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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Underground Electric Railway.

In order to facilitate. and accel'
crate at the same time, the collection
and delivery of letters and packages
in Vienna, the ministry Of commerce
is engaged upon a plan for an under
ground electric railway which would
link together the chief and various
district post Offices Of the city, some
Ga in all.
According TO the plans which are
now under discussion. the line would
be built 20 feet below the surface Of
the ground, and the tunnel would
have a height of Ave feet and a
breadth of four feet four inches, The
stations would be built underneath
the post Offices. The trains would run
at 20 miles an hour, and would con-
sist of a motor and three cars, each
carrying as much as the ordinary
post van.
1t is estimated that seven years
would be required for the construc'
ton Of the line. While 1t would cost
an enormous sum Of money, in the
long run the line could be operated
for much less than the present horse
and wagon service, while the malls
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
MISTAKES IN DRESS
PROPER COMBINATIONS olsRE
oARpEp BY WOMEN.
carelessness in Small Accessories is
Sufficient to Spoil Whole Effect Of
Otherwise Becoming
Costume,

The woman who puts IN a severely
tailored dress and then adds to it all
the little accessories that belong to
a calling costume is a sorry sight, yet
one that We meet many times In our
journeys. Why is It that many sen.
slble women will do these u%naccount.
able things? For instance, take a
woman who, the other day, had on a
tailor-made gown. stif black hat, dog.
skin gloves, ali Of which were in good
taste for a morning outfit; but to spoil
the whole picture and utterly with.
out reason she had in her hand a
beautiful white purse beaded with
gold and green. What she should
have had wal a small leather purse or
shopping bag. and the gaudy bag she
carried should have been left at
home until she was dressed in &C.
cordance.
Another common fault is wearing
a handsome afternoon gown Of some
nice material, deliberately trimmed, a
feather hat and a pair Of old black
gloves. What could be worse? Think
VI AHAS bANluAt anu sob YAH WAL oN'
ing it many times. A pair Of white
gloves costs a few dollars, but with
care they will last a whole season,
and they are an absolute necessity to
the finish Of a dressy costume.
Vanity, thy name is woman a. re.
CARDS feet, and yet a mistaken vanity
at times and a foolish woman. Since
short skirts have come in so uni.
versally for street wear, many girls
are inclined to dress their feet in
~high-heeled shoes. fancy ties and
other inappropriate footwear for street
use. If you are in a short skirt made
in the walking length, then the only
shoe that you can wear within a
is a heavy boot. A shoe with a Louis
heel can only be worn with a fancy
dress, ard never for walking the
streets of either the city or country.
II you can only have one pair OF
shoes. then strike a happy medium,
such as a military Oxford tie with
military heel.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

also receives a coat Of cement mortar,
in fact the stones that compose the
wall are laid in cement and the inter
stices are filled with spalls imbedded
in the soft cement mortar. This
makes a very solid ston wall and a
splendid foundation for the cement
blocks.
One difficulty which has been over.
come is the designing Of cement
blocks that fit in around the windows
and doors and that match right at
the corners without the necessity of
making a whole lot of blocks of espe-
cial sizes. Cement blocks are large
and the wall goes up quickly when
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Invitations for a silver wedding
should be engraved in silver; If this
is too expensive, notes advising the
guests Of the event should be written.
The decorations should be flowers and
candles. Pink and silver are a very
pretty combination. The refreshments
are the same as for any evening re-
ceptiop, viz: chicken salad, sand
witches, olives, nuts, bonbons. ice
cream or sherbet, cake and coffee.
and If cold It is usual to offer choco.
late also. If a stamped envelope is
tent TO Madame Merri she will tell
you where information on all the wed.
ding anniversaries may be found
MADAME MERRJ
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

