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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Personals

Mr.. II. Carr Pollitt, the well known
travelling man, is in Vanceburg today.
Captain c. NJ. Phister, local wharf
master, was business visitor in Gin
cinnati yesterday.
Mrs. Horace J. Cochran returned
Tuesday evening after ten days
visit to relatives in Bowling Green.
Mrs. l.. A. McGlone and Mrs. r. A.
Clary have been visiting Rev. and Mrs.
]. f. Ruggles of East Second street.
Mrs. j. W. Stewart and children of
johannesburg are visiting Mrs. Hat
tie Mathews and family of East Sec
ia street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
N0TICE

To the public: Having retired from
the firm OF NJ. f. Coughlin & Co.,
beg to take this opportunity of thank
ing my many friends and patrons for
the patronage, and the many favors
which they extended me during my
business activities in said firm, and to
request persons owing me or the said
firm to kindly call at my offices, suite
Nos. 6 and 7, over the Farmers &
Traders Bank, and settle their &C.
counts, and any persons having
claims against said firm of M. F.
Coughlin & Co., will kindly present
same for payment.
f15-tf NJ. F. C0UGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
ASHCRAFT

Mrs. Julia Ashcraft, aged eighty
years, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. B. II. Conway, in Scott coun-
ty, ON Wednesday, February 7, follow
ing a protracted illness due to the
infrmities of age.
Mrs. Ashcraft was the mother of
Mr.. Luther Ashcraft and Mrs. Carrie
Crump, Of Bourbon county, and con-
cluded a protracted visit with her
son in Bourbon last November.
She was the widow of the late Mr..
Nimrod Ashcraft, of Robertson
county, and until about a year ago
had spent her entire life at the old
hcme near Mt Olivet. She was a
well-known and highly respected wo-
man, and was prominently identified
with the Methodist church at Fos-
ters Chapel, in Robertson county,
having joined the Methodist church
in early life.
Mrs Ashcraft is survived by sew
eral children, as follows: Mr.. Luther
Ashcraft, of Bourbon county; Mr..
Mack Ashcraft, of Maysville; Mr..
Jesse Ashcraft, of Robertson; Mrs.
Carrie Crump, of Bourbon county;
Mrs. Alice Conway, of Scott county;
Mrs. Mollie Davis, of Cynthiana, and
Mrs. Annie Hall, of Robertson coun-
ty.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at Fosters Chapel, in Robertson
county, on Friday, February 8, by Rev.
Howse, and the burial followed in the
family lot at Fosters Chapel burying-
ground. Paris Kentuckian-C Citizen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

Charles W. Hit has sold his farm,
situated at the intersection of the
Mt. Olivet & Sardis and Wolf Run
turnpikes, and known in years past
as the John d. Cough homestead,
to M. M. Gordley. The tract con-
tains 81 acres and the price paid was
$4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Monday, February 10, 1917,

at 10 o'clock a. m, all of my Stock,
Crops and Farm Implements, consist
ing of the following, to-wit:
nine-year-old registered Percher-
OH Stallion.
l twelve-year-old Imported, regis
tered German Coach Stallion.
| ten-year-old Jack, as good a
breeder as there is in the State.
nine-year-old Saddle and Harness
Mare, in foal, No. good walking
Mare and lady broke.
l seven-year-old Mare, in foal to
jack.
| twelye-year-old Work and Har-
ness Mare, in foal.
| iiVe.y ear-old trotting bred Horse,
large enough to work.
two-year-old registered Short
horn heifcr.
four-year-old Mich Cows, to be
fresh IL spring.
| iive-year-old Jersey Mich Cow
and good one.
l three-year-od Shorthorn heifer,
to be fresh in spring.
Weanling Shorthorn Calves.
Brood Sows
46 one hundred pound Shoats, ex-
ira good ones.
two-horse Farm Wagon, good as
new.
two-horse Truck Wagon, 1 new
ten-disc Harrow, | new Corn Har-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
LEASES HOTEL

Judge J. ID. Wyatt, who recently
came to this city. from Covington, has
leased the st. Charles Hotel property
from Mr.. George TraXel and will take
charge within few weeks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
ALMOST A MILLION
Pounds Of Tobacco Sold on the Mays.
vile Market During the Past
Week-Sales Yesterday.

