07 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
1
During the war women joined railroad work in large numbers filling clerical roles once considered unsuitable. After peace they leave most positions yet many remain in railroads and banks as clerks tellers and advisers to women clients. A bank official praised women as efficient trustworthy and capable while noting future advancement depends on the women themselves.
A lyrical poem describes geese returning north, honking as they cross the southern sky. The vision of geese they write names on the sky, signaling thaw and renewal. Rivers warm, ice melts, crocuses bloom, and vines shake free as spring arrives with geese overhead.
An after dinner crowd watches a white mouse in a spinning disk cage as it runs in circles without advancing. The narrator compares human effort to the mouse, urging self assessment and focused actions to ensure real progress in life and work. The piece stresses checking stock, books, and efficiency to avoid futile labor and to guide future endeavors.
A terse item notes Sophia Beb Heth as winner in a festive event titled Mother’s Cook Book Parade. Garlands and smiles frame the scene as she leads a joyful crowd, reflecting a ceremonial triumph carried with rightmost eagerness and cheer.
Old time dessert guide describes simple custards telatine jellies and light ice cream suitable for children. Includes rice pudding with vanilla whipped cream apricot jam and a gelatin cream froth dessert with lemon juice, sugar and vanilla.
In the fifteenth century French epicures sought a delectable sweet from Spain that traveled via Portugal where quinces were turned into a paste. The Portuguese term marmelo gave marmalade its name, initially tied to quince preserves before oranges dominated modern usage. The term should denote quince preserves, and orange marmalade is a misnomer reflecting shifting production and language.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the article outlines practical lunch packing tips for children. It covers choosing varied breads, using parchment and paraffin papers, and selecting boxes or baskets adaptable to carry and keep foods clean. It advises avoiding spoilage in hot weather and offers napkin and packing guidance for school lunches.
A householder can make a sponge box from a dry goods packing box to regulate bread dough temperature. The design includes two removable shelves, galvanized iron for heat distribution, a thermometer, and a heat source such as a kerosene lamp or a small lamp. Maintain 80 to 88 degrees F for quick bread, or 65 to 70 F if overnight rising. A shallow water pan moistens air. sponge and dough rise on the upper shelf. Also contains simple home dishes like dumplings and steak, tuna loaf, parsley sauce, mock lobster chowder, and ox tail stew for practical winter meals.
The health and appearance of children reflect their diet. If they are strong, well developed, and energetic, food agrees with them. If they are listless or ailing without a disease explanation, mothers should consider adjusting what they eat.
Household advice covers cooking methods and pantry hacks. It promotes oven baking for onions and includes coconut pudding with meringue, coconut tapioca pudding, coconut biscuits, and fried noodles. Details specify measurements and steps for each dish.
A brief historical clipping quotes George Long defining true greatness as living with an honest purpose, a just self-estimate, frequent self-examination, and steady obedience to right, regardless of others' opinions.
A short quotation from John Ruskin on work and amusement, noting that proper occupation blends pleasure with labor.
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