HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FARM BUREAU MONTHLY 



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MISS HEI^EM A. HAKKIMAN, Uemonstratiou Agent 



Club Programs in War Time 



In the October number of the Journal 

 of Home Economics, Miss Johnson has a 

 most interesting article on planning club 

 programs in war times, 

 part : 



Study Groups 



The Home Economics Club of South- 



Save the Sugar 



, , ., ^, , • ^ , "^^^ French government has asked the 



ampton had its monthly meetmg October j United States to export 100.000 tons of 



2.. The question of installing a warm | sugar within a month and probably more 



She says in I dish, such as cocoa or soup, in the schools ; at a later period. Our own situation is 



at noon was discussed. A committee of j that we have just sufficient sugar for 



"Because people have been occupied in , three women was elected to confer with | our own use until the first of January 



„. „™,.-„„ „,..! ,. __-. __. _..»..^ the teachers and lend assistance in the ; when the new West Indian crop becomes 



war service, club work need not suffer. 

 First, because war service work differs 

 not in kind but in intensity from inter- 

 ests, topics and programs that held and 

 vitalized clubs before the war. Second, 



matter. The children will probably pre 

 pare the dish in groups, and solve the 

 dish-washing problem by each taking his 

 cup home to wash it, so that very little 

 because the women of the clubs of both i equipment will be needed. The club is 

 State and Federation know the power ' considering the matter of uniting with 

 and efficiency of organized effort and ; the Village Improvement Society so as to 

 realize that to loosen the bonds of their make it a more far-reaching organiza- 

 organizations means to lessen the value tion. The members of the club are en- 

 of their service at this time. thusiastic, and Southampton is bound to ' ital 



"Their programs will differ from those be better for having its women cooperate 

 of a few years since, and yet, if the club , for community betterment, 

 women are wise they will not let them 



go too far away from the realities of 

 life — those things which make for per- 

 manent good, for beauty, truth and 

 growth of spirit. Art and music and 

 literature must be cherished today as 

 never before, that life itself may be kept 

 sweet and true at its source. To allow 

 the materialism of war to lessen our 

 love of life would be vitally wrong. 



"The 

 com meal as food means more other 

 _ ^ ,, , ., I cereals for export to feed Our Allies — 



Because of the sorrows, the perils, j^ j^ ^ way to win the War." 



The people in many parts in America 



available to all. Many stores are find- 

 ing it impossible to supply the demand. 



We consume sugar at the rate of 90 

 pounds a person per year, a little under 

 four ounces per day per person. The 

 French people are on a ration of sugar 

 equal to only 21 pounds per person per 

 year, a little less than one single ounce 

 per day per person. The English and 

 ian rations are also not over one 

 ounce per day. The French will be 

 without sugar for over 2 months if we 

 refuse to part with enough from our 

 stocks to keep them supplied with this 

 small allowance. It will not be possible 

 for them to get it from any other source. 

 Hoover says if our people will reduce 

 by one-third their purchase and con- 

 Corn Products sumption of candy and of sugar for uses 

 more general consumption of \ other than preserving fruit (which should 



The study group in Enfield meets the 

 last Wednesday of each month. Next 

 month the home demonstration agent 

 will talk to the group on "Health of 

 Women in the Home." 



the hardships and the privations of war. 



it will be necessary in every possible way 



greatly need instruction in cooking corn 



to guard against the lowering of tone ,„g^i_ ^ p,ominent scientist of Wash 

 m the ordinary community, and here the j j^^^^^ ^^^^^y^ remarked: "It is surpris 



music and literature departments shall , ;„g ^j^^^ ^^^^ travels through some parts | calling for less. Omit frosting. Every 

 Community sing- , ^^ ^j^j^ country, to find that where they member in the family should, do his or 



not be interfered with) we can save the 

 French situation. If everyone in Amer- 

 ica saves one ounce of sugar daily it 

 means 1,100,000 for the year. 



Use less sugar on foods such as cereals 

 and fruits. Use less sugar in cooking 

 by substituting syrups or using recipes 



be of greatest help. 



ing needs to be promoted. Community 

 •gatherings where joy and happiness can 



raise the finest corn, they cook it so 

 badly. Their corn bread comes to the 



be made the key note, and where the L„i,i„ i,„ij- i j •<. 4. i 1.1 



.,,,.,..' , ,1 table half cooked — it tastes raw — like 



right kind of fun for young people, and , (.hjc^en feed." 

 the right kind of entertainment for oldei- 

 ones are provided and enjoyed. This 



her share. 



shall be one of the lines of work under- 

 taken and promoted by the clubs, for 

 preventative measures are much more 

 intelligent, more constructive and cost 

 less than curative ones." 



Eggless Corn Muffins 



1 cup cornmeal; I cup sifted pastry 

 flour; l cup sugar; 2 tablespoons melted 

 butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons bak- 

 ing powder; 1 cup milk. 



Mix dry ingredients, add milk and 

 melted butter. Put in greased muffin 

 pan, bake 30 minutes in moderate oven. 

 Yield: 10 muffins. Cost of recipe; 8c. 



Are you doing all you can in your com- 

 munity to cooperate with the Federal 



Bad cooking is not confined to corn 



School for Leaders 



The Massachusetts Agricultural Col- 

 lege is planning to hold, Nov. 20-27, a 



meal alone. There are of cour.se, many school for leaders in Home Conservation, 

 exceptions. It is generally said that of Such instruction will be of great value 



all countries America needs intensive in- 

 struction in domestic economy. 



Iilany people would appreciate corn 

 more than they do if it wei-e properly 

 cooked. Too often it is full of lumps 



in cooperating with the home demon- 

 stration agent. Every woman is anxious 

 to serve her country in some way and 

 this is an excellent chance for those who 

 can take advantage of the opportunity. 

 It is hoped that Hampshire County can 



and has a decidedly raw taste. The send at least five representatives. The 

 water should be freshly boiled, otherwise , work of the Home Demonstration agent 



the mush is deficient in flavor. Slow 

 cooking at moderate heat, for a long time 

 is necessary to the flavor of mush. It is 

 impossible to overcook cereals. The 

 surest way to have meal of good quality 

 is to grind it at once, which is often im- 

 practicable. 



would thereby be many times strength- 

 ened, as those receiving the instruction 

 would be able to carry on work in the 

 various communities. 



Board may be had at the College Din- 

 ing Hall on the a la carte plan or in 

 nearby boarding houses at $5.50 a week 



A good way to make 1 quart of good | and up. The prices for rooms range 



Government in conserving wheat, meat, 'mush: Bring 5 cups water and 1 table 



fat, sugar, fuel, clothing and still main- 

 tain adequate standards of health and 

 diet? Are there enough women inter- 

 ested to form a study group and in so 

 doing unite the efforts of the individuals? 

 If so notify the Farm Bureau. 



spoon salt to boiling. Remove from fire, 

 let stand 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup meal. 

 Replace on fire and stir till mush 

 thickens lightly. Pour all into deep 

 porcelain baking dish, with cover. Bake 

 for 1 hour or more. 



' from $2.50 by the week or 50 cents a 

 night. These prices are for each per.son 

 in a double room. Single rooms may be 

 had at 75c a night or $3.50 a week. 



Plan ahead so you can send your 

 names into the Farm Bureau as willing 

 to sei-ve your country in this way. 



