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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1918
Page
3
An article extols popcorn as a healthful family treat and easy crop, sharing memories of childhood popcorn at the fireplace, advice on curing and storing kernels, and methods to pop it on a stove. It also offers recipes for cream of corn soup, popcorn balls, and rabbit dishes, plus court and education notes.
A reader argues that the wartime call to “do your bit” has faded in usefulness as many avoid personal sacrifice. The writer notes indolence and fear among some women who refuse to contribute beyond their own losses, urging collective action and real effort to support the war and end, calling for tangible deeds beyond words.
The passage describes popping corn in a popper, buttering and salting, then chopping while crispy and fresh. It suggests serving with cream and sugar as a breakfast cereal and endorses it as a better option than many market foods, recommending more frequent serving.
A description of using parched grains as a breakfast dish. Salt and butter the grains, crisp and run through a food chopper to make a popcorn meal. Roll and serve with cream and sugar as a substitute for meal or cream of wheat.
The text describes preparations for sweet popped corn treats using syrup, sugar, butter, and vinegar with soda, plus a popcorn fudge variation. It includes quantities like four quarts of popped corn, two cups sugar, one cup milk, two squares chocolate, and walnuts. Instructions outline cooking syrup until hard, coating the corn, and allowing to set into firm shapes.
Three prize winning Loyalty candy contest recipes from Chicago are printed Honey Caramels Pecan Brittle and Maple Sugar Candy with ingredients and steps. A note highlights Rabbit meat recipes such as Rabbit Sausage and stewed rabbit with spices and seasonings as meatless day ideas and requests for more recipes from Miss Lucy Smith.
New York Jan 13 Orrin N Carter chief justice of the Illinois supreme court criticized the lack of efficiency in American government. He urged unified court organization placing responsibility on individuals and argued that a mere form of organization cannot yield efficient courts. He stressed the need for men of character experience and training.
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