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« * c r « r ; y >. -• â- â™¦ ♦ > ^ /• »- 1 4 > * â- * *- -*i »â-  ^ >f- >â-º < Sk '!«' â- â€¢^ «r :»t *w r r '4, ^' ». *â- â-  y >- It ^ »- J -A 1 I •^ ? ;â-º â- ^ •â- Â« ^ 5 A r 9 â- M 5» 4 *. -4 Cheery Cherry Blossoms â€" Late but lovely, Washington's famed cherry blossoms burst into bloom â€" and immediately the change- able spring weather subjects them to near-freezing temperatures In Could Happen In- Your Home Th* foDowing incident, baMd •â-  an utoal happening, was re- ported recently t^ a well known nfety tpccialist *What did you think of the dis- cuasion tonfght, Mary?" "Very good. I wish more people were concerned about accident!. Bat so few people get to these aacetingi to discuss how to live "Maybe you missed one point," Larry chuckled. "Remember the speaker said everybody needs preaching to about safety." "Oh, I suppose that's right But wc haven't had an accident for 7«ari. Except the time Mother fen on the stairs last fall, and she's setting old." "Nellie, just for the fun of it let's looks at our stairs when we get home. We'll check 'em with the check sheet we got tonight." At home, Larry got out the check sheet. "Read oS the items, NelHe," he said. "I'll check them." "Isn't this rather silly, Larry? W« know our stairs are safe. We walk on them every day, and Mother is the only one who has fallen on them." "Aw, come on anyway. Let's check them just for fun." "Well, all right. First item is: Stairs well lighted so each stair fa easily seen." Larry walked up the stairs, then walked part way up. "Okay." Then: Hand rail sturdy and well constructed; at least two spindles to each step from the hand rail; carpeting well secured; landing at kast three feet square. "Larry, what docs this one mean? "The rise plus the run of each stair is 16 to 18 inches; with tiie run at least 8 inches'." "The run is the step tread less the part that sticks out. The rise fa the distance from the top of one step to the top of the next." Larry started measuring. "These are 10-inch run and 7}4-inch rise," be said. Then, at the first step above the landing, he asked, "Where did you mother fall?" "Just above the landing as she was., coming down." "Nellie, your mother wasn't just clumsy with age. This step has an SM-inch rise and the first step be- low the landing has a 6%-inch It's a wonder more of us haven't fallen here. Come to think of it, I've stumbled many times going up these stairs." Sure, it's important to clear stairs of trash, mops, brooms, etc. But it's just as important to make sure they're constructed safely and correctly. Larry and Nellie removed the hazard they found by raising the landing three-fourths of an inch. Well-Dressed Man Pretty Corny If Frank L. Teuton is followed by a pack of pecking pullets wher- ever he goes, he won't be sur- prised. He'll just chalk ii up to his suit. Because Teuton is sporting a neat suit made of corn. It looks like an ordinary tan gabardine, but it is 100 per cent corn fiber faibric. And his light grey hat is corny, too. Teuton and his suit were the hit of the 38th annual Farm and Home Week program. The fiber from which the garment was made was developed by the Bureau of Agri- culture and Industrial Chemistry. "The new 100 per cent corn fiber fabric is moth-proof and mildew- proof," Teuton, who is head of the bureau's information division, ex- plained. The corn fiber is made from a protein called zein, which is ac- tually a waste product of corn starch. Many wives envy their husbands for being so happily married. â€" By KiroM Arnett SIGN TRICK HOOKS MADE OF BENT NMIS DRIVEN INTO REVERSE SIDE OF SIGN MAKE PRO- DUCE SIGNS TO BE HOOKED ON FENCE. EASILY CHAHOEABLE. -..r^m CAN REFIUiER SMALL CONTAINERS WITH SPOUTS CAN BE REPILLID PROM BOTTLES BY USlNe CORK BORED FOR SPOUT. PRESS SPOUT TIGHTLY mlp CORK. AND iNVm Bbmi ANP CONTAINER. PRJU TAINIRtPW •IN 9 OF CONTAINB AIR OUT ANb ORAW PL^^ W FORCI TABLE TALKS g claiAc Andrews'. A highly popular United States magazine, in its latest issue, has a feature article regarding "The Most Takled About Woman in Canada." This turns out to be â€" t*no one's surprise â€" none other than Kate Aitken, whose multiplicity of in- terests, diversity of occupations and, most especially, apparently bound- less store of energy, never fail to amaze all who ever come in con- tact with her. With so much interest being shown in Mrs. Aitken, both here and throughout the world, I thought that this week I might pass on to you a few of her recipes. These were created earlier in her amazing career, when she was just beginning to hiake a name for herself as a food specialist, but I can assure you that they are none the worse for the passage of the years. * • * Crown Roast of Spare Ribs Temperature: 450° F. for IS min- utes; 350° for 1J4 hours 2 strips pork spare ribs, 4^" to 5" high (approx. 