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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
oWoSSo CONCERN FINED FOR
MISBRANDlNG FOOD.
Articles Advertised to Contain Honey
Minus That Delicacy.

Washington, Sept. 25.- Because the
chemists in the United States depart
ment of agriculture found that deli
cious Honey Crisps," shipped into In.
diana by the Standard Flsked Food
company, of Owosso, Mich, contained
practically no honey, fine of $50 has
been imposed. Notice of judgment was
issued today.
The contents of the package were
described by the label as "a toasted
cornflake, dainty" A guarantee OF
purity under the food and drugs ACT
was given by the Standard Pure Food
company.
According to information given out
by the department the label was con
sidered deceptive and misbranding was
charged because it conveyed the ides
that the product contained a substan
tial amount Of honey, whereas analysis
showed it contained practically nc
honey. 90
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26
Executors Sale of Real Estate.

State OF Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County OF Shiawassee, IS.
In the matter OF the estate OF John Barker,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance and
by virtue of an order granted to the under
signed as executor OF the estate OF said de-
ceased, by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge OF
Probate In and for said county, on the 23rd
day of September A. d. 1918, there will be
sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at
the premises TO be sold In the Township OF
Rush In said county, on the 18th day Of Novem-
Der A. ID. 1918 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF
said day all the right, title and interest OF said
estate in and TO the following described lands
and premises, situated In the County. OF Shia-
wassee, State OF Michigan to.wit:
southeast quarter "a OF the northeast
quarter 90 of section fifteen l5) town eight
(s) porth OF range two (2) east.
Dated this 23rd day OF September A. d. 1918.
JOHN TELLER,
Executor OF the estate OF John Barker de-
ceased
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-26

FOR SALE-Standard sewing ma
chine in frst.class order, IS. Call Union
phone 1862.
Evening journal., 1913-07-05
color in the trimming or embroidery

