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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
FEEDING TIE INVALID.
MATTER OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
IN THE SICK ROOM.
Too Frequently insufficient Attention
Is Paid to This by the Nurse
Serve Food In the Dainti-
est. Style.

Few things are more difficult than to
get sick person to take nourishing
food, and no task, as a rule, is worse
managed. Amateur nurses may be sue
cessful in other matters, but they gen.
orally make failure of the food prop
osition.
The nurse is usually to blame when
the patient will not take enough food.
She will bring a huge plateful of
jelly or big basinful of beef tea to
him, and he will reject 1t with disgust,
because the sight Of go much food is
distasteful.. If she brought a few
spoonfuls at time and served them
daintily he would be glad to eat
Give little food at time, and give 1t
often. That which is eaten willingly
and with relish is far better than
double the amount swallowed with
disgust. o'4 ~ 'r''ft
II aatime is fxedr for the patients
meals, always be punctual. II kept
waiting, most sick people lose their de-
sire to eat and will reject the food
when 1t is brought to them. r
Be careful never to have food in the
sick room in the hope that the patient
may eat it presently. This will pre-
vent him from taking any food at
all. F F.''e'f''' : 1H''' - .
Never take large quantity of any
thing at one time, thinking .iat be-
cause the patient had liked 1t before
he will like 1t again. In nine cases out
of ten sick persons appetite Is
l'capricious. His food, therefore, should
be varied as much as possible.
Don't rely too much on beef tea. It
is a useful stimulant, but it is not
really nourishing, as most people sup
pose 1t to be.
| Be particularly careful to serve
everything In the daintiest style. Glass
should be bright, silver Furnished,
napkins lily white and saucers free
from slops. These little details will
make all the difference in the patients
appetite.
Always make sure that the patient
Is placed in a comfortable position to
eat and drink and be careful that no
crumbs are left in the bed.
The practice of putting dishes in the
oven to warm them for the table Is q
bad one. The dry heat causes the
enamel to crack in time and then the
grease soon penetrates them, to their
utter ruination. Put the dishes to be
heated in dishpan and pour boiling
water over them. Let them stand and
steam until ready to serve the meal,
then wipe with :. clean, dry towel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
SOME HINTS ABOUT CLEANING
Time and Trouble May Be saved 10
These Pointers Are Kept In
the Memory.

Brass.-Wash in warm soapsllds. us-
ing wooden cloth to polish lacquered
brass; clean with cloth wet in al
cohol.
Copper.-Polish with hot vinegar In
which-salt has been dissolved; finish
off with an oil to polish.
Nickel.-Cover with thin paste made
of emery powder, with turpentfe and
sweet oil in equal parts.
Steel.-To remove rust apply thick
paste of emery powder mixed with
equal parts sweet oil and turpentine;
finish by rubbing with woolen cloth
and dry powder.
Bronze.-Wash in soapsuds and am
monia, dry and polish with tripoli or
rotten stone. mixed with oil or para
fin. Rub off with soft cloth.
Drains.-Flush with four ounces
chloride of lime dissolved in one gal
Ion Of water
Mirrors.-wipe with cloth wet in al
cohol.
Woodwork.-wipe with soft cloth
dipped in gasoline. which will remove
all grease, finger marks. smoke or
dust.
Linoleum.-Wipe up with warm wa
ter and little kerosene.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
KEEPING THE CEREAL FRESH
Try putting Packages, Once Opened,
Above Kitchen Range or on tha
Radiator.

Autumn now finds us with no lack
of variety in the matter Of cereals that
can be eaten without further cooking
after they leave the factory, but they
are alike in one detail. If in no other
The package once opened they quick
ly grow flaEby and tasteless and tough,
unless restored by careful drying In
the oven fer few minutes. One way
out there is. Keep your packages on;
the shelf above the kitchen range or
on a radiator. The contents will re-
main crisp and delicious and be truly
ready to serve" without risk Of that
scorching in the oven which always
happens when we forget for only mo-
ment.
BY the way, the sudden emergency
that finds US looking for bread or
cracker crumbs for dipping outlets or
croquettes. only to find the jar empty,
will lose its sharpness IL We have
box of crisp flakes" Of any sort
These, crumbled between the hands,
make most delicate substitute for
bread or cracker crumbs, be the need
one for coating food that is to be fried
or for the top of scallops and pates.
For the latter use don't forget to dot
literally with butter. They are espe-
ciaiiy tempting TiSh creanned fish or
sweetbreads when served In scallopl
shells. .1afa4.
n If your supply OF crumbs for dipping
be, limited, instead OF putting them inEi
dish have them on a sheet Of clean
brown paper. Fac. time a chop Or
outlet Is laid on them to be coated thei
paper can be lifted at the sides and
the crumbs tumbled toward the mid-'
dl,. Moreover, the use Of paper for
this purpose saves the washing OF AM
extra dish. For Touring fish try thei'
same labor saving device, dropping the
paper in the fire when 1t has serve1
its turn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Sauces for Fish and Meats.

