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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
For a Young Girl.

Dear Miss Lee' I am young girl Ii years old, 5
feet inches tall, weigh 11e pounds have light hair
and completion and blue eyes. Would you please ad-
wise me as to what colors wear that would be
becomingf want new silk waist and also q skirt
to wear with Gould you give me your advice
and 86-inch hips How long should wear my skirtsi
Fannie.
You can wear all the green, mauys and purple
shades, also black, white, dark red, pale pink pale
and navy blue, golden brown and turquoise blue.
Unless there is some reason for having gown Of
two separate materials to be Of silk should ad
wise whole frock Of some SOFT pretty wooden ma
terial, trimming with silk. Such dress will be much
more important than the two separate parts and
tainy more in keeping with your age Of COURSE girls
OF your age do such toilets but then it is gen.
orally because either waist skirt, the may be,
has survived its mate and consequently odd gar
en is brought in to out the good one but when
the one material, the cost will not be more than
silk waist and cloth skirt. Anyway, 1t Is worth
thinking over, I am sure
navy blue Panama . light weight ladies'
CLOTH made in princess STYLE pleated to ft the figure
and the top deep yoke Of navy fancy silk, with
dashes Of white, blue and white plaid silk pin
tucked sody before cutting the bottom Of the skirt
trimmed and the yoke outlined with folds Of the goods
The sleeves would be full and end in pretty fancy
cuffs made from the silk. This could be carried out
in green with good effect if you like the shade better
waist then have boxpeated skirt and the silk waist
laid in one-inch boxpleats to form yoke, bringing
into pretty belt. You see separate garments al
ways smarter when carried out in plain Styles Make
full sleeves, pleating to form cuffs and finish with
pretty lace collar and cuffs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Books for Children.

A correspondent asks: "Would it be out of Nine.
Merri IS province to give list of books for chill
dren from 10 years of age and older9 live in a
country town and at the little library the books
not very up to date. would like something instruc-
tive to read aloud. ''-Rural
Here is list which has been passed on by a
youthful reader, and T gladly submit it to the de-
partment reader:
"Overhead. What Harry and Nellie Saw in the
Heavens by Annie Moore and Laura D. Nichols.
'Underfoot," sequel to Overhead"
"Three Greek Chldren."-Alfred Church.
FAIRY Tales of Ireland"-Eytinge.
"Ungara, Tale of Esquimaux FER. NJ Ballantyne,
boy Travellers in the Far East"-Knox
"Our Young Folks Abroad" -McCabe
"Our Christmas in a Palace."-E B. Hale.
. G1rls Who Became Famous"-s. X. Bolton
Boys of Other Countries. "-TayIor
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23

peat the question I asked few months ago. as
have changed the skirt Please answer, if you
spare the space My skirt is of very good quail
ity Of black taeta, made in cores, terminating
in scallops at about six inches in front and fifteen
inches in tho back with circular ounce that meets
the upper part There is train at the back. don't
want the train There five small tucks at each
Now, perhaps you can suggest some way to re-
model that will be in keeping with the latest style.
have boero and waist of the same material can
not get any material to match. Hoping have
not kept you too long, beg to have at least my first
question answered, and the last if possible.
Henning, MINI. A Subscriber.
Your query in regard to the taffeta being remod.
eled has been replied to- Correspondents will do we'll
to watch carefully because often for want of space,
their letters cut down CONDENSED and SO may
not be recognized by their writer's Initials and sig
natures too sometimes egble SO that even these
cannot always be relied upon Another failure to re-
ceve reply is because the paper is closely written ON
both Sides and while all letters answered in their
turn, these invariably set aside until time can
be given for the extra work they involve Oftentimes,
too, samples omitted, without which answers can.
not be definitely given. It would be help too, II
correspondents would state, when asking advice as to
white dress, whether skirt and coat, or skirt
and waist were DESIRED and in remodeling, whether
there is any material under the founce founces
skirt also, whether there is any material hand for
alterations By stating needs clearly much time may
be saved If you will make up the goods in an uptot
date style 1t will be by means passe looking. l
lovely gown in pinafore or jumper style
Have seven-gored skirt with inverted box pleat
stitched down to deep flounce depth, finishing the
bottom with hem Above this, run band of black
ribbon or fat braid about couple of inches wide tax
ing it up the sides Of the inverted peats to their
heads and ending there in point. Make a
guimpe and full bishop sleeves Of very pale old rose
the shade of the thread in the sample and jumper
of the goods finishing the top with band
black ribbon running downward in short tabs at in
tervals and confne with black ribbon belt. Edge
the short slashed sleeves with the ribbon and, in
gard to material for guimpe, silk fine flannel may
be used, preferred. You can wear reds, yellows,
browns pale and dark blue, gray old rose, pale pink
tan, fawn, cream and ivory.
AS to the tafeta skirt, I fancy, advised cutting
off the train and using the material for folds OF
tucked motifs to be used in concealing join Of skirt
to founce. The tucks must remain the seams,
the stitching marks will surely show if the skirt is
ripped
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
For Sister and Self.

