South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 280, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 7 October 1917 — Page 23
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Suitable Carpets and Rugs in Home Beautiful
Th- thoughts of many tho'i-.i:M.-of wo:ufn arc jt;t r.4w 1 . i r r i 1 t ; certain domestic ; whirh : evtn the events f Kuroj.ran u;irfare cannot ntirHy u p-rsd-. j Houv- rl?aninjj and h"ir;' fu mithin j ir- ;lxiit to iit-uiiii" t!i ii)o-t !-j ul;ir indoor j r t . ' ui- ot tho nioi j :mpot tant ai.d I",ri"i' iti-nis in 1 1 1 e ! U hlilf pl'M-tl of th- ho III' l':iUtifu h is :ilvays tr"-n tint of i;ir;t and ru.-; and. in thN yar of fmritiK I't if the i,-ttin f out:' . iiioiirj.s worth o'iiiii-s of no!- interest than usual, as vll as. of srt;iter di tlnu It . In Many coin-j TTivtfial lin s th r- is a ast aruo inti of M 1 1 t i 1 1 ; 1 1 ! i i'il)K' di, i The oii-nf.il r-K will n-wr l--its I'Oj.iila r it . a fact plainly 1- inH--trat'i dwiinu' thi- j.ast throe yais. Stocks of tht-sc r'is-'s n thf l'nit-d States !" fairly lar'- h-n hus t i 1 1 1 i -m hrok,- out in i;nr. and i fail d'rahrs. for'-" in thj. futurdilhrulth s in j.t ( . u t int, K"ods. accordingly laid in hvay mij.j.Ii-s. Inj the course of time, th'se diminish j ed. jrir-s r'Kt to unusual figures, and soon it hecmie a r at ju oldem J as to where furth f m from orien-. il loon?- were to ! olitairo d. Tur- I key, Persia and India wert- drawn j into th- ortex of war-; addt d to j this, certain internal ti:i!.l-, aio--.. ! in th-s- couutiit s. and, for a tim. i It ainatfl that the M'.pnh in'ist) Mion (.'IM1 a Ito'th-r. I It is a fa t not too ilt ly known j that the varhe-t rus ot whnii wlia"' an- rcord am- from 'hina. This old land Ion;; antedated other oriental countries in the manufac ture and Ii of these products; as '.n - many other tilings, tlie Chinese !e.l th- way for other nations, and. in this reeent troubled condition of the rut: industry, it remairud for the Celestial empire to solt the dilti-j Clllties-. I If you enter the Mtaldishtm-iits of I ;irst-class dealers today, and ask for j oriental nik's", you will he shown what you desire, and that, too, in all sizes aim colorings, from ,)x leet to as larK as l0x''4 feet, a hotel size. The designs will strike your eye. If um are at all accustomed to mien .roods, as unusual, but not as bizarr? ( nor grotesque. Patterns were de- - ldedly different, when the war he;an, from what they are today, bein now more characteristically Chinese. As American agents have gone to China and made the needs of the United states better known, the designs have become more familiar, more in harmony with what Americans arc used to seeing in oriental rugs and carpets. till, they remain distinctly Chinese, for all that. Our old friend, the dragon, is there; his shape i3 a trifle odd, porhans, a sort of uachshund dragon, The inevitable pagoda Is to be descried here ami there; the "Chinese fret" design is In evidence; animal forms are frequent, cun and moon appear, and geometric flgrures are. in plenty. Thera Is, Indeed a wide field for vne's fancy to roam In. What housekeepers and homeSLnrVELKSS SWIIXTOI. Among the many artic es which the Red Cross workers arc knitting :s the sleeveless sweater w-hich afforis r.iuch comfort to the wearer. With No. 10 knitting needles and two threids ca?t on "2 s-titcheg. rib -tr.it purl '2. for three inches. With yir.gl thread and knitting: needles Xo. S knit in until front meas ure 26 inches, knit ot stitches, devTiiMn.,' one stitch at center for 12 roMi until there are 21 Mitchcs. knit
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i ."inkers want to know is. primarily, v. II th-se products wear as well as tbo-e of Turkey, Persia and India? How do the prices for the Chinese fbor coverings compare with those of ttVir rivals in the market? Are th- colors vegetable or aniline? Will they fade or be permanent? These are a few of the important questions, l earing on this subject, that a repi -eseutath e of th Cliristian .Science Monitor has st t forth to sohe not by interviews with dealers alone, for : ueh information is too often color'd o suit trade needs and conditions, !.':t also from a well-known writer (Oriental ruus, one whose books on these Milijtcts are considered as a uthoi itati e by dealers themselves. "Chim-se Moor coverings are ;uite. an interesting feature of the market Ju:t now." he said, "and arc alto-..'tiiej-likely to r' main so, certainly while this war continues, and. in all orobabihty, loni; afterward. It is no novelty for the. Chinese to produce ; :u;s. for the oldest examples ws have are of that make. As to their knowledge of the gentle art of v. ca intr. -ry dher nation on arth
