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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

- HAVE six children. four in school
~ and the two youngest, aged 4 and 2
at home. Our home is considered
j happy one and m often asked
how / manage to have the children
obey so perfectly and without question, and
why they get along together without fuss
ing and why il is that can have so much
company and the children never give any
trouble when they are told to wait at meal
times. etc.
Il don't want you to think / am bring
ing up a horde of angels, for they are all
healthy, normal children. But I want TO
ask YOU first If you think our training
will hold good when they are men and
women and if there is a chance OF their
obedience being from fear.
Il must admit that my husband and L
are old fashioned. We believe that If We
snare the rod we spoil the child. and that
a child left to itself will bring its parents
TO shame, and lots more in that line. 1 am
trusting that if we train them up in the
wav they should go, when they are old they
will not depart from it. II my husband and
differ about a point of discipline We never
let the children know that we differ and
they never appeal from one parent to the
other. VIII you tell ME. What you lhAuh
the outcome will be?
II think it is a great pity that as a rule
children are so bad. They seem to do the
controlling instead of the parents. OF
course there are still exceptions, but can't
blame all the badness on the children, for
they are largely what their parents make
them 1t seems a great pity for children
to be allowed to grow up with such shock
ing disrespect for their elders and with bad
manners generally. believe that 1t Is just
as true that a child has right to be well
raised as to be well born, and we hear
80 much Of the latter Just now.
my children and I are congeniai. I
give them good magazines and books and
discuss all their little trials at school and
outside with them Nothing Is too mye-
tsrtous or too sacred for us to talk OF to-
sether in reverence and strive never to
break a promise. whether IL Is for confec-
,ionery or for a punishment. never whip
one of them IL I am angry or out OF humor
myself and there are many times when,I
would rather have II put on me than on the
child r. 6. H"
/ printed a good deal of your letter and
I only wish ] had space to put ii all IN
You ought to know, II you have followed
our corner closely, that / hold arm ideas
a. 10 the necessity of teaching children
absolute obedience and that believe that
when you train up a child In the way he
should go. he is practically sure not to de-
part from ii when he is older.
My theory is that children recognise and
appreciate Justice in a punishment and
that II you are as strict in keeping your
promise in benefits as you are in penalties
they Will have a respect and love Tor you
hat will last their lives through.
A. heard mother say once ~ an
Gtffct in enforcing obedience with mp oa1fl-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

trouble, and l wished to make my John a
little more comforta bic.
After wearing it for some time the rup-
ture seemed TO be lessening in size and
finally disappeared He began leaving of
the truss by degrees. at first On days when
he could be at home, and at last stopped
wearing 1t altogether. He has not worn it
for over year now, with no sign of the
trouble reappearing. I hope / have made
this clear, as 1 feel sure it will help others
as 1t has US. NEWCOMER.
Thank you very much for the suggestion
as to the berries and for the account OF
how to make the pad You have certainly
won your place in the Corner, even as
newcomer. and 1 shall hope to hear from
you again soon and often You usdoubt-
eddy possess the helpful spirit which marks
orlr Cornerites
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Wap TO Freshen Berries.

Now that the berry season is not far
ahead. would like to tell you how I freshen
red raspberries; any berries may be treat
ed in the same way. Look them over and
wash them. put them in glass fruit jar
and screw down top. then set the jar next
to the ice for some hours before using, and
note the change. I have kept them Per-
fectly twenty-four hours.
e wish every one having 20 wear a truss
for rupture might know how my husband
was cured. l took two rounds of silk
little larger than the pad on the truss.
sewing them together by stitching a sr1au
circle in the center; opening the edges.
laid roll OF cotton between them and over
cast the edges. thus forming ring, and
sewed 1t fast to the pad. did this because
the hard pad, pressing directly upon the
rupture, chafed 1t and caused more or less
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