color in the trimming or embroidery
Undoubtedly, narrow skirts are
fashionable but let no one imagine
that the grotesaue absurdities ex-
plotted under the name Of fashion are
worn by the really well dressed.
Grotesque effects can not be smart and
exaegeration Of prevailing lines brings
about Just that result. Draped skirts
are constantly appearing in new forms
There are very few seams in the
up-to-date gown, for the edges are
apt to be overlapped. These over
Tapped edges when prettily curved
often provide needed freedom for the
feet and give really pretty effect
The deep slashes that have been 50
unfortunately exploited by few never
could be good style II would be a
thousand pities to cast disrepute upon
what is really good and desirable
THE gown that Is made with a
peplum blouse marks rather
important feature. The peplum
gives somewhat the suggestion Of
a ooatee and consequently the gown
Is comfortable one to wear
upon the street and yet it is really
a blouse. perfectly adapted to indoor
wear The two materials used greatly
enhance its charm. for they accentuate
the essential lines Tre little chemi-
eette being made over plain founda-
ton can be Of accordion plated chiffon
as in this instance. or plain and Of lace
or all-over embroidery or any similar
material The skirt that is worn with
the blouse consists Of Just two pieces
the back being dfaped and the front
made slightly full The lines are all
pretty and the entire costume is most
effective one. In the front view IT is
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ls possible 70 use considerable fullness
without appreciable bulk or width.
Exceedingly beautiful gowns are made
with foundations Of the softest possible
mousseline over which are arranged
three overlapping tunics Of tulle edges
with the finest lace and since lace is
too beautiful in itself TO be draped,
these tunics hang in straight, simple,
unhroken lines. Net Of the more
durable sort than tulle is exceedingly
smart and much used and thre>-
founoed skirts Of the softest net sre
made very charminely with little soft
ruches Of the material edeing each
iounoe We see wonderful effects in
printed tulle. too that give lovely
Powered borders and hand-painted
chiffon tunics are worn by women
who can afford such luxury: but, in
spite Of all the variety. notwithstanding
he opportunity for individuality the
silhouette remains the same
TVHERE has been a great ten
dency toward the use Of dainty
shoes and. in the house or for
the carriage. French women are using
low shoes with ribbons laced about the
ankles much after the manner the
Greek. Some daring designer has
introduced the genuine Greek sandals
10 be worn with bare feet. There have
been few on exhibition here in old
Gotham and the latest news from
across the sea asserts that one woman
was bold enough TO appear in such
at Auteun. Since modern feet are not
remarkable for beauty. having been
deformed for generations BY the wear
ing Of fashionable shoes. the idea is
scarcely an attractive one from any
point Of view.
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made of white charneuse satin with
trimming Of a lowered silk In the
back view. il is made Of figure and
plain foulard
THE young girls costume shows
striped voile in one view and
white linen in the other. The
frock is a very pretty one giving all
the smartest features without any
disagreeable exaggeration The pane
effect at the front and at the back
Of the skirt give long lines The side
cores are each laid in a tuck In the
case Of the striped material, they have
been cut in sections and the reversed
stripes always give a good effect. The
treatment gives something Of the tunic
idea yet there is only the one thickness
The length Of the sleeves seems TO Be
entirely matter Of choice this summer
and each one OF us is free TO choose the
length we like best Girls with pretty
Nliolc anu al iii0 WI HnN AHN 1iA
quarter length best but there are long
sleeves that can be used The voile
frock is trimmed with heavy antique
lace and worn with girdle Of Cuban
silk. The linen frock is trimmed with
Cluny lace and is worn with a girdle
Of soft plain oolored ribbon which
matches the hair bow.
THE pretty blouse that Is shown
in two such distinctly different
ways is very daintily charming
yet perfectly simple withsl On the
sitting figure, il is made Of chiffon. and
lace is applied beneath but. in the back
view it j. shown made Of simple
dotted marquisette with collar and
cuffs Of lace. This blouse seems to
include so many NEW features that it
calls for very special mention. The
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yoke thar is extenoec over the shoui-
ders is distinctly new line and the
veiled trimming is to be found in the
newest and handsomest costumes
The soft girdle Of velvet ribbon with the
outstanding frill that is shown on one
figure is novelty and one that is much
liked. Frills are ubiquitous; they
appear everywhere The finish Of the
girdle makes one Of the newest uses
The skirt Is in just two pieces with the
drapery little higher at the back
than at the front and with the edges
overlapped. These Tapped edges
always afford an opportunity for the
use Of buttons and button let il be
added. were never 80 beautiful. never
50 varied. never more used Some Of
them are really works Of art and even
the simpler ones show clever handling
Of colors and materials Embroidered
buttons are to be noted upon a great
many handsome costumes. Since they
do not represent any great amount
Of labor and are in the height Of
Of style az well as handsome in
effect. it is well to bear the fact in mind.
For the gowns that are 10 be washed or
oleansed moulds or foundations make
important considerations. for wood ls
apt TO disoolor the material but. hap
pily, celluloid can be found to all all
needs Most Of such embroidery Is
done with very heavy threads that Ill
up rapidly As any little touch Of
needle-work gives distinction to a cos
tune, they are amply worth while
1T IS foregone conclusion that littls
girls costumes will follow closely
in the trend Of their mothers Whit
Is fashionable for the mother reap
pears in the dauehtar's dress. although
Evening journal., 1913-07-05

