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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
The American Girl in Grand Opera-Her
Native Abilities Great. But She Must
Learn Patience
By Madame JOHANNAfCADSKI
| Metropolitan Opera House. New York

IN the years that have been living
and singing in America l have be-
come very much interested in the Amer
lean girl and in her life, which, as you
must know, is very different from that
OF the young girls of Germany For
America, of course, gives liberty and
opportunity for development of all kinds
that girls do not have in Europe. And
rs the mother of girl, who is growing
up and receiving her education in your
country as well as in mine, have, per
kaps, thought about the matter more
seriously than a woman who is not
mother.
Especially have l had opportunity to
know the girl with voice and in many
cases to know also the home conditions
that surround her. Like other singers
before the public, | receive all the time
requests to try voices and often to as
sist young singers Yet l find it is
seldom that the truth is appreciated
when it is unfavorable either as to the
voice or the singers method of using it.
u is sad, of course when a girl who
loves music has not the voice to express
what she appreciates, and the truth is
not ALWAYS easy to tell. But there is
only one way to start right, and that is
20 find out the truth at once and &C
eept il.
But how many girls are willing to
consider filling a second or third place
in the singing world? All must dream
of becoming, some day, Brunhilde or
Lucia-depending upon the character of
tie voice. Yet great voice, after all,
10 an accident, a piece of good fortune
which is no more to its possessor's
credit than the inheritance of great
wealth. 1t is the use she makes Of her
gift that is the singers part.
Voice Not Everything
The question is if she has the mind OF
a musician, the intelligence, the courage,
the persistence and self-sacrifce to
make Of herself great artist And one
thing | am convinced of: the result de-
pends more upon the pupil than upon
the teacher. 1t is true that voices have
been ruined by incorrect methods, but |
believe that great deal more than half
depends upon the pupil
1t seems to me that the American
girl as much to help and little TO hinder
her in her chosen work or art. The
American girl has great ability to do
the thing she starts out in life to do.
and ] think that almost all the girls in
America want to do something. A girl
may not need to support herself, She
may not even have great talent, yet she
will often desire to do some work
rather than 10 remain in her home
Useless Sacrifices for Ambition
There is much to admire in this i'm
pulse to work, but also there is a side
to it that seems to me sad. mean the
so often useless sacrifices made by fam
lies, sometimes even by the husband of
the young woman with voice, to pay
for its education and training. Is it not
better that the girl with a sweet, but
not extraordinary, voice should study
enough so that she may sing in her
home and for her friends, rather than
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
pas'eboard means 50 much. isn't III
The Importance Of Cards
Not when you think that cards
10 unite society. We could never
of our social debts, or even rem
people Of our existence, without III
The Importance of Cards

threads, crossing the drawn space to
the opposite group, whore a bulionhole
stitch is taken around that group, tie
working thread is tsIsted back to the
centre, then crossed 70 the remaining
sides Of the opening. where buttonhole
stitch is made around each group Of
threads. Seeding stitch is succession
Of tiny back stitches made on the right
side Of the material They must be
even and regular II SIZE and the stitches
OF every row are made 70 come midway
between those in the preceding row.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

consider that the latter stage requires a
certain amount of dignity in costume !;
this loes not mean that one must dress
''old, but there should be an Importance
to the design and trimmings that is not
essential for youth.
A young girl may wear an absolutely
plain shirt-waist, for instance. with
,urned-down collar and turned-back
cuffs, but for the woman of forty, or
over, this garment would be entirely un-
suitable Even the plain plated shirt
waist with standing linen collar, that
looks trim and smart on a younger
woman, seems IN some way out of keep
ing with the dignity impaired by added
years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

