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moistened with warm water. Rub un-
til dry, then apply dry bran. For the
% W process q aPPYhg nse Plees
muslin. After using the bran apply
magnesia. Rub against the growth OF
the fur.
Another method of cleaning white
fur. is to take three parts -four and one
part salt, heat slightly and rub well
over the fur, using handful at time.
When the flour remains white after
rubbing all removable soil has been
carried off. Then throw on some hand
fuls, covering the garment, and allow
it to remain under this cover for day
or two. Shake out and you will hardly
recognize your soiled furs that were.
One woman recently cleaned a beau
tiful set Of ermine furs by applying
white cornmeal, slightly warmed, using
the same plan as above.
Any of these methods may be em-
ployed for cleaning the lining OF fur
coats, such as Siberian squirrel, that
is gray and white.
There is really very little differences
in the cleaning Of dark furs, except
that, Of course, 1t should naturally NOT
be white, such as -four Of magnesia.
Heat q quantity Of bran in pan,
stirring constantly 80 that it will not
scorch. When we'll heated take hand
full and rub gently into the innermost
creases Of the fur, taking new hand
full as often as necessary, and go over
the fur until all the soil is removed.
Cover with bran for several hours, then
shake out thoroly and go over the
entire surface with coarse-tooth comb,
employing it gently, 50 that all tangles
NAV be removed. A soft brush may
also be stroked over the surface to
| impart g. gloss.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
Sleeves and Pretty Arms

NJ W that the summer fashions
~ have been determined in both
materials and cut, very fine
handmade blouses to wear with tail
ored coats, wolfe or linen, are made
or being made for the summer trade. In
materials the finest linen and batiste
still stand at the head. Elbow. sleeves
made to introduce sleeves that do not
come to the elbow, but there is no
probability of it's being worn, as it is
suited to whole costumes only, while
the elbow sleeve that ends a little be-
low the elbow and may be further ex-
tended by ruffes or lace bands has all
the GOODNESS and comfort of the shorter
be said that the really short sleeve is
in good taste for any sort Of gown
worn in the daytime. It is curious that
so many women with ugly arms expose
t ths de Sets t by yea esrRg the ebw
worn with equal propriety and much bet
ter effect. A bony wris st and hand, to
say nothing of bony arm, is one of
w v"H yet day H1' after day one IS sees
them relentlessly exposed. This is a
case where fashions should not be fol-
lowed too closely.
The prettiest arms are not those that
have been developed by exercise, as
certain muscles are apt to be over de-
veloped, and a hard, masculine effect is
seen. Massage is perhaps the most sat-
isfactory method Of properly handling
defective arms, but in any event it is
impossible to turn really ugly arm
into thing Of beauty, for bones cannot
be massaged away, SO the best thing t.
do is to keep these members covered
when deficient in charm, and to make
the most Of whatever other attributes
Of beauty one may possess.
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Stories Dealing With Subjects of Reem-
Der Putting Away Your Margaret F. Sangster Letter

were two simple bias ~ruffes Of MORE
an inch apart, the lower being perhaps
six inches wide and the upper an inch
narrower. The material was chiffon
cloth, and the MORE used matched it
exactly in shade. The short sleeves and
yokes were Of yellowish lace, and the
little boleros with sleeves ending just
above the elbows had turned-back cuffs.
deeper at the outside Of the arms than
at the inside seams, being three inches
wide at the deepest; they had pipings
Of yellow velvet set in under the edges
and projecting as folds. All around each
tiny coat was fold of the velvet let
in underneath. and giving at the front
where they were little wider-a
waistcoat effect. Twists Of the material
ended each side Of the center back in
single butterfly tabs, caught with rhine
stones at both top and bottom.
The hats were great large picture
shapes, with low round crowns, brims
of equal width all the way around, and
marrow bandeaus covered with yellow
tulle
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15

