1896 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
to read and write in companionship with 
40 others. When she is old enough to 
go to parties, those she attends are usu¬ 
ally held in a public hall, and are crowd¬ 
ed with dancers. If she works in a fac¬ 
tory, she walks home with many other 
girls, in much the same spirit as she for¬ 
merly walked in school with them. She 
mingles with the young men she knows, 
in frank economic and social equality. 
Until she marries, she remains at home 
with no special break or change in her 
family and social life. 
“ If she is employed in a household, 
this is not true. Suddenly all the con¬ 
ditions of her life are changed. This 
change may be wholesome for her, but 
it is not easy, and the thought of the 
savings bank does not cheer one much, 
when one is 20 . She is isolated from the 
people with whom she has been reared, 
with whom she has gone to school, and 
among whom she expects to live when 
she marries. 
“ A man of dignity and ability is quite 
willing to come into a house to tune a 
piano. Another man of mechanical skill 
will come to put up window shades. An¬ 
other of less skill, but perfect inde¬ 
pendence, will come to clean and lay a 
carpet. These men would all resent the 
situation, and consider it quite impossi¬ 
ble if it implied the giving up of their 
family and social ties, and living under 
the roof of the household requiring 
their services. Most of the cooking and 
serving and cleaning of a household 
could be done by women living outside 
and coming into a house as a skilled 
workman does, having no ‘personal ser¬ 
vice ’ relation to the employer. There 
is no reason why the woman who cleans 
windows in a house should not live as 
full a domestic and social life, as the 
man who cleans windows in an office. If 
the servant attitude were once elimi¬ 
nated from household industry, and the 
well-established one of employer and em¬ 
ployee substituted, the first step would 
be taken toward overcoming many diffi¬ 
culties. ” 
CANNING NOTES. 
I AM not “ up with the times ” in can¬ 
ning other vegetables, but I can can 
tomatoes. The results are very satis¬ 
factory, and the method easily and 
rapidly followed. Skin the tomatoes, 
pack closely in glass cans, place the tops 
and rubbers on without screwing down, 
put the cans in a boiler partly filled with 
cold water, taking care that there is 
something between and under them so 
that they will not break. Boil until 
done, about three-quarters of an hour, I 
would say, sometimes less ; lift out the 
cans, set on a thick cloth, fill with boil¬ 
ing water, and screw down the tops as 
tigntly as possible. As these tomatoes 
are whole, keeping their natural color 
and flavor, many like them sliced with 
sugar and vinegar like fresh ones. 
I also can all varieties of fruit, adding 
one cupful of sugar to a quart can, and 
water to cover, in the same way with 
equally good results. It is surely a sav¬ 
ing of time, so much fruit can be cared 
for in such a short space of time. There 
are two exceptions, pieplant and straw¬ 
berries, and I have known many people 
to relish pieplant prepared in the follow¬ 
ing manner, who had never liked it; 
wipe the stalks with a damp cloth, do 
not pare, cut in inch lengths enough 
nearly to fill a two-quart stew dish in 
which has been put one tablespoonful of 
water. Pour two large cupfuls of sugar 
over the pieplant, cover closely, set on 
the back of the stove, and cook slowly 
till done. It is pieplant cooked in its 
own juices, nearly every piece whole, 
and the color is pink and green. 
I prepare strawberries in the same 
manner, and have had many words of 
praise from company regarding their ex¬ 
cellence. They certainly do keep better, 
MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the Best.— Adbv. 
391 
and do not float on top of the juice as furnished and assimilated, the temper 
they are likely to do when canned in and disposition of the individual will be 
other ways. sweet fern. greatly improved, and there will be less 
-- war talk, less wrangling and less crime.” 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
Write the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
and pattern number, and inclose 10 cents. 
Each pattern is complete with instruc¬ 
tions for cutting the garment and put¬ 
ting together. 
6742. Boys’ Kilt Suit. 
The back and sides of the full skirt are 
laid in deep side plaits that turn back¬ 
ward, giving the front the form of a 
broad box plait, near the edges of which 
four bone buttons are placed on each 
side. The opening can be made in center 
back or under the first plait on right 
front, the top being sewed to a band and 
buttoned on to the under waist. The 
blouse is of fine white percale, with ruf¬ 
fles of embroidery. A box plait is formed 
on the edge of left front, through which 
the closing is made with buttons and 
buttonholes. It is fitted with the usual 
shoulder and under-arm seams, elastic 
inserted in the hem at the lower edge 
drawing it closely around the waist to 
droop below in blouse style. The broad 
sailor collar is deep and square at the 
back, with pointed ends that flare widely 
apart in front. The full sleeves are com¬ 
pleted with round cuffs at the wrists, 
that turn back over the jacket sleeves. 