his had something to learn from' tloni. "Th"n is n reason at all why the Chinese nuts and carpets sboul 1 not b- fully as handsni'j as thosf of J any other land, for the uuestion of mod i n machinery and other improvements plays no part whatever in the production of such things in the far east. It is altogether a uestion of tlie old. simple hand looms and labor that of men, women and children alike. The same antique! rnethoilx are employed without variation, and there are many of us who are not in the least sorry that there ( is, at hast, one branch of industry where the dd ways continue. It would be difficult to imagine that more heautiful rugs could he manu factured by modern appliances than the oriental peoples have long produced, or which prove more durable while retaining their beauty. There are few art objects that actually improve in appearance wdth the lapse of tim', and, within certain limits of common sense, oriental rugs ac-j tually do this. The reason Is that the colors, which should he entirely the result of dyes made from vegetaldes, gradually soften and blend into one another with the passim; of years. Indeed, one of the oldest tricks of the wily oriental dealer of manufacturer, who has adopted the use of aniline !yes for expediency, is to soak his rugs in certain chemical preparations, to soften their somewhat crude coloring and, in some measure, thus Fecure the effect of the. touch of time. "As to the wearing qualities, they should last ns long as those of either Turkey or Persia. The wool from which they are truule comes from the hardy Chinese sheep, and it pos. sesses all the 'wool qualities' which weavers have come to recognize as being the bet adapted to the purpose of rug-making. The wear-and-tcar on rugs and carpets is much
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four rows of 2 4 stitches, knit second side like first, cast on 2 stitches to form back of reck, join to other side, knit across entire back until it measures 27 inches, rib with two thread and No. 10 needles, again for three Inches. Crochet or knit a one-quar-ter-ir.ch edge around neck. Sew up the sides. Leave a large annhole. Knitting worsted of about four hanks, to pair of bone or wooden knitting needles No. 10 and 6 are used. This also can be done in plain knitting. EDITH M. OWEN.
greater than most people ever stop to consider, and they never were Intended to bo walked upon by people wearing modern boots. originally, feet that trod on thes-j rugs were either bare, cloth wrapped or slippered. As is well known, most orientals have the grace to leave their heavy footgear outside the portals of any edifice. Therefore, It is not so strange that, under such conditions. ri:ts Khould last for several hundreds of years. '"The colors of Chinese rugs ar? not unadapted to our modern American homes, though they, perhaps, look best in rooms in which the walls are so colored or papered as to harmonize with that particular color vhi;h furnishes the ground or batdo hue of the ni(j. There is a sufficient range for choice in colorings, however, to suit almost any scheme of interior lecoration. There is much good judgment and taste shown in the combinations, und, while one occasionally tinds contrasts that are a little unexpected, these are usually so in keeping with the designs themselves as not to offend one's critical eye. The buyer of the Chinese ruga mtist, of course, use his judgment in purchasing, precisely as he would if selecting those from other lands. Individual choice plays a large part in selection. "One rather notable feature of the market is, that these rugs are not being largely imported by foreigners. The importers are more often responsible American firms of probity and standing, who will not resort to any chicanery or misrepresentation about their goods. You will not be told, for example, that a modern and rather ugly rug of carpet size recently car.ie from the palace of the emperor, where it had been in use for centuries. It is no secret that, when the uninitiated purchases rugs from oriental dealers he needs all his wits, and then more, to cope with these astute gentlemen." "What is the prospect of lower rug prices?" he was asked. "No man can answer that. It takes a considerable time to produce rugs in large inantities where hand labor is used, and the social, labor and political troubles in the far east are such that they may continue indefinitely. Haste has never been a salient characteristic of the oriental, you know, and it will probably be long before there are considerable stocks of other lands on sale. "As a matter of fact, do you regard the Chinese rugs as superior to those of Persia, for instance?" "Not at all. I think my preference is for the latter, perhaps. I am only discussing the actual merit of the goods that are now most easily obtainable in the American market. I am not a dealer, and am entirely free from bias, I think. My main point is, that our people can secure all the oriental rugs they want. If they will buy from reliable firms; and, furthermore, they can rely on the quality of the rugs so purchased. That is what I understand your inquiries are designed to ascertain."
