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ug ..vp3'gry' t? i "F V X " f NOVEMBER, 9 1906 The Commoner. 11 grams ea,ch of tincture of benzoin and borax. For tbe hands which are constantly engaged in housework, try this: Lem on juice, three ounces; white wine vinegar, three ounces; white brandy, half a pint. Wash tho hands well and dry thoroughly, then apply the lotion, letting it dry in. One' of the best and most inexpen sive lotions to whiten the hands and prevent chapping, is made of equal parts of glycerine and straiiied lemon juice. After washing, while the hands -are still damp, pour a little of this lotion in the palms, jub well into the hands and wrists and let dry. Keep a -small bottle of this on the wash stand. " Floral Notes The spotted calla bulb should be dried off when the foliage is killed by the frost, or when the foliage has died down in the late fall, placed in a pot or box filled with dry sand, and stored in an. airy place where a temperature of 45 degrees is maintained, until time to set it in the border next spring. In some localities south of Ohio it is said to stand the winter outside with protection. The palm, Latania Borbonica, is conceded to be the finest decorative variety known. It is a beautiful plant, with large, deeply divided, fan-shaped leaves, and is of the easiest culture. Palms are now found in almost every home, owing to their decorative value, ease of culture and cheapness. It is late, now, to pot plants or bulbs w,ith any expectation of bloom before late winter or early spring. To take up plants as late as November, after having served their time during the summer months, is not satisfac- do It all themselves have had enough of it, and find but little relish for the viands, no matter how good they are. Even the planning of a meal detracta from its "goodness," as one knows just what Is coming (whether it "comes" in just the shape she ordered it or not), and usually, by the time it reaches tho table it has lost its attrac tion for her. Marketing does not come "by na ture." It Ib a matter of education, and If the girl is not taught the ins and outs of the market places before mar riage, she has many a hard lesson to learn by experience. Its most valu able lessons cannot be learned from the printed page, or entirely from oven the best of cook books, or culinary les sons giveii through the domestic de partments of our most reliable maga zines. There must be judgment and common sense exercised in all its branches. We are taught that "the best is always the cheapest," and so it is; but we must bo wise enough to know what is the best for each use for which it is intended. For instance, in the purchase of meats. The same piece will not do equally as well for boiling and stewing as for broiling and baking. Baking, roasting and broiling are done by dry heat, and for these, select the most choice and tender pieces, while for stewing, boiling and "chopped" dishes, the tough, or in ferior pieces are chosen. These latter are in no way really inferior, becauso of less nourishment or being less pal atable, but because the methods of cooking them are more difficult, and, not being in so great denland, tho price asked is less than for tho first named pieces. In the hands of a skilled cook, tho "cheap" pieces are more palatable and nourishing than the high priced meats in the hands of a poor or careless cook. As the cold days come on, when fires are kept go same general classification. Iu clear soup, one may havo tho meat soup which may be4a decoction of boof, veal, 'mutton (or even pork), of fowl, of gamo, of turtle or of vegetables. If tho decoction of moat bo a strong one, it Is dignified by the namo of con somme; if it is a weaker concoc Ion, It pnsaes under tho more simple title of broth. Any of these infusions may be used without alteration, just as tHoy come from tho kettle, or an endless variety of soups may be obtained by tho addition of different kinds of pastes, vegetables, etc. Delineator. put out luxuriant foliage, there will llft ,,nm,r nV , hmiso. be no more bud formation. If kept thrifty, they will .doubtless bloom in the early spring; but unless given good care, even this will be but scanty. The best now to be done is to take good care of what you now have, and next year begin your window garden preparations with the spring plant ing. Treat your plants -as you would your children study their wants and needs, and try to supply them. . Placing the Sleeve One of the most difficult and per plexing things in the making of a waist is the correct placing of the sleeve in the arm's eye. So