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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-30

tablecloth was spread on the grass in a q,ie.
corner Of the park. Havin' a good time,
Opal2"
''"The twins are,' answered Opal indi-
rectly.
"Supper's on the tablecloth, everybody,
set up or down, !" ordered Ma. IT'S gen
orally supposed to be mans duty to hack
up the cooked hens, but know Pa d make
a mess of it afore he clawed 'em apart, Sc
I'm goin'.to do-it myself, stated Ma ener-
getically. II suppose there ought to be
some order to distribute the truck; but veil
be as informal as possible, cause we're all
as hungry as owls. !"
Music always makes me hungry" stated
Mandy sentimentally.
"Then guess you amt hungry often, /"
observed julie.
Freeze onto this here chicken bone, julie,
and let that shut your mouth, admonished
her mother.
patriotic music for me every time,"
claimed Pa enthusiastically.
Me, too, agreed Ma. "Idunno what's
more upliftin' than to think of your country
onct in while aa.
On each side Of Opal sat twin, and under
cover Of helping them Oral ate very little.
But she, was so busy with the twins and
seemed so cheerful, and her cheeks burned
so brightly red, that Ma Flckinger was sure
her youngest daughter was having good
time
II forgot somethin', mumbled Panner,
when the meal was nearly finished; and
hastily rising disappeared aroundfthe corner
Of the eating-house. e os
"Whats got into P.nnera"- demanded
julie Of Mandy. 's5''
Gsearch me- answered easy Mandy,
shaking her head.
-.-s" It's ice cream cones screamed Julie
ecstatically when he returned, "oh,
goody." Elk 1a' ,'e , S.
"No," denied Ma. That's too good to
be truel' -
81 thought it'd cool us off, Panner
apologized for his generosity. I" Ma Flick
niger, will you see to the handin Of EN-
out, first reseryin' one for yourself 7"
| should say | would,' promised Ma
heartily. "But | dunno as the twinses
ought to have any, she added prudehtly.
Shucks, MAJ" exclaimed julie. Cones
is only froze milk"
Everybody stop gabblin and listen to
me, " shouted Pa in genial, holiday voice.
Then he continued, using what he supposed
to be pure dictionary Words:
"Flickinger's folks herein assembled, I
propose to give our Ma risin' vote of
thanks for this here supper and the adjoin-
in good time 1,'.l'
Second it." spoke up Panner in a, gruff
parliamentary voice
"Here, too, added Milo, informally.
"Shut up, all Of you,' snapped Ma,
though Pa could see that she was nightly
pleased, " and save.your breath to git trans
fers putin the conductors on the way
home" rsgs
ot II anybodXsgit8 risin' vote Of thanks,
why not WIliam ahthisconesp demanded
julie esla ss
II propose that the risin' vote Of thanks
be considered as inclulin' William panrier
and his ice cream cones, said Me elegantly
Carried" declared Pa and lie picnic
party was twice as jol' sisarwards Be.
cause sol. Of pas gailantry ana Generous
si.4 4sk,,z-ep
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-30

" "Them's bears there" timidly limited
Jasper.
Aunt Opal, she won't show us bears,
Japper,' Janice sorrowfully informed her
little brother,
why, Of course ] will, }" promised Opal
readily
Land! dunno when lever spent
happier day, cried sAiaFat sipprr-tinie,
when Opal came with the twins lwhere the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-30

woolen dresses and impossible purple
trimmed handkerchiefs.
Then the music ceased And the babhle of
the crowd arose 1 louder insistence.
And the great oaks had already begun
to send their shadows across the noisy
'ravine.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-30

in llcr most agreeable mood. sIt wouldn't
a been polite to "a said the truth"
Zion Park. which was really but a contin-
uation Of the Weston Springs ravine, was
sv.cis'ed with people There was small
amphithealer, and mammoth, brightly
painted eatins house, in front OF which a
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-23
oI2znYzYc) hDLzs1ER MRARg
/6rAec )Z1U ZyE4ZZD

