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The Washington times., 1938-01-24
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FdshiOn
In
Washington
By Bah Lincoln

FNHE feminine members of the
Il audience at the National
last evening spent their time
gasping delightedly as one pro-
cesSion of beautiful costumes
after another melted in and
out of the stage scenes.
Not only was Evelyn Laye, the
lovely blonde star of Between
the Devil" gorgeously gowned,
but every lady of the ensemble
was habited in a creation to re-
member.
Outstanding was the orchid
sequin gown with lavendar
gloves which Miss Laye wore in
the last act. Also worthy of
note the black sequin sheath
with the pompadour hat with
black osprey worn by Adele
Dixon.
AS news reporters, the chorus
appeared in a collection of
street frocks which would never
stand the wear and tear of a
days work, but were chic no
end. Hats were high-croWned
turbans, twisted and colorful, or
soft feltS in pastelS turned
sharply back from pretty faces
with a widely flaring brim.
TRAINS LIKED
But it was the trailing eve
ming gowns with long seductive
skirts and no backs which we're
the greatest hit. One scene
showed velvetS in a poetic
blending of colors, a great credit
to Kiviette, the designer.
A white gown worn by Miss
Laye had no visible means Of
support, leaving her lovely shoul.
derS bare.
Pajamas and hostess gowns
came in for their share of &C
claim. Miss Laye appeared in
a pure white satin pajama and
coat, most effective. Rose-beige
velvet and chartreuse velvet fash
ioned hostess gowns worn. The
rose-beige was close fitting,
shirred up the front to a deep
v neckline, with long sleeves
and a wide square train which
hung from the waiStline with
out other fastening. It allowed
for unusually pretty posturing.
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BRIDE AND GROOM
Nv GRACE NOLL CROWELL

Hang this poem close beside your
hearth; =
Let it's blessing rest, upon you
there:
May this home be heaven to you
on earth,
Fire and lamp and table, bed
and chair,
Each within its own peculiar
place,
Roof above and floor beneath to
You warm and sheltered in its
deep embrace,
With doors to close against the
winter cold.
Close them not to Love-let it
abide
Forever by this hearthstone. May
there be
Tolerance and faith and trust
inside
These upright walls, and mirth
and charity,
And some day, children's voices,
children's hands
To bind your h arts with
stronger, firmer bands.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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Briefs
BY MARY CARTER

To slice bread straight-Use
a sharp knife and hold it at
right angles to body while slic-
ing.
To butter bread for sand
wiches-Spread we'll creamed
butter on bread before cutting
each slice.
To keep sandwiches Pile
sandwiches together and lay a
damp towel over them. Open
faced sandwiches can >be kept
moist for several hours by plac-
ing them in rows on the bottom
of large pans two or three inches
deep, and stretching a damp
towel over the top Of pan.
Sandwiches become solid and
heavy if stored in the refriger-
ator.
Bread for sandwiches
Should be a close, fine-textured
bread at least "a hours old.
Toasting tips-Quick toasting
plus thick slices makes soft
toast. Slow toasting plus thin
slices make Grip toast.
Odorless cooking Of cabbage
and cauliflower-A piece Of
bread placed on top of cabbage
or cauliflower in the pot in
which it is cooking will absorb
the unpleasant odor.
To use odds and ends Of
bread-Save inside crumbs for
stuffings. Dry crusts in oven
and grind them fine in the food
chopper. Keep these fine dry
crumbs in a tin can with a hole
in the cover and use for seal
loped dishes, croquettes and
Dreaded meats, special dishes
such as fondues, souffles. tories.
and plum pudding.
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in a casserole dish and brown
two tablespoons Of floor in the
butter left in pan. Add water,
and let come to a boil. Pour
over the meat, and cook slowly
until done; if the onion flavor
is liked, brown onion first, and
add to the meat. The toughest
steak will become tender and
delicious by this method. Serve
with French fried potatoes.
BAKED PARSNIPS
Put four slices of salt pork
(cut thin) into a kettle with
two quarts of cold water, wash
and scrape parspips, and If
large halve or quarter, and as
soon as water boils place in ket-
tie, boil about half an hour, re-
move meat, parsnips, and gravy
to a dripping pan, sprinkle with
a. little white sugar, and bake
in oven a quarter of an hour,
or until they are a light brown,
and the water is all fried out.
Add a few potatoes if liked.
Those which are left over, fried
in a hot skillet, with butter, ham
fat or beef drippings, make a
nice breakfast dish. 1t is better
to dip each slice in a beaten egg
before frying.
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Manners
And
Behavior
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckn1oi

