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The Commoner
MARCH, 1914
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makers for those who once despised
them? Sweet clover is claimed to be
equal to alfalfa as a forago plant;
soap-weed is bought by largo firms
for use in the manufacture of oint
ments and lotions, as well as for
other uses; many car loads of the
soap-weed were sold for several
dollars a ton, uncured, recently, and
Russian thistle makes a fine feed for
stock, and there are many other
plants which up to the present time
have been looked upon as a curse to
growing crops, are now coming into
notice as valuable in themselves, and
are creating an industry of their own.
Helpful Things
Aluminum cooking vessels are
coming more and more into favor,
and also more and more within the
reach of the slim pocketbook. If
given the right care, this is the
cheapest ware in the long run, and
gives best results in cooking. It is
told us that "aluminum is not apt
to become black unless it has been
heated so hot as to scorch foods";
but experience teaches that heat is
not the only thing which blackens it.
In some localities tho water will
blacken it, if left standing in it, or
if some kinds of food is cooked in it,
owing to some chemical action of the
ingredients of tho water. If proper
care is given it, as with silver, it can
bo kept very bright with a little
polishing powder; some of the scour
ines to be had on the maTket for ten
cents a cake will do good service and
keep the ware very bright.
One of the best remedies for con
stipation is discriminate eating and
plenty of suitable exercise, together
with drinking plenty of water at a
comfortable temperature. Cold water
is not recommended, and many per
sons' cannot d,ririk water Qf the tem
perature. tlia pomes from the faucet,
or spring, "or well, but must have it
slightly warmed. Water that stands
in the room is not always best for
drinking, owing to the fact hat
water quickly absorbs any deleter
ious odor or taint floating in tho air,
but it is usually about the right
temperature.
For washing linens, if tho colors
are ordinarily "fast," the use of cold
water with white or vegetable oil
soap, is said to prevent fading or
"running" of colors, even where the
color is doubtful. Castile soap when
bought by the bar is not expensive,
and should be kept for the purpose
of washing fine goods of any wash
able material. The soap should be
well washed out with several waters,
and if needed, a few drops of bluing
should be added to the last water.
If stiffness is desired, a little borax
in the water will give a crisp effect
and in case of colored material, will
tend to set the color.
LATEST FASHIONS
FOR COMMONER READERS
Wo lmvo mado arrangements to supply our readers with high grade, perfect
.fitting, seam allowing and easy to use patterns, designed by a leading linn of
New York fashion publishers. Full descriptions accompany each pattern as
well as a chart showing how to cut your material with tho least posslblo
amount of waste. Any pattern will be sent postago prepaid upon receipt of
ten cents. Wo will also Issuo a -ew fashion book quarterly, Spring, Summer,
Autumn and Winter, illustrating hundreds of new styles Autumn number
now ready. Wo will send this book for two cents postage prepaid If ordered
at tho same tlmo that a pattern Is ordered, or for five cents, postago propald
If ordered without a pattern. Besides Illustrating hundreds of patterns, this
fashion book will tell you how to bo your own dressmaker. When ordering
patterns please give pattern number and size desired. Address all orders
FaNlilon Department, The Commoner, Mucoln. Nclirnnkn.
0487 ChlldrcRNi Drew. Cashmere,
linen or sergu can bo used to mnko this
dress with tho collar and curt 8 of all
over lace. Tho dress closes at tho buck
and can bo mado with either tho long
or bhurt sleeves. Tho pattern 6487 Is
cut in sizes 2, 4, G and 8 years. Ago 8
years requires 2 VI yards of 36 Inch ma
teria), yard of 22 Inch all-over lace,
3 yarus of edging and 2Vi yards of
ribbon for a sash.
C3-M I.hiIIcm' JrcnH. Any woman can
make thlB dress herself In a few hours.
Tho dress closes at tho front and is
mado with a three gored skirt, which
can bo mado with either tho high or
regulation waistline. Tho pattern 6344
Is cut In sizes 31 to 42 inches bust
measure. Medium slzo requires 4
yards of 41 Inch material, 3 yards of
braid for binding and Va yard of plait
ing for tho neck.
For Shining Mirrors
When mirrors are kept in dark,
ill-ventilated rooms, they often be
come coated with a thin film that is
hard to remove; the usual methods
for polishing glass have no satisfac
tory results. Get a clean sponge, a
bit of cloth and an old silk handker
chief free from dust, as dust will
scratch and mar the polished surface.
First, dip the sponge in a little spirits
of wine, or equal parts of gin and
water, and go over the glass; this
will remove the film. Then dust over
the glass through a loose-weave piece
of muslin some powdered bluing or
rouge, and rub lightly and quickly
with the soft old cotton cloth, con
fining your work throughout strictly
to the glass, not touching the edges
of the frame; then nnisn uy yy nail
ing with the silk handkerchief.
Another way to shine mirrors and
class over pictures, or in the sash
is to wet up Spanish whiting with
ammonia and dab it all over the glass
ji; utoln. lip
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0M7 l.ttrilcn' Skirt. Thin skirt can
bo made of plaid or of plain materials.
