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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
On q Lonely Mesa.

"The address of Mrs. r. w. is received. Thank you for the, trouble you nave taken. I have written to her this even- ing and I suggested that she write down for newspaper articles or even book her everyday experiences. It might pas, some of her time and be of profit as wei as of interest to those who are obliged to stay at home. That is something to thank God for when I picture her tent home on that lonely mesa. c. NJ. e.
 This Is one of a number of letters dave received conveying the news that certain Cornerites were about to write to Mrs. F. w. and endeavor to cheer her loneliness. I print this especial one be- cause 1t emphasizes fact it might Dc well for some of US to bear in mind when we complain that our surroundings anti circumstances are not all we could wish. When we compare them. as c. M c. says. with the conditions of Mrs. F. w. in he" tent on that lonely mesa. we may fee that after all we have great deal fo. which to be thankful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

nothballs, turpentine, carbolic acid, or anything with a strong odor would drive off the pests. My own experience was N,th the small black ants. Another piece of advice I would like to pass on Is never to kill spiders, except the black spiders, whose bite is poisonous. Spiders will kill ants, 1 myself have noticed, and are sure to drive them off. I am sure many readers of this helpful Corner will send in their advice, and I hope they may, as it is quite likely to be better than mine. l use for sprinkling the powder a small spice can with holes in the top. and I close this after using in order to keep the strength in the powder. MRS. J. N"
 AS l have said before, there ought not to be an ant left alive to poster house. keeper if use has been made of all the remedies which have been turned in as replies to the appeal of Mrs. E. B. S. In sect powder, strong smelling spices. and the like have been recommended before. but this is the first time good word has been spoken for the spider. The old story of the spider and the fly is read with a different understanding now that we. have come to know the deadliness of tho fly and the beneficence of the snider who kills him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Reading Pripate Letters.

''I I have been reading your talk called 'The Eleventh Commandment and since you ask opinions on the subject l would like to give mine. l desire to say that heartily agree with you in your views on this most important topic. Perhaps years ago. when the liberties of today were de- nied the younger people such steps as reading letters and opening parcels of other people were thought necessary. But in this day and age 1t is beyond reason. Ever since l was little girl my letters have been my own. Mother never once opened letter of mine. Did that cause me to carry on a secret correspondence or have people write me anything l was ashamed to show or to betray mother $ trust in any way? No. never! Up to two or three years ago always after opened and read my letter l let mother read it, and even today l read her goodly portions of my letters-the things 1 think would interest her. Letters are personal prop erty. When some one writes to you that some one is talking directly to you and not e the whole family. If some one called another person aside to tell him some-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

in two cups of cold water The next morning heat four cups of milk in a double boiler with a pinch of salt and the same of baking soda and stir the tapioca into this until 1t is dissolved and clear Have ready the yolks of four eggs beaten light with one cup of sugar, and pour the hot tapiocs on them. Return all to the fire, cook for two or three minutes, or until the eggs lose the raw look and gain creamy color, and take from the stove Stir in the whites of the four eggs beaten stiff and two teaspoons of vanilla and put in a cold place until wanted.
 JELLY CUSTARDs.
 Heat quart of milk in a double boiler: when scalding hot pour it upon the yolks of five eggs beaten light with a cup of sugar; stir in the whipped whites of three of the eggs and put back on the fire. Cook until the custard thickens and then re- move from the fire and set to one side until cold. When ready to serve put tea spoon of firm fruit jelly in the bottom of each of several glass custard cups, pour the custard i,' until the cups are full. and heap on top meringue made of the whites of the two eggs beaten stiff with tablespoon of powdered sugar. Put two or three bits of bright jelly here and there on the meringue and serve cold.
 CUSTARD TRIFLE CD.
 Make custard of three cups of milk, the yolks of three eggs, and two table spoons of sugar. preparing as directed in the jelly custard recipe. Take from the fire and stir into it one to two cups of stale sponge cake broken into small pieces and two tablespoons of raspberry jam Mix well and put aside to become ice cold. Just before serving turn into a glass dish or glass custard cups, heap on top of the custard a meringue madeof the whites of the eggs and little sugar and serve.
 CUSTARD TRIFLE CID.
 Make a custard as directed in the pre- ceding recipe. pour it over a stale sponge cake laid in a glass dish, first spreading the cake with jam or marmalade When cold heap the meringue over the top, as directed above. Or you may make the custard of two cups of milk and the beaten whites and yolks of two eggs, proceed as with the other trife, and heap whipped cream on top of the custard instead of the meringue.
 TIPSY PARSON.
 For this prepare a custard of two cups of milk, quarter of a cup of sugar, and the whipped yoiks and whites of two eggs and let it get cold. Lay stale sponge cake in Q glass dish and pour upon it slowly as much sherry as will suffice to soften it. For medium size cake half a cup will be enough. or in place of the sherry liquor from branded peaches may be used. In the latter case scatter over the cake three or four of the peaches cut into small pieces. Turn the custard upon the cake half an hour before serving and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Supplied for the Winter.

