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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
The Journals Expert Matters Of Feminine Dress Advises Them
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- easy matter with these, quite consideration
during the hot weather.
Gather the frock to ft the figure and trim the
bottom with folds cut on the bias Skirts show very
little trimming this year. And now as to finish
for the top, seeing that it is intended for outings,
should have 1t cut out in round yoke form for
with lingerie guimpe that your gown may be
made fresh again each time Of wearing if necessary,
by adding clean cheisette collars, you know, will
get soiled and mussed quickly. Outline with fat
collar Of the goods hemmed on the edge and trimmed
above with applique Of lace medaions, preferably
butterflies arranged irregularly. supposing the
terial chosen is in neutral tones then the gown will
probably lack character. To supply this add lace
banding to the top Of the bertha and thread with black
velvet. Your sleeves may be pretty and fluffy as
you please and will end just below elbow in lingerie
band cuffs or in the lace banding, threaded,
sidered in better taste. ..a.,-r .''a al.
Cream serge is considered exceedingly smart for
young girls wear, made up In the circular skirt
strapped with folds and the pony coat trimmed with
velvet collar and cuffs This for general wear and
If for BETTER then the cream fibre braid Is employed
for skirt and coat trimming, the collar and cuffs often
of finest white batiste embroidery, and sometimes of
deep pink velvet. -. ~t..-., .... ..a.~ ..
There is something very superior and refined look
ing about these SUITS yet the cost is moro than
of common material. The waist will be Of fine
lingerie and the belt white kid. .. = ... '.-.,E
The unfinished leghorn hats go well with these
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

Of your shoe tops. You evidently genuine
brunette and 80 successfully cream, ivory,
the yellows, orange famngo, cardinal to crimson,
golden brown, TAM gray pale and navy blue very pale
pink, and not too much In the coral and shades
old and terra Gotta -.
In developing your gown a broad effect on the
shoulders Is necessary in order to balance your figure
WELL SO suggest square yoke of fine tucks divided
into groups with bands Of insertion embroidery out
lined with another band which will hold down double
the sre w enc .tbar m M
In the 'front.' It Is just given to suggest breadth and
little fullness over the bust, but 1t stops short
there, the long line is preserved from neck to hem,
costing double box pleat, and the sides and back
be gathered into the belt, and the bottom trimmed
with double ruffle of the goods stopping short at
carrying out the waist effect Your sleeves will be
just pus brought in at elbow threequarter length
to cuffs Of the embroidery and fine tuckng Following
these suggestions the result will be dainty becoming
frock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
NOTCH CARVING AND HOW TO DO IT

T~ HIS delicate and beautiful work of the Scandi-
navian be accomplished by any one who
will take time to master the Of the rule and
compass. ~
Its recommendations home art are many. In
the first place. it does not require special to
work in, no bench being needed; there is noise;
the work is clean and be done well in the paror
as IN e Kitchen The chips being caught in apron,
there is to be cleaned up when thru working
The tools are rdcuously inexpensive and consist Of
the following: four-inch steel compass, with an
adjustable pencil holder, twelveinch rule sx-inch
triangle as degrees) and pattern makers knife.
The blade of the knife is about an inch and
quarter long, tapered very thin to the point, where
all the cutting is done-note dotted lines The
handle is of great Importance; it should be about
four and q half inches long, Of a gradual taper
and free from varnsh. The varnish causes the hand
20 persplre which is very objectionable and prevents
good grip upon the tool IF the handle is Vanished
when purchased it must be scraped of with piece
Of window glass.
The method Of using the knife should readily be-
come familiar to the hand for resembles very much
the ordinary jack or pruning knife, and these may
be used when the other knife cannot be procured.
It will be necessary to wrap the handle and part
Of the blade with tape to prevent cutting the fingers
The work is held firmly in hand, resting in the
other hand, the elbow well away from the side the
thumb resting upon the work to guide the tool while
cutting the pockets (notches, which by pulling
ha knife with the fingers without moving the hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

