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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
13
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union column discusses the return of distinct daytime frocks. It contrasts morning sportswear with proper afternoon dresses and notes the shift to “perfectly darling” summer frocks made with embroidered fabrics suitable for five o'clock tea and similar social occasions.
The U S Department of Agriculture conducts an endurance test on 0 sheets in a Washington hotel to compare three grades of one inch staple length cotton. Sheets are identified, washed, and tested for tensile strength, thread count, and weight as wear on hotel doors is observed.
Light walls brighten kitchens and aid work, while summer child clothing should be light and washable. Regular mattress care with turning, sunning, and cleaning extends comfort and lifespan. Fine chopped raw vegetables in small wheat bread sandwiches offer a simple nutrition boost for children.
The article argues for serving salads family style to reduce work for the housekeeper. It suggests using a large table bowl as an attractive, garnished vegetable dish with raw vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce for ample servings.
Quick cooking preserves nutrients color and flavor says the USDA Bureau of Home Economics. Wash and scrub asparagus trim tough ends leave stalks whole or cut to two inches simmer 15 to 20 minutes drain arrange on buttered toast and finish with salt pepper and melted butter.
Fred the horse recalls a life guarding city streets with Bennie and Kittle. They celebrate a retirement to a farm after fearing sale, praising their masters for protecting lives and the joy of hearing children’s happiness, ending on a hopeful note.
A 1940 Western Newspaper Union recipe collection offers steps for strawberry short cake variations and fruit desserts. It lists Blueberry Betty Mix, Orange Jelly with Strawberries, Raspberry Charlotte Russe, Foamy Sauce, cocktails with melon, Red Raspberry Whip, dunket in cups, Frozen Plum Pudding, and more with measurements and methods.
A U S Department of Agriculture prepared guide describes lattice potatoes as visually appealing and easy to make. Cut with a grooved board and tin cover, rinse in cold water, dry, and deep fry in hot fat until golden. Drain, salt, and serve hot for crisp texture.
Advice from the United States Department of Agriculture on frying chicken with southern methods. Emphasizes partly covered frying for even cooking and draining on absorbent paper to avoid greasiness. Recommends young plump chickens, washing, cutting, drying, salting, peppering, and flour coating. Uses hot fat in a heavy skillet and a later gravy with milk and parsley.
An advertisement promotes Sir Walter Raleigh tobacco as mild and fragrant with Burley blend. It highlights freshness in gold wrap, cost, and flavor. The copy ties the product to fishing lures and urges listeners to tune The Raleigh Revue Fridays 10 to 11 p.m. on WEAF network.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid claiming the body’s organs need its mineral salts to function and that daily use in hot water will reduce fat within a week. It promises increased energy, clearer eyes, and improved vitality with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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