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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1955-09-08, Page 6IANN€ WPST "Dear Anne Hirst: I am near- ly frantic because I am afraid our marriage is falling apart. I'm only 16, and two years ago married a widower, 22, who had a child of three whom I love so much. Now we have a young baby. . You can guess how much I have to do, but if my husband would appreciate it a little I wouldn't mind at all. Before he went into service he used to criticize me and fuss about many things, and now that he is home he is worse than ever. Nothing I do pleases him, and he hurts me so that some days I think he really hates me. He is forever compar- ing me with his first wife, who seems to have been a wonder- ful girl, but I could be a better wife than I am if he'd give me half a chance. "Another thing: He spends more than I think he should on his clothes and buys only the best; but he gives me very little money at a time and I cannot afford anything but cheap dresses or coats, which you know cost more in the long run. He never agrees with the way I spend vw*hat little I get. "I do love him dearly, and I want our marriage to be a fine one on account of the children, too. I pray you to help me, SO UPSET" GIRL INTO WOMAN * Knowing little of the prob- * lems of married life, at the For oys and Girls! A tfi ril*W1:4 Nothing prettier for play than these adorable little baby sets! Sewing a cinch—embroidery too! Flower embroidery for girls; teddy bears for boys! Pattern 760: To fit 6 -month, 1 -year, 18- naonth babies. Tissue pattern, transfers, directions included. State size. Send. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS irs coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Tor- onto, Ont. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER and SIZE, your" NAME and ADDRESS. LOOK FOR smartest ideas in Needlecraft in our Laura Wheel- er Catalog for 1955. Crochet, knitting, embroidery and lovely things to wear. Iron -ons, quilts, aprons, novelties — easy, fun to make! Send 25 cents for your copy of this book NOW! You will want to order every new design in it, 4 - early age of 14 you took on * the jobs of a wife and step- * mother — because you loved * the man you married. Now * when multiple problems be- * ,set you, it will cheer you to * remember that love has work- * ed miracles; why shouldn't it * help you cultivate the mature • traits that will improve your * relationship with your hus- * band? * You say, for instance, that * you and he disagree about * money. A business man has - * to be presentably turned out, * and you yourself say it pays * to buy good clothes; most * men •like to see their wives * well dressed and encourage * them as the can afford it. * But the necessities of life *° must come first. With two * children, your husband has * his hands full to make ends * meet; be his willing partner * in this and show him how r ° anxious you are to help him * get ahead. Get together good- * naturedly, make up a budget * and stick to it; he cannot but * appreciate your economizing * where you can. s. Remember, he is only 23; * the war retarded his money- * making abilities. As he gets * ahead in his position,. you•will * share in its advantages; mean- * while you cannot blame him * for questioning how the fam- :,< ily income is spent. * Not knowing other causes * for your disagreements, .I can * only remind you that a good ,., wife keeps her husband physi- * catty comfortable; she antici- * pates his wishes and caters * to his whims, so that when * he gets home he can relax. • The last thing he wants to * find there is opposition or ar- * gument. * I know you have your hands * full. but from your letter I * feel you need to take the long a. view of marriage; to do that * you will try harder to please * your husband so he will be * better satisfied. Talk this * over honestly with him; tell * him again how much you love * him, and promise that with * his co-operation you will try * to get along better. * This is a large order for a * youngster your age, but with * love enough you can do bet- * ter, I'm sure, if he will do his * part too. Follow this column * each week, and you will, I * hope, find other counsel that * should also prove useful. My * good wishes go with you. * * * When your troubles seem too many and heavy to bear, tell them to Anne Hirst. Her sym; pathy and wisdom will lighten the burden and give you new courage. Write her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toron- to, Ont. Queer Things Found in ant -Ad Columns A druggist put a notice in his window: "Will the gentleman who left his stomach for anal- ysis kindly call and get it, to- gether with the result." A Lon- don shopkeeper requested the public "not to confound this shop with that of another swindler, who has established himself on the other, side of the street." Citizens with "wants" write some of the queerest things when let loose in the small -ad col- umns of the newspapers. "Wan- ted a good girl to cook, who will make a good roast or broil, or will stew well." wrote one. "Two girls want washing," an- nounced another. An issue of "The London Times" , contained the following advertisement: "Pianoforte, Cot- tage, 7 Octaves, the property of hipARINE SAUCER ..... Tiny, gasoline -motor -driven water scooter Makes its debut