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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
PLENTY OF GOWNS NEEDED
several Simple Dresses Are Much Bet
ter Than Few Very Expen-
sive Ones.

There is tactlessness in dress that
ID almost as inexcusable, and can as
1early often wreck woman's chances
&c happiness, as tactlessness of speech
This. perhaps, is somewhat of an ex-
aaggelatlon, but there is enough truth
AN &c to warrant women giving it their
attention.
We all know how i'll at ease a wom-
4zn Is who is not suitably gowned. If,
unfortunately, she has chosen a high
neck gown when other women are clad
an low neck ones, she has reached the
saansE acute stage of discomfort. If she
eIOthes herself in a tailor-made when
Mhe occasion calls for an afternoon
track, she is still uncomfortable, but
mt so absolutely wretched as in the
Gzrst instance.
The woman of small income should
GheEefOre, have in her wardrobe sew
eEaz simple gowns that will suit every
occasion, rather than one or two ex-
Sxemely handsome ones. 1t seems that
fire plain coat and skirt are the form
szR attire for which the larger number
urf sOccasions exist just now. And a
GOOD looking tailor suit is absolutely
@asential If woman wishes to be
wei dressed. They can be had with
wDad lines and Of smart cut in near
" All the shops. but one should be
Gaxeful not to select one that is over
&rlmmed.
a simple theater frock of some light,
attractive color, slightly round at the
mack and with the short sleeve. is also
- very necessary garment. Then If one
possesses black crepe de chine din
ner gown, low in the neck. with lace
or net sleeves. one has the three es-
@antial garments in woman's ward
s1he. and one can always feel that
.auue Is In no danger Of finding herself
MlthDut suitable frock for any oc-
szzsiOn-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Vivid at Least.

DR.. Hiram c. Cortlandt, the we'll
known theologian of Des Moines, said
in q recent address:
Thomas A. Edison tells us that he
thinks the soul Is not immortal; but,
after all, what does this great wizard
know about souls? His forte is cleo
tricity and machinery, and when he
talks of souls he reminds me irresist-
IDLY of the young lady who visited the
Baldwin locomotive works and then
told how a locomotive Is made.
"'You pour she said, "a lot of sand
into lot Of boxes. and you throw old
stove lids and things into a furnace,
and they you empty the molten stream
into hole In the sand, and everybody
yells and swears. Then you pour it
out and let it cool and pound it, and
then you put 1t in a thing that bores
holes in 1t. Then you screw 1t to-
gether, and paint it, and put steam in
1t. and it goes splendidly; and they
take 1t to drafting room and make
a bluep rint of 1t. But one thing for
got-they have to make boiler. One
man gets inside and one gets outside,
and they pound frightfully: and then
they tie 1t to the other thing, and you
ought to see, 1t go!'"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Bankers and Bank Notes.

Four men, three Of whom were con-
nected with brokerage concerns, In the
Wall street district, were discussing
United States paper currency and the
disappearance of counterfeits. I'VE
are so sure nowadays" said one of
the party, "as to the genuineness of
bills that little attention is paid to
them in handling, except as to de-
nomination" To prove his assertion
he took $40 yellowback from his
pocket and. holding it up, asked who
could tell whose portrait 1t bore. No
one knew, and by way of coaching
the broker said it was the first treas
urer Of the United States Again no
one knew the name. "Why, It's
Michael Hillegas,' said the man
proudly. But in confidence, I'll tell
you, I didn't know it five minutes
ago."-New York Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23

tweed is used for this costume; the
skirt is trimmed with a band Of the
material lightly braided, with buttons
and cord loops in front The fronts
and back of the coat are cut with
curved out pieces just below the shout
der, in which button Is sewn; the
edge Of fronts is cut to follow the
same lines; buttons and cord loops
form the trimming, hooks being used
for the actual fastening. The collar
is braided all over. Large velvet hat
trimmed with a grey bird. Materials
required: 61a yards As inches wide, 10
buttons, 2 yards cord, 4 yards skirt
lining, 5 yards silk for lining jacket.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Too Ardent a Lover.

