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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
TO Shrink Thread L.ees

Linen and other thread laces may
be shrunk to fit round centerpiscea
or doilies. Roll them compactly, dip
the upper edge of the roll in water.
wetting thoroughly, and let dry
while still rolled up. 1t will be cir
cular when opened and will fit your
linen centers without being gather
ed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Keeping the Range Bright

Keeping the Range Bright
Freshen the kitchen stove with
black enamel paint. Go over the en-
tire surface and',the stove will not
only look like new. but will not rust
or require cleaning, except an oc-
easional busting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
that every boy have as his constan

that every boy have as his constant
companion and adviser some older
man, whether it were his own
father or another. Modern peo-
pies have forsaken this old-time
custom. The present movement
seems clearly to be a step back
ward but not downward to the an
Gent standards.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Repairing Furnace Pipe

For an emergency repair to a fur
mace pipe apply pieces Of wet asbes-
tos over the holes when the pipe ia
hot. Heat makes the asbestos stick.
covering the hole until a new piece
of pipe can be secured.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Saving Time in Making Mood les

Saving Time in Making Mood les
Instead of rolling noodles before
cutting them tits much easier to cut
the dough into long, broad strips
and pile them one on the other. Cut
them crosswise and you save lot
of time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Banana Custard

Pour over sliced bananas an un-
sveetened custard, using three
eggs to pint of milk. Bake it
fer twenty minutes or until Gus
tard is firm, when the bananas
will rise to the top slightly brown
ed. Serve with boiled brown SUI
gar sauce.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
The Problems OF
HOME AMo FAMILY
A Talk with our Wives, Mothers,
and Sisters
Our Unshifted Responsibility

Our Unshifted Responsibility
In general those parents whe
succeed best in building up high,
powerful ideals in the minds of
their little ones are the ones who
have the least anxiety and worry
over the conduct Of their children
later. The reason is that the acts
Of children, like those of grown-ups,
are determined almost solely by
their ideals. This can not be en-
phasized too strongly. If we take
care of the ideals of our little folks,
their actions will take care Of
themselves and we shall have no
cause later for sorrow and shame.
Attention to ideals is the ounce of
prevention that is worth far more
than pound of cure.
1t il proper to summarize the
means or methods by which ideals
may be caused to take root and
grow in the minds of children.
The first great source of their
ideals is, Of course, their associates.
They absorb ideals unconscisusly,
not from all persons with whom
they come into contact, but from
those whom they hold in highest
admiration, goodwill and esteem.
From this known truth, we deduce
the following:
Parents MUST, if they would
have their own high ideals pass
lover to their children, maintain a
relation of close, intimate SYM
pathy and friendship with their
little ones and live in such a man
ner as to win their genuine admi-
ration and goodwill. President
Harding has spoken a vital truth
in his endorsement of the father
and-son-week" movement.
Further, they should cherish, as
the apple Of their eye, the teacher
who is seen to be able to establish
this same relation of wholesome
comradeship with their children,
supporting and cooperating with
her in every possible way and in
sisting that she be retained and
properly rewarded.
They should encourage their
children to become members of the
boy and girl scout organizations,
particularly for the wholesome con-
tact which they will have with the
leaders, or scout-masters, but also
with others of their own age.
They should seek unremittingly
to build up strong friendships be-
tween their own children and
others who are known to have high
moral standards and ideals. This
requires infinite tact, since it can
not be accomplished by authority
or force. The real problem here is
not so much to break up bad
friendships as to create good ones
that are stronger.
The possibilities of these four
means Of influencing and control
ling the comprehensive of children
are far greater than they seem at
first. If used to the utmost, they
are sufficient to keep probably all
children in the right way of thought
and conduct. In all Of them, as a
rule, we fall far short of our duty;
and by this sin, we doubtless be-
come responsible in larger meas
ure than we understand for the
and transgressions which
they are found committing later.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Do Not Leave Lettuce in Water

The lettuce for a salad should
never lie long in water, as this will
make it sodden. Wash it thorough.
ly and then shake it in clean
towel to dry it. If you wish to keep
it while, it is best to cover the
leaves with a damp cloth and let ii
lie in a cool dark place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Bran Bag for the Complexion

