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“If these country when and women would learn that there are better| spring tonics in their meadows and‘ fields than can be found in any drug! store, they would be better off," a: physician once told me. Many houseâ€"‘ wives would consider some of our “noxious weeds” delicious if they were sold on the market as early green succulent foods. But when these same plants may be had for the picking they are scorned. These early greens are wonderful blood purifiers and should make a large part of our Bprlng diet. There are many elaborate salads, etc., in which dandelions and other spring greens play an important part, but to most of us the old-fashioned “boiled greens.” are the best. A simple 'and reliable way to cook them is to boil till tender in salted water, with boil till tender in salted water, with a good ham bone, or lacking this,‘ slices of bacon or salt pork may be used. When tender, drain and cut across several times with a very sharp knife. Pour ham, bacon or pork fry- ing, or melted butter, over them and serve hot. If any are left, they may be reserved by molding in tiny cups and French dressing added just be- fore serving. NeQér be” careless in cleaning the greens. Each leaf should be washed separafiely, and op each side. Purslane may be cooked alone or with other greens. It makes a deli- cious addition to stews and soups, and is a member of the Portulaca family. It is one of the few greens that is good when served either hot or Long before our garden greens arel mg the puncture, “ROOF “d sulnu uuu ready for useâ€"â€"and sometimes before CUP Containmg two 01111083 0f gaSOIine-l they are plantedâ€"the sour dock is The gas was lighted and allowed to ready for use. We consider it super- burn for about twenty minutes. When: ior to either kale or spinach, and al- the tube was removed it showed a3 though some people object to using it complete union of tube and patch. _ 1 because of the acid contents, there is That evening the girl asked her in reality not enough acid in the plant father what he did with his tire tubes to be in the least injurious. TheselWhen they needed repairs. She found same people eat rhubarb without al that he took them to the garage to be thought of danger _from the acid, and! mended. She told him that, if he yet there is inore acid in a single stalki would buy the vulvanizer, she would of rhubarb than in enough sour dockl mend his tires and pay him for the for an entire meal. This plant will machine. He agreed. The outfit cost furnish greens until there are plentyI two dollars, and after the tubes that of others to take its place. she mended had been tested and found Lambs’ quarter is not liked by some to be all right, her little business car- people because of its flat taste, but eer was launched. when used with mustard, or some She carried one of the vulcanized cold. TROUBLESOME WEEDS AS GREEENS. About the House With Rinsoâ€" a; snow -white clothes " just ysoaking lMPLY soaking in Rinso suds loosens dirt, so that it rinses right out. The old wearing method of rubbing soap- on the clothes and then rubbing the clothes )8 done awsy with There is no need of it with Rinse. Only the dirtiest placesâ€"where dirt was actually ground inâ€"-will need just a light rubbing. \Vhere this Is necessary, use a little dry Rinse. Rinso is made by the makers of LUXâ€"â€"the largest soap makers in the world. it does the family wash as wonderfully as Lux does fine things. v 0-" . “ ' 1' Made bythemakcra “fifth you, 718661 710 Other soap AF YIN " Wild sorrel is good as greens, and [also makes a. delicious and unusual ‘soup when boiled very gently in rich {beef stock. Be very careful that it ‘does not boil to pieces. When tender, ‘serve with buttered toast. ‘ Of course, everyone is familiar with dandelions, but some people do not know that it is the best plant known for the liver. Cowslips are one of the best greens ‘known, and are usually quite plentiful in low, marshy land. Of all greens, wild mustard is the favorite in our family. It is fine cook- led with other greens or by itself. It ‘3 is easy to pick and easy to clean. and {makes a good substitute for lettuce. other leaf with a sharp taste, cious The young tender sprouts of milk- weed make an excellent substitute for asparagus. It is cooked the same and served the same. When the leaves are larger they make good greens. Greens are ready to use before the garden vegetables and fruits are ready to be canned, and as the house- wife is not usually so busy then as she is later in the season, it is a good plan to can some for winter.-â€"N. P. A schoolgirl who disliked needleâ€"1 work, and who had no skill in otheri domestic tasks, was nevertheless eager‘ to earn some money. One 'day when she was spending the afternoon with a girl friend she noticed her friend’s brother at work in the garage. He had just finished mending the inner tube of a tire and was preparing to vulcanize another puncture. He placed the tube, with a bit of rubber cover- ing the puncture, under a small iron cup containing two ounces of gasoline. The gas was lighted and allowed to burn for about twenty minutes. When the tube was removed it showed a. complete union of tube and patch. VULCANIZING TUBES suds loosens dirt, Then fill the tub half full with lukowarm water. Pour the thick soap solu- tion Into your tab and whlp up the suds I! once. Put your hand through tho oudu'ntu [he watehlf you htvcuscd enough solution Ilsa water will feel sonny all