In building a pushmobile the wheels are of first importance. Fig. 3 shows the body framework The side rails A should be 2 by 2's or 3 by 4's. Cut them to whatever length you wish. Upon these rails are mounted two grocery boxes, a long box on the bow end, and a box

No doubt you are familiar with the game of jack-straws in which a pile of tiny sticks in the form of hammers, saws, shovels, picks, etc., are placed in the center of a table, and then in turn each player tries to remove by means of a small hooked stick as many of the “straws" as posslble, without disturbing any other “straws'' in the pile. The only difference between the “straw" game and our “stick" game is in the substitution of real hammers, saws, etc., for the small ones. Figure l shows the large assortment of articles that may be used—brooms, umbrellas, coat hangers, pans, pot covers, pails, dustpans, etc. Throw

as long as this one is wide, on the stern end. Fasten the rails to the bottom of these boxes (Fig 3). The crosspieces B and D, provide for the mounting of the wheels. Nail one to rails A at the bow end, and the other so it will come under the center of the stern box. Crosspiece F forms a foot-bar The front iron axle must be attached to a pivotal wooden axle (E. Figs. 4 and 5). This must have a hole bored through the center of its length for a #-lnch carriage bolt Screw a pair of screw-eyes into one edge (G. Fig. 6). Fasten the iron axle to the wooden axle with iron staples, or with bent-over nails. Bore a hole through the center of cross.

piece D (Figs. 3 and 7) for the carriage bolt to run through. Then in mounting the axles upon the framework, slip an iron washer over the carriage bolt so it will come between axle B and crosspiece D. The rear axle most be fastened to a similar wooden axle (C. Fig. 4). Nail this wooden axle to crosspiece B. The steering-gear should be made •ext. A sewing machine wheel is best for the steering-wheel, but a wagon-wheel will do. Cut a broom handle for the shaft (1. Fig 6). and mount the wheel on one end. Then cot a crosspiece (J), and a square blcok (K). bore a hole of the diameter of the broom handle through the center of each, and nail K to J. Slip this crosspiece over the end of the shaft and fasten it 12 inches above the end with screws driven through the edges o' J and K. as shown. Cut a hole

these articles in a heap, crossed and recrossed as in the illustration. For the hooked stick for removing the articles from the pile take a broom handle and drive a long nail into it near one end. as shown In Fig. 2. Taking tarns, each player should try to remove, one at a time, as many “sticks" from the pile as she can without disturbing anything else. The turn passes to the next player the instant she disturbs other than the article she is trying to remove. The player securing the largest number of articles os winner. The game of ring-toss requires an easily made target (Fig. 3). The target requires a grocery box, two stick uprights to support the box, nine thread spools for pins, and nine nails. The spool pins should be placed 4 or 4 1/2 inches apart .The heads of the nails for fastening them will likely

be smaller then the holes in the spools and in that case. In order to make the nails hold, it will be neccesary to cut small squares of cardboard and run these over the nails as far as the heads (Figs. 3 and 4). After nailing the spools in their proper positions, number them with black paint, ink or pencil, as indicated in Fig. 3. Each number represents the score of the spool pin above it. The tossing rings have a hole through their centers, and are filled with beans, like beanbags (Fig. 5). Cut two pieces of cloth eight or nine inches square for each (Fig. 6.). Fold each piece In half diagonally, so as to bring corners A together (Figs 6 and 7): then fold corner B over on to corner B (Figs. 7 and 8), and fold corner C over on to corner C (Figs. 8 and 9). Cut off corners C and D as indicated by dotted lines In Fig. 9. (Fig. 10), and unfolded, the piece will have the form shown in Fig. 11. Sew

