Shivering guest at Boston hotel berates porter in storm
A famous New Hampshire man staying at a Boston area hotel during a winter storm rings for help after a window blows in and sleet drenches his bed. A sleepy porter arrives with a pitcher of ice water, prompting the irate guest to demand quicker service amid the cold night.
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New Hampshire
Boston
Odd Stones and Graves Across Historic Sites
The piece cites curious gravestones and legends from Prestbury, Westminster Abbey, East Ilam, and far flung locales. It mentions Sarah Pickford buried as a bachelor in 1708 aged 47, George Graham the instrument maker honored by the Royal Society, and a cross shaped tomb in East Ilam. It also notes Noah in Nakhitchevan, Eve’s supposed tomb near Jeddah, and a tradition of Eve as the tallest woman.
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Prestbury
London
Sarah Pickford
Westminster Abbey
George Graham
Royal Society
East Ilam
Cross
Noah
Nakhitchevan
Mount
Ararat
Eve
Jeddah
Wonderful Little Valleys Irrigated Fruit Communities Praised
The Northwest fruit regions are praised for high productivity and profits with orchards and vineyards yielding 200 to 500 dollars per acre. Comparison shows Southern California lands valued far higher, yet Northwest irrigation supports year round markets and infrastructure. Water in the valley is drawn from the Wenatchee River.
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Great Southwest
California
Malaga
Richwest
Northwest
Boston
Washington
Wenatchee River
Wenatchee Valley irrigation praised as model for private development
A Washington valley is hailed for private irrigation turning barren land into productive orchards. The Wenatchee region, watered by Cascade streams and Wenatchee River, attracts investment, with a $160,000 bridge and viaduct crossing the Columbia to irrigate 8,000 more acres.
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Wenatchee
Bureau
Washington
Wenatchee Valley
Great American Desert
Saner housekeeping habits unlock real progress in daily life
A column encourages women to plan and rest, embracing joy in work. It cites Ellen Bergh and Kipling, urging steady routines to reduce drudgery and anxiety. The piece links energy, happiness, and productivity to mindful housework, promising rewards beyond money or fame.
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Ellen Bergh
The
Boston Herald
Optical Illusion and a Baron's Selfless Graft
A three dimes puzzle explores a geometric proportion while a Russian baroness secretly visits a hospital and donates skin graft tissue to a severely burned Swiss peasant girl. The operation used nearly a square foot of her skin and the girl is expected to recover.
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Homse
Mending Slate Muse Aids Tiny Garment Duties
Cyrene Symp Mel presents a small home craft idea to curb forgotten mending tasks. She suggests a slate note board with needles pins and cotton, a covered frame and decorative touches to remind wearers of minor repairs like loose buttons and torn braids.
In Tune With the Finite Visitor Arrives Unbidden
A puzzled resident confronts an unsolicited piano tuner who notes neighbors recommended a visit. The exchange reveals unexpected intrusion as the visitor seeks access to the instrument. The scene centers on propriety and the tension of an uninvited appointment.
Doll House Party for Little Girls Inspires Craft Fun
A young hostess staged a Doll's House Party for eight to twelve year olds featuring tea, story reading, and a doll making contest. Each child built a two story cardboard house with furnished decor cut from catalogs, selecting dolls from fashion pages, then a committee awarded a scrap book prize to the best creation.
Cross stitch pattern for multicolor work
Simple cross stitch motif description suitable for single or multiple color projects. Notes emphasize pattern versatility and easy execution, with preference for basic stitches and adaptable colorways.
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