Supervisor W. Mitchell reports that
during the past week the Maysville
Tobacco Market has sold 960,16O
pounds of tobacco at an average Of
s17.44 per hundred pounds. Mr.. Nit
chell reports that the low grades Of
tobacco were very strong, but that the
better grades were little easy.
Yesterdays sales ranged from
SLIPS to $25 per hundred pounds,
only 172,75O pounds of tobacco being
disposed Of. The average Of the var
ious houses were all under SIS.
This week has been one of the small
est since the season began. Although
close to a million pounds were sold
at prices much higher than at the
beginning of the season there was
general dissatisfaction among the
growers.
The following were the sales yes
terday:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
OUR cDL0RED CITIZENS

y Sunday, February IS, 1917, the Ep-
worth League of Scott NJ E. Church
will celebrate the Freedmen's Aid
Anniversary of Lincoln, which was
postponed from last Sunday. Quite
number Of Freedmen's Aid students
and graduates will take part on the
program. All friends both white and
colored are cordially invited to be
present at this event. Friends who
cannot come will please remember.
Program begins at 1880 p. m.
Mrs. J. E. d. Woods, the Domestic
Science Teacher of the Colored
School, is proving herself fully pre-
pared for the work and is meeting
with much success. The young ladies
Of her classes are delighted with the
many fancy dishes, artistic decoration
as well as sanitary training, which
they are receiving. Mrs. Woods was
formerly teacher at Tuskegee.
The pastor of Scott NJ. f. Church is
delighted with the way the members
are taking hold of the new financial
system. Despite the inclement wealth
er the members showed their loyalty
to the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Peoples

Special crops: Bowen Morgan, Do.
yer, 1888; Painter Bros, Mayslick
$3.50; Richard Daugherty, Mayslick
$1S.56; Boyd & Eubanks, Mason coun-
ty, $1S.12; Rosser Bros. & Chandler
Mason county, $3.50.
Offerings medium. Market good.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

Miss Frances Geisel teacher of do
nestle science in the High School, is
,pending the week end in Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

Miss Frances Strawder, one OF the
city teachers, is meeting with much
success among the young people OF
the Baptist Church of which is a
member.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Growers

Special crops. A11IsOn 4 RaVen-
craft, Mason county, $1S.3S; W. r.
Huddleston, Mason county, $1S24; A.
M. Blevens, Mason county, $3.50;
Archy Flaugher, Brown county, Ohio,
1880; William Waldron, Brown
county, Ohio, $l7.21; Hurst & Kabler,
Brown county, Ohio. $17.40; Rigdon &
Davis, Lewis county, $l7.19; George
Bishop, Fleming county, s17.5S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

The more common cause of what of
success in life is a tendency to let
things drift.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
CINCINNATI MARKET

CINCINNATI MARKET
GRAIN
ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Corn-$1.05h@1.O7R.
Oats-641s@65kc.
Rye-s1.51@1.53.
CATTLE
Butcher Steers-$9.75@10.25.
Shippers-s8.00G10.50.
Heifers-$S75@9.25.
Cows-$775@S25.
CALVES
Extra-$13.75.
Fair to good-$12.50Q13.5O.
Common and large-$6.00@1O.O0.
HOGS
Choice packers and butchers -
$l2.50@1255.
Stags-$750@10.60.
Common to choice sows - $500
$lO.85.
Light shlppers--$11.50G11.85.
Plgs-sS00@10.50.
SHEEP
Sheep-$S.25@9.00.
Lambs--$14.25@14.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
MARKETS

NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET
Following are this mornings quota
tons on country produce telephoned at
o'clock by the f. l.. Manchester Pro-
'uca COInpany.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
WANTED

WANTED-Place in country with
house and garden. Address A. r.
Cooper, in care of Trisler's grocery
WANTED-Middle aged woman, white
or colored, to help with Homework
Apply to Mrs. |. Fisher, 3lS Lime
stone street. felt
IEN-Our illustrated catalogue ex-
plains how we teach the barber
trade in few weeks, mailed free
MOLER BARBER COLLEGE, Gin
cinnati. Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
PUBLIC SALE!