In every we'll equipped wardrobe there
should he one ar two o:essy, dainty
negligeos against a spell of sickness"
Fortorn, indeed Il the state ii the
conxalescent Nha does not possess
comfortable and becoming room gown
for the days when she is allowed Ii sit
up and receive visitors. vet is still too
i'll t. give serious consideration Ia
clothes. Usually IN such case a
sister AT accommodating friend II dis
patched downtown I. purchase some
sort al negiisTs. for the invalid and
nine times aut IT ten the garment sc-
iecteI Mould b. the last thing in the
world the sick woman would have her
self chosen rnr her own use,
\ negltg@e that jars upon thu sertst-
htlttle> If the invalid may cause her
real un1sappine~~, particularly ii She
hc "A Nanan Eastldious about her per
sonal appearance. ! pleasing @@udoir
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with the body nj the garm, mt inI ara
afterward Joined by Il seam under .he
arm. Il four-inch strip o. plain she'll
stitch running down thu inner s.igc nj
the Sleeve and continuing down the
jacket To the bottom. This gives sur
ficient Width SO that the 4 4rment will
not draw on the figure The little
cruchetea yoke Is put in last, the top
at the sleeves being fulled into small
space at either side. This jacket -
in pale lavender and the bow. o. violet
ribbon. adds a Frenchy touch. but the
jacket could he developed in pink. pale
blue or any preferred colo.
\ most acceptable gift to the coEys.-
descent is a boudoir cap 10 he warm
Hhesa visitors are present Mcst
women are sensitive, about aiscrenaa-
eies in their eoiffure at sIch time.
when they are not able themselves I.
do the hair in the sacus.onlcd manner
and no one else can make IL look just
right. So the becoming little cap D.
sfrear lawn. fine. embroidery and lace
With ribbon trimmings. or al safi
chiffon or silk finished with fri, nf
lace makes IA satisfactory temporary
substitute for the nuffs. brafds and
pompadaur worn On other OCCASIONS.
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robe. lovely in color. appealing In
grace of line and frathing over with
softenins and becoming iaceS will af-
ford such content that recovery will
he that much FASTENED, The woman
who has been i'll and has had t, wear
negliece Of clumsy lines. purchased
hurri.aly far her by i well-meanlns
relative. VIII see To il. once she is
abroad again and iii good health. that
A distractingls pretty dressing gown
e"zily warm and in just her color, is
laid away i'm sachet powder ready for
another Illness and convalescen1e.
The cream white alhatross or cash
mere houdnir robe is always ethereally
lovely on delicate woman. and such
a neelisee may he mounted over an
under robe of thin china silk in pale
blue ar pink with charming effect. If
eainred negligee is chosen. the tint
should he most delicate. for the palor
Of the invalid will not stand a vivid
rose or sky blue.
The best pattern for an inyaiii's neg
lisee is one With straight. graceful
lines. the material falling from the
shoulder without belt of any sort
raomy armhotes. even though they are
gathered in at the wrist. Cashmere
wool alhatrass. French flannel and
chatIis make comfortable winter ares-
sing gowns: crepe de chine. messaline.
Of even chiffon shirred over silk lin
ing may be used ii something more
Ella harats is desired.
Dainty bed sacaues" ut Marin. yet
light material will be needed before
the fuli-iength gown for the GONZALES
cent days. and these little bed sacques
should he as rasishls pretty as the
donor can make them. To the WEAK
and weary soul, lying In bed for weeks
there Is an incentive toward getting
well faster. II only To don the aliuring
sacaue which is ready for the frs.
"sttting-up" day These little sacques
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-23

are best made Of French flannel -.
cashmere and are cut in one piece
without seams. much As No USED -
cut out folded over paper dat frorns.
Ribbons hold the little garment to
gether under the arms and il IL the
work of moment To slip tn sag .tse.
over the inyaIids shanlaess Hand
embroidery and hand seaiinFias Trim
such sacaue most aaintily AMI there
should be a soft silk lining inside.
Circular knitted shawls are very c.xy
and warm for the invalid whose room
is not too well heated, and when made
of the light soft Shetland wno Il in
delicate coiors these circular shawis
are very attractive. \ pretty shawl in
lavender and white Shetland wan, *
Illustrated: and also a graceful fo~stel
kinrono jacket which should not b. df-
ficult for the woman who erschets To
copy. The loose kimonosihc sleeves
on this jacket are crocheted in s,1e
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-23

