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The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29

and nails must be driven through it to
keep the drum. from slipping. A spool
pivoted with nail to one end of the
drum forms crank
Fig shows body reel to strap
about the waist. The winding drum
and the crank for turning it are made
the same as those for the leg reel A
cigar box is used for the mounting. 10
simplify the construction Cut two
slots in each side of the box through
which to slip pair OF belts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Natural Consequence.

The Smiths were furious wneD
they found such story had been
cooked up about them"
Then 1 don't wonder they were in
a stew
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Still Cynical

DO you believe two can live as
cheaply as one?" asked the sentimen-
tai person.
Il do" replied the cynic promptly.
But isn't that contrary to your
usual views?"
Not at ALL was speaking OF mi.
crobes'
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
No Attachment

Mrs. Church. see about thou
sand ser ants are attached to King
Georges household
Mrs. Gotham - Gracious ne. And
it's hard tor me To get one to become
sttaohed TO my sousehold.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Going Upl

Elevator Boy tol de boss today !
wanted a raise.
His Chum-What did he say?
Elevator Boyle told me to get in
an pull de lever
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
How TO Know a Frieno.

is that friend of yours?" said a
gentleman 10 party who had saluted
man sailing rapidly down the street.
Cant tell untii Saturday" answered
the person addressed. I've Just lent
him a dollar. Shamrock
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Natures Oversight.

A nunGersr would not feel so sad
To get the neck. by half.
II that old chicken only had
Been built Ike q giraffe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Get in the Game,

Patience-There are no girls in the
Boy Scouts.
Patrice-No
Well. let's get up an order of Tom
Boy Scouts"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
The Way Of It.

What a silent couple. How did
they ever manage to make lover
Easily. II you notice. she has a
speaking countenance and his money
talks"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
One Drawback.

My boy Josh knows all about agri.
culture. said Farmer Corntossei.
Then he's great help.
lie might be. If he didn t take up
all the time of the hired helr instruct
IN en-
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
AS Others See Us.

The man who doesn't toll or spin
TO meet his earthly need.
MAJ think he's In the lily class
But he's Just mehsly weed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29

ChOlly-You weigh more than your
twin brother.
Grace-Dat's because he has pock
cts to put his hands in and he's got
awful big hands. TOO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Strictly Business.

you say that couple lead a cat and
dog life?"
Yes"
TOO bad. lncompatibility of tenn
per. suppose?"
Nothing of the sort They conduct
a cat and dog hospital"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Reasonable iiiarity,

You always laugh at the boss
jokes"
funny. but because they show that he $
good-natured
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Not on Remnant Day.

Big crowd in this department
store.
Yes. this is remnant day. Take
lunch with me in the restaurant.
Remnant day? don believe
will.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
What Started the Trouble,

Mrs. Bacon-l don't suppose you
you'd give up your seat in car to
a woman unless she were good look
tnpo
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
What Did He Mean?

1t must be a terrible thing to be
paralyzed." said the female of the spe-
cies. as they passed man in a wheeled
chair
Yes" answered her male compan-
ion absently. 1t makes a fellow feel
so tough the next morning"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29
Its Endinn.

Proud Parent-What do you think.
professor. of my sons execution on
the violin?
lrate Musician-l think that sort of
execution ought to be lynching.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-10-29

Mr.. Why. my dear. when
you say that you are forgetting your
self.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17

the wardrobe may contain Is
N without practical tailored suit Here are two
They prevailing features they are essen
tally yet thoroughly practical we'll and can be utilized
The suit with the boxpaited skirt
gives we'll liked this Here
such deserved favote and the color
one with striped silk used trimming which
harmonzes model copied popin
fa adapted formal occasions
such that they can be used with
practical materials and also for the
peshabe The braid trimming makes rather
this Using braid in almost every known
stitched edges essentially
tailored boadcoth and the color the
little bit Of carmeuse found in the
collar with yoke the hips and the little
cuaway that generally becoming 1t
and would be found excellent model for
Shepherds checks being extensively and are
the CLOTH there gabardn
popn variety Of homespun that are admirable
hard usage afternoon occasions nothing
better than ebardine will
be and s be extensively worn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17
LATEST FADS
AND FANCIES
OF FASHION

