Cleansing Clothes
At Home
There's hots You Can Do With
Care. Sense not] the Right
Cleaning Agents.
'1‘ seems too Will that there are not
Irtvomen who could be hired by the
day to come and clean the clothes
that cannot be put through the ordi-
nary laundry process.
cleaner. but there are many
moms and accessories of dress that
lit-ed occasional cleaning that could,
i THE CULT OF THE MIRROR
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lfavor nowadays. when rooms are
lsmaller than tliey used to be.
3 And mirrors make more cosy.thu room.
lRllOiiS. for one thing. eu-lcially in a small room, hang the
large the room they hang in. } ntirror to reflect a door or a win-
Which is something in theiridow.
land homellke any room they hang:
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ichnteaux.
in. by reflectnig the cheerful occu-" lining the mirrors to reflect some-
softhing worth looking at.
1they are especially appropriate l01"i~ll|ll0niil place of the large mirror
T0 1‘0 ”Wulargo rooms which need humanlz-vover the fireplace is a good one.
ilnc frocks should be sent to the-inn. alitl we can understand their for the uiirror then reflects the
gunk-harm in the large rooms of our group gathered around the firewif
iC‘olonial mansions and of Frenchithc mirror is sliitlitly tilted.
ils hung list. it reflects the candles
Yos. mirrors add to any room. ‘ and flowers that often form a part
afann’rs foKnoW ‘
BYu MARY MARSHALL
Copyrght. 1926. by The M‘Clum Nampapor «Syndicate
This position will really add I.
good deal to the apparent size of
Always. in rooms large or small.
The con-
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ltc taken carc of at home at it much ‘ Provided one or two things areiof the iuuntel's furnishings.
smaller expense than sending them
the t-leaiicr. it it would he
most unusual to flint a latiudrcss
\tho could attend to these garments
in
tl.‘
of silk and woolen gai'iiients that
need such attention. 'i‘he‘i'esuli is
so.
I must.
‘ hung and kept straight.
lone corner. with a film ol-dust a.
in its middle. is a blemish rather
.than an addition to the wall it
ihaiigs on.
The mirror must. absoltiiclyi
be kept clean anti it mustiuro always attractive.
who could attend to the pressing over its surface and a greasy spot;
that most women have to attend ‘01 KThe position of the mirror on'.
Espe~i
these matters themselves‘ and they
t'\etllu:lll3' become rather efficient
til it.
The (are of Loco _
Lace needs especial cure in clean-
ing. biit practically all linen urcottou
int-e can be washed in water and
mild soap with excellent results. A
good idea is to measure it exactly
liti'oi-e it is washed so that it can be
stretched or shaped to the original
size in drying. Follow the rule to
mic lukewarm water to which it little
mild soap has been added. and 'soz-
ale" the lace. Do not rub or scrub
it Never rub soap directly on the
httsc and ill) not wring it out. Squeeze
it gently between the blinds and let
the rest of the moisture evaporate.
it should be laid flat on an ironing
board or other firm padded surincc.
stretched or pushed up to its original
size—for some lace tends to stretch
\i‘hen washed—and allowed to dry
thoroughly before removing.
if you want to bleach the lace as
well put it in the sunshine in dry,
wetting first with a solution of water
and horas. if you want to restore
tone to corn or cream lace rinse in a
weak solution of coffee or tea. bill
a glass with the tea solution and
hold it up to the daylight. it it is
the same shade as the desired shade
for the lace it may be used as it is.
if it is darker’ then it should be
further diluted.
The Good of Gasolene
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sin in your living room. by slits room furnished throughout in
means double its effect by placing 'Colonlal things.
it. in front of a mirror. At the left. above the oval. is 3
1p the sketch are some very in- dainty gilded Hippiewhitv mirror.
teresting examples of different also, of course. of ("olonisl inspira-
types of mirror. in the oval is s. tlon—-—late Colonial. And below it
group of Spanish furnishings, in- ‘is a hinged mirror. an cilsel‘ mir—
ciudlngamirror. Its ornate frame ror. of the Empire period in
looks especially well against their‘rance. It is n mcdiunwlzcd mir-
plsin plastered wall usual in Span- rm. to stand on n table in llvlni:
ish houses. room or liotidoii'.
