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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
Summer Gowns and Materials.
BY DOROTHY DALE

Some charming designs for summer
wash materials are shown In the group
drawing The figure at the left shows a
costume of pale pink batiste, trimmed
with bands Of cream batiste embroidered
in pink, these bands being used both on
the skirt, bodice and open sleeves. A
design In hand embroidery In pink and
cream white decorated the bodice front,
the little yoke or scalloped collar being
outlined by narrow cords Of black taffeta
silk, which gave a most becoming relief
to the all-pink of the batiste. Black
taffeta buttons and cords also ornament
ed the back Of the girdle. The chemisette
and undersleeves were Of very sheer
white null and VaIenciennes.
The waist pictured Is an excellent de-
sign for heavy linen, the model being in
white, with the little revers showing
design in eyelet embroidery done in
white wash cotton. The little plated
frills down the front and about the
waist were of sheer white lawn and
lace, and were so made that they could
be laundered and replaited separately.
The third sketch shows another prac-
tical tub frock, the skirt of this costume
being so made in q plain gored circular
cut that 1t can be unbuttoned down the
entire length, and laid out fat on the
table for ironing. Hand-embroidered
scallops and mother-of-pearl buttons
trimmed the skirt, the little bodice show
ing insertions of Carrickmacross lace,
with detachable yoke of fine lawn and
beading. This frock was Of white linen,
the scalloping being done In white wash
cotton, and is especially practical for
seashore wear.
In buying colored linens It Is economy
In the end to select thu better, and, con-
sequently, more expensive grades. as the
cheap limitations linen weaves are apt
to fade very quickly. In the all white
materials, however, there are excellent
limitations of linen, especially in the
heavy qualities to be had, which can be
made up with Just as good effect as the
expensive real linens. have seen sew
eral delightful little frocks made Of a
cotton material called cannon CLOTH"
which comes at 12h cents yard, which
had the effect Of much more expensive
linens when cleverly made and orna-
mented with little hand embroidery.
This material is also excellent for sep
arate white short skirts, and launders
perfectly. All linens and heavy cotton
materials should be shrunken first before
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

being made up, and If any cotton braids
or embroidery cotton are used they
should also be shrunken before using
The materials shown this season for
warm weather gowns are unusually ar
tistic In coloring and design. There Is
a decided fancy for pattern and border
ed fabrics, and frocks of pale blue. Law
ender or pink batiste, trimmed with
deep founces and insertion of null to
match, embroidered in white, are also
much In favor. These frocks are rather
expensive in the initial cost, but as the
making Is not difficult, and no further
trimming is required, they really cost
little more than plain null elaborately
trimmed with lace insertions. The bor-
dered cottons are less expensive, and
are delightful when properly made.
favorite pattern shows large, round discs
about the lower part, with smaller dots
In graduated sizes above, these dots be-
Ing printed in color on a white ground.
A new idea in making up these bordered
patterns Is to use the material cross
wise, instead of lengthwise, as is COM
mon with these extra wide-bordered
stuffs. The border, used in this way,
Is plated In to form a front panel run
ming the entire length of the gown,
shaped closely by plaits about the waist.
but falling loose at the lower part of
the skirt, the effect being repeated in
the back Fine lace insertions or cluny
beading usually ornaments the bodice Of
such a frock, sheer yoke and under
sleeves also being introduced.
Other bordered fabrics show lovely
flower designs, and In the very sheer
stuffs, such as moussellne ct cetera,
many of the model gowns show hens
and bands Of black mousseline let in
Just outside the lowered border. Where
the material itself has not this black
border the dressmaker often adds It by
inserting a band of Irregular lace. Plain
brown or green, or any of the lighter
colors in harmony, can also be. intro
duced In the same way about the bottom
of the skirt and about the guimpe and
sleeves.
This is undoubtedly to be color
season, and even the white costumes In
great many instances show the in
PRODUCTION of color in some way. For
instance, many of the sheer white
blouses or frocks are embroidered in
some light color, and mention has been
made In former articles of the use of
sheer bands of tucked null or organdie
In color on gowns of white material.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
A Two Story Modern Brick House
By Chas. S. Sedgwick, Arch, Minneapolis
Costing $55oooo Exclusive of Heating and P1ernbing

