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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
5
The USDA advises casement curtains should not hinder opening and offers fabric options such as poplin pongee rayon silk and casement cloth. For casements that open outward draw curtains back to the edge. for inward opening use upper casing glass curtains inside the room. Draw curtains on clusters of plaits on rings with double cords.
University of Illinois expert John Vandervort says a clean house is essential before pullets are housed for winter. Remove nests, roosts, water dishes, and clean thoroughly with hot lye water, then dry before disinfecting. Replace fixtures and litter, and refresh nests monthly.
Rapid work is key to a successful jelly roll. Bake a thin sponge cake, handle while warm, turn onto sugared waxed paper, trim edges, spread jelly, and roll tightly. Roll with paper around to keep shape. The U S Department of Agriculture offers a sponge cake recipe.
A simple health guideline recommends consuming at least one fruit daily in any form whether fresh canned or dried to support balanced nutrition and ongoing wellness.
The article explains two methods to make apple butter with or without cider and provides proportions for apples and cider, sugar levels, and spices. It covers cooking care to prevent scorching, equipment suggestions, finishing with vanilla for flavor, and the process for hot packing into sterilized glass or stoneware jars with proper sealing and canning times.
A historical recipe explains oil and vinegar French dressing with salt cayenne paprika vinegar and oil in exact proportions. It notes to add vinegar sparingly and beat until blended and suggests storing in a cruet with a tight stopper and shaking before use.
The article advises selecting well grown pullets for winter quarters and keeping about two thirds pullets to one third old hens. Emphasis is on housing and management over medical treatments, with 3 to 4 square feet of floor space per bird to maintain flock health and productivity.
Autumn roup is common in damp poorly ventilated houses and in weak low vitality birds. Remove weakly birds and provide dry drafts free ventilation. Add potassium permanganate to drinking water so it remains on a dime surface per gallon to act as antiseptic and help keep birds in good condition. Do not rely on curing infected birds as reinfection spreads the disease.
Don’t wash eggs for sale, warns the National Poultry Butter and Egg Bulletin. Washing with water or vinegar hides defects, allowing poor quality eggs to enter storage and fail in storage and later sales.
Instructions advise teaching young chickens to roost at eight to ten weeks. Ground perches help keep them clean and prevent crowding on cold nights. Add one or two old hens to guide the chicks to roosting behavior.
A practical exterior whitewash method is given. Dissolve salt and alum in hot water, add molasses, then prepare a lime mix with hot water, combine the solutions, and stir vigorously to form the final whitewash. The recipe specifies quantities for salt, alum, molasses, lime, and water.
A large Maya pyramid site near Comitan Chiapas Mexico is reported by Mexico's secretary of education as found by a federal rural schools inspector. Descriptions and photos have been sent to the archaeology department. A carved stela with Maya glyphs was also found near Tapachula. An emerald said to be in Guatemala's president possession was found in a cave near the pyramid.
Doctor Barlow warns that more common sense could cut doctors bills. A patient recalls a young man whose eyes worsened from reading a large fine print book on eye care, illustrating overdone caution.
Pathfinder Magazine clarifies a wartime misconception that the government fixed a $2.26 per bushel maximum. The stated figure was a guaranteed minimum for a defined grade at a specific place, while actual prices varied with grade and location.
A fourteen year old Illinois boy wrote to Ambassador Herrick in Paris asking for his autograph and that of any French officials. The ambassador sent five autographs including Foch and Poincaré. The boy replied with thanks and a dime to buy a good cigar for the ambassador.
In a romance snippet, Victor expresses devotion with the line I would go through anything with you dear. Vera responds by proposing to start with his bank account, hinting at shared financial planning and trust as their relationship begins.
A brief dialogue shows a playful marital exchange where the husband calls himself no spring chicken and the wife counters with a humorous remark about being a little goose. The lighthearted jab reflects affectionate banter in domestic life.
A brief reflection echoes the idea that truth is found through poetry while poetry leads to truth. The quote by Joubert frames poetry as a pathway to deeper understanding and insight.
Tourists entering Washington will be greeted by a huge statue of George Washington mounted on a 40 foot high pedestal. The emblem is an official Washington state symbol. the sculpture is being prepared by Seattle sculptor Alonzo Victor Lewis.
A reflective note on truth and distance stating that admiration grows when a man is well off, with Mary affirming the sentiment. The passage suggests ease of liking someone due to financial status and distant perception.
Dialogue shows Harry noting a woman’s affection as she asks for money, while Larry recalls the recurring kiss as part of the pattern. The exchange frames money requests within intimate behavior.
A global audience observes the backlash after a prominent leader fails to honor a pledge. Reactions span diplomacy, media commentary, and public opinion, highlighting demands for accountability and trust in leadership.
A plague of horseflies in Brigend England drives women to abandon short dresses. They adopt longer sleeves high necks and woolen stockings as the insects attack bare necks and silk hose according to Exchange.
A humorous exchange portrays a shopper asking if the purchased mushrooms are edible. The cook replies that the mushrooms are not for flavor but for eating, framing the item as safe to consume in a light, playful tone.
A brief note records a writer planning a book project. The speaker outlines a target length of roughly fifty thousand words and discusses the concept of composing a substantial manuscript. The source emphasizes the ambition and scope of the forthcoming work.
In Hardware Age a line sketches a young heiress nicknamed the bobbed heiress as her rich uncle disinherits her leaving her with little. The tone hints at social mobility and wealth tied to family favor.
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