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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
6
A gray wolf in a zoo tells a prairie wolf why wild life thrills more than captivity. He recalls hunts, feasts, and nights of danger, arguing that freedom and roaming appeal more than tame, routine days in confinement.
A United States Department of Agriculture tested gumbo recipe combines cured ham and beef with tomatoes onions okra and rice. The dish is served in a flaky rice mold with a spicy flavor from Tabasco and seasonings.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes a farm house on an Illinois property gained a modern bathroom after running water was installed. A remodeled second floor room includes built in tub plumbing, linen drawers, medicine bottles, and a lower cabinet for sickroom equipment with high windows for light. Photo by USDA.
A 1925 Western Newspaper Union sketch highlights new sleeve trends for fall coats and jackets. Navy and yellow crepe outfits pair buttoned sleeves with midseason styling while fur trimmed coats showcase diagonal belled cuffs and swirling sleeve motifs.
The textile rise in rayon garments, especially underwear, prompts stronger manufacturing. Laundering tips include gentle washing with lukewarm water and neutral soap, avoiding rubbing and hot water. Air dry and gentle shaping prevent washing damage. Ironing requires medium heat and careful handling to avoid weakening fibers.
A tested potato dish blends tomato juice and onion with butter to create a flavorful, quick side. Slice potatoes, brown them in butter with onion, add tomato juice, then simmer until tender for a thick, savory glaze.
A somewhat out of the ordinary Mexican salad combines peppers and tomatoes with onion and chili. Bacon fat replaces salad oil in the dressing. heat the fat with vinegar and chili powder then pour over chopped vegetables and bacon pieces. Serve on crisp lettuce leaves.
Practical guidance on canning fruit preserves avoiding overcooking and fruit spoilage. Tips for teaching children to try new vegetables with small portions. Instructions for drying summer fabrics in towels and ironing delicate materials. Suggests keeping soda fountain straws on hand. Lettuce leaf preparation ideas for attractive salads including shredding and rolling leaves before serving.
Sugar and candy are praised as portable energy sources for pilots actors and athletes. The article cites pilots who carry candy on flights and performers who eat several pieces per show to maintain energy, noting sugar’s quick absorption and value for stamina during long marches and boat races. It notes refrigeration enhances chocolate flavor and mentions two research groups improving vegetable flavor with sugar.
The bulletin by Ferris M. Green, deputy state horticulturist, reports washing apples in weak hydrochloric acid solutions does not harm keeping quality if properly handled. Tests with 8,000 boxes and nine carloads show washing itself isn’t the culprit. decay stems from prior handling, moisture, rough treatment, contamination, or improper storage.
C L Burkholder of Purdue university outlines a storage plan placing apples in sugar barrels under sacks and straw in the garden. Barrels laid on their sides, covered with straw and soil, then frost layers followed by a second straw cover. Fresh apples can be retrieved by moving a barrel to the cellar. Jonathan and other midseason varieties store well into spring.
A simple method from J. Needham of the New York State College of Agriculture uses a kerosene coated brush on a pole. Dip the brush, twist into the caterpillar webs to wind them onto the brush, then rub the brush on a tree to clear and kill the pests. The kerosene also smears them for disposal, reducing damage and improving shrubbery appearance.
The common method of increasing red raspberries is to dig up and transplant suckers that spring from the roots. Suckers grow from root cuttings and emerge in summer, and their number and position can be guided by wounding the parent plant’s roots. This method is simple.
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