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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
BACK GIVEN MUCH ATTENTION CHANGES in THE STYLES
Many and Varied, and Woman Who
Would BE Well Dressed Must
E$s Know Them. 4s5r,t -

There Is a Transformation taking
place, widening from waist to hem.
and straight line from hip to shout
der. TUNES are quite apt to dwindle
into redingotes. The new full skirt in
many respects is ugly and anything
but convenient. It looks much better
If lifted at the sides. If the skirt Is
not short, some Of the fullness must
of necessity be deleted. Much depends
upon the size Of the hips. II they are
small, the skirt must be cut with
plain back and circular sides. The
fullness must start lower down In cir
cular folds from the back. Hips are
made to look as fiat as possible, and
many devices are resorted to in order
to produce this effect. -
The old many scanned coat has come
back, but with difference. Fur capes
are wider, resembling Spanish capes.
Some are long and important enough
to do away with the necessity for any
other outdoor garment, and their full
ness is often restrained by a strap.
This starts from the front and keeps
it we'll in place. We are no longer;
subjected to the Inconvenience of not
having pockets, but they are set out
side ON gowns, very often on the hips.
Velour waistcoats, add to the warmth
Of a winter dress. They have deep
pointed fronts and often, display a
plated lfrill down the front, such, as
our grandfathers wore. g3T5 Js82jz p
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Never Before Has Fashion Deereed
Such characterization 40 10 No
= 's<@. tlced This Season. .-..

Never before have fashions orna-
lmented the back Of couture and cos
tune to so striking a degree as now.
One might almost call 1t season OF
backs. In many models the distinc-
tive note of new style exists only In
the back. The front view shows no
novelty. Marikins in dressmaking es-
Establishments take frequent poses to
give the back view. and models in
fashion illustrations and window dunn
mics quite as often turn their back up
on the public as face 1t.
For generations woman's attention
has been focused upon the front OF
costumes. If the back went smoothly
and in a good general line, that was
all that was required. Every possible
charm Of line and adornment is now
required Of the back. 1t must be pic
turesque and charming.
AS no woman is going to fail to pre-
sent charming front to the world IN
spite of the modes preoccupation with
the back. the result of the new fad is
an all round beauty that never existed
when the front was featured to the
comparative neglect Of the back.
The woman who wishes to succeed
in this all round perfection must have
the proper equipment of mirrors in
her dressing room-mirrors that will
reflect her from every angle. This.
not only that she may be sure that ev-
cry detail on the back OF her couture
and costume goes Just as it should go.
but that she may teach herself hun
bred and one pretty poses that will set
her back at charming advantage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
COZY FOR. THE TEAPOT
Is REAL NECESSITY FOR UP-T0.
DATE HOSTESS. 3.
Directions for Making One Of the Pref
tlest Are Given Here-Great
Number Of Materials That May
Be Used for It.

Since the afternoon tea has become
such popular form of entertainment
. tea cozy is an actual necessity.
writes Helen Howe in the Washington
Star. Even though the table z Is
equipped with a kettle and alcohol
stove it is still necessary to keep the
teapot hot, and here it might be well
to say that when the kettle and tea
caddy are absent the better. plan Is to
make the tea in, an earthen teapot
and place it where 1t will keep hot
while brewing. which should be from
three to five minutes. Then it should
be poured OF into the company teapot
which has first been made very hot.
A second brewing can be made az
wanted. II this plan is followed there
will be no danger of the tea standing
upon the leaves too long. The English
always make 1t this way. They have
to II they would not poison their
guests, since tea drinking begins about
three and continues until six. visitors
dropping in and out. H.. = ! 2 ~, ~ 81
A tea coy can be as plain or a.
elaborate as the hostess pleases. One
OF the most convenient shapes is the
half circle. and this is very easy to
make at home. The foundation is q
roll OF cotton formed into the desired
shape, covered inside and out with
white lawn. Over this comes / fancy
outer cover and a lining Of heavy silk
or flannel for the inside. The outside
may be made of handsome material, as
bit of silk brocade. tapestry, en-
broidered cloth or linen, decorated or
stamped velvet or thin silk shirred and
combined with lace motifs. W
One Of the prettiest models has q
pink silk cover with a putting Of the
silk about four inches wide around the
half circle, an embroidered cover be-
ing laced on over the putting. To those
who cannot do the embroidery, but who
would like to have a cozy on this or
der, would suggest they buy a large
dolly or small centerpiece of white
linen embroidered in English eyelet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
PROPER CARE OF STOCKINGS
Most Expensive Ones viii Last Long
Time II They Are Given Careful
s.t. H. r. Attention. 5~s Fl.

