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?$TTBBW .: NOVEMBER, 1915 Query Box Mrs. S. For the foul water In the cistern, the best thing to do is to pump it out and clean out the cis tern. You will be surprised at the amount of mud. and slime to be dug out of the bottom. After removing all the filth, wash the cistern well, Bides and bottom, and mend any leaks; have a filter, if possible, if not under the ground, then on top, where the water comes down from the eaves. If the cistern is clean, both rain and snow water will keep sweet a long time. M. N. R. It is recommended to take equal parts of coal oil and lard, mix well, and apply to the skin erup tion which forms, scabs with matter underneath, imd which itches se verely. ,Th'is ' has been tried with success,, and while using, see that the eliminating .organs of the body are kept active, using some mild laxative. A good blood tonic is of ten effective, to be taken inwardly, together- with, the outward applica tion of the .oils'.! J, Ir-r-WhereC soot is spilled on the carpet in setting up the heater, cover the spot with coarse salt and gently sweep it onto a dust, pan; put fresh salt on when the first is re moved, and' sweep again, continuing the fresh salt and" sweeping until the etain is removed. J. J. L. The fifst water that goes into the" new cistern will taste of the lime, and. should be pumped out; it may have to be emptied a second time, if the taste is very strong. Af ter that the water will not taste un pleasantly, "v Mrs. H. M. For making celery salt, buy ten cents worth of celery seeds of your seedsman, or grocer, and have it ground as fine as table salt; then mix; about ten parts of fine table, salt with one part of ground celery seed, mixing well; then bottle tightly, and use as you wish. It is better, and costs less than you can buy it for ready made. Ella S. Somewhat less than a quart of water to a pound of meat is the usual proportion in making soup; but for very rich soup, less water may be used. The soup should not boil hard; the meat should be put on in cold water and brought to the simmering point and kept at that for several hours, or until the meat is in shreds. in their rooms over night, especially in cold weather. All gases carry a watery vapor, moro or less, and this watery vapor ia condensed as frost on the inside of the pipe in cold weather, and may build up enough to closo the pipe, when tho gas ceasing to find exit, tho light will go out; but a few degrees of heat will reconvert tho frost into vapor, and thus open tho pipes again, permitting tho gas to flow. This, we are told, is why a gas jot, "turned low" may cease to burn, and the gas, released later by a little warmer temperature, bo found flowing through the open burner, another reason for shutting off the gas is that a slight draft of air may extinguish the low flame, and the gas will continuo to flow. The Commoner II 23 LATEST FASHIONS FOR COMMONER READERS fitting scam Sttwlnir a V flUpp,y .our rcalora with high grade, perfect Now York TafKSubnilieM7 tnnaV,att,ft7H' dC8,Knod by a loading firm of well as a chart ; Zwii! L "" tdeRcr,Pt'ons accompany each pattorn. as amount of wfsto inv n.i& ..c.ul your fttwlH with tho least possible ten cents Wo win nV ! ,, lr wlU .G?nt POgo Prepaid upon receipt of Autumn , kmi wintL niJ8.SU0..ft n?w " Ion book quarterly, Spring, Summer. now Jeady Still aimtthV."? Wrcd.8 of ncw Bly,Cfl ,ntr number at tho Sam'n tin 7w Ah,! b,00,c f,or two cenls Pontl?e- prepaid If ordered If ordered F without n Ltff"' ,,rder.?d' ?r for flVo c(ft,t8. Ptago prepaid, fashion book w?n ?iiP.?riI? E.eH!de8 Illustrating hundreds of paUorns, this pattern nin, W !!iv?UmJiow ib b0 your wn dressmaker. "When orderlng PaHfclon Blnnr,Il0 Ptcr2 number l desired. Address all orders hohbioh Deportment, Tho Commoner, Lincoln, Ncbraiika. Thanksgiving Dishes Baked Cranberries Pick over and wash the amount of berries you de sire, and put them into a baking dish or casserole, sprinkle' liberally with sugar, using about one cupful of sugar to three ' cupf