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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
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Both a Useful and Ornamental Occupation

has been gone over in this way she sim
lply turns the work about and works down
again in the same manner. This gives
the requisite slant to the lines, and Is Of
special aid to the novice in brass pierre
ing.
Then, once the design is all vigorously
outlined, comes the process of covering
the background, which throws up the mo-
tif or pattern into relief. Care must be
the hammer, the idea being to obtain the
repousse effect without puncturing the
metal.
| If, for example, a candle shade is to be
made, the first thing is to decide on the
number of panels, whether four, FIVE or
six. A four panelled shade is very pretty,
whether for lamp or candle, giving a
! greater chance for variety, both of design
and shape Each panel must have the
! pattern applied, and very good way for
such small article is to paste a paper
pattern to the metal, thus avoiding any
possibility of its shifting. 1t is a simple
thing to remove it afterward by washing
once the design has been traced.
Some brass workers rub the surface of
the metal with beeswax to facilitate their
progress. Turpentine is another medium
utilized for the same purpose. After the
background has been stippled and the
parts are ready for assembling comes
another important detail, the locking
of the seams. This may be done in
precisely the same manner as a tinsmith
uses n dipper, pan or any article of
kitchen use. While he would perform
the operation with a machine, the brass
worker would do it with a mallet, simply
hattening the edges over the block, ham
mering one down over the other.
If the sides are to be riveted together
holes are first punched on the margins,
the rivet inserted and upset" by ham
mer. One or the other of these methods
is employed in constructing all articles
done in brass. There are no special rules
governing the size of a candle shade, but
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

~ ETIICOAIS are an important de-
~ tail of the wardrobe of the college
girl, who rarely has much time to
devote during the term to the repairing
Of her belongings. For ordinary wear
in the class rooms and indoors the most
practical petticoats are those made of
fine but weighty gingham or madras
which comes in plain dark blue, taupe,
brown and green, and will launder with
out fading or shrinking For these petit
coats the seven gored skirt pattern may
be used. but cut enough longer TO allow
for three wide tucks above four-inch
hem, as tucks are more easily ironed
than are ruftles and founces. Striped
galatea also makes satisfactory petit
coat for ordinary indoor service, and if
something n little nicer is desired, there
is half silk shanung, which is strong of
texture, does not draw ont of shape and
comes in variety of dark shades, It
may be made up on the seven gored
model but instead of being laid in three
deep tucks above the hem should be re-
inforced about the knees with several
narrow bias ruffies, as shantung should
not be even thinly starched.
If something heavier Than all-cotton
or silk and linen is needed for an autumn
and winter petticoat, striped outing fan
mel of a fine grade may be used. but II
will be necessary to face the garment
from the knees to the hem with thick
linen, as outing flannel, like sateen, has
an unpleasant fashion of twisting itself
about the figure and impeding the move
ments. inexpensive cashmere does not
pick up the dust quickly, and for that
reason many college girls prefer it to
flannel as a petticoat material. More
over, it washes as readily as gingham
and is almost as light of weight while
adding considerably to the warmth OF
the body. Cashmere petticoats. however,
will cling to the knees unless they are
lined about the bottom with some smooth
faced fabric like India silk.
For long tramps in rough weather thu
college girl who does not wear dark fan
mel or serge knickerbockers or bloomers
has a short, plain petticoat of some heavy
fitting silk yoke, or she wears a jersey
cloth skirt with wide, shaped Aounce Of
dark colored wool, satin or cashmere.
In addition 10 the college girls collection
of practical and sanitary petticoats. sh
has at least two of the tailored type mad
from new silk or from the remnants o
last seasons gowns. While all of the soft
firmly textured silks are used for petit
coats, taffeta is preferred and the multi
gored shape, which fits the hips closel!
and flares about the feet broadly, is still
the popular model. But great diversit!
is seen in the nounces which finish thes
tailored petticoats.
They are from eight inches to a hal
yard wide, have five or more deep tuck
edged with narrow ribbon, panels will
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
Covering Boxes With Chintz or Linen

ton being paid to the corners, where the
supertluous material should be cut away.
The sides of the box are covered with
one piece of material carried all the way
around and pasted together at the back
either in the middle or at one of the
back corners.
The next step is to make the hinge
This should be of thin but strong cot
ton material and covered on one side
with the lining and on the outer side with
the cover material. 1t should be about
two inches wide and the length of the
box inside. Glue should be used to paste
the upper half of this strip to the length
of the lid The lining of the lid is then
pasted to the outer piece and a weight
is put on to insure a neat and strong
jointure.
The lining pieces may then be pasted
inside the box, with the exception Of the
back piece. Before this is pasted in it is
necessary to glue in the lower part of the
hinge. The lining piece is then pasted III.
To press down the side pieces of the box
and the bottom it may be turned different
ways and weight put on each side after
it is pasted in and left there for long
enough time to press the pieces well to-
gether. This should be done by all means
with the hinge side.
These boxes are useful for the dress
ing table, the writing desk and the sew
ing table. The large ones may be used
for shirt waists, and in the same fashion
it is possible to make the sets of boxes
which are so much used. The only ad-
ditional requirement for the sets of boxes
is the modern stand into which they are
slipped.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

