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McCORMICK MESSENGER. McCORMICK. S. (V THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939
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Dress Charmingly Within
Limited Budget; Here's How
By CHERIE NICHOLAS
H ERE’S an encouraging word to
the woman whose wardrobe up
keep must needs be held down to a
limited budget. The skirt with con
trast tops leads the style program
this season. With the separate skirt
or simple foundation dress and a
flock of flattering sweaters, jackets
and blouses tuned to occasion you
can dress as well as the next one
and not be extravagant especially if
you “make your own.”
Here’s hoping the suggestions of
fered in the accompanying illustra
tion will prove an inspiration to get
busy sewing, knitting and embroi
dering on a wardrobe of pretty
things that will carry you trium
phantly through the season from the
dress standpoint.
Let’s start with the right skirt
to wear with the right top accom
paniment. It is easily possible to
carry on a well-dressed appearance
with two skirts in one’s wardrobe,
a wool or crepe for routine wear
plus a velvet or handsome crepe or
slipper satin weave for more for
mal wear. However, you can go as
far as you like in laying in a supply
of skirts and then not have too many
if you go a lot. A tweed, a colorful
plaid, a pleated-all-round type, a
smartly fashioned crepe or satin for
day with a floor-length velvet or
crepe for evening formality, are
none too many.
Of course, with your tweeds and
your plaids you will want a swank
utilitarian sweater. The model pic
tured to the left in the group is eas
ily knit. You will love it because it
is so unusual. It has style distinc
tion written all over it in that it is
knit in a different way, using two
patternings that contrast a vertical
and horizontal handling. A soft
wool yarn in a delectable deep rasp
berry pink is used for the knitting
of this clever sweater.
If it’s something a wee bit dress
ier you are wanting, a touch of gay
hand-embroidery will do just that.
See what can be done in the way of
intriguing embroidery in the sweat
er blouse below to the right. The
model pictured is knitted of rust red
wool and the embroidery is done
in riotous flower colors.
Coming to the dressier modes,
handsome laces of every type and
description make the news head
lines for blouse and jacket and bo
lero fantasies in a big way. It’s
almost like magic the way a bit of
lace transforms into a jacket or
blouse masterpiece and even if you
are not an expert in making things,
a charming jacket-blouse or bolero
as pictured can be put together with
little effort. A collection of lace
tops will array you glamorously
wherever you go.
A lace bolero does wonders in
dressing you up, and does it click
charmingly with last year’s frocks!
It is never so welcome and useful
as at the tail-end of winter when
you are feeling a bit jaded with
dark dresses and feel the need of
something to perk them up. The
carickmacross lace bolero which
you see pictured above to the right
will sound a refreshing new note for
your wardrobe. Scalloped all around
the edges it silhouettes effectively
against the background of a black
dress in either street or evening
length.
A dress-up jacket-blouse to be
worn with skirt or suit lends allure
to your formal afternoon or eve
ning costume. You can get the fine
leaf-patterned lace that fashions the
jacket-blouse pictured below to the
left in ravishing colors or in black.
The glittering rhinestone buttons
complete the formal look.
• Western Newspaper Union.
In Sleek Satin
Slipper satin in dark or evening
shades is playing an outstanding
role for dine and dance wear. It is
fashionable either in dark or pastel
shades. Youth is in the red this
season and no mistake about it.
This time it is in gorgeous ruby red
sleek satin.
Give White Bead
Embroidery Trim
Among newcomers in the field of
popularity are very attractive black
dresses for afternoon wear that are
prettified with white bead embroi
dery. The character of the embroi
dered motifs are unique. Some
times the embroidery is done
around the neckline in the new neck
lace effect. Likely as not here will
be a dash of the white beadwork
on the girdle or belt.
The newest of the new is for a
single spray of flowers to be worked
on the bodice top with not a vestige
of white beads showing elsewhere.
The effect takes place of a flattering
corsage worn on the left front shoul
der.
Fur Dyers Adding
To Lure of Skunk
Both kolinsky and Russian fitch in
sable coloring and mink-dyed musk
rat have found great favor. The
fur dyer has also contributed to the
continued success of skunk, now
available in stunning sable and
baum marten shades.
Foxes—silver, red and blue—are
extremely important now in the
making of fur coats in short and
intermediate lengths. And a new
comer in this field is the silky lynx.
Odd Companions
Tweed and sequins may seem to
be strange companions but they go
together in this season of striking
fashions.
IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
S UNDAY I
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
e Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for January 15
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education; used by
permission.
PETER SEES CHRIST’S GLORY
LESSON TEXT—Matthew 17:1-9, 14-18.
