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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
THE VALUE OF FIRELESS
COOKERS

A FTRELESS cooker is Invaluable 10
a housekeeper, especially in hot
weather. The cookers are now 60 per
feet and inexpensive the woman who
does not own one is decidedly at dis
advantage when labor saving methods
are considered Cooking during OPP
pressive heat in summer is avoided
Foods can be started at a convenient
moment and yet be in readiness for the
most urgent. Healthful foods requir-
ing long cooking are made practicable
for the daily menu, and the weight OF
the cooked product from a pound of
rew material IL much increased.
r. The fireless cooker Is splendid for the
cheaper cuts Of meat Since tough
meat should cook for a long time at a
low temperature the cooker is a most
excellent medium for this purpose.
Stews and so called boiled meats seem
20 have a better favor when cooked in
the cooker than when cooked on the
st9ve. Beef. mutton and lamb cooked
in this way may be served as praised
meat, as a stew. as minced meat warm
ed in liquor and served on toast as
wet. dry and Drowned hash as meat
pie. meat turnover and other ways in
which cooked meats are reheated. Five
pounds OF meat could be served for
two In ten different ways. serving half
q pound at each meal
Excellent soup can be made from the
leftover carcass OF sfowl from the
neck piece Of lamb or from any left
over beef bones and scraps Of beef.
Place ia the kettle Of the fireless cook
er. cover with cold water. place on the
stove and bring slowly TO a boil. then
put In the cooker overnight. In the
morning remove the meat and bones
and use the liquor or stock. 10 be re-
heated and favored according to the
style Of soup desired
breakfast cereals are the most
abused foods in ordinary cookery
Rarely do they receive the long, slow
cooking which their nature demands
because OF the early rising this would
necessitHte. The hreless method de-
livers the full value OF the nutrients
with q minimum dependence upon the
cook
Fruit Is ofttimes n serious problem
on account Of expense. The freless
method makes available many dried
and evapOrated fruits. which can be
obtained reasonably at all seasons.
Delicious compounds can be made
which rival the best preserves in ap-
pearance and favor. in no respect
suggesting those usually served or the
iusipid canned products. Each shriv-
eled piece swells 70 it's original size.
unbroken. distended. with a Juicy. aro-
matte liquor and charged with the fla
vors which characterize the fruit in its
prime state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Care Of the Bands In Summer

DURING the summer months the wo-
man who is anxious to have really
pretty hands will find her best chance
TO beautify them.
True. there is the possibility of freck-
les and sunburn 10 mar their white
ness. but with care and a simple. mex
pensive lotion either OF these can be
warded OF and the redness and rough
ness caused by the sharp winds of
summer quickly removed. leaving the
hands white and soft with dainty
nails
To remove freckles from the hands a
lotion can be made up for a few cents
at home by mixing one-half ounce each
OF ordinary toilet vinegar. Jamaica
rum and elderflower water. together
with one and one-half ounces OF
strained lemon Juice. This should be
applied with a small sponge TO the
backs Of the hands several times dur
ing the day and At night and u busting
OF powder given when the lotion has
dried on the skin.
During the summer months the gfr
whose hands freckle easily should app
ply this lotion every morning and
night and so eradicate the harm done
each day. BY doing this she Will keeI
her hands in perfect condition during
| the whole season.
Lemon juice. whether mixed witt
rosewater or applied pure, will b,
found the most valuable aid in whiten.
ing the hands and making the Skin
soft and smooth
Few women realize the value OF lem.
on Juice as a cosmetic. especially IL
the care OF the hands. Applied with
an orange stick TO the nails 1t will re.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Danger for Gowns