~ HE summer girl should be the prettiest Of all the
n year. w..
- Winter has It's GIRL with her glowing cheeks
and sparkling eyes; and spring has it's girl with
the arbutus tnts and the violet glow; and April has
its girl; and May and June, with the rose colorsa
have their own,
But lovelier than all should be the summer GIRL
For her there must be eyes clear the cheeks
pink the shells that lie the Shore lips ripe
the berries, and forehead as softly toned
the Of the country girl milking pail, and
figure that might be composite of all the graces and
all the nymphs
The summer girl must have blemishes. Thou
posed to the all day, she must have TAM tho in
the wind from morning until night, she must show no
freckles; tho she dances from night until morning. she
must display wrinkle; tho she swings the clubs
and bowls and plays eroquet tennis and whatnot, she
figure and be coiHured from morning until night and
from night until morning in the most approved style,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
It is like playing with fire. the summer campaign Of
the girl Tho exposed to the scorching rays,
she not show that she feels them; tho In every
she must show outward visible evidence that they
are bothering her. -.......
It is easier said than DONE this keeping clear Of
the SUMS touches, the summer girl will tell you But
she will add that it is possibility She will tell you
that she keep the gun off her face in the shape Of
freckles and TAM and she will show you her nywhite
hands-gloveless all day-yet SO soft and fine and pink
that you look upon them with wonder
The hands Of the summer girl are her chief won
der You find them moist, yielding beautiful in shape
and alurng in their gestures. She keeps them by
the daily treatment, she will assure you
And then she will show you how equally lovely she
keeps the skin Of her face her teeth her hair and her
very neck and shoulders which the most difficult
Of all members to keep pretty, because Of the metallic
stock and the colored yokes which are worn.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

~ EAR MISS LEE IA years old, go to high
school and like to look neat and dressy.
- viii you please tell the most becoming
colors to wear and styles for my agea Have dark
brown hair, gray eyes, black eyebrows and eye
face little long Would like two wash dresses and
suit for summer. Would loose coat be most suit
able for mes Also tell me a hat to match.
Also give the most becoming coors to wear for
person with black hair blue gray eyes, bust "a, hip
AZ, light 1884, feet inches, age 49, medium
fair complexion. Tell me the most suitable way to
have an aaround suit made and material that would
look well and hat to match9 Have to dress small
but like to look WELL Inclosed is sample Of
lawn Of which I have ten yards I bought it three
years ago. Is there any way that can get nice
afternoon evening dress out Of it. cannot match
it now. H. H. and E. G. Il.
Do you think you need long loose wrapf If SO,
choose either black taeta pongee In prince chap
model, little threequarter length, semiftting
in the back, and straight doublebreasted fronts
Roomy sleeves On the coat order will finish smart
practical coat, and by the way, the less trimming
these coats exhibit the smarter they considered
cut and workmanship being the chief requisites Per-
haps you may decide that pretty shirtwaist suit in
checked cotton wolfe would be Of more service TO
you than the white linen suit. If SO, cut your skirt
circular and have it sunpeated trimming the bottom
with two of ribbon. The full sleeves will be
sunpleated also, and these with the skirt V DO cut
on the bias. The waist will be pleated from the
shoulders and be cut out In small square at the neck
for with chemisettes. Add smart looking belt
and your toilet will be complete. If you wish thin
j.: buy pretty lawn waist, ready to wear, making
suit else have the whole frock Of organd in printed
flowers. Just full gathered skirt hemmed and tucked
on the bottom, and full baby waist depending from
a. yoke formed by sewing Val insertion together in
rows, with puff sleeves ending in band cuffs matching
the yoke. The belt, too, may be Of the lace pre-
ferred Surprising your best gown is In the new gray
colorngs, then have elbow gloves Of golden brown
tan tie shoes and stockings, round ruff Of fine brown
point desprt net finished with number of streamers
of various lengths in golden brown ribbon, hat Of
brown manes of leghorn, in becoming shape
trimmed with brown malines and palest yellow roses,
wings in shades of Alice blue. white linen para
sol with just little English embroidery will be
carried with this any Of the foregoing gowns.
These accessories will also 60 we'll with gown Of
golden brown.
Don't forget that you need pretty lingerie blouse
for with your best gown, the princesse skirt,
supposing the material is considered too warm for
self blouse.
!, You will need second pair Of black walking
shoes, and slippers, Of plain black sailor
with the crown encrcled with ruching of black or
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
BY Mile. Merri.

