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May 26, 1917. 
WOMAN AND HOME 
From Day to Day 
The Little Flags 
Oh. when you see them flying 
Beside the Summer way, 
The little flags they i)ut in place 
Upon Memorial Day, 
Kemember each is crying 
A message straight to you— 
A message straight to every lad 
Whose heart is clean and true. 
They tell the splendid story 
Of those who marched aw.iy 
In answer to a voice that said. 
“Your country calls! Obey!" 
They heard the call to glory, 
As you can, if you try: 
“Your flag demands your best to-day. 
Not some time, by and by.” 
—Mary Lee Dalton in the Youth’s Com¬ 
panion. 
We have been asked to i-eprint the re¬ 
cipe for the delicious strawberry and 
pineapple preserve. The proportions are 
one quart of pineapple, peeled and shred¬ 
ded. two quarts of hulled strawberries, 
thi-ee quarts sugar. Mix the shredded 
pineapple with the sugar, let stand two 
hours, then mix the strawberries with 
it, heat in the preserving kettle, and 
boil 20 minutes, stirring well to pre¬ 
vent sticking. Bed raspberries may be 
used with pineapifle in the same way. 
The Pennsylvania Kailroad, an¬ 
nounces that in future it will employ 
women wherever they can do work for¬ 
merly done by men. So far they have 
only been employed in clerical work, but 
there is a possibility that they may be 
tested in other capacities. France would 
be greatly heli>ed by trained railroad 
men, whose assistance Avould release 
many of their own men who are already 
trained for military service, and it is 
possible that the railroads here are al¬ 
ready considering this contingency. 
One aid to comfort that we should 
like to see attached to every farm home 
is a screened porch that could be used 
for a dining room, with an addition in 
the form of a screened outdoor kitchen. 
Such conveniences would add enormously 
to the he.alth and comfort of the whole 
family, and the main part of the house 
would be many degrees cooler as a result. 
We think really the outdoor dining room 
anl kitchen mean more to family comfort 
than the popular outdoor sleeping porch. 
The first thing required is adequate 
screening, or flying insects quickly be¬ 
come a nuisance where food is prepared 
or exposed. Just think how much a busy 
Avoman Avould appi-eciate this open airy 
Avorkroom in the canning season! M’e 
should like to hear from farm house- 
AA’h’es AA'ho haA;e planned a dining room 
and kitchen poi’cli for Summer use, and 
can thus tell us of any problems or diffi¬ 
culties involved. 
Women engaged in Avar relief work 
have made many “comfort bags’ for sol¬ 
diers. and this is a good suggestion for 
anyone Avhose friends haA’e donned khaki. 
Such a bag may conveniently be made of 
khaki .about 10x1.^ inches, flat envelope 
shape, and fastened Avith snap fasteners. 
If made to open like a toilet case. Avith 
flat loops and pockets (Avith snap fasten¬ 
ers) to hold the contents, so much the 
better. Nothing useless should be put in. 
A Avriting pad Avith stamped envelopes 
and post cards Avill be appreciated, but 
do not put in loose stamps, as they are 
likely to stick Avhere not needed. A little 
sewing kit should contain thimble, but¬ 
tons, needles, black and AAdiite thread, 
darning needles and darning cotton, safe¬ 
ty pins and plain i)ins. Other desirable 
“fillings” for the bag are toothbrushes. 
Avash cloths, safety matches, lead pencils, 
chocolate in cake form, and sticking plas¬ 
ter. A comfort bag is not expected to 
take the place of the toilet case or the 
first aid packet, but may be stocked ac¬ 
cording to individual taste. Avith the idea 
of proA'iding comforts or necessities not 
included in the kit otherAvise. 
Best-ever Layer Cake 
Please reprint recipe for “Best-ever 
layer cake.” mentioned in a recent issue. 
MRS. B. H. R. 
This is made Avithout beating separ¬ 
ately and will be found very light and 
moist, as well as quickly made, and eeo- 
TS/te RUKAL NEW-YORKER 
nomical. Put into the mixing bowl one 
cup flour, three-quarters cup sugar, one 
I)inch salt, one level teaspoon b.aking poAV- 
der. mix Avell dry. Melt in measuring 
cup. butter size of Avalnut. break into this 
one egg, Avithout beating and fill the cup 
Avith milk, pour into mixing bOAvl, and 
beat all together for a minute. Flavor 
to taste and bake in hot oven. Double 
quantity makes three very large layers. 
