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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Length of Skirts.

Dear Madam: I girl of IA and do not know
how long to my skirts. I feet inches
tall, hip measure, 3s inches waist, 20 inches bust
"a inches; weigh over 125 pounds, have light
plexion, brown hair, and eyes that change in shades
Of light blue and gray Please tell me also what
colors will become me as I have clear complexion
Minneapolis L. L.
You quite tall for your age and 50 should
wear your skirts to your shoe tops.
I imagine you to be fair brunette, and will
look especially well in shades Of blue and shades Of
gray. Golden brown and golden tan will become
you, also the pinks the coral and shell tnts For
evening silver blue, silver gray, and pale
yellow alike good rich deep red is also often
becoming, but delicate shades should always be chosen
in preference to vivid colors.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Colors for a Girl.

/ My Dear Miss Lee: Could you tell me what colors
a girl that has red (not fery) hair and
freckles7 Also person having red hair and salow
complexion9 And do you mind telling me what colors
and trimmings should be combined with enclosed
samples R. NJ.
! Gardner, N D.
e All three Of the samples enclosed will become
tperson whose hair ncnes to red The gray canvas is
the BEST and the next best is the brown and white
snowflake The brown check should trim with cream.
If for quite young girl this sample would make up
well gumpe frock with white belt, the guimpe
TO be Of lingerie just tucked white lawn. Ecru lace
and green silk velvet will be the best combination
for trimming the grayish canvas cream lace with
brown tafeta ribbon in developing the snowflake.
Becoming colors are black, milk white, all shades
Of green, also Alice blue, not pale blue and navy
blue, dark brown, yellow browns, pale and dark
green, pale lemon, mauve and purple
Your sallowness is only temporary, I fancy, be-
redhaired people usually have such fair pure
skin; should try remedy for the salow
complexion.
You all the colors enumerated above with
the exception of green's, mauves and puppies.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

Elizabeth Lee Answers Questions of Journal Readers About What
WearNote the Special Announcement Printed This Page

with long sleeves. How would you advise to make
the waist to trim it down front and to be closed
in front little to sideq Or shall have it
plain9 How shall I made white and pink dimity
for my daughter7 She is very stout, feet inches
TALL bust &c. waist &c. hip 49, skirt length 20 inches
light hair age Is years What style dress do you ad
wise for stout girls of her ages What length skirts
I would be very thankful for any advice and sug-
gestions you may offer for stout women and girls.
"A Constant Reader.
You are certainly adopting the most becoming col
ors, except that gray is apt to make stout figure
appear even Dark brown dark red is
better than gray, and, of course, light coors pale
blue, pale green and mauve may be used in small
quantities trimmings, and be found becoming to
you. Belts should always match the gown, and
bodice and skirt Of color should be preferred to
separate garments Of different colors. Trimming
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

pire effect has the yoke entirely hidden by large
round collar Of pintucked tafeta, edged with rufle
of black taffeta eyeet embroidery The full sleeves
are pintucked to form cuffs which end in scant rues
ing and will become slight and medium figures while
the short square yoke entirely covered with appques
of passementere then extending down the front edges
is equally good for those whose shoulders do not
qure extra breadth. The full sleeves are gathered
in at threequarter length faring back cuffs trimmed
with passementerie being the finish When streamers
employed bias strips of the taffeta hemmed
newer than ribbons for the purpose.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
\ A Shirtwaist Suit.

