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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

a conventional cross stitch. Not another
girl in the entire school could boast
bag like that! And now comes revival
of the old-fashioned schOolbag, even to
the cross stitch work and crewels'
The average boy and girl of school-go-
ing age detests the readymade bags OF
woven tWine or mating. AS TO leather
ones. they are not only inaTtistic but eN-
vens!ve and so heavy that they add 70
the weight Of the already heavy books
The wise mother will therefore bestoW a
little more thought on the prosaic though
necessary, subject Of schoolbags than per-
haps she has hitherto done. The older
g!il. too who no longer depends upon her
mother for everything, Will equip herself
al.o with new bags and straps.
IL the receptacle IL for the wee tot who
loves animals and birds, why not pay
tribute to the youngsters fancy and
make him q bag with a bird or animal
design worked In cross stitch or stencilled
across the flap? For the purpose. select
tan or brown burlap, half yard length
Of which will suffice. Cut for an envelope
Rag, with a flap 12i, by "a inches. Use the
extra width for making the accordion
extension IN the sides. the latter extend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
PROGRESS AND THE MODERN HOOoEr1OLD
How to Make Some Original
School Bags and Straps
BY Louise E. Dew.

tacks. And by all means place layer
of blotting paper underneath TO absorb
the superiluOus color. To get the best re-
suits, the stencil brush must be clean and
dry before putting II into the paints
Thoroughly fill with color, then brush or
on the edge of a can or tumbler until the
brush is apparently dry. Hold the brush
between the thumb and middle finger OF
the right hand to insure perfect control
Hold at a right angle to the surface;
otherwise the color is liable to work un-
der the stencil plate and blur it, Then
start to stencil by rubbing or "daobine
the brush in circular movement genty
and evenly over tho open spaces In the
stencil plate. on coarse cloth ike DUR
lap II is well to dab or pounce the brush
into the meshes of the fabric thoroughly
After all the pattern has been stenciiled'
remove the tacks and lift the plate care
fully TO avoid possible sliding over the
wet paint. Now wipe the stencil so IL
will be clean for the next design. AS the
paint gathers under the stencil great care
must be exercised in cleansing the under
as well as the upper portion OF the pia'e'
4 single chick or owl may be USED III
regular repeating style, as may also
swallow or any other bird. The stenci
may be reversed. if desired. thus renew
ing the sameness. New combinations may
be easily formed. and 10 sec the effect
one can stencil them on ordinary manila
paper. The flying swallow, for example
NAV be used on the Zap of the bag II
can then be used as repeating border
an around the bag proper, reversing OF
one side.
The owl design is very effective for the
point Of en- envelope flap bag, using no
other decoration. Or, the entire front OF
tho bag may have an owl deslgn-the
bird In the centre ana q conventional
border around the same, using yellow and
green paints for the stencil. Blues and
reds work up effectively in this particular
design, especially on a craftsman bag,
using brown for the aCOrDs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
In Which More Stress Is
Laid on the .Child's
Luncheons Than on
the Teachers.

There is no doubt that in these Gays
Of superior advantages children must
travel quite some distance to schools,
and that one Of the most vital points III
the uphringing OF these children is the
school luncheon. For this reason much
attention Of late IL being bestowed not
only on the dietary but on the method
of carrying this important meal 20 the
schoolhouse.
Ii is very difficult TO say in this con-
nection which is the most vital The
dietary which At first glance would seem
70 be ample may be reduced to NIL after
the child either refuses TO carry IL or
filings IL away upon getting out on the
street Therefore. in this little article tho
main points about the carrying OF lunch
cons only viii be emphasized.
In Fig. IS picture OF luncheon
20 loo carried IN paper box. The advan-
tages Of this are quite obvious. especial
Is for the child who dislikes TO carry
anything back home In the afternoon.
The cup in the picture, of course, is
paper. aHd consequently need not be
taken 10 and fro.
This package consists Of ono pear,
graham bread and butter and chicken
sandwiches wrapped In waxed paper.
ginger bread (also wrapped in waved
paper and piece OF chocolate cake.
Fig. shows the leather handbag,
which is n very convenient way OF carry
ing luncheons TO school or 10 business;
OF course. this necessltates bringing the
handing homo again, hut, as IL Is so
light and simple and as il can be used
20 carry other things home. it is a great
convenience. Another advantage, espe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

