Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1916 — HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES

Portable Wardrobe Rack That Fits Into Cdrner.

A portable rack has just been patented by which any corner of a room may be made to answer the purpose of a wardrobe. A pair of metal bars are hinged together at one end arid supplied along their length with hooks suitable for holding garments. It is designed that this shall be placed in the corner and will be held there securely by the action of a rod passing from one of the far ends to the other and which also answers the purpose of a curtain rod. The pressure of this bar is sufficient to hold the rack in place with security

to meet all ordinary demands, but in case the rack is to be subjected to particularly heavy use a couple of nailsdriven through holes in the metal strips will greatly increase the capacity of the rack. Bean Chowder. Wash and soak overnight a pint of dried navy, lima or kidney beans. In. the morning drain, cover generously with cold water and cook till nearly; tender; then add- three slices of bacon or salt pork, one large onion, two potatoes. half a cupful of uncooked mgcaroni and a pint of tomatoes. A cupful of chopped carrot or parsnip may also be added. Season to taste and cook slowly one hour, adding water if necessary. Break salt crackers into each plate before serving the chowder. —Country Gentleman.