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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-26

America Makes a More Definite
Change in Attire Than
~, Does Paris.
SILHOUETTE TO REMAIN SAME
Lonu and Short Skirt Problem Con.
tlnues to Be an Absorbing Topic
Writer Claims Medieval Gown
Is Rampant.

New York.-The great offensive In
fashions, which the world has been
awaiting with anxious uncertainty, did
not take place. ar
The silhouette remains practically
the same for autumn as 1t has been for
two years. There is enough in the
fashions, however, to keep the public
guessing and put 1t on the defensive.
Things are not exactly as they were,
although the fundamentals remain the
same. g. = H..
The interesting development Of the
output Of apparel for autumn il the
fact that America makes more def
mite change than does Paris. She adj
vocates the frock with the instep-
length skirt. She even lowers the hem
Of her tailored suits for the street.
Paris does nothing Of the kind. She
takes advantage Of the fact that the
government demands less usage Of
wool in clothes and cuts her skirts to
such height that it is improbable an
American woman would wear them,
unless she is in uniform, driving an au-
tomobile or doing other active work.
France, as was said before, put out
these short skirts with the plea that
they were in cooperation with the gov
eminent and that they were suggested
by the short skirts worn by American
women in the war service abroad; but
those were uniforms that the American
women wore. The French mind may
not have grasped that we're not all in
uniform over here and that those who
do wear the regulation service costume
have many other clothes in their ward
robe to which they resort as soon as
their war service hours are over.
MedievaIism Still Rampant.
We have worn atrociously short
skirts, and even in the most polite cir
Giles, where one expected conservation,
there have been unduly scant clothes
worn on the plea that they were COM
Portable. One cared very little about
it when the wearers were f1appers, as
the, English put it, but when they were
women with gray hair whose figures
had matronly curves and whose faces
the lines that grandmothers often get,
these ten and twelve-inch skirts were
more than grotesque; they were in bad
tpste. -.. . ! ~
The first delightful conviction that
comes to the mind Of the woman look
ing for autumn clothes this month Is
the unchanged silhouette. She will let
the long and the short skirt problem
lie fallow for a while, although In do
Ing this, she will make mistake, for
If the entire world wears Its skirts
long by Thanksgiving the women who
sit In outer darkness will wall and
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Ianother, or damage or deface or other
wise injure the mails or other
property. -., .a-.%
Bear in Mind.
I. Nothing should go in Christmas
;Eparcel which will not keep fresh from
the time of packing until Christmas.
Dried fruits and other food prod
ucts should be packed in small tin
or wooden boxes, one-quarter to one.
half pound size. -.
Hard candy, including chocolate,
would probably be safe in tin foil or
heavy cardboard, but no soft choco-
lates nor anything that could posi-
bly, be crushed should be used, as the
remaining contents of the package
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CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks and appreciation
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors for the numerous courtesies ex-
tended us during our recent sad be-
reveament in the death of our beloved
husband and son, Gilbert Sandland.
Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Gilbert Sandland. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. G.. Sandland. i
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An afternoon frock Of black and gray
satin, in which the bodice and under
skirt are Of black and the overskirt
Is In strips Of gray and black caught
up over the oirdIe at one eide. It is
trimmed with Russian squirrel.
there are many houses that will not
handle the long tunic at all, and yet
they lay great stress upon the long
coat, which has exactly the same effect.
The short tunic, however, with its
medieval waistIine, if one may call SO
slight an indentation Of the surface by
the name Of waistline, is exceedingly
good. It is shown on great majority
Of American and French models. This
tunic might be called the foundation
stone Of autumn costumery, for it's
lines are used for jacket to plaid
skirt, cuirass blouse to be worn with
or without coat, and a fur jacket to
be worn with separate skirts or one
piece frocks. 1t hangs Imply down the
figure to @ circular line halfway be-
tween knees and hips. It's hem IS irreg-
llar, as all hens are, even on many Of
the new sleeves. But this is true Of
it, and 1t is a significant fact, that no
matter how 1t Is made, or Of what ma
tcrial, 1t carries with 1t an exceed
inely narrow skirt. We have never
worn just such skirt as we will wear
this autumn, and it is at its best under
this short, medieval tunic.
Certain DebatabIe Fashions.
If a woman bases her autumn pur-
chasing on these fundamental facts Of
costumery, she may not 60 far wrong,
for by this time, she knows what the
good materials are, as we'll as the
proper combinations Of peltry and vari-
Gus fabrics; but she may not be aware
of the fatal facility that certain fash
ions have shown for overpopularity.
She may want to avoid them for that
reason, or she may want to adopt them.
It all depends upon her viewpoint and
attitude of mind toward popularity as
1t Is expressed In any form.
There are few shop windows that
do not display one or both, and the
price ranges from $40 to 500 for the
garment. When fringe first came into
being. 1t was heralded by all Of us as
a new touch, and good one but those
who have been compelled to observe
the new incoming fashions day after
day and hour after hour, have found
theh eyes closing involuntarily at the
sight of gown with fringe.
The same is true Of the narrow, ac-
contemplated skirt. It is strange that
this fashion did not burst into full
bloom when it was advanced last Feb
ruary. A New York designer put out
raany suits with this skirt which chung
to the figure as though we We're back
In the days of That's Of Alexandria.
The truth is that accordion-plaited,
transparent skirts are shown without
a lining, and woman must work out
her own salvation IL she is to wear
one. And the best part of it is that
they are exceedingly graceful when
properly arranged over a thin, supple,
tight lining Of satin.
However, If you wish to be out Of
the procession of popularity, pass them
by.
Copyright, 1915. by Mcclure Nswspapss
Syndicatsr
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night be spoiled thereby.