- FEW weeks ago I printed on this
~ page the letter Of a young man who
~ asked my opinion as to the justice
of his family's expectation that he
should contribute a large proportion
OF his wages toward their expenses. They
had kept him at school past the legal re-
quirement, and had made sacrifices to do
this He did not think, however. that their
claim upon him was fair, and stated his
case for the decision of others
AS you know, il is the invariable practice
of the Corner to give both Sides of a case
a hearing This Is the custom ! follow
in printing the letters that have come in
reply to the young mans presentation Of
his position. They vary in their view OF the
matter, and you will be interested, as am.
in learning what there is to be said for and
against the theory that the children should
contribute to the support OF their parents.
The writer Of the first letter takes a
firm stand He says:
A few words to your young man who
asks the Corner IL he should be expected to
contribute to the home fund after he is able
to earn his own living.
Being young man myself and the
second child in family of six children,
three boys and three girls, I would like to
ask the inquirer few questions which will
enable him to GO little thinking for HIM
self.
" Is ii any wonder that your parents don't
own anything If they have raised a re-
spectacle family or five children and kept
you in school until you were 10?
Didn't they keep you looking about as
well the rest of the kids in your classes?
Didn't your dad have several chances
during your life TO better his own financial
condition if ii had not been that he would
rather keep the children in school?
How many OF the fellows in your crowd
were permitted to stay in school as long as
you did, and if you had been taken out of
school the first time your parents needed
your help in financial way would you be
competent to hold the position you speak
Of as paying great dead more than the
others are getting?
Don't II make you squirm little 20
admit that your sisters were taking all their
money home?
" Did boy ever do anything for father
or mother that was not appreciated?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

cry salad, jellied chicken or meat, tiny
chicken pies, sandwiches, baked custards,
jellies, blanc manages, cakes Of all sorts,
candies, and other delicacies which could
be made in advance and did not have to
be kept hot
Under the cover OF each basket was
knot Of ribbon, and the mate to this was
worn by the girl who packed the basket
The man who bought it sought her out,
and the two ate their supper together. If
any of our readers have further sugses-
tons to make for such baskets would be
glad to get them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

dren. l punish them severely when they
deserve it, but all the time just love them
TO death and they know it! " Mingle ten
derness with your justice and they will be-
lieve in you.
Your account Of the congeniality exist
ing between your children and yourself is
a pretty sure evidence that you are fol-
lowing a wise course with them. If more
parents did the same there would be less
trouble with unruly and disobedient young
sters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
THE DUTY OF THE WAGE EARNING CHILD.

soul has lived and will live on forever.
think that perhaps they were happier Tar IN
spheres ethereal, but ! chose to bring them
into this vale Of tears consequently 1t 10
my duty to give them all 10 my power. to
slave for them and to make their lives ~
pleasant and happy az possible.
They owe me nothing. absolutely moth
ing Not even the adopted child owes it's
parents anything. People. a. rule, do not
adopt children because Of largeness OF
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

ing sadly needed by the modern youth.
have thought as I do on the subject for a
long time and feel It afresh every time
hear q mother say to an erring child.
That's the thanks get for Shaving for
you! Personally I love boys so much
that wouldlie and steal and commit three
fold murder for them to save one hair on
their heads. and II knew today they would
turn out ungrateful I would 90 on az
have before and work and pray and love
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
He Sulks All the Time.

This was the first time any of these
girls had ever talked like this and felt
heartsick. I could see that the other
girls In the office here this talk took place
who are using some of their money for
themselves are happier and more indie
pendent than those who felt they had been
untustIy treated and could never hope TO
get back any Of the money they had paid
out.
So explained to my brother that night
that IL he expected TO go to college he would
have to plan some way to help himself
although I would help him through bust
ness college. He couldn't believe 1t at
FIRST and when he had to understand he was
furious He said I would spoil his life.
Then when fall came and the athletic
season opened he was just crazy. for he
wanted TO get to college IN time for foot
ball. But couldn't see why he couldn't
60 to work as well as myself and 1 held
out
He sulks all the time and says I have
ruined his life and we can hardly live
with him. I wanted him to work his way
through college, but he scorned 1t and
said you can't do justice to your studies
and to athletics and If he couldn't go right
he wouldn't go at all
So there Is where we are. I am made
to feed guilty and selfish. but the girl in
the office says she is worse off than ever
before. as she has nothing for her work.
is growing older. and. worst of all. is dis
iIilrsioned. E. A b
Is the matter settled to the satisfaction
Of the Cornerites? There is enough va
riety of opinion to give fair choice as to
which Is the right and wise course to
follow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Nice Things for Lunch BASKET.

