davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

IN SPITE Of the cold winds and icy
streets, there is a tendency that
: gives evidence of the fact that
a new season is upon us, but as a
matter Of course, none of these
costumes should be considered by
the stay-at-homes for great many
weeks to come. Their real purpose
is only to indicate what we may
expect, for assuredly there is some
thing incongruous in straw hat on a
cold day, yet now and again impa-
tient buyers seem unable to wait, and
the fact that straws are exploited all
too often seems to mean that straws
are worn, with the result that some
of our mid-winter costumes are rather
more remarkable than attractive.
We are restless, we women, we are
ever seeking the new, and it is a
thousand pities that we do not make
up our minds to enjoy the present
without always reaching out for the
future. Just now there is little
uncertainty as to what is to be the
accepted style for the Spring. The
designers are discussing and con-
sidering and are working hard, and
We are promised fair number of
Paris openings. There is unquestion-
ably a marked tendency toward a
return Of the 1850 period with its
pinched-in waists and full skirts, but
tendencies only can be reported at
this time, and just what will really be
accepted is still problem. While un-
questionably the fuller skirts have
come, and whenever all the designers
give evidence of one dominant idea.
we may be assured that that idea will
predominant to certain extent at
least, just how far we will surrender
the comfort Of straight lines, is little
uncertain. To be sure, the full skirts
that are gathered give a suggestion
Of the small waist whether it really
exists or not, and there is certain
picturesque charm about summer
goods made in the simple styles that
SO far have been chosen. Muslin and
ruff1es, broche effects and simplicity
Of cut and design, by force of nature
60 hand in hand. All the output OF
cotton stuffs gives evidence of pre-
ponderance Of brocaded and broche
effects. and nothing could be prettier
Vi IllOiC GIdlIl lIIdIl lllS OiSdildlCo
and voiles that already are being ex-
plotted, and while to certain extent,
this tendency may be looked-for, it
is not improbable that we shall have
still another surprise before Spring
really is determined. Paris has not
been sleeping, it has been working
hard if under great strain, and just
what Paris will show will not be known
for several weeks to come.
What we are now offered. is correct
and charming for the South, and the
models that are exploited for the
dainty cotton stuffs can of course be
reproduced in crepe de chine and in
other fabrics to be suited to the
colder North, but we must wait
little before Spring can fairly be said
ne established
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

of the silk could be changed and crepe
de chine could be used in place Of the
charmeuse, and also if lace founcing
is not liked and something more sim
pie is needed, net can be substituted
or chiffon, or indeed any other ma
terial; or, crepe de chine could be
used for the over-portion of the
blouse and the draped tunic over the
satin. II the demand is for a COM
mencement frock, all white could be
used, or a very charming dress
could be made by the use of the new
cotton crepe, or still more dainty
one by using sheer cotton marquisette
over a silk foundation.
For the IS year size the blouse will
require rs yds. of material 81 III:
wide, l. Is yds. 36 or a. in. wide, and
IA yds. of lace 9 in. wide for the over
portion. 80 yd. Is in. wide for the
yoke and rs yds. for the chemisette
and under sleeves if high neck is used.
For the skirt and girdle will be re-
CURED ; yds of material II or SO in.
wide, Eli yds. AZ, and for the tunic, ?
yds of flouncing 20 in. wide, with "a
yd. IS in. wide for the insets.
T UNDOUBTEDLY many of the
handsomest evening garments
of the season are made largely
Of lace. This one shows .houncing
combined with charmeuse satin. 1t
is eminently graceful, eminently at
tractive and withal eminently simple.
The skirt is just plain one in two
piece style with the flouncing draped
over it to form a tunic and with a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04
s427-Sizes, "a to AZ bust.
STATISTICS, "a to 81 waist.

