Evening star., 1952-04-02
WISE TIPS
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(From M. S. NJ. Washington
For the lady who was desperate
over her dogs chewing of unusual
things like chair stuffing, etc.
This is no ordinary matter as I
learned to my sorrow and too late.
This animal needs the immet>ate
prescription of a f1rst-class vet
erinarian because one of the main
causes in young dogs is serious
calcium deficiency. We had one
who ate chair Stuffing, etc., even
dug at a crack in the bathroom
tile to get the substance there. But
it took a death dealing attack of
diStemper to show me how essen
tial it is to have a supposedly
well dog seen by vet and proper
diet and supplement provided to
protect your dog. Believe me, the
preventive cost far outweighS the
expense Of sickness and the heart
break of seeing your dog suffer
and eventually die.
Also, if your dog gets off it's
feed and he has no temperature
or other apparent symptoms of
illness, it will perk him up to feed
him a broiled fresh Spanish mack
erel prepared just as you would
eat it yourself. being cautious TO
remove every little bone first. His
enjoyment will be worth all the
bother.
For a chewing puppy Cor older
dog a large raw carrot is some
what of a deterrent from shoes.
ETC.. and they really enjoy and
benefit from it. My dog eats them.
too, occasionally if it's nice and
green.
Thanks to the two ladies who
sent the recipes for crisp oatmeal
cookies. Here is an addition I've
made. Instead of nut meats try
shredding coconut. BY the way,
it is unnecessary to peel it for this
purpose among many others
where snowy whiteness is not nec-
essary. Press a generous pinch
into the cookies as you f1atten
them out. 1t adds much to the
appearance and flavor; also. I use
almond f1avoring instead Of va
nilla sometimes.
If your brown sugar gets hard
and lumpy, just set it in a pan in
a moderate oven for a few min
utes, pressing it with a spoon oc-
casionally. 1t will soften in few
minutes but use at once or 1t will
harden again.
If you have access to the wild
cherry, commonly thought useless.
try cooking them in very small
amount of water until soft enough
to serve. Then cook the cherry
pulp with very soft peaches in
proportions of about one to three
or possibly half and half, adding
sugar as for any ordinary plum
preserve. This makes beautiful
Jam. It Is similar in taste to old
fashioned homemade damson pre-
serves.
If your fresh rhubarb looks un-
appetizing with little or no color
add few drops Of red vegetable
coloring and a few fresh straw
berries. The culls of your box or
a few spoonfuls Of frozen ones.
You'll be pleasantly surprised and
this is a penny stretcher because
the green rhubarb is so much
cheaper.
WORDS WANTED?
(From Mrs. w. F., Washington
After World War II, I read a
new poem, I think the name was
when They Come Tramping
Home: however, the phrase was
repeated in the body Of the poem.
which may have had different
title. I remember also the words.
Lift up the gates :"
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NATIONAL CONTESTS:
COOKING PEAS?
(From d. H. w., Silver Spring.
would like the name and adj
dress of a publication which is an
aid to entering national contests.
Iwould also appreciate any sug-
gestions for cooking fresh or
frozen peas that would prevent
their shrinking or losing shape