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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
A century old remedy suggests burying knives and forks in fresh earth for about thirty minutes to remove fishy odors from silverware and cookware. If frying pans or kettles emit the smell, cover them with fresh earth to neutralize the odor.
Prepare an angel food cake baked in three layers. Make lemon flavored boiled icing. Layer one: icing, cranberry jelly, icing. Second layer: icing, chopped dates and nut meats mixed with jelly, icing. Third layer: icing, then blanched and ground almonds sprinkled on top.
Recipe describes preparing steamed meat balls using ground Hamburg steak mixed with rice, egg, and a head of cabbage. Stuff each cabbage leaf with the mixture, secure with toothpicks, steam until cooked, and serve with cream sauce.
Beat one egg white with half cup powdered sugar until stiff. Whip one cup double cream with orange peel or vanilla and two tablespoons claret until thick and glossy. Fold into the egg mixture and chill before using as a filling for a three pint mold.
A simple cake method uses one cup sugar one cup water and half cup butter. Add raisins cloves cinnamon and soda then boil remove from heat cool stir in just enough flour to make a thin batter and bake slowly for one hour.
A homemade cake recipe combines two eggs and butter with milk flour and baking powder to form a thin batter. Layer with stewed apples, top with whipped cream, and garnish with stewed prunes before baking two hours and serving.
Select fresh tomatoes, scald and skin them. Butter a pudding dish, layer tomatoes, pepper, salt, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and butter. Bake twenty to twenty-five minutes in a moderate oven until just set and tender.
A list describing mixing one cup water one sup of molne ses two thirds cup shortening one cup cold water one teaspoon baking soda dissolved in hot water one teaspoon cinnamon cloves allspice and two teaspoons ginger. Add flour to roll very thin and bake.
Wash and scrub the potatoes remove the ages then place in cold water until ready. Steam until tender which should take thirty to forty minutes. Keep in a warm place with the lid half removed and shake occasionally to make them Soury.
Simple home guide explains selecting small white onions, scalding them, cooling, and making a brine with boiling water and salt so an egg will float. Onions are covered and left for twenty four hours before draining.
Beaten Biscuit uses one quart of flour a small teaspoon of salt and a mixture of butter and lard. Mix with cold water into a stiff dough. Beat on a biscuit block with an axe, mold by hand and bake in a quick oven.
A housekeeper suggests a trick for baking by chopping raisins with sugar instead of four. She says this method makes chopping easier and prevents fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
Advice covers polishing plate glass with alcohol and whiting, removing tar with olive oil, washing with white soap and tepid water, and using boiled lamp wicks to avoid odor. Cleaning a refrigerator involves weekly washes with borax in warm water and placing charcoal to absorb food odors, with frequent charcoal changes.
The United States and Japan announce a five article declaration pledging free Pacific commerce and mutual restraint. Both nations vow to respect each other’s territorial possessions in the region and to support China's independence and equal commercial opportunity. They agree to consult on any status quo threats and to uphold peaceful means.
Kay Lamphere was convicted of arson after a 26 hour jury deliberation in Laporte Indiana. Judge John C Richter sentenced him to a prison term of two to twenty one years and a $5000 fine. The jurors forged a compromise verdict amid divided views on degree and penalty.
The two governments pledge to communicate if events threaten the status quo or equal opportunity. The trial began with the speaker calling himself lucky to have escaped harsher outcomes and maintaining his innocence despite the evidence presented.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line placed 2000 more cars and contracts for early delivery, boosting steel use by about 10000 tons. Northern Pacific shops in Brainerd return to nine hours after a year of eight, while Judge Tricker blocks a joint rate tariff in Arkansas. Pullman plans annual price rises and a Swiss rail deficit looms ahead of elections. Chicago Northwestern advances $20 million station work, set to begin immediately and finish in two years.
Admiral Capps reports the Navy plans $27,881,508 for next year’s shipbuilding and repair at yards and abroad, with $8,840,714 for sea vessel overhaul. He notes a $14,540,700 request to fund new ships and machinery, and $31,800,000 for submarine torpedo boat work plus $2,100,000 for two meet colliers, all higher than current year allocations.
Martin H. Halloran a mining engineer arrived from Pittsburgh two months ago was attacked by two men and robbed of 550 he had brought to invest. The incident occurred in Kansas City and reports say he was assaulted during the robbery.
In New York the appointment of E Hitchcock to the post of Pow master General in Mr. Wade's cabinet was authorized. Hitchcock for Cabloed and Wronk LL Blechcock accepted the position.
The governor's filed report shows South Dakota gold production for the year at 1400 units and notes a mica output valued at Behood. Details on history and Brate are included in the record.
A blast at the Rachel and Agiea Hines mine in Washington County Pennsylvania kills about 125 workers most of them Americans. The cage was blown 500 feet from the shaft mouth as rescuers retrieved bodies. Deputy inspector Henry Louttit had just completed a two day inspection with no warning of danger.
The 1910 census director projects a total cost of 14 117 000 dollars, only 410 000 more than the prior enumeration. He credits improved bureau efficiency and ownership of tabulating equipment as key savings, forecasting equal gains from both factors to cover maintenance of the census bureau.
Dr. Copeland resigns from Michigan faculty as he becomes dean of a New York Homeopathic college. Prof. MacLaurin accepts MIT presidency. Southern Minnesota teachers form committees for winter school legislation. William Benson, longtime Kansas City education official, dies at 87. Minnesota regents reject rebuilding an anatomy building. Rockefeller funds Richmond’s Rich mand College with 1500000 dollars, seeking Baptist university status with local 3500000 dollars. Minnesota freshmen organize to ease class social ties. University unit plans a cavalry company with saber drills and U S government equipment.
A peaceful revolution in Port au Prince deposes President Alexis and installs Gen Legitime as the new leader. Gen Canal directs the coup with the Committee of Safety in control, aided by American and French naval presence, while Nord Alexis and Alexis ministers flee to foreign stations.
Rail and regional market notes list varied price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York and Toledo. Entries include No 2 wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and seeds with figures spanning fractions to several dollars per unit.
About 200 people aboard the Ellerman Line steamer Sardinia are believed lost after a fire destroyed the vessel shortly after it sailed from Valetta bound for Alexandria. The disaster occurred off the island of Malta and involves both passengers and crew.
Robbers blew open the vault of the Towanda State Bank in Towanda Kansas early Wednesday g securing 2500 dollars before escaping on a handeur A sheriff posse pursued the robbers en route to capture them.
Fire of incendiary origin devastates the J. G. Brill & Co. bending shop and eight large hardwood sheds, plus a vast water link at the car shops on Sixty second Street and Woodland Avenue Philadelphia. Loss exceeds 24 million dollars. insurance coverage noted.
Two men named Joe Berenski and John Bardole were killed instantly near Steubenville Ohio when a bullet fired into a cam containing nitroglycerin triggered a massive explosion. The incident occurred during a hunting trip resulting in a fatal blast.
Lecy Straus in a report urges federal supervision to publicly reveal corporate affairs. He advocates regular reports from large interstate firms, access to records by officials, and selective publication of public concerns while protecting business secrets. The plan aims for a voluntary, nationwide system under federal oversight.
A presidential order removes tens of thousands of fourth class postmasters across the northeast and Midwest and parts of the Atlantic region. Appointments will come from an eligible list with exams, requiring Congressional funds, angering Congressmen who see patronage stripped.
Confession of a woman in a long running French murder case links Mme Steinheil to the death of Felix Faure. The artist Adolphe Steinheil and his mother in law Mme Japy figure in a web of intrigue with claims of poisoning and political motive amid renewed sensational charges.
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exhibition at the International Amphitheater with about 500000 visitors expected across shows. Some 7000 cattle, horses, sheep and swine are on display, including more than 4000 cattle and over 1000 horses judged for 2000 cash premiums totaling 875000.
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports that one in twelve marriages end in divorce, divorces are more than twice as common as forty years ago, and the divide grants the most decrees.
General Philip Sheridan equestrian statue unveiled in Washington with President Roosevelt and senior army officials attending the ceremony. Attendees included prominent military leaders and government figures marking the occasion.
Gen Sir Henry Wilkinson, noted for large wining interests in Lake of the Woods, dies in Kenora Ontario. He served with the Sixteenth Lancers and was inspector of cavalry at Aldershot.
The inmate Herman Billek sobbed in court in Chicago after learning of his mother Mrs. Billebos death in Cleveland. The poisoner, convicted of murder, faced execution as the case moved toward final sentencing details.
Judge Richter overruled a motion for a new trial in Tay Lamphere’s case for burning the home of Mrs Bello Culiess. An appeal to the Supreme Court was prayed.
Reliable sources report that despite official reticence in Washington Japan and the United States have moved toward an offensive and defensive alliance in the Pacific. The potential pact signals a major shift in regional security dynamics.
The readable fragments mention a total national fund of $1,700,000 and a greatest vote count around 1,000, with references to Taft and a Republican group. The text is garbled with multiple illegible phrases and names, yielding little clear event or outcome.
Planter K. W. Drake was murdered at Livlome near Lanveville Alabama. His house burned but neighbors of the Bre saved his body.
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