1013. 
THE? RURA1> NEW-YORKER 
1049 
The Rural Patterns. 
When ordering patterns always give 
number of pattern and measurements de¬ 
sired. 
The first group shows 7931 double- 
breasted blouse, 34 to 40 bust. With or 
without peplum, with elbow or long 
sleeves. 7970 fancy blouse with vestee, 
34 to 42 bust. 7562 fancy waist, 34 to 
40 bust. 7030 two-piece skirt with pan- 
ier, 22 to 30 waist. 7970 three-piece 
plaited skirt, 22 to 32 waist. 7959 two- 
piece skirt, 22 to 32 waist. With train 
in pointed or round outline, or in round 
length, with high or natural waist line. 
The second group includes 7864 tucked 
blouse, 34 to 42 bust. 7983 long waisted 
blouse in Balkan style, 34 to 40 bust. 
7682 Empire house gown, 34 to 42 bust. 
W ith draped or plain front, with round 
or straight corners. 7507 four-piece 
skirt. 22 to 32 waist. Price of each pat¬ 
tern 10 cents. 
Two Cleansing Problems. 
"W ill you tell me how to bleach a silk 
mull dress that was white, but has turned 
to a cream color? Also, how to take the 
iron rust out of a corn-colored waist? 
P. G. 
These problems are offered to our ex¬ 
perienced readers for solution. Profes¬ 
sional cleaners bleach yellowed fabrics, 
we believe, in a sulphur bath (vapor), 
hut we hesitate to advise this, for some¬ 
times the sulphur causes stains, and it 
is not very manageable for the inexperi¬ 
enced. Ordinary washing will not do. 
Exposure to strong sunlight is often j 
beneficial, and if the dress is hung out ! 
several times in the full sun it will be 
whitened to a considerable degree. All 
'•bite materials that are laid away should 
be wrapped in dark blue paper; this pre¬ 
vents yellowing to a marked degree. 
The only difficulty in taking out iron 
rust is that you are pretty sure to take 
out the color of the material, too. The 
rust is removed by covering the spots 
with salt, then squeezing lemon juice over 
the salt and putting in strong sunlight. 
Rinse and repeat the process until the 
rust is gone. Some colors are restored 
by rinsing in water containing a little 
ammonia, but we cannot say what would 
be the result here. If spots remain they 
can be colored by preparing dye just 
right in tint, and brushing carefully over 
the bleached spots. If silk the dye may 
be mixed with gasoline (inflammable and 
explosive). Silks and feathers, even 
chiffons and similar delicate materials, 
can be dyed well with the gasoline dye, 
as the gasoline evaporates, leaving the 
dye fixed; however, care and experience 
are needed for successful work with any 
dye. 
Two Good Cakes. 
The two recipes given below are con¬ 
venient if two kinds of cake are wanted, 
as the yolks of eggs can be used in one, 
and the whites in the other. If one cake 
only is desired the yolks may be used in 
boiled chocolate icing, or the whites for 
a white icing. 
"White Cake.—Place two whites of 
eggs in a cup and fill up to the half 
mark with soft butter (not melted). Fill 
cup up with milk. Sift together l]/ 3 cup 
bread flour or 1)4 cup pastry flour, one 
cup sugar, heaping teaspoon baking pow¬ 
der, sifting four or five times. Add but¬ 
ter and eggs and beat all together five 
minutes. Flavor with vanilla. Bake 
in loaf or in flat tin. Ice as desired. 
Loaf Chocolate Cake.—To one-half cup 
sweet milk add yolks of two eggs and 
one square of chocolate, grated. Set on 
stove and let melt and thicken. Cream 
together one-half cup milk, three table¬ 
spoonfuls butter, one cup sugar; beat in 
1)4 cup flour into which one teaspoonful 
soda has been sifted; then stir in the 
chocolate and other ingredients, and bake 
in a loaf. mrs. e. b. v. a. 
Wife: “John. I haven’t a skirt fit to 
wear.” _ Husband: “Well, that’s the 
style, ain’t it?”—Winnipeg Telegram. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and a 
"square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
Spear’s “400' 
Junior ^ I 
Oak 
Heater 
The Only Way To Fnmish Yonr Home 
Spear of Pittsburgh has proven to hundreds 
of thousands of satisfied customers, everywhere, 
by the high quality of his goods, fair square treat¬ 
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rock bottom prices, that his plan is the only logic¬ 
al, common sense way to furnish a home. By 
Spear’s original divided payment plan all the 
necessities, comforts and luxuries formerly found 
only in the homes of the rich and prosperous 
classes have been brought within reach of all. 
Spear Will Give You Credit 
Spear of Pittsburgh 'trusts k 
the people and the people trust W 
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the greatest of its kind. Spear 
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The rich and 
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can always com¬ 
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the average home 
lover needs the 
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e Spear a 
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plan for your home furnishing need 3 . 
)// This magnlf-vAJ/ 
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heat quickly. Well made, 
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pot, 12 in.india. Stoveis36 
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It will be just like bringing an enormous stock of Home 
Furnishings—many times the size of even the greatest city 
store—right to your home with an amazing array of 
wonderful bargains. He shows you everything for the 
home, including a marvelously attractive assortment of 
carpets, rugs and draperies in the colors, patterns and 
designs photographed from the original goods. Spear’s 
Bargain Catalog shows everything in home furnishings— 
A jnimir Ranges, Stoves, 
Refrigerators, 
Silverware, 
Lace Curtains, 
5« wl Sewing Machines, 
H Washing Machines, 
[ Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, 
H Clocks, Portieres, 
M Dishes, Springs, Bedding. 
* Spear Gives 30 Days’ Home Trial 
Spear’s idea about selling . 
goods from a catalog, is that V 
they met actually sell them- 
selves after you have seen them V|| PW rJa 
and know what they are by 
actual test in your own home. 
Anything you select from V 
Spear’s Bargain Catalog will be shipped for SO days’ free 
home trial before the sale is considered closed. 
Spear’s Big Rocker Bargain 
A large, roomy comfortable, solid oak Rocker with 
high, wide back, fully tufted and buttoned. Seat is 
__ large and roomy, upholstered with high grade 
pUb, l£i ill. Ill Uid. OWV, IS OO 
in. high, weighs about B0 
lbs. Also smaller and 
larger sizes. Large feed 
door, screw type dampers. 
Spear’s Dining Chairs 
No. D-639X - Each. $1.55 
No. D-639—Price lor Six 
$8.95— $1.50 Cash. Bal. 
r= y, -tkvi-cJ ?5c Monthly 
Cnpsr'c ' v 
Big Bed Bargain 
No. D. 306- 
Price $10.45. $1.50 
Cash; Bal. 75c mon. 
Heavy Iron Bod, any 
color,4 ft. 6 in. wide, 
good woven wire 
spring, coil supports, 
BO pound cotton A 
W top mattress, A 
and two 
pillows. S 
A remark- O 
able new 
diner, with high plain panel 
back, continuous back 
posts, neatly turned front 
posts and. spindles. Fin¬ 
ished quartered oak, bright 
gloss. Construction first- 
class. Seats heavily uphol¬ 
stered and covered with 
chase leather, one of the 
^ best imitations of gen- , 
^ uine leather used. . 
^^^You may buy one 
X. or set of six.^^ 
, , , . -''***•7 * “I'uvioecicu wuil UI££II &Ta.UtJ 
black Sylvan leather over full steel springs and 
. beautiful ruffled edge 
M to match back. Con- 
struct!, m is sold golden 
IE FWWggf oak throughout, with 
high gloss golden finish. 
Spear & Company, 
Dept.T25 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Please send me your Mammoth 
Free Catalog, Prices, Terms, etc., 
without any obligation on my part. 
Order No. \\" v . 
D. 611—Price 
$4.95—75c Cash ■ 
Bal. 50c Monthly 
NAME. 
GROWING STRONGER 
Apparently, with Advancing Age. 
“At the age of 50 years I collapsed 
from excessive coffee drinking,” writes a 
man in Mo. “For four years I shambled 
about with the aid of crutches or cane, 
most of the time unable to dress myself 
without help. 
“My feet were greatly swollen, my 
right arm was shrunken and twisted 
inward, the fingers of my right hand 
were clenched and could not be extended 
except with great effort and pain. Noth¬ 
ing seemed to give me more than tem¬ 
porary relief. 
“Now, during all this time and for 
about 30 years previously, I drank daily 
an average of 6 cups of strong coffee— 
rarely missing a m^aJ. 
“My wife at last took my case into 
her own hands and bought some Postum. 
She made it according to directions and 
I liked it fully as well as the best high- 
grade coffee. 
“Improvement sot iu at once. In 
about 6 months I began to work a little, 
and in less than a year I was very much 
better, improving rapidly from day to 
day. I am now iu far better health 
than most men of my years and appar¬ 
ently growing stronger with advancing 
age. 
“I am busy every day at some kind 
of work and am able to keep up with 
the procession without a cane. The arm 
and hand that were once almost useless, 
now keep far ahead in rapidity of move¬ 
ment and beauty of penmanship.” 
Name given by Postum Co., Battle 
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the little 
book, “The Road to Wellville.” 
I’ostum comes in two forms: 
Regular Postum —must be well boiled. 
Instant Postum is a soluble powder. 
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a 
cup of hot water and, with the addition 
of cream and sugar, makes a delicious 
beverage instantly. 
“There’s a reason” for Postum. 
NORTH CAROLINA PINE 
TAR CHEWING GUM 
Delightful, Pleasant, Purifies Mouth, j 
Saves Teeth, Aids Digestion. Has Bene¬ 
ficial Effect onThroat and Lung Diseases. 
Prepaid, 6 Boxes 25c—14. 50c—30, $1.00 
31, 31. K. A. ( Minton St., Brooklyn.N.Y. 
COOL DAYS A-COMING 
Time To Think Of Furnaces 
Prepare yourself now for cold, snappy weather. Don’t go through another season trying to 
coax heat from a poor furnace—don't burn up money in a fuel wasting stove or grate. Get a fur¬ 
nace that will bent your home healthfully, comfortably and economically and without trouble or 
repairs. Full furnace value and a whole lifetime of satisfactory service goes with every 
XXTH CENTURY FURNACE 
The kind of fuel you burn doesn't matter—a XXth Century burns any 
kind from slack to coke—burns it without waste, too, from the side toward 
the center by means of an exclusive ftrepot and air chamber You actually get 
a third more hest or you save a third on fuel— ami the home is always free from 
fumes und soot because the furnace consumes its own gases and smoke 
XXth Century Dealers Know How To Install Properly 
They study your requirements, tell you just what style and size furnace 
you need aud install it in A No. 1 fashion. If you want to know your near¬ 
est dealer's name, write us. If you want suggestions on the equipment for 
your home, send us a plan or sketch of it. mentioning number of rooms to 
be heated. Get our catalog 43 before making your selection. 
XXTH CENTURY HEATING & VENTILATING CO., Akren, Ohio 
Tower’s Fish Brand 
Reflex Slicker 
JUST THE COAT FOR DRIVING 
WHEN IT RAINS 
Face any storm in it and you’ll return “ Dry as 
a bone”. No water can reach you even 
through the openings between the buttons— 
that's where our famous Reflex Edges pro¬ 
tect you by keeping out every drop. 
Roomy, comfortable, and so well made that it 
gives the longest service. 
(S'! AA SATISFACTION 
ipO.W GUARANTEED 
At your dealer’s, or sent prepaid on receipt 
of price. Send for catalog of Fhh Brand goods. 
A. J. TOWER CO. rowers 
BOSTON 
Tower Canadian Limited 
Toronto 713 
Mention Tiie Rural when answering ads. 
Expert’s Plans Save 
Furnace Cost and Fuel 
if you buy the Kalamazoo way and let, 
HjO a heating engineer study your home. 
|J Our expert will show you how to keep 
the entire house warm and snug on bliz- 
zardy days and keep down coal bills, too. 
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ORNAMENTAL FENCE 
25 Designs—All Steel 
Handsome, cost less than wood, 
more durable. Don't buy a fence 
until you get our Free CauJogug 
and Special Price*. 
cun save you money. 
Kokomo Fence Machine Co* 
407 North Si, Kokomo, LuU. 
Buy From Factory-Book Free 
tells all about the Kalamazoo furnace and our 
remarkable plan for direct sale—at an immense 
saving to you. Ask us for Kurnace Catalog 
No 9 10 today. 
We make a full line of Stoves, Ranges, Gas 
Stoves and Furnaces. We have three catalogs 
—please ask for the one you want. 
Kalamazoo Stove Co., Mfrs., Kalamazoo, Mich. 
A Kalamazoo 
Reguleml Direct to You” 
a And 
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" Stoves 
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