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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
Massage

/ am asked about massage Of the scalp
and how one can apply Il. While the
shampooing can be done by oneself, It
IS much pleasanter 70 have it performed
BY someone else. The same IS true OF
scalp massage; but then II will not be
done sufficiently often to be of much
practical benefit. II you do it every time
you comb your hair, you will obtain
some results from it If you live in
large city where such things are done,
it IS well to take treatment or two in
order TO better understand the process.
You should use the tips of the fingers,
the pulps, so to speak, OF each hand,
applying them first as close as possible
TO the scalp, then with circular motion,
while still pressing firmly on the scalp,
go over the entire scalp, so that the
blood will be brought to the roots OF
the hair. Superficial rubbing does no
good, and is apt to rub the hair out BY
the roots.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

likely to play a prominent part in dress
this spring and summer. Many of the
floral effects are exquisite Some wide
sash ribbons show these rich blossoms
on background of woven gold threads.
This savors rather too much Of paint
ing the lily" the flowers in delicate col
ors on white or lightly tinted ground
seem in better taste.
The girdle is tackled to its foundation
and the bow and ends tackled in place
the fastening being made by hooks and
eyes A sash prepared in this way will
last many times as long as one that is
drawn about the waist and tied
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

be avoided If all-black mourning pre-
cludes a white finish, the line must be
softencd by using transparent material
Though there is, perhaps, not quite an
equal variety of ready-made ruchings in
black, it is not difficult matter to make
just what one wants, and the home
laundering qualities of crayenetted
crepe and yelling should be remembered.
OF course, the d,lllest of black gros- grain
ribbon or silk must be used for the
girdle of such dresses, though ordinarily
satin is preferred. 1t is, by the way,
something of satin year 1t is made
up into entire gowns, and in wooden
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

ton that is designed and made for each
gown individually.
Harmony the Secret Of Effectiveness
In gathering together the materials
~. ;des ~ b4a~ ~- in ,J mind Wb;i. S dis.rs
ent tones of one color may be employed
TO advantage, no second color enters
the composition this season, except in
tiniest touches in the trimmings In
the matter of favorite colors, darker
shades have the preference, and black,
either alone or in combination with
white-"Magpie combination" it is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

Brushing the hair is of little benefit,
and sometimes is quite the contrary, as it
drags the hair out 1t is much better to
use the finger tips in the manner de-
scribed. 1t is supposed that badness IS
due to microbes, which can be carried
from one head TO another by means OF
combs, brushes and by the fingers Of
those who make a profession Of giving
scalp massage. All combs and brushes
should be kept scrupulously clean. One
should always take her own when going
TO a hair-dresser
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
GIRDLES & BUTTONS AMONG
THE SEASONS NOVELTIES

quantity of lace and other white stuff
in their making.
Black gowning generally has the dual
advantage of distinction and economy.
The well-planned black gown will look
we'll for every occasion, yet not insist
emily proclaim itself as color may.
No matter what the gowns color may
be, hard lines at face and hands are to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
TASTE IN THE ACCESSORIES
THE MARK OF DISTINCTION

be carefully fitted and as close at the
sides as possible, and when, as now,
fashion demands ruche finish, it should
be NARROW and fiat. For the woman with
a slender neck there are many fascinat-
ing neck pieces, and practically all OF
them may be produced at home.
A lace band with a ruche on both
edges 10 fayorite form, and a linen
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
q sing Hair Tonics