Silk stockings arc not the luxury they
are supposed to be. II they are cared
for properly. Make it a rule to wash
them yourself, and watch for the little
holes with vigilance. Never wear
them more than two days without
washing. Dust and perspiratiop are
the two great enemies of silk stock
ings. Leaving .soiled pair In the
clothes basket for week. instead Of
washing them the day they are worn.
is sure to hasten the day of their dis
Indignation. +j9~ ..
In washing them select good white
soap. Make suds in tepid water and
shake them gently in the suds. Never
rub soap directly on the stockings.
Rinse thoroughly and press in a soft
towel. to get out as much of the water
as is possible. Never wiring them.
Hang up on line In the house by lay
ing the foot over the line. Never hang
them from the tops. '>4Et
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17

sew the center of it along the top OF
the pincushion; thus length Of cord
will hang either side of It. Now take
two reels of cotton, black and a
white, and thread them on the cord.
one on each side, then attach the
cord again to the cushion, but not the
end of it, just allow sufficient cord to
let the reels hang at the top OF the
cushion. Take the two ends Of cord
that remain after the reels have been
secured, and sew them neatly togeth-
er: this will form a loop to hang. the
little article up by. In the cushion,
p,-.. pins of all kinds and sizes, and on
each reel of cotton have a needle al
ready threaded. This little contltv-
snce will be found a great convenience,
and save time and annoyance 1t
should. certainly find place in the
visitors room. a. <
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
4 & Sleep in a dark and quiet, room
with the windows open. Take at least
six hours If a man, eight If woman. g.

Roman stripes in many widths are
still firmly installed in popularity.
They are in rich colors and are suit
able for girdles. collars and cuffs on
dark dresses.
There are ribbons that are of gilt
and s::ver. thread. These have re-
suited from the military trend which
many fashions show. Some ribbons
of this type show. striped effect in
both silver and gold, and the one
metal is frequently combined with
red, bright blue and gray with stun
ming results.
Ribbons with taffeta background
and cut panne velvet flowers in a
shadow effect are being shown for
the exquisite bags for the sewer.
They are wide and heavy and wear
we'll. Some have deep borders of
plain satin that furnish headings for
bags, and when two strips are Joined
together they are effective strips be-
tween the sections.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Attractive Tea Cory.

and cut it exactly through the middle.
This would create a cover-a:l ready for
lacing on. The advantage in having a
linen cover is that it can be taken of
and laundered, when it will be as good
as new again. -. o."
When two pieces Of fabric are con-
nected without the putting they should
be strongly sewed together. and the
stitches covered with: q cord in q color
harmonizing with the material Old
gold is usually a safe choice The cord
also finishes the lower ledge. Three
loops should be formed with the cord
at the top of the coy when sewing on
as a convenience in lifting it. y F.
= There is another very attractive
model. but this is more difficult to,
make. A medium.sized china doll ia
the foundation. She wears an i'm
mense crinoline wire skirt under a
very elaborate gown made sufficiently
long to cover the teapot. The wire
skirt is padded generously both inside
and out. IN 5 4..5{ vi s# ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
CAN ouTRUN WILD HORSES
santo Domingo Indians Are Credited
( With Remarkable Speed and
Powers Of Endurance.

