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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
PORTFOLIO FOR PERIODICALS.

A PRETTY and inexpensive portfolio
for papers or periodicals can be
made by covering two pieces OF heavy
cardboard with any kind of fancy Gre
tonne or silk. The one l originated.
said a clever woman. consisted wholly
of materials found in the house l COW
cred corrugated cardboard with
piece of silk oline, pasted smoothly over
one side Of each cover. For lining l
used some silesia which was found in
my piece bag. Next l used heavy en-
broidery silk to sew together the COW
ering, cardboard and lining-taking
long stitches and sewing over and over
all along the four edges and back
again This gives a cross stitch effect
on the edge. then two holes were
punched, about two inches from the
end in each cover Into these were run
several strands of the embroidery silk.
which were tied into cute little bows
Leave the strands very loose, to allow
space for several periodicals. In the
opposite side Of the cover single hole
may be punched on the middle edge
for strands II one desires to tie the pa
pers in securely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
QUbat Children Gill Wear Next Spring and Summer

all sorts 70 attractive ways on the new
frocks. One very simple though
"Frenchy." model had wide sash OF
old blue velvet put around full width
at the waist line. Exactly in front an
end Of the velvet was looped over the
belt which reached quite to the hem
of the dress, where It was finished with
a silk tassel.
The frock itself was of sheer white
batiste with low necked baby waist
and scant straight skirt, The new
feature besides the sash arrangement
was the tiny vest of lace, which began
in from the round neck and spread
out fanlike at the waist. The sleeves
were short, cap affairs.
One Of the new coat models is chic In
the extreme. The fabric used is peau
de peche cloth in a lovely shade of
gray. The skirt, or. rather, one should
say skirts. which are rounded circular
Aounce affairs like mother wears are
hung from a yoke made in one with
the sleeves. The coat fastens down the
depth Of the yoke with black silk cords
wrapped about black velvet buttons,
The high neck and sleeves are trim
med with bands Of black velvet.
Illustrated are other smart new mod
els for frocks and coats that are sure
to be liked by the nome seamstress
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
Hold Your Shoulders 10

IL INTS come from Paris that the in
genue SLOUGH. by whatever name II
goes-the dropping ngure--is doomed
10 pays the way OF all the fashionable
hsures or the past, so the girl who has
'e' "e' hne straight back get curved
and hei broad, full chest get fat must
set abolt holding herself Nd again.
YOU Nigh as well be in the vanguard
OF the upright figure. even II you have
just learned TO carry off the fashion-
abe slouch PEACEFULLY without suffo-
eating yourse' by contracting your
chest.
AT the time tina the droop,nr frure
nrst became fashionable some theat-
rlcai man dubbe' it the "ingenue
siouch'" 1t Is said. It was adopted bv
all the chorus girls Broadway. New
York. and he had god opportunity 70
study 1t at first hand
Doubtless some eqally obsorvan,
theatrical manager willsrd soma GOOD
name for the upright dsre II IL really
does become fashionable. There ia M
telling what that name NY be. hut II
will be descriptive II 1t ,yes 10 hs
popular.
/ The only way to get any ,rt NJ ep.
ure. dropping or upright, is | nractics
holding your body in the reqred no.
sition. Most OF US are born tra,ebt
fortunately. and II we practi, dean
brea thing we can expand our ,bests
and force our lungs into their rbtful
grooves without much difficulty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

VEAL outlets a la Maintenon are de-
Hcious when made in the following
manner:
Purchase two pounds of veal outlets
having them three quarters of an inch
thick Trim and dip each in beaten
egg. then into pounded cracker which
has been seasoned with white pepper.
salt and a bit of sweet marjoram.
Wrap each outlet in a sheet of letter
paper we'll buttered Lay them on a
buttered eridiron and broil over clear
fire. not too hot, turning often. Secure
the paper by fringing the ends and
twisting the fringes after the outlet has
been put in. Have ready duplicate pa
pers in a clean hot dish, and II the en-
veopes have become soiled and dark
ened in the broiling transfer to the
clean warm ones. emptying every drop
Of the gravy over the outlet Veal
cooked in covers Is most delicious in
this way. for the flavor and juice are
retained in the meat.
Souffe Potatoes.
Pare and cut the potatoes lengthwise
in very thin slices, dropping them as
sliced in a pan of very cold water Aft
err soaking for at least half an hour
drain and dry them thoroughly on soft
cloths Have on the fire two kettles
partly filled with fat. one hotter than
the other. Spread few of the slices
In wire basket and plunge into the
cooler fat. cooking until they become
soft but do not color Lift out. drain
and set aside for a few minutes until
partly cooled, then plunge into the 9TH
er kettle of fat, which should be smok-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
Make Your Own 8IOuSeS

