Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 November 1914 — Page 23

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STITCHIKG

ANY do not know that vinegar and salt ie

an excellent brass

polish. Have the salt very wet with the vinegar, and if

applied when hot quicker and better results are obtained. This is worth trying If a brass polish cannot be had.

HERE can be nothing prettier for a dining room window than a box of the common garden parsley of the curly

leaf variety. Get a narrow box, just long enough to fit your window sill. Get a can of white enamel and give the box two coats. When dry fasten to sill, fill with good soil, dig the

RUGS

AVE all scraps of woolen, no matter how small, and tear or cut into pieces two by one and a half inches (the width will vary for thin or thick material) during the winter evenings these scraps which would otherwise be discarded may be knit into durable rugs. Buy ball wrapping twine for 5 cents and make the rugs in strips. With ooarse needle cast on about 40 stitchea and knit four rows plain then begin fifth row, plain, but after the second stitch, slip a piece of woolen in between the needles, drawing one-halt the piece up to the right side knit one, then draw the other half of the piece between the needles and knit one knit one more and repeat from across the row, leaving two plain knit stitches at the end. Knit four more rows plain, and In the next one insert the woolen pieces again continue this way, making as long a strip as desired. The back side of the rug will be smooth and the top side will

t'.ified with the woolen. When several strips are completed sew them together on the wrong side and line •with heavy ticking or cloth so the mat will lie smooth. This is a pretty rug for the bedroom.

parsley roots from the garden and plant several In your box, using Ae smallest roots you can get. Give plenty of water, and if it gets sunshine even part of the day It will soon be as pretty as a fern. A part of the leaves will fall over the sides of the white box, and the contrast ia beautiful. You can cut the leaves freely for garnishing and it will always make new growth.

EEP in mind the fact that linens will last longer if they are folded In a different way each time laundered take a napkin, for example, one time it can be folded In four sections, the next time into triangles and the next time in three sections.

N application of buttermilk to the kitchen linoleum and oilcloth will work a more decided success than sweet

milk used In the same way, and is far less expensive. After washing with clean water rub with buttermilk, then polish with a soft, dry cloth.

FEW drops of kerosene added to the water used in washing windows will be found a great, help when drying. You

can wipe them much easier, and the kerosene acts as a polish, giving them a much cleaner and brighter look.

HE easiest and most satisfactory way to keep celery crisp and fresh Is to wrap a cold wet cloth around it after

ft has been scrubbed with a stiff brush, and put in the ice box or a cool place.

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0 not use strong soap suds on paints, varnish, linoleum or wash such a surface with tepid water and a little powdered borax going over it with soft cloth wet with milk and water is beneficial

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CARE OF POT PLANTS

BY MRS. McCUNE. ANY amateurs shift plants from pots two to two and one-half Inches in diameter into four-inch pots. This plan has the advantage when only foliage plants or bedding stock are desired but where flowers are the object it is very doubtful if any time is gained by such practice.

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To facilitate repotting, It is a good plan to have a tray or a flat full of plants In small pots at the left hand side of the potting bench and a smaller tray filled with three-inch empty pots at the right.

The soil which is to supplement that already around the plant roots should be in front, between the two trays and within easy reach of the hand.

After placing a few pieces of broken pots or other drainage material In the bottom of the three-inch pots about an inch of fine soil should be dropped In with a trowel or by hand. Everything will then be in read'ness for the actual transplanting.

The best way to proceed is as follows: Lift the plant with its pot in the left hand, place it in the right hand so the stem will be between the fingers, with the palm of the hand covering the top of the pot.

Then invert the pot so the stem points toward the floor and strike the rim of the pot on the edge of the bench. This will loosen the ball of earth from the pot, which latter will remain in the left hand while the plant Is in the right

A moment's examination will show whether the plant Is advanced enough to be transplanted. If potbound and therefore ready to be transplanted, it may be set on the bfench for later transplanting or at once placed in the three-inch pot waiting for it.

When it Is placed in the new pot enough soil should be dropped in between the ball of earth and the edge of the pot to fill this pot completely.

