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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-15

the very simplicity OF the edibles which
we offer viii appeal TO them, while if
they like ourselves, are plain livers,
there will still be variety for them be-
cause Of the fact that no two people
ever cook alike.
That this may not appear to be merely
talk | venture TO offer bit OF my
personal experience aneut the subject.
In my early years as housekeeper, two
sisters, school teachers, and, oddly a
mother and her daughter, hndlng them
selves at one and the same time unex-
pectcdly able to take vacations, wrote
asking ii their long-deferred visits would
be desirables II SO, would | let them
know at once, and, in each case, they
would come the following day. De-
lighted at the prospect OF seeing my
friends and knowing that might. not
have similar opportunity for years, |
telegraphed, Come at once" Then |
sat down to consider NJ
NV husband was away on a business
trip, and during his absence | had de-
cided to move, the new house having
been vacated sooner than we had antici-
pated, and our goods at that very mo-
inent were being unloaded.
Visitors "Roughing IT.
To put the house in order was, OF
course, out Of the question, so ! am
claiming no commendaton for not at
tempting the impossible. Rather, am
stating the fact OF my giving those four
people the wholly true impression that
wanted to see them more than
wanted them to see an orderly house,
and chat believed they cared more to
visit me than house. And | was justi-
fed in my estimation OF their friendship,
for never a more delightful vacation was
spent than that, and the five OF us still
refer to that fortnight when. in the heart
OF great city, we "camped out" Oh
yes, we did. We set up beds sufficient
for our needs, and ! did almost nc
cooking, but had plenty OF milk and ber-
ries and other fruits and cereals, and a
semi-occasional visit TO restaurant for
heartier dinner And then after they
had gone home, when | was rested from
the labor Of moving because of thai
lovely Vacation which / had had, | die
my Settling.
AS for special" days, weddings and
the like, it is safe rule not to attempt
elaborate functions unless one has goot
health and a fairly deep purse; in other
words, one should "cut her garment ac-
cordng to her cloth" Yet even SO, I'M
foreseen contingencies are constantly
arising, whether the entertainment Of
festiviiy be upon a large or small scale
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-15
HOuSEKEEPER'S PLANS
MUST NOT BE TOO RIGID
Object Of Programme is to Make Work Easy. Don't
Be Slave to Your System

mated all unnecessary "frills7 from her
housekeeping. Laundry work had to be
done and BY herself, save as occasionally
her husband OF possibly the boardcr was
able 70 give a helping hand. but she
saved herself from utter prostration by
separating her linen, washing The larger
pieces on Monday when most rested by
reason OF the Sabbath, while the smaller
articles were washed oa whatever day
was otherwise least occupied As for
ironing. that was conspicuous by its be-
ing almost omitted from her duties,
sheets and pillow-cases, towels, UNDER
clothing. stockings, all being smoothcd
while yet damp from the line, and folded
and hung upon the bars to dry, while
only tableclothes, napkins--and seldom
were there any OF these, paper napkins
being used ordinarily - handkerchiefs,
and house dresses and aprons knew what
a nat-iron was
AS for sweeping and busting, my
friend laughingly stated that VIXEN the
dust was too thick she drew the curtains,
but the fact was that she did endcavor
TO keep The house really spick-and-span,
yet when for reasons it seemed wise TO
defer the sweeping or the dusting, she
most unbushingly did SO, merely remark
ing that as she "ieurncyed along she
lived BY the way, while the real clcanli-
ness of the house was SO apparent that
a bit Of superficial dustincss was by no
means detrimental 10 her real reputation
Has a housekecper or 70 the comfort and
health OF the family
After all. this was the secret OF her
success as a horsekeeper the housc
scas elcaaiy, although not always picked
up.' Saperauities were dispensed with,
also, il the furnishings Of the home,
Brio a-brac was but little in evidence,
and papers were disposed of in CON
yepient closet in orderly piles as soon
as read
AS for house cleaning time, the little
woman had none Day by day. as iilae
or obportNHiiy or health permitted,
closets were given their requisite amount
of attention, and il is fact that the
psntry--the one room whick above all
others is most easily disarranged---was
invariably ready for the closest inspcc-
ton, being Immediately neat, although
to my certain knowledge not cleaned
ior more than orc year
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= The ironing, as before suggested, may
be almost eliminated, only articles of
outer apparel and tablecloths and nap |
kins receiving more than hand-smooth-
ing. The washing should be done at /
different times, only. the large pieces be- |
ing washed on one day, while the col !
ored clothes should be attended to alone. !
If possible, however, would advise
sending the large and heavy pieces to
a laundry, which will, ] admit, take it
out of the clothes" Nevertheless, what I
is thus taken out of them, will not be !
taken out Of the housewife who sends
the clothes--and the body is more than
raiment
And--if by any possibility ! could do /;
It'll would simplify the summer work
by eating in the sopen whenever and
wherever I could. ii l did not possess
a yard wherein to spread my table, !!
should spread it upon the porch. and
there I'd make believe camp out. One
doesn't expect all the luxuries Of the
refined home when camping in the
woods; wooden plates are wholly allow
able, and my "make-belicvc" would allow
me the same freedom and subsequent
and consequent immunity from dishpan
servitude.
Anniversaries
This article would not be complete
were not to refer to the observance
of Christmas and birthday anniversaries
of children other than the one whose
birth has made all birthdays sacred and
worthy to be observed The Christ
chid's birthday should be above all else
a day Of gladness and goodwill, and this
can never be the case where one goes
beyond her strength or ability in enter
tanning or in the matter of gifts. Let
us then exercise common-sense both in
our preparation for and in selecting the
articles themselves, beginning our work
long enough beforehand to enable US to
finish it before the last moment--or if
| the unforeseen occur, let us cheerfully
drop the cherished, unfinished work,
rather than to wear ourselves out trying
to complete it, If our friends are worthy
of our love they would infinitely prefer
to have US keep sweet in temper and well
of body than to receive articles which
have been made at the cost of our
equanilnity or health, while if the cause
of our work being unfinished lies in
our own habit of procrastination, we
ourselves deserve to feel the sting OF
self-disappointment instead OF grieving
our families by unnecessary illness or
fretfulness.
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penetrate. thus obviating the necessity Of
daily attention.