in West Merlin, Germany. It put -puts over the Waves at about 10 m.p.h, and is steered with a motor scooter type handlebar* PRINCESS IN SCOTLAND — Queen Elizabeth II (left) chats with her sister, Princess Margaret,. at Aberbeldy Castle near Balmoral, Scotland, during a church bazaar in which the princess was a .star salesgirl. a Lady leaving England in 're- markably elegant walnut case on carved supports. The tone is superb and eminently adapted for anyone requiring a first- class instrument." A ranch owner said he was looking for "a boss hand over 5,000 sheep that can speak Span- ish fluently." In a "For Sale" column of a boys' magazine the proud father of a lad who had made a violin without assistance said that he had "made it out of his own head and has enough wood - left over for another." Doubtful descriptions in ad- vertisements include:— "A black silk gentleman's umbrella"; "A keyless watch" and "woollen children's mitts." A boarding-house pro- prietress advertised for "two single gentlemen with wives." Another wished to "take a gen- tleman for breakfastand din- ner." A furrier announced in his advertisement that he was pre- pared "to make up capes for ladies out of their own skins." A bone -mill owner assured_ the public that "parties sending their own bones will be attended to with fidelity and dispatch." A racehorse owner had for sale "a splendid grey horse, as a charger, or would carry a lady with a switch tail." An advertisement in a Dublin. newspaper announced that a well-known spirit merchant had for sale "a small quantity of the whiskey , which was drunk by his ]ate Majesty. while in Dub- lin." Classic example of a ,deliber- ately freak "ad," is that of the showman who placed a large placard on his tent announcing that he was exhibiting a horse with its tail where its head ought to be. Hundreds of people paid to see this curiosity. When admit- ted, they saw a horse turned round, so that its tail was in the oats bin! ow Cant? By ANNE ASHLEY Q. How can 1 drain food that is fried in deep fat? A. When frying anything in deep fat, keep a piece of brown wrapping paper close to the stove. When fried to the desired brown, lift: the food out and place on the brown paper to drain. The paper will absorb every bit of the fat. Q. How can I make a ma- hogany stain? A. Mix 1 quart boiled linseed oil, 1 quart turpentine, 1 pint whiting, 1 tablespoon burnt si- enna, 3,!2, tablespoon yellow ocher, % tablespoon Bismarck brown. Q. How can I remove varnish? A. Varnish can be removed from furniture by using am- monia and water in equal quan- tities. Q. How can I make a cork lit if it has shrunk and is too loose to keep in the bottle? A. Place the cork in a pan of boiling water and allow it to remain until the watre cools. This- will make the cork expand to its regular size and it will fit the bottle snugly. Q. How can I remove part of the egg yolk from the white when separating thein? A. If a part of the yolk is dropped into the white, moisten a cloth with cold water, touch to the yolk and it will adhere to it. Q. How can I smooth a rough Iron? A. If the iron is a little rough, or perhaps soiled, try sprinkling a little salt on a newspaper then rubbing the hot iron over it. Q. How can I snake eandied carrots? A: Scrape new carrots, tut in' 3/4 -inch slices, boil in salt water until tender, drain, place in a pan, cover with brown sugar and butter, then brown. HEONICLES .. INGER: `'` 1 6,4-vmclottr.p 0 Ch cs s;'tke Saturday I was wondering what I was likely to write in my column this week—wonder- ing because of Hurricane Con- nie. But Connie, as you know, wasn't nearly so obstreperous as she might have been, except along the shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. We got a good stiff wind here and plenty of rain but it didn't even put the hydro power out of commission. So now we are busy counting our blessings once again — and hoping "Diane" will be just as ladylike in her behaviour, if and when ,she comes this way. These hurricane warnings are really quite disturbing. At times you don't . know whether you should change whatever plans you have made or not. You don't want to, but on the other hand hurricane warnings can hardly be treated lightly. I was chiefly concerned on Saturday about a School Reunion that was taking place in this district. Of course such inclement weather would mean a much smaller attend- ance than had been anticipated. Unfortunately all such reunions are completely at the mercy of the weather. On Saturday it must have been very disap- pointing for those from distant points who had expected to be present — and for those who had planned the Centennial pro- gramme. I was in Toronto all day Fri- day and I wouldn't have been at all happy had "Connie" kicked over the traces while I was away from home. As it was I had a most interesting after- noon — at a Tea and W.I. Rug Exhibit sponsored by the Salada Tea Company. There were 59 rugs entered in the competition. Just think of the hours and hours of work that went into those 59 rugs . and of the fun, chatter and laughter that would emerge from 59 groups of women gathered together on this worthwhile project! There were rugs there from right across Ontario — from Went- worth area, London, Ottawa and points in between, right through to Fort William. I looked them over casually at first, then more