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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-07-14
Avoided Men-ofwar.

1--WE did not on the entire trip
come into close proximity with any
man-of-war. We avoided them all.
II was very simple.
From the North Sea we went
straight through the English chan
mel, which Is alive with warships.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-07-14

Loans wanted In Muhlenberg. Nc
Lean. Daviess. Webster, Butler and
Ohio counties on good first-class real
estate for s years. ---
w. II. PARKS.
5Otf Hartford, Ky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

water. its flavor is decreased and it is less
delicious if not actually dangerous.
Beware the plump, anemic oyster-this time
it is the dark. lean, Cassiuslike individual! that
is not to be feared Washing" for more
than thirty minutes is deemed undesirable
Watch your retailer on this point.
Having escaped these dangers, there re-
NAMED for the unhappy oysters the probability
of hours ot travel in contact with melting ice;
but this condition also has passed to great
extent. Oysters are shocked, placed in con-
tainers and surrounded with ice, so that they
may be kept cool without being adulterated
with water.
GOOD FOOD, BUT EXPENSIVE.
These considerations happily disposed Of
and incidentally it is just as well to give the
oyster the month Of October to get rid of any
possible pollution acquired during the summer
months-we can turn to the food value of the
bvalve with relief.
What right has the oyster to our detetic
Observation-Disclosures the fact that it tastes good?
Though to tell the truth, that is not a friv-
oous reason-to make bread and milk savory
is no negligible function, for people who turn
with disgust from hot milk-and there is no
better food-will eagerly welcome an oyster
stew.
Economy is not one Of the oysters virtues.
Let's dispose Of that idea first They are ex-
pensive unless used in small quantities for fla
voring.
But they offer very easily digestible, read
ily available source Of tissue-building food:
they contain the same percentage of water as
milk, but cos. five times as much, even when
the cheapest, smallest, 3O-cents-a-quart oyster
is used.
If you want to buy your tissue-building food
at s. a pound get it as select oysters at go
cents quart; even at 30 cents quart your
protein from this deectable source costs $3.50
pound, as compared with wheat protein at 26
cents, steak at S1.52 and milk at $1O6 & cents
a quartz.
The statement that a quart of oysters and
quart of milk have the same amount of nour-
ishment should be followed by the warning that
the oysters cost nearly five times as much
The PANIED oyster, we'll buttered and re-
posing on toast, is logical as well as delicious
for fat and carbohydrates are low in the oyster
and need experimenting; the proteins and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
The Rauly-Day Closet
Bv MARGARET J. PETERSON.

TT is almost time to start laying away ma
terials for the rainy day closet"-a device
intended for the alienation of the care Of
mothers Interest will soon centre in school,
nlavthings will be tossed aside for the more
serious business of life, but they should not be
tossed so far that they cannot be found again
in case Of need.
Into this rainy day closet should go the toys
from which the interest has temporarily de-
parted, together with the accumulation OF sum-
mer magazines, from which pictures may be
cut and pasted in scrapbooks. The covers, not
only Of standard magazines, but OF advertising
circulars and folders are well worth preserv-
ing Resort and travel folders gave many
hours Of pleasure last winter to little SICK
how. He cut out all the illustrations and
pasted them in succession, going on delight
full pleasure tour Of his very own 70 the Land
of Make Believe.
Specimens Of rock and shells, pressed flow
ers brought from the mountains, seashore or
country place, and many similar mementos and
childish treasures should find their way into
this closet for their possibilities are endless.
This nook should contain story books for
postals. clever advertising cards-in fact, all
sorts Of fascinating junk that is valueless to
grown-ups, but dear to the heart Of childhood.
Furniture and seed catalogues appeal par
ticuarly to little people, and mismated decks
Of cards are great time absorbers.
A few good new games should be among the
collection Of this wonderful room. Rolls OF
colo.ed crepe paper and a supply Of paper
napkins cost almost nothing, and with the as
sistance Of pins they will make the grandest
kind of fancy costumes. With such an equip
ment all kinds Of inpromptu dramatic per-
formances are possible. Paper for making
flowers, clay for moulding, bits Of pretty wall
paper for covering boxes and all good medium
sized boxes should be kept in this treasure
house.
Envelopes from which the stamps are to be
cut will afford some boy amusement. All the
odds and ends of lead pencils and crayons can
90 into the closet and some day find use.
There are sure 10 be shut in days, many OF
them. when all Of this apparent trash will find
happy welcome.
In families where the rainy day closet has
become an inst tuition the room is kept care
fully locked. so that its opening on bad days
or sick days is looked upon as an event Of great
Importance. The articles are carefully ar
ranged on the shelves or in drawers, and An
older sister, or possibly the indispensable "old
maid aunt"-for such there still be-is APP
pointed custodian. Among the rules and reg
ulations pasted on the inside of the door s one
10 the effect that no one must ask for new
article to play with inside half hour, though
playthings may be amicably interchanged
among the groups Of little folks who have oeen
cut off by the weather from their customary
amusements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
The Dire Dilemma OF Poor Old Robinson CruSoe

