ASHLAND AMERICAN
ready exist, they really include only
a
very small percentage of all farm ­
¡¡«fe
ers. While these bodies are helpful
they can never be really effective
w ithout a large and loyal m em ber­
ship.
As Secretary Jardine stated in a Always Fresh Vege­
recent speech "Big business is effi­
tables
cient because it is organized. It
kno\\s the best methods of produc­
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tion and what the m arket demands,
both quantity and quality. Organiza­
tion will bring to agriculture the
“ Quality Always"
same
benefits that it has brought to
OW NING YOUR HOME
ment, give a touhc of coziness, and eye, to strengthen and cleanse the business.”
fit well into the small house.
eye. This will help to keep the eyes
Half the people jn North America Beside the easy chair is thft end strong and bright.
own their homes, that is, they have table for magazines, while the book
the family domicile in their own trough serves as a shelf underneath.
EVENING GOWNS
names, taking no accounting of the The folding table sits at the head of
mortgage on the roof. A large pro­ the davenport ready to hold table White and black are favorites for
portion of them are still paying for lamp or buoks. The console table evening gowns this season. The cut
their homes, but that is no disgrace. stands against the wall, beneath the is plain and there is a scarcity of
W E R E N O T S A T / S F /E D U N L E S S Y O U A R E
It encourages thrift, makes the large m irror or under the tapestry trimming, but the goods is so filmy
family more stable, gives them an es­ strip. Upon it are two tall candle­ and delicate that it is decorative of
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tate, makes them better citizens sticks.
itself.
with a “ stake” in community wel­ Nesting tables have a virtue all A filmy scarf is often worn with
MEDFORD. OREGON
fare and governm ent.
such
a
gown
and
it
gives
m
ystery
their own in thatt hey can so easily
Many more families might own be disposed of when not needed and and elusiveness and feminity. The
their homes, if they only thought so, can serve so many purposes upon de­ scarf drapes from the shoulder and
if they looked the proposition square mand. The black and gold lacquer may reach below the hem line. It is
ly in the face and were willing to ones are no more expensive than of the sheerest chiffon, and merely
make some sacrifices. Families often plain walnuts and have a gay and casts a shadow.
Night blue, the blue of lake w ater,
fail to give consideration to the idea distinguished appearance.
of buying a home, because they Besides thees there is a wide var­ is also a popular shade for evening
wear.
jump at the conclusion th at it would iety of tabl seoamfnEouNj -
be impossible, or they desire to live iety of tables of many shapes and
WASHING W HITE SILK
in a home beyond their means. Even uses: The tea table or coffee table
Ender» Block, Aihland, Oregon
if one cannot buy at once the type which is low and may be set in front
of a home he wishes for life, it is of the hostess anywhere, the table White silk is likely to turn yel­
wise to make a beginning and later formed of a tray fitted on legs and low in the washing. To avoid this,
THE BEST OF MEATS AND POULTRY. KEPT IN THE
use only the purest white soap, with
that home may be sold and the price which
BEST OF CONDITION BY
is collapsible when not in use, no
resin in it. Use warm w ater, not
applied on another and more desir­ the long and narrow davenport table
able home, the famil yhaving the ad­ which sits back of the davenport, hot, and rinse the soap out thor­
vantage of a steady abiding place the tiny table made to hold the smok oughly in warm wnter. Dry in a dark
and the unearned increm ent through ing set, the telephone table, the sew­ place. When the gnrm ent is half | Farm ers and Stockmen are requeited to call at I am in the market
roll it in a thick towel for a
a few years.
ing table and tables which seem to dry,
half
hour
for the choicest stock and poultry.
“ The gods provide thread for the have no use at all unless it be as hot, iron. and iron with a warm, not )
'
web begun,” «ays the adage but one ornaments.
cannot place too much trust in any­
WORN SHADES.
thing but his own resources. In de­
SALAD DRESSING— WITH
term ining w hether to buy a home one
VARIATIONS
When a window shade is cracked
should consider the bargains to be
1,roken at the lowt‘r end* " '“V
obtained, w hether the property will One part of vinegar to three parts and
made to do longer service, by tak­
increase in value, what is the regu­ olive oil, with said and pepper to be
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ing it off the roller and turning it
lar income of the family earners, taste is the foundation of most salad end
for
end.
The
end
which
was
what expenses as college or opera­ dressings. Any num ber of other
to the roller is hemmed and
tions face one in the near future, things may be added* to vary the tacked
the
curtain
is run through it.
what would happen sickness or loss flavor, color and consistency. Pow­ The worn end stick
is
tacked
roller.
of the present position occurred, and dered or prepared m ustard adds a Small tacks must be used to to the prevent
how much the family can afford to delightful tang. Powdered or granu­ injury to the spring in the roller.
lated sugar are desired by some, es­
pay each year for a home.
One can estim ate th at the rent pecially if the dressing is to be serv­
HOMES
money is applied on the purchase of ed with fruits. Some time leave out
the new home, but there will be tax­ the mustard and add some currant Palaces grow in the cities,
es, insurance and upkeep. But the or other tart jelly.
Tho’ tenem ents back of them hide;
buying of a home will usually make Beat up an egg as a beginning and But homes grow in the little towns,
the family willing to cut other ex­ add the olive oil and vinegar, with And dot the country side.
penses, and there are many ways in a pinch a curry powder. Anchovy
...
iM.
— Selected.
paste, chives, m ustard, egg. oil and
which funds can be coralled.
is another combination.