Above that. at the right. is the The little mirror in thc corner
typical mahogany-framed mlrrorfls Japanese. bucket! with hcntcn
of middle Colonial date. with niand highly burnished bronze. And
colored print in the upper panel. ‘above it is a inoticru wall inirrtvr'.
it is most effective, of course, inl ‘
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Now You Must
Have Your
Skin ~Tanned
Women (it) Through Much Trouble.
and Hotiietimes l‘sin. to Get
the Right Shade of
Golden Brown.
EVER before was the darkened
N skin produced by much ex—
posure to the sun so much atl-
n'iircd and sought after by fashion-
ahh- women as last summer. The
old notion that fairness of complex»
ion make.- for beauty or that to he
tsnnsd was to mar line‘-
beauty seems to have disappeared
5mm any but those grandmother-
tvho refuse to change lll‘*ir_riotfrvns
with H. (hanging age. Many pro—
gressive grandmothers, however. have
been acquiring a deeply tanned skin
as eagerly as their granddaughters.
At French resorts last summer
girls and women spent hours a day
acquiring their tanned skins. 'il‘o be
.t-oinplctoly tanned seems the ideal.
’ and bricks and shoulders were given
‘thcir «nu treatments so that there
should he no ungainly contrast be-
tween tanned and lintsnned skin
when evening clothes were worn.
'I‘anned \‘ 'I'sboo
ll .1 no longer the thing in go to a
Ldauv-c with a deeply tanned at,.tho
.ltmk showing where one's bathing
suit loft il’lt- shin exposr-d~~wi1h an
t‘VDanrlc- or white skin beyond-skin
lrft l‘Rif‘ hr the evening decolletnge
but rm! l». the bathing‘euii. NOW
cnc lu-M mutt-ire somehow to get u
tutu; v\w:is:\c tanning.
’I'li~< i..~'i:iml fur deeply tanned
‘nitiu luv: (\lt’llili‘ll to this side of the
Alumni i.’ .utiecd it did not, how
.15 of”... '. Em». A. the fillll‘ll‘nor pro-
grcssct 'ho twill-malt?»- shade for
nutrients immune over darker and
dark .w emits became more ticcply
faulted.
Non .‘ippal'eully fashionable \t-oinen
\\'l‘t‘i ilntr- acquired their lovelv
tanned ellius at so much trouble and
rxpeusc. are, not going to let them
fade ignomlnlousiy with the chill
wind or hilghtlni; frost of autumn,
The fashion for inuncd skins l'rr
[04' 501”“; ‘Jc‘iwt‘t'cler- imains, tl Withl ‘ many 1wornen. of
l _ i'Oill'tIP. )0 pro in”)!!! 15 8 mp y OHP of
Gasoline is, of course. an excellent. _.... . _~ -. , 7 . ‘ _. _ . “Wk“... ‘_ . , _> m ....- __7_____ > ‘_ . proscrvlng their summer coat of tar.
cleanser for various writ: of infilillgi .... ‘ ' ' ‘ ':' ’ ’* “ " r ' "“ "“"""‘ ' ""‘ ' "“‘ ’ l through a very few weeks of winter.
woolen fabrics that w "0 . '. After that they can resume the fan»
the usual water anti soap bath. Bi“; ' uni: process in Florida, California.
it is very, very foolish to attempt ane y n e ea a e or the South of France.
to use gasoline in small quarters But thev are the privileged minoxu
and gasoline is a dangerous sub-t
stance to have about” A great many
sorts 'of woolen material can be.
Always follow
Add Sty. ('ither women who most need-
3ii‘l while. Tm” “‘1‘” time. thr- "l" pent during the winter aiii
a tors on v. ill]; or lemon and" “‘ ' . L
‘ l’ n ‘1 l ' :ust keep the home i‘lrns hurniniz
two tnhlespooue of cold water, anti l 1"
Raisin Cake llrtisli over with white of
sprinkle with chopped al-
Lpnstc.
‘L’SK.
