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Show 5 f i Scenes and Persons in the Current News WHAT to EAT and WHY (?.4oiLitonGoudiii 'filicuiiai Have You a Question? FOOD PRESERVATION and Explains How to Protect Your Family Against the DANGERS of TAINTED FOOD C. Houston Coudits has put of ths disposal of readers of this newspaper all tha facilities of his famous Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in Ha will gladly Kew York City. an suer questions concerning foods , diet, nutrition, and their relation to health. You of also invited to consult him in matters of personal hygiene. Its not necessary to write a letter unless you desire, for postcard inquiries will receive ths same careful attention. Address him at 6 East 39th Street, New York City. Ask C. Houston Coudits By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS East 39th Street, New York. DISTINGUISHED nutritional scientist once remarked A that it is a small favor to keep people alive on a poorly chosen diet. For with the wrong food, they may not get one-fifof their potential efficiency into their lives; they will Mold growths may be destroyed drag themselves through miserable days, never knowing the They boiling temperatures. joys of physical fitness nor en-o- may be retarded by keeping food the cold, dry circulating air joying the abundant health will flourish wherever conditions by au efficient refrigeraprovided are to favorable their growth. that comes from a perfect tor. two There are factors important balance of nutriment. is the best A th The Perfect Diet May Not Be Safe to Eat But even the homemaker who plans an ideal diet may 1 Chinese Eighth Route army soldiers in Shansi province decked out in captured Japanese coats, part of be the health of as sueh and items arms food, took undermining from clothing the invaders. 2 Victims of an captured they ii riot them her la New York city which grew out of the reeent celebration of Adolf Hitlers feeding by family birthday. Ford, whose visit to President Roosevelt in the White House was regarded as the sign id a closer relationship or tainted food which spoiled between business and the administration. carries the deadly germs of disease. We frequently hear stories of MARATHONER Blondes Hold Peace Conference death or serious illness caused anti-Na- forty-nint- h S-- by food contamination. And it is significant that the improper care of food in the home is most often responsible. One physir cian has gone so far as to state that there is no estimating the number of persons who, while not sick in bed, governing food preservation. One is the maintenance of a constant temperature of from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit under no circumstances should food be stored at a temperature higher than 50 degrees, or bacteria will multiply so rapidly as to make it unsafe to eat. The other Is to maintain the proper degree id moisture in the sir neither too much, which encourages the growth of microorganisms, nor too little, which dehydrates fruits and vegetables. Appearance of Food May Ba Deceptive The great danger of food that Is improperly stored is that it may become spoiled without advertising that fact. Appearsnee is set dom a reliable guide and unless your refrigerator Is efficient, food may beeome unfit for consumption before spoilage can be noted by sight, taste or smell. All types of protein foods harbor bacteria which multiply rapidly at good refrigerator investment a family can make. It enables you to take advantage of bargain prices to buy food in quantity. And it safeguards health by preventing contaminated food from finding its way to your table. An efficient refrigerator also preserves the flavor and texture iff meats, fruits and vegetables, so that you enjoy these foods at their best. But its greatest contribution to human welfare is the preservation of food so that it will nourish your body instead of poisoning it. Questions Answered Mrs. S. T. When thoroughly chewed and given a proper place in the diet, cheese is usually well digested. Experiments performed by the United States Department of Agriculture demonstrated that an average of 95 per cent of the feel "rather poorprotein and over 95 per cent of the ly, "not strong," or "kind of run temperatures higher than 50 de- fat of cheese were digested and down because improperly pre- grees. Under favorable conditions absorbed. insufficient served food gives them bacof moisture and E. W. It's a fallacy to assume nourishment and their strength is teria double theirtemperature, number every 20 that brown sugar is "more nutriexhausted in combatting the ac- to 30 minutes, and a single bactetious and healthful than granuof tion germs. rium can produce a million bac- lated It is true that brown sugar. 15 Homemaker's Responsibility in hours. teria sugar contains traces of mineral For Food Sanitation elements, while white sugar conSafeguard Children's Milk An enormous amount of time Milk is the most perishable of tains practically none. But the and money is expended to put all foods, because it is an ideal amounts are variable and never The Methuselah of Marathon, Regardless of color, foodstuffs in your kitchen in a medium for bacterial growth. If significant. Peter W. Foley fresh, palatable and safe form. this master food is to be kept safe sugars make their sole contribuif Winchester, Mass., shown as he Laws govern the manufacture, for children, it must be stored at tion to the diet through their carcaloric dis-ttseonpleted the transportation and merchandising a temperature not higher than 45 bohydrate content. The of value white elabof the famous Boston A. A. and sugar is a trifle an food of every product degrees. higher than that of brown, the difaursthon, "just to show em theres Blondes from many parts id the United States interested in preserving orate system Lb maintained for the Careful studies show that there ference Me in the old dogs But meat. all this of amounting to 91 calories can He finished National roll first at the are as the Inspection yet. peaee is very little increase in bacteria they answered pictured is slightly more than not if food is pound. undone per be can care