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ADORABLE HISTORIC ARTICLE SENT IN BY COLETTA BAILEY OF Elberta, AL From "The Household" magazine, August, 1911
I have really enjoyed your newsletter and had a wonderful time at the July's School of Art Fashion. Your staff is so gracious, the teachers were outstanding and getting to know the other students was a wonderful experience.
As I was going through some of my grandmother's belongings, I came across this publication. I hope that you will enjoy this article as much as I did.
This article appeared in the August, 1911, edition of the "The Household."
HOW TO COOK A HUSBAND
A Home-Tried Recipe
A good many husbands are spoiled by mismanagement. Some women go about as if their husbands were bladders, and blow them up. Others let them freeze by their carelessness and indifference. Others keep them constantly in hot water. Some keep them in a stew by irritating ways and work; others roast them. Some keep them in a pickle all their lives. It cannot be supposed that any husband will be tender and good managed this way. But they are really delicious when properly treated.
In selecting your husband you shouldn't be guided by silvery appearance, as in buying mackerel, nor by golden tints as if you wanted salmon. Be sure and select him yourself, as tastes differ. Do not go to market for him, as the best are always brought to your door. It is better to have none unless you will patiently learn how to cook him.
A preserving kettle of the finest porcelain is the best, but if you have nothing but an earthen pipkin it will do with care. See that the linen in which you wrap him is nicely washed and mended, with the required number of buttons and strings nicely sewed on. Tie him in the kettle by strong silk cord called comfort, as the one called duty is apt to be weak. They are apt to fly out of he kettle and be burned and crusty on the edge since, like crab and lobsters, you have to cook them while alive.
Make a clear, steady fire out of love, neatness and cheerfulness. Set him as near this as seems to agree with him. If he sputters and fizzes do not be anxious, as some husbands do this till they are quite done. Add a little sweet in the form of what confectioners call sugar, but no vinegar or pepper on any account. A little spice improves them, but it must be used with judgment. Do not stick any sharp instrument into him to see if he becomes tender. Stir him gently, watching the while lest he be too flat and close to the kettle and become useless. You cannot fail to know when he is done.
If thus treated you will find him very digestible, agreeing nicely with you and the children, and will keep as long you want, unless you become careless and set him in too cold a place.
--Sent in by Mrs. J.R. Roberts, Vera, Tex.
SPEAKING OF HUSBANDS, JOE IS PICTURED IN THE NEW SEW BEAUTIFUL!!
I am thrilled to tell you that Joe is pictured in the new Sew Beautiful magazine. I think it is the most handsome picture I have ever seen. We are having him a tuxedo vest made just like the one he modeled. He thought it was perfect for our occasions where he wears a tux. Having a tux vest made like this is the first thing he has asked for in years.
NOTE FROM RUTHELLEN RICKERSON, A VIKING/HUSQVARNA LICENSED TEACHER (RUTHELLEN HAS COME TO BOTH VIKING LICENSING PROGRAMS)
Hi Ladies, Amid all of the hustle and bustle of this time of year I had an
hour of quiet time and no one was in the house but me. This is truly a rare
occurrence in my house. In addition, my new issue of SEW BEAUTIFUL had
arrived in the mail and I had the chance to sit and read it in peace (my
first overview as I will read it again and again). Well, I was quite
impressed with the dignified handsome photo of Dr. Joe. I believe this is
the first time I have seen him in the magazine. He really looked so good.
To all of you who have been busy sewing for the holiday season, I wish you
the fortune of finishing in time. During the time I
have off over the holidays, I plan on doing some sewing. I did not even
stress about trying to finish things for the holiday. I would have had to
have started in the Spring.
Love to you all and May God Bless,
Ruthellen
Sewing tips from Claire Shaeffer, author, Couture Sewing Techniques.
MORE FITTING TIPS
At the garment centers, the lengthwise grain should be perpendicular to the floor.
On the "average" figure, the measurement of the front waist is 2.5 cm (1") larger than the measurement for the back waist.
When measuring the length on pants, measure and mark each leg at center back 12" from the floor. Mark the finished length only on one leg. Remove the pants, and measure the distance between the 12" mark and the finished length. Beginning at the 12" mark, measure and mark an equal distance on the remaining leg.
The hemline should appear parallel to the floor, but it is generally 1/2" longer at center back.
On the "average" figure, the measurement of the front waist is 1" larger than the measurement for the back waist.
PERSONAL LETTER FROM MARTHA
Dear Friends,
I am currently working on my Christmas day menu and will shop this afternoon for food. We are so blessed to be able to go to the grocery store and buy food. In many parts of the world there are no grocery stores and no money to go to buy food. I am thrilled that Santa Claus will be coming to my house for the first time in many years. Joanna, Cecil and Chase will spend the night with us. Christmas Eve the family comes to our house after we go to worship with Mark and Sherry Ann at Central Presbyterian Church. We go to Mark and Sherry Ann's Christmas morning for a lovely brunch and the whole family comes to our house for Christmas night dinner.
I wish each of you a blessed Christmas week with prayers for your joy in the Lord, whose birthday we celebrate. My Daddy and later my Mother always taught the adult Sunday school class at First Methodist in Scottsboro. Every Christmas they used this scripture for their lesson and I would like to share it with you for my letter this week. May God hold each of you and your families tightly through your hardships you are facing right now and may each of us remember that God is sovereign, he is perfect and He does not make mistakes.
I would also like to say how very deeply I appreciate each of our team members at Martha Pullen Company. Most of you already know that God gets the first credit for anything we are able to accomplish, then my wonderful staff gets the next credit and somewhere way down the line, I have the joy of working on the whole picture. Without you, our loyal customers, we would not have the privilege of doing anything we do.
I love you with the love of the Lord and I appreciate each of you.
May God Bless You and Those You Love,
Martha
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Luke 2: 1-20
1 -3. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to his own town to register.
4-5. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
6-7. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8-9. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10-12. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13-14. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15-18. When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
20. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
TWO PRAYERS FROM http://www.PrayersAtWork.com/
Copyright 2002, James H. Daughdrill, Jr., Used with permission from Dr. Daughdrill -
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 -- (Meditation: Luke 2:4-7)
God, how desperate Joseph must have been, as he frantically tried to get a
room for Mary in Bethlehem. How embarrassed and helpless he must have felt
as he had to lead her to the stable out back, because there was no room in
the inn. How attentive and faithful he was as Your Son was born. God, help
all fathers who face desperate and frantic times to have the trust in You
that Joseph did. Bless all fathers who feel helpless and embarrassed
because of situations they are in. Strengthen them to be faithful, and to
trust in You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Friday, December 20, 2002 -- (Meditation: Psalm 19:12-14)
God, when my mind is quiet in meditation, I am aware of my strong feelings
that lie just below the surface. I am aware of how I am conditioned by the
world. I see things, not as they are, but as I want them to be. God, I
yield to You my conditioned reflexes and my filtered perceptions. Grant me
the eyes of faith, to see things as they really are, in Your providence.
Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.
How to use Prayers At Work:
o Read through the prayer for the day.
o Let your spirit quietly enter into the prayer and make it your own.
o Pray your prayer to God.
o Sit in quiet meditation and wait for God's leading.
RECIPE FROM MARTHA
Cheese Frosted Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower
1/2cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheese
Cook cauliflower, leaving whole. Drain well. Place it in a shallow pan and frost with mayonnaise mixed with mustard. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve 6.
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