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La Junta tribune., 1913-12-06

gate OF these different amounts is
$40 per month. which is sufficient
to employ competent engineer
Kansas City Star.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
NewIdeas for Housewife
Who Likes Culinary Art

The housewife who takes pleasure and
pride in the culinary branch Of her house.
hold labors is always on the lookout fo-
new ideas. She is also glad to find old
ones improved upon and offered In new
forms. The decoration for a cake. a new
receptacle wherein to cook an entree. a
new stufing for fowl, new pie filling
or an original garnish are as dear to the
good cooks heart as state secret Is
to that of a politician.
So much has been borrowed from sister
nations in this line that there seems lit
tie new under the sun, so it now be-
hooves those in search of novelty to turn
their eyes inward and invent and create
novelties from their own experience. The
popular individual service gives wide
scope for the cooks imagination, and
many suggestions she will get by just
taking a little trip through the favor
shops. where many ideas of this kind are
started.
A cake of three layers, with a soft
creamy filling and soft frosting. before
the frosting stiffens may be sprinkled
with finely ground pistachio nuts. and
on top, in star form. arrange candied
mint leaves and finish the center with
a rose made of the candied rose leaves
deftly arranged
Marrow bones stuffed with sweetbreads
Rnd mushrooms, with savory seasoning,
when they are taken from the oven. may
be fitted with high paper collar and
harrow black necktie tied in a square
bow, and a foolscap of paper. and they
should be served on lace paper doilies.
Extra mayonnaise is served in 4 half
lemon skin that has been relieved Of
the pulp and had slice cut from the
end so it stands upright 1t may also
be covered with a futed paper cap.
The yolks of hard cooked eggs may
have pepper. salt, olive oil, a dash of
Worcestershire sauce added to them and
mixed to a paste then formed into small
balls. roll them in powdered nuts and
drop them into the salad. using the rings
Of white for the garnish on top.
For the simple home luncheon the or
dnary pancake may do duty for dessert.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Start Your Sum, m err
Garden in Indoor Seed
Boxes Now.
By JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

dare say there is never a June time
when some woman does not look out
upon the loveliness of her neighbor' 8
garden and sigh with regret that the
ground at her own disposal has not been
used to better floral advantage. And
usually this very woman has felt the
same thing every June-time. and has
promised herself each summer that she
would have a garden of her own in
another year, only to forget her intention
again in the early Spring until 1t was too
late to accomplish her purpose.
The first three weeks in March should
be utilized by the fiower-loving woman
for Fastening the summer blossoms, for
one needs only a sunny window and 2
comparatively even temperature to ac-
complish this. Shallow boxes. OF pans,
should be selected for the seed planting.
An inch OF broken crockeryf or small
coal will provide the drainage. Over
this carefully prepared earth should be
sprinkled an inch In depth. Any soil
that is well aeratsd ana drains freely
may be used with goc1 results. A garden
soil that has been mixed with leaf mold
and sand In perhaps the best combina-
tion. After the seed pan is prepared.
It should be plunged into a tub OF water
until It II thoroughly moistened. then
drained. After this the seeds should be
sowed directly from the packet to the
pan, AID covered with a piece OF glass.
- Part of Wisdom.
It is always the part of wisdom to
buy the best seeds obtainable. They may
prove a little more expensive but the
results will amply justify the difference
In price. for the blossoms will be better
IN quality. larger in size. and more satis-
factory in color.
In selecting flowers for the summer
garden which are to be started now from
seeds, any of the sumuer-blooming an
nuals may be relied upon with the ex-
ception of chrysanthemums, geraniums.
cannas, and carnations, all of which are
seldom satisfactory when raised from
seeds.
When pansies. asters. and most OF the
comparatively large seeds are chosen for
the terminating pan they should be
sprinkled on top of the soil, sifted over
lightly with fne earth. pressed down with
the hand. covered with glass, and great
care should be given TO the moisture OF
the earth. 1t means failure to have II
become dry and baked. 1t is not a bad
idea to remove the glass at night and
wipe of the moisture which may have
collected on it. When the seeds have
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

fairly started to show leaves the cover
ing of the terminating pan may be re-
moved entirely. but the box should still
be kept In a temperature not lower than
sixty degrees and not more than eighty
until the young ANTS are strong enough
to be transplsnted.
snapdrsgons Satisfactory.
One Of the most satisfactory annuals
raised from seeis are snapdragons When
the little plants reach an inch In height
they may be trinsplanted into pots and
placed in a winGow until about the mid
die of May whea It VIII be safe to 81
them out in the GROUND. They Will bios
som from July urtil the frost nips theyu
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Built.in wardrobes.
Plenty of Yelling Used.

