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i ,& 9 OCTOBER 25, 1907 The Commoner. 11 y-r. sy v rTB. wZ 'V regular bathing of the body is an excellent preventive. S. M. Destitute aged persons of either sex, regardless of nationality or religious belief, are accepted with out admission fee into the homes conducted by the Catholic order of the Little Sisters of the Poor. These home are Intended only for the desti tute aged, and none who are able to pay an admission fee elsewhere are admitted. The irimates are drawn principally from the lower walks of life. Every large city has one or more homes, and these insti tutions are supported in part by the entrance fee paid by the applicants and by contributions from organiza tions and private gifts. If you will send stamped, addressed, envelope, I will enclose the addresses desired. E. L. Velvet waists may be soaked overnight in gasoline, rubbed and squeezed through the hands, rinsed in clean gasoline and hung in the air to dry. Gasoline must be used out of doors, away from all dauger of fire. Some prefer hot gasoline. To heat, set a tub out in tho yard, and pour in boiling water; In this hot water set tho vessel con taining the gasoline, until warm enough. Squeeze and rub as UBual. To raise the pilo on tho velvet after washing, see that the garment is en tirely free from the gasoline, then warm a flat-iron moderately hot, cover with a wet towel, pass the vol vet slowly over it, right side up. Have another person brush the vel vet against the pile as it lo passing through the steaming process. For tho" Laundry Every woman should have an iron ing board, with supports of its own which fold under compactly when not in use, but which servo as a table that can be at any desired height when not in use. These can be had at the house-furnishing department of Paris Fashions' for Readers of The Commoner No. 2083 Ladles' Jumper "Waist, with a Separate Gulmpe, having Three quarter Length Sleeves. This modish little jumper Is both pretty and smart, and is made up in dark red crcpo do Chine, and worn over a gulmpe of surah silk. Seven sizes 32 to 44 inches, bust measure. No. 20 GQ Ladies' Thirteen-gorcd Skirt, in Ankle Length, with an In verted Box-plait at Center-Back Seam and Side Plaits below Hip at tho Other Seam. Three bias bands of tho ma-, terial trim this modish skirt, which will be very fashionable this season. Seven sizes 22 to 34 inches waist measure. No. ' 20G0 Girls' Low-Necked Dress, with Yoke, Throe-quarter Lohgth Sleeves and with or without Fancy Collar. Tho deep collar which hides ihc yoke of this dressy little frock Is distinctively original In outline, and tho frock may be made In almost any material. Four sizes G to 12 years. No. 2064 Misses' Box Coat. Tan covert cloth, invisible plaid material, or tailor suiting in any color makes a useful and suitable separate coat for this season of tho year. ',rnreQ sizes 13 to 17 years. No. 20G3 Ladies' Bretello Jumper. The jumper seems to have taken on a new base of life, and this model in coral pink messaline is very unique and will be much worn. Tho three broad tucks at each side of the front give breadth to tho shoulders. Threo sizes small, medjum and large. No. 2081 LadleB' Skirt, with . Five Gbred Upper Part and Straight Flounce Lower Part. For afternoon, evening or house wear this model will bo found extremely satisfactory. In shadow silk, voile or taffetas it would bang in graceful folds, and should bo trimmed with lace, or Persian em broidery. Seven sizes 22 to 34 inches, waist measure. No. 2050 Girls' Dress with Plaited Skirt and a Removable Shield. This costume made of plaid, cut on tho bias' would be extremely stylish. Tho shield should be of cloth in a solid color, matching the most prominent color in tho plaid. Four sizes G to 12 years. No. 2080 Misses' Blouse Waist, Slipped on over the Head, with a Re movable Chemisette and Long or El bow Sleeves. Developed in polka-dotted