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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
MEN DREsSMAKERs

What is the reason that dressmaking
SO essentially woman s works bet
ter done by man than a woman7
All the best dressmakers, both here and
abroad, are men, and ladies tailors
are getting more popular thap ever. A
well-known ladies tailor explains the
phenomenon in this way: 81 have
never YET he says, been able to find
a woman who would recognize the diff
ference between the sixteenth and the
eighth of an inch. You cannot make a
woman understand that variation so
minute makes all the difference between
a fit which is excellent and another
which is merely very good" A SINH
lar reason explains why women are un-
reliable as physicians, surgeons, me-
chanics and SO on. They will not trou-
bic to measure out just SO many grains
of drug, to cut just SO deep when per.
forming an operation, or to adjust deli
cate machinery to the hundredth part
Of an inch.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
THINGS TO KNOW

The blonde with red hair should
never wear the real pale blue; indeed,
this type always looks best in black
and white or brown.
L. All lights in the sickroom should be
shaded. Candles or electric lights are
better than gas, which absorbs the life
giving oxygen, and lamp, unless a
small one, is apt to overhead the room.
So much depends upon what is the
cause Of a red nose, for it may be one
of three things, either Indigestion, a
bad circulation, or tight lacing, the lat
ter habit being also the cause of many
other troubles. If the circulation is
defective, take twice day after food
codliver oil. Wear warm wooden under
clothing, have plenty Of exercise and
wear all your clothes as loose as you
can conveniently do SO. Eat only such
things as you know will agree with you,
and after lunch and dinner you must
rest for short time. You should also
drink slowly a glass Of warm water
which is capital aid to digestion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
FORTUNES IN FURS.

In contrasting the expenditures of
the fashionable woman of today with
her predecessor of twenty years ago
furrier said that among his customers
are women who own $4,000 worth of
furs, and that twenty-five years ago
the woman who owned a seal coat
trimmed with sea otter, valued at $500,
thought she had something quite worth
while.
"To be sure, twenty years ago furs
cost only about half as much as they
cost now, therefore customers got twice
as much for their money. Nevertheless,
it was the exception then for even a
fashionable woman to have more than
one fur garment or set Of furs, and of
these she took such care than when it
was damp Of rainy she was very chary
of putting them on.
"Today, many fashionable women
have ten or twelve sets, and four or
five sets is about the minimum num-
Der. We sold sets Of ermine, chinchilla,
black fox, baby lamb and mink and sa-
BILE, all to one person last winter. Some
of our customers have bought Elton fur
Jackets with muff and stole to match,
as if they were made out Of cretonne.
$ Few Of the wealthiest Of our pa
irons care to have the average run Of
furs made over, preferring to select the
newest designs and combinations OF
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
A STUDY IN RED TAPE,


THE following story, illustrative of the red tape
that used to prevail in certain department of
the federal government at Washington is told by
official who began his there in the humble
capacity of clerk: =,
"shortly after entering upon the discharge of my
duties said the official II witnessed in the
division to which had been assigned that astonshed
me to degaee. One day elderly clerk whose desk
was mine suddenly from his seat dragged
his chair to fireplace, and, seizng poker, attacked
the offending piece of furniture with what appeared
to be maniacal fury. When he had broken leg off
the chair his passion seemed to be exhausted. He
flung the damaged chair into of the room,
and getting another chair, calmly resumed his work
just as if nothing had occurred.
When the time came to leave the office that after
noon, ventured to ask fellow clerk, who had been
witness of the scene, what it meant rs that clerk
I inquired, 'subject to attacks Of that kinda
''The clerk questioned smiled indulgenty. 'Oh,'
he explained, there nothing the matter with him.
You see one of the castors had come off his chair
This department will not replace castors-it repairs
nothing less serious than broken leg So Blank broke
Of the legs and he will be able to get the
castor put again. success.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
Get a Gibson Picture at Once
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

