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Check Up on Your Equipment Before Canning Season Starts in Earnest
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JCeep a Record of Amounts
nThat Are Used Each Year
To Prevent Overstocking
Some Foods Require Containers
With a Special Metal Lining to
Hold Color Unchanged
By BETSY CASWELL,
Woman’s Editor.
Soon the curtain will rise on another canning and preserving sea
son, and it is none too early to check on the equipment and schedule for
this major job. The Bureau of Home Economics of the United States
Department of Agriculture has some helpful suggestions along these lines,
.Which we think will interest you.
First, a canning budget is a big help, and if you have kept records
of the canned foods used last year*-—___
you li find it mighty helpful in de
ciding just how much you will need
to “put up” in
1940. There isn’t
much economy
in overstocking,
for canned goods
are seldom very
satisfactory il J
held over into I
succeeding years. “
So plan your
canning activi
ties accordingly. .
Labeling is not
omy essential,
but nowadays it
may be highly
decorative a s
well. Any num
Betsy Caswell.
ber of attractive gummed labels
may be found in the shops, and for
preserves and other foods put up in
jars the decalcomania designs are
cnarming. These indicate the con
tents of the jars pictorially rather
tnan by the written word, and pro
duce a delightful and gay effect
When the jars are neatly lined up
on the jam closet shelves.
now for the bureau's release:
“After the canning budget is made,
It’s time to check on the supply of
jars or cans. Inspect glass jars care
fully and discard any that are
cracked or chipped. If the jars are
the lightning type with glass tops,
see that the wire clamps fit tightly.
If they have become loosened, re
move the top wire and bend it down
in the middle. If necessary, also
bend the sides inward to fit the jar.
“Next, check to see that you have
enough lids in good condition to go
around. Glass lids can be used over
and over, unless they are cracked or
chipped. Metal lids with a porcelain
lining can also be used over, unless
the edges are dented or the linings
are loose.
“Jar rubbers of good quality are
extremely important in the success
ful use of glass jars. So it’s best to
get new rubbers each year, and also
to replace the gaskets on the auto
matic, self or vacuum sealing type
of jars. Make sure you’re getting j
good quality rubbers by doubling a i
ring together and pressing the fold
with the fingers. A good rubber will
not crack under this treatment, and
It can also be stretched twice its
length and returned to its original
shape.
“If you have a sealing machine
and use tin cans now is the time
to get this year's supply. Certain
foods require cans with a special
kind of enamel lining. The C
enamel, identified by its dull finish
and light-gold color, must be used
to keep some vegetables from turn
ing dark. Use C enamel for corn,
lima beans, kidney beans and when
canning com and lima beans
together as succotash.
“The other type of enamel finish
on tin cans is called sanitary enamel,
fruit enamel, or R enamel (It’s
used for canning most red foods).
This enamel has a deeper gold color
and a brighter finish than the C
enamel. Use it for beets, all kinds
of berries, cherries, cranberries,
pimientos, plums,, pumpkin and
squash.
“While planning the number of
jars or cans you’ll need it’s well to
remember that certain sizes are
recommended for certain foods.
When there is a thick mixture of
food in a large container it’s hard
to get the center heated to the
temperature necessary for killing all
the organisms that cause spoilage.
And by the time the center portion
is hot that near the outer surface
is overcooked and mushy. So it’s
best to use pint-size jars or No. 2
cans for corn, peas and snapbeans.
Other vegetables, fruits and meats
may be canned in pint or quart Jars
and No. 2, 2,-j or 3 cans.
Besides the jars or cans, there
are other pieces of equipment that
must be ready to use in canning.
Many are kept handy for other
kitchen uses, such as shallow pans,
collander. quart and cup measures,
ladle or dipper, long-handled spoons,
paring knives, cutting knife, scis
sors, household scales, vegetable
brush and a thermometer.
“Other pieces of equipment, used
only for canning, may be stored
away between seasons. Check the
condition of these pieces—large
preserving kettles^ a wire basket, jar
funnel, jar tongs and the processing
equipment—before using them.
“Fruits and other acid foods are
usually processed in a boiling water
bath. For this a wash boiler, bucket,
or any large container is satisfactory
if it has a tight cover and is large
enough to hold a convenient number
of cans and permit covering them
with 1 to 2 inches of water. A
steamer or oven can also be used for
processing. And then there is the
open kettle method that calls for
large kettles to cook the fruit or
tomatoes, and also to sterilize the
jars.
“For canning vegetables, other
than tomatoes, a steam pressure
canner is necessary. Vegetables do
not contain much acid, so they must
be processed under steam pressure In
order to obtain the temperature
needed to kill the organisms that
cause spoilage. If you have a pres
sure cooker, it's a good plan to have
the guage checked at the beginning
of the canning season. The best way
is to send it to the company for
checking, but your home demon
stration agent can also do the
checking.”
