Thrifty Recipes for Whips and Custard Dishes
The United States Department of Agriculture presents simple egg based desserts to conserve eggs during plentiful seasons. Recipes include Soft Custard Steamed or Baked Custard Floating Island Custard Pudding Rice Tapioca Apple Whip and fruit substitutions with clear steps and testing guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lemons Boost Health and Flavor in Diet
Historical exploration of scurvy and vitamin C notes lemons as a vital dietary source. The article cites US Agriculture studies on lemon juice preventing and curing scurvy, and details lemon uses in beverages, desserts, sauces for fish and meat, and as a flavoring for eggs, spinach, salads, and puddings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Home Economics
Club Girl’s Work Builds Family Home in Alabama
A Madison county girl led a four year program in a girls' gardening and canning club. She earned profits, funded her parents' home project, and helped finish a new home including floor work wall paper and a personal room furnished with a self made rag rug curtains and furniture. She also excels in embroidery sewing cooking and social leadership.
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Ateantes Department
Agricul
Madison County
Ala
Irene
Diaphanous Summer Dress Fashion Prompts Lightweight Frocks
In midsummer style, diaphanous fabrics tempt with sheer elegance. A frock of fine voile features lace frills on the bodice and skirt, a back butterfly bow girdle, and a matching sash. White accessories complete the airy summer ensemble.
Pick Up Work for Deft Fingers for Spare Moments
Women continue to love pretty things and make them for themselves and friends. The article describes DIY gift bags for face powder and puff, using round pasteboard boxes, satin ribbons, lace, and a small mirror, plus sachets, shopping bags, and manicure holders crafted from ribbons and cardboard foundations.
Emily Leaves Farm Life for City Dreams
Emily, tired of farm chores and rigid husband rules, moves to the city after a note from Maisie tempts her with work and rent money. Years later, she returns to a wrecked farm life, confronted by her husband John who has been secretly following her to test their fragile bond. The couple contemplates giving their life another try as spring arrives.
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Emily
Curtis
John
Maisie
Gunter
Jamestown
Jim
County Orphan Asylum
Express
Consolation For The Fat
An amusing New York Post piece argues that fat men are reliable because they never avoid paying debts and seldom steal from employers. It cites surety company experts claiming loud cursers and contentment with plenty lead to prompt payments, though questions remain on whether a fat man can swear without excess.
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Surety Company
New York
Tartuffe
Chadband
Uriah Heep
Pecksniff
Falstaff
New York Post
The Month of Marriages and Myths
The article traces June as the traditional month for weddings and connects it to Hymen and ancient beliefs. It notes Roman and medieval superstition about favorable wedding days, the persistence of divinations and love spells in Christian contexts, and a folk practice of agitated water to glimpse a future husband.
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Roses
Hymen
Chicago
Vein patterns proposed for identity by Italian scientist
Identified by Veins. Since fingerprinting, other methods have been suggested. An Italian scientist proposes using hand veins as unique to each person. Veins are visible with a light lacking red rays, with mercury-vapor arc light suitable, notes Popular Science Monthly.
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Popular Science Monthly
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