HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-09-18, Page 3Strange Ways of
Paying Du'b's
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Owe a month lin Alsatiandot,
named Duke trots into a -tank in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, and barks for
the managed Tltett la a btusiness-
liice way Duke signs a cheque foe
$-20 or so with his paw and trots
smartly house with the cask stowed
in a wallet in his collar.
Like the well-known Dorset -
shire horse with a bank ut
count, Duke's bank arcouttt
Is perfectly legal. Asa "seefug-eye
guide Clog to Mr. Bob 'Triplett, a
Katt business matt, he earns 0
salary which tris master charges
against income tax as expenses.
His pawed cheques, however, are
sent to head office as banking
edtriositiCs.
There they join up with tate $20,-
000 cheque scrawled in red chalk
on a plank which a Californian
made out when he foiled himself
without ready castt Its a timber
yard. And there's the grttesotne
exhibit of a big toe, complete with
at signature, which an ex-husband
angrily made out as a cheque for
alituony and sent to his wife. "It's
cash on the mail I" she said, and
sashed it 1
It's just 70 years since the British
Parliament passed a Bill of Ex-
ehange Act w h lc it effectively
regularized commercial practice
with regard to cheques around the
world. Witco an R.A,F, officer
made out a cheque on a 2d, stamp,
however, it was cashed because it
fulfilled all legal requirements.
Finaneialiy, cheques have no
limit in size. One of the fattest
personal cheques ever cashed was
the 423,747,841 sent to a New
Jersey business titan when the
Argentine Government took over
e his telephone system. Britain sent
* £73,553,000 cheque to Australia
for iter wool clip some years ago.
Received Cheque For One Penny
On London's Underground rail -
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ry+lit; modern concept of dining -roost furniture is a very
L different one front that owned 'by Grandmother. She
wanted solid, heavy furniture that made a good show and
tilled the dining room to the very corners. ;This furniture,
which the hired girl kept polished, was used Daly for "good"'
or company occasions. The rest of the tilne, the family ate
in the kitchen.
In these times of shall apartments and houses, dining-,
room furniture must be functional: There's just one set'
and it serves both family and company. Frequently, it is
placed in one end of the living room since there is no dining
roots at all.
Therefore, it must blend harmoniously with the
room furnishings. furnishings. A1hd modern finishes for table tops and
legs have made the hired girl's elbow obsolete.
One innovation is the use of thin steel tubing in chrome
or ebony for modern tables and chairs. Table tops are
plastic with wood grain finish and cannot be marred by
stains.
The new tubing combines strength with a look of deli,
easy and, of course, easy maintenance with comfort. Seats
of the chairs are sponge rubber padded and upholstered in
two patterns and a wide range of colors.
a E --Dinette set in ebony coloramic is designed for modern homes
and .apartments with dining areata at one end of living room.
way a man lo a burry found hint -
self without the fare. so he wrote
out a cheque for 2d. It was accept-
ed at the booking clerk's discretion,
The Mayor, of Southampton once
bought a la. platform ticket .
and the railway refunded the Id.
by cheque because he was entitled
to free access to Southampton
Station,
Some people consider that mod-
ern cheques are sadly drab and
orthodox, But a new festive cheque
system has developer) in America.
A. ,dank clerk designed gay cheques
for Christmas, birthdays and other
special occasions and now they are
being used byb milts in thirty-eight
states,
"Let us now praise famous
men" is the first line of one of
Kipling's finest poems — a poem
in which he sings tate praise of the
common folks — "men of little
showing." This column, too, is go-
ing to be In praise of something
common and inconspicuous; but
don't go awa3r, Pm not going to
burst into verse, To get down to
the point, here are some interest-
ing facto which may be new to
you, as they were new to me up
to a few minutes ago, regarding
THE TURNIP.
In the year 1730 a 56 -year-old ex.
Prime Minister of England went
to Hanover, Germany, brought
back a turnip, and set in notion
the greatest revolution in the his-
tory of farming.
* * *
His name tads Viscount Towns-
hend—"'Turnip" Townshend to all
"`farmers ever since—and but for
his foresight the great harvests be-
ing reaped this month in all parts
of the world might not have been
pooiite.
