ffcfffltfISP' If iy.J T"W m The Commoner JANUARY, 1914 17 ir N & tfi LATEST FASHIONS FOR COMMONER READERS Wo havo mado arrangements to supply our readers with high grade, perfect fitting, seam allowing and easy to use patterns, designed by a leading llrm of New York fashion publishers. Full descriptions accompany each pattern as well as a chart showing how to cut your material with the least possible amount of waste. Any pattern will Tjo sent postago prepaid upon receipt of ten cents. Wo will also issue a -ow fashion book quarterly, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, illustrating hundreds of new styles Autumn number now ready. Wo will send this book for two cents postago prepaid if ordered at the samo time that a pattern is ordered, or for live cents, postage prepaid if ordered without a pattern. Besides illustrating hundreds of patterns, this fashion book will tell you how to bo your own dressmaker. When ordering patterns please give pattern number and size desired. Address all orders Fiinlilon Department, The Commoner, Lincoln. Nebra!cn. - ,. G4G6 J mjgm Jwr y48 Ladles' Kitchen Apron. This is a plain and practical apron, the front panel fitted In to tho figure, and form ing a bib and tabs over the shoulder. The sides end af tho waist and are Gathered, while tho largo pockets are stitched into tho sido front seams. Gingham, calico, brilliantino and all wash materials are suitable for this anron. Tho apron pattern, No. 61 C8, is cut in sizes 34, 38 and 42 inches bust measure. Medium size requires 4 yards of 27 or 36 Inch material. CY"? I'HdleH' Two-Piece Skirt. This Aeslgn shows an c tremely pretty draped skirt for general wear. The drapery is caught up on tho left sido under a broad lapped seam, i;hero is a corresponding seam down tho back. Serge, cheviot or broadcloth can bo used to make this ski-t. Tho pattern 6327 is cut In sizes 22 to 30 inches waist measure. Medium sizo requires 2 yards ot 36 inch ma "ial. 0332 .MIHe' nnd Small Women' DrcNN. Tho one-pieco dress remains a favorite it is usually simple depend ing upon its cut for attraction, rather than trimming. Collar and cuffs are often of contrasting material. In this design thero is seen tho dropped shoulder, the new fulness at tho waist line and a simple straight skirt. (Continued on Next Page.) soften it; corn meal should bo used as a preventive and cure for chapped hands, as It is cleansing, and cjin b.e used in place of soap. If a very good vegetable oil soap is used with tepid water, then, before the hands are rinsed, rub well with corn meal, it Is excellent to make them smooth. Glycerine should not be applied un diluted to the skin, as it is exceed ingly drying, and will absorb the moisture from tho skin. It should always be first diluted with an equal quantity of water. The water may be rosewater, and half as much lemon juice may be added to whiten. Tho face and hands should not be washed just before going out in tho air when tho weather Is cold, but If it must be done, they should be well dried. Hard water should not be used; It can be made soft by dissolv ing a little borax in it. - Window Plants When liquid manure is used on window plants, it must be with cau tion, or results will be bad. If the plants are not growing, do not give them liquid manure, or if the plant is weakly, or newly propagated; but where a plant Is making active growth, or when showing buds give the manure, and continue giving it through the blooming period. Jf the plants belong to tho class that re quire to make a good growth before they go to rest, after the blooming period is flnbhed, tho manure should be continued until growth ceases, and then the manure should be withheld. Some plants oan stand but very little liquid manure, and if given at all, it should be applied very weak, and only at long intervals. Most be gonias, ferns, tropaolums, some foliage geraniums and cacti do not require this feeding. Remember that it must be applied to even such plants as require rich food only while they are in active growth. It should be the color of quite weak tea and be given about once a week. In January, thrifty plants of most varieties begin to show signs of growth, and should be carefully nourished and protected from the cold. Our coldest weather and strongest winds come in Januar;- and February. Plants should be watered very lijttle during cold days, as wet soil and sap in the plants invite frost. Plants should not be watered at night during the winter, and at any time they do not take up much water dur ing frosty weather. Plants should not be showered on cloudy or cold days, or in very severe weather. In a very dusty room, one should al ways cover the plants during sweep ing in order to protect the leaves from the dust. A sheet made of cheese cloth will keep the dust from reaching them, and as it is very light-weight, will not damage the foliage or break the branches of tender plants. Pick off all dead or diseased leaves and burn them. Keep the top of the soil in the pots free from all kinds of litter falling from the plants. Query Box M. L. To set colors in washable goods, before wetting the cloth soak in a water to which has been allowed a tablespoonful of ox-gall to eacli gallon of water. Emma S. To .remove tar from the goods, saturate with turpentine, rubbing in well with the fingers, and the tar will come out. Ella Saturate a cloth with coal oil and go over the tin or other kettle and the discolorations will be re moved. Rub well with the oiled cloth, then polls!) with a dry one. J. J.r For filling the cracks in the stove, take wood ashes and common salt half, and half, and make into a paste with, cold water. Press this paste into the cracks and joints while PATENTS WntaR K. 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