said Cospatrck. II don't to be able to make
myself clear keep telling you that this place is new
virgin. The lake is the central point of course-a
clear mirrorlike lake, teemng with the nny tribe,
wooded in the most picturesque beauty, absolutely
unapproachable in. point of beauty. The ground
not broken, but its undulation, it were, which
affords the most splendid building site imaginable,
has prevented-mercifully preventedits cultivation.
tell you you can't beat it the continent No long
railway journeys expressmen, Pullmans and porters
and hotel bills Mo-
s'Arei you going to build you summer home
thereof asked Spaudler 49,: .
''Bet your life anl,'' said Cospatrck.
Give been thinking Of something of that sort
myself said Wakely
2:;vteMe too,'' said Thurman HCan you get hold of
a little piece Of ground at reasonable fgure?' -.
EtIll sell you lot-or two three lots, dirt
cheap said Cospatrck. 'Next thing to giving em
away ~~.: -: .'..':
: :tYou!'' came the chorus.
"Certainly,'' said Cospatrick, unblushingly.
'Bowker and / have corralled all the desirable land
along the shores of the lake and plated it. Now,
this sn't any idle talk want to do business with you
fellows '-Kennett Harris in Chicago News. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
CONDITIONS WE'RE DIFFERENT.

HE desrability of ascertainng every detail before
1 initiating the practices even Of intimate friends
is we'll illustrated by the following story which used
to be told with much enjoyment by a well-known
nobleman.
A footman went on a visit to fellow servant in
the country, and while the two were at lunch the
master-a septuagenarian squire-rang impatiently.
'Confound him. said the ma or- domo chow
troublesome he is; he wants his luncheon, suppose
Come upstairs and you'll see what lesson III give
him.
The visitor accompanied his friend to the ante
of the squire's bed-chamber and heard him ad
dress his master in angry Tone tWhat the deuce
do you mean by disturbing at my meal? 7 tell
you fatty I'm not going to stand that sort of thing,
and if it goes on you and will part have brought
you something eat which is than you deserve -
The old gentleman did not reply, and the visitor
thought it marvellous example Of discipline, when
he returned home he tried similar treatment with his
old master, who, however, instead of meekly submit
ting, stared at the in amazement for minutes
and then rang the bell.
''Let this fellow'' he said to the servant who an
swered the summons ''be stripped Of my livery and
kicked out Of the house; he shall have character
from unless I write his back with horse
whip.''
The dismissed valet rushed to his friend and COM
planned that his experiment had not worked salts
factoriy. 49,. -.-..
"Ah'' said the successful disciplinaran, *'per-
haps forgot to mention to you that my master is stone
deaf.''-Tid Bits. a.. -:....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23


one small:sized messenger boy But nobody knows it
dscoverers.'' ~ !>i-... :. .--... ~
'*You really can get to it, thenq'' asked Thurman.
- You can get on the boat here in Chicago at
o'clock and be thereby or O'Clock in the evening
Say, I'd simply be content to stay there for the rest
OF my natural life, and SO would any of you Wild
flowers! Suffering Peter! " The woods are carpeted
with EN- y 4E g.. ~: :....' "rr-',c
ANY: poison IVY said Wakely. 80" :, IL.
mo; sir. Not trace of it, 7 asked one of the
old residents about it. and he didn't know what it
was / had to explain it to him. And there aren It
any snakes don't see any why there
shouldn IT be.'' -" f: =. :F. -.
'There ought to be- in an Eden like that' said
Spaudler. < =,
"But there isn't. Perhaps it's something in the
climatic conditions it may be the soil disagrees
with em but whatever it is there aren't any snakes
there don't attempt to explain it; only state the
Facts: You can battle there, too. There's an ideal
bathing beach, fine, clean, white sand and shelving
BOTTOM and the water is much warmer of course than
it is in the big lake,
II guess IL have to look into this a little'
observed Thurman. cit wouldn't be bad place to
take the family down for the summer. ANY ac-
commodations?' " S"32 ~..'> .':.: -:
" "'There's something the matter with me, reckon'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
THE FIRST AIR BRAKE
Success MAGAZINE.


