Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 26, 1918, Page 6

PAGE SIX FALL FROCKS AT HOME—ABROAD America Makes a More Definite ~ Change in Attire Than \ Does Paris. SILHOUETTE TO REMAIN SAME Long and Short Skirt Problem Con- tinues to Be an Absorbing Toplc— L Writer Claims Medieval Gown Is. Rampant. New York.—The great offensive In feshions, which the world has been awniting with anxious uncertainty, dld not take place. The silhouette "remains practically the same for autumn as it has been for two years. There is enough in the fashions, however, to keep the public puessing ‘and put it on the defensive. Things are not exactly as they were, nlthough the fundamentals remain the same. The interesting development of the outpat of apparel for autumn is the fact that America makes a more defl- nite change than does Paris. She ad« 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 guch a helght that it is improbable an American woman would wear them, vnless she is in uniform, driving an ag-| tomobile or doing other active work. France, as was said before, put out these short skirts with the plea that they were in co-operation with the gov- ernment 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 thelr ward- robe to which they resort as soon as their war service hours are over. Medievalism Still Rampant. We have worn atroclously short skirts, and even in the most polite cir- cles, where one expected conservatlon, there have been unduly scant clothes worn on the plea that they were com- fortable. One cared very little about it when the wearers were flappers, 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 teste. 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 a mistake, for, if the entire world wears Its skirts leng by Thanksgiving thé women who #it In outer darkness will wail and 4 Peirrot top coat of beige-colored ve- “lours which has the revived barrel outline, It is trimmed with wide bands of Yukon seal and fastened with immense buttons of the fur. gnash their teeth. They can put a hem on any skirt, it is true, and this may be a compromise between an old snd a new fashion which will of ne- cessity be adopted over the land. It is, however, the continuance of the straight line that pleases women. Here and there it is broken into bits by clever designers whoe wish to insigh upon what is called the tonneau sli- houette or the draped skirt, but these are details. The fact of main importance Is that even with the tonneau skirt or one ar- ranged according to the tight, pullback drapery of more than three decades ago, the walistline Is big, the ankle line is slim, and the pencil outline from head to heels remains. It is these draped skirts which the Americans put out in June and wore In August that are still very much the thing. They have no bustle effect, and their narrowness at the hem is com- fortably obviated by an inset, fan- shaped plaiting at the back which gives the feet entire freedom of movement. Yet, considering these new fashions and realizing that they .are possible winners in the race for a settled fash- fon by Thanksgiving, the absorbing fact remains that the medieval gown Is rampant. The long chemise tunic is not as wmart as the chemise frock. In truth, 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 girdle at one side. It Is trimmed with Russian |qulrrel. 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 waistline, if one may call so slight an indentation of the surface by the name of waistline, is exceedingly good. It is shown on-a great majority of American and French models. This tunic_might be called the foundation | ___ stone of autumn costumery, for its Imes are used for a Jacket to a plaid skirt, a cuirass blouse to be worn with or without a coat, and a fur jacket to be worn with separate skirts or one- plece frocks. It hangs limply down the figure to & circular line halfway be-| tween knees and hips. Its hem is Irreg- ular, as all hems are, even on many of the new sleeves, But this is true of it, and it Is a significant fact, that no matter how it is made, or of what ma- | _ terial, it carries with it an exceed- ingly narrow skirt. We have never worn just such a skirt as we will wear this autumn, and it is at its best under this short, mediaeval tunic, Certain Debatable Fashions. If a woman bases her autumn pur- chasing on these fundamental facts of costumery, she may not go far wrong, for