@ Oft SO1Lt cISHt or ten weeks past u - we have been in receipt of mag
 azines, pictures, etc., sent by
 various contributors for our In-
 dian pupils reading room This has been the result of your request in the columns of the Corner and I desire to thank you sincerely for this kindness. The response has been so generous that we now have supply of magazines amply sufficient to last us through the winter months. I regret to say that few days ago word was received from the Indian office that we are no longer al- lowed the use of the government franking privilege to cover postage on the pack ages of magazines. It will therefore be necessary for us to find some other means of replenishing the stock of magazines for our reading room. The pictures sent by kind Cornerites are being suita bly, framed and I assure you that these and the magazines received will give our chil- dren much happiness this winter. Ow- ing to the fact that we no longer have the means to cover postage on magazines, etc. I will ask you kindly to withdraw the advertisement inserted by you in the Corner until such time as we may be able to make other arrangements for paying postage on any literature donated. thank you sincerely for the kind efforts which have given us so liberal stock of reading matter for the coming winter.
 R. A. w."
 This letter is from the acting superin- tendent of an Indian school and wish to join my thanks with his to the generous Cornerites who have made such liberal response to his appeal. Possibly some of our readers may be able now and then to send magazines and pay the postage on them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
SUNDAY DESSERTS PREPARED IN ADVANCE.

~dE dessert for the Sunday dinner de-
 mands different kind of consid-
 eration from that we bestow on the
 sweets we serve on other days of
 the week. In the first place. we like little special excellence for the Sunday dessert, not only to honor the day, but also because of the natural de- sire to render the dinner particularly pleasing to the man of the house on his day at home. AS a small child once knew said, relative to the meat which was allowed her at Sunday night supper the one evening in the week when she was allowed to eat meat" 1t Is to make us glad that Sunday is come" What. ever can be done to yield pleasure and enjoyment on the "day of all the week the best," we gladly do.
 On the other hand, one does not wish 10 add labors to the preparation of food on the day of rest. When the mother of the family does the work she has a right to respite from her cares then, even If she must purchase this at the cost of additional toll on Saturday. If the cook mas charge of the catering, she, too should be spared as much as possible, that the Sabbath may have some sem blance Of repose for her also Since the men of the household are almost always at home on Sunday, even if their employ ment keeps them away at other times, there is an inclination to give them particularly good dinner, and this in- wolves the business of preparing and cooking meats and vegetables. There fore let us study to have desserts which may be made ready the day before.
 No lack of variety need be feared In such sweets. Apart from pies of all kinds, there Is a host of other delicacies which can be prepared in advance. AL ways there are such fruit desserts as sliced pineapple or oranges or bananas. when fruits like peaches and berries are out of season. and dish of grapes and oranges and tangerines, supplemented by nuts and raisins, forms an acceptable conclusion to a hearty dinner. Such dried fruits as figs and dates also have their place in the Sunday dessert.
 In addition to these stands a goodly array of creams. custards, jellies, blanc manages, and others of that order which must be made the day before in order to be perfectly chilled and so tempting to the palate. Below give certain of these as suggestions for the housekeeper who wishes to serve a good dinner on Sunday with minimum of work on the day itself. l have no doubt each one of my constitu- ency knows of others in the same line, and l shall be happy to receive any recipes along this line and to give them place on this page. Some of the dishes I de- scribe are probably familiar to the Cor nerites. but there may be others to whom the directions will come as novelties.
 FRENCH TAPIOCA CUSTARD.
 Soak one cup of pearl tapioca over night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Old Couple in Difficulties.

