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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

On the very exclusive bathing
beaches where society goes to see and be
seen, the amount of fancy hosiery this
season is quite noticeable. In many cases
1t is made more striking by the fact that
the bathing suit Is extremely plain, that
Is, 1t shows no contrast in color In the
form Of trimmings. Black and blue stock
ings with very tiny white or yellow dots
seem to be very fashionable, and the lace
boot is not without favor. Very many
bathers, especially among the younger
set, are not wearing sandals or slippers
this year, simply fancy stockings.
An old friend In hosiery which has
lately come into fashion is the wide rib
bed black stocking with colored top.
Stockings of this type have not been in
fashion for some ten years, and those OF
us who favored them in the old days, will
be glad to note their return. Pale blue,
pink and green are the best colors for
summer. There are some few fancy pat
termed tops in Persian effect, but these do
not seem to sell as well as the plain
colors.
A novel continuance for the travel
er or even for every day use. to be car
ried in woman's shopping bag, is
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
Wee Tots Of the Nursery.
How to Keep Baby Well During the Summer
Some Points About Feeding and Dressing.

The problem of keeping the little tots Of
the nursery comfortable and free from
any of the disturbing ailments of summer
peculiar to childhood is a difficult one to
many mothers, especially In the larger
cities where the mode of living is such
that baby must take his daily airing in
the city parks or along the heated. shade
less streets.
Fresh air and plenty of it, the proper
food given at the proper times, and the
proper clothing-these are the three essen
tials which mean comfort and health for
these little people.
The small infant whose daily diet is still
confined to liquids needs most careful at
tention. Bottle foods should be given only
under the advice of reliable physician,
for what may be life saver for one child
may prove wholly unsuited for another.
Some children require richer foods than
others, and only physician is competent
to Judge In matters of this sort.
The next thing is to keep the little body
as cool as possible. Goodness means COM
fort, and comfort means the right kind
of clothing. Happily, the long overtrim-
med baby dress has long since gone into
oblivion, and In its place we have the lit
tie dress barely yard in length from
neck to hem and of the simplest con-
struction. Fashion says nothing about
the materials which enter into these lit
tie garments, knowing full well that moth
er love will make them of the daintiest,
softest stuffs that purse can afford.
The difficulty in dressing a new babe
makes 1t important that the first little
garments should be as simple as 1t is pos
sible to make them. Little slips of main
sock or dimity, open halfway down from
the neck, either back or front. finished at
the neck with the tiniest edging Of lace,
are simple and dainty, and can be put
on and OF with the least trouble to both
mother and child. Sometimes the neck Is
finished with beading and lace edge and
drawn up with ribbon. The little sleeves
are finished In like manner. Such gar
ment Is very easily laundered, and 1t Is
most easily and readily adjusted to the
small figure.
Petticoats, too, are many times made
open all the way down the front and
pinned over, so that they can be
wrapped around the little BODY, Instead
of being slipped over the head or heels.
The flannel band is, perhaps, the most
important item Of the layette, where
health is concerned. Under no condition
no matter what the thermometer may
register-must this band be laid aside.
Many physicians advise the wearing of
the band even up to the fourth year.
One mother whose careful rendering Of
her brood Of four has come to the at
tention of this writer, AYERS that she be-
lieves she has laid foundation for per-
feet health for her little ones by the
use of this same band, which all OF her
little people wear until the age Of FIVE
years.
A light weight flannel OF good, arm
weave win give all the necessary
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
Description of Illustrations.

