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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1935-10-10, Page 7" RURS.popT.10,1935 TIIE CLINTON-' NEWS -RECORD Edited By Mabel R. Clark Care of Children Household Economies You'll like the rich, full favour of Salada .. Orange Pekoe Blend. Try a package. 43 SALADA TEA Ru!llaliOEus Rebeali A Column Prepared Especially for Women— But Not Forbidden to Men At the heart of the cyclone tearing the sky And flinging the clouds and the towers by, Is a place of central calm; ` So here in the roar of mortal things, I have a place where my spirit sings, In the hollow. of God's palm. —Edwin Markham, I have often urged upon women -the need of periodical times of rest and recreation. Nothing is mare nec- essary to the maintenance of good health of mind and body, And I ain glad to have such good backing se the following on this subject. Just read and inwardly digest the follow- ing: WOMEN SHOULD REST "Let me urge that you women • should rest -particularly at times -, when you feel that you can't. When you get to the stage when you say: ' `I'm so terribly busy I can't possib- ly rest,' then you are in a very bad • way" This bit of advice was part of the delightfully human talk given at the Wemen$ Canadian Club, Toronto, recently by Dr. Winnifred Cullis, O. B.E., Professor of Physiology in the University of London, President of the British Federation of Univer- city Women, and Vice -President of the International Federation, who is also known int;ernatlonally for her research work on "fatigue," "You must realize," she went on, ' "that the human being matters more than some of the work, If your house is to be clean at the expense • of your equanimity, leave it, You will be much more pleasant people ' in your homes." This was by way of applying to ` the individual woman the principle of "rest pauses," the introduction of • which into factories has had such phenomenal results, and which was • suggested as the first of the "Ways • of Lessening Fatigue." Doing the work that pleases one does away with a lot of fatigue, al- though housewives, no more than factory -workers, :can always chose what they will do. An amusing incident illustrated this. The speaker was carrying on investigations in fatigue in a large laundry in London. One girl was proving very erratic, showing great- er fatigue at 11 in the morning than at the end of the afternoon. Genera! questions failed to bring explana- tion till some one asked: "What were you doing this morning?" The girl's face fell: "Socks --I hate socks." "And this afternoon?" The answer came eagerly:. "The D'Oyly Carte's jabots." And she could put a bit of inter- test into even washing these dainty things—but socks---.! So, if you are a bit weary of a round of dull duties, try leaving them a while •to do something you really enjoy doing. It will be found to rest you considerably. After all, there is no virtue at all in getting unduly tired out unecessarify. What is a Friend Wlhat is a friend? It is a person with whom you dare be yourself. Your soul can go naked with him. Ile seems to ask of you to put on noth- ing, only to be what you are. He does not want you to be better er worse. When you are with him you feel as a prisoner feels who has been declared innocent. You do not have to be on your guard, You can say what you think, so long as it is genuineler you,, He understands those contradictions in your nature that lead others to misjudge you. With him you breathe freely. You can avow your little vanities and en- vies and hates and vicious sparks, your meanness and absurdities, and in opening them up to him they are lost, dissolved on the white ocean of his Ioyalty. He understands, you do not have to be careful. You can ab. sue him, neglect him, tolerate him, icallth Service Sartabiaut OF Tit ebirat ,)1t, , triaf utt and Life Insurance Companiea in Canada. Edited by GRANT FLEMING. M.D., Associate Secretary APPENDICITIS The appendix is the most useless and, at the same time, one of the anost troublesome parts of the body. It •is a slender tube, usually about three inches in length, attached to the large bowl in the Iower right :side of the abdomen. Because of its size and structure, -the appendix is prone to fall victim to infection by invading germs, which set up' an inflammation called appendicitis, The germs may enter fromt the 'bowl, or come in the blood stream from' distant parts of the body, such as infected tonsils or teeth. The symptoms of appendicitis are usually definite. The first symptom is pain.. Generally sudden and sev- • ere, it may be felt ,over the region of the .appendix in the lower right side of the abdomen, but just`. as often it is in the pit of the [stomach, or it may be a general abdominal pain. A feeling of nausea with vomiting, follows the onset of pain, At title ' time, there is some fever, Oonstipa- tion is usual, but occasionally there is a diarrhoea. The ,severity of the symptoms will vary. Appendicitie occurs at all ages ,.