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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
7
A British observer argues the British and American peoples share enduring friendship and respect. He praises Admiral Dewey for decisive action in Manila, defends the Cuba conflict, and notes American vitality in literature and character, asserting the United States remains a noble and resilient nation.
A Boston Transcript remark notes that men who part their hair in the middle will see Dewey and Hobson doing the same. It adds that Dewey also parted the Spanish fleet in the middle.
The Iowa stands as the seagoing battleship prototype with 46 guns, four 12 inch turrets, four 8 inch turrets, and heavy rapid fire mounts. Turrets rise about 25 feet above water while gun weight and barrages exceed Constitution's broadside, reflecting a new type amid harbor monitors and coast defense ships. Professor Ira N. Hollis analyzes the ship's stability, armament, and impact of heavy projectiles in Atlantic Monthly.
The article notes George Washington remained unshaken by public pressure and rival criticisms in Congress after the Saratoga victory. It contrasts his restraint with calls to promote Gates, while he chose to strengthen the northern army and hold lines at White Marsh, grateful yet steadfast.
Ruth Ashmore notes in The Ladies' Home Journal that a city housekeeper visiting the country often clashes with local life. Overdressed and impolite, she alienates neighbors and misses the chance for simple country pleasure, prompting awkward afternoons and crowded verandas.
Julian Ralph surveys Russia as a vast farm spanning a seventh of the globe while ruled by a handful of officials. He describes a population split between a comfortable educated minority and a vast 119 million peasantry, then sketches a land of flat scenery, rudimentary villages, and untidy progress.
Alta Walker an eight year old from Moline Illinois sent her savings of 58 cents to the sick soldiers of Company F Sixth Illinois volunteers. She wrote a letter to Colonel Kittilsen and included a draft on the First National Bank of Chicago for 53 cents.
A San Francisco Examiner excerpt explains a carpet cleaning method used in British factories for velvet moquette and Rubisson. It recommends biannual care, using two water pans, soap, and white cotton rags, washing one square at a time, rinsing, and drying quickly to avoid boundary lines.
Three large fresh lemons are boiled in rapidly boiling water for seven minutes. After slicing thinly, the lemon slices are mixed with a pound of moist sugar and heated for hours until the mixture nearly distills. Cool and stir in almond oil then take a teaspoonful when throat irritation occurs.
In a North Dakota fort school, Native American students aged 7 to 20 study half the day with books and half with trades on the farm. Girls learn housework and dairy skills while boys train in various trades. The school emphasizes voluntary attendance and has a music program with a band and glee club.
A recipe for giblet stew using two chickens or one chicken with beef plus water milk flour butter onion tomato egg and seasonings. Simmer until tender then remove giblets, mince, return to broth, thicken with flour and butter, and re‑enrich with boiling water to maintain original quantity.
The garden shelter is described as an English invention with a cane seat six feet high, sides and floor of cane, awning cloth top, and cushioned seating. Some shelters hold two seats facing each other with a table between, plus a wicker wall pocket at the back. It is presented as an improvement on Celia's arbor offering a small room feel outdoors.
To one pint of leftover mashed potatoes add butter salt and pepper. Knead with flour to form a dough and fry into a large cake or four small ones until browned. Serve hot with cold meat. Prepare kidney slices with batter, cook, then simmer in a sauce with flour, hot water, beef extract Madeira and mushrooms.
A couple on a departing train share a bold kiss as a crowd lifts the girl to kiss height, the guardsmen help, and the man stretches from the window. The moment ends with the crowd swallowing the couple in a cheer and the girl disappearing.
Soak three salt herrings in water overnight then pick and chop coarse. Boil eight medium potatoes four beets cool and chop separately. Add one stalk celery three apples three onions. Mix with two tablespoons sweet oil salt pepper to taste and half cup cider vinegar. Garnish with hard boiled eggs and celery sprigs.
A child pleads for maternal protection during night terrors. Dark shapes with peaked wings circle thoughts while the mother explains the lamp lights the street and guardian angels suffice. The child wishes God would send the mother to stay and protect. Written by Mary Baldwin in Chap Book.
A child in a first reader asks to be excused from using the words the and and. The quote from Youths Companion shows the humorous moment as the boy tests recognition of common articles and conjunctions.
A dusty dress needs distinct care from mud. Remove wraps and bonnet, shake in the air, brush seams with a stiff brush, cleanse velvet with a velvet brush or flannel, and wipe with a firm linen cloth dampened in alcohol and cold water. Hang in a warm room for several hours to restore appearance.
Two pounds of apples quartered are cooked in a fry pan with one fourth pound of butter. Sugar measuring one half pound is sprinkled over the apples. The pan goes into the oven to roast slowly until tender.
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