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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-08-02, Page 6Page <5 I THE TIMES.APVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3, I94S ■W T Delicious and Refreshing THORNLESS GOOSEBERRIES SALAM Z/7 // // /'// ////'W' Hello Homemakers! A month ago we admired the orderly, neat and tidy appearance of pur victory garden after we had worked down each row in turn, taking out weeds and carefully mulching the earth. Now we approach canning with a similar system, orderliness and motion-saving attack. We decide on the process, read the instruc­ tions, check equipment and start early in the morning completing the procedure without delay. Vegetables — especially string • beans, corn, peas and beets—re­ quire processing in a pressure cook­ er to guarantee successful canned products. If you have a pressure cooker, kindly share it. Be clever in your use of equipment. Use keen- edged knives, scalded utensils and lots of water. METHODS FOR CANNING VEGETABLES 1. In buying war-graq.© rubber rings, buy according to type of jar; Read label on the box. If pre-war rubber rings spring back after be­ ing folded double, they -may be used, before using, pour boiling -water over rings and zinc tops and let stand one minute. 2. Pint jars are preferable for vegetables. Jars and glass tops must -be free from nicks and cracks. Match the lids — do not let lids “rock” on jars. . 3.. Sterilization of the . equipment is important. Thoroughly scrub every utensil and bowl to -be used with a good brush in hot, soapy water. Then rinse and sterilize. For water sterilization, half fill each jar with clear water, place glass tops in position and stand jars in boiler or large kettle. Add spoons, knife, bowls and funnel. Bring wat- ter to boil and let-boil 15 minutes. Take jars out when ready to fill, one at a time. 4. Preparation of Vegetables: (a) Use fresh vegetables. Can them an hour or so after gathering and in the meantime keep them in a cool place as bacteria begins to grow in a warm kitchen, (b) Sort according to size, discarding over­ ripe, bruised or blighted ones, (c) Washing cannot be stressed •enough-—wash pods or Vegetables thoroughly in two or three waters. Then pod, stem or trim and Wasa again. Lift out instead of draining and put in scalded bowl. Don’t handle too much at once, (d) Cut in uniform size, using scalded knife, and put in ..scalded kettle. 5. Pre-cooking is recommended to ensure quick and thorough heat penetration. Cover vegetables with boiling water and boil for 3 or 4 minutes. 6, Prepare to fill jars, sterilized jar on scalded pie put rubber ring on; insert and have scalded utensils (Keep utensils on plate.) quickly; pack fairly loosely to al­ low for expansion. Fill to within % inch of top, or 1 inch if canning peas or -corn. Pour hot liquid, in which they were pre-cooked, up to brim; slide sterilized knife down in jar to let out air; add Ya tsp. salt to each pint jar; place glass top on and partially seal. With screwtop sealers, screw tightly, then unscrew a half turn; with wire-clamp jars, adjust top clamp but do not spring down lower one. 7. Processing by hot water bath. Set filled jars on rack in wash hoiler, lar;ge preserving kettle or galvanized iron pail. The rack may be a wire rack, a shingle or a chop­ ping board. You may have to im­ provise a lid to fit container. Pour hot water into processor or cooker to a level two inches above the tops of the jars. Count the time of ster­ ilization from the time the water boils. Keep water boiling. Have hot water ready to add to keep sealers covered—if they become uncovered there may be seepage from jars. Place plate; funnel ready. Work The most disagreeable operation in the growing of gooseperries is harvesting. The thorns on the branches are cruelly sharp and, un­ less gloves are worn, the hands and arms ar© likely tp be severely lacer­ ated. To-^ breed gooseberries whose bushes are not armed with thorps, would be a wonderful help to th© pickers. A program directed to­ wards ’ this end was instituted a number of years ago by the Divi­ sion of Horticulture, Central Ex­ perimental Farm, Ottawa, The thornless character was obtained from a spineless plant of the spec­ ies Ribes oxyacanthpides, a native of Canada from east to west, says