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Evening star., 1909-07-17

things. The charm of. the grace and
dignity that have arrived are hers.
and these attributes should be expressed
and assisted by every detail Of her
dress. This is her coquetry of old age.
Soft fabrics. soft colors, beautiful
ton of exquisite daintiness are hers.
and If she is a wise woman she Will
make the most of these and cease re-
pining after the livelier raiment of
youth.
The first thing a woman who wishes
to make picture of herself must do is
to decide ON her particular colors and
abide by those co1ors. resisting all temp
tationS of her one-time faVorite hueS in
the shops. Baby blue and rose pink
must be avoided as the plasne after the
fifty-year mark is turned. Red. of
course, has been laid aside long ere this.
Brown is a color becoming only to
women with shades of brown in their
hair. The gray or white haired woman
who selects brown makes herself inslg
nificant and misses an opportunity to
become "tone" picture in gray. Law
ender or black and White--her shades of
distinction.
In fact, very little color should be worn,
and that with discretion. gray crepe
de chine frock worn by a matron at a re-
cent wedding was wonderfully enhanced
by the creamy yellow paradise plume in
the coiffure. A graceful woman. stepping
into her motor in front of the Plaza Ho-
tel the other morning. wore a smart stone
gray shopping coat, faultlesS in line, but
very simple in style. She carried para
sol of dark green silk and veil of the
same green was draped over her modest
toque and white hair. Such little touches
of color are sure to add distinction and
harmony TO well chosen toilet. Laven-
der on the blush shade, tea rose. Plum
certain grayish rose tints and navy blue
are usually becoming to skins that have
Evening star., 1909-07-17

lost their freshness. One of the most
charming touches is in the floating scarf
of chiffon or crepe; and these scarfs, In
lovely pastel printingS on cream white,
make veritable pictures of women with
white hair.
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OF course the woman past her youth
will not attempt the pronounced modes of
the moment. The Moyen age frock, with
its exaggerated plainness. is not for the
mature figure, any more than was. the
skinny, revealing directoire skirt. Flow
ing skirt lines easily fitting bodices and
soft. rich trimmings in simple effects best
become the older figure.
Whole frocks are wiser choice than
the separate waist and skirt. which, oddly
enough. always seem to have special
appeal for older women. after fifty"
asserts celebrated French dressmaker,
lit is unsafe to emphasize the waist
line" Few women retain in later life the
TRIM supple waist of youth and the sepa-
rate bodice confined under a belt is apt to
give a dumpy and undignifed look. Ii
the separate bodice is worn at all, 1T
should be built on well-fitting lining and
come somewhat below the belt line on the
skirt pointing downward a trif1e to make
the waist look longer.
The older woman seldom cares Tor a
linen duck skirt in summer, the FABRIC
Evening star., 1909-07-17
FadS for Women.

