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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
HOW TO ACQUIRE POSE.
Simple and Pertinent Directions Re-
garCing Carriage of the
Chest ano Head.

Did you ever try the little mental sci
ence trick of walking along with an
imaginary star upon your chest and an
imaginary basket of eggs upon your
head? I know Of no better way TO ac-
quire perfect poise Than This. Simply
fancy thaJ the star upcs the center of
your chest Is a real. sciLtillating thing
and you viii fnd yourself carry ing your
shoulders like "A military man tent on
exhibiting his gold buttons. They say
that a desire 10 display his gold buttons
after all has more 10 CO with the West
Point cadets perfect carriage than any
other one thing. hen YOU are about TO
sit down remember that YOU still carry
that basket of eggs uron your head and
you viii find yoUrsel; sinking gently and
gracefully into your chair. instead OF
just huuching into 49, The same little
bit of mental science viii work wonders
in the matter OF climbing stairs. One
cannot twist or lerc over or do any OF
the other hiCeous things women usu-
ally do upon fi-ht OF stairs-with a
basket OF eggs upon her head
These rules are The lest OF a new sys-
TEN of beauty culture which has become
popular OF late
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

knots. fleur-de-lis or small eecrlS.-ical
powderlings appear on these separate
pieces
For all-white coats OF dressy char.
acter either pongee or highly finished
silk is employed. Very little plain tat.
fetas or corded silk is seen in coats
The new sleeves are roomy in the arm
hole and stard out smartly, even as
those worn by older women. In colored
coats nothing is more desirable than
the small checks or shepherds plaid IN
black and white. The smartest checked
coats are the simplest. but they show
black stitching with straps and buttons
OF black velvet A little gayer are the
same checks. piped and faced with red.
and trimmed with gold buttons Red
and white. always an effective combina.
ton for dark children. is used this sum-
mer. and gay little coats Of cardinal red
silk are made with collars showing Eng
lish eyelet work. a very simple stitch 20
acquire. done IN heavy white silk An
other gay coat was OF brfEhs red cloth.
lined with red and white checked silk.
and finished with collar Of white lace.
- - 49, 'iAe Aht'hei viii SUN re
aiize that the simpler styles are the
smarter this season. and she will not be
appalled, at the prospect Of excessive
trimming
Fancy straws, in quaint poke shapes
and trimmed simply with flowers. are
in vogue. and soft effects are secured by
facing these hats with wee shirrings
or triple hounCe the sheerest o. habutaf
silk being used for this purpose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
A BEAUTIFUL NECK.
Can Be Obtained by Persisting in
Certain Exercises and Bathing
with Use of Olive Oil Soap.

beautiful neck is not a difficult
thing 20 obtain il one is willing to work
for IL. says the American Queen. and as
a beautiful neck makes its possessor
look fairer and younger than any other
beautifying feature, it is something
worth working for. Develop the mus
cles OF the neck by the following gym
nastic exercises. and developers and
skin foods OF various kinds can all be
dispensed with: Cd Slowly but firmly
bend the neck forward until the chin
nearly touches the neck; then gradually
raise the head. CD Slowly but firmly
bend the head backward as far as You
comfortably can Repeat this move
ment 20 times. go Bend the head side
ways TO right 20 times. and TO the, left
the same number OF times. ca Roll
the head slowly TO the right. then to the
left, 20 times. and afterward battle the
neck in warm water and olive oil soap
and rub IL firmly but gently with soft
towel. II the neck is very thin a little
cream rubbed in at this time will hasten
matters, and II the treatment be per-
sisted in for six or eight weeks the i'm
provement in the appearance OF the neck
Will be so apparent that the treatment
VIII not be discarded until a beautiful
white neck Is the reward
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

a cen;erpiece. Get good sized Japan
csc umbrella decorated in pale grays
and puppies. and stand it open in the
middle OF the table. supporting it with
crossed pieces OF green painted wood
such as are used for Christmas trees,
and conceal these with vines. Cover
the umbrella top lightly with wistsria.
trailing blossoms. and leaves. and let
them hang rather over the edge. and
you will have most beautiful and un-
usual table.
or course Japanese china should be
used as far as possible for the meal.
and place plates are really essential to
give the table the real harmony of
setting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
GOOD CUCUMBER CREAM.
A Cosmetic MADE Of This Common
Vegetable Whitens without
Injurirg the Skin.

