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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, J SUNDAY MORNING. MARCH 28, 1915.
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Spray for Cushion or Table Cover
Wkat to Plant
in Window Box
Wide Variety
'From,
Choose
EY WOMNWANTS
to know mm
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I have only a very smalTxard to
rnw flopr In ami woul 18 tU
know whether it is poeibl toUr&ake
veranda boxes large enough to lat
flower that will grow the wnoie sea
non long and bloom continuous
-What kinds of flower are bust adapt
ior vox punning ; . jtt..-i. :
To those who do not have the good
fortune to have a large yard or gar
den for growing flowers, window or
porch boxen ought to give a splendid
substitute for ornamenting a home
with - growing plants. Every house
wilt iiave -ceria-ju ct ,
will enhance the Deauty ana attrac
tiveness of- the whole residence
whether large or email. Window
boxes need not be costly or elaborate
aa tbrf beauty of it must emanate from
toe flowers growing In them which
usually hide the boxes almost com
pletely. The one Important feature in win
dow boxes is their size, which must
be Ample to accommodate a. liberal
amount of soil. The depth of a box
should not be less than 10 inches and
the width equal or more, while the
length may vary to fit the space.. Over
tour or. five feet long, however, makes
them exceedingly heavy and where
they have to be taken down for refill
ing it is better to have them of man
ageable sizes
, Only' the very rlchestearth that can
possibly be secured should he used to
fill ; window boxes, as more failures
in window boxes are due to poor soil
than anything else. Poor soil does not
retain water and the roots suffer
Quickly from lack of it, especially
where the boxes are exposed to the hot
afternoon sun. Florists usually, have
specially prepared soil for this pur
pose and, with the addition of fertil
izers such as bonemeal or well decaped
- manure; plantfood la accumulated so
that the roots of flowers need not go
hungry until late in the season.
What flowers are best to use to ob
tain a splendid effect in boxes depends
somewhat on the exposure of the
boxes. Those situated on the north
side of a house where but little sun
reaches them will best be planted with
a selection from the following sorts.
Fuchlas, calceolarias, heliotropes, ivy
geraniums, begonias, wandering Jew,
cigar plant, salpiglossis, lobelias, sweet
alyssum, parlor ivy, vlnca vines, abu
tilons. etc.
. For east exposures a still larger se
lection will usually thrive, for besides
those mentioned f or 4 the north side
Which will also be satisfactory the fol
lowing will prove very desirable: Ge-.
ranlums "all sorts, asparagus epren-j
gerll, petunias, especially the new im
proved varieties liks Irvington beauty
and pride of Portland, the double white
Marguerites, coleus with their fancy
foliage of all' colors, thunbergias 'or
blackeyed Susan, a little but very
charming vine, also the maurandla, an
other very fine little vine that is but
seldom seen in boxes. Dusty miller,
phlox and mignonette are also desira
ble. ..Dracaena palms will give large
"boxes a rather -stately appearance.
Borne of the foliage begonias are also
well worthy of spaces in box planting.
. For south and west exposures, where
the hottest sun strikes the boxes, only
those kinds should be selected that can
stand It, best of which the following
are the most desirable: Geraniums, all
except the. ivy sorts, California mosses,
petunias (all varieties), dusty millers,
salvias, cobea vines, thunbergias, mau
randias, Marguerietes, phlox, sweet
alysaums (the double trailing) are the
best.
- The use of too many sorts in one
box is not advisable.
All window boxes will thrive better
if fertilizers are added once or twice
a month, especially towards late sum
mer and fall.
IN THE SHOPS
- Twenty-five cents each Is the price
of pretty .handkerchiefs of white crepe
de. chine, finished with a narrow hem
stitched hem, bound at the edge' with,
a narrow line of pink, blue, violet or
ether colore crepe de chine. ;
To Make a Tonlo Bath, f
Bath salts are attractively bottled
in various sizes and prices the small
est bottles hold perhaps a cupful of
the crystals and, cost 25 cents. The
largest size costs $4-and holds a cor
respondingly greater amount.
' "Wired H&ix Bows.
Wired bows for the hair are made
Of silk, of a heavy duality And in a
variety of colors. They re formed
of -narrow folds of the silk, stiffly
wired, and bent Into graceful curves.
They cost 69 cents apiece. -.
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- Tor Tlowr.