\ freiesS cooker is now upon the mar
ket at the low price of S2.2;l. II is circu-
lar in shape, with walls two inches thick.
having "A metal inner lining. The walls
are composed OF a fiber which is a good
non-conductor Of heat 4 cushion which
covers the top is packed with the same
material.
The cooker contains one seyen-quart
granite kettle with cover and one three
quart granite pudding dish Two or three
different articles OF food may he cooked
in 1t at the same time. Ii cooks any
thing that is boiled, steamed - stewed.
1t weighs ten pounds, is twelve inches
in diameter and about twelve inches high.
The Japanese drawnwork dec
Grafton for fancy table linens is in good
taste. and as such articles wear Wei
and launder easily many housckeepcrS
prefer the drawn work 10 any other KIND
of ornamentation. These women. II their
stock needs repeniSLing. should noN
make raid on the bargain tables con
tanning linens in the department stores.
for there will be found an accumulation
OF all the odds and ends left over from
the spring sales of table linen manY
of tho pieces marked at half pfacc or
lesS-not perfectly fresh IT course. but
they need only Tubing 10 make them
like new.
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handle instead of slipping into the usual
covered handle of she'll
The older woman'S fan is more impress
sive affair than the fIuttering little EN-
pire fan OF the debutante. woman OF
years should use larger ran ana shouid
sway il with controlled ease and quiet II
thus becomes part of her ensemble oil
dignity. \ lovely. white-haired matrou
who sat in her box at most of the operas
of the winter swayed to and fro an I'M
mense fan of gray ostrich feathers "orth
half IA hundred dollars, and this fan was
no small feature of her grace and dignity
The gauze fan is Spangled with steel
sequins and has hand-painted design
after Boucher, done in soft gray ana
mauve tints The sticks are inaid with
silver and the long silver. chain Is set
with amethysts. Such a fan would FORM
most effective adjunct to an elderly
woman's evening toilette.
No woman forgets how to WELD para
sol gracefully any more than she has
t. be taught how in the beginning. 1t
is an instinct. The older woman may
.vel in fascinating sunshades and VIII
choose friliy, lacey effects rather than
the severe coaching shades which the
Younger women carry. If she Is very
clever lady of years. she will have
delicate rose-colored silk lining put into
her white parasol, or the shade of gray
chiffon or natural pongee which matches
her street costume. This faint rose tint
viii cast n very fiattering roseate glow
ON her complexion. rain ana shine
umbrella is always a satisfactory gift for
,tn elderly woman, who will not take
chances with the weather like youth, and
vet make herself so hopelessly unattrac-
tive and middle-aged, ploddlng along
under a black covering when every one
else is in gala array in the sunshine Ihe
rain or shine umbrellas are lighter ana
smaller and altogether smarter and more
dainty than regulation rain umbrellas,
and they come in all colors 10 matcn
street garments. They serve equally Weli
as umbrellas or parasols.
Gloves are also one of the most impor-
tant dress belongings. and this year the
elderly woman appreciates especially the
daintiness of the silk gloves which are
always her favorites for warm weather
wear These new silk gloves are beautI-
fully embroidered in self-tone and con-
trasting color. and the long embroidered
wrists are drawn up over the thin sleeve
of the gown. Short gloves show also
pretty touch of embroidery on the wrist.
Some of the gray two-tone effects are
beautiful and there are black gloves en-
hroidered in white, as we'll as the whole
gamut OF colored effects.
Evening star., 1909-07-17

being too thin and too stiff and crisp in
texture SO sheer blouses Of lingerie ma
terial are often worn over dark wool
skirts in very unbecoming effect. White
mohair is delightful summer skirt fab
ric for the older woman, so IS natural
pongee. With cool morning blouses for
country wear a white mohair or light
pongee skirt will he daintier and smarter
than the dark skirt. and there may be
also a little jacket of the mohair or pom
gee to slip on in place OF the knitted
shawl which SO many women consider an
inevitable companion at beach or noun
tains.
The older woman's blouse should never
be picked up on the bargain counter.
Garments whose f1imsy material and poor
lines will pass muster on pretty young
girls are atrocious on women whose
charm is largely dependent on their cos
tuning The blouse of very distinctive
character in the shops is inevitably high
priced no matter how simple its style.
Fine material and hand stitchery are al
ways expensive, though wonderful elab-
orations of trimming are shown at lower
prices. So these fine blouses for summer
mornings are best made up at home,
copying the designs from high-class mod
els of simple style.
Handkerchief lren, soft null and ha-
tiste. dotted 81 ss or the exquisite en-
broidered batistes make charming blouses
for older women, and of course, such
blouses are made up In infinitely dainty
Evening star., 1909-07-17

DNE is the day when pair of
knit bedroom slippers or a book
of meditations were considered
enHnently suitable Christmas or
bsi r { h d ay remembrance for
Evening star., 1909-07-17

really begin to assert themselves, now
pitifully young do we seem to our
selves to be so afflicted by malicious ma
ture.
One infallible sign there is, and that
is when we look into our dressing
glasses and sadly admit, II can no long
or wear brown-or rose-or sea green,
or whatever shade was our Colour de
resistance in the happier times when
our hair had color and luster and our
compilations were fresh. 1t is at this
inevitable moment that the wise woman
takes counsel with herself-and her
trustworthy If unf1attering friend. the
dressing mirror. and decides to lay
youth and turn her attention to the CO.
auetry of age.
For there is as indisputable a charm
about the dress of age as ever there was
about the garb of youth-but the charm
of age begins where tn charm OF youth
leaves off. There is no sorrier spectacle
TO ape gfrlishness. Every woman does
well to fight the telltale signs of the
years as long as she can, but there
comes day when one must give up,
and. after all. IT is a question whether
forty, fat and frsky. is any more allur-
ing than sweet sedate and sixty.
::
While coquetry and witchery are the
special privileges of the young woman,
who has yet her happiness and her fu-
ture to establish. the older woman
should express the realization of these
Evening star., 1909-07-17

