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The Detroit times., 1916-01-19

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The Detroit times., 1916-01-19
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In bjs line but a little man. with
n,nched belly and few hopes. and
game little wife 10 suuporf. He sat
alone at q table when the entree
came on. SO aid a recruiting ser
reapt. The sergeant was a toplofty
Scottv in kits and medals. He sat
down AZ the table and leaned across
~ and said in an insinuating way.
why aren't YOU doing your bit2"
Tho British born felt that hts
checks were flushing. He looked
= bout him shamefacedly. He could
uot helm fl Every one else in the
restaurant had postponed mastica.
,ion IN watch the scene. He p-e.
serves the recollection OF 2 misty
ia b,eau in which the actors each
seemed 10 have spoons suspended
midway between plate and ups. nj
nnpered him. Mind YOU. il was his
The Detroit times., 1916-01-19
Price

There is danger, as any motarist will
relI you, in buying either "too big" or
TOO cheap" The car that grind- out
tires and licks up fuel without gettng
anywhere. makes you pay the penalty of
weight The car hat bruises bones and
racks itself % pieces when tho going gocs
bad d. punishiug you for buying "tou
cheap" There is however, a happy
medium price ~ which your invest
ment really pays dividends The DORT
costs $3.50 FOR the Touring Carl o. rc.
wards you with "a real service. affords
low upkeep automatically. stands up ON
ruts and climbs and wears and runs tho
vearround because n performs and
backed by permanent organization.
The Detroit times., 1916-01-19
II The X-RGy Of Comparison

tai things about automobiles-such as the fact that
ade nowadays and the critics problem IS to pick out
e over others in this respect (2l that the stability Of
as the car itself; and finally, (3) that prices have
go to the Show and compare on the basis Of these
rice Do that and you can't go far wrong. Doitwith
.son X-ray to the DORT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

The 24-Hour Wizard Alarm Clock,
made by the Yankee Wizard Clock Com
pany, 10 Broadway, New York City, is
similar in appearance and construction
to the ordinary alarm clock. 1t has the
usual second, minute and hour dials,
and the inside edge of the outer rim
of the face is divided into sixty equal
parts, indicated by red marks. The
alarm can be set to ring in any period
from one minute TO twelve hours, and
regulated to sound loud or soft This
clock is constructed of good material,
not complicated, and simple to operate.
In $50 settings, no failure to ring
within at least thirty seconds Of the
designated time was recorded. In the
kitchen such clock is useful for tim
ing eggs or reminding the cook to look
at her roast or cake. In addition, oc-
casions for its use in other parts OF
the household will arise from time TO
time. The price is $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

am; in fact, | think more so. She Is
always on my side in any difficulty
that arises, and if bill seems little
larger than usual We are very friendly
in talking it over, because | trust her
absolutely. She is never on the de-
fensive with me about anything. Other
Sunday mornings are given to social
matters, reading notes and writing let
ters, planning for the meeting OF
friends or resting, or in the summer
time spending week ends in the country.
The more | write on this question
the more feel that do not seem to be
housekeeping at all; that | am just liv-
ing in the simplest, more comfortable,
peaceful fashion. | wonder a bit how
one uses up whole days or mornings
or hours in the management of an ay-
crage apartment or small house. / find
very little shopping to do. Twice a
year | have repois on the condition
Of bed linen, blankets, etc. These re-
ports come to me at the time of the
white sales" and restock my house
at the least possible expense and as
prettily in a matter Of texture and
color as | can afford. Once a month
am told about the state of my dishes,
but there is little to hear along this
line, because nothing ever seems to get
broken, except on the Thursday after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
FIFTEEN MINUTES A DAY FOR HOUSEKEEPING

home,p but | know that she stays TO
make life easier for me and to take
care of us.
OF course, | do not mean for a mo-
ment that things do not sometimes 90
wrong, that there are not strained days
Of sickness or WEAKNESS, that we do
rot sometimes disagree, that we do not
feel the heat or the cold just as other
PEOPLE do and have the same reactions.
What | do mean is that we live togeth-
er as friends, that our interests are
mutual and that we count on each
other for sympathy and understanding.
If sickness enters her household and
she feels that she should be with her
own people she sends some one TO take
care of me and goes away for what
time she thinks essential. have never
questioned her doing this, and | know
that | have her deep gratitude for Is.
On the other hand, when | have had UNI
expected company or sickness or care
she has given up her time to me I'M
reservedly, beyond what her strength
would warrant. do not believe that
J have ever given her an "order"-and
am sure that she has never refused
to do anything that have asked of her.
am sure, too, that she depends upon
me in any trouble that comes to her
people, and | should be deeply dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Chatilon Red Scale.
Made by John Chstillon & Sons, 50
Cliff Street. New York CITY. --.

