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learn It and unable to pay the high price
asked by different institutions. I am q
widow and the mother Of three small chill
dren. and besides them I have the care Of
my parents. who are old. feel this IL one
thing can learn and do at night when the
babies are asleep and my days work 10
done. I am anxious to earn money In this
way. I have some cigar bands will gladly
send to any one who wants them.
MRS. r. NJ W."
never like to throw cold water on any
scheme for making money II there seems
the least chance Of its being q success. but
this is something in which can offer you
no encouragement. I know little Of the
different institutions to which you refer
as asking high prices for teaching the art
Of picture play writing. I have been told
good plays for the moving pictures are in
demand. but to write1hese one must not
only have an ability for fiction but q
training in knowing what will do well In
the dramatic line as a moving picture.
Even a trained story writer might not be
able to prepare the material for moving
picture plays and it Is practically impos-
sible for one lacking experience as an
author to hope to succeed. I am sorry to
seem discouraging and II there il anyone
better able to throw light on the matter
than am. I shall be very glad to receive and
print any communication on the subject.
Thank you for your offer Of the cigar bands.
1 have no doubt 1t will receive an early
reply.
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80 FULLY intended 10 answer all the
- letters and cards that We're sent me.
and I want to write to all who have
sent the children ribbons, but there
have been so many kind friends that
I find haven't time or postage for all who
wanted my address. A farmers wife with
twin babies doesn't have much leisure, but
have received six packages Of ribbons
more than all the children have had in all
their lives. I am going to write to those
who sent them, but I'm afraid I can't ac-
knowledge all the letters and cards VIII
you please announce in your Corner that
i thank every one that offered to send me
ribbons, and may God bless them all! I
had no idea there were so many kind people
in the world You have no Idea how pleased
my girls are with their ribbons.
Mrs. A. G.
You will remember that this Is the farm
er's wife who wrote asking for few hair
ribbons for her little girls. who longed to
have them like the other children Their
mother could not afford to buy the ribbons.
and her appeal printed in the Corner
brought the response which has SO de-
lighted her children and herself. ! am
glad to give place to her acknowledgment
and thanks
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II never IKE to 60 to that house until
after the children are In bed" . friend said
to me the other day wnen We spoke Of max
ing q call In the neighborhood. There II
no such thing as coherent and uninterrupt-
ed conversation a. long as they are up.
They chatter all the while. and quarrel
among themselves, and the mother has alb
solutely no authority over them. When thes-
father speaks they obey. but they pay no
attention to anything the mother tells them
to do
Every one Of US could recall plentiful in
stances Of the kind, and yet be no nearer
answering our correspondent query as to
why mothers take insubordinate children
to call with them, or the question TO which
I would like to have a rational and salts
factory reply. Why do mothers permit
their children to be unruly and disobedient
In the first place? VIII some Of the Cor
nerites supply responses to both inquiries.
that We may print them and discuss them!
Selfshneu Of Sunday Tiatng.
The third question-as to Sunday visiting
Il am afraid must be answered. not mere
iy by the excuse Of tboughtlessness but also
by the charge Of selfishness. Surely every
woman who runs a house q her own must
know what care and toll she IL tmposing
upon another housekeeper when she be-
slows her society and that Of her family
except after special Invitation.
Put yourself IN the othsr woman's place
for a minute: think what Sunday means to
you and what II ought to mean to her.
Don't you think Of It as q day when life
Is different and In q measure Lighter than
on week days? You probably plan your
cooking 30 as to get a fair proportion of II
done on Saturday and win for yourself
little relief on the day Of rest. The dish
washing and q certain amount OF housework
you cannot escape. but you try to slip
from your shoulders the full burden OF daily
care for q brief while, that you may gain
strength to resume II again Monday morn
ing.
What would 1t mean to you to have unex-
pected company thrust upon you for one or
more meals on Sunday? That 10 just what
It means to the woman you visit on Sunday!
have no criticism to offer OF the invited
guest who comes to you on Sunday That Is
something you have counted upon and reck-
oned that the pleasure Of the visitor would
compensate for the extra work, but the IN
hidden guest must be pretty sure Of bring
ing a welcome to him or her before ventur-
ing to come to a Sunday neal Even tie
Sunday call should be made with Judgment.
and the incursiou OF q horde OF visitors Is
more often a plague than a pleasure.
Certain friends OF my own have a way Of
dropping IN on Sunday afternoon and they
are always welcome, but they are friends Of
my heart-not formal callers who make a
drain on my strength. Go to see the sick or
lonely on Sunday and brighten the shut-in
by your visits. but don't take your entire
families" and. above all. don't make a
convenience Of your hosts and rob them 81
their share In tie day of rest
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An Offer of Pattens.

