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t wtJHuWIt MARCH 13, 1908 The Commoner. 11 foro mixing with flour to a soft dough, then roll out, cut Into squares and bake. Grandmother's Float Let one quart of rich new milk come to the boiling point; have ready the well beaten yolks of two eggs, and one and a half tablespoonfuls of corn starch moistened with cold milk. When the milk is at the boiling point, stir into it the eggs and starch, stirring until well blended; sweeten and flavor to taste and remove from the heat. Beat the whites of the eggs, put into a deep dish and pour the custard over it. Or, the whites may be laid by spoonfuls on top of the custard as it is served. Query Box B. T. G. Try the gasoline clean ing for the tucked waist. E. S. The gown made on Princess lines is one of the latest, and is gen erally becoming to one who can wear it. B. D. Stains from bluing may be taken out by wetting in ammonia water and rinsing out thoroughly afterward. If this does not remove it, try oxalic acid. Ask your drug gist what strength to use. Your success will depend very much on what the bluing is made of. "Querist" The employment of women nurses for the control of the violently insane of both sexes has been tried with success in several asylums. I do not know what the necessary qualifications for such a position would be. Try the asylum authorities. A Reader For mending holes in granite ware, if the hole is small, iise a copper rivet. Put the rivet through the hole from the inside, put on the washer and set the head on some thing solid; hammer the end down until the rivet is perfectly tight. It is very hard to mend a large hole so it will not leak. Bachelor Girl -the greatest objec tion to "light house-keeping" is that it is apt to become too light, and one's health suffers thereby. It is particularly bad for the brain work er, yet it is oftenest the brain worker that falls a victim to it. Living is undoubtedly, cheaper that way, in a money sense; but it has its disad vantages. E. M. Voile, etamine, or mohair garments may bo cleaned by Im mersing the wholo garment In gaso line, using a vessel large enough so as not to unnecessarily muss tho gown. Cover closely and let stand for twenty-four hours; then souse the garment about until clean, shake out (do not wring) until it is almost dry, hang In the outer air until the smell has evaporated, and it should bo all right without Ironing. Fanny C. Batiste is a very satis factory material for lingerie waists, as it launders perfectly and endures wear well, perhaps better than any other material of equally light weight, and combines well with either lace or embroidery. It comes in colors. J. D. Our painter man suggests that you furnish your own paint, and then you will know just what you are getting. Have it applied by an honest, experienced painter. A ready mixed paint made by a firm of national reputation would be tho best and cheapest. Ho also sug gests that no painting should be done when tho wood is damp from dew, rain or snow, as it is very apt to spot up and blister, under such circumstances. A cheap paint or a cheap painter are both poor invest ments. Emma S. Javelle water can be made at home by following the di rections for making it found on tho can of lime of which it is made. It will usually remove stains even after the garment has been washed and scalded. It must not be used for colors, as it is a bleach. Oxalic acid solution and Javelle water are "last resorts." Oxalic acid must be thor oughly rinsed from the goods, as it eats the texture. food for summer, it would be well for thoso wishing to tako up tho busi ness to devote tho coming month to studying tho subject and making preparations for the work. Tho de partment of agriculture, Wauhinglon, D. C, sends out some literature on tho subject. Look over the soreon doors and windows that wcro stored last fall, and see what can be done with them. Many that are a little damaged can bo mended and used on the back windows, while those that arc hopo less should havo the frames tight ened up and new wire stretched over and fowl can be used for making them. Nearly nil kinds of vegeU blen are suitable for making Mtlatte, but they should be crisp and frenh, and kept in a rool place until used. All fiosh inviHt bo cut very flno, and lettuce makes a very dainty garniah ing for auy kind. Tho dressing must not bo mixed with the salad until It is ready to serve, nor should salt or other seasoning be added until it Is taken to the table. Throwing (lie Shoe The throwing of shoes after a bride means wishes of good luck, In tlilw rlnv hill t)w. nrltrln nf !)ui cum. 41 mi. l.llV- .., ... . , ."rf ..... w -.. w. .... . ..w -.... iiioiii. inu inner pieces oi mo wire torn dates back to the Anglo-Saxon should be put away for the manv h.u .,.. n.,. ..!,,... .,..,,. tu - r iiiiii:n. . im i i iiliiiii t a v i iiiws ........ r . , . .. , - - , .,,.... (-,.... w.. w uses that will bo things later on. found for such THE DOCTOR'S GIFT Foot! "Worth Its Weight in Gold We usually expect the doctor to put us on some kind of penance and give us bittc. medicines. A Pennsylvania doctor brought a patient something entirely different and the results are truly interesting. "Two years ago," writes this patient, "I was a frequent victim of acute indigestion and biliousness, be ing allowed to eat very few things. One day our family doctor brought me a small package, saying he -had found something for me to eat, at last. "He said it wa3 a food called Grape-Nuts and even as its golden color might suggest, it was worth its weight in gold. I was sick and tired, trvintr one thing after another to no avail, but at last consented to try this new food. "Well! it surpassed my doctor's fondest anticipation and every day since then I have blessed the good doctor and the inventor of Grape- Nuts. "I noticed improvement at once and in a month's time my former spells of indigestion had disappeared. In two months I felt like a new man. My brain was much clearer and keen er, my body took on the vitality of youth, and this condition has con tinued." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellvillo," in pkgs. Salads Salads are always in season, and a great many varieties of fish, flesh gave bride's shoe to the groom, who touched tho brido on tho head with It as a sign of bin authority. The t-hoo thrown after the bride signified tho relinquishment on the part of tho father of all claims t) his daughter. Latest Fashions for Readers of The Commoner Raising Mushrooms We get frequent letters from our women readers who wish to earn money at home, asking about the possibility of getting returns from mushroom growing. There aro many sides to tjie question, and most of them must be answered by the In quirers, themselves; but a certain amount of practical knowledge Is Im perative for success, and this can only bo attained by studying the subject carefully on all sides. Mushroom growing should pay, if properly conducted, for the price of the vegetable is always high, and the demand always greater than the sunnly. But in order to make it financially successful, it must be treated as all successful businesses are no slipshod, half-hearted, care less methods will do. Before tak ing it up, one should get all the information possible through read ing literature treating of it, consult ing with successful growers, and see ing the actual growth of some flour ishing bods. There should be an understanding of the different ma nures, the treatment of these neces sary for the work, the construction and location of the beds and the state at which they are ready for the plant ing of the spawn, as well as the after care to be given to them. One can not learn it all from literature, or from talking with others; there must be practical experience, and this can only be had by making a bed and watching the conditions which make for success or failure. To succeed, one should not be easily discouraged, and the work must be taken up in earnest, giving strict attention to all details. The business is not without discourage ments, and there is a good deal of work demanded; in common with all other things, the mushroom has its insect enemies, and rats, mice, worms, wood lice, and other pests are to be fought. The best time to do the planting is in the early fall, in which case the beds will bear all winter. As mushrooms are not good 2051 Ladles' Tucked Shlrt-Walst. A plain wiilsl easy to make and be coming when worn. 3 C 1 1 1 1 L sizes, 32 to 40. 210C Girls' Dress. Any of the wool or wash materials aro pretty If made up on tills pattern. Four sizes, C to 12 years. 2271 Ladles' Three-Fioco Skirt, In Sweep or Hound Length. Thin llannel, serge or panama cloth are the bent mediums for thlH style. Six sizes, 22 to 32. --ASsgtw lyA 1995 Ladles' Box-Plaited Dressing Sack, with Three Quarter Length Sleeves. Any of the thin cotton goods, as well as cashmere or voile are ned for these garments. Four size, 32, 30, 40 and 44. 228C Ladles' ISlon Jacket. Venetian cloth, covert cloth, broadcloth, or serge are all good matcrfals for the separate coat. Seven sizes, 32 to 4 4. 2282 Misses' Shlrt-Walst or Slip, with Long or Three-Quarter Length Sleeves. A good modol for lawn, dimity, silk or cashmere. Three sizes, 13 to 17 years. 228:8 I'AJm 22C1 Ladles' Nine-Gored Skirt, with an Inverted Box-Plait at Centre-back Seam and Side Plaits below hip at the other seams. Excellent model for linen, serge, mohair or cheviot. Eight sizes, 22 to 30. 2252 Girls' Onc-PJcce Dress, with Gulmpe. A pretty style for any of the spring novelty goods, as well as for chambray or cotton voile. Four sizes, J 0 to 12 years. THE COMMONER will supply its readers with perfect fitting, seam allowing patterns from the latest Paris and New York styles. Tho 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 nrlce of these patterns 10 cents each, postpage prepaid. Our large cata logue containing tho illustrations and descriptions of 1,000 seasonable Btvles for ladies, 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 Pept., Lincoln, Neb. 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