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McCOKMICK. MESSENGER, McCQK;M1CK, S. C- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER .20, 1941
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to the
AILING HOUSE
ly ROGER B. WHITMAN ^
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Removing Dents in Wood.
W HEN a table top is dented by
the dropping of a candlestick
or other heavy object, the dent can
usually be taken out by a process
that will swell the fibers of the wood.
For this the finish around the dent
should be scraped off so that bare
wood is exposed. The dent is then
covered by a cloth dampened with
warm water, which is pressed by a
warm—not hot—iron. The steam pro
duced will be absorbed by the dented
fibers, which will then swell, and
return to their original positions.
The refinishing of the table top will
be required, at least in that part
around the dent. Should the wood
be actually gouged, so that some of
it is removed, the hole that is left
can be filled with stick shellac. This
can be had in all shades of wood col
ors at many large paint stores and
from dealers in cabinet makers’ sup
plies. An old screwdriver is heated
to a point at which it will melt
the shellac, and a litte of the shel
lac carried by the blade is then
transferred to the hole. If the cor
rect amount of shellac is picked up,
the surface can be smoothed by the
warm blade; if too much is used,
the surface can be cut off with a
razor blade. A job of this sort can
be so neatly done that the patch will
hardly be noticed.
Thermometer Setting
One of my correspondents de
scribes an interesting experience
with a thermostat. He could not
understand why the house felt
so cold with the thermostat ther
mometer standing at 70 degrees.
After a time he checked with a
second thermometer, and found that
the thermostat was registering two
degrees higher. His service man
was called in and adjusted the ther
mometer by lowering the glass tube,
so that it registered correctly. He
says that home owners might be
interested to know that thermostat
thermometers are often so made
that they can slide in relation to
the scale, to change the reading,
should it be out of adjustment. I
am sure that the above information
will be found useful. An experi
ment with thermometers that is usu
ally startling to those who have not
tried it is to take the temperature
of tiie air at floor and ceiling at a
time when the wall thermometer is
standing at its normal 70. Only too
often the low temperature on the
floor is the unsuspected cause of
chilliness.
Avoiding Greasy Hands.
When a dirty or greasy job is to
be done, time will be saved by first
coating the hands with something
that will keep the dirt from working
into the pores of the skin. One good
material for this can be made by
dissolving 2 ounces of gum arabic
in 1 pint of water, to be mixed with
% pound of soap chips, dissolved in
1 pint of water. The liquid is heated
in a double boiler, and 1 ounce of
lanolin is then added. The result is
a soft paste, to be rubbed well into
the skin, and especially under and
around the finger nails. On finishing
the job, the hands can be washed
with clear water, or with soap and
water. It is worth while to make
up a quantity of the compound, to
be -stored in tin cans or glass jars
until needed.
Smoky Furnace.
Question * A piped hot air furnace
admits soot to the rooms, in spite
of a recent cleaning. What treat
ment should it have?
Answer: Smoke and soot are es
caping from the firebox into the air
passages through open joints be
tween the furnace sections, due to
the giving out of the cement with
which they were packed. The best
remedy is to renew the cement,
which should be of a variety made
for the purpose and resistance to
heat. Even with the best cement,
the job usually gives out in five
years or so.
‘Woody’ Smell.
Question: About a month ago I was
given a bedroom suite of maple fur
niture. I do not like to put any of
my things in the chest of drawers
because of the very strong “woody”
smell inside. Airing does not seem
to help. Is there any way to get rid
of this odor?
Answer: “Paradi” (moth) crys
tals make an excellent deodorizer.
Put a generous amount of the crys
tals in each drawer and allow to
remain for several days.
Faded Veneer.
Question: A damp towel was
carelessly left on brown walnut
veneer, and made a grayish cloudy
stain. How can this be restored?
Answer: The damage is probably
only in the finish. Try the effect of
scraping it off with a razor blade.
If this also removes the color apply
successive thin coats of oil stain of
the proper shade; get a color sample
card at a paint store. Finish with
a thin coat of varnish.
Noisy Flush Tank.
Question: What is the cause of
the continual noise in my flush tank?
