The Third Degree
A historical note appears noting copyright of The Third Degree from 1900, published by G. W. Dillingham Company.
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
7
A historical note appears noting copyright of The Third Degree from 1900, published by G. W. Dillingham Company.
Howard Jeffries, son of a banker, drifts into dissipation under Robert Underwood at Yale. A failed business ruse and unpaid loan trigger fear of arrest as Underwood faces exposure from Bennington. Howard returns drunk, stirs trouble, and leaves Underwood to his grim prospects.
Underwood faces strict ultimatum as Bennington demands immediate return of property entrusted to him. The visitor pleads for time to settle debts while denying wrongdoing, but Bennington insists enforcement will proceed and items will be seized tomorrow.
In a dim sitting room Howard, a drunken former classmate, pleads for $2000 from Underwood to start a business after being cut off by his father. Underwood remains cool, hints at prior loan, and dismisses the visit as he resumes his work as Howard begs and vents prideful resentment.
A newly opened College of Housecraft presents a six month course in home economy and housekeeping for brides and women entering matrimony. The school operates as a regu lar house with pupils doing all tasks and offers dayworker and shorter terms, plain uniforms, and optional private rooms at extra cost.
A brief note reflects on optimism not needing formal attire, suggesting confidence thrives beyond appearances. The piece hints at modest demeanor over tailored elegance, underscoring practicality in attitude over fashion.
Medical science advises drinking water with meals rather than between. The article notes water aids stomach activity during digestion and that bread meats vegetables and fruits contain high moisture. It warns against gulping water to wash down unchewed food and says the danger of diluting gastric juice is minimal.
Instructions describe building a clothes line elevator with heavy end posts set three feet in and out, smooth to avoid snagging fabric. A five foot lever uses a 2x4 hardwood piece bolted near the top, with a supporting block and a button to hold the lever upright during hoisting.
Wash celery cut into inch pieces use outer stalks if desired. Boil in malted water until tender then rub through a sieve. Heat a quart of milk until thickened and proceed as directed for cream of spinach soup.
Mix to a smooth paste one table spoon of flour with two heaping tablespoons of butter. Stir in one quart of boiling milk gradually to avoid lumps. Stew one can of tomatoes until soft then strain. If very acid add half a teaspoon of soda. Combine with thickened milk and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Sweet clover honey blended with dairy butter makes a delicious sandwich spread between bread slices. Mixed with minced yatétaw and note and useed in the same way the sandwiches are also fine.
A coat of white varnish applied to rugged arraw matt suitcases and shopping bags makes them look better and work better. The varnish sheds water and makes them waterproof.
Wash two quarts of spinach in a double boiler with a pinch of soda and no water. Cook until tender then rub through a colander. In a saucepan cook flour and butter until bubbly, stir in a quart of milk, mix until smooth, add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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