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'HAT would you do if your slothes
firef Did you ever stop
W to caught
think that question out care­
Fashion Talks By May Manton
fully f The majority of women and chil­
dren run screaming out-of doors where
the air fans the flames. There is usu­
ELTED dresses besides being smarrt are extremely becoming to little girls,
NE of our most valued products and
ally just one result of that—a terrible
These show the latest features. In the picture, they are all made of
yet at the same time one that we
one.
washable materials that are so much used and so attractive just now, but
in America do not use as much as
Did you ever instruct your children
they would be pretty made up in wool crepe or wool voile or Henrietta cloth, those in other countries is cheese.
what to do for themselves in such a all
of which materials are liked for girls’ dresses.
We use it principally with dishes au
case, or what to do for others f There’s
Number 7829 shows overlapped front edges but is closed all the way down gratin, this is, of course, sprinkled with
only one safe way, and that is to smoth­
er the flames. To avoid inhaling the the back so that it can be easily opened out and laundered. The skirt and body cheese. In such dishes the sprinkling
are in one but the belt over the waist line holds the fullness in place. should not be done till the cooking pro­
flames, the victim should drop or be portions
If liked, the sleeves can be made short.
cess has been completed.
thrown quickly to the floor, or upon a
For the 6 year size, the dress will require 4 yds. of material 27, 2} yds. 36,
In cooking cheese care should be taken
bed where the bed clothes can be made
not to burn it or even cook it thorough­
to do efficient work in smothering the 2j yds. 44 in. wide, with 1 yd. 27 in. wide for the trimming.
The second frock is made in the long waisted French style with straight ly, for there are various digestive dis­
fire. If there is nothing of the sort
plaited
skirt joined to the blouse beneath a belt. It can be worn with or with­ turbances which may arise from the
about, there is more chance by rolling
on the floor and wadding the burning out the shield and the sleeves can be as illustrated or shorter. Plaid gingham consumption of burned or decomposed
clothes under you than by any other with trimming of plain makes a very little frock but plaid wool could be treated fats.
Remember the old proverb: “ Cheese
way. The fatal thing is to run, and in just the same way for the remaining weeks of cold weather while almost any
simple childlike material can be used. White linen or soft finished pique would is a good health—it digests everything
thereby fan the flame.
be charming with collar, cuffs and belt of eyelet embroidery.
but itself.’’
Tell the children that. Allow them
One of the best ways to make use of
to have fire drill occasionally. They
the food value of cheese is to use it
will make great fun out of it, but it
on vegetables. Potatoes, cauliflower,
may some time mean the saving of life
cabbage and all the various macaroni
through knowing just what to do and
products may all be baked with a gen­
being able to keep their wits. It is
erous grating of any sort of mild cheese
panic that causes much of the loss of
applied before they go into the oven.
life in fires. Fire drills at school and
at heme lessen the danger of this. Drill
Soft Boiled Eggs.
them for such an emergency as being
When
soft
cooking eggs allow one
caught upstairs at night in a burning
pint of water for one egg and one-half
house. Teach them how to go through
pint extra for every additional egg.
blinding smoke with safety. Then if
Have the water boiling to the cooker.
they ever meet with such an emergency
Draw the vessel to the side of the
they may act from force of habit, if not
range. Put the eggs in swiftly, but
in cool thoughtfulness.
lightly, that they may not crack.
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Use only a utensile that has a per­
Sugar Secrets.
fectly tight lid and see that it is put
How many people know what an aid
on promptly and exactly.
sugar can be in cookingf If you want
The cooker may stand on the edge
that rich golden brown on your biscuits,
of a coal range, the shelf over a gas
your pastry, or your griddle-cakes, use
range or on a wooden table. Allow it
sugar. I'ut two tablespoonfuls of fine
to remain covered from four and a
granulated sugar to each dozen biscuits
half to six minutes. The exact time
or loaf, and bake in a moderately quick
depends upon individual opinion as to
oven, withdrawing when just the right
the degree of firmness for a jellied egg
tinge. For griddle-cakes, use a little
and also upon the freshness of the
more in proportion; for pastry, a little
original article.
less. If you make croquettes, as of
rice, etc., or fritters of any kind, use
Italian Polenta.
a spoonful or two of sugar in the
Polenta
is
a favorite dish with the
crumbs or in the batter. Even in brown­
Italians. I t is said to be very nourish­
ing butter, or browning a vegetable in
ing. To make it take one pint of well
butter, a scant teaspoonful of sugar
cooked cornmeal mush, add one table­
will impart a dqjicate gold-brown. In
spoonful of butter, two tablespoonfuls
roasting an apple, sprinkle it with sugar
Designs by May Manton.
7829 Child's D grated cheese and one beaten egg. Beat
when half done.
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fo r two minutes; then pour into an
7829 Child’s Dress, 4 to 8 years.
oiled bread pan and set away to cool.
When Cooking Bacon.
7251 Child’s Dress with Bloomers, 4 to 8 years.
When cold slice in half inch slices and
If bacon is cooked on a rack or wire
7878 Child's Blouse, Dress, 4 to 8 years.
place in layers in a buttered baking
toaster in the broiling oven of the gas
For the 6 years size, the dress will require 4 1-4 yds. of material 27, 3 1-2 dish, sprinkle each layer with grated
stove, with the oven door open, the
cheese, dot with bits of butter, or use
yds.
