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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-08-24
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~ ERE is an idea for a delightfully."-
pretty cosy. which would sell
well at 4 bazaar, or would
make a charming present for
friend.
The materials necessary for it are:
"a Half yard of sateen. ca Three
quarters Of a yard of thin silk In any
pretty light color. (3) Half a yard Of
narrow ribbon % A small china doll.
(5) About quarter of yard of white
cottonwood
Cut out from the sateen ten triangu-
lar-shaped pieces. each about six
inches from point to base. and about
three inches across the base. Take
five for the cover and five for the tin
ing Of the padded part. Seam up both
cover and lining on their wrong sides.
Slip cottonwood in between them,
seam them together round the base,
thus getting a padded cone. as shown
In the Illustration.
Now cut on the little doll at her
waist. and NJ her into hole made at
the point of the cone. SO that her
shoulders. head and arms stick out st
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the top. as the illustration shows.
Sew little hemmed frills of silk
round and round the cone. to repre-
sent one of the flounced skirts which
our great-grandmothers used to wear
over crinolines. Fold q bit Of silk to
match across the dolls shoulders. to
stimulate low-cut evening dress. and
tie the ribbon round to look like .
high-waisted sash
When the cosy Is on the pot. It
seems as though the little doll were
keeping the tea warm under her bill
lowy skirts.
The idea may be carried out in any
color and almost any light fabric A
cosy of lowered muslin would, for In
stance. look exceedingly dainty with a
white tea-set having small flowers up-
on the cups.
II the cosy is intended for use in
the nursery or school room. you can
make 1t far more serviceable by dress.
ing the doll in a bonnet and a long
dark cloak: or this cloak and bonnet
may be added when the cosy grows .
tritis soiled.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-08-24
D:)REs!S
&ShorEs

In spite Of its simple effectiveness.
not ono woman wears a sailor hat to-
day where i've wore them . few years
ago
Sleeves Just now are half and three
quarter length. but there Is a rumor
aaoat that they are to again be long
and close.
With the incoming Of thin summer
clothes one sees q good deal Of the
now established French idea Of using
pink ribbon in ones lingerie instead
Of any other color.
Skirts Of the hiur are close. narrow.
quite short as rule. but recently
made suits show skirts some wider at
the foot although the straight effect
still obtains.
SAKE gloves. perfumed and pale Of
tint, long and loose. are ono of the
crases Of the hour. To be sure they
arc extravagant. for they soil at once.
but they are liked we'll and are worn
universally; they are chic.
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For the Hostess

and mouth. and It vas astonishine
the variety oe facial sxpressions
achieved All sorts oe garments vsso
made from the napkins. which were
pinned and pasted into shape. There
were babies. children. Jsps In d
nonos. sun bonnet toddIsrs. ladies oe
nigh and low degree. al acknowled0-
ing common potato for their origin
The pFisss wsre IN keeping With
the novelty Of the pastins. The Arst
one was . large svsst potato Pie
piled high with auRy msringue: the
consolation Offering vas ssveral
quarts Of new potatoes h . nost
charming green basksG
Pss the 0eiAo.
Many ysars aso this ssntmsat ~
peared In . household magazine and
. woman confesses that from reading
II she formulated . rule she adopted
early in her married life. n 10 such
excellent advice. put It hers for all
cur department brides and for those
Of US who are old housekeepers, too.
! think the little quotation 10 BY N. p.
Willis. Be that ~ 1t may, the ssnti-
ment 10 one We should all adopt Let
us all try to give not only our hus-
bands, but our children and friends
"an unclouded welcome
''rhe world we'll t1sd. the sweetest thing
in life
II the unciouded welcome Of . Wife,
MADAME NERRI.
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Novel Potato Party.

The hostess passed to each lady q
Well-washed potato Of rather long
slender shape. Then each one was
given four small wire hairpfns. four
small black tacks. two fancy paper
napkins with gayly colored borders.
and . supply Of pins. There were
scissors and tubes Of library paste.
The order was to construct . doll.
With prizes to be awarded for the
best and poorest specimens the ladies
worked with amazing zeal. This going
back to childhood days was thorough.
ly enjoyed. and while none had manu-.
factured potato" dolls before, nearly
everyone confessed to the Clothes
pin" variety. and 1t was surprising the
array Of attractive little figures that
emerged from the hands Of these erst
while creative artists.
The hairpins we're used for arms
and legs. the tacks made eyes. nose
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Below Zoeo lvastseoa.

