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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
12
The article outlines methods for preserving raspberries including blackcap and red varieties. It describes making canned raspberries in syrup from their juice, with detailed steps for boiling, straining, adding sugar, and sealing in glass jars. It covers using currant juice as an alternative, with precise ratios and canning precautions.
A historical recipe describes preserving raspberries by using equal weight sugar and fruit. One fifth of the fruit is cooked until soft and strained. Juice and sugar are boiled in a preserving kettle until sugar dissolves, then the whole berries are added and boiled five minutes. Skim, pack into sterilized jars, and seal after pouring syrup over the fruit.
Equal weight sugar and berries are mashed and cooked in their own juices for about half an hour. Add sugar a quarter at a time with five minute cooling between additions. When juice is clear and thick, jar and seal with paraffin paper. Equal parts raspberries and currants make a tasty jam. Red Raspberry Jelly instructed to simmer fruit until soft.
Scant pint hot water with every two quarts berries. Drain overnight in a jelly bag and strain again through a flannel bag in the morning. Measure and use two pounds sugar to three pints juice. Heat sugar in pans in the warming oven. Cook apples to make apple juice. Small green apples work. Strain add to berry juice and simmer twenty minutes. Add sugar stir till dissolved then cook two or three minutes more and fill glasses. Seal with paraffine paper when cold. For raspberry currant jelly use half currants and half red raspberries and follow the same method.
Over two quarts of blackcaps pour one quart cider vinegar. Let stand forty eight hours, drain, add a third quart berries and stand forty eight hours. Strain, then to each pint liquid add a pound sugar. Simmer ten minutes, skim, bottle. When ready, use a tablespoonful in ice water. Keeps indefinitely.
The article details a suspender skirt for girls aged fourteen to eighteen with 91 gores and a unified front gore and suspenders. It discusses fabric choices linen or wool blends, color shades like National brown or mulberry, and styling with tucks, embroidered guimpe, and possible trims such as soutache.
A Fort Wayne Sentinel coupon offer asks readers to fill in the pattern and enclosure of ten cents to obtain a street and number size pattern. The notice directs sending the completed coupon to Pattern Department Fort Wayne Sentinel.
A reader from Reasner Iowa reports a severe lung illness cured by Foley’s Honey and Tar. The letter claims the remedy stops coughing and heals the lungs, mentioning a prior diagnosis of consumption and improved health after use.
An advertisement urging prevention of consumption by using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product cures coughs and colds perfectly with no danger of consumption and warns against unknown preparations. Dreier & Bro. promote the remedy as safe and certain in results.
A compact look at wedding day beliefs among German girls. Moon phase guides luck and happiness, pearls are avoided to spare tears, and rainy skies are seen as blessings, while tears foretold lead to forthcoming joy.
An advertisement warns that delaying treatment for a mild renal irregularity with Foley's Kidney Remedy could lead to serious kidney disease. It claims the remedy rebuilds worn tissues and strengthens kidneys and urges starting today. Drejer & Bro.
A physician champions daily full body baths with thorough rubbing as a mark of good breeding and health. Morning cold plunges are advised, followed by brisk towel friction and a bath brush to stimulate circulation and remove dead skin. Also promotes kidney-focused pills for back and bladder issues sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
The recipe instructs a sponge cake batter from one pint each sugar and flour with eleven eggs. Bake in layers. Prepare a rich custard filling with milk sugar and eggs. Add raisins almonds citron and wine, then flavor with vanilla and cover with white icing. Emma Paddock, Telford.
A Paris fashion note introduces a new collar designed to complement any dressy outfit. It features a white satin band, bordered top and base, and a double-pleated frill of pleated white tulle. The collar circles the neck to frame the face with charm and attract attention.
In Huntington West Virginia Reverend J W Williams testifies in a case concerning a medical remedy marketed as Foley’s Remedy for nervous exhaustion. The witness claims the product was used and certified for its claimed effects during the examination.
Khaki suits for women are practical for mountain wear and gaining favor. Skirts come in plain and pleated models while coats are half-length and semi fitting with coat sleeves. Skirts feature a fold while coats show brown panne velvet trim at collar and cuffs.
A 19th century note extols the waltz as timeless and graceful, outlasting the minuet and shaping memorable melodies. It claims dancers who master the waltz gain social esteem and avoid the fate of a wallflower in society gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR suggests claims that Koley's Kidney Remedy acts to strain impurities from blood through the kidneys. No verifiable details on efficacy, ingredients, or endorsements are provided.
The piece notes large Swastika appliques on linen cushion covers and cretonne designs with dark red soutache, Turk ey twill and black braid accents. It discusses the Romney hat gaining favor but warns it may not rival the Merry Widow in craze.
Be es Laxative Cough Syrup offered for all ages provides relief from coughs colds hoarseness and whooping cough. Gently laxative and guaranteed. Sold by Meyer Bros Co at Calhoun street addresses 602 902 and 1424.
A chic wrap showcased at an exclusive store features a dark blue hopsacking like canvas. It follows a loose kimono line with a broadcloth collar and torn back cuffs in geranium red. Black and gold soutache braid trims edges, lending bold contrast to the simple design.
An advertising item promises relief without operation for piles using ManZan Pile Remedy. The 50 cent treatment is sold by Meyer Bros Co at 602 Calhoun Street with additional listings at 902 and 1424 Calhoun Street.
The article notes clever seaming can turn bargain counter remnants into dainty garments such as peignoirs tea gowns matinees and dressing sacques. It highlights a model made from wide embroidery flouncing Valenciennes lace and net top lace cascading to the waist with loose fitting sleeves.
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