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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
plenty Of plating.

81 Knife plating is having a popularity
all its own. Knife plated rufles and.
frills are used on crepe de chine and
wash net petticoats; knife plated edge
collars and cuffs on coats and blouses.
And knife plated silk trimming IL
much used on voile and crepe after
noon frocks. One way Of utilizing this
form OF trimming IL to edge abroad
folded satin girdle top and bottom with
q knife plated satin frin about an
inch and % half wide. An. elaborate
white wolfe afternoon frock was made
with girdle Of this kind In deep blue
satin and was further trimmed with .
few touches OF bright blue on the bod
ice. OF course girdle soSmade In
creases the apparent size OF the waist
but Fashion says that Is . thing to
be desired. Il ;.3 &. s5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
MaearonI croqusttss.

Cook two-thirds cup Of macaroni
broken into small pieces in boiling
sailed water until tender. drain and
rinse in cold water. Melt two table
spoonfuls butter, add two tablespoon.
fuls flour, one tablespoonful of curry
powder. one-fourth teaspoonful salt.
and cook until frothy. Add gradually
one cupful Of milk, stir In while boil.
ing one-half cup grated cheese and the
macaroni. Turn into a dish and when
thoroughly cold shape into balls or
fiat cakes. Roll In sifted crumbs. dip
in beaten egg, diluted with two table
spoons water and roll again in
crumbs. Fry in q basket in deep fat,
drain on paper and serve at once.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
WEDDING Cake.

Any rich fruit cake, heavily iced and
decorated in white. may serve a. =
wedding cake. At an informal. we'd
ding the bride will cut the wedding
cake. For d pretty little ceremony Of
this cake cutting the guests should
make wide circle with white satin
ribbon about the bridal pair. To add
to the gayety OF the occasion, 1t should
have baked in it the silver symbols
which denote various fortunes. There
10 = ring for the next to be married.
. wishbone for the one who is to have.
good luck. q thimble for the spinster
and a button for the bachelor. To
these should be added silver coin for
the one who IL to be wealthy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
HANDY SOLDER OUTFIT.
Kit Will Prove Profitable to All
Practical Farmers.
No Investment Can Be Made That Will
Pay Percentage Of Profit-Best for
Beginner to Make His Start
.&3$6fa With Wire. az
(By E. B. TUTTLE.)

$l (By E. B. TUTTLE.) 4,
There is probably no investment
the farmer can make that will pay the
percentage OF profit that soldering
kit will Reduced to its lowest terms
a Golfer can be bought for Is cents,
acid s cents. solder, wire 10 cents.
It will be better, however, to buy
two Golfers one and one-half or three
quarter pounds each, which should not
cost more than rs cents per pair. Us
ing two one can be heating while
the other is in use.
The acid is muriatic in which dis.
solve a little zinc. For the beginner
probably it will be found handler to.
use the solder In the form OF a wire,
though later bar will be found to
be convenient. II 5.5.5
Having secured the outfit the first
thing is to tin" the point. To do
this file the beveled surfaces down
bright and heat in the stove (gas.
gasoline, wood or coal) until 1t 10 hot
enough to melt the solder. 5s 4;.$ u
Then with small, fat stick smear
the surfaces with the acid and rub
the end Of the solder over them.
II 1t does not melt freely get the
Golfer hotter, After timing the point
try. not to get it 80 hot 1t will burn
OF; in case you do, however, retin by
the same process. 4 .5$$ III
Ff II the timing lis not on the solder
will not pick up solder nor melt 1t
freely.
For starter let us try a leaky pan.
Sandpaper, or scrape clean around the
hole and smear with acid. Take the
Golfer properly heated and set the
point on the hole. applying the solder.
Watch and see it run freely (you can
tell at once il it fuses property and
remove the Golfer.
II the Golfer gets cold take the other
one which should also be In the fire.
The work may be done equally well
inside the pan. hi .5sS
II the hole is too large cut a small
piece OF tin and put over the hole.
having first used the acid .on both
patch and pan. Put the Golfer on top
Of the patch and when sufficiently hot
run the end Of the solder wire around
the patch. It should melt readily.
Hold down with the Golfer or stick I'M
til the solder runs. &.
This briefly, is the problem of sol.
dering. Other applications will be
readily solved once one is familiar
with the tools. s
Most metals can be soldered. not,
however, cast iron or aluminium. In
the case of galvanized iron or zinc,
use muriatic acid straight AS more
skill is acquired you will be able to
pick UP solder on the point of the
Golfer when you can buy solder by the
bar. Va II p. NIX
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
DO You Need Furniture Polish 81, I

