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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
10
The cultivation of American ginseng is drawing focus as gardens multiply in Missouri Texas County and elsewhere. It is now believed domestication is feasible and profitable, with gardens operating in Kentucky Ohio and Maryland, after years of doubt.
The article explains ginseng superiority of cultivated roots over wild, with prices from $1.50 to $4 per ounce for wild and $8 to $10 for cultivated. It notes strong Chinese demand, historical value, and possible annual US market of up to $20,000,000. Cultivation methods include shade, soil, bed construction, planting times, and processing for market.
A long recipe list describes pickling and canning methods for tomatoes, apples, cucumbers, and various fruits. It covers chili sauce, chutney, picallilli, sweet pickles, citron preserves, marmalades, jelly, and general canning guidance, including sterilization, sealing, and storage tips.
The article notes Washington licensed its first woman to operate a stationary steam engine. Her husband runs a large steam bakery and taught her to oversee the engine. She passed the examination, earned the license, and now manages the machinery.
The passage advises saving garments by conditioning patent leather with vaseline, wrapping unused shoes in flannel, and stuffing boot trees with cotton to preserve shape. It describes a brass dinner gong setup, notes on starch and turpentine, and urges thrift in clothing, urging not to panic when funds are tight and to wear existing outfits with wise frugality.
The article describes two waist styles: one high for daytime attire and one low for evening wear. It notes attractive batpina with turquoise accents and describes stitching issues when sewing thin fabrics. A method using paper underneath prevents puckering and can be removed after finishing. It also mentions finding a lost key to canned goods in a hidden hook.
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