Dr. A, W. S. Hunter, Division of Horticulture, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada. The fruit of this plant Was too small to be of any commercial value itself, s© it was crossed with a garden variety having good sized fruit, but thorny branches, in the hope of combining the thornless­ ness of the wild gooseberry with the fruit size of the standard sort. The seedling from this cross were all thorny anl bore small fruit, but iby sei f-po Ilin ating some of them and growing the resultant seed a few plants without thorns were ob­ tained, Although thornless, this fruit was still too small so the best of' them were again crossed with an ordinary thorny garden variety. Among the seedlings resulting from this cross, on© was found which had no thorns and had fruit of commercial size. This seedling was named Spinefree and plants of it were distributed to experimental stations and growers all ©ver Can­ ada for further testing. Spinefree has not performed too well. It is very variable in its cropping, oc­ casionally bearing heavily, but more often producing only a light crop. Its size also left something to be desired. Therefore, in 19 27 Spinefree was crossed with a large fruited but thorny variety Clark. This cross produced several thorn­ less seedlings, the best of equal to most of the grown variety in size of yield and they have the vantage of being easy to These seedlings have been named. They are known the numbers 0-271, 0-274 0-275 and .they are being propa­ gated in order that they may be tested in other parts of the country. They have done well at Ottawa, but that is no guarantee that they will be satisfactory in other districts. If they should prove to be widely adopted, the grower of gooseberries will benefit from this work of the Horticultural Division in several ways. MORE FICK1ES —but don’t risk wasting precious food and sugar by spoilage through the use pf inferior vinegar. Use Canada Vinegar— the vinegar your Mother used — always uniform high quality and strength. It has beep the leader in Ontario for over 80 years, On sale at all grocers. Send for FREE Pickling Recipe Booklet to Cana­ da Vinegars Limited, 112 Duke Street, Toronto. CANADA Vinegars (Padieti'iized Product TIME CHART Pre-Cook 3 mins. 15 'mins. 1 min. 1% 3 Water Bath hrs. hrs. 1 Steam 5 mins. 3 3 mins. 3 hr. hrs. hrs. cook- Beans Beets (whole) •Corn Spinach Peas 8. Remove jars as soon as ing time is up to avoid over-process­ ing. Place jars, several inches apart, on table to cool. Do not. turn upside down. Frequently, during first 15’ min­ utes after removal, listen to the sealers. Imperfect seals may be detected by a slight hissing sound, or by a collection of small ‘bubbles at the rim. If this occurs, have sterilized knife and glass top within reach; open particles on •glass, reset position or just screw liquid. USE TOMATO JUICE TO CAN NON-ACU) VEGETABLES Even experienced homemakers have had some spoilage with peas, corn and string beans. These vege­ tables are difficult to home can (without a pressure cooker) be­ cause they are non-acid. We can jar, remove any food rubber or on edge of ■glass top in another change -glass top; ad- top without adding LETTERS FROM OVERSEAS The War Time Committee are receiving letters from overseas ack­ nowledging the receipt of the June parcels seat the hoys. As usual they are very pleased with the contents and thank all who made it .possible to send these parcels.. Tpr, W. C. Cutting is with the forces in Germany, Guenther is with the Belgium, Pte, W. H. in Holland, LAC. Jack R.C.'A'.’F., (Sigmn. Ronald F. Collings in Europe, Tel, W. A. G. Bell on HMCS Rockcliff©, Pte. 0, L, Regill, occupation Pte, IL, E. transport in Ryckman is Cleave with Professional Cards which are commonly fruit and great pick. not ad- yet by and Timely Canning Hints Keeping qualities of canned fruits do not depend on the addition of sugar, but rather on proper pro­ cessing and use of 'airtight con­ tainers, it is stated by Miss Edith Elliot of the Nutrition Division of the Dominion Department of Agri­ culture. Miss Elliot recently made a tour of Ontario points, giving illustrated lectures on "Canning—Step by Step.” The tour was sponsored by the Health League of Canada. Among other things, Miss Elliot emphasized that—- The fresher the