fashion. The woman who is on II,
outlook for the handsome and prac-
teal gown. with which to begin til,
early spring will find it difficult t.
think Of anything better than thus
model Since the underskirt can b.
made of lining material and over.
faced with the satin, only a small
quantity OF material will be needed
Often it will happen that the gov,
which is to be remodelled supple;
material for the tunic and blouse
with skirt in contrast an entirely fresl
costume can be fashioned. Asa matter
of course, the materials may be any
thing that contrast we'll, one with
the other. Plain wool over plaid
or striped wool is handsome and
there are great many striped serge,
that are not snowy but are singularly
beautiful in color, one of these with
a blouse Of satin would make an cx-
ceedingly handsome gown and very
serviceable one as we'll. For the chemi-
settle, white is to be preferred to color.
but it may also be made of faille or ct
satin or of organdie or OF pique.
THE third figure shows gown OF
plaid serge with trimming OF
= velvet and vest and collar OF
washable satin. The satin is little
simpler in effect than the usual sort,
and consequently better adapted to
the serge. The model is new and
much liked, the flaring tunic is exceed
ingly smart and the raglan sleeves are
found on the newest models, while the
vest effect makes really important
feature Of prevailing fashions. For
mid-winter, the materials are among
the best that could be chosen, but if
plain color is wanted, broadcloth
would make up charmingly in. this
same way, or gabardine or poplin. or
the tunic and the blouse could be made
of broche material, with the skirt OF
plain one Women who are thinking
of the South and of the needs TOR
warmer weather will like the model
made from one of the silk crepes, with
trimming of charmeuse satin, for
crepes are exceedingly fashionable and
the new ones are light in weight. The
simple skirt is in two pieces, the tunic
in three and is gathered at the upper
edge. The blouse tells its own story.
The three portions Of the gown are.
joined by means Of a belt and closed
at the center front.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04
HINTS for the HOME NEEDLE WOMEN
How to Embroider Night Gown.

worked in solid embroidery, as eyelets
or in combination of solid embroidery
with eyelets, the stems are to be out
lined, and the round centers of the
flowers worked in solid work or as
eyelets.
To pad the scallops rapidly and
effectively, work chain stitch between
the lines, heavier at the centers,
lighter at the points; or, cut skeir
of thread, apply two or more strands
over the center of the stamped pat.
tern, keeping within the lines; tack
here and there in COUGHING style, gath.
ering the threads closely together al
each point Of the scallops. Button
hole closely over the foundation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

plicity that marks the costumes OF
that period. In the picture, the
overdress is made of beaded net,
and is worn over plain slip, but
this is a garment that can be used
for variety Of materials. 1t would
be exceedingly handsome made Of
velvet with embroidered bands or
bands Of fur, and it would be very
beautiful made of faille silk, and it
would also be handsome made OF
charmeuse satin; in fact it is equally
appropriate for heavy materials and
for the thinner ones, and plain net
over a slip OF charmeuse satin is Won
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

TT would be hard to find a prettier
frock than this one for young
girls and for the small women,
for it is exceedingly becoming to
women of youthful figures as well as
to the girls themselves. 1t is simple
it is easy to make and it is charming
In the illustration, pale pink char
meuse satin is used in combination
with white lace founcing and rosebud
banding. There is plain two-piece
skirt with insets of houncing at the
seams and there is straight hounce
or tunic over it that is draped at the
left side. The bodice is in Japanese
style, but fitted under the arms in
conformity with the latest style and
the pretty little bib portion made Of
lace is charming while the wide
draped girdle is important this sea-
son, As a matter of course the color
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

II IERE is garment modelled
M after the middle ages that
really shows that period at
It's best. 1t is graceful, it takes be-
eoming lines, yet is cut with sim
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

derfully beautiful. The neck edge
can be round or V-shaped, so that
becoming line always can be found
and the lower edge can be made
straight or pointed. Beneath such
tunic should be worn narrow skirt.
For the medium size will be needed
for the tunic S yds. of material Fl in.
wide, 31s yds. IS, rs yds. d., with AZ
yds. banding So in. wide, or ~ yds
in. wide.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

Bishop style, and at the lower edge
OF the bodice are placed two narrow
frllls, SO arranged as to give the effect
of big scallops, and also to give a
suggestion Of the bolero idea, while
in reality the blouse is absolutely
simple and plain. As matter OF
course, wide girdle accompanies this
frock and disappears under the frills.
THERE is no combination more
fashionable or which gives a
smarter effect than black and
white. Here is gown which is made
of charmeuse satin over striped silk
and which is exceedingly interesting
for many reasons. The faring tunic
that is arranged over the skirt to the
depth Of yoke is very much liked.
The blouse is made with raglan sleeves
and the contrast Of the materials is
singularly effective. Altogether the
gown is one of unusual snartness, yet
it is perfectly simple The blouse
and the skirt are joined one to the
other and closed at the front, and
here buttons covered with the material
are used for the purpose. There are
great many ways in which the de-
sign can be varied. Plain French serge
or gabardine could be used with
striped or with plaid, or broadcloth
could be combined with velvet or
with charmeuse satin if plain color
is liked throughout, or plain material
used in place of the black and with
some color substituted for the stripe
would be pretty. 1t is a season OF
combinations and fabrics are woven
with that fact in view, so it is an easy
matter to find two that will harmonic.
Among the pretty materials for indoor
are the new crepes, and one Of these
would be charming used in place
Of the plain black material with char
meuse satin substituted for the striped
silk, and if the dark color is not
becoming, little chemisette could be
made of white for white is generally
becoming and is correct with every
combination.
\ 1OTHING makes prettier COM
IN bination than plaid wool with
charmeuse satin and this gown
is most attractive. The tunic flares
generously and gracefully and the
skirt beneath is just narrow enough
to make a good effect. The blouse
is finished over the skirt in true basque
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

