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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

TA HERE may be some bad stepfa-
~ thers and stepmothers. but how
about the stepchildren? Are they
all angels? Do they try to show
proper respect to the man or
woman who has undertaken to care for
them and provide for them and keep home
over their heads? No. in the majority o,
cases they make life miserable for the
parents. have had eight years expert
ence and l know I had three children
when l married my husband. One of them
was sweet and loving; the other two are
simply contemptible.> An angel could not
live with Them but through all these years
my husband has been the best of fathers
loving, kind patient. and forgivlng. If
ever stepfather deserved special crown
of glory he certainly does / do not be-
lieve another man on earth would put up
with all that he has and are my children
grateful? No they are not, although they
know that he has made sacrifices for them
that their own father would never have
made. They are all married now and we
are free to live our lives. We accuse men
of ficlSlcness, we say their love does not
last, but want to tell you that the man
who has endured martyrdom for me for
eight years loved me with his whole heart
or never could have done as he has. All
this talk about cruel stepmothers and STEP
fathers is rubbish. L. A. G."
This is the first letter we have had which
has taken this tone and for that reason
| print it. would like to know how our
constituency feel on the subject. 1 grant
the faults of some stepchildren, and yet
am loath to condemn them as class. In
the first place l don't believe that children
are naturally bad. except in q few rare
cases, and think that If they are trained
right from the beginning they will prove
manageable even with stepparents. Espe-
cally is this the case IL the second mar
riage occurs while the children are young.
Naturally If they are half grown and have
been permitted to have their own way too
much they will feel they have a right to
Judge their parents and to condemn them.
l have known second marriages which
have taken place after the children have
grown when they have felt, with a certain
degree of reason that q lack of respect
has been shown to the memory of the dead
parent and yet even with these have seen
gentleness and sweetness in the character
Of the stepparent win love and respect. I
am inclined to think that the two con-
temptibie children of whom the corre-
spondent speaks were not taught obedience
and consideration and Difference in their
earlier years. Have any Of our Corncrites
observations to offer on the subject?
would be glad to get their opinions
II y
Menu for Fish Dinner.
PLEASE give a menu for fish dinner.
MRS. NEwLYwrD."
You may begin with clam chowder, ac-
companied by crackers. 60 on to q broiled
or planked nsh served with stewed potatoes
and cucumber salad or sauce; follow this
with lobster in some form with salad Of
lettuce, or with softshell crabs and lettuce
salad After this may come crackers.
cre>se, and coffee. Or you may begin with
crab meat cocktails or lobster bisque and
crackers or rolls. have fsh after this with
Parisian potatoes or French fried potatoes,
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and then have chicken In some form with
salad and a sweet with your coffee. Or
you may start with Little Neck clans, have
second course of broiled lobster with
Julienne potatoes, and then planked FISH
with the customary vegetable surround
ing and salad. An elaborate sweet is out
OF place at the close of fish dinner. Some
light fruit is better. or cheese and crackers
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Making Peach Preserves.

Having received many good things from
the Corner. venture to offer q few helps
of my own. Now that peach time IL here
let me tell you an easy way to make peach
preserves. Prepare your fruit adding
sugar; then instead OF putting 1t on top OF
the stove place the fruit in the oveA and
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/ interrupted him.

interrupted him.
When you have children of your own
they'll be brought UP as your wife thinks
bestl "
Great Scott l suppose they WILL" he
exclaimed. II never thought of thati !"
And relapsed into silence.
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Recipe for English Omelef.

