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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
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swell, she can't go on this way much
longer"
Mrs. Flint gave her opinion with an
air of finality that was entirely con.
vtncing to Mrs. Baker on the other side
OF the fence. In fact, Esther Marvin
had for some time furnished topic of
conversation to the inhabitants of the
small New England town.
Time was when 1t was considered
quite the fashionable thing to send
ones daughter to Miss Marvin's School
for Young Ladies; but that was some
nine years ago when Miss Marvin's
social position as the daughter of the
lately deceased Judge not only gave
her influence in her own circle, but
served as sort of lure to those trifle
lower in the social scale. When the
Judge died, leaving his wife and daugh.
ter nothing after his debts were paid,
but the fine old house on the hill, Els.
Their decided that the best thing she
could do was to convert the big billiard
room into school room, and try to
make living for her mother and her.
self by utilizing her college education
as teacher. The change in their for.
tunes told heavily on the frail little
mother, who two years later drifted on
to q less material world leaving her
daughter to face the problem alone.
The school prospered, but aside from
her loneliness, Esther had another
problem to face. She was staunch,
COURAGEOUS soul, and she did not waver.
Before her fathers death Esther had
become engaged to Howard March.
The alliance had been approved of by
the Judge for March was his old
friends nephew, and he believed he
saw in the young man energy and
strength of character sufficient for him
to make an honorable career. Esther
loved him as only such deep, true
nature can. They were to be married
in about four months. when March told
her of an expedition he had been asked
to join to take up land for tea-gr0wing
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
Travel to Sea to spawn.

Eels spawn in sea, according to all
old authorities, but moderns have been
inclined to doubt it, because no one
mad seen them on their travels. Scien-
lists have been on the watch in Geor-
gia, and sent the following dispatch
recently: Millions of cells recently
passed through Flint river on their an
nual pilgrimage to the Mexican gulf,
where they will spawn during the win
ter. They travel entirely at night"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
ShuckSl

A pedestrian on the Circle saw q
glittering object on the sidewalk and
stopped to pick 1t up.
"Shucks he exclaimed as he ex-
amined the piece Of jewelry he had
found; ut isn't worth dollar"
swell, what did you expect to find3''
asked passerby.
ooh, I was just commenting on
my. luck. I've found hundreds of
things in the course Of time, but moth.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
u Lou

One Of the prominent merchants Of
this place has a two-year-old grandson
VINO is quite popular with everyone
VINO knows him, and among his nd.
mirers Is a minister of the locality.
Recently the minister met tho it'll.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
Took the oppo.ite cour.e.

Took the Opposite Course.
Have you tried to uplift the
drama?"
YES" replied the manager. "But
wniie was experimenting in the high
ef realms of thought the public rushed
sway to the nearest underworld
asama."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08
Exercise,

you manage to do your share of
dancing in spite Of your fondness for
riding"
"Yes." replied Mr.. Chuggins. 1T
keeps my ankles limbered up for the
oedal work on the motor car"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-03-08

a try for it, If they kill me. 1 heard
you shy, I want your"
1T was my wireless" she said.
f"They thought me mad butt knew
Il was true"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

who order the family menus, but also
those who are to partake thereof.
There should be no complaint It
Injuries are dispensed with There
should be cheerful acceptance of any
self denial that may be imposed. No
matter what we do, no matter what
we give up, SO long as we stop short
of actual want, we will never measure
up with the sons and the brothers and
the husbands who have donned the
uniform and who are needing the care
that our self-denial will allow.
Every woman who is interested,
whether she has signed the pledge or
has not, will like to wear this uniform.
1t means a dignity, it signifies pur-
pose, and it seems somehow to keep
the idea before us and to serve as
an inspiration. 1t is very attractive
costume and at the same time it is an
essentially practical costumes 1t is SO
easy to make that it can be put to-
gether in a very few hours, and it can
be worn either as a dress or IS an
apron, consequently, housewives can
use 1t for a double purpose. It will
serve for the busy hours of canning
and preserving and Of the planning Of
the family menus, and it also will serve
to slip on over the pretty dress and to
protect it during the last few moments
before the meal, when we like to give
the finishing touches and to serve the
dishes in our own way, yet must be
ready to take place at table and do
honor to the family in becoming,
tastful garments.
The pattern allows all the seams.
All the work of planning has been done
by the designers. There is nothing
left for you but to cut it out and to sew
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