Having rented my farm, | will sell
at Public Sale, on the premises, one
and One-half miles southwest of
Helena Station, three and one-half
miles northeast Of Mayslick, on the
Mitchell pike
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
FOR RENT
LOST
FOUND

FOUND-Pocketbook in the Lobby Of
Postoffice. Call at this office and
prove same. 90
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

Why not try a Ledger Want Ad?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Growers
Planters
Amazon

Special crop Powers & Gabney,
$17.S5.
Market fair.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17

Special crops: Gallagher & Wat
son, $19.33; A. Huber, s2O.15; Byron
Bros, SPOTS.
Offerings good. Market strong.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-17
Liberty
Independent.C entral

Offerings common.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
BUR[[|CN COUNTY
LEADS THE STATE
IN REGISTRATIONS
Probably Only Division in North
Dakota Where Quota Ex. Fl
ceeds Federal Estimates

1.-THE last Stacker in Burleigh cOun-
ty came in this afternoon and regis
tered" said Sheriff French today. Il
do not believe there is another man
of the PRESCRIBED ages in Burleigh
county who was not registered"
Had every county in North Dakota
done its bit so successfully on regis
tration day as Burleigh did, North
Dakota's total would be more than
1000, instead of a bare $4,000. The
government estimate Of men q to 80
years old in Burleigh county was
100. The actual registration was
1880. Abundant publicity produced
this result" said Sheriff French.
Richland county, which the govern
ment expected to register ESQ, re-
ported t:t4<s stutsmkl, 'du1 NAit3
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
IN MULTlPLES or $50. /

Liberty Loan Bonds may be purchased in mnl.
tiples of $50 bearing Sleeper cent interest ply
atle lemi ANNUALLY December 18th and june lStth.
Those bonds mature in 30 years and arc redeem;
taxes except inheritance and estate, and may 20
registered In multiplssof 800. VI. III Or !,
Should tAe Government before the end of tho
war Issue any bonds at higher rate Of inter
w, thS liberty Loan Bonds become Immediately
convertible into higher rate bonds. ~ Payments
&or Liberty Loan Bonds may be made per emit
On application, IS per cent June %, 1917, y Per
cent July &c. 1e17 80 Pc. cent August ~ isl7'
The last great government bond issue cold toy
par IN 1898 and 110x in 1900. SO valuable were
these bonds considered that the Secretary Of tho
Treasury could secure only onetenth Of the 10.
sue when b, offered redemption.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
MOTHERS:

Buy the baby bond. Liberty Bonds have
purposely been made in multiples. OF $50 90 that
you can take them without difficulty. They will
give your baby his education CT start him ont
possible for your husband and you to figure ahead
few months and plan on this nest egg for your
children. Give your baby his start ID life today
with Uncle Sam ~ his ''backer.'' ss
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
SUBSCRIBE NOW.

President Wilson says: 'sThis il the time fsf
America to correct her unpardonable fault q
wastefulness and extravagancs. !"
Liberty Loan Bonds are the way for her 20 do
It, They mean more saving-more income
more business for every either in this country.
Subscribe today through any bank, boad house,
trust company, department. store o. post oaaee,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
MARRIED MEN.

your Wiz and, children: Gnele SIN 1.vsf soss
out Of business and age or health are no barrier
to your holding his bonds. Liberty Bonds give
yonr wife Axed income, without any business
complications to worry her. Should she need
the actual cash, she can SELF her bonds without
difficulty. IN 60 ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

1924, while the government expected
1910: Ward, with 3,101, came nearer
to the government mark OF 3,40O.
Dickey, booked for 1,1s0 registrations,
ikkgaGfisu ysT heal tha sIiafRI Nlin
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

In q majority Of instances, however,
the percentage Of registration, based
on the 1917 census estimates. fell be-
low ten per cent, while the govern
ment had expected almost Il. In
sSso6s1h3jata & w 33tldqaIastil0on b tdS
sf,iinfsee yftSret Ma rg ffs.f ION 7fs I'M,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

no EVERY man and woman il :this
country, your. goverpmeht offers
4 today IN opportunity to own . 8a%
United States Government Bond, backed
BY all the resources Of the. richest nation
~ '''ee'o1'u "a Es.'a) eiAyoR E5( 1851,
While we cannot oil Of us enlist in
the active army. we can oil Of 10 enlist
Is financial volunteers. To the army q
home. your government offers . solid.
substantial business proposition. ~
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo says: The
greatest immediate service the American people
can render in this War for universal liberty
throughout the world il to furnish the means for
its vigorous prosecution. The Liberty Bond
Issue ID tho first step. ri earnestly bespeak ths
cooperation sf every citizen throughout, tho
lsnRtk ind breadth Of the land il, this gFeat Ser-
vics ofapltiiotian- v q }&esa ...s ,,p
m asking you to subscribe 70 the - Liberty
Loan your Governnent does not ask yon to i
spend your money. Instead it holds ont - you
4 splendid opportunity TO save and: to an1eat
Liberty Loan Bonds are, backed BY the ;tofl 8
sources Of the richest nation on earth nation
whose yeasly income alone 10 estimsted. at ebO;.
600 900 or twentyfves times the present loan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

