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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
7
The article recounts how large Wisconsin river rafts were built in cribbed layers and tied into a massive raft snake that alarmed steamers downstream. It recalls incidents such as a raft piling into the Dubuque bridge and near-misses at night when crews missed river lights and faced stern river law.
In recent years farming has progressed toward a scientific basis. The USDA has long pursued this goal with the up to date farmer studying soil and choosing crops suited to conditions. New productive plants are sought to thrive nationwide and waste land is cultivated profitably. By 1910 yields per acre are predicted to double those of 1900.
A puff paste crust lines a pie plate and is filled with a mixture of butter and sugar creamed, two eggs beaten, two cups milk, vanilla, and two tablespoons flour. Nutmeg is grated atop and baked to finish.
A. H. Stotts of Columbus Ohio describes long kidney trouble with backaches and urinary disorders. After a collapse he used Dean’s Kidney Pills, regained health in two months, and has stayed well for two years weighing 188 pounds after twelve boxes. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
A 1910s editorial argues autos must face strict restraint like horses and cites two New York incidents. It calls for clear rules and enforcement to prevent more deaths and protect the public from reckless driving.
A 100 dollar reward offer accompanies an advertisement for Mall's Catarrh Cure. The text touts a constitutional approach, internal use, and claims to cure catarrh with testimonials available. It credits FF J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and notes sale through druggists and Hall's family Pills.
The passage describes making a large salty brine with coarse salt brown sugar and water then adding a level teaspoon of saltpetre. Beef pieces are boiled briefly to seal cells cooled laid in brine and refrigerated until ready. Ensure the meat is fully covered and kept cold to prevent souring before serving hot or cold.
Shake Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure chilblains damp sweating aching feet and swollen toes. Cures corns and bunions. Available at all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Do not substitute. Sample mailed free. Allen S Olmstead LeRoy NY.
The passage notes that English changes in spelling and grammar, citing historic acceptance of split infinitives and double negatives. It recalls Artemus Ward's joke about Chaucer’s spelling and asserts that living language must continually evolve as part of life.
A testimonial claims permanent cure with one day’s use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. The ad offers a free trial and treatise from Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd. in Philadelphia.
A sewing note suggests placing a clean muslin overlay when ironing lace. It warns heavy lace such as crochet Irish or Russian should not be ironed and should be pinned to a flat surface to dry, with gentle finger pressure to remove stiffness after drying.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for children during teething, highlighting its soothing effects and suggested use.
A historic recipe for Apple Custard Pie uses tart apples eggs milk lemon peel salt and sugar baked in short pastry until set. The piece then notes a London physician praising night air as a reason some men return home late, framing it as an excuse.
Miss Bret Harte opens a London typewriting office with English friends. Mark Twain jokes about New York taxes and spelling reform. Ira D. Sankey writes on gospel hymn origins. J Pierpont Morgan buys Burns manuscripts for $50,000. Burns is noted as dead. Gateshead library panel urges blacking out betting news. Germanic library bought by George Washington University. Twain doubts Carnegie spelling reform, discusses dramatic changes. A London tenement report details wages, rent, sanitation, and birth death rates.
American George Peabody founded a $2.5 million donation fund that grew to $7.47 million by 1905, funding 12,828 rooms across 5,469 dwellings in London. Tenants range from bagmakers to police, with rents as low as six cents weekly for one-room units and up to a dollar for four-room cottages, all well lit and ventilated with grounds.
The article notes Babylonian licensing rules from 2250 B.C. for wine merchants and riot control, then shifts to a comparison of contemporary royal incomes. It cites King Christian’s Denmark grant of £60,160 and lists other rulers’ annual pay, highlighting wide disparities among European monarchies.
Tommy shows a love for birthday cake and longs for more as he stares at the empty plate. After a third serving, his parents insist it is the last, but he cries that he needs more room.
A brief New Orleans Picayune item notes a child’s reply in a church or school setting. Bobby, six, truthfully says he loves his teacher because the Bible commands loving our enemies, as recounted by a visitor. The exchange reflects religious instruction and childlike interpretation.
A Baltimore American quote notes the joke about phonetic spelling. The dialogue contrasts old school flogging for misspelled words with evolving spelling notions. It reflects playful skepticism toward new spelling standards.
Conked mewn. Wash the beans in several waters drain and put them into a gallon bean pot. Add saleratus and salt pork. Fill with cold water and bake overnight. Bake at least six hours adding water as needed.
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