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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Helbs for Houscwipes.

Thinking these little helps may be of service to other housewives I send them to the Corner:
 When l am using the whites of eggs alone I have pan of warm water on the stove and as soon as separated I turn into this each unbroken yolk and then simmer gently until they are boiled hard. After being lifted into a colander to dry they are ready for a dozen uses. As 1t is lettuce season a plate of this with half a dozen golden balls left from angel food looks really beautiful. l always see in it a field of yellow daisies or dandelions on the green. A slice of pineapple with one of the yolks set over the hole and pecan halves slanting around like s,'n rays looks most tempting on lettuce leaf with bit of salad dressing served with 1t. Again, mash the yolks. season with salt and celery seed. moisten with bit of vinegar and serve taste in individual almond dishes with sprig of parsley This mixture Is also good spread between thin buttered slices of whole wheat bread.
 A mother with babies generally finds Sunday supper an annoying proposition. A week ago two guests dropped in un- expectedly finding us with nothing pre- pared. Some excellent mashed potato left from dinner was in the icechest, also three hard boiled egga. I halved the eggs, mashed the yolks. added vinegar and seasoning for mayonnaise. gathered from my responsive garden, lettuce, radishes, onions. and parsley, added finely cut onion to the cold potato. and then the mayon- naise. I placed little mounds of this in small sauce dishes. laid a white Of egg half on top of each for dome and with a tiny sprig of parsley stuck in the top of the dome really had a good tasting bite for the grownups. who commented on the delicious ard pretty salad. little guess ing how it had been suited for the emer- gency.
 As it happened nothing was ready for dessert and. not desiring to set these guests down to finish their meal with bread and sugar as our babies often do, I made trife of syrup with granulated sugar and water and favored it with maple extract Then spread thin bread sand wiches with peanut butter. cut these into
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has as good chance of turning out well as eight-tenths of the children who are reared in the homes in which they are born. Only, as have remarked else- where. when the adopted child turns out badly every one lays 1t to his unknown -or too we'll known-antecedents while the child who goes wrong in the family of his parents by birth has no such stigma laid upon him as is the fate of the adopted one.
 To my mind there is nothing more piti- full than the sight of band of little children brought up by contract. SO to speak. dressed alike. fed alike. trained alike. with no study of their individual ity. I don't doubt most of tho institu- tions for children are run as well as cir cunstances permit. The attendants are too busy and too matter of fact in many cases to expend time in studying the char acter of their charges or in motherins them.
 The correspondent whose letter have given at such length speaks of the way in which children respond to love and kindness, Every one who has had much
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any ono would care for some Of them. would prefer some needy person to have them I also send you nice luncheon dAsh recipe. Put two or three slices of raw smoked ham in tho bottom of an oblong baking dish about three inches deep: fill the pan with finely sliced potatoes. put small pieces of butter on top. sprinkle of salt. and strew lightly with flour. Pour about half a cup of milk on 1t. also two or three tablespoons of salad oil. Bake in moderate oven for about an hour.
 "A FRIEND"
 As no other signature or address ac- companied this letter beyond that just given cannot put the writer in commu- nication with any one who might help her or who could benefit by the offers she makes. Should she see this I trust she will send me her full address. I am grateful for the recipe and hope some one will try 1t and report upon 1t.
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She is right when she says that a child in the home makes a bond of common in- terest. For years I have observed that as childless couples advance in years they seem to become less interesting: often they grow narrow and their views lack freshness. The presence of young life in the house brings them into touch with the rising generation and applies new objects for consideration outside of those which have grown hackneyed and worn.
 As matter of course those women who have borna children of their own feel that no other mother love equals theirs. Yet If the love for an adopted child fills the heart as does that of Mrs. H. W. B. 1t is surely worth while to make home for a little waif who would otherwise be brought up in an institu- ton. and at the same time broaden and enrich one's own life.
 The remarks relative to going to the child placing societies made an especial impression upon me because of a letter which came into my hands at about the same time as that or Mrs, H. w. B. It lies before me now as I write. Across the top of the sheet. above the letter. head. runs the inscription in red iet- ters: Childless homes for homeless children Below this is the stamp of a state association and child placing agency. I happen to know something of the work of this special organiza- ton and I am acquainted with several childless homes that have been filled with the voices and laughter of children through its means
 I quote part of the letter:
 report Is due you of the little boy in whom you were interested and who
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MORE ABOUT ADOPTING CHILDREN

