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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
SOUVENIR PILLOW TOPS

r HAS only been short while since girls every
D where were making pillow tops Of mems hand
kerchefs-the finest and frmest Of linen in quail
ity-and begging autographs for them Each person
who wrote his her upon the handkerchief
asked his favorite color and the penciled name
carefully worked in outline stitch with silk of that
color. Sometimes a musician would add bar of
music; artist would sketch palette-only the
simplest of designs possible, Of course
That fad or fancy, call it what you Will, has gone
out the souvenir pillows taking the form of
collections Of leather posals each signed by differ
ent person, or of vertable patchwork affairs, each
patch characteristic Of the person from whom it came
and made probably upon foundation bit of muslin,
which is shaped to fit into general design.
Where a color scheme is followed, the girl who Is
collecting often furnishes the materials letting each
shape may be-in her way, and combining them
all, with odd, pretty stitch, into the ordinary
square cover
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

colored ribbon as desired Puff sleeves will end at
elbow in cuffs formed by Of insertion and the
ruffles Of lace. This will be an exceedingly pretty
frock and a model that will come from the laundry
looking good new. You golden brown,
yellow PALE sapphire and navy blue, gray TAM fawn
pale coral and pale salmon pink, cream, ivory and
Yo Sss
think. Wear them straight on your head, neither
farng dropping, either viii give the effect Of
the trying to reach the brim of your hat sailor
shape should become you. Never pompadour.
Puff and fluff your hair at the sides much as you
please and then dress it low in the neck.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

up large quantities Of water every day for forty
fifty years. our foremothers compelled to do,
it becomes an instrument Of torture and we do not
wonder that they welcomed death with joy, and in
the words Of the poet exclaimed; tI'm going to do
nothing forever and ever
plan and is preferable, IN the writer's opinion to
paint, oil or inoeum, from d sanitary standpoint
Heavy rugs may be spread by the tables to ease the
feet, says writer in the Ladies World.
The top Of my kitchen table, which stands in front
Of double cupboard, at convenient distance, is Of
hardwood This table is light and roomy, but strong
and top Of table is lattice Of light wood, frame
supporting heavy wire netting, for cooling bread, and
SO forth, baking days.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

lovely in pale yellow, and pale coral pink, all shades
Of blue also gray green golden brown TAM turquoise,
old rose cream ivory and fawn The idea Of not look
ing we'll in light clothes is just fancy nothing
should not dark velvet light summer frocks,
but should prefer creamy lace or lingerie collar,
large in yoke shape, If you cannot conquer your
antpathy to ghtcolored frocks. The corselet skirt
would be admirable made to fit the figure by means
Of shirring and the blouse Of soft lawn lace null,
all three combined. Over this pretty little
bolero. Your measurements will allow Of your follow
ing any Of the stylish models pictured in he our
that suits your fancy. Princess frocks, too will
be very becoming. The pony coat, made loose and
pony, would be better than the Elton bolero for
the riding suit. You can add the pocket and two
others the fronts Qower edge) ALSO if preferred
pearing about the feet, STILL there Is little funeas
by way Of pleats down back closing. This fulness
gather your skirts lack So unless you have extra
terial, fear there is changing the present FORM
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
STYLE for Sample.

Dear Miss Lee: Please tell me If the enclosed
sample Of dress goods much of style to be
this summer7 I have had it for two years. have
not quite enough for dress. What would be best to
match it with to make whole dress9 I am feet
inches, rather thin and pale; brown hair and gray
eyes; 81 years old. Don't like anything conspicuous
in dress Please give suggestion for cape
wrap to wear for spring and fall that will be easy
to make at homef would be very grateful to you for
any help Mrs P. o.
Colfax N. D.
The pretty red and black sample is by no means
too old-fashoned for present 1 should have q
fvegored skirt cut into shallow rounds on lower edge
and front panel of plain red cloth which
would also 60 around the skirt like founce except
that it need not be gathered pleated upper edge
but be gored just continuation Of the figured cores
it joins. Trim the panel to the end of the figured
goods with braid taking it around the join of figured
and plain goods when the effect will be of figured
overskirt opening over plain red petticoat Make
deep yoke on the waist, rounding off outer edge and
running down in small vest effect to meet the skirt
panel Of the plain goods, outlining with braid and
bring into red belt black satin, as you prefer
The medium puff sleeves Of the figured will end at
elbow, meeting deep braidtrimned cuffs of the plain
goods Wear pretty white lace stock and yeur toilet
will be decidedly smart.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
A Riding Habit.