GOLDEN TEXT—We beheld his glory, the
glory as of the only begotten of the Father.
—John 1:14.
Service in the name of Christ can
be nothing but an empty formality,
and a disappointing experience of
one’s inability really to help anyone,
unless it is backed by a vision of
the Saviour in all His glory. To
Peter, whose life we are studying,
there came such an experience as
he went with the Lord to the Mount
of Transfiguration. We cannot
duplicate that day of days in his life
in any physical sense, but we may,
yes we must, withdraw to that quiet
place where we may spiritually see
Him whose we are and whom we
serve as our transcendent Lord.
I. A Vision of Glory (w. 1-9).
1. A mountain-top experience (w.
1-3).
Too much of the daily life and
walk of Christians is in the valley.
We need now and then to come up
to the high places where we may be
spiritually renewed. Jesus is ready
to take us as He did the three dis
ciples, “up into a high mountain
apart.” We may not be able to
move our bodies, but our spirits
may soar to sublime heights with
Him. There He will reveal Him
self in all His g^ory.
2. A mistaken attitude (v. 4).
Whether Peter was confused by
the remarkable experience, or if it
was but another expression of his
unfortunate tendency to talk when
he should be quiet, we do not know.
But he is a representative of those
who miss the supreme blessing of
such a priceless moment by trying
to tell bod what should be done.
Had Peter’s suggestion been ac
cepted by our Lord there would nev
er have been any redemption for the
human race. Sin and sorrow would
have reigned supreme in the earth,
while he and his brethren enjoyed a
sea .on of fellowship with Moses and
Elias and their Lord, t
3. A divine testimony (w. 5-7).
God spoke and scattered the con
fusion of men’s thinking by declar
ing the deity of Jesus, “This is my
beluved Son,” and His supremacy,
“Hear ye him.” We live in days of
theological and philosophical confu
sion. We struggle in vain to resolve
the moral chaos which has resulted
from erroneous teaching by any
arguments or by the devices of men.
Let us appeal to the Word of God.
It is plain, powerful, “sharper than
a two-edged sword.”
4. A glorious result (w. 8, 9).
“They saw no man save Jesus
only.”
II. A Call to Service (w. 14-18).
Service should never precede
vision. Vision is given as a prep
aration for service.
1. A needy soul (w. 14, 15).
We live in a world of such des
perate need that even the confirmed
“alTs well with the world” optimists
are beginning to see that their rose-
colored glasses cannot make them
oblivious to its sin and sorrow. The
boy was sick; his father was in
despair; and these two things just
about sum up the need of most of
humanity.
2. Impotent Christian workers
(vv. 16, 17).
The man brought his son to the
place where he had a right to ex
pect help—to the followers of Christ.
But he found them without faith to
help him. Little Wonder then that
those around them were still in per
verse unbelief. We who profess to
follow Christ, and especially those
of us who say that we are His serv
ants, should be ashamed of our im
potent gestures toward our needy
fellow men. There i- power with
God, power in prayer, power in de
voted and faithful service to Christ.
Let us claim it!
3. The omnipotent Saviour (v. 18).
Jesus spoke, and the demon de
parted. The absolute supremacy of
our Lord appears not only on the
mount of glory, but shines even
more brightly in the valley of need.
Words do not suffice to describe
Him, and yet we must by both word
and life proclaim Him to the world
as its living Lord and Saviour.
4. A glorious result (v. 18).
“The child was cured from that
very hour.”
Here is no partial solution, no
“hope to help you” effort to meet
man’s need. Jesus met the boy’s
full need and at that very hour. Just
so we may tell the sinner that he
may come to the Saviour with the
full assurance that his sin will be
put away, and that by faith he will
become a child of God.
Seventy Years’ Capacity
Therefore thus saith the Lord of
hosts: Because ye have not heard
my words, behold, I will send and
take all the families of the North,
saith the Lord, and Nebuchadnez
zar the king of Babylon, my serv
ant, and will bring them against
this land . . . Moreover, I will
take from them the voice of mirth,
and the voice of gladness . . . and
these nations shall serve the king
of Babylon seventy years.—Jere
miah 25: 8-11.
WHAT to EAT and WHY
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C. Houston Goudiss Suggests the Part Played by Diet
In Helping to Prevent the Common Cold
By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS
S TATISTICS compiled over a period of years indicate that
during the months of January and February, the number
of colds and other respiratory infections continually mounts.
Usually a peak is reached in late February or early March.
It is during the next eight or ten weeks, therefore, that, in
the light of past experience, more adults will lose time from
their work and more children^
will be absent from school, as
a result of colds, than at any
other period during the year.
