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The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Graham Nut Bread.

II have seen in your corner that some one
wanted a recipe for graham nut bread and
ind that can help you. am but IA
years Of age and make the bread myself.
Il is very nutritious and can really take
the place Of cake.
GRAHAM NUT BREAD-Two cups Of
graham four, two cups Of white -four lsift
before measuringl. one cup sugar. one cup
chopped nuts. Mix all well together with
four teaspoons Of baking powder. Stir two
cups Of milk into well beaten eggs; mix all
weil together and pour into pans. Let stand
for twenty minutes; bake In oven for forty
i've minutes. This recipe makes two loayss.
IN. n"
II cooks q good deal older than this "A
year old girl could give recipes so clearly
expressed and written In 30 good hand
they might esteem themselves lucky. I feel
under personal obligations for the recipe
and have no doubt my feeling Ii shared
by the other housskeepers who read this.
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comes too hard to pour. While stiIl warm
cut into squares with q knife.
POPCORN BALLS.
Put q cup each Of brown sugar and OF
molasses and tablespoon Of vinegar into
q saucepan. heat slowly. cook for twenty
minutes. and add two tablespoons Of but
ter. When the mixture has boiled after
this until little dropped in cold water is
brittle between the fingers turn into II
enough popcorn TO make a mixture as stIn
as can be stirred. Set to one side orpour
into a dish and when It IL cool enough to
touch form II into balls with the buttered
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dropped into cold water. turn into creased
pans and as it cools cut into squares with
a buttered knife.
NUT CARAMELs.
Heat together over a slow fire two cups
of granulated sugar and a quarter cup each
Of butter and molasses and when these are
melted and well mixed put IN a half cup
OF cream. Stir until the mixture is blend
ed and begins to bubble. but not after the
boil is really under way. When the candy
shows signs OF hardening II dropped into
iced water, take from the stove and beat
until the mixture becomes creamy stir >
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Com Starch Beads.

ct am a boy II years old and am very
much interested in collecting Indian relics,
such as arrow heads. axes, or in fact any
thing in the line Of Indian relics Of any kind.
and fossils. II some one has any and does
not care for them / will gladly pay the post
age or express IL they will be kind enough
to send them to me. Ny mother makes
corn starch beads instead Of rose beads,
and this is her recipe:
CORN STARCH BEADS-One cup fine
table salt. half cup cornstarch. half cup
water. Heat the salt very hot; mix the
water with the cornstarch, and pour over
the salt. They may be made any color with
powder or liquid paint. Please give me the
address Of any one who will send me speci-
mems or give me the address. z. D."
1 confess to a soft spot in my heart for
boys and find myself touched by the letter
of the little lad who Is SO anxious to make
good his claim as one who would exchange
through the corner that he sends his moth
er's recipe for cornstarch beads and omits
to tell us how the beads are moulded after
they are mixed! Bless the boyI hope he
may get his Indian relics, as many as he
wants, and that they may 90 to him soon.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
SEA FOAM FUDGE.

