1907. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
161 
The Rural Patterns. 
The skirt that flares abundantly about 
the feet is always a becoming one. Here 
is a model that is made with a box plait 
at every seam. In this instance it is made 
of cheviot and is trimmed with a band of 
the material, stitched with silk, but it 
makes a most satisfactory model for all 
suiting materials. The stitched band of 
the material is pretty but not obligatory, 
5557 Five Gored Skirt, 
22 to 32 waist. 
for a hem only is quite sufficient or the 
band can be of contrasting material, such 
combinations as velvet on broadcloth, 
plain cloth on rough and plaid on plain 
color being much in vogue. The skirt is 
made in five gores with five box plaits, 
the box plaits being arranged over the 
seams above the stitchings, joined to the 
edges of the gores below. The quantity 
of material required for the medium size 
•is 10 yards 27, 5)4 yards 44 to 5 yards 52 
inches wide if material has figure or nap; 
8*4 yards 27, 4 J4 yards 44 or 4)4 yards 
52 inches wide if it has not. The pat¬ 
tern 5557 is cut in sizes for a 22, 24, 26, 
28, 30 and 32 inch waist measure; price, 
10 cents. 
The plain or tailored shirt waist is al¬ 
ways in demand and this one is adapted 
to all seasons of the year. It can be made 
with the long or elbow sleeves, with the 
high turn-over collar or with the low 
roll-over one. There are quite novel 
cuffs that are held by cuff buttons and the 
plaits at the shoulders give the broad line 
5583 Blouse or Shirt Waist, 
32 to 42 bust. 
essential to fashion. The waist is made 
with a fitted lining, which can be used 
or omitted as material renders desirable, 
and consists of fronts and back. It is laid 
m tucks that are turned, two toward the 
centre, two outward, so giving the effect 
of the. wide box plaits and there is a 
regulation shirt waist plait at the front 
I he full sleeves are gathered into bands 
and to these bands the cuffs are attached. 
I he quantity of material required for the 
medium size is \V 2 yards 21, 3)4 yards 
27 or 2 j /2 yards 44 inches wide. The pat¬ 
tern 5583 is cut in sizes for a 32, 34, 36, 
40 and 42 inch bust measure, price 10 
cents. 
Let no pleasure tempt thee, no profit 
allure thee, no ambition corrupt thee, no 
example sway thee, no persuasion move 
thee, to do anything which thou knowest 
J? e ev ’l! so shalt thou always live 
jollilv; for a good conscience is a con¬ 
tinual Christmas—Benjamin Franklin. 
Appleless Apple Pie. 
Forty years ago I was visiting some 
friends where several of the members of 
the large family reached home on Sat¬ 
urdays to spencj the Sabbath. Some 
special dish was generally made for their 
approval. Apples were very scarce that 
year, in fact, there were none to be had 
the country round. After enjoying the 
other good things one meal time, pie in 
generous slices was served. There came 
the call:— 
“Mother, where did you get the ap¬ 
ples?” 
After that “Mother” told that there was 
not an apple in the pie, and that what they 
thought was apple was really crackers. 
I then copied the recipe I send with this, 
and made use of it many, many times, yet 
for many years I have lived where there 
is such an abundance of apples the year 
’round that I had forgotten about the pie 
until I saw the request for the appleless 
apple pie in The R. N.-Y. The crackers 
then used were the round butter crack¬ 
ers. If water crackers are used add a 
little butter. 
One scant quart cold water; one cup¬ 
ful sugar; one teaspoonful tartaric acid; 
six or eight crackers. Broken into pieces 
the crackers look like sliced apples. Bake 
in rather deep pans. 
MRS. T. S. CALHOON. 
I see that a reader asks for apple pie 
without apples. I enclose the following 
recipe which is excellent. 
Soak two large soda crackers in a 
large cup of boiling water. Add small 
piece butter. When cool add two table¬ 
spoonfuls vinegar, one cup sugar, a few 
raisins and a little nutmeg. Bake with 
two crusts as you do the real apple pie. 
Your friends will never guess where your 
apples grew. ' m. a. c. 
I send a tried recipe for appleless apple 
pie that was handed down to me by an 
aunt, who was a thrifty Yankee house¬ 
wife with a fondness for original re¬ 
cipes. Procure a good sound pumpkin 
(or squash), wash, cut a round of same, 
as deep as an ordinary apple is, from stem 
to blossom end; peel, cut down crosswise 
in slices about an eighth of an inch thick; 
put in water enough to cover, and stew 
slowly until tender, but not mushy. Lift 
carefully from the water, let cool. Pre¬ 
pare crust as for apple pie, line your tins 
with the crust, place your slices of pump¬ 
kin just as you would slices of apple; 
sprinkle over them a little flour—not 
over a tablespoonful of sugar; add one 
tablespoonful of pure cider vinegar to 
each pie, a few lumps of butter, finish with 
a top crust. Bake to a rich brown color 
in a moderate oven. At dinner set all to 
guessing where the apples came from. 
o. M. G. 
