Evening star., 1946-12-30

DeIOre CIle puDllC through YOUR Sooo
column, we may be able to get some
action.
read the Readers Clearing House
daily as a sort OF dessert after read
ing the news of the day, and enjoy
it so much.
(From Mrs. M. T. M, ArlingtonJ
I have read the article entitled
I'VE Can Kill the Common Colo
Now" and it is an inspiring article
My family is much affected by the
common cold and I for one am very
interested in some remedy for pre-
venting the disease, and am willing
to do anything to get such system
instituted.
Let's all get behind this and work
at it until it has become q reality
(From Mrs. r. A. F., Silver Spring. j
Put me and my family down az
helping to do anything about
killing the common cold now!'
Something that is that effective
should have everybody's support
and started as soon as possible.
From Miss L. L. B., Washington. J
Replying to the article from Mrs
J. E. S., Arlington, will say heart
lily approve her views and think
every one should cooperate to "kill
the common cold" so prevalent and
which so often develops into more
serious troubles
From Mrs. W. D. w., Washington. }
In regard to the article by Mrs
j. E. S., Arlington. I very much ap-
prove of her suggestions and hope
she succeeds in the "kill the COM
mon cold' effort.
| (Fronl Mrs. c. F. d. Arlington.)
I thoroughly agree with Mrs. j.
E. S., Arlington, that if enough peo-
pie would publish their desire for
eliminating the spread OF cold
germs, the businessmen would be
glad to cooperate. Even though
the initial outlay for the necessary
equipment might be a considerable
sum, they would surely profit by in
creased business.
Each year, I dread the arrival OF
winter, as I can count on a con-
tinuous circle of colds passing from
one to another in our family. I am
sure this is true of so many other
homes, also. So, readers, please let's
flood the mails with demands, pleas,
or even threats-anything to re-
move this public enemy" once and
for all!
From Mrs. S. H. J. w, Bethesda.
Three cheers for Mrs. j. E. S. OF
Arlington, calling us to arms against
the common cold menace. Mr.. Rat
cliffs article was excellent and ouI
children and ourselves should be
protected. I will support groups
backing this project and the sooner
it is begun the better. Let's hear
from more readers Let's wipe out
this expensive disease NOW.
X
SOAP.
From Mrs. r. H., jr, Washington.
To Mrs. R. H., Washington. Youi
proportions are wrong. Try this ano
I think you'll find solid soap all the
way through. -ry 8,
. Four and a half pounds SOAP
grease (melted and put through
cloth. Have grease just liquid
Place lye in granite pan with ont
quart cold water. Stir until all
liquid. Add II cup borax..h cup am
monia, tablespoons sugar. Now
pour into grease (Which is In a big
granite kettle) and stir with long
stick. Stir until mixture begins to
thicken then pour into molds and
allow to harden. I use milk cartons
but any other container will do a.
well.
This will be good solid soap, but
the longer it dries and hardens the
better 1t Is.
CANDIED CITRUS PEEL.
| From Mrs. S. F. S., Fails Church. }
Candied citrus peel has been q
lifelong family must" where I was
reared, Florida. With sugar so short
I have hesitated to try it, but ven
tured this week with the result that
have wonderful gumdrop- like
sticks. Scour outside OF fruit thor
oughly, cut as for serving, remove
pulp and pull out all fibery men,
brane leaving yellow and white rind
Cut in long strips, size is personal
choice. Soak to 10 hours or over
night in mild salt water, cook In
same water until outer yellow skir
can be pierced with silver forl
easily. Drain thoroughly. Make
sirup Of equal parts white sugar and
white corn sirup and some water
Shallow, broad bottomed pan is best
from now on. Add tender peel ane
cook until all sirup is absorbed
turning carefully with fork. Roll ir
granulated sugar and spread or
wax paper to harden overnight, fooc
coloring may be added just before
removing from stove, turning care.
fully to absorb it. I used 3 grape.
fruit and 2 cups each Of sugar anc
sirup which gives quite a quantity
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CHILD PROBLEM.
(From Mrs. G. L. B., Kensington.
I'm sorry I missed your origina
letter, but I would like to add 6
further thought to D. S. LIS reply
Her child may have needed spank.
ing at that stage, whereas your1
may not. I have found in working
with children generally that sub.
stitution has far more value ane
meaning to a child than any
amount Of so-called reasoning o.
punishment. Many children whit
are teething really need to bite tt
help their teeth come through ane
relieve the pressure. Having or
hand a bone, a small string Gro.
cheted doll or a small hard rubbel
toy to offer when needed give.
the child a desirable way of work.
ing off the tension. This same idea
of substitution can be used a little
later in connection with anger ane
temper tantrums, and finally ir