is not known definitely, possibly six weeks will
be effective, but whole season is safe beyond
doubt
Adding calcium hyperchlorite to the water
for the artificial publication Of oysters is advo-
Gated by the United States Public Health Ser
vice, and small notwithstanding the flavor
in no way-result in practically conplete puri-
fication in twenty-four hours time. The work.
however, is only in its experimental stages.
COOKING DOES NO GOOD.
In cooking tests on polluted oysters 1t ap-
peared that even live steam did not kill more
than half of the bacteria in two minutes and
B. coli, which would carry with them the threat
of typhoid, required ten or fifteen minutes OF
boiling to discourage their activities COM
pletely.
Since an oyster boiled for ten minutes would
be about as appetizing as a rubber heel, 1t IS
plain that the source of the oyster, its cleanli-
ness and the subsequent handling are topics
for careful investigation by the housewife. You
can't depend on the average cooking 70 undo
the harm if any has been done.
There is no harm in floating" the oysters IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

Much More Delicious; and Decidedly Safer, Non That
Uncle Sam Has Taken Hand at Cleaning
Its House and Reforming Its Manners

mineral ingredients constitute the oysters chief
claim to recognition as food.
When it comes to considering the nature OF
the minerals milk again wins, because the lead
ing minerals in the oyster are the acid-forming
elements, chlorin and sulphur and phosphorus;
while the milk rejoices in unusual quantities OF
lime and has, therefore, most healthful ten
dency in maintaining the alkalinity OF the
blood.
A good oyster stew, with graham bread and
butter and an apple, is good, savory, we'll
balanced luncheon for any one, and the man
who doesn't relish it should consult a Doctor
there is something wrong with him. For an in
valid, or those Of delicate digestion, the fact
that the stomach digestion of the oyster IS
completed within two or three hours is decid-
edly in its favor.
OYSTER SUPPLY IS WELL GUARDED.
It is good to know that Uncle Sam and his
heutenants in the states are guarding the
oyster supply; that oyster men and scientists
are looking out for the transplanting Of the
baby oyster to safe and clearly places in which
it may make its growth with profit TO all con-
cerned; and that throughout its three TO five
years of life the oysters welfare is being more
and more carefully protected.
The oyster should cheaper in price with In
teigent and systematic methods of cultivation,
and indeed it is one Of the few foods that has
not gone up much in price recently.
It gives a most appetizing and nutritious va
riety to the menu in the winter months; all
agree in placing it among the most easily
dgested forms of protein. With per cent of
tissue-building material double the amount
found in milk, and its appetizing and digestible
qualities, the oyster is food to be respected,
and the oyster supply, in time Of soaring
meat prices, is food source to be most care
fully cultivated and safeguarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
EcOnomizing Space
By NJ. B. BROOKS.

