The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 12, 1904, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNDAY CALL. PROPOS of the oid saw that the girl of leisure to embroider her own fabric and then hand it over to her shoemaker to make her slippers to measurement. Among the fads of decorated designs for the college girl is her favorite em- blem, the favored football class colors, monograms or initials. The new Per- sian trimming, which is belng em- ployed by many, is the approved deco- ration of the moment for slippers also. The most neticeable thing about this season’s slippérs are the ornaments employed in embellishing them. A plain, pale blué satin slipper, for in- stance, has-a blue chiffon rosette, in the heart of which is fastened a glis- fleur de 1ig rhinestone buckle. ther one has a butterfly bow of the ate with a rhinestone orna- keep it in position. By gas or light these pretty little stones fireflies e chous are als favorite ( you can always judge a lady L her shoes, the summer girl 1504 is trying to live up to which 1 warrant her s ba gentility. If she the fastidious shoe s practice the virtue 'n direction, for her hosiery be faultl . . q - 1 . holds the & o are as many shoe trees &8s t shoes, and when . r s or slippers are put eway, the trees are inserted. The fas- tidious girl thus Insures the shape of her footwear, which lasts twice as Jong for the care expended on it When she opens her win the ning to let her room ghe ofter s open the 134 of mer shoe box t ventilate as well. By such s, which really are or a ate refinement, the Shoe her reputation &s a good also saves many dollars hes more shoes than space, ften tacks ribbon straps all about inside of the box with brass- tacke leaving the bands loose, and these she in- serts shoes, shoe trees and all In one corner of the box she has a small- the hesded slightly er box in which she keeps shoe polish and brushes her black shoes, some whiting to keep her slipper buckles clean, and a tiny, well-corked bottle of cleansing fluld to take the spots off s as soon as they that 2 and naphtha of the time saves nine chloroform same principle. As to the contents of the shoe box ftself, there is no limit tp the comfort or wor ans ewegance of the shoes thereof. y ng from the pretty things dis- ved, the art of shoemaking has early reached perfection. Surely the magic slipper of Cinderella could not been 1 entrancing than those which tch the eyes of the privileged one who is permiited to peep into this cherished possession of the Shoe Girl Dresden and pompadour eg, velvets, moroccos shades and degrees of are decorated with 5, buckles and straps, which the artistic effect of this harming footwear. n seems to favor satin and vel- for evening slippers instead of pat- which was formerly con- ent Dedther 16 t thing. Soft kid also er = nce, and is desirable, as 1 g% to the feet better than fabrics. ¢ C ze heels are the favorites for ¢ slippers, and the toes are &ll 1 len and pompadour silks are to in more conserva- twear. Painted kid is also a fad which is gaining in favor, as it lends itself to every scheme of deco- ration. It is also quite the fashion for - FORIT A1V ITWPARIEIN T PR ad pink s bon ments for the ev o ribbon flowers tin slipper had a on the nty slip- hionable slipper is rceivable design. 1 an 2 too, are a popu teature of decoration, and are sec unique designs There is an extravagant tendency along this line in the use of cameos and miniatures for fastenings The black s e slipper has taken the place of the patent leather to a great extent. One of ti e handsomest onder heel buckle blacks seen, with black velvet t style has a tendency to make appear smaller than they re , which recommends them won whose feet are large. For street wear this summer the Colonial shoe is to be worn again. These old-fashioned favorites will have the bucklie and ribbon on front of the shoe at the top of the vamp. Some of the buckles to be used with this style of shoe are striking and ex- pensive. They come with a leather attachment that converts any oxford or low shoe into the most approved Colonial. This attachment can be worn with any ordinary shoe laces, as it has the advantage of hiding them. It can be easily detached, and thus makes one pair of shoes serve for different occasions, changing the effect with various buckles as well. Never before was there such a be- wildering cholce among shoes for housewear, which combine comfort and beauty. The Japanese style of negligee, which is so much affected at present for hours of ease, has made Oriental footwear popular. The shoe girl who possesses odds and ends of silk crepes, or other Oriental