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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07
WANTED

WANTED - Experienced IA
chine operators for Lathe,
Grinders, J. & L. and B. & o.
Screw Machines, P. & J. and
Automatic Screw Machines,
Toolmakers, Machine repair
men, internal and external tool
grinders. Warner Gear Com
pany, Muncie, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07

Regular meeting T. b. II. NO. Al
tonight Tuesday at the Loyal
American hall on Wayne 81. Every
memb Der requested 10 attend.
Adyt. Lillian Oltsch Scribe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07
SOAP FACTORY FIRE Loss
500 600.
News Service

international News Service
INDIANAPOLIS March Fire.
starting from an explosion. destroy
ed the Olds Soap and Chemical Co. =
plant early today IL was reported
the company was manufacturing
acids for munluon factories. but
Prest Sheets denied this. The loss
is $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07
RIRTIIS.

Born 10 Mr. and Mrs William
Fetters. 723 Marine ST.. a son. March
.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Epler.
ia Columbia st, daughter March
4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07

Spring Millinery Opening begin
ming Thursday, March 10th. at Dora
Waldschm-1t' y -Adv1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-07

Spring Millinery Opening begin
ming Thursday. March 10th. at Dora
Waldschmidt's --Advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
CHEAP AND NOVEL VEGETABLE DISHES.

grinder. Return 1t to the fire, add to # a tablespoon of butter, two tablespoons of cream, and pepper and salt to taste. Beat we'll and when hot serve with three cornered pieces of toast about the dish.
 TURNIP TOPS OR SPROUTS.
 When turnips have been stored for while. especially as the spring of the year approaches, they put out sprouts which make an excellent vegetable. Cut off these tops. wash them well. boil them for twenty minutes in g. kettle of boiling salted water. drain and chop, and proceed as with either recipe given for kale.
 sTEwED CHEsTNUTs.
 Boil largo chestnuts for twenty minutes. remove the shells and the Inner skin. Prepare a cream sauce as directed for stewed celery, pour this over the chest nuts, and let them become hot in this. Season to taste with salt and white pep per, and serve as a vegetable. These are especially good with poultry. The big Spanish or Italian chestnuts that are seen in the markets at this season or the year are not expensive and make a deli cious change on the bill of fare.
 CHEsTNUTs sTEwED IN GRAVY.
 Boil the chestnuts as directed for stewed Chestnuts. Have ready cup of good gravy from chicken or turkey-the water in which the giblets were cooked is excel lent for the purpose-brown it or thicken it little with Drowned flour. Lay the chestnuts in this and let them simmer for five or ten minutes, add salt and pepper, and send to table.
 CHESTNUT CROQUETTEs.
 Boil. shell, and peel two quarts of chestnuts and put them through the vegetable press. Work into the powdered chestnuts a tablespoon of butter. little white pepper, salt to taste, turn into g. double boiler, and make the mixture hot. Form with the hands into croquettes, roll in egg, then in cracker crumbs, and put in cod place until firm. They should stand for at least an hour. Fry in deep fat to a good brown, drain on soft paper in a colander, and serve hot.
 FRIED BANANAS.
 Peel the bananas. roll each in beaten egg. then in fine crumbs, and lay them on the ice for an hour. Have ready a frying pan with at least pound of boil ing fat, drop the bananas in this and fry to a golden brown. Take out with split spoon, drain, and serve as vegetable.
 BAKED BANANAS.
 Peel and prepare as for frying, lay them in a pan, put little butter on and about them and bake, covered, in a moderate oven until lightly brown. Take up with a cake turner and serve as a garnish to meat or in a separate vegetable dish. Ba- nanas cooked in either of these ways de- serve to be better known, since they are not only cheap and wholesome but ex- tremely palatable.
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away. I will gladly work to pay for 1t. for my birds are not happy together and I cannot afford to buy new cage. I can do sewing in exchange. MRS. R. w." Unfortunately the correspondent omission of the sigma ture of the Cornerite who wished for quilt prevents my sup plying the address she seeks. I trust that there may be better luck about the bird cage, and that some one may have what she wants and be willing to bestow it as gift or in exchange for work.
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 Aids for the Deaf.
 " I have a snake ear tube. AZ inches long, that weighs about eight ounces. will be glad to give it to any one who wants it, but I cannot afford to pay car riage on it. J. LE D." :. I have a small ear trumpet which IS of no further use to us and will do nicely for any one only partially deaf It is nearly as good as new. Do you know of any one with glasses to give away? will be glad to write to some shut-in and to send one some postcards. MARY R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

