Preserving Strawberries with Sugar Saving Guidelines
The Bureau of Chemistry US Department of Agriculture outlines methods to preserve strawberries with precise syrup ratios and temperatures. It covers sterilizing jars, preparing syrup, packing hot berries, and sterilizing sealed jars to ensure a tight seal and quality preservation. Practical notes include thermometer use for 222 degrees and 265 degrees for club recipes, plus alternative methods to retain color.
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Bureau of Chemistry
The
National Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
High Heel Warnings and Freezone Corn Remedy
The article urges women to avoid painful toe wearing and dangerous corn removal by using a cheap pharmacy product called Freezone. It claims a quarter ounce removes all corns quickly with direct application and no skin irritation, urging readers to share the tip with others facing distress.
No Increase in Pay for the Governor
In Austin Texas on May 11 the House defeated an amendment to raise state official salaries which would have boosted the governor’s pay from 4000 to 8000 dollars by making him ex officio member of boards. The vote was 43 to 71 against the measure. The panel also narrowly approved a raise for the Texas industrial accident board and for the state superintendent of public instruction while rejecting a rise for the agriculture commissioner and warehouse manager. A closing note mentions a Japanese inventor's kettle producing musical sounds as bubbles strike bars.
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Austin
Tex
House
Williams
Brazoria
Fuller
Attorney General
Cope
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Miller
Dallas
Industrial Accident Board
Thomas
Nacogdoches
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Commissioner of Agriculture
More Pay For Clerks Under New Law Increases Possible
Judge Davis weighs granting raised salaries for county clerks under a new law permitting pay from office fees. If approved, some clerks could gain about 1200 per year in large counties or 120 per year elsewhere, with funds first drawn from current and delinquent fees.
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Davis
Osceola Archer
Archer
Newton
Bitter
Huth
Bexar County
Texan urges federal control for foods
J. B. Cullinan of Houston told the House Agricultural Committee that high living costs come from too many cars, joy riding, and too few industrial workers. He proposed a federal committee allied with Agriculture to fix food prices and root out speculators, while Rep. Young warned against government price fixing. In Austin, Texas, officials discussed better marketing and conservation to meet rising production, with plans to form a permanent Texas campaign coordinating grains, canning, drying, and marketing.
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Washington, D. C
House Agricultural Committee
Cullinan
Houston
Texas Industrial League
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Texan
Young
Austin
Tex
Texas
C. C. Gumm
Fort Worth
Local Tax Impact on Increased Salaries Draws Debate
A debate centers on higher salaries and fees and whether allowing them would largely erase the gain, forcing more direct taxation to cover the shortfall.
San Antonio Tax Due Notice for 1916 Taxes
Taxpayers in San Antonio are informed that 1916 city taxes are due now. To avoid six percent interest per year and two percent monthly penalties for five months, payment should be made before May 31, 1917.
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San Antonio
Tex
Allied War Pictures to Aid Red Cross at Majestic Theatre
The film Fighting in France, filmed by order of the French army for the National Archives, shows Allied troops on the firing line. It screens Monday and Tuesday May 14 and 15 at the Majestic Theatre for the American Red Cross. General Joffre appears on film, and the San Antonio Red Cross entertainment committee manages the event led by chairman Mrs. William Aubrey.
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France
Majestic Theater
American Red Cross
National Archives
Hill 830
Joffre
United States
San Antonio
William Aubrey
Doctor urges barefoot exercise and sandal fashion for healthier feet
The doctor claims sun exposure defeats bacteria and reports a barefoot golf experiment by his friends across clubs. Results show feet feel better and workers perform with more vim. He advocates sandals in summer and thin shoes in winter with glove like stockings for each toe.
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Quigley
Gloves for the feet urged by Dr Quigley
Dr D T Quigley of Omaha urges gloves for the feet with a separate compartment for each toe. The Omaha Bee reports on his camp meeting remark as hats are used to collect offerings. A preacher and pianist exchange a humorous line about finding a song in the book.
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D. T. Quigley
Omaha
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