arum lilies being the most favored
blossoms for exploitation under such
circumstances
The other dress illustrated Is OF
plum color. the skirt of very thin cloth
traced with a silken embroidery to
match, while the o is made OF
t~affeta, also of the same color, The
vest Is of ecru lace, and a novelty is
the quaint sleeve set in deep tuckB.
The hat of purple straw is trimmed
with a bristling bunch of feathers,
blue, green and purple, and the style
may be commended to those who are
brave enough to consider seriously an
immediate desire for autumn clothes
As to the controversy which is nee
again raging round the stays or
mo stays question, would question
whether tight lacing has any effect
whatever in improving the figure; as
a matter OF fact, the less the figure
is coerced the better it looks.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
MIRRORS FOR lNvALIDs.

"lf you have a sick friend who
can't get out of bed for a while and
want to provide entertainment for
her." said the woman of experience,
"giye her a hand mirror. Nothing
Else is quite SO fascinating. Often
the bed may be placed with the head
toward the window so the patient
gets no glimpse out of it; but if she
has a mirror, it is all reflected to
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Second Floor Plan

struction he is In much better position
to talk and deal with contractors and
with much better satisfaction on both
sides. 1t is an important piece OF
work to start to build a house that
one expects to live in for probably a
number of years and 1t pays well to
read up and know for certain whether
things are just as others represent
them or not.
One point in making a cellar bot.
tom that every one should know is
the manner of levellng the ground. A
cellar bottom usually is not put in un.
til after the first floor joists are in
place. The joists Of course are level,
and it is easy to level the cellar bot.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Bead Purses.

These are more artistic and beauti.
full than ever. This is because the
beads are made in what is called
pastel shades, and when small mes
are used for working out a flower de
sign. the effect is like tapestry. One
of the purses made of these sof; toned
beads is remarkably attractive. Upon
a background Of dull buff several Tiny
pink flowers, a few small blue flowers.
and a soft green vine make a charm
ing color combination, made even
more effective by the rim and clasp
Of dull gold.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

On making the first calls Of the sea.
son 1t is best TO leave cards even IL
the ladies are at home one Of yours
tor each lady and one for the lady's
husband, and for each lady n of
our husband :. After this It is not
necessary to leave cards If the people
are at home. Cards are always left
when making party calls.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Velvet Buttons,

Velvet buttons Of goodly proportions
are seen on outdoor garments and ev.
cuiug wraps. These are sometimes
painted, but miniature subjects are
necessarily difficult 10 manage, the
material lending Itself more readily
TO broad and bold designs impossible
10 attempt on such limited areas, Pure
stains, used sparingly, diluted with
very little water are best for culorlng
velvet and should be rubbed in lightly
but firmly with fiat hair brushes. No
fine finish can be accomplished.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

and four parts small clean broken
stone. The word clean to a cement
man means that the sand and stone
used must be free from clay or ordl.
nary earth because clay or loan will
not combine and II used the cement
will be crumbly. The Of mix.
ing differs somewhat with different
workmen, but the old method of mix.
ing the materials thoroughly dry, then
mixing again thoroughly wet has
never been improved unon.
II the owner understands some OF
the general principles Of cement con.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

At a home wedding the mother and
father Of the bride receive the
guests: in other words, those who is
sue the invitations are the host and
hostess Of the occasion. \ bridesmaid,
If there is no maid of honor, immedi-
ately precedes the bride, stands be
side her and holds her bouquet. The
groomsman supports the groom, en-
ters with him. produces the ring at
the critical moment and relieves him
in all possible ways of the details OF
the preparation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Luxury for Motor Tourists.