Answer: The washer of the intake
valve is probably worn, so that the
water does not shut off. Replacing
the washer should end the trouble.
Log Cabin Finish.
Question: In the past, I have fin
ished the outside surfaces of the logs
of my cabin with linseed oil, but this
does not last. What could I use in
place of it?
Answer: Put on two coats of good
quality spar varnish.
Wool and Fur Combinations
Make Stunning New Outfits
By CHERIE NICHOLAS
\\T ITH surpassing artistry and
craftsmanship American de
signers are setting a new high in
costume design. Especially are our
American style creators doing them
selves proud in the campus, town
and country ensembles which they
create of gorgeous colorful wool and
stunning fur.
Not only do the costumes pictured
redound to the glory of American
designers but there is fascination
and patriotic thrill in the thought
that the fur, American opossum,
which is combined with the beautiful
wools of these stunning costumes, is
itself decidedly all-American.
The possibilities presented in this
new alliance of wool with opos
sum are endless. Not only is opos
sum a flattering young fur when
used for general utility costumes,
but through scientific skill it has
also been made available for dressy
daytime and evening wear as well
as for all-purpose wear.
A beautifully cut coat is shown
to the left in the group. The ex
quisitely colorful wool stripe of
which it is made speaks for itself.
Now that fashion is advocating
color, women are going in whole
heartedly for coats that add a bold
dash of color glory to the winter
landscape. The soft front fullness
achieved by skillful manipulation of
the stripes is decidedly effective.
The wide notched collar and cuffs of
natural American opossum are per
fect with the subtle blue, lavender
and pink in the tweed.
When one invests in a three-
piece outfit as perfectly ensembled
as the handsome model shown to
the right, she has underwritten for
herself a feeling that wherever she
goes she is sure to be among the
best dressed. This important en
semble for town carries an air of
matchless distinction. The suit is
a masterpiece of fine tailoring. The
three-quarter length cape of Amer
ican opossum with striped tweed to
match the suit will carry through
triumphantly as a--wrap to wear
through the winter with daytime
frocks and party dress as well. A
sure, safe, sound and sane invest
ment, this, that will pay big divi
dends in chic, charm and self-grati
fication.
Centered in the picture is another
example of the intrigue and glamour
expressed in the alliance of bright
wool with smart fur. The coat is
lined with a plaid wool in glowing
high color to match the hood and
blouse. When thrown back the
hood forms a colorfully lined collar.
The jacket and skirt pick up two of
the colors in the plaid. Mittens too,
if you please, of matching fur!
If your new wool ensemble hap
pens to be of wool in the now-so-
fashionable magenta color, and if
it is without fur, you will look very
smart if you carry with it a stunning
huge muff of opossum, and, of
course, there must be a hat of the
same fur to wear with it. The hat
and muff twosome is an accessory
combination especially cited among
topnotch fashions.
Colors highlighted in wools this
season especially stress browns and
dark greens. The new bright blue
is the talk of the town. With furs
it is outstanding in any fashionable
gathering. Amethyst tones and pur
ples also are being played up to
heights of distinction in wools, their
beauty accentuated with handsome
amethyst jewelry and sumptuous
furs.
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Crocheting Has a
Gay Fashion Role
Crocheters, now is your big mo
ment. Crocheting is rising to dizzy
heights of style prestige this sea
son. It is nothing less than aston
ishing to see what novel and in
triguing costume accents can be
achieved with crocheting. This
new enthusiasm for crocheting is
“going big” with leading decigners
everywhere who are bringing new
artistry and imagination into the
field of crochet design.
One of the most fascinating ges
tures noted this season is that the
new longer length heralded for the
smartest vividly colorful suede or
fabric gloves is being achieved by
either gauntlet or mosquetaire tops
done in simple crocheting decorat
ed with tiny crocheted flowers or
tiny ruffles that finish the top edge
and then go meandering down the
glove.
Wool suits and dresses are cun
ningly detailed with pockets cro
cheted of yarn in either a match
ing or a contrasting color. A
crocheted patch pocket embroid
ered in your monogram will add a
thrilling touch to your long middy
like jersey sweater.
