Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 291, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1915 — Page 2

INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE CHIES

New York Has Young Woman 6uide for Strangers NJSW YORK.—“Glaring at Gotham” 1* a pleasant pastime with the person* ages from the wilds of Wisconsin or the heights of Haverstraw. “Seeing New York” aboard the “gotta percha equipage" in company with cabbage

“guides” mobs or one. She will take you to cabaret or department store. She will swim with you, ride with you—yes, argue with you; she’s pro-ally—-all for the sum of fifty cents an hour, paid In advance. “You see. I’ve Just started,” said Miss Weems, “and my venture so far h«« not been so prolific of adventure that I am able to tell you much about it. I’ve had several experiences, however, that might curl a girl’s hair, permanently, if she is subject to fright. “However, I’ve had delightful hours with perfect strangers who present their credentials and are keen to see New York and who willingly acknowledge they know nothing of the city. “You’d be surpriced, too, at the very large number of New Yorkers who know nothing of their own city. Why, the Statue of Liberty is an unknown quantity to hosts of people here. It is almost unbelievable.” Miss Weems conceived her idea of being New York’s original “girl guide” after a rather profitless spring season of dramatic work. “I finally decided that there might be a living, and a decent one, In guiding people—and particularly strangers —about the city,” said she. “So in my first trip with strangers I attempted to humanise the sights of New York. I didn’t tell them that the Woolworth building was the highest fa the world. I told them it was built out of dimes. Then I explained. “My sense of humor helps. The overlnsistent young man who seeks my services—well, I have so far managed very well. “I find my little venture pays. It will pay better, I have no doubt. At as a new field for girls who need employment but are not especially trained tor business, my work opens up a new vista.”

Minneapolis Women Now Hear Truth About Feet

MINNEAPOLIS. —No Minneapolis woman with a No. 8 foot can get by any longer with the illusion that she is wearing a No. 6. The shoe clerks have reformed. No woman who wears a No. 6 can longer get away with the

idea that her little trllbys are “comfy” and roomy in a No. 5 or No. 4%. The cold, hard, bitter truth Is going to be told hereafter by the former polite and oily diplomats of the pedalincasing profession, let the consequences be what they may. Women who find that their feet have grown a size or more since last they were fitted need not be suprlsed. Many pairs of feet will have grown all of that. Patience is paramount among the

professional purveyors to women’s pride and vanity. Feet are going to be "Just feet” hereafter to the shoe clerks, and if a pair happens to be No. 10 there will be no efforts on their part to conceal that fact, or to deceive, delude, mislead, misguide or hypnotise the fair possessor «f such Chicagolike equipment into the belief that they are anything smaller. The fisherman, the theatrical manager and the traveling man in general img have stood among the prominent prevaricators of the country. But few have the nerve to claim to measure up to that kid-topped, double-Boled deceiver, the shoe clerk. George A. Pierce, who ought to know, because he manages a big downtown shoe department, and is president of the Minneapolis Shoe Retailers association, told a nice-looking, well-groomed and gentlemanly lot of men right to their faces that they ought to be ashamed of themselves, when the association, which is composed of sixty managers or buyers, met recently. One ventured to say that the women want to be deceived. "That is a delusion,” Mr. Pierce said, “a double delusion. It is a case of double self-hypnosis. The shoe clerk believes that the woman he is waiting on believes that she will be happier if she is told that the No. 5 she is trying on is a No. 4 or 4%. . t "I believe we can do no better service than to rid the public of the idea tii.t ail shoe men are liars when it comes to fitting feet,” Mr. Pierce said.

No More Liquor for Chicago Man After This

CHICAGO. —Joseph N. Baier, a saloonkeeper on Southport avenue, lost a perfectly good customer the other night. John Christensen, who lives somewhere In the neighborhood, drifted into Baler’s place early with a well-

resting place and the cavalcade proceeded to a saloon six blocks away. Here the “remains” were lifted out and laid on the barroom door. Then Christensen was prodded awake. A solemn circle of men in long coaia and high hats surrounded him. Each held a glass of beer. Christensen grinned. “Gimme a short "he began before he took in the surroundings. Then one leap landed him in the exact center of the floor. “Never again!” he yelled. “I'm go in’ dry! The pledge for mine. Good NIGHT.”

Broken Bag of Tacks Causes Woe at Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, PA.—A lumberman with a paper bag of tacks containing six pounds of the kind used in fastening down tar paper caused much wailing and profanity *m«ng automobile drivers and owners here the other day