stained dark green, the trimmings, cor
nices, window frames, sash, etc, all to
be Of pure white.
The floor of the piazza should be OF con-
crete, with either a cement top or tile,
and the steps Of cut stone; the broad
piazza extends across the front and on
one side back to the dining-room, with
steps down at the rear to the lawn.
The size Of this house on the ground is 81
feet by "a feet. The first story is 8 feet 8
inches and the second 8 feet inches In
height. The front of the house is SYM
metrical in design, with central vestibule
entrance, opening into reception hall,
at the right of which Is d small den. OPP
posite the entrance is a fireplace with
the main staircase leading up at the right
of the same The sitting-room opens at
the left of the reception-room with a
wide archway. Back of the sitting-room
Is the dining groom, and at the rear of
the reception hall is the kitchen, connec-
ting with the dining-room through the
pantry. There Is q convenient lavatory
opening out of the rear hall. The main
staircase is made with the combination
of the stairs to the basement, and grade
entrance and rear stair connecting and
thence up to the second story.
In the second story are four good
chambers, one with fireplace, the corner
chamber with alcove and opening in con-
nection with the chamber over the dining
room, ample clothes closets, bathroom
and stairs to third story. The third story
Is arranged with a large playroom and
servants rooms. The floors throughout are
hardwood, hardwood finish in the FIRST
story and enamel finish In the second
story. The basement is finished with
laundry and drying-rooms, vegetable cell
lars and furnace-room.
1t Is estimated that this house can be
built complete, exclusive Of heating and
plumbing, with solid brick walls. for
$500, If the walls are veneered with
brick it can be built for 5000, or the
house can be constructed entirely Of wood
for 81. 500 The. author will be pleased to
answer all communications and give any
information that may be required regard
ing this house, its construction. finish and
decorations. 1t is often the case that the
interior arrangement Of a house pleases
when the exterior designs would be bet
ter liked II 1t were modified in detail or
roof treatment. The design of rnIs house
Is in the Italian renaissance, the details
are refined and the general treatment is
symmetrical.
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white, and set with cream-white dishes,
edged with gilt. The tray held a pretty
low teapot, a tiny cream pitcher and
sugar bowl, little coffee pot, covered
\ dish, an egg cup, and an attractively
shaped cup and saucer; besides this there
Is broth set with good-slzed covered
bowl and toast rack
AS to the invalid's food there are GER
tain staple dishes which 1t is we'll to
know just how to make. OF these one of
the simplest is:
Beef Tea.-Chop fine half pound of
raw, lean beef, cover with one pint of cold
water and let stand in an earthen dish In
a cool place for some hours. Cook over
the fire, stirring constantly, until vapor
begins to rise, then remove from the, fire.
Strain through cheesecloth, pressing the
liquid from the meat. Season with salt.
Poached Egg.-Add q few grains Of
salt to the white of an egg, beat until
dry, and turn into a buttered glass or
china bowl; form nest on the top for
the yolk. Set the glass on a trivet, in
covered dish of lukewarm water, and let
cook until the egg Is set and rises In the
glass Do not let the water boil around
the glass
Egg NOgg.-Beat the yolk of an egg;
add one or two tablespoonfuls of sugar,
and, when mixed with the egg, a table,
spoonful of sherry or brandy mix again
then add, gradually, a cupful of milk, and
lastly, fold in the white of the egg, beaten
stiff
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
Meals for the Invalid.
BY SARA CRAWFORD.