great, the situation will be brought
to the attention Of the local census
boards, in Whose hands have been
placed tables showing what Uncle
Sam thinks the registration should
lS11WR lhtnks The 1Asis.rati6n shalHd
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Liberty Loan Bonds are the safest Investment
In the world. They may be registered d demon.
nations Of 100 thus giving protection against
loss or theft. The income comes TO you auto
natically when registered. Practice the patriot
Inn you teach your children. Buy : bond.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

jamestown college, won the ]. A. COT.
fey oratorical contest held here Mon
day evening. winning $50 cash prize
for his efforts. Leslie Dysart Of Es-
mond pressed Lands close for first
place, while Percy Hanson Of Jameer
fovrr r,y1,,sss,s ~ ssEsstik ii e;flfitr
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
ORGANIZATIONS.

Liberty Bonds provide safe disposition for tho
funds Of organizations. They protect the funds
and at the same time pay interest. There ID
never any question % TO the business judgment
Of directors purchasing Liberty Bonds for their
organisation. T
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13

3,l10 vas expected, reported 2,239;
Mostons which Uncle Apm had slated
for 2,270, registered I'LL: Grand
Forks, billed for $3.50. returned 1,S3s.
Cas- registered 4,Ss4, 1ainst : gov
| NJ A. "a Al ! ssll g lg
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
PORTLAND MAN lNvENTS
MARVELLOUS TORPEDO

Portland, Ore.-Frank e. Ken
ney Of this city has invented a
new type of torpedo, designed to
travel in the air or through the
water. He is declared to have
received an offer for the device
from the English government, but
refused it to give it to the Unit
ed States government.
Tests Of the torpedo have been
made at Pacific coast naval sta
tons. 1t is declared that when
tested, the torpedo, after travel
ing more than five miles through
the air, dropped into the water,
righted itself, plunged through
steel nets and struck target at
which it had been aimed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
NEWsAMERIcANs.

Liberty Bonds Offer new Americans IN oppef.
same time keeping ethsir money ssfsly. A..,''
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
What Owning a United States
Government Bond Will
-. Il: Mean To YOU


YOUNG BUSINESS PEOPLE.
Liberty Bonds offer safe, secure investment
% ! foundation for your business finance. Here
your savings are protected and ~ ION interest.
Get the saving habit now. Make Uaels San your =
banker. ~ y s2an, i. ,t.s t4sy: en-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
THOSE WHO HAVE ENLISTED.

Put your capital into Liberty Bonds for your
family Of mother now. Then You can 30 ours
that while you are away your property ie safe
! and i giving an income without complication to
thoss 1t home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
TRUSTEES.

II Ths bushes, judgment 81, ,trustesa W nsvsf
beaquestioaedef they iavest their trust fluids IN
Liberty Bonds. III VI ..,as So .-,sss-'
S The work o. trustees. Il greatly hmpliaed "
purchasing registered Liberty Bonds sad rseeiv.
ing tho income automatically for the beneficiary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
T. EMPLOYERS d.

Help your employees get ahead BY leaning
then 1he money to purchase Liberty Boads.
win slss them IN added interest n the progress
Of your business to feel you are backing them.
in this war. Do everything in your power to
perform your immediate duty Of daaaeiaS It.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-06-13
OLD PEOPLE.

Liberty Bonds will relieve you II III financial
worry. They are a. good - cash and you do
not have ia bother about ienewi1G then. M Whom
registered their income COMES y's assenata-
any. Gge 2t9tg Gs Ju4. 80 s,.,,.,Sss a. ~.
\ Il viii make tho disposition of yySsf feststS
much more fair and simple, II you @soassntrats
your property in Liberty Bonds. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-18
MYSTERIOUS STRANGER
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Refuses to Tell His Name, Where Ho
Lives or State His
Business.
80 EVIDENCE OF POISON
Negro Is Arrested, Charged With
Bold Forgery-Campaign for City
Manager Is Making Rapid Head
way-Boy Scouts Leave City.