pERSONS who should have known better thought
Westinghouse visionary when they told that
he proposed to stop train by air. Nobody seemed
they did not object to his working model of it in
q shop where he couldn't do any harm, involve
anybody else in expense. He knew his scheme would
work, but he could not make anyone else believe it.
So he continued to sell his invention for replacing
Geraied. cars on the tracks, and to talk about his
brake to any railroad who willing to listen.
''Well, have you ever stopped a train with this
air thing of yours7' they would ask. -
No, he couldn't say that he had done So Nobody
would let him try it, train Of dump cars.
:! One day he arrived in Pttsburg selling his other
invention and talking about his brake notion TO
man connected with railroad out there. ''That's
great idea Of yours said the man. "we will try il
on our 1ne!'' 49,. :. - ~ -.
So the officials of this railroad permitted West
inghouse to put his ''kckshaw'' of their
trains. But he had to agree to indemnify the road
for damage that might be caused to the train
the result Of his trials. The train equipped On
the designated day the confident inventor and group
of skeptcal railroad boarded the train which
the first air brakes fixed. Off went the train
its trial trip the engineer put full speed and just
he had rounded curve he ahead, at a grade
crossing, and in the middle of the track, loaded
gneer moved his little lever and the first train that
stopped by air pulled up at standstill
eral feet short of the obstruction
Thus, on it's first trial. the Westinghouse air brake
saved life and prevented damage to property. Thence
forward talking unnecessary; all that had to be
done was to make brakes. The inventor thought OF
that clause securing compensation to the railroad for
any damage he might do to the train and he laughed.
His fortune dated from that day He was then only o.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
HOW ST. 10 LOST THE ROAD.

tx CHAMPAGNE dinner cost it.. Joseph No.,
= ~ the Union Pacific railroads. said W. H. Smith
Of Marysville while in reminiscent mood the other
night to Kansas City Journal reporter The Union
Pacific aid bill up for consideration in congress
in the early CO.'S 1t fixed St. Joseph the eastern
terminus of the road While the bill under con-
sideration banquet was held at st. Joseph. 1t was
attended by many of the leading Of the town.
After they had filled up champagne question
to which flag should float from the city hall
The confederate flag finally decided on and in the
morning the stars and stripes hauled down and
the stars and bars hoisted.
=t'The reached Washington that very day, while
the Union Pacific bill still under consideration
be stricken from the bill and Omaha, Neb, be sub
stituted The amendment carried and st. Joseph there
by lost the Union Pacific : ~ - rT.#
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
SANDALS COMING INTO FASHION.

sDO YOU know what we're coming to?'' asked
- shoe manufacturer. "Well, here's forecast
along my line We're going back to the days of
Greece In five years won't be wearing anything
but sandals, in time at least Leather sandals
for children introduced by several years ago.
They sold like hot cakes last and they're 60
ing better We're turning them out as fast as
our factory can be operated. And this year we we
been making quantity Of large sizes. They're al
most exclusively for women but the men will be wear
ing them in year two, and mark my words, in
about five of leather sandals will
be the whole thing We'll look like the Creeks all
right and Wen feel mighty comfortable. New York
Sun.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23

Young onions may be cooked like
asparagus and served on toast. Boil
the onions until tender and then place
on toast and cover with cream sauce.
Another method Of cooking the young
onions and serving them on toast is
called poached green onions. Remove
the tops, wash clean, and cook fifteen
minutes in boiling sailed water; then
pour over the onions one cup rich milk,
or chicken broth; return to the fire;
let boil up, then thicken with one
tablespoonful of butter creamed with
one Of flour, and one tablespoonful Of
chopped parsley. Simmer five minutes,
season with salt and white. pepper, and
arrange for individual serving on
rounds Of buttered toast. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
TISSUE PAPER RUGS

A new use for paper in which women
are likely to be interested has been
discovered in the adaptation Of tissue
paper for rugs which are intended es-
pecially for summer use and look some
thing like a fine grade Of mating. The
patterns, however, are more intricate
than usual in mating. The rugs,
which may be bent or folded as de-
sired, are woven much like any other
kind Of rug. They are not as heavy as
Smyrna floor coverings and are thicker
than mating.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23

Mothers who fashion their small
daughters frocks are often at a loss as
to how to make the next one. A new
idea is introduced of late in the use
Of plaids as trimming for plain ma
terials. The combination is seen in
women s gowns, too, but most appro-
priately in frocks for the young girl.
Here is a neat little dress Of plain
brown with revers, collar, cuffs, belt
and skirt trimming Of the clan plaid.
The front crosses in surplice fashion
and fastens at the belt with a pretty
button. The skirt is straight gath
cred one joined to the waist by mar
row belt. The dress is one especially
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
A Virgin Spot--But Plated

