no longer tells her offspring that they must do or leave
undone certain things because it is right. She enters into elaborate
explanations and they need no longer blindly obey. This is not the wise
preparation for the adult life. Unless we have taught our children the
necessity for life's discipline, which they cannot at the time understand,
it will make them rebellious and fail to work out the peaceable fruits of
righteousness.

The Value of a Laugh.--A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any
market.--Lamb.

Sanitary Drinking Cups.--Supply the youngsters on going to school with
folded paper cornucopias which come in sealed packages for a small sum.
These are used for drinking cups instead of those found in public places.
Teach the children to make these useful little drinking cups from clean
white paper, and there will be no danger of contracting disease from a
drinking cup used by everyone who passes.

Easy to Misjudge Men.--Every heart has its secret sorrow which the world
knows not, and oftimes we call a man cold when he is only sad.--Anon.

Night Petticoats.--Night petticoats for baby have sleeves. If no petticoat
is worn, then an extra short jacket is provided in the coldest weather,
for most babes sleep best with hands and arms uncovered.

A Bathrobe.--A large Turkish bath towel makes a nice bathrobe for a baby
or small child. Use white cotton curtain cords for the girdle and make the
hood of the Turkish face cloth. This little robe is very serviceable and
convenient, and is easily laundered.

An Easy Task.--It is easy finding reasons why other people should be
patient.--George Eliot.

Money to Children.--Instead of paying children for doing work let them
understand that they have little duties that they must perform, but give
them money at intervals. Teach them the value of money and the principles
of saving.

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Be Discreet.--Thy friend has a friend; thy friend's friend has a friend,
therefore, be discreet.--Anon.

Methods of Cooking Eggs.--If you find that your baby, who is just
beginning to eat solid food will not eat soft cooked eggs, and there are
many who do not like them, try scrambling them until they are well done.
If not found palatable in that form make an egg custard. A baby usually
enjoys this and receives the same amount of nourishment that he would if
the egg were cooked in any other way.

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