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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

half-cotton cloth that can be easily
wrung, 1t only needs constant cleansing
and freshening under the hot-water fau-
Get to make it perform wonders in the
way Of getting in the corners. She
leaves getting down on her knees for
people that are better fitted for it and
saves her back.
Another strong point Of the trained
worker is the way she keeps every
thing, including the floor, clean as she
goes along. No dish that she emptles
Of its contents at the range is stacked
or put to "soak, = but us held under
the hot water and the manipulation OF
the little whisk broom and cleansed
while it is still hot. If iron it will
dry by it's own heat under this treat
ment and be ready to put away. IT
takes only minute, but saves infinite
labor after the grease, sugar and meat
juices have hardened on.
So deity does she handle things that
she can get dinner from start to finish
and her apron, dress and hands are as
clean and her kitchen as orderly when
she is thru as when she began.
Household work is not dirty il prop
erly done, and one Of the secrets Of its
not being so is in having the proper
things at hand, especially when cook
ing. The holder and a fresh towe
should be attached by tapes to the
apron. The handtowe1 roller should be
but turn from the hot and cold water
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
The Lady in the Kitchen

~ HE lady in the kitchen will not
sacrifice her hands where it is
- possible to give them protec-
ton, and if trained worker she has
many little devices for quick accom-
plishment, order and saving herself.
Over her sink are half dozen imple-
ments to make dishwashing easy, the
small mop for the glasses, the larger
one for dishes, the little whisk broom
for custard kettles or the saucepan in
which milk has been sealded, the wire
dishcloth for the mush kettle and the
glutinous things which in spite Of
soaking adhere tenaeiously. And there
are the sand soap and the little match
to the vegetable brush, both Of which
are needed for the iron pan in which
there has been both a little frying and
little thickening. 10 clean the sink
there is the common scrubbing brush
with faring bristles to touch the cor
ners-only this is kept half size.
She is not disturbed by what is said
in abuse Of the mop, but knows that il
the much maligned mopstick is fur.
nished with a. soft, spongy, half-woolen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Uses of Ammonia

~ HERE are thousand and one
uses to which ammonia may be
L. put. In the nursery it is a per-
feet boon, it cleanses the hair, is in
vigorating in the bath, and it softens
hard water. If oil or grease has spot
ted chairs or carpets, nothing will so
effectually remove the offending marks
as rubbing with clean cloth dipped in
ammonia, says the Philadelphia In
quirer.
After the carpets have had their
beating, nothing restores them so much
and brightens the dulled surface as a
rub over with g. cloth wrung out Of
ammonia and water, and for cleaning
white enameled furniture there is no
better treatment than whiting mixed
with water to which a little Of this
magic fluid has been added.
Again, if your gold charms, muff
chains and bracelets should be looking
dull or dirty, by adding little am
monia to some warm water and steep
ing them in It for a few minutes you
will be astonished to see how the dirt
disappears from the jewelry.
Whiting mixed with ammonia is an
excellent silver cleaner, and if some of
this marvellous fluid is added to milk
we not only get cleanser but pre-.
server Of linoleum and cork carpet.
Ammonia may be put to splendid use
in the laundry, and there is no better
plan for washing fannels and al
wooden garments than to add some am
monia to the water.
Another valuable property of thi.
popular liquid is it's magical power Of
allaying Inflammation and irritation
caused by the bites of insects, for if q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

promise Of many attractive novelties
during the coming summer. But Of all
the new double and fluted and fringed
varieties, none are quite SO striking as
the new "Star Petunia. /" It is well
named, as each flower shows a large
distinct fve-pointed white star on the
bright crimson or purplish ground of
the petals, with the center Of the star
extending down into the throat of the
flower. This will present novel sight
in the midsummer beds, but it is
claimed that it will be even more beau
tiful at the approach Of cold weather,
when the edges Of the white star will
become feathered with fine lines Of rose
and crimson, while in some of the blos-
SONS the enti1e white star will be suf-
fused with soft rose-pink. It is
needless to prophesy that this will be a
big success, as all varieties of petunias
are easily grown, and this novel mark
ing is said to run true to outline thru
out the new strain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
. FADING aloud is something that
TX mother and children should take

