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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
THE ECONOMIES OF
THE FRENCHWOMAN

ECONOMY Is. without doubt. the
most faithfully served OF all the
F'renChwoman's gods. she understands
its creed without learning it She sees
practical results from pyaCticing its
preCepts. and. no matter what her sta
ton in life IS. she bows the knee in
reverence before the deity TO which
she owes the Independence OF her posi-
ton. Her clear seeing mind has grasp
ed the fact that he who holds the purse
strings rules the household. and very
surely she has so worked things that
1t is now a she" who holds the purse
strings in most poor French families.
and in richer ones husbands and wives
have purses of their own. quite sepa-
rate.
a Frenchman respects his wife for her
economy, stands even a little in awe
OF her In consequence Of II. and his
wife is fully aware OF the fact. She
is. moreover. extremely proud OF her
saving propensities and has no shame
in showing them off In detail to the
world Notice how a Frenchwoman
will turn up her dress skirt to save II
from contact with dusty seats. See
how proudly she draws of her soiled
gloves when she nears the end OF her
omnibus ride to pay call and replaces
them with a clean pair which VIII be
worn during the visit and no longer
Listen TO her discussing prices with
her cook, her drcssmaker or any OF
the people who serve her. She IS so
absorbed in her own point of view that
IL It were not for the fact that the per-
son with whom she IL talking 10 equally
Interested in her side OF the question
the result would be hopelessly unfair
In nothing does the Frenchwoman
show her economical spirit more than
in the way of entertaining. She firmly
refuses to have any promiscuous par
ties or even a promiscuous dinner
guest She does not provide for moro
than the exact members OF her family.
Her larder seldom holds more than
enough for the days provisions. She
gives dinner parties at stated times
and seasons. just as she gives teas or
evening receptions, but an impromptu
party in Paris Is unbeard OF in well
regulated French families. The house
is not prepared for such a thing. The
drawing room is swathed Ia striped
cotton covers. and the shutters are
closed except on reception days. The
servants have something better to do
than to serve afternoon tea and dust
sitting rooms. The cook cleans and
washes; the housemaid sews and irons.
Consequently two Frenchwomen serv-
ants do the work OF three American
ones
Every "friIl" of household life is done
away with when there is no company.
Thereby great economy is practiced
both in wear and tear and service.
visitor in the house is even rarer than
a party. For one thing. French peo-
ole like to have each their own bed
room. and a spare bedroom IL luxury
only for the rich. Then. again.
stranger is not welcome to the In
tImacy OF family life. and still again
resident visitors are ESs ce>ss.a-E'- TO
=-SaoDH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
FACE POWDER AND
IT'S APPLICATION

THE manner in which face powder
should bee applied is a subject in
regard 10 which feminine prejudice
runs high The woman who uses a
ChSUois skin powder rag scorns the
advocate Of a soft linen cloth. The
girl who powders with q piece OF an
old silk stocking would despise a pow
der pun. and she who has reduced by
long use q flannel square to the ideal
condition OF "A rag would retire from
society Il the flannel were lost Save
only her hairpins. there Is really moth
ing TO which a woman is so attached
as her powder rag
Taking them all in all, the powder
pun is probably the best OF the class,
but II must he used warily. one can't
rub the powder into ones face with it.
That is its chief fault and its chief
merit. II Is more difficult TO remove
c.liness and shine with a pun than
with a rag. but the pores OF the skin
are less clogged by its use.
or course the pores OF the skin
should not be nlled with anything. but
II one lives in a place where dust and
dirt lie around IL Is next TO impossi-
BILE 10 keep ones skin in good condi-
ton without powder. II Is infinitely
better for the skin TO have spread over
IL the thinnest film OF cold cream and
20 dust over that a good face pow
der. This is another thing worth con-
s:dering about good face powder-it
keeps the dust from settling in the
pores The thin film OF cream put on
under the powder Is about all that
sinks into the pores. and II one is care
. fuI az the end OF the day 10 cleanse
the skin thoroughly no harmful re-
suits will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
SUMNER FRocK MATERIALS.

