davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
Two Garments Made From One Suit

ONE woman recently has accom-
plished a sartorial wonder. and the
story of her cleverness may be sug-
gestive to others. She has two daugh-
tiers, one eighteen. the other sixteen
The older girl wanted a handsome fox
set, the younger one a long fur coat.
With these investments new suits were
out of the question, so mamma set to
thinking; also to looking over their old
clothes. The most promising thing she
found was her own old blue double
breasted broadcIoth suit (there was q
half yard Of new goods left) made
about seven years ago, with nine
gore plated skirt and a coat about the
length of those now modish- On her
the coat was absurd, but fitted to her
slender daughter, taken in at the bust,
shoulders and hips, it was transformed
into the smart straight effect.
AS the coat lining was of beautiful
blue satin it was carefully ripped out
Then the coat was fitted to the older
daughter, g. black velvet shawl collar
and straight cuffs being added after
it had been dyed black. Then the lin
ing was sewed in again. But that Is
getting away ahead!
Once the coat had been well fitted.
the plated skirt ripped from its bind
ing and all the stitches neatly picked
out, the four poorest breadths were
chosen. One of them was even stain
ed Two of them were sewed to-
gether down the seIvage for the front
breadth, and the other two were treat
ed the same way for the back breadth
Once pressed. these seams would show
no more than a fold. Then they were
placed in position on their future own
er and pinned up the sides in seams,
being taken in or let out a bit until the
fit was satisfactory.
The fastening was by snap buttons
at the left side. and the skirt was
mounted on a high belt. a facing being
made from the old front gore. This
much accomplished. skirt and coat
went to the dyer. OF course it could
have been dyed at home. but they pre-
ferred to have it done by a professional,
as it would then be slzillfully pressed.
There was talk of braid trimming, but
the velvet collar and cuffs were pre-
ferred. It's a smart, plain, simple suit
to set off the new furs-
Now for Miss Sweet SixteenI
The remaining four cores and the
half yard of new goods were all wash
ed in soap bark. then rinsed and press
ed on the wrong side. This not only
cleaned the worn part, but made it and
the new piece look quite alike. The
four cores were set together as for the
other skirt, save that they were not
brought together at the sides in order
to show panels of Picking striped black
and white velvet The piece OF new
goods was used to continue the skirt
Up to the yoke height in very broad
bib effect, the joining being covered by
L black satin girdle. This younger
laughter. being less tail, had her skirt |
simply hemmed.
The striped velvet at the sides OF the 4
skirt seemed to be continued from the |
Iides of that in the blouse. The sleeves |
md yoke were of the striped velvet,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
RED CHIFFON BLOUSE

lace frilIs are the only FILINGS allowed
on such waists. Chiffon waists made
of over hllet net are liked for afternoon
tailor mades. The fine gauzy cotton
serpentine Grape which has had such
an extensive vogue is being worked
with wool embroideries in the quaintest
Of cross stitch patterns or designs OF
similar period. Funny little wool roses
and buds in slightly faded colors. even
the little set conventional trees and
other patterns from the same age. are
introduced. And, strange as the COM
bination of cotton Grape and wool en-
broidery sounds. it is a very effective
combination. Most such waists open
at the front under friIls. One Of the
cuts displays a hint for spring shirt
waists. And If advanced models from
Paris are any criterion ruffies and frills
will ornament the lingerie waists. This
pretty waist of batiste, lace and en-
broidery has plated frills on the
sleeves, a wide plated jabot frin and
one of the fashionable friIls hanging
from a high belt line. Jabots on the
new waists are to be seen adorn-
ing the back of the neck An innova-
ton that is more novel than becoming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

lingerie merely a matter of careful put
ting together and neat sewing.
The brassiere. a little piece of under
wear resembling a corset cover, but
made on close fitting lines, is to be
found in the wardrobe of every woman
who lis inclined to be stout"
At first these brassieres were very
practical unattractive looking affairs.
but recently they have been brought
out in most attractive guise.
The model pictured is of allover lace
and is charmingly dainty.
Women are going to be mighty COM
Portable in the corsets of 1912 The
newest designs dispose of the flesh in
the proper places and help to disguise
the fact that the wearer has too little
bust or too much hip, or the reverse.
They make the hips appear both the
same size, even if one is a little larger
than the other. and when properly
fitted the corset makes a woman stand
correctly 1t is hardly necessary to
add that the corset should not be
bought in ones size. but should be
comfortably fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

