Little George Oliver of Pennsylvania Paths to Congress
Senator George T. Oliver of Pennsylvania, raised by an older brother and his wife who called him "Little George," is noted in the reminiscence as a hopeful for congressman at large after congressional reapportionment. The wife kept a close eye on his looks and manners, even long after his marriage, as family talk hinted at his political advancement.
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George T. Oliver
Pennsylvania
George
Little George
Oliver
Congress
Sumner S. Kimball Retires After 54 Years in Service
President Wilson honors Sumner S. Kimball on his retirement after 54 years in federal service, including 30 years leading the coast guard and life saving service, praising his humanitarian system and career while Kimball modestly deflects the praise.
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United States
Sumner S. Kimball
United States Coast Guard
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Kimball
The New War Minister
A historical sketch praising Newton D. Baker for his role at the Baltimore convention four years ago and his pivotal support for Woodrow Wilson in Ohio. It lauds Baker as a studious yet forceful figure, credits him with securing Wilson’s political rise, and suggests Baker’s new wartime post offers opportunity to display leadership.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Johns Hopking University
Baker
Garrison
Cca
Congress
Doings of Miss Irie Ford at remount depots
Miss Irie Ford a London society favorite and noted as a Diana of Buckinghamshire hunts joins war effort as a remount depot helper near Maidenhead. She reports at 7 am and works to six in the evening cleaning horses and ensuring sanitary stables while breaking difficult mounts.
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Irie Ford
London
Diana
Buckinghamshire Hunts
Empire
Miss Ford Iaw
War Department
Miss Ford
Maidenhead
Old Trusty the Prison Guard and the Thief Catcher
Robert Dale known as Old Trusty hunted escapees and kept the prison safe. No. 921, Eldred Wareham, a model inmate, escaped aided by a rope and broken door. Wareham’s life intertwines with Alan Moore a repentant ex-convict aided by a clergyman. Dale sacrifices a promotion to secure Wareham’s happiness with Mary Dale.
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Robert Dale
Old Trusty
Dale
Herbert Dale
Wareham
Lele
Wader
Kidred Wareham
England
Alan Moore
America
Moore
Eldred Wareham
Hopeton
Mary Dale
Mary
Lile
Glan Moore
Dean
Nile
Tia
Caring for the Human Machine
Youth's Companion asserts people treat the body like a car, replacing it with ease if broken, yet often neglect or abuse it and expect endurance after years of hard use. The piece urges careful self care to keep the human body functioning well.
Today is the Day We Share Our Part
A brief, reflective line echoes themes of personal responsibility and shared purpose, highlighting the idea that today is the singular day to act and contribute, attributed to Belected.
How to Cook Mushrooms in Classic Dishes
A historical home cook’s guide presents methods for preparing mushrooms. It covers broiled mushrooms with buttered toast, deviled mushrooms, mushrooms au gratin with parsley and bacon, cream of mushroom soup, garnishing with canned or fresh mushrooms, creamed mushrooms, mushroom omelet, mushrooms in brown sauce, and a dish pairing mushrooms with sweetbreads in cream sauce.
Brawn Recipe Method for Shank Meat and Sage
A cook describes making brawn from four meaty shanks boiled until tender then chopped and seasoned with salt pepper and sage. The meat is pressed into a dish weighed down overnight in a cool place and sliced cold. A tomato soup made from the leftover liquor pairs well.
Cleaning Spring Mattresses With Quills and Wings
Instructions describe saving old quills or wings from bate to clean dust from the space between the wooden bed frame and the spring mattress. By inserting the wings or quill into the gap and moving up and down, dust is removed and the method is said to work splendidly.
To Detect Bad Meat With Brine Test
When doubtful about meat quality, submerge in brine. If the piece floats to the surface it should not be eaten.
Baking Powder Biscuit Instructions From An Old Receipt
A recipe describes combining two cupfuls of flour four one half teaspoonfuls salt and four teaspoonfuls baking powder. It tells to cut in two butter and wet with about a cupful of milk to form dough. Roll to a half inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter, bake in a hot oven about twenty minutes, then brush with melted butter. It claims these will help your growth.
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