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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

mings and also in neck pieces and
muffs. Blue fox, strange as it may
SOUND. Is also a brown fur of great
beauty. Genuine blue fox Is very
rare and Very expensive but one sees
occasional sets of this feathery pelt
matching fawn -colored limousine coats
from Paris
Mink is the reliance Of the average
woman looking for brown fur. but
mink is really not at all an economical
pelt, for even the expensive quality
fades rapidly, and the luster and rich
ness of the fur soon disappears leav-
ing fiat. hard and unbecoming sur
face There are dreadful limitations of
mink, with hand-colored stripes on or
binary brown squirrel pelt and there
is the eastern mink, which is really a
creditable imitation of the genuine
pelt and is much used for coat Innings
and trimmings.
The sensible woman. who wants to
get her moneys worth in brown furs
Will select skunk, opossum or fisher
SKUNK is really beautiful fur and
comes very near in appearance to the
fabulously priced Russian sable. with
three times the durability of the lat
ter perishable fur SET of skunk
furs should not prove prohibitively ex-
pensive and a neckpiece and mufr to
match of Hudson seal trimmed with
skunk would be very smart with a
cloth costume. Badger is also a hand
some and not very expensive fur. which
is liked for collar and mur sets.
Lynx and pointed fox are stil high
favorites with many women who an
preciate the becoming qualities of the
soft black pelts against the skin.
Pointed fox is an expensive luxury, but
very good sets of dyed black fox may
be had for a reasonable sum- Black
fox is much more durable than Lynx.
which retains is beauty only a short
time Lynx should never be selected
by woman who travels much in
crowded vehicles, for the long hairs
which constitute the chief beauty of
this fur are soon pulled out by being
rubbed against heavy garments.
OF the gray furs, wolf and the new
favorite, Adelaide chinchilla are the
most practical choice. This Australian
chfnchilla has the same velvety tex
ture of ordinary chinchilla, but is more
durable and somewhat less expensive.
Australian opossum is tawny fur.
which is also very fashionable Just
now.
The Judy bag muff. named for a GER
tain popular stage character. is the hit
of the season. These Judy bags are
made of fur or of velvet trimmed with
fur and are in huge bag shape. the
hands being thrust into the sides of
the bag near the top. while the lower
portion falls in long point tipped
with a heavy tassel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

kinds OF birds. but dyed to a harmonious
whole.
The exaggerated stove-pipe shape claims
many admirers. with its brim that almost
CELEBRATES the face Generally the trim
ming is but sprays OF green leaves tow
ering above the crown on their wired
stems. A band of velvet forms the I'm
ish for the base of the crown. while the
foundation Is of the same material in
small folds extending from the crown TO
the edge OF the brim The under brim is
faced. Of course, and naturally, In a tone
that harmonizes with the velvet
While but little ribbed silk Is used
ostrich plumes curled but slightly and
pretty laces are popular. Aigrettes are
decidedly passe. The ostrich feathers are
placed perpendicularly and the lace Is
to be found In the form of narrow
circle inside the crown SO that 1t shows
under the brin sort of frame for
the background of the hair
i II milady prefers a small hat she has
many to choose from, either with or
without brifns. There Is one turned up
In front or rolled up all around and
trimmed simply with good-size bows.
SILK rosettes or small plume. that Is
much worn for walking purposes For
young girls the satin turban with a
crown of stiff folds on a slight frame and
an encircling band Of color suitable to
the background, is to be seen.
Turbans especially when severe and
h1hde "itHoui are trying TO
even young faces. to the average mature
woman they well nigh hopeless They
are certainly ideal, however. for out-of-
door wear and in shopping. In colors,
blue Will predominant In all its shades
from deep raven to the very ightest
Combinations of two colors are especially
attractive; for example. black with royal
blue
There is wide diversity in selections
for children's hats this season For the
"1ittlest girls they are OF lawn and
lace, with quantities OF ribbon nseel
either MS tubing where the crown meets
the brim or in bows at the side. Scarf
effects of quilted ribbon a trimming
of ribbon knotted loosely over the brini
are also popular.
There are poke bonnets for the children
of frilled lace in quantities, on n founda-
ton OF lawn mounted wire frame:
fastening In small puff rosette over
each ear md terminating In long strings
is scarf of white liberty silk ribbon
which covers the space from the crown
TO the edge of the hat. there being no
brim at all. over the ribbon at the Ief.
Is cluster of white rosebuds set with
dark green foliage. A gathered silk
forms the lining for the crown.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

