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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
20
Agricultural specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture explain that clean grain conditioning raises value. Elevators need proper machinery. farmers should also preclean and dry grain. Butter making notes cover churn temperature and timing for best quality, plus a recipe and bulletin reference.
USDA and state experiment stations study alfalfa cutting. Typically cut when new shoots emerge from the crown and 10 to 20 percent of plants bloom, though these conditions may not align. Experts favor fewer cuts per year, saying three or four cuts can yield large tonnage with less labor, provided there is a 4 inch regrowth period before frost.
A farm kitchen guide on making good butter stresses scrupulous cleanliness and proper cream. It details cream fat, churning timing, and ripening temperatures from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, noting no universal churn temperature but emphasizing seasonal variation.
Home economics specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture describe humane chicken slaughter methods. They recommend hanging the bird head downward, severing neck veins, and piercing the brain with a sharp knife to ensure quick death and easy plucking. Boiling is discouraged as it hides skin flaws and accelerates decomposition. Cold drying is advised for cooling, with dry ice or cold water as options in warm weather.
Advice warns that filth dampness and poor ventilation spread disease in poultry. Recommends cleaning dropping boards dusting absorbents, renewing straw in nests every two to three weeks, and whitewashing coops at least annually in late summer or fall.
A brief test kitchen recipe from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines a lemon pie filling. It calls for cornstarch sugar boiling water lemon juice butter egg yolks salt and grated lemon rind to create a tangy dessert.
Nutrition specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture urge Danger Children to include fruits celery tomatoes and salads in school lunches for healthy growth and variety. They stress washing all market produce to remove dirt bacteria and spray residues and caution against giving children money to buy uncooked fruit from hucksters unless school washing facilities exist.
A household tip explains using sour milk byproducts to make cottage cheese and whey honey. It notes whey left from cheese making can be used in bread, as a drink for invalids, or as a topping for waffles and pancakes. The recipe combines whey with sugar and corn syrup to resemble strained honey and keeps well when bottled properly.
The Donald B. McMillan Arctic expedition will search for blue goose eggs in Baffin Land during a fourteen month study starting July aboard the schooner Bowdoin. The blue goose nests have eluded observers, making an unseen egg highly coveted by naturalists.
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Olson of Arcadia was injured Sunday when a car door opened as the vehicle turned a corner. The child fell under the rear wheel and was crushed, with doctors fearing she will die.
A niece of Henry Olson of the city has regained consciousness since the accident but physicians offer no hope for her recovery. The brief note appears in the Custer County Chief.
A compact list of maxims attributed to Thomas Jefferson on prudent living. It includes guidance such as doing tasks promptly, self-reliance, and avoiding unnecessary expenses. The piece ends with a taxi phone number and a famous quote about anger management.
Lou A. Morris of Aurora sustained a cracked rib and bruises after a Sunday morning auto wreck near Lincoln. A stick in the steering gear caused the Ford to flip over a five-foot embankment as Morris, his wife, and children escaped with only injuries.
Miss Old girl asks how a man can hate a woman while noting features like kissable hips and lovable eyes. Mr Oldbatch counters with terms such as changeable hair adjustable eyebrows and transferable complexion, reflecting dated gender views.
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