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TIME FOR CLASS .
2—Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, Oct. 28, 1948
Concrete Knowledge —
305 Broad Street,
HARLEY M. LEETE, JR. Owner and Publisher
Member California Newspaper Publishers Association
“improvements
some
hand at
around the place.’’ The next time
ia, and entered
Wublished every Thursday at Nevada City, Californ
City under
ams matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada
you
you
feel like making mud pies
might try stepping stones,
Speak, move act in peace, ag
if you were in prayer. In truth,
yed a single
Whoever has destro
of the
prejudice is a bénefactor
I Wonder why wise medicos
Who shake the tree of knowledge now,
Can’t learn to cure the common cold
~ And tell their sniffling patients how.
I Wonder why our most able and most learned
Sooner or later there comes
to every home owner the urge to
buy a bag of cement and try his
A legal newspaper, as defined by statute
Act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Just Wonderin’ .
By Chico State College
VALLEY NUGGET
~ -NEVADA CITY-GRASS
Nevada City—Telephone 36
Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, Nov. 4, 1948
this is prayer.—Fenelon,
rt.
human race,—Chamfo
Educational Opportunities Available
physicians stand helpless in the presence of a common
beds and
$3.00 curbs between flower
bath, a pool
cold. Medical science has conquered the terrors of yeland rock garden, a 24-inch walk
ow fever, smallpox and many another scourge which of
"trom house to drying yard, a pond
@ne year (in advance)
lawn, a. simple bird
@ne month (in advance)
old, afflicted mankind. It is busily engaged in the
LOSING FORCE
study and correction of other pernicious maladies,
floor for the chicken house.
or
a common cold, that is another story and not a
Beware of using too much watbut,
“Time was when a verbal blast from Stalin
»
er. Anydne can mix a little ce. very inspiring one.
Molotov or Vishinsky created a world-wide furor. No ment,
some sand, and water, but
1
the result ;.may not pe concrete.
so any more.
What is a cold anyway? How are they caught
More than half of the Portiand
can we do in order to avoid them? It seems
‘Stalin’s latest punch at the west—and the rest cement used. in home, projects is and what
actually wasted by being washed
silly question to-ponder, but as colds sweep the
“of the world—rolled off the interriational chin with away. Concrete should not be the like a
and out.of season, someone should
consistency of soup. If 30 per cent country in season
thardly more effect than a blink of the eyes.
too
much
water
is
used,
the give them his undivided attention.
strength, is reduced by one half
e.
languag
strong
The world is no longer shocked at
We have all had them. They come out of thin air
and actually one haif of the ceurtherF
place.
ment
is’
wasted.
Alkalis
and
dirt
common
it
made
has
usage
t
Its frequen
and pounce upon us for no apparent reason what so
ever. We sniffle and suffer and suffer and sniffle and
lrink should be used. And since .
feel like the wreck of the right. We try all the remedies
much
water
reduces.
the;
too
more, the world has learned that what Moscow says
affect
physical indications that the Russians want war or are
prepared to go to war. Yet, they are making statements
and accusations which not so many years ago would
Ihave been in themselves sufficient to incite war.
The world has learned that words are the most
frequently used tools of the Communists and that any
matterance from the Kremlin, direct or indirect, has
one purpose only—to confuse or deceive .the world
the
strength
of
concrete;
hence only water which is fit to,
3sn’t important. It’s what Moscow does that counts.
At the present time, for example, there are no
6
for ,Oscar, the duck, won at a
carmvyl, a2 sun dial, or a cement
strength
of
the
concrete,
suggested by friends and neighbors, we’ resort to the
only
curious cures ardently believed in by grandmother
enough should be used to dampen all the cement in the mixture.
As a general rule, the more
concrete is mixed and worked,
the greatér=sstrength it will have.
Concrete that must be tamped
into place will be much stronger,
than that which will run into
place because tamping liberates
trapped air that makes concrete
porous and weak.
and her generation. We consult the druggist and finally
flee to the family physician, who stands before us
with down hanging arms and corrugated brow. In
answer to or fevered: apeal often says, “it's just a
common cold, it will wear off in time.” Wear off,
holy smoke! Aw it wears off it wears us out and leaves
Best results are obtained by
keeping concrete from drying out
too soon. About five hours after
conerete has ben laid, it should
be thoroughly wetted. and cov
us depleted physically, mentally and morally.
