THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February l(i 
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[ Woman and Home ] 
From Day to Day. 
OLD HYMNS. 
There’s a lot of music in ’em—the hymns 
of long ago— 
And when some gray-halred brother sings 
the ones I used to know, 
I sorter want to take a hand! I think of 
days gone by, 
“On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and 
cast a wistful eye!’’ 
There’s a lot of music In ’em—those dear, 
sweet hymns of old— 
With visions bright of land of light, and 
shining streets of gold; 
And I hear ’em singing—singing, where 
mem’ry dreaming stands, 
“From Greenland’s Icy mountains to In¬ 
dia’s coral strands.’’ 
An’ so I love the old hymns, and when my 
time shall come, 
Before the light has left me, and my sing¬ 
ing lips are dumb. 
If I can hear ’em sing them then I’ll pass 
without a sigh 
To “Canaan’s fair and happy land, where 
my possessions lie.” 
—The Cooking Club. 
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The Kansas City Star offers an elo¬ 
quent plea fc- a return to good old- 
fashioned mush or hasty pudding in 
place of the modern food cereals now so 
freely purchased. After recalling the 
fond recollections awakened by thoughts 
of fried mush and syrup, regret is ex¬ 
pressed that under the false plea of hy¬ 
giene, the comfortable and substantial 
dishes of a more sincere and genuine 
age are replaced by preparations that 
are anaemic and trifling. Says the 
writer: 
Shredded biscuits and Scotch oats. In¬ 
deed! Are these cereal impostures to nour¬ 
ish the manhood and womanhood of the 
twentieth century In the United States of 
America? Perish the thought! Out with 
such a paltry desertion of finer and 
stronger Ideals? Away with such hospi¬ 
tality to enfeebling Innovations! Throw 
away the stew pan! Hang on the mush 
pot! Let the blaze burn clear and strong, 
and wield the ladle with a hearty good 
will. Shake off the enervating Influences 
which came in with the abandonment of 
“hasty pudding’’ and get down to first 
principles! ^ 
.John We.sley said: “I no more dare 
to fret than I dare to curse or swear.” 
Many a good woman, to whom profane 
or irreverent speech is a horror, falls 
into the habit of nagging fretfulness, 
without ever regarding this vice as any¬ 
thing more than a trifling failing. Yet 
home happiness has been wrecked, and 
families disorganized, by nothing more 
than the perpetual worry of one com¬ 
plaining and fretful person. Not only 
3717 Seven-gored Tucked Skirt, 
22 to 30 in, Waist. 
does this disposition ruin the happiness 
of those around; it surely poisons the 
character of the person giving way to it. 
A familiar proverb says that the good 
die young; we take this to mean that 
the good remain young until the end of 
their days, whether that come in child¬ 
hood or old age. A serene and peaceful 
mind, free from strife and envy, will 
keep one young to the end of a long 
life, and one may say that the cheerful, 
like the good, die young, even when they 
exceed three score and ten. 
Wash fabrics in all sorts of brilliant 
and striking styles now crowd the city 
stores. Domestic materials seem much 
handsomer than before, giving the beau- 
3696 Tucked Blouse. 
32 to 40 in. bust. 
tiful colors and combinations of foreign 
fabrics. Aureole batiste at 15 cents a 
yard suggests flne China silks, one es¬ 
pecially dainty being a small all-over 
design in white on a gray background. 
Sea Island dimities, also at 15 cents, are 
really lovely, especially in coral pat¬ 
terns, such as our grandmothers wore 
in barfige. Dimity rayfie, which costs 
18 cents a yard, has stripes of satin ef¬ 
fect, all the rest of the surface being 
covered with a flgure, scrolls, dots or 
flowers. Stripes simulating lace in pat¬ 
tern are used a good deal, a flgure like 
black Chantilly insertion being seen be¬ 
tween two-inch stripes of turquoise blue, 
coral pink or old rose, the color being 
spattered with circles or dots. Of course 
there are plenty of very handsome high- 
priced wash fabrics, but one may find a 
surprising list of dainty and attractive 
materials between 10 cents and 25 cents 
a yard. We have very little trouble 
with fading in laundering our Summer 
garments, but they are washed at home 
with some care, and always dried in the 
shade, the latter being, we think, quite 
an important point. 
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We recently published, at the request 
of a reader, a recipe for entire-wheat 
bread. Mrs. Gesine lismcke, of the New 
York Cooking School, gives the follow¬ 
ing recipe, which differs slightly from 
that previously suggested: Put one pint 
of lukewarm water in a bowl, add one 
yeast cake broken into pieces, one tea¬ 
spoonful of sugar, let stand until the 
yeast floats on top, then add two pints 
of whole wheat flour, half a teaspoonful 
ot salt, two tablespoonfuls of sugar and 
a half ounce of melted butter. Mix all 
together into a Arm dough; knead it on 
a board, adding some fine wheat flour, 
until it does not stick to the hands; re¬ 
turn the dough to the bowl, cover, and 
let rise to double its size; then njold it 
into a loaf, put in a pan, let rise again 
until light, and bake one hour in a me¬ 
dium hot oven. 
