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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
To make jam sort ripe berries and set aside the even ones. Mash the rest and strain juice through a jelly bag. Measure juice and for each pint add a pound of sugar. Boil until a drop gels on a plate. Weigh berries and add equal sugar, simmer until set. Fill jars and seal. Raspberries can be done similarly.
A hot sugar mixture is boiled with water and cream of tartar, then butter is added. After reaching soft crack, the mixture is buttered and cooled, edges folded, vanilla or lemon juice added, then worked until very white. It is pulled into long strips about an inch thick.
Mix a cup each of wheat and graham flour and cornmeal with salt. Dissolve baking soda in milk, add molasses. Scald dry ingredients with boiling water, then stir in warmed milk and molasses. Beat hard, steam three hours in a covered mold, unmold, and dry in a hot oven for ten minutes.
A vintage recipe describes lining a deep pie plate with crust, simmering canned tomatoes into a thickened stew, and filling the crust. The dish is topped with coarse cracker crumbs, bits of butter, pepper, salt, and a pinch of sugar, then baked.
Prune Cornstarch recipe uses milk heated in a double boiler with eggs sugar and cornstarch. Thickened mixture is flavored with vanilla, folded with chopped prunes soaked overnight, then poured into a mold to cool.
Boil two tablespoons arrowroot in a pint of water then add one cup sugar and juice of two lemons. Boil five minutes, cool, then beat in yolks of two eggs and mold. Serve cold with beaten egg whites and powdered sugar spread on top.
A simple baking note lists ingredients for quick oven gems using sour milk whole-wheat flour baking soda water sugar salt egg and melted shortening. The method instructs beating the mixture hard for several minutes and baking in heated gem-pans.
The author advises on treating hard water for laundry by drawing ample water three or four days ahead and exposing it in tubs to air and sun. This natural aeration softens the water for washing tasks without soda.
Beat one egg light and a half cup sugar. Add a half cup milk a teaspoon melted butter and one and a half squares grated chocolate. Fold in one cup flour and a teaspoon baking powder. Steam for an hour and serve with whipped cream.
The recipe directs peeling a large yellow squash, cutting and stewing until very soft, pressing through a sieve. To one quart of squash pulp add another quart of milk, a cup of sugar, eight beaten eggs, and spices, then pour into an open crust and bake to a golden brown.
Practical advice on cleaning and purifying living spaces. Shake lime for purifying cells, wash grease with hot soda water, flush pipes weekly with copper solution, wash and scour cookware, stop leaks with soap and whiting mix, beat carpets to loosen dust, tenderize meat with vinegar, and treat mildew with lime chloride and buttermilk.
Selection of comments and criticisms on day’s happenings. Notes on historical items. Homely women and homes are discussed in a homespun tone.
A witticism questions why the steel magnate would not choose the beef-packing trade as a path to poverty, implying a contrast between wealth and risky ventures. It reflects a humorous criticism of wealth preservation ideas in the era.
City officials warn that using fire escapes for storage creates serious drawbacks in a fire. The finding highlights safety risks and potential obstruction during evacuations and rescue operations across residential buildings.
After noting the gaiety in European capitals, Mr. Watterson wonders if Newport might surpass them in festive display and social bustle.
The Washington Post notes the Irish insist the proper spelling is O'Yama and mentions he fights like one of them.
The article notes Rockefeller’s fondness for driving, linking his wealth to oil as the motive power behind his fortunes.
The Nation editorial line suggests if President Roosevelt would address the servant-girl problem, women nationwide might consider drastic action over race death by their own hand.
Scientists warn that disease germs appear in numerous items and advise boiling all consumer goods used, excluding ice, to reduce contamination risk.
A man endures a grim lesson from a harsh reality as another tale of success in fiction contrasts with personal hardship. The line between entertainment and lived experience remains stark and unforgiving.
A reflective remark notes that a man who attempts a reputational theft will find generous space for his deeds in the press, while the assassin benefits from publicity regardless of motive or quality.
