The Medford Star. (Medford, Okla.), Vol. 14, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 5, 1908 Page: 3 of 8
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of Eve
Parasols, which are now being
shown In the shops, are altogether
lovely. Chiffon, gauze, silk and linen
are all represented and in the most
fascinating developments. The love-
liest in the group is a white liberty
satin embroidered with a design of ii
flight of swallows in shades ranging
from a rich cream to golden brown.
This is mounted on ivory ribs and has
a stick to match. The white linen sun-
shades show open embroideries in pale
pastel colorings quite as often as the
all white needlework.
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One of the pretty dancing costumes
worn recently was a rose-colored cliif-
ion, with a border of flowered gauze.
A fold of bias panne velvet of the
same shade over the shoulders lent a
soft line to the neck, while a fringe of
chenille hung over the waist line, giv-
ing the figure the required straight ef-
fect.
Another pretty frock was of green
•crepe, with drapery fastened on the
shoulder with a buckle. The gown was
made empire style and showed just, a
touch of black velvet here and there.
In both cases the slippers matched
the gown. This is a nice idea and pre-
cludes the possibility of wearing the
wrong combination.
• * *
Conventional figures and polka dots
prevail among the new designs in em-
broidery this season, both in the sheer
white goods and in flannel.
1 saw such a dainty pattern among
the latter that would be pretty for
babies' long skirts. It was hemstitched,
the hem decorated at intervals with
little curlycues worked in white silk,
while above was a decoration of dots
in satin stitch. It was only 69 cents a
yard, and was much to be preferred
to another by its side which was de-
cidedly more elaborate, though less in
price.
Better a little fine embroidery than
a cheap, gaudy pattern.
A white or colored cotton dress
usually becomes creased and crumpled
long before it is soiled sufficiently to
warrant its dispatch to the laundry. A
little thin starch, made with cold
water, will, however, be found excel-
lent as a means of stiffening the skirt
where it has become limp, a sponge
dipped in the starch being used with
which to dampen the material. The
garment should then be spread over
an ironing board and pressed all over
'by degrees, says Woman's Life.
* *
One of the loveliest of the luncheon
•dresses is made of rose-colored cloth,
with a long, plain drooping skirt. The
waist is a little affair in ivory-colored
lace. But the coat is one of those
•elaborate little French coats, cut away
in the front and finished with velvet
collar and cuffs. The hat is a wide
black one, with an immense feather
going almost entirely around the brim
and hanging off at the back.
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A spring costume of graceful out-
lines is noticeable for the lining which
^shows on the moderately wide three-
quarter length sleeves and beneath the
•points of the godet jacket skirt. This
costume was fashioned by a woman
of considerable renown as a fashion-
able modiste, and certainly the cos-
tume does her credit. The material
used Is a rich-looking green broad-
cloth, a color which Is almost black,
yet shows the verdure tinge. The
style is simple, the only noticeable
feature being displayed in the p6inted>
godet arrangement of the jacket. It
is lined witli burnt orange silk. These
two colors, while so very different,
hnve combined splendidly in this cos-
tume. The idea of a wholly different
color for a lining is, indeed, a new
move toward more originality and less
imitation of other fine frocks.
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In spite of the fact that the sleeve
of the evening bodice consists of noth-
ing more than a transparency of tulle,
so fine as sometimes to be hardly
noticeable, and introduced not infre-
quently in the pale, flesh color to
which the French couturiere has ac-
corded such a large measure of favor,
a rigid, unwritten rule ordains that it
must reach nearly to the elbow, while
the expedient of powdering it over
lightly with diamond dewdrops, pearls
or gems, repiv?sents a pretty fancy
which is hardly likely to be super-
seded for some time to come. Artificial
flowers are slill worn extensively with
evening gowns, but trails and long-
hanging sprays have given place to a
certain extent to great single blooms
or compact "market" bunches. In
cases where the gown of tulle or ninon
is covered with an overdress, slashed
up to the waist, a charming expedient
is adopted of connecting the sides with
little bouquets of moss rosebuds, hya-
cinths and Parma violets, which take
the place of the inevitable lattice-
work of ribbons, with its attendant
army of tassels.