A LMoST any girl who can use a nee
die at all can make her own blouses
and trim her own hats nowadays, be-
cause blouse styles are simple and hats
very scantily trimmed.
For blouses you can get little net or
lace guimpes and undersleeves to
match. and these simplify matters ire
mendously for the neck and sleeves are
very important and troublesome parts
Of blousemaking ordinarily.
Or you can use tho pretty and easy
v shaped cut at the neck. and a charm
ting way to finish this is by using
double tulle or net friliing with rib
bon fastened between the two frllls,
with ends that tie in front
Double ruching or frlling is expen-
sive but you can MAKE 1t at home
quite satisfactorily if you join two
bands Of single frilling.
For the sort OF ruche described the
single frilling should be basted with the
plaits in place close to the inside edge
and unpicked from the little band of
net or muslin that holds the net in
place.
The two frills should then be basted
together and Joined under little strip
OF net stitched down in place. The
ribbon is folded or softly crushed and
fastened along this strip of net. The
long ends form tie that covers the
front opening. BE careful to have your
V neck loose. Nothing is uglier than
one that pulls tightly round the neck.
and never use a ball and socket fas-
tener at the neck or any other place
where there is much strain. A hook
and eye are far more satisfactory at
these points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
Hints For the Home Cook

ing hot They should swell almost i'm
mediately and become q golden brown.
Drain on unglazed paper and send at
once to the table Do not be dscour-
aged II you fail at first. as it Is conced-
ed by most persons who have tried 1t
that this, though seemingly easy, is
difficult dish to prepare successfully.
eonny Scots.
One cupful granulated sugar, one egg.
yolk and white beaten separately.
Cream together Add enough oat fake
to make stiff. about two cupfuls, and
beat thoroughly. Mold into balls about
the size of a walnut. Bake far apart
on oiled paper in quick oven After
baking let the cakes get perfectly cool
before removing from paper The chill
dren will like these for the school
luncheon. big sister with afternoon tea
and grandma with her cupful OF cocoa.
Brussels Sprouts elanched.
Remove the wilted or yellow leaves
from the little heads or Sprouts" cut
the stock close to the head and soak
in sailed cold water for an hour or
more. Drain well and put into plenty
OF boiling water Allow one teaspoon
! full of salt to two quarts or water. Boil
rapidly for fifteen or twenty minutes
the time depending on the size or the
heads When done turn into colander
and pour cold water over the heads.
They are now ready to cook In butter
or to serve with any kind of sauce or
the boiling water may be drained from
the sprouts, which can then be sea-
soned with butter. salt and pepper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
HABIT OF KEEPING COMMON
PLACE BOOK.

MANY interesting and valuable bits
Nl o, history are contained In old
commonplace books or memorandum
ma DIS that our forbears kept with such
assiduous care The habit OF keeping
some such memorandum Is useful and
often the means OF preserving odds and
ends of knowledge or information that
persistently elude US just when we
most wish to have them. The only
sure way to keep hold on them is to
jot them down in commonplace
book and then be sure to keep track OF
whara Won mt II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
NEW HATS AND BELTS

