Shackleton’s Antarctic food prophecy and perilous voyage
The article argues Shackleton proves edible Antarctic fauna by recounting the Endurance voyage and survival ordeal. It cites his letters advocating Antarctic meat as world meat supply, notes psychological taste shifts, and contrasts explorers, animals, and global appetites with calls for U.S. dinner lectures to promote Antarctic food.
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Sir Ernest
Shackleton
Arctic
Ernest
Cook
Wedder
Ross
Borchgrevink
de Gertache
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
North Pole
Scott
Roald Amundsen
Buenos Aires
Endurance
Civilization
Robertson- Cole
United States
Harvard
Chile
Ernest Shackleton
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Pacific
Vernon Batley
United States Biological Survey
Glacier National Park
South Americcu
Australia
MecMiMan
Ames Bellaves
South Polar
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Crisp cool August wear for light summer outfits
The article discusses breathable fabrics for hot weather. It highlights organdie dimity swiss and taffeta as top choices, noting dotted swiss in blue and white trims. It describes how organdy collars and cuffs add daintiness and explains stylish pairing of a taffeta skirt with a blouse and matching bodice for an adaptable afternoon dress.
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Organdie
Dimity
Taffeta
Hats of late summer fashion in midsummer’s light
The article surveys sun hats and dress hats in airy materials like leghorns crepe hair-braid and organdy. It highlights four mid summer millinery pieces, including a black marines hat with a curtain-edge brim and a cellophane sparkle, a pink crepe georgette hat with a georgette scarf, a blue ribbon hat, and a raffia brim hat with taffeta crown. It notes wide brim hats with alternatives in narrower brims and mentions fall reappearance.
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Beauty
Curious Vintage Food Guide From a Lost Newspaper
A reader friendly column offers recipes and culinary tips from early 20th century fare. Included are marmalade making with carrots and citrus, meringue pudding with almond custard, veal oysters, coconut macaroons, cherry olives preserves, and fruit dressings. It also features quotes and guidance about tempering effort with diligence and curiosity, plus a note on keeping a watch wound.
Lewis Tries Gasoline Diet After Sanitarium Stay
Vere Marweil preferred to wait as Lewis, whose mother was in a sanitarium, was urged at home by his nurse to eat. The nanny mocked him calling him a cur and claiming a gallon of gas would make the 20 miles to his mother. After ten mouthfuls Lewis planned to walk the rest.
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Lewis
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