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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Vogue of the Semi-precious Stones

The ser iprecious stones are hav-
ing their day now They are so
much in vogue that the woman
who loves TO have her jewels and
her gowns harmonic may have
quite a variety of beautiful things.
even though she possesses a purse
OF only moderate means. In the
matter Of jewelry, things have
changed much since the early
times. when only kings and queens
and lords and ladies of high degree
could indulge their taste in such
adornments. They, of course. had
gorgeous jewels in full sets and
equally rich and gorgeous costumes
with which each particular set was
worn. For many years, the wom-
an Of moderate means. with but
few pieces of jewelry i'm her pos
session. had just three choices in
wearing them. Either she must al
ways choose clothes which matched
or harmOnized with them i'm color;
or she must refrain from wearing
her jewels when she desired 10 in
dUlge in costumes of another color;
or, as a third choice, she must re-
sign herself 10 wearing a cOmbina-
ton Of clothes and jewels which
were never meant TO be worn to-
gether and which absolutely declir-
cd TO harmonic
Today there is a large variety in
the attractive articles Of jewelry of
fered to the woman of average
means. and, in these, the semi
precious stones play the leading
parts-are starred, so to speak.
Among these, moonstones. especial
ly those with a faint blush cast.
are leaders in popularity You may
have them set in almost any style
or article that you desire. They
make handsome rings and brooches
and are particularly lovely in pend
ants. One woman found, tucked
away in a fascinating little jewelry
store, a pendant with an oval
shaped moonstone, in a rather I'M
usual setting Of silver 1t was Just
the sort of thing which she wanted
to wear with an evening gown Of
soft white taffeta, yelled in white
tulle edged with silver lace and
trimmed with white lace delicatelv
embroidered in silver. She called it
her moonlight dress" it mad such
a beautiful misty moonlight effect.
which the moOnstOne pendant. on
it's slender silver chain, carried out
perfectly.
Tourmalines are lovely things.
too, whether set in silver or in gold.
They are clear stones which flash
and sparkle charmingly when well
cut, and there are both pink and
green varieties. The pink are some
times light in color and sometimes
vary to a deep rose pink, an exqui-
site color. One of these deep pink
stones, mounted solitaire i'm a Tiff
fanny setting Of gold, makes hand
some ring. A rather large pear
shaped tourmaline, Of a particularly
deep rich pink. made a beautiful
pendant in slender rim of gold.
with two smaller stones set with
pearls, intervening above it. One
artist, who does exquisite and un-
usual things in iewelry. made
necklace of silver rose leaves. with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Articles From State Council of Defence

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. Com
plants that there have been great
waste Of food and supplies at the
army camps over the country, in
GLIDING the extravaganza that was
alleged to have featured the recent
gathering Of surgeons at Fort Ben
jamin Harrison. Indianapolis. which
was probably the incident which
suggested official action, has brought
about a plan whereby the war de-
partment, cooperating with the fed
eral food administration, hopes to
conserve as effectively as the civil
ian population.
Surgeon Gen. William g. GOrgas.
cooperating with the quartermaster
general will direct the campaign.
The war department has not taken
cognIzance Of the food administra-
tons program for meatless and
wheatless days and stringent econ
omy in the use of sugar. 1T has
been the departments policy to give
the cOAuAtAo nAlHAAlAAtAAN VI CuboAtliA~
tial food, in the belief that the civ
ilian population would prefer 10 de-
prive itself, If need be, in order that
the fighting men may have plenty.
However plentiful the supply Of
staples, the department, now states,
there will be no countenancing of
waste. no matter what form the
waste may take.
Much Of the wastage the officials
attribute to the practice of civilians
in sending substantial foodstuffs to
the training camps. OF food of this
sort, officers and enlisted men have
plenty. There need be no anxiety,
the war department announces. that
they will not have enough, at this
time. As TO delicacies the same
condition does not obtain and the
war department wants it distinctly
understood that il has no purpose
whatever to discourage contribU-
tions, Of CONNECTIONS, iellies. etc,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
CHILD'S COUNTRY CLUB
SWEATER.

