Friday, November 7 1941
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
Eaay-to-Make Slip Cover
Brightens a Faded Sofa
Page 3
Fashion Advocates lavish
Of Fur in a Variety of
¿y
-Ptpui, CltasnbeM.
By ClIEKIE NICHOLAS
D ED, white and blue are starred
in an attractive quilt which
bears the intriguing name—Stars
of Stripes.
You’ll be charmed
with the easy piecing of these
clever eight-pointed star blocks of
which just 20 are required. Diag
onal setting is used and with a
narrow border, the size is about
SO by 110.
i’in Fabric to Sofa tor Fit,
AJOOD-BY, old-furniture blues!
Make u slip cover like this for
your worn tofu- using u colorful
tlower-Hplushed chintz — and the
whole room has n bright, new
look!
Making a cover is easy the pin-
on wuy. No pattern needed! Sim
ply lay fubric on sofa and cut to fit.
• • •
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step by step diagrams how to cover ehalrs.
Sofa» and auto seats the pln-on way. De
scribes making nt French, welted and
beund seams, box pleats, swat flounces;
suggests fabrics, colors
Send your or
der to:
• • •
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HIKE’N TO BUTTERY FINGERN AND A TAFFY PL'LL
(Sea Recipes Below)
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Nan Kranrlaro, Calif
Endone 10 renta In coin tor your
BLIP
copy of
COVERS
Name..
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Relief At Last
For Your Cough
Crromulslon relieves promptly be
cause it goes right to the wui of the
trouble to h>lp loosen and expel
Serm laden phlegm, and old imturo
i Soothe und heal raw, tendrr, In
flamed bronchial mucous mem
brane i. Tell your druggist to sell you
a bottle of Creomulslon with the un-
dcrKtnnding you must like the way It
qulekly allays the cough or you are
to have your money back.
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
If you want your children •nd
their friends to give you a rating
of ’'super,” then
give just one par
ty for children
alone, and make
that party n good,
old-tnshioried taf
fy pull. Think
back a moment
and remember
how you looked
forward to a taffy pull just aa much
as going to a circus.
This party is exciting fun because
the children have a chance tp help
In the making of refreshment«. Yes.
pulling taffy with their fingers all
buttered, and watching the durk
candy mixture get lighter and light
er each time it's pulled. They'll like
this too, because a taffy pull isn't a
fussy party. When you send out
the invitations, let the mothers know
It's a taffy party so the children will
be dressed accordingly.
CONSTIPATION
SLOW YOU UP
Moiaaara Taffy.
• When bowel» are »luigiih and you feel
irritable, headachy ami everything you
do 1» an effort, do •• million» do- rhew
FKKN A MINT, the modern chewing
gum laxative. Simply chaw EEENA-
MINT before you go to bed «laep with
out being ditturbad-nart morning gantla,
thorough relief, helping you feel »wall
•gain, full of your normal pep. Try
KEEN A MINT. Ta»te. good, 1» handy
•nd economical. A generuua family »upply
2 cups pure New Orleans molasses
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vinegar
Vi teaspoon vanilla, if desired
Vi cup water
•Chop Suey, Rice or Noodles
Bean Sprouts
Apricot-Cream Cheese Sulad
Bran Bread
Orange Chiffon Pie
Tea
Coffee
•Recipe Given
4 tablespoons butter
8 slices buttered toast
16 slices crisp bacon
Beat egg yolks, add flour, mus
tard, salt and paprika. Mix well.
Add Vi cup milk gradually and stir
until smooth. Put mixture in dou
ble boiler, add rest of milk, and
cheese, cubed. Cook until thick,
add Worcestershire sauce.
Wash,
slice, and saute mushrooms, slowly.
Place mushrooms on toast and pour
cheese mixture over them. Garnish
with bacon.
Although the taffy pull will be the
main event of the party be sure to
have games planned to fill out the
evening. Quiz games are popular and
lists for these can be made up be
forehand using questions on slogans,
famous personalities, historical
events. Interesting facts, and rid
dles as questions.