Break an egg into saucer and then
slip it all at once into the ring Place
the pan away from the fire and allow
it to stand undisturbed until the white is
OF the consistency mentioned. Slip a
sirainer under egg ard ring and trans
fer both to a sqtare Of toast. Remo9e
the ring last Eggs should be scrambled
over water and are very attractive sur
rounded with tiny points of bread,
toasted dainty brown. One of the best
ways OF cooking an egg in the shell IS
to steam il for five minutes over briskly
boiling water. Another way is to cover
The egg with boiling water and take
from The FIRE; cover, and let it stand for
siS minutes
Another dainty way Of serving eggs is
70 make 4 box of bread by cutting a
thick slice and removing the inside, leay-
mg the same thicNRcss on sides and
boiom. Spread with melted butter,
toast a delicious brown, drop in an egg
and place in the oven til the white is
When ono has learned to cook eggs
and inilk property, the ciistards will not
he tough aad iur Of coarse holes or half
wtcy Cockcd over water, whctier soft
.or boiled. and With very slow heat,
,hcy will be delicious
Innket is a valuable ally in invalid
cockcfv. as it partly digests the milk
ard saves the stomach that much work.
There may be difficulty in using il with
pasteuiized milk, because this is some
times oyerhea,ed Nilk that is 10 be nssd
aqM jaaket mMst not be heated Jb0ve
Jiood hcIt The directions ON the packr
age should be followed exactly An
ideal eustard IS made by heating one.
half cupful of milk over water to blood
heat, Add one ege well beaten and two
tahlespoonfuls OF sugar. Cook till the
mixturc coats the spoon, stirring con-
stantly Remove at once. and add three
lourths 81 eupful Of milk ami one egg.
which have been blended thoroughly.
Flavor. and add threc-fourlhs OF a
jllnket tablet. then. after mixing well.
Dour into tlc glass in which il IS TO be
served All materials must be ready Tor
Use before the cusiard is begun. and
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-15
INVALID'S FOOD SHOULD
TEMPT THE APPETITE
Both in Taste and in Appearance Utmost Intelligence Needed
in Preparing Nourishing Dishes ami Attractive Tray

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Take II Easy

In itself this seems most reasonable,
but ~ every housekeeper there come
times when headaches ar more serious
illness, the arrival Of visitors, important
business, or possibly even an invitation
10 participate in some fcsiiyity, slorld
be and is a wise reason for deforring
the scheduled work Of the day. 1t may
be said thai 50 g interrupt ones plan
means hurry and confusion during the
remainder Of the week, in order to
.'catch up with ones work. This Is not
Invariably the case. but il 50 il may be
that even in the ensuing hurry the work
will be better and easier done because
OF the rest or The TACT tllat other more
important interests than the washing il
self have been first alteadsd TO- Most
certainly will this be 50 II We are cuti-
eating the plant Of self-forgettulness,
the flower OF serenity. @The mind is lis
own place.
One OF the neates, women | ever knew
was also, possibly, the wisest and cleeri-
est Privileged 10 board with her during
WY teaching days, learned 10 love and
honor her both Tor what She was and
for her methods The mistress OF a
large home, which circumstance decreed
that She fnust care for unaided. she was
in such frail hsaltli that taking a stranger
into her family would moi. have been
considered had not ny need appealed to
her. Therefore, il was that she elimi-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-15

