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Vht RURAL. NEW-YORKER 
June 7, 1924 
From Day to Day 
Silver Poplars 
God wrote His loveliest poem on the day 
He made the first tall silver poplar tree, 
And set it high upon a pale-gold hill, 
For all the new enchanted earth to see. 
I think its beauty must have made Him 
glad, 
And that He smiled at it—and loved it 
so— 
Then turned in sudden sheer delight, and 
made 
A dozen silver poplars in a row. 
Mist green and white against a turqoise 
sky, ... 
A-shimmer and a-shine it stood at noon ; 
A misty silver loveliness at night, 
Breathless beneath the first small wistful 
moon. 
And then God made the music of the 
winds, 
And set each leaf a-flutter and a-thrill— 
Today I read His poem word by word 
Among the silver poplars on the hill. 
—Grace Noll Crowell, in 
Scribner’s Magazine, 
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For the second time in its history the 
American Bible Society’s annual issue 
has exceeded 7,000.000 volumes, accord¬ 
ing to a report at the 108th meeting of 
The Rural Patterns 
In ordering alwayi give number of pattern 
and size desired, sending price with order 
2097. Girls’ one- 
piece dress, with 
round neck line and 
kimono sleeves With 
long sleeve exten¬ 
sions; may be made 
with or without 
apron front. Sizes 
8, 10, 12 and 14 
years. Size 10 years 
requires 3 yds. of 
30-in. material. 20 
cents. 
2100. Over blouse, 
having short kimono 
sleeve witli long 
sleeve extension 
gathered into tail¬ 
ored cuff; front 
closing with jabot 
frill. Sizes 34, 30, 
38, 40 , 42 and 44 
in. bust. Size 38 
requires 2% yds. 36- 
iu. material. 20 
cents. 
2104. Misses’ one- 
piece dress, may be 
made with short 
sleeve having turn¬ 
back cuff, or long 
sleeve with exten¬ 
sion facing. Sizes 
16, 18 and 20 years. 
Size 18 years re¬ 
quires 4% yds. of 
36-in. material. 20 
cents. 
bination undergar¬ 
ment, opening front 
and back. Sizes 6, 
8, 10, 12 and 14 
years. Size 10 years 
requires 2 yds. of 
30-in. material. 20 
cents. 
The Home Dressmaker, Fashion Book and 
Needlework Instructor, .Price 35 cents. 
the society May 8 in the Bible House. 
Nearly one-half of these volumes of the 
Scriptures are demanded by the Orient. 
The officers report an ever-increasing in¬ 
terest in the Bible, which it now circu¬ 
lates in more than 175 languages and 
dialects, of which 100 are in the United 
B fates. 
5k 
For warm weather wear we see un- 
liued flannel suits, coat and skirt, in both 
misses’ and women’s sizes. Some attrac¬ 
tive plainly tailored styles, both single 
and double-breasted coats, were $25. They 
were both white and colored, and had 
glass buttons. Glass buttons are just 
now a popular fashion. We also see 
flannel suits made with a long coat and 
jumper dress. This is a very practical 
fashion, for the dress is useful without 
the coat, which can aloo be worn with 
separate dresses. Striped flannel blazers, 
which were in fashion thirty-odd years 
ago, are to have an amazing vogue, we 
are told, and are very gorgeous. Their 
prices have moved with the times; those 
we have seen are $19.50 or more. Sum¬ 
mer felt hats are to go with the flannels. 
* 
One of our readers asks whether a 
vacuum cleaner of the motor-driven 'e- 
volving brush type is more desirable than 
other makes. Some users advised it, 
others condemned it on the ground that 
such a brush will wear out rugs or car¬ 
pets. We applied for information to the 
Tribune Institute, the domestic science 
department of the New York Tribune, 
which has made a study of such appli¬ 
ances, and which gives the following 
opinion : 
To our mind the case of the motor- 
driven revolving brush versus the straight 
vacuum cleaner with the stationary or 
traction driven brush is about as fol¬ 
lows : 
The motor-driven brush does better 
work on the lint type of dirt, and cleans 
very thoroughly, but suction is somewhat 
sacrificed. For this reason it is better 
with lint and heavy dirt and somewhat 
less satisfactory with special tools and 
the long tube. It is also heavier and 
costs more money. 
