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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
Experts offer several excellent methods for preparing asparagus including serving fresh stalks whole kept in cold water to remove sand, boiling tenderly then buttering and plating, or cutting into pieces to cook with rice in a double boiler. It suggests soups and souffles, and urges using asparagus during season for flavor and nutrition.
Practical guide notes asparagus can be eaten plain or in salads and pairs well with milk and eggs. It suggests using asparagus as a meat substitute when combined with cereal for a filling meal.
The article outlines USDA guidance on canning prep including clean containers, washed products, and selective fruit and vegetable use. It also notes lime milk for disinfecting, using quicklime slurry to sanitize sick rooms and structures, and emphasizes sanitation in dairies and barns.
Farmers work harder using their feet and Allen's Foot Ease powder relieves tired and blistered feet. The antiseptic powder cools and soothes, prevents fatigue, and is sold in stores for 25 cents.
Father Charles B. Moulinier of Marquette university school of medicine says global scientific activity centers in the United States and will continue to do so if funding remains. He cites the Wistar Institute of Philadelphia as a key player, translating journals to China Japan and South America and developing dyes to rival Gruebler. A promising young Philadelphia chemist aided by the institute’s support is highlighted as an example of U S research leadership.
Christian Science Monitor notes parallels between Marshal Von Hindenburg and Soult in boasting of driving the English to the sea. It recalls Wellington’s retreat near the sea and questions whether Hindenburg will change course or press an ill advised attack as Haig and Wellington faced similar odds.
A brief note states three meals daily including Indian meal oatmeal and corn meal, issued amid coverage of the Wadsworth gas attack. The terse item labels the meal plan as a response to food or gas-related disruption, listing the three components as the daily provisions.
A navy youth has devised a collapsible fire escape similar to ship rope ladders. The device attaches to a window sill in a hinged container so opening the window folds it out and drops the ladder. It includes an automatic mechanism to keep the ladder away from the building wall. This safety feature offers clear advantages.
Revival of the wooden shipbuilding industry highlights labor-saving devices including a grooving and planing machine shown in Popular Mechanics Magazine. Weighing about 66 pounds it can be powered by compressed air or electricity and is claimed to perform the work of 15 to 20 men using manual tools.
Farmers working long hours under the sun are urged to eat properly and guard health. Drink shade breaks and use EATONIC after meals to relieve stomach and bowel complaints. The ad promotes BATONIC, a remedy from H L Kramer, with a guarantee and mail order option from FATONIC REMEDY CO.
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