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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
6
A USDA prepared guide notes chocolate sundae is a favorite soda fountain dish and provides two vanilla based ice cream recipes. It details French vanilla ice cream made with double cream and egg white, a plain vanilla mousse, and a chocolate sauce to pour over scooped ice cream.
Cassandra, daughter of Priam and Hecuba, loved by Apollo, promised to heed his prophecies if granted foreknowledge. She received future knowledge yet broke her promise, and Apollo punished her by ensuring her prophecies would not be believed.
Mrs. Duck tries to befriend Mrs. Goose who prefers solitude and pride in her family. The goose insists on being left alone and scorns outsiders while the duck presses for friendship, noting Goose’s vanity and disdain for others. The attempt ends with Duck abandoning the effort as Goose clings to her self sufficiency.
The cherry season is short and fresh tart cherries are ideal for pies and puddings. The U S Department of Agriculture explains a method using four cups tart cherries butter salt cornstarch sugar and pastry. Simmer drain thicken juice mix with cherries and bake two crusts to seal in juice. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
Nellie Maxwell advises on nourishing children with balanced meals and appealing leftovers. She emphasizes attractive presentation, versatile cereals, whole grains, milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and practical tips for serving, including hot beverages and a pineapple pie recipe with rich pastry.
A shell baked and topped with meringue or whipped cream offers a light dessert option. Bacon and Egg Sandwiches layer crispy bacon with scrambled eggs on buttered bread, with onion for extra bite. Desserts suggest cupcakes and various drop cakes, while Spaghetti Bambino serves as a child friendly dish with butter and cheese. Caviar mayonnaise combines caviar horseradish and olive oil mayonnaise to top tomatoes.
A 1931 column notes designers focus on decorative handwork for children's party dresses. Georgette and sheer nets in pastel tones are favored over taffeta, with dainty gowns trimmed in matching net and hand embroidery. Airy effects, net frills, and practical trimming boost durability and charm for little girls at social events.
Practical observations on keeping a preschooler safe from rough rugs and heat, preserving fabrics, improving flavor with relish, protecting brass and nickel finishes, and cooking custards. Notes on air moisture and circulation for health, plus guidance on fair discipline weighing long term child welfare over immediate comfort.
A sun-suit ensemble for boys uses two garments only: trousers attached to an open mesh top and a matching blouse for indoors or street wear. Designed by the USDA Bureau of Home Economics, the Self-help trousers feature a net waist, wide shoulder passing, and easy waist buttons for small fingers. The collarless blouse has three buttons on square tabs, two welt pockets, and neats overhanded edges for comfort and fit.
A fragmentary report describes a film star praising a city agent amid sensational claims of threats and property damage. The star alleges their house was wrecked twice, robbed, burned, and their life threatened by an anonymous enemy.
A reader notes that Her Complex Andy-Dora appears opinionated about talent. She believes knowledge of the Star-Spangled Banner chorus indicates suitability for a chorus girl role.
In a humorous exchange two hobos discuss the idea of unlimited meals and drinks by simply pressing an electric button. The dialogue imagines one offers to press butter for the other and envisions effortless abundance.
A playful verse notes a comic image that amuses with quaint contortions yet invites sympathy if someone truly grew that way, reflecting a lighthearted view of oddities in daily life.
Welch replies that his sliding trombone must be blown out the window due to lack of space in his apartment, prompting the officer to question the noise source and method. The exchange captures a humorous street-side dispute over a musical instrument.
A fragmentary exchange mentions Semmy and beebles with a remark about wealth and effort, reflecting clipped dialogue and social tone. The wording hints at a humorous or mock German affected speech, illustrating a peculiar historical mirror.
A playful exchange about a pitcher who throws so well that batters consistently hit his balls. The quip explores admiration for the skill and the lighthearted chatter among listeners about the game.
A climber hailed for tackling the tallest peaks ascended into a rumble seat and died during the ascent. The public cheered as spectators watched the perilous climb unfold and authorities investigated the casualities.
A brief exchange about Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address in which one speaker asks if the other knows the speech and is surprised by a mistaken belief about Lincoln's residence.
A humorous exchange quotes a man asking what he is kicking about and another remark that his wife is gaining weight. The dialogue implies the need for a broader perspective and tolerance in domestic life.
A humorous remark questions high rates by blaming American extravagance and a wave of vandalism. The speaker quips that popular demonstrations lead to torn telephone hooks used as confetti, suggesting a comic justification for costs.
A lighthearted tale shows Alice hurt by Jack's critique of her music but comforted when he reframes her laugh as musical. The exchange shifts from blunt insult to playful encouragement, highlighting how encouragement can ease self doubt.
The head usher instructs a large woman to remove her hat and place it on her lap to clear sightlines. When returning, the usher finds the woman claims she has no lap to hold the hat, creating a tension in enforcing seating rules.
When I was twenty mind to get rich. You never became rich. No, I decided it was easier to change my mind. I made up my
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