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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
BY TIE WAY.

Even stingy person is always will.
Ing to give advice.
No one is so prosperous that he can
afford to malign other people.
desire to get even has often been
the keynote of mans success.
Value of property Is entirely a mat.
ter of whether somebody wants 1t.
There are smaller dividends in the
practice of hate than in any other oc-
cupation.
1t Is hard to persuade community
that you are any better than your
neighbors.
A man does not really get old un-
til he begins to feel secret pride in
his infirmities.
Every person imagines that his Ia
special case among the ills that af-
feet mankind in general.-Uncle Dick,
in Madison Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27

Though Their Methods Are Free and
Easy and Their Tools Mostly Old
Fashioned the Natives Do Their Work
Well, and the Main Roads of Calcutta
Will Compare Favorably with Those
of Any Eastern TOWN.
at all times of the year, except in the
winter thaws when heavy loads are
forbidden by law.
From the very beginning the care
and supervision of the roads of this
district had been under men who lived
in the country neighborhoods. That
is to say, no one except farmer had
ever had control of the road work
The roads were not in good condi-
ton, Notwithstanding there was gravel
in abundance to be had at a small
price per load. 1t was not an unusual
thing for loads to stall at times when
there was no real occasion for the
roads to be in an impossible conda-
ton.
Mud holes and ruts were the Mlle.
and where gravel was placed on the
roads it was in punches, unevenly
spread Stones were lying in the road
way and after a rain there was a ditch
in the middle of the road worn by the
feet of horses hitched to single rigs.
There was no complaint made es-
pecially. Everybody seemed to think
the roads were as good as the money
would pay for, and SO the condition
went on from year to year with but
little Improvement and no plans for a
change.
Three years ago, however, the work
of experimenting the roads in this dis
trict was voted to DIR. N. F. Canaday, a
practicing physician. DR.. Canaday had
been driving over these roads for 30
years, day and night and in all seasons
of the year. He was frequently stuck
in the mud and not always was able
to return without broken harness and
damaged vehicles. Dr. Canaday had
purchased an automobile few months
before his appointment as superin-
tendent and with it Travelled over the
roads for many miles in every direc-
ton. He had his ideas about road
building and started to put them in
force at once.
Under his supervision the roads soon
assumed another appearance. He
eliminated the middle ditch, he caused
drains or open bitches to be kept open
at both sides of the road, he graded
every foot of the roads over again, he
had gravel placed on every mile of
road under his charge, every load of
gravel was screened at the pits and
stones already on the roads were COL
lected into heaps and hauled off.
At frequent intervals a man was
sent over the road with wagon loaded
with gravel. Depressions that might
wear into holes We're looked for and
filled up and tamped down. Wherever
spot appeared to be wearing it was
given instant attention. All Ibis
work was done with the usual amount
of money devoted to the roads Of the
district
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
Hosiery STYLES.

The new stockings are worthy of
note. They are embroidered and built
upon openwork designs and they match
the costume. This makes them very in
teresting from woman's point of view,
for they give her certain opportunities
in dress which she did not have before.
And the same with her shoes, which
come in all colors. She can get them
in kid, patent leather, in, suede. in
linen and in cloth.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
Another Australian Experiment

Suitable farming land is provided by
the Australian government for groups
of men and their families that will ul-
timately form village settlements, but
they are not to be cooperative-each
settler will stand or fall on his own
merits. Government overseers will
guide and instruct the settlers for two
years, and the house erected for his
use can be used as public hall or
school. Plain rations, implements, a
small stock Of cows, poultry, etc. !;
roofing material, water tanks, etc., will
be supplied for the first year. This will
be charged as a loan and must be
eventually refunded to the state.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
One Blessin q.

"Well,' said Morner, poor old
Spowter has gone to that bourne
whence no traveller returns"
YES replied Crouch. Thanh
goodness, he can't come back and lee.
ture about it,"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
Lovely Woman.

