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VOL. 14, NO. 7
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TUB HOftlK DEPARTMENT
(Continued from pago 17.)
cup of molasses; ono tablcspoonful
of molted butter; ono teaspoonful of
soda; ono teosponful of salt Mix
all 'together, put in quart cans, or
striallor ones, and steam Tor two to
threo hours, ,
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-thoBot-of the skirt.
, , ; Fruit Catsugs. , ,
. ..Many kinds of fruit-may bo used
for making catsups and .all are good
for use with meats. In some in-
htanCmM n ?dded tang is Parted
by a little horse radish, or flavor of
on.ion or lemon juice. Where grapes
.are used, wild or cultivated, the fruit
should not bo perfectly ripe, but just
DH thft turn ' m , "'' Uii-
-v m.. xu olA iiniinriR nf
jrrapes, washed and stemmed, allow
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f Washing lllnnkcta
iTlifV' nlfl-fnnhinnnrl wnv nf wnolilntr
blankets was generally, very unsatis-:
raatory, where soap was used freely,
fop in spite of care and labor be
Btd wed1 during the cleansing process,
thpy tyre apt to have a harsh feel
ing, or t&iiscem stick and disagree
able to the, touch as soon as dried.
To give satisfaction, shred and thor
oughly dissolve half a cake of good
white soap' in hot water; pour it into
a tUbVcontaining chough cold water
to cover the blankets; add two
ounces of pulverized borax, and when
tnis is dissolved and well stirred into
tho water, put the blankets into It,
prqss them well down into the' water
and leave over night. In the morn
ing squeeze them out of this, and
rinse thoroughly in cold water in
which a little moro borax has been
dissolvod. Squoezo them from this
water und give them a socond rins
ing in clear water bofore putting
thorn in the bluing water. When
well rinsed in the blue water, set the
tub containing the blankets under
the clothes line, and squeeze all the
water out that you can with your
hands, but do not wring. Then lift
uiem oy ono edge and pin on the line
to drip and dry. Let them hang by
this. ono edge until that side is dry,
then turn the other edge to the line
and pin this side, letting the dry side
go free. If cold wntm. a .i
flannels will bo soft and not shrink! I
lino, -.fold ovonly, roll into a small
bundle and drop into a bag made of
nqw domesticthe unbleached will
,.u .dp, tio tho mouth of tho bag np'tight
ly, and the moths cannot find them.
Fitting tho Skirt
In fitting tho skirt pattern to the
nguro of tho stout,' Short-waisted
woman, the skirt should bo pinned
around tho, hips -after first allowing
it to drop dpwn at the front until the
front gore hangs absolutely straight
Remember to pin tho skirt around
the hips not tho waist. Try to have
the bottom of the. skirt, pn a straight
J1110 iho ttllwing at the top
of the skirt. When tho front is hang
ing straight, and' the bottom is" eVen,
&FI,,Lt0 pl? tllQ top to. tape. at
, the vbelt-lmo. allowing fnt. Li
ning, higher than tha other at this
place. The inverted plaits and
placket edges should h mno f
fr closely-together at the exact center
ui uiq oacu; not flaring or fan
ahUped when, loose. Carefully secure
e .Positions with pins;, the darts
andeoms .from the hip lino to tho
f : AWshould bo passed around the
: ,sTwT2:,riu i,muGa m Dce before
,n?: HW ' ?urPiU8' if an at 0
. 1 tOP tf tho' flkirt. ITinloTt o.i ai i.t-
TttS; fleMecftly hefora fastening the
" DOlt 'to thft nlrirt nn -v.l m
I . , ,. -'' vuid win pro-
f j-vont,, the unsightly sagging, or un-
.. fa.vtuvimt oinerwise would ruin
(Continued from preceding page.)
lng in tho contor of the back. Tho pat
tern, No. 6746, is cut In sizes 2, 4, 6 and
8 years. Medium . size requires 1
yards o 36 inch material.