In the old days of the wild and
woolly West" plainsmen and travellers
by overland wagons held to the belief
that long journey could be made
more speedily by man afoot than on
horseback. In the army the impress
sion generally is accepted that infan-
try can outtravel cavalry on long.
marches. But to the Santo Domingo
Indians of New Mexico belongs the
credit of chasing wild horses over the
ranges OF the hills until the animals
are exhausted and submit to capture.
No marathon runners have ever
been recruited from this tribe Of
Pueblo Indians, for the wonderful
powers Of endurance Of the runners OF
the tribe are little known outside the
district Immediately surrounding their
village. ''".',,s' - =.
These runners Of the Santo Domin-
COS come from race Of heet-footed
ancestors Like all tribes Of American
Indians, they have accepted the means
Of travelling best suited to the country
where they live. The Sioux Of the Da-
kotas are horsemen. The Santo Do
mingos have been walkers and run
ners always. Their physiques show
the results Of generations of footmen.
Great chests, almost abnormal in de-
velopment, wedge upward from slen-
der waists, while sinewy calves pro-
claim the strength to hold to hard
trail. - T. ~. q ''.''''< '.'t
Usually their chases of the bands Of
wild horses owned by the tribe are
matters Of necessity. The enormous
stretches Of broken country where
the horses Craze, and the untamed
spirits of animals that may not have
been touched by man in their several
years Of existence in the hills. make
1t necessary to wear the creatures out
and run them down. None but Santo
Domingo Indian probably is able to
do It, J..
A courier OF the Santo Domingo
tribe rode 30 miles at furious speed to
the pueblo of a. neighboring band,
bearing message. His horse was
staggering when the town was reached.
A hasty consultation was called. The
answer was handed to the Santo Do
mingo youth. Nodding, he turned
toward home.
"'Ho! Your horse" a headman
The courier said: 49,
Il leave him. must go fast. The
race would kill my horse"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
BEAUTY IN THE NEW RIBBONS
A. Attractive and Varied as Any That
Have Been Offered for Fem
~ mime Approval.

Ribbons demand your attention, and
after looking at the newest patterns
there will be little doubt that they will
get it. .,ss
There are shown original effects In
tinsel and metallic threads that will
be excellent for girdles and bags that
complete costumes for afternoon and
evening. Flowers that are woven
in rich silks are outlined with
threads In gold or silver, and this Is
an addition that gives a brightness
to the most neutral colors that might
be used. This is a. modified idea of
popular and expensive last year. The
effect without the price is certainly
an offering for which the makers
should be praised.
, jacquard designs are in favor.
These are Powered effects in many
colors. The name, by the way. comes
from the name of the man who in
vented the loom on which these silkS
ars woven. {. n
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
!. Blind Boys Match Pennies,

Two blind newsboys who station
themselves at Thirteenth and Market
streets at midnight to sell the Dull
dog" editions of the various morning
newspapers are furnishing spectacle
that would call forth from Billy Sum
day some choice Sundaygrams. re-
marks the Philadelphia Record. These
two lads. one is white and the other il
colored. when business becomes slack.
engage in a quiet game Of matching
pennies. OF course. they cannot see
the head or tail Of coin, but they
readily tell it by the touch. One Of
them evidently tried to fool the other
one night by using smooth penny,
He had some particular mark on, It by
which he could tell the head, and when
the other lad matched him he chal
lenged his opponent to prove his point.
The boy felt the smooth coin and, to
the surprise of the small group of
spectators, detected the trick Of the
other boy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Boots That Were Trousers.

, As leather is In such demand for
military purposes, it is fortunate that
present-day boots are made on q more
economical plan than those in vogue
at the time of the Peninsular war and
for many years after. Hessians, which
were then the fashion, absorbed what
would now be considered an unneces-
sary amount Of leather. These boots,
according to G. A. Sala, were worn
over tight-1tting pantaloons, the up
peaking front almost touching the
knee, and bearing silk tassel. the
back part sloped to the calf. being full
below, and with a high heel. Such
was the correct form of footgear till
the introduction of trousers.
Mall Gazette.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Bravery Of the Jew,

Jews! Never again will the bravery
of the Jews be questioned. The Eu-
ropean war has found them at the
front on many battlefield. fighting
shoulder to shoulder with their COM
patriots among the various belliger-
ents. Discussing at a meeting OF the
Judeans in New York city the topic,
1.-THE Jew as Citizen in the Country
Of His Domicile," DR.. Henry M. Leip-
ziger declared that from all of the
countries involved in the conflict came
reports that the Jews were rallying
to the support Of the country Of their
adoption, and were conducting them.
selves with heroism. Jews in the Ger
man army have received the Iron
Cross, and in the Russian army have
won distinction. The ability of tho
Jews to remain distinct people and
yet to support loyalty the country OF
their birth Or, adoption is one of tho
marvels of history.-Leslie's. H.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
FOR THE VISITORS ROOM
Plncushion With Cotton. Attached
n May Be Considered Necessary
Part Of Furnishing.

