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Sugar is, of course, by no means, objec¬ 
tionable, and those who prefer the bitter 
taste of grapefruit should use it, but those 
who have not tried it with salt have a 
treat in store. 
A thought worth while to the home¬ 
maker is that with the peel of oranges and 
grapefruit a variety of decorative con¬ 
tainers may be made, which add to the at¬ 
tractiveness of the table. 
True, the decorative touch does not 
come under the head of necessities, from 
the standpoint of food value, nor is it 
measured by units of calories or included 
in the much discussed list of vitamines, 
but the art of table decoration goes hand 
in hand with thoughtfully planned meals, 
having a value all of its own. 
Best results are obtained when meals 
are prepared with consideration for the 
mental as well as the physical taste. 
It is the birthright of womanhood that 
she be encouraged in the artistic side of 
home-making. 
Just wherein citrus fruits may be con¬ 
sidered of material interest in the home is 
not only borne out in some of the former 
medical uses of these fruit juices for in¬ 
fants and children, but has been thorough¬ 
ly demonstrated as a health-giving food 
and beverage for adults as well. 
An interesting feature in regard to the 
adult is the fact that men and women who 
have been advised against the use of 
grapefruit because of its acids not seem¬ 
ing to agree with them, have in many 
cases found that with the use of salt in 
place of sugar, they now enjoy their 
grapefruit and have no bad effects. 
Statistics obtained from a recent Cali¬ 
fornia booklet tell us that of 107 physi¬ 
cians who were asked what fruit they 
would recommend for children, ninety- 
three of that number answered, oranges. 
Oranges and grapefruit are easily di¬ 
gested, their salts and acids forming a 
natural mild laxative, also preventing chil¬ 
dren’s disorders due to sterile or deficient 
food, and being a necessary element to 
growth. 
Recognizing the fact that America’s 
youth is the nation’s greatest wealth, is it 
not well that we pay more attention to its 
proper nourishment ? And on whom does 
the mantle of responsibility fall more 
heavily in this great work than on mother¬ 
hood. 
Until recent years the matter of correct 
diet was a subject little thought of, or left 
for the physicians and nurses to discuss. 
Now, through the various channels of do¬ 
mestic science, it is a study within the 
reach of all who wish to avail themselves 
of the opportunity, and rightfully belongs 
in every home. 
The various uses and preparations of 
Florida citrus fruits are recognized as a 
valuable unit in domestic science prob¬ 
lems wherever introduced. 
A broader knowledge and more general 
use of citrus fruits would mean more uni¬ 
versal health, and health as the crowning 
jewel of life demands it. 
Aside from the health-giving qualities, 
which add to their value of course, there 
are other ways in which to use citrus 
fruits. An unlimited array of dishes may 
be prepared of them. 
The Ohio State Journal of Columbus, 
Ohio, on making an interesting compari- 
