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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
8
A short meditation on the uplifting power of a cheerful face in the home. The essay extols sunny eyes, bright smiles, and plain or wrinkled features as sources of warmth, hope, and light, ending with a nostalgic note on memory after the face is gone.
A lettered recipe lists one quart flour two cups sugar half cup butter half cup lard two teaspoons baking powder four well beaten eggs and optional milk to keep dough from being stiff. Flavor to taste from Mrs E O Wilson Chariton Iowa.
One cup butter two cups sugar two eggs four tablespoons sour milk or clabber preferred one level teaspoon soda two cups raisins cut fine one teaspoon each cinnamon nutmeg and cloves flour enough for a stiff batter Bake in a moderate oven. Mrs E O Wilson Clinton Ta.
A historical kitchen note prescribes beating egg yolk with sugar then stiff beaten egg white. Pour boiling water over the yolk and stir, then fold in the white quickly and drink hot. Add seasoning as desired. Describes consuming up to six eggs daily to sustain work when solids were refused.
The passage describes breaking sassafras boughs into small pieces and soaking them in cold water until the liquid becomes glutinous. It notes the taste is not unpleasant and that the drink is nourishing and generally liked.
A lengthy medieval sounding recipe instructs to toast bread slowly until crisp then soak in rich milk placed in a soup plate. The bowl is covered and baked for two to three hours until the milk absorbs, yielding a nutritious palatable dish.
A batter base uses six tablespoons flour and one cup milk with one tablespoon liquid yeast. After rising overnight add two beaten eggs one heaping tablespoon sugar one level tablespoon butter two or three chopped apples half cup currants and a tablespoon minced lemon peel then fry in generous drippings until golden.
Soak scraps of bread in milk then mash to a smooth paste. Stir in raisins currants candied lemon peel egg salt brown sugar and extra milk. Bake in a buttered dish in a moderate oven for about an hour and a half. Serve with cream or milk and sugar.
Cook rice in milk until soft then mix in egg yolks and sugar. Shape a wall around a dish, place tender apples in the center, fill holes with honey or jelly, cover with meringue, and bake slowly until lightly browned. Serve with cream or custard.
A home note offers a tomato pie recipe using rice and milk with vanilla and eggs, plus bake in puff paste. It adds tips on peeling tomatoes, preventing juice loss with a cloth wrap, polishing a stove cloth with cold tea, and baking puddings with bread crumbs for wholesome results. It also notes salting water to prevent white from escaping when boiling eggs.
A home remedy suggests drinking the juice of half a lemon in cold water in the morning before breakfast to purify the system and avoid harsh drugs. Repeating the same before retiring doubles the benefit and offers a safer alternative to drastic laxatives.
Miller Realty conveys deed to block 313 on Capitol Hill for 13500 dollars, securing sixteen plots for the new high school. Lots 1 2 cost 950, 3 8 cost 2800, 9 12 cost 3600, 13 14 cost 3500, 15 16 cost 4500. Houses on some lots valued at 1750 will be removed. construction to start after bids next week.
The lemon juice alone is corrosive and inflames the throat, but when properly diluted it works through the system. Lemon water is a liver corrective and, when taken hot instead of cold, serves as an effective anti-fat remedy.
To remove putty from a newly inserted glass pane heat a red hot poker and apply quickly to the putty without touching the woodwork. When the putty is heated slip a knife between it and the wood to lift it free, leaving the wood smooth and clean.
Wash tub with hot soap and water, rub surface with sandpaper for smoothness, and heat enamel by placing the tin in hot water. Thin enamel for easier even application. Apply two or three coats, allowing each coat to thoroughly dry before the next.
Flower vases stained from heavy use can be cleaned by placing potato parings in water to cover the stains and leaving overnight. A cleaning pad can be crafted from a long stick with a groove cut near one end and a doubled cloth tied to it to form a ball-like end for scrubbing.
A simple curl solution uses carbonate of potash, powdered cochineal, ammonia water, extract of violet, glycerine, rectified spirits and violet water. Digest a week, filter, then moisten hair to curl or wave it slightly. the result is a gentle curl.
A fragment suggests buying Marcel iron at a trusted hair dresser who handles toilet goods. The note emphasizes reliability and appropriate product sourcing.
Charles Hall suffered a broken leg Friday morning when a drag wheel struck him on North Highth Street. The leg had been broken before and the accident is described as quite serious.
E R Mulford of Waynesboro Pennsylvania is cited as cured of a distressing case of piles by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve heals burns sores boils ulcers cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum. Available for 25 cents at C C Case’s drug store.
Practically all wintered in Sunnyside valley sheep have been taken to foothills for grazing. About 77 000 sheep wintered last season, largest flock 11 000, smallest 1 500. Sheepmen predict Northwest range flocking may end in years, shifting mutton and wool to irrigated ranchers. First car of Sunnyside wool shipped at 18 1/2 cents f o b Sunnyside.
A fragment notes Scott's Lumber Yard offering stained shigies and a price claim that costs less per thousand than ten stain wires on a roof. Nagler's “Extra rive” is claimed to be Union made.
Fraternal meetings occur on the Fridays of each month led by E B Scott and WwW B Newcomb Secretary YN Me with unspecified venue or year in readable fragment.
Miles Cannon prepares to depart within a day or two for an extended trip across Europe. He intends to make a complete tour of the continent's countries, traveling to multiple destinations and exploring various cultures.
Congressman Jones spoke about legislative work in the house and senate at a Saturday evening civic gathering. He shared methods used to carry on congressional business and offered information not generally known.
A well attended gathering featured Congressman Jones delivering a brief talk on opportunities for modern youth and the advantages available to young men today. The speech was praised for its interest and relevance to attendees.
C J Douglas and his family departed North Yakima last evening for Aberdeen Washington. He has lived in the Yakima valley a little over two years and moves to take a lumber company post. He regrets leaving Yakima, calling it one of the best places, but could not refuse the good opportunity.
Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates the liver and cleanses the system to clear pimples and blotches. It is mild and pleasant, does not gripe, and is suitable for women and children. Sold by North Yakima drug store A D Sloan, Prop.
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