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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-07
MAYOR AD CLUB SPEAKER

Concerning road improvements ana
the expenses of making them, Mayor
Lane will speak tomorrow at the noon
luncheon of the Ad Club, the mayor
and supervisors being guests of honor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-07
GERMAN OFFICIAL
CABLEGRAMS

German headquarters Report, Dec.
7-lpek occupied, 1850 prisoners made.
French forced to give position In
Cerna Nardar section in order TO es-
cape, being outfianked. Near Berry
bae successful mine blasting on large
scale. A French trench, together with
inmates, was buried. Enemy's mine
was almost completely destroyed.
EAST Of Aubereve, Champagne, the
Germans took $50 meters Of an ad-
vanced French trench, more than so
soldiers being imprisoned"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-07

Virgil d. Stockbridge, United States
assistant commissioner of patents,
died in Washington. He was 79 yeafs
old.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-07
CALLS FOR u S. TO GUARD FUTURE SAFETY
congressman In Joint Session Hear
President Read His Patriotic Message
DUTY NOW
ASSURED,
IS CABLE

Especial Star-Bul-
letin Cable.)
Washington, d.
c., Dec. THE
sugar situation is
unchanged. 1t is
considered abso-
lut e ly certain
that the 1-cent
duty will be re-
tained. There Is
a good fighting
chance for the
restoration of the
Payn e : Aldrich
rates.
C. s. ALBERT.
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Of Value to Teachers.

In the Corner observed the statement of correspondent that 1t seems pity to throw away magazines. accompanied by an offer of the same. l agree heartily with the correspondent; 1t is to me almost a cardinal crime to waste what may be of use to some one else. As a teacher of European history I find the magazines often a source of valuable information and material. That which serves my pur- pose take from the magazines and bind each article in a separate cover. so that students can use it. That is why the offer If the magazines referred to are not wholly story magazines. and if they have not already found home. should be glad indeed to have them. I will gladly pay the cost of transporting them to my home. Of course if any one wishes them who has no access to other magazines. would not want to deprive such a one of the pleas ure. l.. S
 Again I must express my regret The magazines offered by B. E. w. had found a home before this letter was received. I don't know what they were. but am sure that some of our readers have periodicals and reviews which would be of use to a teacher and would be glad to put them where they would be appre- ciated and would prove of genuine serv-
 ice The suggestion of taking out and binding the portions wished is worth fol- lowing by others besides teachers.
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to give to Mrs. A and hope she lives near enough for it.
 ' I send a cake recipe which is my fa- vorite and perhaps some of the Cornerites will like il. too Strawberry jam cake: One cup of white sugar. two-thirds of q cup of butter, half cup of clabbered milk. two-thirds of cup of strawberry jam, or if you have not the jam, you may use canned strawberries. One and three quarters cups of flour, three eggs, one teaspoon each of cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda. Cream the butter and sugar, add the jam. spices, and milk with the soda dissolved in it. Put in the well beat en yolks of the eggs, the flour, and lastly the stifiy whipped whites of the eggs. This makes a lovely layer cake, but pre- fer it baked in a loaf. Cover with the fol- lowing icing: To half a cup of boiling water add small cup of white sugar and a pinch of salt taken between the two fingers and the thumb. Boil until 1t bub- bles and thickens and pour slowly over the
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fond of the following, and if it is used wil have the courage to come with more that my husband likes. A large number Of my recipes come from your Corner and are good This one is for fried potatoes. Peel and slice thin potatoes enough to fill the frying pan, dropping them into fresh water as fast as they are sliced. For a painful of the potatoes allow large table spoon of lard. Melt this, drop in the sliced potatoes, dripping with clean water, add salt pepper, and two medium sized onions sliced thin if you like the flavor of onions. Mix all together, cover, and fry golden brown. Turn often but keep frying briskly. MRS. w. s. Al
 As will be seen, this recipe differs from that for frying potatoes in deep fat and is more what is known as sauteing. The addition of the onion converts them into Lyonna4se potatoes, and l can answer for their being savory, although do not con- slider potatoes thus cooked as wholesome as the French fried potatoes cooked in deep fat.
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boredom and disappointment for them.
 couple of summers ago I was talking with woman who was making plans for her summer campaign. These included visits to several rather fashionable wa terung places and seaside resorts.
 " l suppose you enjoy the gayety of such pieces" I said after listening to her re- hearsal of the hotels they planned to fre- quent.
 "On the contrary, I dislike them ex- tremely," she replied. " But you must recollect that I have two daughters of marriageable age, and the least l can do is to give them a chance to meet the right kind of young men, such as are found at popular places such as l have chosen. It wouldn't be fair to do any less for my girls
 I cannot say that l especially sympa- thized with her point of view. To my old fashioned mind 1t smacked a little too much of exposing ones wares for sale in the marriage market. I would cherish & dread of alliances contracted under such conditions On the other hand, 1t Is only fair to young people that they should have the opportunity to meet others of their age and tastes and to mingle with then in natural and healthful associa- tlons.
 To bury a girl in lonely farmhouse where there are no sports or recreations of any sort Is hard on her in every way ana tends to make her discontented. It Is as much of a mistake as to plunge her into a vortex of social dissipation. Let her have her modest share of pretty frool<s and permit her to make few vis- it's to her friends if you feel you cannot afford to take her to some lively summer plGce where she will have the chance to meet and know pleasant young men and women Quite possibly the sort of enjoy ment which would appeal to her would be utterly distasteful to the boys and young CT girls of the family and would be even verse for her tired father and mother. who seek rest and not excitement.
 IL is not essential that the whole family
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WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMMER VACATION.

