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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Ten Yards of Material.

Dear Miss Lee: Kindly advise me how to make up
material like enclosed sample have ten yards Of The
goods and six Of the braid. Am % years Of age brown
feet inches tall waist a. bust 49, length of srs in
front "A inches; have good carriage. What coiors
can I weara 1 will appreciate your kindness IL you
will these questions in time 10 appear In next
Sundays Journal. Inquirer.
Appleton, MINI. =
I will do my best to help you, but all letters
answered in the order in which they are received.
The sample of silky golden brown material should be-
come you, and will develop equally we'll in gown
a skirt and coat suit. IF you should have
princesse as being the best model for displaying your
fine figure laid in pintucks about the waist line and
hips from narrow plain front panel, the skirt end
ing just below knees in hem and tucks, the latter
divided into two groups by band Of the trimming,
by deep founce, added under the hem of the upper
skirt and tucked the bottom. The top Of the
gown will be finished by yoke composed of the trim
ming, sewed together in rows the stitches covered
with narrow green velvet baby width, and the yoke
lined with deep cream. Take wider green velvet,
three strands pass around the waist, exactly de-
ning it, tying into bow in center front, and then
arrange the other two above and below this one,
Stimulating an outline to Swiss belt pointed top and
bottom, finishing in bows, in center 'front.' You may
follow any pretty, fussy design regards sleeves,
and these will end in cuffs Of the trimming, bands
velvet trimmed You will have to be careful Of the
trimming it catches into everything 1t comes in
contact WITH and then it all draws up, and each dia
mond has to be picked out and reformed. know
whereof speak, for I have the trimming q
navy gown, which has taught to be careful.
Your successful colors cream, ivory, red cardi-
nal, Alice and navy blue gray, fawn, tan, golden
brown, green, pale pnks coral and rose old and
yellow. Pale blue will not become you account Of
the nge of green in your eyes, yet strangely enough
green will become fair persons possessing the bluess
eyes imaginable.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Planning a Wardrobe.

~ EAR MISS LEE: Will you kindly aid me in
4 planning my spring and summer wardrobe, as
~A~ I at loss what to get and how to nave
it made7 [ am 81 years old, weigh l2o POUNDS am 0
feet inches tall, have dull dark brown hair talr
complexion with little color, dark blue eyes, BLACK
eyebrows, and good figure am stenographer,
but have plenty of shirtwaists and walking
skirts for office wear also long black coat tor every
day I have one good white linen sh1rtwalst
suit one light blue dress trimmed with cream colored
lace ones green dress trimmed in white, good black
skirt and fancy waist to 60 with it.. have also
light colored spring coat in the box effect it is gray
and cream checked with red thread thru 1t. What
kind of street hat would you suggestY I want a
transparent light coored dress, something that will
look pretty and stylish for evening wear also for
street and very days. and dress hat to go with
it. 7 would like to have you suggest few pretty
waists anything else that you think would need
TO be well dressed in a small town. "A Subscriber.
Watertown, N. D.
You say you are well provided with gowns for
office wear then the white linen shirtwaist will
In 9or outings, in with the light blue Dress The
white skirt, with a dainty lingerie waist will be
while smart belt added will convert 1t into frock
suitable for informal evening OCCASIONS The green
dress cannot speak Of definitely not knowing just
what the material is. Wraps, too, seem to be pro-
vided For street hat going to and from the office
sailor shape would be good, either black Tuscan
color trimmed with black ribbon and quill then for
between hat, the simple lingerie would be good
choice following the designs given In Sundays Journal
and, these quite inexpensive, are within the
reach Of all purses The black skirt and pretty waist
provides another toilet fr afternoon house, street
wear and will look well with the lingerie hat For
the very best dress, how would you like very pale
tan the champagne shades the material the SOFT
almost transparent radum silk9 This will be BETTER
fancy, than an entirely transparent MATERIAL being
richer looking, unless is prepared to spend for
tune in petcoats and slips Have it made in princesse
style, gathered to fit the figure the bottom finished
ering the hem.
The top Of the bodice will be yoke Of heavy cream
all over lace, out into tabs It's outer edge and
pale blue according to personal taste, tied into
bows both shoulders If you very slight about
the bust add little fr to the outer edge Of yoke,
either Of the material Of chiffon.
Gather puff sleeves in butterfly fashion, ending at
elbow in lace cuffs tied with the velvet and the re-.
suit will be charming gown. The hat should like
Of leghorn, bent into becoming curves and trimmed
with brown malines, and knots Of buttercups and
forgetmenots If the gown shows touch Of blue apple
blossom with green and pale pink if brown velvet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