robe, which fell in scant folds from the
empire girdle, was so filmy as to show
the. outlines Of the figure in the close.
fitting satin underslip. The tune of
fine, plain brussels net, as it really
was, had at intervals Of every eight
or nine inches white chiffon butterflies
embroidered at their edges in white
silk, appliqued on to the tulle. The
long tulle veil also had several butter
flies scattered here and there on its
surface.
The butterfly motif, emblematic Of
Easter, was not used because Of this.
The bride has penchant for butter
flies, and they are embroidered or appi-
qued on almost everything she wears.
Golden Insects.
Butterflies appeared-great, transpar-
ent ones in golden the golden yellow
hats that topped the long empire robes
Of yellow chiffon over yellow satin.
These robes had little yellow MORE be-
leros, with bands underneath, simulat-
ing waistcoats, Of yellow velvet. The
maid Of honor wore similar costume
to those Of the bridesmaids, but it was
in white chiffon and MORE.
In detail the bridesmaids frocks
were as follows: The empire girdles
were narrow-shaped bands of MORE,
and around the bottoms of the skirts
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
Putting Furs Away

N THE spring keep keen, discern
ing eye for the traces Of the de-
structive moth. For it is then
that the mother moth is locating desir-
able premises in which to install her
eggs.
It is very wise plan to place fur
garments on the line in the yard, ex-
couple Of hours each week during the
winter, and especially at this time,
when furs are seldom worn, and then
systematically. should the weather de-
mand it.
When moths have once established
themselves in d fur garment, it is al
most impossible to get them out, but by
persistent, practical efforts this may be
accomplished. Constant vigilance must
be exercised to rout their willy schemes.
Frequent combing with very coarse
comb will bring moths and eggs easily
to the surface, and this work should
sun baths, too, are excellent, for moths
dislike light and heat, says the Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Before preparing furs for their sum-
mer isolation they should be thoroly
cleaned and all traces Of eggs removed,
for soil is tempting bait to the moth g
appetite. First remove the accumu-
lated DUST by throwing them over a
clothesline and submitting them to q
beating.
Professional furriers employ rat
tan stick for beating purposes, and care
should be taken that the cane is not too
vigorously employed. Shake the gar
ments; white neckties and muffs should
be patted with both hands. Allow the
sun to stream on them, then they are
ready for further renovation.
effectively cleaned by laying the fur
flat on table, then rubbing with bran
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loped on both edges, is a single line of
artificial orange blossoms.
Butterfly Designs.
An original idea for spring wed
ding is to carry out the butterfly pat
tern. Such wedding in New York
created great enthusiasm. The process
sion followed the empire lines in dress,
and was most effective.
The bride, who was slight and petite,
was in an empire robe of white tulle,
covered partially with flight Of but
terfies over tight-ftting slip Of white
liberty satin.
The stock and yoke were of point
applique, and clasping the bust, form
ing the empire girdle in both the front
and the back, was shaped band of
white satin embroidered in silver, with
silver butterfly in the center. The
elbow length sleeves Of point applique
were formed of founces Of the lace, the
outer edges Of which were brought to-
gether to form a double ruffle effect
from shoulders to elbows Between the
ruffled edges, which were turned back
for the purpose, were perched several
white butterflies.
The robe was bordered about the bot
tom and also around the round train
with an eight-inch founce of lace show.
ing tiny bowknots at the edge. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
Menus for a Week

