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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-10

Not Honey Letters.
New York Life: Three bees that
give no honey--brag, boast and buster.
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A Group of Rope Bathers.

knowledge later in tue ocean. 1t is far
better TO master the strokes properly at
The outset and not depend on the assist
nncc of some friend who may OF may not
be n good teacher for instruction The
breast stroke and the side stroke are easy
TO learn after one has found out how
simple il is TO keep the body buoycd up
in the water with almost no cXcrtion.
Then come fancy strokes. if The girl
has an inclination 10 try them, after
which she is considered capable of taking
care of herself in any body Of water or
IN any surf. except under unusual cir
cumst0nccS. At the. sclShore ono car
ncvor be quite sure of the currents and
of ones own strength in battling against
II strong undcrtow; so the wise girl swim
mer does not 20 very far from shore un-
accompanied by some one who is strong
enough 10 look after himself aud herself
in case of accident or danger
There is n novelty about surf bathing
which docs not enter into the more pro-
saic kind of sport. for the surf is seldom
twice alike. One dny it is exactly right
for the girl who loves TO swim. aud the
following it may he altogether too rough
for anything but dips cutie near shore
But. change ns il does. it is always in
tereSting. whether one prefers to cling to
the ropes and get an occasional drench-
ing or 10 swim beyond the life lines
MANY voung girls urp far foo r1r,l,ss
about handling the rope which is fas-
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their swim and have some Wholesome eX-
erciscS Oh the sand as 4 preliminary to
the water sport They play ball with q
tennis racket and ball, they run and jump
as though they were having college ath-
ietic sports or if this is too violent IN
cXcrIion OH n hot day. they take n walk
along the beach The quietc. ones prefer
lying comfortably In The sand. enjoying
ia sun bath. Those who fcnr supburn.
lalibough few Of The modern girls object
TO it's wholesome lint, seek the shade OF
ia large beach umbrolin where they car.
be- perfcc5ly comfortable under its pro
JecJiou, get ali the fresh sea h7cc2c thcir
lungs vii. hold and can read or chat.
Wafer polo is Il favorte sport of the
athletic girl swimmer The game gives
confidence 10 her and makes her more cy.
pert in her various strokes thnn straicbf-
away swimming does. She learns to keen
aAoat il any position. to change quickly
from one stroke 10 nnotheF. and eycotu.
lany she becomes fearless when in rho
water.
Diving is Il feature of swimming which
all girls do not take To with any rroot
amount of pleasure They learn the arr
with their swimming lessons, and . few
practise ordinary dives when thoro .,,a
Swimming pools or lakes instead az su-f
for The sport, bur hardly one in fen bas
a genuine fondncss for diving. In IN,
first placc II disarrunges the hair and
usunuy ends by tearing The bathing cal
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-07-23
SUMMER UTILITY COATS

\Y/HAr sort Of summer utility coat
w 10 buy Is q wardrobe problem which
the girl OF limited dress allowance
solves with difficulty Too frequently she
settles the matter by hastily purchasing a
bargain which looks sarl but is actunlJy
50 Shoddy TINT it quickly shows evidences
Of wear.
II tho price Of really GOOD ready made
coat is proh,bitive. It girl would better
buy the necessary amount Of matcrinl.
find picture of good model and then
have it copied by one Of those clever but
obscure taiors 10 he found on the side
streets Of every large city and who work
eheaply because they have not rs set
'prriyed"
If girl expects 10 go abroad or TO tak.
long land journeys in trains or automobiles
during the summer. her utility coat should
be Of very thick and warm material Ike
double faced heavy chcyiot, in plain dura
erily, blue OF brown. made with a military
collar. lnpcl fronts and patch pockets.
y type of utility coat which will answer
equally we'll for short journeys, motoring
polo or beach service may bc of brillinn.
tine, storm serge or fine worstcd mixture
in dirk blue, gFny or tan, made in double
breasted. belIed style. For very warm
weather q travelling or driving coat of
natural colorcd ponscc or linen with polSa 3
dotted foulard collar. cuffs aud pockets
will not prove an expensive garment il
the bargain counters instead OF the ready
to wear departments Of the big shops are
carefully watched
Wraps for summer evenings arc of suct
simple fashion TINT any cir! may make
iupc with the aid Of visiting seanstress
The most satisfactory model is the Limonc
coat of dark satin lined with pale hue
mud closing with military cords and bur
tons OF self material
The same fabric may be used for a re-,
ycrsible cape, pipcd and trimmed viii
gold braid and having II deta chablc HOOD
i couipped with buttons 10 fastcu IL upor
either side of the wrap. Or hroadcloil
may he used for an unlncd drapcd cane
z. with folds crossing the shoulders nnl
forming n hood in the centre of rhe back
i These capes are rongh cut, finished abou,
rhc edges ard their sole Thinning is :
lIittlc gilt sou,achc braiding about tn,
meek. which any girl can % in a shoF
= time.
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,AARS. STOUTE SUBURBAN'S'
leldest girl almost went 10 sleep at
'Lhn hridsn inhlc EridaY and SCI.

