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1922 
‘The RURAL NEW-YORKER 
into lengths and put together with glue 
and tacks to make all the letters of the 
alphabet and all the numbers up to 10. 
They are 4 in. tall, and have flat bases, 
and are so made that each one will stand 
alone. They can be used to build with, 
and gradually the child will learn to know 
the names of the different letters and 
numbers. From that it is but a step to t; e 
simpler words, and a little knowledge of the 
phonic system by which reading is taught 
in most of the schools now will enable a 
mother to step front one word to another 
so easily that a very little child can fol¬ 
low. Our tive-yoar-ohl son, Van, has 
already learned his uanv, and from that 
has learned other words of the “an" fam¬ 
ily—fan. man, ran, pun, can. lie builds 
the words himself and makes play of it. 
The set which we have cost a dollar, and 
are so solidly built that they will stand 
as much wear and tear as any other set 
of blocks. MBS. E. E. L. 
mace, allspice, cloves and cinnamon; one 
ounce each of gum benzoin pounded 
coarse, one ounce chipped orris root, a 
little dried and pulverized orange and 
lemon peel, sandalwood sawdust and pow¬ 
dered myrrh. Mix all together and pack 
in the rose jar. In the bottom put a little 
oil of rose and a grain of musk; then 
pack in prepared mixture, Some add. as 
each layer is packed, a little bay rum. 
but. we think this overpowers the odor of 
roses. When the jar is packed, cover 
tightly and leave closed for three months, 
so that the perfume may be well blended. 
WOMAN AND HOME 
You ought to drink 
only the best! 
I'llripe. ti.'uufined fruit does not 
agree with you ; neither, does 
unripe, damaged coffee. 
"MV OWN" coffee is a wonder- 
tni of whole, sound, 
large berries. It is roasted fresh, 
it w ill agree with yon. 
DRINK ALL YOU WANT! 
Send $3,00 (check, money order or cash) for 
10 ihs. prepaid. 
ALICE FOOTE MACDOUGALL 
73 Front Street - - New York, N. Y. 
In Distant Fields the Clover Brims with 
Bloom 
In distant fields the clover brims with 
‘ bloom, 
And daisies weave their dances on the 
hills. 
Along its silver bank the river spills 
Tale, sparkling ripples where the willows 
loom ; 
Yet in the confines of some narrow room 
Here in the town where tumult never 
stills 
We walk a weary round of cares and 
Some New Gift Ideas 
One of the most popular of the girls 
of our little community is soon to he mar¬ 
ried. and to go far away to her new home. 
The Sabbath school class to which she 
belongs gave a party in her honor and 
presented her with a set of very pretty 
dishes. On presenting them, an explana- 
„ „ __, . „" tion was given, as follows: The dishes 
Oh. to change these pavements for the 
rocks 
That ramble down beside some wood¬ 
land brook, 
And for the roar and rushing in the 
street 
To hear the wind amid the great hem¬ 
locks 
That guard the far-flung heights, and, 
oh, to look 
Not on man's work, but God’s, pure 
and complete! 
ELISABETH" SCOLLAKD 
in New York Herald. 
If you flrm’t know my codec I will send you 3-lb- 
to try for Si-00. All my coffee sold on money 
back guarantee. 
Stop, Look and Listen 
Natural Yarn Cotton Socks. Not dyed or 
bleached. Just as they come from (ho- 
machines. Ileal comfort for 
tender, swollen or blistered 'Hti]' 
feet. Give twice the wear of 
dyed stockings. .Send 20 cents 
for siugle pair; 95cents for lm.lf 8 
dozen; or Si. 80 per dozen. Sizes {j !|\ 
9VS-H&- Prices west of the Mis- . ijjjffl 
sissippi River. $1.00 for half 
dozen or $1.00 per dozen. Stale :i| 
size of shoe. J . tMu 
The Rural Patterns 
In ordering always give number of pattern 
and size desired, sending price with order 
for much reflection and discussion, but 
it is not my intention to “preach a ser¬ 
mon.” I merely wish to state that it is 
so easy to strew a few flowers along the 
pathway of the living—a kind word, a 
little gift, a helping hand in time of 
trouble—and. later, there is no room for 
vain regret. 
