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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

tablespoon of pure lard and one of white sugar. Then add yeast cake dissolved in half cup of warm water. Beat in gradually a cup of white water-ground cornmeal and two of gluten flour, or. enough to make soft dough- Kuead steadily for 10 minutes: cover and let the dough rise until 1t doubles the original bulk. Work in then a teaspoon of fine salt and make into loaves Give it the second rising and as before. let it double the original size. Bake in a steady oven: cover with white paper arter it gains it's full height. Then brown. Those who have tried this find it palatable and di- gestible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Blanc Mange

Can you give me recipe for the good old-fashioned blanc mango, such as my grandmother made? I am afraid she called 1t blank mango and that my aunt. her daughter. said blue monge.' All the same 1t was delicious, far better than the stuff that masquerades under the French title at fashionable suppers and receptions. I wish could get hold of the right recipe. HARRIET K. J."
 This Is what my mother made after she learned to substitute gelatin (some of the neighbors said "geladine') for jelly made from calf's feet: Soak half pack age of gelatin for one-half hour in a cup of cold water. Put a quart of milk in a double boiler over the fire ,adding a pinch of baking soda. When the milk is scalding hot stir into it one-half cup of sugar and the soaked gelatin. Stir until the mixture is boiling hot then take from the fire. strain through inc strain- CT. flavor to taste with vanilla, and pour into a mold wet with cold water. Serve when cold with rich cream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Wants a Rabv Row

Kindly send me the address of Eleanor s. am greatly interested in that sweet baby boy. Could we find a baby boy of refined parents, we should be grateful.
 MRS. M. De F' The address went duly to you. You have our cordial wishes for your success in that quest. As we have said the de- mand for babies for adoption is so lively as to excite surprise and conjecture. Is the love for children gaining the promi- hence it should have, or is the supply di- minishing?, It is curious question and one in which the Corner feels keen inter- est
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
By MRS. ;. 3. REID

After much meditation and exper-
 fence, I have divined that it takes as
 much sense and refinement and talent to
 cook dinner, wash and wipe a dish,
 make a bed and dust a ,om as goes to
 the writing of novel, or shining in
 high society"
 ! Upon the influence of the home de-
 bends much of the success, or unhappi-
 ness of life.
 ! If we are rearing a plant to bloom, in
 order to make beautiful and fragrant our ! living room, we first see that it is rooted
 in the proper soil; that it is given fresh
 of sunshine, not too much of it, but
 enough to invigorate and to make grow | hea1thily.
 The human plant needs the same cul- ture.
 It must be grown in a comfortable at
 mosphere must be strengthened by the | exercises, influences and nourishment which will bring out the best of nature. 1 The period and space to which the plant
 is confined is limited but the child, under
 favorable conditions will grow to mature years, and has life before him, with a
 duty to the world in which he lives. Therefore home making is a serious proposition, and demands diversity of duty, and a method that not only feeds, 1 sleeps and keeps in a good humor the
 family, but furnishes the foundation for all of the qualities that make health, force, character. contentment and good
 neighbors.
 LESSENED DRUDGERY Modern methods household conven-
 fences and economic demands hace less
 ened much of the drugery of the house. keeper, and good sense has taught the ! danger of all work and no play. 1 The introduction of .'cooking lessons l has stirred the thought of mothers, from seeing the quick meals and simple living
 It has been proven the same duty can be performed in an artistc manner, she has made ready her own kitchen for less com plicated effort and has learned, too, a l lesson in materials. The practice of thest | lessons benefits others
 Our market today is ripe, that is. it is ] filled with seasonable foods, the recent warm days have created spring appetites | and something fresh and green appeals to the taste. There are fresh salads. snapbeans, eggplants, salsify Cor the oys- 1 ter p1anD, and no meat is more delicate
 now than the tender roast of mutton. although it is rather early for lamb. Veal
 makes juicy, tender roast and is a ! bit of change from the habit of a roast
 beef. There is always economy in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
BAKED MUsH BREAD