The so called common cold is no respecter of
@N some issue.
persons, it pesters the happy school boy and spoils
his morning face, it lays a monarch low. It tweaks the
Stalin’s recent outburst is proof of that -He didn’t ered with burlap, straw, canvas, nose of a dainty miss and gives her a “code in the
Wet the known facts about the Berlin situation stop him paper or dirt and kept damp for
e in the
tlement of that question. His charge that the six neu‘tral nations on the Security Council were supporting
“ta policy of aggression” in their efforts to settle the
‘Beilin dispute, was so far from the obvious truth that
even :some of the Communists “fellow travelers’’ must
have blushed.
several
days.
In
fact,
the.
longer
it is kept damp, the stronger it
will be. Concrete hardened in air
has. less than half the strength
of that hardened under dampness.
If you are making a duck or
fish pond or a watering trough
and wish to make the concrete
water tight, it is. not necessary
to mix waterproofing compounds
with
the
concrete
materials.
node,” and it afflicts:a presidential candidat
midst of his last minute campaigning. No one is im
mune, and-the-nondiseriminati
reats_
ed
from accusing the Western nations of blockinga set
The Marine Corps Institute, a correspondence school offering a variety of more than 200 well-chosen courses, free of charge to Marines
everywhere, has been aptly described as a made-to-order education
for on-the-go Marines. Above, a MCI instructor explains the advantages of the Institute and sciwe of the courses offered to a prospective Marine student.
everyone alike.
In due time, a cold does depart as mysteriously
—
as it came, but it often leaves us with a “hangover
a cough, bronchitis, flu, maybe rheumatism, or some
TABU USUALLY KEP?
PRIMITIVE MAN FROM .
CANNIBALISM. BUT:
DURING FAMINE JT,
other ism or itis, or a mean disposition. Yes indeed,
Simply use agggregates which are
change
‘it ‘is littke wonder that as the Kremlin voices non-porous, such as granite or colds are most devastating, they waste our time,
‘So,
quartz,
keep
out
excess
water, our plans and make us persona non grata with friends,
set louder they dwindle in force and effect. Maybe keep moist for about two weeks
we wish
some day Stalin and his stooges will catch on and before filling it with water, and family and any group of humans with whom
it: will be water tight, Waterproof. to associate. What to do about all this? Evidently
shut up.
coatings, if used, should be apfor sciénce to take a
plied as soon as the forms are nothing, but I think it high time
i
removed, because their chief advantage is in aiding the curing
THE COST OF GOVERNMENT
WAS SOMETIMES BROKEN
a\\
BIN
\
vigorous hand. There must be a cure, preventatives;
CHEVALIER DALB/GNIAG,
there must be some method as yet undiscovered whereby we may be delivered from the pest which so grieveIn various campaign speeches, both candidates
us. 1 for one, am tired of suffering and
Beave dwelt on the need for rigorous economy in govFine aggregate (sand) ranges up iously afflicts
being strong.
exeinent. And that, whatever one’s political affiliations, to very small gravel one quarter
] Wonder if the new president meets with your
in diameter. Anything larger
s absolutely essential to the survival of an economic inch
is gravel. Coal, mica, clay, loam, unqualified approval. Probably not;
but at least the
system which has done more for more people than dust or shale are detrimental to
and the late campaign was more sane
amy other—and which is based on individual incentive, the strength of concrete and agstorm is over
gregates
containing
any
noticeand sanitary than many of us remember. The candienterprise and ambition.
able amounts should be washed
dates evidently considered that both they and their opthem before mixing.
No one can deny that the American people, freeA ofgood
mixture is one part of ponents were people and that is a long step in the
@hrough their government, have accepted enormous cement, four parts of sand and right direction.
six parts of gravel well graded
$mancial commitments for foreign aid, the national and mixed before the addition
Now that a president has been chosen, it becomes
w@efense, and other unavoidable projects. And the very of water. There is one cubic foot our duty to support him tothe best of our ability. He
a bag of cement. This combined
size and burden of these commitments is all the more in
with dry aggregate takes approxis our president whether we voted for him or for anweason for cutting every possible nickel from the doimately six gall6étis 6f water for other and his position in the great America of ours,
about eight cubic feet of conmestic Federal budget, and for pruning duplicating crete.
For a’smooth surface, dry demands respect from all and all co-operation from
cement may be_ sprinkled over
bureaus to the limit.
every individual.
and smoothed with a wet trowel
We must have a government which will divorce within an hour after laying.
A disgruntled voice makes complaint: ‘“Just look
#tself from activities which can be carried on by busiat the navy; no one shoves the big battle wagons
‘mess—as, for example, the production of electric power.
around, but me—oh, I’m just the Merchant Marine.
We must have a government which will recognize that
It's anchors away for the navy, it’s anchors in the mud
there is a limit to ‘“ social security,” and that the people
for the Merchant Marine. ”’
by
preventing
evaporation
of
REFUGEE FROM FRENCH
un
REVOLUTION, PROSPERED .