The Rural Patterus. 
Skirts tucked in groups are still in 
favor, and are likely to be freely used in 
thin materials during the Summer. The 
model illustrated is the very latest that 
has appeared and combines all the new¬ 
est features. As shown it is made of 
wool cr§pe in cadet blue, but is suited 
to all materials; cloth, silk, cashmere, 
crepe de Chine and the entire range of 
available stuffs. The skirt is cut in 
seven gores. The tucks, which are a 
MOTHERS.—Be sure to use“Mrs.Wins- 
low’s Soothing Syrup” for your children 
while Teething. It i^ the Best.— Adv. 
half-inch in width, are laid at the 
straight edge of each side and back gore, 
there being six groups in all, three at 
each side. They are stitched and pressed 
flat to the point indicated, below which 
they are left free to fall in soft folds 
to the floor. The upper portion of the 
skirt is fitted closely and smoothly, but 
it flares stylishly as it falls below the 
knees. The fulness at the back is laid 
in double inverted pleats that meet over 
the center seam. To cut this skirt for 
a woman of medium size 8% yards of 
material 21 inches wide, 5% yards 44 
inches wide, or four yards 50 inches 
wide, will be required. The pattern No. 
3717 is cut in sizes for a 22, 24, 26, 28 and 
30-inch waist measure; price 10 cents. 
A blouse of finely-tucked material is 
a favorite style; as illustrated it is of 
satin Aiglon in pastel ulue with cuffs of 
panne in a deeper shade and is worn 
with tie and belt that match; but both 
silk and wool crOpe are admirable, soft- 
finished taffeta and satin rSgence are 
much liked, as are all the softer silks, 
while mousseline and Liberty are al¬ 
ways lovely. The foundation for the 
waist is a lining fitted with single darts, 
under-arm, back and shoulder seams. 
The waist proper is laid in flne, evenly- 
shaped tucks, allowance for which is, 
made in the pattern, and is arranged 
over the lining with slight easy fullness 
at neck and shoulders in front, closing 
at the center front, where the tucks con¬ 
ceal the fact. The sleeves are modeled 
after the latest style, and are arranged 
over a smooth fitted lining. The outer 
portions are tucked to a few inches 
above the wrists, where they fall free 
and form puffs that are tacked to the 
lining which ensures a perfect adjust¬ 
ment. At the wrists are bands finished 
with pointed ends that lap over and 
hook into place. To cut this blouse for 
a woman of medium size 4% yards of 
material 21 inches wide, 2% yards 44 
inches wide, or 2% yards 48 inches wide, 
will be required. The pattern No. 3696 
is cut in sizes for a 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40- 
inch bust measure, price 10 cents from 
this office. 
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Wanted 
Farmers whose lauds do 
not pay to apply 
B. T. Babbitt’s 
Pure Potash 
or Lye 
to their trees and plants, 
and to report, as all its 
users do, that this excel¬ 
lent potash has wonder¬ 
fully improved and in¬ 
creased fruit-bearing and 
vegetable raising. 
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Sold by grocers and druggists everywhere. r 
TERRIFF’S 
PERFECT 
WASHER 
SENT ON TRIAL at whole¬ 
sale price. If not satisfactory money 
will be refunded. BOLD under a 
J>OSITI¥K UUARASTKK to wash 
a.s clean as can be done on the 
washboard, even to the wrist- 
uKd neckbands of the most soiled 
shirt, and with far greater 
ease. Does not wear out the 
clothes. Economizes soap, 
labor and time. AGENTS 
WANTED, Exclusive ter¬ 
ritory given. Big money 
made. For terms and prices 
Address, 
Portland Mfg. Co., Box 14, 
A REMARKABLE INVENTION 
BY AN OHIOAN. 
A prominent business man of Cincinnati has In¬ 
vented a new Vapor Bath Cabinet that has proven 
a blessing to every man, woman and child who has 
used It, and as many of our readers may not know of 
its real comfort and blessings, we illustrate It In this 
issue. 
This cabinet is an alr-tlght, rubber-walled room, 
in which one comfortably rests on a chair, and with 
only the head outside, enjoys all the cleansing, 
Open—Ready For Use. 
curative, beautifying and Invigorating effects of 
the famous Turkish Bath, Hot Vapor or Medicated 
Bath at home, for 8 cents each, with no possibility of 
taking cold or in any way weakening the system. 
These baths have truly marvelous powers, far 
superior to soap and water : celebrated for produc¬ 
ing glowing faces, fair skin, bright eyes, elastic 
figures and perfect health to all men and women 
who make them a weekly habit, and this invention 
brings them within the reach of the poorest person 
in the country. 