Collar and cuffs are edged with frills 
of embroidery, headed by insertion to 
match. The Eton jacket is slightly 
pointed in center back, and is simply 
shaped with shoulder and under-arm 
seams. The fronts are reversed in pointed 
lapels, that have straight upper edges 
and close at the neck. The sleeves are 
of comfortable width, in regular coat 
shape, braid simulating a cuff at the 
wrists. Pattern No. 6742 is cut in sizes 
for two, four and six years of age. 
SENSE AND SENTIMENT. 
Let a man but once show the world that he feels 
Afraid of its bark, and ’twill fly at his heels; 
Let him fearlessly face it, ’twill leave him alone, 
And ’twill fawn at its feet if he flings it a bone. 
—Owen Meredith. 
....Womankind: “The ability to get 
the most enduring pleasure for what¬ 
ever the expenditure may be, is not a 
mean gift.” 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Dark Sleeping-Rooms. — Bring chil¬ 
dren up to sleep in the dark, says the 
New York Ledger, as it is much better 
for their eyes, the complete darkness 
being an entire rest. Dark-green or blue 
curtains are the best for bedrooms, and 
they should be drawn across the window 
to prevent the glare of morning light 
falling too strongly upon the eyes. 
Never place a child’s bed opposite a win¬ 
dow, as the bright light falling upon 
the face in sleep is exceedingly bad for 
the sight. 
Cover for Sofa Pillows. —An addi¬ 
tion to the pillows with which every 
perfect couch is furnished, is a smoothly 
ironed linen or muslin cover to throw 
over them, upon which may be embroid¬ 
ered an appropriate motto. “ Soft as 
Downy Pillows!” “Rest, Sweet Rest!” 
These not only save the dainty cushions 
from soiling, but cloth coverings gather 
dust, in spite of much care, and often 
are stuffy to a sensitive nose. One may 
spread a handkerchief over, but it is too 
small, and a delicate visitor will lose a 
few minutes of needed rest in a warm 
room, because pretty things fail of their 
original purpose of usefulness. e. b. 
Ittiwllaneousi SMvrrtisinfl. 
IN writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Rural New-Yorker. 
Sarsaparilla 
Sense. 
Any sarsaparilla is sarsapa¬ 
rilla. True. So any tea is tea. 
So any flour is flour. But grades 
differ. You want the best. It’s 
so with sarsaparilla. There are 
grades. You want the best. If 
you understood sarsaparilla as 
well as you do tea and flour it 
i would be easy to determine. 
But you don’t. How should 
i you? When you are going to 
buy a commodity whose value 
i you don’t know, you pick out 
an old established house to 
trade with, and trust their ex¬ 
perience and reputation. Do so 
when buying sarsaparilla. 
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla has been 
on the market 50 years. Your 
grandfather used Ayer’s. It is 
a reputable medicine. There 
are many Sarsaparillas — 
but only one Ayer's. It 
cures. 
A quarter spent in HIRES 
Rootbeer does you dollars' 
worth of good. 
Made only by The Charles K. Hires Co., Philadelphia. 
A«20c. package makes 5 gallons. Sold everywhere. 
BILLHEADS, LETTERHEADS, 
ENVELOPES, CIRCULARS. ETC. 
Printed Promptly. Reasonable Prices. 
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(Loco., Stationary and 
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Mechanics; Mechanic¬ 
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Drawing; Plumbing; 
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Mining; Civil Engi¬ 
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Circular. State Sub¬ 
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To Steam.. 
..Engineers, 
Machinists, Electrical 
Worker h, Draftsmen, 
Carpenters, Plumbers, 
Steam Fitters, Miners, 
Surveyors, and young 
men wishing to learn 
trades and professions. 
The International 
Correspondence Schools 
Pox 01(1 Scranton, Pa. 
Wanted—An Idea ISSS 
Protect your Ideas; they may bring you wealth. 
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor¬ 
neys, Washington, D. C., for their $1,800 prize offer 
and list of two hundred Inventions wanted. 
