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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
2
At Hartle pool breakwater England a man kept a fishing vessel traveler company by whistling through dense fog until the captain, unable to see, located the voice. He then followed the whistle to enter the harbor safely, a tale told at the port and harbor commissioners meeting.
A compact recipe for corn flake griddle cakes using flour milk corn flakes sugar salt butter and baking powder with instructions to dry corn flakes and substitute any cooked cereal if needed. It directs to prepare and bake like plain griddle cakes and mentions using any kind of packaged corn flakes and moisture considerations.
Remarkable whale catches reported by Durban fleets show a 24 hour total of 42 whales weighing about 1890 tons. One company landed 15 whales with two boats approaching Durban with four and five whales each, highlighting a booming industry in Union of South Africa.
A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to infants and children. It promises rapid relief for constipation, a pleasant taste, and a safeguard against illness by cleansing the bowels and soothing the stomach. It warns to ask for the genuine product and to spell California to avoid imitations.
Independence Day 1924 brought a second jubilee as E Rick McIver of Florence was elected 1925 commander of the South Carolina department of the American Legion. A former Florence chief of police since 1921, he is described as a steady, dependable leader with a fighter’s energy and a rural background. McIver attended Clemson, starred in track, served as first sergeant at the Mexican border, became a captain in WWI, and sailed to France in 1918 with the 105th Ammunition Train before discharge in 1919. He is also a farmer.
Education Week will be observed nationwide the week of November 16 to 22 1925 with cooperation from the National Education Association and the U S Bureau of Education and the American Legion at Indianapolis The program includes Constitution day Patriotism day School and Teacher day Conservation and Thrift day Know Your School day Community and Health day and For God and Country day President Coolidge lauds the need of civilization and teachers.
The American Legion post of Staten Island asks Mayor Bylan to have New York City buy Old Billop House, a 1668 estate that hosted the first postwar peace talks and where Franklin and Adams met Lord Howe. They propose turning surrounding ten acres into a public park despite Tory owner Christopher Billop’s contested War of Independence ties.
Seed corn should be cured quickly to reduce moisture and prevent spoilage. Use proper ventilation and gentle heat, ensure ears do not touch for even drying, and employ individual-ear storage like stringers or racks. Store in a dry, mouseproof place. once cured, freezing cannot injure the seed.
Practical dairy utensil care advises sun drying to keep tools sweet smelling and sterile. Hang washed items on a wooden peg rack outdoors to air and dry, avoid wiping dry, scald after washing, and let water drain away. Do not rely on dishcloths as they spread contamination. For strainers, rinse cold, soak in hot washing powder, rinse in hot water, then sun dry.
A ton of cowpea hay holds similar food value to a ton of wheat bean yet bean sells to farmers at 30 to 40 dollars per ton. Soy cans are rich in nitrogen and protein since protein requires 16 percent nitrogen. Cowpeas and soybeans leave less soil nitrogen than clover though a considerable amount remains in roots.
An alfalfa cut should happen in late afternoon to prevent leaf wilting and shattering. Morning cuts wilt leaves quickly from sun heat, leave stems full of juice, and cause leaves to dry and blow away before stacking.
Dr Frederick A Green discusses how speech develops in children and when to seek help. He outlines three common defects lisps indistinct speech and stuttering. He explains causes including habits illness nervous control and parental influence with guidance on early evaluation and training.
Dr Patrick Buxton of the London School of Tropical Medicine proposes a sea voyage for mosquitoes to rid Samoa of malaria. He will clear undergrowth on the islands to allow trade winds to sweep the pests away, drying swamps and boosting cultivation. The idea, though unorthodox, follows expert approval and aims to cut breeding grounds at the source.
A concise exchange imagines an artist asking if jokes left this morning were seen by the editor who replies he did before the artist was born. The dialogue hints at timeless humor and a pressroom dynamic, reflecting a playful, period-tinged mood.
A short advertisement urges buyers to specify fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods when purchasing Diamond Dyes and to tell the druggist the material to color.
A lighthearted exchange about a girl’s behavior shifts from playful faces to winking eyes as she grows up. The dialogue underscores dating maturity with a wink and a tease about social cues.
An advertisement asserts that Bayer Aspirin, marked with the Bayer Cross, has been proved safe by millions and prescribed for 25 years. It warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on packaging and tablets to ensure authenticity and cautions against imitations. The piece also includes a separate line about youth having another advantage and new jokes.
Women can now keep heels neat without ragged edges using USKIDE Toplifts. A flat bottom cap that stays in place and lasts longer than leather, made by United States Rubber Company. Can be applied to new shoes or repaired heels by a repairman.
A note on biscuit making among women describing it as demanding labor that blends skill, routine, and cultural expectations, highlighting craft and endurance in everyday kitchen life.
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