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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17

rollment of 81 pupils during this
term, with a good average each
month.
Miss Bertha Lummus was the
guest of Miss Sallie Barber. near
Spring Hill, Sunday afternoon.
S. L. Lummus and wife and
their little son. Hoyle, were the
guests of j. B. Whitworth and
wife, near Saltillo. Saturday
night and Sunday.
Adwin Robins and wife had as
their guests last Sunday John
Morgan and wife. of Eggville.
Mrs. J. S Lummus visited
Mrs. John Croft Sunday after
noon.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Gregory was made glad by
the arrival of a fine baby girl on
Feb. 20. We extend our heartiest
congratulations.
Mrs. Jennie Honan and little
daughter, Mary. of near Auburn,
were guests Of Mrs. Maude Lum-
mus Monday.
Miss Sallie Stevens is on the
sick list this week.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17

Sidney Chastain.
Mrs. j. D. Hunter, of Tupelo,
was the guest of Mrs. Will
Buchanan Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. j. j. McInnis
spent the weekend in Guntown,
Rev. McInnis filling his regular
appointment.
Mrs. Elonia Coulter was called
to Durant Friday on account of
the illness of her uncle, Capt.
Billie Mayfield.
Mrs. w. M. Lewis had as her
guests Sunday her sisters. the
Misses Cook. and Misses Topp
and Lowell. of Tupelo.
The many friends of DR.. Tay.
lor Dabbs are glad to know that
he is steadily improving.
Henry Tschudi, of Amory, and
Miss Bert Davis spent Sunday
afternoon in Tupelo.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17
Clayton

Cullen Cook is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Leila Stanley visited Mrs.
Edna Gregory Sunday afternoon.
E. D. Casey and wife visited
the latter's mother. Mrs. Majors,
near Auburn. Saturday night
and Sunday.
Clayton school closed Tuesday
with a concert. A large crowd
was present and everybody had
q fine time. There was an en-.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17
Nettleton

P. u. and Ed Roberts, of Amo-
ry, were guests of Albert Roberts
Sunday.
DR.. G. O. Farrar. Mesdames
Frank Bryan and Stacy Francis
and Misses Ruby CULLEN and
frankie McGaughey attended the
Sunday school meeting in Okolo-
ma Friday.
The many friends of Mrs. Chas.
Roberts. of Little Rock, Ark,
are delighted to have her with
them again. While here she is
the guest of P. B. Smith S family.
Rev. j. G. Chastain, of Blue
Mountain, spent a few DAYS the
past week with his brother, Dr.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17
Tupelo Saturday.

Jess Huffman. of Tupelo, was
here at the close of school and
made photograph of the school.
j. B. Mcclure and wife and
Miss Gertrude Pierce visited Mrs.
w. T. Doty. at Priceville, last
week. Mrs. Doty has been very
sick for some time, but we are
glad to know that she is improv-
ing now.
J. F. Sims. of Briar Ridge,
visited relatives here Sunday.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17
COUNTY NEWS
Sherman

ed here Wednesday on accoun
of the death of his brother, A
A. Bruce.
j Y. Wright spent the first O.
last week in Memphis.
Misses Hassie Gault and Mary
Powell were visitors to Tupelt
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Wood
OF Belden, were in town Wedpes'
day.
Robert Epting and daughter,
Emma, of Guntown, spent last
Thursday afternoon with L. B.
Ashe and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Holmes
and Miss Fannie Ruth Philips
were visitors to Tupelo Friday
afternoon.
Oscar Robins, a student of
Heights Academy, at Blue Noun
tain, spent Monday here.
Sam MADDEN, of Birmingham,
was here Sunday.
King Wade, of Memphis, was
the guest of relatives here Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Walter Miller, of Amory, at
tended the funeral of Prof. Witt
Saturday morning.
Howard Payne. a student at
the A. & M. College, was here
Saturday.
Romer Witt, of Memphis. was
called here Friday on account of
the death of his brother, Prof.
j. D. Witt.
Mrs. j. A. Morgan, of Sulli-
gent, Ala, is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. A. A. Bruce.
Mrs. j. S. Price, of Okolona,
attended the funeral of A. A.
Bruce here Wednesday.
Rev. w. B. Baker filled his
regular appointment at the Meth
edlst church Sunday night.
Rev. John Jennings. Of Ecru,
occupied the pulpit at the Baptist
church Sunday morning. Rev.
Henry West. also of Ecru. con-
Quoted services at the evening
hour.
Miss Mabel Scruggs, formerly
a teacher in the Shelby High
School, is the guest of her par
ents, J. w. Scruggs and wife.
Miss Pat Jones was visitor to
Tupelo Friday.
Prof. and Mrs. Clifton Mon
Grief are guests of relatives here.
Raymond Witt attended the
Mardi Gras celebration at New
Orleans last week.
Prof. and Mrs F. K. Rice and
niece, Lucy Rice, were guests of
relatives at Pheba from Friday
till Sunday. They were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Rice'.s
grandmother, who will be their
guest for some time.
Miss Claude Morgan, Of Mem
phis, spent the first of last week
with her sister, Mrs. A. A.
Bruce.
w. A. Crouch is operating a
moving picture show here this
week. which is being well at
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Tate and
daughter, jamie, of New Albany,
were here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wade. of
Birmingham. were in town Sat
urday.
NettletOn
P. u. and Ed Roberts, of Amo-
ry, were guests of Albert Roberts
Sunday.
Dr O. q Farrar Mocdomoc
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1916-03-17