What slaves often receive. .Lashes A part of a hill. ........ Brow A part of a river. er............. Mouth Part of Chinaman's name. Chin Youth and age. Is and 9f What Patrick Henry Wanted. Liberty Players on musical instruments. Band symbol of lightness. .. >. Feathers A product of maize. e.........N....E Ear
 Other queries may be suggested by these or other forms of these may be used. It will be surprise to many to find the number of hidden things that one can find-even the most common objects about us daily. The pennies are collected and kept until after the talent social which I shall now de- scribe: Let them be given out to re-
 turn some 30, some SO. and some hun dred fold. A paper describing the mint ing of coins, the value of rare ones, etc, will be interesting to follow after this game. MRS. H. B. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Her Bapl Needs Clothes

Have any of the members of the Cor ner left over baby clothes they will give away? I have a sweet little baby, and, owing to past nisfortunes, am unable to buy flannels for its use. do not ask for new clothing. but if any one has plenty will she send a few leftovers to me? l will help the Corner when I can
 MRS. e. The mothers letter has wrought might fly upon my sympathies. Dare I tresnass upon the patience of motherly readers so Tar as to press home upon their con- sideration this story?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Keeps Horseradish White

Can you tell me what is the powder they put into horseradish in bottling 1t to keep 1t from turning dark? I am inter- ested in your Corner and shall be glad to hear from you. F. E. $"
 I did not know that any powder is used in preparing horseradish for market. If the grated root be preserved Tn white vin- egar I do not think 1t would darken. Will somebody who knows throw light upon the dark subject? By what process is grated horseradish kept white for months?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Would Adopt a Baby

Would you please send me the ad- dress of c. D.? I should like to corre- spond with her, and if we can arrange to adopt the baby, which is to arrive in March, we shall be glad to hear from her. .NTRS E F,,
 Your application is the third in line. Unless we hear to the contrary from the expectant mother, we withhold her ad- dress from other correspondents. May l remind you that the prospective baby may not be what you and the other ap- picants may want, or that it may not live to be given to you? Why not let us hle your request for an adopted child? We are in constant receipt of similar ap- plications, as you will see from other portions of the Corner correspondence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
As Support for Weak Ankle

T see by your Corner that you aid many. Sometime ago I broke my ankle and it remains weak. Will some one give be brace to support the right ankle? am unable to buy one. S. P"
 We have had the happiness of supply ing braces of divers patterns to other injured folk, and we will exert ourselves to secure one for you. Give us time to make known your extremity and for the humane to get your address from the Corner. Be patient with us, and hope full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
NanonHandnd$I Helping Hand
BlT Marj<,ar llazIani

and finger tips well cleaned and rub often with lemon juice. Wear old gloves when possible while working, and always put on the lotion before drawing on the gloves. Never cut the fingers from the gloves for it is the tips of the fingers that need protection Last, but not least, use only high grades of soap for both kitchen and laundry worl-it pays. If these directions are followed faithfully for two weeks, I'm sure after that one need use only a little of the lotion each day and often disregard gloves
 "C. B. s. The song was duly forwarded to the one who asked for it. She will thank you. The home made. commonsensble remedy for the prevailing affliction of chapped hands is opportune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Gluten Bread

Could you or would you send me recipe for bread made of gluten flour for a diabetic patient? A thousand thanks for one if I can possibly get it.
 MRS. IT. D." Here is a recipe for gluten bread, but I cannot guarantee that it will be the right thing for diabetic patient. I do not see why it should not agree with him. The main object in dieting him is to avoid starchy foods Gluten is said to me almost free from 1ne obnoxious ele- ment. Stir together one cup of boiling water and one of milk s,igntiy warmed. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Home for Little Girl

Recently I have read several requests for little children, and some offers of the same from mothers. I have felt encour- aged to ask for little girl to adopt into our home. We have two boys who are as eager for a sister as we are for little daughter. We would all make her well come and treat her as our own, if we can find one to our liking. We should like her not to be over years of age, and prefer one younger. We will bring her up as our own child. and trust you vii, put us in touch with some one who has child to give away. I should add that we are Protestants.
 MRS. MARY w."
 We give in full a charming letter that does honor to the heart and head of the writer. We can comprehend why in this particular family the little sister, would be warmly welcomed. After all. girls give reality and depth of meaning to the word "home," which boys seldom impart, Happy the household that is blessed with both sexes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Mercerized Crochet Patterns