A dish of mottled green &nd brown,
figured in darker colors, with a grein
rpttery frog In the bottom, sells for
J1.85. The frog's back la pierced with
holes, each big enough to Accommo
date a flower stem.'
Black and White Unto?.
7" r . 1 i1l,- Leinlha 0-a riflina rm lnfA
line with the fashion for, black and
white, ana ror s.ou one my.ouy
very smart little bag of black taffeta
lined with figured silk in magpie ef
fect. . . :
" . Ruches and Velvet.
' A dollar and eighty five cents Is
charged for a band of velvet, topped
by a ruching of figured chiffon, that
clasps closely- about, the throat. If the
velvet is brown, the chiffon Is white,
figured in browTt, and It Is figured In
blue with blue velvet.
Kitchen Equivalents in
Weights and Measures
Two cups butter (solidly packed)
weigB one pound.
Two cups ' granulated sugar weigh
one pound. :
Two. and - two-thirds cups powdered
sugar weigh one pound.
; Four cups flour (about) weigh one
pound.
; , Nlne or ten eggs weigh one pound.
. s Two tablespoons butter weigh one
)unce.
. Four tablespoons flour weigh one
fjnnce. ".
4V Gave Belgium S6.200.000.
(favre, March 27. Statistics ' con
cerning the relief afforded the inhabi
tants of Belgium up to the end of the
month of January give the total of
contributions of money and provisions
as follows: - From the United States,
.200.000; from Great Britain. $920,
'iOOO: from New Zealand, $500,006: from
(Australia. " $500,000;, from Canada,
1800,000, and from Spain and Italy.
SaOJtOO each, .
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Spring Is Here;
Arc You Prepared?
By Mary Lee
Spring Shopping.
, This is a bewildering year for the
spring shopper, for the fashions have
undergone a, radical change. Con
trary to expectation, . however, the
shops are showing spring clothes at
very reasonable prices.
The early spring is usually a pro
hibitive period for the woman of ver
moderate means so far as shopping
for the summer is concerned. She
must wait until all the new modeis
are out and prices have begun to go
down, But ' this year has brought
with the opening of the season light
frocks and straw hats that are within
the reach of the modest purse.
At the same time the woman who
has little to spend on dress should
not be too quick to take advantage
of tempting offers; for the fashions
will undoubtedly modify perhaps
change as the season advances; and
until they are fully established It Is
not wise to buy. The , woman who
can afford both spring and summer
clothes may suit her fancy of the
moment; but the woman who must
choose her spring and summer ward
robes in one would do well to wait
this year, as usual, for the summer
sales. '1
In the meantime, however -purchase
such accessories as will be
needed to remodel last summer's
clothes; for a great deal of remodeling
will be demanded.
The most radical change is in the
silhouette of the skirt. From the nar
row, clinging skirt of last year to the
wide, flaring, circular model of today
is a long step, both figuratively and
literally. The change, nevertheless, is
not so difficult as It may appear at
first sight. For example, the long
tunic skirt can be charmingly dis
guised and renovated by the addition
of 7a wide band of embroidery or of
goods of some contrasting color at the
hem. This band will give tunics the
cecessary length and flare of the new
skirts. The draped skirt often has
in it material enough to be entirely
recut, or it may be lengthened from
the waist by the addition of a new,
wide girdle or yoke attached to the
fullest part.
For the most scant and clinging of
last year's skirts only one renovation
is possible, but it is a charming one.
Using the skirt as a foundation, build
on this a series of ruffles or flounces,
or veil It with a full, flaring over
skirt. Spring Cleaning.
In the old days of spring cleaning,
custom upset every part of the house,
from! attic to. cellar, almost simultane
ously for a week or two, entailing con
tinuous discomfort for the entire fam
ily. Few housewives of today delib
erately follow this archaic and trying
system; but many, unfortunately, are
given to procrastination in the matter
until they suddenly find that It must
all be done In a hurry, or "bunched"
the result being the same.
Now is the! time to begin this work
if you wish to finish it in peace be
fore the early , warm weather is upon
you. A house properly kept does not
need a rigorous cleaning from top to
bottom; but ! every ;'. house however
well kept needs a certain amount pf
attention in the spring. .