No. COW lindlcji' DrcHH A simple
frock for morning wear and ono that
can bo mado suitable for other uses by
sciectinK dressy materials, tiio plain
blouse has front closing, regulation
sleeves and a removable peplum. There
are pretty collar and cuffs of con
trasting material. Tho threo pleco
skirt closes In front and may havo
high or regulation waistline. Tho pat
tern, No. 6697, is cut in sizes 34 to 46
Inohin bust monnilrn IWnfUnm otcr rn-
quires 4 yards of 36 inch material.
No. 078 GIrl' Drews This model
provides a coat suit for littlo women.
It has a. lodso saeque blouso or coat
fastening In front and with sleeve cut
In one with tho body. A handsome
collar trims tho heck. With this Is
worn a two piece skirt, very slightly
gathered across the- top of . tho back.
The pattern, No. 6728, is cut fn sizes
8. 10, 12 and 14 years. Medium size re
quires 3 yards of 36 inch material.
No. 6732 Ladles' Three Gore Skirt
On of tho newer models is hero shown,
with flat effect in front and back and
front closing. Tho tunic is only slight
ly circular in cut' and is cut away' in
ornamental outline in front.. Tho
waistline is either raised or regulation
and tho belt Is in front pnly. Tho .'pat
tern, No. 6732. Is cut in sizes 22 to 32
Inches waist measure. Medium slzo re
quires 3 yards of 4i inch, material.
No. G7S0r noy' Stilt This suit is
novel in tho closing of tho. underwalst.
This Is seaniless back and Trdht ahd
has tabs at tho shoulders and. at tho
waistllno which button .from front to
back. Tho trousers open at tho side
seams and havo a straight edge. -Tho
coat .Is plain, with center front closing
and open neck or high hand finish as
preferred. Tho pattern, No'. 6750, Is cdt
In sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 years. Medium
slz.o requires for blouso . and trousers
2& yards of 36 Inch material: fqr
underwalst, yard of 36 Inch lining.
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1-S'43Co11ht -nnd 'Cnft -Set This
pattorn of a collar and cuff Is, a, most
popular shapo and size and is sultablo
for a ono piece 'dres& or separate waist.
Kit &? ir
MmmMilriii JmmPK mw tiEttl' -
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w ulj mW-ri Mm'," V-
mon and salt, with ono of extract or
5? h two X 0
v;S n.?"."" "rensth. Sot the
3K tfhLnubh(Srrourane ,Ccas,--d
boil untfer8&r 2
frSuhAlnF hottle and c'rk tight
Whether for catsup, jelly or m
the big -wild grape4 'is of S
better flavor than the' dark culH
yated varieties. For catsup, Jellioi"
Jams, the fruit should b6 just tuS
ing:in color-not green, nbr yet too
ripe. Ovor-ripe fruits have not so
good a flavor as those' just matured.
' Cucumbers
There is nothing in the cucumber
more than in manv nthon -!....
that shpujd cause bowel troubles if
t"vwvr''Kuu"'c" afQ eacen at the
proper time and In suitable quanti
ties. If not properly masticated, and
the seeds are allowed, to get too hard
before using, the delicate membranes
of, the stomach and intestines will be
irritated, and .the increased peristal
tic action may induce looseness. The
common precautions -to thoroughly
masticate every particle .of, the vege
table, an use it in moderation at all
times. Pickles of all kjnds are ac
cused pf causing inany gross ills, but
even these may-bayo a place in the
diet If .used with tho Hn-ht f nn,i j
at the right times.-. - ,
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Bice starch
Hice starch is excellent for lingerie
garments; wash oe-fourth cupful of.
rice, put into a . quart of boiling
water and boll slowly, adding water
as it boils away, stirring frequently;
cook until the rice is i-pulpy mush;
to -this add one quart of boiling
water and strain through a white
flannel bag without nressing; hang
?i?-R1S let drlP'a long, as needed,
then,.if too thick, dilute to the proper
thinness, with cojd water, and use
.the Starch Wftrm TUna ofni. .n
iye a stiffness;-4ikVnew goods to
pelicate muslin 'or linens.
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