The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-23

j thorities vary greatly; but one conclusion
arrived at seems to be generally accepted;
that a simple. easily digested, nourishing
a rule, rather inactive lives physically.
BRAIN FOODS.
1t cannot accurately be stated that any
one kind Of food is best adapted to nour-
lsh the brain. It has been found that the
brain contains phosphorus salts, among
other constituents; but it cannot be shown
tnaI any 1000 substance goes qlrectly 70
nourish any one part of the body. Some
people seem to have an idea that the food
taken is absorbed unchanged and that
muscle Immediately forms muscle, fat
by following out this line Of reasoning,
could come to a very ready conclusion
that a diet of calls brains produces a no
such a deduction IS absurd to any think
from its first Introduction into the body
its disintegration beginning even before it
enters the mouth and by the various pro-
cesses OF digestion and changes wrought
by the various digestive fluids 1t IS nnalIy
needs it; perhaps to build up wasted It's
sue or perhaps the energy inert II the
class of nutrients as brain foods: as
the economic demands Of nature. We can,
however, study very closely into cause
stances in individual cases that seem,
from marked results, to best sustain the
the brain well balanced and equal to a
reasonable amount of labor imposed up
LACK OF EXERCISE.
It is often Impossible for the brain
worker to obtain. without seriously m
amount of exercise. and the inevitable re-
suit is some serious disturbance in the
bodily functions These tendencies may
be to a certain extent prevented or coun-
teracted by proper diet me nperai ,, use
especially the so-called salad vegetables
are all helpful and generally effective
We have frequently dWelt upon the I'M
drinking. as this fluid plays a very i'm
portant and necessary part IN the human
economy.
AVOID STTMULANTS
Stimulants should be avoided by all per
sons subject to nervous strain The club
woman who allows herself to depend upon
a tiny glass of wine. cup of tea or
strong coffee to sustain her through some
trylng ordeal Such az readbIn asaa Pager a or
self in the not very distant future She
can preserve her nerve much better if
she does not attempt to brace herself IN
this way. The demands of public life
upon the strongest woman's constitution
out her nerve tissue in this way. If she
takes a light lunch. one-half hour before
more good than any kind of stimulant
She may partake of an egg and a bit of
toast a hot beef sandwich. a bowl of
a glass of hot milk or cupful of cocoa.
oysters and sWeetbreads are allowable. on
this bill of fare, If no substantial meal has
been INDUCED In for some hours previous.
To be a successful leader in social or
club life, a woman must keep cool-headed
and avoid hurrying. She must be calm
and self-poised under the circurnst anees.
and this condition cannot be obtained or
sustained by stimulating foods or drinks.
DREAMED sWEETBREADs.
This is a simple but dainty way to pre-
pare sweet threads for invalids, or plain,
light luncheon dish.
AS soon sweetbreads are brought
from the market they should be placed in
cold water and allowed to stand for at
least an hour. Then drain, and tree from
add a little lemon juice or vinegar and
teaspoonfuI Of salt. Do not allow the
water to boil, but simmer gently until
the sweetbreads are done, about half an
hour. Take them from the fire, drain and
oughiy chilled. Then remove the fine
membrane and separate into small pieces.
in &. saucepan, being careful not to brown
it; add two level tablespoonfuls of flour
cupful of chicken or veal stock and half
a cupfuI of milk. Cook and stir until it
full OF. salt. a dash of white pepper and
a slight grating of nutmeg. Add the
and serve.
Inquiries Answered.
mo attention paid to inquiries not Civ
ing name and address of writer, plainly
written.)
Mrs. T 4. Delbridgs writes: Please give
sugar cookies.
MARBLE CAKE.
Beat to a cream half a cupful of butter
and one cupful Of sugar, and then divide
into two portions, using one portion for
th Eo gaT re and r one Dor for the light
cupful of molasses. half a cupful of milk
yoIks OF two eggs, one cupful of -four, one
spoonful of cloves, half a teaspoonful of
cinnamon and a quarter of a teaspoonful
of grated nutmeg Beat the egg yolks
light and add them to. one of the portions
of asuga1r r and butter itt T. then add the milk
der and spices together: add to the mix