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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
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TIME summer breakfast table would be
nearly equipped if you had the bread
slicer, electric toaster, water bottle and
coffee percolator that were tested in The Trip.
une Institute this week. All Of these devices
stand for convenience and economy and the
solving of the servant problem. Do not insist
"on kicking against the pricks," solving your
new problems in old-fashioned ways. 1t is
short-sghted economy which spells extrava-
gance in the end for the professional house
keeper" to begrudge herself time saving, heat
saving and food saving apparatus.
Slice Your Bread ON the Table
The "Save-A-Loaf" Bread Slicer will cut
bread in four different thcknesses-1s inch,
A-inch, 1a-inch and q inch. 1t may be ad-
justed to any one of the desired thcknesses
by the metal device on one side of the semi
circular knife holder. The thinnest slice
"a -inch) is very appropriate for bread
and butter sandwiches to be served with tea or
salad, while the second and third sizes ara
suitable for table use. The largest size might
be used for the hungry twelve-year-old boy
the farmhand's dinner pail
The old-fashioned, comfortable, family style
Of cutting the bread on the table in order to
avoid cutting too much and having it wasted
is again in high favor-as is any food style
that saves bread. Even the crumbs are con-
served by the wooden base of the slicer. Wheth-
er you making monumental piles of sand
witches for canteen or picnic, or cutting few
slices for a family of capricous appettes, the
slicer is bread saver, convenience, and fur
nishes trim and uniform slice.
The device consists of wooden base, by 7
inches, upon which is mounted an arch-liko
nickel-plated steel frame that serves as a guide
for the knife. This frame is so attached that
it can be turned down fat on the board wher
not in use.
Across the bottom of the frame is rod or
bar which be locked at various distances
ahead of the frame. When a slice Of bread Is
to be cut the loaf is pushed against this bar
and by changing the position of the latter the
thickness of the slice is varied.
For those who wish an attractive sheer for
the dining table there is de luxe model which
has white enamelled circular board, 1 inches
in diameter, and slicing unit of Sheffield steel
nickelled copper. An ivory handled steel
knife accompanies this model. The same vari-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

If chocolate covering is not desired the FOL
lowing method Of treating the fondant will
make a creamy divinity fudge Vixen knead-
ing the fondapt work in about one half cupful
Of chopped English walnuts Press out in
sheet about three-quarters of an inch thick in
creased pan mark in squares, and set in
cold place. When hardened, cut into squares.
One pound of this would cost about so cents.
without nuts the cost would be about IS
cents nOund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Peach Butter

Remove skins by dipping into boiling wa ass
until the skins loosen, then into cold % S
ing the butter. Place Feache7 in presers''ss
kettle mash with wooden sp-on and COOK !
their own juice until soft. Measure the pus
and add ont half the amount of sugar s.s
several broken kernels, cook slowly, stirf u
frequently. until very thick. Pour INTO ~
sterilized Jars or glasses seal and steam ~
fifteen minutes in a boiler over boiling watss
Cool md store, A. H. r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
, combined with equally good results
Pulled Cereal Balls

may be combined with equally good results.
Pulled Cereal Balls
Is there child or grownup who doesn't
like pulled cereal popcorn balls? If there
a few who have turned up their noses at
them in the past, let them taste these and be
converted:
cupsful pulled rice tablespoonsful but
or popcorn ter or cleo "
% cupful maple = teaspoonful salt
sugar Z tablespoonful
70 cupful corn syrup vinegar
!. cupful molasses 4 cupful water
Heat the pulled rice or popcorn in warm
oven on platter ul"il crisp. Cook the other
ingredients until when little is tried in cold
water the mixture gill crack. Pour over the
crisp pulled rice corn, mix thoroughly and
when cool shape into balls and place on
buttered pan paper to harden.
Twenty-four balls, weighing one-half an
ounce each, cost rs cents, about 33 cents a
pound. This recipe is a time candy in
two respects. It uses the corn and rice and
spares the white sugar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

