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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-18
A PLEASANT LOOKING HOME

frames and sash, this saving just about
offsets the slight additional cost OF the
plaster.
Provision for Flowers
Flowers are so universally appreciated
nowadays, 1t seems wise to make some
architectural provision for them. This
cottage provides for two flower boxes,
built of timber covered with plaster,
and lined eight inches deep with galvan
lied iron. One stands at the front steps,
and one forms the porch rail.
The latter, shaded most of the day by
the overhanging porch roof, has proven
an excellent place for ferns The gal
vanizcd iron receptacle for the earth
should never be more than SIX inches or
eight inches deep, and 4 round hole in
the center Of the bottom should he pro-
yided to drain off the excess OF moiS-
ture; with this precaution the earth will
remain sweet,
The cottage shown is stained golden
brown on the exterior woodwork, with
sash of white, and old gold curtains at
the windows.
Simplifying Room Arrangement
In planning the rooms of a cottage
ono must eliminate some OF the features
of more pretentious houses. In such a
design 1t is well to omit the ordinary
hall, and place the stairs directly in the
large room. If they ascend near the
front entrance. the second story can be
conveniently reached without undue dis
turbancc in the living-room.
The location of the chimney is im-
portant, that it may contain the living
room fireplace, and at the same time
receive the huc from the kitchen range
The latter has been accomplished III
this, cottage by lowering the ceiling over
the passage behind the chimney, and
placing above it the tile flue IRON the
range The fireplace has come 10 be {
really useful fixture IN modern houses
and is no longer merely ornamental
Plonty of Windows
If YOU wish to be comfortable the liv-
ing-room in your cottage must be large
and CHEEKY, with windows rather too
many than too few. On the other hand
the dining-room and kitchen may bC
small if they are only properly proper,
toned.
The size of an ordinary dining
table, plus space for chairs and serving
space behind the chairs, will establish :
satisfactory size for your dining-room
With cases for food and china on th'
walls. Your kitchen may be surprisingly
small in these days of gas ranges, anc
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boy understands neither the world nor
himself Life becomes intense, absorb
ing Egotism is dominant trait; a boy
often resents advice, chafes under dis
clpline, longs for independence. He Is
elated, with overlooking spirits, OF swag-
eering ways. Then he reacts. and may
be lazy, indifferent, dull, morbid and de-
pressed He is awkward, clumsy. over
grown; no longer child. but not yet a
man.
Much depends on his associations
now Good companions may do him
great good bad companions may do him
great harm. He is self-conhdent or self
distrustful, serious or gay, imPulsive but
very thoughtful He is inquisitive and
may be unreliable and troublesome, but
he is never so easily influenced by indi-
rect and tactful control. The test OF a
fathers talent is to be able 10 deal with
him in the right way,
At this time boy may be inspired with
high feelings, noble impulses. manly viz.
tues The best training teaches moral
responsibility, the sacredncss of man
hood, the duty OF selfgovernnlent. 1t
develops an earnest attitude toward the
most important questions OF human life.
The mere avoidance of evil IS not
| enough. l ne NlS0SSl NlEluC, N1lt u iN0SL
character, loves what is right and strives
Tor it
Tho Value Of Religious Training
A BOYS heart is more open to religious
teaching in the middle teens than at
any other age Wrong methods will re-
pei him; he docs not like 10 be preached
at, but he yields to right influence
II is the age of hcro-worship and of
forming ideals for imitation. The good,
the true and the beautiful stir his soul
and imagination. The admiration that
his parents have for great and noble
lives and the qualities that appeal as
ideals OF conduct will help to awaken his
enthusiasm and act as guide,
In the teens boy begins suddenly
to take Ill interest in the world of
grown-up people. If father talks to
his son about morals, lie, human nature,
education, business, current events. do
mestic life and parenthood. he will be
surprised at the influence he can exc.t.
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HELPFUL HINTS

If the rug is frayed and ragged at the
ends, trim and apply a new binding. or
fringe. 1t is wonderful what lew
cents worth of dye, few hours work
and new binding will do for shabby
rug. :,
Sometimes it is better to give small,
light -colorcd rug an entire bath
than TO try to restore the original eolors.
