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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
1
A collage of brief items notes emigration toll in Indiana, a Panama lottery win spent rapidly, society satire, Diet and sanitarianism trends, and local quirks. Items cover the Kaiser’s powder dry remark, Yellowstone tourism advice, and odd events from Denver divorce to Peru train hostages. A Maltese cat 2,500 miles by freight drawer surprises readers.
An old housekeeper shares a method to revive cold chicken by marinating salted and peppered pieces with parsley and onion, lemon juice, and oil. A batter of Gour, milk, brandy, and egg is prepared, then the chicken is dipped and fried, served with fried parsley and a rich cream sauce.
Pure cure and slice one pound of apples and cook with water and sugar then bind with egg yolks and bake. Whip egg whites with sugar, pile on top, decorate with glace cherries and angelica, bake briefly and serve hot or cold.
Break macaroons into half inch pieces and mix with oysters. Boil macaroni and oyster parts, make a sauce with butter flour milk oyster liquor, and cheese. Season with salt cayenne mace and lemon juice. Shape, crumb, fry, and drain.
A vintage recipe describes making marmalade with apples lemons and oranges. Simmer apples with lemon puree then separate orange pulp from skins. Combine pulp with strained sauce, add orange skins, simmer, finish with brandy, and bottle.
A simple recipe combines flour Indian meal graham flour and salt with baking powder and molasses. Mix, steam for about two hours and bake in a greased coffee can until risen and done. Add raisins if desired.
Oyster salad combines one quart oysters celery and nut meats with dressing. Heat oysters, drain juice, cool and mix with celery and nuts, then season and dress. Apple Washington Pie layers bake butter sugar eggs milk flour powder and sour apple filling with sugar and egg whites.
Wash the heart thoroughly remove the tubes and fill with a well seasoned stuffing as for poultry Steam the heart one hour then rub over butter dredge with flour and bake another hour or until tender Baste with butter melted in hot water Serve with gravy from the pan juices.
Washington reports the South Africa Company found remarkable granite ruins in Mashonaland near Sofala. The structures, built without mortar with zigzag interlocking blocks, appear to have served defense and metal storage for gold and copper workings, suggesting a forgotten civilization.
The article describes three large circular roasting floors of burnt fireclay found in savage Africa, with slag remains suggesting metal smelting. It notes ancient ruins near Zimbaye, possible ties to King Solomon’s mines or Sheba, and Persian and Persian-linked tiles near Zanzibar. Adventurers mined gold, building forts along a broad belt from Sofala to the Zambesi and Limpopo, with walls protecting operations.
The Anonymous Society for Economical Dwellings for the Poor in Paris begins a large family housing project. It houses 620 residents, 427 children, in 94 tenements across a central eight story building and two seven story wings. Rents run 184 to 424 francs yearly and design features include partial room partitions for visibility, high balcony living rooms, childproof window sills, and half height stair steps plus fire escapes.
Spokane high school report shows 1483 pupils registered for fall semester from 25 states 4 Canadian provinces and 5 European countries. Principal Hart notes more names will be added as the list grows with arrivals from New York to Maine and from Wisconsin to California across a cosmopolitan Spokane population.
Naval experts approve a new 90 foot tall mast design tested on the Florida with a 28 by 28 foot base tapering to ten feet at the top. Idaho and Mississippi will receive masts at the after superstructure, with a fire control platform, to be built at League Island navy yard. Some ships may get the masts in the coming months though decisions on the latest 29 000 ton battleships are pending.
The article argues obesity arises from excess feeding over energy expenditure and stresses personal responsibility. It notes the doctor can explain causes but urges reducing intake and increasing activity, with strong character to forego indulgence and avoid weakening habits such as drinking and excessive baths.
A professor argues that the malady of the age is lack of individual courage and independent moral judgment. He urges Americans to resist imitation, value conscience, and seek personal integrity through colleges and daily conduct, warning that selling independence is surrendering birthright.
A haremiat writes of happiness in her home life, noting women are protected and engaged by attendants. She describes the social dynamics, companionship and loyalty within the harem, and her own adventurous past now balanced by marriage to a serene sculptor.
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