May l ask you to print your recipe for
an English omelet? The one refer to is
your own, made without milk or flour, such
as the majority of people use. l have al
ways made your kind, and in New Eng
land, where lived. every one thought it
a perfect omelet. A lady in that part of the
country gave 1t to me. and do not know
OF any one else who makes it except your
self. Although l know that the original is
yours. mean to give the recipe in my own
words and tell just how make it and serve
1t. Tor fear you might misunderstood me
and give another set of directions. Beat
the whites of the eggs until they will re-
main in the dish when inverted, then add
the beaten yolks. and salt and pepper to
taste; turn the mixture into q spider in
which one or two tablespoons of butter
have melted slowly. Place the spider on
the stove, where it will heat gradually, or
else on an asbestos plate with the gas
turned low, SO that the omelet will not
scorch. Allow plenty Of room In the pan
for the omelet to rise. When nearly heated
through except. perhaps. an inch or so of
foam. fold together with a knife and turn
on platter. II turned carefully an edge
of heated but soft foam will outline the
solid but light omelet. 1t can be served
with a border Of crlsply fried bacon and
garnished with parsley II liked. Some per-
sons prefer sprinkling of sugar over the
omelet before folding. but like to have
each add his own sweetening. In serving
cut straight across the omelet and place
some of the soft foam on top of each por-
ton. H. j. c."
am much honored that you should have
not only thought 10 highly of the omelet
you call mine but should have Transcribed
II for the benefit OF others. I hope they
may like Is as much as you do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
Saps Parents Are loo Law.

Perhaps you may think have answered
the question with which began this talk
why have the children and young people of
today such poor manners? / have said, it
is true, that it arises in large part from the
failure Of the parents to control the chill
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IHf do the children and young peo-
\A pie Of today have such poor man
Wv ners? Before l go step farther
| wish to state clearly that do
not mean to comprise all children
and young people in one sweeping con-
demnation. Still among us may be found
those with fine breeding and courtesy, but
they are rare that when we meet them
we are abnormally appreciative.
Such an example of good manners came
my way last week. At little entertain
ment l met an old friend who pressed me
TO go home with her for a cup OF afternoon
tea. When she rang the bell the door was
opened by the maid and an avalanche Of
small children-or so they seemed to me.
Like an avalanche, too, they melted away
at their mothers admonition to I" Run
along, dears."
We went into the drawing room and set
tied ourselves. The mother excused her
self for moment to give an order. and as
the tea tray made it's appearance in the
hands of the maid the eldest child. little
maiden of or 10, entered the room. BY
this time two or three other guests had
arrived, and at her mothers word of intro
duction she went from one to the other Of
u.s. dropping her pretty courtesy and shak-
ing hands with each. There was entire
self-possession and absence Of self-cou-
sciousness. but no pertness. After her
mother poured the ten the little girl passed
the tray with a cup, sugar, cream, and
lemon upon 1t, to every guest. then passed
the plate of cake, and. without word.
slipped into chair in the corner.
Her mother beckoned to her and offered
her cake. The child gave quick glance
of thanks, took the cake. and retreated
again to her corner where she ate it with
evident enjoyment but quietly She an
swered when she was spoken to. but in no
way put herself forward. In a little while
the younger sister came in. and after that
the boy. sturdy year old. Both went
the rounds of introduction with the same
easy good manners and then effaced them
selves as their sister had done. had a
chance for few words with each Of them
and found q readiness to answer questions
and absence of shyness, but very clear
illustration that they had been taught the
good. old fashioned principle that In tho
presence of grown people and strangers
children should be seen and not heard
Does this mean that they were repre- ssed
and held in bondage? Not in the least,
They were happy. healthy. normal children.
but they had been taught to behave proper-
ly before they knew better-or worsel
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have to stay my soul on the recollection
of such children the little girl Of whom
1 have Just written and Of few others
like her.
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"insistcni Personalities.

compared them mentally with another
small child of my acquaintance. who is
clever enough to promise womanhood
of remarkable performance. She has a
vigorous individuality of her own, and this
her parents have neither thwartcd. no
matter in what direction it asserts itself.
nor guided. As a consequence she is as
unpleasant housemate as 1 have ever
known. She does as pleases her, whether
this pleases any one else or not. At the
table she is i'll hammered and noisy; in
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"Breaking a Chld's Spirit.

Undoubtedly his theory was correct In
some ways. Yet to me the course of any
parents who would rather have a child ride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
German Fish Kartofcl.