WHEN two persons are compelled TO snare
w a single room dissatisfaction generally
prevails But not long ago visited
nue in which this problem was admirably
ryed.
In the largest chamber Of the house two
:tses had been built on opposite sides OF the
non intended for two occupants. ms was
zrellent, 50 far as II went, but the dominat-
z feature Of the arrangement was a double
assser affair made OF two plain enamelled
nests Of drawers. q broad board and long
-ror. The board was bracketed to the wall
he shelf, about half way up between the
40 chests, and the mirror hung just above 1t.
hs gave a very good looking as well as very
azyenient dressing table, in which the belong
q Of each occupant might be kept separate
As the house vas without bath, two small,
expensive wristbands Of white enamel were
Izcsd in opposite corners. Twin beds also
ssrs installed, 50 there was no excuse for frlc-
Au between the two boys who occupied the
un-
fhs idea is also very good in small houses,
'asre the guest room is an inrpossibillty.
AN ltlFkON LII DL%2AA-
n the room Just mentioned there was no
;se for private desks, 50 one drawer IN each
ne chests had been set aside for this pur-
~. In these were stored stationery, pen ana
Il &c. When in use the drawer was pulled
= far enough % permit thin board, neatly
8"srsd with botting paper, TO be lad across
4 Upon this improvised desk any writing
~ be done with ease. In order that the
Hsds might always be at hand they were
'-g on the wall besides the chests. A pict-
ne parted 70 one side Of each board furnished
e excuse for such ornamental use.
lohold their books, two orange cases covered
W burlsp inside and out we're nailed length
ne together and hung on the wall, giving eacn
" Two shelves Of his own.
WERE THEY PUT THE SEWING MA
CHINE.
know Two young women who have taken
20 hgethe, in a boarding house. Each one
tae habit Of doing much Of her own sew
& % machine was a necessity. But wher1
pat i was question. They finally mt
- ne novel plan % dong away aItOgethef
- Zoe regular dressing table and substitlt~
shelf under whose curtained recesseS Lne
s-sssins might be kept when not in use. ne
- was covered with cretonne % match me
~an and piece Of glass lad over ~. =
-'ss bors delDye dish. divided into shallow
81 - @Sartnents, made an deal container FOR al
z : dressing table appointments instead Of
[['Rg them scattered over the top, 10 mat
. Msf might be instantly cleared and use
- cutting or work table.
.Sa gin Kept her sewing outfit in DIS
s'ose suitcase fitted out with convenient
sxs$ ard bands that made neatness
70 adj further ~ their working space, the
,as table eax abolished, and In its place
}ssrsd snail bracket which fastens 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

ually one cupfu OF cream and half cupful Of
the oyster liquor. Stir until the is per-
fecty smooth, season with salt, white pepper TO
taste and two tablespoonfus Of chopped parsley,
then put in the drained oysters and
soon as they are heated through. The oysters
should never be added raw TO the sauce, in
cooking the liquor that comes from them makes
it too watery. II preferred. a little less -four
may be used and egg beaten into the cream
Just before it is removed from the fire.
OYSTER SANDWICHES.
These another delicscy suited to the late
supper party. Select large oysters, drain and
dry carefully. Meanwhile soften some butter
and season some cracker crumbs with salt and
pepper Then. holding each oyster fork.
dip it into the crumbs then into the melted
butter, and again into the crumbs Arrange
them in an oyster broier which differs from
An ordinary broiler by having the wires closer
together and bro over hot FIRE for about
two minutes, turning every few seconds They
should not be shrivelled, but plump, soft, juicy
and tender Use as a filing between buttered
slices of crisp toast and dress before putting
the sandwiches together with little tartare
sauce.
OYSTER COCKTAILS.
These should be served IN sMa4I CoSA13''
glasses. the she'll FISH should be thoroughly
chilled after being freshly opened, and i've small
oysters allowed for each portion. The individual
rule for the dressing IS as follows: Two table
sroonfuls of tomato catsup, one drop Of Tooasco
sauce. half a teaspoonful OF grated horseradsh,
half tesspoonful Of lemon juice and quarter
OF a teaspoonful Of Worcestershire sauce. Mix
we'll pour over the shell FISH and stand on ice
until served
PICKLED OYSTERS.
Drain and rinse one gallon of large oysters.
Put one pint OF oyster juice and one pint or
strong vinegar over the fire in a large enamelled
saucepan Scald and skim until clear. Add half
a tablespoonful Of whole pepper half table
broken stick of cinnamon. Cook for about two
minutes after the spice is added. then put in the
oysters and cook until the edges begin 20 curl
The oysters should be picked II possible the
day before serving standing in the vinegar IS
apt 20 tougher them. Keep over night in stone
crock or earthenware vessel
QUICK CURRY OF OYSTERS.
Drain twenty-five oysters. Have at hand a
Glove Of garlic and tablespoonful Of chopped
rreen pepper freed from seeds). Put into tho
inner part Of the chsfng dish two tablespoon
fuis of butter and when hot, but not brown,
add the oysters. Sprinkle over one teaspoonful
oT curry powder. the minced pepper and pinch
~ salt Rub the spoon with the garlic ana
stir until the edges OF the oysters are wei
cnrled. Serve very hot on toast squares.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
sCALLOPED OYSTERS.

To have this dish the success IL should De the
maker must be generous with the butter and De
sure that il is not overlooked Drain one pint
Of oysters. dry and dip in cracker crumbs tnat
have been seasoned with salt and pepper. lake
ore cupful of cracker crumbs and mix with hair
the opantitv Of melted butter. Butter shallow
baking dish and fiji with alternate layers Of the
prepared oysters and crumbs. Have layer OF
the crumbs on top, dot over with oits OF ou''e''
rour over carefully two tablespoonfuls OF the
oyster liouor mixed with one tablespoonful OF
cream and bake about twenty-five minutes IN
moderately hot oven. The oysters are so wen
protected with the crumbs that they should not
toughen in this length OF time If the oven IL just
right
NEW ENGLAND OYSTER ROAST.
Drain the liquor from one pint OF oysters anu
heat in a saucepan Skim well and season Win
quarter Of teaspoonful Of salt, pinch OF pay
rika and two teaspoonfuls OF butter. Toast eis"
square soda crackers and lay in a large enameHeu
baking dish moistenng them with the hot seasoned
o,s.or i,ice Law three drained oysters upon
.scb cracker. dot with bits Of butter, sprinHe
uyi,b n very little pepper and add three or Tour
drop. OF lemon Juice FOR each three OF the sue"
tsh Get in hot oven for about eight minutes
or until the oysters are steaming not ana '''
,dces slightly curled Remove from tne nie'
,pr,nkle with n little chopped parsley ana 'er''
with slices Of lemon.
MARYLAND FRIED OYSTERS
Select the largest and finest oysters Tor lrSi"s'
then drain and dry each thoroughly ana car
fully in a soft cloth. (This Is most e'''"'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
Bv VIRGINIA CARTER LEE
Culinary Expert Of the Tribune Institute

., =. s;,oss rolled cracker crumbs that have
been seasoned with salt and pepper DIP 'ne sHe''
fish in beaten egg, then roll IN the crumbs anu
after all have been so treated roll again IN '"0
crumbs. Lay about eight at time IN HylHs
basket and cook in deep, hot fat to rlch darh
brown. Drain for a moment on brown paper anu
se-v. carnished with lemon points that have oeeh
snr;nkIed with parsley. chilled cabbage salad
is an excellent accompaniment
BROWN FRICASSEE OF OYSTERS.
H.. am MN. Of oysters in their own liquor
until the edges curl and the shellfsh grow plump
rta, drain off the liquor, skim and set aside to
use later in the sauce. Brown one-fourth OF
#, Of butter. add one-quarter OF cupful
l.c.nt, Of Drowned -four and stir until smooth
Ns,t add very gradually the oyster liquor, pepper
nd salt 70 taste half cupfu Of cream, one tea
s,oorful Of anchovy essence and one tablespoon
Gil ~ Worcestershire sauce. Stir constantly until
~. ,spca hollis. Last Of all, put in the oysters
add , tablespoonful Of minced parsley and serve
=, rounds OF hot toast soon as the oysters
are heated through
BAKED OYSTER PIE.
For the crust sift together two eupfuls OF noui'
,wo tsaspoonfuls Of baking powder ana man
,saspoonful Of SALT then rub IN with 'he mig
tins one heaping tablespoonful Va 0"0
-rois,.n with enough cold, sweet milk to FORM
dough Divide into two parts Roll out INTO TWO
.,ir sbse,. and use one for lining deep Duttered
hokiro di,h. Dust the bottom OF the dough WIN
enc tablespoonful Of -four, lay in about hi'eeh OF
siv.s.n oysters that have been Drained cover
,ri,b LAYER Of diced boiled potatoes sprihAe
ri,h nepper and salt, dot with bits OF butter
..vs- over with the same number Of oysters used
- The bottom OF the dish. and finish with one
.,bIssnoonful of minced bacon that has oeen
,Ucb,lv fried Pour over half eupful OF cream
Iav N. remainder Of the crust over the top
.~.r,n the edges together with that Of the under
rms, make several incisions for the steam to
o,c.n.. and after brushing over with little
ia milk bake in a moderately hot oven Tor
,tIrtv minutes Serve in the baking dish.
OYSTERS A LA POuLET.
rh... may be served either on hot toast, IN
-, .beIls or small timbals cases Heat the
fvstsr, IN their own liquor until they are plump
"a On. sdges delicately cur!ed. Allow for each
~, ~ The she'll fish the following sauce: Melt
-. tablespoonful and half Of butter, blend IN
~. b,.pinc tablespoonful Of -four, and add grad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
Why the 5l1Odem Epiore Has Sometimes d Fellow
Feeling qOitb R Cr7eoe Regarding The Wiles Of
That Siren of SbelJfb-tbe Oyster

