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About The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 22, 1904)
ftCi'wfr ', The Commoner. VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1 8 n bCLMmkiJ&uafediy' I kD i III Itfl I t Sr mm tw tir r j - .i w - - - , . caaHK k m aw w - m. Mfmzj Conducted by iWee?WsMfp A Flaw In tho Title. 1 lived a year in a wondrous isle Where, ankle-deep, 'mid blossoms rare, ! Tho sweet-eyed maidens, singing, stand, Combing their blue-black hair. One lovely year, in a lovely land A year-long vision of sun and sea, ; Of song and of scent and glancing wing , ', All things that heavenliest be! "And what didst thou bring, away with thee .." ' A gem, a flower, or a shining plume To mind thco of all that was left be hind, And to brighten the Northern gloom?" Nothing. I loft them all untouched, Unplucked, in tho realm of sun and song; For I said, as wo stood away from the shoro, "I shall come again, ero long." But I never have sought its shores again Strong aro tho bonds that hold me back; . ! And nover again shall my sad eyes Geo That loveliest land alack f ! ' 0. for one of its trampled flowers': 0, for tho roughest shell from Up1 shore! 1 For tho meanest thing from that siiri kissed isle, Where I lived and loved of yore. . ; Twas bo suro that it all was minpj. That I dared to leavo it a little space; So proudly sure, that I left the isle With a glad and tearless face. Heart, when tho title to all was ours, What was a gem, or flower, to us! And so wo wander, alone, afar Naked, and hungry thus! Nothing wo saved or thought to fetch From that country whoso titlo was heart's delight; How can wo provo wo woro over there? We two aro so poor, tonight! Wo'vo not a leaf, nor a shell, nor a stono To kcop as a token to cloep, or kiss; Who would beliovo wo were once so rich Wo, who have fallen so low -ns this! .. But a king is a king, though the crown is lost; And wo know by this pain that is bittor sweet, Wo aro ousted heirs of that lovely now to our feet. Howard Glyddon. Home Chats. I supposo you have all read of the appalling calamity which has befallen our sister city, Chicago, in tho destruc tion of her new theatre by fire and tho frightful sacrifice of human life resulting therefrom. Tho details are so sickening, and tho fact that hun dreds of human bodies were trampled to shreds in tho mad rush for escape is so heart-rending, that one cannot contemplate the picture, eyen in the mind without agonized shuddering. The terrible results are far-reaching for many homes outside of the mourn , Ing city aro plunged in deepest grief , because of one or more lives, gone out ;. forever. In a. case so horrible, one can but sympathize with the stricken ones, and pray the Father to comfort them as only His love may do. The wave of horror touches every home. 0 0 Are you thinking of the flowers, ,th.oso wintry days? It is time to plan, and to get ready for tno worn ueiove ypu. Not alone must wo consider the plants in the window, but if wo want oarly blossoms in tho garden, seeds must bo sown indoors and carefully nurtured to be ready against the time of outdoor work. Do not try to do. too much. Better one well grown plant than a garden full of failure and neglect. The catalogues are now com ing in, and the long evenings around the lamp give you leisure to look them oyer and to make, your choice. If you are a busy, hurried home-mother, do not start your plants too early, for they will need much care, ana if neg lected, will grow up weak and spin dling like little invalids, and the sight of tho sickly little things will be a constant reproach to you. But .there are maTiy seeds that must be .prdpred now,, that you may be ready with them in season. 0 0 'Tho sewing room should be a busy place, now, as so many things may , bo. made up "before the rush;" be suro ..that you have everything in readi ness, for it is tho "little delayp" that stoal tho hours. See that tho thiead hqx needle-case and "findings" are at iliand, that the scissors are sharpened, and the sewing machine in thorough repair, Do not spend too much ubrv pus energy on ruffles, tucks, sheering, trimmings, laces and embioideiies. Wo all like pretty things and dainty clothing, but we should like health bettor, and remember that health ts happiness, even with plain clothing and frugal fare, and the most effec tive cosmetic and wrinkle-proven ta tivo is a healthy nervous system and a good digestion. Let us make daily and hourly sacrifice to the goddess of hygeiue. 0 0 Our real, winter is now beginning, and wo must guard against coughs and colds by proper diet and protective clothing. Look well after the little folks; see that they are proper Jy dressed, and properly fed. This is half tho battle, and drugs and doctor's visits cost more than good rare. Tho body of every individual shoulQ be so protected as to maintain a mean tem perature of 98 degrees Fahr. Flannel snouifl be worn next the skin if possi- mu, wnatever else Is neglected, bio. tho feet and lower limbs should be well protected against cold and damp noss. A good pair of woolen leggings for women and children will save much unnecessary suffering and should be worn whenever going out pf doors. This subject is of uch vast importance, and so universally over- iuuivuu uy most or women hardly know where to stop. ' that I your home, unless your family is very largo, tho servant girl problem will no longer have any terrors for you; there will be no more than you, your self, can care for. If the home is still unfurnished, make a complete list of every single article you think neces sary for each room; this may take some days, for it is impossible to think at any one time of all the ar ticles that go to furnish an American home of the present day. Put down the articles on the list as you happen to think of them, and, when the lists are quite complete, go over each room and cross off those that you know you can do without. Then, a