The Story of Our States West Virginia’s Path to Statehood
This piece recounts West Virginia’s split from Virginia, the 1861 Wheeling constitutional action, and 1863 statehood as the Panhandle State. It notes the 24,170 square miles area and eight presidential electors, with contrasts between Western settlers and coastal slave owners.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Old Dominion
John ‘Laderer
la. Sake
Ohio
Pt. Pleasant
Wheeling
Lincoln
Panhandle
Sierra Nevadas
California
Sierras
Nevada
Father Gates
Peter S. Ogden
Hudson's Bay Company
Humboldt River
Ogden
Fremont
Mexico
United States
Utah
Carson River
Comstock Lode
Arizona
Best Recipes for Preparing Dried Fruits and Vegetables
Evada mountains reference and Nevada history article precedes a detailed guide from the United States Department of Agriculture on drying vegetables and fruits. It explains storage, blanching, soaking, cooking times, water amounts, and practical tips for using dried produce in soups, casseroles, sauces, and desserts.
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United States’ Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Japs Making Buttons in 1919 Production and Exports
In 1919 Japan had 1,429 button factories employing 9,250 workers. Button output valued at 15,267,609 yen, up 14 percent from 1918, while gross production volume fell by 4,984,300. Exports totaled 10,288,000 yen, down 14 percent from the previous year.
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Japan
Fine Art of Cooking Rice
US Department of Agriculture specialists advise rinsing the rice well and cooking it in excess water without stirring. One cup of dry rice needs four to five quarts of water and a teaspoon of salt, then drain and steam briefly to keep grains separate.
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United States Department of Agriculture
All Around the House
A sedentary worker needs less food than a heavy laborer. Jey or jam tarts are enhanced with whipped cream or meringue. Lay people leave paint brushes soaking in kerosene oil to keep them soft and clean. Spinach balls taste good on buttered toast with cream sauce poured over.
Forest ants farm mushrooms in Central America forests
A reporter notes Central American ants function as foresters and road builders and cultivate their own food. They collect leaves for mushroom beds, form brown mossy masses, and sustain gardens with white-knob mushrooms. Experiments show ants share food, tend piles, and even cultivate edible fungi.
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Central America
W Riter
Christian Science Monitor
Mende
Destroyers Supreme in Anti Submarine Warfare
Admiral William S. Sims explains in World’s Work that destroyers and anti submarine craft could guard the American coast from German Uboats with a flotilla in European waters. He notes submarines travel slowly across the Atlantic while destroyers can make the crossing in about ten days, ensuring rapid protection.
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William S. Sims
Atlantic
European
Hampton Roads
Newport
Militant Woman Challenges Governor at Albany Charity Ball
A militant woman accuses men of privilege at a charity ball in Albany. Governor Miller smiles and nods to a group of women in sleeveless gowns, remarking the ladies may be giving men a better show than ever before.
New Wheat Storage Plan From England
A 19th century idea suggests crushing wheat then softening with superheated steam and compressing into hard blocks for storage. When needed, a simple crushing process would prepare flour, per Scientific American.
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England
Scientific American
Furore for Organdie Marks Midsummer Styles
The piece notes a midsummer surge in organdie fashions with two color combinations, sheer fabrics, and geometric trim details. It highlights square cutouts, picot edged frills, and numerous organdie flowers, plus simple one color frocks adaptable to voile lawn crepe de chine or foulard.
Three wraps from France at Auteuil opening day races
On opening day at Auteuil fashionables showcase summer wraps from Paris. The cape dominates this season with cape like designs in black crepe morocain and cantons crepe. Styles include a long cape with two side points and a white dolman cape with black figures.
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France
Auteuil
Paris
Jenny
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McClure
Oer. Syndicate
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