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Show WOMAN'S WORLD Streets, Highways Take Biggest Toll Accidents on streets and highways and in other public places exact a substantially higher toll of life in the United States than, do home and occupational accidents together. Among males public accidents account for two thirds of all accident fatalities, and among females 55 percent. This is based upon the mortality records of a life insurance companys industrial policyholders r period of 1946 during the 1950. through Although these insured persons are mostly urban dwellers, the companys statisticians point out, their experience affords a good indication of what takes place among the population as a whole. These other facts were revealed by a study of the insurance expefive-yea- . SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1952 TIIE JOURNAL Page 6 rience: At the school ages, accidents in public places account for 85 percent of all fatalities among boys and for 75 percent among girls. Accidents in and about the home are responsible for 44 percent of all fatal mishaps among women and for 16 percent among males. Deaths resulting from occupational injuries account for nearly one fourth of all accident fatalities among men at the main working ages of life. Among women of working age, despite the high level of employment in recent years, occupational injuries accounted for only 1.3 percent of all deaths from accidents. Choose Household Linens for Durability By Ertta Haley IS there a greater homemaking thrill opening the door of a linen closet?. Most women will agree there isnt, and this holds true even though women do not spend their time from doll to marriage days spinning and weaving linens for their dowry. Linens are . not always linenr In the pure sense of the word, but we have become accustomed to designate them as such, as long as they are woven goods for bedroom, bath, dining room or kitchen. They may be linen, but they may be made of cotton, rayon or even the synthetics like nylon oi plastics. No wise homemaker will let her linen supply get too low for comfort. She should take stock a regular times, and replenish the closet when she can get the types, quality and quantity at a reasonably fair price. The best rule to follow is to get the best quality one can afford. Check for wearing qualities, and also choose the most suitable linens for your purposes. You may find it economical to have several different qualities of linens on hand such as inexpensive utility towels for trips and school, a nicer quality for family use and some very luxurious sets when you want to put on your best well-appointe- d airs. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT WANTED TO BUT Quantity depends a great deal on personal considerations. However, as a guide for a family of four with laundry done once a week, youll need these in towels; 2 dozen each of bath towels, wash cloths and hand towels; 1 dozen guest towels and 2 or 2 bath mats. WANTED Scrap Iron. Steel and Cast Also Surplus Items MONSEY IRON & METAL CO. 754) 8. 3rd Writ Salt Lake City, Utah U. S. SAVINGS BONDS Are U.S. Now DEFENSE ably not be straight after laundering. Muslin is used for utility sheeting. It is woven of heavy, carded yarn with a thread count of 140, Diagonal Look than BONDS or 112. Lengthwise (warp) threads should equal the. crosswise (woof) threads In number, quality and size of yarn for best wearing quality as this means the material is well balanced. 128 Judge Workmanship Bed Linens On Check the hems on sheets, just you do on towels. These should ollow . the direction of a single illing thread at the fold or at the ne of stitching. s Stitching should be neat and ven, about 14 stitches to the ich. Ends of hems should be Black ant? white silk : :pp are used by Dior in this diag-- o n a 1 y designed afternoon 1 dress. At the small, tied collar start the bnttons that to a line in the march slanting waist and go on in a straight line down iie skirt. Its worn smartly with a tangerine-colore-d beret. stitches. small, close, uniform also should backstitched be They or turned and stitched back across the hem. The hems should be turned up so they wont ravel. Selvages should be firm and inch wide closely woven, about to withstand and strong enough so often causes that the rubbing to As the towel long as it fray. is well made, any type of selvage, or hemmed woven, lockstitched type, is satisfactory. astened securely and selvages mst be firm, neat and strong, est selvages are used on best iieets, and these have extra yarn o give extra strength. Pure finish on a sheet means a ninimum of sizing, a special kind f starch thats added to ihe warp ams in all sheets to protect the ihread while its being loomed. If too much sizing is used, the result is a sleazy sheet that shows up when laundered. Tensile strength on a sheet is the measurement of the pull of the fabric which it will take before breaking. A type 180 sheet may have a tensile strength of 60 or 70, for example, while a 112 type will have a strength of 45. When you see a no weighting label or such Information about a sheet, it means that no heavy materials such as china clay have been used in the sizing. Tensile strength, then. Is the index of the wearing qualities of sheets or pillowcases. Remember