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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-01-22
sunday School Association oaieers.
BY CHAs. K. MEYERS

President, w c. Van Ness. Denison.
Vice President. j. B. Alfred. Manila
Secretary and Treasurer. Chas X. Meyers
Denison.
Department secretaries are as follows: Home
department. Mrs Pierce. Denison. Normal de-
partment. Prof. f. w. Fellows, Denison. House
20 house. Mrs. Harper. Dow City. Primary Mrs
voss. Denson. Tempe rance. Sears McHenry
Denison. Missionary Miss Sadie Medley. Manila.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
A FEW EARLY BULBS

Should hulbous flowers be desired by Christmas if ls well to make immediate preparations for planting The best sorts for early forcing are the white Roman hyacinth and paper white mar clssus, the culture is Very simple, and just as satisfactory results may he oh- talned through house treatment as by greenhouse cultivation Plant in al- most any kind of receptacle, either glass, crockery or metal, though the porous bulb pans are preferable on account of the drainage from the side as well as the bottom of the pan, Any good garden soil will answer the pur- pose provided the pots arc well drain ed, or the bulbs may be grown in peb- bles, sand, water or moss. The main caution Is 10 start the tops very slowly, keep cool and partially dark till the roots are well developed-probabl about four weeks, then give moderate heat and light till the flower spikes show above the foliage, After reach that state full sunlight may be allowed, though the lasting quality will be much enhanced by keeping In a moderately cool room, The so-called Chinese lily, q variety of narcissus taaetta, is stiil much used for growing in pebbles and water but on account of the tendency to produce such long, ungainly foliage, we would hardly recommend il in pref erence to the paper white narclssuS. A special point to remember Is the fact that all bulbous roots require copious watering when in growing condition.
 There are a number of the small hardy bulbs that are improved by early outdoor planting we allude to the cro- cuses, snowdrops, chionodoxa, tritelela, dodecatheon, scillas grape hyacinths, etc, as all these bulbs are lifted in Holland as early AS June, the fact of planting now in this moist cool earth will prevent drying mp, and give an abundance of time before the ground Is frozen for tho formation of roots, thus ensurmg il sturdy and early bloom in the spring.
 Tho planting of the longer hardy bulbs, like hyacinths, tulips and mar cissus, would better be delayed for a few Wooks as there ls sometimes dan ger of premature growth the autumn prove very mild, V,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
THE NEW SATIN

There is new weave of satin just displayed which is extra wide. It has been woven for the use of the dress makers who have orders for the modi- fled empire skirt, which is not gored
 This seems to indicate early in the season that the great designers Intend to keep to this model for the fall styles lt will not he extreme, but probably carried out on the lovely slender lines that the later empire gowns show.
 In this extra wide lustrous satin there is a new shade of golden brown called rum There are also dark grays in the soft smoke and elephant shades and it Is whispered that these will make mp the dominant gownss
 The new myrtle tones are also of this satin and the brilliant gendarmes blue.
 The grays will be embroidered ir heavy silk bullion and padded silk floss in three shades of gray, Here and there there will be a touch of silver fringe and when the gowns are built for elab- crate evening wear, to be worn with a hat, the guimpes and long, wrinkleC sleeves will he of new coarse tulle em. 1 hroldered with silver and rhinestones
 There seems to be a good deal of evl dence coming from all sides that tht dull grays are to take the place Of vivit colors for elaborate gowns.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
IN THE DINING ROOM

A sdeboard q round table, chairs and q serving table make up a set of dining room furniture,
 A round table looks better in any shaped room and will serve more persons than a square one.
 When meal Is not being served the console or serving table may hold some of the decorative china and glassware.
 The corner or small square china closet is being done away with it be- ing no longer good form to display ones board of cut glass, etc.
 A few silver pieces in the room, however, help in the way of deeora- ton, and a handsome coffee set and tray will adorm the serving table,
 A fruit dish of beautiful design may also be placed in the sldehoard and set in the middle of the table be- tween meals
 The plate rail is now an established institution and ones collection of stafrordshre and china platters Is disposed of in this way.
 Pictures are not necessary in the dining room and if any be placed there care should be taken that they do not give the dining room crowd ed effect,
 A plain paper is best for the aver age sized dining room and deep yet. lows bluffs and creams will be found to COntrihutp a light and phpprfiiI tone tO dark rooms.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Y. w. C. A. CLASSES