Clouds of hot vapor or medicated vapor surround 
the entire body, opening the millions of sweat-pores, 
causing profuse perspiration, drawing out of the 
system all the impure salts, acids and poisonous 
matter of the blood, which, if retained, overwork 
the heart, kidneys, lungs and skin, causing colds, 
fevers, disease, debility and sluggishness. 
Astonishing Is the Improvement in health, feel¬ 
ing and complexion by the nse of this Cabinet, and 
It seems to us that the long-sought-for method of 
securing a clear skin, a good complexion, of retain¬ 
ing good health, curing and preventing disease with¬ 
out drugs, has certainly been found. 
The makers Inform the writer that more than 
(iOO.OOO of these Cabinets have been sold, and showed 
letters from thousands of users who speak of this 
Cabinet as giving perfect satisfaction. 
A. B. Stockham, M.D, of Chicago, editor of 
“ Tokology,’’ recommends It highly, as also does 
Congressmen John J. Lentz, Hon. Chauncey M. 
Depew, Uev. 0. M. Keith, editor “Holiness Advo¬ 
cate;’’ Mrs. Senator Douglas. Itev. James Thoms, 
Ph.D., pastor B'irst Baptist Chuich, Centreville, 
Mich.; Rev. J. C. Klchardson, Koxbury, Mass.; Kev. 
H. C. Uoernaes, Everett, Kansas; John T. Brown, 
editor “ Christian Cuide,"’ and thousands of others 
Ira L. Gleason, prominent citizen of Hutchinson, 
cured himself of rheumatism and his friends of 
colds, pneumonia, fevers, grippe, blood, skin and 
kidney diseases, and made $2,500 selling this Cabinet 
In a little more than 12 months. Mrs. Anna Wood- 
rum.of Thurman, Iowa,afflicted 10 years,was promptly 
cured of nervous prostration, stomach and female 
troubles, after medicines and doctors had failed. 
She recommends It to every woman as a God-sent 
blessing. O. C. Smith, of Mt. Healthy, Ohio, was 
cured of bad case of catarrh and asthma, and says; 
“It was worth $1,000 to me. Have sold several 
hundred cabinets; every one delighted."’ O. P. 
Freeman, an aged railroad man, afflicted 17 years, 
unable at times to walk, was cured of kidney troubles, 
piles and rheumatism. Thousands of others write 
praising this Cabinet, so there Is absolutely no 
doubt of It being a device that every reader of our 
paper should have in their homes. 
This Invention is known as the new 1903 style, 
Quaker Folding Vapor Bath Cabinet, and after In¬ 
vestigation we can say that It Is well, durably and 
handsomely made of best material throughout, has 
all the latest Improvements, will last a lifetime, and 
Is so simple to operate that even a child could do It 
safely. It folds flat in one inch space when not in 
use; can be easily carried; weighs but 10 pounds. 
It Is Important to Know 
that the makers guarantee results and assert posi¬ 
tively (as do thousands of users) that this Cabinet 
will clear the skin, purify and enrich the blood, cure 
nervousness, weakness, that “tired feeling,” and the 
worst forms of rheumatism 
(they offer $50.00 reward for 
a case not relieved). Cures 
Women’s Troubles, Neu¬ 
ralgia, Malaria, Sleepless¬ 
ness, (lout. Sciatica, Head¬ 
aches, Plies, Dropsy, Liver 
Kidney and Nervous Trou¬ 
bles and Blood Diseases. 
It cures the worst Cold In 
one night and breaks up all 
symptoms of La Grippe, 
Fevers, Pneumonia, Bron¬ 
chitis, Tonsllltls, and Is 
really a household neces¬ 
sity, a blessing to every 
family. To please the ladies 
a Head and bace Steaming 
Attachment Is furnished If 
desired, which clears the 
skin, beautllles the com¬ 
plexion, removes pimples, black-heads, eruptions 
and Is a sure cure for skin diseases, Catarrh and 
Asthma. 
All Our Readers Should 
have one of these remarkable Cabinets In their 
home. 
Don’t fall to write to-day to the World Mfg. Co., 
2823 World Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, who are the 
only makers, for full information, valuable booklet 
and testimonials sent free, or, better still, order a 
Cabinet. The price Is wonderfully low. only $5.00 for 
Cabinet complete, with stove for heating, formulas 
and plain directions, also Prof. Gering’s $2 Guide 
Book health and beauty, free. Head Steamer, $I 00 
extra. You won’t be disappointed, as the makers 
guarantee every Cabinet, and will refund your money 
after 30 days’ use If not just as represented. We 
know them to be perfectly reliable; capital, 
$100,000.00, and to ship properly upon receipt of your 
remittance. 
Don’t fall to send for booklet anyway. 
$100 Monthly and Expenses. 
This Cabinet Is a wonderful seller for agents, and 
the tlrm offers excellent inducements to both men 
and women upon request. 
Millions of homes have no bathing facilities, so 
this is an excellent chance for our readers. To our 
knowledge many are making $100 to $200 per month 
and expenses. Write them to-day. 
