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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
WOMEN NO LONGER
 WEAR SMALL SHOES

Large shoes for women seem to be III vogue and no longer does milady think she must cramp her toes up into little ball to be in style, rather, she can give them room to stretch out their full length. A few years ago a woman's s foot was not considered perfection if she could not squeeze into a number three or possibly two, but nowadays the maj ority of shoes sold in the New Ha- ven stores for the best of the trade are sizes four and five. Many women are buying larger sizes than they usually wear i'll order to give their feet that long slender look so popular at the present time.
 With the end of the war the fashion heads again made their frequent trips to Europe, and on their return intro duced the French shoe with the very short vamp. Along Broadway, on the stage and in the movies, perhaps, was the short vamped shoe worn, but with the average buying public 1t did not meet with favor, and in New Haven the short vamped shoe was not adopted at all. The French women seem to favor the short petite shoe, the English woman her substantial, possibly rather mannish style, but the American women as whole seem to have adopted the long slender shoe which shows to ad- vantage a shapely foot
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
NO RADICAL STYLE CHANGES
Fashion Authority Asserts General Silhouette Remains Much the
 Same as in Past.

Next season apparel is now occupy ing the center of the stage, summer being ended as far as the designer and manufacturer are concerned. Interest ing as many of the new features are, it is but stating the facts in the case to emphasize that up to the present no radical style changes have taken place and that the general silhouette remains much the same as during the past two or three seasons, according to fashion authority.
 The tendency is to straight lines. Skirts continue to give the impression of narrowness, but they actually are a trifie wider, the extra width being let in usually in the form of an inverted plait or two somewhere. The plait, generally in the center back, is scarce ly visible, but it certainly gives the wearer of the frock or suit greater freedom in walking.
 The use of nailheads as trimming is a feature of many fall frocks, both for street and afternoon wear. Nailheads, of course, are not new. They have been used off and on for twelve or if teen years, possibly longer. They are effective, however.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
LIKE ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK
Color Combination Strongly in Evil dence in Paris, According to
 Fashion Correspondent.

Royal blue and black together are much seen in Paris-black cloth, tailor-mades, broadly stitched with royal blue, blue and black check made into cloak-coats, black satin and lace embroidered in blue with a thread of gold. Hats in black are trimmed with blue, or all-blue hats are worn with a black gown, notes a cor respondent in the London Times. It is rich and glowing combination, and suits dark and fair women alike.
 Green Is another favorite color this year. A jade green cloak over black gown and worn with a black hat is happy scheme; and green straw hats with black lace veils are successful with a black, or black and white cos tune. Green is amazingly popular for evening wear, although it is not wide ly becoming, and in most cases neces- sitates makeup. At the opera green dresses have been very frequent.
 Strong colors have momentarily driven pale shades into hiding, and women are wearing daring clothes both at afternoon and evening parties. Vivid hats with dark costumes con- tinue to please, but the dark hats, all black, or black and brown, or brown and black, maintain their unquestioned style. The regrettab1e fashion of wearing aigrettes and paradise plumes is being criticized in Paris as well as in England, and 1t is hoped that the leading milliners will make a point of suppressing them as trim mings. Flowers and fruit are more in favor than ever; a big hat with wreath of flowers and fruit, a toque with grapes or cherries falling over each ear, large hats with brim or crown made entirely of flowers, or small flower toques-all these are to be seen. Ribbon also remains popular.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
FEMININE FASHIONS Matters of Interest to the Women ofWage Farmers Families, Compiled for the Homes into which
 The Connecticut Labor Press is
 Welcome Weekly Visitor
SATINS FOR FALL.
Shimmering Material Promises to
 Replace Popular Taffeta.
Designers Have Changed Favor In Fabric-Quantities of Ribbon
 Now Being Used.

