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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
PROPER CARE OF THE NAILS
Rubbing With cpId Cream or Olive OIL
VIII Prevent Them Breaking
Soaking In Cornmeal.

II your nails break, It Is because
they are brittle. To improve them rub
cold cream or olive oil into them every
night when going to bed. This will
soften the nail and do away with its
tendency to split 1t will also soften
the cuticle 30 that you can push 1t
back with the tip of your little finger
or the end OF hoof-shaped orange
wood stick, and show the half.moon
that lie at the base of every well-kept
nail.
1t is an excellent plan IL you want
pretty finger tips to give them corn
meal soak every now ana then Put a
tablespoon OF white cornmeal In the
bottom of small bowl and pour hot
water on 1t and let 1t stand until luke
warm. Soak the fingers In 1t for five
minutes or so. This softens the cuti-
Gle at the base of the nails, soothes
any irritation that may be present and
makes it easier to trim the nails in
shape It also whitens the skin. Don't
cut the nails in too pointed shape.
When the finger tips are rounded, 1t
only makes them look broader to cut
the nails. To make the fingers appear
as taper as possible the nails should
be trimmed to correspond with the
curve Of the tips.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
WOE BROUGHT MOTHER FOX
Tragic Moments for Vixen After She
Had Carried Poisoned Food to
Her Litter.

On one of the large estates in Hing
ham, few weeks ago, a fox was found
to be destroying poultry. The time Of
the raids, and their boldness, were
proof enough that the fox must be a
female with young. Poisoned meat
was prepared for her, and at once the
raids ceased. A few days later one of
the workmen of the estate came upon
the den of fox, at the mouth Of
which lay dead whole litter of young
ones. They had been poisoned. The
mother had not eaten the doctored
food herself, but had carried 1t home
to her family They must have died
In the burrow, for it was evident from
the signs that she had dragged them
out, into the fresh air, to revive them,
and deposited them gently on the
sand by the hole. Then in her per-
plexity she had brought various It'd
bits of mouse and bird and rabbit and
placed at their noses to tempt them
to wake up out of their strange sleep
and eat as hungry children ought to
eat. Who knows how long she watch
ed beside the still forms, and what
her emotions were? She must have
left the neighborhood soon after, how
ever, for no one has seen her since
about the estate.-Dallas Lore Sharp,
in the Atlantic.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Making Lace Blouses.

There Is a disposition on the part
of the dressmakers to 60 back to old
fashioned lierre lace for these new
kind of waists that are attached to
dark skirts, and the result is effective.
They are lined with coarse net in
stead OF chiffon cloth, which has had
a setback during the last six months,
except for pleated blouses with long
sleeves, rolling collars and hemstitch-
ed edges. These blouses will wash
and are more approved by the exclu-
sive woman than those Of white net.
1t is wise to bring the dark skirt
we'll above the waist line and drape
1t In some fashion on this attached
blouse; remember first that the skirt
and the waist are both mounted on
the same lining which fastens down
the front or back. II there Is not
enough of the skirt material to do
this then add a wide folded girdle.
which Is finished with buckle or .
bow and long ends at the back.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
PROPER PACKING
OF IMPORTANCE
Careless and Unfair Preparation
Causes Immense Loss to
the Producer.

