anaheim-gazette 1931-12-17

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON (Correspondence to The Gazette) Washington, D. C.—The Seventy-second Congress is likely to do down in history as one of the most active Congresses since the Republic was founded. The Democrats are in power by the narrow margin of one vote over all the other factions, but on many measures it appears certain that strict party lines will be forgotten and legislation enacted of an unexpected nature. For instance, the Louisiana delegation, which likes the high tariff, may trade votes with the Republican minority for its support; dry Democrats may find themselves more in sympathy with the Hoover followers than with wet members of their own party. Farm measures cannot be forecast. All that can be foreseen is that there will be lots of verbal fireworks and the best spellbinders will attract the greatest amount of attention. The present Congress is likely to cost many an old timer his seat, if he happens to be of the type that is better at pulling the strings than speaking. For the first time since Mr. Wilson's second term, the lower House is opposed to the President and the country will watch with keen interest how the new Speaker handles the members, particularly those of the other party. Already Congress has shown signs of recognizing that the next Presidential campaign is near at hand. Many of the speeches can be expected to be for home consumption and for the purpose of gaining votes for Mr. Hoover and his policies, or for his opponent, whoever he may turn out to be. Some observers here predict the pre-far East Curry As American Dish Hot and Spicy, Easy to Prepare Inexpensive, Says Fanny Yeatman (Correpondence to The Gazetto) Washington, D. C.—For variety, why not follow the culinary customs of people living in tropical countries and serve some Indian curry to your family? It is one of the most popular dishes of the Far East. It is hot and spicy, easy to prepare, and inexpensive, according to Fanny W. Yeatman, food preparation specialist of the Bureau of Home Economics. In the bureau's experimental laboratory, Mrs. Yeatman has tested several curries that are adaptable to American cookery, and recipes are available to the public on request. For Flagging Appetites. Most persons associate curry with East India, but in reality it belongs to all Oriental tropical countries. Although its seasoning may vary somewhat with the country, curry is primarily a hot dish and as such acts as a stimulant for flagging appetites. Lack of appetite is a frequent accompaniment of hot weather even in our comparatively brief summer period, a situation which is intensified many times over in the torrid zone. The tropical school of cooking, which has developed through centuries of experience with high temperatures naturally aims to offset the efforts of the weather. Consequently one might do well to take a hint from them and serve some of their special dishes. Using Left-Over Meat Curries, which can be made of vegetables alone or of meat and vegetables, are good ways of using left-over meat as well as inexpensive fresh cuts of meat according to Mrs. Yeatman. is opposed to the President and the country will watch with keen interest how the new Speaker handles the members, particularly those of the other party. Already Congress has shown signs of recognizing that the next Presidential campaign is near at hand. Many of the speeches can be expected to be for home consumption and for the purpose of gaining votes for Mr. Hoover and his policies, or for his opponent, whoever he may turn out to be. Some observers here predict the present Congress will follow the trend of the larger European countries and split up into several parties. England, France and Germany each has a dozen or more political parties with strong representation in their parliaments and for years endeavors have been made here to start a third party, which it is said here, would mean the introduction of several more. Western Congressmen already have an unofficial farm bloc that has shown its power at various times and which may be goaded by some legislation into coalescing into a definite party. Such a party, even with only a dozen or so members, would be almost as powerful as either of the two old time parties as it would control the balance of power and be able to dictate legislation. The situation is not unlike that of the Irish Party in the British parliament years ago which resulted in the granting of Ireland's freedom for the sole purpose of removing the Irish contingent from its position of power in all matters affecting the British Empire, and not for the generally accepted purpose of taking the heel of England off Erin's neck. The Congressional Committee having the Washington Bicentenary In hand is making splendid progress. The celebration will open on February 22 and continue all next year. Already the new Lincoln Memorial Bridge and the new road to Mount Vernon have been opened and visitors to the national capital will have more to see than ever before. One of the exhibits that will attract much attention will be the Pantheon de la Guerre, a huge painting fifty by 420 feet, depicting the scene on the Western battlefront in 1918. The painting has been acquired by private interests from the French Government, which employed 250 of its best artists to make the picture. It shows the entire front, clear to the Belgian line, and depicts 600 generals lifesize. The painting is to be shown in a specially erected building, now nearly ready. The painting was brought to this country four years ago and Madison Square Garden was found to be the only building in this country which could show it. After a successful run it was stored until the Washington promoters got hold of it and decided to show it as part of the Bicentenial Celebration. The picture will be intensified many times over in the torrid zone. The tropical school of cooking, which has developed through centuries of experience with high