Having been nil invalid one-third of my 
life. I have known the joy both of giving 
and receiving, and recent experiences in 
being literally showered with flowers 
prompted me to write this. I live about 
one and a half miles from a lively little 
educational center and have a number of 
kind friends in town, as well as in the 
country, who “say it with flowers." 
The first Saturday of this month (May) 
was violet day. The first contribution 
came from two little nephews who live 
on an adjoining farm. A gentle knock 
was heard at a front door, and investiga¬ 
tion disclosed only a bouquet at the door, 
although shortly afterward the little lads 
were discovered hiding behind a rose¬ 
bush. Then they came in and gleefully 
talked of the ir ‘'surprise,” while the little 
three-year-old nephew explained; “I 
pick’ the dandy-lions fo’ you an’ help’ 
pick the vi’lcis. too." All day the bou¬ 
quets came, until there were five of pur¬ 
ple violets. Loveliest of all was a large, 
low, glass dish filled with a mass of pur¬ 
ple and green, brought by a neighbor's 
daughter, who said: “I picked these for 
mamma, but she said she would enjoy 
them better if you could enjoy them, too.” 
The second Saturday the shower con¬ 
sisted of two bouquets of giant pansies 
from town friends and a bouquet each nf 
purple, yellow and fragrant white violets 
from schoolgirls. <>n Sunday a bouquet 
of purple lilacs and Narcissi, one of apple 
blossoms and one of beautiful salmon-pink 
geraniums and ferns were added to the 
collection. 
Happy? How could even an invalid 
he otherwise than happy in a bower of 
fragrant beauty? Proudest, if not hap¬ 
piest, of all the donors of flowers are the 
little tots who. in this way, may be 
taught to think of others. Flowers are 
such quiet, refreshing “company" that it 
surely pays to share thorn generously wi h 
others, especially the sick, the lonely or 
the aged. a CO entry Invalid. 
Natural Yarn 
Hosierv Mills 
Fleetwood Penna U.S.A 
We saw recently iu one of the large 
department stores a sale of regulation 
navy hammocks for ,$1.55. They were 
merely a rectangular piece of heavy white 
sailcloth, with eyelets for hanging, and 
would be handy for camping, or ou the 
farm. 
Save Fruit—Make Money 
wiili tliu l\ S. ('ooU Slovp Prit'v. Can 
1 m> iimm! oh Cook or CiiiH SIovk. Dries 
nil fruit.') mill voffotalilM. Thousands 
in u#c\ Endowed by Apr» I. Dept. U. s. 
hoy. Sal itlii H Ioii 4. mi run teed. 
Directions free. I'rloe >5.50 and po>t- 
njre. Write for full description nnd 
price delivered to 3 *ou. Agents wanted. 
AMERICAN' EVAPORATOR CO. 
Itojc J-U M’nync#l>oro, Pu. 
It urn arb and fig marmalade calls for 
N lbs. of rhubarb, M lbs. of sugar, 1 lb. 
of figs, juice of one lemon, grated rind 
of one-half lemon. Wash the figs and 
cut fine: put in bottom of preserving 
kettle. Cut the rhubarb into inch cubes 
and spread evenly over the figs; over 
the rhubarb spread 1 lb. of the sugar, and 
let it stand over night. The next day 
cook slowly till it looks clear, then add 
the remainder of sugar, and cook till 
thick. About 15 minutes before taking 
from the fire add the lemon rind and 
juice. Seal in jelly glasses or jars. 
