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QuicR-tite 
"The  Sunshine  of  the  Night * 
THIS  wonderful  lamp  will 
bring  the  good  cheer  and 
radiant  happiness  of  the  holiday 
season  to  every  “home  evening” 
throughout  the  year.  300  candle 
power;  brighter  than  20  old 
style  oil  lamps  or  lanterns. 
Surprise  Mother  on  Christmas 
morning  with  a  Quick-Lite  Lamp. 
Dad  or  Brother  will  welcome  the  de¬ 
pendable  Quick-Lite  Lantern.  Always 
ready  for  any  job  any  night. 
30,000  dealers  sell  Quick-Lites. 
If- yours  can’t  supply,  write 
to  nearest,  factory  branch, 
Dept.  R.  Y.  17. 
rz/S.  tc 
The  Coleman  Lamp  Co. 
Wichita  Philadelphia  Chicago 
Los  Angeles  Canadian  Factory.  Toronto , 
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It  is  the  food-tonic  well 
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SffilTEIlMEIURNEK 
MAKES  your  old  kerosene  lamps  and 
lanterns  shine  with  a  brilliant  soft, 
white  light.  Non-breakable  steel  mantle. 
Nosmoke.  No  soot.  Relieves  eye  strain. 
Over  a  million  satisfied  users.  Guaranteed 
safe,  durable,  reliable.  Complete  sample, 
50  ets.post  paid,  stamps  or  coin;  3  for  $1.25. 
Your  money  baek  If  not  satisfied. 
Live  lUpretentativee  Wanted 
WHITE  FLAME  LIGHT  CO. ,  . 
88  Clark  Building  Grand  Rapids.  Mien. 
Some  Christmas  Ideas 
Why  not  have  a  “holder”  Christmas? 
There  are  Several  articles  in  this  line 
which  make  most  attractive  gifts.  They 
are  not  only  easily  made,  but  are  very 
inexpensive  and  most  useful.  Every 
housewife  will  welcome  an  addition  to  her 
supply  of  plain  square  kitchen  holders. 
Teach  the  simple  buttonhole  stitch  to 
your  little  daughter  and  she  will  wile 
many  an  hour  away  trimming  the  holders 
around  the  edge  with  some  bright-colored 
silkateen.  Sew  a  loop  or  holder  ring  on 
each,  and  put  a  half  dozen  in  each  pack¬ 
age  wrapping  them  up  as  daintily  as  you 
would  an  expensive  present. 
The  handiest  kitchen  holder  I  have  ever 
used  is  the  double  pocket  holder.  I  saw 
one  of  these  in  time  to  use  the  idea  last 
Christmas  for  several  friends.  Cut 
strong  cloth  into  two  strips  which  are 
about  two  inches  wide  in  the  middle  and 
widen  out  at  the  ends  to  form  holders 
about  five  or  six  inches  across.  Baste 
together,  padding  the  ends  and  quilting 
them  a  little  on  the  machine.  Then  on 
the  back  of  each  end  baste  another  piece 
cut  the  same  shape  to  form  a  pocket  into 
which  your  hand  can  easily  be  put.  Now 
finish  the  edges  with  binding  tape  or  a 
bias  cloth  binding.  I  used  green  cloth  for 
the  holder  and  trimmed  with  red  binding 
— the  Christmas  colors.  A  loop  should 
be  sewed  in  the  middle  of  the  strip.  “They 
can’t  be  beat”  for  taking  out  bread  and 
pies  or  for  use  when  draining  potatoes, 
etc.,  as  they  protect  the  wrists  and  are 
all  in  one  piece.  The  average  cost  is 
from  10  to  15  cents.  A  suitable  verse  to 
accompany  this  simple  gift  would  be : 
“I’m  sending  this  pair  of  holders, 
With  heartiest  Christmas  wishes ; 
They’ll  help  you  remove  from  the  oven 
Your  pies,  bread,  and  other  hot  dishes.” 
The  napkin  holder  makes  a  very  dainty 
gift  for  the  bride  or  young  housewife,  and 
is  nice  to  have  in  the  “hope  chest”  as 
well.  I  used  a  soft  delicate  cretonne,  but 
Indian  Head  or  linen  can  be  used  and 
trimmed  very  effectively.  Navy  blue 
linen  is  said  to  be  the  best,  as  it  will  keep 
the  napkins  snowy  white.  Cut  and  cover 
a  square  pasteboard  a  little  larger 
than  a  folded  napkin,  for  the  bottom  of 
the  holder.  The  four  sides  are  strips 
about  eight  inches  long.  Sew  up  the  sides 
for  about  three  inches  and  fasten  well. 
The  edges  of  the  flaps  should  be  turned  in 
and  featherstitched  down.  The  two  top 
flaps  may  be  finished  in  a  point  and  snaps 
sewed  on.  Place  your  napkins  in  the 
holders,  fold  over  the  flaps,  fasten  the 
snaps  and  your  napkins  will  be  kept 
smooth  and  spotless.  If  white  cloth  is 
used,  embroider  a  spray  of  lazy  daisies 
on  the  top  flap  and  outline  the  word 
“Napkins”  across  one  side. 