~ EADlNG aloud IS something that
H% mother and children should take
~ turn about, doing it as a "fa-
vor'' to each other. Older stories in
which the child cannot master the diff
fculties Of the printed page should be
chosen by the mother, and they will
take just as readily to the little book
friends known by the older world as the
reading bill Of fare in which they are
fed entirely in the little nonentities
Of their own books. A girl Of ten
whose mother had been reading 9 Great
Expectations aloud to her and her
and her brother couldn Il get over her
delight that the visitor who came knew
Pip and Estella and acknowledged them
as special friends Of her own. or
course, a little jud;cious skipping here
and there was INDUCED in, but it was
soon found that vivid imaginations sup
piled details even when the words were
inadequate It is at this stage Of the
imagination when the happy habit Of
making book companions az real as
those Of daily life can be learned; and
while 1t Is important to select those
which are right and proper for little
folks to know, it is still more SO to
choose those which are not colorless.
The more childish story book Of his
own also contains the little acquaint.
ances which tho child himself picks out
as favorites, and which he loves for a
short time. The earlier he can be taught
to master the difficulties Of the page
enough to read them aloud the better
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Centaurea Irnperialis

~ HIS should be included among the
seed novelties for starting in
the house in February for early
summer blooming outside. This var
iety differs from the old-fashioned
centaurea, or cornfower' of grand
mothers garden. The plants will
grow three feet high in their outdoor
beds, and bear profusion Of large
fowers-some pure white, others rang
ing in color thru the various shades Of
pink and purple. As the flowers are
borne on long stems, and the individ-
ual blooms are finely shaded and beauti-
fully fringed, they produce a soft,
feathery effect when In full bloom.
When compared with the little, old
fashioned member Of this family-the
bluebottle or bachelors button-this
tall, snowy imperialis would not be
recognized as close relation.
The latest introduction is more in
keeping with its name, as Centaurea is
said to be the classical name Of a plant
tabled by Ovid to have cured a wound
in the foot Of Chiron made by the ar
row Of Hercules. The family includes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

be brought brought into bloom In q
dish Of water, and this fact suggests
an interesting field for experimenting
when quick development is desired for
bulb blooms.
The hyacinths, narcissus and tulips
that are grown in pots Of soil should
be kept rather cool after they begin to
bloom If we would prolong their beauty.
Too much heat and bright sunlight viii
cause the blooms to fade. Give them
plenty Of sunlight while they are bud
ding; but when the flowers expand keep
them out Of the brightest sunlight.
When It IL desirable to retard the
blooming period until the Easter season
keep the pots in place that il quite
cool, but where there is no danger of
freezing. And in bringing them into
the warmer, SUMMER quarters allow
sufficient time for the bulbs to develop
and unfold by Easter morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Unusual Primroses

~ INCE the introduction Of the prim-
ula oboonica grandifora, known
~ as the ever blooming primrose,
there has been nothing finer produced
among this class Of window boomers
than the primula siensis fmbriata,
which in this winters introduction dis
plays some rare and peculiar markings
and petal-fringing. AS the variety
does well In cool room and will bloom
freely In a north window, 1t Is adapt
able for the window gardens Of many
city homes, where sunny windows can
not always be secured. Seed started
now, with the plants kept growing in
cool shady place during the summer,
will produce thrifty plants to be taken
inside in the fall, that will keep up q
constant supply Of bloom next winter.
When the young plants show two or
three leaves they should be trans
planted from the seed pans to small
flower pots, measuring about two inches
across; and replanted into larger pots
as they increase in size. The soil
should be mellow and we'll drained.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

