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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-18
Games Today.

Pittsburgh at PHILADELPHIA.
st. Louis at Boston.
Chicago ut Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at New York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-18
Games Today.

Games Today.
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
Washington at St. Louis.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

in four sizes: 8, 10, II and IA years. 1t
requires a yards of 40-inch material
for 12-year size.
A dainty negligee was developed
from Pattern 1928. Figured crepe in
lavender and white with facings of
lavender edges with the crepe, was
used to make this comfortable gar
ment. A wide belt and tie ends of
lavender ribbon, trim the waist. The
model may also be used for cashmere,
lawn, percale, silk, dimity or flannel
cite with any suitable trimming. The
sack portions are heightened by skirt
or peplum parts and the fronts are
crossed deep in closing. The collar is
very effective. The Pattern is cut in
seven sizes: 80, "a, Sc, 80, 40, AZ and
Al inches bust measure. 1t requires
a IL yards Of 24-inch material for a
36-inch size.
A unique and stylish model is shown
in Waist Pattern 9843 and Skirt Pat
tern $500. Tunic effects are very pop
ular at present, especially for slender
figures. The design here portrayed
shows a pretty style. 1t was devel-
oped in plum color velvet, embroidered
in self color. A vest of white suede
trimmed with soutache braid is topped
by chemisette of satin, to match the
velvet. A girdle of the same material
finishes the waist. A narrow trim
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

remedied, if only someone had thought
of it.
After economy in the construction
of the building and in the house work
has been attained, attention will be
given to developing beauty. Simpli-
city in line and good proportions are
meant by the use of this word beauty,
and not so-called applied Ornaments"
This simplicity is entirely in keeping
with general plan of economy.
Economy, however, is not a syn
onym for cheapness. Double strength
glass may even be more economical in
tenant house than single strength,
Notwithstanding its greater first cost.
A kitchen sink may be a paying in
vestment although it excludes a bay
window, or fireplace, which has been
the pet notion of the housewife.
Screened-in kitchen porches, sleeping
porches, double or triple windows and
kitchen conveniences are fine econo-
mical features which even the smallest
house plans may well consider. Sep
arate dining rooms for families that
generally eat in the kitchen are less
important, as are "parlors." These
separate rooms may have complete
systems of plumbing, heating and
lighting which involve additional ex-
pense. The kitchen is the most i'm
portant room in the farm house.
For the average farmer, economy
bars room especially reserved for
weddings and funerals. A back stair
way in small houses is an unnecessary
luxury. Large halls which are never
used to live in, but merely as thor
oughfares, are a feature which can
be dispensed with in the interest of
smaller outlay of money.
Other features that should give way
to comfortable and convenient kit
chen are narrow porches, filigree
work, numerous angles in walls and
roof, useless doors. There should be
an intelligent purpose for every cubic
foot of space and for every piece of
material about the building, If pos
sible.
1t may not be found practicable
for the Department Of Agriculture to
furnish plans and specifications of
farm houses worked out for particular
individual needs. However, it is be-
lieved to be desirable to work out
plans and specifications for the gen.
eral needs of farmers and to illus
trate and explain the plans so that
the farmer may understand the prin-
ciples involved and apply them when
he remodels his present house. The
Office of the Farm Management is en-
deavoring to help the farmer and the
farmers wife along these lines.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