WE ALL knew Cospatrick to be an enthusiastic,
wv optimistic sort Of fellow about most things,
' so when he began to date upon the beauties
and special advantages of Pckerel Harbor didn't
much more than polite attention to him. but as he
and his earnestnes increased we felt obliged
to show interest.
@.'sYou say the air is invigoratngs' queried
spaudler. ~ z2,sass
cts like new wine,,' declared Cospatrick l'You
take deep breath Of it into your lungs and you feel
an exharation sense Of energy defying fatigue, Il
buoyancy, al
'sWhat would two breaths do to you9''. asked
Thurman
''Let him alone'' said Wakely. 1T want to hear
about this. How is it mixed, Cos9'
Nature mixes it, - replied Cospatrck. @ She puts
in the balsam of the pnes the of the lakes and
skies, the golden honey of unobscured sunlight
And cherry, " suggested Thurman. .
tits no use talking to you about it,, said Cos
patrick: How was Copper this evening-did anyone
~ Recovering, ), said spaudler. $stAmagamated
rose two points. Go on about Pickere Harbor. Do
you honestly think it's pretty good sort of pace9
"Man," said Cospatrick solemnly, lit IS the most
beautiful spot that ever lay outdoors. put in solid
month there and there WASH t day that didn't dis
cover some new charm about it-from a merely pict
uresque point of view. There s. absolutely virgin
forest within stones throw of it, The water is as
clear crystal.' =: - > - = -
Any fsh9' inquired spaudler..z
Fish! There more black bass to the gallon
EARTH and it's almost shame to catch em they bite
50 easy. They'll fight. tho: caught one sx-pounder
that : I &C.,
''That IL do,'' said Thurman. |'We don't want to
hear about that. How the mosquitoes?''
E'There aren any, replied Cospatrick. IT don't
know why, so you needn't ask me; but there aren't
any If you want mosquitoes you II have to take 'em
with you I missed em myself at first but soon got
accustomed to going without 'em. never knew a
place free from any kind Of insects And just think
how close it is to Chicago Four hours by boat, and
then thirty minutes by the little launch that takes you
up the inlet good road all the way if you want to
drive. In fact there just to be natural roads all
about there. No mud, when it rains. The soil
to soak moisture up like blotting paper and yet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23

there s no dust. L never
saw anything like it. Very
fertile, too. The vegetables
and fruit they. raise there
just beat all.'
''Strange I never heard
about it before, -, mused
-Spaudler. cit certainly
sounds attractive enough.
How big a place is it9'
What do you mean97
asked Cospatrick.
"What's III e popula-
ttion9N -..,1 49,.
."oh, great. Sc oft !:
Haven't I just been telling
you that there ism IT. any,
population; that it's un-
spoiled, unspotted, uncou-
taminated by : civilization
practically9, Just a few
farmers scattered around.
N e e>r heard. about it?
Why, if" people in Chicago
knew there {; was such a
place as Pickerel Harbor
within easy access there
would be a: rush to it in
side Of twenty-four :: hours
THAT ~etiltl make tho Okla
honla Istamneda look like
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23

furs in the market every season.: This
is one reason why New York women Of
means spend twenty times as much on
their furs as did the wealthiest women
Of twenty years ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23

appropriate for school wear or "second
best.' It has no frills nor furbelows
to become quickly worn and yet is Of
excellent style. In the medium size
four yards of 36-inch material are
needed to develop the pattern. .-~.. .
No. 4021-Sizes to IL years,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
What the Market Affords

VEAL STEAK, 20 cents a pound.
Young onions, l cent bunch.
Creamery butter, % cents pound.
Cheese waters, 10 cents a package.
Honey, 20 cents a pound.
The round steak may be made into
veal birds. Cut two pounds of this veal
steak into small squares, rejecting all
bone. Season lightly with pepper and
salt. Have ready dressing Of cracker
crumbs moistened with cream and we'll
seasoned, or regular bread stuffing.
Place spoonful Of the dressing in the
center Of each square, roll the meat
and skewer in shape with toothpick.
Fry golden brown or bake in the
oven.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
WARE WILLING TO PART WITH IT.