» EX four cups sifted pastryinmnds; and bake inn modcrate
.(‘llaes’litletifuluktfigrm "a“... “mid. flour, one level teaspoon ‘ oven for about fifteen minutiae. beat attain. Lastly. foldbdinfl~~do}Excluilflgi ”2;: ‘21:: cold “mmm
1'18 cold “Id 110‘ WM” l’mh 1“ ““31”: soda; two level tenspuonfif . . lnBO'k blah—anti “‘21 0f 25;}. (Pairs
hug and rinsing. A soap hat-l; “0113.4 mixed spices (except cloves). one». (tli'ilhlllri'll ( like iisaal’trrllt': Egodeit‘ltllwtvu. . . New Cosmetic Seeded
”on ghoul? truly-shits; 21:31 Tingling: fourth level teaspoon salt anti tilt" cu... m... imtlmg (“'0 clips sugarf; . An important pmcaudon is to
:Fhf§?%1?g$beoon.e streaked if sonp’ ‘ ' icllps seeded and quartered T‘Slllfi.ltluo cup milk. seven eggs-“whites; Nut Bread avoid an}. creams or lotions that
were used. It is an eitccll'eiiv‘t'nril:n(it:1 K/ .Add also 0.19-1131: cup nutslimli'. one cup cornstarch. two cups the“. o, be,“ potent in bleaching
Blcntllflmr' one-hull teaspoon soda. onei Scald one-half cup milk. add?
have some soap bark . ,
hand for this purpose, if there areK
children in the faintly you will find.
it. very useful in washing navy blue.
trousers, skirts and frocks.
and whitening the skin.- Ingenious .
cosmetic makers ought to put out
some preparations now that have the
faculiv of preserving tan. They
would be popular with the up-to-dsie
"'- W ' I 7 " "if": 0'1“)de fine. if you like" teaspoon cream of tartar. t‘reamlonebaif cup boiling water. then
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one half cup shortening “1m ““3; butter and sugar tonctlicr. arid thelcool to lukewarm. Add three-
a Is [zest u'. :cup browu sugar and one I'lll'iimilit alternately “‘lih lhe dry in- fourths cake compressed yeast.
y 0 iwhite sugar. add one cup molasses, arvdlcnts sifted iogctltcr. Flavor softened in three tablespoons luke-
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Corduroy trousers such :is most
young boys have for hard wear in
ONE experts in housctt'ifcryisils hung in an even series from one "“9 milk and “‘9“ the “0“"
to taste. Fold in the whites ofiwarm water. one-half tablespoon
‘the Films bcatcn to a stiff frothucach lard and butter. two table—
woman.
« . . , . it is possible. too. to tan under as
tool weather—«to take the Place 01'? hold ”‘9 opinion that there lslthe “mat to the smallest. p mixture. Bent well and bake in linke l“ a moderatc 0"l‘il~ 'Fpoous molasses. one cup (‘llopllfi'd autumn or winter sun even in north
the khaki which they wear in sum-I, some definite. single best tvliyi Many Hooks “"0 pans. “”3 keeps “"911 fl" “a nut meats (preferably English m. ski”. Th. trouble 1.. mm
weir-4113:! lie “'"l‘f‘l SBilSVM‘mrny'ifor doing every houschold task“
'l‘hia corduroy is a sort of cotton
velvety—it should not be rubbed 'or
:nitfrczed. however. Here again
so 'llniz" in lukewarm wait-l is the
lama-inn. l'ilwxe it in frequent baths
nf lukewarm water to remove dirt.
it should not be wrung otit to dry.
However, it may be run through on
electric, wringer without harm if it
is ltcpt perfectly straight and flat.
Better still. hang it up wet ill the
wind. Afici‘ it is perfectly dry it
should be brushed into condition—-
i ever ironed.
l-‘or‘ Knitted Thing!
Knitted woolen gni‘lllents vary
tnormously in the way they With-
siand washing. The rule of luke-
warm water is most important.
hoop should not hc used directly.
The. best way to go about his to
PM” boiling water on soap chips or
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antially, according to this opinion.
‘ihis best tray is the way worked
tout in the laboratoriesl of domestic
iscience. a way that may be identi-
ical with the way usually adopted
1xby seasoned practical housewives.
or not. Thus doing housework is
ireduced to something as definite
land precise as a game of bridge.
{Given a certain lay of the cards
[there undoubtedly always is a best
2pm., The skill of the bridge
5' player depends on his ability ai-
iways to decide on that best way.
i But, iii your opinion, is house-
'work quite so simple as that? Is
.tlie best way for you. for instance..
Eihe best way for your next door
‘neighbor—«and are either of these
Another housewife-«or. rather.
a house’husbsnd. for it is a back-
elor whose summer hobby is in
keeping house for himself for the,
entertainment of many housel
guests—«line another method that
the domestic science experts might
frown tlpon. hilt which is not to
lie scorned since it solves the
problem of neatness for him as
nothing else could.
lie has many books on which to
hang everything he needs in cook-
ing. in order to make sure that
everything always goes on the
hook intended for it——~no matter
who clears tip after a meal—he
has carefully drawn a line around
every object when in place. All
you must do in putting things
away is to find the line to fit the
object in question. Here is a nut-
meg-grater and here an egg-
turner. here a very large spoon.