In preparing their models for au- tumn designers have turned to satin. In fashions we are constantly witness ing the rise and fall of favorites. The reign of taffeta was comparatively long one for any fabric. Now 1t must relinquish its place in the spotlight to soft, shimmering satin. Taffeta really ran too swift pace. If so much of it had not been used we might have had it with us for a still longer time. Even its practicability could not save it. Very few taffetas are shown for early autumn.
 Quantities of ribbon, especially moires, are used on the satin dresses. Dressmakers appear to have suddenly turned their attention to moire ribbon as trimming. In most of these satin frocks the Egyptian influence seen in the more elaborate creations of early spring is apparent. Now 1t is modified, taking the form of loose hanging pan els and ribbon sashes placed about the lips in perfectly straight lines; the sash is not crumpled at all.
 Belts consisting of two lengths of moire ribbon finely plaited and joined to either side of a narrow ribbon belt frequently are placed about the waist line, as such belt would be too bulky to tie about the hips. The preference, however, is for the hip swathing gir- dle Many of the black satin dresses have girdles of the material lined with wfdte.
 Brocaded crepe de chimes are much in evidence Crepe de chine, which was so popular in Paris earlier in the season, Is only now being taken up to any great extent by American women. There are some perfectly charming crepe de chine dresses, dark brown in color, with large floral patterns brocad- ed in a shade even darker than the background itself. These are made with low waistline bodices crumplfng about the figure and hanging very loose ly, almost in blouse form, and plain skirt gathered at the bottom in harem effects. Ribbon panels falling from the neckline and caught under at the waist frequently are used.
 Ever so many of the black satin dresses of the more dressy type have these Egyptian panels made of wide ribbon and ornamented at low waist lines with jet ornaments. Long jet necklaces are sold as part of the dress to complete the costume.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
THINGS TO REMEMBER

By United States Public Health service)
 Careless splitting spreads the disease. Sick persons should burn their spit.
 Fresh air is as necessary to health as pure and nourishing food.
 People should not sleep in over- crowded rooms, nor with closed win dows.
 Homes and workshops must be clean and thoroughly ventilated. Dirt and impure air are the allies of tubercu- Iosis.
 Always cover your mouth and nose with handkerchief when you cough or sneeze and insist on others doing the same.
 Though no one should ever sleep with a consumptive, a careful con- sumptive is not dangerous to those with whom he lives and works.
 Persons with colds or coughs of long standing or persons who are los ing in weight or strength should con- suit a doctor or go to dispensary or clinic It is dangerous to wait.
 The large majority of people proba- bly, have had tuberculosis in their sys- tenn, but they do not become sick with it because they take good care of their general health and strength.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
THE WEIGHT QUESTION.

Women who are struggling with the weight question have invariably post poned the solution until it is most diff cult to find. Women who begin to accumulate weight, says Louise, continue their old habits until the girth is alarming and the double chin begins to appear and annoy.
 The color leaves the cheeks gradually, but # is not until it disappears that the search for the remedy for paleness be- gins. If women could only be made to realize that periodical attention to their health and good looks is what counts. The way that you live every day counts for more than the rules that regulate your life once in a while.
 So, form the habit of doing certain things for your health and beauty each day. If you use cold cream use it every day. If you use hand lotion use it every day, and it Is the same with all toilet preparations. Use them regularly and with great care and you will keep your good looks until ripe old age.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
CORNMEAL POPOVERS.

Cook often makes cornmeal popovers and this is the way she makes them: 7: Beat one egg very light, add two cups of milk, half a cup of corn meal, four tablespoons of molasses, half teaspoon of salt, and boil one minute or until it is a little thick. Cool and add three eggs the whites and yolks beaten separ- ately. Bake in greased popover tins. Bake about 25 minutes
 Breakfast puffs are made by mixing cup of sifted flour with half t,a- spoon of salt and the beaten yolks of two eggs. Then add a cup of sweet milk and the stiff1y beaten whites of the eggs. Bake in very hot oven.
 Graham popovers are very nice for a change and they are made by mixing cup of milk, half cup of flour, the same of giaham flour and two well Leaten eggs. Beat the yolks until creamy ard the whites until stiff Then fold into the mixture. Bake in hot, well greased popover tin and serve as soon as they come from the oven.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
LETTUCE FOR SLEEP.