e UGENE WARE has just received a bronze medal
from the ST. Louis exposition management, awarded
for the excellence of the exhibit made by the pension
department. Mr. Ware offers to take 40 cents for it.
kansas CITY Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
With the Long Bo,u
Eye NATURES walks, shoot folly as It fife

Wonderful Study of the Metabolsm Of the Cutwormus
Gardensis Made by the California Scientist Luther
Burbank-successful Experiments by Which the
Common Cutworm Is Taught to Abhor Vegetables
and to Nip Off Dandenons and Noxious Weeds. 7
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23


What a pretty sample of fancy silk!
I should certainly make it up in prin-
cesse style gathered to fit the waist line
and hemmed and tucked on the bottom.
No other trimming should be used on
it. The top Of the gown may be cut
into deep points edged with fold Of
black satin. and a narrow frill of Val.
lace. These points will overlay yoke
of lace, or of the material pintucked
vertically. In the latter case have V
chemisette of lace or lingerie. Have
full sleeves gathered to form deep cuffs
in three-quarter length and finish with
little ruffles Of lace and perhaps just a
bit Of black ribbon.
A black hat will look well with your
gown trimmed with yellow roses; in
fact, a black hat will show up the
beauty Of your frock in the best man
ner. Elizabeth Lee. !.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-23
FROM ELIZABETH LEE
Model for Sample.

Dear Madam: Please tell me how to
have. dress Of this sample made and
what kind of trimming to use. Also
what kind Of hat to wear with it.. I
am % years of age, s feet inches tai,
my bust measure is 80; waist, 26; and
hips, AZ. I have dark brown hair,
round face, with good color. How
should I wear my hair7 I am married
and live in the country. -.
Olivia. Mrs. A, o.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-13
BODY MAY 60
To THE. MED|CS
No Friends or Relatives Claim
Remains of Charles
craven. =.e
THE CASE AN UNUSUAL ONE
DEATH OCCURRED AT EAST HAv.
EN- UESDAY-SURvIVI BRO.
THEIR UNABLE TO PAY FUNER.
F-tF~-
Al EXPENSES. 1850, - ,,-

Charles Craven, an inmate of East
Haven hospital for the insane at
Richmond, died In that institution
Tuesday afternoon and the supertn.
tendent notified tho clerks once in
this county OF the death and asked
him to find out whether or not the
relatives would claim the body and
give it decent burial. says the New
Castle Courier. The message was re-
ceiEed by Deputy Clerk John K Bur
CESS, who called up the mans brother,
Gil Craven. at Middletown. He stat.
ed he was in such circumstances that
he was absolutely unable to care for
his brothers remains although he
would like to. Burgess was referred
to Mrs. Della Wright. of this city, but
she did not give the clerk any definite
information concerning her desires in
the case and unless the body is claim
ed soon 1t will be sent to one of the
medical colleges for dissection and
study.
The unfortunate man was taken to
the hospital from, his home in Mid.
idletown In 1881. but he never improv-
ed and for several months he had
been falling rapidly and his death
was not unexpected. .a-.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-13
FOUNTAIN CITY,.
IPalladium Special


Fountain City. Ind, April r.
Miss Ethel Thomas has returned
to her home in Richmond
sChas: Hunt has gone to Michigan to
accept a position. His wife will go
latter sss:ts 4.z
Miss Anna Davis of Richmond is
here visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Durham and fam
ily entertained last Sunday for dinner
Jim Colvin and wife. Mary Jane Col
win. John Cobine and George Arm
istrongAaads family of Olive Hill.
Miss Blanch Hampton of Richmond
is here visiting her grandmother Mrs.
o. II. Hampton. for few days.
Sol Boren and wife with their
daughter and family who have been
living al BafaIo for a few years ex-
,pect to return to their old home
fountain City, next fall. Mr.. Aug
hees who lives in Mr.. Bofens house
intend to take Sadie Williamson's
house. l5 -..-. @:+s
Clarence Hampton has position
with the Brass works at Richmond.
Anna Davis who taught school the
past term at Greensboro will teach at
Williamsburg the coming year.
Ed Wore and family of Lynn have
moved IN Sadie Wflliamsons property
on Green st. @