9879. One - piece 
dress, with over 
panel, for misses and 
small women. 20 
cents. 
p | OF SLIGHTLY ll VMMiEIt CROCKERY 
D Ci I f 0 1 o Hold riiliuiwul t*. ronkiitcmtre, .ihimlnum wiro. «*ir. 
shipped direct from factors to consumer. Write MS 
for particulars. E. SWflSEV 8 CO., Portland..Maine 
2108. Bathing Suit 
with knickers. 34 to 
44 bust. The medium 
size will require 2% 
yards of material 30 
or 44 inches wide, 
1% yards 54, with 2 
yards 30 or 40. 1 c, 
yards 54 for knick¬ 
ers. 20 cents. 
PATCHES for Patchwork ter for house¬ 
hold package. Co limes. Percale*. Ginghams, etc. Orh< r 
bargains. TEXTILE STOKES, Bo* 301*. Yaltnille. Conn. 
5x7 inches, 25 all different, post paid 25c. 
H. Hneppner 301 Bill Ave.. Lono Island Cily, N. Y 
DRY YOUR FRUIT 
j Wit. i. a Southern correspondent, Davida 
|R. Smith, send her address to this de¬ 
partment? 
S nnJ Vegetables by slunm Jn two hours* on tho 
“GRANGER” 
Home Evaporator 
Cheaper Ilian canning—No jara—No sugar— 
Lena work — No I 039 — Cost $6.00 up. Send for dialog l’ 1 
EASTERN MFG. CO., 259 S. 4th St., PHILA., PA. 
2m I 
1022 L 
Here is an old-fashioned recipe for 
"candied fruit. Pitted cherries and plums, 
or quartered apricots, arc especially fle- 
* litin us candied: Weigh the fruit, and 
( for each pound allow a pound and a quar¬ 
ter of sugar and a cup of water. Roil 
.these together to make the syrup, cooking 
luntil it has reached "soft-ball” stage (2MS 
degree. Fahrenheit). Put the fruit in a 
shallow dish nnd pour the syrup over so 
'that all the fruit is covered. Set on the 
-fire and allow to come once to the boil, 
’and then set aside until the next day. 
(Drain the fruit ou to a sieve and add 
another cup of sugar to the syrup and 
•boil agaiu until it reaches the same tem¬ 
perature as the first time; put. in the 
fruit, again and let it come to the boil, 
and then set aside until next day 
I this three times, allowing the additional 
-U np of sugar each time. By then the 
fruit, will have absorbed all the syrup 
2130. Blouse v.'.th 
ruglHii sleeves, 34 to 
42 bust. 
10S2. Embroidery 
motif, 3*4 Inches 
wide, with narrow 
banding 1*4 inches 
wide to match. 
Tllft medium size 
will require 1L 
yards of material 
3<», 40 or 42 inches 
Wide. 20 cents. 
9875. Boy’s Coat, 
2 to 10 years. The 
medium size will re¬ 
quire 2*4 yards of 
material SO indies 
wide. 21) cents. 
As the kitchen is a workshop wherein 
a housewife spends much time, the tool' 
should be such its to make the work easier. 
The correct height of sink, range, etc., is 
an important factor in avoiding back¬ 
aches. . 
The. top of our sink is MM m. from the 
floor, but a toll woman should have it 
higher. A little experimenting may he 
necessary to ascertain just the height at 
which the work can be done with least 
strain. Have the drain board extend we’l 
to the left of the sink, as it is needed more 
on that, side than on the right. Our drain 
hoard is covered with zinc, and is thus 
more sanitary and convenient than if of 
bare wood or covered with oilcloth. 
The work table is strong, but light, 
nnd is fitted with castors, so it can lit* 
easily moved front place to place to sui ! 
the work. Wheel it near the sink and 
many steps are saved when washing a 
great pile of dishes. It is Ml! in. high,, so 
that I do not have to stoop when working 
at it. 
The clothes rack also is fitted with cas¬ 
tors. so is easily moved when filled with 
clothes. 
A long-handled dustpan is another back- 
saver. 
