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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
3
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union report outlines a debutante’s velvet gown in nile green and black velvet with white ermine wrap. It highlights Vionnet draped neckline, paneled skirt, and blue accent jewelry designed to complement the season’s black and blue color trend.
Practical tips on storing eggs in water glass and cabinet supports. Advice covers washing silk and rayon, using asparagus ends for soup, keeping custards refrigerated, slip covers for light furniture, buttermilk as a summer drink, and fashion trends for velvet outfits with ermine trims in a society column style.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises shoppers to look for leg tags on turkeys showing inspection and grading. Prime and choice grades indicate tenderness and quality, with guidance on selecting weight and age for four to eight diners.
A farmer’s wife seeks ways to reduce scrubbing of kitchen linoleum. The article advises applying varnish to printed linoleum for a dirt resistant, smooth finish that only needs occasional damp-wipe cleaning, while also extending life and preserving colors. It notes removing wax with turpentine or benzine before varnish.
The article notes sizable uncharted regions remain in the Amazon basin of Brazil the Antarctic and Central Africa along with remote Pacific islands. It highlights ongoing exploration efforts by scientists and explorers seeking new geographic and ecological knowledge.
A young girl Rose plans a trip to visit cousins two hours by train but struggles to leave her fox terrier Bennie behind. Her mother explains dogs are not welcome at the cousins’ home and Bennie crying by the trunk shows the bond between girl and pet. Rose ultimately hesitates at the gate, not yet ready to depart.
Ten women in Phelps county Nebraska attended a sewing machine clinic led by Paul R Hoff from the state university extension service. Machines averaged seventeen years old with issues like stitch skipping and thread breakage. After the session, participants shared skills with neighbors, totaling 77 machine owners trained as part of county home management efforts.
Roll six medium sweet potatoes with skins on until tender then peel. Mash with one tablespoon butter three tablespoonfuls milk and sugar to taste. Stir in one cup raisins soaked overnight. Bake in dish with marshmallows on top until browned. Serves as a delicious meat accompaniment.
Civil War balloon observation by Union forces used for two years. Gen Fitzjohn Porter logged over a hundred ascensions. Count Von Zeppelin aided as observer. A Confederate note recalls scarce balloons and a lone silk dress patchwork craft salvaged after a tide exposed a vessel on the James River. Zouave regiments wore French colonial style uniforms with fez red trousers.
A USDA home economics recipe uses dried limas soaked overnight then simmered in lightly salted water. Tomatoes with cloves are strained to juice, bacon browned, onion and flour made into a sauce, then beans added and cooked until thick. Salt pepper tabasco season, with bacon strips served atop.
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union piece presents pimiento as a flavor and color booster for family meals. It outlines stuffed peppers with mushroom sauce, savory sandwiches, canapes, baked spinach, lyonnaise beans, liver loaf, spaghetti Napoli, spinach croquettes, cabbage savory, and iced orange soup, all using pimiento and other pantry ingredients.
O. E. Reed of the U S Department of Agriculture told the Greensboro meeting of the North Carolina State Dairymen about the dairy industry’s huge share of farm income. He cited 1927–28 data showing dairy cow output totaling about three billion dollars, far surpassing cotton, beef, wheat, and hog crops. He urged quality improvement to lift consumption and noted southern per capita milk use remains low.
Prof S J Brownell of the New York State College of Agriculture notes a shortage of good bulls. Surveys show over half of bulls are grade or scrub, and only a small share of pure bred bulls are registered or from cows with proven milk fat. Dairymen seek better bulls at ten to fifteen per township, needing about 3800 to 4000 bulls to replace scrubs in the surveyed area.
The article explains two key factors in dairy cow rations: digestible protein and total digestible nutrients. It warns that while protein supports milk production, excessive protein can harm cows, leading to burnout or fertility issues, and notes alfalfa provides protein-rich roughage reducing the need for high protein grains.
Reports from the herd improvement association testers show heavy losses in butterfat occur when separators are poorly adjusted or not cleaned. Common causes include mislevel separators, excessive vibration, irregular speed, dirty units, flushing with cold water, and similar issues. Losses may be three times greater in separators not washed after each use.
The consumer seeks clean milk for sanitary handling and to avoid disease. He notes typhoid fever septic sore throat and other illnesses spread by improperly produced or pasteurized milk and stresses safer dairy practices.
Brightest From three to twelve. That's the most important period In a child's growth. And that's the time many are retarded physically and mentally by energy sapping constipation. Watch your child mother At the first sign of bad breath coated tongue headache biliousness lick of energy or appetite give California Vig Syrup. This pure vegetable product will cleanse the little bowels without discomfort. It tones and strengthens weak stomach and bowels. Mothers everywhere are eager to tell how it helps children. Mrs H Mayer 1737 Marburg St Dallas Texas says I have used California Fig Syrup with Danny all his life in colds biliousness constipation upsets or children's ailments. It keeps him the brightest happiest six year old I know Emphasize the name California when buying to get the genuine.
A Cincinnati Enquirer humor item presents a quip between a thoughtful man and a bookmaker. The bookmaker notes he relies on the other fellow’s hope that he will win next time, delivering a wry take on betting and luck.
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