Children will want some lively
fun too, and for this you can have a
sack race, The leaders of two lines
of players are given two large pa-
per sacks, They place the sacks on
their feet and at a signal run to
die opposite goal and back, take off
the sack and give it to the person
next to them. The object is to see
which line finishes first.
Speaking of children, are you hav-
ing a time with their school lunches?
Variety is the big problem for
Cook the molasses, sugar and wa packing a complete meal in one
small box is hard
ter in a heavy kettle slowly until
j the mixture reaches 260 degrees or to vary and does
n't have as many
until a little of the mixture dropped
possibilities as
in cold water becomes brittle. Stir
the table at
a little during the latter part of the
home.
Having at
Ixiiling to prevent burning; pour into
Worst Fraud
least one hot food
a
buttered
pan.
When
cool
enough
The first and worst of all frauds
to handle, cut in pieces and pull un helps loads, and
is to cheat one's self.—Bailey.
til light and stiff. Butter the hands put this in the
thermos bottle
. before pulling:
You can have
Refreshments can be simple for a
cream soups, vegetable soups, then
taffy party, for children will be so
again hot milk drinks for variety.
excited about the
Sandwiches are a standby, but
taffy, they won't
don't get into a rut with these. Don't
give their best at
have soggy Allings. Wrap each one
tention to elabo
separately in wax paper. Favorite
If you suffer from monthly eramps,
rate dishes. As
headache, backache. nrrvommraa
fillings include:
sorted sand
•nd distress of "Irregularities"—
Peanut butter and jelly
caussd by functional monthly dis
wiches will fill
turbances—try Lydia Pinkham's
Chopped meat mixed with may*
the
bill
perfectly
Vegetable Compound — famous for
onnaise and relish
relieving lailn and nervous feelings
and a hot choco
Chopped hard-cooked eggs with
of women s "difficult days."
late
milk
drink
will
take
care
of
Taken regularly—Lydia Pinkham's
bacon
Compound helps build up resistance
their keen, lusty appetites. At des-
Cheese and luncheon meats
against such annoying symptoms.
•ert you might have simple cup
Follow label directions. WURTH
Vegetable salad sandwiches
^RTINO^
.
cakes iced with pink and chocolate
Flaked fish with celery, lettuce
Icing, fruit, and of course, the taffy.
Chopped figs or dates, nuts,
If you'd rather give them a hot
moistened with orange juice
tish in place of ths sandwiches,
TrxUy’fl popularity
Color peps up the lunch box, so
of Doans Pills, after
era's a simple but elegant one:
occasionally pack a salad in a pa
THE
many yean of world*
Millionaire Gold.
wide uae, »urely must
per container. Use fresh fruits of
H 1« accepted aa evidence
ten, or canned ones also packed in
(Serves 8)
of satisfactory use.
And favnraNe public
small glass or paper containers.
2 egg yolks
.IMP1. Y Á Opinion supports that
Cornstarch puddings are attractive
of
the
able
physician«
Vi
cup
flour
TOLD
who test the value of
and nourishing, and simple cookies
Mi teaspoon mustard
Doan'a under exacting
wrapped in wax paper will bring
1 Vi teaspoons salt
laboratory conditions.
cheers
from any child.
These physicians, too, approve every word
3 cups milk
of advertising you read, the objective of
Economy is highlighted these
Vi pound American cheese
which ia only to recommend Doan's Pills
a« a good diuretic treatment for di«order
days, but it needn’t be dull if you
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
of the kidney function and for relief of
use attractively garnished platters.
1 pound mushrooms
the pain and worry it causes.
If more people were aware of how the
I........................... ............. .............. ..... •Chop Suey or Chow Mein.
kidneys must constantly remove waste
(Serves 6)
that cannot stay in the blood without in
jury to health, there would be better tin-
Vi cup butter or shortening
LYNN SAYS:
drrstgnding of why the whole body flutters
2% cups cooked meat, cut in strips
when kidneys lag, and diuretic medica
tion would be more often employed.
lVi cups onions, cut fine
Burning, scanty or too frequent urina
Stop food wastes. Not only is
1 teaspoon salt
tion sometimes warn of disturbed kidney
this
a
matter
of
thrift
but
also
a
function. You may gutter nagging back
Vi teaspoon pepper
vital step in conserving this coun
ache, persistent headache, attacks of diz-
1 can bean sprouts, drained
xiness, getting up nights, swelling, pufti-
try's
resources.
