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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

collar OF a different kind of lace. and
It's upper edge Is rounded and held by
a shirring string. while the lower edge
Is gathered rather scant and finished
under the top Of tho bodice A pip
ing of velvet or silk or fancy cord
makes n serviceable and effective edge
trimming. Spriggod or dotted net
combines as well as any other kind
with the heavier variety Of lace used
Tor the collar a lining may be added
under the shirred guimpe and the up
per part left Transparent This is a
better arrangement and allows one TO
have quite a deep and graceful curve
Co the tucker without making Il look
too thin. The sash shown I'm the
guimpe illus tration is novel and pleas
ing i'm the way it laces under the front
panel of the dress and fastens at the
left side with a large rosotte.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

running. She cuts so sorry n figure
that she insists upon getting well.
Many of us can lool, back TO the day
when illness in the family meant the
turning on OF extra heat and the shut
ting out OF all air. dubbed dangerous
drafts.
To-day pure air In unlimited guam
titles and exercises OF all sorts are
prescribed. Hence in planning the
family wardrobe. whether for the sick
or the well. the now methods OF pre-
venting or attacking disease must be
considered.
How to keep the body warm and the
bedroom filled with pure air is one
household problem which can be
solved largely In the sewing room.
IL is generally agreed that with warm
sleeping attire and warm feet. all I'M
der ample covering. the cold room will
work good Instead of harm to the
sleeper.
This means a winter farewell to
muslin, nainsOok and dimlty night
gowns. with low nocks and elbow
sleeves. 4 famous specialist In bron-
chial and lung troubles says that the
low-necked short-sleeved nightdress
worn in cold weather is a common
cause OF colds which il not fatal are
deep-seated and difficult to cure. The
proper nightdress for cold weather Is
the simplest model made in wash
hanneL pretty model for which is
shown.
Barring few tucks on the shoulder
FOR the full figure. this gown is plain
back and front. a factor in laundering
all fannels. IL also fits snugly around
the throat and has long sleeves fitted
into narrow cum
In tho model, silk-and-wool cloth
was used with german val lace for
trimming, but equally satisfactory re-
suits can be secured by employing a
good grade OF wash flannel at about
II cents yard. with trimming of
torchon lace. Do not use hamburg en-
broidery on wash flannel. Il does not
wash as we'll as the heavy torchon
laces. II you do your own laundry
work, and are sure that your night
dresses will not be frozen in the
process OF drying. use fine striped
designs in blue and white, and pink
and white But If your clothing is at
the more or less tender mercy of an
outside laundress. pin your faith on
gray and white. which viii not fade
under freezing. There are also some
pretty designs in tan color and white
Another fashion in hygienic living Is
exercise outdoors. no matter what thu
weather. and this means warmer out
door raiment than the smart tailored
suit and in fabrics which will with
stand rain and snow.
For this use. a skirt clearing the
ground by at least four inches and a
stout storm coat are essential GRAY
enetted or rain-proof cloths can be
bought from two dollars a YARD IN
ward. in 52inch width, and a variety
OF subdued colorings, like oxford gray
and tan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
persian effects Popular.

Persian effects are still good and are
conspicuous among the best members
or trimming collections. One of the
most charming class of trimmings Is
the one in which line beadwork plays
a large part In these trimmings fine
silk brsids of exquisite weave furnish
outlines and the BEADS. a solid Filing
for the centers OF motives and for
borders. The loveliest greens. blues.
rose colors. etc, are worked out In
these braids and beads. The solid bead
work of to-day Is not embroidered on
a background like IndiHs work, but is
made in woven and strung patterns,
the result OF lighter effects.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23


Handsome cloth suits will be
trimmed with fur. Bands Of IL will be
put on the skirt and collars. cuffs aud
waistcoats made OF II 20 go with the
coat This Is good news to the wom-
an who has odd pieces OF fur or gar
ments that are out OF fashion She
can use them upon g. cloth gown. one
directoire suit OF duh ecru broadcloth
has a fourinch band of brown fur
around the skirt. aud the coat has a
narrow, long wais;coat of IT, The wide
revers are OF brown satin. and the
triple cuffs are Of the satin. edged with
a two-inch band Of fur. The hat that
goes with this IS an immense fat
sailor of ecru satin with an Alsatian
bow OF brown fur across the sides.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
For Boy or Girl.

