w. Often, unconsciously. I will
admit; yet it is an undiluted fact, that very many young housewives
are indirectly the cause of their husbands suffering from the
prevailing "American complaint," dyspepsia, and its attendant evils.
And who that has suffered from it will blame the "grouchy man" who
cannot well be otherwise. So, my dear "Mrs. New Wife," be warned in
time, and always remember how near to your husband's heart lies his
stomach, and to possess the former you should endeavor to keep the
latter in good condition by preparing, and serving, nourishing,
well-cooked food.

STEWED SHIN OF BEEF

4 pounds of shin of beef.
1 medium-sized onion.
1 whole clove and bay leaf.
1 sprig of parsley.
1-1/2 tablespoonfuls flour.
1-1/2 tablespoonfuls of butler or savory drippings.
1 small slice of carrot.
1/2 tablespoonful of salt.
1/2 teaspoonful of pepper.
2 quarts boiling water.

Have the butcher cut the bone in several pieces. Put all the
ingredients but the flour and butter in a stew-pan and bring to
a boil. Set the pan where the liquid will just simmer for six
hours, or after boiling for five or ten minutes put all into the fireless
cooker for eight or nine hours. With the butter, flour and
1/4 cup of the clear soup from which the fat has been removed
make a brown sauce. To this add the meat and marrow removed
from the bone. Heat and serve. The remainder of the liquid
in which the meat has been cooked may be used for soup.

HAMBURG STEAK

Take the tough ends of two sirloin steaks and one tablespoonful
of kidney suet, run through a food chopper; season with pepper
and salt, form into small cakes, dredge lightly with flour, fry
quickly, same manner steak is fried, turning frequently. The kidney
fat added prevents the Hamburg steak being dry and tasteless.
"A tender, juicy broiled steak, flaky baked potatoes, a good cup
of coffee and sweet, light, home-made bread, a simple salad or
fruit, served to a hungry husband would often prevent his looking
for an affinity," said Aunt Sarah to her niece Mary.

MEAT STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

STEW.

5 pounds of a cheap cut of beef.
4 cups of potatoes cut into small pieces.
2/3 cup each of turnips and carrots cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
1/2 an onion chopped.
1/4 cup of flour.
Season with salt and pepper.

Cut the meat into small pieces, removing the fat. Fry out the fat and
brown the meat in it. When well browned, cover with boiling water.
Boil for five minutes and then c