round. fluffy ball OF fur-a Maltese
kitten.
his eyes. blinked and looked at Mrs. j..
most woe-begone expression upon his
face.
Isn't it just too dear for-why, what's
the matter, Homer7' asked Mrs. j.. her
disappointment all too apparent In her
tone Don't you like tip
'Yes-yes," answered Mr.. j.. valiantly.
Uh huh. 1t is sort OF cute, isn't it?''
Cute" exclaimed Mrs. J. Why. l
think It's just a darlingi''
Just then there came a knock on the
kitchen door. The maid OF all work
stepped forward and opened It, without
stood a man. Despite the plainness of
his clothes there was sporty look TO
him. from his arm hung a small wicker
basket
is dis de back of Mr.. Justwed's
joint?" he asked. pleasantly. Then he
espied Mr. j.
Il got i'm in de wardrobe" he said.
pointing to the basket. DE dat
bit off his tail made q swell job of it
take II from muh An his cars'll come
around all to the merry in a week. It's
a pippin you're gettin'. mister. and no
kiddin ether
OH calculated Mrs. J. What in the
world was he talking about?
Mr. ]. seized the basket deposited II
on the kitchen table and almost tore the
cover on.
Look. BLOSSOM he said enthusiast
tically.
| Mrs J. looked
Within was round. sleek. white and
black baIi-a whinpering. shivering little
bulldog
"IsRt he a beauty?'' exclaimed Mr.. J.
'Yes-yes," agreed Mrs. j., obviously.
1T is sort of-sort of-why, it's cold,
| isn't it7''
''Dey always shakes an shivers like
dat, lady vouchsafed the dog man,
| lust ike dey had de D. T's'
''Oh. Is that so?' Mrs. j acknowledged.
| But what's the matter with his ears 2
| And look. why is his tail tied up In that
dirty rag?'
The dog man laughed
Now what dye tink o dat.' he
grinned. why. OATS where we Topped
of his ears and ehewed off his tail"
Mrs. j. clutched the table for support.
.'oh-oh-it's horribIet" she gasped.
Straightway, of course, Mr.. ]. proceeded
to explain to her precisely why 1t is now
| deemed necessary to make such altera-
/ ton of a dogs anatomy and how they
| are made. To better illustrate his expla-
nation he picked up the pup and put him
on the table.
Suddenly the little fellow pricked up
his mutilated ears. and his body hecame
tense and rigid With all the strength
of his puppy lungs he emitted an infan-
tile growl
At the same time. from the other end
OF the table came a patheticaIly weak
/ little 'Ss-s phut"' scarcely louder than
a whisper.
Both Mr. and Mrs J. looked In the
| direction of the sound, and there beheld-
the little round ball Of Maltese fur arched
and hNmped, with every single hair stand
ing on end.
Mr.. J. laughed
So did Mrs. J.
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TeJustueas eet af& &ts for 6eHomq

ment. He was plainly attempting to solve
the matter.
SHOW me something?" he questioned
Thurman. what is it-some new
polish for the stove?'
silly retorted Mrs. ]. facetiously.
.of course mott It's n surprise
"A-a-a surprise7 echoed Mr.. j., and
Mrs Justwed failed to notice the note
OF apprehension In his voice.
Come now, Homer" she insisted.
and | want you to promise me tc close
your eyes the minute we get to the dining
room door aud not open them again until
/ tell you to in the kitchen. Now. prem
ise-word of honer?"
Mr.. J. somehow was strangely re
luctant and yet he made no open objec-
ton to the scheme He hesitlted n sec
ond or two, took deep breath and
ohst}iently followed Mrs. j.
The dining room door was reached. Mr..
j. closed his eyes. Mrs ]. opened the
door took his hand and led him back into
the kitchen, stopping him after half
dozen steps
Wait just a minute. Homer" she eau
toned. Now, don't look yet--vou prom
ised not to. you knoY. until I said SO"
There was a queer scraping noise. the
rustic of paper and then she cried gaily
rNowi"
Hoiner-dear opened his eyes.
Before him on the kitchen table was n
wooden grocer's box and In it a tiny.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06
~ The Seasons Coiffures. ~

