The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-05
Ten Million Dollars
For Volunteers

NOT merely holding on to inferior po-
sitions that call for only a certain
amount of mechanical labor, Just as
he likes his machinery to be kept IN
good condition. and in the same way
his stenographer should no more De
a iarring note in his office than the
desk at which she works.
so looking at il from any point OIL
view. it must be conceded that the
stvle of alb usiness womans dress
has an influence on her position ana
most emphatically so if she hopes
ever TO reach the point where she
will be introduced to the public as
, business associate.
employer that no one is too poor
10 be polite and | will change 1t TO
no one is too poor to be well
dressed
"In speaking of selection of clothes
reaize | am subject to criticism
whatever standard is chosen, but
rather than that one girl here be able
10 say that she cannot afford what l
suggest | am going TO speak as
+ though every penny had to be care
fully conserved. but he same princl-
/ pies are adaptable to a dress allow
ance OF $400 per year, covering spec
/ ial tailored clothes and other things
! in keeping; therefore each and ev-
! cry one can adjust the ideas to her
own income.
/ Cheap ornaments never are attrac-
tive to those whose opinions are
really worth while.
In buying hat, select something
/ that will not fade or turn yellow and
7 that will not be ruined if you get
caught in a little rain. Cheap flow
! ers and cheap feathers soon become
faded and straggly.
Do not attempt veil until money
in more plentiful. evils are not es-
sentia and the money can be ex
pened to much better advantage.
Omit Ear Rings
Z, Omit ear rings, and let the neck
ornament be simple band Of velvet,
sender, gold chain. or inconspicuous
7 beads. The bracelet watch seems to
be both popular and convenient,
while the pins and rings of most
! business girls need no criticism
loves, however, are frequently worn
so soiled as to be repulsive Shoes,
also, are likely to be untidy, and this
is particularly noticeable when of a
/ conspicuous stye. II is questionable
taste to wear loud" shoes at any
time, but when the shoe allowance
must be carefully considered. 1t is
certainly more practical to buy some
jhing that can he kept neat just as
! long as the material will wear. II
you can wear a reasonably high heel
and narrow toe. be thankful but if
such last doesn't fit your foot, don't
attempt it, Your fool will not look
well, and you cannot walk gracefully.
You can't work well or feel well with
your feet in torment Comfortable
shoes are essential TO good looks.
good health, and business efficiency.
Choose material for your dresses as
YOU can afford. clean. plain white
well fitting waist or dress is always
attractive however cheap and coarse
the material Cheap lace and coarse
embroidery look common. Neat
skirts of wool serge. poplin. and sim.
liar material. well brushed sponged
and pressed look well even after they
are shiny and threadbare. The cot.
ton serges, etc. crease so easily they
are not practical; so wear the old
dress little longer or economize in
some way rather than to buy them.
In selecting both skirts and coats.
get an unobstrusive style and colors
that will endure under sunshine and