Il/pri/l U $5,000 yearly, no experience rc- 
VVLLIXLi quircd, failure impossible: our 
scheme a new one; particulars tree. Address 
S.S.Warc Co. Box 5308, Boston,Mass. 
ROAD LANDS 
FOR SALK AT LOW PRICKS AND 
ON EASY TERMS. 
The Illinois Central Railroad Company offers for sale 
on easy terms and at low prices, 150,010 acres of choice 
fruit, gardening, farm and grazing lands located in 
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 
They are also largely Interested in, and call especial 
attention to, the 000,000 acres of land in the famous 
Yazoo Valley of Mississippi 
lying along and owned by the Yazoo and Mississippi 
ValleyKallroad Company, and which that Company 
offers at low prices and on long terms. Special In¬ 
ducements and facilities offered to go and examine 
these lands both in southern Illinois and in the 
“ Yazoo Valley,” Miss. 
For further description, map and any information, 
address or call upon K. P. SKENE, Land Commis¬ 
sioner, No. 1 Park Row. Chicago, Ill. 
Jfov BEFORE BUYING A 
%$*=**& new harness 
U a griat Send your address, with 2 cent stamp, 
*8 ' for Illustrated Catalogue, giving full 
1 \f\ 'uaBl description of Single and Double Cus- 
-j JiT ■- atlSr tom Hand-Made Oak Leather Har¬ 
ness. Sold direct to the consumer, at wholesale prices. 
KINO HARNESS CO., No.lOChurch Ht., Owego.N.Y. 
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? 
A FIRST-CLASS 
Buggy, 
Carriagft 
Phaeton 
or Trap 
at a reason .able low 
price. OH, IS THAT 
ALL, then write to 
AMBROSE & HARRIS CARRIAGE CO., 
Perin Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Don't Buy until you get their catalogue and prices 
Buy Direct 
from maker, and save 
intermediate profits and 
have the maker’s guar¬ 
antee—a difference of 40 per cent, in 
your favor. Freight paid both ways 
if not as represented. Carriages, 
Buggies and Spring Wagons. 
Our 1896 Bicycles are marvels of 
beauty. You pay for 
the wheel and not for a 
fancy name. Cata s "hee. 
Binghamton Carriage and Cytle Co. 
)BoxK Binghamton, N.Y. 
... .Christian Evangelist : “ Men of 
the ecclesiastic type do not surrender 
theories to save men, but they surrender 
men to save theories.” 
... .Edna Lyall: “There are great rents 
and voids in most lives. At first, we feel 
stunned aDd helpless, but after a time, 
we become accustomed to the new order 
of things, and live on, ‘learning per¬ 
force,’ as some one has well expressed 
it, ‘ to take up with what is left.’ ” 
....New York Ledger: “Among the 
important forms of missionary work, the 
teaching of hygiene stands well to the 
front. It is not easy to Christianize a 
dyspeptic, or civilize one either, for the 
matter of that. When proper food is 
“A" <hr»4e. Ht. 
Style, Finish. 
BUGGIES, PHAETONS, SURRIES, WAGONS, 
CARTS, HARNESS, SADDLES, BICYCLES, &o. 
At factory prices. Our record for the past eight years is the b««t rnar- 
aotee that we turn out the finest, strongest and lowest priced vehicles 
in the world, for the money. All work guaranteed. Send for our beau¬ 
tifully illustrated Catalog for 1896. Prices in plain figure*. Offices, sales¬ 
rooms, factories : Court St. Alliance Carriage Co. Cincinnati, O. 
WE HAVE NO AGENTS 
rev 1 
As good as sells for $20. 
ELKHART CARRIAGE 
but have sold direct to the 
consumer for 23 years, at 
wholesale prices, saving 
them the dealers’ pro 
fits. Ship anywhere 
for examination be¬ 
fore sale. "(Every¬ 
thing warranted. 
100 styles of Car¬ 
riages, 90styles of Har¬ 
ness, 41 styles Riding 
Saddles. Top Buggies i 
low as $35. Phaetons as low 
as $55. Spring Wagons $31 to 
$50. Send for large Catalogue. 
HARNESS MFC. CO., W. B. Pratt, Sec’y, ELKHART, IND- 
No. 723—Price, with lamps, sun-haue, aprou 
at 1 1 fenders. $60.00. As good as sells for $:ni 
