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STRAIGHT ROWS PROVE BEST
Give Most Attractive Appearance 70
Garden, and In the End AIso
Save Much Labor.

~ the garden Is made In straight
rows and In beds OF uniform size and
shnpe II will not only present a more
attractive appearance. thus adding 10
the gardeners pride In his work, but
II Will be much easier 10 cultivate.
This latter fact Is an important item
Tor consideration, rs the average city
resident has none too much time In
which TO cultivate his garden and the
work must be done II results are to
be obtained. Frequent blowing. as
much work as possible with the hoe,
and determination OF every weed that
shows its head above the gr0und-all
these are necessary II the garden Is
TO produce to the limit Of Its cnpac.
ity.
To Insure that the rows will be per-
fectly straight all that is necessary
Is length OF strong cord sufficient to
reach from end 10 end Of the gardens
longest dimension. At each end OF
the cord fasten stout stake about
two feet long and sharpened at one
end so the stakes may easily be
thrust into the soil.
In city and town gardens, where
the space is restricted, II is best TO
have the rows run the long way Of
the garden-north 10 south II posi-
ble-planting several kinds OF similar
ly grown vegetables, like green onions,
carrots, radIshes. etc, In the same
row.
II you plant such crops as beets,
radishes and onions In beds these can
be mnde four TO six inches high BY
digging narrow paths around the beds
with hoe aud throwing the soil upon
the beds.
When the drainage OF the garden 10
not good II Is well 10 grow cabbage,
caulifiower and similar crops on small
ridges thrown up with spade or hoe.
Other crops. among them early peas
and celery, should be planted in shall
low trenches scooped out with a hoe.
When these plants grow the soil IL
gradually worked back around the
roots.
Since hoeing must start early and
sometimes when the soil becomes
caked above the planted seeds 1t 10
necessary 10 break It. few quick
growing radish seeds planted with
other sorts will quickly spring up
and show where the rows are,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-05-23
Glove Extrsvaoance.

There are dress economists who b
lieve the resuscitation Of the short
sleeve forecasts saving Of material.
Perhaps, But, on the other hand,
there are any number Of women who
will aght shy Of the coQuettish little
sleeve that terminates Its brief career
somewhere between elbow and shoul.
der. To them II means the addition Of
long gloves or the adoption Of q
gutmpe with net. lace or organdie IN.
der sleeve showing below the gown
sleeve. And gloves cannot he put In
the category Of reasonable adjuncts--
no, not even II one Is willing TO fore
60 kid, and substitute silk G cotton.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-05-23

Red Cross Clippings is the title OF
= small paper published In Phlladel-
phia, TO help make the work Of the
Pennsylvania division efficient and fur
Their the usefulness Of the American
Red Cross In war and civilian relief.
Here nre two intensely interesting
Items from Its publication OF March 30,
which will make every member Of the
American Red Cross proud OF this mar.
Vicious organization and more anxious
than ever TO work for Il:
Home Service Grows.
like young David CopperHeld, home
service has 'grOwed out O knowledge
since the first of the year. At the end
Of January. horne service sections In
The Pennsylvania division were giving
help of one kind and another 20 more
than 1000 soldiers and sailors fam
,lies, and at the end OF February the
number of families had increased 10
1900.
ms increase IN numbers IL, In n
wny, u measure OF the Increase OF con.
fidcHrc In the ability OF the Red Cross
10 help solve family problems. and II
also shows tina, the Red Cross Is prov.
Ing worthy Of the confidence and rell-
ance that soldiers and their families
place In them. The following letter to
ha Act - -
shows how Red Cross home service
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Improving Architecture.

