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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
g ar2as fo be Spotzhed

feel so strongly on this subject that I can't stop when once l get started May I, in conclusion. in my name and in the names of many others who feel as do, beg that you will give us a talk on this most important topic-for if we are going to bring up a child in the way he should go,' spanking must not be omitted.
 "C. E. A
 The writer gives no signature except that I have printed, and I have not the least notion as to her identity. But know she writes a good letter and that even those who do not fully agree with her may perhaps acknowledge that she has some grounds for the position she takes, I myself have never shared in the pop ular prejudice against reasonable spank ing. I come of a generation which be- lieved in it decidedly, and l cannot re- call any just punishment of this sort against which I ever rebelled mentally.
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of butter. Mix all well together, cover top with nutmeg or other spice, and bake until brown. Can you tell me what will get hits out of children's heads? They got them at school, and have tried everything. J. R. G.
 The article universally recommended is tincture of larkspur. The hair must be washed with this, then combed d care fully and the application must be re- peated again and again until the pests are exterminated. It will take much work and patience to get rid of them am obliged to you for the recipe. have never known the "poor mans rice pud- ding" to be made with an egg or with butter.
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hour would see about a dozen terrified girls of ! to 14 years old in the room. The 'spanker would enter with her paddle, made from a shingle, call the roll of the
 spankees majestically, and proceed to work.
 The girls were spanked according to age. the oldest first, that their humiia- tion might be seen by all the others. You can imagine what the girls felt who were awaiting their spanking in seeing the punishment inflicted upon the others and knowing that they were to receive it in their turn. As the name was called the culprit rose and went to the principal who read the crime, and leaning the sin ner across her knee raised the one gar ment and inflicted the spanks on the bare hips of the offender. It was not severe but enough to prevent a repetition of the transgression.
 "Now. have written too much. but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
TO SPANK OR NOT TO SPANK.

erations that move him. He has to be taught that consequences are immut- able and until he is old enough to learn this from the logic of events the parent must take the place of Providence in infiicting penalties.
 Of course there are other methods of punishment besides spanking, but Is not this elementary form that which ap- peals most directly to the elementary mind of child? The sharp touch of slight physical pain he understands when he might not comprehend arg1- ment or reasoning.
 Undoubtedly there are some children who do not require spanking and others upon whom it has an unfortunate effect, but are they not the exceptions rather than the rule? This Is a question upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Needs False Teeth.

wrote to you some time ago for the glasses offered by a correspondent and received from him, not one pair, but several pairs of nice glasses which have helped me out more than words can tell. as my eyes were poor and 1 did not have the money to buy the glasses, although I have to sew. I am at the age when the eyes and the teeth are the greatest trouble. I am wondering if there are any dentists who perhaps may have false teeth to offer. 1 had my teeth pulled three or four years ago and have been going without upper teeth since then. as I haven't the money to buy set. I just earn enough sewing for factory at home to make a bare living l am thankful for the glasses and hope I may some day be able to do something for the Corner but don't think it will ever be anything as precious or as nice as the glasses! M. G.
 I am glad the glasses were sent and wish the need for teeth could be met as easily. Is there 8 generous dentist friend who could perhaps help her out or tell her how to procure false teeth free or at a nominal rate? Stranger things have happened in the Corner!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
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It would never have occurred to me to revolt In any other manner. The argu- ments of today are that such punish ment brutalized child or broke his spirit, but I can honestly state that never saw any marks of this upon chill dren who were judiciously trained by other methods in addition to deserved spanking. Unjust punishment Is bound to have unhappy results. no matter in what form the chastisement comes.
 Also I may say that the products of that day and of later periods in families where corporal punishment was followed when it seemed necessary were prefer able to those of the present in the way of tractable. obedient. and well behaved children. The claim may hold good that the children turn out as well in the long run if they are permitted to pursue their own inclinations without regard to com mands or inhibitions as they do if they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Pickling Ripe Olives.

I have received so many helpful sug- gestions from the Corner that I am glad to make little return by sending directions for piclSling olives. These have been requested twice. I use only the ripe olives, as 1 am told they con- tain far more real nutriment than the green ones. They should be picked from the tree-the. ones that have fallen to the ground are not good to use. Those l put up were black, although few showed tiny streaks of green. think there is no danger of their being too ripe Here are the directions for pickling ripe olives:
 For six gallons of olives use four gallons of water and twelve ounces of concentrated lye. Put three or four quarts of clear cold water into large stone or wooden vessel and add the olives. Then thoroughly dissolve the twelve ounces of I've in the four gallons of water and pour it over the olives. Stir frequently during the first hour, then stir two or three times during the day and let stand twenty-four hours. Cut an olive and if 1t loosens readily from
 
