Ogden Daily Standard | 1914-11-19 | Page 8 | The Passing of the Brass Bed

THE PASSING OF THE BRASS BED. Not so-very long ago the brass bed j stood for the sign manual of prosperity pros-perity Whatever else tho bedroom boasted In the way of furniture an Impressive brass bed if must have if the householders ranked themselves among the elite in social circles. By and by brass bedsteads began to ap pear in those emporiums of luxury and low price which furnish "suites" for i the newly wed at so much down and so much a month thereafter and that fetish of success and assured position the brass bed established itself in every home all over the laud. Now, in the bedroom of fashion it is no more if you climb to the top floor and peep into the servant s bedrooms i you may find the brass beds in which the family reposed a few short years ago In the downstairs bedrooms ' now are wooden bedsteads, some of mahogany; some of French enamel and cane; some of white painted pine with knowing slats and spindle deco rations but wooden beds, according to the mandate of fashion's minion who presides over household affairs I COLD WEATHER PUDDINGS. Steamed Fruit Pudding. Cover the bottom of a butter mold with dices of bread lightly buttered Over this place a layer of stewed apples or peaches, then another layer of bread and butter alternating with I In- rruil until the mold is thivr quartan quar-tan full Pour over this a custard composed of two eggs, one-half cup of sugar and a pint of milk. Fasten the cover of the mold tight, drop into boiling water and steam one hour. Serve with foamy sauce or sweetened cream