The Commoner
JANUARY, 1910
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of a. given time will be a pleasant
surprise. We are told that it is the
iirst dollar, or hundred dollars that
is the hardest to save; after that,
the saving is easier, because of the
growing habit of thrift. Waste, ex
travagance and excesses are too prev
alent, and want is always sure to fol
low in their footsteps. The fact that
we have a small bank account stiffens
our backbone, and gives a self-respect
that nothing else can do, when
the money has been saved through
thrifty habits. Children should bo
taught that waste is criminal, and
careful saving should be insisted up
on. Too many people are "leaners,"
and a leaner is generally an object
of contempt, lacking the respect of
others, and woefully deficit in respect
of self. Begin the new year by put
ting aside a few cents from each dol
lar earned, and as fast as the cents
become a dollar, put it into a savings
bank, leaving it there to grow, while
you add other dollars to the first.
LATEST FASHIONS
FOR COMMONER READERS
Wo havo made arrangement! to supply our renders with high grade, perfect
fitting, senm allowing and easy to uso patterns, designed by n loading firm of
New York fashion publishers. Full descriptions accompany each pattorn, as
well as a chart showing how to out your material with the least posBlblo
amount of waste. Any pattern will bo sent postago prepaid upon receipt of
ten cents. Wo will also issue a now fashion book quarterly, Spring1, Summer,
Autumn and Winter, illustrating hundreds of new styles - Winter number
now ready. Wo will send this book for two cents postago prepaid if ordorod
at tho same time that a pattern is ordered, or for flvo cents, postage prepaid,
If ordered without a pattern. Besides illustrating hundreds of patterns, this
fashion book will toll you how to bo your own dressmaker. When ordering
patterns plca&o glvo pattern number and si.o desired. Address all orders
FhrIiIoh Department, The Commoner, Lincoln, Nehrnakn.
"What Hath It Profited You?"
In taking account of the lessons of
the past twelve months, how many
of you have asked this question? Not
only financially, but in a physical,
moral and spiritual sense, how have
you profited? Do you ever "take
stock" of yourselves and your be
longings, surroundings, and the effect
tho lessons of the dead year have
brought you? Failures are often of
more value than successes, for they
teach' us to think. How do you stand
on the threshold of the new year?
Comfort for the Baby
There is a variety of skin trouble
which can hardly be called an erup
tion, l)iit in which the skin is always
raw; it is called intertrigo, and is
caused by tWAsuaqest0.f.skin rub
bing together, the friction resulting
in a raw, weeping surface. ' this is
found between the folds of skin in
the creases of the neck, behind the
ears, under the arms, in the bends of
tlie elbows and knees, and in the
groins, also around the lower part of
the body where babies are allowed to
lie in wet diapers. To cure this
trouble, keep tho parts absolutely dry
and clean; separate every little fold
of the skin and dry with a piece of
soft, warm cloth; often this is neces
sary several times a day; then, when
clean and dry, dust with talc pow
der, ctearate of zinc powder,
browned' flour, or even plain corn
starch dusted through a bit of mus
lin; rub this well but lightly into the
creases. Cleanliness, and attention
to the clothing ot the baby is usually
all that is necessary; but sometimes
when" neglected for gome time, it is
slow to cure, and the baby suffers
more, than is usually known because
of it.
Tho Homo Library
There areso many books, booklets,
pamphlets and other literature to be
had either for the asking, or for a
very small sum of money, that one
should not fail to have a good home
library; these publications are of
value, and are now printed to reach
every member of the family. Among
the most useful are the department
of agriculture printed matter, the
experiment station bulletins, and
state agricultural publications, and
there are so many subjects discussed
through them that ignorance is no
longer to be tolerated. Biological,
geological, the animal industries,
' plant industries, insects, and
directions for the destruction
of the same; matters es
pecially for the boys and girls who
wish to make a success of home fi
nances, are all to be had if wanted;
catalogues from seedsmen, florists,
' orchardists, and horticulturists;
poultry matters, bees, sheep indus
tries there is no end to the infor-
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mation offered. Then, the adver-i
users in the best magazines and farm
and educational publications, offer
an immenso amount st information
aside from their regular advertising
matter, so one may put in a whole
winter to immense profit for a very
little money. If all the members of
the family, or a regular gathering of
thoso interested should read and dis
cuss these matters, trying to get all
the new ideas to bo had thereby, It
would bo a real education along most
practical lines. Now is the time to
gather, up these stores and mako use
of them. Remember that you can
not know too much, and it is the
wide-awake boy or girl who is going
to lead in the season next at band.