Here is formula for cucumber
cream that caruot be excelled. II can
be made at home. II you are careful to
have all utensils eNCuisitely clean and
Ingredients properly measured and
weighed. The cucumber season will
soon he here. and IL viii he well for YOU
TO cut this out for use when it lis time
Cut up enough cgcumbers (when ripe
enough for the table, 90 weigh two
pounds. mash them in hardwood
bowl and let them stand al day. melt
three and one-half ounces of oil Of sweet
almonds two and oue halfdrams OF white
wax. and nine drains of spermaceti
over hot water, strain the LIQUOR from
the cucumlers and heat 80 little: then
stir in the melted oils. gradually; set
in the ice-chest 20 harden; then beat
with a wooden spaula 90 separate the
watery from the solid part: pour of
the former auo beat g. a half ounce OF
giycerine without heating working with
the hands. 10 will become thoroughly
Incorporated into cream. Put in small
Jars. pour little rosewater over the
top. cover and keep in a cool place. It
is delightfully."- cool. as well as q fine
bleaching cream. Selected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

CHARMING DRESS ACCESSORIES.
lier cuffs TO match are the choice OF the
very rich for wear with simply made
gowns OF richest fabrics. But they are
initiated In the very cleverly conceived
factory laces of the hour and are ex-
tremely effective II care is taken in Sc
iecting the pattern
Far better for the economical girl are
the lingerie sets evolved from finest
OF linen lawn OF batiste. with dainty
patterns OF Nalenciennes for trimming.
most effective little chemisette may
be evolved from triple hand-run tucks.
set ia strips "" shaved. between mar
row rows Of val insertion. The collar is
finished in narrow edsing OF the
Nalenciennes. The cuns are also point
ed. IN rows Of tucking. and insertion,
with lace edging running all the way
around
Genuine linen wrought in broderio
Anglaise makes most effective chem
isette and the sleeve ruGie to match
may have scSlloped edges with eyelet
work above
Both mule and mousseline enter
into the manufacture Of chemisettes and
half-sleeves 20 he worn with silk gowns.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
The Countersi1n.

In our army Al the west" said a
captain Of the Third Missouri infantry
in the civil war. the word Potomac
was given as the password for the
night A German detailed for guard
duty understood il 10 be 'Bottomic.
and thus transferred 10 another Ger
man guard as 'Buttermilk' Soon after
ward the Officer who had given the
word wished to return through the
lines. and. approaching the sentinel.
was ordered TO halt and the password
was demanded. The oficer gave 'Po-
tomac'"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
THE JUICE CT 4 LEMON.
The Appreciation CT Its Coco Qualities
Now Recognized in Various De-
partments Of Household.

The juice of a lemon IN hot water On
awakening In the morning is an excel
! lent liver corrective. and for stout wom-
Ell is better than any anti-fst medicine
ever invented. says the American
Queen.
GlyceriDe and lemon juice. half AMI
half on a bit of absorbent cotton is the
hest thing in the world wberewith to
moisten the lips and tongue OF fever
parched patient
A few drops of lemon juice in plain
water is an excellent tooth wash. IL
not only removes the tartar but sweet
ems the breath.
A teaspoonful of the juice in a small
cup OF black coffee viii almost certainly
relieve bilious headache.
The finest of manicure acids is made
by putting a teaspoonful Of lemon juice
in a cupful of warm water. This re-
moves most stains from the fingers and
nails and loosens the cuticle more sat
isfactorily than can be done by the use
of sharp instrument
Lemon juice and salt will remove rust
stains from linen without injury to the
fabric. Wet the stains with the mixture
and put the article ia the sun. Two or
three applications may be necessary II
the stain is of long standing. but the
remedy never fails.
Lemon Juice (Outwsrd applicationsl
will allay the irritation caused by the
bites Of gnats or flies
Lemon peel (ano also orange) should
all he saved and dried. 10 is capital
substitute for kiuGling wood A hand
full will revive a dying FIRE and at the
same time delicately perfume a room.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

