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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

pale shades sulphur color and golden The plated
and circular skirts will both become You, and, unless
the material is exceedingly firm the former is the
better model Trim the bottom with folds Of the
goods with braid matching the material The pony
coat will the hips and be trimmed with braid
strappings as you have chosen for the skirt, and
have coat sleeves ending in small velvet cuffs strapped
in with braid, the small fiat collar matching.
AS general utility gown this is exceedingly
good model and the mixtures Of checks will be the
better choice as to material, not showing
tear as do the plain goods However for better
should prefer soft gray golden brown in plain
materials the corselet skirt gathered to fit the figure
and trimmed with self folds in graduated widths from
the knees to the hem. The blouse will be Of cream
lace net lingerie, and the boero arranged lower
and front edges to simulate triple coat by cutting
the bolero very much too small then frightening and
also widening the fronts by of two overlapping
folds, the tiny coat OVERLAPPING these two suggesting
q triple affair. Each should be piped edged
with knife plated taffeta frin. Have fat collar
of lace and full puff sleeves to elbow ending in triple
turnback cuffs matching the body of the coat, small
lace ones turning back over these, and wear tan
gray gloves chosen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

Accepting this presentation Of the situation In
the main true to fact but modify the opening
statement Of this bit Of talk that have less
public spirit with than they have in other lands.
The difference Is that assumes what may be
deemed the practical side instead Of the theoretical
Our public-spirited women see something wrong and
try to set it right; they accustomed to WELD a
broom and buster indoors and occasion they have
contempt for scrubbing brush. They pounce upon
DIRT where they it, and loathe crime and graft Of
every Sort and ready to sweep and it out Of
their domains One Of these days they may add to this
velier interest in partizan politics. the day
dawns when women permitted to their infu-
In amending home questions such railroad
and the tariff and the collection Of customs
sanguine enough to think that they will help their
husbands and brothers to ways and modes in which
there shall be less friction and courtesy and
sense. -. M ..4=F.
Not being an advocate Of universal suffrage, I do
not profess to point out the in which this pos
sible improvement is to be brought about, but then
logic is not the strongest feature of my sex
. In direction women are leavening public SEN
tment to purpose and that is in protest against
food adulteration There is peril Of lurking poison
deprayed Bread degenerate spices, spurious canned
goods, and the like, coming they do the family
table and slowly swiftly sappng the fountains Of
health and life. In no way can woman evince true
public spirit better than by refusing to buy or use
tainted foods and in uniting her sisters everywhere in
a crusade against them. 5E
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
A White Serge

Dear Miss Lee: Would you kindly advise me how
to Ike white serge suit that would do for
hc*-"2is in the fall and also next spring. I am on
the stage and have to plan ahead measure feet
inchc waist "a inches hips 20 inches, bust 3d. Gould
the coat be a long empire, would that make mo
look shorter9 I Is years old I have fairly light
hair with slight red tinge full face, blue eyes, clear
complexion except for moles and inclined to be PALE
What colors suit me, is green advisable9 AS t am
travelling would you kindly reply at your earliest
convenience. -Charlotte
box model made quite long Is the better for
developing serge, the empire styles calling rather for
fine cloths The latter models will not make you look
shorter, but will well become petite figure. The
each stitched down well below the hips is good for
serge, the only finish deep hem the bottom.
in box shape fitting the shoulders but quite full as to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
Styles for Two Gowns.

