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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
ENGLISH FARE.
The Christmas Joint Should Be Flank
ed by Yorkshire PUDDING.

The Christmas Joint Should Be Flank.
ed by Yorkshire Pudding.
No Englishman or Englishwoman
would consider a Christmas dinner
properly served without its joint of
roast beef, accompanied often with a
steaming Yorkshire pudding In house
holds where the second generation
merely carries out the traditions of
old England the approved methods of
preparing these dishes are not so well
known. Those given here have been
provided by an authority. For the
roast beef select the top sirloin or the
third and fourth cut of ribs This
may be left for standing roast or
have the bones removed and the roast
skewered or tied in round shape. The
time allowed for roasting large
piece of beef is usually twelve min
utes for every pound and twelve min
utes for the pan. Put little suet in
the baking pan, dredge the roast with
salt pepper and -four and put into a
very hot oven, with two or three ta- !
blespoonfuls of beef drippings or suet
on top of the roast. If you wish to
have fine brown do not add water
until the meat is scared After that
a little hot water or beef stock may
be added to the pan. Baste frequent
". Sometimes gill of sherry is add.
I'd to the gravy during the last twen-
y minutes of cooking. but this is by
10 means necessary.
The old fashioned way of making
yorkshire pudding was to bake the
'udding under the meat. But 1t is
ar more convenient to bake it in a
read tin or gem pans. Sift together
heaping pint Of -four and teaspoon
1l and half Of baking powder. Add
ne tablespoonful of butter and a tea
poonful Of salt and rub the butter in
18th the -four. Beat two eggs until
ght, add one pint Of milk to them.
IT into the -four and mix quickly
to stiff batter Pour a few spoon.
lis Of the beef drippings from the
asst into the pan or in hot gem pans
Id turn in the batter. Bake in me-
um oven, basting with the drippings
Dm the meat This gives more crust |
an the old way. Serve as a garnish |
th the meat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS MINCE PIE.

not be chopped finer than navy beans
The raisins should be whole, the citron
in the thinnest possible slices about
the size of silver quarter. The mo-
lasses used should be the genuine New
Orleans molasses and not a glucose
mixture. Should the mincemeat be
too thick it may be thinned with hard
or sweet cidar, brandy or fruit juice, as
the taste may dictate.
The following recipe may be safely
used: Two bowls Of finely chopped
meat four bowls of apples, two bowls
of raisins, one bowl of currants, one
bowl Of sugar and one-half bowl of
suet. one-third pound of citron, one
half cup of New Orleans molasses,
two teaspoonfuls of mace and two of
ground cinnamon, one teaspoOnful of
cloves. two nutmegs. salt. Mix all TO-
gether, add cider and cook thoroughly.
The bowl referred TO holds one and
one-half pints.
The vegetarian household need not
be pieless Here is recipe for meat.
less mincemeat: Take one pound of
'uet' three pounds Of apples. two
pounds OF currants, two pounds of
'eedlesS raisins, two and a half pounds
u brown sugar, two pounds of bread
one-fOurth pound each of cit
on. lemon and orange peel tcandied,,
me tablespoonful each of ground Gin.
amon and cloves, one teaspOonful of
round mace. one teaspoonful Of salt
no quart Of sweet cider (boiledI.
are and chop the apples, suet. raislns.
ltron' lemon and orange peel. Crate
le stale bread and mix all well. Add
le cooled cider, Put away in stone
'ock in cold place and it will keen a
hg tlme. .'erSons suffering from dys.
'psla can eat this without III effects
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