SUEDE leather hats are shown in be-
coming styles for the motorist.
They are by far the most sensible hats
for motoring that have yet been de-
signed They fold as compactly and
conveniently as silk hats and do not
wrinkle so easily. They can be made
In dust proof colors and so are durable
and easily cared for They are gen.
orally trimmed with stitched bands
and fat stitched bows OF silk in a har-
monizing shade. One hat, of gray
suede. is trimmed with duh blue silk.
Another. OF tan, is trimmed with
brown.
Leather and suede are popular for
many of the accessories of woman's
dress one of the newest things is tho
wide hip beta sort of leather peplum
fitted to the flare OF the hips and
twelve or fourteen inches wide, These
belts are fastened with ball and socket
fastenings under little pearl buttons.
They are lined with silk in self color
Trim in its lines, yet sturdy and
practical in character and well adapt
ed for runabout wear by the wo-
man who must be out in all weathers.
is a patent leather boot with a button
ed top of fawn colored kid. This model
Is most suitable for rainy day use and
half covered by rubber overshoe is
/ becoming to the ankle, especially on
| a day when skirts must be lifted
above wet pavements. The best day
, in and day out boot for the business
woman is one well cut and smartly
planned. but built of sturdy black calf,
with welted extension sole and a
moderate heel. The graceful arch and
the modish buttoned top make this
boot attractive in combination with a
sensible rounded toe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
CLEANING WOODWORK.

ITO remove white marks from furni-
ture mosten piece OF old soft
flannel with Kerosene and rub the
spot until 1t disappears. II the stains
are deep and of long standing II may
require considerable coaxing, but per-
severance will accomplish the object
To clean natural woodwork dust
thoroughly. wiring flannel out OF hot
water (no soap) and go over 1t. Mix
two parts OF denatured alcohol or tur-
pentine with one part of cottonseed oil
In a bowl. moisten a clean soft flannel
with this. go all over the wood and rub
hard with the grain. Give final pol
ish with dry flannel and you will have
q clear glossy surface.
Banisters and old fashioned inside
shutters should be washed first then
treated as above. This method is es-
peoially good for dingy, dark, iifeless
ooking wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
TO GIVE A TlNoE OF COLOR.

MANY women who are pale and SAL
low would like to use rouge. but
are afraid of running their compilations
by applying cosmetics OF which they
know nothing. Homemade remedies
are the best, for then one knows ex-
actly what Is being put on the face.
Beetroot makes a very good coloring
medium. Sponge the face with warm
water which has been softened by a
few drops OF eau de cologne; then
thoroughly dry it. No soap should be
used. Next apply fairly strong solu-
tion OF alum water. rubbing It on and
leaving ii to dry, and then apply a
slice OF beetroot direct to the face or.
better still. the extracted Juice of the
beetroot put on with a piece of cot
ton or a small brush Be sure to tint
the face carefully and to shade off the
outside parts of the bloom so that II
looks quite natural
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
NEW BLOUSE

SOME of the new models for after
- noon blouses are quite exquisite,
All sorts OF lovely materials are used
in their construction, and bands OF fur
give them picturesque finishing
touch. besides making them admirably
suitable for winter wear.
The very latest idea Is the afternoon
blouse composed OF pale lemon yellow
or pure white tulle and trimmed with
bands OF skunk. Some OF these dainty
blouses are partially lined with metal
lie lace. which forms a decollete under
bodice, and bands OF very supple satin
ribbon are skillfully introduced to give
q touch OF delicate color under a veil
ing OF soft tulle
For wearing under the fashionable
loose wraps OF velvet or fur these
blouses are ideal They give a charm
ingly fresh effect when the Ss~s~ N
thrown OF IN . restaurant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
A HANDFUL OF HELPFUL HOUSE.
HOLD SUGGESTIONS,

YNO drive nail through plaster wall
without injury to the wall dip it IN
hot water first. This will prevent 1t
from breaking away the wall
To afford a soft surface to oilcloth,
and also to increase its length of serv-
iceableness. put layer Of sawdust on
the floor before laying 1t.
To keep bread boards a good color
rub them we'll with half a lemon;
then wash them in cold water and
stand them in the wind or in the sun
to dry.
To prevent the corners from wearing
on table oilcloth paste at each corner
on the wrong side square of cotton
before putting the oilcoth on the table.
To remove the greasy looking marks
on the arms and head rests of leather
chairs use linseed oil as follows: Boil
half a pint OF oil and let stand until
nearly cold; then pour in half pint
OF vinegar, Stir until 1t Ia we'll mixed:
then bottle and It is ready for use.
Put few drops on flannel and polish
with soft busters, This will thorough
ly renovate all leather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

