Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-11-15

No lengthy sermonettes this time, for
Aunt Maria comes in right here with one
of her letters, which are always sure
cure for the blues:
Dear ax.i Madse and NJ. 3. Friends:
Good evening. 'Tis sleep time. but I'm 60
ing to speak to you. Can you smell my pump
kin cookingf It's smellful and sociable.
am making Caroiyn's ,nightdresses, and I've
sG, es, is ns snd tasty when MAKE
my next mock-mince pies, shall use sweet
apples for the tomatoes and sour apples for
the vinegar and less spice, then thsrell be NO
it all counts in the days work.
'spose lots of you are saying that TN not
But our baby Carolyn has been very III OF the
Group, spasmodic. and she had it four days
and nights.and after she got over the fight for
be amused for some time. she's all right now
and fun Of play and is the light Of our home.
Then there's been 30 much extra work. so
many meals to serve to work folks, jelly to
make and marmalade-yes. and the pickles.
and in the meantime, we've taken in the Or
land fair, and that means lots Of cooking. for
IT'S great fun and you see all hands and shake
hands. / saw N. l. H. OF our column, and we
had good little chat. You think She's
beaten me-has two great-graudehiidren; but
you wait; I'll catch up some day, then I'll
crow.
I've got my plants started for winter. and
I've two new ones Jerusalem cherry tree
and Mckinley flame. also have pot OF
carnation pinks, and they are budded NV
Christmas cactus is full a buds and I've an
ivy geranium in full bloom, so I'm sure Of
Then We have three kittens-such "beauts"
and they have pretty names, too-Frisky-
baby and three kitties taking over the house,
and you'll see shall be amused all winter.
Now want TO praise that apple custard pie.
thin Ks It's lemon pie, 30 we'd best rename il
mock lemon pie. And that salad; it's the
best ever etc, and keeps 90 well, too.
glad that Aunt aadse spoke u Christmas
enfs. How very true that is. Don't Wish
be-. Now tits the costly present in most cases.
and leaving the buying till Christmas time.
Then It's hurry and bustle and such trial 20
all in All, 70 most people It's . tiresome, ex-
travagans time, and It's time TO call halt and
begin over again. with love, gifts and best
susan. / shall be 90 pleased 70 80 travelling
with you. Please put In all the little things
that pleased you and make the trip last all
Ford. / want to see letter from you in the
column. please. There are others who are
way behind. Hike myself. Do, please write,
and always send recipes.
GRAHAM Rotls-Thiee cups graham,one cup
-four, one cup rolled oats, one egg, one table,
spoon Of brown sugar, . spoon OF cream or
lard one and one-half teaspoon soda. salt Of
enough 70 make the dough Just right. II I
don't have huttermilk, why use cream tar
tar for the souring and all sweet milk to mix
them up.
Mrs. n, Of Buehsport, please write Ms .
letter and send your best cake recipe. I've
heard about It, and We need IL for our COL
umn. We also need your help. Come on.
beauty sleep before 'tis II By the clock.
On, yes. ! near forgot We had the most
snioysSe reunion e. psi: and The pics1,ss
I'm 90 glad that Dell 10 well and home again
safe and sound.
lam yoa;: . true and With best holiday
And hsss II Dsli, ready 70 answer 70
hef nems and ehssR ton prohibition. We
al rejoice With yoaS on removed good
health.
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shseSy isssss - ~ hospionl, for which /
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her tsAvsls tAsee leag W1n4sr eveainGsi 0ls6
she will witt II ~ ~ -.
ThAnksgiving IL alHese hers. I feel ~ II
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hase bsen having IL vol fed ever sfnee 60
hons. Love 70 all. DzLL-
Aunr MADoH.