~ O PEOPLE still clean house in the spring. OF
course they clean house, but does anyone
-A~ nowadays turn everything upside down all in
two dreadful days. to crafty overdeveloped
instinct of ordernessa The sensible housekeeper does
her housekeeping by room, and takes her time
about it. If painting and papering has to be done,
part Of the house may have to be vacated temporarily
but is all Of the house uninhabtable at once.
Before beginning the housekeeping lay in plenty Of
whitening and a stock of cotton waste, such as
gineers Nothing cleans white paint windows and
mirrors like whitening. Kerosene carefully used is
recommended for bathtubs To clear marble Of stains
the following is g ven on good authority: Mix two
parts Of washing soda with each Of powdered
pumicestone and fine salt. sft the mixture and make
into paste with water Rub the stains well, and
afterwards wash the marble with salt and water.
Whether spends the summer in town or in a
country cottage, some change in furnishing during
the warm months is desirable To Danish carpets and
draperies is almost sacred duty. Put away every.
thing suggestive of dustcatchng, every useless bit Of
brica brac the first day, and the chances are
that most of the brcabrac at least, will never be
restored Cover the couch cushions with chintzes Put
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

asparagus is very good indeed Boil in the usual way
and lay in casserole in layers with grated Parmesan
brown in butter and sprinkle the asparagus
Sprinkle over this grated breadcrumbs and more
cheese, dot with bits of butter, and leave in hot
oven for about ten minutes. -.
Those who are fond Of cocoanut will like Malay
curries. Veal, mutton, fish fowl-chicken duck,
make the best curries If fish is used skin and flake
enough cold white fish to make pint. Lay the fish
in the curry with sliced hard boiled eggs Let
it get hot in the sauce, but let it boil Serve
hot with border Of boiled rice Make the
follows Fry three ounces Of chopped onion in two
tablespoonfuls Of butter Do not let it brown. Add
dessertspoonful of curry powder, tiny bit of sugar.
and moisten with large cupful Of cocoanut milk.
Just before serving add squeeze Of lemon. If liked,
add also little shredded green pepper and some
grated green ginger
Mustard and horseradsh mixed makes excellent
relish for cold meats Mix yellow mustard and add
to it equal quantity Of grated horseradish, which
has been boiled ten minutes in water. Thin the mix
ture with little Of this water.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
For Calling and for Church.

Dear Miss Lee: Enclose please find sample of
dress goods which have and would be very glad If
something smart that will be suitable for calling and
for church Of the brown I feet ~ inches tall,
bust 81 inches, waist 20, hips 3d. and carry myself
very erect; have auburn hair, and brown eyes, and
fair complexion with little color, face oval but not
very full Also what colors and styles the most
becoming to mes have never worn brown before;
will 1t be becoming' And please tell me what hat
and gloves will be most suitable with the brown and
for a black net and white dressa Auburn.
You should find the brown becoming, and my idea
would be corselet skirt and short coat. The former
may be either pleated to fit the form made to cling
to the figure by Of seams. Folds the bottom
will be the only finish, and brown ribbon twisted then
tied into bow in center front will edge the top Of
the skirt.
Have the little coat very fussy, tucked on the
shoulders and each tuck edged with knife
pleated fr of silk which comes by the yard at the
trimming counter, the color Of the gown. Then add
with the frilling, and have elbow sleeves ending in
fussy cuffs Of the material, lace and fring. Have
q creamy leghorn hat trimmed with brown malines,
green foliage and just few forgetmenots tho If you
get them in the pastel Alice blue instead of the
baby blue then you may employ just many you
please. Wear brown gloves and don brown net ruff
with narrow brown ribbon streamers and I
you will be charmed with your tout ensemble This
hat and the ruff may be worn with your white frock
and since every hat has touch of brown it, there
is no real reason why it may not be worn with the
black net gown tho If you do not care for this have
a narrow brimmed sailor in black lace straw trimmed
with white malines ruchng, and knots Of black velvet
large pompom Of the ruching. III
The cream brilliantine will make up into most
useful skirt for With or white Gsaa
stitched with white silk we'll down the hips, the
bottom finished with hem.
Your successful coors cream, ivory, black, pale
and dark green, mauve, purple, dark brown palest
lemons, all shades Of gray, cadet, Alice and navy
blues, dark brown, and pepper and salt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

