» MAKING CURTAINS TO FIT WINDOWS Use Yardstick for Accurate Measurements. (P repared by th e U nited S ta tes m en t o f A gricu ltu re.) D ep a rt­ Before you buy your material It 1» a wise precaution to draw to scale the window to be curtained. Use a yardstick or folding ruler, as a tape- line may stretch, resulting in inac­ curate measurements. Note the exact dimensions of the window on your drawing, and also the width of the trim and apron. Then sketch in light­ ly the kind of curtains you wish to have and decide whether or not they are suited to that type of window. If the window is very broad, you may not need a valance, since that empha­ sizes the horizontal lines; If the window is narrow and high, a valance and side draperies set far over at the edge of the trim will help to correct its proportions. Let us assume that you are going to make glass curtains of scrim, mar­ quisette or net, with side druperles and a gathered valance of cretonne, unlined. Following directions given by the United States Department of Agriculture, you will probably begin with the glass curtains. They are to » I the curtains, an Irregular line Is seen inside the hem. A tuck should be taken Just below the casing to allow for shrinkage when the curtain Is laundered. Hems look better when put In by hand rather than by ma­ chine stitching, and will not draw. If there are many curtains to be made, however, machine stitching is advis­ able. Skimpy side draperies are not at­ tractive. Cretonne is usually 30 inches wide, and you will need a length the full width of material for each side. Fifty-Inch material may sometimes be spilt lengthwise and finished with an extension hem. In estimating the length of the side dra­ peries, measure from the top or mid­ dle of the upper trim to the bottom of the apron and add 9 inches for hem, casing and shrinkage. If there is a decided pattern in the material, you must see that the pattern balances on each side before the material is c u t A little extra yardage may have to be allowed for matching patterns. Measure and cut the side draperies with the same care as in making the glass curtains. Slip the selvedges at intervals of 3 or 4 Inches or trim them off. Turn a hem 1H Inches on the lengthwise edges and a 2 or 3-lnch hem at the bottom. Make a casing at the top for the rod to run through, since there is to be a valance. The valance when finished is usual­ ly one-sixth of the length of the fin­ ished side draperies. Hem, heading and casing allowances are added to this depth in calculating the material required. The length of the valance across the window is one and a half times the width of the window and side trim If the valance Is gathered, twice that much if it is plaited. Make the valance in the same way as the curtains. Three rods will be needed for hang­ ing these curtains, since the valance and side draperies should not be hung on the same rod. The glass curtnln must be set closer to the window than the other hangings. The neatness and general attractiveness of the fin­ ished curtains will depend on the way they are hung. Solid round rods which fit into sockets are desirable for glass curtnins. Flat or round rods may be used for the OverdraperleS. All curtains should be pressed when finished. Avoid making crosswise folds in them, or any unnecessary lengthwise creases. Organdy Appears Again as Material for Frocks Meaojre With Care When Curtains. Making be shirred on a rod without a heading, as the valance hides the top of them. The measurement for their width is taken on the plan drawn to scale, on the part of tlie trim nearest the glass. Allow twice the width of the window In soft materials — almost two breadths, usually. They should be Just long enough to escape the sill. Glass curtains may have hems from 1% to 3 inches wide at the front and lower edges, and %-lnch hem on the outside. A common rule Is to add 0 Inches to the length of any finished curtnln for hems, heading, and shrink­ age, but since the glass curtains are to be run on rods through a casing nt the top, without a heading, 2 inches less may be allowed. Each curtain length should l>e meas­ ured and checked before any material Is cut off. Before cutting, draw threads if possible to provide an ac­ curate guide. Trim off ail selvedges and put in the side hems, then the top and bottom hems. They should all be turned under the depth of the hem. Otherwise when light shines through » Organdy Is n fabric that has almost been forgotten. Its revival this year is in part due to Interest In fluffy, full- skirted dresses in delicate shades