Cook three cups Of light brown sugar. a
cup OF cold water. and a tablespoon Of vine
gar together. heating slowly and not stir
ring after u begins to boil. When a1ittle
Of it dropped into cold water makes hard
ball take 1t from the fire and pour 1t at once
on the stiffiy whipped whites Of two eggs
beating hard until It begins to stifren. Fla
vor with vanilla or any other favoring
you life. II you wish you may put a third
Of a cake Of unsweetened chocolate, grated.
with It when 1t began to cook, or add nuts
to IT when 1t Is done. Pour into q creased
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hands. rolling the balls in freshly popped
corn until this coats them thoroughly.
Wrap each ball In waxed paper and keep
in q cool place.
FRUIT SQUARES.
Boil four cups Of granulated sugar and
q cup Of cold water in q saucepan until the
sugar begins to yellow little. not stirring
at all after it is dissolved. Grease shallow
square pans with straight sides and just
before the sugar Is taken from the fire strew
in the pans seeded raisins. shredded citron.
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figs, dates, cocoanut. and bits Of any can
died fruit. Pour the yellowish sugar over
this evenly, making q fiat surface by press
ing down the candy with "a halved lemon.
II you wish you may dip this in butter or use
it plain. While the candy Is soft cut into
squares or bars with knife dipped in but
ter.
cANDIED ORANGE OR LEMON PEEL.
Peel the fruit and cut the rind first into
quarters, then into long strips. Lay them
in a saucepan with enough cold water TO
cover them. bring this to a boil. then drain.
and to the peel of six good sized orange or
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cooked to the stage that 1t spins thread
from the tip OF a fork dipped into itsremove
from the IRE and beat into It the stifiiy
whipped whites Of two eggs. The first
preparation should have been taken from
the fire when it has begun to harden in
cold water. favored with vanilla to taste.
and the mixture with the egg now be beaten
into it and whipped hard. When the COM
blnation begins to stiffen add two cups Of
chopped nut kernels. pour into creased
pans. and cut into squares.
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cup Of chopped nut kernels into it, turn
into a creased pan. and cut into squares as
YOU would. other carameis.
COCOANUT BALLS.
Put into saucepan three cups Of granu-
lated sugar, add two cups Of cold water,
and boil until the sugar spins thread from
the tip Of fork dipped into it. Into this
sirup stir a good sized cocoanut grated
the prepared dry cocoanut does not answer
the purpose quite as well-take the sauce
pan at once from the fire and turn the con-
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

kind Of solution the hair is put to soak in
that causes the roots to swell so that It
can be combed, or rooted, as 1t is called.
MRS. ]. r. I"
am sorry to say that I am not qualified
to answer these questions and even if
knew the addresses at which such articles
as the correspondent mentions could be
procured I could not give them in print.
But hold the address in the confident ex-
pectation that it will be sought by some
Cornerite who knows and will give the
needed information
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Needs a Wagon.

My husband, who is over 20 years old,
is crippled with rheumatism so that he
is unable to do much besides a little ped
ding. We have a horse, but no buggy or
spring wagon. We also nave a nice garden
and try to grow all 1 can so as to make
my store bill as small as possible, but we
nave q little boy Of II and two little girls,
pne u and the other Il, so that have
little to spend in any way. II any one had
an old buggy or wagon my husband could
use. or an old carpet with which I could
cover the floor in cold weather, would
be grateful MYRTLE w"
Does any one possess q vehicle he Is will
ing 20 give away? The price Of transporta-
i!on IS heavy for anything OF this sort, an6
yet the picture Of the crippled husband
sndeavorinE to exc out a living by peddiing
when he has no spring wagon 70 convey
him and his goods from place to place tugs
at my sympathies. hope there may be
q possibility Of his want being met, and
Of the rug 70 cover the bare floor going to
the patient and hard working wife. will
be happy to furnish the addressou appiica-
ton.
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saucepan from the fire, turn into a shall
low creased pan. and cut into squares with
buttered knife as soon as the candy is
partly cool.
MAPLE CARAMELS.
Crush coarseiy two pounds of maple
sugar, put it over the fire with q quart Of
rich miIk-if it is part cream, 80 much the
better-and cook steadily. You must be on
the alert to see that the milk does not
scorch before it boils. When the candy has
reached the point where 1t hardens when
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should possess il one is to be fine per-
former. but you can give enjoyment to
yourself and to others by even a slight
ability. You will also gain an appreciation
of music which will be OF value to you.
am sure there must be some one who will
gladly make the exchange you suggest.
and will give your address to any one
who wishes it with this plan in view. Let
me advise you not to be too easily dis
couraged II after your lessons begin you
make slow progress for a while. Even a
little facility takes time and trouble to
win
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tents into bowl or set the saucepan where
the candy will chill quickly. When cool
enough to handle make into balls with the
fingers. roH these in powdered sugar, and
wrap in waxed paper.
DIVINITY FUDGE.
Stir together q cup OF water and one Of
maple sirup. two cups OF granulated sugar.
and a tablespoon Of vinegar. put over the
fire and cook until a little OF the candy
hardebs in cold water. While this is cook
ing have boiling in another saucepan a cup
OF granulated sugar and half cup OF cold
water. Do not stir. When the sugar has
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Hon Can We Assist2

I'VE would be pleased to have your as
sistance in finding US two small children
to live with US. We wish them more for
company than anything else, as we have no
children. We will be glad to give further
particulars to any one wishing them.
MRS. P. d. p"
No name, no stamp, and no postoftice ad-
dress accompany this request.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Would Join the Workers.

