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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
Embroidery Touches FOR Made Overs

attached to the fabric by a much
finer one. Variety Of design is OBJ
tanned by the different ways Of at
taching materials TO the fabric.
To do COUGHING the heavy ma
terial is drawn through from the
wrong side and laid In the desired
direction on the surface of the ina
terial, and a series of small stitches
are taken TO tack it down.
Every one has odds and ends OF
materials in her home which may
be made useful by means OF
applique. For instance, a dark serge
dress may have appliqued pieces OF
cloth, cut in the shape Of fruits OF
flowers. around the neck line and
cuffs, on a wide girdle, or on the
pockets. If the material does not
fringe, the raw edge is merely but
tonhole stitched TO the cloth, some
times in a CONTRASTING color.
For evening Wear, a charming
gown can be made by using satin APP
plique, edged with braid, on "a crepe
de chine background For instance,
a cerise crepe de chine. appliqued in
white satin, surrounded by silver
braid would produce an exquisite
frock at small expense.
A plain serge dress can be made
original by introducing a fancy gir-
die, heavily EN- broide cred at the ends
and perhaps the center front i'm
cross-stitch Of variegated colored
worsteds.
When working on serge. it is best
to do the embroidery on canvas. ir
order 10 have even stitches. and
then. when the design is completed
the canvas is cut. and the thread.
are pulled out one by one.
A sheer white dress. made of
some soft clsngy material. can be
made 10 look rich and striking 10y
combining heavy cotton embroidery
and beads First. transfer some de-
sign around the neck and sleeves on
on the panels or any part of the
dress TO be decorated. then pad de-
sign heavily. and emhr0ider with
nuns" cotton A beautiful result
may he obtained 1v having the
petals Of flowers and the leaves EN-.
troidered, placing the beads i'm the
center, adding perhaps q touch OF
color
In DESIGNING and trimming gowns
always keep in mind that beautifu
lines simplicity anC color harmong
invariably produce an elegant and
distinguished appearance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
CHEESE RECIPES

"Tf you can't get meat eat
cheese" so might one today para
phrase that famous remark of Marie
Antoinette's anent bread and cake
and il ts. Of course. decided more
sensible. Cheese seems 10 Do au ale
most universally popular article ~
food and Il lends itself readily and
satisfactory 90 many and various
combinations Cottage cheese -
particularly good. and many "a house,
keeper has learned 20 make Dr. ar
home-an easy task. Here are rec
cipes for two dishes, OF which cot-
tage cheese and eggs are the cEiec
ingredients They are furnished oy
the food administration The first
came originally from switzerland
Creamy Eggs with Cottage Cheese
One cup milk, one tablespoon
-four, four eggs one cup cottage
cheese, Il teaspoon soda. one table,
spoon butter. lis teaspoon pepper,
IL teaspoon salt. paprka. parsley
or pimentos. Make a thick sauce
with the milk. -four. butter and sea-
soning. Cook FIVE minutes and pour
gradually on the cheese. which has
been neutralized with the soda dis
solved with a little Of the milk.
Wher the cheese and sauce are Well
blended. return them 90 the top q
the double boiler and reheer over
hot water. Beat IA the eggs slightly.
pour them into the warm sauce and
mix we'll As the mixture sets in a
soft custard on the bottom and sides
OF the boiler. scrape IL up carefully.
forming large curds This mixture
is cooked when II is Of a creamy
consistency throughout This Quln-
/ tity will serve eight or more people.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

more hungry refugees to feed than
there were before these unfortunate
persons were released TO return TO
their own wrecked homes. The
people in France and in England
have gone without all the sugar
and -four that they might like far
longer than have men and women in
the United States. There is still
much room for that spirit of help
fulness and self-denial which mark
ed the days Of the war Individuals
should consider this. with regard 70
their use Of articles of food and
wearing apparel which have pre-
vously been restricted; a steady CO.
operation on the part Of household
ers viii greatly assist the govern
ment i'm the important part which
it has 20 play. 1t is not a moment
for nonchalant throwing over of all
checks upon ones whins and indul-
gencies: rather it is a tremendous
opportunity TO prove 10 the world
that the United States has learned
much throughout this period of the
war, as well as the battlefields. The
United states is never going back to
its old bad habits, out Of which the
war has shaken it, for which the
war was perhaps needed TO arouse it;
housewives occupy as important
posts as ever they did in the dark
days before the turning of the tide
I'm favor of the great ideals Of free
dom.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
A Woman's Secret of Youth
By Ada Patterson

