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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORIVlfCK. S. C.. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1939 Many Spring Suits Feature Definitely Longer Jackets By CHERIE NICHOLAS p'OR quite some time there have *■ been rumors that longer-jacket suits are coming in, and the big news is that they are actually “in. See several of the latest arrivals shown in the illustration. Not that every jacket with every suit is longer this reason for the legions and legions of nifty now- so-voguish snug-fitting types that so gaily flaunt bright plaid and wool stripes atop youthful pleated or many-gored monotone skirts would rise up in utter protest to such a statement. When we say “jackets are definitely longer” we are re ferring to certain models recently turned out by leading designers that bring a distinctively “new*’^message in regard to jacket length^. In addition to its smart longer length we especially call your at tention to the swank boxy lines of the jacket to the left in the picture. This is a very new and important silhouette, one, as you will observe, in direct contrast to the figure-fit- ting basquelike snugness so popu lar of late. This striking suit by Creed in beige and brown wool di agonal is one of those to-be-coveted possessions that underwrite a guar antee of high-style prestige at the same time that it registers 100 per cent perfect from the utilitarian standpoint. The blouse worn with it is of green and beige paisley- patterned surah. Jot down in your notebook the importance of surah silk this season for both frocks and the blouse. Convincingly representative of the latest trend toward increasing length for jackets is the suit shown to the right in the foreground. In this stunning striped wool jacket with monotone skirt a lady of fash ion is sure to appear at her best wherever her program of activities may take her during the daytime hours. Notice the smooth-fitting shoulders and the manner in which this patrician tailleur hugs the hips in perfect precision. It’s the way of the newer jackets to do just this and the lines are flattering to both the very youthful slim figure and the more dignified lady with “curves.” It is just such a pace setting fashion as will appeal to ev ery woman who knows her fashions. Gray wool with green and red stripes makes the attractive suit centered in the picture. The jack et offers a compromise between the longer and the shorter versions. The advent of suits made of colorful novelty woolens is one of the high spots on the current fashion pro gram. Not only is a suit imperative this spring if you would be costumed in the height of fashion but with it must go all the “fixings” that add exciting detail and be assured that the accessories that go to complete the new spring ensembles are all exciting to a sensational degree. It is indeed a colorful story replete with thrills that iashion is telling in regard to the new suits and the accessories that go with them. It is not only that the suits them selves involve color combinations and contrasts that simply are breathtaking in their daring and originality but this drama of color reflects throughout every detail of the costume even to the sprightly colorful veils the witchery of which cannot be told in words, likewise new footwear which has yielded to wild flights of color as have in fact the countless other details that con tribute to the glory of the spring 1939' costume. Perhaps most signifi cant of all is the challenge a “suit seas non” never fails to fling to the blouse. C Western Newspaper Union. Fashion Dictates Suits for Spring Just a moment, milady of fash ion, a question for you to answer, please—how about a chic blouse or two or more to add to your collec tion? For of course now that fash ion has thoroughly convinced us that the suit’s the thing for spring, it’s going to necessitate the accumulat ing of a whole wardrobe of blouses, for that is exactly the up-keep that a suit season never fails to demand. Such a bewildering array of blouses as designers are turning out this spring is sure to lead to tempta tion. Perhaps the most irresistible of all will prove to be the perfectly adorable “baby blouse” lace- trimmed and frilled and hand- tucked and otherwise finely hand worked lingerie types. It’s the last word in blouse fashion is this pretty confection of frothy sheer whiteness and it is a treat to see these utterly feminine blouses displayed in the stores for they are so very lovely and it’s been such a long time since they held the center of the stage but fashion’s spotlight is definitely upon them for spring and summer. Tiered Themes in New Silhouettes Tiered themes give evidence that the dress designers are searching for some new means to vary the silhouette. The tiers, usually three in number, distinguish the skirts of some advance spring dressmaker suits as well as sheer woolen frocks. The broken tiered treatment with a straight panel at the front and back of a skirt and the flounces at either side offers a suggestion for those who cling to slenderness of line. The blouse, which has a flounced back, carries out a similar fashion idea. In High Style Pleatings and tuckings done in novel and original ways abound throughout the spring fashion pic ture. The smartly attired young lady here portrayed confines the accordion pleated front of her charming new gown under a stun ning wide belt, and if there is one accessory more than another that fashion is playing up in versatile moods for spring, that accessory is belts. For the belt that adds in finite swank to the costume here shown, Criterion uses a soft white kid with an applique of gayly col ored circles. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL ichool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D. Dean of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. C Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for March 5 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. PETER PREACHES TO . GENTILES LESSON TEXT—Acts 10:30-48. GOLDEN TEXT—Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.—Isaiah 45:22. “God is no respecter of persons.” Sometimes on# wonders whether many of His people know about that glorious attribute of the Godhead. One thing is evident, that very few care to practice this divine princi ple. Just now the world seems to have gone entirely berserk in its proclamation of race superiority. Along with undue and improper rec ognition of wealth and position, there has always been in the hearts of men a measure of • prejudice against other races. These hatreds seem now to have been fanned to a flaming intolerance of such as are not of what some regard as their own superior race. The more definite this intolerance, the more unlike God people really are. Let us weigh ourselves in the balances and see if we too are found wanting. I. “In Every Nation” (w. 30-35). Peter was a Jew, and God how used a vision to teach him a much- needed lesson regarding the carry ing of the gospel to the Gentiles. The Jews were (and still are—let us remember it) God’s chosen peo ple. However, they were not cho sen for their own comfort, conven ience, or glory, but that they might be channels for the outflowing of God’s blessing to all nations. Cornelius was typical of those in every nation who are ready for the preaching of the gospel. He was a God-fearing, righteous man, but none the less in need of redemp tion. God brought this man who was ready to receive the message together with the man Peter who was prepared to preach it, and the result was salvation. Whatever it may be that keeps us. from carrying the gospel to all nations, we ought to recognize as un christian, and put it aside. It may be race-prejudice, for it still per sists ; but it may be an equally dead ly indifference to the needs of oth ers. Let us, like Peter, go to them and open our mouths (v. 34) to pro claim Christ. II. “Good Tidings of Peace” (w. 36-43). The death of Christ for their sins (v. 39), His resurrection from the dead for their justification (v. 40), the coming judgment for sin (v. 42), and remission of sins in His name— these are the essentials of Peter’s message. Note how plain is the truth. Jesus has come and has wrought redemption for all who will believe. Now we must choose wheth er we want Him to be our Judge or our Redeemer. It is a case of “either—or.” Either He is your Sav iour, or He will be your Judge. “God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that be lieveth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:17, 18). The proclamation of this message of redemption was never completed, even “while Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon them all” (v. 44). Blessed inter ruption! Would that we might have more like it in our churches and Bible schools. IH. “The Holy Spirit Fell” (vv. 44-48). Notice that He came upon “them which heard the word” (v. 41). Book reviews, political addresses, discus sion of civic or social problems will not bring the result. Forums, clubs, discussion groups, unless they have for their subject the Word of God, need not expect anything like this to happen. But preaching of the Word of God concerning the person and work of Christ, whether’ it be in a home (like that of Cornelius) or in the great cathedral (and thank God some of them do have such preaching), will result in some soul finding Christ, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It is worthy of note that these be lievers gave evidence of their new found spiritual life by magnifying God, obeying His word, and testify ing to others. It is to the credit of Peter and his companions that they recognized the workings of God’s grace in the lives of these Gentiles. May we also be quick to see, ap preciate, and encourage every true gospel work, whether it be among our own people or with some other race, whether in our church or in some humble cottage. “God is no respecter of persons.” Revelation Must Speak Let Reason count the stars, weigh the mountains, fathom the depths— the employment becomes her, and the success is glorious. But when the question is: “How shall man be just with God?” reason must be si lent, revelation must speak; and he who will not hear it assimilates himself to the first deist, Cain; he may not kill a brother, he certainly destroys himself.