Plenty Of face yelling is necessary to
make a smartly adjusted veil. Anything
like a skimpy {ffect, with the back of
the veil strained at the edges by a veil
pin. is inimical 10 the distinguished and
correct effect Of the headgear. Wide veil
ing and plenty bf it must be used with
even a small h3t, and after the top Of
the veil has be9h pinned to the hatbrim
at front and bSck. the excess Of mate
rial II drawn s\ftly under the chin in
folds and the loote edges at the back are
caught down unker the barette. The
draped folds Of yelling under the chin are
like stock collaf. and with the throat
thus covered. onA may wear an OPEN
necked bodice which would otherwise
look very badly under the coat opening
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
HOW TO UTILIZE ODD
SCRAPS OF CRETONNE
Many Attractive Articles Grow Out
of Contents of the Patch

After hoarding UP scraps Of cretonne
left from window draperies and furni-
ture covers. a clever woman emptied her
patch bag one day. and from the oddly
shaped pieces of cretonne made many
pretty articles.
A large roll Of rose-sprigged French
cretonne furnished material enough TO
cover a hatbox.
To successfully accomplish this. cut a
band long enough to encircle the box
and wide enough 10 cover the sides. with
allowance made for turning in at the top
and bottom.
With bookbinder's paste join the ends
at one corner. Slash the edges SO that
they will turn neatly. and paste in place.
Cover the lid in the same manner. and
properly TO finish the box line with cre-
tonne or plain material. pasting the sides.
bottom. and top smoothly to the PASTE
board foundation. This makes a lovely
box in which TO keep your best hat. and
is one which need not be concealed from
view.
Pretty Sofa Cushion.
From pieces OF cretonne woven in an
old tapestry design an effective screen
for a samovar or coffee urn Is fashioned
in this manner: From stiff cardboard cut
two rectangles and round one end OF each.
Divide one OF the pieces directly In half.
Using the cardboard for a pattern, cut
the cretonne. neatly stitching the outside
and lining together with a whipstitch.
To either side of the large section join
smaller one. forming hinges in three
places. This forms an adjustable screen
which Is an ornament to any table.
From quite large piece Of cretonne was
made an oblong cushion. To duplicate
this make a slipcover in the usual way
and stitch a band OF twine, lace. or heavy
crocheted insertion at either end, four
or five inches from the edge Of the pillow.
An attractive correspondence folio Is
made by cutting two oblongs from card
board. Cover these with cotton batting,
using bookbinder's paste. Cover the in
side with plain material matching the pre-
dominating color In the cretonne. Cut
a piece of cretonne large enough to cover
both oblongs and allow material for turn
ing in at the edges, also an inch for the
hinge.
whipstitch the cretonne to the lining.
joining the two sections together. On
one side fasten three bands OF ribbon or
tape to hold the sheets of paper in place.
and on the other arrange bands dividing
the section in half for the envelopes. Fold
the halves together and tie shut with tame
or ribbon. This will prove an acceptable
gift to the traveller. the girl away at
school, or the woman who boards.
From the tiniest scraps dainty needle
cases may be fashioned
Cut the two cardboard sections anv
shape you desire. and cover with cotton
batting. From cretonne cut the outside
covering and the lining from plain silk.
Whipstitch the two neatly together.
Fashion four leaves for the case from
white flannel notching the edges. Place
these between the stiff covers and join
with ribbon or silk cord. II desired, the
edges of the covers may be bound with
antique braid. This produces a particu-
larly effective finish.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Scotch Roll.

