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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1883
Page
5
A sprawling, OCR filled report surveys shops and street scenes, noting types of goods like sewing machines and typewriters, along with vague references to vendors, prices, and consumer behavior. It mentions merchants, itinerant sales, and the presence of women buyers, interspersed with garbled fragments about sales tactics and urban commerce.
The article discusses seed corn practice, drying and selecting ears, and proper storage. It notes drought risks and losses in Illinois counties, urges improved seed quality and germination, and highlights water provision for livestock through ponds, cisterns, wells, or rainwater systems to prevent stock losses. It also includes farming tips and household recipes.
A page of old kitchen notes details spiced plums with sugar and vinegar, bacon with beefsteak, and potato ribbons. It includes a method for macaroons from almonds and sugar, a rich turkey stuffed with oysters, and a jelly mold using gelatine, lemon juice, and hot water. Also described are stewed apples, chicken with gelatin, and a light dessert topping with whipped whites.
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