P a g e 4 G h o s t T o w n s a n d H i s t o r y THE TURKEY IN HOTELS. Two Chefs Give Their Methods of Preparing Thanksgiving Bird. That noble bird the turkey struts alluringly before the vision of every housewife in the country. Rene Anjard, chef at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York, tells how he cooks the Waldorf turkey in the “favorite American way,” as he puts it. He says: “ Begin with the stuffing. Soak sufficient bread in milk and then strain through a cloth. Mix in chopped bacon, onions, a small quantity of chopped eggs, sage, chopped parsley and salt and pepper. This is the most generally used stuffing. Of course the turkey is cooked according to size. A very large bird would take two hours and a half. A medium sized bird would take from an hour to two hours. Lard should be poured on the upside of the bird while it is cooking to produce a rich yellow color. Then there is another stuffing that we prepare on state occasions. This Is a fancy stuffing, with finely chopped flavored meat, truffles and Madeira wine. These ingredients are mixed with milk soaked bread.” Auguste Bisson, chef at the Hotel Astor, gave the following Thanksgiving day recipe: “Bread soaked in milk and strained. Mix in sausage meat, chopped cooked chestnuts, a bit of pork, sage and salt and pepper. Every once in a while pour the gravy over the breast until the desired color is attained. This keeps the bird juicy.” Nevertheless these chefs declare the old fashioned way is the best and that probably American housewives know more about the cooking of a turkey than they do. The Flathead Courier Newspaper (Polson) Nov. 27, 1913 Accessed at: montananewspapers.org Wickes, Montana It seems hard to believe, but in February 1880, Wickes, Montana Territory, was one of the few mining towns that built a church before having a saloon. The March 10, 1881 “Rocky Mountain Husbandman” reported on the town: “Wickes is a cheerful little village located in a narrow dale between two mountains, about thirty miles south from Helena. It was named in honor of W.W. Wickes, of New York…. It is the only town in Montana where liquor selling is not allowed.” The town 's namesake, William W. Wickes, was a mining executive who spent little more than a year there. But during that time he apparently ran a tight, yet respected, ship; any employees found drunk were fired on the spot. Wickes built the first church and brought his brother to serve as pastor, he helped build the first library and the town’s general store. All of it was for a rewarding, if temporary purpose—the silver mines of the area were among the most productive in the Territory. GET A VICTROLA TO HELP ENTERTAIN ON THANKSGIVING! The easiest way to make things pleasant for all the folks; to furnish entertainment they’ll enjoy thoroughly. Hoyt-Dickinson Piano Company 218 Higgins AVE Stop in and see about getting a Victrola for your Thanksgiving Celebration. We’ll play your favorite music for you, and explain our easy terms. Victors $10 to $100 Victrolas $15 to $200 The Daily Missoulian, Nov. 3, 1914 Accessed via: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
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