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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

the form In which they best liked b that Of
loose plain sack embroidered all around the edges
cut up under the arms and caught together there
which are also slit up the outside seams and tied
together with duttering bows Of narrow ribbon.
little sacks Of fine lingerie material, hand en-
brodered and lace trimmed and made soft China
silk in pale pink blue exquisite as they are
impractical and lovely little embroidered sacks and
hall cloaks Of silk Grape in pale pink blue white
hand embroidered, are among the baby luxuries.
It is an easy matter to find dainty presents to add
babys layette these days. for outside Of the usual
line Of dresses and sacks there host Of frivolous
things more or less useful and all attractive The
baby pillow Is always welcome gift and may be an
excessively expensive IL the giver IL 70 inclined.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

~ HE male person cannot even understand tho
temptations Of shopping. He never shops He
suits according to his wants. pays his bills either quar-
terly or yearly gets discount, and Herewith end.
He buys dear little chfons oddments Of tue, Of
ribbon, Of lace, ties and bows and scarfs
and the hundredand-one additions to woman's toilet
which she believes necessary He does not even wear
gloves. Think of the economy, the delight of going
barehanded! OF neither getting into new pair Of
gloves with the delicacy the precauon and the per-
severance required for scientific experiment. Of
is s oa1e %
agreeable, aabby feeling to the sensitive touch.
+ i +
No, man knows nothing of woman's worries, nor tho
headsplitting process Of anxious thought which &C.
companies the pursuit Of dress.
frock promises infinite charm, but at what
price is the joy purchased
Full of delightful anticipation, one enters the
splendid precincts of the milners abode ones feet
sink into the softest of velvet carpets silk curtains
and meditation, electric lights sparkle over stately
mirrors, which display ones humble form (of which
one is promptly ashamed) in every possible aspect.
indolent surroundings dare insult the of this
magnfcence, and degrade ones self-respect by bar
gaining9 AS well contradict royalty a bicy-
cling costume at smart garden party There is
rolled before ones greedy eyes the kaleidoscope Of
Vanity Fair. Ethereal stufs soft the touch COR
geous fabrics pleasant to the sight delicate embro
deres, fmy laces, and cunningly simple and expen-
sive dresses follow each other in quick succession
With diabolical ingenuity, writes Lady Violet
areve in the London Chronicle tho most costly and
rarest articles shown first When the price appals
u.s. less beautiful objects in their turn presented
Our artistic taste is offended, we turn away from
them in disgust to glut our senses on the images Of
loneliness and perfection She must, indeed, be bold
and hardened woman, cased in rigid armor of self
CONTROL who leave these halls Of delight having
only ordered what she required and had originally de-
termined on.
The great milliners must be descended from SIRENS
they charm 30 sweetly, persuasvely. What is
money to themf They can scarcely bear to speak of
sensitive abhOr of har.
gaining and their ledger would be contaminated by
the touch Of ready money. No! Credit is their god
and credit is convenient There is hurry for pay
ment-let the lady choose what her soul yearns for
and leave the rest to fate and she doesl Since the
days Of Eve, women have always listened to the voice
Of the tempter, and this tempter is serpent enough
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Man Knows Nothing About Their Temptations but He Would
if He Would Read This Other Stories of Feminine Interest