Remove the tough skin from about five
pounds Of the flank Of beef. With a
sharp knife cut the meat from the thick
part and lay it on the thin Mix together
two tablespoons salt, half teaspoon pep
per, eighth of teaspoon cloves, and a
teaspoon summer savory. Sprinkle this
over the meat and then sprinkle on three
tablespoons vinegar. Roll up and tie
with a twine and put away in a cold
place for twelve hours. Then place in
a stewpan, cover with boiling water and
simmer gently for three and a half
hours. Mix four heaping tablespoons
flour with half cup of cold water and
stir into the gravy. Season to taste
with salt and pepper and let simmer for
an hour LONGER. Serve hot or cold.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
WOMEN UPHOLD THE
DIGNITY OF STAGE
Noted Actress Declares 1t Has UntelI-
able influence on Manners
and Morals.

Miss Annie Russell, who has this sea-
son formed a company for the purpose
of reviving old English comedy. and who
will be seen here at the Belasco Theater
this week. says that it is the women
who must uphold the dignity of the
American stage. The following is an ex-
tract from an article written by her on
this subject:
The dignity of the American stage is
largely in the hands of our women. They
are working SO intelligently. SO success
fully along all the lines of general public
interests that they should be a power in
upholding the theater in its high position
of far-reaching enlightenment and
healthy amusement, especially as 1t Is
very center of influence on manners
and morals of UNRELIABLE Importance. This
can be accomplished by strong support
of worthy plays, by fearless, intelligent
criticism, based, of course. on a serious
study of the theater and its conditions. a
critical appreciation of the acted drama
and some knowledge Of the art of act
ing-which I do assure you is an art,
and worthy of higher standard Of criti-
cism than the I don't know anything
about acting, but / think she is just
lovely kind
Fortunately there is a large group of
highly intelligent. enthusiastic theater-
lovers who maintain some part of the
theater at it's highest level. and while
the group is small. compared with the
greater mass of theater-goers, its influ-
ence is enormous. Where they go the
others follow-sometimes-a from the
magnetic attraction of success a beauti-
full play may flourish and give its mes
sage to thousands of persons who go to
see it primarily because it is the thing
to see. The playgoer who can SO create
a vogue for the best things can do much
missionary work among the playgoers
with low standards and careless theater-
going habits.
The motto Of our theater is at pres
ent: We give the public what it wants
How much more to be desired is the
motto of Goethe on the Opera House at
Frankfort-on-the-Ma Main: TO the truth, the
light, and the good"
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Most of the Summer
Blooming ANIMALS
May Be Relied Upon.

II they are not allowed to 20 to seed.
Sweet alyssum that is started indoors
nov will be white with blossoms lons
before the seeds which are planted later
directly in the ground.
Petuniss are another most -safisfactorv
apnual and are well worth the atten-
uon, re Woman who has small fiori-
tcuitural knowledge. The new varieties
are 20 rich and deep in tone as to seem
quite different flower from the sick
ly shades which we associate with the
old-time petunia. The seedlings of this
hardy annual do not need so much
moisture as those Of many other flowers
Cannas will blossom much earlier II
started now in the house. The roots
should be cut into as many pieces as
there are eyes, an operation which should
not be performed, however, until after
they have been brought into the light
and warmth and started into growth. II
the roots are started in pots now you
will find yourself supplied with a wealth
Of crimson blossoms throughout the
summer.
Planting perennials In the window
boxes Is an ill-repaid task for they rare
ly blossom until the next year. and may
as well be started in the seed bed next
month. but the ANIMALS will bring a
glorious return for your fo-ethought Of
the present by supplying you with sturdy
plants for your garden in May when your
less wise neighbor is Just beginning to
sow her seeds.
Not . Good Selection.
Mignonette is not wise selection for
the terminating box because 1t is q
practical impossibility to transplant It
without giving the plant a check. Those
who are successful with II will tell you
that the secret lies in planting 1t Just
where you want II to flower. II the
sweet smelling mignonette is wanted for
the house. the seed should be sowed in
pots at the beginning. After germina-
ton thin down to one plant to each not
where It will grow until the roots fill
their receptacle, when. OF course. II
should be shifted to a larger pot with
as little disturbance Of the roots as
possible.
The main advantage in starting the
dahlia now is that the stock OF desir-
able varieties may be increased. Like
the roots of canras. dahlias will grow
nicely in the house II given moisture
and heat. They will soon push up
small shoots which can be taken OF and
rc-potted in light sandy soil.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
some ECONOMY IS
AN EXTRAVAGANCE
Too Many Women Throw Away
One Thing to Save
Another.