fabrics, has them made into toilette slippers for her boudoir. This tollette slipper is the handlest thing to slip on for bathroom wear, as it simply has a pocket for the toe. Some of them are of quilted satin with a ruching of rib- bon around the “pocket,” others are of plain satin with or without high heels. The sandal idea is in great favor for boudolir wear. These are desirable for Grecian costumes, and numerous designs are shown in the arrangement of ribbons. A preference is had for loose ribbons which leave an oppor- tunity of changing the effect as de- sired. Fur trimmed jullets popular for housewear. Another shoe built on the same plan is shown in laced design with ribbons attached, which are fastened around large but- tons in front. Still another shoe of this order is a are always OFT HER SHOF COLLECITON . suede affair which comes in all colors, and which resembles a boot, as the top is loose and baggy, and has a rev that turr over an moccasins in gra and tan leatt s, well beaded in b ht colors, are o0 favored by tt hoe girl who believes that variely is the snice of life, and who lives up to her belief. o % 3 ‘ Answers to Correspondents M. L. GEARY—Coats.—Your coat could be remodeled very easily and with little expense. In the first place, take out the inverted pleat and gather the materfal on the yoke, with the greater p: -t of the fullness in the mid- dle of the back. Every hing these days is full and fiu and the girdle effect would not only be pretty, but very smart as well. Use an inside belt if you like and shirr the materlal closely over a cord so that it will stand up and show to better advantage. Make some six or seven rows from -the walst line up, but be careful to leave ample material to puff, both back and front. Use the large hooks that come for fur garments at the walst and buttons for the coat part as they are more convenient and serve as a trim- ming in the bargain. Treat the sleeves in the same way. Remove the cuffs and shirr to match the girdle effect. The collar should be let alone if it is not too badly worn. Chiffon is rarely serviceable, so why not buy a pretty applique lace and dot it here and there. However, if you really want the chiffon again, dip it in alcohol and press. A pretty double ruching comes by the yard that you might like and to my absolute knowledge wears well. White satin can be cleaned eas- fly and well. Buy a 2§-cent bottle of gasoline at any paint shop. Use a soft cloth and apply the liquid evenly and generously, and I think you will have little or no trouble. Clean the satin before you attempt to change the coat and see that it gets a good sun bath, for the odor of gasoline is particularly disagreeable. JANE—Superfluous Hair.—The ques- tion of superfluous halr is one of the ©O many and so varied are the little perplexities that enter into almost every woman's life without find- ing satisfactory solution, and so many and 8o unusual are the letters that are constantly being received from women who cannot find an answer to their guestions in any other way, that The Sunday Call has established this page devoted entirely and exclusively to “What Women #Want to Know,” edited by Madge Moore. Here every trial or tribula- tion of the mind and heart can be poured out in the full con- sciousness that it will receive se- rious consideration — every question of fact or fiction. of the home and all its manifold ties and tasks, of the inner sanc- tuary of a woman’s life, finds ready solution. Ladies, this page is all your very own. What would you? Piease address all commu- nications to Madge Moore, editor “What Women Want to Know,” Sunday Call, San Francisco. most troublesome on the face of the earth. Honestly, there is no way of re- moving the hair “forever” but by the electric needle. I would not try adver- tisements unless I knew something about them, for you might injure your face. However, if you will write to me HE, GO= IV FoR iy SQRITS OF QUEZRZ 5 FUT FRSCTNITING 7D CUIFARIIZELE, OOl CEAU~—— V7 personally T will tell you the mame of a patent medicjne that you can use on your face without the slightest fear. It will not make the hair heavier, and I know that when it returns it Is lighter in color. I am sorry to keep you wait- ing, but will let you know as soon as I hear from you. GENEVIEVE — Eyebrows. — Scant, scraggy eyebrows certainly are an af- filction, but you can strengthen the growth and greatly improve their ap- pearance by using the following lotion: Red vaseline, two ounces; tincture of cantharides, one-eighth ounce; oil of lavender, fifteen drops; ofl of rosemary, fifteen drops. Mix thoroughly. Apply to the eyebrows with a tiny toothbrush once a day