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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
8
A quip attributed to Benjamin Franklin cautions a man who casually overindulges at meals. He should fast the next meal and avoid repeating the lapse to keep health in balance.
The article lists practical uses for old jelly as spring and summer fruit arrive. It suggests diluting jelly in water with lemon for a refreshing drink, beating jelly with egg white for a rich custard like dessert, frying with fritters or doughnuts, and flavoring puddings or sauces with citrus peels. It also mentions jelly and cream on toast, jelly cream pies with meringue, and old fashioned jelly filled doughnut style treats as appealing options for children.
A humorous quotation precedes kitchen guidance for Ne apolitan baskets hollowed sponge cakes filled with berries and whipped cream. The text then lists Pineapple Compote Rice with butter sugar nutmeg and pineapple juice, a Strawberry Omelet with strawberries eggs cream and sugar, and a Pineapple Souffle with lemon, pineapple, gelatine and cream.
A Hamilton Ontario family misidentifies a body believed to be John Thompson fireman of a lost lake steamer. The article warns that morgue identifications are often flawed with relatives convinced by personal clues while fraud rings exploit the system for profit.
A satirical volley from New York Press pieces quotes a city man mocking income tax for directors, interblock trains, and a grand aqueduct while critiquing wages for inventors and city pay. The dialogue pivots on public spending and political intrigue.
Data show Russia raised 5162.6 million rubles over five years, with 3657.1 million domestic and 1959.3 abroad. The ruble is worth about 51 cents. Debt rose notably in the last two years and foreign market borrowing increased from 256.0 million in 1911 to 448.3 million in 1912 as Russia seeks European funding.
The Inns of Court hotel in London began as the Blue Boar tavern from Plantagenet times, named for the De Veres crest. It later adopted George as a subtitle after its rival George Inn was demolished in Queen Anne’s era. Cromwell allegedly stopped a man at the Blue Boar and found a letter from Charles I that helped push the king’s execution.
The piece cites an 1857 Collier's Weekly passage noting Ralph Waldo Emerson’s caution about keeping money at home and investing in stock, which later exposed him to the burglars now “dressed as railway directors” amid the Frisco receivership and the New Haven bankruptcy.
The text contends that proving life or consciousness to another person hinges on personal awareness. It argues skepticism persists regardless of any argument one might present, emphasizing inward certainty over external proof.
In a tense tenement parlor, Kittie Driscoll visits Frank Porter to help his hard time after Maggie's death. She offers $200 from insurance and urges him to take care of his two girls, seeking a hopeful arrangement that includes future support.
Lily characters a humorous tale of four suitors Tom Dick Harry and M Beaucatire plus Stuart Lennly. Lily must choose during her recovery after an ice accident as letters and tokens arrive from each suitor. Stuart declares love offers marriage and a future title as Lily endures an emotional decision.
The article describes how tea drinking has become common in America, with fashion noting tea rooms and hotel restaurants. It covers serving etiquette, equipment like trays and napkins, and the preference for light refreshments and careful presentation when guests arrive.
The article describes making decorative under waists to strengthen sheer blouses. Use heavy net with bone supports, reach to the waist, and add sleeve caps if desired. Trim with Irish lace, medallions, or eyelet embroidery. fasten in front for a tailored look.
A dainty afternoon frock in shadow lace inspired by youthful charm. The bodice and skirt ride over a white slip with translucent sleeves. Center front features a val lace edging, pearls, lace trims, and a satin girdle with a neck bow.
The article advises gentle filing with a small thin file to avoid damaging cuticles and nails. It recommends home remedies for rejuvenating fingers and a night paste recipe of pistache oil salt resin alum and white wax to treat nails that break despite care.
The latest fashion novelty, the Tango petti coat, uses two widths with side seams and reaches to the knee. It offers a fresh silhouette for wearers seeking a modern look.
The article cites Lazarus Fletcher and the Britannica noting meteor showers rarely harm towns. It lists incidents near Wold Cottage Middlesboro Charsonville Tourinnes la Grosse Krahenberg Angers Braunau Macao Nedagolla and Mhow with near misses, injuries, and at least one death in 1827.
The passage recalls Eugene Field in a basement cafe preferring a kind word to services. It argues deeds outpace words yet shows how praising others would lift workers and helpers in daily life, from parents to store clerks and servers, and encourage perseverance.
A Boston woman recalls a Paris encounter about courtesy. She asks a Frenchman for Rue de la Clochee directions, he apologizes he does not know, then reappears with a bow to explain his brother also could not help.
The text recalls Wagner during a Paris stay in 1840 facing poverty. He pawns all he and his wife own because he could not locate a pawnshop. He learns the term Mont de Piété and discovers it is the place of salvation where they deposit their valuables for funds.
A cub reporter struggles to finish a 400 word story on a city library board meeting. By late hours the tale remains unfinished, with the journalist noting only 300 words written so far.
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