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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

She concluded her lecture by a poem, which
she had made up for this meeting. It ran:
IF you want to know
How to keep baby well
Ask member of the Little Mothers League
And she will tell.
Keep your baby clean and neat
And give it good and proper eat
Also keep it in the fresh air
And give her the best of care.
When baby is sick, call the doctor right away,
Don't even wait day.
Do all he tells you to,
Because everything he says is true.
The sun is bad for baby's eyes.
And please keep netting over TO keep away
the flies
Give baby bath every day,
It's milk should be pasteurzed and Grade A.
That's just what member of the Little
Mothers League would say"
gasped, she bowed, smiled, and much clap
ping of hands ensued.
Miss Feitzinger thereupon gave practical
exhibition of the bathing of baby. These prac-
teal lessons are generally given with real
infant, but just now for obvious reasons doll
one was introduced.
The members then recited the pledge of the
league:
81 pledge to be baby's friend,
And everybody tell,
Clean air, clean clothing and clean food,
He needs to keep him WELL"
One significant factor of the league is the
interest taken therein by all the small boys,
who either have baby charge in their care or
choose to adopt one after their lessons with
the league. The boys are not allowed to reg
lister as official members, but are cordially in
vited as visitors.
Would any grown up mother believe that her
extremely fdgety boy Of nine would listen for
two hours, breathlessy silent and firm upon his
seat as to how to wash, comb and feed small
baby?
Let US realize-in every metropolis there
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may according TO their lights, and those other
wise women who mother the race by teaching
ignorant motherhood.
In the largest city Of the Western world the
= y of the work they are doing is told by the
g.. .reasc of infant mortality, which has been
J.. re- and more marked each year since the
G. abshment, eight years ago, of the Bureau
q Child Hygiene, under the direction of DR..
: Josephine Baker.
Even in this year of terror and anguish be-
G.. use Of the mysterious maady which at
{. cked the little ones and could not be stayed
e., total death rate among babies under one
year of age, from January l to July 20, was
40 less than it was for the first half of last
ar. Even more significant is the fact that
the decrease from year to year in the death
rate Of the whole population is due wholly to
the decrease Of infant mortality, because the
records show that the death rate among per-
>.as over forty years Of age is increasing con-
sderably.
The Bureau of Child Hygiene covers the
whole fed of baby welfare. Under the dry and
oncial-sounding head reduction of infant
mortality" it carries on what is probably the
most practically useful work that can be done
FOR the nation of the future-the thorough and
svstcmatic instruction of the mothers TO be,
through the Little Mothers Leagues" and
the instruction Of the mothers that are by
leans of the Infants Milk Stations.
Net that the children are left to shift for
Themselves after leaving their mothers arms
GO that motheress babies are neglected. Quite
TIC contrary Part of the work of controlling
infant mortality lies in the control and super
vision of midwives, the supervision of found
'inr babies boarded out in private homes, the
.lspccton and sanitary supervision OF day
nurseries, the inspection of institutions that
harbor dependent children, the medical inspec-
ION and examination of school children, the
vaccination Of school children and the enforce
ment Of that part of the child labor law which
ates to the issuing of employment certif-
,Ites.
Eut it is with the lfesaving work of the Lit
tic Mothers Leagues and the Milk Stations
that we are chiefly concerned. 1t is all so
human. and often so tenderly humorous-the
pains taken by these children Of the poor to
learn how to care for the babies that crowd
so rapidly into their homes and are always put
into the arms Of the older children. One has
to see it to realize what is being done here by
the inspiration of kindness and the saving
grace of sheer everyday common sense.
A few weeks ago, unannounced, walked
into one of the meetings Of the Little Mothers
League.
The meeting was held IN one Of the pretty
blue and white milk stations Of the bureau,
and the members had just assembled as en-
tered.
Forty-ive little girls between ten and thir-
teen and really and truly ten little boys were
gathered in an attitude Of strict and expectant
attention.
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comparing experiences. No need to encourage
them SO to do, for every hand goes up when
asked if they have anything to say.
The meeting was then addressed by Sarah
Mahleman, aged thirteen, who wished to speak
generally on the care of infants, from what she
had learned during the last session.
She was formally introduced never had
seen meeting as frigdy formal as this one).
She stepped to the table and proceeded to
speak. The enuncation and personality of this
child were such that she was listened to by
fifty-five youngsters of her own age with con-
centrated attention.
1t really was an amazing spectacle-and
significant of the democratic sef-governing
spirit of the coming generation.
She began by discoursing on the "Donts for
Mothers"
l. Don't feed baby too often.
q Don't give baby pacifer.
g. Don't kiss the baby on the mouth.
T. Don't keep your baby dirty.
s. Don't sport with baby after feeding.
g. Don't let baby lie on the floor.
7. Don't take the nipple in your mouth to
test the warmth of the bottle.
g. Don't keep baby in the sun.
o. Don't give baby solid food until he is one
year old.
TO- Don't give baby any tea or coffee or any
alcoholic drinks.
H. Don't put baby to bed at night until his
bowels have moved.
The address continued in the same strain
under the different headings of Clothing, Nails,
Hair, Mouth, Eyes, Fresh Air, Milk, Bath, and
the care of bottles and nipples.
Let it be clearly understood that this child
had been in no way helped. The formality of
the meetings had taught her certain methodi-
cal manner of thinking-she was intensely in
terested in what she heard, and had put it to
practical with the two tiny sisters she
cared for out of school hours. In this way the
information she gave out was permanently
fixed in her mind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
BURNT CREAM