Do you know of anyone wanting mer- cerized crochet patterns If 30. hand her my address, but not to more than onS person. c. c. Mex s'
 We hold your address subject to tls6 call of anybody who may wish to proat by your liberality. Meanwhile accept VI thanks of tho Corner. 33 \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
LAMB ROAST

Wash and place in pan; if not much fat, grease over top. Put in hot oven, using double baker and haste with the following barbecue sauce: One-half cup of vinegar, one-third cup cold water, small portion red pepper q prefer the pod, black pepper and salt Heat this over slow fire, then add fat either butter or il-tablespoonful-an two tablespoons of vegetable extract or Wor- cester sauce. Baste the meat with a mop dipped into the sauce frequently, and when well done pour remainder over the roast and serve as a gravy.
 CAULIFLOWER AU GRATTN
 Boil in salt water till done. Chop into dice size, iay in baking pan alternately with bread crumbs, pouring over each layer a dressing composed of one cup of milk.
 RECIPES
 One tablespoon gelatine, on cup sugar, one cup boiling water whites of three eggs, one and one-half teaspoon vanilla.
 Dissolve gelatine in the boiling water, place bowl in pan of ice water, add sugar and stir all constantly until mixture is cold. Beat whites of eggs light and va nilla, and beat until mixture thickens- about 20 minutes. Turn into chilled pan and let stand until thoroughly cold. Just before serving time, remove from pan and slice; serve with hot chocolate sauce.
 One cup suger, one tablespoon butter, one-half cup milk, one and one-half squares chocolate, one and one-half tea spoon vanilla.
 Put all sauce favoring in a saucepan, bring to boiling point, boil 10 minutes, stirring until done; flavor, serve hot.
 One tablespoon butter, black pepper, into which pour a well beaten egg; spread bread crumbs on top the mixture and bake in quick oven.
 BAKED MUSH BREAD
 Into two cups of boiling water pour gradually one cup cornmeal, salt and stir over slow fire until well done. Remove and into the mush stir one tablespoon of fat one cup sweet milk, two eggs; mix well and lastly stir in two teaspoons baking powder, turn into greased pan and bake as you would eggbread. Serve from the pan with spoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
For Rough Hands

Enclosed please ind the song that F. w. l.. asks for. Mrs. H. c. H. asks for remedy for rough hands If she will use glycerin and bay rum her troubles will disappear. Up to three winters ago had the same trouble. The best of cold creams. etc. did no good. I was ad- vised to use bay rum and glycerin Q0 cents worth at any druggist's), and I've never had any trouble with my hands since, Experiment with the proportions until it suits your particular need. Two thirds glycerin and one-third bay rum, I think. is about right. Keep the hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
WEDNESDAYS LUNCH
wEDNEsDAYs DINNER

Vegetable Soup Friend Calf's Liver, Onion Gravy Baked Irish Potatoes, Spinach Spoon Bread Sliced Lightbread Rice Pudding, Vanilla Sauce
 Coffee Cheese
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
TUESDAYS LYNCH

TUESDAYS s LUNCH Omelet Tomato Sauce Buttered Toast Baked Grits
 Hot Tea
 TUESDAYS DINNER Mutton Croquets Brown Sauce (Mutton left over) Caulifower au Gratin
 Creamed Irish Potatoes Hot Corn Mullins Sliced Tomatoes Mayonaise Dressing Steamed Bread Pudding, Sauce Black Coffee Cheese WEDNESDAYS BREAKFAST Oatmeal Cream Broiied Salt Mackerel
 Hot Baking Powder Biscuit Baked Mush Bread Syrup
 Dripped Coffee WEDNESDAYS LUNCH Cheese Omelet Home Baked Crackers
 Baked Apples
 Hot Tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