This spring balance scale is Of a
type approved by the New York City
Department Of Weights and Measures.
II is constructed OF durable material
and is accurate in rs weighings. The
face or dial has a red centre encircled
with a broad white border, with the
ounce and fractional pound graduations
or markings clearly defined The scale
is made in a number Of styles Of either
10 or 20 pounds capacity by y or one
ounce divisions. The style equipped with
a colding white enamelled pan is par
ticularly suitable for the kitchen, as
groceries, meats, etc, can be readily
and accurately weighed upon u, and
when not in use the pan can be turned
in an upright position and the scale
hung against the wall. Prices, 80 20 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
A PROFESSIONAL MARKETER

the institutional work in which she
was engaged. The idea of becoming a
professional marketer came to her at
that time, but she did not start out in
the profession until she had had two
years experience in catering for one
Of the large women's clubs in New
York City.
Special catering for dinner parties is
a side branch of her present work, and
she not only does the marketing and
plans the menu for these functions,
but she follows them up to completion,
even giving plans for the dinner deco
rations.
This last winter Miss Meters work
has broadened into new and rather un-
expected fields, one of which is the
buying of coal. Some Of her clients
were having difficulty in getting the
kind Of coal they needed and the prices
they were paying were decidedly out of
proportion for the goods received. The
coal was badly screened and delayed
in transit.
They took their troubles to Miss
Meier and asked II she thought she
could help. Nothing daunted by the
unusual request. she started out in
quest of better and cheaper coal, with
better delivery service. She sought
the dusky diamonds in all the ordinary
avenues, but finally crossed the river
into New Jersey and there found just
what she wanted-the right sort Of
coal at the right price, with promise Of
prompt delivery. The merchant him
self was not in any way embarrassed
by freight distractions and had every
facility for prompt delivery. So there
was satisfaction on all sides. and Miss
Meier now adds to her other useful
household ministrations that OF coal
dealer
This is the way one woman with a
talent for shopping, supplemented by
the kind of business training which
gives the ability 20 buy always to ad-
vantage, is making a good living by
coming 20 the rescue of housewives
in the department where they most
need help. With the tendency toward
cooperation, the professional marketer
mas probably come TO stay. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

unusual woman to work with, and this
is true; but have had the same ex-
perience with other maids and with my
laundress and the other people who
work in my apartment at different
times. As | said at the beginning, |
trust them and never worry. Perhaps
should also add that never fret
about little things in the house.
It seems TO me there must be a great
many capable, wise, kind women in the
world who would respond to confidence
and liking, and cannot for the life
Of me see why housekeeping with these
women should not be a simple, pleas
ant affair.
have never had any training for
housekeeping. | do not know much
about it. In fact, had no ability 10
eystematize work until learned it in
business Office; but it seems to me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

them for my clients, but it in no way
affects my income or places me under
obligations to the merchant. The saw
ing of few cents for my clients is
matter Of my own watchfulness Of the
market. and as days slip into weeks
and weeks into months an appreciable
saving will be evident to them in their
bills.
"Being on the ground daily" contin-
ued Miss Meier, land knowing the
standard prices thoroughly make 1t
possible at times for me 10 secure bar
gains even among the so-called table
luxuries for my clients. The condition
that makes this possible is brought
about in the markets by change OF
weather or overstocking needless to
say, a condition that never extends TO
the smaller retail markets.
"Ordinarily, when women do their
own marketing they go TO market on
pleasant days, but on rainy or busy
days they telephone. Trading in this
way at the same shops daily, they are
not aware OF the constant variation in
market prices.
Cooperative family buying offers a
practical solution OF the much-ds-
cussed high cost Of living problem
with which we are all battling, but
women seem loath to adapt themselves
and their household affairs TO the inno-
walton. Men are nearly all in favor Of
the idea, for they seem to grasp labor
and time saving ideas much more
quickly than women. Owing, perhaps,
TO their business training, they see an
idea as a whole, rather than in detail,
a women do, so gather its possibilities
more quickly"
Miss Meier was we'll fitted 20 take up
the profession Of marketing on large
scale, for she was for some time at the
head OF the American School for the
Deaf and Dumb, in Hartford, Conn.
This gave her a wide experience in
marketing and purchasing supplies in
bulk.
But the newer professions that we e
and are constantly opening for women,
especially those helpful 20 women, APP
pealed more stroT sly 70 her than did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