The importance to the farmer of
! having an economical farm house has
| been emphasized, by the farm archi-
tect of the Department of Agriculture,
who states that the mental and physi-
cal fitness of the laborers both within
the house and in the fields are vitality
affected by the building that affords
! the family shelter. The average Am
erican farm home has failed to share
| in the improvements that are every
| day being made in agricultural condi-
tons and, according to the architect,
is rebuke to our boosted civilization.
Relatively, he says, the housewife of a
century ago with her fireplace cook
ing and log cabin was better provided
for than is the housewife today.
The most important building on a
! farm is the home. The health, COM
fort and happiness of the family are
dependent upon its construction and
equipment, and unless these matters
are looked after the sanitary dairy
barn or the economically constructed
buildings for stock are Of little value.
Happiness and contentment in the
family are as essential to efficient ser
vice as improved tools and outbuild-
| ings.
Although the housewife spends, in
many cases, lifetime in her "work
shop" the kitchen and the family
rooms, she is not, as a rule, capable of
| planning a house in the highest degree
serviceable and comfortable without
assistance. Her help, however, is es-
sential to the farm architect, as the
result of his plans most vitality con-
Germs her.
In 1910 western farm paper, at the
suggestion of the Department of Agri-
culture, conducted a competition for
farm house plans. About $50 plans Of
farm houses were submitted, not one
of which was fully satisfactory. The
larger number insisted on some par
ticular pet notion and emphasized a
single feature to the neglect of other
! important ones. The men and women
who familiarize themselves with the
work to be done and then apply them
selves to the single task of devising
means, are the ones who, with the
cooperation of the farmers, and their
wives, can best handle the farm house
problem.
One of the most important details
regarding the average American farm
house is that it must be inexpensive.
| The average annual net income of a
farmer today, after deducting five per
cent interest on his investment, is
less than $500. This does not mean
that the houses may not be attractive.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

Pattern 1889 shows a popular style
with new lines. This style was at
tractively developed in blue linen with
white stitching. Red albatros in black
or self color embroidery would also
be effective. The model is likewise
good for Bingham, crepe, lawn, ma
dras, cheviot, flannel or silk. The
sleeve is a new style feature and is
very pretty with its neat cuff. The
guimpe is made in blouse style with
drop shoulder. The pattern is cut in
six sizes: 8, 10, II, ID, 10 and Is
years. 1t requires 2 IA yards of &C.
inch material for a 14-year size. 1t
may be worn with a skirt of contrast
ing material, or made as part of a
dress Of one material.
Pattern 9S40 will be found becoming
nd practical. 1t shows a Blouse
)ress with shield, to be finished with
Ong or shorter sleeve. Red cashmere
With trimming of soutache braid, or
brown serge with facings of green or
white would suit this design nicely.
The model is also good for galatea,
linen, linene, prunella, percale, ve'vet
or corduroy. The fronts are crossed
below the deep opening, which is out
lined by q shaped collar. The gored
skirt has plaits in back and front. The
drop shoulder joins the sleeve in wrist
or elbow length. The Pattern is cut
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
True and Tried Recipes
Fancy Work and Cooking for the Season

number of eggs you wish, breaking
each one in saucer and sliding it
from this into the butter. Have a
knife at hand with which to trim off
or turn up the edges of the whites as
they stiffen, that the eggs may not
run into each other AS soon as they
are firm sprinkle with salt and pepper
and pour over them a cup Of tomato
sauce or of stewed tomatoes, which
you have fried from Jumps and thick
ened with a little flour. Add onion
juice to qaulify the tomato and little
sugar if it is too tart.
The tomato sauce may be made in
the second pan of the chatting dish
by cooking together tablespoonful
each Of flour and better until they
bubble, then pouring upon them a cup
of tomato liquor which has been sea-
soned with salt, pepper, sugar, and
onion Juice. Stir until the sauce is
smooth and thick, cover closely and set
aside while you cook your eggs. The
sauce will keep so warm that it will
require only a minute in the blazer
after you have poured it over the eggs
to become smoking hot.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