thrush. Even after you have put your clothe. imo the tub, the lud- nhould “and up. If they do net, add more Ringo solution. is dell Soak Souk our clothes in than Julia: and- for 1:! K0!!! or twoâ€"overnight. “you with. (Colored clothes not longer than bill In hour). Thin aosklngtnkcstthlace o! rubbing. it loosen: the dlrt so that it rinse! n'qht out-you'll find that only neck bands and cuE edges Ind lent: and kneel a! child- ren'u lyciothea need anymbbina. For this I [ht rubbing iult : rinkle a little 1127 Kim liflhl on the fa ric. tubes to a neighbort He was pleased with her frank, businesslike manner and feund it a great convenience to have his work done near by. She charged thirty-five cents for each hole that she vulcanized, and she soon had a remunerative and continuous busi- ness among the car owners of the neighborhood. 4687. Serge, jersey cloth, linen or poplin could be used for this style. The sleeve may be in Wrist or elbow length. ..... r. The Pattern is cut in 4 Sizes: 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. A 10-year size requires 4 yards of 36â€"inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15c in silver, by the Wilson: Publishing Co., 73 West Adelaide St, Toronto. Allow two weeks for receipt of pattern. Send 15c in silver for our up-to- date Spring and Summer 1924 Book of Fashions. Quite by accident I discovered a very simple way to clean windows that far surpaSSes anything I have ever tried, and I have tried various methods and preparations. Crumple a sheet of newspaper to make a pad, moisten the surface lightly with keroseneâ€"it requires very littleâ€"â€"and when it has been ab- sorbed by the paper, simply rub the pad over the window and your work is done. The glass is clear as crystal "Den '1 tab ycsr you!!! all)" A POPULAR MODEI EFFECTIVE WINDOW CLEANER. bot} He was pleased businesslike manner great convenience to done near by. She manner ience to ry. She -ach hole men had u" knoi n+2; and has a brilliant polish. Windows stay clean much longer too. Windows may be cleaned when the sun is shin- ing on them or in freezing weather, and in half the time ordinarily used. There are no window cloths to wash, which is another consideration. If windows are very dusty on out- side, wipe off with a dry cloth or crumpled paper. I also use this meth- ed for cleaning pictures, mirrors, and the like. tory. Bear this in mmd fruit. and vegetable sea along and dry 3. quantity c suitable for this purpose. Marry watermelon seeds these may be strung alter: White pumpkin Seeds or y The seeds of ripe citrons red, and these are used with the other colored see and yellow grains of corn 1' EASY BLEACHING. For everyday sheets, pillowcases meant for steady wear and many other uses, I find a good grade of un-‘ bleached cotton or sheeting preferable to the bleached fabric; it wears al-[ most twice as long, is much easier washed, and needs no ironing. To bleach these quickly, boil in a good] suds to which enough bluing has been added to make a good blue. Lift from the suds and hang up without wring- ing. When dry dip in suds and hang up again. They will soon be beauti-: fully bleached. I longer than alternz the children colored seed needles and round the at the bac in the Big CAR @ias3 at? the Light Car Price 833 extra good is the f- r”. 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Know the confidence this sturdy rear axle inspires in every Overland driver. Enjoy the amazing Overland economy in oil and gasoline. More miles to the gallon. More service from tires. Your Overland dealer will gladly demonstrate to you the many features that make folks call Overland the most automobile in the world for the money. Jide ar Willys-Overland Sales Co., Limited HEAD OFFICE AND FACTORIES: TORONTO, CANADA Branches: Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Regina ely on the string. Just give dren a box of the different-I seeds mixed, with plenty of and strong cotton, and they the rest. can lover with cretor 'ings in the room BI ightly “622' A NGE PEKOE QUALUI E TOUCH. 1y flowerpot, cut )r buckram to fit with an inch lap right hite ith wall paper, or with heavy ecru lace.l A binding of gimp or ribbon can be glued on to finish the edges. For convenience in removing the cover, place two large snap fasteners to hold it together at the back. The small boy ls much the some to- day as he was yesterday-and probâ€" ably he will be much the same to-mor- row. His nature does not change with the ages. In the extracts from Mrs. James T. Field's diary, collected by Mr. M. A. DeWolfe Howe and publish- ed as the Memoirs of a Hostess, James Russell Lowell is quoted as relating some experlments that the boys at his school used to make on files to see how much weight they could carry. One day he attached a thread that he had pulled out cf his silk handker- chief to a fly’s leg, and to the other and a bit 0! paper with "the master is a fool" written on it in small dis- tinct letters. The fly flew away and lighted on the master‘s nose, but, re- gardless of all except the lessons, he brushed it 03, and it rose with its bur- den to the ceiling. WOMEN! DYE FADED THINGS NEW AGAIN Dye or Tint Any Worn, Shab- by Garment or Drapery. Each ls-cent packcgt. of “Diamond Dyes" contains directions so simpla that any woman can dye or tint any old, worn, faded thing new, even 11 she has never dyed before. Choose any cclor at drug store. .153. Mlnard's Llnlmeit for Dandrua. FIRM“ [-10.1 Pam Tatum, Tm: Em Lowell’s Fly. Simple Explanatlon