"Will you please send me recipe for
German fish kartoffel-translated, fish po-
tatoes? Miss r.
Again 1 must appeal-and with sure ex-
pectation of prompt and satisfactory re-
sponse-to our German housfrauen.
know number OF excellent and savory
dishes compounded of fish and potatoes
but l am not at all certain that any one Of
them is the special preparation this corre-
spondent desires. Our German contingent
will be better informed and will make no
mistake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

Rice mullins Ia leftoyerl.
Fruit.
Iced tea.
DINNER.
Potato soup.
Chicken pudding Ia leftoverl.
Squash.
Green corn.
Peach batter pudding.
Coffee.
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon and fried peppers.
Graham gems.
Tea.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Baked omelet.
Corn fritters la leftoverl.
Bread with toasted cheese.
Pears stewed In moIasses and cream.
lea.
DINNER.
Squash soup la leftoverl.
Halibut steak.
Mashed potatoes.
Sliced cucumbers.
Stewed onions.
Watermelon.
Coffee.
X X
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Grapes.
Cereal and cream.
Baked eggs.
Whole wheat biscuit.
Tea.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Grained fsh in nappies la leftoverl.
Potato cakes Ia leftovcr1.
Toasted biscuit from breakfast.
Hot gingerbread.
Iced tea.
DINNER.
Vegetable soup.
stewed calves hearts.
Onion souffie la leftover,.
Baked macaronl.
Raspberry snow.
Cake.
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forgetfulness or lack of observance of this
simple precaution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK

SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream.
Broiled perch.
Popovers.
Toast.
Tea.
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Gold ham sliced thin.
Chiffonade salad
Toasted English mullins
Cream cheese.
jam.
Crackers.
Ginger ale punch.
DINNER.
Corn soup.
Roast veal
Green peas.
Fried eggplant,
Peach ice
Sponge cake.
Coffee.
4: u
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Cut UP peaches.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon.
Ponched eggs.
Rolls.
Toast.
Tea.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Baked eggplant with cheese ia leftoyerl.
Salad OF lettuce and peas Ia Ieftoyerl
Whole wheat bread and cream cheese sand
wiches leftover cream cheese].
Pears and grapes.
: Iced tea.
DINNER.
Cream Of lettuce soup.
Cold sliced veal.
Baked tomatoes
Boiled potatoes with parsley sauce.
Blackberry shortcake.
Coffee
TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Oatmeal and cream.
Scrambled egop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND

= HERE may be some bad stepfa-
theirs and stepmothers. but how
about the stepchildren? Are they
all angels? Do they try to show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
OUR CHILDREN AND T

r. IHY do the children and young peo-
AAj pie OF today have such poor man
wv ners? Before l go step farther
l wish to state clearly that l do
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02

Some people are determined not to
let Christopher Columbus rest In
peace. Not long ago celebrated
Jewish rabbi insisted that the great
explorer was a Jew, and now comes
a member of the Royal Geographical
society with the claim that Columbus
was a Spaniard and not an Italian.
The Spanish scientist says that the
veil OF mystery that has for four CEN
turtles enshrouded tho cradle of Co.
lumbus has at last been torn aside to
reveal him without doubt or argument
as a Spaniard. DR.. Horta says that
the Italian lineage Of tho discoverer
was accepted because there was no
authentic, respectable and authorized
historic documents" to prove to the
contrary. On the other hand, the
Spanish historian says the only ac-
cepted proof of the Italian birth of
Columbus was his own statement thai
he was born in Genoa.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
GIRL SHIPPED AS FREIGHT
Arrives at Galveston and Is Cared for
by the Y. M. C, A. There.

Galveston, Texas.-May Simpson,
beautiful young woman OF well known
family of Liverpool, England, the first
woman ever shipped across the Atlantic
as freight arrived here on board the
British steamship Indore and was i'm
mediately claimed by the consgnee, who
held a bill of lading and invoice calling
for her. The Young Mems Christian
Association of Galveston had the invoice
for the young lady and she was cared
for while here bya committee of young
ladies who saw that she was placed on
the train for Ell Paso and made ac-
quainted with the manner of travel in
America. At Ell Paso she will meet and
marry Arthur Morton, chief electrician
for the United States reclamation ser.
vice, now engaged in reclamation wor]
in New Mexico.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
New York in Blizzard.

New York.--The eastern section of the
United States, from Maine to the Caro-
lines and as far inland as western Penn
sylvania, experienced storm of blizzard
proportions for twenty-four hours that
cost several lives, injured many people,
sent vessels ashore, hampered all means
of transportation and communication,
delayed the arrival in the port of New
York OF thousands of home-comers for
the holidays and caused delay in the de.
livery of huge consignments of matte,
intended as Christmas gifts.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
PEANN'NG FOR INAUGURAL
Will Give Civic, Naval and Military
Demonstration.