Bran Bag for the Complexion
Make cheese-cloth bags and as
needed fill with about one half
pint of a mixture made as follows:
Pound scraps of toilet soap to a
powder. Mix four tablespoonful
borax with four ounces of the
powdered soap, stirring into this
four quarts of bran. Store mixture
in glass jars. AS each bag is filed,
tie with string and use when de-
sired as wash cloth. This will
both whiten and soften the skin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Pretty Variation for Bed Linen

1fo1ty V6IldClUH IOI Oeu ItNeM
Have YOU ever thought of max
ing pillow cases open at both
ends instead of at one only7 Try
it, trinming the ends with lace OF
hand embroidery. This is espec-
tally reflective on twin beds OF
other single beds upon which but
one pillow is used.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Allow Cake to Steau

To prevent a cake from becom-
ing heavy after it is taken out Of the
oven, allow the steam to escape
from it. This can be done by put
ting the cake on wire stand.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Making Jelly

Making Jelly
As rule, the shorter the time
you cook fruit juice after adding
the sugar the lighter and more del
lcately colored the finished prod
uct will be.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10

When cleaning bottles cut raw
potato into small pieces, and put
them into the bottle with a tea
spoonful of salt and two tablespoon
full of water. Shake until every
mark is removed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10

Rub the stains from water on
the inside of the pitcher with a
cloth saturated with vinegar, and
the stains,will disappear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10

To clean brass flower pots, rub
them with a piece of lemon; then
pour boiling water over them, and
finally polish with a soft, dry
cloth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-11-10
Remove old coffee stains from
cups by rubbing with salt.

Add one tablespoonful salt to a
gallon Of starch for laundry pur-
poses and the starch will not stick
or streak the clothes.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

side. This is another indication Of
the desire for everything uneven and
one-sided. Narrow bands of shim-
mering beads are the sole trimming,
giving the gown a bright. sparkling
touch here and there.
WHEN we speak of trains we
encounter one of the most per-
sistent elements of fashion, as scarce
ly Is there a gown for the matron
that does not boast a regal train.
And inconsistency, usually a falling,
Is veritably a charming asset to the
creative designer this season. Every.
thing at variance seems to be smart:
uneven hem lines, extremely high
dccollete and no sleeves, evening
gowns that seem too modest until
the back is revealed with the decol.
lette almost to tho wsist-line: these
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

Brooks & Co., the newest arrivals
are so heavily embroidered that the
material is but a foundation for the
most lavish embroidery that the
mode has witnessed for many sea-
sons. Simple gowns In soft colors
ing, and the only other trimming in
most cases is soft girdle of chiffon.
The sequin evening gown is still
enjoying undimmed popularity. and
1t appears now combined with vel
vet. One very clever model at this
shop Of black sequins and large.
square capichon beads was Of such
a bizarre design that It might al
most be associated with the days OF
Cleopatra were 1t not for the fact
that it is a 1921 ultra smart model.
A back view Of the gown reveals a
black velvet panel falling over the
entire back and caught at the waist
line with girdle of flowers in mel
rose and orchid tints. This girdle
only extends from side to side In
back, and from 1t the panel falls in
a long train lined with silver metal
cloth.
Speaking of metal cloth. it seems
to be a favorite winter fabric, as
every year the holiday season wit
nesses the temperance Of metal
ha re
shoes. The most attractive gowns
this year are fashioned entirely Of
1t in gold, silver or tinted. Very
often bouffancy is the predominant
feature, with perhaps a trail of soft
ly tinted flowers extending from
shoulder to hem on one side or
bands Of fur that make quite an ef-
fective trimming.
THIS season textile designers
have produced some Of the most
beautiful metallic brocaded fabrics.
This shimmering material appears
in many a gorgeous gown and wrap
displayed at Washington shops. At
J. NJ. Gliding & Co., red and
gold brocade combines with black
chiffon velvet to fashion a striking
evening wrap. The collar and cuffs
on the generous sleeves are Of black
lynx.
Gold or silver metal cloth with
black velvet is another combination
that is very effective on an evening
wrap, especially II fur is used as
trimming.
The most attractive toques of the
moment for evening wear are of
metal cloth swathed in turban FASH
ion and graced with feathers, deep
metallic fringe or flowers.
SPEAKING Of brocades, brocaded
satin is another fabric that HAS
returned to favor. In gowns fash
ioned of brocaded satin, drapery
figures largely in the making, and
the gown depends solely on it's line
and pattern, as very little or no trim
ming is used. At M. Pasternak's
Connecticut avenue shop, this ma
terial in gold is used to advantage in
an effective evening gown. 1t
drapes gracefully to one side, follow
ing the decree of the mode, and a
pointed train also falls from the
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