THE board walk always affordsan
interesting opportunity for the
study Of fashions. This summer
makes no exception to the rule In
deed II possible. there is unusual
variety found. II has been truly said
that our seaside resorts are cosmo-
politan and one meets both gowns and
people Of many kinds This season has
teen called one Of silk and cotton and
it seems really TO deserve that title for
while linen is worn as matter os
course. oottons have been developed
into so many beautiful and fascinating
fabrics and silks have been made 80
thin and light that they both are ideal
for summer weather Now and then
one meets a costume made Of heavy
cotton brocade on a gauze founda-
tion and. while such costumes are
really light Of weight and even cool
they undoubtedly give a rather I'M
pleasant suggestion Of over warmth to
the looker-on which is not desirable
but they make the exception and only
serve to aecentuate the rule. Street
gowns are really extensively worn; in
fact, they have to some extent pushed
the summer coat suit into the back
ground; but they show a very generous
variety and, no matter what may be
said or what may be claimed. women
find the dainty blouse with the heavier
skirt such satisfactory. comfortable
all-round costume that it never goes
out Of date For such skirts. serge
linen. eponge and the heavier oottons
make the preferred materials and for
the blouses are used voile. marquisette
and tub silks in preference TO almost
every other materials Yokes make
rather interesting feature Of these
,hlouses end often they show touches AZ
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h may be modified. The little lingerie
frock that . shown in the picture is
trimmed to give a tunic suggestion.
The result is very dressy and even
elaborate little frock, yet the founda-
ton is eminently simple,--a straight
skirt tucked at the upper edge and a
plain little blouse with the sleeves
seued 70 its armholes. The trimming
completely transforms il. With the
girls as well as their elders. sleeves
can be Of any preferred length but.
on really warm days, the elbow sleeves
and square neck make very charming
finish. One can think Of this dress
made from voile. marquisette, crepe
de chine or even Of chiffon or net: in
fact. simple white cotton net is a
favorite material for girls dresses and
white net made Just in this way with
a change Of slips would give the effect
Of several costumes in place Of one.
All white with lust the sash Of color
gives very dainty effect White over
a colored slip with sash to match is
charming. Some Of the faded rose
shades are lovely for such use. blue IS
always pretty. some Of the green
shades are lovely and the yellow shades
are very fashionable. The tendency
toward contrast that 30 marked lust
now shows the thinnest and lightest
materials with heavy lace. and Cluny
Irish and antique lace are liked for
the very thin fabrics. such az voile
marquisette and net. and the lovely
shadow and Valenciennes laces for the
familiar lawns and batistes
ksTAsHIONs are not created
they grow was the
statement made by the head
Of leadine specialty house her the
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seEM ;x

T-IASHoN stands rather Interesting situation Al rs BEST IS really
~ beand6 IS pushed utnkb and
ensure % udyaed Necz fabrics
ucR handled they fail charming ra The Is
has IN
Aanr asesse White Nth brilliant sus and hats match
al all gatherings there also tendency s The p~L made match the
matching dah makes mhd feature
d he summer.
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other day and there is 20 much truth
and 20 much food for consideration in
the remark that il seems worthy Of
repetition. have Just been turning
over the pages Of little book showing
the fashions Of the nineteenth century
and. looking At them one after another
in their sequence. it is easy to see how
each was evolved from the last. Very
rarely indeed do radical changes occur
from one season TO the next. Even when
actually new influence is at work il is
modified by prevailing conditions
Those who have studied fashions with
care realize that almost every mode has
three years Of life; that is to say. it IS
introduced in the first, il is worked up
to the highest stage in the second. IL
is modified in the third. and then it
must give place TO the next idea Tn
doubtedly it is time to be looking for
indications Of change in the present
Silhouette and the next autumn may
see variations Of one sort and another;
but We will wear narrow skirts for a
considerable period yet and the general
slenderness Of outline will remain.
Some Of the newest models rather
emphasize the wide effect below the
hips that produces the oval" talked
in the late spring but whatever else
may or may not come about. scanty
clothing appears likely to retain its
hold
T7ROM Paris comes the news that
founced skirts are being worn
at the races which are always
indicative Of the newest. modes. and
lace is exceedingly well liked treated in
thisway Again tulle is favorite material
of the summer and tulle is absolutely 20
diaphanous and without bulk that Il
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are not created
they grow was the
statement made BY the head
Of leadine sDecialty house her the
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Living Pictures for Girls.