TUST how to furnish the most
nourishmcnt with the least tax on
eB the digestive organs is the prob
lem for the one who prepares the
inyalid's tray No amount OF good in
tentions or unsclfsh endeavor can make
up for lack OF intelligence or skill in the
selection ard preparation OF food.
When it happens that one sort OF food
must be served again and again, nothing
but the highest intelligence makes il
possible TO serve the too familiar articles
as something new. 1t is not always
necessary or wise for the invalid to
recognize his food. A proper under
standing Of food values teaches that the
same sort OF nourishmcnt is found in
the white Of egg and beef juice. This
allows legitimate substitution Of one
for the other, or makes possible variety
and attractiveress White OF egg may
be combined with water or milk and
the patient not be conscious Of its pres
ence il few drops Of lemon juice be
used to mask the taste When combia-
ing uneooked egg and liquid for drink
the two should be beaten with an egg
beater Of thoroughly shaken in tightly
covered fruit jar At another timc tic
egg-wllite can be frankly displayed by
beating il stiff and dry and tilei l'ling it
ia Al. uneven mass in the center Of q
wdc-nloutsied glass Put little shaved
ice on TOP and a lit u powdered sugar,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-15

s<a~ Sa4S bNSt4htllE " lNNlNP AtSsN
the extra demands upon time
and strength and purse, ii many IN
Stances drafting out Il schedule which
they propose 10 follow that their work
may be siinplifcd This Is, Of course, AS
il should be, for all housckccpers Of Ell
pcricnce can bit admit that without
definite ideas regarding any course Of
action something is sure 10 be omitted.
Conceding an this, however, Is ii not
true that we housewives ard mothers are
often guilty Of foolishly holding to our
plans when they would be more honored
III the breach than in the chservanee7
Occasions are constantly arising which
should cause us TO utterly ignore the
carefully prepared schedule, and adopt
ID its place a plan fitted to the occasion.
That there is value in having a pro-
gramme for each days work no one will
more readily agree than does the writer
Of this article; bit The plea is for an
adap.ablc, adjustable one
lirst Of all, let US consider the every
day conditions. Perhaps there is moth
ing that women look upon as a criterion
Of their work more than their washing
ai.i ironing. Each housewife is, as to
methods, law unto herself but Utmost
all who are not dependent upon outside
help are agreed that Monday is tIle day
for the work at the tub, while Tuesday
must inevitably be spent in ironing the
clothes wh;eh are piled white and dry in
Che basket
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to take charge Of necessary duties, just
as we would wish to do il we were
guests TO refer to a personal recol-
lection again, | will cite an experience
of my own mothers She was entertain
ing a large party, and among the guests
was lady of some importance, when
one of the unforeseen troubles arose,
with the result that the cook and the
second girl were summarily discharged,
and the hostess acquired TO most
dreadful headache The lady referred
TO later discovered my mother trying 70
get supper, and promptly banished her
from the kitchen, while she summoned
al, the members OF the house-party to
help do what was necessary
How more than foolish would my
mother have been had she insisted upon
braring ab and doing the work herself!
And what fun the members OF the house
party would have missed
To Tighten the Burdens
To make specific suggestions concern
ing some OF the ways IN which labor may
be lessened when We are scarcely up to
the mark or when company and courtesy
demand our presence in the parlor rather
than in the kitchen:
The Silver being washed and put away
the china may be packed in dishpan or
in boiler, covered with water, and left
until the more convenient season
Fruit desserts may take the place Of
made dishes, and all meals made more
simple.
Windows may be washed with the
stream from the hose, and the same
agency employed in cleansing the outer
steps and porches.
Stoves may be kept presentable bg
washing with soap and water instead
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of one other children, threatens to work
havoc 10 her plans. What shall she do
she queries irantically, and her very
despair tends to aggrayate the trouble.
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If, however, she would but call halt
in her preparations, instead of striving to
work in spite of the indisposition, it Is
altogether probable that a few hours
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rest would result in recovery, and then
preparations Tor the expected event
could be renewed, some minor items be-
ing omitted if necessary II the iudis-
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position shows itself, as so oftenyhouse-
keepers have found TO be the case, dur
ing the visit, the Golden Rule should be
brought to mind, and the guests allowed
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and the housewife who supposed her
health to be equal TO every emergency,
will sometimes find that sick headache
Of her own, or 4 sore throat in the case
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Artistic
NMantel-
Pleces

~ ~ OW that the holidays are over
~ housekeepers all over tie land
- are beginning TO recoup from
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EUST how to furnish the most
nourishmcnt with the least tax on
al the digestive organs is the prob
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-06