0sisw Zess lvashesa-
The hoetsss ieouoA hse tnvttatSeoe
% blu0-Whits ear1a. the lstterS oet'
linsA With diamond dust 0hs ~
this By writing With . heavy ps1 ID
gilt ink. then vsat over tAs letters
With liquid glue. thea dipped The card
In the diamond dust and the spesklee
adhsrsr to the glue. 4 polar bsas
clasping Q thermometer which ragis'
tered 10 below" was in The ooeDse q
the card. please wear . white fFoek
vas In the lower lsft-hand eosDss.
On arriving ICED grape Juice WttA Q
oash Of lemon was served. In . ~
0omeats the dining room doom wsrs
opened. revealing the coolest Daooe
Imaginable The chairs we're oovsrsl
With white cotton cloth. the curtains
we're white and the Aoor haA beea
covered with sheets tightly stretched
and fastened dovn with large tacks.
4 huge cake oe ice was the center
piece. surmounted BY . group oe toy
polar bsars. Ferns and vines were
masssd about the base. Two sDall
globes of goldfish were on either side.
The candles we're white. also the
shades. Diamond dust giistensd on
the tablecioth and glass icicles hung
from the Chandelier. while the dear
est of tiny dolls drew sleds inscribed
with the name Of each guest. forming
the place cards.
Then . delicious white menu was
served-hrst iced bouillon in glasses.
cold breast Of chicken. Saratoga
chips. baking powder biscuit. pear
and pineapple salad with whipped
cream dressing. iced tea and canta-
loupe. filled with vanilla cream COM
pleted this feast. with the usual 40
cessories Of nuts. white French bon.
bons amt individual cases. and the
most delicious watermelon preserves.
The guests were asked to relate the
coldest experience they had ever had.
There were large Thermometers
around the room with the mercury
down below sero.
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Paris. September 8.

arts, StpltIlDcI o. s
The luxury and beauty of evening man
teaux are extreme. No material is too ele-
CANT, no garniture too rich. to enter into
their composition, and the Innings are Of
equal beauty and splendor. And one of
these magnificent garments is not enough
for seasons wear. Even women Of mod
crate means consider that three at least
must be provided, 10 wear on different oc-
casions and with different costumes.
The extreme use Of fur is also remarked,
and the variety OF It's coloring is astonish-
ing. Besides being used in the adornment
of evening wraps, street and sporting cos
tunes, IN narrow bands and panels 1t ap-
pears on the thlnnest Of stuffs in evening
gowns
Ermine and sable are used most for this
purpose, and narrow bands OF sable fur,
set at even distances apart, circling a skirt
of cream white mousselne de SOLE is dis
tinctiy charming. Ermine is better en-
ployed when a wider band is desired as
in hemming a tunic overdress Of white or
pale colored mousseline de sole, and its
beauty is enhanced by a fringe of white
tubes hanging below the fur.
Lovely taupe fur and breitschwanz COM
pose entire garments and dresses. EX-
tremely beautiful is a long manteau Of
breitschwanz. shaped of two long narrow
breadths, marvellously draped about the
figure, so that the happy wearer suggests
a Greek statue. Though 1t IS impossible to
divine the manner Of its draping, II is quite
easy TO adjust and to discard. Long, mar
row scarfs OF this charming fur, beauu.
fully lined and fringed az the ends, are
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ODE Beauty BzldGef