until the growth is suffi- ofently stimulated. Then less often. This ointment may be used for the eye- lashes too, but be very careful, as it will Inflame the eyes If any gets into them. If you lengthen them by means of & brow stick, purchase the color that is a shade darker than your hair. It comes in three colors, as you probably know. Here is & dye that the Moorish women used to darken both brows and lashes: Gallnuts, 25 grams; sulphate of iron, b grams, water, 150 grams. Boil the gallnuts in the water for half an hour, strain through fine mus. lin and add to the strained water the five grains of the sulphate of fron: Boil again until the liquor 1s reduced to two-thirds. Apply with a sable pencil to the evebrows and to the edge of the eyelids at the roots of the lashes. This operation should be repedted three times. The bottle containing the dye should be tightly corked. DOLLY SMITH—Rour. —One of the best formulas for rouge is: Finely bolted. v.es..Four ounces Carmine .. ..Two drachms Make a solution of gum tragacanth and warm water—a very little only is required—mix the talc and carmine first well together and sift, add enough of the diluted gum tragacanth to form into a smooth paste, allow it to dry, apply with a hare’s foot to the face. if you have a quantity of cream, as 1 inferred from your note, dissolve pure rouge (carthamin) which is acidulated with a solution of acetic acid. Even carmine sifted would color it, but such a preparation is difficult to manage at home. Unless you particularly want a salve, why don’t you buy 10 cents’ worth of carmine and mix it with some white powder? Keep it a deep pink and be careful about putting it on, for if it Is positively imperceptible it is wonder- fully becoming. Carmine purchased in this way Is most inexpensive, for 10 cents’ worth will last fully a year, even if it is used every day. TREATMENT FOR NAIL-BITING (Mary)—There is but one way to break off a bad habit, and that is to exercise determination and eternal self-watch- fulness. If you are so nervous that you cannot refrain from picking at some- thing try and occupy your hands with some small object; a fan, handkerchief or purse will offer rellef when In public and fancy work may be relied upon for home diversion. At the same time ex- ert all the self-control at your com- mand and try to learn to keep the hands quiet, or at least make the ner- vousness as Inconspicuous as possible. A woman whd keeps in a constant flutter is apt to set the nerves of all her assoclates on edge, and you must expect sharp criticism concerning your mannerisms if you do not overcome this habit, for the passing acquaint- ance is not always a model of sympa- thy. It will help you, remember, not to bite your finger nalls if you will dissolve ten grains of quinine in two tablespoonfuls of water and smear the finger tips with the solution. The in- tense bitterness of the mixture will ar- rest your attention at once when you begin to bite your nalls. Excessive tea drinking is most harmful and causes indigestion, as well as seriously under- mining the nervous system. If you are se you will stop the use of tea at Pure milk and a liberal quantity water between meals will supply of nourishing and needful liquids. Consult your family physician concerning the extreme nervousness, and get all the outdoor exercise and sleep you can, and at the same time avoid anything which excites or overfatigues. HOW TO WAX A FLOOR (Mrs. Henry)—There is considerable knack in preparing wax for polishing floors and unless you are willing to devote the necessary care to its preparation I would suggest that you purchase the prepared - article, together with the needed brushes. The welghted polishing brush is really essential to thorough work, and saves much fa- tigue. However, here is a reliable method for home workers, which costs very little: Cut one pound of beeswax in small pieces and melt by placing the pan containing the wax in another vessel contalning hot wa- ter. Place three pints of best tur- pentine in a large pan, away from the fire or lighted gas, and slowly pour the melted wax Into it, stirring rap- idly all the time until the Ingredients are thoroughly blended. Have the floor perfectly clean and dry, dip a swab of flannel into the mixture and rub lengthwise of the wood, taking one board at a time until the surface is covered. To polish, cover a block of wood of convenient size thickly with flannel and rub the surface of the floor until a fine, smooth gloss ap- pears. WHEN BABY COMES (Young Mother).