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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Men and Women Used to
 Play ChiIdren's Games

Our forefathers did not at all be- lieve in all work and no play, writes Marjorie and c. H. B. Quennell, in "A History of Everyday Things in Eng land" so we find in the Middle Ages that men and women played many games that now belong to chill dren only. It must be remembered that travelling was both slow and dan- gerOus and visiting therefore, not to be lightly undertaken, as it is nowa- days. Books were very few and far between, and not within the reach of many, and at home, during the eve nings, various occupations and amuse- ments served to pass the time.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
FROM FOLD SOULS"

The world, not hushed, lay as in trance: It saw the future in it's van, And drew it's riches in advance,
 To meet the greedy wants of mani Till length of days, untimely sped. t4 Left its accounts unaudited. The sun, untired, still rose and set
 Swerved not an instant from its beatI It had not lost a moment yet.
 Nor used in vain its light and heat; But, as in trance, from when 1t rose To when it sank, man craVed repose. A holy light that shone of yore
 He saw, despised, and left behind. Ills heart was rotting to the core
 Locked in the slumbers of the mind: Not beat of drum, nor sound of fife, Could rouse 1t to a sense of life. A cry was heard, intoned and slow,
 Of one who had no wares to vend: His words were gentle dull and low,
 And he called out: 'Old souls to mendP' He peddled on from door to door, And looked not up to rich or poor. His step kept on as if in pace
 With some old timepiece in his head, Nor ever did its way retrace;
 Nor right nor left turned he his tread, But uttered still his tinkers cry To din the ears of passerSby. So we'll they knew the olden note,
 Few needed what the Tinker spake, Though here and there ear 1t smote And seemed a sudden hold to take; But they had not the time to stay, And it would do some other day. Still on his way the Tinker wends, Though jobs are far between and few And here and there a soul he mends
 And makes 1t look as good as new. Once set to work, once fairly hired, His dull old hammer seems inspired. Over. the task his features" glow;
 He knocks away the rusty flakes, A spark flies off at every blow; At every rap new life awakes. The soul once cleansed of outward sins, His subtle handicraft begins. Like iron unannealed and crude,
 The soul is plunged into the blast, To temper 1t, however rude,
 'Tis next in holy water cast; Then on the anvil 1t receives The nimb1est stroke the Tinker gives The Tinkers task Is at an end,
 Stamped was the cross by that last blo1. Again his cry, "Old ~ouls to mend!"
 Is heard in accents dull and low. He pauses not to seek his pay That. too, will do another day. Now steadfastly regard the man
 Who wrought your cure of rust and rnt! You saw him ere the work began.
 Is he the same, or is he not? You saw the Tinker; now behold The Envoy of God of old.
 Thomas Gordon flake.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
TO WEAR WHEN TRAVELLING
Brock of Dark Blue Taffeta Has Many Advantages That Are Worth
 Remembering.

Do you expect to take trip sooni Then you will need for wear in the car or on the train a frock of dark blue silk, preferably taffeta. Charmeuse is very lovely, but under hard wear it is apt to grow dull looking. Crepe meteor is cool and graceful, but it rumples easily.
 Crepe de chine has much to recom- mend it, but to be a really good qual- ity it must be rather heavy, and this makes it warm. Taffeta crumples a trife, it is true, but the soft weaves are not bad in this respect. You could do no better than choose dark blue taffeta.
 Different vest may accompany this gown, such as batiste, marquisette or organdie. A very pretty vest is made of Madeira embroidery. This is new idea. A little batiste guimpe may also be worn with this gown.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

gowns of the same design, but each in a different hue. And there are rain- bow party dresses that are much in demand among.the younger girls. But these rainbows are not always of the regulation sort. The people who plan them have a different color scheme.
 Take, for instance, a very. charming rousseau set offered in one of the smart shops. It contains, aside from the usual supply of lingerie, so-called, all sorts of dainties for the boudoir- chaise tongue covers, clothes hangers, shoe trees, cushions, bags, etc. These are developed in a rainbow that con- sists of pastel green, yellow, blue. ivory white and shell pink. Not bad combination of colors, to be sure, and perhaps under the circumstances bet ter color scheme than natures own.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
POLKA-D0T DESIGN POPULAR
Has Risen to the Distinction of a Fad Among Society Women at
 the Nations Capital.