~ Nflf tlIall NfOLNI4N NfklL
Granting that the man of the house
sees with clear eyes what he ought to do
in the case should he not have the CO
operation the hearty assistance. and
the discreet counsel OF his wife and
daughters Cut down superfuities first.
Decide what the superiiuities are. Com
forts are essential. but Injuries may
often be forerone. To- the benefit OF
health and self-respect. Plain living
and high thinking beft us as citizens of
a great republic.
common temptation with us Is 20
emulate in our ordinary expenditure
the style Of some one who is better on
than ourselves. Men come TO grief be-
cause they have not the hrmness to say
nc 20 those they love
In little rural township a man was
financially in desperate straits. but as his
name was a synonym for integrity. and
his honor was unquestioned. acQuaint-
snces who had means were prepared to
accommodate him with timely loans
His beautiful young daughter Jessie
was the pride OF his heart. and she. a.
IL happened had set her heart on new
furnishings for her room and costly
summer outfit at the very instant OF his
greatest stringency Unfortunately. In
common with too many men. this father
did not tell his family the exact state OF
the situation. Every family ought TO
know when disaster menaces II. or when
there is anxiety TO meet pressing OBJ
| legations. and TO do women justice.
they would seldom plead for a personal
indulgence II they realized the cost
Jessie supposed her father able to
give her whatevts she wanted. and
merely thought IL was papa 5 way to be
a wet blanket when she had something
surprising 10 propose. When ne refused
her requests she still pleaded. and he
could not resist her tears He told her
20 20 on. do what she liked. and send the
bills to him. trusting TO good luck to pay
them later on.
| Jessie -- can get anything In the
WORLD she wants" said Jessie's dearest
chum. day or two after this incident
Her father thinks nothing OF letting
her have $50 OF 500 whenever she asks
for IL. My room is horrid. Jessie is
having hers done over beautifully. IL
will be a perfect dream"
AS fate would have il. this girls father
was president OF a bank. and had been
about to extend a helping hand 10 the
struggling man. He decided Influenced
by his daughters chatter. TO withhold
the aid he had meant To give. and Jessie's
father went under. After middle age II
is hard TO retrieve lost position. and
bitter poverty was the final portion OF
that household.
Never to expend on externals that
which cannot be afforded without
strain. is a rule that should have IA
exceptions. Threadbare carpets ant
shabby chairs and tables may better b'
endured than wakeful nights and th'
visits OF creditors who need their jus
dues. Socially. we are bound in on
bundle, and unless tradesmen are pai'
promptly, there begins an endless chail
OF annoyance and fret which goe
through a community disturbing tn
general peace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
FASHIONS FOR CHILDREN.
Blue cottons Liked for Children's
Clothes and for Their Coats Pom
gees and Shepherd Plaids.

In color. a shade OF blue somewh hat
deeper than the porcelain OF last season
seems to be the prime favorite. IL comes
in all sorts OF wash fabrics. from a
serviceable chambray at ten cents a
yard. through the various priced mer-
cerized effects. to the best quality OF
linen. AS TO choice. experienced moth
ers say that either extreme Is better
than the medium-priced goods. and
very pretty effects are evolved from
the cheaper chambray stitched with
white and trimmed with a bit OF hand
embroidery The most desirable OF
those little frocks are made with sep
arste collar. guimpes or berthas, and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Erect Shoulders.