wish you would suggest some nice
things to pack into a basket for lunch. 1t
is for basket lunch party. where the
baskets are to be auctioned Off
NINE. X"
l have taken part in such basket lunches
as these and know how attractive they can
be made. At the church party where the
first l shared took place each basket was
packed for two. and they contained a va
riety of dainty dishes-chicken salad, lob
ster salad, salmon salad. tomato, and cell
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

about the best way to love her children.
I do not say this because Of her attitude
towards the subject under discussion-the
question as to whether or not a child should
contribute to the support Of his parents
but because the mother who makes slave
of herself to her sons and daughters Is rob-
bling them of part of their development,
which consists In self-sacrifice and self
denial.
The woman who says she would lie, or
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

another phase OF the topic we are consider
ing. This time it is not from parent. but
from a sister
l am a working girl in poor family
where each one must contribute to keep up
the home. Last spring my younger brother
graduated from the high school and was
determined to go away to college, as many
OF the other boys were planning to , in the
fail. As 1t was principally my wages which
had kept him at the high school, ne looked
TO me. as a matter Of course, to go right on
and see him through college
was anxious to give him his cnance.
yet thought 1t was a good deal for a young
woman to continue to sacrifice good time
and nice clothes and all the things belong
ing to youth when he had already had a
much better education than / could ever
hope to have. Still 1 was expecting TO go
ahead and help him. when one day men
toned my intention before a large group OF
girls. One Of them said, after a pause:
Don't do that. would like to keep every
one from doing as did
She then told me how. by constant daily
sacrifice. she had helped give her brother
liberal education, because she loved him
and wanted him to have his chance. and by
the time he was through college he was
about engaged and ready to marry, and felt
he had no particular obligation to his fam
lily. That was several years ago. and now
he has a good salary and doesn't 60 any
thing for his people. The girl spoke with
great bitterness. and when she had finished
three other girls said they had had similar
experiences
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

pitiable for his mother was ilIiterate and
did not see the necessity Of an education
for her son. Children should be made
to understand If their help is needed. and
IL so. ID should be willingly conceded. They
should have an allowance to spur them on
and they should pay their board. LII"
=
4 Mothers View.
These are the most striking Of the letters
I have received taking the stand that chill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Southern Stufing.

" In reply to the request for cornmeal
stuffing for roast turkey send mine, which
is considered fine by those who have used
it. The secret Of success lies in measuring
the soda just to suit the acid in the milk.
I never put sage in turkey dressing, for
think it spoils the flavor Of the turkey.
Crumble up fine equal quantities Of
light cornbread and light rich biscuit; add
one cup chopped onion and one of chopped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Rich and Wholesome Coolies.

About twenty years ago Jewish wom-
an gave me a recipe for what she called
confinement cookies which have since
then lost. I would like much to make some
now. but cannot remember all of the in
gradients. The cookies are rich and whole
some and are good for any one that is III
or convalescent. All can remember about
making them is that hard boiled eggs,
grated. and a glass of good brandy are used
in the making, and since these are unusual
cookies I write to you hoping some reader
may know what mean and be so kind a
to enlighten me. Mrs. e. K"
These cookies are entirely unknown to
me. and shall await the answer to Mrs
E ks query with much interest and
curiosity The information she wishes in
pretty sure to come. for we have many
Hebrews among our readers and some one
OF them Is likely to see-thas- requese 81
repiy-todt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Woy TO Care for Recipes.

IT am making my first bow to the csrner
asking for reprint of a recipe that cut
out and tried and liked. i was saving it
for special occasion when the children
surprised me with cleanup and in some
way lost the clipping. I am in hopes that
the correspondent who sent 1t the first
time win recognize 1t from the description
and send It in again. 1t was caramel cake
which she said was not like devils food
in construction or IN taste. though It con-
tanned cooked portion, Hike that cake.
The filing OF frosting was puIverked SUI
gar and lemon Juice. We Mixed 1t better
than devils cake. will send a recipe
which have not seen elsewhere.
IL L. NJ"
hope tia friend who supplied the cara
mel caaco directions In the dxst place may
send 1oas-tfat,s one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
Sandwiches Left from q Lunch.

Please tell me IT, there is any way TO
use sandwiches that are left in a lunch
basket. My husband and children take
their lunch every day. the children to
school and my husband to work. and some
days they leave almost all of their sand
witches uneaten. So far I have not been
able to get them used up. except by feed
ing them to the chickens, and that is a
waste. N. b H"
Have you ever tried toasting them or
frying Them In little hot butter and sery-
ing them as a sort of side dish at supper
or breakfast? Or you may take the filing
from them and add 1t to q mince or hash.
and toast or fry the boead to put under
stews or minces. II you wrap the sand
witches in waved paper they will not dry out
30 much and might be used even the day
after they are made. unless the filling Is
too MOIST. Can any other housekeepers
offer suggestions for d1sposing ofthese left
overs7 1 agree with the correspondent In
thinking 1t waste of time and material to
make sandwiches and then feed them to
tho ppultry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
For zhee months D85e77 me Three doa1s each PAYDAY.

heart for suffering humanity. but because
their lives are lonely and they think that
a child will brighten their homes.
However, when my boys earn a compe-
tence they will have to pay board, not be-
cause they owe me for past plum buildings
and apple dumplings, but to teach them the
value OF a five dollar bill-a branch Of learn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

peared for this dressing. It ought to make
uncommonly good eating, and I am glad t.
make room for IT.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
addition TO Bran Diet.

