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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
7
A collage of old quotes and home cooking tips including prohibition banter, jokes, and a long list of recipes. Recipes cover candy fondant, hot biscuit, orange sauce, honeycomb pudding, and margarine blends. Also includes light humor and social commentary.
The article describes two cabbage dishes: boiling and frying with onion and stock, and a sour variant with vinegar. It also traces alfalfa’s history from Persia to Europe and the Americas, noting its spread through Spain, France, England, and to the western states, with Utah and California as early centers.
An early 20th century notice promotes Seattle lodging options near the depots and docks opposite City Hall Park. It advertises the finest dollar room in America with detached bath for one person at 1.00 and a two person rate with private bath, highlighting affordability for travelers in the Frye Street area.
The report highlights road improvements over 40 miles leading to Fredericksburg boosting corn and dairy output. Milestone figures show dairy products rising from 60 tons annually to 11481 pounds by 1908 and 1911, with a sharp increase in rail shipments and overall production after the road work.
Guidance on lifting hay water and grain tanks on wagons urges avoiding lifting with two wheels on one side. When needed with one or two helpers use a long pole to tilt axles and raise wheels, keeping weight balanced and minimizing lifting injuries.
The text emphasizes cooling milk promptly to about 50 degrees. Lower temperatures slow bacterial growth, delaying souring and helping maintain freshness.
A rust proofing technique uses 200 parts ben zine to one part paraffin. Dip steel articles in the solution and let them dry in heated air or a dry room until benzine evaporates, leaving a protective film.
An old recipe recommends four ounces of Rad Salts to flush kidneys after meat consumption. It claims meat creates uric acid that overworks kidneys and causes backache headaches dizziness and stomach upset. The remedy advises a single tablespoon dose and notes nighttime urination relief.
A sick man, Mr. Proctor, protests that unless his condition improves soon he will never return to the high-priced Dr Will. The Boston Transcript notes his statement underscoring concerns about doctors' fees and care.
An advertising claim touts Carets as a remedy to relieve liver and bowel discomfort. It promises immediate cleansing, regulation of digestion, and removal of toxins, with a 10 cent box said to keep the stomach sweet and head clear while you sleep.
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