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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH fact that it has years since the World war In spite of the Plaids, Pleats and Boleros Hold Good in Spring Styles been 21 ended, unexploded shells and grenades still are being dug up on the battlefields of France. Last year, 2,000 tons of metal were dug up in the region of the Somme, where some of the biggest battles of the war were fought. j Ocean Peaks Warm Norway of Norway Guarding the coast-lin- e is a range of underseas mountains which effectually turn back the icy, currents flowing down from the Arctic circle; but the warm Gulf Stream, flowing higher in the water, j passes over the peaks and brings the country a moderate climate for a great part of the year. j Large West Indies Islands The size of some West Indies , is- lands surprises many cruise tour-- ! ists. Cuba is three times the size) o Do- -! of Holland, while mingo is twice the size of Switzer-- 1 land, while the combined land area! of all the islands is larger than Great Britain. Haiti-Sant- j Aluminums Increased Use Commercial uses for the light-- , weight metal, aluminum, have increased to more than 2,000 at present from less than 200 in 1918, as a result of a gradual reduction in price and intensive research during the last two decades. -, Favorite Foods in Lent It takes a bit of planning to produce meatless meals that please the family because were so accustomed to the meal thats built around substantial roasts, or chops, or steaks. But fish, eggs, milk, cheese, beans, peas and nuts, are excellent protein foods that should now and then for Their uses are many and or be substituted body-buildi- ITTS time to come something new. A or a suit that will out the old and ring in the new style will rejuvenate nerves almost without fail. Anyway, the experiment is worth trying. See the new wool fashions for spring and if you do not become you will be (the exception and not the rule. The beauty of modern woolens is they are that sheer and lightweight you can buy them with every confidence that you can wear them the whole spring through and on into the summer with perfect ease and comfort. Wool fabrics are wonderfully for spring. They are featured from a complementary viewpoint in color and texture alliances so that used together the costume , becomes a perfect unit. The attractive bolero costume to the left demonstrates the idea. Spongy wool makes this oxford gray dress, topped off with a bolero of the same weave but in a light silver gray. Handsome quilted applique and, embroidery in darker gray is worked decor atively on the jacket. Here is one among the many instances where embroidery on the wool street costume tells of a reigning trend. The dress is cut with a high notched neckline and the belt win-iter-wo- rn def-jinite- ly clothes-ambitiou- s, color-inspiri- ng Smart Sportswear is of self fabric. This is the type costume that is just the sort to wear under the winter coat and which, when coat is discarded later on, solves your problem of a fashion first suit for spring. There is a tendency in manipulating voguish woolens to indulge in striking color alliances. Such as, for instance, is a navy blue or black softly styled bolero suit with which is worn a grayed wool crepe blouse, the corselet girdle being in a lovely fuchsia red fastened with silver buttons. If it is the bright side of life you are seeking, the stunning dinner suit of vyvella flannel in red and white Victorian plaid illustrated, will tune to your happiest mood. The wool fabric is exquisitely textured yielding to dressmaker touch with utmost grace. The wide skirt is pleated, but with no bulkiness for modern wool materials have a sheer and fragile beauty and lightweight that does away with cumbersomeness. Then, too, the pleats are carefully stitched down smoothly over the hips to maintain the slender look. Wear this dress to the next dinner party and compliments galore will be coming your way. If you are anxious to get an intelligent early start in assembling the new spring wardrobe, a few news items as to general style trends may not come amiss. The continued popularity of bolero suits and dresses continues throughout midseason collections. The new pegtop pocket dress is proving nothing less than a sensation and there is no doubt but what there is a tremendous vogue in store for it. Designers are so intrigued with the . idea of pegtop skirts they are featuring them with utmost enthusiasm. As the pocket theme is involved in pegtop styling this new trend becomes of twofold importance. For than pockets there is no bigger factor motivating in spring 1940 costume design. We will be seeing a perfect wilderness of. pockets before the new season is far spent. h Sleeves are longer. Either or bracelet types are taking the place' of the shorter sleeve to a marked degree. Skirts are short and "flaring, pleated, However gored or circular cut. there is rumor of the revival of straight slim silhouettes. .Some few designers are showing them in their advance spring collections. -- wrist-lengt- three-quart- er (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) 0 Whims of Fashion Reminiscent of the nineties are slippers of quilted velvet topped Here is an ideal dress to take with with white fur. The open sleeve for evening. A you, if and when you go to the sunny southland. Makes a grand under-- , Paris compromise seen in dresses winter-cofrock too. It is a hand- designed to be worn for evening ine shirtmak-e- r stead of formal dress. tailored somely Evening blouses in satin "made like classic, styled of a herringbone twill weave of bemberg rayon and a jockeys shirt, half in one color tussah silk. The skirt has a kick half in another. A new Paris idea pleat for ease and action. This of tremendous import. Swathing the hair like the headdress is perfect for travel in that it laun- dress of an eastern prince is tne t, is practically ders beautifully and packs to advan- mink turban shown by an east coast tage. Comes in all the new pastels. designer. at one-piec- crush-resistan- ng meat. with judicious planning they add interest and variety to meals. Fish and eggs occupy an important place in meatless meals; less commonly used, but