ing Of bridal linen, l would say
 that having recently had occasion
 to order such stamping done. I was told at one one of the smart shops that the initial of the groom was the proper one to use. Having in my bridal days lost several pieces of linen from their having been marked with my maiden initial, think the modern plan more sensible, The laundry doesn't know your maiden name. When moved lately l found in a cupboard in my new home number of school books-algebra, physi- ology, civics, etc, all in fine condition and of recent date. As I have no use for them will give them to any one who will pay express or parcel post charges. The books would be fine for children living in remote regions, away from schools, or who for any reason have to be taught at home. Most of the books are the same as are supplied by our schools today.
 "MRs. c. E. H."
 For sundry rather personal reasons am particularly interested in this reply to the query of " Anxious" What is the opinion of others as to the initial to be marked on a brides linen and silver? The offer of the books will be gratefully accepted, I have no doubt. l will give the name and address of Mrs. c. B. H. to any one writing for it and inclosing stamp. May I say just word here on the stamp subject? I wish that the Cor nerites could get into the habit of inclos- ing stamps when they write letters which call for a reply. With a mail running high up into the hundreds every week the burden of postage becomes heavy when put upon one person, whereas if it were divided among all the writers no single correspondent would feel the weight of 1t. So kindly inclose stamps when writing questions or other communications to which an answer is required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Brought Cheering Letters.

!" I want to thank you for sending my address to so many kind friends and for printing my letter in the paper. It has brought as fruit beautiful letters of love and cheer, and am so happy despite my pain that I wish to thank all who have sent me letters, cards. and magazines and to do it frorn the bottom of my heart
 I wish to return thanks also for the other kindnesses. I am trying to answer all who sent stamps and would love to write to all, but the stamps and stationery are lacking. I hope these thanks may reach the eyes of each one who has gladdened my sad and suffering life. Please print my letter soon, so that the dear kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

| CALL this talk on unusual veseta-
 bles and yet there are many to whom
 one or more of them will be familiar
 because of frequent use. Yet so far
 as my own experience goes each housekeeper is likely to drift into rut and to serve to her family the same items day after day until the appetite Is sati- ated with the constantly recurring ap- pearance of one dish. As have said be- fore, variety IS a comparatively simple matter with the woman who can afford to buy high priced, out of season veseta- bles. but only a few home makers belong to that class.
 Our method of achieving variety then must be by seeking inexpensive novelties, either in the kind We get or in the man. ner in which we prepare them. The veg- etables which I name below are not costly and are good enough to make it worth while to substitute them on our tables oc- casionally for those with which we have become too we'll acquainted, Potatoes. onions. beets, turnips. cabbage, and others possess high merit, but we will appreci. ate their excellence the more for an occa- sional break in their rotation.
 During the winter monotony Is seldom avoided in our bills of fare. We are bound to have a certain sameness in the meats we eat. Let us try to introduce break by the unaccustomed vegetables or by the well known vegetable prepared in an un- accustomed way.
 Always shall recollect certain sum- mer spent in Swiss pension where po- tatoes were served at every dinner boiled plain, in their skins. At first liked them, but after while grew desperately tired of them, and before the end of the sea- son I felt that never again would I care to look upon potato boiled in its jacket. Monotony almost equal to this has been my portion In other places. and I have never ceased to marvel at the lack of originality which Is not able to glean from cook books or from the household de- partment of the newspaper some hints which will help to vary the daily menu.
 May the following prove of assistance to some housekeeper in such praise worthy effort:
 STEWED CELERY KNOBS
 Wash and scrape dozen of the knobs. throwing them into cold water as you do so. Lay in a saucepan and cover with boiling water to which teaspoon of salt has been added, and boil until tender This should require from half to three quarters of an hour. Test them with fork to see if they are done. Drain off the water. cut the knobs into quarters or dice. and keep them hot while you prepare a. white sauce by cooking together ta- blespoon each of butter and flour until they bubble, turning a cup of milk upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