bags and straps are canvas, burlap,
denim. arras cloth. brocade and corduroy.
The latter makes u very handsome bag
when stenciled ia contrasting shades
clever girl who mnde such bag. added
an extra little envelope pocket In which
to carry her carfare and handkerchief,
thus obviating the necessity OF ii purse.
This receptacle was made separate. and
when finished was stitched securely 10
the bag just below the Zap. II was Sc
cured with a patent fa1ener. .t
Tho heavy ''paperoid" expanding wal
let's that are made like leather and which
are used for legal documents, are excel
lent for foundations when 1t comes to
making school bags They are inexpen-
siye and may be purchased OF any sta
toner. 1t II ali easy matter to cover
them with velveteen, and slip in paste
board interllnings. No better foundation
can be imagined, They come in all sizes
and are excellent models.
In any event. the straps OF the bag
are best made Of the same material
stitched many times 20 make them
stronger A fat braid may be stitched
on afterward, II desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

ing TO the flap. IL will lie well 10 inter
line afterward slipping in two heavy
pieces Of pasteboard cut to At the front
and back Of the bag proper This prscau-
ton Will insure the shape of the bag and
also iengthen its days considerably.
The accordion extensions In the sides
should be knife pleated, dampened and
pressed so the pleats will lie fiat, before
they are inserted and stitched into place.
This Will make the bag appear more
vorku1annke, and the result Will be a
commodious receptacle. A fiat braid the
same shade as the burlap may be stitched
around the entire bag, flap and all, to
give q finish. II desired. In any event, the
flap is first stamped and worked In cross
stitch or stencilled before the bag is
made UP.
Nearly any shop that keeps stencils has
I'm stock bird and animal designs The
old hen and chick designs pictured are
always ready for use, and they may be
distributed according 70 ones fancy. They
may form q border across the flap, and
an extra chick or two may be stencilied
ocross tho lower portion of the 6ag
proper. 1t Is a pretty and most realistic
idea TO first stain the burlap flap grass
green-at least the lower portion or IL.
A few streaks of blue water color Will
~.n,uiate sky admirably. When the back
.ound is dry the old hen and chick stem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

Young America who is full OF patriotic
IDEAS Will like the emblem OF the eagle
on his bag The latter Will need TO be cut
on more capacious lines, though It tho
material selected is wide, the half-yard
length will suffice. Measure the largeS
book to be carried, presumably the geog-
raphy. and cut the canvas accordingly
Twenty-six inches is a better length, al
this permits Of a longer flap, which IL
needed for the eagle emblem. The color
is a matter OF taste, but brown or tan
seems TO be the iavorite OF most young
people, preferably the latter, SO the en-
blem can be stenciled in the darker
browns and reds. A heavy cotton cord
may be sewn around the bag, with an
over and over stitch. securing It firmly, SO
there will be no lnopportunc rppings.
The older girls who have laundering
after craftsman designs will Hike the con-
ventional running borders, or unit for
the flap of the bag, worked IN class colors
or stenciled according to taste. Or the
class flower may be worked out either In
a conventional or unconventional design.
National 6gures-ChiDese, japanese 0r
Dutch-may be used as repeating border
on the deep, straight flap Of the bag The
latter. IN this case. should extend well
toward the middle OF the bag, and be Sc
cured with three loops OF soutache and
buttons. Patent fasteners may be used
Instead, the loops and buttons merely
serving as ornaments. Small fasteners.
however, are worse than none At all. az
they will not remain clasped, so the lafs-
est size should be selected for the pur-
pose.
while the envelope bag, either with a
square or pointed flap, is the favored
shape, there is novelty bag that Is
growing IN popularity, in the shape OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