~ ARTY bags have lost no whit of
- their vogue, and they are of an in
finite variety of shapes, although silk
and satin continue to be the faYorite ma
terials employed for their development.
A capacious bag, which may be made
from two yards of sash ribbon, has
SQUARE bottom formed by drawing the
two lower corners toward the centre and
staying it over square of cardboard.
Another bag has n square bottom, to
which is attached four upright sections,
each one carrying a fiat pocket upon ITS
outer side. The top of each upper sec
ton is cut out in petal shape and raced
with pink satin so that when the draw
strings are taut the upper portion or the
bug resembles wild rose OF huge pro-
portions.
OF richly brocaded silk are particularly
stunning party bags mounted upon an
embroidery ring cut in half. The upper
edge Of the silk strips is shirred over the
two pieces of the ring, which curve down.
ward. and at their joining ends is at
tached the handle of satin shirred over
heavy cord. -,
Satin edged and very wide lowered
sashinE is made into fat party bag by
folding the ribbon to form two squares;
overcasting them together across one end
and half way across each side,. theE
turning backward the other two halves
and forming them into capacious oblong
pockets by joining their edges to the
sides of the bag. The long satin ribbons s
attached to the two upper corners form
the handles. $50 .,,-
two strips of twenty-one and fifteen
inches is used to make a bag which may
be opened at both ends. After joining
the widths at the sides the even upper
of three inches and shirred for twin silk
draw strings. The ribbon bound edge
of the longer strip is then Tapped over
tbe shorter one and fastened to it with
fancy buttons. By this arrangement the
contents of the bag may readily. be taken
from it and without risk OF being cruM-
pied.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

r o make the covered boxes which are
now so popular with girls it is neces-
sary to have for foundation a good
cardboard box of the size you want.
Candy boxes do very well for the smaller
sizes, and for larger sizes dressmakers'
boxes are useful. 1t is necessary to use
good glue and photographers paste in
making the box.
The material for covering the box both
outside and inside may be anything that
is desired. Chintz, fowered or striped;
brocade; dull, heavy silk and plain linen
are among the fabrics used for the out
side of the box, while for the inside there
is usually more fragile material, thin silk
or satin or fine colored lawn or batiste.
White cardboard and white moire paper
are also necessary.
The side pieces are torn away from
the lid. Pieces of cardboard are cut
to fit the top of the lid, the bottom
of the box and its four sides. Lining
material is then cut TO fit these pieces.
There is balf an i0ch left all around for
turning under the lining. Each piece Of
cardboard is covered with the lining ma
terial, which is pasted on the edges with
photographers paste. At the corners the
material is cut away so that there are
no thick places. If the lining is very
thin it is wise to put in an interiining of
cheesecloth. Cotton padding, if desired,
may be used for the interlining, with
sachet powder if the box is for gloves or
handkerchiefs.
After the lining pieces have all been
covered cover the outside of the box.
The lid is covered with one piece and the
edges are pasted under, particular atten-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
Petticoats for Ordinary Wear

two rows of double pin tucks, forming
Van Dycks, set between accordion pleat-
ed fans or perpendicularly tucked through
the centre to form deep VS. and finished
at the lower edge with several tiny ruffles.
There are petticoats of plain silk, carry
ing striped rutfies or a 1ouncc, and striped
silks made up with perpendicularly lined
cores and with founces showing unique
arrangements in diagonal and Van Dyck
effects. Dresden and plaided silks lend
themselves readily to the development of
novel ideas, and like the plain taffetas.
are frequently ribbon trimmed Narrow
ribbon is interlaced between panel effects
and terminated with a bow; it outlines
square panels and borders or it is ruched
and arranged in wreath design at the up
per and lower edges of Spanish flounces.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

