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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-24
Dressing the Girl in Her Teens

striped batiste. Plain linen Is used
for the buttons that edge the yoke
line and half-length sleeves. Ecru
lace can form the simple guimpe and
the undersleeves. For a change. the
belt can be of the same material,
really formed by three lines Of shir
ring on the lower portion Of the bod
ice
White linen with black dots is COM
bined with embroidered bands. The
linen is sheer, SO that the fine tucks
on the skirt and bodice do not give
any bulkiness at the hips or yolk.
Tucks are continued on the sleeves,
and the extended line Of the yoke.
quite prominent this summer. Belt
of embroidery and two bands on the
skirt complete the idea that surely
any woman can use for the older
daughter Of the house.
Figured lawn relies upon It's design
for the effect. 1t Is pulled at the
yoke, girdle and on the skirt, and a
tucked yoke of plain net is the only
addition that may be made; yet in It's
simplicity lies the whole charm for
the young girl. Any lowered pattern
can be made up in this manner. The
dominant note of young girls fash
ions is simplicity. Then comes the
colarless blouse and short sleeves.
with skirts not too full. The un-
broken lines at the shoulder should
not be forgotten. for this means no
revcrs, ruffles or caps.
Any inexpensive cotton material is
capable of a modish exploitation of
the best lines for summer frocks. One
can take ones choice. and the young
lady can speak for herself when the
pretty frock Is completed
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Jewels are growing more beautiful
each succeeding season. This year
one notices stones Of various coIors
set SO as to show tartan effects.
These are very smart and up-to date.
and are fashioned into rings, brooches,
bangles, etc, the dark colored gems
being relieved by rims Of brillIants.
Other novelties of the season are
charming bandeaux for the hair
and necklaces com bined These
consist Of small wreaths. and buckles
OF diamonds threaded on to narrow
velvet ribbon. which can be used either
in the form of collar or else worn az
a jeweled band for the hair. This
new fashion is very popular at pres-
ent, and has done much to onst the
once-popular tiara.
Motor bonnets as a head covering
have hitherto fulfilled their mission,
| but an original and unique conceM in
the shape of a collapsible motor bon
net is being worn this season. When
not desired as a bonnet. 1t coilapses
J and forms a bow for the neck. This
| is really one OF the freak novelties Of
/ the year.
The new summer silks are dainty,
! cool-looking and are being shown in a
wide range of colors. White, finely
striped in shrimp pink lichen green
or ragged sailor blue, are among the
most attra ctive of these silks. They
! come in such a variety that there
/ will he no difficulty in making the
selection, unless one has trouble In
picking from 20 many pretty kinds
The new shades are prettier than ever
before and the effects given out by
some of the changeable silks are In
deed noticeable.
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3yy OR the girl who is neither a
Exw child nor woman, muslin,
A dimity, batiste and lawn and
~ other cotton materials spell
economy and beauty. In many cases
he mother is puzzled as to just how to
bress her daughter of such an age. but
The can handle any Of the mentioned
materials in a satisfactory manner.
There must be simplicity not too
Fhildish. and there should be just an
Imitation of the ornamental. The
Fom bination of these two character
|stics is the theme of the latest sum-
her models for children in their
teens. Almost any dainty little frock
! an be copied, and quickly. too. with
he end just as satisfactory as the
means.
one of the prettiest of summer
rocks for a miss in her teens is Of
blue and white striped lawn. with
lust touch of embroidery at the
Fquare outline of the yoke and cuffs,
With such a frock. why not match
|hc blue and touch up this white
trimming with a little hand embroid-
|ry. using the raised forms for pad
hing? This would make an ideal
hummer frock, and the sleeves and
bodice can be cut in one piece, with
pointed tabs of the material, stripes
|unning horizontally, serving as dec
|ration on bodice and skirt. a simple
pat is best 10 80 with such cos
(ume.
1t is safe to use rings in batiste. II
Trey are not too closely printed. A
white lawn with the circles In two
Shades Of pink makes very pretty
frock. The modified yoke line can be
outlined with a cord Of coarse pink
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linen, and the yoke and sleeves can be
OF sheer allover embroidery. Or. If
ono prefers. a fine quality Of dotted
swiss can be used. The skirt can be
tucked from hem to knees, the widest
tuck at the bottom, and belt of pink
linen can complete the costume. En-
broidery Is used on q great many OF
the new lingerie hats, and 1t Is often
detachable for economy's sake.
In Paris at the present time there Is
an unusual prevalence of the combina-
ton of batiste or lawn with plain
linen. This can appear in model
for an older girl. The deep hem can
be brought into evidence, edged with a
cord Of khaki-colored linen, which
Is the proper trimming for the tan
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~1IE general acceptance Of the
Al summer scarf is an established
fact, and whether II be Of soft
chiffon. satin or velvet, II Is
worn with the same grace that char
accessories these scarfs occupy an
important position in the summer
wardrobe, and tho more the merrier.
Chiffon lends itself to an easy adapta-
