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April 1, 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Woman and the Home 
From Day to Day. 
THE GOOD GREAT MAN. 
“How seldom, friend, a good great man 
inherits 
Honor or wealth, with all his worth 
and pains! 
It sounds like stories from the land of 
spirits 
If any man obtain that which lie merits, 
Or any merit that which he obtains." 
******* 
For shame, dear friend, renounce this cant¬ 
ing strain ! 
What would thou have a good great man 
obtain ? 
Place, title, salary, a gilded chain? 
Or throne of corses which his sword had 
slain ? 
Greatness and goodness are not means, but 
ends! 
Hath he not always treasures, always 
friends, 
The good great man? three treasures, Love 
and Light, 
And Calm Thoughts, regular as infant's 
breath ; 
And three firm friends, more sure than day 
and night—• 
Himself, His Maker and the Angel Death ! 
■—Coleridge. 
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A new model sewing machine lias 
the needle in the center, instead of at 
one side. Women have been crooking 
their spines to reach their sewing ever 
since sewing machines were invented; 
now at last they may sit straight in 
a natural position. 
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Many of the new model lingerie 
hats are bordered with a deep band of 
black velvet, the brim often turning 
up sharply at one side. The black 
velvet edge is more becoming to most 
wearers than a brim of dead white, 
and it undoubtedly keeps the hat 
fresher, as the edge of the brim is 
always first to show soiling. 
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Here is a recipe for “mock birds” 
given by “Suburban Life i Select the 
largest cut of veal cutlets, and have 
them cut less than half an inch thick. 
Cut each one in two pieces, removing 
the bone. On each piece put one table¬ 
spoonful of dressing; roll up and either 
tie or fasten with toothpicks, like 
skewers. Fry till brown on all sides 
in bacon fat, place them in a casserole 
or basin; season, using a teaspoonful 
of salt, one-fourth teaspoonful of pep¬ 
per, and a little cayenne, for four 
“birds.” Add the fat in the frying pan 
and one cupful of boiling water, and 
bake, covered closely, for one hour. 
Serve with baked sweet potatoes. 
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We have been seeing some extraord¬ 
inary pictures of the French jupe cu- 
lotte—the trousers skirt which is excit¬ 
ing the newspapers. However, after 
hearing terrifying accounts a year or 
two ago of the “sheath skirt” slashed 
at one side, which was to drive every¬ 
thing else out of style, and which quickly 
faded away like an evil dream, we re¬ 
fuse to lose any rest through fear of 
Turkish trousers. Most of these pic¬ 
tures show a long tight robe, like an 
old-fashioned redingote coming nearly 
or quite to the ankles, with full Turkish 
trousers beneath. It cannot be called 
immodest, but it is certainly ludicrous. 
Then there are regular “trousers" skirts 
for walking suits, which are very like 
the divided skirts worn on horseback 
or bicycling. They are not as a rule 
trim-looking or graceful, and give no 
more ease or freedom than a well-cut 
short skirt worn with knickerbockers 
underneath in place of hampering petti¬ 
coats. A time many come, at some fu¬ 
ture period of the world’s history, when 
our women may seriously consider the 
example of Mrs. Amelia Bloomer and 
Dr. Mary Walker, as applied to costume, 
but we do not think that the vision of a 
fat lady in Turkish trousers, sprinting 
madly to catch a subway express, is 
likely to be seen in New York during 
the present season at least. 
More than- once we have felt obliged 
to warn our friends against irresponsible 
opticians or wandering peddlers who 
offer to fit spectacles or eyeglasses, but 
unfortunately there are unscrupulous 
men in regular lines of trade who may 
also be avoided. They are competent, 
and will doubtless fit the eyes properly, 
but their rule is to charge all the cus¬ 
tomer will stand, “sizing up their vic¬ 
tim’s appearance, and, if he looks pros¬ 
perous, increasing the charge at an 
amazing ratio. A friend tells us of a 
case where a man giving evidence of 
wealth was fitted for glasses in one of 
these places. As he seemed very easy¬ 
going, the salesman named a price many 
times the regular charge, but soothed 
his conscience by deciding to give solid 
gold rims. When describing the trans¬ 
action to his employer, whose conscience 
was thoroughly indurated, that per¬ 
sonage remarked: “Give him filled 
rims—they’re plenty good enough." This 
was too much even for the clerk, who 
gave up his job rather than carry the 
extortion quite so far. In fitting the 
eyes scientifically everything depends on 
the honor and business probity of the 
person who possesses knowledge of the 
purchaser’s needs; for this reason we 
must consider personal character as 
well as scientific knowledge. Defects of 
sight which might be entirely corrected 
cause so much misery that there is 
every reason to give this matter thought 
and judgment—nor does such correction 
always mean great expense, if we can 
keep clear of the unscrupulous men who 
profit by the misfortunes of others. 
The Fireless Cooker. 
Will you give directions for making a 
fircless cooker? I. w. 