The Tremendous Cost of Colds
It has been estimated that colds
cost the United States more than
a billion dollars a
year. That figure,
of course, is only
an estimate. It
merely attempts to
gauge the dollars
and cents lost in
wages; and in the
money spent in an
effort to overcome
colds. It does not
take into account
the discomforts
that may be caused
by this common complaint. Nor
does it allow for the possible after
effects of a neglected cold.
stricken, we can and should help
to build up bodily resistance, so
that we develop strong reserves
against the unknown cold germ
and any others lurking about.
Inasmuch as a program for
building up bodily resistance is
one which encourages greater
health and longevity, it is a pro
gram which all forward-looking
homemakers should put into ef
fect for their families.
Helping to Build Resistance
Such a program should include
proper food, normal elimination,
adequate exercise and sufficient
rest and sleep so as to avoid fa
tigue. Just as food plays an im
portant part in helping to promote
growth, maintain health and in
crease the chances for longevity,
so does it have a stellar role in
the battle to prevent colds.
Cause and Cure Obscure
No scientists today are willing
to state what causes colds or how
they may be cured. Large num
bers of clinical and laboratory
tests have been performed
throughout the world in an effort
to discover why we catch cold.
Numerous records have been
made concerning colds in men,
women and children, as scientific
workers have patiently and per
sistently tried to investigate the
cause of colds. They have sought
even one clue that might help us
to outwit this common enemy!
Various theories have been ad
vanced. Many have been discard
ed, and others have been consid
ered sufficiently plausible to in
vestigate further. There is one
point on which many authorities
agree: that is a belief that a cold
is caused by a germ so small
that it cannot be seen by the most
powerful microscope.
It has been suggested by a num-
bei of competent observers that
whenever the weather becomes
damp and raw, and wherever
crowds of people gather together,
the cold germ may find victims
among those whose resistance is
low.
Prevention Rather Than Cura
Though we may not know pre
cisely what causes a cold, nor
how to cure it once we have be?n
The Right Food a Strong Weapon
The well balanced diet, as I
have previously stated, is one that
is built, first of all, upon a firm
foundation of the protective foods
—milk, eggs, fresh fruits and
vegetables. These are the foods
that are richest in minerals and
vitamins—substances which help
to regulate body processes and
help to guard against deficiency
diseases.
There should be adequate pro
tein to allow for the demands of
growth and to help repair woj-n-
out body tissue. There should be
enough bulk or cellulose to help
promote normal elimination. And
there should be a sufficient
amount of water and other fluids;
for water flushes the countless
channels of physical existence, as
it passes from the body through
the lungs and skin, as well as
through the kidneys and the large
intestine.
Significance of Vitamin A
Nutrition authorities are fre
quently asked, “Is there any spe
cific food substance that may be
said to be particularly helpful in
preventing colds?” or “Is it true
that vitamin A is especially valu
able in combatting colds?”
Here is one answer to both ques
tions: scientists have found evi
dence that vitamin A, which oc
curs most abundantly in milk and
other dairy products, and in
green, leafy and yellow vegeta
bles, helps to keep the epithelial
cells of the mucous membranes in
good condition, so that the natural
defenses are preserved.
One of our outstanding nutrition
authorities has gone on record as
saying that in his opinion, at least
four times the amount of vitamin
A required for apparent health
may bring a good return in
health protection.
It is important to remember,
however, that the best single t
piece of advice that can be given
regarding diet is to eat moderate*
ly of well balanced meals.
Don't Overeat
In addition to partaking ade
quately of the protective foods,
those who are endeavoring to plan
a program of living that will help
to prevent the common cold should
likewise guard against overeating.
One should also do e\'erything
possible to avoid coming in direct
contact with persons who have
colds.
Through a routine of correct eat
ing and sound habits of hygiene,
the homemaker can go a long way
toward helping her family to pre
vent colds. Remember that here,
especially, an ounce of prevention
is worth perhaps more than m
pound of cure!
Questions Answered
Mrs. L. A. C.—No, it is not es
sential to include an egg in the
school child’s breakfast, provided
he receives an egg in some form
during the day. An ample, and
easily digested breakfast might
include fruit, cereal with milk,
toast and milk to drink.
Miss C. M.—Yes, it is true that
molasses contains calcium. The
amount in a tablespoon and a half
has been compared to the amount
of this mineral which can be ot>*
tained from one and one half cup*
of diced carrots.
