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fact that a dollar of 1914 is equal to 57 cents of 1918.
 Here are the things that the govern ment wishes us to say-those of us who appeal to you through the written word as we would like to appeal to you face to face.
 In spending your money on clothes, CO., operate with the designers by endorsing the slim silhousette, the short jacket and the elimination of as much wool as possi- ble from a costume. For the rest, you can spend whatever money you feel you can afford. Remember that it is not ex- travagance, but form of charity, to keep this money moving so that 1t reaches to the uttermost corners of so- ciety where women and children are gathered to make a living wage.
 There is no diminution in the brilliancy of fashions. Both France and America working hard to assist the government to stimulate women's desire for clothes The new things which have been put out In the shops, some of which came from Paris and others who have been de- signed in this country. show a straight line that is charitably kept from atten- uation by a cascade at the side of the skirt, swirling design in braid, great sash weighted with ornament. This Is pure camouflage.
 There is really little perceptible differ ence between the silhouette of the gowns launched for January and those that have prevailed since September.
 There is no appeal to be careful with drapery, and as 1t can be made of tulle, chiffon. Georgette crepe and net of all weaves, there is a disposition for even ing wraps and gowns to resolve them selves into floating clouds. in order to hide the fact that the foundation of the frock or the wrap IS made of scanty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

worsted threads, the idea is taboo when carried out in a lavish way It is said that there are so many odds and ends left over from worsted yarn, which are not needed by the knitters, that 1t IS quite simple and not unpatriotic to use them up in all manner of ornamenta- ton, and so, when one sees gown hat is flecked with colored wool and aas splashing embroidery of it at sleeves and belt. there is no use getting hyster- ical over it. The pieces that go to make it can be picked from the waste basket.
 The dressmakers seem to prefer the lavish use of braid 70 any other kind of applied orpamentation. The wide, closely woven variety known as Her cules, and the tiny thread known as soutache, are both srlashed over clothes with a generous hand. The extra wide,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
DARKEA YOUR
 GRAY HAIR By Reviving Color Glands. La Creole Does This. Healthy and Simple to Apply

Just apply to your hair and scalp be- fore going to bed the famous La Creole Hair Dressing. This revives the color glands to activity. In a short time you will observe all your gray. streaked, bleached or faded hair turn to such an even. beautiful, natural dark shade that no one could tell you had used La Creole Not a trace of gray hair can be seen Also stops dandruff and fall ing hair Have soft, fluffy. long. nat ural dark hair again by applying La Creole Sold on a money back guar antee by drug stores. or sent prepaid for sl.2o by Van Vleet Drug Co. Mem phis. Tenn,-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

They are beginning to demand better material, rather than cheap price es-New fashions launched for January show slim silhoutte camouflaged by drapery, immense sashes and cascades of braid-Brilliant evening wraps made from combinations of brocade and velvet give the appearance of Chinese garments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

through another day Of corn agony. But be sure you get "Gets-It." Accept nothing else, for remember, there Is positively nothing else as good. Gets 1t" never initiates the live flesh. never makes the toe sore
 You can go about as usual with work or play while "Gets-It." the magic, does all the work. Then the corn peels right off like a banana skin, and leaves the toe as smooth and corn free as your palm. Never happened before. did it? Guess not.
 Get bottle of "Gets-It" today from any drug store, you need pay no more than 25c, or sent on receipt of price by F. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, III.
 Sold in Birmingham and recommends ed as the Mol ld's best com remedy. by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, Gale Drug Co e stores) BOT First Ave. and Pratt station. Pratt City. Ala.--.Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
The End of
 Your COrnS Pain Stops at Once Corn Lifts
 Off Clean

There is nothing in the world like "Gets-It" for corns Just amply it ac- cording to directions, the pain stops et once and then the corn lifts off as clean as a whistle. No fuss. no bother. no danger, "Gets-It." you know. is safe. Millions have used it, moro than all other corn remedies combined, and it never fails.
 There Is no need for you to go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

