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n TW 'i "y jt i"P- v8r'y t",,lJWFlWMPyWHPWWlJH ,- ' JULY 31, 1908 ' . TheCdmmoneT 11 tmnmwsmw "' tepid water, with, nothing . In it. If you examine stains from bodily mat ter under the microscope, after the garment has been badly washed, the hardened matter can bo plainly seen. For removing bloody stains, soak in salty water, which loosens the stain; but the water must bo cold. Salt sets dyes in colored goods. It is said that indelible ink stains may be removed by soaking in strong salt water, then rinsing in. strong ammo nia water. For delicate shades of blue, pink and lavender in cotton goods, drop one teaspoonful of turpentine into one half gallon of cold water, wet the goods in this, wring dry and hang in the shade. "When thoroughly dry, it should be sprinkled, rolled and ironed. No odor of the turpentine is left. Grass stains should be soaked in alcohol before washing. Stain of iron rust is said to be removed by laying in a dish and cov ering the stain with hot stewed and unsweetened rhubarb. For emergency starching that does not require to be very stiff, one fourth teaspoonful of borax dis solved in a half teacupful of water is used to dip the article in; wring out, rx)ll in a dry cloth for a few minutes,, and iron. Will be like new goods. Using Chokc-Chcrrics A reader sends this method of using choke-cherries, which are found abundantly in some parts of the country: Gather the cherries, look them over carefully, and put on to cook as any other cherries, using very little water to start them cook ing. "When soft, mash through a colander to remove seeds and skins, wash the kettle and return the pulp to the kettle with about half as much sugar brown or white, as desired as there is pulp, by measure, and cook until quite thick, stirring to keep from scorching. It makes a very nice every day sauce, or mar malade, with a nice flavor. Insecticides At this season, insects do much damage to the flower and vegetable garden, and all should be fought vig orously. The plant lice green, red, black and gray, as well as the woolly aphis and many others, live on the HEALTH AND INCOME Both jept Up on Scientific Food Good sturdy health helps one a lot to make money. "With the loss of health one's in come is liable to shrink, if not en tirely dwindle away. When a young lady has to make her own living, good health is her best asset. "I am alone in the world," writes a Chicago girl, "dependent on my own efforts for my living. I am a clerk, and about two years ago through close application to work and a boarding house diet, I became a nervous invalid, and got so bad off it was almost impossible for me to stay in the office a half day at a time. "A friend suggested to me the idea of trying Grape-Nuts which I did, making this food a large part of at least two meals a day. "Today I am free from brain-tire, dyspepsia and -all the ills of an over worked and improperly nourished brain and body. To Grape-Nuts I owe the recovery of my health, and the ability to retain my position and income." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. "Read "The Road to Wellville,".in pkgs. Ever read the nb.qye letter? A new one appears .fronn.timo to time. They are BRBJjKMIi ,MrMU of numan interest.oujuii i .4inc fvi- h sap of the plants they 'infest, and it seems useless to try to kill them with poisons. The effective remedy must come in contact with their bodies, on all parts. Tho insects which "chew." or cat tho pan(, are; the ones that can bo poisone'd'. Any good whale oil soap in tho propor tion of one pound of tho soap to eight gallons of water, will bo found quite effective in destroying plant lice, if sprayed with force against their bodies. Sulpho-tobacco soap suds is good, and tobacco tea, or dust is also recommended. All soapy mix tures should reach tho lice quite hot as hot as a tender hand can bear. Kerosene (coal oil) emulsion, if properly made, is good; but few mix it as completely as they should, and the oil separating from tho suds, injures the plant. An insecticide which is meeting favor is tho com mon sheep dip, sold under the name of black leaf; one part of tho dip to seventy parts of hot water. Spray the plant on all sides. This is said to be sure destruction to all soft bodied insects and worms that infest plants. For a small amount of kero sene emulsion, take one-fourth of a pound of common brown laundry soap and dissolve it in two quarts of boiling water; when thoroughly dis solved, churn into it one pint of coal oil. Churn this mixture vigorously, until it looks like thick cream, and the ingredients thoroughly blended. For use, dilute this with five quarts of hot water, and apply to the plants with a garden sprayer or a whisk broom, while hot enough to bo borne by the tender hand. See that the insecticide, whatever is used, reaches all parts of the plant, wherever a bug can hide. A strong suds of tar soap, such as is used in the toilet, is effectively used by many. A half hour after using the suds, rinse the plant well with clear water. Fashion Notes A fashion editor advises girls to have as small a wardrobe as pos sible; if tub dresses, a dozen a year will do; if stuff dresses, fewer may. be got along with. She also advises doing away with all frills, furbelows, sashes and fallals everything that