II have the following paper patterns for
any one who will pay postage for them:
Woman's two piece suit. semi-ftting coat.
size SO: girls circular boomers, II years:
girls one piece dress. II years; woHan's
princess dress. panel front and back. gath
cred side cores, size 80 inches; woman's
closed drawers. waist % inches: girls suit.
coat and complete dress. u years; girls
dress. deep armhole. u years: woman's
semi-princess dress. body and sleeve in ono.
seven gored skirt. SO inches. I shall be
so grateful II you will publish a recipe for
nougat. the kind one buys in bars both pink
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Fire Took Everything.

For several months have been think
ing of writing YOU in behalf Of dear old
lady who Is badly in need Of everything for
her house Some time ago everything she
had was burned and she cid not get a sin
gle dollars worth Of insurance. She is an
elderly woman. alone. and needs rugs. cur
tains, bedding. especially blankets and
linens and also dishes and some pictures
However. the thing she needs the most u
probably a lounge or couch. She works in
her garden all the time and when she comes
into the house she IL often so tired she has to
lie down. and I have heard her wish for a
lounge often. It occurred to me some Of
the readers Of the Corner might have some
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could not be made to a more worthy person
nor to one believe, who would appreciate
them more L. NJ J."
Those OF US who love our possessions not
only on account Of their practical value.
but because of associations will know how
to feel for this woman. who. when well
along In years and alone. meets with such
q loss as this. her friend. describes. I
hope some one will be moved to supply
some Of the wants Of this needy one and
to pay part at least of the charges OF freight
or expressage. I shall look for early appl.-
cations for her address
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MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND.

assistance myself II Is in the form OF a
hint about ounces. Some DO not care for
ounces alone. and wish TO say that II You
use o1e-half as many or more apples as
you do ounces IN making fruit butter or
marmalade you will be pleased Use good
sour cooking apple and the same proper
ton Of sugar as you do when cooking
ounces alone. and am sure you will like
the change. Mrs. A. O."
There are many persons who do not like
tie decided favor Of ounces IN MARINA
lade who will be glad to Try this variation.
Apples may be mingled with ounces IN
making jelly in the same manner. and
should think the combination would be
good.
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take their unruly children to call with them
and surfer them to indulge In the conduct
described by my correspondent 1t would
be hard for me to believe even the most
careless parent would permit such be-
havior did not have memories to confirm
her statementA I have sat in my own
drawing room and seen child scratch the
varnish on an inlaid table with pin. jump
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"Ye-es." she said, rather doubtfuily.
" They are dear little things. but they don't
come to visit US often. and when they do 1t
rather wears me out"
"What Is the matter with them!' I in
quired.
The grandmother hesitated moment.
well. the truth is, my daughter doesn't
bring them up in the way raised my chill
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Invalid Wants a Dress Form.

II saw the notice Of q dress form SO gen
erously offered and II some worthier-1
mean needier-one 10 not anxious for It, I
would like to get 1t for a little woman
know She is an invalid and would like
to earn money with her needle. Her desire
has been to make little house dresses and
office dresses for sale. I am stenographer
and cannot help her much, but have prom
ised to get as many sales for her dresses
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you got. and II did you goodr But she
says she'll teach them to mind when they
get older-ant you know what that means.
Well I know what it means. Illustra-
tons abound on all sides in the form OF
unruly children who make HE a burden to
all who come in contact with them. A
mother may possibly have q right to make
q martyr OF herself to her chNdren's
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Morning for Hardest Task.

