Ellsworth American., 1906-08-15

Dear Sisters Of the NJ. b. O.:
Really, am to become aIsisterf II writing
letters lin irnaginationl to the column con-
stitutes membership, have belonged" for
several years. Have been interested in the
column and have wanted TO share nay knowi-
edge with the sisters in exchange for their
helpful and useful thoughts. l never learn 8
new or better way..of doing the common
things OF life but think of the Mutusls and
wish.they knew ii, too. Why Il would make
such long letter il could write all the good
thoughts have had for you.
Am always glad to get the old home paper
and hear from our friends and neighbors,
though miles may separate us. Have reioieed
with the sister who had 80 many aprons. and
If those are gone, will tell her how TO make
some to last longer. Cut or tear two lengths
a little longer than usual, take from the cen
ter of one length or edge of middle length
marrow strip; fold and stitch to form string.
stitch up the seams and make o hem in both
ends about two inches wide, stitch, then
stitch again to form casing for the string and
you have an apron that can be worn either
side up, with pretty heading at the top. 1t
may be changed at alternate washings or used
till Il begins 10 show
Perhaps some sister Is soon 10 make waist
or slip of China or some soft silk. Stitch
wrapping paper in with your seams, then tear
it away and your seam is smooth. not pulled
The same idea can be used ON any goods that
pull. especially II your machine tension can
not be easily changed. II your bean pot, pie
plates or agate sauee-pans have brown or
burnt stains. they can be removed easiest
with sand paper. Don't borrow it from
Johns shop, but get two three sheets of
medium coarseness and cut into pieces about
two inches square. Now, shall not expect
to see any stained dishes at the reunion.
Believe it was Aunt Maria who used to
smoke hams. Hope she and the others who
have hams TO smoke use Liquid smoke; it
is the easiest way, makes the incest ham, and
the expense is small
/ have been experimenting little with fire.
less cooking and can advise All to pack her
beans for Saturday afternoon and there viii
be no worry of ',hre out" or their getting dry
or burned. Hay seems 10 be the best packing
though old wool blankets are good. II the
beans have cooked well for the forenoon, pack
while boiling hot with about the water in
them you want when dished up, and they will
be hot enough for supper and well done. Be
sure they are packed close TO hold the heat,
1 use "a DvNf uuh some use u pAAAs GfptA OF ptu
sugar frkin.
Have started rolled oats to cooking while
getting supper, packed them while boiling.
and the next morning we pronounced them
the 'sbest ever. Have cooked rice after it
was swelled, also dried apples with success
1t is a saving Of fuel as well as heat these
summer days Hope the sisters win report
their success, as II encourages others to try.
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picnic.
Wonder IL the sisters like stews wen as
do. Besides the oyster and clam stews, /
have found several others. Haddock, cod or
halibut make a fine stew If cooked in little
salted water, then adding plenty Of milk and
butter Canned salmon is very nice with
a little butter, and easy 10 get for supper or
luncheon If an unexpected guest arrives.
Canned corn or corn cut from the cob makes
a foundation for another stew, and still
another is cabbage stew; it sounds queer but
tastes good. Stew the cabbage until tender in
salted water, drain and add plenty of milk,
butter, and pepper If liked Cooked in the
some way with a little milk and butter or
cream added, makes fine vegetable stew
liked by many that do not otherwise like it.
Probably you know that milk or cream in
onions removes or covers part of their rank
ness. Shall be glad to have new ideas in pre-
pairing vegetables, fish or meat. Oh, yes, here
is one, new TO me. at least. Radishes that are