VERY worker in this craft speaks
| with the greatest enthusiasm It the
= fascination of the work, and it IS
only necessary to watch a novice bending
over her bench to believe this to be true.
1t is pretty work, clean and with aoso-
lutely no disadyantageous features. A
girl can go to work with her mallet and
awI with fresh shirt waist just as well
as though enveloped in an ugly work
anron. with no fear of being unpresent-
able should visitor arrive.
Nothing is prettier to start on than one
of the many pretty designs in candle
shades. A hostess can never have too
many of these artistic things, and they
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as her tool moves along, and the work
becomes almost mechanical, that is, the
operation does. One must never lose
sight of the artistic effect to be obtained.
a slip means a break in if not the ruin
of the design; but if there be not toe
tight a hold on the tool. and the latter's S
position be altered as the pattern changes,
it is probable that no serious disaster will
occur.
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bottom, four inches across the top and
ten inches deep.
" DAINTY, pretty way to finish either
~ a lamp or candle shade is with the
gold fringe that is inexpensive and
can be bought Mt any department store
No handsomer lighting outfit could be
suggested than the equipment of some
rare vase or bowl with a pierced brass
standard or shade, though this is rather
more ambitious for the novice than is
wise to attempt at first
In the line of simple articles which a
beginner can make is one of the dainty
circular photograph frames suitable for a
cabinet picture cut down to suit the open
ing A design of grapes and leaves is
exceedingly effective and very simple to
do, the boldness of the motif making up
for any deficiency in workmanship. Only
the same amount of care that any girl
might expend on piece of embroidery
is necessary to achieve success in brass
piercing, and there is no reason why girl
who can do one may not do the other.
1t is not to be expected that the frst
piece Of work will be altogether satis-
factory, but given an artistic eye and a
fairly steady hand the second article
should possess real artistic value
Low circular trays for cards, taller ones
for jardinieres and scrap baskets are
among the artistic things from the brass
craftsman's workshop, and one girl is just
now engaged upon n small table screen
to keep out the glare of the drop light
from the eyes. The lotus flower is one
of the most popular motifs, both for the
novice and the seasoned craft worker,
and the poinsettia is simply stunning in
any arrangement one may see fit to make
use Of it, its long, graceful petals standing
out in bold relief in contrast to the finely
stippled background. In short, both in
design and decoration there are to be
found on every hand innumerable sug-
gestions which may be most effectively
applied to the brass piercing. 1t has
many things to recommend it to the girl
blessed with manual dexterity and artistic
taste.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

are always in demand for gifts, for
birthday, holiday or wedding presents
AS the surface to be covered is small the
design must necessarily be simple. This
obviously is an advantage to the novice.
The shaping, too, is an easier process.
In choosing the sheet brass on which
to trace the design the worker will get
the most satisfactory results by selecting
that which has a red OF ruddy tint. 1t
will be found to be softer with less like
lihood of cracking than the medium tone.
Select that having a thickness of from
twenty-five to twenty-six standard wire
gauge or from six to ten metal gauge.
After having procured a work bench
that will not rock or vibrate see that
ones chair is the right height, so that it
win be level with the middle Of the chest.
Some workers in brass prefer standing at
their work, and it is always well to make
change in position occasionally to pre-
vent firing the muscles. The light should
be directly on the work, as when the
bench is facing the window. If this is
not possible let it fall over the right
shoulder.
Now that the question of bench and
position is settled. the next thing in line
is the transferring of the design to the
brass. just a word as to designs. Any
motif suited for wood carving. embroid-
cry and the like can be adapted to the
brass piercing. With ingenuity many
pretty patterns can be worked out Lack
ing the taste for this detail there are
patterns to be bought in the shops that
sell the outfits which are in every way
suitable.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

one of the metal points in the right hand,
the left holding the sheet brass down
firmly to the wood block, the craftsman
begins to trace the design, scratching in
all the lines Girls with decidedly sr-
tistic bent sometimes draw the design
directly on the brass, but this is not
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Place piece of carbon paper over it and
over that the design. With a knitting
needle OF bodkin the design is then gone
over in every detail. See to it that the
pattern does not shift. When the pattern
is removed the design should be found
legibly traced on the surface of the metal.
Now for the start of operations With
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

actual tracing of the design. the outlining
of the pattern. With the tracer in the
left hand, held between the thumb and
forefnger, and the hammer il the right
the design is followed minutely. Tilt the
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tool slightly back as the work progresses.
Strike just forcibly enough TO strongly
indent the metal and keep the operation
up with Al certain degree of regularity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

If the operator holds the tool Mt the
right angle and gets the knack of strik-
ing, evenly with the hammer she will be
surprised to see how rapidly the work
progresses. She gets into q certain swing
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

n NE veteran worker in this craft al
ways makes use of this plan in work
ing out her design. She always works
from the upper left hand corner of her
work down to the right lower corner, do
ing all curves the concave lines of which
are toward her. Once the entire pattern
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10


