The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-07-26
LOYAL W0MBNS WORK
The FiTeside and the World Wide.
Helpful Hints and Friendly Talks.
Toond,.etoa By Kate B. Sherpcood.I ]

of frequency of rains, alternating with an
oppressive sultriness that Is relaxing IN the
extreme Vet nights and torrid noontIdes IS
the atmospheric condition the world over. As
a consequence, we are already alarmed lest the
plague which has fastened itself upon the
Eastern continent viii ind ready lodgment
upon our shores. Nor is the alarm without
just grounds. 1t is very well understood that
in seasons when the changes are sudden and
frequent there is the greatest danger from epi-
denies or ailments which are the result of
arrested digestion, and that these ills that
afflict the human race are greatly aggravated
If the sanitary condition is unwh0lesome in
and around the habitatiOns of the afflicted. A
heavy dinner, eaten when the body IS over
heated and tie temperature high, is the cause
of much positive discomfort. if not fatal sick
ness, should the body be suddenly chilled from
q fail In the temperature. or the nervous col
lapse of malarial poisoning. Digestion is ar
rested the food. which should supply good
blood to the body becomes decomposed and
putlid vomiting and dvsentery set in. the
stomach and bowels become infamed and irri-
taied and resist the usual remedies, aud the
result is too often utter physical stagnation
and death. The prevailing sickness through
out the country this season is from causes ike
these requiring greater regard for the Laws OF
hygiene than IN dry seasons, when the changes
are less frequent and the extreme drynesS Of
the air renders the danger from malarial poi
son, arising from vegetable decomposition, less
imminent
The first care Of every individual, and par
ticularly Of every housekeeper, should be TO
give minute attention 10 those simple hygienic
and sanitary precautions which contribute
TO health. by making the conditions lead
ing to the various physical arrangements
as imperative as possible And first of ali,
study cleanliness See that the closets and
corners in your sleeping apartments are kept
clean and sweet. For this purpose a frequent
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room or closet should be observed. Plenty of
soap and water, followed 10y thorough scald.
10 destroy al organic germs. and then a free
use of lime and carboiic acid viii be found
necessary 10 prevent all offensive odors and
poisonous emanations In houses where there
are no water works the pitchers basins and
other utensils should be thoroughly cieansed
daily and some wholesome disinlectant used.
Where there are water works the spigots shosl Id
be left running for one hour every morning,
and then the lime or other de0d0rizing agent
introduced. Soiied and damp linen should
never be thrust into corners to mildew and
feTmeHt, throwing OF offensive matter, and it
viii be found a wise precaution 10 use little
lime frequently in sweeping, or TO wipe of the
mating or carpets with ammonia water.
The careful housekeeper viii see that her
cellar and pantry kept clean and sweet; /;
that no cod meats are allowed 10 become putrid
or vegetables decay The shelves and floors
and ice-boxes often washed and scalded. Spe-
cial attention must be given to sinks and
drains, in all of which lime should be often
used. No potato parings or vegetable rinds,
slops, OF dish-w2ter should be thrown in the
yard OF alley. In the country, where pigs and
chickens are the natural scavengers. less pre-
caution is required than in the towns and
cities There when the board Of health is
negligent about supplying garbage carts, &c,
1t may be necessary TO dig deep hole where
offal may be deposited The earth itself is a
good disinfectant, and it is better to deposit
refuse in this way than TO throw it broadcast
into lanes and stable-yards, where the rain and
the sun may plant regular malarial plague
spot.
Keep your house dry and sweet; see that
your food is fresh and wholesome: be careful
of the drzughts; eat cool, wcIl-cOoked food and
fully ripeDed fruit; Ventilate your houses
thoroughly; and live as rational beings should
with some regard for your surrounding condi-
tons, and so insure yourselves against the
plague and pestilence that revel in the haunts
of the shiftiess and the filthy.
ROW To MAKE FINE JELLIEs
There are three things to be observed if you
would have choice. clear, Transparent ieilies
First. the juice should be strained until it is
free from pulp; second, the best sugar should
be used: third, it should be made quickly. 1t
is best also TO remember that, while the rule is
pint Of sugar TO a pint Of juice the jelly
comes much more quickly if a little sugar is
added over the amount called for. In making
jelly, If the juice Is heated before the sugar is
added il VIII be finer in quality. Many per-
sons heat the sugar in The oven. By the best
sugar Is meant the eranulated, which is purer
and sweeter than any other, and the jelly
made from it requires less szimming. Try
your Jelly by dipping a spoonful on a plate.
When film forms it Is done
carr0a,t Jeiiy-Beat your currants in the oven
When soit, squeeze the juice through a coarse
CLOTH then through finer cloth TO remove all the
pulp. Allow pint Of juice TO a pint OF sugar
Heat the juice. then add the sugar. Boil briskIy
for 3 few minutes. As the length of time required
20 make good Jelly depends upon the condition of
the fruit. twill sometimes require but ten minutes
boiling, though usually fifteen twenty.
Raspberry, blackberry, and other soft fruit Jelly
may be made a. above, except that a longer time
VIII he required IN boiling When done place into
glasses with lids or IN cups which may be sealed
when cold with paper dipped in the white of an
egg
sfnoe .Feziy.-Eub the furze from the c,,inoe but
DO not peel CT core them. Cut into small pieces
anc place over The fire with a little water. Stew
so1 and place in cclander. placing weights on
top. Let II stand night to drip slowly or let
the mass be GTained through jelly bag suspended
from rod. Take pint for pint of Juice and sugar
Dol a lev minutes, skim, and try as above.
CrabappIe Jelly and apple Jelly may be made in
the same way. The apple Jelly is made TO equal
ershpple leliy 1y the addition of a little vanilla
Peaches make delicious Jelly If cut with the skins
indeed, the rind should be left on ali fruit elljes
e. the favor l. thereby secured.
When cherries or plums are pitted before can
ming, you may have delicate fruit and de-
helous Jelly at the same time by pouring at least
onelaf Of the juice from the fruit and then susti-
tntlng Little gs1ter. The juice then makes de-
licious jelly.
OR Weekly Experience Meeting.
QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED - MORE
ABOUT AUXILIARY WORK
In reply 10 a number Of inquiries concerning
the work Of Noman's Exchange an institu-
non which Is meeting with remarkable success
N Boston, New York, Philadelphia Cleveland.
and other cities and towns East and West we
present the following from the pen of Mrs.
Rosa l.. SegnT, woman prominently identified
with the new movement at Toledo o.:
THE TOLEDO woMAN's EXCHANGE.
To the EDITOR NATIONAL Tribune:
Some three months since a few Of the active and
energeilc women of this city, recognizing the need
o. practical cooperation between women in order
tlis those "a 10 wished might realize ia pccfigrg
Way ffcin The results Of individual skill and
INDUSTRY, while Others, IN position to purchase
the results OF such labor. might find medium ot
2iatercoilii liloAil9n organized WomaHs Ex-
change iils institution has done excellent work
during Y Drief existence, and promises to become
Al permanent organization f0r the industrial and
II r. modelled after similar associations in E,osion
New YORK. and ether cities It's original funds being
oDtained by membership subscriptions although,
al women desiring 10 gaTtzize Of its advantages
ailc teeling financially or Otherwise unable to
pay the pflee Of ticket, which j. 60 receive