BOXES FOR THE CHRISTMAS CANDLES.
cupful OF the fondant slightly over hot
water and add to it teaspoonful of
nnely cut citron, chopped almonds.
candied cherries and half teaspoonful
or vanilla. Put this into a pan and
aud a weight to press ii into shane
Let 1t stand twenty-four hours and cut
into squares
Cocoanut balls are made by rubbing
into the fondant as much shredded
cocOanut as 1t will hold. If desired II
may be dipped into melted Chocolate
It's best to use the bitter chocolate.
and when dipping fondant balls or
oValS' as you may have shaped them
use knitting needle inserted into one
end as they will then be dipped evenly
ne best chocolate drops are made nv
rolling an almond nut in "A small bail
u the tondant and dipping into the
chocolate
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

composed of evergreens and red car
nations, which extend to the corners
Attached to each end is an evergreen
wreath, which fails in the form of a
horseshoe. This corner decoration is
necessarily wired to give 1t the de-
sired effect. Placed in the center is
a tall vase Of green Bohemian glass
hlled with large red carnations.
Fruited and bright lowered plants
are attracuvely pOtted for table dec
Grafton and window box adornment.
Euphorbia pOinsettia, with its bright
scarlet leaves Haunting from a back.
ground of green, makes a brilliant
bit OF ornamentation. 1t is particular
ly beautiful In December and is a
highly priced Christmas plant. The
dwarf orange trees, with their abun-
dance OF small golden fruit and dark
green leaves, are highly ornamental
They are hardy growth and with
care may be kept In good condition
Tor a considerable time and made to
do duty In various schemes of interior
decoration for the holiday festivities.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

When choosing the Christmas tur
key select one that is fresh and fat
and one that is neither too old nor
too young. See that the skin is thin
and tender. the body thick and the
breast fat. Hang it in cool place by
string from hook attached to the
feet Of the turkey, and If it is frozen
when Christmas morning comes place
it in cold water for several hours un-
til it thaws thoroughly. for. If cooked
when frozen 1t will not only take
double the time to cook. but is apt to
be tough and tasteless.
When carving a turkey place the
fork firmly in the breast. one prong
being on each side Of the bFeastbone.
Pass the knife first around the leg.
then remove it. then the wing first on
one side. then on the other. By cut
ting the ligaments the joints will read
lily open. When these have been dis
placed cut the breast in thin slices,
using the knife fiat against the breast
and cutting from you. then slip it un.
derneath the wishbone; lift, press it
backward and remove it.
Turn the turkey slightly so that you
may cut the shoulder blades from the
1nder side Of the carcass and from
Zach side of the backbone without re-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
ABOUT DESSERTS.

Chr''tmaa paintios Appropriate as
Well as Tooihsome.
When Do comes 10 the unaI course of
The christmas dinner. the dessert. then
an laws are broken
90 every hume There are dishes re
nowucd u not for gtneauons. rer-
tain.H ,or the ability of the hostess
These may range from plum puddIpr
10 snow pudding. from mlnce pie 10
douehuuiS from bot sweets to ies.
They are known as family dishes To-
oispiace Them from their nos.tion of
houor upol the family table would bs
IKE removing the slippers nom the
helrthsione
NeW} mnrriei housewives who are
q Atiie timh can try 600 almond f,s.
sert nn apple and rice dish or ra,
uIfan-e pretty glass bowl of frur
in a new vay. it w.I ha e-trr rrI
called food un uaucr vhaf H be-
YOU tnay be snre oi thlt-Cn tbs ffe
u'si Christmas 90 uarr.ad .fs
To thp yCurr honeeEae--r y-s, ~. .
ienlis @ Chr~lmas d.rrer lat rtfs I'D. .
Wv he given. Season rar- dl.r.- f
WIN care. uot tcr- And. if r.r-
honseho'd he'D he limited io one .~,r
'n'i-h willing uaiL couHne r.-r
''uiree o. three-soun meat end drs. .
'eri-ani serve them uithrrf r.--,s
p tne detail whieh uu1 ctanre--e I
ne more nature feast % later ruus,- I
'iie.F "iniers lf yon are an evnr-- +
..e,'l housewife rreranp rour fo--
llu tle oonadence of years Ifit fans
%. Henenoer that they know per.
est.y vel one and an thst you n-e
&C and a1ou,dera tae best COX of
as family.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
YULETIDE PUNCH
Suggestions For PsI.,.., !.
Beverages.