VN modern life, the brass pierre
ing work which is enjoying
such a marked popularity just
now bids fair to rival all the other crafts
for holiday gifts.
For porch work this summer it was in
great favor. and it was no unusual thing
to see coteries of young girls on / veran-
das of summer hotels applying themselves
to the work with the same avidity they
ordinarily gave to their sports. Quaint
hall lanterns, candle shades for the dining
room and the larger shades for the library
are only few of the artistic articles OF
household decoration and utility that can
be constructed.
In taking up any craft there is always
the question of the equipment How elab-
orate must it be and what the outlay?
Happily. in brass piercing, the expendi-
ture outside the work bench is, one might
say, nominal, taking into consideration
the results obtained. To meet the growing
demand for the work, certain shops have
now gotten up sets of tools and materials
which can be purchased for something like
$3.50 per set.
Such set includes the various tools
needed to work with, such as a steel ham
mer. a wise and wooden mallet and set
Of nails The latter are to shape the ar
ticles Naturally the work bench or tahl
is of first Importance. although it is quite
within reason to make use of a table that
is at hand; that is, provided it is firm
and stable. 1t must not shift when work
ing. else there is danger of a tool slipping
and running the entire design as well as
the material.
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n N the block of hard wood, cut across
the grain to make it more elastic.
which, with one of soft, is included
N the layout, the sheet of metal is laid.
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within the province of every one. 10
cleanse the transfer ink from the metal
rub over with a little turpentine.
Everything is now ready to begin the
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safe and suitable dimensions for lamp
shade are, say, sixteen inches across the
bottom, four inches across the top and
ten inches deep.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
BAGS for Linen and Other Uses

people prefer lavender silk, as it seems
especially to belong to the lavender flow
ers These dried lavender flowers them
selves can be bought at almost any drug
store.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-09
New Laws Needed.

The jurisdiction of the general gov ernment over interstate commerce has led to the passage of the so-called sherman antitrust law and the in terstate commerce law" and its amend ments. The developments in the oper ation of those laws, as shown by in dictments, trials, judicial decisions, and other sources of information. call for a discussion and some suggestions as to amendments. These I prefer to embody in a special message instead of including them in the present com munication, and I shall avail myself of the first convenient opportunity to bring these subjects to the attention of
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Keever lef
this morning for his old home a
Hicory North Carolina where they
spend the winter visiting friends snt
relatives.
$40 acres of Alberta land at sl7
per acre. Can take as part payment
some good horses. and give terms on
balance. w. <. Larson Land Co.
T. NJ. BakewelI who received a
severe cut on bis face a short time
ago while handling piece of bsrbed
wire, is able to be out again.
For dolls. toys, games. balls,
photo albums, pos,a ! albums, and in
fact,evcrything for Christmas present
call upon Anderson Pharmacy.
The city Drug store has ine line
Of supplies such as cut glass toilet
articles and stationery. Call and
see them before buying.
H. N. Roberts and wife of Cotton
wood formely of this place are visit
ing relatives and friends here.
One fresh Jersey COW and calf for
sale. Enquire of W. H. Thompson
northeast corner of Nezperce.
Make your wife smile by giving
her some of the nice things Ander-
son Pharmancy has.
II you want block in Johnson
addition be quick. They are going.
Larson Land Co.
w. E. Coble spent the first of the
week at the power plant making
some repairs.
Princess Flour contains all the
good part Of the wheat none of the
other part.
Free to somebody, quarter Of
beef at the New Star Market, for
Mrs. S. E. Jeffreys is visiting with
her son, DR.. o. A. Jetfreys, in Nex-
perce.
Princess Flour makes lighter and
white bread than any other -four. |
DR.. Jeifreys baby recently recov-
sred from an attack Of ofpneumonia.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-02

the bonds. Mr. Easterly arrived
here October S. and after gathering
data and looking over the country,
found everything as good and many
things better than we're even repre-
aented. and upon his return to Chica-
60, be fled his report and soon Mr..
Johnson was called back to that city
to close the final details which he has
done and the money is nov available.
This is a brief synopsis of the final
act in the most important step in the
development of this prairie. The
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-02

section Of the prairie and of the rail
road situation some three months
ago. After getting more Of the de-
tails of the situation and Of the
richness Of this prairie as well as the
immense tonnage that the Nezperce
& Idaho railroad would carry when
completed. they decided to make
further investigation Of the pro-
position. and accordingly sent their
engineer. Mr.. Easserly. to check up
the report. deciding that II ii vas as
good as represented they would take
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-02
A Big Cabbage.

We have on exhibition at this
oihce a head of cabbage that is a
buster. stripped down 10 its under
clothes Il measures feet and inch
In circumference and weighs IS
pounds, 1t is solid sPeciment and
would make small barrel of saur
kraut. Twas raised by DR.. Shawley
on his ranch 10 miles north of Nez-
pcrce. Just how many heads this
soil win produce to the acre VIC are
unable TO say. but II could not be
very nany-there wouldnos be room.
If any one knows Of any soil that
will produce better than NerPerce
prairie please hold up your right
hand and be sworn.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-12-02

J. NJ. Medved is still receiving
cream for the Commercial Creamery
company but not for the Hezelvood,
and he is paying from one. to one and
one half cents more per pound for
butter fat. If you want to build up
a monopoly sell to the Hardwood
people but If you want more for your
cream sell to US. J. M. Medved.