LAST CALL The Greatest Bargains of All
 Are Offered You During
 the Last Week of Our Feb
 ruary Furniture Sale Owing to the enormous amount of furniture taken in exchange during February Sale at our 4th avenue store, we have been forced to make second stock to make room for this new stock.
 Look over this list of bargains and if you don't find what you want come to our store and we will show it to you.
 $8.45 Bargains DINING TABLE, one it.. Early English, round extension table, DINING CHAIRS, Early English chairs, sold for $15, now $S.45. KITCHEN CABINET, one extra good cabinet, SS.45. SIDEBOARD, one beautiful golden oak sideboard, $S.45. WARDROBE, one good golden oak wardrobe, $8.45. STOVE, one number coal stove and pipe, brand new, $8.45. Il GAS STOVE, one Estate gas stove, slightly used, sold new for $1e, now HAT RACKS. one golden oak hat rack SS.46
 RUGS. two slightly used 9x12 rugs, one Brussels and one crescent Ak minister, for $S.45. $10.45 Bargains DAVENPORT, one Early English Pullman davenport, $1045. ROCKERS, one large mahogany rocker, genuine leather, $10.45. BUFFET, one golden oak buffet, CHINA CLOSET; one golden oak DINING TABLE, one round 6 it. golden oak extension table, $1O.45. DINING CHAIRS, new golden oak, box seat dining chairs, $lO.45. RANGES, one six eyed range, with hot water front and one six eyed range with reservoir, a $35 range for $10.45.
 BEDROOM SUITE, one piece gold en oak bedroom suite, S1O.45. CHIFFONIER, one chiffonier and writing desk combined, $10.45. DRESSERS, i princess dressers, ma hogany and quartered oak, s10.45. BED, SPRINGS AND MATTRESS, $10.45.
 one ? in. post iron bed with five 7-S in filters, either Vernis Martin or white with all steel springs and 45 pound mattress, all new, for Sl9.45.
 Hood & Wheeler
 Second Hand Store
 2111 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
Game for Church Social

T inclose the game of penny for Thelma M. I hope she will have as much fun out of the game as I have had. This is pleasant amusement in home gathering or small gathering and can be used to break the ice in a larger party: Each person is SUD- piled with a common copper cent, a pencil. and piece of paper. The fol- lowing conundrums are then propound- ed. The answers will be found on the two sides of the penny and are writ ten down on the paper. Find on the penny the following articles and ob- jects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26

roast, served carefully, there will be parts left for several dishes for future meals, and the crushed bone, with the marrow, always gives flavor for delicate SOIns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-26
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATTN

Boil in salt water till done. Chop into dice size, lay in baking pan alternately with bread crumbs, pouring over each layer dressing composed of one cup of milk.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
Republicans Play "Hands OFF,"

Washington.-Fa Failure of Senate Re
publicans to take any action at con.
ference on the Mexican situation left
the Administration unhampered in
dealing with the problem The con.
ference was called to consider action
forcing the despatch OF additional
troops to the border for patrol duty.
In the face of official advices denying
alarming reports however. and Gen.
eral Funston's apparent confidence
that he had enough men for any pres
ant emergency, the Republicans ad.
lournsd
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
HAY BILL PASSES HOUSE
ONLY TWO MEMBERS VOTED
EDNESS MEASURE.
6rltten Of Illinois Opposed Bill Be-
cause he Favored Greater Increase;
London Favored No Increase.

Washington.-The Hay army in
crease bill providing for regular army
peace strength of 100000 fighting men
instead of the present 100000 passed
the house by vote of 400 to >. 1t
goes to the senate for immediate con-
sideration virtually as drafted by the
house committee.
The negative votes were cast by
Representative Britten, Republican of
Illinois, and London, Socialist Of New
York
Mr.. Britten opposed the bill because
he favored stin further increase in
the army and London because he ia
vored no increase.
The bill is the first OF President
Wilson's great national preparedness
measures to pass either house, al
though various related measures have
been approved. 1t was finally adopted
only after Representative Kahn, rank
ing Republican member OF the mill
tary committee again had met defeat
this time 213 to 191-in his effort to
increase the authorized strength OF
the regulars to 100000.
During the debate Chairman Hav of
the committee that drew the bill re-
ferred to it as the Presidents own
bill" 1t was explained at the White
House. however, that while the presi-
dent approved the ground plan OF the
measure, he was not committed to its
details. The conference on the senate
and house plans. to come after the
senate acts, is expected by administra-
uon oficials to produce a bill which
VIII have the presidents full support.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
MANY BIG FIRES REPORTED.