Old Couple m Difficulties.
 l have been a reaoer of your depart nent for years and I never dreamed I would one day ask help of the dear men- bers. In business venture my husband lost all we had in the world and we came here and took up homestead. He was just recovering from a terrible attack of blood poisoning when he fell from farm wagon, tearing ligament in his shoul- der. We are absolutely without money that is cur own and if we are given that for which am about to ask cannot even pay for sending it. Is there any one who can give my husband an old saddle, har- ness, or anything that is needed for horse? would thank such person with all my soul He could borrow horse now and then If he only had the needed things for it. Then we lead such a terribly lonely life that if any one had magazines or other reading matter. no matter how old. we would be so thankful. We are pretty old people-he Is 65 years old and am 54-and we are not able to cope with the disadvantages of this life as we could if we were younger. We have to put up with much here and are dependent upon our neighbors for our smallest errands and there are days when it seems as though could not endure another thing. I hope you will not think am asking too much. simply cannot express to yod how grateful I would be if my request were granted. One thing more. do not think it is an easy matter for me to beg you to do this for charity's sake.
 (" MRs H. K"
 To me this seems touching letter Perhaps because I am no longer young myself the trials of those who have left youth behind them impress me as being singuiarly poignant. Young persons have their troubles and feel them deeply. but we all know there are likely to be chances ahead of them to make up their losses and gain blessings which will blot out the memory of past sufferngs. It is differ ent case with those whose future is be. hind them, so to speak. And so indorse this appeal from the Cornerite and hope I shall have appeals for her address from some one who will send her the horse out fittings she needs and also from those who will supply her with reading matter and perhaps write her cheering letters from time to time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Wants Set of Quilting Frames.

"I wonder if there is not some one who has a set of quilting frames with horses. I have been in poor health for a long time and can be of but little help to my husband. who also is far from strong. I have an offer of some coverlets to quilt and If I can get the frames it will be real blessing to me. can send for them if any one near here has set and doesn't need them any longer O.G
 l hope there may be something of the kind and that O. G. may be fortunate enough to secure them. I shall be happy 10 give her address to any one who can usa it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Value of Confederate Coins.

" Will you please advise me of the value aced on a confederate $5 dollar bill dated 1864. also a 10 cent piece in cur rcncy bearing the same date? Is there any demand for such things, and can you tell me a place where I could realize on such relics? M L."
 1 am not an authority on such ques- tions. but I should judge that there is enough confederate money in existence slowed away as relics to make It's cash Value small. Can any one better versed on this topic than l give this correspond ert more accurate information? l have her address if it Is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Has Her Boob.

1T am unable. after all. to send the book I offered to Mrs. F. A. c. and su write to you in order that her address; may be sent elsewhere. I am sending pennants and magazines to other ad- dresses you have given. It is privilege. and thank you. A. S.
 I am happy to take this means of in- forming this correspondent that Mrs. F. A. G.has been supplied from other sources with the books she asked. The gift of ths pennants and magazines will be appro- ciated. I know, and am personally grate-- ful for the spirit in which they are given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
For Some Needy Child.

received the atlas asked for. and 1t was free will offering on the part of the giver think. as there was no address sent with it. have pair ofwhite bear skin leggings for little child year old:
 also pair of shoes my little girl has out grown The shoes are still good for everyday wear for some child, and the leggings have never been worn. will send them to any one who asks for them and who will send the postage. I have some lovely fall roses and will send the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Insect Ponder for 4nts.

