Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 July 1915 — Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CITIES

Laboratory for Free Use of Men With Ideas

NEW YORK. —A laboratory In •which Indigent inventors can work out their ideas is one of the features of the new home of the American Museum of Safety, on West Twenty-fourth street. The museum, first of its kind In America to be installed, but the twen-

fuaranty that his idea is worth perfecting, and will insure a hearing from the capitalist whom he may be seeking to interest. The American Museum of Safety was organized and is maintained for the prevention of accidents, the elimination or lessening of occupational diseases, and the promotion of industrial welfare through health, efficiency and cooperation. A trained staff of investigators supplies information to members and to the public, and within the past two years two state museums have been founded with the co-operation of the American Museum r of Safety. These §n> the museums in Boston and San Francisco. Such an institution as the American Museum of Safety is not coercive, but suggestive. The law says that dangerous parts of machines must be protected. The museum, through its jury of experts, tries to place on view every known safety device, so that the employer may select the one best adapted to his particular needs; in other words, the museum becomes the experimental laboratory for every industrialist in the country.

Topeka Society Women Got “Exclusive” Dresses

TOPEKA. —Some days ago a prepossessing young woman came to town and began paying visits to the best houses in Topeka. She called upon the society women only and presented to each a Japanese crepe silk dress pat-

tern, a beautiful piece of goods, all hand embroidered and handsomely decorated. With the pattern was a design for the dress, showing exactly how it would look when completed and how it 6hould be put together. It certainly was beautiful, it was exclusive and such a bargain! The young woman premised not to sell another to any woman in the city. Could any woman resist a combination like that? Can a duck stay away from the water? But why ask foolish

questions? The young .woman collected S3B from one Topeka matron, S3O each from two others and varying prices between those figures for the rest The patterns were all alike. The embroidery was all black and white, in a beautiful design. The sales were all for cash. There isn’t a woman who purchased the pattern who would not gladly pay the money she did for the same design—if everyone else in the same social set didn’t have a dress exactly like it. One Saturday night there was a big wedding in Topeka and the women who had bought the beautiful Japanese crepe gown, but who hadn't discovered that everyone else had bought the same pattern, were each separately and distinctly shocked to see another woman wearing the very gown each of these women expected to wear at party a few days later. One woman whose dressmaker had said she already had nine of those patterns to make op, walked up to the woman wearing the gown and said; “I think you are dreadful. What do you mean by wearing your uniform before the date set for all of us to appear?"

Syracuse Man Finds Sunflowers a Paying Crop

SYRACUSE, N. Y. —E. K. Barlow% a resident of Syracuse, may yet go down to fame as the originator of a new crop in this country. Last year he raised a few sunflowers and saved the seeds. He was astonished at the number of seeds one sunflower pre-

regarded as simply an ornament, but it appears that it has real utilitarian value. Mr. Barlow says that calculating on the basis of the performance of his plant, the production of one acre of 7,000 hills would total 3,500 pounds of seed, equivalent to 700 pounds of oil (93 1-3 gallons), 2.800 pounds of oil cake. 15 tons of stalk, producing 600 gallons of alcohol, “leaving over 13 tons of residue, value and use not yet determined.” The sunflower is a hardy and prolific plant. It will grow in almost any soU and needs no coddling. It would seem, therefore, of considerable value as a crop on land that was of little value for other crops. There are many small spaces on every farm that are not utilized and on which sunflowers could be raised. If Mr. Barlow is not off in his reckoning, it would pay farmers to utilize these waste places by growing sunflowers on them. There are also thousands of acres of land so poor that it does not pay to plant the ordinary crops on it; but sunflowers would surely grow there.

Chicago Park Squirrels “Pinch" Greek’s Peanuts

CHICAGO. —Morris Sperekas, owner of a confectionery Btand, worked late Saturday night, but he arose early Sunday to catch the Jackson park trade. In the afternoon he sat near his peanut stand. He blinked at the

bright sun above his head and was soon lost in day dreams of his native village on the Aegean sea. Across the street in Jackson park were three hungry squirrels. They evinced much interest in the peanuts owned by Sperekas. When they saw the proprietor droop his head and heard strange noises issue from his nose, they were convinced that an excellent Sunday dinner awaited them.