Il am newcomer and would like to
add my mite for the benefit of the bran
devotees." It is recipe of my own for bran
pancakes:
''One cup Of bran. one cup Of -four, two
heaping teaspoons baking powder. one pint
Of milk. two eggs, half teaspoon salt. Mix
dry ingredients thorough ly, beat yolks and
whites separately. and fold in the beaten
whites last. This is enough to serve three
robust appetites or four slim ones, and is
pronounced good to eat. We use Q SOAP
stone griddle. Mrs. @. A. M"
In these days of much dieting when bran
bread. bran biscuit. bran mullins. and the
like are constantly recommended b. ply
sicians, 1t Is a boon to find good method
by which ones quota of bran may, be made
palatable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

who has preserved the paper with the
recipe may be willing to give 1t to l.. NJ.
NJ. I would like to emphasize the desir
ability of preserving all recipes in some
other way than by tucking the paper con-
tanning them into a drawer or a shelf of
the bookcase. The best method that has
come my way recently is the card system.
by which recipes are pasted on cards
ranged In a box, like index cards, and
placed alphabetically. so that it is only
a moments work to find the recipe sought
for. OF course a scrap book is good as
is a manuscript recipe book or q loose
leaved book TO which you can add recipes
as you please. but to my mind none is as
good and convenient and quick as the card
to which you can attach recipe with a
touch of your paste brush ana have il safe
and at your command thereafter. If any
of the cornerites has better method than
this would like to hear of 1t and print il
for the benefit of us all. The recipe L. NJ
NJ. is good enough to send appears in an
other section.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04
T edching Her Bops TO Be Selfish.

am sorry for the woman who wrote that
letter. She has something yet to learn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-04

4 HAVE six children. four in school
and the two youngest aged and 2.
II at home. Our home is considered
j a happy one and I'm often asked
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-05
Certainly Made a Change in My
Complexion With Stuart's Cal
cium Waters"

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ivertisement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-05
Surprise Mrs. GanIey.

On Friday evening twenty-five ladies
called at the home Of Mrs. Francis
Ganley, 500 Bank street, surprising
her on the occasion of her wedding
anniversary. There were various d.
versions during the evening and Mrs.
Ganley was the recipient Of hearty
congratulations from her many friends.
The ladies brought refreshments
with them and Mrs. Ganley received
many beautiful presents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-05
Surprised Their Teacher.

Thursday evening the club OF tue
Keokuk Business college gave a sur
prise party on their former teacher
and principal Mr.. D. L. Beckett, to
show their appreciation Of his work
during the time he was with them and
regrets of his leaving. The club pre-
scented him with a beautiful set OF cum
links and scarf pin. Refreshments
were served and social time enjoy
ed. Mr.. Beckett carries with him in
his new field the best wishes of his
many pupils.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-05
Hostess to silver Hour Club.

Hazel Mcpherson entertained the
Silver Hour Club at Japanese tea
from to 6 p. m. Saturday afternoon
at her home, 724 Palean street. The
members of the club. fourteen in num-
Der, were all dressed in Japanese cos,
tunes. The dining room was decorat-
ed in accordance with Japanese Gus
tom and the refreshments were In
keeping with the Japanese idea
Autumn leaves and flowers formed the
decorations in the parlors. The after.
noon was very pleasantly spent. Little
Miss Helen Miller from Hannibal. Mo
was the honored guest
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-05
SURPRISED on Birthday.

Miss Catherine Lafeber was pleas
antly surprised by number OF school
mates on her ninth birthday. Games
were played and music enjoyed by the
children after which refreshments
were served. Miss Catherine received
many beautiful presents. Those pres
ent we're. Elizabeth Burris, Carrie
Hoots, Susie Murphy, Mildred Murphy,
Frances Riley, Celestine Lafeber, Mil
dred Devine. Helen Goodwin, Margaret
I,afeber, Edith Lafeber, Phyllis Miller