chiffon broadcloth, henrietta or cash
mere.
The Importance Of Colors
In considering color, gray always
comes first to mind, but there is almost
as much room for selection amongst the
various shades of gray as If they were
different colorS Then, too, the individ
ual complexion and coloring must be
considered The theory of matching the
general tinting is safe 10 follow.
The colorless face may not be framed
to advantage with the tints that favor
the pink and white skin; for the latter
there Is gray with a pinkish tinge that
~ very suitable, and the dark orchid
shades through which the same pinkish
timing runs, but not light enough to be
conspicuous, will be good for the street
costume
Plain black, though not mourning, so
often adopted for almost constant wear
by the middle-agcd, IS really quite try
ing, unless well relieved about the neck
and throat by white Take a lesson
from the changing hair and make the
black and white proportions practically
correspond DO not be afraid OF few
touches Of delicate color. few fancy
stitches in embroidery silk outlining an
edge, spider web worked IN silk ON
the cloth-covering OF button molds-few
realize by what simple means original
and distinctive gGWning may often be
attained.
A Coco Tit Not a Tight Fit
here IS enc ihIug the woman Of we'll
developed h9Ure should bear 10 mind,
and that IS mat good ht IS not neces-
sariy a upht bt--rathei the reverse. in
fac, a wcil-cut, caSy-htling garment,
with symmetrical hnes. is more graceful
and becoming and less inclined 10 at
tract attention TO one SIZE than the
vast or coat shat IS nouceably tight
htilug,
In skirts, too, figure with full hips
vii look immeasurablv better when
there IS a good SWING at the sides. from
the hips to the lower edge Only at
the ccntrefront should the skirt hang
perfectly straight and fiat When it is.
Drawn back too much from the sides the
effect upon the figure IS not at all good
nh 81 z-.-,x
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

The so-callcd shirt-waist costume
shown herewith exemplihes the distine-
ton that may be impaired to a simple
gown by a few comparatively trifilng
additions. The shirt waist has three
tuck plaits laid at the shoulder at both
front and back, but, instead OF finishing
with plain collar or stock. the neck is
cut into a V at the front and a small
chemisette OF lace or tucked lawn fills
in the opening. A turnover collar to
which is applied fancy bsnd-trimming
edges the neck Of the waist, and the
same trimming outlines the fro.t edges,
forming d vest effect that is always be.
coming 10 a figure that IS at all inclined
to stoutness.
In the same way length is given to
the front OF the skirt by the triple
plated panel that is Judiciously fattened
at the top by having the centre panel
overlap the two added plaits A similar
neck effect may be introduced into any
shirt-wais', and any plain skirt may have
the long front lines suggested by making
lap seams where the front breadth JOINS
the sides, or Oy trimming these seams
with braid or folds OF the same cloth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

several possible reasons the singer does
not fairly represent herself, persons
hearing her, perhaps for the only time
in the season, will leave the house feel
ing that she is not worthy of her repu-
tstion. They will express this opinion,
perhaps write it to the papers. These
things are inevitable They must be
passed over, counted up in the balance
of gain and loss. If the singer loves her
art they will not disturb her peace, but
she must not expect that they will not
occur.
But once she has reached the pro-
ficiency in her art which will enable her
to sing the great, noble roles of Wagner,
the beautiful music of Mozart and of
Verdi, great happiness is hers, 1t is
a JOY TO use her voice, a JOY to work
over the conception of a great composer
and to carry it out so that the part
lies in her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

to leave her home and enter upon an
expensive course of training upon the
chance of obtaining some day a posi-
tion to sing small roles in some small
opera house? And if the family of such
a girl must make great sacrifices in
order to make the training and the trip
abroad possible, is it worth the cost?
But suppose the girl has an extraor-
binary voice-and | have found many
such in America-then it seems TO me
that the greatest drawback to her real
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
POTATO AND cHEEsl MoID

Cut the potatoes IL thin slices and lire
well-buttered mold Then I'll with
sliced potato spf.n&led with pepper and
salt in layers with thinly sliced cheese.
Pour IN as much milk as the mold will
hold and bake till it is set. Separate
around the top edge. and invert on o
seryinR-dish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
Development Must be Slow