TT read With Interest the sorrowful words of Mrs. F. B. S.. the ant tortured housekeeper As l understand her mis- cry, would like to tell her what have done in similar case. No scrubbing cleaning. etc, seemed to do any good. so l resolved 10 sprinkle around some insect powder. The next day there was not a single ant to be found. believe that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal Kippered herring. Corn bread. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Sliced corn beef. Pork and beans. Toasted corn bread. Coffee. Junket
 Cake.
 Tea. DINNER. Bean soup. Roast veal. Crowned potatoes. Stewed tomatoes. Vanilla Ice cream with hot chocolate sauce Coffee. MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Baked apples. Cereal. Bacon and eggs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

make top finish either of mering11e of whites Of eggs with little sugar or of whipped cream. This makes a delicious dessert and one that is pleasing to al- most every palate. Should you not wish
 to use sherry or brandy substitute some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

as well as for the bescowal of the articles themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON Corn beef hash [left overl Warmed up beans. Crackers. Cheese.
 Jam.
 Tea DINNER. Vegetable soup. Sliced cold veal with tomato ketchup Boiled caulfower. Baked sweet potatoes. Fruit dessert. Coffee. sA a TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Baked omelet Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Veal mince [left overl. Baked potatoes. Quick biscuit Marmaade.
 Tea. DINNER. White soup. Larded and baked liver. Scilloped cauliaower Stewed macaroni. Apple brown betty. B Coffee. s; %s WEDNESDAY,. BREAKFAST. Stewed prunes Cereal. Bacon and fried peppers. Graham gems. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cold liver. sliced. Baked sweet potatoes Hot ginger bread. Cocoa. DINNER. Macaroni soup. Boiled leg of mutton with caper sauce. " Stewed turnips. Spinach. Cottage pudding. Coffee. THURSDAY. BREAKFAST. OrangeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

Cereal. Sausages. Flannel cakea Coffee. LUNCHEON Hamburg steaks. Stewed potatoes. Popovers. Honey.
 Tea. DINNER. Mutton broth with rice. Sliced mutton warmed over in caper sauce Whipped potatoes. Spinach souffle. Caramel custard. Coffee. <: xe FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Grapes.
 Cereal. Parsley omelet. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cheese fondu Whole wheat biscuit. French fried potHto~- Crackers. Cheese.
 Tea. DINNER. Cream of potato soup [left overl. Baked bluefsh. Scalloped tomatoes. Green peas Quick plum pudding. s Coffee. SATURDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Bacon and fried apples. Toast
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Scalloped Ash with tomatosA Baked sweet potatoes. Quick Sally Lunn. Jam.
 Tea DINNER. M Cream of pea soup [Ieft overl. Fried chicken String beans. Corn fritters. Batter pudding. Coffsax
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-02-12
SCIENCE in ITS EARLY YEARS
Efforts Of Truly Great Men Largely
Nullified by the Work of the
Sophsts.