A charming little costume for the
small boy or girl going TO kindergarten
could be made from golden brown
broadcloth. trimmed with black as
trakhan. The box coat could cover
the dress or knickers as the case may
be. and close double breasted with
black frogs. The coat sleeves should
be deep shawl and the collar and cuffs
OF the black astrakhan. The hat OF
hussar shape Will have a draped crown
of the brown cloth and brim Of as
trakhan. a white brush on the left
side will be held in place with a black
cord ornament. SuppOsiDg a boy is
the wearer. a black patent leather belt
may be added.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
REO:NoorE OF SLACK SILK.
Garment Especially Adapted for the
Quiet. Conservative Woman.

For quiet. conservative women Is a
redingcte Of heavy black corded silk
hanging straight-;here are no seams
save those under the arms-aud the
fronts lap easily, buttoning twice be-
low the bust; from here the fronts
slope back TO show much o. the skirt
OF the dress beneath. At the front
corners and in the middle corners OF
the back. where Il is slashed waist
high TO allow walking room. are dec
orauve bits of colored embroidery
mingled family with gold and silver
threads. Above the front closing. the
material Is cut away and the space is
filled with lovely brocaded silk in faint
dull shades of colors. This is adjusted
In crossing fields that rise TO shape
a high directoire collar At the back:
filling the space at the throat is a
cravat of the new canvas that has
wholly replaced the net and null Of
the summer time. This new canvas Is
oddly woven ina rather large meshes
with line threads.-Nogue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

over an empire f.ame covered wiz
shirs ed silk
A particularly attractive shade was
made for small lamp. The frame
was circular. about ten inches in
diameter at the bottom and six inches
at the top. This was covered with
emerald green silk. gathered to the
frame at top and bottom.
The outer cover was OF white
batiste, finished on the upper and
lower edge with a tiny scallop such as
Is used on a fine corset cover. The de-
sign was an open one OF dragons and
twin'ng foliage interspersed with eye
let's
The work was done in a fine white
mcrcerized cotton. in the over and
over stitch wherever the work was
raised. but most often in the eyelet
stitch.
There was just enough of the satin
stitch TO relieve the fairness of the Ma
deira embroidery. Such a shade costs
little for materials. yet is dainty and
effective as a gift
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

In buying table linen remember that
Irish linen is considered the best The
French loses it's gloss, which is its
chief beauty. and the Scotch is partial
iy bleached with chlorine. which weak
ems the fiber. The Irish Is grass
bleached s-d improves with time.
Many housekeepers claim that the
stores OF household linen should be
kept in piles on shelves rather than in
drawers. where they are likely &c be-
come tumbled. II kept on shelves
they should be protected from dust
by thin curtains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
DRESS FOR WINTER
PLAN WARDROBE TO FIT THE
SEASON.
Sewing Room Responsible for Duty
Of Keeping the 5ody Warm So
That Bedroom May Be
Properly Ventilated

This is what may be termed the age
of defensive therapeutics The up-to-
date physicians. as well as students OF
hygiene and sanitation. are concen-
trating their efforts on the prevention.
not the cure, OF illness.
We are so accustomed to connecting
the word fashion with mere raiment
that IL comes with something OF a
shock TO learn that there are also
fashions in health and sanitation.
There was time when the semi-in-
valid was distinctly in fashion. a most
interesting figure upon whom were
showered social attentions, flowers.
gifts, etc.
To-day the semiinvalid, the posses
sor of indefinable. but chronic aches
and pains, is completely out of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
SIR Umbrella Covers.

This usually discarded article has
many uses for the thrifty housewife
Cut the full length next to the seam
Dampen and press. Then roll up ready
10 be used 10 line a standing collar
replace a worn collar band. convert
by folding and stitching into a tape to
hang up coats and dresses. facing for
sleeves, instead of thickness OF dress
material. or binding for sleeves, as il
is much softer than binding ribbon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

Mrs. Snobbington (anxiously)-But
my dear son, is Miss Smith. to whom
you are so strangely attracted, OF an
old fanily7
HeadstrOng Son-Yes. mother; she
told me she had every reason to be-
Eeve that some OF her ancestors were
really prehistoric.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
UTILITY Box FOR BATHROOM.
New Fad That Provides a Receptacle
Of Real Value.