One, more daring than his com- ( panions, hopped anxiously across the street car tracks and jumped on the Class cover of the peanut roaster. Finding no source of entry it made further explorations. Near by it found a box of bags filled with peanuts. It seized one and struggled across the street into the park. A crowd of picnickers gathered in the meantime. Soon after it returned to peanut stand. It seized another bag. It had crossed the street half way when it was met by two other squirrels who volunteered assistance. Then somebody in the crowd broke into a laugh. Sperekas awoke with a start. He glanced about, yawning. Then his eyes lighted on the peanut bag and the three squirrels in the middle of the •trees. “Blankety-blank Turks," shouted the peanut merchant as he threw a ;* r ’ . ■

ty-third in the world, has recently occupied its new and commodious quarters. The laboratory is intended, primarily, for the evolution of safety devices, but it is understood that the work of the inventors will not be restricted. They will have the free use of the rooms and equipment, but must furnish their own material. It Is expected the fact an inventor has had the use of the laboratory will be a

duced, and it started him thinking. He discovered that sunflower seeds were valuable, and he offered to furnish seed, as long as the supply lasted, to whoever wanted to plant them. He has received 60 letters inquiring about the raising of sunflowers, ranging from Malone on the north to Jacksonville, Fla., on the south, east to the Hudson river and west to Montana. The sunflower has generally been

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, TNP.

Afternoon Gowns in Black and White

Black and white. It would seem, in every imaginable combination, is- the paramount feature of t&e summer’s fashions. In heavier materials it is black and white with the emphasis oilblack, and in sheer fabrics it is white and black with white predominant. The combination in the hands of those who know how to manage it is marvelously effective, and something new and fascinating is evolved every day. There never was anything so cool and Crisp-looking for midsummer wear, and never was anything more elegant.

Among the most attractive dresses made in this way there is one having a skirt of plain white net laid in double box plaits about the waist. It Is bordered at the bottom with a band of black taffeta, and two other bands are let in the skirt at equal distances apart. A little taffeta coat with long sleeves and V-shaped neck is worn with this skirt. It is smartly cut. with collar high at the back, and trimmed with many small ball buttons covered with the silk. Black and white striped satin made

Underbodice for Wear With Thin Blouse

One of several styles in underbodices, designed to be worn with the fashionable thin blouses that everyone wears this summer, is made of sheer batiste, swiss embroidery, val lace and narrow beading. The sleeves are made separately and set in. One may buy bodices like this at such a moderate price that it Is hardly w - orth while to make them, although those made at home cost a little less if made on the sewing machine. But there is some satisfaction in choosing just the patterns in lace that suit the individual taste, and lace sewed together by hand looks better on close examination than machine work. The lower part of the bodice pictured is a strip of batiste hemmed at each end and gathered into a narrow strong beading at the lower edge. This beading is finished with an edging of narrow val lace and carries lingerie ribbon, which is drawn up and tied to adjust the bodice at the waist line. The top edge of the strip is to be turned back in a tiny rolled (or ma-chine-stitched) hem. The lower part of one arm’s-eye is cut out at each side and the two rows of narrow val insertion with a narrow band of fine swiss ombroidery is overcast to the top of

up with plain black is shown in- the attractive afternoon gown pictured here. The plain skirt is cut with a bias seam down the middle of the front and back and stripes are exactly matched so that they form points the length of the seams. The skirt opens at the left side and is cut to flare. It is ankle length. A white net bodice worn under suspenders of the Btriped silk, cut on the bias, and joined to a wide crushed girdle of plain black satin. This girdle is finished with pointed ends that tie in a knot at the front just below the bust. The small coat of plain black, with plaited back extending below the waist, is lined with plain white satin in a thin, supple quality. A broad band of the striped material simulates a belt on it, and cuffs and collar lined with plain white finish the sleeves and neck. A pretty finishing touch is added in white pearl buttons (cut square) and loops of white silk soutache braid applied in place of buttonholes. The collar is shaped so that it may be wired and made to roll up and stand high at the back.

the batiste. Finally a length of beading, with val edging sewed to one edge, finishes the top of the bodice and forms the top of the arm’s-eye. Ribbon run through the beading line adjusts the bodice to the bust. The small, short sleeves are made of row after row of val insertion, with a band of embroidery at the bottom finished with val edging. Other bodices made of crepe de chine made up with wide insertions of shadow lace are liked in white or pale pink. Brassieres made of handkerchief linen and heavy cluny lace are cut in one piece and wrap about the figure, crossing at the back. They are finished with tapes that tie in front, or with beading carrying lingerie ribbon. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

Silk Stockings.

If time permits, these should be allowed to soak for a short time before washing in tepid water, to which a little powdered borax has been added. Then wash them in a tepid soapy lather, first on one side and then on the other, paying particular attention to the feet Pull the stockings gently Into shape before drying, and when nearly dry press them on the wrong side with a cool iron.

GOOD JOKES

"I wondered if Harold was my ideal, but now I know he is.” "How do you know that?” “He told me he just bought an auto.”

Advantage of Uselessness.

The eagle gathers in applause With dignity complete. We let him pose around because He isn't good to eat.

Doubtful.

“Of course 1 don’t wish to put any obstacles in the way of your getting married,” a mistress said to her servant, “but I wish it were possible for you to postpone it until I get another maid." “Well, mum,” Mary Ann replied, ‘I ’ardly think I know 'im well enough to arsk 'im to put it off.” —London Standard. »

Chief Object of Travel.

