Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 161, Greencastle, Putnam County, 7 March 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, March 7,1985

Dear Abby: 'No soliciting' signs invitation for door-to-door salesmen to sell

DEAR ABBY. This is in response the letter signed “Sick of solicitors, who was upset because her sign saying “No Soliciting" didn’t help. We had the same problem and discovered that some people don’t know what the words “solicitor” and soliciting mean. In England, a “solicitor” is a lawyer. And in the United States some people call what prostitutes do “soliciting.” We finally took down our “No Solicitors sign and put up one that said “No Door-to-Door Salespeople.” It worked. ALSO SICK OF SOLICITORS DEAR ALSO: Read on for an explanation of why experienced door-to-door salespeople ignore that sign:

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DEAR ABBY: When I worked for an insulation company as a can vasser, we were instructed to ignore all “No Solicitors” signs and ring the bell anyway. We were told that only people who had a hard time saying no to a salesperson needed to put up a sign like that, and after working in the field for three years, I found it to be true. DON’T BELIEVE IN SIGNS DEAR ABBY: Did that letter signed “Sick of Solicitors” ever bring back memories to this 65-year-old salesman! Forty years ago I was a member of a crew of door-to-door salesmen who used to cover an entire county in a couple of days, then we’d move on to the next county.

Lawrence C. Bouslog, CLU ChFC

Our crew chief told us on our first day that “No Salesmen” signs were often used by people with low sales resistance, and we should pay no attention to them. Abby, he was right. Behind such signs was either a quick cursing or a fast sale. Neither cost us much time, and it sure added to our sales. Thanks for the memories. RETIRED IN COLORADO DEAR ABBY: The letter from “Sick of Solicitors” made me smile. All good salespeople know that “No Solicitors” signs are put up by people who realize their sales resistance is practically nil. When they open the door, after they bark, “Didn’t you see the sign?” comes the next question, “OK, so what are you selling?” W.C.W., FORMER SALESMAN DEAR ABBY: I’m a regular reader of “Dear Abby” in the Tulsa Tribune. I’m also a 67-year-old widower who doesn’t want to be bothered by folks coming around to sell me something, so I put a big sign on my front door that turns away' all comers. It says: WARNING-CAUTION, ARMED DAY SLEEPER! They don’t even knock —they turn and walk away. ‘ OKLAHOMA OKIE DEAR ABBY: The letter from the person complaining about a “No Soliciting” sign being repeatedly ignored reminded me of the time I

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Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Sutton, Greencastle, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia L., to John K. Wise, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wise, Johnson City, Tenn. Miss Sutton is a 1981

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trained to sell encyclopedias door-to-door. My supervisor told me, “Behind doors marked ‘No Soliciting’ live people who have a hard time saying no—hence prime prospects.” He said he always knocked. I didn’t; I quit. FAIR MINDED GAL, BELTSVILLE, MI). * * * DEAR ABBY: I should have realized I had chosen the wrong man when we went shopping for an engagement ring and he said to the clerk, “Show her the cheapest ring you have.” We had no honeymoon because he thinks honeymoons are a waste of money. He has never given me a birthday or anniversary gift. He’s never complimented me on my appearance, cooking or anything else. He says I shouldn’t waste money on clothes or beauty shops because I’m only a housewife and don’t need to look nice. I gave up outside employment four years ago to become a full-time mother. Major decisions that should have been made jointly, such as selecting a house, he made alone, without consideration for my taste or opinion. Because of the way he treats me, I no longer have any sexual interest in him. He was always very selfish in that respect anyway. After eight years of this so-called “marriage,” I am sick of being a doormat. I’ve begged him to see a marriage counselor, but he refuses, saying, “If you don't like things the

graduate of South Putnam High School and is now attending DePauw University. Wise, a graduate of University School-East Tennessee State University, is also attending DePauw.

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way they are, we should just split up.” I would do just that, but being a single mother with two young children to support would be a terrible burden. I might add, he is from a foreign country where wives are expected to do as they’re told and shut up. What do you advise? STUCK IN CHICAGO DEAR STUCK: You have two choices: You can spend the rest of your life in a loveless marriage with a selfish man who treats you like a doormat, or you can give this ultimatum: “Either make an honest effort to improve our marriage with counseling, or it’s all over.” There are worse fates than being a single mother with two young children to support. And one of them is continuing as you are.

Prune spice cake favorite 1950 s fare

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor Back in the 19505, when cakes made with oil began to gain popularity, an excellent cook developed a recipe for an oil cake that was studded witn prunes and nuts and flavored with spice. She served the dessert two ways. Sometimes she offered it with lemon sauce. And, on occasion, she gave the cake a caramel glaze. Recently another good cook developed a recipe for a similar prune cake. But she treated her cake in a new way by splitting it horizontally and sandwiching the layers together with a sweet and creamy filling. For a garnish she nestled pitted prunes on dollops of the Filling. II this topping interests you, you might like to steep the prunes in sherry, tea liqueur, brandy or bourbon before using. PRUNE SPICE CAKE 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 teaspoons ground allspice Vz teaspoon salt IM> cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 cup pitted prunes (about 6 ounces), coarsely

French silk chocolate pie speciality mousse-type dessert

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor DEAR CECILY: I’ve enjoyed French Silk Chocolate Pie several times in restuarants, but I’ve never been able to obtain the recipe. Do you have it? - DESSERT FAN. DEAR DESSERT FAN: The recipe for French Silk Chocolate Pie first appeared in 1951, when it won SI,OOO in a bake-off contest. The prize-winner was Mrs. Kendall Cooper of Silver Springs, Md. Nowadays, Mrs. Cooper lives in Kensington, Md., and is personal secretary to a U.S. senator. The pie, perhaps because its moussetype filling was new to American cooks, caught on and was widely served in restuarants and by home cooks. We tried the original 1951 bake-off recipe and found its directions were excellent. C.B. FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE M: cup butter, cut into 8

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chopped 1 cup walnuts (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped Filling, recipe follows Confectioners’ sugar 6 whole pitted prunes Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. In a large bowl stir together flour, soda, allspice and salt. Thoroughly stir in brown sugar. Add buttermilk, oil and eggs. Beat until blended. Fold in prunes and walnuts. Pour into prepared tube pan. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean on rack for 15 minutes. With a small metal spatula loosen edges and around tube. Turn out onto a wire rack; cool completely. With a long sharp knife, cut cake in half horizontally. Place bottom half on a serving plate; spread evenly with Filling, reserving about V 4 cup. Top with remaining cake half; dust with confectioners’ sugar. Arrange 6 dollops of the reserved Filling at even intervals on top of cake. Insert a whole pitted prune in each dollop. Filling: Beat together one 8-ounce package cream cheese (softened), l v 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

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