An observant woman. meeting literary
celebrity who also CHANGED to be a social
worker, as well as shining society light.
remarked one blemish. in beautiful face.
Her skin is wonderful" said the critic.
"and her face is firm-quite wonderfully
firm, her years and activities considered.
But, oh, how tired her eyes look!'
1t is true that, unless those faithful and
invaluable organs actually Shrek for aid.
they are too much neglected. Busy people
such as the woman above referred to
cut down their sleep TO the minimum, not
considering that 81 a healthful body and a
Napoleonic brain manage TO do with such
short rations, the eyes, which are used for
almost every waking moment. need sleep
in abundance TO keep them at their best.
OF course, when the eye strain begins TO
tell a sensible woman resorts at once to
the best oculist within her ken and obeys
him. But before the orbs Of vision reach
the point of making attention imperative,
they deserve some consideration.
First give them as many hours sleep as
possible Let that sleep be in a room as
dark as possible, also. II this darkness,
however, can only be purchased by exclud-
ing air. the price is too costly Instead,
the skilful use Of screens, TO darkeL the
space in front of the face, must be substi-
tuted. Sometimes a cloth. dampened in
cold water. and laid-not too closely
around the eyes, will be found Of great
benefit. not only insuring the restful dark
ness, but also freshening up the tired eye
lids and wonderfully removing an elderly
look.
Second give the eyes bath. People III
this country are addicted to solution OF
boric acid and water distilled water re-
memberD. French oculsts prefer salt ana
water-just a pinch of salt 10 an cyecup
Of water-and 10 this they sometimes aoo
a tiny drop OF French brandy. But what
ever the lotion may be, II should DE useu
night and morning. administered by means
Of the little eyecups, 10 be found al any
druggists.
One OF the methods advocated by beauty
doctors TO rest the eyes Is to cultivate
looking far away. If the woman VINO ~
sewing is sitting, as she should De- at an
open window, let her frequently OBEY 'he
words Of the Psalmist. and INT up her
eyes unto the hill" II ,there are no mus
then let her seek the far horizon ana iooh
The change Of focus will be exceedingly
restful.
If the daylight Is glaring-there IL
light from the cloudy skies at times more
trying than the brightest sunshine-wear
eolored glasses when out Of doors.
Crows feet around the eyes need 'he
ute Of an sstringent lotion. and the very
sentlest patting. Not heavy massaginS ana
pulling. The wet bandage at night Is gooo
for these also
Puffiness under the eyes, dark circles anu
heavily oyerhanging upper lids, all lndca'e
some disturbance OF the health For 'he
dark circles, see TO your digestion. Ihe
pufiness. nine times out Of ten, comes from
eAsRtpg IN an VI ventilated apartment
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Some Ways OF the World

good man will do wonders in a day. The
right men are also found when the china
or silver needs the members and polisher' 5
care. Frames are kept for curtains. and
they are cleaned az often as they require
the process. the purpose ~ the frame being
10 Reep the corners from saggnB and the
middle from Bullying.
care I'm these matters" saws the wise
woman. viii prevent your too curious
ueighbors from guessing the proximity OF
the wolf and the wolf may he scared away
by the sight OF apparent PROSPERITY
When paying a visit In part OF the
country where there are many OLD inhabi-
tants, OF n class we'll worth cultivating. the
guest went calling one day with ncr host
ess and she was told beforehand that she
would have a great treat Just before the
start the hostess exclaimed: My note
book" and the maid went hurrledly 90 her
boudOir, TO tturn with a somewhat bulky
leather covered volume which looked 10 be
well used and earmarked. once In the motor
the hostess vouChsafed the reformation
| that her notebook always went on these
calls. for from them she glranol much
valuable information on many In. resting
subjects. especially on what happened be-
fore the war. In lore OF this kind she i5
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One OF the most amusing persons 10 pe
found upon the outskirts OF the soclal
world, Is that simple nature which taxes
lleasure I'm merely gazing at the great
who are and are likely to continue I'M
known, except by sight. to the gazeri This
eye" acquaintance is usually begun AT
some restaurant. or at the opera or thea
ire. The observer hears stranger In the
crowd Identify some person present az a
celebrity Straightaway she gazes at the
celebrity in question. and every afterward
takes pleasure IN remembering him or her,
and in tagging the admired personality 10
It's name mentally.
Careful perusal Of all news concerning
the parsonage who has been recognized
follows and the number Of the public
characters added 10 this silent collection
as the season wears on Is limited only By
opportunity. BY and by, this knowledge
car no longer be pent up IN the bosom Of
the acqurer. Streams OF Chatty anecdOte
begin 10 be poured forth to any one who
will listen. Sometimes. indeed these re-
citals TEEN with inaccuracies, az she can
not always be correctly Informed as 20
friendships and relationships The speaker
needs to trip wariy. when she talks 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-17
NET FOR Innings.

