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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
3
Guidance from Western Newspaper Union outlines pre-canning steps and equipment checks. It details syrup ratios for fruit preservation, packing methods, water bath and pressure cooker times, jar preparation, and storage. Other tips include mold prevention for smoked meats and using juices to enhance dried fruits.
Lettuce leaves tossed into soup absorb fat reducing greasiness. Remove leaves once they soak fat. Cut gashes in fat before broiling bacon, steaks or chops to prevent curling. Bits of soap make jelly suitable for shampoo or washing delicate textiles.
A 30 year old or so report notes California condor eggs fetched about 750 dollars each during the peak of the wild bird egg collecting era. The value reflects historical egg trade before conservation measures reduced illegal collecting.
A luncheon menu features Pineapple Ice Ham Loaf with Spiced Peach Garnish served alongside Buttered Parsleyed Potatoes Harvard Beets White Bread Molded Melon Salad Fresh Berries with Cream Cookies and Beverage for dessert and refreshment.
To prevent hardening, transfer the brown sugar to a glass jar as soon as the package is opened and seal tightly. Paper packaging allows air to dry the sugar quickly, so airtight storage is essential.
Senator B. B. Hickenlooper and family return to Chevy Chase after weeks at Clear Lake Iowa. He leaves Sept. 5 for a globe girdling trip with a Senate subcommittee and expects to return early October. Senator George A Wilson and family plan Sept. 6 marriage of George Jr. to Emmagene Simmons of Cambridge Maryland. Ongoing Iowa Legion ties noted with Dan O Brien and others.
A 1938 reproduction wooden nickel issued by the Washington County Exposition committee explains it is a unique souvenir exchangeable in trade at any Washington county store or redeemable for cash at local banks until noon Friday September 12 1947. Businesses may obtain them at banks in packages of 50 or 100.
The measure provides for a conservation soil program to renew soil fertility and creates a committee of one conservation expert from each state appointed by the governor to develop a long term, comprehensive plan covering all conservation activities.
A new process treats feathers to make fibres bristles films plastics glues and finishes. Chemists aim to solve feather fibres weakness when wet, the main drawback hampering widespread use.
Gas for home use to be produced in Colombia with delivery in 100 pound cylinders suitable for stoves water heaters and refrigerators for household supply.
National Safety council estimates that without extra precautions a disabling injury will strike a farmer in the United States at a rate of one per minute over the year. The warning stresses protective measures to reduce farm accidents nationwide.
The article notes that at least 50 crops grown domestically depend on honey bee pollination or yield more when bee populations are plentiful. It highlights the essential role of bees in agriculture and food production.
A practical method suggests soaking pecans in salt water for several hours to loosen shells and make meat easier to remove. The tip notes improved efficiency and reduced handling effort for shelling operations.
Fruits and vegetables are the principal sources of ascorbic acid. This vitamin keeps gums healthy, increases resistance to infection and helps in the development of teeth and bones.
Soybean oil earns strong demand from restaurants hotels and chip makers as a primary cooking oil and a key ingredient in dressings and prepared foods.
A note emphasizes that brown shell eggs are equally nutritious and flavorful as white shell eggs. Shell color does not determine taste, texture, or value of the egg inside.
A Joliet Illinois mascot Asta from Harwood Post No 5 crashes the American Legion band contest at a New York convention. The disruptions complicate proceedings and leave Neal Leach with a tough footing in the event.
Warmer weather cuts fried foods and reduces salvage fats. Homemakers should conserve used kitchen fats as they are urgently needed by industry.
Palmyra atoll group in the Pacific lies no more than six feet above sea level yet holds strategic value for air service.
Advice notes potatoes keep best for table use when stored slightly above 40 degrees Fahrenheit with direct sunlight kept out.
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