by this time, she knows what the good materials: are, -as well as- the proper combinations of peltry and vari- ous 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 it 18 expressed in any form. There are few shop windows that do not display one or both, and the price ranges from $10 to $100 for the garment. When fringe first came into being, it was heralded by all of us as a new touch, and a 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 a gown with fringe. The same is true of the narrow, ac- cordion-plaited skirt. It is strange that this fashion did not burst into full bloom when it was advanced last Feb- He Was Satisfied. “ A lady was presenting a check at the bank. On esamination the teller shook his head wearily, and told her that she must be identified. “You must bring somebody who knows you,” he sald. The lady drew herself up. “That check,” she said, with dignity, “was given me by my husband. There's his name on it. Do you know him?” “Yes; but I don’t know you.” “Then T'll show you who I am. My husband has & mole on one cheek and looks something like a gorilla. When he talks he twists his mouth to one side, and one of his front teeth i3 miss. ing. He wears a number: seventeen THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER collar, a.number nine shoe, and won't keep his coat buttoned. He’s the hard- est man to get money out of you ever gaw; it took me three days to get this check.” The teller waved his hand. “I'm sure 1#’s all right,” he satd. 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 hushand and son, Gilbert Sandland. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Gilbert Sandland. Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Sandland. WANT AD DEPT. Advertisements in this column cost half cent a word per issue, when paid cash in advance. No ad will be run for less than 10c per issue. Ads charged on our hooks cost one cent a word per issue. No ads run for less than 25¢. LOST—Brown cameo brooch, October 23. Return to Mrs. C. R. Sanborn, 717 Lake Boulevard, for reward. 2t1026 FOR SALE FOR SALE—Furniture, bird's-eye maple bed room set, 2 beds, rock- ers, chairs, Crex rug, etc. 29 10th St. Phone 570-W. 2t1028 FOR SALE-—Bemidji Steam Laundry building and equipment, horse and 2 wagons, Studebaker car, Chicker- ing piano. J. J. Trask. 111026 FOR SALE-—At once, Shetland pony, cart, buggy, harness, saddle; one rowboat (built for outboard motor) nearly new, 3 stationary seats, 2 swivel seats. These must be sold immediately as I will soon leave for gverseas service. H. E. Reyn- olds, Secretary Commercial Club. > 6t1031 FOR SALLE—-Ten pigs. seven weeks old, for $6 each. Phone 920. 51026 FOR SALE— Baled hay. 307 f7th L. M. IFord. Phone 495-J. 6t1026 FOR SAL head of horses, 1 wagon, 2 sets harness, 1 mower, 1 get of bob sleighs, 1 spring wagon. Apply 11, 9th St. 6t1029 FOR SALE— “One milk cow, nice and gentle; one yearling Jersey heifer; a few bushels of nice carrots. Can be had at a bargain this week. Call at 1313 Irvine Ave. 2t1026 FOR SALE OR RENT—Furnished siX room house, or furnished room with use of kitehen. Typewriter and desk for sale. 1237 Dewey avenue. Phone 161-J. 611026 FOR Sz\Ll‘l——r-Hnuselmld’ t’urniture; wood heater, base burner, range, 18 Plymouth Rock pullets, 300 gts. of canned vegetables, truit and pickles. House for rent, 609 12th St., E. D. Hollenbeck. Phone 641.J. 6t1026 WANTED WANTED—Kitchen girl. Apply at once. Markham Hotel. 1026tf WANTED—Chamber maid. at once. Markham Hotel. 1026tf WANTED—To hear from owner of| Opne Grade Percheron Stallion, age 7, color - good farm for sale. State cash price, ‘full description. D. F. Bush, Minneapolis, Minh. WANTED—Man or woman, who can milk, at once, at Troppman Farm. Apply at Troppman store. 2t1026 WANTED—GIrl for housework. 