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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Education For The Home

to all parents for education in home
making. County superintendent of
schools were asked to furnish the
names of women in their communities
who could be depended upon for GER
tain amount of initiative and leader
ship. Through the efforts of the 1893
women thus selected and from other
sources, the bureau has been fur
nished with nearly 10000 names Of
mothers who feel the need of infor-
nation on the care and home train
ing of children, and it is with these
10000 mothers that a beginning has
been made.
help in the problems of home-making
and care of the children. The moth
ers ask the bureau for help in choos-
ing literature, in reading courses for
themselves and for their children.
They ask for bulletins on "home mat
ters," material for home study for
boys and girls, literature on moral
training, books suitable to children
who have completed the common
school course, methods of bringing
together the home and the school,
suggestions for forming sewing and
cooking classes, and information nee
essary for organizing parent-teacher
associations.
Some of the states, through packet
Libraries and by other means, are
reaching these people who are with
out access to the usual sources of in
formation, but in most localities no
effort is made to reach the mothers
themselves with the facts that are
essential to the sound development
of the children and the home. 1t IS
in this field that the home-education
division plans to do its work, not by
interference with local conditions, hut
as a clearing house Of information
for state and local authorities.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

seemingly on her side, there is per-
haps some warrant in reason for an
ticipating German victories in the
caller stages of the war.
Under the heavy fire, the allies on
the west have been slowly pushed
back. Russia has been working into
Prussia, but Germany did not have
the soldiers there to rightly defend
herself as she has now.
If just the strength of the nation
was concerned, Germany with her SUI
perior army could readily defeat the
allied armies. But the strength of
each man must be concerned taken
under the heavy fire that they must
give, in order to save themselves
from defeat.
1t will be a long drawn out battle,
with a score of victories on each side.
Austria will easily meet defeat in the
south, but to the north Germany will
not meet defeat so easily, but will
slowly wear away. The strength of
the allied forces will wear her away,
little by little until she must yield.
1t will be an honorable defeat, be-
cause she will stand up so long under
fire of the armies of so great a ter
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

ritory, who have been throwing their
great forces from all sides. 1t will
be battle of numbers against supe-
rior generalship and strength in
which the latter slowly yields. But
out of the defeat Germany can read
lily see victory, for she will have the
honor of strength and greater art in
war management.
Thousands of loyal men will give
their life blood for their nations
cause. Thousands of homes will be
destroyed. All this that the nations
rank and power should not be
crushed.
After the tumult of battle dies and
quiet reigns once more, the map of
Europe may be changed, although the
defeat may not denote the nation of
the greater power.
AS each day brings us news of new
turns in the great conflict, we turn
our minds to greater power who has
the power to defeat the nations of the
world combined, and we ardently pray
that the war will soon cease and bring
to the world a reign of everlasting
peace.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

"Send all the infOrma alton you can
to these mothers. We are Is miles
from a doctor. So many women die"
"Many women in this district live
50 to 100 miles from a physician"
"We are 40 miles from town and
need help for ourselves and our chill
dren."
"We are % miles from the nearest
postoffice. We need help"
Appeals like these received by the
Bureau of Education from thousands
of women throughout the United
States in the past year indicate the
need which mothers, especially in re-
mote rural districts, feel for advice
in the care and training Of their chill
dren. In recognition of these needs
the home education division of the
Bureau of Education has been estab-
lished. Its objects are: ITO help
parents in the home education of
their children with reference to
health, games, and play, early mental
development, and formation Of moral
habits; to interest boys and girls who
have left school and are still at home
bv directing their home reading and
study; and to further the education
of the parents in the home"
To help accomplish this the Bureau
of Education co-operates with the
National Congress of Mothers and
Parent Teachers associations, with a
view to reaching as many homes as
possible. A series of bulletins on
home educational problems has been
prepared and parents desiring advice
in child nurture and home-making
may receive it from the bureau.
AS a basis for further work the
home-education division has obtained
carefully selected list of women in
all parts of the United States to CO.
operate in extension Of opportunities
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Talks to Mothers
Mrs. Mary Wcks, Editor
Slave To Her Children
Mrs. Mary Wicks, Editor

She is today the loneliest woman
in the land. Her husband is dead;
two of the boys are vagabonds upon
the face of the earth; another is a
pensioner upon the mother, whose
slender income barely supports her.
self; a fourth has made money and
means to keep it for his own family.
His lady wife does not visit her hus-
bands mother once a year. "a good
sort of old fashioned person, who
spoiled her children to death, and who
is now reaping as she has sowed." I
once heard her say. The girls are
married and scattered in three differ
ent states. Not one has ever offered
a home for the mothers old age. Sell
fish, exacting, without natural af-
fection," unamiable at home and UNI
popular abroad, they are just what
the mother made them.
Do you ask what she promised to
herself in the practice of what | call
the refinement of cruelty TO those she
held to be dearer than hei own soul I?
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
1033-1O2S.
A Good Combination for Home or
Business Wear.