should spend tho holidays in the same place. The boys will have their own pro elivities quito as strongly developed as those held by their seniors.
 "Of all the deadly holes I ever knew that Is the worst an indignant lad sput- tered to me the other day. " And father and mother want me to go there for all of July and August just because grandfather lives there "
 "Is 1t so bad as that? asked. !" thought you were quite fond of 1t eou- pie of years.ago."
 "Aw, that was when I was kid. he retorted scornfully All l wanted 10 do then was to follow the hired man about the farm and fish in the brook with crooked pin. But there's nothing in the world for fellow of my age to do there. No swimming. no boating, no fishing. no hunting, no baseball, no tennis, no noth- ing. 2"
 1 recognized his position perfectly. hav- ing been intimately acquainted with other small boys and their tastes. More Is to be considered than the boys pleasure in selecting a place where they can in- dulge in natural amusements and suitable occupations. A good many years have passed since Isaac Watts wrote. Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do," but the statement Is as true now as when first penned. If wholesome pur- suits and recreation are not provided for the boys their active impulses will find vent in less praiseworthy manner You are not spelling your sons when you plan that the location for their summer outing shall be supplied with opportunities for boating or fishing. for bathing or swim ming, for games of various kinds. There Is IS much importance in a wise choice Of their vacation resort as there is in the selection of the school where their educa- tion in books Is pursued.
 The one member of the family whose tastes have thus far not been consulted is the one who will probably have the priv iege of paying the bills for every one the paterfamilias. If he Is like most American husbands and fathers he will be entirely content to let you go off for your relaxation while he stays in town and knows no outing except the walk from the house to the office and back again. Just because of his willingness to do this the others of the family should insist upon his taking his vacation and should make it fit his inclinations.
 As a rule man Is not satisfied with the calm joys which satisfy his wife after she has reached mature years. The rock ing chair on the piazza method of passing the days appeals to him no more than the violent amusements of his sons and daughters. When such is the case the wisest and the kindest method Is to per- init him to have a holiday and flock alone or with some kindred spirit among his men friends. Send him some place with a rod and line. encourage him to go on sailing party, or motor trip. or any thing else that he chooses. and prepare to see him come back in better health of mind. body, and nerves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06