-and in both sexes. It is rare during the first five years of life, but about Best of all you can keep stili with him. It makes no matter. He likes you. He is like fire that purges an you do. He is like water that clean- ses all you say.. He is like wine that warms ` you to the bone. He understands. You can. weep with him, laugh with ,him, sin with /him, pray with him. Through and under- neath it all, he sees, knows and Ioves you, A friend, I repeat, is one ,with whom you dare to be yourself, one-half of all cases occur under twenty years of age. Recovery from the first acute at- tack is the rule. Unfortunately, in some cases the appendix ruptures, the infection spreads and a fatal per- itonitis develops; in others, a local abscess forms. For many, the acute attack is the beginning of a chronic condition with acute relapses. There is one thing which everyone should know. When there is abdom- inal pain—stcmache-ache, colic, or whatever name you call it --da noth- ing but send for a doctor. Such pains are always a sign of danger. NEV- ER, NEVER give a laxative to a per- son, young or old, who has a pain In the abdomen. The doctor is never called tee. ear- ly. -The reason why so •many people die from appendicitis is because the doctor is summoned too late and the patient has been given a laxative. If you must.do something for ab- dominal pain, put an an ice -pack or compresses, wrung out of cold water while you are waiting for the - doctor, but always remain on the safe side and avoid giving laxatives. Questions concerning Health, ad- * dressed to the Canadian Medical As- sedation, 184 College Street, Toron• - to, will be answered personally by letter. —Anon MOST OF U9 WOULD A school inspector began by put- ting a few questions to the small girls. Now," he said, "if all good peo- ple were white, and all the bad peo- ple were black, what color would you be?" Some of the children said white and others black, but little Gloria, who had remained silent until the others replied, said, "Please, sir, Pd be streaky." AUTUMN SUPPER DISHES Coal weather brings with it a natural appetite for warm food. Almost overnight res- taurant proprietors change luncheon and supper menus to meet this seasonal desire of their patrons, and similarly the homemaker plans to serve nourishing, hot supper dishes whiah are sure to please and satisfy the family. ,Creamed and scalloped dish- es are exceptionally tasty, and no matter what foods are com- bined to make them, the fact that the foundation is a cream sauce assures high food val- ue; and is enough to place them at the top of the "supper dish" list. Scalloped Dishes 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 3 cups cooked food, out in pieces Salt and pepper Melt butter, 'Blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk gradually and stir until mix- ture thickens. Cook for 3 min- ute:e Peaces eller-nate layers of cooked food and sauce in buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered bread crumbs and bake in a hot oven of 400 degrees F. until crumbs are nicely browned. Note: 1-2 to 3-4 cup grat- ed cheese and a pinch of mus- tard may be added to sauce just before removing from the stove. Suggestions for Scalloped Dishes Use: 3 cups cooked chicken, veal, ham or any cooked fish, 11-2 cups cooked meat or fish and 11-2. cups cooked spaghetti or macaroni, 11-2 cups meat or fish and 11-2 eups green peas, 11.2' cups meat and 11.2 cups' corn, 6 hard -cooked eggs, sliced or cut in pieces, 4 hard -cooked eggs and 2 cups cooked potatoes (diced), celery, can or peas, 3 cups cooked vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, pota- toes, corn, spinach, asparagus, carrots,' peas„ string beans) 1 1-2 cups carrots and 1 1-2 cups peas, 1 cup peas, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup potatoes, 11-2 cups corn and 11-2 cups potatoes, 3 cups cooked macaroni, spaghetti or rice, 1 1-2 cups cooked macaroni or spalohetti and 11-2 eups corn. Creamed Dishes All of the foods suggested for scalloped dishes niay be serv- ed creamed, using the same proportion of sauce and solid food. In making a creamed dish the chopped meat, eggs, or whatever is being used is carefully added to the. cream sauce and thoroughly heated. Creamed mixtures may be served on toast points, in split tea biscuits, in pattie shells or in rings of mashed potato. Chopped parsley, grated cheese or paprika makes a simple, but effective, garnish. 