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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

have an unfortunate trick of putting
the same knee always on top the prac-
tice tends to make them one sided
One may scott at the upright posi-
ton as stiff and uncomfortable; but. as
a matter of fact, 1t is more restful than
any other. 1t brings the weight of the
body on the large hip bones. which are
strong enough to support it, and puts
an even amount of strain on all the
muscles and nerves. so that one is not
getting overworked while one is idle.
You can sit in a straight position for
hours on end without feeling at all
tired. But il you begin to sit at the
edge of your chair or curl yourself up
in a knot you will soon find that you
are restless and uneasy. exhausting
yourself at a time when you are sup
posed to be taking the rest intended to
1T you for energetic work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

skirt directly up the front. and those
most approved are both large and con-
spicuous in coloring. For dressy frocks
the floral crystal button Is the newest
1t is a clear. cup shaped affair with
white porcelain center and decorated
with tiny floral patterns. Pear shaped
colored crystals and round crystals
small, with a rose design in the center
are also novelties.
In biouses to match skirts the liking
for surplice styles remains. but not the
simple draped effects that held sway
all winter. Now the surplice has been
smartened up bit. 1t is outlined with
a braid or fold of its own or a fixed
frilling OF tulle or plating of its own
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
RAIN AND CHEAP VELVET.

DON'T get worried if you are caught
out in a storm while wearing a
cheap velvet suit and must do without
taxi for the same reason that you
bought the costume-lack of money.
Trot along as fast as possible toward
a shelter. but meanwhile don't hold up
your skirt or tuck up the tails of your
coat The cheap velvet may get very
wet indeed. but it won't be spoiled
if you keep your hands of it. Don't
sit down or lean against anything or
try to brush off the raindrops. Sim
ply hang it up out of the way of dust
and let II dry. An act of Providence
which would have ruined a silk velvet
suit that you wanted badly. but could
not have. won't injure the cheap tex
ture that you could honestly afford
Economy occasionally brings its own
reward.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
WHEN THERE ARE ONLY
TWO IN THE FAMILY

ONE OF the hardest things for the
woman whose family consists of
herself and one other person is to pro-
vide a bill of fare from week to week
and not be obliged to eat the same kind
Of meat many days in succession. Take
the case of husband and wife. II the
man is not one who works at manual
labor he Is not likely to have a large
appetite. The woman does her own
housework perhaps and she. too. is not
heavy eater A ten pound roast
would last two persons of this kind
even more than a week To buy much
less prevents them from securing the
best cut of beef. although when they
buy lamb the case is different. as 1t is
quite possible to get good roast much
smaller.
A fine idea is to lay out a course in
advance, perhaps something like this:
Roast beef one week, lamb the next.
turkey or chicken or roast pork the
third week. then miscellaneous dishes
the fourth week. like salads from
chicken or lobster and a boiled dinner
thrown in. This would give sufficient
change to satisfy most tastes.
Let the roast beef be seven or eight
pounds of sirloin. Have 1t boned and
one slice of steak cut off. The steak
will do for Sundays dinner. the bones
will make splendid vegetable soup for
Mondays dinner. and by Tuesday the
meat will be ready to roast. 1t will
surely last the usual family of two
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
and maybe there will be enough left
for a stew on Saturday.
4 E.y.{I 1xy n
oysters, if in season, the next Friday.
The second week an eight pound leg
of lamb will give chops for Sunday
Cut the bones out and take them off
! both ends of the roast. and vegetable
the rest of the lamb on the next three
days. So on with the other meats pro-
vided for the different weeks 1t is
possible and advantageous to have fish
twice during the week. Scalloped fish
makes an excellent dish occasionally.
/ OF course the menu that is precribed
| above is meant for dinner only. whether
served at night or in the middle of the
day It is for the man with a limited
| income, say from SIS. to $50 per week
| where the wife does her own work
For those of smaller incomes possibly
roast sirloin is too expensive. and also
roast lamb Then rib or rump roast
and mutton may be substituted. A
slice of cold roast beef or lamb win be
acceptable in the morning often with
the egg.
| Cold corned beef is an excellent dish
| to keep in the pantry in case OF unex-
pected demand. It makes good rel.
ish at night with supper If the meal Il
served then instead OF dinner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
TO PLANK SHAo

no plank shad have the board heat
ed hot in the oven and the Ash
split down the back. Brush the fish
on both sides with butter, put it with
the skin side down on the plank, sprin-
iSle 1t with salt and pepper. tack 1t at
each corner and put on the upper graf
ing of the coal oven or the lower shelf
Of the broiler of the gas stove, which
ever Is used. Brush the fish with but
ter several times while 1t is cooking,
and when 1t Is tender serve 1t on the
plank. If there is frame on which to
send 1t to the table, or else slip il on
a platter and garnish 1t with parsley
and wedges of lemon. OF course one
may put all sorts of rocco work in
Dotato around the board or even as a
border to the platter, but such work
does not make the fish more appetite
ing even If one is skilled in these dec
orattons. Little brown potato cakes
made from mashed potato and egg and
arranged around board or platter are
more slightly to most persons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
SMART COATS FOR CHILDREN