CUT a piece OF heavy cardboard sew
enteen inches long and eight inches
wide and shape one side Of II like a
coat hanger. Now punch a small hole
IN the center one inch from the top
and tie a piece Of ribbon or tape
through II to make a loop to hang 1t on.
In the lower edge make two holes six
inches apart and either insert larg
safety pins or sew IN hooks TO hang
the skirt Of your gowns to.
This makes an inexpensive and Y ny
satisfactory frame TO hang your sum-
mer lingerie or linen frocks and waists
upon. keeping them fresh for a long
time after they have been ironed
These hangers may be padded with
raw cotton and covered with fancy silk
or Powered silkaline- A delicate sachet
powder sprinkled over the cotton adds
greatly TO their attractiyeness and per-
fumes the gown as well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

of the bedstead with turpentine. while
Others place camphor or wipe uaphtha
between the mattresses
II is easier 10 clean a woven wire
spring with a stif. dry brush. but If a
wet treatment is preferred wash il
over with a little warm water and soap
and remember TO stand the spring up
right In a current OF air. so that it may
dry quickly and not rust
AS the weather gets warm and the
blankets are discarded make a practice
OF washing one or two each week until
leach bed has been cleared
The blankets on the guest room bed
will probably not need washing. bur
these should be hung over q line in the
sunshine and gently beaten or shaken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

move stains. soften the cuticle and
loosen il, making the half moon at the
base more noticeable
Red hands are often due TO other
causes than those directly influenced
by the weather. Sometimes they are
caused by wearing gloves which are a
trihe too small and at others by flow
Of blood TO the hands. When the lat
ter Is the case it will be best to eXer-
else the hands by working them back
ward and forward from the wrist. This
will restore the circulation to its nor
NAL state and the redness will disap-
pear. When tight gloves are respon-
sible for the redness the remedy nat
uraIly lies in discarding them. Some
women imagine that a small glove
makes the hand appear smaller. This
/ is by no means the case. Loosely fit
/ ting gloves are not only better for the
/ hands. but give them a small effect sc
| long as they are not extremely large
! and are much more comfortable in
/ warm weather.
! To remove tan from the hands q
| cream should be applied at night and
! gloves about three sizes too large worn
! for a couple OF weeks. To make 6
/ cream take two ounces of CASTLE soap
I W. NNA-NNS "a caaNt ciA. SAAN OAalNt %
mutton suet and one ounce OF alco-
hol.
! Melt the soap after shredding It into
small pieces. then melt the suet, clari-
~ II and add to the soap. warm tn,
oil and add this next. and finally tn,
alcohol. beating all together 10 {
cream. Place in a Jar and apply L
the hands. rubbing the cream in with
an upward movement from knuckle.
| to wrist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

grade. Its edges have alternate group
ed scallops and a deeper curve OF seven
small ones. In the center of each shall
low curve is a tall. narrow empire bas-
ket worked in satin stitch and filled
with conventionaliZed daisies and TO-
liage in eyelet In the deeper curve is
semicircle OF eyelets with an eyelet
daisy and foliage above 1t. while oppo-
site each point are six petaled forget
menot and three leaves worked In satin
stitch. This is connected with the
semicircle OF eyelets by scrolls pointing
toward the basket.
The girl who likes effects with little
work VIII enjoy one OF the round or
oval centerpices with a border of darn
ed background used with conventional
designs at intervals worked IN solid
embroidery. The lines are usually
stamped for the darning at right an
giles TO the finished edge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
parasols

CHIFFON e used 20 cover OF partial
ly cover parasols. which are In all
manner OF eccentric shapes this sea-
son. Dome. bell. pagoda, lamp shade
ana palm LEAF are some Of the new
shapes Fashion DEGREES that ones hat
and parasol should match so that mil
liners are adding paraSols 10 their
stock White, green. cerise. purple and
blue satin parasols have wide bands OF
black velvet al their edges. These are
very smart. as are strip parasols. and
those OF embroidery or net over plain
or hguei Six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
IS Hrtlstlc New NeedleworR ss

THE girl who likes work that has a
permanent value should start this
summer some butterfly or basket
squares. which are Joined into any
sized centerpiece with a lace insertion
run at right angles. The centerpiece,
when finished. is bordered with lace 10
match, put on fiat The squares are OF
heavy white linen, five or six inches
each way. and two or three are used to
a side. according to the desired size.
The work is done in white mercerized
cotton entirely in eyelet stitch for the
butterfly. save for the body. which is in
satin stitch. The basket for the other
square may be outlined or worked solid
with the floral sprays in eyelet en-
brJidery.
A centerplece that should have ever
lasting style is worked in white mer-
cerized cotton on heavy linen OF fine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Che Vogue Of Ratine