—To announce the birth of your little son have white cards two and oné-fourth inches long by one and one-fourth inches wide bearing the “little man's” full name and date of birth. Engraved cards are the best form. Attach this card to a larger ohe, bearing your own name and ac dress and day at home. A small ho! through both cards is made at the upper left-hand corner, through which is run and tied a dainty little bow of white satin baby ribbon. The mother’s name on the card should be visible below the lower edge of the small card. Inclose In a heavy white envelope the exact size of the large card and send by malil to those you desire to recelve. When your callers come you need not feel under any obligations to serve tea, although such refreshment would be perfectly cor rect, accompanied by some dainty dry biscuit only, and would afford varia- tion from strictly baby talk. Baby, however, is the main theme and he is considered sufficiently attractive to in- sure a pleasant call. As your visitors will be composed wholly of ladies you may, with perfect propriety, wear the handsome tea gown and need not rise to greet them unless you wish to do so. Do not permit baby to sleep with either nurse or mother; the mother needs refreshing sleep, which is simply impossible if baby is worry- ing beside her. By commencing right correct habits can be readily estab- lished and every one obtain needful rest at night. NOVELTIES IN WRIST BAGS (Ce eil).—~If you war the latest thing in a wrist bag get a “Peggy From Par- 18" to match your cloth or silk gown Nothing could jmore dainty than & “Peggy” in white leather, although there are lovely ones of leather in shades of red, dark and yellow golden brown, pearl and, of course, black To get the correct form of this latest bag 1t from = nd Pplece of leath er plaited at the top to get a sem oval shape. The usual metal fas ings are c with kid, excepting the clasps and rings which con- nect the novel handle of plaited leather. The unique method of introduc- ing e plaitings makes the bag puff out prettily. For the matinee, to hold the opera glasses, etc., there are stunning bags of brocaded silk of the “heavy enough to stand alone sort of our grand- mother’s day. Some of these bags are 80 exquisite in pat- tern, with soft blurred figures, ex- act coples of rare silks of long ago, we can almost cheat ourselves into the bellef that they exhale the perfume of sandal wood and cedar like the old heir- looms from which they are copied Gold set with mock gems or rare enam- el are the most beautirul fasten- ings, the latter not being easily Imi- tated in Inferior ered goods: Antique sil- ver and gun metal beautitully polish- ed are also much admired for tenings. fas- WOMAN The three requisites of facial beauty ard rounded features, absence of wrinkles and & fine complexton, and she is a wise woman, blessed with these favors. who will strivel by every means to preserve, or, If los: stors them. Dr. Chasles Flesh Food, the greatest of Deautifiers to-day, is the resuit of years off study and experience by Dr. Charles. s physician ef high standing in his profsssion. and his preparation is the only one In the worid recognized and indorsed by the medi- cal freternity. It ls positively the omiy preparation known to sciencs which with- out the use of medieines and tomics will yound out the bollowed. thin cheek om perawny neck with Arm, healthy flesh. For removing wrinkles from the face. neck sad bands it acts iike magic—one application sften showing a decided improvement, es« pecially when the furrow is deep. Por developing the bust or to make the firm, large and beautiful. nothing oan equal it. To prevent the breast from shrinking, mothers should always use Dr. Charles b Food after weaning baby. It will also restore a bosom to its natural con= four and beauty lost through this cause. We earpestly warn ladies to avold sub- of Dr. Charles Flesh Food. See the name and portrait of Dr. Charles Is on the/Box befors purchasing. We also warn ladles not to use any other cream on the face; as Dr. Charles’ Flesh Food is guar< Anteed not to promots the growth of hair, On sale at all the principal Department Btores and Druggists. SPECIAL OFFER - oo of Dr Charles Flesh Food Is §1.00 & box, but to Introduce it into thousands of new homes Sts proprietors have decided to send two (2) boxes to ail who answer this advertisement &nd send them $1.00. All packages are sent in plain wrapper, postage prepaid. __ A sample box—just enough to, FREE convince you of the gresg Tmerit of Dr. Charles Flesh Foad—will b pent frce for 10 cents, which pays for cosd of malling. We will slso send you oun ustrated book, “Art of Massage,” whicly tains all the proper movements for mas< the face, neck and arms, aad full for deveioping the bust. Adfress fimmurma.hm