The Sonora Sun. (Sonora, Tex.), Vol. [2], No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 10, 1904 Page: 3 of 8
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Persian Lawn With Lace.
Negligees In white are ulways dain-
ty and charming, and have, besides,
the merit of laundering easily and
well. This one la exceptionally grace-
ful and becoming and la shown In
lawn with frills of polnte de Paris
lace, but can be reproduced in many
other fabrics and In color as well as
white; the frills being of lace, em-
broidery, or the material, as pre-
ferred. Also there Is a choice allowed
of the flounce or a plain skirt. The
garment Is a simple one and Is made
with full fronts and back that are
Joined to a shallow yoke that Is con-
cealed by the big collar. The quan-
tity of material required for the me-
dium size is 14% yards 27, 12% yards
32. or 8% yards 44 Inches wide with
the flounce, and 10 yards 27, 9 yards
82 or 6 yards 44 without, with 9 yards
of lace for frills.
Latest Demands of Fashion.
Radical changes In late summer
styles for women are few and far be-
tween, although the latest creations
In gowns are modeled after those of
the Louis periods. Yet some of the
changes while not in the extreme are
for the better and consist mostly of
softening and toning down.
A smart gown of the lingerie type
is accompanied by one of those three-
quarter coats of a delicate colored
taffeta and must be of a soft lustrous
quality. There is no lining and in-
sertions of dainty lace give to them
a decidedly pretty effect. Some hav.)
no lace trimmings at all but are made
witu pufllings and other self trim-
mings. As for gowns in general they
aro made with full skirts and the best
effects show the fullness at the bot-
tom, which is attained by making the
skirt flat, about the hips and allowing
it to fall out below with a kilted ef-
fect at the feet.
spoonful in all. Mix an ounce each
of cloves, mace, and if liked hot, tea-
spoon of cayenne, a tablespoon each
of mustard seed, white pepper and
fresh horseradish. Put the lemons In
stone Jar, with the mixed spices be-
tween each layer of lemon slices.
Heat two quarts of white wine vine-
gar boiling hot and pour over the
whole. After standing 24 hours,
squeeze out the pulp through cheese
clcth, strain and bottle. Keep in a
cool place. Can lie made any time of
year, but is especially nice in hot
weather on cold meats and a change
from other catchup.
Chiffon Mohair.
As the season advances materials
of a soft flimsy texture become still
moro prevalent. One of the newest
additions to the popular line of chif-
fons Is chiffon mohair. It Is suited
to the smartest of summer gowns and
gives a pretty effect. The champagne
color, white, dark and light blue are
very much In demand. In the shad-
ed effects, blue, black and brown are
the smartest combinations.
Plenty to Choose From.
Dolly Varden silk mulls make a
popular material and form a close
rival for the printed nets. In these
mulls the ground is white with tinted
floral designs upon it. The linen
gown is the choice of the ultra fash-
ionable for both morning and after-
noon wear. The pale colors are more
in vogue than the plain white, al-
though the pure while for hot summer
days hold their own.
The Fichu Effect.
Fichus, or collars draped to give a
fichu effect, make an easily applied
completing touch for many inexpens-
ive summer dresses. These pictur-
esque accessories are made of the
finest mull, chiffon or any Boft fabric
of the kind. They may be finished
with seif-ruffles or wee frills of lace.
Many little French touches in the
Dimming are possible to the home
dressmaker.
Lemon Juice and salt wipe out the
average stain.
A little salt in the water sets the
average color.
Remove stains before sending gar-
ments to the laundry.
Embroidered dresses must be
ironed on the wrong side.
To keep cut flowers as long as
possible, add a little salt to the water
In which they are placed.
For gasoline washing soak the gar-
ment in a vessel for half an hour. In
spots It may need scrubbing. Rinse
in fresh gasoline and hang out to
dry.
High Turn-Over Collars.
High turn-over embroidered collar j
of lace and other materials are stliJ
popular. They resemble a great deal |
those that the old-fashioned tailor |
once affected for women with long
necks. In fact, all the ideas and fan |
ctets of the past few years have been i
combined in ihe season's styles, and
with the most artistic effect.
