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Rh, squeeze water off and place in center of batch, also add to batch 1 teaspoonful soda. Knead all together, pull well and place on spinning table. Roll batch round and even, set on end and form in the shape of a bottle, then lay it down and continue to pull out about as large as a broom-handle and with shears cut off in small kisses and wrap in thin wax paper. Have your table dusted with powdered sugar or starch.

SOUTHERN KISSES.

Place in kettle Set on fire, stir and cook to 254° or just to a crack.

Set on tub and add 2 pounds marshmallows and ½ pound butter. When all is dissolved set on furnace just a second to loosen from kettle and pour on greased slab. Fold edges in and when partly cool knead up good and pull. After it is well pulled place on spinning table and with a pair of large shears cut off in small kisses and wrap in wax paper.

Use powdered sugar or starch on the table.

PHILIDA KISSES.

Place in kettle