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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
THOU SHALT NOT KISS.

crandmother legislation Is not in 1t with the Iowa state government crnxade against kissing. But this must not be characterized as. maid en-auntiy, It's motives being no pru- dish but sanitary. as a correspondent explains. Pending complete action against tuberculosis by some state which win make 1t penal for any one to breathe. Iowa is attempting to nut down kissing by persuasions.
 At the cost of the state, an 'arus- tic; sign" hung with pink and blue ribbon and bearing the legend. Don't Kiss me" is sent to every household in Iowa where child is born, to De hung round It's neck. That, reform might secure the grateful vote of every bachelor uncie, where 1t not ac- companied by a. ''whirlwind tour" In which the, state lecturer. on hsalth has enlisted the services of 1000 of feminine teachers. 1t was rash on his part, perhaps. to compiicate his medical mission by talking nonsense, to the effect that kissing is ''an ab- surd custom holding no 5oyg but, in spite of that, he has got his 1000, who will circularize all young people going to evening parties with printed warnings against the deadly habit.
 Finally. there are to be Sioo prizes for every unkissed girl of 1b. with s25 more for every year she holds out. Of course 1t Is really impossible to prove such negative but no doubt the girls word will generally be talk eT, In some lcases her face may he her fortune as eonciusive evidence in itself. and. if the funds run short. thers may hos d novei fanp Teduc- ink the reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
WHY THE MARRIED
 WOMAN IS POPULAR

As a rule. the young married ,wo- man is exceedingly attractive. She has gained experience and Knowledge of mankind which stands her in good stead says The New York. American. Her household cares and responsibiii- ties have developed tact. and the many experiences which befall every married woman have inspired feeling Of sympathy. s
 She realizes that she is not ail-ini- potant however fascinating she may be. Man Is naturally authoritative, and he likes his power. recognized He also has had little vanities. and she who is clever enough to discover and appreciate this is certain to be fa- vorite.
 It seems a pity that girls do not cultivate wider and broader views of life. A young girl may be pretty and interesting as well. Careful. systsma- : tic reading is powerful aid in stiniti- latiug conversation. and the cultiva- ton of observation will encourage sympathy, which Is so potent a factor of social success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28

pointed, should be used. This ,shoul< be also employed to push down the flesh which grows at the base of the nail. .s fss.
 Broad Nails--They who have theif nails broad are of . gentle dispoeitfon bashful and afraid of speAktng be- fore their superiors. or. Indeed. to anyone without hesitation and . downcast afr. s.s
 Little Nails-Littis round nails dis cover . person to be obstinateiy an- gry( seldom pleased, incllntng to hate everyone as conceiving himself sup erior to others. though without any foundation for such conception.
 Fleshy NaiIs--A calm person and idier. loving to sleep. eat and drink; not delighted to hustle and . busy life; one who prefers . narrow income without industry. to one of opulenhe tq bs acquired by activity and dili- gence. sls lffs9 s.s5s < ,.,s 5i Pale or Lead-coiorsd NAils-+A mel- ancholy person. one whos through choice leads sedentsry : life. snd would willingly give up all thinks for the sake of study, and to improvs ia the learned and metaphysical branchee of philosophy. ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
HOW TO MAKEA MAN FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU

The act of falling in and out of lovs has been brought to q fine art by soma young ladies. says The New YorI American But there is nothing tt condemn in, this. A, girl shows hel sense by desire to get married; anf when she casts her favors first on ons man and then on another she is not flirting; she Is, to, put 1t plainly. saInp- ling the goods. t
 A girl thinks she has fallen in love with a young man. but discovers if time that she. made q mistake, and likes some one else better. No sooner is she off with the old than she Is ot with the new. This is not hirting. fl Is fair game: and ten to one her first lover has all the time and his eyea and thoughts on another girl
 But there are some girls who posi- lively do not know how to be loved No doubt you yourself have noticed pleasant. pretty girls who never seen to bring a Romeo to their feet. Whilst on the other hand, you know girls hy no mtsn pretty or specially attfRctive but who seem to lure the young men in their direction as q magnet doe, a needle. The saddest part of it Is that you know the loveriesS Iadies would have lovers if they could--but they can't. ss., z,
 When in the company of young men some girls have positive knack of saying the wrong thing. Instead oi making a young man feel at ease. thes put him on a bed of thorns. These young ladies have no tact. Now If there iS one sense girl must have If she Is going to get lover. 1t Is tact. It is the first art of pleasing.
 She must get on pleasant. although not familiar, terms with him; make him feel that he Is in the company of a girl who shares few of his views; let him see that she thinks for herself sometimes; takes an interest In what concerns him, and what goes on in the world. The great advantage of this will be that the conversation will never flag; and there Is nothing moro uncomfortable than those dreadful luils in conversation. when either party Is at loss to know how to recommence it.
 Another thing . girl should remem-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
EXPRESSION IS LAW
 OF MANS DAILY LTFH

