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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
8
A period essay on iced drinks describes them as American in tone yet cautions moderation. It covers serving methods for summer beverages at piazzas and verandas, including glassware, fruit accompaniments, fruit rind prep, and the use of chilled juices to enhance color and flavor.
Mint Cup drink guide details filling tall glasses two thirds with cracked ice. Then add one quart of unfermented grape juice for lemony flavor and sweeten with sugar to taste.
Lime juice, grated sugar, tea and selmer water are combined in a glass with a slice of lime and two maraschino cherries, served immediately as a refreshing drink.
A playful instruction describes preparing a ripe watermelon by removing a small cube, pouring orange and lemon sauce, letting the melon rest three days, then slicing and shaping the pink flesh into glasses. It ends with a dusting of fine sugar and serving suggestion.
A fragmented OCR recipe describes making pineappleade using a large pineapple, cucumber strip, water for two days, strained with lemon juice, sugar, and a fruit garnish. It then instructs filling a pitcher with juice and adding lemon and orange peel, maraschino cherries, mint, and fruit crowns for garnish. It notes using up rind that is usually discarded.
A method of making iced tea by oiling glasses with shaved ice and a thin lemon slice, then pouring hot tea over it. The ice cools the glass and tea, preventing cracking and creating a delicious beverage for hot day luncheons or dinners.
A historic punch recipe uses three lemons and three oranges with one pound of sugar to extract oils. Boil sugar with water, dissolve, strain into a bowl, add pineapple juice strawberry juice red raspberry juice sour cherry juice currant jelly juice of lemons and oranges, chill on ice, then serve in a punch bowl with cracked ice.
A garbled collage of vintage home tips covers recipes for beverages and desserts, fruit canning, ants and pests, and quick kitchen fixes. Instructions mix amounts, substitutes, and warnings, mentioning sugar, water, acids, and self serving hints. It reads as miscellaneous guidance for cooking, cleaning, and improvised pest control.
The September issue features The Modern Nursery by Mildred KK Smith and Perdita's Problems by Alice Chittenden, with standout value for homemakers. Photos illustrate the practical guidance. Miss Cory contributes Physical Culture letters, reliable and well seasoned. Fashion articles cover Fashions in Shirt-waists and Novelty Is Men's Wear, with an enlarged color plate in the fashion section.
An advertisement claims Holcomb's Headache Powders cure vihers and vows to cure you. It markets a medicinal powder with bold assurance, urging readers to trust the product for relief.
C D Hemming argues in American Federationist about the union label as a historic hallmark of organized labor. He ties the label to education, price fairness, worker welfare, and anti monopoly aims, portraying it as a beacon of unity, equality, and patriotism guiding future progress.
Fragmentary quote contrasts two enduring principles the common right of humanity and the divine right of kings. It asserts a consistent moral stance across forms whether spoken by royalty or commoners, insisting people work earn bread and trust justice over authority. The language echoes 19th century rhetoric.
Secretary Frank Duffy of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners states the annual report is complete as employers nationwide organize for a potential clash with labor during this pressurized period.
The fragment blends reflections on summer life, gardens, and a fading melody with a political screed urging support for a party ticket. It juxtaposes lines about a budding rose and a smiling soul with a critique of the Dave Till stance and a jab at a presidential candidate, ending with a satirical monkey metaphor about newspapers and leadership.
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