Ceramic, don't want to trouble Mother, but 1 haven't been sleeping we'll for two or three weeks now. Is there anything I can take which won't do me any harm I suppose the insomnia has come from having been nursing Moth CT so long,"
 'Yes, Mildred, there is one simple thing that you can try. It used to be quite common when 1 was young girl. Boil head of lettuce in pint of water until 1t makes broth Strain and sugar the liquid. It will keep good for week. Take wineg1assful right before going to bed It is quite harm less, and if you will adopt the habit of going to bed regularly at the same hour, after taking it, you will find that sleep will come normally. It does not cause a heavy sleep, like porage tea, but sound hea1thfu1 sleep from which you will wake in the morning quite re- freshed"
 ''Oh, Grannie, what good thing to know! I'll go and make some right away, ready for tonight"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
THE CLEANLY RACCOON.

The raccoon has habit that is not indulged i'll by any other animal. If given a piece of meat, writes Dr. R. w. Shufeldt in the American Forestry Magazine, he will not touch mouthfu1 until he has washed it in as clear water as he can find. He will allow no one to do this for him.
 So thoroughly does he perform this task. that he not only soaks all the blood out of the meat but actually reduces 1t to very uninviting, fabby piece of pale flesh. He will roll it over and over in the water with his forepaws and give it occasional shakings by seizing it in his mouth. Finally, when 1t is semi macerated to his liking, he will devour 1t with apparent relish.
 The writer h4s tried raccoons with pieces of raw meat; and, although the animal will hold the. piece in his mouth, he will immediately commence to hunt round for some water to wash 1t in. Failing to find any, he soon exhibits his distress and annoyance; in fact, he must be very hungry indeed, before he will condescend to eat peice of raw meat that he has not previously washed to his complete satisfaction.
 Raccoons will also wash an ear of corn in the same fashion, and it was this habit that prompted Linnaus to be- stow the specific name of 1otor upon this interesting animal.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
A HoPI MAIDS CoURTING.

The women of no race possess more freedom to choose husbands, than the Hopi Indian women of Arizona. A maiden does not simply woo the man of her choice, says bulletin of the National Geographic Society, but sim ply and forcibly states her proposition to~his mother without any encourage ment on his part.
 Her only preliminary proceeding is to do her hair in two gigantic whorls, one over each ear. This is her announce ment that she is going courting. These peculiar knots are intended to repre- sent the blossoms of a squash vine, symbol of virginity, but to those un- tutored in their meaning they represent huge door knobs set at rather violent angle.
 After this aggressive young lady has selected her victim, and his mother has agreed that he shall be sacrificed, she serves in the house of her future moth er-in-law for 30 days grinding meal, very much after the fashion that Jacob served IA years for Rachel.
 The poor youth in the meanwhile does not sit idly by, but weaves her wedding garments.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
sARAH's IDEA OF SECURITY

Sarah and her mother had gone to a neighbor's for few days to help cook for the threshers. Sarah had to go home one morning to do the chores, but she returned i'll surprisingly short time, very well pleased with herself.
 Well, Sary, did you git through with the work a'ready?" asked her mother. . "Yes, ma, I mill<ed the COW, put the milk away and fed the chickens, and then I come right over. I locked the door, too."'
 Well, that's a good girl, Sary. What did you do with the key?"
 Hung 1t on the door knob, ma"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
coIors for Eveninu Gowns.

We may allow ourselves great deal of latitude in the choice of colors for our evening dresses, observes a fash ion correspondent. If our minds are running to the practical at the present time we may have dark browns and blacks, with the knowledge that we are dressing according to the latest die tates of the fashion. Or, if our love of color calls for expression and will not be repressed, we may select the most vivid hues, such as bright cherry, deep pinks or emerald green, and be equally smart.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
HAY FEVER TONIC.