DURING Lent many women like to
make up their little frocks" A
number Of these dresses are the work
OF the wearers' own fair hands, but
often a small seamstress can turn
them out in smart fashion under mi
lady's supervision
There are fascinating materials for
these summer frocks in the shops.
Among the prettiest are the cream and
ecru tints in warm weather fabrics.
Many Of the pattern robes combine
those two t!nts with an ecru embroid-
cred design on a white background. or
vice versa These robe dresses lend
themselves gracefully to the new
draped styles.
Usually the new lingerie robe IS &C.
companied by a pale colored sash tied
or knotted In some individual manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
Dishes to Which
CurrdntS Give a Zest
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CURRANT cocoanut pudding is a nns
dish in which this little fruit adds
a zest- Cream together two table
spoonfuls of butter and one-quarter
cup OF granulated sugar and add to 1t
four ounces OF grated cocoanut Beat
this well. then add half a cupfuI OF
cake crumbs. two ounces OF currants
and the whites OF three eggs. beaten
to stiff froth. Flavor with one half
wineglass of brandy or sherry. Line a
deep pie dish with pun pastry and pour
in the pudding. Sprinkle granulated
sugar over the top and bake for about
three quarters of an hour in a fairly
moderate oven.
To make French coffee fritters cut
two rolls into even sized slices about
a quarter inch thick. Remove crusts
and lay the slices in a deep dish.
Sprinkle over them two ounces OF cur
rants. pour in one cupful OF fresh
strong coffee, into which have been put
few drops of vanilla essence. and let
the bread soak for ten minutes. Dip
each slice into frying batter so as TO
completely cover IL, then fry to a gold
en- brown. Drain and sprinkle we'll
with graduated sugar before serving,
Another good currant dainty IS
known as fruit pinwheels." Stir to-
gether one pint OF -four one table,
spoonful of sugar. two tcaspoonfuls Of
| baking powder and one half teaspoon
full OF salt Work into this two large
| tablespoonfuls of butter Mix with
| scant Cupful OF milk and roll out until
| about one-halt inch thick and spread
| with currants and nutmeg Roll mp
| like a jelly roll, cut in three quarter
! inch slices and bake in n hot oven.
| Delicious "hermits" are made with
currants Cream one-half Cupful OF
butter and work into 1t one and one
half cupfuls OF sugar. Add two eggs
well beaten and one-halr cupful OF
sour milk in which one teaspoonful or
soda has been dissolved Stir in one
cupful of currants one-halr cupful OF
walnut meats and one teaspoonfuI OF
| powdered cloves, Cassia and nutmeg
mixed together. Use enough -four to
make stiff dough and roll out very
| thin.
Did you ever put currants in your
apple sauce cake? They are delicious
used in this way: Stir two teaspoons
fuls of soda into one and one-half cup
fulS of apple sauce. Cream one-half
cupful OF butter and one-half cupful
of graduated sugar. add one-h half tea
spoonful of salt and beat this thor
oughly into the apple sauce and soda
Next put in one cupful OF Currants-
If you prefer you may mix raisns with
them, half and half-adi one egg well
beaten. one-half teaspoonful each of
cinnamon and cloves [noWdered) and
then stir in gradually two cupfuls OF
flour. Bake in a loaf tin in a slow
. | oven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15

NJ T has been predicted by one in au-
thority that the fashionable wo-
man % the spring Of 1913 will be
perfected edition. with a supe-
rior finish. Of her sister OF later 1912.
In dress ana bearing she is 20 symbol
ize the sublime modistic after;hOught.
She viii walk abroad in all the dlsCom-
fort 81 narrow skirts without being
hu1.'od or only a tr.fc tempered in
her p'dartr,srism. Her hats are TO re-
main small and SO will her hatpins.
which will not have the perllous points
pt the 1912 millinery weapon
The women % 1913 Will wear bright
D.'1rs-rcde. Greens. puppies and browns
with "urg" 10 them. There viii be
plenty OF .arrorlal daring. coupled with
rluer combinations Of color harmony.
Mlady viii wear her hIousrs open in
Y shape 90 display her pretty emauci-
patcd throat. and II there happens 20
poe summer. which is doubtful. judg-
Ing from the climatic yarar4es OF the
winter. she viii wear the blouse
opening IN the street rs well as IN the
house.
Her hair Will be plainly dressed, and
IL VIII follow in arrangement the out
lin" OF her shapcly head. In fact. the
effect viii be that Of boys closely
cropped hair The woman who wears
elaborate puds viii be referred TO as
poor dear" by her up TO date sister.
Trimncss and chic are the hallmarks
NJ Miss 1873 Observation-Disclosures and
Cu'ured tops 10 her boots IN other
words. miiady Of style this spring Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
FRUIT COOKIES