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walnuts or pccnnsl. one-hilt cup,
is delicious. sliceti,'witli tea.
- {,whitc flour, three cups entirel
‘ Delicious cakes (‘ill'i be made hi'lwheat flour and more if needed.‘
*lllnklllg a rich jumble-paste. roli- : Knead and bake as ordinary bread.
this out and cutting in any desired . This makes delicious sandwiches.
Cream three-quarters of a “mishaps; cut some paste in thick.§
of butter with one and a half cups” narrow “trips and lay around your;
. cakes so as to form it deep. cups;
0‘ “"5“ and add four @883- Mix like edge; place on a well—buttered.
together two and a. quarter eupsltin and bake.
of flour. a dash of salt. three tea- “"11 jam.
spoons of baking powder, three-
English Tea Cakes
(‘ocoanut Pyramids
Four ounces freshly—grated
Witch done. fllljcoconnut. three nuuccs granulated
lsugar. the yolk of one egg. vanilla
extract or I'oscp'ntr-r flavoring.
'Mix the coconnut, sugar and yolk
quarters 0! a cup of ““17““ audit of egg. adding a little flavoring.
a. quarter teaspoon nutmeg. stir Beat six fresh eggs and a cup] Flour a baking shoot and form the
into this a quarter cup of milk and of sugar 'ltogetlterh withI a :‘llie n11‘ixttt‘tre into lltitltle fpyrnmfids wl‘th
7 water. or cut wt a s ver or f. t e tigers. a c. or a cw m n-
add to egg and butter mixture. Whip in long strokes until themes in a brisk even. taking care
Beat well and bin" in little pans. mixture is perfectly creamy. light that they do not burn. i
Serve as soon as cool.
Sponge (‘akc
usually We wear thick clothes that
keep the. sun from tanning. Sun
baths are possible, however, even in
winter and while you might not be
able to acquire a vivid tan in this
way you can at least retain what
you have. Select the sunnicst ex-
postli'e in your house or apartment.
and choose the simplest time of the
day. On a lounge or steamer chair
placed in this sunny spot you should
recline with as light clothing as the
temperature permits—leaving legs.
arms and shoulders quite bare. The
window should be open so as to
admit the air aswell as thosunshins.
if there is no draft it is possible to
take a, sun bath of this sort before
open windows even in severe weather.
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These should be made the day;
before and then split and toasted’
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soap is entirely 18k?" ”P by the: ‘ M n 5.0: go 8.1 th er a ,’ it: ‘nd 3 tablespoon “1‘3" and when CN‘C‘SII & (Team l Stewed fruit French fried potatoes
wafer. This should then be poured: Their Answer '39“ w“? 0" 3%“ 5 e “’35 i ‘ mixture is 00010116 nut cake dls- Coddled eggs l mu"... Lettuce a tomato 5
. 1. or basin in which the; _ you know to e—the best way solved inshslf cup 0! tepid water. Toast Coffee 'l . Cottage puddlnf
inohtlltemtrmenm are to he washedl Most experienced housewives for you. But into this about two cups of Luncheon l " Anchoty canape .
