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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1949-8-31, Page 7Save Your Life! Your youngsters were not born With the ability to drive n ear safely. They had to be taught. How good a teaching job have you done? Ask yourself that question as you read this true story of a farm safety specialist. "Sure is raining hard, "yang it? Tommy," "Yes, the road's getting eliek,. Maybe we'd better slow down." "Oh, bunk) It isn't slick enough to hurt any, Hank can handle the car okay." The three boys were driving along a narrow dirt road. The Sunday rain poured down as they sped to- ward town. "Hold tight!" said Hank, as they bounced over the bridge. Then they started to skid. Hank tried des- perately .to straighten the car and hold it on the road. But there was I, turn. As the car skidded it struck some loose stones, tipped on its side and slid sideways off the edge of the road. Nobody was seriously hurt and the car could be fixed. One boy had a broken nose, one had a black eye, the other had a gash on the head. Older folks said the accident was due to the recklessness of young boys. Boys are bound to be care- less until they grow up and learn by experience, they "said. Sure, experience is a good teacher. we leant best by doing. But do you have to cut off your own finger to learn that it will be very painful and won't grow back? Do you have to tip a car over to learn that 50 mi1'es an hour on a sharp wet curve is too fast? Experience is a good teacher, all right. But the smart person can learn from another's experience. There has been plenty of ex- perience in the driving of cars. No oneneeds to learn bythe hit-and- miss experience methods any more. know w that organized driver training produces safer drivers. The cost of driver training pro- grams in the schools is much less than the cost of accidents resulting from lack of training. Boys aren't naturally reckless. They just want to show how good they are. So they'll go to great extremes to show that they're the best drivers in town. Best answer to such actions is education, Remember: Be alert—don't get hurt, What A Memory! She was fat and over forty, but still kittenish.' The young man she had cornered at the party was thinking :hard for some excuse to escape. At last ,he murmured: "Do you remember the youngster who used to tickle you under the chin at schout?" ''Olt,'- she exclaimed, gushingly, "so that's who yon arei" "No," said. he, blandly. "That was my father." The Glass Houses Of Murano In .the little island of Muraino (a manse to remember), about a mile from Venice, there were already a few ,glass -houses established. "Why b y not," said the wise Council o itself "n t tse inthe year 1292, Hove all the ,glass .furnaces out of Venice and set .them up in Murano? There- by we may :mot only remove from Venice the hazard of fire, but it will be much easier to keep a sharp eye on our ,glass -workers .and see that they aro not ;bribed and •cajoled into giving away the precious secrets .ol glass -making." To this ,effect reasoned the Coun- cil, for it was .true that many ,emis- saries front other countries—espec- ially from ,England and France — were forever seeking to spy out exactly how the delicate glass, for which Venice was famous, could be produced. Artisans were offered tempting bribes and promises of protection if they would • go 10 England or France and there set up rival glass -works. Protection was a necessary part of the bargain.. , And so the beautiful island of Murano, with its vineyards and olive gardens, gradually became a place of 'roaring furnaces that de- voured wood twenty-four hours a day. Glass -houses extended for an unbroken mile and thousands of workers toiled 'at making windows for churches, glass dies that were used to stamp capital letters in manuscrips, which were then illu- minated by hand, and vast quanti- ties of beads, bottles and orna• met:tat glassware. The glass -houses at first were not large places, Usually each furnace had only one melting -pot and made only one kind of glass, . , . The masters, as a rule, kept their recipes to themselves and entrusted no snore of.their secrets than nsedessary to their assistants. This may have„„ been one of the reasons why the Venetian glass -workers, who did manage 'to escape to foreign lands and set up rival glass -works, never turned out as good, glass as that made in Murano. That, and the fact that the fine Venetian sand and the soda content made from ashes of sea -weeds, produced a quality of glass that readily lent itself to blow- ing and delicate handling,—Front "5,00() Years of Glass," by Frances Roger tuid Alice Beard, Cooling Off Period—While everyone else just talks about it, this young lady and her ti rev pooches know what to do about a heat wave. Six-year-old Yolanda Countsoto uses the bucket and tub method to lower the temperature for, left to right, Happy, Brownie and Buck. Yolanda is looking for someone to give her the same treatment. I„C �. —�i ', HRONICLES 1NGERFARM Gwendol.i> .e P. C.a ike Last week's column was written in between preparations for feeding threshers—and with the uncertainty as to whether or not they were com- ing for supper. However, I took a chance and it worked out all right. Instead of supper I had them for dinner next day. So now that little job is over — and the wheat turned out well, con- sidering the drought. After the wheat was threshed, my men turned their attention to second -crop hay— cutting, coiling. and hauling it into the barn. And it was good hay— thanks to recent rains. Our oats and barley are still out in the field because every time the men talk about drawing In, it either rains or there is a threshing to go