many times the sleeve will twist at the wrist, or there will be an uncomfort able strain at the , shoulder which should never occur if the sleeve were put in correctly. .. Place the notch in the top of the sleeve at the shoulder seam, and bring the seam of the sleeve to the notch in the arm's eye of the wais in front. Pin these points first, then pin the plain part of the sleeve smoothly in tho arm's eye. Draw the gathers at the top until they fit the remaining space in the arm's eye; distribute, the fullness carefully and use all the pins you can; it is better to spend a little time in pinning the sleeve than to be compelled to do the work several times over, if you are careless. Baste the sleeve in the arm's eye after it is well pinned, re move the pins and sew. Woman's Home Companion. . well for the daughters of the house to try their hand at good cooking along inexpensive lines. It is a possibility that every girl may become a wife and mother, and, whether she ever has a home of her own or not, a knowledge of good and skillful cookery along economical lines will always be a good investment of time and attention. Say what one will, the cookery of a family is responsible, not only for the ills, but for the happiness of the whole house hold. Health of body and mind is the foundation of every success In this world, and while all stomach troubles are not brought on by poorly prepared foods, a creat many of them could be prevented in large measure by the serving of wliolesome, wen-preparea viands. Soups " ' ; -." Winter Cookery, ,. , About.'-the first thing .the;'average man pr child thinks about, as the weather turns cold, is a good, hot meal of victuals. I should like to say the same of the women folks, but it is a fact that women do not pay as much attention to their eating as they should. By the time the meal is planned, the material collected and In spite of the many scientific theo ries to the contrary there is little doubt that soup is an ideal stimulant, especially to a jaded appetite. It fur nishes that little encouragement which is so often needed by the stomach to prepare it for the reception of the more elaborate dishes that are to fol low, by stimulating the gastric juices and starting them into action. By the time tho heavier foods have come, therefore, the stomach is in proper condition for the functional work which it Is expected to perform. If there is any other way in which these results can be attained, the secret is one that is unknown to the cook. As a matter of fact, the dis tinct varieties of soup are actually tfew in rumber, the infinite variety in- dlcated oy tne long nst ol muiub u Inir due to the custom of recognizing any difference in flavor, however slight it may be, by bestowing upon It a new name. Soups may be divid ed into exactly three classes: (1) the clear soup; (2) the thick soup; (3) the substantial soup. Each of these oIjirspr mav be subdivided to meet the requirements of the several kinds iff Hot Fomentations For the relief of pain, reduction of swellings, and many other remedial purposes, there are few things so good and effectual as hot fomenta tions. This remedy is usually to be liad in all homes, with little delay, very little if any expense, calls for no drugs, and is attended with no bad effects, unless by careless application Ahc patient is scalded. A small bed blanket, not necessarily new, quar tered, or a largo piece of all-wool flan nel, will answer. In many homes there are old, worn blankets useless for bed purposes, which will answer admirably for this. The cloth may be folded into thirds, the end gathered into the hands, and tho midd'e of the cloth, to within a few inches of the hands, dipped in boiling waer. To this water salt Is often added with good effect. Sometimes, on the ad vlcevof the physician, some appropri ate medication may be added, but usually the hot water Is sufficient. Then quickly twiBt the wet cloth by Hirnlng the ends In opposite direc tions, wringing as dry as possible; un twist quickly and fold the cloth large enough to cover well the parts to be treated; wrap in a dry piece of flan nel, leaving one thickness of tho dry between tho wet and the skin, to pre vent burning, and cover to keep In the steam. In some cases, this mus1 be repeated as often as the flannel begins to cool not allowing It to get cold, or to chill the patient. When renewing the hot cloth, the parts should be kept covered, not allowing the air to strike it. This treatment should be finished by sponging the parts with a cloth wrung out of cool (not cold) water, or, if the patient can