temperatures naturally aims to offset the efforts of the weather. Consequently one might do well to take a hint from them and serve some of their special dishes. Using Left-Over Meat Curries, which can be made of vegetables alone or of meat and vegetables, are good ways of using left-over meat as well as inexpensive fresh cuts of meat, according to Mrs. Yeatman. This should be welcome news to persons who are budgeting their food costs. The heel or the round of beef, or the breast or neck of lamb, will make as good a curry as one of the more expensive cuts, she declares. Fresh or cooked pork makes delicious curries, especially if combined with apples or green tomatoes. Egg, chicken and fowl can also be used for making appetizing curries, but unless these are home grown products they, with the exception of eggs are out of the low cost. Inexpensive fish, fresh or canned, can also be used for curry. Cooked 1500 Years B.C. Curry is an old dish oven in the Orient. To curry is an ancient method of preparing meat and vegetables. In India it has been in existence since Vedic times, which means that it was cooked there 1500 years before Christ. The curry powder itself, from which the dish takes its name, can be bought prepared in this country for about 40 cents a bottle. This should last an average family many months. In India curry is mixed daily from the various spices that give it its very distinctive flavor. Each Indian cook house has, as part of its equipment, a smooth flat stone and small stone roller, on which the spices are crushed and ground as needed. Some of the ingredients for curry powder are old familiar standards to American kitchens, such as onion, garlic, and black pepper-corns. But green ginger, turmeric, caraway seeds, dried hot chillis or peppers and coriander seeds and leaves are less frequent on our pantry shelves. Onion as a Spice In addition to the onion that is used as a spice, one or two more are added to the curry during the cooking process. Mrs. Yeatman points out. This onion is cooked until perfectly soft so that its pulp makes the gravy thick. And being very thoroughly cooked, the onion is usually palatable even to those persons who ordinarily dislike its flavor. As a general rule, curry is served with rice cooked so that each grain is separate. In India a chutney often accompanies curry. Mangoes are the basis of the true chutney, but since they cannot be found in our markets, the bureau has developed some recipes that substitute chutneys. If汁 The painting is to be shown in a specially erected building, now nearly ready. The painting was brought to this country four years ago and Madison Square Garden was found to be the only building in this country which could show it. After a successful run it was stored until the Washington promoters got hold of it and decided to show it as part of the Blcentennial Celebration. The picture will be mounted on circular walls, spectators occupying a turret in the center which will represent a spot thirty miles northeast of Paris during the last drives of the Allied armies. After the exhibition here, both the painting and building will be taken West to the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. Al Smith and Governor Roosevelt got together for a couple of hours the other afternoon but refuse to say what they talked about. Maybe they spent the time playing pinchle. Mrs. Yeatman points out. This onion is cooked until perfectly soft so that its pulp makes the gravy thick. And being very thoroughly cooked, the onion is usually palatable even to those persons who ordinarily dislike its flavor. As a general rule, curry is served with rice cooked so that each grain is separate. In India a chutney often accompanies curry. Mangoes are the basis of the true chutney, but since they can not be found in our markets, the bureau has developed some recipes that substitute chopped apples. If chutney is not available, Mrs. Yeatman suggests a tart dessert of fruit, either fresh or in a pie. NEW WATER SYSTEM The voters of Placentia are on January 25 to vote on the question of a $60,000 bond issue with which to construct an entirely new water system, which the city is to own. It is understood that the American States Co. will make a proposition to sell its system to the city. The Ideal Secretary Katherine Kramer, 19, Des Moines, was chosen by the Junior Chamber of Commerce as the most beautiful and good stenographer, at its national convention. Has Powerful Friends Mayor Walker, of New York City, went all the way to California to plead with Gov. Rolph for Tom Mooney's pardon. Mooney has been in prison since 1916 for bombing a preparedness parade in San Francisco. WHAT IS HOME WITHOUT A GARDEN? RANUNCULI FOR CUT FLOWERS The Ranunculus is becoming better known in the gardens throughout the entire country, but those who are fortunate enough to live in a subtropical climate are privileged to plant them in the winter gardens for late winter, and early spring bloom. The Ranunculus is used extensively as a cut flower, being produced in large quantities by outdoor commercial growers in the milder climates. Under proper culture they will grow to a height of 18 to 24 inches, producing double and ecmil-double flowers on long stems. Bulbs are available after August 1st and the time of planting depends somewhat on soil and climatic conditions. The soil should be reasonably cool at planting time. should provide plentiful moisture to germinate the seeds without additional application of water. After the plants are up, they may be sprinkled or irrigated, following each irrigation with surface cultivation to break the crust that may form. When the plants are sufficiently developed thin to a distance between plants that will give room for those remaining to develop well. The thinning process may continue for some time, removing each alternate plant, at frequent intervals. These plants removed from the row may be transplanted to other parts of the garden, if desired, or used to