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Show Pare The Cache American. Lojran, Cache County, Utah SI Kathleen Norris Savs: Postwar llousccleaning "IT ilk divorce breaking up about ten timet at many hornet at it hat st ho are ue to talk of reforming tha world!" to do ... right By KATHLEEN NORRIS is a dreadful THERE childrens faults traits are put into them to stay. That your selfish small boy may try to conceal it as he grows older, but that he will be selfish man to the end of his days. That your sneaky or shy or untruthful little gir' will presently be a sneaky, shy, untruthful woman, anc that nothing you can do for her, or she can do for herself, will make the slightest differ- ence. A most distinguished scien tist enlarged upon this idea one night, at my dinner table He had written books on the subject, had Dr. Wiggam, and I could pretend to no scientific knowledge at all, yet he was wrong. And when I said that the lazy child could grow up to be prompt and energetic, child bethe come some day a controlled and amiable woman, and the destructive and disorderly child turn into a capable and thrifty housewife, I was right. But the professor was taking into account only what he quick-temper- Point-Savin- Children $ faultt and traits are not permanent things. The thy or untruthful child need not and should not stay that nay. Jealousy is curable, to are suspicion, stinginess and the other common faults. These things are cured by con- scious determinations by the deliberate seeking of uihat persons still call grace. If the note world is to be built on honesty, brotherhood and service to our fellow men, then we must eliminate our personal hates, dishonesties, prejudices and weaknesses. IT e must remember that the evils which do exist will do whatever possible to destroy the titanic efforts and sacrifices we must be ready to make for millions less fortunate than ourselves, when the war ends." ed ed could prove with animal statistics, with references to white mice and black mice and various charts and maps and graphs. And I had stronger forces in mind. Jealousy and Suspicion Curable. For the truth Is, if one can make a child or young person once face a fault or defect, see it as it is, and can further interest that child or young person in correcting it why, change is the law of grace just as it is the law of nature, and there is no miracle that may not be accomplished. One of the most serene and amiable men I know, whose own wife laughs at the idea of Toms having a temper, was a dangerously passionate and unmanageable child. A litUe girl whose shyness was like an actual sickness is today as gay and gracious a young hostess, in her own home, as any woman in the world. Jealousy is curable, suspicion is curable, stinginess is curable. But not by science or by chance. Only by conscious determination; only by deliberate seeking of what old fashioned persons still call grace. And what has that to do with postwar housecleaning? It has a great deal to do with it. For we are assuming tremendous responsibilities, we Americans, when we promise our boys and indeed promise all the crushed and broken nations of Europe, a better world when once this every afternoon and evening with young women and girls; with slums in our great cities, unprecedented Juvenile delinquency, illiteracy still prevalent in mountain communities, and all our efforts to suppress crime so futile, who are we to talk of reforming, educating, policing the world! Everybody Must Sacrifice for Others Well, perhaps the percentage of all these evils is not as great as she fears. But they do exist. And each and every one will do its part to destroy the titanic efforts and sacrifices we must be ready to make for millions less fortunate than ourselves, when the war ends. But already the selfish, weak spirit of indifference is becoming vocal, even before the war is won. Many people are all too anxious to believe that we can do nothing for others, so why try? That new world must be built on honesty, brotherhood, service, willingness to face changes, to accept new points of view, to solve our own personal problems. On those same lines go goodness there is no other word for it but goodness that we expect to extend to all the nations of the world. Personal hates, personal dishonesties, personal weaknesses will have to be scrapped first, and this is a good time to get rid of them. With divorce breaking up about ten times as many homes as it has any right to break up, says a despairing letter from a San Francisco woman, with bars and saloons filled The place for all reforms to begin is home. And as the moving spirit in most homes is Mother, so the most important job in the world is shortly to devolve upon Mother. More love at home, more content. More talk of duty and responsibility, to the youngsters; some of them hardly know the word "duty. More example, to the neighbors, to the younger wives of the family, of what true, dignified, honest marriage can be. More bearing bravely of the petty shocks, changes, humiliations, disappointments of every day. More help for Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Children's Hospitals, all the many agencies that, like the yeast in the measure of meal, are working day after day for the betterment of America. If there are slums near you, clean up even the tiniest corner of them. If there is a bad element in your town, meet boy some of these potential criminals, do something about it. If the girls you know are saloon frequenters, remember that they go there for pleasure, stimulations, companionship, and try to provide these things on safer terms. But if the trouble is in your own home, if there are coldness and discontent, rudeness and insubordination, debt and discomfort there, then that is the place to begin. Begin with hourly prayers for light; prayers said in your heart as you go about