suit that I want; a fresh, bright, clean,
wholesome house.
! take not the smallest responsibility
about the kind of work the laundress
does or when the ice is delivered, when
the windows should be cleaned, when
the linen is worn out or how the gas
stove works. All of these things are
brought to my attention in the few min
utes after breakfast that | sit and rock
in the kitchen talking over things. My
maid hires a laundress, for whom she
is responsible, the kind of woman she
likes to work with and who makes good
TO her. Once month she hires a man
to do the heavy work through the apart
ment, which is really a miniature
housekeeping time, so that no real
amount of dust or untidiness can ever
accumulate.
usually this young man is a rela-
tive of my maids. like him to be,
because then she has nice time visit
ing at luncheon and a friendly, happy
hour at dinner. And find that the
young relative does beautiful work to
please her OF these things only
judge by the result. l do not tell her
when to have them done. do not COM
plain if there is some little delay, and
if the good young relative fails in any
respect l find that she is the person
who tells me about it. never have to
complain to her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

"a to 80 inches wide and from 81 10 70
inches long. The paper Of the white
tar bag is impregnated with special
preparation from the long leaf Caro-
lima pines, while the cedar bag has the
fragrant woody smell Of cedar. For
, those who do not care for either qf
these odors, there is the white lined
odorless bag, which gives no scent 20 p
garment, no matter how long IL re-
mains in il. While these bags are ex-
cellent for keeping out moths, the gar
ments should be thoroughly brushed
before being placed in them, as the
pine tar and cedar odors are only dis
agreeable, not deadly, to the moth, and
act as a preventative rather than
cure. Price. 80 cents 90 1928 This
manufacturer also makes a lavender
garment bag, lavender outside, white
inside, with the paper given a slight
odor Of lavender. IL comes in two
sizes. Price, Sl.75 and 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Talk as Woman to Woman.

l think our fve-minute morning chat
is responsible for much'of this We talk
our housekeeping over as woman to
woman. | am interested in her ideas
and she is gracious to mine She knows
very much more about her work than
I do and receives due respect from me;
but if have any little within or fancy
she is very considerate about IL and
tests it out, sometimes to my humilia-
ton. She Is interested in my friends,
in my home, in my clothes or lack OF
them. in my welfare, in my happiness;
and am devotedly interested in what
ever brings her comfort or pleasure.
l know her people, her nieces and her
grandnieces, and their happiness is
important 10 me.
If / chance to be dining alone, fire.
ouently my maid stands in the door
way and tells me stories of her life and
her people, asks questions about our
American kind of civilization (she is
from the West Indies), about interna-
tional politics, domestic science, music
and AT. There is really no reason why
she should not come and sit down and
talk with me, but her unfortunate
training would make this an embarrass-
ment to her, and we are both happy as
1t is.
L. ,,o4 +bi,L have over had p din
ner party without telling her just who
were coming, what they did in life, so
that she has a personal delight in pre-
pairing for them. More than once I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

The Mystic Nit, made by the Mystic
Nit Company, Inc, l27 Duane Street,
New York City, is so made that the
outside surface has the abrasive quail
tiles of copper, and therefore it is ex-
cellent for cleaning pots and pans made
OF iron, steel and enamel ware. The
nit is rectangular, measuring 3 by 9
inches, and designed to be slipped over
the hand. The white Irvine, with fine
copper strands twisted around II, is so
woven that the inside of the NIT is not
rough on the hands. For removing
grease stains from bread or cake boards
it will also be found useful. The price
Of this nit is 10 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Mutual Liking and Respect.

My maid has every Thursday after
noon and as many Sundays as she
wants, unless | am entertaining. When
! first gave her the privilege Of these
Sundays she took them scrupulously.
Now ] find that very often she remains
at home 10 make sure that we have inst
the right kind of late breakfast, tina.
| will not be tired in getting it. She
protests that she "rests better at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
ScOtTissue Paper Towels.
Made by the Scott Paper Company,
Seventh and Glenwood Avenues,
Philadelnhia

These towels are made Of a heavy
white absorbent paper, which, when
used like a blotter, is an efficient and
sanitary method OF drying the hands.
In addition they will be found useful
in the kitchen for wiping out greasy
pots and pans. The sheets measure IL
By is inches, and a roll Of $50 costs IS
cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Get d Competent, Reliable
Mald, andLetHerHaye
Authority as Well as
Responsibility.

that system is the same in every de-
partment Of life, kindness is the same
and interest and sympathy are tEs
same. | and my business Office as essy
to manage as my home; find the safe
interest and affection through the ysTt-
Gus departments that work with eysrs
day that / do with the people an
IN contact with in my house.
Il seems 20 me the secret Of the
whole thing is real understanding
of human nature, profound belief in
the goodness Of humanity and a real
affection for human beings. and added
TO this a belief in the wisdom OF elm
nation, a liking for system and a
humorous attitude toward all shortcom-
ings, including my own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Thor Electric Home Washing Machine.
Made by the Hurley Machine Company,
ISL West Forty-second strest.
New York Civ

