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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-05-27, Page 7THURS. "MAY, 27, 1943 HOUSEHOLD? ECONOMICS THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD EWE 7 CARE, OF CHITulREN COOKING M hese days, when tea must yield the utmost in flavour, quality is• of supreme importance: Ask for . The Family. Doctor 1 «.r",".114.~# r, 00.• By "PEG" 'Ting -a ling -a ling -a ling. Finally these sociable chats turned "Doctor yon are wanted at the into such deep arguments that he 'phone," said Jane. now quarrels with every one. He "Yes, yes, well perhaps I had bet- usuallyhas been hear a real fight ter come out and see her. An start- when I am called. His .home life has ing err my rounds in -a few minutes got to be terrible and the whole thing -and will can in." is most pathetic. He and his wife Doctor Reynolds, who served the have gone to live with a son and 'I +district for some forty years had some times fear the breaking up of sold his practise to a young doctor that home too: When I am called I •starting out in life and was retiring. usually leave a bottle of that mix - The two doctors were going out to- ture called ""peace". At thnes it gather for the first time, the retir- takes days and days to get him set - Ing doctor was introducing his sue- tied down, Then he will be alright •cessor. until he gets iutoanother argument.. They try to keep him at home but it The first cast was in response to is an awful condition to have to com- • the telephone message which 'had bat. It all began just with the habit just been received. of contradicting the statements of They made six calls and then re -.other people." 'turned to the office to discuss the different cases, the older man about Now you remember that third case, to give up his work and the younger. that child. Re is just fourteen but • one commencing his worthy calling. since his early childhood' he has been' The names of the different ail- troubled with "anger", something meets do not correspond to our mod]- displeases stile. and • the first thing cal term of to -day but the diseases they know he has picked up anything themselves cause about as much within reach and has thrown it at • trouble, as many of the nnpeoiroun soma one. He will end on the gal - cable conditions we now fall heir to. lows or in one of our. Mental Hos- "Well" said Dr. Reynolds, "1 have lntals. He has just been allowed to been among these people for many - go on with it until now very little many years, in fact since I graduat- can be done with him 'by those who '•ed, A. great 'number of them I have any authority to punish him. brought into the world and have When I am called I give hint a large treated them through diseases of dose of "gentleness" in order to try childhood, youth, and on.up as theto make him feel ashamed of him Years went on. I have been with them also when their call came to go up higher, when no medical skill could keep them any longer on earth. That first case was purely what we call "envy"; The patient and her sister were married about the same time, but financially'her sister made a much better match than she did. The sister has had rather a care free life while this one has had to battle along bringing up a large family on • the wages of a working man. .She : has a good home, but not much men - TCL MIXING BOWL 8y ANNE ALLAN Hydro Homo Economist RHUBARB, TRE OL0 TIMID FAY- ORITIP IS IN SEASON NOW Hello Homemakers!: Our chilly Spring weather has retarded rhubarb growth, so perhaps yen haven't used your sugar dividend yet! The extra pound of sugar for use with rhubarb is secured with Blue Coaeon No. 1 (Spare B) in Ration Beek No. 2, which expires May 31st. Along with the amount you can save out cf your weekly ration, this extra pound of sugar will help you to serve the family its favourite rhubarb dishes for quite a while. Af:e,• June 1st, of course, "canning" sugar will be available to those who sent in their applications. Rhubarb is grand. for pies and des- serts as well as preserves. 