 but if not they must be left longer. Sometimes 1t takes as much as thirty six hours to bring them to the right stage. Keep stirring occasionally as long as they remain in the lye.
 "When the seeds loosen easily turn off all the lye water and cover with clear, cold water. Change to fresh wa ter three or four times the first day After that fresh water two or three times day will answer. It takes about a week to get all the I've soaked out Then drain and cover with salt water. allowing two ounces of salt to one gall lon of water. If too strong a solution of salt and water is used at first the fruit will shrink and not look attrac- tive. After two days drain off this salt
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which I would like the opinions of those who have had both observation and experience.
 Another query I would like to put and I hope to receive candid and hon. est answers. How many adults who were spanked judiciously in their youth that is, switched or slippered or shin gled when they deserved punishment and received 1t from loving and just parents-feel that it did them injury by antagonizing or enraging them. or making them feel they had been treat ed unfairly I trust to get many letters upon this topic and to print them in the Corner for the benefit of c. E. A. and others interested in the proper train ing of children in the way they should Qo
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water and replace with solution of six ounces of salt to one gallon of water. At the end of about week drain this off and replace with a solution of ten ounces of salt to a gallon of water After about ten days in this solution you may begin using the olives. No further changing of water is necessary. They will keep indefinitely in this last solu- ton.
 prepared five gallons by this recipe last fall for family of five. We all thought them the best olives we had ever eaten. They are all gone now. few having Leen given away at Christi mas. A jar of olives make good Christmas present-at least ours seemed much appreciated I shall prepare twice as many this year. S. B. K"
 Although so many directions for pick ling olives have already been given in the Corner I could not resist the tempta- tion to put in this clear recipe, beautiful ly written and eminently practical. It contained two or three points which have not before been emphasized in the instruc- tions supplied. I thank s. B. K. and I
 
 the other recipes given for pickling olives which l shall be unable to use because of the number that have already appeared. l am grateful for the suggestion for sim plifying my business of handling what s. B. K. justly calls an enormous corre- spondence. For certain reasons l fear the idea could not be carried out, but th~ simplifying would be wrought as well if the Cornerites would comply with the request l have made and inclose the clip pings of the letters in which they are interested. It will be a real kindness to me and save many moments to a busy woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

HA ter mas Just COllle LO IIle anu print Hit for the entertainment of read read
 ing their opinions on the views held by its writer:
 [" I wish to plead with you to say word or two in the influential Corner about that ancient and honorable institution which has so suffered from the attacks of cranks during the last few years spanking.
 "This blessed old punishment is rap Idly become extinct. How many of these dear little bare legged. half hosed girls of ours know what it Is to feel the slap of the shingle. the paddle. the slipper, or the hair brush on their bare hips when they are naughty? Very few. and it's certainly a pity. They are being spoiled for after life by the ridiculous ideas of a few cranks without children, generally.
 In my childhood punishment and spanking were synonymous. received It frequently, not cruelty. but soundly. and am deeply grateful for those spank lngs today. It was a matter of course . when l was naughty. l was told that was to be spanked and why, and then placed across my mothers lap with my dress so arranged as not to interfere, and my bare buttocks were soundly spanked. The instrument of punishment varied for trivial offenses few warm sraps with the bare hand, for more serious ones the slipper or the shingle. This kind of pun ishment is absolutely harmless as to per- manent injury, while the smarting hurt is wonderfully effective in teaching obedi- ence.
 remember one instance in my own case vividly. l was about 12 years old and I was impudent and saucy. I had thought I was too old to be spanked and therefore immune and able to say what I pleased. My mother quietly informed me I was to be spanked. What was my consternation! To be spanked; a girl of 12I
 In vain I pleaded and begged. I was to be spanked and that was all there was to it. She went to her room and returned with slipper. Can you imagine my feel ings? She seated herself and gently but firmly turned up my skirts, so that they would not be in the way, then she laid me across her lap with my bare hips across her right knee What humiliation felt! A luOuSdllu luOuSnSS Idu luIOOSA lily mind. Would it hurt? Was really going to get a spanking? Then she proceeded to inf1ict the punishment. It did hurt! In vain I promised to be good and strug gled to free myself from that rain of blows from the slipper on my posterior. Final ly it was over, and I can asure you that the punishment received then and the humiliation of it stopped any further naughtiness.
 II know of dear little girl of about this same age who deserves a good sound spanking, and l know this would be just what she needs to bring her to her senses once and for all. But she won't get it and she knows it, so she can be just as naughty as she wants to.
 Spanking used to be so universal that it was commonly used in girls boarding schools. In one 1 know of the punish ment was inflicted once a week. At that time all the girls who had been naughty and adjudged deserving of a spanking were ordered to report in the principals office at certain time. They were to wear nothing but simple knee length gingham dress and shoes. Generally the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

hearing about things in different cities and the pleasures one can find in vaca- tion time. l.. H. R"
 This letter was suggested by one from another girl of the same age. who de- sired correspondents l will say about this as I did about the other girl that one must be careful in giving references who wishes the address of L. H. R. with a view to correspondence. There are too many possibilities of trouble for me to risk putting any girl Cornerite in touch with undesirable associates. must therefore, insist upon the ex- change of satisfactory references.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
China Berrp Seeds Wanted.