FORECAST OF SPRING
As simple and dainty a yoke for a
chemise as you could find is made
from two handkerchiefs. The hand-
kerchiefs should not be lace-trimmed,
but may be daintily embroidered
around the plain hemstitched hem.
The two handkerchiefs are used for
the yoke, front and back, and for lit-
tle sleeve caps. The handkerchiefs
are cut in half, from one corner to the
other, so as to make four triangular
pieces. The cut edges of two of the
pieces are used for the tops of the
front and back yokes. This makes the
opposite corner extend into the
chemise in a point. The chemise is
cut to form a point and the hem-
stitched edges of the pieces are
sewed to the chemise to form the
point. The back of the chemise is
made in the same manner, and the cut
edges are neatly hemmed.
The other two pieces of handker-
chief are then hemmed neatly on the
raw edges and the two smaller cor-
ners are firmly fastened, one each to
one end of the front and back of the
chemise, so as to make the larger and
uncut corner fall in a pointed cap over
the arm. Lace is then sewed to the
four upper sides of the handkerchiefs,
which form the top of the yoke. At
each side of the arms, where the shoul-
der cap joins the yoke pieces, a dainty
bow of ribbon Is placed.
m
One of the advanced spring models which will be worn as much as the
(shirt-waist costume for everyday wear is the jumper dress with the princess
panel at the front and back. The one illustrated is developed in green and
gray plaid messaline, trimmed with greeu velvet ribbon. The side portions
are ail-over lace over a lining of gray silk. The yoke guimpe is of gray silk,
with the sleeves and yoke portion of the all-over lace matching that 011 the
waist. If desired the dress may be made all of one material, with the guimpe
of silk in contrasting shade. It is a particularly good pattern for any of
the figured ioulards or challis, striped or plain mohairs, or rajah silks and
will also make up well in any of the. silk ginghams or cotton voiles for early
summer wear.
PRETTY FANCY APRON
as
DESIGNED FOR SLIM FIGURES.
New Modes Something of a Despair
for the Stout Woman.
There will certainly bo ample em-
ployment for folk who doctor figures
if the present tendencies of fashion
persist. Hips are hopelessly out of
fashion
The fat woman is in a very bad
case indeed, from the point of view
of the fashion autocrat. She simply
cannot look well in the latest frocks.
Reduce, mesdanies; reduce.
If your skirts must cling they give
an impression of supple slenderness.
The new skirt or the new close prin-
cess looks distressingly objectionable
upon the woman of tightly laced
waist and big hips—is but a carica-
ture of itself.
The cutaway coat of medium or ex-
treme length is an absurdity upon a
wearer who has not a well-rounded
bust and slender hips. The closely
draped sleeves and long sleeves which
are more and more in evidence so re-
duce the width of the shoulder and
torso that wide hips throw the sil-
houette out of all graceful proportion.
Yes, unquestionably we must wrestle
with our figures unless we are con-
tent not to be chic or unless some
freak of fashion turns the course of
the current.
BLUE CHIFFON VOILE.
... ™e„f,Ty apr0n 10W pIays a more important part in the wardrobe of
ii i? i woman than for some time past. The popularity of the chafing
dish has been a factor in this development and the young girl or matron who
does not own one or more fancy aprons is an exception. Fine, sheer materials
naturally have the preference, and white takes the lead but among the
•tMSSK rfh^trns80 a,lur,ng are many that — admi™bi>- £
In the accompanying sketch is shown a particularly fetching apron of
figured lawn. As indicated, it is made from two squares of the material the
apron part simply requiring a little feather stitching around the heni on
three sides and a little rounding out at the waist line to be ready. The bib
calls for more work, as the circular openirg for the head must be carefully
measured and neatly finished. The two squares are adjusted at the waist
with a buttonhole. A feature that distinguishes this apron from others simi-
larly_ fashioned is that the bib in the back comes down to meet waist line
and is attached to the belt button. Large bandanna handkerchiefs are ser*
wlceable for aprons of this type, which are practical as well a3 pretty.
