an hour or more. In few weeks
think you will begin to notice improve
mentS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
THE MISCELLANEOUS OF NANCY
distractions BY pnrhyn stanawa Copyright

who fall in love with me, usually
say it to them, not to my girl
friends. But I did talk to Priscilla.
She treated me to discourses that
sounded as if she had cribbed them
from Epictetus or Marcus Aurelius.
She was positively oracular. Her
ideas on the holy state of matri-
mony ought to be published ana
found in every home. She didn't
think I ought to cherish foolish
ideas Of love; the volcanic absorb.
Ing passion hadn't any decent ex-
istence. It belonged to French
novels and the lower classes. Re-
spect and liking and confidence
were the things on which to be-
gin housekeeping. Incidentally 1t
was well to have a bank account,
st fostered the respect and conf
dence. He was a man of men,
paragon of all the virtues, much to
good for me, He adored me and
couldn't help making me happy. It
would be absurd, mawkish, sui
cidal, to say no to him. just be-
cause it didn't give me nervous
chills to hear his footsteps in the
front hall I had heard mother
talk that way. but Priscilla was
most convincing. She should so in
for matrimonial promoting as a
profession. There'd be a fortune
for her in It. She quite brought
me around. Her logic was irrefut-
able. still sighed for the nervous
chills; but made up my mind
that must get along without them
and marry virtue incarnate, in the
shape of the surgeon.
;. Zone night cried floods of tears
and had an auto da fe of dreams
and sentiment. The next day I told
Priscilla would allow Jack to
propose and would accept him that
afternoon when he dropped in for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

In Machias Me, the roof Of a house
caught fire from sparks from burning
chimney. and the unique method of firing
snoWballs to put It out was successfully
used. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

Paper fywheels are coming into use.
The tensile strength OF paper is enormous,
hence its advantage over iron for this
purpose.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13
DIAGNOSIS.

ST may have my faults" said
Nancy. looking appropriately mod
est; ''but at any rate I have no
vanity"
The man who came often. being
wise In his genera ton, made no
audible comment. but he grinned,
and Nancy resented the grin.
"Oh. yes. of course you think
that because 1 straighten my hat
every time I pass mirror, and be-
cause I like pretty clothes, I'm
vain; but that isn't vanity. 1t Is
habit Vanity is something bigger
than that, and I've always feared
/ had the big kind; but my mind IS
relieved. I've conclusively proved
that my sense of humor takes up
Bill the space that is usually given
pver to vanity in q woman's head"
"Nho was the mani" asked the
blower of smoke rings, who occu-
pied the divan.
why should there be a man In
it?" protested Nancy holly. Posi-
lively, the egotism of men Is colos-
sal. The Pyramids ought to be
knocked out of the list of the seven
wonders OF the Wofiu anu Ais'o
culine egotism put In their place. A
man thinks woman cannot do
anything, think anything. feel any
thing, unless man is concerned.
For my part, I could jog along
very comfortably II there should be
another flood. and the new ark
could accommodate only feminine
things. To be sure, there was a
man in this story. but he was quite
accidental know lots of interest
ing stories that haven't man even
In their prologues or epilogues. AS
for a man who grins like a Che
shire cat, I wouldn't put him In
any sort of story. He isn't fit for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-13

Another detail which comes from Paris
anent the fall fashions is that close pleats
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
ALWAYS RUSH TO DRUGGIST
Victims Of "spsck An the Eye" In
variably Make the Phsrmscists'
Their Mecca

Il wonder why II is." said Chicago
druggist 10 an Inter Ocean reporter.
that when man on the street
gets a speck OF dust In bis eye be makes
a bee line for a drug store' He Will
pass an opticians shop to reach II. too.
although men IN that business are sup
posed 10 know more about the human
eye than we are. Taking 'specks from
the eve OF the casual vsyfarer is one Of
the numerous forms OF Eratuitous serv-
lie that a druggist Is expected TO give
20 the public As = general thing II Is a
simple matter. II you catch hold Of the
eyelash. draw the lid down. and then
roll the eyes. It's almost einch that the
irritating substance will come out But
when Il won't we use an eyestone.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Greatly Reduced Prices at
ASAMUEL HARRIS'S.
The motto of the late Samuel Harris was
"OUICK SALES & SMALL PROFITS"

this motto is still greatly in evidence. We carry
everything In the merchandise line and General
Merchandise is appro pirate expression; for it Is
often said that Samuel Harris carries everything
from barrel OF tar TO SILK dress, from safety pin
to pair OF shoes, from bag OF -four suit of
clothes from pound OF meat TO a suite offurniture
from a barrel cf lime TO a trunk from a ton OF hay
TO a roll OF mating. You md everything at
Harris : that Oe found IN the big city depart
ment store ami n you cannot find what you want at
Harris : then YOU need not look elsewhere Every
tnng sold at bargain prices, Our specialties for
next week
HATS, CAPS, CLOTHING AND SHOES
Suits that were marked 81 100 are now marked down
TO IS. Suits fOrmer value $40. and SO marked to
81 and $40, Hats iOrmer value 5Oc $3. marked
To from Toe TO 81 shoes regular price 81 to So now
reduced I'd from 0Oc TO $3.50. These goods are fine
quality and being sold at such prices because we
must make room for our fall trade We save our
customers a large amount of money,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
All Aboard for St.LoniS

