davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
A. Best SUIT.

Dear Miss Lee: I want suit for best and would
like your advice to what you think would suit mes
is years of age; 3s bust, "a waist; about feet
8k inches tall have blue eyes, light brown hair and
fitting suit made with the long would look wels
Also, what color gloves should get7 Gould you sug-
gest pretty waist for afternoon and evening wear9
Some Of my girl friends have had dresses designed by
you and they lovely, the prettiest seen anywhere
around here, SO know your advice will be good.
II M. O.
Broadcloth in pretty shade Of navy blue will be-
come you exceedingly well. think, however you
will find the long coat rather trying, shorter length
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
A Pussy Waist.

Dear Miss Lee: I have been reading your advice
to others, and thought perhaps you could help
- old but look younger feet inches tall,
weight 1873 pounds. very fair blonde except that
nay eyes deep blue. Now, you tell me, Miss
Lee, how to mako dressy waist for this winter Of
cloth like the sample nclosed9 have three yards Of
the material, which is twenty-nne inches wide an
rather shortwaisted, should like to have it made
as to make me look moro SO. Thanking you In adj
vance for your kindness. a J.
Shell Lake, Wis.
You have chosen the pretty soft blue wisely, -
both color and design will become you. The white
silky stripe will suggest length and the little dash Of
black gives just the necessary character. Being so
light, the material, take it, is required for sePa-
rate waist should form yoke of pintucfs divided
into groups by an inch-wide box pleat coming from
each shoulder, stitched the whole way to the waist
line, and similar box plea down center front, this
one trimmed on both edges with little frl of mar
row ribbon, blue black assy you prefer and little
gilt buttons Bring into white kid belt closed with
gilt buckle, and have full bishop sleeves ending in
deep cuffs formed by the tucking buttoned to the
wrist with band cuffs matching the box Plest down
closing The result will, sure, be entirely salts.
factory. ....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
To Restore Color.

Dear Miss Lee: have delft blue linen suit the
light has faded in the folds; can you tell what
viii restore the colors 1t soiled and want it laun-
dered at the same time. Beth. Is
- j. Is
Ammonia is said to restore the colors to certain
fabrics and if this fails you might try rnsing in
water that has been made very blue, in the ordinary
bluing process. I know that very red piece of
terial boiled and the red water added to the rnsing
water will restore faded pnks that are put thru it,
drying either in the house if out of doors then in
the shade If this will not answer, then think turn
ing the suit will be the only remedy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30

Whenever it is time to put up fresh curtains there
arises the irritating little task of running the small
brass rods thru upper edge curtains If
thimbe is slipped the rough end of tho small
brass rod so much used now for bedroom and bath:
room curtains, the task becomes much easier to per-
form; the thimble keeps the edge from catching Il
every thread Of the hem every hole In the lace.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
A China Silk.

Dear Miss Lee: Will You kindly advise me how
to make dark blue china silk waist to with blue
broadcoth coat and skirt have four yards of silk,
twenty eight inches wide. want the waist to be
pretty yet serviceabe What do you think Of nclosed
designf What would You suggest for the guimpe and
would French knots be pretty the banda IF do
not like my design, will you please suggest ones
M. E. i
The Enclosed design is very pretty but It's becom.
ingness will depend entirely your proportions
short and stout, then it will not be well to cut the
length by adopting the low, round neck. If petite OF
tall and proportionate it will be entirely becoming.
Lingerie is prettier than anything else for guimpe
to be worn with china silk blouse, and should be
eeedngly fine and dainty. French knots will be very
pretty scattered the band, with good effect and
long sleeves in bishop style would answer finished
with little turnover cuffs Of lingerie If you feel this
may not exactly become you, then pintuck soidly to
yoke depth and lay very small square chemisette,
coming down in short square tab center front Of
white chiffon broadc1oth crossed horizontally with
of blue soutache braid outlining the whole with
band Of blue velvet three-fourths of inch wide,
and bringing the fullnes into belt made from strands
Of the velvet brought into pretty buckle. The
sleeves may be long, made rather full and confined by
deep cuffs matching the chemisette You will have to
choose your model and another suggestion, if you
adopt the low neck is to make the band and the cuffs
Of white broadcloth barred with rows Of the braid
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
ELIZABETH LEE AND HER FRIENDS