Square Yoke Waist.
Square yokes are exceedingly fasn-
tollable and suit some figures and |
faces better than any other sort. This
very pretty waist includes one that
extends over the shoulder, after the
prevailing style, and can be made
slightly low, as illustrated, or high
with a regulation stork. The model
Is made of sheer white batiste with
the yoke and cuffs of represe net
banded with lace Insertion, the lining
beneath the yoke being cut away to
give a transparent effect; but the de-
sign Is suited to all seasonable mate-
rials, thin enough to be made full,
and various combinations can be
made. All-over lace, of many sorts,
fine tucking, and the many combina-
tions of bandings with fancy stitches,
all are admirable for yoke and cuffs,
while the trimming can be one ol
many things.
The waist is made with full front
and backs which are arranged over
a lining that is smooth at the upper
portion hut gathered at the waist line
to blouse with the waist. The yoke
is separate, arranged over the waist
on Indicated lines, and the sleeves are
full puffs finished with fitted cuffs, and
can be either arranged over the foun
datlon or left unllned, as liked.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 4% yards 21
inches wide, 3% yards 27 Inches wide
or 2% yards 44 Inches wide, with 1
yard 18 or % yard 40 Inches wide fot
yoke and cuffs and 4% yards of band
ing to trim as illustrated.
For Idle Hours.
The making of fancy chemises ant
other pretty accessories makes de
lightful pickup work to engage the Idle
hours of the summer girl. Sprays o!
flowers may he elaborately worker
nnd combined with Insertion and lint
lace, and motives of drawn work art
ruccessfully Introduced.
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A FASHIONA BLE BLOUSE.
Smart Frocks and Hats.
A very smart frock was made of
rrse-plnk muslin trimmed plentifully
with lace in Paris shade. It was worn
with a Leghorn hat; this had a high
crown. There were two twlsta of
soft pink ribbon round it and an im-
nenso pink rose with foliage ap-
peared In front. Another charming
hat. worn with a pale blue uuslin
dress, was in a picture shape made of
wire, and covered with lace, string
colored. The lace was slightly gaged,
and simulated a short, narrow curtain
at the back. The high crown was
trimmed with twisted bands of soft
blue satin ribbon, a big ehou of the
ribbon being fastened in front a littlo
to the left side. Tusser frocks should
be worn with coarse straw ats,
trimmed say, with cabbage roses and
a little foliage, otherwise with bands
of velvet or ribbon.—Boston Globe.
oudoir
Confidences
Cerise Is a good deal seen in white
combinations.
Sweet peas fashion the most fetch-
ing flower hat.
Narrow wash braid Is much used to
trim the linen frock.
Gay Japanese buttons and Oriental
b«rt lighten the dull pongee.
Ijice sleeve ruffles seem part and
parcel of every smart costume.
A colored bead or two glints In the
center of embroidered flowers.
Undersleeves anil chemisettes are
now a feature of hot-weather fash-
ions.
To tie chiffon veils in a how in the
back Is a later notion than to tie
them In front.
Finish off the green foliage hat with
a great knot of pale blue soft satin
ribbon.
Trimmings of soft, lustrous straw
are used on gowns of voile, net, lace
or taffeta.
Lemon Catchup.
Cut six smooth-skinned lemons In
slices, remove seeds, and sprinkle
little salt on each slice, about s tnble-
Cream lace with white silk makes
an exceedingly effective as well as
fashionable combination both for sep-
arate blouses and entire gowns. The
very charming waist illustrated Is
adapted to both purposes, and Is made
of white Korean crepe, with yoke and
cuffs made of motifs of cream polnte
de Venlso connected by bands of taf-
feta embroidered with French knots.
TWn v~i.a it becomingly shaped and
can he made over a foundation or
transparent, as may be liked, while
the blouse below Is laid In fine tucks
which are stitched for a short dis-
tance only and provide the soft ful-
ness below that point. To make the
waist for a woman of medium size
will be required 4% yarda of material
21, 3% yards 27, or 2% yards 44 |
inches wide, with 1 yard of all-over i
lace.
