Darfur Ward Reflects British Rule and Desert Life
A National Geographic prepared overview describes Britain’s control of Darfur as a newly administered region near the Sahara. It details the overland march, the planning of Um Kedada, town development, local dwellings, harsh climate, millet farming, and daily life of Arab and Negro communities.
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Darfur
Sudan
Great Britain
Sahara
Africa
Ais
Um Kedada
el Fasher
Sara Pengane
Soudon
Britain
Nigeria
Can asparagus be hot packed for home canning
The United States Department of Agriculture endorses the hot pack method for asparagus and most vegetables. Eat and prepare asparagus in uniform bundles, boil briefly, pack hot into jars or cans, salt each quart, and process at 210 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Cool and store, discarding any spoilage. Farmers' Bulletin 1471-F is offered free while supplies last.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Care of Leather Coverings
Leather furniture coverings last longer when rubbed with castor oil to restore dried oil. Rub in well and wipe off excess to avoid dirt buildup which can darken the leather and transfer to other surfaces.
Using Bacon for Flavor and Food
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the guide promotes bacon use in sandwiches and hot dishes. It details club style fillings with lettuce tomato and bacon, plus outside cooking over a fire and pairing with eggs vegetables and greens for flavor. It stresses frying bacon slowly to avoid burning and notes bacon fat should stay light brown.
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United Stated Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Cream Cheese Ideas Elevate Salads and Dressings
Nutrition notes tout neufchatel and cream cheese as rich sources of protein fat calcium and phosphorus aiding the typical calcium short diet. Recipes show hollowed green peppers stuffed with cheese balls rolled in herbs chopped nuts and cheese mixtures with vegetables or fruits, even frozen mousse style served on lettuce.
Cough Medicine Sparks Quip in Clapboard Springs
Mrs. Fiddlin urges Jim Fiddlin to take more cough medicine while he protests its taste and quality. The exchange reflects a lighthearted moment in Clapboard Springs as quoted by the Kansas City Star.
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Mrs. Fiddlin
Jim Fiddlin
Kansas City Star
Unwelcome Patronage Parable at the Bank
A witty snippet recounts a patron who visits a bank to draw money but jokes he drew only from the inkwell to fill his fountain pen. The exchange highlights humor over petty cash and practical nontasks.
Doctor Advises Balanced Meals Inspires Cafeteria Jokes
A humorous Boston Trans line questions what a doctor means by balanced meals. The quip suggests that someone carrying a personal tray in a cafeteria may cause a meal to spill if not balanced.
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Boston
Boston and Java for the tourist
A foreign restaurant owner greets a traveler with a playful exchange. The tourist orders a plate of Boston and a mug of Java, seeking quick service and a friendly, informal tone.
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Jake
Boston
Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Varicose Veins
Public notice-like endorsement claims two ounce bottle Moone's Emerald Oil fully potent to shrink varicose veins and absorb piles. Advised to apply twice daily until veins return to normal size with druggist on sale.
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Moone
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Seil
Red Sea
West African
Mecca
French Equatorial Africa
Aweshr
Sultan Ali Dinar
Nig Watsay
Darbar
el Abeid
Khartum
Suakin
Port Sudan
Jidda
Arabian
Young
Scholls
A. Berry Co
Dept. W
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Pearl St
N. Y
Adv
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Hardway & Cathey Bankers Mortgage Bidg
Houston, Tex
Houston
Galveston
Great Patriotic Society
Citizen Patriotic Society
Halsey
Newark
N. J
McConnon and Company
Dept. T
Memphis
Tenn
Stover Inc
Dept
Detroit
Mich
J. BE. Willis
Cito
A. H. Santacht
Glenellyn, m
Bullard Machine Works
Roseboro
N. Cc
Boyle
Doyle
MacDonald
Pepsin Syrup Company
Mount Illinois
OR. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
BAYER
Aspirix
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