1)o plant one or two roots if you have the space—It's a hardy 1 erunniai and easy to grow. It's not only convenient and economical to have yore• rhubarb and other garden 'porducts right at your kitchen door but a tine -saver as well. You don't need to spend time searching for different feeds to get variety into your menus—just learn to serve the foods you have at hand. in different ways; Good waecime psy- chology, too! Of course, you know that freshly. picked :fruits and vege- tables have finer flavour awl are richer in vitamins. - RECIPES • " Rhubarb Dessert 4 cups cut•rhubarb;1-2 cup sugar or 1-4 cup sugar and 1-4 cup honey. Wash' and' cut r'hubarb into inch Lengths. Place in upper part of dou- ble boiler, cover and cook with sug- ar. Do not stir. Rhubarb Shortcake 2 cups flour, 1-2 tsp. soda, 1 cup thick sour milk, 1 tsp, salt, 2 tbs. shortening. Cut shortening into measured flour self. The parents are now realizing soda and salt. Add liquid gradually that they 'have "spared the rod" but 'nixing with a fork to a soft dough. they have spoiled their child. A good Owing to the difference in sour milk trouncing in his 'young days might it is not always possible to determine have helped a great deal but it is too the exact amount of liquid. Turn late to start that tow. dough on lightly floured board and "The next case was in a home where I am called ,quite often in I have mixed several things together fact too much so. They have what and have called it "faith". Itis a we call "erevellin.gs. They began.' wonderful remedy if they will only some months ago having parties of take it, but as you go on in life you some kind to raise money for war will many times find your preserip- work. There were a few friends in tions on the pantry shelf with just a for the evening. At first they just few doses taken out of the bottle.• ey to get along with. One could notused aoft drinks for their refresh- Faith" is a positive cure for worry say she is reallyif the patient will just persist in tak- siek'yet from time menta but as tune went on their to time she becomes very jealous of drinks became harder. The day ing it. That woman has picked up her sister. Her mind • dwells on thefollowing one of these parties I ani wonderfully. I saw her in chuigh • difference of their stations in life. I ,usually callad in. How disgusting it ,last .Sunday. She was joining in the 'nearly always know when she has is! One would just like to take and -hymn singing and seemed interested Iock them up tiiitil they get some in the sermon. sense into their heads. It has now "Yes, faith • in Jesus Christ and got to be an affair of the day as well constant prayer will string patients as of the night and sad to say it ap-I through all these diseases andit is plies to women as well as men. Worst the only thing that will." of all they are inviting our young! "On one occasion I was asked to a folks in, especially those belonging home— to the forces. I . have 'talked and Ting -a ling -a .ling. talked to them but it does not seem to have any effect. Now, I have 'be had word from her sister for I usual- ly receive a call. What treatment do I prescribe? Well usually I give her those old standby tablets of "love" and. they seem to work won- ders with her. She will take them for a:few days and you cansee an improvement. Maybe I will have to go back a second time and strengthen the dose, but usually in a week or two she is as happy as ever• . gun giving thein "goodness" in large doses hoping that will help to coun- over." "My boy, when you start out in texact the influence. The sad part of "Guess we will have to leave that your profession there are many it is that these young men and worn other ease discussion as we are wan - things winch you will have to en are going out into the world an. ted down the street in a hurry, but work out for yourself, Make' your- they have been taught a habit which son, always remember that if you self a ca -partner with God and •he'they inay never overcome".• keep in close touch with, your Sav- will never fail you. Never be afraid "That lash case was a very. pitiful lour that He will go with you to "Doctor you are wanted on the phone." "Yes, No, Yes, well I will go right to speak for Him for you will have one. That woman is the mother ee every ease and will instruct you 'opportunities along that line whichlsix children. Her husband passed where no •Earthly help will be any no one else will ever have. away when the children were eom use to you. I am so pleased that the In the hroadeast of Prince Minister paratively small. sbe had hal. a man is to follow Inc is a ;'believer in Churchill some months ago, he used I great strength' to bring them up the crucified . Christ and the risen the expression, "Blood, sweat end l'Two of the boys and one girl have'Savi:our for no young man or woman tears" That was, of course in refer- turned out very badly. That little should undertake this work