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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
1
A jumble of notes and quips from the Goshen Indiana paper touches on snake venom in medicine, a new illuminating gas, lecture plans at Harvard, sea travel, jokes about Denmark and Finland, and wry observations on poetry, blondes, and public figures. The fragment also references a Wisconsin edition and odd names amid a garbled closing note about Roosevelt era officers.
The article argues against amateur frying by distinguishing sauteing from true frying in oil. It explains fat management, heat control, and texture outcomes for fish, recommending lard as the standard frying medium and warning against beef suet concealment. It notes substitutes exist but may affect taste.
In a letter responding to a Norton county farmer seeking sheep-raising advice, F D Coburn calls the dog a worthless, sly creature that harms sheep and stirs the state into debate over dogs versus sheep. He notes Norton county had 1,709 dogs and 152 sheep in 1905, with dogs increasing despite better profits for sheep roaming the countryside.
The proper dusting technique for furniture requires two dusters one in each hand to prevent finger marks and to polish all sides evenly. A damp cloth is best and, if clean, moisture harms nothing. it collects dust on the cloth rather than letting it spread. Wipe from top downward and rub between dusters for a bright finish.
A recipe section describes preparing halibut salad by boiling fillets in salted water, shredding, and dressing with mayonnaise on lettuce with radishes and olives. It also gives a method to mold a whipped cream toffee dessert and basic mending advice for torn knitwear and iodine stain removal with ammonia or alcohol.
A Tarrytown family seeks a $200,000 fortune said to be hidden by Augustus Konrad in a mysterious vault key. Konrad died in a Poughkeepsie insane hospital last October leaving three keys and no will, prompting Mrs. Konrad to advertise for a safe deposit company to aid in locating the treasure.
Tom the skate loving bulldog of Indianapolis fire headquarters was killed when struck by a chemical engine. The department and thousands mourn her loss. Known for skating tricks and popularity with firefighters and the public, her death ends a beloved era at Bellefontaine Street.
Eau Claire council to pass dog curfew after six pm to curb attacks on pedestrians. Five dollar fine stated. Measure arises from repeated incidents after nightfall.
Taft visits Willard’s hotel barber shop for a routine haircut and declines a shave. He says he trims his own hair and never tips, noting the barber’s service after being recognized by several people. The incident ends with him shaking hands with friends and permitting the barber to finish the cut.
Former French official Henri Gauliard writes to Secretary Loeb offering to accompany President Roosevelt on an Africa hunting trip after his White House retirement. Gauliard recalls dangerous cannibals in his district who prefer white men and have eaten slaves. he claims he narrowly escaped being eaten.
Jacob Shhaefer noticed bees entering his attic in Lawrenceburg Indiana and found a hive established there. A slab of honey eight feet long eighteen inches wide and four inches thick weighing 102 pounds was removed from the rafters.
Hancock board of supervisors will hear Drainage Engineer E W Burgitt of Britt outline a project to reclaim the Hayfield marshes from Lake Edward southeast to Hawley and Britt. The plan estimates 230000 dollars for a 33 mile main ditch and 22 miles of laterals, with the drainage improving land value for local capitalists and farmers.
A Paris based company, led by a noted theatrical amateur, proposes a theater car on fast expresses for travelers on long journeys. The car would resemble a small theater with stalls for about 60 passengers and a stage, offering music from a piano, cornet, and flute during night trips such as Paris to the Riviera.
In Brooklyn Life, Hiram questions a clerk over a scarce private lodging area as the couple notes the lack of an extra door to the bathroom. Samantha expresses disbelief at the design, highlighting guest privacy concerns in a rustic rooming setup.
In a light illustrated bit, Neighbors boasts secrecy to his wife only to discover Nextdoor’s wife knows what he tells his own spouse. The joke hinges on sharing dreams of hats and the ubiquitous urge to buy before they vanish, poking fun at fashion fears and domestic intelligence.
Pa Nuritch says he would accept a marriage to a foreign duke if his daughter marries outside expectations but would not celebrate openly. He vows a quiet, dignified approval rather than public enthusiasm.
Cartoon caption about De Bore and Miss Clever with Grace remark. humorous exchange ends with Grace noting singing was better than talking all evening.
A fragmented gag notes a twenty first wedding anniversary with a hiccuping toast. It mentions a barman and a reluctance to celebrate as the scene shifts through illustrated bits.
A space writer recalls an anecdote about Washington told as a fresh idea heard the previous night, prompting curiosity about its prior print absence and the writer's sudden inspiration.
An antique verse notes how jokelets grow into rhymes as time passes. It reads like a playful meditation on wit becoming verse and the rhythm of humor shaping lines.
Irustrated but loosely themed item notes an unidentified woman taking long walks for her complexion and a sly remark about a "foxy girl" not entering a neighborhood drug store, capturing a local newspaper item with period voice.
A fragment notes an orator who speaks well yet shows odd hand gestures, described as a habit. The speaker began his career in a grocery store lyceum, hinting at humble roots and early stage craft.
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