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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
3
Promote outdoor living with affordable lawn furniture patterns. Describes DIY lawn chair set table and settee built from patterns requiring no special tools. Includes prices for patterns and mail order details to East Bird Pattern Co Pleasantville.
As of May 1, 1948 the U.S. flag merchant fleet reached 3 542 vessels over 1 000 gross tons up from 3 577 on April 1. Of these 1 948 were in active service including 1 084 privately owned 833 government owned under bareboat charter 29 government owned under G A A and nine C 4 austerity vessels in service and two Panama railroad vessels. Inactive vessels numbered 1 594 with 48 privately owned temporarily inactive 138 under A A 1 407 in the reserve fleet and one Panama railroad vessel under repair.
The article notes Bartholomew Roberts, famed pirate, as a teetotaler who forbade casual cruising with women aboard. He was born in Wales in 1682 and died in 1722 after a career of capturing more than 400 vessels.
A practical guide emphasizes using fresh produce within two hours of harvest for best canning results. It covers selecting asparagus beans beets corn carrots greens okra and peas, noting tenderness color sweetness and stage of maturity for optimum canning quality. Plan equipment readiness and start water boiling as soon as harvests begin.
Detailed steps for washing jars and vegetables, preheating a pressure cooker, sterilizing equipment, and processing canned foods. Includes vegetable prep, jar filling within one inch, salt addition, lid adjustment, steam venting, timing from pressure gauge, and cooling on newspapers away from drafts.
Lynn explains enzymatic changes in vegetables during home canning. Darkening on top of jars signals activity, so choose deep red beets with full color and precook without removing skin or stems.
Practical advice on selecting vegetables and processing to improve home canning results. Avoid color issues by paring beets, pre cooking five minutes, and using ample water. Proper handling and juicy corn can prevent caramelization and browning during canning.
Eddie Collins’ watch cat saved pennies left by customers under the door. Police nabbed two youths who tried to retrieve money with a hooked wire. They admitted it had been easy before the cat started guarding the shop. The cat fought off the hook when Sgt. James Carroll tested the method.
Empire OBE. Ben Tanner, skipper of the Gold Coast troiler, says a sea monster approached his boat and acted oddly. Scientists think it may be a sea elephant, though sightings in the area are rare. Tanner notes the sighting has no relation to Whiskey Run reef’s name.
The estate of Albert A. Wareham a 79 year old recluse who died of malnutrition in Walworth county Wis was estimated at 100000 The property transfers from Stephenson to Walworth county reveal 72000 in securities in Freeport lock boxes and banks plus 25000 found on the couple after admission to Walworth hospital United States government securities comprise most of the assets Mrs Wareham recovered Tobias Steivang of Walworth named guardian
In Grand Rapids Michigan an aging 57 year old water plant relies on a 12 foot waterwheel to power pumps drawing water from three wells into a 50000 gallon storage tank. Owner Charles Russell charges old customers a flat 1 dollar monthly fee while new rates are 4 dollars every three months.
Devotional reading blending Scriptural passage 1 Kings 22 1 40 with Pasalma 138. The brief explores faith, guidance, and prayer in crisis, inviting reflection on obedience to divine will and trust in God amid uncertainty.
A July 4 1948 study highlights Micaiah the prophet who defied Ahab to speak God’s truth. It stresses honesty over popularity, the source of truth in God, and the penalties for disobedience, urging faithfulness in judgment and conduct.
The text argues belief drives both actions and outcomes, noting a global reaction to surface talk. It states that what a person believes profoundly affects their life and what happens to them.
FA SHION offers sewing ideas for home dressmakers with dainty youthful frocks and simple sewing tips. Includes free knitting instructions and a printed booklet inside. Price 25 cents.
The piece warns that electric fences kill people and animals each year especially children. It lists safety rules from the National Safety Council including using only approved controllers, proper installation with grounds and lightning protection, authorized servicing, and clear warning signs near fences. It also advises keeping children from tampering and avoiding wet ground contact near live wires.
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