IDEA FOR TABLE DECORATION.
Floral Harmony Adds Greatly to the
General Effect.
When one is using a special flower
for the decoration of the table at a for-
mal luncheon or dinner it is artistic to
have the same flowers used as a gar-
nish for as many of the dishes as pos-
sible.
Thus, if one has daisies and ferns in
i he center of the table, have the lamp
shades of green paper, cut in narrow
frond-like pieces to represent ferns.
Serve the oysters in their shells
with a wreath of ferns around the out-
side and a lemon nestling in a bed of
daisies in the center.
Twine the stems of sherbet glasses
in maidenhair, if it can he done just
before sending to the table, otherwise
it will be too wilted.
If you have grape fruit served in
glasses have them standing in a
wreath of daisies, with ferns on the
stems. Or, if the half fruit is served,
let the edge of the plate be wreathed
with a mixed wreath of ferns and
daisies.
The ices should be molded in the
form of daisies, if you care to go to
lie expense, and should have a touch
of pistache in them to represent the
green.
If you do not use molded ices, then
1 hey will look well served in boxes in
the form of paper daisies or covered
with real ferns.
The place cards can be a painted
bunch of the flowers, cut out so they
can be slipped on the top of the gob-
let.
The candy and small cakes should
be green nnd white, and if the dinner
is elaborate enough to give souvenirs
you might have the floral centerpieces
arranged in separate bunches of
daisies and ferns that can be given to
each guest in the drawing room be-
fore she leaves.
WITH
Railroading.
Hi- was n railroad man and she
Was just us sweet an she could be!
Tlicy wandered where the shade was deep
And where the Ivies cling and creep.
Upon :i fallen log they unt-
ie wondered Just where ho was at.
Said he, "Let's play a railroad
game
And you be nil the virgin world.
While I promote and run a road
Where'er our nation's Hag's un-
furled."
Said she, "I do not know the game,
And yet it sounds like jolly fun.
If you are ready—well, begin
And let your rumbling railroad
run!"
Then, while tho shadows interlaced,
He placed Ills arm about her waist.
A stalwart arm was his, and stout,
Completely girdling hor about.
"What are you doing, sir?" she said
With angry tossing of her head.
"A seizure of the right of way!
Please do not pout and spoil the
game."
"I'd have you know," said she with
fire,
"You have not bargained for the
same!"
"Oh, tell me, pray," the lover
cried,
"What must I pay to win the
right?"
She gently pushed Ills arm away
And said, "Well-call again-to-
night."
And when he came with eager trend,
She met him in the hall arid said:
"I think this railroad—do you see'.'—
.Might be of wondrous help to me,
And so I've planned to offer tills:
Just give the-right-of-way a KISS!"
o o o
Reflections.
Those who want much have much to
get. Those who want little, often ae
cure it and are content. If you are
content, all the prizes of earth are to
you as dross.
☆ ☆ ☆
An unused talent will depreciate.
There is no such thing as unchange-
ableness in this world. We progress
or we retrograde. If you have a tal
ent, use it, broaden it, and make it
your ladder of success.
☆ ☆ ☆
To be moderate is to be broad and
forgiving. Moderation is a pure
stream that winds freshly through the
parched meadows of life, soothing the
thirsty grasses that lean hungrily
toward its lave, singing its song of
reason and temperance to all alon
the course.
