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Mdnrawfianniuii laxsxsasm 5BiaaiLH "JLSWMW.r . . " iwarT",vf" (.- kJJv V 'itxii4i HOME AND FARM MAGAZINE SECTION 12 Recipes II Home Interests Fashion Notes Household Timclv, Pertinent Comment Uinn Men and Affairs, Following the Trend of World News "fllfi Suggestions of Interest to Headers; Hints Along Lines of Progressive Farm Thought! - i The Editor will be pleased to re ceive nnd publish favorite recipes. Potato Doughnuts. F1VC good sized potntoes, holt nnd innsh, one teaspoon butter, two cups sugar. Mix while hot nnd beat well. Let cool, ndd three eggs (beaten), one cup sweet will;, pinch of snlt nnd nutmeg, five ten spoons baking powder In n little flour. Flour enough to roll out, and frj In hot giease. ' l'otnto lllscult. In to one pint of hot potato, mashed Smooth, mix one tenspoon salt, two table spoons butter, one pint sour mill; Into which has been stirred one teaspoon soda1, nnd flour enough to make n soft dough. Make Into small biscuit, let stnnd In u cold placo for nn hour, and bake iu n quick oeu. Potato Tuffs. One cup cold mnshed potntoes, one and ouo-halt tablespoons cooking oil (or melted butter), one-fourth cup sifted flour, one cup yellow corn meal, one hnlf cup milk, two eggs, two teaspoons baking powder, ono lovel teaspoon salt. Drop Into hot greased gem pans and bnko about 23 inlnutes. l'otnto llotcnke. A Oerntan dish. Take seven fair sized potatoes, peel nud grate them raw, also peel and grate two fair sized onions with potatoes, then ndd three tablespoons ot Hour, two eggs nud salt to taste, mix all well, nnd bake In a griddle pan, n spoon ful nt a time, just as you would hot cakes. Pan should bo well grensed, nnd takes fried to n nlco brown. Eat with apple sauce or anything preferred. Nuked Ham. Soak a hnm overnight, then wash nnd Rcrnpo it. Put It Into cold water, let It eomo to boiling point, then simmer for two hours. Let the ham cool In the water, remove nnd draw off the skin. Bako In n moderate oven for two hours, baste It frequently, using one cup of sherry wine, two spoonfuls at a time; then baste with melted butter. When douo cover with a paste made of browned flour nnd browned sugar moistened with nhorry, nnd return to tho oven to brown. Cold Slaw. Tnko off outside leaves from small cab bage, cut In quarters nnd slice very thin. Soak In cold water until crisp, drain, dry nnd moisten with the following dressing: Mis ono-half tnblespoonful each ot salt and mustnrd, one nnd 'one-fourth table spoonfuls sugar, ono egg, slightly beaten, two and one-half tablespoonfuls melted butter, three-fourths cup cream nnd one fourth cup vinegar. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, strain nnd cool. , linked Iteans Willi Tomato Sauce. Soak white beans over night In cold water, nnd in tho morning put over tho fire lu boiling wnter, slightly salted. Cook until tender. Drain and put Into n deep dish. Cover with tomato sauce, mndo by cooking together n tnblespoonful each of butter nnd flour until they bubble nnd then pouring upon them a cupful of titrnlned tomato liquor. Season to tnste, nnd rather highly, unless you hnvo pre viously added salt ami pepper to tho beans. Stir the sauce lu with these and bake, closely covered, for two hours. Golden Corn Itiruri. Ouo nnd one-hnlf cuptuls of yellow corn meal, one-hnlf cupful of sifted bread flour, two tcaspooafuls of baking pow der, ono teaspoonful of salt, two tnbio Bpoonfuls of sugar, two eggs, one nnd one hnlf cuptuls of milk