I'TTLE PRINCESS By DAVID CORY W 1.1L FUL Here's Perfect F ood Science holds that milk is a perfect human food, and some idea of its im- portance may be gained from the fact that about one-sixth of the total food The little princess sat before her | dressing table combing her long golden | At this the little princess coul stand no more. She marched off i air. “It’s very dreadful to have so many people love{ you. "-gshe said to herself : “IN, r 7 on NV. ]i in the mirrgpr. “4% really a very sad | key. She found him in her own roo: 1sleep on his mat. unhappy.” | thing indeedl to make so many princes | ‘Really, your princes are very tire | ©! Russia and Central Asia. Now the little princess did not | really mean this, for she was some- | him, “I feel quite worn out.” g of a flirt, but then it sounded well and, besides, she wanted to im- princess, indignantly. [fect sneak of a monkey! What Tigh ¢ide her on the rug contemplating the | ceiling, press her favorite monkey who sat be had yon to run away just when I was in such trouble? te pinch you.” I have a great ming “Nonsense!” said he. “You know you love admiration more than any- “If you do,” said the monkey, “ won't give you any more advice anc I know you want somebody.” The little princess suddenly dimple all over. “He really is unusually in thing in the world—except me,” he wded impartially, surveying himself in the mirror. “You conceited little wretch,” cried the little princess. “If you were a | man now I'd punish you for that. But you're only a monkey and, besides I'm too fond of you.” Which showed that the little princess had a heart though nc man as yet had been so fortunate as to find it. “Very well, a strange princes comes feday to visit the castle. Do not let him fall in love with you.” “Wheat shall I do?’ inquired the little princess. “Tell him,” answered the monkey, “that there is no use in his coming at all, as you are tired to death of admi- ration.” dear, monkey, tell me how to make him love me and I'll give you the vour life, really and truly love me, much indeed. “Then,” said the monkey, have to do is to go ahead and be just as much like yourself as possible.” mentary thing that the monkey in his position as adviser to the princess, had ever said to her. “Oh, you dear monkey! how inter- All esting it will be!” crietl the little prin- cess, catching hold of the monkey's forelegs and waltzing around the room of a sudden, however the little princess saw through it all. Running to the monkey, she knelt beside him, exclaiming: “You dear, wise, old monkey! You did it all on purpose! You knew I was too wilful to fall in ay’ with him. “But suppose he is very she said thoughtfully after a pause . The monkey smiled sarcasti- cally. handsome,’ IGve any other w ' But the monkey never said a word only sat and smiled and regarded the handsome prince and the little “Oh, well,” said the little princess, flushing, “I'll stick to the bargain but rou need not be disagreeable about it.” princess complacently. Now there were half a dozen suitors of the little princess coming that after- oon to learn their fate. | The king and queen were very much [ A ; H O M KE vorried about their willful daughter. | A 7 1 — She would not marry ony of the many princes who sought her hand. The king and queen could not understand a girl like this and neither could the princes The little princess descended the marble stairs to the court room where the royal papa and mamma sat in state upon their royal thrones. The monkey trotted beside her and she confided to him on the way that $he felt more willful than ever. The six princes sat watching the door expectantly. As she entered |? Cooked cereal they all rose and formed a line in front | WO layers of cereals place a layer of of her. The little princess, however, | 1in1y sliced apples and a little sugar. was not dismayed. She faced them |Add enough cold water to moisten, bravely. and bake for 30 minutes. A few rai- “Now you know,” said she, “that I|SInS may be sprinkled on top if de- Bave told you each separately many |sired A Department for Industrious Housewives Cereal Pudding Children who refuse to eat oatmeal or farina or any of the other whole- seme cooked cereals may be tempted with them if they are served baked ir this way instead of plain cooked: Into a buttered baking dish pour Between each For answer the prince only smiled. Ligh dugeon, dismissing the six ex- {| bectant princes without any satisfac- {tion and going in search of the mon- some,” he said, when she awakennd | "ilk “Worn out!” ejaculated the little “You are a per- teresting,” she said demurely. “Oh, biggest sugar plum you ever had in If you think he ever would she added with the moat surprising humility. “I think I would like to marry him very “all you Which was