Appropriate sauces for serving with
roast beef, tomato catsup, grated
horseradish, roast mutton, stewed
gooseberries; roast lamb. mint sauce;
roast pork, apple sauce; roast turkey,
cranberry or celery, plum or grape;
roast chicken, current jelly; boiled
turkey, oyster sauce; broiled steak,
mushrooms, fried onions; pigeon pie.
mushroom sauce; roast goose, apple
sauce; fried salmon, egg sauce;
broiled mackerel, stewed gooseber-
ries; boiled or baked fish, white cream
sauce; boiled mutton, caper sauce;
roast venison or duck, currant jelly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
PRACTICE CARE IN KITCHEN
Health Of the Family ls Dependent
Upon Watehfulness of the
Little Thlnga.

There had been wholesale poison
ing in one city after musicale.
Nothing in the menu seemed at fault,
and it was only after careful inves-
tigation that the cause was learned
a metal spoon allowed to stand all
night in the mayonnaise.
Too great care cannot be taken In
the use of metal utensils. 1t pays for
housekeepers to buy heavily plated
forks and spoons for kitchen use. as
the cheaper ones wear off and are
used long after they are unsafe.
Keep a sharp watch on ice cream
freezers-when old they give bad
cases of lead poisoning. Coffee pots
must also be whole. They should be
discarded when the enamel begins to
wear of.
Never put acid jellies or tomatoes
In tin dishes to cool-the results are
sure to be injurious. Use earthen-
ware molds wherever possible.
In opening canned goods pour out
the contents Immediately, though but
a portion is TO be used. The air act
ing on the metal poisons the contents.
If you buy table oil IN quantities
never let It stay in the opened cans.
Bottle at once. Never mix mayonnaise
In a. tin dish. The action OF the
vinegar or lemon on 1t makes for III
ness. ..,5,. i-- -.,f{ -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Floor Colorinu.

One of the most important elements
In the success of room designed to
be beautiful in structure and color
scheme as a whole, is the floor
Whether 1t is to be more or less
elaborate parquet floor, or one made
simply of plain boards it must be in
harmony with the color chosen for the
wood trim of the room. Also, it must
invariably be darker than the wood
work, if the effect of restfulness is to-
be preserved A floor that strikes
higher note of color than the wood
work above it, even if it be otherwise
harmonious in tone, gives the room a.
top-heavy, glaring effect that no fur.
niture or decoration will remove. AL
so, it should be unobtrusive. If al
plain, hardwood floor serves as back
ground for rugs not only should the
floor be darker than the rest of the
room, but the choice of rugs should
be governed by the same require
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
7emperinq Glass.

Lamp chimneys, tumblers and crock
ery of any kind may be rendered proof
against sudden changes of tempera-
ture thus: Put the article into a
saucepan of cold water in which has
been dissolved handful of common
salt. Bring the water gradually to a
bon and allow to boil for quarter
of an hour. Then slowly cool. Arti-
cles so treated will> stand any sud-
den changes of temperature without
cracking.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
MAKING ART OF NECESSITY
anew Dish Every Day" Rule Made by
Young Housewife, and Strictly
Adhered to.

"a new dish every day" was the self
imposed rule of young wife who
found herself in possession of a cozy
home and plenty of time. The odd part
of the decision was that she never
cooked before in her life, but the shin
ing new kitchen was an inspirationi
she could not resist, much to the de-t
light of her husband and friends. Shei
purchased several Of the best cook
books on the market, preparatory toi
laying scientific foundation for herr
culinary education. She studied in-.
gre6tents and proportions, and She
haunted rewsstands for papersand
magazines publishing recipes. In the,
eud she developed into a real wizard
of things culinary, and she formed a.
perfect passion for developing original!
dainties that would have sent the.
most blase epicures into an ecstacyl
of enjoyment. She had discoveredi
that possibilities of food combinations
arc practically inexhausable, End snf
is still pursuing the rule OF so5ee:
thing new every day." a rule e'aEail-
ing very little extra work al lots O.
enjoyment. y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Fish In Milk.

