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Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05
Neither Old Nor New. Dancing Gown of
Embroidered Malin0 Over Flesh
COlored Charmeuse. with the
New Bertha-Cape.

any past" let II be at our own
and not at other peoples pasts!
Perhaps may be accused of
casting stones at others fashions
and figures, but ! started forth
with the determination only to
show just how we pick suggestions
from all ages. have gone Tar
astray. but unintentiOnally.
And now let me describe the cos
tunes of which I am sending pho
tographs this week. There is more
than . Grecian suggestion in the
lace and charmeuse tea gown. The
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

Us there anything new under the
sunf 1t seemeth not When ]
selected these photographs 60
send with this letter. was i'm
pressed anew with the thought that
every thing we wear harks back
70 an Earlier age II It were not
for the past there would be no
present Instead Of creating new
modes the whole tendency is To
seek help from other days.
Ittwas all very well when we
went back to the earliest Greeks.
Romans and Egyptians. or even TO
the . days Of Gainsborough, the
Medlci or watteau. The adapta-
tions from those ancient" days
have been not only beautiful. in
most instances. but legitimate.
Then we took from the Empire
period. equally beautiful and equal
" legitimate.
But now We are helping our
selves 20 the fashions Of the near
past. those OF 1SsO1sso. And could
anything be less inspiring, less
beautiful The one great charm OF
the modes or the past five OF six
years has been their fidelity to the
iines Of the figure.
While many OF these costumes
we're criticised by selfappolnted
censors. ! invariably took issue
with them II felt that the gowns
we're artistic. OF course. there
were many frankly sensual cos
tunes made by those who placed
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

sensation ahead Of beauty. II a
gown be beautiful ] care not how
sensational II may be.
And ! believe am right In say.
ing that the fashions Of recent
days have been no more sensual,
no more ungodly than those OF
many early periods. 1t always
amuses me when people who wore
the voluminous bustles OF 1880 de.
cry the cllnging vine gowns OF the
present. Those awful bustles and
terrible 'basQues" only called at
tention loudly. blatantly. to the fe-
male anatomy. Every part Of the
hgure was accentuated And these
fashions we're hopelessly ugly
The modes OF recent days have
displayed the figure, but in grace.
ful. lovely manner, OF course. be.
ing so ugly, those fashions OF 1880
did not please the senses. There
fore ] suppose they were not dan.
gerous!
do not know what inspired me
to write on this subject OF the new
and the old In a letter recelved
recently from New York, my cor.
respondent comments on a most
curious exhibition which had just
closed. II was called an "Exhibi-
ton OF Bad Taste" From all !
was told. the bad taste seemed to
be mainly on the part OF those ar.
ranging the affair. We all have
pasts which we would like 20 live
downl II we want TO poke fun at
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

A MoNo the guests at q recent fancy
~ dress bali at NeuiTiy was one who
= appeared to be excellently made up
as a big brown bear. Neuilly is an attrac.
tive and fashionable suburb OF Paris, noted
Cor cts gayety and sports.
The BAN was given by the charming young
Countess de Jarnac.
The hour was late when the bear made
his appearance. Champagne had already
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

trast than that between youthful
quaintness of the Dresden garden
party costume and the serpentine
sophistfcation of the black satin
and chiffon dinner gown, Each is
perfect in its way, but the ways
are so different!
From gowns to jewelry-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

lace jacket is particularly fetch.
ing, think.
In the simple girlish costume of
maline or tulle and fiesh-colored
charmeuse there is a tendency to
fulness In the underskirt and the
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

The jaded nOblewoman
said, How delightful TO
meet . natural mani
As she almost tainted
away In the terrific
embraces Of the dane
ing bear"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-05

lace capes. which is charming as
a whole. and while the effect is
girlish. this is a model which might
be worn by a woman of mature
age.
There could be no greater con.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21
Madame Ise'beu
Benoans Complexion s That Foou the Summer Holidays
"Where Are the Fair Bosoms of Yesterday?''

