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Household Science '-T"' By V^" SUSAN FLETCHER =y MADE WITH STRAWBERRIES TEXAS GUNS SYNOPSIS . . . Silas Spelle, high-handed, low-principled cattle baron, is out to smash the local bank and force foreclosure on the small ranchers of the Kanab desert country so that he can seize their range lands. He is opposed by Ed. Starbuck, president of the Cattle- men's Bank, and by San Juan Dele- van, prominent rancher., who., has been crippled by a fall from his horse. Tex Whipple and his part- ner, Johnny Clehoe, are cowpunch- ers employed by San Juan Deievan to fight the i us Vers and protect his Interests. Tex turned and followed Johnny’s pointing arm. Sure enough two riders were spurring in at an angle to the southwest, from the rim of the desert. They were coming fast on big, gaunt horses and each of the riders carried a rifle loose in their right hands. Two Newcomers "We’re in fer it, kid,’’ snapped Tex. ‘‘Pull up. You go after those two hombres with the rifles. I’ll keep this other gang hack. My ole hawk-laig 'will throw lead just ns far as theirs. Now let’s see yuh do some o’ that high-toned shpotin’ yuh’ve been braggin’ about.’’ ‘‘If yuh’d only pack a Winchest- er,1’ wailed Johnny as they drew their plunging broncos to a halt. “But yuh’re so danged bull-haided yuh never will. Jest think what yuh could do with a .30-30 now.” “Nemmine me,” snapped Tex. “Get busy;â€"those two jaspers are within range.” Johnny slipped from his horse and threw up his rifle. It waver- ed, steadied, but when it crashed flatly the bullet went far and wide. Just as Johnny pulled the trigger Tex had leaned over and swept the barrel up. “Fer gosh sakes,” blazed Johnny. “What did yuh do that fer? I was boldin’ daid center.” Tex paid no attention. His keen old eyes were fixed on the two new- comers with a mingled expression of doubt and joy. â- â€˜Kid, yore eyes are better’ll mine. Look close. Ain’t that leadin’ boss a star faced black?” “Yeah it is,” snapped Johnny, raising his rifle again. “An’ I’m gonna put me a slug right in the star.” But Tex shoved his rifle aside jtgain. “Kid,” lie burst out delight- edly. “That’s ole Utah Lynch an’ Ai Burrows from the Bar B outfit. Ï telegraphed ’em to come arunnin’ an’ shore they’re doin’ it. You fan hell outa Spelle’s crowd. I’m goin’ out to meet Utah an’ AI." The somewhat bewildered John- ny whirled on the rapidly nearing Double S crowd and with his first shot downed one of the leading riders. His second shot brought a horse screaming to earth and the rest broke and rode back out of range, where they gathered in a council of war. it did not take them long to realize that this time at least they were outmaneuvered, for they saw Tex spur out to meet the newcomers and pump their hands delightedly. Two more rifles added to Johnny’s deadly one were too Issue No. 26â€"’38 B by L. P, Holmes much to face so they turned and rode back toward Carillon with their dead. Mean Medicine Utah Lynch, lank, dark-faced, sa- turnine, chuckled grimly as a shamefaced Johnny pumped his hand. ‘‘Kid," he drawled. “Yuh ain’t fergot how to throw a lot o’ mean lead, have yuh? I kinda thought you was goin’ to open up on me an’ Al.” À1 Burrows, chunky of body anil craggy of face grinned and spat emphatically. “By gollies yes,” he chimed in. “Tex, this dang cub o’ yores is shore developin’ his claws.” “Yeah," nodded Tex, his eyes twinkling. "He’s gettin’ to be mean, medicine with a Winchester. Trouble is his brain ain’t develop- in’ like it should. If he could think as straight an’ fast as he can shoot he’d be all right.” “Awâ€"g’wan,” snorted Johnny. "Wouldn’t o’ been no loss if I had leaded you two old highbinders. Jest the same I’ll admit I was glad to know it was friends droppin’ in. How’s Bud an’ Barbara an’ Nevada an’ all the rest o’ the gang back at the ole Bar B?” “Finer ’n frawg’s hair,” grinned Utah. “Theys a new boss at the ole spread now. But, the second.” “Naw?” exclaimed Johnny de- lightedly. “I’m tellin’ yuh.” Utah nodded. "Fattest, happiest lil’ geezer yuh ever saw.” “That’s shore fine. Tex, me’n you gotta take a trip someday an’ look in on that young gent.” “Mebbe so, someday,” drawled