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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
7
A Star contest awarded prizes to twelve children for the funniest sayings about The Red Mill. Winners include Philip Hutchinson and a six year old who quips about skirts and waiting for the cow, as editors note not all youngsters could win. Tickets to the Saturday matinee at the Grand are available at The Star offices.
A mother recalls two boys ages four and six quarreling over hygiene and discipline with witty retorts. The elder boy declares mischief when the mother is away, noting he will be the boss and avoid fighting.
The excerpt describes Ali on Taylor from a prize narrative where a husband returns home and a daughter comments on appearances saying it will look better later. Louise Little recounts dressing her daughter for a train trip and noticing a soiled dress prompting a quiet inspection by the narrator.
A reader recalls Myrtle Clausen teaching her five year old daughter the Golden Rule. The child misstates the idea saying if you are bad to me I will be bad to you. She also asks how to divide iris for a birthday party, revealing playful misinterpretations of ethics and Sunday school plans.
An account of a family winter in the West with a mother recalling her son Raymond remarking on Christmas toys and three good places Heaven back East and the Bon Marche. Dexter Cook wins ninth prize for a brief tale about a five year old son who insists on using his speech. A grandson at dinner asks for butter and is told it will not arrive until the cow comes in.
A brief child observation accompanies the entry noting Juanita Parker, age five, receiving eleventh prize. The speaker recalls her first cow encounter, asking why cows have horns and why they do not blow them, prompting a gentle explanation from the mother.
A three year old girl blurts a curious question about a neighbor’s dog, mishearing phrases as she watches the animal wagging its tail. Her innocent misinterpretation highlights a child’s bright but literal view of the world.
Salt dissolves stains inside water bollies and white soap helps avoid friction when drawing threads from linen. Save discarded fremen glass to cover dishes in the ice box. To tighten cane chair bottoms, scrub with hot suds, rinse in hot water, and dry upside down in the open air.
A simple preparation for lemon stew involves simmering one lemon in water until tender and then serving it as a breakfast fruit or as a dessert for dinner. The method suggests either stewing or steaming the lemon for a soft, palatable texture.
A breakfast spread lists stewed figs cort plas croes with cream chirred eye buttered toast rice tomato soup radish steamed salmon green peas baked potatoes with cream rhubarb shortcake and coffee.
The article notes many women are unaware dried figs can be purchased and are inexpensive delicious and healthful. It advises soaking one pound of dried figs with one and a half cups sugar and juice for preparation.
The method describes buttering china dishes and shirring eggs with salt on the whites, baking at high heat, glazing with hot butter, then finishing on the stove if needed. It suggests serving with salmon and cod mixture, bread crumbs, butter, egg, pepper, and milk.
Apartial manuscript outlines a complex dishusing mustard cream tea, rhubarb sauce and a savory crust. It includes steps for making a dough, layering with butter, baking in a pudding mold, then filling with lentil stock and gelatin before turning a finished dessert or savory mold.
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