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$rtK&riJ Trwv', ''IT' nwr "wr & ij-i nyj -pf r . I MAY 29, 1908' The Commoner. 11 i? 1', gar following this will tend to close the pores. M. M. A good way to clean the heavy comforts and cotton mattresses used under the sheets Is to lay them out on the grass just before a heavy shower, and let them take the pelt ing rain. Then let dry In the sun shine, beat with switches, and they will be light and fluffy. George S. Doctors disagree. Some claim that, instead of trying to cor rect the acid tendencies of the system by a strictly vegetable diet, relief would be far more quickly obtained by using a generous allowance of beef and mutton, with less vegetables. Many persons can not use vegetables or fruits without discomfort, while a meat diet agrees with them. aro usually most unbecoming to the fading face. A touch of becoming color may bo worn with advantage at the throat. Fashion dictators toll us that by autumn the short sleeve will have passed away. The now sleovo Is full length, close-fitting, and with no per ceptiblo fullness at tho armhole; a favorite sleeve has but one seam, and that on tho outside of the arm. Tho one-piece costume is gaining in favor, and its advantages are so evident that it could not be other wise. As a, rule, the jumper dress is less elaborate, but is still greatly ad mired. The styles in skirts remain consistent with the sheath-fitting top, though widely varying in other particulars. Gleanings Between the wearing of mourning and the wearing of black, there is a decided line. Black is so universally worn by women that it is somewhat confusing to . know just where the lino is drawn. For instance, uncut velvets are for mourning, while other varieties are not. The beauty of any gown depends moro upon details of construction, becomingness of color, fitness of style than for the expenslveness of the ma terials. For the elderly woman, and the woman whose back is not perfectly flat and straight, the shoulder, scams should have more of a slope towards the back of the arm-holes. A straight young figure may have tho shoulder seams on perfectly straight lines. All shirt waist seams should be fitted with the arms crossed behind the back of tho head, as well as in some of the reaching positions. A sleeve that is too short from the arm hole to the elbow can never be com fortable, and it is apt to drag; in many cases this makes the back of the blouse draw and wrinkle between the" shoulders. Soft mull ties, with attractive em broidered or lace-finlshed ends, shoufd have a prominent part in the elderly woman's neck wear. The softening effect of lace neck wear can not be over-estimated, and some things softening should always be worn next to tho aging face always light in color. Stiff, severe collars DR. TALKS OF FOOD Prcs. of Board of Health "What shall I eat?" is tho daily inquiry the physician is met with. I do not hesitate to say that in my judgment a large percentage of dis ease is caused by poorly selected and improperly prepared food. My per sonal experience with the fully-cooked food, known as Grape-Nuts, en ables me to speak freely of its merits. "From overwork, I suffered sev eral years with malnutrition, palpita tion of the heart, and loss of sleep. Last summer I was led to experiment personally with the new food, which I used in conjunction with good rich cow's milk. In a short time after I commenced its use, the disagree ri Rvmntnms disan ,eared. my heart's action became steady and nor mal, the functions of the stomach were properly carried out and I again slept as soundly and as well as in my youth. "I look upon Grape-Nuts as a per fect food, and no one can gainsay but that it has a most prominent place in a rational, scientific system of feeding. Any one who uses this food will soon be convinced of the soundness of the principle upon which it is manufactured and may thereby know the facts as to its true worth." Read "The Road to Well ville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. Uhcy are genuine, true, and full of human interest. For the Homo Seamstress In all shirtwaists, whether open ing in front or back, there are tho two under-arm seams, tho shoulder seams, and the inside seams of tho sleeves. If the opening is in the back, the front should bo cut from one width of the material, with no allowance for opening plaits or hem, and if laid in clusters of tucks in groups of four, with an inch plain space between the groups, tho spaco from one undcr-arm seam to the other under-arm seam directly across the bust should be twenty-nine inches for a medium-size (a full -36-inch) bust measure; tho space across the back from the same seams should be fifteen and one-half inches. If the fronts aro properly adjusted- and the under-arm seams are kept in a per fectly straight line from the arm holes to tho waist belt, this will not be too full. A shirt waist, or any unlined waist, should not have Its fullness pouched directly in the cen ter front of the waist belt. The full ness should be equally distributed across the entire front, so it may hang in a straight