The polka dot in it's various expres- sions, from the tiniest dot to the coin dot, seems suddenly to have "broken out" in Washington. Never a gath erSsrS +eAse days of any particular mo- nent fcat the si1ken flock with it's polka-dot design does not appear.
 Miss Bertha Boiling, sister of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wears a simple frock of dark navy blue cotton voile marked in the tiniest of dots set very thickly together. A one-piece effect, the frock has a surplice bodice with a tiny inset vest of organdie and cuffs and collar also of organdie. The skirt has rather long swinging hip dra- peries.
 A very smart frock of plain white geOrgette combined with small polka dot pattern in coral pink formed an attractive frock the other evening at an informal dinner at one of the sub urban "inns" which have sprung up like mushrooms during the past two seasons.
 Mrs. Arthur Capper, wife of the senator from Kansas, wears a cos tune of navy blue georgette with large c~'n dots of white, the geOrgette draped over navy blue silk.
 An attractive fr0ck worn the other eveDthg at a downtown cafe was of Wh'te geUrgette, the tunic, the bell sleeves and the long draped sash all ,f sapphire blue georgette coin dotted in white, the dots widely separated
 The hat was small tOque of white sRtin, the brtrl a solid mass of black Hetauic 8tapeS with black satin fo-
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
BOTH PRETTY AND DURABLE
Home-knit Towel That Was a Favor. ite in the Days When Grand
 mother Was Young.

This is the kind of towel used by our ancestors, the directions for mak- ing it being copied from a Godey's Magazine, dated 1850.
 Buy or spin a few skeins or balls of heavy cotton yarn. No. wears we'll, but finer can be used if desired. Cast 65 or 70 stitches on long needles :; knit plain back and forth until you have it the desired length.
 A pretty colored border can be knit ir if you wish to have it quite fancy j; blue or pink or yellow, or all three in stripes make a real pretty border. Heavy lace can be crocheted on each end if preferred. These towels if we'll knit of good yarn will last for years used for a bath towel. Do not knit too tightly.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

We are too gentlel We will never touch big animal meat that we have killed, for we will never kill creatures like that:
 "'We eat grasshoppers and bugs. That should interest you, people, when you're at a loss to know what to give your families for dinner.'
 "Then," continued Mrs. Skunk, 'I would write a second chapter and in it I would say:
 "'The daddy skunks will not eat their young. They are too kindly, too kindly
 "In my third and last chapter l would say:
 "'And we don't bother about other animals. We're nice, gentle lot. An, yes, think well of the skUnks. We're not bad at all.'"
 q suppose" said Mir. Skunk, "when they are having us for furs they do pay us a certain sort of a compli- ment."
 Of course they do," said Mrs Skunk, ''of course they do."
 "Thats one thing you should add to your book" said Mir. Skunk.
 'Ah, will put it in preface, or a very first introduction, and I will say, Book by Mrs. Skunk, Introduction by MT. Skunk"
 "Glorious, glorious" said MT. Skunk. "Ah, now let us start getting folks ac- quainted with our book and the story of the Skunk family!"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
FOURTEEN POINTS IN POULTRY RAISING
1. Select vigorous breeds.

1. Select vigorous breeds.
 2. Hatch the chicks early.
 3. Do not allow growing chicks to crowd.
 4. Provide plenty of shade. 5. Raise the young chicks on clean ground away from the general flock. 6. Gull the flock.
 z. Grow your own poultry feed. 8. Feed a 4well-balanced ration with plenty of variety and, if possible, give free range.
 9. Supply an abundance of fresh water.
 10. Keep the house clean and we'll ventilated.
 II. Destroy lice and mites.
 12. Keep the nests clean and well filtered.
 13. Conf1ne or sell all cockbirds. IA. Gather the eggs frequently and keep them in cool place.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
MOTHERS S COOK BOOK
by Ne.A. hl~f"eeeQ

