Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02
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you sisters. aunts and grandmas Of long stand
ing tell us Whist the something new is to be for
our column I've been waiting with patience
since Aunt Madge spoke of It. for some one to
propose u new theme, or subject, and while we
wait one for the other, let's talk about what
rests us most when We are dead tired of house
work and all the care that goes with it. ls 1t q
good long sleep that rest nerves and body, or
good music, nice book. bright, breezy friend
TO talk with long ride with lots to look at. or q
long visit away from home? For my tonic and
rest, first. I'D like to look at a lot OF flowers.
new kinds. especially. and rare plants; tsen I'D
like a bunch of sweet peas TO hold and smell,
and then I'D be rested.
And let's hear from all hands, which they had
rather have IL they couldn't have both-a whole
lot of dressup clothes or plenty OF fresh aprons,
wrappers and good-looking house shoes for
every day?
About that poem of r. W. Emerson that Aunt
Madge didn't understand. think he must have
been so full of good feelings that he sort of
hummed inside, like a sewing machine at work,
or a range In full heat; anyhow am very glad
don't always hear a song In the mud and scum
of things, IL did my kitchen floor would sing
most of the time.
Yes, must tell you that have new range
1 can rush the cooking now and no smoke TO
bother. think the apple pies are nicer cooked
| in an oven that win keep hot after the fire i
down. and that makes me think. what kind of
spice is best to flavor apple pies with? Isn't
there something new about the apple pie busi-
| ness II there Is let's hear it, for make lots OF
them. and would Ike a change in the taste.
use Glove and cassia together for mine Yes,
and l build up round them just as we do for a
custari. then the top paste by plate that l.
the size of my pie tin aud lay it after making
sls In H. pressing 1t to the apple; that leaves
| vent all round the edge and the pie won't run
out at alt. unless has too hot oven. then 1,
! only spAtters out little.
| Here is a nice way 10 make rolls for breakfast
| Three cups of rolled oats. cup of aour OF
Honright. / egg. cup of buttermilk, beaping
| teaspoon of soda, small teaspoon of salt
/ l tablespoonful of sugar. tablespoonful OF
cream, lard or cottolene, sweet milk enough to
| make a soft dough or batter. a real hot oven,
| and they will come out light and crisp. This is
| enough for a family OF four. Try 1t.
MAY" You dear new sister, there shall be No
| delay when you get to the white gate, because
| you learned us how TO make fudge. Come
| again, please.
Aunt Madge, you must have been aweary
when you said we were born to be seif.satisfed
| you are way Oh sure. The shortcomings. mis-.
takes. the chances to do good. the little helps we
might give and do NOT. the letters shout
| write, and the calls we should make. All, mei
! What list there isl No, l don't think anyone
is ever fully satisfied with himself. Give us
| something easier to think about next time.
| / like the column in this weeks pape
| Nov. '9 very much. Aunt Madge. you do
| Bob'y, and il you feel dissatisfied. | say you
| have perfect right to. ESTHER" that was such
| nice letter you wrote to the new beginners. |
| got lots of ideas from 1t, and am an old
| beginner. See that you wrile us another good
long letter very soon
IsL't this dreary time of year2 Dark days
and slush. just the time, though, to take ones
knitting work and run into the neighbor's and
talk it over. How many of us doit? Not many,
| reckon. Those days seem TO be OF the past.
when there WAS time for a whole afternoon of
Emitting; now irs the grange. fairs. clubs,
lodges, camping out. going to Europe. and SO
on and along with all the rest, there Is no sweet
molasses and no dear old ladies'
Yesterday had house fun OF company had
roast chicken for dinner and lovely time all
rnii,id and the best of II was didn't know they
were coming so didn't get tired getting ready
Tor them, anu OHr VI tiS SNhiS 'N'tN7 h'"f
i,anaor had such Lovely hat. Yes, that hat did
me solid good; it was n rich deep blue velvet
with tumes and buckles. and the girl was full
OF llfe and run, so she and the hat made poem.
see: Iust ii for this dark weather.
why, guess this il a lsng letter Here's love
to you all ana goodbye iii come again Yours
truly. AUNT MARIA.
n :. Why. ] haven't said wora about
THANKSGIVING, and III right here, and we are
tnvitea nut 10 a drake dinner. What full
stomaehs ~e shall have! ! hope you all Will
have !. very enjoy allie Thanksgiving day ra ta
The letter from aAunt Maria" will do
you ali good in any kind of day, chad
owed or sunlit. wish / could reply right
here to some OF her the ughts, but ! am
sure she has presented some iceas which
viii brinc n response from the sisters.
Ma. "Aunt Maria" May" INIT the
.Mayp you thought she might be. Thanks
tor yeur enjoyable personsi letter. 1t
60 tre u me al tue dti ner table Thaiks-
giving day. AUNT hADoE'