up the thinnest Of muslin curtains fill the windows
with growing things This is the best way to enjoy
Simplicity in the dining room is secured by the use
1t aoyes ana napkins IN Inc place Of tabecoths
made at small cost. The crash costs about 25 cents
yard and one long and two shorter strips will do
for an oblong table. Tor round table two equally
long strips better Hemstitch the ends and stencil
block print designs above the hens in dull old
blues, reds yeows Use oil paints very thin with
turpentne It is better to experiment bits Of the
crash before venturng the table strips Use little
color, and avoid too heavy effects
Asparagus omelet is well known, asparagus with
scrambled eggs rather less SO. Beat six eggs well,
add for each egg tablespoonful Of milk and beat
again. Add cold asparagus cut up in very small
pieces, and scramble until thick and creamy.
Asparagus is better than when boiled and
served with good Hollandaise sauce The for
this deectable vegetable short that one does
not tire Of it served in this simple form. However
there other ways Of cooking. Baked with cheese
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
An Effective Dinner Frock.

The latest idea of having dinner frocks made In
brown copper and nut shades is very charming and
uncommon The up-to-date notion is to have
killed tue frock cut with train trimmed with ruches
of queer spotted taffeta ribbon, effect Of
gold and brown sequns being drawn up the bodice
with thick cluster Of nut brown and copper velvet
roses. The band is Of swathed spotted taffeta and
the bertha is softened by tucker of tue while the
elbow sleeves finished with ruches OF tulle and
held together by little chains of copper cored sequns
Such gown is admirably suited to a brunette with
bright complexion, brown hair and eyes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

l. For the woman who travels or the lake dweller,
there is nothing practical attractive than
walking suit Of pongee in its natural color. Our
model suggests exceedingly modish gown of this
sort. The skirt fits snugly the hips, with the
flare beginning just at the widest point Of the hip.
There is slot down the 'front.' with small brown
buttons each side at set intervals The little boleo
is lined with white silk and trimmed with brown rib
bon velvet down each side and around pointed bottom
o little inset vest Of the material is also trimmed
with buttons matching those skirt. Brown velvet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

trims pointed turned cuffs and the girdle is brown
chiffon velvet.
2. The models in summer neckwear number
less and extremely pretty ideas are suggested
in the largest showing. One worthy of note is fine
white linen, with stock and turnover and bow with
pointed ends prettiy embroidered in large blue dots
This is tremendously good looking and easily copied
g. For wear with shirtwast suits there is chic
hat of white chip trimmed with large rosete of rod
tafeta ribbon and two wide red qulls and where the
brm turns at back there is large rosette Of ribbon
similar to that in front Of hat
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Coat and Skirt.

Miss Lee: I enclose sample Of which have
goods to make threequarter coat and skirt. Would
It be suitable for mes IS years DID, rather dark
complexion with hazel eyes and dark brown hair Bust
measure 49, waist, 82; hip 4s, inclined to have a
rather large abdomen about feet tall and weigh
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03

Elizabeth Lees questions about dresses and
dressmakne published also In h ourn a each
evening" Yours may appear there II you have not written
advice the contained In letters to others
will be helpful
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
PLANNING THE SPRING AND SUMMER WARDROBE

being finished with round rolling collar. The sleeves
bishop brought into band cuffs closed with buttons
and buttonholes, while turnback cuffs open on the
outside and connect with Inks carry out the idea Of
the rolling collar Wear fine chemisette and add tie.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-10-18