ming of skunk serves as additional
trimming on tunic and waist. This
attractive dress is composed of Ladies'
Waist Pattern 9843 and Ladies' Skirt
Pattern $500. The waist is cut in
six sizes: 80, "a, SO, 38, 40 and AZ
inches bust measure. The skirt in five
sizes: %, "a, 26, 20 and 30 inch>s
waist measure. 1t requires z 1-2 yaI .
of 40-inch material for 36-inch size.
Pattern 1886 shows a simple up-to-
date gown for Misses and Small Wo-
men, which can be made with long or
shorter sleeve, and with or without
chemisette. Blue and white checked
wooden was employed to make this de-
sign, with facings of white eponge.
The chemisette and standing collar is
of fine tucked net. The waist is
bloused and shaped over the front in
point below the bust. The skirt
front is cut to correspond. The deep
armscye is a good style feature, and
the sleeve in either length is pleasing
and attractive. The Pattern is suit
able for velvet, corduroy, serge, CASH
mere, wolfe, linen and other wash
fabrics. 1t is cut in four sizes: ID, 10,
II and Is years, and requires five
size.
Pattern 9845. This comfortable suit
the little boy shows Russian Blouse
with knickerbockers. Blue serge was
used for the design, which is finished
with high neck closing. 1t has SIM
pie lines, a jaunty collar and cuffs,
and will look equally well in flannel,
galatea, madras, bingham, velvet or
corduroy. The Pattern is cut in four
sizes: 3, A, 5 and years. 1t requires
3 ga yards of 36-inch material for a
Swear size.
Pattern 1929. Ladies' House Gown
or Lounging Robe will prove a COM
Portable desirable model. Flannel,
blanket cloth, fannellette, crepe, lawn,
cambria, cashmere or silk may be used
for this design. The neck has a deep
opening, and is finished with wide
collar. The short comfortable sleeves
are topped by neat cuffs. The gown
is loose fitting, the fullness being held
here to the form by belt. The Pat
tern is cut in three sizes; small, me-
dunn and large. 1t requires SIS yards
of 44-inch material for medium size.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Coffee.

Coffee is the berry of the coffee
shrub which grows in Arabia. Abys-
sinia and other parts of the Eastern
Hemisphere and in Central America.
1t is sold under different names that
once denoted the region from which
it came. Mocha coffee once came from
Arabia, but the name is now used to
denote certain type of berry; a
small, dark, high grade berry of great
strength. A large pale yellow berry
is of the Java type. Santos is South
American coffee of the Java type.
Most of the ready roasted coffee is
a blend, being made of different va
rieties, roasted then combined. The
roasting develops the flavor.
Coffee, like tea, is stimulant. 1t
contains caffeine, which is very much
the same as the stimulating principle
of tea. 1t contains also fannie acid.
When quickly made it probably has
less fannie acid than tea. To some
persons it is very irritating to the di-
gestion on account of the oil it con-
tains. Children should not drink tea
and coffee.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Talks TO Mothers
Mrs. Mary Wicks, Editor
New Way Of Teaching
Children At Homo
Mrs. Mary Wicks, Editor

There is young mother whose in
.genlous methods for keeping her lively
rood of youngsters happily occupied
yr2 rniny afternoon are the marvel of
srfer frieSds, bYsides which they serve a
very usefUf rpose for the children
as well. Perhaps areF suggestions may
be helpful to some othsr> mothers.
A neighbor who had dropped IN, IN,
formally, tn other afternoon, land
asked for the mother was directed TO
the nursery, but paused at the door,
bewildered by the sounds of tumult in
side. Presently one lusty cherub of 8
strobe past her, hauling after him, by
means of a discarded shawl strap, a
huge headless doll.
I'm dragging Hector's body around
the walls of Troy" he announced
sweetly and went his CORY way, and
then from somewhere in the back
ground the mother appeared laughing
and bushing.
Don't be shocked" she pleaded,
''but, this is my method of teaching
hiyVFy and mythology and few other
things to the little ones. You see,"
she explained, "when / was kiddie
myself / was so fond of dressing up
and pretending to be somebody else
that my fond parents q was an only
child) believed me destined to
rival Duse or Bernhard on the stage.
Indeed, | myself cherished a secret
I, feeling that the stage had lost great
star when | turned to domesticity-
that is, | cherished it until my own
small fry came along.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

"Then l discovered differently, LIT
also discovered that the average.irnag-
NATIVE child land most children are
imaginative) is an instirLyive actor,
and probably | was nCtbetter than
others of my day. Children like to
play at being grownJup.
"My babies played the Boston tea
party and the voyage Of Columbus and
"a number of other incidents from
American history as well as a little
from mythology and general history
long before they could read. I've ia
miliarized them with a good many of
the classics of literature-of course,
have my own way of eXpurgating-
and even with a little bit of Shakes
peare, and the fact that their father
has been telling them in his evenings
at home some of the stories of the
Trojan war accounts for this game
today.
"I've discovered too" and her voice
grew very thoughtful, chat the most
delightfully."- cultured people of my &C
quaintance are those who absorbed
general information of this character
in their baby days. They are always
the people who are never at loss, no
matter what their surroundings, the
people who know and yet bore one by
being too poky. And while I'm no ed
ucational reformer perish the
thought-and don't decry the useful
ness of schools and colleges. mean to
give my babies the benefit of my the
DRY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
VEGETABLES SHOULD BE
STREAMED. NOT BOILED
XEGET.

