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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

attempt at concealment. no trap
having said this he answered, "No."
and nobody else. What Is more. it
sold me a car. The man ! went to
see said that he was satisfied when
a car was stripped clean as this Cad
lilac car there is nothing to conceal.
Am right? ask you"
Wallace Kennedy, of the American
straight drive underslung car Is con-
.ucting a quiet but none the less ef-
fective campaign for this popular car.
The Ra1sch and Lang electric peo-
| pie have put out a very handsome
catalogue in very handsome style. 1t
is not only printed we'll, but 1t ia
bound well. Water color drawings
adorn the cover aud interior. One
OF these striking books was shown to
d. W. Richards. of the Worth Elec-
trio Vehicle Company, which makes
speciality OF the Baker electric.
Pretty NICE" commented Mr.. Rich
ards. pretty nice catalogue. But
don't forget they put out the cata-
logue. we put out the car"
Great thing this assurance and
confidence in the goods one handles.
Mr.. Phillips, OF the Everett car
agency--the Shenandoah Company
had a very classy looking Ever
lit six on parade the past week and
at least two persons declared unani-
mously that 1t Ia the classiest car
they ever rode in--and both are au-
tomobile men.
Mr.. Msckey. the indefatigable dem
onstrator of. the Alec trust, star
tied q stAid motor publication by his
recent work in Richmond, which
performance was described recently
in The Richmond Virginian. The
publication wired to know II the re-
port was correct. Mr. Mackey
PROMPTLY verified the accuracy OF
the statement in The Virginian.
In addition to the two Chalmers
Thirty Skies" which will be given
to the best all-around players in the
American and National Leagues, 1t
has been announced that . Chalmers
"Thirty-Six" will be given Also to tho
best all-around player In the Pacific
Coast League.
Three of the leading Chalmers
dealers in the far West-E. p. Brine
gar. of the Pioneer Automobile Com
pany. of San Francisco: G. d. An
thony. of the Western Motor Car
Company, OF Los Angeles. and the
H. L. Keats Automobile Company. OF
Portland. Oregon, have combined to
ability in the Pacific Coast League
that Is made In the National and
American Leagues.
In awarding car for the best all
around player. Messrs. Hrinegar. An
thony and Keats, who are tho donors
will follow the same general plan
that ID used In making the major
league awards. The rules of the
Chalmers Trophy commission will be
adopted and the Same system Of vot-
ing will prevail.
The car has been accepted by the
authorities Of the Pacific Coast
League and the award will 70 made
at the close OF the regula: playing
season.
At meeting OF the Contest Board
OF the A. A. A., held In New York.
Wednesday. n W., Knights, Of Bos-
ton: Joseph w. Wood. OF Newark
p. d. Folwsll, Of Philadelphia: Da-
vid Beecroft. Of Chicago; Frank @.
Webb, -of Brooklyn: VIM. Schimpf,
chairman, were present and the fol-
loving action was taken:
Tha annitea1ton for rsinstatsmsnt u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

ever sent on tour. and fits visits are
meeting with enthusiastic approval
from each section where stop q
made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
AUTOMOBILE MEN
AID GOOD ROADS
PRESIDENT PALMATORY, OF RICH
MoND CLUB, HEADS A COM
- -
- WI i.
ONE OF IL CHAIRMEN
PLAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
RAISE FUND FINDS Favor
NEWS FOR MO-
TORIsTA.
..sssEEly

Richmond automobile men we're
we'll represented aat the meeting OF
the Washington Highway Association
In the Jefferson Hotel auditorium
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
The Life of a Kline Car

The life of Kline Car in Richmond or the South
ern Seaboard will be doubled because OF the service
which the company will be enabled to render by
being situated in Richmond. Southern owners will
have their under the personal observation of the
builders and the inspection and adjustment thereby
possible will eliminate extensive repairs.
Buyers are invited to inspect the Kline Cars
hand at the distributors Quick deliveries be
made of several models
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
The Skies"