It closes at tho front or at tho back,
as preferred. The lower edges may bo
plain or scalloped. Tho high or regu
lation walstllno can bo used. Tho pat
tern G 1 17 Is cut In sizes 22 to 30 incite'
waist measure. Medium slzo requires
3-H yards of 58 Inch plain goods.
0507 LnrilcM' Wnlnt. A smart tunic
blouse, the waist opening In front over
a folded vest, with a wide collar at tho
neck and sleeves full length or shorter.
Tho skirt section Is gathered all around
and may be shortened or shaped to suit
tho individual. Tho pattern 6567 Is cut
In sizes 34 to 44 Inches bust measure.
Medium size requires Z yards of 36
Inch material.
Mntt IjiiiIIcm' Skirl. This is ono of
tho high waistline skirts, which do
pond for their effect upon tho long
folds of tho draped material and there
foro cannot bo mado with tho normal
waist. Tho skirt Is In three pieces and
closes at the left side of tho front.
Tho pattern C43G is cut in sizes 22 to
30 inches waist measure. Medium slzo
requires 2 yards of 30 Inch material.
055H KlrlM' DrcHH. A pretty sacque
model, closed at tho left Bide of tho
front and with either the long or short
sleeves. Tho very long shoulder Is
used and tho material Is gathered at
the neck in both front and back. .The
pattern Q558 jH cut in flz?s 6, 8. 10, 12
and 14 years. Medium slzo required 2
' yards of 36 inch material.
, (W2n oy KiiHHiHH Suit. This suit
' carries out tho idea of tho Itussian
peasant costume. It has a Very long
blouse, free at the lower edge or gath
ered into a lat band. Tho trousers aru
mado in tho regulation rrianncr with
front closing. Tho pattern 6523 Js cut
in sizes 2. 4 and C years. Medium size
requires for the blouse 1,& yards of 36
, inch material and for the trousers
yards of 36 inch.
0.178 -f;irlH Drew. Linen or florge
can be used for this dress-with tho
collar, cuffs and belt of a contrasting
material. Tho dress closes at' tho front
and can bo made with either the Ion
or short sleeves. Tho pattern 6578 Is
cut In sizes 4 to 14 years. Ago 8 years
requires 2 yards of 44 inch material
and Vs yard of 27 inch contrasting
goods,
r12 LndlcN Shirt Wnfxt. Linen,
madras or China silk can bo used to
make this shirt-waist. Tho wairt
closes at tho front and Is mado with
the regulation armhole. Three tucks at
each shoulder give the necessary ful
ness to the. front of tho waist. Tho pat
tern 6512 is cut in sizes 34 to 44 inches
bust measure. Mdelum slzo requires
2Vs yards of 36 inch material.
fiB23 TjmllPM' Hoiimc Drew. Many
women prefer the house dress to a
kimono and hero Is an excellent pat
tern for making such a garment. This
dress closes at tho left side of tho
front. Tho skirt is'cut in seven gores.
The pattern 5523 is cut in sizes 32 to
44 Inches bust measure. Medium slzo
requires 4 yards of 44 Inch material.
0501 LatlloM' Shlrt-WnfMt. Any of
tho pretty silk materials can bo used
to make this shirt-waist. Tho waist
closes at tho front and can bo mado
with either high or low neck. The pat
tern 6501 is cut In sizes 34 to 44 inches
bust measure. Medium size requires 2
yards of 36 Inch material and 2A yards
of edging.
0575 Smiles' Dress. Serge, cheviot
and broadcloth are. excellent materials
for making this dress. The dress closes
at tho front and can be mado with
either tho long or short sleeves. Tho
threo gore,d skirt can. bo mado with
either tho high or regulation waist
line. Tho pattern 6575 is cut' in sizes
34-to 44 inches bust"measure. Medium
size requires Gyards of , 36 inch ma
terial.
G-180 Children's Dre. Linen, ging
Tiam or cashmere can bo used for this
dress with" the collar and cuffs of con
trasting goods. The dress closes at
tho front and can bo mado with either
tho long or short sleeves. Tho pattern
6480 is cut in sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 years.
Ago 6 years requires 2 yards of. 36
inch materia, yard pf 27 inch con
trasting goods for the collar and cuffs
and' 1 yard of ribbon. k
0453 T.ndleV JireMH. Serge, cheviot
or broadcloth can bo used to mako this
dress. The dress closes at tho front
and can be mado with either tho high
or regulation waistline. Tho skirt is
cut In three gores. Tho pattern 6453 is
cut in sI7pb 34 to 42 Inches bust meas
ure. Medium size requires 4& yards of
36 inch material. 1 yards of 24 Inch
plain goods and 1 yards of fur.
6480 LnilleM' Skirt, This skirt can
bo used to comDleto a coat suit or it
can bo worn with separate shirt-waist.
The. skirt closes at the front and can
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