The article outlines two routes for advancement: entry into the Senate and securing an appointment on a Federal commission. It contrasts pathway options, noting the busy season pressures and the importance of strategic positioning for career progress.
The article notes 1842 measures were passed in the last Congress session. It remarks the railway rate bill would have numbered 1843, but senators seem to doubt the superstition that odd numbers bring luck.
A St. Petersburg illustrated paper was reportedly suppressed after its editor called Hamlet's nature weak and vacillating. The action reflected alleged treasonous offense to a Danish prince amid thawing Russo Danish relations. The prince’s own line is quoted as context.
A distant city patient found a pair of gold nose glasses left in his abdominal cavity after appendectomy, with no explanation from the surgeon. Another patient carried a steel forceps from his operation for some time before its discovery. The piece notes this as a growing custom in some places.
In the past a man died in the village of his birth and was the son of the family circle. He knew his grandparents and ancestors and found life within kin and friends. Now the boy stays home less and pursues distant ambitions, losing ties to forebears and full names, risking selfish habits.
Louis Kossuth's son Francis Joseph Kossuth visited Vienna to explain that Hungarians remain loyal to the Emperor as King of Hungary if they are granted a separate parliament a distinct diplomatic service and independent army and governance. He outlined Hungarians resolve to manage their own affairs despite loyalty to the crown.
The article recalls historical chemistry aims like the philosopher’s stone and contrasts it with modern agriculture. It notes Napoleon era beets contained 4 to 5 percent sugar, while Colorado beets now reach about 30 percent sugar. Fertilization experiments have increased yields by over a ton an acre, about 25 percent, shifting focus from alchemy to agricultural science.
A remark on the experimental bureau of the Department of Agriculture highlighting its diverse benefits to the country. The note underscores agricultural innovation and its economic impact, reflecting on transformative programs and ongoing research.
The piece argues Mr. Roosevelt champions a simple life and warns against modern infant care becoming overly complex. It contrasts indigenous practices with contemporary用品, mocks current baby gear, and asserts parental responsibility grows with each child while urging caution and reservations from the Tribune.
The text explains how Japanese involvement in Asia boosts interest in the Orient among Americans. It describes pidgin English as a practical trade jargon used by English and American merchants in Chinese port cities to communicate with Chinese traders. The article likens pidgin to a universal business language evolving to facilitate commerce across Asia and India.
Charles Ross of Burn wood Pennsylvania has bred crowless mute roosters. The two full grown birds do not crow, possibly deaf or dumb, yet otherwise resemble roosters. They are hybrids of Black Spanish and Wyandottes. He plans further experiments to test crossing outcomes.
Mouston Post notes a quip between His Logic and Mr Batcheller as they discuss whether marriage exists in heaven. The exchange hinges on the paradox that heaven’s perfection would negate earthly institutions. The brief back and forth highlights a churchly debate in clever, humorous form.
A fragmented quotation discusses women confronting aging and willpower as an object lesson, noting a ten year difference as a comparative example. The text offers a snapshot of attitudes toward aging and self restraint.
In a notable turn, a woman’s actions alter a man’s life path. The article frames her influence as a pivotal moment, detailing the social and personal consequences within their community.
A compact selection of items from the B Times includes comment on historical happenings and news notes. It mentions Kansas and the Standard Oil Company with a sharp quote about return.
A terse quip suggests a small figure attacks a larger party, highlighting discord and personal jabs over substantial issues. The remark underscores performative criticism in public discourse and the dynamics between contrasting figures.
A fragmented note suggests Paris fashion turns to kissing as a social statement. Observers claim such trends spread to cities where babies and fashion mingle, reflecting changing manners after sixty and beyond.
The remark notes a timeless question about human pride in life and legacy as figures like John D. Rockefeller and J. Pierpont Morgan were rising to prominence, suggesting a shift in moral contemplation before their busy careers.
