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Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
QUARANTINE FOR
 INSEGT PESTS
Federal Secretary of Agricul- ture Finds Porthetria Dispar
ALSO THE BR0WN-TAlL MOTH
Strenuous Measures Adopted to Check RaVases Of Dreaded Bugs-War De- elsred Against Them in This
 State and All New England.

Special Hartford Correspondence.1
 Hartford has long known that the gypsy moth. which is the more common name for porthetria dispar, was within the city. It has also known that the brown-tail moth, the other name for euproctis chry- sorrhoea. had occasionally been seen. but it remained for the United States secretary of agriculture to dis cover the true extent of their depre- dations. Somewhat dismayed at the far reaching consequences Of their acts, the secretary determined upon strenuous measures In short. he de clared war against New England and its inhabitants. the porthetria dispar and the auproctis ehysorrheo.
 Blockade Established.
 Now in all good warfare. il is customary to blockade ports of entry. so as 10 cut of the source of supply. Tbe secretary evidently has learned the rudimeutary tactics of a cam paign, for his first act. after his scouts reported the presence of the enemy, was 10 declare n quarantine or blockade against certain parts of New England effective August l. This quarantine is intended to be effectuai and the boundaries for the brown.tail moth are as follows for the state of Connecticut
 Boundaries Of Quarantine.
 Granhy. Simshury. Bloomfield West 
 land, Chatham, East Haddam. Lyme and Old Sayhrook. and the territory between them and the Atlantic Ocean
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
Not to Ills liking.

Miss Passee says she just dotes on you Then I wish some one would administer an antidote Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
General

Boaz N. Long. of New Mexico, chief of the bureau of Latin American sf- fairs in the State Department. was
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Putnam patriot., 1914-08-07
THE MARKETS
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Butter

tNew York Wholesale Prices9 MILK ifiicial prices have been ahof ished and t is impossible to give correct 1I1ofs lions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

IS some one who has the words of song I wish2 It would have to be one of the older members. for the song was sung forty or forty-tive years ago. It contains these lines:
 The cold. chilly winds of December
 Stole the flowers, my companions,
 from me-
 My father used to sing the song. l don't know if the lines I give are part of a verse or the chorus; and. as l don't know the name of the composer. could not possibly find the song at music store. My father has expressed wish that I should find 1t and sing it. so I thought that perhaps through the Corner l might get hold of a copy. I would gladly copy it and return the original to the owner. MRS J. G. M"
 I am happy to say that the correspond ent who wished the hand sewing machine has been supplied with one. but appre- 'ciate none the less the generous. Christian spirit which leads busy wife and mother to offer to lift the burden of another tired woman. The offer of the patterns is sure to be enthusiastically welcomed. and I hope most earnestly that among our Cor nerites there may be found some one familiar with the words of the song Mrs. J. G. M. wishes to get for the sake of giving pleasure to her old father. hold her address on file, and shall be happv in send 1t to any one who desires the nat- terms she has to give or to send the words or the song. which is all she asks for hcr- self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

a son. is now 14 years of age and is fin- ishing in the grammar school What wish is to get out on some government land where I shall have a home in my old age. I will be 30 my next birthday My son and I could work the land. am sure. I have not the means to pay even the dollar an acre location fees, but have thought that perhaps some of our friends know where there is some land to be taken up. My husband was a successful business man and at his death there was little left for us. We got on well at first, but since then it has been hard str%ug- gle. l would indeed be happy if I could get some land. We are not afraid of the work. MRS. M"
 A letter of this type appeals to me very strongly. There is no note of complaint in it. only an earnest desire to get the op- portunity to do hard work in the hope of securing home for advanced years. The courage of woman of 50 who is willing to undertake the labor of farming a piece of government land with only the help she can receive from boy of IA certainly deserves to be rewarded. know nothing personally of how she should set about getting possession of such tract of land as she desires, but am positive that there are those among our Cornerites who can give her the in- formation she needs and perhaps advise her what steps to take to settle herself on farm where she can work with her son. I shall put her name on file and hope very earnestly to receive prompt and practical replies to her inquiries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND

<<U HAVE been receiving great deal eb of help from reading our Corner
 from the tried and true recipes.
 also from tho calls for help which
 make me doubly thankful for my happy home. l have accumulated some reading matter, two or three years of a woman's journal and other magazines which might be of help to D. L.. who lives in desolate place. also to Mrs. I. L., who is in the almshouse- If you still have their addresses on file 1 shall be very glad to be put in touch with them.
 MRS. l.. M. E. Both the correspondents to whom Mrs. L. M. E. kindly offers reading matter have been 80 generously supplied through other Cornerites that l print her offer here for the benefit of those who long for such literature as she has. There are, no doubt. readers of this department who would be delighted to avail themselves of her consideration. l will be happy to give her address to any who wish 1t. She has sent a further communication, on the dishwashing question. which will find place elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

cess; scrap books answer the purpose inclose some recipes well tested by ex- perienced housekeepers
 STEAMED BROWN BREAD-Two cups graham flour, two cups Indian meal. one cup sweet milk, two cups sour milk. one cup molasses or brown sugar. one teaspoonful soda. salt to suit taste. Steam two hours. then dry few minutes In st hot oven. If directions are followed. thif cannot be excelleo
 GERMAN GINGERBREAD fcopied rom an Ohio recipe book l40 years oldl- To half gallon of molasses add three fourths of pound of butter, two ounces of soda, two ounces ginger half pint of buttermilk Dissolve the soda in the milk. rub the butter in the flour. then add the molasses and other ingredients and flour enough to roll easily. Use best of New Orleans molasses.
 AN EXCELLENT LEMON PIE Two eggs. eight heapng tablespoons sugar. one small cup of milk. one tea { spoonful corn starch, Mix the corn starch with milk. Heat remainng milk to boil ing point. and when just boiling stir in corn starch, already prepared, and let boil one minute. Let this cool and add yolks of two eggs, well beaten; four heap ing tablespoonfuls of sugar, and the grated rind and juice of lemon, all well beaten together. Line pie plate with raste. i'll. and bake slowly one-half hour Beat the whites of eggs to a stiff froth and gradually beat in the remainder of the sugar. and with this cover the pic and brown slowly. MRS. E. B. sThank you very much for the recipes. as well as for the words of commenda -t ton on the letter of Mrs P. c. T. I wish that all our Cornerites would follow vo"- counsel and preserve carefully the recipes and suggestions which might be of service to them in their housekeeping. Many of the recipes sent to the Corner by members of our constituency are practically n- valuable, and should be treasured in | permanent form which is easily coz quilted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Picked Peaches.

Peel white peaches, but oo not stone. weigh them. allow half pound of sugar to each pound of fruit put fruit anes sugar in alternate layers in preserving kettle, and bring to boil slowly. Meas ure vinegar in the proportion of a pint of this to six pounds of the fruit Mix e tablespoonful each of ground cloves. cin- namon, and mace, divided into three por- tions. tie up each in a bit of cheese cloth. and drop these into the vinegar Pour this upon the boiling peaches. boil five minutes longer, take out the fruit and lay it on flat dishes. Boil the sirup until thick, place the peaches in wide mouthed glass jars, pouI the boiling sirup in upon them, and seal the jars.
 Piclsled pears and plums may be put up by the same recipe. Prick the plums ii,- stead of peeling them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Fruit Jams.

For jam made of strawberries, ra sl Der rfes, blackberries, gooseberries. plums, or peaches three-quarters of a pound of sugar is allowed to each pound of fruit. The latter is crushed with a spoon. put over the fire in preserving kettle. brought to boil and cooked for half an hour, stirring often. The sugar. Is then added, the cooking continued twenty min utes more. and the jam turned boiling hot into jars. The superfiuous juice should be dipped out and made into jelly or used or vinegars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
The Vegetable Pear.