First, there are repairs to be made:
and these should be attended to be
fore the cleaning is . started. Leaks,
scratched paint, loose blinds, swollen
doors, creaking boards, all should be
remedied, and - if you : depend upon a
carpenter in such matters it is to your
advantage to engage him early and
have your house set in order before
the spring rush of work leaves him
with little available time.
.When repairs are completed, begin
Designs for Woman Wko
Sews 'Sarak Hale Hunter
SPRAY FOR CUSHION OR TABLE COVER
This spray of carnations should bo worked in colors. The flowers
may be in shades of pink or deep red, and the leaves fa gray green. It
will be moat effective if worked in the satin stitch, with the deeper
shades at the centers of the flowers and the lighter ones on the edges.
Use colored mercerized cotton No. 16 or twisted silk.
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TKU
BUTTONHOLED EDGING
makes' pretty finish for
done in the buttonhole stitch with the purling brought to the outside,
with the exception of the dots, which are solidly worked. Use mercer
ized cotton No. 20,
BUTTONHOLE INSERTION
The insertion may be used in conjunction with the edging. The
flowers are solidly worked. The rest of the pattern is done in the
. buttonhole stitch, with the purling brought to the inside of the pattern.
Mercerized cotton No. 20 should be used.
SCARF END
. This conventional motif is very effective embroidered in either white
or colors. The edges of the flowers, stems and large dots are solidly
worked. The small dots are worked in French knots. The leaves are
outlined in the long and short stitch and the veining is done in the out
line stitch. Use mercerized cotton No. 18 or twisted silk.
DIRECTIONS FOR TRANSFERRING
Lay a piece of impression paper, face down, upon the materials.
Place the newspaper pattern in position over this, and with a hard, sharp
pencil firmly trace each line. -
If tin material is sheer, this may be laid over the pattern, and the
design drawn direct on the goods, as it will show through. When handled
in this way, impression paper, of course, will not be required.
at the top of the house and work
slowly downward one room at a time,
and in leisurely fashion; and before
you realizethe fact your entire house
will be cleaned and you will not be
suffering from over-fatigue or exhaus
tion. Remember that the spring is a, try
ing season; that one is ' likely to be
more or less "run down after the
trials of winter and especially suscep
tible to colds and infections, . There
fore it is important that one should
not "overdo" in this work of annual
housecleaning. This is really the root
of much of the spring illness with
which housewives are afflicted.
An excellent plan when cleaning is
to look carefully over each room as
you progress and make a list of little
things that you want for the room a
vase, a pair of book ends, a new desk
blotter, etc- Keep this list in your
shopping bag and you will find that
you can save yourself both money and
trouble by keeping your eyes open for
bargains as you go about your other
purchasing errands. .
Hints for trie;
Girl WLo Works
Consideration for Others.
A young woman often has charms in
her own home. but she drops them
when she goes into business, because
she does not care. ; She feels that if
her wojrk is satisfactory that is all
her employer should expect, v She
argues that it is she who should de
cide what her conduct shall be. It is
of minor f Importance who does the
Judging so .long as the Question Is
given careful thought. .' " 5 : 7
A boisterous manner, a loud voice, a
small regard for the rights of others,
however annoying they may be, do not
perturb her. ; This same young woman
would blush , and apologize for the
same rude manners among her family
and friends. 7 .7
"We have lots of fun in our place.
says one young woman worker. . "By
means et jokes a&d. funny stories I
scarf ends. -The work is entirely
keep the girls laughing much of tk
time. What possible difference can it
make as long as I get my work done.
If I have to work for a few years it
won't be in this place after I learn
the business."
This is certainly a foolish attitude
for any worker to take toward work 1
and her employer. Her work may pass
muster, but it cannot be her best if
she is noisy and rough shod.
The best work calls for clear, calm
thinking, which means a splendid re
pose of mind and body. Accurate work
and careless manners are never asso
ciates. - It makes little difference how short
the time is in which you are in a place,
you want to be judged by - your best
and not your poorest work.' You may
need a letter of recommendation or
certainly some qualification of your
work when you apply. for another po
sition. You have no right to ask for
this unless you earn it by fair and
honest means. Your deputation for
being a sincere and honest worker can
grow In much the same1 way as a
young sapling grows Into a. strong and
sturdy tree. ; By being indifferent to
your business relations you create a
reputation for being careless in your
work and for being discourteous.
The responsibility does not end here.
You are either an influence for good or
bad with your business associates. You
have ' no right to impose oh mothers.
