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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER II I II I Children's Hats Can Be Made C Prepared by the United State Department WNU Service. of Agriculture. Owe are two attractive hats for children which can be made at borne very easily from a email amount of material. An old coat or dress might be used for the beret, and parts of an Id raincoat or any garment made of t cloth, for the rainy day hat. The bureau of home economics of the United States Department of which designed these Agriculture, to furnish measurebe will glad hats, ments and sketches for making both of them. The rain bat Is not only becoming to mall boys and girls, but it Is constructed so as to shed rain, and Is cloth. The made of brim can be rolled back or left down water-resistan- at Home u 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II II 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ii 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 An'' W I Hat of Fabric. Shower-Proo- Child's Buret That Can Be Made of Old or New Material. "I have heard," said Mr. Meadow Mouse, to his friend Mr. Mole, "that the fanner around these parts has said that he was being very much bothered by the members of the meadow mouse family and the mole family." "The vvery idea," said Mr. Mole, "lie should be flattered that we like his things. "Yes, anil pleased too! Don't you agree with me, Mr. Mouse?" "I can't quite say that I do agree with you," said Mr. Meadow Mouse. "I don't suppose he can be pleased to have creatures eat up the things he digs and plants in the ground." "I suppose that's so," said Mr. Mole. "Well, what shall we do, then?" asked Mr. Meadow Mouse. "I'm sure I don't know," said Mr. j. Mole. "Just then I thought I heard a PIACE UNC00lto.MMX IN MCOVEHED DISH . C0VR LOOSELY COOXED MEAT 1Y.ATAIX CAR BSSTBE' stored by m$m coyehkg Wim OUID PAPER "I'm But I've This UNITED STATES DO'ARTMENT that the best place for meat in the re- frigerator ia In the compartment with the ice. They also have a notion that the way to keep meat or poultry as It conies from the market Is to leave It wrapped up in the paper bag In which it was delivered, and put it right on top of the Ice. Neither of these practices is desirable. Scientific studies of refrigerators of all kinds have been made by the bureau of home economics of the United 8tate of Agriculture. Department These have included testing the tem WACBiaTJlTt perature of different purts of the refrigerator, studying the bacteriological condition of moat and milk after It has been kept for different lengths of time nt various temperatures, finding out the effect of icing with small and large pieces of Ice, and a number of other points. Uncooked meat Is a ready medium for the development of bacteria that cause spoilage. A temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit or below is recommended for keeping meat in the best condition. Unwrap meat as soon as it Is delivered and place it on n clean platter or dish In the coldest part of the refrigerator next to the Mr. Mole. And again they heard the voice of 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 1 tr I 1 1 1 n m n in n m m 11- i i 1 art Is called trim stitch, and - re- expect to find in embroidery silks and cottons. You will require a machine needle capable of carrying a 20 to 30 thread. Secure boilfast colors, so that they will go through the laundry without injury. For outlinor initialing, ing, inonogramming, stitching, use the trim stitch thread on top and in the bobbin. For the most effective work, the stitches should run from eight to ten to the inch. Two contrasting colors, such as blue or green on top and yellow or orange In the bobbin are effective. Smocking is beautiful for dress yokes, for sleeves, for holding skirt fullness, for smocks, and for fine For this dresses of sheer fabric. work, adjust the stitch to seven or eight to the inch, and have an ordid nary tension. Use size 24 white, thread in the bobbin. As these .bobbin threads are the ones you will have to pull when It comes to the shirring, they will need to be strong. Group your trim stitch colors as you would for hand smocking, and stitch the rows true, so that when shirred up they will be perfectly even. When all the rows are In, stitch across one end to- - hold them securely. Then, from the opposite end shir the stitching up, pulling the bobbin threads only, drawing them up at the same time. For tablecloths and napkins, this machine embroidery way Is an easy method of initialing or monogra mining. In