One whitefsh. milk, salt, pepper,
half teaspoonful of butter, and half a
teaspoonful of flour. Butter a pie
dish, lay the fish in it, and cover with
milk, sprinkle with pepper and salt,
and bake till the flesh will leave the
bones when gently touched. Take up
the fish, lay it on dish, put the milk
into a saucepan, thicken it with butter
and flour worked together. and pour
around. Garnish with parsley and
slices of lemon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
French Coffee.

Into the upper compartment of a
French coffee biggin put the finely
ground coffee, allowing cupful OF
this to quart of water. Pour the
boiling water upon the coffee and al
low it to percolate through to the pot
beneath. When all has run through
pour off the liquid and run it again
through the coffee. Do this three
times to make it strong. If not yet
strong enough repeat the process sew
eral times more.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Fruit soup for Hot Weather.

A delicious ice cold soup is made as
follows: Take of any small fruit
blackberries, strawberries, currants or
raspberries-two cu2fuls; mash the
fruit and add one cup of sugar, enough
ice water and broken ice to fill soup
tureen. At the last dot spoonfuls Of
meringue on top and serve waferettes
or dainty oyster crackers with it. Make
the meringue of the whites of two
eggs, beaten stiff, and one-half cup Of
powdered sugar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Clear Fritter Sauce.

Mix one tablespoon Of corn starch
with half a cup of sugar, add to one
cup of boiling water and boil five min
utes stirring often. Remove from the
fire: add two tablespoons Of butter,
one and a half tablespoons lemon juice
and a few gratings Of nutmeg. A tea
spoon of vanilla or other extract may
be used in place of lemon juice or
two tablespoons of brandy or rum, or
three tablespoons of sherry or Ma
deira.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Fish Chops.

One can salmon, five rolled shredded
wheat biscuit sifted, one-half teaspoon
salt, one-eighth teaspoonful paprika.
one cup white sauce. one well-oeaten
egg, one tablespoon water, macaroni.
Drain off the oil. remove skin ana
bones, and prick the salmon very fne
with fork. Add salt, papTika ana
one rolled and sifted shredded wheat
biscuit. Mix thoroughly and add the
white sauce. Set away to get cold
and shape into chops. Stick piece OF
macaroni in the end for the chop
bone, roll in egg and water. then IL
the sifted biscuit crumbs, and fry IN
deep fat. Garnish with parsley ana
serve with quarters Of lemon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Keeping Butter Sweet.

If you buy butter enough for a
week or two, put it in a stone JAR
press it down with potato masher'
take a handful of salt and sprinkle
over the top of butter. then pour IN a
cup or two OF water. 1t will keep
sweet, no matter how warm the
weather is, so long as 1t is covered
with this salt water. Il vii! not
make the butter salty. When needed
take up enough for the table at a
time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Swedish Stew.

Three pounds of chuck beef, one can
peas, three large carrots, one large
onion one slice of bread (crumbled
up), three cloves, one tablespoon salt.
Cut loaf up in inch pieces, slice car
rots and onions. Put all together in
layers In bean pot and cover with
cold water and bake slowly five hours.
Cover bean pot and look at stew oc-
casionally to keep plenty of water on
it. This makes very nice dinner
and very easy one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
To Wash Silk Stockings.

It is something of a puzzle how to
wash silk stockings successfully, but
THE following method has been used
with satisfactory results: Make soap
Isuds of lukewarm water and good
grade of CASTLE soap. Do not use hot
water, as it destroys the life Of the
silk. Rinse in clear, cold water until
free from all soap, then pull the stock,
ings lengthwise and press with a
warm iron, never hot one. They will
be as glossy as when new.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Delicious Mullins.

Take one and half cups flour, two
tablespoons sugar, one-fourth teaspoon
salt, two teaspoons baking powder
Mix dry ingredients well together;
then take one egg and break into the
ingredients lido not beat before) and
mix well together; then take good
sized piece of butter or beef drip
pings and rub in well till nice and
mealy. Add enough milk or water to
make soft batter. Drop in buttered
gem pans and bake in quick oven.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
JeIIied Meat.