fruit the better the canned product and the less the chance of failure; •Only proper sized should be used; All sealers should condition—no cracks Chemicals or canning compounds should not be used,, as they iwssibly could be harmf^l^., Tops should not be tightened af­ ter sealers are cold. Such tighten­ ing breaks spoilage; In testing vert vacuum al lids. When cold, simply tap lids with a spoon. If properly sealed they will give a clear -ringing note and be curved slightly inward. These and other valuable hints can be found in a newly revised bulletin—"Wartime Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables”—which may be obtained by writing to Miss Elliot, care of the Nutrition Divi­ sion of the Department of Agricul­ ture, Ottawa. rubber rings be in perfect or chips; "Pardon me, Miss," said.the sen­ try, "but it’s against regulations to swim in this lake.” "Well, heaven’s maiden, before I against lady." the seal and causes lake.” "Well, for sake,” exclaimed the "why didn’t you tell me got undressed?” “It ain’t regulations to undress, for leakage, never in­ type sealers with met- gently now recommend the following pro­ cedure to add acidity. Wash string beans, string top and tail, wash and cut in uniform sizes. Put into kettle, cover with water and boil 3 min­ utes. Pack to within 1 inch of top, fill jar half full of canned toma­ toes, then fill to top with liquid used in pre-cooking. Process in Water bath for 1% hours. Remove, test and cool. Peas and tomatoes: 1% hours. Corn and tomatoes: 45 mins. ’ Ann Adlan to her ■Send in making column * * $ invites you to write The Times-Advocate. suggestions an home- % your problems and watch this for replies. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Elliott, of London, formerly of Exeter, an­ nounce the engagement of their younger daughter, Doris Lorraine, to Charles Bruce -Cantelon, R.C.A. M.C., son -of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cantelon, of Alliston, Ont., t'he marriage to take place in •Centen­ nial United Church, London, Ont., on August 25, at 3.00 o’clock. No. SO WELL, INFLATION ULD HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF HE DIDN'T that's silly... as long OUR BOSS PAYS Y< AS MUCH AS EVER r HOW'S THAT, DAD ? [/"BY LETTING PRICES GET SO HIGH THAT A DOLLAR WOULD ONLY BUY ABOUT FIFTY CENTS WORTH rWHAT HARM COULD A ' BAD INFLATION DO, DAD? SON / PLENTY I IT COULD CUT OUR MONEY RIGHT IN HALF AND. IT WOULD BE THE SAME WITH A RETURNED DOLLAR, WOULDN'T soldier's IT. DAD? Lili that's Rtl<oHT^ OUR FIGHT! The European war1- is Over ;;; but the struggle for Con­ tinued control of prices is just as vital as ever. Our lads are returning to the latid they fought to preserve >■;■■; it*s up to us to help keep it the way they want it by supporting the pride ceiling. MHM LABATT UWB Landon Canada Pte. G. J. Bieber in Germany, BJsm. G, F. Skinner in Holland, Cfn. G. W. Gossman in England, Sgt. E. J, Wells in England, Spr, W, H. Davis in Holland, Hon, Gapt, D, G. Hill in Stanlake in Skinner, Cpl. land, Pte, land, Pte, Lpxton in Fraser in W Heywood on leave in England, Pte. Paul Gregus in Holland, Sgt. D. J, Blah' in Germany, Tpr. R. C. Guen­ ther, LAC. C. M’. Wolfe ip England. F. W. GLADMAN BARRISTER — SOLICITOR Creech:-—How ar© all in th© old home wonder, for these many more leisure thoughts are often I re­ Dear Mr, the folk back town? I often days we have hours and our with our friends at home, ceived your parcel of canned goods posted in June today, I can assure you it will be very much appreci­ ated by all the fellows in our tent, in fact We sampled the tomato juice immediately and did it ever taste good. I want to thank the commit­ tee for remembering me again, We are in Holland near Almelo in tents. The weather was extremely hot last week-end but has 'been very nice the last two or three days. We get •along fairly well with the Dutch people and it’s surprising how much Dutch some of the boys can speak. I think, though, they learn English much faster than we do Dutch. This is a rural farming area here but their farms are very small, not over ten acres and they have very primitive methods of farming. It may be because the Jerries have taken their machinery and stock but nearly all of them cut their hay with a scythe and they are cutting their