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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
7
A curious trio of statements notes that somnambulists do not walk with arms extended, snow’s absorbent quality dries clothes at very low temperatures, and the pupil of the eye rhythmically expands and contracts with the heartbeat.
Rinse plump raisins in hot water to plump them for baking and dust them with dry ingredients to prevent sinking. Dust light bulbs and globes to keep brightness. wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Add glycerin to pig skin glove rinse water to soften leather. For tender scrambled eggs use water instead of milk. Do not use whey drained pasta water as starch substitute.
Smithsonian researchers examine a prehistoric practice among Indians of Mexico and the southwestern U S that flattened the back of infants heads. In extreme forms it created horned skulls with side and frontal protuberances, first reported from a skull found near Vera Cruz by a French anthropologist about a century ago.
A vintage guide explains perfect ripeness for canning fruit and vegetables. It covers strawberry jam, strawberry rhubarb jam, raspberry juice jelly, strawberry sunshine preserves, and flavorful uses for pork and chicken with oats of cornflakes and almonds. Practical steps include sugar, pectin, paraffin sealing, and water bath or pressure canning.
The menu lists broiled trout with buttered new potatoes fresh peas tossed salad hot biscuits strawberry jam and a pineapple sundae. A beverage is included and the section notes a recipe is given.
A simple fruit drink combines orange juice lemon juice pineapple and ginger ale for four glasses. Chill well then serve over chipped ice for a cooling evening refreshment. A quick omelet topping and easy meals follow with crabmeat tuna celery green pepper and eggs baked in ramekins.
A physician, unnamed, swallowed Nile blue 2-B dye to test its safety in humans after animal tests showed some dyes slow cancer growth. The university reported the dye stained tumors, slowed growth, and extended survival in animals but proved toxic in humans. Cancer Commission notes potential for tracing cancer progression.
Pattern No 1760 offers a dainty summer outfit for toddlers in sizes 12 to 20 with 3% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14. The Spring and Summer FASHION book includes special features fashion tips and a free pattern insert. The wing sleeves lace trim and compatible slip and panties add to the ensemble. Pattern No 1675 covers sizes 1 to 6 years with yardage for dress slip and panties.
Former king Michael of Romania applies for a Washington DC drivers license and signs only Michael. When asked for middle and last names he insists he has none. He pays the $3 fee and receives a license addressed to Michael only.
Two oil companies are constructing facilities to convert natural gas into synthetic gasoline and expect to begin production in about a year. Standard Oil of Indiana runs a plant in the Hugoton field Kansas while Carthage Hydrocol Inc builds at Brownsville Texas. Combined output may reach 12 000 barrels daily though far below current gasoline use. Officials warn profitability depends on relative fuel prices and demand.
In San Mateo California hardware store owner Al Colby created 18 novelty hats from everyday store items. He displayed them in a window and watched women from far areas react with laughter and delight at the humorous headwear crafted from stove pipes, brushes, bowls, pots, tools and more.
The guide says small gardens should be worked mainly by hand with close rows. Turnips beets carrots radishes onions lettuce and mustard fit 12 inch rows. Other crops require spacing by size and growth habit, with room for growth and harvesting.
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