* *
11.111 it not been for hint and his
disciples there would have been no
great iuduettial revolutions in Eng -
laud and other countries, for it
would have (leen impossible to feed
the multitude that were beginning
to renter the mills,. factories and
vox Itshops.
* * *
Moreover, t.hc rapid expansion of
the Anglo-Saxon- rare overseas
would not have taken place, and
th• population of other countries
—notably the United State..—that
have followed Britain in building
up great industries would Have
beer, checked
* *
For noel thirty years Towns -
bend had ileeu a prominent politi-
cal figure in England. 14e helped
negotiate the Act of Union between
England and Scotland, drew up inl-
and the various Continental powers,
was Prime Minister, and helped to
establish the House of Hanover
on the throne of England.
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Vet all his substantial political
achievements are forgotten to -day
because of the great things he did
during the last eight year's of his
life when he had abandoned poli-
tics for ever.
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There had been Townshends at
Rainham, in Norfolk, for centuries
at the time Charles, second Vis-
count Townshend was born in
1674, and to -day the family still
lives at Rainham Hall.
* . *
Norfolk bore no resemblance to
the fair, richly -cultivated country
we know to -day, Most of it was
given over to sheep walks and rab-
bit warrens. In the lands of Towns-
Itend's neighbour, Coke of lfolk-
ham, the soil was so unproductive
that it was believed two rabbits
would quarrel aver .i single blade
of grass.
* * *
When he retired from public
life Townshend inspected the- for,
torn acres and though of the rich
farmlands he had seen in Hanover
during his travels a, a politician.
Tice secret of their productiveness,
he had )leen told, wa because the
turnip was the fasters' principal
crop. '
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Townshend decided to stake
some experiments with turnips on
his own land. The English method
of tilling, he reasoned, was wast -5 -
ft(! simply because uuhody had ever
challenged the hoary alit manorial
system intrndnnmrl at the Norman
Conquest.
TEST Y INTELUGIENCE
Score 10 ;mints for each correct answer pi the first :;1* questions.
1. The r -hone is the common name for the:
Clavicle --lumbar i -dose —trachea: --esophagi,
7; A flautist is an:
---iconoclast --musician —sportsman --gourmet.
3. The hottest glare in the United States is in:
—)Florida—\lississippi —California --!\r,,','
4 "Winnie the Pnih is n chili actor invented by;
--1 ielding Chaucer—Keats . Mime
5
Ilay-fevee stiffereN are attacked by pollen ham:
-corn floners - ragweed --•(lover .--sunfhatu r•
6. in the Wilde, Rehnho8nl was the scan of a;
—icing --shepherd —beggar --ca rpc"tcr
7. 5.lsted helot% at left are fuer stars of the world of sports .and onitositr
tl.5111 the spurts to which they have achieved [ante, MC1101 111511,
Kcorittg 10 1113(5 fur caul rnrre'rt answer.
(A1 Dick Bloom --football
(131 Maureen C'onnoliy
(C) Ferris brain
I1)1 Dick Kazntaier
--thaaebatt
---ire skating
—ttnitiis
'$'nisi your points. A score, of 0.20 is poor; 30-0(1,. aver re; 70.1<n,
aupclinri 00.100, very superior- Answers elsewhere on this page.
This decreed that of all land un•
der cultivation ate -third must re-
main fallow every year to pre-
vent it becoming exhausted.
* * *
in '1'ownshend'a system none of
the land was allowed to lie fallow,
It was divided into four fields, in
which roots and grasses for cattle
and sheep were alternately grown
with cereals. 13y this rotation of
crops—now known universally as
the "Norfolk Rotation"— be land
which used to lie empty was en-
riched with nitrogen.
* * *
In addition, the manure which
had been allowed to remain on the
rough wastelands where the cattle
grazed was more profitably em-
ployed in increasing the fertility
of tate cultivated soil.
* * *
In less than a decade the remark-
able results achieved by Towus-
hend's system convinced farmers
that this was the very basis of good
agt'itttlture.
* * a
Farmers all over the world be-
gan to use his maxim: "First, roots
(turnips or other root crops); sec-
ond, barley; third, clover or grass;
fourth, wheat."
* * r,
What his innovation has meant
to this and other countries in hard
cash and increased food supply
coold never be computed. It made
possible the raising of cattle and
sheep which have made England
pre-eminent as the source of the
world's finest livestock, and has
brought prosperity to farmers
throughout, the Commonwealth and
the New World.
