Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1954-10-27, Page 6Vault, 7'4ssei.Py Coxc04e43.--� nen Anne. Hirst; I ain't under- stand why 50 many wives com- plain when their husbands han- die rnoneyl I handle ours, and it 1e a nuisance. My husband didn't want to be bothered with A *0 when we married three Years ago I took It on, I am too impatient by nature to enjoy the task; more than once I've made bad mistakes that landed us In a hole . . He never scolds me, just gees over the figures and straightens me out. "Once I got so discouraged I caked him to take over, He did for two Months — and forgot to pay Important bills! He doe* have a responsible position, and often works at night. I am will- ing enough to help as I can, but this job irks me and I've come to hate it. "We never quarrel about money. I give him an allowance, and if he needs more I hand that out, too; I spend little on myself because I feel guilty I'd feel better if he would do the whole thing, and I ask him for what I want; he is so indul- Zoo Parade �ufglilliN� 1 i'�fl� 41/ See how fast Baby makes friends with all these farm and circus pets ! Before Iong, he'll know each by name. Use scraps for gay, little animals — fun to make! Zoo parade quilt! Pattern 854: embroidery transfers, applique pieces for quilt, 32x44 inches. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St„ New Tor- onto, Ont. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS. Don't miss our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog! An exciting variety of crochet, embroidery, and iron -on color transfer pat- terns to send for. Plus emir com- plete patterns printed in book. Send 25 cents for your copy to- day! Gifts and bazaar best sel- lers! gent that I'm sure 1 wouldn't mind .. le there an easy way to manage? DAD MANAGER" FIGURES ARE COMFORTING * The word budget frightens * you, I expect, yet how can you know where you are * spending too much if you don't * keep a record of it? That is * all a budget is. Your bank, • or the dime store, has house- * keeping budget books that will' rgive you a start. Get one. Begin immediately; put * down every dollar (cash or * check) under its proper head.. * in — rent, food, clothes, con- * trlbutlons, incidentals, ete. At e the end of the month, add * up each column, That will * show you how much you have • spent and for what. Set aside • some sum, however small, for • regular savings. If you find * yourself in a hole again. that " wiil prove a comfort. * Buy a desk calendar, with • a page for every day. As each * hill comes in, observe when * it is due and millre a note * on the calendar so you won't * forget to pay it. * You needn't keep s budget * forever, you know; a few * months of careful use will • indicate your average ex- * penses. Then you will find • where you can economize if * you must, or buy that new * frock without feeling guilty. • Also. you will feel a grand " relief knowing that bills are * being paid on time; that este- " blishes one's credit, a valu- * able asset. * Since your husband is so * busy and dislikes the task * anyhnw. you can .spare him * this burden -- and won't he * be proud that you've licked * the job! * Don't be afraid of it; once * figures are mastered, they can * be fascinating. Approach them * as a challenge. Take your • time. and soon you will feel * the Lift of conquering an un- • welcome chore, * — And how many other ▪ wives will envy you your * husband's faith! * • "HE DOUBLE-CROSSED ME!" "Dear Anne Hirst: F o r six months I've been going with a wonderful girl — and then my brother came home from Korea. She met him, and now they are inseparable! I feel sure they love each other. I had not told her for any- body) that I loved her because I wasn't sure, but this inter- ference has crystallized my af- fection. I don't see how I can go on without her! Yet I want her to be happy, even if it must be with someone else. 'Don't you think he should have been more loyal? I feel I've been double-crossed by a brother I've always been close to." HURT AND JEALOUS" e You are doing your brother e an injustice, in my opinion He * did not know you were in * love with the girl. The two * were immediately attracted, • and naturally they are always * together. You have lost out — * but could you lose to a better * man? * You say you want the girl's * happiness more than your * own. Now you have the chance to prove it. If these two DRESS IT LIP—This group of Italian film "queens" have been asked to lift their necklines before being presented to Queen Elizabeth II, They were in London to attend an Italian movie festival. The girls ares Sophia Loren, upper left; Gina Lollo- brigida, upper right; Antonella Lualdi, lower left and Nadia Gray, lower right. * marry, you will rejoice with • them, and carry your dis- " appointment silently. * Should this happen, don't ▪ grow bitter. I am confident • that another happiness will * come to you after a while. * A young man capable of such * unselfish love as you are will " not be alone for long. • • • Many a husband dislikes han- dling figures, but thinks "the Mite. woman" not capable. Show your husband what a good mana- ger you can be ... Anne Hirst is here to advise you practically, too. Write her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., N e w Toronto, Ont. OlkiitiaS * INGERFtM C d cl.tz..e