The whole principle of the fireless 
cooker- is based upon insulation for the 
purpose of retaining heat. In its simplest 
form a tight box is lined with many 
thicknesses of paper and then filled with 
tightly packed hay, a hole being left in 
the middle to contain a closed cooking 
vessel. After the vessel is put in more 
hay is packed over it, and a tight-fitting 
paper-lined lid put on the box. This 
made the original “hay-box cooker.” It 
has been rendered more convenient by 
the use of cushions filled with hay, saw¬ 
dust, buckwheat hulls or other non-con¬ 
ducting material, in place of the loose 
hay. The box is first lined with several 
thicknesses of paper—bottom, sides and 
lid. Cushions are then put in, in bottom 
and sides, packed closely around the 
cooking vessel, and finally a cushion 
fitted over the top, and the lid closed 
tight. A hinged lid fastened by a hasp 
is convenient, because it stays shut tight. 
The food to be cooked in the box must 
be heated through on the stove, and 
boiling hard when put into the box, for 
the cooker does not give heat; it retains 
and utilizes the heat already there. 
Home Candy Making. 
I noted recently a question asked by 
“A Vermont Woman" about homemade 
candies. For recipes- and other informa¬ 
tion in regard to candy making at home 
1 would advise her to write to a firm 
at Canton, Ohio, whose address will 
be sent upon application. They furnish 
a complete candy-making outfit, consist¬ 
ing of instruction book, thermometer, 
dipping fork and bonbon moulds, for 
$3. 1 am not an advertising agent for 
these people, but I used their outfit 
successfully, and I know it to be re¬ 
liable. The prices paid for this kind of 
candy range from 30 to 60 or 80 cents a 
pound, according to the variety. My 
experience in selling was to the custom¬ 
ers direct, instead of through the stores. 
I made a house-to-house canvass with 
a sample box, and seldom failed to get 
an order, and once I had made a sale, 
it wjts easy to get continued orders from 
the same place. If the “Vermont 
Woman” desires I shall be glad to give 
her more information on this subject. 
MRS. JAMES TAGGART. 
Ill the first place, I think, get your 
orders. Of course it depends whether 
you live in the city or country how to 
get those orders; if in a rity, advertise, 
but it does not pay to makv. up any kind 
of candy, that is of the more expensive 
kinds, or from fondants, without know¬ 
ing where it is going, fo>* if not sold 
soon, it will be stale, and you cannot ask 
full price; thus lose your profits. Such 
kinds as cocoanut, plain fudge and 
candies made with peanuts will not 
bring the same price as those of walnut 
meats, chocolates, almond, etc., and the 
price would be determined by the class 
of buyers. J. h. k. 
Why 400,000 Women 
Have Hoosier Cabinets 
in Their Kitchens 
The Hoosier Kitchen 
Cabinet gives you 
more for your money 
than any other cabi¬ 
net. Notice how 
much MORE goes 
with the Hoosier 
with NO EXTRA 
CHARGE: 
Metal flour bin with 
sliding glass panel and. 
removable sifter. Bin 
holds 65 pounds. Self¬ 
feeding metal sugar 
bin. When a scoopful 
Is taken out the same 
quantity drops down. 
Six crystal glass spice 
cans with aluminum 
lids. Crystal glass tea 
and coffee jars with 
aluminum lids. Hoo¬ 
sier patent "clock- 
face” want list. Great 
big aluminum sliding 
work table, larger and 
higher than a kitchen 
table. White wood 
cutting board for 
bread and meat. Metal 
bread and cake box. 
Plate racks, sliding 
shelf, big cupboard, 
large compartment for 
pots and pans, cutlery 
drawer, linen drawer, 
handy hooks, copper 
door fasteners and 
drawer pulls. 
The cabinet Is 705f 
Inches high and 40 
Incheswide. Thedepth 
of the lower section is 
28 inches. The cabi¬ 
net is on pressed steel 
ball-bearing casters. 
“Saves Miles of Steps for Tired Feet” 
Four hundred thousand women have the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet because it is the greatest 
step-saver work-saver and time-saver ever invented for the home. In tens of thousands of h arm 
Kitchens the Hoosier Cabinet enables the .housewife to doherwork.nhalf thet.me-and takes a 
big load of drudgery off her shoulders besides. Women tell us the Hoosier actually solves th® 
kitchen help problem, by cutting down the kitchen work as much as one hired helper would. 
Hoosier 
Kitchen 
Cabinet 
One Dollar a Week Puts This Cabinet in Your Kitchen 
The Hoosier brings Into one spot 40 inches wide nearly everything you use in the kitchen. It 
saves you trips back and forth from the pantry. It saves you from reaching up to hfgh shelves. 
It saves you from the back-breaking strain of bending over bins and flour barrels. The Hoo.ier 
is the lowest priced Kitchen Cabinet made-measured by the years of service it gives. It is solid 
oak, three thicknesses, built to last a lifetime. The Ho osier is the only kitchen cabinet with a 
pure aluminum work table. 
Write us for Free Kitchen Cabinet Book beautifully 
illustrated, showing you the Hoosier part by part. 