Tor PalatabIs /,
Beverages.
instead of brewing cbrI,,n..
or ale. the majority Of ns '''lall '..ll'
selves to temperance beve,,s.. "
OF which may be made s.ss's ~
the following formulas; ''''
fule punch. for instance |.
thus: To one pint Of strs.s. ,S'
currant sirup add the inIo. Y
oranges. five lemons and ons 's :.
pineapple. Sweeten TO tas,s : \.
cold water to make the nI,,.
proper consistency and strenss ''
'lnto a punch bowl. add a Ipm1 !.
and garnish with marascbiD0
Serve in punch glasses witA
OF holly tied to the banda u
For special occasion thIs me-
pe served In an ice bowl. N
such a receptacle cut a souo,s i
Ice and smooth the surface vs
iron; then in one side msts '
with a hot iron large enourh
the punch. Cover a round NJ
a thick mat of absorbent cotta
the Ice bowl on this and surmu,i &
a wreath Of holly or other rI,
greens.
For cider cup cut half N !,
into thin slices and cut hsf
In the same way. Put into q h,
a large tablespoonful Of ms.
few slices of cucumber, II NJ,
to be had, and a little grated M
Add a quart Of sparkling Cider
he jug and surround by Ice ID
In hour. Strain the cider iutaA
n which it is to be served. Pam
of sherry and two
II cold ginger ale and the cup
eady for use.
Grape sorbetto is novel dda
nay be thus mixed. Take ones
rape juice with a quart q
ider, and if not sour enough ID
lice of a lemon. Freeze as ia
'e@nd serve in cups or glasa
small bunch of grapes EhlA
cen dipped in white of egg aal
granulated sugar on the plate
lie ice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
FOR THE CHILDREN.
quaint Gingerbread Figures That Win
Delight the Little Folks

Sua'ns S'nserbread Figures That viii
Delight the Little Folks.
Or all the holiday cakes none ,s
usually more pleasing 10 the children
than the old fashioned gingerbread
norSes made Just as our grandmotbers
made them years ago.
f Figures Of Santa Claus and an sorts of
animals. the birds ana beasts -tb.t
Went 10 the animal fair mav ~
evolved IN the same way If one has \
little ingenuity. If you cannot ret tho
TN cutters cut the desired sbanss o,t
OF pasteboard. lay on tsp dough orfer
lt Is rolled 90 the proper rhickress ana
'-en CUT 10y running a pastry wheel or
h-aIP knife through the dough
Here Is the recipe for me- s,,..,
tnat has stood the test of 81 cern,rv.
tut two cupfuls OF mo,sSses ans
eupfui OF butter In q bowl ana -
ui Wel blended Add a curful of so,.
MIX and stir 10 IN wen. then s.sso,,,
= le'ei tablespoonful OF baking sod, r, I
q quarter OF a cupful OF hot wster s,5 [
slr Il through the mivtu-e .sS 1
-, - = ooniui % cloves. ginger 10 tsste F
I no 'oe grated rind OF a lemon ans ST.
= enough uour 10 make a stia dough
hoh cut on the holding ho,rs -
m cut ont the shapes. put fnaws1
lolred dripping pan ana hsts !,
Moderate 0ven When done srs s+rl
.- -.ue warn- trost lightly. harinr
one q the frostilg white ana -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

moving the carving fork. Then cut
directly through the ribs up to the
DreaStbone joint and turn the turkey.
first one side and then the other, sep
aratlng the back Of. the carcass from
the breast.
Remove the fork. Divide the upper
from the lower part of the back; cut
down the backbone and divide tbe
lower portion of the back in two
pieces Then separate the second
JOINT from the leg and cut it into
three slices. the leg into two and 1t is
ready for serving.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS SALADS.