really the most compli- of an average family is furnished by its products. d n Of the various mammals whose milk is used for food in different parts of tne world may be mentioned the goat, the buffalo in India, the Ilama in 3 Scuth America, the camel in desert countries and the mare on the steppes Sheep's is used in some countries for making cheese and the milk of rein- deers is commonly used in Arctic re- gions, In America and most of Eu- far surpasses all other kinds in im- portance that when the word milk is S i used it is understood to refer to cow’s I | milk. 1 Good, | | i t | rope, however, the milk of cows so | 3 unadulterated milk should ccntain about 87 per cent water and 1/13 per cent solids. Milk contains bac- “teria of many kinds and in varying rumbers. They cause the souring of wilk as well as the ripening of cream and cheese, and produce many other changes in the appearance and flavor. The number present in freshly drawn milk varies enormously with the con- d:tions of milking, and as they are greatly increased with dirty and care- less handling, cleanliness fn all mat- ters pertaining to milk, whether in the barnyard, in marketing, or in the home, cannot be too strongly insisted > upon Disease germs, such as those of typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever and” tuberculosis, may be carried in milk, so that the purity of the milk supply is of vital importance. The problem of keeping milk sweet is one of checking the growth of the bacteria, and as they are inactive at a temperature below 50 Fahr., milk hould be kept in a cool place. Two | common methods for preserving milk are pasteurization and sterilization In the former the ‘aim is to apply heat in such a way as to kill mos! fatter to apply enough heat to Kkiil | pogsible undesirable change. What is commonly called the rich- t 5 of mitk depends upon the amount of butter fat it contains. The value of milk for adults is in a beverage merely, but to supply in part the materials needed for the body. Unless exceedingly high prices are paid for it, milk is fully as eco- nomical a source of noutriment as V 1 spoons, etc, may be kept in the table crawer, and a shelf and a few hooks of the bacteria without producing un- will hold the dishes and pans used desirable changes in the milk; in the |often. all the bacteria, but with the least|great help. . Sit on it to iron, cook, wash dishes, peel vegetables and f conditions arising out of the war. combination with other foods, not as Decline of the Apron 0 an pans o Lx ea French Styles Opposed By Paris Society The chief designer for Poiret’s, the |one feature of its campaign. It is most fashionable dressmaking firm in [8180 starting a movement against nu- dity on the stage. One Paris musical show where a dancer appears nearly naked has come in for a particularly ing in gowns were alarmed at the|pitter attack from the reformers. world-wide campaign against immod- The American Federation of Wo- est feminine attire which has just |men’s Clubs and similar organizations been launched by L’Action Sociale de |in all civilized countries of the globe, la Femme. will be invited to participate in the “One cannot legislate feminine {campaign. The French organization, fashions,” said the designer. “We |numbering many of the leading suff- only make what our clients want. [rage workers of the country, will call Why, sometimes even after we com- [for an exchange of views on the part plete a gown the lady for whom it was |ef women of every nation, with a view made complains that the corsage is|to adopting an international appeal not low enough, even though it was [against prevailing fashions and some exaggerated in the first place, and the [theatrical productions. skirt is too long to display all her Forty Join Drive charms. Sometimes the mother of a Mme. Germaine Marcille, one of the girl will make this complaint when|leaders in the French movement for the gown is for the daughter. And|dress reform, said that nearly forty that is not all-—sometimes the hus-{women’s organizations have signed band demands it!” the society's first circular of protest Stage Is Scored to the big dressmakers. She believes The new ‘organization is making |the movement will have a big effect immodest attire in the ballroom only lon next winter's styles. Faris was highly amused when asked if the exclusive Parisian houses deal- HOUSE.