~ nee and for all. this season the
"a a outstanding pompadour has been
ID ID discarded and In its place Is to be
W found superabundance of tiny
curls and puffs. Along with it. of
course. has gone the thick. unhealthy rat.
Massive effects in the couture are in
vogue. though a greater simplicity in
dressing is noticeable. with decided
trend toward the Grecisn.
The severe lines of this classic mode.
however. are relieved by fluffy additions
The hair about the face is dressed nat
uraily, being either curled snftly or
parted. Under the large Greek knot at
the back of the head is n wide braid.
cnught with fashionable shell pins here
and there. From this hang several curls
A band of ribbon drawn around this head
dressing is considered quite effective for
evening wear.
One of the most popular coiTures OF the
winter VIII be that in which the crown
of the head is literally covered with
mass of loose curls and swirl of hair
drawn round the head in the same fashion
In which a turban braid is worn In this
style. too. few curls are allowed to
stray coquettishly down the back Of the
neck
One couture is built over wire hair
covered frame that fits the head Ike
n cap. This frame is covered with
thick braid of hair. widened so that the
wire Is invisible. Around this a soft coll
of hair is twisted and held In place by
large pins or ribbons Quite the latest
In coifures from Paris can be obtained
by braiding and crossing the hair at the
back of the head: number of loose
finger puns are then used to fill out the
sides with. thus giving the whole an
oval shape.
An evening couture VIII scarcely be
complete without ornaments Of some
sort. If one possesses a string of pearls.
1t is a very simple matter to wind them
in and out through the hair and allow
the pendant to settle upon the forehead.
Pearls, however, are at the command of
but few women. the average woman
Will substitute strings of beads of imi
tat:on coral emeralds sapphires sc
cording to the predominant color of her
gown. satin ribbon, silver in color or
gold or any ribbon color, eRcircles the
hair and heightens the somewhat alarm
ing head dress.
There is small couture, simple in
formation. that bids fair to be much in
vogue this winter. The hair Is parted
loosely In the middle and brought back
In soft, fluffy folds. Eneircling the head
and drawn smoothly over the part is a
game bend-to be bought In any depart
ment store-which Is so entwined
through the hair that it is not visible
again except at the back of the head.
Anyone of the many hair ornaments be-
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For WOman's Eve.

WE It'll the winter come days OF wet.
aRH slushy streets, and, more often than
Wv not. wet feet and bad colds. 1t is
surprising the protection afforded by coat
ing the soles OF the shoes with two or
three coats of varnish, letting the first
dry before the second is applied. etc. And
the same degree of protection may be af-
forded the uppers by rubbing them thor
oughly with castor oil or with a cut
lemon.
Children's stockings generally come
back from the laundry much more the
worse for wear than do those of adults.
Somehow a child manages to get sur
p-fsing amount OF gravel, sand and dirt
the inside of his shoes. This works
into the stockings. Soaking the stock
iugs for half hour before putting them
on the dashboard and rubbing allows
time for the partial If not complete dis
indignation Of the sand: besides, much OF
1t will fall out OF its own weight IL
soaked loose from the stocking.
Halfworn lace gowns should not be dis
carded this season. They can be made
decidedly In vogue by fashioning for them
transparent overdraperies and white.
black or a colored chiffon is just the
material for the purpose If colors are
used, one must be absolutely certain that
they harmonize with the lace of the
original gown.
To wash channels gloves successfully
place a few drops of olive oil in soft.
tepid water and make a lather from any
kind of good toilet soap. Rinse in water
with little more oil. being careful to
have the water tepid. This makes
chamois soft and pliable and keeps gloves
looking fresh and new.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