<£>—WNU—C. Houston Goudiss—1939—45
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS
Correct Table Height.—For per
sons below or above, average stat
ure, the following test will deter-
nsine the best height for a kitchen
table: When a worker, standing
erect, can place the palms of her
hands on the table without stoops
ing, the height of the table is cor
rect.
Care of Steel Wool.—Steel wool
will last so much longer if dried
in the sun or on the radiator
after each using. This will pre
vent its rusting and becoming un
pleasant.
• • •
Sew for Now and Spring
IT’S fun to sew during the long
* winter evenings, when you use
these simple patterns, each in
cluding a detailed sew chart, so
that you can follow them with no
trouble, and listen to the radio at
the same time. Right now, the
stores have grand bargains in fab
rics, too, so it’s certainly the time
to get some sewing done. You
can make such pretty things, and
save so much money, by doing it.
Two-Piecer for Girls.
Here’s a charming dress that
girls in the 10-to-16 size range will
love for school, and it’s so easy
to do that those who like sewing
can make it themselves. The
basque blouse hugs in (by means
of darts), to make the waist look
small. The skirt has such a pret
ty flare. Both can be worn with
other things. Choose wool crepe,
flat crepe, silk print or moire. It
will be pretty, this summer, in
crisp cottons, too.
Three Pretty Aprons.
Make this dainty, useful set of
aprons now, and have it ready
when spring weather arrives and
people begin to drive up unex
pectedly for meals. You’ll enjoy
having the aprons right now, too,
when you serve refreshments to
your club. This set is a nice party
prize, and . a gift idea for your
friends who are brides-to-be. It in
cludes two practical * pinafore
styles, both made so that they can
not slip off your shoulders when
you have your hands in the dish
water. Also, a sweet little frilly tie-
around. Choose dimity, linen, per-,
cale or dotted Swiss.
The Patterns.
No. 1657 is designed for sizes 10,
12, 14, and 16 years. Size 12 re
quires l Vs yards of 39 inch mate
rial for long-sleeved blouse; 1%
yards for short-sleeved blouse; %
yard for contrasting collar and 1%
yards for skirt.
No 1639 is designed for sizes 32,
34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46. Size
34 requires, for apron No. 1, 2
yards of 35 inch material and 12
yards of braid. For apron No. 2,
2V4 yards of 35 inch material and
9 yards of braid. For apron No. 3,
1% yards of 35 inch material and
3 yards of pleating.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020,
211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111.
Price of patterns, 15 cents (in
coins) each.
© Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service.
Debunking the Heroes
The designation “Public Enemy
No. 1” has done much toward tak
ing the self-conceit out of crim
inals who thought they were dar
ing heroes.
The only friends we ever
had that we really cared for,
we did not criticize. That is
why we had them.
The worst prison the world has
to offer is enforced association
with a circle of narrow minds.
Consider Your Influence
Others do much toward making
your life, and you are equally in
fluential in that of someone else.
The key to success has to be
put in the right lock.
The right angle from which
to approach a difficulty is the
try-angle.
Charity seems cold when one
gives because he ought to instead
of because he likes to.
Making the Bed.—When you get
out of bed in the morning, turn
back the cover over the footboard
and allow the air to freshen and
sweeten the bedding. Beds should
never be made as soon as the
occupant has risen; at least an
hour should be given to airing it.
• * •
To Cream Butter.—Remove but
ter that is to be used in making
cake from the icebox about one
hour before you start mixing in
gredients. It will then be much
easier to cream it.
• * * »
Slicing Figs and Dates. — To
slice figs, dates and prunes for
cooking, cut them with scissors
dipped frequently in warm water.
This helps avoid stickiness and
makes even-edged pieces. Fotf
fruit puddings, it often is advis
able to cover cut fruit with warm
water so it will mix better with
the other ingredients.
• * •
Newsprint Stains.—To remove
stains caused by newspaper print
from washable material, sponge it
with warm water and soapsuds
and rinse thoroughly in clear
warm water. If unwashable,
sponge with even strokes with a
small sponge dipped in ether. If
the stains are old, soak them 10
minutes in kerosene before apply
ing ether.
• • •
Use for Leftovers. — Leftover
pieces of soap may be made into
a jelly for laundry use. Leftover
pieces of toilet soap make a nice
jelly for a shampoo.
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ERVICE
is Traditional Among
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for their comfort; its two res
taurants, for their superior
food. Its big swimming pool
is a favored meeting place of
the younger set; its restful
solarium, a quiet place of re
pose; its famous “Shelton
Corner Bar” is noted for its
fine liquors.
And All Thnan Outstanding
Advantages at Surprisingly
Rsasonabls Ratas.
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