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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
8
Engineering News reports a cobalt chromium alloy named stellite, invented by Elwood Haynes, as a non iron tool material. Tests show stellite outpacing high speed steel in wheel and bore work, though its cost is five to six times higher due to alloying elements and no heat treatment required.
A vintage recipe explains making maple fondant by boiling maple syrup and sugar with cream of tartar until a thread forms. Cool and beat with butter, then roll, cut, or form into balls or squares. Dip portions in chocolate or coconut or press between walnut halves as bonbons.
This fragment outlines methods to prepare salted mackerel with a fried finish and a coffee custard dessert. It instructs soaking the fish, pan frying with a butter glaze, and serving with toast. The coffee custard details include steeping coffee, adding to milk, cooking in a double boiler, and baking in a water bath.
A fragment describes using Bresk left over halibut to make fish cakes with mashed potatoes. It mentions adding a teaspoon of titers and a splash of salt and pepper, forming into cakes and frying until done.
A quotation likens character formation to sculpting marble with grief and struggle as tools, suggesting life’s hardship shapes a person into a refined figure through patient effort and adversity. The lines frame hardship as essential for growth and eventual beauty.
A tale describes Vine of another divine delivering an eloquent sermon that moved many. An elderly woman remained unmoved, prompting the preacher’s wife to comment. The woman replied she was not his parishioner, revealing she does not belong to that pastor.
An account describes a device and method for cleaning carbon deposits from engines using oxygen gas, a pressurized air system, a flexible copper tube, and a spark plug trigger. The process aims to burn away carbon without harming metal cylinders, claiming rapid, selective removal and automatic cessation once deposits are cleared.
The article discusses hollow tile for partitions, noting porosity, sawdust proportions, and burning properties. It notes that a high sawdust content yields porous tiles suitable for partitions, while dense tile suits floors. It compares twelve inch tile blocks and their faster lay and cost implications, with wood strips for nailing.
A fragment describes poppy juice processed from poppy seed pods. After harvesting the ripe pods, the juice is scraped and dried by the sun. The crushed mass is then collected in cups and threshed by women. The oil content is about one to two percent and used in France and other countries as a substitute for olive oil.
A brass bound footboard idea protects wooden auto edges and guards against edge slipping on metal. The design mounts a leather covered tubular strip into a vertical face to hold the edge firm.
A quirky description notes a king or horseshoe crab chewing food with its legs. It mentions the animal grinding morsels between its limbs before passing them to the mouth, presenting an odd factual glimpse into feeding behavior.
A frog's unusual biology shows it cannot breathe with the mouth open. Forcing the mouth open would suffocate the animal, highlighting a peculiar peculiarity in its respiration.
A domestic poem describes washing clothes as a duty while a sick person rests. The speaker plans to work with a will to keep the household running, mend the dress, and make new clothes for the children, hoping the day ends well despite strain. The verse laments the burden and emphasizes care for the ailing and family.
The article details seasonally available game and poultry with step by step cooking methods. It covers roast saddle of venison with onion and matetca based gravy, partridge canipes with larding and dripping pan gravy, and grilled grouse with butter basting and parsley garnish.
A practical guide to fruit salads featuring salads with late fruits. Recipes include Bagena Salad Grape Salad Chestnut and Orange Salad Apple and Celery Salad and a Fruit Salad with gelatin. Each method emphasizes fresh fruit, light dressings, and serving on lettuce with color garnish.
Garden note advises not to prune hardy roses for winter and to leave current growth. In severe cold, cut back to about eight inches and lay down soil protection or use mound and manure around plants. Tender roses may be shielded with manure and a low wire netting fence filled with leaves, while standard roses often need straw wrapping or heel-in and sod cover.
Trimming grapes in November and December yields shapely vines for next season. Delay to early spring causes sap bleed and setbacks. Prune to horizontal fruiting shoots, limit five to eight side branches, and secure arms to trellis. Tie with twine and protect against winds. Also, a Poultry Hint notes bran in winter keeps hens fed before sunrise.
A fragmentary note places apples in a hog lot rather than the barrel, suggesting an improvised or unusual handling context. The terse comment implies a mundane farm task morphed into an oddment, with no clear crash or event described. The remark carries rustic humor or a caution about improper storage.
Late fruits should be ordered for fall trees and shade trees require extra watering in hot days. After harvest, use vegetables in the stand and benefit from fall aging and winter freezes. Winter effects on soil matter, plant pollinating helpers, and cover crops aid soil health. A legume is best, otherwise rye oat or barley may be planted.
A vintage guide offers multiple sausage recipes. It covers cooking with potatoes, trinked sausages with potatoes, sausages with eggs, and a sausage veal mix. Each method details proportions, seasonings, and finishing steps for serving.
An old advertisement promises a 76 page book Things Men Ought to Know and a free two month blood poisoning treatment deal. It claims an option to obtain total free treatment if callers are unsatisfied or cannot call, with additional mention of 4¢Mptom Mank. The wording is garbled and unclear, but centers on medical treatment promotion and a free literature offer.
A flood of positive reports, including nurse Mrs Le W Schnutz of Sioux City, testifies to Deans Kidney Pills easing backache and kidney troubles. Endorsed by Foster-Nilburn Co. Buffalo NY, the remedy is advised for disordered kidneys and related pains with claims of strong patient satisfaction.
Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises Dr Kings New Discovery for croup coughs and colds in children. He recalls severe attacks and fear of death but credits the remedy with safety and effectiveness. A 50 cent and one dollar bottle is recommended for every home. H E Suchen Co Philadelphia St Louis.
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