take her by her most refined and estimable instinct
the love of beauty. -
Woman is at heart not 80 much a rake a. a yolup.
tuary. Touch, taste and sight need all to be grafed
and dress does this A chastened and yet radianty
happy woman steps from the threshold Of the mil
will be perfect and the comments Of the fraught
only with approval. Oil those commentsl How much
suffering they raise ... 49,. =.
Tho knowledge that hat sits perched awry, that
dress is badly hung that it gapes at the back, in
that awful chasm, the placket-hole that glove is
ovep
and or water ices at the garden parhas soled
the immaculate purity Of the white garment longer
places-such things bring gray hairs, wrinkles, head
aches bushes and every description of trivial dscom
future in their train
AS chain is only as strong as It's weakest link, 50
these msfortunes strain breaking point the
trained composure and the calmest heroism. You
perfectly aware Of the shortcomings but the bitterness
of it, too Hence the wellcarred pride and satisfac
ton of the perfectly dressed That is why
Gibson girls carry their heads high and American
women come into q room full Of people without ire
NOR or an ounce Of hesitation Unfortunately we are
not all milionaires; cannot all visit the emporiums
of perfection and art and in the rarfed ether
of beauty, above the common herd-in plain language
forced to employ secondrate dressmakers, and
that is the most expensive plan of all.
In France the small dressmaker is as clever in her
business the great dressmaker 1t is only question
Of degree and prestige her work is good and her
taste as correct Here unfortunately, the small dress
maker gives in trimmings what she lacks in fit,
piles Pelion upon Ossa in flowers and frs and lace
and buttons sends forth like jacks in the green
at May time. Her skirts drag and bungle her bodces
quicker and fold, tighten where they should be wide
and bulge where they should clasp firmly In fact the
English dressmaker chests to the verge Of
deformity and enarges waists to the ideal Of the
athlete. When at last the wretched is socalled
finished having spent many weeks in trying 1t on and
heavy postage in sending it backward and forward to
be corrected, find it hopeless Needs must when
At last, when have bought hats to match dresses
and to match sunshades and possessed Of
wardrobe large enough to fill gypsy caravan the sea
heap Of chiffon, silk and gauzes, the ruined reminis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

ger and pepper Boil the eggs FOR twelve or fifteen
minutes, and peel them taking not to spoil their
symmetry break the white. Pack them in glass
jars and with the vinegar These are excellent
at the end Of month, and may be kept for long
time.
Braid which IL used TO bind the bottom OF wash
Ing skirts should be shrunk before Il ID seyved on
This should be done In lukewaIm water, the braid
being left to soak for little time to accomplish
the shrinking.
The latest Tad IL to have coats lined with printed
pompadour chiffon, the lining either applied plain or
accordion plated, according to the cut Of the coat
On tho edges are applied little ribbon rulings or
plaitings In the dominant color Of the chiffon.
The double box plait which runs down the back
Of SO many seasonabe skirts continues up above as
wide strap, over the deep waist belt Of the Dress
fastening onto the blouse beneath the bolero sim
liar effect is given with the front panel many
princess gowns Of fine summary materials.
When making coat and skirt or q whole dress
the bodice should not be cut out first The skirt takes
the long lengths and there is usually more or less
left from the widths to help in cutting out the fronts
Of the bodice, and even sometimes the whole back
may be secured out OF the waste widths.
Lingerie petticoats are an absolute essential for
the well dressed woman, but on wet days these are
discarded for checked striped washing silks. Ac
cording to the general consensus Of opinion among
French it is considered the height Of bad taste
to wear white petticoat in rainy weather. a mis-
take which one cannot but own American women make
very frequently.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Musical Games.

ask two intimate friends to serve the guests.
Musical Games.
The "Musical'' game apparently Is always with
us. It seems to be in demand constantly, go while
this is similar to those that have appeared in the de-
partment it differs enough to be used and will prob
ably be available to hostesses All that Is neces-
sary for the of this entertainment Is to have
a ready person at the piano; the hostess reads the
question: the piano gives the answers and the guests
write down the melodies they recognize on programs
provided with pencils. Announce that all those who
recognize the last will please arise and join in
the singing" OF course suitable prizes are awarded
for the best and poorest lists.
musical romance.
/. the here's name,-<''Robin Adair' or
+Rory OMore.")
8. where did they meetr-(''Conain' Thru the Rye")
1. When did they meet?-('Ftve O'clock in the
Morning. I'm the Gloanning.">
8. What did he say1-("oh Promise Me">
8. What did she say7-('Tu leave My Happy Home
I. What did he then INTELLECTUALLY. Little Girl.
8. what did the band play7-C"rhe Girl Lett Be-
hind Me.')
8. Where did he goH('1darching Thru oeorgia.'o
10. Where did she rernain7-('Way Down South In
Dixie")
II. When did he returns-eon 'st. Patrick's Day in
IL. What did tho band play-~when Johnny
Comes Marching Honey
Is. Where did they again meeetf-(" Twas Within q
Mile Of Edinboro Town.'D
IA. What did he sing to herf-('"The Sweetest Story
Ever Told.")
Is. What her replys-<"can Me Thine own"
by Halevy)
16. What did he give her?-{arhe Last Ro.e Of
Summer')
II. Where they marr1ed,-c1n The Old Ken
lucky Honey
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

