Wall colors and decor influence mood in home design
William A. Radford offers free advice on building topics to readers. The article discusses how wall colors affect mood, recommends cheery dining tones and restful living room hues, and describes a sample 28 by 29.5 foot house with beam ceilings and a cost estimate of 2800 to 3500 dollars.
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Calling Tom A Northern Town Prank Wakeup
A man hears his door knocker used at four in the morning by a burly youth aiming to wake Tom across the road. The caller explains Tom has no knocker, so he used the neighbor's to rouse him, and in doing so wakes half the street.
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Ghostly house lure fails as gas fittings prove taker
An agent rented an empty house by showing ghosts and decorating it with expensive gas fittings. A week later the keeper reveals a bold man has taken the house but removed all the gas fittings, leaving the agent hopeful yet puzzled.
Delicious meat dish from cheaper beef cuts
Eye of the beef is the ideal epicurean cut for pot roast. Cheaper cuts yield high protein and low waste, with regional price variations across Providence Philadelphia and New York. Knowledge of beef cut names and marketing practice is essential.
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Choose Your Guest Like Shoes for a Dinner Party
Advice on hosting etiquette stresses selecting guests as carefully as footwear. Seating choices and topic control prevent boredom or social missteps, urging tact to avoid controversy while fostering lively, gracious conversation.
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Nice Lemon Layer Cake
Recipe lists butter sugar flour and milk with lemon flavoring. Separate eggs beat yolks and whites, fold into batter, bake in two layers and ice when cool. Optional baking powder can replace cream of tartar and soda.
Dry Pumpkin Pile For Long Winter Use
Dry pumpkin or squashes by stewing and drying in a warming closet until half inch thick layers form in tins. Dry pumpkin lasts all winter with no spoilage unlike canned pumpkin. Soak overnight in milk then heat and mash with coriander to make pies. Dry pies compare with fresh or canned pumpkin.
Valuable Little Sweet Box Instills Frugal Sweetness
A family uses a stout cardboard box lined with wadding and sachet powder to perfume and preserve small gifts or works. Two or three loose sachets rest inside, and items laid away with a sachet between folds emerge pleasantly scented. The habit avoids repeated purchases of sachet powder.
How to Make a Nice Sirup at Home
A simple method to make thick sirup by melting two teacups of sugar in a frying pan over heat. Stir constantly until browned then add boiling water to loosen and boil until thickened like common sirup. Cool, pour into a pitcher and flavor with vanilla or maple essence if desired.
Asparagus Toast Soup Recipe
A simple preparation uses asparagus simmered in salted water until tender then served as a toast. Toasted bread is dipped in the hot asparagus liquor, then in melted butter, and layered with the asparagus. Serve hot for a delicious dish.
Beef En Casserole Recipe Instructions
Beef casserole with 2.5 pounds beef 3 pounds beef drippings diced carrot sliced onion flour salt pepper and strained tomatoes. Dredge meat in flour and brown in fat. Bake covered in casserole dish until tender then serve with mashed or baked potatoes.
Cinnamon Cake Recipe From An Old Kitchen
Beat six egg yolks with six tablespoons sugar and a teaspoon cinnamon for half an hour. Fold in six stiffly beaten egg whites. Sift in six tablespoons flour and bake in a moderate oven in a greased flat tin.
The Way Out
In a Harper's Weekly snippet Wilkins admits rushing on the road before a collision. His counsel plans to call seven witnesses to testify they would not believe him under oath, arguing against credibility.
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The Nobleness of George
A widow speaks of her late husband George who died nearly a year ago. She recalls his bravery and goodness while a friend urges her to move on and find some joy in life. The conversation highlights his honor and modesty, noting he never boasted about himself.
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Not That Kind. Manager in the Widow’s Loan Tale
A theater manager complains of a grave drawback in the play. The playwright asks for the flaw and the manager cites a villain who charges a widow 150 percent on a loan against her humble home, arguing audiences demand human interest.
The Whole Truth Love Exchange
In a candid exchange Algernon recalls past crushes from childhood and adolescence. He admits first loves with a teacher and a circus rider, then reveals that the current suitor is the first girl he has asked to marry him.
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His Objection to Third Term Sentence
A prisoner argues before the judge that he faces a potential third prison term. He urges that public sentiment opposes a third term, challenging the justification for another incarceration.
His Gain
A humorous exchange after an accident where a sportsman complains of weight gain. The doctor notes the prior injury while acknowledging the impact of the shooting on his back.