gette, who would thus have tangible
evidence that she had covered all the
miles she claimed and could thus prove
her prowess in the face OF all scofiing
ants and doubters.
The garter in this case was of blue
silk with the speedometer mounted in
silver.
The tango craze has extended even
to the bits OF lace with which mi
lady covers up her curling pins in the
morning.
Tango boudoir caps are as fantastic
as the dances they are named for.
They are made of all over lace and
chiffon, with an oddly cut flounce OF
lace. falling over the hair. but wired
high In a point at one side. Sometimes
the point is stuck straight up from the
front sometimes almost directly in the
back, giving the cap the effect of a
regular hat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
HELPFUL. HINTS.

IF you object to using cold cream for
cleansing purposes try the COM
pleXion brush. II will do wonders to-
ward removing dirt and is good also
for starting the circulation.
The newest chemise Is shorter thar
its predecessor. being about twenty
inches in length
The chrysanthemum Is the favored
flower for corsage wear, and the tiny
punches OF berries in dull bright color
Ing are also very dainty and light VI
q dark street suit amazingly.
Yhers is no material which will an.
U5or the purpose OF cleaning like soft
~ all wool flannel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

in no part OF the domestic machinery is
this fact more evident than in the
orderly way in which the sewing of
the household is either planned or ac-
tually done by the housewife herself
at the appointed time.
For instance. now Is the season when
the mother with small children begins
to work on spring and summer clothes
for the Riddles. styles are established so
early in the season for both adults and
children that there is no excuse for
putting off making Marjorie's spring
coat until the weather is warm enough
for her to need it or to press into serv-
ice last years dresses which are pos
sibly too short or a bit de mode because
new ones have not been provided.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
PICTURESQUE HEADcEAR.

SMALLER than ever are the toques
~ of the latest fashion. and more
closely than before do they enframe
the face. being tilted very much on one
side, even sometimes partly cover
ing one eye. Sir Joshua Reynolds
would have approved this style. be-
cause 1t pushes the hair we'll down over
or beside one eye, just as seen in most
of his portraits Has any one ever no.
t!ced what expression this arrange
ment lends to the countenance? And
what charm to a pair of beautiful eyesl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
NEW EARRINGS,

7 ,ONG drop earrings are being dis
carded by the smart women, for.
as Is the way with so many fashions,
they have been reproduced in all kinds
of cheap forms until constant repeti-
ton weares one of the design.
Now stud earrings are in fashion.
particularly those made from large sin
gle pearls Of fine quality or solitaire
diamonds. the latter being mounted
with extremely light platinum settings
that greatly improve the briliancy and
good appearance Of the stones. Other
Jewels, such as rubies, sapphires and
emeralds, are being treated in the same
manner with excellent effect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

of plain material in harmony with the
color scheme. These cuff hens are
something entirely new both on grown
up and children's costumes and have
the same effect as the turned UP cuff Of
a mans trousers leg
A delightful little white pique frock
designed for spring wear is made in a
one piece kInono slip effect. The neck
Is round and collaress and finished
with an eyelet embroidery about two
inches deep. At either side of the
front, probably a quarter Of yard
apart, are two Sits commencing at the
normal waist line and extending five
inches down the skirt.
From under these Sits are two pieces
Of four inch Roman ribbon which
cross, forming kind OF pannier at the
side of the skirt. The ends are crossed
in a bow at the back
Speaking of sashes. they are used in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

the new plaided glnghams and voiles.
One must see the materials themselves
to gain an idea of their weird fascina-
ton. for, as Mr. Chase. the artist. re-
marked recently apropos of the new
school Of art, IF the futurist could be
described he would not be what he is"
This criticism applies with equal per-
thence to the new fabrics.
To digress a Bit went recently to
see a collection Of cubist work. and a
friend asked me confidentially II
could tell the subject Of any one Of the
pictures exhibited. I looked around.
why. yes" | said. pointing to a mass
OF green tangle Of what looked like
tropical vegetation lighted by a pale
ray Of the sun, II have seen just such
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
NOW CHENILLE CORSAGE BOU-
DUETS.