An entree which Is easy to prepare and seasonable
just is baked tomatoes. For this dish select six
large, smooth, ripe and round tomatoes Put them in
baking pan with the stems down. Gut thin slice
from the smooth end Of each, and take out as much
pulp possible without spelling the frmness and
shape. Mix the pulp and juice with breadcrumbs,
little chopped meat-ham lamb chicken is the
bestsalt pepper, little butter, quarter Of green
pepper and half teaspoonful Of onion juice. Fill
the tomatoes with the mixture, replace the little lids
and bake for about three-quarters Of hour Serve
with garnish Of parsley.
Probably everybody knows that very pretty rugs
can be made from bits Of colored silks and ribbon,
but in someone has lot Of ''pieces'' and does
not know what to do with them, make this sug-
gestion. Select only bits Of harmonizing shades pink
and brown, red and dull green and black, yellow and
dark green, purple, black and color, and cut
the pieces into strips of width sewing the ends
together firmly. Roll into balls and send them to
weaver Of carpets. with instructions not to use any
discordant color for binding them together You will
be surprised at the SOFT artistic effect Of old scraps
really charming portere or couch cover will be the
reward of little patience and very little expendi-
ture. IT, ,e1s5. -4.
In furnishing a house or choosing q fiat much
thought and should be expended upon kitchen
Here is the of the family happiness the source
Of health and good spiritstoo often it's beauty and
convenience matters of little forethoughtan airy
bright, weH-ventilated kitchen with Shelves drawers
tables and stoves in positions which are the triumph
of perfection far convenience and time-saving
are concerned. There is no reason why a kitchen
should not be pleasant place. yet it is usually the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Copyright. 1905.
A Guessing Contest for Girls,

Guessing Contest FOR Girls.
a DOZEN girls had congregated on the spacious
~ porch Of hospitable home known in the
town as the 'half way' house, when the
charming house mother said IT wonder how many
Of you girls know the meaning Of your namess TO
the one guessing the most I'll give basket Of lus
e1ous peaches which just in from the FARM
She then proceeded to read the following names
with their meanings which have arranged, and these
only example, for, by consulting the back Of
dictionary, many more may be added SO to use the
scheme for larger party.
What girls name means.
A lamb-(Agnes).
An angel-(Angela},
Free and open hearted-(Ffances).
The praise worthy-(Antoinette).
A gift precautionary.
Steady, overwhelmingly
Full Of light, radiant-( Fielen).
The heavenly-(Celeste).
The Pearl-(Margaret
Honor-(Nora).
A lady ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
A star-(Stella).
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
FOR BABY'S LAYETTE
Useful and Dainty Things Which It Should
Contain.

useful anu Ualnty IhlngS Which 1t Should
Contain.
~ HE latest and most modish form Of infants long
dresses has tiny yoke Of plain material
- batiste, handkerchief linen OF whatever fine
sheer lingerie stuff is chosenembroidered delicatey
bynhand and finished around the neck by narrow
frlu OF real valenciennes. The yoke may be round
end joined to the skirt by line Of vening or may be
pointed scaoped Of EDGE The skirt is not shirred
run on the yoke but set With only slight fullness
princesse lines popular among grown-ups, and down
each side Of the front runs garland scattered
spray design Of embroidery turning at the bottom to
run around tho skirt above hem or frill
Or perhaps the embroidery forms panel down the
front yoke to point where it and around
the skirt bottom; no other trimming Is needed
the lines of narrow real vaenciennes at throat and
wrists and possibly around bottom frill. There
has the most fashionable the most costly and which
is not always the thing, the loveiest Of models
Coarse lace must be avoided upon baby clothes.
1t tho real valenciennes is too expensive even for
simple neck and wrist frs at least must choose
good imitation valencennes, and these limitations
now come in excellent Hkenesses Of the real article
Better by far have q good bit OF lace at neck
and wrists and only tiny tucks a bottom finish
than more lace trimming Of inferior quality. II
possible the baby dress should be made entirely by
hand but this is, Of course out Of the question for
the mother who has little time and less money. IF
she does have the time, tho not much money she may
still obtain excellent results by spending her money
upon fine material and her time upon hand work.
Long, comfortable wrappers Of finest white flannel,
embroidered daintily by hand in pink blue white
practical and beautiful and here again If elaborate
hand embroidery is out Of tie question herring
or feather stitching in color above the hens and rib
bons to match the stitchery give charming effects.
In models the embroidery is confined entirely to
scalloped edges embroidered In color and these wrap
pers are extremely dainty. "'
Loose, cloaklike wraps Of soft white flannel made
with little hoods provided for hall cloaks and are
intended to shield the baby when passing thru drafy
halls and passages or open doors and windows They
too, often merely scaoped and embroidered around
broidery.
The little sacks In embroidered flannel, a1batross,
silk, cashmere, etc, have always been popular and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

