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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
A survey of world events reports booming sugar consumption and a daily U.S. sugar bill of over a million dollars. It notes naval movements from Colombo to Suez, Taft naming Knox as secretary of state, legal battles over oil fines, and diverse incidents from fires to arrests and implementations of new laws.
Wilbur Wright set two Le Mans records by staying aloft nearly two hours and rising 360 feet. Fred Lied, ex Columbus board of control member, got four years in prison for a bribe. Leo F. McCullough faces perjury and conspiracy charges over city fraud of $200. C M Buckles convicted of embezzling $1,872 as Canadian county treasurer. sentenced to one year and $3,485 fine. Philander C Knox agrees to be secretary of state under Taft. Gen Anton Simon elected president of Hayti. Henry E Agar, wanted for forgery in Indiana, arrested in Harrington Texas.
Father James A. Kelly of Paterson N J fell or jumped overboard from the steamer Arabic and was drowned. Patrick Green of Montreal a pedlar was killed near Plaster Rock N B by highwaymen who escaped with a valise said to contain 3000 dollars.
Vice President J Vicente Gomez has established a new Venezuelan government replacing the old ministry led by Dr Jose de Jesus Paul. The reshuffle includes Baldo removed as education minister and Gen Regulo Olivaries replacing Gen Diego Ferren as war minister. Washington officials see potential improvement in U S Venezuela relations if the new body seeks diplomacy and resolves long standing claims.
Mrs Emily Chadbourne paid 152820 to the government and takes possession of tapestries and artworks seized after import from England last July The payment followed an 82411 confession through her representative H W Askhoff of a customs broker firm The action occurred in Judge Landis court No contest was filed and the property is expected to be returned to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston who owns the items
Seven members of the Pittsburg city finance committee were arrested Monday night on bribery charges alleged to involve the passage of legislation over two years. The arrests were made on charges filed by the Civic Voters' League. Bonds were set from $15,000 to $30,000.
Fresno banker and stock man Lillis of Lemoore received six months in jail and a $1000 fine at a special federal session for illegally enclosing large tracts of government land in Cantua district. He will appeal and has been released on bond. In Iowa, 60 year old Mrs. Clara Courtwright died after being run over by her electric automobile when she collapsed while driving.
Remove skin from chicken or turkey remains. Boil water with salt and butter then stir in flour to make a paste. Mix with butter and chicken, pound, add eggs cream and seasoning, sieve, shape into quenelles, poach ten minutes, drain and serve with tomato sauce.
Household hints cover cooking pans to keep fish flesh firm and keep honey dark and smooth. Practical notes include drying okra for soups, using borax to sweeten milk, reviving lemons with boiling water, stopping door creaks with soap, and cleaning paint with whiting rubbed along wood grain.
A quick dessert recipe uses sugar flour eggs baking powder and water mixed and baked briefly in a square tin for about five minutes. After baking spread with currant jelly and roll tightly in a napkin to serve. Sufficient for four guests.
Use large Bermuda or white onions. Fry bread crumbs in butter with salt and pepper until brown. Core onions, remove interior to make a cup. Fill with crumbs, arrange in a deep dish, bake, and baste with hot water and melted butter.
Core and pare eight tart apples then simmer in equal parts maple sugar and water for two to three minutes. Turn apples to keep from breaking. Place in an enameled pan, press chopped almonds into them, dredge with maple sugar and brown. Serve warm with whipped cream.
A guide advises holding stained material over steam to soften paint then rubbing with a cloth dipped in kerosene. Repeat until the stain fades or paint weakens enough to lift with gasoline. Kerosene loosens paint without color damage, hot turpentine is warned as dangerous and potentially explosive for amateurs.
To save steps, attach varnished wood to the wall above the stove and mount brass hooks. Hang iron spoons, strainers, broilers, and small utensils directly from hook to stove for quick access.
A note describes toasted bread topped with asparagus or cold boiled or roasted meat chopped and fried in gravy as a delicious serving on toast. The passage emphasizes warm serving for best flavor.
Sammy answers his mean uncle with a witty reply about feeling faint at receiving a penny. The short exchange reveals a child’s perspective on generosity and discomfort with mean behavior.
Cholly Lap head frets over chances with Roxie Swellman while Miss Peppery hints the heiress sees herself unmatched by any suitor. Roxie’s remark suggests no one is good enough to wed her, leaving Lap hopeful yet uncertain.
A fragment from a newspaper page includes quotes about stage dancing and a plea to examine CASTORIA bottles for infants. It mentions Bromo Quin ine laxative with E W Grove signature, a World over cure line, a Lewis’ Single Binder cigar ad, and a quip about sober second thoughts for a toper.
Mrs TC Willadsen of Manning reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of failing health from female complaints. She followed Mrs Pinkham's advice, regained perfect health, and urges others to try the remedy. The ad notes the product has aided thousands and invites sick women to write Lynn Mass for guidance.
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