Some one has said: Man e di6sr- enlisted from the lower animals In two great physical respects: he cen stand erect and has the power cf speech. and on two things docs man do worse" .r
 Speech is one of the greatest pisss- ings bestowed upon man. Expression is the law of life. and while We find many beautiful forms of mans ex- precision in the line arts every one has the art instinct, and the voice ,is the natural medium for man's highest form of expression.
 The responsibility of speech is ono we take lightly, yet no power we possess hasrso great sn influence over our lives and the lives of others We have all been made happy by the utterance of single word. and we have all felt the longing of lifs- time ito kill and bury that haif-min- ute speech"
 Speech Is our conscious form of ex- pression. and is under our control. While every attitude and movement express something of wornap's men- tai for spiritual. state. It is what she says to the world through the med- ium of her voice for which the world holds her responsible. n is the little word--onlyfa a monosyiizble--that de- cfdes her destiny. Who can tell how great an inDdence voices have upon us7' sffs5 s.E E .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28

ten your back if you offend against every other rule in the walkers canon of beauty. Better swell out your chest like a pouter pigeon or an uely man who has just received . connpliment| on his looks. If you can not remember not to stoop in any other way. The exaggeration soon corrects Itself and . swelied chest means back straight and abdomen in.
 Don't .slomp'' as you walk. It makes you look laxy, awkward and lifeless. Tread arertly, even though your shoes feel bursting with feet and you are 50 tired you can barely drag. It is no more. restfui to pull your feet along the ground than tc step forth lightly. if not briskly.
 Don't hustle as though you were seeking to reach an escaping ''best beau.. A walk that just falls short of a run is rarely graceful, nor is Il good for the average heart.
 Don't wajdle under the impression that 1t is graee-producing. It isn't and 1t Is deadly tiring to anyone who must walk with you.
 Don't life your feet as though you were horse with high hock-action nor bring down your heels as upon q pest that must be exterminated. E, Don't go "pigeon-toed- nor turkey toed's nor move your feet as If they were padding ducks feet. You may observe every other rule of good walking and 1t will be defeated fl you do not place your feet correct ly.
 Walk from your hips. but not with them. There are few walks so vulgar especially in these days of evident lines. than swinging or wriggling hips If that be your fault, walk daily for an hour with book on your head Nothing will so quickly correct 1t Persevere. though the only book ,yor own Is a webster's Unabridged and your skull Is thin.
 To walk well. gracefully. theefore to walk. for beauty, hold the should CTS back and up. the chest out. and the abdomen in. This mean that you can breathe clear down to your toes and improve your heart and color thereby. It means you are properly poised on the ball of the foot. SO your step will be light and springy. Ii also means that you cannot, if you try. stick your stomach out and make your dresses hike" in front and drag af the back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
A FEW D0N,TS FOR ,.s.s .,,,t ,s.1sss WOMEN, WHO WALK

There is. nothing. beautiful about walking would be the verdict of the average onlooker watching the ordi- nary walk of today. ..
 Not one woman in a hundred walks we'll.
 To be strictly true. she probably walks very badly
 If you do not believe 1t. take note the next time you are down street. If you do not see more queer walks, more ungainly. graceiesss even vulgar, walks than you ever saw before. your powers of observation need develop ing.
 There is the woman who stoops un- til you. think her twenty years older than she is and would never dream that the clothes that look so badly are handsome and costly.
 Keep up your shoulders and straight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
EXPRESSIVE MOUTH IsArD TO BEAUTY