Times have been n my life-and they are
by no means past-when I could not have
applied so charitable a word as 81 thought
less to the course Of any one who took
my mornings from me. The old saying.
The morning hour has gold in its mouth"
conveys a deep truth. 1t is the time to get
hold Of any piece Of work. while mind and
body are still fresh after the nights sleep
and do your best with 1t.
I have known of some persons who
claimed their brains and hands were In as
good order in the afternoon or evening
Rs earlier in the day. but such people are
the exceptions. As a rule. we all Of US
count on the morning to do the hardest
tasks that fall to us, to discharge the most
exacting duties. and II there are lighter la
bors not to be disposed Of then we post
pone them until later In the day.
/ do not mean to be harsh in my judg-
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FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

DINNER.
Vegetable soup.
curr!ed veal Ia left overl.
Boiled rice.
Chilled bananas.
succotash Ia left overl.
Apple tart
Coffee.
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon and fried peppers.
Popovera
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Clam bouiIlon.
Sliced cucumber and lettuce salad
Baked potatoes.
Peaches and pearl
Iced tea
DINNER.
Clam bouliion.
Soft shell crabs.
Rice croQuettes IL left overl.
Peas.
Berry pis
Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons
Nush and milk-
Bacon.
Quick muffins.
Tea, coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Creamed eggs.
Fried mush Ia left over1.
Toasted mufiins from breakfast
Peach shortcake-
Iced tea.
DINNER.
Potato soup.
Boiled fresh tongue.
String beans.
Baked macaroui
STEAMED berry pudding. :,
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ments. but when women take eho morn.
ing hours for calling am always tempted
to feel either they have little to do At
home or else they NEGLECT their work. I
have nothing TO say of the women who 20
to classes in the morning or who stop in
on their way to or from market to leave
a necessary message. But axreo with my
correspondent in censure of the callers who.
as she says. stay long, long hours, to the
distraction of the overworked housewife
Years ago friend OF mine useo .o
me IN this way. she was eH.....,
TOO. clever ana one OF inc u'os' ues
takers 1 ever knew. sne never cAlie
out bringing inspiration anu sthne1s
her. Yet with all my heaH wisneo pig
could have bestowed these az SOME o."o'
hours OF the day than IN the hoienoou.
In the afternoon or evening ~ou'o AHs
welcomed her with much greater enJo'
ment and without the feeling OF suht uas'
oppressed me even IN the MIDST OF nef
liveliest chat when thought OF the unnn-
ished work awaiting me-work "nicn
would have to crowd into time mao men
tally set aside for other duties.
Do you recollect the story OK the wr1tef
Of the hymn beginning:
II love to steal while away
From every numbering care,
And Of her reply to the unpleasant neigh
Dor, who had the habit Of breaking In on
the writer's hours Of work? Il wonder
who helped you write that hymn! SAID
the neighbor spitefully. irritated at the sue
cess the verses had won. Il think you
did, said the writer. quietly.
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lack OF decent conduct. but she has no bust
ness TO compel others to endure the null
sance Of unruly youngsters, such a. are
described by the writer Of the letter begin
ming this talk.
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Concerning Early Ancestors.

"A little while ago read a oommunica-
don signed westfeld in which the writer
says: Ny people were Quakers from Ohio
Ny people were Quakers also. from Harri-
son county, Ohio. and would like SO much
to find some one who could tell me some
thing about them. Ny grandfather. Hugh
Guyun, lived ne ar Cadiz. O.. and died there
in 1861, aged 90. He is buried at West
Grove.
Did the Quakers have burytng grounds
Just for their own people. or is West Grove
near Cadiz, or why are they buried at this
place? And did Quakers have church
records Of marriages and deaths? II 50.
where can some Of these old records be
found?
MY grandfather was twice married
first to Margaret Russell and second to my
grandmother, Hannah Thomas. My people
ere nearly all gone and the few left are
widely scattered. making 1t difficult to find
out anything about them Perhaps you
may be able to tell me OF some one who
could inform me where to write in order
to learn something Of my early ancestors
MARY K"
Before this We have been fortunate in
bringing together the scattered members
VI LIABILITIES, anu nope III tuAs case We
may be fortunate enough to put you in the
way Of securing Information about your
ancestors regret to say that personally
cannot tell you where to look for records
OF the early ouakers. Undoubtedly these
exist. in some form. but those Of Ohio are
remote from your present home, and feel
the beet way to help you is by giving this
publicity to your quest I know We have
-
some Of these Friends may be able to fur
aish the knowledge you seek. Your ad-
dress shall Be filed and sent on application.
x
Wiring Picture Plays.
Il am asking a fortune. Will some one
who 10 successful in writing moving pic
ture plays and finding ready sales for the
asrae teach me the artl I am anxious to
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! \