and flowered pntterns for young girls’ party frocks, afternoon dresses, and summer evening wear generally. It Is made in such colors ns pink, peach, orchid, nile, blue, and maize, both plain and in floral designs. The textile division of the burenu of home economics, United States De­ partment of Agriculture, calls atten- tlon to the plenslng qualities of or­ gandy ns a fabric for summer after­ noons and evenings. It is sheer and cool, yet has a crispness that remains after laundering. It can be washed nt home successfully. Full-skirted fashions are recommended for devel­ opment In organdy, with trimmings of Inserted bnnds rather than ruffles. Shaded effects can be produced by combining two or more colors In var­ ious .ways. Slips of baronet satin or other rayon fabrics are good under organdy because of their sheen nnd the fact they are also washable. Or­ gandy trimmings for other cotton ma­ terials nre effective, ns, for example, bands of organdy with tissue gingham, or collar and cuff sets of organdy, or matching hats. Organdy is also rec­ ommended for dainty bedroom cur tains and lamp-shades. VEGETABLE PLATE EXCELLENT FOR DINNER I.n^roveti Umiorm line, nauonai W hat’s the f Answer------❖ Questions— No. 5 1— What is the longest game on rec­ ord In the National league? 2— What President was Impeached? 3— Who was President when Roose­ velt died? 4— What Is the only portion of the brain whose destruction causes Imme­ diate death? 6—What English portrait painter was a crony of the statesman, Edmund Burke; the lexicographer and writer, Samuel Johnson; the poet and novel­ ist, Oliver Goldsmith, and the actor, David Garrick? 6—What country has the largest continuous area in the world? T— What are the Vedas? 8— Who said: "Give 'em a little more grape. Captain Bragg”? 9— Is the use of "learii” for "teach” permissible? 10— What Is the first verse in the Bible? 11— Who Is the champion woman golf player? 12— What President later became chief Justice of the United States Su­ preme court? 13— What state was named for an English king of the house of Hanover, and which king wns it? 14— What are the five principal senses of human nature? 15— What movie actress has received the appellation. "America's Sweet­ heart"? 10—Which Is the largest river In Europe? 17— In what novel is Becky Sharpe a leading character? 18— What is turquoise and of what country Is It the national stone? 19— Is the split Infinitive always bad usage? 20— What Is another name for the First Book of Samuel? A n sw ers— N o. 4 1— 1S70. 2— Chambersburg, Pa., Gen. Jubal A. Early. 8—Lee De Forest. 4— The funny bone, so called, Is that point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve lies close to the surface. 5— G. Von Elm. 0—Michelangelo. 7— Colorado and California. 8— On a mountain top In Samoa. 9— General Wolfe. 10— The Fascist labor code abso­ lutely forbids strikes, lockouts and boycotts. 11— Thomas DeQuincy and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. 12— Gene Tunney. 13— John Adams. 14— Battle of New Orleans, War of 1812-1815. 15— Sixty-five per cent 10—Air Is composed chiefly of oxy­ gen and nitrogen. 17— John Bunny. 18— The Zugspltze, In Bavaria. 19— President Woodrow Wilson. 20— About 00 per cent Master of Music Had Novel Piano in Mind Berlioz, the illustrious master whose name dominates French music of the last century, ordered from a piano manufacturer a specially constructed instrument, so fashioned that the strings could be used us a harp. Berlioz loved to play stringed In­ struments and In his early days gave lessons on the guitar. In spite of the poverty which he mentions In his memoirs, he had succeeded in buying a piano, but It was not the sort of in­ strument that he wanted. "If I were rich," he wrote, "I would have continually about me a big grand piano, two or three Erard harps, some Saxe trumpets and a collection of basses and Stradlvarius violins." The piano which he later invented was In part an answer to this dream. It is at present In the possession of a widely known collector who loaned It to the organizers of the Berlioz expo­ sition of the great musician’s cen­ tenary.