The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-17
ADVERTISEMENTS
FEMININE Tories


some of the old window shades must be
replaced with new and the Brattleboro
China store viii make them to order for
any size window. They carry the famous
Brenlin shades and other oil and water
color shade fabrics at reasonable and
consistent prices.
When it is necessary to keep dinner
hot for a belated member of the family,
do not set the plate containing the food
in the oven to get dried up, but place
it on the top of a pan of boiling water
it viii keep hot and moist and will not
crack or discolor the plate.
Make a little tour of exploration
around the store of Durham Brothers
and notice their unusually good showing
of wOmen's OxfordS. pumps. ties and
high shoes; there are three styles of
heels. the Louis, Cuban and military
and every pair of this big assortment of
shoes has been marked at the low price
of $4.9S.
When washing keep a good stiff vege-
table brush handy and use on dirty neck
bands, wristbands, etc. They will last
longer than when rubbed on board.
Fairbanks's jelly doughnuts are becom-
ing deservedly popular. They make an
agreeable change from the ordinary
doughnut which is enjoyed by nearly all
who try them. They are on sale at prac-
tically all the groceries.
To StifTen straw hats put a penny
worth of gum arabic into a little boiling
water and when dissolved brush thor
oughly into the straw. Let this dry very
slowly and the hat will look like new
In the ease of black straw add a little
ink to the gum.
Lovers of good coffee can surely suit
their fancy at the Stebbins grocery. They
have La Touraine, Chase & Sanborn,
Wantastiquet, White House, Yuban,
High Dutch and the soluble coffees-
ington. Take your choice, they are all
good.
When celery that has been kept a day
or two loses its freshness, let it stand
in cold water to which a little lemon
back the crisp without destroying the
flavor.
Put away your furs early enough to
avoid the danger of moths. Get a pack
age of Cedar-Lavendar Compound at the
Brattleboro Drug Store to put in with
them. You will not find its OdOr Offens-
i've. but Mr.. and Mrs. Moth will turn
from it in disgust.
Icing not needed for immediate use
may be kept in good condition until
needed if it is put in a small bowl stand
ing in a pan of water and is kept covered
with a piece of cheesecloth, the corners
of which dip into the water.
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Those who are collecting sets of alumni
mum ware for their kitchens should re-
member that the Emerson store always
has a large line of such goods. 1t seems
to include everything from the smallest
measuring cup to the huge preserving
kettle.
Rice and Oyster Ramekins: Line but
tered ramekins with boiled rice; cook
a pint of oysters until the edges curl,
drain, chop moderately fine and season
with salt and pepper. Moisten well
with the strained oyster liquor and a
little tomato catsup and fill into the
rice-lined dishes. Brush over with
melted butter. Set in n quick oven to
brown and serve very hot.
Wait to see the new Easter hosiery at
the J. f. Austin Store before choosing
this accessory of your new spring cos
tune / am told the line will include
some lovely examples of the new lace
effects and other new ideas.
A good way to thicken gravies for pot
roasts or stewS is to put a little rolled
oats, say small handful. in with the
meat. 1t may easily be strained when
served and imparts a more wholesome
flavor than flour or cornstarch.
As usual the stock of Vaughan & Bur-
nett offers many beautiful things suitable
for Easter gifts. Jewelry, perhaps,
stands first in favor but there are many
other things in silver, leather, art goods,
fine stationery, etc, which will give a
wide choice.
Batter Surprise: Make batter of
one egg, two tablespoons heavy cream,
two tablespoons fine bread crumbs, salt
and pepper to taste. Butter an egg
shirrer. put in half the mixture, slip in
two eggs and cover with the rest of the
mixture. Bake in a moderate oven
about five or six minutes.
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