atoms in the thickness Of the slice are obtain
able.
Save-A-Loaf Bread Slicer Price sl5c. De
Luxe Model $3.50. Made by the Home Helps
Mfg Co., 80 West Thirty eighth Street, New
York City.
Toastir1g Bread by Electricity
The Manning Bowman Electric Toaster is
an upright type constructed of nickel plated
steel and has fibre tipped base so that the
heat will not affect any surface on which it
may rest There is spring-hinged door on
each side and two slices of bread can be toasted
at one time very handily. The hot toast is
most conveniently turned on the spring door
when lowered by the wooden knob to hori
zontal position.
On the top of the device is rack for holding
the toast over the heat after it is made or for
drying out slices Of fresh bread immediately
before toasting.
The appliance can be used from lamp
socket, and the six feet of flexible connection
cord provided has special plug, which is very
quickly and easily removed By pressing re-
lease button. any one who has struggled to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

and this percolator is a very well construct,
device of it's kind.
Manning Bowman Pereolntor No. 9oS3. p.
$3.50. Made by Manning, Bowman g. e.
Meriden, Conn.
The Useful Vacuum Bottle
The Hotakold Vacuum Bottle looks like n,
rest of the thermos family, and as usual d.
votes itself to keeping liquids hot or cold .,
desired.
1t has nickel-plated metal case, containr,
q glass filter resting upon wire spring hasa
with cork stopper and a screw cap cover. To
convert this cover into a drinking cup small
spring handle, which can be quickly claimed
over the edge and just as quickly removed, s
provided. This is an individual, not fam,y
trait.
The bottle under test showed very good hea.
and cold retention properties. A quart of ics.
cold water put into the bottle at a Temperature
of 80 degrees Fahrenheit had reached 65 DO
grees Fahrenheit three days later, while tbe
same quantity of boiling water had still
temperature of 1875 degrees Fahrenheit TWENTY
four hours after being placed in the receptacle
In making a practical test to duplicate con.
water at 81 degrees Fahrenheit was placed !,
the bottle. Four hours later it was Opened
and found to register 43 degrees Fahrenheit
which is perhaps more healthful tempcratm,
for drinking than 81 degrees. One cupful q,
water was taken out, the bottle closed ana
four hours later the temperature was found ia
be SO degrees Fahrenheit, which would also b.
considered cool enough for drinking Aftery
moving one more cupful of water the bottle wa,
left closed until twenty-four hours from The
beginning of the experiment, and when opened
it was found that the remaining water had
reached Sc degrees Fahrenheit, which would Be-
rather too warm, as to so degrees Fahrenheit
being an average temperature that would be
described as cool This proves that the bottle
will serve its purpose we'll overnight or for
an eight-hour motor trip. At home or abroad
summer or winter, day or night, vacuum bot.
tie is good thing to have.
This style bottle is made in two sizes-oint
and quart.
HotakoId Vacuum Bottle. Prices: Pint. s32s:
quart, SIS. Made by Manning, Bowman & Co.
Meriden, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

during the dough stage it is more difficult to
aterlize and has cheesy appearance in the
lar.
Corn in the Can
Remove husk and silk and blanch on the cob
in boiling water for three or five minutes. Cold
dip quickly and with sharp knife cut the ker-
nels from the cob. The kernels may be scored
before cutting if desired Pack the corn ilnme-
diately into the hot sterilized jars and fill to
within one-quarter inch from the top to allow
for expansion. (Whereas most vegetables
shrink on canning the starch of the corn
swells)
Adjust the sterilzed rubber, add one tea
spoonful of salt to each quart jar and boiling
water to overlooking. Partially seal and ster-
iiize in boiling water for three hours in water
seal, Ola degrees F.. for two hours, or under
five pounds pressure for one and one-half
hours. When sterilized complete the seal and
cool as quickly as possible, but avoid leaving
the jars in draft, breakage may result
If the housekeeper wishes to can the corn on
the cob the method is the This is not ad-
vlsed because of the high price and scarcity
of large containers and the waste space in
packing.
If certain precautions are taken the chance
CT fat sour is greatly minimized. Freshly
gathered young corn, rapid packing after
oanching and quick cooling after the correct
period of sterilization are practically sure to
spell success in canning corn.
Vegetable mixtures with corn as one of the
ingredients make very attractive and useful
canned products for winter soups vege-
tables. Any desired combination of the vege-
tables in may be used. Tomatoes aud
corn go we'll together using two parts to one
part corn. If lima beans okra are combined
with corn and tomatoes, part corn, one
part beans or ok,a and three parts tomatoes
The vegetables are prepared before canning as
though they were to be put up separately
The time for sterilization Of vegetable mixtures
is two hours in boiling water or water SEAL
2i4 degrees Fahrenheit, hour under five
pounds pressure. A larger proportion Of corn
and beans would necessitate longer period OF
sterilization fthree hours in the hot water
hath
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
RE you a true blue American? II YOU