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Passing Events in the Nation s Affairs Influence the Costumes of the Well Dressed Woman
NKW YORK, Oct. 7. New York, Fifth av. and October. Could there be a more glorious combination? The very air Is charged with magic. As we walk briskly along that wonderful thoroughfare, we view with kindly eyes the passing throng, seeing all the attractions and the human failings that are a part of this kaleidoscopic scene, happy in their happiness and glad that they, too. Blue Serge Wulking Costume. are alive. A well dressed crowd is always a study in psychology. Here we can trace the Influence of passing events in the nation's affairs; for the times, and the spirit of the times, are clearly reflected in the costumes of the women. There are creations, marvelous gowns, furs and coats, to he seen, but about each there is a subdued elegance of good taste. Under the glamour of these snappy days, one can see the ever-present feeling of the seriousness of the war. We simply can not dress inappropriately when these happy-go-lucky youngsters in khaki throng our streets and act as our escorts to places of amusement. The Hattle of the Bustle. There is a restraint about everything, from the sleeves, which are long and tight in street costumes, to
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the skirts, which are narrower than last year, and which promise to be longer. There is one important question which has not as yet been settled. A here battle is waging between two factions, for the bustle and against it. After all. it is up to the women themselves, in the end. and only they can decide whether a style is "to be or not to be." Fashion authorities may launch a mode, but If the women won't wear it it dies, and something else quickly takes its p'ace. Tho Dross and the Suit. At pres-ent, indications are that the dress and coat will be more popular for street wear than the coat suit. This is a rule that is easily et aside, and there will be many Bults worn this year. Indeed, it is an American costume, and the American woman always feels that there are occasions when only a coat suit should be worn. However, dresses to be worn on the street without a coat, these first cool days, are holding th center of the stag?. Blue serge leads, as it always does, as well as the heavier woolen materials in various colors and combinations of colors, are equally smart. Tito Tie-on Waist and the Straight Skirt. The Illustration shows one of the many clever designs for the tie-on blouse. The surplice line is to generally becoming that I. for one, am ,?lad to eee that it continues to be a fashion favorite. The panel el'fed in the front, with Its braiding design, is another feature. This dress was developed In blue serge, with the collar and braiding in beise color. At first glance, one sees the simplicity of the costume, an effect gained by the absence of trimming. A dress of this type is equally suitable for morning or afternoon, ltutton and Tassels. The day of the button seems to have arrived to stay. They are of every shape and color, and in many cases are the sole trimming on a trim tailored frock. They also crop out in unexpected places. We naturally look for them on the fronts of coats, dresses and waists; sleeves, too, and even collars have been devotees of the button for some seasons. Now, though, they have taken new strongholds. Up and down the back they travel, around the hems of inconspicuous skirts, and across the shoulder and down the sleeve. When they match the color of the costume, they are smart; when they are of a contrasting shade, they are smart; when they are round, square or oblong, they are equally smart. Indeed, one is tempted to say that this fall they are the chosen insignia of dame fashion. Tassels, too, and fringe come in for their share of applause. In dif-
CHXLP'S DRESS YOKE. This design is for a child's yoke from one to three years old. it is cut in one piece and shaped purposely to fit the neck of the dress of which the sleeves and dress are in one piece, the kimono style being especially pretty for young children. Since the width of voke in narrow
