Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1912 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Cramps A piece of old-fashioned candlewick worn around the leg in the garter place, next to the skin, will prevent, or cure, cramp in the calf of the leg or in the foot. I have proved this by personal experience; I believe this would prove effectual in preventing swimmers' cramp; those liable to cramp while in th* water would be wise to try it. Cotton-batting, wrapped round the body from the arm-pits downward, saved the life of a man. suffering agony from painters' cramp, it gave almost instant relief. BRAISED BEEF—When selecting beef for braising, choose a thick, square pleoe from :ome of the cheaper cuts, such as the shoulder or cross rfb. It should be C’TBt browned quickly in a little suet melted In a pan, laid on a bed of sliced vegetables—preferably onions *nd carrots —such seasoning added as is desired and about a pint of eb her boihng stock, water, stewed tomato or brown gravy poured round, It js thep Mosely covered and cooked lu a moderate oven, allowing forty minutes to the pound.