When you are tempted to be noisy it
is well to remember that your business
associates may have a high standard
for their work. If you want to In
fluence them at all, help them to their
best, not to their poorest work.
Should your work call for much tele
phoning and moving about the room
do it as quietly as you can.. By exer
cising a little care you can do all this
and not disturb those engaged in other
work.
If occasionally you want to have a
little friendly chat "with one of your
business associates do so, but be as
quiet as possible. Bernard Shaw holds
that good manners consist In treating
everybody alike. This presupposes a
consideration of the rights of others.
There is no better way to practice this
golden rule than In an office among
I your business associates.
Woman's Part
Realm; of War
By Elbert Hubbard.
May women go to wart' "Women
can jand have and do, ,
Clara Barton did.- She spent more
years on the battlefield than did Von
Moltae, Grant, Sherman or Sheridan.
Clara Barton ministered to our sol-
Ho-rai Hroiicfii th rHvIt war &
She went to Europe to forget Amer
ica's') war and found herself amid the
horros of the franco-Prussian battle
fields. The clincher to the whole round of
arguments in opposition to woman suf
frage is the . platitude: "Women can
not go to war, therefore, they must
cot pe allowed to vote."
And again, "The final test of citizen
ship 1 is the ability to defend Ones
country." '
I beard a man say, "How it would
look Jto jsee a regiment of women mak
ing a charge!"
And his audience laughed.
But a regiment of wrnnen have made
a charge, and neither the women who
made the charge nor the "enemy
laughed. t
When women ; fight they do so to
save, their children, their homes, their
town, their country. Theirs is a fight
for freedom. f
The keenest suffering 'a woman can
endure is that which' ber imagination
makes ber suffer.
.Her home life is broken when hus
band, brothers, the men of ber house
hold, are taken from ber.
All the happy routine which made
home is broken. ,
Her leisure is not occupied by
thoughts of hope and anticipation ot
pleasure. She is bo looking for the
homecoming. Hkt anticipation is of
fearful news that may, will come.
She reads the lists of wounded and
A Conventional Scarf End
killed. She watches to see what regi
ments are engaged in battle. The head
lines, "Great Loss t of Life -in Battle
Now Going On!" makes thes world
turn Inky black for her, and the blood
recedes from her heart.
There is. not an experience on the
battlefield that she has not lived in
imagination.
The pale,, crippled soldier's life Is
broken no more than hers.
She has endured all the physical
hardships that the majority of wives
and mothers are called upon to endure
when the family provider has gone to
war. And added to these hardships,
she has endured every tragedy that
the imagination can conjure forth. Do
women go to war?
Wherever there is war women are
participants in it. For when men are
sorely wounded they lie wiiere they
fell, and there is a limit to . physical
suffering.
When they fall on the battlefield
the j? sleep to wake no . more.
But there is no limit to the pictures
which the imagination conjures forth,
day and night, forever, and as long as
the woman llvfes.
iHer war is never over. The battles
aire never finished for her. "
For war is never over. The battles
are never finished former.
For her there is never victory, no
matter who wins.
Her heart r is broken, her life Is
maimed. . For woman must live on
and on and on. :
There may be a reason why women
should vote, but the silly, statement,
"Women should not be allowed to vote
because they cannot fight,", isn't It.
RICH LEAVE THE COUNTRY
Copenhagen, March 27. The hotels
and the better class boarding houses
are crowded with well-to-do Germans
who are ineligible for military service.
It Is said that these people, respond
ing to an appeal from the government,
are leaving Germany in large numbers
in order that there shall be fewer
people to feed while the -war continues,
It is reported from Sweden and Nor -
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Tut Quality' Store op Portland
Somethiiig New!
In Center Pieces for Embroidering
Regularly AQ V For those who
60c at frOL buy tomorrowr
Come in and see the made-up model. Twenty-five-inch
Linen Centers, stamped for embroidering in
French eyelet work, to be made with handsome ap
plique basket-crocheted inset and crocheted lace edge.
Scores of Other. New Novelties Coming in Daily.
Free Lessons
inembroidery, knitting, crocheting given in our Aft Needle
work Section every afternoon. Children's classes Saturday
afternoon. " '
Art Wee die work section, 7th oor, 6th-St- Bid.
j way that many Germans of similar
1 class have arrived in those countries.