modate the narrower width. The col
lar, cuffs and both brim of the cap and
its lining you will lay on pique. For
lining the collar, cuffs and for the crown
of the cap, you will use simple white
lawn, and the Innings for the collar and
the cuffs will be cut exactly like the
outside.
Ascertain the desired length by
measuring at the center back, from
the neck edge, and compare with the
pattern. If you find that the latter
allows sufficient length for hem one
and one-half to two inches in width,
cut on the outside edge as directed on
the envelope; if the wearer is excep-
tionally tall and no hem is allowed,
cut beyond the pattern one and one
half or two inches. as you like.
Pin the different pieces of the
pattern firmly into place, then mark
the line Of small circles near each edge
carefully for that line of circles indi-
Gates the basting and the sewing line,
and that basting and sewing line is all
important in any garment. 1t means
perfect outline and it means smart
ness. Mark all the other indications
in similar way including the notches.
Notches never should be cut, for cutting
them Injuries the seam edge. On
gingham or such material you can
mark the basting line with a tracing
wheel and you can always mark the
notches and the other indications with
crayon. Cut around the outside edges
of the tissue, then carry the markings
through to the under side, and to do
this, first pin through and mark before
removing the pattern from the ma
terial. Fold the pattern and lay it
aside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

Officials high in the estimation Of
the public have asserted that the war
will be won or lost in the homes of
America; that the housewives, the
women who control the food service,
are the most vital of all forces that
are being called into requisition; that
to them we must look to insure the
victory for which our young men have
been ready to give so much, to sacri-
fee so much. Truly, it is a great re-
sponsibility. We must keep out
armies fed if they are to be equal to
their work. We must help to feed our
allies if they are to be able to continue
to sustain the strain which they have
borne with such courage for the past
three years while we have been living
in ease and in luxury. It is we'll we
should be banded together, and the
honorable Mr.. Hoover has recognized
that fact.
In the illustration is shown, the
Official Conservation Uniform that is
made Of plain blue chambray or other
washable material with collar, cuffs
and cap of white pique. The cuffs are
attached with snap fasteners to be
easily removed. To wear that uniform
is to wear badge Of honor. House.
keeping has taken on a new dignity.
Conservation means 80 much that
we can hardly apply to it too strong
or too big word. We must learn what
must be saved and what must be eaten.
We must understand how to keep our
families well and strong and vigorous
and at the same time to so far curtail
the usual supply Of the foods that
are needed for hipment, that we shall
do our part toward supplying those
fighting men, those suffering women ;
ODD children
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

The gown with the tunic at the sides
. is bit more elaborate and dressy in
effect and it seems we'll adapted to The
satin in combination with velvet o. to
crepe de chine in combination with
charmeuse or with velvet. In the
picture, indeed, it is made of one Of the
new crepe-finished silks that Is a little
heavier than crepe de chine and the
under-skirt and sleeves are Of
charmeuse while the trimming poe-
tons are made from one Of the new
silks that SHOW Oriental coloeing, the
gown itself being in a quiet taupe
shade that is greatly enhanced by the
bright effect Of the brilliant silk trim
ming. There is very great preference
for using quiet shades with bright
touches, and you can make this gown
successfully in the new shade Of grape
that is exceedingly handsome and Of
flne French serge throughout with the
collar and trimming portions only in
contrast, using either such silk 40 che
one shown here or plain silk with
bit Of bright embroidery worked
thereon. If it were treated in that
way it would be a serviceable. useful
gown adapted to many needs.
Made as it is here Of the crepe and
satin. it is dressy enough for any
afternoon occasion. Some women
will like to have the sleeves match the
over-bodice and only the skirt in a
contrasting material. and that makes
still another variation. But the
guimpe effect is liked and in this case
there Is separate under-bodice to-
which>the sleeves are attached
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23
Diagram shouting hosv the pa,ions parts
Of the pattern are to be PIT together.

