No Help Needed Thank You Quote From 1910s Civic Dramas
A Cleveland Leader passage recalls a boastful rebuff to assistance when a motorist offered aid to two exhausted women trying to crank a stalled car near the Colonial theater. The anecdote shifts to a country doctor's tale about a tenant who whitewashes a crumbling cottage, claiming the whitewash serves as disinfectant after learning the prior occupants had ten children.
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Charles A. Gager
Superior Avenue
Colonial Theater
Cleveland
Novel toy cross bow for boys from Massachusetts designer
A Massachusetts man designs a pocket sized toy resembling a cross bow. It uses a wooden roll as the guide for aim, with rubber and a notched stick forming the bow. The mechanism promises straight flight and easy carry.
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Massachusetts
The Combat-Ant Poem of a Gloved Fighter
A Nature student celebrates the combat-ant's courage to fight. The creature roams day and night in search of new battles. It loves wearing gloves and uses both feet and hands in its striving.
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Nature
Oriental sail fish and curious dolphinfish fishing methods
The Oriental sail fish reaches ten feet and 164 pounds, known for a huge dorsal sail. It is a staple in Japanese waters with two million pounds caught annually by harpoon. Dolphinfish are captured using a decoy bush raft or beating the water to drive fish into a seine net.
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Japan
Life Length Among Animals and Longevity Records
The article lists maximum lifespans for common animals from horses at 35 years to geese at 30 and poultry at 12. It notes long-lived reputations for crow, parrot, and elephant, and that carp misled as long-lived. Tortoises may live longest, citing a 250 kg specimen at London Zoo from 1904 born in 1750.
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Chantilly
Fontainebleau
London Zoological Gardens
Lionel Rothschild
Ice Cream Woes Murmur at Childrens Party
At a children's party a matron offered a lad more refreshment. Willie, already full after several plates of ice cream and cake, replied with regret that he could not swallow even though he could still chew.
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Willie
Importance of the Aprons in Old Fashioned Dress
The article traces apron use from decorative early styles with brocade and lace to practical modern wear. It notes aprons were once essential in ward robes, made in many forms and patterns, even worn by Queen Anne and early colonists. Now apron fashion is obsolete, with aprons mainly for protection and undergarments.
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Mamma
Nurse
England
Dogs on Skates Hit the Hills in New York
In a quirky city scene in the southern part of New York, boys lure house dogs to pull them on roller skates down inclined sidewalks. The dog work brings the boys thrills akin to riding a roller coaster while requiring little effort from the skaters. The pastime, common on hill areas, attracts curious onlookers and mixes novelty with risk.
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South Side
Great City of
New York
Newton’s Fire Fable Sparks a Learning Moment
Isaac Newton, feeling chilly, orders a roaring fire. He grows absorbed, then angrily asks the servant to move the grate. The servant suggests Newton move his chair instead, prompting Newton to admit the idea. A humorous anecdote about inadvertent self reliance and wit.
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Isaac Newton
Newton
Wonderful spun sugar decorations for elegant service
In fashion catering large wedding bells cupsids and orange blossoms of white spun sugar hold ices, with yellow poke bonnet and green ribbons, or pink azaleas in a cornucopia. Other creations include bridal breakfast pieces and strawberry blossoms. Quick icing method uses butter sugar cocoa and flavorings.
Quick Sandwiches Made Fast for Evening Event
A caterer prepared 50 sandwiches in under 30 minutes. He sliced bread, trimmed crusts, mixed deviled ham with mayonnaise, spread the paste on bread, and cut the slabs into two triangular wedges for service.
Strawberry Jelly Making From Fresh Strawberries and Sugar
Combine four pounds hulled strawberries with two pounds of sugar and the juice of one lemon. Let stand in a warm place two hours, then heat slowly to boiling, skim, and test on a cold saucer. When jelly forms add lemon juice, boil one more minute, pour into jelly glasses, seal with paraffin, and store cool and dry.
Sponge Dumplings for Soup Demonstration
Recipe notes mix egg water flour salt and nutmeg to form a paste that thickens like putty. Shape small portions and drop into hot soup to puff. Boil briefly until light and serve for a fluffy dumpling addition.
Flavor of Fried Vegetables Adds Depth to Dishes
Flavor of Fried Vegetables notes that adding sealed flavoring vegetables like carrots onions and celery fried in a small amount of fat before simmering with stews soups braised meats or pot roasts enhances taste. The method uses the meat’s fat for frying the vegetables, avoiding extra utensils or steps.
Lyllan's Frosted Rice Pudding Recipe
A vintage recipe describes preparing Lyllan's Frosted Rice Pudding using washed rice boiled soft, lemon rind, six tablespoons sugar, two egg yolks beaten with a pint of milk, salt. Bake one hour, frost with meringue made from egg whites powdered sugar and lemon juice, then brown. Tapioca alternative included.
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Lyllan
Molded Farina Custard Cups Cold Set
Scald one pint of milk add water and sprinkle farina and salt. Cook until thickened then turn into custard cups and cool. Serve cold with cream.
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North Dakota
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Statewan
Foster
Gupfey
Igdara
Figdara CO
Fort Dearborn
Chicago
E. E. Vrooman
Washington,D.c
South Dakota
Des Moines Directory
Swanson Company, Inc
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Des Moines
Aved Street
East Front
Boyt Buddiery Co
Iowa
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Dukuhart Machinery CO
Felker
L. W.mcculla
Mitchell, In
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Daily U
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Canada
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Ilinois
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