nERHAPS the newest and most
interesting feature is the very
full skirts that are cut uneven
or to form points at their lower edges.
They are not essentially practical TO,
one can hardly think Of apply
ing them to anything but the ex-
ceptional costume and it Is
hardly probable that they will
come into anything like, general
use. but they are interesting and smart
and certainly departure. A very
beautiful gown that has just been un-
packed. is made Of faille silk in one OF
the rich and beautiful shades Of blue
that is not quite so dark as navy.
The skirt is cut in nine cores that
fare most generously at their lower
edge but are by no means narrow at
the belt for at that point, the skirt is
gathered. Each gore is shaped to be
longer at the edges than at the center
and while the difference is not great.
it gives very novel line. the shape
Of each gore being not unlike that OF
an umbrella section. At the seams are
sewed little drop ornaments and as
a matter of course, the skirt is short.
The shaped edge also means that the
under side is apparent as the wearer
walks, consequently the skirt is faced
with white satin and the lower edges
Of this facing is finished with silver
braid approximately one inch in
width. The bodice illustrates the
tendency toward simplicity and re-
serve in trimming and at the same
time gives evidence Of the resourceful-
ness with which these simple models
are relieved of over-severity. 1t is
cut out at the front in the form Of
rectangle and at the back, it is surplice
and the surplice ends are extended
to form q sash. The guimpe is OF
white satin with high stock collar
and two rows Of tiny white satin but
tons down the front outlining the edge
Of the bodice and on the white satin
is row Of silver braid. The closing
is made at the front where the edges
are laced together with silk lacing
Of brilliant cardinal red and in this
touch of bright color, the artists hand
is felt. A dinner costume somewhat
more elaborate than the preceding
one but also suggesting the skirt that IS
shaped at the lower edge is made OF
two-toned taffeta and to obtain the
peculiar shade, the wool is dull blue
and the warp is shade of rose.
The skirt is cut to form four rather
deep points, two at each side OF the
front and two at each side of the back.
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It is wide and much fared and on the
lower edge is gathered ruffle about
three inches in width of the silk which
is fringed out in way to show the
rose-colored edge and on the under
side of the skirt is soft deep puff
of the rose-colored silk caught here and
there with punches Of roses. The
deep bodice portion shows guimpe
of white lace and there is an oddly
shaped silk portion drawn up over
the guimpe at the lower edge which
is finished with tiny little fringed-out
ruffle and there are also over-sleeves
of the silk that extend from the wrists
to about the elbows. only the lace ap-
pearing above.
An exceedingly handsome coat suit
Of taffeta adapted to afternoon visits
and the like is made of striped silk,
blue with dull rich coloring in contrast
combined with plain blue. The skirt
is wide and circular but is cut shorter
at the front to droop at the sides, back
and at the front to reveal an under
skirt Of black satin for depth OF four
or FIVE inches. There is a bodice Of
the striped silk trimmed with the
plain with chemisette Of fine lace and
there is also fancy little coat Of the
plain blue with trimming of the
striped material. 1t makes an ex-
ceedingly beautiful costume and an
especially interesting one, because OF
the shaping of the skirt. While it is
not at all likely that such feature
will be taken up for the costume OF
general wear,it undoubtedly will appear
on those of more exceptional use and
when we'll handled, it assuredly pos
sesses charm of its own.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17

For the coat suits, plated skirts and
skirts Of circular shaping have great
vogue. A new one that has especial
value because of the use of the colors,
is made Of canvas cloth in rich deep
blue. The skirt is laid in a succession
Of rather narrow box-plaits and over
each plat there is little trimming
OF black braid to about yoke depth.
The coat is soft and full, most be-
coming and graceful and extending
feature is found in the open fronts for
tie blouse beneath is Of tango" COL
ored silk and it appears at the open
ing and again at the sleeves for those
OF the coat are little shorter than
those of the blouse which fall over the
hands. There are just four buttons
used on the coat, but they combine
black with dark blue and have centers
of the tango color that exactly match
the blouse.
With the Spring ones interest natu-
rally turns to the coat suit but this
season we also will see a great many
one-piece dresses designed for street
wear as soon as the weather is mild
enough to allow Of their use. A hand
some one seen at an important opening
is made Of dark blue gabardine and
both color and material are pro-
nounced favorites. There is much
faring skirt Of circular shaping but
which also includes box plaits and
there are narrow box-plaits on the
bodice. The skirt gives one the effect
Of being cut in succession Of full
cores with a box-plait over each seam
and the box-plaits are wide at the
lower edge. tapering to narrow at the
belt.
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A Few Plain Instructions.