to, To- day, for instance, the weather is fine—but Bob is away to a thresh- ing. Tomorrow there will be no threshing—so I suppose it will rain. Ah, mel The joys of farming . . . the uncertainty! But we are sure of one thing regarding tomor- row —it's going to be IIOT. Ninety here yesterday — and the robs are the samefor — p e today but around Moose Jaw it was 1071 You have to know the shadeless prairie to realize what that means. A little while ago I was alone one of our fences picking choke- cherries. There was a nice breede blowing from the west, and of course 1 was on the shady side of the fence, It was really quite pleas- ant and I could not help thinking what a difference it would make to prairie faros land . what a blessed relief ... if there was even as much shade asn oegets down here from an ordinary overgrown fence brush. So today every time I feel inclined to grumble about the heat, I am going to remember in- stead how much worse it would be on the treeless scorching prairie. Remembering that maybe I shall feel more inclined to go on with my chokecherry jelly. This is my first attempt at making it. Maybe I wouldn't be doing it now but my sister -its -law from Mattawa said, "What I would do if I were here with all those chokecherries around." I hate to think we may be missing out on something so I thought I could at least give the jelly a try — using half apple and half choke- cherry. But I wish I could trade these chokecherries for the blue- berries that grow in the Mattawa district, The high cost of living makes 'one feel inclined to try any- thing these days if it results in a slight reduction in grocery bills. And eggs. . I am sorry for housewives who have to' buy eggs. But yet, believe use, if you were buying the feed for hens to lay those high-priced eggs you would soon realize the profit is not as big as you probably imagine it to be. Perhaps this little tip may help you out a bit, 11 you have an egg with a slight crack in it, and you want to boil it, try sticking a bit of Scotchas Then t e over the crack. Th n I drop the egg into boiling water, into which o c about out a teaspoonful of salt has been added. The crack may spread but your egg-white will never boil out. And that reminds me . . do Youremember I sent out an S.O.S. last year about peeling hard-boiled eggs as I was having so much • You Don't Need A Speed Boat—All that's necessary for the newest thing in water sport is this self-propelled aquaplane. The tiny, motor -driven craft is capable of speeds up to 30 m.p.h. Martha. Mitchell is the speedster. trouble? Well, 1 had ever so many letters telling me what to do --bin I still had trouble until one writer said—"Your eggs are too fresh — they should be at least 3 or 4 days old." That was just it', , . and the reason is so obvious when 1 began to think of it. The air space of an egg increases with age. In fresh eggs the air space is practi- cally nil—so the shell sticks closer than a brother. Funny what a long time we some- times take to learn the simplest things. For instance, after 30 years I have just found out how to make a good apple pie. Raisin, yes . . but apple, no. Then one of my' friehds who makes an apple pie that just about melts in your mouth told me she always used brown sugar and I had never used anything but white. Now I can make an apple pie that everyone enjoys. Another of life's mysteries solved. Maybe after a while I'll know how to keep house — but that won't be until I've learned how to iron a tablecloth) At present I choose the line of least resistance— send my best ones out to be laun- dered. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee Q. Is it proper to ask a married man to serve as best man at a wed- dang? A, Yes; but be sure to include his wife in any of the festivities that the bridal party may engage in, . Q. If it is necessary to remove a piece of bone from the mouth, while at the table, should one use a fork, spoon or napkin? A. None of these things should be practised. Merely use the thumb and forefinger and lay the particle on the plate. Q. Is it proper for a man to leave the elevator first, if there are women on it? A. Yes; if the elevator is crowded and Ire at the door; otherwise, he should step aside and allow the women to leave first. Q. When the ceremony is over at a church wedding, should the mem- bers of the families be allowed to leave first, before the other people? A. Yes, this is the proper pro- cedure. Q. If one is called upon to serve as master of ceremonies, must one rise every time there is an an- nourn.ement or introduction to be made? A. Most certainly. Q. What is the correct way to eat stuffed celery? A. Lift it to the mouth with the fingers. .0 \DAY SCHOOL LESSON By Rev. Barclay Warren PSALMS OF JUSTICE Psalms 49:1-7; 82. Golden Text: --Justice and judg- ment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Psalm 89:14. it has been said that if the wealth of the storld were equally divided among all the people, in three years it could be back where it is now, Allowing for the exageration that accompanies such generalizations, the truth of the suggestion must be admitted, 'J sous said, "Ye have the poor with you always." Mk. 14:7. If no c•cnucmic system can completely abolish poverty, at least we can have justice. The apbatje Janes ex- horts: "My brethren, nave not Else faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of per- sons. Fur if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man fat vile raiment; and ye have respect to him that wearcth the gay clothing, and say unto hint, 'Sit •thou here in a good place' turd say to the poor, 'Stand thou there, or sit bore under my footstool:' are ye not then partial in yourselves, .and art become judges of evil thoughts?