VII be better; you see afraid the long will
su your especially as your bust is rather large
pretty, ish-looking suit will have skirt laid
double inverted box pats rather far apart stitched
coat s pony or military style, and only semi fitting.
II quite tight fitting you will look stouter than you
really are, and You will not wish this. The trimming
could be black braid, with little white broadclot6
about the neck, edged with few rows of black and
goid soutache, and the closing by means of frogs
htte vest may appear or not desired The sleeves
VIII DC IN the conventional coat style, ending in mar
row cuffs matching the neck finish Dark tan gloves
Will harmonize well with the suit = -,
me SOFT thin, glossy silks make very pretty mex
waists for informal afternoon or evening
Both pale blue and ivory white are nice for young
girls wear, and becoming model will have a. woke
arranged IN groups of pin tucks divided by rows Of
insertion lace, the latter to run to the waist line The
collar Will be of the insertion and, if liked the lace
may be continued, forming small neck empiecement
rms will be unlined, Of course The sleeves will be
W W paffs; confined by band matching the collar
when can give pleasure to young girls e.. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30

as you prefer. A dollar and half should pay for
this and ribbon and pretty tafeather together will
cost about the same have kept the figures as low
.. possible, but All the articles mentioned win be Of
fairly good quality. It could be done cheaper STILL
but these very cheap estimates are really not practical
the goods simply shoddy and would not give
9 small amount of
You wear blue, pink, green, mauve, pale lemon,
brown gray, crimson, white, cream and blue-gray.
Girdles make pretty Christmas gifts, the Powered
ribbons being preferred for them SHRED to strips Of
feather bone In the back and under the arms,
former will be decorated with ladder Of little bows
and the ends closed in the center front under pretty
buckle or rosette very pretty bodice decoration
be made by adding suspenders these supporting,
or not lace or ribbon frills over the sleeve tops.
useful Christmas gift is whiskbroom holder,
and does not involve much work if made with
simple band, the front Of which is large brilliant
and then painted n eoiors, further Heightened by
mock jewels. Another Is made from Scent china
doll. She is pretty dressed and Is then made to sit
down and hold dainty little pincushon in her lap.
Her twin holds tiny powder box and puff SO that,
either one, or the two together make very nice
present. The carriers for long gloves very pretty
too just shirred ribbon over inchwide elastic and
dainty chiffon frills depending from them
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
For a Daughter.

Dear Miss Lee: Will you please advise me in
gard to dress for my daugherq She is Is years old,
feet inches TALL SO bust and &c waist with light
hair and blue eyes would like to get material for
good DRESS think plain colors too old for her,
and I want something stylish. I prefer princess
Dress Mrs. NJ NJ
One Of the soft wooden materials, chalie veining
or popn, with pretty self silky stripe tiny dot,
makes nice best frock for a young girl This would
be compromise between perfectly plain material
and one Of mixed coorings the latter you know
develops into very important looking gown. If the
dress is for general day wear, dark green, navy
pretty brown would be nice. Then for evening she
may choose among the pale pink blue and light green
shades old rose being equally appropriate for day
evening The frock should be tucked vertically
about the waist line, and Of ribbon the color Of
the material would make nice trimming set above
the hem The top would finish with a fiat round yoke
Of good aover lace, three strands Of ribbon forming
straps each shoulder tied into little bows directly
on the shoulder The sleeves could be full end
ing threequarter length in lace cuffs trimmed with
ribbon This will be really pretty girlsh frock
and extremely becoming, tho it might sound little
plain but the to be will be all the better for
not INDUCING in styles too fussy over trimmed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30

