The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-05
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

Fix up your farm if you want to-
sell it-and if you don't.
"A number of scientists assert that
people, rs a rule. eat too much, and
most of the diseases of the world come
from overlooking. Good H0GSeEeep-
ing.
Preserved Ginger: Select young
and tender roots; scrape off the outeC-
skin. and boil in syrup. The best GIN
ger is hot and biting to the taste, and
of aromatic odor.-Boston Bttd0et.
1t is certainly poor management to-
keep sheep all winter. taking pains tos
feed and shelter so rs to obtain n good
growth in flesh and wool, and then in
the spring. just when they need feed
and care the most, to turn them out.
and let them look out for themselves
Chicago Herald
Boiled cor. is said to produce more
pork than tho raw kind, and of rs good
quality. The question to be considered,
however, is not which is the more nu--
tritiouS. but which is the cheapest, as.
the fuel and labor required to cook the
corn must be deducted rs expenses
ST. Louis Republican
A Delicate Potato Preparations
Two pounds of peeled potatoes are
washed and grated; four ounces each
are added of butter and sugar melted,
one teaspoonful each of salt and pep
per, well mixed; placed in a baking
dish and put into a brisk oven until
done; it shows delicate brown color.
Good Cheer.
-Woodford Pudding: Three eggs,
one teacup sugar, one-half teacup but
ter. one-half teacup flour. one teacup-
jam or preserves. scant teaspoon soda.
dissolved in three teaspoons sour milk,
mix we'll and bake slowly. Sauce: One
egg. one large cup sugar, one small
cup butter, mix well, put on stove and
stir until melted and pour on immedi--
ately.
Women who do their own work re-
gard their rough hands with great dis
tress. To make and keep them soft
wear old gloves Mt night, just rubbing
in an ointment made by beating the
white of IN egg to froth and stirring
it into cup of melted lard to which is,
added one teaspoonful of glycorinc..
Keep the mixture in n covered jar, eX-
Guiding the light. Perfume may be-
added.
"A poultry raiser up in New York
State makes his hens work for their
victuals. He says: like To feed some
ear corn TO my chickens. feed about
MALT in this way. The ears are thrown
on straw and the birds peck and scratch
away at them. They have to work
hard for every kernel they get; and
this working keeps them busy and Gus
of mischief. Besides. it is the working
hen that pays; a lazy hen is like lazy
man.-St. Louis Repub!ican.
If the children have already taken
cold and cough, complaining of tight
ness in the chest. try this: Into p half
pint of icy cold water dissolve II
teaspoonful of salt; battle the chest
with this. applying with cloth, sponge,
or hand, completing by slapping Wig
orously and rubbing with rough
towel. The glow that will appear will
not be merely external, but will extend
throughout the body, giving Il feeling
of buoyancy and great ease in breath
ing.
-Pickelette: Four large crisp cab
bages and one onion cut fine; two
quarts of vinegar, two pounds Of brown
sugar, two tablespoonfuls each of mus
tard, black pepper. cinnamon, tur--
merle and celery seed; one tablespoon
full each of allspice, mace and pulver-
| lied alum. Pack the chopped cabbage
and onions in alternate layers, with II
little salt between. Let stand until
the next day. Scald tn vinegar,
sugar, spice and alum. and pour over
the cabbage and onions. Do this
three mornings in succession. On
the fourth morning put all over the
fire and boil five minutes. When
cold put into small jars. Cincinnati d.
Times.