Of "a century and many heads al fam
lilies like Nit. /. l. Lynch OF RlIllnsst@N.
Ala. and afiE. Amanda black nj Laura.
q, would not keep house without II,
They have lung ago discarded tablets,
pills. salts and such things for the
msldar. mora gentle and more effective
DR. Galdweil's S*run pensin. which eE-
cry member uf the family. from the
youngest IL the oldest. can Use with
safety. Il is in the homes of more
families today than any other laxative,
but II yoa have never used il Or EaE3~
waii urges you to send MIN your nam"
and address and he viii send sau u
sample bottle free of charge. II its
Use cpnyinees you that ID ii the rem
e8y you have been looking for then buH
IN i'm the regular Way ri your druggist
al fifty cents or one dollar bottle, just
as SO many others a.. doing
DR.. Caldwell personally will be pleased
To give sou any medical advice yan u2aE
desire for yourself or family pertaining
10 the stomach liver or bowels ahsa~
lutely free OF Cttar-ss. Explain your
case In letter and he will repiy 10 sna
In detail For the fires a4aufe sinsrls
Send your name and address aa a pos
tai card or oIherw2ss Fur oithee re-
quest the aoctuE's address, il DIR w T.
Caldwell. k-slE1alaRniG b-..4,ag Mon
fica'to. I'll
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-23
This Free Remedy
Helps SickIy Babies

Babies and children suffer mostly
from the stomach. There is something
wrong with the milk or with the eggs
or with the minor articles OF food. for
II doesn't take much t disturb a child's
stomach. One thing the mother can
always be sure OF and that is that no
harm can come from giving small
dose OF mild laxative. for II is sure
10 be better on for it. You know your
own feeling OF lightness and case when
that function has beer performed, 81
how much more important is II to the
child!
Watch carefully that your child does
not become constipated. fog If IL does
moi have at least one or two movements
Of The bowels each day il Is cos.sti-
patsd. From constipation comes head
ache. feeling of oppression bad
breath. nausea. sour stomach. erc. In
these troubles you can obtain nothing
better than DIR. Caidweirs Syrup Pen
Sisa. Give II In the small doses pre-
srrihed for children ami watch tho
slckty child become healthy and well
tual NJ appetite and energy
Mothers all over this country have
been using this remedy for quarter
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proportions that-well, one must keep
the hand in ones muff this once. Just
as likely as not the gloves will be
thrown down on the desk at the office
and the emplo, er's distracted eye. as
he stands near to dictate a letter. will
focus itself on that yawning thumb.
upstretchcd in the exasperatng habit
of inanimate belongings.
When Impressive Dress Is Proper.
In these progressive times when
women are carrying off many of the
'rlums'' in business positions there
can be no hard and fast rule about
office dress. The girl in minor po
siton. or who is one OF many sim
ilarly employed in large office. wears
her trig shirtwaist and linen collar o.
simple little one piece frock of serge
Or mohair with perfect propriety. but
il more impressive regalia is expected
of the woman i'm an advanced position.
For instance. the buyer in a large
department store who appeared daily
in IA shirtwaist and dark skirt would
not command half the respect from
her associates behind the counter that
would be aroused by expensive even
II inconspicuous raiment The woman
occupying an editorial chair thu
school principal or the highly paid
woman worker in any business con-
Germ is expected To dress up to her
position This does not mean neces-
sarly relSets. chiffons and ostrich
nlumes. but it does mean weli-eut
garments of the very best materials
pretty frocks PIT together by skillful
hands. handsome furs. chic hats and
all the details Of dress hespeaking
prosperous and assured position.
The business wemau's furs may be
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-23