EAR MISS LEE-I maiden of 30 Of the
a \ brunette type; my height is feet, inches;
-A> bust measure "a, waist "a, hip 40. want to
get light wooen shrtwaist suit, suitable for travel
Ing but in doubt to what color should be ana
how to make it. What style of hat will be most be-
comingq -Ahn'
Flandrau, S. D.
The mixed grays will become you, and the mohairs
are especially good shrtwaist suits meeting your
reouirements If cloth is chosen think it will give
better service if made up in skirt and pony or Elton
coat STYLE You see wooden waist is apt to be rather
warm and so lingerie blouse is donned with the
skirt about half the time, the consequence being that
while the bodice perfectly good the skirt shabby
and q wooden waist, every one knows, is useless
unless of some plain color that may be worn WITH
other than it's skirt The mohairs are cooler and
make I'D admirably into shirtwaist suits. These, too
come in all kinds Of delightful checks, stripes and mix
lures so that there is quite wide choice Under the
circumstances pleated skirt is best, either box or
deep hem being the finish, strappings not forming
trimming above.
The waist pleated the shoulders to match cut
out in slight round, for with chemisettes Is
most useful and smart style. When very warm, the
thinnest kind Of chemisette may be worn, while for
cooler days, pastron Of the gown material may be
provided, and worn with a neat white stock. The
Sleeves will bishop, brought into deep cuffs Braid
sefstrappng makes the best trimming whether for
the light woolens for mohairs.
don't think any hats quite so useful as those
of Tuscan or burnt straw. Whether simply trimmed
with black or colored ribbon made more elaborate
with tips and flowers, according to needs, they Ger
!tainly possess an air Of refinement all their own.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
An Altered Suit.

Dear Madam: I shall be grateful if you will tell
me what colors are most becoming to me. am %
years Of age, feet ~ inches in height, dark brown
hair blue eyes, clear complexion, a little inclined to
be dark, with slight color. have brown silk skirt
and jacket nineteen cores in skirt stitched to knee
depth, tucked jacket blouse front and back collar
less, revers to waist line, wide peplum. Could I
have the suit altered for present wear7 Bust 80,
waist a. long-waisted, slender. M. J.
Russell, N D.
fancy you belong to the fair brunette type. All
shades of blue and all shades Of gray will become you
also tan, fawn, golden brown, faint pinks in rose
coral and salmon shades, pale yellow, cream, ivory
and old A rich deep crimson will suit you but
reds generally should be approached wary and never
trim red with lace, as is often seen. In the
choose delicate colors and combinations rather than
vivid startling effects that will overpower their own
fair and dainty coloring ..-
to you, fear I take it that there is tuck on each
gore stitched to knee DEPTH if this is So should re-
lease them and gather into the belt pintuck over
the hips, anything to give effect of fulness IF
the stitching marks show, take up the tiniest pin
tucks (ike cord almos) and conceal the needle
holes This will be two tiny tucks each seam the
additional funess will be disposed of at the belt.
Remove the peplum from the jacket and cut the
latter off in short Elton style displaying wide
belt Of checked silk in browns and creams with Or
without dash of blue The long revers, too have
been mistake, I fancy, so I should remove them,
and trim the coarless neck with deep collar made
from the peplum) edging with = knife plated frin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Suggestions Wanted.

Dear Madam: Enclosed is sample of goods of
which have fifteen yards, would you kindly suggest
a pretty way to make it ups Do you think the color
will be becoming9 I have dark skin with some
color, gray green eyes and very dark hair feet
4, weight about $50 pounds bust SO inches, waist %
and hip AZ. Also have twelve yards Of black silk
for coat thought Of making it in empire STYLE
What would be real pretty for trimmng9 Would be
real thankful for any suggestions you may make.
Minneapolis. Mrs. B. W.
The sample of tan soft goods is delightful, and,
seeing that you possess color in cheeks you should
find the shade becoming princesse frock should be
very becoming to you gathered pintucked to fit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Wardrobe HELPS.