Measure the belt accurately, so
that it shall be neither too tight nor
too loose, allowing enough for
generous lap, that the placket may
not cape. If suspender dress is to
be chosen, be sure that the straps are
exactly right as to length.
In fitting the guimpe, basic and
try on and If alteration is necessary,
rip shoulder seams and carefully pin
up to get perfect fit. If the child
has thin, long neck, make the collar
deeper or finish at the neck, with
a little wider band, and add an extra
frilI OF lace. This apparent triAe will
add much to the becoming effect of
the dress.
In making the skirt take every
care to have it absolutely even
around the bottom. Nothing is more
destructive to the appearance of
frock than to have an imperfect slope
at the lower edge. A very common
fault is for skirt to dip at the back,
and apparently ride up in the front,
Determine the required distance from
the floor and then let the child stand
upon table, and by means of yard
stick, measure accurately all around
tina akirt-
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6NO Will U AOullO
satisfact or y
whether it is made
Of serge, gabardine.
broadcloth. pom
gee or of tafeta
for real summer.
The plated coat
is designed for the
somewhat younger
girls and is worn
with the low belt
that is so general
~ becoming and it
makes an excellent
MODEL fAr al the
simpler cloaking
materials; \cheviot,
serge, broadcloth
and also pongee for
pongee is being
exploited in. a
variety Of weights
and will be a favor
lite material for the
coming summer.
There are a great
many beautiful
colors offered as a
matter of course.
but the natural
tones are greatly
in vogue and many
Of the pongees
have the very great
advantage Of being
washable in the
true sense. Cling
=
ham is the ma
terial from which
the plaid frock was
made and gingham
is always attract
i've. This season it
is to be found in
most beautiful
colors and designs
and it is perhaps
one of the best
roec;hie fahrics for
simple frocks. but
I such a model as
this one can be
copied in soft-fn-
ished pique, in cot
ton crepe or in
wolfe if some
thing daintier
a n d hi er
u wanted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17

HlS Is the season at which
coats are sure to be needed.
There are many days so warm
that it is delightful to wear the frocks
Of thin cotton and linen fabrics but
one never knows when the cold wind
will blow or when one need or another
for extra warmth will arise and coats
such as the ones shown here make a
very important element of the outfit.
Both are charming in effect. The
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17
WITH THE FASHIONABLE POCKETS
I /ER1LY is the
" present a sea-
son of nocketa.

Vi present = . . .as
son Of pockets.
for pockets are to be
found with tailored
suits, on simple
gowns and also upon
afternoon and even
ing toilettes, indeed
they are used every
where that they can
be placed and are
made of all materials
from silk to lace.
Here is 4 gown that
shows pockets of an
exceedingly interesting
sort for they are prac-
teal as well as smart
and the gown itself is
made on such simple
lines that it is especi.
ally adapted to sum-
mer needs. In the
picture, the material
is colored linen with
white, but cotton
crepe Of the heavier
sort makes up beau
tifully this way, pom
gee is much in vogue
for gowns Of this kind
and there are various
washable materials
that may be substi-
tuted for the linen II
preferred, while il
liked, the skirt can be
made of a heavier
material and the
blouse Of a thinner,
as for example. the
skirt of linen and the
blouse Of lawn or
batiste and the collar
and cuffs could be Of
the heavier material
to carry out the effect
of the two materials.
The skirt is in two
pieces with a seam at
the back and with
Tapped edges at the
front and the edges
OF the blouse meet
over an undertaking to
allow of closing with
links. Here, the neck
is finished with a
rolled-over collar, but
if preferred, a high
straight one suggestive
Of the Military can be
substituted. Among
the very new materials
is cotton crepe in bro
caded effect.
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Empire model takes the newest and
smartest lines possibles for it not
alone shows the high waist line and
the stitched strap, it also includes
pockets that are trimmed with straps
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ton. Children are quite as sensitive
to such things as their elders, and
often are caused much more suffer-.
ing than is realized by the fond but
injudicious parent. who in providing
for the future in spirit Of economy,
looses sight Of the present.
Before cutting q garment for
child always hold up the parts Of the
pattern to determine where altera-
tions may be required. Most pat
terms are cut on absolutely perfect and
correct lines, but a. children vary more
In their proportions than their elders,
even greater care must be exercised
in cutting and fitting. One child
Is larger or longer WASTED than an
other, the same breast measure may
find variations in size Of waist, and
60 on in other details. If on holding
the pattern up to the child, it is found
to be too long wasted, take plat
through the center pattern between
waist line and breast. If unusually
large about the waist, in cutting the
garment slope gradually out, from
armhole to waist line, this giving extra
fullness.
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suggestive of the uniform that has
been so generally held in mind while
designing the seasons garments. 1t is
a thoroughly practical little garment
too, for it is easy to slip on and of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17

