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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Vegetable Purep

Pare and cut in dice
Sit Dsrdivm-s51cd tHrups,
Foy. vrdjnUn-sizcd corro's,
sic ucd&W-gi1sd onions.
Chop fine
one small sad Of cabbage,
rom branches Of ccierp
one bunch Of ppNerbs,
one teas spooHfM ~ thyme.
Place in saucepan and add seven
pints of cold water. Bring TO a
boil and cook slowly for two hours.
Mash through a fine sieve and then
return to the kettle and add
Ouc-hait cupfM Of do2r dis
soircd IN
one cupjH Of mjh,
one and onc-hot 'abiespomiuis
Of salt,
one 'oospoontW of pepper.
T1co lrcA-Jeateu eggs.
Bu,tar sic of large ,rab,o', ar
one om,c,.
Stir TO thoroughly blend and then
add onc-quar,er cupful Of finely
chopped parsley. Serve with toast
Oyster GumbO
Mince two medlum-siaed onions
very fine and then place in a sauce
pan and add
one pint OF hot CGter,
one pjUt Of oyster l;qHid,
One pint Of milk.
Bring to a boil and cook for five
minutes. Now add
One-hdV cDpfW Of fo"r dis
8oired IN
Ore-hGlf cuptW Of milk.
Stir we'll until it reaches the boil
ing point, and then add
TWrHty-tre oysters.
one tablespoonful Of me- tg"wbo
po,Cder),
one ourcc of butter.
Cook for five minutes and then
pour the gumbo into a tureen and
add three tablespoonfuls Of finely
chopped parsley. File, or gumbo
powder, is made by the Choctaw
Indians from young sassafras leaves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
TRY THESE TASTY CREAM SOUPS:
MRS. WILSON GIVES THE RECIPES
The Family Grated
Paprika With ThemILo Make Fruit the
French and SuSsH

The Indians gatlier the leaves,
spread them upon the bark TO dry
and then grind them into fine pow
der. put il through fine sieve and
then pack it INTO pouches or jars.
1t is sold in the French markets in
New Orleans and in. all high-class
importing groceries. The Indians
use the sassafras both incidentally
and in cookery, and the Creolcs
quickly discovered tbs and appro-
priated it when ioahing their famous
gumbo or file.
Almost all Of the &, cen vegetables
will make delicious soaps. Clean the
vegetables well and then cut into
small pieces. Place in a saucepan
and cover with cold water and bring
to boil. Cook slowly until tender
and then mash veil, then rub
through a fnc sieve. Use this vege-
table stock with equal parts Of milk
to make the soup.
Carrots, peas, tomat Des, turnips,
corn, beans, celery, let ace. potato.
beets, cucumbcrs, as ,aragus-all
these afford a splendid variety
Allow one level table ,poonful Of
flour for thickenng and dissolve the
-four in cold water before adding.
Bring quickly to boil and then sea-
son. Add two tablespoonfts Of but
ter for fiavoring and then serve.
French, Swiss and Itali ans serve
grated cheese and paprika with all
cream soups.
Fruit Soups
The French. Swiss and Danish
peoples serve during the SUM NOR a
delicious soup made Of fruit. In
Normandic, during apple blossom
time, the petals Of tiG fruit are
picked a. they fall and alrc used for
fruit soup. blossom jelly and per-
fumc and distilled water.
How to Make Fruit Soup
You may use any fruit desired.
Wash, to thoroughly cleanse, and to
each pint of prepared fruit allow
tlree pints Of water. The fruit must
be- packed solidly. Place in a. kettle
and cook until the fruit is soft and
then rub through a fine sieve Now
measure and add
OHr-LGf c"pfut Of sugar,
Three tdbiespoonf"is Of corn
starch diS8oLUed in
Fou- tnbIespooHtuiS Of cold Uater
10 each pint Of fruit PURGE. Bring
10 boil and cook five minutes. Re-
move from fire and add yolk Of one
egg. Beat very hard and then fold
in stifiy beaten white of the egg.
Season slightly with nutmeg, chill
and serve.
Strawberries, blackbe,rios, rasp-
berries, huckleberries, cherries,
grapes. crrrants, apples, peaches,
pears. oranges, lemon and ounces
may be used for these soups. They
are delicious when served ice cold on
! 4 hot dav.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
If MOTHER-IN-LAW WANTS
, TO RUN HER SONS HOME
Her Vcy Good Friend but DO Not accept Her Sugges
tons-Aducc Cuen to q Young Mother Whose House
hold Begins o Be Troubled