grain with and hook it is so rank sheaves two one of their the road the ed very, very outdated compared to our modern mills. I don’t think I would care to farm the way they do here. Our regiment was to Am­ sterdam on a boat trip. We went J from camp to Kampen by' truck, then by boat up through the Zider Zee to Amsterdam. It was a five- hour boat trip and we saw much of the flooded area where the dykes had been blown. There are 10,000 square miles of flooded area in that district, which is an enormous loss to the Dutch peo­ ple. [Amsterdam is a very large city, 900,000,. but we didn’t have much time there, hoy there, ’know him He is the from home I am fine but don’t expect to get home till next winter some time as our regiment is in the fourth Division and the last one to home. I see by the that quite a few of getting home. It is so will have to close, again for the grand parcel.- sincerely, Norman Stanlake. a sickle into sheaves, The rye they have to tie the or three times. I saw threshing machines on other day and it look- I did see an Exeter Stan Frayne. I didn’t ■but he recognized me. first chap I have met since coming overseas: go Exeter paper the boys are getting dark thanking you -Yours Dear Mr. Creech:—A very parcel of canned goods from Exeter War Services Committee has just arrived, for which many thanks. Since last writing, I have returned to England and have a new address. I have been inform­ ed that I am not likely’ to return to Canada this year. Two experi­ ences since coming back: one a bout of Malaria; the other more pleasant, I represented the' Presby­ terian Church in Canada at the General Assemby of the Presbyter­ ian Church in Ireland, meeting at Belfast. A very fine experience. Please give my thanks and good' wishes to all the Exeter District folks.—Sincerely, D. C. Hill. __* nice the lines lucky I am to come from a like Exeter as there does not many places that does that of thing. The weather has real good here and think it Dear Friends:—Just a few to let you know that I received your parcel and was .glad to get it and the stuff that was in it, you cannot get here. It was in good shape and hope that we are all soon home as it really costs the people a lot to send parcels like those to us. I have often thought how town seem kind been has been ag warm this summer as it has since I have 'been here ana have got a real sun-tan as I have laid but in it whenever I could but it lias rained all day so far but we need the rain for the crops. Well, no doubt you have read of the trouble they have had at a camp net so far from here and it seems too had to give Us all a bad name over here aS the civilians cannot help if we do not get home ag soon us We like but they have moved them all and hope We had dump go I did a lot of damage to the camp hut no one was killed and that is to different camps now there is no wore trouble, some of our ammunition up a few weeks ago and Englund, Pte. N. S, Holland, Cpl. Elgin Ervin Holt in Eug- R, Warner, in Hol- J. Ford, Cpl. F. J. W. A. F. L. R, Germany, Pte. Holland, Sgmn C. all that matters, Since then, they have taken most of it away so guess there will not be any more. We have a lot here in this camp waiting to go home and no doubt there will soon be boats to take them back but I don’t see how I will be home for Christmas hut sure hop© to be but the ones that have 'beep deserve to then there east have will just have to make up my mind to be Satisfied here. I expect to go on leave the 18th of this month and hope to meet Andy Bierling as h© wrote and said he would be in London on about that time and will be the first chance we have had for a leave together. By the paper I see there has 'been some more home. •more to say for now and want to say thanks again to it possible for these to us. So, cheerio ever, E. J. Wells. over here the longest be sent home first and is the ones for the far to get back so guess I of the Exeter boys arrive Well, there is not much all who make boxes to come for now.