Softly Tailored Model
For Afternoon Wear
By BARBARA BELL.
Nothing is more important during
the summer—and every season for
that matter—than this type of
casual frock, softly tailored and
classically simple. This version
(Design No. 1962-B) is ideal for
women's figures, because it has a
high-busted, narrow-hipped line.
BARBARA BELL,
) Washington Star.
Inclose 25 cents in coins for
Pattern No.l962-B Size..
Name_
Address_
(Wrap coins securely In paper.)
And that perfection of line is
achieved so simply—merely by
means of long darts that narrow
the waistline and break into soft
fullness above and below. Gath
ers on the shoulders are the only
other detailing. The rest is just
long, straight seams. You can
judge, therefore, how easy this dress
is to make.
But you can't really tell what a
distinctive, comfortable, charming
fashion it is until you have it on.
Then you'll repeat it many times,
in silk print, rayon sheers, and
street cottons like linen and ba
tiste.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1962-B
is designed for sizes 32, 34, 36, 38,
40, 42, 44 and 46. Size 34 requires,
with long sleeves, yards of 39
inch rhaterial; with short, 4% yards.
Decorative Labels Add Charm ...
Fruits and vegetables in easily applied decalcomania designs will add
much to the appearance of the neatly lined jars on the jam closet shelves.
Other labels may be bought, gummed on the back and artistically lettered
to further beautify the proud housewife's handiwork.
By FRANCESCA McKENNEY.
OUR SCOtfTS SUGGEST—
A lovely carved box of solid
camphor wood will store your silver
and prevent it from becoming tar
nished during the summer months.
These boxes come in three different
sizes and may be used for many
other things besides silver. . . .
Something a collector should cer
tainly be interested in, as it is a
museum piece and would be a prize
in any collection of ancient art, is
a four-legged stand upholding a
flame-shaped shield as a back
ground for three figures of Maitreya
Buddha. The translation of the
characters is on the back of the
shield, and tells the story that this
all-bronze idol was made in the
second year, 441 A. D., for the Em
peror of the North Wei dynasty to
comfort him for the loss of his
parents. . . .
To light up those dark and
dangerous steps in the rock garden
get one of the old wrought metal
lanterns that have been electrified
and will withstand weather. . ..
A swinging-arm desk lamp made
of brass and glass with the chimney
lamp and silk shade would look
lovely in the Colonial home. The
top of the lamp swings over the
desk to give more light whenever
it is necessary. . . .
If you like to have a variety of
perfumes with you when you travel
invest in a set of Chinese silver
medicine bottles. These stand about
an inch and a half high and have
Chinese characters on them. Hinges
hold the bottles together so that
they may be folded together in any
number of different ways, Just de
pending on the way they will fit
into your suit case. .. .
An inexpensive, but interesting
and unusual gift for the doll col
lector would be one or more of the
smallest dolls in the world. Each is
made on the head of a pin in color
ful Mexican costumes. To appre
ciate the workmanship of these gay
costumes you have to use a
magnifying glass, although they
were made without the use of a
glass. . . .
With antique Jewelry at its height,
be sure to get one of the old hand
carved silver poison rings, that have
played such a part in the history
of the world. To give the ring a
modem touch fill the container
with perfume wax, so that you may
have your favorite scent with
you. . . .
Manners
Of the
Moment
Too much politeness about radios
is sometimes foolish.
Some one in the room turns on
the radio. The others politely refrain
from remarks. Some even listen.
As time goes on, the music changes.
Perhaps the one who turned the
program on has left the room. But
each person left in the room is
under the impression that one of the
other persons really is listening to
the program. And the machine plays
on and on.
Actually, the chances are that no
one in 'the room is listening, and
that no one wants to listen. Nerves
are being rapidly frayed. But every
one is too polite to say anything
about turning off the radio.
It doesn’t pay to be that polite.
Some one should work up his courage
to say, “May I turn the radio off?”
It would lighten the atmosphere
tremendously. JEAN.
Unwise to Leave Cushions
Outdoors All Summer
By MARGARET NOWELL.
DEAR MISS NOWELL:
I have some painted steel garden furniture with cushions covered in
a bright yellow material that is supposed to be rain and sun proof. Is it
true that these will not be damaged if left on the chairs all summer?
G. F. D.
Answer: It is my private opinion that the rain proof part really means
those sudden showers that sneak <
up without warning, and these will
not harm your cushions, especially
if you wipe them off soon afterward.