Nurse suggests this tonic for a per son who suffers with hay fever and also this cream to al1ay irritation of the nostri1s. For the tonic use iodine of potassium two drams, liquid potassium arsenate two drams, wine of colchicum two drams, compound tincture of car damom one dram, and syrup of orange peel enough to make four ounces. The dose Is one half teaspoon in water after each meal
 The cold cream is made with carbolic acid two grains, menthol 10 grains, boric acid one dram, white petroleum oint- Inent one-half ounce, and lanolin one half ounce. Apply locally. Snuff the cold cream up each nostril and place, a little of 1t in each at night and let it stay until morning.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

One of the c1everest little French models suitable for a dinner gown was fashioned of lovely shade of red char mouse, made with a square neck, and the only trimmings were narrow cords of the same. The unusual and "Frenchy' touch was i'll the back which was slit open nearly to the waist. With it one was supposed to wear a hand some camiso1e, which of course was visible. The frock slipped over the head and was very short.
 The black velvet picture hat Is all ways a eavorite with women of fash ion, and an attractive model was stitch ed in silver and held up in front by a bowknot likewise run with the bright metal.
 Red kid in graduated lengths and picot edged with red beads is used on a wide collar and down the center of straight sleeves on a navy blue suit, which is bloused into the waist1ine by a wide band which holds shirring
 The be-ruff1ed suit is with us again. A new model is developed in midnight blue tricotine and boasts a generous SIldWl COlIdT as we'll as TWO rows or pointed tiers beneath the slightly raised waist1ine. It goes without saying that this particular suti is designed for the svelte figure only.
 The vogue for great collars is creat- ing a big demand for just such lux uroius wrappy cape-like fur neckpieces as the New England furriers are showing.
 Monkey fur is quite the smartest trimming for a suit or wrap. Paris de- crees it and Paris must be obeyed if one is to be ultra smart Therefore perfectly unassuming little evening cape of gray moire, which unlike the cloud has blue lining, uses it pro- fusely on its uneven hem and on its graceful collar that is just high enough when snugly fastened to caress the tips of ones pink ears.
 Evening gowns in Paris follow the general trend of teh summer ones, that is to say, they are made chiefly of metal cloth, either gold or silver, or in white crepe or white satin brocaded in metal Quantities and quantities of black lace gowns are worn, often with brilliantly colored ribbon sashes in shaded effects.
 Put your first initial on one stocking and your last initial on the other and change them from right to left, allow ing the wear to come in different places.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

A peach colored chiffon velvet is bor- dered with silver ribbon and has wide draped bodice and an under effect of gold lace. Slippers @nd hose of matching color are shown to be worn with this frock.
 How attractive the little chaps look ln their wool jersey suits, or in the knitted wool suits, which are composed of short trousers with suspenders and a little slip-over-the-head sweater or jersey blouse.
 Among the fur trimmings used on the winter gowns is mouton, which is somewhat similar to, krimmer. Brown sable was uniquely used on a frock of the same shade. Narrow strips of the fur were sewed on Georgette crepe col lar and cuffs, about an inch wide and the effect was most attractive.
 Recently at dinner party the young blonde hostess wore a beautiful shade of light-blue lowered Georgette crepe, which was most becoming. The skirt was made in the fashionable points, the neck was semi-low and the sleeves bell shaped. It was highly becoming and remarked upon by everyone present.
 f1ucy frock of orchid-co1ored chif- ion has shower of ostrich flues in self-color held with rIinestones and a band of bright red roses across the Waistl1ne, forming a unique color con- trast-Just the sort of dress that would be suitable for one about to make her first bow to society.
 A hat that will vie with any fall landscape, no matter how colorfu1. is a turban of orange duvetyn, trimmed solely with ragged flower of its own material. To wear with this is Swiss scarf of blue and white, trimmed with triangles of orange and finished with a ragged fringe of blues, yellow and white, adroitly blended.
 If you are patient as we'll as ir- genious, you may turn your last years tricot1ne or serge frock into a thing of beauty as well as chic by braiding if with fine soutache braid. A perfect ly simple little frock built upon simple lines, boasts an exalted price tag mere ly because Of this trimming.
 Patches at best are conspicuous, and an ingenious housewife says her aprons invariably wear out and so she makes the apron strings extra long in order that she can use the extra length as patches, and they are then much less conspicuous.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
Banana Sponge.

Soak one-ha1f box gelatine in one- half cup cold water. Make boiled GUS tard with one and one-quarter cups milk three eggs, one cup sugar and a pinch salt. Add soaked gelatine, stir until dissolving, strain and set aside until cold and beginning to thicken. Beat in two tablespoons lemon juice and one-ha1f dozen bananas reduced to pulp. When it begins to tl1icken again, stir in lightly one pint of thick cream, turn i'll mold and set to harden. Serve with powdered sugar and cream.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
Venetian Steak.