Georgotto Fontano, an embroiderer
who lives in the Rue Sevres in Paris,
has found herself condemned to a
months imprisonment for what seems
to her q harmless act
She was going home from q concert
a few evenings ago when she decided
she would like to see her f1ance. AS
he happens to be q fireman whose
station is in her own neighborhood 1t
occurred to her it would be very easy
to summon him to her side by break
ing the glass Of the fre alarm and
sounding call.
She did so anr in a few moments
fre engines came from several direc-
tions, all laden with firemen, OF course,
but alas! her flance was not among
them, and more than that all the fire.
men we're angry, and before she knew
what had happened she was taken to
a magistrate, who proceeded to make
the course of true love run unsmoothly
by sending her to prison for a month
in spite of her tears and protests that
she thought it would be simple way
of bringing her fiance to her side.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Pretty Good Definition.

We hear some funny things in Fleet
street sometimes, and the following
definition of the height Of aggravation,
by gentleman in rather shaky boots.
whom we encountered In a well-known
hosiery the other day, struck US as
being particularly choice.
''The eight of haggravation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set
ting his pewter on the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air Of
one about to let OFF good thing, "the
eight of GEOGRAPHICALLY, trying
to ketch flea out O yer ear with q
pair Of boxin' gloves. London Tit
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
An Alaskan Luncheon.

Runners of woven Indian basketry,
with white drawnwork doilies at each
of the IL covers. were used on an oval
mahogany table. The doilies were
made at Sitka. In the middle of the
table mirror held tall central vase
Of frosted glass, surrounded by four
smaller vases, all filled with white
Ispring blossoms. The edge of the
mirror was banked with the same
flowers. Four totem poles were placed
on doilies In the angles made by the
runners.
Place cards were water colors of
Alaskan scenery. Abalone shells held
sailed nuts, and tiny Indian baskets
held bonbons, The soup spoons were
Of horn. several of the dishes used
were made by Alaskan Indians, and
the cakes were served on baskets.
The menu was as follows: Poisson
q la Boring Sea (halibut chowder),
Yukon climbers (broiled salmon, DO
tatoes Julienne). snowbirds avec
auroraborealis (roast duck with jelly),
Ehungnak river turnips, Tanana
beets, Skagway hash (salad), Fair
banks nuggets (ripe Strawberries ar
ranged on individual dishes around q
central mound of powdered sugar.,
Rctic slices (brick ice cream, Circle
City delights (small cakes), Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
on crackers), Nome firewater (coffee).
--Woman's Home Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
An Unnecessary Confession.

A hearty laugh was occasioned at
the Birmingham police court by pris.I
oner who gave himself away in a very
delightful manner The man was the
first on the list, and the charge against
him was merely one Of being drunk
and disorderly. He stepped into the
dock, however, just at the moment
when the dock officer was reading out
q few of the cases which were to come
before the court that morning, and q
guilty conscience apparently led him
to mistake these items fer list of his
previous convictions.
He stood passive enough while the
officer read out about a dozen drunk
and disorderlies, but when he came to
one "shopbreaking" the prisoner ex-
claimed excitedly. THAT was eight
years ago, your honor" Everyone be-
gan to laugh, and the prisoner, realiz-
ing the blunder he had made, at first
looked very black indeed, but finally
saw the humorous side Of the matter.
and broad smile spread over his face.
His blunder did not cost anything
Birmingham Mail
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
FASHION HINTS FROM PARIS
Increasing Vogue for MingIlns the
Lightest STUFF With Fur Of
Various Kinds.

