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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms for single copies at 2 cents each, carrier delivery at 6 cents weekly, and a yearly rate of 3 dollars by mail. It notes the publication’s second-class mail status in Greencastle Indiana and indicates the post office placement.
A Greencastle Indiana testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for overworked kidneys. Jane Albin of 608 Illinois St reports heavy work caused severe side and hip pains, dizziness, and fatigue, but after using the remedy the pains faded and health improved, with no trouble since. For sale by all dealers at 59 cents, Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole American agents.
The article explains that empire waistline coats are often just straight-cut designs with a sewn-on panel at the waist to mimic the empire style. It argues that many garments labeled Empire waistline remain within ordinary tailoring skills and surface as familiar cuts.
Stir two tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in cold water into boiling water. Add beaten yolks of three eggs and juice of one lemon with one cup sugar. Cook five minutes, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites until cold, pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream. This makes all good dishes.
The guide recommends dissolving a pinch of baking soda in dye water to prevent cracking and ensure even coverage. If shade is unavailable, mix colors to create it. For example blue with pink yields violet, yellow with green makes moss color, black with ecru yields yellow smoke. Rinse in cold water before hanging to dry and press while damp.
A vintage tips item suggests making a floor mop treatment by soaking a mop in crude paraffin oil then wrapping it in cheesecloth for absorption, plus a deviled eggs recipe. Boiled eggs are halved and yolks mashed with mustard olive oil ham or tongue, seasoned, and piped back into whites to serve on lettuce.
Vernie Otis Ader of Bainbridge and Susie B. Mclntire Roachdale are issued a marriage license. John F. Thrasher of Greencastle and Lelia A. Dale Roachdale also receive a license.
Helen, a nervous novice, confesses to Mrs Stevens that she pretends to ride. With encouragement she takes lessons to master reins and posture for a Sunday ride with Warren, spending savings on instructors to avoid the truth.
A humorous verse portrait of Jinks and his wife whose love of pricey hats strains their finances. The husband jokes about buying an aeroplane to replace hats while warning of mortgage danger and impending foreclosure as hats drive expenses beyond their means.
Prune Souffle Stew cooks two dozen prunes until tender then drains removes stones and chops prune pulp. Whites of six or seven eggs whipped to stiff foam sweetened with sugar folded into prune pulp then poured into buttered dish and baked 85 minutes. Serve immediately with sweetened whipped cream.
A young writer claims his hero dies mid tale while the editor argues the character should not meet that end before the reader. The exchange spotlights tensions between plot device and reader expectations in debut fiction.
Paris reports reveal a wealthy heiress insists there is no romance in her planned marriage to a Clermont prison inmate. She describes pity for the man and vows to aid him, even if transportation looms, while denying romantic motives and asserting her respectability.
In United States District Court in Pittsburgh a landmark equity suit seeks dissolution of the Economite Society founded by George Rapp. Ada J. Everett and Louisa R. Tyron of New Jersey sue as complainants with John S. Duss and Susie C. Duss as respondents over a $10,000,000 trust. The plaintiffs claim rights as Rapp descendants to share in the funds.
Carlos Philip Degen owner of a one man brewery in San Antonio for 34 years died at 87. His beer was judged by the U S Department of Agriculture as the purest in the country. He refused large offers to sell his brewing process. Since 1878 he ran a small in room operation on Crockett Street drawing many visitors.
In Glassboro New Jersey Allen Gooden of Jefferson found a February 16 1706 land sale agreement from Henry Treadway of Deptford to Francis Stanger of Greenwich township. The ink is faded but the parchment remains well preserved, likely among the oldest state documents.
At a Pottstown Pennsylvania picture theater Mis David W Bechtel collapsed and died from heart failure while laughing at the moving pictures. She had appeared in good health prior to the incident.
Lexington Kentucky officials announced a boxing course will be added to the college curriculum at the State University of Kentucky. President iarker confirmed the new program aims to broaden athletic offerings and boost campus fitness education.
Readable instructions describe making simple hangers from stiff paper or newspaper by rolling and tying cord at the center. The method promises a five minute craft to protect dresses from hook marks and wrinkles and save expense.
A DIY article explains using gasoline mixed with tube paints to color feathers gowns and fabrics. It claims any shade is achievable by adjusting paint to gasoline ratios and recommends testing on cloth. It warns to avoid heat or flame and notes lemon juice can remove paint stains from hands.
Take fresh pineapples oranges pears and peaches cut into round slices and chill. On each plate place a slice of pineapple orange pear and peach with a large red cherry stuffed with walnut on top. Pour cherry syrup over the course.
One of the cleanest and cheapest honey saving devices for households is confectioners paper. It is thin strong and moisture proof. Housekeepers who bake weekly will find it useful for wrapping bread and cake to prevent drying. It also serves in refrigerators to wrap fresh meat or fish reducing absorption of moisture and odors and saving space. Leftovers of meat and cooked vegetables stay moist. The paper keeps sandwiches and picnic dishes fresh for hours and pays for itself many times over.
A detailed method for preparing molded mackerel including simmering the fish with onion parsley bay leaf and spices, removing skin and bones, thickening the liquor with gelatin, moulding and chilling, and serving with a horseradish cream sauce seasoned with salt paprika and vinegar.
A brief guide on making curds from one gallon of milk using prepared rennet. Add one spoonful per quart, drain curd in a thin cloth without wringing, rinse in cool water, and serve with fresh cream. Powdered leaf sugar is suggested for eating, and prepared rennet is widely available at reasonable prices.
A summer dish with souring milk thickening quickly. Pour into a glass dish before thickening, chill on ice for an hour or two, then serve as a pretty addition to the supper table. Sprinkle with sugar and grated nutmeg for flavor.
Instructions describe canning string beans with salt water and a sugar flavor. Beans are cut, boiled, packed in jars, then the hot juice is seasoned with vinegar and poured over. Winter use includes parboiling, then adding cream butter and pepper.
Public notices list trustees and weekly meeting locations across Madison Mill Creek Jackson Monroe Marion Fillmore townships. Individuals including Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Aliver Stringer D. Be. Etcheson state office hours at homes or townships on specific weekdays to conduct official business as trustees.
A roundup of community events includes Ely Secobee’s birthday surprise, Mrs. Robert Howlett’s twenty sixth wedding anniversary dinner, and a social evening with refreshments. A. J. Pruitt visited Indianapolis on business while Milligan Young buys half interest in O. L. Jones Food Store and plans to move to Greencastle. Alpha Haines relocates to Tainbridge. Harvey York moves into Haines house. Pauline LaFoe visits North Salem relatives. Brown family reunion set for Cloverdale on the first Thursday in September. James Priest and wife return to Bainbridge after visiting Albert Priest and friends. Mr. Priest, nearing eighty, walked eleven miles. Mrs. John Clow of Anderson visits sister Mrs. Joe Brackner.
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