—From L'Ere Nouveile, Paris, (Translated for the Kansas City Star). Voice Distinction Stuffed Pepper, Celery, String Deans and Fried Eggplant Make a Good Com. bination. {Prepared br the United States ment of Agriculture.) Depart­ When vegetables constitute a large portion of a meal o? when one is serv­ ing the type of dinner sometimes called a “vegetable plate,” attention must be given to variety and contrast both In flavor and texture. There should be at least one hearty kind, that Is, one that contains a rather high proportion of protein and starch, either in the vegetable Itself or In the other foods combined with It. Milk, cheese and eggs are often used in sauces on vegetables and add to the proportion of protein. There should be also something crisp, something soft, something mlld-flavored, some­ thing acid, and at least one pro­ nounced flavor to give zest to the en­ tire combination. There should be enough richness In the seasoning of the vegetables or the way they are cooked to make them substantial enough for the main course at dinner. This can be obtained by the use of butter or cream or by frying one vege­ table. Much-needed minerals and vita- mines nre supplied by most of the veg­ etables. Give gome thought, too, to the colors that will predominate on the plate. An attractive appearance stimulates appetite. The vegetable plate In the Illustra­ tion, which was taken by the United States Department of Agriculture, ful­ fills the foregoing requirements. Green pepper, stuffed with a rice and meat mixture, is substantial. Celery Is crisp In texture and has a pronounced fla vor. Fried eggplant adds richness as well as another distinctive flavor, and Its browned crumbs add to the color as well as to the "crunchlness” of the vegetables. String beans will be liked as a contrast to the other flavors, and there Is a bit of pickle to furnish the necessary acid which rounds off the dinner. The distinction bptween a soprano and mezzo-soprano Is range. In the case of lyric and dramatic voices the difference is in timbre. Grove's dic­ tionary calls attention to the fact that many mezzosoprani can sing higher notes than many soprani ; but there Is a middle to every voice, which, as a rule. It Is not difficult to find, and about this the tessitura of the music (literally, the texture) and the practice should be woven. jv x b d ’ Lesson7 «aa. M oody B ib i« I n s tit u t« o f C h ic a g o .) 1 >?7 W e s tr r n N e w i U P f t C n lofl ? Children Learn Value of Clean Home Town Lesson for July 24 In Pensacola 2,090 school children Joined In a clean-up campaign. It Is another Impressive example of what children may do to muke life cleaner and better In urban centers. Children have been playing In all the progres­ sive cities of the country In recent years, and It Is properly looked upon as a very Important part of their practical education. It teaches them many useful lessons In civics, and nt once brings them face to face with the vital fact that health and beauty go hand In hand. It Is Interesting to note also that In these clean-up efforts children often are very much more efficient and thor­ ough than are grown persons. Youth is wide-eyed. Youth sees more, and sees more accurately, as a rule, than age, when It comes to rubbing out the ugly spots In urban centers. The range of vision seems to narrow, and tlie eye» become slower and duller, as we age. Youth sees many tilings not picked up by the eyes of older persons. Children are not likely to overlook anything In these clean-up campaigns where they are interested in what they nre doing. It is useful work, useful from the standpoint of the health and beauty of the city, and useful, too, from the standpoint of the children who take part in it, fur it helps them to acquire (lie habit of keeping tlie home town clean, beautiful and healthy.—Atlanta Constitution. D A V ID A ND G O L IA T H L ESSO N T E X T — I S a m u e l 17:1-5». G o l d e n T E X T — T h e L ord Is th e s tr e n g th o f m y life , o f w h om s h e ll 1 be a fr a id ? PRIMARY TOPIC—A Boy Overcomes » G iant. JU N IO R T O PIC — A B o y ’s B r a v e D eed IN T E R M E D IA T E AND SE N IO R TOPIC— W hy D a v id W e e N ot A fra id YOUNG P E O P L E A N D A D U L T T O P tC— V ic to r ie s o f F a ith . I. The Contending Armies (17:1-3). On the north side of the Valley of Eiah, on the highlands, stood Saul and his army, and on the south side stood the Philistine hosts, eyeing each other for battle. According to an ancient custom, the Philistines, having a war­ rior among them of grent strength, sought to decide the war by a combat between two selected champions. The nation whose champion was slain was to be subject unto the other. II. The Champions (17:4-37). 