Dressy bodices, for wear with coat and
skirt suits in the street, may be of net or
crepe dc chine in the color Of the suit ma
terial. The fluffy. soft net blouses are al
ways peculiarly becoming to older wom-
eil, on whom soft lacey effects are al
ways charming. OF course, no woman
over forty dons a tailored blouse and
linen collar unless she deliberately takes
the risk of making herself look every bit
of her age-and probably little more.
Soft, high stock collars, which come up
well under the chin and hide the wicked
little telltale yearmarks on the throat
and under the ears, are the proper neck
finish and a simple brooch or bit Of lace
in a jabot or smart little rabat tie Will
be more becoming than any Introduction
OF color SO near the face.
very dainty bodice for afternoon
wear, with a white serge suit. is of cream
white meSsaine, satin trimmed, with
bands of handsome lace, these lace bands
being arranged to give a broad, graceful
effect across the shoulders, while the
Evening star., 1909-07-17
Dress Notes
and Novelties
Is the Sash Coming Back?

There is some talk here and in Paris
about the revival of the sash. With the
coming of the Louis styles it is more than
probable that the sash will be again used
and many of the Moyen age gowns at
present in vogue show the sash draped
around the figure at the base of the hips.
with dropping ends and loops az the back.
A Paquin frock, lately sent o.er has
a sash bow placed high above the waist
line at the back with ends dropping grace
fully to the knee. The sash is always /,
graceful. becoming dress adjunct and
most women will welcome it's speedy re-
turn to favor.
In Paris one buys ''lupe plisse" or
dainty little pleated petticoat OF satin,
finished at the bottom and all ready t.
be fitted at the hips and attached to a
belt. Petticoat founces may also be OIL
tanned in the helpful Paris shops, and
one attaches them to the edge OF tie cor
set or to fitted yoke of some line, sheer
material like lawn or batiste. ScalIoped
frlllin5S of fine null may be bought by
the yard, and three OF these scaloped ruf-
fes. one over the other on deep fiounce
make 4 charming petticoat
A Novel Scarf for Summer Evenings
A bit warmer than the ordinary chif-
fon scarf, yet quite as graceful is the
marabou and chiffon scarf Strips of the
fluffy marabou feathers are sewed across
a width of chiffon of the same shade the
strips OF marabou being several inches
apart. The effect is indescribably airy
and beautiful and such a scarf will be
Il most artistic addition to the summer
evening costume. An old marabou boa
may be ripped apart and sewed to chif-
fon in this way, and though the work is
tedious, 1t is not at all difficult.
Dressing Hair
One of the new French hardressers
has invented cup-shaped pad which
is covered with hair and can also be
procured with a covering of eauZe the
same shade of the hair. The invention
has a hole in the middle through which
the hair is drawn, and only small
Evening star., 1909-07-17
Fashionable NegIiges.

vu7HlTE swiss is being used in the
M new fashionable neglges This
w fabric has become more in use
during the present season. The swiss is
fine. and has a small dot. The tight el-
bow sleeves are finished with deep lace
Evening star., 1909-07-17

enHnently suitable Christmas
!. bsi rth ay remembrance for
erandmamma Nowadays grandmamma.
more than likely. Is vice president of a
woman's club or a regent of a D. a. r.
chapter. and has no time to peruse books
of meditations. AS for the knit slippers.
grandmamma of today is as proud of
her instep and ankle as ever she was
when they trIpped about under a hoop
skirt, and would not dream of wearing
ANYTHING so unsghtly as worsted scuffs.
In fact there are no more old ladies'
under eighty: and the middie-aged gen
tlewoman insists upon having as many
dainty belongings and trinkets as the
Younger woman finds necessary. The
mature woman belongings, however.
must express quiet good taste. Simplicity
of style and high character OF workman
ship and material should speak in every
detail of her appointments, from the pin
that fastens her veil to her smart seal
and gun metal trimmed travelling bag.
The woman OF years does not wear ini-
tation jewelry. Such baubles are only for
the pretty young girl who takes them up
as the momentary fad on matches her mil
Evening star., 1909-07-17
Choice of Color lrnpor-
tant Modishness Is
Not AS Essential As
Indi atty Sort
of Shirt Waists Older
Women May Wear
-Hairdressing.