Welcome addition to bathroom fit
tings is the utility box of white en-
amel about the size OF a shirt-waist
receptacle. II is intended TO hold
towels and half the surface at the top
of the box is divided into compart-
hents much like the tray OF an ordi-
nary trunk. except that it is stationary.
These spaces are for holding clean
wash rags and different kinds of soap.
In addition to its legitimate use it
is convenient seat to use when put
ting on or taking of shoes and stock
ings.
The price is eight dollars.
Stockings I'm bright tartan effects.
such as the Stewart. seem to be loud.
but really they are charming when
worn with shoes that harmonic or
contrast.
A less striking but equally effective
combination is the plaid Of the black
watch I'm hose. worn with dark-green
suede shoes closing with smokepearl
buttons.
The vamps Of the shoes are IN mar
row raised stripes. like corduroy. the
uppers Of plain smooth suede. Plaids
in wood brown and cream are lovely
when the shoes are az tan suede
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

Most people find it rather difficult
TO prevent the mats at sitting or bed
room doors getting kicked out OF place
Try this plan: Sew a small brass ring
firmly to each corner of the mats. and
screw tiny rounded cup hooks into the
corners of the doorway. close to the
floor. II the rings are hung over the
haoks they win hc:1 the mats firmly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
The Artistic renneranent.

Theatrical Manager-What leads
YOU to believe you are fitted for the
stage?
Applicability. there amt no
doubt about IT, Me and my husband
are on the point OF separatin' all the
time-Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

Many wisely prefer the best white
CASTLE soap for cleansing the teeth
at least twice a week. IL not every dav
One ordinary cake will make three
good-sized strips. Gradually. with a
heated hatpin. work a hole through
the solid cube Of soap and push
through a piece OF white string. Hang
In convenient place and nee often in
stead or even with any preferred
powder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
AN Convenient, ohserued.

Wife tsuspiciously)- is this
Kitty you and your friends talk about
at your club? Is it proper for a young
woman 10 call there?
Husband tinnocently) - Perfectly
proper, my dear There is an ante"
there to chaperon this Kitty.-Balti-
more American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Make Your Taners-

II you run out of wax tapers make
one by twisting a string and dipping
it in melted parafin wax and holding
It up by one end to dri0. 1t hardens
instantly and you can place It in the
lighter and use Immediately.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

IN place. and as there are rings at ali
four corners each mat can he turned
frequently. so that 1t may wear evenly.
Ihe hooks must be very small and
rounded. or dresses viii catch In
them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
USE TUCKER EFFECT
RELIEVES MoNoToNY OF PLAIN
LACE eUIMPE.
Combined with Collar Of a Different
Kind Of Lace earniture May Be
Made strikingly Ef-
fectiVe.

To relieve the monotony of the plain
lace guimpe, without which no gown
Is really fashionable at present. a
quaint tucker effect is being intro
duced on dresses of rather simple de
sign. The tucker is combined with a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
sIIk skirt: cloth coat

Among the best of the new cos
tunes is seen the combination of OF
toman silk and liberty broaAcloth. The
skirt is of silk, long. flowing and un-
trimmed. The coat is also long. is OF
the cloth, and usually has revers CT
silk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

American Tourist understand.
marquis, that you fell in love with
distinguished American lady on &C
count of her pretty foot
Marqms-Dat is it. Dat is it. De
pretty way she foots de bius.-N Y.
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Sura Enouch

Bacon see when a dentist IN
China is extracting tooth for a man,
another man pounds on a gong. TO
drown the cries of the patient.
Egbort-Why don't they give gas?
Which man do you think they
ought to give the gas to?"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Eaner % Know.

Il always measure my words" said
the talkative man.
What do you use?" asked laconic
listener. "A barrel or tub2"-Chicago
Bocord-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
snsakinn Of Clubs

Redd-Have you any Esperanto
club IN your town?
Greene-No: 1 think all those the
police carry are of locust-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
LAMP SHADE IN EMBROIDERY.
Costs Little, and Makes a Dainty and
Effective Gift.

One OF the most attractive OF the
new lamp shades is one that can
easily be copied by the girl who can
embrosder. II is done In Madeira en-
broidery on the sheerest handkerchief
linen or Persian lawn. and IS made up
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
no Proteet eahy.s stocklncs.

