Armistice Day 1924 Promises Peace and Strength
Historian John Dickinson Sherman reflects on Armistice Day 1924 as a turning point toward order after World War I. He reviews Europe's political shifts, America's cautious global role, and the Arlington memorial ceremony led by President Coolidge. The piece celebrates the enduring Yankee spirit and the nation’s defense efforts culminating in Pershing’s retirement and Legion unity.
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Apple blossom soup from USDA experiments in vegetable cookery
A USDA home economics project presents apple blossom soup a pink venerable beet based creation. It blends beets milk and cream then strains out the beets for separate serving and suggests whipped cream garnish for six servings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Tinting to Temporarily Improve Silk and Laces
The piece describes quick methods to tint delicate fabrics like silk and lace. It notes tinting is less permanent than dyeing and suggests using soap dyes or tinted water, ink, or colored papers. Tea and coffee tinting can restore cream or ecru lace, with tea preferred for a clearer tint.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Onions With Pork Chops Popular Side Dish Says USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture says French fried onions are an excellent accompaniment to pork chops. Slice onions across the grain, dust lightly with flour, and fry rings in deep fat until golden brown. Apple sauce or stewed dried apples also pair well with pork.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kitchen tables keep clean with durable coverings
Practical guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture on choosing and maintaining kitchen tables. It discusses solid work tables, pastry tables, storage options, and pros and cons of zinc, oilcloth, linoleum, porcelain, glass, enamelware, and marble tops for pastry work and general use.
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United States Department ‘of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Lemon Pie Recipe From USDA Experimental Kitchen
The recipe outlines a lemon pie method tested in the USDA kitchen. Ingredients include cornstarch sugar salt water lemon rind egg yolks and whites butter and a baked crust with a meringue topping. The steps involve thickening the cornstarch with hot water boiling time, adding yolks butter and lemon, then baking with a meringue topping until browned.
BAKED POTATOES ARE VERY ACCEPTABLE
The USDA states baked potatoes are acceptable with roast beef. Prepare by baking 45 minutes until soft, scoop out, mash with salt pepper and heated milk, mix in eggs, refill skins, and bake until browned. Also describes browned potatoes baked with meat, parboiling then roasting to tenderness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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