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mating with squares of linen, the cases be-
ing finished with a very narrow lace edge
Thin silk in white or pale tints is used I'M
der the lace. There is decided fad for
the use of white. but pale pink and pale
blue are also most attractive.
To so with these bed sets there are the
chests of boxes which. upholstered with
chintz or denim. have been fashionable for
long. These are now upholstered in the
pale silk first and then are covered with the
lace. There are sets of boxes for hats. for
waists. for underwear and small sets for the
smaller articles OF the toilet.
The hat boxes the usual size, and the
stand to hold them is in the shape of a
square table little larger than the hat
box. with three lodges underneath. on
which the three hat boxes rest one above
another The box for each hat has an
upholstered upright on which the hat may
stand. The box has the usual lid, but one
side is made jointed-that is. half the side
will let down. that the hat may be taken
out without taking the box out of the
stand The upper Ifrt of the side. which
let's down, Is kept up by the lid of the box.
AS soon as the lid Is lifted this side falls.
so that the hat may be readily removed.
The boxes are entirely covered. first with
a plain silk. chintz or silkolne. and then the
lace. The chests of drawers for waists,
underwear. etc. are made oblong in shape.
and instead .! the side letting down, many
of them simply made of ordinary
boxes. such flowers are sent In, which
have been reinforced and upholstered.
These ordinary boxes is is necessary to take
out. or at least part way out before the
contents CAT. be removed, because it Is nee
essary to take the lid entirely off They are
therefore nIade with little bands on the
front these handles being hoops Of gold
cord, white cord shirred ribbon. etc.
All OF these boxes are placed in stands
painted in enameled wood. usually in white,
although the pale-tinted woods are also
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CHIFFON GOWN WITH SOLD zRENIerJE,,
trimmed with lace edging. ball fringe or
bead fringe

trimmed with lace edging. ball fringe or
bead fringe.
Then there is the dressing table, which
Is draped with lace and linen and has a
top covered with the same materials. over
which is fitted glass top. Small tables
are also entirely covered with these ma
terals and fitted with glass tops. Pillows
for the couch In bedroom are all sup
posed to be furnished either with this or
some other sort of lingerie covering. Cow
ers of silk or other stuffs are not consid-
cred dainty enough for the boudoir Mir
rors are framed In the lace and waste bas-
kets are covered with it. The upholstery
Is put on plain in most materials, so that
the abundance of lace does not make the
room look too fussy
Ihe chairs used in such a room are usu-
ally of white enameled wood or wt.ker
work. although there are often one or two
upholstered chairs, and although the other
chairs are not covered with the lace up
hoistery' there are usually cushions for the
seat. back and arms of the chair, and these
are generally covered with the lace These
cushions are very fiat and not at all fancy
In effect. inasmuch as they are made usu-
ally without ruffles A stuffed chair for
such room is usually covered with plain
material in the lining color over which
squares of lace are placed.
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skirt that it must be remembered this Is o
model Only suitable FOR an elaborate style
- dress that would hc quite impossible for
he morning Thcre are very few women
vho look their best ir short skirts. and
consequently tn So designs are always pop
Lar The skirt Is stil long AT the sides
7rd IN front. but IS dec drdN longer at the
l"ck-a most graceful STYLE. Another Point
20 lie noticed about this lrngtS OF skirt Is
-ha, whiic il flares. the FAR Is not So no.
ti' able as It was. The width is stUl alb
surd. but tin skirt wilens imp"rccp'ihly
from below thu hips. AMI thcre are no
fuuuC'S and rui.irs necessary to hold II up.
the width of lining and tie skirt itself at
tanning IL" desired results In cloth to
great width around The hem and the
amount OF material required make an UNI
pleasant w. Eht, but in the thin materials
it Is not noticeable. and IT," !,Hd,ug Dress
makers contend that If the skirt hn perfect
~ Gu; and the lines Wei studied therr is r.
necessity for the undue weight BE that rs
1t may. the average woman WHO las To- de
pend upon the average drossnah I will DO
wy1l 20 choose material That Is light IN
weight
The heavy smbroIdrrics look as though
they aust always make the skirts heavy
and unWl l1ly. nsl Il viii soon o. discov-
o:ad that ta.rr is "a -r.at choice in these
designs. md that the most oNi nsNr are
lighter :lauu the c'.aapyr qualities as a rr r.
Any heavy embroidery VIII taer of six or
pa'llrttea must certainly a.ii - IA, weight
If any wataral. 'u'. a has haon said, Il "A
material light IN las T. IS sHg- u with the
embroidery it VII rot welsh any thing To
srcai. #.
y smart pattern is the simple buttoa-
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An absolutely simple gown of gray wolfe
or gauze is in marked contrast to the en-
broidcred chiffon just described, but has
a charmingly smart appearance with Its
graceful lines. The model is one that will
be used in the early autumn and winter
seasons in the light shades of lightweight
cloth. for it's lends itself to the fashionable
long lines. At first glance this would seem
to be an exceedingly simple model. but it is,
like most simple designs. not to be
undertaken rashly, amateur dress
maker could scarcely hope to attain this
same simplicity, which in reality is the
height of finished art and workmanship.
The lining of skirt and waist must be perfect
IN cut and tit, to begin with. then on this
foundation is built the gown itself, whose
beauty consists of it's grace and perfection
of finish. Too much attention cannot be
paid to the foundation-the color, to begin
with, if the material is transparent, then
the quality-and there can be no economy
exercised in the choice: finally the finish
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Jeweled clasps and buckles are to be
noticed in the construction of these sum
mer gowns. just CLINT of rhrestones or
diamonds. colored stones or enamel adds
Immensely 10 the finished effect and also
gives Il touch OF Individuality that Is most
attractive. Often the color in the buttons
or buckle is the only relief in the entire
gown, and as a rule these are of costly
workmanship or in themselves are valu-
able. Ii it IS desired to introduce more
decided note of color, then it can h in gir-
die or sash. both of which are fashionable.
The soft ribbons. silks and satins are to be
he'd in a bew!ldcrng display OF color and
the choice is fairly unlimited. but aga n
this is w&cre good taste can he exercised
to advantage Sometimes a color viii he
voted fashionable that is extremely unba-
coming If worn near the face but # it is
only in girdle or sash it is possible. Should
such be chosen, then either The folds O. ma
terial on the waist must he so drapad that
they partly conceal the girdle or there must
be some fiat fall of the material heavily
embroidered or drapery of lace, The point
to be studied having to do only with keep
ing the unbecoming tint away from the
face.
Without exception these gowns have long
skirts. and. while it seems almost unnecas-
sary to state the fact there is so much dis
cussion as to the length of the fashionable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11
The Jumper Losing Its Popularity