This recipe for polish for wood
furniture will. no doubt. be appreciat-
ed. Take three ounces Of wax, equal
parts Of yellow and white, shave it
very fine. then mix 1t with a gill,
Of turpentine, and let It remain for.
"a hours. Scrape half an ounce OF
CASTLE soap and boil 1t in q gill OF
water Then put these ingredients
together, stirring them with a piece
OF stick. When cold, the mixture is
ready for use. but must be kept in a
carefully closed jar. Put small
quantity on piece Of flannel, and rub
1t briskly over the furniture and be-
fore the polish has had time to dry
rub It. with clean buster. "a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
FOR The SEA OR LAKE
sEAsoN's BATHING COSTUMES
ARE PARTICULARLY PRETTY.
Black SILK Suit Probably the Best for
Wear, Though There Are Many
Other Materials Utmost Equal
" High In Favor.

The new bathing costumes shown
are decidedly attractive. Each season
marks noticeable improvement In
this line. the freakish novelties ap-
3pealing to few women. those Of taste
demanding the more conservative mod
els. VI q Z, FL d s js VS.. So
Without doubt the well-made black
silk suit Of good quality. relieved by
white or other soft color next the face,
is the smartest, handsomest and most
tasteful costume the bather can, wear,
and the seasons variety in such mod
els is surprising.
This year one fnds among the best
looking bathing costumes good many
black and white mixtures. stripes.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
"A good system of rotation. that in
cludes cultivated crops, offers the best
means of combating the common
weeds s but its success is almost en-

tirely dependent upon the manner and
persistency with which the soil is cul-
tivated. To insure reasonable sue
cess, the disk and the harrow should
be used frequently while the weeds
are still small, and the crops while
growing should be given frequent Gull
tivation. s :2tg
Fortunately, the same tillage opera
lions that are used in putting the soil
in condition to receive and conserve
rainfall. to prepare the seed-bed and
to liberate plant food, are likewise
useful in combating weeds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
H0UDAN FOWL is ECONOMIC
Not Only 10 It Excellent Table Breed,
but Is Also Good Layer Of Eggs
IL{ and Nonsitter. %

OF all the French breeds the Houdan
is undoubtedly the most economic.
Not only is it a good table breed
when judged by the quality of it's
flesh, but It is an excellent layer Of
good sized white eggs, and IS a non.
sitter Newer breeds OF fowls which
have BEEN introduced during recent
years have rather overshadowed It.,
but few II any OF these can lay claim
to superiority over. 1t in utility points.
No doubt the crest had much to do
with the decline suffered By the Hou.
dan, many poultry Keepers not caring
for crested fowls, owing to the fact
that lin wet weather the head adorn-
ments got saturated and caused colds
among the birds, but q little consider
alton for them in the way OF shelter
during periods of rain would have min
imized any prejudice against, them
concerning wet crests and colds. When
the Houdan stood high in popular IA
'vor there were fewer or no scratching.
ing sheds In existence and they either
had to face the weather, when such
was. inclement, or idle about the in
terror OF the roosting house, and no
wonder many birds, and especially the
crested ones, often got saturated with
rain and caught cold and contracted
yroup. Today every well arranged
poultry yard has its scratching
or day shelters to which the fowls can
resort In bad weather, and on that
account the Houdan might, be given =
better position than it now occupies
among utility poultry. The crest Of
the Houdan Is an advantage rather
than q disadvantage. inasmuch as it
guards the head Of the bird against
the severest frost during the winter
time, and thus it improves the fowl
as I winter layer. Rightly bred. fed
and sheltered the Houdan 10 good
winter egg producer. 81 rs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
HINTS ON RENOVATION.
WORTH TRYING BEFORE sCARD.
ING DAMAGED MATERIAL.
Restoring Pile Of Old Velvet 10 an
Old Process Known to Many-Ex. Z
ceiient Cleaning Medium
for Silk. i4 H+4 5-1 ,tt