This IS an attractive little sweater
for child six years old. Knitting
needles No. .. four balls of rose
knitting worsted for body of sweat
er. one ball of baby blue for wide
stripes. and one ball of brown for
fine stripes are used.
Cast on 6S stitches in rose. knit
eight ridges in, knit two and purl
two: 18th and 18th rows, knit two
and purl two with brown; 18th. goth,
DIST. 22nd, 23rd and oath knit two
and purl two in baby blue: 25th and
goth. knit two and purl two in
brown; 27th. 2Sth, 29th. 30th. 31st,
send. knit two and purl two in
baby blue; SD. saith, knit two and
purl two in brown: 35th. 36th, 9th.
2Sth. seth, 10th, knit two and purl
two in bauy blue; 41st and 42nd,
knit two and purl two in brown.
Knit in rose in garter stitch A
ridges. cast on six stitches eight
times ON each side when ending
each needle; making 164 stitches.
bind of u stitches: after having
taken the first 70 stitches off on
a safety pin, knit two ridges on
the second 76 stitches. knit FIVE
ridges, increasing one stitch at the
neck each time. making 81 stitches
es. To form revers cast on 10
stitches: knit 10 ridges; bind off six
stitches eight times at the begin
ming Of the sleeve knit eight ridges
and break yarn at center front
Take stitches off on a safety pin.
Knit the second side in like man
ner knitting towards the center on
last row. knit all stitches on one
needle and finish the sweater in
front in the same way and equal
length as the back and bind of
Sew mp under arnF and sleeves.
COllar-Cast on - stitches with
rose. knit five ridges. knit two ridges
i'm brown, knit four ridges in baby
blue. knit two ridges in brown. knit
Sc ridges in rose; bind off and sew
70 the neck
Cuffs-Cast on so stitches. knit
five ridges in rose, knit two ridges
in brown, knit four ridges in baby
blue, knit two ridges in brown. knit
with rose six ridges. narrow first
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
The Soldier Woman Writes
4th-Badly cooked food.

4th-Badly cooked food
6th-Careless service; i. e., in
dividual plate waste.
j jOtted them all down and come
home with something very definite
20 think about I studied the tabr-
lation all the way out on the car,
and decided that < would have 10
plead guilty 20 probably every in
dictment Yet I've always boosted
that ] was a careful and economical
ho0sekeeperi
To take mp the first issue Of the
waste stabulation-that Of using the
local supply Of foodstuffs rather
than that hauled from a distance
confess I have never given much
thought 20 the matter. 1t has al
ways seemed a peculiar weakness of
Jacks and the children's TO crave
unreasonable. and therefore ex-
pensive, food; and from what you
tell me. your family is as finicky
and fastidious as mine
Well, it's one thing 10 indulge
such extravaganza once i'm a while
when we are not at war. but it's
quite another these days when the
food administration is pointing out
that the transporting Of war sup
plies is taxing our railroads 10 the
utmost. and urging us TO use locally
produced foods.
1t isn't going TO disturb our pan
tries or our kitchens 10 make up
our menus with local foods in mind.
and it's going to teach us a few
much needed lessons in common
sense.
Certainly there's one little table
in Washington that Will henceforth
be stranger to the scarce, un-
seasonabie, and expensive dish
Need you ask whose2
Always affectiOnately,
FRANCES.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