Skirt steak is an inexpensive cut of meat that can be made into delicious Venetian steak. Flank or round steak is also suitable Pound as much flour into the steak as 1t will take. Fry a light brown in small quantity of fat. Season. When both sides are golden brown cover with skinned milk and bake one hour The delicious flavor and tenderness of the meat will surprise
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
SHE WOULD WATCH THE WEATHER.

A salesman, says the Argonaut, was showing an elderly lady the virtues of the car he sells He made number of turns and at the proper times extended his arm as a turning signal The old lady watched the proceedings for some time. Then she craned her neck and looked at the sky.
 Mister" she said sternly,' tapping him on the shoulder, you just tend to your drivingl It don't look like rain, but if 1t should Pll let you know"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
WOMAN IS NAMED
 COMMISSIONER FOR
 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

President Wilson has appointed Mabel T. Boardman, for many years a member of the executive committee of the American Red Cross, to be com missioner of the District of Columbia, effective this week on the retirement of Commissioner Brown1ow, resigned.
 The appointment makes Miss Board man the first woman to be a member of the commission which directs the entire government of the district.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

The union label supersedes the boy colt by concentrating the purchasing power upon union products.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

The union label makes woman the strongest as well as the gent1est of Gods creatures.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
FEMININE NOTES OF INTEREST

The small French maiden is nearly duplicate of her mother these days, with her very short skirt and long bodice, and, as for capes, the children have adopted them in their varied forms.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

A feature of the afternoon dresses is the use of contrasting sleeves, long or three-quarter, and be1led. They are set in at the low armho1e smoothly and are either of different color or fabric than the bodice.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
AUTOMOBILES

 The Howard Company, 228-260 Boule- yard, near Kimberly Ave. The White Motors Co.,, 266 Crown St. AUTOMOBILE GARAGE The Howard Company, 228-26O Boule- yard, near Kimberly Ave.
 AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES The White Motors Co.,, 266 Crown St AUTOMOBILE TIRES 6 TUBES A. E. filling Rubber Co.,, 7-o-13 Church St. Orange & Elm Tire Co., 5 Elm St. Save 409o to 50To. Central Automo- bile Tire Co.,, Cor. College and Crown Sts.
 BAKERIES Chamberlain, "The Cruller Man." 147 Temple St. Mory's (Barker System)> Bakery, 3o2 State St.
 BANKS Connecticut Savings Bank, corner Church and Crown Sts. First National Bank, 40-42 Church St. Mechanics Bank, The, Church and Center Sts. Merchants National Bank, State corner Chapel National Savings Bank, 145 Orange St. New Haven Savings Bank, Orange cor ner Court St. Union & New Haven Trust Co.,, The. 57 Church St
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

The new fall and winter suits that are being shown possess the character istic of being dressy enough for almost every occasion and yet not too dressy for most occasions. This is bound to make them very popular. They are in the finer of the new nap materials, both with and without handsome fur collars.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

How attractive the little chaps look Tn their wool jersey suits, or in the knitted wool suits, which are composed of short trousers with suspenders and little slip-over- -the-head sweater or jersey blouse
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18
STOVES AND RANGES

Boston Furniture Co, 821 and S23
 Grand Ave Bul1ard's, o1-o7 Orange St. w. B. Hall, 458 to 40 State, near Elm
 St. Wm. Keane & Son, 31 Broadway.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

A peach colored chiffon velvet is bor- dered with silver ribbon and has a wide draped bodice and an under effect of gold lace. Slippers end hose of matching color are shown to be worn with this frock.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

DRUGGISTS The City Hail Pharmacy Co., 159 Church St, next to City Hail. The Gillespie Drug Co.,, stores, "A Chapel St. and s Chapel St.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-09-18

The black velvet picture hat is all ways a eavorite with women of fash ion, and an attractive model was stitch ed in silver and held up in front by a bowknot likewise run with the bright metal