Brown hands arc the inevitable result
of q summer spent ont ofs doors. With
young girls this condition 10 not serious,
but with older wofHeH nnnburn means .
drying Of the skin ma preparing it for
premature wrinkles that mark age on tho
hands as quickly as they do about the
lips or eyes.
What to Do for the Hands.
The great good of the summer lies In
living out Of doors. and its general effect
on the health Is reflected in smoother
contour OF the face, roster cheeks and
brighter eyes. / am not for moment dc.
crying the summer out-of-doors life, but
simply pointing out how to overcome GER
tain unfortunate beauty conditions for
which 1t Is responsible. II the skin Of
the hands looks dry and brown. try the
following treatment The principle item
in it is a pair of white kid gloves to be
worn at night. These are more comfort
able IL the finger tips are removed, but
the whitening process will go on faster
when the gloves are left intact. for the
reason that perspiration will be induced
and. the cream used will sink quicker
and more deeply into the skin.
Wash the hands well at night with
warm. not hot, water, using a. soft flesh
brush and non-drying soap. that is. one
that contains no free alkAli or il super
fatted. Rinse the hands well with water
OF the same temperature. next, Wnll0
the skin il warm, rub in gently all the
cream the skin will be able to absorb
during the night. A good mark Of cold
cream will do unless the hands show
signs of wrinknng, or are very brown, In
which case use q. skin food or q cream
that whitens the. skin. A month of this
treatment will show q marked improve
ment.
Reducing May be Necessary.
Now about the figure. Remember that
the new gowns contain several yards
more material than was the case last year
and they win need a good figure to car.
~ them.
Have you been doing your physical ex-
ercises this summer? It Il SO hot that
you have undoubtedly given them up.
Weigh yourself and see II you have
gained weight; measure your waist band
and see IL 1t is what you want 1t to b
for your new costumes.
II the summer has been easy and pleas
ant and you have not taken up any out
door sport. the chances are you have
gained flesh. II 80. take Il on now, BE-
fore you get to accept IT az = natural bur-
den- Eat less. make up your mind to
walk five miles q day. or. II this IL not
possible. devote morning and night fifteen
minutes to indoor physical exercises.
Reducing exercises and diet were pub
lished in these columns last year. II any
Of you have not saved them and wish
self-dlrected envelope.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21
ATTRACTIVE STREET COSTUMES MADE
IN AMERICA AND SEEN ON THE AVENUE


The two at
tractive suits
shown in tn e
photo are of gray
e hif-fon broad
cloth. The skirt
Of the model on
the right is a
two tier affair.
The jacket is the
popular I hire e.
quartz length
a I: q b a Q tn e
equally popular
t hre e. quarter
len & t h sleeves.
One button belt
of gray chiffon
broadcloth to
match. Gray silk
stockings q n d
gray silk pumps
complete t b e
5 y m p h ony in
gray. The skirt
Of the model on
the left is 4 one
tier affair The
jacket is the pop
ular three-quar-
ter length and
has \ high Mecici
collai Of gray
velvet. The but
ton Of matar;al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

had a fur boa on and was nesting into
it to keep his chin warm; he matches
the snow and the murmuring dark wa
ter that Sings in silver voice under a
shroud of ice. and he sways on the
bare boughs and utters a tiny call.
Sometimes the snowbird is a perky
little gay GIRL. also making dainty
tracks. with crumbs in her mum for her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

a bright eye at you, nesting her pinky
chin into the black fur at her throat:
and she matches the snow and the last
fall leaves, for her hair il russet-gold
and her throat and hands are white;
and she stands beneath the winter
boughs and answers the call above her
with a laugh and a whistle. What do
we care for the nip Of winter whom I'VE
got snowbirds, we have?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

Snowbirds are FLUFFY little chaps. who
begin to be seen on the great highways
when the brown leaves are skipping
and the first soft, gentle white flakes
are drifting silently out of the gray
heaven. Sometimes the little chap is a
tiny, perky gray bird, making dainty
little tracks, begging for a bit of a
crumb, cooking bright eye at you.
pulled up around the throat as If he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

@ the harthorn bud.
That opes in the month of May"
Where are the fair bosoms of yester-
day? Shall we over find them again un-
der their coating of sunburn?
A few years ago, when it was the Gus
tom to 60 without hats at the sea shore
and at the mountains. the majority of
girls 10 abused this fashion that at the
end Of the summer their faces were as
red and rough as we would expect to
md In a football player. 1t took months.
In some cases a years treatment, to get
the skin in a normal condition. and in
the case Of older women I doubt II the
skin ever recovered from so severe q
burning. y
The hatless craze seems on the wane
and girls have learned that sorrow fol-
lows long exposure Of the unprotected
face. But they have evidently to learn
this lesson all over again in regard to the
throat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