Washington Gen. Leonard Wood,
chief of the staff of tht army, who has
just been named as chief marshal of the
approaching inaugural parade, has begun
to outline his plans for a military, naval
and civic demonstration.
The selection of Gen. Wood to under
take this task is in line with precedents
which, for the last several administra-
tions, has led to the selection of the
senior army officer on the active list in
Washington, regardless of political af-
fiiation.
Gen. Wood'c purpose to make the
Wilson inaugural parade as we'll bal
anced as possible in the matter of rep
resentation of the cavalry, infantry and
artillery of the army, the bluejackets
and marines and navy and adequate and
liberal representation of the national
guard and well proportioned civic dis
play.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02

An Englishman in Shanghai was
twitting the eldest sob Of DR.. Sun
Yatsen about his fathers cosmopoli-
tanism. Nobody knows for certain
where your father was born," he said.
Canton claims him and so does Hon
olulu. Before the revolution he had
not been here in China for many years.
The English port Of Hongkong was
the nearest he ever approached. l
don't see how your father can call
himself Chinama1. and in fact, I
don't know what to call him" Part
of what you say is true" answered
the son of the famous patriot. For
fifteen years my father was a man
without a country. but now" and the
boy smiled proudly, "a country ha,
been made for him."
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
CONSIDERING DATE
FOR EXTRA SESSION
REVISION OF TARIFF WILL BE THE
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS.
CLARK AND WILSON CONFER
At Hearing With Floor Leader Under
wood the Date for Opening the Ex-
ira Session Will Be Fixed.

Trenton, N. J.-Congress probably will
be called into extraordinary session by
President-Elect Wilson shortly after his
inauguration, perhaps on March Is, and
the particular Legislation that will come
before it will be tariff revision.
After two hours' conference with
Speaker Champ Clark, the president
declared he would endeavor to meet the
wishes of Democratic leaders in Congress,
who, he was informed, were anXions
that the interval between the two ses,
sions of Congress be as brief as possible.
Mr.. Wilson announced before he left
for Bermuda that he would call the ex,
ira session to convene mot later than
April Is" AS to the exact date, he said
he would consult the wishes OF the
Democratic leaders in Congress. Mr..
Clark is understood to favor March Is
as the day to begin work.
The sooner we get started the bet
ter he told the president-elect.
While the speaker said the time of the
present session would be consumed with
appropriation bills, leaving the bulk OF
the Democratic programme and plat form
pledges to the new Congress, he con-
CURED with Mr.. Wilson that the tariff
should be the foremost subject to come
before the special session.
A tentative appointment has been ar.
ranged by the governor with Mr.. Under
wood. After the conference with Mr..
Underwood, the president-elect said, he
expected to receive many members of
Congress by appointment.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
CORN FLAKES
COMPANY ATTACKED
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS IT is VIC
LATING SHERMAN LAW.
FIXES PRICES FOR RETAILERS
Government Charges That Use of Pat
ented Carton Is "Mere Subterfuge
and Device to Escape Law.

Detroit.-The Kellogg Toasted Corn
Flake Company is alleged to be violat-
ing the Sherman law in a petition filed
i'll the United States district court here
by order of Attorney-General Wicker
sham to settle for all time the extent
to which manufacturer may control re-
tail prices. The company and its Off
GERS engaged in the manufacture OF kel-
logg's Toasted Corn Flakes are charged
with fixing prices at which the flakes are
sold to retailer and consumer, prevent
ing competition which would reduce the
price to the public and creating a monop-
oily by concentrating the entire inter-
state traffic in this commodity in the
hands of jobbers and retailers who abide
by price agreements exacted by the de-
fendants
1t is alleged that the defendants have
invoked the patent laws through the Use
OF patented carton in which the flakes
are packed as a mere subterfuge and
device to escape the provisions of the
Sherman law. The government asks for
injunctions to prevent the company, its
officers and agents from controlling the
price of the breakfast food after it
leaves the hands of the manufacturer.
The petition is regarded by the govern
ment as of vast Importance because of
its hea arinu unOn tho riUht of n ami
facturer to control prices to the con-
sumer.
1t is alleged that the company sells
only to jobbers refusing absolutely to
deal directly with consumers Or with the
retail trade. The commodity, according
to the petition, is sold to jobbers at a
uniform price under an agreement that
the jobbers will sell to retailers at 0
price fixed by the defendants.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
SUSPENDERS,