P Cexk e It is often said there should be a good dog on every farm. With that we agree. A well- trained dog is invaluable. A good cattle dog is also generally a good house dog too. Our Tippy is just that sort of dog. Re- member I told you a few weeks back how she came to the res- cue when Partner was dealing with a strange bull. And of course no one could visit the house or the barn without Tippy giving us fair warning. That's fine for the average ets- itor, but when the caller hap- pens to be afraid of dogs and there is no one around, that's a different story. Last Sunday was the Harvest Festival at our church. Atter supper I *ent down to the evening service but Partner True happiness springs from Moderation r COgrfig (1749 c 1832) the J %ouse f Seagram Men Wvha think of tomorrow practice atoderaliw! today I+:yJ,�i�.`�fnm^^.-."4�.term•.,..,,,w„'rr""""���1{�,,' D•, went out to milk his cows. (Those cows interfere with so many things we should like to do to- gether.) About seven -forty- five visitors arrived. The Man at the Wheel was going on to make another call while his wife and daughter visited with me. L— was nearly up to the house when Tippy came on the run from the woodshed, bark- ing furiously. L— hurriedly wedged herself between the screen -door and the inside door, knocking with repeated ur- gency. But of course there was no one to answer the door—ex- cept Honey. Honey, hearing Tippy barking outside decided she might as well do her share from the inside. So there they were—a perfect trio. Tippy, Honey and L—, frantically calling to her husband to come and get her. But the Man at the Wheel was afraid of dogs too so all he did was sit there and shout encouragement to his wife—over the barking of the dogs—to come on back to the car, the dogs wouldn't hurt her! Which was true. Fortunately Partner heard the commotion and left the barn to investigate the cause. In a little while all was peace and quietness. And thus I found things when I returned home half an hour later. But I am not too sure that our friends agree with the idea the every farm family should have a good dog. Naturally we were sorry our friends found themselves in such a predicament but we still 'f e e 1 it was unnecessary. We also think that a person might as well not keep a dog at all as keep one that doesn't bark, Dogs of course have a great in- stinct regarding human reaction to their watch -dog tactics. A dog knows very well when a person is afraid of him—and the more fear the person shows the more the dog barks. Walk up to a house or barn and take ab- solutely no notice of any dog that runs out to meet you and the chances are he will just go about his business satisfied that you have no evil designs upon the house or its occupants. For my part the only kind of dog I am afraid of is the kind that slinks along behind me and doesn't bark. That sort of dog needs watching. Well, we seem to be getting " plenty of rain these days, but was there ever a fall that was more beautiful? The few nights of white frost that we got a little while ago really did the trick. And now the current spell of warm weather is pro- longing the season of colour and charm. And what is left in the garden is still growing. Last week I was busy potting the geranium slips I had rooted in the garden. And speaking of geraniums we have one small bed at the back of the house, hard as clay, and yet it grows the biggest geraniums I ever saw. I picked two leaves the other day—one measured seven inches across the other six and a half. One plant. had 32 heads in full bloom at one time. And then, just as it was at the height of its glory something began happening to my lovely geranium. One by one the Ieaves turned brown and died, but they did not drop oft. In a few weeks it was a sad look- ing plant although It kept on bfnnnHnit. Yesterday I decided How Can I Q. Hew ran 1 wast; swede Jackets? A. Wash In wean water and soap suds, to which has been added about one tablespoon of household ammonia to a gallon of water. Rinse and stretch to the desired size to dry. Q, How can I avoid wasting cream? A. Rinse the cream pitcher with cold Water before pouring the cream in it. This will pre- vent the cream from sticking to the sides of the pitcher. .Q. Row can I hake the veil- ing of a room look much high- er? A. Hang the curtains from the top of the window to the floor instead of stopping at the bottom of the window. Q. slow can I prevent coal Prom burning too quickly? A. This willnot happen if a solution of one-half pound of washing soda to a gallon of water is sprinkled over the coal a few days before burning. It will also give more heat. Q. How can I hasten the cook- ing ooking when using a double boiler? A. The cooking will be quick- ened if salt water is put en the outer part of the double boiler. It will create a greater heat than if ordinary water is used. Q. How can I remove ink stains that are on 'wood? A. Apply equal parts 02 lin- seed oil and vinegar. Use a soft cloth. Q. How can I clean white felt? A. Use a mixture of one quart of cornmeal, one cup salt, and one cup flour. Cover the hat with this and allow to re- main for 24 hours, then brush off. This will clean only the soil, not spots. eat shortening (it should be at West two Inches deep) to 37Q5 )n a deep-frying pan, (If a tat thermometer is not available, test fat temperature with a cube of bread—the bread should brown in 60 seconds). Cut 1 pound fitlete of any suitable dab into serving eked pleces and sprinkle ligboy with salt, Mix and sift into a bowl I e. once -sifted pastry flour (or74 cup once -sifted all-purpose flour), 1i tops. Magic Baking Powder and 3. tsp. salt; stir in H c, very cold water and boat until batter is very smooth; Dip fish pieces in batter and then fry in heated shortening, turning once, until golden. Drain thoroughly on absorbent paper, sprinkle lightly with salt and keep hot until all Bell has been cooked. Yield - 4 servings, Always Dependable Q. How can I remove the ink from a piece of linen that has been in the laundry and return. ed with a number on it? A. Apply a saturated solu- tion of cyanide of potassium with a camel's hair brush. Wash in cold water immediately after the mark is removed, Q. How can T revive the col- ors of an Oriental rug? A, By going over it with a cloth dampened in a vinegar and water solution. Q. How can I make it easy to thread the needle of the sewing machine? • A. Slip a piece ot'.white paper or cloth behind the needle and see how much easier it is, Q. How can I make an inex- pensive lotion for an oily skin? A. A splendid lotion is the use of fresh water containing a little lemon juice. The "P" on Pat Brady's sweater stands for "Pretty," not for "Pennsylvania." The model is a model of all cheerleaders who add a warm touch to football fields across the nation on chilly fall days. it was no longer a thing of beauty nor could it possibly be a joy forever, so I pulled the plant up by the roots. Turning it upside down I examined the woody stalks and found a dozen or more creamy -white insects in and around the roots—insects like miniature centipedes — lots of legs and a pair of prong-like feelers. Without a doubt these insects had been responsible for the slow death of the plant. But what were they and how does one get at the things to stop their work of destruction? If anyone knows the answer I should be glad of advice as 1 hope to have a Iot of geraniums bedded out next year, and it would be awful if they all went the same way. Our grandson was here yes- terday and he must be getting to know his grandma as he went to sleep in my arms while his mummy and daddy were out picking apples. A Real "Hit Show" Oklahomat Closed at the St. James Theatre on May 29, 1948, after a New York run of 2,202 performances — five years and nine weeks — the longest run of any musical entertainment in the history of the theater . In April, 1947, a London com- pany opened at Drury Lane, where it ran .for 1,1511 per- formances — three and a hall years. Oklahoma!' has played in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, and has been produced for the armed fortes in Germany.' Just what is the ultimate se- cret of this musical play that can appeal to audiences in ever . part of the world (Italy, France, and Spain will doubtless capi- tulate sooner or later)? Here is a possible li 1 n 1, from Lionel Bale's review, in the Dalin Mail. of the London production: This smash hit is not an rr•e- ping of stars. It is color plus music wit plus dancing, put to- gether with a sort of inspired single-mindedness to re-create on stage the young people of a youthful part of the earth. It is youth that Oklahoma! brings to us; youth, and some- thing else that this puzzled and bedeviled world is so desper- ately looking for — hope. — From "Some Enchanted Eve- nings," by Deems Taylor, Decorate your ceiling with balloons for children's party. Inflated balloons will stick t0 the ceiling without cellulose tape, if you lightly rub each balloon over your hair to create electricity. Teen Separates 10-16 4841 /What a boon to a teenager's back -to -school wardrobe ! Sew the waist -clinching weskit, flar- ed skirt, wing -collared blouse — in a host of Fall fabrics and hues! Mix 'n' match 'em for an eternity! Pattern 4841, Teenage Sizes 10, 12, 14, 18. Size 12 skirt, 134 yards 54 -inch; weskit, 1 yard 35 - inch nap; blouse, 1% yards 35 - inch fabric. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit. Hai complete illustrated instructions. Send THIRTY - FIVE CENTS (35eY in coins (stamps cannot bo accepted)"'for this pattern, Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STILE NUMBER, Send order to Box 1, 129 Eighteenth St., New Torontq Ont. CELEBRATE' > Christmas . OVERSEAS! CHRoNM 3° utsEo GS t1lPEBlEN1(�& SE�At1YES SENGER „ NCONIN" u.Ms�r m paeb` cnl. Green - Nay. 27 cck and ti PBlak•neY of Candndon Tobe„� bN)ce: • Noov**A�..�It►,iMnad.sS”. s"aAsnMatixAnRio1NA ol"r�dH oa,n0Ms.lwNIT u.) o•yf e hw '"4"'"York Pfac•.. Travel Cunard to BRITAIN or EUROPE at Thrift -Season Rates This year, say "Merry Christmas" to your loved ones back home— in +erson! Imagine how thrilled they'll be! Think what fun it will be for yon/ Seeing familiar faces again. well -remembered scenes in the Old Country. Gala Christmas festivities await you on board Cunard's famous ships -parties, dances, movies, sports, or just relax! Come join the funl Cunard's low, thrift -season rates are now in effect -- so book your passage ight away .. for the happiest Christmas of your life ... and remember. getting there is lull theism! See Yout Local Agent—No One Can Serve You Battey Cunard Line Corner Bay & Wellington Streets, Toronto, Ont. f � 3