ROSALIE PUDDING. TO twelve
ounces of white crumbs add three
ounces of sailed -four. six ounces each
of finely shredded suet. grated raw
carrot and brown sugar. three ounces
each of chopped stoned raisins and
dates, one and one-half ounces each of
finely chopped citron peel and hnely
shredded sweet almonds, three bitter
almonds grated to powder and pinch
Of spice or, if preferred, a delicate ma
voring of ground ginger Mix with
three well beaten eggs and about three
quarters of a teacupful of milk or
warmed strip and leave for twenty
four hours. then pour into creased
BASIN cover with a scalded and Toured
cloth and boil from four to five hours.
A palmer pudding is managed by omit
ting the eggs and milk. in which case
the carrots should first be boiled,
mixed with sugar and stood aside I'M
til perfectly liquid.
Graham Gems=Sometim the milk
man does not put in an appearance at
the usual time, therefore recipes for
mullins and other breakfast breads
that call for water instead Of milk are
useful. For graham mullins that do
not require milk have ready two cup
fuls of graham -four, one cupful Of
wheat flour, two of warm water, a ia
blespoonfu1 of butter and two of mo-
lasses. one teaspoonfu1 of soda and two
of cream of tartar. Mix together in
the usual way by sitting the two kinds
of -four together with the soda and
cream of tartar and then adding the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
LINGERIE AND I
CORSETS OF 1912

TUE lines of the new underwear show
little change from the lingerie of
the past year. The wearing of under
garments has been reduced by vromen
who follow in fashions wake to the
least possible number of garments.
Perhaps the newest model in the
lingerie class is the slit petticoat of
fine nainsook and lace. Such skirt
is illustrated. and every woman who
loves dainty underwear will be "just
crazy about it."
Now is exactly the time when the
home maker of underwear may pick
up for such skirt odd lengths of mus
lin fine enough to draw through the
proverbial ring.
And exquisitely fine bargains in lace
are to be found in the shops at every
turn.
In this way a woman clever with her
needle may own a petticoat. the price
Of which would be prohibitive if it were
purchased all ready to wear. Good
patterns in the most approved lines are
to be had for 10 cents. which make the
matter of turning out such a piece of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

to as proudly as the ChippendaIe tabIs
In the library or the highboy in the
best bedroom. Mr.. Gaynor the mayor
of New York, said the other dav that
the woman Of today was not SO good a
housekeeper as she ought to be and
tnat many women do not even 20 to
market That the average housevvife
has personal supervision over every
thing that comes into her home could
be verified by most OF the dealers
throughout the city. II fsh or butter
below par comes to the kitchen Of Mrs
Smith the provision merchant Is verv
likely to hear about Il and will send FOR
II In hurry when he hears her voics
on the telephone. The woman Of to
day knows a thousand times more than
her mother did about the science OF
housekeeping, but she is indeed fortu-
nate II she has inherited along with
her household traditions the prov
erb, the incontrovertibIe maxim ana
the too true axiom OF a past generation
OF houselxeepers OF her own nesh ana
blood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
A SPRING SHIRT WAIST.

THERE is a great deal of individual
fty among separate waists this fall.
and girls with no pretensions to genius
are inventing odd little models that
just suit their own styles. One Of the
difficulties In the way of killing the
fashion for separate waists is the lik-
ing which girls have for making them
for themselves and in their own styles.
The side frill holds its popularity
strangely, and 1t is coming out as
prominent as ever in handsome hand
work and rich laces.
The severely tailored linen shirt
waist is having a dull season. In it's
place is the mannish silk waist, which
the girls have abandoned it for. Japa-
nese and china silks come in stripes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
WORTHWHILE RECIPES
N9NHXOROYNYIYXYGYYIYNxI4Ix1XISXX1X

