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About The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 11, 1907)
!" 1 1(1 TKeOdiiimonwl i' VOLUME NUMBER' ,39 H. i -1' . , 1 If1 Sr f.i 1 1 . i i i. H n !,' 11 1-1. 1 '.t.-a-'SKT'HMl M "l,s3Si f -"leumMM i 1 l r l4o Friends Bereft Dco'not grieve because the baby, Early Sound the Gates of Gold; -. Early left the tears and trials,---.' Fpr tho blessings of the Fpld. . Fold1 the tiny, waxen fingers - They .have wrought the Father's ClpseTttio dyes whotfe light is dark- e'al the lips, forever still. No.t foKlier the wearing heartache Tliat' the lengthened years must bring;. Not for her the thorns and' thistles ,She jvJUt never know their sting. N$ver know the griefs that gather, iCloud-like, o'er . the crowding f yeqrs; Never know the cruel wakening JTo life's sadder reign of tears. ' Long ago the words were spoken TLet the children come to me;" IriTTis" "'earthly armtf He clasped ; 'them Touched, and, blessed them, ten- y deny. "For of such, the Heavenly King- i -dom.'; So; frdrivall of Earth beguiled, -Top the 'Saviour's' tender keeping ShVti'a&Vpasaed a little 'child. "IVfrtfliors: nnrl "nniirrlifoivS we are, told that mothers should keen the confidence of their young daughters in or.der to hpld them, and train them away from. evil, -If it were ,posJble to . do so, ft is 'best; it Is one.ftf th,e surest ways in which the mother can guide them into the "straight d,nd narrow path." But it is npt always possible. There are motherg .anji mothers, just as there arei Cajighter s hnd da.tigh.toTS., The girp whp .confides 'in mother "in,, all things, asking and acceptingi her ad vlcja, wduT&Mcarcely go astr.ay," even 4?f phe had. rip, mother, for her in stinctive leanings lowuru uie moral wQUldkeep her close to the line of tef jptytr fiut the girl who refuses to acknowledge her mother's better Judgment? the one who goes down the. prtnjrdso .path, not because of hen disregfed for her mother's ad vice, hu;-'pecauso her natural pen dencies OteaH her into' forbidden ways. Mothers are not all so con stituted hat their daughters may confide in.hem, or feel free to do so. Their$atures may not be sym pathetic; spme women repel cdfifi deiices, eyn. the while they long for the); sweat companionship 'of their young. ' jEhjgy have not the .tact", oi; ability to win tlie confiden.ee, though they mayold the love, and often, from thei.tjrtlest mistake, or failure to Sympathize in just the most tact ful nwayt pr the lack of the right ex pressloit;of jtliat sympathy, the world creSps, bJween; the rift widens grnaute .until they find themselves drifteap&fct so widely that even love-can -not again draw them into, companionship. v Not all women are fit: to bo mothers or, being mothers injtlid sense of having borne their onjiarqn, arq not fitted by nature lacx uie mgner, tenderer part. Baby's Comfort IDo-not- forget that the conl mnm Ings -and vovenings are felt by the baby. The floor is the coldest place infthd house, and the crawling' or toddling baby should be protected fro;m the sudden changes. ' Tub on the.ligLi.-JIanaels,. the long sleeves and high-neck dresses, the', little stoQkings and shoes, even .though you must remove part or allvat mid day. jDo not let the little, one crawl about on the. bare floor with; wet clothing, or with blue, mottled flesh. Much of a baby's sickness is clearly traccabJo to thoughtless neg lect during the changeable weathef pf the late summer and early au tumn, It will not always do to "harden" the baby by letting, it get through the variable temperatures as ,best it can. Young things .jnust be kept warm, whether human or animal, and a healthy baby is never a cold, rough-skinned one. What ever Jb neglected, don't let it be the baby, whose "only language is a cry," or something only told insigns of discomfort', anxiety- and, fretful ness, even though the child can speak, because it has not yet learned" how to intelligibly tell you of Its troubles. Take good care of the baby. . Don't forget the extra quilt or comfort laid beside the children's bed,, or yo.ijrpwn, these cooL nights, and . do np't close the wlndpws and doors too soon. See that there is fresh air, though there must be ad ditional cqVerJng at hand for.C any change , 4 y .V"$ Don't, stfhd