8 A little pincushion with cotton at
Tackled is a necessity in every bed
room; 1t will hang up somewhere
about the dressing table and be al
ways at hand when dressing, for often
buttons come of at the last moment
or tapes have to be stitched in, etc.,
SO that with the necessary cottons to
hand no time is lost hunting for them.
Make little bag Of calico and fill
It with bran, then cover the bag with
any remnant of pretty silk or satin;
secure the pincushion firmly. |
Take about half q yard OF narrow
silk cord; the color of it will depend
upon the shade used for the little
cushion. Fold the cord in two and
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
WHITMAN's SUCCESSOR

Charles A. Perkins, whom Cover
nor Whitman of New York selected as
his successor in the Office Of district at
torney, is considered by thes people Of
the metropolis to be safe, sane and
conservative. on and on he has been
connected with the district attorneys
Office throughout his official life, and
he has prosecuted some notable cases.
First and foremost Mr.. Perkins
gives one the impression of the profess
sional man, the man Of quiet, scholarly
tastes. There is about him nothing
to suggest either the aggressive or
adroit politician. In spite of his up
standing figure and military. vigorous
physique. he gives hint of an aca-
demic bent-which Is not difficult to
account for. His father, Albert G.
Perkins, was one of the most distin-
guished educators Of past genera
ton. -'s a5 49,: %;i Z
I. 1t is not to be imagined, however,
that Mr.. Perkins takes the world about
LII 81 ~ 40 nj h,,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Early Use Of Pilot Balloons.


A note In the Monthly Weather Re-
view calls attention to the fact that
the famous exploring expedition sent
out by the French government under
La Perouse in 1855 carried few small
balloons. some Of paper and some Of
goldbeaters' skin, for use in studying
the winds in the upper atmosphere,
and that the instructions prepared for
the expedition by the Academy of Sci
ences pointed out the special i'm
portance Of using these balloons in
the trade wind region in order to as
certain at what altitude the direction
OF the wind changes in that region.
Thus the recent soundings of the
trade winds carried out under the d.
rection of Professor Hergesell appear
to have been anticipated by more than
a century.-Scientiflc American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Technical Error.

The small girl had lately been in
troduced to grammar, and had ar
rived at that degree of knowledge in
which the critical spirit awakes. Con-
sequently she aroused the echoes the
other day with, "And for bonny An
ME Laurie Td"-a long pause-"lie me
down and die."-Gazette. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
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ROUMANIA'S ENGLISH QUEEN

After a lapse Of twenty-one years
the carefully laid plans of the British
foreign Office are bearing most timely
fruit, and today an English princess,
granddaughter Of Queen Victoria. sits
upon the throne of Roumania along
side the new king, Ferdinand I, whose
broken health and weak will make his
title a more than usually empty sham.
But Queen Marie is every inch
queen. 1t has been said of her that
she combines the qualities of Eliza
beth of England with the faults OF
Catherine of Russia. The truth Is that
she is a very beautiful, high-spirited
and strong.minded woman of nearly
forty.
- She is the daughter of the duke
of Edinburgh, who later became duke
OF Saxe-C oburg-G otha, and her mother
was the radiant Grand Duchess Marie
of Russia, the petted child of the i'll.
fated Car Alexander II. When she was
a mere girl. barely over sixteen. she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
John SHARP WILLIAMS DUEL