Dear Miss Lee: Will you please tell stylish
and becoming way to make black silk tafeta and
white linen dress7 Have material enough for jacket
with each suit. I am 8 feet inches in height, 26
waist, SO bust Would killed skirt make me look too
stout9 The dresses must do duty for all occasions.
Would like answer in next Sundays Journal.
North Dakota. Alice.
Under the circumstances my advice would be in
regard to the taffeta to have accordion plated
portion Of bodice and the puff elbow sleeves similarly
plated Take the bodice into square plain yoke Of
the taffeta appiqued with motifs Of black silk and
chiffon the yoke not much deeper than q wide band
and finish the sleeves with cuffs to match to which
added lingerie cuffs. The dress will be with
ivory lace, pale blue, cream, preferred
This suggests handsome toilet for evening, best
afternoon, calling church wear, the smart little
Elton providing change worn with the skirt
lingerie blouse. ->-.s r. ST. ~.
The linen, too, should be made to do double duty,
SO advise fairly full skirt the top laid in side
plas turning In opposite directions to simulate box
pleats. The bottom is finished with hem, showing
three oneinch strappngs above. Make pointed
yoke the waist Of the material laid on quite plain
outlining it and trimming above with English en-
broidery insertion. The lower portion is plated to
the yoke to match the skirt plaits. The full three
quarter sleeves will end in cuffs of the linen and
broidery and the finish will be embroidered stock
and belt, in white white stitching dainty color
This will be smart for morning outing wear while
the skirt and lingerie blouse constitutes dainty.
house toilet for afternoons. The taffeta coat and
becoming hat with the linen skirt, and lingerie
waist suggests a dressy toilet for calling, while
pony coat Of linen with it's own skirt will be
exceedingly smart for general wear. The pony coat
is short made with coat sleeves and the closing double
or sngle-breasted preferred. The pretty lowered
ribbons make the most attractive added collars and
cuffs for these linen suits.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
New Bracelets and Chains.

Among bracelets the fashion Of the moment is for
the chain bracelet set with jewels alternating with
carved links Of Roman gold The jewels used are Of
all sorts and colors but the turquoise used in this
fashion has been rather reegated to the back shelf
in fashionable shops, it has been too popular to
be longer desirable. tendency is noted to get away
from the barbarc spashing color effects Of the opaque
jewels and back to the less colored stones
which have not been SO fashionable. Garnet brace
lets well chains extremely fashionable Need
less to say that ruby bracelets most highly es-
teemed. Rather pale ovines also most fashion,
able for bracelets. Turquoses made up in
solid strings for bracelets, rather small and deeply
set in pale, plain gold nms. There also chain
bracelets. II
Among the necklaces the newest designs show
locket effects. These chains worn short and have
If not pendant, broad ornamental network across
the front. AS in the bracelets, garnets highly
popular Jet necklaces and small baroque pearls are
attractive. The necklaces do not seem SO snowy as
they have been. They delicate and show
finer workmanship.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
ny Margaret e. sangstsn
Copyright, 1905, by Joseph b. Bowles.

THE public, spirit Of women in this country is
: evidenced in manner rather different from
tries In England, for instance, Intelligent women
intensely interested in their government and in
everything that the national politics. Ex-
cept in the heated months that with us preoede tho
presidential election, know little and less
about the machinery of state and national politics.
taking merely perfunctory interest in legislative
bodies, and holding themselves aloof from matters
discussed therein
It is not uncommon to meet a woman Of moro than
ordinary culture who does not happen to know who
is the governor Of her state, and who Is the repre-
sentative at the state capitol Of her home district
She Is that there is somebody who represents
her section in the senate and assembly, but she has
taken the trouble to acquant herself with his
name. As for knowing what the preponderance of
sentiment in the legislative bodies nearest her may
be, she is profoundly ignorant and altogether ndif
ferent
In party politics she is apt with very languid en-
thusiasm to endorse the views Of the family
Should she visit Washington part of morning would
the house the dignfed demeanor usual in the
senate chamber. But this would be to her simply
portion Of the show and unless she had a personal
reason for talking with her congressman she would
not recognize him on the avenue. 49,.
Public spirit is at low ebb in the great majority
Of in this broad land, far its manifesta-
ton has to do with he ballot box and what the ballot
box stands for. Our the losers here; they
grow without due appreciation Of their privileges
poor omen for the future Unless wives and mothers
are patriotic from principle, they will not infuse
patriotism into the current Of home life. l.. @<
j. i. !. %s.1. ,...
Women not, however, altogether deficient in
public spirit as it includes practical phrases;
BE- styled town housekeeping When YOU visit A
particularly attractive village town, where the
fences in good repair where fences being obso
tlete, lawns separated only by driveways; when
there is absence Of loose papers and rubbish on
the streets and things in general tidied up, you
may be that women have bestirred themselves
- +ho%l M11rJo offairc
In contrast to the larger affairs of the county or
state. The attention to detail and careful
economy that make notable in the thrifty
management of home, make her prudent and vgilant
in managing town. She abhors dirt and confusion,
and has preference for places that welgroomed,
well painted, and in fine array and nice order.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