A plain dark-red or brown rug will look
we'll in almost any sitting or dining
room-far better surely than a faded
out. dirty-looking light one.
Flimsy rugs may be given body by
pasting to the back lining OF trm cot
ton-clolh Lay the rug wrong. side up
on the floor, cover we'll with thick, raw
-four paste. lay the lining carefully in
place and iron until the paste is thor
oughly cooked and dry. Patches If any
arc needed. should be pasted on rather
than sewed. A little care will give the
rug new lease of lie and make it orna-
mental as we'll
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A boy wants TO be respected, con-
suited. wants to be considered an intel
ligcnt individual, who can share views
and discuss things scnsibly. He wants to
listen 10 the practical wisdom that ex-
pericncc gives
Learning tho B Of Living
A careful father will caution his son
to be temperate always; advise him IN
regard to smoking, and tell HIM that 1t rs
not manly to use profane or bad Ian
guage.
A boy should learn that plain food.
early rising, thorough bathing are essen
tial to healthful living,
Plenty OF physical exercise and full
occupation of time are needed IN the
teens" Sports and athletics are useful
in supplying an outlet for energy, besides
giving bodily strength and developing tho
mental and moral qualities-self-control,
Judgment, prudence, obedience and lead
crship. Loyalty and honor toward
group, or team are fostcred in com,
pctitive games. Although no great moral
worth is realized at the time, these pur-
suits unconsciously help growth OF char
actcr,
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across the bottom of the waist. Slip
stitch the overlapping front portions at
the undcr-arm seam, making short
stitches through both outside and lining.
the stitch being concealed on the outside
Of the waist by running 1t inside the
fold-cdpc at the turned under edge.
The small plaits at the back may be
slip-stitchcd in the same manner from
the bottom OF the waist to one inch
above the waist-linc, though if there arc
not more than two or three on each side
they arc often finished by fcatherstItch-
ing OH each with buttonholc twist of the
same color. The plaits at the front will
not need TO be held i'll this way, but the
drapery should be tackled to the lining
along the row of pins that were placed
at the front dart-seam.
Slin-stitch the front edges of tho
drapcry to the lining as far as tho bust
RIp the shoulder seams of the lining
(Which have been only bastcd), bastc
the material to them and bastc again IN
the same place. but with the outer ma
tcrial included. Stitch, then slash each
seam, that it may open fiat, bind or over
cast the edges to correspond with 'ne
other seams OF the waist and press open
4 uTIl Tile IOWGi OhkN VI NhN
perry over the already-turned edge of the
lining and baste.
Using Sleeve Forms
Sleeve forms of papicr-mache arc
manufactured, or the sleeve lining may
be padded with paper to give the effect
Of any puffs or frills there may be. An
other way is to fold the sleeve lining
Rat along the front or inside scam, lay
1t on piece of cardboard Gan old BOX
cover will do), mark closely aroun9 g., y
with pencil and cut out the shape Si,ir
this inside each lining before draplng the
outer portion upon it. The way the
sleeve IS placed in the armhole is very
important matter.
wherO the sleevo Should be Placed
The usual position for the front scar
of the sleeve, on medium hgurc' i
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really optional with tho worker. Begin
at the top, raising the material high
enough to admit the seam into the
shoulder seam, II the waist is without
a yoke.
Drapo tho Right Side Flrot
Place the pins at the ccntcr-front from
the neck to the bust-line. and allow the
drapery TO overlap the edge Of the lining
about one-cighth Of an inch Pin the
drapcry to the lining around the neck
line TO the shoulder II it does not INT
smoothly do not trim 1t away, but make
several tiny slashcs in the edge.