ITO say that ratine is merely a vogue
very inadequately expresses the
hold this rough surfaced material has
upon US. although at present the price
renders It prohibitive to the large pub
lie. a condition that one surmises may
continue for the charm OF ratine Is
its quality. II is impossible to Imagine
u ratine that Is not all wool or one
brought out in any way under cheap
ened conditions
AS the pioneer OF rough surfaced
fabrics there could scarcely have been
found one better assured of success,
while the extraordinarily straight. APP
parently simple styles in vogue today
are most happily attuned to such ma
.teriaL
Eyes and voices are both alike often
raised in expOstulation over the price
OF dress materials today. But this Is
foolishness since the whole essence OF
successful creation depends prinari-
ly upon the superfine quality OF the
stun employed-not quantity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Buy Good Clothes and Mear Chem

TT Is wise sartoriaI advice to follow
best style and what you really require
and for the occasion you need IT
There are women who are always buy
Ing good clothes. but seldom wear
them. They put them away for great
occasions. which DO not come In suffl-
cient numbers to wear them out until
they are Old fashioned Then q great
deal Of money is FILTERED away in al
tering them. and while they ought "a
have been IN wear their owner was not
particularly well dressed. Appearance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
GOOD THINGS FOR THE
SUMNER menu
Peach Merinques.


TAKE six good sized rounds OF
sponge or plain cake. six halves OF
peaches. meringue made OF two egg
whites and one-third cup OF powdered
sugar. two and half tablespoonfuls OF
candied nuts and fruits chopped to-
gether.
Bake sponge OF plain cake in q thin
sheet Cut out in rounds and place on
each slice a peach half. filling in the
cavity with the fruit. Cover with me-
ringue and bake eight to ten minutes
in a slow oven. Serve with peach or
fruit sauce or boiled custard.
Delicious Frosted Lemon Pic.
Crate the rind' and squeeze the Juice
OF one large lemon. Put one cupful of
sugar and a piece OF butter the size of
an English walnut into a bowl Dis
solve one tablespoonful OF cornstarch
in little cold water. then add ere
cupful OF boiling water and pour it
into the bowl with the butter and
sugar then add rind and juice and the
beaten yolks OF two eggs. mix all to-
gether. I'LL crust and bake. Next beat
the two whites stifr with white sugar.
put over the top OF the pie. return TO
oven and let brown very lightly,
DeviIed Tomatoes.
Mix together the mashed yolks OF
three hard boiled eggs. a teaspoonful
each OF powdered sugar. made mustard
and pinch of salt and cayenne. Add
three tablespoonfuls of vinegar and
lemon juice Bring to boil and add
| two eggs we'll beaten and cook in a
double boiler until thick. Pour over
fried tomatoes and serve very hot
Eggplant q la Creole.
Pare young eggplant and cut into
dice Simmer in half cupful OF boil
ing water for ten or fifteen minutes
| Drain and press out the liquid. Their
| chop fine two onions. which fry in but
| ter. and add the eggplant and salt and
pepper seasoning: also one tablespoon
full each OF minced parsley and vine
gar and a tablespoonful OF butter. Pu
in a baking dish. cover with crumbs
dot with butter and bake twenty i've
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Serve frozen Buttermfik
In Melon