What is good hair tonic2 The selec-
ton Of anything to be applied to the
scalp for the benefit Of the hair requires
judgment If the hair IS OllV and sticky
it does not need more grease, but rather
something OF a drying nature, such as
has good deal Of alcohol in i, The
quinine hair tOnics are good for such
cases. If the hair IS dry and feels dead,
the crying need is grease
Crude yellow vaseline IS much used
for this purpose. 4 little IS taken on the
finger and rubbed into the roots. This
prevents the mass Of hair from getting
sticky. A good way to apply grease Is
to use the oil cans used for sewing ma
chimes The vaseline has to be made
thin by beating oil into it. Almond oil
or olive oil can be used for this purpose.
Lanolin is also used for the roots OF the
hair MI ed with vaseline and OIL Il IS
too sticky TO be used by itself
The long nozzle of the OIL can makes
the application of the oily mixture 10 the
roots OF the hair easier, as IT can be In
PRODUCED TO the scalp and the oil reaches
the roots without oiling the hair itssk.
If the scalp Is white and the roots OF the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

trimming features apart from their as
ISOLATION with the sash. Tassels and
pendants of all kinds are used made of
silk, cord, braid, or, as in this case. the
material Of the garment.
gztteas 9 Festurs Of tho Coming Styles
Buttons grow rather than decrease in
favor, and are used alike on waists,
skirts or coats. The wooden mold is
the usual foundation. though if a dif-
ferent shape "a square, for instance) is
wanted, the foundation may be cut from
stiff cardboard. The round shape is
most popular and is well liked framed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

coats, semi-htting and neatly tailored,
are by no means driven out by the
more elaborate models. with trimmings,
reverS and even sashes This plain
coat has made place of its own, even
in Paris, where it is known as the
American coat"
The Coming In OF the Girdls
1t is the giTdle with sash ends that
will be most gladly received Of all the
newer accessories, and its use will go
long way toward transforming a last
seasons gown. Almost every gown
turned out hv q frst-class dressmaker
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

sashss for Misses Dresses
Sashes for misses dresses require the
boned girdle support for the benefit oS
the beautiful ribbons that arc used The
doubling over, stringy process woul0
mean too great sacrifice. Ribbons as9
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

hair seem dead, and the hair is falling
out in quantities, one of the best things
to stimulate the scalp and provoke a
growth of hair is the tincture of can
tharides.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
sashes for Kisses Dresses

goods those with satin finish arc moas
popular
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24
Value Of Cantharides

growth Of hair IS the tincture OF can
tharides.
Value Of Cantharides
Used in full strength, it would prob
ably blister most scalps. To avoid this,
it should be diluted with water to a half
or a third of its strength It is not pos
siblc to give definite directions, as the
tenderness of the scalp varies so greatly
with different people, but it should be
used as strong as one can without bis
tering.
It should be applied to the roots Of
the hair every day or every other day
according to the effect of the application.
If the scalp IS very red and irritated
one should wait before making another
application 1t IS better to use it in this
way by itself than to add it, as IS so
often done, to the hair tonics, for then
the strength can be regulated as well as
the length Of time OF its use.
Castor OIL
Castor oil is often recommended for
hair-tonics or incorporated in them. It
is no better than the oily substances al
ready mentioned, and its odor makes It
unpleasant.
In those cases where the hair is fall
ing afarmingly, shaving the scalp is re-
sorted to, and undoubtedly with much
benefit The hair is shaved several hines,
or until marked improvement is shown,
before It is allowed to grow again
The annoyance of wig OF wearing a
cap 10 very great; the head becomes
hested, and II IS fact that the hair
should be exposed freely to the dr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-24

T| HERE come times when it
seems necessary to concentrate
the mind on the fact that good
= dressing is larQelY an indlyld-
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
A Bachelor Maid PARTY


