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' ; l o V r v V - t y 18 The Commoner VOL. 16, NO. 5 tU6 root of tho nail with the towel And thumb; this will give length to the nail and preserve unbrokon the "solvodgo" of tho skin. Any rag- gcdncfls or this solvedgo should be carefully clipped off by a pair of 'toilet scissors with very fine points to insort under tho raggedncBS. Tho J usual "small scissors" of tho work buskot will not do. I Vasclino should not bo used on tho I hands, us it is vory apt to turn tho Hum yuiiuw mm iu iuuvu u mum un the nails that is hard 'to clear away. Tepid water with a vory few drops of household ammonia and a good lather of vegotaple-oil or borax soap is best for hands that uro inclined to redness; as in this caso, the trouble usually lies with tho circulation, slight gymnastics will relievo it. Many women are worried by a constant tondoncy to porspiro froely in tho palms; this glfilculty will ruin tho gloves in ono or two woarings, if the perspiration is vory heavy. Mag . nesia is rocoramonded for this; got it In squaro blocks and rub it thor oughly into tho skin beforo pulling on tho gloves; strictly followed, tho 1 effect is entirely successful. For tho longthwiso ridges which , come on the nails, particularly tho j thumbs, tho constant uso of tho nail j polisher dipped in pink enamel pow der is recommonded; tho ridges are I duo to weakness caused by bodily in i. in .i ill. ..i ..i ., in iiuiinii uuu uiiii iuuuiuu turungui ens tho nails. For tho splitting and breaking of tho nails there is a tonic put up by manicurists, but for homo troatmont they advocato bathing in oil and the friction of rubbing with chamois skin as the most helpful ap plication. But the vory best remedy Is to attend to tho general health, ana "an tilings olso shall bo given unto you." To whiten and soften ,the hands, cold cream Is recommend ed, applied at night, and old gloves, , rWith split palms worn until morning to protect tho bodclothing. An Old-Timo Itcclpo Trs Martha L., of- Michigan, sends us tho following method of nrnHnrv- ing strawberries in the long ago, bo , fore canning was bo much a part of tho housewife's work. 1 The strawberries must bo mth. erod on a dry day, choosing the finest before thoy are quite ripe; leave tho stems on. Place separately on a largo dish or platter and strew over them twice their weight of pounded lump sugar; then, put rlpa scarlet strawborrios, crushed, into a jar With an eoiml Wfilcrht nf nminH. , ed lump sugar, and cover tightly, , and allow tho jar to stand in a sauce jpan of water until the berries are quite soft and all the juice extracted. iThen strain through muslin Into a preserving pan, boil, and woll skim , tho juice, lot cool; then put in the whole strawberries with the stems , on, ana place over tho fire until milk warm, when tho pan should bo re moved and allowed to got quite cold. Again put tho pan over the fire and allow them to got a little hotter than tho first tlmo. letting them cnnl. and ropeating tho process until the berries look clear, but thnv rmiat ! never be allowed to boil, as that , would cause tho stems to fall off. uuu cum, put nuo giass jars or tumblers, stems down, and fill tho jar or glass with syrup. Paper dipped in brandy muBt bo put over them, and thoy should bo covered and the cover closely tied down. Hero is a way to can them: Pick off the stems from tho fruit, which should bo not qulto ripe; put the fruit into bottles and fill the bottles quite to tho top; put tho cork in loosely, and set the bottles upright in a pan of water, and bring tho water to uie point or boiling; draw tho pan hack on tho stove and leave stand at the point of boiling for a quarter of an hour. Then, fill to within an Inch ot tho top with boiling water; cork (Continued from Preceding Pago) ypko front, V-neck at tho back, darts at waistline to bettor shape tho figure. and tho fin shin n- nf M, Ai.Vri-L.,' nock with edging, are the noticeable 7740 Lmllc' Apron Vrcnn Cut in ono also. Tho odd stylo of buttoning oyer tho shoulders almost to yoke line, gives tho semblance of the capo effect now good stylo In other garments. Edging Is used to Hnlsh tho squaro neck and sleeves; an elastic at the waist adjusts the garment which slips on over tho head. p 7731 Boy's Suit Cut in sizes 2 and 4 years. Picturing the nnvnst i na suits, this modol shows a collar of neat and comfortable cut, in contrasting ? n!fna rm3 and 8eoves harmoniz S8! ThQ posing of the plain waist Is at tho neck. Tho trousers have side fastening and a straight lower edge. 7717 Girl' DrcMs Cut in sizes C 10 and 12 years. Claiming "ho Tight to bo called fascinating, this dress show? S?oft.rpeeS.1Srrrki th j,nh,e f R77a:n9nIH,,!!,eM,, ?cK"Kce Cut in sizes 36, 40 and 44 inches bust measure Tr resistible with a touch all Us6 own this neglgeo is in Empire stylo and has the body and sleeves in one for a distinguishing feature. Tho skirt por tion Is gathered at its upper part to length. PPl6 ln ltS fal1 l thQ desIr 7718 Ladles' Slitrl-Wftlst -, Cut In szes 36 to 44 Inches bust measure Modesty meriting praiso is shown In this model. Tho collar lending itself to revers is formed of contrastine