might be spoiled thereby. VI. a.
Several dainties packed in oblong
tin boxes holding each quarter Of
a pound will provide a better variety
for a packet than a larger quantity
of single confection. III
No liquids nor articles packed in
glass should be placed in the package.
For wrapping the gifts, use a
Khaki colored handkerchief, twenty
seven inches square. -.
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Note --- Under this classification
would come cigarette lighters, etc.
Liquids or liquefiable articles,
fragile articles and other admissible
matter when not packed in accord
iance with the requirements of the
postal laws and regulations
All other articles which may kill,
or in any wise hurt, harm, or injure
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FOR SALE---At once, Shetland pony,
cart, buggy. harness, saddle; one
rowboat Quilt for cupboard motor)
nearly new, 8 stationary seats,
2 swivel seats. These must be sold
Immediately as l will soon leave
for overseas service. H. E. Reyn-
olds, Secretary Commercial Club.
.l.l ,t4E# tt& / 6t1031
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FOR SALE--3 head of horses, l
wagon, 2 sets harness, 1 mower,
set of bob sleighs, spring wagon.
Apply H., 9th st. 6t1029
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Bemidji Steam Laundry
building and equipment, horse and
wagons, Studebaker car, CHECKER
ing piano. ]. J. Trask. 1t1026
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MIS-. G. M. Palmer, who has been
differing from the Spanish influenza,
is improving. Her mother, Mrs
Sellahan, is now stricken with the
anne ailment. = = " 81
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FOR SALE-Baled hay. 307 7th
ST, L. M. Ford. Phone 495-J. t.
, .. -s.... ,-r, s...~a.. b 6t1026
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FOR SALE--Ten pigs. seven weeks
old, for Sc each. Phone $40. r.
=. Il Ggst1"> -. ~ s. ,tI 5t1026
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LOST-Brown cameo brooch, October
%. Return to Mrs. c. r. Sanborn,
III Lake Boulevard, for reward.
2t1026
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FOR SALE--One milk COW. nice and
gentle; one yearling Jersey heifer;
few bushels Of nice carrots. Can
be had at bargain this week. Call
at 1913 Irvine Ave. 2t1026
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Want AID DEPT.

Advertisements in this column
cost half cent a word per issue, when
paid cash in advance. No ad will
be run for lese than 10c per issue.
Ads charged on our books cost one
cent word per issue. No ads run
for less than csc. - III. 81
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INSTRUCTIONS HOW
TO SEND HOLIDAY
BOX TO THAT BOY

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FOR SALE OR RENT-Furnished
six room house, or furnished room
with use of kitchen, Typewriter
and desk for sale. 1887 Dewey
avenue. Phone 1911. 6t1Q26
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FOR SALE----Household furniture,
wood heater, base burner, range,
Is Plymouth Rock pullets, 800 qts.
of canned vegetables, fruit and
pickles. House for rent, COS 18th
St., E. D. Hollenbeck. Phone
CALI. ,.-~r - 6t1026
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gnash their teeth. They can put a
hem on any skirt, it is true, and this
may be compromise between an old
and a new fashion which will of ne
cessity be adopted over the land.
1t is, however, the continuance of the
straight line that pteases women. Here
and there it is broken into bits by
clever designers who wish to insiEf
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WANTED