A Philadelphia student received a medal after presenting a collection of insects to his school. The report notes a past practice of lashing in schools, contrasting it with the current commendation for curiosity and science.
A person who consumed fifteen plates of ice cream and a pork sandwich is hospitalized. The remark notes relief at avoiding a cemetery.
A church deacon in North Carolina reportedly drank to settle an election bet, reflecting a vow to honor political wagers. The incident highlights personal conduct expectations for church leaders.
A magazine posed the question of how a robin detects spring and the punchline answers, in comic fashion, that it does not. The joke plays on the idea that a bird lacks awareness of seasonal change and simply responds with a playful negation.
The New York Telegram remarks that money often brings unhappiness while a child notes salt spoils potatoes without it. The exchange reflects a humorously framed view of wealth and taste.
The article reports Mrs Chadwick found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States. It notes the federal case details and the government’s pursuit of restitution and penalties. Unclear other specifics are referenced in the text.
A magazine article frames family budgeting as cultivation with the advice that the safest crop is the salary, while trimming expenses for tobacco and occasional haircuts to balance household needs.
The quote defines a pessimist as a person who chooses both evils when faced with two options. It reflects a witty, philosophical take on attitude and decision making attributed to Carroll D. Wright.
A New York man was forced to obtain a special permit from the corner before burying his amputated leg, a situation illustrated as a cautionary tale on how post operative steps can demand paperwork and delay.
The sentence notes a controversy over Dr Osler calling his sixty year old joke about chloroforming men. It comments that the Englishman’s sense of humor faced scrutiny before his seriousness was accepted.
The 1904 world merchant fleet growth favored Great Britain as over half of new tonnage comes from British yards. More ships were built on the Clyde than anywhere in the United States, a fact celebrated for Britain but reflecting poorly on the United States which supplies a large portion of cargoes carried by British ships.
A new Livingstone township grows near Victoria Falls along the Cape to Cairo Railway. A large hotel rises at the site and the town is expected to become a major hub. The name Livingstone, tied to the explorer, may futurely echo Washington or Lincoln in Africa.
The article traces how the United States moved from appointing unseasoned ministers plenipotentiary to sending trained diplomats as ambassadors. It notes past practice of political consolation posts, then explains a modern policy emphasizing professional, trained diplomats and a clear career path from legation secretary to Secretary of State, highlighting John Hay as a model of this new trajectory.
A fragmented line contemplates whether individuals, akin to crowd farmers of achievement or labor, have changed or progressed over time. the passage hints at expectations spanning past eras to the present.
An essay argues that modern business life overemphasizes constant activity and neglects rest. It warns that overtaxing mental and nervous energy harms vitality and moral vision, urging healthier alternation between work and relaxation to restore discipline and public trust.
A Georgia cabin discovery holds a violin in a plush lined case with gold fittings. Believed by August Gemuender to be a genuine Stradivarius from Cremona 1722, the instrument recalls a history of Cremona violins in early America and a faded inscription supports the claim.
The article argues Russia's military weakness and internal changes signal a shift toward democracy that could reshape European power, reduce warlike tensions, and lessen militarism's burden on budgets. It notes geopolitics center on Russia and predicts Europe may move from autocracy to republican institutions.
A gardener Alois Valesch and his wife were sentenced to death and seven years penal servitude for killing lodgers to steal their money. Their daughter received seven years for being an accessory. They buried the bodies in a garden and abandoned the infant in a forest. The husband later exposed the crime to seek revenge, leading to their arrest.
A fragmentary quote shows Lim declaring an ambition to be remembered after death. The text suggests a plan to “borrow money from them” and mentions a Cleveland leader, but the context and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary note suggests men clashing over rides in carriages or patrol wagons. The terse line hints at social tension and moblike behavior as identities or roles blur in a terse urban vignette.
The report describes a public gathering in Madison with participants referencing a first inaugural event, sensory details include parade routes and community involvement. Local observers note a festive atmosphere and discuss potential implications for future civic traditions.
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