May l ask the woman who had the china berry seeds to give away to write to me? I would be pleased to have some and in return 1 offer a truss for child years of age. It is a good article and any one in need of it may have it by calling at this address or sending for 1t. My little boy has outgrown the truss, but it cured him. MRS. B. B.
 I am sorry to say that cannot place the correspondent who offered the china berry seeds, since neither the clipping containing the offer nor the initials signed to it were sent. l am sure the offer of the truss will be accepted and l hope the one who asks for it may have something to give in it's place that will be as acceptable as the china berry seeds. I will supply the address of Mrs B. B. on receipt of copy of the clip ping of her letter and of a stamped. addressed envelope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
An Anbeal from q Mother.


 ~HIS is just an appeal from tb mother to the many friends Of
 this Corner. l would ask you
 to write a letter or postal of
 an encouraging nature to my wee daughter of 12, who has been in the hospital for nine months with prospects of remaining there a year longer. Be fore this sickness came upon her she was the merriest child, singing all day long. Now she is so discouraged and sad. She has Mary Jane doll given to her by a dear friend but it needs some clothes. Would the Cornerites who love to sew such things please re- member Helene? The doll is eighteen inches in height and wears a number three shoe. Helene is so fond of pie lures. If you can do something to brighten her up I will thank you with all my heart HELENEs s MOTHER.
 No mother can read this appeal un- moved and I am sure there will be many who will do their best to brighten the poor little girl who is condemned to a shutin life just when she is at an age to be active and vigorous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Directions fer Bead Worh.

"Can you send me the directions for making rose beads or tell me where can get them? N II.
 These directions have appeared in the Corner again and again and l do not feel it is expedient to repeat them at present. If some one is willing to give them to this correspondent and will send for her address it shall be forward ed at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Letters from Girls.

CT am girl 16 years old and would
 like to correspond with girls near my own age who take pleasure in letter writing. as corresponding is one of my favorite enjoyments. Working g1rls are as welcome to write to me as high school girls, for know quite bit about work and would take pleasure in correspond ing about different kinds of employ ment. l am also much interested in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Crochet Patterns 10 Exchange.

"I sent the baby clothing to corre- spondent and she was much pleased to get it. If any of the Cornerites would like tc trade crochet patterns for quilt scraps l would gladly make the exchange, as l have a few scraps on hand at present. wish to express my great thanks to you for bringing me in touch with the Corner ite who fulfilled my boys musical desires sc generously. I also received from her some Christian literature which l am grateful for. M. K"
 I am delighted to hear of the benefits given and received-by this correspondent. She is evidently not satisfied to be only one who gets, but wishes to pass on kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Lost All in q Fire.


 We are two sisters, V. and M. M, aged respectively 63 and 60 years, who have no one on whom to depend for sup port and had the misfortune to lose our home and most of its contents by fire. We humbly ask aid and will appreciate anything in the way of wearing apparel or bedding as well as silk scraps, as we lost some beautiful silk quilts and cushions which we would like to re- place. May the Lord bless you all and may you never see your house burn down, as we did. " and M. M." A pitiful state of affairs. Some of their needs may be supplied, l hope. through the liberality of the Corner ties who, while they may never have experienced similar loss. yet know how to feel for those who have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Poor Mans Rice Pudding.

II am much interested in the Corner and think you may like recipe for what is known as poor mans rice pudding
 Boil tender half pound of rice and put it in baking dish, add sugar enough to sweeten it, one cent can of cream, the canful of water, one egg, and teaspoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Fruit Cake; Nut Bread.

"I have often thought would write to you. but have felt little backward about doing it. I wish to express to you my appreciation of the Corner, for it has been a great help to me in many ways. When you or any of the Corner ties are making berry pie of any kind try sprinkling minute tapioca in it in- stead of flour. You will find it nice.
 Here is a recipe for an inexpensive fruit cake: One cup of brown sugar. half cup of butter or other shortening, two cups of seeded raisins [chopped. but not flnel one cup of walnut meats, one cup of water, two cups of flour, half teaspoon of baking powder, one tea sroon of baking soda, one teaspoon of cloves, cinnamon, and of citron cut fine. Place sugar, shortening, raisins, citrun, water, and soda in a pan and heat; when cool add spice. nuts baking pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
To Pass Lonelu Daps.