challis, with the removable shield and the turn back cuffs of the short sleeves of the same material this will prove a charming model for the young girl. Three sizes 13 to 17 years. THE COMMONER will supply its readers with perfect fitting, seam allowing patterns from the latest Paris and New York styles. The de signs are practical and adapted to the home dressmaker. Full direc tions how to cut and how to make the garments with each pattern. Tho nrice of these patternb 10 cents each, postage prepaid. Our h.rgo cata logue containing the Illustrations anr descriptions of 1,000 seasonable styles for ladies, misses and children, as well as lessons in homo dress making full of helpful and practical suggestions in the making of your . wardrobe mailed to any address on receipt of 10 Cents. In ordering patterns give us your name, address, pattern number and size desired. Address THE- COMMONER, Pattern Dept., Lincoln, Neb. AVM K. H. iftcy u. Co. Attraot.onn Aro Hiot h iw fr. eon 2VD n'way at Oih Ar. (By WHAT NEW YORK BOYS ARE WEARING A New York tombinat on Schoo Su t of Heavy Cheviot $2.89. Suit and Extra Pair of Trduscn Spl ndtJIy Pa'Wncd nd Wei 7al ored. A TYPICAL MACY BARGAIN. Ynrfc Our Ufl T . X trtt. j0m KliaSl tin.. S& W3Bk mm 'It! K 1 I0r Air iFt ruth to oou. t Thin otter Is Mado by tho Great Mncy'n, Ttio Loading 8 torn rt Now York, and tho Lorrnt Dry Ooudu and JUapartmont Btom under One Roof inTn t Country. Tills boy'u milt I tinrqiinlfil va lue. Take ridvantogd of tho opiwrt unity. Hut tho Important thine to notu In Unit tho rtitno MACY sav Inir nlTored on thin milt tnny lw had on every nrtlclo for inon'jt, wonicii'n und ohlldren'iMVPar. o by deal njr with luAOY't you savo tnonuy it a woll an got tho great na Infliction, and extra advanlayo of having tho very latest New York, stylos. Every thlnc in ourCTcatcataloiruccvery- thlnc you huy from n hy mull, In oxartly tho wuno'as noli! dully over our counters to our Now York customer, and everything Ik quoted at the Kama fnmouMy low MAOY prlees. Ho for your own great advantage, hiarl now buying everything In Now York at MAOY'm. 'Write for our FREE 4S0 PAGE ROOK AND HOUSEHOLD CATALOGUE showing IhouKiuiN upon thontuindfl of bargain In nil klndi of wearing an pnrol for inen, women mid children, na well um lu everything to eat or 110 in tho home. HUT I'All MOltK. Itoxplnlu In full the wImIoui of liming In Now York -at MACY'H. tellu'llow MACY'H Pay tho Kreighfaiidfihowii now 11 11 10 your luierciii 10 tieni wiui on uy num. ve want vou to write for thlx book. JiHt fay on your postal. "Kend mo your Catalogue" otid the complcto OntAlofnia of tho (Iroat Maciy Store wllf go hi j on freo hy tnun. R. H. MACY& CO., Room 531, Broadway, New York. POY'S SUITS V'"H (0 OQ EXTRA 1K0U E S iQU Double brewted null undo of pood honvy cheviot. In new Mimic or gmy niul Immii. Wrtl made, perfectly llttlmr niiililurnhle. Kach cull hiwone fmlror khltltcrlMN'ker. and one pair rovninr kne) tronifH, or both may bo texulnr kJicq trmutor jityb' If you prrrer. Coat In lined with a good tlutable tpmlltv of farmer witln, and will elvo excllent natlKfaetlon. TJio Ktilt with one pair of troufteni would Imj cxc-Unl vnhi(tnt:i. Our print with ront mid TWO pair of troiiKTi. lu any hUo from 7 tol&yeara. Miliar r. Writ fr nr CaUlvgi" 4 to rwf .. any largo store for 75 contu to $1, according to quality of workniamshlp. A board alono, to bo supportod at eacb obd by tho table or chairs can bo had for less; but a good Ironing board, with table, 1b worth many times tho mere board, in conven ience. Any one who can handle a saw and plane can make tho board. Its length should bo five and. pno half feet, in order that long gar ments may bo Ironed without mov ing the length, but a shorter one may do. The broad end should bo fifteen to eighteen inches wide, and should be graded down to about nine inches wide at the small end, then the board should be made smooth on both sides, and all roughness