Friday,- November 20, 1942
DAILY.NEBRASKAN
M.I
When in Rome . . .
BY HELEN GOODWIN.
This modern world, or so-called,
Isn't as original as we think. For
if the Roman empire had been as
permanent as the lipstick that was
used by Roman school girls, we
would still be talking the language
now used only at the head of a
fancy diploma. But it isn't the
language we are interested in,
specially, it is the lipstick. For
the Roman girl went two steps
further than the modern woman.
She not only dyed her lips instead
of using a temporary coloring, but
she used a variety of colors,
usually green, purple, or some
times red.
If the Romans can do It, so can
we. All we have to do is find out
how they did it. For undoubtedly,
permanent lipstick would be ap
preciated in more than one case
. . . The lips usually matched the
color of the tunic. Or so said Dr.
John J. Geiso, professor of his
tory at the University of Pitts
burgh, who discovered this start
ling: theory. Not only that, if the
women didn't like the color of
their hair they changed it. In
cidental! v blondes were at the
highest premium.
Chemical Powder.
If we do as the Roman girls did,
we won't have to go to the five
and ten to get face powder. In
stead, go down into the cellar,
open up a can of white lead and
rub it over your face. Of if you
don't like white lead, smash up
little sister's blackboard chalk and
rub it over your face. The Romans
used both. However, girls, take
into consideration the reaction
this will have upon those who have
to gaze at you. We don t always
have to do as the Romans do.
Thanks heavens!
College girls who appear in
open-toed, shoes from which pro
trude toenails lusciously covered
with red paint have nothing on
the Roman lassies. Shades of the
rainbow in addition to red were
painted on the toenails as well as
the fingernails.
Those flickering eyes of the
modern miss that are coated with
mascara have nothing on the girls
in Caesar's time. Their mascara
was nothing more than manga
nese, burnst almonds, frankin
cense, or one of the many other
yebrow shades.
Some of the csometics of those
Roman gals are taboo, but that
permanent lipstick idea isn't bad
eh boys?
Snuggies . . .
(Continued from page 3,)
"Yeah, but I'd freeze without
'em." '
Into the Open. .
Spence Porter hasn't led a shel
tered lite ny any means, dui ne
was absolutely flabbergasted when
he heard two wimmen in this con
versation: "I'm catching my death
of cold in my last year's lingerie.'
"Well, why don't you get some
"Kumforites?" Mademoiselle says
they're strictly 'an ret.' "
"But papa says that MVa red
flannels were good enough for
grandma, and women haven't
changed a bit."
"No, women haven't changed,
but men have. Grandpa was gul
libl? enough to think that behind
those red flannels was a beautiful
well-oronoi tioned woman. . Take
my advice. Get "Kumfortites" and
a club and enjoy a happy college
life."
Never before have the girls of
the rag office spoken of anything
but copy, proof, capitals, etc. Be
lieve it or not, yesterday I dropped
into the office to say "Hello," but
I was shushed immediately and
forced to listen to an oration by
Susie Sobsister, that perennial
girdle model. The girls were gath
ered around her as tho they were
about to hear their own death sen
tences pronounced. A hush fell
over the room, Susie stuck out
both, chins, pulled her skirt down
so that her "Suzette Snip-it Slip'
wouldn't show, and proceeded in
this manner.
Form-Fitting Warmth.
"Girls, dive right in... What
looks like a cold proposition may
be onlv short-sightedness. Moral
Buy your Gunnywear "Po .les
now before you start shivering
and sneezing. Remember, you'll
not be whisked around in a coupe
like a little hot-house flower
You'll be walking and appreciat
ing the warmth of Gunnywear
"Ponies," knitted to fit forever!
Raise the temperature with a lit
tie flattery. Specifically, a pretty
pair of "ponies," part wool and
part cotton. Knitted so thinly and
beautifully they cling witnoui
wrinkle. "Ponies" are Gunny
wear's particular pride and will be
vours!
Get next to a good thing and
tick with it. Gunnywear "Ponies
are the strone silent type you'll
like. Thev never bunch up under
dre.nses. They wear and wear,
warm and warm. They're here
there, everywhere .. .wherever you
need them, at very little cost for
no much coziness.
With three cheers for Susie the
cirls went their own way back to
tell their sisters or me giory tmu
the flatterv to be obtained from
Gunnywear "Ponies."
Ray I. Pierson's
Men
(Continued from page 3,)
as the cuffs. Much of the drape
effect in suit coats has been for
gotten, as well as high waistlines
in trousers.
War Affects Style.
The rest of the articles included
in men's wardrobe have altered
their styles to fall in line with the
war effort also. Men's shoes, for
instance, have done away with ex
tra heavy soles and toe caps re
quiring additional leather in the
manufacturing of shoes. The style
has followed closely that of
smooth grained leather and plain
toe, as set by the military shoe.
Additonal accessories in men's
clothing, as featured by downtown
stores, have not felt the pressure
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of the war trend so keenly. Neck
wear, hose, and shirts have not
been noticeably modified. The
wide variety in colors and styles
is still present In store windows
and on counters for the male to
choose from. Garments of outer
wear, such as topcoats, are fewer
in quantity this season, but the
quality and workmanship have re
mained equal to that of former
years.
From these styles and fashions,
still offered by the stores, the ci
vilian college male will have a
large collection from which to
choose his military ball wardrobe
and still reduce his bankroll con
siderably.
Most noticeable at the ball will
be the absence of formal wear
the tuxes, white ties, and stiff
fronts. Those articles, which so
traditionally inaugurated the for
mal season on this campus, have
been tucked away along with
many other social frivolities, for
the duration.
'TENTION
SPALDING Equipment for the ATHLETE Footballs Bas
ketballs Volley Balls Boxing: Gloves Striking Bags Helmets
Gym Suits Sweat Suits Shoes.
Toughen Up Wifh Regular Exercise
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QUALITY ATHLETIC GOODS
Stuart Bid?., 1321 P St.
Phone 2-4191
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Date In Mind'
December 5th to Be Exact which is your date
for the Military Ball. Of course, this year you'll be wearing a
dressy "short for evening" dress with suitable accessories. As
usual, Hovland-Swanson is ready with the finest collection avail-
There's plenty of glamour and "date appeal" here so
come in let us serve youl
Dress by Carl ye one of many available styles for Juniors, $19.95.
B. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings, for your "high lights' $1.00 to $5.00.
C. Flattering date hats to top your fashion picture, $5.95, $7.95.
D. Small, but adequate date bags, high colors, brown and black", $2.95. jjj
E. Dressy fabric gloves, complimentary shades, $2.95.
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