Those Of Fruit Make an Especially
Nice Appearances.
The hostess VINO vuulo Hrs +, n,,.
SALAD ou ter Christmas mern .t
a distance from the nlarEa,s y-r..r.
treSn vegetables can bp uournI. some
times has difficulty ID de,1d-r. nm.
TO make tins dish. Celer, ..,r n.,
eraiy be obtained. ana a cplsr, .,I,,
Is usually appreciated. Potato soi,t
Is oI course. always possible: 81. t,o
IS beet salad Apples, ORANGES and
grapes may generally be- rao ,,1
these make novel and dpliciops s,,,t..
10 make mixed fruit salad ,o-..
Que can pineapple. sliced. one-nalt
pound Malaga GRAPES. one sfar, snsn
celery. one-quarter pound bl,n.,.,
Almonds Cut pineapple inf, s,r,f,
euneS. celery into small n,a..s. ..,..-
grapes and cut into halves p,,, -
apple and grapes into fui,a of 80.
oranges and one lemon and prt n, too
Twelve hours. Drain 10 colaDdar p,,.
Z Almonds and celery into wafe- MI .
IN eolander Cut ceIerv rri,h -
Aniie- For the dressing take -
ll'''ef eupfui cream. whipped. t,,,
.1o-espoonfuiS lemon juice. one t,,,l.
spoonful sugar, paprika. Servs =.
ettuce hearts. on
80 ro' an apple salad take three me.
]. STU apples. cut dne: four sraf-s
q celery. cut fine: two bsrs---
..eed' one cupfui English -
nopped the; pinch OF sslt sn+ -
OF sugar. Serrs -
layonnaise dressing -'n
81 :. I-anse T- salad is prepared ss FOL |
-. -. ose sour oranges or strain ors-
49, = oranges little lemon fn,,o
=. =. = s'loeS' take out the seeds e.. |
-. - u roWs and turn over then |
',.o .-s-S'ne. fhis is a deHcjous
~ 70 serve win game or poarT
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

'ae sugar is melted. then stir and cook
To q smooth paste, add % uesIen err
and set aside 90 become cold.
Beat half q cupu OF butter In a
cream. gradually beat Ia one cu,f,l
OF snIar' The beaten yuI5s ot two e-cs
ana alternately hali cupfuI OF mills
anu two and oue-haIf cupuis on sirted
Hour sitted again with three level Tea
spoontuIs OF baking powder.
Lastly add the whites ot two errs
beaten dry, the co.d cnoco,at. miv-Y~.
ana one tablespoonful ct warm water
he1t thoroughly. Rlse iu two aver
eahf rans about twenty. five minutes
ne cake should be se-ved ON a h,,s.
some dish. ana sprays or baliv NAV Il.
.~'a 90 give ita Chus,mas.iae ann.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
TURKEY DRESSINGS.

no" the Noble Bird Should &c Stuffed
and Served
Ntunne tor turkey Is entirely 81 u,t.
Ter OF taste. There are spvpr,I s,r,s 80
STuihng. aud each is py.efls,,t -
ing OF hre#dcrumhs qune dry. we.rs,...
Soned with melted butter. SWEEP mar.
/ Jo'am q little parsley and ,pr.rr =,
suggestion OF onion. plenty ot n.,,ar
anu SaIt and just Il gratm. ot ia,,,,,
Fihd Is fine This same sa.,s,,,i,.. g.
q Stuidng of breadcrumbs made vsrr
SoIt with plenty OF cold waller * ,lso
excellent. u "'So
Then there is thp chestnut s,r,y,.,
p'epared in various WAYS In -
lne chpStuntS are put in , howl -.
water poured over them. in wbie6 ,haS
are allowed TO stand for half nm bon-.
men the shells and inside films aro
removed The chpstnuts are r,lIoa -.
'ueiled butter then in fine hra.a
crumbs. They are then well soosar,,,
VIII, ~Hn salt and pepper. put inro Ibe
turkey whole. and they are coola,, -.
t"N9 are
-, .y'le housewives serve their url.ex
H''u d mushroom sauce. A tried 20.
ne for this is as follows.
wash nint OF small h,,-..-
.',.. yo''iN' removing the stems and ortei5..
.e .e-Is Stew them slowly in mild -
.elii' seasoning them with non,e. 4
-l - Sl.t aud adding q piece OF brrtsr !
,tew H. @ are proportion Of -four
II m. len Until quite tender. taking o
H. 4 'le ,.- cover cover OF the pan occasionauT ~ q
a. = ,.-. slaee may also be served win >
,eak. iie ana beef q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