a RE you true blue American? II YOU
~ are, how can you eat candy just "for
fun when our Allies and our boys
over there and the Gamers and preservers
over here need every ounce Of sugar for war
work? Do you know that recently II 10000 900
pounds of sugar went down in one ship alone
out of several that were sunk, and in one
week 26,o00,000 pounds of sugar was dis
solved in the sea?
If you must have sweets at least be sure
that they candies, made of honey,
maple syrup, maple sugar, molasses or the So
called corn syrup, combined with the fruits
and nuts. Many unusual combinations of
these NAV be made at home, which are not
expensive when compared with many of the
prices paid for store candies, even with the
use of the more expensive sweetenng agents.
such as the maple products, honey, etc.
Maple Fondant
Maybe you don't know that a delicious
creamy fondant be made from maple
syrup. We know home folks can do it be
cause we tried it out right here in the Inst-
tute laboratory. To make pound of maple
fondant, boil one pint Of maple syrup until
the candy thermometer registers 241 degrees
Fahrenheit. (Test your thermometer in boil
ing water before making the fonGant to as
certain if it registers PIP degrees Fahrenheit
If it doesn't, then be sure to allow for the
difference when making any candy) Cook
slowly to prevent boiling over Wash the
sides of the pan with piece of cheesecoth
dipped in boiling water, to avoid crystalliza-
ton When the syrup has reached 241 de
grees Fahrenheit, pour it onto cold platter
which has been dipped in cold water Let
stand few minutes to cool, but not long
enough to harden. Begin working the syrup
with fork, wooden spoon or paddle, and
continue dong so until it is creamy and
very pale tan in color. When it changes to
stiff, lumpy consistency, knead with the
hands until smooth. Put in bowl and cover
with oil paper to keep out the air until used
A candy thermometer is very essential in
making fondant, more SO than with any other
confection. Only when the cook is experi-
enced in fondant making may the thermom-
eter be dispensed with. good one can be
purchased for $3.50
This fondant has various uses Roll small
pieces of il into little balls, let stand in coo,
place for fifteen minutes, and dip in melted
bitter chocolate. Chocolate melts at verv
low temperature and when it registers about
80 degrees Fahrenheit it is ready for dipping.
Melt over hot water and be careful not to al
low 1t to become much warmer Drop the
balls Of fondant into the melted chocolate
and remove with two-tincd for. or q regular
bonbon dipper. IF neither con be had fork
Of any kind may be used. Drop candies on
oiled paper and put in n cool place to harden
One pound Of these bitter chocolate maple
creams costs about 40 cents, even with maple
syrup ut 60 cents Quart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Molasses and Maple Sugar Nut Brittle
Nut and Fruit Candies

The combination of fruits and nuts makes q
very good mixture for chocolate or cocoanut
covered candies Equal quantities each Of
nuts, raisins and dates run through the meat
chopper and combined with two tablespoons
Iul OF shredded cocoanut and one tablespoon
full of honey for each cupful of the mixture
is one good suggestion. 1t should be packed
in creased mould, pressed with weight. and
allowed to stand in cold place for about
one hour Cut in strips or roll out BAH and
cocoartt. Other fruits and various ,nts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Nut Cara1neis

The following recipe for nut caramels calls
for maple sugar and corn syrup, chopped nuts
and cherries the chief ingredients:
] cupful maple sugar Maraschino cherries
a cupful corn syrup 4 cupfu chopped
N c,,n 40, - ~ ' h4t English walnuts
Cook tbs maple sugar, c4rn syrup, milk and
butter together until the candy thermometer
registers PAS degrees Fahrenheit, or until the
mixture will form hard ball when little of
it is dropped into cold water Then stir into
1t the chopped nuts and cherries. Pour i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