UNE SCHOOL
L
By
REV. R. BARCLAY WARREN,
B.A., B.D.
THE OLOIY OF SOLOMON'S
EMPIRE
1 Kings 4:20-26; 11:4-8
Memory Selection: A man's life
consisteth not in the abundance of
the things which he possesseth.
Luke 12:15
The kingdom of Israel reached its
zenith in material prosperity during
the reign of Solonlott. It was in-.
deed magnificent. When the visit-
ing Queen of Sheba had seen Solo-
mon's wisdom, the temple, `his ser-
vants, etc., "there was net more
spirit in her." She exclaimed, "1'1te
halt was not told Inc:. thy wisdom
and prosperity exceedeth tl.e fame
which I heard." But the latter part
of Solomon's life was tragic lie
took to himself 700 wives and 3(10
concubines, litany of these were
foreigners and he tolerated their
idolatry. Then his Wives 1 in I'd
away his heart after their goes. tie
himself became an. idolater.
1'l,e dazzling splendor of Solo-
mon's empire and its effect upon Itis
character is a drama of the perils of
prosperity, both to nations and to
individuals. Many men, like Solo-
mon, have, sought satisfaction itt the
gaining of things or in sensuous
pleasures. Others hate sought
knowledge for •its own sake. Such
finally - conclude as Sohinton tl at
"Ali is vanity and vexation of
spirit." Wise is he alto prays, "dive
me neither poverty nor riches: feed
rite With food convenient for cite:
T.
elm/ Ancbews
First, today, a really hearty pork
dish. Then, after that, a few new—
I lope ---ways of using tomatoes.
HAM BALLS
1 Pound Ground Ham
l Pound Ground Pork
2 Eggs
1 Cup Cracker Crumbs
3,4 Teaspoon Salt
3/8 Teaspoon Pepper
34 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
134 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
134 Teaspoons Worcestershire
Sauce
Combine the hast, pork, eggs,
cracker crumbs, salt and pepper,
mixing thoroughly, Shape into 16
balls and place in a flat baking dish.
Combine the retaining ingredients,
stirring until the sugar is dissolved
and the peanut butter is well dis-
tributed. Pour sauce over tate meat
balls and bake uncovered in a mod-
erate oven (375' F.) about an
hour, or until meat is done and
most of the sauce is absorbed,
Baste occasionally with the sauce.
These are especially good made
early and reheated just before serv-
ing. Makes 8 servings.
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Tomatoes may be cooked in a
great variety of ways. They may
be stewed, fried, broiled, escal-
loped, baked, curried, stuffed, made
into sauces and soups, or combined
with other foods.
SALLY'S SAWES
"Have you any other than rept
lar or superservice? I line to try
them all,"
lest I be lull, and deny thee, and
say, `\\'ho is the Lord? -or lest I be
poor, and steal, and take the name
of my (sod in vain." Prow, 30:8,9,
The rich are exposed to subtle
temptations. No wonder Jesus said;
t is easier to go through the eye
of a needle. than for a rick man to
enter into the kingdom of God."
When asked by the astonished
disciples, "Who then can be sarcrli"
. hl e replied, "With month is im-
possible, but not with God: for
with Curd alt things are possible."
On Solomon's death the line-out
\was divided ,The maintaining of the
nuaguilictnt splendor lad put an
unbearable burden upon the people
and Rellnhoenl, Solomon's son, was
a poor strategist in dealing with the
dissenter:l
Canada's rleteloinnent is higher
than rtrr hrfot'8, We are a great
nation in wealth. But what 81)0111
n nu,rnls. The report on Alcohol-
ism, gambling, divorces, etc., is not
so good, We need to turn d'ar'k to
God.'
The simplest method of pre-
paring theist is, perhaps, stewing.
You may like onions or celery
added to then and you can use
green tomatoes if you wish.
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STEWED TOMATOES
6 medium tomatoes, ripe or green
1 tablespoon minced onion (if
desired)
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
IA teaspoon sugar for ripe; 1
tablespoon for green
1 tablespoon fat
14 cup soft bread crumbs
Quarter tomatoes, peeling the
ripe ones, and add onion. Cover and
cools until tender (10-20 minutes
for ripe ones; 20-35 minutes for
green ones). Add all other in-
igredients except bread crumbs.