The Saturday class for children from to l2 years of age will open October r at 9 a m.
 The will consist of doll outfits, each child to bring her own doll and ma terial to use They will be taught to make tho underclOthes at first, later dresses. coats, hats, etc In learning to shape garments for the children's chil- dren, they will store up knowledge which will be of service to them in later life,
 Immediately following this class there will be a children's class in the gymnasium
 for which special rates have been ar. ranged
 Those who wish to join the arts and crafts and English classes. will meet for their first lesson on Monday even. ing, october 12 at o'clock
 There Is still opportunity to join an afternoon class In dressmaking.
 Names are being taken for classes ir French, German, elocution, embroidery and gymnasium work
 The music school receives pupils al any time, both young women and boys and girls
 office hours in educational depart ment 3 to D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
RECEIPT COLU MN
Some "Real Home Cooking Enjoyed During a Wom-
 ans Vacation.

Bread savorv-A delicate breakfast or tea dish For five persons have ready two tablespoons of butter, half an onion cup of dry bread cut in dice, five fresh eggs and salt and pep per to taste Melt the butter fin a skillet slice the onion extremely thin and brown lightly in the butter Add the diced bread, shake until a light brown, then cover and allow bread, onion and butter to simmer together fifteen minutes Beat the eggs, yolks and whites together. stir lightly into the mixture in the pan. toss with q fork. add pepper and salt, and when the eggs are set serve at once hot If you prefer the diced bread crisp in- stead of soft do not simmer, but fry to a golden-brown and add the eggs at once.
 Prune pudding Wash and soak one pound of good California pruncs over night In the morning stew them un- til tender in the water in which they soaked, which should be clear if the prtnes were properly washed When tender drain off the water, stone and chop the prunes Beat the whites of four eggs stiff, add gradually one cur Of suger, beating all the while. and finally the chopped prunes. Pour al once into a deep baking dish, bake twenty minutes and serve cold with whipped cream. sweetened and flavor ed with a little sherry wine.
 T1y,,ya nro tl,t.J ni selatine, one-third cup of cold water one-third emp of boiling water. ont ! cup of sugar. one tablespoon strained lemon juice. one cup strained orange iuice. whites of three eggs one cup o ! whipped cream Soak the gelatin, ] over night in the cold water In tn, morning dissolve In the boiling watei and add the sugar. lemon and orang, ! juices Set the mixture in a bow immersed In cold water or in cracked lee to chill Before 1t begins to se add the beaten whites of the eggs anC the whipped cream Have a molt lined with lady fingers or sponge cak' and pour the geatlne cream in tn, center
 Corn cake Two eggs, half cup but ter (smalD, half cup of sugar, one cu, sweet milk, one cup flour, one cup oat mean, two teaspoons baking powder half teaspoon of salt Beat the egg light, add the sugar and the milk, sif the -four and meal (the latter shoul he a fine yellow meaD together wit salt and baking powder Put the but ter to melt not brown on the stove mix the other ingredients beatin briskly and when the butter reache the boiling point add that, stir wei pour Into a huttered baking dsl stoneware preferred, and bake in
 moderately fast oven until golde
 golden brown
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Tone Talks.