Augusta. Ga.-Fire which has caused
damage estimated at from $4,000 900 TO
S8,000000 in the heart OF Augustus
business district and the adjoining
residence district, still burned briskly.
but was under control No lives were
lost. In the twenty-five blocks which
were swept clean were the greater por-
tion Of Broad street and 500 resi-
dences, including the most costly in
the city
Nashville, Tenn.-A small ball Of
yarn, lighted and thrown by boy into
dry grass in a vacant lot. started a con
fiagration In Nashville which was not
under control after 80 residence blocks
had been swept by the fire The loss
Spray, n. C.-Fire which threatened
the entire business section of the town
of Floyd Hill was reported under con-
troll. Several buildings were destroy
ed, the damage amounting 10 $4,000.
is estimated at 81, 500 900.
Natchez, Miss.-Fire of undetermin-
ed origin partially destroyed the plant
of the Natchez Dressed Beef COMPANY
causing damage estimated at from
100000 20 $5O,00O.
Paris, Texas.-Every incoming train
was bringing provisions. clothing and
tents to the approximately 5000 home
less persons in Paris. rendered practi.
cally destitute by fire. which did prop
erty damage estimated at between
SSOOO,OOO and s10OOO,O 900 Three per.
sons lost their lives.
Tulsa, Okla.-Revised estimates OF
the damage as a result OF the prairie
fire which swept over four sections OF
land in the Gushing oil field place the
loss at approximately 100000.
Rockingham, N C.-Fire famed by
a 40.mile gale. destroyed the McDon-
aid hotel here. The loss was $4,000.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
All Powers Anree ON Plan.

Washington.-All of the Entente
powers, through their embassies here.
have handed to Secretary Lansing for
NAL responses rejecting the proposal
made by the state department in It's
circular memorandum that they enter
into modus vivendi and disarm all
of their merchant ships with the un-
derstanding that the United States
government would endeavor to secure
from the Central powers a pledge not
TO attack any such unarmed shlpa
without warning and without providing
for the sefety of the passengers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
AIRMEN FACE DIFFICULTIES.
Flying Problems Are Greater Than
Those of European Aviators.

Flying Problems Are Greater Than
Those of European Aviators.
Field Headquarters American Ex-
pedition Column, Colonia Dublan, Chi
huahua. Mexico, by Aeroplane to Co
lumbus, n. M.-The first aero squadron
IN the United States Army in a weeks
service with Brigadier General Perish
lng's expedition in Mexico, has sur
mounted flying problems more difficult
than most OF those encountered by
European aviators.
The work thus far has been with
out serious accident. One OF the
senior aviators said that only in the
Alps are the European fiiers likely 10
encounter conditions paralleling those
under which the Americans are now
working.
Never" said this aviator, have
we had any flying as difficult as here.
We are under handicap of an alti-
tude of about $500 feet when we rise
Some of the mountains we have tried
TO get over were approximately 5000
feet above sea level and none of our
machines is powerful enough to carry
the pilot observer and sufficient fuel
at such an altitude. We might get
over one of the high mountains but
we probably would be unable to carry
enough fuel for the return flight"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1916-03-30
Germany Would Apolonlze.

Washington.-Wi all evidence in.
dicating that the British Channel
steamer Sussex, carrying American
citizens, was the victim of a torpedo.
1t was authoritatively stated that if
a German submarine made the attack
the Imperial Government would dis
avow the act, and satisfy the United
States that the act was I'm violation
of Instructions Thus it seemed that
the issue might narrow down to the
question of whether the United States
would be willing to accept such a dec
laration