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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1943-08-12, Page 7AUG. 12, 1943. THE 'CLINTON .NEWS -RECORD THE HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS MAIRPOMMATIWINAIIIINV CARE OF CHILDREN. COOKING PAGE 7,;,;. PACE HEALTH �llp O -day, as always, the `Salado' label is your guarantee of 'a uniform blend of fine . quality teas. sr 3E 116 s Did you ever hear of suoh a thing ..as an ant lion? It builds its Home at the base', of a conical shaped hole 'dug in sand or dirt. To all appear- ances there is. nothing to be seen but cif you watch you will presently see -an ant going over the edge of the ,crater and gradually. the sand. begins to slip and IittIe by little -the viotim 'i:s drawn to its doom. When it gets within reach of the ant lion a feeler cometh through the soil, clutches its victim and drawe it into its den. Then s[I is quiet as before. There is one redeeming feature, if 'the ant which is about to be captured • is sarong enough it can work its way 'back to the top and over the edge and thus be saved from an untimely death • but an ant with little strength, hit; small chance of being saved from the clutches of an ant lion. Now let, us in a very imperfect 'way compare this to our Iife work. We all know or at least should re- alize that from the time of the fall of Adam and Eve that a devil has tram- ' ;ped, or perhaps we should say has slipped lightly through the length and breadth of the world. As we cannot see the ant lion unless we dig him out (and find a creature larger than a big ant) so we do not see the devil but • he is here trying in every poss- ible way to induce us to step near en rough his den so that he can get hold of us. If we will not go of our own accord then he has many means in- vented by which: we will almost un- knowingly drag us ito his net. The ant lion does not construct his home on a square plan so that if an ant fell in it Wright land beyond its 'reach, but it is conical in shape so that unless the 'ant is strong it must fall .within its clutches. Then too the sand is clean and enticing and as the victim looks down all seems per- fectly a place which might make a _good home for it. The temptation is there and the, first thing the ant knows it has started on its downward course. The ant lion has done every thing in its power to make the way 'bright and cheerful for the unwary "Victim. - As we look at the many temptations into which Christians as well as peo- ple of the world have fallen we will find that the arch fiend has tried just the same tactics with us and we one and all, time and again, have fal- len. • e . Take for instance the young men and women as well as older ones, :who are smoking and drinking. It has nev- er been any novelty to seea man smoke, but we can recall when as children we used to go peeking around at an yid woman who smoked a clay pipe, which had done many years ser- vice. Now it is hard to find a rest- aurant where women are not smoking There are many opinions pro and eon about this habit, but it is a personal question which must be decided be- tween the individual and his or her God. Are our beer parlors dirty and un- inviting. Not at the beginning of the day., but could those who enter them then realize what they are like at the closing time they world never think of going into them. Can we imagine any woman in her sane senses taking any part in such debauchery? What applies to women also is applicable to men. Here again the 'devil is reaching out to grab and drag into his lair our bright and happy young people and making of them the future wrecks of our lands. We cannot tread off the 'narrow path and expect to have any respectability in the future. If we will we eau look into the future and see the time when the members of our 'family will be ashamed of us. - They will live constantly under a cloud of dread as to what is going to happen' next, and relief will be truly theirs 'when if we do not reform they will stand beside our open grave and hear the commitment service spoken by a minister who had to ponder some rime before he knew what to say about us, What was the start of all that? Our first drink, We must be- seech ourselves to leave the poison, •for such it might be called alone. We Inlay think 'Oh I am not afraid. I am Make a drink and then never take an - I other_' We have never tried it and do leer w� 1. Take no chances for in all probability we will be just another victim. A party of young people gather to - Montgomery Watches His Army Chase Rommel gethor .and one of them begins to 'pass the cigarettes. It looks all very in- viting to some one who has never smoked before. The devil says "Oh, just take oup it won't hurt you, They. will think you are a sissy if youdon't' so rather than be so classed we take our first smoke. Thne goes on, we do not want our parents to know we smoke but at times we have a hard job to keep it from them. Money. which should he used for other pur poses is put into smokes. Later per- haps sickness strikes. us. We go to a Doctor. He advises us to quit smoking so out we go with the thought "I can- not have my smoke 'to -night" but again the devil says "one will not hurt you" Only then do we realize that the devil has .