Dear Miss Lee: We read with much enjoyment
your shall be very pleased if you would
BENDER your advice 20 years, very dark hair,
eyebrows and eyelashes. Have pink color and gray
green eyes like cat. Ny waist is 81, bust, 49, hips,
DO; front length of skirt, 43. And feel SO
comfortable when am wearing black navy, dark
green. wear peacock blue which to suit me-
as does trimming Of But feel quite ugly in
any light color, the is always a puzzle to
Is there anything light could have successfully
touched up with dark velvet9 I fancy princess
costume if that would not look too warm, any sug
gestion you could give me instead. must have rid
ing habit and there is not tailor in the wild west
must make it. Do you think bolero Elton for
the top would look nice9 I want to put small hand
kerchef pocket on the lefthand side. And those
awful short sleeves to be for riding driving
cycling? What style Of hat should be for the
above sports7 l also have three almost unsoiled or
unused Skirts wolfe has shaped founce, wide at
the back but round the hips and at the back Of skirt
quite without gather tuck, in fact, tight fitting like
riding skirt Is there any way alter them, as
fancy the styles rather full nowa They also have
semtrans: Have they gone outa Thanking you in
advance, dear Miss Lee. j. 8.
There is why you should not wear light
coors. AS you tall and slight black and such
dark eolors will only accentuate your height. Green
gray eyes seldom in conjunction with very
dark hair, tho your pink color viii class you among
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
PINS TO MATCH GOWNS

r n APPLY we are far removed from the century
~ when one's allowance paid in pns-now
- - we have them in such millions that they are
appreciated when is not to be found
at some crucial moment.
AS in everything else, the pinmaker is always
the outlook for novelties. We have pins big and pins
little, pins and pine fine, pins imported and
domestic, pins in rolls and books and pyramids, but
the Of up-todateness is touched in the latest
things in the pin lnethose that match the costume.
IF wishes to a blue gown pink and
yellow pins may be bought Of just that special tint.
No longer will white-headed pin peeping out from a
colored gown reveal the sad fact that we have neg
lected that prudent stitch in time.
These colored pins come in cubes, each side con-
tanning different size. They of the novelties
of the that have the merit Of real usefulness
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Sensible Hints About the Kitchen Floor and Table

The floor of my kitchen is Of hardwood, the boards
laid lengthWise Of the ROOM and it has impercep
tb1e slope toward the door leading out Of doors said
door is furnished with a swinging threshold. This
plan facilitates the floor cleaning process. Once
day, after each meal if necessary, little hot
spots-he whole floor flushed with two pailfuls Of hot
water, in which little soap or soda has been dis
solved and swept off, rinsed with plenty Of cold water,
swept off and floor dried with rubber brush requires
only few minutes work. and keeps the kitchen sweet
and cool and ''joy forever
In this work the value of the imperceptb1e slope
TO the door and the swinging threshold are demon
strated. This method eliminates the habitual use Of
the mop, which is convenience to have at hand but
when forced to it for cleaning floors and taking
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Leather Chairs.

How can clean the leather on my dining room
chairsa When I bought the leather-covered chairs
thought had settled the question Of good looking
keep the leather in good condition. Can you tell
how to take the dirt from it, H. o. W.
!.
To clean the leather mix together half pound
each Of French chalk and fuers EARTH two ounces Of
powdered starch and one Of yellow ochre. Wet
this with boiling water until it is thin paste and
then add tablespoonful Of sweet Oil. When cold
spread the soiled leather and let it remain until
dry and then brush off. Wipe every particle Of the
cleaning mixture away and then polish the leather
four ounces of wax to gill Of turpentine If you
wish to darken the leather add little oil to the wax
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
A California Inquiry.

IN EAR Miss Lee: the Minneapolis Journal, and
interested in your department. Received so
49, much help from your reply to M. II. Your infor-
nation is easy to follow do great deal Of my
dressmaking. want ends to meet and coors to match.
One dressmaker said I wanted the impossible. I am
feet inches in height; bust, 81 inches; waist, "a;
hips 40 inches; weight 1873 pounds. have light hair
end it Is three colors, little grey, little ash
and streaks yellow all from being so years Of age;
but have quantities Of it. Now, please tell what
colors becoming7 admire the dark Alice blues.
Oakland, Cal. Mrs. A. B. j.
There is why Of your proper
ons should not look extremely stylish in her Clothes
especially as you are determined to carry them
youthfully possible It is the duty and should be
Che pleasure Of every to try and look her very
best and just defy the years with careful dressing
and good spirits An extremely good rule when max
ing toilet is to give it all attention to the
most critical examination to just make up the mind
Shoroy that is looking her very BEST impossible
80 be improved upon and this assurance, lost
sight Of will sustain the thru all and any situa
ion, not only that but will actually, by the content
and animation displayed by being conscious Of this
fact, make people entirely forgetfu Of any slight de-
Feet possibly overlooked. You will find soft pastel
shades becoming to you than the genuine colors
Alice blue will become you exceedingly we'll So will
&he soft old rose shades also reseda and many
shades and navy blue, golden brown, ivory dove gray
Demon and dark green blush pink (not ivid) cerse,
and turquoise. II sallow the latter should not be
worn The pale fawns and tans will be unbecoming,
AS not affording sufficient contrast with your own
coloring, but the golden tans may be worn Am glad
you find my suggestions useful
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