can be left off the dress, and going back to the sweet simplicity, girlish and unadorned little straight skirts with fine tucking and the finest and daintiest of laces and embroideries. Guimpes, or chemisettes of lace, etc., are a feature of nearly all cum mer dresses; the semi-princess or jumper dresses with the skirt and waist joined, are worn with yokes, and with the sleeves of the same material as tho yokes. Many inex pensive materials are used for the one-piece dress, the bordering of the material supplying the trimming for the frock. Many-gored skirts are popular, some of them having as high as twenty-five gores; but the nine, eleven and thirteen gored styles are most popular, fitted closely at the top, falling in full ripple at the bot tom. Shoulders are kept broad by tucks, folds, etc. New sleeves are set in without any fullness at the top, the shoulder being cut so wide that the seam may fall straight from the curve of the shoulder. Both gored and plaited skirts are arranged for closing in front, some buttoning the full length, while oth ers button only where necessary. The fashionable models show the skirts sheath-fitted only at the top, with a narrow tendency promising later tn. Grecian drapery, the old-time pan nier overskirt effects and circular flounces set on the lower parts of the skirt in tunic style are all to be seen. For many soft fabrics, skirts have the fulness laid in fine plaits at the top, with tucks or folds trim ming the lower ,edge. Many or the newest gowns Jhave- tucks running around an oven distance 'from tho; floor TOtmrrlloRH nf .irnln nf" aifnnn i U- ,- ""TW The American ybmon are slo$Jyi adopting tho long skirt;-- A. few dressy gowns are shown resting on tho ground, but tho'walking skirt is short enough to show the ankles, escaping the ground by two .to'fbur Inches, and flaring gracefully at the lower edge. Many of us got circulars, written In tho form of a personal lettor, from concerns in distant localities most ly tho largo cities, stating that our name has been handed them ad that of a person of importance in our homo town, whose recommendation of their books or products would bo very valuable to them, and for this reason, the firm Is anxious to get their product into your hands, nnd in order to do this, will let you have it at greatly reduced prices; but in order to take advantage of their mag- lyurtplSiJSrotfer,- youf are urged tbjfc TOU $! .""V Wl?J5vtpBond out thoi gfoodans soon as poBsIbfo.otc. Ono's vuuiiy.jiuiy uo gruuucu y mis mark Qf preference on tho part of somo unknown friend, but if you will con sult your, htsjhbor, you will find that ho,rtooj has a recommendation, and that tho "special prlco" offered you is tho prlco any one can got tho art iclo for; as a rule, tho price quoted to you Is all or more than tho articlo is worth. Few business firms ara giving away their products. HAD AGE . "Good story," said Nold, "that Wlgga just told Of the fellow tho hornot stung" "It scarcely was that," said Dlddlo bat, "If it's true that tho good dio , young." Philadelphia Press. , ;. Latest Fashions for Readers of The Commoner 2051 -Ladies' Tucked Shirt-Waist. A splendid model for tho nimplo every day waist of fancy shirting, linen, or chambray. Eight sizes 32 to 4C. 2432 Ladles' Threc-PIcco Skirt, Closed at Left SIdo of Front and with an Inverted Box-Plait at Centre Back Seam. An excellent stylo for the sep arato skirt of linen or duck. Seven sizes 22 to 34. 2425 Childs' Set of Short Clothes, Consisting of Dress with Long or Short Sleeves. Petticoat Having an Underwaist, Drawers and Cnp. Tho dress and cap are nainsook or batiste, whilo tho petticoat and drawers aro of lawn or thin cambric. Four sizes V6 to 3 years. 2179 Ladles' Princess Wrappor, in Short Swoop or Round Length, with Bishop or Plain Sleevos and Rolling or Standing Collar. Made up in percale, gingham, lawn or dimity this is a useful and pretty garment to wear during tho early morning hours. Eight sizes 32 to 4C. 2419 Misses' Waist, with Body and Sleeves in One, and Having Body Lin ing tho Sleeves to bo In Pull or Three-Quarter Length. This is a charming stylo for the waists of thin silk, lawn, dimity, or any of the pretty thin materials. Three sizes 13 to 17 years. 2439 Misses' Eight-Gored Skirt, Closed with Buttons at Centre of Front and Having an Inverted Box-Plait at Centre-Back Seam. As a separate skirt developed in linen, duck, or khaki, this Is a very stylish model. Throe sizes 13 to 17 years. 2092 Childs' Low-Necked Tucked Dress. A pretty style for the little frocks of lawn or muslin. Four sizes 3 to 9 years. 1849 Ladies' Dressing-Sack, with Three-Quarter Length Sleeves. This model is adaptable to mull, lawn, batiste, linen or chambray and thin silk. Soven sizes 32 to 44. 0419 430i fhk 20021 THE COMMONER will supply its readers with perfect fitting, seam allowing patterns from tho 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 tho garments with each pattern. Tho price of these patterns 10 cents each, postage prepaid. Our large cata logue containing the Illustrations and descriptions of l,t)00 seasonable styles for ladles, misses and children, as well as lessons in homo dress making full of helpful and practical suggestions in tho 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 Dcpt., Lincoln, Neb. , " K M i si mi 1.11 JL felA m-t