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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

fed and happy. The average Ameri-
can breakfast Is a simple one, which
Is sensible, as few people are hungry
in the morning and a hearty breakfast
Is unwise. 1t Is better far to par
take of a meal that has not OvertaXed
to digest. "NO dinner however beau.
tifully cooked and served, no fine raj
ment however costly and becoming,
can ever atone, in the memory Of man,
for the wild and untamed morning
which so often prevails in the Amer
lean household" says Olive Green.
The right kind of breakfast begins the
day before as all good meals do.
Corn meal mush fried in n little fat
is going to be very popular among our
patriotic families, 1t is most nourish-
ing, and will take the place Of bread
in n large measure. BY adding chop
ped meat to the mush .before
mOI@'ng 1t to cut In slices, 1t becomes
still more valuable as food.
There Is no reason that the morn
ing meal should not be varied in its
menu, as there are countless ways Of
serving the common things in uncOm-
nor ways. A hot bread will take the
place of the toast, waffles and griddle
cakes are digested by the active child
Us well as the older person, but are
not wholesome for those who take lit
tie exercise. When n feels slug
gish and stupid an hour or two after
eating breakfast 1t Is advisable to
eliminate the offending food. There
are those who insist upon meat and
potatoes for breakfast. and II the fam
lily are active enough to digest such
food well, there should be no reason to
change the habit, although we all
know that meat Once a day is plenty
for health. and we will be richer In
purse as well as health to eat less of
the more expensive protein foods.
AS most people enjoy and are able
to digest fruit well, a dish of season.
able fruit is always a good beginning.
A bit of bacon as an appetizer, and
some crisp, well-made toast to follow
q dish Of cereal, a dOughnut or a
cooky or two will be sufficiently sat
for most people. Eggs and
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

the upturned brim Of the round tur-
ban, made of the same material as the
suit. Perhaps II Is these odd Orna-
ments, that suggest bead-wOrk designs
of the Indians. that led madame, the
designer, TO call her effort by an In
dian name; otherwise it Is simply a
matter of poetic license.
The ~POcahOntas suit Is a diversion
in suits, for the woman who can have
several kinds and carry off odd styles.
Ii is pretty and sensible, and alto
gether comfortable, but is not pres
ented as n rival of the regulation tail
ored suit. II belongs to n different or
der of things and Is rcfreshingly novel.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
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Silk Underwear.

Much silk is shown in the new SUI
plies of underwear and many of the
t%rousseaux show all kinds of under.
wear as well rs nightgowns made in
silk, cut on simple lines and finished
in tailored fashion. There is a GER
tain simplicity about most of the new
underwear, as this tailored finish sug-
gests, but no matter how simple al
other garments may be, the under
bodice, camesole, bodice cover. corset
cover-call il what you willis elabo-
rate. 1t is made Of every fabric mag
Unable, including much net and georg-
cite crepe. and ii Is trimmed with as
much elaboration as ever.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

No n knows why the odd suit
shown above was christened by Its ex-
hibitor at n recrnt style show as "Po-
%cahOntas," except that the material 1t
Ia made Of Is in a light leather brown
and has Il surface like doe-skin. Fan
Tan" or "Sing Joy" would fit II ex-
actly and 'Pitti Sing" leave nothing
Its inspiration halls from the Flowery
kingdom, as plain as day, and II does
credit to its origin. 1t managed to
help its designers to win the laurels
for originality and beauty of design In
apparel for all hours of the day and
evening and for all occasions that
happen In the lives of women Of to-
day.
A glove finish material of wool,
which may have been v%elours. was used
to make the straight one-piece frock
without waist line and the Chinese
cout that constitutes this suit. One
might question the origin of the style
In the dress but China" Is proclaimed
by every line of the coat The lining
Of t%an-colored satin makes a facing
for the arms and sleeves with edges
finished with buttonhOle stitches In
black yarn. An Overcoat stitch of the
same defines all the seams in the frock
and outlines the pockets on the coat.
They have pointed flaps b%uttonhole.
stitched about the edge and fastened
down with q small fiat brown button.
At the front of the body of the
frock, cutout applique figures in cloth
and needlewOrk stitches form a large
medallion in which white appears with
a little blue and red. A similar medal
lion, but much smaller, appears on
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
About Envelopes,

1t is said that envelopes were In
vented during the early days Of Louis
XIV of France. In 1860 M. De Val.
lyer established a private post and
placed boxes at the corner of the
streets for letters inclosed In envel.
opes that were sold in Offices estab.
lished for that purpose. 1t seems
likely. however. that envelopes were in
use before this period because envel.
opes 30 used In France were special
postpaid envelopes. But precisely
what year is marked by the first inven-
uon Of envelopes Is unknown.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Shackled at Hem.

Though many fur coats are NOT as
tight as the drop skirt that shows
here and there among the smart
models one finds a coat that -
shackled at the hem, like many of the
new frOcka,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Gray Is Popular.

Gray is coming in for much atten-
ton in the new fashions. 1t is a color
that must be worn with care-but.
then, that is true of any color If one
would wear it to advantage. 1t is gen.
orally becoming to the young girl or
to the woman with clear coloring. but
even on other types it may be worn
successfully If a good deal of white is
used at the throat and If color is in
troduced only in the way of some bril-
liant Jewel or other ornament. Paris
This wear advocates the use Of gray
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

lZe tnp NnTlitluIlS
which may be car
ried out with II.
The custom Of
packing hasty pud-
ding in granite for
molding, cutting In
slices, and frying
it, Is SO well known
- t-@ ..N
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

We spend our days and dollars on
the clothes
Our homes and bodies wear.
And Their we pick up any sort of shah
by vulgar thing
To cloth our thoughts-although We
know
That matter il inferior to mind
Although we know that peace and
Joy
Depend pom our thoughts and their
expression.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

fFfB 'V''fNfFF's INV ~
ing without breakfast
has much to recommend
II, it saves trouble, saves
food, and often saves n
few more minutes In bed,
which few of us need. AS
the breakfast habit In
fairly well established in
most homes it bchooves
us to start the family
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

There Is no earthly ailment hut
somewhere God hath an herb for its
healing says "A quaint writer. The
trouble Is that we think the herb has
a hard. fore IN name. We seek it in
Tar lands, but at last. find 1t in our
own garden plot.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

WIN ~ 6oCS III Nv pNSils HlNiilS IL
more opportunity for expansion. In
making pastry use six tablespoonfuls
of lard to a cupful and II half Of flour,
II half %teaspoOnful Of salt, and just
enough cold water to handle and ;Oll.
If the fat is cut In with two case
knives instead of being rubbed In with
the fingers, the pastry will be more
fiaky.
Sour Cream Pie.-Mix together one
cupful Of sugar, n cupful Of chopped
raisins, one cupful of sour cream, and
one egg well beaten. one-half tea.
spoonful each of cinnamon, nutmeg,
and salt, one-fourth of a teaspOonful
of cloves and n teaspOonful of vine.
gar. Bake this filling in two crusts.
Pecan Pie.-COok in n double boiler
one cupful Of milk, and a cupful OF
sugar.. Thicker with one tablespoon
full of -four and the yolks of two
eggs, add the juice of n lemon. Bake
a crust as for lemon pie, and when
done fill with a custard, adding a half
cupful of pecan nut meats. Cover with
a m%eringue. using the whites of the
eggs and brown In a moderate oven.
Apple custard Pie.-Add a cupful
of sugar to a cupful of grated apple.
two well-beaten eggs, m cupful Of
sweet cream. and the grated rind Of
a lemon. Pour into II %pastry-lined tin
and bake.
Date and Apple Pie.-Line a Die
plate with pastry and fill 1t with a
mixture Of chopped dates and tart
apples. Sprinkle owe the fruit three
fourths Of a cupful Of sugar, a tea
spoonful of grated nutmeg. dot with
bits of butter and cover with an up-
per crust. Bake 80 minutes and serve
cold with cream.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Tractor With One Wheel.

One Of the newest of the rapidly in
creasing kinds of mechanical horses
is q little tractor having only n
wheel On this is balanced the four
cylinder engine, the steering gear and
a comfortable cab-inclosed seat for the
driver. The machine is given stability
by attaching the rear end of its main
frame to the front axle of the wagon
to be hauled. Among the advantages
claimed are great simplicity. the use
Of the power and the weight most ef-
fectiv ely In driving q single wheel, and
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Doubtful Penitence.

$50 you found out for yourself that
1t was wrong to fightf'
"Yes," replied the boy with a bruised
eye and swollen lip. ut was wrong
for me; but Il was all right for the
other fellow"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

should often find n place
on our tables. AS Il con-
fection those who are
not distressed by the
seeds, they are excellent,
especially so for people
of Sedcntary habits.
Stuffed IFigs.-Cut n
small slit in the stem
end Of each fig and work
in two or more blanched
.IInnnIs AnntI,nc ,ntv-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Absurd Question.

Beggar-Pity a poor man with a
large family, lady.
Sympathetic Soul-How many chill
dren have you, my poor man?
Beggar-Lor', ma'am, how should l
know when I can't see 'em?
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

the ready turning within the tractors
own length-making it easy to handle
q load In tight places. The tractor
can be changed from one wagon to
another quicker than a team of horses
could be exchanged.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
Modern Improvements.

SIN looking for an honest man."
moaned Diogenes.
You're out-of-date. Nowadays we
don't bother about a mans honesty,
one way OF the other. We have bond
ing companies"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

0melet are popular as breakfast
dishes, are quickly prepared, and
when the price is not %prohibitive. most
commonly served.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

and black in combination and some
very striking examples of this color
arrangement have already reached
this country.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

Observation more than books, expert
ence rather thai persons, are the prize
educators.-A Bronson Alcott.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
A Prudent Precaution.

IT can see James hand in that pock'
Of they struck in that mine"
.~Then it's a good thing he didn't
nike his wife along. or it would have
been her hand"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

England employs 10000 women as
in government offices.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

No Rest.

No Rest.
"You look tired"
YES" said Mephistopheles, 81 used
to enjoy appearing occasionally in
grand opera. But now they work me
overtime in moving pictures"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
FIGS FOR DESSERT.

FIGS are n of our most valuable
fruits and when reasonable in price
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
PIES AND PASTRY.

Good pastry should be naky. deli
cate and rich enough to hold its shape.
nnrtp- vpnlipy to
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
FOR THE WHEATLESS DAY.

There are many ways Of serving the
ordinary cOrnmeal mush, but few real
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
OUTS VeTV truly
OTTO PRAEGER,
Second Assistant Postmaster General.
Parcel Post Limit Seven Pounds.

1t will be noted that parcels weigh
Ing seven pounds but no more can be
sent through the post office department
all the way to France.
The twenty-pOund parcels which are
intended for Christmas gifts and which
are to be delivered on Christmas day
are sent by the war department from
its port of embarkation at Hoboken,
N. ]. These parcels, which must not
exceed twenty pounds in weight, can
be sent to the address given in Hobo
ken In any way that the sender
chooses.
OF course the post Office department
has been handling the smaller Christ
mas packages all the way through to
France. but in order to insure their de-
livery on Christmas morning it was
necessary to mail them by November
IS. However, the fact that the mailing
was too late for delivery on Christ
mas day does not mean that packages
cannot still be sent by parcel post.
They can be sent any day in the year
at the rate Of - cents for each pound
sent, and this rate holds from what
ever point in the United States the
package is sent.
How Packages Must Be Addressed.
Packages for the soldiers must be
addressed to the individual, with his
company and his regiment and then
must be added the words american
Expeditionary Forces" 1t is not nee
essary to add the name Of the country.
1t will be noted that In the instruc-
tons given above and prepared in the
second assistant postmaster generals
Office nothing is said specifically con-
corning the kind of things which may
be sent to the soldiers and civilians
connected with the expeditionary
forces. 1t is perfectly proper to send
sugar, provided 1t is properly wrapped.
The reason sugar Is spoken Of here
Is because there seems to have been
some misunderstanding about 1t.
Matches must not be sent In any cir
cumstances. Neither must anything
~lnfammable, except, of course, ordi-
nary packing material, be included,
nor must there be any chemical or
fresh fruit in the packages. Candy
a 60 II properly protected from
MASKING up and running other things
In the mail. Jars of fruit properly
sealed and protected against break
age can be sent. Nothing of an ex-
plosive nature must be put into the
parcels.
1t is necessary that the parcel post
packages weighing up to seven
pounds shall be wrapped so that the
post Office authorities may examine
their contents. The rules for the
packages which the war department
sends are given explicitly in the above
official communication. It is desired
to accentuate the fact that parcels up
to seven pounds in weight can be sent
by ordinary parcel post at any time Of
the year.. but that Christmas boxes
which are to go by the way of the wal
department at the address given above
will not be forwarded If they are re-
ceived at Hoboken later than Deem
Der s.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23

'''. '''''c -
an art and must
never be made
with q heavy
hand. Lard or
shortening S e d
should be cold,
flour as we'll rs
water, SO that the
crust will be cold
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
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Anybody can lead the simple life
II he has plenty of. money and all the
modern conveniences.-R. w. Helms.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-23
STILL Time TO
FORWARD GIFTS
War Department win Transport
Christmas Packages for
Boys in France.
LAST SAILING DATE DEC. 5
OFFICIAL Statement Issued by Post
Office Department to Eliminate
Confusion Regarding Reg
u%iations.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK,

INSTRUMENTATION all over the
United States queries come to Wash
ington concerning the exact rules gov
erning the sending of parcels to the
members of the expeditionary forces in
rance. Confusion seems to prevail
everywhere. 1t Is due to a number of
causes, the principal one of which
seems to be that the Instructions were
sent out piecemeal and that some of
the first rules were amended.
Here Is the official statement on
the subject which l have just secured
from the post office department:
western Newspaper Union.
Gentlemen: In answer 70 your inquiry
with reference to parcel post packages
for the American Expeditionary Forces.
! beg to advise you as follows
Parcel post for soldiers and civilians
connected with the American Expedition
airy Forces in France. when carefully
packed and properly addressed. will be
accepted by all postmasters for direct
through the mails. Such
parcels may weigh up to seven pounds
Parcels for the soldiers and civilians
connected with the American Expedi-
tlOnary Forces may contain anything
that is admissible to the domestic par
Gel post except perishables which may
spoil on the long journey to Europe.
Parcel post for the American Expe-
dictionary Forces need not be packed in
wooden boxes. but should be carefully
packed in the strongest kind of paste
board box to assure its safe arrival at
the front.
In addition to this parcel post service
to the troops. the war department will
undertake to carry Christmas parcels
for the American Expeditionary Forces
provided such parcels are sent care
the Comma ding General. Port OF En-
barkation. Pier 1, Hoboken. New Jer-
sey," and are packed in wooden boxes
not more tina two cubic feet in volume.
well strapped. and with a hinged or
screw top. Such Christmas boxes may
be sent to the Commanding Officer. Port
Of Em~barkation. either by express or
through the mails, and must not exceed
20 pounds in weight. The army will in
spect the contents Of each box and I'M
dertake its delivery from Hoboken to
the addressee. The war department will
receive Christmas packages up to De-
cember 9Th.
Yours verv truly.
OTTO PRAEGER,
Second Assistant Postmaster General.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20

a bottle and applied to the wood In the stove, when lighted by a match, 1t burns long enough to start the wood to burning. This same bottle of kero- sene moistens a cloth to keep the DOT celain sink white and stainless. One may make her own baking powder. having it pure and at less cost. Mix a pound of pure cream of tartar, six ounces of tartaric acid and a pint of flour together and sift at least five or six times. Place in tin cans and keep tightly covered: use as any other bak- ing powder.
 If suede shoes become shiny, rub with a fine piece of emery paper. When shoes squeak run linseed oil in to the sole. Sandpaper also removes the shine from clothing.
 Mix flour with lye and fill the mouse holes. The most courageous mouse will not reopen such a hole
 An emergency funnel may be made by rolling into cone shape q piece of writing paper.
 new kind of toast. Slice loaf of bread through to the lower crust, leaving that intact. Place the loaf in the oven until thoroughly heated and slightly crisp around the edges. Serve the loaf whole and very hot each may then be served with a hot slice. It may be buttered before going into the oven if desired.
 A handy pie crinper is made by us- ing large screw along the edge of the pie.
 An upholstered chair may be cleaned nicely after a thorough dust ing in the open air. Rub it with good big pan of hot bran. brush well and the chair will be clean.
 Let q tough steak lie in olive oil and vinegar, turning it once during the softening process. An hour will serve 10 soften the fibers of the meat. mak- ing 1t very much more palatable. Use equal parts of oil and vinegar.
 To clean spots on silk without leay- Ing ring, use paste of magnesia and gasoline. Rub dry and air well before using the garment.
 Photographs which have become soiled by dust and dry specks may be cleaned with cloth dampened in alco- hol.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20

cupful of chopped cooked meat with can of corn. season with salt and pep per, add a cupful of milk and one beaten egg. mix all together and bake ten minutes in a hot oven. Where the time Is too short for baking small cakes may be fried in a little hot fat. Or 1t may be cooked in the form of an omelet. Macaroni with a little left over chicken and gravy, if relocated. makes a most satisfying dish. Any cooked meat may be used in place of the chicken.
 Meat Rice Balls. - ParbOil rice, drain. saving the water. Tie the rice up in squares of cheeSeclOth with a lit- tie chopped meat in the center, cook in the rice water until the rice Is tender. Remove from the cloths and serve with tomato or brown sauce.
 Bisnketed Egss.-Make n rich white sauce and place a spoonful in the bot tom of the ramekin, drop in an egg and cover with another spoonful of white sauce well seasoned, place in the oven and bake until the egg is set.
 
 with nuts. and then rolled in granulated sugar, make most wholesome des- sert
 What to Do With Soup Meat.-Soup meat is both nourishing and whole some, if properly prepared. The deli cate eXtractives which are the appe- tizing fiavors in meat are usually ab- sent in meat that has been treated for soup. but by adding seasonings of va riOuS kinds the meat will become again well favored and palatable. One ar two bouillon cubes may be added to a little water and chopped sour meat with seasoning added; this mixed with chopped cold boiled potato makes n good hash if served piping hot. This meat may be used in the rice balls or various other ways will occur to the cook who Is thinking about economy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20


 the layer of chicken. season with salt and pepper and place'the remainder of the chicken on this. cover with boiling water, cover tightly and simmer for one hour. The gravy should be thick ened with flour, it may be blended with little of the broth, using a tablespoonful of flour to a cupful of broth.
 Crumpets-Dissolve a half of a com pressed-yeast cake in little warIr milk. add more. making three cupfuls of milk. add half teaspoonful of salt. and stir in four cupfuls of flour. let stand overnight, and in the morning add two tablespoonfuls of melted but ter and a fourth of a teaspoonful of soda dissolved In a tablespoonful of hot water. Beat thoroughly, put into well-buttered muffin rings, filling them half full; let rise q half-hOur and bake in a quick oven.
 Chiii Con Carne.-Grind a pound of round steak, then brown 1t in two teaspoonfuls of beef drippings. Cover with boiling water. cook until tender. season with salt and a tablespoonful of chill powder. add a can of kidney beans. two tablespoonfuls of chopped onion. a quart of tomatoes and sim mer until the tomato pulp Is entirely absorbed. Serve hot with rice.
 Baked Ham With Appies.-Have a slice of ham cut an inch thick, wipe, trim of most of the fat, and rub in as much of IF cupfuis of brown sugar IS it will take up. Lay in a pan and cover with ten cloves. Pare and cut six tart apples in quarters aud lay them around the ham. Sprinkle the semainlng sugar over the apples and add a half cupful of water carefully, not to dislodge the sugar. Cover and ,ake 45 minutes, or until the ham is ender