WANTED--Kitche girl. Apply at
once. Markham Hotel. 1026tf
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FOR RENT-Small house. Phone
t4S-W. ~E~ =-rs- dates
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FOR RENT-House; close in. 2l2
America Ave. So. 1t1026
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FOR RENT room cottage, 1116 |
Doud Ave. Phone 751-J. 3t102S
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
Twinkle and Chmbbiln@ 3

raspberry and lemon, so that they
were almost as good as candies. At
each plate was a glass made of crystal
sugar and filled with thick sugar syr-
up, and this seemed to be the only
thing to drink. After eating so much
sugar the children naturally became
thirsty, and when the king asked
Twinkle if she would like anything
else she answered promptly:
Eyes, I'd like drink of water"
At once a murmur of horror arose
from the sugar people present and
the king pushed back his chair as if
greatly disturbed.
"Water!' he exclaimed in amaze
ment.
Sure" replied Chubbins. I want
some, too. We're thirsty"
The king shuddered.
Nothing in the world" he said
gravely, "is so dangerous as water
1t melts sugar in no time and to drink
it would destroy you instantly"
Were not made of sugar" sale
WlhhiS. LII Jul SOuIllIy we uIlIlF
all the water we want"
at may be true" returned the king
"but | am thankful to say there is ne
drop Of water in all this favored
country. But we have syrup. which
is much better for your health.
fills up the spaces inside you AM
hardens and makes you solid"
1T makes me thirstier than ever,
said the girl. "But if you have nj
water we must try to get along unit
we get home again"
When the luncheon was over, the,
entered the carriage again and wer
driven back towards the city. o.
the way the six sugar horses becam
restless and pranced around in s,
lively manner that the sugar coach
man could scarcely hold them If
And when they had nearly reache,
the palace a part of the harness brok
and without warning all six horse
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
ENJOYABLE Day.
By Lucille Renner, Aged Is, Helvey,
Neb. Blue Side

By Lucille Renner, Aged IS, Helvey
Neb., Blue Side.
One Sunday, while | was visiting
my married brother, we went to my
uncle's who lived down in the hills.
My brothers wife and son and his
wife's sister, Title, went also.
We started about 1890 as it was
quite a long distance. Nearing the
hills we saw about 1000 sheep on a
hill. 1t was quite sight to us as we
do not have sheep in our neighbor-
hood. We had to cross large creek
just before getting there.
A storm had washed everything
imaginable down near the banks
There was an old cab washed down
from somewhere.
We got to my uncle's about
o'clock, we had dinner, then Title
and l roamed over the hills and took
pictures, as we both took our cam
eras. We took some pictures at a
rock where it arched over five or six
feet and then it was almost like a
house underneath. 1t was on top Of
high hill. We were on the hills about
two hours.
When we got back to the house we
went owed to another uncle's.
Tillie and I were frightened a
great deal of the time. Such roads
Hilly, bitches across them and rocky
We had supper there and started
back about 8 o'clock. We took diff
ferent road back. We went over, a
place just wide enough for the car
If the wheel had moved half an inch
we would have been upset, for there
were deep bitches on both sides. We
were all frightened, but got over all
right.
We reached home at 1880. Tillie
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
Little Stories by Little Folks
VI li6N A'N''N''f
What Patriotism Means.

By Mary Isabel Tool, Aged lO
Years, Murdoch, Neb,
Patriotism means to be patriotic
To buy Liberty bonds and War Say
ing Stamps and thrift stamps. have
bought two books of thrift stamps. II
also means to save food. We must
save lot OF wheat and sugar, In
school, children can learn to save pa
per and wood and lead. Many school
children chew their pencils. | used to
do that, but now I've stopped, Every
body in America should be an Ameri-
can citizen. | am an American citizen.
The Red Cross knits for the soldier
boys and makes garments for them
too They make garments Tor the
French babies, too.
Seven little girls under the age OF
Il years, Marguerite Mcdonald, Hen
riettarictta Baur, Ruth Baur, Irene
Mcdonald, Marvel Amgwert. Hide
gard Baumgartcner and myself, start
ed Junior Red Cross store. We
sold doll clothes, fruit and candies
watermelon. muskmelon. We've made
nearly $50 and are going to keep ur
until we make $50. Everybody must
do their bit in this world
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
Their Astonishing Adventures
i'm Natural FARMLAND

