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The Commoner
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VOLUME 8, NUMBER 8
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"Don't You Mind"
Troublo? Don't you mind it;
don't von mind tho care;
Push Uiom all behind yon
of hoavoiiK fair.
Tho Borrows and tho shadows
fall across tho way
Will fado before tho sunbeams
tho blossomings of May.
that
and
tho
nnn'l. von mind tho (bunder, and
clouds that threaten low;
Don't you mind tho wind-sighs that
keen a-wailing so;
For every sigh wo hear, dear, there 11
come a lilting tune
For every bit of trouble there'll
como tho smiles of Juno.
Don't you mind tho grieving for
grief must play Its part;
Tears must blind tho sight, dear, e'er
joy creeps in the heart.
Don't you mind tho thistles that
wound tho weary foot
Wo o'on must taste tho bitter that
wo may know tho sweet.
Will F. Grillln, in Milwaukeo
Sentinel.
for moths, as well us
the wood furniture
over with a varnirh
paint, it would soon
as the ingredients of
varnish
selves.
Tis strange how thoughts upon a
child
Will, liko n presence, sometimes
pross,
And when his pulse is beating wild
And life itself is in excess
When foot and hand and ear and eye
Ave all with ardor straining high
How in his heart will spring
A fooling whoso mysterious thrall
is stronger, sweeter far than all!
- And on it's silent wing
How, with tho clouds he'll float away,
As wandering and as lost as they!
N. P. Willis.
bugs; and if all
could be gone
brush, or fresh
free the house,
either paint or
are Insecticides or tliem
Many insect powders, ap
plied with a little powder gun made
for tho purpose, are very effective,
but are not so clean as the liquid in
secticides. After doing all this, keep
a constant look out for the possible
"last survivor," and show 'no quar
ter. If these measures are carried
out, there will be very little trouble
from the pests during the summer.
March is tho month in which to do it.
Work for March
With tho first flurry of the March
vinds, tho thoughts of tho neat
housewifo turns to tho possibilities
of spring cleaning. Much can bo
dono in tho way of preparation be
fore tho weather admits of tho final
upheaval. This is especially tho
monin in which to prevent tho in
crease of tho posts of tho household.
It is just as easy to oust thorn as it
s to harbor them, and far more sat
isfactory. March and tho in id-summer
months are tho brooding season
of the little brown bug, and every
hiding plaeo should bo thoroughly
gone over with some of tho many
good insecticides. Whore there is no
fire, or where the flro is allowed to
die out in adjoining rooms, gasoline
is one of tho host w tiim. ,..i. i.
no tiro near whero it is used. Choose
this work on a warm, sunnv day
when all fires indoors may bo dis
pensed with. Fin every crack, crev
ce or rough place in tho wood of
bedroom furniture with putty, or
ovon hard soap, and into every joint
or joining pour gasoline, or one of
the good embalming fluids to bo had
of the undertaking establishments,
into ,tho cracks, crevices or open
JlaccS , nail holes and splintery spots
in tho floors, around baseboards, win
dow and door frames, pour a boiling
solution of alum and water, or salt
brine, but do not uso this whero it
will ruin tho paint or varnish
Pour boiling alum water or salt
brino over tho slats, and such wood-
wuiikiib some springs may
Burn sulphur candles, or
brimstone in closots and closed
What One Woman Una Done
Women are doing things all the
time, all over tho world wonderful
things, many of them, and they are
seldom or never heard of; but a few
women are doing a work that only a
woman can do, and some of these
are occupying tho public eye today.
Ono of tho brightest of these stars
is "the Little Mother," Maude Bal
llngton Booth, of tho Salvation
Army, in her work for the convict.