go to bed and / was ashamed to
explain that 1t was because I'd
eaten two lunches trying to Eee
Senator Schanzer. as she'd think
that was silly.
Yes. EN-, that's Just what I did.
And 1t was a whole plato Of terri
BILE spaghetti in that Plaza Restau-
rant across from the station and of
course after eating creamed chick
en-. tomato surprise and chocolate
pie. / naturally didn't want any
dinner. especially when I don't even
like spaghetti.
/ might have known q delegate
wouldn't eat in that kind of a
lunch room. but he had bushy
whiskers that come to a point. and
spoke italian and even ordered
spaghetti. 30 you don't really blame
me for thinking 1t was. do you
now, Em7
"ORDERED SPAGHETTI"
EN-. heres the way 1t was-Just
as i saw you go through that
hateful iron gate at the station
and down the steps. saw this
man all spick and span. with
badges and whiskers and things go
bustling through the door into the
main lobby. so l swallowed the
lump In my throat and went chas-
ing after him, and the first thing
/ knew Id followed him into that
restaurant and was sitting at
table next him, and a waiter was
standing at my side.- In despera-
ton I ordered spaghetti, just cause
he was eating 1t i guess.
And / wanted TO see as much OF
him as l could, so / ate and l ate
and l ate, and not until I'd finished
the last bite did somebody come up
and slap him on the back and call
Antonio or some name that isn't
like Senator Schanzer's at all.
So. En-, that just finished me!
I'm not going to try any more, and
I Just wish the old conference
would get finished and they'd all
go home so l could have some
peace.
don't think tho delegates want
to meet anybody but Cabinet Off
GERS wives, cave-dwellers or news
paper people, cause whenever any
body else is invited to their parties
the delegates leave town or hide
somewhere.
Well. I'm getting silly now, and
I mustn't do 1t cause It looks 30
silly on paper; it's not like when
you're with me. Oh, what did you
have to go leave mo for 30 soon7
You missed Ethel Barrymore, a
snow storm and soft-shelled crabs
cause we had em last night for
dinner.
Oh, and By tho way, I know at
last what declasse means, and II
n net what We thought at all, but
something perfectly lovely. cause
It means Just what Ethel Barry
moro was, and that was gorgeous
and wonderful, and I'm not sorry
A bit now that I stood In line three
hours and twelve minutes 10 buy
tho tickets. Yours. BUN
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

much sought aftsr. Ostrich feath-
srs literally infect Tho mode and
scarcsiy is there = garment IN the
wardrobe that may not boast an
ostrich trimming. A very popular
use Of this fs on the evening gown.
Ono very attractive gown At the
Harris Shop effected quite an un-
usual trimming. 1t was made Of
fuschia orepe satin and the skirt
was gracefully draped. Hanging
down one sido from whist to hom
was an ostrich feather trimming
shading from fuschia to a pale tint.
Tho shaded feather is very smart
and Is in evidence not only on
gowns but on fans and large
picture hats, ostrich trimming
promises to reign for some time IN
the fashion kingdom.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