tBy M. ROBERTS CoNovER. New Jer-
sey.)
Because of the circuitous route
from producer to consumer, farm
products actually have greater none
tary value at the consumers end, al
though they have greatly deteriorated
In quality.
This increase in monetary value is
due to the merchants profits, their
cost of handling and the losses which
they entail in the decay of the perish
able products.
These conditions which decrease the
producers returns and augment the
price to the consumer, can only be re-
heved when a more simple system of
transfer from country grower to the
city retail buyer has been evolved.
These is, however, one source of loss
which can, to q certain extent, be OBJ
waited: that is that loss Of perishable
fruits and vegetables which arises
from careless packing and bulky pack
ages requiring rehandling of the con-
tents.
Careless and unfair packing by the
producer receives retribution more
quickly than do the dishonest, scant
pack .ges and measures Of the middle
man--except where special legislation
is operating against them.
The man who makes practice Of
poor packing quickly undoes himself
and makes a great barrier against the
future consideration even though he
reforms.
Attractive market packages leave
the hands of the commission merchant
quickly at good p.ice, while the
poorly packed produce fingers and
suffers from the delay.
Graded fruits and vegetables in
packages of standard sizes makes an
immediate appeal to the retail mer-
chant as he can calculate closely
his probable returns from the ultimate
sale.
Just so with the small packages
tor tnn small fruits which contain
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
FOR THE WINTER BREAKFAST
Orange Marmalade and Conserve, Put
Up Now, VIII BE Appreciated In
the Cold Weather.

Here is an improved method Of pre-
pairing orange marmalade, which is
as delicious as 1t is simple. Pour boil
ing water over six oranges and three
lemons, leaving fruit whole, and let
stand over night. In the morning put
fruit through food chopper. being care
ful to save all the Juice. Pour nine
large cups water over this and let
simmer one hour. Drain through CO
lander, pour juice over IL cups sugar,
stir and boil ten minutes. Then add
pulp and boil down to the consistency
desired. Just before taking from fire
add one cup walnuts
Conserve.-Wash well six pounds
rhubarb and cut into inch pieces Cut
four oranges and four lemons into
thin slices. Put four large cups sug-
ar over all this fruit and let stand
over night. In the morning add four
more cups sugar and boil until like
jam. When done add one cup chopped
walnuts.
Rhubarb and Strawberry JAM
Take one quart each rhubarb, straw
berries and sugar. Mix well and place
at once on fire and cook till thick AZ
as you like it Add nuts II desired.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

holder made with the aid of half OF
the shell Of cocoanut
A nice hairy shell should be Sc
lected, and one will be sufficient to
make two holders. The edge may be
cut even as shown in the illustration.
or it will look very we'll left Jagged. II
preferred. All that has to be done
then is to bore three little holes in
the shell near the edge. and tie rib
bons to 1t, and knot them together
above, in the manner illustrated The
fern can be planted in the shell and
will thrive as well as in an ordinary
pot.
When these holders are made for
use out of doors, for hanging, for in.
stance, underneath a balcony, wire
should take the place of the ribbon,
and small hole can be made In the
bottom of the shell to allow unneces'
sary moisture to escape.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
WORTH SPENDING TIME OVER
Now That the Season Of Fruit 10 Here.
Put Up These DeIleacIes for
the Winter Days.

Sweet Apple Pickles.-Make syrup
with three pounds of sugar and one
pint of vinegar. and while 1t is heat.
Ing put in about a teaspoonful each
OF cloves and allspice and stick of
cinnamon broken in bits. When the
syrup boils up we'll, put In seven
pounds OF good cooking apples, pared,
cored and cut in quarters. Turn them
over gently with wooden spoon, be-
ing careful not to break them. Cook
until you can penetrate with fork
anS then turn into jars. More apples
can be added from time to time. IL
you have them in stone crock. until
the crock is full These will keep for
q year.
Spiced Pears.-Take seven pounds
OF fruit, one quart of vinegar, three
pounds Of sugar and tablespoonful
each of cloves and stick cinnamon.
Put the fruit, sugar and spices in jars
In layers, and let stand over night In
the morning drain of the juice and let
1t boil up, then pour over the fruit
-~foAN Wis Pi0SCoSg ohu oh ZIG Nhh
morning add vinegar to the syrup,
and cook until the pears are trans
parent and can be pierced with q
fork.
Spiced Plums.-For the syrup allow
one pound Of sugar to each pound OF
fruit and scant pint of vinegar to
every three pounds of sugar. To each
peck of plums allow one tablespoonful
Of ground cinnamon, one Of cloves, one
OF mace and one Of allspice Prick
each plum well with darning needle,
add the spices to the syrup and pour
the syrup, boiling hot, over the plums.
Let them stand three days, then skim
out the plums and boil the syrup down
until quite thick. 30 there will be Just
enough to cover the fruit Pour hot
over the plums. Set away in stone
Jar with parafin paper over the top
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