It
is
estimated
ness under the eye«—feel weak, nervous,
2 Vi cups celery, cut fine
that tiny food wastes total up to
all played out.
I cup hot water
Use Doan's Pills. It !■ better to rely on
a tremendous amount.
a medicine that has won world wide ac
For thickening and flavoring:
claim than on something leas favorably
Wise shopping will prevent buy
Vi cup cold water
known. Ash your uoighborl
ing unwanted and not usable
2 tablespoons cornstarch
food. The wise shopper should
1 tablespoon soy sauce
also recognize between good and
1 teaspoon sugar
poor grades, by reading labels
Melt butter, add onions, fry for 3
and markings, and by watching
minutes, Add celery, salt, pepper.
the scales.
hot water, cover and cook for 5 min
Poor cooking causes much
utes. Add bean sprouts and meat,
waste. Meat, for instance, shrinks
mix and bring to a boil. Combine
Whether you’re planning a party
when cooked at too high a tem
thickening and flavoring ingredients,
or remodeling a room you ahould
perature. Vitamins and minerals
add to first mixture. Cook 5 min
follow th» odiurliitmtnh... to learn
are lost when cooked too long
utes. Serve hot with Chinese noo
what’s new...and cheaper...and
or when air is stirred Into them
. better. And the place to find out
dles for Chow Mein, or with steam
about new thing» is right here in
while cooking. Use short meth
ing rice for Chop suey. Garnish
this newspaper. Its columns are
ods for cooking whenever possi
platter with thin strips of fried egg
filled with important mesiages
ble.
and green onions if desired.
which you ahould read regularly.
FEEN-A-MINTioi
rFOR WOMEbK
ONLY.'
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DOAN SPILLS
mODERIIIZE
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
AUNT MARTHA
Kania» City, Mo.
Enclose 15 cents ter each pattern
desired. Pattern No.
THIS WEEK'S MEND
Unlike many foods which are iron
sources, molasses when cooked does
i not lose its iron content.
Danger in Wit
If poisible use a candy thermom
Wit is a dungerous thing, even
to the possessor, if ho know not eter to test the candy so it will be
how to use it discreetly.—Mon cooked just right, neither too stiff
nor too messy to handle
When
taigne.
the candy Is cool enough, cut it
I ju»t the right size for small hands,
The piece should be large enough
DON’T LET
I to work on, but not too large. When
the piece is light tan and very stiff,
pull into a long strip and cut.
1
Stars of Stripes Quilt
Intriguing Everyone
Name..
Address
I cording to the signs there is going
to be a most grand and glorious Its graceful feather trim is Kelly
display of furs this winter both as green for added color.
trimming and as coat or cape en * Fur capes are definitely some-
sembles of sumptuous fur. Almost thing to talk about, for they are in
everything in the way of matching the very foreground of the current
accessories that can be made of fashion picture. The gorgeous cape
fur is being made of fur; hats, lower right, is of lustrous black
gloves, handbags, separate neck Persian lamb. The new rule for a
pieces, detachable plastron fronts, black wrap worn with a color-bright
The
and lapel gadgets of bows and bou dress is faithfully observed.
pretty, softly styled frock is in the
tonnieres.
widely sponsored new gold tone.
Milliners are giving of their best
For daytime wear nothing ex
in creating fur hats matched to
ceeds leopard in Chic, unless it be
coats, to jackets, or to the trim
American opossum, which is also
ming on one's gown and wrap.
playing a star role. You will be
The favor for browns has placed
perfectly tuned to the grandstand
extra emphasis on the importance
picture if you attend the game in
of mink. There's exciting fashion a coat of leopard at lower left.
news in the sumptuous mink coat
It is a fashionable, three-quarter
shown above to the right in the il length style with a stand-up collar
lustration. It is topped by a hat
and bracelet - length sleeves — all
made glorious by a wide brim (huge
very youthful and destined for an
fur hats will be worn this winter)
eye-smashing entry into any smart
of matching mink.
gathering.
