Harvest, rituals, and pets in a rural summer diary
The writer notes wheat stored for thresher work, canning raspberries cherries and beans, and experiments in brine packing for color retention. A playful section describes Whisky the cat and kittens and their dog friend Tippy, then Cicely’s thrifty clothing showpieces and improvised pyjamas made from old fabrics and dyed pink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicely
O.A.C
Whisky
Tippy
Tippy-dog
Mother Whisky
Aiso
Makeship
Parlor remarks on a candidate’s fiery speech
After the parliamentary candidate’s first meeting two supporters debated his impact. One doubts if he spoke with enough fire, while the other counters that the real issue was he didn’t put enough of his speech into the fire.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact grid of crossword clues including across and down entries. The list features painter velocity ledger package object nut confection thus weaken Cali forth small candle Discordia sheep existed sweet liquids Shafts of feathers land measure gone by measuring instruments places of action across sailor counsel archaic small mass sharpened Indian fish greeted earth goddess oil of orange flowers absconded felt bristly springs up revolving for demon dry crossbeams heavy nails glass sheet before out of prefix.
Homemade salad dressings mix and easy green salads
Simple homemade dressings combine salad oil vinegar onion garlic and seasonings for quick flavor. Easy old fashioned cooked dressing uses milk egg yolks and mustard to thicken then blends with vinegar and oil for a smooth finish. A spicy dressing adds peppers Worcestershire Tabasco and garlic for a zesty option. Chili potato salad combines potatoes eggs onion cucumber celery paprika and parsley with mayonnaise and chili until bright and creamy. Hearty salad bowl uses spaghetti endive celery onion green pepper radishes and leftover meat with French dressing for a chilled assemble-and-serve platter.
Gardening Tips for Weeds Iris Planting and Fruit Bags
This piece advises controlling crab grass by mowing lawns to 2.5 inches and pulling weeds by hand. It covers iris transplanting, root depth, bulb exposure, soil preparation with bone meal and ashes, watering notes, and splitting iris rhizomes. It also notes bagging grapes to deter birds and mentions cashew and pistachio nut family links, ending with a puzzle answer.
Post Grape-Nuts Flakes Get Double Breakfast Boost
A playful ad copy touts Post Grape-Nuts Flakes as a blue chip breakfast with two grains for energy minerals and growth. The speaker plans a grocery run to stock up for nourishing meals and rosy cheeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
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Oxford Street
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Austin Dorset
Austin Devon
Austin Ontario Motors
Midway
Yonge Street
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