the little one's vout to school withptfk 'dome pr.oyjsjo- being made to, meet the rapid lpweplng of temperature 'which ( some,timeifr at this season, cpnverts tjie -Warm, sunnv mornintr into i.ho nnld.Lxutinfiv or Web afternoon. It is better- id put oh 'an' additioi$V Outside, wrapybr a month or mor'e yet, .than' to pu on the thick woolen uriderwear which, though at the' 'time comfortable, may be a source of . great discomfort, if the weather should become .suddenly wm.,, vqolds, .coughs, catarrhs', aud ,a .tendency n to rheumatic and, other ailments, .are surely "in tnj. air," these .dee'epjive autumn days! tia sewing, and - make into covers, using either cotton or wool as fill ing This will" last as long as' new cloth, and if you have taken pains with the coloring; and have time to make into pretty patterns, the qutfts' and comfortables will be quite at tractive. If each person could sleep alone, as should be done, the bed clothing would last much loncer. as fit would be less subject to strain, ana pulling, as is the case when one piece must be used by two persons. Let the little lassies learn to use the machine on these "patchwork" covers, and It won't hurt the. boys to practice on the machine by sup plying their 'own covers. Teach them to understand and be careful of the machine. It may stand them in good stead, some day. .. Jr & Looking Ahead It is ' not too earlv in thnRpVnnn to plan, for your Christmas remem brances These,need notindqed, should riptibe elaborate, ' of expen sive. Many , little 'things can be made, and others picked up while on shopping ipurs, and put -awdy for tne nonuajjs. Do not give beyond your means; a "trifle with trulove" is more to vmost pepple ihan some thing suggestive of barter; and- ex change; x Do not give things -that will otiiy "cltftter" and be In the -way. Many gifts are simtilv "whtto in. phants'1- on the hands of the Tecln- av,. i,io.uy isuuiJiu win appreciate a card, a growing plant, a gift of flow ers, a book, or some article that can be -brought intp dally nab fcf-the home, more than any elaborate gift that only takes up room and gathers dust, If yoi; can do novmorev learn of wants or needs of your friend; and In a simple way, unsuggestive.of a return, preseht, try to ,supplythe de sire. A gr.phjt many pe'rsoni'oul rather .face an "army on the battle field than tp "shpp" for "Christmas gifts." - 'j-j. t Bed Furnishings t Old dress skirts, and the-good pieces of outworn garments toake nice quilts and comfortables', t Rip apart, pick out all threads, wash and dye th 'light ones, or the'iwhole ones, or the whole bundle,- in'-coh-trastihV rMiarrhpnizing coltfrs cut into-blocks or-strips that-require lit- Sonic Neckwear Notes . Tho roll-shape ruche of crepe llsse looks well with any collar. One with a long, slim neck should stick to high collars, or .bands of velvet, or other neck garniture. Turn-over collars and cuffs of em broidery, -or plain linen hemstitched, make pretty finishes for dark dresses, Linen collars .with lace turn-overs and lace insets are popular. Plain, linen, pr embreidery turn-evers are alsp wprn. Stiff linen collars of the" finest" plaiting, an Jncfo wide at the' back and graduatJngfrto -almost nothing in front, is flnd'ingavpi;,., The stiff silken jbow- should " al ways .match' in color the . prevailing tint of -the costume. They may be had in many colors, 05 made at home. v Little lingerie bows and jabots, though not so popular as mull ties, are still popular. They are so con structed as to readily admit of laun-, dering. Velvet ribbon "nlain, or ro ttrtfit jewels, is wprn around the neck- with uie aecouete gown; with the now: popular jjutcn. neck, it is always in order, - If. . one is handy with the needle bits of ribbon-. Ian ioW linen, silk and velvet can be made- uy ixiuu precoy necKwear, and thus save expense, v FJofal Notes FrU n$ ?ela7 Ufting or Pitting the Plants intended for the' window' garden. They must have time to re cover from the shock of the disturb ance, and become accustomed to their new home before being brought into the closed rooms. Those in tended for storing in the cellar should not be shw J Ceiar or 'freezes. Th Z Z e "?f. an1A L itrxIT" BUU OUIOS .UUUU4U. ud miea, curea- by drvintr and stnrort rmf iZf-, rymA ., r uv4ud