Baker heirs claim vast Philadelphia estate in 800 million scare
Myron C Baker of Chicago asserts as great grandson his line owns a Revolutionary era lease and 650 acres in central Philadelphia. City officials say no such lease or property exists and call the Baker claim a fraud. reports trace origins to a 1847 Philadelphia estate of Jacob Baker and note widespread inquiries from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Jacob Baker
Philadelphia
Mr. Baker
Emma
Baker
Chicago
Colonel Baker
Union
Canada
Bureau of Legal Aid
Department of Public Welfare
Romain Hassrick
Chillicothe
Kansas City
Afton
Dubuque
Salt Lake City
Utah
Okamogan
Wash
Los Angeles
Cal
Lebanon
Tacoma
Hassrick
Portland
Ore
Shroades
Anderson
William Penn
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Middle West
Market Street
Delaware
Schuylkill Rivers
Poplar
South Street
City Hall
Adelphia Hotel
Ritz Carlton
Bellevue
Stratford
Real Estate Trust
Widener
Lincoln
Liberty
Morris
Independence Hall
Franklin Square
Franklin's
Veridig
John S. Broadway
Orphans’ Court
Philadelphia County
Register of Wills’ Office
Rural Housewives Taught to Apply Business Principles
A USDA circular reports home demonstration work boosts efficiency in rural homes. Since 1914 agents train women to apply business methods at home, forming co operative networks and promoting community enterprises across 33 states. Local funds supplement federal support via new farm bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Erie County
N. Y
State Agricultural Colleges
State Agricultural College
Family
New” Farm Bureau
Putting More Milk in Food of Family
Home economics experts from the United States Department of Agriculture explain how milk can enrich family meals. Recipes focus on milk thickened into a sauce for milk toast vegetables creamed fish and scalloped dishes with three sauce thickness levels and simple mixing steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Balanced Rations For Man Diet Advice
The article promotes healthy eating with fruits vegetables whole grains milk eggs butter and nuts and advocates moderate meat. It warns heavy meat intake artificial sugars white flour polished rice and peeled potatoes as contributors to acidosis and potential diseases.
Way to Polish Silverware
Soak silverware for three hours or longer in sour milk, then wash in warm water with a touch of ammonia and polish with a clean chamois. Shining silver makes the dinner table look doubly attractive.
Waterproofing Shoe Soles with Vaseline and Beeswax
Suggest mixing eight ounces of Vaseline with one ounce of beeswax to form a melted compound. Place shoe soles in the warm mixture for 15 minutes, ensuring the temperature remains tolerable to the hand. This process helps preserve leather and enhances water resistance.
Way to Hem Straight Edges for Neat Hems
Tips to join towel edges by pinning and stitching before hemmer work. Loop corners with needle and thread to form a continuous neat hem, reducing difficulty starting the hem.
The Housewife Tips on Stain Removal and Stovepolish
Always remove stains before washing for soap to fix them. A pinch of sugar or a light vinegar helps the stove polish stay on. A salad of chopped cabbage grated raw carrots and chopped peanuts tastes good. An asparagus stalk is edible only as far as it snaps easily between the hands.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daker
Noax
Aldine
New Bingham
Colonnade
Green's
Walton
Rittenhouse
St. James
Academy of Music
Walnut Theater
Adelphia
Lyric Theaters
Keith's Theater
Garrick Theater
Reading Terminal
Broad Street Station
Penna
Baltimore and Ohio Terminal
Historical Society
John Harrison Laboratory of Chemistry
Academy of Natural Sciences
University of Penna
United States Mint
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Academy of Fine Arts
Central Post Office
Odd Fellows Hall
Masonic Temple
Franklin Institute
Betsy Ross House
Christchurch
the Bourse
Custom House
Carpenter's Hall
Central High School
Philadelphia Textile School
Drexel Institute
Telisale
Firanelin Square
Chinoun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!