Separate waists and skirts are
more popular than ever, and add
greatly to the variety of the ward
robe. The combination here shown
comprises Ladies' Waist 1893, and
Ladies' Skirt 1923. The skirt is cut
with the new flare shape at the sides.
The waist has full fronts, joined to
yoke portions that are combined with
the back and sleeve. A neat collar
and vest portions are attractive fea-
lures of this model. The sleeve is
stylish in wrist length with a band
cuff, or in short length finished with
a shaped cuff. The Waist Pattern is
cut in 6 sizes: 80, "a, Sc, 80, 40 and
AZ inches bust measure, and requires
2 "a yards of 44-inch material for
36-inch size. 1t is good for silk, vel
vet, corduroy, madras, lawn, linen or
batiste, ratine or crepe. The skirt
may be of the same material or
checked or plaid, wooden or of serge.
The skirt is cut in sizes: %, "a, 20,
% and 80 inches waist measure, and
requires 8 3-8 yards of 44-inch ma
terial for a 24-inch size. 1t meas
ures 2 yards at its lower edge.
This illustration calls for TWO sep
arate patterns which will be mailed
to any address on receipt of 10c FOR
EACH pattern in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
1887.
A Very Attractive and Pretty Style.

Costume for Misses and Small Wo-
men, consisting of a surplice waist,
with or without tunic, and a two
piece skirt. The waist with short or
wrist-length sleeves. Figured crepe
in a new shade of green is here de-
picted, with frillings of old gold mes
saline on the edges of cuffs and col
lar The waist is made with a chem
isette at the low neck outline. The
surplice closing is becoming and
youthful. The tunic shows graceful
plaits in panel style. The short sleeve
is finished with a neat cuff. The pat
tern is cut in sizes: Ia, Is, II and
Is years. 1t requires 6 yards of "A
inch material for 17-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
The European Crisis
By Omar w. Russell, Casnovia.

Just at the time when the great
an of peace was possibly at the
turning point, and the nations were
seemingly on friendly terms, the
worlds press gave notice to the world
of the dispute between Austria and
Servia. Soon the Austrian guns be-
gan to shell Belgrade, and the open
ing conflict of the present European
crisis was at hand.
Within only few days after the
first bloodshed had been cast, the
woL kwas staggered by the proclama-
WON of war from nearly all Europe.
Germany had taken sides with Aus
tria, while Russia, Great Britain,
France and Belgium had been the
opposing foes. Germany with her
millions of soldiers and her modern
guns pressed on from all sides, al
though under the pressing fire Of the
opposing foe she soon conquered Bel
GUM. Then still holding the thoughts
of old, when she conquered France,
she started her soldiers toward Paris
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
$3.50.
Ladies' House Dress.

Lawn, percale, dimity, gingham,
seersucker, chambray, galatea or
cashmere may be used for this de-
sign. The waist is made with Gibson
shoulder plaits, and coat closing. The
sleeve is finished with band cuff. The
pattern is cut in 6 sizes: 80, Sd, SO,
38, 40 and az inches, bust measure.
1t requires yards of 44-inch mate
rial for a 36-inch size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

By Vivienne Edithcara Nichols.
The next story was written by
Vivienne's chum. Here it is:
Playing Young Lady.
"Oh, Gladysw cried Mabel as she
came running into Gladys house.
"Come on over and play house with
me-"
"All right" answered Gladys, 81
was just coming over"
Lets play house and put on long
dresses and play that We are ladies"
said Mabel. MAMA went to town
and | have to stay at home and watch
the house, and | want you to come
right away"
"Sure, I'll come right away" said
Gladys.
Soon they were hopping along side
by side and soon arrived at Mabel's
house.
Now" said Gladys, "what shall
we put on for long dresses ?"
You put on mama's red silk, and
Oh, | was going to put on mama's
green satin but she wore it. Now
what shall | wearw cried Mabel.
oh | know will wear her white
lace dress" she continued
When they were all ready Mabel
said:
"Now YOU must come and see me-
"Ail right" said Gladys, Il will go
out doors and knock and then you
must come to the door"
"Oh, my" said Mabel, there comes
some one Oh! Oh. who can it be!
Come Gladys, hide. | think it is
Aunt Polly and she will tell mama.
Oh! What hall we dor
Let take them eff quick" said
Gladys.
But just as they had them almost
off in came Aunt Polly.
"Why Mabel" said Aunt Polly,
what are you doing with your moth
er's clothes ON pr
"Why-Whv mama said we could
put them on. stammered Mabel
There come YOUR mother now, !
will ask her said Aunt Polly.
ooh no-no-don't. She said we
could" cried Mabel.
"Well, | viii ask her anyway" said
Aunt Polly.
Soon Mabei's mother heard the
whole story, and for punishment Ma
bel and Glayds were not allowed to
play together for two days. Mabel
never dressed up in her mothers best
dresses again.
By Emma Marie Brand, Rock Island,
Illinois.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
1921.
Ladies' One-Piece Apron.

