A Making a Practical Valance for a Bed By RUTH WYETH SPEARS SMART new house it was, and all the curtains and slip- covehs were made by following my sketches in Book 1, SEWING, for the Home Decorator! But when we came to the second floor it was my turn to get a few pointers. The treatment of each of the two principal bedrooms was quite dif- ferent. One was very simple with a lovely old quilt used for a bed- spread; the other was in flowery | 6YDS.FLOWERED CRNTZY © §AYD5.BLUE CHINTZ 3 20YDS. BIAS BINDING / TO AN OLD SHEET OR| | MUSLIN CUT TO FIT THE TOP OF THE BED SPRINGS — be removed with the spread at night. Here is the flowered bedspread and the small sketch shows you how the valance problem was solved. As my clever young host- ess poinaed out, this is really a bright idea because the valance and its foundation make a cover for the springs in case they are not the boxed type. With the help of Book 1, you can make many of the things you have been wanting for the house. Book 2—Embroidery and Gifts, is full of ideas for ways to use your spare time in making things for your- self or to sell. Books are 25 cents each. If you order both books, the quilt leaflet illustrating 36 authen- tic embroidery stitches will be in- cluded FREE. Address, Mrs. Spears, 210 S. Desplaines St., Chi- cago, Il. HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS \/ Caution.—Any spot that is too hot to place your hand is too hot to place a can of kerosene. * > * To Stiffen Hairbrush Bristles.— Dissolve an ounce of alum in a quart of boiling water, and when cold pour into a pie-dish. Stand only the bristles in the solution for half an hour, then shake well and allow to dry with the bristles downwards. » » . Substitute for Bread Crumbs.— Good substitutes for bread or cracker crumbs in casserole dishes are potato chips, shredded wheat, flaked dry cereals, and small noodles. » * » No More Frayed Edges.—Trou- sers will not fray along the edge of the turn-up if a strip of skirt binding is sewn just inside, where they rub on the wearer's shoes. Replace the binding when worn. * * » Save the Crockery.—Crockery will not be so easily broken if you wring out a spare dish-cloth and before placing the washed china the water drains into the cloth. » * - To Clean a Sponge.—Leave a dirty sponge to soak for a few hours in peroxide and cold water. To a basin of cold water add two tablespoonfuls of peroxide. Rinse the sponge well in Several ciean waters. For indigestion or CONSTIPATION CLEANSE INTERNALLY the fea-cup way. Garfield Tea acts promptly, pleasantly, MILDLY. Not a cure-ail, but certainly constipation. At \ iL drug-stores— (( 7) Garfield Tea Co. Dept. 44 You can depend on the special sales the merchants of our town announce in the columns of this paper. They mean money saving to our readers. It always pays to not afraid of their mer- A Satine or their prices. “ THE SPECIALS GARAGE WILL MAKE A SWELL PLACE TO PASTE UP A CIRCUS r { Hey, You @N PASTE A (IRCUS PICTURE. ON OUR 4 HOUSE. IN FRONT FOR TWO TICKETS \e | ED GEE, THAT WITH CIRCUS | SWELL _ Ed oF “THESE. C. M. Payne OWNU SURE: JusT F16URE. OUT WHAT ACCESSORIES You NEED pr — \ WN By 3 Millar Watt HERE COMES THE TRAIN AGAIN, POP — NOT KEEPING TIME First Cold Storage Egg—How long you been here? I've been in a year. Second Cold Storage Egg—It's been so long I've forgotten, Blind, Not Deaf miscuous flirting,” hear what people say of you.” Sound Effect ing, 99-klonk, 99-klonk, 99-klonk? Moe—I give up. en leg. Deadbroke—~Why do you address me as “Ole Hoss”? Collector—I want you to pony up! They come to the Do they contain an appetite-stimulating fruit acids? Have you cut down somewhat on carbohydrates and fats? Or are you still offering enough energy foods at each meal to supply the fuel requirements of cold winter cays? A carefully ch cellent diet is an the children at osen ex- let-down and remedy for that both often experience For science what food substances necessary {o promd geason are ant he Obtaining the Appetite Vitamin We know for example that when be a deficiency of tamin B - complex which nutritionists call B.. evi- and clinical tamin. is