Autumn Desserts and Novel Puddings for the Housewife
A list of dessert ideas including Getee a la Creole Blancmange and steamed puddings. Step layered jelly molds with prune mixtures, blancmange with stewed grapes, steamed pudding with suet and dried fruit, Marlboroven pudding with lemon jam, and lemon f ridine style variants.
How to obtain white graceful arms and wrists
A leading artist describes ideal arms with symmetrical shape and white skin. Simple exercises can improve suppleness and length, while whitening recipes vary by skin type. Tips include gentle arm stretches, daily muscle work, and products like lanolin with hydrogen peroxide or cucumber juice mixtures.
The Orchid Family Explained and Misconceptions
A Youth's Companion summary clarifies what defines orchids, noting many mislabel pitcher plants and tall flowers as orchids. It explains the key feature, the column uniting stamens and pistils, and outlines the global diversity of 6000 to 7000 species, mostly tropical, with varied growing habitats across climates.
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The Notorious Bank Cracker and the Cashier’s Snare
A veteran detective recalls a fall 1874 case where a master thief, lured by a cashier seeking a way out of bank fraud, plans a raid on an upstate bank. The crew finds the vaults emptied. the cashier keeps the loot and the robbers flee, while the cashier dies a beggar years later.
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Ancient legal milestones and a moral maxim
The text lists early legal systems with dates from Moses to the twelve tables and Justinian, noting Draco Lycurgus and Servius Tullius. It mentions Blackstone's Commentaries from 1705 and ends with a quote by Mrs. Child about each soul harboring flowers that need sunshine and air to grow.
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Unusual Store Sale On Satin Table Damask And Napkins
Advertisement notes a broad selection with a $2.00 fine satin table damask 72 inches wide and matching napkins. It also offers $1.75 per yard taffeta silk 36 inches wide at a high finish during the sale.
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