1--WE are all right" said Twinkle;
but I'm getting dreadful thirsty, so
il your Majesty has no. objection l
guess we'll go home"
No objection at ALL" answered the
king.
Chubbins had been calmly filling his
pockets with broken spokes and other
bits of the wrecked chariot; but feel
ing nearly as thirsty as Twinkle. he
was glad to learn they were about
to start for home.
They exchanged good-byes with all
their sugar friends, and thanked the
sugar king for his royal entertain
ment. Then Captain Brittle and hi:
soldiers escorted the children to the
archway through which they had en-.
tered Sugar-Loaf City.
They had little trouble in going
back, although the tunnel was so darl
in places that they had to feel Their
way. But finally daylight could BIZ
seen ahead, and a few minutes Later
they scrambled up the stone steps anc
squeezed through the little doorway
There was their basket just as they
had left it, and the afternoon sun wa.
shining softly over the familiar world
ly landscape, which they were boti
rejoiced to see again.
Chubbins closed the iron door, anC
as soon as he did so the bolts sho
into place. locking it securely.
Where's the key" asked Twinkle
Il put it into my pocket sale
Chubbins, but it must have dropped
out when | tumbled from the king
chariot"
That's too bad" said Twinkle
"for now no one can ever get to tn,
sugar city again. The door is locked
and the key is on the other side"
Never mind" said the boy. "We'v,
seen the inside of Sugar-Loaf Noun
tain once, and that'll do US all on
lives. Come on, Twink, Let's g
home and get drink
(The End.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
The Kind Man.

By Alice Woods, Aged II, Colome,
S. D. Blue Side.
Once there was water famine in
the land and the animals and people
were dying of thirst
There were mountains in the land
where the water famine was and near
an old mans hut from between two
rocks a little stream OF water slowly
dribbled down on the ground.
When the poor old man saw the
animals dying of thirst he cut down
tree and followed it out and
caught the drops, one by one, in his
hands and put them into the hollow
tree.
After many hours the old man had
enough water in the hollow tree for
some of the animals to get drink,
but the old man kept catching the
water in his hands, for he wished that
all of the animals could have drink
He kept putting them into the hollow
tree all day and all night without even
stopping to eat OF drink or sleep.
Many animals had had drink
by that time and they said to one
another, that they would each bring
something for him to eat whenever
they came to get a drink.
So some brought him wild grapes,
pears, apples or berries, anything
they could find growing wild, to eat,
And when the people would come to
get drink he would give them things
to eat, for he had too much to eat
by himself.
This certain man was always doing
some kind deed. Let us try to do
some kind deed ourselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15

And the presents" exclaimed Prudy.
Aunt Helen distributed the pres
ents. For John came bright sled,
a pair of skates, several books and
other toys. Paul received a sled,
skates and other toys. Betty got a
big doll. locket and pair OF furs.
Prudy received wrist watch, books,
a little doll and some handkerchiefs.
Grace got some new dresses and hair
ribbons and a doll. Horace received
a sled and a pair Of skates as we'll as
other toys. They all had many new
games.
81 wish grandpa and grandma were
here" sighed Prudy.
But the best surprise of all was yet
to come. For when they got to the
table, who should they see but grand
pa and grandma and they were sitting
at the big table ready for the rest to
come in. Grandpa and grandma gave
each child a S. bill
The Rugged Canyon.
BY Tmogene Luce, Aged 10, ' 470e
North Thirtieth Street.
Oh, Rugged Canyon, what makes you
roar
As you go along you puff and snore
| wonder where you go as you flow
along?
You pass over the rocks and leave a
loud song.
People sit on the pretty green grass
AS you pass along like shining glass.
Up above you, oh! so high,
Float the feecy clouds up in the
blue sky.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
A Red Cross Plea.