A bread-saving slicer that can be
used On the table and viii give
four uniform thiCknesSes of slice.
varying from the stylish thin
sandwich to the growing boys
fhree-quaffer inch size
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

NOTE-See Tribune Graphic for
other appliances tested end en-.
dorsed by The Tribune Institute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Corn TO Be
Canned or

MORN, like peas and string beans, should
q be canned as possible after
gathering The best time to can corn
is when it has just passed the milky stage and
not yet reacehd the dough stage. If canned
during the dough stage it is more difficult to
5terilize and has cheesy appearance in the
Jar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
By LOUISE Nj. WILLIAMS
Domestic Scientist. The Tribune Institute

may be omitted if desired. Place in cold
place to harden When partly cooled, mark
into squares, SO that it may be easily broken
when ready for eating Wrap in rice or wax
emitting the cherries, will cost about as cents,
with maple sugar at 35 cents pound
Molasses and Maple Sugar Nut Brittle
The use Of molasses or corn syrup" So
called helps greatly TO cut down the cost Of
candy making. The brittle with "tifty-hfty'
molasses and maple sugar is especially good
for those who like hard and "chewy' candies
] cupful Of molasscs tablespoonsful cleo
| cupful maple sugar or butter
z tablespoonsful u cupful of chopped
vinegar English walnuts
Coos all but the nuts together until the
mixture will become brittle, when dropped
into cold water. Add nuts and pour into we'll
creased pan. Mark into squares and cool
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
TO REDUCE
 OUR NAVY

Washington, Nov. 18.-Re- duction of the enlisted strength of the navy has commenced, Secretary Daniels said today, and applications for discharge by men. both in the regular service and in the reserve di- visions, are being received. First consideration is being giv- en, he added, to youths seek ing to return to suchool or to positions in civil life which they gave up to join the naval forces. It has been minated that the navy could spare 50.- 900 men during the next mon- tn.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
STILL SOME WORK
 FOR LOCAL BOARDS
Classification and Examination of the Is Year Old Regis
 trants Will Proceed

Adjutant General Lloyd England has sent the following official notice to all local boards of the various counties of the state.
 The president directs that all work connected with the classification of men who on Sept. 12, 1918, had reached their 37th birthday, be immed- lately discontinued. All other board work including immedi- ate classification and physical examination of all registrants of the IS year class shall pro- ceed without interruption.
 All registrants who have attained their 37th birthday and have received their ques- tionnaires, need not fill them out but shall return them to their local boards"
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
U. 5. CIVIL. SERVICE
 CARRIER EXAMINATION

The U. s. Civil Service Com mission announces an open competitive examination for rural mail carrier to be helG at Batesville, Ark, on Saturday. December IA, for the purpose of filling vacancy in the po- sition as rural carrier at Cush- man, and such other vacancies as they may occur from time to time at other offices in In- dependence county. Women will be admitted to the exam ination.
 Those desiring to take the examination should make ap- plieation fer blank form No. 1341 which may be secured from the postmaster at Bates vile or Cushman or may be procured direct from the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Wa shington, D. C.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
WARS COST REACHES
 AN APPALLING FIGURE
Will Amount to Two Hundred Billion Dollars by End of
 Present Year

The direct cost of the war for all beliggerent nations to May l was reported at about $175, 5,000,000 by the Federal Reserve Bank Board Bulletin issued at Washington last Mon- day, and t is estimated that the cost will amount to $200,- 000,000,000 before the end of this year.
 These calculations were com piled by the board from vari- ous sources and while their ac- curacy is not vouehed for, the board believes the figures are substantially correct.
 For purely military and na- val purposes 1t is estimated that all belligerents had spent $132, ,000, ,oo0,000 to May 1, or about three-fourths of the total war cost. The balance repre- sented interest on debt, and other indirect war expenses.
 How the cost mounted as the war grew in proportion from year to year is illustrated by tabulations showing that the mobilization and the first five months of war in 1914 cost all belligerents about $10,000,- 000,000. In 1915 the expenses jumped to $26,0OO,OO0, ,00o; in 1916 they increased to S38,- 000,000,00o, and in 1917, they were estimated at $60,000, 000,000. This years expens- es have run only a little above the rate last year.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
MAKE YOUR
 HOME HAPPY