nothing which equals the beauty and
charm of the all white dress. A very
pretty. though extremely simple little
dressy dress is made this summer Of
white embroidered hounclngs, the founc-
ing forming the skirt to a long French
waist, and a deep bertha outlining
yoke Of tucked lawn and lace insertions.
The little dress here pictured shows a
baby waist of fine white lawn Joined to
the founcing skirt by means Of white
embroidered beading, through which
white wash ribbon is threaded and tied
in many looped bow at the back. The
round neck of white Is finished with n
frill of lace, and the cuff is Of alternate
rows of Swiss embroidery and val. in
sertion. The bertha OF embroidery Is
Joined to this yoke with a narrower
width of beading, also run with ribbon.
Full sleeves of the lawn are Joined to
high embroidered cuffs with ribbon run
beading. The hat Is a broad brimmed
lingerie of accordion pleated organdie-
with the top of neapolitan, and trim
mings of white blossoms and white satin
ribbon. And the small feet are encased
in white socks and black patent leather
slippers.
On the Beach in Her Jumper.
Very sensible mothers add Joy to the
playtime hours of their small daughters
by dressing them in those very COM
Portable jumpers of linen or Bingham,
which are slipped on over the little I'M
der waist and panties, thus doing away
with any frills or furbelows Of dress or
pettiskirt. These little Jumpers are made
In one piece; that is, the waist and the
boomers are cut in one, and the bloom
ers are finished at the bottom with
band that buttons around the knee, or is
run with elastic. The sleeves are cut
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
A Trio of Small Bellies.

OF the many charming modes for small
girls this season that of the illustration
may be taken as a striking example of
what is best in the high class ready made
garments. The center figure, q girl of
some IL years, wears frock of white
PERSIAN lawn, the very full skirt finely
tucked In groups Of four quarter inch
tucks, inset and frilled with a narrow
VAL, snirred to the full baby waist with
ueep round yoke tucked and lace inserted
and outlined with handkerchief bertha
elaborated with lace. The sleeves are full
puts to the elbow and finished with a
wide lace edged rufle. This dress may
be worn with or without a ribbon sash.
and a lingerie hat Of eyeIet embroidery
Is very attractive headgear when such n
dress is worn with white stockings and
black or white slippers. The little maid
OF seven Mt the left wears dress of
white pique with long French waist and
pleated skirt. There is a vest effect of
eyelet embroidery and this Is outlined
with revers of the plque with finish of
embroidery which continues around the
shoulder and forms a sailor collar in the
back. The short puffed sleeve matches
this collar effect in trimming, and a RIB
bon sash is drawn around the waist
through the straps on the under arm
seams and tied with a square bow at the
back. The seated figure wears a little
tailored frock OF blhe linen In Russian
Blouse style with trimmings Of white en-
broidery.
A Dainty Bit of Femininity.
Little miladl's wardrobe may contain
any number of dainty colored frocks
linens. Swlsses. lawns organizes. and
they may all look charming, but there is
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

warmth without the weight of heavier
quality. Many people make the mistake
of using n heavy flannel when a lighter
weight will answer the purpose JUST as
well. Many men and women wear very
llght-ribbed underwear all summer.
claiming that 1t is much cooler than cot
ton. because 1t takes up the perspiration
and the body does not chill.
But to get back to the little people.
At the end OF the first six months the
little dresses may be shortened to the
ankles. This curtailing Of skirts in cold
weather should be made with the great
est care, else cold may result. A mid
summer baby would best be put into
short clothes before the summer wanes
so as to avoid the possibility Of q cold
later on.
The subject of carriages Is one which
is not always given the attention 1t
merits. How many mothers can we call
to mind who keep their babies housed
up all winter for one reason or another.
very often for the want of a proper con-
veyance, Fresh air, no matter how cold,
never harms a healthy child II 1t Is
wrapped up and kept out of a draught-
But this is just the way in which many
little people get cold. And very often
the cause Is found In the carriage which
does not give the proper protection. For
a midsummer baby it is best to select
one of those English leather perambula-
tors which vary in price according to
the quality Of the leather and the size
Of the carriage. These, with hooded
tops, keep out all draughts and give
ample protection in cold weather, where
as the go-cart or carriage with parnsol
is totally unsuited for winter use.
The oncoming winter demands that the
summer baby have a carriage of this
type, unless 1t Is the mistaken intention
to keep this small piece Of humanity In
the house all winter. Then, when the
spring and summer of the next year
come. the baby will be old enough to sit
up and to use an open go-cart.
An oyeramount of clothing Is very
weakening TO babies, so that the great
est care should be exercised In dressing
them for the extreme heat Of the sum
mer. The rooms In which they live and
sleep should always be kept cool. and
an injunction all too rarely observed Is,
not to handle the little ones any more
than possible. This Is hard rule to fol-
low, but one, which, If observed. will
add much to the comfort OF the child
Turn the baby frequently from one side
to another, rearrange the pillow, smooth
out the little garment and leave the fest
and legs free A healthy baby will
amuse itself for hours If properly fed.
But to insure the success Of this plan
one must begin in the very first days OF
the new life. These little people soon
learn the caress OF loving arms. the
music of a soft. rythmlc lullaby and
the movement OF the rocking-cradle,
pleasures which only very practical
mothers are willing to forego for the
comfort ana health OF their little ones.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