Ali Washing and Ironing Machines c4re Closely Re-
lated to One or Anotber of d Fec
WelEDefned Types

should burn as long as the current is on. A
birdcage spring suspended over the ironing
board makes an excellent holder for the cleo
trio wire, not only keeping it out Of the way,
but keeping the wire straight. Electric wires
kinked or knotted will soon break through their
non-conductng covering and become a danger.
Some one has said that labor saving devices
cost gray matter This might be reversed
labor saving devices without the Of gray
matter are often useless and many times dan
gerous, as well as expensive.
Ironing boards, like washtubs, will help the
worker if they are placed at a good height.
Some boards have extension legs; others are
fastened by means of brackets to the wall;
some are inclosed in closets. But in many
cases the board may be raised to the height
that will allow the workers back to be nearly
straight and the pressure produced by the
leverage Of the arm rather than the leverage
of the back
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It is possible 20 buy boards to-day, especially
if they are TO be used with electric irons, that
have the drop light, the spring for the electric
wire and the sleeve board This is only an
other illustration of the possibility Of group
ing the workers tools together so there - little
loss of time and energy.
ANY board to-day viii be more easily COW
cred if its padding and muslin covers are tied
on Il viii be so easy % change the covers
that there will be no excuse Tor having ther,l
over-soiled. Metal clamps at 80 cents set
may be used. or cotton tape at 10 cents
bolt (about eight pieces 20 each side Of the
board cover) will produce as good results
COVERING THE IRONING BOARD
Heavy unbleached muslin makes the best
ironing board covers and, If bought about sixty
inches wide the width Of the muslin will be
long enough for the length Of the board. ms
leaves no waste as the narrower muslin does.
In the home one is inclined 20 use old blankets
for pads, but in time one must have ne"
material. Silence cloth. such is bought Tor
dining room tables, using two thcknesses or
new and three Of DID, as IL gets thinner, makes
a good pad. The cotton pad IS less likely 10
scorch than the WOOlen one. 4 piece OF TINS
padding, some fifteen by eighteen inches, COW
cred with muslin, is especially nice FOR IRON
ing embroidery and laces, and helps 70 pre-
vent the unnecessary usage Of towels
One of the asbestos sheets which are sold
for the baking Of cakes IS good hlng 10
use on the END of the board, and If the paper
and cloth used for cleaning the irons are put
on this piece Of asbestos great deal Of seorch-
ing will be overcome.
To avoid blue Monday" and the so-called
drudgery of laundering, is il not after all the
following Of the best methods, which in the
end are the easiest and Of the greatest econ
omy. and also the openmindedness Of the house
wife regarding up-to-date equipment and her
realization that often what seems % be q great
expenditure is in the long run a great saving?
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two types are usually cheaper grade Of
machines. Because they are, as a rule, built
of wood they are most suited for laundries
which are not steam heated and are especially
adapted to do heavy washing.
The other types of machine are often made
of metal and so DO not shrink and dry as does
a wooden machine. Because of the metal,
though, they are more expensive.
The dolly machine is so called because of
a revolving dolly" Cike four legged milking
stooD, which by means of its legs draws the
clothes through the water.
The "washboard" type has two corrugated
boards, either fiat disks or cradle shaped. The
principle is that these two corrugated boards
rub the clothes like two washboards, the
clothes being between the boards
The revolving "cylinder" type is not unlike
the peanut rooster; the inner cage holds the
clothes and revoves them in the outer cylin-
der, which contains the soap and water. The
best of these machines reverse their action,
revolving so many times one way and so many
times another.
The pressure and suction" machines have
cones for their cleansing operation. These
cones press down on the clothes, and as they
lift, the cones produce suction
The "oscillating" machines throw the clothes
with the soap and water, cradle or hammock
fashion, and by rapid agitation the clothes
are cleansed.
The proper use of a washing machine is to
plan for it to do the work. 1t can do the soak
ing, the washing and the rinsing, through all
of the stages necessary to these processes,
provided one may obtain easily many changes
of water and if the machine is attached to the
drain. The soap to be used with the machine
should be bought in chip form. because it will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Bv VIRGINIA CARTER LEE