One cup Of beef which has been
cooked and put through meat chop
per, cne-half cup Of bread crumbs,
salt. pepper. and sage to taste. mix
we'll; then stir into this two-thirds
cup of boiling water which has had
one-half an envelope of gelatin Dip
solved in 1t. Pack in cocoa can and
set In a cool place. This makes deli
cious cold meat and is q GOOD way
to use up the scraps.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Potato Crisps.

Cut cold-boiled potatoes of uniform
size crosswise in slices, half an INCH
thick. Drop them in deep pan OF
hot fat or brown carefully on each
side in a well-greased frying pan.
Sprinkle with fine minced parsley ana
salt to taste as soon as they are re-
moved from the pan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
EXTRA CARE REPAID.
PROPER HANDLING OF DELICATE
MATERIALS IN LAUNDRY.
,Iways Best for the Owner to Do
Such Work Herself = Different
Fabrics Require Different
Treatment.

Lacy and delicate materials need
careful handling. which they do not
receive at the hands of the average
laundress. Every woman should do
%such work for herself if possible.
HRightly managed. it does not take
much time or trouble, and the result
is infinitely more satisfactory.
If possible, have pure rain water or
8other soft water, as you want that
(which is free from lime or iron. If
#you soften the water with sal soda.
kborax or ammonia, the proportion
should be one tablespoonful tooa gal
lon Of water. See that 1t is entirely
dissolved before placing the clothes in
Il In washing waists and neckvear
trimmed profusely with lace and en-
broideries use warm suds made from
CASTLE or similar soap. Lacy things
should not be rubbed. too much, but
simply squeezed, and should not be
boiled too long. Then rinse, bleach
and blue and hang in bright sunshine
and fresh air to dry. Do not use too
much bluing. Try first with white
cloth before dipping any wearing ap-
parel into It
For sheer materials either rice
starch or gum arabic water may be
used for stiffening.
Rice Starch-One-fourth pound OF
rice in one quart of water until
cooked to pulp. adding more water
If necessary. Now pour on one quart
more Of hot water and strain through
a cloth.
Gum Arabic Water-Take one ounce
of the best gum arabic and one-haf
pint of boiling water, pour water over
the gum and let stand, stirring fire.
quently; strain through a cloth and
then bottle.
Half an hour before ironing sprin-
kle and roll in a towel. A corn broom
makes good sprinkler. Use warm
water, as it spreads better and does
not spot the clothes. Do not let them
lie long or they will mildew. Be sure
your irons are clean and rub little
parafln over each one and try on pa
per before using. Remember that
pongee should always be ironed when
1t Is dry, and with a warm, not hot, iron,
Iron sleeves first. and by using rath-
er small iron you will find 1t possible
TO iron them without creasing, even
Il you do not possess a sleeve board.
Then iron the body of the waist. doing
the tucks and plain part first on the
right side, leaving the embroidery and
lace, which should be ironed on the
wrong side. for the last. To iron
tucks nicely start at the shoulder,
holding the waist at the bottom OF
the tucks firmly with the left hand to
straighten them.
Wash Irish crochet lace with soap
and water, rinse thoroughly, then dip
in thin cold starch. putting drop
of bluing in the starch. Have several
thicknesses Of blanket, covered by an
ironing sheet, on the table. Lay the
lace right side down on 1t, cover with
cloth and iron until dry, pressing
down hard. Then take your crochet
hook and carefully pull out each little
picot, raise all the petals Of the flow
ers, then press the balls into shape
with your fingers. Even large piece
like a coat or waist can be done at
home just as well as at the cleaners
by following these directions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Good Cleanser.

A capital cleanser for vanished and
stained woodwork is that of tea wa
ter. This may be made by pouring
boiling water on spent tea leaves
staining the liquid afterward through
a cloth or muslin. The tea-water
lccsens the dirt quickly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Creamy Fritter Sauce.

Feat one egg with one cup of gra2u-
lated sugar. add any desired favoring
except fruit Juice, and just before
serving pour over one cup of boiling
mill. beating hard while pouring; do
not return to the stove or try to keep
It hot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Group Cure.

