Peanut history and recipes spread through the ages
A survey traces peanuts from South America to Asia and Africa, noting their bean status, festooned by colonial exchange. It highlights George Washington Carver's work, peanut oil uses, and recipes including Peanut Soup, Eleanor’s Crown Cake with Peanut Butter, Carrot Loaf, and Peanut Brittle Cream, plus tips for growing plants and feeding birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Asia
Africa
George Washington Carver
St. Louis
Eleanor
Milestones and Vermont politics in two new books
A review discusses Jethro Lieberman’s Milestones 200 Years of American Law and Frank Smallwood’s Free and Independent? Vermont Senate. Lieberman surveys 18 high points, with familiar cases and Watergate-era interest, while Smallwood offers a personal, entertaining Senate account from Windsor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jethro K. Lieberman
West Publishing Co
West
American Bar Association
U.S
Richard Nixon
Frank Smallwood
Vermont
Senate
Smallwood
Windsor County
Bennington Briefs Saturday Community Breakfast and Dinner
Bennington briefs list a pancake breakfast at First Methodist Church on Main Street from 3 to 10 am Saturday November 13 with pancakes bacon coffee and orange juice for 2 dollars hosted by Mt Anthony Senior Class. Also adv notes Wickstock Farm offering 50 lb packs of winter potatoes and squash at 3.75 open 10 to 4 Saturday only on West Route 9. Moose Lodge 1233 Saturday November 13 hosts baked spare ribs supper 3 per person serving 7 to 8 30 dancing 9 to 12 with BRB boys music for members and qualified guests.
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First Methodist Church
Main Street
Mt. Anthony
Wickstock Farm
Bennington
Moose Lodge
Albert Hobbs
BRB _ boys
School Lunch Menu For Week At North Bennington
The weekly menu lists daily meals for Monday through Friday with varied offerings. Items include baked luncheon meat with mashed potatoes and fruit, spaghetti with meat sauce, tomato soup with chicken salad sandwiches, beef stew, and fish on a bun, plus sides like corn, bread, vegetables, and milk. Several days feature desserts such as pineapple upside down cake, ginger bread, and ice cream.
Corrections to Langlois funeral and library notices
The Banner corrects funeral details for Treffle E. Langlois noting death at his residence and funeral held Nov 10 with wake Nov 9. Memorial services included Moose and Hayles. The column lists menus for Wed Thu Fri with milk, and cites new magazines including New Englander by Yankee Inc and Country Gentleman. Children’s Book Week fines waived through Nov 13 and library hours given.
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Treffle E. Langlois
The
Moose
Hayles
New Englander
Yankee Inc
New England
Orono
Massachusetts
Country Gentleman
National Geographic World
Equal Time on TV Condescension and Help Calls
A reader questions TV’s education claims and legal options while the executive director suggests turning off the set. The piece outlines FCC complaint files, hotline guidance for abuse victims, and how to contact the Vermont Commission on the Status of Women for confidential support.
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Constance L. Kite
Governor’s Commission On the Status of Women
Newton Minow
FCC
Norman Lear
Commission On the Women
Carpet tips and a local store pitch from Haynes and Kane
Ed Maroney notes how carpet affects room perception with color and shading. The ad from Haynes and Kane, Inc. promotes indoor and outdoor carpeting, installation, and a monthru open hours, urging readers to see lines and brand names.
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Haynes & Kane, Inc
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West Arlington
Georgia
Pat
Eleanor Bandel
Politics and
Margaret Allen
Bennington Free Library
Gerald R. Ford
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Lieberman
Bennington Briefs
Navy
North Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union High
Bennington Elementary
Pownal Woodford
Arlington
Shaftsbury
Montpelier
Permissit
Estion
Answ
Vermont Community College System
Springfield
Lyndonville
Johnson
Intown Restaurant
Main St
Bennington County Humane Society
R.F.D
Friends of the Bennington County
Humane Society and the Banner
Ed Maroney
Nichals
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