The  doily  holder  is  first  cousin  to  the 
napkin  holder,  and  no  one  should  be 
without  one.  Silkoline  is  a  very  good  ma¬ 
terial  to  use.  A  pasteboard  magazine 
roll  forms  the  foundation.  Pad  with 
cotton  and  cover.  The  holders  is  merely 
two  squares  of  the  cloth  (cut  to  fit  the 
roll.)  These  are  featherstitched  together 
with  a  thin  padding  between.  Attach  the 
roll  to  one  end,  and  at  the  other  sew  two 
sets  of  ribbons  to  be  wound  around  the 
holder  when  it  is  rolled  up.  Doilies  laid 
flat  on  the  holder  and  carefully  rolled  and 
tied  are  kept  in  perfect  condition — no 
wrinkles  or  soiled  edges. 
A  very  unique  gift  is  the  yardstick 
holder.  No  matter  how  elusive  a  yard¬ 
stick  may  be,  if  it  is  put  in  one  of  these 
pockets  you  will  always  know  where  to 
find  it.  A  yard  of  pretty  cretonne  will 
make  six  holders.  Cut  the  cloth  into  12 
strips  each  three  inches  wide.  Then  six 
of  the  strips  should  be  cut  three  or  four 
inches  shorter.  These  form  the  fronts  of 
the  pockets,  and  the  long  strips  the  backs. 
Baste  together  with  the  right  sides  up¬ 
permost.  Finish  the  edges  with  binding 
tape  in  a  harmonizing  or  contrasting 
color.  Sew  a  ring  or  loop  at  the  tip  end, 
which  has  been  finished  in  a  point.  If 
the  gift  does  not  have  to  be  mailed  slip 
a  new  yardstick  into  the  pocket.  Other¬ 
wise  a  little  verse  describing  its  use 
should  accompany  the  holder,  one  similar 
to  this: 
“Hang  me  in  some  convenient  place,  my 
dear, 
And  keep  your  wandering  yardstick  right 
in  here !” 
The  suitcase  holder  or  traveling  com¬ 
panion  is  a  real  comfort  to  the  person 
who  must  “live  in  a  suitcase”  part  of  the 
time  at  least.  These  can  be  bought 
readymade,  but  are  more  cheaply  made 
at  home  from  pretty  cretonne.  Cut  the 
back  of  the  holders  as  large  as  you  wish 
— it  should  be  about  12x18  in.  when  fin¬ 
ished.  Turn  down  the  top  corners  ‘  to 
form  a  point.  Then  sew  on  pockets ;  one 
large  one  across  the  bottom  about  six 
inches  deep  for  the  brush  and  comb  and 
boxes  of  hairpins  or  for  handkerchiefs 
and  gloves.  Another  pocket  the  same 
size  should  be  placed  just  above  this  one, 
and  divided  into  a  small  and  a  large 
pocket — one  for  toothbrush  and  paste,  the 
other  for  soap  and  washcloth  or  trinkets 
or  needlecase.  I  finished  _  the  edges  of 
mine  with  inch-wide  satin  ribbon  to 
match  the  cretonne,  and  sewed  a  button 
on  to  the  lower  pocket.  Make  a  button¬ 
hole  in  the  point  at  the  top,  fold  down 
the  flap,  and  the  case  can  be  snugly  but¬ 
toned  up.  Fold  once  again  and  place  in 
suitcase.  It  takes  up  only  a  little  room. 
Send  such  a  gift  either  alone  or  fully 
out-fitted  as  you  wish.  It  is  sure  to  be 
welcome.  Any  or  all  of  these  articles 
would  add  greatly  to  the  display  at  a 
church  or  Grange  fair.  MBS.  F.  L,  B. 
7 /^HEN  the  extra  cost  of 
OCCIDENT  Flour  is  so 
slight  isn’t  it  unwise  to  risk  loss  of 
time,  work  and  materials  by  using 
The  Same 
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at  Every  Meal 
ordinary  flour?  OCCIDENT 
quality  is  your  protection  against 
baking  failures.  Its  money-back 
guarantee  is  an  insurance  policy 
with  every  sack. 
Costs  More — 
Worth  it ! 
Something  to  Think  About 
We  operate  12  flour  mills — two  in  Min¬ 
neapolis,  eight  in  North  Dakota  and  two 
in  Eastern  Montana — with  a  combined  daily 
capacity  of  13,500  barrels  flour  and  500 
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terminal  elevators,  8,750,000  bushels;  140 
elevators  situated  in  the  heart  of  the  hard 
wheat  belt  of  North  Dakota  and  Eastern 
Montana,  4,000,000  bushels — total  combined 
capacity  13,750,000  bushels.  These  facili¬ 
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RUSSELL-MILLER  MILLING 
CO.  Offices  Minneapolis,  Minn. 
“Loan  Me  6  Feet  in  Your 
Kitchen  for  30  Days!” 
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Let  Her  Wear  Your  Trophies 
How  much  nore  the  coats,  scarfs,  and  stoles 
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heaver  (  Billy  Sunday’s 
famous  Chorister)  offers  all 
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on  his  new  Rainbow  Rec¬ 
ords.  Play  on  any  phono¬ 
graph.  Sung  by  Rode- 
heaver  himself  and  other 
renowned  Gospel  singers. 
Every  Christian  home  should  have  these  records. 
They  make  wonderful  Christmas  gifts. 
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THE  AKRON  LAMP  CO-  672  Lamp  Bldg.,  Akron,  O. 