• the upper hand in our lives and.we cannot stop. A minister from the city was going out to supply for the Sunday services in a small town. His host and hostess were pleased to he having their dau- ghter home from the same city. She was a young lady who seemed very humble and to fit admirably into the Christian home where the minister was guest, She spoke about one of the city churches as if she were a regular attendant at the services. The parents were very proud of her .and the four had a very happy week end. The minister and the young girl took the same train back to the eity and sat together talking over the hap- penings of the days at home. Not long after the train had start- ed the lady asked to be excused. Tak- ing ' her suit case she went to the dressing room some time after she re- turned and the • minister hardly recog- nized her. She was made up and dress- ed in such a way that her parents would have been saddened to see her. The minister was astounded and alarmed. He did his best to find out how she spent her tiine in the city but without success. She was not the young lady he had met in the home of her parents. When the train .drew into the city, he much against her wish carried her suit case. The reason 'for this objec- tion was clearly apparent when she was met and cordially greeted by a web known business man who was immediately recognized by the minis- ter. This man had a beautiful wife and several children. The triangle of mar- ried' life was fast making havoc of what at one time had -been a home of much happiness.' • This'young girl had come to the city from a Christian home but the devil had almost immediately put out his clutches to take her and to have her as one of his following. All this was absolutely unknown to her par- ents. The question arises as to whether parents are -careful enough in keep- ing in touch with their sons and dau- ghters when they leave home and go out to make their own way in the world. There are many fine young men and women who have come to -ori; cities and who have stood firm to the teaching of their young days but there are also many who have been taken prisoners and have even been execut- ed by the devil. Are we doing all we can to help these girls and .boys, men and women or are we allowing them to drift on and on till there is little chance of reclaiming them? These are just three instances of many which 'night be given of the pitfalls into which the devil is trying to entice us. The story of the young girl is one of the many true incidents which night be told along the sa line. We may say "nothing can be done about these things." Yes indeed ,mesh can be done. Parents, spend much more time in prayer and less in world ly amusements. There is no temptation which can- not .be overcome by prayer. Never was prayer needed as badly in the world as it is today, for like the ant lion, the devil is hidden :but is always putting forth every effort to catch us unawares. Bven before temptation 1 comes our way let us pray earnestly that God will keep us in His care and ]tceping• He will do it if we ask Him and how much more .happy our lives will be, "Trust in the Lord, to hide thee, Wait on the Lord to guide thee;. So shall no ills betide thee Day by day Picture made during the 8th Army's er•a1 Grant taken he is, watching his vietorions thrive across the Western asnny pursue the fleeing,Afrika 1 orps :.Desert shows: General Montgomery back across mile Lifter mile of -desert, C-in-C, 8th Array, in the forward bet-' out of Egypt and across Libya. '•':tie Iine. From the turret of his Gen -I Rise with his fear before thee, Tell of the love Heborethee,:: Sleep with His Shadow o'er thee Day by day—Till He come, ktpr,,G,r THE MIXING BOWL n By ANNE ALLAN Hydro Homo honomist THIS YEAR'S PICKLES Hello Homemakers! A search war- rant is being made for sugarless re- eipes for relishes: This year, pickles must he made without sugar or with the little you are able to save from your ration. Just like everything else that is not easy to obtain, is one reason why we hope to have a supply on our own shelf. We've just opened beets canned by the saccharine method last year and they are real good. Because- we eat a small amount of relish at any time, we are recommending the fol- lowing reeipes: Saccharine Pickles 1 teaspoon Sacehrine — exact measurement (if too much is used it produces a bitter-swdet flavour in the product), 1 teaspoon powdered alum, 1 cupful salt, 1 gallon white wine vinegar. Stir the' powdered alum, saccha- rine and salt into the vinegar and it is ready for use. Prepare the pickles; wash, cut and, dry. Pack in sterlized jars. Spices can be added (preferably dill), Pour solution over the pickles and seal tight. This produces about ten quarts. This solution may be made and kept in a jug; and poured over cucumbers when enough to make a jar full is available. If it is to be used on beets, the alum should be omitted. -Beets preserved by this means may be used within a few