Friendly Bugs Guard Wheat From Pests Across The Plains
A government program disperses tiny gnats and parasitoid flies to curb Hessian fly damage in wheat fields of Northern Kansas and Oklahoma. The article explains how parasitic insects naturally regulate pest populations, reducing outbreaks of grasshoppers, green bugs, armyworms, and other threats, likening the system to a vast, unseen fire department protecting crops.
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United States
Bureau of Insects
Insect Bureau
Coulee City
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
F. M. Webster
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Hoodoo healer used medieval medicine to swindle wife
Warrant issued for Mrs. Wunderlich for practicing without license and collecting $110 under false pretenses. Enoch Muller accused her of hoodoo cures as his wife neared death. he described eggs, passes, and a dog meat ritual before realizing the deceit and seeking Board of Health help.
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Enoch Muller
George Wunderlich
St. Louis Dispatch
Elizabeth Bermel
Wunderlich
Board of Health
Change in Historic Hotel Kaiserhof in Berlin
The Kaiserhof in Berlin is being modernized marking a shift from its historic role as the court hotel where emperors foreign princes and diplomats stayed. The Glasgow Herald notes its loss of old character amid Americanization shaping Berlin and Europe. Historical prominence at Wilhelmsplatz opposite the foreign office is highlighted.
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Kaiserhof
Berlin
Glasgow Herald
Kaiser
Lord Beaconsfield
Marquis of Salisbury
Prince Gortschakoff
Count Andrassy
Count Schouvaloff
Europe
M,. de Blowitz
Fourth Estate
Radziwill Palais
International Labor Congress
Automatic lid garbage can patent features foot lever and gravity stop
A new garbage can design uses an automatic lid that remains in place and opens by foot pressure. The lid is lifted by levered extensions engaging pins on a steel trap and closes by gravity when released. A rear loop acts as a stop to prevent overrotation.
Peach Jelly From Fresh Ripe Peaches
Peel halve and stone a dozen ripe peaches then boil with bruised kernels for fifteen minutes. Make a thin syrup with ten ounces sugar and a half pint water, add grated rind and strained lemon juice, strain through a jelly bag, dissolve one ounce gelatin, pour into moulds and chill until firm.
Cherry Pickle Recipe Card
A simple cherry pickle method combines one quart large cherries one half pint vinegar one pint sugar twelve whole cloves a small piece mace. Boil vinegar sugar and spices five minutes then cool. Dry cherries place in a glass jar pour cooled mixture over them seal and keep in a cool place. They will be ready to serve in a week.
Molasses Cookie Recipe From A Historic Kitchen Ad
A simple historical recipe instructs mixing one cup each of molasses sugar water and one teaspoon each of soda ginger salt cloves and cinnamon. Add sifted flour to form a dough not quite stiff, roll to half inch thickness, cut rounds and bake in a quick oven.
Rice Muffins With Rice and Butter
A simple recipe lists one egg two and one half cups flour one cup milk one cup cooked rice one quarter cup melted butter and half teaspoon salt. Combine salt with flour then mix in rice and fingers, add egg milk and butter, bake in buttered gem pans.
Leftover Soup From Vegetable Scraps Boiled Then Strained
A simple guide to making leftover soup by boiling cabbage leaves tomatoes celery parsley carrots onions and potatoes. Drain through a coarse sieve and season with salt and pepper. add roast gravy if available for flavor.
How to Prepare Sweet Peas in Sugar Butter Sauce
Pour peas into a colander and rinse well. Transfer to a saucepan with three large spoons of cold water, salt, a pinch of sugar, and a lump of butter. Place the pan in another hot water bath, cover, and cook for thirty minutes.
To Improve Canned Goods Flavor Through Fresh Air
A June Delineator contributor suggests opening hermetically sealed vegetables and fruit a couple of hours before use. The oxygen return reportedly removes the odd flavor common to most canned items.
Apple Johnny Cake Recipe Card
A simple batter uses one pint white meal two tablespoons sugar one half teaspoon salt one half teaspoon soda one teaspoon cream of tartar milk to make a soft batter three apples pared sliced mixed in order and baked in a shallow pan for thirty minutes.
Salmon Salad From Pantry to Plate
Remove bones from canned salmon and chill. Flake salmon with minced celery and pickles, add cucumber if liked, season with paprika, pour French dressing, and serve on crisp lettuce.
Cocoanut Souffle Recipe with Almond Essence
Scald a pint of milk and whisk in a cupful of grated cocoanut. Set aside to cool, beat five eggs light, add one teaspoon almond essence, mix. Bake in a pudding dish and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Making Grape Juice From Grapes and Water
Remove stems from six quarts of grapes and place them with one quart of water. Bring slowly to a boil and strain. Return juice to the fire, boil once more, then bottle and seal while very hot.
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