Very practical little hats for morning
with simple jumper dresses and those lit
tie frocks which resemble a boys Russian
blouse, are made of linen and pique with
round, soft crown and broad. stitched
brlm turned up little to the left of the
front and tackled to the crown with
ribbon rosette. These are serviceable lit
tie hats, for they may be easily Numbered
by scrubbing with soap and water and a
small hand brush such as one uses for
the toilet.
very important item in the small tots
summer outfit are the play jumpers of
pretty checked ginghams. No frills and
furbelows to fret the small maid and
bring down mothers injunctions to ''be
careful and not get soiled and mussed."
Even the petticoats are done away with
and the small lady is cody and COM
fortably dressed as she should be, with
only the little panties and underwalst be-
meath the jumpers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
The Joy Of Planning Small Girls Ward
robe Piques Quite la Mode Nor
ming Dresses Trimmed on Waist
and Sleeves Only Tailored
Hats That Launder
Play Jurnpers.

Speaking of coats brings to mind some
very fetching little garments for small
tots, which the proprietress Of the little
shop where they are on sale calls fan
coats. They are made of soft white
silk accordion pleated and hang loose
from the shoulders. There is half-ihch
hem at the bottom, and this Is covered
with a SHRED silk ruche. A deep cape
collar of the pleated silk Is shirred Mt In
tervals, to preserve the natural graceful
shoulder lines, and this, too, has a ruch-
ing at the edge The sleeves, very full
and pleated, are gathered into narrow
band cuff half way between the wrist
and elbow. There were other coats SINH
larry made, of fine lawns and mounted
over white and pale pink and blue slips.
These, though the acme of charm and
daintiness, were wholly impractical,
though the charming little lady who pre-
sided over this exclusive establishment
avowed that she had made any number of
these little garments for 'the little chill
dren Of theArlch" this season.
She also brought out the most plquant
headwear, which she said in many In
stances accompanied these little coats.
They were lingerie corrections of plisse
null and organdle, in poke shape, and
one, copy of which accompanied one of
the silk coats to certain home on the
Avenue, had top Of the very finest white
neapolltan, this In PLAGUE shape and bent
SO as to rufle over the full pleatings Of
the organdie brim. The crown was roset-
ted with white satin ribbon and long
streamers depended from the narrow back.
Every small tots wear streamers," our
informant adds, "but older girls, those
from say seven to twelve, wear this, same
style hat but without. the ties" Girls of
these ages are again wearing lingerie hats
of eyelet embroidery trimmed with wide
black velvet ribbon made into fiat bow
on the front brim. Some two or three
years ago grown-up girls wore this style
while small maids wore the entire white
hats. This season the order is reversed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