For the uniform, you will have cut
the sleeves off on the first lines OF
circles from the lower edge. Close the
seams, bringing the notches exactly
together, gather the outer edges be-
tween the notches. Use the double
seams already described, then haste
in the arm-holes with the single circles
at the shoulder seams and the notches
exactly meeting, but take the seam on
the wrong side and haste on the cir
cles, holding the sleeves easy over the
shoulders. They are cut little larger
than the arm-holes in order to provide
the fullness that is necessary for COM
fort. If you cannot hold that fullness
evenly, gather the curved edges and
draw up to the size of the arm-hole.
Stitch on the circles and stitch again
close to the edge Of the seam, then
trim off neatly and whip closely. II
you like the fiat finish, turn the seams
up under the apron, slash occasionally
to provide spring, haste and stitch
fiat on the right side one-quarter Of an
inch within each seam.
Lay the collar over the lining. right
sides together then haste or pin into
place and stitch on the circles. or, II
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

The Government ia doing its part.
1t is putting out pamphlets that are
instructive and helpful. 1t is teaching
how to cook and what to cook. 1t is
giving us reasons for all that we are
asked to do. It seems small thing
for each head Of the household to
bend her energy toward Just that con-
servation which is essential, if we are
to maintain the health and the vigor
OF those at home as we'll as of the
army during the time of struggle. We,
who are sheltered and protected, who
are not in contact with conditions, do
not all realize the importance Of this
conservation. It is we'll that every
effort should be made to impress it
upon the minds, not alone Of those
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

z
Chiffon velvet Is a favorite msterial
for handsome afternoon gowns and
would be really ideal for this model.
You could make the over-bodice and
the trimming Of the velvet and the
under-skirt and sleeves of satin in
matching color, with collar Of white
to give relief, and use the satin with
Just little embroidery of beads or Of
silk. as you prefer, for the trimming
portions on the bodice and she sleeves,
to get a very smart result and q very
satisfactory one. The embroidery In
vogue is 80 simple that it comes easily
within any woman's reach and for the
silk threads and the wool threads big
effective stitches are used. Beads can
be made to follow any outline and
some wonderful color ELECTS are OBJ
tained- by their-use.
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up the seams. First, smooth the pat
tern out neatly and compare the
pieces with the diagram shown on the
envelope to be sure you understand
which is which. Then lay it out on
the material chosen. Chambries and
ginghams are usually about thirty-one
inches in width. The material indi-
Gated on the envelope is thirty-six
plan will hold for the thirty-one, ipch
width. The only difference will be
found IN some little adjustment Of
the sleeves, pocket and belt to accom-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

Turn the seam allowance on the
pockets under and turn again on the
second circles and stitch for hens.
Turn the seam allowance on the re-
naming edges under and arrange
over the fronts with the upper edges
at the circles as indicated by the num-
bers in the diagram. If you have laid
the pattern on the material as shown
in the diagram the front edges will
show selvages, therefore, no inturn is
necessary. Turn under on the circles
indicating the hens.
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front with Q little wosseed thread %
give variety and attach . Collar Of
white pique or Of white GeorEetts
crepe with snsp fastener, for Z dainty
neck finish. For such gown you could
use Z fur banding on the tunlc az you
could use band Of velvet Of Of satin.
or you could trim with rows Of braid
Or you could apply eoutache over .
stamped design OF, II you like the
effect; you could use heavy worsted
and couch over stamped pattern and
repeat the idea on the vestee. All
these trimmings are in fashion and
they all come easily within the reach
Of any woman for they require only
simnle sewing for their achievement.
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Join the shoulder and under-arm
edges with double seams, that is, take
up very narrow seam on the right
side, trim it, off closely, turn over
to the wrong side and stitch second
time on the circles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23
Tunic Dresses and Long Coats Make Important