A WOMAN who frankly called herself n old maid, but didn't quite dare
~ designate her friends so b1 nty sent wi invitations to half a DOZEN o
4 ! her unmarried friends for I. bachelor maid party.
The decorations of the room copsstedo of catsc u some china, others made
of ga papers, and cheap, colored teapots. The W latter were arhstcahy ar
ranged IN the broad picture-ran which, RAJ around he womansd den whhe from
it were suspended pictures of cats. cat caricatures, stuffed cats many tiny
toy kittens such as al be bought for a few cents in toy stores
The amusements of the evening turned on the W. articles supposedly dear
to the unmarried won of late vintage A basket was passed holding tiny
paper kittens each m bearing In its mouth a wen-known quotation abou a cat
Each n was given TIN choice of illustrating her quotation either y a draw
ing or a blackboard that "a on an easela at m sde of the room or oil actrg 1t
ut in pantomine. This must be done SO that te rest Of he guests should
guess the quotation.
with a blank space for answer Alternate questions referred to cats Oh tea as
IAN underground cat?' Ans, Catacomb;" "A social tea? Ans, Party "A
dreaded cat? Ans, Catastrophe" "A witty tea? Ans, Repartee- She who
had the most answer correct received a pize-a tiny silver at to be worn as
a charm.
Pads were passed and ach me was given fifteen minutes to write a limerick
her real sentiments or cats and tea. These were read aloud by the
hostess and the guests voted which N as ceveret A china tea-caddy was
given to the winner.
Cats 1 Have known" "a another stunt The guests gathered around the
open fire, the lights were turned dim n stories of pet cats the cat anec-
dotes We're told.
This was followed by n original version of Truth. The guests We're sworn
to honesty. and the hostess constituting herself auestioner. Such queries fol-
lowed as when did you drink a u OF tea under the most sentimental crcum-
AS the women had Travelled much and many of them had had inter sting and
rather unusual lives he stories theseq questions brought nut We're a delightful
finish for the evening
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
WN
BY. KATE
MASTEpSON

has lost US some pleasant acquaintance.
This is true, even Of love. We should
not complain at circumstances that
control such matters.
Propinquity makes good friends. Dis
lance loses them utterly very often.
We must not think of hat friend as
false or dlsloyal. So many things in
tervene In such cases. Some of us who
write many letters are hurt If the other
let's the correspondence lag-but again
we are wrong. There are many who
hate to write letters. There are many
who will not write them for some deep
and mysterious reason bred of legal
lore. There are others, who, suffering
some change of fortune, think it best
to sink out of sight.
Danish the feeling of hurt in these
affairs and try and reason 1t out al
ways with a kindly spirit to the alb
sent one, who. after all. was our friend
once.
OF course we know how the unpleas-
ant criticism, lightly uttered, carried
with venomous sting, creates d~issension
and skaters the closest ties. We know
how we feel ourselves when we hear
the unkind word attributed to one we
care for.
And none Of us in these days goes
to the other girl as we used at school
and demand why she said It. That al
ways used to result in a grand three
cornered quarrel. Now we affect not
to mind the gossip.
But we do mind it. nevertheless
Such reports and engagements of some
word that should have been
spoken ruptures the closest bond. 1t is
surprising even in business matters Of
Importance how repeated gossip will re.
tard and injure the individual.
Really the clam should be our ma
tional emblem rather than the eagle,
whose speciality is screaming. And the
farther off we keep from the habitual
tale bearer the better for u health
and our friendships.
Women who fret and fume over the
one who used to be always within
reach, ready with the word Of cheer or
who allow the break to develop into
an UNPLEASANT interchange of accusa-
ton and reply. Of outside comment and
the repetition of personal matters
knowledge Of which was gained
through the intimacy, stamp them
selves as being unworthy of. even the
poorest friendship.
Yet we are forced to listen often t.
the tone of bitter condemnation IL
which the erstwhile friend will re
count every fault of the one who has
broken the tie. Sometimes she has
done so because h could not any
longer stand the one-sided friendship.
This is the companionship in which
one person domineers over the other
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
The Practical Young Man of
Spirit Will Elect to Be the
Sole Breadwinner.

should accept the larger part of his
support from her.
When young people are considering
the vital point OF marriage they ought
at once to begin laying up a little for
the future. The man should find some
thing to do and should do 1t. The girl
should study domestic economy. so that
she may be able to make the most of a
husbands modest income. neither vast
Ing It through ignorance or spending
more than the man can earn.
Two young people of congenial tastes
need not wait to be married until they
are rich. To do this is supremely fool
ish. They nay resolve to enjoy their
day OF small things, to live p~rudently In
a tiny home, TO cut their cloth within
their pattern and not beyond 1t but they
should a least be sure of a little before
the solemn words are said that shall
bind them together for life.
They may safely begin or a very tiny
income, but they must not begin on
nothing a year, and to do so will be
particularly dangerous. if Harry shows
a disposition to drift along in an EASY
going, selfish way. while letting Phyllis
carry the heft of the load.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
Wrong that Brides Should Have
to Retain Positions to Pay
Household Bills.
BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER.
. GIRL of % and a man of "a are