pink tourmalines set at intervals as
wild roses. And she once made a
ring. also of silver. with a design
OF apple leaves, using green tour
malines as the apples. Green tour
malines too, are beautiful stones.
Amethysts are always in vogue.
say the jewellers This season there
are some interesting rings and 9TH
er pieces of jewelry shown in
which a good sized amethyst is cut
cabochon style that is. quite smooth
and rounded without facets. The
slightly misty effect which some OF
them have is most charming.
The aquamarine. with its eXQui-
site clear blueness. is another espec-
la favorite these days. Somehow
a silver setting seems TO show off
its beauty 10 the fullest extent. The
topaz and garnet are also much in
demand. Another attractive pink
stone. clear like the tourmalines and
amethysts and others. is the rose
beryl or morganite. This comes in
pale purple pink tints-you see il in
beautiful clear sunsets-and is deli
cately lovely This, too, sparkles
we'll
Although the sapphire is classe1
as a precious stone, the white and
yellow and pink sapphires are
somewhat less expensive; vet they
are more costly than most OF the
semiprecious stones.
Opals are considered members OF
this latter class, and they. as most
people know. come in great variety
OF coloring The fire Opals are
handsome specimens and the black
ones are also popular.
Then there is the turquoise mat
rix, which is a favorite with many
people. and which is set. usually
in silver. in many pretty bits Of
adornment. There are necklaces
with these stones set in them at in
tervals, others from which they are
suspended as drops or bangles.
there are pendants, made of beauti-
fully wrought silver. set with one
or two or three or more of these
matrices. In Italy, particularly in
Florence, you may buy them set in
a delicate tracery Of exquisite fill
gree silver. They are cut round OF
oval usually and set in rings and
brooches in many ways; often fine
specimens may be had at moderate
prices, set most arJistically, too.
AS for green stones, there is
bhrysoprase, much in vogue at pres
ent. and quite worthy Of its popu-
larity, be it said. Ii is an Opaque
stone. somewhat resem bling Jade
which is also a great favorite these
days. Chrysoprase is perhaps a
softer green. Then there are the
peridots, called by some the even
ing emeralds:" they are clear. flash
ing green stones, very beautiful and
also quite different i'm tone and col
or from the equally clear green
tourmalines.
Altogether. one may find, among
the semiprecious stones, almost any
color or shade that one may want
and may, at moderate prices, ac-
quire simple but truly artistic and
beautiful pieces OF jewelry 10 har-
monte with ones costumes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Mint Jelly.

Mint jelly is best if made only a
few days before using. 1t is really
a tart apple jelly with mint flavor
ing which renders il delicious for
serving with meat and fowl. Pare
and quarter tart apples and nearly
cover with cold water. Cook slow
ly until apples are soft then crush
and drain through cheesecloth bag
without squeezing. Boil juice 20
minutes and add an equal quantity
Of heated sugar. Boil five minutes,
skim, add green vegetable coloring
matter and flavor rather strongly
with creme de menthe or essence
Of peppermint. a few fresh mint
tops should be used when the jelly
is served
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

INDIANAPOLIS. - Negotiations
are on between the Indiana state
Council of Defense and the Council
of National Defense at Washington
for the assignment of a cabinet
member as the "head-liner" for the
first of series of war conferences,
10 be held in indianapolis, probably
Dec. Il and 10. The dates are sub
jet TO such change as may be re-
quired to suit the convenience of the
principal speaker. This will be the
first of a series of conferences, such
as the Council Of National Defense
has contemplated for every state in
the union.
The tentative plan Of the Indiana
State Council committee which is
arranging the conference calls for a
general meeting of all engaged in
war business in the state, in Tom
linson hall. on the afternoon of the
first day. This meeting will be fea-
tured by the usual fOrmalities, in
Guiding a statement of the purposes
in mind in connection with the con-
ferences. This meeting will be fol-
lowed by a mass meeting in the
evening, at which a speaker of ma
tional reputation Will bring an au-
message from Washing
ton and the Council of National De-
Tense. as to the present war situa-
ton and what the national govern
ment expects of the commonwealth
oc tho vtro r rroprescaG
The second day of the conference
will be given over to sectional meet
ings. Each section will be charged
with having a full representation of
its membership present and to pro-
vide the necessary instruction and
inspiration from official sources
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Baked squash.

Four cupfuls Of hot steamed
squash should be put through a
sieve Add 10 squash two table
spoonsfuls OF brown sugar. two ia
blespoonfuls salt. one-quarter tea
spoonful pepper and three cupfuls
of white milk, with the beaten yoke
OF three eggs. Fold in the whites
OF three eggs beaten stiff. and bake
in a buttered baking dish until
brown.
Individual salads Arrange thick
slices Of Hawaiian pineapple on let
tuce leaves. Cover pineapple with
a layer OF marshmallows heap with
peeled segments OF grapefruit. and
top with a marshmallow Serve
with cream mayonnaise dressing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

