Arizona republican., 1908-06-23

watched pot" that never boils surpasses in the toothsomeness of its products all the dishes made with hot fires and hard cooking. Dustless sweeDers re- move surface dirt with little labor, while the vacuum cleaners Ahat now come in small portable shape absorb even the dust and grime that turk be- heath the tacked-d down carpet and lie hidden in the depths of cushions and upholsteries. Washing is accomplished at home by machinery that is almost automatic, and ironing. formerly a dreaded task in summer, can be done expeditiously in coolness and comfort with electrical and other devices.
 The Domestic Service Problem.
 It looks as though the domestic ser vice problem may be happily solved by the completeness of modern household machinery, together with the fact that a course of tuition in domestic sci ence" is coming to be regarded as an essential part of the education of the up-to-date girl, however affluent her circumstances. Once the knowledge and skill thus acquired becomes gen eral, the servant question will assume an attitude quite different from that presented by present conditions.
 The Removal of Drudgery.
 The removal of drudgery from house. hold work by the use of machinery that requires intelligence and skill in the handling at once lifts domestic service to a plane that makes it hon. orable and attractive. The kitchen C., fnf, In fanr sible thing that it has been called, is an intelligent effort to render the wom- an of the family independent of un- skilled labor, and the man happy in securing delicately prepared nutritious food, without making eXhausting de- mands upon the woman that he looks to for inspiration and companionship as well as for more practical co-opera- tive help in the home.
 The kitchenette or small perfectly fitted cooking cabinet is the answer to the demand for fine cookery intelli- gently accomplished, with the least possible labor. An essential feature of such a room is an emergency shelf, stocked with carefully selected list of prepared foods and condiments from which dainty desserts and other dishes may be quickly and easily made. Jelly con is one of the most desirable of such stores and makes up into great variety of delicious desserts that are particularly attractive served in the individual forms turned out from the aluminium moulds that are supplied if the trade marks of the jelly power are saved and sent to the manufacturer.
 This form of powdered gelatine which comes in a variety of delicious flavor ings lends itself to combinations with fresh fruits and iced creams, as well as to many chilled dainties, particular- ly appetizing for summer use.
 The Clever Housekeeper.
 The clever housekeeper takes advan- tage of all sorts of prepared foods and domestic machinery that tighten her labors, and give leisure for pursuits as essential for the happiness and well being of the individual and the family as the food that nourishes the body and keeps it in good running order.
 Summer housekeeping should be easy housekeeping with all the picnick- ing that can be compassed and the di- vision of labor that lightens toll should be systematically Dracticed. so that the season may be one of pleasant relaxa- ton mentally, that prepares and strengthens one for the more strenuous lays to come.
 Camping Out at Home.
 A vertiable camping out at home is often easily possible, a complete change n the domestic economy that results n delightful feeling of freedom and sase approaching if it does not equal he inimitable atmosphere of real out loor camp life.
 IEANNETTE VAN REYPEN.