She answered: Yesterday I couldn't
have told you but today I can. Be-
cause within that time 1 met a man
+ who told me he was at my wedding
ana hadn't seen me since Jackie was
"A baby. lie asked me il L remem ber-
ed the date OF the death OF a man
we knew. i told him / didn't he
wanted 20 know If I remembered tho
/ year his sister was divorced. I SAID
j haven't the least idea when it
was. lie reminded me of the bank
ruptcy of an acquaintance OF ours
and said i believe that was 1901,
wasn't it, ] had 20 tell him 4 didnt
remem ber."
He said I can see that unlike
most women you are not an anni-
. Nersary keeper. 4 realized for the
first time that 1 do not hoard the
past.
The past is as though it had
never been for me. Yes. know that
women love 10 get into their rocking
chairs, especially on "a hOle. porch
and knit. and live an the past They
+ like 10 begin stories with Dear me
That must have been ~ years agO.
IL was when Lille Greene was
baby. Don't you remember And
they all nod tner heads in remem-
brance. AnG they lower their Voices
ana talk OF that time 10 years agO
when the well-to-do merchant in the
village was bad boy and served
a term in the county Jail Hyenas 7
+ call them, Tor they dig up the dead
/ I never roll the stone from a grave
Of the past Youll never find nay ad-
+ dress. reelection street. ln the stats
/ OF the past.
NO. 4 believe in face forward and
/ eyes ahead ] believe ia moving on
until we fall on our faces never 20
set up"
The hostess came TO complain that
she was the victim OF the general
shortage OF labor. A waitress was
missing and she was "au fused"
about serving the refreshments
mo. You're not biz fused Let
me go in and help you" And away
she swept, her arm in that of her
F hostess. the brilliant smile shining
from her fair face
All that she said OF herself was
true. understood why she lai
seemed so irritaungly bad The past
was not for her. She had closed ths
gate and bolted it. never heard her
speak of what had happened only
OF what was happening and would
happen and ] remembered tuaI she
always expected the besl 90 occur.
/ tell her troubles. nor heard Of her
reciting them. She gives them the
i silence cure one of the most eff
+ fectual OF cures it is.
What she has done I have no
doubt she will continue 20 do. IL
she does the next 16 years may
brush her as lightly as the sanished
ones have done.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

In these days it is not only ap-
propriate, but highly desirable, for
many women to save in the matter
Of clothes. The problem of today
is how TO dress we'll, becomingly
simply and still economically. Every
one is or should be looking over her
last years wardrobe. Suits are
turned into one-piece dresses. by
com bining in one the coat and skirt.
Dresses that are shabby at the top
can be made into a neat tailOr-made
skirt TO be worn, for variation from
the shirtwaist, with a loose Russian
blouse, made from an old crepe de
chine or chiffon dress that harmo-
nizes in color with the skirt. A
touch of embroidery can be added
to the blouse 20 give daintiness, such
as a bunch Of brilliant flowers on the
cuffs or at the center of the neck.
If bright cOlOrs are not liked, gilt or
silver braid can be effectively used.
The finishing touches are Of the
greatest importance TO the simple
serge dress, or to the dainty chiffon
evening gown; for ii is the small de-
tails that give the necessary chic TO
a gown or waist.
OF course, it is not possible to give
definite rules for dress fnishings
and decorations, as the styles are
constantly changing. but there are
a few stitches and suggestions, both
useful and pleasing 10 the woman
who wants 10 add an individual
charm and a different touch to a
remodeled gown.
Besides embroidery floss there are
many kinds and sizes of gilt and sill
yer threads. Of chenille and art wor-
steds, also soutache, braid, soft rib
bOns, beads, spangles and brilliarts
that may be used for decorative
purposes.
These are a few different stitches
to decorate dresses bags, waists, etc.
The running" or basting. stitch
is used TO simulate braiding; threads
which pull through the material
easily should be used The lazy
daisy stitch is a variation OF the
simple chain stitch In place Of the
series of loops. each loop is separate
so as TO form a flower or a leaf; this
stitch is often combined with
feather stitching and French knots
COUGHING" may be used for a
simple decoration. Practically all
kinds Of materials are serviceable
a heavy. softly twisted one which is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