restore the family fortune. They
argued that the medicine which was
80 good for their woman friends and
ncighbors was equally good for the
women of the whole world
The Pinlkhams had no money, and
little credit Their first laboratory
was tie kitchen, where roots and
herbs were STEPPED on the stove,
gradually filing gross of bottles.
Then came the question of selling
IL. for always before they had given
IL away freely. They hired n job
printer to run of some pamphlets
setting forth the merits of the mcdi-
cine, now called Lydia T.. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound. and these were
distributed by the Pinkham sons in
Boston, New York. and Brooklyn.
The wonderful curative properties OF
the medicine were. To great extent,
self-adver,iSing. for whoever used IL
recommended IL TO others, and the de-
mand gradually increased.
In 1877, by combined efforts the fam
| ily had saved enough money To COM
mcncc newspaper advertising and from
that time the growth and success OF
the enterprise were assured, until to-
day Lydia T. Pinkham and her Vegc.
table Compound have become house.
hold words everywhere, and many
tons os roots and herbs are used annu-
ally in its manufacture.
Lydia r. Pinlihun herself did not
| live TO sue the great success 81 this
work. She passed 20 her reward years
ago, but not till she had provided
means for continuing her work as
effectively rs she could have done IL
| herself.
During her long nd cvcnttul expe-
riencc she was ever mcthudical In her
woTl; and she was always careful toprc-
serve record of every ease thai came TO
her attention. The ease OF every sick
woman who applied to her for advice
and there were thuusands--cccivcd
careful study. and the details, includ-
ing symptoms. treatment and results
were recorded for future reference, and
to-day these records, together with
hundreds of thousands made since. are
available to sick women the world
over, and represent n vast collabora-
ton OF information regarding tho
treatment of woman's ills, which for
authenticity and accuracy can hardly
be cqualcd in any library in the
world.
With Lydia r. Pinlham worked her
daughter In law, the present NrS.
piulhum. She was carefully instructed
/ In all her hard-wOn knowledge. and
/ for years she assisted her in her vast
correspondence.
To her hands naturally fell the
! direction OF the work when It's uriginu.
\ tor passed away. For nearly twenty.
| i've years She has continued IL, and
nothing IN the work shows when the
| iirst Lydia l.. rinkhaT dropped her
pen. anil the present Mrs. Piul,hgm.
now the mother OF a large family, tool;
! Il M With women Sistants, some a.
capable a. herself. the present Mrs.
Pinkham continues this great work. aud
probably from the Office OF no other
person have 80 many women been nd
vi~cd how to regain health. Sick wu.
men. this advice t. "Nours FOR Health
freely given II you only write To ask
| FOR IL.
Such Is tho history OF Lydia l.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound made
| from simple roots and herbs the one
great medicine for women's ailments,
and the fitting monument To the noble
! woman whose name it bears.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-10-18
RUN DOWN FROM GRIP
3r. wiIIiauns' Pink Pills Have Cured
This Form OF Debility In
Hundreds OF Casos.

"Four years ago, ;" says Mrs. 4. Nor.
iSon, 81 No. 1922 Carson street, South
side, Pittsburg, Pa, e. sook a cold
which turned into the grip. This trouble
1T me all run down. was thin, had
ackache much Of the time. had no ap.
etite, my stomach was out of order and
felt nervous aud unstrung.
awhile 1 had the grip had doctor,
ut really suffered more FROM the con.
Ntion in which the influenza left me
han did from the disease itself felt
generally wrc,"hvd and miserable and
lac least exposure To- cold would mako
nc worse. / couldn't seem 10 get any
ettcr until began to take DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. 1 very quickly noticed u
benefit after began taking them aud
hey restored me 10 g"pd health and
rrrugih. DIR. Williams Pink Pills arc
wonderfully good medicine. Thanks
- them l am now in fine health aud
nave had no return Of my fUymcr trouble.
recommend the pills TO everyone who
y niiing aud take every opportunity To
ct people know how good they are"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills cured Mrs.
Morrison because they actually make
yood, red blood. When the blood il red
md healthy there can bc no debility.
The relation between the blood aud
,ervous system is such that the pills
nave n very decided action upon the
,erves and they have cured many severe
iervous disorders, such rs partial pa.
alysis, locomotor ntaxin aud -. Nitus'
lance. that have not yielded To ordinary
reatmcnt. Their double action. on the
blood aud on the nerves, makes them IN
deal tonic.
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will be scnt by mail post
aid. on receipt Of price. 80 cents per
,ox, six boxes for So 30. by the DIR. vii.
Jams Medicine Co.. Schenectady. MY.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-10-18
NO CAW DLiNo.
A Man Of 20 hTtrr Finding Conre
Hurt Him, stopped short.


