The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923, November 01, 1907, Page 11, Image 11
i, Wk y tl . NOVEMBER 1, 1907 The Commoner. 11 'tW?V9" extending from neck or shoulder, with sleeves full- length and finished by band or wristband. Those little garments close at the back under a plait, and are simply finished at the bottom with a hem. From pieces and remnants of flan nel or eider-down, albatross, white serge, broadcloth, and the like, lit tle wraps may be made for the baby, either as capes or sacks, and these may be as plain or' as elaborate in trimming as one desires; but the plain one is just as comfortable as any, and baby will not care, so he is comfortable. To protect the bottom of a skirt with braid, it is best to apply it flat, hemming it-at the upper edge to the hem or facing of the skirt and allow ing its lower edge to extend less than one-eighth of an inch beyond the skirt edge. Before sewing on, shrink the braid by dipping in warm water and pressing dry with a warm iron. If the braid is wide, make a row of running stitches through the facing, about a quarter of an inch above the lover edge. Cut folds across, the cloth from sel vage to selvage. Overhand the raw edges loosely together, then press flat, with the overhand stitches in the center. Be sure to join the strips of cloth with the nap of all running in the same direction. For the Hair Answering many inquiries: A tonic which is highly recommended for "falling or fading hair (not espe cially for graying) is made of twenty grains of quinine, one tablespoonful of fine table salt and one pint of best bay rum. If the hair is very dry, add an ounce of castor oil, An ounce of tincture of cantharides Is some times added instead of the castor oil if the hair is oily. Shake this well before using, and apply to the scalp morning and evening, rubbing It well in. A less quantity, keeping these proportions may be used for trial, but it is very highly recommended. A very excellent tonic for the haiv ..TAKE THEM OUT Or Peed- Them Food They Can Study On When a student begins to break down from lack of the right kind of food, there are only two things to do; either take him out of school or feed him properly on food that will rebuild the bfain and nerve cBlls. That food is Grape-Nuts. A boy writes from Jamestown, N. Y., saying: "A short time ago I got into a bad condition from overstudy, but Mother having heard about Grape-Nuts food began to feed me on it. It satisfied my hunger better than any other food, and the results were marvelous. I got fleshy like a Eood fellow. My usual morning headaches disappeared,' and I found I could study for a long period with out feeling the effects of it. "My face was pale and thin, but is now round and has considerable color. After I. had been using Grape-Nuts for about two months I felt like a new boy altogether. I have gained greatly in strength as well as flesh, and it is a pleasure to study now that I am not bothered with my head. I passed all of my examinations with a reasonably good percentage; extra good in some of them, and it is Grape-Nutsthat has saved me from a year's .delay in en tering college. "Father and mother have both been improved by the use of Grape Nuts. Mother was troubled with sleepless nights, and got very thin, and looked careworn. She has gained Iier normal strength and looks, and sleeps well nighte." "Th-3re,'s a Rea son." .Read ''The. Jtoad to.Well ville" in.pkgs". ' is crude petroleum, which is not' "smelly," liko coal oil or gasoline, an.d is not expensive. It can bo had of the druggist. Rub a little Into the scalp night and morning. A little medicino dropper, costing flvo rents at the druggist's, is fine for applying lotions to the scalp, leaving the hair untouched. For hair which is prematurely graying, the tQiiic containing jabor andi is claimed to be excellent. It is not exactly a dye, but will help to rdstore the color and strengthen the hair. I give two formulas: (t) For the scalp which has plonty of natural oil, try this one: Half a dram of sulphate- of iron, half an ounce of fluid extract of jaborandi, one quar ter ounce of sulphume, half an ounce of glycerine, a gill of olderflower wa ter, half an ounce of rectlflod spirits of wine, and two drams of extract of rosemary. Apply at night onlv, with massage to the scalp. (2) This is for use whore there is great dry ness of the scalp: Fifteen grammes of tincture of Jaborandi, nine grammes of lanolino and sixty grammes of glycerine. Mix with a very little soap jelly and rub well into the scalp. For shampooing blonde hair, mix an ounco of strained honey, one of rhubarb stalks cut up, and three ounces of white wine together and let stand in a warm place for twenty four hours. Strain and bottle. Rub into the hair all over, and lot it dry in; then wash out with plenty ot clear, warm water no soap. In the same .way Sevornl uaorg recommend this method. A groat many housewives leave dishes or glasses of 'jelly In their cupboards uncovered, and this is a menace to the health of the amily. It a in a gelatine jolly that bacterio logists Imprison disease germs to watch them propagato, as they seem to thrive better on that kind of food than any other. Physicians