The young woman centered above
A most extraordinary develop
in the picture is snappishly turned ment in fur styling this season is
out in an ensemble of gray Chinese the working of glittering embroidery
kidskin, the fingertip-length coat on the lapels and collars of fur coats.
fashioned along very youthful lines. The new fur capes are sometimes
The insistent call for sleek black embroidered with a hem line bor
by fashion sophisticates keeps Per dering for evening. Brown sequins
sian lamb and elegant broadtail in worked on mink hats, jet motifs on
the limelight again this season. either black or white furs or metal
Royally luxurious is the broadtail thread embroidery punctuated with
ensemble shown in the upper left glistening jewels give to furs an en
corner. Here a slim svelte princess tirely different aspect. Many of the
coat demonstrates hoyv up-to-the- most staid and conservative coats
minute is the styling given to furs are bursting into glory with gleam
this season. The hat is one of those ing jeweled buttons.
new tall effects so definitely in style.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
Possum on Wool
Grandma's Buttons
Make Style News
Dig into grandma’s button box.
and you may find hidden treasures
that will cause your winter gowns
and coats to soar to heights of sar
torial glory. Better still, trek around
to the button counters and see what
a splurge buttons are making in
the fashion realm.
Two important trends register in
the button field, one of which is the
inclination toward bulkiness. But
tons are sometimes massive and
knobby. Also, the new buttons tell
a grand and glorious color study.
You, with everyone else, are going
to wear a great deal more color
this year than you did last, and ac
cordingly button originals are keep
ing pace with the color commotion.
Plastic buttons are available in a
full range of costume colors. A but
ton that makes an interesting ac
cent on frock or blouse is a molded
plastic done in a flower design with
nailhead detail. Fresh fashion in-
terest is also developing in filigree
buttons, A gold filigree button is
proving especially attractive for
dress-up blouses and party frocks,
In fact, metal buttons rank high in
favor, whatever the type.
Glitter is popular, and lovely
rhinestone buttons flourish on wools,
velveteens, dressy crepes, and the
newest fashion note is rhinestone or
other jeweled buttons on fur coats
and jackets.
JFoolies Defy the Chill
llreath of Jack Frost
Farmers can prognosticate and
their signs are unfailing.
It’s
"ditto” with fashion. Well, from
all fashion indications, we will see
wool mittens; long wool socks (sheer
wool for daytime hose); heads done
up in wool wimples; huge fur hats
and muffs as extravagantly big. All
will valiantly fulfill their mission of
comfort and smart appearance
when winter brings on its usual
quota of days with a sharp tang.
More cake«, yes; but better
cakes, too. You save when you
buy Clabber Girl and then, the
light and flavorful tenderness
of your cakes and pastries gives
you added pride and satisfaction
in your baking. Clabber Girl
means Bigger value when you
buy. Better results when you
bake. You’ll be surprised when
your grocer tells you Clabber
Girl’s price. You’ll be delighted
with your baking Tesults.
You Pay
LESS...
but us«
NO MORE
CLABBER GIRL
BAKING POWDER
Aimless Talk
Speaking without thinking is
shooting without taking aim.—
Spanish Proverb.
GAS ON STOMACH
Vanity’s Tongue
Egotism is the tongue of vanity.
Chamfort.
Black*?
Leaf 40
OR SPREAD ON
ROOSTS
¡&V.
American opossum is a flattering,
young-looking fur when it trims
swank town and country tweeds. It
carries a message of style prestige
wherever it goes, and this year
fashion's spotlight is showing it up
more conspicuously than ever. In WNU—13
the picture we see American opos
sum accentuating the straight sil
houette of a hunter's green wool
The buyer’s assurance is the adverns- ■
coat. Three bands of the fur around Bing he or she reads in the newspaper. ■
the bottom of the skirt, and a flat ®That ia the buyer’s guide. It tells the I
tering ripple collar of this fur, add
prices one must aspect to pay. Let ths ■
distinction to the pencil-slim coat.
Jiefler^^^ie^^^q^nwn^eirera^j
The ripple-brim fine felt hat is de
tailed with stitching.
1SSIR11CE