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About The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1917)
1VIARCH, 1917 - The Commoner ers, and when several vessels are to be used, set on this sheet iron, using fewer burners, and any cooking re quiring slow boiling will be done economically, often several kettles requiring but one burner. Maud S. To remove paint from muslin, soak the spot in a stfong so ' lution of salsoda and water for twenty-four hours; at the end of that time, the imint should have dis appeared, but if ithas not, wet the material in turpentine and lay in the sun for several hours. Wet again and repeat the sunning until the paint is removed. Green paint is very persistent, but treated in this way, it can be removed. Elizabeth. Be sure to wear cot ton gloves when working in the gar den, or doing rough work. Where outdoor work is to be aone, rub the linger nails with laundry soap, filling under the nails, and when you wash your hands, the soap will come out easily, leaving no stainv I. M. To clean the painted walls that have become badly smoked, add two-thirds of a cupful of coal oil to a gallon of .hot water and stir well before dipping a cloth in it; go over the walls and ceiling a little space at a time (keeping the solu tion hot) with a cloth dipped in the mixture, then follow with another clean cloth dipped in the same pro portioned mixture that is clean. Mrs. M. R. a tablespoonful of vinegar put into the fat in which doughnuts are fried will prevent them from absorbing too much fat. The fat should be very hot when the dough is dropped in. It is claimed that fresh beef suet, melted and strained and used with the lard, will also Iceep the dough from absorbing too much fat. 21 Putting Away the Winter Clothed It is 'none too early "o talk about the work of the on-coming spring time, because spring is now but a short time away, and we should make our plans to meet the odd moments that we may find between times Of course, we shall wear the clothing for some time yet, but when we are ready to put the garments, woolens, blankets, etc., away, be sure to re move every bit of dust you can, clean all soiled spots, and have them as clean as possible; moths always like the soiled,. greasy, dirty clothes. All sticky places should be cleaned with pure white soap, or soap jelly and water, then every bit of the soap sponged out of the fabric. There are many good ways of putting away the heavy garments so the moths can not get to them, without filling them with disagi able odors. Be sure to fold cthe garments properly, so as to avoid unnecessary wrinkles. Study up these things while you have time, and begin early to avoid the moth. Contributed Recipes Mrs. S. wishes a good cookie recipe; here is one which may be used when eggs are at a premium: To one cup of sour cream add one cup of sugar, one scant teaspoonful of soda and a little of any flavoring liked, then flour enough to make a stiff dough. Mix the ingredients, roll and cut any shape wanted, bake and keep a day or two before used, in a tightly covered vessel. Old fashioned ginger bread is made as follows: Beat together one egg, one cup of molasses, one cup of sour cream, one teaspoonful (rounded) of soda, one level teaspoonful. of ginger, and flour enough to make a rather Btiff batter. Spices may be added, or LATEST FASHIONS FOR COMMONER READERS BHSflm 111 II I I 1 1 WyrA JL sM J i mMjdmr mmmmzm -j -p w 4?K?iflhi kl$ttgffl &&TTkl&(oc) Jin i"--J Tr -j v ttwiUS4r'l ArVA fHJt j tT? ill f I rl r4 Mill tf-ito f itltSii r r Malr-Tti: - jflJI m I d m &1 fe;M n Wfc-tiGr '-Mil I Iffll u not, as ono pleases. Bake in n square bread pan, and -tfhen cold, cut in tJquarv. or slicea. It wllLn"6t "leop" If there arc children about. 8185 IimHe1 Walat Cut In sizes 36 to 42 inches bust measure. A very dainty and girlish looking blouse is shown herewith. Its broad collar with a new outline Is an especially becom ing style to the majority of women. Crisp ruffles "ol the same material or of plain white material hemstitched in a color to correspond with that of tno waist, add much to its smartness. 