Baby.
tow-hoad,.,) bubv,
.Like a butler bull.
Half inclined to laughter, «*>
Half Inclined to pquall.
Dimples in your elbows.
Dimple in your chin:
Ijookh like God had made yon
To put dimples in!
Looks like God had made you.
lb*l> poly boy.
With your mouth n-purker
Eyes u-dance with joy,
Just to carry dimples.
Whut—have you a pain?
Dear, such twisty tacua
Are a sign of rain.
Half a laugh, half crying,
Don’t know what to do.
Gulping, sobbing, sighing.
Tel! you. baby: You
Stick like that to mother
Always when in doubt —
All the years of all your life,
And you can’t lose out.
—Houston Post.
Parlor Magic.
To fill with smoke two apparently
empty bottles—Rinse out one bottle
with hartshorn and another bottle
with spirits of salts; next, bring the
bottles together, mouth to mouth;
both will at once be filled with white
vapors. The vapors in question are
composed of sal ammoniac—a solid
body, generated by the union of two
invisible* gases.
To obtain fire from water—Throw a
small quantity of potassium on the
surface of a little water in a basin.
Immediately a rose-colored flame will
bo produced. Any chemist will supply
the quantity for several of these ex-
periments for a very small sum.
To give a party a ghostly appear-
ance—Take half a pint of spirits and,
having warmed it, put a handful of
salt with it into a basin; then set it
on fire, and It will have the effect of
making every person look hideous.
This feat must be performed in a
room.
To make a card Jump out of the
pack—Take a pack of cards and let
any one draw any card that he may
choose and afterward put it in the
pack, but so that you may know where
to find it at pleasure; then take a
piece of wax and put it under the
thumb nail of your hand and fasten a
hair to your thumb and the other end
of the hair to the card; then spread
the pack of cards upon on the table
and say “Come forth!” and the card
will Jump out of the pack.
Magic breath—Half fill a glass tum-
bler with lime water; breathe Into it
frequently, at the same time stirring
it with a piece of glass. The fluid,
which before was perfectly transpa-
rent, will presently become quite
white, and, if allowed to remain at
rest, real chalk will be deposited.
To produce instantaneous light up-
on Ice—Throw upon Ice a small piece
of potassium, and It will burst into a
bright flame.
To light a lamp with a piece of Ice
—Attach a piece of potassium of the
size of a small shot to the wick of a
lamp; have also ready a piece of Ice,
with which, when you touch the po-
tassium, the lamp will blaze Immedi-
ately. To perform the experiment,
place the lamp upon the tuble before
the audience. Question the ladles as
to what means they generally employ
to light their lamps. If they answer
in the usual way, you may respond
that you know a much better plan.
Raise the lamp, that they may per-
ceive that It Is not lighted; then take
the Ice nnd touch the potassium,
which will blaze instantaneously. Ad-
vise the ladles lo try the experiment
at home when they wish to light their
lamps. Diamond.
A Pin and Coin Trick.
Here is a very simple littlo trick,
which looks not at all easy and quite
as if the performer must be very
bklllful Indeed. Take a silver coin,
a quarter or a half dollar, and pick it
up by placing the points of two pins,
Hew to Hold the Coins.
one on either side of the coin's edge.
You may hold the coin securely In
this position if you press firmly with
both pins.
Now, blow smartly against the up-
per edge of the coin, and It will fly
around and around, revolving with
great rapidity between the pins.
Pretty Parlor Game.
From red or pink tissue paper cut
large, medium and small rose leaves
until you have enough to make an im-
mense, full-blown rose that will fit In
r. large salad howl. Arrange theso to
make the flower as perfect as possible.
To as resny of the leave? ns there are
guests tie green baby i.pbon, which
must hang over the outside of the
howl. At the bottom of each leaf thus
prepared fasten a slip of paper on
which is written a prophecy of some
kind. For instance, on one write "You
A'ill have a long, happy life;” on an-
other, “You will soon go on a Journey
across water.”
