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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
The page surveys diverse items from politics, science, and society. It mentions Wu Ting Fang, a Paris theft, and a Wisconsin political adjournment alongside amusing notes about tramp potatoes, wives having the last word, and balloon experiments amid high summer heat.
A New Jersey man returned 340000 dollars to the federal government, covering 10000 dollars taken years ago plus interest to date, completing restitution.
The institution president pledges a prize and fame to anyone who can introduce bread that tastes closer to real bread rather than cotton batting. He also calls for women to be allowed to compete.
Matin Line women in Philadelphia suburbs favor sandals calling them sensible and comfortable. Observers note the style likely serves to showcase their feet rather than solely comfort.
A Forbes-like reflection on Miss Reid and the British nobility gifts she finds practically useless. The text notes she cannot trade them away for preferred items and must feign pleasure while keeping the silver cups and table casters.
Justice Harlan, age 75, denies newspaper rumors of his impending retirement. He states he has never contemplated leaving the bench and will remain in his position as long as his health allows, deeming reports to retire uncontradicted.
The piece discusses hotel supply advice urging pajama and nightwear stock for travelers detained in town. It cites a New York hotel that will implement the practice and a Philadelphia hotel long accustomed to supplying such needs, noting the approach as a good precedent.
A four year old in an inland village, curious about trains, sees a small river ferry and excitedly exclaims to his mother that a “choo choo car” is coming, revealing his limited nautical knowledge. The moment captures a child’s vivid imagination and misperception.
The United States Forest Service will lead a multi state project to measure wind break effects on crops, starting with Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma and Kansas this year. Studies involve wind force light intensity frost and soil moisture with corn as the test crop and cooperation from agricultural experiment stations. Results planned for publication after yield comparisons with unsheltered fields next fall.
The article outlines several potato dishes with simple steps. Chicken and potato combine in a hot buttered bake, potato pancakes mix grated potato with flour and baking powder, and potato and liver cakes fold mashed potatoes with sugar and butter. Each recipe emphasizes browning and serving warm.
Boiling sugar with water for ices and icings is delicate. If cooked too long it becomes sugary. if underdone it granulates. Correct mistakes by cooling briefly and reboiling, and add cold water to adjust. Do not stir while boiling to avoid granulating. remove from heat at the right moment by experience.
Richard Ferguson of the Morning Post faces the judge in a courtroom drama after reporting leaked jury ballot details. The judge questions the journalist and jurors about how information appeared in print, while Ferguson asserts he learned nothing from others and identified the janitor as a potential witness to the source.
The piece tracks King Edward’s stubborn run of misfortune from his debut 37 years ago when Champion finished second, through later defeats, until 1880 when Leonidas Sr. finally won the Aldershot cup and Counterpane carried the royal colors at Sandown.
The piece portrays Gen Clement A Evans as a worthy successor to Gen Stephen D Lee as commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans. It outlines his rise from major of the Thirty first Georgia to colonel and then to division commander in Lawtons/Gordons brigade and his service in the army of Northern Virginia with multiple wounds, including Monocacy and Gettysburg. He led his division at Appomattox and reportedly fought after the surrender before notice of the truce.
A quotation notes that the public figure requires only a single patron at the right moment, asserting the value of favorable circumstances in public life.
Chop meats to measure a cup then add black walnuts and bread crumbs. Mix with salt mixed herbs and melted butter in milk. Shape into an oval loaf, bake thirty minutes in a moderate oven, baste with water and butter, and serve cold with mayonnaise.
At a dinner in honor of Augustus Thomas the playwright discussed his efforts on telepathy and the occult. He noted the occult’s rising popularity and recounted a joke about a chorus girl and a theater manager illustrating osteopathy as a punchline.
A method for cutting plate glass uses water as a cushion and simple scissors to shape pieces even round shapes. The article notes the thickness of gas not being a barrier and that scissors need not be extra sharp.
A simple home candy recipe uses one boiled potato mashed with chopped nuts and pulverized sugar. Knead until no more sugar can be added, shape on a board, cut into squares, and serve as a tasty treat.
The phrase fine old Spanish emeralds originated from emeralds brought home by Spanish conquerors from Peru after the conquest. Few had been seen in Europe before, so the best stones were labeled as fine old Spanish emeralds. Today the expression refers to the finest emeralds from any source.
A quotation extols wit brightness and laughter as gifts from God to enliven days. It credits perfumers and flavor as aids to human life and resilience.
In the Pacific Northwest the Washington Forest Fire association has erected officers and begun work with 3,000,000 acres under its charge. Oregon Idaho and Maine have similar efforts with state or corporate support aiming to patrol and guard timber against fire. Fire risks spurring nationwide action as forests dwindle and every tree counts.
Claribel pleads with her aunt to rest and recover from a cold. The aunt insists she will be fine in a day or two, urging the young relative to avoid sending letters unless absolutely necessary. The anxious conversation ends with mutual reassurance and worry about lack of news.
A columnist argues that many operations performed on women in hospitals are unnecessary and that numerous procedures could be avoided. The piece highlights fear surrounding surgery and the prevalence of unwarranted interventions.
Horace admits fear when roused and Maud questions the awakening time in a terse exchange.
William J. Ryan, president of New York's supreme council of public hackmen, says winter panics cut receipts and may force a drop to English rates. He notes general hardship and overhears a starving tramp lamenting the rough trade.
A lady visitor asks to wait for the divine park and a bard retorts that he would still be waiting, claiming the idea is absurd. The exchange reads as light comic banter between traveler and poet.
A Chicago clerk writes that close work and poor boarding led to nervous illness and brain fatigue. After using Grape Nuts as a major part of two meals daily she regained health, stayed at her job, and restored income. The letter ends with the teletype style promotion for Grape-Nuts and Postum.
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