For the best icing, break the white 
of.au egg in a glass (.so that exact 
amount may be seen) add equal amount 
of AA-ater. stir slightly and turn into a 
boAvl, mix in poAvdered sugar, to right 
consistency. Beat Avell. flavor and spread 
on cake. Too much sugar makes it brit¬ 
tle. Will keep a long time in a pre- 
seiwe jar., 
Sweet Mixed Pickles Wanted 
Will some of the readers of The R. N.- 
Y. send a recipe for making SAA-eet mixed 
pickles? MRS. J. E. s. 
Idaho. 
Seen in New York Shops 
One of the department stores offers 
“maternity outfits” for .$0.12 and $2.24. 
The.se outfits contain .sterilized bandages. 
The Rural Patterns 
In ordering always give number of pattern 
and size desired, sending price with order 
9397—C h i 1 d ’ s 
Sacque, (! luos. or 
lyear 2 and 4 years. 
Price 10 cts. 
8393—Child’s Pet¬ 
ticoat and Under- 
Waist. 2 to 6 years. 
Price 10 cts. 
9389—Girl’s Dress, 
10 to 14 years. 
Price 15 cts. 
9356—Blouse with 
Tucked or Gathered 
Front, 34 to 44 bust. 
Price 15 cts. 
9358—Four Piece 
Skirt. 24 to 32 waist. 
Price 15 cts. 
9392—Coat with 
Full Sides, 34 to 42 
bust. 
Price 15 cts. 
9390—Barrel Skirt, 
24 to 32 waist. 
Price 15 cts. 
pads. “Avipps.” sponges, etc.; special soap, 
ointments, antiseptics and toilet articles, 
and also give a list of other things the 
expectant mother should supply, all se¬ 
lected Avith the advice of medical author¬ 
ity. Such an outfit AAmuld have special 
A-alue in an isolated country home, espe¬ 
cially if supplemented by the Avisdom con¬ 
tained in the valuable bulletin entitled 
“Prenatal Care,” issued free by the Chil¬ 
dren’s Bureau of the Department of Com¬ 
merce and I.abor at "Washington. 
Paisley seco petticoats at a special 
price of $2.45 Avere printed Paisley pat¬ 
terns of handsome colors, Avitb an effect 
like silk. 
Korean lamp shades seen recently were 
made of bright-colored Oriental fans, 
fastened together Avith queer buttons and 
tassels, price $3.50. There are many 
handsome lamp and candle shades of cre¬ 
tonne. especially made for use with Avicker 
lamps finished iu natural color, old ivory 
and mahogany. Such lamps cost from 
!S5 to $18; tall floor lamps of Avicker, $30 
to $40. 
Among popular millinery trimmings 
ears of AA'beat are again much used, espe¬ 
cially iu .silvery Avhitc. One pretty Avide 
Avhite bat Avas trimmed Avith a Avreath of 
Avhite roses mingled A\'ith white Avbeat. 
Khaki bats for small boys and girls, 
Avitb stitched brim and red, Avbite and 
blue band, are 50 cents; khaki middies. 
$1..50. 
Bath sets consisting of a large toAvol. 
guest tOAvel and face cloth, Avith colored 
bordei’s to match, are 94 cents, and make 
a nice gift. 
Cereal Coffee 
Mix thoroughly one quart of br.an Avitb 
one-half teacupful of molasses, and let it 
dry in a Avarm place, stirring once or 
tAvice to prevent lumps. I’roAAU it even¬ 
ly on top of a hot stove, in a large, flat 
baking-pan, turning and .stirring con¬ 
stantly Avith a pancake turner, or similar 
implement. When it is of the color of 
broAvned coffee, store it in coA-ered cans 
Avhile still hot, to bold the flaA’or. T’se 
the same as coffee, boiling a little longer. 
No egg is nece.ssary to settle it, l)ut a tiny 
l)it of butter Avill prevent boiling over. 
This will be found almost as delicious as 
real coffee, and greatly to be preferred 
for its Avbolesomeness. It may also be 
used Avitb a small ju-oportion of coffee, 
to flaA-Ol-. GR.ACE A. TI.AIMERMAN. 
A Letter from a Cousin 
Dear Amelia: You say Edna Avants 
me to tell more about Aunt Doan’s house, 
Avhat rich people eat and how it is served. 
I baA'e been making a feAV notes Avhich 
may interest her. Of course, the food is 
not so much better than you have on your 
oAvn table, but I notice little niceties of 
serving, Avhich I .should never have 
thought of. and Avhich m.a.v help Edna out 
if she takes those tAvo Avealthy Avomen to 
board next Summer. 
