Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
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CYNTHIA GREY

means of acquiring interest in your
studies. Try one study-for instance,
English. Make a special effort TO excel
in this and before long you will be so In
terested in II that attraction toward your
other studies will come naturally i am
sure you can do it it you try. You write
nice little letter, and your request Tor
help shows that you really want to 90
better work. And all you need is work
and strict application to your studies.
Dear Miss Grey: Will you tell me the
name of firm that collects old coins?
H. F.
Answer.-we cannot give addresses.
Dear Miss Grey: Where can 1 dispose
of old books? 1 have one of the year
1889 and another of 1900.
49, MRS. S. M. w.
Answer-Ask a book dealer. could tell
you nothing about them unless know
the title. the author and the condition
of the books.
Dear Miss Grey: In walking with a
girl, on which side should her. escort
walk? M. A. N
Answer.-Next to the street, always.
Dear Miss Grey: Is ones birthstone
all right for an engagement ring? What is
the March stone and its meaning?
BRIDE-TO-BE.
Answer.-Yes, and yours is a very pref
ty one. The bloodstone is a rich dark
green spotted with red and is said to
have courage and wisdom to the wearer
Dear Miss Grey: How can 1 remove
catsup stain from my white linen dress?
The stain has been there some time, and
has turned rust color. Why do my bread
and biscuits taste so strong OF yeast?
INTERESTED READER.
Answer-Put half cup of alcohol and
cup of hot water in a bowl and lay the
stained place directly over it. Leave 1t
until the water has cooled, If the stain
has not all disappeared, repeat the pro-
cess.
Professional cooks claim the average
housewife uses too much yeast. They say
a half cake Of yeast is sufficient for six
small loaves of bread. Perhaps this is
your trouble.
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you suggest a
name which would be appropriate for
social club of young girls? r. X.
Answer.-"La Petite"
Dear Miss Grey: Ny hair is very thin
anu 10 SIM AdlAihb Jul" "AAS@t VIZ ~AAS~AA
IT? A READER.
Answer.-Shampoo once a week Mas
sage scalp daily. Go bareheaded as much
as possible.
Dear Miss Grey: When a young man
and girl attend church together is 1t GUS
tomary for her escort to furnish the girl
with her contribution? If he does not,
should the girl give from her personal
funds? C. X b.
Answer-If you want to give to the
Lord, don't let conventions stand in the
way, but give-whether your escort does
or not.
Dear Miss Grey: How soon is fruit cake
ready to eat after it is baked? Is it ne
cessary to put brandy in it? My cakes
are light but they are full of holes. What
is wrong? A. M. c.
Answer-Ahy time. but these cakes taste
better after few weeks.
No.
You probably use too much baking
powder or soda.
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you please give
good recipe for apple butter?
Answer-After boiling cider down to two
thirds its original quantity put into the
kettle as many peeled and sliced apples
as the cider will cover. Simmer slowly
and stir often. When the apples are ten
der dip them out with a strainer and put
them in a stone jar. Add more apples to
the cider In the same fashion until all
the cider is absorbed. When this is done,
set aside the jar until the next day. then
return to the fire and boil until 1t is a
soft brown mass. Be sure ~ stir con-
stantly. When done pack In stone jars.
Many walls come to me from wo-
men and girls VINO are too fat, and a
few from those who are too thin.
Some of the letters were answered
long ago, but will repeat directions
once more for the benefit Of "Anx-
ious," "A Reader" IS. k" &c. z. r."
Young Lady" and Stout" who are
all too fat and want to reduce.
Take plenty of outdoor exercise, such
as swimming, walking and athletic
games Massage the parts which need
reducing. Restriction in starches, fats
and sugars in the diet is the surest
and most permanent aid. Don't sit
around and crochet-scrup floors.
sweep, do all the housework you can
possibly manage. Never ride when you
might just as we'll walk.
"A Rural Subscriber" and Jane s."
wish to develop the bust. There are
many so-called flesh foods" which are
beneficial only because Of the rubbing
by which they are applied. This light
massage stimulates the circulation and
nourishment of the parts rubbed. Eat
more of the fat. sugar and starchy
foods which produce flesh.
"A Rural Subscriber" also asks how
to use finger bowls. Dip the tips OF
the fingers in the bowl given you and
dry on the napkin.
Dear Miss Grey-Please give me n
good recipe for washing white clothes.
W. A. NJ
A-Cut in fine pieces one bar or
laundry soap. Put into large ket-
tie, add two quarts OF water and boil
until all Of 1t is dissolved. Take this
mixture out of doors and add one pint
of gasoline while the soap is still
warm. Let stand until cool. Soak your
clothes in warm water for a couple of
hours, or over night If you wish an
early start in the morning, then put
into suds made of this mixture and