Of these stitches 10 the first with a but
tonhole stitch at every point where they
cross. This is a very simple way of
filing in large spaces and one of the
most effective stitches in lace-making.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
BRoILED FISH WITH PAT RAsoALs"

treshen a salt mackerel or a hnnan-
haddie, spread with butter and broil
CIs,e five cold boiled potatoes, mix
with them five spoonfuls OF flour, half
gill OF milk, two eggs and seasoning
Of salt and pepper Form in small balls,
drop into hot lat and them a pale
brown Dcpress the centre Of each and
put in a icaspoonful Of maiiye d'h6fsI
butter. Serve garnished with lemon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

apparent size, while a smooth surface
reduces it. For the same reason large
or pronounced plaids or figured goods
should be avoided
An Effective Costume
Because one is stout and has reached
the happy and kindly middle distance in
life, It is not necessary to deny oneself
the small though insiStent fads of fash
ion. The suspender waist and the UNI
der-blouse or guimpe, both rather frivo-
lous details of the costume, may be
adapted to the use of the woman who
is fair and forty, if she will only bear
in mind the idea of dignity.
The waist shown presents the bretelie
feature embodied in the over-blouse,
that is. however, given a distinctive
touch by the use of the small vest
pieces at the front, which should have
small fancy buttons by way of decora-
ton for the simulated or actual closing.
The same buttons, with silk cord or
cotton cable cord covered with the waist
material, trim the slashed opening
through which the lace underb blouse IL
visible at the shoulders.
The skirt has two side-plaits at each
side of the centre7front, forming what
is known as an inverted double box
plat, and the same arrangement is re-
peatcd at the centre-back; the skirt has
nine cores, and flares smartly about the
feet Silk or satin will develop nicely
by this design, though, perhaps, wooden
goods will be even better Lansdowne
is an especially suitable material, or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

WE frequently
w hear ON
plant that fashion
artists consider only
the model figure ;
many types are be-
coming TO youth
and grace that are
impossible W he n
middle age has been
reached and the fig
ure has taken on
heavier proportions.
1t is ALWAYS we'll TO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
Needlework for Household Decoration
BY THE USE OF THE NEW BRAIDs
Beautiful Lace Easily Made

In the matter OF dress trimmings fash
ion must sometimes plead guilty to
the charge of fickleness, but the accusa-
ton scarcely applies to the laces that are
used for household decoration. There
are certain novelties introduced from
time TO time, yet none of item is strong
enough TO disturb, seriously, the favor of
the Renaissance laces.
Just this much of innovation has af-
fected the latter, and that is the use of
the flet or square mesh for filing in
large spaces, a change that produces
greater variety and a more striking eff
feet This square mesh is very plainly
shown in the table-co the first illus
tration.
The open spaces in the scrolls are filed
in with bars Romano and the centre OF
the seven pointed f1ower-like figure with
straight lines crossing at right angles,
the thread twisted in working back, and
small wheel or spider worked az each
intersection Bars Romano are worked
IN the same manner as point des Apes,
a second line OF the stitches being made
across the space at right angles to the
FIRST
working Bars Romano
To work it, fasten the thread at
one edge of the braid in the space to be
filled and carry it across 10 the opposite
side, where il SHOULD be secured TO the
braid with buttonhole stitch: make a
second buttonhole stitch in the braid at
the space OF about twice the thickness OF
the thread from the first and start to
carry this second thread back to the
starting side About one-quarter Of an
inch from the braid make, with the sec
ond thread a buttonhole stitch on tire
first lire OF thread, making it loose
enough 10 allow two other buttonhole
stitches to be made across its loop.
Make these huttOnhole groaTs at spaces
OF about one-half inch across the first
Gne Of thread. Work across the space
10 this manner. having each double line
OF threads about one-half 'aCh distant
ron the next. Work anntber row of
the bars across the Space at right angles
TO the FIRST, making the bUttonhole
groups come midway OF the space be-
tween he rows Of the first lines of point
des AlDes. and securing the second row
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
Rewards Of Work