When a member Of the family becomes
suddenly Ill there is usually found to be
few or none Of the little things which
go so far toward making an invalid COM
Portable In the house. Very few are pre-
pared with the bedside table, the tray
fitted with suitable dishes, the small hem
med tray-cloths, the numberless little
things that are at once found to be neces-
sary. Every housekeper should have these
things ready at hand, to be put in use at
short notice.
The first essential is the table for the
tray. There are lapboards fitted with
short legs to be had at reasonable price,
but perhaps the best of the tray holders
is the white enameled iron table, stand
ing on a support, which consists of a
long arm, which reaches under the bed,
to give a solid base, and an upright
which may be heightened or shortened at
will. so that the table top fits down
snugly over the lap.
Many small covers are needed for the
tray itself. These may be bought quite
chenply, or may be made from table,
cloth which has seen better days. Enough
must be provided 80 that each meal may
have its fresh cloth, but, as they are
simply hemmed around the edge to about
an inch in depth, they are easy to make
and launder nicely.
Some of the suitable invalid trays are,
however, very tempting. This one illus.
trated was made of strong light wood
with handles, all enameled with cream
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
THE MEMS CORNER.
BY PETER PRY SEIEvLIN.
Trade Talks - The Advertising Man.

The advertising field not only offers
great possibilities because of its imItless
horizon, but for another reason appeals
TO the young man. This is because the adj
vertising business is like the newspaper
field, inasmuch as 1t offers an immediate
chance Of living salary to young man
with no other equipment than a good
education, but only when accompanied by
an alert mind and an instructive knowl-
edge Of humanity. Practically every other
profession Is closed to the intelligent
young man-if he doesn't possess the spe-
cial training Of the business college.
1t Is needless to make any claim for the
advertising expert, for he advertises his
success wherever there is printers Ink
and billboard paint. The field is roughly
divided into the men who create advertise
ments and the solicitors who secure them
for the magazines and newspapers. The
advertising writer must possess a certain
amount Of literary ability and an artistic
eye; the advertising solicitor, however,
must bank on business ability, persistency
and certain amount of 'joly." 1t stands
to reason that as the advertising solicitor
of n publication is the man who directly
''brings In the money" and has to cross
wits with the shrewdest business men of
a community that the openings are great
est and most plentiful in this particular
field.
The foregoing assertion that the adver-
tising and newspaper business do not re-
quire special training may be slightly
nP 20 ~ fhor
cannot be too much special knowledge
and training for each, it being a case Of
'the more the merrier:" but in the last
analysis success is largely a matter Of
native ability and climbing from the low
est rungs by hard work. Study in the
numberless advertising schools, acquaint-
ance with the many advertising maga-
zines is bound to make this climbing
easier and quicker; 1t may help win sue
cess for person who could not have at
tained like fulflment solely through
native ability 1t is prime desideratum.
Salaries run as low as $12 week for
the beginner to $50 for the middle Glass;
or average" man; in most cases per-
centage money, based on results, come as
a bonus. From $50 to 500 runs the gamut
success; after that, the horizon is limit
less.
One great virtue Of the advertising bust
ness that will appeal to the young man is
that 1t is much unlike more staid
professions where a man may work years
at certain salary and never really know
whether he Is climbing. A month or two
will tell the advertising beginner whether
he is success or not, and tell the story
conclusively, via the pay envelope or dis
missal. The pace is so fast that 1t quickly
weeds out incompetents and gives them
an immediate chance to switch to some
thing that may be more congenial.
Every community holds lots of young
men who have an inclination for literary
work, for which work hard-hearted edi-
tors have not a like inclination. To them
is suggested that they go to several small
merchants in their vicinity, after first
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