FRUIT cookies made in the follow
ing way are sure to prove favor
ties in most families: Beat TO a cream
one cupful OF sugar and one-haif cup
full OF shortening. Add one-half cup
ful Of sweet milk, one beaten egg, two
and one-half cupfuls OF flour and three
level teaspoonfuls Of baking powder.
Filling. three-fourths cupfuI OF sugar,
one cupful OF boiling water. one cup
full OF chopped raisins or figs. Cook
until thick. Roll cookies very. very
thin Place teaspoonful of filling on.
cut out cOoky and place another cooky
on top. Press the edges lightly to-
Rether.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
The Always Useful
Chiffon Waist

4 T the beginning OF each season the
question arises whether the blouse
to wear with the dressy street cos
tune shall be in a matching color or a
white affair OF chiffon or lace.
To be sure. the white waist. both in
lingerie and unwashable materials. has
been more in evidence this winter than
for several seasons. but that is no sar-
torial assurance that IL will continue
in vogue in the spring.
There are times and places when the
white blouse is quite in keeping with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15

10 MAKE YOUR HAIR cuRL.

THERE are times when one must use
curling irons although It is a prac-
tee which ha.rIressers condemn as
extremely bad fur the hair. Suu. there
ere occasions when 10 is great bene-
90 90 have these curriers' az hand.
The illustration shows the latest
thing IN this lnc--a curling iron ma
r.Tg.ated by alcohol and not heated
on an alcohol stove or lamp.
one or the sides OF the iron Is pune
tlrvd with small holes. and in this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
y,SARaHlE aINA

HyHEAs SaAkszAe garments for b.
w saae rOu the scraps that are left
soc Gkt lateral into q neat little
bundle aBE fasten this 10 the garment
with a few stitches. The pieces will
be appreciated by the one who buys IN
case patching or mending - needed
later,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15

And It is from Bulgaria that they have
adopted the brilliant reds and blues.
green's and yellows. intensified by
black outlines.
One of the leading colors of the
spring and summer Will be yellow in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
HOW TO ICE THE PARTY CAKE

draw away the plate gently and stead
lily with your other hand. The best
way OF smoothing the sides is to hold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
AFTERNOON FROCK OF
BLIND EMBROIDERY

p LIND machine smhroidsry 10
u the newest material from
which the summer gown will be
fashioned. The model No. 8
seen in the Illustration is a
draped affair trimmed with tiny
crochet buttons and loops. A
charming note 10 the eoatss Of
point de vsnise, having . seal
Ioped collar and sirdls Of nell. .
rose eharmeuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15

many shadIngs. from delicate maize to
the deep tangerine yellow. These
shades will be seen at their happiest
in the thin fabrics. For heavier ma
terials all the various nuances OF tan
are fashionable. Browns, too. share in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
HAND RUN TUcKs.

7 lingerie dresses for spring have
the tuliness OF the skirts taken Up
In hand run tuckA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
PRTNC "A SHTONS For the Woman of 1918

with fine black lines makes the
skirt, which 10 slashed ct the
lower edge TO show the patent
leather buttoned boot. The col
lar 10 Of the fiouneins, mitsred
at the corners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15

an elaborate street suit, but there are
other occasions when nothing Is smart
but the matching blouse.
Purple Is going 10 be one of the
leading shades in suits for the coming
season. and the blouse in the cut is an
attractive model in purple and white
chiffon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
AN ALCOHOL CURLING IRON.

AN ALCOHOL CURLING IRON.
tube is ntted a piece OF cotton wad-
ding saturated with alcohol All one
has 70 do when the cur.er is TO be used
,s 20 apply a match 10 the wadGing
ars when the right temperature is
AIMED 10 wind the tresses about the
iron tube. press 81 sEainst the CORE
spending unheated side % ths iron, and
the deed In dona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
AN ARTISTICALLY CON.
BINED COSTUME

THE costume in the center of
the group shows the effect
Of eastern colorins that infiu-
ences the smart gowns Of the
season. Embroidery fiounelne
in a silVery green design edged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-15
SUMNER FROCK SHOWING
EMBROIDERY IN COLOR