There is an increasing vogue for
mingling the lightest stuff with fur.
One sees in Paris even embroidered
Indian muslin with bands of ermine,
and it is predicted that this mode will
hold throughout the winter. 1t has
certainly charm all it's own
Because of the scarcity and increas-
ing value of furs taupe is very much
in evidence. and so is skunk. For err
mine. sable and fox one pays a small
fortune. Only astrachan seems for
the moment to be in disfavor. But
this cannot possibly be for long. as it
is fur that goes well with so many
things and has much distinction and ell
egance.
A Paris fashion which is not so at
tractive and far more eccentric is the
use of furs colored to suit the tint of
the gown. This is pretty when the
tones are gray. and endurable when
they are those of brown and yellow,
but absurd and ugly in maroon and
red.
Hats give also delicate example
of the lightest stuffs with fur. Old
lace and black velvet fur make a
charming combination.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Not Altogether Dead.

Mr.. Robert Butler of Marlborough,
England, has had the peculiar expe-
rience Of hearing his death announc-
ed. He was attending the poor law
conference at Exeter when one Of
the delegates moved that, in conse-
Quence of the death of Mr.. Butler,
which they all regretted, another gen
tleman, whom he named, should be
appointed to fill his place as one of
the representatives of Wiltshire on
the central committee. Mr.. Butler
rose from his place on the platform
and announced to the conference,
amid much amusement, that, SO far
as he was aware, he was still alive
and in good health, and would be
pleased to continue in the Office If the
conference desired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
1laroeet a. whalea.

The largest whale Of its type Of
which there Is scientific record was
captured recently of Port Arthur,
Tex. He measured sixty-three feet
in length. and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer. mate of a United
States pilot boat. sighted the monster
In the shoals of the jetties, and the
crew of his vessel captured the mann
NAL. The huge body was towed ashore,
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Rat Bounty ExeItea MerrIment.

Seattle, fearing the Introduction Of
bubonic plague by rats, has offered a
bounty of ten cents rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laughter, and the Led
ger says that the bounty, though not
intended for rodents Of Tacoma,
Everett, Bellingham and other popu-
lous and busy centers. has been find
ing It's way into the pockets of nom
residents of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the joke would be on us If
it were found that our rat popula-
ton had found its way into the Seat
tie census"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Holidays In the states.

Washington's birthday is holiday
in all states. Decoration day in all
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day is observed everywhere Virtu-
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special af-
fairs -battle Of New Orleans in Louis
lana, Texan independence and battle
of San Jacinto in Texas, Admission
day in California, and so on. Missis-
sippi is like the federal government
in lack of statutory holidays, but by
common consent independence day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. A new one Is Columbus day
in few of the states.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23

hospital and at the risk of death be cut.
Plain common sense shows the, better way
is to stop food that evidently has not been
digested.
digested food. Grape-Nuts or any other If
you know it to be predigested (partly digested
before taking).
We brought to Court analytical chemists
from New York, Chicago and Mishawaka, Ind,
who swore to the analysis of Grape-Nuts and
that part of the starchy part of the wheat and
barley had been transformed into sugar, the
kind of sugar produced in the human body by
digesting starch tthe large part of food)
Some Of the State chemists brought on by
the weekly" said Grape-Nuts could not be
called "predigested" food because not all of
it was digested outside the body.
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known as ''predigested"
Splitting hairs about the meaning of a word
1t is sufficient that If only one-half of the
food is "predigested," it is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food in which no
part is predigested.
To show the facts we introduce Dr. Thos.
Darlington. former chief of the NJ Y Board
of Health, DR. Ralph W. Webster, chief of the
Chicago Laboratories, and Dr. B. Sachs, N. Y.
II we were little severe In our denuncia-
ton OF a writer, sef-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and its cause, it is possible the
public will excuse us. in view of the fact that
our head, Mr.. G. W. Post, has made lifetime
study of food food digestion and effects, and
the conclusions are Endorsed by many of the
best medical authorities of the day
Is 1t possible that we are at fault for
suggesting, as a Father and Mother might, to
one of the family who announced pain in the
side; Stop using the food. greasy meats,
gravies mince pie. cheese. too much starchy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Echoes Of Munchausen.