stance. as a nest OF small enameled
saucepans A new enameled tea
kettle VIII brighten up tho whole
room where your friend spends much
Ol her time A brightly cOlored c0f-
fee pot VIII start of each day with
a smile.
when we war workers return
from the front" a young woman re-
Gently wrote her mother. tho crash
of crockery in the kitchen viii cease
to be heard In the landt" Then she
goes on TO tell her family az the com
fort the canteen and rest-hut workers
take In their light unbreakable enam-
eled ware dishes When YOU have
several hundred cups and plates %
wash in an hour. YOU bless the
Eghtness of their weight. and when
you are in such rush y0u are
thankful for dishes that are so much
more durable than china" So Il
seems that even housewives ars 20
learn lessons from this war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
Po ST War
Conservation

While the great war for demo-
cracy was yet to be won, individuals
in the United States were very gem
orally sincere in their efforts 10 as
sist their government in conserving
whatever was needed by the men in
the service or by the allies abroad.
In spite of the very obvious fac, that
one still met richly clad women up
on the streets, and found many
canGy and ice cream shops crowded
10 the doors of afternOorS, there did
exist in the average housthOld care
fully laid plans 10 use less wheat
flour, less sugar. less wooden stuffs,
less platinum jeWelry or what not.
There were, undoubtedly. thousands
OF persons who Cheerfuily wore last
seasons clothing in order TO buy an
other Liberty bond. When one con
Steers this state of mind one dis
covers a truly remarkable change in
the habits of American people, who
have the reputatiC.' of being lavish
sIenders a spirit of self-sacrifice
had entered into their daily affairs,
showing them how unnecessary, aft
err all, were many of the luXuries
hitherto INDUCED in. Surely now
that the conflict is ended all this
good ground gained is not going TO
be lost.
Yet, on every hand in these few
days since the signing Of the arms
tice. one hears and feels the COM
mon tendency TO loosen and relax
wartime bands and restrictions To
be sure, the allowances of white
-four and of sugar have been eX-
tended, gasoline-Iess Sundays ended
even before the war and the war
workers in certain fields of labor, as
well as the home -knitters do not
feel the customary pressure. The
pendulum has q decided inclination
TO swing far 20 the opposite eX-
IRENE In their JOY at the coming
of peace, people do not sufficiently
weigh their motives. That feeling
which prompts one TO say: oh,
well. take one more spoonful if you
like; the war is over now" or
There's no longer any need to put
up the ear this winter IN order 10
save gasoline and wages" is very
subtle. If one does not watch dill
gently. one Will slip back into the
old habits Of thoUghtlessness and
extravaganza.
To one who gives rightful heed TO
the gigantic problems of recOnstruc-
tion and settlement which cOnfrOnts
the world today, all boisterous sense
Of iubilation at the end of the var
viii merge into a quieter. saner de-
sire to so think and act coolly and
consistently as 90 ones little share
i'm making this readjustment period
easier. There are still thousands of
men in service abroad who, though
not in the fighting lines. continue TO
need warm socks. there are even
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
Systemahzing the Wardrobe

In these busy and absorbing
times women have little enough
thought TO give TO their wardrobes;
but perhaps those who are con
stantly travelling from place to
place. living in their trunks" as
the expression goes, have least Of
all. Then. too, the problem of pro
viding appropriate garments for diff
ferent climates is a difficult ore.
One such woman whose husbands
profession necessitates her being
without a permanent home and who
is constantly changing from one
country 70 another. has worked out
a plan whereby she may be always
we'll dressed. yet with slight ex-
penditure Of money and thought.
At first, II seemed desirable to
huv new clothes whenever she
pulled up stakes and moved on TO
the next stopping place, then it was
found imperative 10 eliminate the
tedious process entailed. Gradu-
ally II became evident that il was
really necessary for her to have only
two heavy dresses, made Of serge
or Of some similar serviceable stuff
These she might wear on the street,
in the Office or house; and. by hav-
ing two. one was always found TO
be fresh and in order. Each was
carefully pressed and mended, OF
course. With these gowns, this
woman enjoyed wearing a small
plain weather proof hat. Next, she
purchased two silk gowns, these be-
ing designed for the street in warm
weather. BY giving these frocks the
same attention that she gave her
serge ones, she found that they
might be made 20 serve for house
dresses on cool afternoons or in the
winter. A hat OF combined maline
or net and velvet looked well with
these dresses and this might be
worn the year round. a suit OF
plain medium weight material was
chosen next. una orned with fur.
an accompanyinr hat or satin max
iRg this costume appropriate on a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
BY ADA PATTERSON.