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
/. This summer my brother.
in-law is to be ordained, and I
haven't any idea what is expect
ed Of me. Shall I gave him a
gift, and what would you sug-
gest?
2. Should I send his family
a card of congratulation, and
what should the card say?
3. When inviting my brothers
young girl friend to attend the
ordination, should I include her
entire family?
4. At the dinner after the first
mass is said, what is the best
attire for a woman? MARY.
/. Since this is such a close
relative, I suggest that you ask
him personally or write to him.
if this is not possible, for sug-
gestions as to what he would
find convenient. He might be
happy to have you give him q
prayer book or some other item
for his new life. If you don't
want to do this, I suggest some
very practical gift, such as PLAIN
white handkerchiefs (mono-
grammed, if you wish), or a
wallet, or a leather portfolio
with his name imprinted on it)
for his desk. Or some accessory
for his luggage, or a pair Of
military brushes.
2. Don't send "cards of con.
graduation" Instead, write a
note of congratulation and best
wishes.
8. Wouldn't this invitation be
sent by your brother-in-law? #
not, at least he should be con-
suited as to how many members
of the family he would wish to
have included in the invitation.
4. believe that this would
call for informal attire, either
the day clothes that you wear
to the mass, or an afternoon
dress,
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BedA1tY C01A/AoG

be with groups, and
if you are not able to
control your speed, you
will be a dangerous
companion and not so
popular.
We are in such a
hurry to speed ahead as
soon as we find we can
go alone, and especially
after a thrilling down
hill run. Certainly you
will want to go fast and
there is nothing quite
so thrilling as the first
Slalom Race, but. be
sure you have the abil-
ity to keep up with your
desire. This is the ad-
vice of the famous
Am erican Olympic
skier, Charles N. Proc
tor.
For 1.-THE, supple
muscles, practice the
norn1GIising exercises.
They rDill giUe you the
poiSe and strength for
your graceful glideS.
There is no charge for
this set OF exercises,
along Nth the illuStrG'
tionS. Send a stamped,
Selt-addreSSed envelope
for your reply and 1d'
dress Donna Grace
Beauty Editor OF this
paper.
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BY DONNA GRACE

Are you a ski enthusi.
asst? OF course you are.
Anyone who has tried
to make reservations at
the Ski Clubs through
out the country must
be convinced at least
half the country is TAX
ing part in this thrilling
sport.
It took us a long time
to realize it is a sport
for every one and not
just a hazardous game
for the trained athlete,
but now we know all we
need is our equipment
and an average coordi-
nation. This, with good
instruction, a n active
body and plenty Of
practice, and we will
have just as much fun
as the famous interna-
tional ski aces.
You do not have to
jump off high places or
do any of the spectacu-
lar stunts until you
have mastered all the
fundamentals, and not
even then if you are
not going to be a pro-
fessional, but the only
way to enjoy the sport
Is to first learn the
fundamentals. You will
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SAPPHIRE GOWN

First prize goes to Lanvin's
new evening ensemble. The
dress, fitted over the bustline,
and a fitted, flared jacket, are
both of fine sapphire blue vel
vety wooden. The gown is quite
plain but the jacket at the yoke
and down the sleeves has masses
of purplish blue Sequins with
cabochons Of silvery crystal.
There is a matching headdress.
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ham, two well-beaten eggs;
season with salt and paprika,
and one-haH gill of cream.
Form in balls. Dip in cracker
dust, then in the eggs; again in
cracker dust and fry in deep
lard.
BEEFSTEAK IN CASSEROLE
Fry in butter a two-pound
round steak one inch thick,
sprinkle the meat with flour to
which salt and pepper have been
added. Brown the steak quickly
on both sides. Place the meat
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GIFT TO FORMER TEACHER

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
NY teacher of a previous year
has been aiding me for the last
few months in my studies. I
wish to give her some nice gift.
She has refused to take any
money whatsoever. My father
manages a wonlan's apparel
shop. Would clothing be a suit
able gift? If so, how should I
send it as%I do not know her
size or what she would like. II
this won't do, will you kindly
suggest something? F.
I'm one of the ones who think
that plain white handkerchiefs,
beautifully monogrammed, are
perfect gifts, always welcome.
In your fathers shop wouldn't
that be a possible gift? You
might choose some handker-
chiefs for day wear, and some
small squares" for evening
wear, or one or two beautiful
scarves, or a purse, for day
wear or a white one for evening
wear.
Copyright, 1888, by King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)
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Skillet and SbOOn
By Sibilla Campbell

VTHEN frying in deep lard remember that the lard
w must always be very hot Lard which is less than
sizzling will soak into the food you cooking and spoil
completely the dish you wish be appetzing That is
the thing which makes the difference between proper and
The Washington times., 1938-01-24
AdUlCe
To
LOUebrn
By Beatrice Fairfax
Famous Authority on Problems
of LoUe and Marriage

Famous Authority on Problems
of LoUe and Marriage
Copyright. 1888. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc)
T IKE all Gaul, which the
- ancient historian in
forms us was divided into
three parts, is that half OF the
human race known as FEM
mime.
There is the woman who
gives all-and weeps be-
cause she has no more to
give.
There is the woman who
snatches everything in sight
other women's husbands, their
time, their influence, their
money, if she gets a chance.
There is also the modern girl
who rejoices in good sports
manship-and is glad to go
$3.50.
OLD TYPES
The Giver and the Snatcher
are old, old types of femininity.
The Bible tells of the widow
who gave her mite, as it tells
of the daughter of the horse
leech crying Give! Give!" To
this day their shadows have
never grown less.
The unrewarded Giver still
adores her husband, children,
friends-and makes them more
selfish by her giving. She will
sit up half the night washing
and ironing their clothes, sew
ing on buttons, darning their
stockings, that they may look
spic and span when they go
for an outing-and leave her at
home.
The little woman is amply re-
warded if they wave goodbye"
and call her attention to a few
chores they'd like to have her
attend to in their absence. She
goes shabby that her husband
may have the new suit he
doesn't really need. And she
can never resist Juniors long
ing look toward her piece OF
pie, after the kid has had his
second helping.
REVERSE IS TRUE
Curiously enough the giver is
often the mother of the snatch
er. The daughter decides to go
into reverse, h avin G seen
mothers long-drawn-out Sacr1-
fices go unrewarded. "Ill show
'em when the time comes" she
says. And she does. From
babyhood she learns how to
snatch, and as she grows older
she gets away with her snatch
ing unobtrusively and grace
fully.
She borrows other girls party
dresses and doesn't return them
until they're ready to go to the
cleaner. If there are any choice
possessions or heirlooms in the
family, she has a way of claim
ing all and sundry. She bor-
rows other women's husbands
with "all their worldly goods"
Furthermore, she has the gift
of making it appear that these
things belong to her rightfully.
Next we have the modern
product of the $3.50 girl. There
were signs of her when Susan
B. Anthony began to work for
votes for women, but she didn't
really begin to flourish till the
World War, when pickings were
scarce and girls felt it was only
good sportsmanship to divide
expenses with boys whose sal
aries we're no larger than their
own,
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improper frying.

FRIED HAM BALLS
Pass one pound of boiled
potatoes through a sieve or
potato presser; then mix with
one-quarter pound of grated
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Tuesday Menu
BREAKFAST
Stewed Apricots
Grape-Nuts
Shirred Eggs Hot Biscuits
Coffee Milk
LUNCHEON
Fried Ham Balls
Baked Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Corn Mullins
Lemon Pie
Coffee Milk
DINNER
Beefsteak Casserole
Parsley Potatoes
Baked Parsnips
Stewed Tomatoes
Lettuce Salad
Fruit Compete
Coffee Milk
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27
Educators Draw UP
Taxation Initiative

A second initiative measure pro-
viding for the re-enactment OF the
40-mill levy law was drawn up att
meeting of school superintend-
ents, county superintendent, school
directors and representatives of the
state colleges held in Olympia last
Thursday, and is now being circu-
lated for signatures.
Levi F.. Austin, superintendent OF
the White Bluffs schools, who at
tended the meeting, states that the
new initiative, No. 1876, was drawn
up by the educators to overcome
several features of the original in
itiative, No. 1919, which they be-
lieved to threaten the security of
the school system.
Initiative 129, filed several months
ago by the 40-Mill Tax Limit Com
1nittee, provides a two-mill levy for
the state universities and higher in
stiutions, but also provides that
tlll5 CU1l NC 1COuCCd VI
by the state and that amount
turned over to the cities.
Charging that should this initia-
tive be passed, the legislature is
prepared to divert this two-mill
tax from the schools to the cities,
the educators drew up No. 1876 to
include a clause making the two
mill tax for schools mandatory
Another feature in which the two
initiatives differ is that of provid-
ing extra taxation 10y elections. In
No. 129 it is provided that millage
can be increased only by three
fifths majority in an election in
with at least forty per cent of the
registered voters of the district
cast ballot, while in No. 1876 this
latter restriction is omitted, enab~
ling an increase in taxes by a three
fifths majority at an election re-
CARELESS of how many votes are
cast.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27
All Club Members To
Attend Annual Camp

A 12-point program of instruction
for farm and home leadership has
been arranged for the more than
1000 All club members who will
arrive at the State College of
Washington June IA to spend four
DAYS at their annual state camp.
instruction will be under the dir
ection of specialists of the state
extension service, resident faculty
members and county extension
workers.
Glasses will be given in parlia-
mentary procedure; selecting pro
ducts for fair exhibits, outdoor and
indoor games, money management,
personal appearance, farm mech
anics (boys), food preservation
(girls), demonstration training;
health education, everyday corr-
tesies and campus tours.
A special program for local lead
ers who accompany the rural boys
and girls has also been arranged;
including discussions OF child psy-
chology, leadership training, COM
munity and parent relationships,
and similar subjects.
Many events are scheduled for
the annual club camp program be-
sides class instruction. Two assem-
bly, periods are held each day where
group singing, talks and entertain
ment features are included. There
are also recreation periods.
While at the college the All club
members eat in four large college
dining halls and sleep IN college
dor1nitories. This enables them to
become better acquainted with boys
and girls from various regions OF
the state, and to make many last
ing friendships among them.
This is the 18th annual camp
1t has been growing in popularity
each year, with last year setting
a new high in enrolment of more
than 1000. This years registration
is expected to exceed last years.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27
Cutting Hay Early
Adds TO Feed Value

Advocating early cutting of hay
to get the most feed value, DR.. Otto
j. Hill, extension dairyuan, State
College of Washington, says you
don't always get the most nutrients
when you get the most hay"
Hill says that alfalfa should be
cut when it is between one-tenth
and one-fourth in bloom and red
clover when it is from one-half to
full bloom. The usual fault is IN
cutting hay too late rather than
cutting it too early.
1t is always impossible to tell
what the weatherrlan is going to
dish out during hay season, but
there is always a definite time when
hay is ready to cut. Rain on early
cut hay does less damage than on
late-cut hay.
Green scolor is an important
characteristic of good hay. Unless it
is cut at the right time this green
color may be impaired. Natural
green color indicates good curing,
aroma, palatabMity, freedom from
damage and relatively high vitamin
A content. Loss of green color may
be caused by maturity, sunbleach,
dew, rain and fermentation.
To cure hay properly, thus as
surfing maximum food value, it
should be left in the sWath till
well-wilted. The hay should be
Windrowed before the leaves are
dry enough to shatter Experienced
haymakers cure their hay as fast
as possible after it is cut to avoid
loss of green color and weather
damage. Curing is more rapid when
hay is left in the swath, but if
overcured, either there or in the
WindroW or cock, it will suffer from
leaf shattering, in the case of leg
umeS.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27
$4,000 Horses Still
Used In Washington

Washington has more money IN
vested in horses and mules than In
any other class of livestock, except
mich COWS, says Howard Hacke-
dorm, head of the department. OF
animal husbandry at Washington
State College.
On January i, 1888, Washington
had $4,000 horses valued at $12,-
$4,000 and $4,000 mules valued at
81 $4,000, combined value of $l4,-
100000. Her 100000 sheep had a
value of $4,924,OOO and 216,000 swine
a value of $2,369,O0O, so horses and
mules were worth almost twice as
much as all sheep and swine COM
bined.
These figures are based on fig
ures released by the U. S. depart
inent of agriculture, division of
livestock estimates for animals on
farms in the nation January 1, 1885
Washington had $4,000 milch
COWS valued at $22,110,000 and
100000 other cattle valued at $12,-
145,O00.
Farmers in Washington are usu-
ally fortunately situated to use and
produce horses and mules. Feed,
except in drought years, is abu1
dant, reasonable in cost, and pas
lures can be made available for six
or eight months per year. Farms
are of moderate size and generally
diversified. favoring the use OF ain
imal power. The man who uses
mares for work can raise his own
requirements, and sell the older
animals at five years of age for a
substantial profit over production
cost. Buyers come from neighbour
ing farms-for Washington docs
not raise enough young horses and
mules to supply it's own needs-and
from other states that do not raise
enough.
Figures for the nation as a whole
disclose that there were 11,163,00o
horses and 4,477,0OO mules on farms
with an aggregate value of $780,
OBI 900. The value of horses and
mules exceeded by 100000 the
value of all milch cattle (cows ano
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27
ice Cream Is Ideal
Dessert For Luncheon
BY Jeanette HI. Crum, Nutritionist
washington State Dairy Council


This is the time of year when
there is final social Wairl before
everyone makes plans for a lazy
summer. With the list of weddings
on the calendar, with the gradual
tions and departures for distant
points, many hostesses feel the urge
to have a comparatively large
group of friends in for an afternoon
party. Once the guest list is COM
pleted, the major problem, food,
presents itself. It is certain that
each hostess wishes to serve each
food at the peak of perfection.
Fresh tea and coffee should be pur-
chased and should be served freshly
brewed and scalding hot.
The tiny sandwiches should be
moist and freshly made. 1t is dis
couraging to look at a sandwich
the corners of which rise toward
heaven and it is even worse to eat
one. Open faced sandwiches should
be prepared as near serving time
as possible. It is a good idea to
have bowl of creamed butter and
filling at hand and spread it on at
the last moment. If it is planned
to decorate the sandwiches with
slices of stuffed olive or tiny strips
of pimiento or green pepper these
also may be prepared and kept at
hand in covered bowl.
In preparing the closed sand
wiches spread creamed butter and
filling to the very edge of the thin
slices of bread, press the top slice
down very lightly and place the
sandwiches on Waxed paper IN
baking pan. Place sheet OF Waxed
paper between each layer of sand
witches and one on the top layer,
then cover the pan with a damp
tea towel and set it in a cool place.
A delicious and very popular DIES
sert is a sponge cake and ice cream
combination. Prepare sponge cake
in large Mary Ann cake pans, or
individual Mary Ann cake pans.
Just before serving, place ice cream
in the center and top it with a
sauce.
Following are some suggestions
for variation of the ice cream and
sauce to be used with sponge cake:
Vanilla ice cream with sauce Of
sliced and sugared Strawberries.
Vanilla ice cream with golden
orange sauce.
Peppermint candy ice cream with
chocolate sauce.
Vanilla ice cream with butter
scotch sauce and salted toasted
almonds.
Butterscotch ice cream with but-
terscotch sauce and black walnut
meats.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27

Asparagus is best from the gar
den to the table,, but if it must
be held for a time before cooking,
it should be kept cold, moist and
tightly covered.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27

Garden foods must be canned
when they are ready. A days de-
lay in gathering, or a few hours in
processing may be too long.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27

The Caecads tunnel is the long
est railroad tunnel in the western
hemisphere Eight miles long, be-
tween Scenic and Berne, Wa9hAlg~
ton. it was completed in 1923 by
the Great Northern Railway.
Only four other railroad tunnels
in the world are longer. They are
all l@ca.ed in the Alps.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1938-05-27

heifers over two years old kept for
nlilk), and exceed the value of all
other cattle by $5O2,OOO,OOO.