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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
3
A domestic scene recounts Mrs Brown finding a solution to remove a large stove she disliked. The piece emphasizes practical skill over sentiment as a guiding factor in household decision making.
Mrs John Brown recalls how her husband chose the kitchen stove as the one thing she could not pick when building their home. They bought the biggest, priciest range, the stove caused friction over space, and the couple moved, argued, and finally tried to sell it. After the stove’s failed sale, it was hauled up and down stairs by a pulley, nearly driving Mrs Brown to leave home. She returned, heartbroken to do without the oven famed for baking pies.
Royal stamp collectors rank among world’s best. King Alfonso of Spain and Don Manuel, once ruler of Portugal, pursued missing Portland stamps and secured them all. Enrico Caruso also amasses a notable collection as gifts from admirers arrive. Rice Omelet and Muskmelon Dessert recipes follow with simple steps and sugar dusting.
Poem urging a young woman toward strength and service in life. It prays for tears and trials to deepen character, for steadfast faith, and for a sacred, active ministry in everyday duties. The verses emphasize resilience, charitable care, and ascending to noble womanhood through effort and trust.
A simple test helps tell genuine butter from imitation. Melted pure butter should be clear and bubble without sputtering, while oleomargarine sputters and crackles. Hold a small spoonful over a flame to observe the difference.
Laura Jean Libbey urges couples to avoid pointing out faults after marriage and to practice tact. The piece argues that silent, gradual correction prevents resentment, while public fault finding breeds arguments and poor happiness. The advice emphasizes restraint, patience, and maintaining peace in the home.
The passage suggests extending dishes by layering thin bread butter or stale sponge with ripe berries and sugar, then pouring a cooled custard made from two eggs milk and sugar over the layers and serving with whipped cream. It also mentions a savory dish with bread crumbs onion cream butter and seasoning simmered in bullion water and served with crackers.
A playful exchange features a reporter asking about taming rampaging elephants and a manager answering with an ex baggage master as the caretaker. The dialogue highlights a pun filled scene and a puzzled pencil pusher reacting to the odd job description.
Omar I says he made a cool hundred at the race track last week while Henry notes the money burned a hole in his pocket. A Business Point of View exchange features a playwright and a manager debating Hamlet like find success in these times. Rabb Pie recipe included with lemon ring and raisin filling instructions.
A brisk trade in imitation diplomas is rumored with $3 items. The piece notes genuine education outnumbers bogus credentials and recalls a hotel scene where stationery and souvenirs were hard to find. A humorous misunderstanding about a daughter and her husband ends with a pun about living arrangements.
The Milwaukee Free Press notes many common terms trace their roots to seafaring life. Phrases like first rate false colors skyscraper and close quarters started aboard wooden ships and kept their nautical meaning into today’s language.
In a short exchange the office asks for details of a case involving a man. A tramp named Henry visits a house with torn shoes. The speaker recalls giving his only extra shoes and a box of foot powder, and the man expresses gratitude, saying he would never forget the kindness.
Students at a normal school in Las Vegas build a two story 40 by 80 foot blue building to house manual training. Plans drawn by the students. the structure includes electrical components and facilities. The project saved the city at least 5090 dollars, demonstrating practicality of manual training in public schools.
Heavy embroidery elevates gowns while shirted skirts appear in many varieties. New street and afternoon frocks feature soft wide sashes and an unusual satin apron under a taffeta gown. Orange and black stitching adorns white glace kid gloves, gray gloves dominate, and gray suede or washable options appear. Sloan’s Liniment advertised as rapid pain relief for muscles and injuries, claimed safer and cleaner than plasters. A bottle, 250, was urged for medical use.
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