If we stop to think about it, as many
of us do, it will be seen that our usual
methods of preparing vegetables are
somewhat wasteful, says the Philadel-
Dhia Public Ledger. The vegetables
are those foods which give no more
salts and mineral extracts, iron, etc,
than possibly any other kind of food.
These extracts are dissolved in water,
and, consequently, when we cook our
vegetables in a large quantity of
water, and then throw it away we lose
much, if not most, Of these valuable
food materials.
A recent investigation along this
line has brought out these interesting
facts; that a great deal of the most
valuable part of the potato is lost by
pairing, or laying the pared potatoes
in water for some time; spinach, cab
bage and carrots were boiled and
steamed and the various differences
noteS
Spinach lost about so per cent of
mineral matter by boiling, only 9 per
cent when steamed.
Cabbage lost az per cent, when
boiled, only II per cent by steaming.
Carrots lost only z per cent when
cut up, but II per cent when boiled
whole.
PoykfDes showed a gain of Is per
cent when boiled in their jackets, as
compared to peeling and then boiling.
Besides these losses of nutrients
there was found to be a decided loss
in the waste made by peeling both the
carrots and potatoes.
Since then it has been found that
our boiling methods are very waste
full. / know they are fuel-taking and
time-taking when we scrape every
root vegetable as we do. If steaming
has been found to be the better way,
we should try and steam as much as
possible. Several improved steamers
are on the market which permit sew
eral foo51so be cooked over one burn
er. If W know that steaming is more
economical of the foods, and of the
fuel also, why do we not steam more
and boil less.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

They may, if intelligently planned
with the help of vines, shrubs and
trees, become the prettiest spots in
the landscape, and more beautiful and
inexpensive than the crowded city
houses.
The tenant-house problem is grow
ing in Importance as can be seen from
the fact that the number of rented
farms increased by more than 324, 1000
during the last decade. Today little
more than half the farms in this coun-
try are operated by the owners.
To Economic the Housewives
Strength.
The possible economy in household
labor and the conservation of the
strength of the housewife are two i'm
portant factors to be considered in the
construction of farm house Pleas
ant and comfortable farm homes tend
cherries, unlovable and insanitary
houses drive boys and girls to the
cities. Investigation of prisons, in
sane asylums and houses of correction,
seem to prove the fact that the sins
these institutions are often bred in
inadequate and unhappy farm homes.
So this sociual aspect of the problem
is considerable.
The public is awakening to the fact
that better farm houses are needed,
and the special feature which many
farm papers are needed, and the spe-
cial feature which many farm papers
now issue as blouse Building Num-
Der" proves its interest in thousands
of readers.
The Office Of Farm Management of
the Department of Agriculture has
now undertaken to investigate this
problem Systematically and to evolve,
if possible, practical improvements for
the benefit of the farmers home.
Certain features are often over
looked in providing economical ar
rangements for the household when
they might be easily provided for
One of the specialists of the Office of
the Farm Management learned from
woman in Pennsylvania, who had
broken down from overwork, that she
had been carrying coal from the barn
for years. When the husband was
asked If there was any reason why a
coal bunker could not have been pro-
vided near the cookstove and filled di-
rectly from the wagon, he answered
that there was none, but that no one
ha1 ever thought of il. This one de-
tail has been found neglected in other
cases where it could have been easily
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Separate Skirts For Spring

back. Then, too, instead of the tunic
itself, trimmings can be so placed as
TO give the same effect
Tic peg-top skirt also permits Of
various forms of treatment One of
the newest is the front
effect, which gives the appearance of
a tunic. Then there is the regulation
peg-top produced by the effect of a
couple of tucks in the front and the
combination of peg-top and tunic.
Styles for spring also include the
skirt with drapery in the back instead
of in the front, the drapery caught in
at the sides, and other novel ideas.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

