Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-25

Every mddle-class srench woman, as
well as many OF the old fashioned arts
tocratic type. possesses variety OF
dainty aprons. In America. the fancy
apron Ia gradually winning for Itself
widespread appreciation from every cluss
of housekeeper. from millionaire wives
at the bend Of stately establishments to
bachelor business maids who have set
up their household goods ia modest apart
ments and settled down to domestic eE-
isteuce Ia which the chatting dish plays
a leading part.
There is. however. n wide difference
ia the various types Of aprons. for they
are Of materials aud sizes IN accordance
with the innumcrable occasions for which
they are specially donned, Morning
aprons are long and volumn0us as any
Of the pebian glngbam size. but they
are Of the su0wiest and shee est cross
barred aud striped nusl.ns and lawns
and done In the neBtest ~ needlework.
A favorite m8uuer OF making them Is u
run clusters Of pin tucks above deep
hem that IL ether feather, herring
bone or hemstltcbed. the square o. bali
octagon shaped pockets and the str NJ
ends similarly flushed; or Tor the tucks,
English eyelet hole, Cluny or German
Vsiencenues may be substituted. ms
these trimmings will withstand frequent
laundering and look well for long time.
Linen souiAche braid is used exten-
slyely as a trimming for long aprons.
bordering their sides rnd ENDS and yearly
covering the suspeuders WIN. d are aa
important feature Of the utility tubiler.
OFTEN they have high square blbs, with
shoulder straps, which nearly transform
them into jumpers. OF they have tabs or
double revers. narrow ut the belt ami
widening gradually until upon the shout
ders they are sufficiently broad TO form
japanese arm-caps. from theme they
extend over the back and button onto
the belt or pass under Il and 70 m wide
tabs reaching to the skirt hem. The
same design Ii excellent when developed
In mercerized fancy cottons On shed
with anger. wide rufiies Of white muslin
With scsioped embroidered edges or
with yiqlets aud forget-me. n0ts In natural
colored silks.
Strings ure q feature Of most Of the
newest aprons They are extremely long
and brwkuotted OF the b1ck. but their
width IS entirely governed by the size
Of the Individuals waist slender women
AFFECT exceedingly broad strings with iong
loops and ends. which. Htirfiy stHrrhel
and outstanding lend Fascinating wing
Ike effect T. the wearer. notably when
worn 10 connection With The Whit J uen
shirtwaist frocfs. which are the morning
uniforms Of 30 many young honsekeep-
ers who do not sdain 10 in the Ice
box cover. dust the brio s-brac or stir
up pucn caEes rs mother uaed t.
make"
on much the same model as the lawn
aprons are those ~ figured mad as. with
highly colored borders. similar to those
worn vsth tha gala costumes Of Flemish
and Brittany peasant women. Others
" plain srrim have surie2gted ribbon
border. the different shades Joined by
feather stitching Ia gold or black SILK
These ne intended soeiy for needle
work purposes. and 20 protect the lap
froro lint
The black silk apron. once the Insignia
n eminent respectabilty" and worn
by most women on the wrong eide Of
co. Is now often seen on the confidential
maid who 70 really sort Of social