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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1898
Page
3
A Lowell Weekly Journal department invites reader contributions on recipes hints and thoughts. Light verse about kissing the cook appears alongside practical tips such as adding salt to coffee cutting ammonia for cleansing polishing glass stale sandwiches toasting bread and sewing lamp wicks together learned in camp.
A reflective column discusses culinary tips and kitchen practices from short cake distinctions to proper boiling, herb picking, and safe cooking. It covers home made sausage dressing, lobster quality checks, stationery fashions, olive oil in dressings, and how light and air affect house function and health.
Household hints advise cutting out sprouts from old potatoes and avoiding sprouts as inedible. They say good macaroni is yellowish and swells, fat should have activity or be paired with bread or potato, and suggest baking rhubarb pie without an under crust.
This column shares two vintage dessert recipes including White Mountain Cake with sugar butter milk flour eggs cream of tartar soda and raisins or nuts, and Cream Pie detailing eggs sugar flour baking powder salt milk and a milk thickened cream layer.
One cup finely chopped boiled ham one cup bread crumbs two cups hot mashed potato one large tablespoon of butter three eggs and a speck of cayenne pepper. Beat ham butter pepper and two eggs into the potato. Let cool shape into croquettes. Roll in bread crumbs dip in beaten egg then crumbs. Fry in hot fat two minutes.
The New York Post cautions that health and food fads breed a fear of food which can cause harm. It urges observing general hygienic principles, trusting a healthy appetite, and avoiding overthinking meals while noting children often eat without worry.
A heritage note discusses serving etiquette at a diner. The consensus favors placing soup and dishes on the left to avoid disturbing the diner, while self serve items are passed to the left. Waiters pass plates from their left, carry large dishes with a napkin, and stand on the left of the carver ready to take plates.
The Wichita Eagle described Mrs Horworth's Friday party as a great success. Guests used large pearl-handled knives at luncheon and borrowed silver spoons from Mrs Grandther, highlighting the social snarl of neighborhood rivals.
Captain BE Weaver U S Army who has acted as muster ing officer for Massachusetts regiments and is to recruit the Fifth at Camp Dewey has been appointed lieutenant colonel. Provisions are made to receive about 1400 men at the camp with nearly 600 recruits and the ground is in excellent condition. The Learned's pond water supply pumps have been kept in operation and flushed to ensure pure water for the troops.
San Francisco dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Merritt readying the cruiser Philadelphia for sea by July 1 as he seeks to reach Manila swiftly. The move aims to support the Philippines administration with rapid deployment amid ongoing tensions.
Capt Weaver expressed no wish for a volunteer regiment role yet friends say he would welcome front service with the Fifth. Col Whitney would gain an efficient officer whose militia ties and leadership are highly regarded. Lieutenant Colonel Oakes of Charlestown seems unlikely to join the front with the Fifth as Governor and officials indicate.
Preparations for the arrival of the Fifth Regiment at Camp Dewey continue with heavy mobilization. Only the Sixth will rendezvous, next Thursday, as tents are pitched and equipment prepared for 227 men and officers. The regiment will be quartered on the camp’s right, cater its own meals, and be armed immediately by Capt. Landy with full accoutrements on hand.
An advertisement claims indigestion is catarrh and that catarrh of the stomach causes indigestion. It asserts Peruna cures stomach troubles including acid, headache, loss of appetite, dizziness, and arm weakness. A testimonial from Mrs. N. K. Brown of Alexander, N.C. says four bottles cured her. Sold by all druggists.
A third and fourth squadron of transports are slated to sail for Manila, with ships City of Puebla Peru Alameda Acapulco and others from Puget Sound Hong Kong and Australia. Maj Gen Otis to accompany the force as Manila mission accelerates for Gen McArthur’s troops. Additional ships Victoria and Olympia may join if registry permits.
