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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
2
The article asserts eggs supply lecithin vital to nerve function. brain workers need its tonic effect. It notes modern stress strains appetite for careful nutrition and claims fifteen grains daily as a common dose from nerve specialists.
The piece reflects on quiet, steady goodness in ordinary people. It emphasizes that humble acts and faithful conduct provide calm, courage, and unseen strength to others, proving even small lives can help and comfort someone, simply by existence.
A West Virginia experiment fed one pen corn based rations and another meat and bone rich diet. Meat fed fowls laid 7 555 eggs versus 38 431 for grain fed. Eggs from meat fed birds were larger firmer and chicks stronger. Both groups remained healthy and vigorous.
The method recommends washing flannels in a warm soapy bath. Shred white soap, boil in a quart of water, prepare warm water for rinsing, wash without rubbing soap on the fabric, rinse in warm water, wring, sun dry, then iron while still slightly damp.
A hearty supper idea layers potatoes onions and pork chops. Slice potatoes and alternate layers with onions and pork cut up, top with potatoes, season, and add hot water. Bake in a moderate oven two to three hours. Cover with a plate in the last half hour. Serves three or four.
A light batter blends one cup cornmeal one cup cornstarch two teaspoons cream of tartar one teaspoon soda and half teaspoon salt with two eggs one cup cooled rice half cup molasses one tablespoon melted butter and one cup milk. Bake in a quick oven and serve immediately with sauce or whipped cream.
A reader notes trivia about Bible verses including the middle verse as Psalm 118:8, Ezra 7:21 containing all letters except I, Esther 8:9 as the longest verse, and John 11:9 as the shortest. The item presents a curious list of verse facts and counts.
A historical note explains crafting a wooden harmonicon from firewood, using hard straight grain wood like oak or mahogany. Palettes of varying lengths rest on strings, struck with whalebone or cane hammers to produce quick tunes, since the instrument has no sustaining notes.
The piece argues memory is trained like a habit. It contrasts old schooling that drilled memorization with modern teaching. It suggests maintaining notes while actively memorizing poetry trains the mind and could preserve memory as a useful faculty.
A collection of riddle prompts and punchlines including Nothing as the answer to a life question, a glazier for the daily task, Browning for a pie, balkin mountains for a Russian invasion obstacle, and a whale tutor for Jonah. Other bits include avarice like bad memory, solo as vulgar, a crane lifting weight, and other short quips.
In London a long standing custom seen at the Tower of London involves the beefeater and chief porter securing the keys from the governor’s house and leading a guard to lock up. The ritual includes sentry challenges, the reply Keys, and a blessing for King George before returning the keys to the governor’s residence.
A Farmers' Mail and Breeze note urges children to build simple bird houses to attract birds. Rough, weathered boxes work best for early tenants and provide enjoyment watching habits. Birds help control insects by feeding on pests.
A collection of quick wordplays and paradoxes asks witty questions and gives clever answers. Highlights include sunbeam timber for castles in the air and a doorbell that never asks questions yet demands many an swers.
Enormous orange imports boost household menus with bright acids useful for meat meals and marmalades. The piece covers English orange marmalade methods, small orange comfits dried in a hot oven, lemon peel preserves in sugar syrup, and lemon juice preservation using paraffin seals for long storage.
Using large malted milk jars saves money and offers versatile storage. The article notes they are ideal for keeping cereals, cornmeal, and other dry groceries once emptied, making a practical home storage tip.
A brief recipe describes layering lettuce, cold thinly sliced potatoes and finely chopped onions with beets carrots turnips or other vegetables and hard boiled eggs with salad dressing. The note ends with a quip about not liking lettuce yet enjoying salads.
A historical recipe describes stewing or steaming pumpkin with water until soft, mashing fine then reducing water. It adds beaten eggs, sugar, pumpkin, rich milk, salt, and spices, then bakes in a crust. Cinnamon or nutmeg season the mix, with steam noted as an alternative method.
A famous housewife discloses the secret behind her crisp pickles. The key to their flavor is the addition of freshly grated horseradish mixed into the pickle jar.
When soaking salty ham, add a tablespoon of molasses to the water to improve the taste and help the ham fry to a nice brown. This tip emphasizes adding sweetness during soaking to enhance browning and savor.
A hunter at the base of a tree watches a gray squirrel probe a black snake’s twitching tail. The snake lunges, seizing the curious rodent in its fangs, ending the chase as the squirrel is killed.
The text argues that young hogs need space not crowded quarters and a proper diet to stay healthy. Healthy animals possess disease resistance, aiding in prevention as they grow.
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