Good, hard brick is a material that Will
never pass into disuse, and the prospect
i've homebuilder Is always wise to think
long over the question of the use OF
brick before discarding 1t and using wood
for the exterior of his future home In
the early colonial days, when everything
about was new, lumber was plenty aud
cheap, brick was scarce and expensive,
there was every reason for building the
houses entirely frame construction. The
rapid disappearance of timber, the In
crease In the price, the increasing amount
of brick being made every year ana the
great variety has brought the brick Ques-
tion down to the medium-sized and even
small houses.
The first cost is still more than wood,
even at the advanced prices, bit the diff
ference Is not nearly as great as 1t used
to be. The use of brick as veneer on
the outside of frame structures Is an OLD
practice, and was in common use In the
outlying districts of New York city w
years ago, and this method Of construc-
tion Is frequently employed at the pres
ent time. In the judgment Of the writer,
1t is far better for homes of medium cost
than either siding or shingles, and the
cost is not much greater. 1t has become
quite common of late to build modest
homes and the more expensive residences
with a very rough-faced vitrihed brick,
variegated In color and of rugged appear
ance, and to trim the same with either
smooth-cut stone or terra-cotta. The plain,
smooth trimmings relieve and give fin
ished appearance to what would other
wise be a rough and, ugly appearing ex-
terror.
Cement walls have been used in all
countries to a greater or less extent for
many years, and the use of this material
for exteriors in our own country has rap
idly increased during the past 10 years,
but this will not do away with the use
of brick. The majority of people prefer
the looks Of a well-treated brick wall to
a cement surface.
The house that we are illustrating this
week is such a one as will meet the gen
eral requirements of the average mer-
chant or tradesman. 1t Is a small-sized
house of eight rooms, nearly square in
outline, designed to be built of q good
quality of brick for the outside walls,
the author suggests the use Of a light
colored cream brick, using gray cut
stone for the "coigns" on the outer angles
and for the foundation, watertable, sills,
etc The roof is to be covered with a
green Spanish tile or with good shingles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
Financial Tricks of the Trade.

The second most popular pastime Of
the great stock manipulation is known as
"rigglng the market" and 1t can be sub
divided into a hundred tricks, known
and secret, OF forcing stocks up and
down, making the "lambs" buy them
when the stock is high, soaring them into
selling when the stocks slump low.
One of the most brazen of these meth
DDS can only be practiced by certain
clique of millionaires, sometimes called
the STANDARD Oil group and other
names quite as misleading.
Any five of these men, through the
great railroads and corporations they d.
rect, may directly or indirectly, control
S4,000,0O0 in the National banks. On a
certain day, it will be found that 20
millions have been transferred from the
banks to the trust companies. The next
day the bank statement is issued. and
las trust companies do not figure in it), 1t
Is labeled "weak"-the New York money
market is apparently tiled up" Stocks
accordingly take a downward plunge,
''lambs" frantically sell at the lower
price, fnanciers gladly buy. Next day
the millions are returned to the banks
and stocks bob up again.
Probably the most popular way to jug
gle a particular stock is by wash" or
make-believe, sales-a trick possible to the
smaller fry of promoters For instance:
two promoters wish P. d. & Q. stock
to show a lively upward movement. to
indicate "boom" that will attract In
vestors and get it. off their hands at q
good price. PromoterA goes to his broker
and tells him to try and sell for hin
10000 shares of P. D. & Q. stock, There
Is no hurry, he instructs him, but he
wants the highest price possible for
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

Newspaper exposures and government
disclosures have been proving for the past
few years to the great public that their
Investments have often been in stocks
which were given fictitious values by
great manipulators; that even bank state
ments and market reports were juggled
to stultify the investor; that in most cases
he was one of the puppets that danced
without knowing the real reason why,
whenever the masterhand pulled the
string. So dramatic have been these reve-
lations and their effects that the ordinary
reader has but glimpsed the mechanism
that made them possible.
One of the best-khown and most widely
practiced methods Of heecing the investor
Is watering" stock. This means placing
fictitious value on corporation. The
water" Is the amount of stock issued In
excess of intrinsic value. There is no legal
check placed on this procedure, though
explained this away on the witness stand
immoral and thieving e. 81. Hartman
the present-day conscience brands it as
quite naively:
at is capitalizlng the future" he said.
AS a matter Of fact, nearly every cor
poration stock in the country has been
plentifully ''watered" by its promoters at
some stage in its history. Many of the
companies whose future has thus been
capitalized have been blessed with such
a natural increase of business that this
water has been gradually squeezed out.
Even in these cases the original stock
owner has been mulcted, for in this in
term his stock would have otherwise
earned large dividends and attained high
er market value.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

The average woman who goes abroad
with a small amount Of money to spend
and the intention Of bringing back as much
as possible without having trouble with
the custom-house can save very large
amount by judicious purchases. For in
stance take soaps, perfumes, lotions,
creams, powders and toilet articles, which
are extremely high In price in America. A
clever shopper can buy in Paris for a
franc twenty cents soap that costs a
dollar a cake over here, and all toilet
articles cost in much the same proportion.
If these articles show any signs of use,
or the wrappers are broken, they will be
classed as personal property, and in all
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
~ ~ What to Bring Home from Abroad.