you for advice. Please tell me what to dof I
feet tall very fachesed and little dshouldered
Also please tell what kind Of material to get for
spring and summer overcoa for boy Of years, and
the incest way to make it, Mrs. O..
Balfour, n D.
The empire style will become you If you keep the
yoke extremely short, because the funess sprnging
from it in the back will disguise the round-shoulder
effect and similar fitness in the front will suggest
would the silk cut to develop coat made with one
plait down the back in Vatican effect stitched as
far as the shoulder blades, then pressed and allowed
to fareP The fronts may have a small square yoke,
suggested by covering with motifs passementerie
about the neck one plat each side front closing,
springng from the short yoke This fiat effect above,
and the fulness about and below the bust should be
becoming. Then full sleeves may be gathered. into
band cuffs matching the yoke, the whole effect being
that Of handsome garment. *.~s1
A good choice to material for making a coat
for your small son, would be checked mohar, brown
and white, blue and white, black and white, pre-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
A Most Refined Gown.

Dear Madam: Enclosed Is sample Of dress goods
wish to make up for church and afternoon calling
40 years Of age, dark brown hair and eyes, good
complexion, 39-inch bust 27inch waist 40-inch hip;
skirt length A inches I have seven yards Of goods
46 inches wide I think T want to make shirtwaist
suit How would you make it7 Do you think it
would be pretty trimmed with green braid OF velvet,
would you like it better with back7 There is not
much to get here in this small town. Mrs. B.
Barndon, MINI. ~ &c. ri '-
The sample Of soft goods in pepper and salt win
make up into most refined looking gown. I should
have fourgored skirt with double inverted box
plait down both front and back and single inverted
box plat each hip. These should be stitched
down the hips half way to the knees, then be
well pressed to the hem, the bottom being trimmed
with bias fold Of the goods strapped in with dark
gray black fibre braid, ending in motif at tho
plaits in front. @.sa@ l.. ...
Lay the shoulders Of the waist in side paits taper
ing to the waist ne then add square yoke Of velvet
emerald green, rich deep gapphire blue, cardinal
black preferred bringing down in broad tab in
the front. Outline this with the BRAID in narrower
width than that trimming the skirt arranged in
simple loop you GO, and then either cut out the
neck slightly round for with dainty chemsette
or wear handsome lace stock. Allow the belt to
match the yoke and have full sleeves laid in inverted
box plaits to form deep cuffs ending quarter or
full length and finished with velvet cuffs
Sew in dainty frills Of lace edging and your gown
will be as handsome and becoming as possible.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

skirts Wide strappngs Of the cloth from the
waist line back to below the waist line front and
held there by large pearl buttons The straps in tho
back connected by buttoned strap at the waist
line. Huge pockets with tabled and buttoned flaps
appear both fronts and the loose coat sleeves end
in large cuffs tabled to match It closes under fly
and the neck is finished with man's collar and
All edges beautifully stitched with white
silk, and this constitutes the Sole trimming.
Your becoming colors are black white, Alice and
cadet blues pale and dark green lemon mauve purple
dark brown, navy blue, gray, especially dove, and
yellow. -~@.- 9s-. tz. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

