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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-08-22


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nine miles of the cut. and were not
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-08-22

Published August 20 and 80, 1919
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-08-22

mum. All local expenses and prizes or
ribbons must be provided by local peo-
pie. Watch the local papers for import
ant announcements"
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03

economy. and say that il soon pays for
itself In the gas saved. This also solves
the problem of a warming oven. the
absence of which is the one objection
to the gas range
For most families it Is worth while
20 have sheetiron baking sheets made
TO fit the oven. And slide tray for the
bottom of the oven. like the one under
the burners. makes II easier to keep the
oven clean Another appliance, which
Is new. is a wire screen for the top of
the brotling oven. This is OF wire,
strengthened at the four sides with
strips of sheetiron or tin. 1t acts as a
flame -spreader and prevents the scorch-
ing Of any food which is being broiled
or roasted in the lower oven. It slips
In on the upper support just below the
flame, while the meat or toast is on
the shelf below. A toaster for the top
burners Is made on the same principle.
the toast being held on two wires Just
above a small wire screen of similar
construction.
castiron lid for the top burner is
great convenience for heating fiat
irons and for cooking griddle cakes,
while a sheetiron lid. which becomes
nearly red hot, is excellent for toast
making.
The range should be set on zinc for
convenience in cleaning. and its posi-
tion In the room should be carefully
considered. II possible. have II near
the meter. thus saving superfiuous
pipe laying: also have it near enough
to the window for GOODNESS. but never
in draught. If one will take the trou-
bic to read her own meter. which is
a simple enough matter she will find
it quite worth while.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
A GOOD METHOD OF
CLEANING COPPER

capital method Of cleaning copper
pans and kettles is to fill them first of
all with boiling water and then to rub
the outside with sour milk. The milk
must have reached the condition Of
thick curds. a little being rubbed on
with piece of flannel. Buttermilk is
even more satisfactory. When dry, the
metal should be polished with a clean
chamois leather.
Garlic juice used to be considered
the best cement for fine china in by
gone days. To extract the juice from
the garlics. 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 feather.
The finest whiting. crumbled TO n
powder and then made into paste
with a drop or two of sweet oil. repre-
sents an excellent polish for metal
dish and pan covers. This should be
rubbed on with piece of flannel. and
a little of the powdered whiting in
closed in a muslin bag afterward
sprinkled over the top. \ gloss may
be obi aimed by finally securing briskly
with chamois leather.
a little soap rubbed on the hinges Of
door will prevent II from creaking.
An old-fa shioned method of cleaning
an oven is that of placing a handful
of straw inside it and setting fire TO
ii. The oven door must be kept closed
until the straw has burned itself out.
The smoke was considered to soften
the crust of grease and fruit which II
is often impossible to prevent after
meat or fruit tarts have been cooked
in the oven. A knife may be required
TO scrape the stains, and the whole
must be well secured finally with Il
cloth wrung out in boiling soda suds.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO EVERY WOMAN
EDITED BY JULIA CHANDLER MANI
"LITTLE BITS OF FOLKS"
Bv FRANCES SHAFFER

a little closer ~ she said 1t, whispered
still more softly
"oh. they are little bits Of folks"
And that was all she said. but for
ever after she prayed for deliverance
from their kind.
1t is very foolish story to have
drifted down the years. but somehow
as one reads it. one thinks of other
little bits of folks" some Of whom are
rich, and some Of whom are not.
But particularly she thinks OF folk with
plenty of money. who spend II royalty
upon themselves, who live In splendid
houses. who go where they like. and do
what they like with fine disregard OF
the cost. yet who are known. right and
left. as little bits Of folks" So little
they are and SO well 1t Is known that the
whole communities where they live
know in advance just what their action
will be.
The squire and his friends. the
sauire's friends and their wives and
the whole of the little community
knew what to expect of that family
when II was asked to step out Of itself
and show that II looked upon money
and the things it can do in a big.
broad sort Of way. But one wonders
what might have happened on that
morning SO long ago II those folk had
guessed the warning that had been
given and had dreamed that they were
known as little bits of folks" Per-
haps it might have made a difference.
because there are not so many people
who are willing to be recognized as
dwarfed in mind and sour I'm heart.
When one stops to think about 1t. it
may be just bit dismaying to realize
that families and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
bly, no one eScapes-are measured In
the same ruthless way.
Some are reckoned big. generous.
a nd royal. and II is known in advance
what they will say, what they will do.
and where they will stand.
And some are counted-'little bits
of folks" And on that ground they
always stand.
1t is not always a question of money.
the big or the small subscription at
stake. For often the little things that
come up from day to day count for
far more than the seemingly impor-
tant matters in determining who are
those little bits of folks"
For it is possible to play a small
role in a big. beautiful way or to fail
in the smallest of tests. And that is
the way the big folks and the little
folks are made.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
NEW RIBBONS ARE
LOvELIER THAN EVER