DLUmETIs embroidery i. used
on this summer froek of
crossbarred cream wolfe seen in
figure I. The stiff flower mo-
tits which border the founce
are in rose, apricot and pale
green. The sash is of change
able rose and green silk.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
HOUSEHOLD
YQUESTIOhS

Blankets, after being washed and
dried thoroughly, should be well beat
en- with carpet beater.
Wood alcohol will take vaseline
stains from wash goods. Soak them
a few minutes in the alcohol
Kerosene is not SO explosive as 1t
is inf1ammable, but it should never be
brought in contact with fire.
If you have jabot which is trou-
blesome to iron, baste the plaits be-
fore 1t is washed. then iron and re-
move the threads. Use fine thread.
Towels should not be put in the
guest room when they are brand new.
Use them until they have been laun-
dered several times and lose their
stiffness.
To wind a curtain, remove 1t from
the brackets, wind 1t up by hand and
then put 1t into the brackets and
pull it out full length. Repeat If
necessary.
If you rinse plate with cold water
before breaking the eggs on it. add to
them a pinch of salt and then stand
where there is current of air, and
you will have no difficulty in beating
them to froth.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
TAKE PLACE OF MUSHROOMS
When sueeulent Relish 10 unobtaIn-
able, Fried Radishes, Properly Pro
pared, Are Good Substitute.

Mushrooms are fast becoming
necessity in the household of epicures.
but there always comes a time when
fresh ones are not obtainable and
when spice of little extra elegance
is needed for the larder, or to add a
flavor to grilled steak or a succu-
lent chop, a good substitute for the
champignon is found in fried radish-
es, peeled, and Drowned in plenty OF
butter. When brown and tender, ar
range around the meat and send into
the table, and wait for the exclama-
tions of surprise as che similarity of
flavor is noted. Oftentimes If the
guests are not apprised, the substftu-
tion will pass unnoticed.
Compotes of winter fruits properly
prepared help over that interval after
the departure of the grape and other
fresh fruits, when the palate Graves
the pleasant tart of natures tonic to
the system. The French housewife
makes an intricate study Of the prep
aration of her conserves and MARINA
ladies'. and her attractive dishes of
jams made from peaches, rhubarb and
pineapple. favored oranges and ap-
pies, prunes and gooseberries are
revelation to the American housekeep-
er who has, perhaps. taken less time
to devote to the study of her table
at this season.
Many Americans who prepare and
stew their fruit daintily enough fail
completely in one OF the most Inn
portant points of serving through
which an otherwise alluring dish is
often spoiled. Compotes should be
served either hot or thoroughly chilled.
and not as occasionally with us, luke
warm. Serve even the matutinal dish
of stewed prunes from the ice chest
with one or two green grape leaves
under their glass dish. and see how
much the flavor of this pleebian disb
is improved.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
Dancer In a Dark Kitchen,

No man has a right to expect a
woman to keep a sweet heart and a
cheerful mind and live in a house
bare of comfort and beauty and work
in dark kitchen. Too many farmers
when building house never consult
their wives, take no thought of their
comfort or convenience. and leave the
kitchen the last thing to be consid.
cred If 1t is considered at all. And II
asked to spend money on decorating
the home would actually feel abused!
A woman's life in the country is
often necessarily lonely and she ought
to have the very sunniest. most pleas
ant rooms in. the house for her sit
sing-room ard kitchen. Most farm
wives spend two-thirds of their wax
ing hours in the kitchen, and no mon
ey spent in making this place one of
convenience and comfort can ever be
wasted.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
Hot Cross Buns,

Sift together one quart flour, half
teaspoon salt, one cup sugar, three
scant teaspoons baking powder. Rub
in half cup butter, add half pound
cleaned raisins or currants. half tea
spoon nutmeg, half teaspoon allspice.
quarter pound cut citron. Beat two
eggs and add half cup milk and stir
into dry mixture, adding enough milk
to mix to a firm dough, mold into
round buns, lay two inches apart on
creased pans. brush with milk, cut
cross on each, sprinkle. cut with gran
ulated sugar and make in hot oven.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
New Asparagus Dish.