France is to be divided into 80
zones, and a frst-class modern hotel
built In each, for the convenience OF
motorists and cyclists.
The scheme has been elaborated by
the Touring club Of France and the
Automobile club. The hotels Will
have garages, forages, and everything
necessary for repairs. as well as an
electric plant for recharging electric
cars and accumulators.
Shelters, built OF light material Sc
as to be easily removable. will be
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Received all over the world ny
kings and other rulers, Gen, Booth
retains the simplicity and democracy
that marked him as an unknown
Methodist minister, yet he is an AUTO.
crat in the management OF HIS huge
organization, He is at home with any
kind OF an audience. In his recent
automobile tour through England he
addressed factory hands In their
plants. mass meetings out of doors
and fashionable audiences In theatrrS
which he hired, all in n day. And
in his present American tour he VIII
follow the same course.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

In this instance why not have a
turnover shower No bride can
have too many Of these indispensable
bits Of neck wear. Then | should
have a recipe book made with choice
recipes from each girl | have heard
housewives say that home recipes in
a foreign land were INST acceptable.
| am sure your friend would appre'
ciate this. You could also have an
apron shower Serve dainty sand
witches and tea.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Mistress-Norah, ! told you to
give that man with the hand organ
a quarter to go down to the next
block and grind his machine in
front of Mrs. Upps-Tart's house,
and he's out here on the sidewalk
again,
Norah-Yis, mum. He says In
Teddy in tn next block gave i'm .
dollar to come back here, mum
Chicago Tribune.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Nice Points OF Etiquette Made Plain
by Nine. Merri.
The etiquette of Calls.

VIII you kindly tell me about visit
ing card rules? Should cards be left
II friends are at home or not, and
is it best 10 leave my husbands cards
with my own? ] am anxious to call
on Mr.. and Mrs. Blank. who have
been very nice to us, also on a lady
and daughter, the father an intimate
friend OF my husbands. Hoping
have not taken too much Of your valu
able time and thanking you.
PAULA h.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Dutch women's Headdress and Bodice.

Dutch Women's Headdress and Bodice.
Women often possessed two head
dresses, one for Sundays and the 9th
er for weekdays. In cold or wet wealth
err a hood was worn stiffened with
paper and having two long ribbons,
provided with golden hooks, to protect
it against the wind.
Above a low silk or satin bodice was
worn an deliberately folded 'kerchief
Of fine lawn or cambria, which allowed
only a little of the throat to be seen
and which was fastened by q brooch
or ribbon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Dick-Yes, the beautiful blonde ac.
cepted me.
Jack-Acccpted you? Why, six fell
lows proposed to her and she refused
them all.
Dick-Yes, but | proposed on the
right day.
Jack-What day was that?
Dick-Friday, She couldn't resist.
Friday Is bargain day, you know.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
A StickIer for Expressjon,

There is only N objection | have
to this hotel" said the pedantic per.
son
What's that" inquired the clerk.
In quoting rates 1t speaks of the
accommodation 1t offers. It's one of
the most accommodating places on
earth. The inefiiciency might be ea
cnsed, but the m~endacity is unforgiy.
abls."--Washington Star.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Dear Madame Merri;-Your column
is a great help and ! feel sure You
can assist me on this occasion. I
want to give a shower for a girl who
is going to India and Of curse bulky
things are not TO be considered, and
she has had a linen shower Please
give me some suggestions.
MABELLE T.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

one Of them ought to be down here, working, and they
would be better off.
The airs some of those people put on amuse me!
Before they got their money some of them made
pants for their children out of their hus-
bands old trousers, and now they drive about in their
own carriages and hold their noses up in the air
as if the dust was too good for them. They do not
know how to use their money yet. They are not ac-
rueioned to il
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

The bodice itself was usually a
tight.htting laced one OF white or blue
satin. 1t is said that women of the
lower classes frequently only took the
trouble Of unlacing this cuirasslike
garment once a week! The tighter
the bodice the more elegant its weare
was considered, and as a great mum.
Der OF petticoats were de rigueur, Q
small waist appeared even less than
1t actually was.-The girls Realm.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
HIS Dissolve

ola, woman, | have found you
out ~ cried the mcIOdramatic actor.
"The work you have been doing is
but a sham"
eyes" said his wife, complacent-
f., ly, and when ] finish, it will look
SO nice on the pillow"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Be Polite.