Tex. “But right now we got our own dish o’ hash to cook. Boys, yuh shore dropped in at the right time.” Want A Bit of Excitement Utah nodded. “Looks thataway. What’s it all about, Tex? When Al an’ me got them telegrams we took ’em to Bud an’ told him we was driftin’ down thisaway, pronto. Bud shooed us off on the run an’ tolcl us to let him know if you needed any more help. If yuh do, jest wire him an’ he'll come afoggin’ it with the whole outfit.” "Reckon that won’t be neces- sary,” said Tex. “But shore I’m thankin’ Bud for feelin’ go. Now- let’s amble along. I'll tell you fel- lers the story while we ride.” By the time they rode up to the corrals of the Box D ranch Utah and Al had the whole story and had jointly expressed their satisfaction at the opportunity of sitting in on things. When Tex attempted to thank them for their prompt re- sponse to his messages they waved him off. “Why thank us?” scoffed Al Bur- row's. “Shucks, Tex, we’re the ones to render thanks. After you an’ Johnny left our nock o’ the woods things got so danged quiet Utah an’ me began to ossify. This looks like one swell chance to take the kinks opta our trigger fingers an’ keen up our eyes a leetle.” "Yon danged ole war-dogs,” chuckled Tex. Pink Crosby and Pod Fortune were unhooking a pair of meek, sweating broncos from the buck- board when the four riders drew up. After introductions were over Tex turned to Pink with twinkling eyes. (To Be Continued) Picnic Points Going on a Picnicâ€"Then Don’t Forget These Here are a few things which you mustn’t forget to pack in your picnic basket : 1. Salt and pepper. Lack of these can spoil the most carefully prepared food. 2. Tin opener and cork screwâ€" disastrous to leave these behind. 3. Cutlery. Teaspoons, and a sharp knife for cutting bread and cake. 4. Sugar. 5. Cold milk or cream. For your tea. 6. Hot milk. Separate vacuum flask full to go with coffee. 7. Paper napkins. A plentiful supply. 8. Cold water. Be sure to take some in a bottle if a dog is ac- companying the party, also some kind of drinking vessel for him. 9. Methylated spirit, if you take a stove. 10. Damp teacloth. For wiping crockery before re-packing. “Rice pudding hot, Rice pudding cold Rice pudding in a pot, never gets old." And the advantage that rice pud- ding has over the old peas porridge of the original nursery rhyme, Is that it never gets a chance to last Play Suit For Six To Fourteen By LOUISE LENNOX With Bolero Jacket and Skirt â€" Delightful for those charmed years between six and fourteen years is this adorable little play suit with voguish buttons and smart cut. For hiking, tennis or the beach, the bol- ero jacket and skirt are quickly dis- carded, with buttons right down the front. The original was carried out in medium blue and white checked cotton blouse and shorts; the bol- ero jacket and skirt were plain blue. Peasant cotton print, dotted percale, pastel blue, ehallis prints, linen weaves, etc, are other popular cottons for this easily made play suit. The pattern may also be used for a separate bolero, jacket, skirt or playsuit. The pattern is quickly followed with the step-by-step sew- ing guide that is included. Simple enough for a child to sew It her- self and the cost is sd very moder- ate. Style No. 1772 is designed for the sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. Size 8 requires 1 3-8 yards of 39-inch ma- terial for jacket and skirt with 1 5-8 yards of 39-inch material for blouse arid shorts. Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c), (coin is preferred) for pattern to Peerless Paterns, Room 421, Wilson Buildings, Toronto. Write PLAIN- LY YOUR NAME, ADDRESS and STYLE NUMBER. Be sure that you state the size you wish. nine minutes, let alone nine days. Your family will finish it with one helping round unless you have been wise enough to make plenty for the second helping that everybody will, want. Here are two recipes, hot and cold, for any time of the year. The iced rice pudding is a modern and stream-lined dish that will go es- pecially well in the hot summer days when appetites begin to lag and it is hard to get the children to eat enough substantial food. Canadian Rice Pudding V* to % cup rice % teaspoon salt % to Vz cup sugar 4 cups milk Grated rind of y2 lemon Mix ingredients and pour into a buttered casserole, set in a pan of hot water and bake three hours in a very slow oven. Stir the pudding every 15 minutes for first hour to prevent rice from settling. Serve either hot or cold with thin cream. Chilled Rice Pudding 1% cups cooked rice 5 tablespoons sugar 1% cups whipped cream % cup nuts 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice Mix cooked rice with sugar, fold In whipped cream, flavored with maraschino. Chill. Serve in tall sherbet glasses. Sprinkle each of servings with nuts and garnish with additional whipped cream and red cherry, A perfect dessert for the straw- berry season is the following: Strawberry Tapioca Flamingo 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup sugar 2 cups water % teaspoon salt 1-3 cup quick-cooking tapioca 1 cup strawberry juice and water % cup cream, whipped. Crush strawberries slightly, add sugar, and let stand for 30 minutes or longer. Place water in top of double boiler and bring to a boll over direct heat. Add salt to the quick-cooking tapioca; add grad- ually to water and bring to a brisk boil, stirring constantly. Place immediately over rapidly boiling- water and cook five minutes, stir- ring occasionally. Remove from the boiling water â€" mixture clears and thickens as it cools. Drain straw- berries; add water to juice to make 2 cups. When tapioca mixture is slightly cool, add the strawberry juice. Pour ’1 of this mixture into parfait glasses; chill. When remain- ing tapioca mixture is cold, fold in cream; pile lightly in glasses. Just before serving, top with crushed strawberries. Serves 6. Try the following recipe for the Fresh Strawberry Pie. Fresh Strawberry Pie 2 tablespoons uick-cooking tap- ioca 1 cup sugar 14 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in pieces 1 recipe j>ie crust Ciombine quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, salt, butter and strawberries, let stand 15 minutes, or while the Wrigley’s Gum helps you keep fit! Relieves that study feeling after eating. Cleanses crevices between teeth, too.,. assures sweet breath. A simple aid to health! Buy some now! Small in met but big in benefits! Enjoy it after every mealâ€"-millions do! cihm pastry is being made. Line a 9-inch pie plate with y2 of pastry rolled 1-8 inch thick, allowing pastry to extend V2 inch beyond the edge of the plate. Moisten edge of pastry with cold water and fold inward, even, with rim of plate. Fill with the berry mixture. Moisten the edge of pastry again. Roll other half of the pastry to 1-8 inch thickness. Fold half of the pastry back oa other half. With sharp knife make sewer? al slits to permit escape of steam. Place upper crust on filled lower one, opening out folded half after it is placed on pie, and drawing It snugly across- top to prevent sag- ging at edges. Press edges together. Trim off surplus pastry, being care- ful not to cut folded edge of the lower crust. Bake in hot oven of (4.50 degrees F.) 15 minutes; then decrease heat to moderate (350 de- grees F.) and bake 20 minutes long- er, or until the filling is cooked. Cutlery Care Salt Removes Eggsiains From Silver Silver spoons and forks should be put into hot, soapy water with a little ammonia in it. If a pinch of borax is put into the rinsing Water an excellent polish can be obtained by rubbing them with a chamois, when dry. They will then only need an occasional polishing with silver polish. To remove egg and tea stains from silver rub with a damp cloth dipped in salt. Bad stains can be removed with vinegar and salt. Black spots on silver salt-spoons will disappear if soaked in olive oil for a time. To remove taste and odor from silver fish knives and forks they should be rubbed with a slice of lemon. Ivory and imitation ivory knife handles can be whitened and cleaned by rubbing with lemon. Handles which have turned yellow should be rubbed with turpentine. Not only should hot water never be used on knife handles, bul they should not even be left to soak in cold water. Cutlery nof in use should be rubbed over with a suspicion of linseed oil and wrapped in flannel.