1. Goliath of the Philistines. (a) He wns a giant (v. 4), perhaps eleven and one-half feet In height The ap­ pearance of such a man greatly intimi­ dated the Israelites. Saul, who once was brave, made no attempt or effort to meet tills giant. (b) He was filled with proud con­ ceit His size, Ids panoply of wnr, nnd his strength, caused him to be­ lieve that no evil could befall him. His conceit became his snare. (c) He wns boastful. No doubt he wns n much-tniked-of man among the Philistines. Their possession of surti a man recalled the former ex­ perience of their nation when Sam­ son, the Israelite giant, wrought such great mischief among them. (d) He was defiant. He openly defied the army of Israel—the people of the Most High. That Is Just like the champion of Satan’s hosts now. He Is becoming more and more defiant of the Lord's people, and ultimately will defy the Almighty Himself. (e) He wns scornful. He treated the Israelites with the utmost con­ tem pt Tills is what Sntan Is doing daily. He treats God's people with the utmost contempt 2. David, the Israelite. In the providence of God, Dnvld wns sent to the camp at a time to hear the blatant boasting of this proud and contemptible Philistine champion. His three eldest brethren were in the army, and his father sent him with some provisions for them ns well as for the captain. While David wns talking with his brothers, Goliath made his appearance. The sight of Israel’s cowardice and lack of zeal for God prompted David to offer his services. Note tlie character of Da­ vid. (n) A mere youth, a stripling not used to wnr. (b) He wns coura­ geous. When all Israel were afraid, he undertook this tnsk. Besides, he had proven his bravery before in de­ fending his flock against the lion and the bear, (c) He had a mighty faith In God. He argued that what God had done for him He would do agnln. (d) He had meekness nnd self- control. This he exhibited In a re­ markable manner under the gibes of Ellab (v. 28). (e) He wns skillful. He hnd become such an expert In the use of the sling that he had absolute con­ fidence In the Issue of his attack. He wns not a blind enthusiast who dis­ regarded the use of means, but was careful to use means, nnd most par­ ticular as to what they should be. He put aside the untried armor of Saul. He knew that God’s will for him was to use by faith that which he hnd thought Insignificant This Is God's will for us. III. The Battle (vv. 38-48). When Gollnth beheld David coming up against him, he cursed him by his gods—Dngon, Bnnl, and Astnrte, show­ ing that It wns not merely a battle between David nnd Goliath, but be­ tween true and false religion. Dnvld hasted and ran to meet Goliath. The stone from Ills sling smote Goilnth In the forehead and he fell to the earth upon his face. David went forth In the name of the Lord of hosts—that all the earth might know that there wns a God In Israel. The whole mat­ ter shows that the battle Is not with the strong, hut with those who put their trust In God. IV. The Victory (vv. 49-68). The Philistine champion wns killed and the army routed. This victory Is a phophecy o f a greater one when the devil, the dcflnnt enemy of God and man. shall be slain and his army put to flight David Is thus the type of Christ and Goliath a type of Satan Goliath’s sword was turned agalnat himself and typified that Christ shall turn Satan's weapons against him for his own destruction. T ria l of Your Faith Lihee Workee That the trial of your fnlth, being A Chinese newspaper published this letter from an applicant for work: much more precloua than of gold that Sir: I am Wing—I can drive type­ perlsheth. thong« It be tried with fire, writer with good noise and my Eng­ might be found unto praise and honor lish Is great—My last Job left Itself and glory at the appearing of Jeaus from me, for good reason that large ChrlaL—I Peter 1:7. man has dead. It was on account of Souls T h a t Surrender | no fault of mine. So, honorable sirs what about It? If I can be of big Souls that surrender tv> the Lord i use to you, I will arrive on same date »•III have the witness of the Spirit that you should guess.—Squadron given and they will know beyond onr News of the Far E a s t , Cavite, I’billp- doubt n-’iethnr or not they belong t> i pine Islands. the Lord.