est way in the world--just as though
YOU were differing with n very good
friend on the subject OF bringing up
babies. perhaps. You know YOU would
dare to differ with the lady next door.
Well, that is the secret of dealing with
"in.laws." Treat them as intimate
friends and accept their suggestions in
that light.
This TO you will perhaps seem Diff
cult, since you made the mistake OF
getting real put out and not speaking
to your mother.in.law for month. But
you can manage theHmatter. Begin by
completely taking your mother'ir.faw
off her feet by being very nice to her:
Do not appear TO be trying tc get in.
innate or to be making amends, but
act as gracious as you might be to
welcome visitor.
Now no doubt sooner or later this
good nature will be taken advantage
of and then, Dear Diplomat, Il will be
your turn TO start the very friendly:
~ don't think I agree with you, but
goodness me, let's not fight about It,"
C1MPLY don't permit yourself 20
- get angry. Run upstairs. Ask
her to have cup OF tea, 10 look at
your new madeira set or anything
under the sun, but don't allow yourself
10 show your true feelings.
When YOU are dignified I'm n friendly
and cheerful sort of way YOU take
your opponent completely off her feet.
When you give in and show hor she
has the power to make you uncom-
Portable the battle Is lost until you re.
trace your steps.
You have managed your homo and
made a very happy one, Mrs. NJ, you
Wnl1 thnn t1oIsn I,,
yourself. Your mothersn-Iaw may
treat you as a child, but she hasn't
the slightest power in the world 20
rob YOU of your ability to be happy
home-maker. and you ought TO DO
proud you are one'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Mrs. Wilson .AnsWers Questions

breaking and place on skinner and
dip in the mixture Of beaten egg
and milk and then into finely sifted
bread crumbs. Fry until golden
brown in not fat. These outlets may
be made early in the morning and
then placed in the oven to reheat.
No. 2
Eiqit dozen oysters,
MIR and eggs and seasoning.
Four heads Of lettuce,
Two cupfuIs Of mdBom0isc,
Ouc-haI pecL Of potatoes,
Fat,
Tro and opc-hoY pouHdS Of catc,
Coffee same rs in menu No. I.
Oysters Supreme
TCo quarts Of milk,
ONE and ouc-hdt cupf"iS of -four.
Make it into a cream sauce as di-
rected in menu No, l. Now add
Three u~U-bcdtea eggs,
Threc hdrd-bojled eggs,
Three ounces Of butter.
one and one-h1It tobleSpoopfuis
Of salt,
one and ouc-half tcnspooHtvls of
Dhite pepper.
Juicc of t7ro lemons.
Place ninety-siX oysters in a
separate pan and bring to a boil.
Remove from fire and add to the
supreme sauce. Stir TO mix and then
place in hot water bath TO keep hot
until served. Serve in paper rame-
kin cases, dusting well with psprika,
or scoop out cornmeal mullins. Add
the liquor in the pan when cooking
the oysters to the cream sauce.
Partisan Celery
Fill the grooves of the celery with
highly seasoned cream cheese. Use
the ell-cleansed. coarse outer
leaves Of the stalk of celery for the
chicken salad. Three quarts of ice
cream cut into blocks six to the
quart will provide sufficient cream.
T1oo and o1ee-half dozen rolls,
| One-halt pound Of butter
will be required for the above menu
My dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
please tell me how to make ice
cream so it is smooth, like the
kind you buy in the ice cream
saloons? Mine always seems to
be watery. Have tried some Of
your recipes and find them fine.
Mrs. o. p. NJ.
French Vanilla
Mrs. O. P. M.-Place one quar-
. OF cold milk in double boiler am
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

To ti" Ldjtor Of HoU,GuI'H Pugy'
Dear Nadam-As "A reader of the EVENING
puHilr LErTER beg Tho favor Of an answer
To the following,
| am "A girl fourteen wears Of age 7
have suffered from the Spanish Iutuou2a aud
had a complication of plpurisy. Of which L
recovered four months ago.
NUW, | have noted that my hair IS falling
out rapidly. WIN You kindly advise me
how to prevent it? Nj. $.
Every one who has had influenza seems
to he afflicted afterward in this same
way. In such cases the bss thing to do
is to go to a reliable hairdresser and
have Your hair treated. Regular mas
Saging every night and the use Of white
vaSelins or "a good tonic usually en-
.courages the growth Of the hair, and
prevents falling out, but after disease
YOU really need professional treat
mcntS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Beading on Ceorgcltc Crepe