with the point d'esprit. Below this could be deep
cuff Of tuckng to match the small yoke and possibly
decorated with little applique the point esprit
might be gathered in to form the cuff, just as
you prefer. This would be lovely waist for evening
or afternoon receptions. The second waist may be
made most effective by covering the yoke with
flat piece of al-over white lace figured net, any
kind will answer, and then, having removed the bias
strip from the outer edge Of yoke cut it into strips
form into miiners' folds and with them trim tho
yoke round and round Outline with twist Of black
velvet tied into corsage bow, and allow the
belt to match. The sleeves should be slashed and
long piece Of the yoke material should be gathered at
the ends and inserted to give the impression of silk
sleeve being slashed to display lace Straps OF
silk may connect the slashed edges If considered
improvement, and the sleeve will be tied to the at
three quarter length with the velvet
In regard to the white china silk waist, you might
remove the applique and wash in gasolene, which
think will restore its color; them taking all the trim
ming cut it up into pieces and the entire yoke
with it, connecting with strands Of pale blue baby
velvet in trelis effect. The lower portion may re-
main it is, be confined with a pale belt.
The sleeves should have the caps removed and the
fullness taken up the arhole SEAM The caps will
make cuffs which should be trimmed with little baby
blue velvet The result Of following these suggestions
should be three smart uptodate waists Running tabs
of braid upwards at intervals from the upper band
Of braid the skirt will give the appearance of
fullness This is the only thing that can suggest,
unless is to insert peats at founce depth each
seam; but unless the material as the skirt is
used the effect is apt to be paehy and you say you
cannot match material If there is any taffeta or
other contrasting material the jacket then the
same may be used for pleats the skirt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-30
Colors for a Baby.

Dear Miss Lee: Will you kindly let me know thru
TIL 9 Journ al what the color is for baby boy
pink or blue7 Il. K
Blue for boy, pink for girl ass s
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

Mademoiselle, how I could take a blow
and let the striker go. ! have an
swered. 1t is the one privilege NJ. de
Berault possesses"
Then" she replied quickly, but al
most in . whisper, IF l were M. de
Eerault. would use it, and never fight
again"
'In that event, Mademoiselle," an
swered cynically. Il should lose my
men friends rs well as my women
friends. Like monseigneur, the cardi-
nal. rule by fear"
She sh uddered. either at the name or
at the idea my words called UP and for
a moment. we stood awkwardly silent
The shadow Of the sundial fell between
US: the garden was still; here and
there leaf futtered slowly down, or
a seed fell. With each instant OF ST.
lence felt the gulf between us growing
wider. felt myself growing harder:
l Knocked al her past, which was so
unlike mine; 1 Knocked at mine ard
called it fate. I was on the point Of
turning from her with a bow-and a
furnace in my breast-when she spoke
"There is late rose lingering there"
she said. slight tremor in her voice
Il cannot reach it. VIII you pluck it
for me, NJ. de Berault."
I obeyed her, my hand trembling. my
face on fire. She took the rose from
me and placed it in the bosom of her
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fneness Of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste OF varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
f1ance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
NOT LOOKING FOR ADVICE.
"Phin" Had His Own Reasons for
Most Peculiar Action.

Some years ago there lived in the
village of Vienna. Me, man by the
name of Phineas Jones, commonly
known at "Phin." Among other faults,
''Phin" had an unfortunate love for
something more fiery than soda water.
On one occasion he had driven to
Augusta. about 20 miles distant, and
during his day in town had imbibed
more than was good either for his
equanimity or his clearness of brain.
Returning at nightfall to the livery
stable where he had put up his outfit,
he undertook to harness his own
horse, to the delight of the stable
boys.
He managed to get the harness on,
after much trouble, but when he un-
dertook to place the horse between
the thills, he led her in with her aston.
ished face toward the dasher. One of
the stable boys, convulsed with laugh
ter, called out:
Here, 'Phln.' hadn't you better turn
your horse 'round?"
''Phin," in no mood to brook inter-
ference, faced the boy with maudlin
dignity, and, steadying himself against
the wagon-wheel. replied. solemnly:
Young man (hic), p'raps you don't
know (hic) which way I'm goin'!"
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Seamen of Mature Age.