Among the many excellent things given in this department. there has been. in my opinion. nothing of such great value as the chayote. or vegetable pear. The careful description of the vine and fruit. as we'll as the concise directions for pre- pairing the food. should make 1t house hold blessing. not only where careful economy must be practicsd but also where healthful changes of food must be considered and financial matters are easi- CT. By the wearied and worried house. wife who must arrange three meals a day for family everything useful should be. noted and kspt in some form easy of e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
French Pickles.

Peel and chop fine one peck of areb cucumbers and eight onions, pour cupful of salt on them and let stand overnight
 Add two quarts of vinegar. boil twenty minutes. and drain through colander. Heat together three pints of vinegar, one pint of water two pounds of sugar. a quarter of a pound of white mustard seed. two tablespoonfuls each of celery seed and ground cinnamon. one table, spoonful of ground cloves. put in the pickle, boil all together. and put into jars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

to use them all. l have over hundred. l am sure. Perhaps some of those who cain their living by embroidering would care for the patterns. and they can have them if they will send for them; or I would send them if they would tell me which they would like. I wouldn't care to send them all to one person, as there is quite large bundle of them. have also written descriptions of some crochet and other patterns I would be glad to give. Now, may venture to six if there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Helps the Needu.

am anxious to get several addresses of correspondents whom I wish to help over . few hard places. and I wish to tell you that have found some very dear friends through the Corner.
 MRS H. l.. H. The addresses you ask have been sent by post. and am happy to learn of the friendships formed by our Helping Hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Asks for Old School Books.

am still watching and waiting for . reply to my application for old school books. l wish to know if any one can supply me with copies of such old books, These. to shut-in. would bring many. pleasant memories of long ago. P. C."A
 Your request appeared some time a be but as no response has come to t re print it in the hope this time there may be more favorable results. I am sure any one possessing copies of old school books would be happy to send them to tho shut-in who Wishes them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

She could send one of the children to me with the sewing. as can't leave the house much. l have an invalid mother, two children, one 3 years old and the other 6 months father, and husband to work for, but have a little time in which I could run up lot of stockings. and would count 1t a privilege to do 1t in His name.
 l wonder if some of the members would like patterns that are printed in the Sun day papers. I have been saving them for years. and if could l would not be able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

and hot. Take advantage of a chilly spell, such as comes to us often during the sum- mer. and do as much of your hot work then as you can.
 Next, plan so that you will not be at the most torrid part of the task in the heat of the day. l have known more than one notable housekeeper who waited until the evening to do thesstewing of her preserves that she might not have to grill over the fire until the sun had gone down. When you can manage it, cook your jams and pickles and the like in the fireless cooker. Then you can let this go on during the night and arise early to put the finishing touches before the day has lost it's first freshness. Make your preparations, such as peeling, etc, in the coolest corner you can find on the veranda or under the trees, instead of attending to it in the hot kitchen.
 Third, as to materials. Be sure that you have everything you will need at hand before you begin. both utensils and ingredients. Don't wait until the last mo- ment to ascertain if the jars have fresh rubbers and that each has the top that belongs to it, or to see that all the sugar
 
 needed are in the pantry Get all the requisites together before you start, the jars on tray or in dishpan, the scales and measuring cups and spoons, as well as the colandens or skimmers or jelly bags, or anything else that will be de- manded. There are few things more try ing than to have to stop at critical point to hunt up something you cannot proceed without. Guard cookery.
 General directions apply to some of the processes of putting up. and these will give, trusting to the judgment of the housekeeper to adapt them to circum- stances and materials. For example. one recipe for Jelly will serve for that made from most fruits; practically all jams are put up by the same method; preserves are nearly all made by one rule. Variations may be required in the way of additional
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