MANY OF the best looking coats for
children this season are made of
checked suitings. These little checks
have a style all their own. and If a
plain hat in a darker shade of the
predominating color in the check is Sc
lected to go with such a garment the
effect is sure to be becoming to almost
any child
A number Of the new coat models are
cut with the plain boyish lines so be-
coming to well built children. Other
designs have the belted effect at the
waist. while still others have either
box or straight plaits
One very good looking model Is cut
in Russian style with wide plaits at
either side of the front and black vel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

vet collar and cuffs. A black straw or
lace hat would be a charming one to
accompany this coat
Other pretty models seen are of
brown and tan checked materials. while
still others are in blue and white.
Corduroy, too. is fabric much used
for children's coats this season. Many
of these have collar and cuffs of plain
velvet in the same shade. but perhaps
a contrast in collar and cuffs is more
up to date.
Some of the newest corduroy coats
have sashes which fall in long ends at
the side front. When bought in the
shops these coats are rather expensive.
but the little garments can be made
at home at small expense
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
CULINARY
MATTERS

pRUNE SAUCE.-Rub stewed prunes
through a coander Make a thin
strip of sugar and orange juice,
enough to make the prunes as thin as
apple sauce. Simmer until the strip il
as thick as marmalade. add a little
cinnamon or dash of cloves. The Juice
of one lemon to that of two oranges
improves the sauce.
Apple Float.-For quickly made
and dainty dessert mash we'll sweeten-
ed and favored apple sauce through a
sieve. making ii very. smooth and
thick Have the whites of two eggs
beaten to a stiff froth and fold into the
sauce Set into the icebox until ready
to serve.
Cornmeal Pancakes.-These are best
made with sour milk or buttermilk.
For pint of sour milk take a tea
spoonful of soda and a half teaspoonful
Of salt. Dissolve the salt and the soda
in a quarter Of a cupful of water Add
to the milk; also two eggs beaten light
and heaping sifted cupful of -four
II these are made just right they are
very light.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

ming the skirt at one side and in the
coat collar and cuffs of the same bril-
liant hue. This note is not outre on
this black damasse suit
Another result of the Bulgarian
craze Is the revival of fat metal but
tons decorated with conventional Bull
garian designs. These buttons were
very popular some years ago. Speak
ing of these useful and ornamental
dress addenda, buttons are to be en-
ployed in unstinted quantities this sea-
son. Blouses. dresses. jabots. coats
and skirts are trimmed with them in
every conceivable way.
Ball and semiball shaped buttons are
much used for fastening the smart
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
TIE DYE POT SAVES MONEY.

IF you have any good but soiled
white blouses of which you have
become tired, why not dye them to
match some skirt for which you need
a separate waist? To make the dyeing
a success rip all close plaits or trim
mings the liquid may penetrate
into the folds and creases. Do not
attempt to dye a soiled or dusty ar
ticle. Wash 1t first in the usual way.
then rinse thoroughly and allow it to
get three parts dry before dipping into
the dye. Pour boiling water on the
dye and stir thoroughly before plac-
ing the article in the liquid. When
you lift the article out of the dye rinse
thoroughly in clean cold water and
hang out dripping wet in the open air.
Do not wiring 1t, whatever you do, and
be very careful in hanging up the ar
ticle so that the clothesline will not
leave any mark on it
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
sTEWEp CHICKEN.

TAKE a chicken or fowl weighing
about four pounds. one onion
chopped fine. one tablespoonful OF
chopped parsley, one tablespoonful of
salt. one-half teaspoonful of thyme.
onehalf teaspoonful of ground gin
ger, one quarter of a teaspoonfuI of
mace and one-Quarter of a teaspoon
full of pepper.
Cut the chicken into pieces suitable
for serving. wash 1t and put it in a
saucepan. Cover 1t with water and
set it on to boil. When boiling add the
onion. parsley and the spices. Cook IL
slowly for three hours or until tender
and about one-half hour before serving
thicken 1t with three tablespoonfuls OF
Drowned -four and enough liquor from
the stew to mix the -four. Be careful
not to have 1t lumpy. When well MIX
ed pour 1t into the stew and let 1t SIM
mer for a half hour. Garnish with rice
and sprigs Of parsley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

and the lower part of your body in and
sit upright There is no reason why
you should not cross your feet if you
feel inclined, but it is bad for you to
make a practice of putting one knee
over the other. If you would remem-
Der to change the knee once IN awhile
no harm would be done. but as people
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
DAUGHTERS SET
NEW HAIR STYLE.

