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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Offers English Recipes.

A while ago I noticed in your Corner a ietter from a lonely mountain girl, and that led me to wonder if perhaps you could help me. come from London, Eng land, and have shares in Canada which cannot realize on. consequently cannot go home and help, as should like to do. Could you put me in touch with some other Britisher? At present I am fearfully homesick, as I am constantly hearing of the deaths of various friends. am 21 years old and an enthusiastic Britsher would be pleased to give cookery receipts that are economical. from a reliable Eng fish book. to any one who would like them, on receipt of cent stamp and state ment of the kind of dishes wanted
 BRITISH"
 Before touch on the chief matter of this letter let me say that at least fifty answers were received in response to the plea of the lonely mountain girl I can hardly look for anything like so many in reply to British" but I hope she may meet come one by letter or in person who will help to cheer her in her exile. It must be cruelty hard to be so far from home when those one loves are struggling and fighting for cause dear to them all. I am sure there win be a number who will avail themselves of this chance to get the recipes offered.
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her rudeness and lack of consideration for the girls behind the counter. I am willing to acknowledge that there is a great deal of sinning in this respect. which Is not excused or condoned by the fact that the young womes, who wait on us frequently have shortcomings of their own in the way of curt and insolent re- plies to customers. As rule I think women are ready to report such faifings to the nearest hoorwalker or aisle man.
 How many of us are as prompt to re- tail the consideration we have received from the saleswomen? How often do we stop on our way from tho counter where we have been graciously treated to speak of 1t to the man with whom a good word in the girls favor may have some effect Suppose we think it over and ponder whether this. too. may not como under the head of the public good manners we would like to see cultivated.
 I am afraid that in many cases one trouble lies in the failure to practice po- liteness in the home. We cannot expec ect to receive courtesy on the streets from those who have not seen civility en- forced and heard 1t taught in the domestic circle. Certain crass defects we may not find in our homes. We do not say, for instance, that the men who make the side walks and platforms filthy through ex- pectoration picked up that habit in their owr houses. But We can be pretty sure that the man who pushes his way ahead of a woman into a car and let's her stand while he sits down does not show much consideration to his mother and sisters his wife and daughters. when in the seclu- sion of the family.
 Does the same thing apply to woman?l In way, yes; and yet some of her faults in public are more likely to spring from thoughtlessness than from genuine rudeness She does not think that al- though she sits with her knees crossed in her own room, where she incommodes nobody by the action. she may be in the way of others if she practices the same| attitude ina car. Her transgressdonS are not because she is deliberately choosing her own comfort when by so doing she deprives others of ease. but because she does not stop to reflect as to whether or not her course may be an inconvenience to some one else.
 Here Is a chance for reform for our selves and for little intimate mission ary work with others Suppose each one : of us considers for a while what she does in public which Is breach of manners in so far as 1t makes life or action less easy for some one else. think it would . be rather interesting to hear of the result from the Cornerites.
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plenty there are yet women who crowd into the smokers seats and then complain because they object to the smell of to- bacco.
 Other culprits are those who sit in the end seats, or in the middle of the bench. thus preventing any one else getting a place alongside without asking for it. Sometimes this is done through careless ness, but l have had a savage glance leveled upon me in such circumstances that made me obliged to tell myself firm ly that l had paid my fare and had a right to seat before I could recover my self-respect.
 Of course the men who let women stand while they themselves are comfortably seated are always with US and are aa numerous as the women who take offered seats as a right ard never utter a word of acknowledgement. Can't we cultivate a little sense of personal responsibiIity. SD far as both these breaches of manners are concerned? Possibly I 30 too far when l suggest. even gently, that 1t is a decent thing to thank the motorman who opens the door to let you off the front of the car. Truth compels me to say that have uttered such thanks hunt<ads of times and have only twice heard. '" You're welcome" in response.
 Probably the man was too paralyzed by your thanks to be able to speak" sug- gested a friend to whom mentioned this.
 There are other modes of showing bad manners on trolley cars, but they have received sufficient attention for the pres ent, although l would like 10 ask why such behavior is practiced by those who in their own homes would shrink from anything remotely approximatng such discourtesy? Why should we leave our good manners behind us when we get into a public conveyance?
 It Is not only there that consideration of the rights of others is lacking. Have you ever noticed how the up and down streams of persons on a pavement col ide because neither line will take tho trouble to keep to its own share of the sidewalk? Those on the right side wan der over to the left; those in the left rank drift towards the right; one Is always jostling or being jostled when little thought would prevent the unpleasant collisions.
 am sure have referred before this to
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eb which is not needed any more 1
 would do any kind of white or
 colored embroidery. drawn work
 of coarse linen. or tapestry work In exchange for that lovely instrument l have been trying in every way to get one, but my husband makes hardly enough to meet the expenses of our three babies. They keep me at home all the tune or would go out and earn the money 10 get piano. l am afraid that my hope will be hope only, but who can tell? Here is something some one my like to know. If a child sucks his finger wet it, put some red pepper or dry m'is- tard on it, and tie a piece of cloth around the finger. so that the child will not wash or the application. The first time he sticks his finger in his mouth and feels the burn he will probably cry but after that he will be careful to avoid putting the finger into the mouth. MRS. A. NJ"
 Several times lately pianos have been asked for. I must call halt on the plea Tor pianos for a while, and hope no more some time 10 comc. It is really pretty large demand. although hope that Ms. A. M may have her desire granted and that may soon have request for her ad- dress from some one with an old piano to give away. As to the use of red DC pper or mustard as means of breaking child of sucking her fingers. I must say that l
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Called an Old Maid.