A pretty fancy la to have a ring
artened to one of them which will fall
lo the one who receives the slip of
inptr on which Ir, written "All things
•hat aro good fall to you.”
When theso arc all arranged each
guest takes one of the tiny ribbons
hanging at the side of the bowl and
they give a quick pull all together,
which scatters the leaves In all direc-
tions, leaving (hem dangling in the
bunds of those who hold the ribbon ut
the other end.
The inottoeH may he comic or senti-
mental. In either case they afford
plenty of fun, as they must be read
aloud.
Making a Cork Walk.
Lots and lots of boys and girls
rave seen a match box. a horse fly, a
Ftone fence, and even a hoard walk,
t ut we are pretty sure that very few
of you havo ever seen a cork walk.
Still, under certain circumstances, a
Cork Walking Down the Board.
cork can walk, and this Is the way
lo bring about that unusual spectacle.
Get as large a cork as you can find,
and slick side by- side In one end a
pair of flat-headed nails. Then get
two forks and insert them, one iu
each side, near the other end of the
cork, as shown In tho picture.
Now get a strip of wood four or
five feet long and about two inches
v lue, and make an inclined plane of
it by piling hooks or boxes under one
end. Place the cork on this, standing
P on its nail legs, with one fork hang-
ing down on either side of tho strip
of wood. Start the fork swinging
from side to side, and you will see
the cork walk Jerkily down the board,
taking ridiculous stiff-legged little
steps on its nail legs.
Can You Spin the Egg ShellT
Here is a trick which will surprise
the whole family.
Tho next time you eat a boiled egg
moisten the rim—not merely the edge,
but all the raised part—of your plate
and place the empty egg shell on the
wet surface.
The shell should be broken off
evenly all the way around, so as to
form a little cup.
Now, If you hold Ihe plate up and
lip it slightly, Ihe egg will not mere-
ly slide, but spin, along the rim, and
I y continually altering the Inclination
angle of the plate you can make the
shell spin all the way around It. I do
not mean that It will spin rapidly,
like a top, but. thnt as It goes around
the plnte it also revolves slowly about
Its own axis In the same direction.
Now this, you know. Is Just what
the earth does in traveling around the
sun. so here you have an easy and
pretty lesson in astronomy at the
breakfast table.
It in not exactly nice to muss with
one’s food, hut in this case it may be
allowable to make a daub of egg yolk
Ir the center of the plate, with rays
streaming out all around, to repre-
tent the sun.
A Cat Angler.
Cats ran be trained as easily as
dogs, and form the same habit of fol-
lowing one about, says a writer. My
big black Tom has gone everywhere
with me since his kitten days, long
tramps In the woods, coaching lours,
picnics—no Journey proves too hard
for him. Once when we wore start-
ing on o fishing trip, I locked him up,
quite securely ns I thought, suppos-
ing, of course, that he would not en-
joy the uncertain motion of the boat
or the Inevitable wetness of the sur-
roundings. Rut at tho last moment
he came hounding down the wharf
and serenely established himself on
the cushions In the stern, evidently
preparc.l to take fisherman's luck
with the r#jt of us. He showed no
sign of feer as long as we were
around. He enjoyed the minnows
that fell to his share, and since then
the collcct'on of rods and tackle is a
sign for him to trot off happily to
where the boats are moored.
He has now become quite an experi-
enced sport, watching the water keen-
ly for the ripples that tell of a “bite,”
and cocking his shiny black head ex-
t Itedly on this side and that as the
Mnc grows taut nnd the rod curves In
the struggle. His joy knows no
bounds when the victim Is landed at
last, ar.d he runs from one end to an-
other. purring and rubbing his back
against any projecting hand or foot,
apparently In an ocotasy of congratu-
lation. Some one frivolously sug-
gested that In my black beauty re-
lived the soul of a complete angler,
and r ince then he has been “Ike” to
his numerous friends and acquaint-
an"et'.
A Bird Tragedy.