quite out OF her reach. A veil costing per-
haps six francs in Paris sells for i've
dollars In New York.
Though cheap, 1t must be remembered
that the London gloves and Paris corset
do not fit the American woman. This is
true also of the French gloves. For this
reason corsets, gloves, shoes and ready
made lingerie should be blacklisted by the
American abroad.
kinds seem to be much cheaper abroad
than here. These things Will have to pay
duty, though, and the duty on jewelry ls
quite large. One hundred dollars worth
Of things for ones own use are allowed
free Of duty, however.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09

The reason that many people have
bad compilations or rough skins Is that
they do not know how to use the not
and cold water and soap to the best
advantage A little attention to this mat
ter will make a great deal Of difference
in the texture and clearness of the skin.
These two principles are to be remem.
bered: Hot water opens the pores and
cold water closes them. To properly wash
the face. first wiring out a wash cloth
IN hot water and hold 1t against the face,
repeating this several times. This opens
the pores. Then take small piece OF
flannel, old flannel, If possible, and dip
It In hot water, in which little borax
has been busted. Lay this flannel cloth
on the hand and rub some soap on It,
Rub this to a lather with the fingers be-
fore applying 1t to the face, as II ap-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
The Proper Way to Move Books.

Books are apt to suffer more from
handling and from the effects of moving
than almost any other part of the house
hold furniture The only correct way to
move books is to lay in a supply of empty
boxes, such as may be bought from gro
Ger at nominal cost, or any sort Of fat,
strong boxes. Line these boxes with old
newspapers and they are ready to be hlled
with books
Lay the books inside In layers. sepa-
rated with more newspapers, filling in the
cracks or spaces with small books or
crumpled newspapers. Do not have any
holes or open spaces, as the books will
slide about and mar each other. Then
spread paper over the top and the task
d ended.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
The Care Of the Skin.

piled directly the soap will clog the
pores Then rub the face thoroughly
with the flannel cloth. By this the pores
are cleansed. Then again put the wash
cloth In hot water and wash out the
this carefully so that no soap remains
on the skin.
Then soak the cloth with cold water
and hold it ON the face so as to close the
pores up. A little pure alcohol, not wood
alcohol, may be applied to the skin once
or twice a week, after washing, with
very good results
II the skin is treated In this way 1t
will always look fresh and have a soft,
natural color. and will never look In any
way oily or shiny, but will show a
smooth, velvety surface, and have a
clean and attractive appearance.
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-09
A MODERN EIGHT ROOM BRICK HOUSE.

them.
At the same moment Promoter B is
telling another stock broker he must
have 10000 shares Of P. D. & Q.
II must have them" he declares;
"buy them at any price,"
This broker makes hurried call for P.
D. & Q. stock and finds another broker
has 1t for sale at higher price than
the market. Being both innocent, they
dicker earnestly for their clients.
Accordingly, Promoter A has the money
and Promoter B, the stock. A day or so
later the two willy promoters meet and
exchange their possessions, and matters
are the same as before. When these
wash" sales are multiplied and magni-
fed through a number Of other brokers,
a higher market value is put on the
stock, day by day. Every day sees It
quoted higher and the scramble Of the
lambs to buy it commences Then the
promoters unload at high prices. Brokers
are forbidden under heavy penalties
from dealing In these wash sales, but
1t is harder for the broker himself, much
less the public to know that they are
wash" or fictitious.
fbar ic oIr OF bo
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likelihood will come through without duty.
Here alone is large saving. There are
few women who have the means who do
not indulge In these dainty toilet acces-
sories and their large cost in America is
well known to American women.
The woman who wishes to purchase ad-
vantageously abroad can put these articles
first on the list Combs and brushes as
well are very low in price and high In
quality abroad; but these may be bought
better in London than in Paris, and are
made to last lifetime
Laces can be had on the other side for
prices which simply amaze the woman
who has come to look upon real laces as