2 lbs..) 2 cups soft bread crumbs V/t lbs. round steak, ground y% lb. lean pork, ground Yt cup chopped celery 2 medium-sized onions, chopped (approx. Ya cup) Yi cup chopped raw cabbage Yt teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt Y* teaspoon poultry spice 2 tablespoons Mazola. Method: Sew together small end of one strip of spare ribs to large end of other strip, overlapping slightly and having curved surface out. Complete circle by sewing other end similarly. Place circle in Dutch oven or small, round roasting pan. Mix together remain- ing ingredients; press firmly into spare rib ring. Sear in hot oven (450° F.) for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350* F. and continue baking 'til meat is well browned. Before sending to the table, impale on the spare ribs, smairpan-browned pota- toes. Serves 8. « * « French-Canadian Braised Beef 2 lbs. sttwing beef Y^ cup Benson's or Canada Com Starch 2 teaspoona salt yi teaspoon pepper 2 msdiom-aiaed onions, chopped (approa. Y% cup) Y* cup Masola 1% cups hot water ^ cup grean peas, canned or fresh 1 cup thick, sour cream. Method: Cut meat in mdividual serving pieces. With edge of saucer, pound Benson's or Canada Corn Starch into both sides of meat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat Mazola in Dutch oven or saucepan; cook onion 'til golden brown. Add meat and sear well on both sides. Add water; cover tightly and sim- mer 'gently until very tender (about 1J4 to 2 hours). Twenty minutes before serving, add green peas. Just before serving, add sour cream and blend well. Serves 6. * « * Boston Cream Pie Temperature 350° F. Time 20-25 minutes Y^ cup shortening Y2 teaspoon vanilla y* cup white sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1^ cups pastry flour 2Yt teaspoons baking powder yi cup milk. Method: Cream shortening; add vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add well-beaten eggs; blend mix- ture with dover beater. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Line the bottom of two eight- inch layer cake pans with waxed paper; oil with Mazola; pour in batter. Bake in moderate oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until done. When cool, put together with cream fill- ing. Cover top with bold patterned paper doily. Shake powdered sugar over doily, then lift it off carefully. The top of the cake will show a very delicate sugar pattern. * * * Small Fudge Cake Temperature: 350° F.; time 30 minutes Y* cup shortening 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (1" squares) %4 cup white sugar Y^ cup Crown Brand Corn Syrup Y2 cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pastry flour ^ teaspoon salt ^ teaspoon baking powder Y2 teaspoon baking soda Ya cup sour milk. Method: Melt shortening in top of double boiler; add grated choco- late. When melted, add sugar. Crown Brand Corn Syrup and wat- er; beat until blendedj»Remove from heat; let cool. Add unbeaten egg and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour milk. Pour into pan 8" X 8" x 2" lined with waxed paper and oiled with Mazola. Bake in moderate oven. When cool, ice with Bittersweet Icing. * » ^ Bittersweet Icing 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (1" squares) 1 cup milk 2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons Crown Brand Corn Syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla. Method: Put chocolate, milk, su- gar and Crown Brand Corn Syrup in saucepan. Dissolve and blend over low heat. Bring to rolling boil and continue boiling to soft ball stage (238° F.). Remove from the heat; add butter and vanilla. Let cool to" lukewarm; beat until of con- sistency to spread. If necessary, let stand over hot water before icing cake. INDA)f SCHOOL LESSON By Rev. R. Barclay Warren B.A., B.D. AMOS TEACHES ABOUT WORSHIP Amos 4:4; 5:4-9; 14-15, 21-24. Golden Text: But let judgment run down as waters, and righteous- ness as a might stream. â€" Amos 5 :24. To-day's lesson begins with a fine touch of irony. Amos is saying in effect. "If you go to church, you can sin. If you go to church some more you may multiply your trans- gression, especially if you are gener- ous in bringing your sacrifices and tithes." Of course he means nothing of the kind. You can't buy your way to heaven. "Hate the evil, and love the good and establish judgment in the gate, â€" I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings I will not accept them. â€" But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." God hates hypocrisy. People who put on a show of being religious and yet are living contrary to the ex- press commands of God as set forth in the Holy Scriptures are nauseat- ing to Him. A seven-day week re- ligion is the only kind that will pass muster with God. If there is anyone who is smaller than a hypocrite, it is the man who tries to hide behind one. There are a few counterfeit ten dollar bills in circulation, but I do not despise all ten dollar bills. Because these are people who pose as Christians and yet live sinfully is not an argument against Christianity. But before you profess to be a Christian, be sure that Christ has come into your life and that you are living a life that is well-pleasing in His sight. We may ask ourselves the question of the song: "Do we live so close to the Lord to-day, Passing to and fro on life's busy way, That the world in us can a likeness see To the man of Calvary? As an open book they our lives will read. To our words and acts giving daily heed; Will they be attracted, or turn away From the Christ we love to-day? Chorus Can the world see Jesus in me? Can the world see Jesus in you? Does your Icve to Him ring true? And your life and service, too? Can