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.
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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
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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.
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