Government Owns 1150 Texas Farms in Foreclosure Sweep
The Farm Credit Administration shows 1150 Texas farms held by government bodies at year end 1935, totaling 206272 acres and carrying values near 2.97 million dollars. Nationwide, 120 million invested in 22098 outright owned farms and 5418 headed for sheriff sales, with 1,075,008 farms mortgaged nationwide totaling 2.87 billion.
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Postmaster Bill Will Be Defeated by House Leaders Say
House leaders expect Ramspeck civil service bill to fail despite Roosevelt backing. Speaker Burns cites opposition from both parties and uncertainty on White House stance. Ram speck hopes to push a vote despite bipartisan hurdles. Caramel syrup instructions follow: mix sugar in pan, heat gently, add water, boil, cool and store.
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Ireland raises bounty on exports to boost domestic production
To stimulate domestic production the Irish Free State has increased its bounty on exports of pork poultry and dairy products.
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Custard Cup Recipe with Simple Vanilla Note
A basic custard method uses four eggs with cup sugar a pinch salt and milk plus vanilla. Beat eggs lightly, whisk in sugar and salt, stir in warm milk, add vanilla, grease six custard cups, fill nearly full, optional nutmeg or coconut topping, bake in a shallow water bath until firm.
Classic Vanilla Custard Recipe Instructions
Instructions for making a smooth custard with eggs milk sugar and vanilla. Includes steps to scald milk, cook custard in double boiler, avoid curdling, and optional folding in beaten egg whites before chilling and serving. Includes tips on handling curdled custard and timing to achieve a coatable texture.
Two Fayette County residents fall for Chicago doctors swindle
Mrs. Salm near LaGrange and William Hinze of the Bluff were duped in a noted scam in which two men posed as Chicago doctors. The Salms gave cash and stock valued at 2,087.50. Hinze lost 675 in checks. A second “doctor” warned of supposed eye disease and pressed costly, unlicensed treatments. Sheriff notes the method is a statewide favorite.
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Cow That Started a War on the Oregon Trail
A worn old cow abandoned by emigrants is killed by a Miniconjou Sioux to obtain hide. Lieutenant Grattan leads 33 men to arrest the killer, fails to pacify friendly chiefs, and Grattan and his troops are killed. Col. Harney sacks the camp at Ash Hollow, sparking 20 years of Sioux war. An aged cow’s fate helped ignite the conflict. Japan’s six great cities are Tokio Osaka Nagoya Kyoto Kobe Yokohama.
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Caramel Custard and Chocolate Custard Instructions
Step by step dessert notes describe caramel custard using 1% sugar caramelized in scalded milk then baked or steamed in cups with optional caramel additions. When set, invert to plate so caramel flows. Chocolate custard adds half a cup of ground or melted chocolate to hot milk and stirs smooth.
Varied Custards Enhance Flavors With Fruit and Gingerbread
A guide to enhancing custard with different additions such as coffee milk, berries, canned fruit, and dried fruit. Includes soft custard, baked rich custard with dates and raisins, gingerbread or cake custard, maple custard, marshmallow custard, and pineapple custard. Noting preparations to strain coffee, sweeten to taste, and use of yolks only for gingerbread custard. A closing remark cites a Buffalo Courier Express opinion on European borders and debts.
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Life Begins at 4 for Writers Claims Expert
Ohio University psychologist Dr. Harvey C. Lehman analyzed works by over 500 English authors and 100 American writers to map peak productive ages. He found writers peak around 41, poets 25 to 28, and short-story writers before 35, with chemistry peaking 30 to 35 based on 244 chemists and 933 discoveries.
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