We will also tell you where you can see the Hoosier 
near your home. In nearly every community there 
is a licensed Hoosier agent who sells the Hoosier 
at the low price established by the factory. The 
Hoosier Sales System Is made up of the leading 
furniture merchants of the United States. The man 
who has the Ploosier license sign (show below; in 
his window Is a good man to know. 
Address 
Home Office nnd Factory, 14 Rich St., New Castle, Ind. 
Hoosier Manufacturing Co. gan r ranc i 8eo Branch: ass Pacific Building. (25) 
Largest Makers of Kitchen Cabinets in the World 
Mr. Husband: 
You have riding plows and many farm 
implements to make your work easy. Havo 
vou ever thought thnt your wife should 
have a step-saver for HER work? The old- 
time kitchen table is as far outof date as 
the walking plow. The Hoosier Kitchen 
Cabinet saves as much labor in the kitchen 
as the riding plow saves intho field. Write 
us now for our Kitchen Cabinet Book, and 
learn how happy you can make your wifo 
with the Hoosier. 
Look for This Sign of the Licensed Hoosier Agent-a Good Man to Know 
Electric Lights make the brightest, safeff, 
cleanest and most reliable lighting system 
known for farms and country homes, • The 
Dayton Electric Lighting Outfits are low in 
cost, easy to install, cost almost nothing to 
operate. Give you better lights than most city 
people enjoy. Write today for complete illus¬ 
trated catalog showing outfits, fixtures, etc. 
DAYTON ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. 
231 St. Clair Street Dayton, Ohio 
From the 
Mill 
We Pay 
Freight 
Manufacturers’ prices save y 
dealers’profits. Wegiveabindi _ 
guarantee of satisfaction and save 
you 158 1-8 per cent. You can 
buy the well-known Uegal Rug, 
6x9 ft., reversible,al 1 wool finish, at 
418.75. Our ltriisscloRuic,6x9 ft., 
greatest value known, #1.85. Splendid grade Brus¬ 
sels Rug, 9x12 ft., #11. 
Famous I n v InclbleV el- 
vets, 9x12 ft., #16. Stan¬ 
dard Axminsterg, 9x12 
ft., #18.60, Fme quali¬ 
ty Lace Curtains 45c per 
pair and up. Tapestry 
Curtains, Wilton Rugs, 
Llnole u m s atM il 1 prices. 
Write to-dav for our NEW 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOG, 
No. 14. Sent free. Shows lat¬ 
est designs in actual colors. 
UNITED MILLS MFG. CO. 
2451-2462 JASPER ST.. PHILA. 
oil 
> 11K 
I 
BROWN’S 
Bronchial Troches 
are safe, effective and convenient. The best 
remedy for coughs, hoarseness and sore throat. 
Prompt and safe. Free from opiates—The oldest 
and best remedy. 
Price, 25c, 50c and $1.00, Sample free 
John I. Brown»& Son_Boston, Mass. 
Made from the 
best Rubber pro- 
duced in the World 
Th© 
■ 
you had rubber 
made to order, 
you couldn’t have 
them made better than 
the CENTURY ROOT, 
It is made of the best 
rubber produced. The 
vamp is made extra 
strong. To prevent 
cracking at ankle 
extra pure 
gum, no-crack 
ankle rein¬ 
forcement is 
used. 
IT IS THE CHEAPEST 
because best—best in material, best In workmanship, 
and best for wear. Those facts are also t rue of the en¬ 
tire Beacon Falls line. When you want a high grade 
satisfactory rubber boot or shoe, insist that you be 
shown goods bearing the Cross. It insures you quality 
and service. If you can’t secure Century Boots from 
your dealer, write us. Send his name. We will see that 
you are supplied. Send for illustrated booklet. • 
BEACON FALLS RUBBER SHOE Co. 
New York Chicago Boston 
The Improved MONITOR 
MAKES IRONING EASY AND A PLEASURE 1 
Pronounced"The World’s Best” by over 275,000 
satisfied customers. No hot stovi—easy to operate. 
Heat regulated instantly. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 
Highest in quality -lowest in price. 
Highly polished and nickel plated. 
AGENTS WANTED. 
Write for catalogue and terms. 
The Monitor Sad Iron Co. ! 
28 Wayne si., Big Prairie, 0. 
150 Farms 
and map free. 
FOR SALE CHEAP, in fertile 
Delaware Valley. New catalogue 
Horace G. Reedek, Newtown, Pa. 
HOUSEWORK HALVED 
By Syracuse “EASY” Utilities 
SOLD ON TRIAL 
Syracuse “ EASY ” Vacuum Washer cleans completely a tubful of clothes, coarse 
or delicate, in 10 minutes of easy elfort. Heat water right in rust proof steel tub. No 
swinging of clothes or water. Works like a cistern pump. Sold on 30 days trial. 
Syracuse “EASY” Vacuum Cleaner, hand or electric, most satisfactory 
on market. Gets all the dirt without raising dust. Easy to operate. Very 
durable and efficient. Send for free booklet and Trial Order Eorin. 
DODGE & ZUILL, 224 L Dillaye Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y. 
