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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-19

Telegraphers' Union. number of whose
members are employed as telegraph
operators by Montgomery brokers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-19

during September. Snow plows were
used today to open up the cog rail-
way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-19

first of these meetings will be held at
Old Ship Church on Holcombe Street
next Tuesday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-19

Other action of the Club at the meet
Ing, was the authorization of the Com
mittee on Agriculture and Cotton Trade
to prepare plans for an exhibit by the
Club in the Cotton Department Of the
state Agricultural Fair, which is to be
The plans are to be submitted to the
Board of Directors of the Club at an
early meeting. The Chairman. Frank
Kohn, announced that he would cali
upon the farmers of Montgomery COM
ty to consult or enter into correspond-
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

lace, and friH OF soft yellowed lace fin
ishing an absurd little, sleeve. which is
hardly more than a sleeve cap; but the
lace was handsome and the coat was a
most elegant little garment, bound to
give an air to any sheer frOck with
which IL might be worn.
Loose little GARAGES of lace or OF lace
ana embroidered batlste or embroidered
linen are popular and used both as in
tegTaI parts Of costumes and as separate
coats to slip on over thin frOCls. and
there are many amusing little Empire
coats. pointing dOWnWaTd in 'front.' and
running up TO the shoulder blades in the
back. or cut away almost to the point OF
invisibility in the fronts and rounding
to the middle Of the back. where short
little square coat tail or fishtan falls.
These Empire ideas are, Of course, ex-
treme; but the vague boleros. are not
bizarre. though original ard dainty; and
It would be by no means difficult TO in
troducs one OF them into the plan OF
a sheer summer frock. The circular
shoulder trimming IS unusual and might
be introduced successfully upon sheer
blouse as weli - upon a coat.
The effect ks@<aat Of three Tat lace
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

circles edged with lace frills and laid 0na
over the other. with the smallest on top.
The body OF the bolero was OF hand-em-
broidered linen, ard crescent-shaped
motifs OF lace We're set into the linen,
forming a deep scalioped border around
the fronts. bottom and sleeves embroid-
ery-assumed pelerine stole lines in front,
n separate linen, embroidered, inset
with lace and bordered by a lace friII,
being set upon the loose cape-IilSe boIero.
Models Of shape similar to this are
sho-r1 in sheer hand embroidered linen.
and some Of these little linen wraps look
much like a wide embroidered scarf
drawn around the shoulders and down to
the waist. where the scarf ends are
heI5 in by a sirdle, falling free for a
short distance below the girdle. Full lit
tie cape pieces Joined to the scarf across
the shoulders and in front and behind
the arms serve the purpose OF sleeves
Fitted fichu draperies OF sheeTest
linen embroidered and lace trimmed are
shaped so that they may be easily ad-
justed, and late importations are long
sheer scarfs of linen or batiste, which
are TO be drawn around the shoulders
after being plated ana caught by a
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

- OLEROS OF all shapes and in all
x sizes are evolved from laces and
embroideries and sheer lingerie
stuffs and one OF these coquettish
little affairs viii lend cachet to even the
simplest OF cotton froclks TO be sure the
best models are expensive. The coarse
and cheap limitations fail utterly as sub
stitutes. for IN this sort Of thing it is the
fneness, the datntiness, that is the key
note OF success. II cne cannot buy a
good article it is better to pass the
counter by and content oneself with
some simpler effect which one may her
self achieve by hand. or trust to a seam
stress.
The short loose belero with full open
sleeve is the usual model and the varia-
tions are wrought by trimming details
and materials: but there are also radical
differences in length and shaping, es-
pecially among the all lace coats. There
is. for example a cnic little coat OF
guipure with its long curving pointed
fronts. and its short wasted Empire
back ending in a short basque tail. No
trimming is used up IN the model. save
a small collar OF satin. large buttons of
carved ivory matching the tone OF the
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