flHARS. STOUqE SUBURBANS >
Z" II eldest sirl almost went to sleep pa. at
the bridge table Friday and SET
urday evenings. and last night l came
upon her while she was taking forty
winlls' in the library remarked the
April Grandmother, who had been giving
her granddnughters an eniycmnG nc
count OF rather stupid week end house
party at which she had assisted. "of
course. drowsiness is normal ana
healthy condition when 1T occurs ut bed
time. but for a girl approaching the oeOu~
tanle age to begin 10 StraDGle yawns ana
cast covert glanceS toward the clock ul'
rec.ly after leaving the dinner table IN
dicates that she eats too much rich food,
lahes scarcely any exercise and docs not
get from seven 10 eight hours of coDt'nu-
Gus sleep between midnight and breakfast
time
"In nearly every instance the people WHO
have attacks Of drowsiness in the early
evening suffer from temporary fits oil In
digestion, which wear off after lew
hours, leaving them mentally active at
time when the rest of the household is
sleeping Consequently these victims OF
insomnia either toss and turn miserably
upon their beds from midnight until dawn
or they strain their eyes and round their
shoulders by reading for hours by the aid
OF an insufficient light and in half re-
cumbent position.
Miss Stoutc- Suburban conlided 10 me,
while apoloGiziug Tor yawn," continued
the April Grandmother, that although
constantly drowsy during the day, shs re-
SlStS the impulse to take = nap in the
hope of sleeping soundly 1T night. Yet
no sooner is she comfortably In bed than
sleep departs She had yainly resorted
10 The time honorcd method OF counting
nn imaginary flock of sheep as they
Jumped over an imaginary fence, oi
slowly counting one, two three-one. two
three, &c.-to twenty, of very slowly and
s-a ally dropping the cyelidS over tho
eyes and of breathing regularly while
iying fat on The back without pillow
and with the limbs perfectly relaxed. Bu'
sbc never had tried the effect OF taking a
Ions walk late in the afternoon. returning
homc hungry as a hunter, contenting her
sell with very light dinner and heT
drinking n glass of warm milk directly
Before gong to bed. She has been prGc
uc1lly initiating her mothers manner oi
le - eating breakfast OF hot cakes
efeamcd potatoes and meats. loungint
about the house waiting for lnncheoi
VI several courses, including more meat
u9Nlng about the ncIghboThood unit
not muffin ard tea time, slowly dressin;
Tor mn elaborate dinner and then GgbtinI
orowslncss until bedtime. She showet
NE her OWN ROOM and il is precisely tn
place that the eldest daughter Of a womal
90 rich and generous (aDd mjndlsss) a
the mistress Of Sleepy Hollow nigh
be expected TO have, \ thick carpe
entirely covers the floor. heavy SILK cur
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Suitable Bonnets and Scarfs for the Motorlst

tween the two pieces of satin will make
the scarf more supple aud also warmer.
In the light colors these scarfs are worn
in the evenings by Young girls, but the
black ones, faced with white or bright
blue, arc. needless TO state. too old and
are TO be made mp only as gifts for Christ
mas time or birthdays.
The model is an extremely popular one
and IS worn evening and afternoon with
opera cloak and lingerie frock. Velvet
lined with chiffon. is also made up in this
way, and the velvet scac(s are sure TO BE
worn during the autumn.
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ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.