ly good tea. We'll water usually makes a better cup of tea than the ordinary city water.
 Iced tea is a refreshing drink for a hot day and should be made fresh and poured hot over ice, adding enough ice to chill. Serve with lemon quarters, loaf sugar or slices of lemon.
 Grape juice added to chilled water and sweetened is another good drink.
 Pineapple lemonade is another good drink. Take cupful of sugar, a cup- full of canned pineapple, one cupful of water and the juice of two lemons. Boil the sugar and water to a thread. Put the pineapple into the fruit press, add the sirup with the juice of the lemons. When ready to serve add wa. ter and sugar to taste. Serve ice cold
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 blespoonful of butter. add a cupful of soft cheese, and when the cheese is melted add the soaked crumbs, one egg slightly beaten, half. a teaspoon full of salt and a few dashes of cay enne. Cook three minutes and pour over toasted crackers or toasted bread, and sprinkle with paprika.
 JelIied Chicken SaIads.-Put into a saucepan three cupfuls of highly sea- soned chicken stock, the whites and yolks of two eggs, three tablespOOnfuls Of gelatin and two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice. Boil two minutes, stir ring constantly. Place on the back of the range for thirty minutes, then strain through a double cheesecioth. Cover the bottom of individual moulds with liquid jelly and set in. ice water. When firm decorate with red ahd green peppers cut in fancy shapes; cover the decorations with the jelly mixture. Moisten one eupfuI of cooked fowl with one-half cupfulA of mayonnaise dressing to which has been added one teaspoonfnl of gelatin dissolved in two tabIespoonfuls of wa ter. Shape in balls, put a ball in each mold and add jelly to fill molds. Chill, remove to lettuce and serve with may oanaise dressing.
 Another nice cheese dish which is easy to prepare is toasted cheese sand wfches. Spread rounds of bread with butter, and fill with cheese mixed with cream, paprika and salt, put together sandwich fashion and fry in butter, a very little, not to make them too greasy to handle. When brown on both sides serve with a plain lettuce salad. Olive oil may be used to brown the sandwiches in.
 Scrambled Eegs-To make a few eggs go further in serving, use from quarter to a half a cupful of we'll washed rice; brown the rice in butter or sweet fat of any kind in a frying ean. When yellow add water or milk and cook until the rice is soft, then add three, four or five eggs (depend- ing upon the number to be served), with milk and butter; salt and pepper to season. Stir and cook as scrambled eggs, and the dish will be as good as one made using double the eggs.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Cool Morning Frocks.

Lovely little frocks for morning wear at a summer hotel, or afternoon wear at home, are of tinted dotted swiss with cuffs, collar and hemmed sash of white lawn or swiss sash en- broidery. One of these dainty frocks is lavender, has a tucked skirt, elbow sleeves and surplice bodice. The white embroidery collar is in shawl shape, crossing with the surplice fronts and deep cuffs are tied with coquettish bows of lavender ribbon.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Sparinq the Rod.

"Now that you are getting along r. life, dare say you are willing to ad- init father in the woodshed did you a lot of good"
 "No," answered the elderly citizen "You see, my father didn't really be- lieve in corporal punishment and many a time when I deserved a licking he let me argue him out of doing his duty."-Birmingham Age-Herald
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
PAINT ON TAFFETA
Easy to Produce Novel Effects
 on ParaSoIS. \
Simple Accessories Easily Transformed Into Things of Beauty-Smocks to
 Be Feature of the Fall Dress.

The sketch presented today shows a graceful, long-handled parasol on Japanese lines, made of dull blue taf- feta and hand-painted in purple and black. The handle is black wood. Nov city parasOls are decided additions to the summer wardrobe and by the use of hand-painting it is possible for a woman to possess one. or number for that matter, entirely different from anything the shops may be able to offer. A plain parasol purchased at nominal price may be easily trans formed into really rich and apparent ly expensive article by decorating it with painted or embroidered designs. Floral effects are most frequently seen, but wildly plunged birds are effective. The surface of one lovely parasol noticed recently was pretty we'll covered with round dots in vari- ous sizes and colors, the general effect suggesting floating balloons. -
 The smock shown may be made of georgette in any preferred color and embroidered with heavy wool in con- trasting shade.
 Shocks now being brought out for fall emphasize the strong hold this garment has acquired. The Cossack smock is an interesting model. This is cut on straight lines and is somewhat longer than the conventional smock. The jersey weaves either in silk or wool (fber silk is more frequently en- ployed than pure silk) are popular fabrics, and brilliantly contrasting silk floss, heavy wool or chenille is used to embroider the garment.
 One of these smocks will be found excellent for sport wear during the late summer or, early fall days. The young college or high school girl will
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
spectra of 100000 Stars
 Classified by Observatory