The following question is pertinent; Should singing lessons tire my throat?" No they should not Every singing lesson ought to benefit the throat and make 1t feel better and stronger for the exercise Tf after a lesson the throat aches or is husky or hoarse it is positive proof that the throat has been wrongly used and that the tones have been forced Don't eX- pect to extend your upward range hy necessarily forcing your voice to sing high notes. This Is probably the req son why your throat gets tired This kind of practice not only ruins the quality but tears the voice to pieces Tones are never right that are pinched or forced or not under perfect breath command and all other conditions re- posefully controlled.
 GEO. CHADWICK STOCK
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
THE USE OF BOWS

There Is no end to the methods that will be employed this winter in the use of bows. They will be worn at the neck back and front, also at the belt back or front, and always at the top edge.
 The bow or rosette will not be placed at the bottom edge as it was last season
 The newest spot for a bow to be used Is at the front of the bodice just below the yoke This Is of a different color from the frook and is usually made of liberty satin. II is not full and loose. but long and trim. The loops and ends are the full width of the ribbon and are laid out in flat lines
 These will touch up not only dressy costumes for theater, restaurants and informal dinners but they illbe worth on simple house froeks. The most vivid colors will be used to give brill liancN to simple gowns such as white, gray and black.
 Among the colors are apple green plum purple parrot green turquoise blue, geranium red and black with a rhinestone center
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE

Lucky Is the woman nowadays who numbers among her assets some pieces of bird s-eye maple During the last few years this wood, which was for merly overlooked In the universal pas sion for mahogany, has taken a won derful grip on popular fancy, and the dealers in antiques say that prices for it have gone up two-fold in the past two years Of course, too, bird's-eye maple owes Its present popularity to more than a caprice. A fine piece pos sesses all the luster of satin and 1t has the added advantage of improving with years of service
 Of course, the maple Is used more especially for bedroom duty and the old four posters in this wood, when finished with canopy of blue or some other delicate hue of chints, are truly beautiful.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
THE WINTER COLORS
md half-tone of all colors lead.

The half-tone of all colors lead.
 Blue comes first and the rich dark tone navy will be employed in many smart gowns
 Black will De much seen both in dress and in everyday gowns.
 Citron, sulphur and a siokly tone of green known as verdatter win make many afternoon frocks
 Scabiuse, a nonedescript hue of li- lac, will be very much seen, especially in accessories
 All shades of yellow will be used, but burnt gold and golden brown will enjoy especial favor
 The intensely dark dyes of brown will achieve many of the fashionable street suits
 Khaki is still largely used in trim mings and all smoked effects will be a Ia mode
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
APPLE SALAD

Apple salad is always palatable, but many housewives think 1t requires time and trouble to make
 One of the simplest ways of tossing one together at a moments. notice is to take tart fall apples, cut them up into tiny pieces and serve with water cress and French dressing
 This may not only. be served for luncheon but is also delicious for a late supper or a simple dinner
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Expensive china can be saved much wear If round pieces of felt arc plac- ed between the plates They should be cut a little larger than the bottom of the plate One yard of felt (two yards wide) will make forty-one cir cles. Canton flannel Is less expensive and can be used in place of felt, but 1t frays at the edges and looks unddy. Pieces of felt pasted on the bottom of ornaments which are to stand on d polished surface prevent scratching, The small cuttings left over from the plate circles can be used for smaller articles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
NIMBLE FINGERS
How White Canvas Shoes May be Made Into Even
 ing Slippers.

A lingerie blouse usually wears out about the neck, as the strain comes on that part. Where the rest of the blouse is in good condition, yoke made or valenciennes or cluny insertion can be set in with charming effect. The col- lar can also be made of the insertion with ruflle of lace on the edge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Beaded stockings are very easy to make, An openwork pair may be chos- en and the beads sewn on the edge of the design, or pair with lace inset may have beads to outline the lace and to stud 1t here and there, It is not ad- visable when decorating stockings to let the adornment run too far abovn the ankle for 1t merely makes the whole effect ungraceful and unattrac- two
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

A careful housewife has nailed small strip of white wood over her gas range into which are screwed half dozen dresser hooks On these she hangs her cooking fork iron spoon, wooden spoon, small strainers, and cooking knife, and finds that having them all ready to hand saves many steps
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Hints For The Household
WINTER PRESERVES
Good Things That are Made of Grapes and Melon
 Kinds.

