How It Started The offensiveness of gossip traced
A column explains the origin of the word divulge from Latin divulgare and its link to vulgar meaning to spread among the people. It notes the prefix dl plus vulgus and invites readers to consider how sharing information makes things common, warning that the chips may fall where they may.
Obscure Observation Sparks Debate on Raising Children
A fragmented quotation from Olivia suggests a shift in focus from elevating children to pulling them back, hinting at broader debates on child-rearing standards and societal expectations. The fragment emphasizes attention to downsizing or reform rather than growth.
Veterans in Congress Still Active From Civil War
Sixty three years after the Civil War, two veterans remain in Congress. Senator Francis Warren of Wyoming joined the Union army at eighteen, while Congressman Charles Stedman enlisted as a student and served under General Lee.
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The Why of Superstitions by H Arving King
An exploration of house death superstition, tracing origins to human sacrifice and corner stone rituals. Examples span Germany Greece and Scotland, noting myths of buried builders and shadow measurements as explanations for haunting beliefs in new homes.
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Prosperous Men Wanted for Community Benefit
A line from American Magazine calls for wealthy men to invest in their community, arguing money spent locally is valuable to communal growth and welfare. The note frames prosperity as a social good and urges generous support from affluent individuals.
Mental Sunshine and the Value of Happiness
F A Walker argues that mental sunshine, not material wealth, sustains happiness. He likens reflection of light to inner warmth, urging readers to spend five minutes daily radiating positivity to illuminate others and themselves throughout the day.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Far-Sighted Cake Advice in a County Courthouse Joke
A humorous exchange cites the Woman's Home Companion advice on storing fruit cake for months or a year and contrasts it with a man asking what to do with such a cake in the corner stone of a new county courthouse. The quip highlights gendered baking commentary and a civic setting.
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Plan to Make Sweet Cucumber Pickle
The USDA describes a sweet cucumber pickle using dill pickles as the base. Use 50 firm dill pickles, 12 peeled garlic cloves, 8 pints cider vinegar, 1 pint tarragon vinegar, spices, sugars, olive oil, and a three gallon pack. Boil vinegar with sugars and spices, pour over pickles, rest, then stir daily for ten days before serving.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Two Candy Recipes From the USDA for Home Prep
The United States Department of Agriculture offers two homemade candy recipes for a future candy pall. The Peanut Brittle recipe uses white corn syrup, roasted peanuts, vinegar, salt, and vanilla to form a thin sheet once cooled. The Nut Coated Marshmallows instructs to coat marshmallows in a crushed nut mix after boiling a brown sugar syrup to 226 F, then roll and dry on oiled paper.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cookies for Children Nice With Nutty Taste
Oatmeal used in cookies gives a nutty flavor, cinnamon and raisins boost appeal for children. The U S Department of Agriculture notes they are wholesome and easy to make. Recipe outlines oatmeal drop cookies with butter sugar eggs flour milk soda dissolved in water raisins nut meats and cinnamon, baked until golden brown.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arrangement of Cooking Center in ideal kitchen layout
The ideal kitchen centers on a cooking center, a food preparation center, a service center, and a dishwashing center with a pass closet between kitchen and dining room. Shelves and a counter in the pass closet allow dishes to be washed and stored efficiently, placing the stove nearby for seamless workflow. An illustration by the U S Department of Agriculture demonstrates this efficient arrangement in a small space.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pickled Beets Quick Canning Guide
Pickled beets high in vinegar are easy to can using a water bath or steam pressure method. Select uniform beets, cook and peel, pack with hot vinegar and brown sugar, then process 80 minutes in water bath or 40 minutes at 240 degrees F in a steam pressure canner. jar sizes quart or pint affect times.
Healthier Stronger Girl From Oregon Factory Worker
Julia Schmidt of Silverton Oregon describes becoming healthier and stronger after using Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She had worked long hours in a factory, struggled with weakness, and found relief through the remedy. She recommends it to other women and invites inquiries at her address 118 Willow Street Silverton Oregon.
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Hospitality to strangers declines as rooms increase
A digest from American Magazine notes a curious inverse relation between available guest rooms and hospitality toward outsiders. The observation suggests that as domftcle expands with more lodging capacity, the willingness to extend courtesy to unfamiliar visitors diminishes.
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