~ HERE is always fascination about lawn
party and when given really
~ national holiday the interest Is increased.
Surround the grounds with arches Of Japanese
lanterns, or if practical have the lawn wired
for electric lights, but still use a quantity
The invitations may be sent written small "Jap''
doilies napkins, and incosed in frecracker de-
spoiled Of its POWDER the toy fire crackers may be
used They come in all sizes. Candles are made in
shape Of crackers the tiny sticks being wound with
red paper and tied together in exact imitation Of tho
real thing. Paper tablecloths and napkins pre-
pared especially for this day and Of should be
used Flags must be in evidence everywhere the
to be used hair ornaments Of silk and most at
tractive Then there elderly BELLS" gunboats,
cooked hats drums boxes in shape Of packages of fire.
crackers, etcso many shapes that hostess may have
large variety to choose from. These souvenirs add
to the table decoration that nothing else is
sary except bowl in the center containing red and
white carnations with blue larkspur. Candles and
ribbon come in red white and blue; candies will be
made in these coors Of fruit sugars there
no danger in eating them large bag Of red white
and blue tissue paper filed with bon-bons and sus
pended with ribbon from tree porch makes great
cane, the person being blindfolded when the bag
finally bursts there is scramble for the contents.
These candies should be wrapped in red white and blue
tissue paper with the ends fringed Horns and flags
should be provided and platform for dancing If the
party is a large one.
1t is good plan for several friends to combine
forces and give party of this kind together the
department stores keep the flags Of all nations and it
would make an interesting contest to have specimen
OF these flags for the guests to and to the
who first correctly guesses flag award 1t prize
pretty porch decoration is to take fern hang
ing baskets and stick them full Of small flags, hang
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

glass; The woods best suited for chip carving are as
follows: For turned and small fat work apple, pear
lime the BEST Here it may be said that turned
work to order can be got at very reasonable prices
For large work sweet gum is the ideal wood For
furniture clear maple, sycamore, straightforward oak
and walnut are the most desirable. It must be re-
membered that all cutting instruments should be kept
In horo ORDER successful clean work cannot be done
Any time spent upon sharpening the tools is lost
The blade Of the knife and the skew should have
long bevel. The tool should be sharpened on the
inside well as the outside, and should have the
same bevel Oil stones be bought to fit these TOOLS
With the knife the most cutting is done with about
half inch Of point, therefore this part must receive
the greatest attention. It should be ground upon
grindstone to long, thin beve then thoroly smoothed
upon an oistone using plenty Of oil. Keep the blade
perfectly fat and all scratches that made
by the grinding. Should the edge become feathered
draw 1t two three times thru the grain Of piece
Of wood. This will remove it. When the blade is
well honed and thoroly smooth rub the edge Of it on
both sides three four times the stone to make
another, but very slight, bevel This is the cutting
edge. TO give the tools an extra fine edge they
stropped upon piece Of leather which should be well
saturated with castor oil (his oil does not dry) Next
jeweler' rouge should be well rubbed in, and the
strop is ready for use.
We now come to the finishing Of the work Stains
dyes should be used after the work is carved
they work into the cross grain Of the wood more
than elsewhere causing the work to look spotty and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