The new six cylinder models Of the Kline Car are
the best in automobile construction We say this
knowing as do that the Kline will gain by
unbiased comparison. We know that no better
material can be obtained than that selected for
Kline Cars. We know by severe tests before it
leaves the factory that the Kline Car will stand the
grueng requirements of hard and daily usage.
We guarantee the Car and that the best evidence
of it's reliability.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

attempt at concealment. no trap
having said this he answered, NO"
and nobody else. What Is more. it
sold me a car. The man ! went to
see said that he was satisfied when
a car was stripped clean as this Cad
lilac car there is nothing to conceal.
Am l right? ask you"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

Wallace Kennedy, of the American
straight drive underslung car Is con-
ucting a quiet but none the less of.
fecttye campaign for this popular car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

miles, consuming 74S gallons OF gaso-
line. 1928 gallons Of oil and Il gal
Ions Of water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

Girth and Diameters of Trunk-The baby's development of chest and abdo- men is another important measure of it's vitality. A large chest indicates a robust child, while small chest Is apt to indicate delicate one. Dr. Holt as 13.4 inches for males. and 13 inches for females; while at six months the corresponding girths are 16.5 inches and 16.1 inches respectively. At birth
 the diameters of the baby's chest, that Is, the breadth and depth, are about the same, giving the chest a roundish ap- pearance. Th9 diameters of the chest
 of the male child at birth are about
 43 inches, respectively; and those of the female child AZ inches.
 Assage advances, the breadth of the chest increases more rapidly than the depth, giving gradually more ellipti- cal form to the chest. Throughout in abdomen is about the same as that
 of the chest. As late as the end of the second year the girths of the chest and the abdomen are often identical, but after that time the chest girth in creases much more rapidly. Too great
 enlargement of the baby's abdomen in dicates intestinal disorders. and is es- pecially a symptom of rickets.
 Length of Limbs-There is a certain proportion between the limbs and the
 body, and a certain symmetry of the limbs, that indicate a properly bal anced development. At birth the limbs are relatively short in proportion to the trunk. Dr. Holt has found that the legs, measured from the anterior the pelvic bone. on the front side of the body) of the ilium to the sole of the foot, are 4S per cent. of the total length of the body: that Is to say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

made from leftover fowl or beef cooked
 in water and then strained, the season ing of salt, pepper. grating of onion
 and sprinkling of chopped parsley added few moments before sending 1t to the table. Do not add any grains or vegetables, as sufficient starch is supplied by the rice, which will be an appetizing change from the everlast- ing potato. Veal at this season is old
 enough to have a taste of beef about 1t, so that those who object to the usual vealy flavor need not grumble. If the leg outlet is purchased for this purpose there will be barely any waste. The breast piece is cheaper in price, but has considerable waste. By adding chopped celery, capers or olives to the gravy a pleasing flavor is gained. Fresh watermelon may close the meal. but a fruit pudding will be found an economical way to use the leftover preserving juices and at the same time present to the family an appetizing dessert. Whenever a gelatinous dessert Is served it must not be tough; it should be firm, but tender enough to dissolve almost immediately when placed in the mouth. One cupful of black coffee without addition of cream will not retard digestion. Some of the family may object to the omission. but they might as well learn to take 1t SC first as last. There may be a protest when rice is served in place of potatoes,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

"oily fish," Broiling is the finest way to serve fish, but many housekeepers will not bother. Instead of frying the fish in much grease they will find pan ming 1t in very hot fat a very good substitute for broiling. The cornmeal mullins contain some fat, which may be doubled by the addition of one egg in their making if eggs are cheap enough to warrant.
 The mutton stew Is taken from the neck piece. which is reasonable in price and nourishing. It is first Drowned in some of its own fat before the water Is poured over to cook it. There Is not much nourishment in turnips, so they are added to the potatoes and provide a tasty dish. The cucumbers and toma- toes may be sliced together and dressed with a French mixture, or after the old-fashioned method-vinegar, sweet cream. pepper and salt. The pear frit- ters offer an excellent opportunity of using fruit too hard to eat in it's natural state, and the lemon sauce will supply the flavor that may be lacking. Should the flavor of ginger not be objection able, little of the minced Chinese pre- served root may be added just before serving.
 The escalloped corn is an uncommon method of serving this vegetable, and would be nourishing if served without ether accompaniments. The cheese may be omitted, but 1t will be found tooth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