However. I do not think any fabric
can stand the series of damp days
we have in Washington during the
summer, when everything soaks up
moisture and mildew starts. My
advice would be to take in the
cushions at night, and keep them
in during the damp days, enjoying
their freshness when the sun shines
and your garden Is a joy. You
must also watch your painted fur
niture when the weather Is damp,
as wherever It is nicked It will be
gin to rust. That Is no criticism
of the furniture or the material,
for really nothing can withstand
the long periods of dampness here.
^ ^ ▼
DEAR MISS NOWELL:
Are tea wagons very much out of
date? I have one that is badly worn
but still useful and I would like to
use it on the lawn and porch this
summer.
L. H.
Answer: It does not seem prac
tical to discard anything as useful
and step-saving as a tea wagon. I
suggest you freshen yours with a
coat of paint to match the porch
furniture and then its “out of date
ness” will promptly disappear.
* * * +
DEAR MISS NOWELL:
I have a collection of eight French
costume prints that are very nice
and which I would like to use.
Should they be used all together or
in groups? Can you suggest methods
of mounting them? I would like to
do it myself.
MRS. D. S. A.
Answer:
You might frame them in match
ing natural wood frames and use
them in a panel above a long sofa,
or in groups of four, one above the
other. You may introduce strong
color by cutting mats out of blotting
paper and using the prints around
a mirror over a fireplace. They would
also be lovely pasted on a plain wall
papered screen, the three-fold type,
and then lacquered to preserve them.
Any of these you may do yourself
with little trouble and great satis
faction.
* * * *
DEAR MISS NOWELL:
I have suffered these last few
weeks trying to arrange dogwood
so that the flowers face upward.
The branches tend to turn under so
that the flowers are not visible and
are unlike the way they grow on the
tree. I have mock-orange and other
shrubs coming into bloom and they
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present the same problem. Have you
found a solution to this?
Answer:
I have had some success with
coarse sand and a few stones. Get
the sand in the little bags that is
put up for aquariums. Pill the shal
low container with this. Slide the
stems of the dogwood into the sand
and place a few stones on top of the
stems to hold them down. The water
weights the sand, does not evaporate
as quickly and also helps to keep the
flowers fresh longer. You may get
a free, right-side-up arrangement
vrtth dogwood and other sprays such
as bridal wreath and beauty blush.
DEAR MISS NOWELL:
What do you consider the best
equipment in the way of plates,
cups and linen for picnics? (We
like to go out for picnic suppers
in the summer and walk away from
the highway to a quiet spot.) It
should be light, easily cared for and
unbreakable. Y. R.
Answer:
Have you some prejudice against
paper? It fills all of your require
ments and then some. You may
get plates of all sizes, napkins large
and heavy, cups and even forks and
spoons. There are covered bowls
in which you may transport salads
and Juicy preparations. These may
be bought in the paper stores in
large quantities, very inexpensively,
and from the point of view of trans
portation, they are light to carry to
the picnic and may be buried or
burned so that the “carry back” is
nil. Plates and cups are waterproof
these days and tablecloths and nap
kins may be purchased in the heavy
quality so they do not tear easily.
With paper available I would not
care to invest in equipment that had
to be counted, washed, ironed and
wiped and which would make picnics
an effort.
Have Tonsils
And Teeth
Inspected
This Is the Season
To Check Up on
Child’s Health
By ANOELO PATRI.
It is time to attend to the spring
jobs. This is the time to examine
the children and to note any con
dition that needs attention from
the physician or dentist. These
little Jobs are better done in the
spring. Children are like the plants,
stirring in growth and they respond
well to treatment now. The cool,
sweet days of spring are easier on
convalescent children than the hot
days of summer.
If tonsils are diseased this is the
time to get them out. If the child
has had sore throats the past winter
the physician should look at his
tonsils. If he find them diseased,
out they should come and promptly.
Diseased tonsils work mischief with
growing habits and children cannot
afTord to be pestered with them.
The process of getting rid of them
is simple and safe, and there are
plenty of skilled physicians and
surgeons ready to serve.
The children's teeth should be
carefully looked at Just now. If
there are stains, cavities, loose
teeth—anything not Just as it ought
to be—the dentist will see it and
advise about treatment. The first
teeth are important to the health
of the permanent set and should be
cleaned, filled and treated as the
dentist may indicate. Don’t neglect
this because sound, clean teeth have
an important place in the child’s
scheme of health.
TTiis is the time for vaccinations
if they are required for admission
to school. One of the inexcusable
mistakes that is made is the vac
cination of children the first day
they enter school. Vaccinations
are not a treat. Even when they
do not "hurt” they have their ef
fect on the child. He doesn’t feel
well. A sore arm, a feeling of up
setness are not good preparation
for the first day in school.
That first day is a tremendous
experience for a child. For the
first time in all his life he is cut
off from his mother and his home.