This electric washer employs the re-
versing cylinder principle that is, the
cylinder containing the clothes is re-
volved first in one direction and thes
in the other, thereby sending the foam.
ing suds through the fabric and thor
oughly cleansing il. This machine has
a galvanized steel body, wooden cyl
inder. all Of ,hs moving parts inclosed.
requires a floor space p by 33 inches.
and will go through 26-inch doorway.
IL is equipped with reversible 1l-inch
roll wringer with safety guard. The
operation Of the Thor Electric is con-
trolled by a push button switch, and
the cylinder and wringer may be OPP
Grated separately or at the same time.
The motor is provided with a pro-
tectiye device Atslog which auto
matically prevents IL being overloaded
or burned out. The machine is finished
in white enamel, simple 20 use, require
no attention after starting, and pro-,
duces better results than by hand in
less time and with considerably less
wear upon the clothes. The cost OF op-
GRAFTON on i0-cen, per kilowstt hour
basis is a 20 cents an hour The
price Of the No. rs, as described above,
is 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
white Tar Moth Bags.
Made by the White Tar Company, 1893
John Street, New York City.

These moth bags are durable and
practical containers for holding gar
ments. furs and fabrics on hangers.
The mouth OF the bag is so closed that
IL il. alright, and thereby prevents the
entrance of moths, dirt. dust, etc. They
are made in four sizes. ranging from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
tressed if felt that l ever failed her
Common Justice on Both Sides.

When | go away for the summer va
cation leave my keys with my maid,
who puts my apartment in order. Then
she goes away and has just the same
vacation that have, on full salary. She
always comes back the day before we
do. and when we reach home the house
is bright and clean. have never sug-
gested her doing these things, but have
lust found them done for me.
realize that the first comment on
these facts will be that | have a very
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
Holyoke Kerosene Hot Water Heater.
Made by the Holyoke Heater Company,
HOlyOke, Mass.

HOlyOke, Mass.
A heater designed TO be attached 70
the ordinary boiler or tank Of circu-
lating water system. Kerosene is the
fuel used for the source Of heat, and
the she'll Of the heater, the coils and
the blue fame burner are assembled in
one unit. The heater Is simple 70 con-
meet, and is especially suitable for
homes or bungalows where gas is not
available. In tests il heated the con-
tents of a 30-gallon boiler 20 an ay-
erage temperature Of 40 degrees
Fahrenheit in two and one-half hours,
and the rate Of the oil consumption was
two-thirds of pint an hour. Thus il
will furnish at reasonable expense an
abundance OF hot water for domestic
use. In the winter months the Holyoke
Heater may be connected 20 hot
water radiator and provide a con-
yenient method Of heating the garage
or a good sized room. Price, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
A

R0 ~ Dl armed with a good
"a 81 idea. By carrying it
MOH-~1NX out she has bazed
NA4ZS the trail to a new
profession for women. while incident
ally earning a comfortable livelihood.
Professional marketer, or market
commissonaire, is the title Miss Meier
gives to her profession. She may be
found in her Office only two hours a
day; the rest of the time she is mar
keting for her clients. Large private
schools, clubs, several well known New
York tearooms and private families are
among her patrons. And this is the
way, in her own words, that she rem
ders them service free Of cost:
my wonder is that IL takes the aver
age woman so long TO become convinced
Of the benefit of cooperative help in
solving the problem of household mar
keting. Another thing that seems diff
cult for them to understand is how
can afford to give them my personal
service without pay from them.
"They wonder how | can take the
time to select and purchase their order
from the best that the market ahorde.
charging them in many cases less than
they have been accustomed 20 paying
for the same foods and still send them
no personal bill. My explanation, how
ever, is a simple one, and Is usually
satisfying enough to tempt a trial, and
the trial usually continues indefinitely.
"The truth of the matter Is this: Az
ter weeks Of investigation into differ
ent neighborhood markets and shops,
large downtown concerns and standard
markets, | arrange to bring my clients
TO those have found up TO the stand
ard | have set. and for this favor 10
them receive a fair commission. This
commission in no way affects the prices
my clients pay for their food, as It Is
entirely business arrangement be-
tween the merchant and myself
III there are any huctuating price
advantages / am at liberty to secure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
White Tar PaDer.

Made by the White Tar Company, 1903
John Street, New York City.
This paper is especially useful for
wrapping up articles that need not be
hung, and can be obtained with either
a pine tar or cedar scent. II is sold in
rolls of twelve sheets, each sheet 80 by
IS inches. Prices, so cents and 80
cents.