Some women" said Uncle Eben,
not cnly wants DER own way, but
1ey wants de privilege of blamin' dei-
husbands fob lettin' 'em have 1t. If it
dom turn out right"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
We Make Travel Easy,

Five trains daily via the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe, Colorado to Kan
sas City, st. Joe, Chicago, Galveston,
Ell Paso, City of Mexico. Ask me
about reduced rates. G. F. Warren,
g. A., A. T. & s. F. Ry., All Dolly
Block, Salt Lake City. Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1906-07-27
WE HAVE BEEN SELLING

Baking Powder for tho past six months.
and II Gives entire satisfaction, and our
customers prefer II to any other brand.
BRADY 6 NORRIS. Grooers.
663 E. Seventh South. Salt Lake CITY.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16

All during the sum- er months when
all Paris was supposed to be occupied
with the burning qul-tion of what was
to be or not to be good style for the COM
ing season one heard a . reat deal about
the new silks, their closer weave, their
heavier weight and how much the leading
tailors were taken with such for model
purposes.
Well, the cat is out of the bag at last,
and voila!-it is not a silken suit that
appears as the general model, but just
a cloth one.
Cloth is to be the thing par excellence
wherever the tailor-made costume is con-
cerned. There is not a well-Iurnisi L
wardrobe anywhere that does not boast
of at least one. although more often two
are found, wooItex tailor-made. The choice
of the well-gowned woman is, of course,
for the latter number. plain and some
what severely cut one for mornings, shop
ping and the like; and somewhat more
elaborate one, corresponding to the Pa
risian definition of demi- tailIeur. for aft
ernoons and somewhat dressier occasions.
But from the lightweight mohairS and
henriettas to the closely woven meltons
and the heavier coverts, the sat4--hnished
broadcloths that come in the most ravish-
Ing colors, cloth, both for the gown and
its trimming. IS altogether a la mode.
And, speaking of colorings, one must
BE- grateful that gray is, for the once, at
any rate, demode. The spring ana early
summer displayed sucl an overwhelming
popularity for this shade that It
foregone conclusion that the elegantes
would discard it entirely In their calcu-
lations for autumn and winter wear. In
ehifons and allied fabrics, however. Ii is
still to maintain a place on fashions
roster; but we are not concerning our
selves with that side OF their survival
at present.
Reds, in their deeper and more complex
colortngs, are what the fashion authorities
abroad favor mostly. Welcome news this
Will be to many, for when one comes to
glance down the new color card 1t can
be seen Immediately that there Is a red
provided for just ab--t every possible
style and complexion coloring. always ex-
cepting the red-headed girl. Even for her,
though, the dyer's art has been exercised,
for there are some of the rich dark reds
that can be relied upon to bring out all
OF the gold and the brown tints In her
hair TO perfection, and relieve her, in
measure, at least, of the reproach % Of
carrotty colorinEs.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16

Several of the new greens display a
tendency to deepness and density of tone
which will make them welcome to all but
the sallow- 1t is usually only the woman
with clear skin and good colorins who
can wear any shade Of green at all, and
ere she decides upon this yeTnal tint for
her autumn gown she would better be
very sure, indeed, that the last vestige
of summer tan-to say nothing of saliow
ness or muddiness-has been removed
from her skin and complexion.
Brown, from the cafe-au-lait tints right
on through n g1mut of brilliant coppers,
terra cottas, feathers into a rich seal
tint, IS promised a very prominent place
In most of the models imported from
Paris and Vienna strong leaning to the
terra Gotta shades is plainly evident, the
richness of tint toned down with a judi
cious amount of braiding IN black, and,
perhaps, some little touch of either a
darker tint or of black in velvet at collar
and cuffs TO help out the softening effect
The conspicuously and universally be-
coming little Elton is back, with several
new features to render its return the
more welcome Setting off, as 1t does,
the best points of the wearer, Il Is no
wonder that one returns TO it, season
after season One of its latest NANTES
tations is In conjunction with a double
breasted waistcoat Of the directoire type,
its fronts rolled back in revers, to dis
play the broad expanse of contrasting
material.
One of those little points whereby the
initiated can distinguish between the
work Of a frst-class and a secoad-rate
tailor is in the roll OF those same reyers.
The better grade workman employs only
the best Of materials and findings, and
the results do justice to bis work In an
inexpensive suit. cheaply put together.
the interlinings are likely to be OF cheap
canvas, which creases and crinkles and
soon loses its shape The made-to-order
class of trade, however, use good grade
of princess haircloth. with q linen warp,
and altogether imperyious to daE2 or even
TO a good wetting. The advantages OF pay
ing for this class OF goods, even though
they are among the unseen parts Of the
costume, is obvious at a glance.
Fashion authorities have talked, and
at length, aneut the short-waisted Empire
effects mar we were to look for in au-
turnn models. Well, SO far, one must
confess that such have proven themselves
conspfcuousiy absent: quite out OF the
running, as it were. In the best tailor
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16
Autumn Brings the Wooen the Front Rich Lin
Of Coorngs- Braids and Braidng Very Conspicuous
Skirts of Comfortable Walking Lengths