36, 2 7-8 yds. 44 in. wide, with 1’ yd. 27 in. wide for the trimming.
bacon will bo much nicer than when
The third frock (7251) is made with separate bloomers that dispense with olive oil. Bake in a slow oven till the
fired, and there will be no smoke in
cheese melts and turns crisp and brown,
the room. If the door of the broiling the need of petticoats. It is just a simple little one-piece dress with the sleeves coating over the polenta.
sewed
to
it
at
the
drooping
shoulder
line.
An
opening
is
cut
at
the
front
and
a
oven bo left open when cooking any
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meat there will be no smoke in the belt holds the dress in place. Nothing could be simpler und easier to make, yet
Tomato
Mince.
kitchen.
the frock is one of the prettiest possible, childlike in effect and including the
One peck green tomatoes, ground fine;
very latest features.
A Bright Sancepan.
For the 6 year size, the dress will require 2 3 4 yds. of material 27 2 1-2 yds. scald in own juice and let cool, then
36,
1
7-8 yds. 44 in. wide; the bloomers 1 3 4 yds. of material 27, 1 3 8 yds 36 |scald in clear water, drain; add 5 pounds
\\ hen you have occasion to use a
of sugar, 2 tablespoonfuls salt, 2 pounds
bright saucepan or kettle over a smoky 1 yd. 44 in. wide.
of seeded chopped raisins, 1 enp vine­
fire put a little grease over the bright
The May Manton patterns, 7829, 7878 and 7-51 are all cut in sizes for gar, juice of 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon each
part. Then if you will wash it in hot children from 4 to 8 years of age.
of cloves and allspice; boil well and seal
water the pan is as bright as ever, as
while hot. This is a fine relish.
Securing a Door.
To Remove Shine From Cloth.
the grease prevents the smoke from
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The sudden entry of any person into
blackening the metal.
Use very little turpentine and rub
Tomato Catsup.
a room which has a door, but no key cloth very hard, going over and fnishing
Cook one gallon of choice ripe toma­
or bolt, may be prevented easily. Just a small portion at a time. The smell is
For Cake BaJcers.
toes;
strain them and cook again until
lay
your
brush
on
the
floor,
with
the
disagreeable while it lasts, but will soon
Many people melt the butter and then
they become quite thick; about fifteen
mix it with the sugar in cakemaking. handle jammed under the door, or, evaporate on exposure to the air.
minutes before taking up, put into them
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This makes the cake heavy. Instead of if it is a very close fitting door, use
a small level teaspoonful of cayenne
your
toothbrush.
I
f
you
do
this
the
A Casserole Economy.
this, put the sugar in a double boiler
pepper, one tablespoonful of mustard
and let it get warm. In this way it door cannot be opened without a very
It is almost a necessity in modern seed, half a tablespoonful of whole
creams the butter nicely and does not violent struggle on the part of the per­ cooking to have a casserole, but many
cloves, one tablespoonful of whole all­
son
who
wishes
to
enter.
So
you
may
tnelt it.
feel just as safe as if you were locked find them expensive. Especially are spice, one of black pepper, tied all in a
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casseroles expensive if the care of them thin muslin bag. At the same time add
or bolted in.
Fruit Stained Hands.
is left to inexperienced persons who one heaping tablespoonful of sugar, and
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may crack them, when the value of one teacupful of best vinegar, and salt
To remove vegetable and fruit stains
Scratches on Polished Table«.
from the hands and fingers the follow­
the casserole is naught. An economist to suit the taste. Seal up air tight in
The common floor-wax rubbed on the has discovered that you can buy instead bottles or jugs.
ing is excellent: Dip the fingers in very
strong tea for a few minutes and then scratched surface of a table will make of the expensive casserole a crock with
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it look like new. Use only a little at a cover that is not expensive at r.ll and
wash them in clear, warm water.
Chow-Chow.
a time, and after it has thoroughly dried, it serves every purpose of the casserole.
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C hop fine one-half dozen onions, three
shine with a soft flannel for five min It will break, of course, but one can
Keeping Egg Tolka.
utes. If this is done once a week, the afford to break a good many before they heads of cabbage, one fourth peck of
The yolk of an egg will dry quickly table will always be in good condition.
ripe tomatoes, one-half peck of green
will cost as much as a single casserole.
if left exposed io the air. If dropped
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tomatoes; add one pint of salt and let it
Sparenbs
are
much
improved
by
par­
into a cup of cold water it will keep
stand over night Drain and add one
To Remove Scorching.
boiling
before
roasting.
good for a couple of days.
pound of brown sugar, one tablespoonful
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Rub a soft bread crust over your
of mustard seed, and same of black pep.
To beat the whites of eggs stiff, al­ scorched cloth and the burn will dis­
per, one ounce of celery seed, put all in
Every
room
in
a
house,
even
in
win­
ways have them cold and add a pinch of appear.
a kettle, cover with vingear, boil three
e e e
ter, should be thoroughly aired at least or four minutes. This keeps well all
salt.
once a day.
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Keeping Rugs Flat.
winter without sealing, and will keep
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Less rubbing will be required if
To keep rugs from rolling up at cor­ A very good substitute for the hot- indefinitely if sealed.
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clothes are soaked an hour before rub­ ners sew flat iron rings at each corner
water bag is shelled field corn heated
bing.
Meat
broths
should
be made only in
on the under side.
and put iato a bag
porcelain or agate
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