Dear Miss Lee: Will you kindly tell me how to
make waist Of enclosed sampled am 26 years old,
feet inches TALL bust &c. waist "a, hips 80; have
black hair, brown eyes and light complexion have
brown broadcloth skirt with box pleats. I would
like to make it over, and could you tell how to
do it7 My sister has wine colored suit trimmed
with black. What color Of waist would go with it
for fall9 Would pink green be suitable9 She is
feet inches bust SO, waist 25 hips 40, dark brown
hair graybue eyes, rosy complexion and round face
She is 20 years Old What her most becoming
colors7 How should she dress her hairs She mostly
wears it in side pompadour and twisted high in back
don It think parted hair is becoming to her Thank
ing you in advance Mrs. P. G. A.
Farwell, MINI.
The sample: Of cream white corduroy will look it's
best made up in plain style. I should have yoke
just short goring out the shoulders and down front
and back in broad tabs, with fairly full lower
portion peated to It, This model will give you the
breadth your height calls for, yet is that be
easily Numbered: A little cream white braid gimp
may outline yoke and the sleeves will be bishop
brought into cuffs showing little of the chosen
trimming. Why not rip your skirt and change into
modified circulars You could get narrow front
width, fancy, outlined with box pleats a box pleat
down the back and smooth fitting over the hips.
Trim the bottom with short length strappngs of the
broadcoth, made from cuttings from the skirt, or
trim with fiat brown fiber braid. don It quite fancy
either pink green for waist to be worn with the
wine color skirt A fancy silk in black and shades
of red or old rose would look well, would India
silk the same shade the skirt, and the same may
be said of plaid with wine color in it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
By Mile. Merri.
Copyright, 1906.
A Handkerchief Shower.

sTHIS affair for prospective bride arranged
n in very clever manner Twelve intimate
! H. friends were invited to luncheon with the
quest to bring the gift ''mouchor' rolled up into
the smallest package possible. Before going to the
diningroom the hostess took all the packages and
disappeared. When luncheon announced, with
one voice the guests exclaimed: elbow pretty!''
Suspended from the chandelier there inverted
Japanese umbrella; from each rib there smaller
umbrella, and from this hung by ribbons there
a gilded watering can, the sprinkler Of which had
comng ot At the eSd Of each ribbon there was
tightly rolled package. The effect lovely. The
place cards miniature 'Jap'' parasols with the
cards tied to the handles. The candle shades
lanterns filled with canded pulled rice were at each
place The mint sherbet which the dessert, had
snlax twined around the tall glass with another lit
tie umbrella in the top Of the glass.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A Depilatory.

Will you please be SO kind as to tell me of some
simple remedy for hair the arms9 I have seen
in your columns before but paid attention to
it. Also be so kind to tell something that will
take varnish off Of dress. It thin white dress
and am afraid that violent rubbing will tear the
dress / am very much interested in your column
and think your advice of various kinds very helpful
Thanking you in advance remain your friend
M. A. T.
There is nothing but electricity that will remove
the hair permanently and it is long and expensive
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
An Evening with Celebrities.