She has a son Of 25 i'm the army
and when ne is at home on a fur
Tough passersby who see them on
the street say, There's another sol
der with his sweetheart"
She hears il and smiles. he hears
it and smiles. The young man has
been hearing ordinations about his
mothers extraordinary youthfulness
ever since he can remember. She has
been hearing them Tor 20 years
have known her for is years and
in those six years more than a de-
cade 1 have seen no sign Of the
passing years in her tall graceful
slender figure, I'm the fair oval OF her
face. in her golden brown hair nor
the brilliant blue of her eyes.
Yet in that time I have seen her
widowed. I have seen her under the
heavy pressure of anxiety about her
sole child, her son, who, she thought
was drifting into the whirlpool Of
the citys rapid life. Death has fou
times visited her family. ! have seen
her carry the weight of concern
about rent and food and clothing
Then came the going away of the
youth, who was her one chick She
brought him 10 me and said with
tears I'm her eyes and a smile on
her lips: He was one Of the first
TO enlist. Yes Pm sorry to lose hiu
for while. but 7 am proud of him
And she rose on her toe tips and
kissed him lingeringly on the fore
head. He sent her a merry glance
and grinned I'm boyish enjoyment Of
life. Since he went away she has
worked i hours q day i'm canteens
and at her knitting for the boys over
there. When the letters did not ar
rive regularly from her son She
worked the harder.
Last night 7 saw her az a party
She looked as young as when ! met
her 10 years ago. Her smile was as
brilliant. her figure as lissome. her
conversation as light and sparkling
as q brook Because we are old
friends and because her persisten.
youth puzzled nae 7 said. Tell me
the secret of your wonderful youth. q"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

eloquent. his kiss more so, now lie
still. I'll be back i'm a minute
He was as good as his word,
bringing with him a basin OF cool
water and a soft linen cloth with
which he bathed my face. then low
erine the light he resumed his seat
by the bed.
tried to obey his injunction, but
I couIt not. / could see the hands
Of my little bedroom clock, land after
the longest quarter of an hour l had
ever known, ! turned, restlessly on
my pillow
Its no use. Dicl<y." I said, I
cannot go 20 sleep. I would rather
talk Tell me did Mrs. Stewards
voice sound as if she were much up
set2 She is an old woman. YOU
know. and she was very fond of
Jack"
Dickv hesitated. and a curious in
tent expression came into his eyes.
eyes. I think she was pretty well
broken up" ne answered. "but the
thing about which she seemed most
anxious was that YOU should not
lost any time in attending 70 the
property your cousin left I be-
lieve he wrote YOU concerning his
disposition Of il before he sailed. %
looked mp STARTLED. Dicky's
words brought something 20 my
mind that I had completely forgot
ten. was the heiress OF all that
Tr,r- rto-saseaF nor ~-~a1r vt.s,1fl, -
is true. but enough 20 insure me a
modest competence for the rest OF
my life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
The Thought That Came.

When the flood OF blessed. reliev-
Ing tears was NJ last over I raised
uy face Co DiCky's. put my arms
around has neck. and kissed him.
"You are So Eood 20 me. sweet
heart" whispered "aud ann not
going to bother SOU amy more. 7 ana
al right now"
Bother me-" Dicky's tone was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

The furrier is always seeking
something new. This time he land
ed on an original idea. in a short
fur jacket. These jackets are very
popular at present when the prices
of furs are soaring. because the
short coat takes less pelts, and at
the same time they protect the
body where warmth Is most needed
Beaver develop this jacket, which
has an interesting side closing,
through which runs one end Of the
scarflike collar. Two buttons Of
beaver hold the closing Of the
Jacket. The long end Of the scarf
runs down 20 q point below the
tunic of brown velvet. which is part
OF the gown made for wear with
this Jacket The sleeves OF beaver
are long and slightly bell shaped
at the hand A hat Of beaver Is q
delightful accessory OF this jacket
SuG little brown feathers stick out
on either side of a round turban.
giving distinction 20 the otherwise
conservative lines OF the hat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15