GIRL OF 22 and a man OF "a are
III seriously considering the prob
lem of their future life. The
girl tells me that she is engaged to be
married, that Harry and she suit one
another perfectly, love one another de-
yotedly and are ABSOLUTELY satisfied and
happy when they are together.
Phyllis Is a book-keeper and is so
valuable to the firm thai employs her
that she Is paid a liberal salary. Harry,
up to this date, has not discovered a
niche into which he can fit. He has
neither trade nor profession nor bust
ness position of n kind. He is look
Ing about for something to do, but he
declines to enter pom a situation in
which he will have to take orders from
those above him. What he wants is
something to do in which a small capt
tai may be invested with a probability
of large gains. Harry declares that he
is willing to work hard If he can find
the work for which he is fitted.
Phyllis trusts Harry completely, as
serts that he Is not incident and that
he is not a dreamer. She is willing to
marry him and keep or working at her
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27

Her goings and comings are the only
important ones. She dictates every
opinion. She expects her wishes to be
followed In everything. She allows tic
individuality but her own. BY and by
she becomes positively insulting and
the friend occupies a position not halt
SO se~lf-respecting as that of a paid
companion.
This is one of the greatest reasons
why women lose friends that are
worth having. The instinctively cour-
teous one of the pair will not stop to
meet rudeness with rudeness, to contra
diet and argue,-so she submits as LONG
as she can. Then she loses her re-
spect for the other woman and avoids
her, often with great regret.
The coarser grained woman goes on
her domineering way fancylng 1t Is a
great grand thing to have others bend
to her superior force-which. If analysed
would prove TO be an ugly temper and
an unpleasant disposition, which as she
grows older gets to be uncomfortable.
Sometimes it develops into a form OF
insanity.
The friendships hat through varying
winds drift off in the currents OF life
should be regarded with philosophy and
with regret and never with that pecu-
liar malice which some evince IL the
friend chooses another path than our
own.
Let us thank the fates for a pleasant
friendship that lasted even for a time,
They are not SO plentiful. We meet
dozens of charming and admirable ac-
quaintances, but not many with whom
We can affiliate.
The. former friend of business or So
cial life has maybe shared our joys
and woes, broken bread with us and
listened to our troubles kindly as We
have to theirs-this bond that has beer
should be given the tribute of respect
Place 1t among the pleasant memo
ries, let 1t rest unassailed by g~arrulous
recapitulation of how much we gave
ohN INV lux VIC IcCSiNeu. MAN Oh
woman that you hear indulging In q
cheap recital of the faults of some on
who months or weeks ago was the in.
s%eparable chum deserves the sharpes'
snub that you can administer.
Never let mistaken kindness caus
you to harken to this form of gossip
Put such people where they belong
Do not be afraid of a%ntagonizinf
them. Remember the story of Peck
sniff and Tom Pinch. If you cannot ia.
or wean any n from this fixed ides
let them go their way, turning all thu
sweetness of life to gall.
In all friendships as in love mucl
must be given and received. We 10,
in the chance to place a pleasure in
friends way-to show the esteem w
hold her in. And in this way we keel
her loyal and true. no matter what di
visions life may bring.
When the good friend goes think O
her still happily and with th%ankfulnes
for the spell that, even for a littl,
while, made US seem fine enough to b,
] loved so well.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
FRECKLE LOTION.
WHY WEAR A BUCKLE2