TNHE following letter reached me q
 few days ago:
 You seem like friend because I have followed your Corner for so
 long, and when read your talk on adoption of children I decided to write tc you and tell you my experience in that line
 My husband was not anxious to adopt child, but wanted one so badly he finally consented. Then I started to look for a suitable child and found the de- sirahle ones were almost impossible to get.
 At last we found beautiful baby girl of years of age and took her Into our home. The parents of the baby were separated and the father told us we could have the baby If we would only give her a good home and loving care, as he was not able to help her After having her three months we discovered that the father expected to claim her in few years, that he had worked this scheme on others before us, his idea being to get the child cared for free of charge.
 We gave the dear child up, as we knew that keeping her longer would only add to the heartbreak in parting We think often of the baby. but we do not even know where she is. The laws of this state would give her to the father when he claimed her and 1t would have been too bitter a thing for the child. as we'll as for us to part when sine was older.
 We We're SO broken up over this ex- perience that we thought at first we could never again take any one. As the weeks went by and the loss of the baby only added to our desire for child we began our search again. Then one day We heard of little 3 year old boy and went to see him He was 30 dear and such fine look ing, healthy child we decided to take him I will not go into details about
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hours. It should then be poured of and the plums placed in new brine. boiled for one minute, and sealed in the hot brine in suitable jars.
 IAN OUTSIDE coRNERrrn.s This correspondent has certainly won her right to be considered an inside and genuine Cornerite if she desires that po- sition. Her helpful hints will be appre- ciated by others. and she will win their gratitude, as she has mine. by her clear and terse directions. May we hear from her again.
 Would Send Child to Aunt.
 l have read of so may helps the Cor ner has given others that wonder if 1t cannot help me. I have with mo a. Mttle S1s year old girl Her mother Is dead and her father does nothing for her-he is my brother Her mothers oldest sister is most anxious to have this child; she was like mother to this babys own mother. have five small children of my own, and 1t Is all can do to make ends meet. The aunt has only two grown children at home; her husband is and has been for years principal of high school, but the aunt is not able to come for the child. and it is impossible for me take her to her. thought that perhaps some one who Is going east at any time in the near future might perhaps be willing to take tho child. It would certainly be kind deed and one that would be appreciated. She will have a much better home with her other aunt than I can give her.
 MRS. A. H. This Is rather unusual request but I cannot help hoping 1t may be granted. A child BE years old would be far less care than baby and a woman with q fa1nily-or without one-who was going east might be willing to do SO great a kindness as it would be to take this home- less little orphan to the loving home that it awaiting her AS a matter of course. references would have to be given on both sides. and shall be happy to put the aunt in communication with any one who feels she can carry out her wishes or who can suggest any one who can do 90.
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 Nice Luncheon Recipe.
 "I dearly love the Corner: 1t does so many helpful acts. I am writing now to ask if it can help me. We have had heavy losses and am anxious to do something to get me good long coat I would like to do some sewing in exchange for 1t or some fancy work. I can do any kind of sewing if could have pat terms. material. and size sent me. have dozens of lovely fancy work pat terms. collars. cuffs. fancy bags. etc.. if
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love to give him that bicycle! Unfor- tunately good wishes are more plenti- full than ability. but hope that the two may be met in some Cornerite who will make 1t possible for the little lad to get the wheel that will aid him in doing his work of getting the laundry before and after school.
 Offers Bible.
 " I saw while ago that M K. wants a Bible. If she has not one already, can send her small one with both testa- ments and with the numbers of the chap ters in figures, such as she desired.
 MRS. J. G. F. Mrs M. K. has received such 8 Bible ss she wished. but I have no doubt there will be some one else who would like to have the one offered by this correspond ent. Her address may be secured by sending a stamped and self-addressed envelope with the request.
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 Pickled Olipes.
 |" In reading the Helping Hand notice the request for ways of picking olives. So send recipe have been saving many years. although please understand that personally I cannot vouch for 1t. never having had the chance to get the olives. I also inclose two recipes for mock olives. one made from cherries and one from plums. The cherry can vouch for as good; the plum have never tried. I hope the recipe for olives may be what H. l.. l.. wishes, and regret cannot tell her about the time to do 1t. as she re- quests.
 Olives-To six gallons of ripe or green olives allow one pound each of concen- trated lye and salt dissolved in six gall Ions of water. Soak the olives two days in the solution: drain, replace with the same quantity for two days more. Drain and soak in 4ure water from five to eight days. according to their bitterness. Ff- nally. leave in brine made with three pounds of salt to four and half gallons of water. For long keeping. seal in bot ties: for present use a keg will answer. Cherry olives-Two-thirds of a table, spoon of salt to . pint jar of ripe cherries and one-third vinegar to two-thirds of cold water. Fill up the jars and seal. Shake a few times until the salt is dis solved. Use firm. blackheart cherries and let them stand at least month be- fore using.
 Plum mock olives-Plums. when just beginning to ripen, but still green. should be pickled in brine strong enough to hold up an egg. The brine may be made from sea salt or common rock salt. The brine srruld be poured hot over the plums'Hiid allowed to stand twenty-four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND

corduroy and leave 1t for some time she will find the stain gone EP."
 Another item it would be well to cut out and put away for future reference. Needs for these cleansing preparations are all the time presenting themselves and it is we'll to have the remedies where you can get at them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Music to Donatc.

<<YN N reference to c. J. D., a girl of OoJ F years old. who is ambitious in
 her music and is inquiring for
 . pieces of music which can be do-
 mated to her, I hereby inclose a self-addressed. stamped envelope for the purpose of sending her address to me so I can get in communication with her and furnish her with what is required. Tn case from time to timS you may have an inquiry of this sort would be glad to be put in touch with the people. as I often have . lot of material which can be easily used and is still not salable.
 A. R. H." The address asked for has been sent and I print the letter as given in the sure persuasion that other students of music will wish to take advantage of this generous offer. I hope that who- ever writes to A. R. H. will bear in mind that we have many needy music students connected with the Corner and that no one who can pay for the music should ask for what he or she is able to buy In writing for this address please recol- feet to inclose a stamped and self-ad- dressed envelope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Needs Bicyclc in His Business.

!" I am little boy 10 years of age. have mother and two sisters. My father has been dead almost three years am the laundry agent in our little village and have to get the laundry up before and after school. I would like very much to have bicycle if any one has one that is not in use. I would appre- ciate it very. very much G-W.'
 A little man of the house wth to help take care of himself. tfo0lce th- ing of his widowed motbxck ana sils- tsrs. I don't believe trSt all has thisr who will read this Traps of jet beadst
 foops that fall below
 <f and back of the cos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Cleaning Fluid for Carpcts.

sI have noticed a reference in the Corner to a cleaning fluid for cleaning carpets, rugs and also clothing. and it was said to contain salts of tartar. sent recipe for this few weeks ago, but I find I did not state plainly the direc- ticre for making and using the fluid. AS 1t is such a good one, wish to correct my directions. one 10 cent bar of pure white soap and cents worth of salts of tartar (the price may be higher now. but refer to the amount you could purchase TOT cents until within the last few mcnths). Boil both these In two quarts of water until dissolved then add two quarts more water. When cold apply with a brush and rub dry with a cloth: clean a small piece at a time. l have found this satisfactory for the purposes have named. It Is also good for washing the hair. l have been told, but have never tried 1t. l. G. B.
 There have been requests for this clean ing preparation from those who saw the recipe when it first appeared. but omit ted to save it or have lost the cutting. hope those who are likely to have use for these directions will clip them out and preserve them carefully.
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triangular bits with about inch long sides. dropped six or eight into each sherbet cup, poured the maple sirup" over them. and had dessert that the children loved and that answered we'll even for the others.
 A dear old lady told me she made her maple syrup by boiling hickory bark and navoring sugar syrup. shall try it, as we are most particular about pure food for our babies and need to economize.
 To go to sewing. in making little gar ments, l cut out all l can at once drawers, dresses. gowns, petticoats. Then l set my machine for long stitch and sew, one way, everything to be French scanned. It will hold and takes many less turns of the treadle. Then. when the seams are turned the stitches are made smaller. to hold. and sewed the last time.
 H. H. w."
 When woman goes at her housekeep- ing and sewing in the spirit of this Cor nerite she makes profession as well as joyous occupation of 1t. commend her attitude to the woman who wrote a while ago that to her all housework seemed drudgery. Mrs. H. H. W. takes her at- tempts and accomplishments as if they "0AS "ioeo'eiies anu IcJoices III HeK euc- cess. The suggestions she sends are all clear and helpful and hope we may have many more from her of the same kind. am afraid though. that do not alto gether approve of the hickory bark foun- dation for syrup. I am sure it must be astringent and I should like to know what are the medicinal qualities of the bark before l gave it freely to children. Food may be pure and yet not whole some and I wish some of our chemical or botanical experts would give an opinion on the effect this decoction would be likely to produce if eaten as a substitute for cane or maple syrup. Some economies are rather expensive in the end, and this may be one of them. In any case would investigate further before trying it
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WEDNEsDAT. HREAKFAaT. Curyants. r Honiay and croam. Poached eggs on,tsast Muf,nA
 Coffee IUNcHEoM scal,opsd Ash Oaft s~ssA Baksd potatosA Tcasted munans. oingermapa.
 Tea.
 DINNER. chard soup. Veal potpia. Baked houiny. Fried tomatcaA custard pic.
 coneN. Y & { TRURsnAx. BREAKFAsr.
 BerrieaL Cereal
 Bacon. ouaek hissaA
 cotfsA LUNCHEON. Mines of ve~L n cssamad potsAoaA < Toasted biso0IA v coodsA .as. Cocoa. 4 pnsNm. A WhAte sonR Brnlled chiekAA Lima bsauA Rics croqustteA "'r Raspberry shostoakA a, coa... 2 A II hssa TRIDAY. . lalT sRDAIH.AsE s oraases| ..;1T Cereal ,s Broilsd ans,eksrsl AJAX Toast. CofsA gE,.s LUNCHEON. Cheese sondsa German fried potatoes .s Graham gsus. Mp Marmalads.
 Tea
 DINNER. IAme hsan soup (lAtt evss1. Boiled halthut. Mashed potatoes. Young earro<A Cherry pde.
 coffes.
 Sk . SATURDAY. aREAKrAsr. orange&
 Csreal. Bacon and eggs.
 Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Broiled ham. Potato pun. Endiva salaA. Cream cheese. Crackers.
 Jam.
 Tea. DINNER. Fish coup Qeft ovsrl. Hamburg steak. Fried bananas. String beans. Raspberry voly-poly.
 coffss.
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FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

SUNDAY. BREASTAsT. Berries.
 Cereal. Picked up codhsh. Quick Sally Itunn. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Liver pate. French fried potatoes. Tomato salad. Sponge cake.
 Tea. DINNER Beet soup. A Boiled beefs tongue. Spinach. Green peaA Raspberry ice cream. Coffee. ~T Il A MONDAY. sI RaEAl1TAsr. Oranges. Bacon. Roll. LUNCHEON. Sliced cold tongue Baked potstoes. Sliced cucumber salad. Marmalade. Cracksrs and cream cheasA Tea DINNER Soup from stock of beef's tongua. Hroilsd lamb chops Green pea souffiA - Whipped potatoeA Berries.
 coftee.
 N TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Grapefruit.
 Cereal. Baked eggs. Toast.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Ninoe of tongue. Potato puff. Crackers and cheesA Jam.
 Iced tea. DINNER Spinach soup (lsft ,ovez3. Broiled weahnsh Swiss char6 Baked maearoak Junkst.
 Coffee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-02
Cleans Blood Stains.

LIcdnS bIOOd OtdHS.
 eff H. L. c. will make stiff paste or good old fashioned starch and water and atread 1t on the blood stains of her blue
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-07
DUE WEST.

There has been more farm work
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-07
MT. OLIvET.

The death angel passed through
our community last Saturday night
and claimed as its victim, Carlton,
the little II months old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Brock Carlton was
only sick for a few hours. His twin
sister and older brother are both ser-
iously sick at this Anne. We sympa-
thize with the bereaved parents IN
the loss of their dear little boy and
hope for a speedy recovery of little
Caroline and Edward. Carlton was
buried at New Salem Monday.
Mrs. Charley Dixon, OF Marietta,
spent the week end with Mrs. d. w.
Dixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Hefner visited
Mr. and Mrs J. H. Owens Sunday.
Mrs. Ben j. Taylor visited her
sons. Messrs. Dan and John Taylor OF
Shiloh Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Clarence Abbott, of Atlanta,
is on an extended visit to her moth
er, Mrs. ID. w. Dixon. SAGER.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-07
SHADY GROVE.

Mrs Mamie GufGn and son, Lem,
spent Sunday night with Mrs. Redd.
Mrs. George Ruff and little son,
Harold, spent last Thursday with her
sister, Mrs. Rooney.
Mr. Charlie Phagan was in our
midst Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sallie
Rooney is visiting friends and reld-
tives in Acworth this week.
The stork recently visited the
homes of Mr.. Robert Griggs and Mr..
Arch Medford and left each fine
son.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. H. Reece visited
her parents at Blackwells Monday
night and Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Dunn lost a fine mich
COW last week
Miss Gertrude Howard visited Miss
Nell Clackum Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bivins visited
Mr.. Maddox Sunday.
Miss Ilah Proctor and Mr. elena
Boatner were married last Sunday
We wish the young couple long
and happy life.
Mrs. Redd and little grand daugh-
ter, Claudine Love, spent part of
last week with her son, Shad,
Glad to know Mrs Clackum is bet
ter.
Mrs Annie Grower spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. S. A. Conger.
The friends of Mr.. Roy Medfor1
are glad to know his eyes are 50 he
can see now. BLANCHE,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-07
MOUNTAIN VIEW.

There will be county union N
this place Saturday. Every body is
invited to come and bring we'll filled
baskets.
The musical given by Mr.. S. J..
Watkins Saturday night was highly
enjoyed by those present.
Mrs. Kate Pace and little daugh-
ter, Curtis, spent Monday with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Dobbins.
Mr.. and Mrs, Joe Leavell spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Mahon
Miss Maude McCollum spent Sun
day with Misses BERTHE Lee and Rem
or Wee Brooks.
Miss Annie Belle Leavell is visit
ing relatives in Marietta
Mrs. 0. c. Paris and little son,
Charles, of Atlanta, spent the week
end with her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. S. L. Watkins.
Miss Cora Davis, of Midway, spent
Sunday with Miss Eva Echols.
Misses Nell and Lois Paris from
the A, & NJ. College We're guests of
Misses Leona and Emmie Watkins.
Saturday night and Sunday,
Mr.. Clarence Watkins, of Mariet-
ia, spent Saturday night and Sun
day with his parents.
Miss Lula Warren, of Midway, is
visiting her brother, Mr. Troy War
rem, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dobbins spent
Saturday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Wilson.
The singing at Mr. Brooks Sun
day night was highly enjoyed by
these present. RUTH.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-04-07

done here up to this time than
have seen in several years. We h ,ar
of several farmers done planting
corn We predict more corn will be
planted in Cobb this year on accoun
OF the price of guano.
We want every correspondent to
vote in these items to sell or not sell
the State railroad. By this ballot
we can give our representatives. an
idea how We stand and give them an
idea of how to cast their vote should
the opportunity offer
George w. Kemp, who is well
known in this section, has been trad
ing on real estate for the last year
Mr.. Kemp bought out Mr.. Allison
Harrison's farm last week. The price
in consideration for 21O acres was
$4,000 and 400 acres of timbered
land in White County.
Mr.. Jess Adair OF Mount Olivet,
moved in our midst last week.
Prof o. c. Kemp represented tn
Due West lodge at Waleska last
week.
Mr., H. L. Scott says he makes an
average of 40 bushels of corn to the
acre. Mr., Scott is of the opinion, if
a farmer will get two ear corn vari-
ETY. and space it in rows so he can
grow two ears to the stalk, he will
make more corn to the ground.
There was an enterprising farmer
in Cobb last year, planted 7 acres TO
white peas, which Melted him up
wards of 100000 besides the increase
to the value of his land.
Our County Commissioners are re
ceiving congratulations on the way
they have begun to curtail expenses
in our county affairs
Don't get in too big hurry about
planting. Take your time to thor
oughly prepare your land. 1t will
nav. YES.