EST when is the
turning point be-
tween youth and
age - the pO ! n I
where one begins
the rel / s h e d
downhill path? At
twenty we are Ger
tain it will be when
the first gray hair
appears, but at
thirty or so, when
tho SiIvor thread de
Evening star., 1909-07-17

!'uffles and bow of satin in the back.
Such negliges are cooler and fresher
than those of silk or other materials that
do not wash. The neck is open In a
shape. with lace ruffies and a bow of
satin in the back.
Pansies, wistaria, lilac. clusters OF
rosehuds and laburnum appear on flow
cred crowns.
Evening star., 1909-07-17

amount of hair rolled into puffs will cover
the pad once 1T is securely fastened 10
the head. The cup also makes a good
foundation for the numerous hat pins
Before fastening the cup frame 10 the
head a small strand Of hair is done up
beneath it and fastened with hair pins.
Evening star., 1909-07-17

manner, with tiny tucks. lace buttons.
seam headings and such touches of dis
tinction. If trimmings are used they
should be very simple rows of dots en-
broidered by hand or lines of exquisite
iine embroidery not open in pattern being
used.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
@lte Gttterp,;tse.
WILL R. MONKMAN. Publisher.
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1909
Subscription Rates

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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Was Pretty Hot, Thank You.

Tho streets Of this city bore a most
deserted appearance last Sunday and
everyone who ventursd out made
for the parks and woods or anywhere to
escape the heat. for tho day was a
seoreher. II you were amongst those who
did not exert yourself sufficiently to get
away from the shaded hooks about your
home where tho little breeze there was
could catch you. and SO did not think it
was excessively hot, you may take it from
the Enterprise that were away off. 70
reports show that it was the hottest dey
since 1898. At the Experiment Farm the
thermometer registered lo5 degrees in
the shade. and il that wasn't sizzling hot
for you we'd advise you to emigrate to
Arizona where they have 1t hot enough to
suit you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16

The latest field of effort to which
the pure food department of Colorado
has directed its attention, as shown
in Denver dispatch in our news col
umns, is a move that should have the
hearty commendation and support oi
the entire Arkansas Valley.
For some years unscrupulous pro-
ducers in Texas and other nearby
states have traded upon the splendid
reputation Of the Rocky Ford melons
and have palmed off their product ir
the eastern marts as the genuine
Rocky Ford article.
That is rs contemplate n piece o.
business as could readily be imagined
The Rocky Ford melon growers ar'
thus being made to bear the burder
of the deceit Of other men, with the
inevitable result, in case the practice
is not stopped. that Rocky Ford anc
other portions of the Arkansas val
ley, where the melons generally
known as Rocky Ford melons are
grown. will lose reputation carnec
through superiority of product and in
tclligence of effort in the production
of that product.
1t is just as grave a matter as the
misuse of trademark. the substitu
ton of an inferior under brand Of ;
superior article. 1t is to be hoped
that the activities of the pure foot
department will result in the sto"nag'
of this practice and the conviction
and punishment OF some of the mer
engaged in it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
Can Not Be Here for Watermelon Day


The Enterprise is grieved to inform its
readers that President Taft will be un-
able to spend Watermelon Day in Rocky
Ford. A dispatch from Washington
conveys the intelligence that eireum-
stances over which the President has no
control will prevent him from beginning
his western tour as soon as the people Of
this section hoped. It is probable that he
eaehColorado shortly after the middle
Of September. remaining in the state a
few days and then going on to Seattle.
The people Of the entire West will
receive him with the most cordial
welcome. 1t will be their delight to extend
To him the utmost hospitality and to give
him every possible means Of obtaining
information or Of enjoying the recreation
Of his tour. He will draw throngs Ct
citizens to every place in which he may
stop. who will be anxious to see the man
won such a great victory last fall.
Comparatively few people outside the
large eenters Of population have seen
him. altough all have learned to admire
him and to respect his good judgement
and the wisdom of his administration.
He is president Of the peace and Of rev.
wing business conditions; and bringers Of
blessings are always welcome.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
OBITUARIES
J. c. HAHN