One way 10 correct round shoulders
in a schoolboy or girl is to teach them
90 sleep on a very stiffiy stuffed hair mat
tress. with a pillow that lifts the head
but an inch above the level OF the rest
OF the body. A soft bed and plenty Of
easy pillows is one Of the prime causes
OF crooked shoulders among our Amer
fcan children. To sleep with the head
very high is a mistake. and soft bed
is not by any means the most beneficial
one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

Cream is without exception the best
OF all fats for nOurishing both adults
and children. OF course. IL is not
needed equally by all persons and there
are many who cannot digest IL. When
a fat is needed and IL can be digested
cream should be tried. and II may be
pushed" &C the greatest extent the S.
yes foA will ALLOW
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Concerning Collars

Coiors, like flowers. have a meaning
OF their own. White signifies purity.
faith. JOY and life; red. the ruby. typi-
hes fire. love and royalty: blue. the
sapphire. expresses Heaven. truth, con-
stancy and ndelity; yellow represents
the sun, marriage and faithfulness:
green is the color OF hope and victory;
violet lie the hue of passion and suffer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
A TRIM LITTLE COAT.
Both Short and Long Coats Of Linen
Are 20 Be Worn and Linen Is the
Material Of the Summer.

AS the sprirg makes itself felt. the
providing Of liren coats becomes an i'm
mediate necessity. The one pictured
above is at one very pretty and simple.
the back beirr quite plain. while the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Graceful PATTERN.

or fine cloth would be very effective. Il
could be worked with SILK or fax thread
OF one color, or in colors OF the flowers
and foliage. The buds are worked in
satin and knot-stitches. she leaves and
small flowers all In satin stitch. the
stalks in cord.ne-stitch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
AN EMBROIDERY DESIGN.
This Graceful Pattern is Not Diff
cult One 70 Follow and May Be
Worked Plain or in Colors.

number Of uses may be found for
a pretty design such as this. Now
that embroidered SALOONS are so much
used for trimming dresses and blouses.
this design ~Orked on strips OF silk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Muslin Gowns

Soft muslin gowns in delicate coIors
are being made with white lace or
batiste embroidery yokes and guimpes.
Similarly, gowns Of eyelet embroidery
have guimpes OF plain material, usual
ly very diaphanous IN texture
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

fronts graced boy a stitched box plat.
are opened 90 display the grandfather
frills OF The shirt worn beneath
Very good ready-made linen coats are
seen in the shops usually on the red
ingote order. Some smart ones have
colored collars and cuffs. Others are all
white or IAN. Linen suits are TO be
feature of the season.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
The Modern Bullet.

The modern bullet will pierce the
carcasses of three horses in suoces-
sion at $50 yards; or four at half the
distance; or Kill a man after passing
through the trunk OF thick tree
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
NornaI Skin

The use OF the cameI's hair face
brush and pure CASTLE or olive oil
soap viii free the pores from clogged
secretions. and. II the treatment Is per
sisted in. they will gradually contract
until OF normal size
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Linen Hats.

Linen sailor hats will be popular to
wear with linen gowns and when the
gowns are embroidered Il is the thing
to have matching embroidery on the
hat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
The Maid She Wanted

DO you-er-ever tell fibs?" asked
the lady who had advertised for
maid.
Not for myself. ma am" answered
the applicant; only for the missus."
--Tit-Bi;s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

Until a child is four years OF age 1,
should have an hours sleep in the mid
die OF the day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
b Placid

The first piece OF advice a beauty doc
tor will give you is 10 be placid at any
cost. Anviefv nets vro- 30 nerves and
they respond in unr,essant lines.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
Shaded Ribbons

Shaded ribbons are now mOdish for
trimming hats. for stocks and girdles
In blue. red or green a four-inch rib
bon can be purchased for 80 cents a
yard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

First Citizen--I s'pose you have your
share OF home troubles too.
Second Citizen-Yes, and the vifes rs
well.--Aily Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17
var Vessels Of oermanx.

Fifteen war vessels are under CON.
s;rustion in the docks OF Germany.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

He-What lovely golden hair she
has,
She--lt's red
He-Golden
She-Oh rubbish! You're color blind.
Ally Sloper
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

ing; purple ana scarlet are ror nofy
things and black is the attendant of
deDair, earthliness. mourning and
death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-17

DUTY OF ECONOMY
CRITICISM OF THE AMERICAN
LACK OF THRIFT.

