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west he ruifni HOLD SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEST SIDS EZFASTUXaTT EEWTEB TO 'X1 H h1 XJI 'IXSESTS OF T. i TiST EEADEES. Vol. X. ' ' INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, JANTJAKY 6, 1893. No. 2. THE WEST SIDE HOUSEHOLD. ISSUED MONTHLY. Mrs. G. H. Pentland, Editor. All onlri'.utlrn to tbls department sbould be KldrMl to toe West side Hutkihold. Contribution, on tioosenold, (rardening-. mod poultry, or matters Incidental thereto, are es pecially requested. Write oo om aide of the paper only. Write your enmmnnieailon to the editor on separate aoee from mailer Intended fur publication. Try to write yoor "copy ao tnst cacti arU le may be separate. Give yoor full name and poatolBce address, ao tnat a eopy of toe paper max mailed In answering qaeatkma ftmnd In tnls de partment, refer to the number as well aa name of Ue writer. Vo not be afrsJ d to Jt questions. Oaestkms aaked will be pabtlsfced bat twice, and U yoor question la not answered, ask It The time has eome when we (reat, yon once again. How quickly the month has sped away with its Christmas and Sew Tear, Its fond anticipations and happy re alization, yonl each can tell; but the monthly Household is with yon again, and we feel a pleasurable pride in being able to send yon so valuable a New Tear gift,'for our contribitors this month are among the best housekeepers in the county and every line they write is full of valuable suggestions. We want to thank you one and all and as sure yon that we are glad to know that we are pleasing you in our efforts. While we were in California last year, attending the meetiDg of the editorial association, we meet amone the many wives of the editors, some delight ful ladies and among other were two charming women from Chicago, and we are promised a letter from one, and we may have from both a letter for this Household. No doubt the snow blockades have delayed them so they have not yet arrived. One is Mrs. Alice B. Stockham, the author of that valuable book for women "Tokology" and the other is Miss Frances P. Dnsenberry the editor of "Woman's News." We know anything they may write will be interesting. It is not yet fully decided whether the Household shall be a permanent feature of the West J3ide. We ask our lady friends to express themselves whether it shall -cease its visits or be continued. It cosfll considerable money to pub- fish and of course brings no direct added income. It must be left entirely to you ladies whether it .shall continue. CONTRIBUTED RECEIPTS. Xinre Meat. This is the season of the year when a good mince pie is an economy in the household, adding to the variety on the table and the stock of good things to bring from the cupboard on short notice. Try this receipt by Mrs. M. if. F. which she says gives excellent satis faction. For mince meat a round of beef or a lean piece of shoulder is the best. The suet to be used should be from the kidneys. After the beef has been boiled, it must be chopped with the suet as finely as possible. Peel and core a sufficient number of good cook ing apples to weigh three pounds when thus prepared for chopping. Mince these up with the meat and suet, then aad three pounds of currants, a pound of seedless raisins, and two pounds of stoned Malaga raisins, together with a quart, of one ounce each, ec cloves and cinnamon, one pound of powdered sugar, one-haif ounce of mace, one-half pound grated nutmeg, tablespoonful of allspice, a liberal teaspoon fill of salt three quarters ot a pouna of sbreaaea citron, and one pint of French brandy; stir the mince meat thoroughly, after pouring on the brandy, put it on the fire and beat it to the boiling point. Take it off the fire and pour it into a well covered earthen jar, put it in a cool place, where it will constantly be as near freezinir as possible; let it stand three or four weeks before using. Babe. Buckwheat Cakes. There is nothing nicer than well- cooked, palatable and warm cakes, for breakfast. Their unpopularity is, in too many cases, caused by the poor methods of the cook. Try this receipt and let your husband report on the result. Take a small crock, or large earthen pitcher and put into it a quart of warm or half water and milk, oue heaping teappoonful of salt, theu stir in as much buckwheat flour as will thicken it to a rather stiff batter. Lastly add, half a cop of yeast, make it smooth, cover it up warm to rise over mgbt, In the morning add a small level teaspoon ful of soda, dissolved in a little warm water which will remove any sour tate if any. and increase the lightness. Sometimes add a teaspoonful of mo lasses or a little milk, to brown them nicely. M. B. A. Independence. Tennessee Xoffias. This it vouched for by Mrs. M. B. . of Independence. One pint of corn meal, one -pint of nour, one tablespoonful ot sugar, one taoiesDoontui oi spit tnree taoiespoon- fuls of baking powder, one tablespoon- rut ot laraor outier.iwo eggs, ana a pint of milk, tun together corn meal, nour, suarar. salt and bakinit powder: rub in lard, or butter, cold, and eggs beaten with milk; mix mto butter the consis tency of cup cake. The mutnn rings must be cold, and well greased. Fill them two-thirds full. Bake in hot oven fifteen minutes. Frosting That to Good. The white of two eggs, one table- spoonful of vinegar, one ofloorn starch and sugar enouith to make it thick. put all together and