Every lovely, kindly grace Is worth
%cultlvating and will add much to your
happiness and usefulness when you
are older. A rude, ill.mannered per.
son is Stunned and disliked in every
circle. md unless the opposite habits
are formed In early life they are sci.
dom formed at all.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
alse Nair.

The fashion for false hair shows
no sign Of abating. Transformations
now come to cover all but the top OF
the head. When skillfully adjusted
they cannot be detected sne remain
serene in the dampcst fog or on the
lTenZiest day
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
FOR THE DINING o o
Charming Color Scheme Of Decoration
is Here Suggested.

A charming color scheme for a din
ing room is suggested by the sketch
the walls of the room having the up.
per part hung with a new imported
paper, when has a gilt edge back.
ground. on which is disposed a wood.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Certainly, If either you or your hus.
band wish people to call. ask them,
stating a day when you are at home.
Il you are out a great deal. OF course
in small towns society is not so ex.
acting as in a city and in consequence
much more delightful and informal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Anain the Silver Wedding.

In reading your paper | notice some
Of the readers ask for ways of enter.
tanning. Will you please tell me some
way to celebrate a silver wedding.
what kind OF invitations TO use, deco
, rations and refreshments? s. II. G.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

her. She can catch a sunbeam in
the edge of it or count the clouds
as they float past. She can inspect
all the furniture in the room, and if
she is alone in a hospital she can
find company in looking at herself.
1t is the most entertaining and
harmless thing you could possibly
give her."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
FASHIONS TEND TO GRACE.
Styles in searf-Veils Are Very eeeom.
ing This Season,

Long scur'yeils are the most be-
coming ones ever worn in white and
colored lace nets. Every lift of the
veil over the hat Trim las an especial
fascination, giving a new pose TO the
wearers advantage. The tendency
or drapery on hats and gowns, by
means Of scarfs. bespeaks no end of
RracefulIcss that may be- seized upon.
Leading fashions AL tend TO that
dropping hanging grace Of liur, from
The evening wrap to gown and hat,
while some OF forenoon simple gowns
adopt a little Of this style as well the
afternoon costumes being still more
given up to that order There are
figures, that Of necessity have 10 ayiOd
an this acknowledges and keep to
more trig and direct lines They dc
well 10 study this personal quality and
make fashions bend to ;hCir indiyidu
Al style. Such women always loOl
well dressed and becomingly s.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Young girls of today
are too extravagant. They
think too much about
clothes, and they don't
have enough to do. II
they had some useful
work TO occupy their
thoughts they would not
run to such extravaganza.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Net Neck Bows.

Net, closely dotted, is tied in big.
funny bows, 10 be worn under the chin.
Some of these are white with colored
dots, and others are in the palest Of
pinks, laVendars and blues with
matching dots.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Kindly state what the duties Of a
bridesmaid and best man are, also NJ
an informal home wedding, Nho
should welcome the guests az the
door? BARBARA ; Is.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Vnu1tu mnmrn
Gun Drrasu
to resent her ''bossing,
By lett E

encc. Perhaps you don't know it, hut was quite a bell when was
Young. But / outgrew all that sort of thing. These rainbow silks and
metal fingers are not to my taste. used TO wear those things. used
to have more fxings and trimmings on me than there is on a Christmas
tree. ! have move sense now.
Society hasn't enough to do to keep it out of mischief. Those So
called fashionable women spend all their time these days at bridge and
smoking cigarettes and drinking pale tea and strong whiskey. Every
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

the house meets desirable %acquaint'
ances, would 1t be proper for him 10
invite the man and his wife to call,
even though he had not met the lat.
ter. A SUBSCRIBER
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

There are some men
who were born to be
managed by other peo-
pie, usually some woman.
mother or wife, and from
their babyhood a hem
peckcd atmosphere has
been the part and por-
ton of their daily lives.
All men by no means are
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Frank Confession,