Grape catchup-Thls is a delicious side dish with turkey, Take very ripe grapes--wild ones preferred. but do- them until the skin and the pulp sep. arate. To five pints of the grapes add three pounds of sugar, one pint of strong cider vinegar, ground cloves and ground cinnamon to suit individual taste Boil all together for fifteen or twenty minutes put up in small Jars and seal tightly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

To clean the refrigerator wash the inside once or twice week in cold weather, every other day in 'hot weather, with plenty of boraX or washing soda In warm water. Then place pieces of charcoal in the cor ners to absorb the odors of food, These should be removed often
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
TOwel Embroidery.

 embodeng towels if there the Christmas ed selecting them we have endeaored the showy and artistic embrodery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

II Is wonderful what a scrap bag does to help one at unexpected moments, particularly If 1t contains little bits Of lace of any kind There are some that blend together wonderfully well which may he used for hat trimmings, bands bindings and bows; others may serve to cover satin slippers that have be- come soiled In the wearing, and one in- genious maiden even used little bits of lace to mend an old painted fan that had worn away in places.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Don't throw away your scraps of velvet. They can be used as cleaners for all sorts of things.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Unfermented grape juice--A most ap- petizlng drink. said to be great tonic. Wash the grapes thoroughly and cook in porcelain kettle Under no circum- the grapes with cold water and bring 10 the boiling point. Strain grapes and juice in cheesecloth bags and let the juice stand until perfectly clear To each quart of juice add one-quarter of a pound of white sugar. Boil again and skim. While hot put Into bottles and seal the cork with wax, so that they will be alright.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Alcohol and whiting make good silver polish and is excellent for pol bhing plate glass or mirrors.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Olive oil Aln remove tar stains from dress goods Wash afterWari with white soap and tepid water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
HELPS FOR THE
 HOUSEWIFE
An Old Bicycle Pump Useful in Cleaning Sewing
 Machine.

Keep the kitchen utensils in one place and a small one at that It will save time and steps.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

New lamp wicks, if boiled in vine gar, and thoroughly dried before us- Ing, will not smell bad when burning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

A weak solution of turpentine pour ed down the water pipes once a week will drive the water bugs away.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Matters of Interest to Women

out of the creyces and the machine cleaned in much less time. An att omi2er can often be used for tho same purpose,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

This 129 wholly being constructed wholly the conventional form decoration
 
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Grape mousse--Cook enough grapes so that when strained they will make one large coffee cup of pure juice. stir this into pint of very heavy cream. Add one tablespoonful of lemon juioe and enough sugar to sweeten, Whip this. with cream whipper until very thick and pour into mold. Pack in freezer, covering with salt and Ice, let ting It stand four or five hours. Re- plenish the ice If necessary. Turn out on platter to serve and sprinkle nuts over the inverted mold.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Rub the white spots made by wet or hot dishes on your polished tables with spirits of camphor. It will re- move them.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

If you have an old bicycle pump around the house, you can put 1t to good service when next you clean your sewing machine. Tiny pieces of lint, threads and the like can he blown
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

If porcelain vessels are placed di- rectly over the gas flame they will clean much better by rubbing lard over the outside of the pan before putting 1t over the flame.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

