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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
7
A 1939 Western Newspaper Union piece shares molasses based recipes and pantry ideas from colonial times to modern plates. It presents Louisiana rice pudding Southern waffles Creole sauce glorified rice ginger Waldorf salad and lobster Newsburg plus oxtails in casserole with butter mushrooms and tomato gravy.
A few sound apples in the cake box help keep fruit cake moist. Snonging with ammonia and pressing removes shine from woolen clothes. Oatmeal cookies with molasses are wholesome for children. Keep the refrigerator ice compartment filled and use ice only to save both ice and food.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article warns cockroaches are common pests in homes and offices. It describes three steps: prevent crumbs and odors by sealing food, dust hidden areas with fluoride powder, and use plaster or crack fillers to seal gaps. The piece notes fluoride dust paralyzes and kills roaches within a day.
The Department of Agriculture laboratories in Washington publish a leaflet on meat cookery applying new knowledge to pork. It lists roast style methods, a thermometer for doneness, and open rack roasting with low heat, plus recipes like stuffed chops and pork suey. Free copies available from the Office of Information.
The Chinatown sage Hi Bo muses on timing and manners in public life. A roper asserts that breeding proves awareness of when to own a major publication. The remarks hint at social signals and the control of a Washington Star narrative.
A 95 year old man in Essisherhi Turkey, known as the “terror of the jackass,” has 59 children and numerous grandchildren. He received a government grant and remains vigorous though he cannot recall all names.
An Evening Story for Children features Mr Wart Hog arguing with a peccary about form and ugliness. Wart Hog boasts of his ugliness while Peccary admires a dainty look, noting tropical origins and a sleepy mood as the pig family notes their differences.
A vintage note presents ox tail soup as a hearty winter dish endorsed by the Bureau of Home Economics of the U S Department of Agriculture. It details preparation, including browning the oxtail, simmering with onions carrots and potatoes, then thickening for a gravy or serving as a soup with parsley garnish.
A domestic guidance note urges cheerful family meals with each member sharing a joke or funny story at the table daily. Father and mother participate, rotating who speaks first, to spark conversation and create fellowship, aiming to improve digestion and togetherness.
Article notes a vast barren expanse called the Salara desert covering more than 3 300 000 square miles. It discusses the desert’s scale, possible origins, and environmental implications for nearby regions. No specific dates or named organizations are given.
Spring millinery features straw and felt blends with wider brims and varied trims. Northern wear leans toward dark tones while southern styles appear in light hues such as haze pink linen blue and sea green. Embroidered taffeta hats and gray taffeta models pair with spring suits, showcasing insets lace work and contrasting color accents.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to boost health and attractiveness by enriching the blood and soothing nerves. It promotes trial tablet packs from the Dr. Pierce Clinic in Buffalo New York and offers free advice. A Herald note jokes about authors and cussedness.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a tense exchange between Miss Mugge Sod and Mr Gurgins about an implied kiss. The brief snippet hints at secrecy and social scrutiny, suggesting a small town dynamic where reputations are delicately balanced.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a sweet, pleasant remedy for stomach acidity in children and adults. It claims rapid neutralization of acid, universal usefulness, physician endorsement, and notes the U S registered trademark risk of magnesia linked to Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co since 287 percent.
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