yfI WRITE to you for little advice se about my summer plans. Until
 nearly a year ago we have always
 lived in the real country. Early
 last fall we moved into town. It's not one of the biggest cities, but one of about 90. 900 inhabitants, There are parks and trees and in the best parts of the city the houses have big yards about them. with flowers and shrubs. Our own home is one of this kind
 Now what l want to know is with regard to going away for the hot weather and where We ought to go. My own opin- ion is that we can be more comfortable here at home than anywhere else. but my sons and daughters don't agree with me. There are five of thenl-two girls who are just about young women, one boy in high school and two smaller boys. They are eager to go away, as they say every one else does, and their father and l don't see the sense of it for them or for us. How does it strike you? And if we were to go what kind of place would you advise for the children? hate fashion able resorts, and the boys would hate it. but the girls seem to yearn to go some where where there's a lot going on.
 .'As I say. I would be entirely con tented to stop just here. but I am anx- ious to know what you have to say in the matter and would be grateful for an early answer It's not so much a ques- tion of money, though we have none to waste on foolish outings. but decision as to going. and where. J. P. H."
 The constantly recurring problem of the summer, To go or not to go. and !, To- H.. 1t is to own summer place, be this an ambitious establishment or tiny bunga- low, its possession does at least settle the matter for family
 Let me take up this letter little in de- tail.
 In the first place, as to the desirability of making a change of some sort in the summer, whether for a long stay or a short vacation. On this l think there can be no doubt. Every one needs to get out of the rut some time during the year. for the sake of her health of body and mind, and l know of no one who needs it more than the housekeeper. I grant all that can be said of the superior com fort of home. heard a woman talking about that once few years ago.
 Leave my comfortable house in the summer" she said Not if I know if l, What could get anywhere else to com pare with it? I have my own big airy rooms. my own good bed, my own bath tub. can get what I want to eat and have it cooked and served to please me. Compare this with a country boarding house or summer hotel and you'll see that l choose the better part if I stay in the city,
 So she stayed, and, while she had all the advantages of which she spoke, she began her next winters campaign in a depleted condition of mind and body. In fact, be- fore the summer was over the noise and heat had told on her nerves, and when the fall came she was tired out and run
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A NUMBER of recipes for Johns A favorite were crowded out in the T talk we gave on that topic and so
 I am putting them in here in the
 conviction that they will be of in- terest to all housekeepers who enjoy cooking and finding new dishes for the table:
 |" am an everyday reader and a clip per of all good recipes for my valuable scrapbook, so I send you in number in the hope that some of them may prove useful.
 '' TOMATOES ON CREAM TOAST Two tablespoons of melted butter, two tablespoons of flour. Mix with half a teaspoon of salt; pour on half can of stewed and strained tomatoes to which has been added quarter of a teaspoon of baking soda. Add half cup of cream; dip slices of toasted bread into this sauce and serve as you would milk toast. This sauce should be cooked over hot water or in double boiler.
 DROP CREAM COOKIES.-Two cups of sugar, two eggs beaten to a cream, one cup of sour cream. one teaspoon of bak- ing soda dissolved in the cream, three cups of sifted pastry flour. three table spoons of butter, half a teaspoon of bak ing powder, half a teaspoon of vanilla, or as much flavoring as one wants. Bake in a quick oven, which should be hot.
 BAKED HAMBURG STEAK.-Mix scsnt handful of fine bread crumbs into two pounds of chopped beef cut from the round. Season with onion juice. paprika, and salt, taking care not to use too much onion Mold ap ohIopn loaf Rr1ISb all over with beaten egg. sift fine cracker crumbs over this. lay in a covered roast CT. pour half a cup of weak stock over it. Butter and water will do if the stock is not on hand. and there must be enough of the stock or the water to prevent scorching. Roast the meat covered for from half to three-quarters of an hour uncover and brown. Transfer the loaf to a hot dish. thicken the gravy with Drowned flour to make a sauce. and pour over the meat Those who do not own regular covered roaster can use two drip ping pans instead. READER"
 May I add that a pleasing addition to hamburg steak consists of baked ba- nanas? The bananas are peeled and cut in two lengthwise and then laid about the meat in the pan when it is uncovered to brown short time cooks them suf- fciently and they are served laid about ths meat in the dish or arranged on top of the loaf. Or the bananas can be dipped in flour and fried and served with the meat Two of the recipes sent by this housekeeper appeared with the talk on "John's favorites.' and these are as ex- cellent as the others and move us to plead for more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
Useful Household Hints.