We will now take piece Of waste wood and rule
off two lines parallel to each other about quarter Of
inch apart Of any length cut thru the surface to-
ward the center Of the ruled lines at any angle oping
the cuts toward each other At whatever angle these
cuts made they to meet, making "
shaped groove that being the Of the wall formed
by the two Sides These lines cut first from
side and then the work is turned around and cut as
indicated by the This is all there is to notch
carving The effect of the design depends upon the
size, and general arrangements Of the pockets
The angle Of the depth must necessarily be uniform
With little practice the knife will be naturally held
at the same angle for the whole Of the design
The size Of the notches will depend upon the article
decorated If it is picture frame the notches can
be toeraby large, but should it be jewel puff box
paper cutter the notches must be small and smoothly
cut AS these small articles liable to be handled
they should be exceedingly well done.
+ 4
The first inquiry by the tyro is, What can deo-
crate. There hundreds Of articles that be
bought ready made. Those intended for topographic
work will be found equally suitable for notch carving
The article having been specially prepared by sand
papering the surface it being very desirable that II
should be perfectly smooth, 1t Is drawback for the
purpose the fine particles Of sand, having worked
into the grain Of the wood cause end Of trouble
to cutting toos therefore, before carving these articles
1t is necessary that they be scraped either with
cabinetmakers' scraper or pieces Of broken window
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
A Fourth of july Lawn Party

ing CLAP" lantern between them. Over the lemon
AIDE bowl suspend huge parasol, with small lantern
hung from each rib; when lighted the effect is lovely
Tie the sandwiches with tricolored ribbon and
ment the individual cakes with flag. Singing
songs, winding up with "Amerca," will bring this
delightful lawn party to close. It is needless to say
that the children included in this party; they will
have to have the constant surveillance of their parens
anyhow, SO the "grown-ups" might just we'll enjoy
good time, too, and the young people will be per-
fectly contented to stay at home in this bower of
beauty which u.s. in reality very inexpensive except tho
time 1t takes to prepare. Let the children assist
hinder whichever the may be, and you will be
able to keep them in sight all day. which is certainly
must permit the celebration, tho her heart quakes
within her. If any Of the readers are contemplating
"lawn parties, wait until the "Fourth," and so kill
two birds with one stone.
Such affairs must be very informal--no ceremony
and no elaborate dressing.
The Game of Nations.
Here is bright little game to get ones thinking
ment On slips Of paper to be given each guest write
the questions, and when returned to the hostess the
correct answers should be: ..
The nation from which start7 Termination. ,
The nation for teachers? Explanation. .f
The nation for actors? Impersonation. ~
The nation for pupilsf Subordinaton :.E
The nation for theological students7 Ordination.
The nation for an unpopular official? Resignation.
The nation for pests? Determination. ,
The nation for evil doors? Condemnation.
The nation desired by monopolies? Combination
The nation which indicates class? Denomination.
The nation on a crusader Carrie Nation. .... a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

frocks, and really extremely fashionable Just
For every day wear soft ribbon makes the best trim
ming, while for dress hat, flowers in abundance
may be employed. You can wear ivory, cream, all
shades Of blue also gray, the reds cardinal, golden
brown, tan, fawn, yellow, orange and old rose but
be careful of genuine pale pink the soft pale pastel
pinks will become you, and do not attempt green, if
you inclined to tan in the Your skirts should
reach your shoe tops, and in regard to the hair SO
Young girls generally find it becoming to dress
the hair low, and, much latitude is allowed in
the number of bows used in decorating the hair these
may be placed almost at any point that will produce
becoming effects regardless Of tho style Of hairdessng
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

stead Of number Of small articles. If it is luncheon
the present is brought in tray by the maid If 1t
is afternoon evening party box containing tho
offering is delivered by special messenger. brass
candestick, copper BOWL dainty luncheon cloth,
bit Of oriental stuff for pillow table cover all
most acceptable to prospective brids. s. -
.--.t- s".= + + f -...
Questions any subject pertaining to this depart
ment will cheerfully be answered reply will be sent
by mail If stamped and addressed enveop is inclosed
otherwise answers will appear in this column. Ad
dress Nile Merri, The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