linen surround the armhOle, buttoning
over and under H. All the linen bands
form a harness which is separate from
the null blouse worn underneath. eX-
Cept that the harness IS tackled IN place
around the top. 1t may he stitched up
on the thin material II desired. and this
could easily be done
Short puhed sleeves are trimmed
around the lower portion and finished
al the bottom by upward slanting
bands Of linen with Buttons In the
overlapping points. Embroidered linen
buttons would be the proper kind 20
employ A leather belt lf white would
also be smart instead of the linen belt
a full skirt OF null is gathered to a
waistband. II is 50 thin that il ClIngs
10 the figure and does not give an i'm
preston or fUllness except at the bot
tom. II Is trimmed with six rows of
linen bands in graduated sizes (the bot
tom one forming a wide hein), and these
bands alternate with five rows OF null
which are tucked in the following man
ner: The first two rows have four
small tucks. the third row has five. the
fourth row six, and the fifth row ten
tucks. which terminate a little above
the hem All the linen bands hang
loose on the bottom.
Khaki Null and Khaki Shoes.
Khaki cOlored NULL lawn, batiste, or
other sheer linen or cotton material
would be extremely smart decorated
with bands of regular khaki cloth and
worn with shoes of the same sort The
model of the gown shown here IS short.
This means that II just clears the
ground, since the sensible. practical,
and sanitary short skirt Is but seldom
worn, and the new short skirt is only
practical in dry weather, when IL can
not gather up mud along the edges.
Practically without exception all
blouses and bodices for country wear
at present are built without Innings.
and with real or simulated lOOseness Of
style. The lines OF the figure are indi-
Gated and sometimes followed somewhat
snugly but the bodices are not tight.
often a wide girdle, four or more
inches In width. gives a slender, grace
ful outline to the waist and the blouse
is arranged above this sometimes In
bolero and sometimes in baby style, as
we'll as in draped folds and pieces of
decoration more suited to other styles
Of figures than those which look well in
bolero or baby waists.
I would like 10 emphasize the impor-
lance OF the belt Ia morning costumes.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

by lace inserting put on i'm wide points
At the top of the blouse a small round
yoke Of tucked lawn Is shaped into a
very irregular outline upon its lower
edge, this irregularity being traced by
open lace gallon put on IN varying
widths. The cOllaFless neck IS finished
with a very narrow line Of lace from
which hang small inserted motifs. To
this yoke is sewed and gathered in front
a band OF tuelting put on in vandyke
points of irregular size.
1t is crossed along the front back. and
underarms by bands Of lace inserted
gallon, and its lower points arc bordered
by the same sort Of lace that heads a
similar tucked piece which forms the
bottom Of the blouse. On each side the
bottom of the front tucked panels are
separated by inseFtlC . Of lace gallon.
A shoulder decoration of wide gallon
comes well down into the top Of the
sleeve, whose upper portion is crossed
by gallon and whose entire outside
length has a gallon insertion from the
shoulder 10 the cuf. Gallon is inserted
in the pun of the sleeve and forms
the decoration in tucked fitted
band which finishes the sleeve below the
elbow. II may be worn just above the
elbow. according to taste.
There ara persons who do not know
that gallon IS a form of lace which has
fancy edges on both borders. 1t is used
as an applique-and is made for this
purpose-but il IS also used most ef-
fectlvely as an inserting where irregu-
lar outlines are desired.
A most fetching little summer morn
ing dress is shown in Figure D. It IS
made OF sheer null trimmed with bands
Of rather heavy linen put on In bias
folds Of graduated sizes. each fold
stitched several times TO keep ii in
shape and give it irmness. Pique and
duck bands are employed in the same
effective manner.
This method OF tySAning and hem
ming thin white or O8ored materials
with heavy fabrics keeps the thin
gowns from blowing about too much,
and gives them shape 1t also imparts
an air OF chic and novelty that is most
attractive.
In this model the neck OF the blouse
is round and Collarless. and is finished
with small yoke OF transparent lace.
This is bordered by stitched bands Of
linen, which cross the back and front
Of the blouse at the top, around the
middle. and around the waist. Here
the linen forms belt and is worn
with q buckle. Wide curved bands OF
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Whaf Men Require IN a VIE