Here is an apron that is not only
simple and practical, but becoming
as well. 1t is fitted to the figure
under the arm by darts, and the skirt
portion is ample enough to protect
the dress worn underneath. The
back portion is extended to form
straps that cross at the center and
fasten over the shoulders in front.
Bingham, linen, percale, or alpaca,
are all suitable for this garment. The
pattern is cut in sizes: Small, me-
MUM and large. 1t requires 3 3-S
yards of 36-inch material for a me-
dunn size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
i'm silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

with the intention of a repetition of
the old feat.
AT the same time the Russian army
was slowly pressing through the
Prussian frontier working gradually
toward Berlin.
Servia, aided by the Russians
along the north boundary, have been
slowly conquering Austria, but al
though the war started in this terri
tory the great crisis of the whole
conflict lies in the north.
AS we let our minds pass over the
map of Europe and see the magni-
tude of the nations involved, and then
compare the statistics showing the
strength of the various armies, we
wonder how Germany can stand up
under the fire of France, Great Brit
ain, Russia and Belgium combined.
Germany possesses the best trained
army in the world. She is the pos
SCISSOR of the ablest generals and also
has the honor of first choice of many
of the greatest guns for heavy war
fare. With this balance of power
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
THE CHILDRENS STORY
TELLING CLUB
Essillyn Dale Nichols, Editor
1915 ST., Rock Island, Ill.


This week, little readers, shall in
troduce the editors own little girl to
you. She is twelve years old and
likes to write make-believe stories
lust as her mama does. The one she
has written for you is called: "On
the Great Mountain" Here it is:
Otter and Beaver were two little
Indian boys. They lived beside
great mountain. Their father, the
chief, and his friends often went
hunting on the top of this mountain.
They always brought home big deer
or a bear to make a feast for the
tribe. Otter and Beaver were great
>chums and they liked to tell what
they would do when they got big
One day Otter and Beaver were talk
ing together about what they were
going to do when they grew up. Bea-
yer said: ooh, | tell you, Otter, what
we will do. Let us play we are big
and climb to the top of this mountain
and hunt, and when we get back we
will make a tent" ooh, no." said
Otter, "let US build the tent before
we go and get our sister to be the
Squaw."
"All right" said Beaver. And they
started to build the tent. Soon the
tent was done and the sister was de-
lighted to play squaw, and soon they
were at work climbing the great
mountain. They had bows and ar
rows and knives and all sorts Of
things TO hunt with. They reached
the top of the mountain and were
very tired so Otter said: Let us
rest awhile"
So they sat down to rest and they
both went to sleep.
All at once they were awakened
loy a loud noise. What could it be?
Its a bear" cried Beaver Let
US kill it."
Otter drew his bow and arrow and
shot at it and killed it. But-how
would they get it down the noun
tain?
That's easy" said Otter.
How" questioned Beaver.
"Rol it down." replied Otter.
So they dragged it to the edge of
the mountain and rolled it down.
Some Indian boys climbing up the
mountain saw the bear rolling down
and it scared them so they ran home
as fast as they could. When Otter
and Beaver found the bear Otter said:
Look at the twigs and briars stick
ing to its fur"
When they got it home they made
a big feast for the tribe; and after
that Otter and Beaver often went
hunting.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

\, THE worst bo-s in the neighbor-
hood, was the unanimous verdict of
the community cuBed by their pranks.
Her husband was asy of temper and
devoted to his BUSINESS. He left the
management of tie children to the
mother, serene in ne belief that her
love for them could not lead her as
tray in the work. i she were a slave
to their caprices she Rugged her
chains. When they hose to obey her
they did as they we're hidden. If
her wishes did not ally with their
inclinations they are frankly and bla-
family disobedient.
have seen her smile as a Is year
old lad told her when asked to do
an errand at the grocer's that he chad
something else to do If she wanted
the article named "she would have to
do her own trotting."
1t was her boast that neither she
nor the father chad ever laid the
weight of a hand upon one of the
children in punishment She would
rule by love, not fear"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Banana Cake.