Noodles in brown sauce. Mashed potatoes.
Egg slaw.
Tap1oca pudding. Coffee.
i. + +
wEDNEsDAY-BREAEA
1ssst sE':o beef. Fruit German re 0T Sssssos.
LUNCHEON.
sardine and potato salad.
Raisin brown bread. Tea.
DINNER.
Rice and tomato SOUP.
r-.. .,,. Macaroni ana 1s- oysters: ..
orean'0 ''fn'D' Celery saiad. sweet potatoes
Brown Betty. oOnes.
!. + j.
THURsDAY-BREAKEAs
Beef mince on toast. Grdlled potatoes.
Corn bread. Coffee.
,-. LUNCHEON.
~ Oyster fr1tters. tomato catsup
Celery mayonnaise.
Orange marmalade with eream).
DINNER.
Clear soup. -. ...
Dreamed carrots. Spinach.
Peach sponge. Coffee.
IT, .-.r FRDAY-BREAKFAsr.
Fruit.
5... Cereal. Cream -...-
Boiled salt mackerel, butter sauce
flashed brown potatoes.
Sally Lunn. t... Coffee.
Oyster rarebit. Little rolls,
Banana sandwiches.
Coffee. ~.
DINNER.
Clear soup.
Baked whitefsh. Dimento sauce.
Potato balls. Buttered parsnips.
Cucumber salad.
Cream apple whip. Coffee,
+ /. +
SATURDAY-BREAKFA
Fruit.
Broiled bacon. Dreamed potato hash fbaked)
One egg mullins Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Ham timbales in cider jelly.
Potato salad.
Cheese. Tea. Waters.
DINNER.
Lamb ficassee. String beans.
Rice croquettes. Asparagus salad.
Lemon cream ME. Coffee
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sUNDAY-BREAKFAsT.
Cereal. Fruit. Cream.
Dreamed potatoes.
Coffee.
DINNER.
Clear soup.
Brown fricassee Of chicken.
Rice in milk. Peas.
Celery and grated apple mayonnaiss.
Maple parfait. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Cold boiled lobster Piqusnt sauce.
go. string bean salad; ,. -, {.
sDiced peaches Cocoa. White cake
i
MoNDAY-BREAKFAsT.
Broiled smoked salmon. stewed potatoes.
Tomato omelette. Baked potatoes,
Thin bread and butter. Tea.
DINNER ..'
Celery and oyster SOUP
stewed tomatoes. Candied sweet potatoes.
Prune pudding. Coffee.
rUEsDAY-BREAKFAT. "a
Chopped dates cereal and cream.
Scrambled eggs. Bacon.
LUNCHEON.
Curried rice. Stuffed onions.
Apple kuchen. Cocoa.
Ra11CH
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How to Out Innings.

Unpick the seams Of tho loosened half
and lay them on the new material, al
lowing ample turning-in in cutting. par
ticularly where the old lining shows
signs Of having been stretched. The
seams of the new lining may be then
sewsd up, except the under-arm seam;
then put the lining in position inside
the coat and tack it in place, using the
half of the old lining left in as a pat
tern. This should be gradually ripped
out as the new is put into place. First
stitch in at the neck, then the bottom
of the front, and lastly the under arm
seams, pleating and gathering in neatly
all superfuous fulness into the latter
two seams. When this is done, sew up
the sleeve Innings, and after putting
them in place stitch them first at the
armhole and then at the cuff, taking
care not to leave an uncomfortable full
ness In which the hand may catch as it
slips down. Silk or satin make the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
copvright. 1905, BY Joseph B. Bow1es.

Copyright, 1905, by Joseph B. Bow1es.
TVERY one knows how exacting the
=. cook and housemaid are about
@0 their much-prized privilege OF an
by Margaret E. Sangster
afternoon out. Very few household
Importance to justify the slightest con-
cession, so far as this pleasure Of theirs
is concerned. Illness in the family or
affliction seldom interferes with the
regularity Of the maid s visiting her
own people on the day that belongs to
her, and it is a very high-handed and
Independent mistress who ventures now
and then to suggest change In the
program Of the people below stairs. In
deed one cannot blame Norah for insist
ing on her vested rights in this matter,
kitchen work and domestic servants get
little opportunity for fresh air and sun
shine, even when they are, allowed a
good deal of freedom in the evening
when the days work is over.
There is an aspect Of home life far
too little considered in the numerous
households where the presiding genius is
q woman whose tastes incline her to
stay much indoors, and whose ideal Of
duty compels her to feel that whoever is
absent, she must always be on duty.
When the children 90 to school the moth
er is at the door to see them off and to
watch them as they tramp merrily and
sturdily down the street. When they
rush in at the noon recess eager for
luncheon, mother is on the spot and her
presence makes the noon hour the
brighter for her boys and girls; When
the husband leaves for business the
wife waves a CHEEKY hand to him from
the window, and when he turns the
latch key at night and she hears its
click. she is ready to receive him with
a smile and a greeting Her position
is that Of monarch who cannot abdi-
cate and who may not leave the pre-
cincts Of his realm. In another phase
it is like that of the soldier who cannot
desert his post for ever so short a time
under stringent penalties. Habit and
routine have bound this wife and moth
er with letters of silk that are strong
as iron. Nobody sees any particular
goodness or virtue in the mother s devo-
ton s since it is only What is expected Of
expected from mothers for many a gen.
Grafton.
I am not abiding to the fashionable
mother whose days are a round of
brilliant functions and who delegates
her individual responsibilities to nurses
governesses and needy relatives. MOI
am I thinking Of the needless mother tc
whom duty is merely a name and whose
selfshness leads her to shirk any claim
that she can. In our country the vast
majority of mothers are self-sacrifcins
to a fault, forgetting and effacing them
selves that their children may have the
right of way in every department, il
amusement, in study, in comfort an6
ease, in dress, and in the small luxurie:
that are the embroideries on the rough
garment Of daily usage.
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Pretty Arms and Necks.

Undoubtedly the introduction of
shorter sleeves Is boon to the woman
as is also the Dutch neck, and the
Dutch neck will be a feature not only
of thin costumes, but of blouses for
the late spring and summer. With the
Dutch neck and the elbow-length sleeve
the acme Of comfort for hot weather is
reached-that is, the acme of comfort
in gowning for the street and infor-
NAL occasions. No matter how thin q
stock or collar may be in hot weather,
it is at times almost suffocating.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
The Bridal Gown

~ HE bridal gown itself is subject
to few radical changes, but the
present modes seem admirably
suited to the bride who clings to the
traditional white satin, either plain or
covered with lace. No more beautiful
robe Is possible for bride than q
creamy satin built upon princess lines,
and so becoming has it proved that the
fashion bids fair to continue Indefinite
ly. But, all reports to the contrary,
the empire robe is fast gaining favor
when properly constructed. It is, how
ever, often unbecoming to people, and
many object to the long straight lines,
which do, indeed, serve to disguise a
poor figure. A compromise-and most
attractive one-is obtained by having
the close fitting PRINCESS slip with the
lace or tulle empire dress over 1T, tau-
ing in long graceful lines from the bebe
bodice or yoke.
From Franco.
A French wedding gown, Of which
drawing has been sent to prospective
robe:
There is to be high stock and shall
low pointed guimpe or vest effect in
cross-wise- tucked white chiffon, an edge
of point lace finishing the top Of the
collar and having bands of tulle be-
tween the lace and the neck.
The robe itself is to be tight fitting
princess, perfectly smooth and fiat IL
the back. the skirt portion being gored
hips is reached, and then begin the I'M
DERIVING double box plaits, widening out
into the long, rounded train.
From the underarm seams to fronts
of the bodice portion are laid in sur
pliced folds, the right side extending
over to left, the folds at the waist line
being tackled firmly to the foundation.
A seven-inch founce Of rose point starts
on the left side Of the bodice, under the
overlapping right side, extends up along
the side Of the chiffon. vest, across the
back and down the right side to, the
waist line, where it is caught in plaits
that reduce it's width to three inches,
then being released, it continues on
down the left side Of the front: Under
this lace the robe closes invisibly. Two
inches from the upper edge Of the
! founce, which is not straight, but seal
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
NOVELTIES IN NEW LACES

is expensive. It takes quantities Of in
sertion to make any showing on
blouse or gown and lots of edging for
ruffings. AS the cheapest, narrowest
real valenciennes costs anywhere from
IS cents yard up, depending on it's
fineness, and it takes yards and yards
for even simple wash gown or blouse,
it will be seen that it is lace that APP
peals to the lover Of quiet and fine eff
fects. It stands a great deal Of laun-
dering.
Irish crochets are also lasting, butt,
being heavy, save in the baby varieties,
are not so suitable for many lingerie IA
brics as Valenciennes.
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r N laces. the so-called French crochet
lace. made of heavy cotton braid,
H. laid in various patterns and joined
with lace stitch, is perhaps the only real
novelty. This is being used to trim all
heavy washable gowns and coats, and is
especially appropriate to linen coats and
skirts. Bands of it come for insertions,
and there are separable motifs by the
yard, while entire princess robes made
up Of it are effective.
Irish body crochet and cluny laces
will be fashionable, but perhaps valen-
ciennes will be the most so, Real val
enciennes is as unassuming a lace as it
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The Queens Invocation.
M. A. p,

A very pretty story is being told Of
the queen, who a short time ago con-
sented to be godmother to a, little
daughter Of one Of her neighbors and
friends at Sandringham.
After the ceremony was over, the
queen asked that she might be taken
to the new baby's nursery. Upon arriv-
ing there she. walked to the big WIN
her finger, wrote on the glass:
"May Gods blessing rest on this
house and all in it,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
R!efurbishing Hats.