(, The mouth is the most expressive feature in the face.
 No matter how plain she may be. the woman who is kindly and sym pathetic in the best sense rarely has shomely mouth. 4
 And the most beautiful face in the world. to start with. may be marred by mouth that expresses discontent or hardness or peevishness.
 We all know this in general way. but few of us deliberately look into the mirror. to observe. with cold and inpersonai gaze, the state of our own months.
 More external but equally destruc- tive in itsA effect upon the beauty is the . habtt wof grimacing .of using mannerisnssiiin speaking which dis tend the mouth or make ugly lines around 1t.
 If you do this get your family or some patient friend to remind you un- til you have been. broken of the habit The habit of going about with the mouth open is a bad one, When alone, reading orisewing, make . special ef- fort to remember to keep 1t closed. v A Cppidts bow is nice Ito have, but a mouth that expresses strength and sweetness is more lasting and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
NARCIssUsEs GROW
 IN BOWLS

Narcissuses of many sorts can he grown excellentlv in. bowls, and for these growers recommend compost of crushed shell and cocoanut fiber. in the proportion of three parts fiber to one of shell. good lump of char coal being added to keep all sweet. The bowls should be covered :. with moss and kept in the dark while the roots are forming.
 Large trumpet daffodills and hya- cinths can be grown In glasses, as described above. but do not use transparent glass. as the roots are not particularly beautiful. ~ :
 A beautiful effect results from raising pure white hyacinth in an old double handled copper hagon. Benares brass. pewter. or silver bowls look lovely for dinner table ornament. while the bright colored art ware pots can be made to furnish pretty effects.
 The perfume of Jonquils makes them a Joy for table decoration, while crocuses will thrive in quite shallow saucers of water and moss. or water and silver sand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
WHY HUSBANDS HoBBIEsq

We all know that 1t is very tiresome vvhen the man whose compantonsnip Is our greatest pleasure and delight neglects us in favor of astenis rae 'ouet of golf club. a hammer npaoe. or whatever implement ts used IT ll Sae ls Following of his own particular hoDny' saxs Thes,New York iAmerican. ssA = Rut he. aaespt ,Eiea fly, eglect ps; we must must not aiiiowW oIfseIvvss to think he does. and we must force ourselves to ;fsS fizs That ffia 'ffrai with the 1hobby y Is lusualiy a thoroughly sound and healthy-flin man.
 know a girl--we will call her Daisy--wh0 became engaged 70 splendid six~foot young giant who was a member of a local rowing club and ts.wliose Saturday afternoons and several eveni1ss B. week were devoted to- training, for forthcoming races.
 At first baisy ,didn't mind. and was cohtent 5t6 idle along the banks while Douglass saashSG by irf As slim racing shell but after a bit she began to be jealous of her ~iover's hobby and to feel that she was being neglected In favor, of two silly wooden scuils.
 For a while she grumbIed to her. self alone. then she began grumblins to Douglas. with the result that after O. ,re# !weRs ofsfsafs and excuses the yowip&n feauBsl was 3fEbAndoAed and the scTiils laid aside. 'n1 ti1 z
 ,yBut fhisk piece Of enforced masculine renuncia tions worked; nothing but sad results, for. every evening which the lovers spent together was tortured with an Uncomfortable restraint caus- ed by the lowering ghost of an aban- doned hobby
 Douglas couldn't help remembering the splash of the water and the swish of the oars. and Daisy couldn't help knowing that he was remembering. with the result that six weeks later the ring was missing from Daisy,s lonely little finger. while. with e heavy heart, Douglas got into training for the next regatta races.
 And all this because al silly. exact- ing little girl had refused to sanction the existence of so harmless and healthy rival as a. pair Of sculIs.
 It was a big pity, and there are dozens, of other similar. big ,pities when women jibe. at the hobby which gives health. interest and enjoyment to the man of their hearts.
 It may be irritating when we would like peaceful walk through the ieafy lanes, for scales and exercises and ex- ercises and pieces to be practiced on the plano!
 Yes, never for one moment would one deny that sometimes the husbands hobby is quite small drawback to complete domestic bliss, but for all that. let the hobby go on and prosper bringing pleasure and. contentment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28