"A LETTER has come to me from one
~ Of our constituency which wish to
~ talk over with the rest Of you. Tho
questions 1t contains are among
those which touch all Of US rather
closely, and I would be interested to know
the views upon them Of some Of the Cor
nerites. It follows:
Here are some questions I would like
to ask through your Corner. Why cannot
our friends make their frequent calls on
the busy housewife in the afternoon. in
stead OF in the morning. In the afternoon
most Of the necessary work Of the day Is
over: in the morning the time Is full and
yet callers come at that time and stay
long. long hours. to the distraction Of the
overworked housewife. Why. too. will the
thoughtless caller when she comes in the
winter. stand at the outer door and detain
the housekeeper. who is only thinly clad
for the house, while the visitor is heavily
cloaked. have known women to become
thoroughly chilled In that way and take a
heavy cold.
why, also. will mothers make calls. ac-
companied perhaps by two or three en-
fants terribles.' who upset the entire house
with noise and quarrels. petitions for some
thing to eat, and drive every one wild. with
out receiving a word Of reproof. until the
dearest friend Of the mother is brought
almost to despis!ng a woman who was once
her best friend?
why will women who know. or who
ought to know how to save precious time
for overworked housekeeping friends so
often go Sunday visiting. sometimes with
their entire families. with no thought Of
the added labor they are causing? To my
mind Sunday visiting is a great nuisance
as well as a sin. Surely a busy house.
keeper has as much right as an OK or an
ass to the day Of rest, What do my sisters
in the home say to this? L. L..
The word thoughtlessness " is partial
reply TO some Of the queries How far such
thoughtlessness can go before It becomes
absolutely criminal 10 a matter hesitate
20 decide.
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promise awaits those who fulfill this loving
service and am sure there will be some
one eager to visit her in the hospital and
strive to brighten the long. lonely hours.
As for the yarn and the silk pieces, shall
hope the invalid will receive plenty OF these
means by which she can occupy her hands
and shorten the time Of her suffering.
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among my friends and fellow workers as
possible. and have also promised to try to
get her work in the hands OF some mer-
chant. I do not feel like buying a model
or form for her and yet one would greatly
help her in her home work. would. how
ever. be glad to pay carriage from the home
Of Mrs. L. J. in case no one else needs the
form Miss J. A. K"
I am sorry to say that the form offered
by Mrs. L. ]. had been asked for and given
before your letter came to hand. but hope
there may be somewhere else q dress form
which will meet the wants Of the invalid
who wishes to earn money by her needle.
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dren. She says she can't bear to punish
them. and they Just have their own way.
She said to me one dayshe was punished too
much when she was small. and I said: In
deed. you weren't! You needed every bit
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Offers Home for Children.

After some delay ON account Of my
being out Of the city, sent the washer to
the corre spondent In Illinois. and she has
written that she is pleased with it wish
that she could have q washer like the one
I now use. With her family Of children
she ought to be the one to have the con-
veniences. I thank you for offering to keep
me in mind when you hear Of children need
ing a home. I appreciate very much your
writing to tell me so. NJ R w.
By an interesting coincidence the day
your letter reached me heard Of another
woman who has a washer. who by its aid
and that Of an iron earned SO by laundry
work In the first week she had her new
possessions. know nothing Of the make
Of the machine but would be interested to
hear from any Of our correspondents who
are familiar with its workings II II Is all
I hear claimed for II It would be a most
valuable adjunct TO simplifying one Of the
hardest portions Of . housskeeper's toll
wish we could find for you the children
you wish. but two children Of one mother
are not always on the List of candidates
for adoption. In some states there - q
board Of charities which looks after the
placing Of children In families. Have you
not something Of that kind to which you
could appeal, or Is there not q similar Or
ganization In some other nearby state? In
the meanwhile I am glad to put your appn-
cation IN print again with the hope Il may
be seen and satisfactorily answered.
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Southern Dressing Nth Poultry.