In an article in tlje March Delinea
tor, this work is summed up as fol
lows: Maude Ballington Booth has
made it practically possible for the
convict to reform by providing him
with much-needed assistance during
the trying days that immediately fol
low his release; she has brought
about such changes in nrison man
agement that the convict is no longer
treated as a ferocious beast whose
spirit must be broken by cruel treat
ment, but as an unfortunate man who
should be helped back to the paths
of rectitude; she has been influential
in securing new penal laws that aim
to help rather than to nnnrocc tim
convict; she has caused the public
to understand that the convict is not
its enemy, but its fallen brother, and
finally, she has brought for it is by
this personal work that she brings
to the convict, hope the belief that
ono error does not condemn him tn
a lifetime of misery and degradation,
and tho saving realization that he has
a friend. What this last means to
the social outcasts behind the bars
is well known by a letter written
by one of them to "the Little Moth
er:" "You said that you love us,"
tho letter began. "Nobody over said
mat to me before in my whole
I hardly know what it means.
spoke of homo. The
proach to it 1 ever- had
ui uiu Kiicnen of one
tliinn it.l. i m ,
iJiiouua, wiiito me omcers were very
kind to me. Now that I know some
body cares, T will try to bo good."
Mrs. Booth claims that, with the
proper support, she can save between
eighty and ninety per cent of crimi
nals now in prison. Of tho 5,000
men that have already passed
through tho three Hope Halls, seventy-five
Per Pfint. hnvo tnvnmi
we 11; of twenty per cent, she has lost
sight, and not more than five per
cent have returned to prison, and of
these, nearly every-case is directly
wR?!Sbl?.t0 8trons dplnlc- an(1 not
w ilful viciousness. Delineator.
She should not make confidants of
tho servants or strangers she chances
to meet, though treating all with re
spect and kindness. There are al
ways women at such places who have
nothing to do but be amused, and if
ono is too friendly with these, she
will accumulate much scandal and
gossip, and have no seclusion or
privacy which this class will feel
called upon to respect: In hotel life
or in traveling, one should do noth
ing to court notoriety, or to attract
attention, and while treating all po
litely should carry about with her a
reserve that will check ill-bred fa
miliarity from whatever source. One
can do this without being rude or un
gracious. Just follow the golden
rule on all occasions, and you can not
go far wrong.
"Cold Sores"
These annoying blemishes are very
disagreeable, but as soon as the
slight swelling is noticed, moisten
the spot and apply as much common
baking soda as Will stick. Repeat
this from time to time, and the
throbbing will soon ease, the swel
ling will subside. The cold sore will
heal rapidly if the blood is in good
condition, under the use of cold
cream or vaseline. Spirits of cam
phor will overcome an incipient cold
sore if frequently applied as soon as
the soreness is noticed.
Don't forget the looking glass that
is to be hung in the kitchen. The
cause of many a woman' going untidy
is that she "never sees herself as
others see her," and when at her
housework does not really know how
disreputable her appearance may be.
Hang the looking glass where it may
be looked into at every turn she
makes. It will pay.
life.
You
nearest ap
was my time
of the state
Fancy Work
Doilies, table cloths, scarfs, throws,
and many things dono in fancy needle
work are decorated with a cross
stitch done in fast color silk, linen
or cotton threads on white materials,
or the materials may be colored and
the thread white. Large designs
may be filled in with cross markings,
and the amateur can easily follow
the pattern. Blue or brown denims
make durable pillow covers, and can
be laundered as easily as white ones.
liuiiu-iuauo muu, crocneted, knit or
netted, on the ends of scarfs, table
covers, doilies, and many very hand
some, as well as durable, finishes
may be made of knitting cotton,
either coarse or fine, to match the
texture of tho materials.
have,
Only Ono "BROMO QUININE"
That Is 1.AXAT1VK UllOMO OITivixm"T t ,
for tho nimmiiiro of 12. ouovp r'J-0,
WorUl over to Curo a Cold in iS Day. 0 tho
'Tho Woman Who Travels"
"S. S."