Other ideas include a border of
crocheting that widens the brim of
your gay colored felt hat. Add a
bag and belt with related crocheted
detail. Cover big button molds with
plain crocheting adorned with an
applique of crocheted flowers. De
signers are also bringing genius to
play in the crocheting of scarfs and
triangular head coverings. In fact,
there is no end to the charming and
unique uses now being made of
crocheting.
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UNDAYI
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
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Lesson for November 23
Lesson subjects and Scripture . texts se
lected and copyright^ -by International
Council of Religious EduStatlon; used by
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PRATER AND THANKSGIVING
LESSON TEXT—Matthew 6:5-13; Ephe
sians 5:20; I Thessalonlans 5:16-18.
GOLDEN TEXT—Pray without ceasing. In
every thing give thanks.—I Thessalonlans
5:17. 18.
Being one with Christ, tne Chris
tian finds prayer to be as natural as
breathing. As he walks with the
Master he talks with Him, praises
Him, thanks Him, makes his peti
tions and his needs known to Him.
We feel, however, like Christ’s dis
ciples who asked Him to teach them
to pray (Luke 11:1).
I. Instruction in Prayer
Approaching the subject from the
negative viewpoint, Jesus told them
1. How Not to Pray (Matt. 6:5, 7).
Prayer, which is the highest privi
lege of the Christian, is beset by
some deadly dangers.
a. No hypocritical performance
(v. 5). Some who wished to be
seen in prayer managed to be in a
conspicuous place at the Jewish
hours of prayer (nine, twelve, and
three o’clock). There, before a
crowd, they put on a prayer “show”
for the benefit of the onlooking audi
ence. Such a prayer is designed for
the ears of men and never reaches
God.
b. No vain repetition (v. 7). We
do not need to repeat our petitions.
God knows our need (v. 8). When
repetition is the outpouring .of an
earnest and urgent heart it means
much, but that is different from
just repeating phrases.
2. How to Pray (Matt. 6:6, e, 14,
15; Eph. 5:20; I Thess. 5:16-18).
Public prayer is sometimes both
necessary and proper, but usually
our prayer should be
a. In secret (v. 6). When we
pray we should be free from dis
tracting influences or personalities.
We are talking to God and should
give ourselves entirely over to
communion with Him.
b. In faith (w. 6, 8). God knows
what we need even though He waits
to be inquired of concerning it. He
will answer prayer so as to honor
His name in our lives and in our
testimony before others.
c. With forgiveness (w. 14, 15).
No one who comes before God with
an unforgiving spirit toward his
brother is ready to ask God for the
forgiveness which he himself so
greatly needs.
d. With thanksgiving (Eph. 5:20).
To give thanks is altogether fitting
as we come to God in prayer. Note
that we are to be thankful “always”
and “for all things,” not just when
some special blessing or favor has
come to us.
e. Without ceasing (I Thess. 5:16-
18). Union with Christ enables us
to pray without ceasing, even as He
ever prays for us. This does not
call for the constant utterance of
words, but the moment by moment
prayer of a heart and life lifted to
Him. With such praying comes con
stant rejoicing (v. 16). •
II. A Model of Prayer (Matt. 6:9-
13).
The prayer which our Lord taught
His disciples was intended to be a
model rather than a form of prayer.
We may repeat it, however, if we
put into it the prayer of our hearts.
1. God and His Glory (w. 9, 10).
Recognizing Him as our Father
to whom we may and must come
for all things, we in all humility
ascribe all honor to Him. Then we
pray that His kingdom may come,
not only in the future (and we look
forward to it!), but now, in our own
hearts. The true believer wants the
will of God done in his own life and
throughout the aarth, even as it is
perfectly done in heaven.
This prayer begins at the proper
point. A right relationship with God
brings true blessing on earth. The
one who prays is now ready to pre
sent to God
2. Man and His Needs (vv. 11-13).
Daily bread is mentioned first,
for without it life could not continue.
This is the constant need of man,
and his great struggle. God is able
for that problem, and only He is
able. Unless He gives “seed to the
sower and bread to the eater” (Isa.
55:10) we are gone.
But man has even greater spiritu
al needs. Sin needs forgiveness,
weakness needs strength, the power
of the enemy of our souls calls for
deliverance. Again God is able and
ready to hear man’s prayer.
One of the sad things about the
study of prayer is that we are all
! so ready to talk about it, discuss
it, even preach about it, and then
do so little praying. Knowing how
to pray, and admiring a model of
prayer, will profit us nothing, un
less we pray.
Here is a perfectly charming din
ner gown made of silk jersey that
combines sun tan beige for the
blouse with black jersey for the
skirt. The skirt is subtly draped
in the new long sleek lines so popu
lar this season. Note the new,
long dolman sleeves. A wonderful
black cire felt turban has superfine
sheer black lace veiling arranged
over its crown, the ends brought
down and fastened under her chin.
Gold buttons adorn the blouse.
Good Work Never Fails
So, then, Elijah’s life had been
no failure after all. Seven thousand
at least in Israel had been braced
and encouraged by his example, and
silently blessed him, perhaps, for
the courage which they felt. In
God’s world, for those who are in
earnest there is no failure. No work
truly done, no w’ord earnestly
spoken, no sacrifice freely made,
was ever made in vain.—F. W. Rob
ertson.
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1. What country was known in
>lden times as Cathay?
2. Which is said to be the
world’s most beautiful harbor?
3. Where is the phrase “dimin
ished fifth” most likely to be en-
sountered?
4. The name metropolis is de
rived from a Greek word mean
ing what?
5. Approximately how tall is a
male giraffe?
6. “Brother Jonathan” is a
nickname once given to what
country?
can wear this costume day after
day to the office or to school, al
ways with a fresh blouse or inter
esting sweater. It will be ideal
for sports events or travel.
In appearance it is youthfulness
personified. The dart-fitted jerkin
makes the most of a slim waistline.
The skirt is of plain gored con
struction, flaring to a wide hem.
Pattern includes a classic blouse
with convertible neckline and long
and short sleeves.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1477-B Is d«
signed for sizes 12. 14, 16, 18 and 20. Cor
responding bust measurements 30, 32, 34,
33 and 38. Size 14 (32) jerkin requires
% yards 54-inch material, skirt 1% yards
54-inch material and blouse with short
sleeves 1% yards 35-inch material. Send
your order to:
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Enclose 15 cents in coins for
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Lighter-Than-Air Ships
There are three general types
of lighter-than-air ships, the rigid,
the semi-rigid and non-rigid. Some
airship authorities divide them
into only two types, the pressure
airship and the rigid airship. The
pressure ship, which includes both
the non-rigid and the semi-rigid,
maintains its shape and withstands
the stresses and strains of flight
because of the internal pressure)
of the lifting gas. The rigid is
shaped by its internal structure,
over which the fabric is stretched
like a skin.
The Answers
A house-full of smoking pleas
ure is the gay, new Christmas gift
package of Camel Cigarettes now
being featured by local dealers.
Designed in the shape of a house,
trimmed even to the snow on the
roof, this colorful package con
tains four “flat fifties”—200 Camel
Cigarettes, America’s favorite. No
wrapping is needed. There is even
a gift card printed right on the
package. For those smokers on
your Christmas list, give Camels
and be sure your gift is appreci
ated. Camels are also available
in the regular carton of ten pack
ages of “20’s”—200 cigarettes. The
carton, too, is handsomely
wrapped and ready to give.—Adv.
DON’T LET
CONSTIPATION
SLOW YOU UP
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irritable, headachy and everything you
do is an effort, do as xxdlUona do — chew
FEEN-A-MINT, the modem chewing
gum laxative. Simply chew FEEN-A-
MINT before you go to bed—sleep with
out being disturbed—next morning gentle,
thorough relief, helping you feel swell
again, full of your normal pep. Try
FEEN-A-MINT. Tastes good, is handy
and economical. A generous family supply
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2. Rio de Janeiro.
Country in Heart
3. In music.
The accent of one’s country
4. Mother city.
dwells in the mind and in the heart
5. Eighteen feet.
as much as in the Janguage.—La
6. United States.
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