Through the bottom of the bow box for the end of the shaft to run through, and another hole one-half inch deep in the center ot the edge ot the crosspiece D (Fig. 7) for a socket for it to turn in. Screw a screwieye into the end of crosspiece J (* Fig. 6), and one into the under side of each side nail A (H, Figs 4 and 6); then tie a four-foot length of rope at its center to screw-eye L, and run the,ends through screw-eyes H. and ** to screw-eyes G in axle E (Figs. 4 and 5) Figs. 1 and 2 show how the hood of the pushmobile is completed by fastening a pair of triangular pieces upon the top of the bow box, nailing boards across them, and tacking screen wire orov the front of the box for the radiator front: also how the seat

Just go on and wear your hair as you will, in any way most becoming to you, for ths goddess of fashion will nod indifferent approval on anything. For some months this capricious deity has refused to be interested la hairdressing styles. She did sit up and

made its debut. It was so novel and so different, no one could help noticing. It is a lovely style for youthful faces. A few young women were willing to go the length of cutting off —“bobbing''—the hair at the sides for the sake of the style, but many were not. These very sensible ones achieved a hairdress with the bobbed effect by bringing the hair out over the cheeks and turning the ends under. The back hair was disposed of in a flat coil low on the crown, and all held in place by much pinning and by bands of narrow velvet ribbon. Older women have remained faithful to waved hair combed in a small pompadour and dressed with a knot, rather high on the head. Others, with youthful faces, have bean most successful with hair unwaved but pinned

into becoming lines about the face. It is drawn back and twisted into a knot whixh supports large ornamental shell pins. An example of this style with everything to recomment it. Is pictured here. This Is the manner of

which is favored by the majority of women. The disposition of the hair at the back is only governed by the choice and taste of the individaul. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.

Jersey cloth is used for the middy sweater of silk or silk fiber. This is the only sweeter now need that slips on and off over the head. It has white sailor collar and cuffs, and is laced through four or five holes at the front with silk cord. It is especially attrac live tor very young girls.

-ed costs made of big shawls or steamer rugs, with fringe around the bottom and edging the cape section that

edging the wide collar instead.

Pretty Undermuslins of Sheer Materials

the pair of cloth rings together, both around the outer utd Inner edges, leaving but a small opening between the outer edges. Fill the bag solid with beans, through the opening, then

sew up the opening.

There should be three rings, so each

player may have three tosses each turn. The distance from which the

rings are tossed may be ten, fifteen

New York

from which the be ten. fifteen

Embroideries for women's undergarments—the sorts that are sold by the yard—have grown more and more sheer until now one must look twice to discover whether some of them are of silk chiffon or of swise. Fine weaves in voile have proven to be practical as a background for dainty embroidery patterns to be used in underwear because their wearing qualities are equal to those of the materials used In the body of the garments. In fact a good quality of sheer cotton voile embroidery will outwear the nainsook or muslin which it trims. Speaking of sheer materials in undergarmants, it is not to be overlooked that chiffon and fine crepes come in for much consideration in the more expensive and less practical frivolities that are so enticingly pretty. Petticoets to be worn with negligees. underbodices for wear with thin blouses, and even less conspicuous garments are made of these fragile fabrics. But enticingly pretty garments are also made of fine cottons that emerge from the tub as good as new. The envelope ch**** shown in the pic-

ture given here bears witness to this It is made in the empire style and is the simplest thing to put together. The short "baby" waist is merely alternating strips of val insertion and swiss embroidery, with edges whipped together. Under the arms the embroidery strips are omitted because at this point of most wear the lace is more desirable. The short waist is finished at the bottom with a narrow open beading which joins it to the skirt portion of the chemise. The neck and armholes are edged with val laces, set on about the neck with a very narrow beading. Lingerie ribbon is run in the beadings. It is to be tied in full bows when the carment is adjusted. The bottom of the chemise is lengthened at the back, cut into a tab and finished with lace edging. Two buttonholes are walked in the tab and fasten over small, flat pearl buttons that are sewed to the front This adjustment of the chemise gives its name of "the envelope.'' and keeps it from bunching up about the figure

The coat of this model originated by Michael, of Fifth avenue is of black velvet bound in black braid. It is knee length and lined with black and white satin. With the coat a skirt of black and white striped chevlot is worn. The skirt comes to tho ankles and displays the Russian boots, the new fall and winter footwear. The most striking feature of the coat is its cross combination, suggesting the work done by the noble band of women on the battlefields of Europe. The particular one shown in ths photo is of white fur background. The cross is of dark fur.