butter. the water and the molasses. It
is wei to add a little salt. Bake in
hot gem pans in a quick oven Ora
ham meal will not take the place OF
graham -four.
Rice Welsh Rabbit.-Half pound of
rich yellow cheese shaved fine, two ia
blespoonfuls of butter, half a cup of
milk. one-half cup of boiled rice put
through a sieve. one egg beaten, a
saltspoonful of mustard. salt and pep
per to taste and a dash of cayenne
Melt cheese in the butter. stirring I'M
til smooth, then gradually add milk,
rice, egg and seasoning. Serve on but
tered rounds of toast.
Ragout of Liver.-Heat two table,
spoonfuls of nice pork or beef drip
pings in the frying pan, add a sliced
onion. a tablespoonful of chopped
parsley and three tablespoonfuIs of
bacon. When kissing hot put
in half of the liver cut into pieces of
finger length. Take out and place
where it will keep hot Strain Off the
gravy and rinse out the frying pan
Return to the fire with the gravy and
an even tablespoonful of butter worked
up well with two tablespoonfuls OF
Drowned flour. Stir until you have a
smooth brown sauce. then gradually
thin with half a cup of hot water. Add
the juice of half a lemon. a teaspoon
full of minced pickle. a scant half tea
spoonful of curry powder, wet with
cold water Let it boil briskly, then
pour over the liver. Set over boiling
water for ten minutes before serving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

and colors to match all possible suits,
and, indeed, such waists come ready
made at anything but prohibitive
prices. A girl takes liberty with such
waists and wears one with plain turn
down collar and mannish tie for the
morning. and if afternoon finds her in
it she adds a side frill and a neck bow.
and there she Is, ready for most ordi-
nary functions. Buttons and loops
put on in alleged military effect trim
good many waists, and these loops
and buttons make simulated closings
on sleeves over a little fullness which
is thus held fiat.
White satin waists are en- regIe with
handsome morning tailor mades where
something with a suggestion of dressi-
ness is wanted. Buttons and loops and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

ITO clarity sugar put sugar and water
on to boil Mix the white of an
egg with a little cold water, add to the
boiling strip. bring to the boiling point
skim. strain and let cool.
To scald milk put the milk in a pan
or double boiler. stand in a pan of
boiling water over the fire. When the
milk begins to steam it is scalded.
To make a jelly bag take a yard Of
all wool flannel. heavyweight fold to-
gether two opposite sides. stitch the
edges together. bind the top with tape
and fasten on the upper side strong
loops by which it may be swung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
ENAMEL FoR SLEEVES.

A woman noted for her careful
housekeeping has the inside of all
her bureau drawers painted white and
then treated with a coat of cream col
ored enamel.
This, she declares. is more sanitary
than any lining pad could possibly be,
and when cleaning is necessary all that
is required is to wipe them out with a
damp cloth.
Would it not be a good idea to treat
pantry and kitchen shelves in the
same manner, also cupboards and side
board drawers and shelves?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
KITCHEN REMINDERS

To brown dishes that cannot be-
placed in the oven heat a salamander or
round iron plate with a handle attach
ed until red hot and pass over the top
of the dish. being careful not to scorch.
Most housewives use the broom dish
cloth. made of cord attached to a han
die, which is vastly more convenient
than the old method of immersing the
arms to the elbows.
1t is a good plan to keep the oven
door open part of the time when not in
use so that all traces of gas or doors
of food may escape.
Use the knife as little as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
GOING TO EXTREMES.

Fashion seems determined just now
to go to extremes in every direction.
and gowns copied from various periods
that had nothing in common with each
other may all be equally modish.
While one smart dressmaking shop
displays genuine Josephine gowns
without a hint of a waist line, an ex-
elusive establishment at a little dis
lance shows the f1ounced skirt which
preceded the crinoline. with a long
wasted bodice sharply pointed in
front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
VIENNA ROLLS.

Sca1d one pint of milk and drop into
it two ounces of butter and lard mixed.
Add one teaspoonful of salt. and when
cool sift in one pound of -four and a
well beaten egg and one-half cake of
yeast, dissolved Beat well and stand
in warm place overnight. In the
morning form into little rolls. handling
as little as possible, adding very little
-four Place each roll in a roll pan and
stand in a warm place three quarters
Of an hour and bake in a quick oven
about fifteen minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
CHILDREN'S MILLINERY

OUAINTNESS rules in the millinery
for small children, as in the milli-
merry for grownups. and IL must be ad-
mitted that quaintness as a general
thing suits the babies better than Il
suits their elders. Pretty babies may
be as few as pretty women. but the
small tots have at least a certain in
definable charm that belongs to baby
hood. and this charm enables its pos
SCISSOR to carry off successfully even
the Quaintest of cap or bonnet effects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

cuffs and the upper edge Of the yoke
being made of white mechlin lace. A
second cuff, between the lace and tho
striped velvet was of the cloth. The
sides might be brought together below
the knees II preferred and caught with
ball buttons.
This is a smart little frock and viii
be very good for wear under a fur coat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
70 EcoNoMIzE Coal

