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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
8
A nostalgic poem contrasts carefree girlhood with grown life brushing away flies and recalling chores. It blends domestic reminiscence with practical dining tips on napkin folds, centerpieces, and serving order. Also includes a vintage Saturday Pudding recipe with pearl tapioca and meringue.
A fragmented rustic piece mixes a child’s playful line about purpose with antiquated etiquette reflections from Shakespearean times. It weaves in a memory of a wicker Voyder basket, a recipe for Mexican Stew, and farmer’s progress from No. 169 wheat to modern science.
A report claims Standard Oil chemists discovered a method to make butter from crude petroleum. If true, a large butter making plant may arise near the Standard Oil works in Constable Hook Bayonne. Also notes a DIY tip to convert a broom handle into a dustpan handle to reduce stooping.
Three travelers Buddhist and Christian were joined by a third. As the storm grew fierce the pair prayed for divine aid while the stranger refused. He claimed no church yet spoke of a Power that would safely lead them through the voyage.
The guide explains camnelon as a baked meat roll, notes the bolar piece as the fleshy shoulder part, and compares uses for under round. It recommends dry heat for rich cuts, simmering for cheaper ones, warns hard boiling, and labels paprika as a Hungarian sweet red pepper milder than black pepper.
The article explains a meat substitute idea for macaroni spaghetti and vermicelli using wheat food prepared in different forms. It suggests tomato soup or thick cream gravy if cheese disagrees with you and notes pouring over macaroni cooked in boiling salted water. It also advises immersing macaroni in cold water immediately after cooking to blanch it.
A quick hot dish idea: warm one tin of French sardines in butter, serve on hot toast, and garnish with lemon. Simple, plain instruction aimed at an everyday meal.
Clark Griffith dubbed nerviest manager in baseball after moving Dick Egan to second base and benching Miller Huggins. The Reds benefited as Downey and Egan each had two hits, signaling Griffiths gamble paid off. He predicts the Reds will contend for a top spot and challenge New York this season. The article also explains the demanding, unseen role of utility players like Merkle and Fletcher who must stay ready, conditioned, and alert for instant calls.
Rumors from Youngstown say Jimmy McAleer will be Washington manager by spring opening. He is a Youngstown man. Joe Cantillon may lose his Nationals post. McAleer reportedly may be dropped by Hedges in St Louis. Unconfirmed, but associates in Youngstown are said to have bought large Washington stock to push him into control.
The New York National League club is trying to secure Nap Rucker, star pitcher of Brooklyn, and has offered a large sum for his release. It is said Manager McGraw will offer $7,000 salary plus a $1,000 bonus if he wins 20 games this year.
Two top hitters, Wagner and Collins, exemplify opposite styles in the major leagues. Wagner, a muscular power hitter from Pittsburg, drives balls for extra bases with fierce confidence. Collins, smaller and frail seeming, contrasts with precise rifle-like hits and strong contact, excelling in hits to all fields and smart bunting while maintaining high average. Both leaders electrify the national game with their distinct approaches.
Veteran players Chaves Irwin and George Van Nfah ren, longtime stars in the National League, serve as real working umpires in the Pacific Coast League. Irwin was recently appointed and his work has drawn general satisfaction. Van Haltven is noted to be handling duties as well, per Pacific Coast papers.
Eliza Ware fought all night with her sister Marian Sutton Story in a Cleveland Republic Building. Miss Story, alone with Warren, wrestled to restrain a crazed Marian who claimed spirits ordered her to kill. Warren kept control until near morning when Story broke free and fled.
Miss Warren resisted an attacker, grabbed a penknife, and locked doors failed to stop the assault. In a struggle she was overpowered and stabbed, then saved when help arrived as the glass door shattered. Mrs Story, later jailed, faced mental strain linked to a son’s death and alleged spiritualist communications.
Miss Frances Thy man of Urbana narrowly escaped serious harm when a ten foot square frame weighing over 100 pounds toppled onto her head while she dusted a cage in a photograph gallery. Her hairstyle prevented severe injury as the glass doors were broken by the impact.
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