At this time the jumper has certainly
reached the zenith OF its popularity and its
wane is inevitable. Looking at the newest
skirts, especially on plated lines and at
the smartest of late tailored summer coats
the shreWd shopper realizes that straight
lines Will mark the fall raiment and run
over into next spring.
The overturned lingerie frock. espe-
cially with trimming running around
rather than up and down. cutting the fig
IRE into a sort of human checkerboard,
has seen it's best days In mulls. sheer
batiste, soft lawns and other clinging
fabrics. with fine soft laces. the effect of
the cross trimming is not SO bad. but
nevertheless many women have awakened
to a realization that somehow the much
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The new sleeves are most intricate while
apparently simple. and the greatest care
is taken that they fit well and are of a
becoming design Never has there been a
time when it was SO necessary to study
sleeves as this summer. for many of the
most graceful models trying to the ma
jority of women. If woman Is at all
inclined to be stout the sleeve that is full
and large and comes just below the elbow
Is most unbecoming. just the sleeve that
falls down toward the elbow is trying ex-
cepting to a most graceful, slight figure
Almost without exception the new sleeves
have plated silk ruffles sewed in at the
top of the shoulder. These rufties hold out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

r. E,1iNINE daint!nrss finds It's most
Charming sitting in the lingerie bed
room which is the most fashionable
featGre uf the fashionable summer house,
and which. In fact. IS 50 popular that its
charms viii. probably also reign supreme
In the winter mansion. for no longer is a
room considered sufficiently supplied with
lace and linE'rlr trimmings when its hang
iHgs and draprrits and the fittings OF the
toilet table are made OF this fragile fabric.
The fashionable bedroom of the moment IS
furnished soentirely IN lingerie effects which
means lace and linen and embroidery and
drawn work that it at once suggests the
daint!cst of lace summer frocks or the most
exquisite OF graduation gowns not 10 men
IiOn the most cherished part OF brides
trousSrau Not "A single piece of wooden
furniture Is permitted 10 intrude its cum
bersptue rgidity upon the lightncss and
freshness of the lingerie bedroom. Not so
much a gold frame is permitted TO mar
the chaste purity of its fittings with It's
gift GarishneSs. Not one drapery. cushion
or ornament Is allowed to interfere with
the heavy commonplace satin or broCade,
much less velvet. Everything that suggests
the dra wing room is banlshed and is con-
s,dered as much out OF place in the lingerie
room as "A satin petticoat trimmed vita
spangles would he considered for wear I'M
der a white summer froCk. The lingerie
room. in fact. has for its chief end and
aim the "tubabIe'' look OF course, this
DOESN'T mean IL is really tubable, but
neither is the lingerie gown the lingerie
hat All this aPotheoss OF the lingerie Idea
merely means more work for the expensive
cleaner but il looks tubabie. Moreover,
a
fresh and snowy white beyond the shadow
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Lace in White and Paes Of Color for Afternoon and Evening