IN He alacrity with which the hurry
A ing and busting around In the
Justwed's new home subsidized with
w. the return OF Mr.. Justwed from
the bank that evening was equalled
only by the alncrity with which 1t had
begun an hour before.
Mrs j. was-or. rather had been-ali
aiutter. But she fattered herself that
there was not the slightest trace of 1t
either IN her face or manner as she
greeted Mr. J. when he entered.
And yet, somehow, he seemed anutter
himself. There was that about him that
is generally indicative of mild sort OF
suppressed excitement. But then. 1t
might merely he her own Imagination.
You see. like all good wives who still
believe Ia enthusing with their husba nds
over things of the house. Mrs. Justwed
had planned it as a surprise. And she
wished to make certain ii would be a
complete one.
'Um-m-m-r said Mr.. j. gaiIy. rs
he glanced around at the portieres in
the living room. acquisitions since be had
left In the morning My. but we are
getting fixed up In q hurry, aren't We?
They look fine.
Yes. indeed they do agreed Mrs. J.
But | want you to come back In the
kitchen with me for minute want
to show you something!"
Mr.. ]. regarded her keenly for a mo-
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.*.* Miladi'S New Hats. 49,

house In the old steotyped phrase con
corning a compulsory charging of the
front door. Not so. at all! BY large the
capricious Old Lady means really. truly
large-immense, huge, gigantic, overpow-
ertng,
The typical large hat OF the season will
have a very wide brim. dropping decided
ly all the way around. and a low, Hat.
round crown. Sometimes the continuous
curve OF the brim Is broken in two or
three places by pinching it into a point
Softness is impaired by a piping Of velvet
at the edge. Satin, taffeta and velvet are
the popular materials With one or the
other of these the hat Is covered, and
not infrequently large fat bows OF the
same material are found The bows are
either perfectly fat or placed on the side
at an angle. Odd combinations of narng
feathers and ribbons are also In vogue.
especially when there is huge fare on
the back or side of the crown is dome
shnped. OF course. the ostrich feather
still reigns supreme.
Another type of the large hat is the
hood shape with its huge crown that
sinks down over the head and almost
hides the face entirely. In some hats
feathers with foundation of silk or vel
vet form entire brim and crown Many
of the largest ones are trimmed with huge
wings and broad quilts, the former often
being plucked from several different
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

DR.. Derby's Kidney Fills are ahead
or the times, the only kidney and bad
der treatment that makes good its
strongest statement. Get a free pack
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nave said hucdredth part OF what
these little wonder workers do
Now listen. sufferers, don't get ex-
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They'll never get along together" he
said. Il had planned this little pup as
surprise for you. I thought you were
going TO show 1t to me. Blossom, when
you led me back here, though 1 couldn't
see how 1t could possibly have arrived
before me-
Mrs. ]. laughed again.
Isn't that odd. Homer." she ex-
claimed. AT just what time today did
you come to the conclusion that house
hold pet was necessary? About O'Clock
Heavens. That was Just the time I went
after the kitten Isn't that strange
goodness. aren't we muchly married peo-
pie. though
The dog man. meanwhile, had been
standing first on one foot and then on
the other-thoroughly at home OF course
Mr.. j. suddenly remembered him and
took out his pockerbook, handing him a
hye-dolar bill.
The man took 1t and started for the
door. with Mr.. Justwed asking & dozen
questions as to the treatment for the
tied-up tail at every step Mrs j., too
was interested and followed as far as the
door both of them turning their backs
on the table without being aware of It,
In few minutes the dog man gave his
parting instruction and left.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