Here comes the bride" always
brings a delightful futter Of expec-
tation. How will she locke What
Will she wear2" This gown will
answer all huttering questions in
the most agreeable manner. 4
jumper" bodice Of ivory char
meuse satin is laid over a kimono
blouse OF deep cream shadow lace.
The jumper narrows under the
arms and extends into a girdIe at
the back. VIII e long sash ends en-
broidered in silver fall over the
straight gathered tunic OF ivory
charmeuse. Silver embroidery out
lies the neck and jumper in q
simple design The tunic OF satin
falls over a petticOat OF shadow
lace. a tulle veil envelopes the fig
ure Of the little bride Orange
blossoms flank the cap OF tulle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-15
BATH TOWEL END.

For those who are seeking de-
signs quickly executed for Christ
mas gifts. this will be very satisfac-
tory and attractive. 1t is an initial
bath towel end, making a very
practical and useful article.
EDITH NJ. OWEN.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-05-30
FOUND A HUSBAND.
Mexico Girl Places An Advertisement
"A Man Comes Down From Iowa
And Marries Her.

About a year ago Miss Annie
Quackenbbush of Mexico placed an
advertisement in a Kanss City pa
per worded about like this. Want
ed, a husband" She received many
replies nd finally settled upon Mr..
]. G. Robertson of Ottumwa, Iowa,
as the man among all the would-be
suitors she would choose for a hus-
band. They began regular train
OF correspondence and kept 1t up
until last week khen Mr.. Robertson
came here from Baltimore, Md,
where he had been engaged lately in
munition manufacture for the Gov
ernment. 1t was the first time Miss
ouackenbush and Mr.. Robertson
had met. During the day they went
tc the study of Rev. ]. H. Hughes
of the Mexico Baptist Church and
we're united in marriage
Mr.. Robertson is a photographer
nv profession. His wife is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Quackenbush
of Mexico and has resided here for
some time.
A letter received later from MIS-
Robertson states that they are very
comfortably located in st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-05-30
To The Tune OF
CASEY JONES
By
MRS. ROLLA T.. TOLSON
OF Colorao Springs
OF Colorao Springs

donated to the Red Cross workers)
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-05-30
POWELL FORD ITEMS.

Several in this vicinity had to
plant corn over.
Mr.. McMurtry went over TO Con-
cord last week and purchased good
seed corn from his brother-in-law,
Mr. McPheeters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Robertson enter
tanned Mrs. Robertson's brother and
family of Laddonia last Saturday
and Sunday
This district went over the top
last week in the Red Cross drive.
Harold and Frances Talbot ar
rived in Mexico last Thursday from
Florida They spent Thursday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Berry
and with their mother of Emporia,
Kansas Friday. Harold graduated
from the high school in Florida
where they spent the winter. The
boys will enter school at the Normal
in Emporia, Kansas, this next school
year.
Several have strawberries.
1t certainly is bad to be short on
sugar but we want to win the war, so
we will try to make little go as far
as it will. All are using lots of corn
bread, and using it willingly, too.
Mrs. Stanley Blattner of Montgom-
cry City was the guest of her par
onts here first of the week.
Several are suffering with rheum-
atism in this neighborhood.
Miss Anna McMurtry leaves for
Columbia first of next week to attend
the University.
! Robert Powell and daughter, Miss
May, of Duly spent Monday of last
week with M. N. Powell and sister.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-05-30
a am not married and 1 wish you

81 am not married and wish you
would tell your readers, have just
been graduated from the Kansas City
University of Physicians and Sur
geons and have Joined the hospital
branch of the Navy. Am to report
in Kansas City June 1st, and will be
sent to Great Lakes Training Sta
tion. l am now visiting my sisters,
Mrs. Homer Azdell and DR.. Mary
Faires."
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-05-30
A CORRECTION.

DR.. Lucius d. Faires writes the
Laddonia Herald that he is not
married as that paper caused The
Mexico Message to say last week. 1t
was reported that Mr.. Faires, who
was reared near Laddonia, had mad
ried a Mexico girl. In note to the
Herald he says: