1 24 Bumper Calavo Crop â€" > Starts Food Sensation This year, an unprecedented crop of calavos is being poured into the market and> prices are /gradually feeling the effect. Without doubt every homemaker will find calavos within reach of her budget this comâ€" PAGE SIX ing season. â€" _Calavos belong ‘to the general avocado family which is a member, botanically speaking, of the laurel clan. Many ,varied names have been given this modgrnized fruit of troâ€" pical origin. There is a rich historâ€" ical background, from the ahuacatl of Aztec times, and original names from various countries such as anay, palta.and ahuacaquahuitl, to the modeérn corruption of "alligator pear" and what was at first considâ€" ered a misnomer, the avocado. California â€" horticulturists â€" have produced the calavo by a long proâ€" gess ‘of elimination. â€" It has taken more than a decade, since the first introduction, of importance, into the state. Now for oxer ten years the growers‘ own organization and exâ€" perienced avocado enthusiasts have been comparing varieties, eliminatâ€" ing some and perfecting others, gradually reaching toward a stanâ€" dard of keeping quality, food value and fruit flavor that is dependable. No housewife has the time to learn the hundreds of variety names and descriptions of avocados, and the calavo stamp makes it unnecesâ€" sary. It.assures her that expert selâ€" ection has been made for her. Out of 500 varieties grown in California at present, only thirteen qualify to be given the tiny golden stamp which labels them as the aristocrat of salad fruits. es Horticulturists who are informed on the subject believe that in ten years, considering the rapidity with which avocado groves are being "topworked" (literally changed over from poor to high grade vari¢ties), the poorer varieties will be eliminâ€" ated and only fruits of calavo qualâ€" ity produced. . a #f is apt to soften unevenly, permitâ€" ting spoilage and waste.= Fruit oil content and the fiavor which is bound : up with its fullest developâ€" ment is certain to suffer if the fruit is picked before that highly desirâ€" able stage of ripeness or maturity is reached. ; Among other things, the tiny yelâ€" low calavo stamp insures fruit maâ€" tured on the tree. Immature fruit Although calavos are always m.] tured on the tree, they must soften after picking. To judge the right stage for serving, take a calavo in. both hands, and press gently with both palms, avoiding pressure with thumbs and fingers. There is no: difficulty in judging if the fruit is sufficiently . soft, It will yield to gentle pressure.. The stage that precedes softness is one of elasticity and is not to be confused with the soft stage. S Highland Park 1060 Moran Plumbing SKOKIE VALLEY LAUNDRY Inc Freshness Your clothes get 7 to 10 changes of filtered soft water at Skokie Valley. You :wouldn‘t think of handling so much water. Skokie Valley uses many thousands of gallons a week . . . . All your clothes are individually washed. May we suggest that you give us your next "Bag O‘ Wash." $ ( [ Good Laundering Is Cheaper Than New Clothes. QUALITY LAUNDERERS AND j DRY CLEANERS PHONE HIGHLAND PARK 3310 . 507 and 509 Waukegan Avenue Electrol Oi Witten Building ;J CLIFFORD R. â€" Sales and wAs the calavo you select is not, to serve, it may be softened in ia few days time by exposing to the ordinary temperature of a warm m. To hasten the softening proâ€" cess, cover with a towel or wrap eagh fruit separately in paper. Do fot expose to direct heat. T frigeration‘ will retard softenâ€" ing and is not advisable until the calavo is properly soft. ~Chill well before serving for the usual salad and cocktail recipes.. Do not place on|ice nor near ice coils, but rather in {the warmest part of the refrigâ€" ergator. If only part of a calavo is useéd, the cut portion may be proâ€" ' ~from â€" discoloration : with ed paper. £ alayos, which due to a bumper crop of vintage quality are cheaper thin ever this year, have long been used in formal meals to set ‘the note of| smartness, . and . homemakers everywhere have also appreciated their ease of preparation and servâ€" ing. . More recently dietitians have t attention to their value as a nutritious food for the tired busiâ€" n man or woman and‘ for chilâ€" dren, because of unusual mineral and vitamin content and the highly digestible fruit oil. The delicacy of flavor is‘ appreciated by connoisseurs and goes without saying. ; Br)ok Talk Series _ â€" Starts This Evening What promises to ‘be. an excepâ€" tipnally stimulating series of book ks will begin this evening, Thursâ€" dgy, Jan. 24, at the Lincoln School, from 8:30 to 9530 pam." $ :.3 ~ Mr. Nathan Levin and Mr. Corliss Anderson are to review and sumâ€" rize a number of the newer books on economics, among them, Lewis rey‘s Decline of American Capâ€" talism; George Soule‘s Coming American iRevolution; Stuart Chase‘s onomy of Abundance; and several pamphlets and economic reports. If the depression has done nothâ€" ing else, it has awakened the interâ€" est of all intelligent people in ecoâ€" nomics. ‘The amount of literature published on the subject has swelled td such large proportions that it is practically impossible to keep up, upless on¢‘s entire time is devoted it f Hence (the importante of such ok talks as the Lincoln School Highland Park ORAN, Prop. Service & Heating Co. Burners Res. Phone: Highland Park 1342 hok P~T. 6 i : sponsofing. Thegais be on the i next 0n8, . today,, j hour, ‘f_i C Later | {dis every two 1 8 180 *+ A } ‘Th «f‘%?’ Iks will not all, however, be on thi subject of economics. The next Oné, coming two weeks from g? February I, at the same hour, Will concern itself with fiction. Later| discussions, scheduled for every two weeks until the end of the term, will include gardens, poctry, ‘biography, philogsophy, etc. Liv“ talk gi P ons befg League . last We "The Te -:?f hear,‘ also &‘ Live discussion â€" followed â€" the talk given by Mrs. Raymond Simâ€" ons befdre an interested group of cag ,‘z, Women Voters members, last 5†esday, on the subject of "The Legal Status of Women." The -E; | of the group are eager to hear Ah@ conclusion of the talk, and also M' on "Pending Current Legis lat] n,†which will be given by Mrs. ;W; at the next meeting, Wed esday, Jan. 80, at 10 o‘clock at her home, 286 Roger Williams aveâ€" nue. If is expected that most of the members of the League will wish to attend, in order to inform themâ€" selves On these questions of paraâ€" mount interest. Carroll Binder was greeted last Tuesday evening by a large and inâ€" BEEF POT ROAST »19¢ Pork Chops »18¢ Spare Ribs »15¢ ;ICED B A C 0 N Li 4400 Sauer Kraut »5¢ OV ALTINE MEAT SPECIALS Red Bag. COFFEE EKSSORTED FLAVORS LE K % FRESH DRESSED POULTRY AT ALL TIMES ) _ _ AT THE BLUE GOOSE MARKET. Simons Addresses NWomen Voters League . \Adult Education Group is 1 Thursday, Friday and Saturday Specials one H.P. packages for und Bag for oyal GELATINE RGE CAN OF THE PRESS BLUE GOOSE FOOD MAR T terested audience when ‘he addressed the league members and friends on the subject of "The Japanese Fitu- ation." Mr. Binder® stressed| the Western civilization and \that of Japan. He spoke of the phenomenal rise of that country econ)ongi“q:aUy from a military standpoint,and in growth of population. He explained the nced for expansion, which was not met by the Japanese, who preâ€" ferred to remain in the mother counâ€" try, in spite of a welcome from other. lands under Japanese control. ‘He pointed out the fact that most of the wealth of the country is in the hands of eight | families, the members of which had little regard for the health or welfare of the worker.. The standard of living of the working man is pitifully low, which enables the Japanese to unâ€" dersell the nations where the workâ€" man earns a living wage. 19 T C of the greatness of their destiny,| Homan 0° N#CRE. . > They are willing to do anything Over 2,000 years of service to possible to help in the progress of the public in providing fast and freâ€" their w“nw comid.ï¬n‘ pemn.'l q'uent trlnspor‘ tion for mm“‘- desires of minor importance when | ties between Ch and Milwaukee interfered with the major one of is the total ird for the 66 memâ€" national development or prestige. bers of the club, Their relationship wï¬h ‘the United| _ Many interesting tales of early States should be a rather ple'uantldnys in the history of the North one, as their interests are compleâ€"|Shore Line and the territory it now The Japanese have an inordinate pride of race and a secure _feeling "" 10c 516â€"518 â€"â€" 50¢ 2»18¢ é mother counâ€"| ~F. A. Nevins and Elmer Brown, welcome from: both resident of Highland Park, panese control. | were elected tary and treasurâ€" hct that most | er, respectively, of the Veteran Emâ€" country is in | ployees 25â€"Â¥ ear iCluvs of the Chicago ‘families, the| North Shore & â€lil laukee Railroad, d little regard | the North Shore Line, at the annual mentary, rather than antagonistic. They are a friendly, wtflfle peaâ€" ple, courteous and kindly. It will be interesting to watch their attempt to fulfill their high destinyâ€"Conâ€" tributed. | Local Men to Serve as Officers of N. S. Veteran Employes Club dinner held in the Karcher Hotel, Waukegan, last Saturday evening. Other officers chosen for the comâ€" ing year are: idgent, John Gartâ€" ley of North Chicago; vice presiâ€" dent, Jesse 8. Hyatt of Libertyville; directors, J. W. Simons and William Over 2,000 years of service to the public in providing fast and freâ€" quent transp tion for communiâ€" ties between Ch and Milwaukee is the total for the 66 memâ€" bers of the club. L. Ives of, Waukegan; and Louis Homan of Raci;e. I rtl, IVORY FLAKES IVORY American Family FRUIT and VEGETABLE c cBSPECIALS® || Extra Fancy Broadleaf SPINACH WINE SAP APPLES Extra Fancy Best Cooking White POTATOES dozen 3 large stalks 4 lbs. for Sunkist Juiey California Crispy 5 dozen for Texas Marsh SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT Extra Special; half case .._____. LARGE PACKAGE FOR Florida YELLOW ONIONS LEMONS CELERY JUICY ORANGES soar .. 4»~19¢ Soap‘ J9*~20C *‘ THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 serves were told by the ve Recalling ‘the) inception of the jime 41 years ago ‘l the Bluf City tric Railway, the men its growth to the present North c Line operating a total of 224 daily on its various branches holding honors as the fast S interurban railroad in Alutm, Entertainment, â€" combined M . Entertainment, â€" combined the informal talks, made the one of the most pleasant ~of annual reunions held by the 3 â€" ~~Dghts â€" & Auto Reconstruction 822 N. First St. Phone 77 Aute Repainting § Cold Frame and Axle _ Straightening t Body and Fender BSPRING SERYVICE STATION WELDING AND SOLDERING 21c Free Delivery l «.51 $1.65 23¢ 25¢ 25¢ 15¢ «.