mades the waistline Is posed at its nat
both its length and sienderness. The
short-waisted effect referred to has been
found far too trying for general wear.
1t has an unfortunate tendency to max
ing the shoulders seem round and even
bumped and the lines of the figure seem
skewed out OF all proportion. to say moth
ing of grace.
As for the new skirts, they are all OF
them fuller, and quite a considerable pro-
portion display a haircloth stifening In
troduced at the hem. SO far no con-
spicuousiy novel models have appeared,
and the lines that were established In
the late summer seem due to hold over
into the autumn months.
Circular skirts, in the higher priced ma
teriaIs, are shown with a silk lining
scanned in ut the belt and the hem with
the outer cloth, some interlining of light
weight but fair stiffening quality being
introduced for anywhere from six to q
dozen inches above the edge, according to
the height and build of the wearer.
Walking skirts just barely clear the
ground. according to the latest authori-
ties. The very short skirt of a season
or SO ago, which permitted the turn Of
the ankle to be very plainly seen, indeed
are altogether passe; and a more sensible
Iength-for adults, at any rate-is Its
successor. For dress wear the length is
that awkward one that expends several
inches OF material on the floor TO get IN
ones way in walking and to make going
upstairs a perilons process, even for
the very careful and cautious.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16
Simplicity in the Household
Recent Showngs Exclude Pussy Effects Plea for Simplicity
Being Both Fashionable and Hygenic- Lingerie and
Landerabe Effects Shown in the Shops.

TheSyoung housewife Is apt to make q
fetish OF her household goods; the older
and more experienced woman Is rather
more than apt to refer to such posses
sions merely household goods. Such
difference does one little letter-and
that cipher, too-make In a passing oe-
scription!
! Just now, when all Of the shops are
putting things In order, Cor the coming
autumn and winter trade Is exactly the
time TO talk with such proprietors and
buyers as viii SO far condesceud TO en-
tighten the ignorance of the average
woman. The more prosperous OF tho7e
have spent the dull season that Is coin
cident with summer in foreign lands, not
forgetting to take n whirl through such
domestic sources Of supply they are
won't TO lean upon the season through.
The junior member of q famous firm Of
household decorators let fall a few pass-
ing remarks over the dinner table re-
Gently. They were CLEANED and gathered
as golden wisdom by the scribe, tor full
well she knows that among people OF
wealth this young artists opinion on all
matters OF material household decoration
and furnishings is absolutely law.
simplicity. remarked the artist deco
rator. simplicity is merely the express
sion of a discriminating taste. and now
aGays even the most lately arrived rou-
Seau richie has swallowed and diges.ed
that fact The accumulation of articles
OF bigofry ard virtue" which former
generation considered necessary TO sup
port any claim of good taste or breeding
Is nowadays considered to prove exactly
the opposite. The curio tables and curio
cabinets. monuments of ugliness and
miracles of gliding, have been resegated
10 the attic. there TO await a revival of
the nambuoyant epoch which they signal
ICED. With them. too have gone the zlui-
ttudinous sofa pillows and cushions. the
lace bedspreads and pillow shams the
mantelpieee draperies and the yo;crui-
nous portieres which were once consid-
cred Indispensable in even the most plain
II furnished home. They have gone to
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16