quotto for
asks for a book of eti
hotels. etc. whiin ,.o,.i
we. 1 do not think she will find one
especially devoted to this subject A
woman should bo woll-bred on all
occasions, living quietly, avoiding
ounglng in public places, loud dik
ing, loud laughing, loud dressing
Learning to Save
During the past cold weather, the
cry came from nearly every large city
that the charitable associations could
hardly meet the demands made upon
them for assistance in the matter of
tuol, clothing and house rent. Thou
sands of industrious people people
who would be glad and willing to
?rnmiW?ro lai(1 off' op charged
from their regular employment, just
as the cold weather was approach
ing, while other thousands who had
no regular work but lived a hand-to-mouth
existence, had to be taken
care of a little earlier than t ey
otherwise would have been, but 7Z
nS UaV( Umes' Many of these peo
ple receved so little for their work
nfn1 town impossible to save
ZJh ral?y day" eveu with the
most earnest economy, while the
greater part of them could not "got
ahead" because they have no idea
of economizing, no matter how much
they make. One does not need a
large salary in order to learn the les
son of saving, and the use of money
is not always the main thing to
study. One of the most necessary
things to be done, in any case, is to
suit your needs to your means, and
if there is a balance left, one may
look out for the wants. We all want
a great deal more than we need.
Sonic Good Recipes
Fried Ham To be tender should
be cooked in this wise: Wipe the
slices of ham with a cloth wrung out
in cold water and cut off half of the
outside layer of fat; put in an iron
frying pan, cover with tepid water
and let stand on the back of tho
range half an hour,' not allowing tho
water to reach a higher temperature
man at urst. Drain the ham and dry
on a towel; heat the frying pan, put
in the ham and brown quickly on
one side, then turn and brown on tho
other side, the time required being
about three minutes. Remove to a
heated platter and serve at once.
Ham Toast Cut stale bread in
even slices, about a quarter of an
inch thick, and cut away the crusts.
Toast six slices to a nice brown on
each side. Melt four tablespoonfuls
of butter, add three tablespoonfuls
oi nour ana stir until well blended,
then pour on it gradually while stir
ring constantly two cupfuls of hot
milk. Bring to a boiling point and
season with a little salt (half a tea
spoonful), and take from the heat.
Dip the slices of toast separately in
the sauce, and when soft remove to
a hot serving dish. To the remaining
sauce add one-third cupful 6f finely
chopped cold boiled ham, and pour
this over the toast.
Carrots Wash and scrape suffi
cient carrots, and cut in cubes or
strips about two and a half cup
fuls; cover with boiling water and
let stand five minutes, then drain and
cook until soft in boiling salted wa
ter, to which has been added one-half
tablespoonful of butter. Drain, and
add to the following sauce which
should have been previously pre
pared: Melt three tablespoonfuls of
butter, add .three tablespoonfuls of
flour, and stir until blended; then
pour on gradually, stirring constant
ly, one cupful of any good stock and
half a cupful of cream. Season with
salt and pepper, and just before add
ing the carrots add the yolks of two
eggs and one-half tablespoonful of
lemon juice (if liked).
Boiled or roasted boAf nr nnrlr enn
be reheated nicely" by broiling the
slices. Meats should not be re
cooked, but are better barely heated
through quickly as possible.
Fashion Notes
It is rumored that the "big hat,
the huge pompadour, the frills and
furbelows of the bodice, and the full
skirt will soon be seen no more."
The new walking skirts will just
clear the ground, and skirts for
dressy occasions will drag on the
ground.
Sloping, slender hips, tight, trail
ing skirts, fitted waists, and sleeves
tight from shoulder to wrist, small
hats and one-piece dresses will bo
worn. Shaned-tn-tliP-fip-nvo oiHrr
gored rather than plaited, the old
fashioned oversklrt, and long gowns
are in the near future.
The tunic effect is sometimes sim
ulated by trimming, bands and braid,
circular flounces, tucks, stitched
bands and narrow folds of satin; if
the tunic is real drapery, it is very
scant.
One-piece princess dresses, cut low
AN OLD AND WELT, TRIED REMEDY
Mns. WiNsr.ow'.s Soothtno Svnur for children
teething should nlwnys bo used for ehlldicn wlido
teething. It eoftens tho (aims, allays tho pain, cure
w I ml colic and is tho best remedy lor diarrhoea
1 w enty-flvc cents a botUe,
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