The citizen who builds can do much
70 raise the general standard ot our
homes by on understanding Of Q few
Of the true principles Of architecture.
Tho essentials are eeometric planning.
good proportions, symmetry and Judi.
cious use Of features Of merely deco
rativs character. Where possible. the
location Of the house always should
be planned In relation TO the site with
Q view TO giving the house q setting
by the planting Of proper shrubs and
surroundings.
The prospective builder can advau.
tageously study some Of our leading
architectural publications with q view
to famillariIing himself with the best
OF various types Of homes and with
this knowledge he can do much 10 de-
mand a better class Of domestic archi.
lecture.
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pinch Of salt and stir in four table
spoonfuls of cOrnstarch which has
been moistened with little cold RiEk-
Stir and cook over hot water for eight
minutes or until the starchy taste hnx
been removed. Have ready six table
spoonfuls Of shaved maple sugar that
has been mixed with one lightly beaten
egg. Add this gradually to the h0e
milk and stir until the sugnr Is DIS
solved. but do not boil. Remove from
the heat and turn into q pretty mold
to harden. Serve unmOlded with
whipped cream, sweeteneti with maple
strip and with a half-cupful Of pecsD
meats added.
Banana Mamalade-Peel half .
dozen bananas three may be under
ripe) and drop them into q cupfui q.
boiling water. Add the Juice Of tvs
lemons and cook until thick, stirTine.
to prevent burning: this takes ten
minutes. Then measure the fruit
pulp thus made and add half rs much
sugar by measure as there Is Of tAs
pulp. Then cook until Of the desired
thickness. Less sugar may be used Il
a thinner jelly Ii wanted. Pour iuts
glasses and cover as usual. T1aa
makes about three cupfuls Of marina
lade. or four small tumblers.
Add cupful Of cold cooked rice 70
the griddle cake batter; they win b
more substantial and II Is q good way
TO use up leftover rice. Even II Il -
sweetened II Is not Objectionable.
Barley and Peanut Saiad.-Cook thu
grains Of barley after soaking oyes>
night. using one-third Of q cupful. sdd
a quarter Of cupful Of chopped pea
nuts, one sweet red pepper, cfsoppe4
two large apples and stalk Of celery.
Cut the apple and vegetables into mar
row strips, mix with boiled dressina
and serve on heart leaves Of iettuca.
Put rnislns, dates or figs into rice
pudding. thus saving on the sugar.
Eat more fruits and fresh vegetables.
saving fats and meats.
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BUILDING PLAN WORTH WHILE
Neishborhcod Always Best Where
Proper Attention 10 Paid to That
Highly Important Detail.

The average city allotment Is spoiled
because little or no attention 10 paid
to architectural merit by the realtor.
This Is true because Of tho lack Of
appreciation Of good lines In the for.
nation OF building plan and its de-
tails OF elevation. The situation can
and will be saved when II Is an appre-
cinted fact that the employment OF ar.
Altectural ability raises the standard
without increasing the cost, thus xiv.
Ing 10 the investor an asset which Is
dependable and sure OF realization,
both In actual value and desirability.
because OF stability and refinement ex.
pressed In tho building.
The neishborhood where street after
street Is sold out without building op-
eratioDs being proceeded with or rigid
enforcement d intelligent approval Of
building plans, IL sure 10 be disap-
pointing because Of the lack Of unity
In the heterogeneous expression of
ideas much Of which IL 30 often very
bad In execution.
Some one has said that an ideal 10
the framework Of q fact. The aver.
age person endeavors to express HE
ideal In home surroundings, hence II
becomes business worthy Of careful
study for the builder Of houses to
make them really homes,
The best peighborhood In which 70
live and rear q family 10 one where
building activities are carefully guarded
and the homeseeker Is assisted wisely
and prudently In building his highest
ideal Of homo according to his meanA
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Hats OF Fabric