Smooth across the upper part OF the
front toward the armholc. pin there and
around to the undcrarm seam this por..
ton must be kept perfectly smooth and
we'll drawn down AS the material Will
be somewhat bias, the stretching should
be done along the straight threads IN the
goods. Place the pins 4 little III front
OF the undcr-arm scam i'll the lining, al
loving enough of the drapery to extend
toward the back 10 permit sean TO be
turned under. overlapping the raw edges
of the back drapery
Pin the lower edges of the drapery to
the lining from the side 10 tho dart scam
Turn under the edge of the front dra-
perry three-eighths of an inch, and pin
il over the raw edge of the back drapcry
place the pins crosswise, and not more
than thrce-quarters of an inch apart, as
the material must be drawn quite tight
70 keep it smooth.
The fulness of the drapcry at the from
of the waist should be drawn toward th'
center front in either plaits or gathers
and pinned to the lower edge or th'
lining according to corresponding
notches or perforations.
pastimg After Fitting
Remove the waist from the form am
il any of the pins have been takkc1
through into the cover be very careful
after loosening them. one at time. t
| replace them correctly in the wais'
Baste around the neck and armholes all
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Il takes time to talk over things; it
takes INFINITE patience, love and justice,
but these arc not too precious TO give
Cultivate tho Doy'o Confidence
The evening may be the time for quiet
talks over the events or actions Of the
day, although the larger part of the time
a father has for companionship should
not be devoted 10 serious talks, or the
results would not be beneficial A wise
father will not let critical moral ex-
pericncc pass, or a question OF right and
clearly to a boys mind
a boys quarrel with another, an act of
injustice, cowardice, meanness, revenge,
selhshness, whether on the part of the
boy or of another person, may be an op-
portunity for strong lesson The high
qualities OF Scli-command, fair-dealing,
courage, generosity. may be shown as
belonging to a manly character. The
thinking and reasoning powers of boy
as we'll as his moral nature. may thus be
developed.
Sunday a Day Of oompanionohip
Sunday is a day of opportunity for !
father. who has more leisure then TO be
with his son II there IS the habit and
duty OF going 10 church regularly the
spirit OF reverence for the day is fostereC
and thoughts OF the dignity of life may
be instllled The day should be one ot
brightness and cheer, not spent in care
less dawdling-
1t depends on tho father whether The
early sense of dependence in the boy
may become so truly affcctionatc that tht
fathers authority IS recognized as re-
quiring loving obedience and entire re-
spcct A good father will often be as (
brother 70 his son, as the years 60 on
although the parental authority is never
lost There will be perfect mutual con
hdcnoe, the understanding of each othei
without explanations, and, as the sor
grows toward young manhood, thi
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DRAPING A WAIST
Successful Use of Dress Form Assured

nm order TO drape the outside por-
3 tons Of waist on the lining Il is
advisable to place it on a paper
"A machc bust form. The draping may
be done on the person Tor whom
the waist is being made, or the drapcry
and lining may be pinned together &C
cording to the corresponding notcneS
and pcrforations before the waist IS
tried IA Some materials stretch much
more than others, so the latter is not
such a satisfactory method 1t Will often
prove necessary, if the material is very
elastic. to make considerable alteration
IN the draperv at the trying on.
The long, tircsome standing for both
the filter and the person being fitted is
avoided by using the bust form, not to
mention the greater convenience III
d@p,nc on a form that may be placed
in any position. The waist forms arc
not exDensive and arc OF such valuable
assistance TO dressmaklng that 1t is not
an e,,travagancc TO afIord one
Using tho Form
The lining should fit the papier-machi{
form closely. and after drawing it on tht
form II should be padded where neces-
sarv TO secure the size and shape OF th'
person for whom it is being made lls
sue paper is best for padding, but cVel
newspaper will answer the purpose ii
BE- Grst crushed between the bands t'
make 1T soft.