aotweu cold SSf fhl' ?01? fTames must be fiod, ahd the plants in them given time to get established. If sucVwork is neglected until, necessity compels, it will be poorly done became of the "hurryorder" which comes with freezing weather. Bulbs should be potted during this SSJfr ft! ti1Ir best' and 3 de fers to both indoors and out. On of" the surest bloomers, as we'll as "the !!StaiVj m0st satIactory for the house, is the paper white narciaqiiR The bulbs cost about five cents each' and will bloom within six weeks after potting, either in water oi soil! If potted at once, they may be had in bloom for Thanksgiving, and hyacinths and' -Roman narcissus will -bloom during, the holidays, with -nroner cam. TIia dnifuvn . ,, easiest. Every .florist's catalogue tn -iT Ul Lup ttSH-me gives cultural ditections. "iu 5 Palfns. If well carefl.fnr nra t,.i 'some enough to command a pedes- tui tu tuuaeivea; rney are not par ticular, as to j situation, so there is good light. A really good Boston fern, or one or .more pf the decora tive asparaguses -shouldnot be over looked. Foliage1 plants are usually niore -satisfactory than flowering plants, in. the hands of the amateur They should have roomy 'pots, rich soil and generous treatment. Dor mant plants, or .these "standing still," dp not need much water, or any fertilizer; but plants that are making new leaves, and, show signs of strong growth must have enough to eat and drink. You must study your plants as you do your children. If you are "in touch" with them, you will under stand their wants at a glance. Plants havs a language, and you should understand it. For the "Last Tilings" Relish One pint of tender string beans cut into inch lengths) one pint of quite small- cucumbers cut into half inch pieces;- three medium sized cucumbers" sliced r one pint of 'button onions peeled; foul long red peppers cut intp small pieces; one cupful of green nasturtium seeds; one medium size cauliflower broken into -clusters; p.ut all into; a jar, with a-' cupful of salt strewn , through them. Cover with cold water and put a plate over the vegetables with a weight to keep the pickles from floating. Lea'ye in the cellar for lhreel days, .then, drain, off, the brine and- rinse with , cold water by put ting; Into a colander, and pouring cold, clear, 'woteu plentifully, through theni. ,. Return; .,tp thenar jand" leave fOl' twenfev-foiir. liniira.. .f1iAn J:.. Well, .and Prepare . $he following: xit,v 4Uju,Hfli: good vinegar, one teaspopnful each of. Hungarian sweet paprika, ground cloves and celery seeds, ground mustard seed, mace, and grated horseradish; two table Bpoonfuls of cury powder, and one cupful and a fjalf.of brown sugar. Let this mixture, come to a boil over the fire. Itr tha VarrAl,! J 1t ;slmraer slowly fpr, ten minutes after v .m vw a. vwt,tgam. xurn into aj stone crock, or jars, cover closely, let stand for txvn rinvc i, r,? -.ff, JJ1 vinegar and- put over the fire until it boils, whpn it- of. 1,1 i PPUred over the, .pickles, and left stand, for a day-,longer. Then heat all to boiling, fill smail jars, seal, tfnri oat l n -ri , . Uv.u iu o. uunc, cooi place, in six weeks time it will ba r.eady for use. Thjs Is an exqllerit way to use Jip the few "last things" to be found in the field or garden. The veget ables may be run through a chop per, If preferred. For tlio .'Teeth Cases of , receding gums .are very disfiguring, to the mouth, as the teeth appear long and harrow. For this, the best treatment is a visit to a good dentist, as home treat tne.nt is. often very damaging. Where the gums bleed easily, a flat brush should be used, and a mouth wash made as follows is often very bene fipial, if .persisted in.: .Listerine, pno ounce; water, three ounces; saturat ed Solution Of alum nno.n1l nr.si. t ""WUUli UUI1VI saturated solution of myrrh, one-half unm;u. ouaice wen before applying. Pastes containing much soap should-be avnirterf na Tn n-,.Aannn p this substance will discolpr the teeth u time. j;or uie tinge pf yellow, AN OLD AND WELL TRIBDREMEDY Mi. Window's SopyMq Sykup for chlhlren teething s)ould nlwnyg be xwol for children while 1 nf! It6('Iftos thpujiias, ulhtyn nllTJalrt. cure m't00!!1, attai tl hfiSt-roinctly for dlurrlio, Twenty-flvc conta a botUJT JL ,t .3 &f-.ft&ijirvk Jsftr