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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
2
An article outlines potlikker as the liquid from greens and pork, stressing its nutritional value for babies in the South. It lists greens such as dandelion, beet greens, Swiss chard, carrot tops, turnip tops, onions, kale, and broccoli greens, with cooking tips to preserve flavor and nutrients.
A short poem notes peccaries travel in bands of three to twenty five and defend themselves with sharp tusks. They feed on figs, nuts, jungle fruits, lizards, snakes and roots. The verse contrasts peccaries with other swine and mentions their shy responses to humans.
Buttered ring mold technique for mushrooms and hard boiled eggs. Onion tops cooked with four cups spinach in white sauce and sour cream with tarragon vinegar horseradish and seasoning. Serve hot on toast. Contains 1933 Bell Syndicate WNU Service references.
In a tense exchange a woman accuses a man of conceit while he insists his attempts at affection stem from genuine desire. Their dialogue reveals underlying tensions about sincerity and affection in a strained relationship.
For over a century the phrase Paul Pry has signified a busybody meddling in others affairs. The article notes this trait as a common and somewhat pejorative social behavior.
A District Bowery scene features down and out residents and seasonal workers fleeing winter. A carnival gag uses a card deck where each card’s name is spoken over the phone to identify Sam and reveal the card. The tale recalls Tom Geraghty of the Herald era and notes variations with initials for suits.
A 1933 WNU Service note advises adding a teaspoonful of vinegar to water when boiling fish to help firm and whiten flesh. It warns against opening the oven door for five minutes after cake goes in and cautions that even a small jar can deflate light texture when checking bake. Lemon juice can substitute vinegar in most recipes except pickling.
The piece portrays Bowery bums facing cold weather and hunger. It describes shelter limits for out-of-towners and continuous care for city residents, with many turning to shock joints for cheap drink. It notes bleak fates, unmarked graves on Hart’s Island, and the harsh economics of meals, rooms, and tobacco in the Bowery.
The article notes that employees with early cold symptoms should stay home a day or two to prevent spread and speed recovery. Sunlight treatments are reported in some firms with records showing a significant reduction in cold incidence and severity.
A rubber finger stall worn on both the thumb and forefinger serves as protection against stains and cuts when paring fruits or vegetables, offering practical guard for office workers and kitchen tasks alike.
Hazel Ying Lee twenty year old American born Chinese girl has operated an elevator in a Portland store while learning to fly. She plans to sail for China to interest Chinese women in aviation and is the first Chinese girl in Oregon to receive a Department of Commerce pilot license. Lee is a confirmed stunter with loops rolls spins wing-overs and other aerial flips in training.
A brief archival snippet shows a character remarking on a man’s dark complexion and another asking why beauty cannot be found, highlighting a tension over appearance and judgment in a nighttime scene.
A biblical lesson outlines Jesus presenting himself as the Messiah to Israel, the triumphal entry, his act of cleansing the temple, and the questioning of his authority by Jewish leaders. It connects prophecies from Zechariah to later events and highlights Jesus as Lord of the temple and king.
The quote reflects a pragmatic view of Christian living. It contrasts a simple confession with deeper commitment, noting that genuine faith is shown by behavior aligned with Scripture rather than mere professed belief.
A brief aphorism warns that while Satan may build hedges and fences to hinder movement, he cannot roof us in nor prevent looking up, attributed to J Huds Taylor.
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