My Dear Miss Lees I have just read your letter
to the puzzled school teacher and wondered if you
could give me any inspiration. Speaking Of touching
up readymade clothes, have just bought blue silk
shirtwast suit without considering it's place in my
wardrobe. It is little brighter than navy blue and
made with tucked yoke in waist and skirt very plain
with two of small crocheted buttons down the
front of the waist. The sleeves plain lego mutton.
I have made it little smaller to fit me and took
tuck by hand the hem but it does not look dressy
yet and lacks style. made girdle Of the silk, but
can devise no neck finishing, as / do not look well
with stock I am feet inches, waist "a, bust 3d.
light brown hair and eyes and almost olive complexion
I almost any dull shade, but do not look
especially well with white next my face. To wear
with this have three quarter length empire coat
of caret coored broadcoth and hat to match Of horse
hair with pink around brm. It is last year g
pattern hat, flat, with bands all around and but
de chine made two three years ago Of shade
coat, but hardly see how I it. It is made
with full skirt tucked into yoke round yoke in waist
and sleeves tucked at top. With it heavy
lace collar. I will not impose further your
good nature, but could ask much advice. Am
about 20 and would like advice how to do my
hair. May ask advice twice in succession?
Michigan. Country Subscriber.
Seeing that the broadcloth coat will soon be too
warm how would you like to trim the blue skirt with
smart little Eton also Of the voile to be over
lingerie blouse the street, reservng the waist for
house wear7 Surprising it is possible to match the
shade Of the silk in voile of course. This would
make extremely smart ssuit for warmer weather.
Failing this meeting your approval take fibre braid,
the color of the gown, and outline the yoke the
waist in loop you 60, taking it down to the waist
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

of the checked silk, which will continue (the fril)
down front and lower edges And if the peplum will
provide second tiny frill add that also, as the
fussier the becoming
The sleeves will probably require turning upside
down and should end at elbow in fussy cuffs.
Following these suggestions the result will be
decidedly smart up-to-date suit. very pretty cuff
for a coat finish is faring back entirely covered
with tiny Knife plated frills turning backwards over
each other, other finish except the long gloves.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
Mother and DAUGHTER.

Dear Miss Lee: I a regular reader Of your
columns and enjoy them very much. I now desire
ito ask few questions am very stout. What style
dress and colors do you advise for stout ladiesq What
colors can I wear9 I wear black, white, gray, and
navy most. I am feet inches tall, bust 49, waist
white shirtwast suit Of enclosed sampled It is of
wash material. I want it plain, but becoming, and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20

bing impossible describe. This extraordinary
state of things is DUE believe to the fact that
ants of this nation unreliable creatures and only
delnquencies in accomplishing stoic-ike silence. But
on the approach Of spring there comes retributon!
Thru the means Of unwritten law and an involate
custom these Servants compelled to do thoroy that
which they neglect equally thoroly the remaining part
of the year.
Shoi-Ki-To me this is, indeed, strange news There
is in store for some. fear period of great dscom
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICE

The requests Of a I readers for advice
from Elizabeth Lee about what to wear, have be-
come SO numerous that 1t Is Impossible to publish
all Of the answers In the Sunday Women's Sec
ton. The department In this section Will continue
as heretofore, but letters and replies VIII %
printed each day the last page of h 9 Jour r
nal. Yours may be there. Watch for It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-21
NeRisk She Took
ss-.-.l-'s-'l--g-.--i--ss.'ss