formed into anything desired, from
a train of cars TO a pigeon house.
Give a boy of five a hammer, some
nails and a few pieces Of wood and
see what he can make-the results
are often surprising Children love
TO create, and the toy which they
have made themselves will give a
more lasting pleasure than the usual
elaborate plaything bought ready
made.
The occupations Of grown-ups
have great attraction for children.
A few simple regular duties should
be given them every day. Work is
one Of the greatest means of spirit
ual development and the wisest OF
all teachers for little children. Fred
rick Froebel said that a child's Of
fer TO help should never be re-
fused. To be sure, the mother may
at first find it far more of a him
drance than a help. but children Of
four or five can learn to dress and
themselves. wipe the dishes.
dust the chairs, help make beds
carry small pieces of kindling,
empty scrap-baskets, water plants.
and help in many other ways.
If the mothers spirit is right,
children will always love 20 help.
Children are little refiectors, and
soon catch the spirit of cheerful,
work. If they see work done
complainingly. what wonder if they
also begin to feed badly used when
asked TO perform some simple help
full service-and to look upon work
as a disagreeable hardship.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02


Punishments should never be in
ficted in anger, but should rather
be the natural consequence Of the
wrong doing itself. Nature teaches
her laws in this way: If YOU go too
near a fire. you are burned: if too
much indigestible food is eaten, sick
ness results; and if you drop a fra
gile glass. it will break. No one
ever questions the justice Of these
inevitable consequences, nor will a
child ever resent punishment
which he feels 10 be the result of
his own heedIessness or wrong
doing. To quote Miss Harrison. a
child readily realizes that scattered
toys must be gathered mp. that
s0iled clothes must be changed. that
hardness necessarily brings a loss
OF opportunity. that money foolish
~ spent by him viii not be re-sup-
piled by the parents. that teasing or
tormenting the younger brother or
sister causes a loss Of the society Of
the rhistreated one, that petulauce
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
Training Little Children

on his part brings silence on tho
part of the mother, that reckless
ness when on the street causes loss
Of liberty"
In families where several children
play together, too much cannot be
said i'm favor Of quiet hour, a time
when each child shall be entirely
alone, undistrubed by others If
the children are too old for a daily
nap. they can be given some quiet
occupation or play, such as looking
at picture-books. drawing with pen
ell or crayons, cutting out pictures
with blunt-pointed scissors making
scra pbooks, modelling with clay or
plasticine. or strining beads or but
tons. With older children. and
with babies too, poise and self-con-
troll are gained Gin the silence" and
the wise mother will give herself as
we'll as the children this hour Of
rest.
1t is a mistake to allow children
10 play with a dozen toys at one
time Children can easily be taught
when very little 10 select and play
with one time at a time, and to put
1t away in its place before another
is taken. Even i'm a crowded apart
ment il is possible to fit up a box
or shelf where each child can have
a place for his own treasures.
Toys which develop the magma
ton are better than intricate me-
chanical toys and deliberately dress
ed dolls Next 20 a ball. the very
best plaything is set of blocks,
which is capable of being trans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

rations.
INDIANAPOLIS.-Ol lamps in
place of gas and electricity, wood in
place of coal for heating and cook
ing. early closing of stores, the clos
ing off of extra rooms in homes,
and the abandonment Of the bril-
liant lighting effects heretofore used
in store windows are among the
measures already being taken in
Lebanon and other Boone county
cities and towns under direction of
c.. f. s Neal. county fuel director
and the County Council of Defense,
working with the Lebanon Business
Mems association and other organ
izations
At Lebanon the business men have
put a committee on the job OF en-
forcing the conservation plans of the
fuel administration, and a police
alarm system is TO be put in to
make things safe when darkness
falls. Lebanon business men have
pledged themselves to help save fuel.
Fuel Director Neal, in further
ance Of the campaign 10 substitute
wood for coal, has cut down the
Carolina poplars in front of his sew
eral rental properties. He says the
coal shortage offers a real oppor-
tunity TO rid all Indiana communi-
ties of the Carolina poplar pest
while at the same time meeting the
fuel crisis effectively.
At Columbus. Ind, and in Barth
olomew county, NJ. o. Reeves, the
fuel director, is getting the coopera-
ton Of business for a general move
ment TO close the stores at 6 p. m.
TO save fuel 1t has been suggested
that the saloon men be asked TO
close their places at o'clock in the
evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

