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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
2
The Federal Trade Commission secured a pledge from a major cigarette maker not to use claims that smoking its brand promotes health or slenderness. It cited sensational testimonials by actresses that claimed health benefits, noting many never smoked or used the product. The FTC deemed such claims false and a sharp business practice.
The piece reflects on how inventions once considered impossible are now ordinary. It notes a 45 minute air communication between New York and London and a call to Admiral Byrd, praising human intellect while warning against assuming final limits as science advances toward space exploration.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers leads a campaign against illiteracy noting 5 000 000 literate adults and 1 500 000 school age children not attending school. It cites Calvin Coolidge’s proposed cabinet level Education Secretary as a precursor and calls for action.
A description of rice as a versatile food option for meals and desserts. It notes boiled rice with butter and sugar as a hearty dessert for children and suggests serving with milk and fruit for a complete meal. Practical cooking methods are offered to make rice appealing.
Fold whipped cream into a cup of cream with half a cup of sieved fruit or fruit preserves. Sweeten to taste. Use jam marmalade or jelly as substitute. Beat three egg whites stiff and fold in place of cream.
A recipe for a delicate rice soup using a white sauce and simmered onion. Mix a milk-based sauce with an onion infused milk, strain, and combine with equal parts of well-cooked rice gruel. Variation adds more onion pieces for stronger flavor and suitability for invalids.
Rub to a cream half a cup of butter and brown sugar heat in a double boiler and add gradually the beaten yolk of one or two eggs. Cook slowly until thick stirring constantly and season to taste with lemon. Add a little spice if desired.
Combine one third cup butter with one cup sugar and one tablespoon flour. Stir in one and a half cups boiling water and simmer until smooth. Add chopped lemon without peeling and seeds removed.
The article describes making plain boiled rice with a dry, mealy texture and a sauce built from stewed tomatoes onions and vegetables. It notes you can vary flavors by adding vegetables or substitutes like vegetable oyster or okra for a different finish.
A recipe instructs to cream six tablespoons butter with a cup of sugar and a teaspoon cinnamon. Beat in one egg, then gradually add one cup boiling milk and serve immediately.
Mix two cups Lyonnaise potatoes with one to two cups diced cooked bacon and one beaten egg plus one to two cups milk and parsley. Pour into a hot pan with two tablespoons butter or bacon fat and cook over moderate heat until browned.
A simple method to soften butter with boiling water then gradually blend in two cups of brown sugar. Add grated nutmeg for flavor, beat until light and creamy, and serve cold as a dessert topping.
Velvet coated metal or wooden coat hangers keep garments from slipping unlike uncovered hangers or those wrapped in silk.
The article notes rice is high in starch and contains some vitamins but little fat or protein. It advises serving rice as the meal’s main component with protein and fat sources to balance its nutritional profile.
When white window shades become soiled rub them with a rough white flannel cloth dipped in flour to clean. The technique uses simple household materials and aims to restore brightness.
Raw text advises to rub talcum powder around water marks and gentle brush with a soft brush to make the marks disappear. The guidance suggests using white talcum powder and a mild brushing motion as a quick remedy.
A brief note states that picture and dust hinder marking the paper. No further context is provided to identify people, places, or events.
A notice advises using grease solvents like benzine or turpentine to remove grease from leather without damaging the surface. It warns never to use gasoline as it is injurious to leather.
When paint dries on white fabric, sponge the spot with hot apple vinegar to remove it. This simple method uses common pantry items to lift paint without harsh chemicals.
A simple dressing recipe combines yolks of two eggs with cold water butter and hot vinegar salt whisked over heat until thickened. Shred a half cabbage and pour the hot dressing over it, serving immediately.
A short tip notes placing a raw potato slice in airtight containers with tobacco or cigarettes keeps the tobacco from drying out. The advice describes a simple moisture-preserving hack likely shared in a household or domestic guidance column.
Gentle rubbing with peroxide removes perfume stains from linen and allows it to dry. This works well on linen but should not be tried on other fabrics unless you are very experimental.
Use weak tea to dip lace and achieve a cream shade. Add a cube of sugar to the tea to help set the color.
A simple combination of pumice powder with regular toothpaste can lift stains from teeth when brushed. Researchers note the paste abrades surface stains and lightens discoloration with repeated use.
Silk stockings fade after a few washings. Rinse them while new in water with a little vinegar to prevent fading for some time.
Cut bananas in half lengthwise and scoop centers. Fill with chopped nuts diced apricots and chopped maraschino cherries blended with dressing. Garnish with whole maraschino cherries. The dish combines fruit and nut mix for a decorative fruit salad presentation.
Lesson for July 13 surveys Jacob in Genesis 25 28 29 and 38. It traces birthright schemes and blessing treason then Bethel vision and vow and finally Jacob's return with a new name Israel. The study frames honesty, unselfishness, and learning from experience through these events.
A contemplative line by James Martineau prompts readers to seek the divine beyond homes and common symbols, suggesting spiritual presence eludes only rigid spaces and times. It argues faith resides where heart and world meet, beyond Eden grass or Gethsemane moonlight.
A short devotional line expresses gratitude as gratitude to God makes even a temporal blessing feel like a taste of heaven, attributed to Remaine.
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