the world see Jesus in you?" Overheard: "Congratulations on the happiest day of your life." But I don't get married till tomorrow." "1 know." Love â€" Mor« Deadly Than Drink Love is seventeen times mora dcsdly than drink, accordutg to the lattit Paris suicide tUtistics. For •very person who ends his own life because of alcohol seventeen do so because their "affairs of the heart" have gone wrong. Even so love is one of the least spectacular reasons why some French men and women decide that life is not worth living. A musician hanged himself because, following an operation, he was unable to carry the big drum in a local band. A dress designer took poison be- cause, at the age of forty, she was getting fat. A taxi-driver deliberate- ly drove his vehicle into a river to demonstrate his indignation when an American walked away without tip- ping him. Experts, juggling with statistics, have uncovered many interesting facts about suicide â€" some explain- able, others not. Highest suicide rates in the world are found in Ger- many, Austria, Switzerland, Czecho- slovakia, the Scandinavian countries, and Japan. The lowest are in Spain, Italy, and Ireland. More people seem to commit sui- cide in May and June than at any other time of the year. The rate hits a low point in December. Also, mere people commit suicide in the morning, from 6 a.m. to noon, than at anj' other time of day. Although tne suicide rate is high- est among the Teutonic races, there is no indication that the desire to kill oneself is a racial characteristic, and therefore inherited. Rather, it is more reasonable to assume that suicide is a cultural characteristic. In Japan, for instance, it is quite in order for a noble to kill himself by hari-kiri, which is probably the most painful form of suicide. There is absolutely no stigma attacked to the act. It is even a form of heroism, and may be done for such a trivial reason as a protest against govern- ment polic}-. One important factor affecting the suicide rate is the existence of laws against it in certain countries. In most of continental Europe there are no such laws. If you want to take your own life you are wel- come to do so. But in Canada, the U.S.A. and most Empire countries you may be sent to prison if you fail in the attempt. Sometimes the motives behind suicide are difficult to determine, but much is learned from the notes left behind by those who take their own life. These generally mention such things as ill-health, financial problems, drug addiction, pride, dis- honour. At tha same time, however, cur- ious paradoxes occur. There was the •ase of the man who was so terrified St the prospect of an impending ap- psndictis operation tjj^at he shot himself. Sometimes people who have a fear of high places will jump to their death. They become obsessed with the idea that safety lies on the street below or at bottom of a cliff, and choose the quickest way to get there. Some of the most baffling sui- cide cases have been traced to such a cause. And the RELIEF 15 LASTING For fast, prolonged relief fri headache get Instantine. Jtii* prescription-like tablet contains not just one, but three proven medioal ingredients that ease the pain /awti And the relief is, in most cases, lastiiM;^ Try INSTAMTINE just once for p«n relief and you'll say as thousands dd that there's one thing for headacne • i . it's InstamtineI And try Instantine for otlfer aches, too . . . for neuritic or neuralkic pain ... or for the pains and acnes that accompany a cold. A single tablet usually hrings prompt relief. Btt IntUntlni todiy and alwiirt knpNhandr 'histaiitm 12-Tabl«tTln25(f « Economical 48-Tabl»l 8o»tl« 69^ I Luscious HONEY BUN RlNGi Quick to make with the new Fast DRY Yeast • Hot goodies come puffin' from your oven in quick time with new fleiscfamann's Fast DRY Yeast! No more spoiled cakes of yeast! No more hut-minute trips â€" this new form of Fleischmann's Yeast keeps in your cup« board! Order a month's supply. • Scald ^ c milk, ^ c granulated sugar, V/i tsps. salt and 54 c. shortening; cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, measure into a large bowl yi e. lukewarm water, 1 tsp. granulated sugar ; stir until sug- ar is dissolved. Sprinkle with 1 envelope Fleischmann's Royal Fast Rising Dry Yeast. Let stand 10 mins., THEN stir well. Add cooled milk mixture and stir in 1 well-beaten egg and 1 tsp. grated lemon rind. Stir in 2 c. once-sifted bread flour; beat un- til smooth. Work in 2 c. (about) once-sifted bread flour. Knead on lightly-floured board until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and grease top of HONEY-BUN RING dough. Cover and set in warm place, free from draught Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and roll out into an oblong about 9" wide and 24" long; loosen dough. Combine ^ c. hghtly-packed brown sugar and yi c. liquid honev; spread over dough and sprinkle with ^ c. broken walnuts. Beginning at a long side, loosely roll up like a jelly roll. Lift carefullv into a greased 8^" tube pan and join ends of dough to form a ring. Brush top with melted butter. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake in moderately hot oven, 375°, 45-50 minutes. Brush top with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. JITTER By Arthur Pointer