uls of the ber ries, add two or three cloves, and bake in a moderate oven until the berries are tender and clear look ing, which will probably be about one hour. Keep the baking dish covered for the first fifteen or twenty minutes. Serve hot or cold. They resemble candled cherries. "Pumnkfn Custard Line a baking dish with a thin sheet of nice bis cuit dough; have ready one pint of cooked, mashed squash or pumpkin, which should bo cooked dry; Add onotablcapoonful of melted button one-half levol tcaHpoonful of wilt, one-half cupful of sugar and thre eggs beaten with ono and a half ctipt of sweet milk; add one-half level -tcaspoonful each of cinnamon and ginger; mix this well, and flour in tho dish. Bako in a good heat un til set about forty-flvo ralnutca. Flaky Piecrust If you wish your piecrust to be exceptionally flaky, try rubbing tho flour and shortening (butter or lard, but preferably lard) between tho hands until thoroughly mixed and powdered; then carefully add, a llttlo at a time, enough very cold (or ico) water until it is of a consistency to bo pressed with tho hands into a ball or lump. It must not bo kneaded, but is ready to be rouca ror tho plo-un. Spongo dakes Soparato tho whites and yolks of four eggs, beat ing tho whites very stiff; in another bowl, mix tho yolks with ono cupful of sugar, half-powdered and half granulated, until very creamy. In stead of tho usual hot water, add to tho whites a tablespoonful of cream, stirring gently, and mix with the yolks and sugar. Add an even table spoonful of baking powder to a cup of flour and whip it lightly through tho mixture; flavor with vanilla, or othor extract. Bake half an hour in moderately hot oven.. Cut into odd shapes and powder with sugar to serve. 7448 ladles' Wafe-Cut n sizes 34 to inches bust sure . shoulder In tho front. Sevfot' or broadCoth can bo .fd may be used. 78-laje.' ! J-gg JrTt meat materials can bo used to mako this dainty sacque. All tho. free edges and tho sleeves aro trlnrirfe'd with edging. Body and sleeve- sectfons aro in ono and tho sleeves may bo long or short, 7440 GlrlH' Middy SloHae Cut In sizes C to 12 years. Every girl needs a Middy blouso anJ hero is an excellent pattern for making? such a garment. It can bo made up In linen or piquo or serge. Collar and cuffs are of contrast ing material. 7475 Boyn' Dre Cut in sizes 1, 2 and 3 years. This dress is Just tho thing for tho small boy who has not yet worn knickerbockers. Tho dress closes at tho front and has long sleeves. Linen, pique or sergo can bo used for Thoso Ncw Recipe At this season of tho year, when ono feels comfortablo close to (he heated stovo, is a good timo to try thoso now recipes. Many women cut out recipes which appeal to them, and stow them away, Intending to try them at somo time, but seldom def; or, if they decide to try them; they , can not lay hands on them; so, they' aro lost. Now is tho time to get them, and test them for yourself. There are fruits and vegetables n abundance; tho dairy is still turning out its products at reasonable cost, sugar has "gone down" again, and everything seems to be within reach. Just look up tho clippings and, make uho of them. tho dress with tho trimming of plain or contrasting goods. 7417 LnriicM Apron Cut in sizes 34 to 42 Inches bust measure. J,Incn, gingham or calico can bo used to make this apron. Tho apron has a round cut neck and short sleeves. Tho clos ing Is at tho back. The trimming may be of contrasting material. 74ft(t MIhmcm nrtrnn Cut In sizes 14, 10, 18 and 20 years. This dress is sult ablo for small women as well aft for tho mips. Tho dress closes at the front and has a threo gored fckirt with a plaited section Inserted at each side. Long or short sleeves may bo used. 744f, LndfeM' DrefiM Cut In sizes Si to 42 inches bust measure. This dress is very stylish and up to date in every particular. It closes at tho front and may have long or short sleeves. Tho skirt Is cut in four gores and may be mado with high or regulation waistline. 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