we.ek later, go over the list again, and cross over those you "rather think are not ab solutely necessary," and then com mence your shopping. Shop first of all, and then buy; it does not take long to buy the furniture when you know just what you want. After the day of shopping and marking of prices against each item on the list, go over your list a third time, and cross off such articles as can be bought later on, when there is plenty of time to hunt for just what is needed for the place in which it is to stand. Furni ture is not for show, andj:he only ex cuse for its being in the home is that it makes us more comfortable. The Housekeeper. The House Practical. If your homo is already furnished, and. tho servant problem is threaten ing to destroy all your peace and happiness, go through your rooms one by one and romovo every single object- that, has not some definite nur- lPnSn In bGi?g where Ifc ,s- The bare )VAlls are far preferable to pictures ?S Pf feil niSWmres, or- to pic JujSS. that .however beautiful th.ey -... g,rvy, fi jyu -uuvo COUraco in away all the useless articles ii J put To Mtxko Washing Etvsy. In answer to several inquiries for an easy method of doing the washing, I give the following, recommended by those who have tried it: Into a half gallon of soft hot water, slice half a bar of any good soap, let dissolve, and remove from the stove; let cool a little, and into it stir half a teacupful of gasoline;' fill a tub two thirds full of soft, hot (not boiling) water, and into this pour the gasoline mixture, stirring well. Into this tub of water, put 'the cleanest and finest clothes, stir them about with tho clothes stick, turning them over a few times, so that the water may come in contact with all soiled places; if not much soiled, no rubbing is required, but if any bad soiled spots show up, rub a little, using no additional soap; when they look quite clean, take them out through a wringer, into rinse water as hot as the hand will bear, rinse well, put them through the blue water, and hang on che line. On taking the finer clothes from the suds, put the next cleanest into the water and let soak while getting tho others on the line. A pounding stick, such as our mothers used, can then be used, pounding the clothes for about five minutes, which forces the water through the clothes, and is much easier done than scrubbing and rubbing with the hands. No boiling is necessary, if the suds n i.-Pnf r,r For the much soiled clothes, tho suds should be reheated, more water, soap fcwouimo m annve nrnnnrflrmc boiling water. Mix. one quaiter of it in the cold water in which greasy woolens are to bo washed; put in ono piece at a time, using soap if needed, and if necessary, add more borax water; wash and rinse in cool water;, shake well and dry' quickly. The Locomotive Englnoor. On the road, after a long night's travel, he is not an object of very handsome appearance; his face is be grimmed with soot, his hands hard and dirty and his clothes black with soot and grease. Yet this man has stood with his hand oh the throttle lever of the engine, all the journey through, watching between you and death. Often, when the night has been black and boisterous with an gry storms, or cold and" shaken with wintry blizzards, you have lain down in your snug berths, listening to tne clatter of tho swift-moving wheels, with a, sense of security, because you knew there was one standing in the cab, with sleepless eye, alert and vigilant against danger; gazing out along the shining steel tracks, con scious of the hundreds of lives en trusted to his care, and you had faith that he would not fail in his duty. Yet, at the stations, while the train waits for passengers to take their meals, none of them think it worth While to speak a word of cheer ' to him; or to thank him for his faithful less. The conductor, the brakemen and the porters are brought more or less in contact with the passengers, and they are in general cleanly dressed; they get some acquaintance with each other, and., often with tho passengers, but the engine-driver stands apart his only company the equally sooty, begrimmed, though less responsible fireman.. And.it is to him and his faithful performance of his work, that the hundreds trav eling on his train owe their lives.. So ber, cool, careful, he has brought you to your journey's , end, and jWhtie the travelers scatter to thefr hojthes or pass to other scenes, praising the' 'rail road companies for the comfort and safety afforded their traveling patrons, how very few give a thought to the DR. FED HIMSELF Found tho Fdod that S&vod His Llfb and added and the rest of the clo tnmg taken through this in the same Way Gasoline should not be used about t0V?' bUt 8hould bG addd to the dissolved soap away from the fire For washing black sateens or dark colored calicoes, take wheat bran (two quarts to a dress), boll In soft water fifteen minutes, stirring all the time; let cool, strain, and use thl water j instead of soapsuds; it removed MnVS' er tUe coior' siarcning is necessary; uda nn,i SH , Xor such w mShwu Tn S y .VWi-rBot hot. ,, - Wash- woolens, dissolve a laiin tablespoons borax In t ,H A good old family physician with a life time experience in saving people finally found himself sick' unto death. Medicines failed and but tet him tell his own story. 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"A physician is naturally prejudiced against writing such a letter, but in this case I am willing- to declare it from the housetops that the multiplied thousands who are now suffering as I did can find relief and health as eas ily and promptly by Grape-Nuts. If they only knew what to do. Sincerely and Fraternally yours." Name of this prominent physician furnished by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Look in each package for a copy of wanaous littlaSibook, :Tho. Road to Wellville." j ,,.. ..., ,.. , ., ,, t f'j', rikF.isi: 4. && c'A ' fciVh Jvt-: 1 .41. ' J