Take thin cloth, linen CT cotton,,
saturate it with pure glyccr:n, add a;
few drops of camphor, thea sprinkle
nutmeg thickly over all ard apply 10
throat and chest. This is excellent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Individual Short Cakes.

Bake baking powder biscuit, having
cut them the size of muffin ring
split them in halves, butter iheT
well; put layer of fruit b tween ~
pile on top; serve with s1s7. c.r&I2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
A Ham Hint.

When ham or smoked tonyae hss
been bciled, try plunging it in cold
water as soon as removed from the
water. This will make the skin ccme
cs' easily and smoothly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
When Filling Pillows.

TO prevent the feathers from es.
eapirg, rub wax over TIE wrong side
Of tbs case and ircn with an iron hot
enough SC Es.t the wax.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24

Plenty Of interesting and profitable work to
be done for farmers who do not want to dc
ID help you get it. If interested attend this
learn blasting. He will show you how.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-24
Agricultural BIaster Wanted.

their own blasting We will teach you the work and help
demonstration and tell our representative you want to learn
The Washington times., 1912-06-23

IN o.
n TIMES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-04
MINISTER KG-ARRESTED.
Old Charge Revived Against Preacher,
Who Just Misses i'cnitcntiary.

Dany.ill, Va, Oct. I'D. 7. Tate,
a former preacher in North Carolina.
later engaged in real estate spccula-
ton here recently convicted OF grand
larceny, and sentenced to four months
in the penitentiary, was released yes
terday afternoon on = conditional par
don issued By Governor Mann. He
had not been taken to ths penitcntlary.
Half an hour later he was arrested
on warrant charging him with OBJ
tanning money under false pretcnscs,
but was released on his own recogni-
zance today. This latter charge had
once been dismissed dit a preliminary
hearing, and a grand jury had refused
to indict. holding that it was matter
for civil action, not for criminal
prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-04
REV. DR.. MoNCURE DROWNED.
Meets Death in Creek in Stafford
County. %,

Fredericksburg, Va, Oct. 3.-Rev.
John Noncure, D. d., prominent
Episcopal minister, whose home was
in Richmond, but who for years has
spent his summers in Stafford county,
was drowned yesterday afternoon in
Chapawamise Creek, between Tide
water, Stafford county, and Quantico
DR.. Moncure, very large man,
rented small rowboat in which to go
fishing, and was cautioned not to use
it unless he could swim. He said he
could. With his colored servant, ne
had been fishing half an hour when
his boat capsized so yards OF shore.
The servant sank Immediately. DR..
Moncure swan some distance while
calling for help, but soon became eX-
hausted and drowned before assist
ance could reach him.
Several Fredericksburg people wit
messed the drowning and aided in re-
covering the bodies, both of which
were found after short search.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-04
Former Sheriff Estes Dead.

Lovingston, Va, Oct. An. h.
Estes, former sheriff of Nelson coun-
ty, died yesterday morning OF heart
disease. He was stricken suddenly
and lived only few minutes after
members of the family reached his
bedside. Mr.. Estes was Is years OF
age and was the father of Theodore
Estes, who was slain by Judge ". G..
Loving, manager of Thomas F. Ry-
ans Oak Ridge Farm, in 1907. He
served with General Fitzhugh Lees
cavalry brigade during the civil war.
His widow, three daughters Mrs.
John P. Swanson, CT Danvi!le; Misses
Mamie and Eula Estes, of Loving
ston) and five sons, 0. p, and Bur-
chard Estes, of Danville; Atlec Es-
ties, of st. Louis Mo-; f. T. and Maui
rice Estes, of Lovingston) survive
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-04
Accident to Automobiles.

Roanoke. Va, Oct. As. Hamilton
Graves, solicitor for the city Of Roam
oke, was seriously injured, and three
others who were with him narrowly
escaped with their lives Wednesday
when the emergency break on an au-
tomobile in which thy were riding,
failed to work, and the car was over
turned on the side OF the Vinton
Reservoir mountain, five miles from
Roanoke.
The party was ascending the noun
tain whom the machine stopped and
backed. All of the occupants were
thrown out with the exception OF
Mr.. Graves, who was caught under the
seat. He was finally taken out and
brought to a Roanoke hospital. HIS
worst injury is a possibly fractured
hip. Ernest Miller was in charge OF
the car.