your daily work. It will be given you. fault dr Curable. Births Increase In the United States the number of births increased from 2,513,427 in 1941 to 2,808,996 in 1942, and in Canada from 255,317 to 271,981. The rate of infant mortality in the United States declined during this period from 45 to 40 for each 1,000 live births. In Canada the mortality rate was 60 in 1941 and 54 in 1942. The United Kingdom recorded 775,422 births in 1942, the most since 1931, while its rate of Infant mortality, 62 per 1,000, was the lowest ever recorded in the United Kingdom. peace is won. Lynn Chambers Menu Sometimes I think the cookie Jar piece of equipment in the American home especially in the kitchen. At least its the most popular, and that's not just among the youngsters for many a time the oldsters make the path to the cookie jar just as often as the children. If there are cookies in the house, then it's the kind of a house that spells Welcome Home, for cookies are not just delightful to have, they often take the edge off hunger when its most necessary after school, or after a meal to give it the finishing touch. Cookies aren't hard to make. They last longer than cakes. They take less ingredients, and they go much further. Keep a list of favorites on hand that will keep the cookie Jar filled no matter how popular that Jar isl Save Uted Fats! Oatmeal and peanut butter have long been popular ingredients in cookies, but here they are together guaranteed to be doubly popular: Oatmeal-PeanButter Cookies. (Makes 4 dozen) ft cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons shortening ft cup brown sugar ft cup granulated sugar flour ft cup ft teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ft cup water lft cups oatmeal Cream peanut butter and shorten lng; add sugars gradually, cream ing entire mixture. Stir in sifted Ingredients dry and water. Add the uncooked Chill dough. Roll dough thin on lightly floured board and cut with cookie cutter. Dough may also be rolled and chilled and sliced inch thick. Bake on a greased baking sheet in moderate oven for 10 to 12 minutes. If partifled cookies are desired, frost with powdered sugar icing when baked and decorate with candied cherries and nuts. Save Used Fats! Hermit Bars. ft cup butter or substitute 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten ft cup milk or coffee 1 cup baking molasses or sorghum 4 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon salt ft teaspoon soda 2 teaspoons baking powder Is the favorite OPRING fashions give full promise of living up to a new high this Easter. They broadcast the message of handsome wools and other materials made up in coats, suits and ensembles that sing a spring song of lovely colors in no less exultant terms than does nature itself at the springtime of the year. This year the big news is color, color, color. When you go to buy the new Easter costume be sure you are in a highly receptive color mood, so as to not flicker an eyelash when the salesperson brings forth "the latest in a spring topper, or a suit ensemble in bright magenta, or a lovely lilac tone or perhaps the new saffron or tangerine shades, so smart this season. Ming blue is a favorite too for suits and ensembles, and exquisite iris in soft mauve tones registers also on the list; likewise cool looking lime and chartreuse. Golds and yellows make a spectacular showing in the suit and modes. Yes, the new colors seem to be Easter-inspireas much so as budding flowers and azure skies and all things lovely. It adds zest to the new clothes designers are preparing for us that, what with fabric conservation being so patriotically observed, there is a styling technique developing that presents an entirely new fashion outlook for the future. One reaction to the fabric-savin- g program registers in the new and flatteringly narrow silhouette for skirts with simple boxy lines for jackets with collarless necklines. This year the accent is on straight simple silhouettes as expressed in Chinese mandarin lines after the manner of the collarless model, to the right in the illustration. It is d being shown fashioned of duvetyne in such unusual col topper-ensemb- le suede-finishe- Navy and White ors as magenta red, or tangerine or bright green or ming blue, to which a trimming of heavy twisted black cord lends new interest. This smart model with its collarless neckline and its wide loose sleeves introduces an influence which women welcome with utmost enthusiasm, because of the flattery and the fabric saving promise in its strikingly simple lines. It is also in high favor in that it can be slipped on so easily over everything from slacks to informal dinner gowns. You will find this type coat ideal to go with your new Easter frock whether it be gay print, a pastel wool classic or a smart dressy black sheer. There Is e noticeable navy influence in the styling of the forsythia-yellocentered in the group. The h boxy coat is heralded as a fashion for spring. It has slit pockets, distinctive buttons and the collarless neckline. The bat is in matching yellow. When it comes to the costume ideal for Easter or for the furlough bride, there couldnt be anything prettier and more apropos than the charming costume made up of as pictured to the left. It carries the message of spring in Its joyous lilting spring col ors. This most gracious mode shown by courtesy of Chicago Fashion Industries is made of a very attractive print patterned with a varicolored heart motif which goes to show that Cupid carries on pretty capers even when it comes to patterning a lovely spring print. The same print lines the loose box coat which is a fashion gesture of outstanding importance this season. Feminine ruffles fall softly from the to flattering effect. The sleeves are brief in accordance with latest fashion dictates. This many - purpose costume ensemble will be a treasured possession