is alt in uss, windows always OPEN Why do they
comet VIII coloress iodine remove freckies perm;,-
nenty or must continue it's use to prevent their
return9 My hair pretty dark brown and still
has border all around my head while in the center
it is more than half turned gray white, rather,
altho am only 81 years old. Do you know Of any
thing that will restore it to it's natural color how
I keep what Is still brown9 It seems to be turn
ing very rapidly How can tho musty smell be
moved from my fruit cupboard7 The cellar ID quite
damp. Thanking you for any advice, am
Interested Reader. |
IL your house at all dampf Dampness win breed
vermin very fast. A sulphur candle would probably
be the quickest way to the troublesome little
lice, altho you might try sprinkng powdered borax
in the places they frequent.
oolorless iodine will remove the treekles, but Il
will not prevent their return tho skin will freekle
again when 1t is exposed to the sum- that the iodine
will have to be applied as the freckles appear.
You might try massage for your scalp and SEQ what
that will do for your hair. You may have injured the
scalp in way the grayness may be caused by
lack Of nutrition simple but excellent salve is
made Of Scent bottle Of vaseline mixed thoroly
with 10 cents worth Of powdered quinine The salve
should be thoroly rubbed into the scalp for about ten
minutes every evening Try and keep it from the
hair. .,.-. IS
Sprinkle chloride Of limo about your fruit cup.
board to absorb tho dampness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Plum Stains.
Salmon Grease.

You have helped many out Of their troubles that
am going to ask you to help me out Of mine 1 got
perplexed to know how to take the spots out. The
sample send is small but It IL all could and Please
answer as soon as possible. Frances B.
\
Lay piece Of blotting paper over the spot and
then with hot iron press the paper, which will
absorb the grease. II there is any trace left wash in
gasoene mosten the spot with chloroform and then
rub with bit Of the silk until dry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
MANY Ouestio i1s.

Can you tell how to rid my house Of little white
lices had often seen them old unused papers or
books which had been store away but in this house
find them plentiful In large clothes ROOM some in
my sleeping room, and even In the parlor The house
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Funeral Flowers.

Is It proper to acknowledge the flowers sent on
the occasion Of a death and il SO howa --Matron.
While not absolutely necessary It Is always In good
taste to acknowledge such attentions. Where great
many floral have been sent it is custom
airy to have cards printed and sent by mail fort
night so after the funeral, worded like this: sMrs
John Smith begs to gratefully acknowledge the kind
sympathy expressed in her recent These
cards may also be sent in response to notes and written
messages Of condolences They the size Of calling
cards and have mourning borders and sent in black
bordered envelopes Where the list Of remembrances is
not long personal notes may be written. They should
be very short and simply express thanks for the
sympathy which has beer shown.
Serve with cup Of tea to afternoon caller, even
as part Of the refreshments at formal tea,
slice Of toasted pound cake. Melt butter and spread
lightly each slice. Place in hot oven, toast to
delicate brown and piping hot. This dish origi
mated in France and is sufficiently novel and ie-
Ecious to be worthy Of the most fastdious taste.
Black silk laces acquiring unprecedented pres.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Little Domestic Problems
Hair.
Solved by Betty Blair.