”1 was sitting on the hack veranda,
sewing, one bright morning last
week,” said a lady living In a second-
Mory flat, “when something flew
Fwiftly past me, almost within reach
Startled, 1 glan —d up Just in time
lo see a beautiful robin alight undei
the eaves of the house opposite. A
long straw in his mouth showed me
he was busily at work building a nest:
“As I sat watching, hla mate hoppeo
in sight from under the hidden roof,
and seemed most Interested In the
building process, to which In the
mean time tho builder had added bits
of wool and straw. Much pleased
with his progress, my little friend
hopped upon a branch of a maple
tree close by and poured forth a short
strain.
“Suddenly a small boy strolled
along and. espying the bird, stepped
Into the road and gathered a few peb-
bles. Advancing stealthily, he crept
closer to the little songster, and In
breathless anxiety I watched him
fling the stone. O, happy chance! A
breath of air at thnt moment lifted
tho branch, and the stone went wide
of its mark. The little nest builder,
startled by the missile, flew off into
the distance; but, after sailing In
mid-air for a moment or two, he re-
turned and lit upon a neighboring
roof.
"Aguiu the hoy took aim, and again
I awaited In breathless suspense; hut
this time tho aim proved too true!
There was a fluttering of little wings
and all was still.
"Alas! thought I, for the snug little
half-built nest under the oaves which
was never to be completed, and, alas!
for the mother bird that would wall
In vain for her mate's return.”
An Autograph Calendar.
The home tnado calendar 1b just
now one of the holiday gifts which is
In course of manufacture, and cer-
tainly them Is no gift which Is war-
ranted to keep new all the year In
(he same way that the hand Inscribed
calendar Is. To make this calendar
it Is first essential that 366—no, 3tiC
(for 1904 Is leap year)—slips of pa-
per be cut of a uniform size—three
inches wide by four Inchon long Is a
fair measurement—and then, after
having an Inked lino drawn across
one Inch from tho top edge, they are
ready to Inscribe. A line In rod Ink
is suggested. The space above the
lino Is reserved for tho date, and may
be added last, just before the slips
are mounted Into a block and cement-
ed at both sides so that the owner
may not anticipate tho contents of
the various leaves.
The leaves aro now sent about to
the various friends of the one for
whom the calendar Is Intended, and
each Is Invited to Inscribe a leaf with
an appropriate sentiment, either orig-
inal or quoted, but in tho person’s
own handwriting. As may be seen,
there are dally surprises all during
tho year for the recipient.
One of those autograph calendars Is
now In process of construction for a
young fellow at college, and It Is be-
ing made by the young girls of his
Foclal set at home. On some of the
slips he will find a tiny photograph
of the sender. On another a sketch
of some significant subject; on an-
other an allusion to some event in
tho past, a reminder of an occasion
to cause him amusement. There Is
fine opportunity hero for tho display
of origluullty, nnd by the time each
girl has done her best, the calendar
is sure to bo filled.
This same calendar Idea works up
beautifully for a birthday gift, when
It may begin with tho birthday, no
matter when it comes, nnd extend
through the following year to the next
birthday. If It is preferred, the slips
of paper, Instead of being mounted
on a block and cemented, may be per
forated with two round holes at the
lop nnd then mounted on the wooden
hack with wire hooks, tho name that
finds favor on many desks, enabling
the owner to examine all at any time.
A Tripod on a Tea Table.
Some time, when tea Is late and the
family Is all about tho table waiting,
The Tripod Complete.
jot. may surprise all by a very clever
and at the same time simple and easy
trick.
Take a napkin ring and through It
pass three forks with the points up-
ward and rest their handles on the
table.' Spread the tops of the forks
rpr.rt and Inside them place a plate
or any round dish which will fit with-
it. the space they afford. This will
surely lock the whole thing, and a
heavy dish may be placed upon the
plate without fear of Its being broken.
Champion Stalk of Rye.
There is on exhibition In Heverly,
Mass., a stalk of rye measuring over
seven feet from the roots to the tip.
The rye was grown at Prides Cross-
ng by Louis Larson.
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