WIN TeQucSt8
Z o r some
thing to take
tan on the
neck" and I
prophesy that
W h . n the
dancing sea-
son b . 9 1 n 8
and these girls
wish to put on
real low cut
gowns that the
wall will be
even greater.
"And her boS-
ON A. fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

tinted mink. The girdle of suede
matches in tone the fur and in the
clasp are the various tints of antique
gold. Against the fur collarette rests
smaller collar OF chiffon in lighter
tint OF brown - \. ~ 4
The princesSe is with us again. but
built along new lines. Instead oEsout-
lining every. curve q the figure. It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21
Skin Of Neck Burns Easily.

In the first place there Is nothing to
shade the throat and neck: the hat brim
- too far away. The skin of the neck
u 20 flne and delicate. naturally so white.
that hate to see 1t exposed. As have
seen It crossing the ocean this summer
or going down the Rhine. to the steady.
constant effect of the suns rays. no.
decd some few wise women wrapped thin
scarfs about the neck and shoulders
when wearing a thin blouse in the sun
Dhine-but It Is the foolish virgins we are
considering now.
Fortunately. the action Of skin she'd
ding 10 always going on. and there are
whitening creams and soothing toilet To-
lions that will Intricate the dry area of
skin that the sun has too warmly ca
ressed, and. little by little. the whiteness
and moist softness of the natural skin
will return. But don't let the lesson be
forgotten.
6unburn. a. has been said over and
over again in these columns. can be very
largely avoided. or its bad effects Al
least mitigated. by protecting the skin
with good cold cream and covering
06 powder. 80
Now for q little advice In regard to the
: condition Of the scalp and hair. Tho
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21
Arrangements.

the wearer, eliminating the waistline.
ception costume of tete de negre ra-
dunn velvet trimmed with sable. The
fullness, now so desirable in the skirt,
is achieved by two deep houncest of the
velvet. There is am .o1dwor1d air to
the lingerie guimpe and quaint sleeve
finished with frills and surmounted
by satin cuff edged with the sable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

natural shedding Of the hair continues all
the year, but it seems to be more heavy
in the autumn. This natural falling should
not occasion any alarm, but make sure 1t
is the natural falling and not due to any
diseased or torpid scalp condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

We are accustomed to having color
play the leading role in evening gowns,
but this year it has usurped the
title role in street costumes as we'll.
The blending Of subtle colorings in
this reception cHetnme would delight
the eye OF an artist. The radium vel
vet Is in a mysterious green tone and
the quaint little collarette, for all the
World like a coachman's cape, is of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

Edith-'.Are you going back to the city
soon?' Ethel-"Not for a week or so.
have two engagements to break before
go.'-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

"Say, Bill, what's a mixed metaphor
Oats new one on me. Let's go over
an ask de Observation-Disclosures Tran
script
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

IT wonder il the Babbleys run any risk
Of ostracism IL they go to that fashion,
able resort?" ''Oh. no: they've all been
vaccinated." -Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

A lot Of girls are returning from their
vacations with nice little v of reddish
brown flesh displayed at the opening Of
their dresstops My mail is already heavy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-21