A delicious variation for asparagus
Is to bake it in cream sauce. Cook
in salted water until tender, drain,
put in butter baking dish and pour
enough cream sauce over to cover
Sprinkle with grated Swiss or Par
mesan cheese and a few bits of but
ter and brown in the oven.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
Minute BEscuIt

One pint of sour buttermilk, one
teaspoon soda, two teaspoons melted
butter, -four to make a soft dough just
stiff enough to handle. Mix, roll and
cut out rapidly with as little handling
as may be. Bake in quick oven.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-03-01
Makes Wool LIuht.

After your blankets have been
washed and dried thoroughly beat
them vigorously with a carpet beater.
This makes the wool light and soft
and gives the blankets "a new. fresh
appearance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
LACE NOT ADAPTABLE.

These collars are most successful in fine
batiste. lawn, double chiffon or very soft.
fine SILK. the lace collar docs not adapt IT.
self 10 this particular neck arrangement
very well. Lace on tailor-made coat is
apt TO be very incongruous, and the hem
stitched japanese and Chinese silk collars,
or those OF plain double chiffon. with the
edges whipped. are much more suitable.
The sailor and roll collars OF chiffon are
equally suitable for wearing with the
plainest morning tailor mades. and as the
chiffon is soft and pliable they are easier
to arrange. and more likely to fall into
the right lines over coat. The great
point IS not TO make them too large, and
trey should not extend more than three
inches below the neck at the back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10

The more delicate and dainty the collar
and neck arrangements can be kept the
more successful will be the general effect
OF the costume. and more especially does
this apply as regards the shirt or blouse
with open neck in its relation to the coat.
Pretty as the turned-down collar is, Il
requires careful handling when worn with
n coat: the turned-down collar should be
90 cut az 10 be able 10 be pulled out over
the coat collar, which invariably gives a
better effect than having separate collar
attached TO the coat itself The collar
must be cut loosely. and very carefully
fitted. so that II does not curl up over the
coat collar or lie in folds on the blouse
when the coat IS taken on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
MEpIcl STYLE FOR LONG NEcKs.

The plain lace and net MeGici collars
are very becoming to those who have a
neck long enough 20 wear them. but
rothing looks more absurd on a short
neck. For a long and slender one. how
ever they are ideal These collars must,
OF course. be wired. for not only are they
10 stand erect, out they are TO curl
slightly backward at the top, an effect
when could. OF course, never be attained
except by very careful wiring. The varia-
tons Of these wired Medici cellars are
endless. and practically any size or shape
can DE chosen TO suit the face and neck OF
the individual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
WARM WEATHER SALADS
Made of Carefully Chosen ingredients, They
May Well Take the Place of Meat
Dishes on the Very Hottest Days.
b. Maria Gore.

In the tropical heat Of August even the
most carnivorous of human beings turns
from meat roasts and hot steaks and
views with quickening appetite a dish Of
fresh green salad or a jellied loaf of cold
meat Some people still cling to the idea
that one must eat meat in summer as
often as in winter, lest the standard Of
nourishment be lowered. They forget,
however. that there are other foods just
as nutritious as meat which can be used
in its place.
Eggs. cheese, FISH and legumes are al
ways more attractive than meat in sum-
Yner and two or more Of these can be
combined in a refreshing salad that will
make a summer substitute for meat
A salad OF vegetables and eggs makes
an ideal piece de resistance at luncheon,
for it contains protein and Carbohydrates,
as well as other desirable elements. II
can be simply accompanied by rolls,
sweet and a cup OF tea. When used with
a vegetable in this way the eggs SHOULD
form crown around the salad. This no;
only makes the salad more attractive to
the eye, but keeps the f1avors distinct.
One objection TO many of the summer
salads prepared from vegetables and eggs
is that they are too frequently Charac-
terless in flavor They need to have some
addition that will impart a tang" To-
mato catsup and similar sauces, mint.
tarragon, chives and capers are ali used
by authorities on cooking with these
salads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
DRESSING THE NECK
Particular Attention Must Be Paid to Cut and
Material of Collars That Are to Go
Outside the Coat-Becoming Frills

and they are now TO DO had IN such
wonderful colorings and materials that
they Fl in with any costume. and look
part Of its natural trimmings. Thus
many OF the silk waistcoats have high
standing fitted collars OF the same ma
terial as the waistcoat itself. standing
erect. and fastened into the coat collar
somewhat after the style OF the Napole-
onic collar Others have loose bands.
looking Ike turned down revers; others,
again. have wired high collars OF silk,
embroidered with bright wors;eds or aow-
ers IN ribbon work