Potato souffle is merely fresh, mashed 
l)otato. hot and seasoned nicely and iiut 
into a heated casserole. T’pon this pile 
the Avbites of tAvo eggs Avliich have been 
beaten very light. Salt the egg before 
beating. Set the c.asserole in the oven to 
broAvn the egg delicately. Do not have 
the oven too hot and the egg Avill cook, 
as Avell as broAvn. Of course, Edna knows 
that to Avbip Avell the egg Avhite must 
have no specks of yolk in it. and that it 
usually “makes more” and is lighter if 
Avliipped on a flat dish Avith a fork, or a 
thin knife. Egg beaters may have their 
place, but it is uot iu making the best 
meringues. And a meringue is prettier if 
heaped in irregular little “hay cocks” on 
top, than if smoothed flat. 
A similar idea is to bake potatoes, 
scoop out the inside, leaving neat .shells, 
and mash and season the Avliitc part. 
Then refill the shells and after setting 
them upright in a baking pan. pile 
Avhipped Avhite of egg on top of eacli. Set 
into oven to broAvn and serve hot. Y'ou 
Avill find that the AA'liIte of egg blends Avell 
with potato and makes it more delicate, 
oven Avheu reAvarmod. 
An egg sauce seems the proi)er accom¬ 
paniment for boiled fish, salmon or blue 
fish. Boil tAA'O eggs for four minutes. 
Put into a boAA'l. after taking off the 
shells and cut and mash thin rather fine 
Avith a fork. Add salt, a i)inch of ground 
mustard, a little Avhite pe|i|)er and plenty 
of butter. Have ready a white sauce and 
pour this over the egg. Mix avcII. turn 
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SeaQrsves, Industrial Cemmitsjoner A.T. S S. F.Ry.,1963 RytEich., Chies 0 « 
For Sale- 167 acres, 
ive soil: 170 apple trees; pond, brook, springs and 
lake: two attached houses, 10 rooms each; 5 barns; 
state road; 'A mile from village, 3 from Station, 
85 from New York; near good markets. Price, only 
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Your chance is in Canada. Rich lands and 
business opportunities offer you independence. 
Farm lands $11 to .$30 acre; irrigated lands, $3.5 
to $50. Twenty years to pay; $2,000 loan i.i Im- 
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Ninth Aa'C., Calgary. Alberta. 
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I Or ^ Farmer’-S^ 
^ Land of Hidden Treasure. 
Ian ideal earmer’s county j 
I with a good sandy loam soil especially | 
adapted for truck growing and dairy I 
: purposes, with a host of popular coast i 
I resorts, forming a series of markets right I 
at the farmer’s threshold, and—in addi- I 
: tion, excellent transportation to Phila- ! 
I delphia and other large cities. I 
NEW JERSEY is well known for its | 
; profitable farming, and beyond ques- = 
tion, there are fewer acres of naturally I 
poor land in proportion to the whole I 
number of acres in Cape May, than in ? 
any other county in the State. I 
It has been decided to offer for I 
sale a few select sites for ; 
farming and residential purposes I 
If yon are interested in farming that pays, I 
and desire full information, write to | 
F. W. FOWKES. Clerk to the County Board j 
of Freeholders. I 
SEA ISLE CITY, N. J. I 
Raise High Priced Wheat 
on Fertile Canadian Soil 
Canada extends to you a hearty invitation to settle on her 
FREE Homestead lands of 160 acres each or secure some of 
thelowpriced lands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. 
This year wheat is higher but Canadian land just as cheap, so 
the opportunity is more attractive than ever. Canada wants 
you to help feed the world by tilling some of her fertile soil 
—land similar to that which during many years has aver¬ 
aged 20 to 45 bushels of wheat to the acre. Think of the 
money you can make with wheat at over $2 per bu. and 
land so easy to get. W onderful yields also of Oats, Barley 
and Flax. Mixed farming in Western Canada is 
as profitable an industry as grain growing. 
The Government this year is asking farmers to put in¬ 
creased acreage into grain. There is now a great de¬ 
mand for farm laborers to replace the many young men 
who have volunteered for service in the war. The cli¬ 
mate is healthful and agreeable, railway facilities excel¬ 
lent. good schools and churches convenient. Write for 
literature as to reduced railway rates to Supt. of louni- 
gration, Ottawa, Canada, or to 
O. G. RUTLEDGE 
KOI E. Genesee Street 
Syraviisc, N. T. 
Canadian Government Ascot, 