Beside the forms that cone; Ill reg
la,ion bus: sizes, there. are also e%'cH
sion forms that may be maze % Sn
size. dong away with much II tot an .
tic padding and enabling one form 20 . .
utilized for draping linng:S OF "lle'
different bust measures ! ne gNteisl0
forms are particr . ly desirable 10
drcssmakcr or for use by inc seYe's
members OF one family,
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the sleeve separate from the lining and
press the seams open, slashIng them
where necessary to make them lie fiat:
Turn the drapery under at the wrist, and
hem down facing of bias strip OF
lining, wide enough to cover the inserted
piece OF orinolinc. Hem facing to the
lower edge of the waist and bind the
raw edges at the neck; do not turn
them III, but make the completed binding
about one-quarter of an inch wide
Finishing tho Collar
The collar should be finished separate
and slp-stitched to the right side of the
neck of the waist, from the center back
TO the ccntcr-front. Before facing. sew
three small hooks on the undersidc of
the leH end of the collar, and make
three buttonholed loops on the outside
at the right-hand end.
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strong bond OF love and trust becomes
more beautiful and sacred.

strong bond OF love and trust becomes
more beautiful and sacred.
The Critical Years
Between the ages OF fifteen and twenty
a boy needs close attention. Very sound
wisdom IS needed by father in impart-
ing TO his son the important things that
govern his physical and moral life. 1t
IS a fathers serious duty to warn HIM
against dangers and temptations and to
save him from brooding, morbid
thoughts, Although 1t is unwise to look
upon adolescence as a difficult problem,
provided a boy has been carefully
trained, it is true that with 1t comes a
great change, moral, mental and physical
| Character, tastes, temperament are IN a
variable condition.
Parents often fail to recognize the
needs and pcrlls of these critical years,
vet the very foundations of morality
character and health, the very founda-.
lions of domestic and social life, depend
on the proper direction of boy at this
time. There is no standing still
boy must either advance or dcteriorate
1t is the age OF rapid alterations OF mood
The world seems strange and new, and
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about three inches in front of the under
arm scam. In fitting the waist lnIng'
pin the sleeve to the armhole. placing the
front scam at point that will bring 1t
slightly under the arm at the top and
at the wrist. on a line with the thumb
whcr the arm is held out at the side with
the hand palm downward.
Pin the sleeve around. distributing the
fulness evenly in its proper position.
Stretch the arm out straight IN front
then bend the elbow and notice that the
sleeve is plenty long at It's back seam.
and does not pull on tho back OF the
waist. When the correct length of sleeve
lining is secured, bastc bias strip OF
crinolinc, about an inch and one-h9lt
wide, around the inside at the wrist
and turn over both crinollnc and lining
three -cighths of an inch and baste
Scam the outer or drapery portion OF
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hand and walks beside him. He believes
absolutely in what his father tells HIM.
The trust and confidence the boy gives
may well spur the father to nobleSt ef-
forts III example and counsel.
a father who fulflls his duties enters
into the life of his boy with sympathy
and appreciation, tries 10 feel, think and
see as the boy does, and to understand
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useQ on the WOODWORK,
Father and Son
The father and husband is the home
builder III more senses than one, for on
HIM III equal measure with the mother
the up-bringmg of the reasons OF the
home depends. Too many fathers leave
the care of the children entirely TO the
mother This should not be so. True
friendship and comradcship should cx-
ist between a father and his son
Theories of conduct, strict moral dis
ciplmc are not enough i'll Il boys train
ing, Unless there Is warm mutual love
and close companionship, unless child
has grown into boyhood with the feeling
that his father is his friend as we'll as
his adviser and guardian, there will be
very little influence that will help, and
there will be great danger. The more
a boy loves his father and the less he
fears him, the more lie will respect him
and the more enduring will be 4
fathers power
Most fathers feel that they have done
we'll by their children If they have won
for them food clothing and shelter, "
writes man who is an authority OIL
moral education. What fathers need
to understand is that food. clothing, shell
ter, luxurious or simple, can never COM
pcnsatc to the child for the loss Of the
fathers companionship that it would be
better for the child 10 get on with less
material comfort, and even suffer some
hardship, ii by so doing he could have
some direct contact each day with his
father, when the lattcr's helpful ,nfu-
cncc might be exercised over him
Boys Ideal His Father
A boys ideal OF faultless manhood is
naturally his father He believes him 10
be wiser, better than others. In child
hoods days he feels safe, happy, proud
when he puts his hand in his fathers
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enhanced or diminished by the color
scheme, and the greens, browns and ycl-
lows are always safe Where the rooms
open one into another, like living
hall and dining II is best to carry
through the same colors. In the cottage
illustrated, the walls on the first story
were tinted light green. with lighter.