touch and pleasingly unobtrusive to the eye. While
many porch is gutless Of q rug the porches Of
wealth do not thus go bare. Exquisite bits from tho
historic looms Of Persia, Turkey and India spread
here and there by those who these treasures in
plenty, while others content with various mats
and rugs. Mating rugs are delightful being dainty
and clean and cool. ~ 2. s.-a, : t..-
As for cushions, the great thing is to have the
covers attractive and washable. Thread and Thrum
is the latest novelty, and is upon rag carpet lines
with picturesque ends sticking out here and there.
had in reed rattan and in prairie grass well as In
cheaper materials.
While the fair ones in tn, upper lefthand corner
at the right Is installed in rustic house,
which comes, seats and all, ready to set up. very
few Of mes favorite belongings transforms it into
charming garden retreat. From it may superin-
tend the garden exploits Of her little ones
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

cARvING-THE PRUNING KNIFE, SHOWING HOW
TO GRIND FOR NOTCH CARVING.
Should the oil not be Of the best quality it is liable to
become taeky this can be removed by applying kero-
sene on stiff brush, and then giving final coat OF
good oil.
For small articles beeswax dissolved in turpentine
is the most desirable fnish-one of the best
yellow wax to half pint of spirits of turpentine APP
When the turpentne has evaporated and the surface
is just little knotty, polish with clean stiff brush
The oftener the work is polished the better will look
Work that will be much handled, such paper
cutters small boxes, etc. should be given three coats
Of celluloid lacquer, commonly known as banana
varnish.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
Lace Flounces,

Lace founces ball gowns enjoying quite a
success. To women who possess valuable laces Of
some length but who hesitate making the sacrifice Of
cutting it in many pieces the frls require here
is judicous way out Of the dilemma; If, let say,
edly be great pity to cut considerable length Of
lovely old lace into three or four odd pieces while,
by sacrificing few inches in the Cummings" the
lace may be used all in piece by being fatty folded
back and pressed in front Of the skirt. ID.
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PORCH DAYS;
8 FOREIGNERS saw WA .,

u = EORElGNERS say, we are
~ keen on our porches. One
has only to look at any
summer hotel or suburban or semi
suburban dwelling to CLEAN as much.
All day long in many a household
the family meets on the porch. Ac-
counts are settled on the porch of a
morning, and mending Is done there.
Mayhap the luncheon is spread
there. Afternoon visitors are re-
ceived there, and afternoon tea is
served there, and perhaps few repu-
tations are slit up the back while
the pretty hostess embroiders lin
gerie blouse down the front. AS for
evening, then the porch is a verit-
able reception room, where friends
join the family, and where Cupid
may often be observed perching on
the balustrade, engineering one Of
his little games.
Porch furnishings mean the sim
plicity of summer luxury. They must
he dainty 1irht and cool to thA
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

white net and couple Of black wings will DO an ex-
ceedingy good stbetween' hat and for travelling.
Of course you do not need all that have mentioned,
just make your choice. AS to colors, you can wear
black white, Alice and navy blue pale and dark green,
dark brown, mauve, purple, all shades Of gray and
very pale lemon. .@#s r. saSa4#
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01

delicate and cooling lotion for tho hekroom ID
aromatic vinegar, which Is made follows: Put Q
handful Of dosemary wormwood, lavender, massage
and mint into stone jar. Then with a gallop Of
strong vinegar, closely and keep near FIRE fol
four days. Then strain, add one ounce Of powdered
camphor gum, bottle and seal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-01
A High School Girl.

Dear Miss Lee: am high school girl Of 10
years and read your advice to others turned to
You in my perplexity about my dresses this
I am feet 37a inches, my waist measure is 81 am
slender with dark brown hair and eyes, usually get
very tanned In summer Now what want to know is,
will princesse skirt Of cotton material look
well and what color would you advise me to
haves It is to be picnic dress. also would like to
know what kind Of dress shall get for Sunday and
how 1t be made becoming to onef Is Powered
organdy going to be worns How should girl of my
age arrange her hair and how long should her
be worna r..--"'. C. M.
Minneapolis. - .'.s 49,.
The princesse styles will certainly become your
much worn. Those, however, having the floral OF
conventional borders newer, and make up into
very pretty girsh looking frocks. Cotton voile has
much to recommend It a summer material for gen-
eral wear and Of the checks and snowfakes are
exceedingly pretty and cool-ooking Laundering too,