TT HAS been said with truth that good
cook can always be known by her de
liciously seasoned sauces and GRAVES;
and when one so frequently sees foury messes
served under those names it seems as If IN the
average cook book sufficient stress were not
laid upon these savory Accomplishments.
For the novice attempting either Of these
compounds a few rules should be borne IN
mind that greatly facilitate her labors and
contribute materially to her ultimate success.
First-Always melt the butter or other
shortening. then blend in the -four and very
gradually add the liquid, stirring constantly
until the mixture is thick and smooth.
Second-Be very careful in seasoning sauces
ne inst A suspicion Of two or three per
fectlv blended havors will as rule give a more
delicate and better sauce than when one flavor
is very pronounced.
Third-Send both sauces and gravics to the
table as hot as possible, and always IN
heated gravy boat.
Fourth-Never let a sauce stand after It
is made. but serve Immediately. Stewing over
the fire will quite ruin the delicate flavor
which is quickly lost by the evaporation.
Almost all flesh. fish and fowl are I'M
proved by savory sauces and gravies, and
among some Of the best Of these delicacles
will be found the following:
CREOLE SAUCE.
Cook two tablespoonful of chopped onion
and four tablespoonfuls of minced green pep
pers in two tablespoonful of butter for five
minutes; then add two peeled and chopped
tomatoes, one-quarter Of cupful Of sliced
mushrooms and six olives that have been
stoned and cut in quarters. Cook for two
minutes longer and add one and thlru
cupfuls of brown sauce and one teaspoonful
Of Worcestershire sauce. Stir constantly until
the sauce is thick and smooth and season to
taste with salt pepper and celery salt. Serve
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Pressure and cjzEcLion
Type

be cheaper in the end. No shaving Of soap IS
necessary, and by being made up in a Jelly
form with water there should be no waste.
The following recipe may be Of service:
ID. Of soap chips dissolved in
gals. of water Do not boil.
Enough of soap has been added to the ma
chine when a suds remains 1t would be hard
to give an amount, because the quantity de-
ponds upon the hardness Of the water, the
amount of clothing in a load as well as the
percentage Of soil and grease. As a sugges-
ton, use one pint of above mixture to load.
With every machine there is wringer, so
that the cost Of a machine includes the cost
of the wrnger. 1t does not matter whether
the wringer is on the machine or handworked
the principle is the same.
The best wringcrs are those with hard rub
Der rolls, spiral springs at each side rather
than on top, ball-bearing ends, and reversible
action. OF course the power wringer Is at
tached to the motor which operates the wash
ing machine, and will do more work as well as
heavier work in given time than hand
worked wringer.
A good wringer should last a long time, but
TO do so it must be oiled at the ends and not
the rubber, and the pressure should be taken
off when one is through using it. To keep
the rubber in good condition be careful TO have
buttons 20 through fat. If the rubber IS
stained it may be quickly wiped with a cloth
on which has been put drop or two Of kero-
sene. Be sure to wash off the kerosene as soon
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place.. how high does it stand, and how well
does it operate. Even the room in which the
laundry is done is planned with the idea Of
beng bright and CHEEKY, we'll aired, and Of such
finish IS may be easily cleaned.
The moisture which is a necessary accom-
ranireut 10 the process has brought into the
I'D 10 date laundry walls of hard finish plaster
and even these enamel painted. The floors are
preferably not Of wood, or. if they must De,
they are covered with some finish or covering
which makes them non-absorbing. For the
home laundry, linoleum makes good cover,
providing it is so laid that the seams have been
sealed and the line az the Dashboard has also
been sealed. IF water were TO get under the
hnoeum 1t would be worse than 10 covering.
IT'S THE HEIGHT THAT MATTERS
Wash tubs, which are the first requirement,
are Of various sizes and materials, and -conse-
quently Of various prices. Il is not 50 much
the material Of the tub that matters, as the
way il is placed. Is it high enough to prevent
baekache? The top line of the tub can be as
high as thirty-six inches from the floor, be-
cause most Of the washing is done on the side
rather than al the bottom Of the tub
The height question often produces trouble
with the plumber, because he plans 70 use the
fancy moulded legs which are considered as part
Of the tub and sold as such. This difficulty IS
easily met by using gas piping which can be
cut at any length for legs.
wooden tub at a proper height might be
better labor saver than a porcelain tub too low.
SIDE light on the tubs viii be less Of a strain on
he worker than a direct light in the face Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
SAVORY SAUCES AND GRAVES