many species besides the new Imperi-
ais and the little old.time sorts. They
vary in height from one to five feet,
and the flowers are of nearly every
shade Of color from yellow tc red and
blue and deep purple.
The variety known as Cyanus comes
in mixed varieties, including white,
pink and dark and light blue.
Kaiser William is a distinct tall
grower, bearing rich deep blue flowers.
The new double'' also includes
mixed colors Like the Cyanus, and the
majority Of the seedlings can be de-
pended upon to be beautifully double
and Of large size.
Centaurea candidissima and gymno-
carpa are natives Of the Levant and are
most valuable border plants, their
leaves being heavily clothed on both
sides with q white downy covering
which gives them striking aspect.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

a small home greenhouse or up one side
Of a bay window. The abutilon is
also known as the Chinese bell flower,
and when. thus banked, with the pro-
fusion Of variegated bells hanging from
the background Of green, they produce
beautiful effect Of oriental splendor.
Early February is a good time to prop
agate from slips and cuttings, from the
thrifty plants that have been well
grown in sandy loan. II the soil about
the potted plants contains a good pro-
portion Of sand, simply stick the cut
tings down about the old plant and
keep well watered until the new roots
start; or, better still, start the cuttings
in dish Of wet send.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Olive Oil in Cookery
r HE use Of olive oil in cookery has

~ HE use of olive oil in cookery has
not been very highly developed
L. among American housewives,
but it is one Of the most highly valued
materials in the hands Of the culinary
artist turnout southern Europe.
Olive oil is an unusually fine form
Of food. Two tablespoonful of abso-
lutely pure olive oil contain more avail
able nourishnent than pound of beef.
At first glance this statement may seem
like an overstatement, but it is borne,
out by the most careful tests, says
Table Talk. Olive oil is absorbed at
once into the circulatory system with
no expenditure in digestion, whereas
beef, before it is of use in the bodily
economy, goes thru an elaborate diges-
tive process which uses up more than
half the energy which it contains.
Now, olive oil cookery can be made
attractive than the CLEAN Of the piled
up mayonnaise in the center Of dainty
salad, or how else would you obtain the
brown crispness Of food fried in olive
oil, which, instead Of making the food
difficult Of digestion, as is the case
when animal fats are used for frying,
adds to the food value Of all articles
fried in it.
The flavor. of pure, unauthorized
olive oil is most agreeable, yet difficult
to describe, but best indicated by the
word nutty. High-grade olive oil is
not greasy. greasy olive oil has been
made from olives overripe, and it is one
Of the faults most commonly found with
the medium grades Of oils. If there
is the slightest hint of musty odor in
the oil, it means that the oil was not
manufactured under modern hygienic
methods, but that the olives were al.
lowed to lie after picking until fer
mented or moldy and were crushed
under the Anticipated methods that pre-
vail in the foreign olive districts.
Good olive oil is most carefully made
by modern machinery. The best IL
made right in the midst Of the olive
groves; the olives are picked and
crushed the same day, and the entire
manufacturing plant and all the ma
chinery used are scrupulously clean as
the most exacting housewife could ask
It is the attention to these details OF
manufacture that makes the difference
between first and second grade oils.
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Outdoor Plants
LITTLE thoughtfulness now il
looking after the hardy plants

q LITTLE thoughtfulness now in
"a looking after the hardy plants
and shrubbery outside will
give a big percentage for time expen-
ded in increased blooms and beauty
next summer. It will be we'll to look
after all the young trees, the hardy
shrubbery and the perennial plants that
are bravirg their first winter out-of-
doors. Some of the more delicate var
ieties may have their roots thrown up
by the frost, and they will speedily
perish-tho catalogued as perfectly
dy''-unless these roots are prop
erly covered and the plants well stakel
to keep them in place.
Many of the ornamental evergreens
trained into symmetrical beauty on the
lawns will become unshapely, or hope
lessly broken and one-sided, if ne
elected during heavy snowstorms,
especially when sleety rains follow the
snow. After heavy snowfall, when
the thick evergreen branches are laden
down with it, take the precaution to
go out and shake it off at night; then,
If there is increasing cold or more snow
before morning, there will be no danger
of broken branches or twisted trees.
In projecting perennlals and low
growing, hardy plants, evergreen
boughs will prove the very best mater.
tal for keeping the covering Of straw
leaves or litter in place; and for the
hardest varieties only the boughs will
be required, without the close covering
about the roots. In removing this pro
lection in the spring it will be neces
sary to take away only the large
branches, as the evergreen needles that
have fallen will prove beneficial to the
plants and serve as a mulch in the
times Of drought. +
1t is claimed on good authority that
plants and bulbs in the outdoor beds
will not be injured by moles or mice il
they have a winter protection Of ever
green boughs and are mulched later
with the needles and small branches
as these small animals have great dis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

W. w u1oy uot always nave CLICK
en-, but if you will cook pork
after the way seen among the
Pennsylvania Germans you will not
miss it.
Pork Chops with Chicken Gravy
Put the chops, sailed, into an iron fry
ing pan hot, but not creased. Let fry
until they are touched with plenty Of
rich brown on both sides, but don t al
low the lean part to harden or crisp.
You need to loosen and turn them fire.
quently, aad if they are fat, pour off
part Of the grease. After they are
Drowned without a particle Of scorch-
tng--which would be fatal to the
gravy-pour in half a cup of water,
cover lightly and turn down the gas
until the water is cooked out. Re.
move chops, add tablespoonful OF
butter, and if there are six OF eight of
them pour in nearly pint of rich milk
Put back the chops, cook minute In
the gravy and serve. This makes the
gravy richer and gives it more Of the
flavor which is SO decidedly like
chicken, but, If preferred, the chops
may be kept dry and the gravy served
in boat.
Pork Chicken Pie.-To save time q.
well as the heat Of the gas, prepare &
double quantity of this meat with 6
| superabundance Of the gravy whe1
cooking it. Scrupe part Of this hot
from the frying pan into your baking
dish, set it away over the next day, Fl
| it with a top crust Of biscuit dough
and bake as you would chicken pie.
Dreamed Chicken.-There are one O.
| two new brands Of canned chicken OF
| the market in which the chicken i
nicely sliced, so that it cuts up NIGEL,
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BY Margaret E. sangster.
Copyright. 1906. by Joseph B. Bow1ss.

= Copyright. 1905, BY Joseph b. Bow1es.
NV = HEN Jean and Tom were mar
w ried they had remarkably
" fine setting out for house
keeping. Jeanne g father built the
house and presented it to her, and her
mother superintendent the furnishing.
Everything was on scale of the ut
most comfort and everything bespoke
refinement, and cultured artistic taste.
There were hardwood floors, high cell
ings, walls covered with paper that
would make charming background for
pictures, there were mirrors set in
doors, wide stairways, and bits of
wood carving that were worthy Of such
young people as the two who were to
live in the house, and that was saying
much.
The rugs, tapestries, fine china, cut
glass and bric-a-brao left nothing to be
desired, and the curtains at the win
dows were dream Of beauty. Jeanne s
Aunt Caroline, who came on for the
wedding, from bare little home in
Montana, cheque being sent her by
Jeanie's father for the purpose, stood
transfxed with admiration. "Dear
child" she said, twenty years ago ]
thought myself used to luxury, but /
have lived in mining town as mis-
sionary' IS wife so long, that have for.
gotten its very alphabet. felt like
the old Massachusetts deacon who,
| when he first saw a carpet laid on a
floor, said to the owner, do you expect
to enjoy all this and have heaven, toof
Do you really think, Jeanne, that you
can be good and simple with 80 many
lovely things around youf''
| "I shall have Tom, Auntie, replied
Jeanne, blushing.
"Ah, well, Tom may turn ont dis
cipline. One never can be sure be
forehand about husbands"
| Jeanne protested Indignantly.
"My dear Aunt Caroline, Tom Hazel
teen is a perfect angel, and much tos
| good for me. Come and let me show
| You the wedding presents"
AS Is the custom with fortunate
brides, Jeanne had chests Of silver
pearls, rubies and diamonds, pictures
statuary and books. The home woulf
be SO thoroly appointed from the be
ginning that it was difficult to imagine
q lack anywhere, and it was probable
i that Tom and Jeanne would altogethe
miss one Of the chief delights Of poore
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
The Housewives Interests