essential for the mainte nance of a keen ap- petite. In addition, for the normal go that it must be provided in suf- ficient amounts if food is to be utilized is best advantage. Among the foods which supply this vitamin are whole reals, bran, eggs, beans, carrots, spinach It is also found in many though usually in lesser amounts. In general, a most sat and cab- intake of the vitamin is to include generous amounts of whole cereals, milk vegetables fruits. As these foods likewise contribute many other necessary substances, they rate a promi- appetite-promoting grain It is also extremely important that menus for finicky should be rich in iron. For this hemoglobin that carries purifying oxygen to every cell in the body. Iron-rich foods include liver, eggs, whale grain cereals, dried fruits, and green, leafy vegetables. 1 have repeatedly urged the gener- ous consumption of green, leafy vegetables, and I cannot 100 emphasize their impor- tance 2s a source of iron, as well as other essential minerals; an si 4 ~ VIlainas. Keep the Diet Laxative Another piece of advice that recommendation that you include in the diet adequate amounts of bulky foods. These are necessary to help promote normal elimina- tion. If your menus contain too highly sancentrated foods, And that in itself may be lack of interest in Here again fruits and important. To- gether with whole grain cereals they constitute our Get Plenty of Milk Milk is another food that should be used generously, because it contains such a wide assortment of protective substances. It is our foremost source of calcium, which is required for the teeth, bones and for sound healthy nerves. And it contains every known vitamin in varying amounts. If your family does not care for milk as a beverage, make fre- quent use of cheese which is es- ” ar v ry 4 9 and vitamins? y © J flavors and sentially milk in concer form. sauces and It can also nourishing served for Follow the soup wit} from crisp greens and protein food, such as cheese, nuts, or hard-co And top off with a fruit des nilk freely makin be cream iuncneor ked eggs. sert. r Salads Twice a Day | A crisp appetizer salad makes |a good beginning for the main meal of the day. A combination of watercress, dandelion greens, let- | tuce or shredded cabbage, with fruit, or a small amount of a sav- ory fish paste will intrigue the most reluctant appetite. And when the salad is served at the begin- ning of a meal, you can be sure that it will be eaten before the | hunger is satisfied. | Another way to get additional | vegetables into a meal is to mold | them in gelatin and serve as a din- | ner salad. Or an assortment of its can be treated in the same y and used as a combination dessert. If prepared used, a wide flavor combi- very hildren will eat alad and gelatin desserts are variety of color and can be achieved with and ¢ relish. You'll be surprised to discover how quickly interest can be stimu- | lated by serving familiar foods In a new way! nations lit4le § $+ little effort; them with Questions Answered Mrs. G. M. F.—The green outer leaves of lettuce or cabbage are richer in vitamin A than the color- less leaves at the of the head. For this reason, it's advis- able to shred them and use for a salad or sandwiches. 1 Mrs. M. P. G.—Types of fats | which are generally regarded as relatively easy to digest are the finely emulsified forms found in egg yolk, milk and cream. Also those in bacon, cheese, ice cream, butter and salad oils. © WNU~C. Houston Goudiss- 183962, inside Big Bills | The bureau of engraving and | printing prints bills of $500,000 de- | nomination and $1,000,000 denom- | ination for large government | financial transactions and for | large private financial transac- | tions. These bills may not be con- | sidered as legal currency because they are not printed for that pur- pose. The largest bill in circulation as legal United States currency is the $10,000 bill. A GREAT BARGAIN , VESPER TEA | PURE ORANGE PEKOE 50 Cups for 10 Cents RN Ask Your Grocer v rh» is knowledge of a manufacturer’sname and Wht it stands for. 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