nnbuttone1 and turned up around the
throat
A Pretty Evening Froek.
The liftf. business girl. clad Tor
many hours of each day in subducd
slrb. takes a special deilght in emery
ing in butterfly raiment in the even
ing. Gauzy stuffs in delicate hues are
none too gay for her wistful taste. yet
the limited capacity of her purse.
which must very likely stretch to cover
board. lodging. lunches. car fares and
possible Doctors bills before habiii-
meut il thought Of too often makes
the longed-for evening frock much less
rrrt"nti"uS than she would choose.
\ very dainty evening costume, not
at all expensive in type. is pictured
This dress, OF plain white net. l.
mounted over thin pink silk. and "A
deep hem in the same shade of pink
satin lends substantial richness at the
bottom, \ braiding of rat-taif cord
on the skirt makes an effective trim
ming. and this braiding Is repeated on
the bodice. which il in bolero style
mounted over a guimpe of the shirred
net To which the sleeves arc attached.
~
the pink silk and a tiny piping Of pink
satin all around the edge adds char
&,strr. Sleeves and gGimpc are lined
with a layer of pink chiffon which
gives u very light. delicate color tone.
The araped girdle is of pink velvet.
and against IL are pinned small silk
raseS in pink maufe cnlpring. Tn.
hair Is done in the new "turban'
style. low over the forehead and
wound round and round over Il small
wire frame at the back. and instead Of
the usual coronet braid this young girl
wears soft pink ribbon bound about tn.
couture and tied loosely at one side in
ii flat knot,
Fur Hatpins Now.
Il seemed that French ingenuity hal
devised every sort pf hatpin that could
possibly Ice thought of: but now neN
kind makes lis appearance. This Is
the hatrin tipped with pert little
animal head of fur. Tiny fox face
make these hatnins very attractive
and they are used not only on the fur
turoans. but Oh all hats trimmed with
fur. New also are monogram hatptns
carved from wood and highly var
nished and polished when the carving
has been completed.
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ways well polished and supplied with
unhroken lares. buttons and even
heels. She buys. moreover. the very
best shoes she can afford knowing
that they viii last longer and look
Well as long as they last
keesins the Gloves Mended.
Just ii word abngt the business
girls gloves. 1t is sn easy Ia realize
that they should be irrcproaehahly
dainty and in perfect repair: and il
Is So aepiorahty easy tai forget all
about the Little rip in the thumb at
night and i'll the morning to have not
minute to spare tn catch up the
broken threads. II is - easy To do
this night after night in ones busy
Nnrkadas eStstence-un.tl that morn
comes when the rip has grown tn such
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feet such Il blouse is tn. smarter IL
Will he \ linen collar aud tie or a
simple silk STOCK and how will make
The hest neck finish M girl of good
taste needs ~ hs reminded that lacy
neckNear. iahots and the lige are out
q place with flannel shirtwaist.
In fact elaborate neckwear should
be avoided in all eases. Lace stocks.
hontd to within u half inch of the ear
lates, may look trim and dainty
enough. but they are vastly nncom-
Portable IL work ia; aud frilly jabots
after oue day in busy office lose
their immaculate vhitencss and fresh
ness.
Pestty Is Plain Clothes.
Is it neat*'' the business girl must
sternly ask herself when tempted by
amy specially all ring bit ~ sartorial
pretttness. is it becoming should
he secondary consideration. Vet no
woman, i'm business ar out - ii. will
u tlhngly make herself a fright in the
interests of ncatness-~when her work
= among mon Happily this is not
necessary There may he just a. al
iHTtnE ar appeal about the severely
sjtapl~ raiuent as i'm an elaborate cos
tume and snmr women have AN in
rate instinct for rnuuetry i'm dress and
ram he Irresistible in the most Quak-
irish sarh
J4ay ISyre- ID her snuff brown gown
with Il modest white collar held by
'bs.oSt5~ il delieta9@lv feminine and
Miss Maua Adams in her
sinister Maggie uS5rb I'M What Every
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Ask til. average man IT, describe
his idea III an attractive and apprn-
priat. g.tup for the woman in his
office and nine times out af ten he
viii stipuiate in favor uf neat whit.
shtrtwasf with Il linen collar and tic.
aud short skirt" This raiment ap-
preaching So nearly his own business
garb, he believes appeals to him be.
cause of its neatness and trimness.
rs a matter of fact, he probably Ia
vars IL because in lis suhdted and
inconspicuous character it makes the
least possible feminine appeal to either
himself or his clerks and offers no dis
traction from the stern consideration
"f business affairss
The Eternal Shirtwaist.
The white blouse. spic. span and
fresh from the lauudress' hands, with
crisp cuffs and a trim belt at the
waist. lis. of course. the ideal office
rcgalia for the business girl: but there
are considerations which make the
white shirtwaist not always practical
In the first place there II the question
nj laundering, Few Officers are So
fastidiously neal. So guiltless of dt 81
that IA white waist will do duty more
than one das-eFen if the heavy coat
Marn out al doors did not erumple
the crisp freshness. The average soung
business woman on a salary Ut sln nr
ST. week. or even less, would find
clean aaist-a day al the rates
charged by II city laundry a serious
tax upon her exchequer
For another thing. lHanH offices are
Ia At h44
wearing Of cotton or linen blouses
with comfort and most employers
would prefer - sne Il busy girt la an
attractive flannel OF mnhatr waist
than blue-iipped shiveriug damsel.
casting reflections ON the comfort Of
the office by hedraggled sweater
Worn over a thin white blouse
Biouses Should eR Washable.
Then, If not the white sh5rtWaist,
what Something washable lay all
means. for no dainty woman will wear
the same waist day in AMI day out
through "A Whole season without send
ing it away for occasional dry clean
ings OF visits tu the tub A. dry
cleaning Ii an expensive process the
office waist should be- selected with
trips Ia the iaundress i'll view
The lightweight challls and self
patterned mni:airs make pretty waists
and the French and German fianneIs.
with their refined eotor{ngs. are must
satisfactory for office wear Flannel
blouses should he made up on most
simple lines, the Gait giving sufficient
fulness rather than tucks or pIeats.
which ara clumsy after laundering.
iii. shoulders SnnulI Ia. BF4a1 and
the sleeves should be in regulation
shirt style with "a cur at the wrist
The more manmish ana tailored In Ell
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as handsome a. she pleases--or her
pockethook will permit. y perishabie
FUR is bad economy for the woman
who must be out in all wea.herS and
make frequent trips in crowded vehi-
cles. Lynx, for instance, Is soon
ruined by this last treatment. which
wears off all the long hairs and leaves
the pelt matted and cheap looking.
White furs are not for the business
woman-at least for everyday wear. II
a white fur turban is worn occasional
ly when one expects To dine out later.
the snowy headaear may he yelled 10y
dark chiffon to subdue its gay and
festive character during business
hours
ON saturday, when after In" noon
hoar the business girl il free t. ptIr
sue unbusinesslike pleasures. Il biz
more dressy raiment may he INDUCED
in. Everybody likes To spruce up u
bit on matinee day. and even IL velvet
suit may he forgiven OH Il Saturday
morning: though. of course. no girl
belonging to the fashionable set would
be caught in Il street ear ut = o'clock
i'm the morning logged out in matinee
dress
The dark blue velvet suit Illustrated
is refined and tasteful. and ~ one
could object tn such Il suit Tar or3ai~
sionai business wear: the only trouhie
being that most business girls have
to get the good Of every costume in
second seasons everyday wear. and
the sha bby velvet suit worn every DAY
Ia an office would be. indeed. n.tiFul
A Misc investment
The business woman who must be
out in all weathers can put her money
In no wiser Investment than IL smartlS
cut topcoat which may he worn over
pretty little wool froSks. or sairtwaist@
and separate skirts. and which will DC
attractive on pleasant days and afford
ample protection when il storms Such
a coat will need frequent DRESSINGS Ia
keep il crisp and smart through &on-
slant wattings. 81 a good material
should be selected NJ the outset, and a
model well cut and cleSsriy tailored.
The storm coat Illustrated is All excel
lent model for the business girl This
coat Is built of tan covert cloth ana
is very simple in style, the beautiful
cut and finish making it distinctive.
On very cold days the collar may he
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The Business Girls Couture.

