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PRACTICAL HOMECRAFT
NEWEST PLASTIC MARVELS
By PAUL F. ELLIS
Philadelphia.
it
NOONER or later,
appears that everything will be made of plastics.
The newest marvels in platties were on parade at the national plasties exposition. Three of the top developments included a new form substance that is expected to have wide ute in furniture upholstery, a plastic solution that covers up cracks in the walls of buildings, and plastic railway die clamps that are expected to save the carriers millions of dollars a year.
Resembles Rubber
The new substance rerembles faam rubber but it has several advantages,
the according 40 englazers. The material, made frcn vinylite plasticol, is more
bas
bigh flame resitant. resilience and elasticity, is resistant to oxidising or horden- ing and is virtually odourless.
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It can be covered by textile or Alm. It is lightweight and avail- able in any colour or thickness. The material is made in a simple three-step process. It is expected to compare in cost with foam,
Needlecraft
BABY BLANKET
DINK for a girl, or blue for a boy- PINK
this charming blanket with pillow In whichever colour you knit it,
in Katching colour will make a lovely accessory for your offspring'a carriage, or as gift to your friend's new-born baby.
k
p
ABBREVIATIONS
knit d.p..double point .purl yo.. .yarn over ...slip st (s)..stitch (es) al
this symbol indicates that the directions immediately following Bre
given to be repeated B number of times in addition to the original.
MATERIALS:
Worated
fiye 2-oz. skeins). 1 pair straight knitting needles No. 6. 1d p needle.
Corner
GAUGE: 5 slam 'Inch. 8 rows or 4 ridecs 1 inch in garter st
PATTERN STITCHI; · Multiple of 4 sta....... ROW : P1, yo, repent from ending P 1. ROW 2: S1 1 end p needle, drop. next y a, al next st on d ́p needle, holding d needle in front of work, drop next y o K next st, drop next yo, K next st, K 2 sta from d p needle (cable twist), repeat from
End of row. 2 rows for pattern stitch.
Repeat these
Cast on 142 sts, Work in garter at (K every row) for rows. On the next row K7 and al these sta to a holder to be worked later for border,
K to last 7 sis and al these last 7 sts on another holder. Work even in pattern zt on remaining 120 sts unt!! plece Put these ste on a measures 37 Inches. holder. 51 7 sts of one border on needio and work in garter st until side border is same ength as pattern st. Sl these sts on a holder. Work other side to correspond. SI all als onto needles and work in garter at for 10 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING:
#ido Sew
10 borders blanket. Block.
Hormones To Treat Migraines
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By H. N. BUNDESEN, M.D.
Another substance with Q blaylike base is in solution form. It can be applied by spray on the walls of buildings. Cracks up to Bevercat types of headachy two inches wide can bridged. known to man, may come The resulting protective coat, from a disorder of the like a cover of heavy paint, is resistant to fire, the weather and glands. deterioration. One gallon of thej A migraine headache usually substance will cover 100 square gives some warning before it oc- cura-spots before the eyes, sud- den blindness, a bad taste in the mouth, or ringing in the ears.
feet of wall.
the
MIGRAINE, one of the which form important body
Specialists who are of Juices called hormones. opinion that a disorder of these glands causes migraine have used endocrine preparations in treat- ing it. They have had excellent results with progesterone and testosterone. These preparations are given by injection into a the best time being muscle, about a week before a menstrual period.
Railways are constantly being forced to change the wooden tle pads, that serve to hold the rails
The attack itself is usually so the the. However, a new
a throbbing, plastic material is now being very severe, with made into tie pads. They are pounding ache in one side of the There is usually Alexible and absorb shock and head only. destructive abrasion caused by severe nausea with vomiting, and heavy engines and cars moving frequently abdominal cramps. over the rails,
Mixture of Hormones
In certain cases, a mixture of hormone, estrogen, the female
with the male hormone, testos terone, is necessary to relleva:
This Among migraine patients, and prevent on attack.
many Engineers ot the national there are two women for every, treatment has protected plastic exposition estimated that man. In women, attacks seldom women from numerous migraine Irailways can save more than $450 occur before puberty and the headaches,
a mile annually in track main- beginning of menstruation. They tenence costs by using the new- type plastic tie pads.
seem
with the to disappear menopause. These attacks may be most frequent just before a menstrual period.