The original pile Of old velvet-as
every one knows-may be renewed by
holding it over the spout Of a fast
boiling kettle. and, after laying It
face upwards over a moderately hot
iron, working up the pile with long
bristled brush. II spotted or stained
It Is something helpful to dip a
small spare piece of the velvet in
spirits Of turpentine and rub 1t over
the surface. using a fresh piece fire.
quently.
The piece OF raw potato peeled,
we'll washed and then grated and
STEPPED in cold water overnight. rep
resents an old.fashioned cleaning
medium for silk. Only the liquid
was. however, used. which, after hav-
Ing been strained and poured OF the
sediment, after an hour or two. was
considered excellent for black or col
ored silks. Two potatoes to a pint
Of water. should make the required
strength. while sponge must be
used instead OF q flannel. After re-
peated rubbing, sponging with several
changes of water will be necessary.
Not only silk but cotton can be treat
ed with potato water. while 1t 10 ex-
cellent for suitings Of all kinds -
well as 5friezes and serges
Spirits Of turpentine viii remove
most spots from silk. although care
must be taken to see that the dye 10
fast. It Is q wise plan to experiment
in the first instance on a spare piece
OF the fabric. Failing this, powdered
French chalk. mixed to mustard
consistency with lavender water.
should be rubbed into the stain, left
till caxed. and a hot iron---:laid on .
sheet Of plotting paper-finally
passed over the top. An ounce Of es-
sence of Nemon and half an ounce OF
oil Of turpentine represent an old
fashioned remedy for stained silks.
Cashmere is always easily cleaned,
and the spots removed If they are not
of too long standing. A paste should
be made 'of fullers' earth and cold
water and laid over the marks II they
do not yield to simple spongfng with
water to which a few drops of am
monia have been added. When dry
the paste should be brushed OF and
the garment well shaken In the open
air. l&.. s.@
To remove grease spots on cotton
materials take lump. of unpulver-
lied magnesia. dip the end into boil
ing water and rub the stained surface
briskly. Leave the paste to dry on
the material, then brush Of, and no
mark will be visible. Il; s5s
q "A mixture Of one teaspoonful Of
black ink to saltspoonful OF liquid
gum will do much to brighten black
straw II rubbed well into the inter
stices Of the plait with hog-bristle
brush. ssif,t s 3j &
White straws are best cleaned with
a cut lemon dipped in sulphur and
rubbed on the hat. This should be
allowed to dry. and when it Is rubbed
on the straw will have regained ito
color. 55 II 54s !, 4 &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Protect From Flies.

Remember that it takes as much
energy and feed to fight flies as it
does to grow calf. Then will it not
pay to cut out the flies by giving the
calves access to dark stable or shed,
and also apply a little fly DOPE"
You may rest assured that they will
grow and lay on flesh twice as fast
from now on If they are afforded a
means of thus protecting themselves
than they otherwise could possibly do.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Care Of SILK Umbrella.

When coming in with a wet umbrel-
la, stand 1t handle down to dry, then
wipe of the handle and ferrule, and
furl the silk sections. II the silk gets
a spot on it, remove it with a silk rag,
warm water and soap. Clean a gold
or silver handle with whiting. wash a
china handle in warm soap suds. rub
up wooden handle with very slight
ly oily rag. A good way to mend silk
umbrella Is to wet piece Of black
court plaster and fasten it to the silk
Just under the tear and let It dry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
soda Biscuit Without MIX. J.

s Soda Biscuit Without MIX.
One quart of flour, two heaping t.
blespoons butter chopped up in the
-four. two cups cold water. two tea:
spoons cream tartar sifted thoroughly
with -four, one teaspoon soda. dis
solved in boiling water, a little salt.
When -four, cream OF tartar, salt and
butter are we'll Incorporated stir the
soda into the cold water and mix the
dough very quickly. handling az little
as may be. It should be just stir
enough to roll out. (Stin soda biscuits
are always failures.) Roll out half an
inch thick with few rapid strokes.
cut out. bake at once in q quick oven.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16

Of beautiful girl. What had prob
ably happened brings a drama before
US. Some old Squire Western had
disinherited an clipping daughter, had
pulled the Gainsborough down, and
sent it to a country dauber for trans
formation. Dash his wig and buttons
(only the oath was WORSE" If he would
ever look on the undutiful, ungrateful
baggage again. The picture had cost
good money, and must be kept, though
bad she had proved. 1t should be a
boy.-Walter Siehel. In T. P.'s Weekly
Of London.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16

with he socla
officials think tnaA one cannot
IS, -. -.
deeply into
family encourage
70 W
farmers them
division Will De 70 discover
development
the natural which mar
circle to trade and
feasible and to COOPER
found by
by
selling. ...,-
81 that state and is BY profession agricultur
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
erav,s,. Dressings and Sauces.

