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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
The text presents a reflective fragment on excess and deficiency, urging prudent self-control as wisdom. It contrasts oversaturation with deprivation and hints at moral restraint as a guiding principle, drawing on classical language to frame self-discipline.
A fragmented quote highlights a habit of sitting and eating as a central theme. The text suggests routine consumption and sedentary behavior. No identifiable people or organizations are named.
A discussion on how sauces elevate puddings and dishes, comparing seasoning to painting. It notes that balance matters, with whipped cream over rich puddings, egg sauces for suet puddings, and salad dressings needing measured vinegar and oil. It ends with hints of onion juice asafoetida and garlic in meat sauces.
The article extols mutton as a nutritious meat popular among Jews and sheep regions. It notes digestibility for invalids, economic advantages over beef, proper preparation to avoid wool flavor, and tips for broth making and cooking at low heat to maximize nutrients.
A collection of practical tips on shoe care fabric shine and leather protection. Includes sandpaper for suede sheen linseed oil for squeaks and waterproofing, cleanable bed comforter protectors, shellac coated matting maintenance, hazel rose water for skin, oatmeal thickener for soup, ironing with loose gloves, vinegar for soft hands, preserved ginger in vanilla sauce, jelly cake rolling trick and greasing pans with lard instead of butter.
A collection of maxims on criticism liberty education and love warns against excesses. It mocks insomnia excuses and the lure of wealth while urging prudent choices and timely work before success or danger arrives.
A brief note states that Se Theiss Education involves the drawing out of faculties. The wording suggests a focus on improving mental or academic capabilities through specified methods.
The writeup lists several recipes including Fish Pudding Chicken Hash Cabbage Salad and Cheese Souffle with instructions on preparation cooking times and serving suggestions. It features practical steps such as removing fish bones chopping ingredients simmering chicken and baking souffles in a hot water bath.
A newspaper note reports quaint silk prints and vivid colors set to dominate summer fashion. Designers embrace floral silks brocades and crepons with dramatic belts and belts and Turkish sashes to create varied waistlines. Neck ruffles and tulle are likely to appear as warm weather approaches.
Fashion notes describe slim draped gowns with narrow skirts and sashes of velvet rose trims. The season favors soft heavy silk suits, loose extreme coats, and draped slashed skirts. Despite conservation efforts plumage remains popular with aigrettes and paradise feathers guiding trimming trends. A black taffeta parasol features gold ribs and satin rosebuds on edge and handle.
The piece notes a popular trend of colored batiste gowns corset covers petticoats and decorations in matching tones for boudoir decor. Lace trims such as shadow Val Cluny baby Irish and Venise are favored on gowns and petticoats. The fad is expected to fade with rising heat when white becomes preferred.
A guide to enlarging a lingerie waist by adding lace inserts at the back opening each side, and repeating the same method at the shoulder under-arm seam and sleeves. It also suggests widening the collar accordingly for a proper fit.
The article urges a straight, slim silhouette through a well designed corset acting as the figure's foundation. It warns against seeking a tiny waist, recommends a low corset, a waist two to three inches larger, and hips held in tightly with a flat front for comfort and a straighter look.
A vintage dress sketch features a deep saxe poplinette dress with a left front seam, velvet bow trim, cream satin collar, and black belt. Materials listed include 4% yards poplinette 40 inches wide, about 14 buttons, % yard white satin, and % yard black satin.
The article explains how hard water with lime or gypsum hardens vegetables and prevents beans from tenderizing, while soft water can leach flavor from many vegetables. It notes salt helps onions retain flavor, and recommends soft unsalted cold water for broth extraction but hard or salted soft water for boiling to trap juices. It advises sealing pores when adding meat and using soap as a simple test to distinguish water hardness.
A French chocolate cake recipe from a New Orleans cook describes making a choux paste with water butter sugar flour eggs then baking into small rounds. When cool the pastries are filled with vanilla whipped cream and glazed with chocolate icing for serving.
Begin with unbleached muslin squares as foundation. Cut a plain color square into a quarter circle shape and stitch it at one corner. Four patches radiate to create a half fan and join with a similar block to form a full fan. When blocks multply, join into a large top, line with cotton, add lining, and quilt.
Cut ribs or neck of mutton into neat pieces and brown in a round kettle with half a cup hot water. As liquid boils away, add boiling water to cover and simmer until tender. Include carrots, celery, turnip, onion, tomato, and parsley, cooking about twenty minutes before serving. Finish with green pepper, flour to thicken, then season and serve.
Split six crackers and soak them for thirty minutes in cold water. They will double in size. Remove with a skimmer without breaking and place buttered side up in a hot oven. Bake until puffed and brown for about half an hour. Serve with stewed or pressed fruit and whipped cream if desired.
A quick batter uses one cup scalded milk poured over two thirds cup oats and stands five minutes. Then add sugar salt lard melted butter and flour mixed with baking powder plus one beaten egg. Bake in greased gem pans twenty to twenty five minutes.
Practical kitchen tips suggest wrapping a joint in thickly greased paper and keeping it covered in the oven to trap steam and prevent drying. Another tip says to speed up double boiler cooking by adding salt to the outer boiler water.
A simple dainty uses ham slices fried in butter with currant jelly until just ready to burn. Serve on a hot platter and garnish with parsley for an easy Sunday night meal.
A woman confronts Cindy about a man in the kitchen claiming to be her brother. The man insists he is only keeping company with Cindy and not related. The scene ends with the woman puzzled by the conflicting claims from Cindy and the man.
A four year old near Central Park West tells a girl calling from the fence that he cannot come over because he must take a bath. He then says he does not think the rest of it needs to be said.
A patient with inflammatory rheumatism blames his wife for his condition. He says she keeps the air damp by crying, commenting that the doctor advised avoiding damp places. The friend asks how he is, and he answers badly, maintaining the humorous complaint.
After a crushing loss, humorist Irvin S. Cobb offered to brighten the Yankees with a prank. He asked Frank Chance to gather the team so Cobb could reveal a mock third base as a joke to lift spirits.
A remark questions a man’s credibility and accuses him of being a hot air artist. The reply clarifies he acts as an advertising agent for a new furnace product.
A humorous item from the New York Mail features a boy denying theft of a mince pie and claiming he will never be the same man again, mirroring a domestic quip that circulated in amused public life.
A Chicago man reports lasting relief from dyspepsia after using Grape-Nuts, saying four packages rebuilt his appetite and stomach function. He credits improved strength and overall health, noting the product builds body, brain, and nerves. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville brochure.
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