but not straight, being slightly gored
to give modified circular effect, and
it is trimmed with two gathered ruff
fles on the lower edge and with group
of three at knee depth, and its simple
little bodice is made with round neck
and long sleeves. the neck being fin
ished with a turned-down frill. The
sleeves are gathered and finished with
ruffles that fall over the hands in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-04

line and there is fascinating little
short-waisted bodice with straight
lower edge that also is Of the bordered
fabric, over a guimpe Of fine net, and
this guimpe is made with round neck
and short sleeves. One Of the quaint
est, prettiest afternoon frocks that
has been exploited is made of white
cotton wolfe made with tiny open
work strips. The skirt is very full.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary.

Sunday, DR.. and Mrs. Thomas
Proctor celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. Their beautiful
home was opened and the family
connection spent. the afternoon to-
gether. Delicious refreshments were
served and a delightful social hour
spent. The bride and groom were
very happy and all united in wish
ing they might pass many more
anniversaries as delightfully."- as this
has been.
Mrs. R. X. holland represents the
Ladies Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church in the Con-
vention held in St. Louis this week.
After the close of the convention
she will spend few days with her
sister. Mrs, Louis Moore, in Kirk
wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
St. GATHERINGS Guild Dance.

"A social event that has been in
anticipation for some time. was the
beautiful Easter dance given Mon
day night by St. GATHERINGS Guild.
More than a week ago little cards
were sent out to friends on which
was written a quaint little ve.se
saying that rain or shine they were
invited to come and make merry.
and even old Mother Nature did her
best to make it a perfect night
Tennyson has said that "A thing of
beauty is a joy forever" and all who
were there agree with the poet. Just
the beauty of the scene made you
glad. Huge baskets of flowers and
cherry blossoms on great branches
made it indeed a fairies bower. On
the north side of the hall was
beautiful booth from which was
served delicious punch, while across
the south side was a pink and white
booth whose home made candy
made you awfully sweet. Some of
the boys commended they could not
tell which was the sweetest. the
candy or the girls. The music was
wonderful, the floor splendid, the
girls beautiful. now who could ask
for more? The ladies deserve lots of
praise and l am sure are getting it
for l was there and saw the beauty
of it all. One perfect night in the
history of Monroe. ***
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Senior League Program, Sunday
Evening, $50, ,,
Piano Solo-Dorothy Patterson.
Song - Holy is the Lord.
Silent Prayer.
Song-SelecIed MIR. Foley.
Scripture Lesson.
Recitation The Last Hymn-Miss
Laona Sherman.
Duet He Careth for Thee-Misses
Larson and Landers.
Prayer-Marvin Medcalf.
Story of the First Song Mr.. Foley
"Reminiscences Rouse.
Questions and Answers.
Story of Song-Just as | Am--Rev.
C. l. Hoy.
Song Quartette
Brief Story of Alexander. One of
the Greatest Singers.-Miss Sallye
Wales.
Recitation Old Village Choir-Miss
Maude Scott.
Closing Song-The Church in the
WILDWOOD,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
Plants For Sale.

Cabbage and tomato plants for
sale, best varieties, SO cents per
hundred. Strawberry plants. ever
bearing, best 2 cents each. All good
varieties of spring bearers, 40 cents
per hundred. Plum Farmer Black
Cap Raspberry, rs cents dozen. $3.50
per hundred. Have st. Regis ever
bearing raspberry, but cannot
recommend it here. G. w. Harrison
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. Kate McNelis and daughter,
Mrs. John Campbell were called to
Kansas City last week by the death
of the formers son-in-law, A. W.
Bales. Mrs. Campbell returned home
Sunday. Mrs. McNelis will remain
with her daughter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
Eggs For Sale.

Guaranteed fertile eggs for sale.
Barred Rock stock from eggs bought
of Thompson in New York, $500 for
Is. 80 for $500. All infertile eggs
replaced free. If. G. w. Harrison.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jacob. Mr..
and Mrs, Chas. jacob and Miss
Bernia Jacob came over from Pal
myra Sunday in their car and Wis
tied at the home Of Mr.! and Mrs.
Lee Pierceall. $50
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. G. Paine visited the latte
part of last week with Mrs. Stout a
Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
Notice of Final Settlement.