An infection of ergotamine during the warning phase may En attack from going stop further. Recently, a preparation of ergotamine and caffeine, taken by mouth, has proved helpful.
Our increasing knowledge It is believed that a definite about the glands is enabling *between doctors to give real reller to and the endocrine many sufferers from migraine These are the glands headaches. glands,
Endocrine Glands Responsible
The pads already have been tested for some years, They are made of abaca fibre compound with vinylite resins, The tests show that the new tie pads were undamaged after many months of ute. The conventional tie pads relationship suffered severe damage-United migraine Prets.
exists
WHAT ABOUT WINDOWS AND
DRAWERS THAT STICK?
-minor repairs that you can do
WHAT to do about By ELEANOR ROSS windows and drawers that
IT'S THE TOPS fabrics
in two
Rfashion that's newest and
DOBB picks out the Paris
gayest and easiest to copy-the two-fabric tops. This is the idea-you mix stripes | in one material with basic white or black in another. You can start from scratch and malce *
new top, or you
can start
old
from
while
shirt or an old black dress and
The work on froma
any interior, This type of furni- ture runs from cheals to book stick despite all the pulling because damp weather swells cases, some of it unassembled, and tugging? That's a the wood. So on a fine, dry but easy to put together. question often posed, so we day, me some paraffin and ap woods range from hard hickory there.
The beauty of Striped organ- thought that we'd tell you ply it to the contacting surfaces to soft pine.
or muslin prettiest how we manage this house- small brush, You'll Brd that these pieces is that it permits die
with white pique; striped cot the paragin acts both as any finish to conform with the looks lubricant for tight-fitting win- owner's own ideas, which, of or seersucker with black dows and also as a seal to pre course, contributes to His great wool. vent moisture from swelling the popularity and wide acceptance wood.
at all price levelő,
hold irritation.
For. drawers, we put a coating of paraffin wax on the parts that have to side. The paraffin pro- vides a nice slippery surface which makes the drawer just Much nicer glide in and out, than pulting off handies, and much caster, tool
the frame and sash, using a Ox
Unpainted Furniture
ton
in
مانده
An
asy cure for those cooking blues
drawn by ROBB
py collar in blue and striped organdie.
walte
By VENETIA BURRAY
First, an item for your "Con-'! tinental Cupboard":—
Some tins of condensed tama-
od.) to puree (1s.
and of are in- tomato juice. These valuable for sauces and soups;"
SpaghettiAllow 2' ozs. per person and use a very longe saucepan so you won't have to break the spachetul.
Bail with a little salt for 15 minutes, then drain it in a colander, add a blob of butter, and put it in the even to dry.
Sauce idea
Sauce Bolognese for Spaghetti. -Fry three or four chopped onless income all until they are golden brown. Add chop-
ed garlic and herbs, and ha tinful of condensed tomato puree..
If you have any meat, bacon, or left overs of poultry, chop them up and Eile them in tho
Cook the whole brew" *very* slowly for about 20 minutes. Pour the sauce over the: spag- hetu, serve with grated cheese.
Soup idea... Gaspacho.-Iced tomato soup: This is the most popular soup in Spain and is ideal for hot three weather parties. Pound cloves of garlic in a mortar.
Add salt, pepper, and a table. spoon of paprika powder.
Then silt in, drop by drop,
ans of olive
oll three tablespoons TWO: A bright striped do-
the mixture has the con tachable bib worn with a neat sistency of mayonnaise. Add 'a
Make the bodice of the shirt tn ohe material, and the Whatever the type furniture Reeves, or collar or pockets in block dress. Malts two or three tinful of tomato Juleejzato
Dice up half a cucumber the other. If you have enough in different coloured stripes to or wood, it must be finished for material make a bag or gloves sing the changes.
and
сло red. pimiento and add And mention of wood brings long wear and for a pleasing or stole to wear with the out-
them to the
Stand in a Soup. THREE: The high horizontal refrigerator or cool place, "and The task isn't a fi. us to another phase of the appearance.