By Marjorie Corey, Aged II, 1909
South Thirty-third Street, Omaha.
Our boys are bleeding "over there"
Wake, Americans! Do you not carer
Come with that money you so sell
hshly hold.
Come, Americans, do as you are told,
The Red Cross needs your money for
the Yanks.
Let US all empty out our banks.
Hark! The call OF humanity
Coming from DER the sea.
Have you still got the spirit of 76i
Please show it, now that we are in
mix.
Hear the Red Cross cali
Answer it, all.
Let not your spirit lag;
Keep high the Red Cross flag.
Give, give, to the Red Cross today.
Please give for our Sammies far away
Oh. Americans over here,
Please to the Red Cross plea give ear
If you are true to this land
You will lend the Red Cross helping
hand.
Come with your money! Have
care!
Give for the sake of our boys ovei
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
"Morth-Lsnl Cradle Sone''

Out in the woods, oh hear those trees
moan,
Isn't it pitifuf, when you're all alones
And in the deep woods, if you should
get lost,
And il 'twere winter, and should come
old Jack Frost.
What would you do; would you just
laugh and say,
ITS getting dark,'so my head down
I'll lay"
And wouldn't you be afraid of the
bears?
Or would you just say, Pm not afraid.
who cares?"
Could you rest peacefully in the woods
so cold,
And could you be brave and very
bold,
You may say now, 4 think 'twould
be great fun"
But ii Won heard bear growl, I'm
sure YOU would run.
Be glad you're not in the woods, my
little one,
Now go to sleep, and wake up with
the sun.
There's nothing to fear, my little one.
in your bed.
Jack Frost will not come, or the bear
on thee tread
Now go to sleep, and rest in peace,
Dream OF the lambs, with downy
white fleece.
ELIZABETH PAFFENRATH,
Age 10 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
Marie the Nurse.

By Martha Bartson, Aged II, '3li
South Eighth Street, Omaha.
In a base hospital on the front
lines Nurse Marie said to DR.. Fair
man, when will that man stop
moaningf He talks SO much about
home"
The doctor replied, coolly: THAT
man has q piece Of shrapnel on his
brain, which means a serious opera
toni Will you please attend to him
tonight"
"Why, Of coursew That night
Marie sang In low. sweet voice the
suffering man 10 sleep.
In the morning all the Red Cross
nurses were surprised to see that
Marie was not in her accustomed
place.
The soldier during the night had
gained consciousness and was speak
ig to Marie. He said: "You sing 50
much like my sister, Marie. The
Germans drove her and mother and
father out OF the village. The last l
heard Of her she was Red Cross
nurse in a base hospital"
Marie started when she heard all
this and said, What is your manner"
The French soldier said; my name
is Pierre Andre. What is yoursf"
Marie exclaimed, my name Is
Marie Andre and you are my
brotherp'
The next FIVE minutes were spent
in hugging and kissing.
Pierre got well. by his sister
Marie.
Pierre, the poilu,. and Marie, tn
Red Cross nurse, are still working TO
their cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
(Honorable Mention.)
A Patriotic Bargain.

By Dorothy May Harris, Age 10,
Villisca, la. Box 1911.
We'll, school has begun" sighed
Glen Lewis, as she walked along after
school. She met her friend, Hally.
ooh! Hello, Hally," she cried. I'm
so glad to see you. Won't you go
to the candy kitchen with me; have
Is cents?
ooh, no, Glen Louise, ! mustn't; ]
am going to try to finish my pair OF
socks"
We'll, | suppose you won't then,
but | think you talk silly"
The two girls parted. One to do
her bit and work, and the other to
spend her money, Stacker.
A week later the two girls mel
again.
ooh! Hally, you just must come
to the candy kitchen with me.
want you to try new kind OF ice
cream. You must She caught Hal
ly by the hand.
"Oh! ! cannot" cried Hally.
They had gone little way wher
happy thought struck Hally.
Say, Glen Louise, will go witt
you if you will promise that you viii
let me teach you how to knit
"All right" said Glen Louise.
They ate their ice cream and ther
started home.
Come and let me show you" saic
Hally, 1T is very simple"
The two girls sat down, side b.
side.
Now you must hold your threa
this way" began Hally.
Glen Louise learned fast and be
fore she went home she could kni
nicely.
81 didn't know it was so mucl
fun" laughed Glen Louise, and an
going to start pair of socks tomor
row"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-15
WAS 1T WORTH IT?

Jam tarts unlimited was little Bob
by's idea of heaven, but since war
-four came and the fat was scarce he
hadn't been quite so fond of them as
before.
Mother, coming into the kitchen
one afternoon, saw Bobby gazing at a
dish of newly baked tarts.
What are you doing, BobbyF
she asked sharply.
81 was just wondering, mother"
Wondering? You haven't touched
those tarts, | hope"
Not yet, mother" said Bobby. 81
was just wondering if they're nice
enough to be whipped for,"-London
Answers.