= 4 gn " Sue oe oe a ee * oy ee Be ea ts wg Sid Bcd 5 Pe ae, ie! RE He 2 Se eo eee ee eS RET kay ae ge Page 2 THE STRATFORD MIRROR Friday, April 19, 1946 Every Wife should answer these | questions; -. Without you, could your husband provide the RIGHT care for the children? Probably not without Mutual Life of Canada's record with that of any other company. Evidence of the satisfaction of Mutual Life policyholders is furnished by the fact that whole families and succeeding genera- tions have entrusted their life insurance programs exclusively to The Mutual Life, and each year approximately 35% of its new business comes from policy- holders. Ask your Mutual Life representative to explain the special features of this Company. _.extfa money to make some suit- able arrangement . . . which is _good reason why you, as his 'partner in the business of running _ the home, should carry insurance » on your own life. In amy partner- - ship, protection against sudden emergencies is important... | Does it matter WHICH life insur- . ance company you choose? It does matter! Life insurance companies are much alike as to ates Low Cost policies and rates, but actual RES Life Insurance long-term results vary widely. Since 1869 We invite you to compare The THE RSTUAL [EE HEAD OFFICE ¢ WATERLOO, ONTARIO "Branch Office -- Bank of Montreal Chambers, Stratford, Ontario. C. W. Leach, Branch, Manager » City Agents: A. Knechtel, W. T. Booth, J. R. Coghill, Jan. W: Buykes ri bl SARA iGIFTS... For every occasion and every purse. Choose from our beautiful selection of China, Glassware and Pyrex pieces. Whether the gift be practical or ornamental, you'll find it at J. L. BRADSHAW Phone 179 84 Ontario St. CHINA HALL Milk Is A Food! ° 7 DRINK MILK FOR HEALTH PP OOO OHSOHESEOO OC OOS The Homely There is no vegetable more useful than the "homely" potato, as the British Ministry of Food describes it, which, by the way, does not mean that the potato is ugly and plain in appearance, but rather, that it is a much used food in every home. The word "homely" you see has a double- barrelled meaning. The definition found in the dictionary reads... Homely: pertaining to home, domes- tic; of plain features, not handsome. In Canada it is generally used in the latter sense. That brings to mind the embar- rassment of an English visitor to Canada who, being much impressed by the warm welcome extended to him, when addressing a women's meeting remarked that he was "very glad to be with such a 'homely' group." To his bewilderment some of his audience immediately ex- changed angry glances. The British people have had to eat more potatoes for a long time now and here are a few ways in which they were urged to use them. "Eat them in place of bread and other foods made from flour; don't think of potatoes merely as some- thing to serve with meat, potatoes can be more than that. A stuffed baked potato can be a course in it- self. Potatoes can be used too, for soups, bread, rolls, pastry, puddings and even cakes." : 'To help the Canadian housewife make wider and better use of pota- toes, the home econnmists of the Consumer Section, Dominion De- partment of Agriculture, offer the following recommendations regard- ing the cooking of potatoes. Make a practice of cooking potatoes in their skins but if you must peel them, peel thinly. After peeling, cook at once in boiling salted water to bare- ly cover; avoid soaking in water. Cook tightly covered. Boil rapidly but do not let the potato break up and become "mushy". When tender, drain carefully, use potato water for making soups and gravies. Old po- tatoes have a tendency to darken and look "homely", in the Canadian sense. A little vinegar added to the boiling water will keep the potatoes white without altering the flavour. POTATO BISCUITS 2 cups hot riced potatoes 2 tablespoons grated cheese 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 2 eggs, well beaten. 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour or 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt To the potatoes add the grated cheese, chopped parsley and the well-beaten eggs. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Blend thoroughly with first mixture. Shape into rounds like a biscuit and bake in a hot oven, 425 degrees, for 15 to 20 minutes. These biscuits are good served with jam or jelly and require no butter. Yield 18 2-inch biscuits. 0066 LS SOSSSSSDSSESL EL Tee ee PHOCSOO Scott. Pen COMPANY INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS PHONES -- 633 and 2413J 110 ONTARIO STREET $$6504oboo5anh4L4L @eee6 959496 0550400505500009000000000504 $446444445444h..8 bee bed Potato -- Everyone's Friend POTATO CREOLE 4 tablespoons fat 4 cups sliced raw potatoes 1 onion, sliced _ 2 cups canned tomatoes or tomato juice 1% teaspoons salt % teaspoon pepper . Melt the fat in a frying pan. Add the potatoes and onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt '|and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the tomato juice has be- tatoes. Six servings. POTATO SCOTCH EGGS 6 hard-cooked eggs 2 cups mashed potatoes (5 med- ium potatoes) One-third cup milk ¥% teaspoon salt Pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon water %4 cup of fine dry bread crumbs Shell the hard-cooked eggs. Com- bine potatoes, milk, salt, pepper, onion and half the beaten egg. Beat until fluffy. Cover hard-cooked eggs with a thick coating of the potato mixture. Roll in fine dry bread crumbs, then in the remaining egg to