Comparatively few seem to know
that John Sharp Williams once fought
a duel. T. H.. .4-s..s,, -
:. It was when John Sharp was over
in Germany attending Heidelberg uni
versity. He and German student
sassed each other and the German
challenged him. John Sharp VIII
liams, being the challenged party.
had the choice of weapons. His oppo-
nent, forgetting all about his being an
American, supposed he would pick So.
bers, Just as any German would; but
there was where John Sharp came
along with neat little joke. He said.
they would fight with United States
army revolvers. .-'D -
The idea Of shooting man with q
revolver two feet long was new to Ger.
man dueling, and the native student
was wreck when the morning ar
rived for them to kill off one another.
John Sharp, on the other hand, ate
heartily of ham and eggs, as the say
INC IA and seemed Derfectly com n0sed
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
zIRELAND'S. new VICER0Y

II Lord Wimborne, who has succeeded
Lord Aberdeen as viceroy of Ireland,
is quite we'll known in the United
States, having visited this country
several times, his latest trip being
for the purpose of bringing over the
polo team that captured the interna-
tional cup last summer. Wimborne is
not especially popular, though he Is
affable, enthusiastic and very ambi-
tious. His first visit to America was
when, as Hon. Ivor Guest, he officiated
as best man at the wedding Of his
cousin, the duke Of Marlborough, to
Consuelo Vanderbilt. Through his
mother he is descended from the first
duke Of Marlborough. On his fathers
side, however, his ancestry is Of
less historic character, and he is de-
seconded from John Guest, self-made
man, who in the middle of the eight
.eenth century founded the great, Dow
ilais iron works, in Glamorganshire.
which still remain in the family, and
constitute the principal source of Lord
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
I'll. Domestic Machine.

Mr.. Meek was laboriously hooking
IN the back Of his wife's evening dress
lust as the clock was striking their
dinner hour and their dinner guests
were ringing the door bell. Mr.. Meek
breathed hard. -. -
Il do wish to some one would invent
a machine to do this kind of work." he
muttered, miserably. Co.,
why. they have!" replied his wife,
brightly. as she applied some. powder
nonchalantly to her nose. They
hare, and you are it!.Youth's Com.
panion, =.s VI. d.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Flower of MANY cojors.

A marvellous flower grows on the
isthmus Of Tehuantepec Its chief Pc
culiarity is the habit Of changing its
color during the day. In the morning
it Is white, when the sun is at its
zenith it is red. and at night it 10
blue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Salt In Various Watera.

+ A ton of water from the Atlantic
ocean, when evaporated. yields 81
pounds of salt; ton Of Pacific water,
70 pounds; a ton of Arctic or Ant
arctic water, Sc pounds; ton of wa
ter from the Dead sea. 1877 pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17

Women are tolerant Of their own
men, but merciless in their judgment
of others. Men condone in other wom-
en- much that they would not tolerate
In their own. E,satS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Rr'er williams

Charity hez been kivverin' n multi
tude O. sinners dis long time" said
Br'er Williams, IAN dis raggedy ole
coat O. mine makes me think it's bout
time for charity ter git round ter dc
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
speed In the War Game.

The warservice record has been set
up by a Lancashire man, who left Eng
land for the front on Thursday, was
wounded on the firing line on the fol-
lowing Monday, and was back in Eng
land in hospital on the succeeding
Thursday-the eighth day after he left
England. T. --.-.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
pacla Sails From Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 13.-Off on voy-
age that may prove her. last and one
that may involve the United States in
serious international complications,
the American steamer Dacia sailed
from this port Thursday morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Geological Survey. ,

Areas comprising 69,05S square
miles were covered last year by geo.
logic surveys of various degrees of re,
finement, ranging from detailed sur,
veys to broad reconnaissance work
Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Di
rector, United States Geological Sur
yev
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17

considerably mill
lion dollars :
this with his polo and married to
brothers.
Phpps Of
wife Flora
John Bgelow Of New York
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17


his outstanding
quiet all the
indictments New
county maldn for keeping
and he allows little time Tor recrea
sail
his weakness
for taking for an stereopicon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
Novel Use for Auto.

A Cleveland woodworker has mount
ed a work bench on wheels and lows
1t behind his automobile, using the
power Of the auto to drive band saw
and other tools. ilg M
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-02-17
British Ship Is Attacked.

London, Feb. 13.-British steamer
Laertes was attacked by the German
submarine U-2. A torpedo was
launched by the submarine. The Laer-
tes hoisted the Dutch flag to protect
neutral passengers and escaped.