There are no two more important
+. features to be found in the Autumn
fashions than the tunic dress and the
long, useful coat. TUNES take num-
berless forms, but the two that are
shown here are eminently smart. In
the one case, there is an all round
tunic that is cut in one with the body
portion, and belted, worn over a mar
rover skirt. In the other case, there
is a tunic at the sides only with panel
effect at the front and back. You
could think of these dresses made from
a great many different materials, for
the designs could be utilized for serge
and for gabardine and for broadcloth
as we'll as for silk and for satin, and
whatever material is used they will
always be handsome, they will always
take becoming and attractive lines.
The coat shows very new features in
the raglan sleeves and the collar that
can be buttoned up about the throat or
rolled open. 1t is one of the best pos
sible models for general utility wear.
Duvetyn is a favorite material for the
making of such coats and here, it Is
shown in mustard color with trimming
Of brown fur, but this is coat that
you could make of almost any season.
able material. For immediate wear,
it would be desirable made of serge or
Of gabardine or Of light weight
velours cloth, and also there are shower
proof cheviots that are admirable for
bard service, for motoring and the like.
It is one Of the simplest possible gar
ments ,and just now, when SO many
women are contemplating home sew
ing, the garment is in special demand.
The sleeves are the easiest in the world
to make for they require no fitting and
they take graceful and becoming lines.
also there is no possible danger of the
gown beneath being rumpled which is
always q practical feature in the slip-on
:oat.
We are learning a great many les
sons 90 the war opens and among them
that Of true economy. Good material,
we'll made represents wise expenditure
and Il IL wise expenditure which repre-
ents economy, not merely the cutting
down Of price. Unwise purchasing
not infrequently results in waste.
Value for money expended is the real
nsed Of the moment. Innings are liked
h plain color to match the outside for
genefal utility service of satin that
WIN render wear and good service. In
place Of the fur trimming, fur plush
could be used or a velvet on a cloth.
The fun plushes are exceedingly hand
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-23

7 you prefer, allow three-quarters II an
inch beyond the edge Of the collar IN
cutting and hem the edges. Arrange
the collar over the apron with the
center fronts together and the notches
meeting, and haste into place. Cut
bias strip of lawn three-quarters of an
inch wide, long enough to undertake
the collar and to continue to the
hemmed edges. Basic and stitch on
the circles in the apron; then turn
and stitch the edge into place. Line
the belt for strength, and for the lining
use either the material or white lawn
as you like. Turn the seams on the
straight ends under and haste, then
arrange under the fronts to the width
Of the hens, the upper edges meeting,
and stitch the hens including the belt.
Cut openings on the line of three small
circles and bind the edges with bias
strips Of material cut three-Quarters
Of an inch in width.
Close the seams Of the cuffs and1
the lining separately and press open.
Arrange one over the other, the right
sides together and stitch at the upper
edges. Turn the seam allowance on
the lower edges under and blind stitch
the outside to the lining, or, il you
prefer, allow hens at the upper and
lower edges and finish to match the
collar. Work buttonhole at each
circle and sew buttons on the sleeves
to correspond, then button the cuffs
into place. Hem the lower edge.
~
Lap the fronts Of the apron with the
large circles indicating the center
fronts meeting, either right over left
or left over right as you like. Slip
the under side of the belt through
the opening in the opposite front,
pass around to the back and close with
single button and buttonhole.
To make the cap cut bias under
facing three-quarters Of an inch In
width and undertake the edge, Of the
crown. Attach snap fastener on tho
under side at each circle, at the center
front and at the center back. Arrange
the brirn over the lining, the right sides
together, haste and stitch the
upper edges and the ends on the lines
OF circles, turn on the seams and haste.
Turn the seam allowance on the lowyr2
edges under and blind stitch together,
then press. Lap the one end Of the
brim over the other with the circles
meeting and attach with suapfastenefs.
Sew snap fasteners on the right sideoi
the brim at each circle in the line
nearest the lower edge and Ct the
center front, turn the ahrim under on
the second line Of circles and ateachto
the crown with the fastenees.
Evening star., 1917-10-14
The Summaries.