On the other hand, the suction ma¬ 
chines do a somewhat better all around 
job, are more efficient with the tools and 
with the flour type of dirt, are lighter 
and somewhat more reasonable in price. 
We feel that these should be fitted to 
the Lome and the woman’s needs and 
preferences. 
We do not think that the motor-driven 
brush wears out the carpet unless it is 
allowed to go round and round in one 
spot while one answers the ’phone or the 
door bell. It is true that thick, coarsely- 
woven rugs do yield more lint, but the ef¬ 
fect on the wear seems to be negligible. 
Rhubarb and Raspberry Marmalade 
One cup red raspberries, two cups rhu¬ 
barb, three cups sugar. Use no water 
and cook until almost done before adding 
sugar. N. M. 
Rhubarb or Gooseberry Pie 
One and one-half cups of rhubarb or 
gooseberries, uncooked; one cup sugar, 
one-half cup seedless raisins, one egg, 
nutmeg to taste, one even teaspoon salt. 
Mix thoroughly, bake with two crusts. 
It takes less sugar if salt is used with all 
sour fruit. For elderberry pie, add one 
even teaspoon of salt to elderberries. It 
makes them equal to huckleberries for 
pies. M. H, c. 
Uncooked Chili Sauce 
One peck ripe tomatoes, chopped ; four 
small sweet red peppers, chopped (a few 
of seeds) ; two cups chopped onion (use 
coarse knife or grinder). Mix into this 
two level cups salt, and drain over night 
in bag. In the morning add two cups 
chopped celery, two cups sugar (brown 
preferred), one cup whole mustard seed, 
one teaspoon powdered cinnamon, one 
teaspoon powdered clove, two quarts cider 
vinegar. Ready to eat in three days. 
Will keep in crock or may be put into 
bottles or jam m. s. m. 
Chicago Hot 
One peck ripe tomatoes (cut in pieces 
and drain), two cups chopped celery, two 
cups chopped onion, one cup grated horse¬ 
radish, one-half cup mustard seed, two 
cups sugar, two red peppers (chopped 
fine), two-thirds cup salt, two tablespoons 
each mixed spices, cloves, cinnamon, all¬ 
spice, four cups vinegar. Mix cold and 
put in stone jar. mrs. p. k. c. 
No pleasure is comparable to the stand¬ 
ing upon the vantage ground of truth.— 
Francis Bacon. 
If all the year were playing holidays, 
To sport would be as tedious as to work. 
—Shakespeare. 
Household experts tell us that 
the average housewife walks 
miles and spends years in pre¬ 
paring the meals for the family. 
It is an everyday task, year in 
and year out, and its effect 
upon the health and attractive¬ 
ness of women is only too well- 
known. 
Coal stoves and wood stoves are 
insistent in their demands for 
fuel and attention. Hard to keep 
going and messy to clean. 
The New Perfection Oil Cook- 
stove burns kerosene — clean 
and odorless. It is practically 
automatic in its operation, and 
delivers a wide range of heat— 
bakes, broils, boils, roasts and 
toasts. It eliminates coal, dirt 
and ashes. It adds immeasura¬ 
bly to personal comfort because 
it keeps the kitchen cool. 
Ask your dealer to demonstrate 
the particular model which you 
like best, and which you will 
find in his store. Remember 
that eachNewPerfection model, 
whether it be the famous Blue 
Chimney or the fast-as-gas Sup- 
erfex, represents the utmost in 
cooking satisfaction at its price. 
NEW PERFECTION 
Oil Cook Stoves and Ovens 
STANDARD OIL CO. OF NEW YORK 
26 BROADWAY 