Well / still do, and have been
wishing 1t ever since. That maybe
somebody would invite me to a
huskins bee, or a barn dance or
something like that, and could
meet a nice farmer, but they
didn'tAand they didn't-and I Just
Kept on going to the same places
and meeting the same little old
chipless boys in dinner coats that
try to teach you the new steps,
or talk about the last charity ball
they went to-until the other day,
and DO you know what happened?
got an invitation through tho
mall all engraved and everything,
from some farmers Inviting me to
q party that they were giving for
tho delegates. Yesl Now who un-
der tho sun. ia like to know. sent
II to me- It's some kind Of q
farmers club of something or
other. and I don't know a soul that
belongs and unless some country
Cd to meet me sent It, the only
way I can explain II is this EN-
mis de,r.
Ono night last winter at a re-
ception at the Pan-American build
ing given for the President and
Mrs. Harding 1 was talking and
Efggling to Monty" about wanting
to marry a farmer. but that I
didn't know any, and I looked up
and there stood Mr.. Wallace, the
eecretary Of Agriculture, standing
and smiling. Just like he'd heard
what I'd said So do you suppose
by any chance that he remem-
bered and sent me an invitation.
II he did. wesn't II sweet of him7
Blu: how would he know my name?
GRAPEVINE SWING.
Well any way I got one, and
I've been very excited about 1t,
and ever since I've been looking
up In the calendar to see II there
would be a full moon and thinking
how nice 'twould be to ride out
In the country somewhere to a big
farmhouse and maybe roast corn.
or dance . square dance and flirt
with a farmer or do a grapevine
swing" with q delegate
And thought 1t would be 20
nice and restful for tho poor tired
delegates to get out in front Of a
fre and crack Jokes and drink
hard cider and all hke that-and
% I went and what do you sup
possf
And Em II II hadn't been for sen-
ator Schanzer having whiakers that
como to . point, I wouldn't have
had to 90 to bed early the other
night after you left Just cause
didn't eat any dinner, mama
thought I wasn't we'll and mad. mo
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

Another means of developing .
side train is by simply letting tho
side drapery extend in q long
pointed effect. This is q notice
able feature on many Of the Pari
sian importations. OF course the
train is but q vanity and madame
let's 1t fall in princess splendor
only when she desires effect The
reason is obvious, as our grand
mothers will tell us that Flowing
skirts sure do gather dust" The
train. however. is a thing of beauty.
adding dignity and graceful limo to
the matron's gown, Well may
we rejoice that once again II has
returned to grace the ballroom
floor.
THIS season the ostrich has rea-
son to hide his head. for he II
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

are all examples of the Inconsistency
of fashion this year.
Now trains too have changed
their minds and decided not only
to hang from the back but to fall
down on one side, or. strange as 1t
may seem, to extend from the
front, drape about the figure and
trail in back. Although unusual,
however the effect is novel and
altogether quite attractive. A Pari-
sian importation seen recently at
F. r. Jelleff, Inc. featured the
side train. Black metallic lace
hung over gold satin and the trim.
ming consisted Of black velvet cut
flowers appliaued on the lace with
jots, On the loft side n panel OF
this effective embroidery extended
from tho bottom of the skirt to
form a long train.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

One may choose a style of liter
ally, nun-like simplicity, or of dis.
tinctly daring color and line; one
may appear quantity Victorian,
weirdly oriental or picturesquely
Spanish. This is the verdict Of the
mode, and lucky is the lady who
knows what best becomes her, for
with this galaxy Of ideas and types,
she may be a law unto herself in
her choice of new clothes.
Gay are the colors in the new
evening gowns, with also the intro
duction of pale, pastel colors to
make merry the heart of the fair
miss who dares not associate herself
with vivid scarlets, gay green's and
brilliant orange hues. Apple green
has returned to favor to vie with the
brilliant hues on the ballroom floor.
Black and white continue in favor,
and the popular white gowns en-
broidered In sequins, beads and crys.
tails are as sparkling as the winter
frosts.
IN the show rooms and on the
stage there is a fantasy Of full
skirts which seems to predict that
the old-fashioned type will inspire
many a modiste in the near fu-
ture. The 1880 perida gown with
puffed skirt reaching ankle length
has been favored by many of
Washingtons younger set and it
will be interesting to watch the in
nuence of this period on the mode
after the winter season closes.
A novelty that appears with the
popularity of this quaint type of
gown Is the prim little Victorian
bouquet of flowers and leaves that
opens into vanity bag. At
one OF larger stores there are
displayed a variety Of these posy-
bags made of taffeta and decorated
with ruffles, softly tinted flowers
and lace. These go so well with
the frocks that have similar 1880
tendencies and provide pic
turesque relief for the other dar-
ingly sumptuous creations Of Span
ish and Oriental influences.
A ND here let it be said that
Russian ideas and fashions are
playing a prominent part in the
dress field this season. A pre-
vailing style that is meeting with
wide approval and appears in many
of the smart shops is the after
noon gown of Russian inspira-
tion. This type of dress features
the extremely low bloused waist
line, the rlain rounded neck and
long, wide sleeves. Fur is popular
trimming for it and the softest.
clinging fabrics have wide bands
on the sleeves and hem either of
flying squirrel, fox or some similar
long haired, silky fur. The most
exclusive Of Washington establish
ments are launching this mode
which should insure it undimmed
popularity among our smart set
Another type of gown that seems
to be taking a prominent place in
the fashionable world is that law
ishly embroidered in beads. At M.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