stir to a stiff froth. Mns. M. V McCoy. Fruit Cake, Four eggs, two cups sugar, half cup svruti. one pound raisins, half pound citron, one pound currants, one and a half teaspoon each of cinnamon and doves, one cup of sour cream and one teaspoon ful of soda or sweet cream, and two and a half teasiioons of baking powder, four cups flour. Has. 51- V McCoy. Ornamenting a Cake. Children are made very happy by remembering their birthdays with a nice cake, baked specially for them, and if yon want to know how to ornament it, let us tell you. After the frosting is ail on, take some remaining and place it inside a funnel made of writing, or other stiff paper, and by pressing along the sides the frosting will eome out the small end in a fine stream With it you can trace your baby's name on the cake, and otherwise ornament it. Ton can make them very happy at a small expense once each year- Wulungton take. Two cups of 'sugar, one-half eup. of butter, three cops of flour, seven eggs. one-half cup sweet milk, three tea spoonfull of baking powder, always adding tne eggs tne last tnrog Derore putting the cake in. the . oven, have them well beaten. ams. M. v.. Mc Coy. 3fork Mince Heat. This reciept has been tried by Mrs. M. V., of McCoy, and she assures us it is good. One teacup of water, one cup of mollases or syrup, one of raisins, one cup of sugar,one cup of vinegar, (If it be very sour dilute it with water ) Two cups of apples chopped fine, half cup of butter, one teaspoon each doves, cin namon and auspice. How to Stop Sose-Bleeding. Sometime it is very important to know just what to do in such a case, and you should try this simple but efficient remedy given us by Mrs. C S. K. Pulverize alum to a "powder, and snuff it up the nostril, also take a soft bit of cloth, roll it up, dip in the powdered alum and plug up the nos tril. Ho w to Relieve Chil Manes. Many of our readers will feel grateful to C. S. K., of McCoy, for this remedy. Take equal parts of tallow and Keats loot oil. melt all toeetmrr, and rub the parts affected, rubbing it in well before the n re. Chocolate Filling for Cake. Four table spoonfuls of grated cho colate, the whites of two eggs well beaten, sweeten to taste. Tried and recommended by Mrs. M. V., of McCoy. Cookies. Two eggs, one cup of sugar, one half cup of butter, one-half teaspoon of soda, flour to roll. Mrs. M. V McCoy. Flake Pie Crust. Rich pies may not be healthy but still we all want them, and nothing so soon indicates the expert cook as a light flaky crust. Here is the receipt for crust of an Independence lady who is noted for her excellent pies. One cup lard, five table spoonfuls of water, white of one egg beaten to a froth, knead until stiff. A Convenient Wood Box. Wfst Side Household: Life is made up more of small conveniences than large ones. We nave a small convenience, in the form of a wood box, for the kitchen stove, that we thought some of your many readers would like to know about. It is plaoedin the outer kitchen wall with about one-half in the kitchen and the other part out side. The part out side is convenient to the wood house and is protected from rain by the veranda roof. The roof is only a partial protection from the north west during snow storms, so we placed a sloping lunged cover over it to keep the driving storms but. If the wood house is attached to the kitchen, only enough of the box should be placed in side of the kitchen as to easily admit taking out of but one stick at a time and it should have a fiat hinge cover; the out aide should be large enough to admit drop pine an armful of wood and without pover, it should be large enough to hold one day's wood when thrown in loose. We don't have kny trouble to get the Wood nor the an noyance of dirt that we did have. It's cost considered, we are well pleased. with it. Yours, Ktc MBS. P. SB. Indkpkxdknck, Oa. Sow Gloves Should Be Worn. It is eminently correct, but not always necessary, to wear white or pale laven der gloves with evening dress. Black stitches on the back are tabooed by gentle men, it is inexcusable not to wear them at a wedding or at any evening reception. Immediately on going to the dressing room the walking glove should be taken off and the evening glove put n. With regard to walking gloves they are proper on all occasions during the day, the color and cut somewhat de pendent on individual taste. When they are not worn on the hand they should always be carried. The affecta tion of putting in the upper coat pocket is not admissible. In summer during the hot weather they are generally es chewed, but are always proper. Before meeting a lady the right glove should always be removed. Never shake h.rnw with a glove on if it can be helped. Where it cannot be a suitable apology should be made at once. The generally accepted phrase is, "Excuse my glove." Never wear a soiled glove; go bare handed first. Bow to Fin Ceiling Cracks. A good preparation consists of whit ing mixed to the right consistency with glue water. Calcined plaster and water answer the same purpose. Questions. . , 1. E. E. P. asks: Will some reader please tell me how I can make good brown bread? 2. J. C asks: How do you break a child from sucking its thumb? 8. G. H. asks: How can I remove scratches from furniture? 4. R. P. says: We are building a new house, and I would like to know just the very best arrangement of my kitchen pantry? 5. L. C. asks: Tell me how to make dish-washing a pleasant duty.