T INFANTS long slips and dresses are shown in
great variety of designs in the new spring offer
H ings of the shops. There are round square and
pointed Jokes, simulated Jokes and half Jokes made
with tucks. At the good shops for children these
dresses to be had for prices ranging from 80
for the simplest little garment made by machine to
fabulous prices for fine linen and batise frocks made
by hand and covered with exquisite embroidery These
marvellous little garments however, are meant for
christening robes and similar festive occasions But
many mothers insist having all their children's
clothes hand made and when it is impossible to make
them for oneself the handmade frocks may now be
bought in the shops at quite reasonable rates. Those
having plain hemmed skirt and neck finished with
tucks and little lace fr to be bought for con-
sderably less than 49, and made entirely by hand
One very pretty model, made Of French nainsook,
has plain yoke, embroidered with little vine and
edged with two bands of lace insertion There are
groups Of five fine tucks either side Of the yoke.
The skirt has band Of feather stitching and hem
stitched rule edged with lace and the sleeves and
neck finished with feather stitching and lace This
garment, neatly made by hand, may be bought for
$780, The actual cost of material would be not more
than 49,
Another very attractive French nainsook dress has
yoke which goes entirely the upper part of
the garment, extending to the armholes The bottom
of the yoke is in straight lines from the armholes
for a short distance, when it rounds downward into
yoke and beneath this there is border of fine bead
ing. The neck has Of beading and frill of
lace, and the skirt has also band of beading and
hemstitched ruffle edged with lace
Another very popular fashion is to form yoke
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
A Summer Gown.

IT, EAR MISS LEE: I will come to you once more
Il y for advice as received 50 much help from you
4~ the first time I will enclose sample which
[ hope you plan for me. The young lady is 80
years of age with brown eyes and almost black hair
round face with fairly good complexion Her skin
would be clear If it not for freckles. She has
34inch bust % waist, SO hip, is quite long WASTED
5 feet inches in height, weighs 12o pounds. And
now will you kindly tell me what to get for summer
gown? I would like something could wear for most
everything. I am feet inches tall, weight about
115 pounds with oval face dark brown hair and hazel
eyes, 34inch bust 24inch waist measure, Sc hip, look
well for my size, but have saow complexion.
20 years Of age. Thanking you in advance for your
kindness. "A. B.
I James, 8. D.
The sheer black eolenne with It's satin sesd spot
is extremely pretty and will require little trimming
should make 1t up in Princesse effect that is with
but joined at the waist line by band Of lace. The
plastron reaches from the shoulders to the hem, is
tapered to the waist line, then increases In width
1t descends Pntuck the plastron at the waist line
upwards for q few inches and downwards to knee
depth and outline 1t with band Of black lace. Pin
tuck fairly full skirt inches into the belt and
take the lower edge Of bodice in In the way
joining with rather narrow band Of lace. Pntuck
the shoulders for few inches outside Of the pastron
and in square the neck inside the lastron
for wear with chemisette Of lingerie or Of dainty
printed chiffon shirred Another suggestion IL ivory
lace Alice blue but it is imperative that some
kind OF relief be provided about the face Have tho
sleeves In two puRs, divided by shirring, ending in
lace band cuffs at elbow or three-quarser length.
In your case, my advice would be three
piece suit and In regard to materials Crepe de chine
checked plain voile eoenne and lightweight pana-
The plain solid colors would the more desira-
BILE for aaround gown If 1t must do duty for
ing ALSO AS to COLOR navy blue golden brown and
the blues the cadet Alice shades viii become
you. Have fairly full skirt plated down the front
and gathered tucked the hips the lower edge
finished with folds Of the goods The bodice is full
baby style, lower portion confined by shirred taeta
belt the color Of the cloth, and added to yoke Of
cream allover lace trimmed round and round with
folds Of the tafeta. Puff sleeves gathered to form
cuffs with lace faring cuffs added suggests q very
sweet frock, and suitable alike for day and
ming
Have little coat Of the gown material for wear
over lingerie blouse, tucked the shoulders back
and front, taperng to the waist line and finished all
around with band Of the goods edged with taffeta
fril lined with Of ivory lace. Puff sleeves
will end at elbow in the fussiest Of cuffs, your meas
urements allowing Your adopting any preferred model
Am glad my former suggestions helpful.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
For Mother and Son.

Dear Madam: have five yards Of black peau de
sole which wish to make up into long coat for
summer. I had decided coat with fulness from
the shoulders by having two large plaits either
shoulder in front and back but now, since got the
pattern, I find the material is not enough to allow
me to make 1t that way as wanted 1t seven-eghth
length have been thinking of the empire style, but
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
Answers Mixed.