Der is that, when . man is taking her for little trip up the river. or to the seaside, not to be forever making ob- jections to this. that and everything else. It makes man feel as if he cannot please her. and that he has spoiled her day. Let her not for in- stance. object to. the hostelry where he proposes to take lunch. He didn't build the place. remember; and If she fs in the company of decent fellow heSwili not omit to, take: her into the best place.
 she need not be. told 1t is unman- nerIy to pass comments on the comes- tibles provided, But some girls do, and the man not only feels perfect ass," but he resolves that when he has seen her home he will never take her away from 1t again.
 Although dress is not the beginning and end of securing a sweetheart 1t Roes long way in that direction. girl should dress neatly and smartly, and should eschew everything xaudy and fiaahy. If she made her own dress let him Know it. He will think to himseif, "well, here's . smart Htne xirl. I'll bet Sshe put that dress to- Retf,er for risnext to nothing" as no doubt she did. It iE well to bear ih mind that man fights just . litte shy of girls some what free anded ln the matter of spending money. for the simple reason. that they make expen- sive wives.
 Don't talk to man jestinsiy and airhtingiy of the marriage state, be. cause 1t is very foolish. Every siri wants to get married, and 90 does ey- cry man. If he can only Ind the giri As if. is he who is to provide the mon- ey for as home. so he Is. on the lookout for. d maid who Is bright and compan- iona bie. simple. in tastes. and not too mighty.
 If "a girl possesses these aualihca- lions. and is pleasing without being forward. she can make almost any man love her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
PADS AND FASHIONS

Piaids are again conspicuous among
 Beaded purses are prominent in sll sixes. Chenille has returned to favor as $ trimming. scarfs of the season are generally long and wide.
 An the hair ornaments of the hour are glitterins.
 Velvet makes up many of the haud- some walking gowns.
 Beads and buBles figure prominently in trimming designs.
 Two-toned lininss are seen on many of the tailored coats.
 The lace Of our Erandmothers is In the height of fashion.
 Very handsome separate bIouses arc made of tucked chifron over net.
 Gold fibre tissue Is. considered smart CT for guimpeB than net or tuiie.
 Gold or bronze Mercury wings adorn some of the small velvet hats from Paris.
 Tuks. puffs. caps and drapery of vary ing designs now elaborate the sieeves. Novelties include vclvah dog collars with flowers embroidered in natural colors.
 Bows of gilt, yelled with maiine or black chiffon. are among fashienahis
 Bronze pumps. fni&asd< with . alngis strap and large rosetfe or buckle. are in great favor. 9t
 The darkest greens for street wear and the lighter ones for evenings ara alike very popular. Fronts, cuffs and broad sailor cole. lars In contrasting cpiors are seen on some of the sweaters. | Many new turhans are fashionad of beaver and trimmed nt tho side with
 Very smart srs the sevkrsig piain velvet slippers. the sole trimming be- Ing q, flat bow of the velvet. veiHngs of chiffcn or net are tho most conspicuotis, possibiy. of any de- tan of todayfs fashions. 4 toQue of cisamois-colpred velvet trimmed with black wings, is decidedly smart and unusual as we'll
 The so-caiied Egyptian ribbons that look like temple ooiumus, trim many of the handsomest tnrhams.
 Bunchess of short p1umes sfe bsing used moro than the single long ones so much in vogue last season.
 Two new names that go with tonek that are charmingiy soft and sbecpm- ing are bat gray and Beauyiss blue. The plaifed walking skirt is \ deserv- ediy popular model. and most pree- teal sone. and 1t has now many de- votaes. %
 Net boisros. in white and black. eiabotately embroidered. are most serviceable as toilette accessory,
 Moire waists of the Gtnson style are holding there favor. They have silk buttons covered with the silk.
 The flower of fashion this season is the Bermuda lily. It ia in white or pink and Is grown small or large.
 A mixture. Of silver and gold in trlEn- ming bands or garniture ig now more favored than gold or. silver alone
 Hair kinds of all kinds prevail. some single and of considerable width. and some double. like the Greek fiiet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
WHY U0y8 oUR1D SO
 OFTEN MEET DEFEATS
--s

