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Show I MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND. " a I Now Abundantly) Supplied. ) I K X T letter to your corner asking jrt I ( m f0r Blble3 and Sunday school Si I naTer8 has brought so many m I responses. Wo aro now 5 I abundantly supplied and ask I M you to withhold any furtner supplies of I iH these articles coming to us. Our Httlo 1 1 II school flourished and did a world of good i I in the summer. It haa been followed by i I a larger ono and I have turned some of i II the supplies over to this Sunday school I II ind tho good pcoplo who aro leading iL t 'l I want to thank you and all the donors I II fo much for all their gifts and know the ,v II Lord will bless them all for their hearty ', LI response to my appeal. Tho people out on IM the homesteads aro so glad to have help I'll of this kind. I. W. S." I This response will, I hope, reach tho IV ycs of all thoso who sent to this school !jflj tho help which Ib so gratefully apprc-II apprc-II elated. It Is always a comfort to know 'l that tho efforts one puts forth to roil ro-il Heve the nseds of others havo fuLflllcd ill their doslgn and 1 am thankful that tho i j 1 1 Bibles and Sunday school papers were ) 1 1 Bont In such plentiful measure, Tho I jv good thoy will do is of enduring value. U Slew Without Meat. TM "I do enjoy the Helping Hand, and sav- II Ing leftovers Js my specialty. I have III made delicious stews without & speck l of meat ln them. One day I had two jl uncooked potatoes, half a cup of canned tomatoes, half a cup of cooke-d oatmeal, J il and some slices of bread and butler. I -' I cut up the potatoes with half a large ' ' M onion, oooked them together, seasoned the water Oilghly, and used a littlo butter. 1 1 V'hen dono I added the tomato and oat- r, I meal and then I toasted tho bread, and I all my Httlo family declared It was tho most delicious meatless stow I had ever 1 1 made. I added about quarter of a tea- il I spoon of chili powder to tho cCcw flf- J jjV teen minutes beforo removing It from I I tho fire. j H "I make a delicious candy outofgrape- H fruit rinds as well as from lemon and i !I orange peels and by adding a cup of ll nut meats just beforo the candy crys- "- ) talllze3 it is made tho most delicious of M all my home candles. l "Tou might suggest to somo of tho j women who need new cookbooks that H many of tho different manufacturers of 9 food specialties print cookbooks and glvo j them away free. They can bo had for jH the asking. 't (B "I a.vo found this old world is full rT jl oC trouble, but I also find tho bravost, 1 1 tnibst hearts and most noblo characters . havc sometimes come through tho hottest V j flrc3' M.P..S." 'f j I J wJsh I could have printed all of this , I letter, for tho cxamplo It presents of , ft courage ln the face of trials should, bo an I Incentive to all of us. But I respect tho correspondent's wi&h that mo3t of it 1 should remain confidential and thank her J ior having granted mo the gllmpso of II ne" u'c: Tho suggestions sho sends I about cookery' aro welcome and I wish j hQ would send U3 In detail the recipe for i f the candy of which aho speaks. iH Requests for Flower Seeds. I M " Will you plead ln my behalf? I want f ol o-much to oavesomo fuchsia, larkspur, I m Canterbury bells, mignonette, and salvia seeds. I will gladly give In return somo dahlia bulbs that certainly have beautiful beauti-ful flowers I would also like to havo some foxglove. Bird of Paradise, and iu-pinus iu-pinus If I am not Imposing too much upoi the good nature of the Cornerites. "H.G.K." " I wish spc one could supply mc with a few lloner seeds. I would like some Jackbeans, the purple and white, and a , few morning glory seeds. These I especially espe-cially want, but I would be glnd to have any others that could bo spared to me. " E. K." Tho bond of sympathy which unites flower lovers is so strong that I have no doubt of receiving early application fo-both fo-both these addresses from Cornerltc3 who will try to grant tho requests mado for the means to mako the garden beautiful. beau-tiful. Recipe for Dumplings. " I have often thought I would send to the Corner my recelpe for dumplings, which I think is far better than any othrr I know. When the chicken or other meat has boiled until tender sift ono quart or more of flour, add salt to suit the taste, and then stir boiling water be sure It is boiling Into the Hour with a spoon until you havo a dough stiff enough to knead with tho hands Roll out thin, cut Into strips, and break in short pieces into tho boiling liquor containing tho meat When tho last piece has gone in allow all to coots a mlnuto or two, then rcmovo from tho flrc. When this stew Is properly made I think It 13 the best ever eaten. " I. B. S. A." There Is no doubt that I. B. S. A. hai confidence in her recipe a confidence born of experience. I hopo others of tho constituency will try it and prove its ex- ccllencc for themselves. Such individual individ-ual recipes arc always welcome. Wants