N TANY gowns that have become
V out Of date or partly worn
can be made over to ad-
vantage by the addition of some
contrasting material If good taste
and judgment are exercised such
garment often becomes quite as
attractive as, and sometimes even
more so than when fresh from the
shop or dressmaker. When too far
gone to be available in this way charm
ing frocks can be evolved for the
school girls Of the family.
For the School Girl.
In making over a gown for
school girl or younger child, much
can be accomplished by judicious
selection Of colors and trimmings.
If, for instance, a plain dark material
is to be used, it can be frightened
up and youthful appearance gained
by combination with plaid Of gay
tones. Bands or folds should trim
the skirt. The over waist may be
merely touched up with plaid
and worn over a guimpe of the
same material, or can be made Of
it entirely and white guimpe used,
as one prefers. Fabric trimmings
of all sorts are much in vogue and
particularly lend themselves to this
form of dressmaking. An old silk
gown is a boon in the planning Of
any of the soft semi-transparent
materials so much in evidence at
the present time. Even though it
may require much piecing and re-
pairing, if properly done, a very
effective slip can be made to wear
under gowns Of this sort. A frill
for the bottom can consist Of any
number Of small pieces if neatly
sewed and seams carefully pressed.
After being plated by machine. such
ruff1e is quite as effective as one
cut from new material.
The Use Of Coarse Thread.
Velvet garments are easily ruined
by the use Of too coarse thread and
recklessness in removing the stitches.
These should be cut every two
inches and gently taken out with the
stiletto, as suggested above. In
basting seams Of any sort, never use
the running stitch, as by SO doing
one almost inevitably Fuckers or
holds in one side more than the
other. Take only one stitch at q
time and let that be short one.
A. to Satisfactory Dyeing.
If the silk should be faded or OF
an undesirable shade, it is quite
easy for the home dressmaker to
dye it herself. BY faithfully fol-
lowing the directions. very good re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17
The Fear Of Poverty.

Fan Oh pOVSdIy Causes Aio1S usS
tress in the world than does
poverty itself; and the unhappi-
ness Of all people are those who, pos
sessing ample means Of support. are
yet haunted by the fear that poverty
will overtake them, and their days will
end in the poorhouse. There is
scarcely . community In the land
where one or more such persons
cannot be found. These unhappy
people are robbed Of every generous
impulse BY this overwhelming fear;
and through the working Of some
psychological law. the disaster they
hold 20 continually In mind, is per-
haps eventually realized. Job, In his
affection, cried out: "The thing I
greatly feared has come upon me-
and it is a we'll substantiated fact that
the poverty thought constantly enter
tanned, does sometimes end in the
experience it portrays. The war
Of this unhappy state Of mind is 70
vigorously combat every suggestion
of poverty; break away from it;
Danish pessimism, and contemplate
the optimistic thought.
=. u Fl = - s y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17
A PRACTICAL TALK ON
HOME DRESSMAKING
Useful Hint. on the Making Of Chldens Clothes How to
Get Proper Proportions and Make Garments Fit.

