The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1905-04-08
vseAck.Nc WINTER THINGS.
Depressise Work Ne Matter How ny
chemically Pst Away.


1t Is IL bit depressing taking out
wooden Things, no matter how care
fully aud hygienically they have been
put away. Even II they haven't
wrinkled or been used by moths rs
free lunch counter NIL summer, they
are bound 10 be little out OF touch
with things.
Fashions have changed II they
haven't, sleeves that were smart and
spring would have to be turned upside
down and to be good form this sea
sou. and even then. they would be
skinny and tout OF It," And the long
coat that was cut of into blouse Is
now ghomily, conscious that its lost
tails are the height Of fashion.
And for coats that sacrificed their
lapels and collars for stole effects are,
alas, u lamb shOrn In the untempered
wind Of the fashion whims.
Skirts that had graceful trains should
now be in even 1880 effect. and the
fullest spring petticoat liz but the be-
ginning OF the fall crinoline floating
frocks.
So unless one has a sense Of humor
and some dextcrity in remOdeling, the
unphcking Is u distinctly despiriting
task. and 10 cap the misery. 1t is
usually done on beautiful day, per-
feet for golf or tennis. or picnic, or
just trumping in the woods.
Blankets. to be sure. and comfort
ables and port;eres and their kindred,
are some comfort. for II they are once
well selected and are artistic it Is II
delight to see them back in their
places again. And they involve no
work except an airing to make them
smell OF outdoors.
1t is an excellent thing when once
the boxes and bags are unpucked 10
take stock. and find out Just what is
practicable wearing apparel in the
present condition, and what must be
done over. Then separate the wheat
from The tares. and talk over how TO
make over the good materials that are
out OF date.
iou see we may despise fashion or
resent its power. but we can't afford
to ignore IT.. No matter how pretty II
frock or how fine the fabric. IL 1t is
out of date its artistic usefulness is
gone. 1T II ~ worn i'll a' IL Is no'
with pleasure ana enthusiasm.
And so the art of making-over fills
our lovely spring ana TAU Gays WIN
regrets.
uhiehs gown can ee haae ne" anu
modern by rhanse OF sleeves. new
girdlc ana stock. unless 'hese shii,i'
kindncsses VIII really change style
the nest pan is 10 f's UP costume
completely Il 1ts scaht hnalf mike
over INTO shirt-waist or pre'elie
school frocH Tor one OF the ch1ldreh.
III 1t is comparatively fnli or VIII
combine nicely anu is III good condi-
tion. then to piece with II. ana wash
and iron II. or clean with sponge IRON
neck to toes. Ana get fresh Innings.
Often You can bnilh up Old pieces Of
cloth onto new lining. even very
cheap one. uhtii Won ger structure
that IL aImt t Imposing.
lf lining is the correct shape ana
length and hangs well yon have tile
beginning OF smart new frock. no
matter now OLD or ihsufhciehf your out
side material seems.
IT fabrics can be washed. II is much
better fhan to freshen by spohging.
You prevent any possibility OF streak
ing, ana you also insure smoother IRON
ing.
II there is the least danger OF snd-'
ing. take your material after II is
thoroughly brushed, and put 1t into a
pail OF cold borax water, half cup
to bucket: leaving for one-hnlf hour.
Then prepare tub OF hot bornS
suds. which means n cake of shaved
CASTLE soap and half cup of pure
bOrax. In this thoroughly wash your
material, rub with the hands and dip
up ana GOWN until II IL nOso!uteiN