The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15
Farm and Household Column,
Paper Quilts.

manner: Get ready the outside and
linin. of a comfortable in the usual
way. Tack the lining to the quilting
frames, lay over it evenly thin lay
or OF cotton; over this Il layer of
newspapers or, what is better, thin,
firm, brown paper: over this COW
eriny of ola muslin, and then tho
outside Of the comfortable. Tack in
the ordinary way. The inside Gov
cr OF muslin prevents the paper from
being torn. 1t would he we'll to tack
the paper to this muslin loosely be-
fore laying it on the batting. Will,
calico at 5 scents Il yard a comf"rta-
bic made in this way is boil, light
and warm. 1t should bc put on tho
bed outside all tho other covering
except the countcrpanc.
French Ro]ls.--2 quarts of sifted
flour, a lump Of lard about the size Of
an cyyss-onc Il little larger of butter;
stir into the flour the same as in ma
king pastry. When well stirred, add
blood warm water, or, preferably,
milk and water. to mix add 4 little
salt, ! teacupful OF home made yeass
or three tabIcspoontul's of bakers
Yeast. Mix in the evening rs for
bread, and let rise. In the morning
shape them will, the hand and board,
and let them rise 10 or - minutes af-
| ter putting them in the plnS; then
bake Is minutes will suffice if tho
oven is sufficiently heated. Good
bread may be made in the same way
will, Il proportionally smaller quaint
ty of lard and butter.
Rich Brown Gravy.-BrOwn light
ly and carefully, from four to six
ounces of lean ham, thickly sliced
and cut into large dice; lift these out
and put them into the pan in which
the gravy is to be made; next, fry
lightly, also, a couple OF pounds OF
neck Of beef, dred gcd moderately will,
flour, and slightly with pepper; put
this when it is done over the ham,
and then brown gently, and add to
them one not large common onion.
Poar over these ingredients aquart
of boiling water, or of weak but we'll
favored broth, bring the whole slow
ly to a boil. clear off the scum with
great care, throw in q saltspoonfal Of
salt, four cloves, a blade of mace,
twenty corns Of pepper, a bunch of
savory herbs, i carrot, and a few
slices Of celery; these last two may
be fried or not, us is most convenient.
Boil the gravy very softly until it is
reduced to little more than pint;
strain, and set by until the fat can be
taken from it. Heat it anew, add
more salt, if needed, and little
mushroom catsup, cayenne vinegar,
or whatever t|;.v"ring it may require
for the dish with which it is t" 10
served; it will seldom need thick
ening. A dozen small mushrooms,
prepared rs for picking, may be adj
'lcd to it at first with advantage.
Half this quantity of gravy will 10
sufficient for a single turcen, and tho
economist can diminish little tho
proportion of meat when it is thought
too much.
Balky 1Iorses,-The brain of q
horse seems to entertain but ono
thought ut time; for this reason
continued whipping is out Of tho
question, and only confirms his stub
born resolve. But if You can by any
means change tho direction OF his
mind, give him Il new subject to think
of, nine times out Of ten you will
have no further trouble in starting
him. AS simple Trick rs little
pepper, alocs, or tho like, thrown
back on his t"nge, will often succeed
by turning his attention to the tasto
in his mouth. A simple remedy is to
take couple Of turns Of common
wrapping.twinc, such as grocers use,
around the fore leg just below the
knee, thight enough for tho horse 10
feel, and tie in Il bow-knot. At tho
first c'uck he will generally 60 dane
ing Oft, and after going short dis
tancr, yon can get ont, remove tho
string to prevent injury to the ten
don in your further drive. Or tic a
string tightly around the car, which,
will serve to divert his mind to for.
get his stubborncss. london Gar
den.
!, Washing luil.-Takc one half
t pound salsMla, tonr ounces borax, one
x and one half ounces ammonia, one
: eighth ounce camphor gum dissolved
Z? in alcohol put salsoda aud borax in
one gallon soft wafer; stir till boiling.
When cold, add ammonia and can'pl,Or
G gum.
ii Directions for usc.-Onc teaspoon
o full fluid in half gallon Of soap; make
a suds Of the mixture, in which soak
s the clothes and wash as usual.
> Excellent Corn Maflins.-Two cups
yellow Indian meal, one cup -four,
three eggs, fonr tablespoonful Of su.
!" gar, and . little salt, Il piece of lard 81
butter the size of an egg, one table
j. spoonful salaratus, and two of cream
v tartar (thc cream tartar must lie pu,
y in dry with the flour, and the SAHARA
tus mixed with 4 little warm waite,
and put in last Of ally; mix all to,
gether with milk rs thick as pount
d cake batter, pour in corn muffin pans
;. and bake in Il hot oven about tiftccl
!. minutes.
'e Excellent Brcad.-Mix seven pom. d
is Of best flour with three polp;is q
pared boiled potatoes. Stcap. off TN
water and leave them a few minnie
=, on the fire, mash them fine, and :,
= them while warm in the -four 9Th
;" spoonful or more Of salt. T"., n"o,
n Of water, milk warm with thr.
~, large spOontuis of V. W.. '.