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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
6
A collection of domestic hints covers using sugar to baste roast beef and achieve color, kerosene for cleaning floors, fur niture polish with phorated oil, garlic in vinegar for flavor, and cautions about cereals for children. It notes cereals require thorough cooking and dry storage, with hints to improve taste using dried fruits.
The article advises rinsing egg covered dishes in cold water before washing to prevent sticking. Wash as usual afterward for quicker cleaning. It also notes that egg stains on silver can be removed with a dry cloth and common table salt.
A Chicago News tip describes a yeast bread method using ten large potatoes boiled mashed with salt sugar and hot water to make a stiff batter. When lukewarm add dry yeast soaked in water and ferment briefly before sealing in glass jars for use. Bread rises quickly and yeast lasts six weeks in winter or two weeks in hot weather.
A New York inventor unveils a distinct novelty a heelless overshoe with an opening at the heel allowing the heel of the inner shoe to project. An elastic binder around the opening grips the inner shoe to prevent moisture entry while easing wear over high heels.
Melt butter then sugar and milk in a saucepan. Boil without stirring for thirteen minutes until the mixture smooths and spreads easily. Remove from heat and add vanilla to form a soft creamy frosting for the cake.
For a severe sprain to the ankle immerse it in water as hot as bearable and keep it there for twenty or twenty five minutes, adding hot water as needed. After removing from the water bandage tightly in cloth wrung out in hot rum. Repeat every two hours the first day then twice daily until well.
If dust has alfted through the backing and marks the white rim a stale piece of white bread rubbed on the dirty area removes the mark and leaves the frame looking fresh as new.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, touting ingredient transparency and non alcohol content. It warns against expecting miracles yet promises improvement in female health with regular use and offers free consultation by letter from Buffalo New York.
The text offers simple remedies using horseradish for neuralgia headaches and burns, charcoal and linseed oil for scalds, alum water for cuts, and powdered rosin for wounds. It also describes warming horseradish leaves for cramps and lumbago, plus a beef suet and steak frying recipe with onions, bay leaf, and thickened gravy.
The Aberdeen post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending November 3 1908. Names include Aragon Martin Brown Miss Bessie Bohl Emil Black Alfred L Bell Willie Dixon Henry Davis Mrs Lilvia Damey C C Degerman Henry Demer Nick Eriksson J Elwood Alfred C Egan Miss Nellie Fauer Henry Fiscus Harry A Fiian Filip Fisher Mrs Ida Ferris Scovil M Galatz Louis Henderson Faith Hansen C Hammers G H Johnston John Knudsen Clara Loven Chas Lambert Jim Larsson Miss Ida McGerry William B McGlothlen Mary Maloney Mike Myares Ivan Plates Miller Earve May D W Nemamaker S C O Brien Lorene Parker Adel Rawls Mrs Sears Stanton N E Sorensen John Sisinger Arthur Smith May Tyson E R Wilkinson A G Youngsen Nels Ships Chas Nuraday S B Willapa A Paulson S S Tallac. Please say advertised when calling.
Practical kitchen guidance on serving Charlotte russe with jelly garnish and variations for chocolate cookies. Directions describe simmering green peas with minimal water and a baking soda addition per quart for older peas to maintain perfection.
A brief cartoon caption depicts Dyer-Well praising Failing as he stands, while Ryer notes Failing was forced to sell his car. The exchange appears in a gossip or comic strip, reflecting light public sentiment on everyday misfortune and resilience.
A brief item notes noiseless guns with no smoke from Lippincott's Magazine. The text suggests advances that make injuries harder to detect and imply a pressing social or technological impact, framed as a curious modern improvement.
An old home remedy describes melting half a pound of mutton tallow and adding one and a half teaspoonfuls of carbolic acid. The liquid is poured into old cold cream jars and allowed to cool. The preparation is applied to cuts and bruises to ease pain and promote healing.
A Kansas City Times cartoonish exchange has a prima donna denying plans for marriage. The reporter notes that divas often marry without pause to consider such decisions.
An advertisement claims sick headache stems from a disordered stomach and can be cured with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A free sample is offered at Evans Drug Store for trial.
The pamphlet recommends Chamberlain’s Salve on a soft cloth to relieve burn or scald pain almost instantly. It claims healing without a scar for non severe injuries and notes availability at Evans Drug Company.
Aberdeen Herald notes affordable printing services offering quality work for budgets.
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