When the school bells ring in few
days several million lads and lassies all
over this broad land viii sally forth in
brand new toggery and with shining faces
20 answer the rollcall. Then all aboard
for the new school year.
1t seems such short time TO each
mother since it was she vino was being
washed and kissed and bundled OFF to
school. Now it is her small Darby or
Joan who must be prepared for the event
II she will but think back bit she viii
remember her exceeding Joy over a Ger
tain attractive schoolbag in which she
carried her books TO and from the Tenn
pie Of Learning, q bag that made her the
envy Of all the other little girls just be-
cause e was different
Not that il was so very remarkable.
but IL was made by mothers own hands
Of heavy brown material and worked
with bright colored crewels And oh, joy
Straight across the flap was row or
circumspeet little hgures-6rst boy. then
a girl, the former carrying schoolbooks,
tho later dinner pail, and all worked IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
School Luncheons for
Teachers and Children

ciauv for a grown up. is that it does
No, look like a lunchbox. This bag con-
,ains peanut butter sandwiches, tomato
and Iettuce salad and sponge cake
This luncheon kit and menu is fhoro
fitted for teachers than students ,.h
zig. 2 shows a collapsible box, when
can be easily folded and slipped into tne
school bag or under the suap .,,d,
luncheon consists OF peanut putteI s'd
wiches. a bottle of hot milk. sliced preau
and butter. caramel custard and dates.
THE essentials for putting UP an!
Luncheon are primarily TO arouse tne
appetite by its general atttactlVeHeso
and ,ompactness, ana also ne u nro-
ughtness In weight and genera Dr.
tecfiyo wrapping measures. Naxed paPs.
should also be on hand in QUANTITIES IN
the home, so that no lack OF II WIZ -
any time cause the bread etc'' "
come stale or the dry things 10 peSoilio
wet bv contact with the moist 1000
II is a very nice idea 10 put. enough
luncheon In the outfit so that the cn ilu
or teacher-will have enough OF one
mr. two things to offer some to another
This makes for sociability, and cer,ain-
ly AZ far az children are concerned en-
genders q kind Of generosity worth cur
tivating. o,,,,rar
should not have sweets for their lunch-
con, This T. n great mistake as cnii
dren are very much In need OF sweets
rightfully administered. ~. 8.
II the stan Of servants is so that II
is convenient Il Is often very attrac,.Ne
10 tie up the sandwiches with "a piece
Of ribbon. especially If the child's ap-
petite lass at luncheon time.
Another important thing IS Tor inc
mother To bear in mind In the case or
the child that she herself should p IiS
up tho luncheon, as the child generailS
ENJOYS what mother puts up better than
any one else -.
This Is quite natural. as the mother
generally knows or ought 10 know,
whether IL be a big child who teaches
or a little child who studies, just what
the child likes best Some mothers put
up a little package carefully wrapped
with many pieces OF paper. each day as y
surprise. accompanied by a little note OF
greeting for the noontime repast. All these
little things add zest 10 the meal ,ha s6 snG
throughout the day. In slang words,
every little bit helps" and this little ~
can be contributed by the home IN thls
very question OF school luncheons with
very little extra effort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
A Few Suggestions for the
Autumn Home Maker.
By Margaret 'rravers,


There IL current the idea that hsn
people OF moro or less small means con-
trive TO exist That II may be made at
tractive seems beyond the pale OF POSI-
bility. but. as a matter of fact, Il re-
spends AZ readily to the individuality OF
the occupant and the expenditure of ef-
fort az room OF much greater size. IL
can be made not only lIvable. but decided
eddy comfortable and attractive.
The accompanying illustration is OF n
hall room In rooming house. Although
seemingly hopeless. careful consIdera-
ton Of its needs has transformed It into
delightful combination sitting room and
bedroom.
The wall covering is the usual patterned
sort found In a boarding house where tho
question of long service and hard knocks
bars the use OF plain tints. An ivory
white enamel was decided upon for the
woodwork because OF the readiness with
which 1t harmonizes with any Scheme of
furnishing. The resultant effect was
fresh cleanliness charming to behold.
The furniture was the next thing TO
have attention.
The arrangement is distinctly good. The
chifronier is placed close to the window,
SO that adequate light can be had for
making ones toilet. the position OF the
couch bed insures proper light for read
ing by night or by day, and the easy
chair, conveniently stationed between the
lamp and the window, suggests COM
Portable place for sewing or for the en-
joyment OF n loved book. Consider the
location Of the table. How much better
the arrangement that places II where II Is
in preference to the corner by the win
dow. Thus the privilege OF drinking In
the air and sunlight while seated In the
big chair 10 not sacrificed. Even the
straight chair was not given its perma-
nent place without thought OF the part It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
Furnish ing the Hall Bedroom

