water, and keep the water boiling during
the whole process.
As soon as the sterilizing is completed,
while the products arc still hot, remove
them from the boiler and place them on a
padded cloth or other soft material. Seal
the jars tightly. Lower the lower clamp
of the Lightning jars, and tighten the cov
ers of the Mason jars. Remove the clamp
from the Economy jars only after they are
thoroughly cold. Invert the jars in a place
where there will he no draft, but where
the products will cool immediately. Allow
them to stand for twenty-four hours to test
for leaks.
The jars are now ready to be wiped and
labeled. Such vegetables as beets and car
rots. which are apt to lose their color, should
be wrapped in paper and stored where no
light will reach them. If the products are
not stored in a cool, dry place, they cannot
Ik1 guaranteed to keep.
My Canning Record
The past two years I have kept a ,rCan
ning Record" which has proved very inter
esting. I liought a small notebook and ruled
it myself to show the following: Date—
Amount—Price—Mixed With—and number
of cans or glasses filled. I leave a page for
each fruit and vegetable and a few pages
for “mixtures.” One instance of its value
is that on May 10th, I was to leave home
for two weeks. At that time pineapples were
just on the market and I debated whether
to buy or wait. My record showed that I
canned pineapple in 1918 on June 6th, so I
waited and got them at a lower price than if
[ had liought early in May. It is not at
all unusual for a neighbor to call me up for
information as to when I liought currants
or some other fruit last year and the price.
In 1921 I intend to enlarge my record by
noting also the date first on the market and
last on the market, with highest and low
est price during the season.
Making a Slit for Belts
Tn making a slit to run Iwlts or sashes
through, have three rows of hemstitching of
the desired length done close together on
the line where you wish to slit to he. Then
cut through the middle row of hemstitching.
The slit thus made is very strong and neat
in appearance.
Crocheted Shoulder-Straps
Crochet a strip of plain filet an inch wide
and of the desired length to go over the
shoulders. Sew it to the vest in place of
ribbon or tape, and you will have a most
satisfactory shoulder tape. It will outwear
the garment, stand any number of washings,
yet always remain pure white. It also makes
an excellent camisole strap in pink or white.
New Use for Bananas
Having enjoyed “Table Talks" for June,
I herewith hasten to add a housekeeper's
mite to the hints for next issue.
I f people understood the full value of ba
nanas they would peel a few, split and lay
flat side down in a hot, greased spider. Salt
lightly. When brown turn and fry until
soft. A few minutes does the trick. Place
on buttered toast. •
An easy breakfast, stands in good stead
of meat, and tastes like more.
Send us your favorite recipe and we will
be glad to print in "Table Talks.”
Lower Prices Are Here
Coffees, and everything else, will l>e found
here at the lowest possible prices with good
quality added. We do not think that it is
possible to obtain anywhere at anv price a
better coffee than our best. At the same
time our lower priced grades are far better
than the prices indicate. Under our guaran
tee of perfect satisfaction we have to give
you good quality, and we do. We always
carry the best goods at the least amount
of money. Try us and see.
Do You Like Sweet Picklea?
Sweet pickles arc very relishable. Their
appetizing flavor is delightful. There’s
nothing much more appetizing than a
crispy, crunchy sweet pickle.
Sometimes prices change very suddenly.
In ease they go down we will give you the
benefit.