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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
7
A midcentury guide extols small appetisers to tempt the palate before soups and mains. It suggests simple hors d oeuvres such as a boned partridge pat, radishes on buttered bread, and sardine canapes, plus a bread recipe without kneading and airy potato hillocks with butter and cream for quick, affordable dishes.
A historical instruction describes a method to whiten bilk using soft white paper and multiple sheets. The process involves layering, rolling tightly, and letting it sit for several days before shaking out. It emphasizes using pure white paper for wrapping to avoid color transfer.
A home style guide describes chopping one half small head of cabbage and one celery stalk, simmering in barely enough water for 20 minutes until tender, then adding one cup milk and sem mon with salt and pepper, finishing with a bit of butter to thicken slightly.
Graham pudding mixture uses graham flour milk and molasses with soda and salt. Bake four hours and serve with whipped cream for a rich inexpensive dessert.
Advice on storing cereals and evaporated fruit in preserve jars to avoid pests. Instructions suggest rubbing butter on cheese cut parts to prevent molding and using greased paper. Also notes painting kitchen doors with a waxy oil for easier cleaning.
A Salina reader from Kansas recalls a town of 1000 that grew tenfold, the brewery that haunted the neighborhood, and the shift from saloons to a modern high school. She contrasts past ruinous liquor scenes with today’s orderly campus, praising the school’s safe, busy atmosphere and disciplined youth.
A Boston charity leader warns society women mislead youths about alcohol. A physician recalls a man driven insane by drinking and explains how many young men lose self control after social urging to drink. The letter urges hosts to demand better knowledge before pressing alcohol.
A conservative estimate asserts that public costs from alcohol exceed eight billion dollars annually in products, mortality, crime, and pauperism. The text contrasts revenue from the industry with societal harms including asylum, hospital, and prison costs, urging strict accountability for liquor trade impacts.
Chicago sees a new Bartenders Temperance club urging workers to refuse on the job drinking and to join the society. The circular warns drinkers harm their craft, urging members to sign and name themselves for membership.
A playful note from Munich jokes about a shopper named Loek-Oh praised for thrift yet quitting a masseuse job after making hamburger steak. The writer, Moggendorf, hints at needing a massage himself, reflecting light domestic wit about economical living.
A fragment cites a sensational remark about anarchists and bald-headed men. The text hints at hostile imagery and a bomb threat reference, suggesting public fear or sensational coverage without full details. No clear names or dates are readable to anchor a precise event.
An elderly farming man in Neth summons court was sworn in but mocked the oath, reciting a hymn line instead of the clerk’s words. The scene drew laughter as the crowd noted the old man’s confusion, with pundits and taunting remarks about wit and public behavior recorded.
In a rough tele belwer bout, Pat feigned exhaustion then burst back, knocking down his bruised opponent after a tense countdown. The crowd roared as the tie keeper shouted warnings and the match swung toward a decisive finish amid patriotic taunts.
Secretary Garrison in Washington argues the bill would improve diplomatic standing while the navy’s workings stay the same. The piece also recalls Gen. Job S. S. Todd born in Lexington and a Yorktown era career, then an anecdote from a Progressive banquet about his affection for large families and a quip about unseen babies.
A witty dialogue notes a deaf and dumb couple in the neighboring flat engaged in a loud quarrel. The speakers remark on the spectacle and mock the way they quarrel, highlighting the loud exchange as they observe from their own dwelling.
The Rev Edmund Hanlon of Wigton describes swelling heart and limp endurance relieved by Dodds Kidney Pills after a year of ailment. He reports renewed strength and faith in the remedy and notes continued health in a later letter. Ad insert promotes Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY and gratis household hints, music, and recipes.
A fragmented voice in a New York piece laments familiarity as a fault in family life. The speaker, Mrs Aourdinsn Hark toon, recalls a grim home scene and questions the toll of intimate closeness on efficiency and affection. The quoted line about a cook hints at tension between domestic roles and personal restraint.
A fragment from a story shows Aunt Miriam entering a room in search of something while a young male character mutters about a mistake. The aunt retorts that the mouth was mistaken for an ear and the man leaves the room.
In a playful exchange Mr Gabh asks a friend about his attire as he returns with crepe around his hat. The other replies with a whimsical comment about his free band, and a remark about death.
Local reports describe a puzzling figure dubbed the penceminker or pace tinker seen at night. Eyewitnesses note odd tools and quiet movements near the old mill, sparking curiosity and cautious speculation about a hidden project.
An immigration inspector at the Port of San Francisco extols a Peru origin remedy for personal benefit. Ben Frenchee and A de la Torre Jr, former immigration official, report health improvements and thanks. The letter lauds the remedy as the best cure for catarrh, expressing willingness to advocate for it publicly.
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