17 Aug 1928
Page 8
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Newspaper
Adair County Democrat
Location
Stilwell, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
8
This United States Department of Agriculture guide explains home canning as a vital food preservation method. It covers the steam canner use for nonacid vegetables and the hot pack method to shorten processing times while producing a better product.
Clothing experts describe a button-in-front romper for a nearly three year old, with straight short legs and raglan sleeves. Emphasizes cloth bands for comfort and smart appearance, with leg hems either hemmed or bound, full chest shaping, and a bunny applique as a child friendly decoration. Commercial patterns exist for either fold-to-crotch or interleg shaped cuts, adaptable to features of this garment.
Instructions describe how to sack live poultry for roadside sale. Paper sacks hold a tied bird with feet bound and head protruding to allow easy carrying and avoid soiling clothes or car interiors. Method also suits weighing poultry for city markets.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises keeping dirt out to reduce housekeeping work. Blown dust enters homes especially in summer when openings are open. Citizens should oil or sprinkle roads around the home, or do so individually, to cut indoor dust. If outside dust cannot be stopped, efforts should focus on doors and windows to reduce entry.
A one dish luncheon or supper from the bureau of home economics outlines a dish of cooked rice with eggs baked in a tomato sauce. Rice is boiled, drained, then steamed. a tomato based sauce is thickened with flour and butter. Eggs are embedded in the rice, sauce poured over, and optional cheese or crumbs added before baking until eggs set.
Broiled peaches may be served as a relish with the main course or as a dessert. Fresh or canned peaches are good with meat and offer a variation to the meal pattern. Drain fruit and arrange 8 to 10 halves in a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt and sugar, dot with butter, pour juice in pan, and broil slowly until lightly browned. Serve hot.
Slow cooking is necessary for good results in pan broiling ham says the bureau of home economics. Select a half inch slice, rinse, cover with cold water, boil, then cook in a hot skillet on low heat for 25 to 80 minutes turning once or twice. Remove cover near the end if needed and serve with parsley. A small amount of hot water makes a thin brown gravy. or cream gravy with flour and milk.
Readable tips suggest quick cooking for preserves and dusting methods for hats and silks. Advice covers strawberry preserves, cleaning dusty felt hats with a dry sponge, washing colored clothes before they fade, and using an electric fan to vent kitchen odors.
Emmy Lou pleads for a party on Uncle Win's yacht Sea Gull but Granny Knapp volunteers as chaperon. A storm Keeps the group from shore while Granny comforts Emmy Lou and later secretly cooks a homey dinner for Uncle Win. He suggests a Florida cruise starts now, a quiet union amid adventure.
London dispatch notes John Gibbon elected junior bailie of Elgin Scotland. He says he cannot promise to temper justice with mercy but would act on offenses of violence severely while for technical offenses by a poor submerged soul he might pay the fine from his own pocket. His stance mirrors burgh magistrates who handle petty offenses and oversee justice administration.
A five year old girl visits a jeweler for a watch repair. The assistant promises it will be ready on Tuesday. At the door the girl declares if not mended she will sue for breach of promise, a sharp legal quip from the New York Herald-Tribune.
The text argues for maintaining mental moral and spiritual balance while external influences push us. It compares this to an old-time sailor who rigs sails to keep a vessel on an even keel, seeking progress on course even in a gale.
The Bay of Sundy experiences furious tides caused by natural obstructions that hinder sea entry. Bores pour in and out as water is forced through a narrow channel. The bay measures about 85 miles wide and 180 miles long, with tides reaching up to 60 feet at times.
The article traces how the founding fathers relying on the electoral college anticipated nonpartisan selection of presidents. It notes the lack of nominating methods before 1789, the varied early practices across states, and Washington’s unanimous 69 votes. It covers Adams and Jefferson’s campaigns, partisan attacks, and the 1796 election dynamics, concluding with Adams’ narrow victory and the inaugural proceedings.
A humorous fragment from the Vancouver Province features Mr Mittelbaum questioning why a four bathroom apartment is needed. Mrs Mittelbaum counters with quirky uses for each bathroom, including coal storage, dog care, fish keeping, and a bath.
A fragmented exchange shows a customer remarking that yesterday’s box was gold and the ice melted across the floor. The clerk responds with a suggestion to place a container or barrier, reflecting a brief, unclear event in a retail setting.
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