natural shedding OF the hair continues all
the year. but it seems to be more heavy
in the autumn. This natural falling should
not occasion any alarm, but make sure 1t
is the natural falling and not due to any
diseased or torpid scalp condition
Danger to Hair In Hot Weather.
The girl or woman who has passed the
summer in town, subject to excessive
heat, IL particularly exposed to scalp trou-
BILE now. for the acidfty in perspiration Of
ten produces dandruff and even eczema
A dandrun-infested scalp will not only
cause the hair to fall but prevent new
hair from growing q most dangerous
condition at this time Of the year when
We expect to start q crop of new hair.
The dandruf that comes from excess
sive Precipitation 10 apt to be OF the fiaky
oily kind that leaves tho scalp red and
irritated when removed. In treating this
remember never to scrape the dandrun
away with the fingers or q comb before
thoroughly softening 1t with vaseline or
sweet oil.
The night before a shampoo go over the
scalp-it is better to have someone do this
for you-and cover all the dandrun spots
with either of the. lubricants mentioned
above. Let this remain all night and in
the morning shampoo with pure white
CASTLE soap. using a fine bath spray Wig
orously afterwards. not only to rinse the
invigorate the scalp.
When tho scalp Is perfectly dry apply .
tonic containing either resorcin or BIZ
chloride Of mercury. these are both speci-
hcs for dandruf. II there are any in
famed red spots cover them with dry
boric acid.
The hair should be well brushed daily.
: shaken out and the scalp well aired. Take
care that the brush and comb are scrupu-
lously clean.
II the dandruff il Of the kind that irri-
tates the scalp. do not think much scalp
massage advisable. Care should be taken
not to irritate the scalp.
The head should be treated to . sham
poo al often a. the dandrun collects, and
remember to keep the scalp always aired
and clean.
Result Of Sea Or Lake Bathing.
There II another form Of scalp trouble
prevalent now that IL the direct result Of
the drying effect Of a hot sun. or OF sea
or fresh water bathing when the hair has
been allowed to become wet. The scalY
looks white, Is covered with Q dry white
scurf. and the hair begins to lose colol
and appear lifeless.
When the scalp 10 in this condition 4
! calls for daily massage with tho dngel
} tips moistened with vaseline or sWee
oil.
shampoo once . fortnight IL neces
, sary. followed by q thorough spraying o
the hair with the bath spray, using mrs
, very warm and then cold water until tn
; scalp 10 pink and glowing. II the dandruf
IN heavy. use dandruff SPECIFIC men
D. toned above. II not. friction with eau d
} cologne or bay rum.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-03
ATTENDS WOUNDED
SOLDIER Of L|EcE
Moorhead Physician Heard
Interesting Tale About
the Great Seige.

Mooshead, Mimi, Sept. 3.-Dr. g..
returned with Mrs. Humphrey from
London. brought with him a story of
the siege OF Lege, which he obtained
from wounded soldier that he at
tended at Guy hospital in London.
The Germans ordered q pontoon
bridge thrown across the Meuse river,
which is about sixty or seventy feet
w1de,' the soldier told DIR. Humphrey.
Troops were sent across the bridge as
fast as they could be brought up. n,
"All the while searchlights from the
Liege forts, three miles distant. play
ed on the bridge and the guns from
the forts moved the crossing soldiers
down." continued the story. 80
actually covered with their bodies ana
the water ran red.
"On getting across the bridge to the
opposite bank the Germans came UP
on a field Of clover, about two feet
tall, which stretched for three miles
to the forts. In the clover the Bel.
CLANS had erected wire entanglements,
through which high voltage currents
of electricity were sent. Those who
escaped being electrocuted ran the
danger Of being blown to atoms by
contact mines which were placed be-
tween the wire ENGAGEMENTS and in
the clover out Of sight. Regiment af-
ter regiment was sent across the pom
the bodies of their dead comrades as
barricades from which to fire."
DR.. Humphrey Gays the Germans
are devoting less attention to their
hospital corps than any Of tho other
armies
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-03
TEACHERS READY
FOR SCHOOL YEAR
List of Instructors at Devils
Lake Have Been An
nounced.

Devils Lake, N. D., Sept. 3.-Teach-
ers are beginning to return for the
opening of the city schools. Among
them are many of those who were
employed here last year and whom
the pupils will be glad to welcome
back. A great number of tho teach
ers Of last year, although reelected,
resigned and their places have been
filled by others. Among the new
teachers are two Devils Lake girls.
Miss Pearl Duell, who taught last year
at Dickinson, and Miss Lenore Thomp-
son, who taught at AlberquerQue, N.
NJ. Miss Margaret Baker Of Cleveland
township resigned position in South
Dakota to accept here, wishing to 'ba
nearer home. The list Of teachera
follows:
Y. G. Barnell superintendent; B. e.
Crippen, principal high school: Chas.
A. Kittrell, L. H. Langston, Paul II.
Teal, Roy H. Cross, Laura c. Gretz-
singer, Eda D. Flagg, Frances w.
Cowan, Mrs. c. A. Conant, Eva M.
Morris, Grace E. Briscoe. Blanche
Fox, Cora v. Wagness, Margaret Ba-
ker, Nora e. lyons. Ella B. Monson,
e. Myrtle Scovelle, Blanche Elsmlie.
Reca s. Connolly, Alice c. Wehe, Myr-
tie L. Gilhooly, principal Lincoln:
Blanche NJ. Russell, Minnie jacobson,
Frances Mallory. Rensine DeBoer, Ida
A. Serumgard, Hulda Anderson, Nora
Hanson. Marie Dyste, Ruth Love.
Pearl Duell, Lenore Thompson. Ruth
c., Greenfield, s,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-03

Devils LAKE man
BACKfR0NNORWAY
Former State Senator Tells
Of Experiences on the
Way Over.