IA ENT to natural flower decorations
IN there is nothing prettier than thcis
artificial replicas in tarlctan, paper
OF silk y very charming effect may bc
produced by using clusters of wistaria
blossoms, which come in all the pastel
tints. upon The chandeliers, the picture
frames aud the lattice partitions Of Il
summer house.
For similar purposes there are sarlOnds
of morning glorios in every imaginable
shade These may look bill uncanny
after the sun has set aud the electric
lights are turned on, bur il seems per
foctly natural that roses of all varieties
should be climbing about the interior of
seaside and mountain cottages aud tlmt
punches of cattsils should stand In cor
ncrs of rooms without ever getting dry
and scattering themselves all over Tie
rugs.
Pink sweet peas are an ideal garpish-
ing for a girls luncheon table, particularly
If rho blooms are used us bordering FOR
the cloth aud arranged ju wreaths be
tween the dishes. Or the young hostess
may shake over the cloth, after the covers
are laid, a pncket of paper rose petals
which will not turn an ugly brown ero
the feast is finished after the unpleasant
OF the natural petals
Wood yiolets. which smell precisely like
the fabulously expensive garden grown
variety and last Indefinitely. may be set
in vases about dimly lighted room; vel
vet pansies should rest upon shallow
plates and sardcnius may Ire safely placed
almost anywhere since they are such per
feet reproductions of the natural exotic
that only an imperiinent person withI
oeddlesome fingers can detect tbe diher
.nce.
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Er no girl decline an invitation tolco
inin a motoring nartY simply because lea

IA Er no girl decline IN invitation tt
Join n motoring party simply because
- shc has not a suitable covering for
her head. 1t is easy 10 contrive n bonnet
which will resist the assaults of the wind
as well as become the wcarcr by buying
one of the inexpensive models in taIcta
raiah or straw, ripping OF the conyen'
tiona trimmings and rcsarnishing it nc.
cording to Individual fancy.
a cheap silk foundation crown may be
yelled with grass cloth. shirrcd chiffon
or waterproof malinc. and about the
brim may lie set rucbinSs of some sheer
fabric or several fiat bands of ribbon Sc
cured by rosetleS or pompons.
Cap shaped bonncts of coarse straw are
amcn1ble to vast improvements One
method is 10 cover the entire front with
closely sbirred chiffon and behind it drape
Il ycil, which should be secured over the
ears with silk pompon clusters and then
tled beneath The chm, one end belug
shlrrcd SO that IT may be drawn over the
face and pinned 10 the bnck of the bon
net.
Another excellent plan is to have made
Il wire frame of the desired shape and
then cover il with material as nearly as
possible matching the shade of the motor
ing cont Almost any tint is TO he dupli-
ca ted in pougce or English mohair. both
OF which fabrics are dust shedding and
lend themselves readily TO shirring, plat
ing aud quilting schemes. \ model built
upon wire foundation may have a mob
cap shaped crown side plated into al
two inch face band OF accordion plnited
chiffon and be secured by chiffon ties.
\ cheap straw turban Of large head
Size and narrow brim makes n satisfactory
foundation for motor bonnet. but i'll
must be cut away at the back until il,
fits the nnpe of the neck. after which itl
is heut to conform to the shape of the
head. When the front and sides of the
brim are covered with shinings or plait-
lncs, aud the veil. which also serves as
strings. is drawn across the crown, such
a hat inquiries the appearance of quaint
little bonnet,
The old fashioned san bonnet model, -
trying TO mature faces, usually vastly be-
comes young girl. 1t is at It's lest IN
corded silk and minus tic cape attach
ment, as the neck is efficiently protected
by tho veil.
With the very fashionable motoring
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men, Very little braid Is used this sea-
son for decorating Scashore costumes. and
instead Of braid bands of figured six are
disposed effectively on the bottom of the
skirt and on tho waist
Sleeves arc of the moderate kimono
cut. as this is by far rhe easiest Que for
real exercise when in the water. Square
lace collars trim the neck. while yokes
of figured silk. which may match TIE
color of the suit or form a striking cor
trast to IT are frequently seen. Jaunty
Tics are always youthful looking, and
they give an attractive finish 10 bath
ing costume.
This seasons bathing caps. the SILK
ones which are drawn on over the tight
rubber one which gives real protection
to the hair. have two knots or rosettcS
instead of the more usual single one \
lrosctte is tied behind each ear and the
double fastening is much more pictur-
icsouc when the cap is becoming than
almost any other style of bathing head
wcar that has been seen.
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PRACTICAL TALKS BY THE
APRIL GRANDMOTHER.