The fruit must heat slowly. lit is very ory. as is sometimes the case with ap- pies and crabapples, very little water may be put with 1t to keep the fruit from scorching before the juice begins to flow. When it is cooked until broken. so that the juice flows freely, it may be taken rom the fire If a fireless cooker is used the fruit is allowed to cook for half an hour after it reaches the boil. then trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

in the bottom to prevent the fruit from sticking. Currants and other berries may be used unhulled; apples, crabapples, or ouinces must be cored-not peeled-and cut into pieces. Quince jelly is usually made from the cores and peelings of quinces. using the choicer portions Of the fruit for preserves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

ferred to the cooker. As soon as it ar rives at the. extremely juicy stage, by either process of cookery, and is taken from the fire, 1t may be put into jelly bag. a little at time. and allowed to drip. If the fruit is still hard after cooking it is we'll to put it through a vegetable or fruit press and then let it drip afterwards in the jelly bag. It must not be squeezed or the jelly will be cloudy. When all the juice is strained it is measured a pound of sugar allowed to each pint of it, the juice returned to the fire in a clean pre- serving kettle. brought quickly to the boil and kept at this for twenty minutes, then skinned. the sugar turned into the juice. the boil once more accomplished. and after one minutes boiling the jelly is taken from the fire. put into glasses that have been rolled in boiling water and set aside to cool. It is wise to stand a spoon in each glass before pouring in the hot jelly. This saves breakage. When the jelly Is cool the top may be masked with paraffin. the tops fitted on. and the classes set away in a cool place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
On1its Initials.

Two letters have come to me which put together here for obvious reasons: Recently l noticed a request for the poem 'Zingeralla.' I have the poem and will gladly send the same If you will oblige me with the address.
 ' MRS. J. F. H."
 "Seeing grateful offer in your Corner from one with a flower garden, l write to you about it. No one would appreciate more thanI the gift of flowers. but fear her generous offer will find her over burdened with requests. do not wish to work hardship on her should she be located beyond a reasonable distance.
 s1 A. D. The writer of neither of these letters gives the signature of the letter written by the correspondent with whom she wishes to be put in touch. l am happy to say that the Cornerite whe sought copy of :, Zinger ella " already has been supplied if she had not been. this offer would have done her no good since clew was fur nished by which to tell who wrote ask ing for the poem, and the friend who de- sires flowers from the one who offered them does not inform us what name she signed to her note. All l can do is to place the signature and address of M. A. B. on file in the hope that some other kind friend may supply her with the flowers or plants or seeds that she craves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Would Donate Music.

" l have lots of sheet music which I would like to bestow upon any one who would care to have 1t. MRS N. K.'
 This ie Kindly offer which is sure to meet with quick response. am grateful for the friendly thought which prompts the gift and l anticipate many applica- tions for the address of Mrs M. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Seeks Lost Brother

You have been so good helping others 10 lind people that ] am wondering if you can aid us in finding my brother We lost track of him about six years ago and have been very anxious to find him. We have tried every way we knew. hut all in vain. He is about 21 years old. with light hair and blue eyes. and when last heard about him was working for the Delaware and Hudson railroad in Cohoes. N. Y His initials areJ Ca, MRs M. s.,
 I do not knowtthat we can be of any service to you. since we do not feel at liberty to give more than your brother s initials on this page. Still even that may help discover him. and your address has been put on file In ofder that you may be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
An Oid Song.

@ As read in the Garner of woman who wants & hand sewing machine, l haven't a machine to give. but if you will send her address I will try to go to see her and will offer to take home some of the stockings she wishes mended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Fruit JeHp.

Put the fruit for this into preserving kettle. One of iron. porcelain lined, is the best and an inverted plate should be laid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Preserved Fruits.

For preserving, peel and stone firm white peaches peel without stemming or coring small, firm pears; prick plums without peeling them; peel. core. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

DINNER. caulifower soup Ileft overl. Broiled steak. Succotash. Fried green peppers. Young onions. Blueberry pie. Coffee. * * FRIDAY. : BREAKFAsT. Melons. Cereal. Fried panfsh. Rolls. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Parsley omelet. Baked sweet potatoes Whole wheat biscuit. Radishss. Cheese. Crackers. Iced tea. DINNER. Crowned potato soup. Boiled salmon. Stuffed cucumbers. Parisian potatoes. Peach water ice. Coffee. sk * SATURDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal.
 Bacon. Baked eggs. Toast.
 Coffee LUNCHEON. Beefsteak hash [left overl. Sliced tomatoes. Corn mullins. Crackers.
 Jam. Iced cocoa. DINNER. salmon bisque [left overl. Broiied liver. OBrien potatoes. Creamed turnips. Cottage pudding. Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

sugar or spices. but these details are readily grasped. With pickles the case is slightly different, although even with the majority of these certain general prin- ciples are to be followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Wants Government Land.

