Ogden Daily Standard | 1903-05-09 | Page 16 | Fruit for Children Section

fruit for children in general terms we might say that any fruit which Is in perfect condition and in season may be given to children but it is to be remembered that such a broad definition must be qualified by the and digestion ot eabe child it la wise to teach them to als card the seeds of apples grapes pears oranges and raisins fruit should b given them in moderation even when it appears to agree perfectly such fruits as contain an excess of acid should be given sparingly until it Is crr tain that they will not cause any akin eruption such as Is known to be pro deuced on many persons by str awber rles pault in season Is better than that bought out of season in the late wlm ter and eay spring when even apples are scarce and expensive use cooked dried fruits such as prunes alga apricots dates etc all dried should be carefully washed farst in warm then in cold water covered with fresh cold watce and allowed to soak for at least twenty four houra it may then be cooked for a number of hours in a double boiler sugar added while cooking