BY DRIVING ABOUT LON
combined water.
Concrete is no stronger than
the aggregate of which it is made.
amued, will stop our development as a nation, destroy
athe.roats of progress, and court actual bankruptcy.
An affirmation of these principles by the next
&
"president and Congress, regardless of the political
‘party in power, is necessary for the preservation of
this nation.
) PRIMITIVE MAN, PVHEN
# LUCKY ENOUGH TO KILL
ASICK OR WOUNDED
MASTODON OR
WOOLLY RHINOCEROS,
GORGED HEART AND.
LIVER FIRST.
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Nets fe,
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(NAPOLEON LOST THE GFA ina
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ba
BATTLE OF LEIPZIG
(1812) WHILE SUFFER
(NG INDIGESTION FROM
TOOMUCH MUTTON
ING. WITH ONION STUFF
—e
place
One point to
remember
is
to
use the meat in slices as long as
it will slice—diced leftover meat
comes later! Sliced leftover meat
may be dipped in «milk, then in
bread crumbs or corn meal, and
fried in hot fat. Or it may be
dipped in-catsup, then corn flakes,
before frying. Or devil the slices
of melted butter,.mustard, and
Worcestershire sauce.
Diced meats can be used-many
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MANS HOMME AND
INGS PALACE.
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SELLING IN STREETS BENG
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ways.
when
A
“quick
stew”
diced
cooked
meat
curried pork, which features diced
leftover pork with a dash of curry
seasoning.
CURRIED
thoroughly, stirring occasionally
Serve
hot
prevent sticking.
to
if
desired.
fluffy
rice,
with
be used
(Green tomatoes may
instead of apples.) 6 servings.
Foods fried in fat have long
favorites
to
serve
with
been
meat. A new twist is ot prepare
foods
in shallow
fat, a
these
mere 1% to 2 inches deep in a
frying pan, ‘says Reba Stagas,
well-known food authority. This
represents a saving in time because it does not take as long
to heat the pan of shallow fat,
and with the increased frying area
more foods may be fried at a
time.
.
To fat-fry in this manner, you
may use a medium or large-sized
heavy frying pan. A wire besket
is not necessary if you have a
slotted fork to remove the food
from the fat and absorbent toweling to drain it.
Good accompaniments for meat
are french fried onion rings—dip
them in cornmeal
“different” effect.
batter for a
Or you can
lattice-cut your potatoes for fry
ing.
Another treat with meat is
french
fried
cauliflower sections.
Happy is the homemaker who
knows how much waffles can do
for her menus. When in a pinch
for entertaining or preparing a
quick meal for the family, out
comes the waffle baker and a
luscious meal ig on the table in
no time!
would not want to serve them for
both courses in the same meal!
Chocolate waffles are treats anyPORK
cups chopped leftover pork
cup. sliced onion
tablespoons pork drippings
er
WAS THE FAMILY
cups diced tart apples
ee
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QUEEN ANNE BOLEYN,
7O PLEASE HEARTY
HENRY WL, AT CORONATION DINNER ATE 22
DISHES AS FIRST COURSE,
AND 30ASA SECOND.
COPYRIGHT 1948 J.V.CLARKE.
BARGAIN BUILDINGS A"
CAMP BEALE FOR SALE
Cherry Filled Coffee Cake
CAMP BEALE: All remaining
surplus bunldings. at Camp Beale,
Near Marysville, have been purchased from the War Assets Administration for resale to veterans
. §
and farmers, it was announced
today by the State Department of
Finance.
H.
H.
Jaqueth,
Department’s
Chief
Loca]
of
the
Allocation
Division,
said
the
final
Camp
Beale sale, now in progress, ineluded
about
40
miscellaneous
buildings, purchaseable by eligible
veterans and farmers at fixed
prices ranging from $25 ot $1,060,
plus state sales tax.
. .
The new group of structures
includes
shop.
buildings,
sheds,
grease racks, ramps and other
items Suitable for use on farms,
either for conversion into farm
labor housing or for other utility
purposes.
Jaqueth
urged _ that
farmers,
with~-harvesting completed, take advantage of these
building ‘‘bargains’’
in making
their plans for next year’s operation.
He called particular attention
+,
t
Mid-way through this quick coffee cake is a filling of
juicy cherries to lend appetite appeal to a good breakfast.
Ore
cherry
to the shop building as ‘fan outFor a hot bread that features so much ood eating, this
standing. value.’’ They are 48 by filled coffee cake is exceptionally easy to make. Into the baking i
64
feet,
with
attached—-sheds goes a crunchy layer of streusel, then a coffee cake batter, thein
ranging in length from 14 to 182
feet, priced from $460 to $1,060.