Rocky Ford residents were greatly
grieved yesterday to learn Of the sudden
death Of J. c. Hahn. a well-known farmer
residing on the old Tewes place. one mile
southeast Of this city. Mr.. Hahn had
been suffering with a humorous
growth upon his side for the past year
and about week ago was brought in to
the hospital to be dieted previous to
undergoing an operation for the removal
Of the grouth. He appeared to be in
his usual health until Wednesday. when
he was seized with stroke Of apoplexy
and although everything possible was
done the shock proved too severe for
medical alleviation and death resulted at
about 4 o'clock yesterday morning.
The deceased had been a resident Of
Rocky Ford six years. coming here with
his family from Mound City. Kan. He was
SIS years old and leaves wife and three
ehildren-a son Arthur. who resides in
La Junta, and two daughters at the fam
lily home in this city. To them the sym
pathy Of everyone is extended in their sad
and sudden bereavement.
Funeral arrangements had not been
as the Enterprise goes to
press. but the services will likely be held
from the family home at 10 o'clock to-
morrow Saturday morning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16

Missouri Day Program at Rocky
Ford, July ~.
Otsro County Missourians will "show"
you when they hold their reunion at the
Rocky Ford fair grounds tomorrow, Sat-
urday.
Owing ty the excessive heat, and the
busy season. the committee has decided
they will not have the Calithumpian
parade as mentioned last week. but all
Missourians are expected to come to
Rocky Ford with well-filled baskets and
spend the day as follows:
10 to ii a. m.-Registration at W. F.
Stark's furniture store, 400 N.Main st.
(Headquartsrs for the day.)
IL .. m.-Mareh from headquarters to
fair grounds.
1900. noon-Baskst dinner at tho fair
grounds.
l:oo p. m.-Spsaking by Supreme Judge
S. Harrison White Of Denver.
1850 to 2:5o p. m.-Raess as follows:
100 yard foot race. boys 10 to is years.
lst prize. boys hat by J. L. Bonita Mer.
Co; End prize. pocket knife by B. E.
Moody.
u mile bicycle race. gentlemen under so
years, wheel gear under 96. lst prize.
81 by Tucker Bros. tonsorial parlor;
End prize at Maple syrup by Big 4
Grocery Co.
200 yard Burro race. girl riders. LIST
prize, set Of collar pins by Hardey q
Hardey; End prize. hand painted china
bowl by w. F. Stark.
Flour race, free for all. lst prize 81 by
El Captain Hotel; End prize SO cents
by c. c. Buchanan.
Sack race, free for all. lst prize 2 lbs
eandyaby w. ]. Brown; End prize box
toilet cream and soap by Big 4 Gro
Gerry Co.
Egg race. for girls. lst prize bottle per.
fume by Rocky Ford Trading Co.; End
prize belt pin by Hardey & Hardey.
$3.50 p. m.-9ass ball game. Rocky Ford
Missourians vs. La Junta Missourians.
Il mile slow mule race. free for all. lst
prize 81 bottle Of El Captain olives by
Kinney Grocery Co.; End prize two
pounds Govreau's Special coffee by
Govreau Bros.
Lewis Bros. g. Johnson offer Sc rock
ing chair to oldest native born Missouri
ian on the grounds.
W. J. BROWN.
Chairman Program Com.
James Sayers. Marshal of the day.
The public Is cordially invited to at
tend entire afternoon program and also
take part in any Of the races.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-16
WILLIAM MARVIN

At the home Of his o.her-n-law, DIV.
Egbert, Six miles south Of this city, on
Tuesday. William Marvin suecumbed to
tuberculosis. after lingering illness. The
deceased had resided in this section for
about four years. and was quite we'll
known and highly esteemed. He was
about Sc years old at the time of his
demise. To mourn his deeease he leaves
a wife and nine-year-old daughter,
besides many relatives in Rocky
Ford. Funeral services were yesterday
afternoon conducted from the home Of the
deeeased's sister. Mrs. Harry Boutwell,,
North Thirteenth street, Rev. F. w. Otto
effieating. Interment was in Valley View
cemetery.