and a little minced parsley over them and serve hot
 KALE GREENS.
 Wash half a pint of kale thoroughly. rubbing it hard between the hands to make sure that no earth clings to 1t. Rinse it in several waters. shaking out the clusters of leaves. Put it in a kettle With a half pound of salt pork which al- ready has been boiled for ten minutes, and cook for half an hour. Leave the pot un- covered. When the kale is done, drain, put it in a chopping tray. and mince with a chopping knife, and serve in a hot dish with piece of pork in the center. Or you may serve it without the pork, sprinkling chopped hard boiled eggs over 1t.
 CREAMED KALE.
 Wash and shake the kale as before in- structed, put it over the fire in just enough boiling water to cover it, and boil for half an hour, leaving the top off the saucepan. Drain off the water, chop the kale fine or put it through your vegetable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

hearts will know that appreciated their goodness. although it is impossible to write to all. F.
 The writer of this letter is the lonely ln- valid to whom so many of the Cornerites have written. I am glad to make room for her words of gratitude and at the same time to enlist the patience of those who write complaining that many of theif cards, letters, etc, have not been ac- knowledged and who therefore own them selves discouraged. It should be borne in mind that many of those to whom such tokens are sent are invalids to whom letter writing is burden, and poor. so that the cost of postage amounts to serious item. As look at the work of the Corner 1t Is not done in the hope of receiving grateful letters of acknowledgment, but rather in the expectation that forlorn lives may be cheered by our efforts. whether we ever get direct response or not.
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 Tho Whom Santa Overlooked.
 am a little girl years old. was sick all the summer and in bed, and in October had appendicitis and have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND.

with little children, flowers, fruits, etc, and some of the Mother Goose kiddies are there as we'll. They are to be outlined in chain stitch. Over two years ago ob- tained the address of little mother on a homestead. She says that through my contributions she has not had to spend a penny for clothes for herself and girlie. I enjoy her letters. She seems to do so much for her family and neighbors that it is 8 pleasure to me to be privileged to help her a little MRS. J. S."
 A good letter. Who wishes the quilt pieces offered?
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 Found Grateful Recipient.
 "I bestowed the new coat offered through your Corner upon the recipient deemed most in need and beg leave to record the fact of her having most grateful heart and an eager wish to give of her labor for what she received. Her letters proved her to be a dear little mother and woman of innate refinement who had had many hardships to endure. Not having means of my own have in- terested our good church people in her behalf and they will soon send her a box containing lots of good things. This SpedhS Wci loi oul CoIllliluIIty, QOeS It not? MRs w. F. w."
 Indeed 1t does speak we'll not only for the community but for the warm hearted Cornerite who set in operation the ener- gies of the church people and directed them to this particular case of need. wish we might have many more such re- ports plentiful though they are already.
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 Sdnctity of Correspondence.
 "Your talk on the eleventh command ment interests me very much. I take exactly your stand on the subject of any individual opening parcels or let ters bearing the name of another, and I think the eleventh commandment suitable name for the phrase, Mind your own business More than this I have the impression that about half of the other ten could be condensed to mean the same thing. have no patience or sympathy with the person who will open letters belonging to another, Of course there may be exceptional cases. such as you mentioned. of mothers and young children. but they are not the rule. believe we are all more or less af- hicted with curiosity. We all like to know the contents of letters and the like. hut ieei that In the rightly conducted fam ilies the intimacy between husband and wife or between parents and children will be such that the recipient of packages or letters is likely to disclose to the others what are the news or contents without any questioning. am young married woman and both my husband and have our friends and correspondents. have many girl friends; he has his bov- hood friends. When I receive letters from such correspondents I always fell him the news and he doesn't care to read tne letters On the other hand. if the letter h from relative he always resds it after have finished 1t. MRS. A. s."
 am grattied to receive this indorse- ment os my position relative to the sane tity oa letters and parcels. We ahall hope to hear again soon from this cor respondent. who states that this is her first lotter to the Corner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Offers q Shoulder Brace.

"I have shoulder brace to give away. It would fit small person-my size is 34. I wonder ii any one has vibrator that is no longer needed. would be glad to have one, as need it. Although I am only young person, have been an invalid for five years and have gone through many operations. F. L."
 trust her request may be granted and there is little doubt that there will be an application for the brace she offers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

them and stirring to the smoothness and thickness of double cream. Season to taste with salt and white pepper and pour over the celery.
 CELERY KNOB SALAD.
 Prepare as above directed until the point where they are taken from the wa ter and drained. Set them aside then to become cold. cut them Into slices, arrange on crisp lettuce leaves. and serve with French, a mayonnaise, or good boiled dressing.
 FRIED CELERY KNOBS.
 Boil until tender, slice, and dry upon a cloth. Dip the pieces into beaten egg and then in cracker dust, which has been sea soned with salt and pepper. Leave the pieces in 8 cool place for an hour and then fry in butter or good dripping to a light brown.
 FRIED CELERY STALKS. ITALIAN STYLE.
 For this the outer or coarser stalks of the celery may be used. They should be cut into pieces about three inches long. Boil then in salted water for ten minutes, drain, roll in egg and cracker crumbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

Both of these offers of helps for the ear I put together and will supply the ad- dresses of the writers of the letters to any one who asks for them, inclosing stamps for reply. I hope some one may have glasses for Mary R.. which will suit her eyes and I am sure some shut-in will be happy to accept her offer of letters and postcards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Pinedptle Pie.

"A request was made through your Cor ner for a recipe for pineapple pie. I take pleasure in sending 1t on: Make a good custard pie, and when it has been poured into the crust ready to bake dot it thickly with sliced canned pineapple which has been we'll drained and cut into cubes the size of dice. Then bake like ordinary cus- tard pie. MRs w. E. F."
 This recipe is certainly simple enough to encourage any one to follow it, and am glad to print 1t. I should think that a plain baked custard without the crust would be good If prepared in the same way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Offers Quilt Pieces.

Every time I have . general cleanup handle some squares have that would be delighted to give to some one who could make use of them. To enlighten you. I will say they are little white muslin squares. six by six inches in size. outlined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Letters for Lonelv.

T would be glad to write to any ono who is lonely or an invalid and I could send ma agazine now and then. am just getting over an illness myself. I shall deem 1t . favor if you will give my ad- dress to those who would like to hear from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

are to be cooked drain them and put them over the fire in boiling saltedwater. Cook Tor about three-quarters of an hour or until tender when pierced with a fork. watching them to see that they are taken out at just the right moment. If cooked too long they become tough and stringy. Serve them with white sauce, like celery knobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Wants a Child's Crib.

will you kindly see if any one has chid's crib which is no longer in use? would gladly pay expressage on it. have some 1914-1915 magazines that any one can have for the postage.
 MRS. H. G. s." h there any one who can grant this request?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
STEWED CELERY.

:.
 Scrape the outer stalks of celery and cut into inch lengths, then boil as directed for fried celery. When done, drain and add the celery in a cup of white sauce, pre- pared according to the recipe given for stewed celery knobs. Season to taste and serve.
 STEWED JERUSALEM MARTICHOKES. Scrape the artichokes. throwing them at once into cold water and when they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Ink Stains on Leather.