—If ye have resp: et to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors." 2:1-9, Money is power. But money cannot redeem from sin, Further- more, it does not give a priority when one stands before the Judge. Indeed it involves serious responsi- bility. He with the others must de- fendh t e poor and fatherless andido justice to the affilicted and needy, He must rid the poor and needy out of the hand of the wicked. The love of money is the root of every kind of evil, Ill getting money, let us be - war lest it get us. God will judge all men. If we would head His "Well done," then we must be faith- ful stewards over all that He has given us. We must practise the kind of justice that He will execute upon all men. How prayerfully and carefully we ought to live. Pickups From Here and There When the white man discovered this country, the Indians were run- ning it. There were no taxes, no debt, and the women did all the work. Let's get the Indians back. — Emmetsburg Reporter. The trouble with most adults is that they think their school days have ended, — Lake Mills Graphic. Scientists have traced man back 'to a fish. We have a hunch they're on the right track, — Dubuque Telegraph. It seems like Europe has always been a jigsaw puzzle with a peace missing.— Lennox Time Table. All the world loves a lover — but not on a party line. — Manning Monitor. A chip 011 the shoulder indicates that there is wood higher tip. — Lake Park News. Halflr t e people are trying to get something for nothing—the other half are trying to give nothing for something.— Guthrie Center Guth - ria n. People are funny-. Crows are shot because they are said to be expen- sive to have around. But storks are more expensive to have around, and nobody shoots thein, — Zearing Tri - County News, It's the woman who pays — but usually with some man's earnings. Mason City Globe -Gazette, • UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCROOL ` OF NURSING The school offers a five-year general training in nursing leading to Registration as a practising nurse, including qualifications for Public Health Nursing. The Degree of o,Se.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from the University of Toronto. Substantial financial help is available through bursaries and scholarships, Entrance Requirement: Senior Matrlculation.(see current Calendar) For copies of the School Calendar and further information apply to: The Secretary of the School. REGINALD IS THAT you? c TABLE 'iM»S ckme Andttewvs, According to some of the male members of my family, there's something about Itotne-made ketch- up that none of the "buughten" kind can match, (They always make such a comment about this time of year, when they hear me remark that for once I'm not going 10 make any.) Anyway, here's a really grand re- cipe, and I'm going to describe each step in the making in detail, so that you should find the directions easy to follow —I hope, For finest re- sults he tire and use only red, RIPE tomatoes; and, of course, the vinegar and spices should be the very hest you can procure, TOMATO KETCHUP 12 pounds ripe tomatoes L cups cider vinegar 1/ tablespoons broken stick cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1/ teaspoons celery seed 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 medium onions, sliced IA teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/ cups sugar 2 teaspoons paprika 1/ tablespoons salt Method—(1) 1)ip the tomatoes into boiling water, one minute, then into cold water to loosen the skins, (Putting them into a cloth or the end of an old pillow -case makes the dipping easier.) Peei. Combine your vinegar and spices; cover; and cook for half an hour. Remove from heat and let stand, (2) While the spices and vinegar simmering, place the peeled to- matoes in a kettle and mash with a potato masher. Acid onions and pepper. Heat to boiling point, then let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. (3) Run the mixture through a sieve (or food -mill). Return to stove and add the sugar, Simmer until the mixture is reduced to half its , riginal volume. (4) Strain the spices and vinegar and discard the spices. Now add this liquid to your tomato mixture; add paprika and salt. Simmer until it is the desired consistency. (5) Pour ketchup while it is boil- ing hot into hot, sterilized jars and seal. When jars are cool, label and store in a cool place. This recipe makes about three pints of rich ketchup—and, of course, there's no law against you "doubling' up" on the quantities if you think the folks will want more. Next—well, do you think you could stand for a new pie recipe? That is to say, it was new to me up to about a month ago; but since I "tri ' it out" on the folks I had several requests for repeats. It's GREEN APPLE PIE IN CHEESE CRUST 3 cups green apples, siieed 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice / teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups flour 2/3 cup shortening TA cup very cold water, (ice water if you have it). I. teaspoon salt / cup grated cheese Method—Sint and treasure flout and resift with salt. Add grated cheese. Cut fat into flour and rub it in with the fingers, working very quickly, Sprinkle iced water over mixture, a little at a time, tossing lightly with a fork. Do not overmix, Chill dough before using. Line pie - plate with crust. Sprinkle one-third of sugar and spice mixture over the pastry, `spread with apples which have been pared, cored and sliced, and cover with remaining sugar, lemon and dots of butter. Cover with top crust. Bake in a 450 - degree oven 10 minutes, reduce to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer. 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