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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
5
A readable guide on efficient room by room cleaning and thrifty kitchen and housework hacks. It covers planning work time, cleaning methods for woodwork wallpaper and fabrics, simple recipes like Cheese Puffs, and DIY ideas for curtain stretchers and a compact pie stand.
A brief, odd instructional note describes treating curtains by pasting edges with newspapers and flour, tying and laying them, then hanging after shaking out dust. A camphor scent is suggested to keep them fresh. Includes a program and box supper at Rovia with Mabel Richardson as teacher in December.
A historic note advises bleaching linen and cotton using sun exposure as the safest method. It describes soaking fabrics in rinse water with Javette, then soaking overnight for stronger whiteness, followed by thorough wringing and air drying.
To dry clean the curtains lay a clean sheet on the floor spread the curtains and mix one teaspoon borax to one pint corn meal. Sprinkle layers over each curtain and roll the bundle, then shake and lay flat to remove dust and wrinkles with an iron if needed.
A fragmented historical recipe describes warming sour milk gently on a stove to prevent tough digestion. When curd separates from whey, heat is applied to speed separation, then whey is poured off. The curd is turned into a dish, salted or seasoned to taste, and served with light cream or optional additions.
Recipé book offered for household use contains two cloth bound blank volumes with indexed recipe pages. Priced at 75 cents, designed to organize old recipes and clippings. Useful for gathering odds and ends of paper into a handy volume.
A fragment describes almond cookies with one egg one tablespoon powdered sugar one tablespoon flour and one tablespoon butter. Instructions mention cutting very thin stripes of almond and sprinkling on top, then baking in moderate heat. The text ends abruptly with a partial line about a cutter.
A fragmentary note describes soaking something overnight until tender, draining juices, cutting fruit into shreds, arranging trace leaf, and sprinkling pecans before covering with cream in a quick salad concept. The text is garbled and lacks full steps or clear ingredients.
Fragmentary text shows unclear reference to internal faults or peculiarities in a group or individuals. No clear names, places, dates, or actions emerge to anchor a factual summary.
Contested letters and figures reveal tension in the Progressive party as women seek roles and leaders pledge support. Prominent names such as Pinchot and Garfield are cited, with calls for Senator J L Jrist, Congressman Victor Murdoch, and Governor W Stubbs to back any organization they choose. The piece also notes a Kansas court publication notice and broader reflections on virtue and character amid political maneuvering.
The piece contrasts practical wisdom with genius, noting that clever ideas alone fail without action. It argues sensible people seek steady, sufficient effort, likening it to fueling the fire with potatoes to steady progress and avoid idle brilliance.
The text shows a fragmented dialogue referencing industrial export byproducts, imports, and an unnamed senator's remarks. It mentions objections and a self made man, plus a claim that bacteria are not necessary to life and a French minister noting essential microbes for growth, with chicken claimed to be free from microorganisms.
In a distressed hospital ward a woman groans aloud as she begs a nurse for relief and declares she cannot endure the pain. The fragmentary text captures a moment of suffering and urgent care.
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