Girlish Evening Frock of Fine Lace down to form a deep point in front and in back. The founcing is then set on to the edges of this yoke so that the lower edge reaches that of the underskirt at center front and back and covers only half the depth of the skirt at the sides.

making it up as it is not easy to make the proper allowance for shrinkage Fold the material smoothly and place flat in a tub or large receptacle the bath tub is excellent. Pour in enough cold water to cover. When the material is thoroughly saturated, pour in hot water, gradually increasing the temperature until the water is as warm as the hand can stand. Ths hot water is needed to loosen the sizing The material should stand in the water over night when possible, but at least two or three hours. Pour off the water and press as much out of the material as possible, but do not wring. Hang on a line in the open air, stretching out smooth and pinning along one salvage. Before the material to thoroughly dry take it down and press. One must be sure that the colors in the material are fast before attempting to shrink it--Charlotte E. Carpen ter. Colorado Agricultural College. Fort Collins. Colo.

SHRINK THE COTTON FIRST Will Be Found to Maas Big Difference In Results When ths Garment Is Laundered. Cotton naturally shrinks when wet Thle property is greatly increased in the weaving, as the warp threads are stretched to their full length and held in place by the sizing and starch used In finishing. If the garment is to be laundered it is better to shrink the material before

Ups and Downs In Scallops If you are planning one of the new ruffled dresses that bring one back to the days of hundred-lesfed roses, let the bottom ruffle be scalloped: or if yru are brave have them all scalloped Quaint net dresses arte being shown with the scallops bound in silk, or edged with thin ruffles or chiffon velvet. Most of the net flouncings are scalloped and soft taffetas have half inch picoted refflea placed in a scalloped line at the top of a straight hem, or are tucked up in most unexpected places to give an uneven line at the bottom of the skirt.

MATTER OF COMMON SENSE Girl Who Would Retain Her Beauty Must Exercise Reason in the

Selection of Food

In the Woman's Home Companion. Alice Farnham Leader, a New York physician, tells how girls can keep their gcod looks. She says that health depends upon food, sleep and fresh air, and not upon pills and prescriptions Her article ia full of practical suggestions as to diet, sleep, and exercise. Following is a brief extract from what she has to say about food: “Rich pastry, frozen creams, and candy are difficult to digest and, in addition to menacing the health, they cause positive homeliness. They contain more sugar and fat than the system can possibly assimilate, and the surplus is carried to the skin, where it makes its appearence in the form of pimples and blackheads. To avoid such foods doesn't mean giving up all deserts. Let your choice rest between light custards, fruits, and tees. Coffee and tea are not always injurious, provided they are take in moderation. Never drink more than one cup of coffee for breakfest, and add cream and sugar with a grudging hand. Drink plenty of water, hot and cold. Nothing will promote digestion and prevent sickness as will a glass of water slowly sipped immediately upon arising in the morning. the human body requires at least a quart of water water a day. That is about a half pint every two or three hours. “If the average women gave as much attention to that much abused ergan, the liver, as she does to her finger nails, her face would need less

attention. No wonder the liver rebels and reacts upon the complexion. Its spite being betrayed in the form of pimples, sallowneess, and black shadows under the eyes."

