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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
7
Household specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture advise finishing or covering unfinished wood in homes to resist grease and dirt. They outline cleaning methods for unfinished wood and for varnished and shellacked surfaces, plus tips for waxed surfaces and safe use of solvents.
Canning specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture outline steps to maintain uniform pressure during sterilizing. Pack jars in hot water, keep the canner steam tight, vent steam briefly, then adjust flame to hold target pressure. Open petcock only after zero gauge, remove lids promptly, and tighten jars as canner opens. Prevent steam leaks and ensure jars seal properly.
The real superiority of a good cook lies in preparing inexpensive everyday dishes and in skillful flavor combinations. Cheaper cuts and leftovers yield appetizing meals with more time and care than simply using costly ingredients. Modern housekeepers should take pride in serving a varied, appealing table at low cost, as urged by the USDA.
To test a fabric's strength place the fabric between thumbs and first fingers and pull along the warp threads then the woof. Compare warp and woof strength in raveled threads. Fine warp weaves with heavy filling weaken overall strength, as in striped dimities and muslins.
A method describes selecting firm cranberries then placing them in a crock with water. A plate or board is laid over to weigh them down and keep berries submerged. Water should be changed monthly to preserve them.
Stings from nettles can be relieved by rubbing with sage leaves. Each child should have his own laundry bag and use Listerine and water in equal amounts is said to clear the scalp of dandruff.
The U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets urges country producers to learn hide grades and shift to direct or near direct marketing. It notes current three stage systems waste profit, favors direct seller to large dealers or use of local intermediaries, and warns of trust and cash preferences hindering adoption.
Guidance on rejuvenating old lawns notes reseeding plus fertilizing yields best results. It recommends sowing in autumn south of New York and in early spring in northern states, using loam or humus as seed medium and light rolling after sowing.
When long distance stock shipments cannot reach destination within the 28 hour limit the cattle must be unloaded fed and watered. Heaviest long distance railroads provide feed in transit stations along their lines while smaller lines often lack such facilities leaving shippers to arrange feeding and watering themselves.
A rural note emphasizes partnership in agriculture, noting that cooperation enhances the planting of trees and shrubs in fall. It compares a well fertilized farm to a well bred horse, a partner that makes work easier and more fruitful.
A historical note traces the vulgar expression to a Cowper poem Love of the World Reproved. It recounts an Arabian tale about Mohammeds food laws and followers splitting the pig into eating portions to avoid violating the command. The piece cites Cowpers verse questioning their reasoning and savoring the sauce.
Nell's mother asserts the engagement ring cost $800 while another speaker suggests the sum reflects the cost of entertaining the suitor rather than the ring itself. The dialogue hints at social expectations and the value placed on romantic arrangements.
Imagination staggers as witnesses ask why they separated. Nobody knows. How dreadful.
In Mysore state Kolar district a historic discovery linked scattered gold grains on rice ears to gravelly soil. Flooding during nurseries may have deposited gold from river gravels, unveiling a prolific source that has since contributed greatly to world gold supplies.
A stray paragraph on Wars of the United States outlines nineteen wars including ten with Indian tribes such as the Black Hawk and Seminole wars. Major wars cited are the Revolution, 1812, Mexican, Civil, Spanish and World War I era conflicts, with minor actions like the 1798 France war and 1801 Tripoli war, plus the 1899 Philippine war.
The source asserts that effort is the prime driver behind achievement and progress. It emphasizes discipline, persistence, and practical labor as the main forces pushing individuals toward goals and success.
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