Fabrics are greatly used by the mil.
liners. aud whole hats, crowns and
brims are fashioned Of georgette crepe.
chiffon, satin. tulle or whatever the
designer happens TO mncy. Georgetts
and crepe de chine are perhaps, moro
used than any OF the other materials,
always excepting nets and laccs. md n
hat entirely covered with crepe and
showing straw only In the facing Of
the brim Is sometimes untrimmci, save
for drapery and knot Of the crepe.
Lovely colorcd silks are used for the
dnpcd to1ues which IRE SO much In
vogue.
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remove from the fire, beat well and
pour into creased tin. When cool,
pull until light In color. Cut in inch
pieces.
Maple Drops.-CoOk two cupfuls Of
maple sugar with threeQuarters of a
cupfuI OF water or milk and table
spoonful Of fat, to the soft ball stage !;
cool slightly, beat until the mixture be-
gins to thicken. add cupful of chop
pea nuts and turn into creased tin
to cool. Mark Off In squares us soon
as cool enough.
Honey caramels.-Heat a quarter of
a cupfsl of honey. three-quarters Of n
cupful of corn strip to the boiling
point, then add gradually q cupful Of
milk; stir and cook until the mixture
forms soft ball in water. Add q pinch
OF salt and few chopped nuts. Turn
Into well creased tin and mark In
squares when cool.
Peanut BrlttIe.-Take two cupfuls
OF maple sugar, melt over heat, stir.
ring constantly; add q pinch Of salt
and half-cupful Of coarsely chopped
peanuts; turn ut once into O creased
pan.
Maple Divinity Fudoe.-Take a cup.
full OF maple sugar. q quarter Of a cup
full OF water. boil to the soft ball stage,
then pour over the stif!iy beaten white
OF one egg. beating constantly; add a
Tablespoonful Of vanilla extract and
q half-cupful Of nuts. Drop from q
spoon on creased platter before the
mixture gets too stiff.
Maple Fondant.-Take FIVE cupfuls
OF maple sugar, two tablespoonfuls Of
corn strip and three-quarters Of cup
ful OF water. Boil to the soft ball
stage; cool. then beat with wooden
spoon until creamy. Then knead on a
board. Cover and let stand q day or
two.
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NE 10 nave new skln or new suit.
All folks want new suits In the spring.
time and most certainly snake will
not he behind In the fashions"
"Most certainly not" the other
snakes Missed. 1--WE must be fash.
ionable at all COSTS" Mrs. Garter
Snake said.
"Why do you say ut all costs"
asked Mrs. Sally Shake. zone would
think that we couldn't afford new
suits. Indeed I can always afford one
when ! need one"
II said that we must have them ut
all costs" replied Mrs. Garter Snake.
"as I've heard people walking aad talk.
ing. And their talking has been i'm.
portant. They have said: oh dear me.
dear me, ! feel 80 poor. and yet must
have new dress. I'll have one ut all
COSTS
$50 imagined" continued Mrs. Gar.
ter Snake, shat we should pretend we
were poor and yet that we must get
new suits"
"My dear" said Mrs. Sally Snake,
1T Is very foolish to talk that way.
and don't admire anyone who does.
II a creature is poor and can't af.
ford new suit. admire her. or him,
for going without one. But II a crea-
ture isn't poor and Is simply talking
that way-then call It very absurd.
and just wish they could go blind
for little while and really suffer for
new things as we do"
"You say In one breath that we
don't get our suits at all costs. and In
the next you say how we suffer for
them" said Mrs. Garter Snake.
swell. II folks are going IL grumble
can" said Mrs. Sally Snake.
You Just said that you didn't ad.
mire them when they did grumble.
Why COPY something you don't ad.
miref"
True" said Mrs. Sally Snake. .Its
strange how often We copy what we
don't like to see. It's Just like say
Ing: II hate to gossip about my
neighbors. I don't like Mrs. Green
Snake because she does And then to
20 on talking about Mrs. Green Snake
for talking to othersi It's the same
thing. exactly, and I must be careful
not to do what I don't like or i'd
mire."
But In . way the snakes Do suffer
for their new skins, for they get al.
most entirely blind while the new skin
Is growing under the old one.
A queer blue Aim comes over their
eyes and they can scarcely see at oil.
But they are quite willing 10 put up
with such things for the sake Of new
skins.
"Did you hear what Mrs. MIX Snake
wns supposed to have eaten for break.
fast1" asked Mrs. Red Spotted Snake.
"No'" they all exclaimed. They
knew that Mrs. MIX Snake was ill.,
bic to eat snything and that she was
very proud Of her enormous appetite.
"She ute a pig that weighed sixty
pounds!" answered Mira Red Spotted
Snake.
"Fancy thati" all the snakes hlssed
swell. she has to change her skin
often" Mrs, Sally Snake added.
For the bigger the eater the sooner
will a snake need new akin. for they
arfuatlv yrou o,,t ~ fhoiv ola otips nd
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2 The path Of designers. who are nj.
- looking for something new and
Oenutlful. has been made much easier
than usual this season. Contributions
Of two materials, az two kinds Of ono
material, In a single garment account
for II. The spring and summer styles
were inaugumtcd by displays that
featured these contributions and we
hive benefited by them 10 several
ways-ln inexpensive and original
frocks mat are attractive. and 10 re-
modelled dresses TINT double the length
Of service Of at least one Of the fab.
rics used In them. The styles never
favored the remodciing OF frocks more
than they do now.
Usually a sheer material like ciIif-
fon cloth, Georgette crepe, wolfe or net
II made up with heavier goods and
the refinement Of these sheer fabrics
lends tone 20 others rs familiar and
commonplace rs serge or ginghnrn.
This makes them an immensely valu.
able resource OF the professional and
the home dresNnaker. There IN no
end 10 the ways In which materials