drop is applied Immediately the effect
Of even the most poisonous sting will
at once be arrested.
In hot climates, where mosquitoes
abound, 1t is usual to carry a tiny
bottle Of ammonia in the pocket, which
is fitted with little glass point on the
stopper, and ,as soon as the enemy has
worked his wicked will, the bottle is
produced and drop Of the liquid is
applied to the spot. The same bene,
fetal effect is found from treating the
stings Of midges with ammonia, and it
is useful to know Of harmless and
effectual remedy for, their aggravating
attentions, which often cause serious
blood poisoning. N-..-@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
The Smart Collar
COLLAR, to make any preten.

n COLLAR, to make any preten.
"a sion to smartness, must be
4 one with the waist OF
trimmed 30 as to seem so.
It takes a very clever dressmaker to
cut waist or guimpe and high
straight collar in one piece without a
seam and to At it perfectly, but clever
dressmakers are the rule and not the
exception around these parts, forum
ately.
The woman on the shady side Of sc
does we'll to have her collars very
high in the back, 80 high in fact as te
come well up over the hair and curv
ing gracefully toward the chin, as age
lines make themselves very conspicuous
about the neck.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Easter Bulbs

~ BE Chinese Sacred Lily, which is
popular for growing in water
during the winter holidays, be-
longs to the narcissus family, and this
fact has suggested to amateurs the
thought Of growing other varieties Of
narcissus in dishes Of pebbles and water.
The result has been most pleasing.
The different narcissus bulbs throw up
thrifty bloom stalks much more rapidly
with water development than when
grown In pots Of soil. The possibili-
ties Of the hyacinths as water plants
are well known; and crocuses, too, may
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

And Here Are Some Stories Telling What to Do and
How to Do It.-Other Items Of Interest to Women

masterpiece" is at last attracting the
attention Of both professionals and
amateurs. It's peculiar form is GER
tainly sufficiently novel to attract com
ment. It is known as the Ugiant
ruffled masterpiece" and a specimen
recently exhibited seemed to bear very
little resemblance to the old-time pansy
faces of grandmother's garden. @
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

The salt, pepper and -four dredger
should be on little swing shelf within
reach Of the stove. A round asbestos
mat should hang near to slip under
things and double-sized and clean ono
kept ready to slip under every table
dish that has, to stand for q few min
utes in the oven or back on the stove
shelf. -r-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
A Petunia Novelty.

~ HERE seems to be unlimited
possibilities in the hands Of
an experienced florist In pro-
ducing novelties in petunias. This &C.
commodating annual that fourishes
with SO little care pnder the Gull
ture Of the notwithstanding all
summer from spring.spwn seed, and
forming excellent potting plants in the
fall from self-soWn seedlings-qiyes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25
Masterpiece" in Pansies

~ HERE have evidently been "mas
terpieces" in pansies for many
seasons past, if we would judge
from the "giant lowered, the "orchid
fowered'' and the many other rare var.
ieties in peculiar markings and futed
edges; but it is claimed that the real
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

like for the different varieties of ever
green's. This will be we'll worth the
trial-as being less expensive than mole
traps and the usual contrivances-and
will serve the double purpose of pro-
lection and prevention.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-25

Sweet oil and cotton are excellent FOR
burns, also flour and oil. Leave the
dressing on the burn until the infamma-
ton is soothed, as exposure 10 the air
hut adds to the discomfort.