Embroider) Patterns. " Will you kindly ask If any one has some embroidery patterns to glvo away? Somo ono may own some that have been us5 and aro no longer wanted. I am learning to ombroldcr andi havo only a few patterns and I certainly would be pleased if any ono who has such designs would send them to me. E. M. P " Thcro are plenty of the-Cornerltes who have such patterns as are asked and I shall bo glad to supply tho adaress of this applicant. :!: i I Needs Things for a Bab). " Will you let mc wnto to you onco again? I have received so much from the Corner that I only wish I could do more In return. I expect to become a mother Jn March and I thought If any ono had arubbor sheet or any other things , for a baby or ploce-a of stuff that couldi bo converted Into olothes I should bo so grate-ful for them. It Is a great responsibility respon-sibility to have a little one and one feels so sad when not able to glvo it the reception re-ception that one would wish. I am sure you will understand. M Hfcro aro somo recipes for dl8hs to be mado in an emergency: "Apple Tapioca Chop one- large apple Into medium sized pieces and, place, Jt ln a buttered pie dish. Sprinkle over it two tablespoons of tapioca and one o sugar, and till the dish with water. Put in the oven andi when the apples are nearly cooked stir and sprinkle a little more sugar on top and allow it to brown. ThlsTcclpc makes enough for two people. " Scrambled eggs for three people- can be made by cooking half a teacup of milk and a large piece of butter to one og- Water makes a good substitute for the milk Water ndde-d to an omelet makis it loss tough than when milk Is used. " A little baking soda stirred Into milk will make It keep even In hot weather. If mustard Is made In an absolutely air tight jar Instead of in the regular must-aid must-aid pot with a hole in It for a spoon it will last indefinitely. I should much enjoy en-joy writing to any other prospective mother and sending her a pattern of a good onc-pleco bonnet and a bib to tio around the waist. Any pieces of flannel or blanket would bo so useful If there was only some one with a baby who had passed tho infant stage. S. G." This correspondent lias written before and always with a readiness to help such as she displays in this letter I know the warm hearts of mothers, actual and prospective, pros-pective, well enough to be sure she will have early and cordial answers to her appeal I shall be glad to send S G "a address on application. To Beginners in Music. "I am sending a few piano pieces to one of .he applicants for music. Let me say for the bon'IU cf those interested that my brother neer had a music lesson until ho pluyd In an orchestra. Ho has been the leader of an oichestra now for a good nur. years. 1 think If one cannot affora lets-or's a great deal can bo dono by cor-lCaiondence cor-lCaiondence and then later perhaps one cin afford to go to a good teacher and finish. J. F J." A word of encouragement for those who a: 6 unable to manage to take music lessons les-sons with a competent teacher ' :':: Doilies for a Comerile. " I received all right the articles which woie sent mc and thank the Cornerites for their kindness I will makp some cup '! ps for a Cornerlte who would" like tin in. M A P " 1 1 Is is from a correspondent wuio askd for vegetables etc , and received them In a measure which moves her not only to i he thanks she expresses but also to a des're to do something for some-one else. Ho kindly offer will no doubt find early acceptance Bool(s and Toxis for Boys. " 1 have read the Corner for years and come to It now for help I have threo small bos, the eldest (1 years old, and wc id like to ask for some picture,books or otory books to read to tho pldest and some toys for the two smaller ones We an trying to buy our home on monthly payments mid since our Income is not largo and the cost of living is high we nevoi have any money lft to buy such things for the childron Let mo say that 1 would be'glad to do fancy work In return re-turn for these things I can crochet lace and make pretty doilies and would bo harpy to do so. I will pay postage or parcel post on the things sent the cblldren. I 1 ope some day I can help some of the ut'.r readers H G " I am sure there must be extra story ciOKs, pictures, and toys to rejoice those small childron. Wants a Camera. " Do you think anj of your kind readr-rs miypt have a camera for which he or sho no longer has use7 My circumstances are such that I cannot buy one, but I Iitvo wanted dnc for a long time and will gl.idly puy the postage on it if some one wl'l make me the gift S I.S." Cameras are always in demand and I h' not very glowing hopes that the re-tiRi)t re-tiRi)t of this Cornerite may bo granted. Still I put it here on the- chance tihatsomo one- may seo It who has a camera tojglve awa and in tho hope that this maoon .ou.e about Aid to the Deaf. " 1 want to say to Cora B. and to all others afflicted with deafness that the lio-nt. made ear tubes aie a great help for this trouble. 