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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
6
A college professor and his son discuss recent rain during a country walk. The professor’s formal remark about abnormal precipitation unsettles the farmer, while the son tries to rephrase it in blunt student slang, revealing different speech styles.
Mrs. T W Hyde of Brentwood Essex reports her daughter suffered from a feverish eczema that spread from chest to back and head causing pain heat tingling and sleepless nights. After trying two doctors she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills and the eruption vanished.
Daniel O'Connell once helped a man escape highway robbery and burglary charges but failed on a third case involving stealing a coasting brig. He claimed the crime happened on the high seas and won an acquittal. The prisoner cried out to heaven in a tense courtroom moment.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous surface remedy prescribed by physicians, with testimonials offered. The piece also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Cheney & Co. of Toledo as the proprietors.
Mrs. Torkins gently chides Charley for overvaluing horse popularity this year noting his habit of selecting favorites before races and neglecting them once their chances fade. The exchange hints at the fickleness of enthusiasm in horse racing crowds and the care needed in judging competitors.
A humorous exchange records a would be author admitting a country home needs a gardener and too large a plot for one person. Crittick quips that the speaker could never handle a plot, signaling light social wit in the Catholic Standard and Times.
A witty exchange notes some men seek a fine dinner while others view it as a prelude to smoking after. The dialogue reflects differing dining priorities and social habits.
A guide on making dainty sandwiches emphasizing long square loaves with smooth crusts, close grain, and sharp blades. It covers crust handling, slicing, buttering both sides, even filling, and storage in damp towels and airtight boxes for delays. It stresses avoiding crumbly bread and overfull fillings for appetizing results.
A recipe to prepare a zestful sauce for veal beef and mutton chop dishes. It uses half a minced onion four tablespoons of tarragon vinegar and allspice boiled to half quantity then enriched with egg yolks butter pepper cayenne and parsley before reheating and serving hot.
A historic recipe describes soaking stale bread with lemon peel and raisins, sweetened with sugar and wine, then cooking with butter milk and eggs. The mixture forms a custard baked in a buttered mold set in boiling water for several hours, served with sauce.
The article describes two techniques for pillow making. Rub the inner side of the ticking with a damp laundry soap bar to prevent feathers from pushing through. Alternatively wax the ticking with bees wax using a hot flatiron to treat the entire material.
Wash and rinse fruit cans thoroughly and drain for a minute. Shake two or three good shakes of salt into the can, add the cover, and screw on tight. When needed, rinse well with cold water.
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