plays as a handy receptacle Tor one
clothes or ones seh during the Outlines
tedious operation OF dressing. ...
The dainty charm VI the window hang
ing deserves word Of commendstion.
II 10 made Of scrim, printed in pretty,
distinct pattern Eight yards were re-
quired and IL cost 20 cents a yard, This
material is to be had In wide variety
Of colors and designs, prices ranging from
20 cents TO IS cents a yard. For such
purpose the conventional design is prefer
able as IL ~ less ornate and harmopizes
more readily with the average decorative
scheme. Scrim launders well, q fact which
adds the quality of practicability TO that
OF effectiveness.
The Importance OF little things is no.
where more IN evidence than In the sue
cessful decoration Of a small room. The
truth Of this is evidenced in this room by
the few good toilet articles, simply ar
ranged the neat book rack. which affords
protection from too much handling OF
ones favorlte volumes, as well az prevent
ing them from being accidentally knocked
off the desk, and the severely plain but
pretty lamp. which is decidedly I'm good
taste and matches the mission furniture
The Bagdad couch cover, aided by mex
pensive but good looking pillows. contrib
utcs much 20 the livableness and the
charm of the room.
In the chiffonier mirror Is caught a
glimpse of a door leading into an adjoin-
ing room. As this was permanently closed
II afforded a splendid opportunity for an
improvised bookcase-made Of boards
enamelled to match the woodwork
The ideal thing of course f. IA hardwood
floor and rugs. but this Is not often pos
sible. II II is practical there IL no doubt
that solid color paper is more artistic
for pictures and more restful to the occu-
pant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
SOME DESIGNS
FOR BAGS

more than ever TO see that tho straps on
school bags are heavy enough to obvlate
the difficulty, and 10 permit the chldren
TO carry these receptacles In their hands.
In this way they arc compelled TO shit
the bag from one side TO the other to rest
their hands and arms. Book straps are,
for this reason, coming into favor again.
AS they are easily made, every boy and
girl of school age should have one TO use
for change.
An old leather belt makes an excellent
strap. Ii may be covered with canvas
and neatly stitched The eyelets should
be punched IN the canvas with n stilletto
and afterward buttonholed. The mono
gram of the boy or girl may be stencilled
or embroidered on the back of the strap.
one of the most attractive book straps
seen was Of navy blue canvas, the buckle
OF brass on the back Of the strap was
naval emblem-the anchor, stars and
stripes, with the eagle in the centre-all
in red and white. To all appearances II
was hand embroidery. but the clever girl
who thought OF the scheme confessed that
she used the detachable emblems left over
from her sailor suit. These emblens may
be purchased at any department store.
three for 10 cents. which is far cheaper
than working them. The larger sized ones
cost 40 cents. Initials and monograms
may be purchased In the Same way, SO
the girl who has neither the time nor in
clination TO embroider can have her mon
ogram just the same. Two-and-one-half-
inch letters cost 80 cents in sets Of three:
throe-lnch letters cost 70 cents.
Floral designs. repeating borders and
conventional patterns all work up beau
TRULY for decorating book straps. The
stencil design on the same Is exceedingly
practical, and as effective as anything
with the exception Of the monogram OF
the owner.
Among tho materials favored for both
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

reason he should be given his entire earn
ings over and above the cost OF tho raw
material which enters into what he pro-
duces. DR.. Peyton says 1t is useless TO
argue that the cost of the prisoners
maintenance should he taken out OF his
earnings, for no reformatory attempting
TO carry out the purposes for which 1t was
created can ever hope to be self-sustain-
ing When the state takes into custody
and locks up one Of its dereiicts and af-
fords society protection against his Of
fences society has got all to which ir is
entitled. and has no right 10 appropriate
the prisoners earnings. thus being a party
TO the crime of pauperiEing his family"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

