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Show 12 The Salt Lake Tribune, Monday, September 24, 1973 Consider carefully the economics of home canning By Helen Thackeray L 0 Consumer Information Specialist - ; is an old joke about 'the young bnde who regularly I cut her Sunday roast in two ! before cooking it. When her "new husband asked her why she did this, her thoughtful reply was that she didnt know, except that her mother hjd always done it that way. ; There . of a mature womans answer to the question of why she had fruit, bought poor quality if- - i J t. JA. A v I can report an actual story n Thachrv 1. ij.' V Hubby promptly called his to pose the mother-in-lasame question, and got the same reply. He followed up fop an answer from grandmother, whose very practical reason was that she never had a pan large enough to cook the c'ire roast in one piece. Miss ; '4 which it was at that time, to lay in a supply of chemes that were not being enjoyed by her family. Why not buy them already canned when costs and quality favored the commercial product? Her reasoning was that she would feel guilty if she didnt do the canning herself because had. Such examples, plus dozens of similar ones reported to our offices certainly serve to home reveal that some canners do not consider the economics of the situation Canning to very carefully. preserve the crop is one thing; having to buy fruit at todays pnees, then battle for cannmg jars and do the necessary transporting and work just doesnt make good sense economically. her Mother always personal friend seemed surprised but pleased when I pointed out to her that she could buy her tomatoes already canned for less money than she would spend for tomatoes alone, plus the cost of gasoline to go after them, jars (which are no longer available) and electricity for A processing. As do many of the rest of us, she often uses tomatoes to make else something Spanish nee or shrimp creole or vegetable soup. Tomatoes in such recipes are seasoned at'd spiced and herbed, the d fine flavor of tomatoes masked consideris ably, so better quality not an important reason for of the home canning tomatoes. Would you buy six cases of mayonnaise to take home and dump, if you please, m order to have jars for canning peaches? Yes, we had a report of just such an incident. vine-npene- Eat Hearty Wholesalers I contact for market information asked me to please pass the word along that canning jars are completely out for the remainder of the season. News notes I Iron out the wide problems with a slight venation. First I got out the adjustable iron'ng board and pressed thing recently, By Ileloise Pear Ileloise: For a long time I'd been dreading washing my new bedspreads as I womed how get them ironed (they're Hd I -- cotton quilted) but decided the time had come that something simply had to be done. Z -- When I took the first one out of the dryer, I put it on Z the bed and hoped I could smooth out the wnnkles with hands but it needed ' my more than that. Then I dead--- . ed. why not iron right on the I bed? And that is exactly what J' If .ft Ileloise I -- :;Idid. a bit of maneuvering I;'butIt ittook can be done. Best of all, Z Z Z the spread need not get on the floor (as it did on the ironing board). If your back gets tired, you can either draw up a chair and iron what you can reach, or sit on the bed and pull the spread towards you as you work it over. Anyway, I felt I did a very good job on my spreads and it amused me to do it the way I did ironing in bed! I Louise Hooray for our side! I did just about that same : $ SSf 1 Mrs. 2" X ,v James Daughters of American Colonists, was honored at a -- .luncheon at the Saturday Hidden Valley Country Club. Z' Members of the Utah State 'Society, Mrs. Sterling M. McMurrin, regent, presiding, honored the visitor. In her talk to the group; Mrs. James gave details of establishing a nursing scholar-ship for Indian girls to which all 10,000 members of the na- -' tional organization are asked 'to support. The scholarship will be known as FANS At le'rt once a week she gets a little surprise