"I wonder if any of the Cornerites have a doll and buggy which have been dis carded by a child of the family. I have five children; the eldest Is years old and as my husband is not in regular work I find 1t all can do to pay for rent. food. and clothes without purchasing toys. Yet my two little girls are always begging me to buy them a doll and doll carriage and so I thought that perhaps some of the readers of the Corner had toy or two that is not in use. We all know with what longing a child will look at the toys of another child. Also have been won dering If in the clearing up after dress making any reader would fnd few odd pieces of materials suitable for my little
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in communication with the proper parties or to have them send the belt direct to us at the address given. We would ap- preciate this good turn very much in- deed, as. we do not feel that our circum- stances warrant us into putting so much money into a belt at this time.
 IF. F. M" Another application for the belt which has already been bestowed elsewhere. Let me repeat my hope that another one may be found for this applicant. whose name l will put on file and send to any one writing for it.
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to some one who needed it and could use it. Now l am wondering if some one who reads this may not have had the same ex- perience and would send such an out grown form to me. My size is 42.
 MRS. F. D. Stranger things in connection with the work of the Corner have happened than the discovery of an adjustable dress form I hope the unexpected may occur again and that such form may be sent to this invalid, or if that does not come to pass that the 42 size form may be found. am sorry l cannot print the request for the magazines. but this is something not permitted by the rules of the paper.
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fellows rompers. l should so much ap- preciate them. Here are few hints which may be useful to readers: To get rid of black beetles. sprinkle powdered borax over the infested places. Bee stings are painful and the poison of them can be destroyed by applying little oil of cinnamon with a straw or small brush Baking soda should be kept in the house, if for no other reason than as a quick and handy remedy for scalds and burns. Apply cold water 10 the burn first, then sprinkle thickly with soda add more water and soda until thick crust is formed. The relief is immediate and the after effect all that could be de- sired, as the burn will heal without a scar. This remedy is used In many hos. pitfalls and Is highly effective. l have dis covered that good plan, before putting apples into the oven to bake. is to cut slightly around the center of each apple
 Then, instead of bursting, the apple will rise, and as a consequence look much better when sent to the table. Oily medi- cines can be taken much more easily from a spoon that is heated than from one which Is entirely cold. Linoeum will look much brighter if two tablespoons of coal oil are put into the water it Is washed with. MRS. II. W.
 This letter Is so full of valuable sug- gestlons which are bound to be helpful to some housekeepers that l am most sorry that the writer gave no signature beyond that of Mrs. II. w. She gives the name of the town, but that is not suf- fclent to supply to any one who may have the doll and doll carriage or the pieces of cloth for rompers. l hope most sincerely that Mrs. II. W. may see this letter and write giving her full name. This will not be published. as a matter of course, but sent to any one who writes for 1t with the desire of giving the ar ticles she wishes to have. I regret also that I cannot use the remedy she sends for colds, but we de not print medical di- rectlons in this Corner. May | add A caution relative to washing linoleum and say that as little water IS possible should be used. that each portion as it Is wiped off with a wet cloth should be gone over with dry one immediately? If too large quantity of water Is employed it gets under the linoleum and rots this as well A makes the floor damp and unsanitary.
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down. Even a few weeks in the country or away from home would have done her good: lacking this, she was obliged to break off in the winter and build herself up by the sort of absence she could have taken with more enjoyment during the summer.
 So say to any one who can manage an outing some time throughout the summer to plan for it and to make the change as entire as possible. Leave the house and its cares and try what some one else's cooking tastes like and how the beds in another house suit you. You may not like either one as well as those you left be- hind you, but in that case you will return to your home and it's comforts with re- newed enjoyment and with a, freshness and recuperation you would have lacked had you stayed there.
 As to the sort of place to which to go. In general terms. the usual counsel is to find something rather different from that to which you have been accustomed. That is, if your home is on the fiat, go to the mountains or hills; if you live in a high country, seek the seacoast for the sake of the contrast and complete change of air.
 Still, the rule is not immutable, and the change is what is needed more than any total punishment from the sort of climate you possess for the rest of the year. As have said, it really makes no great diff ference if you do not improve your sur roundlngs, so long as you get something different. l have known persons who lived in a good deal of luxury at home who fairly reveled in the simple fare they found in a farmhouse far off the track of railroads or even of automobiles, and who slept on indifferent beds and ate plain food with a zest never accorded by them to the comfortable couches and elaborate menus in their own dwellings.
 iss5 Of one. thing make sure before. you leave home. Be satisfied that the sanitary con dtions of the place you are seeking are what they should be; that the house is clean and the cooking good, even if sim
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white of one egg that has been whipped slightly. Beat until creamy, flavor with vanilla, and pour over the cake. This is just a loaf cake icing. and after once hay ing used 1t you will always like it. These are never failing recipes if the directions are closely followed. MRS. r. O. L."
 It Is good to hear such pleasant things said about the Corner and l was more than glad to send the address of the woman who wished the baby carriage and thus bring supply and demand together
 The recipes are gratefully received and we hope to have more from the same quar-
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Wants q Dress Form.

am an invalid and compelled to make my own clothes. and l find it most tire some to do the fitting. For years have wished for an adjustable dress form. but l suppose I'll have to keep on wishing. for of course no one has one of these to give away. had one of the common kind, but outgrew it and have given 1t away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
April and June Brihstones.

Can you tell me the birthstones for April and for June? And is there more than one for each month? had been told there is choice between such stones and l am anxious to know. so in case one is costly and the other cheap. may be able to get something suitable and not expen- sive beyond my means. A. F.''
 There are two birthstones for April the diamond and the aquamarins-and two for June-the pearl and the agate. You see these fulfill the requirements you suggest and will meet your desire to high priced stone and one which will serve the purpose and yet cost less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
 Fried Potatoes.

"I was sorry to read about your ddsap- poIntment regarding Johns favorite.' cook mostly for my husbands benefit and expect to continue to do so. He IS particular about the way the food Is cooked and helps me in that way to strive to do better all the time. All of us are
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Need Glasses and Truss.

"I I saw by the paper that some one had a truss and pair of glasses to give away and I write on the chance that may get them. My husband has had truss. but it is worn out and we are unable to get another one just now. The glasses need for myself My husband is large. so l think that the belt offered would fit him. We would greatly appreciate your kind- ness in this matter MRS. B. s.
 The correspondent does not give the sig nature of the friend who made the offer and in ordinary circumstances 1t would be most difficult to identify her. But this time so many applications have been made for the articles named that I am able to say. with much regret. that they have been given away. Is it possible that some one else can comply with the desire of Mrs. B. S.? And may I ask that when Cornerites write asking for glasses or offering them they will state whether the lenses given or requested are for short sighted or far sighted per sons? This would simplify matters for those who wished them or had them to give away.