"I would like to say word to the dear girl who doesn't like to be called an old maid. I think that is mistake She should feel it an honor to be one. Two cf the dearest women ever knew yere old maids and loved to be called by that name. would be more considerate in consulting the prejudices of others and try to do right and be happy. the world would be a brighter and better place to live h.
 "C.J. B." This is only part of long and delightful letter which will appear elsewhere, sine. there is not room for it today. The coun- sel print is worth taking to heart by ali single women and think most of us will agree in deciding that those who consider the term old maid D as reproacE are hardly deserving of notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Pieces and Mdgazines.

For three years have read of the Corners doings with keen interest and resolved to make myself useful some time. Your beloved Englishman's lette. struck . responsive chord and I'm going to ask you to see that he gets the incloscd note. My qualifications are not spectacu- lar. butif there is any way in which can be of use it will give me real pleasure. havels silk and leftover cotton pieces to offer and magazines galore. although they are not of much value at this instance. However. would gladly send few. Il can detign and draw embroidery patterns and would be glad to do this for any of your 1eedlewomen who need them. You may ihink of other ways in which could prove Iuseful, and if you should do % Il hope you will cal upon me. LLG."
 The note inclosed was forwarded promptly to the right address. The offers madt are the kind which are independcnsI of distance, in measure. Even if tho magazines cannot be sent to some dista nee the neces will cost little by parcel post and the designs will demand even Iess posttge. l hope we shall hear from her agaE soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
* * Bran Biscuits.

Mrs. P. J. P. sent the inclosed recipe for bran biscuits to your column. Where is the bran? Please publish with the cor rect amount of bran given. MRS. S. F.E."
 l have said before this that I cannot hold myself responsible for the errors of the recipes sent to me by contributors. Here IS recipe can indorse: Two cups bran. one cup of whole wheat four half cup of molasses, one teaspoon of soda. two cups of sour milk (part cream), one tablespoon of butter, one egg. half box Of dates, cut into pieces Be careful to have only level teaspoon of the soda. These are pleasing to the taste and will DC liked by nearly any one who tries them The bran Is the variety put up by houses which make feature of health foods and 0. dietetic products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Cooking q Tough Fopl.

= want to pass on my way of cooking chickens when they are too old to fry nice- iy. I prepare for frying and roll in four fry brown quickly, place them in steam CT or pan of boiling water. and steam until done. The water makes lovely gravy. D. B."
 l am always glad to print recipes, espe- cially when they supply some new method of cookery or some way of making tough or cheap cuts taste better. Has any one tried cooking tough fowl all night in a nreless cooker and then cutting it up rolling 1t In crumbs, and frying as you wouio young chicken? The result is really astonishingly good, and since tne method of cookery has kept in all the savor of the meat it is difficult to de- tect the difference between this and the young chicken friend in the ordinary man. ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Painted bv Breton.

noticed the request for the name of the painter of The Song of the Lark. : Jules Adolphe Breton is the artist. He is modern French painter born at Cour- rieres. Pas-de-Calais. France. in 1S27 and died in 1906. His work is something like that of Millet and he has been called the lyric painter of the French peasantry. He loved the simple beauties of his na- tive place and with the gleaners and other laborers as models he has painted with a beauty and sincerity which give him a distinction all his own. The girl in the picture is undoubtedly French. H. B."
 While gave answers to this query int an earlier issue of the Corner. print this letter today on the chance that the other notes may have escaped the attention of the querist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND.

don't altogether approve of it. I have known of children with whom it has been tried and who have rubbed their eyes with the hot finger. Why not try alum which is puckery and therefore unpleas- ant. or quinine, which is bitter. but Is not likely to injure the eye even should little get into it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Asked for an Incubotor.

l wish to thank you for printing my letter asking for an incubator. I have Lot received one at the time of writing. but correspondent offered me one. Un- fortunately it is so far off that could not stand paying the costs on it. am too poor and need too many things that that money would buy. wish 10 thank all the cornerites for what they have done for me and to thank you. too
 MRS. A. M. R." Since the arrival of this letter I have been able to send her the offer of an in cubator from some one in her own town. l print her letter here on the chance that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Appreciation and Desire 10 Help.