In the Trunk If there is an abundance of space in a trunk, it is a good idea to leave coats on hangers, first filling out the sleeves and fronts, but if this is not convenient, fold the coat inside out, placing the sleeves together, front touching front, then fold once length wlse, with tissue paper in between, the sleeves also being kept in shape with a slight stuffing. Some soft gowns are kept smoother by being rolled over a heavy newspaper roll that has been first covered with sheets of tissue paper then by straight packing. This, of course, depends upon the material —d whether you can mcoiuiuodaU -o a given space Bordtred Fabrics. 'ordered fohne., probably because they are eminently culled to the akin

are in

summer. There are some charmingly embroided crepes, with deep or narrow embroidered borders in color. There is embroidered lace cloth too sheer and thin, with light, dainty embroidery in pastel shades. There are embroidered borders on chiffons and *** Sometimes ribbon is embroidered into festoons in these borders. High Collars High, unyielding collarsdestroy the round softness of the throat. Sh** them Every night massage the neck

heavily. The telephone rang and the sudden noise startled her. She answered in a weak, trembling voice. The operator apologized, it was an error; the wires were crossed, and somebody else was wanted “Ah. yee," she moaned “It is someone else who is wanted all the time. Love does not call me; success does not call me."

-cess had that day signaled her in thr form of a letter from her literary agent asking whether she could supply a serial for publication to be started soon. But how could she write of love, when her own hopeless love was crushing her heart? She sat down and wrote a curt note to the agent stating that it would be imposslble to send the story for several weeks. The telephone rang again. Another apology—the wires were crossed again. She hung up the receiver with a jerk and burst tnto nervous sobbing. Hearing her sister’s voice in the hall, she hurried the two letters into envolopes and concealed them. After

was alone again she dropped the letters down the chute and went to her room to sit by the open window until far into the night. Daring the night a storm came and the next day was so cold and rainy that all the hotel guests were kept

this damp morning showed her colorless and frail. "Oh, I’ve been blind to everything buts my own hopeless love!" Miss Carson left her breakfest untasted, as remorseless thought rushed into her mind. "I've been selfish and idle

be busy. I should never have sent either of those letters last night. Jack will despise me for a foolish, forward woman, and Barnaby will use some other writer's serial. Will I never learn to be rational?" To crowd these thoughts from her mind she plunged into work. For the next few days she worked hard, but all that she wrote was unsatisfactory. Fighting remorse and smothering regret did not aid in good work. The letters from New York came to her on the fourth day. One was in Jack's irregular, boyish hand writing and the other had Barnaby’s address ia the upper corner. She tried to Ignore her trembling hands and pounding heart as she opened Jack's letter. On one page of perfectly correct crested notepaper she read Just this: My Dear Jill: First let me congratulate you upon having arrived in your "authoring" where you can hold off publishers while they clamor for serials. I opened this letter, expecting to find a nice chummy letter like the talks we used to have at the lake. Instead, I found this brief note to Mr. B. Barnaby, evidently some publisher. I'm returning it as the street ardress is not given and I failed to find him in the city directory. The wires must be crossed and the publisher got my message. So send me another one, won't you? I shall not forget our good times together and shall

JACK. The letter dropped at Miss. Carson's feet. She was chalky white and her her voice was a hoarse whispher. “What have I done? How can I ever explain to Barnaby?" Almost holding her breath, she resolutely opened his letter. As she read it she dropped into a chair, spent with relief. This was his letter. Mv Dear Miss. Carson: You failed to inclose a letter of expla-

know just what your idea is about this. I remember that you told me typewriters were an unknown quantity up there where you've been resting, but I am returning your manuscript herewith and hop[e to recieve your regualr copy for this and the remainder of the serail as soon as you cen get it to me,. Yours truly. B. BARNABY The afternoon mail carried out this

note:

My Dear Jack:

I’m afraid you wonder how one as stupid as to send the wrong letter a publisher ever manages to get into print. The note I wrote you has been returned by the publisher but It'e stale now, so I'm writing another to repeat my cordial wishes that the **losed kodak pictures may be pleasent reminders of our good times at the lake. I've missed you dreadfully, and was delighted to have your

note last week. Pleasently

JILL

A messenger boy at the hotel turned in this message late that night:

B. Barnaby

'.uthore* Club. New Yeek:

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