the sleeve sufficiently TO give II" desired
effect Of breadth Of shoulder and a Ions
shoulder seam. while in reality the wa s.
can be cut with the much more generally
becoming short shoulder seam. The smart
est OF the new sleeves in the thin materials
are mad long enough 10 come below ire
elbow. while there is every hope tha- for
The heavier gowns Of the winter the sleeves
Will be Of even more rational length. In
the meantime a study OF the rev s.ecvcs
is required II a gown is to have the smart
appearance Dame Fashion demands
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it only extends part way NJ on the skirt at
the sides and directly in the back. The
lines Of the gown are empire, emphasized
by the girdle.
Th- sleeves are extremely graceful, made
of plain chiffon Graped up into the Shout
der and falling little below the elbow
There is a cIose-httng undcrsleeVe OF lace
of pin mesh and also square yoke OF the
same lace on quite a yel!owish shade that
contrasts oddly with the dead white OF
the chiffon and yet is extremely smart The
girdle is in color, some odd shade of blue
or yellow being considered the smartest at
the moment.
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Fabrics for the guimpes of formal frocks
should not be chosen haphaZard. different
materials constituting the gowns requiring
different fabrics when it comes to the
guimpe Lingerie is correct when the dress
is of any of the cotton goods, such as
lawn, organdy and cotton wolfe, although
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trimmed lingerie dress had robbed them or
height and given them 'dumpy' look.
There is no doubt that house dresses and
evening frocks for early fall wear VIII
show vertical trimming and distinct re-
turn to the long lines. Particularly VIII
this be true of silks, satins and cloths.
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used The stands are simply frames, being
quite open at the sides. back and front.
Each box rests on a ledge of wood The
top of the stand is made of wood and is
usually upholstered in accordance with the
boxes.
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The Lingerie Now Follows Fashion Set by Fro:ks Hats

age as well. Therefore the lingerie bed
room looking highly sanitary is particularly
admired. but there must be no speck TO
its perfection. 1t must not only be
immaculate but must be complete as
possible, and it is perfectly remarkable
what numbers of articles are now being
made of lingerie in order to meet this de-
mand One never would have supposed. for
instance. that lingerie clocks were possible,
but they are most attractive. and no lin
ger:e boudoir is complete without one. Any
small clock OF porcelain or wood may have
the frame covered with linen trimmed with
lace and embroidery and will prove most
attractive. But the clock is only a small
part OF the lingerie bedroom for with the
exception of the floor covering and such
porcelain fittings as there may be in
room. the correct lingerie bedroom has
| nothing in it which is not either partly or
entirely covered with linen and lace.
| Fine linen and lace OF many sorts are
| used for this upholstery. but by far the
| most popular for the summer bedroom is
| the Italian iet lace. Interspersed with
| blocks of plain linen, this lace is used to
cover every article of bedroom furniture.
! 10 begin at the beginning the bed is
| draped with the filet and bedspreads are
| made OF il. being finished most attractively
| with broad hem or narrow lace edging
| Some of the spreads have ruffied edges
| trimmed with the lace. but inasmuCt as
| the entire spread is decorated with the
| squares OF lace. the plain finish is more
| effective To go with these there are the
| round bolster covers of lace--used of
| course. only when the bed is dressed and
| abandoned at night for the plain linen
| cases. Pillow cases are somewhat return
ing to favor also FOR dressing beds instead
| of the round hard bolster. which has been
fashionable for some time. and the pillow
eases are also made of the filet lace, alter
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This is an immaculate age, also age
OF sanitary aspirations. and germ-crazy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Re Was an Inventor.

''That and other things He is the
inventor of the double ended nursing
bottle for twins. He brought out the
machine to throw cats off the fence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

causes Headaches, Nervousness, Neur-
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eye. 1t may be that your eyes being
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! across (Squint) Eye can be straichten-
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Special attention paid to children.
Do not neglect this opportunity
delay is dangerous.
Glasses are advised only when need
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9. Office at Baxter building~&a
Hours a. m. TO p. M.
Special attention given to orders
that have failed. Don't forget the date
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