very delicate tint OF green In the ceiling
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him, He never rcpels, never shows I'M
patience about boys ever-recurrlng
questions He tries to recall his own
boyhood and the experiences and impress
sions of the days when the heart and
mind were thrilling with the things which
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FATHER AND SON

striving for. the father has a power to
help him that nothing else can give.
If a boy has done wrong he should
be met with patience, irmncsS, but kind
ness; should be reasoned with, rcmon-
st1atcd with, pcrsuaded-ncvcr threat
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p" HE small cottage ought first
of all to be cottage like-that
is to say, 1t should not pretend
to be other than it really is.
and everything in the design favorable
TO cottage effect should be emphasized.
Let a long, low sweep of roof give the
right flavor to your home A small
building with high roof line is usually
box-likc, and devoid of the subtle charm
OF domestic feeling.
Like most OF the new frame structures
in the middle west, the cottage shown
here is covered on the exterior with
rough cast cement plaster. Though not
OF course, as permanent as masonry (by
reason OF Its timber skeleton), the plas-
tcr-covered building is much more dur
able than shingles or siding, and as
paint is required only on the window
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a DINGY, fraycd.out rug GER
~ tainly is not a thing of beauty.
~ however handsome II may once
a Ahavc been. Fortunately 1t IS
often possible 10 brighten up and repair
such a rug and make 1t once more
respectable piece of furnishing.
For Frightening up the coloT,s, get
ordinary package dyes IN such colors as
NAV be needed, and two or three small
round camcrs-hair brushes. DISSOLVE
portion OF each dye in a little boiling
water. to which a pinch of salt and a
spoonful of vinegar have been added
Clean the rug and lay 1T on table, or
Il large ON a smooth floor. When all is
ready touch up the colors in the design
with the hot, strong dyes, using them
freely enough to permit them TO penec-
trate well into the fabric. When this is
done, lay over the dampened portions a
dry cloth and iron until thoroughly dry
This takes the place of boiling and helps
to set the dyes.
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Begin the draping with the back. Fold
the outside portion through the center,
lcngthwisc, and run with large stitches
OF bastng thread along the edge OF the
fold, leaving line OF stitches that when
the piece is spread out, will mark the
center. If the waist is TO be gathered,
tucked or plated, the outside sections
should be prepared in this way before
beginning TO drapc.
5ogin at the Neck
Begin at the neck and shoulders; have
the centcr-mark even with the center,
back scam of the lining, and the material
high enough to be caught in with the
shoulder seams Of the lining-thcsc arc
the only seams in which the outer ma
tcria is caught with the lining.
Pin the center-linc to the center-back
seam Of the lining down to the waist
line. placing the pins crosSwisc and about
two and one-haif inches apart III the
waist is made with a yoke-the drapery
not reaching the neck and shoulders
the yoke outline should be marked on
the lining with basting thread, and the
edge of the drapcry placed seam-width
| (threc-cighths OF an inch) above 1t.
| II tho back is to be plain. smooth the
material across toward the armholes and
pin; if it is gathered, distribute the tul-
ness correctly. according to any marks
there may be for that purpose Pir
around the armholes to the under-arrr
seams and down this seam, letting tho
raw edges lie fat over the seam IN th'
lining.
Gather at tho Waist
Draw the extra fulness at the wais
toward tho ccntcr-back and pin it int
tiny plaits, a pin in each, and as man,
Dl9its as are necessary to dispose OF II
Il may be necessary TO remove the pm
IT the under-arm seams and rearrang
he drapery here. as it must be perfect
,n1ooth from the armhole edge OF tn
hack TO the undcr-arm seam.
1t is usual to drapc the right side o
the front before the LETT. though 1t