tains hang before the windows portieres
conceal every door, all the chairs, the win
dow seats and the sofns ure upholstered
and the bed'-thc April Grlndmother's
tones expressed tic acme of disgust
us absolutely brocadc hung sor-
cophagus, Fancy sleeping in such germ
inviting room,
Had they aSSi@ rcd me TO similar GUAR
ters | would promptly hive found rca-
Souablc-or uDreaSonnblc-cxcuse for com
ing home. 1t is not remarkable that IA
girl who lives so unnatural a life amid
such surroundings should have snllow
mpleXion. heavy figure and u reputation
tor being SO uniDtcr1stiDg that the only
parties She Is seen at arc the exceedingly
dull entertainments given ut her own
home
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tened there for safety and reinsurance.
They do not count on The terrific force
of some of those curing breakers, which
often throw strong man 10 The sand
and frequently wrench arms and backs.
One should lcarn how 10 let the body goI
with the wave Just enough 10 break the
force and then gradually regain one 81
former footing Sometimes it IS cycnI
wiser to let go of the rope entirely andI
allow the waves TO wash one shorcwarlI
rather than so attempt TO withstand al
breaker which is too high and powerful
for feminine strength.
GIRLS hSvc all kinds of games for
I lthc morning hour AT the Scashorc. and
many of them don their bathing suits
a long time before they are ready for
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from the head. And il il not so easy TO
make. II clean graceful dive when bur
dencd with Il bathing skirt. shoes and cap
as whoE wearing only Il jersey swimming
suit, such as girls oftcL wear when Ibey
are taking their lessons in a private swim
ming poo. or ut soiuo club pool.
Beach parties are daily affairs al the
resorts where girls have their own clique.
They gather daily at the same part OF
brelas raised and made fast. and with
camp or beach chairs. they while away
many pleasant hours with their most in
innate friends Al some OF these gayly
striped canvas pavllions tea is served ii
the bathing hour happens TO be i'll the
afternoon. and whsn il comes in the morn
ing maid or man appears at an oppor-
tune moment bearing plates Of tiny sand
wIchcs or small cups OF nourisbing con-
solnmc. \ dainty bite to eat when one
has gone through few hours of unusually
vigorous exercise helps greatly In tidingI
one over ill luncheon time.
IT HEY tnkc great deal Of pride in
their beach pnyilIoos, do these young
girls who spend the grcatcr part OF
the summer near The surf. Tho striped
canvas coverings are chosen TO match the
other belongings of the beach rendezvous.
and there are cushions and beach chairs
with canvas fitted seats TO add 10 die
COMFORT of guests Here the youus girl
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" MOTHER new thing IN scarfs consists
IL in a two yard length OF black satin
from half TO quarter of yard
wide, faced with white. electric blue or
deep pink of the same matcrinl.
This scarf should be cut from II bias
piece. SO that in buying the necessary mn
tcrial two Scarfs can be made as easily rs
one from the same strip of satin The ends
may be finished either with long fringcs
of sewing silk or by simply gathering the
satin into TWO or three n'ws of shirripg or
cordiug.
A piece OF unblcached muslin laid be-
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Of a maid or some friend while she is in
the water. and she rests here in the shade
between her swims. 4 sweater is also Il
part of the camp property, to protect her
from a chilly wind as she sits in her drip
ping bathing costume.
The suits worn by young girls this sea-
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" Z many OF the seashorc resorts
IA pools have been opened where girls
are offered the advantage of expert
instruction. which may be supplemented
by test of their newly gained skill and
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summer. whether she can swim
or only dnbbles her toes in the
foaming surf. She donS her fash
ionnbly cut bathing costume and
spends long hours living on the
unny beach resting III The shade of a
rec fringcd lake when she is not en-
owing more vigorous exercise in the wa
or. And each hour devoted 10 this pleas
mt pnstimc means health and energy
torcd up for The long school Term which
will begin all too soon for her
There is no summer sport more bcne-
6clal. If taken in moderation. than SWIM
ming or jumping the breakers AT the
'enshore. 1t is stimulating, il is pleas
INT aud it IS better than tonic for the
girl who needs little physical bracinG up
The fresh air helps TO keep her well and
strong. and If she ralScS proper amount
If resi- after her daily dip she can spend
, whole morning or afternoon III her
short skirted costume playing games,
.huS making the sport u series of nth-
etc diversions.
Swimming is the nearest approach to
lS llG lDul lue average lnulNluudl reaches
md 1t is one of the few exercises which
bring into play all the muscles of the
body. In the various strokes used lii
smooth water swimming or in surf bath
ing the chest the arms, tho legs, the
aips and the waist have an almost equal
'harc of exercising, and in cases of under
development great improvement Will be
noticed in very short time if a girl cXer-
elscs regularly iii The water.
The correct way to learn TO swim is to
attend some school where lessons arc
given in large pool and apparatus is pro-.
vided 10 keep the pupil uiloat until she
bas mastered the various strokes III use
without having TO concern her mind with
The fear of sinking every time she moves.
1t is practically impossible to learn to-
SWIM properly at the ScaShore, but after
the trick has been mastered one gets cN-
cellent practice in breasting the waves
aud encountcrinS the currents which give
zcst TO the sport.
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son are more enchanting that ever, and
their style acccntualeS the slmness of
the wearcrs youthful figure. All arc
made in princess fashion. with the waist
and skirt in one piece and bloomcrS
separate but adjusted 10 the inside OF
the suit. so thal there is no dragging belt
to interfere with the freedom of move
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coats Of white worstcd are worn httlcl
caps of the toboGgan type. but done III
Loose crochet stitch with fine floss. These
bonnet cn are quickly made never blow
OF the head and are no warmer than those
of straw or silk, but they nre so severe
OF outline that only an exceedingly pretty
girl " npt to wear one of them.
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THERE are not many days even IN
midsummer when ii is not comparn-
lively cool motoring. while II there bo
the least bit Of criSpnesS In the air II is
not only cool but cold when rushing
through the wind in an open touring cur.
\ delightful addition to the motor out
fit for these days is a scarf Of Shetland
wool Fur is practically impossible TO
keep out in our climate during the sum.
mer. bur one of these scarfS worn about
the throat and perhaps Shetland jersey
or sweater put ON under the motor cloak.
would ono of the very smart coon skin
contS.
These Shetland wool scorfS arc delicious
" soft and warm against the skin and fill
in all the crannies and air holes left by
the coat collar About twelve inches wide
by n yard and half long. these motor
scarfs resemble closely ScotchmaD
muller. which, above all things, is de-
signed for protection against wind aud
weather. In white. worn with white
blanket coat, the Shetland Sc1rfs arr most
becoming, but they are to be had in all col
ors from delicate blue 10 serviceahle gray.
Even with n fur coat these Shetland
scnrfS are often worn. half 10 project the
waist collar from the dye of the fur. which
always rubs of. and half for the addi-
tional warmth which they afford, Siuce in
ii is impossible to be too heavily
clad.
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- VERY girl is II bathing girl this
summer whether she can swim
or only dnbbles her toes in the
foaming surf. She donS her fash
iounbly cut bGthinG costume and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-07-08
BEST MAN WON, SAYS JEFF
Declares He Made a Fortune, but
Would Have Preferred Victory.