DOOR OPEN.
He invented paStebOard soles for shoes,
and all in all he has brought out a
dozen good things. He has trusted
men, and they have robbed him of the
fruits of his labor"
"And has he now invented an India
rubber barrel or something else he
wants you to take up with him?'
Don't try to be sarcastic at this ear
ly stage Of the game. Mr. Rasher drop
ped into the Office this morning to see
me on business. From the first in
slant he set eyes on me he felt that he
could trust me. AS he told me later,
have a frank and innocent counte-
nance that is an index of my SOUL
After we had talked for an hour he
told me that he was the inventor of
patent fuel that is going to make mil
lions of dollars for some one'
"But there are half dozen men
making the same claim" protested
Mrs. Bowser, "and as far as we know
nothing great has come OF it."
''Never you mind about the half dOz-
en- men and their claims. Their names
are not Rasher. This man knows what
he is about. When he says that he
has a fuel that is going to revolution
lie the world and drive 10000 coal
dealers to suicide you can get ready
for something to happen. What he
wants is money enough to get this
patent. He wants me to advance the
amount and will give me half his
rights. l am not to advance a cent I'M
til after l have satisfied myself that
the fuel is all right. Have you any
fault to find with that arrangement"
''Why, no, but 1 hope you will be
thoroughly satisfied before you go into
such a thing.
Considered Him Honest.
Certainly / shall. Mrs. Bowser, l
am no ten-year-old boy. l think the
man is honest and sincere, but shall
still have an eye on him. If he's
shamming he'll find a man as smart
as he is"
''But how are you going to find out
about the fuel?'
1--WE are going to burn some in the
furnace. It's pretty hot weather, but
l guess we can stand it for an hour or
so. l shall insist on the severest
tests"
Mrs. Bowser thought there might be
something in it and raised no further
objections. She had read that others
were experimenting and why not Mr..
Bowser? While he was getting into
an old suit Of clothes Mr.. Rasher dis
appeared for a few minutes. Then a
horse and wagon drove UP With three
or four bags full Of something that
were carried down cellar Then there
was a mixture. As near rs Mr.. Bow
ser could determine, for Mr.. RasheS
wasn't giving things away yet, the
bags contained ashes, sand and lime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27


In a Fight-Mrs. 3. Tries to Console
Disheartened Husband.
Copyright, 1907, by Homer sprague.1
At o'clock the other afternoon
strange man called at the Bowser
house and asked if he was home yet
and whom answered in the negative
said that he had an appointment with
him for that hour and would wait.
While he sat down on the front steps
Mrs. Bowser cudgeled her brains as to
what he might want He was a long,
lean, lank and solemn looking man.
He seemed a man who had been dis
appointed in the world and had lost all
hope She couldn't think he was man
who had cow or balloon to sell.
The mystery had lasted { lly a quar-
ter of an hour, when Mr.. Bowser came
home. He was walking fast and had
business air about him After saying
a few words to the man on the steps
he entered the house, and of course
Mrs. Bowser asked him what was go
ing to happen.
'The man out on the steps is a Mr..
Rasher," ne replied 81 have been talk
ing with him all the forenoon He is
the man who invented the catch any
thing trap. 1t will catch anything
from a bug to an elephant, and the
man who beat him out of his patent
has made q million dollars out of it."
rs that why he looks so down in the
MOUTH" asked Mrs BOwser.
Re Was an Inventor.
''That and other things. He is the
inventor of the double ended nursing
bottle for twins He brought out the
machine to throw cats off the fence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

of Chicago, now permanently located
in Platteville, viii open his office in
Baxter building for days every
week Monday and Tuesday.
THE EYES are the principal part of
person s head. Neglectg in Them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

When they had been mixed together
powder was sprinkled over the heap,
and it was dampened with water.
Three or four old boxes were knocked
to pieces and fire started in the fur
mace, and when there was a good
blaze going the inventor said:
I'VE will now shovel the mixture in
and you will see something wonder
full
The wonderful thing occurred two
minutes later. A sort of explosion
blew the furnace door open, and a
great puff of acrid smoke went floating
all through the house. At the same
moment all the fire in the furnace went
out, and Mrs. Bowser called from the
head Of the cellar stairs:
"AIr. Bowser, what on earth is hap
pening down there?"
Nothing. 1t was just a back draft
from the furnace, probably by rats
nest in the chimney. There is no call
for you to get excited"
ct may be that l didn't get in the
right powder" explained Mr.. Rasher
as he peered il % the furnace. mo; l
think | didn't If you will hand me
81 will so and get the other thing"
But man, don't you know the prop
er Ingredients" asked Mr.. Bowser.
Haven't you got them written DOWN."
No. l might lose the memoranda,
you see | want to be careful this
time Being a little excited, l may
have asked for the wrong powder"
He took the money and was gone ten
minutes and then came back with
five cent packet of Rochelle salts in
his hand and let Mr.. Bower see the
label on it to show that he trusted
him. He didn't return the change
from the bill. The fire was rekindled,
the salts sprinkled OH the heap, and
after ten minutes a shovelful of the
mixture was dumped in, with the OBJ
ServatiOn: