Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-06
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HOME MADE GAMER
WATER


A home made hot water bath Gamer
consists of a deep receptacle with false
bottom and a tight fitting cover. The re-
ceptacle should be fiat bottomed and deep
enough to allow at least an inch OF water
above the tops of the jars. The false
bottom may be a wooden or wire rack.
Steam Pressure Cooker
The steam pressure cooker is used in
the cooking and in the canning of foods
which must be cooked for some time, and
is used to a great advantage in many
households. The one which was used at
the Cony High school Tuesday was of
aluminium and therefore much easier to
manipulate. The other kind which is
made of iron and heavier metal is cum
bersome and the Nightmare one is fast
becoming a favorite. The steam pressure
cooker is specially advantageous in the
cooking of meats and such other foods
which require much longer to COOK. This
equipment is very handy for the city
home where the housewife may watch the
steam gauge and keep tabs on the run
ming order, but it might not prove so
handy to the country woman who has
hundred and one other things to keep an
eye on at the same time.
Miss Jennie NJ. Sawyer, instructor in
Home Economics of the Augusta
schools, assisted Miss Gordon during
the canning demonstrations, keeping
the time according to the time tables.
The girls who are students at Cony
High school also attended the demon
stratiors. From the instructions Of
fl,a ~ -%,, ito, civ
some idea as to the work which will be
init Cduced according to present plans,
into the next years course. 1t is now
thought that this method of canning
will be introduced into the Cony High
Home Economics course. as well as
other schools of Maine. 1t is not con-
sidered hardly practical for the lower
grade pupils to be instructed in this
course, but rather confne it to the High
school and the upper grades for the
first OF its introduction at least.
The Afternoon Session
Mr.. Deering outlined in review the
formation, and work Of the SUBJ
committee of the Public Safety COM
mittee for food conservation. The re-
spouse Of the call in Kennebec was
ton each formed town committee.
The women of each town are asked to
form committees to do the work of food
conservation.
The teachers will be asked to dem
onstrate, if possible, before school
closes. the method of canning.
Through every women's committee in
each town of the county it is hoped to
give demonstrations. 1t may be neces-
sary to do the work of demonstrating
between planting ard haying" time.
if there be such time this year. The
necessity CT doing this work early is
evident. as the knowledge to be i'm
parted is timely The time is so short
ard so much must be done.
This call for the women to assist in
food conservation issalong the lines as
advocated by Mr.. Hoover. head of the
T. S food control movement. 1t is also
+, that movement which was so strongly
uphe Id by Representative Jeanette
Rankin.
The work as outlined by Mr.. Deering
was a forerunner of what Miss Gordon
later enlarged upon.
At the meeting were three body rep
resertatives. the town delegate, the
high school delegate and the class dele
gate Each class of delegates filled out
allotted blanks. naming committees
composed of two or more townspeople
and also the month that would be most
convenient for the demonstration.
Miss Gordon then went over the list
of requirements for the town demon
stration. which is as follows:
place Of meeting: A well lighted
hall or room with seats for people in
attendance is necessary for a success
full demonstrations. Arrangements
and rent for this place of meeting
should be taken care of by the local
people.
II-Equipment needed: The local
people will need to furnish the follow
ing:
lone large table.
1.-Two water pals
1.-Two deep kettles with false bot
toms and covers. maybe one.)
4-One teakettle.
5-One saucepan
1.-Two tin measuring cups maybe
onc)
7-One biscuit tin.
Six jars (pint. size) of different
types. and new rubbers
9-Covered receptacle for garbage
(Maybe not necessarily
10-One three or four burner kero-
sene stove trimmed and filed with
kerosene for refilling, or range in hall
with suitable fuel.
1-Matches
1o-Supply Of pure water.
13-Twine
1.-Two tablespoons. one teaspoon,
one pairing knife.
ia thin board, about 9"x12'
16-One pound sugar, one-half cup of
salt.
1.-Two blanching bags. one wash
cloth. clean towels. one pair of holders
1S-Products for canning. Do not