Elderly and old people can learn a
few things, too; sometimes (lie
youngsters can teach them.
If you are going into the poultry
or canning business next season, now
is the time to formulate your plans
and "fix up your fences." Remember
that it is determination to succeed,
together with endeavor ami "pre
paredness" that will win out In any
game. Get the printed matter, by
all means.
Odd Minuted
7547 Ladles' IValMt Gut in sizes 34
to 14 inches bust measure. Tills waist
may be made of either one or two ma
terials. Tho closing: Is at the back and
tho sleeves may be long or short. The
sleeve is finished with a pretty fancy
cuff.
7477 Ladle' Skirt Cut in sizes 22
to 34 inches waist measure. This chic
model has four gores, plain at the top
and flaring; somewhat at the lower
edge. Tho closing is in front and tho
separate belt may be used or omitted.
7G52 LmlleM' Skirt-Waist Cut in
sizes 34 to 42 Inches bust measure,
This plain waist may be used for soft
materials, such as silk, charmeuso and
crepe de Chine. The collar may be but
toned high or rolled in low outline.
742S G'IrlH' DreK Cut In aizeff 0, 8,
10, 12 and 14 years. This pretty frock
is made with a separate blouse, wmch
has a high neck and long sleeves. Over
this is worn a jacket bodico showing
tho undcrblouso at top and bottom and
made without sleeves. Tho skirt has
two gores.
7538 Girl' DrcMH Cut In sizes 4 to
12 years. Linen, gingham or serge
can be used to mako this dress witli
the trimming bands of contrasting or
plain material. Tho dress closes at tho
front and may have either long or
short sleeves. The skirt has three
gores.
7534 Ladle' DreflM Cut In sizes 34
to 42 inches bust measure. This simple
frock is suitable for home or street
wear. The closing is at the front and
the three gored skirt may have high
The length of life, we are told, -has
been advanced ten years during the
19th century, and in the few years .of
the present century, another two
years have been added; statisticians
tell us that the difference is to be
credited to tho fact that bettor con
ditions havo lengthened the life of
children, rather than of old people.
The strenuous work of the present
times breaks down the worker much
earlier than heretofore; tho "pace
that kills" vaites immense stamina
before adult age is attained, and. more
people arq dying ' y the time .middle
age is reached than in the past. The
swift pace that follows the attain
ment of the adult age shortens (he
life of the middle aged. As men and
women near the half-century mark,
they, break down, and morality, is
much -" .ter than formerly at that
stage.
Meantime, it is getting harder and
harder to make any provisions for
the helpless years, and the vast ma
jority, having past the sixtieth, mile
stone, find themselves stranded jyid
dependent, even though still abl,etp'
do an average day's work, and when
they show signs of aging, they are
pushed aside to make room for the ,
younger workers. The world has
gone crazy over the child welfare
question, and saving the young has
done wonderful good; but nothing Is
done for the helplessness of old age,
and the hopelessness of it is pitiful.
In every walk of lite or condition
of society, there is the terrible racing
and crowding, which means unmis
takably that the work of readjust
ments and overturning of the "old
things" to make room for the new, Is
the most radical and thorough of
anything tho world ever knew. Men's
hearts are indeed failing them for
fear, and for looking after those
things which are coming on the earth.
But it is a blessed thought that over
all is the watch .care of a wise Om
nipotence, and that the outcome of
all the terrible overturnings Is in the
hands of a loving Father who "uoctn
all things well."
or regulation waistline. Serge or ga
bardine can be used for this dress.
741$ MlMeN' Drexit Cut in sizes J4
to 20 years. The novel feature of this
dress Is the outer blouse which has
front and back cut In one, without
shoulder seam. The skirt has a circu
lar lower portion joined to a gathered
upper part.
7577 Ladle' Apron Cut in sines ?A
tb 44 Inches bust measure. Linen,
gingham or chambray can be used to
make this practical apron. Th apron
closes at the front and may be worn
with or without a dress. J
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