80 0VAVISo, OrSuS1U08 Ahu aoAVceB. 3
First, have the liquor to be thick
ened ready to boil, then take a spoon.
ful5of -four and with little milk or
water work free from Jumps; then
thin 30 that 1t will pour easily. With
aIstirring spoon In one hand stir the
boiling liquid vigorously, with the 9th
er hand pour in the batter. The Sc
cret Of having It free from Jumps H.
to have the liquid hot enough to cook
the batter at once, and to keep stir.
ring it until it ia we'll cooked. Never
try to stir raw flour into hot liquor,
nor to make smooth gravies in luke
warm stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Best Time to Sell.

It is generally conceded that the
best time to sell chickens is from the
first Of January to the first of No
vember. Every one seems to want to
sell during November and December,
and consequently the market is al
ways overstocked at that time.
Sprague says If possible chickens
should be marketed before the first
of November, and If not they should
be held until after the holiday in
order that the best prices may be
secured. This of course refers only
to sending to an open market, and
does not apply to any private Gus
tom. -.-.M..- - -...- :-r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
HIanchIno Celery !,

With celery for early use this may
begin as soon as the stalks are a foot
high or even less. The first work is
In getting the stalks in an erect posi-
ton, gathering them together with the
hand and packing a small quantity Of
earth around the base to hold them
upright.
In a few days little more earth
may be added, always doing the
work while the plants are dry, being
careful to hold the leaves or stalks
together SO that none of the earth
will 60 between the stalks; also be-
ing careful not to put the earth above
the growing heart of the plant. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
To Avoid the Runty Pla.

To Avoid the Runty Pig.
Runty pigs stand poor show at
the feeding trough with bunch OF
their husky brothers and sisters. As
they are crowded out Of place natural
.ly they do not get enough to eat to
keep them growing, and they stay
runty. y Z ,.i.}
A trough arranged with V-shaped
partitions set strongly in the trough
would give the little fellows an equal
show with the big ones, and the
weaker ones would get their share Of
food. A handy man can make such
trough arrangement in an hour or
SO, and even the growth of his pigs
would more than pay for his trouble.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
To Clean Iluht Woolens

Make mixture Of cornmeal. q hand
full Of borax and half a cake OF mag
nesia. Mix this dry, and scrub the
goods with it. To clean wool shawls.
Jackets, etc, sprinkle the mixture over
the garment, place inside a sheet fold
ed several times, and beat lightly. It
is surprising how much the bora1 as
sists in the cleaning process. Leave
for several hours and shake out the
dust and dirt in the open air It will
also clean light felt hats. Use soft
brush.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Mapia cup custarde.

Beat three eggs slightly, add pinch
of salt and three tablespoonfuls Of
scraped maple sugar. Pour over all
three cupfuls Of hot milk with one
fourth cupful of thick cream. OF
course, the latter may be omitted, II
liked. Fill the custard into wetted
custard cups. place these in dish
of hot water and bake in very slow
oven until the custard is set.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Goose ut MIchaelmas.

Eating goose at Michaelmas was q
very early custom in England as far
back as the tenth year of the reign
OF Edward w. (1471). John de la
Hayes was bound to render to Will
liam Barnaby, lord of Lastres, In the
county of Hereford, for part of the
demesne land, one goose fit for the
lords dinner on the feast Of st. Mi.
chael, the archangel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Hot Weather Dessert.

Spanish cream is delicious des-
sert. 1t requires one and one-half pints
Of milk, one-half box of gelatine, one
half cup sugar, three eggs. and one tea
spoonful OF vanilla. Dissolve, the gela-
tine in a little cold water, add the
milk, sugar; vanilla and yolks Of the
eggs, which have been well beaten.
Put on the stove and cook two min.
utes, then add the well-beaten whites
of the, eggs, stir we'll, and take from
the stove. Pour into wet mold and set
away to cool. Serve with whipped
cream. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
MAKING a Hat Box.