something over, inches in length. Whereas at five years they are 54 per cent. or II inches in length. Roberts. measuring from the trochanter (the protuberance at the hip join) to the sole of the foot, estimates the length of the lower limbs at birth as about 7.6 inches on the average; and the up- per limbs, measuring from the axilla to the ends of the fingers, as about 8 inches. The lower limbs develop more rapidly than the upper. Thus, in adult life, the arms are four times as long as they are at birth; while the legs are five times as long as they are at birth.
 Head Measurements-The size and shape of the head are significant for the general vitality of the baby's life. while for it's nervous and mental de- velopment they are the most Signid- cant criteria we have considered. The head is the largest division of the or ganism at birth, proportionately. From birth to the completion of full development the head only doubles in height, and less than doubles it's di- mensiOns oth erwise, while the body as a whole elongates it's dimensions three or four times.
 The circumference of the head at birth is 139 inches for the male child This increases to IT inches and 16.6 inches, respectively. at the end of six months: and to IS inches and 17.6 inches, respectively. at the end of the first year. The breadth of the head at birth is about 3.8 inches, and the length about 45 inches, this ratio in creasing somewhat as the child grows older.
 The divisions of the skull are united by sutures, and these are not common ly ossified before the end of the sixth month. very frequently some mobility
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

at human life. . suggestion of WnaS
 one may seek to know and apply to the
 problem of a better quality of bables.
 1t is the beginning of conscious Sn"
 telligent parenthood. and of c con-
 scions, intelligent social control of the
 forces that condition the generation
 For, in proportion n we learn to 4s-
 timate, with moro or less exactnese,
 the vitality of body and mind In our
 babies, and the initial promise of the1e
 efficiency and happiness in the world.
 will we set to work to give them the
 kind of percentage they should nave, birth that will insure the realization of
 the best that is in them. Al civilized society we have long since learned that our domestic plants and animals can be improved only by selecting the right kind of stock and sub5ect1ng It to the right kind of conditions. We have gov- ernment experiment stations in every women are trained to produce grains. fruits and vegetables. and horDes. sheep and cattle, with absolute Scfen- tific control of the forces that operate in their production. Thus the quantity and quality of vegetable and animal
 life are being steadily improved, and
 the resources of civilization are being thereby enhanced. Is it not strange that we are so slow to learn how hu- man life may be controlled in ito be- ginnings with much the same certainty and results? sIs 1t not strange that we have done so little to improve the par. entage of children, and the conditions of environment that insure . better generation of men and women, when we know so much about the procea1 that insures better vegetables and fruits. and horses and cattlef
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

The first menu is designed for pro- feesionai and business people, who need less hearty food than those doing manual labor. As the majority of peo- pie cannot afford fresh fruit more than once a day, dried dates are used for the first breakfast. They should be care fully looked over, the pit removed and a roasted peanut put in it's place. then the dates carefully shaped. When the muskmelons may be afforded they make an ideal opening to the break fast for those who are fortunate enough to reside where grass is part of the possession, no refrigeration will be necessary to chill the melons. Place the fruit over night in a shady spot where the grass grows thickest; in the morning they will be naturally cool and the flavor will not be impaired, as Is apt to be the case where fruit is placed on ice.
 The cream for the hominy may be taken from the top of the milk or stir red down in the milk and the latter used. S
 Cooked cucumbers will be new to many people, and as their flavor is some
 thing like oysters they will also be relished by many who like novelties when they combine nourishment and flavor. Egg plant or tomatoes cooked after the same manner may be subSti- tuted, but when the latter are served the tomato salad should be omitted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