Nat Hanson, the lumberman, who lives In the mountains near New Florence, did not notice that his bag of tacks burst Just after ne had started for home, strewing the contents along the highway, a splendid macadam road nirii used by automobiles traveling from this city to nearby towns. Every automobile that passed «ver the road that day got from fire to fifty punetnres. More than forty cars were pulled Into garages along the route with fist tires. Investigation

showed that «tor a mile the road was thickly strewn with the big tsekf measuring an mch in length. With their big, heavy, flat heads, the punctur erg landed point up when they hit the road. Angry automobillsts hastily got together and prepared to prosecute th« miscreant who had barbed the road. Hanson came to town next day f« mar* tacks to ngiaea those that were lost and the story leaked out. Bm mil

growers from Wisconsin and cotton growers from Georgia has its moments of pleasurable excitement. But could one imagine hours spent with a “girl guide”—pretty little miss of ruffles and laces? One could! “Just to fill a need.” as she puts it. Miss Mahdah Weems, to avoid a too apparent advertisement, is in the business of “Guiding the Stranger.” She makes a modest charge of fifty cents an hour for her services. She

developed thirst. About the shank of the evening, after an exhausting discussion of the war with half a dozen friends, he fell asleep in a chair. The friends consulted a moment and pussy-footed out. Presently they returned, mounted precariously on a highly decorated hearse with a span of black horses. Christensen slept. Silently a huge casket was brought In and Christensen was laid out in impressive fashion. The casket was deposited in its

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IXP.

The new boleros, made purely for the purpose of adding a coquettish detail to the toilette, or to add to the spice of life a little variety in dress, will make attractive holiday gifts. They are made of chiffon or figured ribbons or thin crepe combined with laces, and nothing could be simpler than their construction. One of them is shown in the picture above, made of pink crepe georgette bordered with a wide band of silk lace. The lace is used to form a standing collar at the back of the neck, where it is plaited and wired into the right position.

This little jacket is only one among innumerable designs. It illustrates the shape and adjustment of a garment which may be made up to suit the individual taste. For the sake of

Attractive Fashions in Footwear

Many women have looked askance at the very short skirts to which others have given a cordial welcome. Many women wear them, and some do not, but none has failed to notice the trim boots that have grown higher as skirts grew shorter. Little feet that peep In and out are a thing of the past, for little feet now are in full view at all angles and are required to be more than sightly. No feet are so well shod as those of Americans, and designers of shoes have met the demand for footwear that must bear the most critical scrutiny, with the trimmest and neatest of shoes. Many oddities in cut have beep introduced, many elaborations and decorations. Contrasting colors in leathers, and combinations of leather and cloth, have added variety to variety.

For evening wear satin pumps to match the gown, or high satin laced shoes, are worn. Gold or silver cloth pumps are also liked for evening wear, and look well with any color. For street wear high boots, either laced or buttoned, are to be had, showing combinations of cloth and leather, two colors In leather or in all gray or all tan kid. They are plain and give the foot a slender appearance. The all-black shoe Is worn with colored Bpats, and bronze shoes remain t" demand for wear with afternoon gowns and especially with the popular dark browns in satin and velvet. A laced street boot Is shown in the picture with patent leather vamp and gray leather top. It is an excellent example of a popular style. Machine stitching is a decorative feature in the latest footwear, and that in white on black leather is especially effective. Two rows of it appear on the model shown. They are in black on the gray leather. This boot is nine inches high, making the top nearly eleven inches from the ground. In the second picture there is reproduced a fancy boot in which black leather la narrow bands are

Easily Made Holiday Gifts

definition it is pictured over a dark street dress, but is meant to be worn over a light dress. There' are very handsome jackets, made of rich brocaded or figured ribbon bordered with plain velvet or ribbon, worn with dark gowns in colors that harmonize. Another suggestion for the holiday* appears in the plain collar of fine organdie. The high turnover fastens at the back and the revers are seyred to the plain band that fastens Inside the blouse. The collar is finished with a narrow hem, made by band, and adorned with three small fiat crochet buttons. Very small covered wire supports it. Like the jacket, it is one of many designs, and is offered as a suggestion at a time when gifts for the holidays must be considered.

machine stitched to a tan or gray kid body. This is a novelty which has not met with as much approval as the contrast in color made by piping seams of light colored shoes with black, or those of black or dark leathers with, white Pumps made of black kid and patent leather, having seams piped with white, are among the most elegant of all footwear and are worn for afternoon and informal evening functions.

Silk Skirts Are Full.

Many of the new silk skirts have scalloped edges and sawtooth edges, sometimes bound with silk, occasionally with a contrasting color, which shows with every movement of the wearer. Tulle overskirts to such dresses are boknd with the same silk and thus they fall in graceful curves. Picot-edged ribbon often adorns the hems of skirts, and the taffeta coats that accompany them have many ruches and trillings. They are generally very full, and are shaped by cording. It seems probable that the skirts will be wide for some time to come. Often high boots supplement the short skirt.

Cross-Stitching Rag Ruga

The women who cross-stitch their lives away putting a touch on the little girl’s frocks, tea napkins, crocheted hats and what not, have found a new field. They are using very coarse canvas and very heavy floss and decorating the ends of rag rugs.

Baby Dresses.

Very quickly the baby’s dresses become too snug for comfort- Did you ever try trimming out the neck and armholes and putting in new sleeves? This will enlarge the little dress enough to insure comfort until tb« dress wears out.

GOOD JOKES

JUST A 8 WELL.

"Will you tell your sister I’m sorry that I will be unable to see her before I go away?” “It’s all right. She wasn’t going to be in if you called, anyway."

Superiority of the Hog.

The hog is far superior To the traitor any day: For while he is a squealer. He nothing gives away.

Her Loss.