First race. the Claremont selling handicap; ali
aees. purse 800: six furloncs-Pnllnx. 1M
Ipsrringtnnl So. 90 81 so, 81 90. won: Queen OF
the sea JOG tSchuttinrerl. S,1. 10. s. 10 second
poem sight 10 fBnxton). $41O. third. Time
11s1-5 Anita. Deckmate. Shooting Star. Star
Finch Sixteen 10 One and 0nwa also ran.
Second race the Cavalry steeplechese: forr
year-nljs and inward nhoNt two m'1es-lnnde
II. 40 (Stevenson,. sI25o, 500 $3.50 won:
King simon 1875 tCoTtman). SIG 20 IS 40 sec
Time $40 Fair Mac, Shannon River, Ballyboy,
Gartnr and Wolftertor II also ran
Third race tho Mnrvl"nd h""''r""' 80 "H'
"ated: two year-old.; six furiongs-Tippity
Wttchet 100 tRowanl. $500. S'.6t -
Ruth Law. 10 tRob.nsonl, 81 80. $50. second
lls. Jack Hare. Jr., Top Coat. Matinee Idol
end Lady Longfellow also ran.
Fourth race. the Washington handicap: $1,000
added; three-y yea Folds and upward: one mill and
fnrlone-KIng Neptune. a5 tTrase). 500. 10
won; Ticket, log fSchuttinger). second: Hendrie
starters.
Fifth race. the Republic Liberty Bond purse
sIOO: thrce-year-olds and upward: one mile
Gloomy Gus 104 Lyka), 5000. 500. $3.50
won: Cel'o 103 (Ambresn>, $5.10, 50. so, second
Candle 1O2 tRowan). 81 so. third. Time !. AS rs
Straight Forward. Lottery and Palroma also ran.
sixth race. purse s700; three-year-old anl
"pwHrd: claiming: mle-Pbii UnSar 11f
I.vkel. S670. 100. $3.50. won: Spectre. 103
tw. CoIlinsl. $40 10. $3.50, second; Royal Inter
Manager, The Busybody. Copper King, Charles
Francis and Blue Fox also ran.
Seventh race, purse. 800; three-year-olds and
Upward; claming; one mile and q sixteenth-
\. X. Beal. 10s tRice). $3.50. 81 20. 50 90: won:
md; Margaret L., ss (walls). 81. 40 third. Time,
1,5S 25. Eddie T.. Broom Corn. Bampton DeDe,
Peg and Disturber also ran. i,
Evening star., 1917-10-14
WALTERS GREAT CATCH.
Falls Into Dugout After Capturing
Foul Fly.

There used to be a ball park in KAN
sas City in a hollow. Jim Lille ran
half way up the left-field embankment
one day for a fly ball-twenty-hve or
thirty feet-and caught it, We've
heard of ball players climbing fences
and falling into boxes and that sort of
thing, even climbing into automobiles
parked in the outfield, but the most
acrobatic and remarkable catch of them
all was effected by AL Walters in one
OF the closing games of this season at
the Polo Grounds. 1t was one of the
most remarkable catches in the history
OF base ball. The little catcher ran
BACK to the home teams bench and
caught foul ball In both hands Just
as ne was stepping across the row of
pats laid out there. With one foot ex-
tended he pitched into the dug-out. The
moor of this dug-out is at least two
feet below the level of the field The
otner foot followed and he came square
~ down in a sitting position. All the
Tune he held the ball, and in both hands
never put up hand to protect HIM
seH-and he barely missed the edge of
tue concrete roof over the bench-and
broken head. Only those who were
IN the left wing of the grandstand and
hao good view could see what a
nervy. bizarre and perilous. also fool
Marcy, catch II was. 1t put In the shade
anyen1nG I've ever seen.
Evening star., 1917-10-14
SYRACUSE BEATS RUTGERS.
Malone's Forty-Eight-Yard Run
Features 14-to-1O Contest.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, October 1s.-Syra-
cuse University today defeated Rutgers
IA to 10, In a well played foot ball game
in the Archbold stadium. Malone's
4s-yard run around right end for q
touchdown at the beginning of the
fourth quarter was the feature Of the
play, the Syracuse halfback taking the
ball on a double pass and scoring by
fast footwork. He went through the en-
tire Rutgers team without interference.
Rutgers excelled with forward pass
ing. attempting eleven. five of which
succeeded, netting 50 yards and
a touchdown. The visitors also scored a
goal from placement from the 45-
yard line, whitehill booting the oval d.
rectly between the goal posts. Syracuse
made it's first touchdown on straight
foot ball, Meehan going through center
for a score Meehan kicked both goals
from touchdown.