There Is a deal OF so-called economy
that Is senseless extravasance and de.
Too many women, in their effort to save
everything. throw away a large amount
Of material that could be expended or
used in a much better way, and in the
end attain q result that is far from
gratifying. There Is more than the mere
saving Of cents worth of leftover food
to be considered in the practice of econ
omy. notably labor. the cost Of fuel.
time. and the final result Of the whole.
The desire to save half of a scent
loaf Of bread. which causes some women
to use q quart Of scent milk. and four
eggs at I or cents apiece, half an
hours time, and 10 cents worth Of fuel
in order to produce a dish that no one
likes and that the whole family refuses
to eat. Is the result of q mistaken idea
Of economy. By far better would be the
purchase Of q quart Of ice cream at 50
cents, which would save her time, labor.
fuel and give the family the pleasure Of
luxury and add to the value Of the
menu.
Learn valaes.
II, to offset the expense Of the ice
cream. she could be taught to buy less
bread, cut 1t carefully, Just what was
needed for each meal and no more, to
croutons, there would never be any more
stale bread left in her breadbox than
she would need for breading croquettes
or chops once or twice a month. II, in
spite of careful buying and cutting, she
should some day find herself with part
of a loaf Of bread to dispose of, she
might much better throw away the three
or four cents worth Of food than expend
30 or 40 cents to save 1t. II tablespoon
full of peas suggest no other dish than
an omelet which calls for six eggs to be
earnished with the peas, they had better
be thrown out.
Well Utili.ed.
II they can go into the stockpot to-
gether with three or four bits Of paiat-
able vegetables which win give q good
flavor to the soup. they will have been
well utilized. but ii is an extravagance
to build up a new dish around them.
There is wretched waste In saving the lit
tie piece of fat which Is left from the
steak II it takes an hours time to rem
der into clear white drippings for frying.
II there is a large amount Of fat that
used in such a way and 1t can be done
without taking time from other neces-
sary tasks, II will be a real economy to
utilize all such fat. but there are many
other things beside the cost OF lard to
be computed when figuring the amount
saved by this process.
The real beginning OF economy Is to
study the demands of the family and to
learn to buy carefully. Just enough and
not too much nor too little, and the wom-
an who mastery this phase of the prob
lem will not ind any diniculties in under
standing the rest Of the subject.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Boiled Salad Dressing.

Beat one raw egg and add two table,
spoonfuls of butter. one tablespoonful OF
sugar. one teaspoonful of mustard, one
half teaspoonful of salt and a pinch of
pepper. Beat all this together thorough
ly. Boil five tablespoonfuls OF vinegar
and stir into the mixture. Set this In a
pan of boiling water until thick. When
cold thin with cream or milk. Very nice
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
China Cement.

Garlic juice used to be considered the
best cement for fine china in bygone
days. To extract the Juice from the gar
lies they were crushed in a mortar and
then pressed in a piece of muslin. the
juice being then collected and painted on
to the broken edges with a brush or a
feather.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Salad DressinR.

One teaspoonful mustard. two teaspoon.
fuls sugar. one teaspoonful of -four. one
half teaspoonful salt. a dash Of cayenne
mixed with a little water. add one ege
beaten light, a teaspooEful of olive oil
one-half cup OF rich milk or cream. one
half cup vinegar, two tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter: put in double boiler and
cook till as thick as soft custard. When
ready to serve add two tablespoonfuls OF
whipped cream.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

This pretty costume is simple to make
and may be carried out in serge. cash.
mere, mohair or silk. The garment
closes at the front and the skirt is two
piece model This is a very dressy design
and a particularly girlish one.
The pattern, No 6l56, is cut in sizes IA.
Is and IS years. Medium size will re-
quire yards of 3s-inch material or II
yards of goods "A inches wide.
The above pattern can be obtained by
sending 10 cents to the pattern depart
ment of The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
What it Costs Woman to
Be Always Well Dressed

pensive tastes, nor. on the other hand.
a woman whose ambition as to clothes
is only to appear neat. She was sup
posed to be a woman who could make
creditable impression on any occa-
sion and any company.
The following prices are not in any
way fictitious. as they are exactly what
some one of the three women has
spent for each article during the last
year and have met the approval of
the others. They are not the end of
the seasons sales prices, but in sew
eral instances the articles were pur-
chased in department stores and spe-
cialty shops at sales which took place
at intervals through the season.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Oatmeal Croquettes.

Warm a cup Of cooked oatmeal in a
tablespoonful Of milk. Add the beaten
yolk Of one egg and a half teaspoonful
Of salt. II you wish to serve these as a
sweet entree or dessert. add sugar to
taste. whatever spices you like best. and
dried or preserved fruits, chopped rather
fine. Shape and dip into beaten egg. then
into crumbs. and fry In deep. hot fat
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

Recently three women who are well
informed as to the cost of clothes de-
cided to figure out for themselves how
much money is absolutely necessary to
clothe a woman SO that she will ap-
pear well dressed.
The woman for whom they were
theoretically providing an outfit. was
not supposed to be a woman of ex-
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16

| Built-in furniture is practical only
when properly designed. Bookcases oi
just the right kind will be found OF
great utility, and when they are installed
in a house at the time it is built the
cost will be considerably less than the
cost OF portable bookcases Sideboards
and china closets make the dining room
truly charming. no matter how simple
and inexpensive they may be. providing
little thought is expended on their ar
rangement.
One or two built-in seats in the living
room mot under a window will be found
inexpensive and convenient. Often such
a seat can be built in a corner where
the wall forms one end. thus leaving
only the other end to be provided. Seats
should be boxed in to provide chests for
storage, and covers should be provided
which can be raised to give access to
the storage space. Have the front board
under a seat recessed so that in sitting
down you will not kick the heels against
the front. A comfortable sloping back
should be provided and all dimensions
should be carefully worked out-broad.
low seats usually being the most COM
Portable. Seats twenty-four inches wide
and twelve inches high will be found
very satisfactory when cushions three
inches thick are added. making the total
height fifteen inches. Drawers are fire.
quently built in under seat.
Sideboard Possible.
With a little skill 1t will be found pos
sible to design and build a sideboard In
the dining room which will be much
cheaper than a ready-made sideboard.
This will have the added advantage Of
fitting the house, The easiest way IL
to provide an alcove for the sideboard
by taking a little jog OF the kitchen and
build in . simple chest of drawers below
with cupboards for china above. Ornate
sideboards Of queer design will Of course.
find no place in homes of good taste;
but a simple design will be found very
attractive as well as convenient. and
such a piece OF furniture undoubtedly
pays the builder foS his outlay.
China closets can be built in at about
half the cost Of ready-made china closets.
In some houses two china closets are
provided. being built in two corners with
a window between. This is a very good
arrangement. II the dining room Is small
no sideboard is needed other than a SIM
pie chest Of drawers between the closets.
The. price Of simple cabinet work Of this
sort is surprisingly low when II il in
cluded in the contract for the house.
Built-in wardrobes.
In the room of the husband and wife
II is a good idea to provide two built-in
wardrobes so that each person may have
ample storage place for his or her
clothes. An excellent arrangement is to
have a chest of drawers built into the
space between the two wardrobes with
shelves above. To carry out the scheme
to the point OF greatest comfort have
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
waistcoat Effects.

Quite the most striking innovation seen
In blouses was one of voile- This had
q double breasted, low cut waistcoat Of
ratine striped voile with four white pearl
buttons as fastening and finish. From
the neck to the top Of the waistcoat 1t
was filled in with tucked wolfe. It had
all the appearance Of q mans waistcoat
and shirt front. but the materials were
so soft As to relieve 1t Of any possible
mannish effect. Worn with a coat opened
in front 1t had the effect of q waistcoat
attached to the coat itself
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Beauty and Convenience
of BuiIt-in Furniture

full length mirrors applied to the panels
Of the two wardrobe doors. These mir
rors take the place of an expensive che
val mirror and they will prove most con-
venient as the woman can view both the
front and back of her gown at the same
time by swinging the doors to catch the
reflection
The Washington herald., 1913-03-16
Table Simpler.

With the passing of formal dinners
has gone the table overloaded with china,
glass and silver. says an exchange In
stead Of the numerous dishes and vases
are now used a few beautiful pieces of
necessary tableware.