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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
3
Instructions for blanching and preserving fruits and vegetables, removing foreign plants, and packing into jars or cans. Steps include boiling or steaming three to five minutes, cooling in cold water, sealing with rubber rings and tops, and storing in a cool dry place. Includes sugar salt brines, pressure guidance, labeling, and guidance on jar and can usage.
Practice explains how practically all perishable products may be canned using a one period cold pack method taught by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It stresses that all cans must be in good condition and absolutely clean.
The U S Department advises on using regular tight sealing containers for vegetables soups meat and fruit juices in bottles. Preserve jams jellies and preserves in cork paper or paraffin sealed glasses and dry beans for winter use. Grow cabbage potatoes and root crops to store without canning.
The article urges housewives to can surplus fruits and vegetables using the one period card pack method taught by the U S Department of Agriculture. It describes home canning setups, wash boilers, and steps for preparation, emphasizing cleanliness and proper sterilization to save time and fuel.
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