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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
3
An article describes turning a flat roof into a lush roof garden with cedar flooring, boxed flower beds, and a sunlit lawn. It covers edging, drainage, paths, soil depth, and plant placement, plus trellises and arches to screen air shafts. It notes a pergola or wide awning for shade, and suggests starting small with one bed before expanding.
Instructions for removing grease, fruit, ink, and iodine stains using solvents like kerosene ether benzine naphtha and alcohol. Includes steps with blotting paper hot iron vinegar oxgall Javelle water and oxalic acid for specific stains. Advises washing, soaking, and safe use on white goods only where noted.
A column presents adapted Broadway chef techniques for home dining. It describes baked potatoes stuffed with ham puree and sauces, egg bar le duc style toasts, chervil flavored salads, romaine with Port du Salut, squabs en casserole, sardine club sandwiches, egg trevise, pistachio ice cream balls, gateau merillon, English pineapple pie, and novel cream puffs with maple frosting.
A guide to oyster cooking covers eating raw oysters versus cooked varieties. Methods include frying coated oysters, marinating in lemon and pepper sauce, and a half crab meat crumb bake. Variations such as oyster shortcake, panned oysters on toast, and escalloped oysters are discussed with cautions on handling and serving.
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