Initialing bath towels use large initials and stitch twice around each line. For table linen, use white trim stitch, with from two to six rows of stitching close together. Whenever a tailored stitching line is desirable, as on the edges of the collars show a In the sketch, several even rows of tne color or of contrasting colors are "Well, If that Is so," said Mr. Mole, "we had better do as she said, and move away. "I would hate to have my head chopped off." "So would I," said Mr. Mole, "I wouldn't like it at all. I'll get my family and you get yours, and we'll go to the next meadow. "There are good seeds of grain and other nice things over there. And I believe there are other goodies in the field." 1931. Wetern Newspaper Union.) GCOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Use of Electricity on the Farm 00 CKXXOeOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO It Is generally recognized, both among rural communities and by electrical leaders, that no economic question today has more significance for all concerned and for the nation at large than the proposition of making electricity available economically for the American farmer. The arrival of the time when this will be accomplished is likely to be hastened by providing electrical training for young men with farming knowledge and sympathies. not. being seen, I'm the Fairy Queen. brought you a warning nice, bright morning." ow. All the Fairy Queen, sending them a helpful suggestion : "There are goodies for you to try In the meadow just nearby. I'.etter hurry up and go P.efore the fanner starts to mow." Pretty soon Mr. Meadow Mouse and their children went with them. Mrs. Meadow Mouse and Mrs. Mole had said at first it would be a great trouble to move but when they had heard of the Fairy Queen's warning they hurried away at once too. And then they settled down where they were safe for a good long while. How kind the Fairy Queen had been to warn them. They were certainly grateful to her I Q. 1931, let a Cold Settle in your Bowels! Keep your bowels open during aO cold. Only a doctor knows the importance of this. Trust a doctor to know best how it can be done. That's why Syrup Pepsin Is such a marvelous help during colds. It Is the prescription of a family doctor who specialized ia bowel troubles. The discomfort of colds Is always lessened when it Is used; your system is kept free from phlegm, mucus and acid wastes. more easily. The cold is "broken-up- " Whenever the bowels need help, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sure to do the work. It does not gripe or sicken; but its action is thorough. It carries off all the souring waste and poison; helps your bowels to help themselves. Take a spoonful of this family doctor's laxative as soon as a cold starts, or the next time con ted tongue, bad breath, or a bilious, headachy, gassy condition warns of constipation. Give it to the children during colds or whenever they re feverish, cross or upset. Nothing in it to hurt anyone; It contains only laxative herbs, pure pepsin and other mild ingredients. The way It tastes ana the way It fwvfa have TYialn !r thu f'lCtor cell. ing laxative the drugstore carries! Or. VV. B. Caluweli'S psm A Doctor's Family Laxative Real Hard Luck Story in That Stock Slump Irving Ballard, the Danker airman, told at a dinner in Boston a story about the Wall Street slump. "A forger." he said, "was drinking very hard in a night club. The hostess, an old friend, unselfishly took him to task about it. " 'Don't you know it will gi ve you shaky nerves,' she said, 'so that you won't be able to forge any more?' " 'I can't help that,' said the forger. 'I've hud terrible hard luck, and I got to forget it somehow.' "'What hard luck?' said the hostess. " 'I spent four months,' said the 's forger, 'learning to forge Gibson signature the millionaire, you know and the very day I got the check ready the slump cleaned the old rooster out.'" Detroit Free Press. Got-rox- Dr. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver, bowels and btomach. One little Pellet for a' laxative three for a cathartic Adv. Mr. Mole were off for the next mead- The Sound Came Clearer. DON'T Western Newspaper Union.) Arbitrary French Mayor The f;;neral of a rich landlord at Toulon, France, was stopped at the gates of the cemetery by a policeman acting on the instructions of the mayor of the district. The mayor's order was that the funeral w;is of too elaborate a nature. It could not proceed until the relatives had made changes to give the simplicity in burial rites to which the place Is accustomed. Food For the Family Table , "Amongr the most thoroughly self deluded people In the world are those who think that In the multiplication of things and possessions, happiness and contentment lies." In these days with hundreds of varieties of soups that come to us $0 AS TO STOSE UNCOOKED MEAT IN COLDER PORTION "How do you know?" asked Mr. Meadow Mouse. "Listen and you will hear," replied "Oh, what could that have been?" asked Mr. Meadow Mouse. And the voice went on: cooks do, except (Prmmri".) l y the United males Department of Adri ultur.)WNC Service. A good many people have an Idea 1 (. grasses." jLj-l-- J. ECONOMICS tial a dozen napkins, monogram a tablecloth, smock a frock, or embroider fancy designs or monograms on guest towels in no time at all. The "I advise you not to stay, You had better move away, For some day when the - farmer passes, He'll chop your heads off with the I; 0Flt!iE Ini sound," said Mr. Meadow Mouse suddenly. And the sound came clearer and clearer and this was what a voice was saying : VI BUREAU the It's and By MARY GRAHAM BONNER UNWRAP AS SOON AS DELIVERED m,e, a f Have you learned to embroider sewing machine way? No? Well, easy easy to learn, easy to do the work goes so quickly you can Evening Fairy Tale for the Children 20-Inc- (one-fourt- 1 six-cor- wear while riding in an automobile, especially on long trips, a beret has no equal, as It stays on the head well and keeps the child's hair back out of his or her eyes. When the rest of a child's outfit Is neutral in color, a beret of bright color such as red or orange or green, is really a safety precaution, making the child crossing the street noticeable from passing automobiles and other vehicles. f h Is designed for a head size but may be made smaller by taking in the seams. A beret is always a satisfactory head covering for a child of three or more, in fact, for a school child of almost any age. A boy's beret is made slightly smaller than a girl's, but otherwise from the same design. Cotton suede was used for making the beret illustrated, but any soft woolen fabric which will allow fullness to be smoothly gathered in will do. For spring wear, the beret should be light, weight. If new material is used, half a yard of woolen fabric and a quarter of a yard of lining are sufficient. Berets, however, are very successfully made from parts of adult's clothing that is no longer useful. The beret consists of four crown sections, a bias band, and a lining. The curved outer edge of each of the four crown sections is gathered h until It measures five inches of the head size required, which in this case Is 20 inches), and then stitched to the bins fold that fits around the head. All fullness along 1 1 six-cor- d An Angry Friend Angry friendship is sometimes as bad as calm enmity. Burke. Rain m quires no other equipment that a suitable trim stitch cotton, a very coarse machine needle, the machine itself, and electric or foot power. The thread used is firmly twisted and heavy in comparison with the thread in general use. You can get It in bright colors, such as you would Sandwich Filling Blend the sandwich filling with the creamed butter to save time In making sandwiches. Child's n new rain-proo- slip-stitch- 1 1 1 By CHERIE NICHOLAS 1 water-repelle- in front, while the long back covers the back of tlie neck and protects it from rain. Many children of three f to six years of age wer.r of same sort of made the suits play material, and with this hat may play out of doors in any weather. Vlie crown is made with six sections. Ti-brim is double and is slightly stiffened with several rows of stitches about a Quarter of an fcieh apart The lining Is cut from the same pattern as the In. The crown and Is hat requires half a yard of material and a quarter of a yard of lining. It 1 Easy to Learn Machine Embroidery ! the band Is shrunk by pressing under a wet cloth. When a head covering can be made so easily and inexpensively at home, a child may possess several of different colors, to suit the occasion or the costume being worn. Children enjoy a change from "the same old thing" in their wearing apparel, and a bright new beret Is a simple means of gratFor ifying this entirely normal i In canned and ready to reheat and serve, one Is hard to suit who cannot find one to serve for any occasion. For those who prefer to prepare their own soups, as most emergency, the fol- - mllk compartment. The coldest storage section Is generally found to be Immediately under the refrigerant. A place for milk should also be reserved in this section. If you are afraid something might