Purchase a large cheese box from
your grocer and scrub it we'll with
hot soda and water and dry In the
open air, not near a fire. Line with
pieces OF cretonne or vanished wall
paper, and cover the outside with any
chintz that will harmonic with or
match the bedroom decorations. This
will make a splendid hat box. and one
that will last for many years.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Valuable Weed Eradicator,

Probably no animal is so valuable IS
a weed eradicator as the sheep. They
not only eat a large variety Of weeds
and grasses. but >they. masticate SO
thoroughly that almost all the seeds
are destroyed or digested, and do not
sprout from the manure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
WORKING THE. LISTED CORN
Sled Shown In Illustration May BE
Used for First Time Over,
Useful and Practical.

The illustration shows a homemade
sled which we use for working listed
corn the first time over. The runners
ere Of 2 by 8 plank, six feet long. They
are placed eight inches apart and .
solid floor nailed over them. The floor
is wide enough to reach to the middle
OF the ridge on each side. Six 2 by IS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Kitchen Mat

A rubber doormat or one OF the
cheaper coco fiber or heavy rope mats
is elastic to the step. For that rea-
son it is helpful to have one in the
kitchen to stand upon when washing,
ironing or washing dishes. $50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Wrlnq by Hand.

II you wish your table linen to look
nice, do not put it through the wiring
er, as it makes ,creases that will not
come out, even If the cloth is ironed
when very damp. In fact. any clothes
that you wish to look nice when
ironed. will be better II they are
wrung by hand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Mutton Steaks, Plum Sauce.

Mutton Steaks, Plum Sauce.
Have three steaks Of three-quarters
Of q pound each cut from q tender leg
OF mutton make few incisions- on
the skin all around steaks. Neatly
flatten, season with teaspoon salt
and half teaspoon pepper. Heat two
tablespoons melted lard In frying
pan, place steaks one beside another
In the pan and fry six minutes on
each side. Remove, place on hot
dish, pour plum sauce over and
serve -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Sled for Listed Corn.

are then nailed from the base of the
runners to the outer edge Of the floor
on either side. These are placed In a
position at right angles with each 9TH
or, says a writer in the Denver Weekly
Post. This sled can be made in a
few minutes and you will find it both
useful and practical.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Use Tissue Paper

Use Tissue Paper. -. /"
When pressing tucks in crepe do
chine use piece Of tissue paper be-
tween the iron and the right side, says
be seen and at the same time pro:
tected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Cowboy Salad.

Peel, cut up fine one large cucum.
Der, one green onion, bunch rad
ishes. three cold boiled potatoes, and
shred one small head Of cabbage. Mix
all together. cover with good salad
dressing. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Sow to Discard.

If the sow is in the habit of losing
her litter, it is the height Of folly to
continue breeding her, as she has
some inherited ailment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
A clever way to mark a pillow or
towel. The design could be enlarged
for the pillow.
Blue bird Pin.

Since Maeterlinck 80 appropriately
used the blue bird as a symbol Of good
luck, representing the soul OF happi-
ness. 1t has made permanent niche
for itself in the hearts OF the multi
tude. and it Is only quite fitting that
this year should see a revival Of the
blue bird" pins.
These pins come In three sizes, cum
pins, brooches and bar pins, and are
inexpensive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
R4al Gainsborough.

A great dealer, now dead, once told
inc that sauntering into an auction
room he observed the portrait Of boy
lin hat, ascribed to Gainsborough.
HE had that power Of eye which can
fpierce through superimposed paint,
and looking deep down into that pic
ature he felt certain that the hat was
an addition and the boy a girl. He
bought the portrait for song, to find
that his dream had come true. It was
. true Gainsborough. and the likeness
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
savinu Your EYES.

Use magnifying glass when copy.
ing cross stitch or crocheted design,
from the illustration in a magazine or
paper, and your eyes will not be near
ly 80 tired when you have finished
the work.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-07-16
Potato Hint,

Before baking potatoes let them
stand in hot water for Is minutes, says
the New York Press. They require
only half the time for baking and are
more mealy and palatable. besides saw.
ing the gas.