Our neighbor the World wants to
 know. says life. Rernarking that the
 Bureau of Labor at Washington has
 established the fact that divorces are
 three .times more numerous than they
 were. generation ago. 1t says:
 What Is the trouble? Why Is 1t
 that of, every 1000 'sAmer1can men,
 women end children ten have been
 divorced and another ten perhaps
 have separated from their marital partnsrs. What Is 1t in the lives of
 50. many of the younger generations of Afns rfcans that renders them in- capable of matrimonial happiness? Why SO many sdivorces?
 First. Because of the decline of
 authority. Everybody in this country
 wants to be his own boss and is So
 as far as possible. Nobody wants to
 obey unless obediepce matches inc
 cHnation. The ancient superstitition
 that the husband dBsthes hegd of the
 family and his wife must mind him ia thoroughly exploded. Husbands nowadays seldom demand or expect
 obedience, nor do wives suggest it. The; basis of contemporary American marriage Is agreement. When this fails the parties quit.
 Second. Because there are so many more ways than there were gem eration ago for woman to make a living. Marriage sis less important to
 women as a means of support than
 1t was then. s Third. Because the price of living
 is SO high. Men abandon their wives
 in shocking numbers because the job of maintenance is heavy and they get
 tired Of 1t. s
 Fourth.s Because women require much, more and give less than they did,fa eeneration ago. They have been carefully endowed by law in
 most states with rights and privileges proper to independence. Their private fortunes. if they have any. are their
 own: their earnings are their own; they have Q claim on their husnand'
 estates and legal right to be sup
 ported by their husbands. but tneir legal obligations tos their husbands are few and slight and difficult, such as they are, to exact by law.
 Fifth. Because distractions have greateIy Increased in Amerfcan life in a gneration. Cheap amusements abound, electric lights. cheap shows, cheap newspapers, cheap transporta- ton. Everybody reads the one-cent papers, including the advertisements The common run of people have more Ideas in their heads. run about more want more things and live much more
 stimulated lives than they did gen. eration ago..
 sixth. Church influences for the time being are weaker than tthey used to be. and dramatic influences are more pervasive. Church influences favor continuity in marriage; dramatic ih- fiuences favor variety.
 There are plenty more, reasons, but six are enough. The wonder. IS tnat
 in the face of such convincing req sons as these about nine marriages
 in every ten still hold good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
CHARACTER IN
 FINGER NAILS

reafIinp character by the fingernails. Here are some of the rules:
 !. Long NaiIs--When the nails are long the person Is good-natured. but placing little confidence in others.
 Marrow Nalls-The person with such nails Is desirous of attaintng knowl- edge in the sciences. but neyer at peace long with her neighppfs.
 Never employ a penknite to clean the nails. A soft stick rounded. not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does, not cure children of had wetting. There Is a constitutionai os,,sa for this trouble. Mrs. Summers, BOX " Notre Dame. Ind. will send free to. any mother her successful home trsatmsnf with full instructions. Send no money5 bns write her today if your children trouhIs you In this way. DonA blame the obiid the chances are it can't help H Thfs. treatment also cures adults and aged naonie troubled with urine difficulties by day ur night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28

The Robin Hood hat, with brim of russet beaver and crown of green, vel :. vet, is exceedingly popular for out of- door recreations.
 Dehutsntes are wearing white beaver hats in flowing shapes, especially inc graceful second Empire, or Eugenie hat. as 1t is called. The smartest of these are trimmed with the pIumes Of the rare, Arctic owl. ,..,t7
 The Paris idea of gown as straight and as sttf as a pipestem has failed to find favor on this side of the water. and for once American women. are fol- lowing their own ideas. the result be- Ing fuller and more graceful sklrta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-28
Interest fothe 1y)ornan

should De . more vslssd poesesslon-
 The lines about the mouth that come from happinsss from smiiinfs are seldom unbeautifui.