THE presidential daughters have ban
ished elaborate headdresses.
Miss Eleanor Wilson fixes her hair
with a single strand of brilliants. ban
deau fashion. and the simple. girlish ef-
feet is being copied by Washington
bellies.
Miss Margaret Wilson wears a grad
uated fillet which reaches from Just
above her forehead over each ear
Miss Jessie Wilson. who has beauti-
full golden hair. arranges it in a simple
swirl. pulled softly back from her FORE
head. falling just over the tip of her
ears.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
EoR cHAPPEp HANDS.

IF your hands are chapped try this po-
made: Take one ounce of cocoa but
ter and melt 1t. then heat and add to
1t an ounce of oil of sweet almonds.
Beat thoroughly. then add one dram of
oxide of zinc and one dram of borax.
Beat again until a cream is formed. A
few drops of essence of bergamot may
be added while the cream is being
beaten if perfumed pornade is pre-
ferred. but this latter ingredient is not
necessary and adds to the expense
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

material. In fact. something of the
droopiness that has characterized
blouses of late has disappeared. But
apropos of the surplice blouse. I must
give you a description of one to be seen
among the cuts that am sure will ap-
peal to you irresistibly.
There is, first of all. a yoke. an irregu-
lar shaped one. from which the fronts
of the blouse material are attached
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
What May Be Done With
Odd Pieces of Ribbon

IF one is the least bit ingenious the
ribbon box will afford materials for
fascinating little neck fitments, as our
English cousins call them. AS an evil
dence of this statement just take q
glance at the charming little bow seen
in the illustration It was recently sev-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

after being laid In rather wide plaits.
An accordion plated vest of white
chiffon is introduced into the blouse,
which is of yellow Grape. and the fin
ishing touch is given by a tie OF black
velvet ribbon and a handsome lace
collar.
Hats this spring require a story en-
tirely to themselves; but, barring this.
one might say in postscript fashion
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13
KEEPING VIII

KEEPING WHITE ENAMEL WHITE
TO keep white enamel ware from dis
coloring make strong solution Of
baking soda and rainwater and put
the utensils in 1t and boil them harA
They will be as white as new.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

hurt her If she did it only once or
twice. but in the long run it Is sure TO
upset the balance of her figure and
spoil her naturally easy and graceful
walk
A chair has a straight seat because
you are meant to sit straight against
1t. IL you had been meant by nature
to sit crooked. chairs would have had
sloping or curved seats long before
this day.
So the next time you sit down place
Yourself back as far as the seat will
allow. brace your shoulders against the
~ r. rhe chair, put your chest out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-13

2HERE are only a few real nov
elites this spring in fashions
II one eliminates the absurd
attempt certain style authorf-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22

CTS and Dealers association of North America says:
 While the cost of meat has greatly increased and has become prohibitive to many consumers the great increase in the production of oysters by arti- f1cial propagation and cultivation per mits- them to be furnished to the con- sumner at no more cost than many years ago."
 Dr. Carl L. Alsberg. chief of the United States Bureau of Chemistry, says:
 'I could wish the number of sources of dangerous milk supply was as small and the percentage of pure, wholesome milk was as great as the wholesome, safe oysters that reach our table.
 Dr. Julius Nelson, professor of bi- ology, of Rutgers college says:
 Oysters are a good food. Oysters come nearer in composition to cow s milk than do most other meats, as all the four kinds of nutrients needed are present in good degree. Oysters have a larger excess of the fish building substance relative to the other con- stituents than milk, so we balance the ration by addition of starchy food and fats when eating oysters. thus se- curing a good meal at a cost that com pares Havorably with that when other meats are chosen
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22
TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Ts Be Issued for Bids for Big Harbor
 Contract at New London.

The New London harbor commission has requested estimates from printing firms for the publication of a booklet which will contain the invitation to contractors to submit bids for the construction of the ocean terminal at Fla st New London, specifications of the 1far1s, details of the amount of excaVa- ton to be done, information as to the bond required and other matter rela- tive to the contract to be awarded for building the substructure of the pier.
 There are 56 typewriter pages to be included in the printed booklets, of which 100 will be printed These will be sent to prominent contractors throughout the country. upon request, together with blue prints of the plans of the terminal. In order to prevent irresponsible contractors from asking for the booklets and plans, merely out of curiosity, a deposit of $25 will be required for each set the same to be given back upon the return of the booklet and plans in good condition.
 It is estimated that the building of the substructure will cost in the vicin- ity of s400, ,Oo0.- A bond of apprOxi- naately 75 per cent. of this amount will be required from the successful bidder to insure the faithful performance of the contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22
NOVEL CONTESTS FEATURE
 CLUB MEETING.
Preston City Ideal Club Met With
 Charles Burdck.

