Jaipur Medley of Palaces Observatories and Plague Spreads
A. H. Fisher guides a tour through Jaipur and the Jai Singh observatory with its vast sun dial and zodiac houses. He notes Rajputana independence, British influence, the city walls and gates, Mausoleum monuments, palace gardens, and a plague counts steady in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uishi Raghunath Saha
Kaiser- Hind
Jai Singh II
England
A. H. Fisher
Illustrated London News
Rajputana
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Chola Rao
Gwalior
Nahargarh
Jai Singh
Dela Hire
Euclid
Kachnar
Munshi Raghunath Sahai
Dogs
Marble Arch
London
Amber
Dishes of Cold Eggs in Aspic Jelly and Mayonnaise
A detailed guide to serving cold eggs with aspic jelly or mayonnaise decorations. It covers poaching briefly, forming jelly molds, arranging eggs with capers beet dots and garnishes, and decorating with green peppers caviar truffles or pimento. It also describes stuffing hard boiled eggs with yolk mixtures and presenting them in attractive outer coverings.
Pretty Pudding Dessert Mix
A simple layered dessert recipe combines gelatin sugar and boiled water with beaten egg whites then folds in mashed strawberries to create a pink topping over a white base. The method yields a light fluffy texture and a two tone presentation.
Uses for Paraffin Wax in Everyday Tasks
Paraffin wax has multiple household uses. Melted and poured over jel lies blocks air entry. Rubbed on irons it prevents rust. Dipping fruit jars in melted wax makes them air tight and prevents spoilage. Paraffin in starch stops sticking. Coating fruit with melted paraffin preserves it for long periods.
Pineapple Salad Preparation Instructions
Two pineapples are shredded and disposed of care. Shredded fruit goes in a glass dish. A half pint of powdered sugar mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice is poured over. Let the salad stand for several hours to dissolve the sugar. Serve with mayonnaise or French dressing.
To Keep Silver Bright Camphor Trick for Tarnish Prevention
A household tip advises placing a lump of camphor in silver drawers to prevent tarnishing and maintain shine. The suggested practice aims to keep silverware bright by repelling moisture and sulfur compounds.
Hookworm Disease and Its Causes explained
The article explains hookworm disease caused by a parasite that lives in the intestines and feeds on the body. It notes the name derives from the parasite’s hooked shape and links the illness to poor nutrition and unsanitary conditions.
Swedish Employment Bureaus Offer Free Public Services
The Swedish government runs public employment bureaus that provide job search assistance and career support at no cost to users. The services help job seekers connect with employers and access training resources across the country.
Tylissos Excavation Reveals Seigneural Homes in Crete
The Tylissos site near Candia yields large residential complexes from the Late Minoan era, not a royal palace. Excavations uncover frescoed rooms, bronze vessels, obsidian vases, and a bronze adorant statuette, suggesting noble houses forming a clustered settlement with dependent hamlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elow
Cnossus
Phaestos
Treasuries
D. G. Hograth
Illustrated News
Crete
Gournia
Palaikastro
Boyd Hawes
Athens
Hagia Triada
Bay
Messara
Cretan Department of Antiquities
J. Hazzidakis
Ephor
Tylissos
Candia
Mount Ida
Egypt
Island
Psychro
Phylakopi
Melos
Quail Drawn by Music Finds Unexpected Stage
A baby quail named Bob White lived in a cage in a house with an oilcloth ranch. The bird rarely left his domain but followed piano music with wide-eyed interest, circling the instrument and perched on a corner as if in an operatic chair, purring softly when the tunes played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob White
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Xean X
Ronomer
Zenana
Yakub Sahib
Swinton Jacob
India
Palace of the Winds
Resepeg
Quail
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