☆ ☆ ☆
The man who is striving in the
midst of things to win, never will die
of ennui or gout. Action means health,
interest, brain—and it may mean suc-
cess. It never can mean utter fail
tire. Only those who give up and
rust out fail, utterly. Defeat, is not
failure. It is merely the incentive to
try again.
☆ ☆ ☆
The most mellow-toned organ is
useless to the man who cannot bring
forth its melody; the flowers are mere
things of Nature to him who cannot
appreciate their beauty; the artistic
of life is unseen except by the man
who looks with the eyes of an artist
or ti lover. We must not expect the
people as a whole to admire or under-
stand us. Only those who know and
feel can sympathize with our highest
moods and fancies.
☆ ☆ ☆
Sometimes it seems to you that suc-
cess is a long way off. doesn't it?
What you are doing gives you little
hope or aspiration, the world is dreary
and unappreciative and the sluggard
"it-ain't-no-use" takes possession of
your heart. But I say to you, friends,
don't give up; get your second wind
and hang on! Success is merely the
application of a stout heart, the de-
termination of the bull-dog and the
passing of time. Hold fast until you
win. Never admit you have failed.
Leave that to your critics. And what-
ever you do, never give up. If you
must be blue, be blue; but. don't be
blue enough to let go.
© O O
Recollections.
'ih. well do I remember
When I wn3 a little chap;
The hand that rocked the cradle
Later on applied the strap.
-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Ah. well do I remember
How I used to squirm and twitch
When the hand that fixed the waterfall
Also applied the switch.
—Ohio Sun.
Ob, well do I remember
When pa laid down the law,
I usually saw the finish
With a wallop on the jaw.
—Toledo Blade,
HER GOOD FORTUNE.
After Years Spent In Vain Effort.
Mrs. Mary E. H. Rouse, of Cam-
bridge, N. Y., says: "Five years ago
I had a bad fall and
it affected my kid-
neys. Severe pains
in my back and hips
became constant, and
sharp twiiges fol-
lowecl any exertion.
^ ij The kidney secro-
tions wei'° Warily dls-
4 colored. I lost flesh
and grew too weak to work. Though
constantly using medicine I despaired
of being cured until I began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time I was
completely cured. I am now in ex-
cellent health."
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Sunday School Lessons for the World.
A power greater than that of kings
seems to have been wielded by the
little group of thoughtful men who
gathered at the Fenway residence of
W. N. Hartshorn to select the les-
sons for the Sunday schools of the
world, says the Boston Herald. Every
year they gather to make this choice,
and when a decision has been reached
the lessons are handed out. to the
printers and by them literally scat-
tered over the planet. The word thus
goes forth not in one but in scores
of languages. Europe and Africa, east
and west, north and south, get these
helps to Religions study in the vernac-
ular. There is a supply for Hawaii,
Japan Mid the islands of the sea. For
India alone 40 dialects have to be pro-
vided for. Some 500,000,000 Sunday
school leaflets are thus distributed
every year.
Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local application*, an tUey Coauut rem-h the df
UH-tM l"'ttlon of tin; our. Tiiero | , ,,n!v one way to
cur.? .k'iilnenH,nnd that Is by ooriHtltutlonal reinedle*.
J)pafiu.,«« m cause.1 \,y mi inflamed coadlil >n of iho
mii.'oiin llnfru of ifie Kuotuehlan Tuhe. VVlicn th!i *
tu-'ie is Infliiiucd y-u haven ruruhlln« sound or ltn-
p-'i f. Iieurliitf. and when It l.-t cntltvlv closed. Deaf-
it- * < l.i tlio r.'suit.nnd unlosHtho Inflammation can bo
trtKf/i out and thl-i tube restored to Its normal coudi-
llon, h'.'.irlni; will he destroyed forever; nine cascn
.-tit ..f t-n are caused hy Catarrh, which !•< nothing
but an Inflamed condition of tho mucous surface*.