be spilled from the upper shelves on the meat, lay a loose sheet of waxed or parchment puper on top of it. Meat kept In n closed container or wrapped up completely In paper has a more advanced rate of spoilage than meat on an uncovered dish with air circulating about it. Cookod meat needs almost a cold a temperature ns uncooked meat. It may be loosely covered with oiled paper to prevent It from drying out too rapidly. If there Is any doubt about day or keeping a piece of meat for more In the home refrigerator, It Is safest to cook It nt once and use It lu a reheated form. lou can't buy experience on credit. By NELLIE MAXWELL lowing good ones will warm and satisfy : Tomato Bisque. Cook three cupfuls of tomatoes with one bay leaf, an onion, two four cloves, one-hal- f of sugar ten minutes, tenspoonfuls h then strain, add teaspoon-fu- l of soda and two cupfuls of white sauce. Serve at once with croutons. To prepare the white sauce take one and one-hatablespoonfuls of vegetable oil, one tnblespoonful of minced of cornonion, one tablespoonfui starch, one-hateaspoonful of salt, one cupful of milk and pepper to taste. Cook (stirring over a low heat) the ell and the onion, add the cornstarch and stir and cook for three minutes, then add the milk and cook for five minutes. Strnln and add to the hot soup. Baked Bsan Soup. Take three cupfuls of bentis, three pints of water, two stalks of celery, bring to the boiling point, then simmer for .'50 minutes. Hub through a sieve, add one and one half cupfuls of stewed and strained tomatoes. one tablespoonfui of chill sauce and salt nnd pepper, to season. Cook one tablespoontu! , of minced onion In two tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil three minutes, add a tablespoonfui of cornstarch and cook three minutes, stir Into the soup, boll up and serve with croutons. Home-MadNoodles. Beat two eggs, add salt to season, with enough Hour to make a stiff dough. Knead It,' then roll as thin as possible. Cover with a towel nnd then set aside to dry for a half hour. Sprend very lightly with flour and roll like a Jelly roll. With a sharp knife cut strips about thick. Unroll and dry one-fourt- lf lf e again. Then drop Into boiling broth d or water and cook 13 minutes. Lemon Bavarian Cream. Take one-hacupful of sugar, cupful of lemon juice, two egg yolks, one-hntabJespoonful of gelatin, one of cold water, two egg whites and one-hal- f cupful of cream. f Put of the sugar and lemon juice Into a double boiler; when heated pour over the esrg yolks which have been beaten with the remaining sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Add gelatin soaked in the cold water, beat until cooL Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites and add the benten cream. Cook one-hal- f Spaghetti Plate. pound of spaghetti until tender. Drain. Mix two cupfuls of chopped cold meat, cupful each of carrot and celery finely minced. Add two of flour to one cupful of milk and cook slowly until well cooked. Add one tnlJespoonful each of lemon Juice and chill sauce. Arrange the spaghetti around a platter with the center filled with the meat Oarnlsh with a sprinkling of chopped green pepper or parsley. Mushroom Sphaghettl Sauce. Peel and nlle of a pound of mushrooms and cook In two of butter for three minutes, remove the mushrooms and add two tablespoonfuls of flour; stir and cook until smooth. Add one cupful of liver stock, stirring constantly, add cooked spaghetti and one-hal- f cupful of cream ; season to taste. Heat hot and Oil the cases or tlmbales. Garnish with crisp bacon and sprigs of parsley. well-salte- i" f lf one-four- th lf one-hal- one-fourt- h table-spoonfu- ls one-fourt- h table-spoonfu- ls , lilt, Wsetera Newspaper Unlet.) Lucky Day Three candles! And each one represents a year of Joyous living. This is Carolyn Babush, of 800 Downer Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her mother says: "My mother used California Fig Syrup, and when Cnrolyn became constipated we got some. It relieved her constipation, sweetened her breath, made her well and happy. I have since used It for all her upsets nnd eolds. It has kept her strong and energetic." For fifty yours, tno hers have used California Fig Syrup to overcome a child's biliou?, headachy, feverish or fretful spells Doctors recommend Us soothing aid to keep bowels clear In colds, or children's ailments; or whenever had breaih, coated tongue or listlessness warn of constipa tion. It assists la building up weak children. The genuine always bears the nam California. All drugstores. LAXATIVE-TONI- C er CHI IDE CM |