Will Mrs H. R. kindly return the answer she re-
ceived by mail to The Journal office and receive the
correct to her letter which inadvertently
another correspondent The pages will prob
ably number 8, 4, then ID.
r. will retain Mrs. Lendes letter and sample SO
that should H R. fail to respond will reply again
to Mrs. L. E. Lee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

The Popularity and Value Of Elizabeth Lees Advice Women
About What Wear Are Proved by the Correspondence Itself

ferred The model kind Of REFER box, made to fit
the shoulders but ample to skirt part and made to
close doublebreasted. Coat sleeves must be used,
and the trimming just collar and cuffs Of white CLOTH
the dark shade in the good, wished, edged with
little braid. The result will be decidedly smart
and useful coat aording perfect protection yet light
of weight, cool and dust resisting. ,s#
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

A town in which committee Of women supervises
the little parks and bits of and the chdrens
Fairgrounds Is apt to have goodly show of flowers
In summer and to be kept free from ice and sush in
winter Women are willing to spend themselves and
take time and pains to keep the borough the ham
let the city ward where they reside in shape of
which they are not ashamed.
In many cities there health protective associa-
tions maintained by capable and efficient women who
descend to various minute supervisors raise the
health rate of the entire community. These supervis
ions relate to garbage and it's removal promptly from
housenod TO the islnfecton Of premises where there
have been contag diseases, in which effort they
support and supplement local boards of health and to
the sanitary condition Of the more crowded quarters
of the town. Not infrequenty such associations rem
der themselves unpopular by the radical character Of
their methods, and by their determination to invoke
legal remedies when people refuse keep their homes
and surroundings decent Altho the members may
occasionally be overenergetic and occasionally may
seem to be interfering beyond their province yet they
90 vast amount Of good, and they are only extend
ing the sphere Of the home mother and mistress to
the wider sphere Of the citizen. ...+ *t =. ~
i + s. @:M~
Women show public spirit, too, in movements for
reform. ~. - 49, WIFE,
Wherever there is established a wide-awake and
active Is club, there is instant sympathy with
movements for reform These may the comfort
OF operatives In factories and Of saleswomen in
partment stores they may be directed toward the
dmnution Of saloons the prohibition Of the sale
of cgarets to minors Of improper literature to any
one; they may inaugurate national movement in
favor Of tricter marriage laws for the adjustment
Of what seems to many the browning barbarity
Of the age capital punishment
Women have already concerned themselves thru
clubs in endeavors to improve the condition Of child
aborers and the bitter cry Of the children dwarfed
and stunted by long hours Of hard toll touches chord
in their hearts that instantly responds
Women serving school boards bring into the
schoolroom the mothery and sisterly elements some
neighborhoods they have done away with desks that
too high too low for the comfort of pupils
they have embelshed schoolrooms with treasures Of
art and have done very much for the betterment Of
light and ventilation fighting also with success
the overcrowdn that is the bane Of the public school
in sections Of the larger cities.
They have likewise introduced vital reforms in the
management Of prisons, and have separated induced
ened criminals. In jas and houses Of detention
thru the efforts Of women schools have been organized
where boys and girls unfortunately arrested and held
for trial may be daily taught.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

In Siam the number Of rooms in house, Of win
dows doors in room, of rungs ladder,
must always be odd. Even numbers considered
unlucky.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

should choose one Of the shadow plaids in
skirt and pony coat style if for general wear, while
would be appropriate made up in princesse or
corseet skirt style to be with fancy Elton or
bolero. You can wear ivory, yellow, pale, sapphire
and navy blues Alice, cadet and electric blues gray
tan, fawn, golden brown, coral and salmon pink in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
A Spring Suit.

Dear Miss Lee: Would you kindly advise me thru
The Journal as to what would be pretty and ap-
propriate and yet inexpensive for spring suite I
am feet inches tall weight $50 pounds square
full hips, my hair is black, my eyes dark blue, my
face is full, my complexion is clear dark my lips
and cheeks red, and am 81 years Of age Please
give suggestions. ,%-.. allegro G..