Devils Lake, N. D., Sept. 3.-Enjoy-
ing delightful time in Norway during
the summer, until the declaration OF
the all-nation war served to cause an
upheaval never before witnessed, An
drew ]. Stade, former Ramsey county
senator, has arrived home. The SEN
ator was fortunate in securing one OF
the last reservations on the Kristian-
iafjorde.
Making a transatlantic journey
with the great powers Of the world at
wsr and knowing that the seas have
been strewn with mines, is not the
most pleasant experience to be imag-
ined, but the liner was not incon-
venienced, although the one that sail
ed ahead and the one that followed
the Kristianiafjorde were held up.
The declaration of war caused a
financial panic which threatened to be
serious for time. Withdrawals from
the banks were limited for a time.
Lines Of people blocks long took their
were allowed. This in turn had to be
exchanged for gold at the government
bank. An effort was made to raise
the prices Of foodstuffs in Norway but
this was curtailed in short order. Ev-
cry liquor establishment was closed
during the crisis when it was feared
riots might result in the excitement.
The exposition was a grand sue
cess in the opinion of Mr.. Stade and
a delightful time was enjoyed until
the international complications tend
ed to mar the situation.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-03
I PLAN BIG YEAR
Fau Term at Industrials Schools Be-
gins September Fl.

Ellendale, N. D., Sept. S.-The fall
term at the Normal Industrial opens
this year on September 21, and fol-
lowing a very successful summer
school and an unusually large attend
ance Is expected this fall. Many rooms
have been reserved at private houses
by out Of town students.
The faculty this year, with the ex-
ception Of the presidency, is practical
ly the same as last year. The list OF
instructors follows:
President-R. M. Black.
Director Mechanic Arts-A e. Dun
ply.
Mathematics-E. w. Ackert.
Physical Science-W. E. Bowers.
Librarian-Carrie Tuttle.
German-Gabrilla G. Brendemuhl.
Latin-Rose w. Eaton.
woodwork and Cabinet Making
W. G. Hutton.
Athletic Director. 3. swetland.
Director Of Home Economics-Miss
Alice Gum.
Preceptress and English-Beatrice
Olson.
Director Of Normal Department-o.
e. Combellick.
Agriculture-Floyd G. Hathaway.
Commercial Departmental. F..
Palmer.
History-Jacob Grueing.
Domestic Art-Gertrude Gibbens.
Drawing and Fine Arts-Jennie j.
Harnsberger.
Music Director-Jessie Howell.
Vocal and Public School Music
Alpha Holte.
Secretary to the President-Fannie
G. Crawford.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-03
La Grippe and Colds

InLa Grippe and Colds, Anti. .kamnistA.K
Tablets are unexcelled, as they stop tho
pains, soothe the nerves, and bring the rest
80 greatly needed by nature to restore the
system to health. Physicians havs used
these tablets for over twenty years, in the
treatment of colds, fevers and la grippe, and
have found no other remedy more useful I'm
these conditions. Anti-kannia Tablets are
so Inexpensive, SO pleasant to take, 20 sat-
isfactory in their results. and 30 useful in all
conditions where there is pain, that AK
Tablets should always be kept in the house
Tor the time Of need. Many Of our ablest
phystcians obtain perfect results In la grippe
and colds, by cleansing the system with Ep.
som salts or "Actoids". . very good cathar-
tic. putting the patient on a limited diet, aud
administering one AK tablet every two or
three hours. This treatment wilt usually
break mp the worst case in day or two,
while In milder cases. ease and comfort fol.
low almost immediately. These tablets are
also unexcelled for Neuralgia, Rheunatio
Pains, The Pains of Women, Indigestiop
and Insomnia. AL druggists have them.
Gsnuins AK Tabists bear The * mari.