"I will be glad of some crochet thread or fancy work of any kind, CT of quilt pieces to pass away the lonely days. l have lost daughter, elso my grand father, who was as near as a father to me. l am trying to work the weary days away so will appreciate anything sent to me and will crochet to pay fer it.
 M. I. L.' More than one will welcome this chance to be of service and to cheer a lonely heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
BuHerfy Crochet Pattern.

Will you kindly ask through the Cor ner for the butterfly crochet pattern? am anxious to get it and will hope to re- turn the favor in some way.
 MRS. w. B." Can some one supply the pattern de- sired?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

nesses. I trust some one may want to make the exchange of the crochet pat terms for the quilt scraps and will send to me for her address, inclosing the clip ping and stamp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

DINNER. W W Chicken gravy soup. W Calf's liver in casserole. v Spinach. V Fried egg plant. v Peaches and cream. " Coffee. v, !. s. s' WEDNESDAY,. BREAKFAST.
 Melon.
 Cereal, Fried panfish. Quick biscuit.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cold liver. Scalloped egg plant. Toasted biscuit.
 Jam.
 Crackers.
 Tea.
 DINNER. Spinach soup [left overl. Broiled steak. French fried potatoes. Green corn. Peach dumplings.
 Coffee.
 As * THURSDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal. Bacon and fried peppers. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Mince of beef [left over1. Lettuce and tomato salad. Blackberry hot shortcake. DINNER. Tomato cream soup. Lamb chops. -Succotash [left over corpl. Young beets. Caramel custard.
 Coffee. FRIDAY. BREAKFAST.
 Melons. Cereal. Parsley omelet.
 Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Crab flakes in nappies. Saratoga potatoes. Popovers.
 Marmalade.
 Iced tea.
 DINNER. Cream of beet soup. Broiled weakfish. Whipped potatoes. Stuffed cucumbers. Fruit surprise.
 Coffee.
 i: i: SATURDAY. BREAKFAST.
 Oranges.
 Cereal. Bacon and fried eggs. Graham gems.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. 'eppers stuffed with fish [left over Potato cakes [left over1. Toasted crackers and cream cheese. Tea.
 DINNER. IA Macaroni soup. Beef's heart stuffed. Young carrots. Creamed onions. Peach pie.
 Coffee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

der, and flour. Bake forty-five minutes in a slow oven.
 II give also a recipe for nut bread: Two cups of white flour. two cups of graham flour, half cup of sugar. one cup of walnut meats [not choppedl. two cups of sweet milk. four teaspoons of baking powder, pinch of salt. Mix all together, put into greased bread tins. let stand twenty minutes, then bake in a slow oven for forty-flve minutes.
 "A H. M." The words of appreciation are pleasant to receive and so are the recipes. Now that this correspondent has written to us hope she will continue and that we may hear from her often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons.
 Cereal Broiled kidneys. Corn mullins. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cold tongue. Tomatoes stuffed with cucumbers. Toasted mullins [left overl. Crackers and cheese. Tea punch. DINNER. Onion soup. Fricasseed chicken. Boiled rice. Squash. Sweet corn- Peach Ice cream. Coffee.
 !; * MONDAY. sse BREAKFAST. Peaches Bacon and fried eggs. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Baked bread and cheese. Creamed potatoes. Blackberries and cream. Cookies.
 Tea. DINNER. Squash soup lleft overl. Chicken croquettes left over]. Rice with green peppers Ileft over1. Corn pudding [left overl. Watermelon. Coffee.
 * as TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal. Bacon and fried tomatoes. Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Crisp dried beef. Baked potatoes. Fried bread. Marmalade Iced cocoa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27
Send the Clipping.

May make a plea that when asking for addresses the clipping referred to shall be inclosed? When there are so many letters there are bound to be a number of signatures so much alike that it makes for confusion in striving to identify the person wanted. The mat ter can be rendered clear by sending the clipping containing the request the cor respondent desires to answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-27

- N unusual and most interesting let
 ~ ter has just come to me and print @- it for the entertainment of read CTS and with the desire of obtain
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A Logan county farmer, who lives
forty-one miles from Hopkinsville,
brought to Vests Loose floor lsto-
yesterday two big loads of toy
all stripped out and ready form
The tobacco was brought for the OPP
ening sale, which had been announce
ed for next Tuesday, the grower not
having gotten word that the sale
had been postponed for week.
Learning of the change he unloaded
it and ordered it to be offered OH the
day the market opens. There were
two big wagons, one of which weighs
1000 pounds and the other $500
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