VISCOUNTESS cHINDA. wife Of
the Japanese ambassador in WASH
ingtOn entertained a few friends at
luncheon In that city and introduced
some Of the dainty ways of the orient
one course was cantaloUpe. ripe and
mellow. and the center. being perfectly
cleansed. was filed with frozen butter
milk. Il was delightful. the fiavors
ombining better than the usual va
niIla or fruit cream served with melon
Frozen buttern!lk Is a favorite dish
with the orieHtala. and sometimes q
little cognac or liquor is added. Wal
nut and fruit paste served with frozen
buttermilk Is an exceedingly rich and
tasteful dessert The viscountess has
a quaint luncheon service Of lacquer
and gold Her attendants are soft
eyed little maids dressed in the grace
ful flowing robes familiar through
pictures On tans and screens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

has so much to do with success In
life that many women throw away
their chances Of getting the best out
of existence by being dowdy. a really
good gown looks distinguished to the
end. while a second rate gown Is AL
ways trouble. No one feels at her
best when she is not as well dressed al
other people. and in good truth. other
people do not look upon her with the
same favor. Few women can afford "a
ignore the importance OF clothes. but II
Is not always spending money that is
be expended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

is used for the briIn facings. bows. etc
Bows of color in satin and in taffeta
yelled in black chantilly are effective.
as are the facings of colOr-rose. for
example-veiled by softly shirred black
tuIle OF chantilly. the outside OF the hat
being trimmed in great bow or ruche
of the lace.
stunning big leghorn hat trimmed
recently by clever girl had its brim
covered with her grandmothers chan
tilly black lace parasol top. the old
fashioned carriage parasol tops that
were not much larger than a 1912 pic
ture hat The center of the lace cover
was cut out sufficiently TO fit about
the low round crown and spread out
over the wide dropping brin. Heading
the lace ruffie was careless twist OF
natter blue velvet ribbon. topped by a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Il Useful Reminder

A COARSE scrubbing brush near the
kitchen door is the best sort of
shoe cleaner for muddy weather.
Put glycerin on the meat grinder. It
IS q lubricant and does not taste m the
food, and II is not harmful
bIildew win go away from curtains II
they are soaked with clean water and
rubbed with laundry soap and then
coated with table salt Then hang In
the sun Repeat the performance until
the stains are gone. although II they
are bad. 1t may take several treat
nents-
pinch OF borax IN the water with
fresh flowers VIII make them last
longer Salt can also be used for the
same purpose,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
POMPADOUR
FLOWERS BENEATH.

inner brim facing Of lace throws the
wavy dark hair into relief.
Big hats faced with lowered pompa-
dour silk or velvet with roses cluster
ing under the brim are very smart this
summer. One of these models is pic
tured faced with jouy velvet. with a
single handsome plume as the only
| trimming.
But perhaps the most eccentric large
hat of the season is called the adj
miraL This nautical piece of head
gear is nothing more than a simple
shepherdess shape, the fore and aft
trimming giving the sailorlike sugges-
ton. The hat is made of jouy taffeta
trimmed with plain taffeta plating
and the oddly arranged wreath Of
roses.
Though most women are fond Of the
dropping brim which shades the fact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

so fiatteringly, the newest of the mid
season shapes have their brims lifted.
The latest model with an uplifted eff
feet is the flange brim- This hat has
for a foundation cap of leghorn
which fits the head snugly. over this
is gathered frill of shadow lace, stiff
ened with a wire hoop at the edge and
lifted f1ange fashion. to show a cluster
OF flowers tucked under the loops OF
| lace. This hat accompanies a frock
of striped taffeta, with which are worn
long embroidered silk gloves and but
toned boots OF white buckskin.
In smart millinery each face is care
fully studied so that the beauty of the
features may be enhanced by the
sweep of the brim. and the shapes ant
lcolorings of most OF the hats OF tht
season are exquisitely lovely.
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Che New Wraps

FOR daily wear IN summer as well as
winter. with motoring and sports
OF all kinds. one must have a cloak at
hand. There is a shape which has
found many supporters. inspired lit
tie by the garments worn by Italian
peasants. hanging loose from the shout
ders and forming a point in the center
OF the back and having a cape cut IN
one All these garments fasten on the
left side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

shapes. all in straw or in straw with
crown covered with taffeta, lace or
other contrasting fabrics. are worn for
everything from morning toilet TO
formal dress. according to the degree
OF elaboration or general character of
the trimming.
For dressy hats much chantilly lace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Che Big Becoming OATS Of the Midsummer Season