Rewards Of Work
And after study and the mastery of
technique have made musical expression
second nature, there is the wonderful
thrill that comes when one is swayed by
the inspiration that comes with the &C
tual performance And NEST of all is
it d happiness to feel that those who
care for you and for your art are
pleased.
A singer frequently has not time to
send answers to the kind letters that
are sent to her The demands upon her
time and strength are so many but she
cares for every bit of appreciation that
comes to her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
A Design with English Braid

Bars Romano and the CROSSINGS %
twisted bars with wheels at their cross
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

success lies in her mistaken desire to do
the thing too quickly, to make what you
call the short cut" 1t is true that in
Germany there has been tendency
more in the past than at present-to
hold back for too long time the young
singer. Yet the routine and discipline
of foreign opera house, with the OPP
portunity it gives OF acquiring roper
toire, seems to me essential
Development Must be Slow
Only in that way can be gained the
finish, the technique, indispensable to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
The Artists Life

The public, and even the critics, are
not likely to know if she sings with a
cold or without rehearsal The public
does no; l. lerstand these circum-
stances, VIII ID may place her in false
light; neither do they desire explana-
tons. They go to the opera to be en-
tertained and to accept what is given
them as ii stands. Ii for some one of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

this interfere any more than she can
help with her serenity, and not at all
with the best interests of her work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

find that the girl who desires to be-
come an opera singer often feels as if
the life of her profession were every
thing But to live 30 would be to live
but half of HE. For. after all away
from the work and excitement and ap-
plause OF the opera house, there is home
and the real life And the woman
whose heart is only il her success, how
real happiness in this world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19

How should let my friends know
that have conc back to town to live"
asked Mrs. Howe
you should call on all friends and
former visiting acquaintance and leave
your cards with your new address In
large cities where distances are great
and visiting IS not easy many persons
simplify ma ters by having a iea or a
scries of teas and sending out cards 10
th2t effect This shows ones friends
ihtt one remembers them and wishes to
see tht,n. and they generally respond by
calling on one Of the days; but after a
prolonged absence it would seem more
courteous to call on your list Of ac-
quaintsnces, even though YOU send out
cards later for some special event.
Everyone should try 10 make at least
one call during the year on friends and
acquaintance"
Before ! forget il rleaee explain what
is meant by leaving cards?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-05-19
The Etiquette of Cards
RULES GOVERNING THE USE
OF VISITING CARDS
When. Where, For Whom to
Leave Then.

" A SIX me anything you like" said
Mrs. Wright cordially TO friend
who had been puzzled over some points
of etiquette
You are very good to help me" said
Mrs. Howe. After living out of town
for some time as | have done one gets
out OF touch with many things"
In town or out of town there are al
ways certain accounts &c be kept with
society" answered Mrs Wright In
smaller towns and country neighbor-
hoods the same general duties should be
done. don't mean TO call them duties
only. They should be pleasures"
But with my children to think of.
have neglected social duties or pleas
ures," pleaded Mrs Howe
That is natural and frequent ex-
cuse," said her friend, but it is not al
together fair TO your husband or your
self to neglect society, and not fair 10
seem indifferent to your friends Then
you must remember that you have two
girls They should give you a new in
terest in social life
But they are chilGren !" exclaimed
the young mother IN surprise.
Keep in Touch for the Children
They viii not always be children
They viii be grown up before you real
re 1t. While they are growing up you
must not drift away from social inter
ests or customs. You must stay bright
and young for the sake of your husband
children, friends and society in general"
you are right, am going to try TO
follow your example said Mrs. Howe,
gayly. Then She added, III my girls
have as good manners when they grow
up as your Rosdmond, | shall be happy"
Il did not intend to draw down so
much fauery on my head or on Rosa
monds, said Mrs Wright, laughing
Then she continued conhdIngly: Rosa
monds coming out tins winter has been
JOY instead 81 task, because | have
tried always TO keep in touch with so
ciety and its ways A girls coming out
brings up all sorts 81 matters for dis
cussIon, and one needs to be prepared
with information
Il see that you are having a very
busy winter said Mrs Howe
Yes. busy and delightful winter
and now that you tell nc YOU want my
suggestions ! shall have another pleas
IRE is there MT something you want
10 discuss r
Yes; it seems to me that one Of the
most important things IS the etiquette
Of cards 1t is strange that bit Of
pas'eboard means 50 much. isn't III"
The Importance of Cards
Not when you think that cards help
TO unite society. We could never pay
off our social debts, or even remind
people Of our existence, without these
useful little bits OF pasieboard Cards
are very often, too the expressions Of
kindliness, sympathy or congratulation
Alter all, there is common sense res-
son about the use Of visiting cards, as
IN most social matters. Leaving cards
Is a step toward renewing friendships,
forming or eniarging ones circle oil
friends If one does not follow the pre-
scribed rules It IS 4 sure step IN the
wrong direction
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-22
Watch the Lobby Trust.