The vogue for fancy skirts of all
kinds gives designers an opportunity
to keep away from the staple styles
which have been so long in the mar
ket, and this will still further
strengthen the position of separate
skirts, says the Dry Goods Economist.
The tunic skirt, for example, can
be treated in a great many ways.
There is the single, double and triple
tunic, and the side, box pleat and the
modified minaret tunic. The tunic,
moreover, can be made of various
lengths. 1t can be shorter in front,
longer in back, and vice versa. 1t can
start from the front panel or from the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

According to the Dry Goods Econ
omist, the vogue for short suit coats
and draped or tunic skirts is respon-
SibIe for the many demi-tailored suits
NOW in the market. These styles lend
themselves much better to garments
of a dressier character than the tail
Ormades. Consequently spring orders
are almost entirely for garments of
this type.
Trimmings, however, are by no
means elaborate. They are usually
confined to the collars and cuffs and
occasionally to the waistcoat
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
DresSy Spring Suits

Lingerie effects are looked upon
with favor for the summer. Collars
and cuffs of embroidered batiste, plain
organdy or lace are effectively used on
many of the new models. Fancy silk
is also employed with good effect in
ed effects. A few braid-trimmed suits
have been brought out this season by
high-class houses and if novelty suits
continue to be popular it is expected
that braid will be used more freely
than it has been for some time past.
Buttons are usually of bone or gala
18th, in matching or contrasting shade.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Angel Food Cake.

Whites of six eggs, beaten stiff
three-quarters of cup of sugar, sift-
ed twice. Stir into the eggs slowly
adding a small quantity at a time
Half cup flour, with a half teaspoon
cream of tartar sifted with it six
times. Add little at time to eggs
and sugar. Flavor with few drops
of vanilla, and bake in an ungreased
pan.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Home Made Bread.

If one desires home made bread and
strict economy forbids the use of much
fuel for small quantity or the waste
of even part of a cake or compressed
yeast, it is usually easy to sell a part
of the baking, as good home made
bread is always at premium. In fix
ing the price be sure to count every
expense, including the fuel. If one
wishes to make a small quantity of
bread without the waste of yeast use
one-fourth of dry yeast cake. A two
compartment fireless cooker will bake
enough bread for a small family.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07

A neat and becoming negligee was
developed from Pattern 9439. Striped
flannell in pink and white was used for
this design. 1t is suitable for silk,
lawn, dimity, elder down, fianellette or
disposed of in deep tucks. The back
shows an inverted plat stitched to
form a slot tuck. The neck and sleeve
1t requires three yards of 36-inch ma
terial for 38-inch size.
All patterns 10c each.
Address all orders to Pattern De-
partment of this paper.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Fruitcake Without Eggs.

One cupfuI brown sugar, one cup
full seeded raisins, one cupful water
one cupful butter, one scant teaspoon
full salt, one teaspoonful cinnamon
cloves, allspice, half teaspoonful nut
meg, one teaspoonful soda Put all to-
gether and let boil one minute; set
aside to cool. When lukewarm add
two cupfuls sifted flour. Bake in a
moderate oven forty-five minutes. Use
a caramel icing.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Oatmeal Drop Cookies.

Work one cupful Of shortening
(half butter and half lard) until
creamy. Then add one cupful of sugar
gradually while beating constantly.
Beat two small eggs until light and
then stir them into one-third cupful Of
milk before adding them to the sugar
mixture. Then add one and one-half
cupfuls of rolled oats, one cupful Of
seeded and chopped raisins, one-half
cupful Of chopped English walnuts,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1914-02-07
Making Coffee.

A number Of the readers Of the col
umn have spoken of the difficulty of
making good coffee. The following
recipes, if carefully carried out, will
give good results, provided the quality
of the coffee used is good.
The best coffee is made by using a
perfectly smooth kettle with no seams
the coffee, as in the recipe for coffee
in quantity.