To itc hdtor nt Tomdu's Pug':
Dear Nadau--Eindly let mo know through
your column II there IL any place in Phila-
delphia where they do beading on geOrgette
Crcp" dresscs. \ READER.
! cannot give the names and ad-
dresses Of shops where beading is done,
hut II YOU will send me stamped, self
addressed envelope | shall he glad to
tell YOU Of several places where this kind
of work Is done, or If you look in the
yellow pages Of the telephone book
under the heading " mbroidrries" you
will find such establishments. Usually
the shops which advertise rmhrodering
and hcmsttChing do beading as well,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

My dear Mrs. Wilson-Would
you please suggest some refresh.
ments for an evening party of
sixteen? I would like to have
something not too elaborate, as !
serve as we'll as prepare them.
want to thank you for your
recipes, from which | have derived
SO much benefit. Mrs. J. NJ. 5.
Mrs. J. NJ. S.-For entertaining
a party of sixteen:
Swcetbread Outlets
Celery Salad
Charlotte Russo Coffee
No. =
Oysters Supreme
Shrimp or Salmon Salad
Potato Croquettes
r Cake Coffee
Chicken Salad
Partisan Celery
Ice Cream Cake Coffee
You will require for menu No. /
TUo pounds of sweetbreads,
TaUo quarts Of milk.
Eggs and fat for frying,
Sir stulks of celery,
Tqco cupfpLs Of mdyonnGisc
dressing,
One and one-hoF dozen charlotte
russes.
Three and one-h0H quarts Of
coffee,
One pint Of cream.
You will find it a good economy
to buy the sweetbreads by the
pound. Soak them in cold wate'
with the juice of one lemon for two
hours and then drain and parboi,
for fifteen minutes. Drain and ther
cut into small pieces. Now place
T,oo quarts OF milk,
Two cupfuls of -four
in saucepan and use wire whip
and dissolve the -four in the milk
Bring to a boil and cook for five
minutes. Remove from the fire anC
add the prepared sweetbreads and
one and one-holf teaspoonfuls 0.
mustard.
Two teaspoontuls Of popritd,
n One tablespoonful OF salt
Three toblespooRfaIs Of grdte'
4 onion,
One-hGN cupfui of finely chopPe'
prrsieg
Pour on a large platter to mold
spreading 1t about one inch deer
Set Ia cold place to chill and mold
Arnd then cut with a cookie cutter
tft with cake turner to prcysa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

l. The birthday flower for February is the
English primrose.
2. Mems shnVIng SOAP makes q very salts
factory shampoo for the hair, as II
lattrrs easily.
.. when u woman sweeps she should stand
erect. with her head ~ aud her mouth
closed.
I. sweet oil will remove y flower nat stain
from WoCd if the stain is not too deep.
.. \ SOAP that contains too much alkali
darkenH wood
9. Acid lightens wood.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Must Be Washed in Lukc.Warm Walc

To nc Edi'or OF Woman. 81 Pa1c'
Dear MHdam--T have had very expensive
sun or wooden underwear ruined at u laun-
dr\, They have shruukeu SO much they can
not be worn. Can YOU kindly tell me tho
nroprr way to wash VuulruS, and II any
thlhs can he done with the first suit?
CMrs.) p.
Woolcns should be washed in luke
warm water, never hot water. as the hot
water is what makes them Shrink. They
should be rinSed IN water Of the same
tcnptratur" as that iu which they We're
washed [ Sc pure white soap suds, not
rubbing the soap on the garment. 10
not dry by the fire. After they have
Nhrunk nothing can be done with them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Please Tell Ne What TO DO
By CYNTHIA

bit Uf the world. There are girls who are
mero'nary, from nice families, too, and
VINO 90 with men just for what they
get from them. And they don't get
much now. as the average man is what
you would term a tightwad. Some peo-
pie say women are born knockers. Why
is it, then, that most of the letters are
from men knocking women for some
reason or other? ! wonder, The con-
Ccit of him. RE,LSI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Nr.s. y HsOns .inQccrS

Then's many IL slip between ,he
cook book ana the usal on the
table when YOU are attempting
something on, Of the ordinary in
the line Of cooking. And of course,
IN the end that IS tine ral thing
by which the cook stands or falls
the meal on the table.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