I enclose a recipe for apple pie without 
apples, which has been tested and liked 
very well. Two soda crackers, broken 
rather fine; one teacup of sugar; one 
teacup of boiling water poured on the 
crackers; one-half teaspoonful of tartaric 
acid dissolved in the hot water; spice to 
taste. l. c. h. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 14. 
“Stunted lamp-light”— 
smoky chimney, poor draught, 
imperfect fit, cracking chim¬ 
ney, clouded glass—why do 
people put up with this when 
lamp-light is the best light 
to read by ? 
I make and put my name— 
Macbeth —on lamp-chimneys 
that are clear as crystal, never 
break from heat, and fit per¬ 
fectly. 
Macbeth lamp-chimneys 
give lamps new life. 
Let me send you my Index to tell you how 
to get the right chimney for your lamp ; it’s 
free. 
Address, MACBETH, Pittsburgh. 
GLADIOLI 
Beautifully illustrated catalog, colored plate, 
etc., describing Groff’s Hybrids, Named No¬ 
velties of rare beauty, Mixtures and Collec¬ 
tions to color and fine Mixtures of all colors. 
Write for it. 
ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist 
Meadowvele Farm BERLIN, N. V, 
Sim pson • Eddy ston e 
Black & Whites 
Many striking and beautiful effects 
as well as dignified and quiet designs 
in absolutely fast color. Some 
^designs in a new silk finish. The 
standard of quality for over 6o years. 
' Ask your dealer /or Simpson- 
Eddystone Black-and- Whites. 
Three generations of Simpsons 
have made Simpson Prints. 
EddystoNE 
PRINTS The Eddyitone Mfg. Co. (Sole Makers) Philadelphia* 
Why Woolens Shrink 
in the wash and how to prevent it is told on page 27 of 
our free booklet on Modern Washing Formulas. 
Pages-3 to 21 tell how the Syracuse “EASY” 
Washer cuts the washing expense in half. 
Better ask for the Booklet to-day and commence washing economy at once. 
DODGE & ZUILL, 539 F So. Clinton St., Syracuse, N. Y. 
T -A- TNT 
that don’t leak or wear out; Tow¬ 
ers that stand any strain, are the 
kind Caldwell makes. Only the 
best materials and best workman¬ 
ship go into them. Cost no more 
than inferior kinds and last twice 
as long. Plenty of references to 
convince you. Get them, also il¬ 
lustrated catalogue. 
W. E. CALDWELL <’0„ Louisville, Ky. 
Wind Mills, Pumps, Gus Engines. 
INDRURO ID 
ROOFING 
Requires no Coating or 
Paint. 
Acid and Alkali Proof. 
Elastic and Pliable 
Always. 
Strong- and Tough. 
Absolutely Waterproof. 
Climatic Changes Do Not 
Affect It. 
Practically Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
Flat Surfaces. 
Any Workman Can Put 
It On. 
No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Crack 
Light in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for samples, prices and 
circulars. 
H. F. WATSON CO. 
ERIE, PA. 
Chicago, Boston. 
Mention R.N.-Y. 
SOLID GOLD 
RING FREE 
Not a plate nor a filled ring, but one of 
solid gold. Your choice of other handsome 
Premiums Given Free 
to those who sell 6 of our 25c. boxes of 
Standard Blood Tablets, a tonic selling on its merits- 
30 days allowed to make sales; then send the money 
and we give you the premium. 
We trust you. Send no money until you have 
received and sold the tablets. Premium list sent 
with the tablets. 
STANDARD REMEDY CO.. 
400-403 W. 33d St., New York City. 
are as fresh as whole 
ones and can he bought 
thH factory of NEW ENGLAND 
BifeLUll CO., \\ orcoster, Mass, manufacturers of 
the famous Toasted Butter Crackers,” "Little 
Brothers Lunch Biscuit.” etc. Write us. 
BROKEN CRACKERS 
at low 
PERMANENT security,special opportuni¬ 
ties from fourteen years’ experience. 
large capital resources 
agement enable us to 
and careful man- 
Pay 5% a Year 
on every dollar invested with us. Earnings reck¬ 
oned tor every day, no matter when you start 
account or when you withdraw. 
Under New \ ork Banking Department super¬ 
vision. _ 
Assets $1,750,000 
Write for particulars. Proba¬ 
bly we can refer you to some of 
our patrons in your locality. 
INDUSTRIAL SAVINGS AND 
LOAN C0„ 
2 Times Bid;;., Broadway & 42nd St. 
New York. 
An Opportunity for 
Homeseekers 
To the man who is in search of a home, 
no better opportunity can be offered than 
the Low Homeseekers’ Rates in effect 
via the 
Union Pacific 
first and third Tuesdays each month 
February, March, 
April, 
To many points in 
Kansas, Nebraska, 
Colorado, Wyoming, 
Montana, Utah, Idaho, 
Oregon and Washington. 
Inquire of 
B. L. LOMAX, O. P. A* 
Omaha, Neb. 