Q McCaXX The New Tunic Dress. ferent widths and shades, they accentuate the flying drapery of the straight silhouette. The New Tunic Dress. The tunic gives such lovely long lines to the shortest figure, that one can easily understand why it is so popular. Th'm, too, the tunic dress can fio readily .be made of two materials and contrasting colors, and so presents many possibilities for the home dressmaker as well as for the professional. The shaped tunic shows how graceful is the effect obtained when it is longer on one side I than the other. Fur, long or short haired, is used a great deal on these dresses. There Is something fascinating about the contrast of the rich fur and the simple material. The wide crush belt, the surplice collar, and the tight sleeves are all features well worth studying. For the woman who still has time for bridge a smart basket lined with violet moire and leather holds cards, score pads, and a most convenient little copy of "Laws of Bridge" in the small pocket on the "under side of the cover. The fall shopping list, engagement book and telephone list also are housed in violet leather. it can also be applied to any yoke dresses. The flowers. leaves and low knots are to fce nicely embroidered la Satin stitch. The dots indicating the stems are French knots. The scallops are well padded and worked in buttonhole stitch. Embroidery cotton No. 2 5 is u.ed. EDITH M. OWEN.
WHY IS MONDAY STILL WASH DAY?
ICONTINI-KD ritOM PACK SIXl some of her problems. Heat tends; to expand the threads of the cloth, and the expansion aids in removing dirt caught between the threads. If the cloth is cooled during the wash-! ing process, the thread contracts and the dirt is again entangled; consequently, after the cloth has once again been warmed, one of the objects of the launderer should he to maintain an even ir a rising temperature. In the commercial laundry, an even temperature is kept -by turning the rieht amount of steam into the washing machine. In the home laundry, boiling water. added from time to time, will aid in keeping an even temperature. A good suds is necessary in the washing process. As the Mnls falls, that is, as it is used up by uniting with dirt, more suds should be supplied by adding more soap or soap solution. If insufficient soap is used, insoluble black specks are often left on the clothing. "All utensils. receptacles. and apparatus should be immaculately clean. "Outline for washing white linen and cotton clothes: 1. Put water on to heat. L Make soap solution. ;;. KInse cnthes from water in which they have rsoaked. 4. Wash clothes in warm suds in following order: (a) Table linen and clean towels. (b) IU-d linen. (c Body linen. (d) Handkerchiefs, (e) foiled towels and cloths. (f) Stocking. Wash again in clean t-uds. Wring. loi! in clean, slightly soapy water. 7. Rinse in clean, clear water. Wring. S. Itinso in bluing water. Wrin-j. Ii don't
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11 Hemoe from lino, dampen and fold." ioi.M. tniiA;i: i tx)i. Select and wash the tender biei f a cabbage. Place three or four together and lill with the following mixture: Hun two pounds of lean mutton through meat, chopper with two large onior.s, a Ilttl parsley and salt and pepper, .tir in two beaten egg, form into oblong meat balls, roll and tie in thinly greased cabbage leaves. Place the dolmas In a baking dish in layers with a plat to press them down and kep in place. Cover with meat stock and water and cook .slowly one and nhalf hours. The dolmas ar ry good served with tomato mucp. We Americans are notoriously the nost thriftless of peoples. You h.- e heard how much we throw away. We arc too prone to think of thrift u stingines?. We hate to hear about saing. Porothy Canfiebt in her recent book, ".Self Keliance". gives parents a strong word of wuniinrr. bhe says; "There is nothing in the f.ict of 1 eing children which need cut off ;:r sons and daughters from a great ieal r accurate informatmu &d considerable experience with the ir.s and outs of wise money spending. Put there is a great Ual in the f.ict of their being Americans which will rhut them off from such information ;i:id experience unless parents make a wry dctermlne-d effort to sen that they get the proper training, for the whole spirit of our country and age is against us in the effort." Puffalo News. Don't say you saw It In the newspaper. Say Neu-s-Times. neglect Money Bank" uic i'du.s.
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