Famine Aid and Treasure Trove Claim in Russia
A Soviet decree empowers the justice minister to seize church wealth for famine relief, touching mosques and synagogues. Archb ishop Yevdokim appeals believers to lend possessions, while observers note vast royal jewels likely looted, fueling a debate over the treasures hidden in Russia’s churches amid widespread starvation.
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Yevdokim
Novgorod
Ction
Russia
Kerica
Black Sea
Altic
Interior
Volga
Reval
Libau
Nevorosik
Theodosia
Odessa
Windau
Danzig
Ufa
Orenburg
Tzaritzan
Samar
Saratov
Kazan Simbirsk
United States
Fridtjof Nansen
America
Rgg
Ein
American Relief Commission
International Commission For the Relief of
Asia
American Relief Administration
Novorossissk
Inday
Baltic Sea
Iter
Lyman Brown
Iran Organization
Kremlin
Moscow
de Kremlin
Royal Treasury
Europe
Holy Occidental Orthodox Catholic Apostolic Church
Solomon
Golconda
Sheba
Kubla Khan
Ghengis Khan
Genghis Khan
Peter the Great
Orient
Constantine
Uspensky Cathedral
Nikon
Julius Caesar
Perez
Persia
Anastasia
Ivan the Terrible
Canning prep urged before berry season starts
United States Department of Agriculture advises families to prepare in advance as small fruits ripen quickly. Clean and boil jars and tops, inspect lids, and ensure a new canner or patch for processing. Store jars in sunshine after boiling to prevent losses from contamination.
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Estimating Pantry Needs for Baking Powder in Small Quantities
Home econom ics specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture explain how to plan baking powder purchases. A one pound can yields 125 to 150 teaspoons, with typical weekly use around 33 teaspoons for a household baking weekly. The piece also notes measuring teaspoons to tablespoons and counting daily coffee usage to forecast purchases.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Chocolate Dipped Blanched Jordan Almonds
Dry almonds between towels then roast in medium hot oven until lightly browned. Cool and dip each almond in melted chocolate, then place on a clean sheet to harden.
Cleaning Hint for Window Sashes and Glass Wash
A practical note advises using one half cupful of kerosene oil in a pallful of water to wash window sashes and sills. Then wash glass with ammonia and water for a clean finish.
Lever Press Method for Home Cheese Making
Practical guide to pressing curd using a twelve foot lever and a weighted pail. The mold sits on a three foot box from a wall or post used to anchor the slat. Begin with light pressure and increase gradually by sliding the pail along the lever toward the end to apply more force.
Household Tips From The Housewife
Practical kitchen and home care guidance covering cleaning brass with salt and vinegar, preventing putty cracking with salad oil, salting sour fruits to reduce sugar, storing oranges in papers, baste roast beef with sugar water for browning, basting ham with grape juice, and securing rugs with brass rings for smoothness. Also notes on painting cellar steps white for depth and using thimbles on curtain rods.
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