Also available at Camp Beale
are a number of mess hall buildings 25 feet wide and from 72 to
120 feet long, priced from $580
sweetened cherries, finally more batter. This layered cake bakes
Me
25 minutes. Then it puts in an appearance at the breakfast table to
give that meal style and sparkle.
Uses for such a coffee cake need not be limited to breakfast. ;
Because it contains enriched flour, it is rich in. B-vitamins, food energy)
is browned in hot fat, and 2
and iron. With this splendid nutritional value, it is a mid-afternoon
tablespoons flour-and 1 can vegetreat for callers, a supper dessert, a brunch special. Enriched flour,
Not only are waffles a main
to $1,300. There also remain some
table soup are added. Heat until course treat,
but they do
for
products are good menu-balancers, since all their food values add up,
of
the
panmelized
buildings
suitthickened,
then
serve
on _ hot dessert as well, says Reba Staggs,
on the credit side of the meal. This coffee cake is high in the list of,
able for conversion into six-room
biscuits. Or try this recipe for
sch products,
home economist —— though you
results
TO BUY. 7%
MONEY
according
to Reba Staggs, home economist,
is with leftovers. Many homemakers consider it a chore to use
those’ last bits of food, although
they really can provide flavor for
many delicious dishes.
Actually,
when you serve a
large cut of meat at one meal,
the family looks forward to the
meals to follow——and to raiding
the refrigerator, as well! Sliced
meat sandwiches, shepherd’s pie,
meat salads, and all the other
good dishes, are favorite followups. If you adopt the family’s
enthusiasm and also consider the
economy of cooking several meals
at once with the one piece of
meat,
leftovers
will
become a
real challenge to you. In _ fact,
you may-even want to plan these
larger euts ahead so that you can
cut. down on your budget as well!
as your kitchen time.
different
“\STEAL EMPLOYERS”
start,
by brushing them with a mixture
WP noe
A 18% CENTURY ENGLISH
to
EXPRESSED”
FROM \.
ee
al
wecegnizes that ruthless taxation, long enough con
good
ALE./F INFERIOR,”
SPECIAL ALE WAS,
Adeline Merriam Conner.
A different approach is sometimes the cure for food boredom.
A
ALE FOR }
THE QUEEN:
i
must stop looking to government for benefits they
sshould provide through their own work and thrift and
feresight. Finally, we must have a national policy that
NUGGET
RECIPES
DON TO MIX SALADS
FOR THE NOBILIT™
cup thin gravy
teaspoon curry powder
tablespoons lemon juice
teaspoon salt
homes, “packaged’’ for immediate delivery.
Certification of eligibility to
time. Try serving them a la mode
nee
viutla
ioe
ereéen
With
purchase
canbe
applied
for
through county service officers,
chocolate sauce. Or sweeten the
in the case
tounty farm
waffle
batter
and
serve
as' a
placement
of veterans; an@
advisors or farm
managers
in the case
sent
YOHERRY FILLED COFFEE CAKE
eS
% cup sugar
Topping
4, cup enriched flour
Mix_sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut or rub in butter or margar
Batter 7
enS
{ . A cups sifted enriched flour
a fh .
short-cake with berries.
Cup sugar
f
yt
of farmers.
Completed certifi2 teaspoons baking powder ‘ rd
As a main course, serve waffles cations must be presented at
3 tablespoons melted shortening.
adh
/ , 1 #2 can cherries (1% cups drained) ee *
with creamed ham and peas Or}Camp Beale at the time of sels Yq teaspoon salt
creamed dried beef. Or put criss. purchase.
4G tap pnitke
Sift together flour, sugar, baki
powder, and salt. Beat egg.
Cook onion in pork drippings the waffle batter before you bake . each is that it contains a high milk and melted shortening.
for 5 minutes. Add apples. Cover it. Another good variation features . enough proportion of a high qualto flour mixture, stirring /until
and cook until tender, Add the corn meal added for part of the] ity fat, such as lard, to make the mixture is smooth, Spread_ half
pork, gravy, curry powder, lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon V4 cup butter gr margarine
cross
strips
of bacon
on
top
of
flour. There are many good waffle. waffle tender and keep it from
juice ,and salt. Heat the mixture recipes.
The important thing with! sticking to the baker. .
the batter into greased pan,
‘ eight by eight inches, Cover with
cherries. Sprinkle half the topping
over cherries. Cover with remain
ing batter, and finally. with re
maining topping. Bake in moder+
ately hot oven (400 degrees F.)
25 minutes. Yield: 1 coffee cake,
eight by eight inches.