goods and the sleeve cuffs are in liar. mony. Narrow braid or banding is a neat trimming and used in a way to &Innov!ty to the front o th blouse 700 Glrl'M Dreus Cut In sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12 years. . A splendid style for combining materials. In the scalloped and plain-closing outline, to the left of the blouse there is almost enough decoration for this dress, but a sash with a great bow marking the four gored skirt with a panel at back Is a feature that all girls love. 7723 Ladled Working Set Cut in sizes 36, 40 and 44 inches bust measure To givo tho air of a business suit to a working outfit Is indeed art this model proves it with its belted coat banded at the neck and down front where the closing is made. The skirt is cut in threo gores. 7702 Girls' DreMH Cut ln sizes 2 4 and 6 years. Without the aid of orna ment, this little dross wins admiraUon solely on account of its design The odd closing outline is noteworthy the square neck and novel sleeve cuffs are gore" and th Sk,rt is tK! CapCut in sizes 34 to 42 inches l5? measure. Stylo requirements are met by the cut of this one-piece sacque and the uso of r bbon. Any of the ? nreHv creno mntnrinie o ' ... ,La.e Pretty this .aequo with the" collar andSS ot " or plain materia" and CUffs 771(1 TjnilleN' Apron Cut ln rI sr 40 and 44 Inches' bust measure This model Is correctly styled with tU nS?-- Ji f ,bl" banding"11 tlfo'v neck sleeve edges and pocket lans.it back gives lines tt the skin v&Uon" tVoTIj?rtlc Skirt Cut In sIzm l to 32 inches waist measure LJ cheviot or broadcloth can & nS?fsf' make this skirt with the hVtSed to, Pocket straps of contrasting Steffi tight and let get cold. Pack the bot tles away, placing them horizontal ly, on their sides, to keep tho corks moist, so the bottles will be water sealed. If well corked the fruit will keep, as the moist corks admit no air. Odd Bits Here is something I want you to try: When putting up fruit and veg etables in tin, as many do, you will want to know how to fasten the label on the can so it will stay. When you are ready to put it away, brush the metal with a strong solution of cooking soda, and let dry; then give it a coat of onion juice. Before the onion juice becomes dry, press the paper label against the wet sides and hold, or fasten it there until thor oughly dry. At most of the department, or ten cent stores you can get coat hangers, wooden or wire, two for five cents. The wooden ones are best, if you can get them. Then cover with cotton batting closely fitted to the hanger, sprinkle with sachet powder and cover with some pretty material; cover the hook, also. This will pre vent the hanger rusting the garment where it touches it.. Another way to cover the hanger is to take a long -strip of cloth white is good; wind it oyer and over the arms of the hanger, with the edges of the strip just lapping, drawing it tight so it will not. slip out of place. A few stitches along the lapping will make it more se cure. Wrap the hook "also. These hangers are very pice indeed for hanging up shirt waists, dresses, coats, and in fact any garment not wanted to be folded. One hanger will hold several, garments. For hanging upw -sTcIrt'1 there is another make of hanger, which is clamped on the folded belt or bind ing of the skirt, holding it perfectly straight. Quite a few of these may be hung in the wardrobe, 'or, more can be used if you have a closet and suspend a curtain pole so these hang ers can be hooked on the" pole. They can lap each other and can be shoved along the pole when you are trying to get the particular garment you want. For your nicest skirts, or dresses, make dust bags to slip over the gar ment as it hangs on the hook; even old calico, or sheets will answer for materials for these dust hags. THE GREAT MODERN TOOL The fool is one who has an imped iment in his thought. It is not, as the modern fellows say, a prejudice put there by his grandmother. I have wandered over the world (so to speak) trying to find some faithful, simple soul who really believed in his own grandmother. He does not exist. The first act of the fool. wi he is articulate, is to teach his grandmother how to suck eggs. Fools have no reverence. Fools have no humility. The impediment in the thought of the great modern fool (for in this department we have beaten all other epochs) consists in the fact that his head has found room for one idea. It is a very mod ern idea. But it is a.- very smn head. The stopper fits the brain as stopper fits a bottle. And ivhen you have really put in the stopper, tbo brain stops. G. K. Chester, in Life. The skirt is cut in three gores and Is p.?0th mnute in style. f io87"Ilin,lle"' Skirt Cut In sizes 24 wL i nhes waist measure. If plain ? ,sJine ,s,nSle excellence In -a gar ment, this three-gored skirt has excel lence. The fashionable pockets are o' !! A suKeest aide yoke and are as S2nU a.s they art useful. Jlz(i1lttll, Drew Cut in sizes ?C to 42 inches bust measure, A vory bo A,in? ,moel blending, many of tho S aKylZ deas 'ho blouse is gath 1 11 i & Jhe .walst 1,ne " Closing Is at ml? ii1 um1er a stitched-band of material. The skirt is cut in two gores. I' .!