Just before sewing sprinkle crumbs
over tomatoes
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In the South it is considered that
the best fried tomatoes are those
picked green when a faint blush of
pink is on them, They are firm, but
not too tart. Never peel them (or
ripe ones you fry, either, as the
skin helps hold them together), Cut
medium slices and dip in corn meal
and fry in bacon grease until they
are crisp and brown and done
through. If they break up a little
it- doesn't matter—you may use
your spoon if you like, to get all
the crisp goodness.
Use bacon grease remaining in
skillet attd all the little crisp corn
steal morsels that have fallen off
the tomato slices and make a
cream gravy to use for a sauce.
Salt them a little, of course:
Ripe tomatoes are also delicious
fried this way. There is a dip -them -
in -flour school for fried tomatoes,
too --but many southerners believe
its members just haven't tasted to-
matoes fried its• bacon grease and
corn meal I
Perhaps you would like a hearty
< ,t:e-dish ureal using ripe t) 3 atoca,
Hein in a casserole that mattes au
-ttire meal.
* * 4
LAYERED TOMATO BAKE
8 slices of red, ripe tomatoes (or
more
4 ounceselbow macaroni
1% cups mills
1% cups soft bread crumbs
ii teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1% tablespoons prepared mustard
1 cup cubed Canadian cheese
1% cups cubed cooked ham
j cup buttered bread crumbs
Crook, rinse and drain macaroni,
Combine milk, soft bread crumbs,
salt, 'Worcestershire satire, mustard
and cheese in saucepan. Beat slowly
until ingredients are well blended
and creamy. Fold in ham and mac-
aroni. Pour half of this mixture
into greased 2 -quart casserole. Place
ou this layer of tomato slices, Add
remaining mixture; top with another
layer of tomato slices. Cover with
buttered ;orad -crumbs. Bake at
375" for 35 urinates. Serves 4.
.k good luncheon ,fish that is a
meat substitute is tomatoes corn-
bined with hard -cooked eggs.
CREOLE EGG -TOMATO
CASSEROLE
134 tablespoons shortening
re cup chopped green peppers
2 tablespoons chopped onion
15 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
134 cups stewed or raw tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
134 cups soft bread crumbs
5 hard -cooked eggs, sliced
Melt shortening and add peppers
and onions and saute until tender.
Add flour, salt and tomatoes. Melt
butter in another pan and saute
bread crumbs until brown. Arrange
alternate layers of sliced eggs, but-
tered crumbs and tomato in a
greased 1 -quart casserole, using
crumbs to top, Bake at 350° F. for
31) minutes. Six servings.
* * *
Baked stuffed tomatoes are al-
ways good, and there are many
types of stuffing that you may
like. Bread crumbs, hard -cooked
eggs and cottage cheese may tie
used; spaghetti, mushrooms and
ground meat with a little Cana-
dicmake nffing.
Cana -
Rd orheese mashed potatoesaother mastuy be
seasoned and combined with chopp-
ed liver or any of the popular sea -
foods for other stuffings. Here are
stuffed tomatoes made with cora
chips which your family will like.
CORN -CHIP STUFFED
TOMATOES
1 medium onion, minced
134 tablespoons fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1 can tomato puree (1034 ounces)
1 cup crushed corn chips, meas.
ured after crushing
8 whole red ripe tomatoes
Saute onion in fat; add beef and
salt and stir well. Cover and cook
10 minutes. Add tomato puree and
cook until beef is tender. Combine
with corn chips. Remove tops and
centers from tomatoes. Sprinkle
cavity with salt, fill with meat mix-
ture. Place in oiled baking dish and
bake 20-30 minutes at 350° F. Shells
should be tender.
ANSWERS TO TEST YOUR
INTELLI GENCE
1 -- Clavicle. 2—Musician. 3—
California. 4—Milne. 5—Ragweed,
6—Bing. 7—(A) ice skating; (B)
tennis; (C) baseball; ID) football,
Red Clunker—Captured by United Nations forces in Korea, this
Russian-made truck bogs down in a mud hole. When put into
service the Rad clunker broke down under the strain of heavy
duty. It just couldn't take the punishment that our trucks are built
to endure.
JITTER
By Artihuar Pointeel
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