PETERSBURG. VA, Juno 1.-THE
stranger found yesterday afternoon in
an unconscious condition near the end
OF the car line. on Walnut Hill, is still
In the hospital. in very critical state.
but has recovered consciousness AL
though bottle OF bichloride tablets
was found in his pockets. it is not be-
iieved that he had taken any OF them.
as no evidence of mercury poison has
developed. He was found without
coat or shoes. He refuses to tell his
name or to say where his home is. He
is a Jew. says he is thirty-four years
old. formerly lived in Yonkcrs. y. y,
and Is married. Members of his race
here were taken to the hospital to-day
TO talk with him In his own language.
but they could get nothing satisfac-
tory out OF him. He craded all oues-
tons asked about himself and his af-
fairs. He intimatet. however. that he
had been called 10 Richmond on some
business but what it was he would
not tell. nor why he came to Peters
burg. He had 81 and Il transfer ticket
on the Virginia Railway and Power
Company's line. His clothes are In bad
condition. as II he had been badly
treated. There are no signs OF violence
about his person.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-18
AGED FARMER CHARGED
WITH MAKING I,IoI,oR
TSnccjaI IN rhe Ti,no,

!Special TO The Times-Dispatch.
WINCHESTER, VA, Juno i7.-Joseph
Lindamood an aged farmer, of Comic
vile. Shenandoah County, was held
here on Friday for the Federal grand
jury on charge of engaging in tho
manufacture of intoxicants in viola
ton of the State laws. His place was
raided by Federal and State officers
and quantities OF apple mash and
"tamarac." an alcoholic concoction. con-
tiscated. Among those participating in
the raid was f. II. Staley. Of the State
prohibition force. who was on his
honeymoon. and his bride Of two weeks
accompanied the officers through tho
wiids OF Shenandoah County and wit
messed the arrest. She also attended
tho hearing held here before United
States Commissioners J. Fl. Lacy, Jr.
Although denying the charge. Linda
mood admitted he had been engaged
in brandy distilling before the State
went dry. and that oncc since that
time he had been before the Unitcd
States Court on charge OF Illicit
distillinE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-18
Farming in the City
How Cold Pack Method Of Can
nine Is Used.

The cold pack method OF canninr ie
SO simpi. and the Instructions so easily
followed that the women of the country
are taxing up tho work by the thou
SANDS, says bulletin from the National
emergency Food Garden Commission.
OF Washington. The canning primer
and one on drying will be sent free
70 any reader OF this paper who writes
20 the commission at oi0 MARYLAND
building. Washington. n. c. In the cold
pack method the steps TO be taken fol-
low
i. select sound vegetables and fruits.
II possible can them the same day they
them
:. Have ready. on the stove. n can
or pail OF boiling water.
5. Place the vegetables or fruits in
cheeSccioth. or in some other porous
receptacle--a wire basket is excellent
FOR dipping and blanching them in
boiling water.
4. Put them whole into the boiling
water. After the water begins to boil
begin 10 count the banching time
D. The b!anching time varies from
10 20 minutes, according to the vege-
table or fruit. When the blanching is
complete remove the vegetables or
fruits from the boiling water and
plunge them number of times into
check the flow of coloring matter. Do
not allow to stand in cold water
u. The containers should be thorough
y clean. IL is not necessary TO steri-
lie them in stream or boiling water
before filling them, for the reason that
IN tho cold-pack process both the in
sides Of containers. and the contents are
sterilizcd. The jars should be heated
before the cold product is put in them.
.. Pack the product into the con
tanners. leaving about quarter of an
inch of space at the top.
s. With vegetables add one level tea
spoonful of salt TO each quart con-
tainer, and fill with boiling water
With fruits use sirups.
.. With glass jars always use a new
rubber Test the rubber by stretching
or turning inside out. Fit on the rub
her and put the lid in place. Screw
up as hard as possible. but use
only the thumb and little finger
in tightening it. This makes it
possible for steam generated within
10 escape and prevents breakagc.
II glass top jar is used. snap
the top bail only. leaving the lower bail
loose during sterilization. Tin cans
should be completely sealed.
TO- Place the filled and capped con-
tanners on the rack in the sterilizer.
II the homemade or commercial hot
water bath outfit is used. some authori-
ties insist that enough water should be
in the boiler to come at least one inch
above tho tops of the containers, and
that the water, in boiling out, should
never be allowed to drop to the level
of these tops. Begin to count process
sing time when the water begins to
boil.
II. At the end OF the sterilizing
period remove the containers from the
steriliZer. Fasten covers on tightly at
once. tip each container over to test
for leakage, and store. BE sure that
no draft Is allowed to blow on glass
jars as it may cause breakaGc.
IL. II jars are to be stored where
there Is strong light wrap them in
paper. preferably brown. as light will
fade the color OF products canned in
glass jars, and sometimes deteriorate
the food value.
Tomorrow, blanching.