8187 Girl' Drew Cut in sizes 6 to 14 years. The junior girl, who really wants to be just as up-to-date as her big sister, will be delighted with this clever little one-piece dress. It has all the style features of the grown up's one-piece dresses including the popylar slot pockets and the smart looking separate belt which can not decide where It wants to fasten and so compromises by closing both ways. 8198 MfMNen' Dreiw Cut in sizes 14 to 20 years. The sort of dress that every girl needs at some time is one that is equally suitable for fitrcet and house wear. The one here shown, is a very popular model as it Is really an adaptation of the princess dress. The dress is plaited, with three plaits on each side of the front plait at front and back. 8188 Children' Hamper . Cdt In sizes 2, 4 and C years. A pattern for a garment that Is suitable for both boys and ffJrls, is surely worth having:. .The rompers shown are very simple' to , Itcqticirted Recipe Orange Marmalade Ten Medium size oranges and four lemons; alico tho fruit thin, rinds and all, and pour over them two quarts of water; learo to soak all night; bring them to a boil, using tho Bamo water, and cook, after beginning to boil, forty iuiu utos; tlioii4add six pounds of granu lated sugar already heated In tho oven, and cook tho mixture rapidly for twenty minutes longer. Should tho oranges bo very juicy, cook a littlo longer, as tho marmalade should bo stiff enough to stand alono when tho glaBS is emptied for use. This should make a dozen and a half glasses of marmalade Molasses Cookies Two cupfuls of sorghum molasses; set on tho stovo and let como to a boil; add one cup of butter or lard, one teaspoonful of soda, a teaspoonful of baking pow der, teaspoonful of ginger, half a teaspoonful of allspice and a tea spoonful of cinnamon after setting the molasses off tho stove Add enough flour to make a soft dough; roll thin and bake in a quick oven. These arc inexpensive and are well liked for school lunch. New Orleans molasses may bo used. Alsatian Noodle Soup Put ono quart of milk, one pint of water and a pinch of salt over tho fire. When boiling point is reached add grad ually little diamond-shaped pieces of noodle dough, cut one inch long. Let the soup cook ten minutes, birring occasionally to prevent tho little squares from sticking together. Noodlo dough is made as follows: (Sift one quart or more of flour on a kneading board, or in a bread pan; in the center of the mound make a slight depression and into it break two whole eggs, adding ono table spoonful of water. Stir the eggs and water with a knife, adding gradually the surrounding flour, until stiff enough to knead Hko pastry. Then roll out until no thicker than heavy paper; leave .on the board to dry for half an hour, turning the underside un after fifteen minutes, so each sido "will dry. Then, with a sharp knife, cut in squares. make, as the lower edge Is straight and there is no bulklness anywhere, Tho one-piece bloomer section button onto the straight waist all around and may be removed easily for laundering. 801) T,hi1Ick' -Wulmi Cut in sizes 3C to 42 inches bust measure. A really distinctive looking blouse I to b found in this model. The front and back sections are cut full and gath ered to the shoulder yoke. The plain, full sleeves may be gathered Into nar row cuffs unless the shorter sleeve Js favored, which nrfeds no cuff H2M Ladle' Hrr Cut in sizes 3C to 42 inches bust measure. This is a particularly good style for business or shopping as there is a noticeable lack of fusslncss about Jt. Unes that aro graceful and trim characterize the V frock, making it a splendid model for women who are Inclined to be stout. The waist is perfectly plain and the skirt Is cut In two pieces. 7624 Iadlf' 8kir Cut in sizes 25 "to 34 inches waist measure. This skirt has three gores, with closing In the centn? of the front. It flts 'neatly At the top and widens at tho lower edge to 2, 3-8 yards in the medium size. At the top there Is a fancy belt, with long side tabs, but this may be omitted. 81Htf I.Hdle' SkirlCut In sizes 24 to 32 Inches waist measure. Exceed ingly smart In style is this three-gored skirt with a becoming fulness across the back of the slightly raised waist line, which is partly due to an inverted plait at tho center back. Side tabs and the belts which connect them slyc a trim look to the skirt, but they mar be omitted at will. !' '1; J;,