HPPIcCIdtt0H ana DeSHe 10 IIetP' Two little notes have come me which it gives me pleasure to print:
 "I want to thank you very much for taking the trouble to get me magazines. M L." !" I read the Helping Hand Cornerregu- lariy and enjoy 1t very much. will try to. help some one in distress orneed. if 1t is ever within my-reach to do so
 "S. c. w. Appreciation and desire to be of help arc the spirit of the Corner and breathe in both of these notes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12

the difficulties one has in Buying tickets. whether in railroad talon or at box office, because the would-be purchasers will push in out of their turn. I grant it is hard to be patient and preserve your place in line when the person ahead of you Is exasperatingly slow over selection or over gathering up change. but do we not owe something in the line of decent manners to our self-respect as well as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Pair of Clutches.

If Mrs. F. F. will send to my address will most gladly give her & pair of crutches. MRS. w. l.. G."
 Another response to an already granted request. Is there not some one who needs crutchcs and who will be glad to avail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Anolher Cornerite Offer. Crutehes.

have pair off crutches that ki gladly give Mrs. F. F. MRs. J. W. R.T
 Mrs. F. F. had had her wants supplil befpre the above letter was received. thas not some one else to whom the hePs would be of service? VIII put u nahe io- Mrs. J. w. K. on f,le.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12

10 the comfort of our ne shbors?
 Women are said to be worse offenders in this line than men, and perhaps they are. Certainly they are accused of it by men and l own to having been intensely irritated more times than I can count by the women who have pushed ahead of me and taken my place after I had patiently awaited my turn in regular order But truth compels me to say that cannot
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hold even men free of blame in this re- spect. I have had them butt in D in front of me. just as I have had them swing themselves on cars when I was next in place. don't think either sex can be said to hold a strict monopoly either of good or of bad manners.
 At this time of year the swinging door nuisance Is mercifully abated and one opportunity for rudeness Is temporarily
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checked. l should feel that my mission ary work had not been in vain if next fall when the doors are once more in,working order even few persons here and there had taken my admonitons to heart suffi- ciently not to push through the doors and leave them to fly back unchecked in the faces of those coming in next.
 We have heard always a great deal of woman's inhuma nifty to woman and of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Buttermilk Cheese.

Here is response to the request of C. for buttermilk cheese: Heat butterm1ls to about 130 or 140 degrees Fahrenheit Allow it to cool and then strain. The curds may be served seasoned with salt only or it may be mixed with cream and seasoning. take this rule from farmer s bulletin No. 4S7. Cheese and Its Econom- ical Use in the Diet. A postal card s.nt to the secretary of agriculture asking for d bulletin by number will bring it. and if [. sends for it she may find other usetui suggestions. A little practice will enable one to guess at the proper temperature for the buttermilk. A
 Although other recipes have already been given for making cheese from bat termilk I am glad to give this not only because of its simplicity and the fact that It may meet the eye of some one to whom the directions will be of aid but also on account of the suggestions contained in the letter relative to the bulletins issued by the department of agriculture. Urtil we have looked into the matter we have no idea how much our government does in the line of free education or of the man. uals we can procure for simple applica tion recollect well the first time wrote for bulletin years ago, inclosing stamp as would to an ordinary business house. The book l had asked for cane lack and the stamp I had sent with it. There is no charge to the citizensfor such help as the government can supply, and Ns bulletins cover cann!ce. cookery of meats and vegetables. the care of dairy products. and countless other lines of sn- terest to the housekeeper as we'll as to the farmer and man or woman engaged in other pursuits Uncle Sam is a ger- erous patron saint and we should take acvantage of the assistance he gladly gives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Designs for Quill Blocks.

Can you tell me of any designs for quilt blocks, using small pieces of silk and velvet? IT so. I would be much pleased and grateful to receive them.
 M. M" This is something I must refer to our quilt makers. l have no doubt they have the sort of patterns desired and l shall be glad to give any of them the address of M M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Pieces. Magazines, and Music.

Pieces. Magazines, and Music.
 Is there not in the Corner some old lady who would welcome parcel of silk scraps? I have quite supply of pretty pieces for quilting which I will gladly give to any one desiring them. There are doubtless members of the Corner who wish magazines which would furnish pleasant moments. I have number 1 would be happy to give. Perhaps some reader who plays could use some old piano music. Those l have are mostly popular. and not new, although practice and enjoyment can still be obtained from them. May l ask some member who has an old fashioned garden to give me some dried rose petals and lavender flowers? l wish some so much. and I am confident they can be procured through the Corner will gladly forward the postage for them.
 IF. Mo"
 Surely the generous friend who offers so many attractive helps will not be slow to receive the flowers she asked for! 1 will keep her address on file and hope the appeals for it of those who wish to give may be in proportion to the requests which are bound to come for the silk pieces, the magazines, and the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12

she has not managed to make connections With the owner of the incubator and that some one else may have one to give to this Corncrite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Offers an Air Cushion.

