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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Guidance on suitable costumes for a girl between two and five for an afternoon party. A light wool or silk frock with a matching hat and wrap is appropriate, with hat removed indoors. Coats are typically tight broadcloth or long capes to match party wraps.
An eccentric description details Tee Carlier’s yell as a fashion flourish. A satin ribbon decorates a half inch hem and is tied in a bow at the back, with the yell puffing the bow in hood style.
A readable fragment describes crystallized flowers using gelatine water and castor sugar. It lists lilacs primroses violets and tulip petals and notes brushing with gum then drying and finishing with dusting sugar. The text ends with a garbled question about what to make.
Left over cereals make good fried mush and can be eaten with syrup or honey. Strain clear soup through a folded towel on a colander and do not squeeze. Ammonia should not be used in the evening or near a gre. Open bottles should not remain uncorked due to inflammable fumes. Salt and lay fish on an earthen dish to keep overnight, avoid covering pan while frying. A solid yet flaky meat is preferred. When preserves run low, make jelly from oranges and apples with sugar. If lamp wick sticks, draw out threads from one slide.
A recipe fragment describes assembling chicken shells with mayonnaise and lettuce pieces, livers baked with parsley garnish, and a checkerboard cake method with white and brown layers. A laundry hints section advises prompt stain treatment and reporting stain causes to the laundress.
A jumble of everyday recipes and domestic hacks including a two layer sponge cake with apple filling and butter sauce, plus guidance on hanging plates with wire and repurposing leftover chicken into a tuncheon dish. Also tips on jelly making and adding peppers and carrots for flavor and color.
Recipe notes describe Dutch buns with butter sugar potatoes eggs milk and yeast, kneaded, risen, shaped into small rounds and baked 35 minutes. Also baked orange pudding with sugar butter eggs milk flour and baking powder, plus a citrus sauce with orange pieces folded in, served hot.
Select sixty large chestnuts and boil to loosen skins. Blanch and simmer until tender, drain, and chop finely. Remove marrow from two bones and mix with chestnuts with salt and pepper. Moisten with cream or milk and loosely fill the turkey with a big spoon. Do not pack by hand.
A rustic collection offers cranberry catsup to simmer with vinegar and spices then press the pulp and seal. Also includes a tip to remove burned cake crust with a light grate and a simple corn chowder recipe with potatoes corn bacon onion and milk.
A recipe for Spice Cake without eggs uses sugar lard sour milk spices and flour to make a stiff batter with fruit optional. A canning tip adds glycerin per gallon of grape juice to prevent clouding while sweetening to taste.
The Chicago Tribune notes pink, cream, and yellow colorings with plumes and marabout. Evening wraps in adog dolman and liberty cape styles attract buyers with trims in embroidery and satin hoods. Prices range from $5 to $30 for various capes and garments.
The article describes medium beaver hats gaining popularity last winter with a new trim. A simple bow of Ottoman ribbon five inches wide, in Chinese blue coral pink and jade green, is placed across the brim. Two devil's feathers adorn the left front for a stylish finish.
Fashion note describes an evening gown in black point d esprit over silver gray satin, cut in a sheath style. The outfit features an artistic neck trim of tulle and jet, plus a long black chiffon satin sash embroidered with silver beads.
Flower in buttonholes dominates this winter style with artificial gardenias lasting a season and matching glossy leaves. Tailored black satin coats with strong color accents reflect directoire influence, paired with soft gray or black skirts for a smart, elegant look.
A brief description explains how a net jabot can be altered for decorative effect. If worn by an individual or friends, she might erase the worn net and replace it with a ringed net for a prettier result. The jabot improves in character with the lace edge and small attached fringe.
Nathaniel Ward (1578 1662) is cited as the likely first American humorist who published with malice and intent. His 1644 The Simple Cobbler of Agawam mocked women and fashions, reflecting Puritan views and social constraints of early New England as discussed in the Wewanee Review.
The article outlines Queen Alexandra’s simple routine at Sandringham with light meals and homemade dairy work. She eats brown bread with butter before rising, fruit and coddled eggs at 11, a light luncheon, milk and honey cakes at 4, and small private dishes of oysters celery and oil dressed salad.
A melancholy visitor asks the grocer for all stale eggs claiming he will perform Hamlet that night. The proprietor jokes about the show as the man asserts his acting role in the penighted village.
A billionaire explains how to frame gifts with conditions. He argues that imposing stipulations increases the giver’s pleasure, while noting the moral hazard if recipients fail to comply. The exchange highlights the psychology of generosity and control.
An OCR fragment shows a fretful mage speaking with disjointed cadence about memory and desire. The text is incomplete, lacking clear names, dates, or actions, suggesting a literary excerpt rather than a complete news item.
At a Spanish Levant village fair tens of thousands witnessed a ritual to drive out devils. The possessed underwent painful finger and toe cord restraints in an ancient rite led by a monk, as onlookers celebrated when demons left their bodies.
A New York reporter, delayed by other duties, meets Bishop Potter who immediately dictating his statement. The writer reads back, Potter approves without note, then offers thanks. He pats her shoulder and says, We are both earning our living.
The piece notes departments require specialists and warns against cross field work. It cites a young reporter asked to handle feminine Interests and a grease removal advice from Youth's Companion.
A white deer with two small black ear spots was killed and brought home by Prince Howard hunters, weighing about 200 pounds with magnificent antlers. Grant Sprague of Big Island is believed to have taken the shot. The animal appeared in Hastings or Lennox and Addington. Another unusual catch was a rare black fox valued for its skin.
An orator questions why the national ensign is shown on the wall as a janitor offers a muddled reply about nails and plaster. The exchange highlights confusion over the flag’s placement and purpose in the room.
A garbled fragment suggests a report about a controversial figure or "food cranks" and a claim of a five dollar ink piece in a newspaper. Names or places are unreadable, making specifics unclear.
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