toll us that the anlmalculao that fill the air are specially attracted to milk and butter. monli; and bottled for iihc with col- oradgoodi. Dd not uso gasoline a avuumi uinu on WIlllO gOOUH. - . Curing for Oiio'h Glottic One who looks carefully aftdr her clothing, mondlng, darning and re pairing as soon as tho nead appear!, folding or hanging away as goon as, well shaken and brushed upon tak ing off after wearing, will always bo ready to moot emergency calls, and will always look "well drowsed," under any and all circumstances. Mud Stains on White Silk Gloves, ribbons, and silk articles may bo cleaned by using a pure white soap and lot tho garment Ho in gasollno for some hours, rub light ly in the gasoline, then rinse In clean gasoline to make sure it doos not "streak." Tho gasoline can bo al lowed to settle, poured off tho sedi- For mending a silk stocking, e!eot an embroidery silk thread which Is . not too flue, and darn tho holes with It. Whore tho stitches have unrav eled, making a long strip of "laf tlco" work, It la best to knit tho dropped stitches hack to tho broken thread as soon ns noticed, thon darn tho hole. With care, tho nolo can he darned very neatly and the patch be almost unnoticeablo. Paris Fashions for Readers of The Commoner Query Box (Our friends are at liberty to ask any questions they wish answered In this column. If I do not know tho answer there are plenty of people thoroughly informed in various lines, and they are all kind to me. Do not think you are "making trouble for a busy woirian" tho answering Is part of my business, you must know. We ai;e glad to help your perplexi ties.) Several of our Querists are re ferred to articles "For the Toilet," and "For the Hair," where they will find their questions answered. Hattie S. You must learn two things: After the steak has been seared on both sides over a very hot, clear fire, the skillet must be drawn further away from tho heat, and tho meat allowed to cook more slowly for ten or twelve minutes longer, turning, and basting the sides with hot fat or a little butter. Steak cooked in less time, if it is thick, will be raw in the middle; if kegt over the fire at the first heat ithvill either burn, or cook up hard and dry. "Commoner Boys'Vr-Wliett you have popped sufficient corn, put it into a deep pan; warm a level table spoonful of butter to each gallon of corn, and pour the butter over tho corn, stirring; add a little salt, and stir again all together. Meat fryings are liked by many instead of butter and can be used in the same way. For making the balls, boll the syrup until It will harden in water, and pour over the corn; butter your hands and work the mass into balls. You will succeed with practice, D. J. S. For preparing the oil barrels for holding meats, knock out the head and drop a piece of paper, burning, into the barrel, rolling the barrel around so it will burn out even. It will burn with a loud noise. When it Is burned an eighth of an inch, deep in the wood, end the bar rel up on the open end and the fire will go out at once. If not charred one-eighth of an inch deep, turn In about a pint of coal oil, roll the bar rel about until the oil spreads on alii sides, then set fire again, roll as be fore, and wlien Ufa oil is burped out, quench, as before and wash the bar rel well. Old musty or tainted bar rels "may. be cleaned and sweetened 2101 Ladles' Cutaway Jacket, with Long or Three-quarter Length Sleeves, and wltli or without Shawl collar. A smart stylo of jackot that may bo de veloped In Oxford nulling or broad cloth. Seven slzes32 to II. 2128 Child's Box-Plaited Dross, dosed at Left Side of Front, Brilliant colored scotch plaid combined with plain clotir"ls stylish for this Jaunty model. Four sizes 2 to G years. 2124 -Misses' Tuckod Waist, with Sectional Yoko aiid Three-Quarter Length Sleeves. A pretty stylo (or a separate waist that may bo developed In surah or taffeta silk, as well as the thin wool matcrluls. Three sizes 13 to 17 years. 2113 Ladles' Six Gored Flare Skirt, with Plaited Sections at Center of Front and Back. A popular modal for the skirt of the walking suit. Six sizes 22 to 32. 2090 Girls' Jumper Dress, with Plaited Skirt and d .Separate Gulmpc. Scotch plaid of checked 'mohair suit ing arc both -suitable-materials for this pretty model. Four sizes ' to 12 years. 2099 Ladles' Tucked Shlrt-Walst. Appropriately developed In any of the fancy shirtings or thin flannels. Six sizes 32 to 42. 2108 Chllds' coat, with Body and Sleeves in One. From serge to vel veteen this model will make up satis factorily. Four sizes , to 5 yoars. 2102 Misses' One-PIecc Kllt-Plaltod Skirt, -With Bretello Bertha. This will be a favorite model for. both school and best frocks. Three sizes 13 to 17 yearu. 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 homo dressmaker. Full direc tions how to cut and how to make the garments with each pattern. The price of these pattern 10 cents each, postage prepaid. Our lu-ge cata logue containing tho illustrations ant1 descriptions of 1,000 seasonable styles for ladles, misses and children, as well as lessons in home 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 Jcpt., Lincoln, Neb. it -1 .n ' "!a ..