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frost grape, or -winter grape; the
fruit ripong lato, and is very much
prized. It makes a beautiful arbor,
and itf perfectly hardy. It should bo
eoloctod and planted in tho grounds
this fall, or winter. Tho "musca
dine' or sweet-scented grapo is also
valuable.
Using Ripo Cucumbers
(Requested)
For a sweet pickle, take a bushel
of ripo, yellow cucumbers, peel, and
romovo tho seeds; cut them into
small, thin pieces and cover with cold
vinogar and leave for twenty-four
hours. Drain them, and throw the
vinegar away, as it is worthless. Mako
a rich syrup of one pint of vinogar
to seven pounds of sugar; add a table
spoonful each of whole cloves, stick
cinnamon and allspice, putting the
spiceo in small muslin bags. When
tho syrup boils up, skim, and put in
tho cucumbers and cook until they
aTo transparent. Then lift them Into
wido-mouth jars, pour tho boiling hot
syrup over them to overflowing and
seal air tight.
Sliced Cucumber Pickles Slice
thinly threo dozen largo yellow cu
cumbors and boil them for half an
hour in enough vinegar to cover them.
Meanwhile, into a gallon of cold vin
egar stir a tablespoonful each of
onion juice, ground horseradish, cin
namon, black pepper, ginger, half a
teaspoonful of paprika, a tablespoon
ful of celery seed and half a pound
of sugar. Drain tho boiled cucum
bers until free from vinogar and turn
thorn into tho spiced vinegar; put all
into tho kettle and simmer for two
hours, then put into glass jars and
seal.
' Raw Cucumber Catsup Take firm
yellow cucumbers, peel and grate
them into a bowl; salt a little, .and
put into a cheoso cloth bag to drain
over night. In the morning season
ccxto tasto with salt,, pepper, vinegar,
and other spices liked, mix Veil, arid
put into small jars, sealing tight.
This should be used during the fall or
winter, it will not keep longer. . If
preferred, tho mixture may-be boiled
lor live minutes,, and then scaled.
Cream Cucumber Sauce Peel and
slice two largo ripe cucumbers; drain
off any water that forms, without
pressing, letting it drip for a few
minutes. Have ready a chilled bowl
rubbed with onion; put the minced
cucumbers into It, season with white
popper, salt, a tonBpoonful of onion
juice and a tablespoonful of lemon
juice. Mix.- lightly with a silver fork
a cup of whipped cream into which
has been beaten with a pinch of soda.
Serve cold with fish. Or a French
dressing may be used, made. of two
tablespoonful of olive oil, one-third
as much lemon juice and a little salt
and pepper.
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FOR COMMONER READERS
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Good Things to Know
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The outer walls of rooms are often
damp, and the paper peels off in con
sequence. If the inner walls are
coated with the following prepara
tion, it is said there will be no fur
ther trouble: Take a quarter of a
pound of shellac; add a quar of nap
tha, and stir well together until
blended. BriiBh this over tho wall,
allow It to dry, and go over it sec
ond time, and it will become firm and
hard when dried. Have no fire in the
room when, using, '
A good floor stain that goes right
into the wood, and is durable,, is
made of linseed oil and ground burnt
umber. Rub this thoroughly into the
boards with a flannel pad,' atid next
day polish with beeswax and turpen
tine, "
"White paint should not be cleaned
With soapy water. Mix Snapjsh
whiting with warm water teethe' con
siatgiipy of cr. earn;" dip a clean flannel
cloth iii ''this 'mixture and rub the
6018 ladles Waist In this design
wo have a modol for a plain shirtwaist.
Tho waist Ib mado with a high collar
and thsloaYxea Gxtend to tho neck
ot . a7 i ---' o uui m sizes
34 to 44 Inches bust measure. Medium
size requires 2 yards of 36 inch ma
terial, and yard of 18 inch satin for
tno collar,
COOS DoII'h Dress This young per
son Is clad in tho now tunio suit, with
plain blouse, opening in tho back
Thoro is also a ono-pleco coat with a
diagonal closing across tho front and
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AffS' St 6908, is
14 to 250 lnche0snlengurSThon?4f,r.011
sizo requires for drJ?K & 7 -,24 lnch
nch striped goods ami yard, ot 2?
Inch plain goods VLA yrttrd ot 27
27 inch materX r Cqat Y of
C882 Lndes' Wnlat nt. ,
new manner, this watet ft UiJEf .ln tho
has .only straight liW t ??aIn and
short darts and tno & iln frorlt aro
tho central panel is XtnSifS Sut tht
tho sash Sections. Tho "S2 to f,orm
trimmed with a ataTdlnlff
fevers, and tho small, fitted sleevo in
full length. Tho pattern, -SB?!, is eu?
in sizes 34 to 44 Inches bustmeasuro
Medium size requires 2&. yards of ac
inch matorial. v 00
C870 Glrl'N AproH This Si'mplo gar
ment is cut in a singly piece. Covers the
entire front of -tho dress and tho skirt
sections of the back, extensions of
which cross over and fasten to tho
fronts at each shoulder. JPatch pockets
complete tho apron. The pattern, G870
is cut in sizes, 4, 6, 8; 10 and 12 years!
