Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-03-27

Dear AUNT Madge ans Sisters:
have thoroughly enjoyed the column this
~;nter. Int feel that have not been an inter-
esting member. but hope to do better in the
future / presume you are all giao tnat
snring is nea-. l am not sorry, although
have rather enjoyed the season and have had
a great deal of company
Recently, Howard Dunn, of Ellsworth, and
his stepson called on us. We were glad to see
them. Later Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, OF
the same CITY, who were spending short
time here with Mrs Smiths sisters, Mrs. A.
and Mrs. S., called one evening with. Mrs. A.
We thoroughly enjoyed the call. The fol-
lowing evening all except Mr.. Smith, who was
called elsewhere, called on +. l. MOOT anu
wife. We were pleasantly entertained with
yrapbophone selections, interspersed with
mast events of childhood days. / am always
glad to meet those who claim Maine as
their birthplace One of their characteristics
is sociability, and that feature we surely all
enjoy.
resolved to have an NJ. B. pin when the
sisters began to discuss the subject, il they
succeeded in having such. l was sure they
would. but did not realize / would have it
presented to me. Dell sent me one recently
/ assure you it is doubly appreciated. Many
thanks, Dell. 1t is very neat and pretty. much
more so than 1 had anticipated. 1t is just
right. She wrote about month ago that she
was planning to go to Freeport, Maine, and
was not sure but what she might call on me,
hut as she did not come, probably cold weather
or home cares changed her arrangements.
Recently sister desired recipe for mo-
lasses doughnuts. I will send mine. Jen'
| nj
have been successful..when using it.
One cup of molasses, half cup sugar, one
and one-half cups Of buttermilk, two teas
poonfuls of soda, one teaspoonfui OF cream
tartar, two tablespoonful of melted butter,
salt, spice. L. ~ -
You had a little reunion of your own,
having so many Of your down east friends
with YOU this winter. l am glad you
like the pin. Your case and Janet's were
similar; the realization exceeded the an
ticipation. Thanks for recipe.
II is a singular coincidence that the two
letters following should have been received
for this column about the same time.
The NJ. BIS and Aunt Madge are the only
ones responsible for the contents OF the
M. B. column, and any subject relating to
the welfare of society in general; current
topics of the day, and personal opinions OF
matters relating to the public good, would
seem to have a place in department OF
helpfulness.
One who is not a new friend OF our M. BIS
asks for space to insert clipping from an
eminent English author. 1t arouses thought
upon the subject of equal rights and JUS
tice. She says: 1.-THE bright, wide-awake,
contributors of the M. B. column are living in
a progressive age, that has outgrown the old
fashioned idea that women should continue
to be classed politically with Idiots. luna
tics. pauper, aliens and untaxed Indians"
Yes. we have certainly convinced civilization
of our place in the world, and ignore the class
where the way back statute assigned us.
Our fathers said: Taxation without rep
resentation is tyranny" So do we. They
also declared: "All governments derive their
mower from consent Of the governed"
Women, lin all the states but four, are not
asked consent Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho
and.ptahigiye consent for women to vote,
AMI.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH OF WOMEN.
Alfred TAYLOR Schofeld, NJ. D., member OF
The british association and author OF several
books on physiology, gravely asserts tnat we
are approaching an age when woman VIII
outerow man. From such an eminent author
ity this statement Is worthy OF notlce. only
a few centuries ago, it was generally peleveo