The department store manager Who
e>asperatnd lay the time and attention
given to prttnping over pampadours by
his Saleswonen sent out the edict that
po rats, switches, hair frames or ar
titletal tresSes at amy sort were Ia he
permitted behind his counters was
misguided in his zeal, aud the forlnrn
roNs of denuded heads with angry and
DISCONTINUED faces beneath unhecom-
ing coiffures, showed him his mistake
Very shortly.
Every woman hsAs divine right to
make herself a. pretty as she pleases
by the arrangement AT her hair and
Il she chooses liz ebe nUt Natures
supply IN artificial means. il
Is no ones business but her own. 50
long as she does not allow the ruse
to La discovered kut the couture that
takes 50 long IT, arrange of A morning
that breakfast must be hastily hnlted.
ar the coiffure 81 elaborate in detail
that frequent trips during the day
must hc made IL tia, dressing room
ta keep it In position. should he
esTheWed ~ the business woman.
An aftic, - always more dusty than
the home ard thu Business wamanes
hair needs constant shanrooing t.,
keep It fluffy ard in gnod condition
lauJiIs caretl-far and hecomingly-
ranged hatr will - far toward max
il" the somher business garb attrae-
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Short Skirts IN Busy Office.

Footwear j. still another cnametry
o. ngr simply dressed maid, drag
sslue skirt j. an Accumulation in busy
ofsiee aud tin. brisk little business
&egaan has h~r smart tailored suit
H@ttg !" e=sasrt tlt" flpar by several
inches. This makes her shoes almost
- conspicuous ssS these at her mas
cultne associates ana prntiting hy
their eAampie A@r oHn shoes are al
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A Pretty Evening Frock.

unbuttoned and turned up around the
throat