Cooking Ham: Soaking Baking Broiling and Variations
Questions on ham cooking cover soaking times for different hams, including Virginia and country smoke hams. Methods include oven slow baking at 300 degrees, boiling before finishing, skin removal, pastes, sugars, vinegars, spices, and sauces. Broiling tips emphasize high heat and immediate service, with varied accompaniments like milk baked slices and fruit glazes.
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Virginia
New York
All American Favorite Ham and Eggs Highlight
Unusual ham leftovers can flavor omelets creamed dishes or stuffing. The column notes baked ham with pineapple as a centerpiece dish, listing an eight pound ham with bay leaves onion peppercorns brown sugar allspice cinnamon crushed pineapple vinegar mustard and cloves.
Mesmerism origins and history from 18th century
An inquiry traces mesmerism to Friedrich Anton Mesmer, a German physician, who in 1775 introduced the science in Vienna. The piece notes Webster's definition and mentions debates over legitimacy and medical use, with a short, era-appropriate digest along with a Bell Syndicate recipe excerpt.
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Friedrich Anthoney Mesmer
Vienna
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Mystery Meal and Missing Dress Scene at Headquarters
The text outlines a ham recipe with bay leaves cloves peppercorns onion and spices then details a separate incident where Mrs Pitman accused Miss Alice Ziebur in Chicago of a clothing theft at police headquarters. Ziebur reportedly had her dress gloves stockings and lingerie removed, while Mrs Pitman walked away with a bundle of clothes.
Woman Confronts Dress Thief At Busy Chicago Intersection
Mrs. Frieda Pitman of Cheyenne Wyoming identifies a woman wearing a stolen dress at State and Madison streets. Pitman, sure of her clothes, demands the wearer reveal the origin of the garment.
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Frieda Pitman
Cheyenne
Wyo
State and
Madison Streets
Pitman
Jaguarundi Riddle: Brown and Gray Cats Named Jaguarundis
A playful verse describes jaguarundis, shy desert and tropical cats that look alike yet differ in color. It notes their habit of prowling along streams, hunting water birds, and swimming across rivers with ease.
Burlesque Girls in New York Quietly Endure Harsh Rules
A 1933 Bell Syndicate report outlines life at Forty second street burlesque houses. Performers work from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with daily rehearsals and strict rules. Hundreds compete for vacancies, with officers stressing morality while managers curb scandals.
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New York
Primrose Path
Atlantic City
Forty-second Street
Household tips and fabric care advice from 1933
A reader column offers practical guidance on preserving fruit with vinegar or lemon juice to cut sugar, buying standard linens for longevity, using a feather brush to dust gilt frames, avoiding linen cloths that wear gilt, airing blankets on windy days for softness, and correcting stiff cake by beating in an egg gradually.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
Parrot Teachings Spark Household Quarrel
A mother accuses Willie of teaching the parrot to swear but Willie denies it saying he only told the bird what it must not say. The exchange suggests a domestic misunderstanding over a pet’s language.
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Willie
Wall Street Voices Emphasize Voice in Trading Floor
An interviewer notes strong vocal presence is vital for stock aspirants on Wall Street. Brokers cite hearing distinct clerks amid floor noise, with traders tuning out others as each voice stands out for alerts and orders.
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Wall Street
Consolidated Press
Curb
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Appetite Boost
Medical pamphlet touts California syrup of figs as the sole remedy for sluggishness and constipation in children. It claims a coated tongue, bad breath, dull eyes, and poor color improve next day as appetite returns and energy increases.
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California
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