—Henry MelviU. WHAT to EAT and WHY Advlce to Homemakers on Howto Feed Families During Coldest Days of Winter; Essential Nutritive Values Described in Terms of Everyday Foods By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS T OWARD the end of winter we sometimes experience some of the coldest weather of the entire season. Tem peratures remain below freezing for days at a time. The air is often raw and penetrating, and blustery winds make it seem as if man is being persecuted by nature. Moreover, this trying weather comes after months of short and often sunless days . . . days which many people have spent in overheated houses, and without sufficient exer cise. So it is no wonder that the body is on trial . . . fight ing to maintain health ... to avoid the colds and other re spiratory diseases that are so prevalent. This is, perhaps, one season when food has a mightier power than at any other time to influence physical well-being. Food Your First Defense In general, women seem to be more aware of the power of food than men. This is fortunate, because they are charged with the solemn re sponsibility of de termining what foods their families shall eat. Since the right food some times makes the difference between sickness and health their husbands and children are the unhappy losers if they fail to rec ognize the need for even one es sential food substance. Occasionally the homemaker’s task is made more difficult by men-folks who pooh-pooh the idea that meals should be planned sci entifically, and who point out that generation after generation sur vived without a specific knowledge of nutrition. People who hold this view fail to take into consideration that many of our ancestors consumed a satisfactory diet without know ing it. Safeguarding Health They should realize also that one can suffer from dietary deficien cies and live . . . though he may not live well! A man can exist upon much less than the amount of iron required for normal health . . . but he probably can not escape secondary anemia. He may be able to get along on a meager supply of vitamins . . . but the chances are that his vital ity will be greatly diminished. And he will face the constant threat of disease that follows in the wake of lowered resistance. Nothing is more foolish than to suppose that what a man eats is entirely his own business! It is a matter of grave concern to his wife and children. For it has been suggested that fully one-half of the illnesses of the American peo ple may be traceable directly, or indirectly, to dietary deficiencies. Let no man, therefore, twit his wife for trying to feed him cor rectly! Time for Good Eating But don’t imagine for a moment that correct eating and good eat ing cannot be synonymous. It is true that there is no time of year when correct eating is more im portant. But it is also a fact that there is no time of year when good eating is more distinctly in dicated! These are the days when break fasts must be especially hearty ... to satisfy keen appetites, to provide generous amounts of fuel or energy values. That means ce reals always, and some form of breadstuff, pancakes or waffles. Cereals are primarily energy foods, but they may also carry substantial amounts of precious mineral salts and vitamin B. Whole grain varieties are also a good source of bulk or cellulose . . . so necessary for regular health habits ... so often over looked in diets that are carelessly planned. Eggs belong on the breakfast menu, too, because they are a top- notch protective food. And there must be fresh or stewed fruit— for vitamins, minerals and rough- age. Balancing the Big Meal Whether the main meal of the day is served at noon or at night, it should be well-balanced, to help safeguard health, and appetizing, to make it sq enjoyable that it will be digested efficiently. It should be built first of all around a protein food: meat; fresh, canned, or quick-frozen fish; cheese, chicken, an egg dish, or a casserole of hearty baked beans. There should be an energy food such as sweet or white po tatoes, rice, macaroni, or noodles, though frequently this can be com bined with the protein food, as in cheese macaroni or beef stew. For variety and palate pleasure, oc casionally serve baked bananas. They rank as an energy food, and also contribute important miner als and vitamins. Vegetables—Raw and Cooked There should be vegetables—one or two of them. Green leafy vege tables, either fresh or canned, should be served several times a week . . . for their iron and vita mins A, B, G, and sometimes C. These may be alternated with the yellow vegetables which are par ticularly notable for their vitamin- A. Don’t overlook onions—they are inexpensive, and a fine source of bulk. Served raw, they provide a substantial amount of vitamin C, the vitamin for which we espe cially prize oranges, grapefruit aiid tomatoes. Include a salad at dinner, lunch or supper; it is well for most nor mal individuals to eat some raw food daily. In cold weather, dress it generously with salad dressing for extra fuel value. Dessert may be pie, pudding or gelatin. The choice depends part ly upon the other foods served at dinner, partly upon the dessert to be served at the third meal of the day. But here is a good gen eral rule to follow. Serve a fruit dessert at one meal—and a pud ding containing milk at the other. Of course, the fruit need not be served plain unless you wish. Fruit pies are splendid for cold * R/W EDGES OF RAG STRIPS BE TURNED AND STITCHED MAKE THE flRST ROW OC AN OVAL RUG AS LONG AS THE OITTERCNCE BETWEEN THE LENGTH AND THE WIDTH OF THE FINISHED RUG * ««U)EAR MRS. SPEARS: The leaflet on making Rag Rugs that just came with your two books is most interesting to me, and I thought you might like to know about a rag rug that literally grew up with our family. When we first went to housekeeping I started what I hoped would be a large braided rug for the dining room. When it was big enough to go under the small table we were using then, I put it down. Each winter I have added more rows to the edge. The family has grown and we all fit on the rug quite nicely now. “I save the best parts of old sheets and dye them different col ors; then tear them into one-inch strips. I have a power machine, so I run these through it turning in the raw edges. The stitching strengthens the strips and makes them firm and neat for braiding.” If this letter inspires you, I have made a sketch here showing how to start your room size rug. If you are not quite that ambitious, you will find many ideas for smaller rugs in the leaflet offered below. NOTE: Now is the time for all of us to give our houses a fresh start. Crisp new curtains; a bright slipcover; new lampshades; or an ottoman will do the trick. Make these things yourself. Mrs. Spears’ Book 1—SEWING, for the Home Decorator, shows you how with step-by-step, easy to follow sketches. Book 2—Gifts, Novel ties and Embroidery, shows you how to make fascinating things from odds and ends and will save its cost many times. Books are 25 cents each; if you order both books, copy of the new Rag Rug Leaflet will be included free. Ad dress Mrs. Spears, 210 S. Des- plaines St., Chicago, 111. In a Motor Car When you buy an automobile you buy a ton and a third of steel, 33 pounds of copper and brass, 2 pounds of tin, 27 pounds of lead, 144 pounds of cast pig iron, 110 pounds of rubber, a tenth of a bale of cotton, 13 square yards of up holstery fabric, 2Vz gallons of spraying lacquer, 37 pounds of pa per and fiber board and 18 square feet of glass. — Commentator Magazine. weather meals, fruit and gelatin combine nicely, and fruit may be incorporated in cakes, as in apple sauce cake. Rounding Out Day's Nutrition Whether the third meal of the day is lunch or supper in your household, it should round out the day’s nutrition. If you need to get more milk into the diet, let your lunch or supper include a cream soup. If you haven’t served eggs previously during the day, choose a souffle or a dish contain ing creamed eggs. A starchy food, a salad, a dessert and a bev erage will complete a meal that both satisfies the appetite and> meets nutritional requirements. It is not difficult to obtain the day’s quota of minerals, vitamins, cellulose, protein, carbohydrates and fats. These substances are to be found in delicious, whole some foods. All you need to re member is not to serve too much of one food and too little of an other. Let the balanced diet be your ideal—and cold weather will prove a tonic instead of a possible men ace to health! Questions Answered Mrs. G. M. L.—At the present time, nutritionists have not yet de termined the exact amounts of vi tamins G and E that should be supplied daily. It is known, how ever, that a diet which furnishes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk will protect the body against a shortage of either vitamin G or E. Miss K. P. D.—Fatty foods have several important functions in the diet. They are a concentrated source of fuel; some of them are a good source of vitamin A; they improve flavor and texture in cookery; and they help to prevent hunger because they slow down the emptying time of the stomach. However, they are highly concern trated, and should be combined with other foods. ©—WNU—C. Houston Goudlss—1939—52. Common Sense About Constipation A doctor would tell you that the best thing to dp with constipation is get at its cause. That way you don’t have to endure it first and try to cure it afterward-you can avoid having it. Chances are you won’t have to look far for the cause if you eat the super-refined foods most people do. Most likely you don’t get enough “bulk”! And “bulk” doesn’t mean a lot of food. It means a kind of food that isn’t consumed in the body, but leaves a soft “bulky” mass in the Intestines. If this is what you lack, try crisp crunchy Kellogg’s All-Bran for breakfast. It contains just the “bulk” you need. Eat All-Bran every day, drink plenty of water, and “Join the Regulars.” Made by Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. Sold by every grocer. v; Force of Habit Great is the force of habit; it teaches us to bear labor and to scorn injury and pain.—Cicero. Plant for a CROP not for a sample I '7> PLANT FERRY'S DATED SEEDS Now you can distinguish between seeds in their prime and seeds that may bo too old to produce a first-class cropl, Ferry’s Seeds pass rigid tests for vitality and germination each year before being packeted. Then each packet is dated. This date is your assurance of live and vigorous seeds. Bo sure your seed packets are marked “Packed for Season 1939.” Select them from the convenient Ferry’s Seeds dis play at your dealer’s. Popular favorites —many at 5c—and new introductions too. All tested and dated for 1939. Send for Ferry’s Homo Garden Catalog. Ferry- Morse Seed Co., Seed Growers, Detroit and San Francisco. 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