hours. Cucumbers pickled with this solution should always be allowed to stand for two or three weeks. Pickled Silver .Skin Onions Soak one cup white onions (peeled) in strong brine for 24 hours. Soak in fresh water 1 hour and drain. Mix the following: 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1 table- spoon sugar, I tablespoon allspice, Ye tablespoon white mustard seed, 2 peppercorns. Boil 1 minute. Pack onions into clean sterilized jars. Cover with boiling syrup and seal. Dill Pickles Wash cucumbers and wipe well. Pack into jars, To 1 quart jar add: 4 teaspoons salt, 1 small hot red pepper, 1 clove garlic, dill and sav- ory. Beet Relish Fill jar with mixture of vinegar and water in proportion of 1 quart of white vinegar to 2 quarts water. Seal tightly. Ready to use in 6 weeks. 8 cups chopped cooked beets, Via cups chopped red peppers, 1 cup chop- ped onions, 1 cup horseradish, grated nF cup sugar, 1r/a tablespoons • salt, 4 cups vinegar, Cook beets until tender. Remove shins and chop. Add. onions and pep- pers. Combine all ingredients and cook until mixture is clear. Pour the hot mixture into sterilized jars and seal, • :Sour Mustard Pickle Sauce Use half -cup vegetable combina- tions to make 1 quart, such as onions, sliced or tiny, cern; yellow beans, cut; cauliflower flowerets, cucumbers, sli- ced; green peppers, chopped-. Cover with weak brine and let Stand overnight. Drain and soak in clear water for J. hour. Add 1 cup vinegar and let stand 15 minutes. Cook .10-15 .minutes. Drain, Add sweet or sour mustard sauce. Let pickles come to a boil, Bottle Sour Mustard Sauce ltbsp. flour, 50 tbsp. mustard, % cup brown sugar, 1/s tsp. turmeric, 1 cup vinegar, 1-2 tsp. salt. Chili Sauce 1 6 quart basket tomatoes, 8 onions (chopped), 4 green peppers, 2 cups cider vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 cups corn syrup, 4 tbaps. mixed,piclding spices (tied in a bag). Peel the tomatoes and. cut in pieces; chop onions and peppers; put in lar- go preserving kettle. Cook slowly, uncovered, for 3 hours, or until thick. Pour into sterile jais and seal, at once. COUPON PROBLEMS AS ANSWERED BY Tet Top Prices for Fresh Fruits LONDON RATION iBOARD OFFICE Price Board Facts of Wartime Interest The Women's Regional Advisory Committee, Consumer Branch, Wes- -tern Ontario, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, answers questions put to this paper regarding price control and ration regulations. Q. I have a friend visiting me from the country and she says that price ceiling regulations are being violated in her town. . A. The Board attempts to enforce its regulations in the most remote corners ,of the country, but without the co-operation of patriotic citizens the task is difficult. If your friend knows of price ceiling violations and does not report the facts to her near- est price board office she is neglect- ing her duty. Telling her friends will not remedy the matters. Reporting specific cases to the Price Board will. Q. Someone told ine that I could use all my canning sugar coupons now regardless of the month stamped on them. Is that right? A. Yes, all conning sugar coupons are valid at any time until Septem- ber.30. Q. My neighbor told me that coffee is off the ration list.in Canada, but when I went to buy some, my grocer said she was mistaken. Who is right? A. The' United States has uneaten - ed Coffee but there are not sufficient supplies to make a similar move in Canada. Rationing must continue on the present basis in this country "for some time to come" authorities have said Q. We own a small farm and have a few fruit trees. We decided to rent a cold storage' lecher to store , our fruit this year and will not be using all our canning sugar. What should we do about the sugar? • A. You must declare any .Such ex- tra sugar to your Local Ration Board by December 15, and at the same time surrender coupons from your No. 3 ration' book to cover the amount you have not used. The sugar may then be used for household. You will be issued with ration book No. 3 this month. Q, Who should tear off coupons which are invalid—the customer' or the merchant? A. The customer should destroy all coupons which have become invalid. They should not be given to the mer- chant. Rationing Making Canada Healthier Rationing is good for the health of the nation and should be continued af- ter the war, .in the opinion of Dr, C. A. Harris, Medical Officer of Health for London. • Before the war people in this coun- try were eating too much sugar and starch by over-indulgenlae in can feetions —the luxury food, said Dr. Yield: approximately 7 pints. TAKE A TIP 1. Grape or horseradish leaves cover- ing the ;top will keep more green colour in the cucumbers. 2. If 'plum stones are stubborn to remove, leave :them in until after the fruit is cooked for jam. • They will come to the .surface anti are easy to skim off. 3. IAi sprig of print cooked with peas gives a pleasant flavour and keeps the vegetables green. 4. White cabbage, cauliflower .and white onions keep their color if Cooked in wa*e, that has had tsp. cream of tartar added,. This softens the water. 