all the summer through, as with or without the coat it will tune to occasion with ladylike grace. top-notc- print-plus-plai- n Released by Western Newspaper Union. Amusing Motifs Are Feature of New Prints Prints have a distinctively new look this season. A notable trend in the new crop of prints is their tendency to be patterned with amusing motifs. Among these one discovers the print that adopts colorful cup and saucer designs for its motif. Then there is the print patterned over with tiny umbrellas done in colorful mood. Figurines of Mexican inspiration abound in the new prints such as sombrero hats and colorful baskets scattered in spaced design. Interesting too in fabric news is the revival of the surah silks of the long ago, also handsome necktie silks such as fashion some of the smartest suits brought out this season. Navy, black or striped faille is also a favorite medium for suits. Checked, striped and plaided taffetas appear everywhere in the mode. New Crochet Fantasies Trim Accessories Hand crochet is certainly having its big moment in the fashion picture this spring. Very lovely to wear with the new short-jacksuit and the nicety styled straight-lin- e frock are crochet ensembles that include flower motifs, in sets of three that clip on and off a foundational dickey. With these interchangeable, washable, florals come gloves, the cuffs repeating the flower motif. Other crochet accessories mate flattering lacy mesh Jabot with a bandeau that repeats the crochet technique in a ruch-lik- e coronet This is done in pale blue with tiny crochet flowers in multicolor scattered here and there on both headpiece and jabot et The designer of the stunning frock motif of the Greek used the sea-gu- ll revival period for this crepe day dress. The two tones are navy and white. Interlocking wings of the fabric extend the full length of one side, thus achieving a very slenderizing effect. Fashion has turned to Greek art for new Inspiration this season both in trimming schemes and in sculptural draping effects, and this will be increasingly apparent during the coming months. We will see costumes copied from the of the ladies of ancient Hellas. -Vmi one-pie- - hand-crochete- d lacy-crochet- ut sifted-all-purpo- oat-mea- L (350-degre- Lynn Says Make Cookies! Its fun to make cookies when you have the know-it-a- ll right at hand. Make it easy for yourself by following these simple directions: Start heating the oven before you actually make the cookies so all will be in readiness when you pop the sheets in the oven. Assemble all the equipment needed. Assemble and measure the ingredients. Prepare cookie sheets next If cookies contain much fat sheets need not be greased. Pans for bars should be buttered, lined with waxed paper, then buttered again. Shortening creams best at room temperature. It should not be melted as this injures texture and flavor of cookie. Eggs are usually well beaten before added to the shortening and sugar. If the quantity of eggs is small, they may be added directly to shortening and sugar. g Ham Slices Parsleycd Potatoes Fresh Asparagus Endive Salad French Dressing Whole Wheat Rolls Orange Whip Cornflake Cookies Recipe Given Pan-broile- teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon each, ginger, cloves 1 cup nuts, chopped 2 cups raisins Mix butter and sugar together. Add eggs, milk or coffee, molasses and about 1 cup of flour. Beat welL Mix and sift remaining flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices and add to first mixture. Add chopped nuts and raisins. Grease pans and line with waxed paper. Spread cookie mixture evenly in pans and bake in a moderate oven until firm. Cut into squares while warm and remove from pahs while still warm. Save Used Fats! A cornflake cookie with orange flavoring will really enchant the family: Cornflake Refrigerator Cookies. (Makes 5 dozen) Ys cup shortening Ys cup sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 2 cups cornflakes 1 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ft teaspoon salt ft cup milk Blend shortening and sugar together. Add orange rind. Crush cornflakes into fine crumbs. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Mix with crumbs. Add to first mixture alternately with the milk. Shape the dough into rolls about lft inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill until firm. Slice and bake on ungreased baking sheets in moderately hot oven (425 degrees) about 12 minutes. Orange Refrigerator Cookies. (Makes 6 dozen) 1 cup butter or substitute lft cups brown sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons orange juice ft teaspoon lemon extract 2 cups sifted flour ft teaspoon salt ' ft teaspoon baking soda ft teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup wheat germ or wheat bran Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, orange rind and juice, and lemon extract. Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt. Add nuts and wheat germ or bran. Add this to creamed mixture. Stir until well mixed. Shape into long rolls. Wrap in wax paper. Place in refrigerator to chill. When ready to bake, slice thin, and bake in a moderate oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan. CooL 1 1 well-beate- n (350-degre- (375-degre- Save Used Fats! Economy Brownies. 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 2 squares melted chocolate ft cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder sifted in 1 cup flour 1 cup nuts, chopped fine Mix in order given, bake in a greased shallow pan in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cut in squares and cool. Get the most from your meat! Get your meat roasting chart from Miss Lynn Chambers by tvriting to her in care of Western Newspaper Union, 210 South Desplaines Street, Chicago 6, IU Flease send a stamped, envelope for your reply. Released by Western Newspaper Union. |