Applicant-We would like to rent
this house, but we cant afford 1t.
Owner--I would like not to rent it;
but | cant afford it, either.-Chicago
Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

erected at convenient places. These
will have comfortable restaurants,
bedrooms, and will be equipped with
repairing shops and garages.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Concerning the deceased wife's sis
ter" bill, 1t Is to be observed that few
If any OF the deceased wives have
made the slightest
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Grey has the privilege of clothing
the seated damsel shown in our large
illustration. 1t is of wolfe, with bands
of graduated taffeta reaching just be.
low the knees; oxidized silver and
gold embroidery decorate the front
of the bloused bodice, while filet net
forms the undersleeves and the yoke.
and the hat is of dark grey chip, trim.
med with dark grey roses and two
dark feathers. Grey flowers are much
in vogue, and usually these will be
found made of velvet. roses and big
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

~ 49, l"N'
do it in the old sailing ship, and carry the cargocs and passengers of a
dozen of the largest ships dependent upon the wind for propulsion.
These changes have enabled the business man and his employees TO
concentrate their energies. so as TO hurry their goods and wares to and
from their shops and warehouses in a quarter of the time formerly needed
first having made arrangements TO do 80 from the counting room OF
office, through the telegraph or telephone. The electric wires anticipate
the arrival of trains, steamships and the mails, and through them cargocs
Of merchandise are ordered today in China, India, Australia. Europe and
the world over, TO be sent on their way tomorrow, where formerly months
and vel years were required.
To keep up in alertncss and activity the concentrated efforts caused
by the needs of today in business life produces a strain which was un-
known to our fathers. and there must be a relaxation and rest, II a break
down will ensue.
\ machine has its limitations, and if kept in constant motion with.
out being stopped for rest, repairs and billings, it is sure to wear out
sooner than under more moderate speed. A human being is in a certain
sense a machine of delicate organism, limited to a certain capacity, and
if run at high pressure continuously, year in and year out, without rest,
relaxation and oilng, will break down in time and cease to be able to
turn out the best work, if any.
The stress on brain and mind in business life at the present time is
so much greater than in the days of our fathers that it has led to shorten.
ing the hours given TO business and also to the taking and giving OF
vacations, which seem TO be ncedful, and are, in my opinion, helpful to
the business community, and not detrimental. We have more than
enough of nervous b~eakdowns, even with vacations, and if they
were to be withheld fear we should have many more, to the
injury of business and of the general
public.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

The hardest thing to win 10 tire
world is your own seltrcspect.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Simple DRESSING Jackets.

Any pretty cotton material. such as
lawn, zephyr or muslin can be used
for this little jacket. The sleeves are
cut with kimono effect, and the fronts
are slightly wrapped from the bust;
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

toned lattice 10 a wide, heavy square,
which supports large punches Of blue,
green and purplish.black grapes. The
lower part Of the wall is divided into
panels by strips Of wood, matching
the woodwork Of the room, and Is
papored in a soft, leaf green in Japa.
uese grass cloth.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

the edge is trimmed with bands OF
plain lawn or zephyr stitched at each
edge;
Materials required: Three and one.
half yards Is inches wide, three-quar.
tiers yards plain lawn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
uaratiuuH NfrrHaary In
Nigl1- prrHHl1rr 1asiltraH
BY CAPT. r. G. F. CANDACE,
Marine Surveyor.

Fly or more years ago our fathers labored from dawn to
dusk, in many employments, to gain a livelihood and to ac-
complish what can now be better done in half the time, and
day are in active business frequently until they reach three
score and ten, and even fourscorc.
In that earlier period there were few labor-saving APP
planes as compared with the present, such as improved
machinery of every kind. factories, railroads, ~tlegraphs, telc-
phones and electrical appliances. Steamships now cross the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Love Of gold in this country's only
yellow peril"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

could be handled In less than half the
time now required for the purpose.