Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-02-12


Wednesday mornings session of
the Domestic Science short course
was mainly devoted to personal
Hygiene" and amongst the hygienic
precepts noted was the all-important
admonition to be cleanly even if your
housework suffers.
A little vaseline was recommended
for the hair and scalp, if well rubbed
in. Don't use soap on the hair and
don't pull your hair tight when curl
ing.
The teeth should be cleaned twice
a day. Powdered chalk is a good
preparation to use in the morning and
isterine at other times. Brush the
teeth up and down, and inside as well
as out.
Do not cat between meals, and
don't eat at all when not hungry. II
you must quarrel don't do your
"spatting" at the table. as it is very
bad for digestion.
Don't use medicine and drink
plenty OF water to avoid constipation.
Eight hours is the proper length OF
time to sleen.
Neat shoes are always in style, but
don't have them tight at the toe.
"Tothpick" toes are not slightly and
are apt to cause trouble. The speak
er had only good words to say for
French heels.
Paper dishes should be used when
home. as thew NAV be burned and
thus prevent the spread.
The afternoons talk was upon
painting and decorating the home.
the selection of wall papers. pictures.
etc. The speaker stated that it was
not in good taste to have crayon pic
lures. Large oil paintings should be
hung in the hall. II it is a large one,
and all pictures should hang low.
Following are few of the recipes
given in the cooking demonstrations
during the day:
Lady Fingers-Whites 3 eggs, I-3
cup powdered sugar, yolk eggs. Is
cup -four, I-3 tsp. salt, IA tsp. va
niila. Beat whites of eggs until stiff
and dry, add sugar gradually. and
continue beating. Then add yolks
of eggs, beaten until thick and lem.
on colored, and havoring. Cut and
fold in -four sifted sifted with salt.
Toast-Cut stale bread into slices
IA inch thick. put it on a toaster or
fork. move it gently over the heat
until dry, then allow it to become
DroNH Oy pIdNihS ~
heat. turning it constantly. 1t may be
.ied in the oven. Do not burn.
Snow PuddinR.-I fsn 0elatine, IA
cup sugar, 2 tbsp cold water, tbsp
lemon Juice, Ia cup boiling water,
white Of egg. Soak gelatine in cold
water, dissolve in hot water, add su-
gar, lemon juice. Beat until frothy.
then add stiffly beaten egg. Pour in
to mould and cool
Junket-1 tsp vanilla, qt. rich
milk, junket tablet. powdered sugar
and cinnamon, tbsp sugar: Crush
the junket tablet and dissolve in
tbsp of cold water. Heat the milk
and sugar. stirring constantly until
it reaches 100 deg. F: Add favorins
! and the dissolved tablet. Four into
cups. Let stand in warm room until
It thickens, then put in cool room.
Short talks were given Thursday
morning upon Convenient Kitch-
ems" and "What to do in Emergen-
cies." =, g.,
According to the speaker the kiteh-
en- should not be very large, so that
the floor can be easily taken care Of
and Il should have washable walls
Have a zinc covered table, without
drawers for the kitchen.
In any emergency you are admon'
ished to keep COOL. FOR cut mrs.
use flour until bleeding is stopped
then cleanse thoroughly and use an
oiled dressing. Baking soda and wat
er is a good first aid" for burn
Bathe a sprain in hot water: ir
fainting put one down immediately
with feet higher than head.
One of the secrets OF an easy and
graceful carriage is to keep your
knees stiff, so we were told. And
smart women always dress plain
Don't get a mcdium-sized hat: don''
let your petticoats hang, and be sure
and wear good stout shoes, never
thin-soled ones.
In the Scare Of Invalids we were
told to keep the room windows oper
and the shades up. Be cheerful &c
the sick; don't visit them long anc
don't sit upon the bed during your
visit. Never allow anyone to cat ir
the sick room and be very carefu
about drinking water while visiting
. sickt friend. =,
On Friday morning the following
hints for housekeepers were given
The dining table should be in th'
center Of the room. Do not use col
cred eenterpjeees, have.' everythina
white. EvsIyose should have How