effugh ‘00”. “a." hang added “Hwould say no. For the situation _______ flour to make . hatter and let the Cream ma“ ; i-ieen 3:21):le 12:51 with S ATFRD A):
make it luke“arm. A little of theiis altered very much by clrcum- . Q - mixture rise about three hours or Apple sauce Gingerbread inked meet potatoes Sliced tomatoes 3mg,“
Mm) 50mm“ may l)€1~e§€l‘\'ed to no stances. circumstances depending PICk'Up work until spongy. Now add a quarter Dinner i Fm“ 18m. Baked apples
ir. the rinsing waters. for it is gens. on finances of the family on cup of melted butter, the vrell- Tomato soup i ' - r gen...” & We...“
0mm. agreed that the rinsing baths‘ .. ‘ . ’ ID 't c t . ‘ h t beaten white of one egg and Broiled sliced roast beef THURSDAY Creamed dried beer
for nit-caters should be slightlylsirength of the housewife. on the "I ever 00 ur 0 you i l enough more flour to make a stiff Mashed potatoes Carrots Breakfast Toast Coil"
map“ disposition of the members 0! the “Wu" so-called Qpiek-up better. Let rise again until double String beans 0 1 p 5 i‘ Luncheon
‘ _._._.. household, on prejudices that can- work '3 ‘00 attractive it Will in bulk—two or three hours. Chocolate pio C e'rZ‘nFé (ll-deem » Baked fire 5 (omstou
ABOUT MILK not be done away with and must cease to he pick-up work and will Han ready grossed warm mumn quémbm a“! who]. when hm.“ a bum,
Ibe taken into.- consideration. become ,the “3°"le "“9"" 0' tins and fill each two-thirds full TUESDAY Todst ' CO“ 9 Fruit cup Cook,”
There are. of course. some per-, The problem of keeping cooking the din“ of the mixture. sprinkle with a Breakfast ° Dinner
sons with whom milk does noti utensils in order is one that diiter- That is. if you have a sweater little sugar if desired and bake in Prunes Luncheon »-‘ (‘hlcken ”up
agree. just as there are personagent housewives solve in different in the making you may decide you amodente oven. Split. toast, and Corn flakes a cream . Vegetable soup Pork ”10'” Baked 130‘!»
who seemingly do not thrive on . ways. The important thing is to Will leave lt where 3'011 CM do it butter. Ell hOt- .' 33“” Wh°l° “he” bread at him" ”pl. sauce Oniotis r
eggs. . isolve it” One housewife manages in leisure moments. when the ‘ R0115 C0360 (‘eleri' & apple Salad Bavarian cream 2
"Remember these things. how-ito do this by placing everything in duties of your house do not call Almond Slices Luncheon . mm“... .
ever. that milk should not be takenfa logical place. Thus she has you. But‘ you find the working . Baked creamed macaroni Grapefruit ' SUNDAY
at the same time with acids—even everything needed for breakfast out of the pattern so absorbing rHslf pound short pastry. four Brown bread toast , Chicken mum“ ”t
'with acid fruit. it should not beiin one place—from the coffee and that you linger over it. and it ounces confectioners' sugar. three Pear salad Cocoa Dumplings Squash ~ eunuch Wm” w‘ltgu’dmsms a cream
used as a beverage at s meslicoffeeopot to the cereal and double serves as a temptation to keep you ounce. ground almonds. one on. thinner Bolted “was & cregm * Emma bacon
where proteins are amply supplied {pollen All baking and cake away from the regular routinevof one ounce shelled almonds. Blanch Fruit Appetizer ~___ Wm bread Coffee
by menf. legumes or cheese.|making things are placed in an- your work. The fact that it keeps and chop finely the sweet al- Roast lamb Brown potatoec FRIDAY - Din
And another point to bear in mind.iother place with flour. baking iyou is not so bad as the fact that moods. Rub the sugar through Creamed onions Scalloped tomato Breakfast Ci nor
Milk being a liquid f‘ood leaves thelpowder, egg heaters. etc—nil at ianything that keeps you from your a fine sieve and mix it with the Tapioca pudding at w a a“ . ear Bonn
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diet lacking in built or roughage. hand. . 8’ e 9 a source 0 87°“ . (areal e cream Fried :- la t
It you use milk as a food include The woman who has arranged annoyance and irritation. You beaten egg to form a paste. re- “’EDhESDAY l-‘rnnch’tnuz ' “In,” I "am n-lthzcgtlocgla'a ”H
plenty of vezstsbles and fruit in her kitchen in that way has a‘are annoyed with yourself because serving a little of the white of egg Breakfast: L‘ l , cc tr .. sa .
vour diet. If you do not. est them mind that works logically. An- ;you do not get your regular work for glazing. Roll the pastry thin. Apple sauce uric icon l sum
(it, the same meal with milk be other has a mind that likes to seegdone and yet you cannot resist the cut it into strips about three inches Cercnl a cream Salmon 931“ Day] eggs Sliced tomato"
sure that you have them at some all dishes arranged together in itemptation to keep at work on the long. and one inch wide. and Omelet Toasted «3.1mm, cut-,1.- t...) ‘1“. ‘ gm mum...
other meal in the twenty-four. even gradation of sizes. all uten-lswester. spread these with the almond Mullins Coffee Apple sauce Tea (.ocoa
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