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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
3
A coal freight derailed automatically near Joliet on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, sparing a Chicago bound Frisco Flyer. The engine and fireman were buried under coal but rescued uninjured after crossing signals failed.
A roundup of incidents across Illinois includes the Alney runaway victim Jacob Dauwalder, acquittal of ex mayor H O Adderly in Chester, a mob escape incident near Decatur, the death of Mrs Edward Fulton in Champaign, stabbings in Litchfield, a fatal mine accident in Johnston City, debates over Sunday closures in Quincy, a convict editor prison project in Joliet, highway robbery arrests near Mount Vernon, a successful Quincy poultry show, Titanic survivor John Gorman sought for forged checks, and local government reorganizations in Duquoin.
Farm leader H A M Keene reports F I Mann of Iroquois County explains that maintaining soil nitrogen hinges on legume crops like clover and soybeans. Feeding legumes minerals then returning the feed to grain crops completes the cycle, with alfalfa and clover in long rotations, and soybeans helping weed control when conditions suit. Mann seeks figures on outcomes of soybeans followed by grain versus clover followed by grain.
The article argues seed corn quality matters beyond germination rate, stressing kernel nourishment and field conditions. It notes mature ears from well fed plants start faster, warns against selecting from prematurely ripening ears, and advises drying seed with dry air while avoiding extreme cold to preserve vitality.
The text notes a poisonous fungus growth in the blood in almost all fatal poultry diseases. Fowls do not perspire and rely on respiration, so most illnesses appear in the head, throat, and lungs, making these areas the main source of disease symptoms.
The article argues that excess horses beyond farm work should be treated as luxuries unless their maintenance yields profit. It emphasizes trimming livestock to essential labor, cautioning against wasteful animal use.
A brief guide advises catching ducks and geese by the necks to avoid damage to legs or wings, noting these parts are easily broken and recommending a careful grip.
The piece advises sowing catch crops like oats or crimson clover in orchards to supply nitrogen and protect trees. It warns against late Sept cultivation, suggests cooling apples after harvest, and stresses grading, record-keeping, and sticking to known strawberry varieties. It notes duck eggs fetch higher prices than hen eggs.
A household guide presents mock apple dumplings and Apple Snow as simple, economical apple dishes. It explains mixing suet dough for real pudding, then details two dumpling methods with spiced fillings, custards, and a light meringue. The Apple Snow uses grated apples with custard and whipped cream.
A simple kitchen tip suggests attaching pieces of white rubber hose to faucet spouts to reach all dishes. The longer run avoids banging dishes against faucets and helps prevent breakage while washing.
A note on cleaning carpets uses wrung newspapers torn to bits as a dusting aid. Scattering the damp paper over a dusty floor helps lift particles before sweeping.
Pare oranges and slice thickly to serve one per person. Chop pulp, mix halved Malaga grapes and diced celery in French dressing. Dress with olive oil lemon juice tart jelly and salt. Place an orange slice on each plate and top with the salad. Garnish with parsley.
Prepare a large cup of dry breadcrumbs seasoned with parsley thyme and sweet marjoram. Moisten with melted butter then fold in twenty small oysters chopped fine. Stuff the breast of the turkey with this savory mixture.
To preserve cranberries for winter place them in two glass jars. Fill the second jar to overflow with cold water and tightly screw on the lids. This method keeps the berries fresh through the cold season.
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