13'ri ser aY.-. W W.WMANWANrr MPARW.W.'. IFA. rrrrrWV! YOUR WORLD AND MINE by JOHN C. KIRKWOOD (Copyright) ee• VeWe'Vela'.Weat' ■ .Weerr.W-%•e ..•.We•,e a vrrr a e•r vrrr h Dreams—so the wise ones tell us I of what may be, of what might be, of are` explainable; they say that! what the individual soul would fain they are born of aur thinking, our iii have to be. Day dreams are the fancy -melodies which represent and which allure the innermost personal- ity of the dreamer. And so it is that day dreams are a potent fac- tor'in the best and truest human lives. The day dreams are no less an element of power in every life which indulges them whether those dreams present pictures of noble achievement or bring to mind scenes of sinful indulgence. reading, our experiences, and our impacts with persons„ things, incl= dents and events. Yet all of us have dreams which we ourselves cannot explain. Not long ago I had a queer dream. I had an .office on the top floor of a big building — the office of the premises of the London Daily Mail —a British newspaper on which I once worked, and a paper of which I frequently read and think. The floor of •my office was in e. very un- tidy condition. I saw on the floor a coin whose size was that of a 25 - cent piece. When I picked it up I saw that it was a French coin. I found several other coins, all of them French, On the floor was a litter of stuff all wrapped in or covered by dirty canvas, I began removing the cov- erings. I found in one wrapper a dozen massive table forks, very or- nate, in dull -silver finish, with em- bossed figures thereon, in gold. In another wrapper was a sword, with a blade 4 feet long and with a handle of ivory. In another wrap- per was a strip of thin ivory, about 5 feet long, all covered with a design in which were human faces in low relief—very perfect work. There was an ivory fan, delicate and beau- tiful !beyond lanytjhingt which, could have been imagined. There was a package of very thin ivory tablets shaped like a hand mirror, and on some of these tablets was writing. In other wrappings were many other costly and unusual things, all of iv. cry. And so my dream continued. What produced this dream of ivory treas- ures? I cannot explain it. Presumably it is the sante with all of us. We have strange dreams seemingly quite unrelated to any- thing in our life or experience, or thought or reading, or in our con- tacts and conversations with others. One kind of dream which many have is that where one finds himself flying through the air; or, in my own ease, skimming over the earth, close to it but not touching it, Again and again I have in my dreams jump- ed marvellous distances. Another strange dream of mine—a recurrent dream—relates to coins, some of them rectangular in shape, others of irregular shapes, some thick round pieces. These coins eome to me in the way of change, and I marvel why anyone should ever part with them. This dream of coins is probably explained by the circum- stances that in my boyhood years I was a collector of old coins, in a very , small way. • Another recurrent dream is that * I am smoking cigarettes, aa a » pipe, or a cigar; and always I ant * amazed by my ability to smoke with- out any discomfort—indeed, with * positive pleasure. Now, I do not sinolte and have never smoked; yet ;, often I think that I should like to smoke. So my dreams about mole- * ing are understandable, » I wonder if one's night dreams are • related to one's day dreams; and if * those who have no night dreams • have no day dreams—for there are * those who say they do not dream in their sleep. I am a great day -dream- * er, and have always been so—forever • dreaming of things desired but not possessed. Day dreams have a val- ue, and I feel that I cannot do bet- ter than quote from a chapter entit- led "The Value of Day Dreams" in a collection of essays by Dr. 11, Clay Trumbull, editor 50 years ago of the Sunday School Times. When. I was a youth I devoured the writings of