III :: :. :: =: 4: !: 4: !:
have but little trouble In and
ing not one, but many hats suited to
her style. To attempt to describe the be-
wildering array Of creations would be
much like defining the shape of each
separate part Of a jigsaw puzzle. The
styles are freakish to the extreme and
there are novelties by the score In the
way of shapes, trimmings, crowns and
colors.
One point. however. does stand out
with exceeding clearuess-a hat must not
be medium in size. 1t may be large. or
1t may be small. But II must not be
'hetwixt and between" To determine
which of the two sizes woman should
buy-if she be one OF the rest of US who
limited to only one new hat a season
and a make-over-she should consult her
own peculiar style Of beauty.
II she thinks large hat more becoming
and IL her friends-not the gushingly com
plimentary ones who are generally efer
vescent simply because they have to he
either that or "catty''-if her true friends
tell her they are, then she should wear
them large. And by large Dame Fashion
does not mean simply one big enough to
draw forth comment from y ra'f 4 the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

often built upon Empire lines. the
waist line being much shortened, the
skirt straight, narrow and untrimmed
or very simply trimmed at the bottom.
the bodice quite simple save for some
such relieving touches as mentioned
above. Long velvet coats. usually fur
trimmed and sometime embroidered or
braided in self tone are numerous and
exceedingly elegant.
Just now brown furs are again in
high favor after several seasons of
preference for black. Sealskin mink.
fisher, fitch, opossum. badger. skunk,
otter and moleskin are all included un-
der brown furs and are used as trim
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06
The Kidney Cure
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The Positive Cure That Revolutionizos
Treatment of Kidney Diseases,
Rheumatism and Bladder
Trouble.

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ated There is no necessity In doina
fering from kidney or bladder trou-
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In - hours ty getting a free package
OF DR. Derby's Kidney Pills at any drug
store.
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Some separate blouses have the
yokes outlined or suggested by wooden
beads others have heavy motifs work
ed in dull gold embroidery. Satin, crepe
de chine and soft silk are being used
for these hlauses.
Long black velvet wraps with huge
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

Caps with their s'In crowns of gold
or silver net, their frills about the face
and their quaint flower or jewel garn-
iture, are made for wear under hats
the cap frill framing the face CO.
quettishly and softly under a more
fiaring hat hrin
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-06

collars of Venetian lace are worn with
separate cloth or velvet dresses. Dull
gilt cords fasten some at the side They
are cut on straight lines, with straight
sleeves and no armholes.
FLORENCE FAIRBANKS.
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simultaneously both Homer-dear and
Mrs J. remembered the table and turned
In alarm.
But. II you please. there were the kitten
and the bull pup lying down together
ike the proverbial lion and the lamp
In fact. they were shifting around and
rolling over and over. having the time OF
their young lives.
OH cried Mrs. j.. delighted Il co
believe they're going to be friends after
all, Won't that be Just too sweet for
anything
Mr.. j. smiled
'Um-nm. he said, meditatively II
don't know so much about that Blossom
They're young now. you know. When
they grow up, though. they'll have their
quarrels, which'll be all right so long
as they don't tear each others hair out
u m. that's funny, isn't it-just like
two married people. aren't they, youth
quarrels and all,'
CARyEL CALVERT HALL
A kitchen apron of gum tissue bound
with white tape is one of the most ser
viceable kinds. When soiled il can asilv
be washed and dried. The gum material
can be purchased in sheet widths. and
the pieces left are convenient for many
other purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-26
TO MARK EDITORS GRAVE.
Resting Place of Mrs. Anne Royal
to Have Suitable Stone.

The arrangements for suitably mark
ing the grave of Mrs. Anne Royal, an
oid-time resident Of Washington, news
paper editor and traveller. In the Con-
gressional cemetery, are about complet-
ed. 1t has been decided to hold simple
services at the grave May II, on which
occasion Dr. f. NJ, Gallaudet will preside
and will make the Introductory remarks.
An address will be delivered by DR.. Fred
Gowing of Philadelphia. on the life and
character of Mrs. RoyalL who the in
scription on the stone will state was the
pioneer woman publicist.
1t will further be inscribed on the
stone that 1t was erected in appreciative
recognition by a few men of Philadel-
phia and Washington. The originator of
the movement is Ralph Hayes OF Phila-
delphia who Is graduate of the Uni
vers'ty of Vermont, and we'll known In
educational circles. He has been ably
seconded in the effort by Dr. Fred Cow
ng, also Of Philadelphia.
others who have been interested are
Miss Sarah H. Portner, whose life Of
Anne Royal first served to call attention
to q rather remarkable character: John
T. Loomis, De Witt Miller and ". B..
BRYAN.