Declares He M2de a Fortune, but
Would Have Preferred Victory.
Reno, New, July 6.-'The best man
won," remarked Jim Jeffries at his
training camp.
after the first round l knew it was
impossible for me to come back" con
tinued Jeff. MY arms appeared to
be paralyzed. / could not hit and
knew that my chance was slim. Like
others I fought once too often. I made
a fortune, but would have preferred
to win.
match when l tried hard to keep out
ard now I will become a farmer again.
i have only the best. wishes for Mr..
Johnson; he is a great fighter"
Mrs. Jefffies was consoled in the
thought that it means Jeff's retire
ment for good. I
Now I will have my husband for my
SELF" said Mrs. Jeffries. Jim has
been offered a big fortune to go on a
theatrical tour despite the fact he lost,
but he has promised me he will not.
We will retire now to our farm at Los
Angeles"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-07-08
Bids Wanted

Bids will be received by the dis
trict clerk of Iowa school district for
building a school house on the
southeast corner of section two
township one hundred forty-four,
range eighty, plans of which will
be found with the district clerk
and also with the president of the
board. Contractor will be requir-
ed to furnish bonds. . Bids receiv-
ed thirty days. Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Chas. M. Findley, Pres,
Washburn. N. OAK.
r. E. Sharp, Dist. Clerk,
a,2-6 Wilton, N. OAK.