Society has frowned on the mascu-
line suspenders. So the suspender
must go-has gone almost, say those
who sell wearing apparel for men. It's
the age of the belt Manly shoulders
must be unhampered by straps; only
the patient diaphragm Is to be subject.
ed to a harness. So passes another
useful device. sacrificed to fastidious-
ness. We used to eat mashed pota.
to with knife till someone with su-
percflious manners came along and
told US the fork was the proper uten-
sil for that important duty. Formerly
people poured out their hot coffee into
saucers, blew" 1t cold and then drank
1t from saucers, all unconscious of the
terrible improperly involved. Nor
was it formerly considered an indica-
ton Of boorish origin for one to sip
tea from spoon. Oh, these changing
times! Suspenders gone the way of
the bicycle and the crocheted necktie!
Is no one bold enough to do them rev.
erence? Fashion is tyrant. 1t takes
no cognizance of mans various
shapes-his embonpoint, his fullness
or deficiency of girth--it merely is
sues fiat and expects all to obey. The
time is opportune for a new declara-
ton OF independence. Let every man
who prefers suspenders to belt buy
pair forthwith and wear 1t In def
ance OF the world.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
VIRGINIA WELCOMES
WOODROW WILSON
DOES HONOR TO EIGHTH SON
CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
IN HOME WHERE He WAS BORN
Celebrates seth Anniversary of His Birth
--Bonfres Blazed the Way as
Train Passed.

Staunton, Va.-Virginia welcomed
home Gov. Woodrow Wilson, the eighth
of her native sons to be chosen president
of the United States.
From the moment the president-elect
crossed the state line at Alexandria until
he reached the little parsonage here
where he was born Sc years ago, the re-
ception given him was one of great en-
thusiasm, noisy demonstration and spec
tac,k!ar display. Escorted by troops CT
cavalry, military companies and torch
light procession in which practically the
whole town participated, the governor
and Mrs. Wilson motored through the
streets of Staunton to the home of the
Rev. DR.. A. N. Frazer, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Jos.
R. Wilson, father of the president-elect,
lived in 1856.
With Mrs. Wilson, the president-elect
paused for a minute on the illuminated
portico of the house and greeted DR..
Frazer. The band struck up Dixie"
"It's fine to be back again. exclaimed
the president-elect as he stepped indoors.
Suffering still from the effect of bis cold,
he retired Immediately to the room in
which he was born, where the chief pro-
gram of the jubilee was carried out
Outside the crowds surged the streets.
which were alive with color and flags
and electrical display. From far and
wide, native children of Staunton had
come to greet their fellow-townsman.
Except for an informal visit year ago,
Mr.. Wilson had not been here since he
was three years old.
Staunton was not alone in celebrating
the arrival in Virginia of the distin-
guished visitor. Bonfres blazed the way,
fireworks shot across the skies and red
lights threw a festive glare at all sta
tions along the route, though the train
glided by most of them without stopping.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1913-01-02
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm
est Of All.

For fifteen years 1 have suffered
from insomnia, indigestion and ner
vousness as a result of coffee drink
ing" said a surgeon the other day.
Urea Is equally injurious because Il
contains caffeine, the same drug found
In coffee).
THE dyspepsia became so bad that
! had to limit myself to one cup At
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after ate it.
"All the attendant symptoms of In
digestion, such as heart burn, palpits
ton, water brash, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth
nervousness, ETC., were present to
such degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as surgeon.
THE result of leaving Off COFFEE
and drinking Postum was simply mar
velous. The change was wrought
forthwith, my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re
stored" Name given upon request
Read the famous little book, THE
Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "Theres
reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated
powder form, called Instant Postum
1t Is prepared by stirring level ten
spoonful In cup Of hot water. addin1
sugar to taste, and enough cream q
bring the color to golden brown.
instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor is y
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-W
cup tin 80 cts, 100-cup tin SO cts
A 5-cup trial tin mailed for grocer
name and 2-cent stamp for pastagS
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle CreeL
Mich. ADV