Dr. Trumbull. To me he was the su- preme living teacher in all the world. » • » • » » » » a • » » « » » R a * 1 1 e » » R I•iere is what Dr. Trumbull says: "Day dreams are more common than night dreams, and their practic- al value is far greater. Sleep that is best and truest is dreamless sleep; but a waking life that is without dreams is likely to be an aimless and an ill -furnished life, as, indeed, a waking life with dreams may be. "The root -meaning of the Anglo- Saxon word "dream" is "melody" -- a pleasing succession of appeals to the finer senses. The same root shows itself, on the one hand, in "drum," and, on the ether •hand, to "drone. As on the one hand a Mel- ody -1m a day dream -may arouse to action; or, on the other hand, it may lull to sloth. . "Dream -life is the mental .picturing "In the daily life of the humble doctor as in the imaginings of the child and in the out-reaehings of the man of genius, it is the dreaming of unattained possibilities which makes drudgery endurable, or which gives hope as a barrier to despair. Many whose lot is a Iife of privation and of disappointment would despair if it were not for their continual dream- ing of better things to come. Dream after dream ensues. And still they dream that they shall succeed, And still are disappointed and yet they dream again. With: out the help of day dreams rarely would a human life be joyous er be potent for good, "Every man's deepest and truest spiritual nature finds its inspire - tin in and through this purest and worthiest day dreams. It is what he hopes for, or what he longs for, or what he is sure would be admirable if it were to be, that prompts a true man to his noblest strivings, and that sustain hint under his heaviest burden -bearing." And so; my readers, 1 bid you be Persistent day -dreamers, for Dreams make us what we are not —what they will And to parents 1 say: Do not chide your children if they he day dream- ers. They may seem to be misusing precious time, yet they may be see- ing visions spelndid—may be catch- ing inspiration from their dreaming, VITAMIN K HAS ARRIVED Vitamins, which are named after the letters of the alphabet, have now reached the letter K, The new vita- min which bears this Iabel is found in the fat of pigs' livers, hempseed, and certain vegetables, and is said to be useful in preventing anaemia in chickens,, Vitamins A, 'B, and C, which are found in liver, milk, butter, and many green vegetables, promotes growth and helps to fight germs. Vitamin B, which is found in yeast and egg -yolk, wards off nuetritis. Vitamin 0, which is found in most fruit and vegetables helps to prevent scurvy. But what of the lesser-known vita- mins? D is found in most substances where A is present, except animal livers; prevents rickets. E is found in wheat -germ oil, let- tuce, and peas; prevents sterility. F is rather a mystery. A scientist claims to have discovered it, but bio- chemists are inclined to suspect that it is one of the familiar vitamins masquerading as something new, G is found in most substances where B is present; good for nerves and digestion, H is found in milk, yeast, kidneys and liver; value not yet determined. I and J are doubtful starters; their discovery is clamed but not proven. Gentler Sex Qualify for Real Seamanship One more exclusijve province of the male has been invaded by the gentler sex, etre. Hilda Publicover, Stewardess on the Canadian Na- tional Steamships liner "Prince Ru- pert," sailing between Vancouver ,and Alaska, was recently awarded a lifeboat certificate atter passing the federal government examinations in connection with the safety of life at sea requirements., This examination called for profit- ieney in rowing a lifeboat, knowledge of its rigging andequipment, sailing and steering the craft - and lowering it to the water. A Jacob's • ladder was negotiated .by the stewardess equally as well as by the seamen. After the examinations, Captain J. A. Lindsay, the examiner, commend- ed her on her ability. Far 'from being disgruntled, the Edwoedshurg [ROWN BRAND CDRN SYRIJP. N 1;•‘'NOOUYRIISHEDHgr yAs MORE CANADIAN CHILDREN THAN ANY OTHER CORN SYRUP A product of The CANADA STARCH CO.. Limited a%i THIS MODEST CORNER IS DEDICATED TO THE POETS *' Here They Will Sing You Their Songs --Sometimes Gay, Sometimes Sad— But Always Helpful and Ins piring• •i WISDOM I gave my heart to the eagle -a dar- ing, a death -tempting token; I knew I would find it among the rocks bloody and broken. I