keep company with the 8 and 10 course
dinner, the plush teagowns and the faded
photographs of other and bygone days.
The effect aimed at today Is a dig
nffed simplicity. The home IS expected
to be mirror of the taste of lis oceu-
pants And the attainment of absolutely
hygienic surroundings is fundamental 10
1t all. Nowadays the house that has not
hardwood floors throughout is not con-
stdered worth buying. The plumbing mnst
be of the exposed order, so that any
little fault or defect In the pipes can be
detected and remedied almost instantly,
and all of that expensive cabineI work
that formerly surrounded the stationary
lavafory and bathtub is altogether done
away with And the kitchen is recognized
as the heart of the home. in the houses
OF those of comfortable means more pains
is extended on this vital part of the
equipment than ever before Seiiing.
walls and floor are tiled, SO that the hose
be turned on and the entire room
thoroughly cleansed in a few moments
The floor is slightly Inclined towards one
corner, where there is run-oT for the
water. this connected with the regular
waste pipes from the house.
All of the furnishings are planned for
easy removal and frequent renewal. Cur
tains, both sash and full length. are pro
vided In double sets. so that there need
not be any awkward interval of bare
ness during the necessary laundering.
Portferes are banished as they hold TOO
much dust. and require too much time
for necessary cleaning. and their place
Is taken by movable screens Pictures
are few, but good. and the cluttering up
of wall space with anything that can be
roughly estimated as decorative is de-
cried.
"Quiet, restful and satisfying coiors are
recommended Soft yellows. dull green's
and sober browns are most IN favor. with
some of the less obtrusive rose and blue
tints for relief. Not that an air of SOM
berness or dinginess is advocated Not
at all But merely that the brilliant yell
lows, the staring reds. the vivid greens
and peacock blues that expressed the art
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16
wooItex TafIormndes.

Although one hears a great deal about
the vogue for silks for autumn wear. and
especially the new weaves that are
heavier, and therefore better suited to
tailored styles than were the chiffon
productions of the springtime, still II 10
to be noted that Il is the wooitex tailor
made that is most seen In the places
where fashion congregates and smart cos
tunes abound. Short and snappy shapes
seem to be preferred for the coats, and
skirts that clear the ground By but ,fere-
IL the fraction of an inch are accepted as
correct. Decidedly attractive for a
youthful wearer Is this model. one which
plain and severe taiiormade style. as we
know 1t on this side Of the ocean. and
the dressier demitaiIieur mode which OBJ
tains n France and, to lesser extent,
though, in England The coat has a
full complement of seams, the backs cut
with inverted underlying pleats that az
ford a very taunty fitness well below
the waistline: while the fronts follow the
reignlng mode that makes use Of but .
single dart IN front, and that one runs
clear up TO the shoulder seam, we'll
curved outward over the bust and pinch
ing in with the most fattering effect At
the waist The sleeve is quite full at the
top, tapering prettiiy below the elbow to
end In a velvet cuff, sr2id-frimmed at
the wrist The skirt shows the pleated
front panel with full ripping circular
sides and broad triple boxpleat occupy
ing the back Braiding, similar In design
and intent to that on the coat, 70 used
effectively upon the skirt
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16

The glove manufacturers do not seem to
take any stock in the rumor Of long
sleeves for autumn and winter wear, for
they go serenely on, making up elbow
and shoulder lengths. and even decore ting
the wrists and arms Of such gIores In
countless different styles This would
seem 10 be at least strong straw show
ing the trend Of fashion In favor Of the
short sleeve. Ribbon embroideries make
a charming effect upon the gloves il pearl
and mastfque shades Of suede, for the
suede glove has successfully ousted the
glace for all evening and cressy purposes
One sees the white gIace glove so rarely
in the haunts of fashion nowadays that
the wearer lays herself open to the suspi-
cion that she is but an interloper, that
she is not there as matter Of right OF
habit.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16