When man has lived To- hc 40
years old with iOycar-old habit
grown TO him like knot on q tree.
'hanccs are he'll stick TO the habit I'LL
he dies.
But occasionally the spirit ~ youth
aud determination remains Ia some
men to the last day Of thcir lives
When such men do iinI any habit ~
life has been doing them harm. they
surprise the Oslcrilcs by degree ui
will power that is supposed 10 belong
10 men under 10. only.
II had been user Of coffee until
three years agO--a period OF ~ years
and um now 90" writes y. Oak.
man. Il was extremely nervous and
dcbIlitatcd. ana saw plainly that |
must make change
IL am thankful To- say had tho
uerve 10 quit coffee 10 once and take
on Postum without any dawdling. and
experienced no III effects. On the con
trary. I commenced to gain, losing my
nervousness within two months, also
gaining strength and health otherwise.
For man OF my age. ! nm very
well and hearty. sometimes meet
persons who have not made their Pos.
tum right and don't like II. But tell
them to boil II long enough. and call
their attention 20 my looks now. and
before used II. that seems conylnc.
Ing.
Now, when have writing 10 do. or
long columns OF figures 10 east up,
feel equal TO IL and can get through
my work without the tagged out feel
Ing OF old" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Greek, Mich. Read the
book. THE Road to MELVILLE" In pkgs.
There's n reason"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-10-18

md investigating mind, an earnest
ecker after knowledge, aud above
I'll, possessed OF u wonderfully sympa-
.hetic nature.
In 1919 she married Isaac Pinkham.
builder and real estate operator, aud
heir early married life was marked 10y
prosperity and happiness. They had
our children. three sons aud a
laughter.
In those good old fashioned days II
was common for mothers 20 make
heir own home medicines from roots
md herbs, natures own remedies
mlling I'm n physician only In specially
Urgent cases BY tradition and cX.
scricnce many of them gained won
icrful knowledge OF the curative prop.
,rties of the various roots and herbs.
Mrs Pinkhrm tool; n great interest
n the study al roots and herbs, their
characteristics and power over disease.
She maintained that just as nature so
,ountifully provides In the harvest
selds and orchards vegetable foods of
all kinds; so, IL we but take the pains
20 find them, In the roots and herbs
81 the field there are remedies cx.
kTeNSAN uehtINtl 10 fNTf TIC various
Ills and weaknesses Oi the body, and
4 was her pleasure 20 search these out,
and prepare simple and effective mcdi
.incS for her owu family and friends.
Chief OF these was q rare combine.
ton OF the choicest medicinal roots
and herbs found best adapted for tho
cure OF the ills and weaknesses pccu.
lar 20 the female sex. aud Lydia l. Pink.
hams friends and ncighbors learned
.hat her compound relieved and cured
pnd It became quite popular among
hem.
All this so far was done freely, with.
,ut money and without price, Is q
labor OF love.
but In 1879 tho financial crisis struc,;
lynn. Its length and severity were too
much for the LARGE real state interests
Of the pinkham family, rs this class
~ business suffered most from
\ fearful depression, so when the Ceutcn
NAL year dnwncd IL found their prop.
,rty swept away. Some other source
81 incouae had 20 be found.
At this point Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound was made known
n 10 the world.
The three sons and the daughter.
with their mother, combined forces %
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-10-18
One OF The Family.

Are you the editor that takes IN SO
cicty ucwr?" inquired the caller. an
understood man. with a tired and timid
appealing look on his face.
Yes. sir" replied the young man at
the desk. n can take iu any Kind at
news. What have yuu?'
why. it's this way" said the caller.
lowering his voice. My wife gave a
small party last night. ana l am willing
tn pay To- have this report Ui the aflail
put In the paper
I'VE don't charge anything for pub
fishing society n"ws,' observed the
young man ~ the desk. taking the
proficrrd manuscript and looking II
over.
That's all right" was the reply,
You don't understand. I wrote this
M myself. ana / put IN a line or two
that yuyR. Mr.. Haifstick assisted his
distinguished wife I'm receiving the
guests That's the way l want Il u
go in. and | don't care n IL costs a
dollar u word. ! want my friends "a
know. by George. that / still belong "a
the family"