ton, combining a sufficient body with
suppleness, and offering wide field
Of color from which to choose. Nous
seine de sole, tulle. net and satin are
materials from which summer scarfs
are fashioned with most success. while
anything that will give color or deco
ration to them is sanctioned.
AS to the edging. there can be a
deep border Of embroidery and beads.
either transparent or otherwise. From
this deep hem a thin line of decora-
ton should trail up each side for a
foot or two. then the graceful and
highly favored fringe can he used in
any width. Knotted or straight 1t
gives a finish to scarf that is de-
lightfully easy and very effective.
Notwithstanding the protests Of q
man who recently declared that only
an immodest woman would venture
forth without some additional gar
ment over her gown, the afternoon
gown Is still feature OF the seasons
outdoor dress. Many Of them are
made in silk. and some Old World
trimmings have been adopted. One.
for instance. is In triple shot taffeta,
trimmed with pipings so arranged as
to make background for closely
placed buttons covered with the shot.
This trimming forms a saddle on the
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last evening-oh, wasn't 1t horrid--
last evening We were quarreline
like
WEI" Interrupted Mr.. Justwed.
We? You mean. my dear, that you
were!"
Homer! You know that you were
at fault-you know was perfectly
calm and"
"Humph! dare say you've for
gotten. | begged you to STOP
We'll. Homer Justwed! OF all
things. How could 1 stop when J
hadn't begun IT,"
Mr.. ]. sat upright instantly and
released Mrs. US hand with a
promptitude that was indeed express
sive. During his engagement, neither
twenty-mule team nor a regiment OF
cavalry could have gotten that hand
away from him.
For goodness sake, Blossom"
he exclaimed. why don't you be
frank and honest about It? When
I'm in the wrong I'm perfectly will
ing to admit 1t and l don't hesitate to
YOU know you started the. whole
business last night"
Mrs. Justwed drew herself haughtily
away and grabbed her own newly re-
leased hand as though to make sure
that by no chance could It stray back
to its erstwhile captor.
"Of all things" she declared. IF
that isn't like a man-blame 1t on a
woman every time. From old Adam
down you're all alike!"
Tyc
Now see here. Blossom" he said
''Didn't l explain to you that I'd get
up early some morning this week and
cut the grass before l went to the
bank? And didn't l beg and plead
with you not to nag me any longer
about it? You saw how utterly worn
out ] was. But no, that darned old
grass had to be cut right then and
there--and you didn't even want to
give me time for my dinner to settle
l told you that
Yes. you told me you'd cut 1t some
morning" interposed Mrs. j.. jumping
up from the hammock and drawing
herself TO her full height. the bet
ter to express her indignation. "Yes
-somo morning this week. But
didn't I also explain to you that my
afternoon bridge was to meet here to.
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give them the fy-away aspect, one Of
the panels of the parasol is notched
and the sides are flung backward
The minaret parasol also has It's
distinct ions. with its dome-shaped
center and It's round brim. which
makes positive lid for the high
crowned hat. which it resembles very
much in shape. The materials use<
FOR the latest parasols are light ant
airy to an extreme. and the freaf
elements are not too blatantly In
sisted upon.
The notch Of the panel IL in many
cases filed with ruffies of net and
lace, and the revers are edged with
soft diamante bands sparkling and
pretty. but not Of An exaggerated size
II can be safely stated that the newest
parasols are the prettiest that have
ever been produced
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|~HIS, OF all times Of the year,
n Horace, is the season when Mr..
IN BigI fourishes most and
~ sports around and wakes fat in
his own self-esteem. He lives and
moves and has his being. as they say
lin every community-and generally
|you can find him right in your own
Office He's the whole works." the
candy kid" the main squeeze
the guy" to hear him tell 1t.
And he's especially prolific and
verbose at this time of the year. be-
cause so many things are happening
that afford him opportunities for a
let-off OF his abundant supply of hot
air and braggadocio.
Go to the ball game. He's there.
whether you sit In the grand stand or
out in the bleachers. What he doesn't
know about baseball can't be found
INSIDE stuff" and he's strong on the
criticism of every one of our boys
If they're losing-from the manager
down to the little bat boy.
He RACES because the catcher didn't
|
the pitcher what kind of n ball to
throw next. And he storms around
because, when his home team Is at
the bat, the boob" at the plate
couldn't see that the opposing twirler
was going to throw a wide "out-
curve" in the hopes he'd bite at 1t.
And the umpires' Wei. what he
says about the umpres-he wouldn't
even dream of sayin,5 to heir faces
alone. In short. he's the guy that
ought to be managing the team.
' pitching. catching and umpring-all
at one and tho same time
In every other branch OF sport.
Horace, from tennis down to croQuet.
he's the original. unabridged. infal-
lible authority. It's due solely to the
prejudice and under-hand methods
of the committee in charge that he
wasn't selected as the main strength
~ the American team for the Olympic
games. And he's already turned
down three offers to play second base
on major league team.
Incidentally. he's confident he'd
carry Oft medals by the CARLOAD "
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The Touch of Red