Medium sizes requires 1 yards of 3C
inch material.
COW Girls' DreHN Serge or linen
can bo used to make this dress with
tho collar and cuffs of contrasting ma
terial. Tho dress, closes at the front
and can bo mado with either tho lon
or short sleeves. Tho skirt is cut in
two gores. Tho pattern, 6D14, is cut in
sizes 6 to 12 years. Age 8 requires 2
yards of 36 inch material and yard
of 3G inch contrasting goods.
0012 limited Apron For most ordin
ary work this apron offers sufllcient
protection to tho. dross. It has a bib
which covers both front and back if
the waist, leaving the underarm por
tions exposed. Tho Skjrt has a front
gore and two side gores. The pattern,
6912, Is cut in sizes 36, 40, and 44 Inches
bust measure. Medium sizo requires
3 yards of 3.6 inch material.
0800 Ladies Driest -This verv
.stylish dress should appeal to women
.both stout and slender.- It has a plain
blouse, with a small chemisette and
flare collar at the heck and with full
length sleeves shaped to the arm. Th
underskirt Is mado with two gores and
is overhung by a two piece tunic. The
pattorn, 6899, is cut In sizes 34 to 40
inches bust measure., Medium size re
quires 3 yards of 44 Inch plain goods
and 2 yards of. 36 inch plaid, -with y.
yard of 18 inch material for the vest,
and 1 yard of 36 inch lining.;
0884 LmllcH' Coat This long.- plain
coat is built on tho newest of fashion
lines. It has a front yoke, but tho en
tire back is in onio fx'om neck to., hip.
In front thero Is a waist section be
low the yoke. The skirts of the coat
are attached at the hip or low waist
line. The pattern, 6884, is Cut in sizes
34 to 44, inches bust measure. Medium
Sizo requires 2 yards of 54 inch ma
terial with yard of 54 Inch goods for
tho collar end cuffs.
0037 -Ladles' SIIrt-WnIt-; Linen,
.madras or China silk can be ;used- to
make .this shirtwaist with Mho collar,
vest and cuffs of contrasting ."material.
The waist is made with long sleeves
and with the collar and vest in one.
The pattern, 6937, is cut in sizes 34 to
;44 inches bust measure. Medium size
requires 1 yards of 44 inch figured
goods and yard of 36 inch plain
goods.
..(1020 Children' Nljsrlit Drawers In
cold weather night drawers .are tho
best garmont ,fO,r.-all children.' Theso
;night drawers are; made 'with .'a front
yoke and; can have either the plain or
full sleeves. The 'pattern, 6020, is cut
in sizes I to 9 years. Age 5 years re
quires 3 yards of 27 inch material,
0024 IjnlIeN"I)reNH Sergo or broad
cloth can be used to' make this dress.
Tho dress closes at the front and is
made With tllrt- Viarr.nr' Hrrtlrk In nnn
The. lon.ee or short sleeves cah.. bo used.
The skirt is cut In three gores. Tho
pattern, 6924, is cut in sizes. 34 to 44
inches bust measure. Medium sizo re
quires 4. yards of 44 inch material and
yard of 27 Inch contrasting goods.
0028 Children's Coat This coat is
mado with the double breasted effect.
Either of two styles of collar can bo
used. Tho .pattern, provides for a re
movable shield. Tho pattern, 6928, is
cut in sizes 2, 4, and 6 years. Ago 4
years requires 1 yards of 54 inch ma
terial and yard of 27 inch contrast
ing goods,
0020 TjadleH' DrcnHlng Snck This
dainty dressing sack is .Tiado In one
Piece. It can bo made with or without
tho seam at tho back and with either
tno long or short sleeves. Tho edges
H0 k.oun with ribbon. Tho pattern,
6929 is cut in sizes 36,- 40 and 44- inches
bust measure. Medium sizo requires 3
yard8of 36 inch material and 44 yards
of ribbon.
0021 Tinillcs? Apron Qingham or
calico can bo used to make this apron.
The apron closed' at the back and can
bo made with either tho long or short
sl eevo. TJio apron is also mado with a
yoke The pattern, 6921; Is c'ut'in slzos
H to 44 inches bust measure. Medium
slzq requires 6 yards of 27 inch ma
terial and yard of 27 inch contrast
ing goods for tho collar.
00R8 YjhiUcn' Skirt This' skirt can
ho made all of ono. matorial or of two
materials. Tho skirt has tho slightly
raised waistline and closes at tho bnrk
Tho tunio arid yoke aro In one. The
pattern, 6938, Js cut In sizes 22 to 32
inches waist measure,. Medium size re
quires 1 yards of 36 inch stripfd
goods, 2 yards of 44 inch plain goortfc
and 1 yard of 36 inoh lining for tho
upper back gores, -,
GSOWLatHes Night Goivn ' This
very plain gown is made with Raglan
sleeves, tho upper ends extending to
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