One OF the chief objects OF this psyche
logical research Is to determine what work
the criminal Is best suited for Author-
ties have repeatedly pointed out the fact
that crime has increased as We have left
agriculture behind us and replaced II with
manufacturing industries. Agricultural
employment has the lowest percentage Of
crime. For this reason It is planned to
train the prisoners In intensive farming
The Indiana reformatory will bo the
first institution of the kind (for males)
where psychological methods formulated
on scientific laboratory experiments are
put In use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

OF ground mace. one teaspoonful Of GROUND
ginger. one tablespoonful OF chopped Onion
and two tablespoonfuls OF chopped parsley
Take a deep pie dish and line II with
pie crust, then put cup IN the centre
Of the dish. (this cup will hold the sravJ).
Then put the chicken in the dish. two raw
potatoes cut In thin slices and one hard
boiled egg cut In slices. Put the potatoes
and egg on top OF the chicken and cove
the dish with pie crust, bake and seryv
hOf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

Gil may be applied in yellow for the latter
and brown for the former.
II Will be a good plan to waterproof
your stencil plate the first thing. going
over II with varnish. using dry brush 10
put the varnish on both sides OF the stem
ell AS this dries quickly, 1t makes
tough stencil and one that can be easily
cleaned. Keep the stencil plate fiat after
Il has been vanished TO prevent II fron'
cracking.
Tuck the 'urlap on board in order 10
present taut surface, using thumb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
BROWN MES.

Two eggs cupful OF sugar, half q cup.
fui Of butter. two-thrds of a cupful Of
-four, two squares Of chocolate melted,
two-thirds of a cupful OF chopped wal
nuts. vanilla TO taste. mix all well to-
gether. Bake in thin layers in baking
pan In a quick oven. When baked out
into squares.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
STUFFED BEEF HEART.

Make q stuliing If hall cupfuI OF Dread
crumbs, one teaspoonful OF chopped pars-
ley. one-fourth teaspoonful of mace. pep
per, ginger, teaspoonfu of salt, one tea
spoonful OF sage, 1 medium sized onion
chopped, mix well together, then put II in
the top Of the heart, put into roasting
pan and haste II frequently. Roast until
20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 7, 1912.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1912.

BREAKFAST.-Iced watermelon, 'fried
fish in corn meal. baked potatoes. hot but
tered toast, coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SCPPER.-LObster
salad, bread and butter sandwiches
toast, baked apples, waters. tea.
DlNNER.--Cream OF caulifower soup,
tenderoin OF beef and mushroom sauce.
string beans. potato croquettes, romsine
salad, vanilla fee cream with caramel
sauce. nuts, raislns. crackers and cheese,
coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
TOMATOES WITH CAVIAR AND
EGGS,

Take as many medium sized tomatoes
as there are guests to be served. Scoop
out the tomatoes TO make an opening
large enough that will hold one table
spoonful OF caviar and one Tablespoonful
OF chopped hard boiled eggs. Place the
stuffed tomatoes on lettuce leaves ana
serve. Use tomatoes that have been ID
the ice box four or five hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
FISH IN CORN MEAL.

Take any Ash that you wish to Try sho
roll It In yellow cornmeal. Fry in the
usual way In fryins this way egg is not
necessary. Be sure and have your h'h
dry before rolling in the cornmesl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01

great saving OF ice In the warm days
Is gained by putting bottles OF water In
the ice box. 1t saves choppne the Ice
every little while to make Ice water. II
the bottles OF water are put IN the icea
box early In the morning the water will
be the right temperature for drinking at
luncheon time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-01
CHICKEN PIE.

Cut up the chicken and stew it until 1t
Is tender, season It with one teaspoonfui
OF thyme. half IL teaspoonful OF pepper, one
tablespoonful Of salt. half a teaspoonful