carefully, trying to decide which two in my humble opinion were the best rugs — in craftsman- ship and design. To my surprise I picked the two rugs that were later announced as the winners. The first prize rug was made by the Winona W.I.; second prize, Varency W.I. — both these branches are from the Hamil- ton Area. First prize rug was circular, about forty inches in diameter, ' featuring a large twelve -pointed star and between each point of the star the rep- resentative flower of each pro- vince. To equalize twelve points among the ten provinces two points each were given to On- tario and ' Quebec as• being the largest •provinces. The second prize-winning rug featured the Lion and the Uni- corn with the Maple Leaf and the Fleur de Lis between 'them. A very striking and unique de- sign. Both rugs showed excel- lent workmanship, as did most of the others. As usually happens my visit to Toronto was a combination of business and pleasure. But I find it increasingly difficult to get very much business done in one day. Trains on slow time and offices and stores on fast time makes a very short day. True, the returning train is an ISSUE 36 — 196 hour later at night but by that time offices are closed so the extra time is just wasted. At least, insofar as business is con- cerned. Actually my time in town is never wasted now be- cause 1 generally take a run out to see our grandson . . . and his parents, of course. They had just returned after spending a week at Midland. From all ac- counts there was quite "a set-to" every time Dave and Honey were brought away from the water. Yes, Honey went on holi- day too, and being a bird dog she had the greatest time chas- ing the sea -gulls! David's in- terest was divided between the lake and the ponies. One time Dee hired a saddle horse for herself and a pony for Dave. Art walked along leading the pony for Dave, who lostin- terest in his own ride when he saw Mummy on a horse. Well, we have just received a disturbing piece of informa- tion — which we hope is not correct. Those who read this column will remember that a little over two months ago Part- ner sold all his milking cows. They were shipped out to a buyer in the Cochrane district. This morning we heard that the very district to which our cows were taken has been devastated by forest fires. Unless the cows were turned loose there is every possibility they lost their lives in the fire. Our poor cows and heifers that Partner had raised himself! We hate to think of them — trapped and frightened by flames. And of course there is the loss to the farmer himself, but at least he would have more chance to escape. The cows were sold — and we have the money. But money isn't everything. Had we known the• fate that awaited them they would still have been here — or sold to another buyer. THE MIGHTY SEA The sea lies all about us. The commerce of all lands must cross it. The very winds that move over the lands have been cradled on its broad expanse and seek ever to return to it. The continents themselves dis- solve and pass to the sea, in grain after grain of eroded land . . . In its mysterious past it encompasses all thedim origins of life and receives in the end, after, it may be, many trans- mutations, the dead husks of that same life. Fier all at last re- turns to the sea—the beginning and the end. —RACHEL CARSON CULTURE t A learned indiivlual was anx- ious to clarity a few points on art, He approached the girl be- hind the information desk at public library and asked, "Where can I find some data on Correg- gio and his picture, `Flight into Egypt'?" The girl stopped powedering her nose long enough to say, "Everything on aviation in Room 12." 4771 ti'">•'? / SIZES 10-19 414.414 Ur� Top silhouette in fashion — the new flared TUNIC! Sew this stunning version with stand - away collar, decorative flaps — sure to be the star of your fall wardrobe! Choose crepe, wool, faille, — mix -match colors for added smartness! Pattern 4771: Misses' Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. Size 16 tunic takes 2% yards 39 -inch; s/z yard con- trast. Skirt takes 1'/a yards. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple, to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instruc- tions. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (35¢) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St., New Toronto, Ont. SPICE CAKE Vx cup soft shortening 34 cups sifted all-purpose flour V cup BENSON'S or CANADA Corn Starch 1 cup granulated sugar 1 Y2 teal,7oons baking powder 3 teaspoon baking soda Y2 teaspoon salt 1 Vs teaspoons cinnamon 3A teaspoon cloves 3/ teaspoon nutmeg 3 cup sour milk or buttermilk 1 Vs teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs, unbeaten CREAM shortening in mixing bowl until light and fluffy. SIFT dry ingredients over creamed shortening. ADD sour milk, vanilla and unbeaten eggs, STIR until all flour is dampened, then beat 250 strokes or about 2%a minutes. SCRAPE bowl and spoon often during mixing. BAKE in two 8 or 9 -inch greased layer cake pans lined with waxed paper in moderate oven (375°F.) 25 to 30 minutes or in 9 -inch greased square pan in 350°F. oven about 50 minutes, FROST with. Butter Frosting. For free folder of other . delicious recipes, write to: Jane Ashley, Home Service Department THE CANADA STARCH COMPANY LIMITED, P.O. Box 129, Montreal, P.Q.