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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
A collage of excerpts and anecdotes from Farmington New Mexico and nationwide sources touches on medical, political, and literary references. It mentions Philadelphia committee notes and a Telegraphic tone about Troy Kaiser and telephones on Sundays, with miscellaneous historical quotes.
The report notes Zulu king Dinizulu has surrendered amid unspecified charges awaiting clarification. It contrasts this with a quip about a popular song title and a modern foldable Christmas tree, then mentions no artificial turkey exists yet for Thanksgiving.
The piece notes Secretary Wilson’s plain truth about American workers eating better fare than Queen Elizabeth. It cites Elizabethan rich dishes but argues Wilson means a wholesome diet of bread and butter for the laboring man, a menu Bess might envy.
A historical description details a rack framework built with six to seven interconnected UNS skids and boards. The design features a floor of dense staff, upper bounds, wheels, and safety rails. It specifies rack height, clearance, and dimensions for components such as fenetue sections and boards used in the assembled storage system.
The article advises selecting dairy cows suited to work and capable of raising strong calves. It suggests raising your own stock or buying a good dairy sire, stresses breeding for production, and highlights the silo as essential. It warns against feeding strong flavored foods before milking to avoid tainting cream.
The text warns that a leaky roof allows rain to dampen a poultry house, creating moisture and foul odors that foster disease germs. It urges keeping the house dry as moisture and heat promote germ growth and cold dampness after rain can cause rheumatism in fowls.
In churning at a low temperature stop when butter forms grains the size of rice or wheat. Draw off the buttermilk and wash the butter in good water. Salt at three quarters ounce per pound or a bit more as market demands. Then work and pack into packages ready for delivery.
The cream after separating should be cooled at once and ripened ten to 24 hours before churning. Churn at 52 to 54 degrees to ensure good grain and body in the butter. If sold to a creamery or shipped to a central point, cool and aerate to assure arrival in good condition.
The guidance warns against drying off only part of an udder while milking the rest. A partially dried quarter will likely underperform afterward. If injury is severe, dry off all four quarters. Otherwise milk the affected part until the injury heals.
The article argues for keeping dairy cows housed in winter stalls that are comfortable and clean. It notes patented stall designs provide security and cow comfort and urges farmers to adopt these improvements whether they own four cows or many. It highlights the importance of modern barn arrangements for large and small dairy operations.
Instructions describe using 2 by 4s for a bottom feed rack with the rack 3 feet off the floor and 6 inches spacing between strips. Racks slope at 60 degrees and are set 7 to 8 feet from the front. letters note no gutter is needed in this stall, with short partitions to prevent cows turning.
The piece warns that cow milk secretion depends on nervous calm during milking and urges gentleness. It also cautions breeders to use fully mature hens for incubation to avoid immature stock that may pass disease-prone progeny, noting many yard ailments stem from immature stock.
The item urges readers to attend the convention, praising it as wonderful education and a place to learn about butter milk and cream quality. It frames dairy notes as guidance for better dairy practices and participation in the event.
A fragmented guide describes washing chamois and elated skin gloves, noting that careless handling often damages the items. The writer advises careful cleansing to nourish and preserve the materials, detailing missteps and the need for gentle treatment to maintain softness and longevity.
An old style kitchen feature describes decoration in green blue and red, changes in dish shapes including one piece sauce boats, and flat meat dishes. It discusses a batter based cake filling and maple syrup glaze, plus advice on oilcloth floor coverings, cleaning and maintenance for a brighter kitchen look.
The recipe explains soaking gelatine in water then dissolving sugar, boiling, adding gelatine, and cooling with orange rind and juice, flavored with orange blossom or rose water, poured into tins, set, and rolled in cornstarch and confectioners sugar. The craft section describes satin stitch napkin ring construction with buttonhole edge, loop, pearl button, and assembly details.
A historical baking instruction describes creaming butter with sugar, beating egg whites to froth, adding milk and flour, and using cream of tartar and soda with lemon flavor. It instructs to beat egg yolks with powdered sugar and apply frosting while the cake is hot.
Directions describe cooking the dish in a double boiler for one to two hours, placing it on the best register or radiator to keep warm overnight, and reheating on the stove in the morning for a quick finish.
In a quirky report a speaker jokes about being a comet boarder. The narrator Bilkins mentions moving eight times in three weeks highlighting rapid relocation.
A column argues that all women desire marriage and love can ease life’s trials. It contends happiness comes from marrying the person you love, acknowledges challenges in married life, and urges women to pursue love rather than spinsterhood.
The article notes new models emphasizing line color and material with minimal trimming. It suggests using larger sections and heavy pulp board to build durable artistic waste baskets. Designs include poinsettia pine cone and Indian motifs for decoration.
A simple craft describes making small trinket baskets six inches high. Each of the four sides is cut from moderately heavy cardboard with a front in rose embossed and a back in plain pink crepe paper. The bottom is a pink square. Holes are punched at each corner and in the side sections, then tied with half inch ribbon to assemble.
Vogue notes evolving fashion in long scarfs paired with dinner gowns for theater and day wear. The article highlights luxurious skins such as navy blue suede and white chamois with gold embroidery and bead fringe, emphasizing versatility and non crushable detail.
The text notes how a French woman favors white elastic belts featuring delicate flowered patterns. A filmy scarf, a key toil ette accessory, is often adorned with indistinct blossoms. The author comments that these new belts are part of the style.
The article describes morning wear with short skirts and long afternoon styles, soutache coats three quarters long, black as fashionable, and vivid colors like Nattier and peacock blue. It notes matching muslin or crepe de svre blouses dyed to cloth color, deep tuck sleeves, and velvet coats with moire waistcoats paired with striped skirts in dark tones.
The article surveys current Paris styles with Greek inspired coiffure and opera costumes. It notes color effects in daywear shoes and odd shaped pincushions used as prizes. Prices rise for hats and clothing, gowns feature dark velvets, and promenade skirts remain short.
The text describes wide belts with flowered elastic and large buckles, noting many are novel. Some buckles are flowered china and fragile. A black enamel cat buckle with a kitten head and green eyes is highlighted, eyes rolling when a button is pressed.
Describes albatross dressing sacques lined with white china silk. Sailor collars and rolling collars have scalloped edges finished with buttonhole stitch. Large coin spots with tiny French dots are embroidered in scallops for trimming.
When choosing flowers for tables the central concern is color. Consider the room, the china, and if possible the gowns to be worn at the table to harmonize the overall effect.
A Denver based notice touts dental advances including saving loose teeth and replacing missing teeth without plates or bridgework. Free booklet offered by Rex Dental Company at 728 Sixteenth Street and Mack Building, Denver. Local office manager sought and address for inquiries provided.
A Denver publishing house introduces Ranch Life in the Rockies with free copies for readers who subscribe. The volume covers ranching life, government land laws, western markets, mining notes, and maps, plus a six month subscription to a Western farm paper.
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