Lord Charles Beresford, who has
just been given the highest sea COM
mand in the British navy, with the
rank Of admiral, is In his sixty-first
year. Admiral Bosanquet, who relin-
quishes the particular service squad
ron, is 63, or a year older than any
American officer ON the active list
The new commander of the Mediter-
ranean station, Sir Charles Drury, is
81. Vice Admiral Curzon-H Howe, the
new head Of the Atlantic fleet, is Sc
The chief of the new home feet, Rear
Admira. Bridgman, who is 5S, did not
reach his present rank until he was
IS. Prince Louis of Battenberg. Sec
ond in command of the Mediterranean
squadron, is 81. Farragut was 60
years Of age before he obtained flag
rank and 81 when he fought his great
est battle.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
DlSFlGURlNG SKIN HUMOR.
impossible to Get Employment, as
Face and Body Were Covered with
Sores-Cured by Cutieura.

"Since the year 1894 I have been
troubled with a very bad case of &C.
zema which l have spent hundreds of
dollars trying to cure, and | went to
the hospital, but they failed to cure
me, and it was getting worse all the
time. Five weeks ago my wife bought
a box Of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake of Cuticura Soap, and / am
pleased to say that l am now CON-
pleteIy cured and well. 1t was i'm
possible for me to get employment,
as my face, head and body were COW
cred with it. The eczema first ap-
peared On the top of my head and it
had worked all the way around down
the back of my neck and around to MY
throat, down my body and around the
hips, It itched so l would be obliged
to scratch it, and the flesh was raw.
I am now all we'll, and l will be
pleased to recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to all persons who wish
speedy and permanent cure of skin
diseases" Thomas NJ. Rossiter, 290
Prospect Street, East Orange, h. j.,
Mar 30 1905
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Public School Pupils Best.

Figures concerning the students ma
circulated at Cornell in the last 20
years indicate that AZ per cent have
come from private schools and 58 per
cent. from public schools OF private
school pupils, 153 were dropped after
the first term and Ill from public
schools, and the percentage of failures
among the public school graduates is
much lower than those of private
schools. Consequently, the Cornell
faculty favors Withdrawing the priv
ilege Of admission by certificate from
private schools.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

did not look at him. | saw Captain
Larolle and the lieutenant, and ring
of troopers, and one man. bare armed
teasing out with his fingers the thongs
of a whip. The thongs dripped blood,
and the sight fired the mine. I've
rage | had suppressed when the lieu
tenant bearded me earlier in the alter
noon. the passion with which madem-
oiselle's distress had filled my breast.
at last found vent. | sprang through
the linc of soldiers and striking the
man with the whip 4 buffet blow be-
tween the shoulders, which hurled him
breathless to the ground, | turned on
the leaders. "YOu devils!" l cried.
shame on you' The man is dumb!
tell you, if | had ten men with me,
would sweep you anc your scum ont
of the village with broomsticks. Lay
on another lash" continued reckless.
ly. "and l will! see if you or ths
cardinal be the stronger"
The lieutenant glared at me, his
gray moustache bristling, his eyes al
most starting from his head. Some
VI tIic LIoopSIS fdlO tHSli VIZ
their swords, but no one moved, and
only the captain spoke. Mile
diables." he swore What is all thia
about? Are you mad, Sir?"
Mad or sane!" l cried. still in a
fury. Lay on another lash, and you
shall repent it
w?"
Eyes, you?"
For an instant there was pause Of
astonishment. Then to nv surprise
the captain laughed-laughed loudly
every heroic!" he said. quite magnif-
icent, NJ. le Chevalier-erran ant But you
see, unfortunately. you come too late!"
Too late." | said increduously.
Yes. too late he replied. with
mocking smile And the lieutenant
grinned TOO You see the mar mas
Just confessed We have only been
giving him an extra touch or two, to
impress his memory. and save us ths
trouble OF tying him up again"
ITO Be ContinueA.)
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Bull Was Up to Date.

Good gracious" said the woman
chauffeur, that bull seems awfully
angry, doesn't he?"
ITS your red automobile, ma'am."
explained the farmer.
She flushed and bit her lip.
Il know it Is an old-fashioned 1904
model she murlnured, but who'd
have thought stupid old country bull
would notice that?"
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
A Great Outside Remedy.