Burn all kitchen rubbish. such as
vegetable parings. tea leaves. etc, at
the back of the kitchen fire in the aft
ernoon. II put on and covered with
well dampened layer of small coal and
ashes mixed in equal proportions you
will have a fire that will last for hours
at a very small cost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
Doll Wedding FaVOTs

DOLLS have been used in various
ways lately other than as toys. but
the latest development of the doll craze
has recently been reached in the we'd
ding favor Dressed in a miniature re-
production of the brides gown these
dolls are to be found decorating the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

top of boxes containing wedding cake
At a smart bridesmaids luncheon dolls
dressed in the finery Of the bride elect
were the favors at the place of each at
tendant-
When money is no object the dress
maker who makes the wedding gown
also dresses the doll favors, which are
expensive figures of bisque or wax
Paper dolls may be used for the same
purpose with excellent effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

always provided that pretentiousness
is not linked with the ouaintness.
1t is in this last respect that the de-
signers OF children's headgear have
chiefly sinned this season. Unwilling
to content themselves with the alto
gether delightful and legitimately
childish effects. they have brought a
fussy elaboration into many OF the
models for the wee girls and have used
gold and silver laces. metallic nets and
such incongruous splendors in the
making Of bonnets designed to frame
baby faces.
For example. the hussar cap illus
trated Is hardly in keeping with q
DaDyish chubby little face. yet It f. ons
or the smart hats for everyday wear
This cap comes in white ana darlr
cloth, with trimmings OF gold braid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11

New cun links for men have short
platinum bars with a tiny pearl in each
end These are considered distinctly
smart and so far have not been copied
in cheap jewelrv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
ERMINE.

delicate, white skinned type can wear
white with excellent effect. But al
most any woman would be charming in
the magnificent wrap of black czracul
and ernins seen IN the illustration
The raised waist line in the back is
very smart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-11
Black and White
Effects In Fur

WINTER good looks depend a good
deal on the choice of furs. The
pink and white beauty is the most
successful wearer of white or black
furs. but the red haired woman OF the
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
ketiee for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. United
States Land Office at Pueblo. Colo
rado. August Sth. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Ste
phen e. White. OF La Junta. Colorado
who. ON February 8. 1907. made
Honf-ssead Entry No. l6o0i. Serial
No. J5057. for southwest quarter. sec.
ton l. township 20 south. range 55
west. sixth principal meridian. has
filed notice Of intention to make H.
nal five year proof. to establish claim
to the land above described before
the lerk OF the District ourt. at La
Junta. Colorado. on the 18th day of
Sept mber. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses !:
William W. Jones, Ellie Moffet. Rich
ard O'Neal aud Ralph Carter. all OF
La Junta. Colorado.
Not coal land.
]. ". HAWLEY. Register.
First publication. ADJUST n. 1912.
Las publication. September II. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
Notice for Publication.


Department OF the Interior. United
States Land Office at Pueblo, Colo
RADIO, July 2. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that WI.
liam Golson Ramsey. OF Timpas, Col
orsdo. .xho.on January l3. 1908. made
Homestead Entry No. 1928. Serial.
No. osSis. for southwest quarter. sec
tiOn 80. township 20 south. range 81
west. sixth principal meridian. has III.
ed notice OF intention TO make final
three-year proof. to establish claim
to the land above described, before
the Clerk OF the istrict Court. at
la Junta, Colorado,o the 18th day OF
September. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Harry sherman Burger. Dora II. Bur
ger. Harry DEAN Cochran and Witt
E. Walker. all OF Timas. Colorado.
Not coal land
J. W. HAWLEY. Register.
First publication. August II. 1872
Last publication. September II, 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
Deeds Land to County.