unless enoe to the tragie'state of the world lo`''jler belongs to the girl. She goes he 'has. first given his heart to God to -day. The base of all ,h,:: csefic,'. otic to work now anal mother looks and has' asked hum. to be his Partner ty is jest .simply that people were after little John, The whole affair in this great business of saving lives •quarrelling,: Now that socondease 'has worried .her so thatshecannot and souls. There are many trials and we calked in to see is what we might see good in anything; That case almost overwhelming' disappointments classify as the disease of ""quarrell- eon -tee under the. diagnosis of "won- which wonis be very hard to hear ing". That rnan used to be a quiet 1y' ai'd you will :fine] that avery heed without I3is help. 1 peaceful soul until he , beeasne, an condition •to raced with. I have given No matter how busy _you are aI- areatuer• politician. Then he would .this disease a great cleat of thought ways take tiitue.:for conunuiiion with and slave tried to work out some so- your Heavenly Father. gather with some otheos in the gen- lutien which will make the future The groat Physician now is here, corner and talk and argue half the eras store of stand • the street' brighter for those so afflicted. At The sympathizing Jesus. last I think I Have found some thin "PEG" eight if anyone would listen to li;iin, g• COUPON PROBLEMS AS ANSWERED BY LONDON RATION BOARD OFFICE Price Board Facts o� Wartime Interest Your questions will be answered by the Women's Regional Advisory Com• indttee to rile •Consumers Branch„ Wartime Priees and: Trade Board, and should be sent to 291 Dundas Street, Do I need to make out a new appli- cation to, have this equipment added to my machine? A. No. For rationing purposes this is considered as an attachment, a de- vice for making a presently useful machine more serviceable for which an application to purchase need not be made. London. Q. I have a permit to buy some 'Q. May a grocer charge for. corn farm equipment valued at $900 from syrup jars, refunding this charge my merchant. He is willing to allow when the jars are returned?. A. No charge may be made for the corn syrup jars. Q. How can my wife tell what quality of beef she is buying? A. All beef must be marked by a stamp supplied to all persons hold- ing a slaughter permit. This will show the grade and quality of the meat as well ,as the license and per- mit number of the slaughterer. Q. I have ordered and applied for a combine without a scourkleen at- tachment which has been granted: I have since discussed it with a friend of mine who thas used one for two or three years. He strongily advises that I should have a scourkleen at- tachment put on mine when it is be- ing assembled for delivery. I have decided to do this if I can get one, pat out,, Cut into circles and bike in electric oven at 450'degrees for 10 minutes. Splib and serve with thick rhubarb sauce between and on top. Sauce -6 cups of cut washed rhu- barb ]n saucepan placed on electric element turned Low for 5 minutes, Then to High, end add about 2-3 cup of sugar. Cook only a few minutes stirring frequently. Rhubarb Tarts - 2 caps thick rhubarb sauce, 2 eggs separated, 1 tsp. grated orange rind, 1-4 cup fine sugar. Combine the rhubarb sauce, egg yolks and orange peel. Cook in top of double boiler, stirring constantly, un- til thickened. Pour into bait shells. Beat the egg whites till stiff " and add sugar gradually, beating until mixture stands in peaks. Place a spoonful in each tart and bake in elec- tric over 350 degrees about 12 to 15 minutes or until delicately brown- ed. Makes 8 tarts of fairly large size. To Can Rhubarb me $2000 for some pigs I have but tells me I will have ti. rale. $2U0 in cash as well. Is that correct? A. Your dealer is cle nt beiaese the order ca.is for g pays,•"` of one third in cash before any teal in can be made. The pigs are tryde inmot c.