Forest Furies and the Nation's Fire Guard
In Washington Forester Enry S Graves leads a strengthened forest service facing a severe fire season. The piece outlines improved training, trails, lines, and stations, plus costs and casualties from last year and projected funding to control fires across the Northwest.
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Enry S. Graves
Washington
National Forest
Mr. Graves
Graves
Forest Guardian
North Dakota
California
Forest Protection
Forest Service
Atlantic
Coeur d‘Alene
Idaho
Montana
Indaho
Forest Ranger
Fire Department
Smith
Forester Graves
Great Woods
Hightning
Northwest
Ingenious Oregon Egg Separator Draws Noted Interest
An Oregon inventor introduces a rotating cup egg separator with a concave plate and lip designed to crack eggs and separate yolk from white while keeping the yolk intact. A cleaning arm on the cup allows washing of the plate and directing contents to a receptacle, though cooks may deem the device elaborate.
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Oregon
Cucumber Cups with Tartare Sauce
Instructions for making hollow cucumber cups filled with a tartar sauce. Trim cucumbers to stand upright, hollow centers, place on lettuce, and fill with a sauce prepared on ice using mustard salt sugar cayenne egg yolks olive oil vinegar capers pickles parsley olives shallots and Tarragon vinegar. Alternative dressing offered with olive oil and vinegar.
Compote of Cherries
A cherry compote recipe cooks a syrup with sugar and water then adds tart pitted cherries to boil briefly. After resting, the cherries simmer until tender, then are served with a thickened currant or pineapple juice sauce poured over.
Lemon Pie Recipe From Historic Kitchen Text
A traditional lemon pie technique describes creating a crust from two cups flour one half cup lard salt water. A double boiler combines one cup sugar two tablespoons flour lemon rind juice and egg yolks with boiling water till thick. Whip egg whites with sugar spread over filling and brown in oven.
Eggs on toast with anchovy paste and poached eggs
The recipe instructs to slice toast, spread with anchovy paste, and top each piece with a poached egg. A simple broth of flour vinegar and salt is heated, then eggs are slipped into the simmering water for about three minutes.
Stain Removal Tips for Clothes from The Housekeeper
The House keeper offers stain solutions for common grime. Tar and wagon grease respond to cold soap suds, grass stains to alcohol spot treatment, pitch stains to lard grease followed by soap and cold water, and turpentine can remove these stains.
Home ownership as nation building and character pillar
Editor William A. Radford extols home ownership as the cornerstone of civilization. He links stable ownership to morality, progress, and community strength, arguing homes forge honest, steadfast citizens and deter nomadic lifestyles.
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William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Thoreau
A Modest Family Home Plan With Eight Rooms
A moderate sized fair family home with 28 feet 6 inches by 43 feet and eight rooms. It includes two bathrooms and a veranda front, parlor dining room, connected kitchen, and servant bedroom potential. The plan shows four upstairs bedrooms off a central hall.
Eight room cottage plans offer space and storage help
A brief article extols saving to buy a home and presents eight room cottage plans for a lot 33 feet wide or more. It urges starting with small savings, emphasizes home ownership as pride and independence, and notes the design includes ample closet space and efficient use of space.
Joys of House-Cleaning as Suction Cleaners Take Over
A nostalgic look at old hand beating of carpets and spring cleaning, contrasting it with modern automatic back action suction cleaners. The piece humorously recalls how households once depended on physical labor and even aromatic spirits, now replaced by machines that reach every corner and hideaways.
Hard Place to Fill in the Nursery tale
A nurse complains she cannot handle a crying baby while another maid offers a dismissive reaction and suggests a task in the kitchen. The text reflects caregiving strain and dismissive attitudes among staff.
Life saved by friend's advice Swamp Root success
A Cartersville Georgia resident recounts kidney trouble after appendectomy three years ago and credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a full recovery after using three bottle series. The statement was sworn before a notary on July 12 1909.
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Dr. Kilmer
Prove Swamp Root’s Value with a Trial Sample
A vintage notice from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton New York invites readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It promises persuasive proof and notes availability in drug stores with prices fifty cents and one dollar. A separate quotation highlights a cheeky dialogue about partnership and taxes.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cole’s Carboli salve ad promises quick burn and cut relief
An old advertisement extols Cole's Carboli salve as stopping pain from burns or cuts. It claims the salve heals sickly wounds and pepys, offered in 25c and 50c sizes by J. W. Cole & Co. with a free sample option from Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
Rugeists
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Horse Sense
Humorous quip recalls cautions about betting on a single horse. The line plays on practical wisdom and restraint in wagering.
Allen’s Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Advertisement
Antiseptic powder for feet to relieve corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen sweating feet blisters and callous spots. Sold everywhere 26c. Free ramble address Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Rample
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Respect at Home Abroad and Self, a Massillon Saying
A Massillon issued civic proverb urging youth to revere parents at home, show respect to strangers abroad, and keep self-respect in all circumstances, outlining timeless social guidance.
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Massillon
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Universal Portland Cement
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Fargo Directory
Kodaks
Woda
Fargo Drug CO
Fargo, XO
Fargo Carpet &Rug CO
8Th St. So
Fargo,n.d
Shotwell Floral Co
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