package and a reminder that she is always m our thought. Love you, Ileloise Dear Ileloise: mother-in-la- My has lived alone since her husband died two years ago. The amval of the postman is a big event in her day. In addition to our personal letters, I have thought of an easy and inexpensive way of sending her surprise from time to time. gifts Whenever I see an ad to send for a free sample or even to send 25 cents to cover bet shes glad purchasing heavily to be sure that they get their supply this year, so pnees are up a little. Lettuce prices nght now are very reasonable. You can find lettuce as low as 20c a head. The potato market seems to Banana supplies are light and pnees are therefore up. Of the locally grown items, cauliflower should be excellent for another week or so Cabbage has never looked better and some fine heavy dark green cabbage is now in local from good supply growers. Baking squash. Banana and Hubbard squashes, be up and down. Specials on Russets at about ten pounds for 69 cents will be featured m some markets, and that pnee is up a little. The big of Idaho potatoes supply should be in the market soon, Nursing She also outlined plans for participation in the bi- centennial celebration of American Independence. Our country and our socieg ty are in the process of rededicatmg ourselves to those principles that have made us great and have given us strong and enduring roots for survival," she said. Honored at luncheon Mrs. Ethel Batie was honored by the Elks Ladies Club at a luncheon and social Friday at the Senior Citizens Center. - Mrs. Batie was given an award of ment certificate for service to the club, particularly the area of music. Mrs. Edna Buchanan gave a tribute to the honoree. ished from local sources and California will be supplying the market. Bumper Crop With a bumper onions: Dry crop in nearly all western states, you may expect low prices for several months. The price will fluctuate somewhat depending on demand, GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. &Mrs. Claude T. Sheppick Tlw children of Mr Sheppick. 2364 So. Si SARY, and Mrs Claude T 9150 West, Magna wit a family dinner to 1heGaDN ANNIVER- WEOOIN& Sept 26. 1973 PERMA-FRES- 1 Permanent Wave Reg. $10 . rt a lvm One 10 can of Egg Mix can be used to replace 8 dozen eggs. PACKED for longest possible storage life. Special of the Week (Tues through Thuts $7791 -- 3 lbs. 10 con m H Offer ends Sat., Sept. 29th $5m l'i i Suear Hcuse PERIVIA-PAI- C 486-936- 1205 Wilmington Millcreek 278-465- 6 3474 S 23rd East Apples: Never has the Utah apple crop looked better. & Bountiful 295-238- 9 165 South Mam 40 EAST 2430 SOUTH SALT PHONE (80l LAKE CITY. UTAH 84115 466-967- 1 It's a Big has I r,he ! daughter-in-law- M SzJ fabulous potato soup? tree I stumbled onto the idea when I was making instant mashed potatoes ,one night and tipped the mdk bottle too far. My family cracked up I mashed when served potatoes in a bowl but it was great! My husband wont touch canned soup any more. SALT LAKE CITY Floral Street Design is one year old this month, and we're celebrating with some very special price reductions. If you love contemporary furniture, you certainly won't want to miss this one! Just make mashed potatoes by the recipe on the box, and keep adding milk to the deWhen sired consistency. youre through, add extra salt and pepper to taste! Souper Goof n ... can MONDAY THRU SATURDAY of Home Salt Service Department, Lake Tribune, P.O. Box 867, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110. Because of the tremendous volume of mail, Heloise is unable to answer all individual letters. She will, however, answer your questions in in H SHOP 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. This column is written for the housewife and homemaker. If you have a hint or a problem write to you Our First Anniversary SSIFLOrALST her column whenever SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOUNDER'S CHAISE LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN sale $368 reg. $574.00 possi- ble. cele-bratin- our past and are replacing the