Basic piece Of muslin on cambri,
the color of the stockings in the TO.
where the safety pin is used. and the,
viii not be torn by the pins.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Hints 70 Fishermen

Always take a good supply OF pep
per with YOU When snort is bad scat.
ter the pepper over the water aud get
ready 20 lasso the fish whenever they
come up TO snceze.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23

a collar with jabot made OF net is
one of the most popular pieces Of
neckwear. This design is a favorite.
The net is slightly full around the
neck, held in place with feather
bones. The jabot is like a full double
boxplait. The velvet ribbons are
black, or any color one chooses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Being an optImIst.

Being an optimist is hoping you
are going to make a fortune when
you know you will lose your last cent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
Left.Handed people.

The proportion OF left-handed peo-
pie is one IN six.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
A Feminine View.

"one-haif OF the world doesn't know
how the other half lives" observed the
moralizer.
How provokingl" exclaimed Mrs.
Gossip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-23
CIrcus lax

What's the contortionist kicking
about?"
She's mad because her husband
doesn't rush In 20 button her waist
down the back. Detroit Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-10-21
DEATH LIST IS LARGE
Thlrty-seven Lives Lost In the
Southern Storm.

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. 16.-With the
known death list already reaching a
total Of thirty-seven, and with thir-
teen others reported dead. with scores
seriously injured and many others
painfully bruised and with the prop
erty damage running to $1.000.000 or
more. the havoc and destruction of
the storm which swept Middle and
West Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia
and portions of Arkansas and South
Carolina grows hourly as reports are
received from remote points and as
normal wire communication is gradu-
ally being resumed.
The storm was probably the worst
that has visited this section of the
South in years, being intense in it's
destroying fury and widespread In its
area. Halves of counties were laid in
waste and ruin. Towns were de-
stroyed, plantations were greatly
damaged and from all sections of the
storm-swept area come reports Of loss
Of life, ruin and desolatian.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-10-21
DEFENDS THE PAYNE BILL
Speaker Cannon Also Approves Taft's
Winona Speech.

Elgir. ILL.,, Oct. 20.-Speaker Joseph
G.. Cannon appeared IN the role of the
defender of the Payne tari@ bin and
Of President Taft's Winona speech in
an address at the opening OF the am.
nual convention of the Mayors Asso-
citation of Illinois. He depicted SEM.
tor CuRmins of Iowa as the ally of
William Jennings Bryan, while he de-
clared that the Nebraska leader was
advocating tariff revision to force an
issue in the presidential campaign of
1912.
He insisted that the Payne tariff
bill is the best tariff bill that has ever
been enacted in the history of the re.
public. pointing out he turning wheels
of industry as his proof. 1t repre-.
scented, he averred, the will Of the ma
jority in congress who supported the
rules under which it was passed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-10-21

Miss Josephine Flagstad has the
finest display of ladies hats ever shown
in Day county.
The Free Sewing Machine company
now issue al insurance policy with each
machine. (no charge) absolutely insur-
ing'tl holder for years against loss
by fire, floods, or tonados or breaking OF
parts, attachments. belts, needles, etc.
See Mohs &c Karpen, headquarters for
standard machines. They will tell you
all about the Free.
H. E. Henry, the Britton apple dealer
is in northern Michigan buying some
carsof winter apples for the South
Dakota towns. One of which will stop
in Webster to be sold from the car door
at prices which. will make you smile,
quality being considered. This man
Henry deserves the patronage of all
who want a strictly merchantable
apple. He buys direct from the orchard
and puts.up nothing but strictly hand
picked No and No. 2 stock. If you
want the best fruit .obtainable, don't
miss the car which will show up about
the last of October. Keep tab on it's
arrival through Michael Sasse.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-10-21
COMFORTING WORDS
Many Webster Household will
Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of bad
back removed; to be entirely free from
annoying, dangerous urinary disorders
is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell how this great change
can be brought about will prove COM
forting words to hundreds of Webster
readers.
Dudley Stats, Real Estate and Insur-
ance, of M:lbank, S. D., says: II am
glad to say that ! have used Doan's
Kidney Pills for kidney trouble of long
standing, and have been greatly bene
fitted. can heartily recommend this
excellent remedy to other kidney suffer
ers"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.