Let me in among your friends, will you
not? l think need you as much as you
need me. c. T. A. "
This letter has no heading or address ex-
cept the name of building. We are glad
TO have the writer among US and to extend
TO her hearty welcome, but will she not
give US more of clue TO her Identity or
tell us how we can meet the need to
which she refers2
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Hon 10 MAKE Cottdee Cheese.

"win you tell me how to make cottage
cheese? Everyone but me seems to have
been born knowing how; at any rate, 1
haven't cook book that tells. L. NJ J."
You are unfortunate in your cook books.
In the row that graces my shelves can.
find several sets of directions for the prep
sration you wish. The one give is my
own and can recommend It: Heat sour
milk slowly, putting It where It will not
scorch. When it breaks, the whey sep
arating from the curds, turn all into a
coarse muslin bag, hang 1t up and let It
drip without squeezing until perfectly dry
Put the curds into q wooden bowl, chop
them fine, salt to taste and work with
milk or cream and butter into q smooth
mass; keep in cool place until you are
ready to use it. You can either send It to
the table in the ball or mould in which you
have formed it after making. or improve
1t by working enough cream into 1t to
make it still softsr-the consistency Of the
Philadelphia cream cheese. Sometimes
this is called pot cheese. but cottage cheese
Is q prettier name
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Extra Copy on Hand.

Some time ago some one wrote and asked
for the words Of the poem, Just a-wearyin'
for you" Several copies have been sent
and the correspondent who requested it
has been supplied. An extra copy is at my
command II any one desires it and will
send a stamped and addressed envelope
for the verses. Another query Of a like
character to that answered by the verses
just mentioned has come to hand, and
trust may receive as satisfactory q re-
sponse.
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which reference was made has been given
away. but hope that the appearance Of
your letter may bring an offer Of another
for your son. 1 am especially interested
in boys making their way with an educa-
ton against difficulties. and glad OF any
chance 1 can get to lend them a hand.
Others feel as do, and 1 trust the die
tionary will come to your boy in short
time.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Invalid Wants Callers.

II wonder II you can help me. Ny moth
er is an invalid and would like to see some
persons who would drop in and sit with her
q short while. Do you know OF any one
who would do this? L. o. H"
I print this in the assurance that will
soon receive an application for the address
of the invalid mother from some friendly
soul who will be happy to " drop in and
brighten the long DAYS.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
AHow TO Burn.

II Perplexed, who has had trouble with
her angel cake. will allow it to burn sEght-
ly she will have no trouble on account Of its
falling out of the pan when this is inverted.
Don't let her burn 1t too much and she
should wait until it has raised or else it
will crack on top. FIRST AID.p
Thank you for the suggestion, which will
doubtless be Of assistance to others besides
Perplexed." I indorse your counsel to
her not to let 1t burn too much. To my mind
few things are meaner than a scorched cake
whether 1t be of the angel variety or some
other kind. The recipe you were good
enough 10 send with your advice will appear
elsewhere. Thank you for that, too.
Student Wants Dictionary.
In q recent issue you printed a letter
from correspondent who had a diction-
ary to give to student. should so much
like to have 1t for my son, VINO has lust
started in business college. His books,
stationery, and the like push me to the
utmost to pay, and the dictionary would
be great help to him, as cannot see my
way clear to buying him new one. !
will gladly pay parcel post on IT.
MRS. W. B. W."
/ am sorry to say that the dictionary to
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
No Ribbons 10 Wear 10 School.