- ROM Paris comes the idea of a
touch of red about the summer
costume. The Parisienno adores
his dainty touch of color. The red
an be placed at almost any point
u the costume, and one Paris cuta-
Iay street costume has red silk vest.
Inc women of Paris skilfully manage
heir color touches. even to the tiny
fch red japanese coral earrings. The
hitter are much darker and more vivid
han the pink Of the coral OF ordi-
. airy use.
1t is a curious fact that red parasols
re not being used to produce the
nodish dash Of color. The parasol of
|hangeab BILE taffeta, matching the cos
Slme, or Of white taffeta striped with
lack, Is considered more chic than
| ne in plain color.
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Belgium's Army Dogs

m ECENTLY two officers of the
x Belgium army invented a mitrail-
~ leuse for a carriage to be drawn
by dogs. In Belgium the dog is
forced to work for his living. and one
perhaps the only-unpleasant sight
Of the country Is to see dogs s,rug
Cling under burdens almost greater
than they can bear.
The new gun carriage has been
designed by two officers of the "Regi-
ment DIES Carbiniers," and 1t viii be
drawn by two good mastiffs. In the
distance it appears to be milk cart,
the framework of the affair being Of
iron and the wheels have pneumatic
tires. The spokes are of polished
steel, little stouter than that EN-
ployed by the bicycle maker.
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shoulders and curves away over a
pleated net chemisette, forming an
imitation panel on either side of the
skirt
Handbags made Of the lace are
among the novelties for the summer
season. They are especially desirable
to those who fancy dainty dress ac-
cessories. They are swung from long
cords and are to be worn with the
lingerie frock. which Is promised In
creasing patronage for the entire sum-
mer. Irish and Venise, both real and
imitation. compose the new bags. as
we'll as black and white Chantilly
and fllet combined with embr robbery.
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Frogs Absorb Water

EXPERIMENTS have recently been
made with frogs which tend 70
~ show that these animals rapidly
absorb water through the pores Of
the skin. Emphasis is laid BY certain
authorities upon the fact that frogs
never take water in their mouths.
on being exposed severa. hours TO
dry air some OF tho frogs expert
mented with lost fourteen per cent OF
their weight. This was nearly al re-
gained, however. within twenty four
hours when they We're placed in q
dish containing water only one cents
meter in depth. The experiments have
caused considerable co4hment among
scientists who were of the opinion
that frogs were CONSTRUCTED much on
tho manner of fish.
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Why Milk Turns Sour

A. NE often wonders. especially in
warm weather, why milk turns
sour after standing only a short
time. II II is boiled and then sealed
or jar It will keep any length of time
in any sort of weather. There are
many who believe that thunder
storm will turn milk sour. but there
is no reason for such an occurrence.
The reason that milk turns sour IS
that II contains small microbe that
makes an acid from the sugar In the
milk.
When the milk Is boiled these
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ingly. and pressed her hand bit
closer. In the moonlight that filtered
through tho wistaria she indeed
looked enhancing and he pattcd him
self mentally on the back for having
picked out such a charming little wife.
I'VE must" resumed Mrs. j.. stop
arguing about things. Why, Homer,
I simply cannot understand it. Here
we are tonight rs peaceful and
happy and contented as any two
human beings could possibly be: and
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- III; bungalow shown today is a
popular type that has been
built many times in different
portions OF the West, some
what modified from this plan. 1t
seems to meet the wants of a certain
class OF people who desire a home on
one floor. OF liberal proportions and
with many conveniences that are not
often included in the average bunga-
low.
The approximate size Is 40 feet in
width by AS feet in depth. The main
piazza - square. coming In The left
hand come ana under the main roof
II 10 16 feet hy I G feet opening in con-
nection with the living room by wide,
French windows. There is a central
hall connecting with the different roorr :
and with stairway leading to the
second floor, whore there are two
good bed rooms and an open space
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wed presently, with an affectionate
little squeeze Of his hand. ut is so
nice to be like this, isn't It? why, i
could almost Imagine we were en-
gagged again."
Homer-dear responded with a re-
turn pressure Of the imprisoned hand
and blew cloud of smoke lazily
contentedly upward, too comfortable
apparently to summon the energy
necessary for speech.
TWO were SO haDpY during our en-
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The Seasons Parasols

" NOVELTY in the parasol line
u for summer is tho one that fol-
lows the shape Of the hat. This
variety Of parasol may be obtained
in many fascinating forms. II the
brim Of the hat Is abruptly tilted,
then one OF the panels Of the parasol
Ia cut sharply up to the center to indi-
cato the treatment meted out to the
hats brim. IF the brim Is finished
at one side or at the back with revers
sharply pointed and securely wired to
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living room, dining room and In one
bed room. There are ample closets.
good bath room opening out into the
hall. Pantry between the dining room
and kitchen and rear porch. and q
good basement.
1t In estimated that this house can
be built for $500 at the present time
exclusive Of heating and plumbing.
The additional cost OF a small hot
water heating plant would be 1850
and the addition OF plumbing $3.50.
making the total cost. including heat
inr aud Mum hing. $1,000.
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81 COURSE, Mr.. JUsFWEp DIDN'T START II Al ALL

morrow and ] simply couldn't stand
those gossipy women talking about
the terrible condition of our
lawn
"Oh, hang the women!" exclaimed
Mr.. ].
mo-" corrected Mrs. j.. Cut
the grass---that's easier done and by
no means so dangerous!"
Mr.. Justwed bounded to his feet.
Enough he stormed. II won't
stand that sarcasm-you'r Just like
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that may be used for billiard room.
these rooms being lighted with dormer
windows in the roof.
The roof Is low and wide. spreading
with wide projected caves The walls
are covered on tho outside with wide
Washington fir drop siding and
stained. and all or tho trimmings.
cornices, piazza columns castings. etc.
painted white and the ROOF stained
red or green.
The house is we'll finished with good
polished oak floors and Washington fir
with mission stain. There are two
chlmneys. with three fire places. in the
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microbes are killed and tho aoid IL
never developed. Warm air, and even
electricity In the air, Ia very favorable
TO rapid growth Of these microbes,
which are really a sort OF plant, and
all plants flourish in warmth. Tho
acid which is made by these microbes
in the milk IS called Tactic acid, and
II the milk Is good and clean it Is
none the worse for turning sour.
although 1t is not Just the thing to put
in coffee or tea. Many people drink
sour milk and claim they find It very
wholesome and beneficial to the
health.
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gagement, weren't WEI" continued
Mrs. Justwed. with an ecstatic little
sigh as she cupped her dainty chin
In her free hand. Then she added
hopefully. And we're happy, too.
now--lots Of the time, aren't we?
Indeed. Homer dear, I often wonder
II it can be true that we have the
perfectly horrid little quart mean
disagreements-we do have. They're
a mystery TO me and we must"
Mr.. Justwed smiled understand
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"A Few HeIpful Moments
NTH the Get There" Club
MIR. BIG-I.