Rubber bands and pieces e oiled
paper are both handy in the kitchen
for covering leftover food which has
been put into cups and Jars,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

fNHEItE are two kinds Of dignity
l. 'anof" and the kind that always
makes you come out on top. This Is
not mclnt TO be a sermon to all those
who give vent to their real feelings
some time or other, but rather 1t is
Nenturcd as a helpful solution to a
problem submitted by young wife
and mother of thirty. She writes.
am coming to you with what
causes me lot of trouble. UP until
year ago we had "A very happy
family, my husband, two dear little
children and myself ! came from
the south; IN fact, It was through
my husbands coming to work in my
nome city that I met and later mar
fled htn. We remained there until a
year ago, when VIC came TO this city,
which is his home OF course. his
people live here, and there's where
the trouble is. We live quite near
them and really I doh't know what to
10. There is SO much trouble. ono
time. when my mothcr.in-law became
particularly interfering about one OF
my children ] got SO mad at her |
am ashamed to say, | didn't speak to
her for month. Then things smoothed
down. think she knew She was in
the wrong. Since that time things
have been very strained I am dig
nitted in an aloof way. buttthat does
not solve the problem. She seems to
ireat me like some child who is play
ing at housekeeping and TO tell Won
the truth, il gets me furious What
can ! do to change her attitude"
MRS, NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventure
With a Purse" can be purchased,
address Editor of Womans Page,
the womsn's Department, Walnut
1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

'INtiEftE rs only one thing to do. my
4 friend, and that is switch to a new
kind Of dignity--the friendly. cheerful
Kind. The aloof brand never did solve
any problem, and it is particularly
wrong here, because since your mother.
in-law is apt to consider you as a child
she might confuse this with childish.
ness.
DO not for minute tolerate inter
ference in your home, but in refusing
to accept advice do so in the friendli-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

For the children at noon nothing is
more satisfying than soup.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

Never take out clothes stains with
chemicals until YOU have tried cold
water.
Never put bananas in the refrigerator
they will turn black instead Of ripen-
ing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
Adventures
With a Purse

TT SEEMS to mo it never fails that
when want TO iron my best silk
combination the cover Of the board is
hanging and I cant for the life OF me
get my combination over the board.
Sewing is nuisance, and pinning the
cover will probably result in holes. But
there comes an ironing board sheet
stretcher-a card OF four in set
couldn't begin TO tell you what they look
like, but here is what they do. They
catch the cover underneath and hold II
Arm and taut. This means a smooth
board. A card of them may be had for
ten cents--a real investmeig
was walking along through the shop,
pausing here and there TO examine idlv
a bit of jewelry here or a novelty there.
And finally ! passed some lace. What
lovely flet" I thought And I had
almost passed il, knowing full we'll that
fllet lace was quite out OF my financial
reach, when a price card attracted my
attention. I squinted at it, and then
went over to examine it and the lace
more closely. Could II be? But, yes. the
lace was imitation filet--about four or
Ave inches deep OF a rose design, and
the price, If you please, was but twenty
FIVE cents Il yard. For collars and cuffs
you could not find daintier lace.
The shopkeeper showed me large, lus-
cious prunes, packed in two-pound jars
and prepared by very famous process
They look lovely. One Is sure that they
are clean, too. and II stewed with a bit
Of lemon they would. know, make q
most appetizing dish,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

Sunday supper is the time for cheese
omebt, tcast and jam.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
EdrncN Housewives

who nlto somehow MISSED tie
mark tu prsparing special dishes
win do we'll 10 coysu,t Mrs. VII.
,om Her experience has been so
broad that !oa, Of course, can be
assured she is thorolSh'y equipped
20 help ,ou.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01
French Vanilla

Mrs. o. P. M.-Place one quart
Of cold milk in a double boiler and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-01

My dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
please tell me how to make ice
cream so it is smooth, like the
kind you buy in the ice cream
saloons? Mine always seems to
be watery. Have tried some Of
your recipes and find them fine.
NJ n II NJ
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02
MAINTENANCE FOR
PROJECT APPROVED
No Protests Heard From Set
lers on North Side Twin
Falls Project and Published
Charges Accepted.

The state land board has approved
the maintenance charges estimated
for the Twin Falls Pumping company
and the North side Canal company as
advertised. This action was taken at
the meeting Friday, the minutes for
which are as follows;
Boise. Jan. 3t--rhe state board OF
land commissioners OF the state met
this day in regular session.
Amanda A. Wolfe appeared before
the board in relation to farm loan
given her by the state on which fore
closure proceedings are pending The
register was instructed to furnish a
report on the status of the loan.
This being the day for hearing OF
any protests against the estimated ex-
penditures for the irrigation season
of 1919 on the Twin Falls Pumping
company and the North Side Canal
company, and there being no protests
filed against the same. 1t was moved
by superintendent of Public Instruc-
upon and unanimously carried, that
the board approve tho maintenance
charges for the year 1919 as adyer-
tised for the North Side Pumping COM
pany and also the North Side Canal
company.
It was moved " Superintendent ~
Public Instruction. Miss Redfied. sec
onded, voted upon and Unanimously
carried. that the board include in IFS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02

Ebert G. Rice. who Is a son OF
Supreme Court Justice John G. Rice
Of this city, is regimental supply SER
geant Of the 146th field artillery.
Sergeant Rice has at last achieved
his desire to get to Germany, and
writes a most entertaining letter to
his father that embraces many sub
iects of interest not only TO himself
but others with sons in service with
the army Of occupation.
He writes from Budesheim. Ger
many, and says:
In Germany at last! The Hun was
beaten at his own game. so here we
are as invaders in the sense OF police.
/ believe they think it strange, more
as NIGHT verstehen that the Yank $
don't destroy property and raise hell
in general. Anyway. the people are
great on the hospitality stuff. That
is to say, we sleep in their parlors,
though they are not forced to give
that room as such They bring in
apples to eat, wines and apple cider TO
drink. waffles. mashed potatoes and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02

budget $4,000 for fire protection
funds for the purpose of fire protec-
ton In northern Idaho for the period
of 1920.
1t was moved by Attorney General
Black. seconded, voted upon and
unanimously carried that this board
recommend to the appropriation com
mittee that theysadd $4,000 to the APP
preparation asked for for the state
board of land commissioners to be used
at Lava Hot Springs for the bfen-
mum Of 1920.
Representatives OF the Gem Irriga
ton company appeared before the
board in relation to amount of APP
preparation to be recommended to tie
Legislature.
IA. A. Bergh submitted report Of ar
praisement OF timber In Valley coun-
ty near Payette lakes. Whereupon. II
was moved by Attorney General
Black. seconded. voted upon ana car
ried, that the report be accepted ana
that the appraisement be filed. and
that the register as acting commits
soner Immediately advertise a sale Ia
be held in Valley county Of timber
contained in said report
| it was moved by Attorney General
Black. seconded, voted upon and car
ried unanimously, that the register
notify the forestry man at Moscow
under whose direction the timber is to
be selected on the remaining portion
Of the Payette lake timber which the
board desires to sell, and instruct him
1 to come at once and establish the line
under the direction of the board at
which the timber is TO be reserved or
| sold SO that the Same that is going 10
| be sold may be appraised and offered
for sale at the earliest possible time
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02
WANTS IDAHO sANITARluM.

She knows that Idaho needs and
must have tuberculosis sanitariums.
she knows that this climate is the
most wonderful In the world for the
cure Of the disease for she has proven
it and seen it proved. She is also aware
that $50 men from this state We're
sent back from the army with tuber-
culosis and knows that when the boys
return from France, that there will be
more cases develop. And she Is going
to help those mortals SO sorely af-
flicted IL possible, for Monday she in
PRODUCES "a bill in the legislature ask
ing that the state appropriate suffi-
cent sum of money to build two
tuberculosis santariums-on in the
north and one in the south where
Idaho's sufferers can be cured and
made happy and well.
Truly laudable ambition.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02
WOMAN representative IN lEG6lA AZURE FROM TWIN FALLS
PROPOSED BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH TUBERCULOSIS 7ARUMS

loath to do so-shs is a home woman;
a mother with four children-but she
felt that perhaps she could lend q
hand in the advancement Of Idaho and
the help of her fellows, and consented.
She never made any canvass what
ever, she never solicited a single
vote.
When she went to tho polls hef
mother and grandmother. SO years old.
went with her. and three generations
voted for Carrie Harper White that
day. When the votes We're counted, It
was seen that other generations had
felt the same for she had a majority
of asa over her opponent
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-02
DESIGNS BIG SANlTARiUM.

The next day, they returned and
asked the Whites to build them a big
tuberculosis sanitarium like their own;
TO design It as they saw fit, and to
equip it with the latest and best de-
wees obtainable as tt was their de-
sire to give their lodge members a
haven of cure for the dread disease,
and in all their travels and Inspections
they had never seen a sanitarium 50
complete and well systematized. or d
method Of cure so excellent as that OF
the Whites.
And Mrs. White the same Jolly.
smiling. Miyacious little woman You
see on the floor of the house every
day-designed that edifice with her
own hands, using her own ideas for
cutting off steps and labor. and the
Whites built itat the same time, talk
ing care OF $40 patients in their own
institution And when 1t was finished,
1t was a model Of ingenuity, comfort
and completeness.
Then. through close association with
tuberculosis. their two little ones were
found to be affected with the dread
germ, they sold their all and moved