The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.-Can you re-
member SO far back as the first peek
a-boo. those waists with spots of open
work that showed ones chemise thru.
bovv very naughty they were thought
nv all good folk and true. How tunes
have changed since those old days tor
waists that now are chic are worn SO
very thin and frail one doesn't neeo
to peek. ~;..
thew caused much conservation, yet
now A cry for shorter ones is sounded
by the nation. ~, -.
When evening gowns with JUST a
belt. and shoulder straps were bodlced,
the godIy folk all loosed a yelp, ana
vowed thew were immodest. But now
a board in Washington, commercial
economic. says womenfolk are over
dressed. Displays more anatornlc are
due to be the outcome 'mongst all pa
triotic ladies tho clergymen may ran
at them and swear they're booked for
Hades.
Conserving sugar, meat and wheat
is very necessary, but we must cut out
clothes as well it is essential very.
For soldier toys the wool must go SO
females must eschew it. and woolless
silk and cotton wear. They've simply
got to do it. For suits that must con-
tain some wool the board has made
decree, no belts or pockets must APP
pear, the skirts must shorter be. Since
Skirts are now up to the knees just
where this sudden rise will draw the
line of modesty we do not dare sur
mise. but ankles soon no treat will be
nor calves cause much surprise.
Time was when maids and matrons
came to opera or ball in decollete
cut quite away to substance very
small. And turned their bare backs
on the gaping hoi poiloi the things
behind their bare backs said were
barely nice at all. But now when
ladies thus appear revealing all their
charms they are received with BEAM
The less they wear the more they ire
a patriotic hit because you see with
them to show bits to do their bit.
Save 25 Per Cent, Men 40.
A saving of material just % per
cent is what will be demanded now
by board and government But this
is just on woman's clothes in view of
status quo they really couldn't think
of asking more than that you know.
Unless like Eve or Leda they would
want US all to go.
The fabric saved on mannish toys
is quite a good deal bigger a 40 per
cent saving is The last official figger.
Just where they'll save or how they'll
save 1 really cannot say. but cutaway
coats I suppose will be all cut away.
A yard of chiffon will make a nifty
business suit and B. V. DIS for eve-'
ming wear be something rather cute.
Long trousers will be taboo and go
in strong for breyity and much that
then will be on view will be excuse
for levity. With belts and pockets
also scratched wen soon see naught
amiss when fancy beaded bags of silk
depend from mannish wrist With
sleeveless coats like sleeveless vests
no doubt they save lot altho
they'd be more comfortable if worn
when days are hot.
A simple little coat of tan or else a
coat of paint would save an awful lot
of wool and fit without restraint The
man who'd give his very shirt to help
someone distressed we've heard an
awful lot about and now will put to
test. They say that clothes do make
the man but dressy quite was Nero,
'twere better that we shed a few and
clothelesS make a hero.
So be We man or be We maid cen
tho you clothes adore we pray you
shed your garments now and help to
win the war.