The Kitchen Cabinet 1926 quote on pride and humility
A brief note from The Kitchen Cabinet column presents a Phillips Brooks quotation about how men reveal character through pride versus humility, reflecting early 20th century moral sentiment.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
7
Maple wax treats and hearty kitchen tips from a family cookbook
The article blends playful recipes with nutrition guidance for children and families. It features maple ice on snow, a spiced porterhouse method, Thousand Island dressing, and Cherry Pudding. It also stresses the importance of a nourishing school lunch, proper breakfasts, and healthy habits for growing children.
Brakes Should Be Tested and Maintained Regularly
The guide urges daily brake testing before driving, with tests on dry spots and a return to the garage if brakes fail. It covers monthly rear wheel brake lining washing, avoiding oiling linings, addressing squealing by roughening linings, and relining worn brakes. It also stresses regular inspections and proper adjustment to prevent skids.
Automobile stile saves farm gates
A country road cut through a farmer’s field required opening two gates for every vehicle. A drawing shows a time saving stile using two runs of 8 by 8 inch boards as tracks and 2 by 6 inch pieces to keep wheels on. The secure design mounts on posts and to prevent cattle crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Jordan
Vredenburgh
Ala
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Overcome Gas Pressure Troubles in the Tank
Motor car exhaust gas pressure feeds the carburetor. After refilling the supply tank with gasoline the exhaust raises tank pressure so the hand pump is rarely needed. If the hand pump fails, temporarily plugging the exhaust outlet and cranking the engine creates excess exhaust pressure to push fuel to the tank.
Eye to Business Violetta to Wed Film Star
A humorous note from Lustige Blatter reports Violetta the film star will marry. The bridegroom confirms the plan for Monday at nine to visit the registrar then proceed to the church with the film rights remaining with the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violetta
Lustige Blaetter
Funeral Mixup Sparks Quiet Laughs at Service
A man slips into a funeral late and nervously asks a neighbor if the ceremony is for George Q. Billings. When the minister speaks, he reveals the speaker is describing someone else, the crowd realizing the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Q. Billings
Billings
Handicapped May Madge Loses Town Support
Rumors swirl as Maud Madge returns from the beach and faces backlash over attire. Residents debate propriety while she struggles to regain favor in town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Madge
Maud
They Do Me Wrong Who Say I Come No More Doorkeeper Ode
A brief meditation on persistence and daily presence at the door as a call to wake and strive. The poem emphasizes endurance and the insistence of time or opportunity arriving repeatedly to challenge and empower.
Whichever Way the Wind Doth Blow
A Victorian verse fragment notes that any direction the wind blows brings a heart’s happiness, as the speaker asserts contentment in east or west, shaping a simple philosophy of adaptability.
Fishermen's Banter At Dockside Win
A light exchange between O’Gay and Van Sport quotes fishing luck with a small winner noted and casual banter about luck and success aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’gay
van Sport
Accord Delivers Romantic Standstill in Matrimonial Pact
In a quiet exchange, one party states desire for shared wealth upon marriage while the other rejects the proposal, citing the need for independence. The dialogue centers on Horace and his partner as they navigate commitment and mutual expectations.
Pushed Into Police Station Shocks Magistrate Court
A man claims he was pushed by an unidentified person into a police station and seeks answer as the matter lands before the Highgate magistrate. Details remain unclear as investigators review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highgate
He Must Fortune Teller At Penn State Froth
A quirky dialogue item from a Penn State feature highlights a jokey exchange about fortune telling and a trombone as a punchline. The piece captures campus humor and student voices in a light note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Can Employ Alcohol as Fuel for an Automobile
The U S Bureau of Standards says alcohol can power the same engine as gasoline with only a larger carburetor needle valve opening for a richer alcohol air mix. Alcohol does not require much higher compression, and if fuels with equal anti knock value become common, compression ratios could rise for higher efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
City Traffic Problems Older Than Automobile
London faced traffic chaos long before cars appeared. Historical sources note seventeenth century concerns with road congestion, described humorously as “Coach and Sedan, Pleasantly Disputing for Peace and Precedence” and a city of “fogge and rotten mistes” overwhelmed by traffic like pies in a cook’s oven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Londom
How To Silence Rattles By Wedge Sticks Under Pan
A simple old car repair trick suggests driving a stout wooden stick between the mud pan and the crank case on both sides of the engine. Wedge the sticks tightly to reduce rattling and improve ride feel when the cobbles begin.
Terrible Smash-Up Recalled By Mabel And Maud
Mabel says Jack is deeply involved with his machine after a crash. Maud notes the collision was disastrous, imagining the severity of the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Jack
Maud
Two Actresses Debate Roles in New Play
In a casual exchange, two young actresses discuss their spots in theater. One notes receiving three pages of dialogue, while the other says she has less, yet the manager says she is too beautiful for words.
Conservation He Dear Dinner Plans Trigger Witty Quip
An exchange features a Cornell Widow line about not being home for dinner and a playful promise to call at six. The brief mischief hints at a domestic moment with a nickel back joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Harold-Did Reggie Beat the Train to the Crossing
Gerald confirms Reggie attempted to beat a train at a crossing but was struck before reaching safety. The incident details a fatal or serious injury linked to the crossing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Reggie
Gerald
Golden wedding of Sir Edmund Gosse stirs England
The celebration of the golden wedding of Sir Edmund Gosse, the British literary figure, causes notable chatter across England. It recalls his father, the late zoologist Philip Gosse, who in 1849 noted in his diary the birth of a son and a green swallow from Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Edmund Gosse
England
Sir Edmund
Philip Gosse
Gosse
Green Swallow
Jamaica
Peak Honors Statesman Henry Wallace with Mount Wallace
The United States Geographic Board names a 10,600 foot Abasaroka range peak in Montana Mount Wallace to honor Henry C. Wallace who served as secretary of agriculture from March 1921 until his death in October 1924. The peak lies in the Absaroka National forest region of Pike county and is regarded as a gem of the range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ©. Wallace
Absaroka National Forest
Montana
Mount
Wallace
United States Geographic Board
Pike County
Absaroka Range
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Weekly Regulation
To Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Ill a physician of 47 years he offered a laxative that claims to regulate bowels for weeks. A single dose allegedly establishes natural movements for chronic constipation and may prevent daily purges. It is described as harmless and pleasant for children and adults. A 60 cent bottle is advertised at stores selling medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Transcontinental telephone carries sermon from Boston to Spokane
Rev R D Bisbee former pastor of St Pauls M E Spokane delivered a long distance sermon from Boston to his former parishioners in Spokane. The broadcast filled the church with his voice as he spoke to the 4700 mile distant audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Bisbee
St. Paul's M. EB
Spokane
Wash
Boston
The More He Explains The Less The World Uses Him
A terse proverb notes that excess explanation diminishes a person’s practical value in society, suggesting clarity and restraint preserve usefulness. It implies that overthinking or verbose justification can erode one’s utility and impact.
Savings Recap From a Thrifty Household
A couple reports savings across small purchases and habits. They saved 4.85 dollars from canned milk, 6.30 dollars by switching cigarette brands, 87 dollars by cutting delicatessen overhead, 17 dollars by burning less fuel, 6.75 dollars on a cheaper hat, and 14.80 dollars by skipping a theater outing, then bought a new car. Life.
There Is No Such Thing As Homely Without a Looking Glass
The quotation from South recalls how even plain objects invite reflection and self view, suggesting vanity and perception shape beauty beyond mere appearance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Newspaper Union
Phillips Brooks
University of Wisconsin
Horace
Fletcher
Peak
Statesman
Dr Caldwell
O Bayer
Lumbago
Bayer
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