There are perhaps a dozen sections
and they viii hold separate sessions
through the entire day.
Details Of the meeting necessarily
are awaiting definite information
from Washington, both as TO the
date and the principal speaker The
national council also desires TO be
represented at the sectional meet
ings, which are expected 10 provide
the definite program essential for
the further development of pa
triotic activities in Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

one woman is cooperating with the
food administration.
Washington, D. c.
Dearest Edith.
After writing you yesterday I de-
cided TO make a personal visit TO
the headquarters OF the food ad-
ministration
Perhaps 1 just wanted 20 get in
spiration from that beehive Of ac-
tivity.
or perhaps I wanted a little help
before beginning my Investigation
OF leaks
Anyway my visit was worth
while II only TO have verified my
idea that our first necessity is to
stop waste. They have summed up
the whole situation in saying.
1T is necessary to repeat over
and over again that 10 is Of the
greatest present importance that the
whole world be fed. and that 10 can
not be FED with anything but food
neither with money, nor patriotic
speeches, mass meetings. nor the
playing OF beads. If. from long
habit. we must waste something let
IL be clothes. or houses. Jewels.
books or time-anything but food.
But what IS waste? Where shall
] begin '' ] asked
Whereupon waste was desert bed
TO me as "any failure 10 use food
materials to the best advantage"
and ] was given this comprehensive
summary OF the chief causes of
waste:
1st-Unnecessary transportation
Use the local supply
2nd-Improper handling in the
home.
3rd-POor meal planning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

al the end Of each needle, knit three
ridges. Sew up cuff and TO bottom
of sleeve.
Double crochet with brown
around collar, cuffs and revers.
Crochet two balls and sew TO cord
of brown and attach them to the
front opening.
EDITH NJ OWEN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

been kindergartners. Issued by the
United States bureau Of education
and the National Kindergarten as
ISOLATION.
Set children example OF working
cheerfully and willingly.
If mothers spirit is right, children
viii love TO help.
When punishment is necessary, let
il follow as natural consequence of
wrong doing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.

Do you realize that the supply Of
hosiery in desirable and unusual
shades is running short? Authori-
ties tell us that within a short time
we will not be able to obtain Just
that shade of field mouse to match
the newest boots on the closest
shelf"
What are we going TO do when
we go into the shops and demand
an absolute match and are con-
fronted with the information that
there isn't a chance in the world to
find them. such a condition is ush-
ering itself into the stores even at
this early date and il is suggested
that the same principle should be
applied that holds good at the holi-
day time. do your hosiery shop
ping early"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
ROSE PINCUsHON TOP.

This hlet lace design is for a PIN
cushion top. having a small insert
ed square OF linen. though it may
be entirely Of lace if desired. II is
a charming and dainty conventional
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Gifts Of gloves for Christmas and
special occasions are always desir-
able and at the present time border
on the luxurious. One is constant
ly in need of the things that are
the scarcest and when a new pair
of gloves appears on the scene there
is ample reason for rejoicing.
Gloves are inclined this season
TO be suede or chamois. Plain kid
gloves are still on the market, of
course, but the softer materials
have taken precedence.
Three-quarter length gloves are
also coming up in the world at a
rapid pace" Last season they were
almost unheard of and it was an
impossibility TO get them. This year
We are glad TO welcome them into
our midst as the solution of the
long and short glove question.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

form Of the ever popular rose. It
is intended for a round pincushiou,
the projecting corners being finished
with tiny tassel or balls. Mercer
lied crochet cotton No. 20 is used
and needle No. u.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

There is a greater demand for un-
usual shades in hosiery at the pres
ent time than ever. This is prob
ably because of the shortage as all
cases generally go. The most pop
ular shades are field mouse grey
and champagne with the usual de-
mand for black and white.
Boots of the times demand hose
to match and sooner or later there
is going to be a sramble TO stock
UP before the last stages of the
shortage arrive to exclude all col
mime world down TO simple black
and white.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Letters from Washington woman
10 her sister in Michigan telling how
one woman is cooperating with the
food administration
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

which are not a part of the army
rations.