Mrs. Mollie Gardner and child
rcn, of near Spring Hill, were
the guests of Mrs. Middle Turner
Tuesday.
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made for immediate use or cooking
purposes out OF the remaining juice
that can be squeezed through the
cloth
The same general rule applies to the
making of all jelly. Measure the juice
and TO each pint allow one pint Of
granulated sugar For the best results
do not make jelly Of more than one
quart of fruit juice at time; because
in cooking small quantities the jellying
point is reached more quickly. thus
producing a clearer and better favored
Jelly. For the same reason evaporate
the water from the juice by cooking
it alone. after straining. for at least
twelve minutes before the sugar is
added.
Always heat the sugar before adding
IT to the boiling juice and although
care must he exercised not 10 have It
harden, it should be hot enough TO
"sizzle" as it goes in. Sugar is best
heated in large granteware baking
pans by setting them in moderately
hot even.
No absolute rule can be given TO de-
termine the jellying point, as the time
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small white onion. all chopped together
verv me. Add 20 The vegetables one
four h Of curful Of olive oil. and siH
NOR for ten minutes after the OIL Dc
gins 70 bubble. Spread this over me
FISH. cover closely "a N another pan ana
bake until The ish L. done about
thirty-fve minutes. II tho flavor IS
liked. tcaeroonful Of Worcestershire
sauce may be added 10 tho vegetables
bcfore they arc used on the fish.
Individual Raspberry shortcakes.
SIT torether one pint Of -four. one
heapirg tCaspoonful - baking powder
and half a tesspoonful OF alt Rub IN
with tho fncor TIPS one tablespoonful
and a half Of mixed Ice-cold lard ana
butter and vet With cold sweet mils
about n scant cunfun 20 the consls-
tencv Of a soft dous y. Handle as niue
a. possible. roll ou,. ~ into small round
tins lindiy dual size and bake M
very Quick oven Remove from me
oven. snlit open. spread with sottened
butter ard IN with fresh raSpberries'
busted thickly with powdered sugar.
Cover the tons Of the cakes with more
berries and sugar and serve with thict'
cold cream. Serve az soon as possible
after the fruit is added.
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MAKING JELLIES "JELL" IN JELLY-MAK1NG lime

required 70 reach It varies greatly
Much depends upon the quality, ripe
ness and kind of fruit used In making
currant jelly equal proportions OF red
and white currants give lighter, more
sparkling jelly than when the dark red
are used alone. Stemming currants is
rot essential Guard against over
cooking, AS currants. being very rich
in poetic acid, reach the jellying point
quicker than most other fruits.
The jelly should be removed from
the fire Immediately after little Of
the fluid 'jells" on a cold plate. Mean
while arrange the clean jelly glasses
in a convenient position. with few
squares of cheesecloth. a strainer that
fits the glasses and n small pitcher.
When ready to fill the glasses, dip the
cheesecloth into boiling water, wiring
dry. put it over the strainer and pour
the hot liquid into the glass.
Jelly should never be covered until
after il has stood for twentyfour hours
and S perfectly firm. 1t should be stored
in a cool, dry place, so that the strong
light will not affect the rich. bright
color
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these 10 the batter and gradually mix
in the remainder of the liquid and one
tablespoonful Of 'melted butter Pour
into 4 well-greased mould and steam
for about two hours. Serve with
hard or foamy sauce.
Cucumber Jelly Salad.
Put one and a half tablespoonfuls
OF powdered instant gelatine into
saucepan and add four good sized
grated cucumbers peeled. four table
spoonfuls OF vinegar, half a teaspoon
ful Of salt, half teaspoonful OF whole
white peppers, half Of a bay leaf, one
tcaspoonful Of grated onion and half
cupful II cold water. Stir over a gen
tie heat until the gelatine is entirely
dissolved: then strain and add a few
drops OF green vegetable colorirg mat
tor. Strain and pour into small
timbale moulds that have been rinsed
with cold water. Place on the ice
70 chill and harden. Serve unmoulded
on crisp lettuce leaves and pour over
each two tablespoonfuls Of boiled
dressing.
Baptist Cakes.
These are especially good on dark,
wet morning when there IS slight
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Ho7U to Select and Care
for On Ics5ox That
viii PAY.

four sides Of the Ice compartment TIE
drain p 20 mould be flushed with 10,
va hing eoda vater and twisted wire
brittle refrigerator drain brush run Up
ard down tho pip:
The whole inside Of the refrge-a'
ter irclud NJ drain PIPE end trap. mus,
b, kopt perfectly sanitary ~ order 10
have the food a. It's best. Tine spent
On the care Of the refrigerator .s tine
well spent. but IN selecting one the
wise housekeeper will purchase t.at
10 sessing the bes- sanitary constrae-
ION % that minimum amour, Of
time viii be necessary in It's care.
Another way TO reduce the time nee
q sary to maintaining perfectly san
,tarv refrigerator Is by the pro'erbial
ounce of prevent on instead Of the
mound Of cure. In other words. the
nroper segregation Of materials IN the
icebox. careful wedding out Of left
overs. the use Of appropriate earthen'
% arc or glass dishes with covers Tor
holding foods, emptying out al csnne'
Goods. market supplies, etc. after open
ing into such containers, Will all tene
q minimize the amount OF cleaning
W" necessary to perfect cleanliness
and pro.cc. the more c' icate iooes
from contan: mating odors' etc. But
Ter and milk should be placed nearest
f., the ice and farthest from strong
oGored vegetables and fruits.
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stance. soluble in juices Of fruits.
Heated in combination with sugar, 1t
congeals when cold. If the boiling is
continued too long the mixture loses
its gelatinous properties and becomes
thick syrupy, ropy mass, which
never again will return TO the jelly
ing point.
Extracting the Juice.
To obtain the juice Of fruit (espe-
cially currants and strawberries.
place in an earthenwsre crock; set
this in large boiler Of hot water and
heat the water until the juices begin
TO run freely. Mash the fruit with
a potato masher as it heats. and place
the crock on board in the boiler, so
that it will not crack from the heat
Different housekeepers have their
own favorite materials for strainng
fruit juices Two thicknesses Of
ohcesecloth or coarse flannel that
is half wool and half cotton, are both
excellent mediums. The juice that
drains without pressure always makes
the brightest, clearest jelly; but to
avoid waste, second grade may be
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c4bOtbeoa, Of Sour milk

selected organism like Bacillus
BulQaricps gives standard product.
II e frrther true that the casein in
.he mils is more easily digested when
so treated.
But. a.asl many Of the commercial!
preparations sold for producing the
produc. have been found to contain
hut few. living organisms by the time
tnev reach the consumer they must
be carefully handled under controlled
conditions, and only dated prepare
tons, shipped periodically from the
laboratory 20 the consumer and used
at once can be absolutely relied upon.
And. if you get them alive and
active. they will not cure specific
diseases. nor abnormally extend life,
unless YOU mix with them the remain
del Of the elements of the Bulgarian
recipe: A simple life, fresh noun
tair air. exercise, coarse bread and
simple fare. 1t is too much to expect;
,bc Bacillus BtLgGricus to spring up
in fountain of eternal youth all by
himself.
Some of the commercial prepare
tons. which were reliable in them
selves. have lost standing in medical
circles because Of their assertions
that auto-intoxication is the cause OF
Ills ranging from arterio-sclerosis and
rheumatism TO melancholia and govt
and that their ferments will remove
tie cause and cure the ache whereso
ever located. This is plainly patent
medicine advertising Of simple
wholesome food.
Huttermlk made from skinned
milk. if the patient cannot digest fats
well. or from whole milk by natura
or controlled fermentation II more
nourishment is desired, and cottage
/ cheese are both excellent, wholesome
foods. They are not cure-alls, won
drous tonics or any other species O.
life preserver.
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Cut-of- date. low-ovened, cranky speei-
men Of the genus Other kitchen con
veniences and sanitary besutifcations.
including newly painted walls, white
sink, handy metal-covered shelves and
linoleum for the floors. we're added. and
il came to be byword in the family
any hour Of the day or evening when
mother was missing: "Oh, she's prob
ably down in the kitchen petting the
gas stove"
To pass from heat TO cold. modern
porcelain enamel. properly built refrig-
orator. succeeding the old wooden or
zinc lined. seamy ice chest, might we'll
vie with the gas stove as the IDOL OF
the housekeeper's heart. and nothing IS
more essential to q sanitary kitchen
and pantry. That is not the place FOR
economy or rather, the true economy
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est temperature. Tests show very 1T
tie difference in the refrlgerating re-
suits produced by either.
Inspect carefully the hinges. locks
etc. of the box you are considering
They should be constructed Of heavy
brass, nickel plated or polished finish
that will insure years Of service.
Strong. durable spring locks keep the
doors closed tighter with less care than
those that require the hand pressure to
shut securely.
A built-in water cooler is conven-
fence and efficient in providing ice-cold
drinking water, but the interior tenn
porature efficiency is decreased about
10 per cent. Since cold drinking water
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medium thickness, and. as such steak
is by no means an inexpensive pur-
chase. use the tough or flag end IN
the form of hamburger steak for the
following mornings breakfast This
will eaualize the cost somewhat and
allow the careful caterer to keep well
within her daily budget on the two
days marketing.
A piece Of savorv cold meat is al
ways a great help in warm weather 10
the housekeeper, as not only may 1t be
served sliced cold for luncheon or sup
per. but used as filing for sand
wiches. a ssvory addition to an omelet.
utilized in a Drowned hash. or mixed
with bread crumbs and baked as
forcemeat in tomatoes and green pep
pers. A piece of the lower part of the
round Of beef is the best for this
method Of cooking and as the meat IS
all lean it should be larded with tiny
strips of salt pork or bacon 10 render
IL Juicy when cooked. This your
butcher will generally attend 70, with
out extra charge, provided IT IS re
Quested when the meat Is purchased.
A piece Of this character is suggest
ed for the evening dinner on Saturday.
as IL will allow cold meat for the sun
day night supper and also enough for
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is only required in quantity during the
summer months. the purchase Of re-
frigerator with water cooler IS not
generally advisable.
Never install your refrigerator on
the back porch or in the cellar damp
ness and the weather will in time al
feet the best constructed box. In
passageway of from the kitchen or IN
a rear extension is the best place to
locate 1t. II the water from the melted
ice is carried TO the sewer or out OF
doors by piping, properly trapped much
trouble and inconvenience will be saved
over the method of catching the drip IN
a pan. A pan must be emptied accord
ing TO a regular programme. and the
person who does it at random or when
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she thinks Of it" is always having IN
pleasant experiences.
Il is safe to assume that the ice ca
nacitv of refrigerator will be from
ten 10 fifteen pounds less than Its ra'eu
amount. The maximum inside dimen-
sions Of the ice chamber are used IN
computing the capacity, and almost
without exception it is impossible 20
have the ice cut so that it fits exactly
Also. in many cases the door opening IS
narrower than the chamber, and the
full width cannot be utilized. Weight
for weight. the volume Of artificial ice
is greater than that Of the natural
In the winter time. when the room
temperature ranges from so to 20 de-
grees Fahrenheit. the ice consumption
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THE RIGHT KIND OF REFGGERA OK

of an efficient 100 10 Is pound box AZ
craze size for n family Of FIVE or SIX
Is fifteen to twenty pound daily "h'I'
during the m.dsummer months. N.th
tho temperature So 20 % dccrce'
Fahrenheit. the same boz VII met
twenty-five to thirty.hye pound every
twenty.four hours. and ma .nta.n uHi-
form AVERAGE mperature under % de-
grees Fahrenheit. A. other tines the
food compartment should how an av-
erace temperature around - degrees
Fahrenheit. An accurate thermometer
in your refrigerator and record o.
your daily ice consumption VIII tell
YOU whether YOUR refrigerator d EN-
c;ent and voLr ic.man honest or not
Careless maids vino leave the rcirlger-
ator door open. lctt.n- nc zee get TOO
low; a short-weight iceman, q poor
quality Of ice. a poorly placed reirig'
orator, perhaps against hot wall etc,
may all be decreasing the efficiency o.
your DoA, through no l"~'' "
When any food IS spilled 1t should be
wiped up Immediately. and the ourIace
left dry. not damp. as otherwise the
Joints Of the lln.ngs that are not seam
less would be affected The ice cham
Der and its drain should be cleaned
once a wees with hot water and wash
ing soda. The ice racks mould De re-
moved and scrubbed, and the same
treatment gwen TO the bottom and al
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chill in the air. Scald pint Of milk in
the upper part Of the double boiler,
adding half teaspoonful Of salt. ono
tablespoonful OF butter. the same OF
lard and one teas poonful Of sugar Re
move from the fire as soon a. the but
ter and lard are melted, cool to blood
heat. and stir in quarters Of
yeast cake dissolved in three table
spoonfuls of tepid water and sufficient
Gifted -four TO form a soft dough. Nix
we'll and set in warm place over night.
In the morning kncad well. break on
tiny bits of the dough. roll between ne
hands 70 the thickness Of lead pencil
they should measure about three and
half inches long, and let them rls,ee
aga n. Fry in deep not fat to a ricn
brown, drain on brown paper for a
couple o. minutes and roll in 0owdrr
sugar. These are delicious with coHee'
Spanish HadGock.
Split open a small haddock and re
move the bones. Place the nsn IN d
shallow baking pan and sprinkle win
salt. paprika and little lemon Juice
Have in readiness one-quarter OF
cupful each of peeled tomatoes ana car,
rots and two tablespoonfuls each OF
parsley and green peppers. with one
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~HERE is nothing harder to kill
than "a white lie. A plain. non
L cst lie. so to speak, soon dies Of
-aci Of vitality. but d half truth Will
..rarrle along indefinitely and dodge
ADD amazing number of argumentatye
lows.
Soar mills. in various forms, is one
.+ inc mos. wholesome Of foods, but
u-tcns taat no food could carry have
,.n placed upon 10 by its enthusiastic
.ao.crs. who have conjured with
Inc names Of Metchnikof, Bacillus
9.lcnj4c.ls and auto-intoxication, and
e.l out promises Of eternal youth that
e.a.I make Ponce de Leon blush.
~S1ar mIa therapy" has been so
..ascd that 10 has won place for It
self among latter day frauds. Like
5.rer good things. it has suffered much
.tt the hands Of its friends.
thcre are some facts, some mistaken
orons and much exaggeration at the
rot of this matter. Metchnikoff has
resented, 20 the point Of taking out
I'D injunction to prevent such use Of
his name, the commercial exaggera-
TORS Of his simple suggestion that
he Bulgarian peasants, living sim
pie. outdoor life, in mountainous
country and eating simple food, in
Guiding large quantities Of sour milk
owed their long life in part to this
diet
4 cheerful discarding Of all fac
tors but the sour milk makes an al
Turing hut unsubstantial theory. 1t
rs truly American 10 throw away the
seif-discipline and hygiene and HE
us 10 something TO take to Offset
the natural results of wrong living.
Some day We shall get tired of try
ing to cheat Mother Nature in any
such way.
II is true that Tactic acid bacteria
have some eleffect in counteracting IN
festival putrefaction; it is further true
that controlled fermentation with a
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bv this theory, which doubtless orig
mated from the fact that to be sure
Of success in jelly-making, the fruit
should not be over-ripe. In fact,
little under-ripeness is to be pre-
ferred.
Jelly is made Of clear. cooked fruit
iuice. boiled with sugar to the Jelly
ing state. The property of congealing
is due 10 the substance called pectose'
or it's relative, poetic acid. Many
fruits like cherries, pears and peaches
do not contain sufficient pectose TO
thicken the juice when cold and are
therefore when made into Jelly)
combined with other fruits in which
il abounds. Thus, TO cherries are
added currants, and to peaches and
pears, apples or ounces.
Poetic acid is gelatinous sub
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cleaned drain pipe The ice RACKS
should be all metal and removable.
The exterior Of the refrigerator may
be panelled or smooth wood, but the
latter construction is preferable. and OF
oak rather than ash, as the former IS
harder and less likely to warp. A
white tiled case is attractive, but does
not improve the efficiency Of the box.
Also. unless the tiles are made Of first
class material, they will discolor and
Craze"
Whether to purchase side icer or
top icer rests with the individual
theoretically, the side icer has better
circulation, while the top icer has
greater area Of shelf space a; the low
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
One Place Where the
Wise Housewife viii
Not Economic.
Bv DE WITT V. WEED, JR., f. E.
Engineering Expert of The Tribune
Institute.

y + r T AIN good
housekceper Of our
acquaintance re
Gently acquired a
gas range Of the
latest modern per
lection and con
venicnce after sew
eral y airs OF
struggle with an