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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
5
The article suggests a complete Christmas feast built around roast goose with an oyster cocktail and several courses. It includes a detailed menu, table decorations, and a Jack Horner pie idea with playful gifts and ribbons. It ends with cleaning and prep steps for goose before roasting.
The text suggests oyster cocktail with preferred sauce and optional lemon juice to brighten a mild piquancy. Crisp crackers are a suggested side. It also mentions coloring consomme with tomato juice for festive colors. The goose must be young.
A collection of old fashioned holiday recipes including roast goose with chestnut stuffing and garnish, Martinique potatoes with cranberry jelly mold, delicate cheese cups from toasted bread filled with melted cheese, and a nutty fruit loaf mold. Includes measurements, steps for boiling, steaming, and serving suggestions.
The Hotel Astor cleared its lobby after midnight for scenes of Richard Barthelmess in the First National picture Claremates. West Point themed story moves from United States Military Academy to the hotel with cameras rolling as Broadway actors watch, ahead of Barthelmess’s Fox Theatre engagements Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tokia census counts 1 917 000 inhabitants, up 269 000 since the 1921 earthquake, with a loss of 290 000 from pre quake levels and a Jewish population decrease of 269 000.
British Trade Union delegates arrive in Moscow for talks with Soviet authorities. The visit aims to study Russian union conditions and promote international unity of workingmen's organizations.
A dessert recipe serves six. It combines grape juice orange juice and lemon juice with gelatin whipped cream sugar and salt. Gelatin thickens over ice and salt to freeze, then folded into the set gelatin for molds.
James B. Weaver, head of the Iowa Child Welfare Commission, reports to Governor Kendall that Iowa led in child protection with the Perkins law of 1915, a children's hospital, the Child Welfare Research Station at the state university, and participation in the Shepard-Towner maternity act. The commission also lists ten proposed bills to improve care for delinquent dependent and defective children.
In Odanah Wisconsin the League of Women Voters forms its first Indian women branch. The senior league has 59 members and an auxiliary for Indian girls. They meet weekly for a physical culture drill after lessons, aiming to establish a clubhouse and a town cleanup crusade.
Tokyo officials report a major wave of layoffs as the Kato cabinet details a retrenchment program. About 20 000 higher ranking officials and 18 000 lower ranking workers, including arsenal and works employees, are slated for discharge.
Modesto, Cal. December 20 The dairy event at the Pacific Dairy Show awarded the western milk maid championship to Mae McQuoid of Colusa, ignoring Miss Julia Speaker, a local 17 year old, amid protests from the Chamber of Commerce over whether the contest was a milking event or a beauty pageant. Judges face questions as Miss Speaker received a milk prize ribbon while Miss McQuoid’s cow allegedly stood still and milk output favored the winner’s appearance.
Manila reports that stowaway incidents on army transports are ending as the chemical warfare service now forces a sneeze in the hold 24 hours before departure making the area uninhabitable. The transport Thomas carried none on its last China voyage, while earlier trips found 15 to 20 stowaways.
The German glass industry has stayed afloat recently thanks to beer glass production. Domestic demand has driven output while other sectors suffer from cash shortages. Manufacturers expect export trade to pick up after pending treaties are settled.
Vienna suffers from a broad economic downturn with a population around 2000 and only 3200 private automobiles, down about 1200 from last year. The crisis touches all business sectors and many restaurant owners threaten closures over municipal taxes.
Pope Pius XI cabled 130000 lire to the Manila diocese for typhoon victims in northern Luzon. The October storm wrecked nipa houses along the Cagayan river and ruined crops in the valley, with about 50 natives drowned.
London reports that Guy Fawkes, once condemned for the gunpowder plot, has become a patron saint for English youngsters and firework makers. Estimates place this year’s displays at up to 5 million dollars in value.
Berlin report says President Ebert and Chancellor Marx concluded talks without a majority and will resume efforts only shortly before the Reichstag convenes on January 6.
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