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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
3
An advertisement extols EGG a DAY for hens, promising thriftier flocks and more eggs, with price tiers for 1 lb to 12 lb boxes. It also promotes Corno Laying Mash and Corno Dairy Feed to boost milk yield, detailing gradual feeding changes and a notice of a soft wheat bran shipment and sample coal sacks.
United States Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin by Dr. Louise Stanley detailing hot pack canning for home use. The method pre cooks produce, packs it hot into jars, and uses water bath or pressure canning to ensure proper processing, reducing spoilage and improving uniform heat penetration.
Instruction advises hulling a few berries at a time and placing them in clean cold water, then draining in a colander. Doing small batches prevents sand from sinking and juice from washing away, avoiding watery tasteless berries.
A traditional slaw dressing uses eggs and cabbage stock or water to make a thick warm dressing. Beat eggs with salt mustard and water then cook until custard like, add vinegar and pour over finely shredded raw cabbage for a hot or cold dish.
It is a common fallacy that green lavender or other colors are less fast than blue or pink. Fastness depends on the chemical composition of the dye, not the color, the Agriculture Department explains. Dyestuffs fall into classes by composition and some classes yield more fast colors than others. A fabric's color may derive from many dyes with varying permanency, making predictions unreliable without knowing the dye used.
A historical line praises eggs as a superior source of iron minerals and nutrients. It cites USDA notes on phosphorus calcium and protein in egg yolk and white, highlighting vitamins and essential body-building components. The article extols eggs as a spring tonic for bone teeth and tissue development.
Instructions from textile specialists advise measuring sweaters before washing, shaping on a padded surface, and drying flat. Use lukewarm water about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, avoid boiling, do not rub, and rinse in several changes. Squeeze gently and wring loosely, then air dry away from heat in a warm area.
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