So many girls have written asking
what entertainments they could give
10 make money for charity. church or
Sunday school, and they all want
something without much work.:
now, II is impossible to get up things
without responsibility and work. but
! think Living Pictures" may be
made ready with the minimum of la
Tor, as there are no parts to be memo
rized; SO l am giving you series Of
pictures arranged by Caroline French
Benton. They are called "The Girl
Student In History" think you will
be much pleased with the production,
and the directions are 80 plain you
will have no trouble in following
them
1.-The Hebrew Girl. A large dark
girl. Her hair in two long braids; her
dress dark crimson, with a full skirt.
rather loose waist, cut slightly
round at the neck and with no sleeves,
but with the drapery falling over her
arms. She sits at a low table. side
to the audience, and looks up at a
in flowing robes of deep blue with a
border and girdle with ends. long
gray wig and large beard. He holds
q roll, its top beginning at his shout
der, its end falling to the floor. made
like a narrow map on rollers. This
represents the Talmud. (See the pic
lures In an illustrated Old Testament.)
2.-Listening To Homer. This Is a
copy of Alma Tadema's famous pic
ture. Have some palms or other
foliage at the back of the stage and
very long, white painted bench
across this. At one end sits a dark.
smooth-shaven young man bending
forward with arm on knee. dressed
in a thick tunic with border. hold
ing a roll: one arm is on the back
of the bench. Two girls sit opposite
listening to him. They are dressed
in white tunics over full skirts. The
TUNES are cut round at the neck and
fastened at the shoulders with clasps.
They should wear their hair parted.
with Psyche knot; gilt ribbons are
wound around the head.
3.-The Children Of Alfred The
Great. Alfred had n son and daugh-
ter whom he educated carefully. The
girl may sit. on low stool. with a
huge parchment book open on another
stool In front The boy stands at the
back. facing the audience. looking
down at her. She wears n dress
made much like the one described
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
SHOW CHARMING TEA GOWNS
Afternoon Costumes Arc Becoming
More and More Attractive to the
Devotees OF Fashion.

The new tea gowns promise to be
very fascinating; every year they be-
come more and more fashionable with
the elegant Parisiennes, who have
got into the habit of putting them on
at their afternoon tea receptions.
saw a charming model which had
been carried out in white chiffon. The
skirt was particularly pretty and
graceful. hanging in the softest OF
straight folds. Just a pretty drapery
of chiffon was wound about the arm
and did duty for the sleeves OF the
bodice, which was also of white chif-
fon. The striking feature OF this gar
ment was the peplum OF fine black
chantiily lace of an exqr' ely grace
ful design; IL was attached to the
back Of the left shoulder. and contln-
ued all round to the right side Of the
front of the bodice. The lower part
Of the peplum was left without drap-
cry. so that It formed a tunic. An
other charming model was a study OF
deep orange and white; the founda.
ton dress In this case was OF white
chiffon and quite transparent Over
this was a rich Grecian drapery of
deep orange-colored crepe de chine,
which fell from the shoulder and was
continued across the bodice. The
front was carried out in artistic folds
almost to the hem: they were raised
halfway up the skirt at the back, and
were held in place by buckle made
o; orange crepe de chine.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Just above. but with the tunic belted
In loosely. and long sleeves. tightly
fitted; her blond hair Is parted and
braided In two long braids. and on her
head ia little white cap, like q
bakers. with a band of white passing
under her chin. Have her gown Of q
medium shade OF blue. The boy
wears short, full gray tunic reaching
only to the knee; his bare legs are
strapped with colored tape, in large
diagonals; he wears sandals. His
tunic has long sleeves; his head il
bare his blond hair cut straight
across his forehead and at the back
OF the neck Ca wig Is really neces.
sary). Have the stage lighted with
very tall candles in tall dark hold.
ers.
Marguerite OF Navarro. Three
young women sit about the room en-
broidering; spare frames covered with
some tapestry chair-covering may rest
on music stands made rather low.
They wear dresses OF soft colors
made perfectly plain. with long tight
ly-fitted sleeves; their hair is flowing;
on their heads are, first, short wells,
then tall, pointed caps of folded col
ored paper. from the tip of each Of
which hangs very light little tulle
veil. These caps should be about
two feet high and worn 80 that they
point backward. Marguerite wears a
yiolet-colored dress exactly like the
rest, but with long mantle fastened
at the shoulders with clasps; this IL
of dark velvet or brocade, with a rich
border made by sewing on tipsel
Her dress, like the rest, has a small
square neck. but hers has a rich Dor
der here, also. On her head is. first.
very short thin veil. then q gilt
crown with little clover leaves stand
ing up. A white band passes under
her chin, fastening 1t on. She holds
great book, one half falling down
to show that it is illuminated (this Is
done by washing in some large Letters
In COLOR. The room should have low
benches with pillows. and a chair or
two with fur rugs thrown over them.
5.-Lady Jane Grey. Have a large
light window frame made. long and
low. with two easements opening out.
Simulate glass in loaded panes in
these by lacking on tapes at top and
bottom. Put up this window at the
back of the stage. with some green
outside to hide the curtains, and make
a window seat beneath with pillows.
Lady Jane sits here, with books about
her. looking out. She wears soft,
full gray dress with long, tight
sleeves. The neck Of the dress is cut
very low, down TO the shoulders, and
a white tucker is put inside nearly
to the neck line. Embroidery turns
back at the edge of the gown and the
wrists. Her hair Is drawn back with
out parting and small, close-fitting
cap edged with pearls is worn. II
you choose to have two figures In the
picture, the Bishop of London, her
tutor, may be added, at a desk.
MADAME MERR'.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
CARRY COSTLY VANITY CASES
Elegance Of These Dainty Appoint
ments Are Limited Only by the
Depth Of Ones Purse.