that the torn size Is the size before hemming. To get the correct size for the bed, deduct 5 inches for making the hem, and another 5 inches for shrinkage. Allow at least 6 inches for tucking in at the sides, for both width and length. Safer Cough Relief Give Consideration To Pillow Covers When new drugs or old fail to stop your cough or chest cold dont delay. Creomulsion contains only safe, helpful, proven ingredients and no narcotics to disturb natures process. It goes right to the seat of the trouble to aid nature soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchial membranes. Guaranteed to please you or druggist refunds money. Creomulsion has stood the test of many millions of users. Pillow cases are made of the same material as rheets, so the same considerations and standards apply to selecting them, as do for the sheets. For comfort and appearance have a case that fits the pillow nicely, but one which is not too roomy, or the pillow will slip continually. relieves Coughs, Chest Colds, Acuto Bronchitis WNU W 0252 Judge linens carefully . . . A minimum requirement in bed linen is that each bed hve four sheets, and more is better. Three or four cases per pillow is minimum. Replace a pair of sheets a year for each bed. Look for Absorbency, Durability in Towels When you check absorbency in bath towels, look carefully at the loops. They are on both sides of the towel or in ribs or patterns. They should be close and thickly packed. The closer the loops, the more absorbent the owel and the sooner it dries out after using. Long loops make the towels soft as well as more absorbent. If you like towels for friction choose the shorter loor and tight weave so that you get the harsh rub-down- feel. Check The finest thing a girl can do (n bur National Emergency ENROLL AS A STUDENT NURSE the Director of Nurses at your local hospital for Information or apply to a collegiate or hospital School of Nursing. Ask s, durability by looking at the underweave of the towel. This is the towels backbone that will bear the strain to which it is put The back side should be firm, close and tight, which shows that the loops are held securely. Hold the towel up to the light. If it does not show light coming through even in pinpoints, the quality is poor. Underweave can also be checked in the plain portion near the hem or border where Neat, Pretty Dress For Daylong Wear if you want to be proud of them. qualities. pattern. Pattern No. 8750 Is a rated pattern in sizes and 24Vi. Size 20 Vi. 22 Vi h. sew-rit- e perfo- 14Vi, 16 Vi, 18 Vi, 16Vi, 3 yards of SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT S67 West Adams St.. Chicago 6. Ill Enclose 30c In coin for each pattern. Add 5c for 1st Class Mail if desired. Pattern Size No Name (Please Print) Street Address or P O Box No State City Toall be proud of your strong, husky children when you give them Seotts Emulsion every day I Scotts is S gold mine of natural A&D Vitamins and energy-bufldi- ng natural olL Helps children grow right, develop sound teeth, strong bones. Helps ward off colds when they lack enough A&D Vitamin food. Uany doctorsrecommend it Economical. Buy today at your drug store. Cases will wear much better If you get them six to ten inches longer than the pillow and two to three inches wider. than just a tonic it's powerful nourishment MORE Heres How to Judge Good Bed Linens Though you may not read labels on very many things you buy. you should do it as an absolute necessity in buying bed linens. They give you real Information as to what kind of material is used as well as a clue to its wearing ure. This all occasion frock fits so nicely, saves time in altering your Fashion Flashes I Cheerful for morning and restful for lounging is the gay, cotton quilted duster which is washable for practicality. pockets will hold your curlers and a Peter Pan collar gives you that young Pie-wed- ge ISO DlttEG look. Percale Is used In fine quality Moccasins are preferred footIt has a smooth feeling, wear by many women "who like sheets. its firm but not bulky. Woven of fine yarn. It has a high thread count. Usually percale sheeting comes in two types: utility or carded or combed yarns with a thread count of 180, which means the number of threads per square inch. Fine percale is made of combed yarns with a count of 200 or more. true comfort. Choose these in leather with a wool suede lining for special warmth and soft comfort. Choose chains ' for warm .and cozy comfort in a . nightgown. Have it a straight-cu- t fashion to become any figure, and an edging of good cotton lace for small collar and bodice to satisfy your desire for femininity. Always check for a label telling torn size. This means that the there are no loops. For dresses or sports outfits, for material used for the sheet was Feel towels in the hands to com- torn from the length of the cloth chilly evenings knit or get yourpare grades and weights. It's easy before hemming. When torn is self a soft wool shrug which takes the difference between given on the labSl, It means the its inspiration from the bolero. to tell towels and light, lrose ones sheet will have straight hems. If g sturdy sleeves make it easy to will Is cut, the hem Hems should be i titched with cloth prob put on. Bat-win- I DAY OF PHYSICAL THERAP- Y- OGBBS |