And SO 1t happened that, about $50
b. c., there arose Thales, who, by his
wide experience and the persistent en-
thusiasm with which he carried on
investigation. earned the title of Fa-
ther of Science. And so, also, shortly
after him, Anaximander, by committing
his knowledge to writing. brought into
existence the first scientific manu-
script. The sixth century. like the
seventh, was still period of origins.
1t saw the physical researches of Py-
thagoras. and the historical studies of
Hecataeus. In the fifth century Greek
learning reached its climax This age
was resplendent with the names of
Thucydides, who wrote history with
critical care; of Heraclitus. who con-
ceived of universal reign of law, and
of Hippocrates, the Father of Medi-
cine. Its greatest character was So
crates, the barefooted, questioning
sage of the market place of Athens.
With ever burning enthusiasm for
truth. this great teacher attempted. by
quiet and candid debate, to aid men TO
make their concepts clear, and to give
words definite meanings. trusting that
through the correct use of the reason
they would arrive at recognition of
superiority Of right actions. The fourth
century was both an advance and a
decline IL comprised the work OF
Plato and Aristotle. the one elaborat.
ing the concepts OF Socrates with po
etic power. the other systematizing
knowledge In truly scientific form. But
IN this age the demand for brilliant
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-02-12
MARRIAGE AS A VOCATION
Writer Thinks, However, That Prep
aration Should Be Made for It by
Both Parties.

Marriage should be looked upon as
a vocation and not a mere avocation,
argues one who signs herself "Femin.
ist' in an open letter to one of the
daily papers. The writer, who had
been a teacher. but who is now a
mother. has been surprised that be
ing wife and mother is a pro.
fession, the successful performance
of whose duties requires all my eff.
fort and all my time Feminist
thinks that women generally do not
realize this or refuse to face it, that
young women contemplating matri.
mony should be made to realize that
they are choosing profession quite
as important as medicine, law or bust
ness, and that, If possible. a prepara
tory course should be required before
granting the certificate TO practice the
profession of wife and mother. This
sounds very well and would be ad
mirable If 1t could be carried through
But as there are two paths in mar
riage il would be very one-sided If the
woman received all the training.
good, stiff preparatory course for the
young man contemplating the profes
sion OF husband and father would be
quite as much in order. II we have
one, let us have the other, also
Francis Frear in Leslie's Weekly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-02-12
Wonderful Wireless.

There is apparently no limit to the
future possibilities of the wireless.
Wireless storm warnings and general
weather forecasts for ships at sea. COW
ering conditions 100 miles off shore
along the entire Atlantic coast. was
inaugurated by the United States navy
department on July Is, 1913 Direct
wireless communication between
America and Asia was established by
the completion of stations in Siberia
and Alaska, the stations being about
500 miles apart. Today no vessel of
any consequence plies the oceans with.
out its system OF wireless, and its eff.
fectiveness in receiving news of the
present European war is well known.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-02-12
American Dentist in Europe.

But let me tell you about the Ameri-
can dentist in the European war. The
hospital physician told me that he no.
ticed early in his war work that many
of the soldiers were suffering from
toothache more than from their
wounds. So every wounded man was
examined by dentist before he was
taken to the ward. 1t was discovered
that a large percentage of the men
from the trenches had swollen gums,
and that by treating their mouths they
were cured and ready for the front ten
days earlier than in cases where their
teeth were allowed to go. The Eng
lish. he said. had the worst teeth, the
Arabs the best.-"Here and There in
Battle-Scarred France" Peter Mac
Queen, in National Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-02-12
1t is the property

factories, mines and railroads. 1t is the property
of Britshers
Gutierrez made himself power in the consti-
tutionalist party rather by destroying property
than by actual hard fighting. He became dicta
tor of the Zacatecas district and set out to annoy
his old employer, General Manager Percy Carr
of the Mazpul Copper company. who of course
had never heard of Gutierrez while the latter
a humble watchman
The copper company was the proprietor of
the railroad running to Zacatecas and had
arranged a special train to take away the families
of foreigners. As soon Gutierrez heard of this
he teephoned to Carr in Saltilo that Carr must
pay him S27 900 for the privilege of running this
train Carrs railroad else the SOL
diers of the ex-watchman would not let the
pass.
If you don't pay. and send the train through.
you know what will happen" said Gutierrez, and
he could not have made his meaning clearer to
Carr had he drawn his finger across his throat.
So Carr paid the money and the women and
children. chiefly Americans, reached the border
without hurt.