or pnrt wnter, two tablespoonfuls of melted butter and lnrd. Mix nil dry Ingredients, beat eggs well, then ndd to liquid and bent Into mcnl, add tho melted shortening nud beat hard, pour into grensed flat tins about ono to two inches deep nnd bake lu brisk oven until n rich golden color nud a toothpick If Inserted comes out clear. Potato Soup. Wash, pare nnd cut three or four pota toes Into small pieces nud let them soul; f cold water for SO minutes. Then put into salted boiling wnter nud cook until very soft. Meanwhile, put one pint ot milk on In n double holler to scnld, ndd lug to it a tenspoonfitl ot scraped onion uiul n stalk ot celery. When the potatoes nro soft, drain nnd mash, pour the hot milk on them, benson to taste with salt and pepper, rub through a strainer nud put on to boll ugnlu. Put a tnblespoonful of butter lu n small sauce, pan, and when melted add a n-nnt' table spoonful or flour. Stir Into tho boiling soup, cook five inluute, ndd n tublespoon Jul flue chopped pursier and servo hot. ; ioo inicit, more not milk way be aeivo wiiu crackers or croutons. May Manton Weekly Fashion Talk --- -. Th .. "-' Editor tt K. , vcandpuWuh'tf'PlMNi, r reader. " hint of lBt " ..jr "(stt, SlnMns Tin, . NE l'nt.,oken",'C.Cnnl.. t. . "I' waial.. - rlte, THE NEW AND ATTRACTIVE BASQUE IT WOULD bo difficult to find a prettier development of tho basque than this ono. It tnkes tho long, straight lines thnt nro so fashionable; tho sleeves are set-In lu rather deep nrmholcs nnd can be trimmed to glvo tho bIcovoIush effect; there Is n chemisette nt tho front that can bo used or omitted as liked. The bnsquo with short back uud without tho snsh Is ex ceedingly fnshionable, and well ndnpted to certnln materials nnd to certain occasions, but, with n sash, It makes an exceedingly dressy, ,,,u'w vn-,iiil milium. iVlJ'UU'lII- rmr t, ' "V8UI1 OH lltt-aA i ntely tho basque can bo mado m " .s "' ta'lB tin iCT.Kte, mtch tho skirt or of a different tinti ... n.,ll alloHin '.'.e.te"ta J'oiiiiger dnv. .i. "r" thnt i.. 'J orcd Rlmv oi ' "e aj aw " l task u tT.M: "WD ?M ""1 Ifrcq lv7IOn8 1oR Z nils nntiirnl linrn.. ,r' at"d t..'l dlshwnshlie . I Ctlven3. r u ,rtr4 o enough u.,,0 for J,i ' ftN,2 Hko mine, nut ,' ordinary $? took a KoKl nltr ?'oU however, pcrsls L 'QUr 'o a !,. "tea was' si, fffi? oa anV ?.S "T... . .- i. - -i n 'lii i iinnH - Dtslf by Hay Station. 8508 Flasquc V.iiit, $ to 4.1 bust. match material, nnd nil of with tho sleeves nnd collar of vel vet or satin or something lu con trast. Hero gnbardlno is used lu combination with channeuso sntln. If n hnndsomer gnrment Is wnntcd, velvet could ho Used for tho basquo nnd the skirt made to match tho sleeves; or, n skirt of brondcloth would be pretty in combination with bnsque of velvet or 6t chnr mcuse sntln. In addition to innuv other ndvantnges, tho basque Is ii very simple garment to make, for with tho loose effect there Is nb solutely no fitting required. For tho medium bIzo will bo needed 2Va ynrds of material 27 Inches wide, 2V4 ynrds 3C or It Inches wide, with li ynrds 27 or IV yards 3C, for aleeves and trim ming, -J Vs ynrdB of brnld, to make as shown on figure, 4t ynrds 27, Jl ynrds .10 or 44 luchea wide, to make of ono materlnl with tho long bad;, 4 yards of material 27 Inches wide, 214 yards 30 or II, to mnko of one material with short back. The pattern, No. 8C08, Is cut In slzesf'froin 34 to 42 Inches bust measure. It will bo mailed to any nddresa by tho Fashion De partment of this paper, on receipt of 10 