" i* will i;!ve. Oil" lluudred Dollars for any ca*e of
- .mess (caused l.y catarrhi that cannot b- rurod
by Hull'a Catarrh Cure. Sund f"r c!rcu five.
c ,, , T, , F- «'• CHUNKY & CO., Toledo, O
Bold by Prui?g!#K 7."m\
Take Hall's I-'amlly iJiils for constipation.
Heard at the Drama.
Mrs. Ryetop—John, how much time
elapses between the second and third
acts?
Mr. H;-: lep—: piob'ram says six
months, Maria.
Mrs. Ryetop (agha3t)—Six months,
John? Lands, we can't wait! Why,
them buckwheat cakes I left to riz
will have gone clear through the roof
by that time.
important to Mothers.
^ Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children; and see that it
Bears the
Signature _
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Sophistry.
"Dear, I only play poker for fun."
"But you bet, don't you?"
"Well, there wouldn't be any fun
without a little betting."—Louisville
Courier-Journal.
In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE.
A powder. It cures painful, smart-
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub-
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Love your neighbor, but don't pull
down the fence.—German.
This attractive afternoon gown is
made of Copenhagen blue chiffon voile
and the skirt tucked over the hips and
across front has an overskirt effect
near bottom. The kimono bodice j
crosses in surplice fashion, each side, |
as well as sleeves, finished with a I
wide hand of self-tone satin, bordering
which are cream lace motifs, run with j
gold thread. An embroidered net I
matching the motifs in color fills in \
the V neck and blue dotted chiffon ,
frills serve as a finish to the short |
sleeves. I
A Tight Collar.
There is nothing which gives
greater discomfort than a tight collar
and one frequently finds a new linen
one a trifle small after it is laundered.
Small white rings can be sewed on the
back and ribbon run through them and
tied, making a neat finish, or ribbons
can be sewed on the ends of the col-
lar and tied. Four eyelets worked in
the ends of the collar and threaded
with ribbon will make a neat finish.
Veil Hints.
Throw your veils away in time, if
they are cheap ones.
Don't wear them after they have g<
so streaked with dust that they spo 1
the complexion.
If they are of the costly kind, dip
them in an odorless cleaning fluid.
Shake out vigorously and put to
dry on the bed or ironing beard,
stretching and pinning down the cor-
ners to countepane or covering.
I hnve not yet forgotten, i
I only wish I could,
Tito hand that hurt the hardest
Was tho one that sawed the* wood.
—St. lxmis Times
And. I guess. you all remember,
When green apples brought disaster
The hand that used the slipper
Applied the horseradish plaster.
—Houston Post.
I. too, have not forgotten
What mother did, you bet;
Now, feeling of my trousers,
I find them warmish yet!
o o o
"Gcod-By, John."
At a prayer meeting not a hundred
miles from St. Louis the other night an
old gentleman who was somewhat illiter-
ate hut quite fervent made the following
prayer: "O Lord, thou knowest that we
tre thankful to Thee that our souls are
safe from the fire that quenehetli not. If
a man lose his horse. Thou knowest that
he can buy another: if he lose his house
Thou knowest lie can build another if
he lose his wife. Thou knowest he can
geL another. !>ut if he lose his soul-Good
by. John."—St. Louis (Mich.) Hepublican
Leader.
^^TtJVvVVl
Affer suffering for seven years,
this woman was restored i o liealth
by Lydia E. Pinkliam's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter., writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
" I had female troubles for seven
yaars—was all run-down, and so ner-
vous | poult! * ot <■'.> --lythino'. The
doctors treated uic« for dine. ent troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
dition I wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for ad-
vice and took Lydia E. I'inkham's Vege-
table Compound, and I am now streug
and well." 4
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink-
ham's Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has posi t ively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammat ion, ulcera-
tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear- -
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tion,dizziness, or nervous prostration.
"Why don't you try it ?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham it there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
letterincontidenceandadvise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she lias helped
thousands. Address, Lyiui, Muss.
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