It was an absent minded traveller
who had lately taken to ballooning
Eyes, he observed impressively 1T
was fearful journey. The machine,
a thousand feet up, and no more bal
last, headed straight for Siberia, and
the rarefied airwell, you know as
well as do what effect that has on
q balloon. Yes. the peril was terri
BILE" Then the old habit was too
strong for him. "The wolves detected
our presence. A desperate race en-
sued. We felt their hot breath on the
nape of our necks. London Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
That Suit for Libel

disagreement about advertising arose
with weekly Journal
Following it, an attack on us appeared In
their editorial columns; sneering at the claims
we made particularly regarding Appendicitis
We replied through the regular papers and
the weekly" thought we hit back rather too
hard and thereupon sued for libel
The advertisement the weekly" attacked
US about claimed that in many cases of appen-
dicitis an operation could be avoided by dis
continuing indigestible food, washing out the
bowels and taking predigested food Grape
Nuts.
Observe we said MANY cases not ALL
Wouldn't that knowledge be a comfort to
those who fear a surgeons knife as they fear
death?
The weekly" writer said that was lie
We replied that he was ignorant of the facts
He was put on the stand and compelled to
admit he was not DIR. and had no medical
knowledge of appendicitis and never investi-
gated to find out If the testimonial letters to
our Co. were genuine
A famous surgeon testified that when an
operation was required Grape-Nuts would not
obviate 1t. True.
We never claimed that when an operation
was required Grape-Nuts would prevent it.
The surgeon testified bacteria [germs1 help
ed to bring on an attack and bacteria was
grown by undigested food frequently
We claimed and proved by other famous
experts that undigested food was largely
responsible for appendicitis.
We showed by expert testimony that many
cases are healed without knife, but by STOP
ping the use of food which did not digest and
when food was required again it was helpful
to use predgested food which did not over
tax the weakened organs of digestion
When pain in the right side appears it is
not always necessary to be rushed of to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23

NJ ONE DRESS Mulberry-colored
cashmere makes up smartly in
this style. The skirt is a circu-
Azr pattern trimmed with silk emf
MEu1dered galloon. The bodice has the
aover-aleeve cut in with it; embroidery
and lace, with tiny velvet revers, form.
ne trimming; the vest and. Z long
a1seves are of finely tucked silk The
Muiness at waist is drawn in by vel
Sef waistband. Materials required: 6
yards 46 inches wide. 5 yards gal
ADOn. lss yard lace, ss yard velvet on
Ahs cross. III yard silk % inches
Nzde.
Tweed Costume Soft greenish grey
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
For HatpIns.

! 10 carry hatpins when travelling
make case the length of your longest
pin and about liz inches wide of
vmhfte or eolored linen. Finish the side
znd one end with shallow buttonhol-
ing and bind the other end. Fold the
naferiaI twice like an envelope and
Iernbroider the word "Hatpin'' on the
outer fold
inside the case have piece of elder
sizuwn, about half an inch narrower
khan the linen and as much shorter as
xhe length of the flap. Through this
the pins are to be run. 1t can be
nfted out so that the case can be
washed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
English Women Smoke pipes.

The latest fancy Of the woman
smoker is pipe-not the tiny affair
that sufices for the Japanese. but a
good-sized brier or neat meer-
schaum. The pipe is boldly carried
along with gold card case and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to cigar,
small in size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired of the
cigarette, and wanted bigger smoke.
London Mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Takes HlmseIf serIousIx.

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself in q
hotels great dining room, takes q
table where he can be seen. Through
out his meal he wears deeply stu
dious, a completely absorbed, attitude.
He may bring to the table portfolio
filled with papers These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits an eloquent tableau
of prefundity.- York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Christmas Boxes.