Will you please send me the name and address of the woman who asked for an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Music for Violin.

would be so glad to get some music l could play on my violin. Either regular violin music or some standard songs with music would be gratefully received. l am just a boy and am not able to buy the music, but I can learn if I have 1t. will appreciate any music sent me that some one does not longer care for. l.. 0. B.
 Not an exacting request, certainly. and one which l trust will be granted.
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herself of this gracious offer? will put the name of the correspondent on file.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-12
Wants an Old Piano.

IIF somebody has an old piano eb which is not needed any more l
 would do any kind of white oI colored embroidery. drawn work
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-31
POPE SEEKS 70 END
SLAUGHTER IN
EUROPE
Writes BelIigerents on Anniversary
Of Wars Beginning
is AN OFFER OF MEDIATION
Ready to Take Initiative Now That
President Wilson's Services
Are Not Available.

Rome, July 30, dispatch to The
London Daily News) The Osserva-
tore Romauno, The official organ of
tie Holy See. publishes letter from
the Pope, addressed to the belliger-
ent peoples and the rulers. II is dat
ed July 2S. the first anniversary of
the outbreak OF the war.
After alluding TO the horrors OF the
war and his efforts to lessen them,
the Pope warmly appeals for peace.
He exploits the beligerents to end
the horrible slaughter which is dis
honoring Europe
Although the appeal is eloquent, it
does not contain any practical pro-
posal to hasten peace The prevail
ing impression in the Pope's entour-
age is that the appeal practically
amounts to an offer Of mediation and
attempt at arbitration is possibly
solicited by the Austro-Germans.
since the Pope openly suggests
change of views. His Holiness, it is
understood is willing TO assume the
initiative if aided by lovers of peace
throuGhout the world.
am informed that the Pope decid-
ed to make an effort after realizing
that an offer OF arbitration from Pres
ident Wilson Is now impossible Be
fore the European war may spread
to America he feels bound i'll duty to
attempt 10 bring about peace.
Evidently the Pope has some reas-
on to hope that his appeal viii not
fall on deaf ears, FOR il is thought to
be uncomfortable that his Holiness
would appeal if he knew his efforts
were doomed to failure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-07-31
HOW WILSON WILL
CREATE PEACE
FOR MEXICO
Select Provisional President From
Mader0 Cabinet
FACTIONS 70 QUIT FIGHTING
Warning chieftains to Stand Aside
and Support the New
Government.

Washington, July sO-From re-
sponsible sources definite mforma-
ton was obtained tonight concerning
the plan now receiving the support
and sanction of the United States
Government in President Wilson'S ef-
fort TO assist in the solution Of the
Mexican situation It's main features
are.
First-The recognition Of that
member OF the Madero cabinet who
is entitled under the law OF presiden-
tial succession to the Office OF Presi-
dent Of Mexico.
Second The installation of this
man as provisional president with
the support Of the leading factions
OF Mexico.
Third The recognition of the new
provisional presidents government
by the A. b. C nations of South Amer
ica.
Fourth-The United States govern
ment to give its open and active NOR
al support TO The new provisional
president
Ffth-The factional leaders and
the military generals in the field to
promise TO support the provisional
government thus proposed to be es-
tabished for the purpose OF restoring
the constitutional order in Mexico.
pending elections and the installation
Of permanent president.
Villa, Zapata and Carranza
to waive all personal claims TO execu-
tive POWER in Mexico, agree to an
armistice, and stand aside i'll favor Of
the return to constitutional order
Sventh-Villa and his supporters
having already given assurances that
they viii support that member OF
Madero's cabinet 10 is regarded as
entitled under the law of Presiden-
tial succession to The Office, Villa, in
the event of Carranza's refusal to ac-
cept such peace plan. Is to pro
claim Nasquez Tasle, or some other
member of MaderOs cabinet, as pro-
yislonal president
Eight-The United States govern
ment, in such contingency to lay
an embargo against the shipment Of
arms to the Carranzistas or to any
other faction that may oppose the
new provisional president by force,
While permitting the free shipment
Of arms to the forces supporting the
new provisional president.
Ninth--American iinanciers to FUR
nish The financial means for the sup
port of the provisional government
OF the new president
The Inception Of this plan dates
bacl. to more than month ago, when
representatives OF General villa came
to Washington and gave assurances
TO the United States government that
General villa was willing to stop
lighting and meet his opponents half
way in The establishment OF Il proyis-
ional government along constitution
al lines to handle Mexican affairs IN
til peace could be permanently estab-
lished by the constitutional election
of regular president