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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
Prepared by the Department of Agriculture. Instructions describe making jellied veal salad using knuckle veal stock, gelatin, and seasonings. The recipe yields a firm mold served with lettuce and salad dressing, with parsley celery pimento and lemon juice as flavoring and a dash of tabasco.
Extension expert explains a sanitary runway built in front of the brooder house. A half inch wire floor at about 15 inches above ground lets droppings fall away and reduces disease risk. Runway can span ten feet wide along the house with hinged top sections for feeding and chick care.
An inexpensive plain rose cotton wash dress shown in a bureau of home economics plan for women. It features a two-section front at the low waist, a one-piece back, long set-in sleeves with turn-back cuffs, pin tucked trim, flat stitched plaits, a belt with pearl buckle, bias neck finish, and a concealed snap opening.
A simple home polish recipe uses one half pound paraffin and one gallon gasoline. Melt the paraffin and stir into the gasoline to form a paste, then apply to floors and coarse furniture. Do this outside the house.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture advises keeping milk at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the milk compartment to slow bacterial growth. For short storage under 24 hours 50 F may suffice, but longer storage requires 40 F. Use tightly closed containers and keep milk in the coldest fridge shelf.
A home economics recipe shows corn soup made from canned corn with buttered popcorn crouton substitute. The method uses water milk and onion, with flour to thicken, then the corn pulp is added and heated.
The text explains nest placement and size to protect eggs during heavy laying. It recommends 12 by 14 inches for large breeds and 10 by 12 inches for small breeds, darkened nests, easy egg removal, and nests that avoid crowding and breakage.
The article notes many workers ignore the wild turkey diet, which consisted mainly of insects beechnuts acorns and berries with little corn. It warns that feeding turkeys too much corn meal causes crop packing indigestion and liver trouble in small birds.
Notes emphasize ground cleanliness for more mature pullets, essential sanitation and breeding to reduce disease, and profitable flocks averaging over 120 eggs per hen. Topics cover turkey versus chicken egg moisture, gluten feed as protein, hatch and market dynamics, egg size trends, disease-free sourcing, wheat in feed, and mash components.
The piece recalls Phil May the caricaturist and a remark about Lord Iveagh of the Guinness dynasty. A $55,000,000 legacy from Iveagh to the government is noted amid a tale of portraits by Shannon for the Royal Academy.
Dr. R. Pierce, pictured here, achieved notable political and professional success. His herbal remedies, including Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, are touted as effective stomach buffs and skin beautifiers. The ad notes availability in liquid or tablet form and offers a 10 cent trial package from the Buffalo clinic.
The 1927 paint and varnish industry in the United States cost the economy 8.519 billion dollars per a Commerce Department census. Over 1,000 plants produced paints and varnishes, employing 28,061 wage earners. New York led with 162 plants, Illinois second with 109.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Schroeder, well known film folks, explain to their infant hopeful the wonders of talking pictures. Eddie says they will hear Rin Tin Tin bark on screen while the child wants to hear Felix the cat purr.
In a humorous exchange Mr. Meek ton says his wife did not lock him out but locked him in. The remark highlights a domestic quip about household power dynamics and a playful misunderstanding.
A judge quips that a man could avoid trouble by marrying his second wife first, reflecting a humorous court exchange on marriage.
Shorty finally broke into the movies. He baked custard pies for the comedians in the new venture. The brief note highlights his transition to film work and his quirky culinary role with performers.
In a Berlin Dorfbarbler exchange a landlord asks the guest how old the wine is. The guest quips the combined ages of the wine and the chicken reach at least fifty, reflecting a playful riddle rather than a factual assessment.
A humorous exchange notes spending ten dollars on a canary and twenty five dollars on a lark, signaling a playful compare and contrast of pet purchases. The dialogue highlights varying values placed on small birds and playful banter about hobbies.
At a city gathering, Blinks captivates attendees with sharp humor and quick quips while Jinks notes the crowd’s enthusiasm. The exchange highlights local entertainment tonight and suggests a lively program ahead.
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