hours. The Conference id Blondes to End War. The purpose of the "Blonde Brigade" when milk is held for as long as winter, Leslie is to fight war. Should America be invaded, members of the brigade will adequately refrigerated in the 48 hours at a temperature iff 40 Fiwion, made the route in 2 hours, meet the enemy. They are confident that there isn't a soldier in the home. But when the tempera- New IS minutes 34 Beauty for the Home From the moment that meats, degrees. seconds. world who would shoot a lovely blonde. ture was allowed to rise to 50 ee ld . Sound Baseball Played by Blind Performers fruits, vegetables and groceries reach your kitchen, the responsibility is yours, and you will be guilty if your husband and children suffer ill effects from eating tainted food. Causes of Food Spoilage Spoilage in food is due to the ravages of a vast army of microorganisms which cause it to sour, decay or putrefy, depending upon the nature id the food. There are three classes of which develop in food bacteria, molds and yeasts. All three are notable for their minute size, rapid growth and wide distribution. Yeasts and bacteria can only be seen with the aid of micro-organis- a microscope. wax for the house-lol- d degrees, almost 30 times as many is debacteria developed, and at 60 practical protective and ' grees, the bacteria multiplied popular! Its already wide use is more than 8,000 times in the same increasing yearly, throughout the homes of the country. And it is period. Self-polishi- the Foods That Spoil Easily The rapid multiplication of bacteria also occurs in other foods having a high protein content, including meat, meat broths, fish, gelatin, custards, creamed foods, peas and beans. It is important that all these foods, as well as milk, be kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, as a few degrees in temperature make great deal of difference in preventing spoilage. Once food has begun to deteriorate, it must be discarded or it may endanger health. Cooking will not make spoiled foods fit for are the Not all enemies of man; some are useful in the preparation of foods such consumption. as cheese, sauerkraut and bread. These need not concern the home- How to Prevent Mold Molds are another form of spoilmaker. But the harmful bacteria age that the homemaker must constantly battle. Mold will grow Do You Want to Know on almost any substance, but is particularly likely to occur on acid foods, as lemons, oranges, tomaFind Where toes and berries; on neutral foods, such as bread and meat; on sweets, notably jellies and pre. leans from the Industrial Home for the Blind at Oakland. Calif, demonstrate "sound tasebaU. serves, and on salty foods, includhits a jingling baU and runs down a padded baseline. Ten players form a tram. The Adders Jneel on or ing ham or bacon. across the ball Ws back of the baseline to catch the rolling the Cel This Free Bulletin sounding ball and register an out by Molds may develop quickly or scored. weline ahead of the runner. Home are runs when show Coudits to on Houston C. it Offered by plate has a bell slowly, depending upon the temperature and degree of moisture, of thU ire They thrive under the influence of READERS to write newspaper FLYING WIENERS to C. Houston warmth and moisture end may reMississippi New 39th East Street, CoudiM at ( main invisible to the naked eye York City, for hi new Vitamin -T J y. as long es 36 hours. All molds for hub' Primer which telli the facta that V are white at first, but as they ma'Av, ' ' know need to homemaker every ture they change color, becoming about vitamin. In limplechnt ' - vv blue, red, or assuming various vitamin earh form, the functioni of shades of brown. nre explained, and there ! a lint of To the bacteriologist, these colfooda to guide you in (applying ' ' ' ' " ors have different meanings. To your family with adequate amount the homemaker, they all tell the of theae necessary food factor. A same story that through impostcard is sufficient to curry your request. proper storage food has lost its V1 appetite appeal and payability. micro-organis- to home- te self-polishi- ng the Streamlined Boat for .. efficient, maker who regularly applies this amazing product to- the floors of her home. The unusual feature wax is of a good the maximum beauty it affords, with the minimum labor both in application and upkeep. Its on in jiffy dries thoroughly in 20 minutes and results in resplendent floors that gleam like satin, look like new, and dress up the entire house. A quality wax is urged, however, for it is more resistant to dust and dirt, its richer content lasts longer, and shows up to more glowing advantage the natural color and pattern of the wood. Yes, a good wax is truly a domestic gem that is inexpensive-ti- me and trouble-savin- g and definitely beautifying! POLISHJHEMSELVES . ..withO-Ceda- r No rubbing simply spread it on and let it dry then watch your floors sparkle I eliminates scrubbing dusting alone keeps floors dean. Non-slippei- long-weari- ng Fullqt,only8j. , 51jr ' Suppose you knew that one aisle of one flow in one store had everything you needed to Falling like manna from heaven, food for a platoon of eavalry in maneuvers at Valentine, Texas, was dropped by plane. The men were fed for four days by this means as a St. IObll! lrmlined river boat now under construction on the of the elllcacy of rationing militest to assume the graceful lines which will make it the units by air. Here is a delightcraft on the Mississippi. It will be used as a pleasure tary with the supplies. ed trooper 'Ting north and south from St. Louis. ki 'i ijls purchase! Suppose on that aisle you could lniy household necessities, smart clothing, thrilling gifts for bride, graduate, voyager! How muchwalk-A- l ing that would save! How much time, trouble and fretful shopping you would lie spared! Hut, in effects la what advertisements in this paper can do fw you. They bring all the needs of your daily life into review .. . in one convenient place. Shop from your with the advertisements. Keep abreast of bargains, instead of chasing rasy-chathem. Spend lime in your newspaper to fare time- - and money in the stores. 71vT1)1 tUilltJ ir, IS "P ' i |