A man requires in a woman he makes
his wife companion. a friend, and a
home maker. She can be no one Of
the three If she makes Of herself
domestic drudge.
A servant can do the work Of the
home as well, probably much better. bat
no one can perform the duties Of mis-
tress but herself.
When a mans circumstances, however
do not allow of his keeping servant.
and the wife. of necessity, must attend
10 the household duties. her work IS
harder, but her requirements are p-ac-
ucaHy the same.
And even II she works hard, she need
not tall into the position of drudge. with
no thought Of other things. says Wo-
mans Life.
Being a companion and friend does
not imply that an intellectual equal Is
necessary. a man rather enjoys explain
ing things 10 his wife when the eNplana-
tions do not have TO come too often OF
too profusely; but a similarity OF tastes
and views u essential questions IS inn
peratiYe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Shoes are invariably white 81 the
gown is white or very light in tint. IN
evening gowns colored shoes are worn
with white If the sashes or belts are
colored. It is correct, however, TO have
shoes match day gowns in color and,
where this cannot be done, the choice
lies between Khaki and white shoes
suppOsing the gown 10 be light. Of
course.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Khaki shoes are quite the IeWesl
dainties to be found in shoes, and are
by no means TO be easily procured.
They are very demure and pretty, and
harmonize wonderfully well with al
most all tints Of light coIored gowns
Until these attractive khaki shoes came
irto vogue no one ever quite realized
how violent the contrast was between
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Most OF them are made 10 be worn
with belts. and their whole eject de
pends upon the proper selection OF the
belt.
The new and correct belt IS four
inches in width and, with few eXcep-
tions. Of leather for morning wear.
There are times when the belt must
carry out the color scheme Of the gown
but usually IL must match the shoes IN
color.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

white shoes and the light c1lOred
gowns with which they were worn. The
khaki shoes do not seem t. a5fnrd this
sharp contrast Of color and tone IN
beautifully with pale tinted gowns.
They incline to make the foot appear
small. too, which IS another feature TO
admire about them.
Copyright. 1905. W. r. Hearst)
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

buckle or chou. between the shoulder
blades. and 10 show in Ions floating ends
in front
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

A. Flowered
organdie. trimmed
with bands Of in
serted lace.
3. Attractive
gown Of figured
batiste trim m c d
with footing and
lace.
/ CD ainty
| Summer dress f
! white lawn with
insertions Of lace
gallon.
i. Summer
gown of sheer
null decorated
with stitch c q
bands Of linen.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
T%hdRi Shoes The
Newest Thing in
Footwear.

~ HIS season more than ever IL
is the fashion To have house
gowns for the country as sim
pie as possible in effect and
style, although the materials
may be fine and expensive
and tina workmanship costly
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Copyright. 1905. W. p. Hearst.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
MISTAKE ABOUT FATHER.
Boy. Thought He Was to Be Pitied,
But Found They Were Mis-
taken.

At the Waldorf they are telling this
story of Pittshurg millionaire who 10
over 10, and the way he fooled his son:
and nephew on recent visit to the city
of the Great White Way. The two young
men dined with father" every evening.
and then watched HIM take the elevator
to his quarters, relates the New York
Tribune.
'Too bad father has to 20 to bed At
nine every evening"" said the son.
HE doesn't have much fun. does he?
returned the nephew.
Wonder if he goes to sleep right away,
or if he'd like us to stay and talk to him?'
Let's 60 up and see," said the nephew,
feeling the full grip Of compassion.
They found his shoes outside the door
waiting for the coming of the bootblack.
and: there was no light in the transom.
Poor old man, he doesn't have 4
very good time over here" they chorused.
Then they went out into the night in
. cab, and toward midnight turned into
one Of the gilded m1rrored lobster places.
When they were finally seated about 4
table and had given the waiter his or
der, they looked about the room. The
first individual to meet their astonished
gaze was father" in full evening dress,
pouring champagne into glass which was
held by an actress.
"How about the shoes in front of your
door," they asked him afterward.
Its pity man Of my age and money
can't have two pairs of shoes, my chill
dren,' he said, with wink. CHOSE were
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
SCIENTIFIo ITEMS.