“I never have any luck. Everything goes against me.” “What’s the matter now?” “The doctor says my husband must give up smoking.” “Well, you ought to be glad if he follows the doctor's orders.” “Glad? Just as I was within 500 coupons of having enough to get a new set of cut glass tumblers.”

About the Size of It.

Hyker—Every president should be given a second term. Pyker—What’s gnawing you now? Hyker—Fewer of his office-seeking friends would be disappointed during his second term. Pyker—How do you figure that out? Hyker—He would have fewer to disappoint.

Been Through Them.

Mr. Bacon —Did you know, dear, I have only two suits of clothes to my name? Mrs. Bacon —Yes, John; I have noticed that you have very little cnange in your clothing.

Unfortunately Not.

“You say she treats you like a dog?" “I don’t say anything of the sort. When 1 see how she treats that Boston bull of hers I wish she would.” — Judge.

A Question of Time.

The New Parson —Well, I’m glad to hear you come to church twice every Sunday. Tommy —Yes, I’m not old enough to stay away yet

His Classification.

“This one of the pair of receivers of stolen goods, your honor, acts as a lookout while the other is getting the goods.” “I see. He’s a picket fence.”

The Sort.

“Here Is a new costume which 1b called the kite gown.” “I suppose the only ones to wear it will be the fashionable hlgh-fiyers.”

Never.

“Relay races among the boys seem very popular.” “Yes; but they never apply XSa relaying carpets.”

THEY LIKED IT.

“How did the ducks like the new runway you put outside of their coop?” “All right; they came out flatfooted tor it”

Remarkable Woman.

He went his way serenely And showed no trace of care. His wife, it seems, was never “Without a thing to wear.'*

Study.

“Diplomacy,” remarked the observant person, “requires thorough study.” “Yes,” replied Senator Sorghum. “In order to be a good diplomat you’ve got to know all the facts in order to avoid saying anything which might lead to their discovery.”

Its Value.

“The daisy ought to be selected as an emblem tor sports.” “Why that particular flower?” “Because every day Is a field day Cor the daisy.”

A PUNCTURED METAPHOR.

“Did you write this note to Maria?" asked the young woman’s mother. “Yes,” replied the susceptible youth. “And you considered it proper to remark that her teeth were pearls.” “It’s customary to say things like that.” “Well, young man, let me tell you something. If Marla's teeth were pearls, she wouldn’t be wastin’ ’em on ham and cabbage an’ chocolate drops. She’d string ’em an wear ’em around her neck an' take her chances on an imitation set of household Jewelry, for everyday work, from the store."

When the Honeymoon Slumped. -

"What time will you be home, dear?” asked the young wife, as her husband started downtown after breakfast. "Oh, about 1 L m.,” he replied. “You mean 1 p. m., don’t you?” she asked. “No,” replied the heartless wretch. ‘‘l meant Just what I said —1 t. m. Tomorrow. See?”

Limited Belief.

“Do you believe in a future punishment of everlasting fire and brimstone?” asked the man with the question habiL “Only for my neighbors,” replied the party of the egotistical part.

UNFORTUNATE SURVIVAL.

“So old Hiram had a hand-to-hand fight with a grizzly b’ar an’ lived t’ tell th' tale?" “Yas, by gum, an’ thet seems ts be all he lived for!"

Advice.

My son, read this advice with care. For it ts no mere dream; The man who generates hot air Will never get up steam.

Drop In Chickens.

Mrs. Styles —I heard something drop in the kitchen a short time ago. Katie. Did you break anything? Katie —Only the legs off the chicken, ma’am.

Its Capacity.

“Shellfish have not the slightest spark of intelligence.” “I don’t know about that. I’ve seen a clambake dinner.”

Wonderful.

"1 heard that they made car wheels out of paper. Don’t you think that is wonderful?” “No. I’ve heard of stationary engines lots of times.”

Matches the Fittings.

“How in the world did Blanche come to marry a man over seventy?” “She says he harmonizes so well with the antique furniture her mother left her.”

A Better System.

“I have a dreadful row every time I ask my husband for a little money.” “Your system is all wrong, my dear. Ask him for a lot of money. Then he’ll be glad to compromise on a little.”

Woman and a Bee.

“A woman reminds me of a bee,” remarked the Shelbyville Sage. “What’s the answer?” we asked. “Whenever I see one,” replied the S. S., “she suggests either honey or a sting.”

Foreman’s Occupation Gone.

Casey (annoyed at surveillance) — Say! is watch in’ me all yez have to do? Foreman (curtly)—lt Is. Casey (throwing down pick)—Begorra, then it’s idle ye’ll be tomorrow.

Watch Your Step.

Patience —How do yon like Will's dancing? Patrice —Well, it’s a little irregular. “How so?" “Sometimes he tears my dress and sometimes he doesn't.”

Obeying Directions.

“Good heavens, John, what made you pick out such an ugly woman to send home? She scared the baby almost into fits.” “just did what you told me, Mari -. Yon said you wanted a plain cook and 1 got the plainest one to be had.’’

Appropriate Improvement.

Friend—How did you manage to pav for that fine concrete basement in your house? Author—Oh. I did that with my beat Sdllfir,