All creditors and others interested
in the estate of Andrew j. Scurlock,
deceased, are notified that the under
signed, administrator of said estate,
intends to make a final settlement
of said estate, at the next term of
the Probate Court of Monroe County,
Missouri. to be holden at Paris. in
said County. on the 10th. day of
May 1915.
Patrick X. Scurlock, Administrator
Meriwether & Meriwether Attorneys
for Estate, IA
For Sale
Some good property, See Lewis
Lumberg. If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs Marion Abbott, who has been
visiting her parents, Ira Stephens
and wife. and other relatives, has
returned to St. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Pure boiled lime and sulphur for
spraying. full strength, 80 cents per
gallon, 5 gallons for 81. Larger
amounts cheaper, Three to four
gallon to SO gallon water for regular
spraying. If. G. W. Harrison.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Miss Ethel McNutt came in from
Fulton, Thursday to spend the Easter
holidays with her sister. Miss Nc
mutt. The ladies spent Friday in
Quincy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Miss Agatha Wallace who has
been attending st, Marys Academy.
at Quincy, spent the Easter holidays
with the home folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Eugene Brown and wife of Han
nibal were guests of his parents, j.
j. Brown and wife. Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. L, G. Hendren. who was call
ed here Wednesday by the illness
of her brother, George D. Noel. re-
turned to Hannibal Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Licecil is guaranteed to kill chick
en- lice without work. For sale by
Reed X. holland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. E. L. Padgette and Misses
Clarissa and Jessie Duer of Hume
well, were shopping in this city
Monday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. B. H. Stevenson and children
of Palmyra, have been guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Renshaw
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

For Fire, Lightning, Tornado and
Plate Glass Insurance. see A. S
Jayne
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wade
March Is. Union, Miss. a son. He
will be called Minter Edwin. Mrs.
Wade was formerly Miss Marian
Boulware rs
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

WANTED:-House cleaning and
housework by an experienced party.
Inquire at this Office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. j, w. Roberts of Hunnewell
was here shopping Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. M. E. Jacobs of Hunnewell,
was shopping in this city Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. r. E. Leake of Hunnewell,
visited her parents, D. S. Sharp and
wife the last of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. Allen Umstattd and son, of
St. Louis, arrived Monday to visit
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
For Sale.

Four coming three year old
mules and one four year old mule,
If Ed Longmire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Miss Rebecca Durbin went to
Hunnewell the last of the week to
see her sister. Mrs. James Leake
who has been suffering with
erysipelas,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Protea No. 2 or the last part of
five reels will be presented by the
P. E. o. at Gem. Thursday April, is
Matinee and Mite.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Protea No. 1 or first part of five
reels. will be presented by the Cen
fury .Club. Thursday Matinee and
Mite, April 9th. Gem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Miss Ella Gentry returned Friday
night from a six months visit in
Gainesville. Ga.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Eye Day" at Bebb's Jewelry
Store, Monday, April IL.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sorrell and baby
and Miss Fern Crawford spent Sun.
day with relatives near HunneweA.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Eyes tested and glasses fitted
-Rebb's Jewelry Store Monday
April IL.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

See Hanly & Green's line of Hats
before you buy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. J, L. Gillaspy and daughter.
Of Hannibal. arrived Monday to visit
the formers sister. Mrs. Rathburn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

D. H. Stevens and wife and Miss
Gertrude Randol spent Friday eve
ming with friends in Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

The Woolwear line of boys Suits
at Hanley & Green's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. Hume and daughter, Mrs,
Chas Sullivan were Quincy visitors
yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Miss Ora Painter of Kansas City
has been visiting Mrs. c. W. Kennett
She left Tuesday for a visit in Shell
hlna.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

D. r. Davenport makes Farm
Loans on best terms If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Have your eyes tested before
it is too late at Bebb's Jewelry
Store Monday, April ~.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
Science Wins Again

Science displaces the candle with
the incaud1scent lamp, the ox-cart
with steam and electricity, made
two ears of corn grow where one
grew before Now science has
scored great victory for poultry
raisers 1t has produced
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Lonley Watts and wife of Brook
field visited relatives here the last
of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Special. have a few ST so, SIPS
and S.OO buggy whip which | am
closing out for SO cts. each at Reed
X. hollands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Fresh choice meal at Vaughn &
Utterback's. If.
Mems Suits from $12 to $25 at
Hanly & Green's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Vaughn & Utterback have plenty
fresh ground meal. IT,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

r. E. Dent of near Kendall, was
in this city Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08
LICECIL

The only insect exterminator that
destroys all Lice and Mites with
out painting, spraying or dustirg
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-08

Mrs. George Howe has returned
from lola, Kans, where she was
called by the illness of her mother.
Rev, Thompson Penn and wife
returned Tuesday from a months
visit with their daughter in Lexing-
ton.