X MONG the many tasks that
~ fall to the home dress
maker. perhaps the most
exacting and important is the
making Of clothing for the
children. Never were there more
picturesque and charming designs
than are shown In the styles Of the
present day, yet results are by no
means al satisfactory. Simplicity
and daintiness are the two qualities
most to be desired. Fussy clothes
are never In good taste on children,
and should always Be avoided as
far o possible but care as to detail
is al important. Many people seem
to have an idea that fit l. not at all
necessary in the case of child. A
garment is cut according to pattern.
and all the little niceties Of fitting,
such a. would be observed in the
case Of IN older person, ere entirely
neglected. Skirts that dip in the
back, and seem to ride up in the front,
are in evidence at every turn. Belts
that are just . little too short, or
which 90 to the other extreme, and
are too loose for the size OF the waist,
will give any frock careless, slovenly
appearance, no matter how handsome
de- material may be. Guimpes
should be fitted to the child with the
greatest care, both a. to shoulders
and neck. Sleeves must be cut to the
proper length. neither too short nor
too long.
Make Garments Fit.
Many hard worked mothers seek
to tighten their labos by providing
for the outgrowing Of the gown in
advance, but this Is great mistake.
Better by far. make fewer garments
and have them fit accurately, pre-
senting a trim and tasteful appear
ance. Many a child has been made
to suffer as did one who makes a
forcible example Of this mistaken
economy.
A little girl, an only daughter, she
never under any circumstances. until
old enough to rebel and to settle
such matters for herself, possessed
a single garment of proper dimen-
sions. They were all bought with
the idea Of her growing to them"
but as they were usually worn out
before that desirable end was at
tanned, she never knew the Joy OF
a well fitting tidy garment. much to
the poor child's chagrin and humilia.
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The Use Of Coarse Thread.
Az to Satisfactory Dyeing.

If the silk should be faded or OF
an undesirable shade, it is quite
easy for the home dressmaker to
dye it herself. BY faithfully fol-
lowing the directions. very good re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-17
SIMPLE HINTS ON S WIN G

suits are obtained by using some Of
the recognized dyes on the market.
One of the newest sorts is particularly
adapted to this use as only cold
water is required in many cases.
One of the great advantages Of this
dye is that the same package can
be used, for silk wool, OF cotton, and
will not stain the hands OF vessel
in which the dyeing is done.
The Little Mans Clothes.
The task of the home dressmaker
is not confined to the mothers and
daughters, the little man Of the family
comes in for his share as well. The
boy who has just been promoted
to trousers, is as great a problem.
in the way Of clothes, as his sister
could ever be, but the cast off trousers
of the grown-ups of the family can
be utilized for the small folk with very
satisfactory results. The material IS
generally much superior to that found
in the ready-made garments, and will
withstand the wear and tear much
better. If the trousers are carefully
ripped apart. sponged with naptha
soap, or, if necessary, washed thor
oughly and carefully pressed. plenty
Of stuff will be found to cut over for
the small boy. If little trouble !,
taken in the fitting and making. q
much more satisfactory result is OBJ
tanned and more service rendered than
can be expected from ready-made gar.
ments, unless Of costly kind.
Smyrna times., 1915-10-27
Hard-worksa Student.

President Hibben Of Princeton ap-
sears to confirm the charges Of the
undergraduate" who recently had an
article in the Outlook. that a college
student had small incentive to work
-na that in most instances he could
loat pleasantly through the course.
,nis article brought many letters 70
me Outlook. and the discussion took
pretty wide range President Hib-
zen addressed a conference Of mas
.efs OF church schools at Wayne. a
rniladelphia suburb. ard among the
tnings he said was this: Men in the
world must earn their bread by the
sNeat OF their brows. but the student
an acquire knowledge quite vicari-
sl1iy' without having to exert himself
or H. He should be made to think
~ way out OF difficulties himself"
oOetor Hibben declared that colleges
sonnive in the tendency OF the under
4auate to postpone until tomorrow
..e 'ask Of today by making his work
sleeaole The teacher helps him
81 any difieulty.-Hartford Courant