Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-01-18
Dear N. B. Friends:

DtuF ~ ID. IteHuos
Here is New Years wish" which will
apply to general conditions or individual
cases. think it vas sens by Melissa.
wonder i: all the poems expressing noble
sentiments, and al the books with pure
and lofty deals, and all the acts OF kind
the relief of distress, and every fraternal
order which lsbo-s for tue uplifting of
mankind-I wonder II all the are he
"leaven" working in and through the
hearts of men to raise them to higher
standard of living.
Then comes the contrasting thought OF
the terrible storm of war which means SO
much agony, destruction and death, and
right here | will insert Est hers words
written me in a personal letter: "Port
Artbut's fallen, and may 1t end that
awful war. II only the money, time and
energy OF the two Countries had been
spent in ways to benefit mankind instead
OF slaughter, Who can estimate the benefit
1t might have been to the word; as it is
thousands slain, countries devastated,
desolation and sorrow. May the time
hasten when men shall settle difficulties
as Christians, not barbarians."
And once more l wonder II, centuries
ahead, the student of history, looking
over the record of these wars, will be a BILE
to deduce heir causes and results, even as
we estimate the effects and benefits OF
previous national aod international strug-
giles.
You will all enjoy the following letter
from May. CHARITY" my Charity, /
think you two have interests in common
Dear Aunt Madge and Sisters:
Last week i resolved that the new year should
not find me with any letters unanswered, the
NJ. b. included. To-day while at dinner / re.
| ceived personal letter from Aunt Madge, also
Christmas greeting (Which was very thong ht.
full In herr; these strengthened my resolution,
and shortly after, while rocking baby to sleep
and reading the letters from the sisters (as |
find little time otherwise from this to do much
| reading), when | came to Aunt Maria's /
laughed all the way through, and thought If
Aunt Maria can write such q nice long letter
with all the work she has to do, that ought,
with John, BABY. myself and a small flock of
hens to care for, to find time to write occasion.
ally. The column has given us so many nice
letters In the past year and I have devoured
their contents so eagerly from week to week
and yet have added nothing. it's no wonder that
conscience tells me that have been Sinking.
This has been very busy as well as happy
year; 1t seems strange what great place one of
these "bits of humanity" will fill In ones life
yet we never tire of their cunning ways, and
always find time TO do for them IL other work is
neglected.
ANN" those dumplings are fine. / might
Ike the Others just as well had tried them. but
1 came across yours first when in need of a
eceipt and only few minutes to prepare them,
and as they met the approval Of John 1 have
| used that one ever since.
Also tried the receipt for cake where the sugar
was left out; the result was very good but think
the sugar would be an improvement and mean
to try 1t again soon.
Now, AUNT Maria, did you apply that to all
the "Johns" included In the NJ b. circle I'm
| regard to praise of food? II you did, mine
must be an exception 10 the rule. Yes, it's the
| bit of praise and the wish that dish which was
especially appetizing might appear again on the
apie' That pay us for the pains taken in pre-.
pairing meal.
We are only older children, and how often
| have we seen little child quite discouraged
over some task be had tried very hard to per.
FORM and perhaps few minutes work or a few
words of praise from us would set him on his
way with light heart and cause him to accom-
plish his task with success. If good humor is
| contagious, why shouldn't praise be-let us try.
and await the result.
esther" wanted to try that receipt for cake
that you Invented, but as don't live on a farm.
didn't have the cream or buttermilk, but mean
/ to some time.
VIII send receipt for cheap cake that NAV
be used in several ways: One cup sugar. butter
ana lard size Of an egg, egg, = cup sweet milk,
2cups -four, teaspoon soda, teaspoons cream
tartar, SAT- hayoring. Take one-third, to this
add spoonful molasses. dark spices. small
amount Of nour, rafsins and any other fruit.
Bake In three layers, two of light, one of dark.
spread jelly between and on the top, over which
sprinkle shredded cocoanut or use a filling.
The plain cake may be baked in a sheet and
frosted, or baked in jem pan. making nice tea
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