Chiffon waists are TO be lined after a
new way, DEGREES Dame Fashion. and fort
unately, the new method is to add many
moons TO the life OF these heretofore
ephemeral garments. The old Innings of
chiffon and marquisette are to be replaced
by a very fine net. that will not crack or
split, as chiffon Will, when aging. old
age being attained at the close OF a single
season. The net is used chiefly In ivory or
cream tints. The mesh is very fine and
light, though strong. and OF the usual
Brussels make. For exterior use the dia-
mond-meshed nets are given the preference.
chiefly because they stretch more readily
than the usual Brussels mesh. which &C
counts for the value OF the latter as q
lining. Brussels net is also used to line
the yokes, and front panel cores In skirts
OF sheer wolfe or other semi-transparent
material compounded partly OF silk and
partly Of wool 1t has the same value hero
as in the blouses. and to this must be
added its remarkable strength, which Is
quite an item when the weight or skirt
even OF the modern yariety--must depend
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z#Hz88{RRSZE 1ASHION Ara F]RNOI ITY4RRRB
The Small Daughters Clothes
The Time When She Begins to Have Ideas
About Them Very Troublesome One.

tates to crush such a budding little per-
sonaiity.
Yet the most tender mother has got TO
live and avoid the nervous prostration
which so often threatens her when the sea-
sons wardrobe looms up as a problem with
which she must deal An experienced, X
not always WISE mother, now grand
mother, watching her daughters struggle
with the situation of providing summer
clothes for many damsels, all in the bud.
ding period, made few pertinent remarks
on the subject.
I'm theory" she said. children or very
young girls should not be allowed TO have
anything to say about their clothes. but II
they show any decided preference for colors
that should be taken into account. But do
not allow argument. Once the gown is de-
cided carry 1t out as you first intended.
II you have any changes 10 make decide
on those yourself or with the dressmaker.
Girls In their teens have no time to fuss
about their clothes or much wisdom 10 do
so wisely. II they must have pink give
them pink, a shade that will be becoming,
hut II they want to look Ike Juliet or
Ethel Barrymore. don't listen TO them. Be
firm in the beginning"
There is probably nothing better TO be
said on the subject than that. Be firm
when necessary, but indulgent when no
harm comes from so doing. The little
maidens opinions are dear to her and may
we'll be taken into account but argument
is bad for the soul and the nerves. Her
taste has TO be trained. for time is near
when she will have TO manage her gowns
without her mothers experience, but train
ing her taste is far different from permit
! ting her TO dominate the situation.
ETHELYN MIDDLETON.
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Heavy upper lids may be massaged with al
most fairy fingers. dipped in olive oil. being
OF course, extremely careful that no oil gets
into the eye itself.
Never read lying down. If you want to
indulge in that most delightful luxury,
rca ding in bed, see that you have plenty OF
pillows. ard that the light falls from be
hind you on your book BE sure that at
no time does O light face YOU. falling upon
the upper lid.
Half a dozen drops OF eau de cologne
makes @ convenient astringent lotion, and
equal parts OF witch hazel and water are
found beneficial by some. An ounce Of
camphor water added to ten grains Of boraX
is another remedy.
Eyelashes are sometimes stimulated 10 a
more vigorous growth by equal parts OF
: boric acid and vaseline. Rub the boric
acid well into the vaseline. and be careful
that the lids are so lightly smeared that
| there is no danger Of any part Of the ONT
ment getting into the eyes themselves.
Clipping the eyelashes is a very risky
proceeding after childhood. They have
been known to grow again, but more fire.
quentiy they remain stubby. The Budget
| knew IL young "OHldn WIN Hdu p'ou'iui
curly eyelashes. and who ought TO have been
content. Alas Much would have more,
and she clipped them into a thick, dark
stub, which remained so for months. Time
added tips to the stub. but the beautiful
lashes, upcurling like the petals OF a daisy,
came back no more!
Lanolin massaged into the eyebrows will
frequently make them thicker.
Remember that II the eyes are strained
and overworked they will appear much
smaller than they are. Also. remember
that small eyes are made 10 appear larger
by having soft tendris OF hair as near
them as possible L. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-17
N0SEN1IMENT HERE
THE Modern Christening Robe
Is BOUGHT in q Shop.