- |and the data gathered there will be HOLD NO TES verticuany valuable to supplement those obtained in other parts ot the { country, the object being to show the SUBSTITUTE FOR Lute history of the codling moth over A KITCHEN CABINET | ihe United States as a whole. [uring cold weather keep your| Occasionally a man earns a living pantry shut off, and it will be cool Without getting if, but more often he enough to keep the food and save manages to get a living without earn- an ice bill. Take the refrigerator into | Ing it. the kitchen, and use it for a cabinet. | Pu spices, Ravoringe, baking powder, | Britian’s Million etc, on the shelves, and keep the of Jobless Women larger packages of cereals and such things in the ice compartment. Put casters on your kitchen table, and woen you want to cook, roll it over Britain's 1,000,000 jobless women pear the refrigerator, doing all your |thrown ou t work in warm kitchen. (niv 3 . n Knives, | oo. ended, are promised relief by the ministry of labor, which has appoint- ed a committee of the most prominent women in public life to find them jobs. The marchioness of Crewe is chair- A S 24 inches hig Wi 3: 3 : A stool 24 inches high will be al .. or the committee, She consider, devise and carry out schemes urn the wash wringer, and you will of work and training for women who not be so tired when night comes. os are unemployed or whose earning ca- inum kettle and it turned quite black. What was the trouble?” of employment when the | an old man with a weak stomach?” the selection of a pressure cooker. wheeled tray and a vacuum cleaner. satisfactory indoor toilet in a house said that | that has neither furnace nor water the object of her organization was “to | system. item of millinery afshions. milinary trimming, orchid and yellow. Transparent foliage in brilliant col- oring is a recent Parisian conceit in An effective and practical lingerie set suggested for a trousseau is of orchid georgette, devoid of lace, but trimmed pleasigly with tiny ruffles of self-material and narrow ribbons in Some bolero suits are being shown end are suggested as being particu: [entire bodice being almost completely larly smart and becoming for the Fashion Notes Hats of natural leghorn with young, slender woman, for these are fringed brim edge are an interesting made only in misses’ sizes. The ripple suit of French origin has been copied by American manufac- turers, but on decidedly modified lines, but n8t radical or extreme lines. Smart modes in dresses are in evi- dence on all sides, until it is difficult to pick out any one mode for word portrayal, but frocks of tricotine are decidedly interesting when developed with plaited skirts and tailored sur- plice bodices that wrap about the waist and finish with sash effect, the covered with Japanese embroidery. What Women were asked home agents in Illinois during December lege give (and are willing to give to a still greater extent) to the people of their territories. They may not know the answers to all the questions asked them, but they are in touch with sources of information, both State and Federal, and can obtain the knowledge from an authority on the subject. Demenstration agents in any State doubtless could give as diversified list as this one from Illinois. “Please plan a sample menu for : middle-aged man and woman who have but $7 a week for food.” “l cooked lye hominy in an alum- “Can you suggest suitable food for “What points should be observed in “Is there a possibility of putting a I “I want to make soap of cracklings pacities and opportunities as a result industrious and patriotic, a —— large body of women sacrificed all in The apron is worn today by the [the great struggle against Germany,” veman who is not ashamed to work, | she explained. “Demobilization found mt in earlier centuries it was an [them either without employment or other animal foods, but more costly | than most staple vegetable products. | Milk, however, | t requires po prepar- ation, has no waste, and is more thor- | oughly digested than most vegetable | foods. t : a js Viscount Grey’ § times that I do not love you. Jut be- Chocolate Custard cause my pappa and mamma feel so 1 cupful of sugar badly that I do not marry I may decide 2 cupfuls of milk upon one of you today. I am going 2 teaspoonfuls of flour to ask each of you the same question 2 tablespoonful® of melted chocolate and perhaps I'll marry the one whose 1 teaspoonful of vanilla ” answer pleases me the best The prince : ° | very low in answer. Qeald and mix with be aten | aid rothi g but bowed Pin “What made you love me?” she 1tked turning to the prince at the head of the line. “Because you are so beautiful,” he replied. And the next prince gave the same ugar and flour and other in-| giedients. Cook in a double boiler f 15 minutes, st i | : : ; 4 ‘ring until thick. i Plain junket or rennet, as it is gome times called, is very wholesome, but J is already he ground and, though ® | y 3 5s already on the ground anc ) rSiWET ins Qarva ith 4 | When fish are able to reach the] : ; answer, and the next, and the next, | “ther insipid. Served with a spoon- . the exact location has not been de-|} } y C Si . fui of melted sweet chocolate its f navor| ‘eeds or othr growth in water they He aboratory will b ady until the little princess was quite 3 ; | they natze upon that article with fee termined, the laboratory wi e ready Four. Okt of. 04s adults have: ie disuse " . a > r | is considerably improved, and the dish |! lat article with thei: a hic apne This sori It causos id or roth and wearied with the same reply. | | nouth : {Hote toatl Shadt 3 . for work this season. 