cents. fiPim, .i. """ "oin ,: t,lii one fabric ,iiv ,i.V.... ,0 uo 'hem r:5T n.i ,.".?'" self, it., -".' o ....l ..UHIIMIIP ntli ,- . --"wit,, I n .. .. '' i Um tlmt wuslilnir n,i' ," "Hkshui.ollnoofh0 ' -- ... u miiirier lon.ik ... ..'wai KWp i ulld air e my il shlng ha nany oth P X.1 - writing." et T her "l '0 111 II R lOltOr tnn.,1. v" w "I also lea ncd'Sf"' ''-. Profit by my ;x,"''anI?t) work but la cuan!,,: "?.?" lit work mid not bulidVi,1 "Ni this wny I av".n alr ! .. -'-iVUIJIH TTlt .1. now even the dlshwa,'. ffi ior mo. Then, nP ;." H to imZ mmDi. L?"?h being slow.' atlij. The Care of Saucepans and Kettles iunui SAUCEPANS nnd kettles are n consid erable Item lu the hardware account. If they are taken care of, however, they will he found to Inst a long time. Different metals noed different treat ment. Aluminum Is uu Ideal metal for pans. It is rnthcr expensive to begin with, but will bo found economical In the end. It Is a. good Investment. Pans mndo from this metal mimt be carefully washed nnd cleaned. Wash aluminum vessels as soon ns they nro done with as fnr ns tho cooking Is concerned. Wash them well with soup nnd wnter. On no account use soda; this will turn tho metal black. To clean aluminum mix whiting Into n paste with wnter. Hub on, nud polish otr well. This will make them beautifully bright. Enameled paus also need care or the enamel cracks and chips off. If nnv food has caught In nn enamel pnn, steep It lu water for n llttlo while. Do not scrape tho burn off, for this Injures the enamel. Dip a cloth lu snlt nnd gentlv rub the burned pnrts. This will bring It off with out Injury. As a rule, wash them with hot water nnd sonp. hoth Inside nnd out Iron saucepans will stand weurund tear fairly well; soda lu moderation will not hurt them. When Iron saucepans are greasy, remove as much of It ns pobslble with paper, then burn the paper. Wash tho pan Insldo nud out with hot wnter nnd sonp, to which a lump or soda hns been ndded. First of nil leiuove with nn old knlfo nil soot thnt mny have ac cumulated at tho bottom or the pan; this not only mnkes the contents or the pan a long tlmo lu cooking hut wastes gas nnd fire, ns tho soot pievonts the heal getting to the pnn. When the pan hns been thoroughly washed go over It both inside nnd out with n cloth dipped In silver sand. Hlnse thoroughly, w,,0 out nnd place on n rack to dry. Sco tlmt Iron saucepans dry thoroughly, or rust results Kettles need cleaning nt Intervuls. n. though they nre only used, for wnter Sometimes n kettle will got lined with" "fur." It should then bo cleaned lu the following wny: Put nbout n teacup or unslnked lime Into the kettle; fill nn wltli wnter nnd boll It for nbout nn hour I'im)!y' ,r,,!? Uie ,i0U, aKnl d again: finally boll some fresh wnter lu It to clear all trace or iho lime away. I.eavu water Jn the kettle all night. this pours ofr clear in the morning the kettle Is sure to use. Kettles should never bo lert ror any length or time with water lu them. When going nwny empty them thoroughly nnd turn them upsldo down, leaving them In n dry plnce. To prevent n kettle furring placo n small marblo or pebble In It, nud keop one In nlwnys. This Is n good plan both ror nn Iron nud cn- uinei Kcme. Tli boll To prolo when not lu use. Watch that thero Is no sign oi rust instiie or out. To clean dip u cloth In whiting nud ammonia. This vrJT'!':V'mf.'J swsaisia i'lK or deadly nilcn?h e& "I'M UUs warning unneceYsrJ "'.""'"flsl but think how Htoha growing thing wti, thViiir.'v country highways dustr f"w Wo mnko easy work .... npplo by cutting h :..K,f,l slices nnd then paring m " i In preparing berries or craw. f. v. table, look them over Z iGPS i i until or cold water rlcht iZTS?. A wlro basket U i,i i" .. '"' R!!!!V?fc!f,lhto'ni ...... ... iu uusiici ana torntbn oftho ruU w.I. 