For this affair the hostess had saved nictures NJ
famous people and mounted them on colored card
board; then they were pinned on the wall and put
IN conspicuous places thruout the rooms. Each one
which was handed to the guests they entered the
rooms very interesting time followed. There were
Longfellow' 'Queen Wilhelmina, "Aieeaadr sae Of
England" "susan B. Anthony" 'fMrs Potter Palm
etc. After the allotted time the correct list was
read and prizes awarded for the best and poorest
lists. When the refreshments were served partners
Were found by piecing out the sections Of 'Mother
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A Renodeled Velvet.

~ EAR MADAM: Will you kindly help me in
EB remodeng a black velvet, 29-inch Monte
- Carlo coat, having plain back short stole
and double cape collar rather full sleeves9 The velvet
have six or seven yards of trimming like enclosed
sample, which might be used. I wish rather dressy
coat to wear with black wolfe and silk skirts.
My height is feet 6% inches bust "a, waist %,
weight l20 pounds. I would prefer blouse coat If
they will be this winter Will the corseet skirts
also be worn much thru the past seasons Thank
ing you in advance for your assistance,
Valley City, N. D. ID. Mac.
very becoming to you, and it will remodel well into
q smart blouse coat. If practicable, get two side
pleats from each shoulder, beginning with moth
ing increasing in fold it tapers to waistlne form
ing box peat there, which effects a close-ftting
back. Still allow the velvet to fall in folds, suggest
ing peplum coattail. Bring the fronts in similar
box peats, fully and blousng, and the peats falling
the material like a faring pepum, and conceal the
join with folded back belt the pleats at the back
and front being held down to it with the handsomest
buttons that your purse buy. These decorate in
profusion all the models, whether coat gown,
and mono can be too handsome The pepum tho
hips should be preferably shorter than the pleated
part at back and front. In view of the trimming on
little apart, their ends concealed under the peats.
iWaistcoats are a feature this fall. You might add
of white broadcloth, single double breasted,
and keeping the front edges Of the velvet coat loose
trim them with the braid and have rolling collar OF
the velvet Another suggestion is to preserve the
capes and trim with the braid and have narrow
rolling collar of the broadcoth Renew the nap at the
without changing the shape trim with velvet broad
cloth cuffs decorated with the braid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A Spotted Velvet Hat.

What do to remedy rain spots on top of my
Alice blue velvet hats Reader.
Hold the hat over the steam from tea kettle and
when it is thoroly damp brush very carefully with
velvet brush. Be that you brush with the nap
of the velvet and do not let the brush linger any
place or there will be another spot.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A Puzzled Lover.

B;;ss thing c: :sy j; a' ss;
asks the hand Of his lady love of her
parents and what is the proper or thing for
them to say if he is favored they pleased with
his otferY Please answer as soon as possible.
>r'. 20. o.
There can be no rule in regard to such personal
matter and the simpler and more direct is the
better Tell the young woman's father in a few
words and without any elaborate Introduction that
you love his daughter and want his permission to
marry her AS to his reply, he should in simple
he does consent and if he does he will tell you Sc
in his words 1t is far better to plan speeches
for such occasions, they to slip from your
mind and leave you stammering and suffering when
you want to be dignifed. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Novel Flower Party.

! At afternoon party given for fifteen twenty
girls, each requested to wearing something
to indicate ''fower.' It certainly was a regular
flower garden of grls that assembled the broad
-decked porch. The hostess gave out little hand
painted fower-shaped booklets for the guesses BIZ
awarded to the girl who guessed the most and
O. box of marshmallows to the having the least
correct guesses Some Of the representations
Exceedingly clever; row Of pins conspcuously
the front Of the gown was "rose,' several pink
bows of huge proportions "pinks,'' while but
ton fastened on with nail "bachelors buttons
girl Respondent in silver stars proudly said she
Il whole bouquet Of "asters.'' Space forbids any
more examples, but it will be readily how this
idea could be adapted to almost any entertainment.
I Riddles.
Here is most ingenious riddle by Bishop Wilber-
force which will afford keen amusement arranged
contest. At the head of the paper write. 81
singular piece Of mechanism, every admits. ~
z Then write the following questions
IL have carpenters toolbox 1.-Two lids. 3-Two
musical Instruments 4Ten articles used by carpenter.
1.-TWO lofty trees. 6-Two good fish. IA number Of
shelfsh s-A stag. "a small animals,
swift and shy. 10Two playful animals. 11-A number
Of weathercocks. 1.-Two established measures
Two implements Of 14-Whips without handles Is
The steps Of hotel. 16The sides Of 17-Fine
flowers ia fruit 1.-two scholars. 20-Two places
of worship. 21-Ten Spanish noblemen wait upon me-
ga out of difficulty. 23-A poor IA desert
place. ga probable remark Of Nebuchadnezzar when
..... ANSWERS ~
The human body which has:
IA chest. 1.-TWO eyelids 3-Drurns Mails. 81
Palms s-soles Muscles. s-Hart (heart) O.
Hares (hairs) 10-Calves. 11vanes (veins). 12-Feet
and 17-Tulps. R-Adam's apple. 19-Pupls
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23