backs Mrs. J. M. A.
hat suggestion would be black or lace straw
bent into a becoming shape and held there with
cherries and knots Of black velvet and second the
same Kind Of hat trimmed the right side with
large chou Of Alice blue louisine ribbon, holding
bunch OF feathery strands that passes straight
the face to the left. Either will become you, the
latter being perhaps the recent style. The former
however, will be most useful hat all summer as it
can be with really any frock In regard dress
ing it becomingly rather than in the latest STYLE If
were you I should adopt that mode most becoming
to sides and back, rather than the you
look well with it parted and dressed low in the neck
Why not puff 1T also and take it back softly and 1uily
coiling in the backf Unless your forehead is very
high take it back softly pompadour, hold with bow
and then dress low in the neck
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

two inches long and almost too small for large
globe @Fs
would like to get rug for my dining room
which has big bay window and the floor is very poor
SO thought would get the oilcloth filing which
looks like hardwood floor Would it be all right to
the same in the Window The dealer did not
know Or would you advise me to get carpet9
Stranger.
You quite right in thinking you are giving your
fish too much fresh water and food. The water need
not be changed oftener than in ten days
fortnight and if it needs to be renewed pour little
more in. The city water can be used. The prepared
fish tooa has directions which tell you very plainly
ment stores at the stores that make specially Of
gold fish Yes, indeed, the fish grow, but very slowly
Five fish are good many to keep in very small globe
If you use the oilcloth filling in your dining
have it cut to fit the entire floor bay window and ALL
The oilcloth will give you rather bare covering
less you use rugs ALSO You might a large rug in
the center Of the floor and fill out with terre heavy
felt Of color that harmonzes with the rug. This
would give of furnished look to the room and
the domestic rugs not expensive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
The Newest Couture.

Dear Madam: I am regular reader Of your col
umns and now desire to ask few questions. What
summer for calling and church with light gray
Elton jacket SUITE Also what mode Of dressing tho
hair is the latesta Of IS years I am
feet inches tall; bust, 40; waist, 2S hips, 49, amp
of medium light complexion, blue eyes and medium
light hair. weigh ITO pounds. can wear my hair
parted and done low in neck pulled and done up
higher. For straight front view of my face think
It is becoming pulled, but for side and back
like the other style BEST Should dress my hair to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Care of Gold Fish.

Would you kindly tell me how to take care Of
Japanese gold fsha I have five and give them fresh
water and food every day. Yesterday told this
changing the water too often and also feeding
them too frequently do think, myself, the fish look
tho they were oHerfed: Please tell me what food
to give them and would it be all right to give them
city water9 My globe is rather small, T think, for
five fish. give them about two quarts Of water Is
this enough and do they grow9 Mine are about
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

~ HE wash gown in It's entirety is as elegant as
b the new wash waist. White linen in all de-
grees Of stoutness and fneness is much seen,
reh aeedieWork ana splendid patterns IN lrish lace
skirt, showing lace and embroidery trimmed 'front.'
and short jacket fairly bristling with these trim
mngs is effective model The linen materials
all shrunk before making, SO that faultless set and
fit is preserved to the last washing, tho of course the
washing Of the simplest Of these frocks only be
entrusted to experienced hands
Very smart indeed are some little frocks of white
handkerchief linen made with plain plated skirts and
little blouse boices trimmed with thread drawn work
Generally coat model is used for the stouter linens
and since color is to be very much to the fore this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

i. Flowered silk muslin would be ideal for gown
fashioned under above design. The skirt is dancing
length and trimmed at set intervals with small ruffes.
The pretty bodice and also trimmed with
small ruffles and bands Of lace insertion round yoke
OF all-over lace Is bordered by insertion
Joined in front with pink ribbon fastened either side
with small fancy buttons
2. Appropriate for middle aged woman Is g. gown
Of black and white small checked wolfe. AS will
from accompanying sketch. the skirt has panel front
trimmed either side waist line with pointed straps
and buttons the latter also decorating bottom Heavy
black lace white makes the deep cuffs shoulder
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

and front Of bodice and box plat down each side
takes up with the straps skirt The stock and plas
tron tucked white crepe de chine
8. Empire gowns growing in favor and sees
many pretty house built this order The above
Illustration suggests charming model and Of the
soft materials which shown in endless varieties and
small prices may be used with good results This
is pink radum silk There IS unique arrangement of
the shrtwast, which IS sesndecollete and trimmed with
briar stitch in tone silk rhinestone button is
attached the pointed side and the two pieces
Joined by black velvet ribbon, which the
tucked front Of skirt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
A White Swiss.