—Echoes. Building Cost Shown by Experts’ Figures Labor constitutes 02 per cent of the cost of building the average dwelling house while materials repre­ sent 38 per ceut, according to a study of construction made by tlie United States Department of Labor. The Labor department’s apportion­ ment differs slightly from a new set of data worked out by contractors and which g now being studied by Wash­ ington olllc-luls. These data apportion to labor a cost of 00 per cent and to materials 40 per cent. According to the new set of data, the foundation nnd masonry work rep­ resent 30 per cent of the total cost of tlie completed Job. Tlie foundation Is the largest single item of construction expense. The second largest Item of cost is 29 per cent and covers enrpeutry, both labor and materials. Plumbing fix­ tures plus their Installation cost are reported at 10 per cent of the entire cost The heating plant Is rnted at 9 per cent of tlie total cost, while hardware is apportioned at 8 per cent, nnd painting, Including materials, at 0 per ceut. Lighting fixtures and Installation thereof represent nbout 2 per cent of tlie total cost of tlie completed Job, ac­ cording to the new report. Association Worth While Tlie purpose of tlie parent-teacher associations is to interest purents In the work of the school and in matters pertaining to the proper care of chil­ dren. It Is the pructlce in most pluces to give exhibitions or receptions to which parents are invited, and as a part of tlie progruin educational top­ ics are discussed. From reports re­ ceived it is evident that the meetings have been successful In informing pur­ ents regarding new developments In school work and in securing support from the community In regard to the extension of educational advantages, such as the establishment of gym­ nasiums, the Improvement of the hy­ giene of public schools, the securing of playgrounds for children, and the like. REVERSE SPEED It was speeders’ duy In police court. The first offender vowed he was trav­ eling only fifteen miles an hour when apprehended. Next a notorious fast driver told the Judge ho was going only ten miles. ’’And how fast were you going?” asked the Judge of Tim O’Brien, third In line. “May It please the couyt,” said Tim with a straight fuce, “an’ I wuz back­ in’ up, yer honor.” STATE SERVICE Mm Goodsole—So you are an ex- service man? How many service stripes did you have? The Mefldlcant—I never counted ’em, lady. They wus all over ma clothes. Here’s an Old-Timer The c h in c h b u g s e a t s th e fa r m e r ’s g r a in , T h e b e e m o th e a ts h ie h o n e y . T h e bed b u g A lls him fu ll o f p a in T h e H u m b u g g e t s h ie m o n ey . Too Welcome Jones had got a Job us rate collec­ tor, und his friend Brown's house fell to his lot to v isit “Good morning, Brown,” he greeted his friend cheerily. "I don't suppose I'm very welcome now, eh?" “Oh, yes, you are," replied Brown.” “On the contrary, I'd like you to call again.” Played Safe Harold—If you loved me, why did you refuse me at first? Pauline—Just to see what you would do, Harold—But I might have rushed off wlthont waiting for an explanation, I ’nijlliie Hardly. I had the door locked.—The Pathfinder Magazine. Competent Witness “Hey, that election Is crooked." "How come?" "Why, I went Into the voting booth and saw Jim Feebly and Roy White stuffing the ballot box.” “When did you see that?" “The third time I went In to vote." —I’uthfinder. D ID N ’T MISS IT Aids Schoolhouse Planning The general education board during the last year made an appropriation aggregating $24,534 to tlie state de­ partment of education of two states, payable In annual Installments over a period of two or three years, to assist In maintaining divisions of school­ house planning in those states. Provide Shade for Yard "Can yon look over my shoulder?” “I've Just been looking them both over honey, they're ull right, too. The Final Word E v e r y lAucrh and e v e r y te a r , E v e r y a m lla and e v e r y n igh . A h T im e tr a v e ls , y e a r b y y e a r, O n ly ende In a " g o o d -b y ,** It Is to 'be expected thnt tree varie­ ties will vary In their adaptability to Power of Shears the conditions In different regions of "Samson lost his power when ho got our country, consequently there Is t>o one group of varieties thnt can be rec­ his hair cu t" '•Things are different now. When a ommended as the best for use every woman gets a boy bob she Is Just ba­ where. ginning to assert her authority."— Washington Star. Garden W all Beauties The best kind of gnrden wall Is one with cracks and crannies. Into these one need only rub some fine soli, sow the seeds and cover them with earth so that the birds will not readily make away with them. Nature pretty well takes care of the re st Advice to Home Builders Wisdom seeks to Impress strongly the need for considering your home building ns a strict business proposl tlon—a financial Investment upon which you may expect a return of full value In service and satisfaction. Fund to Advertise City Kansas Olty, through Its chamber of commerce, plans to spend $450,090 a yenr for the next five years to "sell" tfc