and trimmed with a row Of enameled
ball buttons. which form the fastening
The short tunic skirt of marquisette
wells one-half Of the embroidery band
ing, and is draped up little at center
front under the narrow buttoned down
panel of ratine. The lower edge Of
the wide embroidery banding hangs
free like flounce, but Is stitched fat
to the net foundation skirt along the
upper edge.
A girdle Of crushed magenta satin
is tied In front, and lends pretty
note Of contrasting color.-Kansas
City Star
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
(By LULU G. PARKER.)

(By LULU G. PARKER)
These spare-mjnute gardens, de-
signed for busy women. are not for
NAL affairs, they are border beds about
2 by feet in size ard should be
planted along the walks, driveways,
or fences.
The writer has tried every plant
recommended and combined them, as
here suggested, with nothing but
success.
Get good seed from a reliable seed
man. Phlox will not terminate at all
unless 1t is fresh. Cheap balsam seed
will produce poor flowers.
Plant tall sorts in a row at the
back. Medium sized sorts In clumps
OF dozen seedlings or more, and use
the low growing sorts for edging.
Any of these little gardens will fur
pish enough cut flowers for the table,
with a few to give away, beside
Frightening the yard from June until
frost.
Five minutes each day or half an
hour once a week given up to stirring
the top soil and wedding, will be all
the attention required after the plant
Ing is done.
No. l. Annals for a sunny garden
with plenty of water. Flowers from
June until November.
One packet Cosmos, early Towering,
to 4 feet; blooms in July until frost
Start seed indoors and transplant 6
feet apart in the garden In May.
One packet Balsam, to IL feet;
blooms June and July. Sow In the
garden in May-thin or transplant 10
In. apart
One packet Phlox Drummondi, 6 in.
to foot; blooms June and July.
One packet Dahlia, IS inches to 2
feet; blooms September and October.
Start seed in the house, set In garden
one foot apart after danger from
frost Is past.
One packet Sweet Allyssum, in;
June to November. Sow seed in the
garden early. This Allyssum will
thrive in a damp place as well.
No. g. Garden in a dry sandy soil.
These plants will require no watering
during the dryest summer. If weeds are
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
StvIjsh Old Zlnnia,

Zinnias have come into great popu-
larity this summer. Their popularity
began, in fact, last winter, when Flu
turist designs and colors first came IN.
There is stiffness and rigidity Of
form about zinnias that harmonizes
with designs formed of cubes and tri-
angles. And the bright. clear colors
of this flower suggest those in the
giddiest futurist silk. Hence the pop
ularity of the zinnia for corsage bou.
quets, hat and frock trimming in its
artificial form, and for household and
garden decoration in its real form.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
GOOD IN COMBINATION
WASHABLE MATERIALS USED
WITH ROUGH FABRICS.
Cotton Crepe and MarquIsette Espe-
slaiiy Effective When SO Treat
sd-TrlmmIngs May 30
About to Suit Fancy.

For the summer white season no
washable materials are SO popular as
cotton crepe and marquisette, both for
blouses and frocks. These are effee-
lively combined with heavier, rough
surfaced fabrics, such as ratine, tow
cling and cotton matelasse. For trim
mings, much embroidery, linen laces
and enameled and crystal buttons are
used
A most up-to-date and attractive
summer frock can be made after the
model Of our sketch, an all white de-
sign combining marquisette, ratine
and eyelet embroidered handbag. In
this design 1t will be necessary to
nave net foundation, to which the
embroidery is stitched around the low
er part Of the blouse and the middle
of the skirt. The embroidery in the
blouse Is yelled by the blouse itself,
which is of the white marquisette and
cut with long sleeves set into dropped
armholes. The upper corners of the
front opening are buttoned back from
the neck, displaying the shirred yoke
Of the net foundation underneath, and
there is square turned down collar
extending across the shoulders.
The lower part Of the skirt. of white
ratine, has long narrow strip ex-
tending up over the front Of the dress
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