For the woman who adores dainti-
ness in small belongings there are
cases which will consume whatever
pin money she has to spare. In the
loveliest enamels, surfacing gold or
silver, she may have-at a price that
is just bit staggerlng-a vanity box
containing an enamel-framed mirror,
a powder pun. rouge receptacle and
one manicure implement. Encased in
the same enameled metals she may
have a purse fitted with compartments
for change coins OF various denomi-
nations. And she may also have a
square fat receptacle for visiting
cards and memorandum tablet. or the
same size and shape, but slightly con-
vexed. Is an enameled cigarette hold
er, and this. most luxurious looking
OF all the cases. clasps with a jewel
which not infreQuently is OF purest
water
Moire-finlshed gun is the very latest
metal devoted TO vanity boxes. change
purses. card cases and cigarette hold.
ers. But although their appearance is
one of subdued elegance and ultra re-
finement, they have not the somber
look of plain gun. for the watery sur
face Is In itself ornamental and all Of
the trimmings. so-called-meanlng the
edges. the hinges and the clasps. are
OF polished silver. Moire-hnished gun
Is the smart finish for bracelet watch
as and for sunshade handles. and II
makes a stunning frame for the pho
tograph OF an elderly person.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Made Consressmen Dodge.

An eight hour law such as labor
wish once reached the floor OF the
house by virtue of the fact that some
OF the members OF the committee
which had the bill in its keeping were
caught mapping. The intention was to
keep the bill In committee and thus to
relieve members OF congress OF the
necessity OF voting on the measure at
least until after the next election One
OF the members OF the committee
which had the bill before II was out
OF town and IL was not known that he
had returned. He was in favor OF
the measure and when he walked into
the committee unexpectedly one morn.
ing the bill was forced to vote and
IN the absence OF some members OF
the opposition favorable report was
made. This was sent to the house,
where all kinds OF expedients were ne.
cessary TO keep Il from coming to a
vote before adjournment
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

of basque; they stand up over the
band at waist; this is OF black satin
to match the collar and ouffa
Drake hat with a brim Of fur and
cloth crown. trimmed at left side by
an aigrette.
Materials required: yards cloth
Is inches wide. u yard satin 20
inches wide. dozen buttons, 5h
yards silk or satin for lining coat.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Beaded Robes Over sof, Foundations

Any woman nowadays may have II
Respondent evening gown II she
chooses. All that Is necessary rs to
have ones dressmaker fashion a sim
Pile. clinging foundation gown Of some
soft silken fabric. and TO slip over II
one OF the beaded net or chiffon robes.
which need no fitting further than a
drawing In of the sheer material at the
waist under a sash or girdle.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
ADAPTED FOR cOLoRED CLOTH
Costume Of Characteristic Design
That VIII Find Favor With the
WeiI-Dressed Woman.

This is a style that would look well
made up in any colored cloth.
The skirt has wrapped seam down
the left front. trimmed with buttons
set closely together; a wide panel is
taken down the back.
The coat has the edge OF front
taken In a line with seam ON skirt.
Small panels are arranged at the side
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Contrasting Sleesea

Sleeves In a different material from
the rest OF the dress are u novelty.
The long velvet or damask sleeves
which match the dress In color and
have soft frills over the hand arc
charming.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Benqaline Is Worn,

:, Bengaline is a silk fabric that has
thick threads or cords at intervals
from selvage to selyage. Frequently
the cord is OF the wool covered with
silk and in this season the two-tone
effects are popular.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Just the Name.

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name"
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