shred ana chop tine. With 2 W.
ful of iour and teaspoon"
Add TO the suet threequanr'
pound OF grated breadrrun'>
and a quarter of seeded riiSls
in a winegiasSful of 0randl.
of cleansed curranis. two ~
shredded citrOn. one oliae
lemon peel. one pound srana-
ar. two ounces blanched ap'
monds. the grated yelloR
Juice Of one lemon md or
one tablespoonful Of poRos'.
mon and a teaspoonfui ea'l T.
nutmeg aud cloves. Nix Pc.
The hands 10 knead. fhen S--
FOR two days to ripen. Wns
boil add eight eggs. weH
-il Of cream. a wiDeglass'-
Madeira and brandy Iael
,0il or steam.
For a palmer pudding p
ne cupfui OF chopped suf-
Z raisins and curranis ais
our. two cupfuls OF aouf.
Z dried and grated b1ea
npful OF sweet milk al,
lolasses into which 9 hai
: soda dissolved in q taei
-ater has been stirred 2
; cream OF tartar. 8
ixed citron. caDdied ora
j peel. a grating Of -
.oonful OF cinnamon a1a
!. two beaten egEs sna
D OF brandy or whissy
d boil The ecrs nay p
sired
Hard or brandy salt
ID plum pudding
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
A NICE DINNER.
Consomme With Tapioca.
Fish a la Creme.
Roast Turkey.
Mashed Potatoes. Stewed Onions.
Orange Sauce. Grape Jelly.
Baked Potatoes.
String Beans.
Lettuce and Tomato Salad.
Mince Pie.
Cream Cheese. Toasted Waters.
Fruit. Coffee.
THE CHRISTMAS PIES.

Those of Mince Hold the Chief Place
on the Festive Menu.
Few of US fail to have the traditional
mince pie for our Christmas dinner. the
meat of which will be much better ap-
proved by those who eat it If we pre-
pare it or have it prepared in our own
kitchen.
The meat should be in pieces the
size Of French peas. the suet as me as
it can be made. but the apples should
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15
FUDGE CAKE.

t Is a Delicious Addition to the
Christmas Dessert.
christmas fudge cake is ChriStmes
dainty recommended by the Boston
COOKING School Magazine. To prepare
IL melt one-fourth pound of chocolate.
add one cupful Of light brown sugar
ana half cupful OF milk ana stir until
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

The illustration shows a rather elab-
nrate way of arranging the Christmas
table. but it has good points. which
may be followed out even by the
housewife whose family is small and
who fayors simplicity. For instance,
the chrysanthemums may be used in
a very small cluster. and If the real
flowers are not to be had excellent
limitations may be made of Grape pa
per. The sherbet served in the tall
glasses may be tinted a delicate green
and topped by candied cherries. 1t
will then be the true Christmas col
Ors. Ii candle shades are used they
should be of green. with red ribbons
or sprigs of holly.
Another effective decoration for the
Christmas table is in a color scheme
of red and green. The table is cross.
ed In the center with two streamers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-12-15

