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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
6
Home canning is essential for winter use and food preservation. The bulletin recommends water bath for fruits and tomatoes, steam canner for nonacid vegetables, and the hut pack method to shorten processing time while improving quality.
A playful recipe collection features tomatoes as a main dish and several other prepared foods. Instructions describe broiled tomatoes, Turkish pilafs with buttered rice and tomatoes, strawberry ice cream with berry puree, baked halibut with creamy toppings, shrimp salad, creamed codfish, hamburg steak with pork and tomatoes, caramel junket, and related kitchen tips drawn from 1828 Western Newspaper Union.
In a children story fragment, the Admiralty Bear explains he and his family derive their name from Admiralty Island Alaska. A Grizzly Bear questions the reason, and the talk turns to fur and identity as the bears discuss class and pride in naming.
A United States Department of Agriculture feature describes a romper pattern for small children. It notes options for a three button front, inch wide facing, leg and sleeve finishes, neck gathers, and fullness across the chest. An appliqued animal motif can decorate the garment.
A fragmentary note mentions household items and hints on preserving strawberries and canning. It references “Canning-Hint-All preserves,” rapid cooking, dusting hats with a sponge, washing colored clothes to retain tint, and placing an electric item near an open area. The text appears garbled with stray phrases about rubber rings and jars.
The article discusses keeping dirt out by sealing doors and windows and keeping roads oiled. It notes that stopping dust at entry points saves effort in housekeeping, especially in summer when windows and doors are open, and emphasizes community or individual efforts guided by the United States Department.
Payer sacks can boost sales of live poultry by roadside sellers. Birds are placed in sacks with a small hole for the feet, head through, and tied around the legs so the bird’s legs stick out. The method prevents kicking and soil transfer to clothes or cars, and is useful for live weight sales in city markets.
A mixed note on broiled peaches as a relish or dessert, with a recipe including peaches salt sugar butter and juice, plus guidance on sun baths for babies starting at one month and a mention of China's silk industry and artificial silk entry.
A survey of hat trends describes five distinct millinery types with drooped brims bolumnti straw and lace cloche shapes. The piece notes pastel capetines for summer comfort, a bold feather turban trend for early autumn, and Paris influence in pastel feather trimmings and novel felt ideas for fall.
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends soft dusters that shed no lint or fibers and hold dust when dampened or oiled. Silk and gihamols are best for highly polished surfaces. A duster can be moistened by steam, by dampening a corner, rolling, or by wringing a dry cloth with a damp one.
Pexel jelly powder cuts boiling to one minute and preserves fruit flavor. It is a 100 percent pure fruit product that works with fresh, bottled, or unsweetened canned fruits. Each package includes accurate recipe tables and the company offers repayment of 30c per unit.
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