It has been found that all the ele- ments that exist on our planet exist also in the sun, and enter into the composition of the stars. For the light of a distant star, faint as it is, can be made to furnish it's spectrum. Father Secchi, the Italian astronomer, first classified the stars according to the elements predominating in them i; that was in 1849; since then the Harvard observatory has classified the spectra of 100000 stars.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Life's Best 1hinus.

It is hard to find an effective form of appeal to young people who are in, different to the best things, who see nothing to admire in courage and self control and no beauty in self-forgetful- ness. But we may be thankful that such young folks are few.-Girls' Com paniOn.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Punch,

Upon a tablespoonful of good tea pour two quarts of boiling water. Have ready the juice and peelfngs of three lemons and one orange. When the tea has steeped five minutes, strain, add a cupful of sugar and cool; add to the fruit juice and serve with ice.
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to eat and enjoy all kinds of food we'll cooked and served, perhaps in time we may have a generation of Americans with normal appetites. We may not like all things equally we'll, but there is no reason, except where there is some physical disability or ldiosyncrasy, why we may not eat something of all foods placed on the table. The physical development of a child depends upon his having a variety of the various seasonable vege- tables and fruits. and it should be the first and important thing to teach a child to like all kinds of foods.
 A child may be handicapped all through life because in his youth he did not become accustomed to eating various foods that needed special care In preparation to make appetizing, or the importance of such foods was not understood. It is worth while to la- bor with children to teach them to like different vegetables, if for no other reason than it makes them more Hvable with. We are reaching the stage in our civilization when it Is something to be ashamed of to say:
 uO0Su run III our IdInlIy nk0 cabbage" The fact is the average person whe doesn't like cabbage or celery or carrots or any of the other good things, has not been properly brought up, and none of us like to ad. init that.
 Summer Squash.-This delicious vegetable must be cooked until tender and as much of the liquor evaporated as possible. Then season we'll with salt and butter. This is important, use plenty of butter. Go without it on the bread for dinner, (the English people think it strange that we serve butter at dinner with meats and vegetables). but use 1t as seasoning in vegetables. especially if you are trying to teach some one to like them. The proper seasoning is fully as important as the Nroper cooking and serving.
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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
HandkerchiefS.

ColOred linen handkerchiefs in the conventional shades of lavender, pink, yellow and blue show a drawn work band set in a little from the hem stitched hem. These handkerchiefs are especially dainty and any woman who likes cOlOred handkerchiefs would be sure to find them attractive.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Gems of Thought.

We cannot conquer fate and necessity, yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to be greater than if we could.-Lan- dor.
 Love is like flame-light as many fresh flames at it as you will, it grows instead of dimin- ishing, by the dispersion.- Kingsley.
 Cruelty like every other vice, requires no motive outside it. self it only requires oppor- tunity.
 Obs stinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of tupidity.-BartOn.
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find such a garment matched with a plain wool fabric skirt very useful.
 Preparation of the wardrobe of the girl who goes away to school should be begun early. Fortunately fall styles have already been sufficiently settled 50 that making up simple dresses, blouses, etc., for school wear may be done along next season style specified tfOnS.
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Making Use of Advantages.

You will find that every great mas ter has used what was excellent in his predecessors, and this fact has made him great. Men like Raphael do not grow spontaneously. They had their root in the great works of an- tiquity. Had they not made use of the advantages open to them, there would be little to say about them Goethe.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

Wagner, since his retirement from Baseball, has devoted his time to chicken raising at his home in Car negie, Pa., but it is reported that the famous old slugger longs for the stress and strife of a pennant fight and that he is eager to get back into the game. Wagner never has had any managerial experience, but he is a past master of the art of baseball in all it's phases.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Bad and Good Men.