77OP LETT This sunnptuous ernane from Bertram
COhn Company is example of aUinter elegance. The
collar sUathes about the neck and ertends to the bot
tom of the coat being effectively trimmed Nth tails the
deep yoke. IS decorative inside tooa lining of aohte
novelty check pattern IN satin and crepe.
avenue this attractive chapedu aOhch combines
grey duvetyn and dark broUn velve The brim is IN
dented ON sides and Sluer tipped ostrich feather
1.-The only trimming relieving the severity.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
OLD-TIME GOWN WITH PUFFED SKIRT TOUCHING AN
HAS been FAVORED BY MANY I'm CAPITALS YOUN
POSYBAGS OF TAFFETA
QUAINT NOVELTY FOR
PERIOD-DRESS STYLE

Picturesque Costumes Taken From Days when
Andrew Jackson Was at white HOuSe-Many
Novel Accessories TO Ensemble Bring Back
Days of Our Great -GrandmOtherS Com
tfnue to BE Exotic and Daring, while Those
Who do Not Care for Brilliancy i'm Motif May
Find Consolation i'm Delicate Pastel Shades,
With Black and White, of Course, Always
Good Forun.
With the advent of the holiday gay colors make
their appearance in the gowns and wraps on display
In Washington shops
And although masculine garb may play an important
part in the mode by day, the eternal feminine rules by
night
Dame fashion this year has favored every type in her
creative mind, and the result variety of silhouettes
from which to make choice.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

7 EFT BELOW: Another example Of tho popularity OF
the ostrich feather In the millinery domain this ptc
ture hat from the same shop Black panne veluet is
the material and decatey tinted ostrich plume tho
trimming.
OIGHT Below Suggestfve Of ,otnter q this frosty,
n shimmering evening goton from tho Harris Shop.
Panels of a0hite sequins hang phite satin slip
and fuffy tule softens the outlines.
Slippers by courtesy of Val Richter. The model 'ohe
satin Nth iridescent bead strap trimming.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-28
EAST CHICAGO
MAN TAKES
OWN LIFE

William Woodburn. Who has been
living with his daughter Mrs. Eva
Fiddelske at 47s6 olcott avenue. East
Chicago. was found dead early this
morning in the kitchen Of the Good
Shepherds church beneath an open gas
jet.
On arising this morning Mrs. Fid-
delske was surprised 70 find that her
father had left the house and a few
minutes later she found letter telling
Of his suicidal intentions The daugh-
ter rushed to the church to ind her
father dead
Mr.. Woodburn has lived in in East
Chicago for over seven years. working
in the mills here. Last year his wife
passed away and since then the
daughter says that her father has act
cd dementcd and queer at different
times. Mr.. Woodburn is survived by
two sons and four daughters Fred
Woodburn. Harry WOODBURY. Mrs
Florence Polku, Mrs Daisy Pykiet.
Mrs. James pitzler and Mrs Eva Fid-
deike Of East Chicago