Prof. Koch Is said to have decided to
apply the Nobel prize recently award
ed to him to the publication Of a COM
plete edition Of his scientific writings.
Sir David Gill, who has been as
tronomer royal at the Cape since 1879,
is resigning his post and returning to
England for the New Year. Many no.
table astronomical problems have been
solved at the Cape observatory under
Sir David Gill's direction, including
the determination OF the minor plan
ets Victoria. Sappho and Iris.
The problem Of the ascent Of say
In trees. an English botanist points
out, is yet unsolved. It appears that
In the highest trees the total pressure
would be nearly 100 atmospheres, and
as We cannot suppose that leaves can
exert so intense osmotic suction, the
only theory at all probable is that the
living, cells exert some sort of pump
ing action in the wood.
NJ. Martel, a French explorer who
has devoted much time to the subject
of caves, is: confident that the surface
OF the earth IS fast wearing away by
erosion and corrosion. in such a man
ner that the level at which water is
found in the earth's crust is being low
cred. He thinks that there will be
disastrous scarcity Of water avail
able for drinking few centuries
hence.
Gold has been easily distilled by
Henri Moissan In the electric furnace.
its boiling point being higher than
that Of copper, but lower than that of
lime. In a cold tube. the vapor con-
densed partly in the form Of moss
gold partly as; microscopic crystals,
the general properties being those of
finely divided gold. In alloys with
copper and tin, the gold distills over
last. On distilling an allow Of tin and
gold, a purple Of Cassius ia obtained
In tho dry way.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
A PERFECT HAND.
How Its Appearance Became Fa-
miliar to the Public,

The story of how probably the most
perfect feminine hand in America be-
came known to the people is rather
interesting.
AS the story goes the possessor of
the hand was with some friends in a
photographers one day and while talk
ing, held up piece OF candy. The
pose of the hand with it's perfect con-
tour and faultless shape attracted the
attention Of the artist, who proposed
to photograph it. The result was a
beautiful picture kept in the family
until one day, after reading a letter
from someone inquiring as to who
wrote the Postum and Grape-Nuts ad-
vertisements, Mr.. Post said to his
wife: eve receive so many in
Quirles OF this kind, that it is
evident some people are curious to
know, suppose we let the advertising
department have that: picture Of your
hand to print and name 1t "A Helping
Hand" (Mrs. Post has assisted him
in preparation of some of the most ia
nous advertisements.) g.:
There was natural shrinking from
the publicity, but with an agreement
that: no: name would accompany the
picture. It's use was granted. IN
= The case was presented in the light:
Of extending a welcoming hand to the
friends Of Postum and Grape Nuts, so.
the picture appeared on the back COW
ers of many of the January and Feb
ruary magazines and became known tc
millions Of people. - s.>. .1.> - ,:=ss
l., ! Many artists have commented upon
1t as probably the most: perfect hand
in the world. =. ~. %. +
IS The advertising dept. Of the Postum
Co. did, not seem able to resist the
temptation to enlist the curiosity of the
|, public, by retaining from giving the
name Of the owner when the picture
appeared, but stated; that the !: name
would be given later In one Of the news
paper announcements, thus seeking to
induce the readers to look for and read
the forthcoming dvertisements to learn
/ the name Of the owner. .s55 . 8 2SG &
This combination Of. art and COM
merce and the multitude of inquiries
furnishe an excellent illustration Of the
interest: the public takes In the personal
and family life OF large inanufa cturers
whose names become household words
through extensive and continuous an
,nouncements innew1papers and period
lcals. 49,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

back. Every move
ment caused an agon-
izing pain, and the per-
sistency: of it exhausted
me, 50 that for q time
Twas dazed and stupid.
On the advice of q
friend I began using
Doan's Kidney Pills
and soon noticed =
change for the better.
The kidney secretions
had been disordered
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

and irregular, and contained a heavy
sediment, but in a weeks time the urine
was clear and natural again and the
passages regular. Gradually the ach-
ing md soreness left my back and then
the lameness. fused six boxes to make
sure Of cure, and the trouble has
never returned"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
Had No Pull.