Superhuous Hair.
~AN you tell what will take hair off the face
l. and arms and prevent further growth without
hurting the skin9 "A, LG
Electricity is the only thing which will permanent
~ remove superfuous hair without injury and it IL
tedious and expensive process.
Plum Stains.
VIII You please tell me what will take plum stains
from white briliantinef M. B. q.
Pour boiling water over the stain and If that does
not remove 1t rub salts Of lemon on the spot Then
wash Immediately in hot water II there Is still trace
left try weak solution Of chloride Of lime water
Put the solution the spot and place III the sun to
bleach. When the stain disappears wash thoroly as
the lime might injure the fabric.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A Glover Luncheon.

The invitations for this pretty affair were sent
on green cardboard clovers written with white inks
there only six guests, and they were asked to
wear shirtwaist suits, there was no formaty The
table centerpece was glass bowl filed with pink
and white clover blossoms with a profusion of the
beautiful leaves. The tablecloth sprinkled with
hovers and clover chains made by the small daughter
OF the hostess went to the four corners Of the table
from the chandelier. The effect lovely and SO
Imple.
The place cards white, with four-leafed
clover pasted on EACH The first course was fruit
then fish creamed in ramikins Saratoga chips, pear
salad cheese wafers olives, NUTS cheese balls with
barbecue. sherbet small cakes and iced grape
juice completed the repast. After luncheon long
walk taken through the fields to hunt four-leafed
clovers On the return tiny hot biscuits with clover
honey were served on the porch with tea,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A Pest of House Flies.

Can you, in next Sundays Journal, give a remedy
for pest Of house fiesi MY porches and screen
any preparation or recipe which win drive them
away you will have the gratitude Of every housewife
MIRA @. A. a.
Get an ounce OF oil Of lavender and put little on
cloth and rub the screens and doors. The flies dis
like the odor and win not come where it is Flies also
dislike sweet clover and punches Of clover On the
porches win frequently drive them away.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
New Ways to Entertain
Described by Mile. MerTL

sat home from three to fve." 1t Is customary to
ask one or two intimate friends to the guests
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Halloween Party,

It seems impossible to believe that It is time to
think Of Halloween" parties, but request from a
young correspondent for suggestions for this fascnat
ing day reminds that next month brings the time
looked forward to each succeeding of Young
people, In fact, this occasion offers so many posi-.
btes in the way of entertaining that it Is favorite
for all sorts Of functions.
The young girl in her letter asks for ideas for a
'Halloween'' masquerade party.
AS this is the night when witches, brownies hob
COLLINS Of all sorts supposed to hold high carnival
l should ask the guests to in costumes of that
character with perhaps few girls dressed fairies
to ward off bad spirits The Japanese paper caps and
masks the best use, they easy adjust COOL
and very inexpensive. If you cannot procure them,
send a stamped sef-addressed envelope and will
put you the right track. Cider, doughnuts apples
popcorn, sandwiches and "fortune' cake are among
the refreshments. In next weeks paper sugges-
tions will be given for Halloween.
Five O'Clock Tea. IL
reader asks ''what to serve for five O'Clock tea
IN about four courses.'' In the first place, five
O'Clock tea is the very simplest Of all entertainments;
there are never The hour is too din
ner time to permit Of elaborate spread. beverage
OF the choice of two tea coffee; an iced fruit
drink or chocolate two varieties of sandwiches
small CAKES waters, Candles ginger, sailed nuts and
Donpons are all accessories Of the five O'Clock tea.
sometimes just a glass of sherbet or a frappe with
delcate sugar waters served. The main thing is
TO nave something to offer to promote sociabty but
not TO over cloy the appetite and make the eatabes
the main thing. Five clock. teas very popular
method OF entertaining and the invitations are usually
Issued on the hostess visiting card with the words
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A Checked Dress.

Kindly inform mo how to wash dress Of checked
black and white goods like sample that the colon
will not runf II Q, n,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

You should not have any trouble with your goods,
the colo1s to be fast However, to make sure
put handful Of salt in every gallon Of water You use
In washing and wash in the usual way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Black silk laces are acquiring unprecedented pre-