with broed beefsteak or flet OF beef. ms
is also excellent as means of relocating slices
of cold roast beef.
BREAD SAUCE.
Put small teacupful OF grated bread
crumbs into a saucepan, pour over as much
milk as they will soak up in five minutes
and then add one cupful more. Turn into the
upper part Of a small double boiler, add one
white onion cut into quarters, and pepper
salt and celery salt to taste. Cook over hot
water until the onion is tender and the sauce
very thick; then add two tablespoonfuls Of
melted butter, two tablespoonful Of thick
cream, and press through a sieve. Stir in one
tablespoonful Of chopped parsley and serve ct
once. This is delicious with boiled fowl.
PARTISAN STEAK SAUCE.
This sauce is made without cooking and
is delicious TO spread on steak just as 1t Is
removed from the broiler. Beat to a cream
half cupful OF butter, and when very light
add one teaspoonful Of onion juice, five or
six drops Of lemon juice, half tcaspoonfu
Of salt, a saltspoonful of paprika and one
tablespoonful of finely shredded watercress.
Blend the ingredients tnoroughI! anu H@Fe
the sauce of the consistency of whipped cream.
Spread quickly over hot steak with broad
bladed knife and set the steak in hot oven
for two or three minutes before sending to the
table. This sauce blends delightfully."- with the
rich blood gravy that comes from the steak.
HoRsERADIsH SAUCE.
Let one stick Of horseradish stand in cold
water until firm. Then CRATE finely and TO
each gill add one scant teaspoonful OF castor
sugar. half teaspoonful Of mustard, pinch
of salt and one tablespoonful Of vinegar.
Have ready the yoks of two eggs beaten
until light and small cupful of stiffly whipped
cream. Add the eggs first 10 the sauce, beating
steadily, and lastly the cream This is delicious
10 serve with eor1ed beef or boiled beef.
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does more work in given time, one could DO
more work with less effort even if two tubs
we're taken out and one left in addition to the
machine.
To make this possible the washing machine
must be piped to the drain and connected with
the hot and cold water system in the same way
the washtubs would be. In fact, 1t IS bad
planning to spend any sum OF money for
washing machine and not be willing to spend
a few dollars more toward having 1t properly
piped
MACHINES ARE WITHIN REACH or ALL
Washing machines may be bought at prices
RANGING from SO to about $3.50. The hand
machines are the cheapest as far as initial
cost is concerned, but it must not be overlooked
that the woman must operate them. mere
fore she becomes the working power at the
cost of time and fatigue.
The size Of machines is gagged by the num-
Der of sheets that can be washed at one time.
Most of the power machines do bulk Of
clothes that is equal to seven double sized sheets
The machines capacity for water Is usually
marked by water line, and any machine that
is overloaded will give as poor results as
washtub overfull. In other words, the machine
is properly loaded when there is a free throw
10 the clothes. so that the soap and water may
be forced through the ibers Of the cloth, and
in that way displace the dirt.
The various washing devices should not be
considered machines, but simply aids. ma
chine as we understand it to-day is one which,
when properly filled with clothes and warm
soapy water, can be left for ten or fifteen
minutes to do its work and mechanically does
that work while the housewife does something
else. To some extent the choice of machine is
= personal matter Most of them will be placed
on trial by the agents.
Anv machine that is sold to-day belongs to
one Of five tvpes: The dolly" the washboard
type. the revolving cylinder, the pressure and
suction, and the oscillatng machine. Inc nrsI
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seemingly endless amount OF work. But, as
the washing machine makes the washing easy
the small hat-wor6 roners take the drudgery
out of ironing The least expensive fiat-work
ironer is the cold mangle. It costs about So
and is of most help in the pressing of" OF
towels. underwear and bedding. 1t has no heat
and so only smooths.
For about Sl6 a heated mangle may be
bought. This mangle is turned by hand or
if one has an electric washing machine the
motor of the washing machine will operate the
ironer These ironers may be bought for the
use of either gasoene or gas. The fuel heats
the steel roll. while the cloth-covered roll helps
10 feed in the goods The principle Of the
ironer is two rolls revolving on each other,
wringer fashion.
FOR FLAT WORK ONLY
With this fat-work ironer, one must expect
to do only the fiat pieces such table linen,
bed linen. and any underwear devoid Of but
tons. So irons are still necessary equip
ment
Besides the old-fashioned fiat iron, we have
the gas iron, alcohol iron and electric iron
These three types Of irons are considered more
efficient, because they carry their heat with
them and so save the worker walking to change
her irons. These irons should weigh from hYe
to eight pounds. If they are too small trey are
not as likely to resist the cooling effect Of the
W.T. linen. The gas-heated irons will give the
best service when the gas burner within the
iron is kept clean, and they are safer when
they have a flexible wired rubber gas tube Do
not use the tubes when too old, because Of the
risk of leaking gas.
Alcohol irons give good service if rot too
light in weight, but one should be careful that
there is no leaking of alcohol. These, like the
gas irons, should always burn with a blue
flame.
Electric irons should be used with as great
care as either Of the others. One is often care
less with them, because no fame can be seen.
They are most efficient, but are safest when
used with a small one-candle light, which
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as the stain is removed, because kerosene dis
solves rubber.
After washing. the tools for ironing claim
our attention. As we have advanced from the
old-fashoned board to washing machines, so
we have gone from old-fashioned irons to iron
ing machines The fiat work in the home is
often sent out because It represents such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
49, - oF A - FUNNEL