: Mr.. Makinbrakes. Ito chance ac-
quaintance, whom he has met at q swell
party)-lf you have any. influence with
Mrs. Upjohn ! wish you would suggest
to her that she announce dinner: I'm
frightfully hungry. . s... %. B .s:H. g
Chance Acquaintance-Me? Il haven't
any, influence With Mrs Uptohn. I'm
Mr.: Upjohn.-Ch chicago Tribune. E
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
When One Has Money.

b Mrs. Reeder-l wonder what this pa
per means by this: "Mr:.: Kadley's meth.
cd Of entertaining his guests was quite
original and unconventional ~ E ..:S
Mr.. Reeder-It means simply that be
is boorish, but has plenty Of money .-S
Philadelphia Ledger. $s .. rs. sss
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
Rich. Juicv Radishes Free.

Everybody loves juicy, tender radishes.
Salzer knows this, hence he offers to send
you absolutely free sufficient radish seed
to keep you in tender radishes all, sum-
mer long and his great
sALzER's BARGAIN SEED BOOK.
with it's wonderful surprises and great
bargains in seeds at bargain prices.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
DAZED WITH PAIN.
Tho Suferings Of Citizen Of Olympia,
Wash.

L. s. Gorham, of $40 East 4th. St.,
Olympia, Wash, says: "six years ago
Igot wet and took cold, and. was soon
fat in bed, suffering fortunes with my
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
Ceylon Rubber.

According to information supplied
by the Institute of Tropical Research,
recently founded in connection with
Liverpool university, Ceylon has, in
the last season, shipped 100000 pounds
Of rubber, all produced from the island
plantations.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
Popular Ia1s % tho East.

Tho splendid passenger service 81 tho
Nickel Plate Road, the care and atten.
ton shown passengers have made it .
favorite with the inexperienced as vel AZ
necessary to the comfort and convenience
of the passengers, especially ladies' travel
ing alone Or accompanied by children, 10
provided. Colored Porters in Uniform are
in attendance to serve the. wants of all
and to see that cars are kept scrupulous-
and an excellent Dining service, serving
Individual Club meals or "a Ia Carte at
moderate cost. When travelling East pur-
chase your tickets via the Nickel Plate
Road. All trains depart from the La
Sale St. Station, Chicago. For full in
formation regarding tickets, rates, routes,
sleeping car reservations, etc, call on or
address j.. Y. Callahan, General Agent,
No. Ill Adams st.. Chicago, III.
$50 g. -e---7-- ;~'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

Fred (at the concert)-That man
must have taste for music, papa.
Papa-Which man, Freddie?"
"Why, the one who Is trying to
swallow the trombone"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

Ladies Can Wear Shoes =. =
One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating.
hot, aching feet. Atall Druggists, 25c. Ac-
,cepts no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address AS. Olmsted, lie Roy, MY.
: ---o-----. i IL:
A bad man is naturally suspicious OF
Avnrv UnoN man ho nnaofa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
"a &Q @

The enormous crops on our seed farms
the past season compel US to issue this
special catalogue.
SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY.
and receive the radishes and the wonder
full Bargain Book free.
Remit &c and we add package of Cos
mos. the most fashionable, serviceable,
beautiful annual flower.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Drawer
K, La Crosse, Wis.
Men who command: the most respect
have the least thought of self.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

why do you want a light left in
your room when you go to bed, dear?"
asked Elsie's mother. Are you
afra1d?"
mo mamma" replied Elsie: II want
It so l can see to 70 to Sleep"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

Mamma-Oh, dear! Margie, I don't
believe you know what it is to be
good.
Little Margie-Yes, do, mamma.
It's not doing the things you want to
do.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

TO Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure
E.W. GROVES signature is on each box. Csc
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16
TALES OF THE TOTS.

Dear! Dear! Willie, can't you be
good for quarter of an hour?" )
Il can for quarter OF dollar, ma.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

Mamma-Why, Johnny, you have
eaten more than your share of the
berries!
Johnny-That's all right, mamma.
Minnie ate most OF the cake we stole
yesterday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

A bigamist is a man convicted of matri-
mony in the second degree.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-03-16

Be not blind to- the faults Of your
friend, because an adequate understanding
of them will give you buoyant feeling Of
superioritv. 49,