TOriginail
Miss Brereton was very excellent
type Of the new woman say an ex-
cellent type, for Miss Brereton was
simply educated and energetic with
out being mannish
Miss BreEeton, who was an orphan
and possessed OF means in her own
right, having been graduated at col
lege, concluded 10 complete her edu-
cation by seeing something Of the
world One day she returned to New
York and had under her protection a
young Indian woman dressed la the
costume she had worn In her native
land. The woman attracted great
deal of attention, and the immigration
commissioners asked many questions,
none Of which Miss Brereton answer
ed for her charge except that she
would guarantee that the woman
should not become care to the Amer
lean people Since this promise full
filed the law there was nothing to
be done but pass the Indian Every
body believed there was story in
the case, and there was II is this
In little seaport town In Ipdia OPP
posite a house In which Miss Brereton
was living man died. When Miss
Brereton learned that he was an old
man and had left young wife, who.
according to the custom Of the country,
was expected to immediate herself on
her husband's funeral pyre. all the an
tagonism of an advanced American wo-
! man living in the foremost files of
time rose up against this tragic in
justice done to one Of her sex. She
stood at her window watching the
preparations in the house opposite, her
wrath boiling and bubbling
From this excited condition she grad
ually curbed herself Then she gath
cred her wits. and instead of putting
her neck ip a halter openly put II there
with a canning she had never suspected
possible Ia herself. she sent for an
Indian costume put 1t on and, bronz-
Ing her face and hands, went across the
street and asked to be permitted to
dress the hair of the widow for the
sacrifice. Contrary to her expectation.
she had no trouble in gaining access
and found a young girl of twenty sit
ting with her hands folded, a picture Of
dependency.
How Miss Brereton made herself
known to the young widow, how she
found bits of opportunity TO give her
plan and persuade her to adopt 1t,
would make very long story. The
widow had hope in it for herself but
none for her preseryer AT last Miss
Brereton carried her point and that
night visited the widow again Near
midnight the frst part Of the plan was
carried out. The widow as Miss Brere-
ton went to Miss Brereton's apart
ments; Miss Brereton remained to be
sacrificed.
Miss Brereton had mt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-21
A NERVOUS WRECK
DR.. WILLIAMS FINK PILLS SAVED
MRS. GREEN'S LIFE.
She Gained rs Pounds in Weight and
Can Now Walk and Work.

Can Now Walk and Work.
General debility is a term that covers
multitude of cases where there is no
acute disease, yet the patient continues
to lose strength and the Doctors medi.
cines have no apparent effect This is
the decline that leads to death if means
are not found to check it. Iii great
majority OF cases Or. Williams Pink
Pills viii check il and restore health and
strength because they actually make new
blood aud 50 send renewed vitality 10
every organ and tissue of the body.
Mrs. s. A. Green, whose address is
Box 20, Il. +. d. No 4. Franklin, Ga,
says "For three and half years
suffered with weakness and nervous.
ness. complicated with stomach trouble.
AT times was confined 10 my bed for
periods ranging from three weeks to two
months and was under the physician
care most of the time for three years.
do not know the cause of my trouble but
] was Frustrated with weakness and, al.
though took great deal Of medicine,
nothing seemed TO give me strength AT
times my stomach hurt me something
fearful and my head often troubled me.
/ was sleepless aud what sleep | did get
did not refresh me-
when begun taking DR. Williams
Pink Pills, / weighed but i04 pounds.
! knew was so bad tint few doses
would not cure me mud had patience.
Soon the pills began 20 give ME strength,
my blood got in better condition. could
sleepwell atnightand help some with the
homework. Now weigh 1880 poundsand
think nothing Of walking half q mile.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have done won
ders for me and the neighbors all know
this statement is trne
DIR Williams Pink Pfllsactuallv make
new blood That is all they do, but they
doit we'll They don tact on the bowels
They won't cure any disease TINT IS not
caused bybad blood They cure anemia,
rheumatism. headaches and many forms
Of weakness IN the most direct manner
aud, as the nerves depend the blood
FOR lourishnent, they strike 1T tho root
Of such diseases as neuralgia, sciaticu.
partial paralysis aud have been used
with the greatest benefit, even ia cases
Of locnmpiOr afaaia,
DR. Williams Pink Pills are so!d bynn
druggists, or will be sent hy mail. nost.
paid, on receiptof price. 80 cents per bsx.
siy boxes 80, by the DR. Williams Med
icinc Co, Schenectady, MY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-21
no MEET I'M MIDDLEBURY.
72d Annual Convention Of Delta Epsilon
Fraternity.