Not in the English sense Of a
christmas present. but as an early
urvparation for the disappointing
season of gift-giving.
To make them, cut pieces of card
heard and cover neatly with fancy
wallpaper. then lace the corners with
lblEsy ribbon run through eyelets and
.afhnrh a ribbon to the top. with small
n1ws and punches of silvered artifi-
cIai molly or mistletoe.
This makes pretty receptacle for
holding homemade bonhons or other
arifies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Cripple Rides Bicycle.

GeoAge Anstey. aged IL, cripple,
Of Leicester. England, is one of the
most remarkable cyclists In the coun-
try. Both his legs are withered and
useless. but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with a two
wheeled pedalless machine. with a
padded tube covering the axle bar.
Across this he lies face foremost, and
with wooden clogs strapped to his
hands he propels himself along the
streets and roads in marvelously
rapid manner. He has complete con-
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals. steering gear, and brake
combined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
MIstletoe is Dangerous.

Few people who know mistletoeI
only as desirable feature Of Christ
has decorations understand that the
plant is parasite dangerous to the
life of trees in the regions in which
It grows, 1t is only question of
time, after mistletoe once begins to
grow upon tree before the tree it.
self will be killed The parasite saps
the life Of the infected branches. For
tunately, 1t is of slow growth. taking
years to develop to large proportions.
but when neglected, it Invariably ruins
all trees it reaches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
sLlahtnlnu chanue.

The Manager-Can you make quick
changes and double in few parts?
The Actor-Can l? Say, you know
the scene in Love and Lobsters,'
where the hero and the villain are
fighting, and friend rushes in and
separates EN-? Well, played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows were i'll.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Tapestry Hats.

Tapestry-covered hats, the tapestry
in bold patterns of soft and odd tints
on a light ground stretched tightly
over the frame. come in wide picture
shapes and close mushroom models.
They are untrimmed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
nlsnuallHed

Her-My brother won first prize in
that amateur guessing contest, but
they ruled him out as a professional.
Him-A professional?
Her-Yes. He's employed in the
government bureau, you know.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Kindly Intentions

"A man who enjoys seeing woman
in tears is brute"
Il don't know about that" replied
Miss Cayenne. "One of the kindest
husbands know takes his wife to see
all the emotional plays"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
the erIoht side.

Nebuchadnezzar was lurching IN bis
accustomed style.
"All flesh being grass" he reflected,
this must be Beef a la Moved"
And chuckling hoarsely, he took an
other chaw.-Puck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23

You win admit that you owe 4
great deal to your wife?9
Il should say SO" replied Mr.. Cum
rox. Il wouldn't be invited to any of
her receptions or musicales If wasn't
married to her"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-12-23
Cereal Co., Ltd, Gave a Splendid oh.
to Bring Out Facts

food. etc, etc.. which has not been digested
then when again ready for food use Grape
Nuts because it is easy of digestion?"
Or should the child be at once carted OF to
hospital and cut?
We have known of many cases wherein the
approaching signs of appendicitis have dis
appeared by the suggestion being followed
No one better appreciates the value of a
skilful physician when person is in the awful
throes of acute appendicitis, but IAN ounce
OF prevention is worth pound of cure"
Just plain old common sense is helpful even
nowadays.
This trial demonstrated Grape-Nuts food
is pure beyond question.
It Is partly predigested
Appendicitis generally has rise from undi-
gested food
t Is not always necessary to operate.
4 Is best to stop all food
When ready to begin feeding use predi-
gesfed food.
It Is palatable and strong in Nourishment.
1t viii pay fine returns In health to quit the
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use less
1000 but select food certainly known to con-
tain the elements nature requires to sustain
the body. May we be permitted to suggest
breakfast of fruit, Grape-Nuts and cream,
TWO SOFT boiled eggs and some hot toast and
cocoa, milk or Postum?
The question of whether Grape-Nuts does or
does not contain the elements which nature
requires for the nourishment of the brain also
OF its purity. will be treated in later news
paper articles.
Good food is important and its effect on the
body is also important
There's Reason"
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.
Battle Creek, Mich.