Athens in the 1920s through a U.S. envoy’s eyes in Greece
George Higgins Moses, former U.S. ambassador to Greece, portrays modern Athens as violet crowned yet rooted in ancient ties. He notes climate shifts from rainy seasons to outdoor social life, with open air dining for over 100000 people, Greek cuisine blending lamb, pilau, and goblets of glaourti, and a cultured social scene where art, politics, and drama flourish among Greeks and foreign residents.
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Illinois Moves to Create State Department of Weights
Secretary Lewis G Stevenson plans to push a bill in the next session establishing a state department of weights and measures after a federal survey found 82 percent of Illinois pumps give short measure. The average shortage was 3.9 cubic inches per gallon in Chicago and seven inches in the state, costing motorists about 1 million dollars annually at 20 cents a gallon.
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Roasted Quail and Game Bird Tips From Old Cookery
Classic notes on preparing game and wild fowl emphasize hanging for flavor, parboiling to reduce fishy taste, and using thin pork or bacon for moisture. Roasted quail recipe details include buttered toast, lemon gravy, and a green garnish, ending with proverbs on industry and opportunity.
Oyster Dishes and Variations From Elegant Preparations
Cooked oysters featured in several preparations including au natural, a savory souffle, bacon skewers on toast, and a mace celery cream soup. Methods cover cleaning, simmering in liquor, mixing with crumbs eggs and cream, skewering with bacon, and finishing with hot service and toast squares.
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Virginia
No Speculator Talks on Ticker Reading Myth
An unnamed famous banker declares he has never learned to read a stock ticker. The remark triggers wide discussion about trust in financiers and the temptation to invest one’s savings with esteemed money managers.
Woman's Crowning Glory Hair Dressing Ad
An old advertisement touts La Cre ole Hair Dressing to restore natural hair color. Claims to cover gray or grizzly hair with a $1.00 price and quick transformation.
Different Yarn Yarn Joke From Louisville Courier Journal
A brief humorous exchange about yarn and a missed shade reference appears in the Louisville Courier Journal. The dialogue plays on yarn and yard homonyms, ending with a witty remark about not matching the shade.
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