delight the heart of a neighbor or friend. In removing the plants take sufficient soil with each one, so as to disturb the roots as little as possible. Some of the seeds that are best sown in the open ground include all poppies, larkspurs, alyssum, sweet peas, calendulas, cosmos, godetia, lupin, and many others. Christian Science Lesson-Sermon The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for Sunday is on the question, "Is the Universe, including Mign, Evolved by Atomic Force?" The same Lesson-Sermon is delivered in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. The question is answered in the negative by citations from the Bible and from the Christian Science textbook "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Balter Eddy. A selection from the Chronicles Stiff-Necked Jack Jack Reynolds' neck was broken when he was playing left half-back for Temple University in the game with Washington and Jefferson. Jack had his neck braced up and went with the team to Denver, though not to play. On the Sidewalks of New York By OBSERVER (Correspondence to The Gazette) New York Garages— A recent survey in this city uncovered the fact that 123,000 private automobiles are parked all night on the street instead of being run into a garage. Stops are being taken to force their owners to rent garage space but this is easier planned than done. To add to the infraction of law, more than 102,000 of these car failed to have their tail lights burning, making them an additional menace to traffic. Ranuncull as a Cut Flower Plant the bulbs, claws downward, two to four inches deep, depending upon the texture of the soil (deeper planting should be in the lighter soils). They thrive in a well prepared soil, and if freshly turned and in a moist condition at time of planting, the bulbs should not require watering until the sprouts appear above the surface. It is not considered necessary to soak the bulbs before planting, being more desirable for them to absorb their moisture gradually. A sprinkling of bonemeal covered with a layer of sand makes a very good base for Ranunculus bulbs, and this should be about an inch beneath the bulbs. Avoid deep cultivation. In fact, it is well to firm the soil, especially at blooming time. Also avoid excessive moisture during the growing season, but as blooming time approaches, the plants require plenty of water and partial shading will prolong the blooming season. One-year bulbs of Ranunulus produced from seed grow vigorously and are considered more satisfactory than older bulbs. The size makes little difference. In fact commercial growers who are producing cut flowers of the Ranunculus plant the smaller bulbs. GOOD RULE FOR SOWING SEED In those sections of the Pacific Coast states where one may garden the entire year, it is good practice to sow the seeds of many annuals in the open ground where the plants are to remain. When there is sufficient moisture in the soil from rains, sow the seeds in freshly turned soil, to a depth that will insure sufficient moisture for good germination. If the soil is dry, irrigate thoroughly, and after a few days spade, pulverize and rake to a level. Open a shallow furrow, sow the seeds, cover immediately and firm the soil to the seeds with the back of the rake. Level the surface by raking, leaving a loose mulch on top. Avoid sprinkling for this would exclude the air and make it very difficult for the tiny blades to break through the surface. The thorough irrigation before spading... If the soil is dry, irrigate thoroughly, and after a few days spade, pulverize and rake to a level. Open a shallow furrow, sow the seeds, cover immediately and firm the soil to the seeds with the back of the rake. Level the surface by raking, leaving a loose mulch on top. Avoid sprinkling for this would exclude the air and make it very difficult for the tiny blades to break through the surface. The thorough irrigation before spading Someone is waiting to hear your voice Will it span the miles, over mountains and rivers, to extend holiday greetings? Why wait? We’re at your service now. It’s easy to place an inter-city call. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY Business Office: 217 N. Lemon St., Reception, 2101 York is by no means as much pleasure as might be imagined, although once that they were being left out all night. The figure attained is the average of this three months' work. New York is probably the worst city in the world from the standpoint of lacking proper garage space. An Alleyless City— Most cities in the United States have a system of alleys paralleling the streets, but New York blocks are built like a barracks. All four sides are closed in and the backyards are good for nothing but exercising cats. This condition prevents the erection of private garages, except in specially built structures. The average car owner has to walk several blocks to the nearest available garage and this tempts most drivers to leave their cars out in front of their houses all night. If not only saves them trouble but garage rent which runs from $20 to $25 a month for just plain storage. Owning a pleasure car in New one is free of the city, there are many wonderful drives in beautiful country. Engineering Accuracy— There are always at least two or three tunnels under active construction in this city, ranging from eight to five miles long. They are used passenger tunnels and anything that makes it possible to many people to live in such a city area. The engineers who build these tunnels are rated highly by all professional men. Working blindly, they have to start their tunnels in fresh two to a dozen different spots, depending on the length of the bore, and the two crews must meet exactly when the ends are connected. The other day a five-mile long tunnel in Brooklyn was finished and the engineers in charge found they had made a mistake of exactly one-eight of an inch in sixteen feet—the diameter of the borg. 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