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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
8
A long read on a themed luncheon and travel farewell for a traveler. It describes menu ideas with rice and chop sticks, centerpieces, and a musical program with a violinist and singers. An economy contest among four hostesses spurs simple gowns and shared readings.
A quirky invitation describes a Chinese themed party with red cardboard invites, vertical writing, a laundry bill gag, and decor suggestions using Turkey red fabrics, red and yellow flowers, Chinese lanterns, paper umbrellas, and festive superstition.
Dressy little pinafore described for white muslin or lawn. Front center insertion with lace, back cutaway, Valenciennes lace and insertion details. Neck has lace-edged frill, ribbon tie in front. Wide lace-edged frill decorates hem. material list includes muslin lace and insertion.
Advice on handling compliments and correspondence to seem personally attentive. Emphasizes making others feel special, avoiding humblebrag refrains, replying with specific remarks, and addressing people in the second person to boost reception and sociability.
Rural New Yorker answers a correspondent on making butter from one cow using two one-gallon pails with a bottom tube and corks, vent holes in the covers, and a 20 cent setup. A candy pail or tub and well water suffice to set milk for cream. 45 degree well water takes 12 hours, ice saves frequent water changes. The piece ends with a health ad about constipation and bowel issues.
Instructions describe setting milk in cold water to separate cream, churning twice weekly, and aging cream for proper texture. It covers temperatures, equipment like dash churns, washing, salting, and forming pound rolls. Also notes on skim milk use and cottage cheese from souring milk.
Experiments show pond water is the worst water source for dairy cows. Deep wells springs and running water are best. Cows wading in ponds muddy the water and render it unfit for use.
The phrase appears as a misquoted line in a Chicago Tribune clipping. It reflects a witty remark on judgment bias and highlights a brief humorous aside rather than a full news item.
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