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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
3
Readers may encounter chef notes on using certain celery stalks and aromatic agents as flavorings in preserved foods. The text discusses potential edible salts and extracts, with method hints for preparing stews and flavoring blends, mentioning cloves and pepper in a rough recipe format.
A fragmented OCR excerpt offers hints on rice based dishes and variations. It mentions boiled rice served with sugar, rice croquettes, and possible rice bread ideas. It also references cornmeal and bread related terms, plus scattered notes on preparation and serving.
Fragmentary, scrambled OCR lines reference teams and players with unclear names. The text mentions tenders, a game or match, and possible code names but provides no verifiable details or outcomes.
A fragmentary report discusses dietary potatoes and potential health benefits, noting claims about substances that may affect digestion and blood sugar. It mentions consumer interest and questions whether these products provide real advantage over standard potatoes.
A small amount of glycerin with water is advised to create a lather for washing flannel fabrics. The guidance notes a couple of teaspoonfuls of glycerin can help produce a smoother lather when cleaning garments.
A tablespoonful of glycerine added per pint of jam prevents crystallizing. The suggestion promotes smoother texture and easier spreading.
Instructions describe sterilizing jars in boiled water, using airtight closures, and arranging jars in a boiler. Procedures cover cooling times, sealing, and handling to prevent air leaks. The text includes steps for canning meats, with notes on proper timing and safety, plus later recipe fragments.
Fragments outline steps for a nut mixture with prunes and berries. Mentions Steuart and Tedspeanfuls chpieaguren as garbled names. Instructions reference stirring, standing, and mixing nuts with water instead of cider, plus a note on two epider and half hour timing.
The text presents a playful but unclear scene involving a pudding and a beclnge. It mentions Lenieve Trem and a server preparing a dessert before serving, noting the cuteness of pudding and Sauer while focusing on consistency and presentation.
Guide describes softening a sponge by soaking in cold water and adding borax. It instructs pressing with a spoon, heating slowly on a hot plate, then removing the sponge and rubbing with dry cloth before a final rinse in cold water.
To clean silk blouses wash the fabric with care. Target collars and cuffs first. Use a soft rag dampened with water and mild soap. Rinse and air dry to avoid damage.
A fragment describes preparing celery for storage to use as a flavoring. It instructs washing peeling and drying, then sealing in a tightly closed jar or tin can for later use in soups and stews.
A note on cooking unpolished rice until tender in ample water then seasoning with salt and serving with cream and sugar. It claims unpolished rice is more nourishing than polished rice commonly sold in markets.
A kitchen tip advises beating in the unbeaten white of an egg to thicken cream that refuses to whip. The method promises quicker, smoother texture improvements for dessert preparations.
Built in cabinet designed to store an ironing board from floor to ceiling with a matching kitchen trim finish. Materials include chamber six liinges snap lock brass strips and a back screwed to the wall with a hex formed from six small strips. Hinges on the side and a frame built from three inch strips surround the opening.
An old column explains a long preserving fruit cake with rich ingredients and slow baking plus wrapping in waxed paper. It then shifts to expert insurance guidance detailing automobile coverage options and common broker gaps in explaining clauses and limits.
An Indiana inventor offers steel extension rims bolted to both sides of a truck rear wheel to prevent mired wheels on soft dirt or sand. When tires sink, the outer six inch and inner four inch rims engage, giving ten inches more bearing surface per wheel and increasing traction without on hard roads.
Pour three tablespoons of rice into a double boiler with one cup cold water. Boil half an hour then add three cups of milk and cook until done. Stir with a silver fork to avoid breaking the rice. Stir in some butter, sugar, and spice, then bake to form a browned top.
Recipe describes draining canned peaches, preparing a crust with flour salt baking powder egg milk and butter, pressing peaches into the dough, topping with sugar and butter, then serving with peach juice or whipped cream. Mentions specific measures but includes typographical errors.
A vintage instruction notes how to repair worn knee stockings by making a large tuck around the leg to cover holes. Cut the tuck to fit, leaving a seam or dust, and the stockings will look and feel nearly new as the legs remain long enough after the tuck is taken.
To prevent color loss soak fabric in cold salt water before washing. Use strong suds from white soap dissolved in warm water. Wash quickly rinse in cold water and dry in the shade to keep the color vibrant.
Squeeze the lace first in hot water then in cold water. To stiffen lace dip it in milk. Press on a padded board on the wrong side with a fairly hot iron for best results.
A kitchen tip suggests using plain salt to scrub brown oven stains from dishes. Rub the affected dishes vigorously with salt to remove marks and restore shine. This simple method leverages salt’s abrasive properties for household cleaning.
Step by step guide to applying two nomtuid wax polish using cheesecloth and chamois for an even finish. Notes include long lasting results, dirt removal, and retouching techniques with quick drying enamel and gasoline-dampened rags for primed areas. Includes tips on brushwork and avoiding dirt under enamel.
An early automotive lubrication system uses a float in the oil line to illuminate a dash pilot light when oil is circulating. If the pump stops or oil runs low, the light goes out or flashes as the float rises and falls, signaling potential engine damage.
August Outing warns that filtering fuel through insulating chamois can generate static electricity, causing sparks and explosions during tank filling. Using fine wire gauze reduces risk, and discharging the funnel by touching and keeping contact with the tank avoids shocks.
Motor fashions for men in the 1916 17 winter season follow modified military effects with a came tort first idea. Soft plaid fabrics prevail with looser longer cuffs designed for utility and appearance. The trench coat is the latest for winter driving with large pockets for essentials.
Winter wet roads rot rims and cause tire damage. paint rims to protect wood and spokes from cracking. Dress rims with the body work for a cleaner look and lasting condition. If local rim paint is unavailable, cover rims with paste graphite and proceed. Pointing wheels is the owner's responsibility to maintain individuality.
The article contrasts train and automobile stopping distances at 25 to 40 mph, noting trains require about 1,200 feet to stop while cars need about 30 feet. It emphasizes trains can weigh up to 3,000 tons versus cars under two tons and urges motorists to adopt a careful driving policy to avoid collisions.
When driving wheels sink into mud and lose traction, the text suggests throwing brush or similar material into the mud to thicken it and regain grip. The guidance emphasizes creating a path for traction rather than external devices.
The dialogue notes a character ignorance about a fugue while contrasting with a hypersensitive family quarrel said to be carried on by southerners through generations. This reflects a narrative voice in a Boston Transcript context.
A fragment references a tonic laxative claim and a political remark about anxiety during Christmas. It mentions a person asking about anxieties, a claim of a crazy gift, and a note about Groves signatures on an item. The text shows promotional style and social commentary with unclear context.
A London Chronicle summary notes a German invention by Herr Huster of Brunswick, a meatless sausage that can spread like butter and keeps indefinitely. It is touted as epoch making and military friendly, while the article questions ingredients and impact on the poor.
Heal your skin troubles with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Bathe with the soap, dry, and apply the ointment to stop itching instantly and clear pimples, blackheads, redness, and roughness. Removes dandruff and scalp irritation, heals rough hands and most baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with Book. address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A steamship reaching San Francisco reports sailing through a sea of pumice off Sydney. The floating material, likely from a submarine volcanic eruption, ranged from marble to tea plug size and was hurled aboard as waves surged. The vessel spent several hours crossing the affected area.
A foreign critic says Americans are extravagant while Aliss Cayenne replies about quirks in spending on luxury and war. The piece notes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry use and common oversights like mis-spellings and advice about frugality.
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