knew, though, the eagle would bear it to circle the heart of the sun, And into the highest of heavens—be- fore he was done. I gave my heart to the eagle—lone swift and magnilcent flight— Nor shall I regret certain darkness —remembering light. ---Nancy Telfair in The New York Times. FALLING LEAVES They aro so sure, so certain of the Spring They de not fear the bleak Oc- tober day; But shower down on Autumn -laden wing, With twist and turn, like great moths at play. Could but sleep beneath those gay - hued leaves, Heaped high above, as I securely lie, Safe havened, sleeping, with no heart that grieves, I, too, would surely be as glad to die. Had I the carefree faith of all things growing That tremble not at Winter's piercing breath, But gaily shed their lives all surely knowing, That Spring will come again— There is no death! ---S. Berthe Husband. THE WOODS I was in the woods today, And the leaves were spinning there Rich apparelled in decay In decay more wholly fair Than in Iife they ever were. Gold and rich barbaric red, Freakt with pale and sapless vein, Spinning, spinning, spun and sped With a IittIe sob of pain Mack to harboring earth again. Long in homely green they shone Through the summer rains and sun, Now their humbleness is gone, Now their little season run, Pomp and pageantry begun. Sweet was life, and buoyant breath, Lovely, toe; but fox a day Issues from the house .0e death Yet more beautiful array; Hark, a whisper—Menne away." One by one .they spin and fall, But they fall in regal pride: Dying, do they hear a caII Rising from; an ebbless tide, And, hearing, are beautified? —John Drinkwater. ONLY ONE One stitch dropped, as the weaver drove His nimble shuttle to and fro, In and out, beneath, above, Till the pattern seemed to bud and grow As if the fairies had working been— One small !stitch which could, scarce be seen crew joined in the ,general round of eongratulatione since Mrs. Publicov- er is the first woman :on the west coast, and perhaps in Canada, to. qualify for a certificate. She has been with the Canadian National Steamships for five years on the Al- aska run, is the mother of two children and a highly popular end respected employee of the line. But one stitch pulled the next one out, And a weak spot grew in the fabric stout; And the perfect plan was marred for aye By the one small stitch that was dropped that day, One small life, in God's great plan—. (How futile it seems, as the ages roll!) Da what it may, or strive how it can To alter the ,sweep of the infinite hvhole. A single stitch in the endless web-, A. drop in the ocean's floor and ebb! But the pattern is rent where the stitch is lost, Or marred where the tangled thread, have crossed— And each life that fails of its true intent Nears the perfect plan that the Mae - ter meant. ; AT EVE11`r1DE Poor and inadequate the shadow -play Of gain and loss, of waking and of dream, Against life's solemn background needs must seem At this late hour. Yet, not unthank- fully, I call to mind the fountains by the way. The breath of flowers, the bird -song on the spray, Dear friends, sweet human loves, the joy of giving And of receiving, the great boon of living In grand historic years when liberty Had need of word and work, quick (sympathies For all who fail and suffer, song's re- lief, Nature's uncloying loveliness; and chief, The kind restraining hand of Novi-, deuce, The inward witness, the assuring sense Of an eternal good which overlies The sorrow of the world, love which outlives All sin and wrong, compassion which forgives To the uttermost, and justice, whom clear eyes Through failure, look to the intent and judge Our frailty by the life we meant, ' —J, A. Whittier. AT WAKING When shall I go to sleep and wake again At dawning, in another world than this,. What will atone to me for all 1 miss? The light, melodious footsteps of the rain, The press of leaves against my win•. low -pane, Tho sunset wistfulness and morn- ing kiss Of winds that wander with me through the lane. Will not my •soul remember ever - More The earthly winter's hunger for; the spring, The wet sweet cheek of April, and the rush Of roses through the summer's epen door; The feelings that the scented woode lands bring At evening with the singing of the thrush? Ethelwyn W;etherald4 The number of bogs graded it( Canada for the 38 weeks of 1934 ended September 19, was 2,083,391. Of that number, 686,364 were graded at stock yards!; 1,332,558 at pacidns plants, and 64,469 by carcass. . a