Height and weight-While the size of a baby varies naturally according to racial and family peculiarities, with in these limits 1t is very significant measure of vitality. Elements of size, height and weight are the most ob- vtous. as they are probably the most important. The average height of the newborn male child has been gener- ally taken as 1868 inches, with about one-f1fth of an inch less for the female. The average weight of the male child at birth is 7.3 pounds: and of the fe- male. IT pounds. These are standards derived from the authorities of conti- mental Europe.
 Warner, an English authority, gives for English children, a height of 1884 inches for males, and 1898 inches for females: and weight of 7.55 pounds for males, and 7.23 pounds for females. On the other hand, Dr. Holt, one of the
 best American authorities. gives for American children, height at birth of 20.6 inches for males, and 20.5 for fe-
 males; and weight of 7.55 pounds for
 males, and 7.16 pounds for females. The baby grows very rapidly during
 the first year. increasing in height about inches, and in weight some
 thing over 12 pounds. During the first ly 5 inches in height and pounds in weight; and the female baby grows 4.s i inches in height and about 8 pounds in weight.
 Growth in height is affected by heredi- tary influences more than is growth in weight: where growth in weight is affected by nutrition and other envt- in height. Roberts estimates that the baby at birth is about one-sixth of the height 1t will ultimately attain under SSod conditionG
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

the grains tender. When done, 1t should be thick enough to retain it's shape when spooned into the dishes, but noh so thick that it will be difficult to eat. The amount of salt which must be added during the cooking depends on the taste of the family.
 Creamy Scrambled Eg0s.
 Allow one egg for each person served and two extra for every four persons at the meal. Separate the yolks and beat with half teaspoonful of salt un- til broken. Whip the whites until stiff; then pour the latter in a hot fryer and add tablespoonful of melted butter. Pour the yolks on the whites and add four tablespoonfuls of cold water to each six eggs used. As soon as the bottom begins to cook lift it carefully with a. fork, allowing the yolks to run down. Continue this lifting process un- til the eggs are creamy mass of white and yellow. The cold water, being converted into steam, will make the eggs puffy. As soon as they are done serve on a warm dish.
 Sauted Cucumbers.
 Large green vegetables must be used. As soon as they turn the least bit vel low they become tough and will not do. Pare and slice lengthwfse, having the slices an eighth of an inch thick. Dust with pepper and salt, then tip in beaten
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

egg yolk diluted with a tablespoonful or milk; cover with flour and fry until tender and brown.
 Short.cake.
 Rub one cupful of butter into three cupfuls of bread flour three teaspoon fuls of baking powder and one-haH tea spoonful of salt. When the -four Is the consistency of cornmeal add enough sweet milk to make a dough soft enough to lift on a ioured board, and form into two layers to fit biscuit-tin sreased with drippings. There layers should be half an inch thick. Pat the lower one to fit the tin, having the center much lower than the sides. as the tendency of dough Is to rise higher in the center. Spread well with soften ed butter; then pat the other layer on it. Bake twenty minutes in a quick oven; then split and bake the dough side live minutes to prevent it's being Inderdone. The crust thus formed on both cakes will prevent soaking when the fruit is put in. When the dough is baking pare the peaches by dipping them a second in boiling water, then plungtng into cold water, when tho skins may be rubbed of. leaving the blush adhering to the pulp. Remove Place between the hot cakes and sprinkle generously with sugar.
 Graham Roils.
 Peel two large potatoes and cover 1 them tender; then mash them very smoothly. add two cupfuls of scalded milk and rub through a sieve. Add to the mixture half teaspoonfu1 of salt, one tablespoonful of sugar and enough stfted graham and white flour to make stiff batter, uafng half of each Kind Of flour. When using warm add half cupful of yeast or half a cake of con- pressed yeast, softening the latter in a little cold water. Cover and stand in a warm place until very spongy and light. At this point mix in half a cup full of softened butter and half tea spoonful of baking soda wet with . tablespoonful of cold water. Mix in enough white and graham Hours, sifted together, to make the dough elastic and
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from the dinner and another vegetable relish substituted.
 i The peach short-cake is made of rich baking-powde biscuit dough, and plain cream Is served with it. The crust is made with water instead of milk in this case, as too much fat will be produced when cream is served. If preferred, milk may be used for the dough, and instead of cream a sugar syrup will be found delicious poured over the dish just before serving. Should the days be sultry and hot dishes apt to pail, by emitting the cucumbers and serving a glass dish filled. with homemade cottage cheese topped with cream. one secures a nourishing and tempting food. Cream is omitted from the short-cake in this case.
 The foundation for the soup may be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