kept out and the soil is mulched with
old manure or lawn clippings, or II
the plants are set close enough to-
gether to shade the ground after July
1st
One packet Climbin Nasturtinm, 4
to 6 feet; blooms July until frost. Set
seed l inch deep in May.
One packet Nicotiana Affnis, to 3
feet; July until frost. Start in May l
foot apart.
One packet Candytuft, 1 foot; June
and July. Sow seed early in the gar
den.
One packet Poppy, 1 to III feet;
July and August. Mix seed with sift-
ed soil, SOW the earlier the better.
Firm the soil with board or the hand
but do not cover. Not easily trans
planted
One packet Petunia Dwarf, s In;
July to September. Start in the house
for early bloom. Grown anywhere.
Portulacca (Rose Moss) is another
annual for q dry soil. Grows in a
sand pile 6 inches. Sow the seed In
middle Of May.
No. 8. A handy garden that will
bloom the first year with a light
/ strawy winter protection and improve
In appearance from year to year.
After the first planting they will re-
quire only an occasional mulch Of old
manure. Pull the weeds and thin the
plants when they begin to crowd.
which will not be before the third
spring.
Start all these seeds in the hot bed
or a box Of fine soil in a sunny win.
dow.
One packet Hollyhock, to feet;
July to August. Get single early
blooming.
One packet Delphinium Hardy
Larkspur), to 3 feet; June to July.
One packet New England Asters, !
to feet; July to the end Of August
Sow seed out of doors early.
One packet Pompom Chrysanthe.
NUNS, to feet; October until snow
flies.
In October plant bulbs Of daffodils.
late tulips and crocus in this garden
to have flowers from March 18th until
November with practically no work.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

an amount sufficient for the average
buyer. Such can be passed on to the
consumer without the repacking that
is necessary where a greater buM of
the fruit Is massed together.
Potatoes, turnips, carrots, beets and
such fruits as apples. pears and
ounces so packed and graded that
they will keep for several weeks are
best shipped in barrel.
The standard produce barrel, &C.
cording to the New York state law,
must measure TN inches, head diam
eter, 2Sh inches length OF stave, with
the bulge not less than 6S inches, out
side measure.
Such barrel holds three bushels,
and when filled with potatoes must
weigh ia pounds.
Canteloupe, elephants, peppers, ETC.,
may be shipped in barrels, half bar
rels, baskets or in peach baskets or
crates, as these are frequently retailed
by the piece, smaller packages are of
no particular advantage.
Crates should measure 12x14x16
inches, and SHOULD hold one heaped
bushel-4O quarts used level full. for
the sale of onions and all produce
ultimately retailed by heaped meas.
, ure.
Berries, grapes, plums and small
fruits are bought in small quantities
by the consumer, and for these the
quart, its divisions and its multiples
are In line with the standard re-
| quirements.
Apples and pears, for long keeping
and long distance shipping, require
double headed barrels. Only sound
hard fruit should go into these.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Chicken Salad With Almonds.

Cook chicken until tender. When
ready to take from fire there should
be one quart of stock left. Cut the
chicken meat and three stalks OF eel.
cry into small bits. Prepare half a
pound blanched almonds, cutting each
kernel lengthwise into two or three
pieces. Mix all lightly together, and
add enough cooked dressing to season
well. Serve on lettuce leaves with
mayonnaise dressing.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Discourage Cabbage Worms,

We have seen green cabbage worms
very much discouraged by the follow.
ing process: Sprinkle common wheat
-four on the plants, or better, on
boards or leaves Just under the plants
in the evening. When the dew falls
a sticky mass ia formed and the worm
becomes tangled up in this and dies OF
falls an easy victim to the birds.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

smart is this little
dress with its un-
d e r b o u s Q or
guimpe effect OF
fine tucked batiste
with wide rolling
collar of the same.
T h g over-dress
consists OF a SIM
pie peasant blouse
and narrow skirt
Of serge, the neck
OF the former out
lined by a narrow
facing Of white
silk having two
narrow plaitings
Of the same on the
outer edge and a
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Try a Pine Bath.
Do you go to the mountains!