Most pains are of local origin-a
"crick" in the back, twinge of rheu
matism, soreness all over arising
from a cold-are all cured by outside
applications. The quickest, safest and
most certain method is Allcock's
Plaster, known the world over as a
universal remedy for pain. They never
fail, they act promptly, they are clean
and cheap. You can go right ahead
with your work while the healing pro-
cess goes on. Sixty years use has
given them a great reputation.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
CHAPTER IX.
CLON.

"You." she cried, in i voice which
pierced me. "You-M. de Berault7 I'M
possibfe!" But, glancing askance at
her-T could not face her-I saw that
the blood had left her cheeks.
Yes, Mademoiselle," l answered. in
q low. voice. "De Barthe was my moth
ger, / took It that I might not be
know that / might again speak to
goo "'ornan and not see her shrink.
Thet Hut why trouble you with all
this' ; continued proudly, rebell,ng
agains her silence. her turned shndl-
Ger Htr sv.rted face. you asked me
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Has Star Worn by Columbus.

1t is not generally known that the
insignia of the Golden Fleece con-
ferred upon the first duke of yelling
bus. and, as a special mark of Spain's
gratitude, this insignia was made
hereditary, SO that the present duke
is the proud possessor of the star
worn by the discoverer Of America.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
New Metal of Much Value.

Alien is the name given to a new
metal which is composed of two parts
of aluminium and one part Of zinc,
writes Consul General Guenther from
Frankfort. 1t is sail to equal cast iron
in strength. but is much more elastic.
Alien is superior because it does not
rust as easily as does iron, and it
takes a high polish. Besides being
very strong, this new metal is capable
Of filling out the most delicate lines
and figures of forms in casting.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

Notwithstanding some recent good
gun records on British warshlps the
admiralty still seems to lack conf.
dence. The plan to make a target Of
the wrecked and abandoned battleship
Montague on Lundy island has been
abandoned, for fear the gunners might
destroy lighthouse that is In the
neighborhood.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Teachers Books Barred,

The New York city board of educa-
ton has decided to prohibit the use Of
all text books prepared by teachers
in the city's employ. This will bar
Comrades Grammar and Borachio's
Song Collection. Only one member
of the board voted against this action.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
HOW'S Ihia2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF CatArrh that cannot be cured by Halrs
Cstarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo O.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney
Tor the last is years, and believe him perfectly hon
oraoie in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his 6rm
WALDING. EINNAN MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggista Toledo O.
hals Catarfh Cure fs taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surface, Of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by ali Druggists
Take Ha!rs Family Pill. for constipation
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

With q smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can laundg your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Come to Conaressman's Idea.

Some years ago Lemuel Ely Quigg,
than a congressman, expressed the
opinion that the police commissioner
Of New York city should be ''an in
telligent despot" The idea was ridi-
culed then, but Mr.. Quigg derives
some satisfaction from the knowledge
that the grand jury Of New York coun-
ty has made a recommendation ap-
preaching somewhat closely to his
view. The commissioner, says the
jury, should hold office for at least ten
years and should be removable only
upon proof of charges which he has
had opportunity to meet.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

Think on this doctrine-that reason
ing beings were created for one an
others sake; that to be patient is
branch of justice, and that men sin
without intending it.-Marcus Azure
Illus.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

ANY man who tries to dodge his
taxes has no business to banker for
fame.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Writer on South America.

Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright. who
has travelled more in South American
republics and written more about them
than any other woman in the world,
has sailed for London. whence she
sails to Rio Janeiro, Brazil. She goes
under an engagement by the Brazilian
government to continue her work on a
history of the Brazilian republic. She
has written histories of the Bolivian
republic, Chile and Peru and is also
preparing a book upon Argentina.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

A woman has but little use for .
man who thinks he 10 the whole
thing.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26
Cheap Sterjiizatjoi,

Tests made in France Indicate that
water can be sterilized win ozone at
the cost of about a cent and a half
for every one thousand gallons, when
the process Is carried u on . large
scale.
Potosi journal., 1906-12-26

To offend we should alwIys be un-
willing and the inclination to lose q
friend rather than joke wuld be far
from us.-Quintilian.