he'd only the time to practice a bit
for the state championship tennis
tournament to be held next week.
He's got Annette Kellerman lashed
to the mast when II comes to hign
diving and II ne were only year or
two younger he'd prove that there Is
a white hope" who is something
more than hope!
And politics? Ye wise guys and
come-ons. what a wise political gazabo
he is Why. he knew just how the
convention at Chicago was coming out
before It even met! And as for the
| assemblage Of Democrats at Baltt-
more-shuoks, hadn't he predicted
the result right along!
That stump-spoaker who made the
address down at the hall last night
may have thought he handed out
line Of political dope that listened
like the goods" But 1t didn't fool
| him-not for minute! If you want
to learn the real dope on the situation
| just come To hin-he's the guy who
got 1t straight from the candidates
theWselvcs'
If you're looking for some easy
money In the way Of election bets just
come to him-hcll tip you off to the
real thing! In fact, he just about
invented politics and all the wise ones
over the country come to him for
advice In the conduct Of their cam
paigns
These are Just few OF the things
with which Mr., Big-I concerns him
SELF these days-sort of merely high
places. you know. And they OF them
selves are Of but slight, II any. inter-
est 1t is the man himself who Ia
worth while-as an example Of what
not to be,
lie amounts to whole lot in his
own estimation; in that of others he
Is despised. And he deserves II.
PICK out the Mr.. Big-I you know,
Horace. Does anybodv like him ?
En- Well. then-there's your an
swer
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that precious mother Of yours when
you let your temper"
All! SO you're laundering poor.
dear Mommer again. are you---?"
Now. now I nope you're satisfied.
BLOSSOM! You've started a nice, fat.
nifty little row. I was 80 darned COM
Portable and peaceable that I knew
something was going TO-
II started It, Homer Justwed?" OBJ
jected Mrs. J. riyhteously. II started
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are bcins con-
- Quoted in England to mako yarn
~ from paper. As yet the plan IL
a,ul in an early stage. although con-
siderable progress Is reported. Small
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samples of textiles have been made
ms to the success of paper In fabrics
other than heavy cloths suitable AQD
curtains and upholstery purpose
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An old toothbrush or nailbrush II
excellent for cleaning silver, but
the final polish should be done with
ChamOiS
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Emery powoer and oil made into
'aste is excellent TO clean steel
hives.
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The largest mill ever built for
crushing sugar cane has been COM
pieted In Scotland for a German Arm
which will use 1t In Argent
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Fashion Dooelties Of the Season

~HE general acceptance Of the
Al summer scarf IS an established
Va fact, and whether II be Of soft
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OMEHOW, in every little do
nestle Misunderstanding, 1t Is
always a matter of grave mo-
p,ept 40 IN which Of the two
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- HIS. OF all times Of the year,
Horace, is the season when Mr..
Big-I fourishes most and
- sports around and wakes fat in
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-10-25

A second party, under the direc-
ton OF n. B. Patton has spent the
summer in the Bonanza mining dis.
trict near Villa Grove.
A third party, directed by DR..
George l. Finley, has been at work
on an investigation of the water re-
sources of the Arkansas Valley re-
Eion,
The survey has completed the COL
lection of the typical minerals of
Colombo, sets of which are to be pre-
sented 70 the various high schools