Your sister wear pale, ALICE sapphire, royal
and navy blues, pale yellow pale pink dark green,
gray, golden brown, tan, fawn, wine COLOR and
ivory. I think il she viii try the hair pompadour,
highest directly above the forehead and dress it low
in the back, it will be found becoming.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Concerning the Hair.

Can you tell me if it will hurt the color of the
hair to use vaseline and qunine9 Ny hair is very
light in color and should hate to anything that
would bleach it. And would you kindly tell me if
there is any danger Of blood poisoning or anything
serious from having superfuous hair removed by cleo
tricity9 Please these questions in the next
Sunday Journal Thanking you for your kind advice,
I am, An Interested Reader
The vasene and quinine should not change the
color of your hair and it certainly will not make it
lighter If you are rather young person the new
hair will probably in darker Electricity is
sidered a harmless method Of removing superfuous
hair, but it should only be applied by expert.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Riddles and Games for Autumn Parties

2o-Temples. 21-Ten-dons. 22-Cheek 2s-Palet. "a
Waste. 25-"I browse" (eyebrows).
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A School, Outfit.

Dear Madam: Will you please help with my
school outt9 How many other dresses ought have
besides the blue, of which I enclose sample, and
very dark red brilliantne of which have enough
skirt and for whole dress of the blues How
should they be made and which is better for princess
or can wear it, am feet AZ inches tall, bust 49,
waist 20, age l6; fair without much color What are
my successful colorsf lja.sa.sY a-Genevieve.
You can certainly wear princess frock, and will
look well in it. Syrr to fit about the wastline. The
sample Of thin navy blue seems appropriate for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
A Girl of Sixteen.

Dear Miss Lee: AS you have helped so many
young girls of my age, which Is 16, wonder if you
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
For Prospective Brides,

me following information will doubtless be &C
ceptable to many Of readers; others NAV like to
cut it out for Culture use" What the color Of one,s
wedding gown signifies:
Married In gray, you will go far away:
Married IN black, you will wish yourself back:
Married N brown, you will live of town ~ +.
Married IN red, you will wish yourself dead;
Married IN pearl. you will live in a whirl:
Married in green ashamed to be seen; ga
MARRIED IN yellow, ashamed Of your fellow:
Married in blue, he will always be true;
MARRIED IN pink, your spirits will sink
Married In white, you have chosen Alright
Having selected the color Of the wedding gown
next the choice Of the all-important day and
again ancient lore to the front with this Jingle;
Monday for health,
....r Tuesday for wealth,
... Wednesday the best day Of ALL
Thursday for losses
r. -. Friday for crosses
80 Saturday no luck at all.
However, in spite Of the dire fatality attached
to Saturday modern brides have thrown superstition
to the winds and it has become the most fashionable
day for weddings, especially since the presidents
daughter chose it to wed the man Of her choice.
aE 81 4zG s !. s*E
Questions on any subject pertaining to this de-
partment will cheerfully be answered. reply will
be sent by mail if stamped and addressed envelop is
inclosed; otherwise will appear in this col
umn. Address Nile. Merri The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Plum Stains.