CHENILLE flowers are used for cor
sage bouquets now. They are
made of strings of chenille. in heavy.
soft quality. looped into petals and
mounted on green chenille stems. stiff
ened with wire. Brilliant. but at the
same time soft shades of red and blue
and violet and green and yellow are
used. These little flowers have
charm all their own and are especially
effective worn on the dull, gloomy days
for which winter Is famous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

THE pretty bag illustrated here viii
be appreciated by the housewife
1t is a receptacle for corks.
Every one knows the convenience O,
having a cork at hand when one has
been lost or broken Sets OF odd corks
may be purchased in the shops and
placed in the bag The bag may then
be hung inside of the pantry door.
where the corks will be at hand when
needed
When bottles are thrown away the
corks may be removed and kept until
number have accumulated; then
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

There are charming washable ma
terials in the shops which in texture
are not new. but which In coloring and
finish seem more alluring than ever.
Scotch plaids, perennial favorites for
children's serviceable frocls. are out in
undreamed of combinations of color
In these new effects, as all through the
fashion world. there Is strong evidence
of the cubist and futurist influence In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

an effect in the island of Martinique"
He laughed a low laugh and pulled out
Of his pocket a photograph Of the pic
ture. On the back was written GIRL
at the piano. ! have been studying
the thing ever since to find the girl
But to return to our muttons. the
small girls cubist plaid frock viii be
perfectly Ineligible to the beholder. 1t
will have one of the new "cuff' hens
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
SpeedOmeterS For Dancers

THE tango garter with speedometer
attached is one OF the freak fads
II the hour. 1t enables the dancer to
nnow exactly how many miles she
travels IN her gyrations.
rhr spoedometer may. of course, be
worn 10y the fair pedestrian. 1t would
be fine thing for the hiking suifva-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

they may be boiled to sterilise them
II dipped in melted wax, drained and
dried before they are put away they
also may be used
This cork bag was made OF blue linen
trimmed with a band Of figured blue
cretonne. 1t had ribbon hangers. and
a hook was affixed to the lower end.
To this a corkscrew was hung.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

favor which must be CONCEDED py every
fair minded person one or them Is
the system that has been worked out
OF the hit or miss domestic arrange
ments by the up and coming" woman
into household economic harmony. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
JUST WAL 10 DO.

THE addition of a tart apple or q
to the cranberries improves !.
flavor.
When buying nuts avoid the mike
not bait. They are generally made u
of the cheaper nuts.
Pocket handkerchiefs and laces can
he whitened by soaking them over
night in a bath of toilet carbolic soap
Ammonia will remove grease stains
from white goods Soak the spot and
let it dry: then wash it with hot soap
suds.
Try rubbing the silver every day with
dry flannel rag. 1t will not have to
be cleaned with silver polish nearly SO
often.
Save all the old toothbrushes, They
are good for many things, from clean
ing combs to cleaning marble and the
Dresden ornaments.
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHllDREN'S
LUNCHES.
Vegetable Soup With Egg Balls
Baked Potato Baked Apple +.
Cream Celery or Potato Soup
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Raisin Bread Pudding. Cocoa
French Toast and Sirup.
Chocolate Corn Starch. Banana Conee
Dreamed Canned Salmon or Fresh Fish.
Boiled Rice Cup Custard
Cocoa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05

} matter whether one is OPP
posed 10 or In sympathy with
"the new woman movement"
there are certain points in Its
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-05
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHlLDREN'S
LUNCHES.

Cream Celery or Potato Soup.
Peanut Butter Sandwiches.
Raisin Bread Pudding Cocoa
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1914-02-27
TO Be AT WEBSTER

DR.. J. 7. Joyner, State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction will
address the people of Jackson coun-
ty at Webster on the first Monday
in March on educational matters
and especially upon the establish
ment of farm life school. 1t will
be worth while for any one to hear
DR.. Joyner as he is an interesting
speaker and a man that talks from
his heart on educational matters.
February II, 1914.
Rev. Chas. H. Utley,
Webster. N. C.
Dear Mr.. Utley:-Uuless provi-
dentially prevented. shall be with
you in Webster on the first Monday