Recently some beautiful ribbons have
been shown for the coming spring season.
These are of velvet broche. and in color
ing. design and quality. frankly surpass
anything ever produced That modistes
will quickly realize their value goes with
out saying. and they are sufficiently
lovely to be permitted to figure promi-
nently in the most exquisite toilets.
There is every prospect. indeed. that
they will be made the basis of many de-
signs worked up with lace. for lace is
in once again and will not pass away
with the coming Of spring. Slowly. but
very surely. the three-tier lace skirt is
making itself felt. The voIants are kept
very fiat. and are mostly broken at the
sides by contrasting drapery.
Striped and fiowered taffetas are likely
to be much in request, together with soft
brocade. and through these mediums
some really fresh silhouetteS should be
achieved for evening dress.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
Linen Chest.

To keep house in an apartment contain
ing two bedrooms and a maids room. Wit
two in the family. you will need in yoI
linen chest at least five pairs of the best
sheets either linen or cotton, two pairs
of cotton sheets for the maids bed. a cor
responding number Of pillow cases of both
kinds two dozen towels of good quality
one dozen for the maid room. one dozen
bath towels, one dozen face cloths, one
dozen glass towels for the kitchen. one
dozen ordinary dish towels. six roller tow
els. three dish cloths, three pot cloths.
two dozen good dinner napkins, one dozen
good tea napkins, one dozen of all three
Of these kinds embroidered, four table
covers. four sideboard covers. four serv-
Ing table covers, two sets of doilies and
label centers for ordinary use. and one
especially nice one.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
Gas Stove Can Be Kept Clean
Without Great Deal of Effort

II gas stove is cared for properly
in the everyday routine, it is a simple
matter to keep il clean. 1t need never
be blackened. but d weekly washing
inside and out with soap and water
and a stiff little brush. followed by
thorough drying off. with the oven
burners lighted. will keep it bright.
The daily care means an immediate
removal of anything spilled or spat-
tered on the stove or in the ovens. The
slide tray under the burners should he
washed daily. scrubbed. if necessary
Otherwise IL soon becomes crusted over
with dust and grease. If the gas flame
is red or blows. try relighting. first let
ting the gas flow a few seconds. IT
this does not remedy the trouble. there
is probably a collection of dust or other
foreign matter which interferes. Brush
out the burner openings carefully. and
then light the gas directly at the cock,
in order TO burn out the dust. a per-
sistant trouble of this sort should be
referred TO the gas company.
In lighting the oven the torch or
pilot should always be used and then
turned off. This is simply for lighting.
not for heat. Another precaution which
certain housekeepers have been known
TO neglect, is never to leave the broil
ing pan in the oven when 1t is not IN
use. 1t becomes roughened and burned
if left in the heat when empty. One lit-
tie habit of ill-regulated gas burners
is their popping when lighted. This
is the result of an oversupply of air
and can he regulated by turning the
mixer" the -cap-shaped arrange
ment close to each handle. After seven
or eight years use the oven may need
new lining. 1t is economy to have
it put in as soon as it is needed.
With proper planning a gas range
can be used very cheaply and that
without deprivation in any line of
cooking. Some appliances which make
this possible is the steam cooker, which
cooks many dishes over one burner,
and the section saucepans in groups Of
two or three. which can also be used
over one burner. Many housekeepers
have found a one-burner oven. which
sets on the top of the range, a decided
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
THE CONVENIENCE OF
A KITCHEN CABINET
Pastry Table May Be Made to Serve
as Foundation for Home
made Brand.

