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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
19
The article notes figs were enjoyed as a valuable food in antiquity. It mentions the shrew Panelli clan introducing figs to African Mediterranean colonies and compares fig varieties, their flavor, and uses including wine making and conking.
A vintage health column extols milk and fruit as the nation’s diet, touts figs as superior fruit, analyzes fig content and minerals, and shares several dessert and dish recipes. It emphasizes pasteurization and safe handling, plus fruit based dishes like fig caramel pudding and Texas fig cake with stepwise instructions.
Pasture conditions stay favorable for milk production while butter output shows a slight decline from last year and a minor drop from last week. Chicago butter quotes around 41 cents, down a penny from Friday, with a firming market and new speculative interest emerging. Egg and poultry markets steady, with broilers selling slowly but fowl prices firm amid cool weather and easing after the holiday. A recipe for a chilled salad dressing plus cheese and pineapple ingredients is included.
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