'b"oBa-ff hiiuko uie uns ;ct Just a lltii. , j ... lu uiuiiut.'a oeiore terrinj .1,,,"Vf.V,V.Vl8-.nd PPtw rtoali 1 in kettle nre useful. In thnt they PenclS'Thoi.hln btr quickly, but their life Is not long. clo"li mid "ho khf ffl , V e!' prolong their dnys keep them dry . 5 ,ld nollt"'J Watermelon enn bn ttneA i ... tlvo manner by cutting out Ibe lcid wm sh the;!:," n aflCiWeStaiSir?' !!!. ".! a .H c t foyoml nrsirrt,.ns.,ng,u, ' eCaV,''h "" the baso of tho Uuttlc. . ... . A Xut Party. A nut party Is always a pleasant form of entertainment. If possible have the rooms decorated with boughs to which nro nttached chest nut burrs, or nt. least branches from woodland tiees or pressed Autumn leaves. Ubo the bright colored lenves ns decora tion ror the tnbles nnd sorvo nut brend ;ko with nut filling. Jollo win, nut meats' in It nnd for a meat course either chicken or turkey with chestnut dressing An excellent game for passing nway tho hour before or nfter tho refreshments nro served Is a nut guessing contest. Provide each guest with pencil and paper and then ask that the answer i to tl,lJ, following questions bo written. , '.''"t "' is n shnde of brown ..LL""1.'" ?1?.P n Part ot n: ? nn a Spring vegotnblo? (!) Whnt nut Is the penally ror tight shoes? (B) Whnt wi ni" "8",,vclllr f South America? (C) Want Is the nut tlmt twn.M.i.i.. ... . .HUB Ul IL inui our nany uread edible? (7) What nu Is In part n beverage? (8) Whnt uu s the nnmes of two boys? (9) Whnt it s n letter of tho nlphnbet nnd a rec", tncle? (10) Whnt nut has or Us first pa t the color of n human eye? (ii) body?" Imrt " Part ot th0 hun,a The unswers nre: (1) Chestnut Walnut. (3) Peanut. UH) Acorn. 5 llrazllnut. (C) Buttornut. (7) Cocoa nut. (8) Phllbert. (9) Pecan (101 "unlenut. (11) Chestuut. Cheerful. ici'.'.U'l"!.tI1,.?llc,erfl" womau Mrs. Smlloy fit wi"' Sh0,? W,,y' vn know. !i.S ..n, cnn11,!vo a good time think' lug what a good time she would hnvo it Mir were having lt."-Loudon Answers. first rinsing the leaves. uuiiiKi'H nnu lomons sunn i m ,v 111 cold wnter as soon as bronjtt ( tlfb fruit vendors, then rat mr 1 cool plnce. De suro to reooTe HH Bpots on tno suriaco or lemons. A small brush used In circular i ' toes, enrrots, etc., protects tie litin In moro effective In remoTltj lt i tunu oruiunry washing. Peel onions from the root enJn;uj tho eyes will bo nffectcd less. A wlsk broom that ro3tonl;llo Is so handy to brush out tbe slltn prcpnrlng corn for cooking. Evcr-Ilcady llools nnd Fjn. If hooks nnd eyes arc buttonUW I plnco they will not pull on. Ttrtti four Buck stltciics will now wmu-t whllo It tnkes twice or morettitid If tnkon In tho usual oTcr-ana-ottr And even then they loosen reiiHj 1 buttonholing thorn to place gi)oi bo convinced. A Simple Poison Wank;. A good wny to mark bottles ck Ing poison Is to push two plai tost" sldo or tuo corK nt ngm bsici other. To Clean n CiriH't Sivrfiw. A very conrso scrubbing brgii iBj found tho best tiling tor nmvnj threads, hnlrs, etc., wmcnirewi get out of tho brushes of s Bweeper. Rnnu on the Floor, Are greaso spots on yourklhla .... .. ti,a.n lust: Irv llwMl remove theso same spots and jou pleased with tho results. mk M' mum 5? teimimuambumumMit