Will you please tell me possible thru
The Journal what will take plum stains out of
damask cloth? old Subscriber
Peach stains among the most difficult spots to
remove because they show little before the cloth
is wet and then they turn dark The old-fashoned
grass bleaching is an excellent way Of taking them
out and all spots disappear from white table linen
if it is spread on the grass in the and kept wet.
It is slow process however, and may be aided with
little javeo water. The recipe for making it comes
all cans Of chloride of lime where the directions are
also given for using it. Be and wash the bleach
thoroly from the linen when the spot has been re-
moved it is acid and will njure the fabric il not
washed out.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
Betty Blair's Solution of Many Problems

process. There different dipilatores which will
take away the growth, but it will return and some
times thicker and darker than before. I want you
to understand this before you it so that you will
not be surprised when the hair grows again. The
prescription is as follows: Suphuret of barium one
and half Water six ounces. Mix into
paste by wetting starch with the solution and
apply to the offending hairs. When dry the hairs
will come away with the powder.
Try alcohol for the varnish stain on your white
dress Let the spot soak in the alcohol and squeeze
the fabric very gently instead of rubbing it.
am very glad that. you find this department in
teresting and trust that my suggestions will prove
successful with you they have with Others.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-23
To Remove Rust.

Could you please tell what will take the rust
out of pink lawn dress without taking the color
outs "A Reader
Anything that would take out the rust would re-
move the color from your pink lawn. So hope the
stain is not large and conspicuous.
Williams news., 1906-12-15

the basis for an injunction to pro hibit the pasturing of sheep and goats on forest reserve lands in violation of the regulations of the secretary of the interior. Judge Whitson's court is inferior to the circuit court of appeals for the ninth circuit. and he will be bound by the decision in the Dastervignes case in civil matter. X
 In the ease of Dent vs. U- s. the supreme court of Arizona rendered decision that a violation of the regulation governing forest reserves is punishable as crime. This is believed to he good law and >in harmony with the decision iir the Dastervignes' case.-Prescott Courier.
Williams news., 1906-12-15
Arizona's Copper

Arizona's copper page is the most interesting in the territory'> history. Take few figures by way of illustration; they are from the Copper Handbook, 1906. In 1883, the first year of which there is official record. Arizona's copper production was 23,o73,92O pounds "a very good beginning. In 1893 it was 43,OOS,OOO pounds. The in crease for the ten years was. not astoundingly great, but it was sufficient to show that there was more copper where the first had come from. That was very clearly demonstrated during the succeeding ten years, for, as Mir. Stevens tells us, the production amounted to 147 ,647 ,360 pounds in 1903, or just about three times as much as it was ten years before
 But that only tells the lesser half of the story. It is difficult to realize that during the last three years Arizona's copper output has more than doubled, or, to state in figures, has risen from 147 ,e47.- 36O pounds in 1903 to 3OO,O0O,OOO pounds (estimated) in 1906 That is, verify, going some." One company (the Copper Queen) is now turning out as much copper a year as the entire territory was producing four years ago.-Los Angeles Mining Review.
Williams news., 1906-12-15
Obtains Injunction

The Grand Canyon railway yesterday obtained an injunction against the county of Coconiuo re- straing the county from collecting the taxes assessed against the rail- way and the Fl Tovar hotel at Grand Canyon. The territorial board of equalization placed the railway on the tax roll and assessed it's value at a little more than $299,OOO. The ra lway company claims exemption from taxation under an act of the legislature of Arizona passed in 1899, and that the exemption extends for ten years, that is until March 16, 1909. The case is expected to be heard at the April term of court, 19O7.- Sun, Dec s.
Williams news., 1906-12-15
Banks of This Territory

An hstract of the reports made te the comptroller to the currency shows the following condition of the national banks of Arizona at the close of business on November 12: Loans and discounts. $3.655. 4O1; United States bonds to secure circu lation, $5S1, 300; United States bonds to secure United States deposits $25O. .25O; bonds. securities. etc., $557 ,5S2; due from national banks, not reserve agents, $490273; due from state banks and bankers. etc, $293 .4S2; due from approved reserve agents, $1,354,O79, lawful money'reserve in bank, $561 061 :; capital stock paid in, $7155 300; surplus fund, s332,OOO; due to other'national banks, $61,215; due to state banks and bankers, $4S, 105; due to trust companies and savings banks, $37. .756; due 10 approved reserve agents, $13,170, individual deposits, $6,1l4,Uo1
 United States deposits, $1541S4 percentage of legal reserve tu deposits, IS 43-Republican.