Evening star., 1947-12-11
Readers Clearing House
DEEP FREEZEf
(Erofn r. W. W1ShfnQton.

OEEF FftGiEAGE
(Fron1 r. W, Washington.)
I would appreciate any sugges-
tions on how to attain the best use
Of q deep freeze. Where is it best
to buy quantities Of food cheaply
to be frozen, ETC.? The Department
Of Agriculture puts out a booklet
for using the cheaper cuts Of meat.
It is booklet No. 1908.
CASEY JONES'"
(From Mrs. G. L. c.. Springfield, Va.)
In reply to N. E. D., Washington,
1t is believed that she will find
many of the type OF songs she de-
desires in "Humor in American
Song" by Arthur Loesser.
If she is unable to find copy of
this book and will contact me
through the RICH I may be able to
help. It contains Casey Jones" "
Frog Went Courting," 1.-THE Tea
Tax" Boston Tea Party, Down
Went McGinty," and many others.
I enjoy the Clearing House no end,
and have received many helpful
suggestions.
(From W. r. p, Jr., Washington
The words and music of Casey
Jones" and many other old songs,
with history and variations, may
be found in Sigmund Spaeth's READ
En- and Weep" CHalcyon House
edition, 1939), which Is no doubt
available in the library.
(From Mrs. M. W., Arlington.)
You will find the song words and
music, Casey Jones" in the maga-
zine, "Omnibook," for December,
1947, under "Fireside Book Of Folk
Songs" by Margaret Bradford Boni
Also q Nu Chase, who is an au-
thority on folk songs and dances
may help you. He Is author of Jack
Tales" and "Grandfather Tales"
Don't recall his frst name, but am
sure mail addressed to Nu Chase
Folk Song authority, Luray, Va,
would reach him.
SULTANA.
SWEET PEAS.
! (Fron, Mrs. S. S. w., Mount Rainier. }
I don't think one can do anything
about the Sultana, unless the all
can become quite damp. I once
placed large glass jar over one Of
mine and 1t did beautifully. Still
did not have many flowers on it.
until nearly spring as it was on a
cool porch. The crystals do not dc
any harm. Outdoors they are just
drops Of water and dry of, 50 one
does not notice them.
am interested In sweet sweet
peas. So many large ones, beautiful
colors, all frills, etc., but no sweet
ness! + wish you could all write
your seedsmen and ask that the few
sweet" sweet peas be noted in the
seed catalogues. Also demand more
sweet ones.
GOOD COFFEE?
/ (From Mrs. P. C. r., Arlington.)
I would like to learn how to make
a good cup Of coffee. I have 6
percolator and have been using the
coffee that Is ground when you buy
it. I have used regular grind, leve
tablespoons to measuring cup o.
water and have let the coffee pert
|, for about 10 minutes for cups
Unfortunately, it always tastes bitter
even though the pot is clean. Con
flicting directions in cook book.
make me all the more confused.
7 BOILING MILK.
/ from Mrs. L. B., Washington.)
To Mrs. M. r. G., Washington
Here is the way I boiled milk quickl,
for my youngster. Place your pa,
Of milk directly over flame and hav
flame turned on high. Stir immedi
ately, constantly and vigorously an,
you will find the milk will not scorcl
and will come to a boil In q sur
prisingly short time. After tn
milk begins to boil, the flame ma.
be lowered slightly to avoid boilin
over. This method proved entirel
satisfactory 10 me and have wante'
to pass the idea on as 1t saves s.
much time.
4 + 4
BOOKS ON PLANTS.
!. From Mrs. P. w. D., Arlington J
1.-THE Picture Primer of Indoo
. Gardening" by Margaret o. Gold
smith, illustrated by Harrie Wood
price, So. Any book store carries il
/ From Mrs. A. H. r., Washington.
) For Mrs. C. W., Fort Belvoir:: 9TH
j Indoor Gardener" by Daisy T. Alb
} bott, Is q very complete and helpfu
! book on the growing and care Of al
: types Of house plants. This snal
! book can be purchased IN any bool
shop for 4160.