inexpensive and good, are cheese, nuts, peas and beans. Cheese is a concentrated food which gives good returns for the money spent on it; because it is an food and is excellent rich in mineral salts, and because its flavor combines well with that of other foods, it should be more widely used. A little cheese goes a long way when combined with cereal products such as rice or macaroni. Nuts are apt to be considered a mere accompaniment to a meal, or something to be nibbled on between meals, but wisely used, substitute for an acceptable theyre meat. Vegetable plates are popular for meatless meals. Where they include peas or beans or eggs (which might be hard cooked, sliced and creamed) they provide a satisfying and bal-anced meal. Banana Scallops are an unusual addition to a vegetable dinner hearty and delicious, and easy to prepare. Lenten Feast. Mix together 8 cups soft bread crumbs, Vi cup fat (melted), 1 teaspoon salt, Vi teaspoon pepper, 2 body-buildi- ng J tablespoons onion (minced), 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 4 eggs (slightly beaten), Vi cup milk and 1 cup peanuts (chopped). Pack into a ring mold and bake in a moderately hot oven (375 degrees) for about 30 minutes. Baked Eggs. 12 slices bread well-greas- ed Vi cup butter 6 eggs Salt, pepper, paprika Cut crusts from whole slices of bread and spread six of the slices with butter which has been thoroughly creamed using a small bis- cuit cutter, cut the center from the six unbuttered slices. Butter these and place one centerless slice on each of the buttered whole slices of bread. Break an egg in the center, and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika, and bake in a slow oven (325 degrees Fahrenheit) until the eggs are set Serve at once. Bice au Gratin. ' Part I. 1 cup rice 3 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt Wash rice and drop into boiling salted water. ( Boil rapidly (uncovered) until rice is tender. Drain and place in a buttered baking dish. Cover with Cream Sauce. Cream Sauce. Part II. 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour IVz cups milk (scalded) Vi teaspoon paprika Vi teaspoon salt ' ' Dash of pepper cheese cup (grated) t 2 teaspoons prepared mustard Melt butter and add flour. Mix thoroughly and add milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from fire, add seasonings, cheese and prepared mustard. Pour over the rice, dot . with butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 20 minutes. Tuna Fish Scallop. (Serves 6) 1 cups milk 3 cups soft bread crumbs Vi teaspoon onion salt 1 tablespoon prepared mustard Vi teaspoon salt 2 cups tuna fish (flaked) 3 d eggs (sliced) Vi cup cracker crumbs (buttered) Scald milk, remove from flame, and soak crumbs in it for 15 minutes. Add seasonings. Add tuna fish. Arrange this mixture in layers in a buttered baking dish, alternatd ing with the sliced eggs. Top with the buttered cracker crumbs. Bake in a moderately hot oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 to 25 minutes. Baked Tapioca Cheese. pint milk 1 egg (well beaten) 3 tablespoons g tapioca Vi teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 cup American cheese (grated) Mix all ingredients in order given. Place in baking casserole and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees Fahrenheit) approximately 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir occasionally while baking. Serve on hot buttered toast. hard-cooke- hard-cooke- i quick-cookin- Swiss Eggs. (Serves 6) Vi Michigan Student 'Bribes University of Michigan passed this regulation in 1860: Presents to the officers of the university from the students or any class of them are prohibited and officers are requested to decline their acceptance, if tendered. The Highway to Court Taking a tip from rubber expan-- , sion joint fillers used to halt heat) buckling on concrete highways, west coast tennis officials are constructing concrete courts with white rubber joint fillers which allow for summer expansion and also serve as permanent court markings. One Colony Deserves Another Surinam, in the West Indies always interests cruise passengers from New York, because this attractive but little Dutch possession is what the British gave Hollanders in exchange for the once little colony of New York. ' Time Moves Backwards to the American MagaAccording zine, Clayt Rosencrans, a barber in Nebraska had his clock dial made with the numbers running backward so that his customers can tell the time by looking in the mirror. Expensive Research Over 1,600 industrial research laboratories in the United States spend $750,000 for industrial development and research each working day of the year, according to a recent survey. pound sharp cheese tablespoons butter cup coffee cream Vi teaspoon salt Dash cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 6 eggs (beaten slightly) Sliver the cheese and spread evenly over bottom of a shallow buttered baking dish. Dot with butter. Mix the together cream, salt, pepper, and mustard and pour one half of this mixture over the cheese. Beat eggs slightly and add. Last of all, add the remaining half of the cream mixture. Bake in a moderate oven (325 degrees Fahrenheit) approximately 0 minutes, or until eggs are set, but not dry. 2 Vi 25-3- This is the season for piping hot soups thick, substantial cream soups and chowders to take the chill out of ones bones, and serve as the mainstay of a noonday meal; or steaming, perfectly seasoned, clear soups to serve as an appetizer before a hearty dinner. Watch for this column next week. In it youll find some of Eleanor Howes own tested recipes for soups that are bound to be faihily favorites. Better Baking. This practical, usable booklet by Eleanor Howe is, just as the name indicates, a guide to better baking. Youll find in it hints on how to improve your technique, and a wealth of reliable tested recipes recipes for delicious breads and cakes and cookies, and for the flaky tempting pies your families love. To get your copy of Better Baking now, just send 10 cents in coin to Better Baking care of Eleanor 919 N. Michigan Avenue, Illinois. cago, Howe, Chi- (Released bv Western NewsDaDer Union.) Copr. 1940, The Old Quaker Ca Lawrence burg, Ind. |