Robb drawS
threa household-the wonderful values dimeult one, and a fine catiny
typically striped collar with threa before serving put d cube of Somewhat the
smart little black buttons that Ice and a handful of chopped, examples:- treat available in unprinted wood finish is easy to obtain.
ONE: A blouse in basle white turns a black for windows, furniture. There's such a wide
evening jersey. parsley into each plata. ment answers
Landon Express · Service) 1, As the bare wood may in som? These stick because frame and variaty available these days- srah are fitted foo closely, or fine places good enough to grace enses he a trifle rough, it is beat
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to smooth out the surface with a fine sandpaper, rubbing always with the grain, and wiping thoroughly
until hot the tiniest speck of
pique, the sleeves and the lop into a daytime jacket...
Variety Of Baby Foods Available
"THE
Comm-
loose wood remains. Then apply THE next generation will many kinds, fruits, cereals, or pasty cloth. Cut in 4. tuna fish meals of all types, squares. Top each with a large a thin coat of thellac, always automatically acquiro a working The liquid with the good food repertoire," the besides several interesting des- tablespoonful of the meat mix
the time A child ture. Moisten the pastry crea make this
thin coat, Chef remuked. Straincy Liver scrts, By
OVET to mix one part pure white shellac and Bacon Joins Army of graduates to the family table he with cold water. Fold
Even Is conditioned to the taste. of cover the alling, and press the good Meals for Baby's Diet, with three para of a
edges together to seal. Prick denatured alcohol. Then sand infants are now becoming ac- most basic fools,
quainted with the taste of If the "grown-ups" will only with a fork on top to lot the paper Ughtly and dust,
steam. escape. Bake in a hot many foods. They soon learn co-operate by eating a to like them
parably wide variety, well bave oven, 425-450 F. about 15 min., Yes, indeed, Chef; and how better family health and more, or until brown. Serve hot as b
main dish, or use cold in al much
easier
it will be for both peaceful and enjoyable meals. If a stain is desired. It should mothers and children when no-
lunch box. Today's Dinner first according to the body saya, I don't like this, ar Chilled Grapefruit Sections manufacturer, Inarue- I won't eat that."""
Flaky Meat Turnovers A swoond coat, using
Creamed Peas
Cole Slaw Quartered Beets Lemon, Rica and Raisin Pudding.
Fer Staining
be applied
stain
tions
equal parta of shellac
And
Wide Variety
alcohol, brushed along the wood Xight
rain, should follow.
now, it's, not usually But
"After to certain foods. It's often the drylog for at least three hours, father who did not have the
Blog, do not overlanden) the children who are objecting :: Coffee, Tea or Milk
sandpaper
ghly and dusi thoroughly with à brush
dry.
a particularly fine, proles sional looking finish, apply third cost of thin shellac, 4800, If desired, a cont of good paste wax can be applied, and you'll be the proud owner of a piece
of furniture the you goucault, have helped much to make brautiful
advantage, when he was young, of learning to eat and lito - A*
Lemon, Rice and Raisin Pudding Combine 11⁄2 cooked rice, 11⁄2 C. raisins, beaten egg tsp. salt,
sugar, the juice anit rind lemon and B c. milk, fresh, or reconstituted evaporat ed or dried skim milk, Transfer to a buttered or margarined 3 pt.- sized baking dish. Set in a pan; surround with hot water
All Measurements Are Level Recipes Serva Four Ma Flaky Beat Turnovers Peel the skin from 41b, bolo wide variety. Children nowa na sausage and fuc-chop the days have the opportunity to meat.
(Or usb 1: (12.02.) un acquire a good food repertoire, chopped luncheon meat and bake at 350-370: For until but if father sticks up his noso minced chopped ham). Mix in at the food, they fallow sult, then, minced onion, 2 tbsp The wide rango of glassed minced? green „poppertonicë
brown on top, Berve with top firm, in the centre and light crearisiga y 20 b Trick of the chef
and timed strainda baby pimiento, 1 tbsp. dour and 1/3 Trick of foods, and "Junior" minced or c. milk. Then make up 1 recipo ...Senjon quartered new boot chopped foods is most impres ple pastry. Roll to thick will lemon juice, and a few t alve: chicken soup, vegetables of neos on a lightly floured board minced cilver,
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