Keep the matches where lit tie Willie can get to them. This will teach him the rudimentary principles of physics and chem istry, not to mention philoso- phy.
 Let father keep the ash box on the back porch. This will prevent his having to carry the hot ashes clear out in the back yard when he is tired. Neglect of this rule has kept many a family from the pleasure of moving into a new home.
 Don't spend all your spare money having clothes cleaned by professional cleaner. You can have a lot more excite ment by cleaning indoors with gasoline.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
LOCAL ENGINE
 JUMPS TRACK

The engine pulling the east bound local got off the track, at the gravel pit just east of town Tuesday morning and the train was delayed here un- til about ' o'clock at night when the switch engine came up from Newport and pulled the train into Newport.
 No one was injured and no no serious damage resulted from the accident. It required several hours work to get the engine back on the track and ready for service again.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
THRILLING EXPERIENCE
 AS RESULT OF WRECK
Train Leaves Track on High Bluff and Comes Near
 Plunging Into River

To see an entire passenger train leave the track while run ming at a speed of 20 miles an hour, and after jolting over the crossties for distance of 300 or 400 feet. have the rear coa- ch, loaded with people, plunge to one side almost to the point of tumbling down a steep en- bankment into White river, was the thrilling experience of the passengers on White River train No. 205, when that train was wrecked at a pt int about three miles west of Calico Rock :. last Monday afternoon about } 80 o'clock.
 Miraculous as that may seem, 1t happened on the White River road, and every passenger net only lived to tell the story, but not a single per son among the passengers or train crew was hurt except for a few slight bruises incident to  the severe shaking-up received by them.
 The rear coach, in which most of the passengers were riding, suffered the greatest damage, and after running on the cross ties for 300 or 100 feet, this coach turned partly over and, had narrow escape from rolling down steep en- bankment into the river.
 An investigation showed tha. rotten ties. from which spikes had worked loose, permitted the rails to spread, caused the wreck.
 The passengers were taken to Calico Rock in box cars, where they remained until an extra train of box cars, and ca booses were sent after them from Eatesville, and the spec ial arrived at it's destination at Newport about 12 o'clock Monday night, nearly five hours late.
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
TIME EXTENDED FOR
 UNITED WAR FUND
County Chairman Urges Peo- pie to Renew Efforts to
 Raise County's Quota

R. A. Dowdy, chairman of the United War Fund Con- mittee for this county, announ- ces that the time has been ex- tended for raising our quota of the funds. and he urges the people to make a further ef- fort to put our county "Over the Top MT. Dowdy's state ment follcw WIS.
 To the People of Indepen- dence County
 The time has been extended in which to subscribe the coun- tvs quota of the United War Work Campaign fund.
 Since the war is ended and 1t is thought that no more of our boys vii have to go over, there is a disposition in some places to negletc the boys who have already been called. This should not be. These boys have won the war, they are still in the army and across the sea, home-sick and far away from home and loved ones, and must remain for many months yet. Even those who are now in the various camps in this country may yet be called to g overseas to relieve those who have borne the brunt thus far, and perform the many duties still remaining to be done over there. Worse than ever before these boys need the ministry of these organizations, their nor al and physical welfare depend upon it. Let us stay with it.
 The war has taught us many things. It is proving the pa triotism of the great majority of cur people. It is also un- masking a few men in every community who have made money on account of high pric- es caused by the war, who have put no flesh and blood into it. and yet who refuse to help in these appeals, although much more able than others who are helping; or, if they do help, it is only with such trifling sums as will ease their conscience and palliate their neighbors. Who will say that these are not worse slackers than those who have shrunk from facing shot and shell? The public will always wonder how they can claim the protection of the laws of their country or iook a soldier ir the face.
 The women have and are responding nobly, and the the boys and girls have done their part. Let us continue our eff forts until the patriotic pee pie of the county do their full part, and also the part of those who will not do their own.
 l ask that the District Com mittees be given the sympathy and help of the people until we have discharged this high duty to our boys. |.
 R A DOWDY
The Newark journal., 1918-11-21
START GARDEN NOW

For a successful garden next year, first clear off rubbish and cover with good barnyard manure, second blow deep. Then a light seeding of oats, wheat and rye for the chickens will pay.