citizens OF st. Louis. largely
people whp own their own
homes. not sharpers located
in the city for a few months
Onl V I skin the W rld's
Fair visitor. This company.
By controlling 800 rooms.
is enabled To- make the eX-
tremely low rate isl 90 per
person per day Il / My ON
n Certificate Plan that il.
you make application for
accommodations. stating
number OF days and months
yOu desire to come, on the
coupon appearing below, ell
close 81 90 for each day re
served. and mail same to
the Editor OF this paper. I'm
mediately upOu receipt OF
such application the st.
I Louis European Hotel Co.
Ivill forward to you a certi-
ficate good for the time re-
served or for any time dur
ING the Exposition period
April 3Oth. to December 1St
1904. This certificate il
transferable, so that i'm cnse
OF the one reserving being
unable TO attend. be can dis
pose of his certificate with
out loss.
This COmpany's general
offices are located in the Mil
ton Building ON Eighteenth
street, Immediately ndjuin
ing the st. Louis Union
Station. Upon arrival il
st. Louis yOu present your
certitice at the general Ottic,
OF the Company, and theil
uniform guides will cOnduc'
you to your room, thereby
assuring you against lOsins
your way and falling "a vie
: tim to any OF the man.
sharks which will invest tn
, city at that time. Checkin,
! rooms will be maintained fO
= the convenience OF the Com
pany's patrons, and in ever
e way their comfort and safe
e ty will be carefully locke
4 after. AS the number {
e rooms is limited, fill out til
u coupon toda and remit t
Z the Editor. Remembe
[ rooms can be reserved fC
! any number of days, frol
: one up, unless you wish I
u pay exhOrbitant prices an
: suffer a loss of time, persol
= al Inconvenience and. pc
.e haps, danger. Attend
n this at once.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
To OUR READERS:

1t is with great pleasure
that we are able to announce
to YOU that il is in our pow
er to solve the vexed ques-
ton as to where YOU are TO
stop when attending the
great Worlds Fair at st.
Louis. and rs TO Just what
it will cost you. Through
an arrangement with the st.
Louis European Hotel Co.
/ a Missouri Corporation.
which is highly recommend
ed by the Lincoln Trust Co.
| OF st. Louis, and which con
trolls and operates l, $40 ele-
CANT modern rooms in close
/ proximity to the Exposition
grounds. we are enabled to
offer TO Ourreaders the great.
est opportunity to solve the
important question. where
lat and how much?' The
tremendous attendance at
! this Worlds Fair will send
accommodation prices Syk-
ward; in fact, willmake them
lin many instances beyond
the reach of ordinary people.
The st. Louis European Co.
lhaving leased !, 800 OF the
finest rooms in st. Louis
over a year ago, are enabled
| to give our readers the eX.
| tremely low rate OF Sl.O9 pen
| day for accommodations and
guide service TO conduct the
,ipatrOn to the room and
comfortably establish hin
therein. Upon investigat
| ing this great proposition
we have concluded arrange
! ments whereby we are the
! illocal agents for the St.LOuii
! European Hotel Co., anC
I are prepared To reserv,
J tOOmS at once for our read
: ers. Don't wait, attend {,
! this matter at once, an'
! thereby save money, incOr
I venience, and, perhaps you
) life. You well know tn
= great dangers awaiting tn
) untraveled and unwary in
. great city at such "a tim
! when it will be the resort {
) sharpers from all yer til
! world. Imagine your pli%h
9 if you take yourself or you
i family into unknown place
8 and houses ! Under the pla
. OF the st. Louis EurOpea
= Hotel Co. you are absolute
ally safe, as all their room
q are located in the handsOm
S homes OF the best Christia
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

Tanner Paint and Oil Company,
p. .. Box $50. 1919 East Main Street
Paints, VarniSheS, Oils
- - and Brushes,
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
A TIMELY WARMING.
Party Victory No Excuse For Licens,
In Government.

Party Victory No Excuse For License
In Government.
The overwhelming triumph Of Mr..
Roosevelt and his party excites some
uneasiness among thoughtful citizens.
who feel that under our form Of gov
ernment strong opposition is needed
as wholesome check upon the major
ity, says the New York Herald.
This feeling is shared alike by Re-
publicans and Democrats, and that
many of the latter voted for Mr..
Roosevelt is attested by his phenome-
nal plurality. The president and the
leaders Of his party must be impressed
with greater sense of their RESPONSE
bility because so great proportion of
their fellow citizens have united in in
trusting them with it.
They must also realize that the tre-
mendous vote Of Tuesday involves the
danger of corresponding reaction II
the confidence reposed in them be vio-
lated or the results of their administra-
ton disappoint the people. The coun-
try has been blessed with a wonderful
succession of bountiful harvests, and
the resulting prosperity Of the great
agricultural interest has stimulated in
dustry and trade in all directions. Un-
der such conditions the people are al
ways indisposed to risk change.
No administration and no policy,
however, can prevent the occurrence Of
''lean'' harvests, and the play Of eco
nomic forces brings not only action.
but the inevitable period of reaction.
II the Republicans regard their victory
as license to refrain from any revi-
sion of the tariff, to permit the -four
ishing of trusts uncurbed and to in
dulge in riotous government expendi-
lures the burden of taxation that is
now borne with comparative ease will
become intolerable in the hard times" ;"
and there will be popular revolt that
may bring disaster not only upon the
Republican party, but to the country.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
A Test Of sincerity.

On March IA, 1904. nearly nine
months ago, the supreme court deci-
sion in the Northern Securities case put
the trusts at the mercy Of President
Roosevelt. On Nov. 8 these same trusts
were enthusiastically supporting Mr..
RooseveIt's election.
II the president desires to show that
hs ls, as he said, absolutely free f1om
any entangling alliances with lawless
combinations Of capital he can do 70
by simply resuming the work Of prose-
eution where he dropped It nine months
ago.
There are still about 80 trusts to At
task, and II he smashss ono . month =
Mn dispose cf fswsr than o0s-a eh
e ~ whole numhee beeoee the d
II ~ DsalGtts tllEl ~ ek 11l