^.sli. Q. Kirdly inform nee" through the "Question and Answers column" if I would be allowed ?niu; est sugar f•;r a wedding cake anti .Ise for the ic- ing. I am being mIrxied in June. A. Ane sugar for your welling cake would have to l•e token from your evert rations. As' to the icing, you could make your own tern your ra- tions or could have sea cake iced at a confectioner's store, To Issue Rations to Farm. Workers Rural dwellers who have been worrying about feeding hired help coating in for seeding, threshing and other temporary jobs can put their fears aside as far as rations are concerned. Special supplies of the rationed Board's Enforcement Administration. commodities are going to be made Cases against seven persona were available to then, announces the Ra- dismissed. tion Administration of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. e According to the new ruling, rural residcrta looking for e a -rib n itioi'a for threshers, silo fille.,, fruit pack- ers, r beep shearers end ; tieli .hut1d tnia•e application to 1 Loral Rat- ion Poard. The apple. ition should state (a) the speer:., nature of Inc extra work; (b) the estimated nttiit- ber of workers _(ci the number of days they will be 'tippioyed, at:d (di the total number c meals to be ser- ved. Application for less than 12 meals mill not be eonsidered, The Ration Administration points out. V_ More Coupons Are Falling Due Here are the dates on which union coupons are due; Butter coupons 6 to 11 ars now va Coupons 12 and 13 will fall due on Thursday, May 27. Coupons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 expire May 31. Sugar, tea and coffee coupode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are good and nos. -7 and 8 are due Thursday, May 27. They are good indefinitely, The special blue coupon (Share B) for one pound of sugar for home- grown rhubarb is valid until June 1. Y • Break Regulations, 73 Are Convicted During one week convictions or 73 persons for breaches of the WPTB regulations were reported in Canale. Offences by 23, persons under gaso- line and tire rationing regulations and taxicab regulations of the Tran- sit Controller also led to convictions reported during the week by the Wash and trim slender stalks. Do not remove skim. Cut into 3-4 inch pieces. Use 1 cup of sugar to each quart jar (or 1-2 cup to .a pint.) Put a thin layer of sugar in the bottom of jar, then 'alternate layers of rhubarb and sugar with a layer of sugar on top. Pack very tightly, using a wood enspocn or mash*. P'artialiy .deal and process, in boiler, gently boiling on electric element 25 minutes. To Can Rhubarb Sauce Add enough water to rhubarb to prevent burning. Cook until soft. Add, 3-4 cup sugar to 1 quart rhubarb. Fill sterilized jars. Seal tightly, TAKE A TIP: 1. To prevent rhubarb pies from boiling, use strips of wet cheesecloth or" butter -wrapping cut in 2 inch widths. Press the one edge to rim of pie and Iet other side fall over fluted pie crust. Overlap ends well. 2. Other variations of rhubarb deserts: Upside-down, Cake, ,Rhubarb Betty, 11hubarb Steamed Pudding, Deep Rhubarb Pie, Rhubarb Sponge. TIRE QUESTION BOX Mrs. C. N. asks: My sealers are not air tight although i have used. new rubber and metal rings.' They leak when turned upside: down. Answer: Testing sealers by fil- ling theta with water"is not always a .rue test. If your fruithaskept in these jars before and they are not chippedor cracked, we believe they should be satisfactory if, you use new rings. Some jars are off level ,ants it has be/en %suggesfked: boat two rubber rings might help, It is im portant to use force to seal the jars. Ante Allen invites you to write to her: % "Minton News -Record. Send ih your questions on ',homemaking problems incl watch this column for +replies. Ruling Conserves Flannelette Yardage Women with babies and children, who find flanelette absolutely essen- tial to their welfare have found help through an order issued from Otta- wa by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. The order, now ,effective cane for limitations on certain garments and will conserve, 230,000 yards. V Back Meatless Tuesdays With A'S'mile FOOD IS A. WEAPON OF WARi supplies,including Vastfoodd g more than 40% of Canada's meat produc- tion, must be sent to our Allies and fighting men overseas. "Meatless Tuesdays" in all public eating places began in Canada on May 4th, es the first step in meat rationing. By eat- ing meat substitutes on Tuesdays, Canadians can keep fit and send more food to the fighting fronts, - GREEN FINGERS I cannot ever understand Why ivy withers at my hand, Why lilacs squirm and fade and die Beneath my over anxious eye. Why tulips hide beneath the earth And roses are of paltry worth When I have given them my care— I know but this—it is not fair! My neighbor's garden plot is small And yet her hollyhocks grow tall; Her earth is not so rich as mine, But ah, her rhododendrons shine, bier evergreensare small and brief; Her flowers bloom beyond belief; Ah, I have felt the earth's rebuff-.-. My fingers are not green enough! Anne Mary Lawler.