smooth, being careful to use as little as possible to accomplish this. Cover and let rise again, then knead and roll out
 and cut into biscuits; let rise again.
 then bake about twenty minutes in a quick oven. If eggs are reasonable the white of one beaten stiff may be added
 to the dough after the soda is mixed
 into 1t.
 Boiled Rice.
 Wash one cupful of rice in several cold waters to remove the flour, then add 1t to a kettle with two quarts of
 water absolutely boiling, and one level teaspoonful of salt. Keep the water replenished as 1t evaporates. and cook until the grains can be easily crushed between the fingers. Drain 1t into a sieve and dash cold water over 1t to remove the gelatious substance; then return the rice to the kettle, which set in boiling water. Cover the kettle. This method will give a dish Of rice absolutely free from mushiness and
 stickiness.
 Stuffed Tomato Salad. Dip firm. ripe tomatoes into boiling water a moment. then plunge into cold l water and rub the skins. Cut a slice from the top and with a small spoon scoop out the pulp. Mince one green
 sweet pepper-after discarding the seeds and white membrane-a small
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

but after two or three times they will praise the change. There is no more reason why one should serve potatoes two or three times day than there is to feed the family on beans. peas or other starchy food continually.
 In the average English family butter is not placed on the table when gravy accompanies the meat, the reason being that butter forms part of the gravy fat to the starchy food-rice, bread or rolls. Usually the dressing for salad is made with olive oil, which adds more fat to the dinner.
 The second menu is designed to satis- fly and nourish the family who do hard manual work and feel the necessity of beginning the day early with heavy meal. White fish is selected, as it con- tains less fat than mackerel and other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17

being detected at the end of the ninth month. The symmetrical closure of the sutures means a well-shaped head There are two fontanels. posterior and an anterior one. The former IS usually closed by the end of the sec ond month. while the latter, which is much larger. closes on the average about the eighteen month. An open fontanel at the end of the second year indicates that the baby's development is not proceeding normally
 These criteria of the average baby's physical development may now be sum- marked in tabular form as follows:
 Male. male. Average heisht in inches at birth. zoe 2os Aysrsse weight in pounds, at birth 91 51e Average sirth of abdomen. at birth: :1s.4 1so Average. circumference of head.
 Average h length of head, at birth s.s is "A Average width of head. at birth. 8.S S.s
 Complete statistics of the child's physical development. from birth on to maturity, are not available. Those used in this paper have been gleaned from Roberts' Manual of Anthropome-- try. Holt's Diseases of Infancy and Childhood, Halls Adolescence and Warmers Study of Children. Most of the measurements of children have been made in the public schools. and cover the ages from five or six, on to sixteen or eighteen. They relate girth.
 The most one can say is that the term average baby" as used in this paper, is designed to stimulate critical observation and study of all babies. It is point of view. way of looking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-17
How Big Is Your
 Baby?
Here Are Some Measurements Which Doctors Say
 the Normal Infant Ought to Have.
Bv GEORGE E. DAWSON Ph.D.

uted to the world a baby, fashioned ac- eording to tht full measure of love and wisdom?
 Nevertheless, the great parental im- pulse of mankind has always been sound. The baby has been nearest, to the heart of the world. All the quail ties of life that enter into what we call motherhood and fatherhood have been evoked by the baby. and they must ever be renewed through the mystic process of the generation and birth of children.
 If. then, babies in general command the instinctive interests of men, and ii such interests should be rendered more intelligent and effective in conserving the welfare of individuals and society wes may we'll enlist the aid of science in forming a Judgment as to what an average baby should be. A few of the more obvious and best ascerta1ned standards for such judgment are herewith submitted: