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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
3
A farmer guides a guest through the yard and asks how many sheep are in the flock. The guest replies approximately five hundred, explaining he counted legs and divided by four. The exchange illustrates a quick estimating method and a quip about influence.
Bennie Beanbrough declares himself foe to Badies. Another voice counters that someone will yet get him.
A Cleveland bishop defends that truly democratic and Christian churches are full while noting some cater to the rich with vacant pews. He recalls a Victorian era baronet’s parish where the vicar’s blessing included Sir Peter and the governess, highlighting class contrasts. A reporter quotes the bishop on church emptiness.
A brief quotation advises that true popularity comes from letting others share things you already know and treating them as new ideas, reflecting a columnist's overlooked social guidance. The remark underscores listening as a path to connection rather than asserting knowledge.
A fragment from a theater page notes a performance featuring a comic sketch with lines about gender roles. The quotation "Is man an animal" contrasts with "Woman can make him jump through hoops" suggesting satirical humor or social commentary.
Archibald Periwinkle, with 14 in his pocket, walks home after deciding four bits for a taxi is too much. A masked robber confronts him with a gun but, upon hearing Archibald note the man has no permit to carry it, the thug yields the weapon and departs.
A renowned author, attempting to work the other morning, was interrupted by his six year old son who pleaded to watch him. The child asked to see him do it and the father warned he might drown himself if pressed further. The anecdote highlights a tense moment of parental frustration and a boyish misinterpretation.
A Mind Reader begins with a playful exchange as a caller asks if the speaker is Doctor Smith and replies that they know where to obtain something, hinting at a ruse or a cryptic scavenger moment.
USDA experts urge housewives to use more rice as a cheap, versatile fuel source. American rice is praised for digestibility and mild flavor, pairing well with meat cheese and fruits or vegetables. The article includes recipes such as Cream of Celery Soup with Rice Savory Rice Omelette and Rice and Tuna Fish Salad.
A USDA tested guide explains rice uses from soups to desserts and warns against overcooking or undersalting. It covers cooking methods for boiled rice, adding leftovers to extend meals, and suggests serving rice with jelly jam maple syrup or fruit sauces for children. It also notes rice can thicken gravies and create salads and main courses with modest portions of pricier foods.
A practical vegetable chowder method from food specialists notes you should learn the dish type rather than cling to one recipe. Cook bacon onion and pepper, add water and tomatoes, then simmer vegetables until tender. Add potatoes carrots, cook until tender, drain, mix with skim milk, and thicken with flour and cold milk.
Food specialists advise serving children at parties to replace a regular meal with simple fare. Avoid hard or rich foods and spicy items. A safe menu includes cocoa or milk drink, fruit, sandwiches, ice cream or gelatin, plain frosted cake, and simple candies.
A simple method for a well-made omelet or souffle with croutons. Cut stale bread into one-third inch cubes, crisp in butter, beat five eggs with cream or milk, salt and pepper, add croutons, cook in butter until creamy, brown underneath, fold and serve with parsley.
An old-time advertisement urges readers to rub St Jacobs Oil on tender joints to stop rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from pain, stiffness, sciatica, lumbago, backache and neuralgia, promoting a small trial bottle from any drug store.
In a family scene a mother asks if the ladder caused a fall as Muriel reports the ladder fell earlier and broke three flower pots. She notes the father may be upset, while Muriel worries he might be hurt but says he remains clinging to the window sill.
A Diamond Dyes advertisement urges women to use the product with clear directions for dyeing wool, silk, cotton, linen, or mixed fabrics. It warns that poor technique causes streaks, spots, fades, or ruined material, and reminds consumers to buy only Diamond Dyes with a color card available at druggists.
A New Yorker visiting a rural town chats with a prominent citizen about the town paper. The citizen notes the editor can be the most sarcastic fellow when he tries, recalling last week's issue titled Soen Intelligence that ran only about three inches long.
An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal catarrh and congestion using Bly's Cream Balm. It touts easy application in the nostrils, rapid mucous membrane soothing, and immediate breathing improvement, urging purchase from a druggist. A second short note cites a science blurb about feline vanity.
Mrs H C Vette of Onawa Iowa testifies the product helped her with feminine troubles with no return after a year off the Prescription. She recommends it to others and notes the formula contains no alcohol. A trial packet available by sending 10 cents or at local drug stores.
An 80 year old woman, Mrs John Hin, reports relief from sour stomach after a week using Eatonic. The advert claims Eatonic relieves sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn, bloating and distress by absorbing excess acidity and gases. It promises hope for those who have tried everything and notes a big box is inexpensive with a drugglar's guarantee.
Budapest finance minister Hege dus uncovered a hidden iron trunk in the treasury. When opened the trunk yielded thousands of opals and other precious stones. Estimated value reaches 200,000,000 crowns.
Jewelry valued at 15500 dollars was stolen from Mrs David Cummings on a railroad train. She offered a 5000 dollar reward for the recovery. The loss occurred when her bag was momentarily left in a Pullman compartment en route home from a visit to her parents in St Louis.
State health officer Dr M M Carrick issued an order banning rouge and face powder for young women employed in his department. The move appears to have broad support from mothers who sent telegrams and letters praising the action.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue reports inquiries on the Connecticut Brewster case ruling that capital asset gains are non taxable. The U S Attorney can appeal to the Supreme Court to review, while Congress’ tax provisions may render gains taxable. Eldorado and Ryerson cases hinge on the same issue. a decision will settle the question. Taxpayers are warned not to omit such gains from 1919 returns due to penalties for fraud.
In Cleveland Ohio a jury awarded 15000 dollars to Jolson in the case Tango Julnwon versus the Cleveland Trashway Company. Attorneys argued that injuries from a car accident could be compensated by any award, and the jury set damages at 15000 dollars.
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