the industry. want to tell you now that you
have done more for the oyster industry than
any man in the country We have got better
product than we ever had, and the improved
methods of packing and transportation have
opened up markets we never hoped to reach.
repeat, owe you an apology"
1t is always the way. A better product is as
much the gain of the dealer it is of the con-
sumer-their interests are one. But the battle
against the "stand-patter" must be fought and
the discomforts of the period of change en-
dured before the profits can be enjoyed.
WHAT STARTED THE MISCHIEF.
When the oyster man brought IN his oysters
from the salty deep and put them TO drink"
or float" in nearby fresh water, often contam-
mated with refuse from human dwellings, he
did not know that the oyster was giving up
mineral ingredients and flavor and absorbing
fresh water and typhoid germs
Being dumb, the oyster couldn't mention it,
and nobody else knew or cared. But after
few epidemics. traced by careful scientific de-
tective work to oysters taken from waters in
fected with sewage, and the Identification OF
the colon bacillus in the waters and oysters
MISUNDERSTANDING the presence Of human
excreta and the danger of typhoid-food in
spection decisions and sanitary surveys came
to the rescue, and the constructive work Of
protection supplemented the destructive work
of condemnation and prosecution as it always
must
The sad story of the Goshen epidemic is not
likely to be repeated under present conditions
of inspection. A banquet held early in October
of 1911 at Goshen, N. Y, followed by
seventeen cases of typhoid and eighty-three Of
gastro-enteritis, traced beyond reasonable doubt
to the Jamaica Bay oysters served. OF the
1877 guests who ate oysters II per cent had
typhoid and So per cent had diarrhea.
Too high price to pay, even for oysters on
the half-shell.
GOOD OUT OF EVIL.
4 few authentic cases of this kind gave
stimulus to the proper control of the oyster
beds. and sanitary surveys have become de-
servedly popular. The taking Of oysters from
these beds in Jamaica Bay from April to
December l of this year has been forbidden,
and the oysters are to be given chance to
purify themselves in waters known TO be free
from pollution.
Just how long this cleansing process takes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
Bv ANNE LEWIS PIERCE.
D;,,etor Of the Tribune Institute.

ALL remember the breath
!: ]. !. !. ]. !.
- less anxiety with which we
/ w waited 10 see whether Robin
4 son Crusoe would die of hun
ger or risk eating the strange
sheIfsh that strewed the
WkR shore. Many a man to-day
would gladly take chance of
- death rather than forego the
~. q eating oysters. But happily, due to
- and state laws, the risks from oyster
.;rc are steadily on the decline.
re- ovster has been abused in several ways
"a !. is not constructed to stand abuse.
-. al protein foods, when not treated prop
- 4 wreaks q dire vengeance on the con-
zner.
when the hue and cry was first raised con-
.-inv the dangers from typhoid-bearing
IS grown in waters infested with sewage,
!. ovster men. ike other food producers be-
=. them. thought that they were about to be
mod bv the wild-eyed reformers, and that
!. conditions could not be changed. 1T isn't
,,e6cal.' the old stumbling block IN the path
al reforms. was promptly trotted out.
oR WILEY AND THE OYSTER MAN.
Not long ago, however, the big genial man
ma started this and many similar brands Of
trube % was peacefully buying his ticket at
mail station in Connecticut, when ne was
,sssd by a total stranger:
Are YOU Dr.. Wiley" .,u
N. Rig Man admitted it, wondering mildly
xse.ber Patent Medicines, Rectifed Whisky
gueoss or Food Personalities were about TO
Eter protest.
aWsH" said the stranger, Il owe you an
apology. When you started this oyster ousl-
rs thought you were regular devil with
uns. was president Of state oyster asso-
sahun. and I thought you were going to RUN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

tn the coming Of the fall
months we turn with a new
annette TO the savory oyster
which is essentially a cold
weather dish and which lends
itself to an infinite variety
of savory luncheon and supper
dishes. There is really moth
ing unwholesome about oys-
ters during the summer sea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22
NEW ENGLAND OYSTER ROAST.
MARYLAND FRIED OYSTERS.

e,Iect IN. Iargest and finest oysters Tor lryIHE'
,b.r drain and dry each one thoroughly and care
,ullv in n soft cloth. (This is most essential
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-22

"Beware the Plump Anaemie OySter-ihS
lime II Is fhe Dark Lean, Cassins-Iike lndi-
viduaI That is Nor 10 be Feared.
the shell in pure water Of the same salt con-
tent as that in which they are grown; but when
put in fresher water, either before or after
shucking, the oyster is merely "bloated' with