The Preston City Ideal club held its regular meeting Saturday evening, the 18th, at the home of Charles Burd1c,1 at Preston City. Although the wedtA CT was threatening. there was good ly attendance and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
 At the business meeting one new member was voted in.
 The regular schedule generally foi~ lov ed out by the entertainment com nittee was abandoned for the evening and g series of noval contests was offered.
 Refreshments of cake. ice cream coffee, etc. were served at the close of the contests. and this feature did much to cheer up those who were not fortunate in being numbered among the prize winners.
 The club has now been in existence for over two years. and the object of its formation has most certainly been fulfilled. It has given the young folks q chance to get together and become better acquainted with each other. It has tended to promote a higher stand ing, both morally and socially. And the anticipation with which the mem bsrs look forward to each coming meeting shows the good fellowship that exists,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22

Walker. Rosa Zimmerman, Julius Grochowski, Grace Higgins, Mrs. Mar garet McQuirk, William H. McQuirk, Agnes Blackburn, Alexander McNickle, William Hall, Mrs. Mary Trushonsky, Edward weinert, Levett T. Pitcher, Otto Malmer, Dennis H. Driscoll John Moran, Kate E. Kuebler and Henrietta l. Smith.
 On the southeasterly side of the street-Donna M. Miller. Wallace $. Allis, Marcianna F. Walsh, Mrs. Cath erine L. James, Harry H. Hill, George Kampf, Estate of Charles w. Hill, Su- san Graham, Charles F. Reynolds and Louisa J. Lewis, Susan Hill, Arthur c. Boynton, William Hall, Charles F. Reynolds and Lousia J. Lewis, Janette T. Cherry, F. Emma Smith, George B. Pitcher, Frank H. Clark and Mrs. Hen- " Rogers.
 The common council records, accord Ing to Clerk Stephen D. Moore, show that the matter was brought up in 1885 and a hearing was to have been held on the 18th of May that year, but it does not appear that the hearing was ever held. Again in 1907 there was a petition for Division street side walks. but this was met by a big renonstrance which put the quietus on the matter at that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22
AN EASY WAY TO GET
 FAT AND BE STRONG

The trouble with most thin folks who wish to gain weight is that they insist on -drugging their stomach or stuffing it with greasy foods; rubbing on useless flesh creams" or follow = ing some foolish physical culture stunt, while the real cause of thinness goes untouched. You cannot get fat until your digestive tract assimilates the food you eat
 Thanks to a remarkable new sc1en- tific discovery, 1t is now possible to clements needed by the digestive organs to help them convert food into rich, fat-laden blood. This master stroke of modern chemistry is called Sargol and has been termed the great est of flesh builders. Sargol aims through its re-generative reconstruc tive powers to coax the stomach and tntestines to literally soak up the fat tentng clements of your food and pass them into the blood, where they are carried to every starved, brokendoW readily picture the result when this amazing transformation has taken place and you notice how your cheeks fill out, hol1ows about your neck, shoulders, and bust disappear and you take on from 10 to 20 pounds of solid healthy flesh. Sargol is absolutely harmless, inexpensive, efficient. Your druggist has it and will refund your money if you are not satisfied, as per the guarantee found in every package.
 Caution:-While Sargol has given excellent results in overcoming nerN- ous dyspepsia and general stomach troubles it should not be taken by those who do not wish to gain ten pounds or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-22
DIVISION ST. SIDEWALKS NOT NEW
Move For Them First Began in 1Ss5-Came Up Again in 1s07-Thnty-Sx Property Owners Affected by the Public Works Committees Resolution.


 As shown by the records of the court of common council, the matter of side walks on Division street is nothing new, but has already been brought up twice before on petition from citi- zens. Once was in 1885 and again in I907.
 At the council meeting on Monday evening the recommendation of the public works committee was that as phalt concrete sidewalks or cement concrete walks be laid on both sides of the street for it's entire length with a stone curb or a cement concrete curb and the hearing at which property owners can appear to give their views on the matter was set for the time of the next regular meeting which is the first Monday in November. The petition on which action was taken this time by the public works com nnittee was from George E. Pitcher and 23 others.
 There will be property owners of sS separate parcels of property af- fected by the present resolution, IS on each side of the street.
 The property owners affected are the following:
 On northeasterly side of the street Herbert R. Kind. Est. of Lutina $,