Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1913 — FOR BUSINESS WEAR OR HOME IS THIS BLOUSE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR BUSINESS WEAR OR HOME IS THIS BLOUSE

the business be that ff which calls tlse girl away from home, or the business of housekeeping, here is a blouse that is pretty and serviceable. If one mußt go to business a fresh, clean blouse is l inspiring to begin the day with and it is a comfort to know that when it begins to get grimy and slimpsy it can be consigned to the wash and come out as good as new; perhaps better, as some

embroidery is improved by washing and Ironing. And for the home keeper who must or should run out to market in the morning this blouse with a plain tailored sklft and jacket Is just the proper wear. A strong, firmly woven cotton voile is the fabiic. that it is made of, French knots and two sprays of small flowers in embroidery adorn the front »Plain crocheted insertion, home made, and about one inch wide, with enough edging to match to finish the sleeves

are required for this plain and elegant waist. Side plaits a half inch wide are stitched in at each side of the front portion and reach to the bust line. There are six in each group and they appear on the back of the waist, but not .in the same position. They are midway between the fastening and the arms at the back and extend the length of the waist The sleeves are moderately long and roomy enough to slip up away (tom the wrist They are decorated with two little groups of pin tucks (five in number) on either side the elbow. Two rows of the lace insertion are let in near the wrist, with the lace edging whipped to the last one. The neck is not provided with the edging because (as it is so Ann) it would be somewhat “scratchy” in this position. The neck Ib close fitting, hence a plain band of the voile provides its finish. This waist will stand washing every week and outlast a season. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.