stand it, a cool sponge bath, followed by a drying friction with soft warm towels. This treatment is excellent for soreness or pain In cases of cold on the lungs, acute Inflammation of stomach or bowels, or kidneys, bnck ache, pain in the loins, and in many other troubles of the internal organs. In many throat troubles, some head aches, and nerve troubles, this treat ment is invaluable. A hot water bath as hot as can be comfortably borne is a great relief for tired or over taxed eyes; to be followed by the cool lavement. little boiling water, pouring it off Im mediately and throw it away. Chop tho aonna leavos, raising Wd figs quite flno together, then add ono pound of light brown sugar, and pour over all one-half pint of boiling water, stirring; thoroughly. Line a baking tin with oiled paper and pour tho mlxturo In it to cool. At bed time, eat a place, of this an Inch square, and afterwards rcgulato tho amount by the effect of this do8( S.. S. Common baking soda. and flno table salt In equal parts mnko a good tooth powder. The soda neutralizes tho tenderness of tho teeth arising from acidity of the stomach, and tho salt Is both a preservative and heal ing. Rinse the inotiMi aftor using it. F. M. Do not whip tho child, as the trouble Is duo to a weakness caused by Boveral things. Every time the child takes cold and can not con trol her urine, let her oat raisins five or ten cents worth, and this will do temporary good. There are reme dies for tho weakness known to your physician. Housewife Examfno tho can nod goods, each can separately, and If tho sides or ends are "bulged," In tho least, reject It, ns It denotes ferment ation, either present or past, and tho contents will he found spoiled. Tho ends should bo "dished" In, or the sides sunken, which Indicates a va cuum Inside, loft when tho can Is filled, and the outside air pushes tho tin in to fill it. Mrs. J. M. B. See ar.tlclo "For tho Window" In Tho Commoner of Sep tember 28. It Is rather late to root cuttings now, but If you give them good care they may live, though not grow much or give bloom, through -tho winter. If you could give tho plantft a Bunny window in a moderately virnx room, freo from chill or frost, they may do better than in the room whero gas is used. "Worried" The condition of Uio hair Is very often dependent on tho state of health. Improvement of tho general health generally Improves the hair. Sage tea is a good hair tonic. IT'S THE FOOD The True Way to Correct Nervous Troubles Query Box M. E. It. tells us that Iodine stains can be removed, If fresh, by washing In a solution of salt and water; if old stains, they should be soaked in salt water. Salt water will not fade the goods. "A Subscriber." For the work on elocution, the Speaker, or Book of Recitations, ask your book dealer. He will advise you, and get'' you what you want. There are many good ones. H. R. For a good mouth wash for tender gums, take one dram each of tannin, oalcbark and myrrh; mix, and pour over them half a teacupful of boiling water. When cold, strain and bo tie. Wash the mouth several times a day with the liquid. J. D. M. For constipation, take one half nound each of seeded raisins and nice figs, and one ounce of senna Nervous troubles are more often caused by Improper food and Indiges tion than most people imagine. Even doctors sometimes overlook this fact. A man says: "Until two years ago waffles and butter with meat and gravy were the main features of my breakfast. Fin ally dyspepsia came on and I found myself in a bad condition, worse In the morning than any other time. I would have a full, sick feeling In my stomach, with pains in my heart, sides and head. "At times I would have no appetite for' days, then I would feel ravenous, never satisfied when I did eat and so nervous I felt like shrieking at the top of my voice. I lost flesh badly and hardly knew which way to turn until one day I bought a box of Grape Nuts food to sec if I could eat that, I tried it without telling the doctor, and liked it fine; made me feel as it l had something to eat that was satis fying and still I didn't have that heav iness that I had felt after eating any other food. ' "I hadn't drank any coffee then in fte weeks. I kept on with the Grape Nuts and In a month and a half 1 Jiad gained 15 pounds, could eat almost . anything I wanted, ' didn't feel badly v after eating and my nervousness was all gone. It's a pleasure to be well again." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. There's MrSSS crimen SS soup which propel U under the .oaves. Pour over tne B.enna .eaves a a reason. X "V- 't,