Il would like to ask some of the con-
stituency for some silk or velvet pieces
to make q sofa pillow top. Also for some
second hand ribbon for my little girls TO
wear to school. I have two little daughters
and they have never had the pleasure OF
wearing ribbons to school as the other
children do. I would be glad to write to
any Of our club. MRS H. T."
A while ago we printed an appeal like
this for hair ribbons for little school girl
and It received a generous reply. 1 trust
This plea may have a similar reception
and that the little school girls may be
enabled to have hair ribbons, like their
mates, as well as that the silk or velvet
pieces may be supplied for their mothers
pillow top.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

MLAIOAN hIoDI<o.
Cook together two cups OF light brown
sugar. q half cup Of cream, and butter the
size Of an egg until a little Of 1t forms a
soft ball in cold water. Just before taking
from the ire add teaspoon Of vanilla and
stir in a cup Of the chopped kernels Of
English walnuts or pecans. beat all together
until the mixture begins to look creamy.
and turn into creased pans before it be-
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

I'm reading your page the other day
~ l noticed an item in regard to a
blind girl, who wishes a typewriter.
l have one. 1t is packed in
regular box and is in good repair.
Possibly some one in the business could
overhaul it and put it in perfect condition.
/ Will send it free OF expense to you and
you may, If you wish, place a notice in the
Sunday paper stating the name and ad-
dress of the one who will receive it,
This letter is not signed or dated and
gives no clew to the identity or home OF
the writer The feelings II aroused in me
were of a mingled nature. Qualification,
in the first place. that there seemed a
probability of the blind girl receiving her
machine; then disappointment that there
was no means Of getting in touch with the
writer, and a sensation of annoyance at
the suggestion Of the machine going TO
the office of the paper. I have said 30
many times that no article must be sent to
me at the office. hope earnestly that the
publication Of this comm unIcation may
lead to my receiving word from the writer
as to who and where she is, and that the
blind girl may thus have the typewriter
offered.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Pinch Of Sail Helps.

- wonder II some one wouldn't be glad
to know that pinch OF salt added to fudge
penochie makes it much better? This Is
my first contribution to your corner. but
don't believe it will be the last.
5. l. c."
We are glad to welcome you with useful
hints at any time. There are many articles
besides the confectionery benefited by q
pinch OF salt. as most housekeepsrs have
learned by experience
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Wants 10 Study Music.

Il am a widow. % years old. Do you
think II is too late for me to begin to study
music? have always had desire to take
piano lessons. 1 am a lover Of music, and
while do not expect to earn my living b.
the art would like to be able to play Just
a little, as feel much out OF place with the
refined people who have kindly given my 4
year old daughter and me a home, and I
have no accomplishments whatever. I
married at II. and have been too busy help
ing to support and care for a sick husband
to think Of anything else. I can sew nicely.
and would be glad to exchange sewing for
piano lessons. 1 can make children's
clothes. shirtwaists, or dresses, and would
be so glad to sew to pay for the lessons.
MRS. NJ. P"
II you are willing to practice do not
think II at all too late for you to begin to
study the piano for the sake Of the pleasure
1t will give you. 1t is said that after the
teens the fingers lose the suppleness they
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Tools for Hair Work.

"wIll you kindly tell me where can get
The tools to work in hair? Iwant hackle
Nor Strengthening hair and comb to root
the hair after Il 10 Strengthened, also the
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21

wish, and hope that it may come to the
eyes OF some one who has an autoharp
looking for a loving owner.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Post Cards for Pieces.

"I have some post cards would like to
exchange for silk or any kind Of pieces.
Mrs. E. p"
You will probably have a number Of re-
plies to this offer. haye your address to
give to applicants.
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Has No Musical Instrument.
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deserted me and it is hard to get things for
myself and the children, and il any one has
a phonogrsph that Is no longer wanted by
the present owner will be glad to pay the
express. MRS. w. D."
hold the address
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Wants 10 Make Eriends.

Il would like to join some woman's club
or card party that would gain me friends
as the lonely woman did about whom
read in your column. would be glad OF
anything that would help pass some Of my
time during the day and as am stranger
have a good deal OF leisure. have not
made many friends since coming here and
don't know how or where to make them.
MRS. NJ r. "
I shall be glad to give your name to
anyone who writes and wishes to know you
for the purpose of making life less lonely
for you. Personally should think a good
plan would be for you to Identify yourself
with some Of the many interesting char
tiles and to find through them some helpful
way in which 10 dispose Of that time which
hangs heavy on your hands. There Is
great need Of workers in all philanthropies
as in all churches and you would find
broadening OF your interests in this way
that you, As a stranger. could ind In nc
other. I would be glad TO hear from you
later that you had taken this advice and
had been helped by It. The longer live
the more I appreciate the fact that there
are few en1oyments In life keener than
those which come from the feeling that one
Is Of service to others.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Christian Science Literature.