II ever a mother wished that her boys
were all girls, certainly that time is now,
when little girls frocks are marvels of
daintiness and simplicity. Boys, OF
course, do look very smart In their
sailor and Russian blouse suits, but after
all there Is little variation In the boys
wardrobe.
One mother voices the sentiments of
many in the remark that at is a down.
right pleasure to dress little daughters,
there are SO many styles of dress, and
such endless variety Of materials of
which to make them. Boys clothing is
confined practically to knickerbockers and
Russian or sailor blouses-and there 1t
ends. OF course, wouldn't want a whole
family of girls, but I must confess
would rather dress girls than boys!
Since piques have once again doomed
upon the fashion horizon some very at
tractive little dresses have been seen.
The nature of the material Is such that
1t lends Itself admirably to those very
popular tailored modes In chtldren's wear.
1t is trimmed with braid, soutache, coro-
nation, torpedo or fat serpentine. This
latter Is another revival of other days.
and makes a very effective trimming for
summer frocks. Plain colored linens and
chambray in morning dresses are made
effective with trimmings of this braid, APP
piled in straight rows, the trimming, by
the-way, being confined to the waist and
sleeves. Skirts of such dresses are never
trimmed, being simply finished at the
bottom with a deep stitched hem.
Embroidery Is. having things pretty
much its own way In little peoples ward
robes, doubtless because of the popularity
of plain, serviceable fabrics like pique,
linen, chambray and bingham, which
launder so beautifully and demand a
trimming heavier than lace
Little frocks representing a minimum
of labor and a maximum Of daintiness
and beauty are made Of wide embroidery
founcings, and little lingerie coats are
also developed from this fine needlework
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

comfortably large. though long; this as
a protection against the heat of the
SUM- the neck Is finished with a fat
round collar. Sandals or strap slippers
and socks and bare legs, and a dainty
sun-bonnet complete this playtime outfit
The Much-Havored Jumper.
There Is no style of dress in the small
girls wardrobe so becoming and withal
SO practical as the jumper. The effect
may be varied with one dress Of this
character made of linen or a dainty
chambray by three or four different
guimpes, some plain and some fancy, and
in very hot weather the guimpe may be
dispensed with altogether, with much
comfort to the small wearer. In this
way the neck Is bare and the arms are
covered only by a small loose cape
sleeve. This jumper Is a variation of the
Russian blouse pleated In at the shout
der with wide box pleats. The front and
back are cut down in the neck In V.
and the dress is confined at the waist
line with a stitched tailored belt OF the
blue linen which makes the dress run
through straps on the underarm seams
and buttoning with a single large pearl
button In front. The sleeves are full and
loose to the elbow and slashed on the
top of the arm, this slashlng held to-
gether with two straps Of the blue and
white embroidery which borders this
sleeve and the cut out neck. The little
guimpe is OF sheer white lawn trimmed
simply at the neck with a frill Of white
lace, and the cuffs carry a bit Of fine
hand embroidery. White shoes and stock
ings are cool and summary with dress
OF this kind, though golden brown stock
ings and glossee golden brown kid shoes
would look very well and be considered
very smart with the colored linen.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
The Charming Poke Hat

Children's hats are always, or, at least,
should be, charming CONNECTIONS of fancy
straws, braids, flowers, ribbon or lingerie
materials. The lingerie hat is seen ex-
tensively this summer for all kinds of
wear. Simple embroidered linens, with
lawn or ribbon bows for morning wear.
Very charming dressy hats are made in
poke shape of organdy or null, over
wire frames, with topping Of neapolitan
and trimmed with flowers or ribbon.
That of the picture, is made of null
Around the very fat crown are wreathed
forget-me-nots, and at the left side is
a huge rosette Of white louisine ribbon,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04
Trif1es That Interest.

small leather case containing drinking
glass which exactly fits the leather case.
and inside Of this is stored small fold
ing knife and fork, also spoon, and
these are wrapped In tiny linen napkin
about the size Of woman's handker-
chief. These contrivances come In sew
eral sizes, ranging from four to about
nine inches in height.
At the same counter another nov
city is a leather sewing kit containing
several sizes of needles. various kinds OF
pins, thimble and tiny spools of such col
ored thread and silk as one would be
most likely to need in an emergency
There are all sorts of novelties
which one can buy in this leather goods
department to add much to, not only the
comfort of the traveller, but likewise the
stay-at-home The business women es-
pecially will appreciate many OF these
contrivances which may be carried In the
shopping bag with ease.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-04

Pineapple Lemonade.-Boil two cup
fuls of sugar and pint Of water for ten
minutes; let cool, and add the Juice Of
three lemons and grated pineapple; let
1t stand two hours, then add quart Of
charged water II ut hand, II not. simply
plain water, and serve at once.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-05-30
THIS AND THAT.

Three good washes are received
by an Abyssinian during his career
-at his birth, on his marriage morn
and at his death. At all other times
he shuns soap and water.
Germany is the leading producer
OF beer, with l,601 100000 gallons
In 1905. The United Kingdom,
which brewed 1919. 900, 900 gallons,
has lately resigned the second place
to hte United States, which manu-.
factured 1,413,000.000 gallons.
There Is no aearth OF dramatic
variety in New : ork City, where the
books of the theaters show that
there is an average of 15 new plays
produced each month in the year.
Both in the United Kingdom and
the United States alcoholic beverages
contribute more than fourth
about 2S per cent.-of the total re-
ceipts into the treasury.
For lilies-of-the-valley vicar In
Carmarthen draws s2.500 from a
London dealer, while an old lady
! In Berkshire is said to make nearly
| $1,000 yearly out OF Marechal Me
roses.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-05-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The theory of telegraphing by
wire was practically illustrated in
,l775 by Arthur Young, long before
Professor Morse was born.
Germany's loss in tho number of
sheep reached &C pcr cent. in the
years 1878 TO 1904. Argentine COM
petition largely accounts for it.
The Society of Assurance for
Widows and Orphans was the first
known life insurance company and
was established in London in 1893.
About 5000 pieces of crockery
are broken on each trip OF a first
class ocean liner.
There was an uproar in class
when Miss Lula Parker. of Cbatta-
.nooga. Tenn, came to whip the
teacher who had suspended her
brother. she was arrested.
The plans for the handsome build
ing which will contain the negro ex-
hibit at the jamestown Exposition
next summer were drawn BY w. Sid
ncy Pittman. a negro architect. who
started In to learn the trade OF
wheelwright at Tuskegee and later
became an architect.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-05-30
COMMERCIAL COLUMN.
Weekly Review Of Trade and Latest
Market Reuorts.

New York;. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says:
Further progress was made In
the distribution OF spring merchan-
disc this week, but the season Is
still very backward and much stock
will be carried over. Confidence Is
not generally shaken, although some
evidences of caution followed the
violent rise in prices of wheat and
frequent rumors of crop disasters.
Latest reports indicate that warm
weather in some states and much
needed rains in other sections have
given the tardy grain and cotton a
better start. Lending manufacturing
industries have not curtailed opera
tions, several advances in wages
have occurred and there are numer-
Gus encouraging developments to
Offset slow progress on the farms, in-
Guiding more prompt mercantile col
lections at many cities.
"In the textile industries the event
of most interest during the week
was the increased firmness in cotton
goods, on account of the sharp rise
in cost of raw material. and a better
demand for the finished product
from many buyers, who just began
to appreciate the fact that no advant-
age would be gained by further
DELAY"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-05-30
sunken Funds Recovered

Some idea of the work done by
submarine divers in recovering treas
ure from sunken ships can be COTTON
from the following figures, just pub
lished:
From the steamship Malabar was
recovered more than 81 100000;
from the steamship Alphonso XII,
S450,000; from the steamship Ha-
milla Mitchell, S25O,000, and from
the steamship Carnatic. 100000,
The complete list is long, but these
figures from Popular Mechanics give
an idea of the enormous value oil
the treasures which the greedy waves
have swallowed and the inducement
to invest large capital construct in
genious and expensive machiner,
and run great risks in raising eva
tered" stock.