"A while ago some one asked for a recipe
for dressing with poultry mace with corn
bread Since this Is almost the only dressing
used for poultry by southern people and
seems almost unknown TO northern readers.
but Is % greatly enjoyed by them when they
try it in the south. ! want TO pass II on to
our northern friends
Use one quart each Of cornbread. stale
biscuit, and light bread. Slice all. put In
a slow oven until well Drowned and toasted
all through. Roll or crumble and mix with
enough boiling water to make sim mix
ture. Add four eggs, little celery, onion,
and parsley. minced fine. and two dozen
oysters cut into small pieces. Season with
salt. pepper. and little ground sage. Use
a little sweet bell pepper. minced. II OBJ
tainable.
IF you use this recipe instead OF the
regular dressing you will find you never
have gummy or sticky dressing. II you
have no cold biscuit, 20 many northern
people DO not. use half light bread and half
cornbread. The following recipe for corn
bread Is the one we use in making the dress
Ing:
Two eggs, one and q half cups sour milk.
salt, one level teaspoon soda, cornmeal to
make stiff. Dissolve soda in sour milk. put
one tablespoon Of lard into hot pan. and
when melted pour the bread into the pan
and bake In q quick oven.
"A SOUTHERN FRIEND"
Although q number Of excellent recipes
for this dressing were sent to u and print
ed some time ago, give this. not merely
because . good deal Of time has elapsed
since the last one appeared but also BE-
cause the recipe Is 30 clearly written and 50
well expressed that am sure II VIII be
Of value to moro than one houselreeper who
seeks variety In her accustomed fare
= Z
Words of Old Songs.
"win you please ask the cornsritss for
the old song. The Old Love Lngers
SIM? Part OF the chorus 70:
Tell me Why The stars do shine:
Tell me why the ivy climbs:
Tell me Why TIE sky Il blue:
Then I'll tell why love you.
Also I'd like the old song. Sweet Long
Ago Part Of It goes:
There are buds and sariands fair.
Bound with threads Of au6um haiI
On the golden shore Of Sweet Long Ass:
Can some Of our constituency supply the
words of either or both Of these songs! I
will send Lena's address on application to
any ono who can supply what she wishes.
Please do not send the songs to me. but
write for the name and address Of the ap-
plicant and then send the songs directly
to her.
Hint About Ounces.
at ind % much Of ssrvies 10 No IN the
Halph6Hna tha4 want b Gass . l1ttis
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SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Berries
cseeai and cream
Parsley -'et.
Tons
LIZ
Jeil. -
Lettuce AID tomato Ialsd.
Cheese toast
Chilled cantaloups.
Iced tea-
DINNER.
Cream of lettuce soup.
Roast chickens.
Boiled rice.
Peas. green corn
Fruit surprise.
Coffee.
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream
Bacon.
Dropped egga-
Toast, coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Barbecued ham Il left overl.
Rice mufins Il left overl.
Pea soufhe IL left ovsrl.
Cookies.
Cheese.
Iced tea
DINNER.
Giblet soup rstock from bones and sibletsI.
Green Peppers stuffed with minced chicken Il
left over1.
Corn fritters Il left overl.
Iced biueberries and cream
Cake. coffee.
TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon.
Soft boiled eggs
Rolls.
1sast, eslzbA
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Sick and No Friends.

Il am sick and have no friends or rela-
ttves in this city. may be sick a long time
yet. I have been here ever since last
January have some nervous trouble and
the time seems long. II would please me
much to have some visitors and would like
to have some yarn and some silk pieces. so
/ could keep myself occupied, as I am able
to use my hands. NJ A"
sick. and you visited met A special