Hats, too, can often be vastly i'm
proved and "made to do'' until the
weather or the pocketbook permits Of
an investment in a new one. White
felts may be rubbed with French chalk
and made to look quite like new, and
even a white toilet powder will have
the same effect, the only difficulty in
either case being that the process must
be repeated from time to time. It is
an old story that straw hats may be
painted or blackened with shoe polish,
and one girl this spring whose white
felt was SO spotted that even French
chalk no longer hid the defects actual
ly painted the felt with Chinese white
water color paint, apply it with brush.
1t required several coats, but the result
was not bad, and it certainly looked
clean. Of course, such treatment with
an expensive felt would be unwise, as
such quality can always be dyed OF
cleaned at the milliner's, but for an old
hat which cannot possibly be injured
the experiment is worth a trial.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15

There are thousands Of women grow
ing old .prematurely, losing health,
beauty and elasticity because they al
most never have any relaxation apart
from their own households.
Once a week at least, the mother
should have her afternoon out. She
should take it as a. part Of her religion
and should conseientiously insist for
that time on being away from the loved
ones who are so precious and yet 50
burdensome. Were the mother snatched
from her darlings and laid to rest I'M
der the spring violets, the. children
would be obliged to live on without her
incessant care and brooding.
Homes rise before me in thought In
mother was at once chief ruler and
servant-in-chief. She is gone. The
catastrophe of sudden sickness and
swift death has wrecked the joy Of
the place where the mothers smile
was the constant benediction. In
more than one instance mothers who
are thus lost to their families might
have been saved had their vitality not
been Slapped by too strenuous and too
unremitting toll and oversight, part
of which might have been shifted to
other shoulders.
+ + +
Several years ago in a large eastern
city a woman whose life was Inn
mensely valuable to her husband and
children seemed about to break down
in nervous collapse. Her physician
said: "You must take one day in
seven and drop the loads you are car
rying, stay out Of doors, 90 to see pic
lures, or to hear music, OF spend the
time in visiting friend, or in doing
something agreeable away from the at
mosphere Of your home.' The pre-
scri ption was followed to the reinforce
ment of the failing health and to the
permanent advantage Of the entire
household.
To secure this afternoon out may
mean a little effort in the, beg inning
Here the mother will require the aid
of some one who loves her and who is
willing to take the initiative in friend
ly urgency. AS going out without q
definite object appears to the domestic
woman almost unheard Of and impossi
! BILE, an objective point should be Sc
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-15
BY BETTY BLAIR

with cloth and then polished with
weighted brush. rubbing always with
the grain. Polish occasionally with the
brush; it will not be necessary to do
this more than once a week, and if the
wax wears off of spots where there is
much walking, renew it and polish.
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lected. The maid, Of course, has hers
visits on her Thursday, in the shops,
or the bank, to which her steps tend,
either to deposit her wages or to pur.
chase something she longs for: Let
the mother plan little so that her af.
ternoon out may not lack an object. If
she reside in suburb there may be an
excursion to town, or if in town, she
may resort to the home Of 8 suburban
acquaintance. The prime necessity Is
that she shall go somewhere and not be
ashamed or afraid to go for her per-
sonal gain and not for the good Of her
family. Whatever she does for her per-
sonal upbuilding will react favorably
upon her home.
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Brutal Man.
phi1adelDhia Press.

Ph11AUeIpN1a ETpSs. -
Mr.. Nagget-Well, are you going to
the theater9
Mrs. Nagget-I haven't made up my
mind yet.
Mr.. Nagget-Huhl That's not inn
portant. TIPS making up your face and
figure that takes time.
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In separate motifs in lace and en-
b,roidery for expensive wash frocks
and vaienciennes with embroidery.
Sometimes the English eyelet embroid-
cry is seen; in others there are imita-
lions Of the Appenzell work
One example of combinations is that
of batiste embroidery bordered with net
lace and having motifs Of baby Irish
crochet inserted In medallions between
the net lace and the batiste.
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best coat Innings, and Of the latter
special grade comes for the purpose.
their durability, but now that light-col-
ored or white blouses are SO much worn,
because they are not as apt to rub off.
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Dinner Calls.

My husband and I were recently en-
tertained at dinner and in making q
many cards I should leave, how many
of mine and how many Of my hus-
band's7 Also how many should leave
if the lady is not at home.
Mar ha