Men are always thinking that they are going to do something grandly wicked to their enemies, but when it comes to the point really bad men are just as rare as really good ones.--Ber- nard Shaw.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
SPORTING WORLD
Hans Wagner May Pilot New Baseball Club to
 Be Added to the A. A.

< Efforts are now being made to or sganfze a club in Akron, O., which will seek a franchise in the American As .sociation next season, and If the project is successful, Hans Wagner, it is said, will pilot the team and part Ry control the stock in the club.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
 Blackberry Shrub.

This may be made of fresh fruit ol the canned juice may be used. For every cupful of the juice take half a cupful of cider vinegar and two cup fuls of sugar. Put the fruit, sugar and vinegar over the fire and stir until the sugar is dissolved and boil to a thick sirup. Skim if necessary, strain and bottle. When served allow one-fourth of a cupful of the sirup to three fOurths of a cupful of cold water.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

God thought to give the sweetest thing In his almighty power To earth; and deeply pondering
 What it should be, one hour In fondest joy and love of heart
 Outweighing every other, He moved the gates of heaven apart
 And gave to earth, a Mother.
 Beverages.
 As coffee appears regularly at both breakfast and dinner it is well to bar 1t from the luncheon table. On hot days cooling drinks are most satisfy ing. Milk may be either chilled or hot, depending upon the weather or ones taste.
 Buttermilk Is a most wholesome and refreshing beverage and is usually served ice cold. On a hot muggy day glass of buttermilk and a salted cracker or two will make light lunch con.
 When making tea the best is the cheapest. Scald the pot which if of metal will hold the heat longer. Add teaspoonful of tea fer each person to be served and one for the pot. Add as many cupfuls of boiling water as there are spoOnfuls of tea. Cover and steep for a few moments, but never on any account let the tea boil: Various spring waters are famous for especial
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
Detachable Ears for Dolls.

Detachable ears to be fastened to dolls heads, the invention of an Ala bama woman, are said to give more
 lifeIike appearance than when the ears are integral parts of the heads.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
FEMININE FASHIONS
Connecticut Labor Press Department fol Women Wage Farmers and the Women
 Folk of the Workingman's Family.
1lb@ KITCHEN GAIBlF(|IHHHoP

The greatest gift the he1o leaves h1s race, Is to have been e nero.
 Elliot. There is a hard hand a light one In cooking, as we'll as a horses rein, and 1t almost seems as :" butter and eggs knew their mistress and in stinctively obeyed her orders, feeling themselves in the grasp of a superior power.''-Kate Douglas Wiggin.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
IN STRIKING COLOR SCHEME
Rainbow Effect Employed for Many Things Besides the Costumes
 for BridaTs and Parties.

Rainbow effects are much in vogue, and there are rainbow weddings now at which the bridesmaids all appear in
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13
chemise Frocks for Children.

Frocks for young girls show the same straight chemise lines with nar- row sash, tied loosely, low around the hips, that the tailored frocks for wom- en show.
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LittIe Thinns Count

l know young woman who makes little things count. How does sne do it? She teaches arithmetic In primary school
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tie W0rK De10re- hand are always appreciated.
 English Monkey. Soak one cupfuI of stale brea d crumbs in one cup ful of milk until S0ff Molt ano fa-
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To Place Wires Under Ground.

Work will be begun at Leeds on a general scheme for placing all trle- phone wires in England under ground
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

these busy days, we must strive to have a well-balanced meal, at- tractiye and at the same time appetizing. It is not always easy to suit all members of a family, but if we endeavor to bring up this generation
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-09-13

As in the days before the war, Paris is taking on it's oId-time gayety. AL ways leader in fads and fancies, Paris again strives to regain her pre- eminence. Our photo shows the latest sensation on the Bois de BouIogne, a French miss out for stroll, her pretty limbs utterly devoid of any suggestion of hosiery.
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Would I'd rose on my bosom to lie, But I shrink from the piercing thorn; long, but I dare not it's point defy; long and I gaze forlorn.
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SUNDAY NIGHT LUNCH.

Dishes which may be prepared on the table in chaf1ng dish or with Ht-
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WHAT TO HAVE FOR DINNER.

As simple meals are the accepted and expected way Of saving work
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Iiage.-From a Washington Letter in Womens Wear.