Then the bottom of the pot should be given a sharp rap vertically downward on the bench to settle the soil somewhat around the original ball of earth.

It is essential that no pressing of the soil should be done with such small plants and pots as here mentioned, because there is great danger

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that the roots will be broken off and the plants more or less injured. After the plants have been potted, water should be applied to settle the soil around the roots.

Then the pots should be filled to their brims and watered again. This will settle the soil so that about half an inch will be left below the rims and thus sufficient space will be provided in which to hold water later on.

After the transplanting the threeinch pots should be plunged in the open ground where they will get the benefit of sunshine and rain. They should not set deeper nor shallower than their rims.

The principal object of plunging them in the garden is to avoid quick drying of the soil in the pots. It is just as satisfactory to plunge them sifted coal ashes, tanbark or other material that will hold moisture well.

If the plants show a tendency to grow too tall they should be pinched back more or less severely so as to make them grow low and stocky and thus be provided with plenty of branches. The larger the number of branches that can be produced during the summer and the early fall, the better, because there will be larger quantities of flowers during the winter.

In order to secure abundant flowers during the winter all shoots that seem, to be developing blossoms should be cut off the plants will bloom early and then refuse to blossom at the time when blossoms are wanted.

In cutting back old plants it is well to remove such stems as cross one another and those that point toward the centers of the plants. Thus a pyramidal shaped plant will be formed. This is the most convenient shape for house plants to take.

and there is always afresh current of air in which one can breathe with greater ease near the floor. If a lamp gets overturned water will be of no use in extinguishing the flames. Earth, sand, or flour thrown on it will have the desired effect.

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USES TORSTOCKINGS

HE legs of one pair of ladles' stockings will make a pair of curable, comfortable drawers for a small child with only a

few moments' work on the machine or by hand. Cut the stockings far enough down the hack seam to make the length from the waist-line to the seat of the drawers, leaving the lower part of the stocking legs for the legs of the drawers. Insert a diamond shaped piece at the crotch to insure greater strength and less ripping then sew the two legs together (where you cut them down the seam) thus making the hem the binding. Instead of sewing on buttons or making buttonholes in this belt try the plan of running elastic In the binding. The little child will then be able to slip the drawers down and pull them up alone when he wishes to use the "chair," thus saving mother much time and the care whioh so frequently comes with the delay of stopping to unbutton the drawers.

In homes where mittens are scarce, try making them of stocking legs' They are warm, particularly if

egg yolks are put in a jelly glass and covered with cold water they will remain fresh and soft for several days

change the water gently each morning.

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double. Stockings too worn for the above uses, are profitable for floor mops. A painted floor can be kept looking nicely if a stocking mop is used, on which a little kerosene has been dripped. This also keeps the dust from flying into the room again while dusting.

[rrjjl 0 remove blood stains—When

N escaping from a fire creep along the floor of the room, with face as near the floor as possible. Smoke ascends

spilled on fabric it

"I may often be removed without a single trace by repeated applications of cornstarch. If the blood is wet sprinkle the dry cornstarch thickly on the spot, shaking it off when most of the blood is absorbed. Slightly dampened cornstarch will then absorb more. As the cornstarch dries it reddens with the drawn out stain. I have taken the stains from mattresses. If the stain is old and dried some of it will come out by rubbing and brushing, then apply the cornstarch thickly rather wet. Sometimes it takes severaJ applications, but it will come out. In cases of extremely delicate silk, where water itself would leave a mark, dampen with chloroform instead of water.

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Children should be early instructed in manners at table. All corrections should, however, be made in such manner as not to attract the attention of others. A disapproving look should be sufficient to restrain a child from eating some coveted dainty at the table. Children are clever mimics,: and if they see in their parents' behavior an example of good breeding they -are likely to follow It.

Where a quarrel arises between her children and their guest a mother must make her own boys and girls offer an immediate apology—this no matter if the guest was chiefly at fault. Her feeling should be that her children must learn to respect their roof, even though their guest fails to respect It.