Frugality Is UneompTomising - Fa-
Their Who Could Not Refuse Ex-
travagant Daughter-shabby Fur
niture More Endurable Than
wakeful Nights and Visits Of
credftors-Do Not EcOnomize or
Children's Education.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

D. W. Shepard, general superin-
tendent, aud J. L. Crump, secretary
of the Anglo-Saxon Mines and De-
velopment Co., we're in the city yes
terday meeting the many local stock
holders of'the company and dispos.
ing of nice additional bunch of
stock. The company will shortly
have mill installed, and the sue
cess of the property is assured.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

A blaze at Finch's saloon yester.
day morning, caused by the explo.
sion of gasoline heater, called out
the fire department.. The blaze was
extinguished with but trifling dam.
age.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Archie Kerr, of Hibbing, has &C
copied position at w. A. Halls
clothing and furnishing store. Mr.
Kerr was formerly an employee OF
K. L. Giffin at Hibbing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27
The Mesaba Ore refers to Ow

The Mesaba Ore refers to Owen
Gately as "of the Virginia police
force" Nay, nay, Claudius; there
are some things to which Virginia
might object and there are others
at which Mr.. Gately might feel like
taking the leading role. Mr.. Gately
is range deputy, under Sheriff
Bates.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

A ten cent concert and pie social
will be given at the Presbyterian
church Friday evening, January
~, to which all are invited.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

: For Sale.-A Heinze Piano, from
the w. W. Kimball Co., in fine con-
dition, will be sold at $4,000. For
further information address Frank
Croft, Iron Junction, Mimi. =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Hon John W. Jochim, formerly
secretary of state of Michigan and
we'll known to many Mesabaites,
died at his home at Ishpen1ingl On
Tuesday of last week: Deceased
was brother of: r. c.. Jochin,
formerly of this city but who, now
resides at Kelsey, and >,auauHclesof
Mrs. c. W. Lundstrom:: He: had re.
sided at Ishpeming for $thirty:fi,Yfe
years. ,c J:T,.... :. =. 70 s s,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Geo. Meyer is now at Virginia. in
charge of the large store of Henry
Hughes & Co. He expects to move
his family there the latter part Of
this month.-Cloquet Pine Knot.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Geo. Myers, of Cloquet, has &C.
cepted position as manager of the
dry goods department at the store
of Henry Hughes & Co.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Mrs. Capt. Sincock went to Duluth
Wednesday to meet her daughter
Miss Tillie Sincock, who has re.
signed her position as teacher a,
Minneapolis to accept of the princi
palship of the Franklin schools.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Judge John NJ. Martin returned
from Duluth, where he attends tc
business before district court. on
Saturday, spending the Sabbath
with his family and friends in the
city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Guy H. Moore, of Negaunee, ar.
rived in the city on Friday last to
accept position as cashier at the
Commodore.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Mrs. Lafayette Bliss left on Wed.
nesday for a three weeks visit al
her former home at Lantorville
Minnesota.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

August: Buboltz, of the Hote
Little Fork at Ashawa, was in tn.
city the first of the week. Mr.. Btu
boltz reports business good at thu
new town this winter, many tran
sients passing to and from the
country to the north.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Frank Hughes has been chosen
to represent the local Retail Gro
GERS Association at the State Con-
vention to be held in St. Paul on
February 18th.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

John Muzzy, foreman for Cook &
Hines at Angora, was down Tues
day for brief visit at home.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-01-27

Col. Benton, of~the legal staff of
the Great Northern system, was in
the city on Tuesday evening, APP
pearing before the city council in
behalf of the proposed extension of
the Great Northern Line into the
city. !:
County Superintendent Gilpin
has during the past week mailed
a. pamphlet of rules governing
teachers examinations to the
trustees and teachers of all dis
tricts under his jurisdiction. The
first examinations for. the year will
be held on February g., 3 and 4, at
Duluth, Virginia.. Hibbing, Tower
and Floodwood.