BY asking questions, three or four
The Captain found the little store
Twas filled with pictures, books and toyr
And at the counter girls and boys
Were buying things, jolly crowd,
And everybody laughing loud.
Behind the counter the merchant lad
Was showing the differelU things he had,
While his little sister, ten years old,
Was tying up goods already sold.
The Captain s suit of army blue
And his manly walk and the interview
Made the older children give him rank
As messenger from city bank
But when he spoke and suffered some
The children knew at once he d come
From the Gypsy camp mile away
Which they had heard about that day.
The note was opened and it's contents read
BY the merchant lad who to Dinkey said
Please tell Prince Domino for me
That any day from nine ill three
He I'll find me here; or 1 II stay till four
TO give him welcome to my store
The Captain said as he turned to 20,
Dem words you s-speak think know
But I'll r-repeat each word of talk
A hundred t-times as back I walk
And get all s-safe in my wvclly head
Den tell de Prince jus w-what you said
But when he reached the camp that day
He gave the message in this way:
Dat L4erchant kid way d-down de pike
He say you c-come jus when you like
WHILE Captain Dinley was on his tramp
The Prince was busy at the camp
The country folks had heard the news
And callers came in ones and twos,
Some men and women, youn and old
And boys and girls to have fortunes told
NHN the Prince in his most kindly way
Said How do you do?" and "It's pIeasa
day.
And showed the callers his famous cat,
And let them walk about aud chat
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And bring with him his famous cat
and look about and have chat
and see the store and perhaps he might
Ask his permission to stay all night
And find the thief and locate the cash
And keep the business from going to smash.
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All by myself lonely sit
From morn till night and stockings knit
To earn the pennies that I need
To buy some bread and my chickens feed.
My only child is long since dead
But he left fortune, it is said
In English cash which he saved for me
AS Captain of ship at sea,
All in gold coin which he buried deep
Safe in these woods where it would keep
But have walked all round and round
And searched and searched each foot of
ground;
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And see the tent and his dapple gray
And then to each he had this to say:
The best good luck of every year
Is scattering sunshine and good cheer;
The world was built one-half for play
And both the halves we live each day"
THE oldest caller at the Gypsy tent
Was granny all alone and bent
And poorly clad in shawl and hood
And on her back load of wool
Which she had gathered by the way
As through the woods she came that day.
The Prince gave her the softest seat
And placed a cushion for her feet
And took the ugly tiresome pack
Of crooked sticks from off her back
Then ordered Jappy quick to make
Some Gypsy tea and to bring some cake.
Muffles at once was all alert
And rubbed his head on granny's skirt
And meowed and purred as if to say
There is something doing now today;
For just before he was curled up snug
In his usual place upon a rug.
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He excused himself and quickly went
Down steep hill back from the tent
And there found Dutchy partly dress
All tangled up in a hornets nest.
The lad had gone an hour before
With rod and gun down to the shore
Of little lake to try his luck
At catching fish or shooting duck.
No one was in the neighborhood
And he thought a dip would do him
But when poor Dutchy was getting d
His coat disturbed the hornets nest.
Continued next Sunday
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TO the little village mile away
Dinkey was sent with a note next day,
This note was to boy addressed
And sealed in wax with Muf1es crest
The writing said that Domino
Would call within a day or so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-04
QUESTION OF Permanent
HALL POSTPONED TO FALL
August Meeting Of the Association
of Oldest habitants of the Dis
trict Held Last Evening.

The effect of the weather was percep-
tible on the lessened attendance at the
August meeting of the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants of the District Of Co
lumbia at the old engine house, 10th and
H streets, last evening. Nevertheless
about fifty members were present. Vice
President A. H. Raglan presided, with B.
W. Reiss secretary.
Judge Bundy of the committee on a
permanent hall for the association re-
ported that replies to the proposition sub
mitted had not been received from many
members, and it was decided that the
subject be postponed to the October meet
ing.
DR.. Sunny reported that the associa-
tons photographer was DESTROYS that all
members who had not posed for their
portraits should do SO at once. DR.. Sum-
my expressed the hope that the collection
of photographs of the members would
soon be complete
Herman E. Blau was elected a member.
w. A. Linton presented a picture of
Lincoln and his twenty-five honorary
the last survivor, Gen. H. G. Worthing-
ton, before his death about a year ago. 1t
was accepted with thanks.
The secretary read a letter stating that
James Henry Jones, member, now in
Prince George county, Md, would be
ninety-two years old the 10Th instant and
that he was in fine health.
Mr.. ReiSs announced the deaths of d.
j. Mccarthy, B. GusdOrf. j. S. Morrill,
and c. c. COLLISION since the latest meet
ing.