Perhaps pne may rent a cheaper vinegar
MRS SOLOMON SAYS:
Chopped
water
cres sor chili sauce or
place until the family can save both may be added
to the fundam ent­ Courtesy is to conduct what frag­
enough to make the first payment
Ice gives of cold only when it melt*
al
dressing.
rance is to a flower.
and move into the new home, or a
—just
as water feels cool on your hand
room er may be taken in and room Cream salad dressing is mare as
only while it is evaporating.
rent applied on -the purchase of the follows: Mix a quarter teaspoon salt,
SMILES
home, or the old auto may be made half table-spoon each of sugar and
to serve a year longer. A family can mustard, a beaten egg and a cup Irate Custom er: “ Have you any
Electric refrigeration is the new way
cut many corners, in clothes, outomo of cream, and cook in a double eggs that haven’t chickens in them ?”
that keeps foods more than cool—and al­
biles and other running expenses, boiler. When it begins to thicken, G rocer: “ Yes, ma'am, duck eggs.”
ways at the same cold temperature, safe
add
two
tablespoons
of
butter
and
for the sake of the dear joy of own­
a
quarter
cup
of
vinegar.
Add
the
“
We
thought
we’d
name
the
new
from
the dangerous summer bacteria that
ing a home.
vinegar very slowly, stirring con­ baby ‘Victrola,’ but it turned out to
lurk in moist, half-cold outdoor “coolers.”
stantly until entirely thick.
be a boy, so we named him ‘Radio.’
QUICK QUILTING
It’s noisier.”
CARE
OF
THE
EYES.
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Lettuce? Here it is, crisper than you
A practical quilt for common use
FEDERATION
OF WOMEN’S
may be made of pretty calico, all of The use of electric lights may be
have
ever known it. Milk? Still sweet
one pattern, except the borders, very hard on the eye-sight, especial­ CLUBS APPEAL TO CAMPERS
after a week or two while you were away
which are of darker color, to mntch ly if improperly used. Daylight is
on vacation. Cool summer drinks? Here
the figure in the calico. The dark much better if it is possible to get it Spare wild flowers, shrubs and
is a tray of ice-crystals ready—another
trees;
they
have
made
the
place
border saves the quilt from showing at one’s work. When doing fine work
pleasant
for
you—
leave
them
for
tray
of sparkling, clinking cubes if you
the soil about the edges.
the
light
should
shine
over
one’s
left
others
to
enjoy.
Don’t
make
a
cam
p­
prefer.
Stretch the quilt on quilting frame
One can so arrange his po­ fire in the leaves or rotten wood or
spread the cotton batting in a thin shoulder.
against a log where it may spread.
to make it do that.
even layer; cover with the top cov­ sition
The blue electric light bulbs, or Don’t make a fire too close to a
Get ready for summer! Attractive in­
er of the uilt; and pin all securely “daylight
tree.
Don’t
toss
away
burning
m
at­
bulbs”
as
they
are
called,
in place with rows of pins. With a are easier on the eyes than the color­ ches or tobacco. Always scrape (to
stallment payments can be arranged. Ask
yard stick, mark the checked pattern less ones. It is very hard on the ward the fire) a trench around
your dealer all about it—now!
for quilting, diagonally across the eyes to work with the light shining your cam pfire, down to dirt. Always
quilt, in diamond shape, with lines
from uncolored bulbs, when leave a clean rnmp and a dead fire.
aobut an inch apart: remove from directly
the wires can be seen. The bulb Some fires come from lightning
the quilting fram e.
be either frosted or blue. It and from unpreventable causes; but
To stitch the quilt on the sewing should
should
e too near to the work about DO per cent or more are from
machine, lengthen the stitch to the A table not lamp
is bad for a worker j sheer carelessness.
utm ost and be sure that the tension who sits at a table
and reads or
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is not too tight. Stitch several lines writes. The reading lamp,
FARMERS AND BUSINESS .
when
the
wide ap*art. in your design, first in book is held nearer one’s lap, is all Regardless of what may be done
one direction then in the other.
I 'n the future with respect to legisla­
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Then fill in between these lines ac­ t e kitchen light is usually poor, tion intended to aid the farm er, it
Office»:
ICMJHOSNIA i
t
cording to your pattern.
It usually hangs in the renter of the must be conceded that agriculture
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COMPANY]
To protect the quilt make
a twelve
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Hr(i ¡* „ dim light. The worker will never attain the place to which
Medford, Oregon
'trip. !ik»- h*‘ border, and bw e
waste ^ much time hunting for to o l, t is entitled until farm ers make up
Roteburg, Oregon
it across the *op and bottom *n d s I
not «rPjn(r well to do the work 1 their minds to organize effectively
letting it lap over each side of the ..ff:ciently If the light is a center for m utual protection and co-op-
Grant* Pa»», Oregon
quilt six inches. This
jt ; houM b* a ¡.irge daylight -ration.
Klamath Fall*, Oregon
ed for washing more often than it | bulb. _ Better
.. . yet, * there
__ should be | Because of the scattering of farm -
is necessary to wash th*> whole quilt several lights, arranged conveniently r>rs over such a wide territory, and
Yreka, California
over sink and work tables..
'h e difficulty of getting them to-
Duntmuir, California
TABLES
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Eye strain is due to too bright gether even to discuss their own
a light too close or too dim problems, the task of organisation ia
The tables are turned
to many light
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l „ h night onp should dr ¡> » U
a hard one. While several farmers’
Groceries
C aren ce 7?iddïck J ìo y j
“BEST COFFEE!"
Wolcott’s Grocery
"I
Barrett
Meat Market
Perfect Refrigeration
Do you
keep foods cool by
warming ice?
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