1 had a wealthy friend who i.uu ueen 10 aurtsts and could have af-fci af-fci dod anything, and jhe used thece tubes. Take those made of cardboard such a6 are usod for sending pictures and pamphlets pam-phlets by mall. Cover them with silk or ca!o and hang by a ribbon around tho nock for coinenicnco in carrying. Have a short tube if you need one my friend had two, one short, covered with black silk, and a long one covered with white silk. She always used them to convey sound and found them -effective. 1 hope t-ils. mny answer the need of Cora B and of ethers afflicted as sho Is. B " Such aids to the deaf are always In de n.and and I am glad to print them here ft.-.- bhe benefit of the many who suffer tr:m Impaired hearing. Appeals from Quilt Makers. " I saw a while ago that Jessie C. P. had nine pounds of velvet pieces and come silk scraps I would bo thankful for some or all of them and would pay the parcel post on them. If they are gono before this reaches you will you kindly help mo to get somo from somo ono olso? Sly daughter sent somo magazines and worsted pieces to tho Corner, and I received re-ceived a nice package of calico pieces from one of the Cornerites. L. S." " M. H. C. kindly offers to supply pieces to quilt makers if you know of any ono who wants them. I would be pleased to have somo of thorn, as I have time for SUCll WOrk. J JJ Tjyit " I would bb very grateful if some ono would send mo silk pieces to mako a quilt and would gladly pay postage. " J. F. P." These three requests are grouped together. to-gether. I hopo the applications of all of them may recelvo favorable reply from those who havo pieces to bestow, sinco thoso for which they asked had been given away beforo these three letters reached mc. :: Doing Sunshine Work. " I havo been Interested In doing a Httlo Ht-tlo sunshino work for ahut-lna for sov- K oral years. I ahvns Inclose a little tlnan- j L clal help. If enly a d.me at times, a; ' . have a good many to remember, and I f $& often leceivc letters of such deep gratl- 1 &$ tude that they seem out of all proportion i J $ to tho small donation. It Is such a lit- l $ tie thing to do out of the wealth of good j , b health and other blessings that come I" !&' ua. e N "(Eg Moro of such sunshine work is Ic i t clone In the Corner and elsewhere tlrtn j any one knows except the dear Father ) of us all. Thcro Is no question that he i ,, marks it with love and approval 7 he ) E-suggcstlon E-suggcstlon as to Inclosing the Uti'e sum I , of money is worthy of imitation by some i , of tho rest of us.. A stray coin or two or ;L three stnmps seldom come amiss to those j who have to struggle for necessities " Celling Rid of Vermin. " I noticed an Inquiry in your Comer . ' I L not long ago rolativo to getting i id of bed-, I buga, und will tell you of a sure rcmcd i Get a good quality of varnish and var- f' I nish tho bed carefully, Including the cnds,: V of springs. Brush every fiber of the mut- 'k' tress with a stiff, dry brush to sec If anv of the pests are in hiding there. Satu- ' ralo with gasoline, treating the corners. L whero tho bugs aro most likely to be. & three or four times a week, for a bhoit' j time. You will never bo troubled again. I L The varnish completely settles the ma'- I t ter, for If there are any nitsOrsn-al! bu 1 they cannot get out, and so die. Tho var- -1 & nish will not stain tho springs or the bed, f, J "7 whether his is of wood or of brass. To M " removo mildew from white clothes put I H about a tablespoonful of chloride of lime I . in a tight pail, wooden pall or in an i 1 , earthenware jar and add four quarts oi ' ' k . cold water. Stir until all tho lime is dls- ' I k solved, using a wooden spoon or paddle, j V Let tho Mnined article lie in tho water 1 (fl until all the mildew has disappeared, I ' then throw into a tub of fresh water. , V Wash wrall in this and throw into a sec- . A ond tub of water and wring out dry. 1 X have used peroxide successfully to re- ' move stains from lunch cloths, etc. One . JL tJmo when cocoa had been splllod and , Jk soveral other things had failed to remote ; It, peroxide did tho work. I placed th I . , stained portion in an earthen bowl wltn1 BUfHcient water to cover it and added! the peroxido generously. It did not In- Jt jure tho fabric. Grandma." 1 N Wo are all glad to get theso practical , L suggestions and grateful for tho kindly 1 1 impulse that prompted their sending. : y'p Hints on getting rid of vermin and stains i jL never come amiss. iK XV Invalid Wants a Canary. l "I havo been a helpless Invalid fori iHl about eight years and It would be a great Wmi comfort to me to havo a canary as com- ' mR pany. Is there any one in tho Corner who j Mm can glvo me one? e. jj. g." 7 This plea, I hope, will receive agener- . r ous response. Inrvalidism is sad. and dt- i B pressing enough at tho best, no mattei p fr-what fr-what means aro used to alleviate it, and ', R tho presence of a bird may help to cheei 1; the shut-in. I will bo happy to give thrf V address of the writer to any ono who cur Wb afford to hole. Br |