For the first time in his life he
faces a world in which he is a
stranger and there is none to hold
his hand, to explain, to comfort and
protect. He must stand alone.
For this ordeal he must muster
every ounce of power—physical and
spiritual—that he has within him
and direct it to his purpose. He
needs to feel free of his body and
free in his spirit. He cannot do
that with a throbbing arm or an
aching leg. He cannot be happy
with a rising temperature. It is
cruel to expose him to such condi
tions.
Now in the fine spring weather
is the time for these Jobs. Get
them over with so the child can
have a good summer and be in fine
shape for the fall term. Ask the
physician to give him a thorough
physical examination and then at
tend to what needs attention.
Put all certificates of vaccination
in a safe place, but make certain
the word “successful” Is on the
certificate before filing it. Keep
them in a big envelope with the
child’s birth certificate. Have one
envelope for each child. These
records are invaluable to children
all through their childhood and
youth. Even old age will need them.
Get them ready now,
Mr. Patrl has prepared a leaflet
entitled, “Helpful Habits.” in
which he tells parents how to set
and maintain good habits. Send
for it, addressing your request to
Mr. Angelo Patri, care of The
Star. Inclose a self-addressed,
stamped (3-cent) envelope.
Something New
Here is a new idea for serving
creamed foods: Buy long, crusty
rolls, remove the centers. (Use the
removed crumbs for escalloped
dishes at some later meal.) Spread
the insides with butter, mixed with
yellow cream cheese, and toast the
roll cases until well browned. Then
fill with creamed hard-cooked eggs,
mushrooms, chicken or fish. With a
crisp salad, Graham muffins and a
gelatin dessert you have a delicious !
spring luncheon menu.
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Dogs Delight Every One
By BARONEES FIANTONI.
This set of four different dogs will make a fascinating group for any
dog lover. Each fits into a standard 5 by 7 inch frame, which you can
buy in most stores.
The pattern comprises full information and Instructions; also hot
iron transfer pattern of four designs.
Ask for No. 1475 and inclose 15 cents (coin). Address orders to The
Needlework Editor of The Evening Star.
Dorothy Dix Says —
A Good Wife Is Worth Far More
Than She Costs Her Husband
A statistician has figured out that
the wife of the average man, what
with her board, clothes, doctors’
bills, beauty treatment, trips, pre
sents and one thing and another,
costs him $50,000, provided they
live together for 30 or 40 years.
These figures seem to put wives in
the luxury class, along with yachts
and private planes, and appear to
explain why so many young men
steer clear of matrimony. They feel
they can’t afford it with wives
quoted as high as they are. But
in this they are mistaken, and the
best paying investment that any
youth ever makes is when he
gambles on Wives Preferred. Of
course, if a man picks out for a
wife a silly little addle-pated girl
who 1s lazy and extravagant she is
a total loss and isn’t worth $50,000
or 50 cents. But if he marries a
woman who is intelligent and thrifty
and industrious, she not only
doesn’t cost him a penny, she is
money in the pocket. For if any
human being ever earns his or her
board and keep, it is the wife who
performs such various and multi
farious duties that it would bank
rupt her husband if he had to pay
for the service she renders.
Add up the wages of a house
keeper, a cook, a housemaid, a
laundress, ‘a nurse, a purchasing
agent, a social secretary, a com
panion and you will perceive one
of the reasons why widowers with
children are in such haste to re
marry. They can’t afford to stay
single.
Furthermore, that a wife is worth
all she costs is amply proven by
the fact that men very rarely begin
to accumulate any property until
after they get married.
As long as a man is a bachelor
he is the victim of all of his
predatory relatives, who feel that
as he hasn’t any family of his
own to support, he might as .well
take care of theirs; and of his
borrowing friends, who know he is
always good for a touch.
But as soon as a man gets mar
ried his wife sews up the holes
in his pockets and separates him
from the sponges, and before he
knows it he has money in the bank.
Even an extravagant wife is often
a first aid to prosperity, because
her husband has to hustle so hard
to pay her bills that it frequently
develops unexpected abilities in him
and turns him into a go-getter and
a millionaire.
Another way in which a wife
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spiring flavor. It comes in the
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works her passage In the matri
monial boat is by taking care of
her husband's health, which, after
all. is his main asset in life.
Doctors say that the chief reason
that married men live longer than
single ones Is not only because they
lead more regular lives and, as a
rule, are more wholesomely fed, but
because their wives watch out for
the little illnesses that the men
themselves neglect.
It is the wife’s nagging about
putting on dry shoes when they
get their feet wet, and going to
bed when they take a cold, and
seeing the doctor about that tired
feeling that keeps many a man out
of the grave for years and years. -
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