A. E. Reynolds. OF Denver. who
owns a large body of land east Of
La Junta. including the site Of Fort
Bent. has decided the site. including
about seven acres of land with =
roadway from the main road into II.
70 the county Of Otero. and It is ex-
pected the county will keep II In re-
pair and preserve II. He has offered
deed Of water rishts with II 10
that trees and grass can be
grown.
The Daughters OF the American
Revolution will erect a granite mon
ument on the site and expect to ded.
icate II on the 18th OF next month.
This will preserve this old relic Of
frontier days II lies on the north
side OF the river.
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
Notice for Publication,

department Of the interior, United
States Land Office at Pueblo, Colo
rado, August s. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Wat
son NJ, Bradish. OF La Junta, Colora-
40, who on January %. 1909. made
Desert Land Entry. No 07s2l, for the
northeast quarter. section %. town
snip % south, range fifty-six west,
sixth principal meridian, has filed no.
uce Of intention to make final proof.
10 establish claim to the land above
deserted. before the Clerk OF the Dis.
trict Court, at La Junta, Colorado. on
the 18th day OF September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses
John seabrook. OF Swink. Colorado.
William W. Randles. OF Swink. Colo
rado, Ira +. Aultman. OF Sw.nk, Colo
rAdo aud Frank Day OF La Junta, Col.
Orado.
Not coal land.
j, w. HAWLEY, Register.
First publication. August II. 1912.
Last publication September II. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
Nctiee Tor Publication.

Department of the Interior. L. $.
Land Office at Pueblo. Colorado.
August 81. 1912
Notice Is hereby given that Nathan.
lei II. Brlscoe, of La Iunta. Colorado.
who. on Angus, O. 1907. made Home
stead Entry No l7s5s. Serial. ~
0ilf f1r Northeast quarter. section
.. township % south. range % west
sixth principal M rid6n. hns fl,d no.
tlee Of intention 10 mako flnnl tlrrc
year proof, to establish claim TO
the land above described. before the
Clerk u tho Dlstrlc, Corr. a, Laim.
"a, Colorado, on the 2rd day Of oc.
iobr. 1912.
Claimant names a. wltHe.nes
Austin H. Ward of Ia Iuaia. col9m.
DO Edward G Arer. of Ia Iunta.
colamdo. Andrew wilson n
Rocky Ford. Colorado. j. hn AIRING.
ton. u Rocky Fori C-lsiaIo.
No, Coal land.
J. w. HAWLEY. Register
First publication. August -. ieig
Last publication, Sent. 2S. 1879.
La Junta tribune., 1912-09-07
Notice Of Final Settlement ard De
Termination of Heirship.

In the Matter Of the Estate OF Mary
Elizabeth Rourkc. Deceased
Motto OF Final Settlement and De
tcrmlnaiion OF Helrship
Notice Is hereby given. that on
Monday. the 23d day OF September. A
D.. 1919. at the hour Of 20 n m. ~
said lay. the same being one of the
regular days of the September Term
NJ 'H. County Court of Otero Couu-
~. H the State Of Colorado. t. Eu-
grIn tourkc. Administrator of fn.d o..
Bt n appear bcf rU the judge OF
said r1urt, prcscrt my f.ral sWile
men. "a such Admi ls4afOr ruay fbo
approved ot tn same. and v1I then
as.rf 70 be dlschar 90 as such admin
lsfufne At which limo aHd place
aHr uraon h hterE, mHy appear
1nl rrseut chi ctorF 90 ODE same
itauy there be.
hHI further notice D. hfobr ri4-
on rH1t at Bald time and place tho
court Will receive afd hear proofs con.
cruiH4 The heirs OF said dorosr 4.
pursaHt 10 the verified petition OF
Eugorc Rourkc. claimant o. heir NJ
law of said deceased. heretofore fllad
herolu. asking for judicial aHccr.
tnlnmout and determination ~ the
hrlra4ip OF said estate and from which
II appears that Eugene Rourkc Eu.
gene Henry Rourke. John Edward
Rourko. Francis Mary Rourke. Ellen
u Rourkc. Mary r. fartblng. Eliza.
beta Rourkc sabin. and Justine
Rourkc are heirs Of said deceased:
Now therefore. any and all per.
sons who are or who claim 10 be-
heirs at law Of said Mary Elizabeth
Ronrke. deceased. are hereby required
to be AMI appear thcrcst. or abide
the determination Of the Court there.
on.
Dated at L. Junta. Colorado. this
18th day q Scptember. A. D.. 1917
EUGENE R0URkE
Alministraeos q ths Estate Of Mary
EiisabstA DesPkA, lscsassl.
Resset. Dses6ssd.
Ssrse ps1o1npa ~ Adgu1e ~, INA
La Duoad1of n D1tuoog q. lo11.