Cannibals, Courage, and a Deserted Island Rescue Plot
Croft faces a hostile Melanesian tribe on a remote island as Barbara sheltering in a hut awaits help. He schemes to deter the natives with tabu power and a defensive wireless beacon while preparing shelter and a public safety device for possible danger.
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Javelle Water as a Stain Remover in Household Use
The Farmers Bulletin 861 describes Javelle water as a stain remover for coffee dyes fruit mildew tea tobacco tomato vines and black walnut. It instructs on preparation using washing soda and bleaching powder and warns it will bleach colors and damage silk or wool.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Adventurous Flight to Australia Ends in Pacific Isolation
Barbara Stockiey, poised for marriage to rich Hugh Rochdale, plans a trip with aviator Major Alan Croft. Their plane vanishes in a storm, leaving Barbara and Croft stranded on a deserted Pacific island after the other two perish. They build shelter as Croft rescues Barbara from an attack.
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South Sea Islands
Melanesia
Barbara
Elief
Ibara
Dolly
Darbury
Barbara Stockiey
Hugh Rochdale
Australia
Alan Croft
Croft Barbara
Istand
Pacific Ocean
Barbara’s Reaction to Primitive Conditions Questioned
The line ponders how a girl named Barbara from a specific upbringing would respond to primitive conditions, implying inquiry into character insight and social context without detailing events or outcomes.
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Barbara
Symbolic Indian Masks Across North American Tribes
The Bureau of American Ethnology notes that tribes wore masks at religious and social events. Masks varied from priests only to entire groups and portrayed supernatural beings. Buffalo and deer head masks represented animal types and granted wearers animal powers.
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Bureau of American Ethnology
North America
Scissors In Kitchen Prove Handy For Foods
Medium sized kitchen scissors hung in a convenient place provide help in food prep. They cut cold meat into cubes, chop celery and peppers, shred cabbage or lettuce, cut raisins or dates, trim grapefruit membranes, and remove pineapple cores and eyes. Wash and dry after each use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Braised Veal Braising Methods Described by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines braising as searing veal then slow cooking in a covered dish with seasonings and optional vegetables. Suitable cuts include shoulder breast fore shank flank and neck.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Preparing Meat for Dried Beef Supply On Farm
Instructions from Farmers Bulletin describe corning and drying beef, focusing on the round as the best dried cut, cutting along grain, salting with eight pounds per 100 pounds, layering meat and salt, overnight brine, and a brine of sugar baking soda saltpeter and water. After brining, smoke and air dry the meat, with climate aiding dryness, and note creosote reduces pores and insects. It references Farmers Bulletin 1415 Beef on the Farm from the U S Department of Agriculture for smoking directions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pastry Paste Creates Easy Home Cookies and Treats
The United States Department of Agriculture says plain pastry paste or pie trimming makes excellent cookies when cut in fancy shapes. Almond paste adds flavor and a method for almond straw. Tiny rounds from pie trimming become tea cakes brushed with egg, sugar, nuts, candied fruit, and optional cinnamon.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Renovate Waxed Floors Advice From USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture says a soiled waxed floor can be renovated. If not badly damaged rub with turpentine or gasoline to brighten, then apply a fresh coat of wax. If needed remove old wax and dirt with No 1 steel wool in turpentine and finish with varnish or wax.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farm girls learn sewing patterns in Columbus county
The extension program for farm women and girls shows 200 girls enrolled in Columbus county last year with 176 completing sewing work and making 362 items valued at 386 dollars. The group also engaged 170 homes in clothing improvement as part of home demonstration efforts.
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Columbus County
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