sand papered away. If the board is of a wood that will warp under tho influ ence of heat and steam, it should have a piece of wood let in on tho under side to serve as a brace. This would require some skill, but the cleat can be nailed or screwed on the bottom side of the board. "When finished, cover one side with a double fold of old blanket, or thick cloth having no seam or plitch on it, tack the edges to the underside of the board, and cover this with the unworn sides of old sheets, two or three of them, stretching every piece tightly, leaving no wrinkles, and se curing the edges underneath with tacks. Over this draw a strip of muslin, either new or worn,, and pin tifhtly over the whole board. This last covering is to be removed and laundered and put away out of the dust after every ironing day. It must be always kept clean. Tho board may be supported on the table and a chair, or in any convenient way. It can bo slipped inside a dress, skirt, shirt, or other double garment, and the garment vill bo ironed without "mussing." When not in use, it should be slipped into a bag, made of any old or new ma terial, in order to keep it clean and fresh from dust and stain. horn, which is notlceablo undor a tight-fitting skirt. For tho littlo follow who kicks oft the bed clothes at night, mako feet to the night drawers. A light-weight canton flannel is excellent for this purpose. As this goods shrink, mako' tho garments quite largo. Finish tho cotton house dress with an imitation bolero n.ade with a nar row rullle outlined with white cot ton braid. Strap the Ioobo fronts'at the waist lino, and have a fUteduack. Ruffle the lower portion of tho gar ment with a narrow foot ruJIo, and instead of a waistbr.nd at tho wrst, mako the end of tho sleeve slightly close and ruffle to match the rest of tho dress. To clean tho soiled garments to bo mado over for tho little folks, get ten cents worth of soap bark and pour boiling water over it; a quart of water will bo enough for tho quan tity. Spongo the goods with this. Bed socks may be mado as attrac tive as one wishes, according to Urn and skill in doing them, with tho uso of fancy stitches, needles and hook; but If only service 1b wanted, they may be cut from any thick ma terial, shaping like tho foot of stocking, only larger, cutting tho material double and sowing together in one seam from instep to heel, around lengthwise of the foot. Mado of any thick cloth, they can be fin ished very neatly with fancy stltcK-' ing in colors around tho top and along the seam. Or they may be knit just as you would shape the foot fof a ijock, only reaching above tho instep. These for "night prowlers." For the Home Seamstress When sewing on heavy linen, the thread often breaks, and this may be avoided by rubbing the back of the cloth with white soap. When fabrics fray easily at the seams, the best, method for iixihg them is to pink them "with a- pinking iron, or clip Into small notches with a pair of sharir scissors. The- bot tom of shirtwaists -lies '.mucli 'flatter about the bottom if dt Is prepared 1tf the same manner, thus avoiding the "Doing the Hair" If the hair Is very dry, It may be dressed with a preparation of vase line cut with alcohol. The druggist will know the right proportions. This should be rubbed into the scalp rather than on tho hair, and will not only give a gloss to the hair, but will tone up the scalp. A great deal of "padding" with light rolls of hair or jute is-"the fashion," but if caro is taken to braid the hair at night, keeping it perfectly clean, the hair will be fluffy and work up well with out any additions. Hold the hair in place with many hairpins, using the small, invisible ones, if the hair is thin. After putting the pin in place, bend one end back, and . the pin will not fall out. The pin' Is easily straightened on taking the hair down. i j di '41 .--. JjftUaif'Lii l C .1 " )trfTiyir iJhW'-fi "v' ksdjSttit-; L.iJ fhiJlJft-irfr jLmn d . 4m