little iye-eent tin funnel is one OF the most
useful utensils in my kitchen. I use Il in the
refrigerator when wish TO pour hot water
through the pipes without flooding the eompart-
ments. fill my tea kettle through the nose with
10 and avoid innumerable small burns ! always
carry II about with me when / water my plants
and do not spill the water on the shelves and
tables. keep second one hanging in the
kitchen with a ball Of string in it.
s. s, Philadelphia. Penn.
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E7en the Most Pe&smistic WasbLady Could Alot
Complain # The Tools Of Her Trade
Were Like These
Were Like These

worker Three tubs represent greater efficiency
than two but are not often considered because
Of the expense and the space they occupy.
In this day of labor saving devices, the
housekeeper naturally turns to washing ma
chimes If one chooses a machine that has its
own tub, naturally this tub would take the
place of a washtub. And because the machine
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sork has been called drudgery?
A worker is known by MS tools. The more
Efficient worker to-day considers those tools
which save time and lessen fatigue just as
necessary as those which actually produce the
given result
To-day it is not only the dashboard or the
i-onng board, but one must ask now is it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
SAVING TINE IN CANNING TINE

Here's time saver for canning time As [
empty my jars Of fruit Immediately wash GU
the jars ane screw on the covers and put them IT,
a covered receptacle in the cellar. When canning
time comes along and the housewife is rushed to
death there is hardly any time needed for clean
ing the Jars Mrs. NJ. ". Orange, ~ J.
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A LEVEL OF AN IDEA

An excellent way 70 utilize an old blanket that
is near the end Of is usefulness is 10 cover II
with siIkaline and tuft IL like comforter II
can be made very daintiy, If desired, or it can
he covered with ordinary cheesecloth and given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
SAVING TIE GLOVE

When one or both fasteners OF glove have
pulled out. darn the hole and an ordinary
dress snap near the old fsstenisg ard the glove
is useful again. Mrs c. II. ". Milford, y. J.
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mere Contributed ReciDes Hare IN Been Tested
and Approred By the DDmesf,c Science Expert
o. The Tribune Institute. We Pay $IDO FOR
Zach Recipe That l. Printed II Contributor
W.T. - Haze REJECTED Recipe Returned
stamps Nut BE Enc.osed
Flour Il s0ed once Before Neosuring Al
AlaSpremens Are Lcuei and Standard Meas
a'Hg sPooas and H01 Pint MeasVTing cups
are Csed
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harder use, as it is very easily washed. Il makes
an ideal cover for sumner use, IL Is light, yet
warm enough for ordinary use IN late spring and
the cool nights in sumner.
Mrs J. G. L. Omak Wash.