quart milk. 81 tablespoonfuls cornstarch.
eggs. cupfuls brown sugar.
4 teaspoonful salt.
Mix the cornstarch and one-haf cupful Of cold
milk. Scsld the remainder of the milk in double
boiler and add the cornstarch. Beat the eggs
slightly, add salt and stir constantly while adding
the hot milk Continue cooking until the mixture
thickens. Melt the brown sugar in frying pan
Pour into the thickened custard and stir vigor-
ously Cook together few minutes and let cool
Serve with cream. +. H., Wis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

Human Side of the Immensely lmpaa.
Work Done by the Child Hygiene
Bureau for the Future Nation

cheerful-optimism being the basis o. ~.
stitution.
Good morning, Mrs. Schwartz" h..,, .
young doctor say. How is Paul hi, ~
ing?"
1t transpires lin perfectly good YHSa
which the doctor understands and speak, 4,
the health Of Paul that morning is no, .. !.
that it should be.
"H'm"!-the doctor looks contemplatm -
knowing. Does Mrs. Schwarz feed PAN >.
self"
mo, she gives him cows milk
No wonder Pauls stomach is out Of orS.,
The young doctor begs her to remember ia,
the cow is not PauPs mother. Mrs. Sshv,,,
has but to agree to this statement Aha,
which there can be no possible doubt ~ !,
persuaded to try other methods Of nourishIs.
her still so tiny offspring.
Amusing is the pessimistic gloon Of .,
mothers versus the optimism Of those in ctsc
Thus there were brought in twins-Maeyi. -,
Rosie.
"How were Maggie and Rosie!"
maggie was no better and Rosie va, !
better" The young doctor, evidently hav,
met the mother Of Maggie and Rosie bescx
proceeded to look at the chart-before los.,
heart.
"But they have each gained four ounce
he exclaims, "and they look splendid wkT
the matter with them?"
The mother is silent-but one can ses d,
she still insists that worse they are At h
she has to say that they lost four ounces TIM
weeks ago.
She is counselled never TO remember what
child has lost, only what it has gained
seemed a reasonable axiom to devote 10 1
whole life.
Sometimes a tiny scolding was administers
always kindly, and mostly concerning the IN
subject-babies were not meant to Be bot
fed, and as long as they are they won't b W.
&c. too, many mothers had to be admonlis
with regard to the clothing Of the infant 4
mind went back to the Little Mothers Leasz
none of them could have heard clear lr'
voice ring out with "How TO clothe baby o.
ing the hot weather." as had done
In fact, everything was taught TIE =
mothers here with great difficulty, what ns
had missed through not having been III
mother" Had not realized at once scs
certainly have done so now, what rens'
able institution was this teaching Of fss''
mothers.
The babies come once a week regulsW
all is well, but they are brought each "a!
there is the slightest sign Of disorder OF
mother has any cause for anxiety.
In case of signs Of any real lines
mother is Immediately advised to 20 ~
own doctor or a clinic.
The mothers, doctors and nurses sfs "
terms of excellent equality and conhdsnee
atmosphere Of charity abounded IN thn F''
Naught but encouragement and inters'' =
meted out to those who visited it
So any child of the poor can have u
babyhood the kind Of care which eoon
be better given if its parents were Oh
wealthiest of the rich. And as the enic's'
the poor are in the overwhelming majority
care given to them has considerable signi'1''
to the nation Of the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
ECONOMICAL CURTAINS

End il an economy to use the sans 49,. 80,
all my glass or inner curtsins-'n'A .,t,s -
being my preference-and to MAKE on, !. -,
so that when one pair is taken down So. .
dered the house presents no yswn'ps 90 4. 4,
beholders. In this way l keep one p'n -
wash each week, so my windows 49, y
fresh. In moving about from place M % y
convenience of having all curtains
noted, for they may be used AM" ,s,.sl<,s
Mrs. J. P. B, sH"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
A FORKEp CLOTHES STICK

II is much easier TO take clothes out Of boiler
II forked stick is used instead of the usual
round one. One can be whitfield out at home
Take piece OF wood, four inches wide and thirty
inches long. That will make a handle twenty -four
inches in length and forks Of six inches. When
shaped the handle should be two inches wide. IL
one has access TO trees such a stick can be found
ready made: All that you will have to do 10
prepare 1t will be to peel the bark OF and clean It,
J. NJ. South Dakota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
CAVIAR SANDWICHES

This is = dainty enjoyed at the Court Of the
Gar Of Russia. The formula was given 10 the
contributor by member Of the court.
Russian caviar. Salt
Scrsped beef Olive oil.
Onion. Psprka.
Rye bread.
Mix together equal portions Of caviar chopped
onion and scraped beef Moistcn with olive oil
Season as desired with salt and paprika. Spread
thin slices OF rye bread.
MRS. p. D., Maryland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

We p. the TO .

Add one and one-third cups ~ h-'wn same .rd
two cupfuls of potato balls. Add TO the chicken
with salt and pepper as desired. Cook in mod
crate oven twenty minutes or until the chicken is
tender. II small casserole dishes used. allow
but one chicken TO each dsh.-Mrs. NJ. R., Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
BROUED TOMATOES

Cut the tomatoes in halves. Part the outside
from each half leaving il in thick slice with
both surfaces fat and the remaining skin left on.
Dip in crumbs, seasoned egg and then in crumbs,
brush with melted butter and bro on well
oiled broiler for from eight TO ten minutes.-Miss
G. X MonfanA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
Hon The Little Mothers League Light
ems The Burden of Responsibility
Laid on Young Shoulders

The president Of the
meeting, Miss Amelia
DIETRICH, aged thir-
teen, a quiet, dignifed
figure, approached the
speakers table and
faced the assembled
fifty-five. Officially, in
the name of the Little
Mothers League, she
declared the meeting
open, at the same time
announcing that Ida
Snitkofsky, secretary
Of p. S. AZ, would read
the minutes of the
last meeting.
Ida Snitkofsky. who
could not have been a
day older than ten,
then stepped forward,
and with a calm and
poise that would have
done credit to q Mas
ter Mason proceeded
to read, in clear, ring
ing, unhesitant voice;
minutes, eleventh
mating mot in IRONY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
AN EXCELLENT SUGGESTION

II you wish to dry anything vsrI ~ ~ ~
az a blanket or comforter, hang .s,es see1e
the clotheslne and slip two OF mis- ~
coathangers under it on the line. ss.,AIA .
arate the thing to be dried. 'en' 80 ~ -
allow the air to circulate oet"seap Ne ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
CHICKEN en- CASSEROLE

Cut two small young chickens in pieces for
serving. Season with salt and pepper, brush over
with melted butter, and bake in casserole dish
twelve minutes, Psrboil for FIVE minutes one
third of cup Of carrots, cut In strips. drain and
fry with one tablespoonful Of finely chopped onion
ASl four tain sbees sSbseon cut in narrow strips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

q re LnOuSdHuS q Ia "a
thousands Of mothers
either out at work or
with more to do than
Is humanity possible
for them. Thus the
care of the "baby" is
passed on to its elder
sister or some little
girl in the neighbor-
hood willing to be
obliging to earn a few
stray pennies in her
spare time. These
children, however good
their intentions, are
quite incapable Of
either making their
little charges comfort
able or looking after
them according to the
most elementary rules
f hygiene.
Then let us reckon
that in 1914 there
were in New York
City alone $4,000 reg
ular members Of the
Little Mothers League
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
A NEW PEAR SALAD
French dressing.
Iettuce
Pears
Cheese

Cut pears in lengthwise halves and remove the
cores. Fill the hollow with either cheese
mashed fine, moistened with cream and seasoned
with salt and paprka, Roquefort cheese mixed
with butter and cream and seasoned with papIka.
Serve on lettuce leaves with French dressing.
J. b. f., New Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
PAINT THE CURTAIN RMos

I always have my curtain rings " =
prevents them from getting oi.e - ho!e
rooms it is much more aarss. ~se1UQ4 J.
rings white to match the White No. ~
harmonic with the light o. esySsses(
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12

TheseSu stonsHAv Who Have Learned % "-
Are GoodWe Pay for Exp That 10 Pnn"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-12
By ALISSA FRANC

He land that does not care for
its children; that land shall
surely die"
So, in the last analysis, the
life Of a nation lies in the
hands of its women-the
women who bear children and
care for them as best they
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-11-09
G. or, Makes Gains
in House.
SENATE ALSO IS CLOSE
Democrats Lose Seats to Re.
pub|icanS in Contests in
Several States.

Chicago, Nov. 7.-Early returns indi
cate that the Republicans have swept
into control of the United States house
of representatives. On the face OF
the incomplete returns the Republic.
ans have majority of twenty-four in
the house, but may lack two votes of
controlling the senate.
Returns from the congressional dis.
tricts throughout the country indicat
ed that the Republicans will have a
majority of at least twenty-five in the
next house.
The Republicans also appear either
to have won or tied the United States
senate. The Democrats, on the other
hand, declare they will retain control
of the house and assert there is NO
question of their continued supremacy
in the senate.
The Democratic control is in doubt
by reason of the Republican successes
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WIN IN
new YORK STATE

New York, Nov. S.-With practically
complete returns from the state
Charles E. Hughes led President vii
son in the presidential contest with
a plurality of 65,152. Wilson's lead
in Greater New York was 39,325, while
Hughes led upstate by 1O4,4
Charles S. Whitman was reelected
governor over Samuel Seabury, Demo
crat.
William M. Calder was elected
United States senator over William
S. McCombs, former chairman of the
Democratic national committee, by a
large majority
Returns showed the Republicans
had gained one representative.
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Nov. 2--3t)
Citation for Hearing on Final Account and
for Distribution.

ESTATE OF CHRIST P. CHRISTENSEN.
State of Minnesota, County Of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Christ P.
Christensen, decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all persons in
terested in the above entitled matter:
Whereas Mary Christensen has filed in this
court her final account of her administration
of the estate of the above named decedent,
together with her petition praying for the
adjustment and allowance of said final
count and for distribution of the residue of
said estate to the persons thereunto entitled;
It is ordered, that said petition be heard, and
that all persons interested in said matter be
and appear before this court, on the 9th day
of November, 1916, at ten o'clock a. M, at
the probate court rooms, in the court house,
at Princeton. in said county, and then and
there or as soon thereafter said matter can
be heard, show cause, if any they have, why
said petition should not be granted; and that
this citation be served by the publication
thereof in the Princeton Union according to
law.
Witness the Honorable VIM: V. Sanford,
Judge of said court, and the seal of said court,
this 9th day of October, 1916.
court Seal) Judge.
s. P. Skahen,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton, MINI.
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Citation for Hearing on Petition for Admin
iStratiOn.

