Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1917 — Red Cross Notes. [ARTICLE]

Red Cross Notes.

A great many women have expressed a wish to work at home for the benefit of the Red Cross. The following list of articles, with directions for making, has been prepared for their aid. Please cut out and keep these directions where they can be referred to easily. _ Table Napkins—Size about 14 inches square when hemmed. Material, old' table linen or napkins may be used if not too worn, If material is purchased, “Indian Head” is suggested. Tray covers, size about 15 by 22 inches when hemmed. Material, same as used for napkins. Wash cloths, size 11 inches square. Material, knit or crocheted from cotton yarn or made from old Turkish towelling or heavy towels. Hot water bag covers, size 13 by 15 inches. Material, bleached canton flannel, medium weight, or white or •Unbleached outing flannel. Finish with drawstring at top. Dust cloths, size about 18 by 18 when hemmed. Material, cheesecloth preferred. Make with double tape loop on corner. Covers for tumblers, dishes, etc. Sizes 8 inches square, 16 by 18, or almost any size, hemmed. Material, cheesecloth, table linen, lawn, dimity, etc. Sew a bead, button or some washable weight on each of four corners. , ' Comfort pillows, size either 12 by 15 inches finished or 13 by 17 inches finished. Material, cretonne, gingham, ticking, denim or any similar wash material. Fill with a mixture made half of scraps of wash materials cut into tiny pieces an inch or less, and half of cotton, cut into square and fluffed; or fill with clean chicken feathers or hair. Slips jnay be made for these out of old bed or table lined. « ' . „ , , „ Fracture pillows, size 13 by 17 inches finished. In cutting allow at least 14 inph for seams and stitch around three sides, leaving top open until pillow is filled. .Find the center of width and measure two inches on

either side of center and stitch from top to bottom of pillow, leaving a space of 4 ipches in center and about 6% inches'on either side for filling. Fill with clippings or ra veilings and fluffed cotton. Patterns for. these may be obtained at the Red Cross shop. ’ , „ - Rag rugs, size 2 feet by 3 feet.. May be braided or woven. Are very much needed. All articles must be made of clean materials and should be kept free from dust. Please do not work on the articles if you have a contagious disease in the house nor while coughing and sneezing with a bad cold. Bring finished articles to the Red Cross room, where they will be packed for shipment.