have been combined In conts and
frocks. Wolfe md glnghnm, gcorgette
and satin. chiffon cloth aud light WOOL
ems have proved 20 successful that
they promise a long reign Of comb.
nations In ,he realm OF fnshiona
The afternoon gown pictured here
shows how well suited 10 each other
satin anu georgettc nrc In fashloning
a lovely and simple frock. one Ia az
important MS the other In the design :
half the skirt Is Of satin and half OF
crepe and their honors nrc even In
the bodice also. The sleeves are Of
crepe with deep CUTS Of sntln. wher.
ever the two materials are brought to-
gether they nre Joined by band Of
embroidery In a scroll and flower pat
tern. made with long. quickly placed
stitches NJ heavy embroidery silk. No
dress could present fewer difficulties
10 the home drcssmnker. When ging-
ham md I'm, cotton wolfe are used to-
cethcr. bemstitchlng. very narrow GRO
chct or cluny lace, or tatting nse e..
fecilvc fW Joining them. There "a
much Joy 10 made.ovo' frock TINT
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workers are helping to keep up the
spirit Of the men in the army:
-'Just line 10 let you know that ]
received your letter. notifying me that
the - Red Cross would .yok after
my wife and children, which takes
load OF my shoulders md makes me
look at my duties and the future with
brighter eye, eager TO strike the foe
and win. knowing that no matter what
happens my family will not suffer
through my not waiting to be called.
II had been single ] would have been
In II at the start. but guess there's
lots Of fun yet. So thanking you again
for the promptncss you have shown, l
will close with best wishes to you and
the work you have undertaken.
Sincerely yours,
PRIVATE ROBERT DUNCAN.
A Worried Soldier Is a Poor Soldier.
Soldiers have bodies that get cold ;
therefore they reed sweaters; they get
hurt or sick, therefore they need surgi-
cal dressings; but they have also
minds and hearts that center on the
folks back home: they become anxious
and discouraged about the welfare Of
wives, children, mothers, brothers, sis-
tiers. a worried soldier Is u poor sol
der says General Pershing. The Red
Cross can help TO keep up the morale
of the men by protecting and aiding
their families
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One man alone could not build a city
or sreat railroad. One man alone
would find II hard TO build house or q
bridge. That may have bread, men
have sowed and reaped. men have
made plows and threshers. men have
built mills and mined coal. men have
made stoves and kept stores. As we
learn better how TO work together, the
welfare OF our country Is advanced
William J. Hutchins.
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serving for OF
armies We nay
also conserve h.
using less meae
when We do serve
II. by paying csr&
full attention %
the use q bcnA
fat md small trim
snIAOa -h~
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SO often trimmed OF and ,hrovn .x,r
and by using ali leftove, u,ect, ~
combining small norton. a. MT ~nn
other foods, thus extenti,ne m. &C.,
Rabbit en- cs,sscola-Drs.. ~, -
up the rabbit in seyyine-ssr.d 60.
Season with salt. peoner .Ds -, a..
-four; brown in corn on - - -.
table fat. Remove ana pa.es m
serole: cover with hot souu, 800
ter or akin milk Cn.& $780,
eral hours or untII ee.Acr k.-
RYavy 10 serve with IT, nm, m, ~,
made Of tie nsuu, m Tho ,,,h
ArsIssd Teno,n-Cs,os m. s
slowly in bo,ane v.E., A.. 60. 80.
tender. Take ont. ,,uov. an. -.
and other uped,hle port,on. 80 a.,
a casserole Or suv Min, d,.r a..,
round with veeetshsp. r.I,, . a..
Of \ evufvl eseh - 49,, -.
rots and onion. Add ION, c,nSr,. -
the sauce oaven hescw 60. 49,
ana hale ,-p honr, ,r.,,n. 80 .,.
Arc, h.,s. Non, ~ ,o.As..
:. a.: g: :; -: e: !; J : e:
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milk. three-fourths Of cupful Of
wheat -four, teaspoonful Of soda, a
half teaspoonful Of cloves, a teaspoon
full Of cinnamon and q half cupful Of
raislns md one and three quarters cup
fuls Of barley -four. Sift together
oil the ingredients and put together In
the usual way. The -four should be
sifted before measuring, and measured
lightly into the cup. Bake the cakes
In small gem pans. This makes two
dozen good-sized cnkes.
Lemon Honey cakes.--Hent one CUP
full Of honey 10 the boiling point ada
two and one-half tablespoonfuls Of
shortening, md let cool. Then stir
In one md third cupfuls Of sifted
-four and set inside to stand over night.
When ready TO bake, add the grated
rind Of lemon. one and one-half ia
blespoonfuls Of lemon juice, onethIri
Of cupful Of blanched and finely
chopped almonds and one-thlrd Of a
teaspoonful Of soda dissolved In one
tablespoonful Of water. Beat all to-
gcther thoroughly and bake In small
cup cake pans 10 minutes.
Sponge Cake With Corn Flour
Beat the yolks Of four eggs until light.
add n tablespoonful Of lemon Juice. n
cupful Of sugar. and whon well mixed
add cupful Of corn -four, fold IN the
whites Of the eggs beaten stifY ana
mixed with On eighth OF a tcaspeonful
Of salt.
Ralsln Drop cakes.-Take a third Of
q cupfNl Of shortening, add cupful
Of sugar, two well beaten eggs, a cup
full Of raisins a cupful OF milk, a tea.
spoonful Of vanilla. two md two
thirds cupfuls Of corn -four sifted and
mixed with two and one-hnlf teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder.
Pea loaf---pens. beans and lcntils
all belong 10 the same family and may
be used inter cbangcnbly In vnrious
dishes. Take two cupfuls Of cooked
stewcd or dried peas. one cupful Of
bread crumbs. a tcaspoopfui Of chop
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fsV'eNNo ~
home the cost Is
very small.
oney Drop
c akes.-Take u
half cupful Of any
sweet fat, one cup
full Of strain e d
honey, one well.
beaten egg, q half
cupful Of sour
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Tameta and Satin,