Where a visiting child commits some piece of mischief it is not fox the mistress to presume to scold or correct him, nor to tattle on him, even though the child may never tell his parents. If his manners and mischief making are troublesome, let her explain this to her children and refuse to entertain him but never, even if the child's mother comes to learn what is the matter, reveal her son's mlschlevousness to her. Say frankly: "Mrs. James, if anything has gone wrong, you must learn it from your child it is not my business to remember it."

When, however, a mother learns that her child has been guilty of some mischief at a neighbor's house, she should take her child instantly to the injured person and make him apologize, and herself offer reparation and regret. This she must do in person, and not by note nor should she send the child alone.

Where a mother writes or calls to

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months demand the collar to one's waist or dress. t§ Wi have furnished a pattern this week which can easily be developed on any fabrlo and In an? color

As an example of Its possibilities, let me suggest this collar

tn a shade of navy blue silk, with the floral part embroidered la silver or gold thread. This makes a very attractive collar for a girl's fancy waist. If something less ornate Is desired, then use the dress fabrlo and embroider the flowers and buttonholed edge in pastel tints, or In a solid color. Brick red, russet brown, ultamarlne blue, dull sage green and odd tints in pink lend a pretty addition to the sobre collar.

In the tailored collar for wear with strictly tailored waists, the oollar Is made of a good grade of white linen, embroidered in white, thea tflie collar Is heavily starched, Ironed on the wrong side, which brings the flowers Into strong relief. This Is called the china finish, and many handsome collars are made In this fashion to be worn with the jacket suit Sincerely yours, ~P2,' &

TO TBANSFEfi THIS DESIGN.

Put some soap in a pint of hot water, stir and remove soap. Saturate Design with mixture, then remove excess moisture by partially drying De sign. Place material on a hard, flat surface and lay the Design, face down, upon the material. Cover with two folds of newspaper, and with a tabl*» spoon rub, pressing hard, until the Desitm is entirely transferred.

PATENT PENDING.

World Color Printing Co.. St Louis, Mo.

CORRECTING CHILDREN

CHILD should not be corrected before a visitor. We feel that It ls extremely humiliating to have the at

tention of others directed to our shortcomings, and children are not less sensitive. Any possible clash of wills between parent and child should be anticipated In time, and the little one tactfully withdrawn before any friction beoomes apparent to the guest

A look of reproof should be sufficient to restrain a child In public if he or she has been properly trained. Especially when guests are present is it unfortunate for there to be any protest on the child's part against the parent's wishes expressed by word or look.

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complain to a woman of her son the only proper answer for her la to as-'rfi sure the child's accuser she will never be troubled again, and break off all friendly connection between the families, for children are tender nwj in-' discreet and to hold them responsible is wrong and unkind, especially whev~ reparation and regrets are offered

Children should not be left "to the care of nurses. If you go a griaat deal into society or are a club wpftan, and your children are necessarily left alone, employ a good governess. Select one whose morals, education, manners and discipline are known to you.

Do not forget that the impressions a child receives before the age of 7 have lasting effect on its mind and character. A child feels deeply any discordant conditions at home. The' dissipated father, the shams and insincerities of a worldly minded mother, the careless, broad speech of servants, undesirable knowledge Imparted by playmates—all leave uncomfortable impressions on a child's mind. The child does not speak of them, neither does he forget them.

O bring a child up successfully means, oh

Children are all desirous of having the same attractive things their playmates have and when one of mine would tell me of what some one at school had and asked for .the same— unless it was far beyond my pocketbook, I most always conceded to that wish.

Their dispositions are all different, but the same strain runs through the four children—"Tease mother a little and we can get it"

The extravagant habit has become so instilled into them that instead of cheer, rebellion reigns in our home.

May some parents who read this' confession profit by a mother's mistake and commence their children's lives right, by being kind, but, above all else, firm in even the small?** way. The children will honor ~*V: spect them far more.

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"NO" FOR children!

much, and how

it hurts to look back and realize that the child's life

spelled "failure"—all because It was too hard for the parents to say "No," and say it firmly.