Probably no truly domestic woman
ever passes 4 kitchen cabinet, SO per-
feet in its arrangements and so conf
plete in details. without wishing she
owned one. but the initial cost is, in
most cases, prohibitive and she must do
without.
Doing without the patented cabinet.
however. does not mean that a woman
need dc without the convenience, for
with little ingenuity and work, and
slight expenses she may achieve at home
the same results. An ordinary kitchen
table, but. better yet, a pastry table with
flour bins. drawer. and kneading board,
serves as the foundation.
Shelf for Canisters.
II the ordinary table is used a shelf
set under the top. about a foot from
the floor, will serve admirably to hold
two large Hour canisters, one for white
and one for graham or entire wheat
flour. In smaller canisters may be kept
cornmeal and sugar. and there will be
room also for the bread box. A series
of shallow shelves built above the table,
against the wall. will hold any number
OF glass jars for dry groceries. spices,
NC, and one may now purchase for 10
cents apiece glass jars with aluminium
covers, which will hold a weeks sup
ply Of sugar or cereal.
AS many OF tneSe as can De anOrded
and as are required should be purchased
and find their place on the lower shelf
Above these may be placed smaller jars
for raisins. spices, &C. and all the in
gradients needed for baking. The other
shelves may hold mixing bowls, cups.
and the like, and at the sides of the
shelves should be screwed brass hooks
to hold egg beater. can opener. mixing
spoon, and SO forth.
Cover Top with Zinc.
II the table top is covered with zinc.
the cabinet will now be complete and
ready for use, and will leave no long
ings for a more elaborate one. If one
does not care to purchase the glass jars,
fruit jars and jelly glasses may be used
to hold the groceries. The little glass
jars in which stick candy is sold. those
for patent medicines. and many similar
purposes. may all be utilized, as they
accumulate in the house and serve the
purpose admirably. The whole thing may
be gotten up In an expensive or an In
expensive manner. all depending upon the
resources and ingenuity Of the woman
who has charge of the work.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
Best Blankets.

The all-wool blankets are much more
economical. even at a greater price,
than the mixed blankets containing more
or less cotton. Serviceability. beauty.
lightness and warmth are all in the
ffyor of the all-wool covering. 1t will
outwear the mixed fabric, will wash bet
ter and be serviceable as long as there
is an inch of II left. A small percentage
of cotton will not hurt the blanket. as 1t
will keep it from shrinking when wash
ed. and add to its appearance after be-
ing laundered. 1t is scarcely possible for
the housewife to detect the small guam
tity which is nearly always used in the
"all-wool'' blankets sold as such in
most stores. When cotton Is used 1t is
mostly used in the warp.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03

When Mary Lyon started out to raise
funds for the founding of Mount Holyoke
College, she was full of enthusiasm but
over popular and the dollars were not
easily lured from skeptical pockets.
She collected the money in sums rang
ing all the way from cents to $1.00c. and
persuaded $50 persons to subscribe. When
II was all over she had learned a lot more
about the ins and outs of human nature
than She had ever guessed before. and
had gained some interesting experience
One evening, so the story is told. she
reached little village in Massachusetts
and went to a home where she was al
ways sure of a ready welcome. As usual
thoughts of the new college We're nearest
her heart, and she asked her host to
take her to nearby town where she
had heard of family of wealth that she
hoped might give quite literally to the
fund.
The squire courteously. and maybe with
an unseen twinkle in his eye, told her
that the following morning, bright and
early. his horses would be at the door
and she would be given an opportunity
to submit her request to that family Of
wealth.
When morning came Miss Lyon iubi-
lantly awaited the drive to the beautiful
home of plenty, for she felt quite confident
that tidy sum would be added to her
subscriptions. She looked so happy and
50 sure of success that the squire's wife
thought II a kindness to prepare her.
As they were about to start on that early
ride. the hostess softly laid her hand on
Miss Lyons shoulder. with the warning:
MY dear. / must tell you. 1t is quite
true that these people have a beautiful
home and plenty of money. but you must
not expect too much. We know them and
fear you will not he successful
But Miss Lyon was too jubilant to
be easily subdued. She had heard that
they We're very rich, spent money with a
lvaish hand and denied themselves
nothing that they wanted. so she was
sure that they would be liberal, indeed.
Well, they went. and they rode back
again.
But there was not the same beaming
smile on Miss Lyons face that il wore
at the start. for her faith in that family
has received a shock. She went close
to her friend and whispered in her ear
that il was all very true, just as she had
been told. Those folk lived in costly
home. which was filled with costly
things: they wore costly clothes and the
most exquisite jewels, but-and she drew
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
For the Traveller.