Beat to a cream two tablespoons of
butter and one cup of sugar. Add
two eggs, we'll beaten, two-thirds cup
of milk, two cups of -four with two
heaping teaspoons of baking powder
and pinch of salt in it. Flavor with
vanilla and bake in layers.
Banana Filling-Boil one cup of
sugar with one-third cup of water
until it can be blown from fork in
feathers. Pour over well-beaten
white of an egg and beat until cold.
Rub four bananas through a sieve
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
1881.
A New Model for Early Fall

This attractive model, as here
shown, was made Of blue broadcloth,
with trimmings of checked wooden.
The style is unique in its shaping.
The raglan shoulder is heightened by
a sleeve section, that is finished with
a broad cuff. A rolling collar COM
pletes the neck edge. The pattern
is cut in four sizes: Ia, 16, II and
Is years. 1t requires 8 So yards of
44-inch material for an 18-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

One cup sugar, small piece butter,
two eggs lightly beaten, pinch of salt,
one cup flour with one teaspoonful
soda and two teaspoonfuls cream of
tartar, one teaspoonful vanilla, one
cup boiling milk with one teaspoonful
butter melted in it. Add ingredients
as they are printed in order. This
makes a very thin dough but puffs up
lightly. Filling: One-half cup but
ter melted, one heaping cup powdered
sugar, two tablespoonful strong cof-
fee, two tablespoonfuls cocoa, one tea
spoonful vanilla.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
9741.
Child's ROmpers in High or Round
Neck Edge.

This design with its practical clos
ing at lower edge is suitable for ging-
ham, chambray, lawn, percale, gala
tea, flannel or flannelette. The pat
tern is cut in a sizes: 6 mos, 1, 2
and years. 1t requires 2 IA yards
of 36-inch material for 3-year size.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Banana COrnstarch Pudding.

Two cups milk, one tablespoon
cornstarch, one egg, pinch salt, one
third cup sugar Put milk in double
boiler, when hot add cornstarch mixed
with little water and stir until
smooth. Add yolk of egg, sugar and
salt mixed together. When done re-
move from fire, add one teaspoon of
vanilla and white of egg beaten stiff.
When it has cooled a little add two
or three bananas. Do not put in ba-
nanas while hot, as it turns them
black.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Designs for Borders.

No. 554A, 4 ga inches wide; No.
Sob, 3 Ia inches wide; No. 556C,
ga inches wide; No. 557D, l I-2
inches wide; No. 55S +, IA inches
wide; No. 800 f, "a inches wide; No.
SEQ G, inch wide; No Sol H, "a
inches wide. Perforated pattern of
designs 554A and 555B, Is cents
each. Perforated patterns of all
other designs, 10 cents each.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
1O43.
\ Neat and Appropriate FrOck for
Mothers Girl.

Blue serge with figured silk in blue
and white, is here shown. The in
ing fronts are overlaid at the upper
part, to simulate a vest, that meets
the shaped collar. The sleeve is good
in wrist or short length. The skirt
is four-piece model This pattern
is also good for velvet, corduroy, silk,
wolfe, cashmere, crepe, galatea, ging-
ham or percale. The pattern is cut
in sizes: 6, 8, 10 and IL years. 1t
requires 3 IA yards of 44-inch mate
rial for an Swear size.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

Suitable for domet or canton fan
mel, finannelette, cambria, nainsook,
or muslin. The garment will be
found very desirable, as it affords
protection and covering and is most
comfortable. The pattern is cut in
5 sizes: a, 6, 8, 10 and IL years. It
requires yards of 36-inch material
for a 6-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt Of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Rice Pudding.

Two tablespoons rice, one pint
milk, small piece of butter, cinnamon,
one-half cup sugar. Bake slowly one
and a half hours. Stir often. Add
raisins if liked.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

and stir into filling. Spread between
layers and on top.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Baked Indian Pudding.

One and one-quarter quarts of mill
scant one cup cornmeal, one-half cuI
sugar and two eggs mixed well to-
gether, then stir in the milk with &
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03
Young Folks Department
LITERATURE

By Viola Boitho 33S Marion Ave-, Grand Rapids Michigan
Of short stor Ito be written
only will gladly department
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

Suitable for braiding or for outline
embroidery. Size 18X1S inches.
Stamped on linen, 35 cents; perfor-
ated pattern, 25 cents.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

1S35-A Dainty Holly Design for an
OblOng Pin Cushion.
The Holly design may be worked
in solid or outline embroidery and
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

both sides 1.-TWO parts are given with
this design, buttonhole stitched on
the edge and laced together with rib
bon, run through worked eyelets.
Stamped on linen, 95c; perforated
pattern, 25c.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-10-03

By Vivienne Edithcara Nichols.
The next story was written by
chum. Here it is: