Evening star., 1944-07-11
DON'T FORGET THAT WATER!
Thanks to Mrs. A. r. H.,

DON'T FORGET THAT WATER!
Thanks to Mrs. A. r. H.,
Washington.)
There's a matter which has been
on my conscience for some time to
write to the Readers" about since
1t reaches so many mothers. It Is
in regards to drinking water for
infants. I've 50 often heard Of
mothers who do not give plain
water to their babies, only the
water contained in their formulas.
To me, this seems actually cruel,
although I did even hear of baby
doctor who said this amount Of
water was sufficient. Nevertheless,
there's nothing quite as refreshing
to baby as a drink of good cool
boiled water, especially in weather
like this. Whenever my 2-month-
older is fretful, nine times out Of
ten, a drink of water will do the
trick, even just after bottle Of
milk and to stop hiccoughs. Then
after big smile or two, she's of
to sleep Again-after being shifted
over on her tummy-the favorite
sleeping position OF most babies.
Just be sure to remove pillows
from around and from under them,
be sure the mattress is Arm and
that the baby is strong enough to
turn its head from side to side un-
aidedD
And while I'm at it, don't forget
plenty of water for pets and keep
those bird baths filled!
SHRIMP CREOLE?
requested BY Mrs. H. B. L.,
Stluer Spring.
I enjoy your page in The Star and
have had so much help from recipes
and suggestions.
am hoping some reader will be
able to give recipe for Shrimp
Creole"
PIECES TO QUILT?
REQUESTED By Mrs. E. B. w,
Washington.)
Do any readers know where can
get pieces for making quilts. prefer
ably light flowered or figured pieces?
REFINISH1NG CORNER
requested by Mrs. H. B. P.
Washtngton.)
I am sure that you can help me
with my problem of finishing off
an old corner shelf, the so-called
"what-not" shelf. 1t was painted
when I bought it. so have scraped
off the paint with the aid of paint
remover, and now I wish to know my
next step. Do I varnish, shellac,
stain oil, or what? It is just down
to the original wood, which I be-
lieve is walnut. / shall very much
appreciate this informal ton, and
with such variety Of readers who
have done so many different things,
I am sure there is one who can tell
me
MORE MANPoWER DISCUSSION;
HELPFUL SUGGESTION
Thanks to Mrs. H. w. L.,
WGShington.)
May I mention one phase of the
which seems not to have been dis
cussed?
People marry for love and COM
panionship. If wife works in the
evenings around the house there
is no time for building memories
of things shared.
Happy thoughts of later years
are always of what one did in com
parly with friends and loved ones.
A wife should try to do things with
and for her husband, so that every
object or place brings happy
thoughts of her.
Could these women plan things
for the evening so interesting that
their husbands would do dishes,
wash babies or perform other help
full tasks with only smile and
hustle-bustle attitude?
1t may sound very silly to try
such things when one is always
tired and nervous, but the woman
makes the marriage" and it would
repay her in many ways.
To the women just learning to
cook: I should recommend obtain
ing a good basic cake recipe. 1t can
be made plain, chocolate or spice,
in layers, cup cakes, or as a loaf.
AS you always use the same recipe
1t will become an easy matter to
whip up a cake on short notice,
and you'll never have to worry about
failures.
CHILDREN AND PETS.
Thanks to Mrs. II. X,
StlDer Spring.
For Mrs. F. NJ, Miss K. F., and
others who we're surprised at my
suggestion Of a kitten for a 2-year-
old: We have mother cat and have
had three litters of healthy, happy
kittens and have kept three of the
kittens until half-grown. My family
includes A.Xear.nld hau as uall