The sentiment that once attended the
making OF christening robes seems 10 have
passed away I'm this busy age. Whereas
these little garments were formerly made
by hand they are now purchased ready
made at some exclusive shop. Now. as
then. they may be the gift OF godmother
or some fond relative. but they have lost
that odor OF personality that once dlstin-
guished them-at least, in most cases.
Doubtless few babies yet go TO the font
In robes wrought by the hands OF an ador-
ing relative. but these favored infants are
clad no more beautifully than those whose
baptismal garments are bought In shop.
The ,"boughten" robes area lovely as the
most fastdious infant could possibly de-
sire one lovely model is Of a sheer tiaxen
material. upon which IS embroidered-of
course by handsome delicate tracery that
lies faryIte on the hlmy substance or the
gown while exquisite lace completes the
adornmcnt.
Another robe exhibits fine Valenciennes
I'm profusion. cleverly arranged I'm loop
motifs" each tiny loop ending In a clus-
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so much interested that her old friends
wax very eloquent In their "reminiscences.
and have even allowed her TO photograph
their beloved souvenirs. After eacn call
the chauffeur turns into some @hady lane
where a stop can be made. and incidents
and facts and also old recipes for drinks
like nectar and food even better than
mama ell go into the notebook before
word OF them escapes.
Several Of the old homes In this neigahor-
hood have seen generations Of the Same
name raised within their spacious walls.
which in several instances are o. brick
brought from Holland. along with the
carved wood mantels and wainscouhs'
Wonderful collections Of furniture are hero
which the writer's OF furniture books have
never seen. The world will hear AL about
them when the notebook appears, end there
viii be many other things in 1t which VIII
be of interest the country over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-17

A new silk stocking is the outcome OF
the extremely narrow skirt which FORBADE
the crossing OF the knees and made II nee
essary 70 hold the feet close together IN
Stirring posture These stockings might al
most be called thrifty hosiery" so little
silk has gone to their making Instead OF
hs wing merely deep hem of cotton or
Isle for the garter clasp, they nave COT
ton TONS extending down to the point where
visibility becomes probable
No need evidently thought the DESIGNER
Of this particular brand TO have SILK whefe
II does not show. and. in tact. the COTTON
tons save much darning. with THESE
stockings ladders can hardly result from
ANYTHING but an encounter with brampies
or barbed wire, and these have been leit
behind in the country
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ter or hand-embroidered flowers. These
loops, moreover, form. by an overlapping
arrangement very skilfully executed. the
yoke OF the little garment, while others
finish the hem of the skirt. which is not
too long. An inch-wlde fril of real lace Is
the last touch. A third model Is made OF
the very finest handkerchief lawn, into
which narrow Valenciennes is inserted In
long, curved lines down the front. Sprays
OF hand embroidery are scattered at inter-
walls and there Is no yoke. Instead. the
lace Is applied to form tiny point which
Is effectively outlined in flower designs.
II these christening robes are MADE 10
order. or IL the purchaser does not mind
little extra expense. the date and the
small persons Initials. or even name, are
embroidered In any place desired. This
gives the christening robe an individual
touch. which will be appreciated. doubtless.
when the small person wearing 1t grows up'
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those who are at home in the world OF
which she speaks. For. after few mis-
statements. she VIII be a marked woman.
ICcognzed by all as one whose dreams or
q glorious social career are not likely ever
to be realized.
A housekeeper who manages 10 appear
affiuent on an income that appears quite
inadequate to less skilful managers says
that the secret lies in keeping everything
I'm good repair II her Persian rug gets
worn and shabby she finds rug reparer
and bids him renovate IT, According 10 the
size of the rug and the work required, his
price ranges from 81 TO SO, but the rug
leaves his hands just as good as the day
Il was purchased. with colors frightened
and pattern made visible once more
Never does she allow the glory OF hand
some piece OF furniture to be dimmed by
stain or other damage. There are men who
for 50 a day and carfare will make these
things a. II they had never been. and q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-17

With the coming OF cool days the whi'e
Shetland wool wells are much In evidence
ON motor hats. They are draped some
what Ike a widows mourning veil, Is
true. but are worn by old and young ahNe'
What will take their place when Zeru
weather arrives II Is hard to prophesy'
al,bouch there Is whisper that the fur
bordered wells OF heavy chiffon VIII ne as
popular here as In Russia. THESE VEINS
have the advantage or disadvantage oil
being very costly. for the furs used at the
edges must be seal, otter. sable or some
other expensive short haired pelt light IN
weight and therefore high In price