White canvas shoes may be turned into pretty slippers by painting them with a Dresden design in small flowers. This idea turns comparatively plain shoes into very ornate slippers suitable to wear in the evening with light decol- lete dresses. Needless to say, 1t Is necessary to have some artistic talent In the family before this can be &C., complained After the shoes are finished they will look like cretonne, which Is so popular this year for anything from wash bag to lingerie hat.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Grape butter-separate the pulp and the skins of the grapes Do not boil the skin. Boil only the pulp and strain through coarse sieve. Mix with ths each quart of grapes add one pint of sugar and cook until thick and jellied.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Melon Preserves-In selecting rinda for melon preserves get the very thicl ones and cut them. free from all pink ish portions and remove the outside green rind. Cut the pieces into small squares and weigh them. To every pound of rind allow one pound of grar- ulated sugar. Put the sugar into porcelain lined kettle, and add as much water as will be needed to make good syrup to cover the preserves. Squeeze the juice of one lemon Into the syrup and carefully chip off yellow por- tlons of the rind, being careful not to use any of the white, and add to 1t tho bag of spices. Boil the spices in with the rinds Some use ginger root though often 1t destroys the honey flavor of the liquid making 1t too strong with gin ger. II Is best to use delicate spices. First boil the syrup until 1t gets mod erately thick, then skim t free from scum and add the rinds. They can be slowly cooked or rushed through, though they get more like honey If slowly cooked on the back of the stove. They must be preserved in glass Jars with tight lids.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

For quite a long time the needle work shops have been selling pillow tops, doiles. centerpieces and table covers partly embroidered, so the be- ginner In the art merely has to copy the work already begun. This is par ticularly easy method for the elderly woman whose eyesight is not sufficient ly good to choose the shades of silks for herself It Is, too, much more en- couraging to finish work already be- gun Ii gives an impetus, desire to see it complete, quite lacking when Just the stamped material Is lying in the work basket Besides embroidery one may also buy bits of drawnworN In which the threads have already been pulled and one corner Is finished. As so few know the intricate stitches, it Is far better to invest In one of these even If it costs somewhat more.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

If the sink pipe is clogged remove the strainer and insert the hose into 1t and turn the water on full force
 In almost all cases 1t cleans the pipe.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

If any member of the family is very sick a the stomach beat up the white of an egg and let him swallow it. It acts ike q charm.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

A teaspoonful of butter put into the water in which vegetables are boiling will prevent them from bubbling over.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

The chest and bust can probably be developed more quickly by deep breathing than by any other method.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

When washing pongee silk never wiring it at all. Simply hang it on the line and let the water drip out Iron with a warm iron when dry.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Washing the eyes morning and night in water as hot as 1t can be borne is wonderful tonic for those useidl servants which are so easily inmred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

If lettuce is kept for several hours 1t should be laid on wet towel and placed on the cellar floor or in the re- frigerator
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10

Sweet apples will cook better and have a more, delicious flavor if little lemon juice or pure cider vinegar is added
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-10
Journal Courier
 Fashions

HELPS FOR THE
 HOUSEWIFE An Old Bicycle Pump Useful
 in Cleaning Sewing
 Machine.
 Keep the kitchen utensils in one place and small one at that. It will save time and steps.
 Don't throw away your scraps of velvet. They can be used as cleaners for all sorts of things.
 Alcohol and whiting make a good silver polish and is excellent for pol ishing plate glass or mirrors.
 Olive oil 1,il remove tar stains from dress goods Wash afterward with white soap and tepid water.
 New lamp wicks, if boiled in vine gar, and thoroughly dried before us- ing, will not smell bad when burning. A weak solution of turpentine pour cd down the water pipes once week will drive the water bugs away.
 Rub the white spots made by wet or hot dishes on your polished tables with spirits of camphor It will re- move them.
 A teaspoonful of butter put into the water in which vegetables are boiling will prevent them from bubbling over Sweet apples will cook better and have a more, delicious flavor if a little lemon juice or pure cider vinegar is added
 If lettuce is kept for several hours 1t should be laid on wet towel ant placed on the cellar floor or in the re frigerator
 When washing pongee silk nevel wiring it at all Simply hang it on tn, line and let the water drip out Irol with warm iron when dry
 If the sink pipe Is clogged remov the strainer and insert the hose int 1t and turn the water on full force In almost all cases 1t cleans the pipe If porcelain vessels are placed di rectly over the gas flame they vii clean much better by rubbing lar, over the outside of the pan .befor putting 1t over the flame.
 If you have an old bicycle pun, around the house, you can put 1t t good service when next you cleal your sewing machine Tiny pieces 0 s lint. threads and the like can he blow,