Down in Jefferson City you will
observe that the brewers call on the
public service corporations in their
tune Of trouble, and the corporations
count with confidence upon the
brewers when ta: pinch comes from
the other shoe.
When N considers trusts and
antitrust laws it is well to take &C.
count OF the lobby trust or political
trust that special interests form. The
people must keep their eye on that
trust and on the relations Of their
representatives. 10 it. For there is
no antitrust statue can reach it.
The lobby registration law has proved
I" be an absurdity in operation.
After all it is not much OF a burden
I" write one self down what every one
else knows one to be. And most of
the sure enough lobbyists refuse to
d even that.
Now. the workings Of this lobby
political trust are as clear as day. 1t
Is the old fashioned s.you-scratch-
my-back-and-Pll-s way
OF doing business embellished with all
the machine ''uimmings." A rail.
way that make, money through q
franchise from the people uses a part
OF its surplus to help the liquor men
~ prevent the peoples right to vote
"a prohibition or their right to have
such regulation as they demand.
Aud 4 railway does this because i,
expects the brewers in return to helm
defeat the railway legislation that the
people demand--such as the Public
Utilities bill.
Watch your representatives. votes
~ the closing days Of the session.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-22

Note who it is that uses the name Of
his party to cover q vote for the In
terests. See how many liquor votes
are cast against the Public. Utilities
bill when it comes up for definite act
ion.
The lobby trust is the most palpa-
BILE thing apOut the legislative halls.
But just because it is so obvious it
can be smashed TO smithereens If the
"folks at home" will simply pay at
tention and will scrutinize records
Kansas City Times.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-22
WHY do the liquor newspapers

Why do the liquor newspapers
make the positive statement that
prohibition has been a failure in
every state that has tried it: that
more liquor is drank and crime COM
united in those states than when the
saloons were in full sway? Take the
hot wind. sand storm, grasshoppcr,
bleeding State Of Kansas as an cx-
ample. It is the richest state, per
capita, in the Union, and its cash is
piled up IN the banks subject to the
action Of the producer. instead Of
being IN the vaults OF the distlllcrs,
brewers and saIoonkeeIers, as is the
case in thxwet states. Which is the
better place for your cash?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-22
A KNOCKED

is a man who can't see good in any per.
son o. thing. 1t S a habit caused by dis
ordered liver. If you find you are begin
ming to see things through blue spectac.
les, treat your liver to a good cleaning
ont process with Billiards. Herbine. A
sure cure for constipation, dyspepsia
indigestion, sick headache, biliousness,
all liver, stomach and bowel troubles.
Sold by Globe Drugstore.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-22

THE legislature is talking Of adj
iourning May 10th. They say talk is
cheap, but up in Jefferson it is a pref
ty costly commodity, for talk is all
the people have SC far, for the hum
dreds OF thousands Of their good
money. II may be that the legisla-
ture, in the last week, OF part Of it,
may actually do something, and so
give the Republicans Of the state a
fighting chance in the next election,
otherwise the ''mysterious stranger"
VIII have 10 skiddoo.