Will some one please tell me how to remove ink stains from leather table cover? M. H. L.
 The only method I know is to use oxalic acid crystals. They should be gently rubbed into the ink stains with a moist ened finger or cloth. The only trouble .s the danger that in taking out the ink tho color may also be removed. Has any one a better and surer method to recommend?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

a young married woman. MRS. A. J. Y."
 Always there are lonely and sick per sons who would like to receive friendly letters. I shall look for early applica- tions in response to this kind offer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

Scrape the artichokes and put in cold water, as directed above and boil by the foregoing directions for thirty minutes. Drain on soft cloth, cut into slices. Fry sliced onion to light brown in table spoon of butter, put in the artichokes and brown delicately, turning them often with a fork. Sprinkle salt and pepper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09

sick most of the time since. Will some kind person be so good as to send rne some little books and some scraps for quilts and perhaps even pretty doll to Keep me company. and that could make clothes for? live away off in the coun- try. three miles from neighbor. and 1t is so lonely sometimes. H. w." Can you help me? am little girl 10 years old. My father is dead. would like doll carriage for the doll won at a fair short tinie ago-so that I could take it out with me when I go walking. It Is large and heavy to carry. Mother cannot buy the carriage for me, as have two younger sisters and we cannot af- lord many toys. would be so happy and Thankful for the doll carriage. CD" For both of these requests l look for response and expect that some child will draw upon the stock she received at Christmas for means with which to gratify these less fortunate little ones. To me the thought of a child's longing for toys is always pathetic and trust the cases may appeal to others as they do to me. will place both addresses on file.
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 OHOft ~ 1OyS DOOIos
 We, the children of this school will be glad to have the books mentioned in g recent offer in Marion Harland's Corner. Our library is badly in need of books.
 ''E. c. B." wish I had the leAst idea to what books this letter refers No signature is given of the person who made the offer so that cannot even tell If the books have been given away elsewhere. But if any one has books to present to the school it is evident they will be thoroughly appre- ciated.
 To Cheer an Old Couple.
 If you know of a dear old couple to whom could write cheering letters and send a little package once in a while would be glad to have their address. May I also ask for some silk. wool. and cotton pieces for friend who lives on farm? She takes much pleasure in making quilts and cushions for her home.
 MRS. R. D. K.'' Is there not " dear old couple " some- where who will send me their name and address or have it sent to mo by some one belonging to them? The quilt pieces will be likely to be supplied, despite the many requests for them. Let me emphasize just here that parcels are not to be sent to the office or to me. but to the persons requesting articles. Of late many bundles have gone to the newspaper office and have been forwarded thence to me with no indication to whom they are to be sent. When you wish to make gifts of this sort write to me for the address of the person with whose request you are complying and 1t will be furnished to you promptly. thus enabling you to send your contribution directly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-09
Needed on Kitchen Floor.

If any reader of the Corner has strips of discarded linoleum to put down on my kitchen floor I would gladly pay the ex- pense of sending them to my home. I have a number of magazines I would be glad to send to any one who would pay postage on them, and I also have ferns to give away to flower lovers.
 MRS. J. K. O." I hope readers having discarded lino- leum will write for the address of this correspondent. The magazines and ferns will probably be asked for promptly.
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 Could Use Some More.
 !" A good while ago I asked if any of the women had worsteds or yarns for which they had no further use. Some were sent and I have worked them all up. I would be thankful for more. for my hands are quite painful with rheumatism and I cannot sew. although can knit. I make a good many balls to give to children who are sick or who can't get toys and would like to do something to cheer somebody like myself. I love this dear Corner, for it has been great comfort and help and I would love to have any one write to me. MRs E. G." In almost every household store there are odds and ends of left over wools which would be just what this correspondent would be glad to get. Her desire to cheer others in spite of her own suffering is an example to some of the rest of us.