29 10th St. Phone 570-W. 3t1026 SITUATION WANTED—Young man with good educauion wants posi- tion in city. Would like to hear from someone in need of com- petent help. bitious and willing to work. Ad- dress Jorgen - Lone, Ballclub, Minn. WANTED — Carpenters (finishers), two months work, 756¢ per hour. Fjelseth & Johnson, Devils Lake, N. D. WANTED—Woman to do scrubbing. Third Street Cafe. 1016tf e e e WANTBED—Girl to clerk in confec- tionery store; state experience and salary. Address A. B, care Pio- neer 1010tf mary. A New York designer put out | WANTED—Gir] stemographer with many suits with this skirt which clung to the figure as though we were back In the days of Thais of Alexandria. The truth is that accordion-plaited, transparent skirts are shown without a lining, and a woman must work out her own salvatlon if 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, 1918, by McClure Newspepes Syndicate.) some general office work experi- ence. Apply Koors Bros. Co. 101tf FOR RENT FOR RENT—House; America Ave. So. 1t1026 FOR RENT—Strictly modern fur- nished room. Phone 250 or 327. close in. 1017te FOR RENT-—4 room cottage, 1116 Doud Ave. Phone 751.J. 3t1028 FOR RENT—Small house. Phone 148-W, dates 1t1029 | One Sorrel Team, ag 4t102¢ | One Grade Heref =y INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO SEND HOLIDAY BOX TO THAT BOY (Continued from Page One) Note - - Under this classification would come cigarette lighters, etc. Liquids or liquefiable articles, fragile articles and other admissible matter when not packed in accord- ance with the requirements of the postal laws and regulations. All other articles which may kill, or in any wise hurt, harm, or injure Another for Business F another, or damage or deface or other- wise injure the mails or other property. Bear in Mind, Nothing should go in a Christmas t parcel 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 eandy, including chocolate, ‘would probably be safe in tin foil or heavy cardboard, but no soft choco- Jates nor anything that could possi- bly be crushed should be used, as the remaining contents of the package Hand SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1918 ] might be spoiled thereby. Several dainties packed in obloug tin boxes holding each a quarter of a pound will provide a better variety for a packet than a larger quantity of a single confection. No liquids nor articles packed in slass should be placed in the package. For wrapping the gifts, use a khaki colored handkerchief, twenty- seven inches square. Mfs. G. M. Palmer, who has been suffering from the Spanish influenza, is improving. Her mother, - Mrs. Jellahan, “is now stricken with the ;ame ailment. THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford truck is just another arm and hand to the business man, add- ing through its manifold useful- ness to the possible volume of his business, and at the same time doubling the value of every hour. Inso many ways its all round utility serves the urgent demands of business—big and little—the retailer and wholesaler, the manufacturer and con- sumer, the contractor and farmer. Everywhere where business exists there is a present want for Ford trucks. Consider the price $5650, without body, f. 0. b. Detroit. Let’s talk it over with you. This auction sale will be held on the E W. Rfissell farni, a half mile south of Solway. It will consist of selling horses, cows, hogs, chickens, farm implements, etc. etc. SALE STARTS AT TEN O’CLOCK A. M. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3oth FREE LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT NOON TWENTY HEAD OF HORSES ADDIY |One Grade Percheron Stallion, 9 years old, color black, weight 1800. gray, weight 1750. both in foal, weight 2900. One Bay Mare, 8 years old ,in foal, weight 1400. es 9 to 10, weight 2300. One Span of Bay Mares, 7 and 9 years old, CONSISTING OF One Span 4-year-olds, weight 2900. One Span of 2-year-olds, weight 2100. old. Five Good Work Horses, from 5 to 9, years One Black Mare, 11 years old, weight 1400 One Black Horse, 8 years old, weight 13 One Black Mare Colt, 2 years old. One Yearling Mare Colt. THIRTY-TWO HEAD OF CATTLE Five Fresh Milch Cows. Seven that will freshen soon. Neat appearing, am-|Seven Cows, fresh in the early spring. Five Head of 2-year-old Heifers. ord Heifer Calf, 4 months. vThree Grade Hereford Bulls, from 6 to 8 moénths. Three Spring Calves. One Registered Aberdine Angus Bull, months old. 11 FOUR HEAD OF HOGS 10t11-1{Three High Grade Duroc Jersey Sows. Two Cooés of Plymouth Rock CHICKENS Chickens. One High Grade Duroc Jersey Boar. A few good Barréd Rock Roosters. | MISCELLANEOUS | Two sets of Harnesses and Collars. One Shaker Potato Digger. Two Wagons, Two Plows, One Harrow. There will be other articles too numerous to mention, which consist —5;| of the smaller articles used on farms. Everything under $10 will be cash and six months time on approved bankable paper for amounts above $10. H. C. PETERSON Auctioneer FRANK SMITH Clerk i s \_‘ 3 | l T Defechve