“I have always wanted to go around the world.” “Why don’t you go now, grandpa?” “Why, I am eighty-five years old." "But you are hale and hearty.” “True. lam able to stand the trip. But I couldn’t hope to live long enough to get my fill of talking about it.”

Much Worse.

"Here’s a woman wants a divorce because her husband painted her red.” "Hov foolishly particular some women are! It would have been worse if it had been the town.”

Decorated Mentality.

“Your mind seems very much ruffled,” said the observing friend. “No wonder,” replied the irritable man. “My wife talks to me for hours about the new fashions.”

Her Notion of His Job.

"Are you the exchange editor?” "Yes, ma’am.” “Well, I have three cut glass dishes I won as card prizes that I’d like to exchange for something.”

Misunderstood.

“Hubby, if I asked you for a check for a hundred dollars, what would you do?” “I’d give you assent.” “Oh, you mean old thing."

Misery Loves Company.

She (after the boat was capsized)— Well, anyway, there’s two of us in the water. He —Yes, we’re both in the same boat.— Philadelphia Ledger.

The Way of It.

"Jaggs always knows Just what would save the country. He takes in every point.” “And what does his wife do?" "Oh, she takes in washing."

CAUGHT BY THE RECOIL.

"Already this suffragette movement is causing the tables to be turned.” “In what way?” “My wife is making all kinds of sneering allusions to the price I paid for my new suit.”

Equal to the Occasion.

“But don’t be silly," said the sweet young thing; "she couldn’t talk while you were kissing her.” "Oh, yes, she could," said the man. j “But didn’t you kiss her on the mouth?”

but she talked through her nose.” .

Sorry for Him.

Bill —Why does the audience look so sad? Jill—Why, that fellow on the stage |s trying to make them laugh.

Frederick W. Steckman, noted in Washington for his quick wit and droll manner, was remonstrating with a friend for overdrawing a bank account.

“A man like jyou,” he said, “ought not to have a bank account. You ought to pay as you go. It Is not square to the bank.” “Oh,” said the friend, “banks like small and active accounts. Any banker will tell you that he prefer* an active account.”

“Yes,” said Steckman, “but they don’t want ’em to have St Vitus’ dance.” —Exchange.

Mrs. Bacon —This paper says that according to an Italian physician love causes an intoxication of the nervous centers, producing a disease that if not cured, may lead to neurasthenia and even insanity. Do you think that is so, John?

Mr. Bacon (busy with the Wd) —Oh. how should I know!

was turned in about that noiseless rifle experiment?” “Nothing.. In the nature of the ex* periment they couldn’t make a report.”

"That fellow you’ve got to coach you has anything but an imposing ai> pearance. He has a very poor carriage.” _ “But then he’s nothing but a hack*

"Would you marry me for my money?” “Sure; I love you so much that I’4 marry you, even If It was tainted."

Our pa and ma are dressed today Upon a funny plan; For mother wears a cutaway And pa a Balmacaan.

“It’s the things we haven’t got thai make us unhappy,” remarked the lor philosopher. “How about the toothache?” sug> gested the mere man.—Judge.

“I understand the Blanks are strlci vegetarians.” “Strict! I should say they am. Why, they won’t even let their children eat animal crackers.”

“When that milkman goes on th« stand as a witness, he will meet with a fitting fate.” "How so?” “They’ll pump him.”

“Mrs. Lotarot, won’t you draw some pictures for me?”

“Why, my dear child, I can’t draw/ “Yes, you can; father says you’re a designing woman.”

“So you don’t think much of his new machine?” "No, he says It went faster on trial trips than the rate sworn to by the constable who arrested him.”

"Yes,” said tlje young lady, “I spent the entire evening telling him that he had a terrible reputation for kissing girls against their will.” “And what did he do?” “He sat there like a boob and denied It.” —Kansas City Journal.

Oldbach —Congratulations, old boy. I hear you are the proud and happy father of twins.

Wedderly—Well, part of your statement is correct I’m the father of twins, all right

She —Women are more resccmrcerul than men.

He —I guess that's right A man has to get his clothes made to fit his shape, but a woman can get her shape made to fit her clothes. —Philadelphia Record.

"I never lose my temper,” argued Mrs. Gabb. "No,” replied Mr. Gabb. “You keep it in such constant use that it has a* chance to get lost"

TOO MUCH ACTIVITY.

Sure Enough.

Its Nature.

The Drawback.

PERFECTLY FRANK.

The Family Garb.

Exploded.

Strict, All Right

Retribution.

An Artist.

Exceeding the Limit

A Dead One.

Too Many Adjectives.

Sartorial Note.

Always on Hand.