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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
2
Readers seek affordable souffles as luncheon or dessert. The piece gives a chocolate souffle recipe from a chef in New York and a standard savory version, both baked in a water bath to prevent collapse.
A playful gossip note hints that Miss Degold wed a libertine and jokes about his alleged haste in spending her fortune. Local readers may recall sharper barbs about the couple in society circles.
Dessert recipes describe a vanilla souffle baked in a water bath and a strawberry rice mold served with cream or custard. Also included is a cabbage and apple salad with mayonnaise and chili sauce, garnished with chopped nuts. Prepared by Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
A playful exchange centers on Tom Huggins who kissed someone last night prompting remarks that he is game for anything. The chatty moment adds to local social buzz and hints at bold behavior around town.
In Klamath Falls Oregon horse theft once carried hanging as punishment is now limited to a two year penitentiary term. Judge William Dun can recently sentenced two convicted horse thieves to two years each.
Seattle pilot Murray Stewart ferried fourteen 50 pound boxes of dynamite to a Cascade mine and released them from 600 feet altitude. The cork packed charges did not explode, aiding miners recently cut off by a storm.
Keep waxen floors dry before polishing to prevent scratches and renew the finish when worn. Sweeten whipped cream with strained honey to maintain firmness and flavor. Fork a pie’s top crust to vent steam and prevent bursting. Choose heavy citrus fruits for more juice.
Smithsonian archeologists uncovered the skull of John Yokut Tualumniu on the shore near Buena Vista Lake in Bakersfield California. Three stone tipped arrows hit him in the head and neck while he sat by a fire and ate clams. The murder occurred centuries ago and the remains include the fire and fossilized clams.
In Guayaquil a pet sparrow that visited Don Rafael during illness was buried in the same coffin as its master. The bird watched the undertakers and collapsed just as the coffin closed, its heart stopped while still warm.
Dr Anton Elschnig head of eye clinic at University of Prague says America has most eyeglass users though European sight is not better. He notes many American women wear glasses while European women often do not.
A profile recalls John Sullivan assistant chief inspector in charge of detectives, praised for courage and keen memory, solving robberies and guiding lineups. Anecdotes depict his disdain for criminals, subway courtesy, and personal details from his 25 years without an overcoat.
The article explains the origin of the term horse power and its definition as 33,000 English units of work per minute. It notes that a draught horse’s power is about four-fifths of a standard unit and traces the evolution from plural horse powers to single horsepower.
A fragment from a humorous or satirical column jokes about waiters and ore talk, with playful wordplay and missing letters. It hints at a lively city newspaper voice but lacks clear news events or identifiable people.
In a humorous Swap ads exchange Mrs. S, a devoted reader, offers a cornet trade idea after a listing ends with an unclear phrase. The ad caller, claiming to be the advertiser's son, quips that he does not want music lessons from his mother.
A countrywoman visiting a London station watches a man release pigeons for a race. Inspired, she asks to keep one bird for her son Johnny before the rest are released, hoping to bring him luck.
A Dublin Opinion cartoon jokes that a plain girl with a squint helps deter shoplifters by misdirecting their gaze. The caption notes she is in a large shop and functions as a security measure despite her plain appearance.
A tailor notes the aim to provide durable clothing that endures until a customer can save enough to buy another suit. The exchange suggests focus on quality and affordability in a period retail setting.
A boy named Phil with a chest cold is being examined by his mother who listens to his chest before bedtime. After a quiet pause he asks if he is running, a moment captured by the Indianapolis News.
A humorous exchange from Stray Stories contrasts a man recalling how his bride once waved goodbye with sweet "Bye-bye" and later quips about "Buy-buy" after marriage. The tale plays on mistaken impressions and suggests playful consequences of changing language and affection.
In Pathfinder Magazine a playful line about women’s discourse suggests that women do not always have the last word. The exchange contrasts a woman speaking to another woman with a broader claim, implying varied commentary among female voices.
A fragment describes a traveler urged to stay on a road toward Coolangaboo and avoid a wrong turn near a hill with a church perched on it. The quirky dialogue hints at a rural, perhaps humorous landscape and a local landmark.
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