comfort which the girl who travels a
great deal may prepare for herself or as
a gift to a friend about to travel is a box
of small sachets containing preparations
for softening water. Often the water in
a strange house or hotel will work fear
full havoc with a delicate skin If its owner
has come unprepared.
The box should contain twO-inch bags
of fine cheesecloth filled with oatmeal,
almond meal. orris and powdered boraX.
or some other softening preparation.
Accompanying this outfit may be three
dozen small squares, two or three inches.
of soft silk or old linen. These are used
to wipe cold cream from the face. They
save the wash cloths. and are far more
hygienic, as each is destroyed after
using.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
TapiOca Crea m.

Soak three tablespoons of pearl tapioca
in cold water until soft. or use the pre-
pared tapioca that doesn't need soaking.
Put 1 pint of milk in double boiler and
scald- When hot add the tapioca. one
half cup sugar. pinch salt. and the yolks
of two eggs. Cook until thick, then pour
into your glass serving dish and flavor
with l teaspoonful of vanilla or any pre-
pared favoring. When partly cooled, fold
in the stiffly beaten whites Of the eggs.
1t is necer. I think. this way than heap
ing the meringue on top. although you
can do that way. The pudding is very
nice with fruit added. as chopped pine
apple, sliced peaches or bananas, and it
is particularly delicious with oranges.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
RenOvating Mnrabou.

When marabou. either stole, mum or
hat trimming. gets to the stringy stage.
1t can easily be renovated at home. Have
large kettle of boiling water on the
stove and over II suspend the mara
bou in such a manner that the steam
can reach every part Of 1t. Let 1t steam
for an hour or more, turning 1t every
little while to make sure that no portion
escapes the beneficial effects of the
steam. Then remove the kettle of water
and leave the marabou as 1t is to dry.
When thoroughly dry shake gently, and
it will be as fluffy and light as when
new
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
THE DELECTABLE
FRENCH PANCAKE

Three eggs, two tablespoonfuls sugar.
three ounces flour. grated rind half lemon
and its juice. pinch of salt. two cupfuls
milk, two tablespoonful butter. three
tablespoonfuls preserves. Beat butter and
sugar to a cream. Add -four. lemon rind
and Juice and salt: beat mixture for ten
minutes. add gradually eggs and milk
Continue beating for another ten minutes.
after flour Is added. and allow mixture
to stand for one hour. Put some of the
butter into an omelet pan and heat. pour
in about a cupful of the pancake mix
ture and make for twenty minutes in
hot oven. Turn out on to a plate dredged
with sugar. spread some hot jam on one
side. and turn over the other half. Con-
tinue this until mixture Is used UP.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
Lemon Pie.

One cup sugar. one-half cup flour. one
half teaspoon salt, mixed thoroughly to-
gether. Put saucepan on stove and add
. cups boiling water, stirring as you
slowly pour IL in. Cook till smooth and
thick. Take from stove and add small
piece of butter and stir in. Let cool
slightly, then stir In Juice of lemons and
grated rind of one, and yolks of two
eggs. Lastly stir in whites beaten to a
stiff froth. Bake with a good, rich crust
in moderate oven This makes one
large deep pie or two small ones, and
cuts like custard.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-03
SaIves Can't Cure Eczema

scription. This penetrates to the disease
germs and destroys them. then soothes
and heals the skin as nothing else has
ever done.
A 50-cent bottle will start the cure, and
give you instant relief.
We have made fast friends of more
than one family by recommending this
d. d. ID. Prescription to a skin sufferer
It now wv on % our pos POSITIVE paw guarantee.
d. d. n. Soap keeps the pores clean:
ask us. O'DonneIrs Drug Stores, 9Th and
+ sts NV, and Sd and Pa. ave. Sc.