which the water has been added. Roll in crumbs again and fry in fat servings. UNFORESEEN BY OTTAWA U.S. business in losing all interest in Canada, for the simple reason that U.S. Government policy is fore- ing the abondonment of the British Imperial Preference system. Noth- investment in Canada than a real- ization that a Canadian branch fac- throughout the British Common- wealth and Empire. With this ad- vantage for a branch plant in Can- ada gone, the tendency is for U.S. business to see no advantage in tak- ing British Commonwealth business away from the parent and more profitable plant in the U.S. There are actually some Canadian branch sult of any formal abandonment of Imperial Preference. --Fort Erie Times Review. Invisible Soling THIS NEW METHOD MAKES SHOES LOOK LIKE NEW! No Bumps No Nails No Ugly Joints Rubber Heels In Steck SUPERIOR SHOE REPAIR > J. J. DuCHARME 113 Ontario St. Phone 941 come thickened by the starchy po-- until golden brown on all sides. Six ing gave a greater impetus to U.S,' tory was in a favoured position: plants which may be closed as a re- THE STRATFO - RD MIRROR Just Among Ourselves A regular department conducted for Mirror readers by Ina St. John. Eu Z.:.:E0 i>) <=) <=> GOOD FORM Dear Miss St. John: To settle an argument, is it right to let the girl friend get off the bus first? My friend says the man goes ahead. That sounds screwy to me. We'll be watching for your ver- dict. Steve. Answer: The man alights first so that he can turn and assist his lady to safety. Ina St. John. AT DINNER Dear Miss St. John: When I attend a dinner where eight or ten pieces of silver are used I get panicky. Is there any certain rule when to use each piece? Mary. Answer: Simply use the outside piece of silver first, Mary. Silver is laid out in order of use. Ina St. John. ONE PARTY Dear Miss St. John: When one goes to a party with girl friends, is it all right to leave for somewhere else with one of the boys? Judy. Answer; It is better form to stay until the end of the party, Judy. ; Ina St. John. LOOKING AHEAD Dear Miss St. John: I am a reader of your letters. I am twenty-five and I have fallen .in love with a man twice as old as myself. He wants me to marry him and I would only for one thing. I always heard an older man's child- ren are weak. I was a delicate kid- die and I don't want my children to have a drawback like that. Do you think there is any truth in this? Thanks a lot if you answer. Jean. Answer: Why not consult your family doctor, Jean. He is qualified to advise you. f Ina St. John. A BRIDE Dear Miss St. John: I am learning to keep house. It is new work. I never did any at home. We were married last month. My husband won't eat white- shelled eggs. He says the brown ones cost the same and they are better for people. It is a bother to get the brown eggs all the time. ; Do you know if they are any bet- er? Jennie. Answer: There is no difference in Make Life Easy.. HAVE YOUR WASHING DONE AT THE Avon Launderers 108 Downie St. Phone 388 the nutrition supplied by white or brown shelled eggs, Jennie. Ina St. John. UNPREDICTABLE Dear Miss St. John: My girl friend has refused to go with me the last three times I have asked for a date. Don't you think she should tell me what the trouble is? We have gone together all spring. % ag 3 Answer: Forget that girl, L. R. There are lots of others! Probably she merely wants a change. Ina St. John. Henry: "Teacher, may I leave the room, please?" Teacher: "No, Henry, you stay here like a good boy and fill the inkwells."' COY CONGO COWS CAPTIVATING CREATURES It is very true that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives. The following is an amus- ing extract from a letter written by a Captain in the King's African Rifles, serving somewhere in Central Africa. "T have had to stop writing for a few minutes as I have been required by the Masai Chief to sit in judge- ment on a case concerning some of his young men. The greeting from the Chief is to shake hands and then spit ateyou. You must not appear to dodge, but one becomes ore ig 34 it. A # It is all most unhygenic. but one has Sa to suffer in silence. SS The argument upon which I had Lega to deliver judgment was in connec- Aes tion with the value of some cows vy which were part of the purchase price of a bride--all very difficult. The two men involved were prepar- ed to give an equal number of cows, but one insisted that his were better | nearly suggested they draw lots, but than the others. As the animals were| this was not necessary as, after some all poor I could not distinguish be-| argument between the men concern- tween them. I then saw the bride-to-| ed, they thought they would remain be and asked which man she want-/single as the woman was not really ed: to her it was a matter of in-| worth while arguing about. I heav~- difference, so again deadlock. I very|ed a sigh of relief." Flowers Dramatize Spring Styles in J. J. CROSIE Could You Write A Sonnet About Your Easter Bonnet? Hats for Spring are universally becoming .. . flowers dramatize shining straws and lustrous felts. Color- splashed veils are youthful and spirit lifting. We invite you to see our wonderfully smart millinery creations, You'll note we've taken a long stride ahead to bring you artistic beauty and outstanding value. Many of these original charmers are confined exclusively to Crosiers, and comparison will prove our values non-surpassable. Easter Price Groups...... $3.95 to $15.00 And Company 97 Ontario St.