Dear Miss Lee: You are giving such valuable ad-
vice to many that will venture to ask you
few questions. intend to get white dotted swiss
dress for Will you please tell how to
make it and what to trim it with7 nearly 19
years od weight, 1877 pounds; feet inches tall,
24inch waist 32nch bust and 80 inches around hips,
six inches below waist. have dark brown hair blush
gray eyes, rather muddy complexion, with round,
rather fat, face, and to my disgust ttup-turned
nose' This would like to hide if possible. Will
you tell me how to comb my har7 Also what coors
could successfully wear and the colors that must
not wears What kind Of hat would you advise
to wear9 generally wide one. I will be very
thankful for any other advice. %
Battle Lake, MINI.
white dotted swiss requires really very little
trimming should have fve-gored skirt, the
joined with Val. insertion pintucked into the belt
and finished the bottom with a gathered founce
added to the skirt with Of insertion the skirt
having first been cut into sharp points. hem ana
couple of tucks will edge the founce. Make the
waist with yoke of insertion alternating with groups
of pintucks vertical arrangement) and then outline
with bertha Of the goods cut into deep points edged
with insertion and ruffle Of VAL edging,
and to the yoke with Of insertion, cutting
away the material underneath. This will give very
light airy effect. The lower portion will be baby
waist, brought into pretty shirred belt, white or
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

w 7 Ill you please tell me the custom concerning
w engagement and wedding rings IN this
w try7 The wears only one ring, does he
notP Is 1t put at the time Of the engagement or
gust before the marriagea The supposed to buy
his own ring is he note Please tell also the most
appropriate hour Of day for wedding to take place9
At wedding where the bride and groom attended
by maid Of honor and best and four bridesmaids
what position places do the maids take during the
ceremony9 Does the groom give the bride present
on the wedding days. shall be very thankful if you
will answer my questions -Winona
It Is not customary for the to wear engage
ment ring in this country and is only those who keep
to the customs Of the old country who do In Ger
many and the Scandinavian peninsula the bride and
bridegroom exchange rings, but they seldom do in
the United States. The engagement ring is given TO
the young woman convenient after she has
accepted the man. Where rings exchanged I
should think that the would buy and the
the other each is supposed to be the gift
other The time Of wedding should suit the
venience Of the bridal couple and their friends. A
wedding at IL o'clock o'clock in the afternoon
at pm. the usual hours, but any time may be
chosen. The bridesmaids grouped in senicirce
behind the bridal couple during the ceremony. The
bridegroom usually gives the bride present the
wedding day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

narrower If you turn it. Both monographs or
Initials used to mark table linen. The papier
mache letters be used very satisfactorily f you
decide just the initials. Place the letters across
e 50 % n
place them half way between the center and the edge
Of the table that they will look well when the cloth
Is on the table,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

Elizabeth Lees Answers Questions of Journal Readerany Pepexg
Problems Dsang Stories Special Interest Women

If you have strip left over you might slash the front
bringing the slashed edges it in tuck effect and
then pleat in the back to fit the waist line Short
trains are still worn only walking skirts being actually
short. Round lengths worn for ordinary occasions
and short trains for formal gatherings Am glad
you like my answers and wish you all success with
your wardrobe. .1 t... II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Orange Stains.

Can you please tell what will take orange stains
out Of the sample send youq Mrs. B. A. B. /.
You neglected to enclose the sample SO that do
not know what material you have reference to- Pour
ing boiling water thru fruit stain will usually
it. if not at once; with few washings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Essay on Niagara.

7 am writing a theme entitled "Niagara Falls
Should Be Preserved Will you please tell me where
ton any pamphlets books published and where T
could get them. A Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
To Save Pork.

Would you please tell me how to pork that is
killed in warm weather. Subscriber.
!.
IF you want to keep the pork for any length Of
time you had better put 1t in brine and pickle it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

I do not know Of any pamphlets u books on the
subject you The New York club women are
working for the preservation Of Niagara and you
might obtain information by writing the CORE
spending secretary, Miss Mary g. Hay, 20 Twenty
ninth street, New York There has been considerable
newspaper agitation Of the matter, but have not
happened to SEQ any magazine articles. t.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

For the rust pour kerosene flannel CLOTH using
just enough to dampen the cloth, and rub the steel
vigorously The kerosene will dissolve and
the rust. There is nothing that will really
perspiration stains.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
Table Linen.

Will you kindly inform what width hem Is re-
quired for fine linen damask table and napkin9
What is the latest way in marking themq Reader.