summer and these items are on very realistically pneed Com and market. todays cucumers have had it for this finyear. Both items are now v Dear Heloise: This may sound a little daffy, but did you know that instant potato flakes make a Heloise American First Scholarship. as though consumers are Heloise you said. seems it Jean Pugh How sweet! I can see her having a time at guessing what could be in the mad. I ll the spread flounce on all three sides. With the spread on the bed then did the center like DAC the cost of mailing, I do so but in her name. you for a sure would. Colonist unit hears speaker Mrs. Roland M. James, , Tucson, Ariz., national president of the National Society, from one wholesaler suggests that now is the time for consumers to eat fresh of the bountiful harvest now at its peak. With the help of these notes, I give you this minireview of the current fruits and vegetables situation. and nght now Apples from Idaho, Colorado, and Washington will also be available in our markets so you may find big sales coming up on apples. RICHBUILT DINING ROOM SUITE solid walnut, high cane back chairs, rectangular butcher black extension sale $598 table, was $799.00 c. LOSE VEIGHT OR MONEY BACK . FOUNDER'S SINGLE PEDESTAL EXTENSION TABLE, CHAIRS 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, high back with green velvet The Odrinex Plan can help you, become the slim trim person that you would like to be. Odrinex has been used successfully by thousands all over the country for 14 years. Get rid of excess (at and live longer. FOUNDERS LOUNGE CHAIRS fabric, reg. $478.50ea.2only FOUNDERS You must lose ugly fat rr your money will be refunded. No questions asked. Accept no substitutes. Sold with by- Chomeand natural linen a PRICE reg. 119.00 LANDES LOUNGE CHAIRS Odrinex is a tiny tablet and easily swallowed, Contains nodangerousdrugs. No starving. No special exercises. Odrinex Plan is available in regular and sues. .economy this guarantee sale $1,000 backandseats, reg. $1,296.00 ROYAL BLUE Chrome base, gold suede SALE $258 Chrome LOUNGE CHAIRS SALE $350 accents, teg. $462.00 ea. 2 only ALL CONTEMPORARY - "A.C.I." CHROME CHAIR naugahyde, reg. $209.95 & OTTOMAN FLOOR ANDTABLE LAMPS 20 Off-whi- te OFF SALE $169 ROSEWOOD PORTABLE BAR By Hagen, loads of storage, door locks, folds into a compact 30" commode, reg. $599.00 SALE $450 3 loose cushions, seat ' back, covered in modern textured stripe, colors rust, black and natural, reg. SALE $525 $639.50 DOMANI SOFA Super soft puffed cushions, beige textured fabric, reg. $898.00 sale $698 GILLIAM SOFA BIACK WROUGHT IRON WINE RACK .wide, holds 67 bottles of wine, reg. $105.00 et DIRECTOR'S CHAIRS By Telescope. Natural birch finish, canvas covers in brown, orange, black sale$25euch toll, 17" SALE $80 FOUNDER'S Table is DAVID NORMAN 36" TABLE AND CHAIRS pedestal style, with butcher block top. 4 leather chairs, reg. SALE $489 $589.95 c. A fit POUND EXTENSION TABLE, CHAIRS are barrell style with cane backs, reg. $950.00.. Chairs sale $770 FOUNDER'S DINING ROOM Rectangular extension table, burled inlaid top. High bock chairs covered in rust tone velvet, reg. $1,250.00 sale $999 c. SIMMONS Finest in the line. Queen size stainless steel and panels. Off white, reg. $950.00 HIDE-A-BE- D sale $625 as is, soiled HORIZONS SOFA Nut brown textured velvet, antique bronze accents, tuxedo arm, reg. $499.00 SALE $398 DOMANE LOUNGE CHAIR Covered in chocolate fabrics, reg. $320.00 The most contemporary, elegant beauty salon in Salt Lake is now open. Kay Dunn's Salon has eleven exclusive private booths; specia'izes in all womens hairstyling, cutting and coloring. Kay Dunn's also will sell and style hairpieces, do facials for men and women, and manicure and pedicure. at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge, Kay Dunn's Salon 122 West South Temple. ORIGINAL THONET BENTWOOD ROCKER NATURAL WOOD ONLY 251 So. iM' Sfate FOUNDER'S RUST SUEDE LEATHER Chrome accents, reg. $475.00 144 ENTER THROUGH I & M, 251 SOUTH STATE OR DIRECTLY AT 251 FLORAL STREET PHONE 363-453- 6 modern-textur- SALE LOUNGE $268 CHAIR p |