It's easy to make fancy candies If
one only learns first the art of making
fondant, the foundation of all cream
candies. To make fondant put two
cupfuls of granulated sugar and pinch
of cream of tartar into kettle which
cooks evenly all over the bottom and
then pour over this d half cupful of
water. This sirup must boil without
being stirred until it will form a soft
ball when dropped into ice water.
When it has reached this point turn
it out on to large platter or, better
still, marble slab which has been
lightly creased. Watch carefully and
when it is cold enough to bear your
fingers stir it rapidly with a wooden
spoon until thick creamy mass is
formed; then dust the bread board |
lightly with pulverized sugar, turn the
fondant on to this and knead the mass
as you would bread until it is soft and
1t is best to let the fondant
stand in covered glass bowl for three
Or four hours before beginning to make
your fancy candies-your chocolate
,reams, nut apd cOcoanut rolls
Candied fruit added to the fondant
makes delicious confections Melt one
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-08-31
CHlLD'S. HEAD
A MASS OF HUMOR

Il think the C%uticura remedies are
he best remedies for eczema / have
ever heard of. My mother had a child
who had a rash on It's head when it
was real young. Doctor called it baby
rash. He gave us medicine, but it did
no good. In a few days the head was
a solid mass. a running sore. 1t was
awful; the child cried continually. We
had to hold him and watch him to
keep him from scratching the sore.
His suffering a dreadful. At last
we remembered Cuticura Remedies.
We got a dollar bottle of Cuticura Re-
solvent, a box of Cuticura Ointment,
and a bar Of Cuticura Soap. We gave
the Resolvent as directed, washed the
mead with the Cuticura Soap, and ap-
piled the Cuticura Ointment. We had
not used half before the child's head
was clear and free from eczema, and
1t has come back again. His
mead was healthy and he had a beau
tiful head of hair. / think the Cuti-
cura Ointment very good for the hair.
It makes the hair grow and prevents
falling hair" (Signed) Mrs. Francis
Lund, Plain City, Utah, Sept. 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free OF application to "Cuti-
cura." Dept. IL L, Boston.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-08-31
Continued Next Week,1
Pensions for Bank Clerks.

The First National bank. of New
York, has adopted a carefully worked
out voluntary contributory insurance
scheme for aged or invaded employees.
The pension fund is to be made up of
contributions from the bank and from
individuals, together with a 8 per cent,
deduction from the salaries of those de-
string to become beneficiaTies. EIipi-
bility on account of incapacity begins
after fifteen years service; on account
of old age, after Go years of age and Is
years of service.
The amount of the pension is 2 per
cent. of the average salary for the pre-
ceding five years, the maximum
amount being 20 per cent. of the aver
G salary during employment, or IS. :
900. If the beneficiary has not com
pleted % years of employment before
retirement, the pension is to continue
for as many years as his term OF sery-
ice; If he has completed this number OF
years it is to continue for life.
An employees widow or orphan chill
dren are to receive One-half the non
sion. under the same regulations. In
case a contributor leaves the bank be-
fore he is eligible to the pension he 10
to receive back the full amount OF his
contribution without interest. Special
cases can be provided for at the discre-
tlon of the bank. Francis l.. Hine is
president of h First National: c.. d
Backus, who is largely responsible for
the pension plan. is cashier.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-08-31
RENEWED INTEREST in LIFE
Something Really Happened at Recep.
ton, and Old Attendant Is
Encouraged.

The guests at Mrs. Arthur Mics
tea yesterday afternoon detected an
odor Of something burning. They
said: Poor Mrs. Mize, something is
burning up in the kitchen" But the
odor grew stronger, and at last one
woman said: It smells as though
feathers are burning" Then sudden.
ly one woman screamed: Mrs. ChaI
liss, look at your hat!" Sure enough,
Mrs. Jim Challiss had been standing
e a lighted candle, and the aigrette
on her hat was on fire.
The guests had a great time putting
out the fire. The aigrette was what
the insurance men call a total loss
An Atchison woman who has gone to
thousands of receptions says the burn.
ting of the aigrette yesterday is the
first time she ever knew anything to
really happen at a reception. She
has given up going because nothing
eve happened, but now will start IN
over again.-Atchison Globe.