Science in Housekeeping Reform by Uncle Sam at Agriculture
The article extols Uncle Sam through the Department of Agriculture for turning housekeeping into a science. It cites tests and a cook book, then pure food legislation, and highlights a tea making bulletin showing how to cut motions from seventy seconds to thirty five with a strainer teapot. It claims improved efficiency and economy, promising further advances in household science.
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Pam Haat
Department of Agriculture
Sam
Washington
Bam
Housekeeping Scientisis
Mrs. Ji
Marta
Mr. J
Nic Clear
Mra
Joatwerl
Mohair suit bargains drive married quarrel tale
Homer Justwed and wife clash over a mohair suit as he resists her shopping nudges then surrenders to a spree buying shirts, socks, collars, and shoes at a bank of sales. The veranda scene unravels into a comic domestic bargaining over appearances and market temptations.
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Goa
Justwed
Momer
Mia
Boakum
Mr. J
Homer
Deewan
Nal
Homer-dear
Blossom
Mrs. J
Lars
Mra. J
Mr. Justwed
Gorm
Mrs. Justwed
Howard Riddle Padgett
A Family Excursion Afield for Pleasant Picnics
Warm weather invites families to outdoor picnics from simple impromptu gatherings to elaborate garden parties. The piece offers practical packing tips, emphasis on waxed paper use, and a long list of sandwich ideas from tongue and ham to potted lobster and cucumber topped dishes. It warns against fancy dishes, advocating simple, plentiful food for all ages.
A Few Helpful Moments With the Get There Club
A humorous meditation on superstition in daily life. Horace argues against petty rituals while noting how many people treat Friday the 13th and small foibles as fate shaping. He also observes a curious tie between coins and superstition, urging focus on work over superstition.
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Ketty
Horace
Othie
Oyat
Pethese
Camels Delivering Mail in Cape Colony History
The article notes long used camels for mail and police communication in arid districts north to Gordonia on the Orange River. Cape Town recently replenished its camel herd with twos dozen from Suez, guided by Hedouins from the desert stock. It also mentions a dubious link between criminality and fat men and Prague’s fireless fifteen year claim.
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Cape of Good
Cape Rovince
Gordonia
Orange River
Cape Town
Sues
Sudan
Bohemian
Prague
Brick home design with ample rooms and finish details
Tect and LRE present a substantial brick house design priced at 4600 dollars. It features a large front living room with fireplace, central vestibule, dining area, kitchen, four bedrooms, bath, ample closets, attic space, and potential finished rooms. Construction extras for plumbing and heating raise cost.
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LRE
Ancient Coptic Papyrus Opens Window on Early Bible Translation
A printed edition reveals a papyrus from Egypt found last year, oldest known Coptic copy of a Greek Bible translation. It contains Deuteronomy Jonah and the Acts, likely for private use. The manuscript shows early fourth century usage and monastic spread of Christianity in Egypt. The backs were reinforced with vellum, and preservation challenges arose as ink smeared during copying. Experts disassembled leaves to mount each page for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Egypt
Brrth Musgeum
Heypt
Foam Extinguishing Blend Proves Fast on Oil Fires
German tests show a mixture of caustic soda and alum solutions producing yellowish foam that can smother oil fires. A 30 square foot basement fire was extinguished in 78 seconds using the frothy layer which kept water separated for 10 minutes, aiding rapid knockdown.
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Germany
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Dread
Dame Fortune
Hornece
Bo Agd
New York
Mae Yaenefer
Chas. 5, Sedgwilck
Arch
Wills
Wilk Ballye
Kitghe M
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