6. There are two . ways to prevent pickle sauces from burning as it begins to thicken, Rub preserv- ing kettle with a hard fat before putting in • the ingredients. Or, 'slip an old tin pan under the pre- serving kettle during the last r0 hour of cooking. of you have -to leave the kitchen for any length of time, put the kettle in 350 deg, oven, leaving the door ajar, Anne Allan invites you to write to her % Clinton Nevis -Record. Send. in your suggestions on homemaking problems and watch this column for replies. Harris in an interview. Cutting down on sugar will mean for Canadians longer life, less heart, artery, blood and kidney disease. Over eating is a serious fault. Ov- erweight puts a strain on practically all vital functions of the body, has- tens deterioration and eventually brings about premature death, ;hie said. 'IT Sales of Unfit Veal Forbidden in Canada The sale of veal unfit for human consumption is forbidden in all parts of Canada, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board has announced. New regulations, effective at once, prohibit the sale of any carcass of veal obtained from a calf less than three weeks old. The sale of any veal that has the appearance of being un- fit for human consumption in as eordanee with specifications preserib ed is also prohibited. Representations have been made to the Board that veal unfit for hu- man consumption has been sold in cer- tain markets in Canada. Used Fruit Crates Needed for Crops Used fruit baskets, hampers and crates are needed for packing the current crop of .)fruit .and. vegetables, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces, reiterating the ruling a- gaitlst, destroying such containers. Shortages- of wood and .manpower have made it necessary to supplement 'the supply of new . containers with salvaged boxes, baskets and hampers. When peaches, pears awl plums come on the market, they wilt be sold under definite ceiling prices, an - flounces the Wartime Prides and Trade Board. •Steps will be taken to ensure that some portion of the crop is canned. "Prices will .beconsiderably higher than •last year because it would not be possible for growers to harvest their greatly, reduced crops unless they can get some compensation, for the damage done by the severe win- tez. But prices will not be permitted to get completly out of hand," the Board states. Farm Machinery Quotas Increased A new farm machinery order pro- viding substantially increased quotas for manufacturers and importers for the next twelve months is announced by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. The order provides for a sup- ply of farm equipment equal in ton.. nage to approximately 77 per cent of the average of 1940-41 output and represents an increase of about 130 per cent over supplies .provided by the previous farm machinery control order. Repair provisions are established on the basis of 156 per cent of the 1940 and 1941 average output. The total program provides for approxi- mately 90 per cent of the average total weight of machines, repairs and attachments supplied in. the 1940 and 1941 period. Increased food production goals, loss of manpower on the farm and the rodent short supply of farm equipment were given as reasons for the new order. It was worked out in consultation with agricultural author- ities closely acquainted with Cana- •dian farm needs, 'SNA S�T GUILD VACATION PHOTOGRAPHY {C e It pays to make vacation snapshot close-ups, like this appealing picture of one happy "summer visitor." SUMME1t vacation time 'is no longer just around the corner. It has begun already. But the big question still is, "How can I make good pictures of my vacation?" The answer to that can be found in two words: preparation and planning. What they stand for rep- resents pbotographic insurance against disappointments or failure. Preparation for picturing Your vacation Is just as important as preparation for a canoe or pack trip into the deep woods. Begin by giv- ing your camera a thorough clean- ing, Polish the lens with a soft tintless cloth or lens tissues. Dust out the bellows and interior of the camera. If there's anything wrong with your camera get it fixed so -that it won't spoil any of your va- cation snapshots. Finally make sure you're well stocked with film, Take at least, a half dozen rolls with you. -You may also wantto carry some accesso- ries such. as a filter and tripod, but don't burden yourself with much more equipment. Make it a habit to travel light. When your vacation begins and the picture making starts, plan to 60 three things. First, Count on taking lots of pictures and then se- lecting the best for your permanent collection. Second, plan to make your pictures tell a story. And third, resolve that you will take mere close-ups of people. When you approach picture mak- ing that way, you'll find that it's easy to create a complete picture story of your vacation. Just use common sense photographic technique, record step by step the things you see and do, and you'll end up with a reveal- ing, interesting, and detailed snap- shot record of your vacation. 393 , John van Guilder