Justice Phillips announces an opinion in Rhodes vs Missouri Savings and Loan Co. that building and loan associations in Illinois may not derive funds from large investor subscriptions or pay dividends on stock. The ruling narrows permissible funding sources and excludes paid up and non participating stock features, limiting ability to earn high interest.
Fire destroyed the finishing department of King Powder company at Kingsmills Warden county last night. Two men allegedly started the blaze near midnight. one badly burned, dragged away by the other who fled toward South Lebanon. A stranger, possibly a foreigner, was captured nearby and is unable to speak clearly. Loss about 2000 dollars. the plant was not yet ready to supply government contracts.
The article extols California Catarrh Cure as a carefully prepared remedy behind medical history changes. Testimonials claim relief from catarrh, headaches, and nasal pressure after using Campbell's drugstore product, noting benefits for colds and hay fever. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, triple price elsewhere.
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association officers informally discuss Bay State hospital ship plans for about 120 berths and nurse quarters with improved ventilation and sanitary arrangements. Dr. C A Siegfried, stationed at Newport torpedo station, reviews plans and suggests modifications based on Solace experience. The group seeks a suitable waterfront storehouse to store supplies between sailings to the front.
In the 30s Admiral Dewey then a commander impressed Navy Yard workers with calm discipline. An incident on Charlestown street showed his quick, quiet way of handling a potential brawl as a big sailor challenged him and backed down after Dewey’s composed smile.
Salem June 20 Henry Harrington a prominent citizen died this morning from a bullet wound suffered Saturday afternoon on Cabot street when Frank P Frame of Beverly discharged a revolver carried in his pocket during an electric car ride. Harrington born 1830 Salem had worked in watchmaking and leather manufacturing and leaves a wife Lydia Fr Nichols.
Mrs. M. T. Brown, state regent of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution, died at her Springfield home after a yearlong illness. She led state DAR activities and served in a key regional role. Her death was reported in Springfield on June 20.
John Allen, arrested Saturday on an indictment for robbery, was arraigned in the Superior Criminal court before Judge Stevens and held in $1000 for trial after pleading not guilty. The 1897 indictment linked Allen with four others for the April 22 robbery at Dr Patrick Morris drug store in the south end. Frank Howard alias Joseph F Steinberg and David Cummings were sentenced to life and 25 years respectively.
No other medicine has equalled Hood's Sarsaparilla in the cures it accomplishes in the severest cases of dyspepsia sick headache biliousness etc Insist upon having Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Beacon Hill reports the Senate began its day with a calendar of six pages, two pages longer than the slate it started with on Thursday last. The session on June 20 reflects a busier agenda as lawmakers review bills and topics in the special correspondence from the State House.
Mr. Hayes of Lowell introduces a bill to abolish the Massachusetts Hospital for Con sumptives and Tubercular patients board of trustees and appoint a governor chosen single commissioner to oversee hospital completion and maintenance with duties identical to the former board.
The Senate debated a bill to require Boston voters to select 12 alderman nominees per ticket. The measure was engrossed 21 to 6 despite opposition. Debate covered a pension bill for a late street department employee widow and a plan to let Boston mayor appoint temporary department heads, which was defeated.
A pithy rule extols planning to seize favorable odds and curb expenses. It contrasts a prudent house with Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy kept on hand against a shiftless approach that delays care, risking big veterinary costs and lost opportunity. Ellingwoods & Co. sells the remedy at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central corners.
A Ansonia Connecticut mother Mrs Nellie Dunn credits Doan's Kidney Pills with strengthening her 11 year old son's weak kidneys and stopping nocturnal bedwetting. She urges other mothers to use the remedy and warns against ineffective alternatives. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by Carter and Sherburne and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents at 60 cents.
The message communicates that directions to the store are straightforward and customers can always find it on deck, emphasizing reliable access and visibility.
Armour offers concentrated beef extract and vegetables tablets at 25 cents per package. Compact nonperishable item pitched for quick nutrition, with emphasis on value and practicality for households seeking shelf stable protein boosts.
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