(hTIStidn SCienCe Literature.
% am greatly interested in Christian
Science literature, but am not in cir
cumstances to buy books. II any one owns
some books of this kind which are unused
on the shelf will gladly pay expressage.
/ am glad to send you a recipe In return for
the fayors / have had from the Helping
Hand. MRS. s. c."
Most Of the Christian Scientists have
known have been earnest enough in their
belief to be glad to bring their publications
into the hands of those interested In the
faith. am therefore safe in promising
Mrs. S. C. that It will not be long before
she will have some. at least, Of the Iitera-
ture she Graves. viii give her address to
any one who wishes to send her the books.
& 4 r
Has No Musical Instrument. ..
'I am a little girl, 10 years old, and my
mother saw in your corner that some one
had an autoharp to give away, and l told
my mamma was going to write to you
and see II could please have it I have
no musical instrument in my home and
think would like one. hope am not
too late. ELrzABETH P.".
II ySu had given me the signature OF the
person who offered the autoharp might
have been able to put you in the way of
getting It. As 1t is, I have no way OF
knowinS the writer OF the letter. But by
putting your note here you may gain your
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Children Want a Phonograph.

NNIuTtH W uHI q HUIIVBIuPH'
e. Has any one a phonograph TO give
away3 1 have three small children and
they would much enjoy 1t. Ny husband has
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
MEXICAN KISSES.

pan and cut in squares as you would other
The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
Looking for a Poem.

Looking for a Poem.
DO you suppose you can help me to find
! poem which contains the following lines:
Poor Friar Philip lost his wife
The Joy and comfort Of his life;
BE mourned her not as other men.
a. think the name OF It is Poor Friar
Philip Mrs. r. 2. B."
Still IN Need.
Some time ago wrote to you Of the
case Of an elderly woman. whose furri-
ture had been burned. and who was badly
in need Of q couch or lounge. . rocker.
some rugs-in fact. anything and almost
everything to make her comfortable in the
house. As she is still in need. write to
bring the matter before you again. as the
time Of year IL here when people often
get new things, and may be able to send
some Of their wernout pieces to her. Write
to mo for her address, please.
Miss L. u. J."
WIN some of the cornerites not taxa this
case into eonsideration7
Offers TGietp Of Things.
have an abdominal belt some maga-
EiDeA vefvst nfecra fancy r,natnrfaln ieft
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have an abdominal belt. some maga-
Einea velvet pieces. fancy materials LEFT
The Springdale news., 1913-12-26

all Democratic primary elections.
 The same rules provide that the Democratic party in Arkaneas shall eoasis, of all eIigib and le eyally qualified white electors who have paid poll sax, and who have open ly declared their allegiance to the principles and policies of the Dem ocratic party as est forth in the platform of the last preceding naf- ional and aate Democratic conven- tions, and who ale il sympathy with the success of the Democratic party in the next succeeding elee- tion. There was some talk today of calling special meeting of the committee to reseind the action -aken Ut Wednesday's session. in so far as it seeks to prevent Demo- erats from voting at the next pri- mary who did not support Gov. Hays in the special gubernatorial elee- ton held last July
The Springdale news., 1913-12-26
DEMOCRATS PROTEST.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 20 Prominent Demo rats from various sections of the tsate are filing pro- tests against the action of the Democratic state central committee in describing who should be entitled to vote in the general state primar- ies to be held next March It was pointed ou- by one of the cores pondents that the committee ex- ceeded is authority in declaring it's party loyalty rule The primary rules as adopted by the last Demo- cratic state convention contained a resolution with the following pro- vision:
 "The right of suffragee in tie Democratic primaries a defined in a preceding section shall not be en- larged or restricted by the order or resolution of any Democratic exeeu- tive or central committee or by any judge a Democratic primary election =
 The defenition referred to in a preceding section of tie rule fol- ows
 Electors to membership in the Democratic party as defined in arti- 'le l. Section ?. of these rules. vho have paid poll tax aZ the ime forcolleeting taxes next pie eding the election, or who have become subject to poll tax since the assessment for that year. and no ther shall be entitled 10 vote in