I notice so many women putting their 
tubs on boxes or chairs that are entirely 
too low. Our wash bench is a hpmemade 
are of a “stock pattern” carried regularly 
in a large store of a neighboring city, and 
if the bride-to-be or any of her friends 
wish to add other pieces of the same pat¬ 
tern to I !k* set, they may do so. The 
class was not a large one, so I lie pieces 
presented by them were not many, but 
friends and other organizations to which 
she belongs have taken up the idea, and 
the prospects are the bride will go into 
her new home with a very Complete set of 
( ‘° dishes—more than any one set of friends 
could afford to give. 
After assisting in purchasing this set, a 
society to which she belongs did not think 
it wise to buy another expensive gift, but 
wished to give her something distinctively 
from them. A recipe file ease was pur- 
rrrun is treated tlie same way. if at any chased, put up in a neat little oak case 
(time the syrup gets too sugary and crusts. a hundred cards on which to write 
i t .. ,, , , ,, . recipes, and a complete set of index cards, 
do not add the extra cup at the next Facli of the members took a card and 
(boiling, but. instead put in a few spoons- wrote on it her favorite recipe with her 
(fill of boiling water. signature. Some of them gave original 
recipes. The case complete cost only SI, 
and since there are 20 members, the indi- 
Preparing a Rose Jar vidual cost will he but five cents. No 
wai 4 .„ii ... i , i ,, matter bow many cook books the bride 
W ill you tell me how to make a rose l,.,,.,. ‘ n . , . 
1 1 dr” 7 What serf nf snices ire nse/17 "aic. she will have a gieat many 
J,U . wnat suit ot sprees arc usedf recipes of her friends which she will wish 
j #».i. t. to keep, and the recipe file case will most 
1 Collect the rose leaves from fragrant, likely ho used more than any cook book 
fully open or falling flowers, and dry in she has. 
the shade. A mosquito net bag, hung in Small Turkish towels for wiping the 
an airy place, is convenient for this, as face and hands are a nice addition to any 
the petals cannot blow away, and can he linen chest. Iu these days, when real 
shaken about to aid drying. The old- linen face towels are almost beyond our 
fashioned European way was to spread reach, it seems necessary to come down 
out the petals, and sprinkle with salt, but to cotton towels, and sometimes it seems 
this makes too much moisture, and the that cotton buck can be almost non¬ 
petals tend to become matted together, so absorbent. But these Turkish towels are 
we prefer drying without: salt. soft, and very absorbent, and. best of all. 
Your rose petals being dried, you arc require no ironing. The loose weave 
ready for the pot-pourri mixture. To pre- makes them easily washed, even if much 
.pure pot-pourri, in addition to rose petals, soiled, anrl they wear as long as other 
'll SO dried leaves or flowers of scented go- cotton towels of the same price, 
ranium, pinks, lavender, lemon verbena, There are now for the little folks a set 
or, in fact, any sweet-smelling plant that of blocks which are far ahead of the old 
retains its fragrance when dried. To six square building blocks with letter painted 
quarts of the dried petals an4 leaves, use or cut into the sides. These new blocks 
one-fourth ounce each of coarsely ground arc made of inch-square white wood, cut 
ffijta S§ilgl«)S BOSS' 
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| His Own Builder § 
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ZZ A practical and handy book of all kinds — 
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| THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 1 
— 333 West 3l)th Street, New York 5 
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This attractive 234-page 
hook has some ot the 
best of the Hope Farm 
Man’s popular sketches— 
philosophy, humor, and 
sympathetic human touch. 
Price $1.50. For sale by 
Rural New-Yorker, 335 
W. 30th St.. New York. 
HOPE 
FARM 
BOOK 
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The soft porous flakes of Colonial Special Farmers 
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flake. Every speck works. No waste. Best for 
■ cooking, baking, meat curing, butter making and 
UHf table use. Does not lump or cake like ordinary salt. 
Goes farther because it is nil salt, pure salt. No moisture in 
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For Stock Salt—Use Colonial Block Salt 