The 72d annual convention Of the
Delta Epsilon fraternity will take place
at Middlebnry, VT, October "a to Ell.
Delegates from 80 colleges and 80 alum
nj societies viii attend as guests Of the
Middlebury college chapter, and large
number Of other guests are expected
For several years past the conventions
have been held in New York and other
large oefters; il comes to Niddlebury
this year as part Of the celebration of
the semi -centennial 81 the Delta Epsilon
chapter there The convention officers
We're electd at Utica, n. III, last year,
and are as follows Hon. Il. B Sher-
man Of Chicago, honorary president !;
Hon. Fletcher d. Proctor. governor. elect
Of Vermont, acting president; Thomas H.
N0onan of Buffalo, first vice president;
Charles X, Levers 81 Reno. New, second
vice president and Moody D. Holmes OF
Concord, N IT,, third vice president;
Arthur Il, Bester of Chicago, secretary
Thomas f, Royce Of Middlebury, treas
urer; Bert l. Stafford Of Rutland. au.
ditor; Rev Gibbs Hraislin of Gloucester,
Mass, chaplain The Midalebilry chaps
ter committee on finance consists Of
Henry n. Vail and James NJ Clifford
of New York, Rev james i. Barton
Of Boston, Thomas II. N0onan Of Buff
falo, and Bert +. Stafford Of Rutland.
all graduates Of Middlebury.
The climax Of the convention will
come on Friday night, when the ban-
quet viii occur at p. ia. This viii
be preceded in the afternoon BY public
literary exercises, al which President +.
ID. Proctor viii preside. and the annual
address 10 the fraternity will be dely-
cred BY Hon. Walter 4. Howard, pro.
fessor Of history and political economy
at Middlebury. The poem viii be read
by Arthur {, Pope of Grove Beach, CT,
graduate of Brown university The
postmaster at the banquet will BE- the
Rev. James II Barton. b. ~. d Boston,
and among the speakers will be the
Hon Frank G. Partridge, president OF
the Vermont Della Epsilon club, and
ex.minister TO Venezuela, Rev. Cortland
r. Myers, Hon. f. p. sherman. Erman
y. Ridgway, editor of Eyerybody's mag
azine, Hon Redhed Proctor E s. sen
ator from Vermont. Hon. William Tray.
ers Jerome Of New York city, and Hon.
Z. d. Proctor. Charles r.. Hughes oil
New York, writes "a MIR. Betsford. the
chairman Of the convention committee:
DO not count upon me, but If at the
last moment I find | can be with you,
! shall come Il is an interesting fact
that Mr.. Jerome and Mr.. Hughes, who
are talked Of for the Democratic and
Republican nominations for governor OF
New York. and Hon. II. Linn Bruce.
present lieutenant governor and sure 81
denomination. are all members Of the
Delta Epsilon fraternity, and familiar
figures at its conventions. Their prom
inence in the coming campaign may
make it impossible for any OF them
to attend this year however.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-21
BOSTON NEwsBoys UPHELD.
Council Of Federation Of Labor Takes
Action.

Washington, Sept. 2I-The executive
council II the American federation of
labor at Wednesdays session. besides
authorizing the appointment Of more or
ganizers and urging affiliated nrganizas
tions 10 do likewise, upheld the news
boys union Of Boston in ono case; took
action looking to the adjustment Of the
dispute between the hinf glass workers
and glass bottle blowers organizations,
and passed upon number Of other
matters Of material labor interest. Il
was decided to make every effort To
secure the passage Of laws more gem
rally to abolish child labor. The appli.
cations Of several unions to be main
tanned in the presentation Of wage
scales to their respective employers upon
the question Of higher wages were ap-
proved. the organizations to be inform
ed that they will he entitled to bene-
fitr from the defense fund should ces-
sation OF work be necessary. but that
every effort should be made to avoid
a strike If possible
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-21

It's very hard To be polite
If you're a cat
When other folks are up ut table
Eating all that they are able,
You are down upon the mat
II you're cat
You're expected Just to sit
If You're cat,
Not to let them know you're there
BY scratching at The chair,
Or a light, respectful pat
II you're a cat.
You are not to make fuss
If you're cat
Though there's fish upon the plate,
oii're expected Just TO wait,
Wait politely ON she mat
II you're cat
Rochester Post Express.