The large waist has been sanctioned
at last, and the oma who has made
up her mind to wear it" goes on her
way rejoicing and wondering in her in
most soul why she never made ii an
Individual fashion for herself before.
permission to expand the waist, a
woman may accentuate the waist-line
in whatever way h may please. The
larger measurement is not permitted
for the express purpose of exploiting
the waist-line or calling attention to 1t,
but merely for the reducing of the hip
to bring about a more natural woman's
outline, in compliance with the dresses
descending to us from the middle ages.
Belt buckles placed in front at about
the waist line call undue attention to
that line and are out of place with the
prevailing theory of dressing. which is
a desire to eliminate what in truth is
an unnatural waist line. There is.
however, a possibility of a too large or
a too prominent waist development. and
the belt buckle. which is apparently
going on before" and taking the
woman with 1t. is a misplaced jewel, If
jewel 1t be.
Now, women hate most awfully" to
abandon some nice piece of tinsel, but,
never mind; the buckle win return:
YOU may presently be wearing II at the
or as a part of your ornamental
breast plate, IL the moyen-age gowns
nawefst
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
PARIS


Artificial flowers are, besides, worn
more than ever with the gowns, and
hardly a woman who ions a new mus
lin or chiffon frock neglects to tuck q
blossom or two into the folds in front.
writes u Paris correspondent. Great
mushroom-colored sunhowers represent
one of the favorites, while malmaison
carnations with powder-green leaves
run them very close in point of favor.
Bunches of flowers are likewise tied
to the s~unshades, while some of the
more elaborate parasols in chiffon or
lace have trails of banksia or Wild
roses marking out the medallions of
denteile or forming the border.
Black MORE revers and faclngs are
introduced on nearly all the race coats.
AS a matter Of fact, it represents the
old story Of "tonjours ~perdrix.9 and
whether in cloth or Shantung. satin or
toile de, Jouy. the wide revers and
square turnover collar form part 81
a scheme Of which the fashionable
world in general seems still 70 b :
long way fr9m safety. -
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
FOULARDS FAVORITES

There is no doubt thai foulard has
the first choice with many women of
moderate means over any other silk.
and the ultra-fashionable oma is
rure to have one OF more of foulard
gowns in her extensive wardrobe.
The foulard may be made simply or
deliberately, long or short. and for
almost any sort of ordinary wear, it all
depending on the cut and the trimming.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
PerpIexed Seventeen.
Dear Mia Donn

Dear Miss Doom:
Do you think a gil OF II Is old enough to
become engaged? I have been going with a
young man Of q, who ANTS me to give up
everybody else. Now, while / am very
fond OF him, 1 cannot bring myself to be
serious. Though I like him best. I find il
quite easy to forget him for a time when I
I'm with other boys and girls. Is this a
Sign OF fckleness, or is II just because 1
I'm not really in love? l think II he went
away for a time II know myself better.
Please advise me. SEVENTEEN.
1t is quite evident that you are not
really in love with Inn. The wisest thing
&c do is TO let him know exactly now
you feel. II you tell him as plainly as
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-27
Fie! You Young Husbands Who Loue
andWon t Buy the Bread and Cheese!

ledger. earning bread for herself and
helping to earn Harry's until he settled
down with energy in the place that
thus far he has never found.
In other words, this girl. an honor
able toiler in the worlds field, Is about
to marry a man who has not yet proved
himself equal to the task of his own
maintenance. On his part. he Is ask
Ing her to marry him on nothing a
year.
l am sure, ventures the writer in the
Philadelphia Press. tina these young
people are on the threshold OF a great
mistake. Love Is indispensable Il.
happy marriage. but besides love, the
future fundamental requisite, there
must be a roof and four walls.
There must. be a home to live in,
though the home be only two little
rooms. There must be bread and cheese.
The husband should b. the ~breadwin-
ner, and though a girl, after marriage,
may prefer to go on working and to
earn a part of the household expenses,
she ought not to be obliged to do this,
nor is 1t fair that it should be ex-
pected of her.
In time, no matter how bravely the
two may set out, the wife will grow
weary OF her unjust share in the daily
drudgery, and the husband will lose
something of his real manliness.
1t cannot be the fair thing that a
strong, ablebodied young man should
lean heavily on his wife and hat he