of the Victorian period are now recog-
nized as perversions OF taste, and the in
evitable revolt against such has achieved
its result.
"a sense of space and quietude is what
is most needed in the modern home and
this is primarily what the up-to-date dec
orator sets out to secure. The size of
the rooms, of course, marks the Limitation
of possibilities but much can be done to
secure this end in even a limited space.
For example, take the bedroom In the
house that we have recently furnished for
a millionaire young couple. That 1t Is
that of the mistress of the house makes
the argument all the more convincing.
There is q hardwood floor. finished in a
light color, and with simple border IN
Greek key pattern introducing a darker
shade OF the same wood all around. Four
medium size Pension rugs, in softened
tints of age are to be thrown on this
floor. The walls and ceiling are covered
with 8 glazed English chintz that repels
the dust beautifully, the material being
drawn across the ceiling in tented fashion
to the center. whence hangs an old Ven
ethan silver lantern. Silvered sconces at
intervals on the walls provide for light
ing.
The four windows have plain curtains
of bobbinet, with the Greek key pattern
done in braid for a border. those hanging
from valance of carved coca-bola wood
The bed is of brass and onyx, the couch
and chairs covered with the glazed chintz,
and only just enough furniture in the
room TO meet the needs of its occupant.
In many less wealthy families this room
would be deemed scant and bare; but it
is entirely in accord with present CON-
nonsense dictates.
in place of the oldtine bedspread and
pillow shams, the bed is dressed just as
il is used Plain linen pillow slips, and
spreads OF lightweight dinity-those lat
ter sometimes decorated with a floral pat
tern in colors-are the correct thing. Or
else q handsome Marseilies spread Is used
in the daytime. this removed at night,
since its weight is By no means COM
mensurate with its warmth
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-09-16
The Waistcoat Eton
In New Guise.

IN the models that are being prepared
FOR the coming season our old friend, the
Elton Jacket presents itself In many new
and novel gnises. There has been hardly
anything In the roster of fashion that
has proven Itself so universally becoming
ms this little jacket. Tall or short, stout
ior slender this little garment lends itself
well to the showing up of the best points
of the wearer. Several times the would
be fashion prophets have tried to Dust 1t
from it's post of vantage; but SO firmly
Is It fixed in popular favor that 1t returns
season after season, and each time with
some novel feature to commend 1t anew.
The essentially smart model that is pic
itured presents a directoire waistcoat
added to its charms. The material is one
of those satin-faced broadcloths-abroad
they are termed drap de messaline-in
one of the reddish plum shades that are
among the latest novelties. The waist
coat. revers, facings and cuffs are In
banana colored cloth, with a smooth suede
finish that contrasts well with the high
Iustre of the darker material. The coat
back fits smoothly and snugly to the
lines of the figure, the fronts rolled back
in pointed revers to display the expanse
of double-breasted waistcoat- The skirt
IS arranged with Inverted pleats, cut
away underneath around the hips, so that
the smoothness of the fit is not interfered
with. Pleated panels are inserted below
the knee at intervals. and strappings of
stitched and braided cloth serve for trim
mings.
The Military Tunfc Makes Its
Appearance.
1t must be conceded. after all Is said
and done, that it is in the closely fitting
styles that the tailor's art is seen at it's
most attractive best. Fashions that dis
play some hint or suggestion of military
lines, that allow for the spring and curves
of the figure to be cleverly brought out,
and where absolute and mathematical
perfection of every line and seam and
fold are in full view, are those on which
the tailor lavishes his best work, and their
success in consequence is foregone con-
ciusion. An excellent example of the
charms of such style is depleted herewith.
The coat followed the lines of the closely
fitting military tunic, the fronts arranged
with but a single dart that the straight
line which fashion affects at this point is
broad panels, literally decorated with
braiding executed in n soft and fine
eoutache- and separated by pleats that are
stitched down for half their length and
pressed fat to the deep hem. The requi-
site touch of dressinesS is achieved in the
little hint Of a vest front, managed by
the application OF a fancy embroidered
edge. laid on a velvet strip; the coat fast
ening with large hooks and eyes invsibly
beneath this. The sleeve carries out the
military idea In its plain severity, there
being but fulness enough at the top to
bring It well within the lines OF current
fashions.