What’s the matter with the agricultural department
A dialogue notes that Hiram questions whether the department serves farmers while revealing it lacks literature to help summer boarders, implying misaligned priorities or mismanagement. The exchange uses a humorous rural setting to critique government outreach.
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Heirloom Romance Ends After Expensive Car Breakdown
A man recalls a broken engagement over a costly automobile. Powell reveals he was dating a woman worth about fifty thousand dollars and, after a breakdown during a ride, she walked five miles and ended the engagement the next day.
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Hard Lines. No podt's life would not be worse.
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Washing Machine Birthday Breakup Revealed
A young wife sobs that George promised a birthday gift and delivered a washing machine instead. Her mother questions the tears as the revelation unfolds in a domestic scene captured in the household hint column.
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Decidedly Handicapped in Aunt Nancy Banter
A young man jokes about studying to become a doctor while Aunt Nancy dismisses the idea. She taunts him that he cannot get practice without marriage, and he cannot marry without practice, highlighting a humorous obstacle in their dialogue.
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Being Philosophical on Youthful Pride in History
A playful exchange has Ponce de Leon admit he did not find a fountain of perpetual youth yet says a man should move beyond vanity and schoolyard rousing phrases as time passes. The witticism reflects aging with humor and a shifting self image.
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Beans and Peas Cooking Method
After washing beans and peas in cold water place them in a vessel and pour boiling water over them. Let the water rise over the beans then let set until lukewarm. Cook in boiling water until tender in a short while.
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Preparing Mustard Paste from Ground Mustard
An old recipe instructs mixing three tablespoons ground mustard with warm water to a stiff paste. Then add half a cup vinegar one tablespoon sugar a pinch of salt and beaten yolks from two eggs. Heat in boiling water while stirring until thickened. Finish with a lump of butter the size of an egg.
Knights and Horses Echo in Chivalry Tales
A brisk reminiscence contrasts heroics with the language of old tournaments. The speaker notes the day’s feats as holiday-like impressives in unseating an opponent and turning a knight aside.
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Paradoxical Feat At Church Steeple Weather Signal
A steeplejack succeeds in a vane at tempt by fastening the weather signal on the church steeple. The exchange notes the paradoxical nature of the feat and the steady act of securing the device despite the risk.
Last Words Joke About Great Men
A humorous quip riffs on the idea of last words by noting that married men would have no chance to speak last. The exchange ends with the punch line that the married men would not have the last word.
Man Aims to Make a Fortune for Family
In our town a local man dreams of amassing wealth and a secure future for his wife. She vows they will adopt a new lifestyle once he strikes it rich.
Mountain climbers mingle with society crowd
In a talk about mountaineering, observers note the climbers’ apparent ease with the social set and speculate that their boldness in ascent mirrors their place among the elite.
1910 Model Car Ride Confession Dialogue
A 1910 Model car scene unfolds with a narrator recalling a ride in Biffels' car. The interlocutors confirm they had a rattling good time and expected the machine to rattle to pieces before returning.
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In a Crowded Restaurant Harold Hopes for a Seat
A Punch humorous line depicts Harold and his mother seeking seating amid a crowded restaurant as he jokes about the hunger provoked by another diner enjoying lunch. The exchange captures a light social moment with a touch of urban life.
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Pardonable Gentleman Confronts Cab Fare Dispute
A man argues with a cab driver over a fare, refusing to pay at first and accusing the driver of overcharging after he took a cab instead of a streetcar. The cabman apologetically defends the fare.
Why Do You Refuse Me a Kiss
A Hardy Swain asks why he is refused a kiss while the girl replies kisses can spread germs. She defends her stance by recalling how he always helped with his slate at school.
Cat Gets First Mouse in Humorous Exchange
A playful exchange between two mice recounts the cat catching the first mouse while the second mouse laments and tells Boo hoo to ask the cat, highlighting a lighthearted pest tale.
Behold Him Behold The Ballad Master Portrait
A fragmentary verse note references a ballad master revered for poetic craft. A line alludes to a working girl with a curl on her forehead, depicting a singer as a poetaster.
Time Limit and Defiance Echoed in Wartime Motto
A compact wartime feature recalls a stubborn resolve with the refrain I will never say die and a counter remark about aging hair turning gray suggesting the endurance of soldiers and civilians under pressure. The exchange captures morale under hardship.
The Incongruity Discussion on a Will Contest
A lively yet unresolved will contest arrives at a courtroom debate. Questions about validity and interpretation persist as attorneys argue the testament’s implications and the fate of the estate.
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