1s section Ee i rei Toth ung : Inde Hara. i uths, ‘asten their teeth about it and : As she turned to go she noticed |?de more attractive, I \ was selected as a typical Southern lo- " Lolli it has another prince, a stranger, who had Peanuts are usually liked by most |©lilg on so hard that the best work Pyorrhea Is seldom netic of a | 3 : ‘wi ohtldren. A pia a of the man with the nnla gay ine come unnoticed into the room. Their |children, and as they have a food |©0f the ind line eyes met and she approached with the | value equal to meat they can be pre- | a : : . the i i 1 same question on her lips. | pared to form the main dish of the|!l€ Gel m made by Viscount “What made—" she began, when the |~hildren’s meal. Finely ground pea-|Gvey, British financier and diplomat, | ) monkey, who was by her side, whis-| (nuts or a good peanut butter may be | pered, “Remember our bar 1.” She onverted into an stopped, confused. |soup or “Oh, I didn't mean that,” she said { I really forgot. I mean, of course, 1| wouldn’t ask you that question.” Ln excellent cream into a mock meat loaf. The | eet flavor of the peanut 1 ste more like a dessert, wholesomely the child's “No,” answered the strange prince, |, SWopts rok = » wav. had a verv interest- whe, by the way, had a very intere Peanut Loaf ing pair of dark ey indeed, “there | Mix together one cupful of ground weuid be no sense in it. “You see,” said the little princess 2 uls of cooked rice. Season very spar- agai trying to recollect what the monkey had told her to say. “You see —I mean—I meant to tell you that I am tired of being asked to marry, and | with bits of butter so as to brown the all that—and—and—I am—I am in-|!0P crust. Serve with a cream sauce deed” she ended helplessly, turning | ith a few whole peanuts sprinkled to the monkey for approval, but he |CnI top. had disappeared in the most cowardly 12ly and bake for 20 minutes. A few breadcrumbs may be sprinkled on top Cream of Peanut Soup e i . ; manner possible. * Melt one-half cupful of peanut but- “Yes,” said the prince, “so I see.” He glanced ironicsdly at the six for- lorn princes. er, Melt two tablespoonfuls of but- and rub smooth. Gradually add four “What do they see in you?” he added | cupfuls of cold milk, blending well and | 1 Ome | § : { relet Yepartment “'G" { meditatively, gazing at her in the most re ibbing smooth. Mix a little of this| . egos ! Ty re tL : RI ; Z egg 3 Market Stree abstracted manner possible. This fair- liquid with melted peanut butter and | 2 tablespoonfuls of hot milk or hot 5 613 Market Street | | « ta spoonfuls of hot n EC > > 3 i ly took away the breath of the little | gradually add to the whole. Heat well, water PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1 princess. He gave her plenty of time | ain and serve, | 1 tal 5 1 ful * hutter HUB MACHINE ( O., Dept. “C” 8A mail order with age, if unabl ) 1 | to recover, however, regardine her | | I tablespoonful of butter 450 North 12th St., Philadelphia, ik 0 y mail order with age, if una 0 « : Ahi : re Popover | FASO Yo Fs and 8 during the operation with the same | p | 1-4 teaspoonful of salt. | { 2 cupfuls of flour { Be he eggs thoroughly, ana gvad- impersonal gaze. tc, cuptul f mill 1 Pe Bt REN GIR Bld : : | < cupfuls o K ually milk and sa p t1 FO : y 5 Yiitle rincess found her | Jy: nilk and salt. Melt the . i EE ‘ i . X J “yy y When the ttl in 5 Re NaF tarlescooniule of baking POWASr ‘poster In 5 frYive ras oe We Sell Direct to Consumer Why Pay Middleman’s breath again, she said: “Don’t you Si id : yD X utt n a ying pan, pour ir e os . ag tablesnoonful of melior tar ge & dere { think vou might see something in me I tablespoonful of melted butter eggs and shake the pan until the egg I ront: | in time to love if you looked lone | 1-2 teaspoonful of salt side. Set in oven to || , = . . op 4 ° ° ° oh?’ She 1 forgotte 1 about | ®ift together the flour, salt a I + ‘ 0 iin 1oNt T I¢ | enough?) She had forgotten all about | a is deniidien Ban aiteta- Satin Jrgandie [ric ote oie | Fer promise to the monkey, but and- | bi 1 po , adually add 0 make a jelly omelet remove th : | denly remembering it, she finished in | milk, stirring constantly to get the |g. lot «¢ ully yan on Serv All Goods Guaranteed as Represer r Mor Refunded [ i | wv smooth Hur ir t y utter y : 5 | dire confusion: — jRukier, 51 » Pour in the butter ling py D1 je 0 { l.et Us Show Yi Oro Percent On | “ _. nd ntinue beating, with the «¢ ’ Ke jelivi IY J Lu { “Oh, really, I beg your pardoa—I ag continue p ve a cake jell How to Save & VU ‘hPurchase il] didn’t mean that, either. Yom see— |Leater for fully two minutes. In tl I ny kind of fancy omelet | j Hi at least—oh, just wait till I get at that |). cantime heat buttered sem pans. and ; {a on this ¥ Chobned. | U ¢ hould buy where her money i { : : : ) sid t ‘ ving : serable monkey!” | pour the ire into the gem pan A : Y Arvarion Yaa best to b lata ing i } I d ( ed American cheese Tlie RAI ATI AJ : r* | The prince looked politely imquir-|;. na yt oven f 0 mint | Yao Ios Dep El : oot ge 1 so f 1 1 TIX A | ng. To e a delicic cream puff, ’) 1 A M. AN IN UF, AL P U RING C 0, | y { < x . : x 3 r fo 1 the whites must x y a E “I suppose you think T am perfectly | break the popovers in half when cold * Pl i 1 5 Al YE] PF 11; A, PA. | ” : . : sie 4 vad and whi 4 y te 1 ) ¢ ym t > ; Shay. S21 the Nnfle princess an stem | wid rho an ri “RS FILLED PROMPTLY t annoyance = powder sugar and a few drops of 1 i ] £ annoyance, | bt j= | obstructions in | who was recently in this country. It i that came from the publisher only a few days since. He says it is based on facts that have rome within his | 5429 Market St., such circumstances by saying the line | | [peanuts or peanut butter and two cup- | Plain d the loss of a fine fish under | : { was fouled about the obstruction, bur | | {all other important facts that pertain Pis claim, but 1t is important to note ter. add two tablespoonfuls of flour [ence in the waters of both continents vanilla bave been added. | mystery that has long] puzzled fishermen has been cleared up. Another lowers of Isaac Walton may now tand why they are unable to ture the fish that is hooked, once is able to reach the reeds or other If they but accept the latest authority, they may lves 1 the water. any hopeless bat- t vails nc te dislodge them. That is art'cle of clothing assumed by aris-|forced to engage in work entirely un- {has undergone a curious decapitation; it | “n’ became affixed to the wrong let-|{Lady Askwith, Lady Roxburg, Mrs Big Fish Story Coddling Moth ships will be immediately provided to nable applicants for help to jualify 4 y KF Ii 3 i i for domestic science, physical culture Study Extended |r domesti ministry of health work, higher gerade . ; cookery and higher clerical wo A branch laboratory for investiga- ion of the codling moth will be es tablished by the United States Depart- growing region of Northern Georgia probably near Cornelia. A represen- cality of commercial apple culture octacy and even royalty. The word | worthy of their capacity. We are go- ing to help them.” Associated with Lady Crewe are was originally “a napron,” but the er. 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Will it do to use my copper, apple-butter kettle?” “Where can I get a geod glass table top. “I would appreciate information about any practical electrical dish- washer.” “Can you tell me if the Elberta peach is a good variety to plant in northern Illinois?” “The women in our unit want to beautify their vards. Can you send us material on landscape gardening?” “Please send me suggestions for home bureau exhibits at country fairs.” “I have some chickens I do not care to keep on feeding. Please send me directions for canning them.” | | Some men are born about a hun- | dred years too soon to suit their neighbors, CARPENTERS WANTED With experience on frame buildings to work on bungalows at the seashore. Union rate 85c an hour. Work will last all summer. ‘Transportation to Wildwood returned after 30 day’s work W.D. Hann Co. vw... wivens +N. 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DEMONSTRATE ALL WE NEVER DO TH At Perry’s BT We're not putting on any airs about the stocks we've put in-—-—-BUT OUR SPRING COLLECTIONS of Men’s Topcoats and Suits OVER AGAIN THAT INGS BY HALVES-.. particularly true of trout. are fishermen who have ex Viscount Grey insists the “fish makes wise use of the goods the gods pro- vide and his strong jaws explain why the fisherman may not take him. Like o fishing, there will be discussion of it was made by one of long experi- “Easy On” Capper TERY Ce ) A HOUSEHOLD SAVE: LY ES NECESSITY At last! We have reading g! Will Cap Any Size Bottle sses for Near and Far Sighted People ov 1 You will have more eye comfort by the Catsup, Chili Sauce; all Soft i steel VESTA system. We examine eyes and Price $3.00 personally fit the glasses. Crown caps 35c per gross Parcels Dost. 10 extra Registered optometrist in attendance AGENTS WANTED DIFFICULT CASES A STECIALTY The VESTA CO. 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