Speaking Of natter blue coloring the
chic Vatican picture hat to be seen
among the cuts is of this shade OF blue
and apricot pink, combined with white.
The crown Of pin tucked batiste and
lace is mounted on a dropping rim OF
lace. finished at the edge with a broad
facing OF nattier blue straw. This
wreath of small silk roses is in shades
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13
Pave You a Macktnaw7

IF you are up to date In your ciothe6
mackinaw must be included ir
the summer wardrobe, This piece o.
wearing apparel is a snappy outinl
coat somewhat on the Norfolk JACKIE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

Of apricot pink and gray green. the
pink predominating. and two OF the fat
tomato roses are caught in the softly
knotted streamers Of blue and gray
shot taffeta ribbon. This hat was de-
signed for a dark haired and blue eyed
maid The natter blue brim facing
Geepens the blue of the eyes, while the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

A FEW yards OF Inexpensive cotton
bah trimming have given this
green linen fTock much distinction. II
Is increased 10y collar OF white pique
ana white cotton buttons A white
lat and veil and white buckskin but
toned boots complete the dainty COS
tune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

wreath OF tiny pink roses without To-
Iiage. The effect was very dainty and
girlish, and the cost was a mere tritle.
With this hat was worn a charming
little frock OF natter blue wolfe over
white silk, and the usual French touch
was contributed by the black velvet
sash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

wheel OF a perambulator. Much Of
their effectiveness. however. depends
upon the angle at which they are
pinned upon the hair. 1t is not always
easy to succeed with this angle There
should be laws of latitude and longi-
tude supplied by the mlliiners, where
by the purchasers OF their creations
might learn the exact angle which the
brim should bear 10 the line OF the
eyes. This little attention would put
an end to much OF the disappointment
which arises upon putting a dear Of a
hat" upon ones head for the first time
at home.
Big. low crowned. dropping brim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-13

~ IDSCNfMER hats are i'm
~ mense They are veritable
cart wheels and actually
u much larger than the
The Bourbon news., 1912-08-27
Meeting OF Kentucky Jailers.

County Jailer w. T. BalIinger, OF
Lexington, is busily making prepare.
tlons to entertain the members of the
Kentucy Jaiier's Association at its
sixth annual meeting which will be
held in that city on Tuesday, Septem
ber 8. The meetings will be held al
the courthouse and large number OF
the 120 jailers of the State are expect
ed to attend.
The officers of the jailers' association
are as follows:
President-W. S. Fitzgei aid, Dan
Vile.
Secretary-J. S. Mullins. Winchester
First Vice President and Treasurer
C. w. Mitchell, New Castle.
Second Vice President-Neal Silvers,
Somerset.
Third Vice President-W. T. Balm
ger. Lexington.
Executive Committee-John K. Pillar
Louisville: Geo. H. Mitchell, New
Castle; ]. S. Mullins, Winchester
E. F. Taylor. Lagrange; C. M.
Briggs. Morganfield z. d. Lusby.
Georgetown w. T. Ballinger. Lexing
ton; H. C. Combs. West Liberty; Ed.
Thompson, She. byville; q. H. Smith,
Versailles: Neil Silvers. Somerset.
The Bourbon news., 1912-08-27
Kentucky Fair Dates.

The following are the dates fixed fol-
holding the Kentucky fairs for 1912, as
far as reported. Officers of fairs are
requested to report to us any omissions
or correction of dates.
Shelbyville-August 27, four days.
London-August 27. three DAYS.
Nicholasville- August 27, three days.
Fulton-August 28, four days.
Z Germantown-August 2S. four days.
Dover-August %, four days. a
pringfeld-August %. four days.
Forence-August %, four days.
Franklin-August %, three days
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3, three
days.
PARIS, September 3. five days.
TOmpkinsvil!e-Sp 4, four
days.
acknowledgements 4, three
days.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a, four days.
Bowling Green-September a, four
days.
Sanders-Tri-Count Fair, Septem.
Der a. four days.
Monticello-Septem 3, four days.
Louisville State Fair-Sept. 9. six
days.
Melbourne September II, five days.
Horse Cave-September 1S, four
days