NOV. 2-3t)
Citation for Hearing on Petition for Admin
istratiOn.
ESTATE OF KATE R. HUGGINS.
State of Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court.
In the mater Of the estate of Kate R. Hug
gins, decedent
The State Of Minnesota to the next of kin
and all persons interested in the granting of
administration Of the estate of said decedent
The petition of Herbert H. Higgins having
been filed in this court, representing that
Kate R. Higgins, then resident of the coun
ty of Mile Laos, state of Minnesota, died in
testate on the 18th day Of October, 1916; and
praying that letters of administration of her
estate be granted to Herbert H. Higgins, and
the Court, having fixed the time and place
for hearing said petition;
Therefore, you, and each of you, hereby
cited and required to show cause, if any you
have, before this Court at the Probate Court
Rooms, in the Court House, in the Village of
Princeton, in the County of Mile Laos, State
of Minnesota, the 9th day of November,
1916. at 10 o'clock a. M, why said petition
should not be granted
Witness, the judge of said court, and the
Seal of said Court, this 3Oth day of October,
1916.
VIM. V. SANFORD,
(Court Seal.) Probate Judge.
E. L. Mcmillan,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton, Mimi.
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Citation for Hearing on Petition for Admin
StratiOn.

ESTATE OF GUY EWING.
State. of Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Guy Ewing,
decedent.
The state of Minnesota to the next of kin
and all persons interested in the granting of
administration of the estate of said decedent:
The petition of Annie M. Ewing having been
filed in this court, representing that Guy
Ewing, then a resident of the county of Mile
Laos, State of Minnesota, died intestate on the
26th day of October, 1916; and praying that
letters of administration of his estate be grant,
ed to Annie M. Ewing and the court having
fixed the time and place for hearing said
petition
Therefore, you, and each of you, are hereby
cited and required to show cause, if any you
have, before this court at the probate court
rooms, in the court house, in the village of
Princeton, in the county of Mile Laos, state
of Minnesota, on the 4th day of December,
1916, at 10 o'clock a. M, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court, and the
Seal of said Court, this End day of November,
1916
VIM. V. SANFORD,
(Court SealD Probate Judge.
E. L. Mcmillan,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton, MINI.
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Nov. 2--3t)
Order Limiting Time to File Claims Within
Three Months, and for Hearing Thereon.
Nov. 2--3t'

!, ESTATE OF THERESA HAGER.
State of Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court. p.
In the matter of the estate of Theresa
Hager, decedent.
Letters of administration this day having
been granted to Frank Hager, and it appearing
by the affidavit of said representative that
there are no debts of said decedent;
1t is ordered, that the time within which
all creditors of the above named decedent may
present claims against her estate in this court,
be, and the same hereby is, limited to three
months from and after the date hereof, and
that Monday, the 18th day of January, 1917,
at 10 o'clock a. M, in the probate court rooms
at the court house at Princeton. in said county;
be, and the same hereby Is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing upon and
the examination, adjustment and allowance of
such claims as shall be presented within the
time aforesaid. -....,
Let notice hereof be given by the publication
of this order in the Princeton Union as pro-
vided by law.
Dated October 24th 1916
WIN. v. SANFORD,
court SeaI Judge of Probate.
E. L. Mcmillan, ESQ.,,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton, MINI. j
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Citation for Hearing on Petition for Admin
istration.

ESTATE OF THOMAS ADAMS.
State OF Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas
Adams, decedent.
The state of Minnesota to the next of kin
and all persons interested in the granting of
administration of the estate of said decedent
=, The petition of William Adams having been
filed in this court, representing that Thomas
Adams, then a resident of the County of
Crawford state of Iowa, died intestate on the
18th day of May, 1915, and praying that
letters of administration of his estate be
granted to A. J. Adams and William Adams.
of Vail, State of Iowa; and the court having
fixed the time and place for hearing said
petition
Therefore, you, and each of you, are hereby
cited and required to show cause if any you
have, before this Court at the probate court
rooms in the court house, in the village of
Princeton. in the county of Mile Laos, state
OF Minnesota. on the 9Th day of December,
1916, at o'clock M, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge of said Court, and the
Seal of said Court, this 9Th day of Novem-
Der, 1916.
VIM. v. SANFORD,
lCourt SeaD Probate Judge.
Maurice O'Connor,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Vail, Iowa.