—As *. Dear Sirs:—A happy “hello" to you all. Once again your parcel of "thoughtfulness” has arrived. Quite a change from your last parcel but equally welcome. Please—will some one tell me who manoeuvred the tin of "dehydrated" beans into one corner. I would like to say the word "dehydrated” is going to be substituted if we get home before it goes too far. If any of the fel­ lows arrive home much smallei- in stature than they were when they left horn you’ll know where they’ve been and what the diet has been for the past year. You sure know how to make a fellow think high­ ly of his country. Do you think any lad would want to stay anywhere abroad when you invite him home with such delicacies. Take aspara­ gus tips for instance, ah—yes, we grew them in the gardens at home and many more tasties. Don’t be surprised if we take more interest in the garden and kitchen when w© get home. Maybe Mom’s cookin’ never received 'compliment before we left home. We sure know how to appreciate good cookin’ now. Since ‘I last wrote the war has end­ ed. What a relief! There wasn’t any shouting or celebrating here. The next day there just wasn’t anything urgent to be done and. then slowly the reverse came and we were told to prepare our equip­ ment for shipment home. Now that is all done we are just putting in time waiting for our service group to com© up so we can go to a re­ pat depot and wait for the next boat home. It is said in a minute but for some of us it will be a •month or two but for others just a question mark. There goes the dinner siren—nope, no runnin’, we quit that a year ago, but when we get home you’ll find us queued up in the kitchen for Mom’s dinner. For the present, friends, with many thanks. — Sincerely, Ronald iF. Gollings. *____#____# EXETER, ONTARIO at HensaU, Friday 2 to 5 p.m. J. W, MORLEY SOLICITOR Office, Main Street, EXETER, ONT. Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D^S.^ D.D.S, DENTIST Offices, Morley Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoon Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.DJS, DENTAL SURGEON Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Res. 3GJ Closed Wednesday Afternoons C. E. 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BALLANTYNE: Woodham JOHN HACKNEY ANGUS SINCLAIR JOHN McGRATH Kirkton, R. i Mitchell R. 1 . Dublin, Ont. AGENTS JOHN ESSERY .......... Centralia ALVIN L. HARRIS .......... Mitchell THOS. SCOTT ................ Cromarty SECRETARY-TBEASURJER B. W. F. BEAVERS ............ Exeter F. W. GLADMAN Solicitor, Exeter visit have and very first oHOTEU •s Dear Sir:—I would like to take this opportunity to thank you tpr the lovely parcel of canned goods Which I received the other day. 1 For over two months now I have been with the fellows running the demob, depot and what a job that is, taking in stores from the entire Canadian army. Our work has 'been such that I haven’t had a great deal of spare time to myself al­ though the last month we have been given one day a week off and on my time off I like to the different cities. So fai' I been to Utrecht, Don Haag Amsterdam, all of which ate nice, Max Harness was the of the local boys to come into the Unit and the other day One of th© Gregus boys came in. It certainly is nice to get together and have a chat about the old home town and here’s hoping the time isn’t too far distant before we will be able to Walk those familial' streets once more. Today I was informed that I would be going ®n a leave to the United Kingdom the latter part Of the month. It certainly is nice to get back to a country where one can speak to the “citizens and have a good time* Before returning home I intehd spending a leave in Exeter, (Devon and vicinity, but whether it will be this one or not I am hot certain. Here it is 9 o’clock and tea time so will sign off for now, thanking one and ail for the lively parcel.—Sincerely, Allan Fraser* Summer Complaint FOW people, especially children, escape an attaakof Summer com­ plaint during th© hot Weather. Summer complaint begins with a profuse diarrhoea very often accom­ panied by vomiting and purging. The matter excreted from tho stomach has a bilious appearance, and that, from th© bowels Watery, whitish, ill-smelling, Or oven odorless* “When the children show ahy sigh of looseness of the bowols tho mother should administer a few doses of Dr. Fowler’s Extract Of Wild Straw­ berry. so as to bring quick relief.'' This medicine has been, oh the. market for. the past 94 years. Re­ fuse substitutes. They may bo dangerous. Got ^Dr, Fowlor’S” and feel Safe. Who ® Milburn Oo.i IPUL, Toronto, Ont