"I write in the hope that may get some help through your column. Thirteen years ago l was left a widow. I have worked very hard and my youngest child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
Cherkin Pickles.


 Choose small vegetables. of uniform length. Lay them in large earthen- ware crock with alternate layers of salt, making the top layer salt; pour in cold water to cover them, and place weighted plate on top. Leave them in the brine for ten days stirring up from the bottonl every other day. At the end of the timet turn off the brine, pick off the gherlins. throwing out those which have become soft, and soak the others for two days in fresh water; changing this once Steam or stew the pickles slowly for six hours. then throw into cold water. Boil together for five minutes four quarts of vinegar. one cupful of sugar, three dozen each of whole black peppers and cloves, eighteen sllspice. and a dozen blades of mace. Drain the gherkins from the water. put them into jars, pour the scalding vinegar over them, and cover the jars. Intwo or three morths they should be ready for use. String beans. etc., may be picked r' the same way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

notified promptly if any word comes to the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

quarter quinces. Whatever the fruit. weigh 1t after it is prepared and allow to each pound of it a pound of white sugar. Put a layer of sugar in the bottcm of a preserving kettle, arrange layer or fruit or this. and proceed with the sugar and fruit in alternate layers until all are used. Set the kettle at the side of the stove. heat slowly. and stew all gently until the peaches or other fruits are ten der and clear. Half an hours cooking after the boil is reached is usually enough and care should be taken not to cook too long. so that the fruit loses its shape o.Y breaks Take out the fruit with a skime mer and arrange on flat dishes so that the pieces do not crowd one another: boil the slrup hard for fifteen minutes, skimming often. When it is clear and thick put tLe fruit into wide mouthed jars, filling close ly. pour in the boiling sirup and seal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal. Stewed kidneys. Quick mullins. Coffee. LUNCHEON. . Crab flake salad. French fried potatoes. Brown bread and butter. Berries.
 Cream.
 Tea DINNER. Cream of potato soup. Roast lamb. Mint sauce. String beans. Potatoes Drowned in dish. Sliced tomatoes. Fruit surprise. Coffee.
 <. A MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons.
 Cereal. kippered herring. Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Fricasseed eggs. Baked potatoes. String bean salad [left over Crackers. Cottage cheese. Jam
 Tea DINNER Onion soup au gratin. Cold sliced lamb with mint jelly. Potatoes mashed and Drowned [left overl. Green peas. Watermelon. Coffee. s: <: TUESDAY. BREAKFAST Berries and cream. Jellied rice. Bacon and eggs. Graham gems. Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

LUNCHEON O amb efto over. Lettuce
    DINNER Green sr Slowed chicken. Baked macaroni 
 dcream Coffee.  WEDNESDAY. BREAKFAST Melons and m Foached 
 Coffee. LUNCHEON  Baked Cold slaw. Baked apples. Cake
  DINNER  1.-two eoversi 
  Coffee.
  THURSDAY BREAKFAST. apple f. 'iy Cereal toverl' Bacon .a.ied   LUNCHEON. Chilled sardInSs Salad of sliced sttl<s Fresh cake. Jam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-16

First, as to the time. Try to select cool weather for it. While jellies will not harden as well in damp weather as In dry, and so must sometimes be made when the temperature Is too high for comfort. they can be prepared when 1t is cool, and most pickles and preserves can be put up as well if it is wet and stormy as if fair
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-25

of feminity with gouges taken out Of
her stockings, wilted hair-ribbons. and
rusty shoes, glistening eyes and apple
cheeks, both lost in contemplation. in
tent, gone-a-dreaming, over two bon
nets-one little and the other suf-
focatingly grownup and smartish!-
NELL BRINKLEY.