Do you go to the mountains!
II so, try pine bath.
1t is very refreshing and tonic.
1t takes a pound of fresh pine
needles and pine cones.
Break them into bits and boil them
for thirty minutes in enough water
to keep them covered
Steam the water from them and add
to a hot bath
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
DRAWING STRINGS.

when a drawing string or ribbon
pulls through so that the end is con-
cealed, open out hairpin until 1t is
straight, then make fat hook of one
end. Insert the pin in gather aid pull
out string This will save much
srouble.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Canadian Farm Land.

There were approximately 10000,
100000 acres of land under cultivation
in the prairie Provinces Of Manitoba.
Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1912.
From this area it is estimated that
s200.000.000 will be realized by tie
farmers for their crops
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
When Boiling CaullfIower.

Before placing the caulifower In the
saucepan tie it up in piece of mus
lin, When ready, 1t can then be easily
lifted from the pot into the colander
to drain. Unite the muslin, and you
will find the vegetable beautifully
whole
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
To Launder Handkerchief.

A sheet of glass large enough to
hold two handkerchiefs on each side
is convenient article to put in the
trunk. 1t can be easily exposed to
light and air and irons handkerchiefs
far better than windowpane or mir
ror.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
MAKES PRETTY FERN HOLDER
Half Of cocoanut Shell. Appropriately
Decorated, an Improvement on
Ordinary Pot.

Quaint fern-holders with some dain.
ty little ferns In them. always look
wonderfully pretty hung up in win
dow or hall, or some other suitable
place. and we given sketch OF q
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Baked Peaches,

Peel ripe peaches, put them in q
pan, sprinkle generously with sugar,
add few drops of lemon Juice, near.
ly cover with water and bake in
slow oven about two hours.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Summer BARGAIN.

Grace is always good at bargains. ="
How, now?"
my coat of tan cost $3.50. She got
one just like it for $10"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

piping of black satin on the inner The
three-quarter sleeves are finished in a
similar manner. The skirt is trimmed
on the right side with a row of black
trimmed buttons. The girdle 10 of the
white taffeta
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Have Fine Flavor.

To give potatoes flavor add half
teaspoonful of sugar. as we'll as salt.
when boiling. This does not make
them too sweet. but gives a delicious
flavor
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Watercress Salad.

Wash the cress well, dry in a clean
towel Chop an onion, two radishes,
one spoonful grated horseradish.
Serve on heart of lettuce leaves with
mayonnaisc.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
THE BEST HOT WEATHER tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Inc Oo Standard, General Tonic. Drives out Malaria
Enr1ches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System.
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

combination OF QUlNiNE and IRON tina,
ana torhhes the withstand of the hot sr
GROVES lASELEsS chill TONIC Malaria cbns .rd F.
Weakness general debility ci,as ne.
anu rae oy children Removes BHiousnes pures Relieves
ana low spirits Arouses and puaes the b6
true tonic and your prupei w.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
RuR-MY-IlSM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia
Cramps, Collie, sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. AntlseptIc
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

Mrs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces intiamma-
tion, alays pain,cures wind collie, 25c bottleAdy
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

The earth's fertile area is estimated
at 2S,269.200 square miles.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Case In Point.

PA, what is dollar diplomacy"
Borrowing dollar, son, from 9
man who doesn't want to lend it."
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
IN THE SMART WHITE SERGE
One Of the Most Popular Of the Sea
sons Designs Especially Adapted
for Young Girls.

In the drawing is pictured a white
serge frcck for q young girl. Very
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21

No; but another fellow came along
and brought her out with an auto
horn"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-08-21
Honkl Honk!

Did she come to the door when
you serenaded her with your mando-
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