Scene from Ben Hur on Jeruselam terrace illustration
The artwork shows Ben Hur with his mother and Tirzah on a palace terrace as Messala returns to Jeruselam. Gratus appears as procurator and is struck by a tile leading to Ben Hur and family’s doom. Ben Hur later serves in the galleys and saves Tribune Arrius during a pirate attack.
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Palace of
Hur
Jerusalem
Ben-Hur
Tirzah
Messala
Rome
G Gratus
Valerius Gratus
Gratus
Arrius
Ben Hur
Rainy Season Reflections From Manila Front
A letter dated June 17 from W. E. Tracy of the 22nd Infantry in Manila describes the rainy season beginning with days of heavy rain. He notes guards getting soaked, guards’ chills, and reduced drill. He discusses potential redeployment, housing in a home battalion, and competition for orderly duty. He mentions locals fighting chickens, gambling, and the supply of guns captured locally.
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George E. Tracy
W. E. Tracy
22Nd Infantry
Manila
China
States
Manila Police Capture Gen Pio Del Pilar
Native police in Manila seized Gen Pio Del Pilar, the next man in line to Aguinaldo. A general and 125 men surrendered yesterday, along with 125 firearms.
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Manila
Pio del Pilar
Aguinaldo
New Discovery for Consumption Stirs Public Interest
Dr King’s New Discovery claims unmatched efficacy for consumption and related illnesses. It is said to rapidly aid coughs colds pneumonia bronchitis and offers relief for asthma croup hay fever and hoarseness. Sold by Burdett Barnard Lucia Hud son Shattuck etc with guarantee or money back. Large bottles 50c and 1.00 Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Burdett & Barnard
E. B. Lucia
Hudson
C. T. Shattuck
Northberg
Jno. C. Friend
Concord
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Scenic New England Lake Regions Draw Visitors
The article extols Northern New England's lake districts for pure air fine scenery and abundant fishing. It notes the Boston & Maine railroad serves Winnipesaukee Sunapee Memphremagog Moosehead Rangeley and other lakes and offers booklets Lake Sunapee Lake Memphremagog and Lakes and Streams via two cent stamps. A pictorial publication New England Lakes is available for six cents.
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New England
Boston & Maine Railroad
Winnipesaukee
Sunapee
Memphrémagog
Moosehead
Rangeley
Lake Sunapee
Lake Memphremagog
General Passenger Department
Boston
New England Lakes
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Notice to wheelmen touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as relief for chafing sunburn insect stings sores and bruises. Advertises for pimples blotches eruptions and piles with endorsements from OC T Shattuck Maynard and others. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Burdett & Barnard
E. B. Lucia
Hudson
Baggage Masters Protest In Boston Convention
Baggage masters in Boston protest unlocked trunks and valises being sent about, objecting to responsibility. They claim it reveals Americans’ ready faith that others are as good and honest as themselves.
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Boston
Transfiguration on the Mountain Luke ix
The article analyzes the Transfiguration narrative in Luke ix 28 36 focusing on Jesus shining glory Moses and Elijah appearing and the Father speaking from the cloud It discusses the fulfillment of earlier sayings the heavenly proof of Christ glory and the meaning for believers to seek Christ alone and await the kingdom.
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Peter
John
James
Matthew
Mark
Duke
Patmos
Moses
Elias
Elijah
Jude
Christ
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Jesus
God
Israel
Belijah
Earth
Heaven
Summer fruit standards for small children and a woven chicken dish
Christine Terhune Herrick advises on summer fruit for children noting apples and ripe fruits as generally safe with caveats for pears and melons. She warns about grape seeds and outlines stewed pear methods and a baked stuffed chicken dish with a parsley garnish for a complete family meal.
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Christine Terhune Herrick
Beef Stew Method From Scraps for Rich Flavor
Pass four pounds of lean beef through a fine meat cutter and place it in a covered vessel with one cup of boiling water one chopped onion and salt and pepper. Stew slowly for three or four hours. Just before serving add butter the size of an egg and add water as needed to prevent burning.
Asparagus Omelet Guide
A recipe for an asparagus omelet with steam asparagus tips mixed into yolks and whites from eggs plus cream. Cook like a plain omelet and serve on hot plates.
Normandy Soup Recipe Steps For Veal Broth
A historical kitchen instruction describes simmering veal with water and onions for three hours, adding bread, puréeing the mixture, then thickening with butter and flour. The dish is finished with salt pepper nutmeg and heated milk and cream before serving.
Mousse of Chicken in Nutmeg Cream
A quarter pound of raw chicken meat is ground with skin removed and mixed with cayenne salt nutmeg and the white of one egg. The pulp is sieved and combined with cream then moulded and coated with hashed peanuts. It is baked in a water bath and served with rich brown parsley sauce.
Creole Orange Custard
Juices from six large oranges are heated with sugar, then off the heat the yolks of six eggs and a pint of boiled milk are stirred in. Rewarm until thickened, then serve in glasses topped with beaten egg whites and sugar.
Delmonico Sauce Recipe Notes
A historical recipe describes frying bacon with onion and carrot, adding flour and rich broth, simmering, skimming, straining, and finishing with lemon juice. It suggests warming cold meat or browning roast beef in butter then pouring over the sauce.
Breakfast Stew Recipe From Leftover Meat
Cut scraps of meat from yesterday into bits and brown in butter then dust with flour. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Stir in three sliced potatoes one onion and one pint of hot water. Stew until vegetables are tender for a simple morning dish.
Milk Noodles Stove Method
Two quarts of fresh milk brought to a boil. stir in a pinch of salt and prepared noodles, boil about two minutes, then serve. For the noodles mix one egg with flour and salt to form a stiff dough roll thin and shred into fine bits.
Potato Dumplings
Take cold boiled potatoes, grate them, season with salt and add flour with an egg as binder. Form a stiff dough, flour hands, mold into balls, boil for three quarters of an hour, and serve with boiling meat if desired.
Chili Sauce Boiled With Onion Tomatoes and Spices
A recipe instructs to boil together for two hours an onion, six tomatoes, minced red pepper, and seasonings including salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir often during cooking.
Sweet Sandwiches From Stale Cakes
Cut stale sponge cakes into slices and layer with a whipped mix of thick cream sugar and strong black coffee. Spread half the slices with the mixture and cover with the rest. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
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Ben-Hur.” Act II
Palace OF Shur
Judah
Philippines
Private Tracy
Experi
MNFG
Main Street
Marlboro, Mass
E. L. Miner
Charles E. Wilson
Sudbury
Mass
Hudson National Bank
Caleb L. Brigham
James F. Bigelow
City Hall
Marlboro
Boston Society of C. E
N. E. W. W. Assn
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
American Press Association
Normandy Soup
Mousse
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