easy seam from tho shoulder seam down. ' Tho shirt waist with tho plain, straight back Is the most becoming to the average person backs that are not broken with trimming run ning across, as this tends to shorten tho waist-line. The best back for every reason is the back plaited in lengthwise clusters. Tho fastening in the back should be concealed be neath a fly. Small buttons that are flat should be used, as they are not apt to be torn off in laundering. The finish of the lower edge of the shirt waist should be neat, so that it may not be bulky, and make an ugly full ness beneath the skirt. A tail of three inches is enough at the back beneath the waist line, finishing with a narrow hem, with a small opening of an Inch and a half depth at each under-arm seam, and the shirt waist should be cut off at the waist-line in front, just close enough so it will reach beneath the waist-band of the skirt, then set onto a narrow, circular shaped band, seaming in front to prevent fullness. Tho gathers In front should have several extra rows of gathers In the middle, the width of the gathers being about five inches, and these should be stayed under neath with a band of muslin hemmed down. tho nostrils. Applying vory cold wa ter io mo oacir ox tuo neck is effective. Cuts aro rnllovnd nfirl In Hmn cured, by nourinir turnontlno In thom. having tho turpentlno pure. The turpentine will not smart tho cut, but will at once ease the pain. Pow dered rice, sprinkled on old linen and applied to tho wound, will us ually stop bleeding. A bottle of pure sweet oil, ono of turpentine, soft old linen, rice flour, vasellno, and camphor aro all good "omergency" remedies for summer mishaps. Small Accidents . With the coming of warm weather, outdoor sports aro tho rule, and breaks, cuts, sprains, bruises, innum erable are always to be expected. Children very often wrench tho feet or limbs, causing great pain. Worm wood boiled in vinegar and applied as hot as can be borne on the sprain or bruise is very efficacious. After th finnllnfition. the limb should be covered with flannel. A cloth sat urated in tho hot decoction and wrapped about the limb is excellent. If through some fall, or other ac cident, the nose is started to bleed ing, put the feet invery hot water, and snuff a little powdered alum up in a mUerablo alum, I hoard two lit tle girl beggar talking. 'Why Is U,' said tho first, 'that tho poor Is alius moro willln' to help us than tho rich?' Tho second answered prompt ly and bitterly: 'Thorn wof don't mind givln' Is tho onos wot stays poor.' " EVERYTHING HAS ITS CAUSE "Everything has its cause, if wo can but find it," said J. McKoe Bor den, secretary of the department of charities, at a banquet in New York, says the New ork Tribune. "Once NO UBR TO FUSS "Laura," growled tho husband, "what havo you taken all my clothes out of tho cloKot for?" "Now, there's no uso in your mak ing any fuss about It, George," said his wife, with a noto of defianco in her voice, "1 Just had to havo somo place where I could liang my now spring hat." Chicago Tribune. Samuel D. McEnory has been re elected United States senator from Louisiana. Latest Fashions for Readers of The Commoner o 2384 1338 Ladles' Dressing Sack, with Three-Quarter Length Sleeves and with or without Collar. A delightfully con venient negligee Is this pretty example of pink figured ehalllH ornamented with a self colored holt ribbon tied In front. Seven sizes 32 to 44. ife JEW! II 1 1 V II !KJ8? 2291 Child's rtompers. Any of tho checked or striped ginghams or plain colored chambrayu are suitable ma torlals for this model. Five sizes 2 to 10 years. 2153 Misses' Seven-Gored Tucked Skirt. Any of the thin washable ma terials develop well in this stylo. Threo sizes 13 to 17 years. 2260 Ladles' Work Apron. This useful little apron is developed in dot ted percale, although glnghum or chambray are very good materials for this style. Four sizes 32, 30, -10 and 44. . 2384 Misses' Tucked Shirt Waist, Closed at Back and with Long or Three-Quarter Length Sleeves. Any of the striped handkerchief linens or plain colored chambrays are suitable for this simple shirt waist. Three sizes 13 to 17 years. 2372 Girls' Sailor Suit, Consisting of a Blouse with Yoke and Double Collar, and a Gathered Skirt Joined to an Underwalst Having a Shield Facing. A good model tor linen or duck. Four sizes C to 12 years. 2301 Misses' Nine-Gored Plaited Skirt. This model is adaptable to thin serge, flannel, Panama cloth, khaki, linen, duck or any of tho washable materials. Four sizes 14 to 17 .years. 2387 Ladles' House Dress, Consist ing of a Waist with High or Dutch Neck and Long or Elbow Sleeves, and an Attached Seven-Gored Skirt. Copenhagen-blue chambray has been used to develop this natty little house dress, which is quite as easy to slip In and out of as a wrapper. Seven sizes 32 to 44. vim i 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 homo dressmaker. Full direc tions how to cut and how to make the garments with each pattern. Tho price of these patterns 10 cents each, postage prepaid. 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