In the moderate priced frockS every
where the demand for tnfycta pcrsista
but In hlyh.pricej gowns satin sems
TO have the grcntcr popularity.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-05-23

Will mike q nne sauce
for q steamed pudding
or for dry cake when
steamed, needing NO
sugar to make II pata-
table. Dates, figs. Us well
as rnisins, may be usec
In the same way.
Maple Blanc kanpe
With Nuts.-Heat .
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II Ia doubtful n there IA q street
In the world that has a strans~ nnmo
than one In Hull, England. II h called
Land " Green Ginger"
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~ THE
~ KITCHEN
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ped parsley. teaspoonful Of ehOppec
celery, the same Of chopped onion. ons
egg well beaten. salt and pepper IL
taste. Put the softened peas thruuEe
the meat chopper. combine the ingreR
ents and bake 30 minutes.
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TIE orultluTy sugar.
Molasses candy.--Boil
together One-half cupful
Of corn sirup, one and
one-half cupfuls Of mo-
lasses or sorghum, a tea
spoonful Of vinegar and
a tcaspoOnful Of fat,
with q pinch Of soda.
Boil until 1t is brittle
when dropped In cold
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Food Conservation Slogan - Donr
stun your husband. but husband your
stun.
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sEAsoNAsLE SUGGESTIONS.

Dried fruits may be stewed and used
without the addition Of sugar. Prune
Juice and prunc Tnlp
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GOOD WAR CAKES.

Honey, II strained, will take the
place OF sugar In many dishes. When
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SWEETS FOR THE LITTLE PEG
PILE.

The following candles are some
which may be made without the use Of
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WAR MEAT DISHES.

The following are few suggcstiOR.
as to foods We may cat and be co..
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has lost all trace OF last year" In IN
remodeling, and the styles favor the
thrifty-minded who undertake 10 make
the best OF them.
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Swe Must Be Fashionable" Said Mrs,
Garter Snake.

me to have new skin or a new suit.
All folks want new suits In the spring.
time and most certainly a snake will
not he behind In the fashions"